Rita's Entry: Monday, April 17, 1911
Dad sent down early. Met me at school for lesson. Played concerto pretty well. Hope Dad liked Sebald, but didn't say much. He stayed down all day on business. Came out for dinner. I practiced all afternoon. Dad left at 9:30. Tin and Fran went to meet Ruth Kimball who came out for the night.
Letter from F. Z.!!!!
IN RITA'S DAY: Rita's father, Albert Lewis, was the one who originally taught her the violin. He also taught my mother(Rita's daughter) when she was only four or five. Surprisingly, he wasn't a musician but a wagon maker and wagon repairman. He named Rita (Margherita Altiora Lewis) because he thought it would look good on the stage. Above is a picture of him with his wife Charlotte (Button) and Rita.
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