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Evening star., 1941-08-31
Bp Elena de Sayn.

In a series of single discs, issued
by Victor and Columbia, the Ma
tional Symphony Orchestra, DR..
Hans Kinder, conductor, holds its
own in company with four major
organizations-the Philadelphia. the
N. B. c., the Minneapolis and the
Indianapolis Orchestrss.
Two 10th century Dutch tunes.
"Oh, Times of Stress" and See How
Strong" arranged by DR.. Kinder,
show the National Symphony to a
good advantage The Washington
group displays a fine tone and as
much color as any of the others
which had a longer experience.
Harl McDonald's sturdy Legend
of the Arkansas Traveller" with
Alexander Hilsberg in a violin solo,
and Novacek's famous Motto Per-
petuo" for the violin, Transcribed by
Leopold Stokowski, who directs the
Philadelphians, make two effective
numbers. The latter piece is some
thing of a tour de force, so many
violinists playing the solo violin
part in unison. It's weird element
is enhanced by greater accent given
certain notes and made possible
through the participation of other
instruments. A "ponticello" effect
and the Sustained note by the
flute at the end add picancy.
Arturo Toscanini, specialist in
the field of opera, has something
to offer in the two "Preludes to
Acts l and 8" to LA Traviata." +"
Under his direction the somewhat
hackneyed melodies of Verdi take on
new element of drama and pre-
pare the auditor for the situations
in the opera which follow. The
N. B. c. Orchestra sings out some
of the soulful passages with a
greater vibrancy of tone than usual
ly allotted them.
Otto Casannas Negro Heaven" is
impetuous and martial in the hands
of Fabien Sevitzky, who leads the
Indianapolis group. while the two
entr'acte selections to Mozarts
"Thamos, King of Egypt" (K345,
Stringham Music Press Edition. &,
recorded by Columbia, are played
with a strict adherence to the COM
poser's genre by Dimitri Mitropoulos
and the Minneapolis Symphony.
-Four more Victor discs bring such
familiar names of Julio Martinez
Oyanguren, guitarist: Kristen Thor
borg, soprano: Tito Schipa, baritone,
and Hall johnson. The "Grande
Overture, Op. 61," by Mauro Giu-
liani, who succeeded in his intent
to suggest grandioser possibilities of
the Spanish guitar, is given an ex-
cellent reading by Mr.. Oyanguren.
Fashioned in classical style by
composer who was a cotemporary
of Beethoven, the overture requires
smoothness and agility on the part
of the executant, all of which the
artist fully possesses.
Hugo VOLTS 'Mignon," song
which in its better days seldom had
hearing, and was composed to
the we'll known text of Thomas
'Mignon's" aria 'Knowest Thou the
Land" is presented by Nine. Thor
borg to the piano accompaniment
of Leo Rosenek. The artist has a
beautiful voice and sings with dra-
matte intensity.
Tito Schipa comes forth with the
popular melody of LISTS 'Liebe-
straum No 8" which is set to words.
He is accompanied at the piano
by Alberto Sciaretti. On the re-
verse side is the singers own ave
Maria" with organ, which shows
the pleasing lyric quality Of his
voice. "St. Louis Blues" and "Go
Evening star., 1941-08-31

