idence of unity is slight;
and the probability of increasing it by organization or legislative
enactment is not such as to make one enthusiastic. What one believes is
very real to himself. In fact it is the only thing that seems right to
him, therefore he sees no valid reason why he should change his belief
or why others should not believe as he does. This positive element in
the human ego is advantageous at times, but it is also responsible for
all conflicts from mild disagreements to war among nations.

But arguments and battles rarely ever result in anything more than an
armed truce. Difference of opinion will continue indefinitely, but of
this we may be sure, that the solution of the vocal problem will never
come through a study of vocal mechanism however conscientious and
thorough it may be, but through a purer musical thought, a deeper
musical feeling, a clearer vision of what is cause and what is effect, a
firmer conviction of the sanctity of music, an unerring knowledge of the
relationship existing between the singer and his instrument.

IV

HINTS ON TEACHING

"We live in a world of unseen realities, the world of thoughts
and feelings. But 'thoughts are things,' and frequently they
weigh more and obtain far more in the making of a man than do
all the tangible realities which surround him. Thoughts and
feelings are the stuff of which life is made. They are the
language of the soul. By means of them we follow the development
of character, the shaping of the soul which is the one great
purpose of life."

_Appreciation of Art_. Loveridge.

Every year a large number of young men and women go in quest of a
singing teacher. The impulse to sing, which is inborn, has become so
insistent and irrepressible that it must be heeded; and the desire to do
things well, which is a part of the mental equipment of every normal
human being, makes outside assistance imperative. Wherever there is a
real need the supply is forthcoming, so there is little difficulty in
finding some one who is ready, willing, in fact rather anxious, to
undertake the pleasant task of transforming these enthusiastic amateurs
into full-fledged professionals.

The meeting of the teacher and student always takes place in the studio,
and it is there that all vocal problems are solved. Let no one imagine
that any vocal problem can be solved in a physics laboratory. Why?
_Because