Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, October 8, 1916, Page 17

£, By HENRIETTA M. REES. T THIS TIME OF YEAR, whcn_ many students are entering for the first time upon the study of music, the old question of the choice of a teacher comes to the fore and vexes the mind of the prospective pupil to a areater or less degree, according to his sposition or temperament. He looks through the musical pages .of I'he Bee, especially when there is some large musical issue, and finds the advertisement of not only one but several teachers in whatever par- ticular branch of the art he may de- sire, and they all read so well that he is still undecided as to just which is the one for him, The next step is to go and see them and to find out something of what they and their pupils can do. It is a good scheme to consult sev- eral teachers before making a choice, and to investigate their qualifica- tions carefully. Hear the work of some of their best pupils and find out how long they have studied with their present teacher and how much of their work was done with other “teachers. Hear what the pupils have to say about the teacher’s work. Choose in the end one from among them who appeals to you as thor- oughly prepared, who obtains satis- foctory results, and who will be able to teach you personally the most. There is a great deal in the personality of both the teacher and the pupil Choose a personality that you find in- stinctively attractive, one from whom vou could learn, for whom would not only prepare the desired lesson, but whose sincere approval| you would be most anxious to win. Above all choose one in whom you have absolute confidence that ~he knows whereof he speaks. Do not let the size of his fee interfere too seriously with your judgment, costs money to study music, as well as it does to do anything else. It is 10 your interest to make a good investment, one which is capable of bringing returns. Make your choice of teacher wisel~ and then once it is + made give the teacher enough time and a fair chance to make good. But at least try to cl)u?se a wise teacher. The wise teacher not only knows, but is able to teach those essential | fundamentals of ‘music which it is necessary for every music student to| know. He is able to recognize and gevelop the particular need of each 4 tally and emotionally. He will nfake his lessons instructive and interest- ing from the very first, He will take pains that the student under- stand and conquer every difficulty as it is brought to light. per his musical stadies to the ability and conception of the student. He will be thorough, seeing that no part of the lesson is vague; firm, insisting that the pupil do his share, and pa- tient, making haste slowly. He will demand that the pupil not only un- derstands things, but does them. He will insist that the pupil not only does things, but understands them. He will require that cvery musical term in the lesson be looked up and | remembered. He will show the pupil how to prac- tice intelligently and develop good habits of practice that will stay with him in nllp future study. He will be accurate as to tonality himself and will demand the truth of pitch He will not only about the musical facts, but the mu- sical fancies as well, He will be a stickler for detail. He will choose only the most me- lodious, well-written music, and will draw attention to the fine points in its construction. He will avoid the hackneyed. He will expect the pupil to under- | stand the general scheme of con- b\ struction of each piece studied, He ill lay as much stress, if not more upon training the ear than the voice or fingers, and more upon the mind and soul. He will inspire and en- courage his followers by showing them the constantly multi{rl{ing beau- ties which they meet and lead them onward with his own sincere enthu- siasm to an evergrowing apprecia- tion, —— All this, and more, is not too much to expect from a first class teacher of which kind there are several in cach branch of the art in Omaha and many a pupil %as cause to look with gratitude upon. the work they have done for theni. No matter what your object in stulying imusic, the best teachers are the cheapest ones iv the end. They are like the ex- oress trains which get you where you want to go with fewer steps and less inconvenience and loss cf time then any otie 1If a petson only aspires to ragtime, he wants at lcast ta do it right, to keep the