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Searching for increased tone value,
he gradually increased the breadth
of his instruments year by year.
There was a change, too, in the
varnish used by Stradivari after 1884.
1t became deeper in color, and on the
long Strads" it is rich amber and
light red.
Stradivari adopted this long" pat
tern almost entirely until 1898, when
he returned to proportions used pre-
vious to 1890. Violins Of about IA
inches in length then began coming
from his workshop, with widths similar
to those of the '"long Strad," but with
outlines more curved, corners longer
and bodies fuller.
THE first decade of Antonio stradi-
vari's greatest period dawned with
1700. The Amati tradition was slowly
but surely discarded and while adher-
ing to the 14-inch length, he so devel-
oped and arched his model that it as
sumed "unsurpassable grandeur and
symmetry" The years following ITO
undoubtedly ushered in production of
some of the finest instruments, and
also marked production Of some of the
finest violoncellos. His methods, pre-
served from century to century, have
become the basis for the art of violin
making today.
The famous "lost Cremona varnish''
was perhaps "lost" because of the de-
mands Of modern times for quick-dry-
ing varnishes. Antonio Stradivaris
own recipe for varnish he used on his
instruments was described in the fly
leaf of family Bible, but a descend
ant, Giacomo Stradivari, destroyed it.
1t is said, however, that he carefully
preserved copy for future members of
the family who might adopt the pro-
fession of his illustrious ancestor.
Messrs. Hill of London, famous au-
thorities of Stradivari instruments,
have carefully computed that Antonio
Stradivari made LIS instruments be-
tween the years OF 1866 and 1877. OF
these, $40 violins, IL violas and so vio-
loncellos are actually known to them
today, while they have traces, uncon-
firmed, of over 100 more.
Each member Of the Stradivari quin-
tet of instruments presented to the
Nation by Mrs. Whittall and in Gus
tody of the Library of Congress is rep
resentative of Stradivaris best period,
and each one is a perfect specimen of
the masters work. The Belts" vio-
lin, made in 17o4, is generally conceded
to be the most beautiful and perfect
violin he ever made, and the Ward" !"
made in 1700, is a close second. The
"Castelbarco," 1899, is perfect speci-
men of the "long pattern" violin. The
"Castelbarco" violoncello, 1897, is one
of the three violoncellos Of its period
which have not been reduced in size,
and the "Cassavetti," 1727, Is q viola
equally perfect from every point of
view. These form the now famous
Whittall collection and are our national
property.
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By Lucy Salamanca.
YESTERDAY there drew to q
I close, with the unforgettable
rendering of the Mendelssohn

Y ESTERDAY there drew to q
" close, with the unforgettable
rendering Of the Mendelssohn
l. Octet in E Flat Major"
Washington's perfect tribute to the
famous violin maker of Cremona-
Antonio Stradivari. More than any
other city in the world, with the
possible exception of the Italian city
where this great craftsman died, the
Capital OF the United States has rec
ognized in an outstanding manner the
genius OF this great Italian. This is
because Washington is fortunate be-
yond words in harboring that price,
less quintet of Stradivari instruments
given to the United States, under the
custodianship Of the Library of Con-
gress, by Gertrude Clarke Whittall-
instruments whose marvellous voices
will be heard as long as man can
draw bow across strings, through the
generosity Of the donor by special
provisions Of q trust fund.
eliminating with last nights con-
cert, when eight Stradivari instru-
ments We're heard in the Mendelssohn
number, Washington's observance of
the second centenary Of the death of
Antonio Stradivari has just drawn to q
close. But the memory of the cele-
bration gives promise of achieving
fame for the Capital down through
the years The world is today COM
memorating the death of Stradivarl IN
various ways. But no more beautiful
tribute has been paid him than the
nine programs OF chamber music, be-
ginning on the 10th of last month
and concluding on the anniversary Of
his death. that have been given in
the auditorium of the Library Of
Congress for music lovers everywhere.
During these concerts the very in
struments the famous Stradivari
carved and glued and vanished in
his little workshop in Cremona 80
many years ago lifted their incom-
parably lovely voices In his praise.
