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TaÌˆgliche Omaha tribuÌˆne. [volume] (Omaha, Nebr.) 1912-1926, 1915-07-19

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15

lie schools and an Institute Of Music was es-
tablished for the purpose Of training teachers
to carry out the purposes of the Board Of Edu-
cation. Mr.. Isawa, the director of the insti-
tute, recommended that new music be pro-
vided for the schools by careful revision Of
native music, retention of that which seemed
good and the introduction of approved foreign
music. This sweeping reform decided upon,
the japanese government engaged Luther w.
Mason, of Boston, to take charge of instruction
in the institute. Mr.. Mason remained in To-
kio from March, 1880, till the summer of 1882,
got a system of instruction under way and
then resigned, his place being taken by F.
Eckert, a German musician then in the SER
vice of the naval department.
Eckert left the japanese service in 1889.
He arranged the tune of "Kimigayo" for per-
Torrance by military band and his arrange
ment was officially adopted by the govern
mens which accounts for the circumstance
that he is widely credited with being the
author of the music Of the hymn A likeier
story is that the melody was written ~ a
native musician named Hayashi in 1880. But,
as has been intimated, it has an ancient flavor
"HICH d SOiIIPOoci WIN lldu NOilC uIIuCl CIS III
luence of the Occidental regime could otly
have retained by conscious effort.
The reform was extended to military music.
Before me lies a book of patriotic songs en-
titled, The Glory of Japan" which pub
lished in 1896 the inspiring cause being the
war with China. The words of the songs are
by Haruchio Uji Manager of the japanese
War Song Association; the melodies by Flu
ruya, "Frst-Class BandSman," both Of the
War Department. The songs are given in
European notation and the poems in literal
transations into English without attempt at
versifcation the translations being made by j.
Inouye. The publication affords evidence of
the official attitude as well as the official taste
of the Japanese government in respect of
military music at the time. ard this attitude
and taste no doubt, are those still prevalent.
preface by the authors is illuminative:
THE Emperor of Japan and his subjects are
bengnant and brave, and too high-minded to
ill-treat others without cause; but China, by
obstructing the independence of Corea and by
her inSolent conduct toward Japan, has COM
PEELED US unwillingly to raise our armies for
her punishment. That Japan has by her un-
interrupted course of success in every battle,
spread her military fame all over the world
is a Heaven sent proof of the justice of her
cause. 1t is, therefore, with the object of Pro-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
By H. Z. KREHBIEL.

Along with European dress, customs and
,.h;,s japan has adopted the principles of
r,ronean music into its system of education,
..,rch in vulgar or popular practice the an
.;.rt system remains. The bands of the
,.,orese army and navy are modelled on those
- r,rone and the bandmaSters are Cor were
I'll recently German musicians. The in
'.s,,.;on Of the Occidental art has brought
ss.b i a new school of pseudo-Japanese mu-
:. which will be illustrated presently; but
80 stiU PERSISTS in Dai Nippon an ancient
..,;onal HYMN which not only deserves its
iors and honorable history but is worthy of
rrsssryation during an equally long future
= :, NOT recorded who it was that wrote
'..,.r words or melody of "Kimgayo' thar
~ Of course. it originally had none), but
t-.s;+;on credits the words to a collection OF
.,r,s made at the imperial command at the
i.crrjnc Of the tenth century Of the Chris
80 era and speculation has given the tune
=, ace Of about fifty years. Why fifty years
, student Of folk music would be hard put TO
!, 70 explain. for the melody is in all respects
ss tvpical as the poem. 1t has all the char
scterjstics of old japanese music and OF the
older Chinese music, which was It's root. II
Is tvpically square-toed in rhythm and 1--WE
toned (pentatonic) in scale.
Japanese history, whether political, literary
~ musical. is a twilight field into which /
have not the temerity TO enter, unless 1t be IN
The character Of recounter Of fairy tale and
LEGEND. but there seems to be no valid reason
why should not indulge in little speculation
oven Z il prove fantastic, as to the author Of
tbe national hymn of Japan. Tradition, as
have said derives it from collection OF
roems made in the early years of the tenth
certurv-in point of fact, in the reign Of the
Mjkado Daigo Tenno. History, or tradition
counts Sucawara Michezane among the great
81 ones Of Daigos reign-the greatest of his
meets and statesmen. The story of Michezane,
* il has been told in books and represented
m the stage. is a story Of persecution and
that LOYALTY to the head Of the state which
blends the concepts Of patriotism and religion.
Tsfcadio Hearn has retod one Of the legends
concerning the poet, who is revered as the
god Of caligraphy and the origin Of the poem
which makes reference to the subject of the
legend was discussed by Miss Natalie Curtis
II an article on the classic dance of Japan
published in the last number for July) Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
WARNING NATIONS

