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Evening star., 1949-08-23

FOR ANY wAREHoUsING SERVICES
including negotiable receipts, dis
play or office space. Call AT 1000,
BENNING TERMINAL CORP.
ITO Serve You Better Is Our Chief
Concern.
Evening star., 1949-08-23
SILVER SPRING

SILVER SPRING
Three -bedrm. brk home in the heart
of Silver Spring for only S13.750.
First f. has lge. liv. rm., entertain
ing size din. rm., and fully equipped
Kit. ,lge. enough for brkfst. table.
screened. Second a. has 3 twin-size
bedrms. and o ceramic tile bath.
Bsmt. has finished rec. rm. and out
side entrance; auto. oil heat. Ap-
proved for veterans and excel.
financing for civilians. Call Mr..
Russell, MA. Q141; ewes, GE. 1887.
FREDERICK w. BERENS
Evening star., 1949-08-23
BUNGALOW

BUNGALOW
BETHESDA
1924 s. Chelsea lane. Attractive brick
on beautiful ST.; d lge. rms, baths.
h.-w. gas heat. finished rm. in attic;
conven. loc. to Naval Hosp, school,
stores; open all times. Out Wiscon-
sin ave, right at S. Chelsea, l block
to home.
S. A. YOUNG co.
MA 33S3 or OR 03O5. o3s
Evening star., 1949-08-23

WAREHOUSE sPAcE-RENT
STORAGE AND OFFICESPACE avail
able with distrib. serv and rr. sid
ing, Call NEIISAM, TA. 5529 .
Evening star., 1949-08-23

BUNGALOW-VACANT
shingie; oil h.-w.: Ia new-house
Condition. FRED Ef1RLICH. 9O6
18th st. NV. ST. O461-0436; eves.,
oE. $3.50. - IS
Evening star., 1949-08-23
GROCERY STORE
EW1S BROWN, MA. $40; ev
M. 9551. -:
STORES WANTED
n -

NV. sECTIoN-Approx. I5x5O It
for display and stockroom. Call
MR.. KATZIN, ST. 5944; ewes. and
Sunday. 81 4772 -o3
Evening star., 1949-08-23
coM'L. PROPERTY FOR RENT

I1O6 10th ST. N.W.-For lst or 2nd
commercial purposes, 6-rm. and
bath brick. -THOS. P. BROWN, 6l5
4th st. S.w., MA. 1919. -e.5
Evening star., 1949-08-23
Custom Built Rambler
LivabilitY Unlimited

LlVdOlllLy UnllmlLeQ
Washington Golf and Country Club
section; all brick. slate roof, 212
stories with basement and garage;
center entrance with small break
fast nook, 3 bedrooms, 9 baths. side
screened porch; lot nicely land
scaped. Buy before school time.
Cali REAL ESTATE SERVICE, INC,
Lee hwy. at Glebe I'd. OW. 5000.
Evening star., 1949-08-23

BUNGALOW, $1,000 Dn.
s nice rooms and bath, full basement.
fioored attic. garase, oil heat. Fair
fax County Just on Lee blvd; as
sumo GI loan already on property,
with payments of $675O per mo-.
including taxes and insurance: total
price, S1O.500. Exclusive with
HICKS REALTY co.
Realtors, ov. 1867, AL. 1900; ewes,
TIE OQ33 -o4
Evening star., 1949-08-23

Our Lady of Sorrows
Is directly across the street; enjoy
sleeping much later Sunday morn
ing and still arrive in time for mass.
Shingled 2-story frame on l-o-n-g
lot; hardwood frs, firepl., det. gar;
blk. to transp., shopping.
ROBERT E. LOHR, Realtor
GE. OsS1, 311 Cedar St, GE. 0257.
Evening star., 1949-08-23
olev Bros. signs.
COOLEY BROS.
Builders of Better Homes.
nj 11SI Tnua ~, ant p1Ip
BETHESDA BUNGALOW

