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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01

the entire musical season from 1all
to spring to that end. An imposing
array of events has been planned in
every department of activities cen-
tered in the hall Washington will
contribute its share in the festivities
when the National Symphony Or
chestra plays its first New York
concert there on February 4.
Carnegie Hall is more than a
concert auditorium, for it also in
cludes smaller halls and studios.
Yet 1t is not the convenience OF
Its arrangement or of its situation
which makes it of Importance in
musical history but rather its as
sociations. Here, great artists and
great orchestras have been well
coined into the fold, and here, too,
have many known heartbreaks and
disillusioned hopes. These latter
are in the minority, however, and
transcending all is the remembrance
of the many superior musical events
that have inscribed themselves IN
the minds of countless music lovers:
In many respects, Carnegie Hall
is old fashioned and has its lncon-
yeniences. Although it has been re-
decorated for its golden anniversary,
all the surface polish cannot 40
away with it's unmodern aspect, both
as a building and as living quarters.
But this can never matter except
to those who must have the latest
improvements right along with their
art. Others will choose to keep 1t
as it is, to preserve the halo that
has been given it by great musicians
and great music. 1t Is one OF the
old landmarks, recalling a different
age and different ideals, and as such
is dear to the hearts of those who
cherish all links with the past.
Bears Sponsors Name.
The famed auditorium bore the
modest name of Music Hall when
it was first opened to the public in
1891. 1t had been built at the sug-
pestion of Walter Damrosch, who
Interested Andrew Carnegie in the
project with resulting financial
backing. Why the hall was not
called Immediately for its sponsor
is not known, but only seven years
after it's dedication was it decided
by the board of directors to change
the name to Carnegie Hall, and so
1t has remained.
1t became the focusing point OF
ell musical activities, in the build
ing itself and around it. Artists
either lived in the studio portions
or in the vicinity of the hall, while
other buildings in the neighborhood
housed the overflow. Gradually the
business side of the artistic world
gravitated to this section of the city
and most of the concert managers,
the Offices of musical journals and
instrument dealers can be found
within sight of the building. Fifty
seventh street, on which it faces, is
now known as Music Row.
The construction of Carnegie Hall
was so designed as to include space
for various types of artistic endeav-
ors. There is the large auditorium,
which, because of it's fine acoustical
properties, has been the delight of
artists. Although primarily planned
as rehearsal and concert spot for
the Oratorio Society Chorus and DR..
Damrosch's Orchestra, 1t was quick
" recognized as being as near per-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01

couraged to study by Ernestine
Schuman-Heink, who heard him
sing. For the past four years Mr.
Ruhl has been in New York City
with his coach and teacher, Emilio
A. Roxas. Maestro Roxas will be
Mr.. Ruhl's accompanist on this oc-
casion.
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SINGERS Invited

Louis Potter, director OF music at
Calvary Methodist Church, extends
an invitation to anyone who wishes
to sing Handel's Messiah" Christ
mas portion) with the Calvary choir.
No additions will be held and any,
one is welcome. The performance
will take place Sunday, December
%, at 8 pm. Rehearsals are held
at the church, 1863 Columbia road,
at 8:45 Friday evenings and 8 o'clock
Saturday evenings through the
month Of December. Visitors are
asked to bring their own copies of
the music, II possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01

WOulCll . oOllCly
of First Congre-
gational Church.
For a number
of years Mr..
Acers was bass
soloist In the
First Methodist
Church a capella
choir of Fort
Worth and di-
rected the Sa-
cred Symphonic
Hymn Choir at
the From t / e r
Centennial. He
had also been
identified with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01

