Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 28, 1903, Page 12

THE OMAHA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, JUNE 28 1903. Last week was notabie for one thing in Omaha theatrical annals. More people were entertained at the Boyd theater during the four nights and two matinces at which “Graustark’ was presented by the Ferris Summer Stock company than were ever inside the building at six per formances before. This s - not only a tribute to the excellence of the play itsel, but to the popularity of Miss Hayward, who made the dramatization of the McCutcheon story and who created the principal role, that of Princess Yetive. Mr. Ferris appeared in his own role of Grenfell Lorry during the first two per- formances, but was then taken sick and | was confined to his bed during the rest of the engagement. Dell Henderson was called on to take the part without prepara- tion other than seeing Mr. Ferris play it, but he made an excellent substitute, and the performances all went well. Mr. Fer- ris and Miss Hayward left for St. Paul on Frioay evening, being booked to play there this week, I Mr. Ferris can possibly do o, He was still a very sick man. at the time of leaving Omaha, but determined to play if he could stand on his feet when he reached St. Paul. Both he and Miss Hayward were greatly pleased by thelr reception here and each had many expres- sions of good will and appreciation for their Omaha friends. personal One of the announcements of the week {s 4f much interest to the people who patronize and enjoy the better class of performance. It fs to the effect that Mr. Charles Frohman has arranged for the Jolut appeararice In a serfes of Shakespear- ean plays of Mr. E. H. Sothern and Miss Julla Marlowe. This Is the most important anhouncement made in several years, for it brings together two of the leading stars of the, American stage In a work for which each {s eminently qualified, and to which each hms singly contributed in a degrec scarcely to be overestimated. Miss Mar- lowe's qualifications as a Shakespearean interpreter have long been established Some weeks ago The Bee called attention to the fact that she has been wasting her talents on unworthy plays, and expressed the hope that her nafhe would be included 1n the list of those who were to return from the tawdry “book play” to the higher and more legitimate plane of artistic endeavor. Miss Marlowe has not been in Omaha for several years, but in times past she has played here in many roles, and is really best remembered for her productions of Bhakespeare's plays. Mr. Sothern has more recently demonstrated his fitness to he lsted among our really great actors, his rise being steady and through gradations marked by hard work. His position is no longer questioned and his ability as an ex ponent of the modern school of acting is | admitted on all sides. For two seasons Mr. Sothern has divided his time between the romantic and the severely classic, his plays “If [ Were King" and “Hamlet” being the best examples of the extremes of the two schools. In such training it would be im- possible that a man of his artistic tempera- ment and studious disposition should not develop into an advanced and successful exponent of the new school, which is really & combination, but not a compromise, be- tween the classic and the romantic. On the occasion of his last visit to Omaha Mr. Bothern discussed with the dramatic editor ot The Bes a plan for a production of “Romeo and Jullet” in which Romeo 1s to be given his true valué as a hero and not be made subordinate to Jullet. It is his idea, as then expressed, that a long line of femi- nine stars have all byt established a tradi- tion to the effect that Juliet is the import- ant character of the play and that for all practical uses and purposes Romeo s merely incidental. Ho contends, and a little study well supports the contention, that Romeo is really the leading character of the play, and that he Is entitled to herolc consideration. Whether he has suc- ceeded In convincing Mr. Frohman of the correctness of his views, Mr. Sothern is to have the opportunity of making of Romeo what he thinks the sclon of the house of Montague should be, while the affairs of | young Miss Capulet will not suffer in a derogatory sense, for they will be en- trusted to Miss Marlowe, who has long held a high position among the Jullets of the Amerlcan stage. It is Mr. Frohman's Intention to ‘makh this the most Important Shakespearean | combination sent out from New York since | the days of ihe Booth-Barrett compuny. The tour, which begins In September, 1904, will extend: to San Francisco, and Include all the principal clties between. After | that, the company will go to London. In addition to the stars the company will con- taln 100 people. The combination will con- tinue for three years, and the plays to be | glven are “Romeo and Juliet,” “As You | Like It," “Merchant of Venice,” “A Win- ter's Tale,” “Much Ado About Nothing," | “The Taming of the Shrew” and “Ham- let.’ This list affords ample scope for the exploitation of the talents and capacity of both stars, and Is certainly the most tempt ing theatrical dish set before the Ameri- can public in many days. ppear NS mujesty bawaru \ i and on night during the week their heater In London was dark, while the en tire company went to Windsor. lere Wil- llams' song about the tribulations ¢ a Jonah man" made as much of a hit as it did in Omaha, or anywhere eise along the line. One of the London wr incident wlly, expresses much disappointment at finding Messrs. Willlams and Walker and their assistants dressed In the finest of tailor-made suits and bedecked with dia- monds and the latest effects in haberdash ety. ‘This unsophisticated Britisher com- plains that the company does not truly represent the American darky; that they should come in the traditional (British tra dition, sumably) plantation costumes, erooning their own sweet melodles and giving accurate presentation of life in the “quarters.” He would have found this very edifying, no doubt, but, If he only were awas of the fact, Willams and Walker are presenting a far more interest- ing phase of the American negro's charac- ter than was ever found on the planta- tior, and that is the evolution of the darky To be sure, it Is an exaggeration, and in some degree a carl ure; but the best caricature Is only a slight distortion of the rénl, and that is the worst that can be sald of the Willlams and Walker presentation. Bert Willlams gives a very true and cor- rect picture of the uncouth and unedu- cated negro, slow of thought and motion, careless and happy, with little or no idea of responsibility, but with a native shrewd- ness that flashes out every now and then like a spark of lightning; patient and en- during much Imposition, not because he does not know that he being imposed upon, but because he Ia at once peace-lov- ing and indolent by nature, and will rather submit to a certain point than resist, for résistance entalls a disturbance of condi- tions and might destroy his comfort ‘When he finally does make up his mind to turn against his persecutors, his resistance I8 something terrible, for it is essentlally fundamental. Note, for example, the depth of scorn, of deflance and derision with which Willlams answers Walker in the re- ception scene In “In Dahomey:" “Y-a-a-s-s, I'se gwine; but, nemmine. I'll return, HOWEVAH." That simple sentence, ut- tered as Willlams utters It, is the whole story of the simple-minded negro's rebel- llon against the slights and affronts put upon him because of his ignorance as to manners and customs. On the other hand, in Walker we have an example of the negro who has taken on the exterior polish of polite soclety, and who, true to his racial Instincts, has gone to the extreme. Walker exaggerates the character, but the student doesn’t have to discount his presentation much to get at the truth. It must not be inferred from this that there are not ladles and gentlemen, both, among the negroes of America, for there are, and in plenty. Negroes have proven that they are capable of recelving and profiting by eaucation, and that they can and do practice among them- selves and others the amenities that sub- sist in the highest of social organization. Yet the evolution s in progress, and the ‘Willlams and Walker performance merely fllustrates its process. Between the fleld hand of Willlams and the howling swell of Walker there is much distance, and many degrees, and these can nearly all be de- tected by an observant person who watches “In Dahomey.” Incidentally, it may be well to note in passing that Bert Willlams is naturally very light in color, while Wal- ker is very dark. On the stage this condl- tion is etactly reversed, Willlams “blacking up” and’ Walker “whitewashing” when they preuare for a performance. The T.on- don critfe is wrong, and if he will study the company and its performance he will #galn much of Insight into the true charac- ter of the American negro, which fs familiar to those who know him' well, and which, while it is probably not so romantic as that sought for by those who view him from afar off and who have cast an artis- tic halo around the “plantation darky” and see him only through fits haze, is much nearer the truth. The American negro is progressive and is perfectly willing to aban- don the tradition of the banjo and the hoe- cake for the realitles of modern life. tore Coming Even The great comedy drama, “Tennessze's Pardner,” will be the attraction at the Boyd for the next three days, opening to- night. The play, which is too well known n this city to need special comment, s one of the prettiest and most enjovable comedy dramas known The play was never ween-in: this city before at popular prices. For the last half of the week, in- cluding the glorious Fourth, an especially appropriate play has been selected, via: “At Valley Forge,” the great play of revo- lutionary times. The scenes of the play are during the time that Washington and his brave men were fighting for their coun try and ours, and many brave deeds were performed by gallant soldiers. All the special scenery needed for the proper pro- duntion of this plece 1s now being painted and we are promised a very elaborate pro- duction of “At Valley Forge." The expectations of the summer resort managers since thelr season opened has It s refreshing In these times to meet with a man whose profession is to enter- tain the public, yet who does not, la to any undue inspiration or other mani festation of genius, merely ascribing his suceess to hard work and plenty of it. Such | & mon 1s Howard Thurston, the " Hero 15 & little story about Mr from the New York Tribune: There are probably few persons in ' the world 8o barren of curiosity and so lacking in ambition thit they do not desire to know how a “magiclan’ performs his mirncles