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THE PITTSBURG DISPATCH, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1892.
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The Janko Keyboard, with its novel
facilities for executing nlnsando sixths,
three-octave chords and other amazing feats
of the fame kind, has been enouch talked
about in this department, one would think
to arouse the reader's lively curiosity to ie,
the new and revolutionary device. 2fo
amount of written description can do
justice to a matter like this; believing must
come from both seeing and hearing the
actual operation of the instrument.
This opportunity is at last to be afforded
to home-seeking Pittsburgers, after the rest
of the world has had several years ot be
wilderment over Mr. Janko and the futuro
possibilities of his invention.
Mrs. A. Pupin, of Xew York, will give a
recital on the new keyboard (a piano will
be attached, too) next Wednesday evening
at the Duqcesne Conservatory UalL .Mrs.
Pupin, after long pursuit of the conven
tional ivories at Leipzig and elsewhere, Has
within the current year come to the resolve
to devote herself as a disciple of the
apostle Paul Janko. She says she mastered
tbe intricacies of the new machine inside of
six months, and that it is not so formidable
as it looks.
Mrs. Pnpin will play off the two key
boards against each other, giving the same
composition on both so that all can see the
difference. She will play, among other
things, Chopin's C sharp minor Scherzo and
arpeczio Etude, Rubinstein's Barcarole in
G and Liszt's Eleventh Ehapsodie. After
the recital Mrs. Pnpin gives an informal
talk on the merits of the kej board, answers
questions and sohes doubts.
All of which will make a verv novel and
interesting entertainment, causing Pitts
burg to feel a little more up to date.
Xo scheme for music in a single church
has come under the writer's attention that
promises so much as the one now planning
by the authorities of Calvary P. E. Church,
Pittsburg which is given in the words of
the rector, Be v. George Hodges, D. D., as
follows:
"We propose to have a monthly musical
service everr month in 1893, beginning
probably with the second Sunday in Janu
ary. The service will consist of some work
of the great religious composers a mass, an
oratorio, a cantata given under Mr. Bet
ter's leadership, wituour full choir and a
full orchestral accompaniment The first
work will verv likelr be Gounod's St.
Cecilia Mass. Mr. Ketter is working now
on the scheme for the year.
"This,plan has for its purpose the uplift
ing of church musio by accustoming people
to the very best there is, and it is under
taken with some belief in the good influ
ence of good music. I look for real spiritual
benefit from these services.
"Of course these services will be freelv
open to all people. But as there is con
siderable expense involved, we look to the
people who come to help us out. There
will be an offertory at each service.
"Other musical events which we have in
mind are Spohr's '.Last Judgment,' to be
given by Mr. Kinjwalt's choir and an or
chestra, on the afternoon of November 27,
the first Sunday in Advent; an orsan re
cital some time early in December, and a
talk at the Brotherhood meeting in the
Parish House, probably December 19, by
Mr. J. J. Miller, 'With Wagner at Bay.
reuth.'with musical illustrations by Mr.
Better."
Is not this a promising way for a church
to put its shoulder to the wheels of music?
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The Ifew York Evening Post pays this
tribute to the memory of the lately de
ceased master of song, Bobert Franz:
It cannot be said, in one sense, that the
death of Robert Franz vas a loss to the
musical world, for, unlike Beethoven, he
ceased composing after he became deaf. On
the other hand, the general public does not
fully realize that Franz was.with tho excep
tion of Scliubei t, the greatest sons compos
er the world has ever seen. He wiote no
fonr story symphonies nor fonr hour operas
and oratorios, and therefore he suffered, as
Chopin did for a long; time, from "Jumbo
ism" u e., tho human tendency to bo
attracted by bizness sooner than by genius.
