A WONDERFUL FAMILY.

Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 57, 4 September 1926, Page 15

A WONDERFUL FAMILY.

In Sydney, Mr. Gerald Walena is a well-known violinist teacher, and leader of the Conservatorium String Quartette. On of his brothers is Charlen Walcnn, the comedian, now*in Australia. Herbert Walenn is the most noted teacher of the 'cello in England. Mische) Cherniawski was one of his many famous pupils, besides being a professor at the Royal Academy, London, he hap many private pupils, and at some of his student recitals as many as 80 'cellists have taken part. Another brother well/ known in the theatrical world under the name of Cecil Barth has been associated with some of the greatest productions ever given here. At present he is interested in a delightful piece called "Lionel and Clarissa." an old play (with music) after the stylo of "The Beggar's Opera." Still another brother is an artist, and yet another a teacher of singing. Last, but not least, there is a sister, a very fine violinist (a pupil of Sanret's). Miss Walenn is associated with Gustav Hoist in his work at, the St. Paul's Girls' School, (a very jvonderful place, and well conducted). Another sister was with the Carringtons when they were in Sydney some years ago. The mother of all these wonderfully clever peoplo is still alive and well, indeed she even talks of paying her sons in Australia a visit, and she is 86.