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Art and Artists LETTERS AND THE ARTS 2-B Oakland Tribune, Sunday, Nov. 14, 1943 Music and Musicians Ballet Russe Season to Open Wednesday Night By JOHN MASON Chinese Artist to Show Public How He Paints Now showing at th de Young Museum Is an exhibition 25th Book Week of watercolors by one of China's foremost contemporary Annual Event finds War artists, Professor Chang. Shu-Chi. Professor Chang is already a familiar figure in this country both through his work exhib- The Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo comes to San Fran- t4eadmg-Americn gatlertes antf museums, and through mances. cisco Opera ffouse Wednesday night foi ter Themes in Ascendency his "official" capacity as "ambassador of art and good will" Featured will be Alexandra Danilova, Igor puskevitch, from the Chinese Government.

It was two years ago that Frederic Franklin and Ruthanna Boris. Professor Chang left the 1 tmmmmmmmmmmmmm Three new numbers will whet the appetite of balletomanes In honor of Children's Book Week, today's book page is edited by Orient and came to the United "The Red Poppy," "Etude" and the "Cuckold's Fair." the staff of the children's department, Oakland Public Library. Nancy States as a sort of cultural TV, TJ4 ie tn mnciK Barr Mavity, Tribune Literary Editor. emissary from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek. Since that time he has accomplished much by Gliere and choreography by Schwezoff.

It is a revision By NANETTE V. MORGAN, Chief Children's Librarian This year we celebrate the 25th Book Week. It was started 'just towards a better understanding be of a pre-war ballet, presented now as a tribute to the United Nations. It is -in three scenes, its S.F. Symphony To Open 32nd Season Friday after the first World War because a Boy Scout librarian felt that boys tween' our Chinese Allies and our were missing some of the best things in books.

When peace comes again selves, not to mention substantial setting a Chinese port. Originally, will it be enough that our young people have become skillful with their sums he has raised for United China the number required more than hands, that they have developed useful bodies? There will never have Relief. three hours to present. In its con been a time when the world will be so in need of men and women who, Today, 3 to 5 p.m., and for each densed version, only the best of the The San Francisco Symphony Or have learned to think down through the surface to the core of things chestra begins its 32nd season next Sunday through December 5, Prof. Chang will demonstrate his painting technique for all who care to see a music and choreography has been retained.

"Etude" is to the music of Bach and the choreography by Nijinska. Friday afternoon at 2:15 in Memorial Opera House. The program will be repeated Saturday night. and to judge wisely and use their influence on the side of right. To develop this power one needs to have formed the habit of going to the storehouse of wisdom and experience found in books.

And this habit begins in babyhood when picture books are made a source of pleasure Chinese artist at work. The dem onstration is well worth seeing The season stands brilliantly lonn to a little child and is strengthened as he grows up through the differ both in artistic and financial Dromise. Pierre Monteux, in his ent phases of his interest till he has reached the plane where they are a necessary part of life. There is no period when they can safely'be Prior to the Japanese invasion Professor Chang Jived with his wife and four children in Nanking, acting gs head of the art department at the National Central University neglected, ninth year as conductor has planned alluring programs, eminent guest artists have been engaged and a record-breaking season ticket sale is reported at the box office. There is another aspect to consider also.

Boys and girls need books llfcSipplllllifi I if 4 I tii is? there, when the capital wris moved to Chungking, the university went XI now especially books of faith and assurance to counteract the uncertainty of a world at war books of fantasy and imagination to lift them with it and so did Professor Chang. out of a world of tragic realism books of humor to keep them laughing His family, however, were caught in in the midst of hardship and sorrow books-of inspiration to raise them Monteux has arranged the following program for the first Friday afternoon and Saturday evening concert: Overture. "Cariolamis." Beethoven; Sym occupied territory, and it has been six years since Professor Chang above the urge to hate. We still have thee books here in America, as they have them no where else in the world. has seen them.

one Such leading museums as the Chi Illustration for "Nothing New Under the Sun (Hardly)," of the whimsically humorous stories In "Homer phony No. fi. Pastoral. Beethoven; a Jirst San Francisco playing of Suite No. 1.