Franz's sonsrs are the lvrio "musio of tno
future;' thev are brimful of melody, won
uei limy original in uniruiuu) , uuu luoir ujih
Blon is to do lor the Lied what Wagner did
for the musio drama. It Is not surprising
that Wagner should have esteemed Franz
more than any other cotemporary com
poser. Liszt once pointed out that It was in Amer
ica that Franz had first been honored as he
deserved, thanks to tho efforts of the late
Otto Diesel, who himself wrote some charm
ing songs in Franz's vein. An excellent es
timate, ol Franz's songs may bo found in Mr
L. C. Elson's "History of Gorman Song," and
in tho same writer's ''European Reminiscen
ces" are printed some letters tram Franz to
tho author which throw much light on
the great composer's views and meth
ods. In one of these letters he
says: "That you do Justice to tho power of
the Lied gives mo great pleasure. Until now
many have looked on this form with a com
passionate shrug of tho shoulders, and yet
tucre rests upon it one ui mo cmet lactors
of music As regards' myself, I do not for a
moment regret that I have followed this
command of my nature exclusively
and brought the form into honor
along with my predecessors. You
regret that there is no wort
of mine in larce forms; in my opinion, how
ever, after Beethoven there was onlv room
for speciflo lyrical expression, and just in
this Held have tbe true modern results been
attained. I do not say this to justify or ex
cuse myself, but l est upon the actual facts
in the progress or our art. Musio began with
the ljric and ends with it, a process of de
velopment that is true of poetry also."
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Crotchets and Quavers.
Loiroox is falling into lino. The Academy
says: "Wagner is now the fashion; at one
time it was tho correct thing to abuse his
musio now it is Just the contrary." ..
Tbe International lluslo Exposition at
Vienna closed on October 10 with a deficit of
about $30,000 to $35,000. The whole guarantee
fund of about $60,000 has also been expended.
Da. Hauslick, the great Vienna critic, con
siders Hascagni's new opera, "I Bantzau,"
to be of the same t;cnre as "L'Amico Fritz,"
except that it is more passionate and much
stronger.
lis. Ethelbert Kevin and his little family
intend to sail from Bremen December 13,
and hope to celebrate Christmas under the
paternal roof of Colonel Robert P. Xevln at
Edgewoith.
As befits a fnll-fleged city, McEoesport
now boasts of a male quartet, usually
about the first step in tbe evolution of art
musio In Amarlc&n localities. This one 'Is'
called tho Yatman Quartet.
Tug celebrated . violinist, Helnrlch do
Alrha, died two weeks igo. Ho was profes
sor In the Royal Sobool of Music, Berlin, and
was second violin in the famous Joachim
Quartet, He gave violin lessons to the pres
ent Crown Prince.
Tub fiftieth anniversary of the first per
formance at Moscow of Glinka's "The Life
for the Czar" lias just been celebrated in
that town by a gala performance of the pop-
ular Russian opera. The much taltced of
xieo-Kusstan scuooi is not so new aa many
seem to think;
Evebyosb will bo glad to hear that Felix
Mottl, the famous Carlsruhe and Bayreutb
conductor, has not lost his reason, as was
widely reported. Last month he was at his
post and conducted Berlioz's "iies Troyens,"
which 'he was tho first to give complete sev
eral years ago.
AcoxcxRTto bo given next Wednesday
evening at the First Christian Church, Alle
gheny, will enlist the "Belshazzar" chorus
of 200 voioos, directed by Mr. W. S. Weeden,
the Alplno Quartet, Mrs. Ellse Warren
Mechllng, Miss Edith Harris, Mrs. Ilona
Schmiodeke and others.
Verdi has declined the offer of a doctor
ship of music made to , him by Cambridge
University. His reason for declining is that
his age prevents him from making a per
sonal visit to the University to receive the
degreo. Luckily his years do not -prevent
ulsjceeping at work on new operas.
Mb. W. S. Weedet has been Induced to
give up his local work for a year, at least, in
order to accompany Francis Murphy on a
temperance evangelizing tour, beginning in
Plttsbnra N"ovember27. Mumhv utidWp.ftrlnn
.may some day be us familiar n firm as
iuoouy ana oanKoy in a similar line ot worlc
Mr. E. C. Hr.rri.ET, pianist; Miss Lois Bello
Cory, soprano, and Miss Nora N. Xaeter,
violinist, presented a very interesting pro
gramme at the College Chapel, Grove City,
on toe inn insc. ic is goou to see sucn nigh
standards set up in the less populous places,
whero "slngin' sKewl" musio has been wont
to rule unquestioned.
The annual Thanksgiving concert at the
Emitbfield Street M. E. Church will como oft
next Tbuisday evening with the assistance
of the well-known Alpine Quartette (male)
and tho Melpomene Concert Company, a
new constellation composed ot Mrs. Ellso
Warren-Mechling, Miss Edith Harris and
Miss Mamie Reuck with Mr. C. M. Couch as
accompanist.