tune and to use the correct notes, and to give the lilting swing to it that will make people want to dance when they hear it. All of this the ragtimers will he able to do much sooner if they will take a course of lessons from a n.f:rst class teacher, studying the mu- sic he gives them withour a murmur, and following out his instructions to the letter, rather than by gcing to a poorer ope. For the gocd teacher v’ not skip ove: mistakes without pointing them out, will not leave many ununderstood points in the les- son serenely out, and will not be care- less about rhythm or time, staying on the key, or the manner of playing or singing. For these are a few of the things you are paying him f for. The music that the ' good teacher picks out will probably be music which will teach the most about music in the shortest amount of time, and after attaining a com- _ parative amount of proficiency un- der his careful eye, and good habits | 4, of working, why ragtime will be easy. Not only that, but the rag- timer may find his interest caught by other kinds of music as well, thus broadening his horizon. If he keeps on he may even become an enthusi- ast for higher types of music. EAs el If one only wants to be able to play or sing for his own amusement, n the home, it is just as necessary to study with a good teacher. With 4 him each succeeding steps success- "fully won brings delight, and each piece of music added to one's reper- re a sense of achievement. One cannot play for his own amusement without playine at least fairly well, or he will not be amused. For the serious student who © == ¢a reallv do something with you | Tt| ndividual student, technically, men-| He will tem-| from dach and every pupil. |1 be particular | | music whether as a teacher, concert singer or successful amateur, the | first class teacher is indispensable, {and is the largest factor in the suc- cess or failure of his most cherished plans. | The many mechanical music de- | vices of the present day, instead of | discourag the desire for personal music study in the home, should be !and usually are, the source of even | greater inspiration, With them one may have the ideal constantly be- | fore him, always beckonjng or urg- |ing him on with its alluring charm of | finished perfection and ease of ac- | complishment. In a home where these are found, the best records of the best music shounld hold a fore- most place. Young children, espe- | cially, and even their elders are more jor less subject to their environment. Unconsciously wany little good or i bad habits of speech, song, phrasing {or manner are picked up from asso- ciation, and by associating with the best in music one’s taste and per- | sonal effort will, be unconsciously ‘lead in the right direction. Fine rec- jords, however, can never take the place of the teacher, for they but give a glimpse at the desired goal, ;'n hile the teacher with care and pa- I tience attempts to lead the student stoward it reonnl direc who left the lant year to devote herself t Al Na: interests, “iromatie Mantesy and Fugue 0% G 8. Buch G flat ma- i opus 51, e . F. Chopin . +......F. Chopin opus 2§, E flat major. v -.+8. Rachmaninow 5, Two DPlerrot ..Cyril Scott . Sapellnikotf .A. Dvorak Balnt Saens .. F. Lisst &4 t Lento opus pleces Dance des it On the Holy Mount. Etude en Forme de Etude D flat iajor. Polonaise No. 2” E major. from | Tho Bysiness Women's club will present Edith L. Wagoner in plano recital with an Informal talk in Idlom in Muslc Tuesday, October 10, at the Young Women's Chris- tian assoclation auditorium. Mrs. Wagoner will play numbers from Rameau, Beetho- ven and Brahms, Divestissements Liapou- now and Sulte bergamasque, Debussy; Fan- tasie and Fugue on the theme “Bach by Liszt and the Chopin Scherno No. 3. This is the opening number of this dspartment and a delightful evening s anticipated. Ad- ralssion s by ticket. Those interested may socure them at the office of the Young Women's Christian assoclation. | During the summer Mr. Kratz published |8 song entitled “Nebraskaland, Nebraska- \lanq," the words by A m Breede, editor | and publisher of the Hasting's Tribune. The |ldea of writing this song was conceived | by Mr. Breede in honor of the semicenten- nlal of the state, which has just been re- This is not the first time Mr. Krats and Mr. Breede have col- laborated upon a song. At one tin Kratz clipped a little poem from Ev | body’'s entitled “‘Moonshine” and