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The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
LOCAL SCOOP

So we shook hands with Mr..
Howard and Mr.. Rickard, and then
the train left, ana little later Tex
died. But what helps make the
incident memorable was that we
had a photographer with us, and
that afternoon the front page OF
our paper carried a picture of Roy
Howard, owner of the rival after
noon sheet. Mr.. Towards paper
didn't know he was in town until
that photograph was printed. That
was by way of being local tri-
umph, and for months we secretly
hoped that Mr.. Howard would see
it and, impressed by our alertness,
offer us a job. But he never did.
One afternoon we were brows-
ing in a department store and a
slight figure eased her way gently
through the crowd and picked up
toy Scotch terrier. How much
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
BOB TOUSSAINT is
LEAVING, VACATION

Bob Toussaint is passenger south
to Ketchikan aboard the North Sea
enroute to Bell Island where he
will vacation for several weeks be-
fore returning to his duties again
in the Territorial Treasurer's Of
flee. Toussaint is taking his vaca-
ton at the Southeast Alaska resort
on recommendation of Lawrence
Kerr who says the place is Miami,
Atlantic City and Coney Island, all
rolled into one.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
Robin Hood
BovAud-f,vo7O Hunter Bags Menicos ChIdKing Iagua,
BIZ The APP Feature Service

DALLAS, Texas.-"Tex Stone," mod
- em Robin Hood, has added to his
hunting trophies the pelt of Ell Tigre, 265-
pound jaguar blamed by border stockmen
for the deaths of two Mexican children and
untold depredations on their herds.
AS proof that he really did it with his not-so-
little bow and arrow, Stone brought back from
Los Robes plateau il, Mexico a movie film of
the kill His rewards $3.50 bounty from the
Border Stockmen's association, and three
month vacation.
Charles Stone who now lives in St Louis,
got started hunting with bow and arrows sew
eral years ago when he was cowboy in the
Big Bend country of Texas. Since then he has
perfected his archery in Africa, Asia, Austria
liza and South America.
Hunting with high-powered rifle, he says,
doesn't give the game a sporting chance. He
chooses instead, 4 X foot bow of 72-pound
pull and, for arrows, cedar shafts tipped with
bandsaw steel. just for safety's sake, though,
he also carries pistol-but for use only in an
emergency.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02

sleeves, with another man in tow
whom we didn't know.
Are you the reporter who has
come to interview me?" Richard
drawled. We told him we were
and he said Hell, why don't you
talk to Roy Howard here. He
makes better copy than me. Roy
owns a newspaper in your town
Roy, shake h n d S with my old
friend what did you-say-y your
name WASP"
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
CARY COOPER
CASE SETTLED
Five Million Dollar Suit for
Stars Services, Is
Abruptly Ended

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, Sept "A
peaceful settlement of Hollywood s
five million dollar feud over the SER
vices of Gary Cooper, film star
is announced jointly by Paramount
and Samuel Goldwyn.
The action was started more than
one year ago when Paramount al
legged Goldwyn purated Cooper away
from its studio.
Terms of the settlement are not
announced.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
NEWS WRITING
GOOD BUSINESS,
JUST WONDERFUL
Tucker Scores Scoop, Sees
Mary Buy Dogs, Sits
on Marian S Lap
By GEORGE TUCKER

JEW YORK, Sept. Q. = Most
news writer's let out derisive Jeer
when anybody says, ut must be
wonderful to be a newspaperman-
you meet so many interesting peo-
ple!" But, this is only an act.
Frankly, it is fun, and you do
meet lot of interesting people.
First meetings, however, are the
ones that linger longest in retro
spect.
One day while we were digging
up news for paper in Ohio tip
came through that Tex Richard
was due to pass through on a noon
train, and our editor sent us down
to meet him. We got down on the
tracks and Tex hoped off the
back end of the train, in shirt
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR H. GRIMSTAD
HELD AT z TODAY

Last rites were pronounced over
Harold Grimstad this afternoon at
2 O'Clock in the parlors of the
Charles w. Garter Mortuary.
The Rev. John L. Cauble of the
Resurrection Lutheran Church con-
Quoted services.
Pallbrearers were Olaf Larson,
Harold Swanson, John Krugness, 1.
Martin, George johnson, George
MeSserschmidt.
Burial was in Evergreen Gene
terry.
The body of Harold Grimstad was
discovered aboard his burning gas
boat Mergoe, NO. 31-B-369, by the
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
"DoC' Holman
Becomes BABY"
Shriner at Meet
Crosses Hot Sands to Nee
ca on Arab Caravan
Last Evening

