Chicago

Mr. Honegger's Pacific 231 (TIME, Oct. 27) has arrived in Chicago. This rhapsodic translation into musical terms of the progress of a locomotive dashing through the night recently met with an enthusiastic reception when introduced to U. S. audiences by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Chicago, accustomed to the rush and roar of Wolverines and 20th Century Limiteds, is a trifle blase about locomotives--particularly musical ones. Tlie audience reacted to Mr. Honegger's composition with chuckles rather than cheers. One Hackett, reviewer for The Evening Post, was particularly amused. He commented in a mood of tolerant banter. Among other things, he remarked of Mr. Honegger: ". . . he might as well amuse himself with this toy as any other."