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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29

Il see you're pretty we'll lit up"
said the deacon.
YES. il seems more cozy and home
like. We had our lessons in there by
the fire"
Deacon Swank realized the duty of
saying more. but he had just taken his
second cup OF Coffe and was slipping
il deNciously. His evenings were
usually spent in the kitchen, often
talkinC economy. But now it seemed
natural for MIN to drift off 10 the
cracking logs. an easy chair and a
paper. Soon he found himself with
his feet across another chair. a most
uuseemly position for Deacon Swank.
Three more evenings OF the same
kind and during the third the deacon
found himself wishing some neighbors
might drop in, Just to see he WASH I
quite as niggardly as thot. The fourth
evening he came home in suppressed
excitement
Lots OF delegates are comm. Deb. 80
he said, AN I've asked four OF 'em
here. Come tomorrow night. Think
You can manage
Yes indeed. she answered. The
house is IN nice order and I'll do some
extra cooking tomorrow. I'll need
more groceries,
order 'en,-everything you want
But my son Burton, the minister over
in the next county. Is comm. too. l
didn't s'pose he could get OF. That
makes five VIII you-but what's the
matter. Deb? Sick" Tor she had
suddenly changed color.
She glanced quickly toward the
children. They were on the floor.
bending over a scrapbook she had
started them on.
NO" she answered in low voice.
But please come into the hall q min
ute. deacon"
He followed her wonderingly. q
I've been deceivine YOU" she said Il
came here hoping to get you tO-to
like me"
do" heartily You've thawed US all
out. An I've been thinkin twould be
good idee 10 hire you right along
after Mis- Swank comes back, TO give
her a rest. She's worked too hard"
IL don't quite mean that l said
my name was Deb-Deborah. The rest
OF II is Allen"
What, The gal my son Burton
counts TO marry an said should
never come into my house on account
o. her father botherin' me once?"
She nodded.
Deacon Swsnk began to frown. but
slow smile began TO spread over his
face
Well. you're in il, ain't you. so how
can / KEEP you from comm in? Now
let's so in an eat"
Copyright. 1915. by W Werner)
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29
HAD ALL THAT SHE COULD STAND
Despite Possible Proposal young Old
Maid" Couldn't Put Up With Bore.

Iols is new and charming CORE
spondent who describes herself as "a
rather young old maid In whom the
eager desire for matrimony is almost
ovcrbalanced by an unfortunate sense
OF the Righteousness OF all masculine
beings" Her letter relating some re-
cent experiences with male bores and
z0nies is too long to reproduce. We
print this brief excerpt
He talked OF socialism from $50 to
80. OF the war from then till 1880.
OF Eernard Shaw and how he Is diff
terent from Chesterton till 1850
and then of psychic therapeutics.
" 1 am. YOU know he inter
connected with the Emmanuel move
ment'
You surprise me- l murmured.
W hy should you be surprised that
| am interested In so absorbing a
subjectr he demanded. And I'm
afraid ! glanced at the clock as
answered:
~ didn't imagine you could be
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29

The cook is leaving today and wants
me TO give her a Recommendation, but
! don't know what 10 say"
You might say she Is a good
worker"
a good worker, she's anything but
that"
"Oh. don't know. She has worked
Us for $50 a month and her board.
hasn't she?"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29
Thought It What He Wantcd

This horn you sold me won't make
any noise" said the customer. return-
ing.
Well. thought you wanted it for
your srandson, said the clerk.
$50 | did"
Gracious. But you're a hard man
TO p,ease!"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29
Has Two Hats Now

Il found such a wonderful bar.
gain" said Mrs. Flatter.
what was Z" asked her husband,
a resident OF Back Bay.
You know I went downtown 70
buy hat. Well. Just as got in tho
store they put up a sign. All hats .at
half pricer"
SO YOU only had to spend half of
the money you intended"
oh. no. bought two hats instead
Of one"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29

You like stories OF splendor and
ef.ravaEance7
Yes even enjoy rsading an old
cook book and seeing 'how lavishly
people used 10 toss butter and eggs
and cream around"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29

connected with any sort of a-er-move-
mentn
But isn't ii too bad? | think hs
would have proposed II I'd let him
talk for another hour or sol"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29
HANDS COVERED
WITH B[|STERS
Which Would Crack and Form srup-
tons, ltched and Burned, Could
Not Put Hands in Water.
HEALED BY CUTICURA
SOAP AND OINTMENT

