Vaccaj, at Milan Conservatory, made his début as a singer when he was twenty-two years of age and was welcomed as a tenor of unusual ability. He traversed Europe, winning honors on every hand, and in 1859 came to America, appearing first at Havana, and then in New York and in Philadelphia, where he sang opposite roles to Adelina Patti, then managed by Ullmann and Strakosch. He remained with Strakosch, as first lyric tenor for seven seasons, appearing in all the opera-companies sent out by him TH and by Max Maretzek. He traveled all over the country, everywhere meeting with a cordial reception. In 1865 he retired from the stage and devoted himself to teaching. Minnie Hauk was his first pupil. Clara Louise Kellogg, Emma Abbott, Emma Thursby, Nancy McIntosh, and Laura Carroll Dennis also studied with him. Errani was not a Wagner enthusiast, for, while admitting Wagner's greatness as a composer, he held that there were other composers --Verdi, Gounod, Handel, Rossini-equally great. CAMPANINI AND DE RESZKÉ. HE recent death of Campanini has given rise to many notices, and comparisons with his great successor, Jean de Reszké, have been plentiful; but no allusion has been made to the interesting fact that the two singers were at one time in the same company and frequently sang in the same operas. This occurred twenty-two years ago, in 1874-5, when M. de Reszké was a baritone and was known professionally as Signor di Reschi. He had been discov ered" by Col. Mapleson, and he sang for a couple of seasons at Her Majesty's Opera in London; also in Dublin and in several British provincial cities. London at that time supported two grand opera-companies, and while Patti, Albani, Marimon, Scalchi, Nicolini, Faure, and Maurel were singing at Covent Garden, Tietjens, Nilsson, Trebelli, Fancelli, Campanini, and di Reschi appeared at the opposition establishment in Drury Lane. Signor di Reschi's greatest success was as Valentine, which he sang to the Faust of Campanini and the Marguerite of Christine Nilsson. As Don Giovanni, however, he by no means satisfied the critics, who had long been accustomed to the great impersonation of Faure. The Daily Telegraph of July 21, 1874. remarked: "Signor di Reschi is very young and inexperienced to undertake such a trying part as that of the Don, but he has some natural qualifications, and his success, so far as it went, encouraged a hope that his chief faults are those which time will cure." In the fall of 1874 Her Majesty's OperaCompany went on a tour of the provinces, opening in Dublin with Balfe's posthumous opera Il Talismano.' In this Signor di Reschi acted King Richard; Campanini, Sir Kenneth; Tietjens, Edith Plantagenet; and Marie Rôze, Berengaria. Of course, "Faust" and "Don Giovanni" were also given, and the young baritone got rather better notices than he had received in London. His associates in Mozart's masterpiece were Tietjens, Trebelli, Brignoli, and Behrens. There was also an American singer with a wonderful bass voice, named Julius Perkins (known to the stage as Signor Giulio Perkin), who was the Commendatore. became the the first husband of Mme. Marie Rôze, but died not long after of pneumonia, in Manchester. He During the early seventies, Dublin en joyed about as fine operas as could be heard anywhere in the world; and the great casts which appeared in "The Magic Flute," Robert le Diable," and "Oberon," make Mr. Grau's Les Huguenots" seem rather small by comparison. Even the little trios of the genii and the Queen's attendants in "Die Zauberflöte" were sung by such accomplished artists as Trebelli, Marie Rôze, Deméric-Lablache, and Scalchi, all of whom were then in their prime. In Weber's Oberon "there were two primi tenori, and her numerous friends will be glad to know that the indispensable Mlle. Bauermeister, who does not look a bit older to-day, was always on hand as the Mermaid, with the beautiful melody which Mendelssohn so happily introduced in his ⚫ Midsummer Night's Dream." "Les Huguenots was always given in its entirety, i.e., with the fine Act V., which our Metropolitan singers are too tired to undertake. Signori di Reschi and Campanini were in London again in 1875, but the former soon after went into training for tenor roles, and nothing more was heard of him for a long time. In 1883 and 1884, however, a certain Signor de Reszké was singing in London such parts as Daland in "The Flying Dutchman' and Hagen in " Sigurd," the latter an opera by Reyer