Emerson College - Emersonian Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Silas A. Alden Robrt 1 lowES Burnham

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CHARLES WINSLOW KIDDER l egistrar ; Vocal Physiology ; Acoustics The kindest man, the best condition ' d. And unU’earied in doing courtesies. Graduate of Mitchell School for Boys; for two years upon the stage; graduate of Emerson College in 1889; post graduate, 1890. Taught in William Penn Charter School; tutor in Bates College and was from there called to teach at Emerson College. Mr. Kidder is the one who always has time for our little troubles no matter how busy he is. All of his pupils admire and love him and he is indeed the friend of every one. WALTER BRADLE ' i ' TRIPP History of the Drama; Impersonation; Dramatic Interpretation Existence is a merrv treat And everv speech a jest. Graduate of Monroe College, 1889; post graduate, 1890; Lecturer at Boston University of Law; professor of Oratory at Boston College; appointed to the Emerson Faculty, 1889. Mr. Tripp tries to be patient with our attempts at interpretation. We are the highly appreciative victims of his witty thrusts. Who would miss a single class of his, so filled as they are with interest and stimulative thinking? WILLIAM G. WARD Logic; Debate; Psychology; English Literature The larger heart, the (■md ier hand.” Graduate Ohio Wesleyan University, 1872; Drew Theological Seminary; studied at University of Halle; later at Berlin; professor m Baldwin University, Syracuse Uni- versity; President of Spokane College; author. Dr. Ward IS a jolly, genial man and we w ' lsh that everyone might know his inimitable way of telling jokes. In the classroom he brings us a w ' onderful fund of information so delightfully and vividly put that it lives in our memories. E. CHARLTON BLACK English Literature But eies and eares and ev ' rv thought IT ere nnth his sweete perfections caught.” Graduate of Edinburgh University, 1882; studied at Queen’s College and West- minster College; lecturer at Harvard University and New England Conservatory; professor of Literature at Boston University; lecturer at Emerson College since 1903; author. We are all proud of “our” Dr. Black and take great interest in each of his new achievements. He opens up for us new vistas in English Literature with his lectures which are, like himself, peculiarly charming. 13

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SILAS A. ALDLN Applied Anatomy; Hygiene; Physical Training “A l(irider gentleman treads not the earth.” A member of Dr. Emerson’s first regular class, graduating from Monroe College in 1883; graduate of Boston College of Physicians and Surgeons, 1906. Dr. Alden is dear to the hearts of many student generations. He is always anxious for our mental and bodily welfare. He greets us in the corridors and classrooms with the cheeriest of faces and warmest of handclasps. Many a student has been started anew on the road to health by this friend. ROBERT BURNHAM Make-up; Interpretation ”He ' s a great observer And he looks quite through the deeds of men. Graduate of Emerson College, 1901 ; poet graduate, 1902. He first taught m Marietta College, Ohio. Eater he went on the stage and in the last few years has built up a reputation for himself as a dramatic coach. He has been teaching in Emerson College since 1 909. Mr. Burnham is always pleasant to meet both in the classroom and out. In class lie brings us valuable and practical knowledge from his wide experience as public reader and coach. PRISCILLA C. PUEEER Gesture; Elocution To one that V ' lth us n’or fs And trusts nnth faith.” Graduate of Normal School of Salem; graduate of Emerson, 1898; post graduate, 1 899 ; teacher at the Quincy Mansion School before joining the faculty of Emerson. Mrs. Puffer is ever holding us to our responsibilities and winning our respect. She IS always ready with the encouraging word to all who try. WILLIAM HOWLAND EENNE ' b Vocal Technique — Do good by stealth And blush to find it fame.” Graduate of Leominster High School; student at Harvard University; specialized for seven years in study of voice in New ork and abroad before he became a Trustee and a member of the Eaculty of Emerson College. Mr. Kenney is not only an advocate of hard work but he bodies forth his doctrine. He IS a big-hearted man and the appreciation of his value grows upon acquaintance. 15