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Evening star., 1940-09-15

of his personal reactions but with
an understanding of the many prin-
ciples involved in its creation and
execution.
Biographies of noted artists o1
various types help induct one into
the intimate atmosphere that played
a powerful part in their creation OF
music and the methods of execu-
ton. And the discoveries made by
masters of Interpretation, as eX-
pounded in their writings, broaden
the conception and refine the ap-
preciation of those who would be re-
creators of great music or those who
wish only to absorb its unfalllng
beauty.
Many learned men of the musical
world have been inspired to pass
on their findings in music, some
with the idea to clarity or enlarge
purely technical points and others
to make known the man behind the
great work through personal reml-
niscences or an exhaustive study OF
everything pertaining to him. From
NlldltNcl HlC"E EOAllS q "oA ~ Ma ~.N>>
sic is written, it invariably mas
something new to add to the mass
of material already available and
can Go much either to solidify con-
trarv outlook or TO awaken a 1reSh
interest in what is already known
A musician cannot think 100 much
or know too much about music and
everything pertaining to 1t ano
should constantly seek neY sources
of information to increase the
boundaries of his knowledge.
Valuable Hints.
Two books have recently been put
upon the market that will please
the musician and the layman alike
Albert E. Wier has chosen as his
subject 1.-The PianO-1tS History,
Makers. Players and Music" Pos
sibly with the idea of helping the
music lover to understand more
fully, without long study, the art
he loves, Helen L. Kaufman mas
written, you Can Enjoy Music, "
published by Reynal & Hitchcock,
Inc, new Olk.
For the student of technique,
many valuable hints on perfectlng
it can be found in Mr.. Wier's book.
He gives one-chapter summary OF
progress in development of tech
nique during the past $50 years, sup
plementing this with succeeding
chapters on THE Elements OF Tech
niuue,' at C h n C Exercises, -
Chords and Part Playing and The
Pedals"
While none of this writing is ex-
haustive, it covers the field clearly
and concisely making easy and in
structive reading. In another Sec
ton on Interpretation" Mr.. Wier
speaks of both the right and the
wrong way of phasing and goes into
minute explanation of the various
means of expression. 'Memorizing," p"
the bugbear of many artists, is ana
lived with different methods eX-
planned, as we'll as the Importance
of this ability in artistic perform
ance.
Between chapters on individual
Instruction" and Glass InStruc-
ton" he has placed one on the
Methods of Famous Teachers" ."
This contains information that will
assist in the proper attitude toward
the Interpretation of music from the
pen of piano virtuoSi and offers
food for thought that may lead to
personal betterment in playing. Mr..
Wier becomes an enthusiastic eX-
ponent of The Piano in Ensemble
Music and The Art of Two-Piano
Playing" in the several chapters of
subdivisions under these general
headings. Especially illuminating is
his complete answer to all questions
regarding accompanying as an art,
too often overlooked by pianists.
Evening star., 1940-09-15
Concert Scheduled

TOMORROW
D. Sterling Wheelwright, organ
recital, l.. D. S. Chapel, 8 pm.
TUESDAY.
Negro Community Chorus, Ar
mold Lovejoy. director; Barker
Hall, Y. M. c. A, $50 pm.
WEDNESDAY.
D. Sterling Wheelwright, organ
recital, L. D. S. Chapel, 8 pm.
FRIDAY.
All-American Youth Orchestra,
Leopold StokoWSki. conductor,
Constitution Hall. 8:45 pm.
D. Sterling WheelWright, organ
recital, Edna c. Wheelwright,
soprano soloist, 8 pm.
SATURDAY.
Budapest String Quartet, Ii
brary of Congress, 2:30 pm.
Evening star., 1940-09-15
Reading Helps to Broaden
Appreciation of Music
Reviewer Describes Two New
Books as Pleasing to Both
Musicians and Laymen
Bv Alice EverSman.