on the Siegfried legend, which has not yet been heard in New York, though it has been given in New Orleans and in Philadelphia. This was, of course, the great basso whom we now know as Edouard de Reszké; and later came Mlle. Josephine de Reszké, a superb singer, who had she lived, might have become famous as Isolde and Brunhilde. de In 1887 Sir Augustus (then Mr.) Harris produced "Faust" and "Les Huguenots at Drury Lane, with Nordica, the Reszke's and Maurel. In Meyerbeer's opera Miss Marie Engle and Signor Foli (the Irish basso) also appeared, the latter as Marcel, while Edouard de Reszké assumed the role of Saint Bris. A year or two later Sir Augustus Harris moved across the street to Covent Garden, and materially strengthened his company by the engagement of Melba, Eames, and Calvé. This was the beginning of the famous combination of artists which Messrs. Abbey and Grau secured practically en bloc for our Metropolitan Opera-House. The rest is recent operatic history. READERS [This department aims to make known what our subscribers are doing in the specialNo charge is made for the inserting of a notice. We think ties to which we are devoted. it one of the most valuable features of this magazine, and ask our subscribers to keep us posted. Send your circulars, announcements, programs, newspaper clippings, and state at what schools you are teaching, who have been your teachers, what text-books you are using, and if you wish further instruction or another position. We also should be pleased In writing for this to have your photograph. If your work is not noticed by us, it is because we do not We must depend upon you for it. receive the necessary information. department, use sheets separate from those treating of other matters.-EDITOR.] Mr. Locke Richardson gave a Shakespearian recital at Chatham, N. J., Dec. 21. Mr. W. Powell Hale has been appointed instructor in elocution in the University of Tennessee. "Les Miss Belle Bovée read selections from Miserables" at a recent Victor Hugo matinee in New York. Miss Grace Vaughan Bail reports 165 pupils in the elocution department in the South Boston School of Arts. Mr. H. L. Piner is the first bass in a quartet and is on the road in Texas. He is also a reciter and a writer of recitations. Mr. Alfred Young still stage-manages the Brooklyn Amaranth, one of the leading amateur theatrical clubs in the country. Mr. George Riddle begins a course of 12 readings (six by day and six by night) Jan. 15, before the Brooklyn Institute. Mr. Russell Throckmorton, the elocutionist, has been playing at the Colonial Theatre, New York, in "The Flower of a Day." The St. Benedict's College Shakespeare Club gave "The Merchant of Venice" and "Vacation" -a comedy-in November. Mr. Byron W. King's house was burned Dec. 27. It was fully covered by insurance, but many valuable books and papers were lost. Miss Eva L. Patterson teaches physical culture and Mrs. E. Britton teaches music and elocution this year, in the Monroe High School. Mr. H. L. Southwick, the elocutionist, has organHamlet and ized a company and is giving "Richelieu on the New England circuit. Miss Rebecca Mary Ellison, teacher of music and elocution in the Homer High School, gave a lengthy program, Nov. 25, with her pupils. Mr. Ad. M. Foerster is giving a series of monthly recitals with his pupils in Pittsburg, with prefatory remarks on the composers and their works. Miss Ruth McDowell, a Texan elocutionist, and Mr. Richard E. Sanders were married in October. WERNER'S MAGAZINE extends its congratulations. Mr. W. H. Beltz, principal of the Curry School of Oratory, writes that Eugene Hall's "Debate on the Press takes exceedingly well with audiences. Mrs. M. C. Gates ("Acacia Booth ") reads Larry Miss Mary A. Currier, teacher of elocution at Mr. A. I. Roberts has given 64 full evening 82 ings. This is his fourth season. His specialty is monologues. Mme. Anna Lankow's pupil, Miss Marie Van Geldern, has made a hit in opera, at Berne, Switzerland. The local critics prophesy a brilliant career for her. Mrs. Addie Chase Smith uses "Helene Thamre," by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps, and " By Telephone," by Thomas Bailey Aldrich, as chief numbers in her recitals this season. Ann Wentworth will recite "The Miss Jessie H. Bancroft soon will begin a course of 30 lectures on "The Psychology, Pedagogy and Applied Anatomy of Physical Exercise" before the Brooklyn Institute. Mrs. E. Josephine Harwood refused an