New England Conservatory of Music - Neume Yearbook (Boston, MA)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1912 volume:

Ihe NEUME VOLUME VIII PUBLISHED • BY . THE • CLASS . OF NINETEEN • HUNDRED • TWELVE FREDERICK L. TROWBRIDGE Jfrebertcfe JL. rotobrtboe tofjose tunb anb generous acts fjabe toon for fttm tfje regarb anb confibence of eberp stubent,— ttjis bolume is respectful!? bebtcateb. tKCy sincere, best wishes to every member of the Senior Class for future success and prosperity. GEORGE W. CHADVVICK 21 Corbtal (greeting to ©ur J|onoreb ©trector (George ®St Cfjabtotck Jfrom tf)e Cias of 1912 WALLACE GOODRICH £f)r Clastf of 1912 acfcnofoletigeg its grateful appreciation to Wallace ( oobrtri) ©ean of tfje Jfacultp AN EARLY SUBSCRIBER (greeting Co our fcinb reabers anb frienbs tofjo arc interesteb in tfje toelfare of our Silma fHater, tfje Mentor Class presents tfjiS, tfje etgljtfj bolumc of The Neume. Un tfje following pages toe fjabe enbeaboreb to recorb tfje manp phases of Conserbatorp life in its serious anb tts tumorous betn— fonb recollections cfjensfjeb bp ebcrp stubent. € uv efforts Ijabc not been for personal acftiebements, but to upfjolb tfje Ijonor of our toortftp Slma ittater. Board of Editors Editor-in-chief and Business Manager Theodore E. R. Gundry Associate Editor Eva Ellsworth Johnson Assistant Editors Bessie May Bentley Miriam Hosmer Edna E. Boicourt Eva C. Kellogg Blanch F. Brocklebank Edith F. Miller Elizabeth M. Bell Assistant Business Manager Albert S. Heald Management Ralph L. Flanders, Manager Frederick L. Trowbridge, Assistant Ma?tager Elizabeth C. Allen, Corresponding Secretary Ossian E Mills, Cashier and Accountant Martha Perkins, Registrar Mary A. Thayer, Librarian William Driscoll, Superintendent of Music Store John McLean, Superintendent of Building Preceptresses Adeline C. Ferguson Margaret W. Avery Ellen M. Wheelock Directory Co?nmittee Eben D. Jordan Wallace Goodrich George W. Chadwick Ralph L. Flanders James C. D. Parker 22 Cfje iSeume 1912 PIANOFORTE Estelle T. Andrews. Born in Baltimore, Md. Graduate of Peabody Conservatory of Music, Baltimore. Pupil of Carl Faelten and Helen Hopekirk, Boston. Carl Baermaxx. Born in Munich. Pupil of Wanner, Wohlmuth and Liszt. Studied compo- sition with Lachner. Taught in Munich Conservatory ; came to America and settled in Boston in 1881. A concert pianist and teacher of interna- tional reputation. David S. Blanpied. Born in Gallina, Ohio. Graduate of the New England Conservatory and of the Music Department of Boston University, receiving the degree of Mus. Bac. Studied with J. C. D. Parker, S. A. Emery, George E. Whiting: composition with William Apthorp and John K. Paine. Lucy Dean. Born in Illinois. Graduate from the New England Conservatory in 1891. Studied with Dr. Maas, Mrs. Maas and Carl Faelten of Boston : Leschet- izky in Vienna, and Buonomici in Florence. Floyd B. Deax. Born in Richville, N. Y. Pupil of Adrien Sabourin. Graduate of the New England Conservatory. Charles Dexxee. Born in Oswego, N. Y. Studied piano with A. D. Turner and Madame Schiller. Special study of Beethoven with von Biilow during his last trip to America. Composition with Stephen A. Emery. Teacher at the Con- servatory since 1883. Alfred De Yoto. Born in Boston. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1898 under Charles Dennee. Member of the Municipal Music Commission of Boston since 1898. Pianist of the Longy Club of Boston. Kl ' rt Fischer. Graduate of the Leipsic Conservatory of Music. Studied under Carl Reinecke and Jadassohn: later joined the Faculty of the Royal Con- servatory at Sondershausen as a teacher of piano, harmony and composi- tion ; made several concert trips through Germany. Member of the Facultv since 1910. J 1912 GTfte JJeume 23 a Jane M. Foretier. Born in France. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1898. Member of the Faculty since 1907. Henry Goodrich. Born in Haverhill, Mass. Studied with Edward MacDowell in Boston, 1889 to 1896. Member of the Facultv since 1908. J Born in Plymouth, England. Studied at the Leipsic Conservatory under Reinecke, Richter and Jadassohn; studied in Paris with Ferdinand Praeger ; organ and church choir work in London with Roland Rogers, Sir George Martin and Luard Selby. Edwin Klahre. Born in New Jersey. Studied under O. Klahre, Liszt, Lebert and Joseffy ; composition with Schulze in Weimar, Bruckner and Goetchius in Stuttgart. Frederick L. Lincoln. Born in Massachusetts. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1881. Studied with J. C. D. Parker, A. D. Turner, Carl Baermann, Carl Faelten and Stephen Emery. Anna Stovall Lothian. Born in Mississippi. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1895 under Carl Stasny. Assistant teacher with Mr. Stasny. F. Stuart Mason. Born in Weymouth, Mass. Studied piano with John Orth. Graduated from New England Conservatory with highest honors in 1907 under Dr. Jeffery in piano, and G. W. Chadwick in composition. Studied in Paris under Isidore Philipp, and counterpoint and fugue under Andre Gedalge. Joined the Faculty in 1910. Annie W. McLearv. Born in Farmington, Me. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in organ in 1907 under Wallace Goodrich. Graduated in piano in 1908 under George Proctor. Organist of Second Unitarian Church, Brookline. Member of Faculty since 1911. F. Addison Porter. Born in Dixmount, Me. Graduated from the New England Conservatory under A. D. Turner, Stephen Emery and George W. Chadwick. Studied with Hoffman and Freitag in Leipsic. Head of the Pianoforte Normal Department. J. Albert Jeffery. 24 Cfje J?eume 1912 s — — O George V. Proctor. Born in Boston. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1892. Studied with Leschetizky in Vienna: composition with Nawratil and Mandyczewzki. Eustace B. Rice. Born in Wayland. Mass. Studied piano and organ with Edwin C. Rowley in Hudson, X. Y. : piano with Edwin Klahre and Carl Baermann of Boston; organ with George E. Whiting and Henry Dunham: composition with Goetschius. David H. Sequeira. Born in Granada, Nicaragua. Graduated from the New England Conserv- atory in 1904-6. Member of Faculty since 1908. Carl Stasny. Born in Mainz, Germany. Studied under Ignaz Briill, Vienna: YVilhelm Kriiger. Stuttgart : and Franz Liszt. Weimar. Richard E. Stevens. Born in California. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1904. Studied with Buonomici in Florence and Moskowski in Paris. Frank S. Watson. Born in Rhode Island. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1905. Studied with Dr. Jeffery and Edwin Klahre: composition with Geo. W. Chadwick. Member of Faculty since 1906. H. S. Wilder. Born in Worcester, Mass. Studied piano under B. D. Allen, B. J. Lang and A. K. Virgil. VOICE Charles H. Bennett. Born in Bennington. Vt. Pupil of Charles Adams in voice, and G. W. Chadwick in composition. Studied in Paris with Trabadelo. Spent seven years of study in London, after which he made a two-years ' concert tour around the world. Member of the Faculty since 1910. William H. Dunham. Born in Brockton. Mass. Pupil of Augusto Rotoli and Dr. Guilmette of Boston; Shakespeare of London; Vannuccini of Florence; Koenig and Sbriglia of Paris; Cotogni of Rome; Benevenuti of Milan. 1912 tKlje JJeume 25 cr= — D Armand Fortix. Born in Oxford, Mass. Graduated from New England Conservatory in 1895 under William L. Whitney. Studied with Vannuccini in Florence. Head of the Vocal Normal Department. Wallace George. Born in Cambridge, Canada. Studied with Charles R. Adams, Augusto Rotoli, William L. Whitney and H. Nye in voice; under Walter Goold in composition. Concertized two years. Head of Vocal Department at Ohio Weslevan University for two years. Director of Fargo Conservatory of Music six years. Member of the Faculty since 1911. % Percy F. Hunt. Born in Foxboro, Mass. Graduated from the New England Conservatory under William H. Dunham. Studied with Vannuccini in Florence and Bouhy in Paris. Clara Hunger. Born in Portland, Me. Studied with leading teachers of France, England and Germany. Taught Mme. Eames for three years. Member of the Faculty since 1909. Clara Tourjee Nelson. Born in Rhode Island. Graduated from the New England Conservatory. Studied with Augusto Rotoli, Mr. and Mrs. John O ' Neil and Sarah Fisher; opera school work with Samuel J. Kellev. Maurice Parker. Born in Chicago. Studied with Carl Becker in Chicago. Has been asso- ciated for fifteen years with Clara Munger. Joined the Faculty in 1909. Clara K. Rogers. Born in Cheltenham, England. Studied at the Leipsic Conservatory; Piano under Moscheles and Plaidy ; voice with Professor Goetze ; studied piano in Berlin under von Bulow, voice under Frau Zimmerman ; studied voice in Italy under San Giovanni. Sullivan A. Sargent. Born in Boston, Mass. Studied with George L. Osgood, Charles R. Adams. George J. Parker. Myron D. Whitney and Charles A. White ; composition with G. W. Chadwick. Became a member of the Facultv in 1908. Clarence B. Shirley. Born in Lynn, Mass. Studied with Charles A. White in Boston, and Dubulle in Paris. One of the leading concert and oratorio tenors in New England. 26 Cfje Jieume 1912 a =t Mabel Staxawav-Briggs. Born in California. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1898. A pupil of Augusto Rotoli, Charles A. White and Oreste Bimboni. Studied with Dubulle in Paris. F. Morse Wemple. Born in Albany, N. Y. Studied with Charles A. White. Dubulle in Paris, and Henry Russell. A well-known church and concert singer. Charles A. White. Born in Troy, X. Y. Studied under Rebling and Grill at the Leipsic Con- servatory : continued voice study with Lamperti. Organized and directed the Trov Choral Club until called to the New England Conservatory in 1896. ORGAN Henry M. Dunham. Born in Brockton. Mass. Studied at the New England Conservatory under Whiting; composition under J. K. Paine. Well-known church organist and composer. Wallace Goodrich. Born in Newton, Mass. Studied at the New England Conservatory under Henry M. Dunham; with Rheinberger in Munich, and Widor in Paris. Musical director of the Boston Opera Company and of the Cecilia Society. Organist of Boston Symphony Orchestra. Homer C. Humphrey. Born at Yarmouth. Me. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1901-2. Studied Organ with Wallace Goodrich; composition with G. W. Chadwick. STRINGED INSTRUMENTS Timothee Adamo vski, Violin. Born in Warsaw, Poland. Studied in Warsaw Conservatory under Kontski, and in Paris under Massart. Second concert master of Boston Symphony Orchestra until 1907. Member of Adamowski Trio. Joined the Facultv in 1907. Josef Adamowski, Violoncello and Ensemble Classes. Born in Warsaw. Poland. Studied at Warsaw Conservatory and at the Imperial Conservatory. Moscow, under Fitzenhagen, N. Rubinstein and P. Tschaikowsky. Degree of B. A. Joined Facultv in 1903. 1912 Cfje iSeume 27 a Eugene Gruexberg, Violin and Viola. Born in Lemberg, Galicia. Studied violin at Vienna Conservatory with Heissler: composition with Bruckner and Dessoff ; chamber and orchestra music with Hellmesberger. Head of Violin Normal Department. Vaughn Hamilton, Violin. Born in Bangor, Me. Studied under Felix Winternitz for five years, also with Anton Witek. Concertmeister of New England Conservatory Orchestra. Born in Dresden. Graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Came to America with von Billow ' s orchestra. Member of Boston Symphony Orchestra. Joined Faculty in 1899. Emil Mahr, Violin and Viola. Studied with Joachim in Berlin. Member of Wagner Festival Orchestra in Bayreuth. Joined the Faculty in 1887. Carl Peirce, Violin. Born in Taunton. Mass. Studied with Leandro Campanari. For nine vears in charge of Violin Department of the Boston Conservatory. Member of the New England Conservatory Faculty since 1902. Felix Winternitz, Violin. Graduated from the Vienna Conservatory under Griin, in the same class with Kreisler. Played two years with Boston Symphony Orchestra before touring the United States as soloist. Joined the Faculty in 1899. Arthur Brooke, Flute. Born in Gomeral, England. Studied under Packer of the Scotch Orchestra. Played first flute in the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra. Joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra in 1896. Rudolph Toll, Clarinet. Born in Davenport. Ia. Studied composition with G. W. Chadwick ; clarinet with Leon Pourtau and Alexander Selmer of the Paris Conserv- atory ; later with Georges Longy. For three years a member of the Pitts- burg Symphony Orchestra; now first clarinet of the Boston Opera Orchestra. Member of the Facultv since 1909. Louis Post, Bassoon. Born in Pomerania, Germany. Studied violin and bassoon with his brother, Herman Post; later with Gasgisch of Berlin, and Schwarz of Cologne. Member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra for thirteen years. Max O. Kunze, Contrabass. WIND AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS 28 Cfje ileume 1912 Albert Hackebarth, French Horn. Born in Berlin, Germany. Studied french horn under August Riedel and Prof. Carl Schunke of the Konigliche Hoch Schule in Berlin. For twenty- two vears a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Joined the Faculty in 1908. Louis Kloepfel, Trumpet and Cor?zet. Born in Thuringia. Engaged by Damrosch as first trumpet in New York Symphony Orchestra in 1891. Now a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. A. J. Smith, Cornet. Born in Cambridge, Mass. Studied at the New England Conservatory ; also under Arthur Monson, E. N. Lafrician and Louis Kloepfel. Member of the Faculty since 1908. LeRoy S. Kexfield, Trombone. Born in Belchertown, Mass. Member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Harriet Shaw, Harp. Studied with Carl Ziech of the Royal Dresden Opera House. Adolph Lock- wood of the Royal Munich Opera, John Thomas of the Royal Academy, London. Signor Lorenzi of Florence, Alphonse Hasselmans of Paris; harmony and counterpoint with Hermann Kotzschmar, G. W. Marston, F. F. Bullard and Signor Tacchanardi. Carl F. Ludwig, Ty?npani and Drums. Born in Dresden, Germany. Studied with C. R. Ludwig. Member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Festival Orchestra and Municipal Band. THEORETICAL Louis C. Elsox, Theory. Born in Boston, Mass. Studied piano with August Hamann of Boston ; voice with August Kreissman ; composition with Carl Cloggner-Castelli of Leipsic. Celebrated lecturer and writer on musical subjects; one of Boston ' s best known critics. G. W. Chadwick, Counterpoint and Composition. Born in Lowell, Mass. Studied at the New England Conservatory; at Leipsic under Reinecke and Jadassohn; at the Royal School of Music under Rheinberger and Abel. Teacher at the Conservatory since 1880; director since 1897. A composer of international reputation. 1912 dfje jSeume 29 a ===— = — = 1 Harry X. Redman, Harmony and Composition. Born in Mt. Carmel, 111. Pupil of G. W. Chadwick. Has composed much for voice, piano and strings. Arthur Shepherd, Harmony and Composition. Born in Paris, Idaho. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1897 under Charles Dennee. Studied with Carl Faelten ; composition and counterpoint with Goetschius and Chadwick. Taught in Salt Lake City, where he conducted Symphony Orchestra until 1908, when he became a member of the Faculty. William B. Tyler, Harmony and Solfeggio. Born in Boston. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1909. Studied counterpoint and composition with G. W. Chadwick. Studied in Berlin with Wilhelm Klatte, and taught at the Stern Conservatory in Berlin. Became a member of the Faculty of the New England Conserv- atory in 1911. SIGHT READING Samuel W. Cole, Solfeggio and Public School Music. Born in Meriden, N. H. Studied at the New England Conservatory, and under S. B. Whitney and John W. Tufts. Director of Music in Public Schools of Brookline since 1884. Author of musical text-books. Charles H. Doersam, Pianoforte Sight Playing. Born in Scranton, Pa. Studied with August Spanuth and Samuel P. Warren in New York; with Karl Beving and Gustave Schreck in Leipsic. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1909. David H. Sequeira, Pianoforte Sight Playing. Born in Granada, Nicaragua. Graduated from the New England Conserv- atory in 1904-6. Became member of Faculty in 1908. Richard E. Stevens, Pianoforte Sight Playing. Born in California. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1905. Studied with Buonomici in Florence and Moskowski in Paris. Clemoxt Lexom, Solfeggio and Oboe. Born in Gilly, Belgium. First prize in oboe and superior solfeggio, Brussels Conservatory. Studied with Massenet. Conducted orchestra at Geneva, Rouen, Aix les Bains. Member of Boston Symphony Orchestra. 30 Cfje J eume 1912 G — — = O LANGUAGES Mme. Auglsto Rotoli, Italian. Born in Rome. Early education in a convent and French School in Rome. Studied singing with Signor Rotoli, with whom she came to America in 1885. Camille Thurwaxger. French. Born and educated in Paris. Studied principally fine arts and voice. Came to Boston in 1884, where he has given his time to teaching French. An authority on phonetics and French diction. George Van Wieren, German. Born in Eddigehausen, near Gottingen. Germany. Graduated from Uni- versity of Gottingen in 1877, with the degree of Candidate of Theology, and from the Teachers ' Seminary in Hanover in 1899. Instructor in German at Boston University. Joined the Faculty in 1901. MISCELLANEOUS STUDIES E. Charlto.v Black, Lecturer on English and American Literature. Born in Liddlesdale Parish, Scotland, near the Old Manse of Sir Walter Scott. Graduated from Edinburgh University in same class with J. M. Barrie ; received LL. D. from Glasgow University; now Professor of English in Boston University. Elizabeth I. Samuel. Rhetoric. English and History. Born in Bennington, 111. Graduate of Mt. Holyoke; took a medical degree ; special work at Boston University. Clayton D. Gilbert, Dramatic Action, Stage Deportmoit and Pantomime. Born in Wisconsin. First studied under Mrs. Scott Siddons ; afterwards in Chicago. New York and Paris. On the stage with several companies. Studied concert deportment under Messrs. Miller and Adams, Chicago. Instructor of acting and pantomine at Emerson College of Oratory. Joined the Faculty in 1904. Fraxcis A. Hexay, Hand Culture. Born in Boston. Studied physical culture with Dr. D. A. Sargent of Cambridge and Baron Nils Posse of Boston. Assistant in Pianoforte Normal Department. Joined the Faculty in 1889. George W. Bemis, Guitar and Mandolin. Born in Boston. Studied with his father. Teacher at the New England Conservatory for the past twenty years. Senior Class Officers John Kendig Snyder Evelyn Frances Tozier Bessie May Bentley Amy Schneider Chester Sheldon Cook Frank Leslie Miles President Vice President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer JtlottO: ' ' Perseverance Conquers All. Colors : Green and gold. 1912 fje iSeume 33 John Kendig Snyder. Reading. Pa. hear a faint and mystic knock — t£s the Class Spirit. Graduate in Piano under Frederick Lincoln. Graduate in Organ under Henry M. Dunham, class of 1910. President of 1912 class in both Junior and Senior years ; Second Vice President of Alpha Chapter, Sinfonia ; Organist and Choir Director at Robinson M. E. Church, Maiden, Mass. Evelyn Frances Tozier. Concord, N. H. ' ••Ambition has no rest. Graduate in Piano under Carl Stasny. Vice President of class in Senior year; Chair- man of Class Dav Committee. 