Henry M. DOC" Holman, be-
came a baby Shriner" last night
under the Divan of the Nile Temple
at a meeting of the coup at the
Scottish Rite Temple at o'clock.
Holman crossed the hot sands
to Mecca on the Arab caravan and
is now under the tents of the faith
full.
Following the initiation, an en-
joyable banquet was held for the
Shriners. Carl E. Croson, Potentate
of the Nile Temple, acted as toast
master Members of the group were
called upon for short talks.
The affair was in the form of a
get-together for the large number
of high officials from Nile Temple
who have been visiting in Juneau
for several days.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
MRS. COSS is
GOING SOUTH

Mrs. c. v. Goss, Mary" to her
hundreds of Juneau friends, is leay-
ing on the Princess Charlotte to-
morrow morning for Seattle to join
Mr.. Goss who is recuperating there.
This evening, Mrs. Louis Kann will
entertain at a farewell party in her
apartments in the Blomgren build
ing, in honor of Mrs Goss.
Mrs. Goss, who has been a resi-
dent of Juneau for several years,
has been prominent in club circles
and has been a tireless worker in
many social events.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
HOLBROOK TO KETCHIKAN

Assistant Regional Forester Well
man Holbrook is leaving this after
noon by plane for Ketchikan to be
gone week or more in connection
with Forest Service administrative
work.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
STABLERS SAILING
FOR VISIT In STATES

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Stabler are
sailing on the North Sea this az
ternoon for a months visit in the
States. AT Seattle, Mr.. Stabler will
take delivery of new automobile
and he and Mrs. Stabler will motor
East, going as far as Cincinnati, the
attorneys former home which he
has not visited for 10 years.
Try an Empire ad.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
ALL. REvOKES
". VA. CHARTER

ATLANTIC CITY. Sept. 1.-The
Executive Council of the American
Federation of Labor today revoked
the charter of the West Virginia
Federation for seating CLIO dele
gates at recent convention.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02

steamship Mount Mckinley on Au-
gust %.
Mr.. Grimstad, who was born in
Gildiskaal, Norway, is survived by
one brother, Conrad H. Grimstad of
Astoria, oregon, who arrived here
Tuesday, and by one sister, Anna
Grimstad of Norway.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02
Chas. Laughton
Has Great Role
In REMBRANDT
Show Depicts Life Of Great
est Artist World
Has Known

Charles Laughton has his great
est and most human characteriza-
ton in Alexander Korda's produc-
ton of Rembrandt" which marks
the first film to depict the life OF
the greatest artist the world has
ever known. This feature is now
showing at the Capitol.
In this film Laughton is said to
achieve truly striking resem-
blance to the great Dutch master
for whom love and inspiration went
hand in hand.
The film, which marks the re-
union of the star and director-pro-
Queer combination which gave us
the unforgettable Private Life of
Henry VIII" picks up the artists
story in his youth. At the time the
world was at his feet and he en-
joyed a perfect marriage with the
lovely Saskia, who was at one time
wife, model and inspiration to him.
The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1937-09-02

is this?" she inquired, Five dol
lars was the reply. "Ill take 20
of these the young lady said, land
could you have them delivered to
my hotel?" We were so startled
by anybody buying 500 worth of
toy dogs that we edged round for
glimpse of her. 1t was Mary Pick
ford.
Evening star., 1937-06-19

1924 10th ST. NV.
[ rm., X. h b.. S42.50
Gas, Elec. Refgr. Included.
Evening star., 1937-06-19
APARTMENTS uhFuRhlsHEp.

