Star-Phoenix from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada • 26

PACE FOUR TIIE PRAIRIE PALS. SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1933. Pals "Post Office Happy Singers Sport Corner morgue picture and it will be quite easy. A Pal, GLYNN REYNOLDS. Suite B14 Cambridge Court, Saskatoon.

Dear Sport Pals: In my previous letter to this corner I gave my views as to how the teams would line up in the American division of the NXLL. Well here are my ratings for the International division of the NRJL First, Montreal Maroons should take the cellar position. I think the reason for their slump is because they lack new hockey talent on their ciub roster. New York Americans will take second last place I think. They have a well-balanced club and everything else needed for a Stanley Cup winner.

They seem to lack scoring punch, though. Second position goes to the Montreal Canadiens who have a fast, defensive and offensive club. They should -prove to be a real thorn in the side to other teams when the play-offs roll around. First honors go, of course Toronto Maple Leafs. They have good hockey talent in their rookies and veterans.

They rightly deserve first place as they have been trying hard all the time. WARREN. 920 Avenue North. Saskatoon. Dear Sport Fans: This Is my first letter to the Prairie Pals.

I am in grade 3 and my favorite sport is hockey. I like the Saskatoon Quakers and the Americans. I think the Quakers should win the Allan Cup. It is too bad Conacher retired. but I still think that the Maple Leafs will win.

Another hockey fan, EARL MILLER. Dear Hockey Fans: Here is something that may be of interest to our Western hockey Happy Birthdays The editor congratulates the following boys and girls whose birthdays occur this coming week: March 13. Doris Cam pain, Ian-fine, Colette Wunderlich. Cud-worth; Lorraine Vos hell. Crystal Springs; Kenneth Hermon, Alsask: Harold Gilbert, Young; Margaret Pernitzky, Harris; Norma Edith Friesen, Aberdeen; Austin George Underbakhe, Radville; George Oliver.

Nokomis. March 14. Joseph OConnor, Saskatoon Lillian Seebach. Hanley; Phyllis Pinchbeck, Millerdale; Jean McLeod. Yorkton; David Campbell, Nokomis; Robert Anderson, Saskatoon; Lawrence Erickson, Saskatoon; Harry Baycroft, Aberdeen; John Myron Ryan, Fielding; Bernice Spence, Richlea; Bruce Normal FTckey, Pleasantdale Phoebe Merritt, Fusilier.

March 15. Leonard Fairweather, Saskatoon Dorothy Clement, Saska-toon, Laura Larson, Saskatoon; William Bryan Gudjonson, Wyn-yard; Jean Bowler, Loon Lake. March 16. Murray James Kyle, Tisdale; Patricia Melville Bright, Maymont; Lloyd Kclland, Science Hill, Ontario; Jimmy Ball, Saskatoon: Giollo G. Kelly.

Saskatoon; Robert Campbell, Biggar; Lois Gianque, Saskatoon Hotace Knight, Maymont. March 17. Patsy McGunigal, Saskatoon; Albert Spratt, Meacham; Alma Ede, Saskatoon; Alfred Pernitzky, Harris; Charles Getty, Saskatoon; Thomas Delvecchio, Clark's Crossing; Frances Ann Morin, Saskatoon; Leslie Patrick Rodda, Tichfield; Patricia Partington, North Battleford; Nora M. Warren, Saskatoon; Clifford Court-ice. Battleford; John MacNaughton, Eston, March 18.

Marjorie Tupper, Plunkett; Mona P. Ferrie, North Battle-fold; Tom Driscoll, New Brigadier, Eileen Hayes, Wilkie; George Le May, Kindersley. March 19. Dorothy Kendal, Allan: Norman Kindersley; John Sefton, Mel fort Hope McKay, Anerley; Norma Parkhouse, Suite B.14, Cambridge Court, Saskatoon, TSask. Dear Pals? The popular song Bel Mir Bist Du Schon has been much discussed as to origin.

I have the whole history of the song and Im going to start from the beginning. Before I forget, I am indebted to Life" magazine for the material. Sholom Secunda wrote the music in 1932 while sitting on the boardwalk -at Rock away Beach. Jacob Jacobs wrote the Yiddish lyrics. Today he and Secunda rue thp day they- sold their rights to Bei Mir.

The song made its debut in October, 1932, in a Yiddish musical comedy called I Would if I Could, which ran for half a year In a Brooklyn theatre. Bel Mir" was sung by the star, Aaron Lebedeff, who is often called the Yiddish A1 Jolson. Bei Mir was published first in 1932 by Secunda himself. This edition sold about 10,000 copies. Last Fall Secunda and Jacobs sold Bel Mir for only $30 to J.

and J. Kajn-men, twin Jewish song publishers. An early admirer of Bei Mir was Mrs. Jennie Grossinger, of the Grossinger Hotel, Ferndale, N.Y. The Grossinger Hotel is on the fringe of the Catskills, known as the Yiddish Alps or the borscht belt.

