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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15

known many q student land many
virtuoso, too, for that matter) whose
intellectual attitude toward music was
on almost as low plane as his. 1t IS
a pity that practical proficiency in
musical performance exacts so mucn
physical drudgery as 1T does, put am
snro that il students we're compelled
to study music as the comprehensive
art which it was in classic times ana
which il still is in its essence, the
drudgery could be vastly reduced. We
would naturally have fewer music stu
dents, which would be no great mis-
sic;ansLmore musical artists.
The most unlovely and unjustifianie
conoeit in the world is that of the ordi-
nary virtuoso-hslf or full-fedeed, II
makes no difference. Nine times out OF
ten his knowledge of music is bounded
by his technical knowledge OF his IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15
What Should Music Student Know Before
Entering Upon a Professional Career !?

strument and of just so much Of its
literature as practical experience has
thrown in his way. OF the other in
struments he is as contemptuously ig-
norant as he is of the relationship OF
his little field to music in general OF
NO other artist is this true. There is
not only sympathetic appreciation of
each others art among sculptors, paint
ers and architects, but practical knowl-
edge also How, then, are We to account
for the affectation which is so common
among musical students and prac-
titioners? Where would they stand il
capacity to practise their art depended
upon as broad and deep an intellectual
training as is enforced upon the archi-
tect. for example, And yet, until a
higher standard of general culture is
insisted upon than generally prevails in
music schools We shall continue 10 turn
out artisans instead of artists who, un-
like the hsndicrsftsmen in other fields
of communal activity will work harm
rather than good because they will in
turn breed their own kind.
Ii would be a good thing for music
and for popular culture if there were
more amateurs-that is lovers in
music and fewer so-called profession
as as an avocation and fewer as a vo-
cation. Then it might be possible to
compel in the latter class the better
and wider training which the former
would welcome AS a medium for in
creasing their enjoyment. Then it
would be possible to insist that be-
fore entering the profession a music
student should ''know music" and peo-
pie in general would have clearer
apprehension Of what musical knowl-
edge means And music and musicians
would stand higher in the appreciation
of people who, though, like Charles
Lamb, "orgsnically' incapable of
tune" are nevertheless cultured and
willing to look with more favorable
eyes than is now possible upon the
art whose practice seems TO them to
exact so little intellectually.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15
BY II. +. kREHBlEL.

"What should a music student know
before entering upon professional ca
reerfs Is Q question which has been
asked Of me In such seriousness that
I cannot turn It away with the lawyers
demurrer that It is not sufficiently def-
mite and certain. There are so many
things that a music student who thinks
himself ripe for professional life ought
to know that / mistrust my ability
even TO make a list Of them. The most
obvious answer, "He ought 20 know
music" is too comprehensive to be put
forward without definition and explain
alton. and, granting such knowledge in
it's fullest sense, it would not follow
that its possessor was qualified to
adopt the profession of a musician in
any one OF its many branches. Fitness
in other things besides knowledge is
also essential. That proposition, how
ever. | leave as q matter of course in
order to address myself to the con-
sideration Of some Of the musical quail
ifcations which a musician ought to
have if he is to be anything better than
a mere handicraftsman; if he is to
know music.
| have never known the story told
Of the young woman who said she
wasn't studying music any more, but
taking voice." without its calling out
a smile; but it would be difficult to
invent a story which better illustrates
the attitude of the average student
toward his art. 1t does not matter
what branch of music is pursued by
the average student, his thoughts, am
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15

billions and interests revolve around
that branch to the exclusion practically
Of everything else connected with the
art; and yet, strictly speaking, one
might have all the proficiency in that
branch which 1t would be possible to
attain and yet not be a musician. Mu-
sicians, indeed, are rare birds-much
rarer than virtuosi. 1t is a disagreeable
thing to say, but it is the truth, never
theless, that music, as ordinarily prac-
tised, is the least intellectual Of all the
arts. Indeed, | have sometimes been
tempted TO think that virtuosoship in
song or instrumental performance is
possible to the meanest intellect. AS
a boy | listened to the performances of
Blind Tom; a prodigious pianistic tai
ent, but an imbecile. OF course, no one
would speak of the extraordinary per-
Torrance of the sightless. hslf-witted
negro as those of an artist, but have
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15
BY WARREN X. HIDDEN
Warden of the Guild from 1908 to
1910; Chairman of the Ex-
animation Committee.

