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ST. JOHNS REVIEW VOLUME 18 ST. JOHNS, PORTLAND, OREGON, FRIDAY. JUNE 9, 1922. NUMBER 31 Recital a Spfendid Success Mrs. Frnnk A. Rice presented fifty o her pupito in a recitnl on Monday evening to one o the largest crowds ever assembled in the James John High School. Every available seat in the large auditorium and balcony was tak en, standing room at a premium and many were unable to gain admittance and the large at tendance fully demonstrated that the people of this communi ty recognize and appreciate r musical treat of this kind. As an artistic, musical and educa tional event it has never been surpassed, and St. Johns is fortu nato in having in its midst such an able, entertaining and talent cd'instructor. The program was opened by a class song and followed by an in tercsting talk by Mrs. Rice ex plaining that tho modern meth ods of music study and iustruc J tion is to appreciate tho mental attitude of the child and use means that appeal to the child nature and capacity and to culti vate the love for music and a dc sire to learn and to consider their lessons a privilege instead of a drudgery, and this is accom plished by the use of rhythmical forms, songs and games, then by proper guidance' tho musical in telligence is awakened naturally by appealing to tho reason and understanding. Tho Unit number was memory work by Donald McQill who wrojc tho first four measures and played the cntiro solo from memory. The main object of this work as well ah to give the child a musical education is to train tho memory. Lucilo Crow demonstrated her ability with but four weeks training which was a revelation and delight to the audience. The next number wits a duet played by Nina and Robert UcIkh. five and nine years old, showing marked ability and in terpretation. Margaret McMahon in Iter solo demonstrated what table tech nique and hand development can bo accomplished by a child of eight under this new system. The next number was a trio played played by nino little girls all under 10 years old on thrco pianos, this being tho se verest test that can be given of cnscmblo work, as it is just nine times as difficult as if each were playing a solo. In the rhythm test tho most dif ficult measures of a Ilaydcu So nutu were placed upon tho black board and to divide these meas ures correctly tho children must know the valuo of notes and tho combinations of notes perfectly. Margaret and Lucilo Woolley in the rendition of their duct displayed their wonderful knowl edge of chord and scale construc tion and' showed that thoy tiro more than mere piano players, A most interesting subject was car training and tone thinking. Mrs. Rico explained how no ot ti er class of people have so much need of cultivating their ears as a music student, Evelyn Clark skillfully and quickly reproduced on the board a melody that she had heard for the first time, giving the proper key and rhythm. Transposition has always struck terror to the hearts of advanced musicians; it has never been con sidered for children, however. "America" was played by lit tle Helen Fredli in four different keys. Margaret Veness played "The Old Crow" in any major or minor kej' called for by the audi ence, wnicn was a revelation as the young miss played difficult i . i r. . it . Keys oi six snarps aim seven nais without hesitation. The duct "Taps ' by six boys delighted the audience, as one could recog . . i. i i. t , luxe me uugies aim. arums. Interesting facts in the life of Scarlatti were told by Dcssidcan Sliacklcford, and Ncvin s "Nar cissus" was artistically rendered by Louiso Rice. Jean ICambach demonstrated her knowledge in harmony by giving tho principal chords in any major or minor key called for. This requires ut most euro and attention and such skill is usually attained by ad vanced musicians only. The violin class of nine stu dents rendered "Moonlight Sere nadc" with marked technique, which was followed by a violin solo by Wesley Nichols aecom pained by Louise Rice, each eight years old. uutli Clark wrote the dominant 7th chord and its reso Hit ton on tlie hoard in any major or minor key called for, showing that music as a language they imisi'icarn to wnto as well as read. Gwendolyn Stevens told how cadences are subsiding of motion marking a rest spot,somc times partial and sometimes com plcto; that they arc the same to music as punctuation is to prose and that modulation is going from one key to another ami demonstrated the same on the piano. Following is the complete pro gram : Clm Soi Kntlre Claw Memory worK soio Donntd McGIll Norma Clnrk I.ucllc Crow Dact "The Mttle rrlncc"s....KroKmnii Nlnn nnil Robert Glc Solo-'Tlxle' Good Nlnlit" Drown Mnrirnrct McMnhon Trio Three I'lnno Volic . . . Strcnbtoi; Mnrirnrct Woolley, Anna Maud