Show Sit CH writing the article on Her 1bjelltys company which beads this c umn we have had the pleasure plea-sure of a conversation with Mr Howard P Taylor sgent and representative rep-resentative if Ool Mapleson Mr Clawson Mr Taylor and Mr Cat e less met at the store of the last named genlaman yesterday at noon to talk over the choice of a work for Salt Lake and our Dramatic and Lyric reporter was courteously in vi el to be present The result of the conference was what we surmised sur-mised above that Lucia will be the opera performed Aida is impracticable im-practicable on account of the heavy scenic display required I PuritanI It is thought is not sufficiently well known here and it does not bring out the greatest strength of the company com-pany Lucia affords Gerster the greatest possible chance for display dis-play both vocally and in acting as every cne will know who is acquainted with the great mad scene in the opera The chorus also have ample opportunity and the costuming of the work Mr Taylor states far exceeds in richness rich-ness any others of their repertory No auction sale of seats will take place prices will be as we have stated them above and the sale of seals will commence five days in advance Mr Anton Pedersen is engaged in bewildering the public as to whcli particular instrument he is most proficient in playing he started to rise as a pianist then made a hit as a soloist on the baritone bari-tone horn evoked many favorable mentions for his viola or second violin playing next shot into notice as a leader and conductor took a fortnight and mastered the rudiments rudi-ments of the clarionet and last Friday Fri-day night he took the place of the cornet until that gentleman appeared ap-peared from the rink There is a limit to most things but apparently not to Mr Pedersons capabilities |