34 Cfje iSeunte 1912 a 1 1 Bessie May Bentley. Fairhaven, Mass. We that live to please, must please to live. ' ' ' ' Graduate in Piano under Kurt Fischer. Recording Secretary in both Junior and Senior years ; Member of Neume Board. Amy Schneider. Nantucket, Mass. li A tnaiden, never bold. Graduate in Piano under Henry Goodrich. Corresponding Secretary of class in both Junior and Senior years; Substitute Or- ganist at Trinity Congregational Church, Neponset, Mass. 1912 (s He i?eume 35 Chest er Sheldon Cook. Watertown. Mass. Infirm of purpose. ' 1 ' ' Graduate in Piano under Alfred De Yoto. Treasurer of class in both Junior and Senior years; Member of Alpha Chapter. Sin- fonia. A F. Leslie Miles. Lowell, Mass. Let me be t hat I am. and seek not to alter me. Graduate in Piano under Kurt Fischer. Member of ' Entertainment Committee in Junior year; Assistant Treasurer of class in Senior vear. 36 0= ©fje ifjeume 1912 =0 Frank Stewart Adams. Jamaica Plain, Mass. None but himself can be his own parallel. Graduate in Organ under Wallace Goodrich. Organist and Choir Master at Central Congre- gational Church, Jamaica Plain. Martha Ailman. Roxburj, Mass. Oh, this learning, what a thing it is! Graduate in Piano under Richard E. Stevens. 1912 ©be JJeume 37 Inez Rowexa Beal. Lowell, Mass. I am sure care is an enemy to life. Graduate in Piano under Charles F. Dennee. Elizabeth Maris Bell. Zanesville. Ohio. Me thinks she doth protest too much. ' ' ' ' Graduate in Piano under Carl Stasnv. Member of Entertainment Committee Junior year ; Member of Neume Board ; Member of A X 9. Sorority. 1912 Cfje iJeume 39 G= = 1 =D Alice G. Bresnahan. Peabody. Mass. The glass of fashion, arid the mold of form. 1 Graduate in Piano under Frederick F. Lincoln. Edna Elizabeth Boicourt. Boston. Mass. ' Tts -woman, woman rules us still. Graduate in Piano under Carl Baermann ; Member of Xeume Board : President of AXfi Sororitv. 40 i;j)e Jjeume 1912 Ilva Winifred Boller. Hastings, Neb. Good nature wins the heart. Graduate in Piano under Carl Stasny Member of $ M T Sorority. Blanche Frances Brocklebank. Los Angeles, Cal. 4 little woman with big ways. Graduate in Piano under George Proctor. Member of Neume Board ; Member of Class Day Committee : Organist at First M. E. Church, Allston, Mass. ; Member of A X U Sorority. 1912 (T 41 42 3CT)e iSeumc James T. Cathey. Gadsden is good for us to be Graduate in Piano unde M. Helen Crane. New York, N. Y. God sent this singer upon earth With songs of gladness and of mirth. ' ' ' ' Graduate in Voice under Clarence B. Shirley. 1912 JEfje iSeume cr= — — — M. Elizabeth Coughlin. Lowell, Mass. Just the daintiest little slip of a girl. ' Graduate in Piano under Edwin Klahre. Organist at St. Margaret ' s Church, Lowell, Mass. Pauline Curley. Newport, R. I. And virtue is its own reward. Graduate in Voice under Charles White. Teacher at the Academy of the Assumption, Welleslej Hills, Mass. 44 1912 Frederick Dotex. Boston, Mass. Let me but do my zvorkfrom day to day. Graduate in ' Cello under Josef Adamowski. Mary Amelia Duggan. Whitinsville, Mass. To be strong is to be happy. ' ' Graduate in Piano under Edwin Klahre. Organist and Choir Director at St. Patrick ' s Church, Whitinsville. Mass. 1912 Cfje iJeume 45 Marion Cary Dunham. Fairfield. Conn. 14 To those -■•. ho knov: thee not. no zvords can aint. ' ' Graduate in Voice under William H. Dunham. Soprano Soloist at St. Michael ' s Episcopal Church. Milton. Mass. Ruth Lillian Fitchett. Melrose. Mass. She :as an enthusiast bv principle. Graduate in Piano under Alfred De Yoto. 46 JEfje iSpume 1912 G : Louise Evangeline Foster. Boston, Mass. i I am the very fink of courtesy Graduate in Piano under David Blanpied. Alta Fern Freeman. Le Mars, la. Study is like heaven ' s glorious sun. Graduate in Piano under F. Addison Porter. 1912 47 (s Penelope Freeze. West Somerville. Mass. Let the world slide, let the world go. Graduate in Piano under Charles Dennee. Phcebe Leonora Gaylord. Hamilton, X. Y. ■•Maiden should be mild a?id meek. Swift to hear a?id slow to speak. Graduate in Piano under Frederick F. Lincoln. 48 arte iSeume 1912 Xahum Packard Gillespie. West Bridgewater, Mass. ' ■ ' ■And -when a lady ' s in the case, You knozv all other things give place . Graduate in Voice under William H. Dunham. Member of Class Day Committee ; Member of Entertainment Committee, Senior year; Choir Director at Congregational Church, West Somerville, Mass. Maud Lucile Gray. Frankfort, Ind. Dreaming, she hears not, neither does she see. Graduate in Piano under Kurt Fischer. 1912 3Tf)e iSeume 49 Theodore E. R. Guxdry. Boston, Mass. Still ac i ie z • ing, $ till p u rs u i?i g. Graduate in Violin under Carl Peirce. Editor-in-Chief and Business Manager of Neume ; Member of Entertainment Com- mittee in Junior year; Member of Alpha Chapter, Sinfonia. May Harriette Haskixs. Danville, Ya. ' Apart let vie zvauder. Apart let me imise. ' ' ' ' Graduate in Piano under Alfred De Yoto. Member of 4 M T Sorority. 50 Cfje J2eume 1912 Martha Louise Hadley. WW New York, N. Y. Action is eloquence. ' 1 ' ' Graduate in Voice under Charles White. Soprano Soloist at First Congregational Church, Fall River, Mass. : Member or J M r Sororitv. Albert Stanley Heald. South Framingham, Mass. Sighed, and looked unnttered things Graduate in Organ under Henry M. Dunham. Organist and Director at Highland Congrega- tional Church, Roxburv, Mass. 1912 (T 3Tf)e iSeume 51 V iolet Hernandez. Waltham. Mass. ••The noblest mind the best contentment has Graduate in Organ under Heniy M. Dunham, Organist at First Baptist Church, Waltham. Sarah Horblit. Dorchester, Mass. With learned mien, she bums the midnight kerosene. Graduate in Piano under Alfred De Voto. Ethel Matthews Hurst. South Yarmouth, Mass. ki ' Ti ' s, alas, her modest, bashful nature that makes her silent Graduate in Piano under F. Addison Porter. 1912 3Tf)e Jfjeume 53 Eva Ellsworth Johnson. Huntington, Long Island, N. Y. It ' s the hair, not the hat, that makes a woman attractive. 1 ' ' Graduate in Piano under Carl Baermann. Chairman of Neume Committee in Junior year; Associate Editor of Neume in Senior year; Accompanist for the N. E. Conserv- atory Choral Club. Ethel Louise Jones. Worcester, Mass. Her studies are the least of her troubles. ' ' 1 Graduate in Voice under Percy Hunt. fa . Eva Crosby Kellogg. Brookline, Mass. A methodical hustler. Graduate in Violin under Eugene Gruenberg. Chairman of Entertainment Committee. Senior year; Member of Neume Board; Junior teacher at Conservatory. 1912 Cfje Brume a= = — Sara Weenona Lander. Worcester, Mass. love tranquil solitude and such society as is quiet, wise and good. , ' Graduate in Violin under Eugene Gruenberg. .1 Mary Ellen Lease. Waterbury, Vt. A silent countenance often speaks. 1 Graduate in Piano under Charles F. Dennee. Organist at Harvard Congregational Church, Dorchester. Mass. 56 1912 (S Alice Dill Leavitt. Boston. Mass. ' Tis good to be merrv and seise: ' tis good to be honest and true ' ' Graduate in Voice under Charles White. Soprano Soloist at First Congregational Church, Natick. Mass. Bernard Levin . Roxbury. Mass. He has common sense in a ziav that is most uncommon ' Graduate in Piano under Carl Stasnv. 1912 Ct)e i?eume Charlotte Beatrice Lewis. Nashville. Tenn. Zealous, yet modest. ' ' Graduate in Piano under Carl Baermann. 58 £fje JJeume 1912 Edith Frances Miller. Montrose, Pa. Her ivords do show her wit incomparable. Graduate in Piano under George Proctor. Member of Neume Board : Member of Neume Committee in Junior year. Leila Opdexweyer. Prairieville, La. So fair a fid so distant. ' ' ' 1 Graduate in Piano under Edwin Klahre. 1912 Cf)e i?eume 59 Mary Rexee Page. Langston, Okla. ' A grave and quiet girl is she. Graduate in Voice under William H. Dunham. Cleo Eva Parmelee. Gilrov, Cal. L ' A merry heart maketh a cheerful coutite- fiance. Graduate in Voice under Mrs. Stanawav- Briggs. Member of Entertainment Committee, Senior year: Contralto Soloist at Central Con- gregational Church, Dorchester; Member of M $ E Sorority. 60 1912 Xellv Agatha Phillip . South Hanover. Mass. A kind and gentle heart she had To comfort friends and foes. Graduate in Piano under Carl Baermann. Edna June Reed. Waltham, Mass. ' • The cautious seldom err. ' ' ' Graduate in Piano under F. Addison Porter. 1912 ftfje jjeurne 6i G O Christine Anna Reece. Northampton, Mass. • The woman that deliberates is lost. ' ' ' ' Graduate in Piano under Carl Baermann. ESTELLE QmNETTE RUBIN. Los Angeles, Cal. A golden haired maiden, with bright eves of blue: ' Graduate in Voice under Armand Fortin. 62 Cfje i eume 1912 S Malcolm Willis Sears. Mattapan, Mass. Fezv heads with knowledge so informed Graduate in Organ under Henry M. Dunham. Organist at Milton Village Congregational Church. Herbert Seiler. Shamokin, Pa. Wit and humor belong to genius alone. 1 Graduate in Piano under Alfred De Yoto. Member of Alpha Chapter, Sinfonia. 1912 QTfje i9eume 63 Charles L. Shepherd. Salt Lake City, Utah. ' ■ came, sazv and overcame. Graduate in Piano under Alfred De Yoto. Member of Entertainment Committee. Winner of Mason Hamlin Piano Competition I Josephine Smith. Bedford, Pa. The Joy of youth and health her eyes dis- play: ' Graduate in Piano under Kurt Fischer. Assistant Treasurer in Junior year; member M T Sorority. Mina Elsie Trickev. Xorthwood Narrows, X. H. ' ' Life is short; art is long. ' ' ' ' Graduate in Piano under Frederick Lincoln. 1912 Z )t i tumc 65 = — ==— — — ci Arthur Albert Venxer. Lawrence, Ma . Tkem he 7 talk — good gad — Aozv he srill tmlx! Graduate in Piano under Charles Dennee. TeSsSIE M. Walker. ¥l-z - N. Di.k. 11 ' Arm one is contented, there is mo more to be desired Graduate in Pianoforte under Carl Baennann. Member of + M T Sorority- 66 TOje JSeume 1912 Pearl Luther Warner. Cimarron, Kan. Exceeding wise, fair spoken and persuad- ing- Graduate in Voice under William H. Dunham. Assistant to Clement Lenom in Solfeggio. Frank Jones Weed. Boston, Mass. Blessings on him -who invented sleep. ' ' ' Graduate in Piano under Alfred De Voto. Member of Alpha Chapter, Sinfonia. 4 Gladys Elaine Woodbury. Natick, Mass. Silence is sufficient praise. ' ' ' ' Graduate in Piano under Alfred De Voto. Sara G. Wolf. Grand Rapids, Mich. She has a will of her oivn and can take care of herself. Graduate in Piano under George Proctor. 1912 a Qlt)t JJeume 69 Winifred Rose Ingraham. Worcester, Mass. That what she will, she does, and so docs much. Post-Graduate under Carl Baermann. Francis Charles Nelson. Cambridge, Mass. Perseverance wins success. ' ' ' ' Post-Graduate under Mrs. Stovall-Lothian. 70 S (Tfte J?eume 1912 Louise Seymour. East Bridgewater, Mass. Her failings lean to virtue ' s side. ' Post-Graduate under Lucv Dean. Glena Pritchard. Dayton, Ky. And there — though last, not least. Post-Graduate in Voice under Armand Foriin. 1912 JEtye jSeume a — =t Sister Mary Cecelia Wichita, Kan. Who spoke no slander, no — ?ior listened lo it. ' ' ' ' Graduate in Piano under Stuart Mason. Etta Fine Boston, Mass. Graduate in Piano under Frederick Lincoln. Helen Elizabeth Young Winthrop, Mass. Graduate in Piano under Charles Dennee Ahoy ! Seniors, we ' re near the land Where footsteps firm may tread : Rejoice, a merry band we ' ll be To push this world ahead. We ' ve travelled much and steered our course O ' er waters deep and rough ; Our timber stands to prove the force Of beings of sterner stuff. Through unknown seas our bow has swept Amid the reefs and shoals ; While ever on the watch we ' ve kept To gain our rightful goals. And now that we have reached the shore, Our work is just begun : Let everv act enlighten more, As if a glowing sun. 72 ILfyt i5eume 1912 Class History S we look back over the period of our existance as a class, it seems almost absurd to speak of history. That word suggests to the mind affairs past and completed. The very act of organizing into a Junior Class happened but yesterday, while as to the Senior events, we are in the midst of the most interesting part of the year, with, perhaps, the best to come. The class was first called together November 30, 1910. It is not nec- essary to go into detail in regard to the happenings of the year, since they have already been recorded in our Junior history. However, it is worth repeating that we had an exceptionally large enrollment as well as numerous social affairs. The last of these was the banquet and dance given by us to the 1911 Senior Class at Shooshan ' s, June 15th. The Junior Concert was a real success and all of the performers reflected credit upon the class as a whole. Program Liszt, Venezia e Napoli, Pianoforte MISS ELIZABETH SLAKER Massenet, Aria from Herodiade MISS MARTHA HADLEY Bach — Saint-Saens, Gavotte in B minor, Pianoforte Brahms, Intermezzo Op. 117, No. 3 MISS AMY SCHNEIDER D ' Evry, Toccata in C major for Organ MISS VIOLET HERNANDEZ Liszt, Liebestraume in A? major, No. 3, Pianoforte Chopin, Polonaise in C minor, Op. 40, No. 2 MR. CHESTER COOK Wieniawski, Legende, Violin Moskowski, Passepicd MISS EVA KELLOGG MacDowell, Prelude, Op. 10, No. 1, Pianoforte Gluck — Brahms, Gavotte in A major MISS MIRIAM IIOSMER Liszt, Rhapsodie Ilongroise No. 12, Pianoforte MR. CHARLES SHEPHERD 1912 tlfjt iScume 73 (J O Sinfonians lived up to their well-established reputation for hospitality by giving the class a reception and dance very early in the year. Closely following this came another dance, promoted by the entertainment com- mittee for the worthy cause of replenishing our treasury. A fairly large crowd of people (who were not members of the class, of course) attended and had a mighty good time. The reception to the Juniors came January 22nd, later than is customary. We proved in generalship that night, by the way we succeeded in putting the Juniors to work serving cream — and from their happy faces we believe they really considered it a privilege. As to the individual members of the class, we can boast of almost every type. Some are very talented and some not over-talented; we claim a few good looking ones and lots who are not good looking. A few of us get around to all of our classes on time ; a great many talk too much, and all of us are sure we could run the business of the class better than it is being run. How r ever, foreseeing Providence has blessed us with a president and a few other level-headed geniuses who have faithfully followed the main trail without turning impetuously off into every by-path along our way. Now, as the end of the course and Commencement is in sight, we are beginning to realize how much more than w r e have dreamed, what it is going to mean to us to be graduates and members of the Alumni of the Conservatory. We hope to meet the responsibility of representing the school wherever we may be located and, in our turn, to do as w r ell by the institution as we feel it has done by us. We mean to keep all feeling of sorrow from entering our thought of the Commencement time ; for, after all, it is no real severing. The school will always be our school and its welfare vitally interesting to us. Edith Miller. 74 arije JJeume 1912 Rest Out from life ' s pleasures and jov that depraves, Out from the church with its dim lighted naves, Out from the bosom of nature ' s soft nest, Comes a cry, a wild longing for infinite rest. Xot in the shelter of free love ' s abode, Not in religion ' s grim, bigoted code, Not in the sunshine, forgetting life ' s grief. But with God, heart to heart, comes the great, sweet relief. — S. W. Larzder. 76 Ws t iSeumc 1912 A Class Organization Harry C. Barnes Elizabeth Wood Claire G. Oakes Hazel Barbiers Frank Russell Ruth Lucas President Vice President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Entertainment Committee Miss Helen M. Fair, Chairman Miss Margaret Gere Miss Ella C. Nord Mr. Joseph G. Derrick By-Law Committee Miss Claire Oakes Miss Mary W. Boisseau Mr. Frank V. Russell Pin Committee Committee for Motto and Colors Miss Clara Whipple Miss Josephine D. Webb Miss Sara Helen Littlejohx Miss Mima B. Montgomery Mr. Guy S. Maier Miss Marguerite C. Neekamp Banner Committee Miss Sara Helen Ltttlejohn Claire G. Oakes Recording Secretary Frank V. Russell Treasurer Hazel Barriers Corresponding Secretary Ruth Lucas A ssista nt Treasu re r 78 G ©be iSeume 1912 Junior Class Roll Adolph, Lou Margaret Barbiers, Hazel Marie Barnes, Harry Clarke Benson, Bertha Alice Brailev, Gertrude Gavitt Brewer, Florence Marion Burrill, Elizabeth Ella Cotton, Mae Gladys Cotton, Wilhelmina Gertrude Crosby, Glenna Aileen Cooper, Gladys Alma Damon, Henrietta DeLuca, Mary Rose Derrick, Joseph George Dollott, Orra Rosamond Eldridge, Edna Alice Fair, Edward Augustus Fair, Helen McClelland Gilliatt, Ethel Lord Goldberg, Samuel Louis PIANOFORTE Higgins, Margaret Josephine Hinckley. Ellen Elizabeth Hunt, Gladys Shirley Ingham, Clara Elizabeth Jordon, Dorothy Dudley Kent, Margaret Anna Lake, Bertha Lora Lane. Eloise Lange, Ida Lillian Leatham, Mary Lincoln, Helen Maria Littlejohn, Sara Helen Lund. Helen Whitney McCray, Lillian Rhoda Maier, Guy S. Mercer, Jr., Jesse Frank Mortensen, Eva Susana Multer, Hazel Belle Nord, Ella Catherine Oakes, Claire Graham Ohlsson, Anna Olivia Pike, Maud Ellen Powell, Mary Louise Russell, Frank Vernon Snow, Susan Adeline Sohlberg, Helen Marie Stanley, Jean Laura Sudduth, Nannie Kate Swisher, Julia Tagen, Caroline Christina Thompson, Ethel Katharine Tierney, Daniel David Webb, Josephine Deering Wheeler, Marguerite Eloise Whitehouse, Alice Eugenia Wilder, Lemyra Suzanne Wilkins, H. Pearl Wing, Margaret Crosby Young, Elizabeth Frances Boisseau, Mary Wicks Emerson, Addie Deborah Gere, Margaret Goddard, Norma Louise VOICE Lucas, Ella Ruth McKenzie, Jessie Montgomery, Mima Belle Neekamp, Marguerite Catherine Quinn, Evelyn Clare Sise, Elizabeth Campbell Whipple, Clara Risa Olive Wood, Elizabeth Nelson Wood, Ruth Conant Ashley, Natalie May Brown, Grace Currier Chapin, Helen Gertrude ORGAN Clark, Dorothea Ann Colwill, Frederick Edward Goding, Howard Monroe Nickles, Cleora Adeline Russell, Frank Vernon VIOLIN Finley, Eathel J. Ricker, Roscoe Raymond Rinehart, Louise Claspill Taylor, Louise Frank 1912 Qttyt i?eume 79 G O Junior Class History HNOTHER Junior Class has appeared above the horizon. Its history up to date has not been very strenuous, but perhaps we might record a few happenings. For some reason, it seems to be the proper thing to dwell upon Junior examinations at some length : so we might just as well take that subject right here and have it over with. In October came the little interviews with our director, interviews that we all remember and which Mr. Chadwick can never forget — but, after all, even that much is prehistoric, for class organization did not take place until late in November. On December fourth the Juniors and the Seniors were entertained by the Alpha Chapter, Sinfonia, at the latter ' s annual musicale and reception. We like to remember that evening. We can only say that the program was of the standard we have learned to expect from Sinfonia — the reception, a continuation of a delightful evening begun in Jordan Hall. The night of January ninth saw us in Recital Hall enjoying the hospi- tality of the Seniors. We had looked forward to the evening with mingled curiosity and pleasure, for the Senior president, in his address to our class, had said that the Seniors were going to make the evening mean more than simply u tossing a pillow and throwing a bean bag. We were not disap- pointed. The program was most interesting, and the entire evening was marked by the enjovment which comes only through hearty informality. The class has ambitions — all classes have. It remains to be seen, not how far we fall short, but how nearly we realize them. Claire G. Oakes. JUNE ROSES FROM OUR OWN CONSERVATORY 1912 die J2eume 81 Class of 1911 Officers Guy E. McLean ..... President Lesley La Beaume .... J ice President Gladys Pitcher . . . Recording Secretary Vivian Peavey . . Corresponding Secretary Clifton Hadley ..... Treasurer Twonette Xutter . . . Assistant Treasurer The boast of heraldry, the pomp of po v r. And all that beauty, all that wealth e ' er gave. Await alike the inevitable hour. The paths of glory lead but to the grave. OW true these immortal words, and how soon the life of a class is brought to an end ! Yet these ••paths of glory are sometimes brightened by a splendor that can never die. And as long as the power of meraurv is retained by the members of the class of 1911. so long shall the events relative to our happy experiences as a class of the X. E. C. remain a most pleasant recollection. A hint of the secret of our success may be of interest. The chief factor is undoubtedly the fact that our regular socials, covering the two years of our existence, enabled us to get acquainted with each other as no class had done before. In this manner a solid working bodv was gradually formed that made our attainments possible. This bodv worked for two years with- out a single hitch or internal misunderstanding, quite an uncommon, if not remarkable, fact. Coupled with this, and perhaps making it possible, was the personnel of the class, which (without comparison to any other class) was of the highest order, as the list of thirteen honor graduate.