A cablegram from London last night says:
The new choral society which is being
formed under the direction of Mr. Henschel
will consist of about 100 voices and will be
employed at the outset to assist Mr. and
Mrs. Henschel at their vocal recitals, and it
will also possibly assist at the London sym
phony concerts. In the selection of mem
bers great care is shown.
Mil. Addison F. Ahdbzws says In his own
bright department or tho Musical Courier:
The Mozart Club, or Pittsburg, Pa., through
Its talented and ambitious conductor, James
P. McCollum, has had. the good sense to en
gage three of New York's best singers to do
"The Messiah" on December 30 Mis Olive
Fremstadt, Albert Lester King and Dr. Carl
Dufft. None of these artists has ever sung
for tho Mozart Club, and our private opin
ion is that they will simply "partyze (Je
meetin' "
A COBBESP03DK3T at Milan writes that
"Great as was tho interest excited in tho
musical world Just before the first per
formance or Verdi's 'Otello,' it was nothing
compared with the excitement now prevail
ing on the eve or the production of the same
veteran composer's 'Falstaff.' It Is no triv
ial matter for a composer to venture on a
new departure at the age of Verdi, for this
is the first comic opera he has ever written,
and the extiemo interest manifested in his
Falstaff' is mlly justified on that account."
The choir of Rev. Dr. Pick's German
Evangelical Church, Allegheny, will give a
concert next Tuesday evening at Masonlo
Hall, in which they will be assisted by Mr.
Fidelis Zltterbart, Jr., Miss Ilona Schmled
eke, Miss Ilelono Zltterbart, Miss Mangle
Krancner, Miss Auustp Gnenther, Miss
Bertha Pfnff and ttia Gnentliernnd Roth
leder Orchestra. After tbe concert a dance
follows. Even a church choir does not look
askance at the Gciman waltz, which is more
likoly to turn the.head than the heart.
Miss Emma Jrcu's npneaiance at Old City
Hall next Tuesday evening will interest her
numerous admirers hereabouts. She will
sing the "Fretschuetz" aria, the Ave Maria
from "Cavaleria Rusticana," and two songs,
one or them being "1 Love Thee,", by our
own Ad. MFoerster. Mr. A Karpochewsky,
the youthful Russian violinist about whom
there has been much talk since his recent
arrival in Pittsburg, will play VIeuxtemps'
Ballade and Polonaise and Artot's Souvenir
de Bellini. Mr. J, J. Isensee, baritone, Is
set down for two songs to complete tbe
brief and popularly pleasing programme.
The Now York Philharmonio Club has
been seemed by the P. P. H. Circlo No. 15 to
give a chamber concert at Carnegie Hall,
Allegheny, next Tuesday evening., The
club's name is favorably remembeiedfrom
former vlBlts, though Mr. Eugene Weiner,
the flautist and dnector. Is the only one of
the six whose name is now recalled from
the previous list. The name" assisting
singer. Miss, Marion 8. Weed, is yet
with tbe club. The programme lnalndea
parts of Beethoven's Quartet, op. 18, No. B,
and of Helnrich Hoffmann's bextettu, op. 65,
in addition to Dvorak's Eighth Slavonio
Danco and several characteristic pieces of
less importance. Solos for violin, 'cello,
flute and voice occupy fully hair the pro
gramme. Mr. 1Tb. J. HiKDEnsoN'g musical lectures
before tbe Art Society -on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings were highly appre
ciated by the inner circle of the elect who
gatherod to hear the much estoemed critic
and author. Many pleasant clroumstauoes
attended Mr, Henderson's visit to the
home of his boyhood. Amontr tho so
cial attentions paid him was a delight
ful little supper at the Duquesne
after the second lectaie given by
Mr. Beverldge Webster. Mr. Hendeison was
both surprised nnd pleased, by the wav, at
the ceneral excellence of Pittsburg's Karl
Meiz Musical Library, which, he said, was
richer in historical and literary works than
the department of the Astor Library, tbe
best musical collection in New York. Our
home library ought to be more appreciated,
and it is hoped soon to put it m better
shape for use.
A Suggestion on Pianos
from Mellor & Hoene.
In these days of over-reaching competi
tion, the buyers of pianos and organs should
use their most careful J udzment be tore they
pass over their money. Nothing pleases us
more than co deal with people who have
looked over the field carerully and ex
amined nil other makes of pianos and or
gans. All wo desire, or lequest, is an oppor
tunity to exhibit the matchless
Checkering and Hardman Pianos,
whose perfection is known the world over.
