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The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
ANCIENT CAROL
LIKELY ADANCE
Old Heather Yule Lent Its
Coloring to the English
Christmas.

The song Of praise appropriate to
Christmas and which we know now
by the word carol" was In ancient
days q song accompanying q round
dance or the dance itself. In mod
ern usage q carol may be defined as
. kind Of popular song appropriated'
to some special season OF the eccle-
siastical or natural year. There
were welsh summer carols and win
ter carols: there are also Easter
carols; but the only species which
remains in general use is the Christ
mas carol.
In Northern Europe the soiemni-
ties Of the annual celebration OF
great national holiday time which
had Q religious significance In the
days Of paganism; and this has left
Q distinct impression upon Christ
mas customs and on Christmas car
OILS The old heathen Yule has lent
its colortng TO the English Christ
mas. and II 10 largely to this infiu-
ence that must be attributed the
3ovial aud purely tettive character
OF many Of the traditional and best
known. A. we'll as OF the most an
cisnt Christmas carols. These carols
have not, like the hymns appropri-
ate to other Christian seasons, ex-
elusive reference TO the events then
commemorated By the, church. but
represent the feelings Of the popu-
lace At large, to whom the actual
festivities OF the season are Of more
, interest than the event which they
are ostensibly Intended to recall.
II cannot be doubted that the
style Of the tunes was that OF the
ballad music Of the period to which
they belong; 4 period which extends
SO Tar as concerns existing melo-
dies from the fifteenth century to
the nineteenth. An example OF a
| strictly medieval carol tune is to
be found in that of the second OF
the carols introduced into the Cow
entry play. 'Lully. lula, ye litteli
tine chiite." In the time Of King
Henry VII, and later. Il was one Of
the duties OF the choir OF the Chapel
Royal TO sing Christmas carols be-
fore the sovereign; and IL may be
that this custom gave rise to the
elaborate compositions bearing that
name. During the eighteenth cen
tury the carol literature was OF the
humblest kind. Sheets of words
were printed for the use or itinef-
! ant singers: but II the strains TO
which they were TO be sung were
committed to paper at all. the pos
session of them must have been
pretty well confined to parish
clerks and village amateurs. Still
they were handed on by tradition.
! and many Of them have been res
cued from oblivion. and may even
now be heard in q more or less mod
ierniIed form.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
ORCHESTRADOES
not HAVELOSSI
Chicago Symphony Probably
Only One in the World
Financially Successful.

Henry Z. voegeii, assistant man.
sger Of the Chicago symphony or
chestra. was in Washington last
week and In conversation with the
Music Editor OF The Herald teio
OF some very interesting features
connected with the orchestra He
made the startling statement that
the Chicago syhphony Orchestra is
probably the only orchestra In the
world not having an annual dehctt
to meet. az the income from ticket
sales and from rentals OF Orchestra
Hall. erected sixteen years ago.
have been sufhcient to meet all ex-
penses.
The orchestra was founded In 1881
by Theodore Thomas. supported By
number OF puhlie-spiritee Chi
cagoans. In Its thirty years OF
existence it has had but two con-
ductors-Theodore Thomas for four
teen years, and Frederick Stock. the
present conductor. for sixteen years.
Its full membershep 10 ninety play
ers. and Its conductor was chosen
from the ranks Of the orchestra
after the death of Theodore Thomss.
This is probably the only instance
on record where an orchestra OF
the rank Of the Chicago Symphony
has 80 henored . practically un-
known man
During the season a total Of six
series of ninety concerts are given
which are distributed ss follows:
One Of tventy-eisht successive Fri
day afternoon symphony concerts;
one OF tventy-eisht successive Sat
urday evening symphony concerts;
one Of eight symphony concerts at
the University OF Chicago; one OF
thirteen popular concerts: one OF
seven children's concerts. and one
OF six children's concerts.
The orchestra owns its own home.
Orchestra Hall on Michigan avenue.
in the heart of the city, with a seat
ing capacity OF 2.Ssz, built in 1904
by popular subscription. About $500
different persons contributed 70 the
fund In amounts ranging from 10
cents to $4,000. all OF which was an
absolute gift. There are In the
ranks OF the orchestra eleven men
who have been with it since it's or
ganization thirty years ago, and
eleven more who have been with Il
more than twenty-five years. Forty
have been in Continuous service un-
der Mr.. Stock for tho lAft sixteen
years, the average changes during
that period being about three play
ers year.
One OF the up-to-dste features
connected with the organization e.
that IL has an old age pension fund.
the amount OF the pension depending
on years OF service, with provisions
in event Of death for widow and
minor children: the fund is main
tsined by income from coontribu-
tions. Life insurance is also carried
on each member OF the orchestra.
The players are not assessed for
either of these benefits.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
mrs. EUSTEACTS
SANTACLAUSROLE
Well Known Musician Supplies
Photographs and Records
To Public Schools.

