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0S SUNDAY MORNINa 1921. 1' DaklanB February 20, II 1 Wood- MR. and MRS. HENRY JANSEN, who have come from Amsterdam to find Inspiration in EARLY DAY NOTES (U (Contributed by Oakland Pioneers-r-No. 30) EDGAR Symphony At U.

C. Is Successful Miss Jordan And Gardner In Recital work, woolen and silk articles and SUCCESS IN SINGING-HOW TO OBTAIN ITi By Mme. Nellie Melba LUCK Lnck bid favor to bedew By ROY HARRISON DAXFORTH. Tho fourth attraction in the Artist And wondered where to let it ge. concert series at tne Audltorfium AFTER the auspicious opening concert of the new series at theater Is announced by Miss Zenette 'No lazy man on earth," said the, 'Shall get this bappy gift from me.

Potter as a recital by Mary Jordan, contralto, and Samuel Gardn.r university or uauiorma or the Sarf Francisco Symphony orchestra the success at last of this venture seems probable: Last season and that before were far from what they violinist and composer. The date la "I will not pm it te the man 4. aiiss joraan naa had mn. who will not do the beat he can. siaeraoie operatia experience, par- mignc nave Deen rrom tne financial standpoint.

O. W. Windenham, uuuiariy wun me century Opera company, and has appeared tn r. I will not make this splendid gift To one who bag not practiced thrift ciiai irora one end of the country to tho other, always with much suc- iinnomr 01 tne sympnony organization, recently was quoted to the effect that a considerable oortion nt uarunor naa won quite as the orchestra's deficit should be aeoued to the Berkeley series. 11 In spite of this unpromising pre mucn renown as a composer as an executant- He was the winner of the PuUtzerDrlze In 1918, the Loeb prize for a symphonic poem and other In tho early days there were many young men and woman her who have since made their mark.

the west aid of Broadway, between Third and Fourth, S. Hey-man, a tinsmith, conducted a general hardware and store business. His family occupied the second story as their home and It was there that the present Sir Henry Heyman the study of the violin. His parents were very hospitable and were always glad to make welcome their many friends, i Slgmund Beel, the violinist, now also located In Ban Francisco, was a cousin of the Heyman boys and lived at Ninth and Franklin. The grooery store at the northwest corner of Seventh and Broadway, usually called 'The Boys' Store," was run by Fred Doh.r- "lnann, Henry Evers, Dlertrlch Rathjen commonly called "Dicky" and Octave Lamarcha.

The latter partner went home to Canada when the partnership was. dissolved; Rathjen started a grocery business on Clay street; Henry Evers became an undertaker and Fred Dohrmann, lately deceased, established the firm of Nathan, Dohrmann 4b In Sap Francisco, and during his later years was at the of the Bed Cross. Society there. In the early 'TO' at Twelfth and Broadway, a Mr. and Mrs.

Kah'n, with their sons and daughters as clerks, opened a small drygooda store devoted to the sale of fancy everything conneoted with art needlework. The family occupied the upper rooms as their residence, but their business grew to such proportions that very soon they were obliged to seek a larger store which they established on Washington street. Their sons afterwards established the palatial department store running from Broadway to San PaWo near Fifteenth. In the olden days, the population being small, there was a neighborly feeling amongst the merchants and their customers. were close friends.

One of the early pastors, who was a friend of both young and old of all denominations, was the Rev. BenJ. Akerly, pastor of St. John's church, which then occupied the west aide of Grove street, from Seventh to Eighth. Tl-" old church was destroyed by vre eoon after midnight one Sunday morning.

Early the next morning, hjs old friend ajid neighbor, Rev. Father King, pastor of the Church of tlV Immaculate Conception, situated-then and now upon the block ad-Joining, went to -the home of "Father Akerly," as he was sj, ways known, and offered the use of the Cathollo school rooms for his Episcopal services until other arrangements be Then followed the Jewish- rabbi, who offered the 'use of the gogue, and other ministers followed with like offers, showing how highly he was esteemed by all. lude. Professor Sam Hume of the Greek theater ventured again, and recognitions or merit The urorram last inuraaay nignt tne audience iu ue given ioiiows: I rour-rifths filled Harmon Oym "It shall not benefitecelt, -Nor help the man who'a played the cheat, "He that baa failed to fight with pluck Shall never know the Coddea Lurk. "I'll look aronnd a bit to tee What man baa earned tome help from me.

