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designs represent, allegorically
Peace and War. both reclining fig

designs represent, auegorlcally
Peace and War. both reclining fig
ures semi-classical in feeling. They
are conceived on an heroic scale
to fill the great blocks of stone. 20
feet long by feet wide by 3 feet
high" Standing beside each figure
are smaller figures representing the
Army and Aviation.
Mr.. Thorp was born in Massachu-
setts in 1900, and studied in the
Beaux Arts Institute, Nw York, and
in the Yale School of Fine Arts He
has worked with Lee Laurie, Leo
Friedlander and Benjamin Haw-
kirs. He has to his credit. in addi-
ton to less important work, the
monumental reredos in the Church
of the Heavenly Rest. New York.
1t is interesting to see q commits
sion such as this 60 to work which
is essentially allegorical and clas-
sical in feeling, especially as it is
to ornament a building which, in
simplicity Of design, employs the
modern idiom,
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Water Coiors by Mrs. Stone

The Corcoran Gallery of Art an
nounces a special exhibition of wa
ter colors by Agnes Stone, opening
Tuesday and continuing to Novem-
ber. 16 These paintings, so mod
estly announced, are by the wife
Of Chief Justice Harlan Fiske Stone,
and will be found we'll up to pro-
fessional standard. They were done
during summer sojourns in New
England and elsewhere, and reflect
not only the picturesque in our
native landscape, but discriminating
taste and competent brushwork in
transcription. Done solely for the
pleasure of the doing, they take
their place among the best Of the
current output.
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&C Major" and WILL 1ncluOe III nlS
first group the Beethoven "Appas-
sionata Sonata" His second group
offers two Debussy selections: The
prelude in A Minor" and "Ondine,"
as we'll as Stravinsky's "Petrouchka,"
dedicated to and written for Mr..
Rubinstein. This last selection is
in three parts: Russian Dance, In
Petrouchkas Room and Russian
Fair. 1t will be played without
pause.
After the intermission Rubinstein
will offer a Chopin group: The
"Scherzo, in C Sharp Minor"
'Berceuse," two etudes and the
"Polonaise in A Flat" This will
conclude the program.
Mr.. Rubinstein, who is one Of
three outstanding pianists to be
presented this season under Mrs.
Dorsey's auspices - Rachmaninof
comes next month and HoroWitz in
February-gives also the first of six
| Sunday afternoon events announced
for Constitution Hall appearances
this season as we'll as II evening
concert anu IeClJdl eNelIIS an
nounced by Mrs. Dorsey.
Born in LODI Poland. Mr.. Rubin
stein was sponsored artistically by
Joseph Joachim, the great Hun
garian violinist and friend OF
Brahms. His first American ap-
| pearance was at the age of is.
Since the fall of Poland, Rubinstein
has followed the example of his
great compatriot, PadereWski. in
working steadily to restore. when
the time comes, the independence
of his homeland.
The first of Mrs. Dorsey's evening
musical events this season will be
the Constitution Hall presentation
Of Donizettis famous comic opera,
Don Pasquale" at $50 Tuesday
evening, November II, with Stella
Andreva, soprano, and Bruno Landi.
tenor, both of the Metropolitan
Opera; Oscar Lassner, Viennese
bass-baritone; Francesca Valentino,
Metropolitan Opera baritone. and
other singers with scenery and or
chestra. Don Pasouale" was one Of
the outstanding successes Of last
years opera season.
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Record Reviepvs
By AHce EverSman.

