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

Text from Pages 1 - 166 of the 1913 volume:

E. L. Grimes Co., Printers, 122 Pearl St. : Boston THE NEUME VOLUME IX o o i i i o PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN O ( (O E ) ( m r ) o ( mr ) t «ni ) MARY ALDEN THAYER fEo Jlarp Albeit ®f)aper toljose grariou anb gentle presence anb tofjose frtenblp interest tn all of us f)as long mabe tfje Htbrarp an tbeal place for stubp, recreation anb rest, tfjis bolume is respectfully bebtcateb CARL BAERMANN 3n iHemortam Carl paermann teas trulp a musician bp tfje grace of §ob. Qttyt purttp anb beautt= ful Stmpltntp of fjts life, tfje breabrt) anb beptf) of titfii experience anb unberstanbtng gabe fjtm tfjat clear tnstgfjt into tfje neebs of others tobtcb mabe fjim tfje tbeal tearfjer ||ts tofjole life toas a trtumpb of mspireb mastterlp mu= gtctanstfnp anb a realisation of tfje tbeal in art. ZEfje Class of 1913 extenbs to (Seorge W. Cfmbtotcfe 0uv 2|onoreo director its ftearttest greetings EBEN D. JORDAN FREDERICK L. TROWBRIDGE Greetings I am very glad to have this opportunity to send my greetings and very best wishes to all the students at the New England Conservatory. The best thing that I can possibly wish you all is, I think, an Infinite Capacity for Hard Work, for that is the only sure path to success. Olive Fremstad. My warmest greetings to the class of 19 13, and my best wishes to them. I did not say best wishes for success, although, of course, I mean that, too ; but first, best wishes for good courage, and a real love for whatever they mean to do in life (I do not call it work ), and above all, a contented heart. 1 would like to add a special word of greeting to your Director, a dear friend of mind, who made my first tottering steps in music very happy ones. Louise Homer. m Hearty greetings to the New England Conservatory of Music. May their efforts bring about what American music lovers have been wishing for many years, — the establishment on solid and highly artistic basis of the truly American Grand Opera. Johanna Gadski. oaro of €ottorsi Editor-in-Chief Guv S. Maier Business Manager Claire G. Oakes Associate Editor Sara Helen Littlejohn Assistant Editors Lou Adolph Hazel Barbiers Mima Montgomery Ella Nord Clara Whipple Alice Whitehouse Helex Fair Howard Godixg Assistant Business Manager Elizabeth Wood jUanagement Ralph L. Flanders Frederick L. Trowbridge Elizabeth C. Allen Manager Assistant Manager Corresponding Secretary Ossian E. Mills Martha Perkins Mary Alden Thayer Henry W. Driscoll Grace L. Gardner Business Departments Bursar Registrar Librarian Superintendent of Music Store Superintendent of Organs and Pianofortes Preceptresses Adeline C. Ferguson Margaret W. Avery a [ abel Commodore School Physicians Dr. Benjamin E. Sibley School Physician, 1595 Beacon Street, BrookJine Dr. John J. Hurley Throat Specialist, }fi 2 Commonwealth Ave., Boston Stmtorg (Commute Eben D. Jordan Ralph L. Flanders George W. Chadwick Wallace Goodrich iExeruthi (Commute of th,t Stoaro of (UruBUrs Eben D. Jordan Arthur F. Estabrook, Frank George W. Chadwick William A. L. Bazeley Ralph L. Flanders Frederick S. Conyerse Frederick P. Fish ood President Vice-Presidents Director Treasurer Manager Samuel Carr Edward S. Dodge 1 8 TL$t fltwmt 1913 George W. Chadwick — Director, Coun- terpoint and Composition. Born in Lowell. Mass. Studied at the Xew England Conservatory; at Leipsic under Reinecke and Jadas- sohn; at the Royal School of Music under Rheinberger and Abel. Teach- er at the Conservatory since 1880; director since 1897. Composer of international reputation. Wallace Goodrich — Organ. Born in Xewton, Mass. Studied at the Xew England Conservatory under Henry M. Dunham, George W. Chad- wick, with Rheinberger in Munich and Widor in Paris. Well known organist and conductor. Has held many prominent positions in Boston during recent years. Dean of Con- servatory Faculty. Josef Adamowski — Violencello and Ensemble Classes. Born in Warsaw, Poland. Studied at Warsaw Conservatory and at the Im- perial Conservatory, Moscow, under Fitzenhagen, X. Rubenstein and P. Tschaikowsky. Degree of B. A. Joined Faculty in 1902. ZLtit fleumc 19 Tl.MOTHEE ADAMOWSKI Vtolifl. Born in Warsaw, Poland. Studied in Warsaw Conservatory under Kontski, and in Paris under Massart. Second concert master of Boston Symphony Orchestra until 1907. Well known conductor. Joined Faculty in 1907. Estelle T. Andrews — Pianoforte. Born in Baltimore, Md. Graduate of Peabody Conservatory of Music, Bal- timore. Pupil of Carl Faelten and Helen Hopekirk, Boston. George Bemis — Guitar and Mandolin. Born in Boston. Studied with his father. Teacher at the New England Conservatory for the past twenty years. 2Q i- eume 1913 Charles A. Bennett — Voice. 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. Joined Faculty in 1910. Ramon Blanchart — Regisseuv 0] Grand Opera School. Born in Barcelona, Spain. First appeared in Grand Opera at the age of eighteen. Decorated with honors by the kings of Spain and Portugal and the Czar of Russia. Member of Boston Opera Company. Joined Fac- ultv in 1911. David P. Blanpied — Pianoforte. Graduate of the New England Con- servatory and of the music depart- ment 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. 19 3 13 u me 21 Dr. E. Charlton 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 the same class with J. M. Barrie; received LL.D. from Glas- gow University; now Professor of English in Boston University. Mabel Stanaway Briggs — Voice. Born in California. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1898. Pupil of Augusto Rotoli, Charles White and Oreste Bimboni. Studied with Dubulle in Paris. 22 1913 Samuel Y. Cole — Solfeggio and Pub- lic School Music. Born in Meriden, X. H. Studied at the New England Conservatory and under S. B. Whitney and John X. Tufts. Director of music in public schools of Brookline since 1884. Author of musical text books. Arxoldo Coxti — Conductor of the Opera School. Member of Faculty since 1911. Floyd B. Dean — Pianoforte. Born in Richville, X. Y. Pupil of Adrien Sabourin. Gradu ate of the New England Conservatory. TL$t fftemnt 23 Lucy Dean — Pianoforte. Born in Illinois. Graduated from New England Conservtory in 1891. Studied with Dr. Mason, Mrs. Maas and Carl Faelton of Boston; Lesche- tizky in Vienna, and Buonamici in Florence. Charles Dexne e — P ia nofortc 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 Conservatory since 1883. Alfred De Voto — Pianoforte. Born in Boston. Graduated from the New England Conservatory under Charles Dennee. Member of the Municipal Music Commission of Boston since 1898. Pianist of Longy Club of Boston. 24 TL$t fttumt 1913 William H. Dunham — Voice. 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. Louis C. Elsox — Theory. Born in Boston, Mass. Studied piano with August Hamanu of Boston; voice with August Kreessman; com- position with Carl Claggner-Castelli of Leipsic. Celebrated lecturer and writer on musical subjects; one of Boston ' s best known critics. K u rt F 1 sc h er — P ian ofo rte . Graduate of the Leipsic Conservatory of Music. Studied with Carl Reinecke and Jadassohn; later joined the Fac- ulty of the Royal Conservatory at Sondershauson as a teacher of piano, harmony and composition; made several concert trips through Ger- many. Member of the Faculty since 1910. W t fltumt 25 Oliver C. Faust. Head of Tuning Department of New England Conservatory. Jane M. Fortier — Pianoforte. Born in Prance. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1898. Member of Faculty since 1907. Wallace George — J oice. Born in Cambridge, Canada. Studied with Charles Adams, Augusto Rotoli and William Whitney. Concertized for two years. Director of Fargo Conservatory six years. Member of Faculty since 1911. 26 l 9 l 3 Clayton D. Gilbert — Dramatic Action, Stage Deportment and Pantomime. Born in Wisconsin. On the stage with several companies. Studied concert deportment under Miller and Adams, Chicago; Instructor of acting and pantomime at Emerson College of Oratory. Joined the Faculty in 1904. Henry Goodrich — Pianoforte. Born in Haverhill, Mass. Studied with Edward MacDowell in Boston, 1889 to 1896. Member of the Faculty since 1908. Eugene Gruenberg — Violin and Viola. Born at Lemberg, Gallicia. Studied violin at Vienna Conservatory with Hessler; composition with Hessler and Dessoff; chamber music with Hellmesberger. Head of Violin Nor- mal Department. 1913 Wyt fttumt 27 Vaughn H a m elton — -I ' iolin. Born in Bangor, Me. Studied under Felix Wenternitz and Anton Witek; in Paris with Berthelier of the Con- servatory; Concertmeister of the New England Conservatory Orches- tra. Homer Humphrey — Organ and Har- mony. Bern at Yarmouth. Graduated from the New England Conservatory of Music in 1901-1902. Organ with Wal- lace Goodrich; composition with G, W. Chadwick. Percy Hunt — Voice. Born in Foxboro, Mass. Graduated from the New England Conservatory under William H. Dunham. Studied with Vannuccini in Florence and Bouhy in Paris. 28 1913 J. Albert Jefferv — Pianoforte. Born in England; studied at Leipsic Conservatory under Reinecke, Rich- ter and Judassohn; studied in Paris with Praeger; organ and choir work in London. Clayton Joh n s — Pianoforte . Born in New Castle, Del. Studied at Harvard 1879-81 and music at Ber- lin until 1884; composer and writer; member of the Faculty since 1912. Leroy S. Kenfield — Trombone. Born in Belchertown, Ma s. Mem- ber of Boston Symphony Orchestra. 19 3 fltumc 2iJ Louis Kloepfel — Trumpet and Comet. Born in Thuringea. Member of Bos- ton Symphony Orchestra. Max O. Kunze — Contrabass. Born in Dresden. Graduate of the Royal Conservatory of Music. Mem- ber of Boston Symphony Orchestra. Edwin Klahre — Pianoforte. Born in New Jersey. Studied under O. Klahre, Liszt, Lebert and Joseffy, composition with Schulze in Weimar. Bruchner and Goetchins in Stuttgart. 30 1913 Clement Lenom — Solfeggio and Oboe. Born in Gilly, Belgium. First prize in oboe and superior solfeggio, Brus- sels Conservatory. Studied with Massenet. Conducted orchestra at Geneva, Rouen, Aix les Bains. Mem ber of Boston Symphony Orchestra. Frederick Lincoln — Pianoforte. Born in Massachusetts. Graduated from New England Conservatory in 1881. Studied with J. C. D. Parker, A. D. Turner, Carl Baermann, Carl Faelten and Stephen Emery. Emil Mahr — Violin and Viola. Studied with Joachim in B?rlin. Member of Wagner Festival Orches- tra in Bayruth. Joined the Faculty in 1887. 19 3 31 F. Stuart Mason — Piano and Har- mony. Born in We3 month, Mass. Studied piano work with John Orth. Grad- uated from New England Con- servatory with highest honors in 1907 under Dr. Jeffery in piano and G. W. Chadwick in composition. Studied in Paris under Isidore Philipp. Joined the Faculty in 1910. Carl Pierce — Violin. Born in Taunton, Mass. Studied with Leandro Campanari. For nine years in charge of Violin Department at the Boston Conservatory. Mem- ber of the Xew England Conservator} ' Faculty since 1902. F. Addison Porter — Piano. Born in Dixmouth, Me. Graduated from the Xew England Conservatory under A. D. Turner, Stephen Emery, and G. W. Chadwick. Studied with Hoffman and Freitag in Leipsic. Head of Pianoforte Normal Depart- ment. 32 Ht}t jHzumt 1913 Louis Post — Bassoon. Born in Pomerania, Germany. Mem- ber of Boston Symphony Orchestra for many years. George W. Proctor — Piano. Born in Boston. Graduated from New England Conservatory in 1892. Studied with Lesehetisky In Vienna. Composition with Naunatil and Man- dyczewski; frequently soloist with Boston Symphony Orchestra, Kneisel Quartette, etc. Mme. Auglsto Rotoli — Italian. Born in Rome. Early education in a convent and French school in Rome. Studied singing with Signor Rotoli. Came to America in 1885. 33 Harry W. Redman — Harmony and Composition. Born in Mt. Carmel, 111. Pupil of G. W. Chadwick. Has composed much for voice, Piano and strings. Eustace B. Rice — Piano. Born in Wayland, Mass. Piano with Edwin Klahre and Carl Baerman of Boston. Organ with George E. Whit- ing and Henry Dunham; comp osition with Goetschins. Clara Rogers — Voice. Born in Cheltenham, England. Studied at the Leipsic Conservatory; piano under Moscheles and Plaidy: voice under Professor Goetze. Piano in Berlin under Von Biilow; voice under Frau Timmerman; voice in Italy under San Giovanni. Many years on concert and operatic stage in Europe and America. 34 W t fttwmt 1913 Elizabeth I. Samuel, A.B. — Rhetoric, English and History. Born in Bennington, 111. Graduated from Mt. Holyoke; took a medical de- gree; special work at Boston Uni- versity. Sullivan A. Sargent — Voice. Born in Boston. Studied with George L. Osgood, Chas. R. Adams, Geo. J. Parker, Myron Whitney and Chas. A. White; composition with G. W. Chad wick. Joined the Faculty in 1908. Hedwig Schroeder — Pianoforte. Born in Leipsic. Daughter of Alwyn Sch roeder, the famous cellist. Studied with Carl Stasny, Heinrich Gebhard and Mme. Hopekirk. Joined Faculty in 1912. i9i3 35 David Sequeira — Pianoforte, Sight- ploying and Spanish. Born in Granada, Nicaragua. Gradu- ated from the New England Conserv- atory in 1904-06. Joined Faculty in 1908. Clarexce B. Shirley — Voice. Born in Lynn, Mass. Studied with Chas. A. White in Boston and Du- bulle in Paris. One of the leading concert and oratorio tenors in New England. Arthur Shepherd — Harmony and Composition. Born in Paris, Idaho. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1897. Studied composition with Goetschius and Chadwick. Joined Faculty in 1908. • 36 1913 Carl Stasny — Pianoforte. Born in Mainz, Germany. Studied with Ignaz Briill in Vienna, Wilhelni Kriiger in Stuttgart, and Franz Liszt in Weimar. Richard Stevens — Piano. Born in California. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1904. Studied with Buonomici in Florence and Moskowski in Paris. Camille Thurwanger — French. Born and educated in Paris. Came to Boston in 1884, where he has given his time to teaching French. An authority on phonetics and French diction. TLfyt fttumt 37 Clara Tourjee-Nelson — J ' oice. Born in Rhode Island. Graduated from the New England Conservatory; studied with Augusta Rotoli, Mr. and Mrs. John O ' Xeil and Sarah Fisher. William B. Tyler — Harmony and Sol- feggio. Born in Boston. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1909. Studied counterpoint and com- position with G. W. Chadwick. Studied in Berlin with Wilhelm Klatte, an d taught at the Stern Con- servatory in Berlin. Became a mem- ber of the Facultv in 1911. George Van Wieren — German. Born in Eddigehausen, near Gottin- gen, Germany. Graduated from Uni- versity of Gottingen in 1S77, with the degree of candidate of Theology and from the Teachers ' Seminary in Hanover in 1S99. Instructor in Ger- man at Boston University. Joined the Facultv in 1901. 38 1913 Frank S. Watson — Piano. Born in Rhode Island. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1905. Studied with Dr. Jeffery and Edwin Kiahre; composition with G. W. Chadwick. Member of the Fac- ulty since 1906. F. Morse Wemple — Voice. Born in Albany, X. Y. Studied with Charles A. White, Dubille in Paris, and Henry Russell. A well known church and concert singer. Charles A. White — Voice. Born in Troy, N. Y. Studied under Rebling and Grill at the Leipsic Conservatory; continued voice study with Lamperti. Organized and di- rected the Troy Choral Club until called to the New England Conserva- tory in 1896. 39 H. S. Wilder — Piano. Born in Worcester, Mass. Studied piano with B. D. Allen, B. J. Lang and A. K. Virgil. Felix Winternitz — Violin. Graduated from the Vienna Conserv- atory under Griin and Hellinesberger with highest honors; several concert tours in America; soloist with all chief orchestras. Joined the Faculty in 1899. Carl Baermann — Pianoforte. Born in Munich. Pupil of Wanner, Wohlmuth and Liszt. Studied com- position with Lachner. Taught in Munich Conservatory; came to America and settled in Boston in 1881. A concert pianist of interna- tional reputation. 40 %%z iHtixmt 1913 Henry M. Dunham — Organ. Born in Brockton, Mass. Studied at the New England Conservatory under Whiting, composition under J. K. Paine. Well known church organist and composer. Arthur Hackecarth — French Horn. Born in Berlin, Germany. For twen- ty years a member of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Joined the Faculty in 1908. Francis A. Henay — Hand Culture. Ecrn in Boston. Studied physical culture with Dr. A. Sargent of Cam- bridge. Assistant in Pianoforte Nor- mal Department. Joined the Faculty in 1889. Bertha Draper King. Dancing, all branches. 191 3 41 Carl F. Ludwig — Tympani and Drums. Born in Dresden. Member of Bos- ton Symphony Orchestra. Maurice Parker — Voice. Born in Chicago. Studied with Carl Becker. For many years associated with Clara Munger. Harriet Shaw — Harp. Studied with John Thomas, Signor Lorenzi Hasselmans and others; counterpoint with Herman Kotsch- mar and G. W. Marston. A. J. Smith — Cornet. Born in Cambridge, Mass. Studied at the New England Conservatory. Member of Faculty since 1908. 42 ' Cfjc fttvimt 1913 Virginia Stickney — Violoncello. Graduated from the New England Conservatory under Josef Adamow- ski. Member of the Faculty since 1912. Mrs. Axxa Stovall-Lothiax — Piano. Born in Mississippi. Graduated from the New England Conservatory in 1S95 under Carl Stasny. Rudolph Toll — Clarinet. Born in Davenport, Iowa. Studied composition with G. W. Chadwick; clarinet with Leon Powitan and Alex- ander Selmer at the Paris Conserva- toire; later with Georges Longy: member of the Boston Symphony Or- chestra; joined the Faculty in 1909. -J Pernor Claste ®itktv$ Class Motto — Learn to do by doing. Class Colors — Black and gold. Class Flower — Brown-eyed Daisy. President J ' ice-President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer . Helen M. Fair Sara Helen Littlejohn Marguerite Neekamp Margaret Gere Clara Whipple Ruth Lucas fEttteriatnmrnt (EammxtUt Margaret Gere, Chairman. Clara Ingham Ellen Hinckley Alice Whitehouse OIlasH Day (Eotnmtttrp Margaret Gere, Chairman. Cl ra Ingham Margaret Wing Ruth Fitch ett Margaret Kent Elizabeth Sise Maurice Mathews Joseph Derrick 1913 45 Mentor Class iltsitorp HE Conservatory, as you well know, contains man}- specimens of plant life, collected from all parts of the universe, and varying in size, color and brilliancy. In October, 191 1, these various specimens of plant life were sent to Mr. Chadwick for examination. He selected the most desirable and most promising looking plants and consigned them to the care of his able helpers who were to do all in their power to make these plants develop and blossom as June roses in 19 13. Very shortly after this event, called the Junior entrance examination, when each one of us did his best to convince Air. Chadwick of our indi- vidual merit, we were called together and at this, our first class meeting, were put in a class by ourselves and iabeled The Class of 1913. Thus we had the organization of this notable class late in October. We were entertained during cur Junior vear by Alpha Chapter, Sinfonia, at a musicale and reception on December the fourth. The pro- gram was up to the Sinfonia high standard and the reception was most enjoyable. On January ninth we were entertained by the Seniors. The affair was delightfully informal and the program extremelv interesting. The Junior Concert was a marked sunccess and the performers a credit to the class as a whole. program Saint-Saens Fantasie in Db major for Organ Mr. Howard Goding. Saint-Saens . . .Song, La Cloche . . . Miss Mima Montgomery. Chopin j° r I Pianoforte H. Leonard Miss Claire G. Oakes. . Sur le Desir, ' Violin. Miss Louise Rinehart. Gounod Aria from La Reine de Saba, Plus grand dans son obscurite Miss Elizabeth Wood. Chopin .... Saint Saens a J or j, pianoforte J ensen Chopin Miss Sara Helen Little john. Song, ) lass ' dich halten, gold ' ne Stunde Miss Marguerite Neekamp. . . . .Impromptu in F major, Pianoforte Miss Hazel Nutter. 4 1913 Saint-Saens Aria from Samson and Delilah, Printemps qui commence Miss Ruth Lucas. Sarabande and Gavotte Polonaise in Ad major, Opus 32 Mr. Guy S. Maier. Bach . . Chopin YVe were again sent to Mr. Chadwick for examination early in June, 191 2 — Senior examination. He found most of the plants he had per- mitted to be classed as 1913s, flourishing under the constant care given them by his many co-workers in the Conservatory. Thus we entered upon our life as the Senior class of the New England Conservatory. We have not had as many class parties this ye ar as we had last, but we made up in quality what we lacked in quantity. We entertained the class of 1914 with a dance early in the year and it was a success in every way. On January the twentieth the Juniors proved to be charming hosts and hostesses, when they entertained us with a dance. As to the class of 19 1 3 as a whole, it is a wonder. YVe have started various new movements and to show that we are in sympathy with the great reform movement of the day, we broke the precedent established by previous classes by electing for our Senior class president a woman. As Mr. Elson has spared us in his great weeding-out and has allowed us to pass through this stage of our development and on toward the goal of our desire, let us give thanks to our lucky numeral, ' 13. Xow as the time is drawing near for us to blossom forth as June roses, we are awakening to the realization of how much more than we at first imagined does it mean to us to go forth from this Conservatory as graduates and alumni of the school. We sincerely hope to go out as capable men and women, to represent, as we should, our beloved school wherever we may be called, and as June roses, sweeten and brighten the lives of all with whom we come in contact. Elotse Laxe. 1913 47 Canbtbatesi for (Srabuatton Helen McClelland Fair. t At r. Saltsburg, Pa. A presence ichich is not to be put by. In Pianoforte under Kurt Fischer. President of Senior class; Grand Ruler of Phi Mil Gamma; member of Netjme Board. Sara Helex Little johx. A X Q. 1911 Sealy Ave., Galveston, Texas. It isn ' t size that counts. In Pianoforte under Gecrge Proctor. Associate Editor of Thz Netjme. Vice-President of Senior Class. Winner of the Mason and Hamlin Prize. Margaret Gere, aI £ E. Northampton, Mass. Light ' s her heart and blithe ' s her song. In Voice under Clarence B. Shirley. Corresponding Secretary of Senior class. 48 1913 Clara Risa Olive Whipple 202 West Brookline St., Boston, Mass. Happy am I. from care I am free, Why ain ' t they all contented like me? ' In Voice under Clarence B. Shirley. Treasurer of Senior class; Member Netjme Board. of Ella Rtth Lucas, f M r. 1641 Hinman Ave., Evanston, 111. A perfect woman, nobly planned. To warn, to comfort and command. In Voice under Charles A. White. Assistan t Secretary of Senior class; Solo- ist at Cambridge Unitarian Church. Lou Margaret Adolph. J M r. Bridgeport, Ohio. ' ' I ' ve made it a practice to put all my icorries down in the bottom of my heart, then sit on the lid an ' smile. In Pianoforte under George Proctor. Member of Netjme Board. 1913 49 Natalie May Ashley. Deerfield, Mass. And mistress of herself, though china fall. In Organ under Henry M. Dunham. Hazel M arie Barbiers, A X Q. 540 Madison Ave., Albany, N. Y. The worst fault you have is to be in love. In Pianoforte under the late Carl Baermann and Clayton Johns. Member of Neume Board. Florence May Bishop, A X Cl. 44 Walnut Ave., Woodlawn, Wheeling, W. Va. Even excellence is a degree of amiabil- ity. In Pianoforte under J. Albert Jeffery. 5o Mary Wicks Boisseau, t M r. 867 Baxton Ave., Danville, Va. Life ' s a joke and all things slww it. I thought so once and now 1 knou it. In Voice under Sullivan A. Sargent. Florence Marion Brewer. 38 Main St., Saugus, Mass. With gracious speech to a77. ' In Pianoforte under Alfred De Voto. Elizabeth Ella Burrill. 56 Elm Ave., Brockton, Mass. Yet teas it ne ' er my fate from thee to find A deed ungentle nor a word unkind. In Pianoforte under Charles Dennee. Organist at South St. Methodist Church, Brockton, Mass. 19 3 ■ Gladys Elma Cooper Xorthport, Maine. A castle of thought upon her face That suited icell the forehead high. The eyelash dark and doicncast eye. In Pianoforte under Alfred De Voto. Glenn a Aileen Crosby. R. F. D. Xo. 3, Lowell, Mass. Zealous yet modest. In Pianoforte under Charles Dennee Henrietta Damon. 45 Bartlett St., Roxbury. Mass. Wise to resolve and patient to perform. ' In Pianoforte under Estelle Andrews. 5- TLty fttixmt 1913 Antonio De Lascia. 24 Denmark St., Boston, Mass. A friend to all who knew him. In Flute under Arthur Brooke. Mary Rose De Luc a. 1ST Maverick St., East Boston, Mass. Her looks do argue her Replete with modesty. In Pianoforte under Alfred De Voto. Joseph George Derrick. 59 Sorento Ave., Springfield, Mass. A neatly built little fellow, very spick and spajr In Pianoforte under Edwin Klahre. 19 3 53 Orra Rosamond Dolloff. 650 Park Ave., Auburn. R. I. The world ' s no better if we worry. Life ' s no longer if we hurry. ' ' In Pianoforte under Henry Goodrich. Howard Monroe Coding. 29 Oakdale Ave.. East Dedhani, Mass. A Lion among Ladies. Organist at St. Margaret ' s Church, Brigh- ton. 54 1913 Amy Olive Goodspeed. Montgomery, Vermont. With a smile that teas childlike and ' bland. ' In Pianoforte under F. Addison Porter. Maud Lucille Gray. 757 E. Walnut Ave., Frankfort, Ind. ' Tis. alas, her modest, bashful nature that makes her silent. In Pianoforte under Kurt Fischer. Ellen Elizabeth Hinckley. 49 Trinity St., New Britain, Conn. 7 do spy some marks of love in her. In Pianoforte under Alfred De Voto. 1913 9 Qtumz Gladys Shirley Hunt. Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Whose life end manners icell do paint Alike the student or the saint. In Pianoforte under Charles Dennee. f Freda Ames Hyde. 208 Deering Ave.. Portland, Me. Inconstant maid, that loveth all she sees. In Pianoforte under Alfred De Voto. Clara Elizabeth Ingham Brighton, Iowa. 0 stature tall — hate a dumpy woman. In Pianoforte under Charles Dennee. Secretary of X. E. C. Tennis Association. 56 ' Zfyt fltiimt 1913 Dorothy Dudley Jordan. 2152 Central Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Sincerity is an openness of heart. In Pianoforte under the late Carl Baer- mann and Lee M. Pattison. Margaret Anna Kent, A X Q. 624 First St., South Boston, Mass. Xeatness in moderation is a virtue. In Pianoforte under Anna Stovall-Lothian. Bertha Lora Lake 47 Blaine St., Brockton, Mass. Dreaming she hears not, neither does she see. In Pianoforte under Jane Foretier. 1913 fltume 57 Helen Whitney Lund. 18 Loring Ave., Salem, Mass. Gentle thoughts and calm elesires. ' In Pianoforte under F. Addison Porter. ;8 W z tfttumz Axtox Eugene Mainente. 413 Ruggles St., Boston, Mass. Perseverance wins success. In Flute under Arthur Brooke. Guy S. Maier, 3 M A., Sinfonia. 174 Peckham St., Buffalo, N. Y. A writer, a player, a talker, a fusscr — a horrible mixture. In Pianoforte under George Proctor. Editor-in-chief of the Neume. Maurice Monroe Mathews. Berwick, Maine. You may have known that I am wordy man. In Violin under Emil Main-. no 19 3 59 Mima Belle Montgomery. Salida, Col. Beneath a countenance so grave She has all the icit she ought to have. In Voice under Charles White. Member of Neume Board. Hazel Belle Multer 33 Cotting Ave., Marlboro, Mass. Let such teach others icho themselves excel. In Pianoforte under Alfred De Voto. Cleora Adeline Nickles. 14 Williams St., West Somerville, Mass. Simplicity unadorned and blushing via je sty. In Organ under Homer Humphrey. 