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Evening journal., 1922-01-05
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KAzAN, RUSSIAN
REPBLIC, Dying

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journey into the frozen heart of the
snow bound interior from svirsk. we
travelled without finding single viii
lage where any food, save grass.
could be bought at any price. Eighty
per cent. of the people left alive In
this district are maintaining life
solely on a diet of grass Some Of
the peasants grind grass and roots
into flour" which they sell at 13G 81
600 rubles a pound. Throughout
this vast district once one OF Europe S
grain growing centers there grows
today only the cold hush of death.
A bleak northern sun squints down
for a few hours each day on end
less snow fields, where the only NOV
ing thing is fine. swirling snow, lift
ed by the biting winds and dropped
in a lavender mist upon the silent
white plans.
Our sleigh caravan jingled into an
almost deserted village. An old
peasant woman. with a face like thai
OF a skeleton hobbled forward. In
her bony hands she ciutched stalks
OF weeds and grass. and in voice SO
weak as scarcely to be audible she
told how She ground these into a
make shift -four. samples of which
looked and smelled like chaff from
threshing machine.
In her hut she mixed this with
water and produced a brackish mess
which looked like barn manure.
Il can live on this for a few weeks
more" she said. but the children
can't"
Through empty streets we passed
long rows of silent long cabins, snow
banked. Our sleigh bells jingled
vainly; there were no dogs. no chill
dren. Only the awful silence. In
some of the cabins we found Tam
lies lying motionless. conserving
their energy prolonging a hopeless
existence, doggedly awaiting death
Too weak to cut fuel they mus
freeze to death if starvation has not
already claimed them when their
supply Of wood is gone.
Extinction OF life already ha,
reached an advanced stage In the
little villages Of the interior where
tiny settlements are returning tC
their'state Of emptiness OF fourteen
hundred years ago.
Ninety eight villages we visited. II
fifteen, the inhabitants were eatinl
| the last of their dogs, Livestock hal
practically disappeared yet wher
these people killed and ate theii
horses. they cut off their only mean.
of transporting food. When the las
OF the horses is dead the doom o
all living things in Kazan L. sealed
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
No. 1 Noses No. 4

The second game, between No. /
and No. 4. was another close tussle
and was won by No. / by the score
of 10 to s. Both schools had TO
develop practically new teams as
last seasons players are now High
School Freshmen. Team work was
lacking on both sides but with a lit
tie more practice they will undoubt-
edly display better playing ability
and will make the other teams hus-
tie to keep up with them. As the
score indicates they were pretty ever
iy matched and IL was nip and tuck
all the way through.
No. 1 started the scoring with a
foul goal by Irons and little later
with a field goal by Lister. Young
Ainsworth OF No. made a ringer
from the fifteen foot line and scored
the only point in the first half. which
ended 3 to 1 in favor of No. 1.
Points in the second half were
evenly divided, and 2, Irons, Lis.
ter and Karczmarczyk scoring one
each from field, and foul goal bs
Irons for No. i. while Ainsworth and
Barlow Gagged one and two goals re
spectively from field and Lully a fou
goal for No. . Irons was the back
bone Of the green and white quinte
and was in most Of the plays Will,
Barlow and Ainsworth were IN,
mainstays for the black and orange
| Score:
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
DoRsCHE DAAs DANCE