wrote the nublishers for permission to set jt to mu- sic. They consented, but suggested he ob- taln the author's consent also in so doing. He was surprised to find that it came from Hastings ., instead of New York. Since then Mr. Kratz has written musical set- tings for several of Mr. Breede's poems. | cently celebrated. An organ recital will be given by D. Ken- neth Widenor, pupll of J. H. Simms, as- sisted by George Compton, tenmor, at the Whaminster Presbyterfan church, Twenty- ninth and Mason streets, on Tuesday eve- ning, October 15, at 8:30 o'clock. There will be no admission fee, and all music lovers are cordially Invited to attend. Mr., Widenor | Wil play a prelude and fugue in E minor by J. 8. Bach, sonata for organ In style of Handel by Wolstenholme, and a group from Mactarlane, J. H. Brew- Guilmant. Mr. Comp- ton will sing “Prayer,” by Hiller, and “Then Shall the Righteous Shine Forth,” by Men- delssohn. One of the most enfoyable musical events of the week was held on Friday last at the stulo of Miss Maude Kendle, 720 Mill street, when the Music Study club held Its first meeting of the year. This club was organ- Ized three years ago for the purpose of fur- ‘hering study along mus I lines by mem- bers of M Kendle's cl only, but It has proved of such unusual eat to students zenerally that it has been enlarged and ex- ended until at the present time It numbors among its members many of the younger nusical set of Council Bluffs. The plans for he coming year, which include a number »f plano recitals, will certainly prove of un- isual interest to all musical students. “The Eye of the Night” Is Feature at Lothrop Wliliam H. Thompson is presented at the Lothrop theater today and Monday in a feature production, “The Eye of the Night” a story of in- tense interest, filled with a number of situations which give Mr. Thomp- son ample opportunity to display his iramatic ability, On’the same pro- zram will be comedy and variety pic- ‘ures, Tuesday the attraction is “The Tarantula,” starring Edith Storey. In this picture the play deals with a man who in his travels be- comes entangled in many complica- ‘ions, but generally manages to ex- tricate himself. However, in “The Tarantula,” he finds an unrelenting foe, which, in the end, in a most treacherous manner, makes the man pay the price. Lillian Walker is seen ‘n “The Ordeals of Elizabeth.” A z00d program is promised for the -est of the week and comedies will be on every bill. “Judith of the Cumberland” Offering Today at Boulevard The presentation today at the Bou- levard stars Helen Holmes in a Mutual masterpicture, entitled “Ju- dith of the Cumberland.” With this is shown a comedy. Monday the fourth episode of “Fantomas” is seen, to- gether with drama and comedy. Tues- day Florence Turner is presented in a_ five-reel drama called “Grim Jus- tice.” Wednesday William Farnum is seen in a dpicmrc of the north woods, entitled “The End of the Trail.” The scenes are all placed in the wilds of Canada. Thursday Char- lie Chlrlin is due to appear in one of his latest, called “One A. M.” A drama will be on the same bill. Fri- day is Metro night with Mabel Tal- iafero in “The Snowbird.” Saturday's program includes a Mutual program and “The Crimson Stain Mystery.” “Where Are My Children?” At Majestic, Coucil Bluffs For four days beginning today the Majestic in Council Bluffs will show Where Are My Children?” This is the original Lois Weber production, with Tyrone Power and Marie Wal- camp in leading roles. It deals with the question of birth control and is a scathing arraignment of those who viciously and premeditatedly slaughter the unborn. This production should not be confused with “Where Are Your Children?” shown in Omaha some weeks ago. Miss Hamilfon W the Orpheum [ ith Grace Dunbar Nile in the | leading role. “A Wayward Conceit” is the title of the skit to be offered by Mr. Clark and Miss Hamilton, Clever dialogue, with pretty songs and clever dances are the chief elements of the act. The performers have established | themselves as favorites in vaudeville, ;"]i"”'cf‘.