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Evening star., 1936-02-22

taste of the American public? What
is the portent for the future? Per-
haps we are on the Threshold OF a
new era in the music affairs of this
country. believe that it is no dis
credit to radio to point out that it's
audience has been materially in
creased by the circumstances of the
depression. When regular concert
goers were forced, by reduced income,
to cancel their subscriptions, they
welcomed the opportunity to listen
in on the air and they were a grate-
full audience. When other thousands
of people, who normally attended the
theater and the movies, were forced
to stay at home, they formed the radio
habit, stumbled upon some Beethoven
symphony or Brahms concerto, and
found, for the first time, that they
really enjoyed them and wanted to
hear them again."
THE Editors Weekly has also
gathered statistics dealing with
the four lean years through which
the country has just passed, and
bringing the survey up to the present
time. 1t takes in the new Govern
ment projects for the relief of musi-
clans suffering during the crisis. The
interesting data are as follows:
Between 1880 and 1885 the num-
ber of permanent symphony orches-
tras increased from 81 to 1874 This
excludes the IA famous symphony
orchestras of New York, Boston, Phil
adelphia and other metropolitan GEN.
tiers, to which, during these years, the
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra,
the New York Orchestra and the Ma
tional Symphony Orchestra of Wash
ington, D. c., have been added.
While the number OF professional
opera companies in the same period
decreased from IS to "a, local groups
of professional, student and
amateur character last year reached
47-more than double the estimated
number for 1929. Likewise, the num-
Der of chamber music ensembles in
creased from 1875 to 282.
This growth was supplemented by
the establishment of 1862 Federal
music projects under the w. P. A.
program, giving employment to 5000
musicians formerly on relief in l9
States When fully developed, the
Federal music program is expected to
employ between $4,000 and 1900
musicians on projects for 90 concert
and symphony orchestras, % bands.
25 chamber music ensembles, 43
choruses and quartets, 20 dance Or
chestras and light opera companies
Between June l and September Is
1885, some 1,738,000 persons heard
662 free concerts given by 10 of the
w. P. A. concert units then in ex.
istence. In addition, four large SYM
phony orchestras of roughly 100 men
each. gave 172 programs attended by
about 100000 music lovers"
Evening star., 1936-02-22

concert courses, is responsible for the
growing valuation Of music, and par
ticularly OF good music. The broad
casting concerns have system where
by the public's response to various
types of programs can be accurately
determined, and the estimate which
they arrive at is as correct as it is
possible to find
From its 1885 analysis the Naticua!
Broadcasting Co. announced:
More symphonic and chamber
music. more famous artists and music
ensembles, were heard over N. B. C.'s
networks during 1885 than ever before
in history. This fact, combined with
the reports of those who book concert
artists and musical organizations that
the number Of concerts to be given in
the United States this season shows
a marked increase, reveals that more
art music is being heard by Americans
and more money is being spent for
art music in the United States than
by any other country in the world"
r ECENTLY M. Murray Weisman
president of Carnegie Hall, New
York, with the cooperation of other
executives. sent out QUESTIONABLE to
business managers of orchestras, con-
cert series and concert halls, and
heads of music departments of various
universities over the country, asking
them to comment on the musical sit
11ofinn ~ fhnfr rncponfiun cnofiny1c
The report made by Mr.. Weisman
from the data received in answer to
the questionnaires, and which was de-
livered in an address over the air last
Sunday, was as follows:
First: Concert business is improv-
ing throughout the Nation, with the
degree of improvement greatest in the
East.
Second: The improvement is due
not only to better business conditions
generally. but to the appearance of
new faces in the audience, many of
them drawn there by radio
Third: Attendance is increasing at
concert series sponsored by colleges.
faAl u1USudl IepoIL CdIlle lIUIn lIlS
University of Michigan. where Hill
Auditorium. seating 5000 people, is
practically sold out for season of 16
musical programs.
Fourth: A great many new concert
series are being offered for the first
time in many sections Of the coun-
try"
MR.. WEISMAN said further: 1.-THE
A Philharmonic-Symphony concerts
broadcast from Carnegie Hall on Sun
day afternoons, were recently voted
by the radio editors of the country
the second most popular musical pro-
gram on the air, leading by a sur
prising margin the dance orchestras
OF Paul Whiteman and Rudy Vallee.
who, 10 years ago, would have
foreseen such a change in the musical
Evening star., 1936-02-22
Change in Concert Hour.

