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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
The Technique of Singing
By Myron r. whitney

study singing with a pianist who had
never sung.
Perhaps, then, the time IL ripe
to attempt to lift the veil, and to ex.
pose to the scrutiny of such of the
public as may feel an inclination to
examine 1t the inner working of the
vocal machine.
I shall. in the series of articles to
which this is the introduction, take I'D
the italian method of singing rule by
rule and step by step, explaining the
purpose Of each precept as we come to
1t. and endeavoring to make clear the
method of its accomplishment.
Before getting down concretely,
however. to the brass lacks of the
technique of singing. let us consider
some of it's abstract phases. and its &C.
tual and potential relation to our
daily life and activity:
Question-Is it necessary to study
singing in order to sing?
Answer-No. We are all, even
those of us who are tone deaf" and
unable to carry a tune" members in
good standing of the guild Of the bath
tub singers.
1t would be hard to find any one
who does not on occasion loose the
pickering string of his soul. and bel
low forth his joys and his noble dis
content to the gurgling rush of many
waters. Such singing as this has. in
deed, two inestimable qualities, lack
Ing which more pretentious vocal eff
forts are worthless. Sincerity and
spontaneity are essential character
istfcs of art. But if we are to sinEsin
such ma nner that our neighbors
may not only suffer us In patience,
but even take mild pleasure in our
performance, we must devote consid-
cradle time to earnest study and prac-
tice.
The serious study of singing be-
slows upon the student other rewards
than the mere ability to sing.
1t supplies the lungs. as does no
other exercise. with an ample guam
tity of air instead of the irreducible
minimum to which they are accus-
toned. and this characteristic, to-
gether with the elation accompanying
the mastery of the craft of singing,
makes 1t potent factor for health.
Because of its insisteuce upon dis
tinctness of utterance and correctness
OF pronunciation, it definitely adds
to mental alertness and clarity of
thought, for it is an esta blished fact
that he who speaks carelessly and in
distinctly invariably thinks in confu.
sion and acts in error.
1t corrects the lamentable and all
too common faults of posture and
speech which distress our relatives
and.grieve our friends.
1T is the mortal foe of Incidence
the father and mother of vulgarity.
Altogether singing is an. accomplish
ment well worth acquiring. but il
takes hard work.
You can learn how to sing by read
ing solid work on technique, but you
can not learn TO sing without a
teacher and indefatigable study.
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TO the man in the street the process
Of becoming a singer is shrouded

TO the man in the street the process
OF becoming singer is shrouded
in mystery.
This is due to the fact that although
every human being carries about with
him a vocal instrument. this instru-
ment is never visible, and the muscles
employed to play upon It are not only
invisible. but are habitually manipu-
lated indirectly and not by conscious
control.
To make my meaning clear. let us
compare the playing of note on the
violin with the production of a tone
by means of the voice. In the one
case we have a completely visible Sc
ries of movements of the arms and
fingers, and when the note is com.
pleted we know in just what manner
we have accomplished our purpose.
There has been at least the illusion of
direct control. In the other case our
thoughts have been concentrated upon
the purpose of our effort and not upon
the method of its accomplishment.
We cannot tell a single one of the
physical reactions which have pro-
duced the tone. The result is utter
mystif1cation and confusion. and this
SEdJ6 OF 5IfdlIS mas uldQ0 OF tLl6 Ell"
ployment of the teacher of singing.
which would otherwise be considered
a. distinguished and useful. profession,
an occupation which welcomes with
open arms the dishonest incompetent
in search of an opportunity to prey
upon the credulity of the public.
II you should chanceto read among
the advertisements in a magazine an
announcement of the epoch making
discovery, that it is by means of the
superior development of a muscle In
his left elbow that Kreis1er has become
the great artist whom we all admire.
and that this muscle. enlarged and
made powerful through the assiduous
practice of exercises invented by it's
discoverer. will do for you what it has
done for Kreisler. would you fall for
1t and send a check for a set of ex-
ercises? / feel sure that you WOULD
not. But I should hate to trust you
IL the advertisement dealt with singing
instead of the violin. and If 1t located
this super muscle in the throat instead
of the elbow.
Would you send your daughter to
study the bassoon with a pianist who
had never studied the bassoon? You
would probably draw the line at the
bassoon. but call it a violin. You
would not. 1t is an insult to your In
telligence to make the suggestion. But
you would not hesitate to let her
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MARIA JERITZA-Friday.

