The OREGON STATESMAN. Salem, Oregon, Sunday Morning, September 23, 1929
PAGE SEVEN
in REVEW. .
HENRY the VJIIth
by Francis Hackett
(Horace Llveright. publishers.)
This amazing book is a person
al history of Henry the Vlllth.
who Is perhaps the most romantic
king in the history of the world.
This Is a rich picture of the ruler
who for 38 years dominated Eng
land, by moulding its statecraft
and making himself the bead of
the religion of the country. A lus
ty picture is presented of the man
who married six women, some for
political reasons, and some for
lore, and all of them because be
wanted an heir. "We see Henry
busying himself with the affairs of
state and love; then we see him
Involved in war, and from war he
goes to religion all spasmodic
ally. He was an inconsistent creature
and Mr. Hackett shows him a s
such. Henry spills the blood of
Europe without a qualm, and
sends his wives and his Prime
Ministers to the chopping block
without letting It disturb him at
all, and goes about his business of
state and those of an amatory na
ture in an unconcerned and most
nonchalant manner. Sometimes
' the reader will chuckle at his do
ings, but the next moment one Is
quite trate and furious with him
for his escapades. He was a power-ridden
man, but none the less
fascinating because of his egotism,
bis brutality, and his often seem
ing uneouthness. He has rather a
Jocose quality underneath It all,
and one can't loathe and despise
him altogether;-he seems to have
an unfailing sense of humor, and
that perhaps is his saving grace.
The book Is a spirited and pun-
gently written, full of fighting,
massacre, and cold-blooded mur
ders, . . woolngs and weddings,
and of wooings without weddings,
with Henry the VIHth as the cen
ter of all the intrigues. Read this
book of Mr. Hackett's and know
Henry as his contemporaries knew
him.
"WOLF SOLENT"
by John Coicper Powys
(in 2 volumes.)
(Simon and Schuster, publishers)
I have just finished reading a
novel that I have found to be the
most powerful, and beautiful one
that I have read in many a day,
and I'm firmly convinced that it
will live, and be known as one of
the greatest novels, if not the
greatest of this century. It is
"Wolf Solent," by John Cowper
Powys.
It overpowers one as one reads;
It Is full of superb symbolisms,
and the character of Wolf Solent
is dynamie in it's intensity. The
entire story Is woven about him,
and by the time that one has com
pleted the two volumes one knows
Wolf as Intimately as ones next
door neighbor. He is a complex
character, and contantly contra
dicts his own ideas and Ideals. He
goes to the depths of evil, and
then, ascends to the heights of
goodness. He Is caught between
ideal and Illicit love, we know his
character aspirations, his fears,
ha imireda, aud his amours. We
see him when he feels that life is
a futile business, and we watch
him as he struggles with his en
vironment. Mr. Powys has traced every
sha.:- w on the brain of Wolf Sol
ent, and as a result we have a
sterling characterization. Solent's
whole consciousness is exposed to
us, and this claims our undivided
attention.
One other character interests
me almost as much as Solent. Her
name is Gerda, and she is not un
like one of Dreiser's women. She
is always there to mislead, to in
trigue and she has the power to
drag the man whom she presum
ably loves through the very
depths of tragic circumstances.
We wonder at this woman's charm,
and marvel at her knowledge of
feminine tactics and strategy, and
the skill with which she practices
them. She is an interesting crea
ture in that she is so home-spun,
yet has a woman's heritage, and
knows her lover all too thorough
ly. She acts as a magnet, and we
are instantly attracted to her.
Mr. PowyBs shows the influence
of Proust and Joyce, and we feel
that he admires them tremendous
ly, and has assimilated a certain
amount of their style and. mode of
thought. No doubt this detection
would please him, as they are
splendid models. He has made
rather a patch work quiU effect,
as a whole there's a bit of lyri
cism, some great dramatic mo
ments (but never does it wax
melodramatic) a few prosaic sit
uations, and many trite instances,
bat all of these are as beautifully
put together as a macarized mo
saic. The book is an unusual piece
of work, and it should be praised
for Its eloquence, clarity and al
most super-beauty. It will give the
reader who enjoys something more
than the Polly Anna sort of thing,
a real treat, but you will have a
hard time drawing a conclusion
as to wby you like it it is intan
gible. "VICTIM AND VICTOR"
by John Rathbone Oliver
(McMillan Co.)
Following up his book, "Fear,"
John Rathbone Oliver has written
another which is also interesting
from a psychological standpoint.