6o 1913 Ella Catherine Nord, A X Q. 18 Bowen St., Jamestown, N. Y. Hoiv pure at heart and sound in head. In Pianoforte under Charles Dennee. Member of Neuiie Board. Claire Graham Oakes M E. 554 East Taylor St., Portland, Ore. The reason firm, the temperate will, Endurance, foresight, strength and skill. In Pianoforte under the late Carl Baermann and Alfred De Voto. Netjme Business Manager. President of N. E. C. Tennis Association. Mary Louise Powell. Huntsville, Texas. Having wisdom with each studious year. In Pianoforte under Carl Stasny. i9 J 3 61 Evelyn Claire Quinn. 47 Bicknell St., Dorchester, Mass. Like a red. red rose. In Voice under Charles A. White. Frank Vernon Russell, p M A., Sinfonia. 74 Washington Park, Xewtonville, Mass. Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more. Men icere deceivers ever. In Pianoforte under Edwin Klahre. Louise Claspill Rixehart. A X Q. Columbus, Ohio. With gentle yet prevailing foree. Intent upon her destined course. In Violin under Timothee Adamowski. 62 TL z iltcumt 1913 Raymond Clark Robinson. 25 Dewey St., Worcester, Mass. Of study took he most care and most heed. In Organ under Wallace Goodrich. Elizabeth Campbell Sise. 87 Mystic St., West Medford, Mass. Joy icas Duty and Love icas Laic. In Voice under Percv F. Hunt. Susan Adeline Snow. 34 Crandall St., Adams, Mass. Sober, steadfast and demure. In Pianoforte under Alfred De Voto. 1913 63 aIarguerftf Spofford. High St., Claremont, N. H. Thy voice is sweet, as if it took its music from thy face. ' In Voice under Charles A. White. Julia Swishfr. Sigourney, Iowa. All that in woman is adored In thy dear self I find. ' ' ' In Pianoforte under Charles Dennee. Caroline Christina Tagen. 46 Dorset St., Dorchester, Mass. Silent and chaste she steals along, Far from the world ' s gay busy throng. In Pianoforte under F. Addison Porter. 6a 1913 Marguerite Eloise Wheeler. 171 Newbury St., Boston, Mass. Oh, this learning. icJiat a thing it is. In Pianoforte under F. Addison Porter. Helen Pearl Wilkins. 22 Bartlett Ave., Arlington, Mass. Still we went coupled and inseparable. In Pianoforte under F. Addison Porter. 1913 W z flzumt 65 Margaret Crosby Wing. Waterville, Maine. Light quirks of music, broken and un- even, make the soul dance upon a jig to heaven. In Pianoforte under Henry Goodrich. Elizabeth Nelson Wood. A X n. Winchendon, Mass. She was a phantom of delight When first she gleamed upon my sight. In Voice under Charles A. White. Assistaint Business Manager of Netjme. Elizabeth Frances Young. Millsville, Pictou Co., Nova Scotia. A maiden never bold. In Pianoforte under George Proctor. 66 ' Cfje fttumt 1913 Helen Gertrude Chapin. 935 Beacon St., Newton Centre, Mass. Secret and self-contained And solitary as an oyster. ' In Organ under Henry M. Dunham. Marguerite Catherine Neekamp 4 South Second St., Ironton, Ohio. Ever the same, serene and confident. In Voice under William H. Dunham. Recording Secretary of Senior class. Soloist at Methodist Episcopal Church. West Roxbury. Roscoe Raymond Ricker. 24 Whitney Road, Quincy , Mass. You may believe what he says and pawn your souls upon it. In Violin under Felix Winternitz. Jean Laura Stanley. 32 Spring St., St. Johnsbury, Vt. She hath a wisdom that doth guide her valor to act in safety. In Pianoforte under F. Addison Porter. Wanda Evalyn YVardell. 38 Waverley St., Roxbury, Mass. To see her is to love her, and love but her forever. In Pianoforte under Carl Stasny. 19 3 67 Canbtbates for Soloists Btploma tn pianoforte of tfje Class of 1912 John Thomas Cathey. 227 South Sixth St., Gadsden, Ala. Chesterfield and Cavalier combined. ' ' In Pianoforte under Charles Dennee- Ruth Lillian Fitchett. 92 Wyoming Ave., Melrose, Mass. A bloomy pair of vermeil cheeks Like Hebe ' s in her rudiest hours. In Pianoforte under Alfred De Voto. Josephine Smith, M T. Bedford, Pa. Oh. then. I saw her eye icas bright. A icell of love, a spring of delight. In Pianoforte under Kurt Fischer. 68 1913 ©be to tfje Class of 1913 With hopes that ran high, we first saw these gray wails. Where enshrined was the Art we held dear : ' Twas Music had lured us to these spacious halls, Yet we sought her with trembling and fear. For the Muse whom we love will not lightly be wooed. And the votaries to join her great choir, Must worship the beautiful, shun all the crude. If at length they would win hearts ' desire. Creative art and kindred powers, With manifold gifts feed the flame ; They nurture, they guide and our youth richly dower With classic tradition and aim. With harmonies clear we have heard these walls sound. When a great master ' s hand touched the keys, And soft strains of melody float all around. Like the whisperings of winds through the trees. Inspired by rich teaching, we leave the main stream, To follow perchance but the rills ; Yet we ' ve seen the vision, ami we ' ve dreamed the dreams. Have lifted our eyes to the hills. But one shadow falls athwart our past joys. Through the mist fondest memories spring, No discord can rise, and no tears dim the eyes Whilst the lark at heaven ' s gate sings. D. T. 1913 Junior Class Adolph Yogel . Marion Feeley Lane Frisby Alfred Fischer Henry Dam sky Gladys G. Hunt finance Committee Alice Dayis Dorothy Hills loretta curley President Vice-President Recording Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Assistant Treasurer S sXavv Committee Alice Dayis Hester Deasey Lyle Trusselle Samuel Goldberg Bmblem Committee Hester Deasey Dora Elizabeth Gilbert Marjorie Gaskins Lillian Carpenter Laura Venable Social Committee Belle Gardiner Ann Eliza Whitten Agnes Gottschalk Samuel Goldberg Lyle Trusselle Itteume Committee Roberta Kennard Edith Berggren Beatrice Xyman Hester Deasey Henry Dam sky HENRY DAMSIO Treasurer GLADYS G. HUNT Assistant Treasurer 2 fltumt 1913 Junior Cto Boll pianoforte MARGUERITE LOUISE BARNES MILDRED MADOLIN BECROFT ELVIRA FRANCIS BENSAIA . EDITH MARIE BERGGREN EMMA FILLSBURY B LA NCHARD GRACE CURRIER BROWN JULIA COLEMAN CALLAHAN . LILIAN MAE CARPENTER ISABEL WADS WORTH CLARK LENORA CHARLOTTE CLARK ANNA BEATRICE COG AN . URANIA REATER COLLINS MAYBELLE COX CLARA DAVIE S . MAYBELLE DAY .... HESTER JOSEPHINE DEASEY ALITA DREW FAMES . . . EDITH CAROLINA EKLUND . - MARION CAROLINE ELEGATE MAE GLADYS COTTON GERTRUDE WILHELMINA COTTON EDNA ALICE ELDRIDGE . ROBERTA HILLBOW EVANS . CREOLA OLIVE FORD LANE FRISBY .... ELISE MATILDA FULTON MAR JORIE GASKINS EVELYN E. GONDER MARION SHAW GOODRICH SAMUEL LOUIS GOLDBERG RUTH MARIE GORMAN . AGNES GOTTSCHALK MYRTHA MARIE GUNDERSON A L VERA CAROLINE GUSTAFSON . WAT E R T O W N . MASS WALLINGFORD. CONN. SOMERVILLE. MASS. WORCESTER. MASS. WEST MEDFORD. MASS. . CONCORD, N. H. . CAROLINA. R. I. . BRISTOL, CONN. PORTLAND. ORE. ARROYO GRANDE, CAL. STONEHAM. MASS. HAVERHILL. MASS. WOONSOCKET. S. D. BROOKLINE. MASS. CAMBRIDGE. MASS. BIRMINGHAM. ALA. SEATTLE, WASH. WORCESTER. MASS. GLOVERSVILLE, MASS. WEST NEWTONVIL.LE, MASS. WEST NEWTONVILLE. MASS LONG BEACH, CAL. REISTERSTOWN, MD EXCELSIOR SPRINGS. MO. BETHANY, MO. . MADDEN, MASS. SUNBURY. PA. STRASBURY. PA. ROSLINDALE. MASS. DORCHESTER. MASS. DORCHESTER. MASS. NEW ORLEANS. LA. . ST. PAUL. MINN. FLORENCE. MASS. mc 73 ESTHER HALEY HELEN W. HERTRICH MARY MARGARET BIGGINS DOROTHY VERNON II ILK MARY ALICE HOLMAN GLADYS GILBERT HUNT . VERA MINNIE JOHNSON . ESTHER CROSBY KELLOGG ROBERTA KENNARD EDNA IRENE KLaR . EMILIE KLEBERG MARTHA MADELIENS LINTON CLARA ALENA LIYERMORE EDITH LAURA LONGLEY FLORENCE ETHEL MASON GRACE M-COY EVA S. M (RTENSEN . EVA MARIE MOUTON JENNETTE LINDSAY NORTH MARY ALICE NO YES . BEATRICE LEAH NYMAN WILLIE JUNE PADDOCK BESSIE KELLER PHILLIPS MARION BREED PROCTOR BEATRICE RAGSDALE MABEL LOUISE RATH BONE PALMYRA PAULINE REZENOES RALPH WEST RHOADS . ARMIDA HALL RICHARDSON . GERHARD CALVIN RINGGENBERG HERBERT W. RINGWALL ALDINE JANE SAWTELL EVA ROBINS SEMPLE EDITH AYLES WORTH SHAH ETHEL FLORENCE SILVER CHARLES OSCAR SINK . CELIA FRENCH SMITH . LILLIE SMITH . HELEN MARIE SOHLBERC ME BIDDEFORD. ME. SPRAGUE. WASH. WELLS VI LLE. N. Y. DELAWARE. O. PORTLAND. ORE. STRONDSBURG. PA. NORTHFIELD. VT. RROOKLINE. MASS. • iLENDORA. CAL. MIDDLEBORO. MASS. GALVESTON. TEX. CLINTON. MASS. MEDFORD. MASS . AYER. MASS. SPRIXGFIELD. MASS. SPRAGUE. WASH. DORCHESTER. MASS. . LAFAYETTE. LA. ROSLIXDALE. MASS. VIXALHAVEX. ME. LROSE HIGIILAXDS. MASS RAWLET. VT. . STROXDSBURG. PA. . WEST LYNX. MASS. . MADILL. OKLA. BOSTOX. MASS. SOMERVILLE. MASS. LEBAXOX. PA. BAR HARBOR. ME. . AMES. IOWA BAXGOR. ME. ORANGE, MASS. SOMERVILLE. MASS. MANCHESTER CTR.. VT. . ALLSTON. MASS. LEXINGTON. N. C BUCKSPORT. ME. . ELLERTON. GA 74 1913 PEAKL NANNIE TALBOT .... i;LADYS LOUISE THAYER DAISY MAUD WEBB MARION ELIZABETH WEBSTER . ETHEL HUNTER WHITE .... GLADYS ALMA WHITMORE GERTRUDE FAY WHITTEMORE . ANN ELIZA WHITTEN .... DOROTHY CAROLINE WILLIS Voice MAUDE A. BEAUDRY AGNES MARIE BLAIN ANITA ELIZABETH BOWLES . LAURA LUCILLE BROWN LOR ETTA CATHRYNE CUR LEY ALICE PALMER DAVIS . MARION ANNA FEELEY BELLE ELIZABETH GARDNER DURA ELIZABETH GILBERT . JURY LUCINDA GILCHRIST . ROSE MARIE LEYERONI . ELIZABETH FORD LONGSTREET HELEN MARTHA OSBURN MARION GERTRUDE PHINNEY AGNES DONALDSON REID LYLE PORTER TRUSSELLE . LAURA ALICE TENABLE . MRS. CHARLOTTE LINNELL WRYE BOSTON. MASS Or 9 an LELIA MAYBELLE HARVEY MILTON. MASS VERA MINNIE JOHNSON NORTHFIELD. VT. JOSEPH GEORGE DERRICK SPRINGFIELD. MASS. KATHLEEN WRIGHT LOWELL. MASS Utclmcellc ADOLPH HENRY TOGEL. JR W. ORANGE. N. J. Clarinet HENRY DAMSKY MIDDLEBORO. MASS. EDNA KLAR BIRMINGHAM. ALA. flute . BROWNWOOD. TEX. . ROXBURY. MASS. ARDMORE. OKLA. . NORTHFIELD. MASS. . EVERETT. MASS. . LOWELL. MASS. SKOWHEGAN. ME POINT PLEASANT. W. VA. MANSFIELD. MASS. NEW YORK. N. Y. MOBILE. ALA. . BROOKVILLE. PA. PITTSFIELD. MASS ROCHESTER. N. Y. BROOKLINE. MASS. ROXBURY. MASS. CAMBRIDGE. MASS. HARTFORD. CONN. BOSTON. MASS. BRIGHTON. MASS . DU BO IS. PA. DORCHESTER. MASS. . BALTIMORE. MD. BOSTON. MASS ROANOKE. VA. ALFRED HALL FISHER JAMAICA PLAIN. MASS. , 7 Junior Class tston gX OTHER school year has passed at the Conservatory and we find yet another Junior Class enrolled in the records of our , Alma Mater: a Junior Class that is worthy of its name: one of the best and I believe the largest ever enrolled upon the records of the school. The class was first called together by Mr. Chadwick on October 30. 1912. at which time he delivered a short address, wishing the class a suc- cessful school year, which, by the way. is drawing to a close: and one that the president feels is a splendid success for the Class of 1014. The Class pin selected is of a decidedly original design, and the Class colors are purple and gold, with the jonquil as the Class flower. We encountered no difficulty whatever in getting a large attendance of Juniors to participate in class socials, as was evident by the large num- ber of Juniors that at ended the informal dance given by the Seniors of November 30. [912. The first class social. An Acquaintance Party. was arranged by the entertainment commitee and given in the Sinfonia Fraternity rooms on the evening of December 12. with the result that good class spirit has been strongly established. A dance was tendered the Seniors on February 20. which was a de- cided success, owing to the splendid work of the entertainment commit- tee and the hearty support of the Juniors. I can say very little in regard to our ' Junior Concert. as it is to be held at a late date, but all members are working to make this the greatest event on our calendar. So much for the historical events, and now for a personal word to the Juniors. I have tried to give the best of my interest and ability for the good of the class, and allow me to take this opportunity to thank all members of 19 14 for their hearty support, because we all know that it is the Class as a whole that accomplishes our ideas. W ishing the best success to each and even- member on their Senior entrance exams, and fie fttume i9 T 3 may we all meet here again next year, as Seniors of the New England Conservatory of Music, ready to devote our interest to our studies and to establish even a stronger feeling of good fellowship and a higher standard of musicianship on the last lap of our long looked for goal, that of becoming — an Alumnus of our Alma Mater. Adolph Vogel. 1913 National Wftrrra Ossiax E. Mills, Alpha, . . . Honorary Supreme President Percy J. Burrell, Alpha, .... Supreme President Burleigh E. Jacobs, Epsilon, . Supreme Secretary-Treasurer Harry D. Kai ser, Beta, .... Supreme Historian Honorary Members. Geo. W. Chadwick Henry Russell Wallace Goodrich Alplja F. Otis Drayton Lee M. Pattison Henry Goodrich Wilhelm J. Kaiser Theo. E. R. Gundrey Ossian E. Mills E. Roland Reason er Carl FARNS YORTH Geo. B. Cortelyou Louis C. Elson Eben D. Jordan (Eljautrr ©ffirrra President First Vice-President Second Vice-President Recordina Secretary Corresponding Secretary Treasurer Warden Librarian 1913 79 Active Members. CHARLES H. BENNETT CHESTER C. COOK HARLOWE F. DEAN HENRY DAMSKY F. OTIS DRAYTON ALFRED P. FISCHER CARL J. FARNS WORTH HENRY M. GOODRICH THEO. E. R. GUN DRY JAMES W. HUFFMANN WILHELM J. KAISER GUY S. MALER OSSIAN E. MILLS LEE M. PATTISON C. ROLAND REASONER EUSTACE B. RICE FRANK B. RUSSELL ARTHUR SHEPHERD WM. B. TYLER ADOLPH VOGEL, Jr. GEORGE A. WEBSTER F. MORSE WEMPLE DANIEL AYARXER Affiliated Alumni Members. HARRY Y. BOYLES JOHN K. SNYDER KEITH C. BROWN RAYMOND A. SIMONDS PERCY E. BURRELL HERBERT C. SEILER HARRY F. FAIRFIELD AUGUSTO VANNINI H. CHANDLER WELLS 81 $Jn Jflu lpfm— tnfonta CT tne present time Alpha Chapter, Sinfonia, has an active K I membership of twenty-three men and we can honestly and J_ M proudly say that each and every one of the twenty-three is working and striving to attain the great objects of Sinfonia and one of them in particular. ' ' The advancement of music in America and a loyalty to the Alma Mater. Each individual in Alpha Chapter is doing all he can to promote the welfare and advancement of music in America, and the chapter as a whole is striving for the same. Go a little deeper into the matter and you see what Sinfonia did at its last convention in Boston, May 29th, 30th and 31st, 19 1 2. A cash prize of one hundred dollars and a gold medallion was offered for the best string quartette submitted during the season of 1912-1913. Possibly next year there will be a prize for an overture, and in a few years Sinfonia will be offering a larger amount of money for the best opera written by an American. This year a series of ' ' Table Talks were provided by our wide- awake Entertainment Committee, and they have proved to be of more than ordinary interest. It was indeed a privilege for Sinfonians to listen to the wise sayings of such men as Hon. Bro. L. C. Elson, Hon. Bro. Geo. W. Chadwick, Hon. Bro. Wallace Goodrich, Mr. Henry L. Mason and Dr. E. Charlton Black. Other occurrences worthy of mention were the annual Sinfonia theatricals in Jordan Hall last April, the annual concert, Sorority night, the Sinfonia banquet and many other minor events. Since last year, there has been one new chapter added to our list, which now numbers thirteen active chapters. We trust that number fourteen will follow immediately — oh, no ! We are not at all super- stitious. Sinfonia wishes every member of the Senior class Godspeed, and the heartiest best wishes for future success. 