Oakland Tribune from Oakland, California • Page 38

STTsDAY MOHXIXG DaHmS Crtfcnn? 1" t.f SI t-k By ROY HARRISON DANFORTH r- r--p the Kawanis Club. Business Men's Club are all organizations striving either fur the commercial or the cooperative Interest of the community. Why can the city cf Oakland 4 jstep into the limelicht of the world by organizing a club similar to the i commercial club, which ha.U have las its taam endeavor the artistic de-! velopment of this community and ex 190 December 1910 ploitation of art and music and all activities like the giving of the "Mes-Mah," which btspeaks culture? As you casually Xhink over the list of the cities In the United States you cannot think of one city that specializes in art and affairs artistic. If you consider the commercial interests, almost every city In the Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Our Great Annual Event! 5 Days of the Timed States has its commercial as RICH AND LEE-A-VER 1212 Washington Street OAKLAND Most Remarkable Offerings This City Has Ever Seen Final Mark-Downs of Our Entire Stock- A Climax to Our Greatest Year of Underselling Every Garment in Our Store Included in the Drastic Reductions! I hfire yet to encounter any who attended the recent Messiah." given tinder Paul Steindorff'a direction at the Oakland Auditorium, but had a good word to eay for the production. Nor have I met one who was there -but expressed Impatience with the paucity of the audience.

True It wai larger than It was a year ago, but at that It was much, much too small te meet the deserts of the participants. Next year, In all likelihood, the Oratorio will be Hung again in the Mini place. It would seem as if its J.vertlBement should be undertaken a once and undertaken by the community as a whole. Precisely this idea is well expressed In a letter I have from Glenn Woods, supervisor of iiiumo in tha Oakland schools, Uecaute it expresses the situation so well I am taking the liberty of quoting frtmi it hero at some length! I began to wonder what wes the matter with the city of Oakland. Why do Its citizens not take a keener Interest In things article? is Christmas, anyway 7 The story of bant a Clans la well enough for children (and perish the thought that the legend should pan in oblivion for both old and young) but is Christmas only an event for the giving of presents jo friends and relatives and family? Is It only an event In which the merchants can transfer large quantities of merchnndiae to their customers? What dees Christmas commemorate, anyway? One almost believes that the American public has frogottnn the main event.

If a prize fight had been scheduled for the Auditorium arena, it is very probable that the capacity ef that big hall would have been tested if not trained. When will the city of Oakland awaken to Its possibilities as a city of artistic ldettla? Every city tn the world has the opportunity to develop Its artistic us well as Its commercial Ideals, ChrlHtmas comes. but enoa a year, nd this event commemorates "the eomlng of the Messiah," It matters Hot what creed you bellave, or to what denomination you betong, or whether you attend ehurch at all, Christ came as a Savior of all. One of the greatest masturpieces Of musical composition that the world has ever known la the wonderful oratorio, the "Messiah," Many persons do not enjoy oratorio because It presents a sacred historical plot lnsteaO of a problem play that Is made up of the misfortunes of 'questionable characters, It needs no cenery, no costuming-, but leaves the mind free to enjoy the beautiful mu-io and the wonderful text of the life of the "Messiah." The entire bay district was recently aroused over the exposure of the conduct of thugs; the subsequent murder of three police officers which terminated in the lynching of three culprits. Immediately after, the community decided that prize fighting was one of tho "kultures" of crime.

Thugs, crimes and prize fights will probably always exist. It seems strange then that the large percentage of sans people who inhabit every community composed of educated, dignified and refined people, permit a great occasion like Christmas und the giving of the Messiah to pass by when Uiey mlwht forcibly express their approval, not only by their endorsement but by their presence. If as many of the fine citizens of Oakland would take an Interest In and encourage the artistic life in the city ofJOakland, it would not be long until they would by their very force of co-operation In these great events eliminate the predomination of prize fighting and "other Ills to which the community Is heir." Oakland has a Chamber of Commerce that Is developing the business interests of tho city, and the recent report shows that they not only are doing their work effectively but have really outdone themselves in the efficiency of their achievements. The Rotary Club, the Uons' Club, DRESSES CO A TS UI TS An exceptional assortment of Reich Lievre Suits! clubs. hy can't Oakland take the lead in encouraging the appreciation of and participation In "things that are artistic" and bespeak as much for "culture" as has been spoken for Paul fteindorff Is one of the leaders who has stood forth and produced fine performances of masterpieces of miiBlcal composition.