Mrs. George Peabody Eustis has
played the part of a Christmas
Angel to several schools in the Dis
trict of Columbia by the gift of
Photographs and albums Of records
ranging from complete symphonies
TO fox songs which will be used
for listening lessons and In correla-
tion with other subjects.
In a recent conversation with Mrs.
Cogswell. wife Of the director Of
music in the public schools Of the
District, mention was made by Mrs.
Cogswell of the absence Of equip
ment which would make for q slim
ulr snznd encouragement of musi-
cal eyfucation and development. but
which unfortunately the Board of
Education was unable TO supply on
account of lack of appropriation for
these needs. Mrs. Eustis exhibited
muchinterest in the subject and the
result Is that several machines have
been secured BY her and distributed
in sections where Il seemed the need
was greatest and would make for
a musical uplift.
Mrs. Eustis Is a pianist Of distinc-
tiOn and Is. the president Of the
District of Columbia section Of the
Natl0nA FeQeratlon OL Anu.iCAA
Clubs and with the cooperation OF
the public schools will stage
Music Memory Contest" in Wash
ington the coming year 1t Is hcped
that other public spirited persons
will come forward as Mrs. Eustis
has done, and provide orchestral in
struments needed. for a complete
ensemble, to be owned by the
schools and loaned to talented, de-
serving pupils who are unable to
buy them In other cities wealthy
music lovers have contributed
largely In this respect and as the
Eoard of Education is hampered by
lack of funds for equipment to fur
ther the arts, 1t is a source OF JOY
to the director of music when love
for music and civic pride combine
in an individual to spread the mes
sage Of beauty in a tangible way.
a future musical America de-
pends upon the young folks Of today
and the public school is the place
to begin to stimulate and foster a
love of music and an appreciation
Of the best musical literature. DIT.
HamIin Z. Cogswell. who has
worked and talked for these desired
ends, Is greatly encouraged by the
action of Mrs Eustis.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
First Presbyterian Church.

The following program will be
given today at the First Presbyte-
rian Church by the choir composed
of Mrs d. L. Richmond, soprano;
Miss Marian Arnold, alto; W. A.
Powers, tenor; Mrs. G. +. Schutt,
organist, and w. A. Cossins. direc-
tor: Morning-organ prelude Pas
tcrale symphony from The Mes
siah" (HandeD: professional. 20,
Come, All Ye Faithful" anthems,
The King of the Ages" CGeibeD.
Angels from the Realms of Glory"
(Shelley), while Shepherds Watch
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
st. Anthony's Church.

A Christmas entertainment is to
be given for the benefit of st. An
thony's Church, Brookland, on We'd
nesday. Thursday and Friday eve
nings. Those participating in the
programs are: Miss Ida Madigan.
soprano; Mrs. John A. Kiernan. con-
tralto: Andrew Gentry. boy soprano:
Miss Gertrude Miller; Miss Mary
Howe, violinist; Miss Regina Cot
ter; Masters George Barnes. Eliot
Noyes, John Herman and st. An
thongs choir. A special perform
auce is to be given for the benefit
of the Catholic Service Club at the
Community House at Sixth and L
streets northwest, on January 8.
under the direction of Mrs. John
A. Kiernan.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
First Congregational Church.

At the Sunday morning service Of
the First Congregational Church.
the singing of favorite Christmas
anthems by the large chorus choir
under the direction of Harry E l.
ward Mueller will be the outstand-
ing feature. In addition to the
singing of MacFarren's while All
Things Were in Quiet Silence" and
Tours Sing, o Heavens" by the
choir. Mrs. Elizabeth W. Campanole,
soprano. will sing Bucks arrange
ment of Adams 20 Holy Night"
with choral accompaniment. BY
special request. Beulah Harper Dun
woody, contralto. will sing "A Vir-
gins Lullaby" from Dudley Bucks
Christmas cantata. The Coming of
the King" The musical portion of
the evening service will be devoted
to the singing of Christmas carols.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Gunton Temple