Nine. Maria Jeritza, famous Wen
nese soprano, whose sensational tri
umphs on the stage of the Metropoli
tan Opera House and success as a
concert star have made. her one of the
most brilliant vocal figures of the era
will make her only concert appearance
of the 1926-27 season in Washington
at Polls Theater Friday afternoon, at
430 o'clock, as the fourth artist in
Mrs. WilsonGreene's Philharmonic
Course. Assisting Nine. Jeritza will be
Macmillan Rose, violinist, and Emil
Polak, pianist.
The program will be:
1. "a "Arioso'' .................B Bach
tbl "Rondo" ........ Mozart Kreisler
ArlI nerd ri e.. doux il est bon fs9m
He is kind. He is eoody
Nine. Jeritza.
3. Ia thinner Lesser wird mein Sehlummer'
Johannes Brahms
Lighter far is how my slumberi
tbt "kom. wir wandeln" Peter Cornelius
tCOme. we'll Wanderl
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The performance of "Rigoletto,'
Verdi's opera. at the Washington
Auditorium Saturday evening. at
SIS O'Clock, by the Washington Ma
tional Opera Company, with Luella
Melius singing the role of Gilda. will
be almost in the nature of an "old
home week"
The cast will include three singers
who made their way into grand opera
by way of the Washington Company.
John Charles Thomas, . one of
Americas greatest baritones, will
sing the title role, one which has
been found to fit him best. Thomas,
a native of Pennsylvania, was stu
dent at Peabody Institute, in Balti-
more, and after advanced work follow
ing the completion of his course there
he entered the ranks of light opera
and rapidly became a matinee favorite.
DESERVING light opera for the con-
cert stage. his journeyings brought
him to Washington. where General
Director Albion heard him and pre-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27

Mr.. Stokowski, who has many friends
in Washington music circles, will be
glad to know that he has completely
recovered apparently from his neuritis
which caused him much pain in one
arm and prevented him from conduct
ing a number of concerts.
The program Tuesday will include:
Overture in D minor .......H Handel
BASED on the hymn. In the Lord Put
I Ny .Trust."D
The Water Music" ......H Handel
horal-prelude. Itch RUIZ zu dir. Herr Jesu
Toccata and Furue in D minor Bach
Nocturnes .sNuases" and "Fetes'. Dehussy
Rhausodfe Espagnn1a Ravat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
SYLVIA ALTMAN-TONIGHT.

Eof Washington, assisted by her H.
syear-old brother, who is a student of
THE violin, and the orchestra of the
Wa shington College OF Music. where
Sylvia is a scholarship pupil, will give
n concert this evening. at $50 O'Clock,
at the Jewish Community Center.
= The program will be:
aTurysnthe" ......-........ Weber
Orchestra. conducted by DR.. G. F..
& Christian.
enIntrata," "Preambule" "Gavotte" Bach
x Sylvia Altman.
-ssImurufnptu No A.. ....... Schubert
g s,Concesto No g" frst movement Beethoven
sylvia Altman. with orchestra.
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THE PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
Tuesday.

The Philadelphia Symphony Or
chestra. under its leader. Leopold
Stokowski. will give the fourth in. its
season series of concerts at the Wash
ington Auditorium Tuesday afternoon
at 4:30 o'clock under the mana cement
of T. Arthur Smith. Those who are
interested in the personal welfare of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
NO. INTRODUCTION.

The following is the first in series Of
articles written by Myron T. whitney. an
eminent teacher of singing in Washing
believing that the material contained In
these articles will prove of general In
terest to the readers of this page. The
meal manner that is very readable. and
at the same time instructive with the
background of authenticity and knowl-
edge for which Mr.. whitney Is noted
The Music Editor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
fcl "ErlkoniF" ..... Franz Schubert
1.-THE Fri King
Nine. Jeritza.
1NTERMISSION.

T. tal "Infidelite tnidelityl
Reynaldo Hahn
ID, "Au Pays" IA soldiers songl1.
Augusta Holmes
(c) "Constancy" Edward Mcdowell
ID Spring Dropped a Song Into
NV Heart $40. Beatrice Fenner
Nine. Jeritza
5. ta) HYMN to The Sun
Rimsky- Korsakoff
(bl Hungarian Airs" 1870. Ernst
8. Aria. I'm ouesta ReFgia" from "Turandot"
Puccini
I'm the ROYAL paIacel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
RALpH. ERROLLE-