She found a man whose handa were nasi um. The concert they heard (a) Sonata Mapor Handel Aaagio Allegro Larghetto Atleffro snouiamake every one of the auditors a wxigter, which promises an even larger attendance next Thursday night At that time the following program will be rendered: tb) Air Bach (o) Variations Tartlnl Mr. Gardner. II Aria Don Fa tale (Don Carlos). Overture, "Russian and Glinka Symphony Minor, aoiled Because from day to day he'd toiled.

He'd clutched at. every circutnutance III (a) Romance Schubert Allegro moderato Andante ron moto A Faust Oevture" Wagner lntflrmlsstorv-- Which might have been hia golden t) Prelude major c) Prelude minor 1 if' MIi I 'S4fV I VW "A Suite, Opus 19 In minor. The goddeM (roiled and then," kertlap! he dropped ber favor in bia lap. (Copyright, 1920, by Edgar A. Guest) con varnazionl Hcherzo Romania Rondo Support, of the symphony series Hamue Gardner Gardner.

IV Beau Rolr Debuaay (b) Les Paplllons D'Ambroslo (o) Impression Basque Fourdraln (d) Alger Le Solr Fourdraln (e) Chanson Norveglenne. Miss Jordan. (a) Aria (b) Ballet Muslo from Rosamunds. Schubert (o) Molly on the Shore Grainger ia introduction ana Hondo caprlo- cioso saint Saens 722 Washington Street Oakland HURRY! This is Yovtr Last Chance Mr. Gardner.

VI (a) Deep River (dedicated to Miss Jordan H. T. Burleigh (b) Come Up, Come In With Streamers Dels RICH AND lEE-A-VEn (c) God World Hausman (d) I Passed By Your i Brache XI J' St vmmmm-mmmm I i mi in mar WT; .1. 11 numr in. ffF'-fSlilMMa a (e) Awake, It la the Day Cecil Burleigh Miss Jordan.

VII (a) Te Who Have Yearned Our FINAL SALE! Tschalkowsky recently was asked In resolutions adopted by the Berkeley Chamber of Commerce. Other means of advertising the series have been taken, Including the circulation of leters. The following are. In nart the (b) Le Nil Leroux (With violin obllgato) Miss Jordan and Mr. Gardner.

Stella Barnard at the piano. resolutions commending the conrert I SeHeS iwlnnt.nl hv 1. MME. NELLIE MELBA, who tells of her own success and tells others how they may achieve. Photo by Aime Dupont.

ARRANGING FOR MUSICAL CONTESTS OF THE FIRST REQUISITE Cnnmber of Commerce: "We earnestly urge all our citizens, and particularly our merchants and manufacturers, and all who are financially Interested In the upbuilding and welfare of our beautiful riv These garments are on display in our windows SUCCESS I have received as many as 125 letters In a single day from students of Berkeley, to give liberal support to the series of symphony conierts now being offered at Harmon gym of singing who sought my help. In one day also thirty or forty more have begged for a hearing; and I found that some of these could not Petticoats SILK JERSEYS in all shades nasium oy tno Kan Francisco Symphony orchestra, Dr. Alfred Brtz conductor. "The high character of this nnlAn. even tell one note from another.

Local arrangements for the annual young people's contests In music, which are held under the auspices of the State Federation of Music Clubs, are in the hands this year of Mrs. Glenn H. Woods, who is receiving applications from possible participants at her home at 277 Park View Terrace. lakeside 4909. Already almost a dozen have signified their Intention of entering the local contests, the only sort of musical young person Hot yet adequately represented being the violinist.

