davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Evening star., 1940-10-06

Banner and Berlins God Bless
America"
The performance of all three num-
bers is superb. The national anthem
and the popular song which is such
a splendid companion piece to 1t
are especially striking. There Is
something noble, true and uplifting
in the sonorous. positive playing OF
the young people that gives these
numbers significance at this time
and a reaSsuring comfort as to the
patriotism of the youth of today.
The Dvorak symphony is also well
suited to their style. The whole
effect is warm and beautiful and
arresting with its revelation of the
character of the talent that produces
1t. Leopold Stokowski, conductor
and organizer of the group, has
analyzed this work to the nth de-
gree and has just the type Of players
he needs to give the great variety
and artistic color he seeks. If there
is criticism to be found, it is based
on the immaturity of the group as
whole, something that time Will
easily remedy. There is not quite
the smoothneSS and restraint which
older musicians would bring. Inc
younger group is eager to give all 1t Is
capable Of, and this sometimes tends
to exaggeration and certainly to an
excessive volume of sound.
Result of Seating.
This later fault is partly the re-
suit of the seating of the orchestra
which brings into the foreground
little too much of the heavier in
struments and into the background
the fine, expressive tones OF the
strings. The woodwinds and horns
are by far the finest section OF the
orchestra and in the symphony they
have every opportunity to make
their talent felt. The combination
of Mr.. Stokowski's minute mental
conception of this ever-appealing
work and the enthusiasm and ardent
feeling of his young players gives
almost too detailed and too stressed
an Interpretation to the many
melodic passages in the symphony.
However, that is minor matter, and
the full-blooded tone of the orches-
ira and the intelligent grasp OF
artistic values more than compen-
safe for 1t.
When we discovered that con-
densed version of the largo from
the symphony was included in the
new album recently released by Vic
tor called The Heart of the SYM
phony," we compared the two read
ings. The Victor Symphony Orches-
ira conducted by Charles OConnell
makes this recording. and we must
confess that the suave, detached
tonal quality used for their inter
probation pleased us greatly. 1t did
mot have the vitality of the new
group, but there was finish that
the youngsters have not yet at
tanned.
"The Heart OF the Symphony" Is
one of Victor's Black Label Clas-
sizes and contains the most melodic
moments from eight symphonic
works. Mr.. OCqnnell's choice has
Evening star., 1940-10-06
VictrOla PROGRAM

The seasons first program OF the
Evening With the Victrola series
will be presented in the music di-
vision Of the Public Library, Eighth
and K streets NV, tomorrow at
7:30 pm. Beethoven's Eighth SYM
phony" and "Coriolanus Overture"
Haydn's Concerto for Violoncello"
and Moussorgsky's Might on the
Bare Mountain" will be played Ad-
mission is free, but due to limited
seating capacity persons interested
are requested to notify the music
division of their intention to attend.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Records of Popular Music

for Hinett to do Chopin's Funeral
March Alec Wilder's Octet. hav-
ing switched from Brunswick to
Columbia, apparently hasn't benefit
ed by the change, to judge from
his Seldom the Sun" and Children
Met the Rain" Nice effects as
usual, but no tune On the righteous
side, the following abbreviated out
fits display drive and originality:
The Cats and the Fiddle in Hep
Cats Holiday" and the George Van
Fps Ensemble in "Squattin' at the
Grotto." J. w. STEPP.
Evening star., 1940-10-06

