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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01
SONG PHYSICIAN
IS NOW HERE

Evidence continues to pour in
from the military hospitals regarding
the efficacy of music in the treatment
of shell shock and the increasing use
OF this agent both in America and
overseas A recent dispatch from
Parts contains the following eloquent
passage;
"A womsn's voice Grooming The
Little Gray Home in the West
sounded beyond the closed door of
the sheli-shock ward in base hos
pital near one of the old camps.
That's our new cure for war neu-
rosis.' said the surgeon, who was
conducting a visitor through the hos
pital."
One OF the 7. NJ. c. A. entertainers
most intimately connected with the
work for the wounded in France was
Miss Paula Lind Ayers. formerly on
the New York concert stage, but now
perhaps more often introduced as the
song physician" Miss Ayers began
practicing musico -therapy. for that is
the scientific name for the music
treatmen In an accidental manner
While touring a number of American
camps to sing to the doughboys. she
visited a base hospital one afternoon
and sang u the patients in the vari-
GUS WArUS. NO net1 10 go IN tileIet
she was told in front of one closed
door The shell-shock patients are
in there They are making so much
noise that, they probably would not
hear you"
The singer, undaurted." insisted on
trying anyway. and before her frst
numb was over, all but few or
the worst cases had quoted. A htti'
later she succeeded in getting part OF
the men To tein -in-the chorus with
her For sofste of them IL was the
first time they had spoken since the
were stricken. After that she Wis
tied these wards frequently. the pa
TENTS responding more readily to the
singing than to almost any other
treatrn ent.
Such songs as that quoted In the
dispatch and others like Mother
Machree." Somewhere a Voice is
Calling" ann THE Magic of Your
/ Eyes" as well as the lullaby songs.
were those the boys liked best and
those that proved the most effective
In the beginning of the treatment al
least. the softer, quieter melodies are
the only ones to be reComm ended
/ according TO Miss Ayers experience
! as anything s1irited or ragtime seems
to frighten the men, Just as any loud
or sudden noise does. AS the boys
condition Improves a wider selection
of music may he used.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01
STRAWS IN THE WIND
Of MUSICAL TASTE

The increase In the proportion of
classical music appearing in the lists
or new records announced by the
various monograph companies is A
matter for more than passing com
ment Five Years ago there would
nave been no wide market for music
or this class. Ten years ago II is
doubtful If a photograph record OF
TINS type would have attracted anv
customers except among the musical
ly learned
Inc beauty OF canned music" as
the scoffers call ii, is that ii creates
an appetite for The best In musica,
literature. Ten years hence we shall
md in the homes of the people an
understanding and an appreciafjo, ne
soou music Tar greater than ,nanv
expect There is reason to heljeve
mat the eminent solo artists o. tho
~ urc VIII not be obliged to confne
u'cF appearances only to the large
cities Men and women who hav.
hcard these artists in their rhostlv
fu'c'thlzed rubber selves will strive
10 near them in the flesh and viii
follow their work with the ,yeliest
appreciation and interest.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01
REMAIN ON GUARD
AGAINST ARMY WORM
Farmers Urged to Watch for Noraci-
Gus Pest Despite determination
Work in Texas.