or in their heart of hearts long ta bo able to do the same things. There is a tanta- lzing apphrent easinéss about card manip- ulation; fof instance. which makes one's poor elumsy fingers a reproach and a di s- pair to him whenever he takes up a pack of ‘cards and tries to make them ohey his will. Moward TRurston has an esp clally mystifying way about him when he handles a paek of cards that made his first week a great success. One of his trick# “i8 1o toss a pack of cards, one by one, Into vacant air, where they disappear Then, one by one again, he pulls them down out of (he atmosphere, picks them oft the scenery, extracts thém from his pockots and tho like “Tta simply slalght of han the other day. “The cards are, of course never far away from me all' the while When I show my empty hand the card: are on the back of my hands, and vice versa. For the first five vears of my career as & '‘magiclan’ I practiced five hours a day and even now I practice an hour before o glass every morning, and twenty minutes just before I go on the stage, so magie, Ifke most things. Is really a matter of bard work. In addition. I have to have hands massaged three times a week When I begin the business I got 36 o wesk. Now I get from $350 to $300. That la my reward." Mr. Thurston says, however. that there is such a thing as too much practice. "It doesn’'t interfere with your hands.” he says, “but like love, it's Bad for the hrain Too much practice and cards haunt you day and night. You think cards, you talk cards, you drenm cards. 1 knew a card manipulator who went mnd-because of it, and is in un asylum vet. On the other hand, with a limited degree of practic almost anybody can beeome a tolerable conjurer. A young bank clerk, with .a wife and family who suddenly’ lost his job, came to me and wanted to learn he' ‘business’ He seemed to have no spe- clal aptness, but with patience 1 taught him a trick a day enough to ff' m & vaudeville wt 5 & week. ow s it 600 n year. and puts some of . 80 he tells me, in the bank that discharged him. claim ‘Thursten he said and George Walker have to the uppermost height of bave besn “commanded” to Bert risen Success, et A a4 LA ‘magiclan.” | o been a long ways from being fulfilied. The | disagreeable weather and cold evenings | have interfered greatly with the people get- | ting out. But Omaha's polite resort, Krug | Park, has entertained some fairly large crowds and every afternoon and evening that the weather permits many family and plenics may be seen enjoying the | swings, shady nooks, teeter boards and the | | many other pastimes which Manager Cole | has provided. This pleasant resort is | veritable kaleldoscope of natural surrounc lings and to turn in any direction a beautl- | ful plcture painted in nature's own colors | Breets the observer. The amusement fea- tures have been s0 well chosen and ar- | ranged that all classes may be pleased and ontertained Those who love musiec are | greeted and charmed by Huster's Concert | band with concerts every | evening. An organization tar more | torfous than many eastern resorts boast of und one that most certainly ex- cels any like organization in the west. The | reproduction of Munkacsy's famous paint- ‘lnx! of the Book of Revelations, offered meri- can lights and mechanical appllances, are most extremely interesting and captivates the Biblical student and theological scholar. The artistic manner in which these pictures are presented is, Indeed, very pleasing and Is to be admired. The original “Warwic" Passion Play flims, expressly Imported for Krug Park, are most ready to present, and it is safe to presume that tonight will see the first animated pictures of the original peasants presenting their time-honored re- liglous drama to which they are so devoted. The more lighter forms of amusement come i“l the form of Zig. ‘Hn- L now anghing Mirrors, the Roller Toboggan, very nearly completed, and quite a hundred other things more or less Inviting. The monkeys and other animals a times to be watched and wondered at, with their amusing gyrations. J. Waldorf Hall, the aerlal navigator of promounced su- periority over all local aeronauts and his monstrous airship “Krug Park” will be on hand to provide sensationallem by his in- trepld ascensions and parachute drops. The | tions. My o | Whiteside will this str e/ by ear service has been greatly im- and three-minute service will be on ‘unwm.“ @ breesy sketch by afternoon and | | a popular author, will be produced by the | {upon 8,000 feet of canvas, with scintillating | Tenderfoot” com | church zag alley, the House of | Too Much Trouble, the Cave of the Winds, | foc { again next | and now | be staged he at all | last Omaha Dramatic elub at Thurston Rifles armory, opposite the public library, July & The play is a clever production, typical of frontier experiences, dealing with life in its various forms as influenced by environ- ment; showing the villain without a better side, the noble character beneath a rough coat, the woman of polish and culture, the unrestrained child of nature and the sus- ceptibility of the heart to the Influence of true character beneath an unpolished sur- tace. This Is the first production of the club under new management, and overy ef- fort Is being put forth to make It a genuine success. The cast contains some excellent talent and is especially sulted to the various roles. Miss Emily Cleve, assisted by sev- eral well known