For more than FIVE centuries the
universities in England have conferred
degrees upon musicians, either honoris
causa or after examination, but the
institution of test Of the theoretical
and technical attainments Of organists
exclusively is Of comparatively recent
date, at least in the English-speaking
countries. Physicians, lawyers and
members of other professions are re-
quired to possess credentials showing
their fitness to practise and recent
discussion among the musicians in the
various parts OF the United States has
disclosed the fact that there is an in
creasing demand in this country for
some sort of a testimonial of pro-
fciency in the case Of music teachers.
In some localities it has even been pro-
posed TO institute a system Of regis
tration.
This matter was anticipated about
twenty years ago, when the American
Guild of Organists was founded The
idea was suggested by the acknowi-
edged success of the Royal College OF
Organists in England. This organlza-
ton held its first examination in 1866,
when seven persons were tested in or
gan playing and theory. At the pres
ent time the Royal College examines
about seven hundred organists a year,
and the number is increasing.
This state of affairs indicates that
the profession in England accepts the
work of the college as a very impor-
tant factor in the evolution of our art.
The college is solely an examining in
stitution and has no teaching staff.
Many famous organists have passed
its examinations. Surely they would
not have submitted themselves to the
judges unless they held "A high opinion
Of the value of the diploma. The
American Guild Of Organists was
founded in 1896 by LAT organists-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15
Coming Concerts and Recitals.

Quartet will play at the first of the
clubs Friday evening series. OWING 70
the demand for seats last year the CLUB
is this year giving two series OF SIX
chamber concerts, each at intervals OF
about a month, in both Of which the
Kneisel and Flonzaley quartets, DAVID
and Clara Names, the Tollefsen Irio'
the Philharmonic and the Vicolpian
Trio will appear Students and wage
earners, teachers, artists and profes-
sional people are eligible TO memoeI
ship, and may obtain admission to al
the clubs concerts upon payment OF 81
for each series to the secretary, room
1906, 32 Union Square.
Edith Halett-Frank, one OF Nine.
Garrigue's artist pupils, has been en-
gagged for a number Of concerts 70
take place during October: On jan
uary / she starts on a thlrty-week
concert tour. Miss Halett-Frank IS
preparing her programme at the uar-
rigue studio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15

About twenty years ago few promi-
nent organists Of New York. led by
the late DR.. Gerrit Smith, conceived
the idea Of forming a guild of organ
lists. This little company secured the
cooperation Of more than a hundred
well-known organists throughout the
country, and now known as founders
The main object was to secure a char
ter and incite their brethren to in
creased learning and skill, 20 enable
them to pass such examinations as
would secure for them associate or fell
lowship certificates, setting forth the
fact that they had successfully met
the requirements.
The Guild has grown with each sue
ceeding year, until now it is repre-
scented by chapters in most of the
states of the Union and the provinces
of Canada.
While mistakes have been made
through lack of skill and experience,
each governing body has proiited by
the efforts of those who have had con-
troll before them. The unanlmity OF
purpose which has actuated its mem
bers and the mutual regard which has
ever been in evidence have carried this
organization on past the experimental
stage, until it now stands. the best OK
ample and exponent of standardization
so much desired by the various musi-
cal organizations.
Each year the number of candidates
for examination is increasing, and II
would not be surprising if the hun
dred mark would be reached this
year. The Guild stands for greater
learning and higher efficiency, and in
creasng care is being taken as TO the
character of its members, for all must
first be admitted as colleagues before
being permitted to apply for examina-
ton. This gives opportunity to care
fully scrutinize the references as 10
character and qualifications.
All the officers thus far have labored
without salary or reward and have
cheerfully given of their time and
strength TO the cause. With rapidly
growing needs, this condition cannot
last much longer, for an undivided at
tention of the principal officers will
very soon be needed.
Organists all over the land owe much
10 the Guild for what it has done in
raising the status of the profession
and for the inspiration II has given to
the young students, who find in it
goal for their aspirations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15