It Is gratifying to the Nation to con-
slider that Of the eight stradivari In
struments heard throughout the Sc
ries Ave are the property of the
United States under the Gertrude
Clarke Whittall foundation. For the
rendering of the octet that concluded
the series "Strads" owned and loaned
by Mrs. Herbert N. straus supplement-
ed those Of the Whittall collection.
III 1NDER the wise provisions of the
trust the five instruments pre-
sented by Mrs. Whittan will remain
always within the Capital. They cam
not. - . matter Of fact. b removed
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experience, individuality from the ma
tional standpoint is largely swept
away. But personality varies and even
the fundamentals to which all art
goes back are often differently inter-
preted. In the works of these Swedish
artists one observes, and is impressed
by, the seriousness with which they
evidently approached their undertak-
ing; their reserve in feeling and their
effort to attain complete mastery OF
medium. None of the work shown is
light either in conception or manner
of rendering, but, looking beneath the
surface, one finds much delicacy of
feeling. Curiously enough, this Is not
manifested in sensitiveness Of touch
but rather in the particular pains
taken to achieve, as nearly as pos
sible, perfection of result. 1t is, II
understood, found very charming.
Sweden has given to the world one
of the greatest etchers of all time
the late Anders Zorn-under which
circumstances it is very remarkable
that in this whole exhibition of con-
temporary Swedish prints there is nc
trace Of imitation Of his very distinc-
tive style or manner. Enormously
must this rebound to the credit of the
printmakers represented and evidence
vigor in Sweden in the current stream
of art.
On the whole the work shown is
conservative rather than advanced
or so-called modern" The print
makers have set forth things seen, but
with understanding OF fitness and ap-
probation of artistic values There
is no vulgarity here, nor propaganda
just art-and art of simple, pleasing
just art-and art of simple pleasing
we ask for?
THE exhibition opens with a group
of etchings by Ossian Elgstrom OF
reindeer and scenes which satisfy our
conception of Sweden as cold north
ern country. but which artisticaily are
little involved and primarily illustra-
tive. Stig Borglind shows more va
riety in his work, which covers va
riety of architectural themes, gravely
rendered, and with great nicely, in a
combination of etching and engrav-
ing. Gustav Islander shows somewhat
similar themes but little more freely
rendered. His "Shortorget, Summer
Day." a dry point, is exceptionally
memOra bile for merit
Extremely versatile and accom-
plished, Axel Fridell shows himself
to be, in his matserly print News
paper Reader" man with hat on
sitting beside an open window, in his
sensitive and impressive portrait OF
his King. Gustav "" and in several
little plates, broad scenes, rendered in
pure etching and most skillfully Bit
ten.
Harald Sallberg also makes varied
and valuable contribution to the col.
lection in an etching of the famous
Town Hall of Stockholm with tower
silhouetted against the sky, and in
terror of a sculptor's studio with the
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Current Exhibitions

CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART
Exhibition of historical por-
traits under the auspices of the
United States Constitution
Sesquicentennial Commission.
Special exhibition of sketches
in oil by Burtis Baker. An
nual exhibitions of the Society
Of Washington Artists and the
Society of Painters, Sculptors
and Gravers of Washington.
UNITED STATES NATIONAL
MUSEUM, Constitution avenue
and Tenth street N.W.-Exhi-
bition of Peruvian, Ecuadorean
and Venezuelan pre- Columbian
art.
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
-Etchings, aquatints and en-
cravings by Lyman Byxbe.
ARTS AND STRIES
BUILDING, United States Ma
tional Observation-Disclosures of
pictorial photographs by men,
bers of the New York Camera
Club.
LIBRARY OF CONGREss-Ex-
hibition of prints by Swedish
print makers.
PHILLIPS MEMORIAL GAL
LERY-Portrait exhibition il
lustrating Problems in Por-
traiture." Drawings by Angus
tus Vincent Tack.
STUDIO HOUSE-Third annual
Christmas exhibition of paint
ings by artists of Washington
and vicinity.
