11 10 157 https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/a02d813da03cc54ba6276c1c026ca3de.JPG 8b7e8c1be7c8a4648e28d0b91867abab Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Regent [advertisement] Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Regent Theatre advertisement. <em>Ottawa Journal</em>. September 29, 1917: 15. Microfilm from Ottawa Public Library. Description An account of the resource The first of three times this image of the Regent Orchestra would be featured in the Ottawa Journal between 1917 and 1918. A rare example of putting cinema musicians front and centre in a newspaper advertisement. <a href="https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/neatline/show/the-regent-orchestra-1917-1918" target="_self">Click here</a> to learn more about this orchestra. Full page black and white advertisement with photo of Regent Concert Orchestra in centre (all male, black tie, with instruments). Above photo reads, "The Incomparable Regent Concert Orchestra". Below Photo reads: "Prof. Amedee Tremblay | Prof. Joseph Pelisek | Prof. J. Hillas | Prof. Rudolph Pelisek (Director) | Prof. Horace Wilson | Prof. R. R. Wimperis | Prof. Lucien Labelle". Text as follows: The Ottawa Evening Journal Saturday September 29, 1927 | Announcement Extraordinary Of The Most Progressive Policy Ever Pursued By Any Canadian Theatre | The Regent | Have made arrangements for the purchase at a tremendous price of the Latest And Greatest Feature Films In The World | Recognized as the most exclusive, extensive And High Class Film Features On The North American Continent | Some of the Features: "Baby Mine" | "The Slacker" | "Fighting Odds" | "Womanhood" | "Twin Beds" | "The Call of Her People" | "Mother O' Mine" | "The Spreading Dawn" | "The Eternal Magdalene" | "The Auction Block" | "The Manxman" | Some of the Stars: | Madge Kennedy | Jane Cowl | Emily Stevens | Maxine Elliott | Alice Joyce | Ethel Barrymore | Mae Marsh | Mme. Olga Petrova | Harold Lockwood | Francis X. Bushman | Mary Garden | Clara Kimball Young | Extra! Extra! Extra! | In addition to this wonderful Film Service and Famous Orchestra The Regent will present during the coming season Artists of World wide reputation. They will include Willis Flanagan, Tenor; Mlle. Rubanni, Soprano, Madame Choiseul, Soprano; Harold Jarvis, America's Most Popular Tenor. | Popular Prices Will Prevail --- Matinee 10c, 15c. Evening 15c, 20c, 25c Box Seats 35c | All Next Week - Madge Kennedy in "Baby Mine" Miss Irene Delory | Lyric Soprano, Direct from Boston https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/33b039a53f551df0fb32f136bee9da5c.jpg 97dffa14146caa9310a14b6ecabe8d80 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Charleston Taught on Centre Screen" [article] Subject The topic of the resource newspaper article; dance; Centre Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Charleston Taught on Centre Screen." <em>Ottawa Journal</em>. July 2, 1926: 13. Microfilm found at Ottawa Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text; newspaper article Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource An article announcing a series of dance lessons on screen at the Centre theatre. Inscription: Charleston Taught on Centre Screen | Movie fans and dance lovers will be well advised to follow the Centre Theatre shows for the next four weeks, as Manager Don Stapleton has something unique and interesting to offer, and it's all the craze nowadays. | You guessed right, it's the Charleston, but not a demonstration or exhibition. It's an honest to goodness series of lessons on the screen presented by the foremost dance master in America, Ned Weyburn. | The complete course of Charleston lessons will take four weeks to show. The first lesson will commence this Saturday and continue all next week. A new lesson will be given every succeeding week for the next three weeks, starting on Saturday. The foremost dance instructor in America gives you the lessons and demonstrates each step Special Charleston music by the famous Centre Theatre orchestra under the direction of Mr. Jack Fallen will add to value of the lessons. If the combination of Ned Weyburn and the Centre orchestra doesn't send you away "steppin' " some you had better consult your doctor. | The Centre Theatre will continue their summer policy of two complete shows every week, changing on Saturdays and Wednesdays, but the Charleston lessons will start Saturday for the complete week. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/765acf306917b744369179bafa6fcdeb.jpg 1c55f492185f53bd8085ac64dcb364fc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Flower Theatre [advertisement] Subject The topic of the resource advertisement; recital; films Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Flower Theatre advertisement. <em>Ottawa Journal</em>. July 13, 1914: 13. Microfilm from Ottawa Public Library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1914 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text; photo; newspaper advertisement Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource The interior of the Flower Theatre with a Wulitzer Motion Picture Orchestra organ below the screen. A rare example of a photograph of a theatre’s interior and instrument being featured in an advertisement. Inscription: Flower Theatre | Photo-Plays | Organ Recitals. | Open, 12.30. Evenings, 7 p.m. Relation A related resource The Flower's Wulitzer Motion Picture Orchestra organ is also mentioned in <a href="https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/items/show/25">this 1914 C. W. Lindsay advertisement</a>. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/5f3005024dba68a19cd1c76b86689ee9.JPG ebe073df6c42811fa71456b05a04c617 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "The Birth of a Nation" at the Dominion Theatre [advertisement] Subject The topic of the resource advertisement; Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Dominion Theatre advertisement. <em>Ottawa Journal</em>. June 8, 1918: 15. Microfilm found at Ottawa Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1918 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text; illustration; newspaper advertisement Description An account of the resource An illustrated advertisement for 1918 showings of the controversial 1915 film "The Birth of a Nation" at the Regent Theatre featuring "Original Effects" and a "Big Orchestra." Inscription: Dominion | Today | Last Time | "Intolerance" | Next Week - Matinee 2.30; Evening 3.15 | Most Stupendous Spectacle Mortal Mind Has Even Conceived | D. W. Griffith's Monster Production | The Birth of a Nation | 18,000 People | 3,000 Horses | Cost $500,000 | Original Effects | Big Orchestra | First Time at Popular Prices | Matinees, 25c | Night, 25c and 50c https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/040fa0c62654ce0edb54616b570327bd.jpg e4027c962a30677b73490a8e2124424e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Horace Wilson Has Won Many Honors: Regent Organist Has Had a Varied Career" [article] Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Horace Wilson Has Won Many Honors." <em>Ottawa Journal</em>. April 1, 1920: 18. Microfilm found at Ottawa Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource newspaper article Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource A praiseful short biography of Horace Wilson's training and achievements. Inscription: HORACE WILSON HAS WON MANY HONORS | Regent Organist Has Had a Varied Career. | One of Ottawa's talented musicians is Mr. Horace Wilson, A.R.C.O., who is the organist, choirmaster and compose of St. John's Church and organist of the Regent Theatre. | Mr. Wilson was educated at the Yorkshire training College of Music, Leeds, was winner of the Billbrough Scholarship, Leeds, in 1899 in piano, singing and theory; also Associate Diploma at the Royal College of Organists, London, 1905; Conductor of Pudsey Municipal Orchestra, Professor of Harmony and singing to Yorkshire County Council Technical Schools, Freemason no. 219 Duke of Abercorn. Portadown Royal Arch Chapter, St. John's 134 Lurgan, and was organist of the Rialto Theatre, New York. Mr. Wilson has also had success as a choir trainer and vocal teacher, amongst his successes in open competition being two first prizes (choirs), 1st and 2nd prizes vocal, piano and organ, examinations 44, R.A.M., and R.C.M. honors 21. Mr. Wilson has given numerous concerts both musical and dramatic in Ottawa. | Amongst the numerous works Mr. Wilson has given with different choral societies are the following: "Elijah," "Hiawatha," "Messiah," "May Queen," "Holy City," and "Wreck of the Hesperus. Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/items/show/17" target="_blank">This advertisement</a> for Horace Wilson's music education services was published in the paper on the same day. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/42073622df3f4456d9825e0485a5a7a8.jpg 96e0bdfecf4100f007d93c87c39d68de Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rudolph Pelisek obituary Description An account of the resource Rudolph Pelisek obituary. Second page missing from microfilm. Inscription: Talented Musician Played Many Times Before European Royalty. | Heart Trouble Causes Death Rudolph Pelisek, musical director of the Regent Theatre and a violinist of international reputation, who had played before many crowned heads in Europe, died in a local hospital at three o’clock this morning in his morning in his thirty-seventh year. An outstanding figure in musical circles in Ottawa because of his talent and personality, Mr. Pelisek was widely known to the general public, and his absence lately from the leadership of the Regent orchestra, for whose high standards he was so largely responsible, had been regretted. Rudolph Pelisek was taken ill with heart trouble last March, but not until the summer of 1925 did it become serious. Six weeks before Christmas he went to the Civic Hospital, returning to his home, 259 Bayswater avenue over the Christmas and New Year season. He was taken to the hospital yesterday, and passed away at three o’clock this morning Came Here in 1912 He was born of Bohemian parents in Schumla, Bulgaria, 36 years ago. He early showed promise as a musician and as a young man played before the Czar of Russia, the King of Serbia, the King of Bulgaria, and other crowned heads of Europe. He had played in Madrid and at the “Hippodrome” in London, and possessed many valuable tokens of appreciation received from his many admirers. Mr. Pelisek came to Ottawa in 1912, and had resided here since then. He first played in the Imperial Theatre and later assumed musical directorship of the Re[gent] Continued on Page Two Photo Title: Violinist Died Photo Caption: Rudolph Pelisek, talented violinist and director of the Regent Theatre orchestra, who died this morning in his 37th year. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Rudolph Pelisek, Violinist and Orchestra Leader, Dies in His Thirty-Seventh Year."<em> Ottawa Journal.&nbsp;</em>January 20, 1926: 1. Microfilm from Ottawa Public Library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926 Language A language of the resource English https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/e562958c172561c06760e276c2ee6b63.jpg 169b3bcb70474898f98a67d719574443 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "Let's All Go To the Franklin" [advertisement] Subject The topic of the resource sheet music; newspaper Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Let's All Go To the Franklin." <em>Ottawa Journal</em>. September 29, 1923: 18. Microfilm found at Ottawa Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1923 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource sheet music; newspaper advertisement Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource The music for “Let’s All Go To the Franklin” was published in the <em>Ottawa Journal </em>as part of&nbsp;“Franklin Week” in September 1929. Black and white advertisement/ piano sheet music with vocal line and lyrics. Illustration of J. M. Franklin's silhouette head under title and dedication. Text at the top of the document is as follows: " "Let's All Go To the Franklin" | Dedicated to J. M. Franklin | Words and Music by Jack Sniderman Specially composed for Franklin Week Oct 1st | Played by Franklin Superior Orchestra - Ottawa. Can - Lionel Mortimer. Director" Song lyrics are as follows: Ev'ry bo-dy list-en while I sing this song to you. If you're feeling gloomy it will tell you what to do. Just stroll a-long to Queen and Bank and there you'll see the crowd. If you listen to their sayings you will here this said outloud. (Chorus) Let's all go to the Franklin. That's the only place for me. There the show is best. better than the rest. So I know my girls and I get there early. There the crowd's always going there must be a reason why. So just come along and you'll hear this little song. Let's all go to the Franklin. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/e4d5bb4a0ee274ff21953bf3d5889521.jpg 3fbdc4f33c44de21aa6b39584c28467d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pelisek Trio at Peter's Cafe Subject The topic of the resource advertisement Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peter's Cafe advertisement, <em>Ottawa Journal</em>, May 20, 1916: 9. Microfilm at Ottawa Public Library Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1916 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource photo; text; newspaper advertisement Language A language of the resource English Description An account of the resource An advertisement for regular Sunday concerts of Rudolph Pelisek and his trio at Peter's Cafe. Inscription: The Famous Trio | Commencing Tonight | Monsieur Rudolphe Pelisek and His Well-Known Orchestra Will Play | A Selection of Classic and Popular Music Every Evening from a Quarter to 6 to a Quarter Past 7 | Sundays from 5.30 to 7.30 and from 9.00 to 10.30 in Peter's Cafe | 77 Bank Street | [text below photo] M. Rudolphe Pelisek is an artist of the highest rank. His wonderful talent has delighted the most critical audiences in London, Paris, Petrograd, and Madrid. Mr. Pelisek is well known in Ottawa, and is at present engaged as orchestra leader at the Regent. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/d39c9e986ef7d16a8fcaf278691e1743.png 1553d660c29d70c4b5340e4622c64b1d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Horace Wilson [advertisement] Subject The topic of the resource advertisement; musician; music teacher Description An account of the resource An advertisement for the music education services of Horace Wilson. Black and white advertisement showing a headshot of a man in a suit with a moustache, glasses, and dark hair to the right. Text of the left reads as follows: Horace Wilson A. R. C. O | Organist and Choirmaster St. John's Church | Organist Regent Theatre | Professor of Voice production, Singing, Piano, Organ, Elocution, Harmony, Counterpoint, etc. | Studio-Apt. 6 | 289 Metcalfe St. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text; photo; newspaper advertisement Language A language of the resource English Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Horace Wilson A.R.C.O. advertisement. <em>Ottawa Journal</em>. April 1, 1920: 21. Microfilm from Ottawa Public Library. Relation A related resource <a href="https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/items/show/11" target="_blank">This article</a>&nbsp;on Horace Wilson was published in the paper on the same day. https://omeka.uottawa.ca/silentfilmmusiccanada/files/original/c0f844615987cdc4a3a5f25a33b804a3.png cb22b90c7c1d8e0abf9150f0eb7411e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Description An account of the resource This collection includes items pertaining to silent film music practice in Ottawa. It also includes items that shed light on theatre orchestras and musicians that played alongside films. Please click "Items in the Silent Film Music in Ottawa Collection" to explore the full collection. Title A name given to the resource Silent Film Music in Ottawa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, https://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource C. W. Lindsay Recital Programme [advertisement] Subject The topic of the resource advertisement; programme Description An account of the resource An advertisement and programme for violinist Rudolph Pelisek's concert at C. W. Lindsay Limited Pianos in 1915 Black and white advertisement. "C.W. Lindsay Limited Pianos 189 Sparks St." logo at bottom. Text reads as follows: Linsay Recital | Saturday Afternoon, January 30th, 1915, At 3.30, | Programme | 1. Victrola - La Favorite (Spirit So Fair). No. 88004. Caruso | 2. Solo - Apollo Player. Romance (Svendseir). Roll No. 400056. | 3. Violin Solo - Selected. Rudolph Pelisek. | 4. Victrola - Stabat Mater (Rossini). No. 88132. Homer. | 5. Solo - Apollo Player. Ballade in A Flat (Chopin). Roll No. 80224. | 6. Victrola - Madame Butterfly (Finale Act 1). Duet, Farrar-caruso No. 89017. | 7. Violin Solo - Selected. Rudolph Pelisek. | 8. Solo - Apollo Player. Valse in E. (Moszkowski). Roll No. 80477. | 9. Victrola - Rose of My Geart (Hermann Lehr). R. Warrenrath. No. 17618 | Rudolph Pelisek - Violinist. | God Save the King. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource text; advertisement; programme Language A language of the resource English Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived C. W. Lindsay Limited Pianos advertisement. <em>Ottawa Journal</em>. January 29, 1915: 15. Microfilm from Ottawa Public Library. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1915