TschaikOwSky's Concerto No. 1,
B Flat Minor" Vladimir Horowitz,
N, B. c. Symphony Orchestra, Ar
turo Toscanini, conducting (Victor).
Here is a performance heard but
seldom in lifetime and one which
will not be forgotten. Horowitz is
at his best, both in SenSitiveneSs of
feeling and in brilGancy of tech
nique, and Toscanini either leads
or follows his superb Interpretation,
so closely woven is the supreme in
tention of the two artists. 1t is true
that in the beginning of the first
movement, Horowitz plays hastily,
but soon gains control of his too
exuberant spirit and from that point
poetry, besides being dazzling from
the sheer freedom, ease and fire of
his technical mastery. 1t is a re-
vealing performance of this grateful
work on the part of all concerned.
Tschaikowsky's Symphony No.
s." London Philharmonic Orchestra,
Sir Thomas Beecham, conducting
columbia. The British director
who will appear here later this sea-
son has struck new note in his
Interpretation of this famous work.
The measured tempo of the opening
bars creates a deSolate atmosphere
that is eminently impressive. While
the dramatic climaxes are we'll
worked out, this pessimistic color
persists to the detriment of the pas.
sionate quality customarily empha.
sized. The effect on the whole, in
comparison to other readings, Is
rather staid. Even the lovely second
movement suffers in this respect.
Entirely another conception, but
lacking vitality from our point of
view.
Donizetti's "The Daughter of the
Regiment" Lily Pons, Metropolitan
Opera Orchestra, Pietro Cimara,
conductor (Columbia). The leading
coloratura of this era for whom this
opera was revived last year at the
of purely lyric character and two
calling for all the vocal pyrotech-
mics at her command. Not every
coloratura can sing these numbers
and an occasional trace of strain
can be heard in Miss Pons' per-
formance. With this exception. she
does fine piece Of singing of the
difficult arias which make demands
on the highest reaches of her voice.
An important addition, however, to
the recorded operate repertoire.
and sure to delight the charming
sopranos admirers.
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winning artists apparently kept IN
mind, for they made their designs
humorous and, at the same time,
regionally characteristic. One Of the
scenes selected is of a barn dance,
another is of a Western barber shop,
q third shows cowboys bronco-bust-
ing, the fourth is in similar vein.
Just why scenes of this sort should
be thought potentially good sauce
for food is a little difficult to un-
derstand, except that there is a
common vogue for comics. But how
utterly tiresome a joke too oft re-
peated may become! Judging from
photographs, all this series of paint
ings will be found diverting upon
first sight, but what of repetition?
1t takes something universally sig
nificant to bear this test.
The jury which made this selec-
ton was composed of Louis Bouche
and William c. Palmer of New York
and Carlos Lopez Of Royal Oak,
Mich, all artists. In private life,
Miss Goodrich Is Mrs. Jerome Sny-
der. Both she and her husband are
In their 20s, have been well trained,
artistically, In New York schools,
and have exhibited extensively, but
the award of this competition is
their first national recognition. In
the vein in which their decorations
have been cast, their mode of ex-
preston is excellent.
Carl Miles, Edgar Miller and Will
liam Zorach composed the jury of
selection for the War Department
sculptures. This competition, in its
first stage, brought forth, it will
be remembered, about 400 models
from sculptors from all parts Of the
| United States. From these were
selected three sketches in plaster by
three young sculptors as most prom
tsing, and q second competition
was set up. It is this which has
Just been concluded. Mr.. Thorp'a
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Of Music Clubs, and Lucy Monroe, {
whose first community sing was
held at the Water Gate last sum-
mer. The special activity of these
two patriotic women will be the
collection and distribution of phono-
graphs and records for the camps.
In a-survey Of the camps 1t was
found that, although still favoring
popular music, the soldiers had q
distinct liking for the classical.
While they thoroughly enjoy swing
and "boogie -woogie," they were twice
as enthusiastic over grand opera and
some Of the so-called "high-broW"
music.
Initiated by Radio.
The youth of this country has
been in close contact with such
music through the radio, when no
other opportunities were offered, and
now knows what it likes and why.
The contrast between the soldiers In
training at this period and those OF
the former war, in this respect, Is
marked and those interested IN pro-
yiding healthy entertainment for the
men have recognized the need to IN
clude good music.
To assist in this effort, the post OF
music officer has been created with
in the Morale Branch OF the Army.
The officer selected is Capt. Howard
C. Bronson, who was associated with
Sousa for many years. Already, un-
der his supervision, Ct bands have
been organized for the Army Air
Corps and 20 more are in process OF
formation for other branches OF the
service. The total number Of bands
in service on October l was 36l. In
addition men who play different IN
struments will be encouraged to con-
tinue and the vast amount OF vocal
talent will be utilized for mass sing
ing.
Mrs. Ober, who has been named
defense chairman of the national
federation. has worked long and
hard for music as defense meas
ure as president Of the federation.
Miss Monroe had already appeared
before the board of directors meet
ing in September with a patrlotic
song demonstration so that the TWO
women will be in full accord in their
new work.
Will Fight SubversiOn.
Among a number of resolutions
passed at the biennial convention
of the federation was one urging
the cooperation of the various
clubs in combating and uncovering
subversive activities. This policy
goes hand in hand with further res
olutions to intensity the cultivation
of cordial relations between the
Americas and to create a special
division to work with the Govern
ment defense program. The FED
Grafton further pledges itself TO
support through press, platform
and legislative channels, the preser-
yation of American ideals of de-
mocracy and the building OF an I'M
pregnable hemisphere defense.
Never before has music been mob
ilized for national defense. 1t Is a
stirring thought that it has gained
the recognition of public spirited
men and that its value in other
respects than purely cultural mas
been proclaimed. Soldiers as well
as civilians will make better patriots
the more music they bring into their
| lives
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Miss Steber,
Renardy Here
In Recital
Brilliant Soprano,
Violinist Appear
Thursday Night