The vested choir of Gunton Tenn
pie Presbyterian Church, assisted
by Miss Ruth Bronson, violinist.
will sing their Christmas music at
the evening service, which will be
as follows: Anthems There Were
(Buck), Sing o Heaven"
(Tours), 1T Is the Blessed Christ
mas Morn" (Martlett) and o Holy
Night" (Adam). Fred East will
sing Might of Nights" (Van de
Water) and Miss Bronson's num-
bcrs will be Air by kuhlau and
Bourree by Handel. Mr.. Klein and
Mr.. East will be the soloists at the
morning service. Mr.. East will
sing "My Task" (Ashford) and the
duet only a Step to Jesus" (Cros-
by). Mr.. Klein sustaining the tehor
part. Mrs. Klein will be at the
organ at both services which are
held at the Gunton Temple Church.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Miss AyIer, SOIOisf

At the Hour of Music" at the
Hadleigh this evening Miss Ruth
l. Ayler will be the soloist accom-
panied by Mrs. Henry Hunt Mckee.
The following numbers will be on
the program: Keep on Hoping
(MaxwelD, ''The Lutte in the Grass"
(Turner-Maley), ct he St r"
CRogers), "Parla" (ArditD. Can
tique de Noel" (Adams) and Song
of Ages" (Meredith).
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Closes for Holidays.

Harry Edward Mueller. organist
and choirmaster of the First Con-
gregational Church, will close his
studio at the church during the
holidays, and plans to visit Boston.
where he will consult with the
builders of the new organ for the
church in regard to several details
of the voicing of the new instru-
ment. The new organ is expected
to be ready early in March.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Mount Pleasant Congregational.

For the December musical service
this afternoon at 5 o'clock in the
Mount Pleasant Congregational
Church the Mount Pleasant Chorus
of fifty voices, under the direction
of Norton NJ. Little, will render the
Christmas cantata, THE Message OF
the Star" by r. Huntington Wood
man. The solos will be sustained
by Miss Frances Scherger, soprano;
Miss Eleanor Kittridge, contralto; T.
]. Quinn, tenor, and Herman Fakler,
bass. with Mr.. Robeson at the organ.
For the morning services the mu-
sic will be given by the solo quar-
tet, and special Christmas music
will be sung. The following is the
program for the morning service:
Organ prelude, Christmas Musette"
(Mailly); bass solo, The New born
King" d'Espoir), sung by Mr.. FAX
Ter; offertory quartet. "Hark the
Glad TidinEs" (Hammers), and or
gan postlude, March" (HandeD.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
st. Mary's Church.

Midnight services and 1880 a. m.
Mass on Christmas Day were cele-
brated at St. Mary's Catholic Church
by the choir under the direction of
Armand Gumprecht. Solos were
sung by Mrs. CARRIER. Miss Dorothy
Smith. Mrs. Esther Gumprecht, Miss
Seibert, and Messrs. G. Callan, J. A.
Gauges and Charles Goodchild.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
All Souls Church.

The Christmas music OF All Souls
Unitarian Church will be given
this morning at the service held in
the Knickerbocker Theater. Charles
Trowbridge Tittmann, bass and
Lewis Atwater, organist. will be as
sisted by Miss Katherine Riggs.
harpist and Harry Waller. violin
list The programme will include
Bass solos with violin and harp
obligato, 1T Came Upon the Mid
night Clear" (Faure) and Good
Tidings" (Stewsrt); trios for Vio-
lin. harp and organ, Alteration
CStewart) and 'Hymne" (DuBois).
harp solo. Prelude Chopin; organ
solos, March of the Msgi Kings
(DuBois). Ancient Noels" and Al
legro" (Guilmant).
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Organ Recital.

Charles NJ. Courboin, concert or
ganist. Will be heard in a recital
on January 10 at Epiphany Episco-
pal Church in the second of this
winters series of public organ re-
citals under the auspices of the
District of Columbia Chapter of the
American Guild of organists. His
programmes are played entireiy
from memory,
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Emmanuel Baptist Church.

sic will be rendered both morning
and evening by the choir under the
direction of Mrs. z. G. Dickenson.
AT the morning service they will
render Behold, Bring You Good
Tidings" tGeibeD, Guarded 9by a
Star" (Adams), solo by Miss Frances
Corey; The Angels Song" DRESS
err. and 20, Holy Night" (Adams).
At the evening. service the seIec-
tions will be Good Will to Man
tAdams), Adore and Be Still" (Gou-
nod), solo by Miss Mclean: Halle
lujah, Christ Is Born" (Bischofr), },
and There Were Shepherds" Cvin-
cent?.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Public Organ Recital.

Edith B. Athey, civic organist,
presented her twenty-third public
organ recital at Central High School
auditorium last Tuesday evening
She was assisted by a string trio,
arranged by Ernest Lent, and con-
sisting of Henrietta Halam, piano;
Elwin Caskey, violin, and Vance
Caskey, cello. Owing to the Illness
of Herman Fakler. barytone, his
place on the program was taken by
Master Eli Amanuel. promising
young cellist. Miss Athey's selec-
tions of Christmas organ music was
cordially received.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Ninth street Christian Church.

