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slow or fast tempt that the invention
Of the metronome became q necessity.
This unpopular and, to many, confus-
ing machine is nevertheless q much
needed guide for all musicians at all
times. In the earliest days of compo-
sition. the composers did not take the
trouble to write down their idea of
what the tempt should be- But as the
writing of music enlarged its style
and composers had more and more to
say, the question Of whether the in
terpreter would meet the requirements
Of the composer in this matter became
all-important
So in the middle Of the 18th century
the first attempt was made to invent
an instrument which would translate
into regular beats the meaning of al
legro, anoante, prestissimo, etc. The
initial try-outs were crude and clumsy
affairs, but all employing the principal
OF pendulum that could be shortened
or heightened in its swing to a definite
degree of speed. The present type of
metronome was invented in the early
part of the 10th century and today
bears all the Improvements which ex-
perlence suggested.
THE use of the metronome is not
nearly so general as it should be.
Pupils should be taught to study with
it from the very beginning, and no
musician should be without one to
check from time to time his correct
ness of tempo. Just one trial with the
metronome will prove an eye opener.
Not only will one discover how far to
one side or another is ones idea of
the tempt indications of composition
but also how difficult it is to sustain
an even tempo through a long pas
sage.
1t may be claimed that playing can
become machinelike by too great an
adherence to the metronome beat, but
if musician has not the power to
infuse his performance with freedom
and vitality above and beyond a me-
chanical proficiency then he has no
right to aspire to the title of artist.
Most Of the great composers had so
definite an idea as to exactly what
tempo would correctly express their
musical thought that they took the
pains to give the metronome indica-
tions so that no mistake would ac-
crue.
When q musician has at his COM
mand beautifully cultivated and ex-
pressive tone and perfect sense of
rhythm he is ready for the more ad-
vanced art of Interpretation. All the
magnificent ideas of the world could
not reach the listener If these funda-
mentals were not firmly established.
The fieetest fingers would have moth
ing to give If they had not mastered
the art of tonal coloring and even
ness Of execution. The rich messages
of the master minds of musical crea-
ton would be forever hidden if the
way of transmission were clouded. 1t
is with the greatness of the ultimate
achievement in view at the beginning
that the hardship of music study can
be rendered more inspiring.
Evening star., 1938-09-11
Won Unschuld Year
In Music Opens.

THE Won Unschuld University Of
Music opens its 35th school year
with the same faculty which has be-
come known for its successful work.
For the convenience Of children, Nine.
Marie Won Unschuld has established
IL branches in various parts Of the
city. Special stress is laid on courses
for young teachers who are given ar,
opportunity, upon graduation, to teach
IN these branches under the guidance
and supervision Of Nine. Won I'm
schuld.
To meet the demand OF those de-
string to specialize in playing con-
certi, Nine. Won Unschuld has an
nounced special course of study In
this particular line. All inquiries re-
garding various courses should be
addressed to the Won Unschuld Uni
versity. 1648 Columbia road NV,
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Piano School Opens.

RENJAM1N RATNER,' concert pian-
ist and teacher. announces the
opening of his piano school at 1928
Connecticut avenue NV. Mr.. Rat
ner, former artist student of Joseph
Lhevinne and Ernest Hutcheson at
the Julliard School in New York, and
recently of the faculty of the Nor
genthau Institute in New York City,
will have associated with him several
young piano teachers whom he has
specially prepared and trained in the
latest methods of work for begin
ners. Advanced piano technique and
courses for teachers will be taught by
Mr.. Rather, who will also supervise the
entire work in his school.
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Schelling Has
Role eOfGuest
Famous Composer
Is Engaged for
Symphony.