NY hands broke ou, in li;;le biis,ers
The, we're covered With b.lsjers ~hlch
would c-acS oCc0 and form so-e e0Ip-
TONS They iched ana Suned and i |
W1-.t sc-a;ch them they felt Ike they
were oC H-e. could ne: rest 4; shi
and cou,t nc; p; my hands IN water
g. t.eN - worse.
>;a-ed 20 ase Cu;icara Soap ard
Ointment; hl;hel NV hands In ho,
~4;c- ss;h the Cu.icura soup and then
pa; Cg.cu-A Oin;nen; on them. used
one ~, " Cu,icu-A OJn,uen; and tao
eaNes %; Cuiicura soap AMI in ahog; one
mo0.h nv hands wee healed tSisnedl
Ms Anne Blohase, los W. 10Th s..
BA.umore, Nd, ian. -, 1915
Sample Each Free by Mail
With &-p Skin Book on the treatment
oithe SKIN and scalp Address post card:
"Cutieurs. Dept. T. Boston" Sold by
druggists and dealers everywhere.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29

Seven. passenger
81 nnTT Touring roll edge
BODY ll6-in wheel
eD O~ob bs,e powerful 60
bloc Jsfisry motor.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1916-11-29

Copyright. 1915. by W. werner.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
PASSING
ON Of MRS.
Louise MCCARTHY
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
In the death of Mrs. Louise Nc
earthly the city of Grand Rapids loses
another old resident who was highly
respected.
She was the mother of large fam
lily devoted to her home and children
and a member of the Catholic church
in which she was always a devoted
worker She was good neighbor and
friend. Her absence at the family
firesids will be greatly felt. Soms
time since she was stricken with par
alysis and finally passed away from
the effects resulting therefrom. She
has been patient and long suffering
and now is at peace and rest.
Mrs Louise Mccarthy was born in
Albany, n. Y, March /, 1916. She
was married to John Mccarthy in the
city of Grand Rapids, on October 5,
1862 Her husband preceded her in
death having passed away on May 20
1906. Twelve children were the re
suit Of this union and the following is
a list of the living and those who
mourn her death: Mrs. Thomas Nc
Grath of Biron; Mrs. NJ. Lemense of
this city; Mrs. w J. AeGrogan of
Port Edwards; Messrs E. T., Edward
and George of this city; Mrs. Nettie
Connors of Thorpe; Mrs. Paul Grsw
of Milwaukee; John Mccarthy of Bal
four, n. D.; Justin Mccarthy Of Web
ster, Wis. 1t will be remembered that
another daughter, Mrs. Frank Shes
han died few months ago.
The funeral services will be held
Tuesday morning at o'clock from the
family residence on Oak street, and
at $50 at S. Peter & Paul church,
Rev. VIM Reding officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
THE STORE
Of THE
XMAS SPIRIT

The Christmas Spirit is truly mani
tested in the Johnson & Hill store
throughout its departments. One of
the big features of the Christmas spir-
it that all of the children will want to
see as we'll as the grown folks is the
Mammoth Yuletide tree in the grocery
department of johnson & Hill store.
The tree is a thing of beauty and
was trimmed by Santa Claus with the
aid of John B. Null and Steve Schweb-
Ike. The stairways that lead to the
Mezzanine and third floors are beau
tifully decorated in srchlike effect in
japanese roping with large bells at
either side and at the top of the arch.
Jack pine, balsam, Christmas bells,
green and red tissue papers, and Jap
anese roping are effectively used in
decorations throughout the store and
under the able supervision of John B.
Null, window trimmer and advertising
manager, the store presents an ap-
pearance that is really beautiful.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14

weeks visit before going to Montana
where they will make their future
home.
Mrs. VIM. Baldauf went to Waupaca
this afternoon where she will spend
the holidays with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. S. Chady
Mrs. H. Brooks, nee Edith Belanger
of Tomahawk was in town today to
attend the funeral of Mrs. L. Nc
Csrthy.
Born-A daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
A. L. Arpin, on Monday evening, Dec.
II.
Mrs. Jack Arpin and Mrs. N. Rel
land left yesterday for a visit with
relatives at Appleton
The members of the NJ. E. church
Sunday School Board met at the par
lors, Monday evening, at $50 o'clock
at which time they were entertained
at supper by Mrs. A. Perrodin. Mrs.
A. J. Hughes and Mrs. c. NJ. Renne.
This was followed by business meet
ing at which time the report of the
Sunday School Convention at James
Vile was given by Mrs. Baldauf and
Mrs. Goggins.
/ Mrs. Louis Painter has returned to
the city after spending a few days
with friends in Kellner.
Miss Anna Cola has accepted a po-
sition in the dress goods department
in the Johnson & Hill Co. store.
Mrs. J. B. Menier who spent the
past three weeks in the city with re-
latives returned to her home in Dan
vile, ILL.,, Monday.
The Schafskopf Club met on Mon
day afternoon with Mrs. John Holl-
muller. At the end of card playing
the prize for the high score was award
ed to Mrs. Chas. Laramie. Mrs. H.
Akey was guest Of the club. A de-
licious luncheon was served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
SNOW AND ICE DATA
TO DECEMBER 5, 1915.
Depth of Snow.

