Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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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.

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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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1w Relation of Will and Emotion is properly brought out. It is shown that all powers of the human organism are obedient to creative thought. Physical Culture, for the economy of Gesture, Spontaneity, Unity and Repose. Inter- pretative Voice Culture. The Higher Philosophy of Expression. Original Creative work in Comedies. Staging of Plays. History of Oratory. Extemporraneousspeaking. Gesture Applied. Fourth Year. TEXT: hEVOlution of Expressionr Vol. IV, with review study of the psychological development in the six- teen steps comprising the four periods Of Evolution. Orations. Appearance in recitals throughout the year. Repertoire. Programmes. Commencement Recital. Exam- ination covering entire course. PHYSICAL CULTURE. In this department the end sought is a well-developed, healthy body. The work consists of exercises to promote health, symmetry, grace, and poise. Pupils are taught how to stand, walk, and breathe, correctly. Especial attention is given to personal defects, and individual needs of each pupil are considered, and exercises arranged to meet these. The Swedish System Of Gymnastics, into which is merged the best of all systems, is used. Development is sought through three mediums 01- courses, namely Educational, Progressive and Aesthetic. Class meets five mornings each week for one-half hour. One morning each week is given to educational gymnastic games, Which time is looked forward to with much pleasure by the class. When weather permits, out-door exercises. consisting of track work, marching, running; etc, are required. From students of the Class, basket-ball teams. tennis tournaments, and other Edd games are organized.