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The Washington times., 1938-10-11

George WashingtOn's FavOrite Re-
Clpes from Martha's historic cook
book. An interesting article listing
dishes preferred by our cOuntry's first
President; also the faVOrlte recipes Of
the First Lady of Utah; four prize
recipes from our readers, and many
interesting and novel food facts. Don't
miss the new housewives food almanac
in The American Weekly. the magazine
distributed with next Sundays WASH
inKtOn Herald-Times.
The Washington times., 1938-10-11
EXPERTS STUDY
SOUND EFFECTS
ON 'POSSUM EAR.
Result of Tests to Aid
Deaf Told at Meeting

An opoSSum isn't anywhere
near as dead as he plays, and
even at the tender age when he
still clings to his mothers pouch,
he serves the interests of science.
his much came to light in the
report of Prof. Olof Larseu. OF the
University of oregon Medical
School. before the American Acad-
emy of Ophthalmology and Oto-
laryngology, in convention this
week at the Mayflower Hotel.
HIGH PITCHED TONE
Professor Larsell's experiments
showed that a high pitched tone
will produce movement responses
on the part of the oposSum even
in the embryo stage.
In couple of weeks, the opos-
sum will grow reStive at the sound
of lower pitched tones. These find,
ings are being further tested after
electro-surgical damage to certain
parts of the animals hearing or
gan. and DR.. Larsell expects to
find corresponding defects in the
developing nerve pathways OF
the animal.
DEAF HEAR
The visiting eye. nose and
throat specialists were also treated
to a demonstration of what
partially deaf person actually
hears.
Using a system of microphones,
Horace Newhart and Henry E.
Hartlg, Ph.D., of the University OF
Minnesota, demonstrated SOUND
reception in which first the low
speech tones and then the high
speech tones were eliminated, as
they would be to the ear OF those
with affected hearing.
Disadvantages of the small car
bon microphone usually used by
those who are hard Of hearing
were outlined by the electrical en-
eIneers. These microphones were
found to have a tendency to "whis-
tie" or sing" at certain tone
pitches.
CHILDREN AIDED
Children who have hearing dt-
ficulty may be taught to speak
through microphone hearing aids.
Standardization work on these
aids is now being conducted in the
laboratories of the American Medl-
cal Association in Chicago, with
committee of the Academy in con-
Eultation.
Good Vision and the Ma
tional Defense" will be the topic
of a radio speech today at noon
by Major General Charles R.
Reynolds. surgeon general OF
the United States Army and an
honored guest of the Academy.
The Washington times., 1938-10-11
PR|CE-F|XINC
CHARGE MADE

Continued from Page ~
Counsel interrupted with the
Il was asked if this regulation
were not adopted if it might re-
suit in State stores. I said I
didn't think that was such a bad
thing"
GARNETT CRITICAL
Mr.. Garnett told the board the
regulation might also have the
effect of banning restaurants and
hotels from advertising prices OF
drink on menus.
He also stated the regulation Is
clearly a violation of the law, be
cause we cannot control inter
state commerce"
In this connection, he said, the
board would be drawing a grave
distinction" between the little
fellow" who would thereby be un,
able to advertise his product
whereas the large national dis
tributors would not be affected
ASKS REASON WHY
He pointed out that Congress
did not authorize the Federal Al
coholic Administration to prohibit
the advertising Of prices and
therefore, he saw no reason why
the local board should assume
that responsibility.
why should the District" he
asked, "be made the orphan
child of the liquor industry.
Why should it be under the
thumb of this association"
He also pointed out thai
charges against the association
by the Federal Trade Commission
are pending.
The opposition of the wholesale
liquor dealers association was pre-
Sented to the board by Milforc
F Schwartz, who argued thai
prices on the shelves Of liquor
stores should not be removed.
Evening star., 1938-09-04

