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The Seaforth News, 1961-03-16, Page 6Museum Experts` IFc res Are iced " krQre was, atter ail, n way Of going about the business dis- Meetly, Over the years, thou- sands of visitors- had stopped to contemplate t he nionuntental , Sculptures which seemed to sum up the terrible essence of war. Moreover, art critics had won- dered .about them, scholars had discussed, them, and curators had worried about them. So last month New York's Me- tropolitan Museum put on its. bravest face and announced that for nearly 30 years it has been exhibiting three magnificent' frauds; A pair of awesome terra cotta warriors and a terra cotta warrior's head, Supposedly Etre.- scan pieces from the fifth cen- tury B.C., they had been 'bought by the museum in Paris between 1915 and 1921. Appropriately, the Etruscans are one of the most elusive of ancient peoples. For eight cen- turies they dominated Italy, from the . Tiber to the Pe, Herodotus writesthat they came from Asia Minor to escape famine; an early Greek writer claims they were indigenous to Tuscany and Etru- ria. No modern scholar has yet succeeded in translating the - sketchy literature they left be- hind when their loose confedera- tion of city- to e, was crushed. by Bomaieot e`,etr the second century *C.; :Obsessed in life by the demons Of- a bizarre religion of superstition and magic, the Etruscans prepared their dead for a hereafter of unending de- light, painting their undergrotind tombs, with smiling dancers, mu- sicians, and athletes, The artists who forged the Met's Etruscans, however, deriv- ed their sumptuous red and black figures from. the very real world of military struggle. In helmet and battle stance, the larger 800 -pound warrior stands more than 0 feet tall, the smaller some 6 feet 7 inches. The glar- ing, helmeted head is nearly 5 feet high. When the Met bought the figures they were in 258 apparently convincing fragments, which were assembled and shown first in 1933. Experts in Etruscan archeology have frequently called the terra cotbas suspect on stylistic groundaa. In Rome last week, Dr: Mario Moretti, superintend- ent of the department of anti- quities for southern Etruria, nide "We've considered them fakes years. The shine of the var- dh, the colors, the shapes,, all icate a modern hand and not 'ancient Etruscans." i It was technology, however, ratstylistic analysis that gave ultimate answer to the ex - s' questions. For almost a ar, Joseph V, Noble of the InsNIAe. _,- 60 Inches Across For dining or display! Create a beautiful setting with this striking, circular cloth, Elegant cloth for round table —centrepiece for oblong. Grace- ful pineapples accent pointed edge. Pattern 875: cloth 40 inch- es in No. 30 and 60 in string. 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Three menthe ago he was satisfied that their famous "Greek black'" was not that at all, Noble's teats showed that the Meek glaze on the Metes figures was colored with manganese dioxide, and manganese dioxide was discovered in the eighteenth; century.Then, earlier this month,'' the museum's curator of Greek and Hainan art, Dietrich von Bothmer, gabled from Roxpe that he had strong proof of the iden- tity of the forgers,which mu- seum officials will not reveal until von Bothmer has published a scholarly expose, Best New York guesses give credit for the fakes to a very fine Italian hand. Meantime, what will become of the beautiful but phony Etru- scans? For the moment the Me- tropolitan will keep them on view, with a discreet sign (which viewers last week did not seem to notice) pointing out their questionable origins. Museum director James J. Rorimer, who was not at the Met when the Etruscans were ac- quired, said: "I've had an open mind about them for more than a dozen years, But the fact that I didn't have anything to do with buyRiag them doesn't make me ' au pomier,"—From NEWS te One U.S. View Of Religion in School Tim sound and fury surround- ing the controversy over religi- ous observances in the Green- hills public schools largely have died down. But, we feel, the issue itself by no means has been resolved, A small but militant and high- ly vocal 'group led ale attack on the School Board's policy of per- mitting the reading of biblical passages and the saying of the Lord's Prayer- in the classr'ooan. The • group, spear+headed by the local chapter president of the American Civil Liberties Union, held that the policy violated the historical principle of separation od c'huroh and state. We don't agree. Let's take a look at the back- ground involved. Atter years of following an unwritten' policy of allowing some expression of belief in God to be made in tate classroom, the board in March of last year adopted a formal statement of policy. It spelled out the nature of the observances: recitation of the Lord's Prayer,, a brief read- ing from the Old. Testament of the Bible, and saying of a non- sectarian Grace before meals in kindergarten. The Board also made it clear that no teacher would be compelled to follow such observances, After the Civil Liberties Union and a few honestly -dis- turbed private citizens made their protest, the School Board held a public hearing. The senti- ment overwhelmingly was in fa- vour of continuing the policy. The School Board, however, did see fit to issue a restatement of policy at the end of last month. The new statement is more general and makes no spe- cific reference to the Lord's Prayer or Grace before meats. It is curious that the Board felt it necessary to state that the Pledge of Allegiance may be included among other obser- vances. We have no doubt that the objectors to the Board's policy are well-intentioned. But we think they are dead wrong. The founding fathers of this country in their wisdom made certain that there would not be established a state - supported church. They insisted