GI; 81 500 down, S95 mo; all brick,
5 rms, hrepl., fr porch, disposal
and dishwa sher. full bsmt.. toilet;
a.-c. gas heat, expand. end f.. roof
inSul
Realtor- Builder, RA. 4422
Evening star., 1949-08-23
OFFICES FOR RENT

stANs bUlLDING, l420 New YORK
ave. n;;w.-Available Immediately.
auirements PENN PROPERTIES.
l:5s < ( 81 sT. NV wv NE lse seot ofices. ap.
prox; 900 SO. it.. beautifully deco
rased: rasei presently occupied as law
any time. Carpetine air-cond.
equipment, bookshelves. Cabinets.
Can be purchased if desired. For
nIs inl1; , sail ST 1910. -:s
skio St. NV SArdoNAt desi4able bLDG' sii. IL I4os
rooms; containing $50 50. it.; i'm.
schroth. % sRANNoS RGSS1se'Sn & LUcHs Sc! ". W..
realtors 1905 H st. NV. MA. 2345.
NEWLY REMoDELED SUITES avsil.
in large bldg. on Conn. ave. NV;
switchboard service. transportation
at t.. door; reas, rent. Apply LEO NJ.
RRERNsTE1N r Fl n, 4 &C.; &C.; Realtors 1915
1ith AND STS. N.W.--3-rm. suite.
approx. $50 so. TT; air-cond heat,
eluded in rent. Apply LEO M, BERN.
STEIN = M& 4 &C.; GSao Realtors 14l6 K St.
SIS PER NO. uP-Downtoxn ono.
rooms, immed poss,; rent includes
heat. Apply LEO M. BERNSTEIN q
CO.; Realtors, 1415 K st. NV. NE.
ldth AND L SITS. N.w.-.-rm. n suite.
2nd floor, S75 per mo-; immed. poss.
Apply LEO M. BERNSTEIN a. CO.
Realtors 14l5 x st. NV. ME. $500.
ENTIRE End FLOOR of 4 large rooms,
suitable for once or any kind Oh
shop; Sl00 mo-; located on G st. bet.
18th lisn and 18th NV. For informa-
rSenUpMG s1Sn fa GE uss s6lD Of reception ss room
Bdr. anf SeeTstaTlai fF. nda5 service southern
CoLUMBfAN BLDG, 41s 5th st.,
NV, Several desirable ONCE rooms,
avsila6ls, ava single or In suites excel
month: Cali Miss Mi Asi schroth. 81 sAANr Gst
\ non st d nv toGHs Nh S81h S0is realtors, iaoS
'ia3 10, X sir.,. ST; NWMsins!s ,oi7.S sso room:
month; immediate edf '0i5es, pesession no csII s1
Miss Schroth, SHANNON & LUCHS
Co. realtors, 1905 H ST. MA. .345.
soOs 18th ST. ONCE suite of 3 rms.
isssos sas bath busy 'sss9s sss'Si so sss'fn;3 aS
SIX MONTHS sUBLEAsE; conven-
nshinss lish ssasitS sloo MONTH Sff Dtf' DG 5:
DESK SPACE incl. tel. ans. serv.:
all bus. fac. incl. superior secretar-
ncss la ssry .x.,f yfarg9una nsa air cond pvt.
TOWER BLDG. 14th and X SITS.
n.w.-Single room, 11'x20'. In
mediate possession. H. L. RUST
CO. Ma. S10u.
DOWNTOWN, business center. two
beautiful large floors, open space,
ideal for local OF national firm. pvt.
entrance. ELLIS, NE. ll71. 25"
Downtown Office Value
1880 it.. suite Of large rms. cross
ventilation, huorescent light. tile
floors, services incl, low rental.
Also 3-rm. suite, Sll5. Single large
office. 14x23 IT., S65. Modern elev.
bldg. VICTOR BLDG, 9th and q
pl. NV. PA
Evening star., 1949-08-23
uoI,srs WANTED TO BUY

HOUSES WANTED 10 kO1
NORTHEAST. SOUTHEAST. nearby
MaryIand or what have you? Cash
on the line. Any conditions. ME
sHAVATT, TR. 1890; eyes, Ak
/, lS11vE SG1AvE IMMEDIATE purchasers for
3 or 4 bedroom homes IN Gnevy TniE
Chase D. sS;nberd c; or Me; Park. am ist.noor %
sen and ID powder room preferred but
not essential. win pay UP @ TO
1854, SHANNON & LUcHs co.
HAVE NUMEROUS colored clients
with substantial down payment ps Ier
seed pTopssrtyys T q IN m sTp0klsss sT 7sss. @ VIA
3 OF q 8 iBEDRM. HOUSE. ne, D. G.
Mount Rairier; all cash. Owners
only. Hyattsvills 5Sll. :s,d
e6Hek sl1sns Will hf1 s1 ths saetiop sgy!nf
your house tor, cash. MITCHMs4..
n PROMPT ATTENTION 70 the s.Is
Of your home. business OF invest.
G. cant property e 'zzuhpHsns Il Thsn y'1 Rsslsol
Snpraisais. Results since 1918
ALL CASH AT ONCE for your d. c.
house, frame or brick. large or
small: condition immaterial. Box
80, Rockville. Md.
WILL PAY Cash for your house any
ored' RAY MORSE, SH. $500, DU.
ALL CASH OR ABOVE MORTGAGE.
Apv houses anartS lots and acre
Evening star., 1949-08-23
INVESTMENT