Schlcucr MarKret McMnhon Naomi Goodimin Irene l'nrrell .Mildred Cooper I.ucllc Woolley Keb Moore Jjlllnn Itnruock Rhythm Test, Dividing N ttt Into Malum Dud "Utile Hoy llluc Uiinleiimn urnrrt n nil i.uciic woolley Eir Training. Tone TMnklnf, Melodic Dlctitlon. Duel Three Pluiioi Schottitchc , Gobbex rl Marion Tufts RilU Stratton Margaret Vencu Frances Catto Helen Stratton Dorothy Rose Keyboard Transposition "America" played In (our different keys Written Transposition -me uui trow" Any aiajor or .Minor Key ntked for by audience, Dutt Two Pianos "Tapi". , .Hngleman I'rcucric .tiartion oorcion kicc Gordon Clark Robert Hakes Interesting Facts In the Life of Scarlatti Sols "Narcissus" Ncvin Louise Rice Principal Chords Any Major or Minor Key aiKeu ior uy aumence Trio Three Pianos "I, SecrefGautler Marion Danbury Kcba Moore Udna Basle Naomi Goodsman Marlon Tufts Marjorlc Clark Kitlitr Goodsman Prances Catto Ocssldean Sliacklcford INSURANCE and SPECULATION DO NOT 00 TOGETHER Do uot speculate with your automobile insurance. Place it with in agency having a recognized prestiges one that represents only companies of unquestioned standing. With ui you secure not ouly the soundest insurance, but also the'best of service in case of claim by loss or accident. I Peninsula Security Company J GENERAL J Peninsula Hospital j , D. KAVANAGH ? 312 TrumbuU St, cor. Willamette blvd. The Hospital for St. Johns j fc Special Nurses Obtainable Phone Columbia 1492 St. Johns Undertaking Co. Thomas Grlce, Alanagcr Offke, Cl 527 PHONES Nlht. CoL 299 208 N. Jersey St. Ylolin ClaSS Moonlight Serenade. Strong ' Vera Dutler KdKr Wlckuinn Kathleen Mnrkle Virgil WortliltiKton Gwendolyn Stevens Wcslev NIclioM Mildred Gnlncs Wilbur Mnrkle Norma Clark Solo "Dancing Stars" Ditcdte Wesley Nlcliol TonlC Triad-Dominant 7th Chord and I Resolution. ' Any Major or Minor Key nsked lor bv audience. Dart Three l'lanos "I'lowcr lJnlrle" VvatU Kathleen Mnrkle Ustlier Ooodsmnn Dcssidcan Shnckleford Kubv Thorp Mnrlon llnnbury Novtn Knsier Solo "1'nlllng Waters" Trtiax llcrnicc Morris Dott Three Pianos rlzzlcntl Dclllns lid tin Ilaslc I.cona Lvssing Dorothy Plutcr VIolu Kool Jean Kalmbnck Lillian Hurtsock ' SolO "Woodland Helloes" Wyiimn J Kobt. Hakes Cadences Modulation Dutl Three rlauos " Hungarian Dreams" l'nbcr Ruth Smith Kdltli Mesiugcr Kobt. Kakcs Viola Root Hnttie SIcImu Gordon Kicc Grand March Ruth Smith Gwendolyn Stevens 1 Helen I'rcdII Kvelyn Clnrk Ruth Clark Dorothy flitter Mrs. Hico was tho recipient of ninny beautiful -bouiiuots and baskets of flowers ,'ivoii her by , the pupils, friends and neighbors. The newly organized St. John base ball team, hacked up by the merchants and business men of St. .Johns, won their third straight traine Sunday from Sell wood at Pier Park. The score was 8-0. "Spued" Liti'Mcit was in line form, letting them down with one scratch hit, which came in the ninth inning after two were out. Henry .lower starred with the stick, drawing a walk and getting three hits, one a tri ple that hit the hank in right Held. Karl Smith caught a Hue g:ime and also connected for two safe drives. Gary Smith and I'harlie Toole made spectacular eatehes in the outlield, Charlie also getting a home run. .lumen Tufts also did some timely hit ting, Sunday at. tionns win en tertain the fast Arleta A. C. at Pier Park at 12 ;!!(). Arleta has met only one defeat this season. That at the hands of the Astoria Centennials, considered one of the strongest semi-pro teams in the state. Any team desiring a game with St. Johns may make arrangements by calling Thus. Clover's new pool hall, Kmpire lti'Jli. June is the month of weddings. We have an assortment of beauti ful and . useful gifts. "Currin Says So." i Pass season opens June loth. "Currin Says So." Master Made I No hotter Shoe on earth. S.75 HOG ICRS. On Friday evening of last week the DeMoss Concert Company gave a very high class entertain ment at the Community Church, livery one of the members of this company is an artist. While nil of the numbers rendered were appreciated, the work of the two hoys and that of Mr.