within recent years, Wnen Amerl-'
can singers were ready and eager
to try their talent in this special
lied field and circumstances made
1t eXpedient to encourage them to
do so. that opera began to assume
its rightful importance in the realm
of great music. Today, its devotees
are legion throughout the land.
AS no other musical form has
contrived to do, opera is record
of the Imagination of the different
peoples of the world. Its roots are
buried in the national soils of the
past, but so strong has been their
nature that changing times and
progressive viewpoints have but
nourished them and encouraged
their growth. The romance of opera
IS the greatest romance of the
world. being the tragic memoir of
countless people to catch and to
hold the Elusive beauty of things
dreamed of but not often expert
enced. Most other music springs
from one mans personal search for
beauty and the result is much the
same, colored only by modes of
thought of particular era.
Opera, on the contrary, is written
in terms of other peoples sorrow,
Joy or tragedy and its long life was
made possible by its appeal to the
human, emotional side, which has
remained the same, for the greater
thn hanir,,iton Nf
It fourishes in a world of make
believe, a land inexpressively dear
to every one who has put away
childish things" 1t pictures the
triumph of good over bad, and
points a moral. whatever the story.
1t deals with facts every one can
recognize and its charm lies in
this, that it presents human pro-
blems. human frailties and strength
and human emotion. When gifted
composer is able to write his music
so as to give additional force to the
libretto and provide it with still
greater appeal, he has written with
sympathy for his public and innate
understanding Of its emotional
demands.
Needs of Masses.
The development of opera has
fulfilled the need of the masses
which do not seek culture for
cultures sake alone Many centuries
ago the first attempts were made to
unite music and drama, when a
little group of Florentine musicians.
in striving to revive the purity of
Greek drama, decided to ally it to
music. Opera has come long way
in its growth from the simple de-
clamatory style of these early days,
usually limited to one voice and one
instrument or to a choral group.
to the complicated form and taxing
vocal demands of our present style.
The history of opera is also the
history of the growth of Importance
in national affairs of the ordinary
individuals At first they had no
part in any musical production of
this kind, its fostering being con-
fined to the mobiles who could afford
to have what they wanted and pay
for it. In these select surroundings.
all theatrical presentations were
lavishly staged in a manner befit-
ting the revenues of the audience.
The every y-day drama of these mobiles
dared not be incorporated into
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Piano Recital

Mrs. F. E. harrington, regent of
Chevy Chase Junior College, will
present Felian Garzia, pianist, in
recital this evening In the college
chapel. Friends are invited to
attend.
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Opera Owes Strength to
Its Emotional Appeal
Critic Sees It as Record of
Imagination Superior to
Other Music Forms
Bv Alice Eversman.

the growth of music appreciation in the United States took on
While
the
understanding and drama combined 1t only
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Symphony to Be Assisted
By Famous Musicians
Artists of Established Rank
Are Presented With Some of
Finest Newcomers of Year

For the assisting artists Of its 10th gala asonwch wednes
November 6he National
musicians Heading the list
position
Evening star., 1940-10-06
Review of Recordings

The ALL American Youth Orchestra has been time in
the world Now heard larger audiences than its initial
disk which,
The
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Late Corn Must Be
Planted Before
july 10

For a delicious treat from your
garden, one you can enjoy several
months from now, SOW some Coun-
try Gentleman corn. This variety,
like Stowells Evergreen, is late.
Neither succeeds we'll, however, If
planted later than July 10. 1t takes
warm weather, hot soil and cool
nights to make the best roasting
ears but both varieties must mature
before frost.
What kind of soil grows good
corn? This is question generally
asked. Any garden soil that sup
ports abundant flower growth is
certain to produce choicest green
corn or roasting ears. And the
corn demands almost similar culti-
vation and fertilization.
The budding vegetable gardener
is likely to become too enthusi-
astic over the possibilities of feed
ing the neighborhood with corn he
will grow in single season from a
small plot. The plants get tall, re-
quire good elbow room and, disap-
pointingly, develop but few good
ears of corn on a single plant.
Several feet should be allowed be-
tween rows and spacing the plants
at 18-inch intervals is mighty close
gardening. Three feet apart is bet
ter practice.
There are rewards, however, which
seem to compensate. Growing corn
makes good garden screen, is
an ideal place for raising growing
poultry, and the yield satisfied that
urge ito take on the vegetables"
among the garden crops.
Seed corn should be obtained from
reliable source. Home-saved seed,
especially If several varieties of
corn have been grown in the garden,
are likely to have been mixed
through insect pollination.
(Released by The Associated Newspapers.)
Evening star., 1940-07-06

blue ana yellOW), ana Ine Japanese
Laevigata, better known as Kaemp-
feri, which has wide range of color
from white through various shades
of blue to deep purple.
Pseudacorus and Versicolor are in
flower with Dorothea K Williamson
and stunning arrangements can be
made with these three. Some late
flowers of the various blue and white
Siberian irises with their straight,
stiff stems are also available to add
their charm and beauty. Also in
season is the very tail Ochroleuca,
with stems to feet long and large
white and yellow flowers. This
species is one of the largest and will
grow in almost any situation.
The Japanese irises bloom in late
June and early July. The very
large flowers produced by some
varieties make rather difficult sub
jects for house decoration unless
combined with other flowers, but as
single specimens they are most
attractive. Not only is wide range
of color and marking available but
there are also great variations in
Evening star., 1940-07-06

Decayed
Real Trouble Must
Be Left to Expert
For Best Results
BY EDITH HOUGH.