On Friday at 1870 am. the Fri
day Morning Music Club will pre-
sent an all-Tschaikowsky program,
commemorating the centennial of
Tschaikowsky' birth. The Elena de
Sayn Trio, composed of Julia Ell
bogen, pianist; Elena de Sayn, vio-
linist, and DR.. Hugh O'Neill, cellist,
will play the famous Trio in A Mi
nor" and Miss de Sayn will add
"Serenade Melancolique" for her
solo. Charles Trowbridge Tittmann,
basso. is the assisting artist and
will sing "Why?" None But the
Lonely Heart" and ''The Pilgrims
Song"
Anne O'Brien, harpist, will be the
guest artist at the musical at home
presented by Jessie Masters, musical
director, this afternoon at 4:30 in
the Romano Schaik room OF
the Universalist National Memorial
Church, Sixteenth and S streets
NV. Howard Ludwig, tenor, and a
group of womens voices from the
National Capital Choir will furnish
the vocal numbers. H. Jerome Ora
ham will be the accompanist.
At the third musical and tea at
the Y. M. c. A., 1875 G street NV,
this afternoon at 5 pm, given I'M
der the direction of Robert Fred
erick Freund, the following will
give the program: Earl Hurdle, bari
tone; Allan Mozambique, tenor;
Harry Swain, baritone. Herbert
Fuchs, tenor; Alma Grayce Miller,
accompanist.
This afternoon the Sunday Music
Hour at the Young Women's Chris
tan Association, Seventeenth and K
streets, will be given by Alexander
Cruger, tenor, and Wilton Scykes
violinist. The program will begin at
8 o'clock, and the public is cor
daily invited to attend.
The Hamline Choir will give a
program, 1.-The Christian Year in
Music" tonight at o'clock at the
Hamline Methodist Church, Six
teenth street at Allison NV. The
choir is under the direction Of John
H. Marville, bass. The other SOLO
lists are: Ethel Stickles, soprano;
Mabel Flehr, contralto, and John
Murphy, tenor. Lyman S. McCrary
is the organist.
A special conservation service fol
the new Junior Choir of Potomac
Heights Community Church, Esther
Linkins, director, will be conducted
by the Rev. Albert E. Gingrich, pas
tor of the church, this evening al
pm. With the use of a specia.
ritual, the choir will be formally
vested. The following choir mothers
will assist: Mrs. Clyde Berkebile
Mary L. Corcoran, Mrs. j. w. Loye
Mrs. Joseph H. Monez, Mrs. r. M
Patton, Mrs. John James Rodruck
and Mrs. r. B. Walter. Betty Lot
Rodruck will sing the solo, Jesus
Blest Redeerner" Carr. Black. Mrs
G. T. Blackburn will preside at the
organ.
The Rubinstein Club, group Of
women singers under the direction
of Claude Robson, will hold 1t!
weekly rehearsal tomorrow evening
at 8 pm. at the Willard Hotel
Prospective members should cal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01

Schubert who, as far back as his
period of apprenticeship to which
this Symphony No. 2 in B Major"
belongs, was led to paths of his own.
At that time the youthful master,
but 10 years of age, fashioned his
efforts after the greatest patterns
available. But if this symphony
is somewhat reminiscent of Mozart
or Beethoven it is only passing
suggestion because Schubert's in
dividuality and Imagination urged
him invariably away from his
spiritual mentors. 1t is q great
symphony, vital and happy, full
Of surging emotion with Howard
Barlow giving it an authoritative
reading.
A modern opus by Bella Bartok,
Contrasts" for violin, clarinet and
piano, performed by the composer
with the assistance of Joseph
Szigeti, violinist, and Benny Good
man, clarinetist, may be indicative
OF our era when chaotic state of
emotions finds an outlet in dis
sonance. Yet, we are told, that Mr..
Bartok's pleasing cacophonies are
logical and built according to the
dictates of his scientific mind. 1t
is with skill and zest that Mr..
Szigeti creates unviolinistic effects
on two violins, of which one Is put
out of tune especially for the &C.
casion, seconded by Mr.. Goodman
who uses clarinets in B and A and
covers a widest possible range in
his brilliant cadenzas. The clar-
met part seems to offer more that
is interesting than the violin which
provides mostly only an accompani-
ment to the roulades of Mr.. Good
man.
The suite consists of three pieces,
Recruiting Dance" Relaxation"
and Fast Dance" The latter, with
the violin tuned to the pitch used
by Saint Saens in his Dance. Ma
cabre," has something wild and
primitive, rhythmically not unlike
the American Indians war dance.
A plaintive melody intercepted in
the middle section is somewhat of
Rumanian variety, followed by
violin cadenza prone to suggest
jerky movements of a bouncing
faun. The whole resolves itself into
an underworldlike bacchic scene to
the accompaniment of shrill tones
of the clarinet supported by the
other two instruments.
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POPULAR Music

