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never has, and probably never will, do
himself justice.
Admitting that some execrable sing
ing is heard at the Metropolitan, one
should in fairness recognize that
which is good. For it does happen,
now and again. And if it isn't all it
might be-well, perhaps we are grow
ing more and more exacting.
Der Freischutz Revived.
In the revival of Der Freischutz
there was mixture of singing; ex-
cellent, Indifferent, and a dash of the
execrable, referred to in the preceding
paragraph. This last was furnished by
Gustav Schutzendorf. One never can
be sure just what sort of sound he
will give forth. Others in the cast also
wabbled uncertainty. The compensat-
ing moments were provided by Miss
Rethberg.
But what can the poor Metropolitan
management do? 1t is seeking con-
stantly the very best talent available !;
and generally it secures that talent.
Occasionally (as in the case of Schut-
bendorf) a cog slips. Occasionally,
also, even with an array Of superior
principals several of them may not be
in the best condition. And in opera,
it is of course necessary to consider
musical and dramatic interpretative
resource which must be some
times had at the expense of a we'll
used voice.
If one were willing to accept the
singing Of the majority members of
the cast in view of the admirable Or
chestra, chorus, and conducting of
Artur Bodanzky, then the Freischutz
performance may be set down as hav-
ing given some pleasurable moments.
Misses Mario, and Guilford, and NJ.
Bohnen, Gabor, Wolf and Rothier got
on rather well. The audience was large
and the claque manifestly on the job.
From the musicians standpoint-and
that of the real opera devotee-Der
Freischutz is interesting. As an
achievement, judged operatically. 1t
deserves praise. For one must bear in
mind that there are many units to
consider in an opera representation,
and that there is a visual as well as
an aural side.
Changes in Critics.
Frank Munsey's momentary change
OF attitude in selling, rather than
buying newspapers has brought about
change in the lineup of music in
reviewers. The New York Herald,
which people had come to regard
would be retained by the publisher, is
now amalgamated with the New York
Tribune.
w. ]. Henderson. the veteran chron-
icler of music events, has been trans
ferred to the New York Sun staff.
For the first time in his long career,
Mr.. Henderson is now writing copy
for an afternoon newspaper. Mr.. Gil
man remains with the Tribune while
Mr.. Gabriel, although he has not yet
disclosed his plans, is said to be con-
templating running a "colyum" on
the Sun.
Copyright. 1924. by P. v. r. Key.
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DREAMS OF BEING
WHAT THEY ARE NOT
URGE FOLK TO ACT
1t Is Not Visions of Gold
or Desire for
Fame.
BY lone QUINBY

Copyright by The San Antonio Light.
Chicago, April 5.-What is the
urge that sweeps folks-"just folks"
toward the offices Of :, owing picture
studios? y
Not visions Of gold, not desire ior
fame. Just a craving to Give" parts
that they couldn't live i'll the normal
course of their humdnum lives.
At least that is the answer un-
folded here in Judge Williams court
where the popular moving pictures
corporation" has been under investi-
CATION this week, as all alleged fraudu-
lent concern, on complaint OF the
Wcmen's Protective Association.
Steam filters, macbinists, cooks,
grandmothers, school girls and orii-
nary business men-all told why they
answered the corporations ad in the
paper.
The small business nan, for in
stance, confessed to IN ambition to
be a millionaire" in Wall Street, an
ambition which he mad little chance
to fulfill in real life.
"But / could pose as one in the
movies" he explained. "And l would
be getting a salary for doirg it."
Over in a corner sat white haired
old lady. She was typical grand
mother You could Inagine her with
half dozen grandchildren around her
knee and a cookie jar at hand. But
that wasn't the role she wanted to
play in the movies. For years, she
said, she had read novels about regal
locking dowagers with long pearl neck
sIIUM 'sSu!I puomu!p pue ssouI
cooking and washing Cor her children
and grandchildren for 40 years she
had dreamed of being p great lady"
Near her say husky steam filter.
blood blonde and brQp'l. He said he
was 25 years old and he had worked
at his trade since he was Is years
old.
"a steam filter doesn't have mucn
time for adventure" Re explained.
"But ! have my dreams. The desert
a black horse and romance-that is
what ] have dreamed of. 1t isn't
the acting or the money. didn't
expect to be star. hut thought
there would be few more thrills
than we get in the steamfitting bus:-
ness"
A red haired woman. cook by pro-
fession. told the writer todav that for
years she has had to otter "Ier home"
by the backdoor. -,
I thought how wonderful It would
be to drive up to beautiful colonial
mansion and go in at the front door
she said plaintivelv. "And il l could
have worn n satin dress. I would
have been willing right away to die"
Altogether it was q rather common
place crowd that sat awaiting their
moment in the limeligtt-their turn
70 tell the story of their lifn's ambi-
ticn-ambition thwarted. They AL
we're just home bodies looking for the
great adventure.
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Making Musical Comparisons
Bygone Days Said to Have Produced Better Singers
and Players.

