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New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
By II. f. Krehbiel

At the Metropolitan Opera House
last night three new oneact operas by
Giacomo Puccni received their first
public performance on any stage. They
were al Tabarro," the libretto fash
ioned out of the French "Houppclande"
of Didier Gold, by Giuseppe Adami;
"Suor Angelica" book by Gioachino
Forzano, and "Ganni Schicchi." like
the first a French story rewritten for
operate purposes by Gioachino For
zano. The names of the libretto max
ers do not signify; they have not ap-
pcared in our records heretofore, and
they become all but negligible from the
fact that they are little else than lit
crary refurbishers or revampers. They
have their life for present purposes in
the fact that they made the stalking
horses on which Puccini hung his mu-
sic. With the last of the three operas
the august name of Dante has also
been associated, and. indeed, is mcn-
toned in a spoken tag at the end. But
than supply it with a name and sug
gestion which has not been used, but
abused, by the modern authors. OF
chat something more presently.
Having passed through the ftful
period OF preparatory proclamation
and "world's PREMIERE the operas
may now drop into the perspective
which they must hereafter occupy in
the Metropolitan repertory and either
Justify by success, or condemn by
failure, the action of the management
in thrustng distinction upon them by
lifting their first performance out of
the regular subscription series and
eXacting an advanced price of admis-
sion. Our present purpose is not
prophesy. but to say something about
the works and their representation.
That they were designed by the com
poser to be grouped in performances
as they were in publication is most
likely. They have been described as q
trilogy, but that is a careless use of
words, for neither in matter nor spirit
have they anything in common, except
the musical idiom of the composer.
There was, however, an ingenious pur-
pose in their association, we fancy
since they help each other in effective
ness by virtue of contrast. "Suor An
gelica,' we feel convinced, will never
be able to stand alone, yet by provid-
ing relief from the tragedy which pre-
cedes it, and inviting the boisterous
merriment which comes after, it serves
a purpose like the slow movement be
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

And it is time that opera writers
gave us Whit of purer atmos osphere.
Puccini's melody, which in this opera
is neither distinguished nor fluent not
passionate but only turbulent when the
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

tunitics than they to disclose their
capabilities as character actors. the
quality which this opera and "Glnnni
schicchi" called for in large meas
ure. while "Suor Angelica" did not
demand it at all.
So Miss Gentle distinguished herself
in what may be called the bumboat
woman scene. as did Messrs. Bada and
Didur, though the latter was at his best,
which is something more than merely
excellent. in the farce when he achieved d
the feat Of appearing both comical and
dignifcd at the same time, even IN the
midst of the horseplay which fills so
much of it.
Miss Muzio advanced herself nightly
in the good opinion Of the audience by
singing impassionedly without always
being strenuous. There were some
young and fresh voices, notably those
of Miss Ellis and Miss Arden, in "9uor
Angelica" though dramatically all Of
the characters, with the exception OF
the ttular one, played by Miss Farrar,
and the Princess, played by Miss Perrin,
were cut after the same pattern. Ihe
intensity of the emotional nature OF
the penitent nun, who was called on TO
show fatal botanical knowledge Ike
that of her operate sisters, Selika and
Iakme, might have been displayed IN
something besides strcssful vocal utter
ance, perhaps; but the task is not an
easy one, and Miss Farrar will have
difficulty in hanging the portrait OF
Sister Angelica on the line with some
of her other personations
In "Gianni Schicchi" there was small
opportunity for song, and nearly al
Of it fell 10 Miss Easton and Mr.. Crims
who acquitted themselves we'll. Slgnol
de Luca, in the title part. was excel
lently seconded by Miss Howard and
as has been indicated, by Mr.. Didur
The three operas were we'll mounted
the second presenting particularly
handsome picture. The house was
crowded. al Tabarro" was received
with genuine enthusiasm, and "Giann
Schicchi" with uproairous delight, signs
of appreciation not waiting till the
closing Of the curtain. "Suor Angel
ica" has beautifully effective instru-
mental lntermezzo, which marks nigh
water muscally, and this would have
been applauded had it not occurred al
dramatic moment when it would have
been offensive. Miss Farrar and the
tableau of the miracle having the stage
TO themselves at the end, there was
enough genuine applause to show re-
spect and a lot of manufactured ap-
rroval afterward.
Apropos of the applause bestowed
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