THE BOND. 1890 NEW HAMPsHIRE AVE.
clean. brisht. outside apt; walking dis
arer. District 1890.
BEDFORD. 1888 CALIFORNIA ST. Nv
beSH1n 59GTs 1nd 7s5 sath 9th st. nes fooms
0aie ffshsp cTs fse'te &C.
pSsk ssie Roxb stibta Rws s'nss's
A''ENfa EVELYN 1oa Concord ave: nv and
No oath ih4i kEanWoR4H Shea1e HvE
rms. bath; kit. dinette, gas heat $43.bo
h.tb 10 G ST. s,E.-s rooms kitchen sah snd n1
O"'A EDWARD P. SCHWARTZ. INC. ''''
10l4 Vermont Ave. NV. District 62l0:
AIR COOLED.
S9:g Conneetieut Ave:
1918 RIGGS FL ROOM. KIT. BATH
KAhDdh 1aa Conn II Ave- sAoNER Dscst1r $ So asSo 1MG
25ol 14th ST NV RMS. KIT. BATH;
elec. refg. on house current; SAB to $45.
1917 3rd st, n.w.-3 rms, dinette. kit,
\, q 919 I st n.w.-s rms. recep. hall, kit.
s.! 4th st n.w:-4 rms, kit bath: $40.
ll07 Eye ST. National 646s.
1896 R ST. NW.-l room. kit. and bath.
S35. 90; : rooms. Kit. bath and 1ncloSed
porch. S47.50 month; resident manager;
KANDALL Il, AiiGlj HAGNER 4 CO.. INC.
1321 Conn. Ave. Decatur $500.
NEW APARTMENTS.
1st and Farragut SITS. NW.-$4" so to
$47.50; > rms. kitchen. dinette, tile bath
with shower; screened rear porches. Ready
for occupancy July 10. Apply 4922 1st st.
Georgia 1898.
1914 MT. PLEASANT ST. RIM. KIT.
and bath. $37.5O; two rooms. kitchen.
bath $50 up; resident manager
RANDALL H HAGNER q CO.. INC.
1871 Conn. Ave. Decatur $500.
3135 MT. PLEASANT ST NV.
Newly decorated apt. of one room. kitch.
en- and bath TO three rooms. kitchen and
bath.
$3.50 TO $4,000.
Electric RefriReration-Heat
and Janitor Service.
FLOYD E. DAVIS CO..
T33 10th St. NV National O352.
2222 QUE ST-2 BED ROOMS LIVING
room. dining room, kitchen and bath. Also
. bed rooms. living room. dining room.
kitchen. reception hall and baths; electric
refrigeration. elevator service: resident
manager. Excellent location.
RANDALL H. HAGNER IL CO. INC.
1921 Conn. Ave. Decatur 5000.
AIR COOLED.
o0oa Connecticut Ave.
Evening star., 1937-06-19

1925 NICHOLS AVE. Sc.
Attractive outside apt; ] room kitchen
bath. shower. Murphy bed. 9 rooms. kitch-
en-, dinette. bath. shower. elec. refrieer-
alton. Convently located to stores and
bus line. Moderate price range Apply
res. mgr. basement apt
4701 CONN. AVE- BED ROOMS. DIN
ing room. living room. foyer. dinette. kit.
and bath: also 3 rms. kit bath and porch
Elevator and switchboard service: refriger-
alton on house current: resident manager.
RANDALL H. HAGNER g. CO. INC,
132l Conn Ave necatur 3RQl
Evening star., 1937-06-19
1864 COL. RID. NV.

2 rms. kit. bath 90
8 rms. kit, bath -S62 so
Electric Refrigeration.
Building Newly Remodeled.
Evening star., 1937-06-19

1929 10 ,!tS lStn st sI n nwws oI,, ao01s KTcH-
kitchen. bath. $50. 90 month; electric re-
frieerAtion: resident manager
RANDALL H. HAGNER d CO.. INC.
1921 Conn. Ave, Decatur 5000.
Evening star., 1937-06-19

sos No. Cap. St Realtor. Natl. 613
LARGE LIVING PORCH.
Close to the convenient 18th and
Columbia I'd. center, this quiet
building offers real Summer com,
fort: all apartments have THROUGH
VENTILATION! Foyer. THREE large
rooms, kitchen (REFR1GERAT1OM,
and bath: also LARGE OPEN
PORCH And ONLY S52 50,
1890 CALIFORNIA ST NV
Evening star., 1937-06-19

. BED ROOMS. KIT BATH WITH
shower, large foyer and solarium:. COM
pletely redec.; front apt. croSs-ventilatlon;
rents include eas cleo. refrigeration lge..
New Hampshire Apts, $500 New Hamp
Evening star., 1937-06-19

THE MARCHETA,
1121 New Hampshire Ave. NV.
9 rooms. kitchen and bath bed room
equipped with Murphy bed $500
l room. kitchen dining alcove.
Murphy bed. large dressing closet
and bath $3.50 to SAG so
All modern equipment. Apply resident
manager. West O7SO.
THE FLAGLER,
736 2ond ST NV.
2 rooms. kitchen. large hall and
/ room and bath" " $50
l room. kitchen. dining alcove and
Apply Resident Manager West O692
THE MUNSEY TRUST CO.,
Evening star., 1937-06-19