offer to teach gymnastics and vocal music in a Western State Normal School, and has resumed her classes at Lynn and Lexington. Miss Mollie E. Jackson reports success with her From Jan. platform and drill work this season. she is the teacher of elocution and physical culture in Burleson College. Dr. Luis A. Baralt and wife are actively engaged in entertainments for the benefit of the Cuban revolutionists. Mrs. Baralt is a fine singer and has resumed professional work. Miss Julia A. Orum is giving a series of Shakespearian readings and lecture-recitals at Ursuline Academy Hall, Philadelphia. We hope soon to publish some articles by her. Miss J. Ettie Crane says that "the National Educational Association does more work for public school music than the whole meeting of the N. Y. State Music Teachers' Association." Miss Marie Watkins, in announcing that she desires this magazine to follow her West where she is teaching this year, finds William Winter's "Into the Dark an excellent recitation. The first annual meeting of the Ohio State Association of Elocutionists, held at Delaware, Dec. A full report will appear 28-30, was a fine success. in this magazine beginning next issue. Miss Caroline B. Le Row's classes in the Brooklyn High School held class-day exercises, Dec. 22, at which an interesting program was rendered. A Christmas exercise program was also given. Mr. John R. Scott, who for the last three years has been teacher of elocution at the Johns Hopkins University, has been appointed to the chair of elocution in the State University of Missouri. "The Association of Expressionists" has been formed in Buffalo, with Mrs. Elizabeth Marney Conner president. Monthly meetings are held at. which papers are read followed by discussions, etc. Mrs. Mary D. Manning, of the University of Nebraska, recited recently "Morning of the Glen," "Hervé Riel," "Hieronymous Pop and the Baby," 'Leap Year," and pantomimed "Tear of Repent ance. Miss Mae L. Lane, principal of the department of oratory at Denison Normal College, says that her one-author programs have been so successful that she intends to enlarge her repertoire in this direction. Dr. Henry G. Hanchett begins a course of ten analytical readings of Beethoven's Sonatas, Jan. 19, at 11 A.M. at Chickering Hall, New York, and before the Brooklyn Institute, at 2 P.M. on the same day. Mr. and Mrs. Hannibal A. Williams are in the Eastern States busily engaged in giving Shakespearian recitals. They report a rapidly growing interest in Shakespearian readings in all parts of the country. Miss Mabel F. Mulliken, teacher of music and elocution in Urbana High School, reports that much interest is shown in the oratorical contests. Last year the girl who recited" Claudius and Cynthia" took the prize. Mrs. Belle Smith Bruce, teacher of elocution and Delsarte, is a lecturer as well as a reader. She gave a lecture recently on Alaska, which is highly spoken of by the press. She is a pupil of Miss Minnie Swayze. Mrs. Bessie Harris Day's pupil, Mrs. May Coons Wilbur, is making a record in central Illinois. Some of her pieces are: "Hagar," "The Daughter of Herodias,"" Mary Jane and I," "Diamond Cut Diamond.' Miss Giselle D'Unger, author of a series of articles begun in this number, entitled "Physical and Mental Unison," recited Arnold's "Dancing Girl" before the Illinois Woman's Press Association, in December. One of the daintiest circulars that we have received in some time is that of Mr. Austin H. Merrill's, which gives personal and press notices, showing that Mr. Merrill is among the leading readers of the country. Miss Mary Haviland Sutton has been appointed superintendent of physical education in the N. Y. State W. C. T. U. She receives many inquiries in regard to books on physical culture from members of local W. C. T. U's. Miss Grace Lewellyn's "Lady Minstrels" continue to please Tennessee audiences. It is said that their jokes are fresh and clever and that the mothers would not recognize their own daughters when made up as negroes. Miss Fanny Robinson, whose pantomime of Father Ryan's "The Conquered Banner" we expect to publish, has been appointed a "Y" physical culture superintendent, and is organizing local clubs in various parts of Texas. The Cleveland Physical Education Society held its opening meeting for the year at Mrs. Anna P. Tucker's School of Expression. Mr. H. S. Anderson and Mr. W. H. Kinnicutt read papers. It was an enthusiastic and helpful meeting. Mr. Edgar