tremely slight The story Of the farce rec
shows how Gianni Schicchi Furnishes the
avarice Of the relatives of Buoso DO
natl, whose death they have been hypo-
critically bewailing till they find that
they are all cut off without penny IN
his will, by personating the dead man
before a notary and forging a Will. In
this document he leaves them each
trihe, but makes himself heir to the
property which each one had coveted
and every one had bribed him to obtain.
When they raise a clamor against him
he threatens them with the law. which
Furnishes forgers with the loss of a
hand and anishment from Florence,
and drives them out of the house. Then
he drops his character. and, speaking a
tag, points to the lovers in the play,
who are to have the stolen goods, and
asks the spectators for verdict OF ac-
qutta from guilt provided Dante's plot
had enabled them to have an enjoyable
time.
This comedy is so uproariously
funny, the music so full of life, hu-
NOR and ingenious devices, though
there is less singing in it than in the
preceding pieces, and even in the en-
semblcs the characters shout, regard
less of intervalic pitch, that Giannl's
acqulttal IS pronounced IN applauSe,
of course. But what about Dante
In the "Inferno' Gianni Schicch is
one of two pale and naked shadows
among the Falsitiers, that, like hungry
swine. run about tearing their fellow
victims with their tusks, and the YER
table Gianni is described as one "who
that he might gain the lady Of the
troop, disguised himself as Buoso
Donati, making a testament and giving
it legal form" Surely there is no
justification here for treating Schic-
chi's crime as vcnial, unless it is found
in an earlier canto, which puts Buoso
himself among the Thieves. The hu-
NOR of the bequest of the "best mule
in Tuscany" to himself is a paraphrase
of clause in the veritable forged will
by which Gianni took possession of a
beautiful mare, called the "donna della
torma," which is tradition and may be
history. but it is not in Dante.
Something, for which little time and
space are left, about the representa-
tion of these operas. Varied In style
and calling for large number of per-
formers. they served admirably to dis
close the versatility of Mr. Gatti :
forces. Signor Montesanto appeared
to much better advantage in al Ia
barro" than hitherto, and the same Is
true of Signor Crimi. All of their
associates, however, had better oppor-
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
Jewish Congress
Will Open To-day
I'm Philadelphia

The American Jewish Congress,
which seeks full rights for Jews in
foreign lands who are subjected to
political disabilities, will begin it's ses-
sions in Philadelphia to-day.
Prominent Jews from all over the
United States will attend the sessions,
which start at 1870 this afternoon in
Spring Garden streets. Nathan Straus
is chairman of the executive commit
tee, Adolph Lewisohn treasurer, and
Leon Sanders vice chairman.
The idea OF the congress, which was
first broached in New York several
years ago, has grown out of the de-
sire on the part of American Jews to
be of service to their brethren still
living under oppression. The congress
plans to appeal to "the conscience of
the world" and to get hearing for
the claims of Jews at the coming peace
conference.
The programme Of the congress is
outlined in tentative call for the
sessions recently issued by the execu-
tive committee. This reads in part:
"The Jews OF America are earnestly
requested to select representatives to
an American Jewish congress, which
shall meet exclusively for the purpose
of definite methods whereby, in CO.
l,
full rights may be secured for the
Jews of all lands and all laws discrimi-
mating against them may be abrogated,
1t being understood that the phrase
full rights is deemed to include:
81. Civil. religious and political
rights, and in addition thereto
'2. Wherever the various peoples of
any land are or may be recognized as
having rights as such, the comforting
upon the Jewish people of the land
affected of like rights, if desired by
them as determined and ascertained
by the congress.
"3. The securing and protection of
Jewish rights in Palestine.
"No resolution shall be introduced
considered or acted upon at the con-
gress which shall in any way purport
or tend to- commit the congress as a
body to the adoption, recog-
milton or Endorsement of any general
theory or philosophy of Jewish life, OF
any theoretical principle of a racial
political, economic or religious charac.
ter, or which shall involve the perpetu
alton of such congress.
"The calling and holding of the con.
gress shall in no manner affect the
autonomy Of any existing American
Jewish organizations, but in so far as
the executive committee selected by
such congress shall take action for the
securing of Jewish rights as defined il
the call for such congress, the activi
ties of such executive committee shall
during the period of its existence, bt
regarded as having precedence owe,
those of any other organizations which
shall participate in such congress.
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