-, the largest in the history of the school, will testify. Passing over the events already chronicled in preceding volumes, we come to the adyent of the Xeume. 44 Classes before have been proud of their Xeumes, but we are more than proud of ours. When the future of the Xeume as an institution was at stake, it was the cla of 1911. although Juniors, who spoke for its life ; therefore, it was the task of our class to make it a success. As a book it speaks for itself : as a businos proposition. 82 1912 G O a net profit of close to one hundred dollars is vindication enough. From this fund, together with the proceeds of Les Folies. we were able to pay the heavv expenses of Commencement Week and to present Mr. Chadwick, on Class Day, with fifty dollars (in real U. S. bank notes) for the library. We must not pass May 10th without notice, for on that evening the class presented an attractive vaudeville program, Les Folies. To Mr. Gilbert the class is indebted in many ways, as this occasion testified, and the sincere gratitude of the class was his only reward. Miss Catherine McDon- nell ' s able assistance was also appreciated. Commencement Week ! Will the glory of those fleeting days ever fade? On June loth President and Mrs. Jordan gave a reception and dinner to the class at the Brookline Country Club, and although the rain fell in torrents, a very large number of the class and faculty were present and enjoyed the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan. An informal dance at the clubhouse ended a very pleasant day. On the following evening the Senior Class Concert proved that the ability of the 1911 graduates extended beyond the Commencement program. The program was as follows : — Class Concert Beethoven, Appassionata Sonata, Pianoforte Pearl Seiler (Shamokin, Pa.) Mozart, Das Veilchen ) Schumann, Roselein, Roselein Songs Strauss, Standchen ) Twonette Nutter (Martinsville, Ind.) Cesar Frank, Symphonic Poem for Pianoforte Herbert Jenny (Milwaukee, Wis.) Dubois, Fiat Lux, for Organ Ralph Williamson (Lockport, N. Y.) Thomas, Je suis Titania, Aria from Mignon Jennette Lamping (St. Joseph, Mich.) Bach, Gavotte Arensky, Prelude Pianoforte MacDowell, Polonaise Op. 46  Herbert Seiler (Shamokin, Pa.) Chadwick, I said to the wind of the south and Danza, Songs Edith Nickell (Ft. Wayne, Ind.) Liszt, Rhapsodie No. 6, Pianoforte Irene McWilliams (Scottsdale, Pa.) 1912 3The iSeume 83 G O Thursday evening, June loth, the Junior Class gave expression to their good-will in a banquet and dance at Shooshan ' s, where our pleasant rivalry was buried with proper ceremony and excellent fruit punch. On the next evening Recital Hall was the scene of festivity, and the event was in the form of the annual Senior Class Reception. Never did Recital Hall look so fine, and a very pleasant evening was spent. The usual receptions by Mr. Chadwick and Mr. Flanders were missed, but owing to sickness and events over which our director and manager had no control, it was out of the question, vet their friendship and good-will ever ready and so many times extended to us are memories more lasting and potent than reception or dinner could ever be. June 19th was Class Day, and an old-fashioned program was enjoyed by a very large number of friends. Of the program below, one number, the Presentations, deserves special notice. Besides the fifty dollars for the library already mentioned, the Class of 1911 presented to the President of the Class of 1912 the Senior Gavel, to be held as the property of each suc- ceeding class, with the hope that its use be confined to parliamentaiy rulings. Also hoping that it will be the first of many such traditional presentations and legacies for Class Day use. The program was as follows : — Class Day Program Address of Welcome ....... The President Put on your mirth, for we have friends That purpose merriment. Prese?itatiotis ........ Guy E. McLean For the will, and not the gift, makes the giver. Class History Ralph Williamson What ' s gone and what ' s past help should be past grief. Distribution of Gifts . Herbert Seiler Give what thou canst. Class Prophecy Lesley Le Beaume Don ' t never prophesy onless ye know. Class Song- .... Words and music by Ralph Williamson Let down the curtidn, the farce is done. 84 1912 (T =D On Tuesday afternoon. June 20th, the annual Commencement Program was given in Jordan Hall, and the high grade of previous years was again maintained. The program was as follow-- : — Commencement Exercises Accompaniments Played by the Conservatory Orchestra Mr. G. W. Chadwick, Director Marojjaire, Symphony in Eb for Organ (First Movement) Susan Adelaide Downing (Augusta, Me.) Mozart, Pianoforte Concerto in C minor (Kdchel Xo. 491) (First Movement) Grace Bertha Nicholson (East Orange, X.J.) Saint-Saens, Aria from Samson and Dalila, 4i Mon coeur s ' ouvre a ta voix Emma Rempfer (Parkston, S. D.) J. S. Bach, Sonata in E? for Organ (Second and First Movements) Clifton Wetherbee Hadley (Leominster, Mass.) Beethoven. Pianoforte Concerto in C minor (First Movement) Sarah Josephine Davis (Gloversville, X. V. Gounod, Recitative and Aria (Jewel Song) from Faust Victoria Sordoni ( Wilkes-Barre, Pa.) Tschaikowsky, Pianoforte Concerto in G major (First Movement) Augusta Elizabeth Geutsch (St. Louis, Mo.) Handel, Concerto in B? major for Organ Pomposo. Aria (largetto), A Tempo ordinario Carl Marston Safford (Waltham, Mass.) Address by President Jordan Presentation of Diplomas In the hands of the graduates as they left the hall was seen a small neat leather-covered program containing a list of the events of the entire week, members of the class, the organization, etc., an attractive souvenir of its history and another evidence of its progressive spirit. 1912 £fte i?eume 85 G t The ordinary report of a graduating class would end here, but not for us. Just before the Christmas holidays. 1911, a canvass was made, and it disclosed the fact that a few of the class would be in and about Boston, so a Christmas reunion was held in Recital Hall. Monday evening, December 18th. The old spirit was very much in evidence again, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Those present were the Misses Pitcher (and the bean- bag), Downing, Seymour. Whittlesey. Vandewart and Coolidge, Messrs. Seiler. Williamson, Jenny, Nelson, Safford and McLean, and for once there were as many men as ladies at an X. E. C. party. Plans were started for our first annual reunion in June. Thus ends ? Nay, thus begins the history of the Class of 1911, and time alone will unfold to the full bloom the bud whose history is now a thing of the past and a pleasant recollection. Guy E. McLean. Embers The smoldering embers, flame-tongued, upward stretch. As if to reach God ' s eyerlasting sky : It is His law. They glow, then fade and die. Our restless hearts. lo e-longing, outward call, As if to hear the answer to their cry ; It is God ' s law. Hearts yearn, then faint and die. — kS W. Lander. 86 arfje JJeume 1912 G O The Alumni Association Every student a graduate ; every graduate an alumnus HERE is nothing in a present name unless when you hear it you think of something alive. Willie Williams wouldn ' t stir an eve- lid. Thomas Edison, I fancy, would open an ear and more. There is some difference between X. E. C. A. A. being interpreted nothing ever comes; always asleep — and NEW ENERGY COMING. ALWAYS ALIVE. Such in brief is the opening of an address given by the president of our Alumni Association, Mr. Percy Jewett Burrell, ' 96, at the annual alumni reunion on June 21, 1910. I quote the above for two reasons. Fir t. it helps to drive home the idea that the New England Conservatory Alumni Association should stand for something, and that something to be a live and righting force. Secondly, I wanted to have the rightful writer of this article fire the first volley, because he knows how to aim straight. It is a pleasure to watch him 44 shoot, for he is accurate with big and small game alike. Were it not for the absence of our esteemed president then, you would have a complete article from him direct, but on account of his being away. I am a sort of pro teni w riter of this annual alumni message to the Neume, so please be charitable. 44 Annual message did I sav? Pardon me. that is incorrect. Last year ' s Neume omitted the Alumni Association, for some unknown reason, and as a result that book was felt to be incomplete. It lacked something ; it lacked one of its principal features, and many a questioning person has been at a loss to know whyihaX feature was never supplied for the 1911 Neume. Let us call it an oversight on the part of last year ' s most noble class and careful editor. You see the class of 1911 had not been born into the Alumni when they were at work on their Neume, so they had no com- prehension. They could not understand (for example) the opening para- graph of this article. They little realized the full meaning of the word ALUMNI, and they did not learn until too late that HARMONY as well as thought brings success. To the class of 1912 this lashing of their elders might seem 1912 Cfje i-Jeume 87 G O undeserved, but spare the rod and spoil the child is a truism that applies in alumni business as well as in the bringing up of children. The 1911 yearlings should be shown that their own alumni and their own alumni association was not to be overlooked without some just cause, and along with their other labors they should think as honestly for alumni well-being as for Senior hilarity. Remember. — class life passes quickly, but vou ' re a long- time an alumnus, therefore think well of the future. And now a word of praise. In view of the fact that all life member- ships come through my office, I wish to say that the class of 1911 had more signatures for lifers in the Alumni Register just after their own Com- mencement than any previous class graduating from the Conservatory. To be sure, all these lifers have not gathered $5.00 together as yet ; but now I am getting mercenary. I suppose. I am looking forward to even better returns from the class of 191:2. however, for they seem to profit by others mistakes ; i. r., they are becoming acquainted with alumni doings even as earlv as Xeume time. To 1912 :— With your splendid class spirit already manifest, I am led to believe that our Alumni Association mav well feel proud of the new comers. for the good esprit de corps of ' 12 foreshadows good alumni. As soon as Commencement is over, however, start your career aright by becoming life members of the Association. Don ' t be content with a record established by your immediate predecessors. Be sure and attend the Alumni Reunion in June, and listen well and learn. Do not loose interest in succeeding reunions, but make it a point to always lend your mind, heart and voice for the good and uplift of your fellow workers and your Alma Mater. Con- tribute to the Tourjee Memorial Fund: it is a worthy institution and well worth your consideration. If you wish to learn something of the things that your Alumni Association has been doing since its inception in 1879. I refer you to our president ' s alumni article in the splendid edition of the 1910 Xeume. Continue the custom of giving our Conservatory library useful volumes on music. Both funds and books are acceptable to our librarian. To see a complete list of books already given to the Conservatory library by our association, purchase a copy of Vol. 2, Xo. 1. of the X. E. C. Review. After graduation, support loyally the X. E. C. Review. Help to make it at least a quarterly publication, for it is bound to be a credit to our school and an honor to our Alumni Association : it is a necessary asset to an institution the size of our Conservatory : it is an interest taker in all alumni 88 Cfje J5eume 1912 cr — === = — = == = = =D after they first receive their diploma ; it does not allow our alumni to drop out of sight, and — it is a practical and clean advertiser for our school as well as for the Alumni Association which gave it birth. With all good wishes to the class of 1912. and with the sincere hope that this humble message may fall in good ground. I wish to close with the final paragraph of President Burrell ' s 1910 address, which is as follows : — 44 Members of the graduating class; a diploma of this school is no mean asset to you ; your life as a musician is of no trivial consequence to this school, but greater than either and both is your life as a loyal alumnus to your Alma Mater. The future of the X. E. C. is in the hands of the graduates as they go on to the world ' s field of work. If they besmirch her name — alas ! If they glory in her — all is well. Therefore, go into life ' s battle with the enthusiasm and faith of Gustavus Adolphus before the battle of Lutzen. Because of wounds received on his chest he wore no breast- plate. Just before he went on to the field an old soldier advanced toward him and asked, What is your breastplate going to be? ' 4 God and His righteousness, ' came the answer. ' What is your battle-cry ? ' 4 Emmanuel, God with us. ' ' What is the battle hymn? ' 4 A mighty fortress is our God. ' In that faith did Tourjee found vour Alma Mater — in that same oneness of purpose, devotion to duty, clear-sighted vision, willing sacrifice and loyalty to the principle will she be preserved and the preservers, like those of any and all great universities the world over, are the alumni who have caught the true spirit in their student service and who go forth loving the Alma Mater with a loyalty that in all time will work and win for her. ' F. Otis Drayton, Financial Secretary. 90 1912 o O Sinfonia Musical Fraternity of America Alpha Xew England Conservatory of Music Boston, Mass. Beta Broad Street Conservatory of Music . Philadelphia, Pa. Gamma Detroit Conservatory of Music Detroit, Mich. Delta Ithaca Conservatory of Music Ithaca, N. Y. Epsilon University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. Zeta University of Missouri Columbia, Mo. Eta Cincinnati College of Music Cincinnati, Ohio Theta Syracuse University Syracuse, N. Y. Iota Northwestern University Evansville, 111. Kappa Peabody Conservatory of Music Baltimore, Md. Lambda De Pauvv University . Greencastle, Ind. Mu Oklahoma University Norman, Oklahoma NATIONAL OFFICERS Ossian E. Mills, Alpha ..... Honorary Supreme President H. B. Hilliard, Delta Supreme Vice President Burleigh E. Jacobs, Epsilon .... Sup reme Secretary and Treasurer Harry D. Honorary Members Geo. W. Chadwick Geo. B. Cortelyou Henry Russell ALPHA CHAPTER OFFICERS E. Otis Drayton Clifton W. Hadley John K. Snyder Herbert J. Jenny William Kaiser Ossian E. Mills Chester S. Cook Carl Farnsworth President First Vice President Second Vice President Recordi?ig Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Warden . Librarian 1912 s ™ Robert G. Barkley Harry C. Barnes Charles Bennett Harry V. Boyles Keith C. Brown Percy J. Burrell Chester S. Cook Harlow F. Dean F. Otis Drayton Harry F. Fairfield TOjr J?eume Active Members Archibald M. Gardner Theo. E. R. Gundry Clifton W. Hadley Herbert J. Jenny William J. Kaiser Ossian E. Mills J. Ernest Mitchell George H. Page Lee M. Pattisox Herbert C. Seiler Ray A. Simonds John K. Snyder Adolf Yogel, Jr. George A. Webster Frank J. Weed Chandler H. Wells F. Morse Wemple Roland Reasoner Frank Y. Russell Otis Gruber Arthur Shepard 1912 93 Phi Mu Alpha— Sinfonia OXCE a Sinfonian — always a Sinfonian, is a phrase that is well considered by every open-minded and loyal brother of the 14 black and red. To be a member of Phi Mu Alpha. Sinfonia. means something - , not only to the man who is enjoying the benefits of a national fraternity during his college or conservatory life, but after he has left his Alma Mater and is battling the elements of his daily existence. To be a member of Alpha Chapter, Sinfonia, is to enter into part ownership with the men who first brought to light the Sinfonia idea, for the birthplace of this flourishing organization was right in Boston and right at the New England Conservatory of Music. Sinfonia is not a club! To be sure it is (in a way) very distantly related to a club, that club being the old Symphonia Club in Germany, but Sinfonia life is more than club life. It is not the place either where men only meet to talk, to smoke and have varied forms of entertainment, although during the course of events such features are not unknown. Phi Mu Alpha, Sinfonia, is built along different lines than club lines. It stands for more than a club stands for and it attains more than any club could pos- sibly attain. The prime objects of this fraternity are for the develop- ment of the best and truest fraternal spirit; the mutual zvelfare and brotherhood of music students ; the advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma y ater. Could club life boast of such ideals and purposes ? Could club life sow such seed throughout many of the greatest institutions of learning in this country? It does not take very pro- found thought to figure out then that those (and there are some) who believe the Sinfonia Fraternity of America to be a ' club, ' are possessed of a mistaken idea. But now to hurry on with a resume of happenings in our local chapter. Alas ! I am at a loss to know just where to begin and just where to stop, for in our long list of events I might mention a multitude of happenings that would far overrun my allotted space in the 1912 Neume. To 44 hit the high places then, and mention things that might be of general interest, let me first speak of the great National Sinfonia Convention that will be held at N. E. C. the last week in May. Of course, our business sessions would be of minor interest to outsiders (even if we could rehearse them to vou), 94 (EJje JJrume 1912 a — = — — o but along with our business there will be at least three events connected with this 1912 Convention that are well worthy of mention. First, is our banquet, which will be held at the Boston Art Club, with such names as George