Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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Professor Dunwody is an excellent pianlst. You would seldolrn find his superior as a performer. He 13 also very popular arnonlg1 3:. pupils. And rarest of all, for one who has the musma. genius, e 11:, discreet. I believe, as, a music1an, and as a pleasant man to wor with, and as a popular teacher and dlrector of mUSIC, you would find him not only competent, but a very des1rable man. J. L. KESTER, Professor Science, Georgetown College, Georgetown, Kentucky. In answer to your letter of May 18th, I amyery glad to give the highest possible recommendation to Mr. Marlon F. Dunwody, of Raleigh, North Carolina, for the dlrectorship of the musmal depart- ment of your college. I am qmte sure that 1f you offer Mr. Dunwody the position, and it is accepted, you Wlll hnd you have. eyery reason for self-congratulation. I have known Mr. Dunwody Intirnately for a considerable number of years, and have never had the pr1v11ege of knowing a man more lovable, frank, generous and smcere. As a musi- cian, Mr. Dunwody,s talents are far above the average. He had a d15- tinguished academical career in Europe, and each -p051t10n he has occupied since his return to America has'been retalned by him for several years, an incontestible proof that hIS serv1ces 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, Md. Your letter of the 18th inst, regarding Mr. M. F. Dunwody. Raleigh, North Carolina. is received, and in reply to same, beg to sav 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 hne character. BRUNO MICHAELIs, Director of Music, Hollinf Institute, Hollins, Va. In answer to your letter of the 18th inst, will say: Marion F. Dunwody is a very fine musician and Dianist. He has had the very best schoolilng in America, and later in Leipzig, Germany, for five years. and a pupil of Carl Reinecke. Mr. Dunwodv 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 posmon. CLARENCE DE VAUX ROYER, Professor Violin, Ithaca Conservatory of Music, Ithaca, New York. 40

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Iy 0f rog- mas- ative Iy 0f ecial Ire 0f Eh? Glnnaprnatnrg Eliamlty. 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 0f 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, Director. Professor Dunwody comes to us most highly recom- mended. He is a graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Leipzig, Germany, having been for two years a pupil 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 concern- ing hlm' R. T. VANN, President The Baptist Female University, Raleigh, North Carolina. 39

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seldom MISS NANNIE R. HOOPER. 41g his ,3,st MISS Hooper began her musical studies early in life ld iind undenthe d1rect1on of her mother, who herself was a gifted mus1e1an. After studymg w1th some of the best teachers of thts country, and after an exper1ence of several yearsl re teach1ng, she went abroad and studied for two years with , , some of the foremost teachers of Europe. She comes to WWW- us hIghly recommended as the following testimonials will show: ve the ly, of lepart- . nwody Nashv111e, Tenn, July 24, 1900. reason Prof. J. D. Blanton, ly fOF Pres. Wardls Seminary, ergreuof Nashville, Tenn. a dissl- DEAR.SIR:--MiS-S Nan R. Hooper, of Aberdeen, Miss'., informs me 1e has that tshe 15 an apphcant for pos1t10n in your musical department for m for ensumg session. Miss Hooper was with us last year, and I found Ld sat- her to be an exceptionally good piano teacher, plays exquisitely, is a 5 met refined, elegant lady, and would be an acquisition to any school secur- ing her services. :acher. Respectfully yours, a most J. V. ARMSTRONG, Supt. . To Whom It May Concern: 'c, I take pleasure in bearing testimony to the high character and J Md. ' most excellent musical qualifications of M155 Nann;e Hooper, who was not only a pupil of mine in the literary and musmal departments, , but who, after having graduated and taught 1n other places, accepted WOdy' a position as teacher of harp and piano 1n Potter College. Smce her 0 sav 3 resignation, she has spent two years in Germany, where she has been atthe t under the direct instruction of the best masters. . . 51c1an, I I have no hesitancy in saying that those w1sh1ng a. teacher .of eman. : exceptionally good habits and unusually line attaInments 1n a spec1al d. can t work of music can do no better than to have the bearer of thxs 1nst1- testimonial. Very truly, n all- B. F. CABELL. West Point, Miss., Nov. 15, 1899. V To Whom It May Concern: ' - . Sl a. It affords me very great pleasure to testify to the hlgh qual1t1es of Miss Nan R. Hooper as a lady and as a teacher of 1nu51c. on B As a musician, Miss Hooper has the double advantage of natural very talent and thorough training. She has enjoyed the best advantages years, for the study of music afforded 1n the conservatorles of.th15 country acher, ' and Europe. She is a most delightful performer on the.p1a.no. adies. As a teacher she is conscient1ous, thorough, enthumastlc, tactful- l man an unqualifled success. . .. . . Personally she possesses the rare soc1a1 qua11t1es, Chr1st1an char- acter, and true womanliness that w1n the respect and affectlon of all who know her. . c, Smcerely, York HENRY A. HAYES. 41 a v m ex w . , WArM w,,,