Washington. d. G.. May 96,-No
new appearance Of the army worm
has been reported to the United States
department OF agriculture, and with
the strenuous efforts being put forth
in Texas % prevent its spread there
is hope that IL may be confined to the
vicinity OF Dallas and Forth Worth
where the pest has manifested itself
this year and has caused consdera bile
damage to wheat and oats.
Farmers in all states east OF the
Rocky Mountains. however. are urged
by the department to remain on the
watch for tn insect and to report it's
discovery Immediately to state or fed :
eral agricultural officials.
The army worm is simply a cut
worm that has developed migratory
habits explains DR.. l., o Howard,
chief OF the departments bureau of
entomology In some wears its re
production NAV be small and all of
the worms find sufficient food i'm the
immediate ne. ghborhood In other
years conditions bring about their
reproduction In enormous numbers,
and when that happens they mani
fest the chara ttoristic that gives them
their popular rame, They move for
ward in enormous numbers in search
OF Formally marching" during
the day and resting and eating at
night. but sometimes eating voraci-
ousiy durirg the day and sometin es
eating each cher when foraginc
proves vain.
This year the worms appeared in
enormous Numbers in the vicinity of
Dallas and Fort Worth. caused great
damage, AMI soon they were "on the
move" for fresh feeding grounds
Alarms were sent all over the wheat
regions of Texas and farmers pre-
pared to light the invaders by means
or poisons and trenches into which
the army worms would fail.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01

Train and continues through the
second verse.
II there are times when you like 10
revel in the thoughts of happy days
gore by, you will be glad in those
moments 10 listen to Fritz kreisier, ON
Niotroia Record just issued, play
Dream OF Youth The melodies he
plays are waltz tunes, mostly-4-such
tunes as you heard in your youth and
may still hear, for they are tunes that
never die. kreisler's playing Is a
miracle Of tenderness. There Is a Law
ish use of double-stopping. Indeed.
kreisier sometimes gets the effect of
two yiolins. tor the second part follows
an independent melody line OF its own
in beautiful harmony with the prin-
cipal tune.
The ever-populsr Missouri Waltz
in a vocal arrangement, Hush a.hye.
Ma Baby" is presented on a new Vic
tor Record by Vivian Holt and Lillian
Rosedale, who made such bit in
Hello, Alexander" This, by the way.
is their Victor debut. On the re-
verse OF the record they sing When
the Shadows Softly Como and Go"
While both these songs are Of the
popular order. they are unusually r1usi-
cal in effect The voices are exccp-
tionally good. both individually and in
their blending.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01
LATEST OFFERINGS IN MUSIC

l-ady Tie osTcr song. "T attiig' is
day rag.irae number from the
popular musical comedy Listen Les
ter" The refrain IS played as a bell
and violin duet--a unique and charm
snS effect.
'Tha Tumble dewn Shack in Ath-
tone" IS taking melody, richly har-
norired. and ably presented on a new
Victor Record by the Sterling Trio.
II Is a pretty picture OF an old Irish
cabin with roses blooming round the
deer. The tenderness is enriched by a
violin obhiigzto.
Smile and the World Smiles With
You sung by Lewis James and the
Peerless Quartet on the reverse Of tho
record, has a bright and breezy spirit
Of optimism that viii make it popular
MA everybody.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01
QUEEN VICTORIA A
FRIEND Of MUSIC
Centenary Celebration Recalls Her
Work On Behalf of the Art.


The centenay. of Queen victoria's
birth. celebrated on May "a by a
general holiday throughout Great
Britain, recalls to the present day
world among the other great quail
ties of this notable woman, her deep.
personal appreciation of music and
her constant activities As a patroncss
OF the art.
Wet oria was skilled musician
herself. her marked ability showing
itself even in childhood, At eight
she sang for the Irish poet Thomas
Moore. and little later Felix Men
delssohn, who heard her when he Wis
tied buckingham Palace. said her
singing was quite faultless.
When she was very little girl.
her mother. the Duchess of Kent. in
order to give ter pleasure had Lyra
the tive-yeer old prodigy OF that time,
whose skill on the harp was most re-
markable, PLAY for her. The chill
dren were left alone for a short
while, and when the Queen Mother
returned. she found the little prin-
cess heaping her own toys on the
musician in token of her appreciation
of the enjoyment Lyra had given her.
At thirteen. Victoria awarded the
prize to successful competitors at
she was fifteen. she is reported to
have been as much interested in the
quaint ballad singing of a strolling
musician as in the racing which she
was at that time observing. On her
eighteenth birthday her uncle. King
William the ". whom she later sue
ceeded, presented her with a very
handsome piano This gift she priz-
ed highly all her life.
Queen Victoria was fond OF every
Kind of instrumental music. and at
her Highland castle. Balmoral, had a
piper play on his pibroch every morn
ing at seven to wake her. At Buck
ingham pIlac. and Windsor castle
she invited many OF the famous mu-
sicians of the day to come and play
for the royal family. Struggling gem
ius too found in her a generous and
encouraging r. end, .... .a..... ......-
Because nf the queens great love
of music it was humorously said in
her day thai FL the sailors in the
royal British yachts had TO pass a
musical examination before being APP
pointed and that all orders were Civ
en- in song.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01
Flonxaley Quartet plsys
. Schumann Scherxo