W. Chadwick, Louis C. Elson, Eben D. Jordan and Hon. George B. Cortelyou on the toast list, besides other well-known men from every chapter in the circuit. Second, is our Sinfonia Concert, to be given in Jordan Hall with the assistance of the Conservatory Orchestra. And third, our large Assembly Dance, to be given in Horticultural Hall. The award- ing of the prize medallion will be another item of interest to musicians all over the country, because many trios (for piano and strings) have been received as a result of offering this beautiful gold medallion for the best composition submitted. The awarding of this prize has attained what was desired, namely, encouragement of composition among male musicians of America — to whom we look for the musical future of this country. Aside from our Convention, other events of the season worthv of men- tion are : the evening spent by the Harvard Musical Club with Sinfonia ; the Annual Sinfonia Theatricals in Jordan Hall last Februarv ; the Sinfonia evening with Hon. Bro. Chadwick; the Sinfonia Concert in Jordan Hall last December, followed by a dance and reception to the Senior and Junior Classes ; the organization of a Sinfonia Glee Club ; a visit from Hon. Bro. Frederick Stock of Chicago, accompanied by other well-known men ; and other events of a more frivolous nature, too numerous to mention. The National Sinfonia at this time has twelve strong chapters, in twelve of the greatest institutions of learning in the United States. Each year sees an increase in our chapter roll, and qualitv rather than quantity is our policv in placing these chapters. A complete history of our fraternity may be found in the Library of Congress, at Washington, D. C, and I am proud to say that same was the outcome of a request by the Librarian of Congress, — and not the result of any publicity scheme of Sinfonia. Alpha Chapter, Sinfonia, now has an active membership of thirty-two loyal men. Would that it might be a hundred and thirty-two, but we all know, who have had experience with fraternity life, that a chapter roll with manv over thirty is bulky ; the best results cannot be attained, and it again leans toward the club idea. But, for all this limitation, Sinfonia does not want any man to feel that she is exclusive to the extent of non- recognition of worthv. upright and clean characters. All men are brothers, and the fact that Sinfonia cannot have an open house more than once or twice a year to greet the new and old men of the Conservatory, is no reason 1912 ®i)t JJeurne 95 G . — 1 — — =D why the fraternity man and the non-fraternity man should always be strangers. If a man is a gentleman, he soon finds his place. Then you may ask, what is our definition of a gentleman? Well, let the following familiar stanzas answer the question : — What is a gentleman? Is it not one Knowing instinctively what he should shun, Speaking no word that can injure or pain, Spreading no scandal and deep ' ning no stain? One who knows how to put each at his ease. Striving instinctively always to please; One who can tell by a glance at your cheek When to be silent, and when he should speak? What is a gentleman? Is it not one Honestly eating the bread he has won, Living uprightly, fearing his God, Leaving no stain on the path he has trod, Caring not whether his coat may be old, Prizing sincerity far above gold, Recking not whether his hand may be hard, Stretching it boldly to grasp its reward? What is a gentleman ? Say, is it birth Makes a man noble, or adds to his worth ? Is there a family tree to be had Spreading enough to conceal what is bad? Seek out the man who has God for his guide, Nothing to blush for and nothing to hide: Be he a noble, or be he in trade, This is the gentleman nature has made. Regard for others as a principle of action, is the aim of a Sinfonian. We all admit to making mistakes sometimes ; if we didn ' t, we would be too good for this planet, therefore we must all be charitable with one another. Sinfonia respects all men for their w r orth, and not simply when they wear the badge of Phi Mu Alpha oyer their hearts, although we look for the best to attain that priyilege. In closing, we extend our heartiest Sinfonia greetings and Godspeed to the Class of 1912. F. Otis Draytox, Preside?it of Alpha Chapter. 96 1912 (s o Alpha Chi Omega Sorority Colors : Scarlet and olive green Flowers : Scarlet carnation and smilax ACTIVE CHAPTERS Alpha De Pauw University Greencastle, Ind. Beta Albion College .... Albion, Mich. Gamma Northwestern University . Evanston, 111. Delta Al leer he n v College .... Meadville. Pa. Kpsilon University of Southern California Los Angeles, Cal. Zeta New England Conservatory of Music Boston. lass Theta University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Mich. Iota University of Illinois Champaign, 111. Kappa University of Wisconsin . Madison, Wis. Lambda University of Syracuse . Syracuse, N. Y. ATit Simpson College .... Indianola, la. JN U University of Colorado Boulder, Col. AI University of Nebraska Lincoln, Neb. Omicron Baker University .... Baldwin, Kan. T , ri University of California . Berkeley, Cal. Rho University of Washington Seattle, Wash. Sigma University of Iowa .... Iowa City, la. Tau Brenan College .... . Gainesville, Ga. ALUMN E CHAPTERS Alpha Alpha, Chicago, 111. Delta Delta, Los Angeles, Cal. Beta Beta, Indianapolis, Ind. Epsilon Epsilon, Detroit, Mich. Gamma Gamma, New York, N. Y. Zeta Zeta, Boston, Mass. Eta Eta, Madison, Wis. Alice Baldwin Hazel Barbiers Elizabeth Bell Edna Boicourt ZETA CHAPTER Blanche Brocklebank Anna May Cook Olive Cutler Ava Dodge Susan Downing Mildred Eiler Marjorie Gaskins Decie Howell 1912 Cfje JSeume 97 Sarah Helen Littlejohn Anna McLeary Louise Millikan Beryl Nutter Twonette Nutter Ella Nord Gladys Pitcher Mildred Ridley Louise Rinehart Mary Sames Ann Eliza Whitten Elizabeth Wood ZETA ZETA Miss May Allinson Miss Winifred Byrel Mrs. F. Dunkle Miss Josephine Durrell Miss Florence Larrabee CHAPTER Mrs. Lillian Goulston MacMasters Miss Catherine Montgomery Miss Gladys Olmstead Miss Blanche Ripley Mrs. Evangeline Bridge Stevenson Honorary Members Mme. Adele Aus der Ohe Mrs. H. H. A. Beach Mme. Helen Hopekirk Mme. Fanny Bloomfield Zeisler Mme. Antoinette Szumowska Miss Margaret Ruthven Lang Miss Maud Powell Mme. Julia Rive-King Mrs. Ellen Beach Yaw Mme. Maria Decca Mrs. Henry- Howe Lavin Miss Neally Stevens Miss Adele Verne Mrs. Mabel Stanaway-Briggs Mrs. Henry Dunham Mrs. Ralph L. Flanders Patronesses Mrs. Percy Hunt Mrs. Clara Tourjee-Nelson Mrs. Chas. White 1912 (S ®t)e i?eume 99 Alpha Chi Omega History ■ LPHA Chi Omega was founded October 15, 1885, at De Pauw K I University, Greencastle, Ind., by James L. Howe, Dean of the j j De Pauw University School of Music. Since that time Alpha Chi Omega has entered eighteen of the leading schools and colleges of the country, our newest chapter, Tau, having been established at Brenan College, Georgia, in November, 1911. Our alumnae chapters number seven. On December 16, 1895, a charter was granted to seven girls of the New England Conservatory of Music, and since that time many Zeta girls have worked and striven together to reach the heights that are the ideal of the Sorority. Weekly business meetings are held, followed by programs and helpful discussions. It has been a great pleasure to us this year to have near us as advisor and helper our Grand President, Mrs. Evangeline Bridge Stevenson, formerlv a member of Zeta Chapter. The fruition of a long cherished hope and ambition has come to pass during the year of 1911 ; . the completion and publishing of the Alpha Chi Omega History. The compilers have given generously of their time and ability, and the result is a volume of which we are very justly proud. Zeta Chapter gave her first scholarship this year, and it is her aim to establish an annual scholarship for the aid of worthy sisters. In the midst of a beautiful pine grove at Peterboro, N. H., stands an attractive little building, the Alpha Chi Omega studio at Peterboro House, Edward McDowell ' s old summer home. This studio is one of many such provided for by special donation. Here in this quiet secluded spot Alpha Chis may find inspiration for the pursuit and perfection of their chosen art. Zeta is proud to have her share in the promotion of this noble object — the highest ambition of such a man as Edward McDowell. Zeta ' s annual social affairs consist of a musicale and reception, a formal dance and a luncheon ; this last affording us the pleasant opportunity of meeting some of our honorarv, associate and alumnae members. These, ioo Cfje i?eumt 1912 O = D together with lesser and more informal 44 good times, form the refreshing little breaks so necessary in the routine of school work. J Zeta girls of Alpha Chi Omega feel that the open motto, 44 Together let us seek the heights. helps them as could no other in the study of their chosen art : and the aim of each and every Alpha Chi is to go oh seeking and striving to help, not only each other, but all with whom they come in contact. 1912 £f)r i?eume 101 Phi Mu Gamma Sorority Founded October 17, 1898, at Hollins, ' a. Colors : Turquoise blue and black Flowers : Pink rosebuds and forget-me-nots Jewel : Pearl Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilox Mary Boisseau Ih a Boiler Lucile Brown Catherine Crowlev Helen Fair Grace Grirhn Mrs. Carl Baermann Mrs. Charles Dennee Miss Li 11a Ormond Mrs. Gladvs Dolloti ACTIVE CHAPTERS Hollins Institute Misses Ely ' s School Brenan College . Miss Graham ' s School New York City . New England Conservator Judson College . Emerson College of Orator Centenary College Shorter College Xewconib College Woman ' s College Caldwell College ALUMNVE CHAPTERS Birmingham. Ala. Ocala, Fla. New York City Hattiesburg. Miss. . Yaldosta, Ga. Lambda Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa New Orleans, La. Active Me m b e rs Dura Gilbert May Haskins Delia Hoover Gladys Hunt Martha Hadley Ruth Lucas Honorary Members Mrs. F. Morse YVemple Associate Members Miss Hazel Phillips Hollins, Ya. New York. X. Y. Gainesville. Ga. New York. X. Y. Boston. Mass. Marion. Ala. Boston, Mass. Cleveland. Tenn. Rome, Ga. Xew Orleans. La. Montgomery. Ala. Danville. Kv. . Shreveport, La. Central Alabama Fort Worth. Tex. Gainesville. Ga. Atlanta. Ga. Lilla McKenzie Glena Pritchard Agnes Reed Josephine Smith Jessie Walker- Ethel Wakefield Mine. Rotoli Mr . Clara K. Rogers Mine. Marcella Sembrich Mrs. Arthur Hazard 7 PHI Ml GAMMA SORORITY 1912 Qttyt i?eume 103 ' TA Chapter of Phi Mu Gamma Sorority was established in 1907 and has grown stronger and more firmly established each year. At the annual conclave held in New Orleans during the Christmas holidays, Miss Glena Pritchard, of Eta Chapter, was elected to the office of Vice Ruler. Owing to the inability of Mrs. Annette Tiller Brittain, Grand Ruler, to attend the conclave, Miss Pritchard acted in the capacity of Grand Ruler and handled the business of a successful convention in a masterful way. Each chapter of Phi Mu Gamma is required to do some philanthropic work. Eta maintains a scholarship fund, and for this cause a profitable bazaar was given in December in Recital Hall. The weekly meetings and a few social affairs make the path of duty a little easier to tread, but the true aim of every Phi Mu Gamma is to live up to her Sorority ' s ideals and thus make this chapter a moral and intellectual force in our school. 104 Cfte ileume 1912 Mu Phi Epsilon Sorority FOUNDED IN METROPOLITAN COLLEGE OF MUSIC, CINCINNATI, OHIO, NOVEMBER 13. 1903 Colors : Purple and white Flower : Violet ACTIVE CHAPTERS AjLPHA Metropolitan College ot Mu ic . Cincinnati. Ohio Beta v t l j A r r • New England Conservatory of Music Boston, Mass. Gamma L niversity ot Michigan .... Ann Arbor, Mich. Delta Detroit Conservatory of Music T . • a AT l_ Detroit. Mich. Epsilon Toledo Conservatory of Music Toledo, Ohio Eta Syracuse L niversity .... Syracuse, j . Y. Theta Kroeger School of Music St. Louis, Mo. Iota Alpha Chicago Conservatory ot Music Chicago, 111. Kappa Metropolitan School of Music Indianapolis, lnd. Lambda Ithaca Conservatory of Music Ithaca, N. Y. Mu Brenan College ..... Gainesville. Ga. Nu University of Oregon .... Eugene, Oregon O MIC RON University of Pennsylvania . Philadelphia, Pa. Active Members Olga Appelquest Constance Freeman Claire G. Oakes Natalie Ashley Louise Gehlert Cleo E. Parmelee Genevieve Baker Florence Gorman Mary Rowe Abb j N. Conly Augusta Geutsch Pearl Seiler Alice Duffy Marguerite Hinman Gladys Sieverling Ella B. Dyer Rosetta Hirsch Virginia Stickney Louise Estabrook Hazel Milliken Rowena Wheeler Cecil Fisher Blanche Morrell Miss Geraldine Farrar Mme. Schumann-Heink Mme. Louise Homer Honorary Members Mr-. Grace Bonner Williams Miss Alice Nielson Mme. Cecil Chaminade Miss Kathleen Par low PATRONESSES OF BETA CHAPTER Mrs. Geo. W. Chadwick Mrs. Grace Bonner Williams Mrs. Ralph L. Flanders Mrs. Sullivan Sargent Mrs. Henry Mason Mrs. Wm. Dunham Mrs. Timothee Adamowski Mrs. C. B. Shirley Mrs. E. Charlton Black Mrs. Katharine Ridgeway Hunt Mi s. Wallace Goodrich Mrs. F. S. Converse MU PHI EPSILOX SORORITY 106 Cfje iSeume 1912 (s 0 ' U PHI EPSILON is a strictly Musical Sisterhood, founded in the Metropolitan College of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 18, 1903. We now have chapters in fourteen well-known musi- cal institutions, besides several Alumni clubs. Beta Chapter was reinstalled at the New England Conservatorv, November 5, 1909. During the past vear we have not only studied music, but have included short papers on art and literature. The following is the program for 1911-12 : — November 7, Italian Art, Gothic Period. Italian Literature, 1265-1400. November 14, Italian Music. November 21, Italian Art. 1265-1400 (the Early Renaissance). Italian Literature, 1400-1500. November 28, Italian Music, 1400-1500. December 5, Italian Art, High Renaissance. Italian Literature. December 12, Music. January 9, French Art. January 16, French Literature. January 23, French Music, 17th century. January 30, French Art, Romanticism. French Literature. February 6, French Music, 17th and 18th century. February 20, French Art. March 5, Dutch Art. March 12, Flemish Music. March 26, English Art, 1800-1900. April 9, English Music. April 23, English Literature, 18th century. April 30, English Literature, 19th century. The girls have enjoyed several small social affairs this year, and are now planning to have a dance in May. May 20th is the date set for our Musicale and Reception. The National Convention for 1912 will be held in Syracuse, New York, May 8, 9, 10. Virginia Stickney as musical delegate, and Rowena Wheeler as business delegate, will represent Beta Chapter. Augusta Geutsch will also attend as national historian and editor of the Year Book, and as toastmistress of the convention. In endeavoring to live up to the inspiring motto of our sisterhood ( Seeketh Not Her Own ), we desire to establish a bond of true sympathy and friendship between ourselves and our fellow students. 1912 iSeume 107 G — O N. E. Conservatory Hellenic Society Officers Herbert J. Jenny ..... President Alicia Duffy .... First Vice President Helen Fair .... Second Vice President Gladys Pitcher . . . Third Vice Preside?it Ruth Lucas .... Recording Secretary Pearl Seiler . . . Corresponding Secretary Lee M. Pattison ..... Treasurer Edna Boicourt . . . Assistant Treasurer HIS organization was established in the fall of 1910, under the name Pan-Hellenic Society, and consists of the four Greek letter societies at the Conservatory — the Alpha Chi Ome ga, Phi Mu Gamma, Mu Phi Epsilon sororities, and the Phi Mu Alpha, Sin- fonia fraternity. Its purpose is to further the inter-fraternal spirit at the Conservatory ; and, by various means of co-operation, to raise the scholar- ship funds in each of the fraternities. Last year the society gave a successful bazaar, lecture and dance, in which it was shown that a little of combined energy can produce something worth while. This year the society gave a dance in Horticultural Hall, an evening which was enjoved by a great many. It was expected that Chad- wick ' s Tabasco would be given this spring, but unforeseen obstacles pre- cluded such an undertaking. However, the spirit is undampened, and next year may see some event which will go down in the annals of history at Xew England Conservatory. There are great possibilities in this organization ; for it contains talent of the best of the school, which, with combined strength and whole-hearted enthusiasm, can put through some work of great merit. H. J. J. 1912 2Cf)e Jleume 109 G O The Conservatory Orchestra By George W. Chadwick On March 29, 1912, the Conserv atory Orchestra gave a special concert in commemoration of its tenth anniversary. The program consisted entirely of Beethoven compositions. Mr. Carl Baermann kindly assisted as soloist. PROGRAM Overture, Leonore, No. 3, Op. 72 Pianoforte Concerto in G Major, Op. 58 (Cadenzas by Carl Baermann) Symphony in C Minor, No. 5, Op. 67 Mr. G. W. Chadwick, Conductor The school is greatly indebted to Mr. Baermann for his generous as- sistance. His splendid reading of the Beethoven concerto should be of great profit and inspiration to every student. The performance of Mr. Baermann was that of a master pianist interpreting a master composer. The orchestra reflected great credit upon the school, proving that it is an organization of merit and achievement ; standing second to none in this country as a student body of musicians. For the benefit of those interested, a short history of the orchestra may be worthy of attention. The following paragraphs are extracted from the program of the tenth anniversary concert :— Previous to the year 1897 the violin students of the Conservatory had practiced, in a class, music for string orchestra under the direction of their teachers and occasionally concerts had been given of such music. When the present Director assumed his duties in 1897 these classes were consoli- dated under his own direction, and used in combination with the organ, which supplied the wind parts. The organ students were instructed in reading and playing from the orchestral score, and the orchestra, in this rudimentary form, was used to accompany the simpler concertos and arias. The next year, 1898, the chorus was added, and among other things no Cfje ileunu 1912 S O Rossini ' s Stabat Plater was given, accompanied bv the strings and organ. The rehearsals were held in the small hall of the old Conservatorv building and created so much interest among the students that the Director began to have applications from wind-instrument players who desired to join the orchestra. In 1899 a canvass among the students of the school developed fairly efficient players of the flute, clarinet, cornet, and trombone. Professional oboe and bassoon players were engaged, but the organ was still used for the missing horn parts. From this time, interest in the study of wind instruments grew rapidly and students of the horn, oboe, bassoon, began to be developed from the clarinet, cornet, and pianoforte players. In 1901 the orchestra had grown to nearly fortv members, which was a much larger number than could be accommodated on the stage of the hall. The wind players had to be seated on the floor or in the gallerv. It became evident, if the orchestra was to become a permanent factor in the institution, that a better place for rehearsals and concerts must be provided. At the first rehearsal in October, 1901, at which the orchestra was complete without the