Eh DER CT ee EL LT ey BP Vi wd (Dl et WW EN ony up Tao WCE yh Ba pa os FR en Avan on oe room Sa Ry | SPUR | [ Music Review Publication by Harry Trebilcox Having heard several enthus- iastic reports from reliable sources concerning the per- formances of the Sinfonia da Camera under the direction of Ferdinand Liva, I attended last Friday’s performance with considerable anticipation. The works performed were ‘Five German Dances” by Schubert, “Interlude in an Ancient Style” by Glazunoff, ‘Variations on La Ci Darem la Mano,” by Beeth- oven and Vivaldi’s ‘‘The Sesgsons’’--Kineko Okumura \$" the violin soloist in the last work. I shall look forward to the group’s next concert for two reasons. First, I know of no other local group that offers this repertory and I feel they should be encouraged. Second, also from the above mentioned sources, I understand the per- formance was not up to the usual standard. I hope not, for the intonation, particularly in the higher strings-and only the evening-was often so poor it was painful. The Schubert and Beethoven suffered most from these inaccuracies of pitch, but even played immaculately I would find it hard to work up much feeling for this ‘music which represents both com- posers grinding out what I can only consider ‘formula’ music. Listenable certainly, but conspicuously forgettable. The Glazunoff received the best per- Bo of the entire concert. had a dark, smoldering ity that exactly suited the mood of the music. “The Seasons’ comprised the second half of the program. The work comprises four short con- certos. for solo violin and strings. A harpsichord was added to the ensemble and, from what little I could hear, was well played by Richard Dower. I am not slighting the performer, it was a very small harpsichord, but made a wel- come contrast with the string sound, and the intonation im- proved marginally during this part of the program. Ms Okumura played extremely well; rich tone, good pitch, and an incisive attack. She makes an appealing appearance and does not indulge in the choreo- graphic antics I find so distract- ing in many violinists. I have a feeling she would be more at home in the 19th century reper- tory, and I would look forward to hearing her play the Mendel- ssohn or Bruch concertos. I also find four Vivaldi concertos a little too much of a good thing. Truth to tell, if I were to enter in the middle of the performance I wouldn’t know ‘Spring’ from “Winter,” but program music, as we have come toknow it, was not an integral part of the Baroque psyche. Mr. Liva’s conducting was precise and the ensemble at- tacks were, (mostly) secure. In the Glazunoff “Interlude” there were some felicitous rubatos (tempo bendings) and dynamic shadings. The rest of the per- formances were sfraightfor- ward and unaffected. There was (for all I know, still is) a legal verdict in Scots law; “not proven.” I shall wait for the next concert of the series to see if what I heard was atypical or proves to be the norm. Two more comments; the attend- ance at the concert was shock- ingly small; and my second exposure to the Walsh Audit- orium at College Misericordia convinces me that it possesses the best available acoustics on the local scene. Pennsylvania Gas and Water Company announces the ap- pointment of a manager of its real estate and tax records section, according to Dean Casaday, vice president, cor- poraté dgvelogme pent. Harry “W. Taylor Jrip-172 lawn Ave., Mountaintop. r. Taylor joined the utility in July, 1951, as a member of the pipe line survey crew, was construction inspector, main- tailed pipe records, and was chef draftsman in the engineering department. He also assisted in preparation of job order and work order cost estimates, and ran flow tests on water mains to determine capabilities of supply in the distribution system. In his new post, Mr. Taylor will receive, check and approve tax bills for company property, and initiate and maintain records and maps for the Real Estate Department. Mr. Taylor is a graduate of Kingston High School and at- tended Penn State Extension School, majoring in building construction. He is presently attending the extension school, taking courses in real estate. Mr. Taylor is a veteran of one year service with the U.S. Navy where he was a seaman, first cls. Wr. Taylor assisted in the drafting of the zoning ordinance for Fairview Township; served as chairman of the Fairview Zoning Commission, and for three years was secretary for Christ United Church Sunday emelgon. An International Sign of Goodwill ; Mrs. William Haller Phone . 