The second concert of the Cap
pei Concert Guild at $50 pm,
Thursday in Constitution Hall will
present two of Americas most bril-
liant young artists in joint recital.
The new Metropolitan Opera find, "
Eleanor Steber, soprano, will share
the program with Ossy Renardy,
violinist, who already has appeared
here with conspicuous success.
Miss Steber, a strikingly beautiful
young woman whose rise to fame
follows the traditional pattern of
the American success story tshe
worked her way through the New
England Conservatory of Music
will be making her first appearance
in Washington. Included in her
repertoire are compositions by two
American composers, "Rapunzel,'
by Sacco, and AT the Well" by
Hageman. Altogether, Miss Steber
will sing three groups of numbers
The last group is of particular in
terest in that three of its four num-
bers are by contemporary COM
posers. The other is by the Irish
composer, Stanford.
Mr.. Renardy will open the joint
recital with Sonata in A Minor
Opus 137, No. q" by Schubert. Thi
probably is the most rarely heare
of all Schubert compositions. 1t
exacting passages bar it from th'
repertoire of most violinists. An
other number on the Renardy list
is Concerto in Sharp Minor, Opu.
23," by Ernst Playing the concerto
requires mastery of the violin al.
most as great as that demanded
by the Paganini "Caprices." Mr.
Renardy is one of the few violinist.
to master that particular Paganin
composition.
Intimate stage arrangements ane
the general feeling of informally
will again be in evidence on Thurs
! day night.
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which are admirable in design and
workmanship, one in particular
very simple, the other quite elabo-
rate in repousse. OF silver cups,
urns and other articles of utility
there are a considerable number,
as well as spoons, knives. etc.
Not the least interesting portion
Of the exhibition is the jewelry,
some of which is in river" gold and
very elaborate. There are two Gov
ernment exhibits of great value in
this section, as we'll as a number of
important individual loans. A men,
orable set-necklace, brooch and
earrings-is of gold with pearls, very
handsome; another represents the
work of contemporary craftsman.
and is of silver set with colored
stones, agates and the like. Some of
the modern jewelry harks back to
the primitive, the craftsmen adapt
ing ancient native motifs to cur
rent needs; but, as is almost in
variably the case in such instances,
there is a noticeable feeling of self
consciousness which was not in the
works of the past.
Much can be learned of the cul-
ture and character Of a people
through study of their crafts. 1t is
they which tell of cultivation OF
taste and the value placed on beauty
in relation to utility. A few years
ago, when Harvard University cele-
brated the tercentenary of its
founding, it was by an exhibition of
the household arts-furniture, glass
and china ware, silver, etc.-of the
time of its founders, that the event
was marked. None can see the ex-
hibition of the silver of Latin Amer
lea without likewise drawing nearer
to the people who produced it and
those for whom it was made. The
fact that it comes, not from one,
but a majority of the Latin Amer
ican countries, gives it exceptional
significance.
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Paintings by Robert AIDES
Are Exhibited at WHITE