wagner in the privacy of their own
homes. These recordings contain a
nearly complete score OF Tristan and
Isolde" 1.-TWO volumes), slightly
abridged recording OF "Tannhauser'
1.-TWO volumes), excerpts from "Parsi-
fa" Zone volume) and a volume Of
excerpts from "Siegfried,' "Das
Rheingold" and die Walkure."
Made in the theater famous for its
acoustics and reproductions of
Wagner's festival performances in
Bayreuth, these records are considered
to be superior and unsurpassed in
technical improvements At the head
OF a great orchestra, numbering 1873
musicians, each OF whom is master
OF his respective instrument, are such
conductors as DR.. Karl Muck, Siegfried
wagner, son OF the composer; Karl
Elmendorff and Fritz Won Hoesslin.
Famous soloists and a chorus of men,
youths, boys and women, Germany's
most accomplished singers and choral
organizations, complete the cast.
1T MAY be stressed that these disks
are the only existing reproductions
IN America Of the original festival
performances in Bayreuth, which are
conducted on an immense scale Of
magniflcence. The scenic effects of
the performances are little short of
magic. As an example of these, the
special mechanism which moves the
scenery in the Transformation
scene in "Parsifal' may be mentioned.
In this scene, as indicated on the
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Each is justified, however, in the use
Of adequate sounds in accordance with
his imagination. Wagner's conception
Of birds and nature is strong and his
portrayal Of both shows his mastery
resourcefulness in Instrumentation.
SPIRITUAL in "Parsifal." Wagner is
violent and passionate in Tristan
and Isolde" where he gives free rein
to his emotions. Completed in 1859,
this work was inspired by his own
romance with Mathilde Won Wesen-
donck. With the characters keyed to a
high degree Of excitement, Wagner
makes frequent use Of the high reg
lister, taxing the voices to an unprece-
dented pitch.
From the angle of the singers en-
durance as we'll as from that Of re-
cording, both are truly exceptional. In
the whole Of SO parts the sound is never
marred. the high notes are beautiful
in quality. with the individual timbre
Of voices faithfully reproduced, as, for
instance, in the duet between two So
pranos. where the Isolde Of Nanny
Larsen-Todsen and the Brangane Of
Amy Helm can be followed individu-
ally. Not less successful is the singing
Of Gunnar Graarud. Tristan, Of Ivan
Andersen. King Marke OF Rudolf
Bockelmann, Kirwenal and that of
principals in minor roles. The choruses
are buoyant and spirited.
Aided by comprehensive libretto in
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record. the music accompanies the
change from the outskirts of the Grail
domain to the Hall of the Temple of
the Grail.
1t is remarkable that the three
operas under discussion, "Parsifal, y
Tristan and Isolde" and Tam
hauser," can be so different in charac-
ter. In "Parsifal," conducted partly
by DR.. Karl Muck and partly by Sieg-
fried Wagner, the music impresses one
by It's massiveness and majesty. The
choruses Of the knights Of the Grail,
and those sung by the youths and
boys are devotional in character and
never fail to create an unlifting effect
BY contrast, the choruses OF the wom-
en-. who are intended to lure ParSifal
from the path of virtue, are playful
and light, although the lightnes OF
this music can be taken only relatively,
since it is in keeping with the serious
ness of the subject. The purity and
the crystalline clarity of the women's S
voices is registered to perfection.
The Good Friday" scene is the
piece de resistance of "Parsifal.' por-
trayed by Alexander Kipnis, famous
Russian basso, who puts great deal OF
religious fervor into his Interpretation.
His voice is velvety in texture. COM
bined with ringing quality. Through
out the opera, as presented in this re-
cording, there is a sense of fullneSs,
strength and reverence which, consid-
ering the difficult subject. only genius
such as Wagner's could cope with sue
cessfully. 1t is said that it took Wag-
ner 20 years to work out the form and
the details Of this work.
THE FOREST MURMURS" (Act
III, from "Siegfried," directed by
Franz Won Hoesslin and recorded on
the other side of the last disk of "Parsi-
fall" is descriptive music. The opening
strains of the cello merge into effects
which are supposed to portray the rus
tie of trees and the song Of a bird
There has always been a great deal of
controversy among composers as to
methods used for depicting nature
Evening star., 1938-09-04
In Local Music Circles

at Schroon Lake. N. Y, where she was
studying with Oscar Seagle.
Tamara Dmitrieff, well known
Washington pianist and teacher, is
spending her vacation touring the
New England States. Nine. Dmitrieff
will resume her teaching at the Omit
rieff- -Gnoocheff Studio after Labor
Day.
Thomas NJ Leef, bass-baritone, for
the past three years director Of music
at Chevy Chase Baptist Church, has
resigned that position to accept the
position of bass soloist at St. Adams
Episcopal Church where Walter Nash
is organist and director.
Foundry Choir will hold its first
post-vacation rehearsal on Tuesday
evening at 7:30 o'clock. New singers
are asked to come at 7 o'clock for
additions. Rehearsals on Handers
Messiah" for the Christmas season
will begin at once. A special musical
service is planned for next Sunday
evening in honor Of the homecoming
Of the pastor, Dr.. Frederick Brown
Harris.
Evening star., 1938-09-04