S. Place reports large attendance and satisfactory results in the Missouri Valley College School of Music. The work in vocal culture is growing. He has a preachers' class in vocal culture both for singing and for speaking. Miss Stella King has a bright pupil in Miss Agnes H. Sumner, who begins her career as a public reader. Miss Sumner is a graduate of the Brooklyn Girls' High School, at which Miss Caroline B. Le Row is teacher of elocution. Miss D. Ristori Jefferson has been touring Can ada with much success. The most successful of her numbers were: "The Marriage of the Flowers." "The Usual Way," "Wild Zingarella," "Naughty Zell," and Shakespearian scenes. It is a curious coincidence that when Mr. Charles Barnard gave his new picture-story, "The Town Behind a Fence," in Newark, Miss Blanche Frid erici gave one of his monologues in another hall. He therefore had to "play against himself." Miss Kate Weaver, the Southern elocutionist, who originated "Catechism of Edgar S. Werner's Publications," which appeared in the 1895 Holiday No., has married Mr. W. H. Dallas, of Georgia, WERNER'S MAGAZINE extends its congratulations. At the recent election of the New York Woman's Press Club, Mrs. Jennie June Croly was elected president, Mrs. Margaret W. Ravenhill, first vicepresident, Miss Anna Warren Story, auditor, and Mrs. Florence E. Cory, member of the executive committee. Mr. E. B. Warman recited and lectured in Manitoba in November. He considers "Darius Green and His Flying-Machine" the finest comedy in the English language. Mr. Warman has recited and lectured in nearly every part of English-speaking North America. "Engaged," a monologue for a woman, by Liv ingston Russell, was recited by Miss Charlotte Sulley before a recent meeting of the Chelsea Republican Woman's Club, New York. The meeting was in celebration of the Republican victory at the last election. Mfs. L. Pierce H. McIntyre, teacher of elocution in the Chickasaw Female College, reports a lively interest in elocution and music there. A program consisting of 21 numbers was given Dec. 22, including pantomimes, recitations, songs, violin, piano and banjo music. Miss Eugenia Williamson, pupil of Emma Dunning Banks, recited "King's Daughter," by M. L. Henderson, and "Prince Eric's Christmaid," by Emma Dunning Banks, before the St. Louis convention of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons, in November. Miss Margaret E. Brooks, teacher of elocution at the Bettie Stuart Institute, gave a program in December, which included The Encyclopeedy,' "Disciplinin' Sistah Brown," "Mrs. O'Toole in a Street Car," "The Sorrow of Rohab," and "The Lotos-Eaters," as arranged by Miss Pollard. Miss Mary Steevens Farrand has succeeded in making elocution a study required for graduation in St. Agnes School and in the Emma Willard School, two of the leading schools of central New York. She read recently scenes from "The Merchant of Venice," at Hudson, with much success. Mrs. Antonia H. Sawyer gave a musicale, in December, at Hotel Waldorf, assisted by W. C. Carl, organist, Mr. Hans Cronold, 'cellist, Mr. Platon Brounouff, pianist, and Mr. Henry W. Dunckel, accompanist. One of the finest songs sung by Mrs. Sawyer was composed by Miss Laura Sedgwick Collins. Mr. T. J. McAvoy has been elected president of the Indiana "Association of Reading and Elocution," which held its fourth annual meeting last month. This Association meets in connection with the Indiana State Teachers' Association now in its 43d year. We are looking for a full report of the meeting. Mrs. Emma A. Thomas, director of music in the Detroit public schools, is devoting considerable time to writing. One of her articles appeared in one of the recent issues of this magazine, and an article appears in the current number of the School Music Journal, published by the American Book Company. Mr. J. B. Nykirk, whose article, "Literary Interpretation, appears in this issue, has devoted much time to the study of "The Affinity between Music and Poetry," which he treats from two points of view, namely, The Affinity in Spirit and the Affinity in Form." We expect more contributions from him. Mr. Hollis Bowman Page announces the following lectures for this season: "Color in Architecture," "Egyptian Decoration," "Figure Painting," "Harmony,' Melody," Grecian Temples," "Ottoman Design," "Gothic Stained Glass," "Rhythm,' Heraldry," "Portrait Painting," "Civic Architecture.' Miss Jennette Carpenter gave a reading