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I First Symphony Orchestra Concert (My Miriam Mullen) Friday. Kebruary lt>. at tlio Halglar Theater, Camden will witness the performaiu'u of the Southern Symphony Orchestra Who knows but what this effort on the part of Mrs. L. I. Oulon and com* mlttees may result In a continuation of other worth-while attempts to stimulate an interest In music and may even be the Initial move to restore to Camden Hh town hall so long neglected, whore concerts, lectures and recitals may be held ? A symphony orchestra Is composed of wood, wind, brass, percussion uml stringed instruments of an unlimited number Some great symphony orchestras have as many as a hundred violins alone. This archostra we're to hear is comparatively small, consisting of sixty skilled musicians under I lie able and experienced baton of Flans Schwloger, the conductor, the all-important factor In rho rendition of symphonic music. No matter how skilled or gifted the individual artists I MARCEL GUERMAN, first cello player of the Southern Symphony orchestra. art\ the responsibility of the entire performance rests unpon tho conduc-^ tor Ho interprets the score, Indicate* the rhythm, tempo, volume and. hi vie of the composition. The conductor controls rhythm and tempo by the. baton held in the right hand, while, : with his left hand, he controls volume" and expression. Naturally every conductor has his own peculiarities in directing and there are many stories told about fa- ' mous conductors. Toscanlni directs 1 from memory, a seemingly impossible 1 feat. Some say that his memory Is 1 so remarkable that he needs no score, ' others that he does so from necessity, 1 his eye-sight being so poor that he * cannot read manuscript from a dlroc- ' ting position. Toscanlnl's first impor- E taut charge of directing came In Hue- ' ncs Aires where he was taken almost v unknown from the ranks in an emer- 1 g-ncy and astounded tho orchestra by r conducting without a rehearsal from ^ memory. r Stokowski directs with his beautl- 1 ful, expressive hands. scorning the J u.-e of the baton People often ask the difference between a symphony and a philharmonic orchestra. They are the same? i be latter merely being fostered by a society whose alms are the furthering of musical knowledge and appre< ation i:t large titles such as New York. Host on and Philade Ipl^ia U S>:nph my. in mush is the highest v ' :tu ' vi hestral composition. 1 i;.t>dn Mozart might h>- tailed ' i symphonh music but w a.- vp i's most perfect ag" y i >\ :i lie- form of the c i . j.i'.l;. < 1sts of four ! i *, *r11. :. That is why Schubert's 1 f ?:nph . .. i; Minm-, \shi- a we siiall ? . -*jir 'he Southern Symphony play ' v hen 'h"> appear in ('iimti-n. is t allel the unfini.-hed .->:npht?ny a.^ .there t are o:,l> jn.i\ .mo nt * tns'ead of * the u-"ia! four. E 1.? Franz Schubert Symphony No. 8 in B Minor, (Unfinished I Franz Schubert died at tho age of < f. 1 and o ft behind him musi, seldom. y if ever exedbvi by any composer i Schubert j *ft his mark upon practi- ' I mmut/ . -//i.'jt/ jsf .'/n^w.v//?//" '>yx cully every musical form, written as It was In a more or loss haphazard fashion, It flowered Into some of the loveliest music ever heard by mortal cars. What he might have written had hot the world permitted him to starve to death, Is indicated In his later works. This starved Immortal left an estate of loss than ten dollars. Tho "unflnshed" symphony was destined never to be completed and to lie Ignored and forgotten some forty vhmi'h. It was performed for the first time long after the death of the composer and has never ceased to enthrall every listener.' To call it unfinished is misleading. True there are but two movements instead of the usual four. It leaves nothing unsaid. Schubert never heard this symphony but when you have heard It you can never think of this deathless music as unfinished. 2.?Finlanda-Sibelius Jean Sibelius is Finland's greatest composer. The government gave him a grant In recognition of his talents and on this he retired and gave all his time to composing. He has visited the I'nited States where his compositions are very popular. He has done much for the advancement of music In Finland by using the folk-song tunes, stories, fairy tales, for he loves his native land and is deeply patriotic. Finland Is Indebted to him for Its national anthem "FInlanda," a dramatic tone poem especially adaptable for the orchestra. "FInlanda" will ?ive you a good idea of the richness ind brilliance combined with sadness hat distinguishes the music of Sibeius and is so descriptive of the prelent tragedy of the Finnish people. Us "Valse Triste" and "Romance", v lit Leu for the piano are very popuar. He Is still living. In a recent adio poll of critics and music- lovers Sibelius was named as the contempoaray composer whose music is most ikely to be loved and played 100 rears from now. 3. William Tell Overture?Rossini Rossini, son of an accomplished lorn-player, liberated this instrument rom its former restricted use and em>loyed It freely for bright and appealng melodies. In certain passages and n tho echo ofTects of "William Tell," ie elevated the horn to a position roluiring groat technical ability. Along vith this Rossini Introduced Into his >vertures solo passages of a brilliance heretofore unknown. 