1457 PARK RID. NV.
1 rm.. dinette. kit. g. bath $40 90
2 rms. kit. & bath S55 & S62 $50
3 rms. kitchen and bath S72. 80
Electric Refrigeration and Elevator.
Evening star., 1937-06-19

THE DUDLEY.
142S st. n.w.-l room. kitchen. bath.
8so resident manager.
Evening star., 1937-06-19

YOU "REALLY LIVE"
AT COOL "DEVONSHIRE."
Two modern buildings occupying
the highest apartment site in WASH
ington. where breezes always blow.
Courteous switchboard and elevator
service. FREE refrigeration, fur
nished dinettes, tubs and showers
in all baths: convenient to schools,
stores. cars busseS.
lovely outlook: foyer,
living room. bed room.
communicating path,
dinette and kitchen
$72 50 Front with TWO EX-.
POsURES: foyer. large
living room. TWO bed
rooms. central bath.
dinette and kitchen.
Ais WISCONSIN AVE,
CLEVELAND $500.
Evening star., 1937-06-19
APARTMENTS ukFuRhIsHEp.

VOntinueO.J
1:s, l43i PERRY pL, NwEApARTMENT RI FOR OR
closed. insulated porch; NV. exposure;
married working couple preferred; no DOGS
to be appreciated. Phone Col. 1904.
PETwoRTH 22l JEFFERSON ST. NV.
atre; conv transp.; eentiles: adults.
asansaieat r1AcF avs sa A aast az % s4ss
tom HSs Fspf" mcntsiy a North S s3 seaSJ 20.
4oos 6lst ST, BRooKMoNT, ND
heat and elec. incl. unfurnished: entire
2nd floor of new detached home; cool
NV. suburb $50. Wise. 5355-J.
ssa 18th ST; N.ESma,RooM ON ART 1ast PR,
included. Entire second floor.
aaa sth ST. NE ROOM AND K1TCH-
sseSatse ShGger neaded ssh Hea First set oor gas
rleside ter. NV. Phone Adams 1867.
1899 ST. NE.-ATTR.. : RMS. KIT,
bath. lge porch; entire second noor'
:S37 SO. Atlantic 1467-J. .--
elec. Sec ref, ea heat and light: eentiies; aduts;
reasonable. 39l5 18th ST. NV. IL
BRooKLAND., 1916 RANDOLPH ST, NE.
q rooms. kitchen. bath, heat, gas. elec..
coRNER-3 LARGE ROOMS. KITCHEN,
bath shower. refrigeration. Open today
and Sunday. 6634 Georgia ave. Apt. 3. 20'
BROOKLAND-.3 BRIGHT ROOMS, K,
refriseration. gas. heat. H'e elec. a.s5 Monroe
ne. Potomac o3o6-W. wk. DAYS after 5,
ATTRACTIVE APT; JULY l; 3 ROOMS:
adults. Glen Echo. Phone Bradley 205-F-4.
assa LYMAN aaANo PL Ne So NC NORTH spar OF
rooms, private bath heat. gas electric. and
refrigeration; for light housekeeping. 90
Z: RMS. KIT. DlNETTE, BATE, WITH
shower, Soarium with roll-away bed: front,
corner apt; completely redec,: ,ventilatins
doors elec.. exhaust fan: available now;
lge, mod. elevator bldg. cafe. beauty par
lor. See resident mgr The LongfelloW
Apis. 5521 Colorado ave. NV.
lsGa sE APT pNFuRNIsHEn, NdsI r,.c
trolux screened back porch. o0'
.. RMS KITCHEN BATH; GAS, HEAT.
elec: furn. 6l9 Delaheld pl. NV. Couple
1925 RTTTENHoUsE ST. N-w-ENTIRE
cnd fl. ; rms, kitchen, priv. bath: elec.
refrigeration. gas. elec. furn.: $50.
1925 ST Me- RMS. KIT, BATH,
screened porch eec; refrigeration, c.h,v.'
9 RMS, KIT, DINETTE, BATH, WITH
shower; new building featuring all latest
eaupment' rent includes gas gas elec.; re-
pso ioe Randolph ssIH h St t'G NV. 'e' e'Oe'
. BED ROOMS. KIT. BATH WITH
shower, large foyer and solarium: COM
pletely redec.; front apt. ventilation;
mod. elevator bldg. See resident mgr The
New Hampshire Apis. $500 New Hamp-
shire ave. NV -
!, RM,, KIT. D1NETTE, BATH WITH WITH
all latest equipments; ready now; rent
includes gas, cleo. refrigeration; S41 80.
See resident manager $50 Randolph st.
Evening star., 1937-06-19
THE LINDBERGH

