Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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country iresident expense, equal in as of the selected the best :ness has 3r. r recom- 'atory of Lrs a pu- wing are ho know n F. Dun- Among rofession, a teacher h his stu- peculiarly - comrade oncerning J ersity, C arolina. 1d seldom mong his 1115, he is to work ould find R1 ullege, K entucky. , ,m .. -Aas. wwv, In answer to your letter of May 18th, I am very glad to give the highest possible recommendation to Mr. Marion F. Dunwody, of Raleigh, North Carolina, for the directorship of the musical depart- ment of your college. I am quite sure that if you offer Mr. Dunwody the position, and It is accepted, you will find you have every reason for self-congratulation. I have known Mr. Dunwody intimately for a considerable number of years, and have never had the privilege of knowing a man more lovable, frank, generous and sincere. As a musi- cian, Mr. Dunwodyls talents are far above the average. He had a dis- tinguished academical career in Europe, and each position he has occupied since his return to America has been retained by him for several years, an incontestible proof that his services were found sat- isfactory. As a concert performer, Mr. Dunwody has always met with success, and I consider he possesses special gifts as a teacher. He has energy, considerable tact, unfailing good humor, and a most engaging personality. ALFRED COWELL GOODWIN, Professor Piano, Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore, M d. Your letter of the 18th inst, regarding Mr. M. F. Dunwody, Raleigh, North Carolina, is received, and in reply to same, beg to say that I have known Mr. Dunwody from the time he was a student at the Conservatory, Leipzig, Germany. He is an accomplished musician, most excellent pianist, successful teacher, and a perfect gentleman. I consider him one of the best musicians in this country, and can heartily recommend him for the position of Director of your insti- tution. Mr. Dunwody is not only a splendid musician, but an all- round educated man, and a fine character. BRUNO MICHAELIs, Director of Music, H ollinsi Institute, H ollins, V a. In answer to your letter of the 18th inst., will say: Marion F. Dunwody is a very fine musician and pianist. He has had the very best schooling in America, and later in Leipzig, Germany, for five years, and a pupil of Carl Reinecke. Mr. Dunwody is an excellent teacher, and well qualified to be a Director of a Conservatory for young ladies. He is a gentleman and has always deported himself becoming a man in his position. CLARENCE DE VAUX ROYER, Professor Violin, Ithaca Conservatory of Music, Ithaca, New Y ark. MISS NANNIE R. HO'OPER. Miss Hooper began her musical studies early in life under the direction of her mother, who herself was a gifted musician. After studying with some of the best teachers of this country, and after an experience of several years teaching, she went abroad and studied for two years with some of the foremost teachers of Europe. She comes to us highly recommended as the following testimonials will show : 3I

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81s I -w. ;:...-.ig4.h v.1.'-I'4- irg.-. i THE FACULTY. ECOGNIZING the demand in our Western country for the highest order of musical culture, the President has taken the utmost pains to secure, regardless of expense, the best available talent in Europe and America. . The Conservatory aims to furnish facilities equal in every particular to those of the best conservatories of the Old World. With this design, the President has selected a Faculty who have been specially trained under the best masters in this Country and Europe, and whose fitness has been tested by long and successful experiences. PROF. MARION F. DUNWODY, Dii'ector. Professor Dunwody comes to us most highly recom- mended. He is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Leipsig, Germany, having been for two years a pu- pil of the celebrated Dr. Carl Reinecke. The following are some of the good things said of him by those who know him: As teacher of Piano Music in this institution Prof. Marion F. Dun- wody has given entire satisfaction and great pleasure as well. Among musical critics in this city he is considered a master in his profession, both in respect to high culture and brilliant execution. As a teacher he is faithful, highly successful, and universally popular With his stu- dents. His native refinement and gentlemanly bearing fit him peculiarly for teaching young women and render him a most agreeable comrade in school work. I take pleasure in making these statements concerning him. R. T. VANN, President The Baptist Female University, Raleigh, N orth Carolina. Professor Dunwody is an excellent pianist. You would seldom find his superior as a performer. He is also very popular among his pupils. And rarest of all, for one who has the musical genius, he is discreet. I believe, as a musician, and as a pleasant man to work With, and as a popular teacher and director of music, you would find him not only competent, but a very desirable man. J. L. KESTER, Professor Science, Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky. 30 SI

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Awe-.. . Him; . Nashville, Tenn, July 24, 1900. Prof. J. D. Blanton, Pres. Wardis Seminary, Nashville, Tenn. . . DEAR SIRz-Miss Nan R. Hooper, of Aberdeen, MISS., informs me that she is an applicant for position in your musmal departmenft f0:1 ensuing session. Miss Hooper was With us last year, and. I oun her to be an exceptionally good piano teachet, plays exquisitely, IS a refined, elegant lady, and would be an vaUISItlon to any school secur- ing her services. Respectfully yours, I. V. ARMSTRONG, Supt. To Whom It May Concern: . I take pleasure in bearing testimony to the hlgh character and most excellent musical qualifications of MISS Nannie Hooper, who was not only a pupil of mine in the literary and musmal departments, but Who, after having graduated and taught in other places, accepted a position as teacher of harp and piano in Potter College. Since her resignation, she has spent two years in Germany, where she has been under the direct instruction of the best masters. I have no hesitancy in saying that those wishing a. teacher .of exceptionally good habits and unusually fine attainments 1n a speCIal work of music can do no better than to have the bearer of this testimonial. Very truly, B. F. CABELL. ' West Point, Miss, Nov. 15th, 1899. To Whom It May Concern: It affords me very great pleasure to testify to the high qualities of Miss Nan R. Hooper as a lady and as a teacher of music. i As a musician, Miss Hooper has the double advantage of natural talent and thorough training. She has enjoyed the best advantages for the study of music afforded in the conservatories of this country and Europe. She is a most delightful performer on the piano. As a teacher she is conscientious, thorough, enthusiastic, tactful- an unqualified success. ' - Personally she possesses the rare social qualities, Christian char- acter, and true womanliness that win the respect and affection of all who know her. ' Sincerely, HENRY A. HAYES. Clinton, Hinds Co., Miss, Jan. 4, 1899. To Whom It May Concern: It gives me real pleasure to make the following statement of one so genumely worthy, both as a lady and a musician, as Miss Nan R. Hooper. .Miss' Hooper is of one of the best old Southern families,'and exhlblts 1n her character and bearing the truest refinement. She has enjoyed the best musical advantages, both in this country and .abruoadfand is a brilliant pianist and harper. After pursuing her studies in the Cincinnati Conservatory, she went to Europe for further glork, and IS but recently back from a two years course of study ere. She taught piano and harp under my presidency of Bayler College at eBeltonhTexas, in one of the largest departments of music in the South, givmg eminent satisfaction 32