that each man be free to worship God in his own way — or, indeed, not to worship Him. But never in their wildest dreams did they imagine that their noble resolve would be twisted to give ammu- nition to those who would deny God. No one 'could have viewed the inauguration ceremonies of Pre- sident Kennedy without being impressed by this nation's firm belief in a Supreme Being. Clergymen of four faiths invok- ed the blessings of the Almighty cm the works of the new Admin- istration — a re -statement again that this is a nation under God. This question, of course, is much larger than Greenhills but this pleasant cotntnunity by its strug- gle has served well to bring this issue into sharper focus for us all. --• An editorial on Station WKRC, Cincinnati: TRAFFIC RULES In London, English police threatened to ground crippled Alexander Suttey's motorized wheel chair, The reasons They caught him driving while drunk, fined him £10. 'You can say a lot In a little By leaving out much In the middle, NO EXCUSE - Georgia Tripp has no excuse for silting around in her lenthing suit - except that she likes the sun in Phoenix., Ariz, HRONICLES �GERr. ilN `y' emar s+titve P Clarke Our daughter must have had quite a week -end. Here was the set-up. Art, her husband, was ale. -in bed; she had two guests coining for Saturday night din- ner; Dave brought a rabbit from school to take care of over the week -end — and they have a fullgrown c a t, appropriately named "Mischief'! • Well, I have just got through talking to Dee and fortunately they all survived, including the rabbit. Eddie and Jerry, just nicely over 'chicken -pox, were wild. with excitement about the rabbit, especially when it was let out of its cage and given the. run of the house„ — in and out of the bedrooms, the bathroom, and the playroom. Apparently the rabbit was used to being man -handled as he would run out of nowhere in particular and come nibbling at their heels. The • only one who didn't appreciate the situation was Cisehief who isn't used to being shooed out- side or down to the basement. Maybe the visitors were not too 'enthusiastic, either, not being being. used to children — or rab- bits. Art .wasn't"too happy either but he managed all right by stay- ' ing in bed most of the time, Later in the evening when the boys were getting a little out of hand Dee sent Dave to bed and put the two little fellows to soak in the bath -tub. By the time they were through the bathroom was soaked too. But a happy time was had by all. However, as an aftermath, at ten o'clock this morning Art was still sleep- ing, and so were the boys; Dee was airing and tidying the house; Mischief was snooping around from room to room and the rab- bit was lazily nibbling a carrot within the confines of his cage, We also had a rabbit last night but not the same variety. Our rabbit was sitting on the front porch sheltering from the pour- ing rain. When I put on the light all he did was hop off the steps and took up a position on the walk leading from the house,to the driveway. Which brings me to the wea- ther. Last week we had every- thing — deep snow, bright sun- shine, rain. fog, and then cold, penetrating winds. I don't know if there were any flooded base- ments around here. Ours, for- tunately, stayed dry — thanks to Partner's engineering. Last week. we had quite a run of callers, including a heart specialist with an electrocardi- ograph machine. There seemed to be no hope of getting a bed in our local hospital — that is, unless I became an emergency. So this particular specialist came out to me. It was quite a sur- prise as I had requested the date be postponed. However, due to an oversight it wasn't, which, in the long run, proved quite satis- factory. My goodness, one doesn't have any secrets left after a spe- cialist gets through with his job. This doctor was asking questions for thirty minutes and writing, it all down. But he had such a quiet manner that neither his questioning nor examination was any ordeal at all. And at the end of it his prognosis was !favour- able. I was told my future SALLY'S SALLIES IMty husband needs something apaeial, His head alternately swats and shrink." health .depended a lot on myself. (I was told that once before, forty years ago;) • "Gradually get back to normal," said Dr. X., "find put what you can do with- out distress but stop the minute you feel any chest pain: Do your part and then leave the rest to ' a Higher Power." In these days when there are so many agnos- tice and atheists around, that advice was z efreslaing to hear. I often Omiele t •hn atheist is truly an atheist Ad the end of his days. I suppose George Bernard Shaw was. What a forelorn atti- tude to carry through life, Even a Buddhist can take comfort in his belief of an incarnation, But `to believe in absolutely nothing , It is a state of mind that I cannot even imagine. The next day I got wind of a meeting; in connection with our County Council and two hospi- tals, north and south of the conn- - ty. We are interested in the one in the south which was opened • 'since we carne, here: A marvel- lous place, well staffed, and well run — and financially in the clear. But alas,in size totally inadequate to accommodate -the district it tries to. serve. Plans . for extension had been submit- ted and approved but the County Council was still unable to sup- ply -financial aid. And yet this meeting was, not publicized at all.. Taxpayers, were, not given an -opportunity to express an opinion. We got the facts only by contacting the Reeve of our township. We were told a deci- sion had been deferred •- for. financial reasons, not because the need was not recognized. Debentures would have to be is- sued . . . more taxes . . , im- agine the hue and cry„ But people who move to tate suburbs should be prepared' to shoulder these financial obligations. Wher- ever people . congregate there must be