assistance of the organ, the Director made a short address in which he expressed the hope that the event might prove to be a significant one and that the rehearsal then held would be the first of a series which would last as long as the Conservatory existed. At this rehearsal Beethoven ' s Overture to Egmont and Haydn ' s Symphony in D major were studied. On March 2, 1902. the orchestra gave its first public concert as a com- plete organization. The program was as follows : — Beethoven Symphony in D major (first movement) Reinecke Concerto in F sharp minor (first movement) Mozart Quintet from Cost fan tutti Spohr Concerto in D major (violin) Beethoven Overture to Egmont The present concert, therefore, is approximately the tenth anniversary of that event. At the Commencement Concert of June 18, 1902, which was held in Tremont Temple, the orchestra played all the accompaniments for the graduates and also the Overture to Rtiy Bias by Mendelssohn, and acquitted themselves very creditably. With the removal of the Conservatory to the present building, a great increase of enthusiasm took place. The inspiring surroundings, the beauti- ful hall for rehearsals, the conveniences of a special library, tuning room, 1912 £f)e i eume 111 (J O lockers for instruments, etc.. all added materially to the growth of the orchestra. From this time the orchestra has gradually grown in efficiency as well as in numbers. The present members represent the most advanced students anions the string and wind instruments, and there is a waiting; list of candidates for the vacancies in each department. Three rehearsals a week are held, one of which is for wind instruments alone under the direc- tion of Mr. Lenom. Students of the Conservatory are encouraged to attend rehearsals, one of which is largelv devoted to accompaniments. The teach- ers of the wind instruments attend the rehearsals and help the students over peculiar difficulties in their parts. In this way the student gains the prac- tical experience and necessarv routine as a member of a svmphonv or opera orche tra. Of course the student membership necessarilv changes from vear to vear, but most of the players acquire an experience of three or four vears before thev leave the Conservatorv. The repertoire of the orchestra was at first confined chierlv to the works of the classic period, but gradually as the orchestra grew in efficiencv more modern works were studied and eventually a number of work of this character were performed by the orchestra for the first time in Boston. These works are noted in the accompanying list. The library of the orchestra now contains more than one thousand sets of parts, including manv choral works and some operas. The scores are, for the most pan. kept in the main library of the Conservatory, where thev mav be studied when not in use bv the orchestra. The librarv has been materiallv augmented bv gifts of parts bv the Harvard Musical Asso- ciation and the Philharmonic Society, and by individuals, and it is being continuallv enlarged. This orchestra reaches the artistic life of the school at everv point. In the first place, members of the orchestra gain here a routine and experience which fit them for positions in the best svmphonv and opera orchestras of this country, and such positions are now being filled by our students in the Boston Symphony, the Boston Opera, and the other symphony orchestras of the country. Secondly, even student who can sing or plav. conduct or compose, mav tise the orchestra as his laboratorv. provided such use is warranted bv his abilitv. Students who learn score reading and plaving are given everv oppor- tunity actually to conduct the orchestra, and are • coached bv the Di- rector at the rehearsals. 12 TOje jSeume 1912 Students of composition may have their works rehearsed, and per- formed if of sufficient merit. These privileges are also extended to the students of Harvard University who are taking the courses in music, and special rehearsals are held from time to time for the purpose of illustrating the Harvard Course in Appreciation of Music. The Instrumentation Class has its studies demonstrated by the orchestra, where the errors are made evident to the ear as well as to the eye. A successful public performance as soloist with the orchestra before an audience of genuine music-lovers gives a young student such confidence that future engagements of the same kind (no matter how important) need have no terrors for him. At the orchestra rehearsals on Tuesday afternoons, to which all stu- dents are welcome, they not only have the opportunity of listening to many of the finest orchestral masterpieces, but are given a continual example of how the artistic details of a composition should be studied out and of the infinite pains indispensable to the perfection of technique and expression. During the past ten years upwards of seventy-five concerts have been given, including choral works and operatic performances. Some of these concerts have been conducted by students of the conducting class, and in the season of 1905-1906, during the absence of the Director in Europe, the orchestra was in charge of Mr. Wallace Goodrich. With these exceptions, all of the concerts have been conducted by Mr. Chadwick. The orchestra now consists of eighty-six players, namely : — 16 first violins 14 second violins 9 violas 9 violoncellos 6 contrabasses 3 flutes, 1 piccolo 3 oboes 1 English horn 3 clarinets 1 bass clarinet 3 bassoons 5 horns 4 trumpets 3 trombones 1 tuba 1 harp 1 tympani 3 percussion The following is a list of the members of the orchestra :— FIRST VIOLINS Hamilton, Vaughn, Concertmaster Haigh, Annie VanCleve, Antoinette Ringwall, Rudolph Ricker, Roscoe R. Leveen, Percy Rosen, Samuel FIRST VIOLINS Blackman, Samuel Nowicki, Ignace Clark, Laura Gerhard, Siegfried Kellogg, Eva Seininger, Samuel Gundry, Theodore E. R. Elliott, Ethel Rinehart, Louise SECOND VIOLINS Winslow, Willis C Walton, William H. Podnos, Alexander Bowman, Harold D. Pratt, Edward White, William C. Wright, Kathleen Shackford, Mary W. Matthews, Maurice 1912 Cfje iSeume 13 SECOND VIOLINS Banfill, Charles V. Hoover, Delia C. Mills, Florence O. Redden, Jennie Loschi, Victor VIOLAS Golden, Anna R. Mason, F. Stuart Kartstein, Alexander Wilson, Harry O. Lander, Sara Weenona Chadwick, Ada A. Cutter, Olive Davis. Paul Xissenbaum, Gertrude VIOLONCELLOS Ridley. Mildred Sticknev, Virginia Larthard, Ora Vogel, Adolph Noonan, Kaen Keep, Charles M. Moorehouse, Helen I. Morse, Hattie E. Ward, William W. CONTRABASSES Kunze, Max, Instructor Cassetta, L. Shannon, J. Byron Gerhardt, Elizabeth O ' Brien, George Schultze, F. FLUTES Brooke, Arthur, Instructor Mainente, Anton Fisher, Alfred Daniels, Edwin PICCOLO DeLascia, Antonio OBOES Lenom, Clement, Instructor Bullard, Charles, Harding, Ethel ENGLISH HORN Troiano. Pasquale CLARINETS Long, William R. Damski, Henry Klar, Edna I. BASS CLARINET Sonderegger, J. BASSOONS Post, Louis, Instructor Vieira, George D. Hogarth-Swann, H. HORNS Hackebarth. A. Instructor O ' Neill. C. Dean, Floyd Sponadski, P. E. Gilcher. Albert TRUMPETS Smith, Alexander Chick. Arnold Leitsinger. Carl W. Mathews, Maurice M. TROMBONES Allison, J. S. Howard, Chester Shaw. Benjamin TUBA Schultze, Fred HARP Shaw. Harriet, Instructor TYMPANI Russell, Frank V. PERCUSSION Currie, Bayard Jenny, Herbert LIBRARIAN Russell, Frank V. 114 (S Cfje J?eume 1912 Beautiful, Sad World O BEAUTIFUL, sad world, endeared to me By tender memories of far-off years, With all their intermingled joys and tears, O vanished faces that I fain would see, O lovely world, wide, bountiful, and free, With all thy multitude of hopes and fears. 1 wonder if, when death to me appears, And I go on, all will forgotten be. No voice hath ever had the power to say If they will be indeed beyond recall ; And though to find an answer day by day I strive, I feel that He is over all — And not until I go the unknown way, Will from my blinded eyes the darkness fall. William Bartlett Tyler. 1912 Zi)t J9eume 115 Remembrance ' HE memory of thy pure and lovely face fl J Remains with me and lightens my despair ; Thy laughing yoice which lent a sweetening grace To the dear words that fell upon the air Like gentle music from thy gentle lips. Thy breath was fragrant as the nodding flowers, From whose deep cells the bee impatient dips, To taste their wine made doubly sweet by showers. And all my spirit sighs to be with thee, — To gaze forever in thy tender eyes, Searching to find in them one thought of me, — Gaze like some yearning lover of the skies, Who tries to solve their wondrous mystery, And scan the balanced planets as they rise. William Bartlett Tyler. 116 Cfje i eutne 1912 c = — o The Charm of the Orie nt By GRACE KELLOGG y O-MORROW the Arabic anchors within the Golden Horn. ■ and Stamboul will be invaded by a procession of Cook ' s carriages full of American tourists. Alas, poor city ! In two days one sees villainous pavements and dirt : a jumble of mosques ; and, if one is luckv. a glimpse of His Corpulent Majesty, the Sultan. Then, at the end of forty-eight hours, one sails away again, politely glad that one has seen so famous a city, even though it was — yes ! frankness at all cost ' . — rather disap- pointing. It is. The citv is reticent. There ' s a spell about it which must steal gradually upon one when one is not watching for it. Seek and ve shall not find : the Orient reverses the proverb. Is it produced — this spell — by the beauty of the light that works its miracles on strait and shores ? Is it due to the clearness of air that brings to ear, thrilling with mystery and romance, the faint call of a distant muezzin and the shouts of oarsmen ? Is it the handiwork of the dreaming children of the city ? Because, as Loti ' s Andre Shery felt it : There — in Stamboul — how much more of the past still lived, of the primal human dream, lingering in the shade of the great mosques, in the oppressive silence of the streets, in the widely pervading region of grave- yards, where tiny lamps with a thin vellow gleam are lighted up at night by thousands for the souls of the dead ? It contains two elements : beauty and dissolution ; a feeling of passion and of death, productive of constant change. Is it that that catches hold of one, playing to the restlessness in one. till the city becomes, as it were, a habit ? One lingers on some terrace above the Bosphorus, and in an hour the lights and shadows have created a hundred different Asias of the oppo- site shore. One sunny noon a little while ago, a shadow fell across the water. We went to the windows. A storm was coming up from the Marmora. Its precursor was this shadow on the water, and on the opposite bank an unearthly light. The effect of distance was reversed : what was near had become inconspicuous : what was far away stood up with startling distinctness. There was, I remember, a white house that I had never before noticed. Xow every line and rib of it stood out gleaming, but as it were a skeleton of a house. There were cypress trees, black but unnatural 1912 Cfje Beume 117 a in their illusion of nearness. A tew moments, and a gray rain slid across like a curtain, and that spectral bright shore vanished as completely as if it had never existed. The narrow expanse of water, gray and flattened, might have been the beginning of an ocean, with no land between us and America. Twentv minutes more and the sun was Lighting a misty rainbow over a renewed Asia, no longer a doubtful phantasm, but a rim of green hills lovely with white palaces and russet-roofed villages. Or is it the monotony of constant change that weaves the spell? Does the citv hypnotize ? Often I have stood on the famous pontoon bridge over the Golden Horn, and watched the kaleidoscopic shifting of humanity in the square before the Wiener Bank Verein till the ceaseless shifting of dots and colors, destroying and renewing patterns endlessly, has seemed to sug- gest the secret of the city ' s po wer of fascination and holding. One mav create and reject explanations at will : the spell remains. Perhaps the charm of the city — that citv of minarets and domes, majestic and unique, unrivalled still even in its irredeemable decay, stand- ing out high against the sky, with the blue waters of the Sea of Marmora circling the horizon ' ' — is, after all. too elusive to be caught and conveyed in words or pigments ; too subtle for any medium but music : and that — here — vanishes as it comes to birth. There are the vagrant voices of the streets, which, morning, noon, and at dusk, announce in quaint minor legend the approach of the sellers of bread, of beer, of sweets, of water, and of lamps. There are the • daouls and horns and cymbals that make the music of the Bairam dances and of the barracks. There are the songs of mosque and minaret. They are all evanescent : fragmentary : snatches of melody. Thev contain, however, one common element, whose presence — unintellectual. unconscious and unre- strained though it be — gathers them all together in one great unit of musical expression. I remember the rir t time that I heard a muezzin calling to evening praver. I was sitting alone in a room on the roof of an old Persian house on a hill-top in Stamboul. Suddenly from somewhere in the darkness below, where Koum Kapon lav, dropping down to the edge of the Mar- mora, I heard a voice. It was so strange and near and of so curious a quality, and it was giving out a succession of such extraordinary melodic intervals, that my first thought was that the singer was intoxicated. It was only a moment, however, till I realized if this were the result of intoxica- tion, it was a strange intoxication. The voice was rich and musical : a us (Efje iSrume 1912 a — ___ — 0 superb voice. Not, however, pure tone, for there was in it a thickened sound, like the sound of heart-break, as if the singer had been weeping, and was intoxicate with despair. It was the muezzin circling a little minaret below us, and calling the glory of God and the duty of the Faithful. Was this dramatic quality of his call purely physical, a mere mechani- cal effect or defect, or was he a genius haying his moment? Often I used to see him after that in the day-time, coming out of the little black hole in the minaret onto its balcony, like a cuckoo coming out of the door of a cuckoo-clock, putting his hands up behind his ears and pouring out his call. He was stout and black-bearded. His gown was untidy saffron brown, and once he came out in shirt and trousers — with suspenders. It was a blow to sentiment : yet when he put up his hands, the first notes held us spellbound as before. This season saw a popular performance of Leb-lebi-ji Horhor Agha ( Old Man Horhor, the Seller of Dried Pease ), a Turkish Opera whose fame is on the increase. The motive is simple and universal : a Pasha runs away with the old leb-lebi-ji ' s beautiful daughter ; the lovers endeavor to effect a reconciliation. In one scene the heroine, coming in her caique from the Sweet Waters of Asia, sings to bid the boatmen row slowly. She is enormously fat (to conform to a Pasha ' s ideal of beauty) and dressed in all colors of the rainbow ; but the beauty and melancholy of her song are a thing subtle and refined, potent in spite of gaudy accompaniments. They are one with the call of the muezzin : full of the feeling of an intense crav- ing for abundant life, pervaded and tinged w r ith melancholy by the constant experience of death. One day, sitting at this window where I am writing, I heard a plain- tive, curious piping. Soon into view on the Bosphorus between the walls of two buildings glided a long caique as if across the back of a stage. The rowers, clad in bloomers, fezzes, and zouave jackets with scarves wound round their waists, were rising and falling back in rhythm to the movements of their great oars. Soon there slid into view the piper, an old, old Persian seated high in the stern on a pile of wool-sacks and evoking from a Turkish pipe a thin and melancholy penetrating strain, much like the sound of a bag-pipe, but sweeter, thinner, and more suggestive. The bark glided by and passed from view. But its passing had been a thing unreal, magical, never-to-be-forgotten, because of the music the pipe played. It, best of all, had caught and conveyed the charm. 1912 (EJje JJeume 119 a - — = o No. 59 Frost Hall OO watch that fudge ! It has been on the point of boiling over fifty times while you have been talking and waving the spoon in the air. It makes me frightfully nervous. Don ' t w r orry about this fudge, my dear, replies Edith Bell, seated beside the chafing dish. I am fully aware of everything it is doing. Besides, I was writing fudge recipes before you were born, and there isn ' t a thing on the subject that I don ' t know. You ' re right, Edith, — from another corner of the ro om. You and Miggles have to have your fudge as regularly as a toper his whisky. What you don ' t know about it isn ' t worth knowing. A knock at the door: Come in. Co?ne in! Hello there, Maude Gray. Sit down if you can find a vacant spot. If not you ' ll have to double up. Well, how ' s the world treating you? Not very well. I ' m about ready to pack up and go home. Just think of it ! If you leave out one little check mark in Theory you ' re told that you ' re indifferent and never will be a thorough, well-grounded musi- cian. Every ensemble lesson is enough to do one up for six months, and if you even say you ' re bored by the old Normal and Mr. Porter hears it he ' ll flunk you. Cheer up, wife, speaks up her room-mate. You ' re a Senior and nearly through with it all. Pity me a poor little Freshman and not appre- ciated even as that. From the confusion of voices and the clatter of feet on the bare floor a dozen girls at the very least must be coming up the corridor. After a vig- orous thud on the door it is unceremoniously opened and three more girls (after all only three) hurl themselves into the midst of the group. Mildred — Girls, how many in this room are in favor of Taft and how many Roosevelt? Hands up on the first — Taft? Well, you don ' t mean to say that there are as many as six girls in Frost Hall for William H. Taft? There Mildred, says Miriam, perfectly satisfied that the presidential nomination has been handed to Mr. Taft by these six girls ' decision. I told you that Roosevelt didn ' t stand a chance. Don ' t you be so sure of that, Mimi ; nothing ' s settled yet. Now Roosevelt is the only man for this country at this — 120 1912 Well, interrupts Edith, they ' re neither one of them the right man for the place. We want a compromise candidate. Now I tell you a woman ought to have the place. Just wait till we get our chance and — Silence on the suffrage question, Edith. You know that is one thing that can ' t be discussed in Frost Hall. Well, I always did hate the Democrats, continues Mildred, and Taft ' s the worst one of them all. After the chorus of laughter and ridicule had died away enough to allow her voice to be heard, Rebecca speaks up : — Say, girls, how did you like that brown bread ice cream we had handed us this noon? I managed to eat my regular two dishes, but I must say it wasn ' t as good as some. 14 Did you know, answers Eunice, that Helen Fair called up one of the maids and asked her if they didn ' t serve baked bean sauce with it? That sounds just like Helen. Her latest is roasting Sara Helen on her marriage. u Marriage, calls out Hazel, widely awake at the mention of the one subject that can interest her. Who ' s married? Why, didn ' t you know that Sara Helen is wedded to