THE sponsors of the candlelight
concerts which are held at the
Phillips Memorial Gallery announce
that the March I'd concert will be-
gin at $50 instead of at S, due to the
children's concert of the National
Symphony Orchestra scheduled for
that afternoon.
Harrison Potter, pianist, will come
from New York to be the guest artist
with the Pro-Musica Quartet, which
includes Mr.. Robbins, Mr.. Essers, Mr..
Sevely and Mr.. Hamer. They will
play the Haydn Quartet in D" and
the Cesar Frank Quintet in F."
Evening star., 1936-02-22
"RELIGION TODAY" TOPIC

Rev. John Edward Fort to Preach
at Union M. E. Church.
do We Need Religion Today?" will
be the subject of Rev. John Edward
Fort for the worship tomorrow morn
ing at Union M. E. Church. The
Young Peoples meeting will be at $50
pm. THE Man of Reality" will be
the pastors subject in the evening.
The fourth quarterly conference will
be held Monday at 8 pm, with DIR.
Benjamin w. Meeks, District super
tendent, presiding.
Evening star., 1936-02-22

I should not start my new profess
sion as . novice. Besides long hours
spent in poking here and there In
dusty old shops and solemn museums,
I have already designed my home in
France. So, perhaps as decorator
I wouldn't get the gong.
Personally, prefer lovely old fur
niture-the sturdy and the graceful
works which follow the designs Of
French masters. the deep warm tones
Of old. tapestries, the simple colorful
fabrics. of the French .peasantry.
When ] think Of the fun have had
Evening star., 1936-02-22

m collecting old French porcelain
with an eye to the rugged old beams
OF my Norwalk house, of the joyful
trouble Of wrangling until I got the
proper shades of tan, brown and
orange for my living room, is it any
wonder that my friends invite me to
their homes in fear and trembling,
knowing l shall probably insist on
changing whole house over.
In doing over my house in Con-
nectlcut, probably acted like the
popular conception of a prima donna.
everything had to be just % and !
Evening star., 1936-02-22

Charles Trowbridge Tittman, bass.
will assist Lewis Atwater, organist. in
q program of music Of George Wash
ington's time tomorrow afternoon at
5 O'Clock at All Souls Church, Uni
tariaa.
Evening star., 1936-02-22

POns Concert Tomorrow
Is Notable Music Event
-Four Other Attractions for Constitution
Hall to Be Given During Month
of March.

soprano the Meropoi.
tion. u Dream Much"
- Constitution
recital under the Of Dohy Hodgkn
be Pon public in Washington this
Pons will olini will
Evening star., 1936-02-22
America Leads Nations
In Music Appreciation
Noticeable Gains Made in Last Few Years
Partly Through Familiarity With Great
Works on Radio Programs.
By Alice Eversman.

SURVEY Of the growth musical appreciation in this country made
~ being considered
nations
generally
Evening star., 1936-02-22

NEATS for the Pons recital tomorrow
afternoon will be on sale at the
Constitution Hall box Office, after 10
O'Clock tomorrow morning.
-Four outstanding attractions are
announced for presenta ton at Consti-
tuition Hall during the coming month
OF March under the management of
Mrs. Dorsey.
The first will be the Metropolitan
Opera Quartet, consisting OF Helen
Jepson, soprano; Charles Hackett,
tenor; Richard Bonelli, baritone. and
Rose hampton, contralto who will be
heard at Constitution Hall on Tuesday
evening, March g. at $50 o'clock. Mr..
Bonelli and Miss hampton appeared
Evening star., 1936-02-22

dCSoAAlpdIJ AlcI al tile pldIlO. one WILL
also be assisted by Domenico Iascone
f1utist, who will play the flute
obbligato of Benedicts la Capinera. Z"
The program follows:
Grand 25s-., Concerto 'ooDus 1p in
Mr.. 9cko.
"Psminaa's Aria" 1rom ''The Magic
"chersalno;s Aria" iron Marriage ss0N'f'
Queen q ! the Night Aria" from '7Thc nSA'''
Magic FluteD Mozart
with flute obbligato.)
"
La Maison Grise" -Messaeer
lie Bonheur est Chose Leeare"
Aria from The Barber of Seville" -Rossini
1nterpWlssion.
Come Unto These Yellow Sands" La Forge
"summertime'' Summer '-GGer96pvsfi5 GGers6via
1aranteila -Panovka
".Eomaneen .fson,ant ,,------------ Rachmaninof
"Guitarre' MoszkowSki-S -Sarasate
VII
Bell Song" from 'Lakme' -Delibes
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Epiphany Church choir. under the
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
TRAINER SAYS
LOUIS SURE
TO WIN