It's hard to believe that people
are still writing and playing songs
inspired by the anything but frivo-
lous pastime of preparing for nation
al defense. We suspected and hoped
the recently inaugurated policy of
patriotic" dance tune production
would expire in its infancy after it
had become apparent that some
members of the song-producing fra
ternity intended to capitalize on
national emergency as a means for
acquiring profit at a minimum of
artistic effort. Publishers, bands
and vocalists, however, apparently
still believe they have a good thing
in such lame numbers as Good
night, Mother" Hes My Uncle"
etc. There's no telling how long
this sort of thing will continue.
Maybe a full-fiedged putsch against
the responsible parties is in order.
So it is with an almost audible
sheer that we mention the following
as typical numbers and then set about
forgetting the whole affair until
somebody again writes something
genuine, like God Bless America"
Dick Powell's recording of the
Uncle" item would make nice sail
ing about some gravel pit. Abe
Lyman's disking of the same with
Wrap Your Dreams in the Red
White and Blue" on the reverse
would be at its best rolling down
Pixies Peak. Gray Gordon's They're
Making Me All Over Again in the
Army" probably would cause even
a recruiting sergeant to flush at the
cheek. Vaughan Monroe's as 1t
Love or Is 1t Conscription" of
humorous intent, is only a limited
success even as such. The same ap-
plies to Mcfarland Twins "What'll
You Do If You Marry a Soldier?"
Offhand we should say: Down with
tic-toc patriotism!
Truck on Down.
The prize swing-of month is
Tony Pastors version of 1--WE Got
You Under My Skin" The orchestral
score, shared evenly with Tony and
some of the boys vocally, drives like
a triphammer. Pastors own lyrical
effort, in the growing style of Fats
Waller, has the kick of an army
mule. Charlie Barnet offers a num-
Der strictly down his alley, "Whatcha
Know joe" Ford Leary and the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01

The first of q series of repertory
classes was held at Connecticut
Gardens Apartments Friday eve
ming, November 20, by several ad-
vanced pupils Of Edward Henne-
berry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
Singer to Appear
In Aid of Fund

Edbert K. Ruhl, tenor. of Wash
ington and New York will be heard
this afternoon at the Chapter House,
1872 Massachusetts, avenue, where he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
MUSIC.
Rachmaninoff Recital
To Be Given on Tuesday
Cossack Singers Engaged
For Concert Devoted to
Russian Peoples Life

sergei Rachmannon the pianist
recently solo National Symphony
Orchestra returns Washington Tuesday evening Constitution Hall
his only ngh recital Of the 1940-41 the Capital
will mark the third event Dorothy Hodg
attractions auditorium
Rachmaninof will
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
Notice

The special page denoted
to Christmas music in the
churches DilI appear Satur-
day, December Fl. All notices
regarding programs must be
received by the Music Editor
not later than Friday, De-
cember 10, in type1Oritten
form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
Texas Man Chosen
AS Bass SOlOist

Victor B. Acers, recently of Fort
Worth, Tex, has been selected as
bass soloist at Eastern Presbyterian
Church. He recently sang for the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1940-12-01
Carnegie Hall Observes
Its 5Oth Anniversary
Great Music Center Offers
Example for Washington in
ENCOURAGEMENT to Artists
Bv Alice Eversman.

auditorms throughout the country the names
superiority minds
artistic
artists
birthday
bration should fall on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
WPA WORKERS IN
 THANKFUL MOOD

Johnston, F. L, March 22.-CUPJ -Eighteen-year- Lillian Otreiter is too old to believe in the Easter bunny" but she had reason today to appreciate the significance of the legend. For more than q year, 40 truckloads of WPA workers have passed her house enroute to the Scituate reservoir project. Each day as they passed, Lillian appeared at window ard waved to every truckload of men. Yesterday the motorcade stopped, and 300 men scrambled from the trucks, startling their girl at the window" When she came outside, they presented her with Easter lilies, a giant bou- quet, a basket containing nuts, fruits, and candies, and a purse of money-and an Easter bunny As the spokesman for the men finished thanking Lillian for the daily greeting which you gave us in win ter and summer" one of the group stuck in the ground a sign that read:
 Thank you, WPAi"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
MILITARY RITES FOR EX-SOLDIER
John P. Sliz Served in U. s. Army, Navy; Burial
 in Calvary Cemetery