her Art? If you suggest that the time may come when she will turn down Art for an ordinary man she will frizzle you up with her scorn. She ' d better not come in contact with Cleo, says Bessie. There ' s scarcely a night that she ' s not to be found down in the parlor deciding whether this man would make a better husband than the one who came last night or is likely to come to-morrow. Whenever a new one appears a bunch of the girls stand out in the hall and serenade him by playing on mandolins and combs and singing such touching ditties as 4 All that I ask of You is Love, ' or ' For Every Girl who ' s Lonely. ' All of them who get angry are checked off the list of the eligibles. Cleo isn ' t in it with Elizabeth when it comes to real thrilling melo- dramatic love-affairs, says Lillian. You ' ve seen that sign over the tele- phone stating that five minutes is the limit of any visit? Of course that was put there for Elizabeth ' s and Mr. Lenihan ' s benefit. Since they can ' t break that rule more than once a day, friend Lenihan manages to appear below Elizabeth ' s window regularly at 9.30 p. m. The other night they became so absorbed in what they were saying that Mr. Lenihan didn ' t even feel the match boxes, hairpins, Bach fugues and other junk that Hazel was firing at him from the floor above. But woe ! who should be coming 1912 3% iSeume 121 J= = — =— — = = =— toward them but Miss Samuel of the faculty. After vainly attempting to penetrate his understanding with words of reproof, she turned in despera- tion to our ornamental, red fire-alarm and set it going. Well, in the shortest space of time that anything was ever done in Boston, fire engines and hose-carts began to swarm in from all directions, up Gainsboro and Hemen- way Streets, and even through the Fenway bells were jangling and whistles tooting. Every girl in the front of the house, — oh, every girl except Eloise who had to take time to powder her nose and pinch her cheeks until they were a becoming rosy color — straightway hung her head as far out of a win- dow as she could get it. Almost immediately a number of streams of water were going at full force. For lack of a worthier object they were turned on the still oblivious, love-sick Lenihan. A big husky fireman was stalk- ing up and down in front of Miss Wheelock ' s window demanding at the top of his lungs where the fire was, when up went the sash and out came Miss Wheelock ' s head. Righteous indignation was expressed by every line of her face. 44 ' Mr. — Sir — see here. This noise will have to be stopped imme- diately. Just make those engines keep still and tell the other men to lower their voices. I can hear every word they say. It ' s almost time for the lights to go out, and — ' 44 Hold on Lillian, screams out Maud. 44 You ' ll be arrested for exag- gerating and letting that marvelous imagination of yours — 44 Girls, girls, comes from the other side of the door. 44 Let me in — and Miss Wheelock herself appears. 44 These parties will have to be pro- hibited altogether if you can ' t keep quieter. Now break right up and go to your rooms. It is five minutes of ten. No, you know that I never send candles up in the basket. You will have to walk down and get one. E. M. 122 s 1912 Gardiner Hall eARDIXER HALL has been the scene of unusual activity, musi- cally, socially and literary, during this year. Many new girls came and they were welcomed cordially by returning students. The usual 44 Acquaintance Party occurred on September 28th, in the Gardiner-Dana dining rooms. A short musical program and dancing made us feel that we had already formed a happy family, with a jolly year ahead. We participated in the Halloween Party with the other Halls. Shall we ever forget some of those unique costumes? It was surely a festival in the Gymnasium that night. Several of the girls have united to form a Literary Club, meeting each Monday evening. One girl reads while the others sew and embroider, and several of the classic novels, as well as current literature, have thus been greatly enjoyed. A small Bridge Club, with Miss Helen Calhoun, Presi- dent. Miss Jessie Dummer, Treasurer, is also enjoyed every other Monday evening. Then not wishing the physical health to be neglected, a Hare and Hounds Club was organized, with Elsie Eskind as President and Clara Ingham, Secretary and Treasurer. About two-thirds of the girls belong to it. and walk the required half-hour each day. A fine of five cents is imposed when one fails to walk. The health of the girls has been remark- ably good, and we may. attribute this to plenty of good, hard study, good food and recreation. The annual Gardiner Dance. November 20th, was a brilliant affair, one we all enjoved greatly. A feature of it was the moonlight dance, to the strains of the Barcarolle from the 44 Tales of Hoffman. The transparency designed by Mrs. Ferguson expressed our loyalty in the words, 44 Success to N. E. C. and 1912. Those of the girls who were obliged to remain during the Christmas © © © holidays found the time all too short, for sight-seeing, theaters and the numerous boxes of goodies from home. The Old Year was given a merry © © J send-off by about twenty maidens. We made taffy and told fortunes, and didn ' t get the least bit sleepy. After the girls returned from vacation, Mrs. Ferguson gave a lovely partv. The green parlor was transformed into an 44 Artless Gallery. 1912 |)e jjeume 123 cr — === = = =— — Numerous familiar articles were recognized and given the grander name found on the printed slip each of us had. Two girls in Colonial costume served dainty refreshments. The Cafe Chantant, the most original and successful affair of its kind, was conceived and worked out by our preceptress. Hardly enough praise and appreciation can be given her for her courage, talents and energy. This entertainment was given in Recital Hall, March 14th, for the benefit of the Beneficent Society of the Conservatory. The tables were filled by many of the faculty, numerous patrons and friends of the Conservator v. Mr. Edward Lankow of the Boston Opera Company delighted all with his splendid bass voice. The program is given below, and was most enjoyable. The Gardiner girls served their friends at the tables with light refreshments and candy. Flowers were also sold. After the program, dancing was enjoyed, our orchestra furnishing the music. A check of $100, sent to the Beneficent Society, w r as the result of our efforts and the kindness of our friends. PROGRAM Overture, The Crusader ......... Rollinson Helen Calhoun, Piano Miss Tov Turner, 1 _. __. I., _ First Violin Miss r lorence Pomeroy, J Miss Katherine Wamel, ) _ . ,.„. „ ... ... Second lohn Miss Camille Kornteld, J Miss Mildred Ridley, Violoncello Miss Elizabeth Gerhardt, Contrabass Miss Edna Klar, Clarinet Miss Clara Haven, ) _ r- a j 1 Cornet Miss Ada Crocker, J Miss Elsie Davis, Drums Mr. Vaughn Hamilton, Leader Concertmaster Conservatory Orchestra Cornet Solo, Surf Polka Sfernhauser Miss Clara Haven Miss Ruth Sayles, Accompanist Scotch Drill ............ Miss Irma Pearce Miss Edith Pope Miss Edith Thompson Miss Ruth Brown Miss Olive Deible Miss Beatrice Ragsdale Miss Lois Brader Miss Evelyn Spickard Bagpipes, Mr. David Ferrier Drill Master, Lt. Frederick West, 1st Regt. B. S. C. 124 {Efje Jjpume 1912 (T == — = — D Gems from Fra Diavolo Auber Miss Twonette Nutter Miss Beryl Nutter Mr. Clarence Richter Mr. Harlowe F. Dean Reading, Ode to the Sun Rostand Mrs. George A. Hibbard By special permission of Mr. Henry Russell EDWARD LANKOW will sing selections Mr. Alfred DeVoto will play the accompaniments Tales of Hoffman - { - nue l . Ofinback Orchestra To Thee, O Country ... Eichberg Miss Twonette Nutter Miss Mary Gibson Miss Lane Frisby Miss Louise Thorn Mr. Clarence Richter Mr. Harlowe F. Dean A reception will be given on April 24th, in the Gardiner Parlors, by Mrs. Ferguson and Gardiner Hall, to Conservatory students. It is expected that Mrs. Eben D. Jordan, Mrs. George W. Chadwick, and Mrs. Ralph L. Flanders will receive. This vear has been altogether a splendid one, marked by fine loyalty to study and appreciation of those things which are worth while. A. W. McL. 1912 Cfje iSeume 125 a = ' — =0 A Dana Alphabet A Appointments with Avery. B Boisterous third floor band. C Cuts — Candles and callers. D Dates (between you and me). E Expressive and Elegant English. F Fad — Fashion and Fussers. G Good desk girls — Alice and Maud. H Harmless and Handsome Maidens. I For the Ps (eyes) in the Hall. J Jokes (Alarm clocks that do and don ' t). K Kisses, of which ' ' absence makes the heart grow fonder. L Lights — going, going — gone. M Meals — meagre and minus. N Xurse — within call and out, Obey— Object?— Of I P Punk — Appropriate name for certain callers. Q Quartette in Pell Mell Corner. R Repress, reproach, report. S Seniors — Always plentiful in Dana. T Telephones — ( ' Five minutes only ). U Understanding with watchman — O ' Brien. V Vacations — Bless ' em. W Worry over work. X Y Z J N.B. Please read over our alphabet and digest it, although it will not be exactly compulsory to learn it. Teas, Fudge Parties and dances and everything else too numerous to [ mention in our above alphabet. 126 TOje iSeume 1912 a — O Three Wishes 1 LL the silver leaflets ' quivering in the hush of early morn, And the crimson sweet awakening of the roses newly born, All the golden noonday glory and the sunset ' s crimson gleam, And the solemn hush of evening, — are the dreams I long to dream. II Fairer than the fairest vision that e ' er came to me in sleep, Grander than the distant ocean booming shoreward, and more deep Than the awful cavern yawning as we stand upon the brink. Purer than the breath of lilies, — are the thoughts that I would think. Ill Ever striving, ever knowing, though the stars are far away, And though Heaven now seems distant ' twill be home to me some day, Giving humbly, gladly, fully, what is given me to give, Striving, hoping, giving, loving, — is the life that I would live. B. F. B. 1912 3Tf)e iSeume 127 EDITORIALS OL RING the course of every student ' s career a time comes when he seriously questions to himself, 44 Am I successful? Or could I have made a greater success in another calling? The student of poetical sensibilities is more apt to consider the first question only, never ceasing to profit by his constant habit of self-criticism. He goes forth with one masterful ambition, to be and to do the best he can for the love and the advancement of his art. On the other hand, there is the student possessed with one ideal, to become a virtuoso. He is inclined to regard the profession of teacher or of orchestral plaver as inferior occupations. He forgets that without great teachers the musical world would be at a standstill. If he finds that he can not realize this ambition he grows discouraged, and eventually dissatisfied, declaring there is no money in the profession. His idea of doing for the sake of doing is lost, or in reality it never existed. Finally, if he allows his dissatisfaction to brew further, he asks a second question : k4 Could I have made a greater success in another calling ? — Bus- iness ! From now on he measures success by so many dollars income. He hears and listens to tales of great opportunities in the business world. He observes the man that makes 44 easy money, etc., etc. The result is our would-be virtuoso either enters a new field, or else 44 hangs on, adding one more 44 plodder to the 44 grouch club. For the man that leaves the ranks of the profession under firm convic- tions of greater prosperity and opportunities, we wish him success. It re- mains for him to prove his own worth. He may have a 44 pull and a fair salary to start : but if he expects to rise above the thousands of mediocre business men he is taking a great risk ; unless he possesses exceptional 128 dlje iJeume 1912 G= = ■ ability he will find it a hard struggle to compete with men of extensive commercial experience. It is one thing to get a large salary, another thing to earn it ; and the man of to-day must earn his money, receiving only what he is worth. For the individual who lacks the courage to strike out in another field, but who is everlastingly decrying the profession, and who feels that it is his duty to advise every misguided youth, we have little sympathy. His presence is a contamination to an aesthetical community; while his cynical and indifferent attitude acts as a poisonous venom upon the minds of con- scientious students. True, we may not have attained our greatest desire, — few of us do, — but because of that fact, why blame the profession. What about the ma?i ! If we seek the main cause of dissatisfaction, a hundred to one there is some quality that is lacking in the man himself. If the person is dissatisfied, let him decide upon two courses : either GET OUT, or SHUT UP ! By the time this article is read, we, as members of the class of 1912, will have passed our final u exams, and will be anxiously looking forward to the day when we will receive our long-wished-for diploma. This bit of paper, symbolical of years of work and earnest endeavor, will mean a lot to us. To a few, and we trust a very few, it will be the culmination of their ideal. There are some, we regret to say, who perhaps have worked only for a diploma, who feel that that piece of parchment is their one cherished end for which they have been striving. There are some who will accept it with a smile of satisfaction and contentment ; that they have finished their course, are now full-fledged musicians and can step out into the world waving it as proof of their ability and genius. A diploma does not mean this. It is not given to us for that. Grad- uation is not completion ; Commencement is not the end. To be graduated means to be passed on. A Commencement is only a beginning. We are graduated by our school. That is, we are deemed worthy by our instruct- ors to move on a step higher, and a diploma is given to us as evidence that we have earned our promotion. A Commencement is given to us — a start, and push forward — and it is up to us to keep on working onward and up- ward. Diplomas are not an end to our work. They are only a beginning. We all realize, however, one right, one privilege that a diploma gives us. It makes us alumni ; it will give us the rights and privileges to call ourselves alumni of the New England Conservatory of Music. Let us ap- 1912 Cfct i tume 129 G 1) preciate it then to the fullest extent ! Let us try to realize what that means ! Let us think of the many who would be proud to say that, but who cannot be so favored. Let us not forget our debt of gratitude to the Alma Mater that chose to make us alumni. Let us strive to be an honor to her. We can show our appreciation and our loyalty by joining her ranks. Our first step, after she has made us alumni, should be to join her Alumni Associa- tion. Then, and then only, do we become truly alumni of the Conservatory of Music. It will be an inspiration to us to say we belong to the Alumni Association. We will have more than a selfish end to work for. We will strive to be fit associates of the Alumni. We will endeavor to keep up to their standard ; to make them proud of us : to feel proud that we are one of them — in this wav will we show that we are true sons and daughters of our Alma Mater. The Class of 191:2 outnumbers any preceding class. It is not only strong in quantity, but is also strong in quality. We are proud of our- selves — and have reason to be. We like to think and feel that we are the 4 41 best ever. Let us prove that in one respect we are. Let us at least break all records of any preceding class, by so swelling the Life Membership of the Alumni Association as to make all other class membership look small. We can do it ! We should do it ! When we are asked to join, let us accept the privilege as a privilege. Let us not hesitate, but let each in- dividual feel proud that his name is on the membership list and that thereby he has done honor not only to himself, but to his Alma Mater and to the -best ever ' ' Class of 1912 ! We hear much talk these days about the Class Spirit. or. to be more accurate, the lack of it. That it is lacking no one can denv. We find class members wondering why there isn ' t more class spirit, whv there aren ' t more class gatherings, why our class meetings aren ' t more thrill- ing, and many things we are apt to wonder in regard to the organization. Then when a class party is announced, where are all the wondering ones ? Instead of the expected fifty, perhaps about a dozen or two will come sauntering in, and there is not the feeling of class intimacv that should be apparent at such a gathering. When a class meeting is announced, where again are the wondering ones ? The few that do attend are more apt to sit complacently back in their chairs and wait for the president and one or two others to pass comment on the topics for discussion, instead of giving any opinion or idea of their own, then afterwards wonder why this and that isn ' t done, and think that things do move so slowly. 130 Cfje i?eume 1912 a = — -0 It is true we are in a professional school in the midst of a city : were a not all in the same vicinity, our interests are many and varied. But does this make up for the fact that we are to be graduates of the Conservatory, one of the greatest things we may ever achieve. Graduation means much, and some of the things are the pleasures and benefits derived from class organization. A class where loyalty, intimacy and enthusiasm are apparent will always leave a lasting impression upon each member, something to look back upon when we are away from our student days. Our opportunities are so great in so many ways, why let this one pass, the one where we have the chance to know and work with the celebrities of the future. Each member must bring more than his mere presence into the class, but must put his thought and interests into the formation of such — and not until then will we reach that true and congenial spirit of class enthusiasm. Many of us who are students at the New England Conservatory are graduates of High schools and have pursued courses by which, at gradua- tion, we were prepared to enter college. The decision to forego a collegi- ate education in order to study music intensively has been made in many cases with reluctance and with some misgivings as to the wisdom of our choice. Having chosen to devote ourselves to the pursuit of music, however, we enter upon our work with so much earnestness of purpose that we are in danger of forgetting that there is any knowledge worthwhile except music. This is perfectly natural. Our chosen subject grows in importance to us on closer acquaintance with it. We had no conception of the multitude of courses open to a student of music : and after electing a few of them, we are overwhelmed by the importance and demands of each subject as these are interpreted to us by such masters of their profession as are found in an institution like ours. How. then, shall we resist this inclination to ignore the wider education? Let us remember the opportunities which are af- forded us here in the Conservator} . Every week we have one of the lead- ing professors of the country lecture to us upon English literature. Those who have heard these lectures have recognized the fact that they are not surpassed bv those given in any of the leading colleges and universities in the country. Again, we should take advantage of the fact that we are living in one of the great educational centers of the world. Scarcely a week passes in which some well-known lecturer may not be heard, often free of charge. 