ERNEST SCHELLING, interna-
tionally known composer and con-
ductor. will be guest conductor of the
National Symphony Orchestra during
its eighth season, opening October 80,
according to an announcement from
the offices of the symphony association.
Mr.. Schelling will take over DR.. Hans
Kindler's podium for the concert of
Wednesday, January II. Famous for
his highly dramatic tone-poem, "A
Victory Ball" and many other COM
positions, Mr.. Schelling's appearance
here will be his Washington debut
with the National Symphony.
Born in Belvedere, N. j., Mr.. Schell-
ing's great ambition in his earlier
years was to become a concert pianist.
A musical prodigy from his 4th year.
when he made his public debut in
Philadelphia, he showed an amazing
instinct for the piano-so much so
that it was decided to send him to
Europe for study. When he was 8 he
took lessons from the famous Chopin
pupil, Matthias, and later studied with
Leschetizky. While student with
the latter, the young Schelling met and
played for Johannes Brahms.
Illness interfered with the develop
ment Of Mr.. Schelling's pianistic ca
reer. After returning to the United
States and studying for several years
at the University of Pennsylvania. his
health had improved sufficiently to re-
awaken in him his early ambition. It
was arranged for him to play for
Paderewski, who was at that time CIV
ing concert in Philadelphia, and the
great Polish genius offered to take
Schelling to his home in Switzerland
as his sole pupil. There followed a
concert tour through Europe and a
sensationally successful American
debut with the Boston Symphony Or
chestra.
But returning illness prevented the
continuation of the concert career, and
his recovery from his sickness COIN
cided with the American entrance into
Schelling served in the American
Army in France. first as captain and
then as major. After the war a third
attempt to take up his concert career
was cut short by injuries received in
an automobile accident.
Disastrous to his hopes of becoming
the great pianist of his ambitions, the
accident turned Mr. Schelling to COM
position, with which he was no stran-
ger, an early Suite Fantastique" hav-
ing been performed in 1903 under
Mengelberg in Amsterdam and later
'Legende Symphonique" having been
given by the Berlin Philharmonic. His
important works include violin con-
certo. Impressions of an Artists Life"
for piano and orchestra, and MO-
rocco" in addition to chamber music
and piano pieces and "A Victory Ball, :"
his most frequently played work.
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Studio Opens Oct. |.

MARGARET TOLSON returns to
Washington the end of Septem-
Der. after an absence of three months,
spent in France, where she has been
studying at the American 'Conserva-
tory at Fontainebleau. She has studied
piano with M. and Nine Robert
Casadesus, and harmony with Nadia
Boulanger. On August Is she ap-
peared in a concert at the school,
playing several compositions by De-
busy.
Miss Tolson will open her studio
October l and will continue this sea-
son as assistant piano instructor at
the Madeira School,
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CONSIST OF variety OF SelectlonS Dy
composers Of the American republics,
including several instrumental solos
by members of the band.
The assisting artist on this occasion
will be Ramiro Gomez, well-known
Cuban tenor, who recently came to
the United States and is now fea-
tured artist Of the Columbia Broad
casting System. This is the first time
Senor Gomez has made an appearance
in Washington or been featured in
one Of the Pan-American Union
broadcasts. Senor Gomez has ap-
peared in concert in several Latin
American countries, and besides being
poet Of considerable note, Is now
taking part in the production OF a
Spanish film which is being made In
New York.
The program. in addition to being
broadcast from 8 to 9:45 pm.
(E. S. T.) by short-wave stations, will
also be carried by the Blue network of
the National Broadcasting Co.
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In Local Music Circles
mentary class lessons in harmony ant
all branches Of musical training.

mentary class lessons in harmony and
all branches Of musical training.
Ethel Gaertner Pyne, concert soprano
and teacher of singing. formerly of
New York City, announces the reopen
ing of her residence studio on Septem-
Der IS at 6351 Utah avenue NV.
Mrs. Pyne will sing for the District
League of American Pen Women on
October at the Hotel Grafton.
Herman c. Rakemann. well-known
violinist in this city, will resume in
struction the last week in September
at his residence studio, 1928 Biltmore
street NV. Mr. Rakemann will &C.
cept students who wish to specialize
in solo. ensemble and also orchestra
playing.
Mrs William T. Reid, who has been
spending her vacation in Atlantic City,
N. j., will resume her teaching Tues
day.
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Howard Studio Year.

THE Florence Howard Studios OF
Singing, 14O8 New Hampshire
avenue, will open for the new season
on Monday, September 19. Private
lessons. class instruction and choral
singing are included in the years
program. The Choral Ensemble OF
the Burial Glass, Calvary Baptist
Church, OF which Mrs. Howard Is
director, will sing for the first time
this season, at this mornings service.
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Marine Band Plays Final
Pan>American Concert
Ramiro Gomez, Cuban Tenor.
To Be Assisting Artist
On Tuesday Evening.


third and OF
season. The concert will be given
Gardens of the Union In Washington
series OF programs nuguraed by the PanAmcan Union
instrumental the
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Acquiring Of Technique
Needed in Music STUDY
Work Can Be Lightened With
Effort for Polish, Giving
Inspiration to Pupil.
Bv Alice Eversman.

