The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, May 17, 1929, Page 9

> ¢ FRIDAY, MAY 17,1929” FAMOUS OPERA STAR OF YESTERDAY DEAD Lilli Lehmann, 81, Who Last Ap- peared in America in 1899, Dies in Germany Berlin, May 17.—@—Lilli Leh- mann, famous opera singer, died to- day at the age of 81. During the last quarter of the nineteenth century Lilli Lehmann was one of the most powerful op- eratic magnets of two continents. She was an outstanding star in years when the musical dram: Mes boasted of such great artists as Lil- lian Nordica, Minnie Hauk, Marcella Sembrich, Emma Eames and Emma Juch among prima donnas, and Al- bert Niemann, Max Alvary, Jean and Edouard De Reszke, Paul Plan- con and Victor Maurel among the male singers, Frau Lehmann truly was the ar- tist who loved hee art. She con- tinued her active association with it while her physical and vocal power endured, which was until after she became an actogenarian, All But Forgotten Tt was on her 80th birthday anni- versary that world attention was again directed to the great career of this former queen of the opera i She had disappeared from the public eye since she responded to her last curtain call more than 25 years be- fore and, with new heroes and new heroines to claim the plaudits of a new opera public, the great Leh- mann was all but forgotten. Her arrival at the four-score year oa of life not only recalled Frau ehmann’s American and European triumphs of by-gone years, but dis- closed that she was continuing her musical career. It never had been interrupted. When she had made her last public appearance she turned from the stage to the studio and there, just as conscientiously as she had devoted herself te her num- erous roles, she sought to train young singers to maintain the high standard-of opera she knew. Frau Lehmann was born at Wurz- burg, Germany, November 24, 1848, Her mother was Marie Lehmann, a harpist of note and a prima donna who was the original heroine of some the operas of the famous composer Spohr. Lilli was taught singing and music by her mother and made her debut at Prague when she was 20 years old. She after- wards appeared at Danzig and 1 . Her first appearance at e was in August, 1870, as Vielka in Meyerbeer’s “Feldlager in Schlesien,” singing with such. suc- cess that she was engaged there as a . light soprano, remaining until 1885. Sang Wagnerian Opera Meanwhile, Mme. Lehmann aided in the inauguration of the great musical festivals at Beyreuth spon- sored by Richard Wagner. She was the last survivor of the group o! operatic stars who sang the “Nibe- lungen Ring” in 1875, with the fam- ous composer conducting. In time she devel as one of the out~ standing singers of heroine roles of Wagnerian opera. Mme. Lehmann made her debut with the Metropolitan Opera Com- pany in New York, November 25, BISMARCK MUSIC LOVERS TAKE “THE DESERT SONG’ TO HEART By J. G. MacGREGOR Heidelberg — Vienna—and now Morocco, Bismarck playgoers at the audi- torium last night were enthralled in & romance-laden operetta, “The Des- ert Song,” which had for its locale the embattled sands and oases of Morocco. In not too distant years, Bismarck lovers of lilting, marching lyrics and never-to-be-forgotten love songs had been tra to martial Heidel- berg by “The Sudent Prince” and to gay Vienna by “Blossom Time.” New York first acclaimed Lillian Albertson’s oriental luction. Bis- marck cut a few didoes itself last Hat Kipling is still right—“the Colonel’s lady and Judy O’Grady are sisters under the skin.” Perhaps Bismarck should doff its hat to Sigmund Romberg, for singu- larly he wrote the score for the three operettas. Judging the best of the trinity would be futile. Suffice it to say their appeal is lasting, compli- mentary to the extreme when we strive to card the threads of mem- ory for musical comedies we revere. Of course the music is the thing in “The Desert Song.” But aside from its charm there is an intrigu- ing plot woven around a mysterious Red Shadow who would be a Robin Hood. The leader of a desperate band of Riff warriors, the tale of his rivalry for the hand of a beauti- ful French girl with the captain of the French foreign legion, her kid- naping, and finally her complete surrender to the tender ruffian sus- tain the balance and provide the vehicle for Romberg’s melodies, | at fi haa a highlight of the haunting refrains? Perhaps “Ho!”, marching song of the Riffs, stirred men. Or “One Alone” had dainty handkerchiefs crumpling in nervous fingers, It is certain that “The Desert Song” itself poured into the musical consciousness of its listen- ers. Then there were another half score of songs that vied in popu- larity. Bismarck became acquainted with Perry Askam for the first time last night. A baritone with a modulated voice in a robust body, he looked, acted and sang the romantic char- acter he portrayed. At no time did he permit his abilities to overshadow the fine work of his colleagues. He was a capable Red Shadow. His vocal foil, Elvira Tanzi, Italian prima donna, was delightful. Possessing a mellow soprano, she cast a spel, not to be loosed during the course of the production, by her beautiful interpretation of “Ro- mance.” With delicacy and dash she limned Margot. David Reese as Sid El Kar had a full, well-rounded tenor that shared with Askam and Tanzi. To Charles Boyle and Myrtis Crinley fell the comedy roles. Young, vibrant, possessed of more than native abilities to act, they maintained a steady flow of dialogue and song and acrobatics that did not have a weak moment. Boyle scored heavily in “It” and “One Good Man Gone Wrong.” Sharing honors with the principals were Gary C. Breckner as Captain Paul Fontaine, Charles Villar as Ali Ben Ali, and John Wagner as Hassi. Nennette Vallon’s dancing was good but her salient work was as Azuri, fiery daughter of the de: She was ably set off by Violette De: beck, as Clementina, whose appear- ance was all too short. A good operetta is not good with- out a good chorus. The 30 male voices that pealed out their thunder over the footlights last night were exceptional. It ranked with the stu- dent chorus in “The Student Prince.” Thirty dancing girls cavorted their graces to make up for their lack of equality, vocally. Luxurious