Christmas comes but once a year and at that time the "Messiah" should be one main even to commemorate Ihe "coming of Christ." If all of the fine clubs that exist In the city of Oakland, and all the fine men and women who represent the cultured people, would stand forth boldly and show by their presence that they believe In (ld thoroughly endorse) things artistic, the day would not be far hence when the Auditorium arena would be In as much for the performances of the "Messiah" ns It has formerly been renutlred for tho exploitation of prize fighting. In the words of Leslie M. Shaw, Think it over." PROSPFCTS FOR THE M'W YEAR Following the holidays the local musical season will have Its reawakening with the concert to be given by the Salzedo Harp Ensemble at the Auditorium Theater on January 10. Povlit Frijsh, the noted Scandinavian soprano, will appear with the harpist. On January 18 at the same place will appear Julia Claussen of the Metropolitan Opera forces.

This will be SI me. CUus-sen's first appearance hero since some months ago she sani; in the Greek Theater at Berkeley. The festival of negro music, for which extensive plans are being made, will take place on January 24. In addition to these dates there will be the recital of Kmilio de Gogorza before the Berkeley M-usic Association some time in January. Two other dates have come to hand from an eastern correspondent for which local announcement has not yet been made and which must, therefore, still be considered tentative.

These are for the American Syncopated Orchestra In Oakland, February 2, and In Berkeley, February 4 and Cortot, the gifted French pianist, on April 14. McCOY EAST ON BUSINESS TRIP. William J. McCoy, of the music faculty of Mills college, has left for New York on a business trip. He iB expected to return early In January.

MCSTC TEACHERS TO llOIJft FESTIVAL The Alameda County Music Teachers' Association, will hold its annual Yuletide gathering at the Berkeley Piano Clubhouse, 2724 Haste street, on the evening of December 30. The following program will be rendered. Vocal solos Mrs. Talbot Accompanist, T. F.

Freeman Violin solos Arthur Conradi Piano solos Miss Alice Dean Vocal quartet Club members Supper, with vaudeville program Swiss songs (in costume Miss Clara Freuler Spanish dances Miss Coffee Monologue Mr. Mjdhollana Your unrestricted choice of all our late model, high-quality Dresses! Large selection of nexv, stylish Coats, both rvith and without Fur! All up to $59 0 Suits are now All up to $75.00 Suits are now All up to $90.00 Suits are now All up to $125 Suits are now $31 $41 $51 $61 All up to $55.00 Coats are now All up to $75.00 Coats are now All up to $95.00 Coats are" now All up to $125 Coats are now $28 $38 $48 $58 All up to $45.00 Dresses are now All up to $55.00 Dresses are now All up to $65.00 Dresses are now All up to $80.00 Dresses are now All up to $90.00 Dresses are now All up to $125 Dresses are now $23 $29 $33 $39 $43 $53 Duvetynes alamos Velours Broadcloths VelJynes Peachblooms Duvet de Laines Colors include: A'avj, Browns, Tans, Reindeer, Nanking, Copen, etc BoTwias Ditvetynes Evoras Velours Lacllas Peachblooms Suedenes Duvets de Lame Colors include: Brown, Taupe, Nanking, Navy, Reindeer, Tan, Copen, Rookie, Models for Street. Afternoon, Dinner and Dancing. Duvetyrtes Tricotines chefs Satins Taffetas Laces Georgettes Canton Crepes All Higher Priced Dresses at Equally Drastic Redactions All Novelty Suits 1 Price All Higher Priced Coats Proportionately Reduced At Less man 'a (Contributed by Oakland Pioneers No. 22) frost.

Wo could usually toll a stranger In town, on account of his having an overcoat with him; this was something we had no use for. But see the ifference now. llow conditions have changed, the same aa everything else, and for us the good old days will never come again. Among the peculiar characters In town, I am sure you all remember Billy Fireball. He got his nickname In this way: Tho old Oakland brewery was at that time at the northeast.

corner of Broadway Oh, boys! Do you remember tho great times we used to have when we were boys, on Christmas eve and Christmas day, shooting fire-orackeie just 'the same as if it was the Fourth of July? In thos. days Hnt of the boys picked out and went to the Sunday schools which gave the best Christmas presents; but aa for me, I went to all the Christmas trees, as I was anything In the way of lellglon. After those early, borub days, however, I went back to my own Fptsbyterlan Sunday school. Lady Howard waa the and, a good one, too. Blouses Millinery Silk Underwear COWNS Crepe de Chine, ilh French lops, lace and ribbon trimmed.