MIS- Of the marks for the beginning Of musical
Whether child adult longedor
music will have arrived formulated
this which will q q
a
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tails is not as yet fully realized But
If the process of musical education is
fully understood and a determination
to cooperate be awakened in the stu
dent the drudgery of study can be
lightened and the long road made
interesting.
The first disillusion which a new
student meets is the constant stressing
Of the need of practicing monotonous
exercises. 1t would seem to the one
who longs to perform that teachers
should have developed some method
by this time by which the dread five
fingers exercises could be eliminated.
But alas, with all the progress that
has been made in music, no one has
been able to devise a means by which
technique could be acquired without
endless hours of repetition of dull
scales and studies. But consider other
fields OF endeavor. sports, business, or
other arts, and the same preliminary
drudgery is the lot of those who have
chosen them.
THE whole art of music revolves
about the acquiring of technique.
If 1t is established early little practice
OF 1t each day will keep one fit or give
one a quick and sure remedy when
ever troubles develop. But If it is
ignored In the beginning, the day of
reckoning will surely come and no
medicine is available except turning
back and starting over again. The
wisest course is to realize this truth
at once and accept the inevitable with
courage and determination to con-
quer.
But concentrating on such a monot-
onous procedure as finger exercising
can be made interesting by including
striving for the polish which will be
the main objective later. For in
stance, take the question of tone,
whether on an instrument or in the
voice. Very few are born with a
proper conception Of what beautiful
tone is, Yet here is the foundation
of musical art and one capable of con-
stant improvement 1t is the first thing
which engages the most subtle quail
ties of the imagination, without which
music is drab and stereotyped. Musical
tones have a way of singing in the
mind with the exact quality and the
manner of producing it which the
performer develops.
1t is not difficult to listen to this
mental voice, to place oneself as
detached auditor and to analyze its
character. Its defects stand out with
extraordinary clarity in the light of
this inner vision, and the way to its
improvement suggests itself as if by
magic. One cannot cultivate too much
this method of silent study for the
proportions assume their real relation
ship and the distorted tone shape
cannot be overlooked.
THEN there is the matter of tempt
and the individual comprehension
Of what they mean. So unstable Is the
ordinary conception Of the degrees Of
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KME. LOUISE COUTINHO,
nV well-known teacher Of piano,
wv who has been in Washington


who has been in Washington
for number of years, will
present students in a recital Tuesday
afternoon at the clubhouse of the
American Association Of University
Women, 1884 I street, at o'clock.
Beginners between the ages of and
10, whom Nine Coutinho started this
summer, will be presented together
with older and more advanced pupils,
who continued their studies through
out the summer.
Those who will take part are: Jean
SWEENEY. Florence Ross, Sylvia
Zbanek, Victoria Cook, Patricia DAILY.
Betty Upton. Barbara Croarkin, Renza
Bald. Christine Kelley, Beall Lowry,
Madeline Lurba and Agnes Prohitt.
Invitations to this recital may be
secured from Nine. Coutinho.
The new fall course in piano work
will begin September is at her studio,
1903 Nineteenth street NV.
Cathreen Carrico. soprano. will be
euest soloist at Concordia Church at
the II o'clock service this morning and
will sing Schuberts THE Omnipo-
tence"
Miss Carrico has just returned from
q successful season of voice study in
London and Paris. While in London
she studied with Ivor Newton. Among
her engagements abroad, Miss Carrico
sang at a reception for the former
Queen of Spain. The guests included
members of the American diplomatic
corps in London.
Flora McGill Keefer has recently
returned from a summer spent IN
Los Angeles and Hollywood. where she
coached with the orchestral conductor
and teacher of singing, Maestro Fer
razzano. Mrs Keefer specializes in
the Italian school Of bel canto.
The Sunday afternoon musical teas
and recitals will be a part OF the
seasons activities in Mrs. Keefer's
studios, which she has already opened
for the season.
Helen Miller is introducing this
season a new class in keyboard
harmony at the College of Music. The
object of the class is to develop with
the student tactile and aural use of
harmonic knowledge Eligibility is
based upon the required two years of
ear training in the college curriculum
or its equivalent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gauss have
returned from a vacation in New
England and are reopening their
studios for the winter season on
September u.
Esther Linkins has returned from a
tropical cruise and resumed her vocal
teaching. In connection with her pri-
vate instruction, she is organizing
studio choruses for beginners-ranging
from to 9 years of age. and for inter-
mediates, and more advanced singers
All class lessons include good posture
and breathing exercises. and exercises
TO produce clear diction and pure tone,
as well as some sight-reading work.
Betty Baum, pianist, has reopened
her studio at $500 Edmunds street for
the coming season. Instruction in
eludes private lessons, with s4ppae-
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Nine. Marie Zalipsky announces the
opening of her fall term tomorrow at
her studio at 1922 Vermont avenue
NV. Nine. Zalipsky. who maintains a
studio in New York City, will teach in
Washington two days q week.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07