settings and a sym- phony orchestra directed by Cecil Stewart provided harmony to the production, J. A, CROOK, TROTTER FARMER, DIES HERE Former Resident of Foreston, Minn., Will Be Taken Back There for Interment John A. Crook, 70, of Trotter, N. D., died here this morning after an ill- ness of several weeks. He was treated at Beach hospital, then sent here for further treatment. Arrangements sending the body back to his old home in Foreston, Minn., for interment be- Crook. Crook, a farmer, had been a resident of North Dakota since 1910, | EE oF it f | when he came to the state from For- . a are Mrs. H. L. Bemis, Oak Park, Minn.; and Mrs. O. D. McCullom, Red 1885, singing the title role in “Car- | Lodge. men.” She concluded her engage- ment when German opera was dis- continued in 1889, but returned as member of the company for the sea- sons of 1891 and 1892, singing roles in languages other than Germat For four seasons thereafter she co fined her engagements to Europea: musical centers, but returned to the United States for concert work in 1897 and later again joined the Met- ropolitan. She made her last ap- pearance in opera in New York in “Tannhauser” in March, 1899. A concert tour during the season of 1901-02 marked the final singing engagements of Mme. Lehmann. in the United States. She did not visit this country after that, but for sev- eral years continued her ope! vork in Europe. Obelisks from Egypt Find Way to Memphis Memphis, Tenn. —(#)— Two ob- elisks, which in 600 B, C. formed a doorway for the King Amasis, twenty-sixth dynasty, at old Mem- phis on the Nile, now rest in the zoological grounds of Memphis on the Mississippi. The stones, with their mysteri- ous hieroglyphics, attractiveness and tremendous weight were taken from the remains of old Memphis, a city which was destroyed by the waters of the Nile hundreds of years ago. Memphis on the Mississippi, form- erly known by the military name of Fort Pickering, was named by Gen. James Winchester, who was one of the co-proprietors with Gen. An- drew Jackson and Judge John Over- ton of the soil on which eMemphis now stands, The name of the Tennessee city was suggested to General Winches- ter by the resemblance of Memphis, Egypt, at the head of the Nile, Memphis, Tenn., at the head of the alluvial basin of the wean. The word Memphis means, “Good le. The obelisks were brought to Memphis about 15 years ago by the late Col. Robert Galloway, who was on a world tour. The stones were purel from a museum at Cairo, Sgypt, with a fund subscribed by lemphis citizens. Ancient Cathedral Is In Danger of Tumble Glendive, Montana, railroad man; Comfort, of Park Rapids, Minn.; Ar- thur, of Foley, Minn.; Caleb, supposed to be in Washington state; and Chat, believed at present in Florida. His sole sister, Hulda Crook, lives at Two Harbors, Minn. YOUR | (©0728 by NBA Servicetna Isn't it quite possible that we over- do the “order” idea sometimes? In our anxiety to keep our houses tidy, we preach this doctrine to the children, “There's a place for every- CHILDREN | covers are expensively decorated with animals and figures from nursery rhymes. It is a beautiful and inter- esting room. But the little boy who lives there knows first and foremost. that there’s a place for everything and everything has to be in its place. He takes out a toy or two at a time, plays with them mildly and puts them back as soon as he is through with them. The Surface Appearance The whole house is lovely. Strangers go into it and have raptures. It is @ monument to the refinement and Good taste of its mistress. But the members of the family are 80 obsessed by order and that stupid doctrine of place, that they don't even scratch the surface of life. If they do they do it outside the house. No friendly litter of magazines, pa- Pers, books, ashes or stools kicked about. When that little boy gets out of the nursery he won't be im- Proving his condition. Just more order. more inhibitions about touch- ing things. They must be kept in Place, I don’t like a littered messy house goodness no! But I like a house that’s lived in and I like to sce chil- dren enjoying their home and their Possessions. It isn't human nature not to break up a toy or two now and then to see what it’s made of. The story of the talent and the napkin can be applicd to homes. We can wrap things up in the napkin of order so effectually that we might as well not have them at all. It's the same with clothes. If a child is dressed too well to enjoy himself, or if his possessions are Just possessions, things to be kept 8 good as new, and everlastingly “in Place,” they might just as well, or better, have been left in the store where they come from. SEARS ROEBUCK 10 CONSIDER CAR SALES Chicago, May 17.—()\—Sears, Roe- CORN SHOW BOARD WAITS ON ELECTION Date and Place of Fall Event to Be Decided After Memo- rial Building Vote The directors of the annual corn show here held a meeting, Thursday afternoon, and took initiatory action toward arranging plans for the show of next fall. Decision as to the date and place was withheld until the result of the coming memorial building bond ref- erendum election is learned. Ad- journment was taken to June 10, when these decisions will be made. If there is a memorial building in ex- istence next fall, it will be used to house the show. A proposal to district the state for show purposes was left to George Will, president of the show, who will take up the matter with the Agricul- tural college authorities and with their cooperation reach a decision. The board voted to invite the boys forage clubs of the state to join with the- corn show with exhibits. There is a considerable number of these clubs in North Dakota and their Participation would add an interest- ing feature to it and expand its scope. B. C. Crimmins, of Hazelton, was an out-of-town director who attended | the meeting. SHIELDS ATTEMPTS TO CONTROL SCHOOL Buffalo, N. Y., May 17.—(?)—As- sured by Iowa executives that full Protection of the law would be grant- ed trustees of Des Moines university in operating the school. Dr. Thomas T. Shields, chairman of the board, to- day launched a fight to regain the rains there. 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