The choir of the Church of the AS.
cension. Twelfth street and Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest, under the
direction of Albert W. Harmed. organ.
list and choirmaster, will sing Gou.
mods celebrated motel "Gallia" at
the II o'clock service this morning.
Mamie Mouse will b the soioist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
BGUEE.SaGGzAlE
STUDIOS OF WASHINGTON

con College Of Music. Reasonable rates.
Adams 7756. Beginners speciality
All branches. Est. on European lines. NJ. 1858.
Washington Conservatory of Music
I40e New Hampshire. South of Dupont Circle
wIADhiMIfks L sSptSs fPciaoesi
sMGsPsAIT q EI FssTGEsad HSi.!s
COLIN CLARK WHITE-vOICE
sAN 81 ssEs
Civic opers Co Pupil of Adolph Bom
children and beginners insures thorough
Four Months Sight-Singing
Course for Beginners, $40
Fundamentals Of Music for Singers
Free Demonstration Lesson
Monday. Feb. 2sth. at.7:so
Lawrence Studio of Voice
The Brunswick. 1892 Eye NV.
Frank. 1467
Washington College Of Music
Twenty-Third Year
BRANCH SCHOOLS
Piano
1915 Kenyon st. NV.
516 Butternut St.. Takoma Park
Violin
Ills Euclid st. NV.
Pesery ations for lesson periods made at the
College. ia 18th St: Franklin 4491
BESSIE N. WILD.
Voice Culture, Piano and Harmony,
Studio, 1924 5th st., Takoma Park. D. q.
Phone Adams 66Ap,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27

Ruby Smith Stahl. soprano. gave a
group of songs at the patriotic exer-
cises at Memorial Continental Hall on
Washington's birthday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
JOHN CHARLES
lHOMAS--

Mrs. Robert Lawrence will give a |
free demonstration lesson in sight |
singing, or the fundamentals of music |
for singers, tomorrow evening at 1870 |
O'Clock at her studio in the Brunswick. |
1882 / street northwest. The public |
Is invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27
EVENTS OF THE WEEK

TONIGHT.
Sylvia Altman 3yearod pianist Washington will give her
5hs recital at the Jewish
D by her brother Julian. ~ f'"'' ''''eN
+ TOMORROW.
Inc pan:Amercan Union will program of Latin
american the bv
\ Band at the Pan-American Building at Sis pm ~
TUESDAY.
The Philadelphia Symphony IeopoId
$conductor, will the
ington Auditorium 4:30 ~ ~ " ~ ""'h-
FRIDAY.
Nine Marie erza prma of the Meronoitan On.r. r.
will sing in recital at Polls Theater so pm p w.
SATURDAY.
The Washington Opera present Vrd;s oner, "poo
letto S:l5 pm Washington Auditor; III kgo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27

Concerto No. 4" fviolin), andante and
Julian Altman, accom- panied by sylviHae l']
Altman.
Defceuse Chopin
- Sylvia Altman
FreluOe In Z sharp Minor. Rachmaninoff
~ ---~ Sylvia Altman.
Dance of the Gnomes' Yiszt
49, Sylvia Altman.
Peer Gyut Snite-MOming Asses Death
Anitras Dance" Gr,ar
Orchestra conducted by DR.. Christian
PAN.AMERICAN PROGRAM,
Tomorrow
The Pan American Union general
director will present a program of
Latin American music in the Hall of
the Americas Of the Pan-American
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-27

Teacher of Plano-Former pupil of Washing
ton College OF Music. Reasonable rates.
Adams 77S6. Beginners q speciality.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
oIice Hotel Ordered
Closed When Guests
Remove Court Tools

The Hotel Bowden is closed. This
hotel which for several winters past,
has been a haven for thousands of
travellers who have been unable for
pecuniary reasons to secure lodgings
at other hostelries has been forced to
close it's doors because of the migrate
fuIness of it's own guests.
This hotel was operated by Chief of
Police Bowden. The night officer in
charge of the police station was it's
clerk the police blotter was the hotel
register and the chambers of the JUS
tice of the peace constituted the sleep
ing quarters for the guests.
On wintry nights as many as 40
men have been given permission to
sleep on the hard wooden benches of
these chambers. There was steam heat
at any rate and much for the Weary
Willie in hearing the cruel winds blow
outside. The travellers however were
not satisfied with sleeping and after
the Judge had lost much of his equip
ment including, it is said, his seal of
| office, the hotel was ordered closed
and the belated traveller now drops
from the last freight into a cheerless
town and must needs spend chilly
! night wherever he may.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Grover Shook Talks
To Boy Scout Troop