Museum of Photography, in Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. Goldensky is no longer active,
and from the appearance of the
approximately so prints and the cos
tunes of the woman subjects one
would judge the show to comprise
the quarter century beginning about
1908. He used to take leading
part in the activities Of the Pic
torial Photographers OF America
and was at one time a member Of
the Council of Forty, which fur
thered the interests of pictorial
photography not only in this coun-
try but in Canada and England.
President Roosevelt is the subject
of the latest work shown. two plati-
mum prints dated 1888, full-face
and profile, revealing him amaz-
ingly youthful and carefree in ap-
pearance at the beginning of his
administration. The only other IA
nous face in the collection cat
least. recognizably famous) is that
Of Leopold Stokowski, also in two
views. Nearly half Of the prints
are nude figures in poses emphasiz-
ing design.
There is a pronounced difference
in Photographic objectives between
the work of today and that of yes
terday, as represented in this show
Photographers used to strive fol
soft. misty effects, with details
blotted out, as though the subjects
were seen through a veil or in a
very dim light, sometimes with
illumination making soft halo Of
their hair. Subjects were attrac-
tive or appealing per Sc and were
idealized by pose and lighting
whereas today they are selected fol
many reasons besides beauty or sen.
timent and are photographed ir
sharp, clean-cut detail, with EN-.
phasis on reality. The difference
In fact. Is seen In every phase o.
| 4,,r nv{efarnA
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In Local Music Circles

soloist of st. PatrickS Episcopal
Chapel in Foxhall. Mrs Myers also
announces the opening of her studio
at 30l0 Porter street NV. and is
offering a complete scholarship to
a talented student.
Thelma Callahan presented Vir-
ginia Bradford in a group of piano
solos for the Dolly Madison Chapter
of the D. A. R. on Tuesday evening,
october IA.
W. o. Tufts, jr., organist of Foun-
dry Methodist Church, will be guest
recitalist in this weeks series of
community musicales, playing the
Saturday program at the Washing
ton Chapel. Sixteenth street and
Columbia road.
The German Literary Society
opened its forty-second season on
Saturday, October 18, at the home
Of the founder president, Anita
Schade. Helen Spasoff- jerks, pian-
ist. and Maria Thomas, soprano,
were the soloists, with Ida Siboni
Hanson acting as accompanist.
Mildred Shackelford opened her
fall teaching season by presenting
in piano recital Sunday afternoon
the following pupils: Wesly Byrd
Lucas, Laura and Paul Sturges,
10 An Berry. Margaret Gerken,
Helene Sherman, Doris, Eleanor and
Virginia Shomo; Philip Trenis,
Nancy Lee Dismuke, Billy Brad
ford, Geraldine and Maxine Cum
ningham, Janice Sembower, John
Raymond, Audrey and Adele Wright,
Marilyn Mead. Patsy Cummins, Mil
dred Moore and Mildred Hannah.
The Schubert Vocal Study Club,
Christine Church, director, will hold
its October meeting Wednesday
night at the home of the director.
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The program for the Sunday music
hour at the Young Women's Chris
tian Association. Seventeenth and K
streets NV, this afternoon at S
o'clock, will be presented by Edith
Martin. soprano. and Anna Margaret
Porter and Carrie v. Byram, pian-
lists.
This afternoon from 4:30 to $50
in the Romaine-Van Schaick room
of the Universalist National Memo
rial Church, Sixteenth and S streets
NV, Jessie Masters, musical direc-
tor, will present the first musical
at-home of the season. Nation
Boyce, pianist, will be the guest ar
tist, and Hannabelle Fleming. So
prano, and Howard Ludwig, tenor.
will appear as soloists. H. Jerome
Graham will be the accompanist.
Rae Alice Elmer, pianist, will pre-
sent a program of Chopin and Liszt
to the members of the Women's City
Club and their guests this afternoon
at 5 o'clock.
The Washington Music Teachers
Association, Inc, will hold its first
program meeting of the season to-
morrow evening at the Lee Sheraton
Hotel, Fifteenth and L streets NV.
This will be a dinner served at 7
o'clock, followed by an open forum
on musical subjects. Reservations
should be made with Anne Yago Nc
Guffey, District 4079. Members un-
able to attend the dinner are urged
to attend the forum. Guest tickets
are available.
The Rubinstein Club, wOmen's
choral club, under the direction of
Claude Robson, has begun its 34th
season. The next rehearsal will be
held at Mount Pleasant Congrega-
tional Church, Tuesday evening at
7:45 O'Clock. Additions may be
arranged by communicating with
Claude Robson at the church.
The Washington Alumnae Group
Of Sigma Alpha Iota will hold their
October meeting at the home of
Carolina Randell In Alexandria, Va,
tomorrow at 8 pm. The program
commemorating the Dvorak Centen-
nial has been arranged by Mary Lou
Muilenburg, assisted by Dorothy
Mitchell. Frances Powell, Alice
Krasnow, Laura Snyder and Hazel
Piers will be on the program.
Helene Gish-Myers, dramatic So
prano, has recently been appointed
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Civic Orchestra