This Quartet in A Minor" offers
abundant opportunity for this fore
mos, musical Organization Of ITS kind
TO display its wonderful skill
Technically speaking. this interpre-
tat,on - a splendid example OF their
art, The ensemble is perfect: tue
four PLAYERS playing as one r5.an. Tie
most significant point OF ali is the
spirit SO characteristic OF these artists.
The precision and accuracy OF the
playing is Achieved WITHOUT the slight
ct weakening of emotional expression
Rarely indeed have the spirit and the
ietter been in better accord than il this
Interpretation,
. A pretty little song of Massenots
II sung by Galli-Curci on a new VIC
trola Record just issued. "Crepuscule"
fTwilight) is the love song Of the lily
unfolded to the little lady bugs sleep
tag within her EMBEDDING petals. A,
the lily whispers, sleep descends alike
upon the blossom and the little creep
Ing thinss that have found shelter Ia
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01

lest Llsrt In the Caprice Poetic"
d The effect 10 . delicate arabesauc of
eound interpenetrated with . spirit OF
caprice. One thinks Of nothing so
mach ~ q string Of pearls against a
background of dark velvet, as Cortot's
hnKefs ~ over the keyboard. Techni.a
eauy, this rendition Is a marvel. Those
wh0 love piano music A. such--pianoi
elusie that Is neither initiating the or
eaestsa nor the singer--wili find this
Interpretation . great and growing de-
Hght. Ccrtot is among the foremost
living paanists. He came to America
~ past season as the piano soIoist OF
- Conservative Orchestra. lie was
- he STAFF of General Gaiieni during
khe war. organizing concerts in aid Oh
H wounded, and 10 Chevalier OF the
lAgtca of Honor---one of the greatest
A1ettDcticas in the gift Of the French
iGgyefnment.
n Lambert Murphy sinss on two aides
~ new Victor Record this month
~ and Love" j. from Victor Her,
1a9s delightful opera, The .Veieet
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01

this pretty picture OF the dxnefng
Marchioness. The delicate charms of
the song are enhanced by the add
non of = cadenxz and other vocal
ornaments delightfully."- sung BY this
popular Metropolitan Opera soprano.
The hearts desire for the newest
music, the old favorites newly inter
preted and the worlds masterpieces
presented by the worlds greatest
artists can be satisfied Is regularly
OF the Fictrola and indeed for any
one who will drop in to the store of
the nearest Victor dealer and simply
ask him to play the music you wish
TO hear.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01
A masters touch displayed
by JaschA Heifetx

One Of those native Spanish dances
Transcribed by Sarasate has been
chosen by Hclfetr for his interpreta-
ten en- rev Nictrola Record. II IS
q dazzling pieee whose proper playing
demands corsur7-ase r1astcry-and
poets response TO Spanish rhythns.
Sueh poet is not wanting in Iascha
Heifetz. The melody at the opening IS
Of rsvisaing beauty The briliian. dis
play passages which follow present a
vivid mind picture OF a brieh, eyed
Spanish maid ard her dosl<v partner
An intimate h:tie picture Of home
whose members arc soon 10 be reunited
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01