The Dorsche Daas OF the Y. NJ. II.
A. will hold it's fifth annual dance
in the auditorium of the Y. NJ. II.
A. building tonight In this affair,
several features will be introduced
and prizes will be distributed to the
successful contestants. A vaudeville
program comprising a number Of
songs, solo dances and a sketch by
both amateur and professional tai
ent will be presented, and favors,
including dolls, canaries and ball
looms. will be distributed.
The committee OF arrangements
has secured Halliwel's Super Six
Orchestra to furnish the music. The
entertainment win begin at S.45
O'Clock and continue until midnight
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MOREBOOKSFOR
|. SCHOOLLIBRARY
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NCOnunucd from First Hage-)
in Mrs. VENTS room are arranging
a benefit performance at the Park
way theatre for next Tuesday. Pupils
in Miss Pleasanton's room are plan
ming to have each member of the
class perform some specially desig-
mated task home for which compen-
sation will be received. the work to
do done by the pupil herself, and
the funds TO be contributed by the
class for the library fund. AZ sec
ton, under the leadership OF the
president. David Collins. is planning
a sectional dance or bazaar in the
interest Of library day. Several OF the
other classes are planning special
affairs and in some departments
library day will be taken up as de-
partmental affair.
The first contribution from the
grade schools a check Of S25 from the
teachers in school No. 2S Of which
Miss Mary Turner is principal wa,
received yesterday.
The art department OF the High
fSchool Is arranging posters with list
of books attached that will be dis
Iplayed in the windows OF business
houses in town. All in all every da,
brings realization OF the fact tina
library day is to be a success as
result Of which the High School viii
be possessed Of a real, valuable
p workable library.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
NEW YEARS DANCE.

The Comrads Club held its first
dance OF the season at Rutter and
Reisser's Hall on Monday evening.
Among those present were the
Misses Gladys and Adele Senft,
Amelia Hart, Anna Davis, Louise
Booker, Leona Nuhn, Mabel Bard,
Elsie Gregg. Ella Seaburg, Evelyn
McHugh, Elizabeth Senft, also Miss
Helen Davis Of Baltimore, Md; Rob
ert Bloodwer. James Minich, Andrew
Brown, Arthur Anderson. Roland
Fuhr. John Holiday. Luther Will
liams Harold Sharpless, Harvey
Golden, Campbell Brown, Eugene
Hall and Wilson Collier.
The dance was chaperoned by
Mr.. and Mrs. c. s. Brown. Sr., Mr.
and Mrs. c. c. Collier. Mrs. II. senft
and Mrs. G.. Hart.
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NEW USEFOR
FISHING ROD

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ing that they would be arrested for
the next offense.
A few days ago, two young Italian
lads pulled off a similar perform
ance in the store. but in this case
each Of the boys secured knives.
Mr.. Winter recognized the boys
and seizing each Of them by the
coat collar marched tke lads to their
home on Tatnall street below Third.
and told their parents OF what had
happened, giving a description OF
the knives he had missed and sus-
pected the boys Of taking. The
stolen property was recovered and
the father, a one-armed man, seized
one youngster and proceeded to ad-
minister punishment with his wood
en- arm, while TIE mother, armed
with a rawhide whip, attended to
the other youngster.
Mr.. Winter also caught two Ne
gro boys stealing sleds from the
front OF his store a short time age
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
NOT
FORCED into
WORLD WAR
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scientific progress make it advisable
to undertake alterations in the
agreed program. Mainly it is de-
signed to take care of new naval in
ventions which might alter the
whole trend OF future war craft de-
velopment
But in providing a course OF ac-
ton in event of possible war or
menacing political developments.
the sections will carry with it by i'm
plication at least the threat of en-
larged building programs or a meet
ing OF the big five, the outcome of
which would undoubtedly be a de-
mand on somebody's part that the
other powers lend assistance.
The chances of war with an out
slider are deemed small. Russia
and Germany, says the British
spokesman, are in no position to be-
come potent naval factors in the
next decade.
Then arises the question OF wal
among the insiders" France and
Britain have shown their tempei
plainly in the clashes here between
Arthur j. Balfour and NJ. Sarraut
They have even raised the phantor
of future strife between the two ma.
tons. The East happily is com.
posed for the time being and undei
the four power pact will have Z
breathing spelr' before any hostil
tiles can be begun.
But observers here believe tha,
both the naval treaty and the four
power pact would be invoked wifi
their implied threats Of force, shoult
trouble arise.
Under the new section there will b,
no compulsiop to go to war: n,
guarantees that such a course mus
/ be followed in. case Of an embroi,
ment but the mere meeting os tn,
powers when war clouds threatene,
or when war was actually on vii
mean. in the opinion of many. tha
concerted action-in the form O
force would be voted. America OF
any other nation would then hav,
to decide whether to throw down
its allies or go ahead with them.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
LION CnuR ELECTS.