82 i9 x 3 (Founded in 1885 af Depauw 1 ' nk crsity.) Zeta Chapter. alice baldwin hazel barriers maud be audrey matt) briggs florence bishop florence cook olive cutter ava dodge marjorie gaskins amy lit a gardner louise kelley margaret a. kent eloise lane sara helen littlejohn mary mitche ll ella nord beryl nutter lois nagle florence o ' neil mildred ridley louise rinehart willie kate travis george thonssen ann eliza whitten mildred wright elizabeth wood Zeta Zeta Chapter. WINIFRED BYRD BLANCHE BROCKLEBANK. 12 MRS. ARTHUR ROY KAISER ANNIE MAY COOK SUSAN DOWNING JOSEPHINE DURRELL MRS. ESTELLE M. DUNKLE MRS. JOSEPHINE FREEMAN HALEY MRS. WILLIAM HARRINGTON MRS. LILLIAN GOULSTON McMASTERS KATHARIN E MONTGOME R Y GLADYS L. OLMSTEAD MRS. EVANGELINE BRIDGE STEVENSON 83 Honorary Members. UME. ADELE AOS DEB OHE MRS. II. EL A. BEACH MME HELEN HOPEKIRK MME. FANNIE BLOOMEIELD ZEISLER MM E. ANTOINETTE SZ1 MOWSKA MISS MARGARET RUTHYEN LANG MISS MAUD POWELL MME. JULIE RIVE-KING MISS ELLEN BEACH YAW MME. MARIA DECCA MRS. HENRY HOWE LATIN MISS NEALLY STEYENS MISS ADELE VERNE Patronesses of Zeta Chapter. MRS. MABEL S T A N A W A Y - B B I G s MRS. HENRY M. DUNHAM MRS. RALPH L. FLANDERS. MRS. PERCY F. HUNT MRS. CLARA TOUR JEE-NELSON MRS. CHARLES A. WHITE t t I J 1 ft t f 1 ALPHA CHI OMEGA SORORITY 1913 tlt)e fitixmt 85 tlpfja Cfn 0mega HLPHA Chi Omega was first organized as a strictly musical sorority, but as it grew in size it was found necessary to make a change in its policy and since 1903, it has admitted students from the liberal arts departments of universities and colleges where there is a school of music. There are now in the sorority eighteen active and eight alumnae chapters. The total membership is eighteen hundred. Zeta chapter was organized in 1895 and has been very active in Conservatory affairs since that time. She endeavors to uphold a lofty standard of womanhood and scholarship before her members and thus develops the best that is in each individual girl. A scholarship is given each year to the girl who proves herself most worthy of assist- ance and it is the hope of the sorority to enlarge this fund greatly. The alumnae chapter, Zeta Zeta, consists of girls, nearly all of whom at one time were prominent in Conservatory life, and it is indeed a great privilege to have this organization so close at hand to the active chapter, so that the latter may be aided and advised by her older sisters. Zeta holds weekly meetings in the chapter room, and these are full of interest to every member. There are several social affairs given each year too, and these serve to add pleasure not only to the Alpha Chis, but also, we hope, to many of the sorority ' s friends IQI3 I5r Intuitu s- Active Members. LOU ADOLPH LEA I I A LMY ARLENE ATKINS MARION BIDWELL MARY BOISSEAU LUCILLE BROWN MARION CONGER CATHERINE CROWLEY HELEN FAIR HERA GILBERT MARION HEERMANS DELLA HOOVER GLADYS BUNT SIGNE JOHNSON RUTH LUCAS CHARLOTTE MILES CECILE WELCH AGNES REID ARMIDA RICHARDSON JOSEPHINE SMITH LUCY WALKER ETHEL WAKEFIELD CAROLYN RANGER Honorary Members. MRS. CARL BALE MANN MME. RAMON BLAN CHART MRS. CHARLES DENNEE MRS. MINNIE MADDER N- PI SKE MRS. WALLACE GOODRICH MRS. LILLA ORMOND KELSEY MRS. CLARA K. ROGERS MME. AUGUSTO ROTOLI MME. MARCEL LA SEMBRICH MRS. E. MORSE WEMPLE Affiliate Members. MRS. HAZARD MISS IIADLEY MRS. DOLLOFF 88 1913 FOUNDED OCTOBER 17. 1898, AT HOLL1NS, VA. Colors: Turquoise Blue and Black Flowers: Pink Roses and Forget-Me-Nots Jewels: Pearls and Turquoise HE Phi Mu Gamma Sorority was founded in Hollins College, Hollins. Virginia, in 1898. The local chapter. Eta, is now six years old and is looking forward to a long and prosperous life in the Conservatory. This year the chapter is particularly strong, num- bering twenty-three members. All these girls are enthusiastic workers for the sorority and the school, and try to make whatever is under- taken, a success. Eta Chapter maintains a scholarship fund, which is constantly increasing. But all of its activities are not confined to the sorority; for instance, at Christmas time this year, the girls did some active charity work in the slum sections of Boston. The annual convention of the Sorority was held during the Christmas holidays, at Old Point Comfort. Virginia. The delegates were the guests of Alpha Chapter. Eta ' s delegate was Helen Fair. Miss Fair was elected President of the Grand Council, at this conven- tion, to succeeed Mrs. Annette Tiller Brittain. Eta is very proud of Miss Fair, who has been president of the chapter for three years. Of the girls who left the school last spring, several are teaching the various branches of music ; May Haskins is doing studio work in Louisville, Ky., Martha Hadley is doing concert work and teaching privately in Fall River and Cambridge, and Edith Bell is at home. Several social affairs have helped to make the memory of the past year a very happy one. AYe have had the pleasure of entertaining our sister sororites at tea, and of joining with them and the Sinfonians in giving the annual Hellenic dance and in several enjoyable parties. The Chapter ' s annual dance given in Riverbank Court, Cam- bridge, was a great success. It was an unusual pleasure to us to have the mothers of four of our girls acting as patronesses. It is the hope of Eta Chapter that whatever influence, it may stand always for what is best and highest in student life. 90 1913 Active Members, NATALIE ASHLEY ANNA M. BAKER FRANCIS R. BOELEN ADA CHAD WICK EVALYN CRAWFORD ALICE DAVIS MAYBELLE DAY ALICE DUFFY ELLA DYER CREOLA FORD CONSTANCE FREEMAN AUGUSTA GENTSCH GERTRUDE GENTSCH MARGARET GERE DOROTHY HILLS ROSETTA EIRSCH CAMILLA JOBES OR A LARTHARD BLANCHE MORRILL CLAIRE G. OAKES LUTIE POFFENJBARGER GLADYS SIEVERLING PEARL SEILER PEARL TALBOT LYDIA WHITE Honorary MME. CECILE CHAMINADE Miss GERALDINE b aRRAR JANE OSBORN liANNAH MME. SCH1 MANN-HEINK MME. LOUISE HOMER MISS TINA LERNER Patronesses of MRS. WALLACE GOODRICH MRS. KATHARINE RIDGE W A Y HUN T MRS. HENRY L. MASON MRS. SULLIVAN SARGENT MRS. C B. SHIRLEY MRS. GRACE BONNER WILLIAMS Members. MISS ALICE NIELSEN MISS KATHLEEN PARLOW MISS OLGA STEEB MISS MAGGIE TEYTE MARIA YON UNSCHULD MRS. GRACE BONNER WILLIAMS Beta Chapter. MRS. T I MOTH EL ADAMOWSKI MRS. E. CHARLTON BLACK MRS. GEO. W. CHADWICK MRS. WM. H. DUNHAM MRS. F. S. CONVERSE MRS. RALPH L. FLANDERS 1913 ctjr j runtr QI 3n fflnnonam Genevieve Baker. HEX a noble life is taken from our midst we can onlv won- der why so much that is pure and lovely must go so far be- yond the reach of those that found their inspiration in that life; wonder, and then be thankful that we were privileged to know that person and to be associated, even indirectly with that sweet true influence. So do we feel toward the sister we lost Dec. 4, 1912. In Nov., 1910. Mrs. l aker became a member of Mu Phi Epsilon and just what she brought to the sorority, only the members can fully appreciate. The exceptional musical ability that had placed her among the best pianists in the Conservatory, was the pride of her sorority sisters : the personality that endeared her to everyone, some- thing- for them to know ami revere beyond expression. Onlv two short years was she with us and how much those two years meant! It was our privilege to know her in an intimacy which not all could enjoy, to feel the strength and sweetness of her perfect womanhood, to strive for a nearer approach to the ideal which she set before us. 9 2 1913 U Phi Epsilon, a strictly musical sorority, was founded in the Metropolitan College of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio, November 3 r 9°3- e °ow have chapters in fifteen well known musical institutions, and several Alumnae Clubs. Beta Chapter was reinstalled at the Xew England Conservatory, November 5, 1909. During the past year we have greatly enjoyed our study of modern opera which proved a delightful diversion from our regular musical studies. Our social program has included a number of parties and teas be- side our musicale and reception which was given on November twenty-eighth. The greatest event, however, was our National Con- vention held here in April. The pleasure of meeting the girls from other chapters, the inspiration in being so close to one another for those three short days, cannot be overestimated and Beta received a stimulus for better and broader fraternity work that must bring re- sults. AYe consider Tina Lerner and Maggie Teyte remarkable ad- ditions to our honorary list. Both received the girls with especial graciousness and we were happy to spend a delightful hour with each of these young artists whose tours of this country during the past season have been notable for their phenomenal success. 1913 93 dje Hellenic is ocietp HE Hellenic Society of the X. E. C. celebrated another birth- day early in the fall. Xo torchlight parades marked the oc- casion, bin we did elect officers and discuss definite plans of action. In some of our plans we were successful. In February, we gave a dance at the Copley Plaza, for the benefit of the scholarship funds. This undertaking required a great deal of courage, but ask any- one who had the privilege of attending the dance if it was worth while? The affair was a success because of the united effort of all the members. It is needless to say that the scholarship funds grew. Recently a constitution has been drawn up and adopted. The society has often been criticised because of the lack in this respect. Our aim has always been to promote scholarship, friendship and helpful- ness. Xow, with a firm basis and with the purpose and ideals which the societv has always held, we look forward to a bright future. Let us hope that many illustrious names will adorn her rolls and much be accomplished by those whom she sends forth. E. M. Y. (3ffurrs Ethel M. Wakefield Helex Fair . Chester S. Cook Ava Dodge Dura Gilbert Alice Duffy Mr. Rice Sara Helex Littlejohx Mr. Mills President First Vice-P res id cut Se co iid Jlr e -P res id cut Third J T ice-President R e c or din y Seer eta ry Treasurer Assistant Treasurer Co rrespo nd in a Sec ret a ry Auditor 94 1913 0ih Conaertmtorp Bapg By Louis C. Elson. IN this year of grace 1913, when the New England Conservatory of Music stands well at the head of all American Music Schools, very few remember the institution when it was in its more experimental stages, and fewer still remember that genial and persuasive nature which ruled the school when it was in Music Hall Place and in Franklin Square. Dr. Eben Tourjee, its founder, was an enthusiast, yet a diplomat. Quite short in stature, blond of complexion, he always had a smile and the most pleasant expression imaginable. Some imagine that he was intensely religious ; he was devout, yet never obtruded his creed or belief upon anyone. He had a suave manner of obtaining what he wished from almost everybody. I can well recall when he pushed me into Theory teaching. The beloved Stephen A. Emery was ill, and the classes were languishing. I was then teaching vocal w r ork. Walking along the corridor Dr. Tourjee led me towards the room where a class was assembled. He represented to me the need of giving them a little general musical advice. Just as you do in your lectures, said he. He painted the need of the work eloquently : he opened the class-room door ; he walked me in, Mr. Elson will give you a lesson today, he said, and before I knew it I was launched upon a new and untried field. I found the need of a systemized course and began to formulate it from that moment. Some of the questions put to the pupils before that time, were, to say the least, rather vague. I doubt if I could have pasesd one of the older Musical Culture examinations. How should the study of music affect our views of life in general? was one question. Why do we study music? was another, to which a blunt pupil replied, To make money ! It has been asserted that Dr. Tourjee was not a trained musician. This j untrue. But he was by no means upon the level of many, from Mr. Chadwick downwards, who are working in our Conservatory 1913 95 today. Had he been as advanced as these, had he attempted anything like our present curriculum, he would have been in advance of the American epoch in which he lived, and his Conservatory would have been empty. He was emphatically the man for his time, founding a course which was not too abstruse for the average student of that time, yet affording all necessary opportunities for such earnest ones as were determined upon a higher career. The names of some of the teachers of the olden days may show this. There was Lyman Wheeler, and Harry, his brother, as thorough in vocal work as any to be found today. There was John O ' Xiel, the teacher of Madame Nordica, and she has often acknowledged that her vocal success was chiefly due to him. There was George E. Whiting and