Remeo and Juliet," Prokofieff; Till cago Art Institute, the Baltimore Museum of Art and the Kansas City Eulenspigel, Richard Straus. Art Institute of this country, also -Andre Kostelanetz will be guest conductor at the season's first Satur the Royal Ontario Museum, the BREVITIES Current Books Reflect Current Interest As is always true, current books reflect current interest at present, war. Many give information about all the different phases of preparation for ahd the implements used in war- They begin with a picture book. "I Want to Anita Brenner (Scott Company, with no war in it, through "Soldiers, Sailors. Fliers and Marines," by Mary Elting and Robert Weaver (Doubleday, Doran which answers all the questions about life in the armed forces that any child, and many Montreal and Ottawa Museums of Canada, have held one-man shows day evening "Pop," November 27.

He has programmed: Overture to Breugnon." Kabateu DOG OF WAR, by Fairfax Dow of his work. This exhibition at the Stories That Make Us Know Our Allies Better vsky. Symphony No. 2. sham minor, De Young marks his first showing ney; Dodd, Mead Co, $2.00 Cop- Miaakoksky; "A Lincoln Portrait on the West Coast.

Symohonic land; "Porgy and Bass, a sol- Mongrel dog, befriended by a all to be A major accomplishment was his Picture, adults, would want to know, made clear with numerous, amusing pic tures, to books like "American Warplanes" by Elizabeth Conger (Double first time. heard in San Francisco for thi dier, secures his future by his obedi The Hundred Doves," a aeroll Rimsky-Kor- nd "Caprioccio Ipgnol, day, Doran Si $2.00) which describes and illustrates witji clear pic symboliiing the doves of peace akoff. ence to orders, and proves his loyalty and understanding by his tures all our fighting planes, with a lew stories of the bravery of aome which was presented by the generalissimo to President Roosevelt 'MESSIAH' SOLOISTS actions during battle. Age l-lo. By ELVEZIA LORENZINI Children's Librarian of our airmen.

The last two books have been checked for accuracy. Our boys esDedally are becoming airminded, and no wonder. The Unruh Philharmonic Chorus nd which now hangs in the White MR. RED SQUIRREL, by Tom Alexandra Danilova That better understandings may announced last week its soloists for Boys before they reach their teens read the experiences of men in House. Robinson; Viking Press.

N.Y.; $1.50. the double taerformance of The Regarding his work, his friend. service written for adults. Many of these writers are hardly more than A delightful story of the antics of Messiah." Soloists in the afternoon jboys themselves. But In addition to these war books there are fasci- come to us of those Nations who are our Allies in this present struggle for democracy, the following books a red squirrel while having tea will be Virginia Blair soprano: Bar Dr.

Lin Yutang, says: "Prof. Chang Shu-Chi. has achieved a special technique with two-color brushes with a little girl. Illustrations by Kurt Wiese. Age 6-10.

are among those recommended to whleh should be highly interesting bara Beatty, alto; Larry ulover. tenor; Oliver Jones, basso. Miss Blair, a California girl, has just returned from 10 years in New NIPPER. THE LITTLE BULL to all artists. The delicate shading This is the fifth version of the same work frrst presented in Monte Carlo in 1925.

"Cuckold's Fair" is an Iberian dance creation by the dancer. Pilar Lopez. It is in one act, the music by Gustave Pittaluga. Here is tne season In detail: which he achieves With such com PUP, by Dorothy L'Hommedieu; J. B.

Lippincott Boston; $1.75. young readers: THE LAND OF THE POLISH PEOPLE, by Eric Kelly: Stokes, N.Y.; $2.00, An informational book of great charm by the author whose plete ease is amazing. It is a delight nating books telling in picture and story about countries and people all over the world where our men are fighting. Those who read are surely growing world minded. It affords a wonderful opportunity to impress a child with the fact that people in other lands are really not so different under the skin, and that we owe them a great debt for their contributions to our life here.

On this page some of these books are reviewed. Slovakian Children's Difficulties Provide Theme Several books have been published telling about boys and girls who York State. For the evening performance the following soloists were chosen: A friendly little bull pup has his first adventure in snow, and takes a trip in search of Jack Frost. Good to watch Professor Chang at work, which shows more clearly than anything else the quickness and ease with which conceptions of line and book THE TRUMPETER OF KRA Wednesday evening. November 17 to tell to children.