claiming to the world Japan's just cause and
the loyalty and valor Of her army and navy
that this booklet is published, which contains
songs in their praise set to suitable music"
One of the songs is printed on this page
and discussion Of it is unnecessary. The
character Of the music is amply explained by
the above remarks on the reform introduced in
the system of musical education adopted in
1871 The words of the song are given in
translation as follows:
THE MOONLIGHT ENCAMPMENT.
Words by Vii Music by Furuya
The braUe men think nought Of their hard
ships ,chen they must sleep night after nisf~
on mountain and plain Nth the grass for
their pillows. How unparalleled is their valorl
Lying do,On in their uniforms and doing
with their rifles for pillo,cs, they dream Of
battles.
As they sleep on the grass for their beds
with their earnest pure hearts, the moon lou
ingly sheds her clear light as she passes them
on the plain!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15

music. How the two girls who gave special
dances ever succeeded as we'll as they did was
a mystery. The piano accompanist in the
grove behind must have played in the dark!
The gay scene changes to a quarrel over the
beautiful Indian princess. She is rescued from
too affectionate soldier by Ramon again. who,
you must not forget, has left a lady love be-
hind in Mexico. He is arrested by the Gov
ernor, Pedro FACES, who is also attracted to
Zuella. Father Sierra enters and roundly de-
nounces the Governor and his soldiers for their
treatment of the Indians, Zuea in particular
After a wordy battle between FACES and
Sierra, the latter succeeds in cowing the Gov
ernor, who retires with his mounted suite slow
ly across the stage The Governor was later
deprived of his post at the request of Sierra.
saw in the programme that this quarrel is his
torc.
The Last Episode deals almost entirely with
the jealous Old priest and his last days at
Carmel. eleven years later, in August 1884
Feeble and at the point of death, he comes
slowly on the stage supported by his faithful
priests He has long been expecting permits
sion from the Mexican Vceroy as we'll as
funds. which will enable him to complete his
chain of missions. He calls his Indian con-
verts around him. The Princess Zuella twice
rescued by Ramon) is in love with him, and
pleads with him to flee with her and join her
people. He wavers (she is very appealing, as
we'll as beautifully, but he refuses and is faith
full to the sweetheart he left behind in the
First Episode. He is rewarded, for she soon
rushes on to the stage and into his arms.
She is brought by the long-looked-for messen~
ger from the Viceroy, who, for lack Of funds
denies Sierra further aid for his beloved mis-
sons His heart breaks with disappointment
and he is led dying from the stage. Shortly
after his body is borne to its last resting place
in the Carmel Mission, with a large attendance
of Indians, converts, priests soldiers and
women. The same hummng acoytes whose
red caps and gowns made brilliant spots
against the dark green filed slowly across the
front of the stage That again they did not
know the words of their chant and almost
broke down was the only fault in this mag
nifcent scene.
As the audience rose to leave red lights were
burned. showing the actors of the procession
in black silhouette against the blacker pines.
Huge bontreS were set apIaZe down Jhe main
street to light US home.
Take it as a whole, the pageant was a great
achievement, a huge success. Scenicaly it
could not be improved upon, unless the stage
could have been larger. The mounted soldiers
and cavaliers and the different professions had
too little space in which to be effective. The
costuming was historically correct and very
striking.
The pageant was of peculiar interest to Ger
MEL as it dealt with its early history. The ex-
position, unfortunately, has had few pageants,
but the success and merit of the drama of
Junipero Sierra decided the officials to per
nit its production on the Court of the Universe
July 80 and 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
National Hymn of Japan.
IT'S PAGEANT DIR ANA

The next day | visited the mission, half
mile from the town. On reaching the edge Of
the forest | saw it below, standing alone in the
valley of Carmel. 1t faces east, to the waves
Of misty purple mountains; the blue ocean
lies behind. 1t is very picturesque old struct-
ure, with its moss covered dome.
In front are the ruins of the adobe walls Of
the buildings connected with the mission. It Is
the Mecca of the tourist and the subject for
every artist who comes to Carmel. 1t was built
by the Indians under the direction of Sierra and
his associates. Large blocks of chalk rock,
found in the vicinity, were used for its con-
structon. | was shown later the cash in the
hillside where it was quarried Four years
were required to build it. A rectangular stock
ade of heavy posts was built around the
church and its accompanying buildings, to pro-
tect the mission from hostile Indians but moth
ing of this remains. The roof having fallen
in, it was replaced blythe present one Of shin
gle there not being sufficient funds to build
one Of tileS-mores the pity!
Originally large red tiles covered the floor
These were destroyed by long exposure to the
elements, and the floor was left mostly of bare
earth Only one wall (the northern) is in its
original state, the others having required a
coat of plaster to preserve them. This is Of
rich cream color, enlivened by patches of bright
green moss. The front entrance is large and
beautifully carved and above it is a star
shaped window, showing evidence Of being
made with rude implements. Set in the facade
just above the window, is a small marble slab
reading: Founded l77O-Restored 1884"
The original bells, which hung in the differ
ent towers, were found to be so badly cracked
that they were melted and recast into rev ones,
which now hang in the tower of the Monterey
church. Some Of the old woodwork hewn from
the cypress trees inside the church, may be
seen on the floor. The relic vandal has not
only mu,lated but has also stolen, many parts
Of this valuable structure. Reverence for the
few historic antiquities we possess is utterly
lacking in many Of our people. Why is this so?
On July 3, 1882, Serra's tomb and those Of
the other padres were formally located with
great ceremony They were found in the ex-
act place given in the old records "In the
sanctuary, on the Gospel side, fronting the
altar Of Our Lady of Seven Dolors." The
tomb containing the coffin is of stone and eight
feet deep. The slabs were removed. the cover
Of each coffin found to be made of unplaned
redwood and in a good state of preservation.
The remains were viewed by the hundreds Il
people assembled.
On the left hand wall in the sanctuary is a
marble slab. | read these words in Latin:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15

