Morningside College - Sioux Yearbook (Sioux City, IA)

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Twelve sional man now in obscurity might rise to the highest rank if he were far-seeing enough to train his voice and body as well as his mind. Dr. Edward Everett Hale contends that The young Ameri- can, with common school education, who cannot make a speech on any ordinary subject at a moment's notice, is wanting in one of the most important attributes of the American make-up. It has frequently been said that training for citizenship is the ultimate aim of all education. But what are the requisites of good citizenship? First, an intelligent interest in the public questions of the day, and second, the ability to discuss these questions intelligently, and thus contribute to the forming of a safe and sane public opinion. The department of public speak- ing, using for material topics pertaining to public questions, and training students in clear, vigorous thinking and effective speaking, .contributes to the making of good citizens. It is the aim to make the work of the Department of Public Speaking of a very practical nature: to afford real prepara- tion for the activities of life. It matters not for what occupation or profession a student may be preparing, he will have abundant opportunities to use the training which he has received in Public Speak- ing. This is especially true of the work in debate. The student is trained in in- dependent and constructive thinking. He forms the habit of looking deeply into questions and seeing both sides of propo- sitions. l-le learns to discover the vital issues, and he is not easily misled by minor points. He develops a spirit of fair- mindedness, of consideration for the opin- ions of others. He learns that there are two sides to all questions. Again, training in public speaking de- vclopes self-reliance and self-confidence. The student comes to a realization of the powers which he possesses. He learns how to make use of the knowledge which he has, for he is trained in the art of self- expression. After all, this is the great art, for as some one has well said: He alone can give life to knowledge who has learned the art of communicating it to others. Ellie Glnnmfruatnrg nt' Munir ' fBy Prof. O. A. Morse.J The CONSERVATORY OF Music at Morningside will enter on its twenty-first year in the fall of l9l4. During this time it has grown from an unimportant de- partment to a large and well organized school of the art of music, with depart- ments for the study of the Pianoforte, Singing, Pipe Organ, Violin, Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Orchestral and Band Instruments, History of Music, Public School Music, Harmony, Counterpoint and Composition. In point of attend- ance, only one other music school in the state, and that in Des Moines is larger, MORNINGSIDE and between Minneapolis on the north and Lincoln on the south, it is unequalled. Over three hundred students have re- ceived instruction during the year of l9l3-I4. The position of a Conservatory in con- nection with a College of Liberal Arts is a unique one. More and more it is being realized that education means more than the mere securing of valuable infor- mation, or even the ability to do things. Culture of character is by far the most important thing in obtaining a training for life. The aesthetic features of life are

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1915 SIOUX ingside College has never been more in- tensely religious than at, the present time. The past year has witnessed a remarka- ble toning up in the spiritual life of the student body. In December Dad El- liot, one of the greatest workers among college men in the country, came to Morningside for a three days' meeting. The results were satisfactory in every way. Thirty of the young men made decision for the Christian life, and there was a pronounced deepening in religious interest. During the Elliott meetings Miss Burner held services among the young women with gratifying results. In February a union meeting between Grace Church and Morningside College ' WHS held under the leadership of Hugh E.. Smith of Los Angeles, Calif. With the sweetness of a St. John, Mr. Smith won all hearts. Some of the scenes witnessed during these meetings were most extraor- dinary. The solicitude of the Christian students for the conversion of their com- Panions was beautiful to behold. Stu- dents were converted during the meet- ings and many life-work decisions were made. The Y. M. C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. have had a splendid year. The weekly devotional meetings, led by students or ministers in the city, have been very helpful. The Association hall on the third floor has been completely re- furnished and affords a fine home for all Association activities. The College was represented at the National Students' Vol- unteer Convention in Kansas City early in january by thirteen students, headed by President Craig. The reflex influence from the work of this convention has been decidedly uplifting. As Pastor of the College Church it is only proper that I should acknowledge the loyalty of the students to the services of Grace Church. In our Sunday School, Epworth League, and Public Worship, the presence of the students has been an inspiration and en- couragement. There is only one reason for the existence of Morningside College and that is a religious reason. The found- ers of this institution were animated by spiritual motives. They believed a Chris- tion College was necessary on the soil of Northwest Iowa for the production of a symmetrical Christian Manhood and Womanhood. Let knowledge grow from more to more, But more of reverence in us dwell, That mind and soul according well, May make one music as before But vasterf' Eepartmvnt nf lguhlir Speaking ' fProf. C. A. Marsh., ln these days, whether we like it or not, power is with the tongue, p0WC1' is with those who can speak. These words, uttered by the great English statesman. Premier Salisbury, express a truth that is becoming more generally recognized in educational circles. Today much em- phasis is being placed upon service. It is evident, therefore, that any training which better equips a man to serve his fellowmen is fundamental. The ability to express one's thought clearly and effec- tively, whether in conversation or upon the public platform, is not only an accom- plishment, but is today coming to be rec- ognized as a prime requisite to a successful career. Mr. Gladstone said: All time and money spent in training the voice and body is an investment that pays larger interest than any other. Many a profes- MORNINGSIDE I

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1915 SIOUX x much more than mere ornamental appen- dages: they have a decided value in the building of individuality, and in this work the line arts have a great and valuable place. This has been recognized to a great extent in the study of literature, and after literature, music has the most uni- versal appeal of all the fine arts. This accounts for the fact that, whereas fifty years ago music was not thought of as a study worthy of recognition in the College curriculum, it now has an honored place, indeed, many Colleges grant the Bache- lors degree for a College course with music, even including in some cases the practical study of the art, as a major- This is indeed a far cry from the day. not very many years ago, when a promi- nent musician offered his services as in- structor in music to Harvard University without salary, The Conservatory at Morningside seeks first to extend the influence of the art t0 the student body at large: SGC0f10llY to the community surrounding it: and l21SflY. but not least, to its own body of earnest students. The courses of study are organized on the same general basis as the courses in the College of Liberal Arts. A certain amount of preliminary training is re- quired for entrance on the regular colle- giate course of four years, which is ar- ranged in Freshman, Sophomore, junior and Senior years. These four years of training embrace thorough study of at least one practical branch, such as the piano, singing, violin, etc., also four years training in the theory of music, harmony, counterpoint, history of music, etc., also attendance during the period of study on one College or Academy subject to be selected according to the needs of the student. As to the standards required of the graduates, they are based on the recog- nized standards adopted by the most not- ed music schools of America and Europe. The study of music has made rapid and substantial progress during the last few years, and we feel that Morningside may be justly proud that its Conservatory holds a place in the very front rank. lghgzirzll iihurutinn fBy Miss Margaret Brandi Throughout all history the attitude to- ward physical training has been con- stantly changing. In the earliest times brute strength was 'rated as the greatest of all virtues. The strongest man of the tribe was the leader and the weaklin8 was soon weeded out. Down until the Christian era we find this same emphasis laid on physical development, but with the growth of the early Christian Cl1Ul'Cl1 there came a strong reaction. Men be- gan to think that the only way to Hflqulre merit was through the denial of all Phy' sical needs and pleasures, so, led by the monks, they practised the most hideous tortures upon themselves, thinking that by thus umortifying the flesh they would grow spiritually. 4 But with the advance in Science, this morbid asceticism also disappeared. Slowly men discovered that the mind could not do its best work without efficient tools. The body was developed as the servant of the mind, and we find the pio- neers of modern physical training begin- ning their work with this idea, especially in Germany and Sweden. More recent- ly still, we find yet another attitude pre- vailing with regard to physical develop- ment. We now know that not only does MORNINGSIDE 7'hirt0r'n