4.?Peer Gynt Suite?Grieg Hd ward Grieg, Norwegian musical :omposer and pianist, Is best known >y his compositions for tho piano, but ie also wrote orchestral suites and a jreat number of charming songs. LheJ >eor Gynt Suite Is In four parts: Morning," "The Death of Aso", "Anra' Dance" and "In tho Hall of the dountnln King." i.?Lohengrin?Prelude to Act III? Richard Wagner Richard Wagner, German dramatic otnposer and poet, wrote both the vords and music to I>ohengrin. This s tho last work Wagner calls by the ltle of opera. The opera was first iroducfvWln Germany under the dlrec:lon of Frank Liszt. We find that his irchostrations interpret the dramatic situations which his poetry roughlj , Mitllnos Lohongrln comes as a r6velatlon, with its quiet solemnity, and Its purity of tone color. The elabor-| ftto choral writing roaches thiS highest in dramatic art. The prelude to act III which wo are to hear, the Southern Symphony play Is the wedding march, not to be confused with the familiar bridal chorus which opens the third act. Richard Wagner married the daughter of Franz List Wagner la aptly known as the grandest and most original dramatic composer of all time. On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, February 14, 15 and 16, ticket! at $1.80, $1.00 and 75c will be on ekle from 10 a. m. to 1 p. m. at Ut? Corner Book Sotre and later at the box offkte at the theater, ; * FERNANDO MOERONE, ftnt flat* iliqrer at tkm Soatbcni fljiilUMy ?rSillni DeKalb Club Moots The DeKalb Home Demonstration oiub met at the homo of ^fr#. M. U. lx>rlck on Tuesday. January h. Duo to the absence of the president and the vice-president tho meeting wuk called to order by Miss Kewell. Mm Sam Truesdale road the devotional and prayer w?? offered by Mrs. Kathleen Watts after which the club [members then sang; "Carry Mo Hack to Old Virginia" and "Carolina". A short business aoaalou was held. Mrs C. P. Hilton was elected leader in place of Mra. Fallon Watts who wuh unable to serve. Miss Kewell talked to us at this time 'on "Harden and Truck Insects". She also gave out bulletins on their control. The meeting was then turned over to the educational chairman, Mrs. L. J. Jordan, who had as our* guest speaker of the afternoon Mrs. Kuthleen Watts, county superintendent of education, who gave us a very Interesting talk on 'lllteracy in the State of South Carolina As Compared with that of Other States." Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. The February meeting will be held at the homo of Mrs. L. J. Jordan. \ FARM PROgPtCT^IN REVIEW (By Ouy A. fcgrdwcll) . According to the Bureau of Agricultural Economics, U, S. Department of Agriculture, farmers of the United Htates begin a new year?and a new decade? with improved prospect a for prices and income. Consumer buying power continues relatively high and the average of prices of farm products is the highest in more than 2 years. The poorest spot in the pioture is the low price of hogs due to a production of almost record proportions in 1039. The government index of prices of all farm products combined starts the new year at about 100. But prices farmers pay for commodities used in production and for faintly living are 20 to( 25 per cent higher than the proWorld War average, And tthe exchange value of farm prpducts for other commodities is about 20 per cent below pre-war. ^ ' Dollar wheat has become a reality, principally on prospects of an unsually small winter wheat crop netft summer. Cotton has boon topping 11 cents a pound?the highest price ill' more than two years. Factors in the advance Include the greatly' increased domestic consumption following the outbreak of The European War, improvement (n domestic business condi msmmKmrnrnmsmmmeemammasaammmmmmm tlons, the largo sales of American cotton for export, Increased cotton con sumption In a number of Important foreign countries, and a somewhat ; higher Government loan on the 1939 I crop than lu 1938, The total rfupply of feed this season la the largest on record, but the amount per head of livestock on farms I la al|ghtly below the record supply of 1988. Mtu o cattle are, being fed this season than last, with the result that marketings of grain-fed oattle will be larger this winter and next spring. More lambs are being fed, and the 1939 production of pigs has been eath mated at 84 million ?the largest crop In 17 years of record, Peed prices hare advanced so that It is costing more to produce livestock products. Milk production probably will set a new high record for the season this winter. There are more cows on farms, and prices of dairy products recently have been the highest in nearly two yearB. Milk production totaled more than 111 billion pounds in 1939. This was the largest annual output on record. Farmers have b6en rebuilding dairy herds, and the basis haH been' laid for increased production of milk and dairy products In the next tew years. The supply of fats and oils currently Is the largest on record. Production of these products from domestic materials totaled about 8.4 billion pounds In 1939, compared with 8 billions in 1938. Increased production, of lard, pork greases, beef tallow, soybean oil and linseed oil more than offset the reduced output of cottonseed, peanut, and whale oils. Egg production has become les^ profitable to