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Chapter V of the book "Frederick Chopin As a Man and Musician," Volume I, by Frederick Niecks is presented. The music and musicians in Poland before and in Chopin's time are examined. It tells that Nicolas Gomolka, who studied music in Italy, was the greatest that musician Poland has ever produced for centuries. It claims that King Stanislas Poniatowski has the great influence on the music of Poland.

Presents the poem "An Account of the Poem Games," by Vachel Lindsay. First Line: In the summer of 1916 in the parlor of Mrs. William Vaughn Moody; Last Line: The work would come closer to acting, than dancing is now conceived.

Presents the poem "How I Walked Alone in the Jungles of Heaven," by Vachel Lindsay. First Line: Oh, once I walked in Heaven, all alone; Last Line: That came to spoil my secret, silent lair!

Presents the complete text of "Reminiscences of Scottish Life & Character" by Ramsay, Edward Bannerman, 1793-1872.

The short story "The Penny-Wedding" is presented.

Presents the complete text of "Damnation of Theron Ware" by Frederic, Harold, 1856-1898.