“s'" the comedy in which | Miss Nile is to appear, is an incident |in the lives of several college girls, It {is said of the odd comedy, “I Wish I | Knew,” which Leah M. Herz is to present, that it is far away from the beaton path of vaudcville sketches. The swimming and dwing act, with six pretty girls known as Water Lilies is said to be a thriller in every sense. Difficult feats in the water are done by these performers with ex- treme ease and deftness. Lew Mad- den, with Miss Gene Ford, is to offer a comedy called “Monday Morning." A musical act is to be contributed by the two Boudini Brothers, masters of the accordion. Spanish peasant | dancers, two men and a girl, make up the Gomez trio. As for the exclusive display of motion pictures to be pro- jected by the Orpheum Travel Weekly, the subjects will be scenes jamong the Eskimos of Siberia and picturesque Caucasia, gt The Boston English Opera com- pany's performance of “Martha” at the Brandeis on Friday and Saturday, with a matinee on Saturday of this week, is a promise of much interest locally. The “Last Rose of Summer” is not only melodious—it is fascinat- ing as sung by Mirth Carmen. The D e — R Some Successful . Singers Pupils of Mr. James Ed- ward Carnal, whose voices ® have been built by him : from the beginning. Mr. Homer Burress, leading tenor with the Manhattan Grand Opera Company, New York. Miss Hazel Silver, s g4 nt the First s Omaha, Neb. Jean Leish z‘an At the Gayely e ?is finally obliged, by the force of cir- | cumstances, to defend with his great- | est force and skill a man on trial for life,. charged with a crime of which the hero believes himself to be legally | guilty, but in which he thinks he was | morally justified. 4 ekl Denman Thompson's “Old Home- | stead,” with its wealth of scenic em- | bellishments and a company of play- lers chosen for the types of character involved, some of whom have been | identified with this play since its | earliest inception, comes to the Boyd .| for six nights, with matinees Sunday, . Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, be- ginning Sunday, October 15, % At the fnp/re:u Play-goers are assured that they have had the opportunity to view no play like “The Other Wife,” which an | admirable company will offer at the Bog'd today, beginning with matinee and continuing for six days and mati- Arrangements have just been com- pleted between the management of the Boyd theater and the New York | offices of Maud Allan’s company, in- rano soloist 3§ jethodist church, Spinning W X Quartet” is gay and full of humor; *Like a Dream Bright and Fair,” that tenor masterpiece, with its pathetic background, is artistically by Joseph F, Also, the “Good Night Quartet,” starting solemnly and holding the au- dience spellbound by its tender senti- ment until the irrepressible Nancy (so_delightfully sung and acted by Elaine De Sellem) breaks the strain by blowing out Plunkett's candle and dashing into the bedroom. To enumerate even half of the beautiful numbers of “Martha” would be impossible in this space, but a re- cital of this favorite comic opera would be incomplete without a men- tion of the great third-act finale, How, as Lionel's trouble unbalances his mind and he denounces “Martha" the entire company, principals. as well as the great 1g chorus, takes up the refrain ably supported by the symphony orchestra carried by the company, and end in a climax which ver dails to receive half a dozen en- ; in fact, encores only stop when are unable to take any more. ' with the original five-star , great chorus and orchestra compan comes (o Brandeis theater next Fri-| day and Saturday, with a matinee Saturday. e The original Billy Watson and his Beef Trust are at the popular Gayety twice daily this week, Besides Wat- son, the cast is one of the strongest ever seen in burlesque, his princlpal assistants being Frank Bambard, Billy)| McGarry and Eleanor Revere, Jean Leighton, Margaret Newell, Jules Jacobs, O. W. Braddock and, many other well known artists, The scen- ery and electrical effects are magnifi- cent, Being a firm believer in “safety first," Manager Johnson has had the stage of the Gayety shoved u[zrlo as Yo securely hnfd the Beef Trust's beauty chorus of Percheron-size girlies. Today's matinee starts at 3 o'clock. Ladies' matinee daily all week, beginning tomorrow. Do/ vaidd At the Empress vaudeville theater the show opening today has enough novelty to please the average vaude- ville lover in Omaha, The Kings of the Xylophene, George and Lilly Gar- den, offer selections ranging from opera to ragtime in a fashion bound to make a lasting impression. The Mimic Four bill themselves as the monagehs of many maneuvers in “The Day After.” Singers and dancers de luxe are Norton and Earle and reports all over the circuit are heralding