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(a) Do not try to play more than one or two scales each day, but prac- tise in as many different ways as possible. Slowly â€" staccato â€"- faslt â€" loud â€" soft â€" crescendios up â€"â€" crescendos down -â€"‘â€" with accents on every third or second note â€" and transfe: the acoent to the first and fourth notes for a change. Then play the anpeg-gios of the same scales, or scale, with all these changes too. Next, .play the chords of the scale. Try and see how many kinds of tone you can make â€"7 p, .mf, pp, and ppp. Watch whether you make these dif- ferent sounds- with your forearm or whole-arm weight. Be careful never to hit a chord; it will always sound hard if you do. Take five minutes now forffimg‘er exercises â€" play them slowly one day, fast the next day, and listen to the sound all the time. Do not play loudly all the time; sometimes try and see how softly you can play, with every note sounding. A few minutes will still be left for a study. Unless you know the study very well, only prac- tise a few bar§ or lines. Take each hand' separately. One day perhaps one hand alone all through the five minutes. Learn. each hand separ-‘ ately till you know the noteg per- fectly, and even then, some days should" be used for playing hands separately all the time. The right hand always wants to play quicker than the left (This is because we use the right hand more all day. We write, turn pages, shake hands, etc., all with our right h‘andsl). (fb) Then the new piece. Learn culrt to correct a mote that has‘ been Monday,MAR. 17th It’s a Lulu from Honolulu! BING CROSBY Masonic Hall Richmond Hill “WAIKIKI WEDDING” Adults 25c. Talking PICTURES First, it is necessary to have ya plIanâ€"so much time for scales and technique, new .piece, old piece, and sight reading every day. The fol- lowing is the kind of idea. Suppos- ing a student has only one hour for music every day, divide the time something after this plan: (a) 20 minutesâ€"Scales, Exercises; and a Study. (4b) 20 minutesâ€"New Piece. (0) 10 minutesâ€"Old Piece. (d) 10 minutesâ€"Sight Reading and keep rigorously to the time scheme. How often one hears a student say, “Yes, I love playing, but I don’t like practising!” Who would enjoy practising if one had never been shown .how interesting and amusing piano practice can really be. A pass- age is difficult, and a pupil will of- ten ask, “How can I get this right?" “Practise it slowly”, is often the only reply. As a matter of fact, slow practice, except as one of the use- ful methods in its proper place and time, will never in itself produce facility. What then, are some of the ways to make practising amus- ing? sixty-five, and! still giving concerts, he said to a friend“, “If I had learnt to practise properly when I was young, I could really have been a great pianist." What de Pachlman-n meant, of course, was that .he had wasted a great deal of time during- countless hours he had practised by not thinking about .his work and from not having a definite plan. (The following article by Norman Wines, famous Canadian pianist, is the fourth contest in the series pro- moted by the Conservatory of_ Music, Read the article and keep it if you like. At the end of the seven art- icles, contestants will be required to answer the questions in writing at an examination held in the Schools. Ruies are published below.) 0N PRACTISING Vladimir de Paohmann was one of the greatest Chopin players and unique as a player of delicate forms and lovely sounds. When he was THURSDAY, MARCH 13th, 1941. School Students Music Contest ADDED SHORTS BOB BURNS MARTHA RAYE in S p.m. D.S.T. Chil-dren 15c. I5. Even if we don’t 'become great pianists, how is sightâ€"reading use- ful? ' 1. Students attending High, Public and Separate schools from York Mills to Richmond Hill are eligible. 2. Applications must be made by the end‘ of the 'fifth article through music teachers in the schools. Rural teachers may obtain application forms by aprplying to the office of this paper. 6. If you follow a plan when prac- tising, is it advisable to change the sequence sometimes? 