Age 6-10, Ruth Myall, soprano: Lucile Opdahl, alto; Randall tenor; Dr. Henri Shefoff, basso. KOW won the Newbery medal in 1928. Mr. Kelly knows Poland well, having lived there after the First PACK JACK TRAIL, by Addison form are recorded by Chinese paint-era, through mastery of the brush." havetbme to the United States for the duration, and are trying to adjust Talbott; Macrae, Smith Company, N.Y.; $2.00.

A camping trip of two ANNUAL BY WOMEN ARTISTS The performances will be Sunday, December 5 at 3:00 and 8:30 p.m. at the Oakland Auditorium Theater. World War while engaged in social welfare work, and later in teaching and studying at the University of "Grapes and Birds" is one, of Prcf. Chang Shu-Chi's paintings in exhibition at the De Young Museum. Etude.

Red Poppy and Prince (new version i. Thursday evening, November 17 Swan Ike. Scheherazade and Cuckold's, fair (new Spanish ballet Friday evening. November 19 Syl-phides. Red Poppy and Beau Danube.

Saturday afternoon, November 20 Giselle. Rodeo and Cuckold Fair, Sunday alternoon. November 21 Chopin Concerto, Snow Maiden and Prince Igor. Sunday evening. November- 21 Etude, Ancient Russia and Beau Danube.

Monday evening, November 22 Car-naval, Nutcracker and Prince laor. Tuesday i 2. November 23 The San Francisco Society of Krakow. The book covers the Women Artists' 18th (annual exhi geography, history and social life Encouragement for highly quali of the people, and the national fied professional musicians inducted character of the country, which has bition will open November 17. The society's workshops in the Bay region are solely devoted to the war effort and act as agencies by providing artist-members to the -Arts into the Army is ottered tnrouan the establishment by the Wai" De themselves to our customs so different from their own.

"Yanko in America," by Charlotte Lederer (Crowell Company, N.Y., is one. Two Slovakian children's difficulties in becoming adjusted to life in America are told with great understanding. Incidents in the story bring out the fact that friendliness and sincerity will win friendship, and that when trouble comes people of every race forget themselves. It also brings out the mutual contributions of others to America and of ours to them. This cannot be emphasized too much.

The author grew up in a land which most of us knew little about until recently, one to which we are indebted for many things, especially in the field of art. She had to bring her two daughters here before the war broke, and knows whereof she speaks. Many authors are consciously trying. In indirect ways, to break down race and class prejudice. Doris Gates did it when she wrote "Blue given so many brilliant person EXHIBIT BY" "TUN GEE Yun Gee has been about a bit, including China, where he was born partment of band training section Chopin Concerto, Snow Maiden and boys with an old prospector, giving many good hints and facts about the out-or-doois and wild animal life.

Added to this a mystery With saboteurs; Age 10-12. VuPPIES FOR KEEPS, by Dorothy P. Lathrop; Macmillan Company, N.Y.; $2.00. The'story of four Pekingese puppies, throughout their puppy days with the family who finally decides to keep them for always. Each stage of the puppy-hood is depicted by beautiful illustrations by the author.

Age 4-8. alities to the world. Illustrated with photographs and one pictorial map. and Skills section of the Red Cross to teach in the rehabilitation pro AUSTRALIA; the Island Con gram of hospitals, and others for the decorating of recreational centers and hospitals for men and for professionally trained musicians in two replacement training cenicis. at Camp Ciowder, and Camp Lee, Va.

For the first time the United States Army is giving musicians opportunity for a specific course of training with a view to functioning as bandsmen. tinent, by Grace Hogarth; Houghjefi Mifflin N.Y. $2.00. Planned for children of 9 to 10 to 13 years, the text is simple and concise, while women in the The ac Cfckhold Fair. Wednesday evening.

November 24 Sylphides. Ancient Russia and Rodeo. Thursday afternoon, Nnvemher Etude, Red Poppy and Cuckhold Fair. OAKLAND-SYMPHONY The season's opening concert of the Oakland Symphony Orchestra at the Auditorium Theater, Sunday afternoon, November 28. will pre-ent young and brilliant Kato Mendelssohn, pianist, as guest artist.

Willow" a few years, ago. John Tunis is doing it in his sport stories that are such favorites with boys. "Keystone Kids" being the' current many of the illustrations are in tivities of the workshops are vividly illustrated in the exhibition by colors and others in black and white. one. (Harcourt, Brae i N.Y., He not onlv tells a fast Leopold Stokowski's schedule, will moving, thrilling tale in some field of sport, but through the unfolding THE PUP HIMSELF, by Morgan Dennis; Viking N.Y.; $1.00.