287-3730 School. He is married to the former Marion Line. The couple has three children, Linda, 22, a registered nurse at Wyoming Valley Hospital; Diane, 17 and David, 15;"students’ at: Crest- wood High School. It Pays To Advertise Memorial Highway (next to Mark II) Dallas, Penna. ..675-0102 \ Lambda Kappa Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi recently in- ducted two new members: Mrs. Rod Waring and Mrs. William Rogers. Final plans were made for the chapter’s Christmas progres- sive dinner to be held Dec. 15 at the homes of Mrs. Robert Roese, Mrs. Ray Hagen, and Mrs. Edmond Ross, Dallas. Through donations of the members, a food basket and a turkey will be donated at Christmas to a needy family in the Dallas area. The Carpenter Nursing Home, Idetown, is the chapter’s service project. Twice a month members visit the patients bringing them homemade baked goods. Following the last business meeting, the guest speaker, Patricia Scutt, from Malibar in Wilkes-Barre, gave an informa- tive speech on drugs and the Malibar Organization. The next meeting will be held Dec. 12 at the home of Mrs. Robert Thompson, ties auction will be held. Beta Sigma Phi was founded in Abilene, Kan., in 1931 by Walter W. Ross. Since its founding it has grown to 250,000 active members and 10,000 chapters throughout the world. It was created for women in search of cultural and social ac- tivity. Membership in Beta Sigma Phi is composed of women ac- cepted by the chapter and the International Office. Members both active and honorary are admitted into Beta Sigma Phi by invitation and initation by the official ritual. The Dallas chapter was formed in September by trans- ferees from the Nanticoke chapter. Dallas Booster Club Plan Smoker, Nov. 27 The Dallas Area Lettermen Booster Club will hold its an- nual Thanksgiving Eve smoker Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Booster Club President Ted Kostrobala has announced that the guest speaker will be for- mer Dallas. Area football coach, Fd! Brominski. Booster Club members and their guests are urged to attend this important meeting. —Hours— Tues.-Sat. 12-8 Sunday 12-6 Closed Monday BASKETS (handwoven in . .Columbia South America) Fri.-Sat.-Sun.- 20% RUGS (hand woven in Pennsylvania) OUR REGULAR MENU ALSO FEATURED ALL DAY PUMPKIN, RICE PUDDING $3% : SoMrLa $220 o CHILD'S 12 YRS OLD OR YOUNGER MOOSIC 961-9127 DALLAS 675-9698 SEE Dallas Township police were instrumental last week in the apprehension of a man wanted by the Baltimore, Md. County authorities. Robert Lee Scott, whose addresses were listed as 776 Linnard St., Baltimore, Md. and Littleton, N.C., was one of six applicants who had obtained permits to sell magazines throughout the township. The United Sales Association, Cherry Hill, N.J., had applied for the permits for their sales- men and Dallas Township Police Chief Carl Miers sent the six names through the National Criminal Identification Check (NCIC), Washington, D.C., Nov. 18, when the permits were filed. A report was returned indica- ting that Scott was wanted by the Baltimore County officials on charges of aggravated as- sault with intent to rob and attempted robbery with a deadly weapon. Chief Miers and State Trooper Donald Taylor, Wyoming Bar- racks, picked up the alleged fugitive when the report was received, Nov. 21, on Upper Demunds Road where he was soliciting sales. Mrs. Scott was taken to Luzerne County jail where he was held until Friday when he waived extradition before Judge Richard Bigelow. He was taken by Maryland police officials to face charges in their area. Permits were issued to the group who listed their tem- porary address as the Master Wilkes-Barre, by the township police. These permits are usable for a 30-day period, but it was stated by a township police official that the group intended to leave the area Nov. 22. When asked why more per- mits were issued after the arrest, Chief Miers stated that anyone has a legal right to sell in the township if he or she has a permit, but they must obey township ordinances. The police Page 9 must issue a permit if the so | citor abides by all regulation | and meets requirement Anyone who does apply for | permit is automaticall checked with the NCIC. Res dents do not have to allow the salesmen into their homes ° they don’t want to, the chiq stated. It is the homeowner | right to refuse entrance salesmen if they don’t want { be bothered, he added. The manager of the magazir | company did not know of th) record of Mr. Scott, the chic reported. The other salesme| have been in the area befor and there hasn’t been an problems prior to the Scott inc} dent, he also said. The police suggest thaj salesmen be asked for theif permit before a resider] | decides to let them in thei home. 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