4. When learning a new piece, is it better to learn with both hands at once or separately Change the sequence of your pracâ€" tice. Start some days with Sight Reading or an Old‘ Piece. Make it ‘as interesting for yourself, as poss- ilble, but always keep to the time you have allowed‘ yourself for a parâ€" ticular kind of practice. If this sys- tem is given a fair trial you will be amazed at the steady progress made, and how quickly the time passes. Where more than one hour can be found, lengthen each practice period. Example for one hour and a halfâ€" 30 minutes for Scales, Exercises and a Study 30 minutes for New Piece ‘15 minutes for Old’ Piece 15 minutes for Si‘g'ht Reading or for two hours as- followsâ€" 40 minutes for Scales, Exercises and Studies 40 minutes for New Pieces 20 minutes for Old Pieces 20 minutes for Sight Reading. It is not really the amount of time spent in practising that is as im- portantas how the time is used. Fresh air and games are equally im- portant. Think, too, of your pieces away from the piano. Try and go right through an old piece everyv night before you go to sleep. During the day listen to all kinds of sounds, car horns, birds singing and) people’s voices, and never let arvone keep the radio turned on- unless eterylbody» listens and nobody talks. 1. Is it advisable to practise ac- cording- to im'pulse or by a plan? 2. Suggest five different ways to practise a scale. 3. Should) you play loudly all the time when practising? Further information may rbe ob- tained from the following members of the committee in change: In Lan- sing, M‘i‘ss Edythe Lewis; Willowâ€" dnale, Mrs. John Harri-son; Thornhill, Miss Lorraine Davidson; Richmond Hill, Miss Lola Jones. 3. Each article will contain six questions. Publlic School pupils may angwer any three questions of each series, High School pupils will be required to answer all six. 4. All contestants will be required to write this contest at examination centres which »'ill be specified later. 5. Answers will be submitted to judges appointed by the committee in charge of this contest. Decision of the judges will be final. service by investing f Certificates regularly (d) Then the sight reading. Don’t put this off until the next day. It is just as important as the r-est of your practice. Perhaps more so. Very few of us can hope to be great pianists, but later om we may often be called upon to play an easy ac- companiment, a dance or a hymn tune, and how nice it is to see SOme- body sit down and [play without making a fuss. y say, “I don‘t remember anything,’ or “I am working" at examination pieces, and they are not ready.” But do not always play your favourite piece, and ,be .sure to listen to your tone all the time. An ugly tone will never please anytbody; a beau- tiful tone will help you enjoy prac- tising. Imagine sometimes that you are playing to an audience. Try and see how many times you can play the piece through without a misâ€" see the take (c) Never forget the ten minutes for an old piece. What is the use of .playing the piano if, when. any- one asks you to play, you can only the notes first. It is always diffi- learnt wrong. Take each hand Sep- arately, and never try to play a piece _thr_ou-gh . quickly before the notes are correct. Again, take only a few lines, or a few bars, and‘ get them right. ~It is astonishing how quickly pieces can' 'be learnt this way. Learn something, if possible, about the composer, and the history of the period in which he lived. Try to find out where dances like the Minuet and‘ Polonaise were used. What does the word Fugue mean? Always try to remember all you can about the history of the piece. It will be much more interesting play- ing: it if you do. , Enlist in the Fourth Ar moaf thl rvice by investing in War Saving: QUESTIONS RULES The annual C.AG.I.T. Mother and Daughter Banquet wihl be held‘ FTi- dlay, March 14th in the United ‘Church Sunday School 21¢ 6.15. Miss Tehni Camateenervalla of Persia, who is attite'nding the Dental Oolflege in 'Toronto will speak on her life in Persia. All moth-ens and daughters will be very welcome. Price 25c. Ticlke'bs may he obtained from the C.G.I.T. girl]; Rex Wheat Germ Oil, the greatest natural source of Vitamin E. As- smres better breeding for all animals and poultry. A supply at the Ele- vator. I. D. Ramer & Son, fihone 10. regularly. A youmg man, after eight ye‘ars' absence, al‘i-g'hrted at his home sta- tion, and despite his1 e‘x'pe'ct‘ation‘sv, there was no one there to meet ’him. He then caught sight of the sta- tionmvasgter, a friend s-in'ce boyhood. To hrim .at least he would; be wel- come, and he was about to extend: a hearty gr-eetimg', when the other spoke first. “Hello, George!” he said. “GoinA’ There was a large attendance at the annual “At Home” of Richmond Lodlge A.F. & A.M. held at the Ma- sonic Hall, Richmond Hill, Wednes- dlay evening. The hall was beauti- fully decorated in red, white and blue and tables were attractive with flags and g-aily colored favors. The guests were received) in the Lodge room by the Rulin-g Master, Mr. Al- 'bert R. Hill and Mrs. Hill, and the Immediate