During October an unusually large
extent of the country to westward OF
the Appalachian Mountains, was Wis
tied by snow storms of more or less
extent. Over the eastern districts
however, there was very little snow
during the month.
From October Is to 20, unusually
heavy SHOWS for so early in the sea
son occurred over portions of the up
per Mississippi and lower Missouri
valleys, the depth exceeding 10 inches
in some localities.
During November snowfall was
much less widely distributed than in
the preceding month, except in north
ern Michigan, New York and New
England, where the fall ranged from
G to 10 inches:
Inc recent warm weather caused
the snow cover to disappear rapidly
and todate little remains on the
ground except in the higher noun
tains,
AS consequence winter began with
the ground nearly everywhere free of
snow, and very generally unfrozen.
The continued warmth has prevent
ed the formation of ice to any sx-
tent.
Geo. T. Nixon,
Weather Observer, Grand Rapids.
Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
FUNERAL Of
ALPHA SNYDER

The funeral of Alpha Snyder was
held on Saturday afternoon at two o.
clock from the Baptist church, Rev.
Hansen officiating.
Interment took place in Forest Hill
cemetery, six OF his boyhood friends
acting as pallbearers paid their last
respects to one of their number who
grew to manhood in this city. They
were Messrs. Geo. n Wood, L. NJ.
Nash, Geo. T. Rowland, Mike Melon
aid, Chas. Margeson and John Smith.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
THE AMUSEMENT HALL
ss-s

skates is Is cents. The regular ad-
mission fee is 10 cents and skaters
pay Is cents.
Mr.. Foster is a very successful and
popular manager and conducts the
place in very orderly manner. His
assistant, the cashier, is George Cor
riveau. Mr. Laff1er is the door keep
er. The following is list of the orr
ginal stockholders
The original officers and directors
of the Amusement Hall were T. E.
Mullen President; c. F. Kellogg, vice
president; Guy O. Babcock, secretary
and treasurer; E W. Ellis, J.. S.
Thompson, Edward Lynch and M. G,
Bells, Directors.
The present officers and directors
are: T. E. Mullen, president; c. F.
Kellogg, vice president; Guy 0. Bah
cock, secretary and treasurer. A. J.
Hasbrouck, C. F. Kruger, J. S. Thomp-
son, J. E. Brazeau.
The original stockholders were Nate
Anderson, 0. C. Belanger, NJ. G. Bel
lis, J. E. Brazeau, D. D. Conway, f.
W. Ellis, Fred G. GAIL, A. J. Has
brouck, Dan Healt, George NJ. Hill, A.
P. Hirzy, Fred Jackson, c. A. Jasper
son, Don Johnson, c. F. Kellogg, w.
F. Kellogg, Edward Lynch, J. J. Mar
tin, A. U. Marvin, T. E. Mullen, Guy
0. Babcock, JAS B. Nash, L. Z. Nash,
Standard Trading Co., Taylor &, Scott,
j, S. Thompson, NJ N. Weeks, Guy r.
Wood and James Wright. The capt.
tai stock is $4,000.
We should like to see the city own
this property. 1t is the only place in
the city where large public gatherings
can be held Such as Grand Rapids
Day, the State Potato Growers AS
ISOLATION, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14

Ths Amusement Hall and skating
rink is situated on the left bank of the
Wisconsin river in Grand Rapids, Wis.
in First street north adjoining the
Spafford building, ("Ragan's") on the
south, and the Reporter Printing Of
fee building on the north.
The building is of frame construc-
ton. The exterior walls are covered
with dark gray cement stueco. The
front has a series of round pillars,
supporting ten arches which makes
an unusually attractive appearance.
The size of the building is "a X 1876 #.
with an L 10 80 feet. The skating
floor is So 124 feet with raised plat
forms on either side which are II feet
wide. The balcony on the southerly
end is 10 "a feet. There is an Off
ce for the manager, one for the ticket
seller, skate room, garment check
room, a smoking room, toilets for
men and women. The building was
completed and first opened to the pub
lie, with roller skating on December
16, 1909. AT. Billmeyer, the we'll
known architect and builder of this
city, drew the plans and erected the
building at the contract price of $4,000
The building is credit to Mr.. Bill
meyer, the stockholders and the city.
The roller skating season of 1916
1917, was opened recently and there
has been a good attendance ever since.
Evenings the average number of skat-
ers is about 800 with many spectators.
Saturday afternoon is given over lar
gely to the children, with an average
attendance of about 125 skaters with
very large number of children spec
tators. Saturday afternoons there is
no charge for adnittance, the fee for
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
{. A. R.
ELECT
OFFICERS