especially designed for this particu-
lar work, is a full-length statue Of
the Virgin holding the Holy Child
in her arms, the work of Donatello
1386-1466), who not only brought
new life into sculpture, but broad
ened its conception for all time.
There is something so simple and
sincere, so lovely and living, about
this Interpretation of the Young
Mother and her Babe that. at even
a glance, it sweeps the observer off
his feet with admiration and rever-
ence. The material of which it is
wrought is polychrome terra Gotta,
and it was undoubtedly meant to be
reverently regarded by the simple
hearted as we'll as the wise.
Power of Expression.
To the left, on pedestal, may be
seen in the same media a life-size
bust of the young st. John, likewise
by Donatello. which strongly mani
tests the sculptor's power of express
sion and the great change that,
through him, came into this art.
To the right, likewise on pedes-
tai, is portrait bust by an unknown
sculptor of the 18th century, of a
noble lady of that era, which, while
modelled with more restraint, is no
less significant.
In interesting contrast is, in this
same gallery, the portrait bust of
Guilliano de Medici by Verrocchio,
born in Florence in 1885, died in
Venice in 1888, trained as a gold
smith but, as a sculptor, strongly
in fluenced by Donatello. Here is a
work of pure realism, produced to
do honor to one of great wealth and
power prince of a great ruling
house, brutally murdered while par
ticipating in an act of worship. 1t
is not a beautiful or a spiritual face
that Verrocchio shows us, but in
expression and bearing there is both
courage and nobility. Once seen,
this work in sculpture, done in a
time as troublous as our own. but
when culture flowered with utmost
prodigality, will never be forgotten.
Also by Verrocchio, but in ut
terly different spirit. is the little
Putto, or cherub without wings,
poised on a globe, which here has a
niche all its own and is enchanting
ly gay and animated Not only is the
plump little body sensitively mod
eled, but the pose is graceful and
well sustained, every line being
rhythmical. 1t is interesting to re-
call that from the same hand came
the Colleoni at Venice, the worlds
greatest and most heroic equestrian
statue.
Here, too. is an exquisite Madonna
and Child by Andrea Rossellino, who
also was vitality Influenced by DON
atello, but thoroughly original in
expression. Much of the sculpture,
as well as the painting. of the 18th
century was done for churches, and
through it breathes what may well
be called a collective Christianity"
for which reason, it attained not
Evening star., 1941-08-31
Peabody Arranges
Scholarship Tests

Free scholarships providing three
years of music study are being of
fered by the Peabody Conservatory
of Music in Baltimore for the COM
ing year. These scholarships will
be available in major branches and
include such supplementary subjects
as are deemed necessary. Already
they have attracted attention from
students in various parts of the
country.
The awards are made primarily
upon the basis of talent rather than
previous training, as decided by
competitive examinations of all con-
testants before the departmental
faculties of the conservatory. These
examinations will be held on Thurs
day and Friday, September Is and
l9; on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday. September % through 25,
and on Saturday and Monday, Sep
tember 81 and 90, at Peabody.
All applications should be filed
on special forms obtained fl.~n the
conservatory and returned to the
conservatory by Monday, September
Is. Piano and violin scholarships are
open to candidates under 81 years of
age; organ, violoncello, viola, voice,
composition and school music schol-
arships to those under IS. Examina-
tions will be held on Friday and
Saturday, September 10 and 20, for
the yearly scholarships for the sea-
SON. 1912 in certain departments.
such as double bass, flute, oboe, clar-
met, bassoon, harp, horn, trumpet,
trombone and tympani.
Scholarship students are permit
ted to apply their scholarship years
to courses leading to teachers cer-
tificate. artist diploma or bachelor
of music degree. Some of the schol-
arships provide all subjects neces-
sary. The assignment of supple
mentary subjects varies according to
the individual needs of the student.
Normally, a student may complete
the prescribed courses for a teach
er's certificate within the three-year
period, but as the work at the Pea
body is based on achievement, a
shorter or longer time may be need
ed to do the required work. All
scholarship holders must be free,
If demanded by the conservatory, to
devote their entire time to the
courses outlined for them. The
number of scholarships granted will
depend upon the talent offered.
Evening star., 1941-08-31

The seasons final outdoor con-
cert of music of the Americas will
be presented in the Aztec Gardens
of the Pan-American Union Friday
evening at o'clock. The instru-
mental portion of the program will
be played by the United States Ma
rine Band. with Capt. William F.
Santelmann, leader. conducting. and
will include a variety of selections
from a number of countries belong
ing to the Pan-American Union.
The guest artist or this occasion,
will be Carlos Ramirez, young Co
lombian baritone, who has been
making quite a reputation for him.
self recently. having sung twice
with the Ford Symphony Orchestra
on the Ford Summer Hour and is
now engaged in making recordings
for the Victor Co. Senor Ramirez
has also appeared in opera at the
Colon Theater in Buenos Aires.
Evening star., 1941-08-31

The first half hour of the program
will be broadcast locally over the
blue network of the National Broad
casting Co. as we'll as over their
short-wave facilities to Latin Amer
lea.
This is the 104th concert in this
series of programs inaugurated over
II years ago. The Pan-American
Union is the international organ
ization of the 81 American repub-
lies, dedicated to the development
of better understanding, friendly in
tercourse, commerce and peace
among the nations of the Western
Hemisphere. One OF the principal
activities of the union is the pro-
motion of closer cultural and intel
lectual ties among the republics of
the American continent, and to this
end the union presents series Of
concerts each year in which music
of the Americas and Latin American
guest artists are featured.
Evening star., 1941-08-31
Season Opens
For National
On Nov. J
Mime. Traubel
To Be One of
Soloists

