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gEaAi xousrnxQ, DECEMBER 4, 1904. THE SALT TiATTW TBIBTTNE. PAGE fifteen JKi of the chief musical events of the in will bo the concert fit the Suit Theater tomorrow evening by the 3 phony orchestra. For It has jlooked forward to with unusual st by the patrons and others who Jnxlotis that It shall be a financial I ess, and who have all alonfr been fed that It would be an artistic ess. A very splendid programme Keen arranged by Mr.

Shepherd, treat Is promised lovers of good lc. Mr. Goddard and Mr. Flash-fkre to be the soloists, the former Salt Lake's favorite singers, the ia flute soloist who has won for Self the highest praise from musi-Sand music critics- In addition ielng a musical event of great irtance, the concert promises to be resting from the social Ptandpctnt. ety is expected to turn out in force, 1 the audien.ee will probably bo one i rroPt fashionable of the early ter.

In Eastern cities the appear-J jTof a svmphony orchestra is always cial as "well as a musical event, and Eastern custom will be followed Several of the boxes have been pn, and the sale of seats, which be-Frlday morning, Insures a big I Be. pthur Shepherd lo conductor of the I jiphony, and the musicians compos- itfare 'first ViollR-Skolton. Youngdale, Ped- iiri? Schottlor, Chrlstensen. cpnd Violin Midglcy. Mcholl, Mullcr, tenson olns Nettlcton.

Hordamo. Faunlnp. lib Olscn, Carrlngton, Schcltlor, Jur- 5 ton. f'saes Reese. Bcesley.

Bcnnct. Flnshman, Bcndixen. frlncts Sims, Sims. ilfoes Smith. Haucrbach.

Jissoons Evans, Ford. fjrns Jaapersen, Greene, Chrlstensen, fnctt. rumpots SharpGlu. lip'mboncs Daniels. Mercer, Slngrcy.

jruras Carlson ffiKEahler's Symphony No. 4. Kc Smith, in the New York livening Ms of recent date, reviews the pre-itlon of Gustav Mahler's Sym-Ky. No. under the direction of ter Damrosch, heard for the first fclln New York city.

Mr. Smith first Wics Mr. Damrosch for the enterprise played In presenting the symphony, if Cnen disposes of the composition from the standpoint of Its musical value. He says: All honor to Walter Damrosch for the musical entcrpriso he displayed In producing yesterday for the first time In New York Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 4.

Such opportunities of hearing music of the most modern composers, of kcoplng In touch with what Is being dono In the musical world, are Just what is needed In this city. The musician, as well us tho. amateur, should have the chenco to acquaint himself with those compositions which havo aroused dl8CU3-slon abroad and have assumed Importance, instead of boins confined to 11s-tnlnc to thoso works which this or that "star" conductor has put on his programme in ordor that he may set off I1I3 talents as a director to good advantage. Only In this way is It possible to form an estimato of the status of musical art and cot a fair view or present day conditions. Of course.

If this plan of keeping up to date Is followed out diligently, many a work, no doubt, of no great intrinsic merit and doomed to a brief, If brilliant, oxlstenee, will come, to a hearing. "But It should be the privilege of tho musical public to hear for Itself and Judge the comparative value of musical compositions. Tho conccrt-gocr should not bo forced to depend on tho tastes of a few men who docldo what is sultablo for performance. As new books are acquired for a library, so should new compositions be offered for hcarinc not without discrimination, but certainly more bountifully than heretofore; olse how can the amateur, who Is the musician's best friend, attain any deface of Independence of taste and Music Is written to be heard by the multitudes, not to be seen and commented upon by a fow experts. From the above viewpoint, then, performance of a Mahler Symphony was an Incident of great Importance, for the music of the great Viennese conductor is known by few In America.

From a purely musical point of view, however, this occasion, It must bo said, was of little signiJlcancc. For In this work Mahler has created nothing that will live, nothing that will carry a message to humanity. A monstrous piece of "Kapellmeister" music Is this symphony, this tone-poem an astonishingly clever and refined concoction of an unusually brilliant mind. So subtly has the composer contrived his effects, so successfully hidden the barrenness of his ideas within a veil of purely cerebral Inventions, that many a profound thinker will be cheated Into believing the result a work of genius. Avoiding all strikingly sensational effects, Mahler has crealed the Impression of reserve and depth.

Clothing nis thoughts with the most delicate and quiet orchestral tints, he has succeeded In making his admirers believe this Is poetry of In tangible beauty. In reality the composer has almost nothing of value to say. His themes have no real distinction, nnd absolutely no originality. Not a quiver of Inspiration can be discovered in his treatment of them nothing but. long drawn out wastes of monotonous musical calculations.

A woof of wondrous artistry this, flawless in workmanship, impressive, too, as a mere accomplishment, but of no real value. Of what use Is art If It carry no message to our emotions? Mr. Mahler's symphony carries no message. It is a work that may be admired by the trained musician, but not loved even by him. It contains not a drop of blood;" can arouse no throb of feeling.