Regular $7.50 values at Regular $12.50 values al $4.79. and Ninth, streets. Well, one jughti JAll-Fall-Hats-to-eiose Out at Then the next good time was New Year eeve. Did we ring the church bells? Well, I should say made all the other noise we could. It seems to me I can hear it to this day.

I have 'not mentioned any of the boys' names, as it might get me in wrong by giving them away, or they might get In wrong at home with their own children. Along about forty years ago, it seems to me our winters were the best part of the year, being so mild and warm. I think It must have been on account of the many oaW trees we had all over town, that wo never seemed to have any One lot of Georgette Crepe Blouses in flesh and -tohiief-a-fevolors. Special Tricolctle in colors and Gcorgcllt Crcpc Blouses in flesh and while; embroider) and lace f7.95 trimmed. Special Crepe de Chine ana Ceorgellc Blouses 1 .50 in flesh and thilt.

Special at. All regular $20.00 to $30.00 Blouses offered at 25 Oft .00 CHEMISES Envelope and ttep-im. Some daintily lace and ribbon trimjnrd, others vith French tops and lace medalion inset. Values to $3.95 at $2,791 Regular $5.95 value at $3.79. VESTS AND BLOOMERS Real jmer, silk; vests with shoulder covering and ribbon sbaps.

Regular $2.95 values el $1.85. VESTS Real silk, embroidered: French tops and ribbon, straps. Regular $5.00 values at $2.95. BLOOMERS Silk Regular $5.95 value at $3.95. CAMISOLES Lore' trimmed, shoulder straps.

Regular $125 values at 79q, 1 5M. -d no it caught fire and Billy, with the fire company, picked up an old cannon ball and was trying to break through the roof with the ball on top of the brewery. That Is how he rot that nickname, but his real name, I think, was Mc- Manus. He was on a jury one time In a case involving some stolen chickens and asked the man who lost the chickens if he could tell them if he saw them. The man said "Yes" and Billy asked whether they had any feathers on their legs or not, and the man said "Well, I don't know." "Then you don't know your chickens.

That's all." He ran for mayor' at one time. A good many voted for him as a Joke. We all thought he won. but that he was counted out. Well, boya Merry Christmas and Happy New Tear to you all! BILLY.

JERSEY SILK PETTICOATS $0.95 Fane ruffles, in all colors IQDP FACTS Hosiery at Tremendous Reductions Originating in a clock bought at the International eriha Plaid Skirts $12 9s woraman, japan now Has factories in Nag-ova alone, producing 75 per ceni ot tne clocks ex ported last year. This export waa Wool Tuxedo Sweaters af $4.69. Regular prices mere $8.00 and $10.00. J'ery fine as- sortment! $19.50 Fibre Sweaters at $1135. Fancy weaves, braided belts! The very most fashionable models! vaiuea at aooui ifVU.OOQ.

A bear rarely Uvea abovo twenty yeara, a wolf twenty, and a fox 69c $1.00 Regular $1.50 talues at Pare Silk and Silk Fibre! Ym crot'ee hlad(, bmnt Regular $2.00 values at Pare Silk RichtUea Ribs! Yom eiaict blai.li, tofule! teen. The average in nf rat. i teen years, and squirrels and hares six or seven, rigs nave been known to reach thirty years, the rhlnocem. to fifty. $1.65 Regular $2.50 values at Ladies' Sport Hotel JVu cre exceptional at the former price! One of the moat serviceable waterproofs Is the raincoat of Mitsumata paper made from the leaves and stems of a small shrub which grows In the mountains of Japan.

In 17S0 the United State rnn. $29.50 ALL SILK SWEATERS White, Flesh; CI ft K( Only 25 Sweaters at. P1VmW RICH ANO LtC-A-VEB 1212 Washington Street OAKLAND mimed 20,000,000 pounds of tobacco.) lACll LOT IS LWrTED-CqME EARLY! Wo nerer a poor man In th hands Ma friend. Mm, Em Moots nppared befom th' Shakespeare Club, t'day, an' rare a short talk, she wurJn fcelin' well. mere win, it is sain, do available this year 4, 000.000 pounds.

Per capita consumption has risen from two pounds annually at the time of the civil war to eight pounds..