Education music not to be had exclusively studios or under
musician
tuny increase his knowledge and no one can claim to be
with phases of his which
only be acquired through reading This is true also OF the man who
wishes enjoy not merely from the pleasant angle
Evening star., 1940-09-15
MUSIC.
Three Series of Concerts
Scheduled by Symphony
Tenth Season Opens November f
In Constitution Hall, With
RachmaninOff as SOlOist

The National symphony Orchestra Hans Kinder conductor
famous osts and of beloved symphonic masepe-durine
10th Constitution Hail. which
Evening star., 1940-09-15

Esther Linkins, teacher of singing
has returned from her vacation and
resumed work in her residence stu
dio. She will confer, by appoint
ment, with prospective new pupils
or those wanting to join one of her
choruses.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
Labor Bourd STRENGTHENED

The hand of the National Labor
Relations Board has been strength
ened by the Supreme Court decisions
covering interunion representation
disputes and the right of a company
union to be considered as a collective
bargaining agency, but, at the same
time. new doubts are raised as to the
adequacy of the National Labor Re-
lations Act.
In two cases Tuesday the Supreme
Court said that the boards desig-
nations Of bargaining agencies are
not subject to review by United
States Circuit Courts of Appeal when
rival unions only are involved. In
third case the court said fatty that
an erstwhile sompany-sponsored Or
ganization of employees could not be
voted for by the employees as a bar
gaining unit, even though the COM
pany support had been withdrawn.
The rulings leave open to appel
late court review only those cases
where the employer-employe rela-
tionship is involved and unfair labor
practices are alleged. If the issue
is between two unions the only re-
dress for the one against which the
board rules is to go to the trouble
and expense Of a long-drawn-out
suit in District Court in an effort
to get the board order set aside, or,
perhaps, to depend on the employer
to oppose the certifcation and get
into court by that approach
In passing on this point, Justice
Stone, who read the decision, said
"these are arguments to be addressed
to Congress and not the courts" and
there is little doubt but that organ
lied labor will press for legislation
which will remove the designation Of
bargaining units from the field Of
administrative fiat.
The company-union decision was
in line with previous rulings by the
court.
There is no doubt but that in many
cases, and probably the majority Of
cases, the independent employe or
ganization is not entitled to function
under the Wagner Act. But it is
conceivable that the employees of an
industry might choose to be repre-
sented by non-afhliated organiza-
ton, and to deny them that right
is as much a breach of the Labor Act
as it would be to forbid membership
in one Of the major labor groups.
The decision in this case was read
Evening star., 1940-01-04
At Eighty-Two

Senator Carter Glass Of Virginia
does not celebrate the anniversaries
OF his birth. Indeed, he objects to
others remembering them. But more
than few Of his countrymen are
willing to run the risk of his wrath"
to wish him many happy returns"
as he attains to the age of eighty
two. They know that he cannot for
bid them the right to express their
gratitude for his services.
1t happens, however, that Mr..
Glass is something more than pub
lie servant. He might have been a
great American without engaging in
politics Endowed from the start of
his career with distinctive gifts of
intellectual honesty, he has been one
OF the most notable of philosophic
thinkers in his time. His mind has
the searching quality of a flame. He
cuts through to the core of problem
almost automatically. To see him
at work is to behold a skilled surgeon
probing confusion for reality.
But Mr.. Glass is not merely critic.
His support has been an asset in the
building of the modern American
way of life. No important advance
in the civilization of the United
States since 1899 has lacked his en-
dorsement. He has fought for prog
ress with a consistency which proves
his devotion to humane ideals Yet,
because he understands that change
is not necessarily desirable simply
because 1t is change, he always has
demanded that reform should be ra-
tional, logical, scientific in character.
1t has been his duty, as he saw it.,
to oppose experimentation for the
sake of adventure.
Hence his power. Possibly no other
member of Congress has been more
respected than the senior Senator
from Virginia. Mr.. Glass is an
acknowledged enemy of buncombe,
hypocrisy, dogmatic pretension. His
mere presence at the Capitol is a
corrective for extravagant talking.
The life which began at Lynchburg
on January 4, 1858, therefore, still is
valuable to the Nation and its people
For its continuance in health and
vigor legion of friends are not
ashamed to pray.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
QUINCY STREET.