S. B. Whitney for organ work. Stephen A. Emery for harmony. J. C. D. Parker and Otto Bendix for piano. And there were many others. I began my lectures in the Music Hall building in Room 13. I suppose it was called Room 13 because there was just about room for 13 people within its walls. When I had twenty in the audience I could boast of speaking to a crowded house. It was the day of small beginnings. One day Dr. Tourjee thought that it might be well to found an orchestra. Therefore he invited all the students who played any orchestral instrument to meet him in the hall the next Thursday evening. They came, — 21 of them. Two brought violins. Nineteen brought flutes ! The orchestra was not founded. Think of that, you students who have heard Mr. Chadwick ' s Concervatory orchestra play all of Beethoven ' s symphonies except the ninth ! In those early days I devoted Mondays to general lectures, but on Thursdays we took a wider scope. There was a box in the cor- ridor, into which pupils might drop any question they pleased. Thurs- days were devoted to answering these questions. If ever I had a versatile course it was in the emptying of that question-box and com- menting on the contents. Without applying the proverb that a fool can ask more questions in a minute than a wise man can answer in a lifetime, let me state emphatically that my early decay and generally crumbling condition was due to the question-bcx almost entirely. However, we always enjoyed the Thursday afternoons, even if I did have to dodge occasionally. And under it all there was a family feeling that I have never found in any Conservatory on earth. Everyone knew the teacher, and k)G W t iRtume 1913 the teacher knew everyone. All were approachable and even the dullards found some one to help them over difficult places. Such a Conservatory would be decidedly out of place nowadays, when the higher education is making such inflexible demands. But one may be excused for growing enthusiastic over its pleasanter sides and for pay- ing a loving tribute to the man whose kindly presence permeated it all — Dr. Eben Tourjee. i9i3 7L§e j3euttu 97 9 i)tal of Uprics By E. Charlton Black. Dtolet anD IRosematE Last May-day by the wooden strand That belts the ocean of the west, I laid a violet in the hand ' Of her I loved the best. And now, where the long western wave Breaks soft on sand and loud on stone, The rosemary is on her grave, And I am all alone! :©£ Gbe Sea Along the downs the dawn lies red, And grey along the sea; It lays its rose-leaves on the bed Of white, where she is lying dead, That was so much to me. They ' ll lay her where the sea-birds cry Beside the sobbing sea; There through the long, dim years she ' ll lie, And this must be, until I die, A lonely world to me. Spbere llbuetc The moon has left the coast of cloud And sails into the open sky — A ship of gold, with banners proud, And pennons streaming high. She sails into the azure sea, And from her decks of quivering light, There comes in mystic waves to me The music of the night. Oh, let me hear, with reverent ear, Those strains of spheral minstrelsy, That tell of hope that knows no fear, And love that cannot die! LOUIS C. ELSON 1913 99 OR thirty-three years, since 1881, Louis C. Elson has served the New England Conservatory in one capacity or another. For a long time he has been at the head of the Theory De- partment where he has evolved a course that is second to none among the music schools of this country. He is a critic, writer and lecturer of wide reputation. His musical text-books, humorous works, bio- graphies and histories are read everywhere. For many years he has been musical editor of the Boston Advertiser and regular contributor to Die Musik, the Revue Musicale, the Etude, etc. ; has given two series of lectures in the Lowell Institute — an exceptional honor; he is the official musical lecturer of the city of Boston, and has de- livered 250 talks in this course alone. At present he is at work on two new books; his classes at the Conservatory are crowded; his lectures are more numerous than ever ' ; and his life is crowded with the activities of a man who has now reached the high-water mark of his achievements. His genial smile, his youthful enthusiasm, his large-heartedness, his optimism and his sterling musicianship have endeared him, Elson the man, the teacher, or the writer. — not only to the students of the Conservatory — but to every one who knows him. IOO fotumt 1913 jfrosit %m ARGARET, did you hear the second buzz? What-t — se-cond buzz? Is it t-ime for it? Well, I should say so; it says 8:15 by our clock and that means no breakfast at all. Oh, yes, it does, Julia — isn ' t it great that the town clock is fifteen minutes fast? ' ' Just luck ! I ' m for a short dressing course and a boudoir cap. Guess we ' ll make the rolls and coffee anyway. That is a hearty breakfast for a working man but if Mr. Jordan so ordains w r hat are you going to do. What did I hear you say about boudoir caps? Haven ' t you read the bulletin board this week? Mrs. Commodore has published an in- teresting item which says something about no breakfast for those wearing boudoir caps. Let ' s put on those chic little 98c hats and it will look as if we were starting out for an eight o ' clock organ prac- tice hour. Ready? Well, hurry up. We rush down stairs only to find the dining-room door closed — cruel fate! But a closed door has not much effect on us — when there is something behind it. So in we walk and take our places. There was one orange in sight and as my wife and I always go halves, it is all right. Mae greeted us with too late. That was a blow so we had to chase upstairs again and try to cultivate our musical taste with a few scales. Just as I am getting interested (?), Clara arrives with her broom. I join the wait-for-the-mail brigade in the main (?) corridor. There is Claire reading John ' s Day of Rest ; Hazel dreamily gazing at the Foreign News ; Bessie Bn ' ggs perusing the columns of Mildred Champagne ; and Margaret Wing absorbed in The Banner Sale in Jordan ' s basement. Clara is ready for Room 48 now so I must again start those scales. But Betty en- ters. Oh Margaret! Play ' At the Devil ' s Ball? ' — and Margaret, a martyr to Remick Hits, tinkles off a little rag for Betty ; she departs well satisfied and I continue my practice. Alas ! It is impossible. It ' s ten o ' clock now room-mate and I have gotten in two hours of good practice. I have theory at eleven so I guess I had better be thinking about leaving. You know Professor will not tolerate tardi- W t Btixme IOI ness — that is one word that is not in his vocabulary. Suppose he will inform me that the day of reckoning is at hand and ' ' the dead wood will be weeded out. I am half a minute late ! Horrors. This gave the Professor a good chance to use some of his pet phrases. Why, why, you are very late, this is very important work that you have missed. I fear for you on April the 14th for, you know, we are to have a regular university examination. The music to be analyzed is sent from Europe especially for the exam. — that will decide one way or the other. Now I think that Miss Fair had better take you in hand and coach you up a bit. Nuf ced — you all know Professor. Bzz — lunch time at last ! What an appetite I have. But just gaze at this menu. JULIENNE BROTH (Compote of Fruit) HARD BOILED POTATOES (a la Frost) CHICKEN CROQUETTES (mystery sauce) ROAST BEEF CORNED BEEF HAM TONGUE ! LEMON SHERBET ! CURRANT DROPS TEA SODA CRACKERS DATES (Sunday only) Hello Mida. Say, have you got a nickel? I ' ve got a dollar bill but I don ' t dare ask anyone to change it. Well, don ' t ask me for a nickel. I ' m down to a postage stamp — in the line of cash. Broke, as usual. Sorry, Mida, keep on going — some one must have a nickel. Wish we didn ' t have to teach this afternoon. I think I ' ll put in a request for less work and more pay. But Mr. Porter says, Do not let your work be guided by the compensation you receive for your services. After teaching, we rush home to a supper of roast beef (comme la shoe-leather) and a little brown bread for dessert. Then for a short dance on the third floor back. Myra, you furnish the rag. Oh! Look at Maud Pike and Carrie Fernold doing the tango. Suzie is disgusted and Louise Moore soon puts a stop to it by calling a taxi. 102 ' CfK fttumt 1913 There ' s Isabel in our room giving jsl demonstration (a la Proctor — biff! zipp! bang!) Get her out if you can. All right. After she inspects everything in sight and asks a few ( ?) questions — we will try to make her believe that she should be practicing. Let ' s have Maud Briggs play ' Turkey in the Straw, ' while Sara Helen accompanies her with a Liszt Rhapsodic Sara Helen likely won ' t do it for she would rather sit around and be Guyed! Bzz ! Telephone for Julia Geary. Now don ' t go and leave us like this Julia. ' ' Girls. I hate to go but the men just won ' t let me alone. Here comes Mildred Wright with some of her good fudge. You ' ll make a good partner. Mildred. Hello. Esther, did you smell the fudge or did vou come in to have your keyboard harmony done or perchance you want to buv a postage stamp. It ' s almost twelve girls. Go on to bed. Xo loud talking, re- member. I ' m glad they went home early. I have to get some sleep so that I can get up early in the morning, for it is my practice hour from eight to nine. M. W. and J. C. 19 3 W$t iHtmnt 103 Cfjromcle of tfje Houge of arbiter Chap. XI. 1. Now there was in the city of Boston, in the south of it, a house called Gardner Hall. 2. And it came to pass that in the ninth month, which is Septem- ber, there came to this house many young women ; yea even three score and ten. 3. And when it was asked of these young women why they had come, for they were from many parts of the earth, they answered, some saying : 4. We have come that we may learn to make music upon the piano- forte. 5. And others answered, we have come that we may know how to make a loud noise with our voices. 6. And yet others answered, we would know how to play upon the trumpet, cymbals and instruments of four strings. 7. And so it came to pass that these young women abode together in this house and worked faithfully each day, some learning to make music upon the pianoforte, some learning to make a loud noise with their voices and still others learning to play the trumpet, cymbals and instruments of four strings. 8. And there were sounds of much music in the house. 9. And there was ruling over this house a woman, Adeline, sur- named Ferguson. 10. And her rule was one of gentleness, and she spake kindly unto the young women. And she gave counsel unto them, lest they do that which was not expedient. 11. Xow when fourteen days had passed which is two weeks, she called them together and spake unto them, saying : 12. It is good that ye should know one another by your rightful names, and from what part of the earth ye are come. 13. Therefore, at the setting of the sun, let us assemble in the brown room, which being interpreted, is the reception room, and re- ceive one another. io4 f)t fitumt 1913 14. And there will be feasting and merry-making. 15. And there was rejoicing among the young women. 16. So it came to pass that at the seventh hour, when all that dwelt in the house had come together, they went about speaking their names one to another until all of the three score and ten were made known unto one another. 17. And there was much merry-making and music and feasting un- til the tenth hour. 18. And at the tenth hour each young woman lighted for herself a candle and went her way, saying, verily it is good to be here ! Chap. XII. 1. And it came to pass in that same year, in the eleventh month, on the sixth day thereof, all the young women of the House of Gardner, each having with her a young man, met together in a hall. Recital Hall by name. 2. And the young men and women were clad in their finest raiment, and they did make very merry. 3. And there was music and much dancing, and feasting, until the twelfth hour. 4. Xow from time to time there came to the House of Gardner, peo- ple from outside of the city. 5. And there was one, Anne McClearv by name, who had dwelt in the house for seven years and at the end of that time had gone out into another city. 6. And lo, she returned unto the city of Boston for a little while. 7. Xow she remained at the House of Gardner for one day. 8. And she was made welcome by all the young women and the ruler of the house. Q. Then was there a feast prepared for her in her honor, after which she made music upon the pianoforte, for all that were in the house. 10. And they did praise her greatly. 11. Even so did the days pass; yet there was not always merry- making. For even as the maiden loved pleasure so did they desire to excel in the work which they had chosen. 