This time it Is a novel, "Victim
and Victor. He studies the case
of a young Episcopalian minister
who Is defrocked for some in
trigue of a colleague, and shows
this unhappy and thoroughly mis
erable being struggling for rein
statement. It is a book , that makes the
reader marvel at how the author
ean know the depths of a person
ality's mind, both from the stand
point of a physician or should I
say psychiatrist, and as a friend.
This book barely missed being
awarded the Pulitser prize for
this year. It is a unique thing
something different than the us
ual sort of thing that the usual
story has as it's Ingredients. Any
one interested in something a lit
tle more delving than the ordin
ary, everyday novel. will find it a
keen and vigorous work.
of $5000 will U Siren. Half ef
this sum will be given outright,
the rest as royalties.
The advances tell us that Susan
Ertz has completed her most en
chanting novel, and she has called
it "The Galaxy." This book. Is to
be a panorama of English life and
manners for the past 50 years,
and should prove exceedingly in
teresting, as Susan Erts should
know well the life of the typical
Britisher.
John Galsworthy has sold the
moTie rights of bis play "Escape"
to Paramount, and It la to be
made into a "talkie" very soon.
Mr. Galsworthy translated tne
script of his play for the talkie."
so we Imagine that It will be a
faithful reproduction of the play.
"Escape" is Included in the Tol
ume of Galsworthy's "Plays," pub
lished by Scrihners.
It Is rumored that Emil Lud
wig's next book will be on Mus
solini. Mr. Ludwig visited In Rome
early this spring, and was receiv
ed by II Duee. and we Imagine
that he gathered a great deal of
material while In the Fascistl dty.
Mr. Ludwig's real name is Emil
Cohn.
I wonder why there Is so much
pleasure In possessing one's own
bookplates? I find It a Joy to open
one of my own books and find
staring me in the face an Ex Lib-
rls of my very own choice. I'm al
ways reminded of the few line
that I used to hear as a child
"If this book should ever roam,
box it's ears and send it home,"
and I'm always Euxe that my books
will find their wayhome now that
I've invested in book-plates. I
happened onto some charming;
ones lately. They are made by art
students at Antioch college, which
is located at Yellow Springs, Ohio.
They are most unusual in design,
and beautifully executed.
Begin Music Lessons Early. Classes and private lessons starting now.
"BOOK GOSSIP"
Footprints," by Kay Cleav
Strahan, a Portland woman, and
sister of Mrs. Virginia Bacon,
state librarian, won the first Scot
land Yard prize, and it was such a
success that the contest Is to be
continued. For the best detective
or mystery story submitted before
the 31st of December, 1929, to the
Doubled ay, Doran, Co., an award
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Portland, Graham, Oregon City,
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St. Johns, St. Helens, Molalla Electric ,
and Yiswwii, .Washington,
Kindergarten
Pre-School Work plus MusicaJ Kindergarten
Nature Study
Hand Work
Ages 8
September SO
Eurythmics
Dancing
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:0011:30, Car Service
Mrs. MARION MULKEY. Nelson Bldg.
Formerly with Ellison-White, Portland Chemeketa & Liberty
In conjunction with White School of the Dance Phone 8781
Minetta Magers
VOCAL
Graduate Chicago Musical College Studied with such emin
ent maestros as Charles W. Clark, David BIspham, Herman
DeVries and Herbert Miller.
High School Credits Given
Portland Studio: 915 Studio Bid;.
Salem Studio: Nelson Bid., Friday and Saturday
TeL 540
William Wallace Graham
"MAKER OF ARTISTS"
Concert Violinist and Teacher Head of the Violin
Department, Willamette University
JOHN WALLACE GRAHAM, Assistant
SJJDI03 IN NEW NELSON BUILDING
Cor. UKerty land Cheiieketa Stsij 'l. TeL 540
Mr. Graham has artist pupils playing and teaching
in all parts of the United States
ELMA WELLER
PIANIST AND TEACHER
Specializing in Tone building through the
Modern Weight Relaxation
Ensemble Playing Harmony and Eart raining
FOR BEGINNERS
Tho Dunning Improved Music Study
Student and Graduate, nnder Carrie Louise Dunning, founder
of the Dunning System. Twenty-two years successfully
teaching this Method
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS GIVEN
Studio 695 N. Liberty St. Phone 1351
Attention Mothers!
You are cordially invited to a VIOLIN
CLASS DEMONSTRATION Tuesday
afternoon, October First, at Four
thirty o'clock at my studio.
All mothers interested in the musical
education of their children will be
welcome.
ELIZABETH LEVY
254 North Church Street
T. S.
Ethel H.
Accredited Teacher
Piano and Pipe Organ
Dunning System of Im
proved Music Study for
beginners.