them as standing high in popularity. The Three Fishers, that standard sensa- tional novelty act, “A Night in Ever- glades,” with its beautiful scenery and stage effects, complete this high-class bill. Orpheumites wlli see another terp- sichorean spectacle week of October 15. Ivan Bankoff and Lola Girlie will return, having associated with them the distinguished solo dancer Miss Madeliene Harrison and a carefully selected corps de ballet. For the same week George McKay and Ottie Ardine are announced in a talking and Borglum Piano School 2661 Douglas Street s e s, Seten Solfege-Schvartz Method, Parie. Harmony—Public Performance. Florence Basler-Palmer VOICE CULTURE Pupll of Freytag-Frey—Beriin Pupils prepared l:.'{hfl and concert STUDIO, 1807 FARNAM ST. Phone Doug. 8634, .them to Omaha at an singing skit called “On Broadway.” Ruth St. Dennis and Ted Shawn have opened their Orpheam circuit tour with their company, which will bring early date, Grant Simpson and Lulu McConnell come to the Orpheum week of Octo- ber 9. They wirl be seen in a one-act comedy entitled “At Home.” Two Famous Stars Are On Bill at the Dundee Today William S, Hart and House Peters are co-stars in a feature production called “Between Men,” at the Dundee theater today. The scenes are laid in | the west and on Wall Street in New | York. “A Desperate Remedy,” is the comedy. Monday, Theda Bara js firo- sented in “The Eternal Sapho.” With this is a Keystone comedy, “Never Again,” with William Collier, Tuesday, Bessie Love is presented in "Slran({;d," a story of a stranded theatrical company of the by-gone days. “A Boy From the Gilded East,” is the comedy. Wednesday, Kitty Gordon is starred, "“The Cruci Test,” The comedy is “Pills of Peril. Thursday, Emily Stevens is featured in “The House of Tears,"®¥n the same bill is “A Terrible Turk.” Friday, Francis X. Bushman is seen in “The Three Scratch Club,” with this is “A Temporary Truce," starring Blanche Sweet.” Snturdli". William S. Hart is presented in “The Captive God.” William Russell in “The Highest Bid” at Diamond William Russell will be featured in a Mutual masterpicture called “The Highest Bid” at the Diamond theater today. The accompanying comedy is called “Jerry and the Blackhanders,” featuring George Ovey. Mondly the program includes “Citizens All,"” an American drama; “Foiled” a Cub comedy, and “Movie Struck.” Tues- day the third episode of “Fantomas” is shown with “Slicking the Slickers" and “Won by a Foul” Wednesday, Alice Brady is presented in a feature entitled “Then I'll. Come Back to You" Comedy and vaudeville will also be shown. Thursday a feature will be presented entitled “Stathmore” together with a Cub comedy called “That Wonderful Wife.” turday the attraction is “The Myma of Riveria” and “Oh, For a Cave Man” = FOUR DAYS Starting Today George & Lilly Garden World's Greatest Xylophenists Three Fishers Novelty Spectacular Sensation Mimic Four Monarchs of Many Maneuvers, in “THE DAY AFTER” Morton & Earle “OMAHA'S FUN CENTER" Dally Mats,, 15-25-500. Even'gn. 15-28-50-The. SECOND EDITION OF LIVE STOCK SHOW Billy Watson’s Trust ghveca, comediennes. hr.:hn-m ;’-l‘-n by the . World's | it beauty "’ult.::(l.lm‘l' . Stage shored up to luml, I':fl-.-r-;?AFITY 'I u.'l‘." lormance Fri Nite, Ladies’ Dime Matinee Every ‘lnlx &w Matinee Daily, 2:18 EVERY NIGHT 8:118 The Best of Vaudeville nees Tuesday and Thursday. Vaughan Glaser, a successful young producer. says that this is the most unusual play that he has ever sent “on the road.” It is a mystery drama, written by Carl Mason, a new nlaywright, who took for the basis of his play the “eternal triangle” theme, but has developed it in a way entirely his own. He has re- molded this old theme in a manner that almost conceals its age and gives his stage a creation that much prized novel appeal that every playwright strives so hard for. To indicate the unusualness of his play, it need only be mentioned that the fiero, who after acquiring fame, honor aud a happy home, has been startled by a fearsome skeleton from his long ago, mistaken days, and has taken desperate action, Story of Fruitless Love On the Hipp Screen Today The Hipp starts this week with “The Chalice of Sorrow” which is on today and Monday. Cleo Madison plays the leading role. The producers claim it to be the best of the Bluebird series. Tuesday and Wednesday the offer- ing is Mary Pickford as “Poor Little Peppina,” a Daniel Frohman