12. And they labored faithfully that they might accomplish the tasks which were set before them. 13. Yea. such was the wisdom and the goodly conduct of the young women that the ruler of the house was glad ; and all the women in the house were glad. 14. So there was peace and happiness in the House of Gardner. Selah. C. L SAMUEL W. COLE 1913 107 Samuel Winkley Cole was born at Meriden, N. H., in 1848. He began his professional career at Portsmouth, N. EL, in 1877; organist of the Clarendon Street Baptist church, Boston, 1882-1894; connected with the New England Conservatory since 1883 ; supervisor of music in the Brookline schools since 1884; instructor of public school methods in Boston University since 1906; produced Haydn ' s Crea- tion and Handel ' s Messiah with the Dedham High School in 1890- 1891 which was probably the first successful atempt in the United States to produce a complete oratorio with High School pupils ; has been director of People ' s Singing Class movement and People ' s Choral Union in Boston; author of several books on Solfeggio, Sight- singing, etc. A singularly active life, of Mr. Cole, and a life brimful of shining accomplishments in a unique field, i. e. the musical education of the masses. The ' ' People ' s Choral Union is but one of the many splen- did results of Mr. Cole ' s tireless energy and whole-hearted enthu- siasm. For thirty years he has given to the Conservatory the best that is in him. The students take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation of him — the man as well as the musician, — and their hope that he may remain long in the service of this institution. io8 m3 JHes age from Constantinople Greetings: I can imagine that at about this time the word Neume is being used more forcibly by your class presidents than heretofore. I am just as anxious, as though I were a member of your class, to see this year ' s production. Be sure to lay aside a copy for me, for even though thousands of miles from you, my interest in and my love for my Alma Mater is still very deep. I was very grieved to hear of Mr. Baermann ' s death. In his case the words of the poet are true — To live in hearts we leave behind Is not to die. Doubtless you all have been too much absorbed in your work this w T inter to know that Turkey was trying to attract the world ' s at- tention by indulging in a family quarrel with her neighbors. To have lived through such a period and to have come through without being massacred was interesting, to say the least. Last fall we had several earthquakes : in November was the rumor of a wholesale massacre which was not very pleasant for the moment, then came war in earnest. The nearest fighting was at Tchtaldja, about thirty miles from here. We heard the cannon roar for two days from sun rise until late in the night. The next move was the revolution in the government and the murder of Xazim Pasha, commander-in-chief of the Turkish army. The powers have been very slow in coming to an agreement which pleases Turkey. So, while they, with the embassadors from these countries parley, war continues. Constantinople has maintained perfect order the entire time. The soldiers in passing through the city behaved well. Martial law was on, and one could not be out after eleven o ' clock, without a permit. On Xew Year ' s eve a crowd of us, returning from a party at the home of our American Consul. Mr. Ravandal. who lives near Robert College, were held up, but after some time was spent in searching our limited vocabularies for a few words of broken Turkish we man- aged to make the guards understand we were from the American Mekteb (school), and we meant no harm in being out. After going on a few steps another guard rushed after us saying that we must carry a light — even though it was moonlight. Having had fore- 1913 109 thought, we had taken a small lantern which the gentlemen proceeded to light. In several instances, people, some Americans, too. were taken to the police station for this offence. We often remarked that it would have been impossible to have had the order we enjoyed here in Boston or Xew York, had you had war only thirty miles away ! The wounded soldiers were brought by the thousands and women of all nationalities served making hospital supplies and offered their services as nurses. I went through two hospitals one day carrying flowers to the wounded. I did not care to go again. With the exception of three weeks, our schools have gone on as though war did not exist. A school of this kind is more interesting than vou can imagine. We have here girls of many nationalities — Turkish. Bulgarian, Per- sian. Armenian. Romanian. Russian. Greek. Jews, a few English and Americans. We have also an Arabic girl who is especially line look- ing and brilliant. These young ladies are not unlike our American girls in every particular — hobble skirts included. The Turkish girls never appear on the street without having on the charshaf, but at school they are no different from any other in dress, looks and man- ners. English is the language of the college but every language is taught and spoken. The girls speak from three to seven languages each. We Americans are way behind when it comes to being lin- guists. Here, the atmosphere is full of it and a child picks up three languages without any effort. The city taken all in all is most fascinating, and this fascination grows on one. We have teachers who have been in this college for thirty vears and who could not be induced to return to America ex- cept for visits to their homes. You might wonder what we are able to do in a musical way here. The course of study is not unlike any school in America where piano and singing are the main subjects taught. We have six teachers in this department who give about two hundred lessons a week. Most of the girls are boarders whose homes are at a distance. They, of course, do all their practicing here and there is a continual reminder of those spacious practicing rooms in the basement of X. E. C. Music seems very difficult for the Turkish girls but it is no won- der when vou consider that their music is worse than the Chinese — no rhvthm whatever and no kev. no fitixme The Bulgarians, Greeks and Jews play very well. We have re- citals every month and you would be surprised to hear the girls play Bach Suites, Beethoven Sonatas, Grieg, Schubert and from other classic composers. I have given several musicales and played at a concert last fall, given by the piano teachers. We have very little chance of hearing good music. (I mean outside, of course), but I read Musical America and practice a little, trying to keep in touch with some of the good compositions. I hope to go to Germany as soon as school closes and have three months study with Godowski ' s former colleague. I was pleased to see in Musical America of the gift X. E. C. had received. I only wish she could receive many more. How is our dear Mr. Chadwick? To see his name among the honored in the list of the members of The Rational Art Association made me again realize what a great man he is and has been. Very sincerely, Sara B. Taylor, ' ii. 1913 6 j eunu 1 1 1 etutortals; At the present hour there is more widespread interest being mani- fested in music in America than there has ever been before. It is evi- denced bv the yearly increase of students at A MESSAGE FROM . - - - . , . ., Colorado musical schools, b} ' the springing up 01 multitudi- nous schools of music in the smaller cities, by the institution of symphony orchestras in these smaller cities, by a wider presentation of opera than heretofore. For instance, in Boston and Chicago, opera is today an established fact, while but a very few year? ago these cities depended on the caprice of the Metropolitan Opera Com- pany for a short two weeks of opera, while the small cities eagerly await their occasional visit of opera, and greet with open arms a few nights of this coveted enjoyment when they can seize the opera companies on tour. Then last but not least of this manifest interest in music is the growth of the musical club, which in the National Musical Federation has become a national institution. These organizations exist in thousands till there is scarcely a town of any importance without its musical club. By furnishing instruction for the musically untutored as well as by stimulating the general interest in the community ' s musical advance- ment, these clubs fill a great need and constitute an extremely important factor in the country ' s musical growth. Thus this musical awakening in America, this wave of desire for closer intimacy with the best music is being widely felt, and is perhaps nowhere exhibited more strongly than in what used to be called the wild and woolly West. Here the demand for a better grade of musical instruction is seemingly far greater than the supply. Since there is this musical awakening throughout the country, a grave responsibility rests upon the musically educated, a responsibility 112 Cfjt fitumt 1913 like that which was felt by Theodore Thomas in the musical pioneer days of the country, and later by MacDowell. specifically different but similar in aim. They never sacrificed their ideals to satisfy the public, but sought ever to bring the standard of musical appreciation up to their ideals. Such is the feeling which should exist among composers, artists, teachers — all musicians, however humble. It has been recognized, then, that the popular musical interest of today is directed toward a higher class of music than in earlier years ; but exclusive of artists and the larger musical organizations we know that the execution of this higher class of music is often very crude, even sometimes by so-called advanced students. The field for greater improvement appears to lie in more artistic execution and a cultivation of a finer musical perception. Let the aim be a higher artistic execution of the smallest composi- tion, rather than a merely correct but musically indifferent execution of larger and more difficult works ; and to help to arouse in the public of this country — as has long been the case in some of the countries of Europe — a more intelligent appreciation of music as an art. 91 It is often said of musicians that as a class they are the most jealous people in the world. Perhaps this is true, but if so, surely it is a serious condition of affairs. jealousy. Music is based on harmony, and jealousy is one of the worst forms of mental inharmony, and as such, must be injurious to a musician ' s best creative or inter- spective powers. Musicians should work for the betterment of their art, not for per- sonal glory or financial success. As we leave our Alma Mater and go into different parts of the world, let us strive not for our own advance- ment but for the betterment of musical conditions. Let the world say that we are generous and helpful to each other, and that we are as beautiful and uplifting in character as the art we serve. There is, perhaps, no subject that has been so bantered over, so widely discussed — as that of concentration. The students may sigh at reading about it, but probably our teachers concentration. will not consider a word concerning it amiss in this volume. In order to do one ' s best work, in any line of study, it is first of all 1913 fje iReume 113 necessary that the whole of one ' s mental forces be brought into play and that one ' s entire attention be centered upon the task to be accomplished. The average music student can spend such a very short time in sur- roundings conducive to the rapid development of his art that surely it behooves him to recognize and apply at all times the important prin- ciple O ' f concentration. How easy it is to go to classes and sit and dream while the pains- taking teacher endeavors to guide you into further channels of knowl- edge only to find that his efforts have been nearly all wasted. And even less difficult it is to let one ' s mind wander over all sorts of subjects other than music when one is practicing. But where is the teacher who is not gratified when he finds an alert, responsive pupil, whose keen interest in his work shows a mind which concentrates? And certainly, a good stu- dent knows the value of concentration in practice and benefits accord- ingly. There is certainly no reason why we students should not pull our- selves together and strive to profit by this invaluable force, which is not only a time saver, but a power in mental development, in artistic growth and a prime factor in everything that makes for human progress and achievement. A One of the most far-reaching branches of the Conservatory in direct results and invaluable experience is the Normal Department. The normal courses are given in Pianoforte, THE NORMAL T7 . 1 tt- i- 1 r department V oice and Violin, and cover a space 01 two or more years. They are arranged to give the stu- dents an opportunity for practical experience in teachnng under careful criticism and supervision. A certain grade of advancement is required for entrance to the Normal. The theoretical knowledge necessary is acquired through courses of lectures and teachers ' meetings, and the practical side is de- veloped by demonstrative work given collectively and individually. The lectures treat of the Art of Teaching as applied to the various departments, and the teachers ' meetings give opportunity for discussion and criticism of the work done in classes with the other student teachers and with the Superintendent of the department. Act ual experience is gained through teaching classes of young pupils and this teaching is all done under the supervision of the Superintendent. Public and private demonstrations are prepared as called for by the head of the department. 