Though widespread decay, especial
ly in valuable trees, should be left to
the care of experts, small repairs
can be made successfully, if one is
guided by a few simple rules on the
structure of the trees and methods
of treatment. Trees situated where
their absence would not be marked
and short-lived trees which have
reached their maturity are not
worth expensive repair, and many
trees are not so deeply decayed to
require the support of braces and
filings of concrete.
The decayed places are excavated
with a gouge and mallet. All the
dead wood is removed, with some OF
the live, for the decay spreads deeper
than is apparent. The cavity is
than painted with green or black
paint or a tar mixture, in order to
keep out insects and fungas spores.
The hollow cavity gives the tree no
support and sometimes mars its
beauty, depending on its position,
but it proves satisfactory in prevent
ing the spread of decay.
Small cavities also may be covered
with sheet iron, sheet zinc or copper,
shaped to fit the opening. The inner
surface of the covering, as we'll as
the inside of the cavity, is painted
and the covering nailed on with gall
vanized nails set one inch apart.
Care should be taken to fix the
covering we'll below the cambium
ring, the layer of microscopic cells
between the bark and the wood,
from which new growth takes place.
so that the metal may not be torn
off by the pressure of this layer.
The metal surface is then painted.
The edges and the nails will become
hidden by callous growth.
Any cavity can be fumigated to
kill borers which may be in the
sound wood. Carbon bisulphide, one
teaspoonful to the cubic foot, is
placed in the cavity on cotton and
its fumes are confined for about "a
hours by cloth over the opening.
Dead twigs and limbs, all of which
should be removed, and any
branches, which have to be removed
due to an injury or to their being
an obstruction, should always be cut
close to the trunk. If the stub of
branch is left on the tree, it cannot
heal, as there are no leaves to manu-
facture food or draw it into the
branch from the trunk. Disease may
set in, spread and endanger the life
of the whole tree. The cut surfaces,
if only of a thumbs breath, should
be painted with corrosive sublimate
or green paint, acting as a disin-
fectant and preventing the growth
Of fungi. The edges of the wound
should be smooth, but they may be
cut with knife, If they heal ir-
regularly, to stimulate the cambium
ring to more rapid growth.
Evening star., 1940-07-06

form. size and number Of petals.
They are as easily grown from seed
as most species. Although they will
grow well under good garden condi-
tionS, they thrive best where they
have an abundance of water and
plant food during the growing season
to the Towering period.
Dichotoma, known also as the
August or Vesper iris, though quite
out of resemblance to all other irises,
is none the less desirable. All
through August the plants are each
afternoon great bouquets of bloom.
The blossoms are carried on tall
sprays, slenderly branching and re-
branching. The colors are highly
variable, usually cool translucent
lavender with mahogany markings,
but ranging from cream to violet
purple, with markings that may be
buff-lemon, orange. brown, copper
or tyrian. 1t makes up we'll with
the blackberry-lily (Belamcanda.)
and for an interesting garden effect
set some plants of the latter In
front of the taller Dichotoma iris.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Order Fall
CrOCuSes
Quickly
Plant in August or
Early September
For Late Bloom