How the pup Himself in search of food, meets first one adventure after photographs of murals done in these centers, with posters, charts and mans. It covers the history, geography and economic conditions of this continent, and its present day place in of Chinese-American parents, thence to San Francisco, "to Paris, New York, His paintings have been exhibited in any cities and are now at the Milch Galleries. New York. Eastern critics give him full credit for his paintings, his genial philosophy about art which he carries on after a qay's work in a Brooklyn war factoW. We knew Yun Gee's works in is early days in San Francisco, hie has developed since then, but stilt carries the spirit of Ancient Chinas in his Eastern critics praise him for that.

Th Milch Galleries atalogue includes" take him to Mexico and Guatemala of the story deals honestly with some race or class problem or some principle that needs to be faced. The work submitted by the Bay this Winter, in addition lo his engagements in the United States, world affairs. Bearing with distinction the name of her great great grandfather. Felix stokowski will leave Hollywood this Rich Food for Child's Mind in Stories Mendelssohn, she has been appear month for New York to conduct the Region workshops was juried with the help of Dr. Clause Pepper -for the Eastbay and of Paul Forster in San Francisco.

Another novelty of this year's annual is a separate "neto MADE IN CHINA, bv Cornelia Spencer; Knopf, N.Y. $3.00. It not only introduces young people and the average reader to what China has given to the world in arts and crafts, poetry and literature, but it makes the reader aware of the another, generally in the guise of another dog, and finally finds not only food, but a place for Himself. Age S-i HOMER PRICE, bv Robert Mc-Closkey; Viking, N.Y.; $2.00. Six stories all about the same boy.

Homer Price, who lives in a small town but never fails to stir up ad That Parents Will Wish to Read Aloud By CONSTANCE MITCHELL, Branch Supervisor, Children's Work Families that have the habit of reading aloud acquire a fund of members section, which is jury NBC. Symphony Orchestra in a series of 12 concerts lasting until next March. He will, then go to Mexico to conducWsfx concerts at the invitation of the Mexican Government. Next he will appear in Guatemala, ing in concert since the age of 6. Under the commission of Dohnanyi, she entered the Royal Hungarian Academy of Music at 8.

and 10 years later received the artist's diploma the highest ranking in a class of 50. A year later she was presented with the Franz Liszt free. one page in Chinese. SANITY IN ART EXHIBIT things the Chinese value above all things, beauty, wisdom and democ venture. Death came to Mrs.

Josephine memories that last a lifetime. The choice of what to read aloud is wide, the material on which to draw is inexhaustible. Enthusiasm for books Is infectious: to the parents of today belongs that special privilege, for also on invitation of the Government, and will return to Mexico THE CANARY, by PHOTOGRAPH Qfc IIINA Photographs of Chjna at war, gathered by Dr. Lo ofeattle, give a comprehensive picture of China award, conferred by the State upon racy. Lin Yutang says in the for-word, "The American public' is in present need of exactly a book like this, with hundreds of little facts Phil Stong; Dodd Company; $2.00 usi-1 to make a motion picture.

the most outstanding young Hancock Logan, Chicago, founder and National president of the Society for Sanity in Art, on the opening day of the annual exhibition of A book with a war setting to be added to the list of laugh-provoking since 192H. The exhibitionXat the San through them, as a channel, can come a habit of life-long happiness. Among the recently published books for boys and girls are several which fall into this category, books ageless in appeal -and in which a wide variety of ages can find amusement and enlightenment that the people are beginning to ask Francisco Museum of Art Is divided cian. With the Oakland Symphony Miss Mendelssohn will play the Liszt Piano Concerto in A Major. tales py tnis author.

The Missouri Patrice MUnsel. 18. coloratura soprano, held a contract today guaranteeing her a minimum of $120,000 for concert appearances during the Canary is the favorite mule of the in six groups: China at Peace; The Enemy Came; ChinaFights Back; Training for War; The, Peo two boys who help make things about China." Aged 12 up. BASIC FAITH IS BASIS LEGENDS OF THE UNITED NA TIONS, by Frances Frost; Whittle Liszt composed the work originally hum. Daughter of a the cii luce yceiia.

uduiiit a tone poem for orchestra with: piano, but later changed its title to wHh a Huroki New three years. tied SENSIBLE KATE, by Doris Gates the society local chapter at the Legion of Honor. This exhibition will continue through December. Bay region artists, who are not radical, are well represented, including Paul A. Schmidtt, Virginia Klopstock, W.