Here Jennie Grossinger last Summer taught Bei Mir to two negro entertainers, Johnny and George. Johnny and George sang it in Yiddish at the Yacht Club in Manhattan, where, they claim, song writers Sammy Cohn and Saul Chaplin heard them, decided to write an English version. Chaplin and Cohn contradict Johnny and George, saying that they knew and played Bei Mir back in 1935. The Cohn-Chaplin song was issued in December by Harms, who pays the Kammen royalties. The first phonograph record was made for Decca by the Andrew sisters.

It sold 75.000 copies in its first month. Andrew sisters salary jumped from $150 to $550 a week. Warner Bros, bought Bei Mir to use in its forthcoming film Love, Honor and Behave. WARREN (14). Saskatoon.

Dear Pals. I am sending in the words to a song that was written by a man who used to live in Canada and later moved to England. I LOVE YOU CANADA I love you Canada, for you mean so much to me, I love your hills and valleys And your stately maple tree. I love all your dear people, Tho far away I roam. When I hear them speak of Canada I long for home, sweet home.

KING. Watrous, Sask. Dear Pals: Here are the words to Do You Remember Sweetheart? from the movie, Maytime." Oh love is so sweet in the springtime When blossoms are fragrant in May, No years that are coming can bring time To make me forget, dear, this day. HI love you in life's grey December The same as I love you today. My heart ever young will remember The thrill it knew That day in May.

Chorus: Sweetheart, sweetheart, sweetheart. Will you love me ever. Will you remember the day, love. When we were happy in May, My dear one. Sweetheart, sweetheart, sweetheart.

Though our paths in life may sever. To life's last faint ember. Will you remember Springtime, love time. May? Life Insurance Agent: One moment, sir, before I fill in your application. What make of car do you drive Client: I don't drive any.

I hate them. Life Insurance Agent: Sorry, but our company no longer insures fans. Nearly half of the jjfofes-sionals learned their hockey in Manitoba and west. Many fans believe Western players are outstanding in certain ways. Here is what Conny Smyth manager of Toronto Maple Leafs, says: In a general sense, there are a couple of distinctions.

After watching Canadian amateur finals for many years I think Westerners are not so good individually, but do have an edge in team play. They are also quite smart in puck carrying and making plays, but usually their shooting is inferior to that of the Eastern team members. However, a Western player cannot be definitely distinguished from an Eastern rookie, he says. "BONNIE LOU (14). Laird, Sask.

Dear Pals: As the hockey season draws to a close and the playoffs continue, like numerous others, would like to express an opinion in regard to the winner of the Stanley Cup. The Toronto Maple Leafs will undoubtedly be in first place in the Canadian section while the Boston Bruins, I think, will hold a similar position in the American division. Obviously the Rangers will give the Boston club a hard run for their money, but the aggressive and defensive style of the latter team, will, in my opinion, put them out on top. As to the winner, I have chosen the close-checking and hard-working Boston Bruins. Why? Not that I wouldn't like to see a Canadian team regain the cup.

No. Just simply because the Boston aggregation will prove too much for the "flashy Leafs. Hoping to receive correspondence. I remain, A Pal-to-be, HOWARD FRIESEN (14). In Radioland Maidstone, Sask.

Dear Radio Fans: Hello, everybody! Here I am again with a little tuning in, here, there and everywhere. How many Pals listen to Melody Puzzles? In this program there are small dialogues with the title of a popular song hidden in the conversation. Then after a num- her of boys and girls have guessed the song, the Lucky Strike orchestra plays it. The station is KGHL, Billings, and the time 6 oclock each Monday evening. If you want a really good serial, listen in to Big Sister.

I think this is one of the most human stories ever broadcast. Listen in at 12 oclock noon from CJCA, Edmonton. like Stephen Andrunyk. H.C.P., I also think that Howie Wing is a very good program. Be sure to tune in the first chance you get.

The Lux Radio Theatre Hollywood Hotel," Jack Benny, and the Chase and Sanborn Hour all prove to be very popular programs. The Lux Radio Theatre has stood first in Americas estimation ever since it begpn, which is, I believe, four years ago. "Hollywood Hotel also rates very high. Another new program which is gaining popularity fast is "All hands on deck for Don Winslow of the United States navy." This is a peace program which begins "peace clubs all across the continent. These clubs are called ships and are named after famous people and places.

Listen in some afternoon to Don Winslow over the C.B.C. This program is also about the adventures of Don Winslow in the Hawaiian Islands. Now. I'd like to thank all those who voted for me as leader of the -Radio Corner. I hope all the radio fans will continue to write, so we can make this corner a success.

Your leader, radio hostess, Ruth Christopherson, RHP, The Pas, Manitoba Dear Pals: This is my first letter to the Prairie Pals. I am in grade 7 and was 12 years old January 2. I was born in Calgary and left there when I was two, then we came to The Pas. We may go away this year. My hobbies are music, skating, skiing.

