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THE OAKVILLE-TRAFALGAR JOURNAL Thursda¥, April 20, 195) MUSIC ALBUM BY IRVEN FELL I have a book called "Vocal Mastery" and I delight in taking it up occasionally and reading the different approaches to vocal mastery, given by various famous singers of days gone by. The latest one I have read about is that famous tenor, Giov- ani Martinelli, and he says that he always practiced vocal scales for at least one hour in the morn- ing, "just to get the voice in good condition, tune up the vocal machinery." After the practice he works |, on repertoire for another hour. ticed in full benefit he rieeded. He goes on|Guiness, to say that half voice. In the afternoon, Mr. Martinelli says that he has an- other hour practice with his ac- it," said this famous singer. Regarding the treatment of By JIM HARRISON BRITISH "OSCAR" Richard Todd of "The Hasty rehearsing lines, He fell out, ker- chords and sort of oil up the Heart" has won England's equiv- alent of Hollywood'ss "Oscar'-- the London Daily Expr ribunal Award--for his work in this picture. The award carries He says that he always prac-|the title of "Actor of the Year" voice to get the which Todd will share with Alex whose excellent acting at the opera re-|in "Kind Hearts and Coronets," hearsals he always sang with [carried the voting to a tie, FAIL TO CLASH At least two or three temper- companist, "This gives me three|amental clashes were expected hours study a day which seems|to arise from the to me to be enough, If we would |Fugsed Kirk Douglas and high keep the voice at its best, we|®Pirited Lauren Bacall in the must take care not to overwork |Musical drama, "Young Man With a Horn." But the avid souls who hung around the various sets waiting for something "big" to jon the door sill of Bacall's dress- ing room, where the two had been plop, right on his face. For a moment, everybody thought the expected fir had started, but Miss Bacall quickly spoi it al] by helping Kirk to his feet, and cooing soft, feminine sym- pathy. 5s Film ror PLEASES BRITISH Lovely Jane Wyman's typical American down-to-earth friend- 1i was pleasantly startling to! Britishers during her recent Lon- don sojourn for scenes in "Stage. Fright" After 'some three auto rides behind her assigned Eng- lish chauffeur, she began calling him "Smitty," and requesting that he "be not so awfully form. al" She asked that he call her "Janie," which he finally did. Ob- teaming of father, BR. D. Fulks, was at var-| without detectives, and tax collector of St. Joseph. "Stage Fright" is a mystery-melodrama directed by cer," Hon. Miss Wyman is Marlene Dietrich | active as Richard Todd. i operation GUEST OF THE WEEK : stitue and It Mrs Bromwich, Mac- |g Donald Rd, nt herself at the box office of the Century Theatre, any night next week, public beh action ious times the mayor, chief of |are condemned to death by can- Tne Minister points out that in Alfred Hitchcock. Co-starred with : this crusade, participation ell as Michael Wilding and | Canadian is needed and such co- | through the National Cancer In- ty, which are mobilizing the ind science and official such purposeful plans, Mr. Martin stated. GARAGE (EDDIE ROWE) General Repairs To All Makes of Cars PHONE 1106 the support and of every is being enlisted the Canadian Cancer (Rear of Oakville Tire Battery she and another guest will be ad- EDDIE'S 38 Randall St, Oakville & mitted free as guests of the Journal. CancerResearchRequires Big Annual Expenditures "Canada's cancer control pro- gramme backs up with action our determination that our people W. 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That was the time Douglas stumbled ere completely disap- here were no flares, no not even one cross found a name for what They called it "Missouri same state, 'Missouri. Th serving fourth estaters soon |for a happier and fuller life. The was such delightful goings-on. |is gathering momentum in our racy." Miss Wyman and Pres tent Truman are natives of the|prieve for as many as possible of they said | cancer control programme which i Democ- [country at this time is leading to positive action to get a re- e actress | those Canadians now living who, WILLIAM C. MILLIGAN, R.O. OPTOMETRIST « » OPTICIAN 69A COLBORNE ST. OAKVILLE (Over Bank of Commerce) TELEPHONE 1507 OFFICE HOURS Daily 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed All Day Wednesday Thursday evening--7.00 to 8.00 p.m., or by appointment. ferent mentality and a different quality of voice. "Indeed there are as many qual- ities of voice as there are peo- ple)' he says. Quoting further, he says, "After general princi- ples are understood, a singer must work them out according to his or her own ability. This does not mean that he cannot be guided by the greater experience of a master, higher up, who can always criticize the result of what the student is trying to do. The voice is a hidden instrument and eventually its fate must rest with the possessor." In taking up a new role, Mr. Martinelli says that he always read the book first and got to thoroughly understand the story or plot. Memorizing the part he Is to sing came next, and then the music and work with his a companist, Verdi's operas were this tenor's favorites: He had a long and distinguished in opera, not only at the "Met" but in the principal opera houses of the world, I believe he is still alive but retired from singing. Before turning to singing, Mr. Mantinelll was an accomplished clarinetist, From time to time I hope to give thumbnail sketches of some of the world's famous artists with a hope that budding vo get something from them which will be of assistance. Too many people think that sing- ing for a living is an easy life and that all one has to do is get up and sng. I have been told by professionals that it is a hard, exacting life, full of nervous ten- slon and temptations, wh singer succumbed to them would soon finish them off as singers "| FIRST. Chevrolet alone | in the low price field gives you all that's new... all that's thrilling . . . all that's thrifty! ..and Finest...at Lowest Cost! Winner of the Week If J. A. 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