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The Washington times., 1918-11-14
WH|STLERS STUDY
BIRDS AND MUSIC

Some nine years ago a very pro-
gressive and original young woman
established in Los Angeles, Cal, a
novel and unique institution called
the california School of Artistic
whistling" Miss Woodward. its
founder and director, says herself now
that the undertaking was discouraged
by every one. 1t was thought neither
practical nor feasible. However,
with the one aim In view, she per-
sisted until now she enjoys the re-
ward her efforts have accomplished.
The merit of her work and the
prominence of the school have be-
come known throughout nearly every
section of the United states. Among
advanced pupils are many professional
whistlers who have entered the con-
cert field, are in vaudeville, or are on
Chautauqua and lyceum platforms.
and who have received fiattering COM
ments on their work.
Not only is whistling taught but
bird limitations as we'll.
Recognizing in the human whistle a
similarity to the bird notes, Miss
woodward spent weeks in the noun
tains and country amid the natural
habitat Of these little fsathered song
sters, acquiring their many trilis and
warbIes, which she has reprodueed
and adapted to musical selections.
These embellishments enhance the
work and prove a great delight to au-
diences.
Appropriate names which she has
coined to illustrate these bird figures
are many and varied. A few are here
given: Trills, yodels, chirps. re-
verses. hewies. whips, cries, whit
chas. hedalas. cudalees, lup-ees,
thrup-ses, quittas. quitchaquias, etc.
Regular musical Embellishments are
also used. such as mordents, turns,
etc, and in addition many bird notes
and figures are used, produced en-
tirely by whistling certain words, for
example: Chicago" (the California
valley quail. Bob White" 1.-THE East
ern ana Middle West quaiD, "chero'
kee," "Teakettle," "Theater," who
are-you,' etc. (notes OF the mocking
bird).
The study Is most fascinating. and
deyotees of this unique art are no,
confined alone to the young people
| but include those Of more mature
wears
The Washington times., 1918-11-14
MUSICIANS URGED
TO READ WHITMAN

The reminder Of Walt Whitman's
large and creative views OF the musi-
cal future of America given by a
coHtributor to Musical America is dis
tinctly timely. writes the editor of
that magazine.
The present is peculiarly a period
Of the formulation Of larger national
musical ideals for this country, and
the national epoch just concluded has
produced no other prophetic voice in
the broad field of art, as well as OF
ether general national topics, equal
70 that OF Whitman.
This Is an excellent, even an i'm
peFatiye, time for the re-realing OF
whitman by an constructive artistic
thinkers. His work is a living foun-
The Washington times., 1918-11-14
SNORE HA[TS MAD
SCENE IN LUCIA

writer in Musical America in a
reminiscent mood. says:
There was one dinner given at Del
monico's in the olden days, when their
home was at TWenty-eighth street.
which may have particular interest, IS
it was rendered by your esteemed edi-
tor to Taber, then much in the public
eye and governor Of Colorado. Among
the guests were the late Colonel Maple
son. the head Of operatic affairs In
New York, whose headquarters were
at the old Academy Of Music. Charles
Delmonico also was present, as was
Sheriff Davidson. who. having amassed
some means as we'll as political power
in the oyster business. had been elect
ed sheriff, II was a most joyous party
and never did Charles Delmonico put
himself out more than on that occa,
sion to give a dinner OF the most
recherche character. The stories ne
told
After the dinner. under the tutelase
Of Mapleson, We all adjourned to the
Academy OF Music, where Gerster was
making one Of her memorable perform
ances in Lucia" II was on this oc-
casion that. soon after she had started
the celebrated MAJ oCtHts "AASHs gOS
know, contains all kinds OF vocal fire
works which the old composers put
into the mouths OF a lady when they
wanted to show that she was crazy, =
terrible snore. followed by whistle
broke out In the middle of the parduet
When the snore continued. to the hor
ror Of all those around. and the usher
was requested to wake the big fat man
with the long black side whiskers who
was responsible for the trombone OBJ
bliEato to Nine. GeTster's singing The
usher exclaimed:
OATS William II. Vanderbilt! He
owns the whole bloomin' show.
don't darst wake him!
After the opera the sheriff took
your editor on political tour OF in
spection OF the various clubs and
haunts OF democracy. I never heard
whether the sheriff put your editor to
bed or YOUR editor put the sheriff tc
bed. but one thing ] do know-nRmely
that in those days, as soon az must
cal or dramatic weekly paper was Oui
there was imminent possibility OF on'
or more libel suits, and so 1t was a
great thing TO be on good terms will
the sheriff"
The Washington times., 1918-11-14