I hope that some of the Pals will write to me. I promise I will answer all their letters. A Pal-to-be, JOAN PURCELL. Maymont, Sask. jDear Pals: I have been a silent reader for many years and have only now decided to write.

I hope this will not be the last letter, but as I am secretary of C.G.I.T., it takes most of my time. I enjoy the Puzzle Corner, the Pals Post Office and the Happy Singers. I would like to receive letters from other boys and girls and I will try my best to answer them, even if it might only be a short note. DOREEN MORGENROTH (Aged 12.) Plunkett, Sask. Dwr Pals: This is my first letter to the Pals.

I am 9 years old and my birthday is on September 3. I am in grade 4. There are four in my class. My favorite sport is hockey and tny favorite player in the NHL is Harvey Jackson. I will tell you more about it next time.

A Pal-to-be. FRED SCOTT 9. Watrous, Sask. Dear Pals: This is my first letter to the Pals, but I have read your most interesting paper for a long time. I am a girl of fourteen with fair hair and blue eyes.

I am in grade eight, at the Watrous school. For pets I have two cats, my favorite being a Persian. He will walk from one chair to another on a broom stick as well as roll over and a few other tricks. 1 am deeply interested in the Happy Singers' Club, the Mixing Howl, and Stamps and Pals. A Pal-to-be, MABEL.

ROBINSON. Plunkett, Sask. Dear Pals: I am twelve years old and in grade seven. I attend Plunkett school. This is my first letter to the Prairie Pals although have been a reader for many years.

My favorite Winter sport is skating. My hobbies are saving stamps and pictures of movie actors and actresses. My one and only pet is a dog named Skipper. He visits everyone and everyone likes him. A Pal-tiybe, IRENE SCOTT (12).

117 Avenue north. Saskatoon. Dear Pals: I have been reading your paper for a long time, but have never written before. I am fourteen years of age and am in grade eight. My favorite sports are skating, bicycle riding and swimming.

My hobbies are collecting pictures of movie stars and stamps. I have not very many stamps yet, as I have just started collecting. A Pal-to-be, MARY PESKLEVITS (14). Biggar, Sask. Dear Pals: How many Pals are just aching for something to do? Well, here is an idea that may help you start a mctrgue- Clip pictures of animals, faces, a morgue.

Keep your clippings classified and they will be a big help to you if at school or some place you have to draw some picture that you need a model for. Then just make a copy of your Saskatoon. Dear Pals: As I was sitting in school the other day, a thought came to my It was to have a corner for the shut-ins or sick children. I would certainly do my part to boost it. Think how good it would make us feel if we could make somebody else happy! We can do this by having a corner for shut-ins, so think about it and let us know.

A Pal-to-be, KING." Biggar, Sask. Dear Pals: I have been a reader of the Prairie Pals for three years and I have always enjoyed it- I hope some day that I will become a member. I have a sister but no brothers. I am ten and in grade five. My favorite pastimes are reading, drawing and sewing.

A Pal-to-be, LOIS CLARK. Kenaston, Sask. Dear Pals: I am really ashamed of myself for reading the paper ever since I could read and not trying to help make it a success. I was 12 on January 11 and I am in grade 6. I have five brothers and two sisters.

My oldest sister goes to a boarding schooL I like Boyce Morgans stories, also the Adventures "of Peter Pen. I hope we soon will be able to have an eight-page paper. THELMA OUELETTE. Art Comer Biggar, Sask. Dear Pals: I am writing to express my thanks to the Pals and readers of the Prairie Pals, who elected me the leader of the Art Corner.

I assure you I will do my best to make this corne more interesting and prosperous. I hope that in 1938 the number of Prairie artists and art lovers may increase. So here's another hope for a large number of contributions to the Art Corner. I will also take this opportunity to congratulate the following new leaders: Stephen Andrunyk. H.C.P., Buddy, Ruth Fleming, R.H.P., Adelle Seeley, Ruth Chris-topherson, R.H.P., and Gladys Lambert.

Wishing all the leaders the best of luck, I remain. Yours sincerely, VELVA J. BLUE. Humboldt, Sask. Dear Pals: The Light of the World, is a very beautiful picture.

It is a picture of Christ knocking at a door. The door must have been closed for a long time because weeds have grown all around it. Outside there Is a lovely garden showing happiness. Christ is robed in a kingly cloak. He carries the light that would show the way to truth, wisdom and love.

This picture is built around the Bible quotation Behold. I stand at the door and knock." The only light comes from a beautiful eastern lantern that Christ carries. It lights up the shining robe and the dark door. The thoughtful face of Christ is lighted with its rich warm light. The painter 5f this picture was Hoiman Hunt.

He was born in England in the year 1827. He died in 1910. The original painting of this picture is in color. A Pal-to-be, PHYLLIS ARNOLD (13). Tm getting more and more out of this chemistry course every day, said the boy as Tie put another test tube in his pocket..