professionals, residing in different
parts of the United States. Among
them were Prof. J. X. Paine, OF Har-
ward; Dudley Buck, Arthur Foote, Ho-
ratio Parker, s. p. Warren and L. X.
Kroeeer. Many of them had pursued
their studies in Germany and France,
but they recognized the fact that the
Englishmen had evolved soundly
practical scheme for the elevation OF
the plane of efficiency among organ
lists. and they adopted it.
The objects of the Guild are set forth
in its constitution:
.sTo raise the standard OF efficiency
of organists by examinations IN or
gan playing, in the theory OF music and
in p,neral musical knowledge and to
Grant certificates Of fellowship and
associateship to members of the Guild
who pass such examinations.
"To provide members with oppor-
tupities for meeting, for the discus
sion of professional topics, and 10 DO
other such lawful things as are Incl
dental TO the purposes of the Guild"
A charter was granted by the Re
pents of the University Of the State
of New York. The charter members OF
the Guild were termed FOUNDERS.
Their object was, and is, entirely al
truist;c. No official Of the Guild re-
ceives any remuneration. The work
is supported by the small annual dues
of members. The examination fees are
barely sufficient to pay the expenses
of the annual tests. A number of Fell
lows of the Royal College Of Organ
lists we're among the first to enter the
Guild in that class of membership,
which now numbers more than one
hundred. who have attained to the
possession of the highest of the GER
tificates of proficiency issued by the
Guild. There are nearly three nun
dred associates who have earned the
lower certificate. The total member
ship is more than two thousand, and
is organized in twenty-five chapters
in the United States and Canada, IN
addition TO the headquarters body IN
the vicinity of New York. The annual
examinations have been held in nine
teen cities, and the number OF candi-
dates is steadily increasing.
As an indication of the attitude OF
the profession toward this work, 1t
may be mentioned that many organ
lists of experience and established repu-
tation are among the number, showing
their estimation Of the value Of the
title of Fellow" or Associate" Of the
Guild. Many of them occupy impor-
tant positions as professors in col
leges or directors of conservatories.
The extension of the Guild into
Canada was effected by the writer in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15
Twenty-Five Chapters and Membership OF Two in0o'A''
in 1916, the Twentieth Year of Its Existence

1909 II is a further proof that we
are working in the interest OF ih'er-
national fraternity. Our examinations
have been held in three cities IN the
Dominion, and one Of our most nour-
;sbing ehapters has it's headquarters IN
Toronto. with a membership as lar
West as the Province Of Alberta. The
scope of the examinations is IN the
constant care of the committee in
charge, and it embraces every element
for the theoretical and musical devei-
opment Of the organist.
While some of the tests are in sub
iects which might not be demanded OF
every organist in his ordinary work,
there is no detail in which an earnest
musician would wish to be found want
ing.
The instrumental tests comprise:
1. The performance of standard
pieces by both classical and modern
composers, in which the judges award
markings for all the elements Of good
playing. e.. accuracy, tempo, phrasing
and registration.
2. Sight reading of trio Of moder-
ate difficulty.
3. Sight reading of an ancient vocal
score with C clefs (for the Fellow
ship. or modern score tfor the Asso-
ciateship).
4. Transportation at sight of short
passage.
8. Harmonizing melody and fill
ing up" of figured bass"
6. Improvisation upon given theme
(for the Fellowship.
z. Tests ip meditation.
The written work in the theoretical
examination comprises:
!. Strict counterpoint in two, three
and four parts, in various species and
combinations.
2. Fugal exposition (for the Fellow
ship, or answers to fugue subjects,
with counter-subjec (for the Asso-
ciateship).
3. Questions in general musical
knowledge.
4. Musical dictation, or writing a
melody or harmonic phrase as played
by the supervisor of the examination.
5. DEMONSTRATION of a pianoforte ex-
cerpt from a standard work (for the
Fellowship.
6. Harmonization of melody and Of
a figured bass.
7. Harmonization of ground bass"
(for the Fellowship.
g. Composition of a sentence of six
teen bars in length.
g. Transcription for the organ from
a pianoforte excerpt.
TO- Composition of a string quartet
(for the Fellowship.
No examiner is permitted to officate
in the case of any candidate who has
been his pupil in any of the branches;
consequently absolute impartiality is
assured. In some chapters very
large proportion of the membership
consists of those who have taken the
examinations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15

Helen Dewitt Jacobs, violinist, Will
give her first recital of the season at
the Brooklyn Academy of Music on
Sunday afternoon, November 26. Miss
Jacobs studied with Professor Leopold
Won Auer in Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15