produc- tion, written by Kate Jordan. Be- cause much of the action takes place in Sicilly the cast is largely Italian and the effect realistic. Helen Rosson in “The comes to the Hipp on Thursday and is a play in which a Parsee nobleman, Prince Zarak, falls in love with an artist's sweetheart and fascinates her with his subtle powers, Anna Little and Frank Borzage ap- pear Friday and Saturday in the “Land o' Lizards.” There is plenty of action and sufficient suspense before the happy ending. Large Variety in Program Booked for the Hippodrome The week’s program at the Hip- podrome theater offers many inter- esting features and variety pictures. For today the bill includes “The Des- ert Rat” a western drama: “Elivir of Life,” a Joker comedy; “The Battle of Chile Con Carne” and “Liberty,” Monday “The Bond of Blood” is the feature; with this Ham and Bud in “Good Evening, Judge.” Tuesday of- fers “The Better Woman,” a Knick- erbocker production, and a comedy, “A Bear of a Story.” Wednesday “The Grip of Evil” is shown. Thursday Francis X. Bushman is presented in “A Man for a' That” The comedy is “Did He or Did He not?” Sat- urday Bruce McRae and Gerda Holmes come in a World feature called “The Chain Invisible,” Light” | corporated, whereby the great sym- phonic dancer will appear in this city on Thanksgiving day and night. She | will be assisted by the Maud Allan | Symphony orchestra of forty musi- cians, under the direction of Ernest Bloch, the eminent Swiss conductor and the composer of the grand opera “Macbeth,” the production of which was the last musical event at the Opera Comique, Paris, before the out- break of the war. Oscar F. Hodge announces the coming engagement of Neil O'Brien's reat American Minstrels at the randeis theater afternoon and even- ing, Saturday, October 21. In the company are Eddie Ross, 'Lasses White, Steve Wehrer, George Peduz- zi, Earl Holmes, James Barrardi, fI Emil Haberkorn and Major Nowak. ——— One of the two headline acts to be offered this week at the Orpheum will be the English musical comedy stars, Clark & Hamilton. Another will be the one-act comedy, “Petti- & Council Blutf Mrs. George Cowden, soprano solo- ist, Westminater Congregational chireh, Kansas City, Mo. Mr. A. G. Todd, tenor sololst gt the Grant Avenue ‘empie, muiious "uiys o, Miss Helen Smith, meszo oprano, singing with the Ridpath Buresu for Mrs. Horace Cooper, singing at the St Leo church, Denver, Colo, Mr. Edward Rinquist, teacher and director of music at the Twenty-third Avenue Presbyterian church, Denver, Colo. Mrs. G. E. King, teacher and di- rector of music at the University Methodist chureh, Salina, Kans. Emil Myers, dean College of Music, Amarillo, Texas. Mr. Howard Steberg, tenor, Swedish Methodist church, Omaha. Mr. Forrest Dennis, baritone, Dun- dee Presbyterian church, Omaha. Walter Jenkins, baritone, director of music First Congregational church, be found in his 3 McCague Hldg. ind Dodge Sts, Phone Douelng Residence Phone, Harney 6348, Iy # the last five years. contralto, Catholle THEATER Saturday Matinee randeis [Friday, Saturday October 13-14 The comic opera of life and &outh with fa- mous 5-star cast. A scintillating chorus of Beautiful Girls and Stalwart Men THE COMPANY’S OWN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA SEAT SALE OPENS TOMORROW AT 9 A. M. PRICES: 50c, 75¢, $1, $1.50, $2 Saturday Matinee 50c to $1.50 WEEK STARTING SUNDAY, OCT. 8 CLARKE &| | “Petticoats” HAMILTON| | omerross e England’s Musical Comedy Grace Dunbar Nile Stars In a Wayward Conceit. LEW MADDEN & COMPANY In a Comedy Sketch— MONDAY MORNING" LEAH M. HERZ Co “l WISH | KNEW.” By Sada Gowan GOMEZ TRIO BOUDIIS Pngss Spanish Peasant Dancers Masters of the Accordion 6--WATER LILIES--6 Six Well Formed Girls—All Expert Swimmers and Divers. ORPHEUM TRAVEL WEEKLY THE WORLD AT WORK AND PLAY Around the World with the Orpheum Circuit's Motion Picture Photographe: Prices: Matinee, gallery, 10c; best (except Saturday and Sunday), 25c. Nights, 10c, 25¢, 50c and 75c. BOYD THEATER INNING g::?day Mat. 6 Days Popplar Prices MATINEES WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY VAUGHAN GLASER PRESENTS A PLAY WITH A PUNCH, THRILLS, MYSTERY and ROMANCE “The Other Wife” \ BY CARL MASON A Superb Cast, Including FREDERICK LEWIS Formerly In Support of E. H. SOTHERN and JULIA MARLOWE Matinees, Balcony, 10c; Lower Floor, 25c—Nights, 10¢, 28¢, 35¢ and 50c. Next Sunday and Week—"THE OLD HOMESTEAD. .