1912 atfje JJeume 131 O O The preachers of this city are among the very best, and their messages give us a wider outlook upon life. The standard magazines should become to us something more than a name ; we should know what the leaders of our country are thinking and saying. We should also make use of our oppor- tunities to know more of the fine arts, especially of those which are inti- mately related to music. The Art Museum should be more familiar to us on its interior than its exterior. It is the fashion, nowadays, to weigh values carefullv. The college courses are constantly being made the subject of criticism, often hostile. It mav be admitted that some of these courses have little relation to after life, and that there is danger of becoming superficial even under such carefullv guarded elective systems as are in operation in a typical college of to-day. Still, the fact cannot be disguised that a college-bred man or woman has an advantage in the race of life over his less-trained competitor. Let us then, who have chosen music as a profession, realize that a well-stored and a well-trained mind is one of the first essentials of success, and let us strive to attain a high standard of efficiency, not only as musicians, but as men and women also. Do we, as music students, possess a broad enough outlook on the prog- ress of events outside our chosen sphere of endeavor ? Are we able to see not alone the glory of the path toward our own cherished ideals — but also, now and then, to glimpse at this in its perspective with the beautiful and the inspired in other lines of work. We should have a knowledge general enough to enable us to discriminate intelligently between the mediocre and the perfect, as these constantly appear to us in our lives outside the province of Music. We know that this is a day of specialization in both commercial and intellectual pursuits — yet. in equal degree as this special technical training is demanded, is there also required of every professional a wide-awake in- telligent interest in the matters not touched upon by his own particular branch of study, that help to make up the life of the world at large. Not a few worshipers of Art are sometimes accused of exalting their deity to the unreasonable exclusion of many more earthly matters — and occasionally even they are said to partake of the nature of certain relics of prehistoric ages. May we always fall short of the undesirable quality of narrow-mindedness — let us make it always our pleasure as well as our duty to keep in touch with all the current progress and development we possiblv can, and to continually enlarge the horizon of the miniature world in which we each live. 132 Cfje iitume 1912 The attitude taken bv those attending the Saturday Afternoon Recitals, as well as the frequent concerts in Jordan Hall, makes one wonder that the students give as satisfactory performances as they do. Usually the audience goes to these recitals in a most critical state of mind : and often the atmosphere created by such a body of people proves very detrimental to the students performing. It takes a great and accom- plished artist to overcome the unsympathetic feelings of an audience, and only when this is done can he hope to do his best. If the truly great find it hard to contend with this critical spirit — what must be the state of the student ' s mind, who is met with such a problem. The technicalities occupy the minds of most of the performers not expe- rienced in public work, and hence the more need for encouragement and warmth of reception. Could the audience only be ready to appreciate and applaud every commendable point, the performer could not help feeling this presence of friendliness and thus be saved the disappointment caused bv too severe criticisms. Have you climbed the 295 steps of Bunker Hill Monument, stood under the shade of 44 Washington Elm or boarded 44 Old Constitution? Do you know just where the 44 tea was spilled ? What do we know about Boston? Is our knowledge of this wonderfal citv limited to the four walls of the Conservatory, Symphony Hall and the Opera House ? When we go home — those of us who live at a distance from Boston — we mav be expected to be confronted with questions from our small brothers and sisters, fresh from school and acquainted with American history, about the famous place where the Pilgrims landed, the first battle-ground of the Revolution, and dozens of other similar questions. Let us visit the historical places before we leave the city, and with guide book in hand, make an intelligent study of these sacred spots, dear to every American citizen. Let us make a definite business of these excursions. In the busy vears to come we may not be able to revisit Boston. May we then have no regrets that we failed to know the historical points of this noble city. EVERY KNOCK ' S A BOOST 1912 Cte iifttme 135 O O Hail to our chief ! With his pen he ' s all there. Though Ted ' s chances are slim for the President ' s chair. You think we mean Theodore R., I presume — Wroncr ! We mean Teddy Gundrv. our chief of the Xeumc. Senior Alphabet A is for Adams, who ' s straight up and down. B is for Bell. Boicourt and Brown. C is for Cook who gets the dues ( ? ) D is for Duggan who tries to amuse. E is for Edith whose last name is Miller. F stands for Frieda, a peifect man-killer. G is for Gray, modest and demure. H is for Hadley. whose voice is so pure ; I is for me who wrote this rhyme. J is for Johnson who has no time. K is for Kelly. — has any one seen her: L is for Lander, who ' s some violiner. M is for Miles, the treasurer ' s assistant. O for Opdenweyer. cold and distant. P stands for Parmelee. willing and ready, Q uick to serve and always steady. R is for Reed, so full of reserve. S is for Seymour, Smith and Shepherd. T stands for Tozier. our competent Vice. U stands for all who trv to be nice. V is for Venner. sweet and cute. W for Weed, at technique a beaut. X is exam, which all of us dread. Y is for Young, — not sleeping, but dead. Z is for zealous, the adjective for all. who quickly respond to the Senior class call. THE MAN WITH THE GUN Most extraordinary! I ' ve shot him more than nine times, but he doesn ' t stop his screeching! — Sketch. 1912 Cf)e i?rume 137 G O Evidently the shortage in ice cream at the Senior Reception to the Juniors last February was a most distressing occurrence. As a result, two of our class members were compelled to seek refreshments elsewhere. Luckilv there was a •• hot-dog ' vender across the way who was a yaluable aid in appeasing the appetite of the young ladies. It is seldom that one has a chance or possesses the courage to partake of such fayorite delicacies. But our maidens were bold: and besides, it was dark. Certainly those steaming frankfurts and good old German mustard was a temptation to two hungry Misses. They took advantage of the opportunity and indulged ravenously until startled by a voice, saying: ' If Violet Hernandez was eating • hot-dogs. ' would Frieda Hyde: Cruel Fate ! I wonder if you know the young 1 lady that sits in the first yiolins of the orchestra, who gushes so effusively, spilling the most endearing epithets: as. No. dearie: Yes. honey : etc. She is a winsome lass, and tries to make eyerv fellow feel that he is a hero. But. Ethel is young yet. Then there is Laura Clark, who talks in that staccato, agitato style, reminding you of a Morse telegraph. Mr. Wemple has an inimitable way of flicking the ashes from his cigar with his index finger, while the other hand reposes elsewhere. Watch the little trick — it ' s admirable. Miss Cita Johnson and her French-English-Boston bull-pup have not been seen recently at the Saturday afternoon musicales. j j It is a noteworthy fact that many students prefer Potter Hall to Recital Hall. Why not establish a moving picture machine in Recital Hall for the benefit of such students. Think of the pleasure of listening to Mr. Elson ' s lectures in moving pictures. As I was passing down the corridor one morning last March, I was surprised to see Mr. Dennee holding conversation with one of the employees of the street department. The latter gentleman was covered with ashes from head to foot. The incongruity of the situation was amusing, and as the stranger left the building his manner showed intense nervous excitement. In all probability the ash department is being well sifted. Long live the sifter — his work is long and arduous. 138 JEfje jgrume 1912 a -o The Senior class recently had to have an overflow meeting in the gymnasium. Recital Hall could not accommodate the full attendance. Jack Snyder was seen last week without his pipe. Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie (nee Duggan) recently returned from an extended wedding tour. Mary Venner is Convill ' s most popular debutante. Mr. Herbert Jenny, Conville ' s most radical and modern composer, and wonderful interpreter of Debussy, has moved from No. 30 F Street to 84 P Street. Mr. Drayton, one of the city ' s oldest and most respected citizens, scorns the word temperament. He claims there is no such thing as musical temperament. We are reminded of a remark recently made by Mr. Chad- wick at a rehearsal of Conville ' s Celebrated Band. Mr. Chadwick said : c Don ' t play like a bunch of New Englanders ! Play like musicians ! Mr. Drayton, we understand, is a native of New England. We would advise an immediate sojourn to the south. Is it lack of temperament in Yankee or excess of temperament in Dixie that makes him hesitate ? Gruber : Are you in the cast ? Seiler : Why, yes; I ' m leading man. They ' re going to put on a pant- o ' -mime. The Observant Student George Page (having a vibro-shampoo for the first time) : Just like a bully vacuum cleaner, isn ' t it ? Barber (absent-mindedly) : Yes, sir, it is. Manager Barnes of minstrel show fame to Chet Cook. Cook : Chet, we want you in the box office that night. All you ' ve got to do is to take in the money. Chet : Thanks ! but I think I ' ll need some rehearsals. 1912 tEfjc J2eumr 139 Cs O Miss A: I am never happy unless I am breaking into song ' Mr. R : Why don ' t you get the key. and you won ' t have to break in: Our facultv tiddler named Yaughn. May with pleasure be now looked upon : His adornment hirsute Was most certainlv cute. But we ' re all rather glad that it ' s gone. When Miss Stickney was asked. Is it so. That vou may to Los Angeles go ? She replied. I love summer. And the offer ' s a hummer. But I fear I should pine for the Snow. There was a young lady from Rio. Who attempted a Rubenstein Trio : But her technique was scantv. So she played it Andante Instead of Allegro con Brio. For Rent — A furnished room ; privileges of bath in front of Conserv- atory Excellent view. First Student: You remember Stentor. the voting Englishman who was forever leaving off his h : Second Student : i% You mean the fellow who used to plav the oboe in the X. E. C. orchestra? First Student : That ' s the one. Second Student : Yes, indeed; how ' s he getting alon : © © © First Student: Poorly; intact, he ' s become a regular tramp. But I predicted as much. Second Student: -Whv. how ' s that: I thought he was a very hard worker. First Student : k That ' s just it. He practiced the instrument so much that he fell in love with it. and became an • ' obo ' himself. 140 TOje Jgeume 1912 cr= — — — — = — o Mr. Pattison: 44 Say, Venner, don ' t you want to buy a ticket for the Hellenic Dance ? Venner : Oh, go on; I don ' t know how to dance those Greek dances. A Romantic Overture in Four Strains I. IHTRQNJCTIOn 2. PRINCIPAL ThLHL 3. kLVLLOPriLTIT 4. FINALE. Last Will and Testament of Some Seniors I, Chester Sheldon Cook, being possessed at this moment of my right ( ?) mind, understanding that my days here are numbered, and that the strenuous task that has been conferred upon me cannot long continue, — do hereby entrust to the care of the Junior treasurer, Frank V. Russell, the gift that has been a secret in my possession for the past two years, that Look and Manner which causes unsolicited dues to fall graciously into my hands. Chester Sheldon Cook. Witnesses Theo. Gundry. Bessie Bentley. 1912 Ct)e J?eume Ml G O I. Evelyn Tozier. believing that the time is near when I must leave these surroundings, do hereby bestow upon Helen Faire inv love for talking. knowing that this will aid her to reach the heights of ••officialism. Evelyn Tozier. Witnesses Eva Kellogg. Helen Crane. Believing that the time is drawing near when I. John Kendig Snyder. must leave for the better world, where there are no troubles, do entrust to the care of my most worthv and esteemed successor. Harry Barnes, that which will soothe him in his momentous tasks and aid him in great deci- sions which may arise in his strenuous existence. It has served me well, even in the wee small hours of the night when •• class indifferences have interfered with mv rising ambitions for an illustrious class of 1912. To this individual I bequeath mv most cherished and intimate friend. Mv Pipe. John Kendig Snyder. Witnesses Eva Johnson. Josephine Smith. I. Charles Shepherd, realizing that the time is soon to come when I must cease to go forth to thrill the world with my melodious melodies and crashing chords, do hereby leave to Guy Maier the one g reat glori- fving secret of a thrilling performance — that of ruffling the hair bv running the hands through time and time again at the most effective and exciting pauses. Charles Shepherd. Witnesses Stanley Heald. Edith Miller. Realizing that in a short time I must leave these surroundings that have long been an inspiration and guide to me. I. Blanche Brocklebank. do herebv leave to the worthv Junior. Addie Emerson, mv enchanting smile — may it serve her as it has served me — to •• win ' ' all who come in contact with it. Blanche Brocklebank. Witnesses Elizabeth Bell. Miriam Hosmer. 142 Cfje J2eume 1912 Money Money here and money there, Money flying everywhere : Stacks of gold And greenbacks roll ' d, Golly ! but it makes you stare. Money earned and money spent, Money owed and money lent : In the fight From morn till night ; Still we wonder where it went. Monev gained and money lost, Ever kicking at the cost : If you ' ve none, You ' re surely done : Gee ! but what a sudden ' 4 frost. Where there ' s money there is hope. You ' ve no time to sit and mope : When you ' re flush, Get in the rush ! You ' ll be given plentv rope. If you ' re crazy have no fear, Just be sure your money ' s near ; Give us ALL, The lawyers call, We will get you out of here. When you ' re stung by men of craft, And vou wonder why they laughed, Monev speaks And seals the leaks : Then vou learn the strength of graft. 1912 arte JJeume 143 G O If it ' s marriage or divorce, Don ' t declare ' tis all a loss ; Love may die, But we won ' t crv, Money, has its place — of course ! Even music, — gentle art ! Has a place in every heart ; But the few Who e ' er get through, Must possess a pile to start. Everything is money now, No one asks you where or how ; Show the stuff ! That ' s enough ; You ' re the man to push the plough. Just the same, if sick or well, Money ! is the life-long yell ; Is it so? — Must we go ? Someone said that u Money ' s H — 1 ! Don ' ts for Juniors Follow these few rules and you will have a class to be proud of ! 1. Don ' t attend class meetings. It is a ' ' waste of precious time. You can ' t afford to give forty-five minutes out of a month of 43,200 minutes to your class. 2. Don ' t attend its social affairs. That also is a waste of time and only leads to better acquaintance with your classmates. 3. Don ' t have anything to do or say in class matters. Let the other person say and do it all. That ' s what they all say. 4. Don ' t pay your class dues. Four-fifths of a cent a day is a painful extravagance, and will surely lead to poverty. Besides, the class never needs money. It is rich in its own (or the treasurer ' s) conceit. H4 (Cfje jleume 1912 a— — = 1) 5. Don ' t ever express your own opinion and stick to it. Go which ever way the wind blows. It is always safe to be on the side of the majority. 6. Don ' t associate with your classmates ! Hold down a back seat in some obscure corner ; let yourself be unknown and unheard of, and then at the Class Day, etc. 7. Don ' t have any class spirit ! It acts only as an encouragement to the success of the class. 8. Don ' t fail to feel hurt if you are taken for a stranger. 9. Don ' t have a NEUME ! You will find interest in it so great, contributions for it so multitudinous, advertisements so eagerly sought, that it will be impossible to print a book of reasonable size. 10. Don ' t support the class officers you elect. They need no advice, help or backing. Agree to all they propose. Make no kick — until afterward. Then come forward with your criticism, u I told you so — why didn ' t you do the, etc. Score Reading Class 1912 145 Scored The prisoner stood for sentence. You are charged with drunken and disorderly conduct. said the judge; have you anything to say for yourself? 14 It ' s all due to my early training, said the man penitently. 44 Explain yourself, said the judge. For years, your honor, I studied the flute at the N. E. Conservatory of Music with a teacher who was very particular how I practiced. He used to say to me : 4 Stay with each bar you come to until you get all you can out of it : then go on to the next and do the same. ' I got the habit so strong then that whenever I see one now, I can ' t help doing the way I was taught. •I see, said the judge, eying the man narrowly. 44 1 presume you used to have some rests in your score, didn ' t you ! 44 Yes, your honor. 44 As many as thirty at a time ! 44 Often, your honor. 44 Thirty days rest from all bars for you, then, said the judge. 44 Behind the bars for a month, sighed the prisoner as the policeman led him away. A dillar, a dollar, a ten o ' clock scholar Went to Theory five minutes late, — And encountered a glare which produced such a scare That she now gets there promptly at eight. Isn ' t it strange that a conductor beats time but still is never ahead. No Comparison When Mr. Peirce was asked to write something for the Neume he most apologetically pleaded lack of time. Nevertheless, we feel sure that the recounting of his visit to Atlantic City last summer will be of interest to his many friends. To a reporter of the Neume staff he was extremely cordial, and when the subject of Atlantic City was broached, he waxed effusive. 146 JEfje Jteume 1912 a : — t) w Oh, I had a corking time. Simply bully ! was his enthusiastic open- ing. 44 Atlantic City beats anything you ever saw. And that billion dollar pier— it ' s simply IMMENSE ! He paused for breath, and then continued : — 44 Before starting out I made up my mind to do things up brown ; so I put up at the Marlborough Blenheim, the swellest summer resort hotel in the country. The very sound of this name kindled his enthusiasm to white heat. u Say ! he nearly shouted, 44 were you ever there? The reporter edged nearer to the window, taking notes at lightning speed. Without w r aiting for a reply, Mr. Peirce continued : — 44 The interior of that building is just like a palace. The upholstery and the decorations are magnificent ; the chandeliers are gorgeous. And the carpet ! — your feet sink to the top of your shoes. Simply immense ! 