ARTS CLUB OF WASHINGTON
Paintings by Auriel Bessemer,
Howard Giles and others. Bal
Boheme posters, Bali sketches
and costumes.
MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
Exhibition Of sporting paint
ingS.
GALLERY OF MODERN MAS
TIERS - Prints by Rockwell
Kent and other contemporary
artists.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTE-
RIOR ART GALLERY-Ex-
hibition of paintings by stu
dents in American colleges and
professional schools.
PUBLIC LIBRARY-Exhibit
of etchings by members of the
Washington Society of Etch-
ers. Northeastern Branch-Ex-
hibition of pictorial photog-
raphy by H. E. West. Mount
Pleasant Branch-Exhibition of
the reproductions of great
paintings from The Evening
Star.
LITTLE GALLERY, Georgetown
Exhibition of paintings which
may be rented.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY ART
GALLERY Chinese wood
block prints lent by the Penn
sylvania Museum.
CARAVEL SHOP-Water colors
by Philip Bell.
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Priceless Stradvar Instruments Gift United States PLAYED With
Ohers Conclude Distinguished Observance Here of Sec
ond Centenary of Italian Genius

from the Library of Congress, where
all future concerts in which they are
used will be heard. Not the pleas OF
the Italian government, which offered
fittingly to protect the instruments
1t they might borrow them for their
own Stradivari festival in Cremona
nor the offer of the use of Carnegie
Hall for commemorative concerts
could influence Mrs Whittall to alter
the original provision of the trust to
the extent of permitting removal OF
the three violins, the viola and vio-
loncello making up the collection
from Washington and the Library OF
Congress, into whose keeping she
gave them a little more than a year
ago.
During the course of the Stradivari
commemorative concerts, five of which
were broadcast by the National Broad
casting Co. over WMAL, many famous
musicians were heard on the Whittall
instruments. Jacques Gordon and
David Sackson, violins; William Linz
Ger, viola, and Naoum Benditzky, vio-
loncello, appeared in the opening con-
cert on November 10, in the Beethoven
quartets, and in the following concert
with Frank Sheridan at the piano
were heard in quartets from Schubert
and Brahms, and in quintet by
Ernest Block.
Mozart, Beethoven, Brahms were
played during the third concert by
the Musical Art Quartet, consisting
of Sascha Jacobsen and Paul Bernard
violins; William Hymanson, viola;
Marie Roemaet-Rosanoff, violoncello
and Robert McGinnis, clarinet. These
same musicians were heard during the
next concert in quartets of Haydn
and Ravel and Q quintet Of Brahms,
DECEMBER IA was high light o1
the delightful series, for this date
marked the rendition of the Bee.
thoven sonatas, with Adolf Busch on
the violin and Rudolf serkin at the
piano. These fine musicians appeared
for the next concert, and again In the
sonatas OF Beethoven. and were heard
for the third time In the Beethoven
sonatas on December II. The preced-
ing concert marked the Washington
appearance Of the famous Louis Kras-
ner, friend Of Mrs. Whittall of many
years standing, and Wolinist who
has been achieving fame in his many
recent appearances abroad.
Krasner, with John Barrows, jr.,
playing the horn, and Beryl Rubin
stein at the piano. played the Brahms
Trio in = Flat Major" during the
program given on December 10, while
Tho stradivariuS Quartet cousistins
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true artist. To him beauty was para
mount, and his greatest desire to make
it manifest.
He is represented in the permanent
collection Of the Corcoran Gallery of
Art, and his works are to be found in
many Washington homes, admired and
treasured. His death occurred 13
years ago, but though dead he speak
eth" Through his paintings the
painter is held in remembrance. and
this is as he would have wished.
Water Colors by janice Holland
In the Women's City Club.
A COLLECTION Of water colors by
Janice Holland is on view this
month in the Woman's City Club,
Jackson place. The ajority of these,
if not all, were painted in Southern
California, and are particularly char
acteristic Of the scenery, both impos-
ing and intimate, in that national
playground, equally attractive winter
and summer. Miss Holland, who was
at one time a pupil of Eliot OHara's,
employs a most pleasing technique,
handling her medium broadly, using
clear, fresh color, transcribing things
seen with verify and certain reti-
cence which is attractive. Her prints
are matted but unframed, and for the
latter omission less effective than they
should be.