1t hasn't been such a long time
since we associated crocus blooms
only with spring. But now species
have been developed that can be
depended upon for fall bloom. They
are very hardy, too. Plant some
this fall. Order them now, for
planting in August or early Sep
tember, and they will bloom during
late September and October.
And ordinary garden soil is suit
able for their culture. Prepare the
soil well, Incorporating a complete
balanced plant food at the rate of
3 pounds per 100 square feet of
surface area equivalent to one level
tablespoonful of plant food per
square foot of surface area. Or if
you desire to naturalize and plant in
individual holes in the lawn, mix
about Il teaspoonful complete bal
anced plant food thoroughly with
the soil in the bottom of each hole.
New corms form on top of the old
ones each year. so it is best to plant
the bulbs at depth of about 4
inches. 1t will be necessary to lift
and replant every few years, because
crosuses increase rapidly by offsets
as well as self-sown seeds. Plant
close together, not over 2 inches
apart for the best effect in groups.
The fall-blooming crocuses chosen
by experienced growers as among the
best are:
*Crocus speciosus Cassiope, violet
blue.
*Crocus ochroleucus, milk white.
with dainty pointed, tiny flowers.
Crocus zonatus, clear lavender.
Crocus Salzmanni, lavender with
violet tint.
Crocus speciosus Aitchisoni, large
violet-blue flowers.
CrocuS sativus iolet-lavender:
unique because Of its long red
pistils.
The two species marked with as
terisks may not be in commerce as
yet, as they do not seem to be cata-
Logged. The other autumn Towering
crocus are not very widely cataloged
as yet, but as their popularity in
creases, it is believed they will be
listed more generally.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Many Shrubs Found Be Useful Terraces Where Difficult
Choice of Variety Depends
Upon Exposure of Part
That Is to Be Covered
Leaf Size and Habit of Growth
Also Important Factors in
Making Final Selection
BY w. H. YOUNGMAN.

Cant we reod that terrace? 1t looks Just awful Sonny almost
refused the the terrace today"
the looks I those kids don't
their parents When the family
1t is time to give the terrace problem bit
When children and down the slope and
as piece OF cheese resodding be the
problem Terraces by their very nature are difficult situations which
plants Slopes
them plant pleasing
look at and where the time
natural difficulties incident growing
there dislike
pictured here and have neither the time patience
We shrub that will the slope
with that
the SOIL
and that the children will leave
specifications
there which will
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Put Vacationing Boy
To Work Stalking
The Tall Plants

Vegetable and flower gardens are
the best places to cure adolescent
laziness in boys. With the Fourth
of July holiday starts period in the
life of boy without school obliga-
tions when his fast growing makes
him tired. With his tiredness comes
an indifferent way of doing things,
a noticeable change from the same
boy while at school. Encourage him
to do gardening chores and he can
again become a dynamo.
The time to start new things is al
most past. The main garden objec-
tive now is maintenance in order
to keep the plants stepping along.
Invite the tired one to undertake
plant stalking. This as we'll as the
other maintenance jobs are better
done before they are needed. Stake
all weak or tall plants or any incap-
able of supporting themselves be-
fore strong summer winds and driv-
ing rains beat them to the ground
The chrysanthemums and tall
asters will grow tall and weak in
spite of repeated pinchings If the
boy can be taught to see the value
of well-rounded plants, he may use
his loafing hours in healthful plant
Improvement.
Since plant stems increase in di-
ameter as the season advances, he
can be shown that his ties must
allow room for this future develop
ment. Neatly painted stakes help
remove one objection to stalking.
Shabby eyesores can be converted
into garden attractions with paint
and where is there an adolescent
boy who does not enjoy the use of
paint brush? Find garden jobs
and you will improve the garden
and the boy and, forget the
heat he doesn't mind it.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Planting Several Varieties
OF Iris Will Insure Bloom
For Nearly Ten Months
Many Make Most Attractive
Cut Flowers for the House,;
Remove All Faded Petals
BY EDWIN C. POWELL.

The iris enthusiast has almost nuberes list Of varieties and
species choose FROM and the collection varieties
the garden bearded iris Washington
gardens Others specialize in the iris
hybrids native the Southern States With suitable selection
species varieties the Towering extend February
November
Some iris flowers last several days but usually only two
the first bud unfold continuous bloom
tanned for week other buds succession The faded
flower should be broken OF the off and the stalk
placed fresh water Iris flowers fragile somewhat difficult
handle this should before
attractive
williamson hybrid between the special Fuva and Brevcaus Its
period follows that the bearded es succeeds under
similar conditions prefers moster SOIL forms spreading
yellow
Evening star., 1940-07-06

dendrons or other acid-soi plants
A complete fertilizer or a mulch of
rotted leaves is to be preferred.
They are shallow rooted and culti-
vation may do more harm than good
Gladiolus- to produce large spikes
need frequent watering, feeding and
frequent cultivation. The size of
the spike, therefore, reflects the
care that you give them.
Severe pruning and heavy feeding
produce more and larger flowers on
crepe myrtle and buddleia. They
are plants that produce their flowers
on the new growth.
Evening star., 1940-07-06