schools, churces and hospitals. It is only logical it is the people themselves who must pay for them — by direct or in- direct taxation. Yet it is a curi- ous fact that it only increases that appear on' their local tax bill that homeowners really re- sent. A government grant . . , that's fine, it doesn't concern them at all! How foolish can we get? Modern Etiquette' By Anne Ashley Q. When eating in a restaur- ant and small butter pats are served in paper containers, is it proper to let the knife rest on the .pat when not used? A. Never, The knife should rest along the upper right part of the plate — and never with the handle of the knife resting on the table. Q. I have been asked to be a bridesmaid, and the bride has already stated what I am to wear — cdlour, style and so forth. Shouldn't I have been con- sulted first about this? A. No. The bride chooses the costumes of her attendants, even though they pay for their own clothes. True, this does some- times cause a little reluctance on the part of the bridesmaids -- but is the accepted procedure. Q. So much is written .about the bride's clothes, but what about the guests at.a wedding?'T am never sure whether I'm dressed enough or overdressed. What is the rule about this? A. The best rule is that at an informal wedding, the guests wear conservative church - going clothes and that the women wear hats and gloves. Q. Since I have just broken my engagement, what do I do about gifts and money that I ]rave received from friends and relatives? Should I return them, and explain the reasons for breaking my engagement? Ae You return the gifts, but 'it is not at all necessary for you to make any explanation for your broken engagement. Simply say it has been ended by mutual consent. • Q. Is it obligatory for a guest at a christening to bring a gift for the baby? A. While not obligatory, it is eustomarp Sound Advice . For The Stacie -Struck Next time I cin approactlied by a stagewstruck hopeful. --or the hopeful's apprehensive �arerzt•— about how to break ino sianw business, I shall recomCnend a copy of Bruce Seven's. "Your Career tri the Theater." It is sensible, orderly, and infftrma- five, lVlr. Sayan covers the main show business vocations -acres director, choreographer, pro- duces, stage manager, composer, lyricist,. playwright, conductoR, set designer, costume designer, talent agent, and press agent, Tie describes the jobs in consider- able detail and• tells how to get them. His advice to the players, and others, is money well spent Although not without interest for the initiate, "Your. Career in the Theater" is addressed pri- marily to the iaeginnar-.-wItether talented or merely stage-struck. In either case, the book's plain speaking and practicality recom- mend themselves strongly. Con- sidering the hordes of inexperi- enced young people who head for Broadway every yea's --imp gelled mostly by high hopes and wishful thinking—Mr', Savan's handbook should meet a definite need, Here are some samples of his counsel: "When you decide to come to New' York, be sure you have, hotel reservation. "°Z all will need more them''' else is study. If you are -net al- ready aware of the tough com- petition that exists in the thea- ter, you will certainly learn- of it when- you get to New' York. . When you aren't employed and ['making rounds] seems a dreary and exhausting chore, a part-time job is highly desirable.. . , There are employment agencies 'that specialize in this kind of work." "I usually urge theatrical as- pirants to loam shorthand and .typing, and to be prepared to survive for at least their first two years without earning any- thing in their chosen profession. Many a theatrical career has been initially financed, a'n d periodically sustained by the. ability to wait on table. And many an actor has developed a second means of livelihood to maintain himself when jobs and unemployment insurance both run out" On tickets: "If you wane tick- ets for your own show, ynutiust buy them at the box office.. . Passes, or any free tickets, are rate...." (Hometown papers of theater foil:, please copy.) On touring: "The less luggage you can manage with, the easier the transportation problems... . Unless you are traveling with a maid rr valet. leave your dog at home." •On •summer theaters: "A rain- coat, boots, and u`nibrella are in- dispensable at most summer the- aters," On producing: "A successful producer must possess certain specific qualities. It, is absclute- ly essential for him 'to have the ability to raise money." - On pia writing: "The proba- bility of your turning your first play into cash is a remote one, To be bluntly realistic, you will be lucky if yoy tan get your mother to read through all. three acts of your masterpiece.", On becoming a composer: "The best way to start is to learn to play the piano." Some of the foregoing may - sound almost too . elemental. Actually, it is not, The fund of ignorance an d misconception possessed by people with theatri- cal • ,ambitions is phenomenal. Wishful thinking and .those. old Hollywood backstage musicals • have perpetuates, the legend of the unknown uzaderslndy who. replaces an ailing star on olaata- ing night and leaps to fame. i1, a model of understatement, llir, Savan observes that "such sue - cess is rare, and always volves a pertoelner with some, talent," "Xour Career in the Theater considers ethics, perseverance, etiquette, and morals as Well as professional ' subdivisions; deals with summer stock and Oft Broadway as well as Broadwity, television, and motion pictures; and delivers its author's .rnn- sidered opinions on a nuntbei of matters. Mr. Sayan write.> from his background as thcatrice c: - producer, stage manager, prod- uction manager, and latterly ` -l- ent agent. By John Beaufort in the CIuistian Sr'-nce Monitor. LOYAL P1) HIS OWN In Flatbush, New ?ere. 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