them. But. IL our aural memories do
not deceive US, there has come n de-
plorable lapse in the quantity of SUI
perlative singing that can be attained
only when it rests upon the founda-
ton of perfect technique.
Regardless of the faithfulness OF
our recollections of the singing we
heard two decades or more ago. it is
fact that there is much too much
shouting; and far less delivery OF
tones that are even in scale. in tex.
ture and free from throatiness or
nasality. or other unpleasantness.
Without assuming TO answer any OF
the charges brought against our in.
terpretative musical accomplishment.
of the moment las contrasted with
that Of bygone times) we are of the
opinion that we do not hear now with
the hearing of those previous days
Do We remember so exactly? Would
We enthuse as we used to enthuse, il
those artists and conductors whose
names are venerated could be brought
before us? 1t is difficult enough to
carry for few hours in the ears OF
our minds with accuracy musical
sounds that have been heard. How
much more of a feat must it be to re.
member unfailingly just what A.
voice was like in 1890. or the fiddle
tone Of b, or the character of the or,
chestra conducted by c.
Going a Bit Farther.
Listening to a representation Of
Die Walkuere at the Metropolitan a
few nights ago, we feel to wondering
whether some of the illustrious prin
cipals who flourished just prior tc
Giulio Gatti-Casazza's appointment
would have impressed us more deeply
than those who participated on the oc
casion just mentioned.
There was, in this specific per
Torrance. the lovely voice of Elisabeth
Rethberg, singing Sieglinde's music
What a soprano; and what perfect
use Of it. Then there was Frederick
Schorr. as Wotan. Again what {
voice "a baritone, in this instance)
and admirably produced. Karin Bran
zell is also blessed with an excellent
mezzo-soprano. Moreover. she man
ages it with skill-as was necessary
in the Brunnhilde music which, in
spots, is a bit high for her. Finally
came Jeanne Gordon, pouring forth il
the role of F-icka n wealth of mezzo
soprano tones-with almost too much
prodigality. We will pass over Curt
Taucher, who appeared as Siegmund
He is tenor who is unfortunate in
his technique; so unfortunate that he
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
BY PIERRE v. r. KEY.

New York, April Show accur-
ate is your aural memory for musical
sounds? Have you ever thought
about it? IL your concert and opera
going experience extends back for any
considerable period there must have
been occasions when comparisons
were made between the musical art
lists and organizations heard today
and those of years ago. Perhaps there
has arisen also some thought as to
the quality of the music which is to
be had so much more abundantly
than prevailed when fees were far
lower than they are now. Here in
New York one can hear, almost any
time where music is the topic of dis
cuission, emphatic assertions that in
some branches of music Interpretation
there has been a sad retrogression.
Beauty of tone, technical facility, dis
tinction of Interpretation all come up
for discussion. Often, when a>speaker
is well warmed to his theme, he is
apt to indulge in statements some
what more sweeping than he really
would convey in calmer moments.
He will generally admit that our
viollnists, pianists, cellists, symphony
orchestras. and chamber-music organ
izations are equal to those of fifteen
to 20 years ago. Pressed somewhat,
he will concede that time has brought
greater number of individual in
strumental artists and organizations
than were to be found in those early
days. when a shaking of the world
music-tree would yield only a limited
supply of truly distinguished music
ians-either of solo or ensemble abil-
tiles.
But he comes back hard to en-
phasize the dearth of such conductors
as Richter, Nikisch, Mottl and Seidel.
Usually he follows up that challenge
with the demand to be informed as to
the whereabouts of anything like the
number Of great singers who were to
be heard in what he chooses to term
"the period of vocal glory"
Carrying Sounds in the Ears.
With respect to the singers, such
a champion Of other music days is
probably right. We have an army of
vocalists: hundreds, in this country
alone, who can perform rather credit
ably and who do. And yet, a careful
tabulation of those who achieve con-
sistently the standards established by
the de Reszkes. Melba. and those Of
their time land a trifle earlier) dis
closes a regrettable shortage in the
supply. Exceptional voices, yes; and
some few who know what to do with
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Music and Musicians