Past Master, Mir. Car‘l Swanson and Mrs. Swanson. The evening’s program included supper, cards and dancing to music by Max Boarg’s» orchestra. The crowd num~ \bering about one‘ hundtred and thirty included several Iguests from Tor- onto and neighbouring districts. Mrs. Norman Anderson and Mrs. P. G. Savage won the ladies’ prizes for ’bridlge, and Mr. John Hart and Mr. G. Willis the memPs prizes. Euchre .prize winners were Mrs. J. C. Murr- phvy, Mrs. L. E. Aflkin-son, 'Mr. Clar- ence Mwllks and! Mr. Morley Beynon. Several novelty prizes ad'de‘dI variety to a delightful evening’s program. Mr. W. h Glass acted as director of ceremonies. away Mr. anci Mrs. Jesse Russell, Rich- mond Him, this week received a: cable from their son Roy serving with the Royal Air Force at Cyren- aica, Northern Africa. The canle said! that he was fine. A recent Letter from Roy stated» that the wea- ther where he is stationed is very hot in daytime with cool‘ nights. A [photo enclosed showed (him to be looking real well and putting on some weight. Dr. and Mrs. J. 'P. Wilson, Rev. C. W. Folllett, Rev. H. E. Wellwood- olf Richmond‘ Hill and! Mr. J. A. Rose of Maple are attending the Tempe!â€" ance Fideration- Convention in Lon- don this week. Anta‘tlher dance in aid of British Wlar Victims Fund will be held by St. J‘ohrn"s A.Y.P.A. OaIk Ridlge‘s in ‘the Parish Hall} on: April 16. Furâ€" It‘hle‘r particulars later. ng. Art Warrington‘ spent the week-end with his family here, re- turning Monday to Camp at King- ston. Art has spen't some weeks in the hospital but is now able to re- sume his training. I The United Church Choir intend to presenrt a one-act pllay and musi: cal‘ pmcgram on the evening of April 151:. Further notice later. ; Mr. Sch‘isller of Knox College, a nephew of Mr. Frank Schisl-er of the village, was the preach-er at Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church Last Sunday. A large number of ladies enjoyed the Fish Cooking Demonstration sponsored (by the Presbyterian W.A. Monday afternoon. The C.G.I.T. annual Mother and Daughter banquet will be an inter- esting event of Friday evening. The Red Cross Society wishes to obtain names of any boys who have recently enlisted in active service, â€" 3 tie eddrch-es of any boys who have ‘Rev. Douglas Davis of King was.__1-ec,ently gone -oversea_§;_ and any the speaker at the mid week prayer change in addTess of those already meeting in Richmond Hill last night. i ever there. Please phone the sec- ‘retary, Mrs. J. Langstaff, Richmond Mr. J. Roy Herrinigton who has Hill 100 or MW. 0. L. Wright, Richâ€" be-en confined to his home through mend Hill 78. ~ illness this week is progressing fav- - - orably. | RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB The popular Rexall Onie Cent Sale ; is now on at Sootchmer’s Drug Store, Richmond Hilfl. Ads Social and Personal , RED CROSS NOTES 9n Pay C.G.I.T. BANQUET THE LIBERAL, RICHMOND HILL, ONTARIO TO FARMERS to use Liberal Classified Sumday, March. 16 Len-t 3 11 Alaâ€"“Fundamentals. of the Faith.” 3â€"Sin. 2.30 p.m.â€"Sunday School. 7 p.‘m.â€"‘1Parablets of Jesus.” 3â€" Test of Deeds. Wednesday, 8 pm. â€" The United Lenten Service Anglican Churcn. Speaker, Rev. J. H. Co-Iclough, ‘B.A., B.D., orf Thorwhill, 0m. ‘Beat barbarism by blackening the sky over Germany. . .Buy a bomber Iby buying War Saving Stamps and Certificates regularly. RICHMOND HILL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday, March 16 11 a.m.â€"Mornin\g Worship. 2.45 p.m,â€"Sunda)J School. 8 p.m.â€"â€"Y.P.S. meeting. For we must not lose our home Maple, 0m. M.H.P We can lose our beers and taverns, Our tobacco shop and hall; But if Hitler rules the country We will then be losing all. Rev. C. W. Follett. B.D. Pastor Sunday, March 16 11 a.m.â€"Pu.biic Worship. Preacher, Rev. Roy H. Rickard, B.A., M.R.E. of Coliborne, ~Ont. 7 p.my.â€"'The pastor in change. In- srpiring music at all services; and a very cordiaii welcome to everyâ€" ibod'y. N.B.