You can't 60 wrong on this 2-bed-
room Just prewar brick home with
full basement. slate roof and stor-
age attic. Just west Of Clarendon;
convenient to transportation. shops
and schools; neat as pin and
lovely grounds. Asking Sl1,950.
Call o til g.
LURIA BROS.
02ln Wilson Rlnd nW Hkna
Evening star., 1949-08-23

MUST OR BUST
This eonven. 21a-story brick Arl.
home with 3 bedrms. Zone 12x16,
stairs to attic, liv. rm. with frepl.,
bsmt. with outside emit. and COM
plete toilet, Ven. blinds. comb. win
dows. etc. for S16,S00. with about
$4,000 down.
c. F. WOODROE, INC.
CHI. 500: ewes. CHI. Os43. --26
Evening star., 1949-08-23
$4,000 YEAR INCOME
EOD coz mn
STORES FOR RENT

STOkES FOX KENT
CHEVERLY, MD, excellent location
for right party. In first store Of
new shopping center. Ideal for any
type of business. KAY REALTY co !,
INC, RA. 1900. -26
go EYE ST. NV. - Excellent loca-
tion; reas. rent includes heatl: app.
15x3O; immed. poss. Apply LEO N:
BERNSTEIN g. CO.. Realtors, 1915
K st. NV. ME. 64OO. 23
34th AND M STS. N.W.--App. 15x50:
very fusy neighborhood; imm. poss.; !;
repair shop, upholsterer, dry cleaner,
etc. Apply LEO NJ. BERNSTEIN 3
CO.. Realtors. 141b = Ut. NV. Nh
6400.
Evening star., 1949-08-23
PROP. FOR RENT.

SMALL SPACE, Immediately, ad.
jacent to Meadowbrook Saddle Farm.
ideal for ANTIQUE or gift shop; $75
per mo.
Samuel E. Bogley. WI. 1920
Evening star., 1949-08-23

2 Beautiful New Offices
$50 square feet each. ready for
immediate occupancy. Ideally To-
toned building In the heart of the
downtown business district. All
conveniences. private lobby, elevator
service: air-conditioned throughout.
recessed flourescent lighting. asphalt
me EfGSTo fonntanT Ppvats phons Rrns M
stalled. colorful sea-green walls;
heat and hot water supplied. Per-
fectly suited for local or national
firm seeking the finest In ONCE
space at a reasonable rental Take
one or both floors.
Liberty Building Association
14O7 G st. NV. ST. 200.
The Detroit tribune., 1949-01-29
UeStSide Human
Relations Group
To Hold Meeting

r sw nae the last b.ae,
lan 81. Inc Wesiside 4msn
r lot Counc. the pi 3eni
ii Irene Graves. ann .aceo
,aat pl.ns for the annu com
lnfv Parent-Teacher ane
tlurf had been con ttes
$40 tt Parcnt.T Teacher a oCs.
n the area have hta m.
V.,ca ~ rclpdte IN t con
s.rl~rl session al CO milan
s q oL Ian 25 a. 800 a Al
Wmy yen afenuc and VI Ninley
se ue,' 20, aker Nhl 81,
in Moore of the )eron
Fedetatoa ~ Teachers 7 po.
fao wll feature mo- and
n.atlc kit as special a,er.
8rnc cHt.
The co-cho!rnen ~ tH om.
'tee on arrangement srs
liwe, Aeres McDowcl and
q ,ae Smith Miss Ann yeal
urirc,pal & Columbian $ aool
Iun inache Miss F Inv
The Detroit tribune., 1949-01-29

Thetes 70 need 70 ls' eroy hoir give yoy n.
tiyss...foe yov Of the pleasures Of ycs,1d
toa. pcpyery end tononee. You mey loos
Seooser By pefnos ueh. rotorol looking bea.s.
~ eoior INTO Yeyr hor ~iih Loneose.
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07