- DeMoss playing two cornets at the same time delighted the audience. These people hnvc received very templing oilers from Chautau (iia and vaudeville companies, hut in their desire to furnish the Christian people with a clean, high class entertainment, have re fused and give their concerts on ly under the auspices of the dif ferent churches. Their coming here was a treat and many are hoping that they may hear them again. Three classes in tho Community Sunday School last Sunday had 100 per cent attendance. The concert given by the DeMoss Co. V riday evening was n rare treat. ( In itl roil s Day will be observed Sunday. The program will he gin shortly after 10:15. There will he reception of new mem bers. In the evening tho bacca laureate services for tho graduat ing class of the James John High School will he held. Reported. NHKT1 KS 1100 KItS. X Silk Pongee Shirts, Silk Hose Panama Hats ALSO SAILORS, DIRECT FROM THE CANAL 95c, $1.50, $2.50 Chilly Underwear 95c X MEN'S SOLID LEATHER m i Dress Shoes sp4.JO We Carry the Latest Soft or Starched COLLARS the Market Affords for instance VAN HEUSEN Nekties, Cuff Links, Avm Bands, Suspenders Garters, Belts YOUNG MEN'S NOBBY Kl f ' suits $18.50 GOOD STUFF AT THE RIGHT PRICE ROGERS THE RAINCOAT MAN OPUN 7:30 A. M. CLOSIi 8:00 P. M. 1M N. JKKSKY STRI5HT. ST. JOHNS, U. S. A "Please express my thanks to the board of directors for having chosen my husband's name for their new high school. I shall ho glad if you sec (It to read tho inclosed quotation at your open ing." This note, penned in her own hand writing, was received last week by H. II. Thomas.sehool clerk, from Mrs. Theodore Roose velt at Sagamore Hill, N. V., in reply to a letter informing her that the new St. Johns high school is to be named for Roose velt. The quotation referred to was the last public statement of Kooscvelt: "There must be no sagging in the tight for Ameri canism. If an immigrant comes hero he shall be treated on an equality with every one else re gardless of his creed or birth place or origin. This is predicat ed upon a man being in very fact an American and nothing but an American. There cannot be di vided allcgience nt all. We havo room in tins country for but one flag the American Hag; we have room for but one language the Kuglish language; wo have room for but one soul loyalty, and that is loyalty to the American peo ple." The Williams Parent Teachers' Association will have a social hnoeting Friday evening, .Tune !), at a o clock. An excellent pro gram has been prepared. This will include a talk by W. T. I-Tcl-eher, principal of the James John, whoso subject will bo "For the Sake of Your Children." The school orchestra under the direc tion of S. K. Hunter will give sev eral selections. There will also he other musical numlicrs,a read ing and a gymnastic drill by the Williams pupils. The manual training work and the sewing of the seventh and eighth grades will he on exhibit. Light re freshments will be served. Hep. Help Si. Johns in the District competition at the Itose Show June UO-'J'J. The district scoring the highest number of points in the rose display for the three days nvill be awarded a hand some silver trophy which will become the permanent property of the district evidencing the ability of residents in that (lis triet to grow perfect roses. Oth er awards will also be given. If you grow roses the commit Ice needs your cooperation. As the time is short immediate act ion is necessary. If you can supply roses for exhibit one or all of these days, please oall Columbia fiO'J, St. Johns Jlraueli Library ,or cniuiiilila iSM'Jr-Reported. 1 Easy to take with you Ready at a moment's notice small and com pact, playing any Vic tor record, the new Victrola No. 50 is as easily carried as a traveling bag. Its convenient size makes it fit easily into a boat, canoe or auto mobile. Take one along on your vacation trip. Come in and let us show you one. CURRIN'S For Drugs jatton Ranch Qairy Buy Pure MilK Direct From The Farm The Dairy is under strict supervision of the City Health Department and the Cows arc tested for tuberculosis every six months, Phone Col. 321 for orders Phone Ray Bilyeu FOR YOUR FOUR FOOT CORD and SLAB WOOD IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Columbia 1448 Or. P. P. Schultze, Res. Col. 1131 Dr. I). S. Swart, Res. Col 283 Office Col. 379 Office Col. 379 Drs. Schultze & Swart PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS l-C Honham & Currier Rldg. Phone Empire 487 117 Philadelphia Street MACK'S Second hand Furniture Store If you can't find what you want elsewhere, come to inc. If I haven't cot it, I will Ret it. I carry I-URNITURK, CAR PUTS, lilSHHS, COOKING UTIvNSII.S, STOVHS AND RANOKS. In fact, anything you wish in the Household Line, Will Buy, Sell or Exchange Anything. Kosc Temple Altruistic Clui. Pythian Sisters, met nt Sister .1.. cohson's and a very pleasant tl.i was spent sowing quilts. Dinn- i was served at noon for IS. Re ulnr business meeting was held i the afternoon. Tho next refill. ir meeting will be held at Sist r .May Kerr's, GL'O 10. Charleston. June L'Oth, at which all nro iv iuested to attend. Theme Hltem! ing were Mesdnmos Treher, Oi hus, Johnson, lloyd, Fletcher, Swift, Wcimer, Hideo, Qroina ehey, Walker, Campbell, Heek nian, Hendricks, lloyt, Chirk.Mih Clarke; Mrs. Donaldson, visitor. Reported. Huso ball season now here. Look over our lino of bats, balls and mitts. Hcyerlo Si Armstrong. 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