Evening star., 1948-04-20
PIANO LESSONS.

PIANO LESSONS.
from Mrs. J. A. A., Woodbridge.
The age to enjoy self-made music
Is never outgrown. Mrs. 8. s., Col
lege Park, should begin piano les
sons with a good teacher at once.
There are few who reach the con-
cert stage, but this is only one OF
the many outlets for music. 1t goes
without saying that you cannot ex-
pect to become a heaven-storming
virtuoso at the age Of 40. There is
a lot OF unpretentious music that
richly rewards serious study and
you can build a repertory all your
own. the possession Of which will be
a source of abiding satisfaction and
delight. Even though one may not
possess great talent, 1t is not 50
much what you do with music rs
what music does to you.
The ability to read music just as
YOU read literature is one Of the
greatest thrills any one can expe-
rience. Music provides an outlet for
emotion and brings pleasure that
makes life more meaningful and
more endurable.
There is supreme happiness that
surrounds music. And through the
study of music 1t becomes possible
to understand the great music OF
the world when heard through the
radio, in church, etc. Music ap-
probation and theory is q most
fascinating study.
You need not have any shame at
all II you play the piano and make
a noise like q boiler factory (and
perhaps torture your neighbors)
there is a thrill in creating your
own music that has no equal In
anything else.
There is at least one very fine
University OF Music which teaches
through home study, but I do not
advise this for a beginner. Private
lessons with q good teacher is bet
ter. But If one has a good founda-
ton already, then further study
with this school is a very excellent
thing. Good luck to you Mrs. s. S.
and hope you'll come back to the
RICH and let us know how you are
getting along.
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LOOPER CLIPS.
From Mrs. A. v. B., SilDer Spring.
In answer to Mrs. H. w. r., Alex
andria, Iooper clips can be obtained
in department and 10-cent stores,
but are much less expensive II she
will send to the Paul Knitting Mills,
at Pulaski, Va. They are S pounds
for $1oo. They can be requested in
one or more shades Of q color or IN
an assorted color lot. Five pounds
won't seem like much when they
arrive, but it is plenty for several
good-size scatter rugs. I would like
to warn Mrs. H. w. r. that they are
very "linty" and should be looped
together out-of-doors.
THE EMPEROR WALTZ?
From Mrs. E. w. M, Washington. }
II some kind reader will send in
the words to The Emperor Waltz
which has been haunting me tol
days, I'll appreciate it no end.
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LENGTHENING SLIPS?
from NJ. H. M, Washington.)
Can some one suggest an inexpen.
sive way to lengthen slips that are
still in good condition but too short
to wear with the longer style
dresses?
PENN-DUTCH DECALS.
From Mrs. W. c.. H., Arlington.) }
For Mrs. w. r. c., Arlington, ir
regard to refinishing table. The R
w. Cummings Co., Inc, Lancaster 2
Pa, advertised in the November
ls47, issue of House and Garden
page 80, Penna. Dutch decals
Large sheet of IS decals, in vivie
Penna. Dutch colors, with complete
instructions for applying. Postpaid
-s1o0. They are supposed to be
authentic designs and can be ap.
piled to furniture.
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CITIZENS ASSOCIATIONS.
From Mrs. E. B. M, Washington,
Some time ago, in answer to a let.
ter complaining about inability tx