At regular meeting of Wood
County Post No. %, G. A. r. on the
Ninth day of December 1915, the fol-
lowing named comrades were duly e
lected to Office for ensuing year
Post Comm. H. Lynn.
S. V. CT. T. Sherman
J. V. C-Eli Taylor.
Adjt.-W. H. Gets.
@. NE. C. Smith.
Surg.-L. J. Thompson.
Chap.-W. A. 0~aa
O. DIV. T. Davis.
Pat. Inst.-W. A. Keyes,
O. G.-Sam Parker.
= S. MI. T. Sherman.
@. NJ. Sd. Morey.
Delegates to department encanp-
ment at Kenosha, Wis, June 1917.
Eli Taylor, delegate.
L. J. Thompson, Alternate.
Post Commander and all Past Post
Commanders are entitled to seats in
convention as delegates.
Trustees H. Gets, three years,
J. T. Sherman, one year.
Wood County Post financially is il
a iourishing condition. Has a mem
bership of thirty-four still on THEN
rolls.
The Commander and members OF
the Post regret to say that there 9
few of the old soldiers living in this
vicinity, who have been asked by MEM
bers Of the Post to join with them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
DEATH OF MRS.
J. PAGELS
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Mrs. ]. Pagels Of the town Of Ru-
dolph died at the home of her son
Fred Pagels on Saturday morning,
December 9. The cause of death was
asthma Mrs. Pagels was about so
years of age at the time of her death.
The funeral services will be held
on Tuesday noon at 1900 o'clock at
the home and at 100 o'clock at the
church in Rudolph, Rev. Pautz of this
city officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
IDEAL
= =.
=
CHRISTMAS
GIFT

A Savings Bank Book is Christ
mas gift much appreciated and of last
ing benefit.
A small deposit placed in our bank
TO the credit of a friend, or any MEM
Der of your family is substantial gift
and one worth while.
We give with each account a self
registering savings bank enclosed in
a pretty holly box for Christmas pnr-
poses. Wood County National Bank.
1td-w.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
THURSDAY.

entertained a number Of friends and
relatives at their home last evening in
honor Of Mrs. Carl Bartlett of Fart
bault, MINI. At a late hour delicious
refreshments were served.
The Willing Workers Of the Sec
ond Moravian church met last evening
at. the Parsonage. The following of
fcers were elected: Pres, Mrs. Peter
Stone; Vice Pres, Miss Clara Hassel,
Secretary, Miss Helen Johnson; Urea
surer, Miss Nettie Sandman. After
the business meeting light refresh
ments were served.
Gerald Frechette, the six-year old
son Of Mrs. Geo. Frechette who has
been sick for the past nine weeks, we
are pleased to note is convalescing.
Mrs. Frechette appreciates the care
and attention given the boy by the
attending physician, DR. Waters
Mrs. John HoIlmulIer entertained
the ladies aid society of the Catholic
church at her home on Fourth Avenue
North on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Frank Dresnik and baby are
spending the month at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs A. Fish
beck.
Frank Dresnik viii be sent to Mil
waukee by the Express companies to
help take care of the Christmas trade.
Game Warden, VIII Cole of Vesper
and Jay Kelsey, warden of Stevens
Point were business visitors in town
today. Mr., Cole is of the opinion that
the Wisconsin deer law should be sim
liar to the state Of Maine law, the only
deer that you can shoot there is a
deer with horns, instead of the buck
law as Wisconsin has, and he would
Zoe in favor of having Wood county
open the same as Juneau, Adams and
Clark, the adjoining counties. These
gentlemen spent most of the deer
season together in Taylor county.
Laurence Ward one of the popular
young students at the County Nor
NAL Training School, secured a very
fine specimen of a black squirrel. This
variety of squirrel are rare in this
part of the state and Mr.. Ward will
present it to the school after it is
mounted
Miss Grace Ward who has been Wis
sting at the Charles Porter home the
past week returned to her home II
Sparta this noon.
Miss Inez McElroy entertained last
evening at a farewell party for Miss
Rhoda Steen who leaves soon for Two
Dot, Mont, where she will make hel
future home. The evening was pleas
antIy spent in dancing, singing anc
pulling candy. A dainty luncheon was
served after which the guests depart
ed for their homes reporting having
spent delightful evening.
The Green Bay Bridge Club hel,
their weekly meeting last evening a
the home Of Mrs. William Collier. Fol
lowing a pleasant evening spent il
playing Auction Bridge, Mrs. Lloy,
Mathis was awarded the club prize. !
dainty repast was served at the clos
of card playing.
Mrs. VIM F. GIeue entertained tn
Kaffee Kraenschen this Afternoon
Following a couple of hours spent i
sewing and crocheting, a light lun
cheop was served.
FRIDAY.
Bishop Hamilton of Herrnhut, Gel
many, arrived in the city today an
will be a guest at the Rev. c. A: Me
icke home.
Irene Sokoloski has accepted pt
sition, in the Toy Dept, at the JOIN
son & Hill Co. store.
FOR RENT House near Lowe
school, west side Mrs Matt Care
2td-1tWc.
NJ n n e -.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14
Savings Club