Dear Sir:
II have not noticed whether in any
of your recent articles you have men,
toned the putting out Of holly branches
(after they have served for Christmas
decoration) for the birds, especially the
mocking birds, who are very fond of the
red berries.
II have enjoyed your stories about the
birds so much. I have fed them for
many years. One winter I had lame
mocking bird come to my window at
o'clock every morning through the win
ter for meal worms which put on the
ledge for him.
Wishing you very happy New Year,
and many more stories about birds.
Sincerely, M. S. c."
A movement has been growing in the
past few years to put out Christmas
trees, after their service indoors, in
order to feed the birds.
Bits of suet are attached to the
branches, in place of lights, and in them
are imbedded grain and seeds, princi-
pally sunflower seed, the prime favorite
of all seed eating birds.
In this way an old Christmas tree has
many more days good use before it turns
brown and ragged.
1t should be placed in the earth. Of
course, rather than kept in the con-
tainer or device used indoors.
While there is very little chance that
a tree so planted" will root and grow,
such a thing conceivably might happen,
provided the tree were left in the ground
all during the spring.
The use of old holly wreaths to please
and feed the birds outdoors is good, but
care must be taken to see that they are
real holly berries, not the limitations
which have been used so plentifully.
The idea is to feed, not to fool, the
birds which winter with us.
Manufacturers of wreaths in recent
years have discovered that big glass
beads sewed on, often give better ap-
pear dIlCc llldll IllC ICdl tIlAlS.
The use Of such wreaths for such a
purpose would be only cruel mockery.
4 Il 4
BY all odds the prettiest picture in one
garden recently was as follows:
On the bird bath was splendid cake
of snow, at least inches thick, and
exactly the same height all the way
around.
If it had been constructed with hands,
it could have been no more evenly thick
all the way across.
And right in the center of this mas
terpiece of nature stood lady cardinal,
another masterpiece in her own right.
The soft colorings of the female red
bird are not always given the credit
they deserve.
While they are not as flashy as the
coat of the male, the feathers Of the
Evening star., 1940-01-04

by Justice Black, who said the board
was justified in believing that the
organization concerned could not
emancipate itself from habitual sub
servience to its creator" and that if
the plant employees were to have q
free choice of bargaining unit-as
between the c. I. o. and the A. F.
Of 1.-the independent unit must be
disestablished and kept off of the
ballot. In view Of the fact that these
representation proceedings are by
secret ballot, 1t is hard to understand
why the employees should have had
any difficulty in exercising their free
choice to vote for whatever unit they
chose.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
The Dies Report

The most recent report of the Dies
Committee conmends itself for the
calm, matter fact presentation of
the results of the eighteen-month
inquiry into subversive movements
fostered in this country by agents of
foreign powers.
Devoted mainly to the activities
Of the Communist party and the
German-American Bund, the COM
mittee sweeps away their preten-
sions to being political entities, and
shows them up, on the basis Of the
House hearings, as alien-controlled
organizations intent only on fash
ioning this Government to their own
pattern, even though force and vio-
lence be necessary to accomplish this.
Fascist groups come in for less
consideration in the report, which
points out that their chief stock in
trade is the stirring "of racial and
religious hatred" Their principal
handicap, it appears from the report,
has been the inability to consolidate
forces behind some national leader,
but "the unending quest for the man
on horseback goes on"
The committee estimate that the
combined strength of all these move
ments is no more than a million
members, is some cause for congrat-
ulation, for that represents small
percentage of the population of the
United States. Cause for less salts
faction, however, is the statement in
the report that the groups ofttimes
are supported by earnest Ameri-
cans" who are not fully aware of
their nature.
A serious aspect Of the report is
the allegation that Communist lead
ership is "intrenched" in a dozen
unions of the Congress of Industrial
Organizations.
THE serious factor in the situa-
ton from the standpoint of the Ma
ton as a whole" says the commit
tee, "lies not so much In the purely
economic views which the members
of labor organizations may hold, as
in the foreign control over Com
munist party members which might
in time of stress lead to sabotage
and espionage, and in the Commu-
mist e-or-ruin policy so disruptive
to the labor organizations them
selves"
1t is stated in the report, however,
that the committee found "unmis-
takably clear" evidence that the
overwhelming majority of the men,
bers Of the c. I. O., as well as the
president, are not Communists or
Communist sympathizers. The COM
mittee also asserted its belief that
the American labor movement must
and will free itself of such Commun-
ist leadership as does exist.
The committee, whose tenure now
has expired, refrains from directly
recommending that the inquiry be
continued, but offers several reasons
why it should be, including the pros
pect of developing additional evi-
dence of Importance.
Considering that criminal action
already has flowed from some dis
closures before the committee, it
would seem the part of good judg-
ment to let the work 60 on.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
Thinks Balanced Budget
Safeguard Against War.