perior court on a charge of indecent assault. The actions upon which the criminal charges were based were allegedly in connection with bootblacks between the ages of IA and Is.
 Judge Inglis imposed the heavy sentence in spite of a stirring plea for the accused by his counsel, At- torney James E. Russell, who pre- senetd an affidavit from a neigh bor, in support of Barnum. :.
 States Attorney Lawrence L. Lewis described the actions as 're- volting, abhorrent and disgusting a menace to the health and morals of youth." Attorney Russell asked that a suspended sentence pe in- posed, but Judge Inglis said that for the protection of the children it was necessary to take the accused
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07

Building in Waterbury appeared slated for seasonal boom today and several developments, involving con- struction to cost an estimataed $200,- 900 were in the making as Building Inspector Patrick J. Carlin outlined proposals of several local builders.
 One-Family Houses
 Permits for the construction of three one-family houses, to cost ap- proximately $4,00O each, was ob- tained by Ernest Dupre, of 40 East Liberty street. They are to be built by the Madonio Construction com pany, of 39 Coe street, and MT. Dupre plans construction of about 30 more houses inthe same locality, Meriden road, and Norris street. He constructed a number of houses last year on both sides of Norris street and in the same section along Meri- den road.
 William Supernant, of 69 Wash ington street, obtained permit for a one-family house to be erected on Macauley avenue, in Mill Plain. He expects to build about 10 addi- tional one-family houses in the sec tion, to cost between 5000 and $4,000 each.
 Eight More
 Under construction by Morris Kosersky & Sons, are eight one- family houses in the Bouley Manor sector, off Wolcott road. The firm already has built about 60 houses on Hinsdale avenue, along Bouley avenue, Monroe and Altyre streets, and a well-planned and laid out project has resulted there, the building inspector commented today.
 Permit for one-family dwelling was issued to Thomas Martone, for house to cost 5000 on Twining avenue.
 Numerous alteration permits have been issued during the first week of this month and, with March per- mits for construction to cost about
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07

Peter contract to him Babers must muscle and bone In the human body before they clip hair The monogram on Mrs Harry five Charley Mcarthys
 Edgar Bergen Joan Blonde can't emorze her lines wearing gloves Marlene Dietrich coseups) mirror The who sing od swing tunes In Fools for scan choir Sundays CIher father pastor or the Central Raptst ChurchO
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07

falling out of tree $50 for falling down being knocked down by auto s2oo for parachute ump high dive Out h $350 for hadon auto crash And Hollywood Boulevard is lined with paln O them itching!
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
COMPANY
 PROPERTY SOLD

Willimantic. Conn, April 1-(UP) Auction sale of properties of the closed Rosie Velvet Co.,, mills here and at Mystic brought total of $125, 900, it was reported today.
 Sale of the Mystic property for $100.0 0.000, it was said. The plan once employed 700 persons.
 The Willimantic sale brought ap- proximately $25,000. Four hundred persons were employed here.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07

Fanchon and Marco stage food and meat market prees white There MacDonads house where only she Raymond barred Byrne Foy the sher
 
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07

Clarence Brown. the director. wears an drives his automobile Grace Bradley. swim, owns seventeen bathing suits 11 eighty-four times (. A specialist gets paid just for making bloodcurdIing laughs ... is tagged Kelly. and the Jap gardener at Bread doesn't look like the real thing on nished.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
BOYD SIGNS CONTRACT