R. Cameron, Babette Fickert, Herman Struck and Adolph Berson, The officers of the San Francisco Vnrk ple Behind the Fighting Lines.The last two groups cover the six years that China has resisted the Japanese sey House, N.Y. $2.50. The author has compiled and retold famous Viking Company, N.Y.; $2.00. An Piano Concerto No.

2. Thus the Thurber Tells of Little Princess Such a book is Moons" by the well-known humorist, James Thurber. It is a tale of. a little princess who wanted the moon and of how she got it. Every family will laugh at the perplexed wise men, the enraged king, the wise jester, and the practical way in which the little princess solved all the problems which baffled her elders.

Louis Slobodkin, a distinguished artist, has drawn the illustrations. appealing stqry for little girls about Kate, who, having no beauty de folktales popular in the United Na tions, which show tie courage and orchestra shares many of the lead-, fprs frfm m()vies rafjj(, flnd ing themes with the solo part. ghe may makc her jn The name.Mondelssohn appears revivai of -The a major importance once again on, of Hof(man- this season. invaders. The exhibition is on view through November.

PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS cided that her best bid far popularity was to be sensible. Then sbe the basic faith of the Nations now found what really counts in life united in the high purpose of defending and maintaining freedom Ages 8,12. this program, uonauctor uriey seei has -chosen the tuneful and charm-! Ruth Slentzynski, infant prodigy Trinidad FumJsheS Setting for Story ing Scotch Svmphonv as the chief'at four, has appeared in concert in wt.oi n( riV nLn FmPri I Sly Mongoose, by Katharine Pollock, is a story of Trinidad th branch of the society are: Haig Patigian, president; John Garth, secretary, and S. Saunders, treasurer. Directors, John J.

Baum-gartner, Peter A. Ilyin. George Demont Otis. Paul A. Schmidtt, David F.

Schwarz and James A. Holden. PEACHBLOSSOM. by Eleanor Frances Lattimore, Harcourt, Brace round out the program, first the Berlin. Bucharest.

London, nd peopW The title is taken from an old calypso song The Legion of Honor is exhibiting "Faces and Places in Brazil," a collection of photographs by, Genevieve Naylor, and "Etchings by Francisco De Goya." The latter consists of 30 prints, partly first editions, including "proverbios," the "Deastros de la Guerra," "Tauromachie." Both shows continue through November. N.Y.. $1.50. A gripping little romantic "Rosamunde" bv Schubert. 1 1940 she gave a concert in the nero cauea But his real name was never whispered and the modern "Overture to a'mbrial Opera House in San aiud- were- ghosts might hear it and everyone knew that love and helpfulness ana a merry disposition.

SONG OF TOMORROW, by Charlie May Simon: Dutton Company, N.Y.; $2.00. The struggles of a backwoods girl who loved her violin and determined to win her way to a music institute. For older girls who like a little romance and realism both. story of a six-year-old Chinese girl Cisco for the benefit of Polish relief, -uu orl easy your name once they knew it. learning prolonged applause At her Although Sombo was only a little boy.

he wanted above all things a Drama" by American Arthur Shep herd, formerly of Salt Lake City which shows that love and kindness still exist in the midst of war. Ages 4-8. DUTCH ART ON DISPLAY and now residing in Cleveland, concert of December 1 in Wheeler Ohio, where his musical activities I Auditorium, she will play 24 Chopin Paintings by Joep Nicolas, Dutch SONGS AND GAMES OF THE dog, and one special dog at that. But how could he get money enough to buy it. The adventures that follow are sometimes funnv.

sometimes almost tragic. The story has gaiety and real atmosphere from a little known place. artist famed as a designed of AMERICAS, translated and ar- Etudes. include teaching and composing. stainRil glass are nn rvhihitinn at TilRFRTY, ranged by FmnK Hen i us.