The local contest Is the first stage of a hlerearchy of contests which are completed with the annual com-peltions every under the auspices of the National Federation of Music Clubs. The entire country has been divided Into fourteen districts, In each of which the winners In the state contests participate. These ow. in my view, mediocrity is best did musical organization insures entertainments that are most de discouraged. It can only hamper or obscure real talent, overcrowding every subsequent damper.

Indeed, obstacles had a peculiar whet and spur for my nature a fortunate trait for any artist, especially on who adopts a musical career. Now let me begin with the girt who has an exceptional voice as well as a capacity for hard and careful work, together with the strength of character that will not take "no" from an unkind Fate on the upward road. Nothing should be done by the student until she Is over 17. Even a limited study before that age may hinder development or do Injury. Among my dally letters, are requests for a hearing from girls of 16 or 16.

But however promising, I always tell these they are too young. Others again, have had their voloes marred or even ruined by Ignorant methods or Improper tuition. Competent teachers are extraordinarily few and I fancy this accounts for tho dearth of competent singers. Apparently any quack can set up lightful and elevating, Intrinsically worth more than tho nrice of ad tne singing profession, and disap mission. pointing, or even Irritating, the musical publio upon whose patronage the highest art must ultimately de- "The benefit to the community de pena.

rived from these performances Is Important not only by reason of the Influence for good that they exercise, but considering them entirely from Therefore, I shall sneak auite Be here early MONDAY MORNING remember, this is your last chance. plainly, confident that the student with a fine voice, as Well as the true temperament and determination. the viewpoints of commercialism, they form a valuable asset to our city. state winners are from among the contestants sent up from the local contests. The western district includes California, Nevada and Utah.

Piano, violin and voice contests 'Information has reached us to and the effect that unless more sub stantial financial encouragement is are held and the prerequisites for as a "professor" and trick a publio which is all too easily deceived. I vouensarea tnpse symphony concerts, which have become a recoc nlzed Institution In our city, will he feel strongly on this subject having seen the havoo wrought In this will profit by my none too rosy words. There is no royal road to success in singing. I rate correct breathing before even the possession of a beautiful voice, for this can be marred by faulty breath control. Phrasing, true resonance and expression all these depend upon respiration.

Here we have one of the old Italian secrets, which so many singers of our day have never found. Louis Pasteur's motto, II faut tra-vailler we must work should be that of every ambitious artiste. "Hasten slowly" applies sunremelv discontinued. This we would look upon as a thing much to ho regretted way In many nations. It Is well for the student to begin early on and languages, as well as on and exceedingly hurtful to tho com entry are few.

There are compositional lists prepared from which contestants may make their choice. All sorts of privileges and awards, both artistic and other, devolve upon the winners. California produced the winner of lust year's voice contest, Miss Ruth Hutchinson of Los Angeles. The local contests will be held probably around the 1st of March, or very soon afterward, so that It munity. 1 ne iincral and even generous a general knowledge of muslo, Including the piano, counterpoint and support of these concerts, and of all harmony.

Supremely necessary is an accurate knowledge of the mar musical and dramatic events given under tho auspices of tho University of California, ought to be affirma velous neuro-mechanlcal apparatus which produces the singing voice. I would even advise the student to tively considered by the people at large. This Is a practical recognition get some throat specialist to show the vocal chords; the sight would be very Impressive and interesting. behooves those who plan to enter to make the necessary arrangements with Mrs. Woods at once.

The state contest will be held before April 15 and the district contest before May 15. The national contest will be held at the national biennial meeting In the tri-uitles, Davenport, and Moline and Kock 111. In June. of the unity of town and gown.Vhere Is no division here. 'e are all directly interested in the suece-ss and prosperity of the University of California, which exists and has its being In the heart of Berkeley, literally as well as figuratively, and the univer Jt was on these true physiologi cal lines that the old masters taught, in the delicate and complex art of dramatic singing.

