Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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and her work reflects her ability as an instructor. Miss Reid is a product of that old time Southern culture, besides bemg a young lady of fine appearance, who dresses with becoming taste and takes pride in her chosen line of work. STUART F. REED, President Board of Trustees, Bessie Tiff Institute. It is with great pleasure that I take the opportunity of testi- fying to the especial ability and scholarship of Miss Annie Bell Reid, With whom it has been my good fortune to have been asso- eiated in a scholastic capacity for some time. Her work is thor- ough and embraces the whole held of literary expre551on; and her didactic methods, unique in their simplic1ty and effectiveness, are the result, evidently. of much serious study and observation. It would he supererogatory to say more than that .lVllSS Reid 1s a young lady of high culture and refinement and Will be a valuable addition from all standpoints, to whatever school or faculty may secure her services. . JOHN JAs. BASSETT WOOTEN, P11. D, Dam U11 it'crsify 13.1'101151'071, University of New York. The aim of this department is to awaken and develop in the student a knowledge of her power of expression and to make natural and artistic readers and speakers. Individual faults and mannerisms are carefully noted and corrected, while the pupil,s natural powers are con- stantly strengthened. All work in this department is based upon the practical. There are many who would be enabled to occupy broader helds of usefulness and experience greater joy in the daily round of existence, if thev could command that happy consciousness which results from a cultivation of the entire personality of expressionzdof the bodv foi reposeful attitude, graceful bearing, and noble presence; of the voice in mus1c, speech, or sympathetic song; of the hunch for firm meiital grasp, keen perception; and v1gorous coneehtration; and of the soul, for that spiritual glow that irradiates and enkmdles. Longfellow says, 'Of equal value to him who writes a noble poem is he who reads it nohlv. No imitative processes will be followed. The pupil must learn to seek truth within herself. During the four yearsi course, the development will follow the natural Evolution of all Art. through periods in which are manifested Life, Attraction, Will and Intellect. l The aim: and earnest :11' freedom mi ii'vtig t0 Tone lli': Hi' ll'ork in His Follmvin;r w The aim: enlarge the tinned. Vuigt original xv 'l-li same. lixtut: readings. 'llE-iX llm-lnwt x mom oi Vuft volume. work fit. 1x; lllgr w: i :mvuth w, t

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:55 Technical Studies. Beriot and others. :inies. twenty-four es i. Concertos by :1ifaix'slqi, Ernst, Pag- : ; Sonatas. tremolo, shiftings, gluicalities. Liugi n'evare-l for public SCHOOL OF EXPRESSION AND PHYSICAL CULTURE MISS ANNIE BELLE REID. Miss Reid has had a very Wide experience as student and teacher. being a life long student and teacher. She received her special tr servatory of Cincinnati; Posse Gymnasium, Boston; and private instruction with many of the l readers of the day. She was director of Oratory and Physical Culture a for three years; director of Oratory at Bessie Tiff College, Forsyth, Ga, and has done studio work in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has devoted much time to higher physical education and has some interesti She comes from a home of culture, her father aining at Emerson College of Oratory, Boston; Coua iest private teachers and in Broaddus Classical and Seientihc Institute ng lectures on the subject. Americana ized Delsarte and Swedish Gymnastics as taught by Miss Reid, are of great beneht to her pupils. Miss Annie Belle Reid is a teacher of striking force of person- ality, broad sympathies, admirable preparation, and one whom I would recommend most strongly to an institution desiring an ac- complished instructor. Miss Reid is an indefatigable worker; her ideals are of the highest, and she makes her pupils cause her own, and is one who Will serve loyally the interest of any institution to which she is attached and will prove a sound and constructive in- Huence in the community. HENRY S. SOUTHWICK, President Emerson College of Oratory, Boston, IWassaclmsetts. I take pleasure in saying Miss Annie Belle Reid completed with me a course in the Murdock System of Expression and has done excellent work. This together with her previous study and unus- ually high degree of mentality combine to make her an excellent teacher. Trusting you may be fortunate enough to have her as one of your faculty, I am, Very sincerely yours, HELEN MAY CURTIS, Cincinnati Conservatory, Cincinnati, Ohio. This is to certify that Miss Annie Belle Reid has been a student in the Normal Department of the Posse Gymnasium, Bos- ton, and that she has shown qualities throughout her work which eminently ht her for a teacher of physical training. . BARONESS ROSE POSSE, Director Posse Gymnasimn. Miss! Annie Belle Reid, as Director of Oratory Department of Bessie Tiff College during the year 1906-1907, impressed me as no other teacher With whom Ilve been associated in my ten years of college work. Herls is a life of ideals for the truest and best life. That quiet, womanly Characteristic, so admirable in a teacher, is truly exemplified in its entirety in Miss Reidls every thought, word and deed. EVIE CAMPBELL, Lady Principal, Bessie Tiff College. During three years Miss Annie Belle Reid had charge of the Departments of Expression and Physical Culture in Broaddus Classical and Scientihc Institute. Her work was eminently satisfactory-such only as might be expected of a teacher of wide experience and thorough traininga Q7441 Mkavx.;Zi-.' 3 t V .. m .Mm'ffiQ. ' '

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' :xmxssion: and her uni Lefiectiveness, are :.itdohsei'vati01i. 1t rat Miss Reid is a :51 will be a valuable 311001 or faculty may JCEX. Plz. D. t: '5le' Bi'fcnsimz, i Of New York. f of expression and m:nvers are C011- : iiwimid be enabled , could command riff the body fOI :Feiig song: of the c itftzial glow that rearis it noblyg Kristgjh perimls in COURSE OF STUDY.--SCHOOL OF EXPRESSION First Year. The aim of the first years work is to develop energy and earnest attention. Physical Culture, in order to give freedom of body and voice. Voice Culture, as it pertains to Tone Production. Philosophy Of Expression. Class Wrork in Original Pantomime, one afternoon each week. Following this, is the study of Comedies in miniature. t TEXT: ttEvolution of Expression? V01. 1. Close study and application of each of the four chap- ters or steps in personal development of the student as a reader. Public appearance in Recitals before the student hody as often as the instructor may think proper. Exam- inations during the year on work done. Second Year. The aim of the work of this year is to apply and enlarge the work 'of the first year. Physical Culture cone tinued. Voice Culture. Philosophy of Gesture. Advanced original work in Pantomime. Writing and Staging of same. Extemporaneous speaking and story telling. Sight readings. TEXT: ttEvolution of Expression? Vol. II. Each successive step added to the WUI'K done in pre- vious chapters. Public appearance in plays. Study of the best masterpieces in American and English Literature for recital. Public appearance in frequent Recitals before the student body. Examinations on work covered. Third Year. Purpose is developed. Physical Culture, for develop- ment of Vitality and nerve power. Voice Culture, for volume. Philosophy of Expression. Original, Creative work in pantomime and Dramatic Art. Writing and Stag- ing of Pantomimes. Poetic Interpretation. Extempor- aneous speaking. Philosophy of Gesture. TEXT: ttEvolution of Expression? Vol. III. Bible Reading, Shakespeare, Browning and Kipling. Orations. Appearance in frequent recitals before student body. Appearance in plays. Examinations on all work covered.