This month. OF a new Nietrols
Record. tsiuek gives Us . voice picture
Of . companion scene, The Little Old
Log CABIN In the Lane"
While this song IS distinctly Amer
icsn IN sentiment y has a universal
appeal for II tells OF an cid. old darby
who has eorre near % the end OF the
journey al mas; .ake. Massa an
Gle MISS am dead. dey're sleepin'
side hy side. ard he is~left alone in
the cid log cabin. The Orpheus Quar-
tel Of ns1e voices accompanies Cluek.
with telling effect.
Gospel hymns have been called The
folk-songs Of sacred music They
serve to keep before rs the essential
simplicity OF The Christian religion in
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01
A Dance Orchestra now
to Victor audiences

Frantren's Society Orchestrs Is sure
TO be liked. 1t ~ string orchestra
with brass, piano, clarinet and an en-
ersetic man with the traps Ii plays
Sweet Siamesc. a fox trot. on Vic
tor Record Just issued-a number with
an oriental touch, and just as Wild as
they make them. On the other side OF
Hes Had No Iovin' for a Long, Long
Time" which j. medley one step.
And If ever a piece Of music sad
Get move on" it is this. The num-
Der introduces Sarah Come Over
Here and "When the Old Boa,
Heads for Home" 1t is just the sor,
Of music the boys will want to dance
just 10 get real comfortable in their
new civilian clothes.
The ever-popular Joseph c. Smiths
Orchestra presents two waltzes on
Dear Old Pal of Mine" Ever since
Jahn Mccormack sung this song into
favor, this composition of Lieut.. Gitz-
Rice has been a s.re-fre hit 1t was
not originally in waltz time, but when
ycu hear it--drcamy. tender, haunting
you'll admit 1t just had to Be q
waltz. On the reverse OF the record
the waltz when You Look in the
Heart OF a Rose" from The Better
Cie IS another song that makes an
ideal waltz.
Smiths Orchestra also presents /.
couple of medley fox-trets. The
Royal Fagabond" is one. II introduces
When the Cherry Blossoms FAIR and
I'm Kingdom of Our Own" The
other n hcr Canary" on the other
side Of tbs cord, comprises "Thous-
ands OF Yea 70" and take 4
Chance" This mL has already won
its way into favor \ i dancers who
want something real"
still other dance numb re pre-
scented on a new Victor k this
month. Pictro, with his &C, on
offers an up-to-date medley fox
selection in You'll Find Old Dixie
land in France" which also includes
Il Amt Got Weary Yet" and "Ja-Da."
The All Star Trio presents, on the
reverse OF the record, another fox
trot, Just Blue" which is a real piece
- f.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01

that stick in the memory. And be-
csssse II is 80 simple this is ar exact
ing song 10 sing. Braslaus voice II
SO rich in color. so vibrant with emo
ton, that one cannot fail to enter
deeply into the spirit OF the music.
Tears of Love" is a highly popular
number which Charles Hart sings on
a Victor Record just issued. It gives
us clue TO some OF the many reasons
why women weep. The music is very
catching and for the second refrain
violin obbligato is added. On the
reverse OF the record Henry Burr sings
Wait and See" It is tender song
of lovers quarrel. The refrain is
beautifully played by Reitz as a solo
for bells, with appealing effect.
The Victor Military Band plays
series of themes ON new Victor
Record, designed for children in the
home as well as in the Kindergarten.
The selections are ideal for accom-
panying children in marching, skip
ping, Aying, trotting. running and
many variants of initiating animals.
The call Of the outdoors and the ap-
proach of the vacation season give
Irresistible appeal 10 the song by the
Campfire which the Peerless Quar-
tet presents on new Victor Record
The sprightly rhythm and rich har-
monies are as allufing as the words OF
the song which suggest pleasant
place by the lakeside, where the bright
camp fire and the one who built it
offer warm welcome.
- On the Fe+~Fse- Of the record Charles
Hart ard Elliott Shaw sing an unus-
uaily tender little song in waltz time
I'm Forever Blowing Bubbles" 1t
tells Of dreams that end with the
dawn, of castles built in the air, and
bubbles that fade and die. though the
pleasure they bring /. real enough.
The voices OF Hart and Shaw are in
rich harmony, with which is blended in
the last refrain the song OF the violin.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01