To the Editor of The Star:
Hosts OF thinking people will cer-
tainly agree with your correspondent,
Edmund K Goldsborough, that the
voters should be told Just why this ad-
ministration suddenly decides to spend
the sum of over two billion dollars
for national defense. Defense from
what?
Inasmuch as in the 1865 years Of our
national existence we have yet to be
molested by foreign countries-with the
exception of the puny wars with Eng
land-why the feverish desire to arm
Uncle Sam to the very eye-teeth now?
The average individual is not aware
that it would be virtually impossible
for an armed force to invade our vast
country. Military men scott at the no.
ton. Nor does the average person real
ize that the billions expended today
are wasted in sense, inasmuch as war
equipment soon becomes obsolete.
It is well to remember that the ma
jority of wars are attributable to ex-
cessive taxation. Wouldn't balanced
budget Go more to establish safety and
stabilize the Federal structure than
fleets of battleships, especially when
said structure has been greatly weak
ened by a As billion debt? AS a mat
ter of grim fact, we have more to
fear from within" than froW with
OUT I'M FROM MISSOURI.
January 2.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
THIS AND THAT
By Charles +. Trace1Dell.

female are q perfect blending Of soft
tones, almost pastel.
-
The beauty Of the female cardinal
can only be realized at close range.
That is one Of the advantages Of hav-
ing small feeding station quite close
to a window.
While there are some disadvantages,
such location gives the observer every
chance to see the real beauty Of the
birds. This is not always afforded when
a station is placed at some distance in
the yard.
If spot at distance is used for feed
ing the English sparrows, pigeons and
squirrels, and they are all made used
to finding food there, it will be in order
to establish station close to the window,
not necessarily on the ledge, but some
four or five feet away.
If bread and raisins are kept out Of
it, and only seeds used, including those
of the sunflower, some Of the more choice
songsters will come here. There is just
q chance that no English sparrows will
come at ALL
To this feeder, let us hope, will come
chickadees and titmice, but not the nut
hatch, which prefers trees; cardinals,
song sparrows and white-throated SPAR
rows.
We have been fortunate in having in
our yard about half dozen song SPAR
rows, and four white throated sparrows.
Each of these is distinctive, but in a
huddle Of English sparrows at some dis
tance in the yard can easily be over
looked.
No doubt many persons who rage
against the "pesky English sparrows"
really are including two of the very
finests of all the birds which winter
with us.
No birds is prettier or more engaging
than the white-throated sparrow.
This is fat, butter ball of bird, the
typical bird, indeed, as most persons
think of birds.
The song sparrow, another beauty and
real personality, is more streamlined
\ i ~
Cracked corn is good enough for other
peoples pigeons-that is the way most
bird feeders will think about them, If
pestered by these birds.
1t will be good thing to establish a
separate feeding place for them. Maybe
they will prefer it. perhaps they won't.
The only way to find out is to try.
A separate table with peanuts for the
squirrels, and you have another bird"
taken care of.
Try tying pieces of bread in the low
branches Of some tree, say small maple
This will bring the starlings, especially
in snowy weather A few of these fel-
lows are not undesirable in a suburban
yard
Their presence converts any tree into
a startling tree, as it might be called for
the time being
They are strange fruit, indeed, sway
ing in the wind there.
Evening star., 1940-01-04

the part of the President to put the
quieJus on all and sundry who ven-
ture to challenge the wisdom or the
purpose Of the dispensations which
seven years of Rooseveltism have be-
queathed. But the President is too
good an American, too wise states
man, seriously to suggest the aban-
donment or even the soft-pedaling
of our two-party system Of Govern
ment and Of the healthy opposition
it traditionally fosters.
Evening star., 1940-01-04
Questions Mr.. Taylor's Appointment.
To the Vatican.