Auriel BeSSener and Colleagues
To Exhibit in the Arts Club.
AT THE Arts Club. 2017 I street
NV, the exhibition changes to-
day, that of paintings and prints by
Cadwallader Washburn, which has at
tracted so much favorable attention,
giving way to an exhibition of paint
ings by Auriel Bessemer of this city,
and group of congenial associates in
the arts who, like himself, are expo
nents Of the Hambridge theory Of
dynamic symmetry. Those who will
exhibit with Mr. Bessemer are his one
time teacher, Howard Giles, who was
formerly dean of the fine arts de-
partment of Roerich Museum, New
York, and has a summer studio now
near Woodstock, VT; Olinka Hrdy and
Milford Zornes, the last two of Cali
fornia. Miss Marguerite c. Mum and
Miss Mary G. Riley will be hostesses at
the opening tea this afternoon.
The Bal Boheme Brings
! Forth T1CO Exhibitions
OF Bali" Themes.
INTEREST at the Arts Club is con-
centrated at present on prepara-
tiQns for the Bal Boheme, to be given
at the Willard Hotel on the evening
Of January 10. Prizes have been Of
fered for posters announcing the Bal
and the prize jury will meet at the
club on the evening of December 81
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of Wolfe WolfinSon and Bernard Rob-
bins, violins; Marcel Dick, viola, and
Ivan d'Archambeau, violoncello, ap-
peared in quartets from Mozart and
Mendelssohn.
The closing concert of the celebra-
ton. the evening of December 10, was
marked by the playing of the Meldels-
sohn Octet in E Flat Major" with
four violins, two violas and two violon-
cellos-all the handwork of the i'm
mortal Stradivari-heard in their I'M
forgettable beauty. The four violins
were played by Wolfe Wolfinson, Sam
uel Gardner, Bernard Robbins and
Edwin Ideler; Marcel Dick and Con-
rad Held played the violas, and Ivan
d'Archambeau and Horace Britt the
vloloncellos. 1t was during this num-
ber that the Strads of Mrs. Herbert
N. Straus augmented those of the
Whittall collection.
1t was also during this concluding
concert that Jay c. Freeman spoke
on Antonio Stradivari and his in
comparable art and gift to posterity,'
and the Stradivarius Quartet appeared
in Robert Schumann's Quartet in
F Major" This quartet of musicians
later played Chausson's Concerto in
D Major" with Louis Krasner ano
Beryl Rubinstein, and during this
concluding number all five of the
Whittall instruments were heard in
unison--an unforgettable musical ex-
perience.
HE instrument maker in whose
honor this beautiful tribute was
paid, was born in 1914 and died in
Cremona, Italy, on December 18, 1877
Antonio Stradivari, in the words OF
the inscription affixed 10 the house
OF the master in Piazza Roma In Gre
mona, brought the violin to perfec-
ton and left to Cremona an imperish-
able name as master Of his craft"
It was in this house In the Piazza
Roma that the violin maker spent the
most successful and productive years
of his tranquil life. And 1t was in
this house he died.
Where he was born is a question
although his family seems to have
come originally from this same Gre
mona, where ancient records list var
ious "Stradiere" or "Stradivare"-
the original meaning of the name
being a tollman or feudal official, who
was posted on highway to extract
fees for passage. Cremona, however
was visited by wars, famine and
plaques in those early years, and 1t is
very likely that lack Of records Of An
tonio's birth is due to the fact that
his family ned the community In
self-preservation. Thus It y that the
The daily independent., 1937-05-26
ManteO Social
Glass Exercises


The graduating class of the
Manteo high school. parents,
friends. students. and many
others turned out in full force
Sunday morning to hear the Bac-
calaureate sermon by Rev. E. G.
Overton. pastor of the Moyock
Methodist church The services
were held in the auditorium of
the Manteo graded school and op-
ened with professional, He Lead
eth Me. hymn. Oh Worship the
King" and prayer by Rev. A. E.