Permanent officers we're elected by
the Wilmington Lions Club at a
meeting held in the Hotel dupont
Monday afternoon as follows: Presi-
dent, DR.. Lawrence J. Jones; first
vice-president. j. e. Fuller; second
vice-president. Frederick S. Price;
third vice-president, J. Wales Davis;
treasurer, Frank f. Hickman; lion
tanner. Earle E. Ewing; tail twister,
G. A. Wedler. Directors were chosen
as follows: DR.. John II. Mullen,
Frank C. Hughes, J. Hamilton Lang
and Herbert II. Ward, Jr.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
ARE ACTRESSES, GUESTS.

Edward deI.acour and DR.. Joseph
inc NJ. r. deLacour were guests last
evening Of Minna Gale Haynes. a
member OF the cast of Golden
DAYS" company which has been seen
at the Playhouse this week Mrs.
Haynes and Mr.. deLacour have been
friends for many years, the friend
ship dating back 10 the time when
Mrs. Haynes, a young actress. was
the late Edwin Booths leading lady.
Mrs. Haynes was born in New Jer-
sey and began her professional ca
reer under her own name, Miss
Minna X. Gale.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
TEST SOON FOR
CITY FIREMEN
IA
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number OF men out Of employment
and the fact that contractors can do
the work cheaper at this time. caused
them to rush the work.
a representative OF the Fire I'm
derwriters Association Of New York
has arrived here for the purpose OF
Testing out the new fire department.
Although their arrival so soon fol
lowing the organization OF the de-
partment Is unusual, Chief Lutz said
this morning that he feels confident
every company will be able to make
\ good showing.
a test alarm will be given each
company alternately and the men
will be required to answer the
alarm. erect ladders, run hose and
pump water the same as at a real
IRE.
Chief Lutz said this morning no
Applications for positions in the fire
department are wanted as they al
ready have a waiting list OF more
than 500.
Similar conditions prevail in the
Bureau OF Police. but their waiting
list comprises only about 20 men.
showing that the job OF fireman is
much more popular than that OF a
policeman.
Engine Company No. 10. in charge
OF Lieutenant Chadwick, was sent tc
the home Of Dudley Dayett at Pen.
ny Hill this morning to exunguish q
chimney fire. The flames were ex
tinguished by pouring several buck
cts OF coal down the chimney.
Chief Lutz has directed the com
panies in responding to rural fir
calls to take only their chemical ap
fparatus except in cases where ther
is good supply OF water.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
EVENTNC COMPANY.

Miss Halle Hasson entertained a
few Of her friends on Tuesday eve
ming at her home. 2625 Tatnah
street Miss Lena McCracken and
Albert Harrington entertained with
an exhibition waltz. Miss Edith
Croney gave an exhibition dance.
Among those present were the
Misses Lena McCracken, Halle Has
son, Edith Croney, Margaret Cava-
naugh and Olive N. Hasson and
John Gaynor, Jr, Gilbert Latham,
Albert Harrington, Roy Beeson,
James Tilford.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
.SCHQOLCAGERS
GET UNDERWAY
No. "a and No. l Grab
Victories in Grammar
Circuit
600 STUDENTS SEE
LEAGUE REOPENlNG