The Flonzaley Quartet inaugurated
the Saturday evening" chamber music
series of the PeopleE Symphony Con-
certs Auxiliary Club at Washington
Irving High School last evening and on
Friday evening, October q, the Kneisel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-10-15

Sergei Klibsnsky, vocal Instructor,
announces another concert OF his pu-
pills, to take place on Wednesday, Octo.
Der 10, at the auditorium Of the west
Side Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton, West Fifty-seventh Street, at e;iS
.. m. Complimentary tickets Tor TINS
recital may be had at the studio, 212
West Fifty-ninth Street.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-07

Conditions
atLeWiSton

Lewiston. Me-, March 6.-The Lewiston
tonight SAYS:
One of the bitterest political battles in
the history of Lewiston came to a close
at O'Clock this afternoon Election day
was full of exciting features. There were
lively scraps in several of the wards to
say nothing of the street-corner argu-
ments, drunkenness. betting, etc. 1t was
claimed that both sides were using booze
and using it in generous doses. Honors
had been even between the Democratic
and Republican parties throughout the
campaign in the distribution of free booze
and so far as observations went yester-
day each party maintained its relative
position marvelously well.
Fist fights were featured in Wards
Three, Two and Six and there were minor
mix-ups in some of the other wards.
Callers "Once Over"
Perhaps Ward Six was the banner ward
for excitement. Here it was evident that
the Democrats had prepared to at least
restrain ex-City Marshal Caller, a for
mer Democrat. who has been leading the
fight in that ward for the republicans
this campaign.
Deputy Sheriff Joe Picard was on guard
over the ballot box and Officer Bill
Breton was a worthy aid. Both Picard
and Breton are life-size types of we'll
developed men and are said to have dis
positions in keeping with their physical
strength. when ocoasion demands II,
Caller. who has been known as a
white hope in Ward Six, was Johnny
on the spot when the polls opened. Forces
were pretty evenly divided. Nobody
seemed afraid and when somebody start
ed something Caller and Breton were
found in the mix-up.
1t looked like a free for all fight at
one time but Breton and Picard 9ava
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-07
Country Doctor Found
the Right Liniment

Down Fast" as they say OF Maine,
there lived good old Doctor Abner
johnson. 1t was in q little country
town where every family knew the
value of keeping a good linment on
hand. :
They were hard working people,
often exposed to cold. and nearly ev-
cry body had the rheumatic" espec-
tally muscular rheumatism, and hard
work gave them sprains. bruises and
such pains. A&<S
The doctor studied and experimental
and finally found a recipe for Iini-
ment that took the pain right out of
all these ails. 1t somehow seems to
get right at the trouble and takes
the pain away quick. Yet it is SO
harmless you can take it inside as
we'll as rubbing it on the skin.
So the recipe found by good old
Doctor Abner Johnson was put up in
bottles and called "Johnson"s Anodyne
Liniment." Probably you have heard OF
1t many times. Whenever you want
"a good liniment remember and buy
"Johnson's Anodyne Liniment," the re-
cipe of old Doctor Abner johnson. II
can be bought wherever medicines en-
Sold.-Ady.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-07

Paris. March 6.-Yesterday was a
good day for the French at Nerdun, ac-
cording to information received TINS
morning and public confidence is great
ly strengthened by the news OF the
continued repulses of the German at
tacks. In military and political circles
lively satisfaction is expressed regard
ing the situation and the. opinion now
begins to prevail that the great EFFORTS
of the Germans will be more easily dis
posed of than was at first expected
Best Troops Hurled Forward
Having failed to make any impression
on the Douaumont position and on NauN,
TO its right. the German general stan
determined TO smash the French left on
the Vacherauville wood-Cote du Poivre
position Without regard to cost, the
hest troops were hurled forward, but
with no more success than elsewhere
Pomeranians and what was left of the
the Brandenburgers dashed themselves
vainly against the French, who stood as
immovable as rock wall.
As at Nauz, the Germans finally 1eii
hack. leaving heaps of dead on the
ground. The French infantry, support
cd bv their formidable artillery. which
will never henceforth lack ammunition
showed themselves able to resist every
onslaught.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-07
TOWN ELECTIONS