OF axz music for
piano. xylophone.
an d saxophone.
and quite like
nothing you ever
heard.
S peaking Of
dancing reminds
us Of a delightful
song which Mabel
Garrison sings in
French on a new
Victrola Record,
W h o Sc title is
"Voue d anse Z.
Marquise" MAR
rs hioness' Your
yDancingl. Light
n ess, airiness.
and grace are the
chief feass'rrs OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01

2 way fLaf INC
m o IRE elaborate
songs OF praise
or penitencs fail
10 do. 1t IS ono
of these tavorise
old h'y rulns that
Louise II Q m er
Sings anew on a
Nictrela Record,
Il Love TO Tell
the Story The
present arrange
uient is partcul-
ariy rich IN h2r-
naony. The first
verse - sung as
a solo by Homer.
and a chorus OF
mems &c e 8
joins in the re-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01

40 RNaA ~ ~ HG~
manned for Mas
senet TO bring in
TO the picture the
quiet Of evening,
and the voice Of
Galli-Curci, sing
ing in French, is
like a hne-spun
" eb Of silver
drawn from the
evening dew.
] he n e w est
Victor artist of
III e pianoforte,
Alfred L ortot,
plays again this
month on a new
Victrola Record.
This time he has
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01
MUCK SINGS
ANOTHER OF THOSE
LOVED NEGRO SONGS
Galli-Curci, Homer. kreisler, JaslA1
Heifctz, Brsslau and Cortot among
other brilliant Stars that shine
In the months musical
constellation
MvRICASs have

u soft spa: in
their hearts for
the cid plarta.aeu
melodies, in
their plaintive az
real and thrif
shrobhing tender
ness.
And they have
: particular liking
fer The wav n
which Alma (5iack
iEteTprsts 'hel.
IS Is evidenced
by her sins1as oi
Garry Ne Pack
to old Nirg.ary.'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1919-06-01

ny tHC ! Al ~ u
the father OF the
family IS char
ulngly presented
by ophie Bras
Ian rn a new
y ictrola Record.
& = b y Mine"
He is sailing Ger
the sea. be is
coming back to
me" IS the bur-
den of the song
the mother sings
to the melody
with which she
croons her baby
TO sleep. T Il e
melody is charm
ing one Of those
simple little tunes
Arizona republican., 1919-03-02
NEWS faE qaEE-CHURCfHESS SSI
PRESBYTERIAN
First Presbyterian Church

Corner Third avenue and Adams, Rev. J. l.. Marquis, minister. Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., with classes for all ages. Morning service at II a. III. Subject of sermon, "The Place of Hope in Salvation" Rom. viii:24. Christian Endeavor meeting at 6:30 D. m.; sub ject, "Our Relation to God-Obeying,' John xv:12-17. Evening service at ': 30 ?. m-; subject of sermon, Paul S Gospel" I. Cor. xvi. Monthly meet ing of session Monday at 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7:30 D. m. The Ladies' Aid society will meet all day Friday to sew for the Bel gian relief; luncheon served at 12:3O. The Christian Endeavor society will hold its monthly business meeting Friday at 7:15; promptness is re- quested in order that the meeting may adjourn in time for the Endeavorers to attend the missionary meeting in the church. The Woman's Presbyterian society of Phoenix Presbytery will meet all day Friday at the Presbyter- ian church. The morning session be- gins at 10 o'clock, the afternoon at and the evening one at 7:20. Mrs. Pinney, president of the Occidental board, will be present and Mrs. IldrIcu will represent the Home Mission board The evening meeting will be a popular one to which all are cordially invited and the young people are especially urged tobe present. An offering will be taken for the Presbyterian contin- gent fund.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-02
 D
CHRISTIAN
Central Christian Church