foo }. MASS; !. s46.S6 aSG' ana nd" $3.50
2 rms. X. b. g. dinette S5b to $50
Switchboard. Elevators. Shower.
Frigidaire on House Current.
The Washington times., 1937-12-13

To Be Continued
Copyright Ledger Syndicats)
The Washington times., 1937-12-13
TRAILER GIRL
By Vera Broom
WHAT HAS HAPPENED

beautiful
Beach because her EMPLOYER Mrs Helen disappears NTH
and trailer from the West Palm Beach Buddy
her and Lynn haze been ung rescued By Oeahy
Terry McNnir They to the fashionable
after painful betUeen
perdte Lynn accepts the help Raymond CAREER "W AUSTIN
Dedly Soctdte She tries explain
W He does not oeepe her informs her that her plans black
mail him tutae his mother
escapes and troD herself the Boucher
artist travelling north in his trailer Wild oowS pro-
ects her ApprehenUe he Linn sleeps GO
ON WITH THE STORY ~ ~
Maybe day repay you for everything you've done
for me-"
"Forget it."
You haven't any relatives except married sister She
is up in Bangor She's older than and we'll couldn't ask
her husband to support too Besides things are going any
The Washington times., 1937-10-22
Odd Funeral
Rites Held 81 Years
After Man Dies

WHITEsBURG. KY, Oct %.
A long-deferred funeral was held
near Sassafras, in Knott county,
for two days.
Uncle Zeke ireland died 81
years ago at the age of 100. His
request was to hold funeral ser
vices for him 81 years from that
time. No one, at the time, under
stood why he made the rather un-
usual request. The entire coun'
tryside knew baout Uncle zeke'S
request.
Most Of the relatives have died
during the intervening years. How
ever, the few of the people Of the
old days, still living, arranged for
the obsequies and selected the min
listers to officiate. Thousands at.
tended the services. which were
held at the graveside in the old
ireland cemetery.
The Rev. Johns Howard, min
ister at the time Of the old mans
death, who lives 10 miles away, led
the services, although a dozen
mountain ministers were on hand.
The Washington times., 1937-10-22
Critics Halt Trade,
Thorpe Tells Group

BALTIMORE. OCT. 22.-Con-
slant criticism of business men is
hampering the advance of new
business in America, Merle Thorpe,
editor of Nations Business, told
members of the Purchasing
Agents Association Of Baltimore.
Thorpe made II plain that the
criticism he meant was fostered in
high places in the Government.
New enterprises striving to
promote development and pro-
vide employment are crying for
attention as the result Of dis
coveries in the industrial labo-
ratories Of the nation, but they
cannot find free capital for de-
velopment," Thorpe said.
The Washington times., 1937-10-22

E\oRGET your problems, lay aside
Il your work, gather your family
together, and go to see the finest sight
that ever gladdened your eyes-the
new Silver Streaks, built and priced
to lead the world in value. They
will lift your spirits like a change of
scene for here are low-priced cars
different in every way from any that
have come before. There is nothing
like them for smartness-inside and
out, Pontiac's 1888 styling is new
to the world! There is no parallel
for their handling ease-P Pontiac intro
duces the Safety Shift, an entirely
new invention! Comfort, smooth
The Washington times., 1937-10-22
Trainmen SpOuses
Best, Wives. Aver

CHICAGO, Oct. % (C.T.P.SO.
More than 1900 wives of locomo-
tive engineers can't be wrong!
Railroad men are good providers
and make the best husbands. That
Is the verdict of the international
auxiliary to the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers, which is
celebrating its golden anniversary
ct the Hotel Sherman.
1--WE get kidded about our hus-
bands having girls at every STOP"
said Mrs. Charles r. Curry, Of
Kansas City, Mo-, "but we don't
believe Q word Of it,"
The Washington times., 1937-10-22
Long Ride
Travels to Mexico
On Horseback