There are many forms of so-called saw
ings clubs, where deposits are made for va
riOuS purposes.
The Savings Department of the WOOD
COUNTY NATIONAL BANK is well equip
ped to meet the requirements of all.
Here you can make small deposits daily,
weekly, or monthly as you choose, and thus
accumulate money for Christmas purposes,
Life Insurance payments, Taxes, Vacation
Money, Fuel Bills, Etc.
Some prefer to SAVE TO KEEP and not
to spend Our savings plan will accommo-
date all.
Wood County National Bank.
GRAND RAPIDS, WIS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14

but have failed to unite with the Post,
w. H. Gets, Post Adjt.
N. H. Lynn, Post Com
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-12-14

HRILL! SAY GRAND RAPIDS"
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1916-12-07
Sna ke's Method of Attack.

No snake is able to jump or spring
from coli iii order to strike, as often
represented in pictures. 1t can only
strike when it resembles the letter $
and is lying Hat on the ground. 1t can
then only reach the distance supple !
by stretching the body out straight
The two curves in the letter S supply
this distance, which is a bout half the
length OF the body. No snake jumps
through the air to its victim or springs
clear from the ground, rising upon its
tail ssucl! stories and pictures are all
false Neither do they coil like q rope
and strike from that position They
may coil partially. but the part of the
body Inst does the striking is ever and
only that part which makes the letter
S and les tlat on the ground: hence no
serpent ean strike when stretched out
its fniI length.
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1916-12-07
STATEMENT

Statement Of the ownership. man
t.::5@1n2at circulation, etc. re-
auiFcd by the act of August "a 1916
OF The Malta Enterprise published
weekly at Malta, Montana Tor Octo-
l2r 1916
Editor, II. a. johnson, Matte
N Montana.
Managing editor, III. A. johnson
Malta. Mont
3u mess manager, H. \. johnson
Malta, Mont.
Publisher, H. A. Johnson, Malta
Mont.
Individual owner, II. A. johnson.
Known bondholders, mortgages
and other security holders, holding
] per cent or more OF total amount
OF bonds, mortgages, or other securi-
ties: First State Bank, Malta, Mont
H. A. JOHNSON
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this 9th day of Dec. 1916.
G. M. PORTER
Clerk of the District Court
The enterprise. [volume] (Harlem, Mont.) 1899-1926, 1916-12-07
MUSIC AND MUSCLE.
Energy Expended In Playing a Bach
Aria on the Cello

simple air played on the vioon
cello calls for total expenditure OF
energy equal to two and 1hyce-ullartrls
pound per note or more than four tons
Oh energy for the sM"'r selection. not -
the Popular Science Monthly This
statement is vouched for by profcssu,
Poffenber-cr Of Columbia university
who made some experiments ia his
laboratory with the aid of the famous
Dutch ceI!is,t. Michael Penla.
4 special apparatus Is necessary To
conduct The tests. Against the surface
OF a revolving carbon cylinder is sus-
pended chalkea point which is actll-
atcd by a slender Wire attached to the
musicians finger. AT each pressure
the tension vinrates along the comnlu.
ergy expended.
At one test Michael Penha at times
raised the point to distance equaing
three pounds in weight, that being the
record OF the forefinger. The pressure
alone required to produce the charac-
to"isticaIly luscious tones of simple
Bach aria averaged two and three
quarter pounds per note. The total
energy expended amounted to 9.414
pounds, OF more than four tons.
This same amount Of energy would
be sufficient to carry a laborer through
his entire days work. Yet it took but
tive minutes for the artist to exert the
same amount of force.