while others of the faculty have
equal impulses for Thanksgiving that
our fair land could lend its strength
TO establish hope again in the world.
a hope that extends to many Of their
kindred in this and in the allied
countries.
The little Opera Intime,' the Wolf
Farrar The Secret Of Suzanne" that
is to be sung here soon, Will have the
same scenery. the same atmosphere
that added so greatly to the charm OF
this Italian work when II was given
the Metropolitan Opera House in
;cw York with Geraldine Farrar and
Antonio Scott in two Of the three
roles of the operetta.
An alI-American cast for this tour
is helping to create the patronage OF
the home artists who have come to
the fore, emphasizing the fact that
when worthy y-American art Is for
the Americans. But then, we forget
that Geraldine Farrar, with her in
ternational fame as an artist. Is also
an American.
We will cease to partieularize. be-
slowing only the reward Of merit upoh
our artists. when home opportunity
creates the educatiolHl advantages
mere lhat nave putaiHeui Hritt5tolE'
only in Europe. To this end. the Ia
bors OF peace must be devoted.
Our boys will return to US. know
ing more of foreign peoples. more OF
the heart and the art that runs round
the world entire. We feel that a
broader and braver mankind will come
to our land when the Boys Come
Home" We want il TO be enriched by
a ftlflmCnt OF the art dreams OF 50
many years.
The hours Of reconstruction are fun
OF opportunity for the music OF the
United States That We labor to make
u worthy Of the great mission OUT
Force" has so valiantlY accomplished
thereby combining high thoughts and
noble Deeds" will attest how sincere
ly we as a nation have benefited by
this huge and awesome 'purihcatiou
by fire."
The Washington times., 1918-11-14
MUSIC TO HELP
SUSTAIN MORALE
nv }. Mach.

The hour of reconstruction has
suddenly come upnn us. \ foretaste
of peace and goodwill among men,
we pray. With gratitude-with songs
Of thanksgiving-th future should
be faced, for it is still a future oil
stern endeavor.
Music gave out its message of sym
pathy and cheer through all the hours
Of stress and turmoil L. II. Sothern'
in his message from overseas at Llp
erty Hut on Monday evening told
how Infinitely more important would
be the mission Of wholesome reerea-
ton for the soldiers "over there now
that a greater leisure VIII make lne
maintaining OF the splendid morale
that has characterized the American
troops in Europe one of the ehief
concerns. of the artists-professiona
and amateur.
So music holds its place, and most
important place, in the period OF re-
construction.
The Washington times., 1918-11-14
GET SAGE GOLD

NEW YORK. Nov. 1.-THE will %
the late Mrs. Russell Sage leaves 81
$4,000 TO institutions throughout the
country. Large amounts were given
10 relatives. The value of the estate
was not mentioned.
Mrs. Sage len to each servant who
had been in her employ ten years or
more the sum of $4,000 and to those
ugho had been employed five years,
Is 400 Specific legacies 70 public in
stitutions included $500 600 TO the
idaho Industrial Institute. and $4,000
10 the Board of Home Missions OF the
PRESBYTERIAN Church OF America.
The reslduaFy OF the estate was de
yided into fiftyrtwo different parts
and given 70 educational ana cnarlt-
able institutions In all parts OF the
country.
The Washington times., 1918-11-14

One seldom pauses to value the de-
gree of service that the musician mas
given to "the great cause" An Illus
tration is given in the delayed recital
of the celebrated Spanish 'cellist,
Pablo Casals. Mr.. CRsals reached
New York just two days before his
scheduled concert in Washington. HIS
trip across had taken Twenty-Five
days!
And not only in the journey across
the sea does the artist sacrifice COM
fort today that we may be bright
ened, but here at home the abnormal
conditions Of travel make his coming
a difficult pilgrimage, Mr.. casals did
not feel able to commence his tour
Immediately upoE his arrival and so
all plans for his music season in
America had to be somewhat delayed,
as in Washington.
The Washington times., 1918-11-14
EDUCATE CHILDREN
BY MUSICAL GAMES