44 For those three days it cost me some pile; but I didn ' t give a hoorah for the expense. I had my pocket full of silver dollars, and whenever I called for a glass of ice-water or a ham sandwich, I always flipped a dollar to the waiter. Oh, you ' ve got to tip, you know, if you want good service. 44 And the beach, asked the reporter; 44 how did you like that? 44 Simply immense ! But never you mind — take it from me — it can ' t begin to compare with Revere Beach. Why I — But the reporter had fled. i i. BEFORE AFTER POST GRADUATE J= JC H Z H Z a: D U z o z en t. fa • H fa -a a - u c - rt 3 C j c 3 a e U .5 co jr. a U JC rt -C -c eft CO CU CJ CJ 3 CO 4-1 rt cu •- 3 jj U _C H . — CU .3 N T o JC U - CO U co - J cu O U r a u y cu JC — 3 — . Q C £ rt bo V c o cu -a ■ - cu - u rt u JC a © c rt CO - O — O is c CU c o c- o, o CO JC bx) c ' So T3 O 3 J . CJ — rt 3 JS o ? S o J i co bo — — be £ C J. 2 o CO ! 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Annual N. E. C. Picnic. Vacations. 44 The Kitchen Orchestra. Martha Hadley. Mary Duggan. Cleo Parmelee. Amy Schneider (Nantucket). Eva Kellogg (Auto for bringing wash-boiler.) Juniors(?) and SENIORS. Check from father. Examination Week. June 26th, 1912. A saying had our Editor Which to the Board oft seemed a bore — He didn ' t fuss, he didn ' t fume, But simply said, 44 No ads, no Neume ! But Teddy G. had wisely guessed The way to make us do our best. As soon as he came in the room He ' d ask, 44 How ' s ads? No ads, no Neume ! A warning to you, Juniors dear — We know you ' ll want a Neume next year. So heed it well — ' twill save you gloom. Remember then, 44 No ads, no Neume ! 150 Wbt ketone 1912 O O Too Much Labor! With extreme weariness the class treasurer of 1912 studied the lone list of uncollected dues. His monthly report would be expected within a half-hour. I guess I ' ll let them go another month, he sighed, tossing his pencil upon the table ; 44 this job is too strenuous for me. Leaning back in his chair he gazed and blinked at the endless column of figures until the amount seemed to grow larger and larger. Suddenly he heard a knock at his door. Come in, he called. An energetic little man, with twinkling eyes and smiling face, entered the room. Under his arm he carried a small package. I understand you are the treasurer of the class of 1912, he said. 44 No doubt you find your work fatiguing. 44 It is a burden of intolerable inconvenience, the treasurer replied. 44 During the past two months I have spent a full half-hour of my valuable time thinking how to simplify the work of collecting those confounded dues. 44 Ah! exclaimed the stranger, 44 my errand is timely; I feel sure I can be of great service to you. 44 How so? The little man set his package upon the table. 44 Have you ever thought of an automatic due collector? he asked. 44 An automatic due collector ! repeated the treasurer. 44 What do you mean ? 44 I ' ll explain. Whereupon the visitor proceeded to remove the wrap- ping paper from his bundle, displaying an oblong wooden case. 44 1 have here, he said, 44 the most modern and up-to-date machine ever originated by the human mind — an automatic due collector. He smiled confidently as the treasurer sat bolt upright, with fixed attention upon the strange contrivance. 44 This machine, went on the visitor, 44 is especially designed to per- form every service that may be required of a man in your position ; in short, it is a sort of treasurer ' s proxy. 44 You will observe this phonographic attachment, he continued, pointing to a horn-shaped projection on one side of the case. 44 That 1912 GTfje J?eume 151 a o device will call out repeatedly the names of persons owing dues for the present month. Now, when the dues are dropped into this box the machine will instantly issue a receipt and record the amount deposited. At the end of the month this little dial will indicate the total amount paid, with a list of names credited. All you need to do is to install the machine in a conspic- uous place, then await the time for your report. During this explanation the treasurer ' s curiosity was aroused to a keen interest ; his hopes bordered upon wild enthusiasm. He carefully examined the mechanism to the smallest detail, depositing several quarters under various names in an effort to find a flaw. Apparently the machine was perfect, performing every function that its inventor had claimed. Suddenly a question flashed through his mind. He turned pale in apprehension. 44 WHO EMPTIES THE BOX AT THE END OF THE MONTH ? he asked, excitedly. 44 Why, you do, of course, the little man replied. The shock was too much. With a wild cry the treasurer awoke, ner- vously clutching the book with its list of names. Outside he heard the familiar voice of the president, loudly calling : — 44 Say. Cook, have you got that report made out yet? The Plaint of the Normal Pupil What is the use of playing scales, For little girls like me? It doesn ' t do me any good, As far as I can see. I play my scales both up and down, I make my fingers sore ; And when I ' m through, I play my scales Xo better than before. Boyles : Seilek : 44 Say, Seiler, do you know how to flirt with a handkerchief? 44 Huh ! I ' d rather flirt with a skirt ! fi j; Zr set X 4 ' J Seals (sA. ) P 4 r frr- e t uv tt z 9 Jjl jknzcjt£ c t 0k —tj 0 (Sj St - f fac % 1912 (Efje iSeume 153 a = o Harmony Restored Doctor : 44 Willie ' s case is serious, I must admit. How did it happen? Mrs. Smith : 44 Our string quartette met with me to-day, and I had arranged to serve dinner after our rehearsal. Doctor: 44 Yes, madam. Mrs. Smith : 44 1 planned to have mince pie for dessert, and just before rehearsal I cut the pie into five pieces, and put it in the pantry. Doctor : 44 1 see. Mrs. Smith : 44 We were so engrossed in the Beethoven quartette that I forgot all about Willie. When we had finished, I hunted for him, and found — (Oh, doctor, I can ' t bear to think of it!) he was just swallowing the last piece of pie ! Doctor, will he recover, do you think? Doctor : 44 1 will not try to conceal the fact that his condition is serious. As a musician you will appreciate the gravity of the situation. Your boy, madam, is suffering from a very bad case of consecutive fifths ! Mrs. Smith : 44 What can you do for him ? Doctor : 44 Well, I think we had better introduce contrary motion in the parts concerned. At that he gave the boy a liberal dose of mustard and warm water. What would Seem Stranger Than California without Sunshine? — Virginia without Snow. Ladies, skip this paragraph! It is really unfit for publication. It got into the Neume by mistake, and I asked the printer to destroy it or set it wrong side up : — ' pprfvpy — pE9q J3q uo puB}s o} pBq 9qs jj 4 A oqauios ;x z }9£ p t 9qs M3u j 9 — pu9i Xp ajp s qs ui9od siq 4 Suiq;auj 13 o; S}U99 U9} j9£ea . q 4 9A 4 avo [ •A oqs e jo puiy[ }SB9j aq} s;aS 3qs jj A oqAuB }no }i puy n at l s l 9C l n0i l u 9 t MOU5J o; }ou }qSno 9qs £uiq}9tuos s 4 }j_ ubuioav v S9UJOM Suu[}A ub s 4 9J9qi ji 154 GTfje i?eume 1912 Extra vagance Give Us the Luxuries of Life; We Can Dispense with the Necessities There is a modest Violet, Who (like us all) has many fads ; But no such girl there is, I ' ll bet, Who simply dotes on getting ads. And when she heard no Neume could be Unless much coin doth come to hand, She quickly rose and said, O Gee ! Then went for ads to beat the band. She wandered here and everywhere, For spaces big. (Oh, nothing less !) And when the manager would glare, She gently coaxed his no to yes. 1912 Cfje ileume 155 a — ! = =D The Editor walked briskly into the room — the clock was just striking seven — so he found his committee of ten awaiting him. eager for the busi- ness of the evening. As he dropped his heavy load of stories, jokes, and grinds upon the piano, and straightened up in relief, four members of the committee rushed to his side to add each her stock of the week ' s contri- butions. Ten stories from members of our class, as well as fourteen drawings and eight pages of jokes and personals from the Juniors, announced Miss M., • are what I have received since last week. •And I, exclaimed Miss B., • had two full page advertisements offered to me, for which I knew we simply did not have room — the neces- sarv $600 are already here — so I just said that there would perhaps be room in next year ' s Xeume. So with eager hands and hearts, the board began the evening ' s process of reading, criticising, and eliminating, until by nine o ' clock each section of the Xeume was fully arranged, and neatly piled up in order, ready for the printer. Then the Editor arose, and after expressing his gratitude for the inspir- ing help of his associate editor and of each one of the committee, as well as his relief that all the photographs of the class were already at the printer ' s, he voiced his regret that the entire business of the board was now finished — ending with the statement that We need have no further meetings — and to-morrow I shall put up in the elevator a poster, saying that positivelv no more material of any kind will be accepted for the Neume. Then the members of the board adjourned to a spread awaiting them downstairs. Young Composer ( submitting his manuscript for criticism) : I have not named my composition, although I have stvled it something like Debussv ' s ' Afternoon with a Faun. ' Director (cuttingly) : ••Hump! I should name it • An Evening with a Deer. ' Peirce : Frank Weed seems to be an inveterate smoker. Deac. : Yes. that ' s the reason his girl threw him over. She declared she could not get accustomed to the • Weed. ' Jenny : ' What is a drum-plaver ' s favorite diet: Russell : •• Beats and rolls. 156 Cf)e J?eume 1912 (J t) Drayton : 44 What ' s the matter. Page? Stomach ache? Page : Xo : I fell against the piano and struck a chord. A Week Before the Minstrel Show A Bunch of Senior Daffydills Of all the many kinds of flowers, The daffodil ' s the worst, But still its rage at present hours May th ank a certain Hurst. And if perchance a few slip in This worthy ( ?) poem of mine. Please do not make too loud a din. But say they all are Fine. A little outline of the Class I undertake to give, And if you get a little sass, Don ' t go and die. — but live ! We have a blushing, blooming Belli e), Who savs with downcast look, She ran for Miles, o ' er Brooks and dells To find a worthv Cook. : : The £ im.t is? Of couirse we k now she is some sprinter — At tqutesdoos she ' s a hammer. So say. can Florence Freeze in winter Or Chester Cook in summer ? Xow there is little modest Maude, Who always wears the Gray. Let ' s find for her a gay GaylondL Who ' ll let her have her way. If Frieda has a Hyde to sell. And Mary Has— (s)kins to borrow, Xo Lyons need we ever quell To furnish furs to-morrow. John s-son is now an Editor With Gundrr as the chief : To take A Miller had A Young Brown Wolfe stole down one night From mountains high and airy : The Miller saw through dawn ' s first light The number he Woodbury. We have two Schneiders in our class (I speak in honest candor) : I know the one is working fast To see if he can Lander. We have a Trickey nervous Weed, Who likes to Boicourt girls : Ensemble is his greatest deed, It puts his brain in whirls. 158 Cf)e i?eume 1912 Now Rubin, Venner is a Page And girls he does adore : He Cranes and puts himself in rage When he can not Seymour. At talking, Mother Kellogg carries The prize and rules the day : I often wonder when she marries What rules dear Pa-may-lay (Parmelee) . A Free-man wrote this, Class, so pardon A joke that ' s not a corker, And let me spin just one more hard one — May Bishop be a Walker? Mr. Chadwick (to tympanist during rehearsal of piano concerto) : 14 Now Jenny, remember you must listen to the piano whether you can hear it or not. Pete : 44 I hear there is a big rise in the Harmony market. Jim : 44 How ' s that? Pete : 14 Oh, — sevenths are going up. Brown : 44 Herbert Jenny is becoming quite thrifty of late. I hear he has considerable interest in the Brockville Bank. Kezy : 44 You mean Brocklebank. Miss Brooks : 4 I nearly fainted this morning. Miss Reece : 44 Anything serious? Miss Brooks: u Serious! I should say so. Chester Cook actually asked me for my class dues. To Miss Hyde said our friend Mr. A., 44 What is wrong with your ringers? Play ! Play ! Said she, with a giggle, 44 1 can ' t make ' em wiggle. Why, I guess I am nervous to-day ! • 160 Cfje i?tumt 1912 cr= — — = 1) Harlow Dean (at a choir rehearsal) : Mr. S., will you please play those octaves with your little finger? Ten little Seniors sitting in a line — Fourth-session Sight-playing — Room 59. Nine little Seniors sitting rather straight, The first two received an E, and then there were eight. Eight little Seniors thinking thoughts of heaven, But one came earthward with a thud — then there were seven. Seven little Seniors thought they knew some tricks, One was not quite smart enough, and then there were six. Six little Seniors, glad they ' re left alive, But one was not, when he came out, and then there were five. Five little Seniors, huddled round the door, One got tangled up in sharps, then there were four. Four little Seniors wailed, It ' s awful ! Gee ! One got twisted in the rhythm — then there were three. Three little Senio rs feeling pretty blue, One put in some unknown chords, and then there were two. Two little Seniors couldn ' t see the fun, One so scared she couldn ' t play, and then there was one. One little Senior started on a run, Down the stairs and out the door — and then there were none. Chalk it Up ! Fortix: I bought a hundred shares in the United Glue Co. and got stuck. Peirce : 44 1 bought two hundred shares of ' watered stock ' in United States Rubber. Fortix : I suppose you got soaked. Peirce : No, my boy, you can ' t get soaked through rubber. 1912 ®be jSeume 161 G O Hadley : Is that an Admiral cigar you gave me? Barnes : No ; what made you think so ? Hadley : Why, it ' s rank. Russell (before the organ concerto, whispering nervously) : Say, Jenny, if the organ stop will the drum stick? A charming maid is Bessie B., And Bessie likes a gay M.D. The gay M.D. likes charming Bess, It must mean something — can ' t you guess? If Harry Barnes asked for a drink, would Hazel Bar-biers (beers) ? Wild Animals I Have Known 162 Wc)t Jirame 1912 (7= ==== == O Gardner: When I was a tiny boy with ringlets, they used to call me Archie. Barnes : And now, I suppose, they call you Archibald. Epitaphs ON A MUSTACHE To me you could be naught but fair — I raised you with a mother ' s care. But other people seemed to hate you, So I had to amputate you. Vaughn Hamilton. ON A PIPE Your death was hastened by a crack That came across your little back. You clung unto me like a brother, And now I ' ll have to get another. Herbert Jenny. ON BURIED HOPES Girls are fickle, girls are fair. Constant ones are mighty rare. I bury hopes of true love here — No girl has loved me more ' n a year Harry Barnes. ON A LITTLE GREEN HAT Dear little hat, I loved you so ! It hurt me much to let you go. The prettiest hat I ' ve ever seen — Your memory always will be green, Mr. Elson. A Students Mi jhfm 3re Exarnindtt ' on time 164 JSeume 1912 G O Grace Notes Four inevitable natures are the loquacious, the conservative, the repel- lent, and the elusive. No sane person can deny his allegiance to one or more of them. The Conservatory holds them all, — to what class do you belong? There are certain approximations of mollycoddles in the Conservatory who might materially add to their achievements by challenging some girl ' s croquet team. The student with plenty of brass might profit by the use of a little polish. Because a man can tickle the ivories is no sign he comes up to the scratch. Even a musician finds it harder to settle up than to settle down. Students that are overburdened by the weight of self-importance will find instant relief by interviewing the Director. The portals of art are open to everyone — please enter without knock- ing. An eminent authority now declares that the notes of the Anvil Chorus were forged. Young ladies with liquid voices must be careful not to strain them. A musician ' s career is not all play. A composition and a proposition are the two radicals between art and commercialism. If you should happen to meet Herbert Jennv in the Fens, carrying a note-book, he will tell you he is trying to find figures for development. The student ' s Songs Without Words fell into two pieces as she handed it to Mr. Elson for correction. Oh, two-part form, I see, he observed. Mr. Snyder (at Neume Board meeting, discussing quotations for Seniors) : If you can ' t find anything appropriate, then give them something nice. Freshman 166 cr 3Tf)e iSeume 1912 The Conservatory Girl s Lament Broke, broke, broke, And my check isn ' t due for a week. Oh, I would that some friend could utter The thoughts which I dare not speak ! Oh ! well for the chorus girl, Who gets a fee for a smile. Oh ! well for the boy who doesn ' t care For the things that cost a pile. For the gaieties still so on At the Arena and around the Con, But I have no money to go with her, And I ' ve had a quarrel with Tom. Broke, broke, broke, And I owe my class dues. Gee ! But the pleasant sight of a plunk once gone Will never come back to me. Barter and Exchange Will exchange a bass tuba for plumber ' s outfit. Pianist wishes to exchange his Steinway Grand for an aeroplane. Music student desires to exchange a music-bag for a meal-ticket. Reasons obvious. Violin for exchange by young lady with sound body and small neck. What have vou? 1912 Cfje J?eume 167 A Fi ll Rest Why did our Xeume Editor refuse Theo. Roosevelt ' s present position. He considered the • Outlook less promising-. hy does the percussion man sit near the tage door ? So that when he gets his drum cue he can • beat it. 168 s 1912 Toasts Here ' s to the Senior, the high-mucky-muck ; May success be his shadow, and endless good luck. Here ' s to our teachers, so patient and true, Who each did his durndest to get the class through. Here ' s to the Juniors, those green little guys ; If they ' ll just watch the Seniors, they ' ll grow great and wise. And here ' s to the Neume Board, soon laid on the shelf ; As a toast to true genius, we now toast ourself. Attention, Men, Women and Tenors For all diseases of the musical temperament Consult OLD DOCTOR WHITEFIELD Probably the greatest specialist in musician ' s diseases in the known world, besides being the discoverer and inventor of remedies so prompt in action and so beneficial in effect that they rnay justly be considered a boon to the entire musical profession. Singers . . Shakes removed without pain. 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While I realize that this disease can never be permanently eradicated, I know that my head has been reduced to nearly normal size, mv sight has improved so that I can see some good in the members of the Senior class, and I can hear many good points in Pachmann and Hoffmann which I never could before. Gratefully yours, Katie Klimperci. Sinsnatter, O. P.S. Do vou advise me to change my method? I have been using the Remington touch. Doctor White field ' s Invigorator is an infallible remedy for lassitude, inertia and all forms of VXSIXORCAOSIS Do you haYe difricultv in •• srettins: a move on ? Here is an unsolicited testimonial from a case which had been pronounced incurable by all his former teachers : — I am Yen - fond of music, and all my teachers have told me that I have a good ear and can plav with musical feeling when I know mv music. My trouble was that it made me so tired to practice. It even made me tired to think of it. 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