of Texas composers for 1923 were.
played, November" featuring
Madame Anna Louise David, harp
list, and interpretative dances, in
charge of Mrs. Roy Lowe. "Yuletide
Memories" in charge of Edward Nc
kenzie, "Young Artists Program" in
charge of Miss Meta Hertwig. SPOT
Pourri," a presentation of old songs
in. costume, in charge of Mrs. Nat
Goldsmith, "The Little Symphony"
in charge Of Mr. Julian Blitz, "Ar-
lists Program-Army Night" in charge
of Mrs. A. j. Brandon and "In
Springtime" in charge of Mrs. George
Gwinn.
The clubs annual competition for
Texas composers closes April Is and
the winning numbers will be played
and the prizes presented to the COM
posers at the first musical of the
season in October, 1924.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
OLIVET TO CALVARY.

/ Olivet TO Calvary" Lenten can
IA by J. II. Maunder, will be sung
st. Marks choir on Sunday al
special 5 o'clock musical service.
Iis cantata has not been heard at
Marks church for several years,
II is a favorite with music lovers ;
hbounds in effective solos for bari
/ e, tenor and soprano, and the
bruises are fluent, and in Maund-
! best style. which is always spon-
teous. and eloquent. On this oc-
kion Edward Mckenzie, baritone,
II again be the guest soloist. Eric
irker will sing the tenor part, and
Is Ruth Wilmer, who is always
icessful in her work with the choir
~ sing the soprano solos. Oscar
Fox will direct.
The cantata is in two parts, as
ows:
PART /.
lon the Way to Jersualem.
brus, When DER the steep of Olivet.
2.-Before Jerusalem.
I lit. (Tenor) Like a fair vision.
Fit. and Air (Baritone) o Jerusa-
EN-.
3.-In the Temple.
Icit. (Tenor and Baritone) And
esus entered into the Temple of
iod.
brus and Soprano solo, Another
temple waits Thee, Lord divine.
4.-The Mount of Olives.
(Tenor) Not of this world the
Kingdom of our Lord.
brus, Twas night DER lonely
Dlivet.
10 (Tenor), He was despised.
% (Baritone) and chorus, "Come
Unto Him."
mn, ~Just As Am"
PART ii.
! 5.-A new Commandment.
Fit. and Air (Baritone) A new
commandment.
tartet or semi-chorus, o Thou
Whose sweet compassion.
6.-Gethsemane.
bit. (Baritone) And when they had
Jung a hymn.
INN, @Thy Will Be Done"
7.-Betrayed and Forsaken.
brus, And while He yet spake.
bit. and Air (Tenor), Ye who sin,
Ind We who sorrow.
S.-Before PLATE.
brus with Solo (Pilate), Cruelty
Him!
9.-The March to Calvary.
bral March, The Saviour King
Ioes forth to die.
10.-Calvary.
lit. (Baritone). And when they
anne to the place.
brus and Soprano Solo, Droop,
acred head.
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Service


There Is a story told about a GER
tain well known Scotland Yard de-
tectivc. A colleague from the country
came to see him, ana happened to
speak slightingly of the alleged smart
ness of the London pickpockets.
Whereupon the, Yard man offered to
bet the other flo that he would lose
his watch without knowing it before
he got TO Charing Cross, matter "f
few hundred yards. The country
colleague agreed and started out; the
London man called to him pick
pocket well known to the police. and
said. pointing to the countryman
"You see that chap? | want you to
get me his watch. I'll give you rs
and see than you don't get into trou-
ble." ais it straight" asked the man.
" Sure" said the detective; ~you know
me-" "Oh. WELL" said the man, ~if
it's straight-here it isl"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
ARMY NIGHT" PROGRAM.

