Judge — May 26, 1928 — page 33: what you’re looking at

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They gave me the ha-ha when I offered to play ... but Iwas the life of the party after that PIE first day of Dorothy's he t her cottage on the shore had bee With an afternoon g. boating and golfing we were all set the we erful dinner that followed. Well, folks.” said Bill enthusiastically, e were ving the table, “I don't know you feel, but I'm all pepped up for ood dance.” Fine!” cried Dorothy. “Dick Roberts as his banjo and c sure coat hum Now who can play the piano?” Instantly the and merriment sed. All looked at one another foolishly. tut no one said a word How about you. Jim, you play, don’t + asked Dot Ves. ll play ‘Far, Far Awa Vell then, Mabel, will yo: Honestly, Dot, [hate to admit it, but I t play a note nswered. It certainly looked as if the p ‘ Plenty of dancers but success f swim: help us ¢ y were going » one to play. Then I Offered to Play If you folks can stand it.” 1 offered shyly. I play for yo The crowd, silent until now, instantly burst t in laughter. You may be able to play t you can't tackle a. piar Quit your kidding.” cut in another. “I've ver heard you play a note and I've known 1 your life.” There isn’t a bar of music in your whole e-up."" laughed Mabel. cling of embarrassment mingled with tment came over me. But as I strode to piano 1 couldn't. help ckling to myself when I ight of the surprise I had. ore for them No one knew what to ex- t. They thought 1 was vit to make a fool of my- Some laughed. Others tched me wide-eyed. Then—1 struck the first inpy chords of that foot- fox-trot “St. Louis Dick was so dumb- nded he almost dropped hanjo. But in a flash he picked up the rhythm was strumming away thal, Jack, Plano Organ, Ukulele Cornet Trombone Harmony PICK YOUR INSTRUMENT Viotte Clarinet The tarp Mandolin “Cello tan Steel Guitar Staht Singing Plano Accordion Voice and Speech Culture 1d Composition Drums and Traps Automatic Plager Controt Banjo (Plectrum, $-Strtng like mad. Although they could hardly be- lieve their the crowd were all on their feet ina j db ears, ww they danced! Fox-trots, waltzes—with rests few and far between After a good round of dancing I decic give them some real music and began a bes tiful Indian love lytic The couples, who but a moment before had been dancing merrily, were now seated quietly about the room, entranced by that plaintive melody No sooner bad the last soft notes died away than I 1 by my astonished friends. Questions were fired at me from all sides. How wonderful. Jack! played for us before?” “How long have you been studying?” “Why have you kept it a secret all these years when you might have been playing for us?” “Who gave yc erful!” I Reveal My Secret Then I explained how some time before f made up my mind go in for something besides sports. | wanted to be able to play to ntertain others—to popular. But when I th of the great expense and the years of study and required, [ hesitated. one day Ir an announcement in a ma zine telling of a new, quick and simple way to learn music at home, without a I was a little skeptical at first, but it was just what L wanted so I sent for the free booklet and demonstration lesson. The moment [ saw it I was convinced and sent Why haven't you lessons? He must be won- the When afew minutes arrived tin, giving ny spare t ach day. And what even from the very beginning. No monot » tedious exercises—no tricky on systen it na chi {understand. And best of all | was ying my favorite bers almost fr Anyone can learn to play this easy no-teacher way home. The piano if desired: of any other t that you may choose, Almost balf a learned to pay by this sim: half the time it takes by the old And regardless of what instru only a few cents Send for Free Booklet and Demonstration Lesson To prove tw i course is, typical demonstration which you may have want to learn {riens—to be popular write for this free booklet and valuab son. Don't delay, act fill in and mail the at ed coupon today—no obligation whatever Instruments supplied when needed. cash or credit 'S. School of Music. 25 Brunswick Bldg. New Vork U, §, SCHOOL OF MUSIC, 28 Brunswick Blda.. New York City Plea y send m men It derno Music Lessons in (Please write p 4 Address a City comi icbooks.com