published in recent issue of the At
lantic. Prof Ramsay Traquair points
out the importance of a practical
meeting of conditions OF climate and
place in the matter OF architectural
design.
WHAT is right in Paris" he says,
may be all wrong in Peiping
Art. like life. is local" Architecture,
he insists, has suffered from efforts to
delocalize it. He is not believer in the
so-called international" architecture
which both the San Francisco and
New York Fairs will exploit To be
functional he agrees is quite right and
proper-but to be merely functional
is not enough-good architecture must
be geographical as we'll The Eskimo
igloo is all right in Alaska, but no good
in the tropics" Local needs, local ma
terials, local climate must all be taken
into consideration in the making Of
good architecture
In other words, Prof. Traquier does
not believe that any art can be inter-
nationalized, despite the telephone. the
telegraph, the airplane and modern
transportation. Externals change, but
it is his belief that our present age
is not so different from other ages as
some would like to imagine. Nature,
climate, the great experiences Of life
do not change. therefore the sands
on which We stand today may be less
shifting than We are inclined to think
and fear If the coming world fairs
can justify this conviction they will
have rendered great service.
Evening star., 1938-09-04
Mrs. Lyons Attends
Directors Session.

GERTRUDE LYONS, State junior
counselor, past president and
member Of the Board Of Directors Of
the District Of Columbia Federation
Of Music Clubs, left yesterday for
Chicago to attend the National Fed
Grafton of Music Clubs Board Of Di-
rectors' annual fall meeting. to be
held there Wednesday to Saturday,
inclusive.
Mrs. Lyons will return to Wash
ington Sunday, September 18, after
q visit in Michigan and Indiana, and
will reopen her studio on Monday,
September 49, Other teachers who
will have studios in the Lyons Studios
this year are: Vocal instructors. Nine.
Nadia FAM, Glova Demaine. Frank
lin Dressed; piano. DR.. Glen billiard
Gum and Lucy Boyer; violin, Frank
Gittelson, Jeno Sevely and Henri
Sokolov; banjo and guitar, George
McCauley; clarinet and cello, Jean
Kayaloff; guitar and Hawaiian guitar,
John Westbrook; Russian ballet and
pantomine, Senia Solomonoff, choreog-
rapher.
Mrs. Lyons will give personal at
tention to children and beginners of
all ages, and specializes In voice
building, as we'll as In coaching I'D
! vanced students.
Evening star., 1938-09-04

English and German, attached to each
recording. the listener finds the illu-
sion complete. Tristan and Isolde
symbolical love drama in which its
author and composer tried to exemplify
that only in the night of death can
lovers be made one" will always re-
main the absorbing love drama of
the age. The opera score is skillfully
directed by Karl Elmendorff.
X
IT is not without reason that
'Tannhauser" ranks as one of
Wagners best beloved music dramas
today. Revised by him 16 years after
its first production. at the time when
he had fully reached artistic maturity
this opera, his sixth, shows the COM
poser at his peak.
We owe the magnificence OF the
"Venusberg' music to Wagner's desire
to please the taste Of the Parisians
He added this part for the production
of "Tannhauser" in Paris, which took
place by royal command of Napoleon
III in 1860. 1t is hard to believe that
this performance. which cost the
French $4,000 100000 francs) and
which entailed 1854 rehearsals, proved
complete failure. 1t was received
with whistles and booing and finally
was withdrawn after the third per-
formance.
One can never tire Of the "Over-
ture," the Bacchanale," and the entire
scene sung by Ruth Jost Arden, Venus,
and Sigismund Pilinsky Tannhauser
But this is only the beginning. Then
comes the superb recreation of Eliza
beth's well-known aria, 'Dich teure
Halle" her scene from Tannhauser, and
other famous strains such as her prayer,
the Pilgrims Chorus. Wolfram's and
Tannhauser's Tournament of song.
which terminates in disaster for the
latter. The recording of this opera
by the Columbia Phonograph Co. is
as artistic and flawless as that of the
others. The set consists of 36 re-
cords and is made also under the di-
rection Of Karl Elemendorff.
Evening star., 1938-09-04
|POns Recital
Is February
Attraction
Famous Singer Has
Success on South
American Tour.