Fur greater the simple German folksong, which ho robs of all vitality In transcribing It for his own ends, shrouding It in modern mar.es of orchestral treatment. Infinitely greater the real Beethoven than Mahler's Impudent use of the master. Entertainment by Children. "A Night in Fairyland" Is the name of a little play to be presented at the Grand theater one week from next Friday night by the children's choir of St. Mary's cathedral.

For several years past the children of tho cathedral have given flic annual entertainment, which has been one of the real treats of the season to tho big audiences attending. There are seventy-five of the little ones, ranging in age from 3 to 12 years, and in addition to the pleasure which the programme affords, the antics of some of the children are well worth the price of admission. All of the boxes have already been taken by prominent society people among the members of the Catholic church, one of whom recently remarked that these entertainments by the children gave her more real pleasure than any traveling company seen during the entire year. Calvo Pleases Germans. Emma Calve has met with great sac-cess as Carmen in tho cities of Germany, where she is now being heard.

Dr. Leopold Schmidt says in the Tage-blatt: "Tho volco of Calve Is a mellow, beautiful mezzo-soprano, well trained and of an eminently characteristic tlmbro in the lower tones, therefore as If mado to order for that part of "Carmen." Her singing makes a thoroughly musical Impression, even though Mine. Calvo uses great freedom in tho treatment of rhythms. For a conductor like Dr Muck It Is easy to follow her." Of all tho "Carmen" types hers seems psychologically tho most correct. It Is impossible to escape tho fascination of this inspired artist." A Compliment Indeed.

"That young man plays better than can or ever will," Is a remark made by Prof. Charles Galloway, the official organist of the World's fair, after the first recital given by John J. McClellan of this city at Festival hall. The remark was overheard by a friend of Mr. McClellan's, who happened to be on Ine stage at the time, and who learned later that the speaker was Mr.

Galloway. No wonder Utah people itc proud of their gifted young organist. "Parsifal" in English. In the Musician for December, Henry Saville gives his impressions of "Parsifal" as presented by the Savage English Grand Opera company, closing the article with these paragraphs: "Of the singers who have taken part In tho English 'Parsifal' performances good things can bo said in almost evory case. Francis Maclonnan sang admirably as the 'blameless fool, and his acting was without tho remotest approach to foolishness.

Indeed, In tho last act he quite did away with the usual 'Parsifal' swagger. Ills last word3 In the temptation scone wero uttered with masterly lmpresslvcness. Further than that, Is young and ablo to maintain tho appearance of youth on the stage. Alois Pcnnarinl, In the same part, acted well and song with imaglna lion. Ho abused his brilliantly colored voice, however, and became horse almost Invariably before tho second act was finished.

This is to bo pitied, because hla talents are undoubtedly preat. Christian do Voss. who occasionally sang used a small volco with discretion. On tho stag6 his native presence reminded onu too distinctly of andreas Dlppel. "Klrby Lunn's voice was a brilliant weapon In the second act.

and her call to Parsifal from behind tho bush, at the climax of tho flower-maiden's importunities, a marvel of "linked sweetness, long drawn out." No lopft remarkable was tho chaste languor of her tnlo of the mother and tho child. Gurnemanz had admirable Interpreters. The work of tho company In general and of the chorus In particular deserved high praise. Mr, Savage, is to bo admired for his boldness In bringing out a great opera In the vernacular and to be thanked for tho musical boon he has given the country. Ills material reward, we aro glad to hear.

Is growing apace, and It Is rumored that he will produce other Wagnerian works next season." Enjoyed Goddard. A ight royal welcome was that which Heber S. Goddard received at the hands of his old friends last Monday evening at the Tabernacle, when he was heard for the first time In concert in this city after a three years' residence in Europe. Much had been written and said of th2 progress that Mr. Goddard has made, but ho came up to the expectatlpns of his audience, and more, and they insisted on hearing him again and again.

Mr. Goddard Is to be the soloist at the Salt Lake Theater tomorrow night, when the Symphony orchestra gives It3 initial concert of the season. Banjo Treat Promised. The following attractive programme has been arranged for the banjo recital by Alfred A. Farland at the Congregational church on Tuesday evening, December Sonata for piano and banjo, Op.

20 No. 3 (original for piano and violin) a. "Allegro Assal;" b. "Modernto:" o. "Allegro Vivace" Beethoven Variations, Old Kentucky Home" Fostcr-Farland Second Hungarian Liczt-Farland "Faust Fantasia" Gounod-Farland "Cavatlna" "La Campancia" Paganini-Farland Mr.

Farland. (a) "Waltz Fantasle' Slegcl (b) "Alice, Where Art Thou?" Archer Mls3 Margery Mulvey. "Ernanl Involannl" Vordi Miss Corinne Harris; Mrs. Margaret Robertson Kerr, accompanist. "Sea Fairies" Preston Juvenile Mandolin club.