They need no extolling, us they have
eulogized themselves wherover heard. We
declare the same to be true of the other
superb instruments sold by us, including
tho
Kimball, Krakauor and Vose Pianos
which are universal favorites. We shall be
glad to have the pleasure of a visit from
you, when we will explain our system of
Easy Payments.
Catalogues, etc., free by mail to any ad
dress. Write us if you cannot call.
Meixor & Hoexe, Founded 1S31,
Wareiooms, 77 i ifth avenue.
Special Monday Snap at Solomon & Bnben's.
1,000 men's all-wool pants at $2. This is
positively tho best offer in pants that has
been mado for a long while. Come and be
agreeably surprised.
FINE UPKIGHT PIANO, 8300.
Square Piano, 8130 Parlor Organ, 800.
A magnificent upright piano (usud. very
little) of handsomely carved hardwood case,
fine French action and excellent tone, cost
when new $400, for $200. Also a splendid
square piano in good condition for $150. and
a beautiful 13-stop pirlor organ at $60. A
rare chanco to secure n piano or an organ at
a low figure J. it Uoftmaxn & to.,
S37 Smithfield street.
We have left on hand 47 custom mado
coats nnd vests. The anils were made for
$25 to $33. Tho pants were placed in our
regular stocc. Tney represent the accumu
lation or the season. Tue coats and vests so
for $15, ir we can fit yon. Early comers will
secure the best selection. - Salleb,
Corner Smitbfleldand Diamond streets.
SOLOMON AND BUBES
Have Opened a Line of Holiday Goods,
They consist of rare novelties In tho way
of choice neokwear, rich mufflers, fine sillc
handkerchiefs, embroidered suspenders and.
other novelties too numerous to mention.
Tney are our own importations and. cannos
be duplicated elsewnere.
NovELTirs in ladles' silk handkerchief!
and garters. Litteix's,
2C3 Smitufield street.
Holiday Novelties at Solomon Bnben's.
We will open to-morrow morning a superb
line ot Imported novelties. They comprise
mauicure sets, workboxes. shaving sets,
musio rolls and a contusing variety or
albums. All tho above specialties are ex
clusive with us. It will be a. treat for you
to inspect them.
A WOES TO TBS WIS.
CERTAIN ADVERTISEMENTS FROM TRADE RIVALS,
success of
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In America, contain innuendoes against it, and appeal to the authority of
Dr. SYDNEY RINGER. Professor cf Medicine at University College, London,
Author cthe Standard "Handbook cf Therapeutics." '
This eminent physician ACTUALLY writes as follows:
"From the careful analyses of Professor Attfield and others, I am satisfied that Messrs.
Vav Houten'i, Cocoa is in no way injurious to health, and that it is decidedly more nutritious
than other Cocoas. It is certainly "Pure" and highly digestible.
The quotations in certain advertisements from my book on Therapeutics arc quite mislead
ing and cannot possibly apply to Van Houten's Cocoa."
Tkt falsi reflection Vam Holthi's Cocoa is thus effectuaUtreteuedandiht verv au
thority cited to injure it, has thereof Been fromflea la give it a very nanasome testimonial.
THIS WILL SAVE YOU MONEY,
We will guarantee you a saving of at least 20 per cent on our goods from the prI,M'
you can buy them at elsewhere. J
Parker Bros. Hammerless Breech Loaders at S43 50. '
Lefovre Arms Company Hammerless Breech Loaders at 512.
C. G. Bonehill Damascus Barrel Breech Loaders at 523 50.
Lack of space forbids our giving a detailed price list of all our goods. Call and ha
convinced. 100 LOADED SHELLS AT 1.50.
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WE WILL DISTRIBUTE TO THE DESERVING POOR OF THE TWO CITIES BETWEEN 600 AND 700 FINE TURKEYS.
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Those who desire to obtain one of these Turkeys should make early application to
either one of the following charitable institutions:
PITTSBURG ASSOCIATION FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE POOR. V THE DOROAS SOCIETY.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY. V LADIES' RELIEF SOCIETY OF ALLEGHENY.
LADI WILL EI T1IS.