"My fathers greatest joy in life
was music" said a prominent opera
tic star. who owes much OF her sue
cess to the musical atmosphere with
which she was surrounded as a child.
Gle always played imaginative musi-
cal games with us in the evenings.
The earliest enc / remember was
when we were tiny tots. He used TO
imPTsvise on the small organ We had
and ask US questions which we had
to answer singing to his aceompanl-
ment."
1t is a pretty safe statement to
venture that fathers and mothers do
not play at music and musical games
enough with their children In THESE
days.
A good many Of us have to plead
guilty TO the charge of DR.. Crane, the
weil-known writer. who tells us flatly
that we are the worst singers in the
world.
And we are missing a lot Of fun
too" he says. ave flatter ourselves
we play more than the Europeans.
We do not For instance we don't play
baseball. We go to see it played. Once
we pass the hoop. marbles and leap
frog stage we settle down into the
capacity of spectator, We don't per-
form plays; we watch them. We don't
sing in church: we hire a quartet to
sing for us. We don't play the fiddle
trombone or clarinet: we go to hear
these instruments played by men who
do that for a living"
The charge Is quite true OF many.
But IL the present generation has let
slip its opportunities let us not start
our children out at a handicap. III
begun in time II is easy to interest
children in the actual making gone
of IL.
Here II n Game.
For example. there 10 q game, some
what typical of many others which
may be located readily, called Blind
Musicians. The players are divided
into two groups, each OF the same
number. One half are blindfolded
and seated in q circle around the
room. Each blindfolded person has an
empty chair to his left. While some
one plays a piece on the piano, the
other group slip quietly into the va
cant chairs. Each in turn sings tht
verse Of a song and the blindfoldee
person on his right must guess IRON
the voice who is singing.
"An who succeed in guessing mai
play on the other side and it may b
arranged that those who fail are t
pay a musical forfeit-such IS TO SIM
a song. play q piano solo, or tel
story about some of the great musi
clans. On one occasion three boy
who couldn't guess paid their forfei
by initiating an Italian organ-grinder
one being the street musicians, tn
second the organ and the third
monkey on a string, all OF Whicl
created much amusement
Then, too, there are innumerabl
stories for the little folks designed Z
Impress on their minds certain musi
cal studies. Shall be not aim at show
ling the children music is a joyou
thing, not q drudgery?
The Washington times., 1918-11-14
JAPANESE MUSICIAN
TOLEAD ORCHESTRA

The announcement that Koscak
Yamads, the japanese composer anu
conductor, has arrived ip this country
to conduct a symphony orchestra mas
created a real stir in American mu-
steal circles.
Mr.. Yamada comes from Tokyo
orchestra Of which he has been a.
rector for the last four years, h'S
American orchestra will consist OF
ninety pieces. supplemented BY "a.
New Choral Society OF New YORK. OF
15o well trained voices, and by ClSr-
eBee Whitehill, soloist. Many o. the
compositions in the repertoire VIII oe
from Mr.. Yamada's pen.
First Concert Soon.
His first concert, which will take
place in New York within the next
few days, viii test the original pow
eFs Of the young japanese musician
with his acquired European training
1t is expected that be will bring ioT-
ward not only tonal beauties native
&c the Orient, but evidences OF tht
expertness Of the East in the must;ai
ways OF the West.
Mr.. Yamada is said to have had
great success In introducing western
music in his native country he
and gained the patronage OF one oI
the wealthiest men in Japan, VINO
made II possible for the young mu-
sician to go to Europe to study, There
he gained honors as a student under
many masters and finally had MS
opera, "The Seventh Tengno,' &C
cepted for European production. The
subject of the work Is Japanese
'Tengno" meaning "superwoman.
To Publish Works.
The composer had just returned TO
his native country to procure cos
tunes and prepare for the produe-
tion Of the opera, when the war broke
out. He remained in Japan and there
organized and conducted the Philhar-
monic Society Of Tokyo
While in this country, Mr.. Hamada
will devote much attention TO obserV-
ing our musical methods and viii also
arrange for the production and publ.
cation of his own works. severai
prominent American soloists VIII ap-
pear at his concerts, but the prime
novelty Of these events Will De
Japanese at the baton.
The Washington times., 1918-11-14

and for q mighty kindiinsss. He Is an
deal somraae, . loyal friand and .
sort OF patron saint or father con-
fessor OF young or struggling writ
ers who have "the root of the mat
ter" In them.
The Washington times., 1918-11-14