The Grammar School Athletic
League basketball tournament got
on to flying start yesterday after
noon in the High School gymnasium
under favorable conditions Even
though it was raining outdoors it
did not dampen the ardor and en-
thusiasm OF over six hundred boys
and girls who turned out TO cheer
their school teams to victory.
For the past three weeks the
Grammar School Athletic League
has been the principal topic of con-
versation OF the hundreds OF gram
mar school pupils. and like a boiler
with a fun head OF steam, the blow
of" was reached at the opening
event, as the thunderous applause
and cheering could be heard for
blocks around the High School
building. It is doubtful II a larger
crowd was ever seen in the High
School gym. Yesterdays turnout is
indicative OF a greater success OF
the league than last season.
Promptly at four o'clock Referee
Brown blew his whistle for the
teams representing schools No. "a
and No. 2S to line mp. and then Pro-
fessor David A. Ward. superintcnd-
ent OF schools, stepped to the center
OF the floor and made a short speech.
He told the boys and girls he was
right with them in their sports and
hoped they would derive the great
est benefit and pleasure out OF them.
Professor Ward continued in part:
"A good athlete Is one who plays
the game clean, fair and hard, and
one who will not use any under
hand tactics, nor jeer at the loser,
and I hope every boy and girl who
completes in the league will uphold
the principles OF clean sport" He
wished the Grammar School Ath-
letic League the greatest success
possible
Professor Ward then stepped TO
the edge or the ring. tossed up the
first ball at the sound OF Referee
Browns whistle and the basketball
tournament was officially opened
amid a deafening applause.
The first game, between No. "a
and No. 2s, was full OF "pep" from
start 70 finish. Alexander Winches-
ter OF No. "a scored the first poin'
after two minutes play, when hC
dropped in a foul goal. This wai
followed a little later with a fou
goal by "Chisser' Carey OF No. %
Carey next made a meat field goa
and then Winchester scored another
foul goal. Before the first half end
ed Dickenson landed another two
pointer for No. 2S and the half end
ed to in favor OF the Eighth an,
Adams crew.
The red team OF No. "a settle,
down 10 better team work in tn
second half and frightened up fl
/ their defense. Dickinson manage,
10 cage another goal from field an,
Brown tailed for "a. with the scor
TO 4 in 2S's favor It looked like
victory for the navy blue. but in tn,
last five minutes Of play No. 2.
staged a speedy comeback whei
Winchester, Brinton and Paulii
scored from field and a foul goal b,
Winchester put the reds" ahead /
to Z. Carey made another foul goa
for No. 2s and the game ended Will
the close score OF IL to s in favo
OF No. "a. Score:
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S2,265,OOOFOR
1922 ROAD WORK
This Amount Will be Avail
able, Highway Commis-
sion Announces
MORE CITIZEN
POLICE NAMED
special to The Evening Journal.

Special to The Evening Journal
DOVER, Jan. 5.-Secretary oil
state A. r. Benson. who is also chair
man OF the state Highway commis-
sion at meeting Of the commis-
sion yesterday announced the funds
which will be available for roads in
the state this year as follows; State
hond issue Of $1.4oo.Ooo; Federal
Aid. 1866. .OOO; Kent county bond IS
sue. 100000.
The commission appointed addi-
tional citizen highway police as fol-
lows: Charles w. Hardesty and the
Rev. Dr. r. c. Helfenstein, OF Dover;
Edmund Mitchell. Elmer Il. Mitchell
Willard +. Speakman. Captain
Horace Wilson and Walter Hastings,
an Of New Castle County.
The Commission voted to allow
flve representatives OF the depart
ment to attend the American Road
Builders Convention TO be held in
Chicago. January 16 and 30. They
win be selected later by the depart
mont
A delegation from North laurel
appeared before the Board and gave
assurances that the people OF North
Laurel were willing to accept any
line OF road the Highway Depart
ment might select passing through
north Laurel.
The Commission opened bids for
contracts No. 35-A. 5000 cubic yards
of borrow. the bids received being as
follows: Edward r. Crumlish, Will
mington. 80 cents yard, $4,000
Walter r. Glen & Co.. Philadelphia,
IS cents: r. II. johnson & Co.,
Wayne, Pa, s6 cents; Wingate q
lynch, Harrington, $105. Award
made to Crumlish.
W. NJ. Hope, Dover attorney, APP
peared before the Commission In
favor OF a delegation asking that the
road north and south Of Camden
come west OF the main street near
Ceasar Rodney School House, argu-
ing that to come directly through
Camden would be dangerous at the
cross streets where considerable traf
nc will pass.
A Sussex County delegation in
cluding former Governor John G
Townsend. r. d. Lingo. o. A. New
ton. Charles w. Mitchell w r
Valiant and W. II. Bookhammer
asking for all the State aid possible
for road construction in Sussex Coun
ty was heard.
laurel delegation asking for
road through that town, included
Messrs. Fook. Wootten Davis DAME
Short and Mayor c. r. Benson. o
North Laurel was also heard.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
M. Q. n. U. CoNCERT.