The National Symphony's 1941-2
Constitutional Hall season opens
Sunday afternoon, November 2.
The American born and trained
Helen Traubel. undoubtedly one of
the best Wagnerian sopranos who
will be heard in this country this
year, has been added to the list Of
soloists appearing with the National
Symphony Orchestra during its
coming winter season, J. P. HAYES,
manager of the orchestra, an
nounced last week.
Nine. Traubel will be heard with
the National Symphony Orchestra
under the direction of Hans Kinder
on Wednesday evening, February 4.
The soloist originally engaged for
this date was Kristen Flagstad. the
eminent Norwegian soprano. Nine.
Flagstad, however, returned to her
native, land last spring and a month
ago informed her MANAGEMENT
through her husband, Henry Johan-
sen-that she would not return to
America until the war is over.
Since the New York debut of
Nine. Traubel in the fall of 1899.
1t has been generally agreed that
she now ranks high among the best
sopranos of our day. She will make
her second appearance with the Or
chestra on the midweek series,
which, as announced previously,
Will be an all-subscription series
and for which no single tickets will
be sold. Season tickets for this
series, as we'll as for the two Sum
DAY series, will go on sale at the
symphony box Office in kits Music
Store, 1880 G street NV, on Tues.
day morning.
Evening star., 1941-08-31
orld Of Art and Music Of Interest to
Mrs. Dorsey
To Present 7
Joint Recitals
Lotte Lehman
And Melchior to
Sing January 20

Two joint recitals of more than
usual interest are announced by
Dorothy Hodgkin Dorsey for the
season of 1912, both at Constitu-
ton Hall.
The first of these joint recitals
will be given Sunday afternoon, No
vember 8, by Gladys Swarthout,
mezzo-soprano of the Metropolitan
Opera Association, and James Mel
ton, tenor star of radio and concert,
as the second attraction of Sunday
afternoon series that will include
solo recitals by Arthur Rubinstein,
pianist; Lily Pons, soprano; Yehudi
Menuhin, violinist, and Jan Kiepura,
Polish tenor, as well as the 18th
consecutive annual local concert of
the Don Cossack Russian Male
Chorus, Serge Jaroff conductor.
The second joint recital will be
that of Lotte Lehman, soprano, and
Lauritz Melchior, tenor, both stars
of the Metropolitan Opera, who will
make their joint recital debut in
Constitution Hall on the evening of
Tuesday, January 20, as the second
attraction of an evening series that
offers solo recitals by Fritz Kreisler,
violinist; Lawrence Tfbbett, bari
tone; Vladimir Horowitz, pianist;
Grace Moore, soprano, and Salvatore
Baccaloni, basso-buffo, all of the
Metropolitan Opera, except Mr..
Kreisler.
Mrs. Dorsey also will present a
third series, also of evening con-
certs. opening with a performance
of Donizetti's comic opera, Don
Pasquale," with Metropolitan Opera
cast in costume. scenery and orches-
ira, and which will include solo
recitals by Rachmaninoff, pianist;
Heifetz, violinist; John Charles
Thomas. baritone, Metropolitan
Opera, and Nelson Eddy, baritone
star of screen, radio and recital.
The vocal combination of Nine.
lehman and Mr.. Melchior has
been one of the outstanding attrac-
tions for several seasons of Mrs.
Lawrence Townsend's morning musi-
Gales at the Mayfower, the discon-
tinuance of which at the close Of
the past season released these two
artists for appearance before a
larger audience at Constitution Hall.
Evening star., 1941-08-31
Review of Recordings

Down to Moses" two Negro spir-
ituals arranged and directed by Hall
Johnson and sung by Hall John
sons Choir. complete the Victor
issues of this month.
Salvatore Boccaloni, basso of the
Metropolitan Opera. made two more
Columbia recordings which appear
on a 12-inch disc, La Vendetta"
aria OF Bartolo from Mozart's Mar
riage of Figaro" and "A Un Dottor'
Della Mia Sorte" from Rossini's
The Barber of Seville Both are
accompanied by an orchestra led
by Erich Leinsdorf and are per-
formed with the singers usual skill
Evening star., 1941-08-31
Orgiano Exhibited