In celebration of the fourth anrli- versary of Paramount's "Hopalong series, Producer Harry Sherman has signed a new 2-year contract with William Boyd, star of the popular western films, at f1g- ure making Boyd the highest sal- aried western screen star.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
KERN's QUINTUPLETS

In her new costaring vehicle with Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., "The Joy of Living" Irene Dunne sings five songs by Jerome Kern, who also wrote the music of Roberta" and "Showboat." Alice Brady and Guy Kibbee head the supporting cast of the picture,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07

LAWD" marked them CLOS Angeles bicycle in her apartment with and gold handebars John Farrow director of Little Miss Thoroughbred his Freddie Bartholomews dressing in the women division at Metro Paul Schweger AAmerican tackle gets manicure twice weekly Dry Cleaning Shop
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
Several developments Indicated By Requests
 For Official Permits
New Construction Estimated at $2OOOO to Be Under taken Here Shortly -One-Family Houses in
 Great Demand in Waterbury

$450,0O0, April has started auspic- iously with many one-family dwell- ings constituting the principal building.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
BARNUM GIVEN
 JAIL SENTENCE
Accused Also Scored By Judge Inglis on Criminal
 Assault Charge

Lewis Barnum, 58, of POP Bank street was sentenced to serve IS months in the New Haven county Jail today when arraigned before Judge Ernest A. Inglis in the su-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
Walter Willcllell Or BrOadgny
Holly,vood Is the Place Where
ark Reaiateredl Cop1right. Isss DMsty Mirrov. Ino

Peter 1ores chauffeur must know the of muscle and bone in the human body before Es car is is three inches high Charley emOriae wearing gloves Marene Dietrich makes M her love love so4 @ sa.s ss es in oo for s da" sing Sundays Cher father Is pastor of Baptist churcho
 Clarence Brown avaOrs outfit when he .thi.s ss the phone s,s: sSss just for making laughs Jap Bread thing the unless it's nshed.
 Department special shopping for saso door of her bedroom Movie photographed :sDoas S ns sns s s sss s ss m Crowd which shows Patric Knowles put on his pants!
 ale To their marceled wigs from
 ug mussed Mernsue from lemon pies used instead o nd sav them to the butts later Mervyn Ieoy
 sa @ a sauses a a @ club m svs Rs ] caures the oumnists the walls, Francis Lderer calls from Brooklyn" spells L" The coachs frau "YES" (her tag
 The anhole covers have 1AwD" Water West has gym bicycle na in her as s With with Thoroughbred has church in his house Freddie d ds 1oe a s & ge is Tt Cleaning and Pressing Shop
 Newspaper tails efficiency expert morning had the doors removed
 wash the from spending too much every finger the producer Dave made rhuba steps in his office and engages hand.
 The United Artists Studio s county territoryo Bng Cby curtains are decorated with music wndowhe monkeys don't need ntertanmen strasser Writer on the Metro lot Which, with foreign mposson NeighDors: Colbert Walter wangerD double for gravel Bnnie Barnes Bradley Mrs @ she the complete baseball when telling at story confer makes his servants submit thorough physical naon every M months ans, n s Butler s % % Wy % cialzes in blowing bubbles Gloria Bonde has butterfly tat Boulevard Teda lnescos aerc to calendars and won't have them around hey depress he Marble in the movies
 Humphrey Bogart puts cabbage gourmet while washing Y. Swedish ranD flower bed in front of Tom Mxs home spells out his Actors shown drinking intoxicating liquors in movies aren't permitted to take too many sips
 ass out of Movie barbeS wire bbsr bands May Wong couldn't be kissing the hen Were Born? because would bar the picture Hokom plumber x% tsn h % gcura sn a published Busby Berkeley who staged the dances in Gold
 ranchon stage meat market premieres carpets There acDonalds where only ana Wnaen v to The book prisca Lane threw Morris in Love Honor and Behave was made Of rubber
 falling a $50 for falling $ 5 5 for S & e plane And Hollywood Boulevard is lined with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
Activities Booming Locally

out of society for a period of time He was accused on two counts, and was sentenced for nine months on each count.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-04-07
Veteran of Four
 U. s. Wars Retires
M A s T E R 4'A SERGEANT

M A s T E R "A SERGEANT JOHN DOLAN, W h o flew in Mexico against Will a n d served in the Spanish . Amer ican War. the Philippine in- surrection and the World War. has retired from the U. s. Army after 30 years service, mostly in the air corps.