Under the auspices OF the New
Castle County w. c. T. u. a concert
was given in the New Century Club
last night. The artists were Alice
Baroni, -coloratura soprano; Lillian
Pringle. 'cellist and Edith Gyllen-
berg, pianist. Another concert will
be given tonight.
Alice Baroni's voice IS gloriously
young and Of wonderful quality. II
has in II certain elemental quality
which makes one think OF woodland
things. one is at times surprised
almost startled by the lovely food
Of sound, always under such perfect
control. Lillian Pringle. 'cellist
played with her usual artistry, fine
Intelligence and sensibility.
Edith Gutenberg gave an Etuds
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
q DEMANDS
MAY BE TAKEN
FROM PARLEY
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N&OnllUutQ EfuUl Tits IdEesy
Japan, ii is believed, is Offering to
enter into an agreement on Shan
tung only II the question of the
twenty-one demands is not brought
before the conference.
Meanwhile the Shantung question
remained deadlocked. The Japan-
ese, however, seemed confident
that China was backing down on
the Shantung railroad problem. the
crux Of the question and would soon
accept Japan's stand.
on the other hand it was declar-
ed auhoritatively that Japan's posi-
ton on the Shantung question had
been "stiffened" by instructions from
Toxic.
With the disposition OF many OF
the delegates to hurry through with
the remaining work OF the confer
ences. It was believed that severa
Far Eastern matters especially those
having to do with China such as tho
twenty-five demands would be pass.
ed over. because of objections on tn,
part OF some Of the conferees to dis
cussing them.
The Japanese statement regardinl
the twenty -one.demands will be mad,
in direct reply to the action of tn,
Chinese delegates in bringing ul
and attacking them at the last meet
ing Of the Far Eastern committe,
about three weeks ago.
There is no doubt about the valid
ity OF the demands, it is believed
Japen will say, as they were all con
summated In the form OF a treat.
and exchanges OF notes, properl
agreed upon between Japan an,
China
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
WooDMAN CARp PARTY

Jacobs Camp. 1921, Modern
Woodmen of America, will give a
card party and dance in the New
Century Club on Friday evening,
January 27. Many pretty prizes
will be awarded both in the card
games and in dancing. Music for
the evening will be furnished by the
Sterling six. Cards will be played
at o'clock. and dancing will start
at S.45 o'clock.
The committee in charge follows:
f. r. Short. chairman; T. f. Parte-
more, j. p. Jacobs, n. d. Shing.
Paul Vickers, e. Dodson, Irwin
Crew, NJ. Rutter. A. L. Catlen and
N. Pollack.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL

Mrs. Sarah EBason, OF New Castle
and Mrs. Robert II. Megginson, zoos
Van Buren, street, left today for st.
Petersburg. Fla. where they viii
spend two weeks at Mrs. Eliason's
bungalow.
Mrs. Emily f. Wells left today for
Crescent Beach, Florida, Ito spend
the winter months.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph ID. Mullins
and children, Josephine and James,
formerly of this city but now resd-
ing in Norfolk. Va, have returned to
their home after spending the holl-
days with Mrs Mullins parents
Mr.. and Mrs Harry d. Walker,
Fourth and Adams streets.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
CHRISTMAS GREENS
CAUSE CHIMNEY FIRE

