HALT AT A DANCE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21136, 19 March 1932, Page 2 (Supplement)

HALT AT A DANCE.

WHY THE MUSIC STOPPED.

PROFESSOR'S OTHER JOB,

Owing to the steady rise in the cost of living in France it has become increasingly common for Frenchmen to have two occupations. Having filled ono post during the day they supplement their earnings by doing something else in tho evening. This recently led to a curious incident at a Paris suburban dance hall, which enjoys a great local reputation for the quality of its jazz music. A dance 'was in full swing when students entered. Instantly something seemed to go wrofig with the rhythm. The drums, cymbals and triangles went out of action, and the musician responsible for their manipulation was seen to be hiding behind tho big drum. After the departure of the students it was learned that tho drummer was a professor of history in a college, and, having recognised two of his pupils in tho now arrivals, did not wish to bo seen. Ho had begun His musical training simply as a relaxation and to amuse members of his family. But ho soon became so expert a performer on jazz accessories that ho socured remunerative engagements.

There have been complaints, however, among the professor's neighbours. They have found that the professor's passion for jazz has spread throughout the household. . While he is nt work in the dance hall a member of his family practises on the accordeon.