. blooming. taking out the oldest
canes close to the ground in order to
keep them shapely and within
bounds. Do not prune the monthly
Towering climbers at this time.
If your lily-of the valley bed has
become very thick now is a good time
to re-work it if the leaves have be-
gun to turn yellow. Set the crowns
just below the surface of the soil
and about six inches apart, discard
ing all weak roots. Incorporate
quantities of compost or well-rotted
leaves in the bed before planting.
Remember that if your house is
built low you should have low-grow-
ing foundation paintings. Try the
Canada and spreading English yews
or trailing jumpers.
Watch the way your vines grow.
Many have a characteristic way of
growth which should be observed in
training. For instance, the bitter
sweet (Celastrus) twists to the right
while the hop vine turns to the left.
In tying flower stalks to support
cross the twine or raffia behind the
stalk and then make a loop around
the stake before tying. Be sure to
tie loosely to avoid danger of cutting
the stalk.
Drowned and falling foliage on
evergreens is usually due to lack of
moisture, often accompanied by
spider mite injury. Forceful spray
ing with the garden hose and thor
oughly soaking the soil to a depth
of foot or more ordinarily cures
these troubles. Dusting with sulphur
will also control the mite injury.
Creeping phloX, or moss pink. as
it is sometimes called (phlox subu-
lata), may be propagated now by
taking cuttings and roofing them in
sand. Strip the leaves from the
lower two-thirds of the cuttings,
which should be at least two inches
in length. Keep moist and shaded
until rooted.
Columbine, painted daisies and a
number of other spring-fowering
perennials may now be lifted and
divided to increase the stock. After
dividing replant, water and shade
until they are re-established. Colum-
bine often die due to crown rot, and
are best handled by frequent divi-
sion.
Use creosote treated lumber when
ever possible in building garden
structures. Even long-lasting cy-
press should be treated to prevent
termite injury. Some gardeners drill
small holes in the posts and fill with
creosote as means of insuring con-
tinued protection. A thorough
treatment before use, however, is
usually effective for many years.
We hope that you have provided
yourself with a delightful little hide
away" in your garden where during
the hot summer hours you may relax
and enjoy the garden in which you
have worked so hard all spring.
Cutting off the spent bloom will
keep you busy at this season, but it
will be worth the effort required, for
only by SO doing can you expect an
other crop of bloom on many of the
ANNALS. All plants benefit by hav-
ing their strength diverted to growth
instead of to seed formation.
The recent showers have tended to
give thirsty plants a new lease on
life, but hardly enough rain has
fallen to penetrate the ground. Re-
ports indicate many shrubs and
trees showing effects of lack of
moisture. Where water is avail
able they should be given thorough
soaking.
Do not use lime or bone meal
around dogwoods, azaleas, rhodo-
Evening star., 1940-07-06

available. The home gardener
should study his or her situation
and select those things which,
adapted to the site, are pleasing in
foliage and flower. Banks can be
and are often made as attractive
as shrub border. The choice of
material should reflect the garden
er's interest in beauty and his or her
creative ability. The building of an
attractive covering over an unsightly
bank is real challenge.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
LOST.

COAT. white. wool; Indian Spring Club.
Wednesday night: probably mistaken for
similar coat. North 1865.
CROSS. gold vicinity 18th. st. and Monroe
st. NV. engraved Mother" on back
Reward. co. 6426-J. 1904 Euclid st. NV
DOG, male. white and tan, Cleveland tag.
Return to manager. Burlington Hotel 14s
DRESS, blue and dubonnet print, SILK: lost
on F ST.. between 18th and 14th NV;
reward. Ma. 2639 or RA. 1875,
LOST-Brown leather jacket. John O.
Clark, S24 Conn. ave. Reward
PAPER ENVELOPE, containing money, lost
in the downtown shopping district. Reward.
North 5319.
PIN. gold crescent, set with enamel, yio-
let: sentimental value. 3434 Both st. NV.
EN-. 8134.
RING. platinum. oblong diamond setting.
smaller ones at each end. Engraved "A. r.
7. to M. M. M" Liberal reward. Adams
1880.
SUITCASE. small, containing baby's clothes.
en- route to Dares Beach via Landover I'd.
Warf1eld 1764.
Evening star., 1940-07-06
Drying Flowers

Drying flowers is simple. Tie them
in a bunch and hang in a dry, dark
place until thoroughly cured. Usual
ly it is best to cut them when bios
SONS are half opened.