Grover c. Shook gave members of
Boy Scout troop number six lecture
on the bandaging of wounds at meet
ing of tie troop held Friday night
Practice in the application of two or
three important bandages by the boys
followed.
Vance Childers, Garland Mish and
Paul Hood staged battle royal" as
did Kenneth Adamson, Preston Gibson
and Eugene Crossett.
Robert Kelly gave an exhibition Of
rope making Rod McRae made a talk
and Mr.. Bartlett talked on camp and
scout headquarters for Douglas. Vis-
itors are welcome at all meetings.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Electrical Development
Shown in F FiIm at Grand

"The Benefactor," a film of the
i;fe and struggles of Thomas A.
Edison is being shown at the Grand
theatre today through arrangements
made by ]. P. Sexton, local manager
for the Arizona Edison company,
and the theatre management.
The life of Edison from childhood
is taken up in the picture and the
development of the incandescent damp
is vividly portrayed.
The reels are being distributed by
the General Electric company and
six or eight different subject deal
irg with electricity will be taken up
in the next few weeks.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Mooseheart Legion

MCOseheart Legion
The Women of Mooseheart legion
met for their regular meeting Fri
day evening at the Moose home. At
this time the final plans for the
dinner to be served to the public on
Washington's birthday, were made.
Following the dinner surprise
party was given for the oldest mem
ber of Douglas chapter, Mrs. Adele
TAYLOR. the occasion being her 8Oth
birthday. A huge birthday cake,
beautifully decorated with 80 candles!
graced the table. Following the
refreshments each member presented
Grandma Taylor with token of
remembrance.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
New Order for aim
Trees to Be Made by
Chamber of Commerce

The added number Of Douglas resi-
dents requesting palms and plants
since the arrival of one shipment
this week insures the placing or an
ether order by Tuesday or Wednes-
day, George - Doubleday, secretary
of the chamber of commerce, an
nounced yesterday.
Any others desiring palms or
oleanders are requested to telephone
in their orders to the chamber OF
commerce tomorrow morning.
The first shipment included So
palms. Most of them have already
been set in the ground on resi-
Dental streets or in front Of busi
ress houses and offices.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
ENOUGH
MORAL = Your feet
won't slip any in buy
ing TOILET REQUIS-
TIES at this store.
DOUGLAS
DRUG
COMPANY

other cooked food was cleared out
before noon and the demand WAS
heavy during the afternoon but there
was no more cooked food to be had.
Mrs. j. L. Knight, Mrs. r. A. Burns
and several others were in charge
Of the sale.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
AMERICAN RESISTANCE

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 19H9-President
Gales has issued a decree creating a
military decoration of "the second
North American invasion" 1t is to
be awarded Mexicans deserving of
such recognition for their resistance
to the American occupation of Vera
Cruz in 1914
The first invasion was in 1916.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
JUNIORS PUT
FINAL TOUCHES
ON 3 ACT PLAY

The high school juniors are putting
on the finishing touches to their pro-
duction of Deacon Dubbs," a humorous
three-act comedy, which will be pre-
sented at the Grand theatre March A.
The cast is rehearsing daily after
school and at present have the parts
learned. The rehearsals are showing
considerable progress and the public
will be given 81 real treat in an anna
teur production.
Every member of the cast seems
especially fitted for the part in which
he is cast and the lines are full of
humor and brimful of happy climaxes.
Lee BodeEhammer, in the title role,
Deacon Dubbs," is expected to con-
vulse any audience, and he plays the
part with ease. He puts a "kick" into
every scene with his peculiar antics.
Supporting the "Deacoif3 ss Miss
Philipena Popave, an old maid, played
admirably by Frances Jacks. Rose
strong Interpretation by Elizabeth
Piper.
Amos Coleman, in love with the
school teacher, is ably handled by
Allan Hood who carries his part with
an added strength in each act No one
could play the part of the mischievous
young girl, Trixie Coleman, better than
Eleanor Arthur. She is especially
fitted for the part.
Rawdon Crowley, a william, played
by Elgin Sanders, is sure to please
Emily Dale, while James Reay is
Louise Baker is cast in the part OF
Major Nose McNutt-
Edwin Park in the character role
Deuteronomy Jones, takes strong
part throughout the play and with
Yennie Yenson, the Swedish girl
played by Marguerite Harris, contri-
butte much to the entertainment.
In addition to the ten leading char
acters there are several groups lof
villagers tourists and children who
support the comedy. There is not 9
dull line in the play and it seems well
adapted for high school students.
Special numbers by the boys anc
GIRLS ouartets of the school are inter
woven in the play and will add greatly
to the success of the production.
Deacon Dubbs" is well-knoWr
comedy and furnishes real opportunity
for a genuine entertainment, and the
iuniors are leaving no stones unturneC
which might detract from its success
The exchange tickets are now OF
Gale and reserved seats will go on sale
next Saturday at the Owl Drug store
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
To University