musicians, will furnish the music for the evening. Manager Griffiths of Courtland Beach and Lake Manawa will offer this week at Courtland Beach an aerial act that is a novelty In this section—in fact it is a nov- elty In America, as it was but recently im- ported from Europe. It comes direct to him from Hammerstein's roof garden, New York. It is known as the “Five Flying Bouvards.” Five people make up the act and it Is performed on a rigsing twenty- five feet in the alr. From the flying bars and swings and trapezes the five do all manner of impossible-looking . stunts, Double somersaults from bar to bar are nothing. They will doubtless create a sen- sation. Vaughn Leer in his sensational dive from a seventy-five-foot elevation holds over another week. Prof. Sam Murphy will glve his daring balloon ascensions and parachute jump every day. The bathing season has opened at Courtland Beach. Over 300 enjoyed the cooling waters yester- day. The beach has suit accommodations for 1,500. Last week averaged three pleni a day, weather permitting, Today's cars will be run to the beach every five min- utes. All the amusement features enjoyed a large patronage last week, particularly the Ferris wheel and the switchback rafl- way. Prof. Ernest Nordin's orchestra will glve the following program today and to- night: March—"Nlebelungen” .............. Wagner Overture—"Merry Wives of Windso Ballet music “A Pas des Selections from Overture—"Faust'... Serenade for flute and horn Pedersen and 8. Hobile. Waltz—"On the Blue Danube'’ Jeute de ballet, “The King's Masque Bendix 7 A AT : (a) Fantical dance, “The Dervishes:" and “Fatima;" (¢) (b) “Blue Beard" incantation: “Hindoo Priests:" (d) Russlan dances, “The Cossacks.” Selections from “San Toy". Patrol—"The Blue and Gra, Fantasia— Dream Picture “The Forge in_the Forest”.... March—"New England's Finest"... . Overture—'"Mortana” ‘ Wallace Selections from “The Merry War", Strauss Gallop—"In the RIng"................Tarbock At Lake Manawa the Ethel Tucker Dra- matic company was to have opened Monday in “The Pearl of Savoy,” but owing to several of the prominent members of the company having engagements elsewhere and who were called away sooner than ex- pected the engagement was cancelled. In a week or so a comic opera company will open at the theater, to remain the balance of the season. In the meantime the theater will be gotten into shape for the require- ments of the opera company. Despite the loss of the Tucker company this resort does not lack attractions. Besides the customary outdoor amusements there is much to engage one in pleasant pastime. A series of balloon races will be engaged in by Mlle. Broadwick and J. Cummings, superintended by Prof. Sam Murphy. These races are most interesting from the fact of their hazardousness. Bathing at Man- hattan beach is growing in popularity as the weather becomes sultrier. Accommoda- tions for 2,000 bathers may be had at Man- hattan. A Sunday school pienie from either Councll Bluffs or Omaha has marked each day of the past week, while the nightly patronage has been very large. Today the crowd will doubtless be very large If the weather Is fair. The street car schedule will be a car every five minutes. Covalt's popular band will render the following selections this afternoon and evenin, March—Colonel Stuart .............,. Weldon Overture—Hungarian Lustspiel.. Keler Bela Walts--Invitation to the Dance.......Weher Intermezzo Jocoso—Little Trifler.... Barnard Selection—Foxy Quiller 3 DeKoven Idvlle—In_Eeauty's Bower..... Bendix Gavotte—Enticement Hecker Overture—Semiramide ... Rossini Selection—The Strollers .......... Englander Mazurka Russe—La Czarine ......... Ganne Sufta—Peer Gynt ..... Grieg Humoresque—The Strike. S xaa sy Rave Insiss viadabe Daibey Negro Dance—A Southern Jamboree..... EAEe Hes sl Foet Terman March—Revelation .. . Nicolal immade —b—variation. everbeer Leutner .. Tittle Strauss Jones .Dalby . Lumbge Michaells .Clark Band Didn't . Chambers Gossip from Stageland. “The Town Crier” of the Dramatic News knows a good thiag wher he secs it. On Wednesday evening New York will be treated to a novelty, a floating roof gar- den with a vaudeviile attachment being booked to open that night. Daniel V. Arthur and Miss Marie Cahill were married last week in New York and immediately set out for Burope on their wedding trip. Last week ‘“The Storks” girls played #The Tenderfoot” girls a match game of base ball at Chicago and won by the score of 17 to 41 It was for the benefit of the fresh air fund and realized the tidy sum of $641.50. Lilllan Burkhardt, who is playing the Keith circuit at present, has a new sketch for next season, “The Man and the Burg- laress,” in which she has to do a dance. And she says learning to dance is the hardest work she has ever done George Walker took Lawrence D'Orsa breath by writing from London, asking for the name of the D'Orsay tailor. D'Or- say might as well understand that few men understand the art of dressing bet- ter than Walker and that no tailor could ask a better customer. A letter from O. D. Woodward of Wood- ward & Burgess announces that he has purchased the entire production of “Unde Cwo Flags,” and will put it on the road season, with Jane Kennark in the role of Cigarette. It 18 booked for the Boyd on January 4, § and 6. Helen Bertram will leave the cast of “The Prince of Pilsen” on July 4, and_ will spend the rest of the summer on a farm in