Pupils should enroll now
Res. 505 N. Summer Telephone 1370
R. W. HANS SEITZ
European Voice Pedagogue
Italian Method
Director of
SALEM Conservatory of Music
1344 Center St. Phone 6?6
High School Credits Diplomas
Voice Piano 'Cello Harmony
Counterpoint, Composition, Orchestration, Conducting
JOY TURNER MOSES
PIANIST DUNNING TEACHER VIOLINIST
Graduate New Eng. Con. Boston. Received Normal Dunning
Diploma In N. Y. City under Carre Louise Dunning, Originator.
For five years was Head of Violin Dept., and Piano Instructor
at Willamette University. While teaching at Willamette or
ganized and directed first Violin Ensemble in Salem.
Feature public recitals and programs for students.
Free Orchestra and Ensemble Classes
HIGH SCHOOL CREDITS GIVEN
Studio 335 N. Capital St. Phone 468M.
Lena Belle Tartar
Contralto Soloist Vocal Teacher Chorus Director
(Old Italian Method)
Specialist with Young Voices High School Credits
Known throughout the northwest as a director of prize
winning soloists, quartets and choruses.
Director of Music Salem High School
Studio 164 No. Liberty St. Res. 340 No. Liberty St.
Phone 334 Phono 1497-R
Prof. E. W. Hobson
TEACHER OF SINGING
Director of Apollo Club, Portland and Salem Civic
Male Chorus
Studio: Nelson Bldjr. Tel. 540 Res: 1550 State St.
RUTH BEDFORD
Teacher of Piano. Professional Accompanist.
GRADUATE OF BUSH CONSERVATORY
High School Credits given. Clatses now Starting.
Kelson Bldg Telephone (40
Musical Kindergarten
MRS. FRANK LILBURN ANNOUNCES THE
REOPENING OF HER MUSICAL KINDERGARTEN
September 30, 1929 Congregational Church Rooms
Monday, Wednesday
Friday Mornings
Phone 2392J, 1755J
or 1427J for details
Assistants
MISS BARBARA BARNES
of School of Professional
Dancing
MRS. F. B. MERCER
MISS LOIS PLUMMER
Mrs. Walter Denton
ACCREDITED TEACHER
Both private and in classes. Moore Fundamental Music System
for Children. Enroll Now.
Studio: Nelson Bldg. TeL 134. Residence 1336 Court.
Frank E. Churchill, Laura Grant Churchill
Accredited Teachers
Teacher In Pipe Organ and Teacher of Piano, Wallace
Piano. Both Beginners and Color Kindergarten and
Advanced Students. Moore Fundamental.
805 N. Winter Tel. 1429J Enroll Now
BAND
AND
ORCHESTRA L
Harmony Music Studio
705 N. Liberty
G. Calyar Larkin, Director
PIANO (Harmony)
BRASS (Non-pressure) REEDS and PERCUSSION
Individual and Class Instruction. Beginners and advanced.
Registry received about October 15th
ETHEL POLING PHELPS
Graduate Teacher of Piano
Moore Fundamental School of Music. Private or class lessons.
High School Credits.
Res. Studio 1120 Chemeketa Phone 2024J
4 Down town stndio. Room 4 Steusloff Bldg.
MRS. HENRY LEE
GRADUATE TEACHER OF PIANO
Authorized representative of the Moore Fundamental
Music System
PRIVATE OR CLASS LESSONS
Res. Studio: 735 Stewart St. Down-town Studio:
In Parrish Grove. Phone 1037J. Steusloff Bldg.
Lena May Dotson
PIANO
Special-Classes for Children
Residence Studio 1109 Union. Tel. 543-J
P.F.Thomas, Violin, Zena Thomas, Piano
THOMAS VIOLIN AND PIANO STUDIO
Accredited Melody-Way Teachers
New and modern, scientific methods
Organizers of community and school orchestra
High School credits given
Phone 1518-J S63 Statesman St.
Mrs. Lena Waters
Teacher of Piano,
Moore Fundamental Music System
Residence Studio 1658 Court St.
TeL 1150W
Mary Schultz
of New York City
TEACHER OF VIOLIN
Studio 1547 Market St. TeL 2445-W
BERTHA JUNK DARBY
Accredited Piano Teacher
authorized Instructor of the Moore's Fundrmental and Mu
liciansbip School of Music, also Progressive Series of Piano
Lessons for Older Students
Stndio 67 N. Cottage Phone 1950W
Bush Studio of Piano Yoke Dramatic Art .
Jessie F. Bush
Marjorie M. Walker
Crcdutte of Elileon-Whito
Phone 257CR, 1303 S. Corn'I St.
State Accredited Teacher
of Piano. Beginners and'
Advanced Classes 1.
Moore Fundamentals
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