dcnotcment of passion is aimed at, lies
predominantly in the orchestra. Here
the music flows on, generally like a
wild stream, with many lacerating Ell
fects of Instrumentation and harmony,
rausing occasionally as if fer breath
and to 'punctuate with trcmolos or de-
tached chords the dialogue of the peo-
pie of the play. Not much use is made
of the few opportunities for sustained
song. even when the device might be
justified by the dramatic situations,
and the waltz tune of the organ grinder
is on the level of that in "La Fanciulla
del West" But the defamation is mas
terly in this opera, as in it's compan-
ions. There is no reason why it should
not be, since it floats on the instru-
mental tide and only occasionally min
giles with its melodic current.
"Suor Angelica" is over an hour of
almost unrelieved female chatter, fire.
quently dropping into the sing song of
ecclesiastical chant over murmur.
ously placid brook Of instrumental
song, full of lovely Instrumental color,
and breaking ever and anon into plous
canticles. The story is more edifying
and pathetic in the contemplation than
in the dramatic representation. a
girl has endured seven years OF
convent life in atonement for sin. she
learns that her child, concerning
which she has not been permitted to
inquire, is dead, and she brews poi
sonous decoction of herbs and destroys
herself. Realizing, after taking the
draught, that suicide is mortal sin, she
shreks in imploring agony to the Vlr-.
gin Mary, and dying sees vision OF
the Holy Mother directing her child
into her arms. That is all the drama; !;
the rest is idle incident of convent
still-life. When one of Mehul's OPP
eras. in which violas we're substituted
for violins, was pro%l.ed in Paris a
music lover in the audience cried out
"Twenty francs for an + string" Many
in the audience last night after half
an hour of women's voices, must have
felt like Offering bigger sum for one
phla from lusty barytone or bass.
"Suor Angelica" is an inverted jon
gleur dc Notre Dame" with fewer incl
dents and less good music.
An invigorating breeze blew through
the theatre when the curtain rose on
"Gianni Schicchi." Here we had mod
ern effort in the line OF the old Italian
| opera bufd. though in a different musi-
cal speech. The story is most amusing
The derivation from Dante, which the
principal character, stepping out of the
play and addressing the audience, pleads
in extenuation Of his rascality, is ex-
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
RESOLUTIONS ENGROSSED

Roll Of honor and resolutions engrossed Tablets
or painting Dipiomas fled r. +. Douglas 4 Son
81 9th ave. New York
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
AUTOMOBILE SCHOOL
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SCHOOL AGENCIES
PIANOS WANTED

VA IED.-tirand player piano state make con-
ult'oh and price Feldman. Room 1925 la0
Broadway '-0' --'
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
OPERA
First Performance of Three New Operas by Puc-
cini at the Metropolitan

tween a dramatic allegro and Jocose
scherzo or registering finale in sym,
phonv. al Tabarro" might help to MI
an evening with chcery companion
like al Segreto d Susanna for IN,
stance, though we fear its music woula
suffer from the juxtaposit'on' ana
"Giann Schicchi" is as If made to sup
to both "Cavalleria Rustcana' and
"Papliacci." which have long been the
Castor and Pollux of the lyric stage
but which together provide too large
sup Of horrors.
The stories of the operas have been
rehcarsed in detail in this journal and
need not be repeated. Yielding to the
universal nervous disease which has
long afflicted opera makers, Pucclni
has gone to low-ife for the subject OF
"n Tabarro." The title suggests the
, which is relied on for its dramatic
effectiveness. To the shelter of his
cloak which in the days of his domes-
tic happiness had warmed his wife and
child, the master of q barge invites
his unfaithful wife, but when he opens
it to her it is to reveal the corpse of
her lover stcvedore whom he had
strangled to death All that precedes
this denouement is series of pict-
GreS illustrative or the LIE OF the
bargemcn of the Seine-the happy-go-
lucky fidelity of one to his bumboat-
woman of wife, the misery of
drunkard and the licentious profigacy
of third. The characters are ad-
mirably outlined in the play. though
we could find no characteristic de-
lncation in the music, which relies
for lightness and relief from tragic
gloom on external incident. such as
the song of a vender of ballads, the
waltz Of an organ grinder who sets
the barge folk to dancing, and the
(here altogether futile) song of a
couple of lovers sauntering through
the moonlight on the banks of the
river Like "a basso Porto" "Caval
ieria rustcana," "Pigliacci," ~ Gioielli
della Madonna" and other products of
Italian veritsm, the play makes us
wonder when we must continue to eX
plore the slums for operate material.
Gilbert and Sullivan have sung that
"Hearts just as pure and fair
May beat in Belgrave Square
AS in the lowly air
Of Seven Dials"
And it is time that opera writers
gave us a Whit of purer atmosphere.
Puccni's melody, which in this opera
is neither distinguished nor fluent. not
passionate but only turbulent when the
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
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New-York tribune., 1918-12-15
BRooKLYN ADVERTISEMENT

