Boston University College of Practical Arts and Letters - Sivad Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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192 SAMUEL DUPERTUIS, A.B., A.M. Instructor in French Mr. Dupertuis considers the student body of this institution the most intelligent, earnest, conscientious, and courteous girls that he has ever taught. He likes our attitude toward our studies and the sincerity with which we go about them. Without his energy, enthusiasm, and good humor, we feel sure that many a class in French 1 would never acquire as thorough a knowledge of irreg- ular verbs and numerous other intricacies and peculiarities of that lan- ruage, but with Mr. Dupertuis for a leader, few dull moments exist. We have learned from him many interesting facts about France and Switzerland. But one of the greatest virtues he has taught us is patience. “Endurance is the crowning quality, And patience all the passion of great hearts.” What quality is finer than this in any man? JOSEPHINE PICKERING HASKELL, A.B., A.M. Instructor in German “IT never enter a German class without feeling that I’m going to a party. Every moment is filled with inspiration, and the big hand of the elock dances around until the hour is over and we wonder why that bell rang so early. Have I taught other languages? Yes, Latin, Greek, French, Span- ish, and English, but to me German is the most inspiring, for it is the language of poetry, music, art, and culture. The students who elect it are usually among the best in college and they always grow to love the language and to appreciate the boundless field of German literature.” Even though she is so thoroughly engrossed in her German Department, one need never fear asking her co-operation in anything, be it suggestions for plays—and then we get almost professional advice!—or hints for our next costume party. Your willingness to help is so apparent and sincere, we don’t know what we'd do without you, Mrs. Haskell. ALLENA LUCE, A.B., A.M. Assistant Professor of Spanish Miss Luce’s advice to P. A. L. girls is that precious bit from Polonius’s speech to Laertes: “This above all: to thine own self be true, And it must follow as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man.” You see, Miss Luce’s diminutive stature does not prevent her from giving us a lofty message. But our Spanish teacher does everything in a big way. Her classes are among the most interesting and instructive, and her energy applied to the Spanish Club helps to make it one of the most successful in the College. Few there are who do not know the way to Miss Luce’s office. It is a pleasure to visit that cosy place when in need of help, because one is always cordially welcomed there. Some teachers give two kinds of instruction. Miss Luce belongs to this group because she not only teaches Spanish, but unconsciously gives us a lesson in warm-heartedness. 123 |

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WILHELMINA PREE TYLER, A.B., A.M. Assistant in English “College of Practical Arts and Letters, 27 Garrison Street, Boston, Massachusetts. “Dear Miss Interviewer: “T suppose the penalty of not keeping my appointment for the desired interview must be paid. I must—at your command—write my life-history, my opinion of P. A. L., and my gratitude for being here. Well, what shall I say? If only your SivAp Board would issue the conventional question- naire, then my problem would be reduced to polite and accurate replies. Again, if I were famous—famous in the sense that Mary Pickford and Pola Negri are—then I could tell you my favorite breakfast food or give you the secret of my success. Since I am merely an instructor in the English Department of P. A. L., I can only report humbly that there is nothing, absolutely nothing, which gives me more pleasure than correcting Freshman tkemes, especially ‘long ones. “Sincerely yours, We Pat yiERs JOSE DIEGE ONATE, B.S., A.M. Assistant Prefessor of Spanish and Head of the Department of Modern Foreign Languages “T never learned to write in the first person,’ modestly replied this pro- fessor when asked to tell something about himself, adding that if he were to do so now, “‘it would have to be first person plural.’’ However, we did learn that his greatest delights are reading and attending the theatre, especially when mystery plays are being produced. We also learned that he prefers to teach Freshmen because they are so full of anticipation and expectation. He wishes they might retain this enthusiasm through the years until they become conscientious Seniors earnestly working toward that prize attainable in June. We wonder how many have seen the little motto he has in his office Believing it extremely worth-while, he advocates placing a large mirror in front of it so that its message may be reflected everywhere. “Somewhere on the great world the sun is always shining and just as sure as you live it will sometime shine on you. “The dear God has made it so there is so much sunshine we must all have our share.” ALCIDE THEODORE MARIE DE ANDRIA Assistant Professor of French “My three greetings to the students of this College: “First, to the graduates who left us a few years ago and have since been filling important positions in innumerable fields, not the least of which being teaching, to me the most magnificent of needful tasks I know; “Second, to those who will soon sever the ties of friendship and recip- rocal good will which endeared them to us, and who, full of hope and cheerfulness, will follow the footsteps of their elders and help finish the world’s work where the elders brought it or left it; ; “Third, to the new ones, whom we are but learning to appreciate, and to those who will knock at our door next fall; to them I say: Be of good courage and faith! Judge us by what we have done, and expect as much for you from us!” [ 22 ]

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ELIZABETH NICHOLS ONATE, B.S.S., A.M. Instructor in Spanish Just picture Mrs. Onate seated at a desk piled high with notebooks, music, and papers; imagine her at the same time holding a conference with a pupil in whom she shows a deep interest (that was how I found her when I sought an interview) ; then think of the Assembly Hall, where she may be seen directing our fine Orchestra; remember a busy young woman dash- ing through the corridors between classes, perhaps stopping a minute to talk Spanish to someone; and you have an inadequate idea of the varied and full program our popular Spanish teacher has. Yet, she modestly tries to tell us, ‘““‘How can I say anything that would interest the P. A. L. girls?’’—and every minute she is doing something that shows she is very much concerned with her Alma Mater. (You know, when Seniors were, Freshmen, Mrs. Onate was a Senior here in P. A. L.!) c THOMAS CHALMERS, A.B., PH.D., D.D. Professor and Chairman of the Department of History Dr. Chalmers, with his usual smile and ease of manner, very kindly gave us some of his broadened views on America after a year away from us. “T have never been more impressed by the alertness and interest of the Freshmen during the years of my connection with the College than I am this year. I have been wandering around the world, meeting people of other nationalities and seeing first-hand the things which I am talking about to my classes. I came back with a new appreciation of American character and with a new admiration for the American girl. I am glad to be connected with this college for women. “T have five sections and about four hundred girls. They are not all geniuses, but they are hungry to know. This is the first prerequisite of scholarship. There is plenty of room for achievement, but the disposition is the first thing and we’ve got it this year.” Oh, Dr. Chalmers is a charming, fascinating “‘story-teller’’, and we are certainly glad to be “his girls’! CHARLES PHILLIPS HUSE, A.B., A.M., PH.D. Professor and Chairman of the Department of Economics If at any time Dr. Huse appears too deeply absorbed in the problems of Uncle Sam’s Monetary and Banking Systems, any clever student ean readily bring about a digression from this topic by introducing the subject of ‘‘Home-gardening’”’. Yes, indeed, our quiet, kindly Money and Banking professor derives real enjoyment from working in his garden at home, and really knows lots about weeds, seeds, and ‘‘Care of Plants’. What else? Well, Dr. Huse likes to fish, to walk (whether through the woods or eity streets) and to read. Oh, yes—to read! Goethe’s beautiful German poetry has a special appeal for him that has continued from college days. Then, too, he finds novels entertaining and enjoyable, especially those by Dickens and Thackeray, which have been ‘‘tested and proved by the wear of Time’’, Surely, gardening and Goethe make an interesting combination for an interested man. [ 24 ] 4 é ‘ fF