At 8:15 O'Clock Tuesday evening
in Central High School Auditorium
Thirteenth and Clifton streets NV.
the Washington Civic Orchestra
under direction Of Jean Manganaro
will present the opening concert OF
its eighth season. A program OF
light concert numbers will be played
Men in uniform are especially in
vited to attend. and will be admitted
without charge.
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Arts Club Exhibitions

Three "one-man" exhibitions open
In the Arts Club today. They are
Autographs, drawings and pastels
by Thomas S. Handforth, best
known as traveller and etcher; fig
urines by Jeanne Muller Hogan,
and photographs by Elizabeth An
rod, all of which will be found Of
exceptional interest. These and
other exhibitions held in the Arts
Club are open to the public.
Halloween will be celebrated at
the Arts Club by a Carnival of
Imagination" at which prizes will be
given for the most original costumes.
The Sketch Club has resumed its
Monday evening meetings In the lit
tie room below the gallery, which
has been redeoorated during the
summer.
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Rubinstein Opens Season
Concerts Today
Polish Pianist to Give Varied
Program at Constitution Hall

Polish pianist who appeared mere
scheduled
appear organization Washington later this season. Will
and recital season
Constitution Hall o'clock this afternoon
Mr. Rubinstein will open in
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Museum Shows Photos

A retrospective exhibition Of q
veteran photographer, Elias Col
densky Of Philadelphia, is In the
Photographic section. Arts and In
dustries Building of the National
Museum. 1t is part Of the perma-
nent collection of the American
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Corcoron Gallery Of Art

At . recent meeting Of the trus-
tees Of the Corcoran Gallery OF
Art 1t was agreed to grant free ad-
mission to all serving in the Army,
Navy, Marine and Air Corps during
the present emergency and wearing
such uniform. Somewhat similar
but broader action has been taken
by the Metropolitan Museum of Art
the Brooklyn Museum and the Mu-
scum of Modern Art, New York, all
OF which have abolished pay days
entirely for all visitors under the
conviction that, at such q time as
this, it is Of the utmost Importance
to keep up and, II possible. extend
interest IA ttin8s cultural.
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Supervision Of Army Music
Proves Arts Social Value
Welfare Group Finds Soldiers
Appreciative of Classics
Bv Alice Eversman

An sign Of the growing belief in the power OF music to
living with which music for
subcommittee Of the Joint Army
Committee Welfare Recreation named recently
fostering American principles included They
Vincent Obe former president Of the National Fedeaon
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Art for Public BUILDINGS

The Section of Fine Arts, Public
Buildings Administration, Federal
Works Agency, has announced the
award of important commissions for
paintings and sculpture to be placed
in or on new public buildings In
Washington.
They are for series of paintings
to decorate the walls of the cafe
terra of the Social Security Building
and for sculpture to flank the
Twenty first street entrance of the
new War Department Building
the former to Gertrude Goodrich
and Jerome Snyder of New York,
working in collaboration, and the
latter to Earl N. Thorpe Of DAN
bury, Conn. Both are of consider
able Importance.
When the competition for the
paintings was announced, it was
suggested by those representing the
Government that the designs should
emuse and divert the employees US
ing the cafeteria. This thought the
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Dumborton Oaks Gardens

Residents as we'll as visitors to
Washington will learn with pleasure
that, for an indefinite period, the
gardens OF Dumbarton OAKS, on
Georgetown Heights, will be open to
the public on Saturday afternoons
and Wednesday mornings. The en-
trance on r street will be opened
at 2:15 on Saturdays and at 10:15
on Fridays, and visitors presenting
themselves at this time will be taken
on a conducted tour lasting about
one hour. After the tour begins,
the gates will be closed. Special
arrangements are being MADE for
groups of visiting children separate
ly. The gardens of Dumbarton Oaks
have been beautifully Handicapped
and are in themselves works OF art
perfect examples of the way in which
man, aiding Nature to fulfill its in
tention, may attain supremely beau
tiful results. As announced last
week, the research library and
collection at Dumbarton Oaks are
now open daily to the public.
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The Schubert Vocal Study Club,
Christine Church, director, will hold
its october meeting Wednesday
night at the home of the director.