Brown, pastor OF Mt. OllVeS
Methodist church of Manteo. An
anthem by the church choir and
scripture reading by Rev. w. N.
Vaughan of WanCheSe.
Miss Margaret Hines, daughter
of Rev. H. B. Hines Of the Manteo
Baptist church. and Justin Tune,
member of the graduating class.
sang a duet. followed by a hymn,
All Hail The Power Of Jesus
Name.
Baccalaureate sermon. by Rev.
E. G.. Overton and hymn "Oh
Jesus 1 have Promised" and bene-
diction by Rev. A. E. Brown of
Manteo; ReceSSional God Of Our
Fathers
Glass night exercises were held
Tuesday night at o'clock in the
school auditorium and graduating
exercises and presentation Of
dipolmas will take place Wednes-
day night, May 26th, with an ad-
dress by DR.. Leon r. Meadows,
president of the East Carolina
Teachers College of Greenville,
N. G.
The daily independent., 1937-05-26
League Meeting

The Sign Pine EpWorUh League
hel dts regular meeting Monday
night at the home Of Ida Lee
Games. The meeting was opened
by singing, I'll Go Where You
Want Me to Co. The roll was
called and collection was Saken.
Plans for a house party were dis
cussed. A very interesting pro-
gram was given by Miss Games
and Misses Mary Elizabeth and
Linda Upton. The meeting was
closed with the League benedlc-
ton.
The hostess served delicious re-
freshments. About twenty men,
berS were present.
The daily independent., 1937-05-26
Camden Social
Birthday Party

N1re Wallace Hollowell, MRS.
occor .Tones and Mrs. John Hale
Vere hCstesses at a birthday parry
Fridav night, May IA, in honor Oh
1vdia Jones, who celebrated her
eiohteenth birthday anniversary
Games were played and enjoy
ed bv all present.. The honoree r. Re-
ceived many useful and pretty
Gifts A delicious ice course was
Served by the hoStesseS..
Those present were Misses Ly-
dia Jones, Elizabeth MorrlSeIIe'
Clara Hale, Elizabeth Me;ggs'
Nora Meiggs, Mary Alice Has Has
mss Minnie Mae Cuthrell, Sarah
-riS TaSrkington, Addie Ferebee, Mary
saver Carrie DoXey, Nettle
SAWYER, Lizzie Bell Harrington
Helen Cuthrell, Thalia Tarklng-
ton. Vera Hastings, Nellie Jones,
Marie Jones, Alverda Bray, MARY
EVELYN Morrisette, Dorothy VIII
IiamS and John D. Gordon, Gra-
dv Burgess. Junior Heath, Clark
Harrington, Julian Bray, LOUIS
Cuthrell, Shelton CarCWrIghI'
Richard Holloman, Ralph Bur
CESS, Manuel Bartlette, Charles
Walston. Donald Burgess, Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace Hollowell, Mr..
and Mrs. Oscar Jones, Mrs. Joe
Hastings, Mrs. Graham Sawyer
and Willie Sawyer.
The daily independent., 1937-05-26
Social and 0onAonal
Edited by Billie Saunders Smith
Attend Eastern Star Meeting

The Elizabeth City Chapter No.
"A of the Eastern Star attended
the meeting in Hertford on Mon
day night and initiated two new
members in the Hertford Chapter.
Following the business meeting
and initiation a social hour was
enjoyed and a dainty ice course
served.
Those going from here were:
Mr.. and Mrs. George Cox, MIS-. T.
NJ. Griggs, Mrs. Ray Emery, Mrs
clarence Twiford, Mrs. Willis
Wright, Mrs. Leo Lewis, Mrs. sam
Twiford, Mrs. w. D. Chandler
Mrs. J. A. Price. Mrs. Herbert
smith. Mrs. w. j. Pell and Mrs.
Will Williams.