1913 So the aim of normal work is first to establish the ability to know- one ' s self ; and secondly, that most important factor in teaching, the clear understanding of the mental as well as the physical needs of the pupil. Thus equipped, the New England Conservatory Xormal Depart- ment graduates find themselves thoroughly prepared to meet the require- ments of the present day ; and they are constantly in demand in all parts of the country. In reaching for success in anv pursuit where one is brought into frequent, close contact with his or her fellow beings, personality is an important factor for consideration and cultivation. personality. It is more important, of course, in the case of the singer than in that of the instrumentalist, because the latter has the medium of the instrument through which to give expression, whereas the singer has only the medium of the voice. And the voice is a part of the person. Personality may either repel or attract, or being of a mental nature, do neither. A vocalist with a disagreeable personality may sing with much skill and yet not please her audience, whereas, the singer with an agreeable presence and an attractive nature, possessing no more skill than the others, will awaken enthusiasm and win salvos of applause. An attractive personality is largely, but not wholly a natural gift. It can be attained through study and effort, cultivated like a flowering plant. Put the noblest there is in you into your art. put your whole heart into it. Feel the keenest enthusiasm for it. and your enthusiasm will be communicated to your audience. There will come that forgetfulness of self that gives natural poise to the performer, the grace and charm that wins the heart. Love and enthusiasm for your work will create in you a certain subtle vivacity, and those who watch you will name it per- sonal magnetism. Then give to your work the utmost of vour intelligence, cultivate love and sympathy for all mankind until you are able to touch the chords that bind mankind into one common humanity. In that way you will cause each individual of your audience to feel that you have per- formed to him or her alone. And each will say — when vou have finished. What a wonderful personality! How beautiful! Hew sincere! What magnetism ! i9 J 3 Ctjt fltumc Oh, I don ' t care to go to Jordan Hall tonight: it ' s only an Organ Recital, and they are such bores, is the expression you so often hear from students, if they do not nappen to study A PLEA FOR „ , XT : .. . ... , , foreign instruments. Organ. But the lohmst will always take the opportunity to hear a Violinist, the Pianist, a Pianist, etc. It seems to be a fixed notion with the students (especially the new ones J that they can only profit by hearing their own instrument performed upon. Take for instance a Piano Recital given by one of the Faculty in Jordan Hall, where no admission is charged, you will find that out of every ten students present, nine of them are Pianists. It is the same with all the others ; ' Cello students care only to hear ' Cellists : Vocalists care to hear Opera and not Symphony concerts ( unless the soloist is a singer. If it were announced that the world ' s premier oboist were to give a Recital in Jordan Hall at a small admission charge, or even with no charge at all to students, we may safely conclude that his audience would bear ridiculous comparison in point of numbers to that of a Pianist or Vocalist of only mediocre ability. The oboist would number among his audience a great majority of students of that instrument, with a sprink- ling of Flutists, Clarinetists and other wind instrumentalists. A few composition students would probably be in attendance, but by no stretch of our imagination can we conceive of a large number of Pianists, Vocal- ists or string players being present. Yet after M. Longy had fini-hed his Oboe solo, in one of the Longv Club Concerts, no Pianist or Vocalist ever received more hearty and earnest applause than did this sterling musician. Many people nresent heard, for the first time how beautiful this instrument could sound instead of being reedy, and penetrative, as is often the ca-e. It is unfortunate to observe the ignorance on the part of a great majority of students of the very names of important orchestral instru- ments. It is not unusual to meet with many who do not know the dis- tinguishing characteristics of a Bassoon and a French Horn. Do these students ever hope to become intelligent listeners, we will not say intelligent critics, of orchestral music? One might show sym- pathy for them, were a great intellectual effort on their part necessary to acquire the knowledge of the resources, colors and peculiar qualities of these foreign instruments. But an acquaintance with and appreciation of the e instruments mav be had with only a little effort on their part by intelligent observa- n6 1913 tion at divers concerts, careful reading of books on the subjects, infor- mation easily received from the performers themselves . etc., and the result would be beyond all proportion as compared with the expenditure of time and energy necessary to attain it. i The Conservatory has recently received a generous gift — of Sioo.- 000.00 — from an anonymous contributor. Heretofore the music schools of this countrv have often been strangelv neglect- A GIFT TO THE , • , r r 1 r 1 coxserv tory. e l in tne mat -er of tunds tor endowment, support and expansion, while other schools have been gen- erously supplied for all foreseen (and unforeseen) exigencies. Xow it seems that the tide is turning and that the music schoois are beginning to win well-deserved recognition for their work. May this generous gift to our beloved school act as a stimulus, an incentive, an example for the wealthy art patrons in America to emulate. 6 k 6 I 9 I 3  7 cntor flams ' She — Why do von always bring me to a restaurant where there ' s hardly a soul to be seen? He — My dear child, don ' t you know? I am preparing to give a piano recital and must therefore get accustomed to seeing empty places. The Proctor twins : Blanche Brocklejohn Sara Helen Littlebank. There are me ' tres of accent. There are metres of tone. But the best of all metres Is to meet her alone. ( True one — Xormal pupil said it) : Teacher — What does f mean? Pupil — Forte ! Teacher — Then what does mf mean? Pupil — Twenty. The young colored boy (after gazing long and hard at the slide trombone player of the band — Missa ' Chase. I don ' see how you play dat ' er trombone: it ain ' t got no triggers on it ! n8 1913 The minister ( at church entertainment after 23 piano solos, nine vocal selections, besides a diversity of other noises ) — And now. friends, to close our programme the choir will render Bachoven ' s Hymn of Thanksgiving. after which Miss Screechem will sing All Thro ' the Night. Poppy — Lou Adolph — rich and gorgeous but just a little dreamy like her name flower. Svringa — Hazel Barbiers — used in bridal wreaths and bouquets ; very attractive. Daffodil — Helen Fair — tall and straight and brilliant ; the very essence of springtime and brightness: one always wants a roomful of these lovely flow ers. Sweet William — Howard Goding. Garden Moss — Guy S. Maier — extremely thrifty ; needs frequent and severe pruning. Chrysanthemum — Mima Montgomery — stately and regal. Pansy — Ella Xord — a quiet little blossom whose face is so interest- ing and piquant you can ' t pass it by without stopping. Zinnia — Claire Oakes — a bright lovely flower which stands out from those around it and which brightens its surroundings. Buttercup — Clara Whipple — a bright cheery flower that reflects the sun on a bright day and gathers all the stray sunbeams when the day is cloudy. Fuschia — Alice Whitehouse — modest and drooping. Jasmine — Elizabeth Wood — a star among flowers ; very effective artistically. Pond Lily — Sara Helen Littlejohn — delicate in appearance, but capa- ble of standing a great deal. Thrives in mires and all marshy places. NEUME BOARD FLOWERS. ALL THE LATEST RAGS A TRIO 120 ' Cfjr fttixmt 1913 NURSERY RHYMES FOR JUNIORS ONLY. At Room 13. A dillar, a dollar, a nine-seven scholar, W hat makes you come so late? Theory class, my lad and lass, Cannot for laggards wait. At a Saturday Recital. Oh where, oh where have those little notes gone Oh where, oh where can they be ? I had them tucked ' way in my memory, say. Oh where, oh where can they be? At the Senior Entrance Exams. A young junior so keen went up to the Dear, To find what his mark might be. But when he got there he sank in despair. For he found he had Bunked with an E. Hazel, look at that tablet in memory of Xoah Webster. Is it really? Well, I always wondered what his last name was. Miss Whitehouse (to the editor after his ardent pleas for jokes and grinds) — Oh, did you want something FUXXY? 1913 ' Cfjr ficumt 121 CONSERVATOCKY. ' Twas ludwig and de voto johns Did hunt and zcemple in dennce. All stickney were the flandcrs white And the brooke briggs-stanaz ay. Beware the wint emits, mason . ' The deans that mahr, the s jaw henay; Beware the hackebarth and shun The grucnberg thurzcanger ! He took his good rich sword in hand, Lincoln the shirley toe he sought : Then rofo z by the lenom tree And stasny while in thought. Andrews in t ' ofe fr ar£ thought he stood, The zcin tern itz with nYr of flame Came alien through the humph rex wood J an zcieren as it came. One, two ! One. two ! and through and through The munger blade went snicker-snaek ! He bennett dead, and with its head He adamozcski ' d back. And faust thou peirce{d) the winternitz? Conti my arms, my bemis boy! O chadzcick day! Tyler, tourjce! He blanchart in his joy. ' Twas ludwig and cte voto johns Did Altai and zcemple in dennce. All stickney were the tlanders white And the brooke briggs-stanazcay. Copy catted by M. A. T. and J. T. D. 122 ZLty jHeumt 1913 AT THE MASON AND HAMLIN CONTEST. Ten little seniors, sitting in a line, One left to play his piece, then there were nine. Nine little seniors, oh, the dreadful wait! One came back a nervous wreck, then there were eight. Eight little seniors, praying aid from heaven, One tripped down the broad highway, then there were seven. Seven little seniors, Oh, my hands feel just like sticks, And my knees, my knees ! she left them, then there were six. Six little seniors, the call came for two more, They went marching bravely, then there were four. Four little seniors, one forgot the key In which she was to start her piece ; then there were three. Three little seniors looking rather blue, One fled for happier lands, then there were two. Two little seniors, Oh, I know Til miss that run. And is my tram all right? ' ' Then there was one. One little senior, waiting to go on. Ready to do his best, but the audience had gone ! Miss B. — Oh, how I enjoy Guy ' s playing! He has so much tem- perature ! Emmie — Why don ' t they have finger bowls in this place? Lydia — Tell you what they could do. Some of these people around here have a lot of brass, and why not get some of the knockers to ham- mer us some finger bowls? Scott — Do you live in Maine or somewhere? Agnes — I don ' t live in Maine but I live somewhere. 1913 123 A SENIOR ALPHABET. A is for Adolph — the first A on the list ; B is for Barbiers who hates to be kissed. C is for Crosby, so shy and demure, D is for Derrick — you know him, I ' m sure. E is for Eldridge, of stature quite tall, F is for Fair, who is liked by all. G is for Goding — one of the few, H is for Hyde w!k knows just what to do ( ?). I is for Ingham — always something to say; J is for Jordan, who certainly can play. K is for Kent with a smile for all, L is for Lucas who allows men to call. M ' s for Montgomery who fell thru the ice, N is for Neekamp — known to laugh once or twice. O is for Oakes, the girl with red hair, P is for Powell who — no, that ' s not fair. Q is for Quinn who follows the fashion, R is for Russell who used to take cash in. S is for Swisher, she ' s engaged, I am told ; T is for Tierney — they say he ' s quite old. U is for us, the people who wrote this ; V ' s for the verse that may be amiss. W — they ' re too many to name only one ; X is for those who didn ' t get done. Y is for Young who loves to drink tea, But there isn ' t a name beginning with Z. 124 0t xmt 1913 We surely have the finest cook, I guess he cooks without a book. Originality ! that ' s his name, With his desserts he ' s won his fame, Indian pudding, oh, what bliss ! Without it, what a lot we ' d miss. Vegetable hash of a brilliant hue, Of how it ' s made there ' s ne ' er a clue Blessings on thee, chef of ours, May thy days be filled with flours, Far o ' er the world we ' ll wander yet, But oh, those meals we ' ll ne ' er forget. A RESOLUTION IN HARMONY 1913 fttumt 125 SINFONIA NURSERY RHYMES. With apologies to Mother Goose. Little Jack Snyder Sat in a corner Looking so glum one day ; Quoth Jack, ' Tis a fact that There ' re pretty girls here. And there ' re pretty girls there. But mine have all one awav. Hey, diddle, diddle. Rol plays his fiddle : The neighbors all growl, And the dogs they all howl — Can you blame them ? 126 ' Cfir fltumt 1913 Theodore Gundry Graduated on Monday. Collected bills on Tuesday, Still collecting on W ednesday, More bills on Thursday. Worse on Friday. Died on Saturday. Buried on Sunday. Poor Teddy Gundry ! Little boy Brown, come show us your charms, We are all jealous, all up in arms, You always secure the very best dame. Whether she be Ann Eliza or Jane. We couldn ' t print our Mother Goose verse for ' Keezy. It wouldn ' t look good in print. However, here are the rhymes : ' Keezy, Little Bo-Peepsie. teasie, squeezv. etc.. etc. Blanche and ' Chet went out to ride Together, sitting side by side. A tire burst, Chet fell out first. And Blanche came tumbling after, With a heigho. etc.. etc.. etc. Old brother Frank was a jolly old soul, And a jolly old soul was he. He called for his pipe and he called for his bowl Cntil called bv Adamowski ! (And then well, never mind!) •Patty. Patty (yes quite • ' batty ), What makes you go so slow? Experience wide, and much else beside, Has made me so. v ' know. IQI ' cfjr Mtumt 12 ' A ' Cubist picture in the Neume at last! Here it i ! Title. Sweet Twilight Reverie. It has recently inspired M. Destraussy to the writing of a tone-poem. The music is Prestississimo and Sforzandis- sissimo throughout. 128 ' Cjjr j rumr 1913 INSPIRATION RECENT FASHIONS IN PROVERBS. A Good Dame is Rather to be Chosen than Great Riches. ' Go to the Sluggard thou Ant : Consider his Ways and be Wise. A Joy-ride goeth Before Destruction and a Sporty Spirit Before a Fall. - ' ' Tall Aches from Little Toe-corns Grow. There ' s many a slip ' twixt Lip and Lip. As you Owe. so shall you Weep. Better Never than Late (For Mr. Elson ' s Classes). A Penny Earned is Seldom a Penny Saved. After Dinner Loaf Awhile — after Supper Loaf some more. Love, and let Love ! Do Unto Others as they Would do Unto You — if They Had the Same Chance. To Yearn is Human ; to take vour Medicine, Divine. i9 l 3 129 i?. £ C. Cennts Sssoctation On May 6, the first meeting of the association was held, at which the following officers were elected : The annual tournament makes spirit run high among the girls resid- ing in the dormitories. Each hall is represented in both the singles and doubles and the winners are awarded cups and racquets, according to place. The contestants for this year ' s tournament on June 3, 4. 