bn Monday evening of last week
San Antonio Musical Club OBJ
red its yearly "Army Night" at
regular March musicale-reception
Ia Mai. Gen. and Mrs. Edward
Eis as guests of honor.
In immense flag that stretched
bss the entire width of the ballroom
he'd the background of the stage.
S flag is only exhibited on spe-
occasions and the members of the
b felt particularly honored to have
loaned to them. Six other large
IS were draped on their upright
ifs at the sides of the stage. Mrs.
b. Brandon, popular army mem
Of the club who had charge of the
gram on this occasion, was in
Imental in securing these Star
ngled Banners. Mrs. j. w. How
was in charge of the decora-
n the adjoining room where re-
hments were served, the center
e held an exquisite centerpiece in
ping with the spirit of the recep-
Of red, white and blue flowers.
3 piece of art was the work Of
G. w. Fitchner.
Zach season the San Antonio Mu-
II Club presents in concert several
its most distinguished artists.
Sc artists are chosen by vote and
remunerated for the evenings
frtainment. This year, Madame
la Stjerna, soprano, Mrs. William
bic, yiolinist, Roy Repass, pianist
Mrs. Nat Goldsmith, accompan-
gave a most comprehensive and
ghtful program.
The first and fourth movements OF
"Sonate" by Casar Franck were
red by Mrs. Noble and Mr.. Repass
b a mastery assurance. Nlssi
rte, from Tosca by Puccini was
stically sung by Madame Stjerna.
Illade in G Minor" by Chopin was
ed by Mr.. Repass with technical
eision. Three violin numbers,
|alther's Preislied," by Wagner
helmj, "vogel ais Prophet" by
|umann-Auer and "Chrysatheme"
Haesache were played by Mrs.
lie with musical insight and ar
Xc renQltlOn. Mdudule SlyeTHa
~The Sleep that Fits Ger
VS. Eyes, from Tagore's Gitan-
by Carpenter and two numbers
the Cycle A Beggar at Loves
e- by Lily Strickland and delight
her audience with Norwegian
b Song" as an encore. Mr.. Re
playing of "Polonaise" by List
enthusiastically applauded.
be Star Spangled Banner had been
ted on the reverse side of the
rams and was sung with fervor
the entire audience with Alva
gus as leader.
Filth the presentation of ain
ngtime," the April musical pro-
b. the San Antonio Musical Club
close its official year having sue
fully and artistically presented
{ programs entitled, "Texas
BIT" in charge Of Mrs. J. W. Holt
p the prize-winning compositions
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06

Love levels all ranks, so does prison.
Some time back Mr.. Justice. Wills sent
the son Of marquis into penal servi-
tude for seven years. When he was at
Parkhurst prison he was told off to tidy
up the cell OF an elderly convict who
was for reasons OF health unable to do the
work himself. ''wot's yer manner" asked
the ancient lag in surly tone. 81
am Lord so-and-So,' was the reply.
mentioning a name which was famous
before the Wars of the Roses. The
other gazed at him in amazement and
then burst into derisive laughter. First
time In my blooming life / have had
lord in waiting"
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
TRAVIS PARK MUSIC.

The following musical programs
u be given Sunday at Travis Park
pthodist church:
10: 45 a. m.
elude ................ -. Gounod
Mrs. Harry Leap.
them, @The Lord Is My Strength, {"
. ................ Wooler
Mrs. Treuter and Choir.
Fertory in i ........ Rebinstein
8 p. m.
|ngregational singing.
them, "Thou Wilt Keep Him in
Perfect Peace" ...... Troworidge
Is. Flannery, Mrs. Weiss and Choir.
fertory, Gavotte .......... Thome
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BAYLOR TO ENTERTAIN
Seniors Of Two High Schools Will BE
Guests Monday Night.

The seniors of Main Avenue and
Breckenridge high schools will be hon
ored with joint banquet given by the
former students of the Baylor Uni
versity and Baylor College in the I.
w. C. A. Monday evening at Z o'clock.
The friends and pupils of these two
Baylor schools will be invited to at
tend.
The meeting will feature some OF
the schools songs and yells. DR..
Joseph p. Boone of Dallas. student
secretary of the Baptist schools OF
Texas. will be the principal speaker.
Miss Mildred Gates and Mrs. Hulen
r. Carroll are taking the reserva-
tons for the BANQUET.
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PROGRAM AT ELMENDORF

The following musical program was
given Friday evening ct Elmendorf:
Sonata No. 4..............M Mozart
Irene Saathoff and Pauline Steppicli
Readings ........ Selected
Professor Beckwit,.
Piano Solo
P0lichinette ......... Ractmaninoft
Waltz Chopin
Witches Dance ......... MacDowtll
Paulin Step2ich
Reading
Professor Bcckwith
"Adagio Pathetique" ....... GODDARD
"Hindoo Chant. -. -. .........
...... .Rumisky- Korsaks w-Kreisle-
"Crandle Song ............B Brahms
'Gavotte" from Mignon. -. Thomas
Irene Saa.hoff
This program is to be repeated ia
Sc, eral nearby towns.
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This program is to be repeated j
Sc, eral nearby towns.
Evening star., 1924-04-30
$35, 600, HOSPITAL
FOR VETS PLANNED
Mothers National Memorial Asso'
citation Organized to Aid Tu-
berculoSis Patients.