NEW ORLEANS-(ByE Eddie Bur-
bridge for ANP)-Larry Amadee,
Assistant Trainer of Joe Louis while
own here with Holman Williams
Nr of the Worlds Colored
ght championship, took
lIme out while watching william s
weigh in for his bout against Louis
kid" Cocoa last Friday night TO
answer a few queries.
Yes, said Larry, Louis is just
as confident of beating Max Sch
melting as he was concerning the
rest of his opponents"
Asked IL Louis might include the
South in a tour of the country
after the Schmeling bout, Amadee
wasn't sure. Larry is confident
that Louis will be given his chance
for crack at Jimmy Braddock's
crown but due to the difficulty in
staging two major bouts during tn,
summer season he could not sas
that Joe would get his shot his
year.
Amadee returns to Chicago afetl
the Williams-Cocoa bout and ex.
poets to join Joe Louis in Lafay.
etteville, N. Y, where Joe does hit
rough training, later going to Lake
wood, N. j., where the Bomber will
taper off.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
TRIBUNE ANNUAL ORCHESTRA
POPULARITY CONTEST BEGINS
Detroit Plays Host
To Theatre Greats

Detroit this week is somewhat of
garden spot" for luminaries
from various points of these ole
United States, judging from the Wis
iting personages of the theatre that
gathered over the week end for
five or six day stay.
Included among the incomerS
were: Fats Waller and members OF
his band. who are filling a seven
day booking at the Fox Theatre;
Duke Ellington, Ivy Anderson, Son
ny Greer, Hayes Avis and several
other boys comprising the Ellington
aggregation, which is using De-
troit as their headquarters while
filling dance dates upstate; jim
my Raschel and his Orchestra
which includes Orlando Dyer, Ced-
rio Couch, Reginald Emmett, Jake
Wiley, Willard Drawn, Theodore
Buckner, Arthur Raschel, Milton
Buckner, Archie McNair, George
Bacon and Alphonso 'McKibbons;
Sally j. Cathrell, of st. Louis, Edi
tor OF the "Show Down." the world
only national sepia theatrical mag
azine; and Bobbie Davis, lovely en-
tertainer at Chicago's famous Sun
set Cafe
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
T II E A T r l G A L
T OP S

One Of the outstanding musical
events on the calendar next week
is the Concert given by the Detroit
Harmonica Band at st. Paups A.
M. E. Zion Church, SCI E. Palmer,
on Tuesday night, April %, at $3.50,
under the auspices of the Detroit
Church Women's Clubs.
Over seventy-five boys, compris-
ing three harmonic bands will par
ticipate on the program, rendering
classical, folk, and Negro spiritual
music.
The Detroit Harmonica Band
will be under the direction of Will
lis Wilson, Jr. Robert Simmons,
Cleophus Hayes, and Robert Gle
mons will be it's soloists, while
Frank Brown will assist the direc-
tor. 1t will render most of the pro-
gram.
John shelton will direct the Ur-
ban League Center Band, which is
making it's initial appearance at
this concert. A month ago not a
boy in this aggregation was able to
play a harmonica. Now with the
coaching of Mr.. Wilson, the outfit
is deemed able to appear before
public.
The Band from the Baptist Chris
tian Center will be under the d.
rection of James A. Smith. It, too,
has recently gotten under way, and
has made phenomenal progress.
Many of the outstanding clubs of
the city are supporting the boys in
their endeavors to add something
to the cultural life of the city. Both
white and colored organizations
pledged their support to the con-
cert.
The last concert given by the
Detroit Harmonica Band drew an
audience of 900 people. This one,
planned to be even more enjoyable
than the one previous, is expected
to draw in the vicinity of 1000
folks.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
Rules and Regulations
Governing Cabarets &
Private Clubs

