Louisville Conservatory of Music - Crescendo Yearbook (Louisville, KY)

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When Myrtle Abnia sings, Pleasure and happiness she brings. Lucile Baker does her best. No matter what the trial or test. Miller Bennett in her quiet way. Will gain success at an early day. Evelyn Black’s highest aim. Is just to acquire another name. Helen Cook in music and art, Will ever do well her part. How long will Kitty Dale continue to sing? Look girls—another engagement ring. Sarah Dillon looks the part Of one very high in art. If Mary Foote’s fortune comes true, Many great things she’ll do. Mary Bell Garrett, as she journeys along, Will brighten her way with a beautiful song. We know Grace Cover will always be A credit to our faculty. To Ollie Hagin, best wishes we extend For health and happiness at the rainbow ' s end. Mildred Henderson’s broad “a ' s” Will get her parts in many plays. Jo:cph Henry’s absolute pitch Will some day make him very rich. Verna Holland is very quiet and demure Yet success will be hers, we are sure.

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Class Prophecy Mildred G RADUATING from L. C. M. In 1941 I went to New York to do post-graduate work. Going to a library one day for some research work I found to my great surprise and delight that one of the librarians, Mary Belle Garrett, was an old graduate of L. C. M. of the class of 26. In discussing the students and faculty of our Alma Mater, she told me about a diary of Mildred Henderson for the year of 1937, that had been found’about three years ago in the reference room. Miss Garrett had been unsuccessful in locating Mildred and suggested that we read the diary together. The following are some extracts of interest: January 6. New York. Day miserable—raining. As I was leaving the library who should I meet but Lucile Baker. She had the usual armful of books which slid in all directions to the pavement when she was making her usual unsuccessful attempt to keep her rubbers on. She is still telling stories every afternoon at the library. January 15. Had lunch with Miller Bennett. Was so glad to see her. Think of one of L. C. M.’s old graduates being the head of the most fashionable finishing school for girls in the East. February 2. Went to see the Ziegfcld Follies. Recognized Kitty Dale in the Chorus. She had a new collection of diamonds. She told me to go to .Cabaret. Wonder why? February 9. Just got back from . Cabaret. I could hardly believe my eyes when I saw Grace Gover in a revisal of the Charleston. Won¬ ders never cease! February 14. Had dinner with one of my classmates who was for¬ merly Lallah Frances Owsley. She is as demure as ever and has a charming husband and a darling son. She took me to the Woman ' s Club to hear Mildred Lambert, who has taken up S. Spaeth ' s work in musical lectures. Her most successful illustration was the playing of the Lohengrin Wedding March in various rhythms. Sail tomorrow on the America”. February 16. Saw Joseph Henry. He is on his way to Paris to study. Am not seasick yet. February 23. London. Heard Mile. Abnia tonight. She has been very successful in Paris and M. Gallard is taking her on a concert tour. March 1. Paris. Heard Mile. Lehmann in Madame Butterfly. She invited me to a studio tea. March 2. Went to the tea. Who was the leading Model? Katherine Lewis. Because of her graceful beauty, she has been for years a successful model for many leading artists. March 29. Berlin. Met Dr. and Mrs. Taylor. Dr. Taylor, who long since became a world known specialist, is now teaching here. As ever, Mrs. Taylor is the faithful wife. Henderson r f April ’0 Venice. Verna Holland is one of the foremost composers of the dav. Who wouid have thought it? April 30. Cairo. Is certainly hot here. Was more than surprised to meet Mary Foote. She was buying her paraphernalia to go on a hunting trip in the Jungles of Africa. . c . . , May 15 Tokyo Very much interested m the Mission Schools here. Found Belle Pace at the head of a Baptist Orphanage. Mav 27. Honolulu. Who should I meet but Mr. and Mrs. Howland. Eula has lured him away from the medical profession. They arc here study¬ ing the customs for their new vaudeville act. June 10. San Francisco. How good it is to breathe the air of dear ° ld June H. Hollywood. Went to the Metrogoldwyn Studios today. Saw Grace Thompson but didn’t get to speak to her. June 12 Have been back to the studios. Grace asked me to her lovely cottage for tea. Arrived late. As I entered the garden I saw a familiar figure 1 thought I knew that graceful move. I he closely bobbed hair was a daring mark of beauty. Why. yes! It was our Boy ! Beatrice told me that she was to play Miss ’26 in Paramount’s New Production. The Past, Present and Future. They tell me Evelyn Black has an importer’s shop in San Francisco. I wish l had known it. July 17. Denver. Saw Katherine McCartcn today. Hardly knew her as she is only a shadow of her old self. She is lecturing on how to get thin to music. . August 28. St. Louis. Read a fine article in the St. Louis Globe Democrat by Pauline Summers. She has drifted from her violin work and has become a music critic. September 2. Spent the day with the Litscy Family. Mrs. Litsey is as charming as ever. Dr. Litsey is a world authority on the opera. They have four charming children. September 3. Went to hear a successor of Billy Sunday, and — well! Sarah Dillon directed the Chorus. It’s strange. September 8. Learned today that Jane Jeffreys was the supervisor of music in the public schools here. I’ll certainly look her tip tomorrow. September 19. Chicago. Catherine Mathis has a music shop on Michigan Boulevard. Quite a collection of world famous instruments. October 2. Cincinnati. Met Anita Yager in the station. Am staying with her. She took me up to her Commercial Art School. Dorothy Schnaus is doing rural work and leading all conventions. October 23. Louisville. Been back to dear old L. C. M. All the teachers arc as jolly as ever. I couldn’t begin to put every thing down. Am stopping with Sarah Pace. Her husband is the President of the Sky Rocket Auto Co. Junior and Helen are such attractive children. Virginia Sapp has taken charge off her father ' s large plantations at Hawesville, Ky. December 10. Just back from Princeton. Saw Helen Cook. She is lecturing on the American Youth.

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May success and happiness ever abide, With Eula Howland, our first bride. Beatrice Hughes as “Our Boy Has brought to us lots of joy. Jane Jeffreys with her ready smile Always makes life worth-while. Mildred Lambert is such a jolly good sport, She is sure to find happiness at every port. Cecil Lehmann with her wonderful voice Has fame and fortune, her only choice. Kathryn Lewis has a voice so clear. That we are sure her success is near. Alameda Litsey plays with grace and ease, So that her performance is sure to please. Catherine Mathis is ever ready to work, Her duty she will never shirk. Martha Millikan, may your health permit You with seniors next year to sit. Katherine McCarten’s fingers seem to say, ‘TH be a great pianist some day. When Lallah F. Owsley you meet, You will find her always neat. A music case goes far with Bell Pace, Said George, when panting he returned from the She puts lots of beauty on her face Our cosmetic lover—Sarah Pace. Virginia Sapp’s charming way, Will win her a handsome man some day. Dorothy Schnaus is so jolly and gay, She drives away the gloom of a rainy day. Theo Taylor, will always be A student of the highest degree. Grace Thompson is sometimes quite a riddle, Yet we’ll admit she can play the fiddle. No matter what she is in Anita Yager is sure to win. race. About myself I have nothing to say, Except that perhaps I’ll be a poet some day. —Pauline Summers