Mr. and Mrs r. c. Davies are
spending Saturday and Sunday at
the University of Arizona at Tucson
with their son, Clark Davies, who
is attending the university. They
We're accompanied to the university
by Mrs. Pittaway who is visiting
Miss Marion Hammill.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Honor Guests

During the past week little Miss
Betty Jane Hartman, and Master
Leroy Kirk, Jr., were the honor
guests of the Douglas chapter No.
S21, Women of Mooseheart legion
Each baby was given a gift from
the order During the evening de-
Ightful refreshments were served.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
NOTICE

All members of the Order of East
ern Star are requested to meet at Ma
sonic Hall Sunday afternoon at 1880
to attend the funeral of our departed
sister, Cora E. Beasley
MERLINE W. ALBERTS, w. NJ
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
no Phoenix

Mrs William Porter, Sr., is in
Phoenix where she was called on
account of the serious illness of
her son, William Porter, Jr. Porter
is much improved according to the
latest reports and physicians feel
that the crisis of his illness is safely
passed. AS soon as her sons con-
dition permits Mrs. Porter will re-
turn to her home here.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
NOTICE MOOSE

And women of Mooseheart Legion,
you are all to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Ralph C. Beasley Meet at lodge
hall, p. M. today.-Adv.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

Dine at the Gadsden Cafe. Club
breakfast to 10 a. m. Lunch II to
p. M, 6Oc Dinner 6 to p. m, $1.OO
Also a la carte service.-Advt.
NOTICE MOOSE
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Son Born

Mr. and Mrs. Charles l.. Goldlng
of 725 Seventeenth street, are the
parents of a boy born at the family
residence last week. Both mothe'
and baby are doing nicely.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
nlnrshnm NieId Mnn Hero

Frank Dunlap, of Chicago, who is
connected with the Marshall Field
store, was in Douglas Saturday oil
business.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Here From Phoenix

Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Lawrence, OF
Phoenix, were in Douglas Saturday
on business. Lawrence is connected
with the WHY'S Overland factory.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Improving


Mrs. r. M. Petersen is still con
fined to ner bed following an oper-
alton about ten days ago, but she is
/ improving rapidly
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Here Tuesday

Here Tuesday
Mrs. Albert M. sames, wife of
Judge Sames of the superior court
at Tombstone, will be here Tuesday
to appear in a concert sponsored by
the Douglas Music club. Mrs. Sames
will play the violin in solo and
piano duet at the concert.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Here From Pearce

Miss Bcrtie Collins was in Douglas
Saturday from Pearce having motor
ed here with Mr.. and Mrs. e. c.
Renaud.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Hero From Pearce

Here From Pearce
Mr.. and Mrs E. c. Renaud, of
Pearce were in this city on business
Saturday afternoon.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Car Robbed

Mrs. Millard Haymore reported the
rifImg of her car while it was
standing in front of the local high
school to the police, Friday evening
Mrs. Haymore said that several other
ears were robbed at the same time
The Haymore car was robbed Of
curb lights and the rear case was
entered
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
In Apnehe

In Apache
Miss Stella Mae Blevins and Miss
Imogene Miller are spending the
Weekend at their grandmother
home in Apache
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

Scratch Pads. all sizes, for sale at
Dispatch Office.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

Here From Benson
Mr.. and Mrs D. E. Fogg, of Ben.
son, Were in Douglas Saturday for
a short visit.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Returns

j, C. Smith has returned from the
interior of Mexico where he has been
for the past two weeks looking
after mining interests
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
To Tucson

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McEllWee left
this city late Saturday evening for
Tucson where they will see the rodeo
Sunday They will return here
Sunday evening.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20
Excused

Excused
c. c.. Mcbride was excused from
jury duty at Tombstone on technical
grounds.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

Rebekah Food Sale
The Rebekah lodge held food
sale Saturding in Hats Grocery
large stock of cakes, pies and
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

Returns From Tombstone
Jack, OConnor and w. B. Smith
returned TO their work in the p. D
store Saturday after serving on jury
at Tombstone during the past week
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

Here From McNeaI
Miss Mildred Long, who teaches
at McNeal, (. is spending the week
end in the city with her parents.
Douglas daily dispatch., 1927-02-20

Teacher Visiting Here
Miss Elaine Sweeting, who is a
teacher in Clifton, is visiting here
over the Weekend.