All ordinances pertaining 10
cabarets and private clubs must
be strictly complied with.
Cabarets and private clubs
must be closed between 200 A.
M. and 700 A. NJ.
The dance floor space for a ca
pacity under 100 seated per-
sons shall be minimum of 200
square fl. in one space; under
200 persons, 300 square feet in
one space; and 200 persons or
over a minimum or 400 square
feet in one space. The dance
space shall be plainly indicated
by floor marking. The mana
ger shall be held responsible
at all times that there shall not
be over-crowding on the dance
floor.
Walters or mattresses and en-
tertainers shall not be permit
ted to eat, drink, or mingle
with the patrons.
. Entertainers must be secured
Booking Agencies" licensed by
the State Of Michigan.
Smoking is prohibited by pa
irons while dancing. Lighted
cigars or cigarettes cannot be
carried in the hands OF dane
ers.
. Disorderly persons. thieves, pro-
stitutes, procurers, Migrants
are not permitted to congregate
loiter or resort.
. Gambling or use Of gambling
apparatus or paraphernalia not
allowed.
. Intoxicated persons or persons
under the influence Of intoxicat-
ed liquors are not allowed to
dance or loiter about the prem
ises.
0. No disorderly conduct OF lewd,
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
COLORED BASEBALL TEAM
FOR MOTOR CITY

In answer to the hue and cry of
colored baseball fans, Detroit will
once more have a baseball team,
according to an announcement by
j. A. Titus, who is putting forth
every effort to present to the "City
of Champions" one of the fastest
baseball teams in its history.
All games will be played at the
Hamtramck Stadium, beginning
May 3, 1886. The stadium is located
at Joseph Campau and Dan streets
and is very convenient to fans all
over the city.
The name of the new team is the
Titus Giants. They wish to book
games with fast ball clubs, such as
Crawfords, American Giants, and
other league teams.
Write A. Titus, 1249 Woodland,
Detroit, Mich.
j. A. Titus, president and owner
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25

obscene, or immoral language
or exhibition, dancing or en-
tertainment or any other con-
duct likely to corrupt the morals
of the youth is permitted.
IL. Bright lights must be used at
all times.
IL. Screens, partitions, shades,
booths, may not extend more
than AZ inches from the floor.
13. Minors under FL years are not
allowed in or about rooms set
aside for dancing or rooms adj
jacent thereto, unless such min
or is accompanied by a parent
or guardian.
Ia. Employment or use of any min
or under 81 years as waiter,
waitress, musician, entertainer,
or in any other capacity is pro-
hibited.
Is. Licenses for outdoor dancing
floors will be refused unless
the consent of all neighbors
who may be disturbed is OBJ
tanned in writing.
BY ORDER c. e. BREWER,
Commissioner of Recreation,
HEINRICH A. PICKERT,
Commissioner,
Police Department
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
ROCKIN' IN
RHYTHM
(By ART RANDALL)

A rare brew of mirth and hilari-
ty is being concocted for the must
Gale lovers of Detroit on April "a,
at McCollester Hall. A bevy of
kids" directed by Neptune Hol-
loway, under the auspices of the
Appomattox Club, will present a
revue that bids we'll to be one of
the most bang-up theatricals seen
in these parts in a blue moon.
Scanning the list of the partici-
pants alone gives one Jingle of
real anticipation, and knowing
that Cliff Russian is back of the
enterprise makes one certain that
the show will be one of those af-
lars that one cannot miss.
Ray Winchester. whiriwind lead
er OF a swing band, greets the au-
dience as master of ceremonies
Claudia Wheeler, formerly of the
Plantation, stages the choruses. as
sisted by "Rich" Everhardus, tap
dancing premier Ocie Barnett
and her Harlem Serenaders beat
OUT the musical backgrounds;
while Willie (Bill Scott fronts as
Crooner.
ClimaXing a cast Of top-notchers.
loom the Five Imps of Rhythm, n
mixed dancing quintette from the
Brewster Center, comprised of Beu-
lah Ware, Susie Thornton, Jim
mic Williams, Earl Pitts, and Jim
Scott.
The smooth chorus of the show
has been exceptionally we'll train
ed, and when the gang trucks
around the schoolroom to the tune
Of Rhythm in my Nursery Rhyme"
spectators will have difficulty keep
ing their feet from dancing away
from them.
Flip the Frog" Jimmie Green
and the inimitable Ray Winchester
will supply the comic interludes
for Rockin' In Rhythm.
Make ii a date to meet the kids
at McCollester Hall, April "a.
Boost the kids that have talent and
mean to go places by hard work.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
JESSE OWENS
TO r u N IN
PENN RELAYS