With a view to establishing a
memorial hospital to war mothers
for the care of tubercular veterans
OF all wars, their dependents and
descendants, representatives from
more than a score OF patriotic or
CARNATIONS yesterday organized what
will be known in the future as the
War Mothers National Memorial As
sociation. The organization was ef-
1ected in the willard Hotel and the
assemblage present included both Of
hcial and unofficial representatives
of the various patriotic organiza-
Tions
Brig. Gen. Lloyd M. Brett, COM
chief OF tho Veterans of
Foreign Wars of the United States.
was elected chairman OF the execu
tive committee. to serve until the
selection OF a national president
Other officers elected are: Vice
presidents, Robert G. Woodside, mem
Der of the council of administration
Of the Veterans OF Foreign Wars;
Mrs b. L. gill, state deputy of the
Mrs. w. S. Brown, president OF Chill
dren OF the Loyal Legion; James Mac
1arland, commanderin chief OF the
Disabled American Veterans OF the
World War; Mrs c. W. Avery of the
Daughters of Founders, historian; Will
liam L. Mattocks, recording secretary.
and j. H. Toulouse, executive secretary.
Members of the national executive
hoard besides Gen. Brett are: Mai. Z.
Putnam of the American Legion OF
Boston; Mrs. H II. McCluer. presi-
dent of the National War Mothers;
Mrs Harry j. King of Chicago, pres
ident of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars; Mrs Flor
Evening star., 1924-04-30

ence Clark, president OF the Ladies'
Auxiliary, United Spanish War Moth
ers; Alexander Frank, national adju-
tant OF United Spanish War Veterans;
tary Order of the World War; Capt.
Thomas Kirby of the Disabled Amer
Jean Veterans and Capt. E. Wager
man of the Military Order of the
World War.
No definite plans for building or for
raising funds have been made, but
Mai Toulouse, in outlining ideas be-
fore members of the association, said
that Il was planned to build hos
pital with forty-eight units--one for
each state--the cost for building and
running of which has been estimated
at about $35,0O0,0O0. He suggested
that each former service man be
asked to subscribe the sum of dollar
Evening star., 1924-04-30

a year for five years. Provided 40
per cent OF them respond 1t will mean
in the neighborhood of $10, 1000. 900. he
said. This. he pointed out. would be
a sufficient sum with which to build
and an endowment fund of $25,000,000
would then have to be raised to cover
running expenses. he said.
Definite plans for raising funds
will probably not be made before the
early fall. 1T was stated.
Evening star., 1924-04-30
viii Explain Retirement Law.

Retirement legislation and It's pro-
posed amendments will be discussed
at a meeting to be held at o'clock
tonight in the auditorium Of the IN
terror Department building. 18th and
F streets. Speakers are to include
Representative Frederick r Lehlbach
and John s. Reach, chief of the. re-
Evening star., 1924-04-30

tirement division OF the pension ONCE.
Jacob w. Starr, president of the As
sociation of Retired Federal EN-
ployes. is to preside.
Evening star., 1924-04-30

Shopw your pleasure.
sir?
Customer-None. I'm looking for
my wife.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-03-16
tanning Linen Frocks For
 prin 2

|rUF5E Lenton season is the sewing A season for the busy woman and 1t iss quite customary to spend these weeks in making the summer. frocks.
 Of coure, every woman is including a linen frock in her wardrobe this year, either in white or one of those fashion. able high shades. Make 1t up plainly
 with just little hand drawn work
 or touch of embroidery. An emoroid-
 cred seif-panel in front and back ia
 an interesting feature noticed in one
 gown. There should be pearl buttons,
 and these often serve as the sole trim
 ming.
 Since ruffles and shirrings are now
 so modish it may be we'll to know how
 to do this easily without using the machine gatherer, which is objection able to needlewomen who like the
 handmade appearance. Slightly raise the pressef foot of the machine Ia bit of cork win keep it in place ElengtheR the stitch and sew along the shirring line. Then, by carefully pull ing the underthread, you can readily gather the fabric to any desired full
 ness ana it will look as though you
 had done it by hand. Eyelet trimmings are the rage and many home dressmakers are busily en,- bordering eyeIets for the summer frocks Try punching the eyelet from 1.-the wrong side of the fabric to the right. This pushes the threads to the right side and forms a padding that ing eyelee than if you punched from the right side.