The second reorganization scheme
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

upon the performers significant -.
dent is to be noted. The claoue me. ,ae,-
was unusually numerous and pec,,,;aa,h r,;a,eh
pestiferous, had not hand faraaly for ~
most exquisite bit Of melody and a.. .as
ing of the evening-the mock-seriiaag'
appeal to Gianni made by Miss Esassus Esssus
as Lauretta. But the genuine nors.0 ros.oa
Of the audience appreciated the hO,non .
and the singer, and kept up it's annl..as l.oas
until a repetition of the little ar iauss
grudgingly granted. The signifeassas sas
Of the demonstration was Emphasis
by the fact that the song occurs cusso wtso
Puccini's music, strongly suegest;sna esn
here of lessons learned from "Meistasas
singer" and "Rosenkavalier," is na.
only at its best, but is of remarkabIs bS'
fine quality. '7
New-York tribune., 1918-12-15

REAL ESTATE AT AUCTION
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-09-05
LEA OWSLEY DIES
WITH HEART TROUBLE

Lea Owsley. who established the
Owsley Ferry about fourteen years
ago, and a pioneer in this part of
Idaho. died at his home fifteen miles
northeast OF Bull on the Snake river,
following an attack OF heart trouble.
He was sick but an hour before his
death.
Mr.. Owsley was about 60 years OF
age. and is survived by wife and
ten children, eight boys and two
girls. All of the children live in the
Hagerman valley. except the Oldest
daughter who is married and lives
at Eaglesville. California. and Earl
who resides in Portland.
Mr. Owsley is one of the Oldest
pioneers in this part of Idaho, and
probably is known by more people
than any other man in Idaho.
Details of the funeral and buria
has not been learned. though it is
said that he will be buried in the
Hagerman valley cemetery
Herald
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-09-05

exander. Although the goose was re-
ported as being seen around here for
several years and the seed corn a
little old. all seemed to partake of
the luncheon very freely. After en-
Joying cigars and listening to some
war talks by Mr.. Bennett the guests
departed at late hour wishing Mr..
Bennett the honor of getting the
Kaiser"
Remember Fatty Arbuckle in
Good Night Nurse" Is on tonight
Thursday r.. the Rialto. A comedy
that will afford you thirty minutes OF
solid laughter
Mrs. f. II. Zahn and little son.
Fred Jr.. arrived home last week af-
ter the summer spent visiting -rela-
tives In Illinois. Mrs. Zahn was ac-
companied home by her brother. M.
l.. c. Fehlber. of st. Louis, who will
make an extended visit here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Peters are ca
Joying visit from Mrs. w. s. Gu
Dertson, OF Washington, ID. G. Ms
Culbertson is visiting here durin
the absence of her husband In Fran, O
In connection with the tarin com
mission OF which he is Il member.
Junior Lieutenant Ebert G. Ben
nett accompanied by his wife and
baby arrived in Jerome. last week on
a short furlough. Mr. Bennett left
Tuesday of this week to again report
at Bath, Maine. 1t Is the intention
of Mrs. Bennett to spend the winter
here with her mother. Mrs. Rose
Martin.
Carmen OF the Klondike," which
comes 10 the Rialto Monday and
Tuesday is one of the greatest pro-
auctions ever presented. 1t is said
to be better than THE Spoilers" The
management has no hesitancy in
commenting this picture to the Rial
TO patrons. Also Allied War Review
on same nights. No advance in prices.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-09-05
JEROME HONORS MEN OF
SEPTEMBER 3RD DRAFT

