Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1912-03-10

49, telephone messages have been
received and some notes. From a very
close personal friend Of his in Omaha l
find that Mr. Hubbard receives mod
crate pension from the Pennsylvania
Railroad company and that in addition
a definite purse Is made up here every
month and sent to him. ] believe Chi
cago friends also have part In this.
The whole sum is sufficient to cover
ordinary every day living demands,
Inasmuch as people have shown SO
much interest and a desire to give, |
Am going 10 take the responsibility OF
receiving checks. and handing over what
comes 20 Mr.. Z. j. Mcvann to supplement
tue regular SUN, ! know from expert
erice that when one u III. there are very
many. things one may have for greater
comfort; a little extra money never
comes in amlss. Our affection for Mr.
Hubbard and his singing Is very
genuine. For so many years he was q
familiar figure. His voice appealed TO al
kinds OF people-those who knew ABOUT
music and thOse who didn't. He had a
great big generous heart and most
wonderfully beautiful voice; his good VIII
shone through his songs. j think ave
told the story OF the kitten before; now
JuIes I,rlmbard discovered 1t on top OF
a TELEGRAPH pole on Farnam street, too
terrified 10 come down. He never rested
tin he got out the fire department There
was n most picturesque and dramatic
rescue party. The little tale indicates
his Dispositions man who Is good 70 .
kitten. isn't likely to fail IN the DIG
kindnesses OF life.
Ana SO / say, that for one am glad
to visibly show my gratitude LOT many
pleasant memories. Nf the friends VINO
have already spoken to me VIII kindy
mail me their checks at 1o6 Park avenue
/ win see that they safely reach their
destination.
Mr.. Kelly made q great success with
his lecture on Monday afternoon at MIS-
JosIyns before the Tuesday Mornins
Musical club. He began the story OF
''The Nibelungen Ring" Introducing ano
explaining the character. and playing
bits OF the music. We wish that he hao
PLAYED a great deal more, but there was
much 10 tell to make sure founaation
for the next three operas. The Kheih-
gold" is the key to all which follows
Many of the characters which figure IN
tn, later action are introduced. AS ye'
No human interest comes In. We are busy
with gods. giants. dwazfs and mikes
Mr.. Kelly is inclined 10 take rather q
humorous view Of the situation at times
II is more restfui than the fate anu COON
idea. borne down upon until Il y hateiui'
/, must be the difference between Inc
Ir,sh and tho German viewpoint and tenn
nerarent. The Irish nature sees the
novers and fun along the way. Nonetne-
less. however. does II see the Tragedy
when Il finally arrives. Have you read
.'Riders to the ssa?')
Mr. KeIiys manner Of presentation was
interesting, as well as the substance oil
his lecture. His playing Of the organ u
always a delight May he play great
deal more next Monday. The Joslyr
house L such a sympathetic, satisfying
nlaee 10 listen. and the organ Is, OF
course. a marvel. We missed Mrs. Jos
lyn's hospitable greeting and her pres
enee. II was Disappointing not to have
Mr.. Jozlyn wander in along toward tbs
end. as he generally does when his wife
has something in the afternoon They
were most generous 10 open their house
! by proxy and We all appreciate IL
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The program which Charles W. Clarke
has sent Mss Sorenson is OF wonderful
! and varied interest. So many new songs
Singers. feel sure, win revsl in II. Ar
Clarke is q past master as an interpreter
Some people have an idea that Il wa,
I Charles W. Clarke who sang here. al tn,
2 time Of the exposition That was Franz
King Clarke. a very clever fnan. whs
nsa-rizd Miss Oakley OF Lincoln, and Ia.
a hugely successful studio In Berlin
lChsrlss W. Clarke is. the greater artist
Both Of these men were originally from