Special music has been arranged
for today's service at the Ninth
Street Christian Church by Joseph
Harrison, organist and director.
Morning: Cello solo, THE Sea Hath
Its Pearls" (Bischoff), J. S. ZebIey;
soprano solo. "Hallelujahl Christ Is
Born" (Bischoff). Mrs. Deborah H..
Lawson; choir anthem, Ring Out,
Ye Bells" (Henrick), and Sing, o
Heaven" (Maunder). Evening: So
prano solo, Christmas" (Shelly),
Miss Bessie M. Harrison; choir an
thems, so Silently the Stars Look
Down" (Spence), and There Were
Shepherds" (VincenD. Incidental
solos will be sung by Mrs. T. T..
Pirtle and Miss Cora Schall.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Calvary Baptist Church.

AT Calvary Baptist Church the
following musical programme has
been prepared for today by Louis
A. Potter, organist and director:
Morning-Anthems 20 Holy Night"
(AdRm-Buck), and Brightest and
Best" (Coombs); contralto solo,
Might of Nights" (Van dewater).
Mrs. Reed. Evening-Anthems
Arise, Shine" (Maker), "A Christ
mas Lullaby" (Knight) and "a
Wonderful Story" (Matthews). The
quartette is composed OF Miss F.
Marion Greene. soprano: Mrs. Will
lam T. Reed. contralto: George A.
Myers, tenor and Fred c. Schafer.
bass.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Aida Sings Marguerite"

Frances Aida sang Marguerite
in the recent revival OF Menstot-
Gle" at the Metropolitan Gigil was
"Faustus" and Didur was heard as
'.Mefstofele."
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26

postlude. "Hsilelujsh Chorus" (Hsn-
deD. Evening service-organ prel-
ude. Alteration" (BorovskD; an
thems, Calm on the Listening Ear
Of Night" (HArker). silent Night. 3"
and organ postlude, March" (Hack-
ett).
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Wieniawski's Daughter Here.

Lady Dean Paul, the daughtef OF
Henri wieniawski, the violinist, ar
rived from London recently for her
first visit to America. She is better
known as Poldowski, the composer
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Helen Guft, soIoi.t.

Helen Macleod Cliff, contralto,
will sing "Slumber Beloved" from
the Christmas Oratorio of Bach
next Sunday. evening at ST..
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
Gertrude Lyops DIrect.

Gertrude Lyons was the director
at the Saint Cecilia Mass" held
at midnight on Christmas Eve at
Walter Reed Hospital.
The Washington herald., 1920-12-26
New Opera Successful.

Gino MarinuIIi's opera JacGue
rie" was given it's nrst North Amer-
ican presentation rscentiy oy
ChicaEo Opera Association ano
proved a success.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-22
BY PAUL N. WILSON N. E. A. Staff Correspondent

BERKELEY, Cal, Dec. 21-What kind of a system are they using at California?
 That's the question being asked by football followers from all parts of the country as the New Years day football clash between Ohio State university and tie University of California at Pasadena approaches.
 If 1t could be answered, a good deal of worry and trouble might be saved Coach Wilce of the Ohio Buckeyes. Often by knowing the system of coach ing used, or the man under whom the opposing coach was trained, a good de- fense can be built up.
 Don't Tip Plays
 For instance, when California took Washington State to a trimming, quar- terback Erb of California was often able to call before it started the exact play the Washington team expected to execute.
 This was because the Washington squad had been trained under what is sometimes known as the Warner" system, and anyone knowing this sys- tenn can usually tell how any certain play will work out. The system is coach of Pennsylvania university. many of whose players have made successful coaches.
 Uses Own System
 But nothing of this sort is possible when playing against the California Bears. Coach Andy Smith, himself a Pennsylvania football star-he was one of the best backfield men ever turned out at the Keystone university-has
Arizona republican., 1920-12-22
California System Stump Grid Sharps

has developed the strongest charging team in the Pacific Coast conference.
 Muller tong Passer
 In the overhead game he has built LID superb machine, centered around Muller, star end. and Erb, quarterback. Muller, playing his second year of foot ball has uncovered an ability as a for ward passer which makes him invalu- able. Handling the pigskin like a base ball, he passes for an average of 60 yards, and is capable of 75.
 The line work this year has been left by smith in charge of Boles Rosenthal of Minnsota university. Rosenthal has built up a line which has allowed it's own goal to be crossed but twice this year.
 Catches 'Em Young
 In Smiths system there is no room for stars. Critics who have watched his work here for the past four years say his system is this: Catch 'em while they're young and don't know anything" He then drills his men to- gether until they could go through their plays asleep, automatically.
 It is this precision upon which he is depending to win the New Years game. Andy Smith believes he is sending out a team which he has made as near fumble-p proof and error proof as is humanity DogSibIe
Arizona republican., 1920-12-22
OENPSE BRENNAN BOUT LEAVES
 PLENTY OF ROOM FUR ARGUMENT

