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Agents for DICK'S LAUNDRY Greensboro, N. C. YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT OUR MEN'S SUPPLY SHOP IN GREENSBORO. Headwear, Footwear, Neckwear, Underwear, and every other kind of wear for a man to wear. RICKS DONNELL-MEDEARIS CO. Everything in Men's Wear. 502 South Elm St., Greensboro, N. C. GUILFORD LUMBER CO. BUILDING MATERIAL GREENSBORO, N. C. POLAND IN MUSIC. Not long ago the eyes of tlie whole world were turned toward Warsaw, while the fate of that ill starred old city hung in the bal ance. It wns not the first time in her history that she had been a coveted prize for during her stormy history she hits been as a shuttlecock bandied to and fro among rival nations. The fall of this center of art and learning had the effect of a personal calamity upon those whose interest in the little coun try of Poland has grown from ac quaintance with the works of her great musical geniuses. In no other way could come such inti mate knowledge of her deep-root ed national spirit, and the full realization of her woes through out the centuries. lieing a Slavic people like the Russians, by whom they have been governed for a hundred years, the Poles have still retained the na tional characteristics in their music, which differs widely from that of Pussia, the Poles being more excitable and romantic than their neighbors. Many of their popular melodies have their origin in a remote past, the ever present melancholy even in lively tunes making it probable that they were produced in times of great national suffering, as in the wars with Turks and Tartars. Many have a decidedly Oriental quality. The Polish National dances are the Mazurka and the Polonaise. The former is in three part rhythm, often with a strong accent on the second beat. The Polonaise is a stalely dance about whose origin historians disagree. Some say it is derived from an cient Christmas carols. Others that it was first used in pompous court ceremonies. The latter view is most generally accepted. Chopin (1N0!)-1S4M) the most brilliant of all the musical sons of Poland, idealized these dance forms, and while retaining their national flavor, breathed into them the beauty of his own poetic nature. As a composer of piano music he has no equal, and as his numerous works become better known they are more and more admired. He obtained effects from the piano hitherto unknown. i\nd the rich legacy of his music is as unique as it is beautiful. His well-known Military Polonaise is a complete expression of the mar tial spirit of his country. Al though in Chopin's time it was never heard except on the piano, it is now often heard played by a brass hand of a hundred instru ments. The description of Lizst applies well to this particular one. lie says: "While listening to some of the Polonaises of Chopin, one can almost catch the firm, nay, the more than firm, Ihe hard, the resolute tread of men bravely fac- THE GUILFORDIAN ing all the bitter injustice which the most cruel and relentless des tiny can offer, with the manly pride of unflinching courage." It is remarkable that the land which gave to the world this greatest of composers for the pi ano, should also have been (he birthplace of the greatest teacher of that instrument. Theodor Les chetizky was born in Poland in 1830. At an early age he began his work as a teacher. Combining great intelligence with musical ability, his pupils have been taught with reference to their special needs. Iy improving on the old methods, he has greatly reduced the labor and nervous strain of piano study, lie num bers among his pupils most of the pianists of the first rank. The most notable of these is I'aderewski, himself a Pole, and a loyal patriot. In America he has been received with enthusi asm bordering on idolatry. His immense popularity is due to the fact that his playing holds the attention of both the musically learned and unlearned. I lis pow ers of interpretation are marvel ous, being emotional and poetic as well as intellectual. In 11)08 he became director of the Warsaw Conservatory. His concert tours have been less frequent of late, hul returning to this country in the interests of his stricken coun trymen, he will appear in public luring the coining winter. At the regular meeting of (lie Websteiian Literary Society last Friday night, the following ques tion was itoroughly discussed, ''Should all candidates for elec tive ollices in North Carolina he nominated by the direct pri mary?'' R. Yow, J. G. Reddick and S. Smith upheld the affirma tive, while (v. R. llinshaw, R. Tre main and (}. Royal spoke for Ihe negative. 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