at them, the more they threw at him. When their parents returned home they were unaware of their pastime, because the poor dog couldn't talk. Pete and Mary's home was the place to go if one wanted to have a party. There were no televisions in that era; so, violin music prevailed, something that both the young and old could enjoy. Six of the boys followed in their father's footsteps and inherited a love for the fiddle which they played so well and Peter continues to play today. They played by ear, and learned the tunes by listening to others play either at a party or on the radio. Later, records and tapes helped them learn new tunes. After meals, or during free time, someone was always playing the fiddle. They enjoyed relaxing with the sound of music. Today, the fiddle is still prevalent in Bear River , for "Pete" has passed the art on, not only to his own children, but also to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. On any given day, fiddle music can still be heard in Bear River , where it still prevails, just as it did many years ago. 33