Hi'iiUuei Meier and Frank, San Francisco, by Robert Lawson; Little, Brown Comoany, N.Y. $2.00. For engender Carullne irons, pi'eMdent of the Alameda County Music Teach- a ra' A aanfi at inn -innni i nrAc rha Si Boston; $2.00. American his Contribution to American Folk Lore September 14-18. They depict the Dutch contribution to world cul mm tory, from the beginning up to and including the present war, told by ture.

Nicolas, born in 1898. in Roe- mond, the Netherlands, came to famous sayings of famous people. Each quotation is followed by a vember meeting will be held this! wah true American flavor are rare, for our counlry )s afternoon at the studio of Elizabeth ito vollng have many legends of its own, but such boisterous stories as Simpson, 2833 Webster Street. "Paul Bunyon" and "Pecos Bill, however, have long been popular with Berkeley. "Dr.

Wm. Knuth of Sanbys Bnd S1' pense of exaggeration is strong and forms the baris Francisco State College will speak. ifor humor. This year a real contribution to American folk lore CARMEX 'AMAl'A Carmen Amaya, the fiery fla-manco dancer and her troupe of 18 will be at the Oakland Auditorium Theater Saturday night, November 27. under auspices of William E.

Chamberlain. It has been said of Amaya that she "has the devil ifi her body and fairly burns up the stage with her thundering heels." America three years ago. He now has his first citizenship papers. short explanation of when and how it came to be also an illustration WORH BY BRITISH ARTISTS by the author. Age 10-14.

Evelyn Ramberg Olsson, pianist. Willi nas Deen puonsnea. is ine Jack Tales," edited by Richard Chase, perform a concerto of Wilhelml These are simple stories of the boy, Jack, who always comes out on Oils, water colors, drawings and BARRIE AND DAUGHTER, by Rebecca Caudill; Viking Press, N.Y.; prints by contemporary British artists will be on display at the De Young Museum, beginning November 18. The exhibition is cir In her company are some of ths! $2.00. A pioneer story of the Ken mem in me iiiourujtin country oi jsortn Carolina and they have been handed down from one-story teller to another for generations.

The introduction will interest students and the virility and humor of the stones will make them lively fireside reading for young and old. Stenhammer. Swedish composer. Douglas Thompson will assist. The Alameda County M.T.A.

will hold its monthly program at the Berkeley Women's City Club at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, November 27. tucky bin people, telling of the ing Pan-American friendship among children, nothing could be more helpful than this book. It is a collection- of songs and games known in all the countries of South and Central America and Mexico. The book is attractively illustrated.

THE TANGLED WEB, by Estelle Urbahns: Dutton Company, N.Y. $2.00. This is one of the stories designed for younger children having a Chinese background. concerns a Chinese orphan boy apprenticed to a potter. Accidently the boy breaks the lid of the potter's prized possession, a beautiful teapot.

Frightened by the accident, the young apprentice hides the lid. and laboriously and carefully mends it. He is sure his master will not detect the mending, yet when he is very sure, he realizes that he-will know. Then a quick dramatic climax is reached when a still small career of a young girl in the family culated by the Toledo Museum of Art. NEW EXHIBITS PROMISED itMKa m-jo" Werner Janssen's symphony or-U' k.

1 Th.r bit the tiiivj I lllil rl 11 VCI1 I II fX "fir nn ition lant.An I A Dr. Jermayne MacAgy, acting di rhilrl anrl art. it i. j-, rwu ui uic jtdi. rtKe 12 up.

chestra will give the first performance of Charles Jones' Overture today jn Los Angeles. Jones has been a member of the Mills College faculty since 1939. His overture was rector of the Legion of Honor, is en route for New York and other Eastern cities to arrange for special exhibitions at the Mureau during the coming year. worlds finest guitar players, as well as the illustrious, pianist Raymond Sachse. Carmen Amaya's 'tlan will appear at the San Francisco Opera House Sunday afternoon, November 28, under auspices of the California Concerts.

The San Francisco Art Commission's Municipal Concert Series will open Wednesday night November 24. in Civic Auditorium with Leo-pold Stokowski conducting the San JYancisco Symphony Orchestra in Petrujka Stravl hi flat minorV 6hoatafVrr; Tschaikowiky; "Witohes' Sabbath" and 'The Great Portal of Kiev." Mouasonsky. nd a first San Frahciaeo playing of Ohere'a apic symphony, MXlya GREAT CAESAR'S GHOST, by Manning Coles; Doubleday. Doran N.Y.; $2.00. From the time the jeweled bracelet is missing from the British Museum, until a trip to Africa on the trail of a fluke, and written at the request of Pierre voice says close to hi ear.