On Monday evening public re-
ception was given in honor OF the
young men who we're called to re-
port at the September 3rd call for
Lincoln county men. The reception
was scheduled to be held at the
Eagles Lodge hall but this was
found to be too small owing to the
large number OF friends and relatives
OF the boys who were present to wish
them God speed. the reception was
held in Amusement hall The music
by the young ladies' mandolin or
chestra was greatly enjoyed. as were
the remarks OF Rev. Fletcher. after
which Mr.. A. b. Barclay presented
each OF the ten boys with remem-
brance from the community. not for
it's intrinsic value. but as a help to
the boys to remember the folks at
home.
A large delegation of our towns
people accompanied the boys to Sho-
shone Tuesday morning where they
were to report to the draft board at
IL O'Clock. The following young
men from Jerome and vicinity were
in this call: Homer Robertson. Ster-
ling Freeman, Clyde Bragg. Leslie
Chandler. Ernest Mcclellan. Guy
Stanton. Albert Winslow, Rowland
DeGraw, Nick Trappen and Glen
Hawley.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-09-05

RED CROSS NOTES

"a - "A "A -- ~ ~ Pa ~
The sock shipment Will be held
until Friday. September 9th. to al
low those who have not been able
to send in their socks to do so. There
is still yarn on hand for both sweat.
ers and socks, and we must all keep
on knitting.
Last week a shipment was made
consisting of 200 surgeons operating
cocts, "A pairs OF pillow cases. 35
conyalesoent robes, and Is tapped
bedshirts. The allotment of 60
sweaters has also been shipped.
An allotment of hospital bags has
been given us, to be finished Sep
TENDER 25th. So it will be necessary
that all the cutters and sewers be o.
hand each day.
A few more old stocking legs are
asked for. to lnish flliing box abou.
ready to send. These are used :,
sun-wipes.
That the millions OF Red Crcss
Red Cross for future knitting, Geo.
&c. Scott acting manager of the
American Red Gross. today issued
the following statement:
When the War Industries Board
some time ago advised the Red Cross
that future production OF knitting
yarns would be greatly reduced VIC
Immediately commenced to purchase
all yarns suitable for our knitting
AS result we have today in stock
or on order 100000 pounds of
1t is hoped that we may obtain some
additional yarn from wool unsuita-
Bile for government uses. The ex-
pected total will. however. be con-
siderably below the ten million
pounds used last year. While the
total OF yarn we can secure is being
determined, we are studying how to
use our supply to produce only gar
ments which are most essential.
When conclusion is reached we will
announce our full program of knit
ting.
I'm addition to this stock of yarn
the Red Cross has ready for distribu-
ton 100000 sweaters, 1000
mufflers, 34S,O0O wristlets, 228. 200
helmets and 1928. 900 pairs of socks,
a total OF 3,674.00O articles We are
hopeful that these and such addi-
tional garments as we shall be able
to make will enable us to meet the
more urgent requirements of our
men during the coming winter. In
this connection 1t will be of interest
to the women who have been knit
ting to know that from September
l. 1917, to June SQ. 1918, the Red
Cross distributed 5srS 900 knitted
garments to the army and navy of
the United States During the same
period $4,000 knitted, articles were
sent to the Red Cross commissioners
in France and Italy for distribution
to soldiers. sailors and civilians.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-09-05

of volunteers from Idaho since April
16. 1917, up to the time of closing
recruiting Offices TO all enl.stments
was 2240. Commencing this week
Idaho will entrain 500 more of its
sons for Camp Lewis where they will
join the National Army. This call
was apportioned among the various
counties some time ago. The latter
calls are taking many of the 1918
class for the number of class one
men in this state is now quite low
and will soon be eliminated altogeth-
er. Redistribution of many of the
men registered is going on through
the action of the district boards
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-09-05
APPEALS FOR MORE NURSES

AS a result of the immediate and
growing needs of the army for train
ed nurses. Miss Jane A. Delano, di-
rector of the department of nursing
for enlistments from this years grad
Mating classes at 5000 nurses train
ing institutions throughout the coun-
try. 1t is expected tina about $4,000
students will be graduated as nurses
between now and October l. and it is
hoped many of these graduates will
be enrolled so they can be assigned
to the nurse corps before that date.
Lincoln County times. (Jerome, Idaho) 1911-1919, 1918-09-05
-h - -
MAY REGISTER 10000

Idaho may register 10000 men or
more under the enlarged registration
law which include men up to 40
wears of age. This is the estimate
Of the adju;ant generals department.
Under the first registratioa-mer II
to 81 years of age-ldaho register
ed over 1900. Under the first reg
istration of tie 1918 class Idaho req
istered approximately $500 men and
Il is estimated the registration OF
Angus "a. or the second for 1918
men. Idaho will register coo more
Idaho now has at least Is. 200 mei
in the service. The total numtel