(These are excerpts from a let
ter received recently by Mr.. A. A.
Kalish, E. Glenn, from a friend
living in Rehavia, Jerusalem, an
engineer there for Is years.)
g.. We have passed thru really
hard and tough times and looking
back we think it real miracle
that we survived against great
odds. Preparation for defense be-
gan while the British troops were
still here. We managed to bring
in men, weapons and ammunition
into our house, which because of
its strategic location was pre-
determined to become a defense
post as soon as the British left.
1--WE did it under their noses
because our house was included
then in the security zone. When
the British left May 18th the real
fighting started. The fighting
grew in bitterness and eliminated
in a real siege. For weeks we
were subjected to intermittent
shell fire but luckily our house
received no direct hit, though
naturally all window glass was
broken.
"The situation became worse
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07
Artist Exhibit
Continued from page II

Der of Commerce tomorrow in
clude: Dorothy Abromowitz, who
won first prize last year, Mrs.
Harry Bacal, Elsie Brandes, Jean
cite Brown, Mrs. Paul Robinson,
Joe Rubinstein, Madeline Schultz
bank, Herbert Schlackman, and
Abe Sotsky Entering photographs
are Alfred Cohn and Jay Stern
berg.
The committee invites all per-
sons interested in exhibiting to
contact them Jan. 8 at the gallery,
Mrs. Harry Bacal is manager in
charge of the operation of the
exhibit. Jay Sternberg is treas
urer of the Artists Group and on
the Board of Directors. In addi-
ton to them on the Board are
Mrs. Paul Robinson and Madeline
Schutzbank, who is in charge of
radio publicity.
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07
Heaven Haven!

Mt. Lennon, Ariz., Jan. 7, 1948
"A number of visitors to Joe Ru-
bins cabins atop Mt. Lennon
commented today that altho the
cabins are located high enough to,
literally touch the stars the ac-
commodations are also out of this
world-really the last word in
comfort!
You can rent these lovely rustic
residences either by the week,
month, or season. Next summer
when Tucson will be Sweltering,
they'll be cool as a cucumber in
Joe Rubin'S cabins. For further
information call 8102. (Adv.)
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07
Council Board
CONTINUED from page u

NOVAASAhoO0 AAVAA PSSC ~
last Spring under the chairman
ship of Jack Fruchthendler and
analyzed by Council director, AL
bert Wagner, will be regularly re-
ported.
One question answered was
concerning the need for and the
willingness to support a COM
munity center. Mr.. Wagner re-
ports Tucson Jewry was over
whelmingly in favor of the prof.
ect and indicated willingness to
support such building. The pro-
gram will be discussed by the
Executive Committee at their
Jan. IL meeting. Their recon-
mendations will be submitted to
the Council delegates.
Nat. Groups Meet
United Jewish Appeal will meet
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07
E~r9xn~a
SZERLIP-GOLDBERG

At a family dinner Dec. 26 an
nouncement was made by Mr.. and
Mrs. Sidney Szerlip, 4125 E. Kings
Road, of the engagement of their
daughter, Babette Janet, to Jules
Goldberg, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Goldberg, 1882 E. Hampton.
Among the guests present were
Oscar Grunstein of New York,
cousin of Mrs. Szerlip, and Mrs.
Esther Silverman, Philadelphia,
grandmother of Mr.. Goldberg. A
summer wedding is planned.
The Szerlips came from New
York in 1941 and have been ac-
tive in community affairs. Bab-
cite is a graduate of Tucson High
School and is enrolled in the
School of Fine Arts, U. of Arizona,
as a special student in Art. She
was an organizer of the BBYM-
WV and is an instructor in the
Center Mite program; a member
of Pirates and Hillel, campus or
CARNATIONS. Miss Szerlip is the
granddaughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nathan Miller, Arberne, L. L.,
and Miami.
Mr.. Goldberg came from Phila-
delphia in September and is as
sociated with his father at the
Alvernon Market. A veteran of
3 years in the Air Corps, he at
tended Temple U. at Philadelphia.
Invitations are being issued for
cocktail party Jan, % at the
Szerlip home in honor of the
couple.
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07
"a
WeMmw
SCHAK-SCHWARz