in the hanging gardens Of Spain, never have l
heard such songbirds. bird-lover equally
impressed after long study discovered one
hundred and five varieties. In the trees close
to the Pine Inn they were singing as fear
lesslv as if in the depths of the forest. AL
though July is late for wild flowers, yet the
slopes facing the ocean south of Carmel were
2 feast of color to the eye The utramarlne
of the ocean rivals that of the Mediterranean
the sand dunes, motif for every student are OF
a cleaning white, seldom to be round.
Carmel derives its name from Mt. Carmel
in the HOLY Land. The hills and plain of the
Bav of Acre on the coast Of the Mediterranean,
the hills of Galilee and Mt. Carmel in the
Holv Land have been duplicated here, but on
a smaller scale. Because of this resemblance
the three Carmelte frars who accompanied
Sebastian Viscano, the Spanish navigator,
when he first discovered this coast in 1902, pre-
vailed upon him to call the river crossing the
nlain south of the forest Carmelo River and
the mountain in the background Mount Car
mel.
Another remarkable fact is that the cypress
trees which grow on the point forming the
northern boundary of Carmel Bay, within sight
If orr Mount Carmel are of the same species
as the cedars of Lebanon, which grow no.
whore except near Biblical Mount Carmel. 1t
Is not remarkable that all this wisdom savors
of q quidebook for I've just copied it from
one.
soon found nv way down to the beach.
What ioy to fling ones self down fiat or
IFS pure whiteness and give up to the warmth
of the sun. to the boom of the surf; the cries
If children padding in the water came family
70 NV ears; the odor of the pines was waited
from the forest. ! did all this forgetting time
and place. | rested my brain, crammed to
the full with many attractions of the eXposl-
ton. Being city person, and thoughtlesS al
that 7 had not provided myself with sulta-
hle hat But | cared nothing for freckles or
fan I Law there gazing lazily at the waves
boon, in and roll up on the beach, and forgot
the horrible war and all personal anXetleS.
that night was to be given the first per
Torrance of the pageant-drama of the padres
"Iunipero Serra," by the Forest Theatre Com
pany.
Toward sunset left my siesta on the beach
and sought tea room recommended for its
dainty suppers But the word 'tearoom' did
not anneal to me. for the breezes of the ocean
and of the fragrant pines had given me
"fa;n Dc loup." was destined to have not only
delicious and substantial meal, but an eX-
hibjtion by two of the Indian maiden perform
ers They came in 10 show their beaded and
fringed leather costumes and the eagle quilts
adjoining their heads. And here, let me say,
not only do the townSpeople take great interest
in the play but many take part in 1t, as the
Number. the druggist the doctor, the post
mistress. ETC. The boy who logged my suit
case up to my room saw later with bent head
and folded hands, devoutly following the body
Of Father Sierra 10 his grave. And could this
cue of the plumbers be more opportune-
Thank heaven, he has GOMEZ"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15