Orgiano, new instrument which,
as the name suggests, is combina-
ton of organ and piano, was ex-
hibited at N. A. M. M. Conven-
ton in New York recently. 1t op-
crates on the principal of electrons
which synchronize with every note
of the piano keyboard.
The tone of the orgiano Is be-
lieved to be flexible enough to COM
bine all the characteristic sounds
of both instruments, including those
of sustained notes. The basic ma
nipulation is identical with that of
the piano. Built in any standard
size it has an amplifying system
according to needs. or can be made
to coordinate with any existent
radio.
Evening star., 1941-08-31

forid and the feeling humanistic
Especially merry, animated, half
man. half-god is the spirit of the
Bacchus group-a spirit not to be
found in any other work of the
period in this collection. Also, in
conformance with the first law of
sculpture in the round, these works
can be seen to advantage from every
viewpoint. One should walk around
them and note from each angle the
silhouette and its beauty against
whatever makes for background.
Pure Delight.
With the exception of the few, the
sculpture in the National Gallery is
segregated in separate galleries, de-
signed for the purpose and, in every
instance, adjacent to galleries ir
which are paintings of the italian
school, for the most part of the
18th century. The first impression
on entering these galleries is one
of pure delight; the effect is sc
good. the arrangement so completely
satisfying-indeed, herein the art oi
display is manifested in perfection
This has to do, first, with the color
and texture of TIE walls; second
with the decorative placement OF
the works and, third, with the pedes-
tails and frames provided. The types
of works included in the National
Gallery collection are panels in re-
lief, figures in the round, religious
subjects, madonnas, saints, secular
subjects, portraits from life and as
inspired by the artists ina aoination
Some are in marble. but the ma
jority are in terra Gotta, either ma
tural color or polychrome, the fin
ish dull and earthlike or glimmer-
ing under a heavy pottery glaze
Obviously, this variety in theme and
material lends interest, but it must
have greatly increased the difficulty
OF effective installation.
The sculptors of the Italian Rem
aissance drew inspiration from two
main sources, the sculpture of the
Golden Age in Greece and that of
Gothic buildings ornamented by
medieval stone cutters. Also, to an
extent, they were the heirs of the
goldsmiths, who, as craftsmen, were
never excelled. Compared to those
who painted, their number was small
in fact, so small that, in the
National Gallery, nearly all their
outstanding works in the chief GEN.
ters are now represented.
In the first gallery which the WIS.,
itor probably will enter-'Gallery 2
opposite the entrance, in a niche
Evening star., 1941-08-31

SklIIfuI Arrangement Gives
Masterpieces Appropriate
Relationship to Paintings
BY Leila MechHn.

In nearly great and small sculpture taken
place painting This nadequately
either together
in conjunction with which dmenona
Also lighting
produced for outdoor placement OF there exceptions
the Bgeo Florence the perfect its kind in
world and this country for some the Museum of Fine Arts
its choice representing the achievements
Evening star., 1941-08-31

Doris Little, soprano soloists at
Wesley Methodist Church, will sing
today, Repent Ye," by John Prindle
Scott, at the morning service of the
Sixth Presbyterian Church, Six
teenth and Kennedy streets NV,
Mary Lou Lyle is the guest orgarist.
Evening star., 1941-08-31
In Local
Music Circles

Lewis Brown, Philadelphia COM
poser, now resident of Chevy
Chase, D. c., will have added five
more to the list of his many pub
hshed compositions. The pieces are
entitled: The Cheerful Tinker"
Rustic Holiday" La Petite Hava-
naiSe,' accepted by Theodore Presser
Co. of Philadelphia, and "Bucca-
neers" and Little Prayer" accepted
by Harold Flammer, Inc. of New
York. Other compositions published
by Ditson's of Boston. Schirmer's
of New York and E. Schuberth &
Co. New York, are obtainable at
local music stores.
Evening star., 1941-08-31

Edward Matthews Dawson. 4th.
announces the opening of classes
in piano, harmony and composition
for the fall season, beginning Sep
tember l. DR.. Dawson is a graduate
of Peabody Conservatory, Baltimore.
Evening star., 1941-08-31

Francesca Kaspar Lawson, So
prano, was the soloist last Sunday
morning at the First Baptist Church.
Purcellville, Va Mrs. Lawson sang
Gounod's 20, Divine Redeemer."
Evening star., 1941-08-31