before the Cleveland Y. M. C. A., Christmas night. Her repertoire includes pieces from Shakespeare 84 Dickens, Irving, Riley, Bunner, Field, Burnett, At the meeting held in New York, Jan. 2, for the purpose of beginning to work for the June meeting of the National Association of Elocutionists, a Committee for Promotion of Local Interest and a Press Committee were elected. The election of other committees was deferred until the next meeting, Feb. 6, 8 P.M., Room 808, Carnegie Hall. Miss Mabel Hayden, whose musical instruction was obtained from the best masters of Europe, and whose contributions have appeared in this magazine, has returned to Texas for the season. She inquires for home-entertainments set to music We should be pleased to for girls of 9 to 11 years. have our attention called to such entertainments. Mr. Marshall Darrach is one of the busiest of readers, and is also a writer of verses. Two of his poems have been set to music and were sung recently at the Peddie Memorial Church Choir con cert. He is to give a course of Shakespearian readings in March, at the Newark Y. M. C. A. Over 1,000 tickets were sold already in November. 64 At the annual memorial service in December of the New York Lodge No. 1 of Elks, Mr. F. F. Mackay recited an original poem. The New York His technical method Times critic says of him: is above approach, but his acting seems to be too Yet he cermuch a matter of method. tainly is as powerful and intelligent an actor as ever. " Dr. Thomas R. French gave practical demonstrations of photographing the larynx at the N. Y. Academy of Medicine, in October. The light he used was so powerful that it shone through the man's throat. Laryngeal photography has been greatly developed within the last few years, and no one has contributed more to it than has Dr. French. Miss M. Helena Zachos has, in addition to her other work, accepted the position of teacher of elocution and physical culture in the Westerleigh Collegiate Institute. She is continuing the popu lar elocution classes which her father, Dr. John C. Zachos, originated and has made for many years a leading and unique feature of the work done at Cooper Institute. Miss Augusta Malone is teacher of elocution in McGehee College and reports an interesting class this year. At a recent recital she gave "Art Will Have No Rival," "Sandy's Romance," "Grandma at the Masquerade," and "Little Boy Blue." reply to her inquiries, we say that Mrs. McCullom's "In Grandma's Chest" has been published in a 15-cent leaflet. In Miss E. Esther Owen and pupils gave an entertainment at the Alpha Club, Chicago, Nov. 23. Besides a number of selections from WERNER'S MAGAZINE, she gave "The Thanksgiving Elopement," "Molly," and "Mammy's Li'l' Boy," from the Delsarte Recitation Book. At another Novem"A Royal Princess," and ber recital she gave "Pyramus and Thisbe." At the Easthampton High School Fourth Annual Prize Speaking, Eva L. Graves and Charles F. Gough won first prizes, reciting "Little Christel" and " Purposes of Scholarship," respectively. M. Jennette Lyman and Stewart McKisack won second prizes, reciting "Malibran and the Young Musician and "The Heroism of the Early Abolitionists," respectively. Miss Annie Louise White gave the monologue, "Flirts and Matrons," at Sherry's, New York, Jan. 9, before a crowded house. It was a society event, many well-known society women being among the patronesses. Miss White showed great versatility and is in the front rank of woman entertain ers. Her imitation of a country dance was excep- Miss Jeannette Goodman held her fourth annual Mrs. Kate Ellis Peed, teacher of elocution in Warrensburg School of Oratory, sends programs of the Conversational Club of that institution, one being "The Salons of Paris during the Revolutionary Period" (Mesdames De Staël, Recamier, Tallien and Roland), and another being "An Evening with Wordsworth." This is a unique movement, and one worthy of encouragement. Miss Louise Birchard has been assisting Mrs. Louise Preece in training the teachers of a number of Indiana schools in the Preece System, which is used in over 150 cities in the U. S. This system is particularly adapted to public schools. Miss Birchard is to assist Mrs. Preece in her summer school work. This system has also been introduced into the Detroit Conservatory of Music. with Mrs. Clara Louise Bartholomew as teacher. Mme. Clara Brinkerhoff's pupil, Miss Etta Wassmann, made her first appearance in New York at the Jewish