The theatre is ten minutes walk back Of the
town, in the depths of the forest. Six years
ago a clearing was made in this magnificent
grove of pines, and on a hill which sloped
gradually to it rustic benches to seat twelve
hundred people were built on the slope, taking
the place of the manzanita and the laurel. En-
tirely surrounded by tall pines, the acoustics
are perfect; the stage proper measures sew
enty feet in length and forty in depth. and was
increased for the performances to give 250-
foot frontage for the accommodation of the
four hundred or more actors the fifty horses,
the villages with their tepees and other elabo-
rate settings.
At the appointed time joined the line of
heavily coated people who carrying rugs and
extra wraps, wound through the forest to the
theatre. Their lanterns and electric pocket
lamps CLEANED fitfully like frefies
| found my seat, wrapped my ulster closer
around me and made myself comfortable for
the evening. The stage was in darkness the
silhouette of tall black pines pierced the sky
all around US. By the light of one of the
powerful electric lamps | glanced over the
story of the forthcoming performance. | find
that this is the most ambitious of the six pag-
eants given by the Forest Theatre Company,
and is the work of Perry Newberry Mary Aus
tin, Grace MacGowan Cooke and Herbert
Heron who have also written plays expressly
for production in this theatre.
"Junipero Sierra" is the drama Of the pic.
neer Franciscan friar who, weak in body but
strong in soul, after six weeks voyage from
San Diego was the first to place the cross of
Christ in the heart Of CALIFORNIA; wilderness.
1t is Carmels own story, for here was his
home his death bed and his sepuchre In many
cases Serras exact words and those of other
principals in the drama have been taken from
the chronicles of their contemporaries. The
drama was made an exact historic picture of
the times in California between the years of
1869 and 1884. The Indians, the mariners. the
Mexican soldiers of those early days have been
faithfully copied
The story is in four acts or episodes con-
nected by the romance of Sergeant Ramon
Ortiz. Mexican soldier, and his undyng af
lection for his sweetheart, Ynez Peralta. The
programme says that the First Episode-but
here my light was switched on to the stage
and the semi-circle of tall trees in front of me
and the play began.
From the left. down the hill through the
trees, appeared pack mules and carriers laden
with provisions and heavy bundles. They
crossed the stage, disappeared at the back, re-
turned, to appear with second load of sup
plies. This was the embarking of Don Gaspar
de Portola, first Governor of California. The
San Carlos was being equipped for her maiden
voyage into the unknown regions Of Califor-
a chain of missions on the coast. A procession
of soldiers, real soldiers from the Preside at
Monterey Troop H, 1st Cavalry, U. S. A;
singing, or rather humming acolytes (for they
did not know the Words; of priests, filed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
CARMEL BY THE SEA AND ITS

across the stage and disappeared in the deep
shadows of the trees.
Here herald on a prancing horse announced
the Viceroy of Mexico. With a cavalcade OF
gentlemen and ladies of the court, some being
superb horsewomen all richly CARRIED in stage
dress. assembled on the waters edge (Which
the audience knew, of course, was at the back
of the stage behind the trees) to wish Gods
speed to the adventures. Friar Sierra, tall
and gaunt (Mr. Bechdolt certainly looked the
part) staked across the stage, but was stopped
bv damsel in black (called "penitent"o on
his way to the ship. He blessed and babe her
farewell. Then followed fearful scene be-
tween a soldier and his sweetheart, obscured
by her large hat and feather, and the curtain
came down Tor would have, had there been
one) on the cheers and the waving of hand
kerchiefs and scarves as the boat left the har-
Dor.
When the lights were returned to US | saw
the seats were well filled and | proceeded to
scan the Second Episode to the music Of
local band from Monterey.
The scene of this Second Episode was placed
at Carmel in 1870, and showed an Indian VII
lage. with wigwams, women grinding corn,
etc. An exciting war dance takes place, for
some reason. captured Indian princess IS
brought in, who in naughty imperlous tones
refuses to marry the Indian warrior selected
for her After thrilling scene she is con-
demned to be burned at the stake. AS fagots
are being piled around her Portoas trumpet
is heard: the Indians, who have never seen
ing Zuella to her fate Then struggles IN the
discouraged hungry band Of explorers, drag
ging their sick on litters. The Indian prln-
cess is discovered and released-ot course oy
Ramon-Portola calls council as to whetner
the expedition be abandoned or not. A quarrel
takes place. and after wrangllng for ana
against. il is decided to turn back to San Diego
Here one sees at the right band OF small
Indians armed with bows and arrows stealth
iv creeping through the trees. With wild yeIls
they tear across the front Of the scene Inese
were the small boys of the Columbia Club from
San Francisco. who were encamped near by
How they did yell, and how they must have
enioved PLAYING wild Indian They were so
realistic in appearance, as well as IN their yellS'
that the audience burst into laughter.
Portola hastily orders large cross TO be
erected. a message is placed beside IT, direct
ing any rescuing ship to follow down the coast
the dsheartened explorers hurrledly retreat
followed by the prowllng savsges
The Third Episode is the most brilliant and
interesting of the four. The scene is LAID sew
eral years later in the Preside at Monterey
Sierra in the mean time, having founded there
the San Carlos Mission. Later 1t was trans
ferred to Carmel. five miles away. A hesta Is
taking place. Many gay cavaliers and their
ladies dance, parade and flrt before U.s. Inc
dark background of tall trees made Spleno'd
setting for their brilliant costumes Inc span
ish dances. in groups or singly, were splendid,
~ executed, the only lack being good spirited