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Oct. %.
William P. Tobin, 81, has started
from here by horseback for Mexico
to satisfy a boyhood desire.
For 10 years he has been a filling
station attendant. But of automo-
bile travel he commented:
Travelling at high speeds
along highways in automobiles,
people don't get to really see the
country and its people. Travelling
by horse is certain to be more
Informative"
His equipment includes q tent,
rifle, water bag, cooking utensils,
fishing tackle, and first aid kits
for himself and his horse, Bonnie.
The Washington times., 1937-10-22

ARMY
Current Army orders include the fol-
lowing:
PROMOTIONS
William 8. Shuttleworth, D. C., to It,
COL, Oct. 10.
Lotha A. Smith A. c.. to major, same
TO TEMPORARY RANK
The following officers of the Air Corps
are appointed to temporary ranks indi-
Gated, with rank from Oct. IL:
Colonel-John c. Mcdonnell
Lieutenant Colonel-Lester T. Miller
Arthur r. Mcdaniel, Francis NJ. Brady,
Arthur f. Easterbrook.
Major-Guy Kirksey, Thomas II. Chap
man. john NJ Mcdonnell, Angler II.
Foster Harry II. Mills Edwin sullivan,
John r. Drumm, Oliver X. Robbins, John
r. Glascock, Charles G. Brenneman,
George v. McPike, George G. Cressey,
Clarence E. Crumrine Russell H. Cooper,
Ray L. Owens, John S. Outlet, Henry G.
woodward, John r. Morgan, Roscoe c.
wriston, Charles e. Thomas, jr., James
r. Jordan. James C. Shively, James C.
Cluck, William N. Amis, Harold H. Carr,
Rufus B. Davidson, Stanton T. Smith,
Evers Abbey, Joseph P. Bailey, Clarence
F. Horton. Raymond r. Brown, William
]. McKiernan, jr., Edwin R. McReynolds,
David G. LinEle, Robert NJ. Webster,
SiEmund r. Landers, Milo N Clark.
The Washington times., 1937-10-22
ALFREDO CHIGI.
TAKES SHOW IN
.ROSS|NI OPERA
Sets Tempo in Title Role
Of Barber of Seville
BY JAMES Mac DowELL

Alfredo Chigi walked off with
the show last night at the Rialto,
which was his right, since he had
the title role in Rossini's Barber
Of Seville" The power and tonal
luster that made his account Of
the Prologue" so exciting on the
opening night Of the Columbia
Oepra Company's season, were
Just as stimulating when turned
into the lighter and brighter Ros-
sini melodies.
Not that the Largo al fac
totum" is an easy assignment.
It's difficulties are famous, more
so, perhaps, than those Of the
Prologue" Naturally they are Of
a different kind. Where Leon
cavsllo required the singer to
shout agreeably and with musical
effect, the older master expected
him to practice a real bel canto.
Chigi is to be congratulated on
the fact that he could satisfy the
modern requirements on Monday
and Approximate those OF classic
art on Thursday.
SETS TEMPO
He set the tempo of the whole
performance. It's fun he defined
with typical italian facility in the
declamatory passages so that his
colleagues, italian or American,
were taxed to sustain this rapid
fire comedy. Some could not. In
the matter Of vocal art Chigi had
serious competition from the bass,
Philip Whitfield, who demon
strated the singing masters exposi-
ton Of his own method with some
finely wrought vocalism, obScured
in part by an orchestral accom-
paniment that was much too loud.
Lloyd Harris demonstrated his
versatility by doing an admirable
Mephistopheles on Wednesday
and an effectively absurd and dod-
dering Don Bartolo last night.
Mario Palermo had bad luck with
both the first scene arias-the
good, brief one that Rossini COM
posed originally and the poor and
florid one he interpolated later to
placate the tenor. Nor did his
vocalism improve as the perform
ance progressed. But his comedy
was up to the standard Of the
evening and he almost kept pace
with Chigi's rattling dialogue.
LA TRAVIATA TONIGHT
The tenor was not the only
sinner in the matter Of the pitch.
Luisa Coronina displayed some.
thing more than te customary
coloratura indifference to this con.
vention. The florid sisterhood
sing fiat, possibly for the reason
that light voices can not combine
facility with sorority.
Tcnigt, the Columbia singers
will be heard in Verdi'S LA
Traviata," with Elda Ercole, Mario
Palermo and Anthony Nell in the
important roles. Emerson Buck
ley, associate musical director, Is
scheduled to conduct.