And when all the obstacles I name have been vanquished and the stage is reached, it is then that the most important study may be said to begin. For Life and Art are the greatest of teachers. One of the luckiest and most talented women who ever lived Madame La Pompadour could review her career and declare that. Ma vie est un combat "It has been one long Perhaps it Is better so. "One must travel and turmoil," as Byron remarked, "otherwise there is no existence." So If I seem to strew the climber's path with thorns I am snowing the pupil clearly how to lar 11 tuono, or spin the voice as 11m subtly and nely as the spider does the silky web it draws from its own body.

A painter may know little sity reciprocates our affectionate regard and repays by contributions to the artistic, and ethical elements of our lives In a way so lavish that nothing we can do can possibly repay. of optics, but the voice-producer should be as intimately acquainted with the anatomy of the larynx as the engineer is with his engine or the architect with the nature and GIRLS OF CLUB G1VB I'llOGIlAM The monthly meeting of the Senza Ritma Club was held at the home of Miss Mildred Randolph on Athol avenue. The following was the program which was given: Piano sclo, Mozart, Miss Randolph; violin and piano sonata, Haydn. Alice Davies Kndriss and Miss Ranlolph; vocal When these delightful artists come to Berkeley they are entitled to the courtesy of a well-filled audi torium. This ought to be the first care of our people.

The time has quue sure she will surmount them glorifying in the struggle as she goes. Consider my own case. I quote it with no vanity at all, but only to illustrate my meaning. The gift of song was certainly mine. I was born solos, "Vol che eapete," Mozart, and come when the words and acts of the business and Industrial elements of our community ought to Inspre the success of these concerts, and we aria from "The Creation," Haydn, Miss Merian Sellander; whistling solo, Miss Persis Edwards.

call on all our members for substantial financial aid in this important BEETHOVEN" CLUB matter." PUPILS IV CONCERT DRESSES $15 to $35 SUITS $15 to 35 COATS $15 $25 $35 COMK FROM HOLLAND TO MUSICAL values of his working material. Unless the structure of the larynx be understood, the "attack" or application of the air blast to the vocal strands will not be as perfect as it might otherwise be. Let me Insist again that a lovely voice is no more than the basic accessory of a great career. Nature may be prodigal In the elementary gift but no student can' expect to become a singer of renown by mere inspiration. II faut travalllerl (We must work).

Right methods of breathing, the 'attack" and the use of the registers must all be carefully mastered. The successful singer should also be acquainted with the structure of those parts above the voice box, as well as with the need for a well-controlled chest-expansion In the production of tone. It is in these kindred matters that students too young to be' allowed free use of the voice -should From the lowlands of Holland to 'the hilltops of Berkeley all for inspiration Is the Interesting Journey which has just been concluded by The Beethoven' Piano Club, consisting of the pupils of Roscoe Warren Lucy and of their pupils, held an open meeting last Sunday afetr-noon at the Berkeley Piano Club, when an interesting program was offered. These were the partieipans: Benjamin Jones, Edith Jones, both presented by Miss Lossie Ruddick; Weston Benner and Betty Mclner.ny, presented by Miss Aileen Murphy; Miss Myrtle Fielding, Miss Grace Jurges. Miss Florence Little, Miss Ruth Jenkins, Miss Evelyn Kuhner, Miss Stella von Jessen and Miss Gladys McCausland.

wun a natural and absolute breath control. Consequently as a child of seven I was as far advanced as more mature students are after years of study and practice. At my school in East Melbourne, the girls would gather around me and say, "Nellie, do make that funny noise in your throat!" My trill after my public debut in Brussels as Gilda in Rlgoletto, my French was very bad though I studied the part of Lakme under the composer himself The opera directors came one day to that famous master and expressed grave doubts about me. Ought I to at all? The answer wa very decided. Queelle chante en chinois," he cried pounding the table with his first "mals qu'elle chante mon opera! her sing in Chinese if she likes, as long ashe sings my fk (Mr.

and Mrs. Henry Jansen. Jansen its a composer, while his wife, a 'gifted plnniyt. Interprets his works, i For a while anh Jansens have been In Canada and then California 1 I I. 1 I 1 I.

