Show SINGER JOBLESS ADVERTISES SONGS BERLIN BERLIN By By The Associated Press Press Albert Albert Neumann who des des- designated designated himself as former princely court opera singer but unfortunate unfortunate- unfortunately ly Jobless for the moment believes In modern modem advertising ad methods for beggars Like hundreds of other German beggars he makes his living by singing for alms In the courtyards of apartment houses hous in the better residential districts The usual stunt consists In yelling some patriotic song or touching love lo ballad at the top of his voice olce and then following It with a stereotyped d spoken appeal for alms aims Neumann however has added a anew anew anew new new touch to his trade On the morning of his concert he delivers a printed card to every apartment within the area to be visited the text of which Is Isar Highly honored sir Gracious lady As Ju a former princely court opera I IsInger singer who Is unfortunately Jobless for the moment mom nt I am compelled to give ghe a little concert on the court court- courtyard courtyard courtyard yard of this apartment toward 1 20 this afternoon My first number will be the Bass Aria from the Magic Flute by Mozart Within these sacred halls halls' Further selections will be b an an- announced announced from the courtyard In the hope that you too will willbe willbe be so EO gracious as to drop me your contribution from the window I am Most devotedly respectful Albert Neumann Bass Dass Singer |