We place on sale to-morrow morning 500 Ladies' Jackets
and Newmarkets at an immense reduction from former prices.
From now until Thanksgiving morning
You may take choice of the entire lot at
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Numbers of the Jackets offered in
this special sale
Were $12, $14, $16 and $18.
These are all new, this season's gar
ments, the best makes, lined throughout
or half lined, fur-trimmed, with genuine
Raccoon, Astrakhan and- Canada Seal.
Cape Jackets, Watteau Back, Russian,
etc. In fact, the entire fashion plate of
the season is represented in the garments included in this
special offering.
The Newmarkets
Include all the newest designs and shapes. Military Capes,
Triple Capes, Watteau Back and Bishop's Sleeves.
Ladies, if you secure one of the garments at this price
you will have cause to give thanks all winter.
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UNDERWEAR AND HOSIERY'
FOR LADIES AND CHILDREN.
Ladies' Jersey Vests or Pants 17c
Ladies' Natural Gray Vests or Pants 25c
Ladies' Camel's Hair Vests or Pants 50c
Ladies' fine. Australian Wool Vests or Pants $1.00
Egyptian Union Suits, Cream or Natural 95 C
All-Wool.Union Suits, Cream, Black and Natural $2.00
Misses' Union Suits, all sizes. Children's White Merino
Vests or Pants from 7c up. Children's All-Wool Scarlet,
Natural and Camel's Hair Vests or Pants from 15a
Ladies' Black Wool Hose, 15c Ladies' Black Cash
mere Hose, 25c. Children's Wool Seamless Hose, all
sizes, I2c.
The largest and finest stock of Overcoats in the
country. That's a large statement, but it is more
than borne out in the stock. Overcoats of every
kind, for everybody, at every price from $6 to $50.
OUR EIGHT-DOLLAR LINE includes Chinchillas, Meltons,
Kerseys, Beavers and Diagonals, well made and variously lined
and trimmed.
$8.00
OUR TEN-DOLLAR LINE embraces thousands of stylish
garments and includes in materials at least a score of fashion-
$10.00
OUR TWELVE-DOLLAR LINE includes Blue and Black
Beavers, Cheviotsn Cassimeres, choice shades of Brown, Melton,
(aSubibKreasud) of stylish cut and handsome make
$1 2.00
OUR FIFTEEN-DOLLAR LINE contains garments that
no custom tailor would think of matching for less than $22.
Any material you can ask for (riata taBSfeS &').
$15.00
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THANKS
FOR THESE GRAND OFFERINGS IN
BOYS'
OUR MEN'S
SUIT STOCK
Is the one spot in Pittsburg in which to quickly find a suit
that will please you at the time of purchase and please you
yet more in the wear. Thousands to select from from the
cheap working suit at $6 to the finest custom made and tailor
trimmed at $25.
We have just opened
another lot of those All
Wool Cheviot Suits, with
extra Pants and Cap to
match, at
CLOTHING
Parents will find these
the greatest bargain ever
offered in the city.
We have a full line
now, all sizes, 4 to 14, but
you may rest assured that
the ranks will soon be
broken.
Such snaps as this.don't
come along every day.
Another Special
For Thanksgiving week
will be a line of Children's
Cape Overcoats, sizes
from 4 to 12, at
$1.50.
THANKFUL MEN WILL WEAR THESE
.GL0VES3&
Men's fleeced Jersey Gloves, worth 35c 19c
Men's extra fine Jersey Gloves, ought to sell for $1. ... 49c
Men's good Working Mitts, wool wristi leather palm. , -25c
Good quality Men's Kid, fur top 49c
Men's Unlined Leather, oil tanned 42c
Better grades of leather Working Gloves up to $1.25
MafcChat
, Is there' not some reason to be thankful in this? The
same quality of Derby that we sell at
$2.69
Other houses ask $3 for. At $3.24 the quality we offer
equals any hat sold in Pittsburg at $4.
EVERYBODY WILL GIVE THANKS
THAT WE SELL SHOES
After they have once patronized us for Footwear. We offer
the Ladies a special bargain in a Dongola Shoe, Goodyear
elt,"patent leather tip, worth at least $4, for $3.
We offer the Gentlemen elegant values in cork sole shoes
at $3, $4, $5 and $6. Nothing like a cork sole for keeping
the feet dry in damp weather.
UNIVERSAL PROVIDERS
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ALL MANKIND.
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