The daily independent., 1937-05-26
HIS Birthday Party

Mrs. j. N. Williams dellghtlully
entertained at a birthday party
Saturday afternoon in honor OF
her daughter, Alma, who cele-
brated her eighth birthday ami
versary. Games were played and
enjoyed by all present. The hon
oree received many useful and
preSty gifts The, hostess served
ice cream, cake and salted nuts.
Those enjoying the afternoon
were: Margaret Williams. Barbara
Fay and Wayne Gregory, Alice
BartletIe, James Grady and Will
bur Lee Berry, Mary Evelyn
Harrington. Audrey and Lorraine
Stone. Alma Williams, Thomas
Tark: ngton. Ann Jeralds. Hilda
Sawyer. Pauline Harrington, Jes-
sic Mcpherson Dorothy Williams,
Mrs. Tom Gregory, Mrs. Caleb
Gregory Mrs. George Williams,
Mrs. Paul Jeralds, Mrs. Grady
Berry. Mrs. May Williams, Mrs. j..
NJ. Williams. Mrs. J. n. Williams
and little son, James Howard.
The daily independent., 1937-05-26
Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. Willie Johnson and
Fletcher Thomas, Jrr OF Rober-
sonville. spent Sunday here with
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Britain.
Mrs. J. B. Peele and children,
Jimmy and Frank. Of Washing
ton. have returned to Washing
ton after spending some time with
Mrs. Manning'S parents, Mr. ana
Mrs. J. o. Manning.
Mrs. Garland Riddick of Ham
ilton spent Monday with Miss Ad-
die Leggette.
Miss Ethel Taylor has returned
to Raleigh after spending the
weekend here with her mother,
Mrs. Laura Taylor.
Miss Frances Peele Of Raleigh,
spent the weekend with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A. Peele.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther Culpepper
spent the weekend at Ocean View
with friends.
Mesdames J. D. Woolard, Ray
Goodmon. J. w. Watts, j. c.
Manning and Mrs. w. c. Manning
spent Tuesday in Richmond; While
there they visited Mrs. Leman
Barnhill. who underwent an op-
Grafton some time ago in st. Ellz-
abeth Hospital.
Mrs. Beaulah Britain. Of Rober-
sonville. spent Sunday here with
her son. Mr.. Marvin Britain and
family.
Mrs. J. E. Griffin spent Monday
afternoon in RoberSonville with
friends.
Miss Ruby Malone is spending
several days with her brother, Rev.
J. L. Malone and Mrs. Malone, at
WrightSville Sound.
Charles Whitley, Lex Thlgpen,
and Miss Josephine Anderson and
Mildred spent Sunday at More
head City.
Miss Virginia Taylor Of Green's
borO spent the weekend here with
her mother MI. Laura Taylor.
Mrs. V. P. Jones and Mrs. Hugh
Singleton are visiting in Washing
ton today. ,
Mrs. Arthur White visited
friends in Wilson Monday.
Miss Mary Ruth Ward left Sun
day for New York CityS where she
will spend the summer with her
aunt. She was accompanied as
far as Richmond by her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. EXum Ward, Jr., and
Miss Dorothy Ward.
Miss Frances Wells Of Raleigh,
is spending a few days here with
Mr.. and Mrs. Glenn Bobbitt on
HaughtOn street.
Mrs. Badham of New Bern is
visiting her daughter, Miss Caro-
lyn Badham. on HaughtOn street,
for a few days.
Miss Anne Larkin of New Bern
is visiting Miss Mary WagStaff on
SmithWiCh Streex
Mrs. Roy GurganuS, Mrs. Wal
ter HalberStadt and Miss Virgil
Ward visited Pete Egan in Tay-
loe'S hospital, washington.
The daily independent., 1937-05-26
Sawyer-WnliamS

A wedding of interest locally
took place in Milwaukee Saturday
night at the Grand Avenue Con-
gregational church at 7:3O p. mr
when Miss Charlotte Williams be-
came the bride Of Tyer Sawyer.
Mr.. Sawyer is the son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. c. Sawyer Of this city and
Mr.. Sawyer acted as his sons best
man. After a wedding trip Mr..
and Mrs. Sawyer will be at home
on North Maryland avenue in Mil
Maukee.