Vermont. Mr. Savage wiil send her out at the head of 4 new musical comedy com- pany in the fall. Trixle Friganza is to have the part of the widow in “The Prince of “ilsen No one need complain of not being able to see “As You Ldke It next season. Viola Allen and Henr.etta Crosman are (o give great revivais of the sterling classic Grace George has given due notice of her intention to take & fall out of the plece. comes Elizabeth Kennedy with the declared intention of putting it on the roud through the south May De Sousa, the prima donna of * any, now playing in ¢ consented to appear at a benefit, and in addition sell some tickets. £he appeared all right, and also sold 107 tickets out of a total of 119. Miss De Sousa now thoroughly appreciates the fact that she not only furnished her own music, but also her own audience. at M. Wills, who stars next season under the direction of Broadhurst & Cur- rie in a musical farce called “A Son of Rest,” has been elected an honorary mem- ber of St. James lodge No. 1, Ancient Order Sons of Rest, of Fargo, N. D. Mr Wills recelved by mail a gold button of the order bearing its emblem, an arm chair surrounded by the letters, A. O. 8. K. Klaw & Erlanger's production of “Ben Hur,” which proved such an extraordinary success in this city last scason, is one of o booking here for the coming season A return engagement of one week will be played at Boyd's theater, beginning Mon- day evening, Beptember 2. The play will exactly & presentod season, with every il of the production in scepery, costumes cago, recently original | and mechanical effects. 1 |® Since Mr. Walker Whitesfile's success In the dashing comedy role o Prince Victor in the charming play, “HeaM and Sword.’ it has been suggested that b endeavor to resent 4 new comedy ev other year, alternating with Shakespeaffean prod Acting upon this sfiggestion, Mr cason foduce u new b ant Golon Kean o England, ¢ We Are KIpg." The ac- tion of the play takes place Bt the present time in the little kingdom [Bf Kahuburg, situated to the north of @rmany. Mr. Whiteside will a gifel role. MUSIC AND MUSICIANS Here beginneth a “‘Meditation” upon the gentle art of ““Telling it." There is a prayer often prayed which has to do with the appeal for pardon, for sins of omision and commission. Now the sin of commission is bad, but the sin of omission Is often worse. For Instance, A meets B, and discusses C, complaining bitterly about some glaring sin that C has done. B, knowing that this is false, says nothing in defense of C, esteeming it wiser to “keep out of it," and patting himself on the back as a sample of Discretion:Ex- traordinary. Which is worse? A or B? The New Englanders, 1 believe, orlginated the expression “Do Tell.” It is a good bit of advice. When a man has done anything right, it 18 the time to tell: when he has done any- thing wrong, It is also time to tell. Only remember, In the first case tell him about It, and 1n the second case, tell some ex- tenuating clrcumstance. 1t you cannot think of one at the moment, Invent one. Bay that you heard once that he patted a lame dog in the street, or that he fixed a hitching-strap which had been bothering a horse, or something like that. You need not lie about it. Just say "It seems to me 1 heard once,” ete. That will relleve you from all responsibility, if you are sensitive, 1t a man, or woman, has glven you pleasure in a church service, or a coucert, or an entertainment, tell him about It Do not be afraid to speak. It is ap- preciated. Let me tell you of a friend 1 have. Pardon the personality. When 1 was actively engaged in church work, playing the organ as well as conducting the cholr (which hard work a kind Provi- dence has relleved me of), this friend of whom 1 speak found out that it wds hard to get a chance to speak to me at the end of a big service, for two reasons, first that T was playing the postlude for several minutes, and second, that by the time I had finished that the cholr members had divested themselves of thefr cholr robes, and there was something to be done, in the way of planning, and so forth. But, did this discourage my friend? Never. Just as sure as the mall man came, In the after- noon, he bore with him a postal card, on which would be written something like this: “Splendid. Choir sang beautifully, Solo, out of sight. Do some more like it soon." That man belleved in “telling 1t."" When he reads this he will see, perhaps, for the first time, that his little wet of kindness, on a on-cent postal card, was noticed, ap- preclated, and welcomed. Tt actyally be- came a habit for me to watch for the postal, and I always got it! Do Tell* Bleased be the man who “tells it." A postal card, costing only one cent, is a better medium for “telling It" than a thou- sand-dollar tombstone! When you hear a man getting “barbe- cued” by his acquaintances, when people who never met him, who do not know him, are telling, in thelr infinite wisdom, all about his weaknesses, and when they go so far as to state all manner of things falsely, you should remember some of those things that you know are good about him, and “tell 1t." It will silence the opposition quicker than argument Only a week ago a man made some re- marks about a frlend of mine, and elas- ticated the truth very éonsiderably. 