"Sorcnata" Moszkowskl "Minuot" Padorcwskl Andantino from the "Second Concerto" DeBerlot I "Tripping Through tho Meadow" Farland "Choral Nocturne" Chopin "Allegro Molto Vivace" from "Concerto Op, C-1" Mendelssohn Mr. Farland. ilusic Notes. Programmo of Hold's Mllltray band for December 4, Jpai: March, "Beau. Ideal" "Echoes from the Metropolitan Opera-house" Tobanl "Narcissus" Novln "La Rose de Rciter Xylophonu solo, "Palmetto" Mueller Mr.

A. Becsley. Soprano solo, "A May Miss B. Etclka Masters. Selection, "Amorita" Czibulka Characteristic dance, i Arranged by Sousa.

Overture, "Morning, Noon and Night" I Suppo The Musician for November announces that PadcrewskI will begin his coming concert tour at San Francisco on December 17. and asks, "Will his hypnotic power over the gentler sex be as great as over?" 1 Mr Lemare will return to England In January and the free organ recitals at Pittsburg will be discontinued at that, time. His successor has not yet been named. Miss Corinne Harris will sing tho "Avo Maria" by Salnt-Sacns this morning at St. Mary's cathedral.

on. Miss Rose Kcath, pupil of Mrs O. Carlson, will sing at the First M. E. church this morning and evening.

WorK of Women's Clubs. Ladies' literary. Educational topics entirely will be discussed at the regular meeting of the Ludles' Literary club next Friday afternoon, the programme to be In charge of the home and education section. Short addresses on educational themes be mado by Fisher S. Harrl3 and Superintendent Chrlstensen of the pub-Iio schools.

Miss Elizabeth M. QuaU trough of the Oqulrrh school will give a talk on "Ethics In Homo and School," and this Is to be followed by a debate: "If only one can have a college education, which should it be, the boy or the girl 7" by Mrs. White aiul Mrs. Hutchinson. The afternoon promises to be a most Interesting one, and the clubhouse will doubtless be crowded.

Members of the1 home and education section will hold their regular meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the clubhouse. Mrs. John Reed added much to the pleasure of the regular meeting of the current events and current literature section Friday afternoon by giving several readings In the inimitable way which long ago made her one of Salt Lake's most popular readers. Mrs. Reed is now a resident of Denver, a member of the great Woman's club of that city, and has been enjoying a "Isit wllh'Salt Lake friends for the past ten days.

Club Notes. A well attended meeting of the Daughters of the Confederacy was held on Thursday afternoon at the Kenyon, when arrangements for Cross day, to be observed on December 28, were discussed. It is likely that tho local branch of the Daughters will Invite a prominent speaker from the East or South to be present on that day and make an uddress. Miss Emellne Wells will read a taper on "Chivalry," and Benjamin R. Howell, of the University will discuss the "Arthurian Legends" at the regular meeting of the Clcofan, to be held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs.

"vVejls The meeting will be called to order at 2 o'clock. The postponed meeting of the Unity club will be held tomorrow evening at Unity hall. a "Comparative Education" Is the subject of a paper to be read on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Allen T. Sanford at the regular meeting of the Woman's club.

The meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Sanford. The history section meets Thursday morning at 10 o'clock at the clubhouse. Mrs. Jones will review the life of Solomon.

Subject of the one-minute talks: "What Was the Influence of Solomon's Reign on Subsequent Jewish History?" The regular meeting of the tourist section will be held Tuesday, December at 10 a. m. Miss McPherson will give a paper on "The Rlllgions of Japan." Five-minute talk on Verbeck. Cures flrip Now that the season for Colds, Coughs and Neuralgic Pains Is with us, the jH careful man is on tho lookout for such preventive measures as will 'guard IH against, the "eager and nipping air" that may prepare the way for a winter's lH sickness. jH It is not necessary to look far for a preventive and cure; at the nearest drug store you will find Dr.

Humph-reys "Seventy-seven." Those who habitually carry and take "77" at tho first sneeze or shiver rarely have a IH serious Cold or Illness. At Druggists. 25 cents, or mailed. Humphreys' Medicine Cor. William and John Streets, New York.

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1 GIFT TFNlTJtif I SS 0f the speciaI preparations we have ever made for holiday selling, no previous efforts can 'l iJjMm bcgin to comPare with what we have in store for you right now. When you come in and see fe-wScj I. vyt this spIendid showing you'll be quite as enthusiastic as we are. Space permits of our llWj ljl 1 PlrWx picturing and pricing but a very few of the good and suitable gift articles you will find here, but flWrX IWW 1 llPlilPi i llllP you can get an idea. Any articles will be held fsr Christmas.

Delivery is guaranteed as prom- i 11 This net IlttleFoot Stool In 1 fl i. any color or design that you wish. It Is 8 Inches in height and II inches in diameter, and has brass legs. We have 300 of 1 pmHf I i I yryA I A them whenever yo" want. For Monday only the stool will sell at the above price.

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