Thrift stamps bought fer yourself
or your children eultlVate the rtEA'
spirit.
The Washington times., 1918-11-14

Felix Garziglia- by long-distance
phone from New York. told how he
Joined group Of artist rejoicers
when the glad tidings OF peace came
to them. and at q a. m. played "The
Star Spangled Banner" in his studio
at the Malkin School. Mr. Garziglia
is a Frenchman. and Joseph Malkin.
director of the school. a Russian,
The Washington times., 1918-11-14

For the benefit OF various groups
of war workers here in Washington,
plans of entertainment are well un-
der way. There is to be a Red Cross
masuue. In addition to this large en-
terprise, Miss Greer has in charge a
series OF programs for the Red Cross
workers-programs to be held at
regular intervals of about an hours
time-soIely for the pleasure OF the
workers in this large and important
organization.
These programs will also have i'm
portant speakers, bringing to the
Red Cross stan much of culture and
OF education, with addresses on the
momentous trend of events in this.
the greatest moment in the history
OF the world--for never before have
events been so far-reaching in the
future OF each and every one of us.
The Washington times., 1918-11-14

John Monroe. another OF our young
pianists, who for several years has
been associated with the Y. N. c. a.
has gone to New York. He will
locate there in business, and will
have around him a coterie OF musi-
clans, promising an enlarged oppor-
tunity for the advancement OF his
own music. Mr.. Monroe has been a
prominent student of the Peabody
Conservatory OF Music in Baltimore.
The Washington times., 1918-11-14

A temporary quarantine in the
school where Katharine McNeal.
pianist. has been engaged as head Of
the music department. has enabled
this young musician to visit her home
in this city, when she was heard in
several programs. She was soloist at
Liberty Hut this week. appearing on
the same program with Mr.. Sothern
and the National Quartet.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-12
JAMES, SICK,
THOUGHT OF GOODWIN
Meade Soldier Got Enforcement
From Late Statesman Just
Before He Died.

Showing the devotion of the late
United States Senator Ollie James to
his work, and his constituents in par
ticular, Private Arthur X. Goodwin Of
the division signal office received an
Endorsement from the senator only a
few days before the latter's death.
Goodwin, who is a sleight-o
entertainer, was anxious to be trans
ferred to his former line of work as
railroad Inspector. having been turned
down for overseas service on account
of physical defects.
Il wrote to Senator James," said
Goodwin, when he lay i'll in Johns
Hopkins Hospital. Baltimore. and ex-
planned my case. / had known him
intimately in Hopkinsville, KY, where
he frequently visited my fathers
family.
Will Never Forget Him.
"Sick as he was, he took the pains
ITO write a letter for me to Gen. Gas
ton, asking that l be transferred, and
the general very obligingly made the
request of the War Department. The
senator wrote this letter only a week
before his death. / am sure that my
wife and !, as well as my father
family, will never forget his kindness
and foFgetfulness of his own condi-
ton"
Goodwin was formerly attached to
the 21st Company, Depot Brigade,
where he made great hit with the
boys in the 9Th Battalion as a leader
in matters of entertainment. He was
always willing to do his share of the
work, and as his experiences was ac-
knowledged, it was q pleasure to see
him perform.
His friends here will be sorry to
have him leave.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-12
"TEN YEARS. FOR THREE.
Soldiers Given Hard Sentences for
Violation of Discipline.