1 simply sald, “Come with me, and let us ask him straight about it." Well, brethren, ¥bu should have seen the hack-down, My dear old grandmother taught me that years ago, and it came to me at the right time. She was the same friend who taught me to count twenty before T sald a word when I was inclined to be angry. But 1 never wag good at arithmetic! But that s a digression. It s better to “tell it at the right time than it is to be rich. It is worse to refrafn from ‘“tell- ing 1t when it should be told than it Is to steal a man's automobile. The man who quletly stands by and hears nnother's character assailed unjustly, or hears his reputation being slandered, is just as bad as the man who peeps out of his window and sees burglars working for an entrance to another man's house and gives no alarm, Think this over, and “tell it Teet us ali, no matter what our oceupation may be, immediately accept positions with the Bank of Appreciation, capital limited. Let us be receiving tellers, and paying tellers, Let us tell out everything good that we know about any one, even our snemies, self-constituted. Let us, not clalm ‘“thirty days" or “sixty days” but let us pay out at once. This morning 18 a good time to begin. It will be a happy Bunday for someone clse, as well as for ourselves, if we begin our dutfes as ‘“paylog" tellers, and “tell 1t"—that good word—and “tell 1t," as though we liked to “tell it.” not grudgingly, nor of necessity, for the Lord loveth a cheertul “teller." un- As the last of Sunday was merging into the early part of Monday, there “entered into 1ife," onc of Omaha's best known and best loved singers, Mrs. Allen P. who has been identified with the leading musical affairs in Omaha for some years The loss to the musical world of Omaha Is a great one, but Heaven needs the best chortsters. She has passed her examtnation, she has entered the school where we expect to hear the answer to our Importunate and never. ending “"Why?" When she is asked what she has done for mankind, while in this vale, there wi be a speedy and generous response from the reglstered prayers of thankfulness snd thoughts of gratitude which her singing invoked Mrs. Ely was—no! {s—a constant student Up to the time of her graduation she was always working to bring to light more and more of the mysteries of that great realm “Volce™ At the Tuesday morning musi- cales she was always a most earnest worker, and her singing was an inspiration to younger students and a pleasure to her professional friends. In her church work she has always been a success, and her health had improved so much fn the past year that she had almost accepted a promi- nent position for next season, in addition to her work at the Temple Israel. In the May festival she was one of the most enthusiastic members of the associa- tion, allowing none of her many soctal Autles to interfere with a rehearsal, thereby affording a good example to cther singers and much encouragement to the conductor. As a feature on a program Mrs. Ely's singing was always attractive. She painstaking, careful, artistic, emotional and intellectua!. These qualities combined to make her singing what It was, and almost everyone was satisfied with her—except herself. In all the writer's experience he Bas never met In the muvsical profession with such a case of “divine dissatisfac- tlon.” She was not discouraged, nor did she complain, but her thought was so clea and her standard so high, that she “divine dissatisfaction’” with her o' 2 She was certainly looking bevoly, could see visions that some of us y, no wonder her standard) a ik, he o | local high, and she unsatisfied. In the light of what has just happened, everything is made plain. It is the plan Ehe was being pre- pared. She has left us for a litt) and when we meet her agaln she will be able to teach us things we never under- stood. She has found the lost chord As we think of her now, there comes to us, clearer and more beautifully than ever, that straln of music so sublime, and we hear, as from a far off country, her mes- sage, as we have often heard it here: “Oh, rest In the Lord; walt patiently for him, and He shall give thee thy heart's de- sires.” Or again, “But the v.ord is mindful of His own. He remembers His chil- dren.” Or again, one of the last songs sung by her in public before she went away, “It Is God's own harmony, that wind we hear In the chimney.” But the dearest, sweetest song that she ever sang was the song which she left with us, just a few minutes before she entered the land of nightless sunshine, and eternal song, the worda “‘Don't worry." As we try to take up the burden without her, may it be so that we may sing that song Into the hearts of the fear-haunted, feverish world. he has not ceased her work, ah no! If we thought so, we would never work for the right against the wrong. it would be much easier to acqulesce—she 1s still working for us and with us. Ralph Waldo Trine says In one of his books: “We cannot rationally believe other than that those who have labored in love and with uplifting powers here are still laboring in the same way, and in all probability with more earnest zeal, and with still greater power."’ When we receive another inspiration, a new Impulse upward, a brighter thought, it will not be out of place for us to feel positive that she has had something to do with It. Rest assured she will not forget us. any more than the good university student forgets the plain “folks” on the farm. Of course it Is hard for us as we look through tears toward that bend in the road which she has just passed and realize | that the student is going to fame and hap- | piness and glory, and that we must stay on | the farm and work, but let us remember O lift thine eyes To the blue skles; See how the clouds do borrow, Brightness each one, Stralght from the sun, 80 1s it ever with sorrow. ‘T will come alas! But soon 't will pass— Clouds will be sunshine tomorros O dry those tears, Life is not made for sorrow! And behind the clouds {s the eternal sun- #hine of her memory Mr. Keck's cholr did itself proud on Fri- day night last, when a concert was given at the Kountze Memorlal church. By a singular, and I think I may say, unusual mistake, Mr. Keck's name was omitted in the announcement of this concert In last Sunday's music column of The Bee. The work which attracted the attention of the musiclans was “God, Thou Art Great,” by Spohr, and Mr. Keck gave it a very good reading, the chorus work being steady, well balanced and good. Miss Louise Hoecker (pupil of Mrs. Ralph Henry Day) gave her first plano recltal at | her home last Saturday. The program was an ambitious one and was well given. The Bohemians have been stirring things up musically again, and this time the fea- ture of thelr work s a singer. Mme. Ma- tura, the prima donna soprano of the Na- tlona! Theater of Prague, Bohemia, who is touring this country. She is said to be a wonderfully clever woman. She {8 young, being only 32 years of age, and she is a widow. Her repertoire is extensive, and she will appear in the principal cities of this country, singing in Omaha on July 12. It is a pleasure to once more wish success to the Bohemians, THOMAS J. KELL ECHOES OF THE ANTE ROOM The new organ in Masonlc temple is to be dedicated next Thursday evening at a pub- Me recital which will be held at the temple. The recital will be in charge of Prof. F. H Wright, organist at Trinity cathedral, as- sisted by Mre. Fremont Benjamin, W. R. Wilkins, Walter Pearse, Robert McCormick and the vested choir of the cathedral. All eyes are now turned toward Saratoga, that is, all eyes which have seen the beau- ties of the Mystic Shrine and whose pos- sessors have tasted of the waters of Zem- Zem which flow from the well beside the kaaba, for there will the faithful assemble to greet &e coming of another imperial potentate who shall rule over them for an- other twlve months. Nebraska s interested more than usual in this meeting of the imperial counctl, for the presiding cfficer is a Nebraska man and to him will be awarded ihose honors which always go with a high duty well performed. It 18 seldom that an imperial potentate has been accompanied to the council by ay many potentates of local temples as will be In the caravan of Colonel Akin when he | leaves Omaha Friday evening, and few, 1f any, will carry with him more good wishes than he will take when he lays dowa the insignta of office. The imperial train has already been de- scribed and the order of entertainment was published in this column last week, but the committee met with better success than it hoped for last week and the train will not lack for travelers, the only ques- tion now belng space enough to care for all who apply. It is belleved that all com- ers can be provided for, however, as there are always a few who cannot go, at the last moment, and late comers may be ac- commodated, but there is nothing certain about this. Judge Slabaugh will deliver the address at the Memorial services to be held by Omaha camp, No. 120, at Myrtle hall this evening. Memorial ices will be held this morning at the First Methodist Epis- copal church. Foresters and members of the order will meet at the Continental block &t 10 a. m. sharp to march to the chureh. The Woman's Rellef Corps and Grand Army of the Republic jointly celebrated Flag day on Tuesday evening, June 23, in Myrtle hall. Mr. Elliott presided, assisted by Mrs. Dreisbach, president of the Woman's Rellef Corp: and Mrs. Allce Baughman Schleh was at the plano. Ap- propriate readings were given by Mrs Sayre, Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Wood. J. B Dreisbach gave a short talk on “The Flag in 1%3," and Rev. Mr. Mackintosh sang a number of songs. Mr. Johnson sang ‘Columbia’” and ‘“Red, White and Blue" as solos, the audience joining In the chorus. An Instrumental duet was given by the Misses Dora and Nellle Stevens The “Flag Drill" was an exceedingly fine number of the program. Thirty-two chil. dren, including Miss Josle Jardine as “Goddess of Liberty,” executed some diffi- cult marching in an almost perfect man- ner. The invocation, address of the even- ing and benediction were given by Rev Dr. Schleh. A recitalion was given by lit- tle Lula McGreer. The closing number was the “Star SBpangled Banner, by Miss Elllott while, | To enabdle people to localities without un- ture of time or PACIFIC has put rates and_splendid Missouri River to o Accommodations cars, dining cars, Pho Union Station, Clean, Healthy, I Constitute one of her chief glories, contain fields, forests, and pla are watered by creeks and rivers, and contain villages and farm-houses; they have springs and lakes where hotels and other places of entertainment are found for those seeking health and recreation. UNION 'S PACIFIC drawing-room sleepers, da They ns; they reach these favored necessary expendi- money, the UNION in effect very low train service from Denver. are provided for all classes of passengers on these trains, the equipment including free reclining chair buffet smoking cars, coaches, etc. CITY TICKET OFFIDE, 1324 FARNAM 8T, ne 316, 10th and Marey. AMUSEMENTS, THE IDEAL PLACE TO SPEND THE DAY— OMAHAS POLITE RESORT, Krug Pa nvigorating, Cool. Huster’s Band, The Passien Play, Munkcsay’s Paintings. 