Alliance and Bible Circle entertainment that took place at Temple Emanu-El, Nov. 9. Another of Mme. Brinkerhoff's pupils, Miss Consuello Orma, sang "Nearer, My God, to Thee,' and "Comin' Through the Rye," which were pantomimed by Miss Smith in the deaf-and-dumb sign language. Miss Lillie B. Pierce read just before the election in the Oriental Theatre, St. Louis, before 4,000 people, the speech that secured Bryan his nominaShe was costion at the Chicago convention. tomed as the Goddess of Liberty, and carried the American flag. Great enthusiasm was manifested. She writes that she has booked many engagements to impersonate the Goddess of Liberty and to deliver patriotic poems. Dr. Geo. W. Hoss wishes to correct the statement made recently in this department that his pupils gave "oratorical selections" on that occasion. Instead of them, the three young men graduates delivered extemporaneous speeches, ranging from Dr. Hoss makes a 15 to 17 minutes in length. speciality of this work, giving it under the clear conviction that "extemporaneous speaking is the demand of this country.' A dinner in honor of the birthday of Dr. S. S. Curry was given at the Parker House, Boston, in November. The occasion was made memorable by the friends of the School of Expression. To the great disappointment of all present, the reading by Mrs. Curry was omitted, a cold preventing her from responding to the toast, "One who consecrates her life to the sublime ideal of her art, until art and life are one." While vive voce instruction is the best, yet it is possible to give helpful written or printed lessons. As a sample of many letters received at this office, we quote from the letter from Miss Lilly E. Hillen, who writes: "I have read the articles on breathing published last year, and I no longer breathe from the top of my lungs and raise my shoulders while breathing. It has been a valuable lesson, besides the many other articles of deep importance to a thoughtful teacher and an earnest student." ers. Miss Kate Percy Douglas begins, Jan. 26, at the house of Mrs. Palmer Dudley, 678 Madison Ave., New York, at 4 P.M., a series of American song-recitals, the songs to be accompanied by the composWhen she can not get the composers, Mrs. Miss Florence Joyce will be the accompanist. Miss Douglas is trying to introduce the English custom of giving such recitals in private houses. Bertha Bucklin, violinist, will assist at the first recital. Mme. El. De Louie is recovering from a long and severe illness. The season opened for her with bright prospects, but she was compelled to cancel Inadvertently her most of her engagements. name was omitted from the list of those who give one-author programs. She has given long and thorough study to Shakespearian literature and is firmly convinced that William Shakespeare is not the author of it. She is an active member in the Professional Woman's League, and in other socie ties. Mrs. Anna Randall-Diehl gave a recital at My Oswego, Sept. 28, reciting scenes from "Taming of the Shrew. "Schoolboy's Composition," Youngun, "Love and Soapsuds," "Hans and Fritz, "When Shakespeare Slings Himself," the Potion Scene, and "Cuba Libre," the latter written by herself. The Fortnightly Shakespeare Club, of which Mrs. Diehl is president, gave an entertainment in New York, Dec. 21. The chief number was the farce, "The Shakespeare Water cure. Miss Frances Bell, whose recitation "Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense" appeared in our Dec. No., is a pupil of Miss Laura Sedgwick Collins, who writes as follows: "Miss Bell is not only naturally gifted, but has that valuable trait-intelligent application to study. As a public reader and also as a teacher, she has done excellent work." Miss Bell says of her recitation: "It has always taken well with an audience, and is particularly adapted to persons who are successfulin rendering society pieces." Never before has elocution played so important a part in politics as it has this year. A unique entertainment is that written by Mr. Arthur E. Phillips, principal of the Century School of Expression, entitled "Gold and Silver," it "being a symbolical representation of monetary history, past, present and future, with apologies to Repubfican and Democratic predictions." It was recently given by 50 children in Chicago under the direction of Mrs. Abbie Birdsall Phillips. Miss Katharine Hopkins, formerly of Brooklyn, N. Y., reports much success in Hollins Institute, where