To the Editor Of The Star:
Apropos President Roosevelt's appoint
ment of Mr.. Myron G. Taylor as his per
sonal representative" to the Vatican, it
seems to the writer that it was unwise
and wholly unnecessary; and as tax
payer am interested in knowing how
the salary of Mr.. Taylor of $17,500 and
his expenses are to be paid. If Mr. Tay-
lor represents the President at the Vati-
can in its religious capacity, his appoint
ment is unwarranted by any provision of
the Constitution. In fact it would be in
conflict with the spirit and intent of that
instrument, and the costs of such mis-
sion cannot be paid out of the Treasury
Of the United States. If he is accredited
to the Vatican in its political capacity
and under its claim of temporal sover-
eighty, Congress has made no provision
for such representation. A. 8. l.
December -. sse-s
Evening star., 1940-01-04
Stiffening Rumunio

The stern words addressed by
Rumanian Premier George Tatarescu
to the Rumanian Navy at Constanza
signify a stiffening of the Rumanian
attitude against the threat-real or
potential-of Russian invasion.
An intention to defend the prov
inces OF Bessarabia and Bucovina,
bordering Soviet Russia, has now
been stated unequivocally. Rumania,
Premier Tatarescu said, will defend
them Ito the last man"
Such sweeping declaration of
purpose cannot be considered, in the
light OF Bucharest's past reticence
on the point, as whistling in the
dark. That such clear warning to
Soviet Russia should be made at this
time is the product of several factors.
First of all, the dramatic resistance
the Firms are making in the Arctic
and sub-Arctic wastes has captivated
the imagination of all peoples, has
imbued small nations and little
peoples with courage. Swept away is
the legend that Soviet Russia with
her millions of troops is invincible.
Finland has demonstrated that a
brave army can not only hold of,
but actually beat back, a military
machine which has been weakened
internally.
Second is the greater security
Rumania feels as the result of the
trade agreement with Germany.
Bucharest may be justified in breath
ing easier as. far as its relations with
the Reich are concerned, for now
that the Nazis are assured an in
creased share of Rumania's oil
production, it is more likely, although
by no means certain, that Berlin
will refrain from any unsettling
movement in the direction of Ruma-
mia, at least until the moment when
the pressure of fighting on the
western front makes necessary a
fresh call upon Rumania's resources.
With this increased security, as far
as the Reich is concerned, Rumania
is entitled to feel also that Germany
is anxious to prevent any encroach-
ment by the Soviet upon her
"Lebensraum."
There are further reasons of
inestimable Importance: 1taly's evi-
dent interest in repulsing any Red
penetration of the Balkans, not only
because such a penetration would
bring Russia closer to Italy her
self, but because it would challenge
1taly's sway in Southeastern Europe;
the Anglo-French pledge to join in
the defense Of Rumania, perhaps by
sending an allied fleet to the Black
Sea; and Turkeys apparent willing
ness to resist the Soviet, in which
Rumania's defense is a vital point.
A Red attack upon Rumania may
never materialize; Russia may be
stirring up a hornets nest in Fin
land which will forestall any future
Red aggressions. But Premier Tata-
rescu's address is evidence of a lively
apprehension that Russia may strike
through Bessarabia and Bucovina,
and If Stain moves into the Balkans,
he will do so with full knowledge
that King Carols government in
tends to tight, come what may.
Evening star., 1940-01-04

desires are for the doughty Firms to
hold their stubborn lines.
January l. JOEL MOORE.
Editors Note: The Star prints Mr..
Moore's letter because 1t contains the
highly interesting recollection of one
who fought in the frozen north. The
Star has no reason, however, to doubt
the validity of the recent descriptions
of battlefield scenes in Finland in
sub-zero weather which have been
written by two capable correspondents
as eyewitness accounts.)