Full military rites were accorded John Peter Sliz, honorably dis charged peacetime veteran and sea- man first class, United States Navy, this morning at 9S15 o'clock.
 The funeral took place from his home, 20 Lounsbury avenue, to St. Stanislaus Kostka Church where services were conducted by Rev. Walter Sieracki at 10 o'clock. In- torment took place in the family plot in Calvary cemetery, with com- initial prayers being read by Father Sieracki.
 The military escort consisted of Sergeant Wallace Inglis, Sergeant A. Ciano and Privates c. Bagley, s. McHill, w. Moss, P. Beaudry, J. Mo- Atavey and R. Soden.
 Bugler P. Beaudry sounded the church call and played taps at the committal services. Sergeant Inglis presented the American Flag to the family. The firing squad at the grave consisted of all prviates men, ttonec in the foregoing paragraph.
 The active pallbearers were: Wal ter Tunnel, John Mccormack, Ed ward Kelly, Joseph Fitzgerald, Ed ward Markawitz and Theodore Suz- tickle. The Mazaika funeral home was in charge of funeral services.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Proclamation Issued
 OnSafety Observance
Governor Designates Week of March z4-Similar
 Appeal to Be Made By Mayor, Police Chief Here

mating a week in March of this year as a period of statewide, concerted action for the purpose of effecting a closer relationship between every citizen of Connecti- cut who is aware of his safety re- responsibilities. and the official and unofficial agencies charged with keeping our streets and highways safe.
 Now, therefore, I, Raymond E. Baldwin, Governor of the State of Connecticut, do hereby pro- claim the week beginning March 24th next, as Connecticut's Highway Safety Week. I urge the people of the State to give their attention to the importance and necessity of cooperating ill the campaign to save human life and limb.
 It is significant that Highway Safety Week coincides with the accident prevention activities which will culminate in the second state wide Highway Safety Con- ference. to bc held on March 27th at Yale University. All who recognize that civic duty includes protection Of life. limb and prop erty for accident, will signify their interest by attending this, Conference.
 Raymond E. Baldwin,
 Governor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22

nations throughout the state and nation were registering protests or vice versa States Atty. William B. Fitzgerald of this city, who waged the successful battle before the Su- prcme Court to have the birth con- trol laws declared constitutional re- fused to comment When reached today he said that he had no com- mcnt to make and would not com ment until he learned just what future action the birth control proponents are planning.
 New Haven Aroused
 Health workers are stating that women in i'll health and facing preg- nancy are facing great dangers if doctors are prohibited from giving information.
 Despite the fact that the birth control case, which Is now a matter Of national interest, arose in Wa terbury and the principals are all Waterburians, New Haven seems to be a much bigger center of protest over the Supreme Court ruling.
 Dr. Margaret Tyler, medical di- rector of the New Haven Maternity Health Conference; Dr. David Ly- man, former president of the Con- necticut St2te Medical Society, Mrs. John Q. Tilson, Jr., conference di- rector; the Rev. Sidney Lowell, chap lain of Yale University, and Mrs. E. Bliss Reed, also conference di- rector, were among the New Ha- veners who today attacked the law which makes 1t illegal for a physi- elan to prescribe cortraceptives even though 1t is his opinion that the general health of a married woman would be affected by preg- nancy. Their protests followed sim liar action by Dr. M. c. Winternitz, Mrs. James K. Whittemore, confer- ence chairman, and Dr. John P. Pe- ters.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
 WHOLE FAMILY ON
 TOP OF BURGLAR

Woburn, Mass, March 22-CUP) - After Louis Langone's grocery store had been broken into five times this month and $500 stolen, the 51 year old proprietor and his four sons decided to do something about it.
 For three nights they stayed in the store awaiting their prey. Papa Langone's sctalwart sons, Frank, 9, Joseph, IS, his twin. Michael, and Louis, Jr., 16, equipped themselves with a lead pipe, sticks and a steak
 tenderizer 'in case the guy got tough.
 Early today when police answered a telephone call from the store, they found the flvetriumphant Lan- zones atop James Bigger, IT. Big ger was arrested on burglary charges.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
FUNERALS