Mrs. Jennie Schak, 1916 E. 9th,
was married on Dec. 10 to Ludwig
Schwarz of Lynbrook, L. l., after
which they went on short we'd
ding trip to Los Angeles.
Mrs. Schwarz has been a resi-
dent of Tucson for ten years and
is the owner-manager of the Vine
land Court whose residents were
entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
Schwarz at a reception upon their
return.
They will live at the E. 9th
address. Mr.. Schwarz is an inte-
rior decorator and painter.
LEWKOWITZ-SEGAL
One of the seasons Ioveliest
formal weddings was held in the
Fiesta Room of the Westward Ho
Hotel in Phoenix when Mona Lou
Lewkowitz of Phoenix was united
in marriage with Ralph Segal of
Tucson. The principals are well
known in Phoenix and Tucson.
The bride is the daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Lewkowitz of
Phoenix and the groom the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Segal, E.
Mabel.
The bride wore a gown of white
satin with net yoke and bodice
trimmed in white seed pearls,
tight fitting sleeves and full skirt
with long train. A crown of white
seed pearls held her veil of illu-
sion net in place. She carried
bouquet of white orchids and
Stephanotis.
In the bridal party were: Mrs.
Abe Grammar, matron of honor;
Jean Ginsburg and Mrs. Burton
Lewkowitz of Phoenix, brides
maids and Wendy Rose Segal,
junior bridesmaid.
The couple left on a honeymoon
to Los Angeles and returned Sun
day in order that Mr.. Segal might
resume his studies at the Univer-
sity. They are living on E. 9th.
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07

wedding will be solemnized while
she is there.
Miss Rosenbluth has been a res
ident of Tucson since August,
1914, when the family came from
Scranton, Pa. She has been on
the faculty of Stafford Junior
High. A graduate of Marywood
College, Scranton, she has done
graduate work at the University
and is a member of Junior Ha-
dassah and YPHA. Mr.. Goldberg
conducts a financing business.
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07
Letter from, Israel !.

when we were cut off from sup
plies, had to ration water, had no
fuel or electric lights. In this
awkward situation the Jews of
Jerusalem showed-I say it with
pride-not only courage and de-
termination but undesirable
fellowship, which in view of the
mixed communities in Jerusalem
was quite remarkable.
"Now we are enjoying for the
past 8 days a real truce. The food
situation and conditions in gen.
eral have greatly improved. The
streets are being cleared, buses
run again, shops are being re-
paired and reopened.
"My son, Joseph, "a, after Az
years soldering in the Jewish
Brigade, began to study electrical
engineering in England, but had
to suspend studies and since April
underwent training as a pilot for
our air force in :. He is now on
his way home and we expect him
shortly. I did not see him for 2
years so you can imagine with
what impatience l look forward
to our reunion"
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07
RoSenbluth- Goldberg

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Rosen-
bluth, 2423 E. Hawthorne, an
nounce the engagement of their
daughter, Ethel, to Michael Gold
berg of Plainfield, N. ]. Miss
Rosenbluth is now in the east and
although no wedding date has
been set it is possible that the
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07

in Atlantic City followed by ses-
sions of the Council of Jewish
Federations and Welfare Funds.
The UJA meetings will set up
quotas for overseas and Israeps
needs. Tucson's quota will be ef-
fected by these deliberations. The
Council was recently instrumental
in affecting a compromise when
United Palestine Appeal was
threatened with a separate drive
by large givers who felt that ZOA
exerted too much influence at the
expense of local communities.
The Council is an overall agency
interested in Embarrassing and
community organization.
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07

Danny Kaye tells us the story
about the Hollywood grandmother
whose grandson has just become
a psychiatrist. She describes his
patients as "psycho-meschuge."
A quote from Producer Sam
Goldwyn: "As soon as 1 make a
nobody into a somebody, he be-
gins to think I'm a nobody and
l have to look for somebody else"
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07
Seminar in Douglas
CONTINUED from page IL

It was felt such discussions
could be valuable. Expected to
lead the seminars is DR.. Max
Horkheimer, director of the In
Stitute of Social Research, Los
Angeles and possibly Carey Nc
Williams, author of the much dis
cussed "Mask for Privilege" who
was a forum speaker last year.
DR.. Salo Baron will be in Tucson
to speak under the Cultural
Series sponsorship and he may be
present there.
Reservations may be made by
placing fee of SIS as a hotel de-
poSit, not later than Jan. IL at
the Council office, 35 w. Congress.
The Arizona post., 1949-01-07