â€"«Sunday School at 9.45. All Departments. Lenten Community Service on Wedi- nesday evening in the Anglican ' Church. Come and' brimg a friend with you. We can do without our lipstick, We can do without .our paint; We can do without tobacco; We can do without our wine; We can do without the cocktail, And yet be feeling fine. We can do without our euchre; We can do Without the dance; But to do without our churches Is taking an awful chance. We can do without the play house, And without the loud applaud; We can do without the Hitler; But we cannot lose our God. The cigarette is weakening, And it only dulls our brain; But it leads to crime and folly; What good can we hope to gain? Let us work while we are able, Up and doing every one. Do not fall behind and grumlble, BINGO A Bingo will be held‘ by East; Vaughan Ratepayers Association on Momflay, March 17th, in RichvaLe School Everylbody welcome. Let us try to be like Jesus, Loving, tender, kind‘ and true. Leave out all things which are fool- ish, Let us start our lives anew. Maple Fire Brigade will sponsor a dance to be held .in‘ the Concert Hall, Maple Friday, March 21. Gil- hamI’S Orchestra, Ernie Evans, floor manager. The proceeds are in aid of the British War Victims? Fund]. Les Laver, Fire Chief; P. White, Secretary; W. J. Johnson, treasurer. ANGLJCAN W. A. The regular meeting of St. Mary's W.A. will be held at the home of Mrs. (Rev.) R. S. Mason, South Yonge Street next Tuesday afterâ€" noon at 2.30 o’clock. RICHVALE SOCIAL CLUB A Euchre will be held next Wed- nesday evening, March 19, in Richâ€" val‘e Sohool, Storp E‘Q‘A Yonge Street, 8.15 sharp. Good prizes. Prize Winners last evening were: Lad'ies, Mrs. Joe Taylor, Mrs. T Rei-dl; gentlemen, R. Ball, W. J Adlams. Rector: Rev. W. F. Wrixon, L.Th. 4 Markham Road FIREMEN’S DANCE AT MAPLE e can do without the sinner But we must not lose the Saint ST. MARY’S CHURCH (Anglican) RICHMOND HILL “SAVE OUR HOME" RICHMOND HILL UNITELI CHURCH Fire believed to have started in' the chimney badly damage-ii the home of G. Kozmk, Richmond Hill Tuesday fo-renmom. The fir-e alarm sounded about nine o’clock and the local fire brigade was' quickly on the job but the! high wind made their work dliffi'c‘uib. Most of the furniture was removed! 'but Mr. Kozalk suffered the loss of much! house-hold goods ami clothing. Edward O’Dell of North York Township near Weston picked last Tuesday for his farm auction sale and was favored with sunny spring- like weather. He and auctioneer Car] Saigeoii ‘aré thanking their lucky stars it wasn’t Wednesday. There was a good crowd of buyers on hand and good prices were realized. An aged team of chestnuts were bought for $200 by a buyer from Sutton, and cows averaged around $100 and none were fresh milkers. One two- year-old heifer brought $52.00. W006 OOWMOWMOOWOOW AGED TEAM BRINGS 8200 AT O’DELL SALE FIRE AT KOZAK’S TUESDAY MORNING TODAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 13 WAYNE MORRIS - VIRGINIA DALE in “ Quarter Back ” -â€" AND -â€" WENDY BARRIE - JOHN HUBBARD - EDGAR KENNEDY in “ Who Killed Aunt Maggie ” ‘ When you go to a hatchery to order chicks this spring find out what they have done in a breeding way to better the quality of their chicks and compare it with Peelar’s. PHONE 57r11 During the past season we had the honor of filling an order received by the Dept. of Agriculture, Ottawa. This order was from a breeder in the Orange Free State, South Africa for 6 pullets and 2 cockerels. These had to be outstanding birds with good breeding. At New York in the Central Egg Laying Contest com- peting against many of the most prominent breeders in the United States we had the high Barred Rock pen. 4 At home this past season we made better records in R.O.P. than ever before. Qualified a larger per cent of birds with more eggs per bird. FRIDAY & SATURDAY, MARCH 14 - 15 JOHN HOWARD - AKIM TAMIROFF - MAY ROBSON ill “ Texas Rangers Ride Again ” Peelar’s R.O.P. Sired Barred Rocks MONDAY & TUESDAY, MARCH 17 - 18 JOHNNY DOWNS, BARBARA ALL, JERRY COLONNA AND THE KIDDOODLER in “ Melody and Moonlight ” â€" ALSO â€"â€" GEORGE TOBIAS - LUCILLE FAIRBANKS in “ Calling All Husbands ” SHOWS START AT 7.30 P.M. AND 9.30 P.M. D.S.T. WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY. MARCH} 19 - 20 GEORGE BRENT - BRENDA MARSHALL in “ South of the Border ” ROGER PRYOR - EVE ARDEN in “ She Couldn’t Say No ” GRACE MACDQNALD - ROBERT PAGE in “ Dancmg on a Dlme ” Order your Barred Rock Chicks from C. A. PEELAR â€"ALSOâ€" MASIHINTERâ€"In loving ~memo-ry of Pearl Mashinter who passed away March 13th, 1940. Peaceful'ly sll-evep-img, resting at last, The world’s ‘weary trodbles am! trials are past. In silence she suffered, in patience she bore ’Till- God c-ailed her home to suffiezl: no more. â€"â€":Sadly missed“.- 'by hudmnd and: family. I AN APPEAL FOR CLOTHING, BEDDING, ETC. The Women’s Association of the United Church is adking for used clothing, bedding, quilts, which will] be disposed of in. Richmond Hill. Pleas-e bring any articles on» Tues- day, March 18th, to the School Room. of the church church any time dur- ing the afternoon. EUCHRE A Euchre will be held' on Monday, March 17th; in St. Mary’s R. C. Church Parish Hall. Good prizes. Everybody welcome. IN MEMO‘RIAM MAPLE. ONT. PAGE FIVE