7 lily PoNs. famous coloratura So
prano OF the Metropolitan Opera,
who will be heard here on Sunday
afternoon, February S, under the
auspices OF Dorothy Dorsey's Concert
Bureau, left South America for the
United States at the end Of August
on the Pan-American Clipper.
While IN South America for her first
visit IN three years, Miss Pons was
greeted with wild acclaim and feted
extensively by government and social
leaders. She sang 10 performances
in Buenos Aires at the renowned
Teatro Colon, and was presented to
the President OF the Argentine Re-
public following the first. Miss Pons
also participated in four international
goodwill short-wave broadcasts which
were conducted by her husband, Andre
kostelanetz, well-known orchestra
leader.
Lilly Pons was heretofore the onlv
celebrity with a town in MARYLAND
named in her honor. She will shortly
share this distinction with Douglas
Corrigan, transatlantic flyer, for it
has been discovered that there is a
Corrigansville in Allegany COUNTY
ND. appropriately enough, Miss Pons
made a practice of mailing all her
Christmas cards from Lilypons, :,
post Office in Frederick County, M
Evening star., 1938-09-04
Peabody Courses
And Admissions.

PREPARATORY to the opening c.
the list year Of the Peabody Con-
servatory OF Music, Baltimore, on Oc-
tober /, entrance examinations in Il.
advanced department will be given
by appointment September Is am
daily thereafter, according to an an
nouncement by Otto Ortmann, direc-
tor OF the conservatory. Appointment
for entrance examinations for the ii
free three-year scholarships available
for 1888 will be given before the de-
partmental faculties Of the conserva-
tory on each day Of the week begin
ming Monday, September 26. through
Friday, September 30 The special
application blanks for the scholarship
which may be obtained from the office
OF the director, must be filled in and
returned to the conservatory ofice b.
Monday, September 10.
Examinations for the yearly schol-
arships will be held on SATURDAY
September a. Advanced standing in
musical subjects will be granted only
by examinations conducted 1T the
Peabody
Students who have studied at ac-
credited schools of music are eligible
for these examinations upon presenta-
ton OF a transcript showing the
courses taken. Examinations for ad-
vanced standing will be held on Sep
tember 80 and October l. and a place
ment test in elementary theory (for
all new students in the regular course)
Will be given on October !.
For the successful completion of
the various courses of instruction the
conservatory offers an artist diploma
for concert ability and well-marked
creative talent; bachelor Of music
degree for pronounced and we'll
rounded musicianship in addition to
comprehensive academic training.
and teachers certificate for sufficient
musical or pedagogic ability to teach
the subjects studied.
Pupils desiring to receive the variou=
Peabody awards are regular students
and are required to take the courses
as prescribed. Pupils enrolling for
| courses OF their own selection are
special students and may be excused
from examinations Except for admis-
sion) and from public performance
The academic subjects required for
the bachelor OF music degree or the
school music certificate may be taken
at the Johns Hopkins University or
at any other accredited institution.
In the preparatory department.
under the superjntendence of Virginia
Blackhead, pupils are accepted in the
subjects there taught, at any stage
of training, and classified according
to their advancement Promotion of
students Is made according to indi-
vidual progress. All regular students
in the preparatory department are also
admitted to certain supplementary
classes without additional fees. Upon
the completion of the preparatory de-
partment courses pupils are admitted
to the regular conservatory work.
Evening star., 1938-09-04
Music Courses Open.

CARL L. BEMIES, well known
~ Washington musician, has been
engaged by the Columbia College of
Christian Education, 170e Massachu-
setts avenue NV, to direct the School
Of Sacred Music In addition to pri-
vate instruction in voice. piano, organ.
violin and other orchestral instru-
ments, courses will be offered in theory
of music. history, harmony, counter
point, composition. arranging and COR
Quoting. Glasses in choir training will
include sight reading, choir repertoire
and practical experience in conducting.
Before coming to Washington. Mr.
Bemies served as minister of music
in New York City in West Side M. E.
Church and the Broadway Temple M
E. Church, where he conducted an
oratorio chorus. He also conducted
radio oratorio chorus for the Brooklyn
Federation of Churches, both Of which
organizations were heard frequently
over leading radio stations.
Mr.. Bemies, who was pioneer in
the use of the recording machine in
LIS fOSdl Stuulo dS oil dlu W lIlt
pupil, has college degree and music
conservatory displomas in voice and
trombone. He also took additional
courses in piano and public school
music, and postgraduate work in con-
ducting, composition and in arrang-
ing. For five years he directed a prof.
ect in 40 Of the New York City ele-
mentary schools In orchestral train
ing, applying modern methods Of edu-
cation in the field of music.
The courses being offered in the
School of Sacred Music Of the Co.
lumbia College Of Christian Educa-
ton will provide thorough training
for those wishing to become ministers
Of music as well as for those who de-
sire special work not leading to .
bachelors degree.
Evening star., 1938-09-04
Curative Value Held
By Music Therapy.