she is the teacher of elocution and physical culture. At a recital early in the season, she gave "A Hymn to the Conquered," "Pauline Pavlovna," "The Poet and the Rose" and Grandma at the Masquerade." Before going South, she gave, with Miss Charlotte Sulley, an entertainment at Prohibition Park. One of the best numbers was "Nearer, My God, to Thee," Miss Hopkins doing the pantomime while Miss Sully sang the words behind a screen. Mr. Charles Montaville Flowers had Gen. Lew Wallace in his audience recently, when he recited "Ben-Hur." Mr. Flowers visited Gen. Wallace upon invitation and sat with him under the tree where much of the story of "Ben-Hur" was writ ten. In speaking of Mr. Flowers's recital, Gen. Wallace said: "It was a most excellent arrangement of the story, and Mr. Flowers displayed splendid judgment in his adaptation. It meets with my hearty approval." Among Mr. Flowers's other special numbers are "A Christmas Carol," and "A Life's Study from the Drama." Miss Jessie Alexander, the Canadian elocutionist, who has given readings before the Brooklyn Institute this winter, recited in Toronto recently to an audience of Her program was: "The 3,000. Decree of Duke of Deodonato," by Anthony Hope; "Westward Ho," by Charles Kingsley; "Sairey Gamp," by Charles Dickens; "The Brave Cameron," by Prof. Blackie; Scenes from "Romeo and Juliet," "Bargain Day," by Jessie Alexander. An entertaining interview with her recently appeared in the Toronto Globe under the caption, "Over the Teacups with Jessie Alexander." are: The Elocutionists' Club of Grand Rapids was organized Dec., 1895, with five members. Now it has 19 active and honorary members. The Club holds one afternoon meeting two hours in length every week and an evening meeting once a month. Some of the topics already considered this year "What Helped Me Most in My Study," "Elocution and Its Relation to Acting," "Critical Analysis of a Well-Known Recitation," "Dialects," "Christmas Recitations," "Some Faults of the Elocutionists," "Elocution and Its Relation to Singing," "Should Elocutionists Cater to Their Audiences," "The Imagination." Miss Alice F. Raymond is the secretary. Miss Suza Doane and Mr. Albert Gerard-Thiers gave two song and piano recitals in Carnegie Hall, in December. One of the programs was: Adelaide Pur di cesti Beethoven Lotti It was a Lover and a His Lass Thomas Morley Carnival, Op. 29 Still wie die Nacht At Twilight Ici bas Rhapsody Serenata Concert Etude, Op. 36 : E. A. MacDowell Vorrei Morir Ninon Could I Tosti Miss Marion Short, one of the brightest and Mrs. Sarah Cowell Le Moyne gave a recital at the Berkeley Lyceum, Dec. 4, for the benefit of the League for Political Education. She read "In a Balcony," by Browning; "The Finished Maiden," by Bjornson, and "The Philosopher in the Apple Orchard," by Anthony Hope. One of her auditors writes to us: "Mrs. Le Moyne sustained her high reputation as a reader of Browning. In a Balcony was given with telling strength, fascinating the audience throughout the three scenes. Her second number gave proof of her ability to invest her portrayals with great subtle delicacy. It would add greatly to the general effect and intelligibility of her work if she gave more care to physical expression and to the placing of the characters, which at present is confusing and mars the artistic production as a whole.' The opening concert of the Crane Normal School of Music was held at the Opera House, Potsdam, Dec. 11. The program was: Part-Song-The Violet Miss R. Anna Morris, supervisor of physical edu cation in the primary schools and teacher of reading and physical training in the Normal School, Cleveland, uses the Swedish gymnastics in the grades, but for the normal training classes she has planned a course of modified Swedish with a finishing of Delsarte gymnastics. To her mind, no system of physical education is well rounded that ignores the Delsarte principles. One Normal School elocution class is reading for analysis and expression the selections in "Poetry as a Fine Art," by S. H. Clark; another class is reading "As You Like It;" and the junior class is reading selections from Scott, with much care given to voice-training and to personal criticism. Besides her work in the public schools, Miss Morris has charge of the woman's department of physical education in the Pilgrim Church Institute, is president of the National Educational Association department of physical education, secretary of the |