Reed College - Griffin Yearbook (Portland, OR)

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ent, was held thisya. :erts were presentedt; ;tmas concert, an em most attractiveafiaist idle-lighted chapel, it- eaves an indelibleii: special soloists wereg: trial Melodies which E :ciative audience. 0i; ted Rose and Old 3135. k-songs arranged bit , 975: w a:?.?' informal lectures on music appreciation given in the Anna Mann Cottage have provided enjoyable yet profitable evenings. The Portland Symphony Concerts as well as those of Visiting artists have been unusually well attended this year by college students. STUDENT ARTISTS Elizabeth Gore, chorus director, with her enthusiastic leadership, has put new life into the chorus work this year. She is a pianist of ability and her contributions to chapel services are always much appreciated, whether piano solos, or in piano and organ duets with Miss Murton. M. Lucile Murton has been organist and chorus accompanist for the past three years. Her carefully selected chapel programs, played with breadth of expression and well-chosen registration, are most worth while. The piano work of Earle G. Blew has been a great addition to musical activities of the college during the last year. Mr. Blew delights his hearers with his delicate touch and artistic interpretations. 55

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- 5 7 5 ' hi h share of r cl SIC one of the fundamental Joys of 11166,. clalms a g . art ent intelrelg at Sged College. Although as yet a mu51c department 1s a dream of the future, we have good reason t . . . . appreciate the unusually good Opportunltles wh1ch come to us for extending our knowledge of this realm of art. CHORUS One of the most popular organizations on the campus is the Reed College Chorus, membership of which includes faculty and student alike. The position of director, which is always filled by a student, was held this year by Elizabeth Gore, a junior. Three most successful concerts were presented during the year, the first of which was the traditional Christmas concert, an event that is con- sidered as unique in the city and is one of the most attractive affairs of the calendar. The atmosphere of the holly-wreathed, candle-lighted chapel, with the singing 0 think it is not far distant, and in the meantime W5 4; ' r355 Mn mMRW I. .15rn5T 3 :3: .03? tggwiir 5M 5.5::th mV' 5 $rrp' of old beloved carols by the vested choir, leaves an indelible impression. Miss ggrrt'ww Goldie Peterson and Mr. J. Erwin Mutch as special soloists were greatly enjoyed. The Recital of Folk Songs and Traditional Melodies which was given early in April, likewise attracted a large and appreciative audience. Old favorites such as Men of Harlech, My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose and Old Black Joe won the hearts of all, while a group of Russian folk-songs arranged by Kurt Schindler aroused much interest. Miss Louise Huntley and Mr. Otto Wedemeyer were soloists on this occasion. I , The final concert, presented during Commencement Week, was a fltting climax to the years work. The beautiful HSpringtideH cantata by Rachmaninoff, with piano and organ accompaniment, formed the major part of the program. Mr. J. Erwin Mutch as baritone soloist, Miss Alice johnson at the piano and Miss Lucile Murton at the organ deserve much praise for their splendid work. Organ solos by Miss Murton added to the interest of the program. OLDS MEMORIAL ORGAN The Gothic chapel in the west end Of the Arts Building forms a rare and beaUtiful setting for the frich-toned Olds Memorial Organ which is the source of many mspirational chapel services. In addition to this daily opportunity for organ 1 music, monthly lecture-organ recitals are presented by Mr. Lucien E. Becker, F. A. G. 0. Planned to give a historical knowledge of periods Of music as well as 5 the characteristics of various composers, these recitals are of educational value. 54 '5

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1.920 A. R. A. No year since the war has seen the Amanda Reed Association as active as it has been during the year 1920-21. Every department has hroadened the scope of its works, and successfully carried on its campaigns. So dlverse and numerous have been the pursuits and endeavors that the chief executlve, Edith Turner: has nearly turned gray trying to keep track of the work being done by herlsubordlnates. The vice-president, Gertrude Opp, also chairman of the social committee, declares after her experience managing parties, that iilt isn t as s1mple to give a party as It looks? but simple or not her management was surpassingly successful. Some of the largest projects credited to the A. R. A. this year have been launched by Orpha Phelps as chairman of the social service department. Of these the distribution of Christmas baskets and the party for Industrial Girls were most notable. Carol Cummings most efficiently conducted the Bible-study group with the help of Mrs. Runyan, an alumna of Reed College. Elizabeth McKinley, chairman of the civic department, evolved a new plan for the administration of her responsibility: the HFireside Discussion Meetings, which will become a lasting institution. A hiking club was formed with Margaret Thomas as chairman. When the roll is called up yonder, Saint Paul will have a special air-express and a clear track reserved to transplant the Reed College Co-operative Store counter and cash-register into the iiHappy Abode. For the worldly existence of that institution is nothing but one kind Samaritanian deed after another. If it isn't supplying a new hair net for some luckless co-ed whose thoughtless dance partner has wrecked her last one its providing a square meal, to one of those hapless individuals whose alarm clock always beats him to breakfast Incidently, the Co-op. endures so much of Pluto brimstone on earth that the celestial Gate- Keeper will rush it to heavenly reiel ut of pure humanitarian principles. Under the astute generalship of Hobart Benson, the Co-op. has completed the eighth year of its existence with coffers overflowing and pennants flying. The iilnfant Industry, of 1913, which has progressed steadily thru two student genera- tions, reached the height of modernity during the past year with a live-Wirevad- vertising campaign and a stock of everything from tweezers to shoestrings, nOt to mention a 1930 model cash-register and a mountain of candy bars endowed with mystlc powers for inveigling stray nickels. 56 33:33.17 1 a 3,3113. l: m 31..er V691 ff :mnvw