producers. Prices of eggs have declined as prices of feed advanced. Farm laying flocks are larger than at this same time last year. Supplies of poultry In early 1940 will be larger than at the same time In 1939. Consumer demand for fresh fruit has improved, but the combined production of 13 fruits Is the second largest on record and exports have been, curtailed by the European War. This has forced a larger proportion of the supply of apples, pears, and citrus fruits on the domestic market. Market prices of vegetables average somewhat higher this winter than last. Consumer buying Is better and some winter vegetables are In smaller supply this season. Stocks of . moat can-.. ned vegetables are much smaller than the large carry-over stocks in 1939? a sharp Increase in production of most truck crops for canning or manufacture is expected this year. Thirty-two persons were killed when a passenger bus exploded near Toluca, Mexico, recently. 'Twenty-three others were injured. The fire was caused by a match apparently thrown by a passenger after lighting a cigarette. for mayor I hereby announce myself as a can*' didate for reelection to the office of Mayor of the City of Camden In the approaching city primary, and will greatly appreciate the continued support of the voters. Very truly yours, f\ N. McCORKLE . For Alderman, Ward One 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for election to the office of Alderman from Ward One for the olty of Camden. I will greatly appreciate the support of the voters of my ward, i Very respectfully, FRANK M. MAYER For Alderman, Ward Four 1 hereby announce myself as a candidate for Alderman from Ward Four of the City of Camden In the approaching primary, and will appreciate the support of the voters. DEWEY J. CREED For Alderman, Ward Three I hereby announce myself as.a candidate for the office of Alderman for the City of Camden from Ward Three In the approaching primary. Your support will be appreciated and if elected will promise the best of service to my city. Respectfully yours, LAWRENCE H. JCftfES For Alderman, Ward Two I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Anderman from Ward Two from the Alderman from Word Two of the support of those who saw fit to vote for me In the last primary?likewise all otherrf. Very respectfully, JOHN T. "JACK" NETTLES N For Alderman, Ward - Five In announcing myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Alderman from Ward Five of Camden, I desire to thank those who supported me in my two campaigns and hope for a continuation of that support. Respectfully, x JOE E. MCKAIN for alderman, ward two I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Alderman for the City of Camden, from Ward Two. Will appreciate the support of the voters. GEORGE W. MONROE For Alderman Ward One I hereby announce my candidacy for re-election a* Alderman of Ward One of the city of Camden. Your continued support will be appreciated. C. V. MASSEBEAU | For Alderman Ward Two , , I hereby announce myself a rsndi-1 date for Alderman for Ward Two of the City of Camden in the coming primary. Your support will bo highly appreciated. W. C. SCARBOROUGH FOR ALDERMAN, WARD THREE I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman In Ward Three in the coming primary, subject to all the rules of the Democratic party If elected I promise the service to our city the voters desire. J. P. LEWIS for alderman, ward three I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Alderman from Ward Three of the pity of Camden, and will appreciate the help of the voters of my Ward. Verv truly yours, ?. JULIAN B. RUSH. For Alderman, Ward Four I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of Alderman from Ward Four of the City of Camden, and will greatly appreciate the continued support of the voters. Respectfully,. CHARLES J. SHANNON, 4th 'Tor Alderman, Ward Three I hereby announce . my candidacy for election as" Aledrman of Ward' Three of the City of Camden. Your support will be appreciated. WILEY 8HEORN For Aldarman, Ward Six I announce my candidacy for jrnelection aa Aklerman of Ward fix, City of Camden. I will appreciate the continued aapport of my frleBts. CHARUB R. VILLEPIOU* " '?8 Haile Gold Mining Company Robbed ',,,,, - " A $70 robbery was reported yesterday morning at the Halle Gold Mining company office in Uuicaster county. State highway patrolman *C. G. I Hennecy, of Kershaw, was asked to aid with the investigation and summoned John W. Richardson, of Columbia, assistant investigator lh the offioe of the state patrol bureau of identification.?'Tuesday's State. OttveV Btauieyr British secrebq war. states in the first army oa* list to be published, that 720 4* from accident or disease at home abroad?have occurred since the (a ning of the war Jq Qeaembei 31. y, soldiers have been reported kilie wounded on the naii-Britlsh front . Between 170 and $00 factory wort were burned to death when a two suburban train wsb derailed and H dnto fllames pn the outskirts of Oi Japan. |miaNN!N?T !i!Al{n7i{^ MYERS GARAGEl (Ml DeKalb Street I WILL BE OPEN FOR I 24 HOUR SERVICE I General Repairs, Wrecked Car* Rebuilt, Auto R*. I finishing, Safety and Plain Glaee Cut and Installed, I I Auto Curtains Refilled, Seat Covers and Tope Made to I Order. 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