Grantland Rice writing in The Phil adelphia Ledger says: Jack Demp- seys crown is still on top of cham pion's head. but quite bit of his man. eating glory faded out with the smoke of Madison Square Garden on Tues day night. It may be that entirely too much was expected of the cham pion. and that no one man could be counted upon to maintain the terrific pace he had set for the last three years. His one and two-round tri- umphs had become a matter of habit, but few habits are eternal.
 There is no getting away from this one detail-Bill Brennan, just good ordinary heavyweight without any past career to justify the label of greatness, not only carried Dempsey into the twelfth round. but held his own a greater part of the way by in flicting salmost as much punishment as he received.
 Brennan had been looked upon in advance as a set-up, another Levinsky or another Miske. In fact Levinsky had outpointed him at their last meet ing. But while the Chicago boxer was finally knocked out, the champion who stood above him was bleeding freely from mouth, nose and ear, ex- tended to the limit.
 Those who saw Dempsey stop Will lard and Miske with such savage sud- denness could not figure Brennan last ing beyond three rounds. They re- called Dempsey's speed, the fury of his attack and the killing power of his big brown fists. And, after all, what had Brennan ever done beyond the average work of an average heavy weight
 Even those who knew the quaint uncertainty of sport in all It's stages were still unable to see anything ex- cept the losers end between the third and fifth rounds. You can imagine their amazement through the second round, when, in place of hitting the mat, Brennan was hitting Dempsey on the jaw with the champion clinching to protect himself.
 The contest proved three important details, as follows:
 That at least one heavyweight can take all Dempsey's blows and still keep going.
 2.-That an average heavyweight with~fair boxing skill who isn't afraid to take chance can hit the champion without much trouble.
 3.-That Dempsey can take quite a beating himself and keep on fighting at top speed-something he hasn't had to prove in many a fistic moon.
 This combination proves that any first class heavyweight with speed and hitting power has a good chance tc wrest away the million dollar crown or at least knock 1t over one ear.
Arizona republican., 1920-12-22

Heres how Ray Pearson of the Chi caro Tribune figures it:
 Gazing on Champion Jack just be- Fore he boarded the westward bound traln last night didn't give the opinion he tS the poppy. kiddish young fellow we have seen before Dempsey showed the marks of his battle with Brennan tn the cut ear and a cut lip. but these weren't the things that fnpressed thcse who saw him. It was the tired look and a face that seemed A bit peaked But Jack smiled and said he 1clt fine.
 Claims Brennan Butted
 First hand information concerning rhat happened in the bout with Bren- nan was not delivered by Dempsey, huf by his manager. Jack Kearns. The fellow who is steering the champion gave several new versions Of what happened in the Madison Square Gar ncn ring. Principal of these was a strong denial that Dempsey was at any tnne in danger of being beaten. and nat Dempsey's cut ear and split lip were not due to punches. but to Bren- ran'~ putting
 Brennan butted Jack in the ear N.th the sidesof bis head while in a close mtNup and later on Bill accident ally split Jacks lip with his head. That explains Dempsey's injuries and the blood he lost.
 Admits Champ OVertrained
 Now about this overtraining busi- ness. Jack was overtrained, because hc couldn't help it. He started his wcrk too far ahead of the bout. He had Co wait while they cleared up po- ltical difficulties in New York before they would consent to allow the fight Co be held so he trained and trained and the natural result was too much work.
 The unfavorabie criticism shot at Nirn because he didn't finish Brennan earlier fVnt deserved. Everybody seemed to think just because Jack is champion and because he knocked out "a lot of fellows in a round or two that he should do it in every fight. When he didn't polish off Bill in a round or two and Brennan went along and made a game fight of it, some people began uCintinE a finger at Jack. They said fe was boxing for the benefit of tho moving pictures.
 ~Not in Fighting Mood"
 ssNow the truth of the thing is jusf tEis. Jack went into that fight jus as he goes into any fight-to win. Ht found out as early as the first rounc that he wasn't in his usual fighting mood. then slowed up bit for few rounds. When Jack reached fighting mood. which happened to be in th' twelfth round. he tore into Brennan and finished his job in hurry.