New York

Phillip Berolzheimer, City Chamberlain of New York, is a square set, ruddy faced, stolidly teutonic sort of man from the Middle West. He is rather a beguiling person--an instance of that rare creature, a holder of high political office who is not self seeking. He got his post with the present Democratic administration for the purpose of furthering the cause of music, specifically to organize park concerts for the people of the poorer sections of the town. This system of concerts required more money than financial authorities would spend. Berolzheimer was a rich man. He put up the money.

He has a deep, inarticulate devotion to culture that is characteristically Germanic. He tells you, simply and seriously, that he has devoted himself to the advancement of music, but he cannot sing, play or compose, and must find his service in the organization of musical affairs; moreover, his philosophy is that musicians are as important people as politicians, big business men, generals or admirals. Politicians, big business men and generals and admirals receive ceremonial welcomes and honors from the authorities. Musicians should have the same. Celebrations and banquets are a necessary part of achievement. Berolz-heimer serves music in his dignity as City Chamberlain by arranging official receptions at City Hall and other civic honors for instrumentalists, singers and composers. A singular man doing a singular service.