5 and 6, will probably be Anne Baker for Gardiner, Bertha Grave: for Dana, and Helen Fair for Frost. Claire G. Oakes Clara Ingham . loretta curley President Secretary 1 reasitrer 1 3° 191 The Ensemble Menagerie by one of the Beasts with apologies for the omission of the wild-cat. gorilla, hippopotamus, scrambled egg. asparagus-on-toast, turtle-dove, lizard. Swis -cheese. grasshopper, etc.. etc.. etc. ! 3 2 ' Ctjr fiteumc 1913 Name. Worst Fault. Favorite Stunt In 1983. ADOLPH Accuracy Talking to Mr. Ensemble An advocate of the new theory (single blessedness) BARBIERS Dress Writing to Europe Founder of a new Religion BENSON Society Making trousseau Married (we hope) BISHOP Argumentation Hard work Debator BREWER Making- eyes Engaged I Signified matron BURR ILL Kmbroidering Harmonizing colors Happy matron COOPER Meekness Playing in Ensemble A second Caruso CROSBY Theater habit Eating chocolate Diplomat DAM N Careful speech Dancing Settlement worker DERRICK Smiling Florid speech Knight errant DOLLOFF Attendance at Ensemble Smiling Head of private kindergartet PAIR Holding offices Dancing Pres. of Woman ' s Club GILLIATT Jollity Gayety Humorist GRAY Playing in Ensemble He-he! More he-he ! GOODSPEED Talking Asking questions Teacher of system HINCKLEY Fussing Playing in Recital Milliner HUNT Talking (?) Silence Walking with H. Whiting HYDE Dictating Solfeggio Suffragette INGHAM Appetite Spending money Society leader JORDAN- Hustling Playing contrapuntal compositions Authority on counterpoint KENT Silence Teaching General Class Suffragette LAKE 1 ' c t i ci u r M . 1 ( 1 V_ II ' All — . s,tud ing niusii LANE Primping Making hats Still primping LINCOLN Conscientitmsness Teaching Sunday School Missionary LITTLE JOHN Sewing- Forgetting Female Paderewski LUND Giggling Cnopping Balsam Still looking for that lost cnoj i MAIER Relaxation Playing Music With My Meals urOuUWSKl 11. A 1 T ' P ' r T- 1  OCW lllg Hurrying De Voto II. iS J Xv U 1 . 1 - 1 j 1 1 1 ■ i l ' XV ei. Klt lir Disturbing the peace Preceptress ot Dana Hall J I I j Iniatiating Sinfonians I-iil imi- FP ' S luaUcl 1 1 1 v V i uir Beauty Parlors POWELL A rgufyin ' Playing solitaire Teaching RUSSELL Class spirit Supporting two Supporting more SNOW Preciseness Teaching STANLEY Tech shows Playing Debussy Famous artist SWISHER Modesty Motoring Keeping house TAG EN Accompanying violinists Asking questions Head of a Normal Dept. WADDELL Criticising Arguing Critic on Boston American WHEELER Love for Bull Dogs Clogging in wooden shoes Limsterdam 19 1 3 Tlfjt flmnxt Name Worst Fault Favorite Stunt In 1923 Sr inlying ' Working Still studying JbOlooiiiAl English diction Movies Still going G E R B Fidget ing Making fudge stump speaker L I CAS s,-i ssing German Prof. Hurrying Exits Bo win ' A T 1 k V TP ( A I 7. 1 V Breaking the ice Strolling in Fenway She ' d like to know NEEKAMP Study of medicine Laughing Coon shouter QUINN Masculinity Turkey trotting Light opera star SIZE Acting Editor of Life S L ' OFFORD Fickleness still tickle WHIPPLE Knowin ' everybody Being with Billy German grammarian WOOD Sporting Fussing Driving a Mitchell ASHLEY Walk Y aring good-looking clothes Professional Organ Tuner CHAP IN i   f GODING Chewing gum Hunting Neume adds. Same thing NICKLES Reticence Walking quietly An exponent of Mr. Gilbert ' s theory IU BINSON Attending class meetings Riding towards Worcester Teaching WILKINS Love for automobiles Cooking chafing dish suppers on a stove Coach of B. A. A. Hockey Team MATTHEWS Fussing Flaying ragtime With the Boston Sym- phony Orchestra DE LASCIA The ladies Roller skating Ask Fletcher MAINENTE Playing flute Composition Director of the Conservatory at ( ?) Texas 134 1913 A Conservatory, my dear, is not a place where they raise Mowers. That is, not necessarily. Of course, you can raise flowers in a conserva- tory, but isn ' t it vastly more interesting to raise Art? Agatha, I am shocked ! To think that you should indulge in that vulgar attempt at humor! Raise the roof ' as far as you have been able to hear! Indeed! I fear that you will never rise to a true conception of the beauty, of the grandeur of Art. Art for art ' s sake — how artless ! To interpret all life ' s emotions, passions, moods, to lose yourself in the thrill of a masterpiece, to forget that you are you, to know only the charm of the music and to follow where it leads — that is the reward of the Gods. They DON ' T squeal, at least, none except the new ones, and the players do not make noises like a cross between a German band and a lively cat fight, — with an L train thrown in now and then ! Can you expect the potters ' clay to be changed instantly into the perfect vase? Xonsense ! It takes time and effort and brains — hear me? Brains!! It is a crude lump which is first put on the wheel, but the projections are smoothed, the clay made symmetrical, graceful, beautiful, and lo ! it is finished. Well, suppose the vase is broken by the servant girl ; lias it not allured someone by its beauty, has it not Jim says — What? He ' d hate to be an angel and never do a thing but practice on a darned old harp and sing and sing and sing? Well, I never ! SOME WILD YOUNG THING TO KISS BEHIND THE DOOR g totft tcfes for funtors Junior — What is music? Ror.ERTA Kennard — At the dormitories it ' s organized noise. No, Fisher, a three division song form is not a club sandwich. Yoii don ' t have to Hunt for Gladys; just go to Potter Hall. Senior — Can you tell me who those two Juniors arc Junior — Yes — that ' s Yogel Ann Eliza. The latest nickname for the Con. is Preservatory, because it is full jf peaches — and incidentally — a few pairs. DRUG STORE GOSSIP Mr. O. — Have you ever seen that girl before? Junior — Yes, often. Mr. Q. — Have you ever noticed anything funny about her? Junior — Why, yes, come to think of it, T have seen you with her once or twice. 9 3 ' Cfjc tumt Overheard in First Session Harmony Class: Little Cox. Boy — I have some tickets for the theatre tonight. Little Cox. Girl — Oh, have yon? Let me see them. Proudly he pulled them out of his pocket and showed them to her. Parquet! she exclaimed. Parquet? Is that a good show? W iggle, wiggle, little hnger. How I wonder why you linger. L ' p above the keys so high. W hen you should just make them fly. Mr. Dexxle (angrily) — See. I can write my name in the dust on this piano. Junior (admiringly) — Sure, there ' s nothing like eddication, after all, is there. Sir? BEAUTY NOTES. Even the prettiest nose looks bad in other people s business. Trampling on other people ' s feelings is the worst thing possible for the feet. Hard lines about the mouth can frequently be removed by the rea- sonable use of a smile. Eyes can be brightened effectively by looking on the pleasant side of life ' Which would you rather have on hand, A grand baby or a baby grand? A grand baby often screams and hollers. While a baby grand cost- eight hundred dollars. flnmxt MELLOW DRAMMER. Scene — Recital Hall. Time — After Mr. Elson ' s lecture. ( )ccasion — A Sinforria initiate n. Characters — Damsky, clarinetist; Fischer, flutist. Necessary Properties — Mr. Frank Russell, a flute, a clarinet, an audience. Introduction — Scene opens with much noise in foreground. Plot thickens. Damsky (blozving an ear-splitting blast on his clarinet) — This, ladies, typifies melancholy. Fischer is seen hut not heard. Crescendo — More noise. Duet for flute and clarinet in various keys (a la ScJwenberg) . Diminuendo — Large and fluent vocahulary on the part of Fischer. Gurgle from Damsky. Finale — Russell with Hook! NOTICE. The Net me Committee respectfully requests the kind contributor who handed us the following joke, to draw a diagram showing the location of the point : The ensemble was very effective and we saw the band play. ' Cfjc jl cumc i39 JUNIOR WANT COLUMN. W anted by Lyle Trusselle — A minister. By Gladys Hunt — A little class spirit. By Hester Deasey — Someone to keep step with me. By Dorothy Willis — Breakfast at eleven. By Maude Beaudrey — A ragtime Pianola. By Laura Yenable — Someone to call me cutey. 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Overlooking Boston ' s Beautiful Fenway The Nearest First Class Hotel to the Conservatory of Music and Only Two Minutes ' Walk from the Dormitories. Curopean $lan ate£ from $2.00 up L. H. TORREY, Manager €mers on College of ©ratorp HENRY LAWRENCE SOUTHWICK President The largest school of Oratory. Literature. Physical Culture. Dramatic Art and Pedagogy iu America. It aims to develop in the student a knowledge of his own powers in expression, whether as a creative thinker or an interpreter. Many N. E. Conservatory students enter for special classes. Summer session. Teachers is demand. Thirty-third year opens September 23rd. i£ enb for Catalogue HARRY SEYMOUR ROSS, T)ean HUNTINGTON CHAMBERS HUNTINGTON AVE. BOSTON m Ittcrjftelb g tubto ARLINGTON • Photographs That Almost Speak Special Rates to Conservatory Students is ttttng£ ftp Appointment TELEPHONE ARL. 307 ADVERTISEMENTS State Street Trust Company BRANCH OFFICE COR. MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE AND BOYLSTOX STREET, BOSTON L ESIDES doing a general banking busine ss we have steel storage vaults for safe keeping of silverware, jewelry and other valuables. Rates are reasonable and inquiries are invited by letter or telephone. Back Bay 5240. STATE STREET TRUST COMPANY MAIN OFFICE - 33 STATE STREET BRANCH OFFICE - 130 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS OF MOST MODERN CONSTRUCTION AT BOTH OFFICES Athenia Corsets Chandler ' s Corset Store 12-14 Winter Street 422 Boylston Street Boston - - - - - Mass. COMPLIMENTS OF THE DORMITORY GIRLS ADVERTISEMENTS Onyx Hosiery TRADE MARK FOR MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN Unapproachable for Quality. Style and Durability Best Merchants Delight to Sell Them Lord Taylor New York WHOLES A. LE DISTRIBUTORS FOR SALE BY LLJTD Q LJ 250 HUNTINGTON . riir kjv n, avenue Opposite Symphony Hall DIEGES CLUST If We Made It It ' s Right CLASS PINS FRATERNITY PINS CUPS MEDALS 149 Tremont St., Boston, Mass. . . . THE . . . BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES 132 BOYLSTON STREET Telephone, Oxford 23958 Branches in over oUO leading cities in America, Europe and Africa. Pupils traveling may trans- fer the value of their lessons from one city to another without additional cost. PRIVATE AND CLASS LESSONS AT SCHOOL OR RESIDENCE. BEST OF NATIVE TEACHERS DAY AND EVENING SESSIONS Terms reasonable Catalogue on application GRAND PRIZES AT ALL RECENT EXPOSITIONS The Berlitz Method is the only one whose prin- ciples were adopted by the Congress of Modern Language Teachers held in Paris in 1900, also by the Ministers of Instruction in France and Rus- sia. TRIAL LESSON EREE New Classes Constantly Forming SCHOOL OPEN ALL SUMMER COMPLIMENTS OF M. T. BIRD CO. 5 7 WEST STREET, BOSTON Telephone 5946 B. B. J. M. PETROS Srtnttg Jlnnat Designer Decorator 543 BOYLSTON ST., BOSTON, MASS. ADVERTISEMENTS Women are depending more than ever before on good figures produced by good health. The present models of correctly-made corsets are comfortable and give the most stunning effects to the ap- pearance of the wearer. In selecting a specially attractive model for the up-to-date girl we would be sure to mention KABO Model, No. 5020, price $2.30. Other models $1 .50 to $3.00. For sale by L. HIRSCH, Opposite Symphony Hall 250 HUNTINGTON AVENUE Telephone 253 1 -R Back Bay Established 1879 LANDERS ' %unt ) anb Coffee ouse 327 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE 16a -20 HUNTINGTON AVENUE 196 DARTMOUTH STREET BOSTON, MASS. A. G. LANDERS, Manager - - ENGRAVED CARDS ■STEEL 6 C0PPEP P TES 30 BROMFIELO ST. ROST0N m l James Cafe 241-243 HUNTINGTON AVE. (Near Mass. Ave.) FRENCH j4ND A2£E%lCAtNL CUISINE IBacfe Map Cafe MCOTUST UNIQUE HOJKCELIKE JKCusic Evenings and Sunday Afternoons Huuler ' s Chocolates and 3° fBons GEO. B. ASIN1AC Contferbatorp rarjuatts wishing to secure lucrative employ- ment in the leading educational in- stitutions should connect themselves with the i£o£ton jHusitcal anb Cbucattonal pureau 2 1 8 TREMONT ST., BOSTON This bureau is now in its fifteenth year of successful operation and is managed by HARRY C. LAHEE Formerly Secretary of the 5 £eir England Conservator}: of JOCusic. ADVERTISEMENTS O. H. BRYANT MAKER OF HIGH GRADE VIOLINS VIOLAS, CELLOS and BOWS Expert Copyist of Famous Cremonas. Maker of the perfected Amber Oil Varnish in all the desirable colors. Violin makers ' supplies, wood, tools, patterns, varnish, etc. Founder of the Boston School of Violin Making. Old violins bought, sold and exchanged. 250 HUNTINGTON AVENUE - BOSTON, MASS. Telephone, 5254 Back Bay REINHARDT ' S BACK BAY BAKERY DELICATESSEN A SPECIALTY 252 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE (Opposite Boston Storage Warehouse) TEL., BACK BAY 21830 Wovh from tfje printer May 8, 19 13. Mr. Guv S. Maier, Class 1913, n. e. conservator v of music. Dear Sir: It gives us pleasure to enter your order for printing The Neume for the class of 1913. The work will he pushed with all haste as re- quested. To those of the students who are not familiar with our work we desire to say that we print here a good many well known publications and books for particular people, and that a portion of our plant is in operation day and night for the convenience of those who want quick service. YYe hold ourselves in constant readiness to print a book or a booklet, a pamphlet or a program. Yours very truly, E. L. Grimes Co.. By E. L. Grimes, Tr. 122 Pearl Street, Boston. F-0-CLAR.K RNGRAVING COMPANY PHOTO ENGRAVERS B O S T O N-MAnSnS ' TELL 1S3 • • O XJTOR,D FRANK O. CLARK. MANAGER