Ijof the Berkeley hills, a part of an 'I artist colony. Mr. and Mrs. Jansen 1 have established their studio at 1632 assiduously Instructed. On all me mg wont 01 ineir careers.

asTKr. Sal grounds good breathing should ba ja vi in? "It is a wonder that you are not 'f I S.J taught to the young and adolescent when the body is most capable of development Exercises that MUSIC OF STUDENT MASQUE TO BE HEARD A recital of the Incidental music of the "Parthenela," the masque to be given this spring on the Uhiver- all artists in California," say the gifted couple In unison. "For Inspiration a-plenty abounds here." 11 Both of the Jansens studied In NN. kttl I 9 I 7 "TV-M I sity of California by the women stu- i mural ot mis is that a voice not enough. I had forthwith to begin French seriously and in Brussels I put in six hours a day at it under Mile.

Tordeim 'Amsterdam, while Mrs. Jansen supplemented her training with addi-I tional work in Toronto, where she dents, is to be given this afternoon by Miss Edith E. Pasmore. Miss Fasmore will be at home for the oc vocal aspirants may be cheered bv casion at 606 Kohler A Chase building. San Francisco.

Much attention won a degree at the Toronto Conservatory of Music. Jansen has a philosophy of Joy in writing his music. "The object of music is primarily to express happiness," says the visiting composer. has been paid In this ears "Partheneia" plans for the music, which is said to be of much interest strengthen the diaphragm have a special value, since this is the main factor of Inspiration. Expiration is less easily controlled, and calls for more careful pfactice, since faulty or hurried breathing mars the accurate vibration of the vocal strands.

I advise nervous singers to take a few deep breaths before going on the stage or concert platform. Moreover, the novice would do well to avoid numbers which have rather exacting opening bars. Here let me tell the public how telepathically sensitive even singers of great fame are to indifference and apathy, when these are manifest in an audience. Heedlessness, or a slighting lack of appreciation can sap all the color from the STRAXSKY TO BRING PLYMOUTH CONSERVATORY 111 kic vivrit; HIX FLAYERS HERE For thi) last demonstration of values, bringing to an extraordinary climax our IKjn-cr season, ve have gathered together from all eight Rehh iJevre stores every re maining Fall and Winter garment! Prices are phenomenally low even for such a remarkable clearance, our one idea being to dispose of the entire selection in record-breaking time. The New York Philharmonic' The Plymouth Conservatory or ine laie or my own early struggles.

Remember I lived at the other end or the globe as far as possible from the best musical traditions and atmosphere. At the age of 20. I was a wife and mother; and my first concert appearance was calculated to damp all ardor and ambition. Alone I hired a small hall, 'and then went about selling tickets to my friends people who had heard ni sing In the choir, either at the Presbyterian church or that of st Francis In Melbourne. But my par- Irr.8W'w the whole affair.

My father went around to all the ticket holders and asked th I voice, and all the neeessarv orchestra of New York City, one of the greatest orchestras of the country, is to appear at the Greek theater at the University of California Saturday evening. April according to the Joint announcement of Selby'C. Oppenhelmer and the Greek theater committee of the college faculty. The event is of unusual interest nd Importance. This is the only Eastern musical group of orchestral dimensions that comes West this year; with the exception of orchestra supporting the Chicago Opera company.

It will be under (Continued on Page 7-5) chestra assisted Sunday niaht at the opening of a series of motion picture services to be given at Plymouth church Sunday evenings. A selection from Gound's "Faust." arranged by Breyer, was played by the student musicians In an earnest and effective manner. A charming feature of the Plymouth Colonial evening given Friday was the vocal minuet. "When Grandaunt Plays the Old Splnnett." by Patty Stair, eung by Meads mes Harold Frederick, Fisher Hall. James Marshall and Miss Grace Arlett; accompanist Miaa Dorothy M.

Grandtvedt ,0 stay ay- And this from a passionate Interpretation. have known the ffire.most singers myself Included to fall they did. ably below their best before an un responsive audience. On the great night I faced an audience of Just two persons yet I sang my whole program through -th Plw. were In my second article I shall deal with enmuslast.

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