Located on Central avenue, at Me Kinley street. W. $. Buchanan, pas tor. Study at the church. F. w. Pol lock. assistant: office in the church. Phone 1898. The services for today open with the Bible school at $40, and this will be followed by the communion service and preaching at 10:45. As has been previously announced. this church will enter a series of revival meetings beginning with the morning service of today. II. G. Knowles of Nebraska. a silver -tongued orator. will do the preaching and the meet ings will continue four weeks. Brother Knowles is one of the most accom- plished and successful evangelists of OUT brotherhood, and we urge a large attendance for this speaker at the morning service Sunday-today. The Young Peoples society of the Christian Endeavor will meet at Ga and the evangelstic again at 7:30.
 There will be. in addition to the mu : sic by the large chorus choir. special music at each service by Mir. Pollock.
 The evangelist, Brother Knowles will have for his subjects today: Morn ing. "The One Thing" evening. The DouchboY's Religion
Arizona republican., 1919-03-02
BAPTIST
First Baptist Church

Corner of Monroe street and Third avenue. George M. Lehigh, pastor; w. W. Greene, superintendent of the Sun day school. Sunday school at 9:45 and morning preaching services at Il a. m. The pastor will preach both morning and evening. For the subject of his morning sermon he has chosen Seven Notes in the Song" The subject of his evening sermon is 'The Mistakes of Moses" The music will be furnished by the regular mixed chorus of the church under the leadership of MT. l.. $. Blackman. Baptist Young Peoples Union meets at 6:30 in the evening for the devotional hour. Miss Iva flaw kins will lead the meeting Sunday evening. and the subject of the meet ing is "Our Relation to God, Obeying." Evening preaching services are held at 7:30. Mid-week prayer meeting is held at 1880 on Wednesday evening. Everyone is extended a most cordial invitation to be present at the meet ings on Sunday and to come to the mid-week prayer meeting on Wednes- day. A war mwelcome will be given to all who come and worship with us.
 Calvary Baptist Church
 Located at 20 South Second avenue, opposite county court house. Special services Sunday morning at Il a. m. and Sunday evening at 7:30 D. m. Rev. C. NJ. Rock. pastor. will preach in the morning on the subject, "A Baptism of Fire" and in the evening his sub ject win be. ''The White Robe Throng.' We urge that all members and friends of the church, and particularly those who intend joining the church. pe present at the service Sunday morning. Sunday school at s:45 a. m. Glasses for all ages; B. W. Getsinger. superin- tendent; J. c. Raymond, assistant su- perfntendent R. Y. r. U. at 6:30 D. m. All young people are most cordially iN- vfted to come to this meeting. The mid-wcek prayer service will be held on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. m. Our pastor will lead. Music for the preaching services will be held by the chorus choir. when Mrs. Doane Merrill will render a solo. A special invitation is given to all who can come to these Sunday preaching services, as the subject selected by the pastor will be of particular interest.
Arizona republican., 1919-03-02
MISSIONARY

Corner Fillmore and Tenth streets. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m, Mir. Imbach, superintendent. Preaching at II a. m. and D. m. Rev. Charles l. Spellman, Jewish evangelist of Los Angeles, will speak both morning and evening. The morning subject will be "The Widows Increase" The evening subject will be, ''Show Me, Teach Me, Lead Me" The Sunday evening service will be the closing service of the revival meetings which have been in progress for two weeks. Young peoples meeting at 700 o'clock p. m. Special prayer ser vice Friday at 2:30 p. m. A cordial invitation is extended to all. Come and bring some one with you. This may be the last time you will ever have the opportunity to hear a Jew preach the gospel of Christ.