Julia v. Jacobs, E. Speedway,
was called home last Sunday by
the sudden death of her brother,
Harry, in Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1949-05-15

the basis for q life Of Lincoln
which bore Lannon's name.
This leads to another important
disclosure: Why Lamon in his book
ridiculed the idea of a plot and
wrote that Pinkerton's reports
proved nothing but the baseness
of the vocation which gave them
existence" This from a man who
made the trip with Lincoln carried
weight.
1t is a fascinatingly human story
as Miss Cuthbert points it out in
the book she has ably edited. The
Pinkerton report of February %.
1861, the day Lincoln and his
companions reached Washington.
records that Lamon was bent on
making a "splurge" of publicity
for himself out of the trip. Pinker-
ton protested. and put down that
Lamon was "a brainless egotistical
fool"
Pinkerton later stipulated to
Herndon that any remarks about
Lamon were to be considered con-
f1dential According to Miss Cuth-
bert, Herndon neglected to take
out this one report when he turned
over his material to Lamon. La
mons statement about the plot
and Pinkerton was the sequel.
The Lamon papers were ac-
ouired by Henry E. Huntington In
1914. The Pinkerton reports
among them were discovered a
few years ago In the Huntington
Library with which Miss Cuth-
bert Is associated.
Evening star., 1949-05-15
Nathaniel Hawthorne Is PerceptiveIy
Appraised in Fine New Biographies
THANIEL HAWTHORNE

NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE
BY Mark Van Doren. American
Sloane Associates, $780,
HAWTHORNE'S LAST PHASE
BY Edward Hutchins Davidson.
The riddle Of Nathaniel Haw-
thorne. that solitary man who
preached the evil of isolation from
humanity. continues to preoccupy
some of our best critical talents
The tormented recluse of legend
who emerged from the dismal
chamber" of his Salem home to
make one Of the most felicitous
marriages ever recorded, to be-
come famous author and a sue
cessful public servant, has been
the subject of several recent
biographies. He has rarely been
more warmly or perceptively ap-
praised than in Mark Van Doren's S
glowing study.
Mr.. Van Doren's particular con-
tribution to our knowledge of the
great categorical romancer" is in
his acceptance of the strange
quality of Hawthorne's nature an
acknowledgment which leaves him
Evening star., 1949-05-15

Yale University Press; S3.75J
attempts to win fame" He en-
phasizes the strong strain of self |
mockery In an author who had
"an utterly serious imagination"
and who anticipated every critic
he will ever have" Hawthorne |
was withdrawn and gregarious.
practical and fanciful. obsessed
with morality and yet cool and
skeptical.
Beyond his superior critical
evaluation of Hawthorne's work
Che ranks THE Scarlet Letter" as
the high point Of American fic-
tom. Mr.. Van Doren has given |
lively, rounded picture of Haw-
thorne as personality.
Economically and with much
understanding, Mr.. Van Doren
shows Hawthorne as a son. as a i
husband. father and brother. 1t
is picture which deepens and
changes with the years and his
present biographer misses none of
the shadings.
Veil Of Allegory.
Hawthorne, deaf to the eloquent
crusaders Of his day. went his own
way, "a craftsman Of the soul. |
who moved alone In q twilit world
where he could give fullest play to
his ideas of the consequences OF
sin and the evil In every human
heart. Despite this. he had. Mr..
Van Doren remarks. "a nostalgia
for the ordinary" He had. too,
IAN inveterate prejudice against
that very surface Of life where an
artist must work" He preferred
to teach his morality through .
veil of allegory. and at one time
he wrote to his publishers. II am
not quite sure that I comprehend
my own meaning In some Of these
blasted allegories."
Mr.. Van Doren does . super
piece Of work In helping the read |
er to comprehend the allegories
and the man who created them.
Edward III. Davidson In entirely
concerned with the artist In his
brief and scholarly study Of the
last four years Of Hawthorne's
life. when. beset by advancing age,
nosebleeds and anguish over the
Civil War, he strove to FIRE the
inspiration of his youth In four
Inflated stories, The Ancestral
Footsteps" DR.. Grimshawe's Sc
cret," "Septimius FELTON," and
The Dolliver Romance" By
printing the innumerable prelim-
mary studies agonousiy prepared
by the aging author. Mr.. Davidson
shows q great talent In Its de-
cline. It reveals Hawthorne's 3 !
weakness. his heavy leaning on his
notebooks. his reliance on Gothic |
symbols. his creaky motivations
when Imagination had deserted
him. His old power giows fitfully
In these sorry sketches. which are
painfully punctusted with such
troubled lies as Some damn'd
thing u the matter. IN. Mc0.