These are just a few things that
happened to violators of the law re-
Gently and which may happen atany
time to any soldier who forgets that
he is under strict discipline:
Clarence Chase. colored, Sd Bat
TALON, formerly of BALTIMORE. was
given ten years in the Fort Jay prison
for threatening to strike Lieut.. James
r. Coppins.
Joseph Bates of New York was
found guilty of desertion and was
sentenced to ten years in the sane
prison. He was also found guilty Of
selling Army clothing.
Private Harry A. Brown. Company
A. 538th Engineers. was sentenced to
ten years in a military prison for try
ing to start a mutiny on July %, at
the time of the riot at the Loop sta
tion, when whites and blacks attack
ed one another.
1t appeared that Brown tried to get
his fellow soldiers to take a prisoner
away from a military policeman. He
wwas sentenced to twenty years, but
sentence was reviewed and reduced to
one-half.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-12

on how they felt about the war. he
said:
mo. did not have a chance, but
I know how they felt"
Change Wrought in Paris.
In Paris, Col. Stimson saw resi-
dents preparing to move away early
in May, as the German drive seemed
to be increasing in force. Things now
he said, are very different All the
allies are filled with confidence.
After the war began Col Stimson
made many speeches in behalf of pre-
paredness, as he felt that America
would be dragged into the fray be-
cause of the rape of Belgium. He was
too old to be put on the reserve off,
GERS list, after the United States en-
tered the conflict, and applied for ad-
mission to the war college, intending
to become National Army officer
He was admitted to the college and
finished with credit: going later to
England and to the front. There he
was so highly regarded that he was
the only officer, not a regular, to be
selected as fit for the position Of
divisional chief of staff. He was urged
to take staff officers place, but pre-
ferred the experience of the line and
was serving - second in command
or an Encouragement when he came
to Meade.
His demeanor is that of man, with
out undue sense of pride, yet possess
ing a quiet force which makes him
admired and liked.
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-12
MISSOURI BOYS WELCOME.
Community. Hotel to Give Dance
for "Show Me" Lads.

Missouri night will be celebrated at
the War Camp Community Service Ho-
tel, Lexington and Holiday streets, Bal
timore, Monday night, when men in the
service who came from Missouri will be
the guests of honor at dance. Those
from other states. however, will also
find welcome at the Service Hotel, for
the state night dances are not confined
to the men from any one state.
The chaperons. who win be under the
leadership Of Mrs. Walter b. SwindelI.
5r.. win provide plenty Of dancing part
ners for the soldiers and sailors who at
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-12
Postal Men Now Up.
1.-THE Yank."
by c. Il. G.


ITO those happy -e0-lucky nephews Of Cnc
sam, who always are ready for frollc
scrap and not giving a whoOp which it happcl
o be.)
Sorter cross between a cyclone
En- a lcetle. tender child;
Sumtimes rarn' like a wild cat.
Sumtimes sOrter meek en- mild:
Biggest heart in all creation.
En-, when all liz said en- done.
He's tn greatest leetle scrapper
T. be found beneath tn sum-
He's rip-roarin'.
High falutin'.
Fightin' son-of-a-gun!
Up in Moo York town they knows i'm,
In Orleans en- Frisco, too:
Out In Hongkong, down in bombay,
Cairo. Naples. TimbuctOO:
All folks wink en- start t GRIMM
When they knows he's out fer fun.
But eff trouble starts f brewin',
Lordy, how they duck en- rum
He's a rip-roarin'.
High falutin'.
Fightin' son-of-a-gun!
Never knowed sech thing ez failure.
He's a scrapper T. TIL last:
Takes 'em all on. sinyle.handed,
Big er leetle. slow or fast:
Makes 'em ali yell help" like thunder
Fore tn fghtin's thru en- done
(Ef yer don't want TO be licked like bIazes.
(Ef yer don't want TO be licked like blazes
He's a handy chap t shun).
He's a rip-roarin'
High falutin,
Fightin' son-of gun!
Kaiser Bill hez got hiz comm.
Cause our ole Yank's dander's riled:
Got his coat plumb peeled frum OF him
En- ole Bill IL shore git spilled.
Watch his smoke en- watch hiz ackshun,
En- he'll wake ye up. by gosh!
Fer he's out L whale tn daylights
Outen every measly boche.
OH
He's rip-roarin,
High falutn'.
Fightin' sOn-Of "A gun!
Trench and camp. ([Admiral, Md.) 1917-1919, 1918-09-12
Serves to Aid Son, Who Shot Hun

Because he heard that his son in
France had brought down sniper
who was trying to pick off men in his
advance squad William ]. Ashenfelder
of Harrisburg. Pa, now of the 211th
Field Signal Battalion. is serving in
the Army, although he Is IS years old.
The boy is thought to have saved the
lives OF several OF his fellows by kill
ing the Hun The father was 30 en-
thuaIasfic that he decided to enlist.