City of Portland Grand Opera Season If a history of The Portland Hotel were written, it would tell of many famous singers, actresses, actors and people of world-wide reputation who have made it their home while in the city. It has also taken an active part in the social and civic life of Portland during its existence. We invite your continued patronage. The Portland A generation of hotel leadership. Covey Motor Car Co. AND DODGE BROTHERS MOTOR CARS Complete automobile service. Equipped to store, wash, polish, paint, upholster, repair tops, charge batteries, sell tires and accessories, rebuild and repair cars. Seventy employes. Largest automobile establishment in Northwest. Washington at 21st Hazelwood OYSTER OOOKTAIL ................................25 CRACKED CRAB, MAYONNAISE ..........35 WELSH RAREBIT ....................................40 OLYMPIA OYSTER PAN ROAST........______60 TOMATO BOUILLON ................................10 CHICKEN SANDWICH ON TOAST..........25 HAZELWOOD CHILI................................25 HOT CHICKEN TAMALE ........................35 CHICKEN A LA KING ON TOAST............75 SHAD ROE AND BACON..........................60 FRENCH PASTRY ..............................______15 BEVO ........................................................ 15 388 Washington 127 Broadway Portland Grand Opera Season LA SCALA GRAND OPERA COMPANY Management of Berry and Behymer AUDITORIUM Third and Clay Streets Local Direction of Calvin Heilig Entire week, beginning Monday Night, October 15, 1917 Matinees Thursday and Saturday Nights at 8:15 o'clock; Matinees at 2:15 o'clock Orchestra under direction of Chev. Fulgenzio Guerrieri Assistant Conductor, M. Sanchez de Lara Complete Company of Distinguished European and American Artists 30 Principals—Orchestra of 40—Chorus of 40—New Scenery—New Costumes—New Properties—New Effects ARTISTS Sopranos Tenors Ester Ferrabini Giuseppe Gaudenzi Nina Morgana Basos Pelade Sinagra Josephine Rondero Italo Picchi Andre Arensen Georgina Gallina Jose Corral Ariside Neri Mezzo-Sopranos Baritones Paula Bartalooza Mario Valle Lydia Valdez Roberto Viglione Karl Formes Gino Santini Chorus under direction of M. Sanchez de Lara Ernest Schaeche, Assistant Chorus Master Librarian—Ernest Ceveri Costumer—Mme.Berati Orchestra Manager-—Signer Frank Rossi New York Representative—Antonio Bagarozy Scenery by Ercoie Sormani, Milan, Italy Properties by Louis Levy Stage Effects by Frank Murphy MUSIC G. Ricordo & Company, New York and Milan. Schirmer & Company, New York EXECUTIVE STAFF Sparks M. Berry, Managing Director Tour under direction of L. E. Behymer Manager ........................................................................................................................J. Leroy Drug Special Representative ........................................................................................ Miss Grace Noe Press ............:............................................................................................... Miss Rena MacDonald Stage Carpenter ...................................................................................................... Frank Murphy Taglieri TENOR Master Singer-Teacher — Art of Singing (Italian Bel Canto) |From Elementary Stages to High Artistic Finish High Front Tone Placement, Nasal Resonance, Fundamentals of the OVERTONE As taught by SCAFATI of Naples, VANNUCCINI and CORTESI of Florence, FRANCESCO LAMPERTI of Milan Italian Song Diction with F. Paolo Tosti of London Preparatory course (4 years) with these world-famous masters, prior to 12 seasons as principal tenor of Grand Opera Companies (Italian and English) of international reputation. PROFESSIONAL PUPILS Hugh Cliilders, Basso (international) Rcna Vivlenne, Soprano, Savage Opera Co. (first EngTisn "Mme. Butterfly") Amelia Stone, Soprano, Orpheum Ednah Munsey, Dramatic Soprano, Orpheum Edah Carr, Lyric Soprano, Orpheum Among prominent local singers graduated and at present studying with Mr. Tag-lieri may be mentioned: Mrs. Fay Huntington, Mrs. Andia Frazee, Mrs. J. Curtis Simmons, Mrs. Idah Lidyard, Mrs. Leslie M. Scott, Miss Leah Cohen, Miss Lucille Kirt-land, Miss Mildred Raymond, Miss Tini Ledwidge, Messrs. Dr. Stuart Mcguire, Hart-ridge m; Whipp, John Deegan, A. S. Brown, Chas. B. Arthur, Lowell Patton, J. Carroll Day, Fred Glover, Samuel McFariand, A. J. Campbell, etc., etc. Studio 304-305 Sherman-Clay Building. Main 3145 PROGRAMME—CONTINUED MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 15, 1917 "LA TOSCA" Opera in Three Acts, by G. Puccini First produced in Rome, Italy, January, 1900 CAST Floria Tosca ............................................................................................................ Ester Ferrabini Mario Cavaradossi .......................................................................................... Giuseppe Gaudenzi Baron Scarpia ................................................................................................................ Mario Valle Cesare Angelotti .......................................................................................................... Italo Picchi A Sacristan ......................................................................,............................................. E. Alibertini Spoletta, a Police Agent .......................................................................................... Ariside Neri Sciarrione, a Gendarme ............................................................................................ Gino Santini A Jailor............................................................................................................................ Jose Corral Shepherd Boy................................................................................................................ Anita Jaeggi Judge, Cardinal, Officer, Soldiers, Police Agents, Ladies, Nobles and Citizens Orchestra under the direction of Chev. Fulgenzio Guerrieri Assistant Conductor, Manuel de Lara SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I. Interior of Church of St. Andrea, ACT II. Searpia's Apartments. ACT III. Terrace of San Angelo Castle. CORRECT LIBRETTOS ON SALE IN THE LOBBY THE PLUMBING, HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS OF THIS BUILDING INSTALLED BY RUSHLIGHT & HASTORF Phone East 1434 354 HAWTHORNE AVE. OSCAR HUBER General Contractor 2 27 Sherlock Bldg. PROGRAMME—CONTINUED TUESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 16, 1917 "RIGOLETTO" Opera in Four Acts by Giuseppe Verdi First produced in Venice, Italy, 1851 CAST Rigoletto, a Hunchback, Jester to the Duke.................................................... Mario Valle Duke of Mantua, a Titled Profligate................................................................Pilade Sinagra Gilda, Daughter of Rigoletto................................................................................Nina Morgana Sparafucile, a Hired Assassin....................................................................................Italo Picchi Maddalena, His Sister..................................................................................... Paola Bartoluzzi Count Monterone .......................................................................................................... Gino Santini Count Ceprano .............................................................................................................. Jose Corral Countess Ceprano ...................................................................................................... Anita Jaeggi Borsa .............................................................................................................................. Ariside Neri Marilla ............................................................................................................................ E- Alibertini Courtiers, Pages, Servants Scene and period, Mantua and vicinity, 16th century Orchestra under the direction of Chev. Fulgenzio Guerrieri Assistant Conductor, Manuel de Lara SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I. Ballroom in the Duke's Palace. ACT II. A Street, Rigoletto's Cottage. ACT III. Interior, the Duke's Palace. ACT IV. Sparafucile's Den in the Forest. CORRECT LIBRETTOS ON SALE IN THE LOBBY WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 17, 1917 "MME. BUTTERFLY" Opera in Two Acts by Puccini (In Italian) Founded on the book by John Luther Long and the drama by David Belasco First production. Milan, Italy, 1904 CAST Mme. Butterfly, Cho-Cho-San .......................................................................... Ester Ferrabini Suzuki, Cho-Cho-San's servant .................................................................... Paola Bartoluzzi B. F. Pinkerton, Lieutenant in U. S. Navy............................................Giuseppe Gaudenzi Kate Pinkerton, his American wife............................................................................Miss Akin Sharpless, TJ. S. Consul at Nagasaki............................................................Roberto Viglione Goro, a marriage broker .......................................................................................... Ariside Neri Prince Yamadori, suitor for Cho-Cho-San............................................................Gino Santini The Bonze, Cho-Cho-San's Uncle............................................................................ Jose Corral Official of Registrar ................................................................................................ E. Alibertini Trouble, Cho-Cho-San's child ................................................................................. Elsa Jacchia Cho-Cho-San's Relations and Friends; Servants At Nagasaki, Japan. Time, present Orchestra under the direction of Chev. Fulgenzio Guerrieri Assistant Conductor, Manuel de Lara SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I. A Japanese House, Terrace and Garden in Nagasaki. ACTS II. and III. The Interior of Cho-Cho-San's House. CORRECT LIBRETTOS ON SALE IN THE LOBBY THURSDAY MATINEE, OCTOBER 18, 1917 "LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR" Opera in Three Acts by Gaetano Donizetti First produced in Naples, Italy, 1835 CAST Henry Ashton, of Lammermoor ............................................................................ Karl Formes Lucy, his sister .......................................................................................................... Nina Morgana Sir Edgar of Ravenswood .................................................................................. Pilade Sinagra Lord Arthur Bucklaw .............................................................................................. Ariside Neri Raymond, Chaplain to Lord Ashton........................................................................Italo Picchi Alice, companion to Lucy ................................................................................ Viola Robertson Norman, Captain of the Guards.............................................................................-Arnold Kane Ladies and Knights related to the Ashtons Pages, Soldiers and Domestics in the Ashton Family Scene and period, Scotland, 16th century Orchestra under the direction of Chev. Fulgenzio Guerrieri Assistant Conductor, Manuel de Lara SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I. A Forest near Lammermoor. Scene 2. A Park near the Castle. ACT II. Ante room in the Castle. Scene 2. The Great Hall in the Castle. ACT III. Room in the Castle Scene 2. Tombs of the Ravenswoods. CORRECT LIBRETTO FOR SALE IN THE LOBBY onsienTy arcel PORTLAND'S ONLY BALLET MASTER PREMIER ARTIST IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BALLET "Will teach the same style and system that made the Pav-lowa Ballet famous thruout the world. Private and class instruction in classical and interpretative dancing. Special classes for toe pupils, Russian, French and Italian technique. Moderate tuition. Monsieur Marcel will teach the entire ballet numbers of the incomparable Pavlowa. The light, airy, thistle-down dances of the exquisite Loupakova. The rich, colourful, exotic dances of Ida Rubenstein and Karsavina of Paris and London, artists that have never appeared in America. The beautiful classical numbers of La Loi Fuller and Isidor Duncan. And the entire gamut of Bgyptien and East Indian dance postures of Ruth St. Denis. All instruction under the personal supervision of Monsieur Marcel, the only Ballet Master from the Imperial Russian Government Schools in Western America. STUDIOS THE WHEBLDON ANNEX PROGRAMME—CONTINUE!* THURSDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 18, 1917 "THAIS" Opera in Three Acts, by Massenet Text by Louis Gallet, from the novel by Anatole France First produced Paris, 1894 CAST Thais, actress and courtesan ............................................................................ Ester Ferrabini Athanael, a Cenobite monk ...................................................................................... Mario Valle Nicias, a wealthy Alexandrian......................................................................... Andre Arensen Palemon, an aged Cenobite monk............................................................................ Jose Corral Albine, an Abbess .................................................................................................... Lydia Valdez Crobyle .................................................... Slave ..................................................... Ruth Florence Myrtale ................................................... girls ........................................................ Aniti Jaeggi Monks, Nuns, Citizens, Servants, Dancers Scene—Alexandria and the Egyptian Desert Period—Early Christian Era Orchestra under the direction of Chev. Fulgenzio Guerrieri Assistant Conductor, Manuel de Lara SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I. Camp of the Cenobites. Scene 2. The House of Nicias at Alexandria. ACT II. Thais' Apartments. Scene 2. Street in Alexandria. ACT III. A Desert Oasis. Scene 2. Convent of the White Sisters. CORRECT LIBRETTOS ON SALE IN THE LOBBY FRIDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 19, 1917 "LA BOHEME" Opera in Four Acts by Puccini (In Italian) Libretto by Luigi lllica and G. Giacoza First produced at Turin, Italy, 1896 CAST Rudolph, a Poet..................................................................................................Giuseppe Gaudenzi Marcel, a Painter ................................................................................................ Roberto Viglione Colline, a Philosopher .................................................................................................. Italo Picchi Schaunard, a Musician .............................................................................................. Karl Formes Benoit, an Importunate Landlord ........................................................................ Ariside Neri Alcindoro, a State Councillor ................................................................................ Ariside Neri Custom Officer ........:................................................................................................... E. Albertini Parpigual ...................................................................................................................... Arnold Kane Musetta, a Grisette ................................................................................................ Nina Morgana Mimi, a Maker of Embroidery ................................................................ Josephine Rondero Students, Work Girls, Citizens, Shopkeepers, Vendors, Soldiers, Waiters, etc. Scene and period—Paris, about 1830 Orchestra under the direction of Chev. Fulgenzio Guerrieri Assistant Conductor, Manuel de Lara SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I. A Garret in the Latin Quarter of Paris. ACT II. The Cafe Momus. ACT III. A Tavern at the Barriere d'Enfer. ACT IV. Same as Act I. CORRECT LIBRETTOS ON SALE IN THE LOBBY Phone Main 957 420 Morrison COLUMBIA PRINTING CO. (The Southwick Press) Our Specialties: Publications of all kinds—Magazines, Newspapers, Catalogs, Books, Programs. We have a plant that is completely equipped for this class of work commercial photographers PICTURE FRAMING 444 washington st., near 12TH PROGRAMME—CONTINUED SATURDAY MATINEE, OCTOBER 20, 1917 "carmen" Opera in Pour Acts, by Georges Bizet First production, Paris, 1875 CAST Don Jose, a Brigadier .................................................................................. Giuseppe Gaudenzi Escamillo, a Toreador ................................................................................................ Mario Valle Dancairo, a Smuggler ................................................................................................ Gino Santini Remendado, a Smuggler ............................................................................................ Ariside Neri Zuinga, a Captain ........................................................................................................ Italo Picchi Morales, a Brigadier ................................................................................................ E. Albertini Micaela, a Peasant Girl ................................................................................ Josephine Rondero Frasquita ..........................................Friends of................................................ Viola Robertson Mercedes ............................................ Carmen ........................................................ Lydia Valdez Carmen, a Cigarette Girl, afterwards a Gypsy............................................Ester Ferrabini An Innkeeper, Guide, Officers, Dragoons, Lads, Cigar Girls, Gypsies, Smugglers Scene and period—Seville, Spain, about 1820 Orchestra under the direction of Chev. Fulgenzio Guerrieri Assistant Conductor, Manuel de Lara SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I. A Public Square in Seville. ACT II. A Tavern in the Suburbs of Seville. ACT III. A Wild and Rocky Pass in the Mountains. ACT IV. A Square in Seville, with the Walls of the Bull Ring shown at the Back. CORRECT LIBRETTO ON SALE IN THE LOBBY SATURDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 20, 1917 "il, trovatore" Opera in Four Acts, by Giuseppe Verdi First produced, Rome, Italy, 1853 CAST Leonora, beloved by Manrico .................................................................... Josephine Rondero Azucena, reputed mother of Manrico ........................................................ Paola Bartoluzzi Inez, attendant of Leonora ............................................................................ Viola Robertson Manrico, a young warrior ................................................................................. Andre Arensen Count di Luna, his rival................................................................................ Roberto Viglione Ferrando, the Count's follower ............................................................................ Italo Picchi Ruiz, a Gypsy, Manrico's follower ........................................................................ Ariside Neri An Old Gypsy .............................................................................................................. E. Alibertini Messengers, Soldiers, Nuns, Gypsies, Attendants, etc. Scene and period—Biscay and Aragon, middle of 15th century Orchestra under the direction of Chev. Fulgenzio Guerrieri Assistant Conductor, Manuel de Lara SYNOPSIS OF SCENES ACT I. Scene 1—Vestibule in Palace. Scene 2—Gardens of the Palace. ACT II. A Gypsy Camp in the Biscay Mountains. ACT III. The Camp of Di Luna. ACT IV. Scene 1—Exterior of the Palace. Scene 2—Prison Cell of Manrico. CORRECT LIBRETTOS ON SALE IN THE LOBBV t PROGRAM PUBLISHED by 2L Wellington 518 Northwestern Bank Building. Main 12 80 ?|ear #ranb <&ptxa in i§oux <0ton Jtome The Victrola and the selections from all the best Operas, and by the best artists on the Victor Records make it possible for you to be thus entertained in your own home Sherman JMay & Go, SIXTH & MORRISON STREETS The words, "It's a Steinway," convey a more definite impression of supreme piano quality than do any other words in the English language. COMPLIMENTS OF ladd & TlLTON Bank HEADQUARTERS FOR LIBERTY BONDS