Philadelphia-(A amp S e
owens, speed marvel, monickered
by sports writer's as the Buckeye
Bullet of Ohio State University"
will face the crucial test of his
colorful career this weekend when
he is scheduled to take part in six
events in the famous Penn Relays
to be held on the new cinder-path
at Franklin Field. Owens will COM
pete in the broad jump, 1OO-meter
dash, and important legs on four
relays the 440-yard, 880-yard
sprint medley and shuttle hurdle
tests.
In the century run Owens Will
pit his skill against Eulace Pea
cock, Of Temple, who last year de-
feated him in the national cham
p.onships, and a newcomer, Harvey
(Chink) Wallender of the Univer-
sity of Texas, who has become a
sensation in the Lone Star state.
Wallender has covered the 100
meters in 0:104, and dashed over
the 22O-rout in 0:20.5, which stamps
him as one of the fastest sprinters
in the country. The big feature OF
the meet will be the relay race for
the one-mile varsity championship;
which for AZ years has been known
as the speed classic of the college
cinder path. Manhattan college
won last year, in 3:16.3, the second
fastest time the mile has been COW
Tered in the history of the meet.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
AND
LONGEVITY

(By Calvin Service Sports Editor)
The death in Harlem of a pro-
minent athlete at the age of 81,
calls to mind the need for athletes
to practice moderation in living
after they have given up active
competition. This particular athlete,
who was a baseball and basketball
player, ruined his health by drink
and hard living.
Accustomed to playing the game
for all he was worth when in ac-
tive competition, he was unable to
moderate his appetite after he had
stopped active participation in ath-
letic contests. Soon his will power
was so weakened he could not re-
sist the lure of drink and it was
undue exposure following bout
with John Barleycorn that caused
him to contract pneumonia, from
which he died.
This is but one example out of
thousands of persons who have
been brilliant star athletes, but
who were unable to control their
life habits. You perhaps know of
some one in your neighborhood
who after giving up active sports,
got fat or took to drink. 1t seems
that there is no battle-ground for
them. They must do everything
they do with all their might
Especially is this true in the
matter of drink. Boxers and base
ball players in particular do not
seem to realize that they are no
different from the ordinary human
in this respect. Although they may
have unusual physical strength and
skill some particular sport, this
avails them nothing when it comes
to regulating their personal habits.
They cannot eat or drink excess
sively without i'll effect to their
health.
And so the answer to this prob
lem is moderation. The habit of
smoking and drinking grow on one
and if you would remain master of
yourself, you must take these two
things in moderation. 1t is only the
excessive use of these things that
is harmful.
The retired athlete must get the
idea out of his head that he is still
a superman. The race of life, is not
to the swift or to the strong, but
to all who are careful and moder-
ate in their habits.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
Ballot d e dime Closes
Midnight May 18th
Who Will Be
"Jazz King

In accord with our announce
ment of two weeks ago relative to
what band or bands the public
fayors, the Detroit Tribune, un-
dertakes TO run a state wide Cor
chestra Popularity Contest" to de-
termine just what musical orga-
nization Motor City dancers prefer
most. This contest, while sponsored
TO find out just what bands rate
highest in the opinion of Detroit
music lovers, will serve to guide
promoters in securing the services
of the bands which patrons would
rather hear in the future.
COntet Very simple
The rules of this contest are
very simple. Merely to clip the bal
lot printed elsewhere on this page
and fill in the spaces clearly; place
in an envelope and mail to Or
chestra Popularity Contest Direc-
tor. 2146 st. Antoine. You may vote
as often as you like but only one
ballot must be enclosed in a single
envelope.
Every orchestra or musical ag-
gregation that has been intact for
a period of three months or more
is eligible for admission in this
contest. A complete list Of the en-
tries and how they stand will be
published in following issues of
this paper The fact that your ia
vorite orchestra is not listed does
not mean that you can't vote for it
Your vote will officially enter your
choice into one of the hottest cam
paigns of it's kind you have ever
witnessed.
Don't delay, mail your ballot TO-
day. Immediate action on your part
may mean victory for your side.
Who will be Orchestra King" for
1896?
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1936-04-25
Raschel Draws $500
To Naval Armory

Jimmy Raschel and his Orches-
ira, just fresh from a triumphal
tour of Ohio dance dates, drew $500
paid admissions through the box
office at Naval Armory, Saturday
night at the Briggs Dance, spon-
sored by white employees of the
Briggs Manufacturing Company.
This marked the fourth such af-
fair the Raschel outfit has played
for the Briggs people, and so salts
fled were they, that the band has
been engaged for a fifth booking
during the latter part of May.
Rascheps Orchestra played col
ored dance here three months a.
go.