Constance Russell, Washington
pianist. has recently returned from
New York. where she took a course
of study in connection with her con-
cert programs for the coming winter.
Evening star., 1941-08-31

Cecilia Ibsen, pianist. and Violet
Baldogh, violinist, gave a musical
program last Sunday for the Young
Peoples Society of the Luther Place
Memorial Church.
Evening star., 1941-08-31

NIS' DuUIty =. JdCKSUn presented
Mary Ann Scott in a piano recital
at her residence-studio last week.
Miss Scott played numbers by Bach,
Chopin. Levitzki, MacDowell and
the Mendelssohn ID Minor Concer-
TO-" the latter accompanied by Ellen
Laubscher.
Miss Scott leaves soon for Oberlin
Conservatory, where she has won a
scholarship.
Evening star., 1941-08-31
Completely Natural.

momentary meaning, but universal
itv
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26

coffee industry was saved, and everybody made money. The coffee compact will be a year old in Oct ober, and it will be renewed.
 All this business of winning over the South Americans, of building up hemisphere solidarity and genuine friendship has taken a great deal of managing and diplomatic handling. At the beginning of the defense ef- fort: Jesse Jones and Wayne Chat field Taylor, his able lieutenant, figured that it might cost two and half billion dollars to fight the economic defense of South and Gen. tral America.
 That's a lot of money, but not so much when you compare 1t with the cost of battleships, or of the physical defense program, now well over the $50O00, ,OO0, ,000 mark, or 20 times what it's costing for the Sud Americanos' salvation.
 The old idea of loaning money to South America was to give them the cash. But it's not being done that way any more, compadres. No Senor.
 Only. $500, 100000 of the $2,5o0,- coo, ,00O earmarked for Latin America is available in fluid funds for cash loans. The rest of it is being dealt out only for specific projects that contribute something to the physical improvement of the country, or for projects that will contribute their part to hemisphere defense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
HOUSING PROJECT MAY BE DELAYED
City Officials, Government Agents Clash Again on
 Plumbing Ordinance

Federal representatives here were hopeful today that some arrange ment could be reached with the city to allow opening of defense housing units to defense workers on schedule this fall. David T. Nc Grath, manager of the two projects on Long Hill road and Hamilton avenue, has announced that the city has refused to allow connec- tions with city sewers to be made unless the city plumbing ordinances are obeyed.
 We can't open the houses until the sewers are connected" said MT. McGrath. eff the city re- fuses to do so, 1t will hold up oc- cupany indefinitely"
 MT. McGrath said he had re- ceived notice from City Engineer Charles A. Root that permission to connect with sewers would be re- fused unless changes in the plumb ing installations are made.
 Major John L. Lee, project en- gineer, said that the situation is covered by the agreement signed by the city with the government when the housing project was approved. Plumbing Inspector James R. Walk CT has claimed that the type of plumbing being installed in the 300 dwelling units is obsolete and will create dangers to public health.
 Inspector Walker has urged that the contracts of two New York plumbers working on the projects be revoked and the board of works has set down hearing on this request for next Thursday night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-08-26
LOYOLA GRADUATE TO ATTEND (. U. A.
Scholarships Awarded to Outstanding Students;
 to Study Law

Washington, D. C., August 26. = Special = A full scholarship in the School of Law of the Catholic Uni versity of America, and a tuition scholarship, have just been awarded to two distinguished graduates of Loyola University, Chicago, and Catholic University, the Rev. Dr. Robert J. White, dean of the Law School, announced today. Timothy V. Dillon, 1852 Merrill avenue, Chicago, received a full grant for the 1941-42 academic year, and Neil Croarkin, of Washington, D. C., was awarded the partial scholarship. Dil- lon graduated with a bachelor of science degree from Loyola this year, while Croarkin won Summa cum laude honors in finishing the Col- lege of Arts and Sciences courses at Catholic University in June. Dillon was president of the 4Cudahy De- batting Forum and the Alpha Delta Gamma, national Catholic social fraternity, as well as a member of Beta Pi, honorary journalism fra- ternity, and associate editor of Loy- ola News at the Chicago institu- ton. Croarkin received the Catholic University alumni award as the out standing member of the Senator's Club in his senior year, and was on the varsity debating team and member of the Harlequin Dramatic Society, as well as sports editor of the University's campus weekly and Yearbook.