Burning OF Christmas greens in an
open fireplace caused a chimney OF
the home OF Gurney Dayett at Hill
crest to catch fire this morning. The
blaze threatened to spread to the
roof Of the house. The Wilmington
fire department was appealed TO and
the Directors Of Public Safety con-
sented to Company No. 10. under
Lieutenant Chadwick going out to
Hincrest. Members Of that company
extngulshed the blaze before much
damage had been done.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
FINED FOR BISoRDERIY
CONDUCT

Becoming boisterous in the street
after being elected from pool room
in sixth street. between Lincoln and
Union streets, yesterday afternoon,
Glasus Brown, Negro, was arrested
by Patrolman Skepski and was fined
81 and costs on a charge of disorder
~ conduct by Deputy Judge Lynn
in Municipal Court his morning.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
NEW YEAR PARTY

A dellghtful Time was spent dur
ing the New Year holidays at tie
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. William c.
Schwartz, Of near Newark. Those
visiting were the Misses Anna Vim
cent. Harrington; Kathryn Hubert
Newark; Ruth Dorman, Anna
Bromal, both Of Wilmington; Edna
Doyle. near Newark; Mrs John vii
lis. Moore, Pa; Mrs. Mary Willis,
wilmington; the Messrs. Floyd HUI
bert, Newark; William Collins.
Ralph Cummins. both of Whining
ton: Harry Mccormick, Of near
Newark.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
THINK BROWN
HAD PART IN
BANDIT crime

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who did the shooting. Brown, bar
ricaded himself in house near State
Road yesterday morning and when
the officers came for him threatened
ITO shoot
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
N p. il. SLIPPER

A New Years entertainment was
given by Wilmington Lodge. No.
$40. of the National Protective Le-
gion Sin Pythian Castle last night.
A supper was the feature. The COM
mittee in charge was Mrs. Mary
Minor. Mrs. Mary Meaney and Miss
EsteIla N MeaneE-
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
CLUB CARD PARTY

The second OF the series Of card
parties TO be given under the aus
pices OF the Mortgage Fund Com
mittee OF the New Century Club
will be held at o'clock next Tues
day afternoon. Mrs. +. Pc Moody is
chairman OF the committee in
charge of the party.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
G. o. p. WOMEN
POSTPONE MEETING.

The open meeting of the Women's
Republican Club, which was to be
held this evening in the ballroom Of
Mrs. T. Coleman duPonts home,
sos Broome street, las been post
poned until next week. The date Of
the meeting will be announced later.
II will be held at the same location.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
FVENING COMPANY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Il. Latter,
500 North Broome street. enter
tanned last evening in honor of the
birthday anniversary OF Mrs zella
Mailman Wood, a sister of Mrs. Lat
ter. The evening was spent in mu-
sic. dancing and cards.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Stewart Mailman. Mr.. and Mrs. II.
p. Gunby, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Tin
dali. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Raymond
Jackson. Miss Anne Russell, Palmer
Mailman. Wesley Mailman. Charles
Gunby and Billie Tindan.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05
Smile Awhile

NEW YORK.-The ''hy-by-
night" domestic is becoming
scarcer. city employment bu-
reaus report Fewer chances at
Jobs and husbands lead the
cook to think twice before quit
ting.
NEW YORK.-George Ma
son. burglar. was on the look
out for a stranger to act as
lookout" for him while he
turned a little trick" He had
the hard luck % pick a detec-
T tive.
KANSAS CITY, Mo.-A w.
c. T. u. quartette hummed the
Anvil Chorus" as moonshine
stills were destroyed and hooch
seized in dry raids was poured
in sewers by police.
EDNA, Texas.-A card mail
ed to A A Brunette, st. Louis.
May z. 1894. was received at
the Brunette home today.
BERKELEY. Calf. ~ Some
thing to worry about: Profess
sor W. w. Chamberlain. Uni
versity OF California. announces
clocks run faster at night than
IN the day time.
Evening journal., 1922-01-05

and the Polonaise in A Flat OF
Chopin's in splendid style. Her
technique and expression show her
to be an artist OF no mean ability.