READF1ELD-selectm c. f. Folsom
W. L. Gordon, c. A. Collins; town clerk
A. H. Wilson: town agent. c. +. FOLSOM
treasurer. ". r. Mace: tax collector, W
T. Mace; school committee. I. "; w. Ne
Ouaide. Money appropriated: Schools
$500: highways soOO0; fire department, s25
street lights, $500.
ROME-A spirited and largely attended
town meeting was held Monday. at Rome
The only real contest developed was thai
over first and second selectmen. b. A
Hawes, the newly elected first selectman
received the largest vote ever thrown foi
any candidate in the history of the town
The officers elected are: Moderator. u
". Dameron town clerk. George Leba.
rion: first selectman. b. A. Hawes: second
selectman. E. +. Foster: third selectman
George Lebarion; collector, 6. G. Downs
school committee. Fred Hartford: constal
bles, G. G. Downs and Ralph Hersonl
Appropriations were as follows: Schools
$500; State road, s525: snow. 500: repairs
on schoolhouse. SIS: High school: $50
town officers, s40o; note on the Messa'
lonskee National Bank, 5000
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-07
FLETCHER TELLS
WHAT IS NEEDED
FOR U. S. TO Equal
| GERM AN FLEET
Three Dreadnoughts and Four
Battle Cruisers Would Raise
Present American Force to
German Fighting Strength :.

washington. March 6.-Three dread l.
noughts and four battle cruisers added
to the American fleet built and au-
thorized would make it the equal in
nshting strength Of the present Ger
man fleet, Admiral Fletcher. command
er of the Atlantic fleet. declared today
before the House raval committee.
While Germany has seven battle
cruisers and the United States none.
the admiral said, the 35-knot craft
proposed by the Navy department
would be so much superior to anything
now afioat that four Of them. possibly
seven German boats.
With the present feet of AZ battle
ships of all types, three additional
dreadnoughts and seven battle cruis-
ers, Admiral Fletcher thought We
could reasonably expect to make a
good defense. although not an abso-
lutte one" of both coasts against any
combination of two enemy powers that
did not include Great Britain.
The Admiral said that he and a ma
jority of the higher officers of the navy
disapprOved the personnel boards pro-
posal to substitute promotion by selec-
tion for the seniority system. He said
that if the President were authorized
to transfer four per cent. of the cap
tains, commanders and lieutenant
commanders to the reserve list. en-
ploying them in consular work abroad,
as instructors in military schools or on
other work for the government, the
way for promotion of efficient officers
would be open without additional ex-
pense. The present system Of selection
for high commands and bureau heads.
he said. provided a sure way of put
ting the right man in the right place.
Admiral Fletcher thought that the
training and education Of all navy Of
ficers were so nearly identical that to
make selection among the officers in
anv grade of those qualified for pro-
motion. IS proposed. would be a diff
cult task. There was little to choose
among 90 per cent ot the men in any
grade, he added.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1916-03-07

Continued from Page One)
Alderman at large, George w. Perkins 18
W. E. Paine, so
Alderman. Arthur H. Randall. 14
wellington Smith. 81
Republican. WARD >. Democrat.
Mayor, Robinson, 81 Otis, So
City marshal, Harvey. 40 Bacon. "a
Street Comr, Longfellow. SO Cottle, 10
Alderman at large. Reid, 50
Henderson. 73
Alderman at large. Perkins, 53 Paine, 20
Alderman, Powers, 81, Albee. y
WARD 8.
Republican Democrat
Mayor, Robinson. - Otis, 53
City marshal, Harvey, 73 Bacon, So
Street Com, Longfellow. 81. Cottle. As
Alderman Large, Reid, 73
Henderson, %
Alderma n at Large, Perkins, -
Paine. SO
Alderman, F'itzsimmo "a
Mccarthy, 50
Republican Democrat
Mayor. Robinson, 50, Otis, 62
City Marshal. Harvey, 81, Bacon, 65
Street Com. Longfeliow, 81. Cottle, 81
Alderman at Large. Reid, so
Henderson, 81
Alderman-at-L Large, Perkins. 60.
Paine. 81
Alderman, Bates. So, Burns, 63
WARD
Republican Democrat
Mayor. Robinson, 50. Otis. 81
City Marshal. Harvey, 43. Bacon. %
Street CON-, Longfellow. 45. Cottle. 2S
Alderman-at-L Large, Reid, 40.
Henderson. 33
Alderman Large, Perkins. Al,
Paine, 80
Alderman. Rrann, 40, Ferguson, 33