"Do you discovery of a hidden of Animal Stories, Poems, Religion THE -CUNNING FOX and Other Tales, by Hope Bristrr-: Watktnsr Knopf Company, N.Y.; $200. Animal folk tales- from old traditions of European countries. IN AND OUT. by Tom Robinson; Lots of Fun for Six-Year-Olds CAPTAIN" JOE AND THE ESKIMO, by-na; byVeotU -McKinliy Adams, Sather Gate Book Shop, Berkeley; $1.25. Lots of big clear rollicking pictures and a text which will make any youngster chuckle make this Monteux of the San Francisco Symphony, which orchestra will play it soon, with Jones conducting.

-The first overture Gardner Read, 30, Kansas' City composer, was given its world premiere last week by the Indianapolis Symphony" great teacher has-warned 1WII Enloyr ED WE CRY" ingenuity-of-W-io boys saves the life of the party as well as adding spirit to it. Age 12 up. DON'T" COUNT YOUR CHICKS, by Ihgri and Edgar d'Aulaire: deception? Have not ancient teacn-ings shown in all the land ef China that deception is frowned upon by Heaven? Ages 6-12. CHILDHOOD MEMORIES THE- WATER-BUFFALO CHILr DREN, by Pearl Buck; Day Com story, with a meaning well coated "Books are keys to Wisdom'. treasure; are gates to lands ef pleasure; Books are paths that up- ward lead, Books ar friends? CbmeIef us read." The BEST in Children's BOOKS at the OLD DOOK SHOP 50 Grand Avenue Hlflhfljf.

6703 Oakland 12. California- Write In far CaiaUfee Viking Company, N.Y.: $2.50. A book-of -poems- fbrrhrldren "ilfus'-trated with the lovely pictures of with fun. a "natural" for 6-year-olds- Doubleday, Doran CoTN.Y.; $2 50. Story based upon the old folktale or eitner sex.

-The captain and the little Eskimo boy marooned on the ice, from which the good natured but perplexed captain vainly tries CHILDREN'S BOOK VEEK-1 943 NOVEMBER 14th to 20th JUVENILE BOOKS rCB ALL ACES ALSO A Complelt Una of the OZ Books pany. $1.50. A Story lor cniiaren of today reconstructed eut of her childhood memories. Ages e-10? THE GOOD-LUCK HORSE, by Chi Yu and Plat? Chan; Whittlesy House, N.Y. $150.

An adaptation of an old Chinese legend which retells the adventuresof Wah-Toong a little Chinese boy, and his miraculous paper pony. The unique illustrations by Plato Chan, a 12-year- to rescue him, do not see eya to sye, but each behaves sensibly according to his lights. Mrs. Adams, now a teacher in the Oakland schools, got the idea for her with a modern American setting. Distinguished Illustrations.

MIGHTY HUNTER, by Berta and Elmer Hader; Macmillan Company, Y-; $2 00. A little Indian boy decides it is as well to go to school as to hunt THREE GAY TALIS FROM GRIMM, translated by Wanda Gag; Coward, McCann. N.Y.; $1 50. The author read these tales in the original al a rhilH Now ah anvftl us ILKA CHASE 2.E0 SATHER GATE DOOK SHOP 2335 Telegraph Are. TH erevall t5ia Berkeley Marguerite de Angeli.

TELL ME ABOUT GOD, by Mary Alice Jones; Rank $2 00 A book for little children that answers many difficult questions very wisely. The author is -a leader in the field of religious education Attractive illustrations. SILENT NIGHT, by Herta Pauli; Knopf Company; $2.00 This is the story of how iis best'loved hymr came to be written and what ha: Happened to it as it has been used over the wide world by many itory while traveling with her doc-or husband to Alaska, unloading supplies for the Eskimo schools. She hs two boys of her own. and uses her understanding of both br netting and her audience to good old Chinese boy.

are as interesting ai the itory. The youthful artist 174 Fourteenth. TIIE HOLMES BOOK CO. Street ntir ht tranalatinna with auitahle haa already liven exhibit ef his illustrations. 'paintings in Europe and America.

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