The funeral of Mrs. Gioyanna Rcsato, widow of Francesca Antonio Rosato of 24 Slocum street, will be held from the Maiorano funeral home, 95 Willow street. tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes where services will be held at 10 o'clock. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until Il o'clock tonight. A solemn high mass for the repose of her soul will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes church Monday morning at o'clock.
 The funeral of Joseph A. Theri- ault will be held Saturday morning at 9:15 o'clock from the Belleville funeral home, 58 East Clay street, to St. Ann's church where services will be conducted at 10 o'clock. h. torment will be in Calvary ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Miss Gizele (Jean) Lessard will take place tomorrow morning at 8:30 o'clock from the J. Victor Gagnon funeral home, 185 South Elm street, with services at St. Ann's church at 9:30 o'clock. Interment will be in Calvary ceme- tery.
 The funeral of Mrs. Stanley Lipski will be held Saturday morning at 8:3O o'clock from the home, 8 Daniels place, to St. Stanislaus Kostka church at 9 o'clock. Inter- ment will be in Calvary cemetery.
 The funeral of John Berardelli took place this morning at g o'clock from the home, Is Fairfield avenue, to the Jhurch of Our Lady of Mount Carmel where services were conducted at 9:3O o'clock by Rev. Dennis J. Biarelli. Interment was i'll Calvary cemetery. The pailbear- CTS were: Leonard DiVito, Pasquale D'Amico, Michael Bilancia, Michael Steere, Antonio Iaiennaro and Michael Carusillo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
OBITUARY

ATWOOD--MiSs Hazel Grace At wood, 51, native of Thomaston who has made her home in this city for the past quarter of a century died last evening at her home, ia Savings street.
 She Is survived by a brother, Ar- thur Atwood of Milford; sister Mrs. Edward R. Shepard of this city; and several nieces and nephewS.
 Medical Examiner Dr. Edward Kirschbaum pronounced death due to heart attack. The woman had been visiting some friends last even- ing and upon returning had to climb two flights of stairs, collapsing on the stairs.
 Funeral arrangements, in charge of the Clark funeral home, 20 State street, are incomplete.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22

Statements on local observance of Connecticut Highway Safety Week will be issued by Mayor Vincent A. scully and Police Chief William J. Roach next week.
 Designating the week beginning March 24 as the states safety week, Governor Raymond E. Baldwin to- day issued the following proclama- ton:
 The opening of spring signalizes the start in full force of the auto mobile driving season, when motor vehicles in ever-increasing num- bers will be out on the highways of Connecticut. This spells danger not only to motorists but to those who use the streets and highways on foot.
 Officials of the Connecticut Highway Safety Commission have endorsed the suggestion of desig-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22


 As protests arose to the ruling on the part of state doctors and nurses health workers and many others throughout the state the Connecti- cut Birth Control League is already preparing its battlefront for the legislative struggle. Attorney J. Warren Upson of this city Is ex- pected to be one of the big leaders in the battle to have the legislature change the present laws.
 Face Arrest
 Attorney Upson represented Dr William A. Goodrich, Dr. Roger B. Nelson and Clara McTernan, nurse, all of this city, who were arrested on charges of violating the birth control laws, and who under Judge Wynne's decision were found not guilty but who now presum- ably face rearrest as the result Of the reversal of Judge Wynne's de- cision by the Supreme Court.
 AS the press and health organ
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
PrOgress! :!

The progress of the fight against yenercal disease was de- scribed by Dr. Frederick w. Kratz of the United States Public Health service, at a forum program at the Waterbury Medical associa- tion building last night. Syphilis and gonorrhea are by no means yet under control, but earlier treatment is securing excellent results.
 Improvement in the system of reporting the diseases would &C., count for an apparent increase in the number of cases, Dr. Kratz said.
 The campaign against veneral disease in Waterbury was de- scribed by Dr. H. J. Stettbacker He outlined the work done at the Chase dispensary and at other local clinics.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Primaries

A committee of five members of the board of aldermen will meet a. the city hall at o'clock to- night for a hearing on petition for a zoning change at Cooke and Moran streets.
 The petition was filed by Mrs. Gertrude Moran, who asks that her property be transferred from residential zone to q business zone
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
Coming Change

The importance of enrolling in the primary lists was stressed by Registrar of Voters John Derwin at a meeting of the Italian American Democratic club last night at Moose Hall.
 Mir. Derwin urged members to join the primary lists and take advantage of the privileges the primaries offer.
 A question period followed the talk. MT. Derwin was the first in 8 series of speakers who will address the club as part of the educational program.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-22
POOR WOMAN HAS
 LEFT A FORTUNE

Rochester, N H., March 22-(UP) When Mrs. Lizzie M. Coaty was forced to stop working at a local shoe factory because of illness, mem bers of the Honest Deal Organiza- ton, Inc, an independent shoe union, banded together to pay her room rent and join with neighbors in supplying her food.
 Mrs. Coats died last week at the age of 65.
 Yesterday 1t was revealed that she left a $l0,000 estate.