1,000 Amusement Features. THE WISE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PICNIG, WED., JULY Ist " 4399 Misses Tucked Waist 12 to 18 years. 4076 Misses Fiva Gored Bkirt, 1210 18 years. A Dainty Summer Gown—Mlisses Tucked Walst 43% and Five-Gored Skirt 4076 —Embroidered musling and batiste are fn the height of style and make exceedingly effeotlve summer gowns for young girls. The very charming one illus- trated is made of white batiste with green dots and is trimmed with Venetian lace. The walst is one of the newest and Is tucked to form a yoke at the front, but allowed to fall free and form soft folds be- low that point. The back 1s tucked for its BOYD’S FERRIS STOCKCO This Afternoon WIFE FOR Wi Opening Tonight Tennessee's Pardner. Mat., any eeat luc; night, 10c, 15¢, 2. TEACHER OF Singing, Tone Production Interpretation Davidge Block, 18th and Farnam HOTELS. Chicago Beach Hotel S1st Blvd. & Lake Shore, Chicago. For a "city trip” or a "'summer outing '~ bas all the advantages of a secluded entire length and is perfectly smooth and the sleeves are tucked to give the lluh-: garian eftect. The skirt is five-gored and | tucked to form & hip yoke and is finished | with a tucked flounce. | The quantity of material required for the | medium sige I8, for waist, 3% yards 21 inches wide, 3 yards 21 inches wide, 2% vards 3 inches wide or 2 yards # inches wide, with i % yard of all-over lace for collar and cufts and 2% yards of insertion to trim as illus- for skir,, ¢ yards 27 inches wide, 6% or 4% yards 44 inches ist pattern 4399 is cut In sizes for girls of 12, 14 and 16 years of age. The skirt pattern 4076 is cut in sizes for girls of 12, 14 and 16 years of age For the accommodanon The Bee readers these patterns, which usually retall at from 25 to 50 cents, will be furnished at & nominal price, 10 cents, which covers all expense. In order to get a pattern enclose 10 cents, glve number and name of pattern wanted and bust measure. HE CONFESSES TO GET EVEN Dinmond Thief Gives the Motive that ted Him Tell His Story. om to CHICAGO, June iT.—John Engvahl, one of the three men under arrest for the $15,000 dlamond robbery in the Hotel Mel rose, Los Angeles, told today why he con- | fessed. Baer, who was ‘arrested yesterday, pawned a diamond sunburst for §1,000, he sald. Of this amount admitted having received £370. ¥ “On the way from New Orleans to St Louis,” he continued, “I was touched for| every cent of the money while I was asleep. | I always thought my companion robb n‘ me. When 1 was arrested and Baer was free, 1 didn't propose to get all the blame after being so shabbily treated.” SIBLEY NOT WORRIED here he IS Pennsylvania Congressman Invites an fom of His OMcial Conduet. Wood Workers Remew Strike. IRONTON, ©O.. June ~The genera! strike of wood workers was renewed here (loday, causing a complete suspension in this section of ths Ohlo vallew. A recogni tion of the union is the principal demand. ad ~The Associated | tollowing dispateh Bibley of Pennsyl NEW YORK, June Press has received the from Representative vania, dated Quebec riving here today from a crulse through | f | 1ightful side trips Into resort,yet the Illinols Central express takes yoy to the heart of the city in 1t minutes. The finest Summer Hotel on the Great Lakes, for families, tran sients and tourists. Stone and pressed brick. 450 outside rooms. Golf, Tennis, Boating, Bathing and Fishing. Send for handsome New Ilustrated Booklet. the St. Lawrence, 1 find published intima tions reflecting upon my officlal conduct as a representative of congress. As in every instance my official actions have reflected my highest conceptions of public duty and 80 far as [ am aware will never cuuse any friend of mine either regret or sorrow, I in vite the fullest Investigation of my official conduct JOBEPII C. BIBLEY The intimations referred to made it ap- pear that Mr. Sibley was largely interested in a manifolding company which furnished supplles to the national government. ha Christian Endeavorers' Hght Special, $15 FOR ROUND TRIP TO DENVER. PUEBLO AND COLORADO SPRINGS The Unfon Pacific has, by of many advantages, been selected as (he clal route the Omaha Christiay deavor delegation to Denver. spectal train will be Jl Endeavorers throughout the A grest the om Doy~ its om En reason run for this dele n and urged to join this train will be held Acqualntance , Soctal on way out de and Lake been made for the mountaln rates to Salt greatly Arrangements have excursion polnts speetal and City rates The special train will leave Omaha Union statlon at 7 a. m., July Sth, and arrive nt Denver same evening. Tickets on sale July 1st to 10th, limited to Angust 3ist Be sure your tickets read via the official route. City ticket office, 1324 Farnam street Phone 316 other at reduced of July Excursions. third for all stations on the Chicago eut Western rallway within miles. Tickets on sale July 3 and 4, \d to return July 6. For further infor- mation apply Western agent, mer, ( Chicago, 111 —_—— Men to Meet st Mincnapelis. CHICAGO, June 27.-The Natloral Grain Dealers assoclation has decided to hold fta annual convention at Minneapolis October 6108 Fourt One fare and & A to any P