THE Horsley Smith School, in which
personal development and speech
education are stressed, has made an
announcement that it gives musical
treatment intended to relieve stam-
mering and other ailments the root Of
which is nervousness.
In recent years, as a result OF many
tests and experiments. the long
forgotten curative value OF music
has been definitely established and
the use of music introduced in hos
pitals and institutions for mental dis
cases.
Evening star., 1938-09-04
Public Library
CANADA,

nNE of the recurring requests at this
time is for a list OF books to be
read before taking motor trip and
after the return. A typical question
Is, Where do I find books that will
help my family and me plan a trip
by car to Canada next month? We
shall have only enough time to tour
French Canada. but feel We should be
more familiar with Canadian history,
the outstanding characteristics OF the
country and the people before starting.
On our return we shall continue read
ing"
There are to be found in the refer
ence room of the central building of
the Public Library at Eighth and K
streets NV. the latest edition Of the
Rand MoNally Road Atlas OF the
United States, Canada and Mexico, "
which plainly indicates the principal
highways through the United States
to such points as Montreal and Quebec,
and the Northeastern Tour Book
published by the American Automo-
bile Association, which in addition to
routes and strip maps gives the neces-
sary information as to custom regula-
tions. bridge and ferry service.
Various road maps issued by stand
ard organizations are available for
consultation Here also is to be found
~. S. One" volume OF the American
Guide Series issued by the Federal
Writer'S Project This gives interest
ing and carefully selected facts about
the cities and country adjoining this
famous highway There is a circu-
lating copy of this book and an older
las circulates
For general introduction to the
various scenic attractions, historic tales
and Indian legends Of our northern
neighbor, it is suggested that 'Beauti-
full Canada" by Vernon Quinn, be
read This should create a desire to
learn more, and If SO. this book may
be followed by Blodwin Davies
"Saguenay, .Saginawa, the River of
Deep Waters" which tells Of the cities
and villages along the banks and much
Of the history connected with the isles
and bays Of the st. Lawrence from
Quebec to Tadoussac
No doubt a trip has been antici-
pated around the Gaspe, that fascinat-
ing peninsula which lies southeast Of
the mouth of the st. Lawrence. II 80,
by all means read Mrs. Gordon Brin-
ley's humorous and informal account
Of a motor trip from Connecticut to
the Gaspe, entitled Away to the
Gaspe"
If time warrants, visits to little
known islands In the River and Gulf
Of st. Lawrence might be made. In
terest will be aroused by reading
George Allan England's isles Of Ro-
nance Three chapters are signifi-
cant. Chapter 3, Amazing Anticosti,
the Far Island in the st. Lawrence
River, Where Lumber Giants Work
Strange Miracles; chapter S, Pic
turesque ST. Pierre, Frances Last
North Atlantic Colony, a Corner of the
Old World in the New, and chapter 7,
the Misty Magdalens, Glimpses at
Little-known Island Group, lost in the
Middle of the Gulf of st. Lawrence.
Two novels have caught and held
the flavor of the country for all time,
Villa Gathers Shadows on the Rock, I"
an unforgettable picture of early days
in Quebec, and Louis Hemon's Maria
Chapdelaine." which makes the life
Of the people Of the saguenay country
reality.
Evening star., 1938-09-04
NH1S afternoon and evening
number of Welsh and Welsh
American singers and residents

"Nd1S AFTERNOON ana evening q
number of Welsh and Welsh
American singers and residents
4 OF Washington will take part in
the National Gymanfa Ganu sacred
song festival held at Carnegie Hall,
Pittsburgh, Pa. Some so Welsh socie-
ties from many States and Canada
will celebrate the 10th annual event
by singing old Welsh hymns, the
preservation Of which is one Of the
purposes of this association. In addi-
ton to hymns, there will be concert
by a chorus of 200 voices under
Maurice Lewis baton, which will sing
at both sessions.
Walter T. Holt, founder and di-
rector of the Nordica Mandolin and
Guitar Orchestra, announces the
opening rehearsal Of the season Of
this organization for Tuesday at
o'clock, at his studios. Arrangements
have been completed for a number
of concerts to be given by the or
chestra early in the fall.
Clara Moran Bernheimer has re-
turned home from the seagle Colony,
Evening star., 1938-09-04
Master Wagner Records
Are Near Perfection
Technical Qualities Present
Great Music With Finest
Possible Execution.
Bv Elena de S1vu.

% the special performance Of some Of Wasner music conducted
by Ioscann International
held the lawn Of Wagners villa
Lucerne Switzerland
the Columbia Photograph
Six albums
Evening star., 1938-09-04

Universal
and Ideas
Considered, in Addition o History of Such