Valparaiso University - Beacon / Record Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 28 of the 1919 volume:

fall w; m n. , . rm .f ,m . ?.i why w ,.. E Y. K O m; . 3 5A. r . 1., an, . n1 3 A v mus O. P. KINSEY, A. M. RETIRED PRESIDENT H. K. BROWN PRESIDENT E. W. CHAFFEE, BAC. MUS. DEAN 0F CONSERVATORY PIANO AND THEORY O. E. WEAVER, BAC. MUS. VOICE AND PUBLIC SCHOOL MUSIC Four HELEN AXE-BROWN STEPHENS, B. S., M. MUS. VOICE MABEL SPOONICR-SCHL'LIVIZ Hun Mrs. men Fire GUST-AV STEPHAN, BAC. MUS. VIOLIN AND ORCHESTRA S ix CLARENCE LOOMIS, BAC. MUS. PIANO ADAM P. LESINSKY CLASS PRESIDENT OLD FORGE PENNSYLVANIA Bachelm 0 f M usic. A true lover of Music. Lesinsky came to Valparaiso in 1916 with the experience as a conduc- tor of the band and orchestra in Old Forge and a band in Scranton, Pa. He became a valuable member of the Conservatory Symphony Orchestra. After war was declared he joined the N avy and was made a member of Sousafs Band. He returned to Valpo in the Spring of 1919. His services as cornet soloist were always cheerfully given and greatly appreciated by his audiences. His ambition is to teach Theory of Music and to conduct an orchestra and band. He is a serious student and President of the Class of 1919. Seven LUCILE COLLETT CLASS SECRETARY COKEVILLE WYOMING T. C. Voice. ttBright gem, instinct With music, vocal spark. It was a western breeze that blew ttColly to us in 1916, an evil Wind that blew good. In 1914 ttCollyh finished a normal course at the University of Utah. After teaching for a year she attended a summer session at the University of California. t1Colly has charmed many an audience with her sweet voice. She 'is Class Secretary. tColly is a conscientious worker, and to such a one success is sure to come. Eight W. PAUL NEAL CLASS TREASURER WELLINGTON OHIO Public School M usic.. If music be the food of love, play on. A graduate of Wellington High School in 1916. Entered the Valpa- raiso University Conservatory as a student of Piano, Voice and Public School Music in 1917. Paul has played various instruments in the Sym- phony Orchestra and the city band. He has obtained a supervisor's license in music from the state of Indiana. Paul intends to obtain a diploma in Voice and to make High School and Conservatory teaching his future work. The Class of 1919 showed its confidence in Paul by electing him class treasurer. Nine HAZEL B. GREY REMINGTON INDIANA T. C. Piano and Voice. - Speech never faileth her. Hazel was graduated from the Remington High School in 1916. She has studied piano, voice, violin, and played a baritone horn in her home town orchestra. HazePs deep, melodious voice was frequently heard in Recital Hall, bringing a thrill of pleasure to all Who heard her. She ex- pects to be back again next year to take a course in Public School Music. Ten ELSIE A. BORCK ROGERS M IN NESOTA T. C. Piano and Voice. Alack, there lies more peril in thine eye Than twenty of their swords. Elsie hails from the Gopher State, and has always been willing to dig . She studied music at the College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, during the year 1914-15, and was a member of the College Choral Club. Elsie made her appearance in Valpo in 1917, a homesick looking girl, to contian the study of Piano and Voice. With her winning smile she captured the hearts of many friends. As to her intentions for the futureewoll, you never can tell ! lu'lv w n FLOSSIE G. CAIN LA FAYETTE INDIANA Public School Music. Her music in our hearts we bore Long after it was heard no more. Flossie is the weighty member of our class and a HHoosier . She was graduated from the West La Fayette High School and studied for two years at the La Fayette Conservatory of Music. She came to Valparaiso in 1917 to continue the study of music. Flossie Will teach Public School Music in Nebraska the coming year. Herets success to you, Flossie, and lots of it. Twelve RACHEL M. WILLIAM S MAITLAND MISSOURI Public School M usic. Hark! Her numbers soft and clear, Gently steal upon the ear; Now louder and yet louder rise, And fill with spreading sounds the skies. Rayh' came to us from the Show Me State with winning ways and Willing to be shown how to accomplish great things. After her graduation from the Maitland High School, hRay spent a year studying music at Wes- leyan College. Then came her two successful years at the V alparaiso University Conservatory. She expects to teach Public School Music and Art. Thirteen TIJrOpbecy ' Duluth, Minn., April 6, 1952. EAR SATURN: i I have just returned from South America, where I have been for the last fifteen years as a missionary. One day last summer a small party and myself started for a trip through the jungle to find a savage tribe of Indians whom we had been sent to do what we could to convert. On the tenth day of our journey we came upon a magnificent villa surrounded by gardens, the most beautiful I have ever seen. We were all tired out, and this place looked so inviting that we decided to stop and ask for a nightls shelter. As we advanced we came upon a midde-aged woman reading to a little girl. Her hair, which had once been auburn, was now streaked with gray, and when she turned to us we saw a sweet face upon which long years of patient sorrow had left their marks. Through all these signs of age I could still see something that seemed familiar to me, and upon searching my memory, who should I recognize but Rachael Williams. Of course, I had to have an immediate explanation as to how she happened to be living in such a beautiful place but so far removed from civilization. She told me that in 1922 she had married a young musician, and the first few years of their married life had been spent touring the United States giving concerts. When they had toured the United States several times they decided to go to South America, give a few concerts and then spend some time seeing the country. They had been there but a short time when her husband fell in love with the picturesqueness of the country, and a mad desire seized him to spend the remainder of his life there com- posing. She had protested, but to no avail. She said ever since he had brought her there she had had everything a woman could wish fOr but companions, which, of course, one could not expect in such an out-of-the- way place. He would take spells of musing, sometimes for a whole week, during which time he would not speak to a soul. But she said she didnlt mind that, for she knew when he came out of it he would write a wonderful composition. ltBut, I asked, ttwho is this great composer who is your husband? I will show him to you if you Will promise not to speak to him, for he is musing now. You used to know him, she said. Fourteen She led me through beautiful scenery to a quiet place among the palms. There we saw a bent old man with long, gray beard and hair, standing with his hands behind him and gazing into the distance. I could not recognize him, and I said, liRachael, I certainly never knew this man. Who is he ?,I She told me it was Paul Neal, but he had changed so I could hardly recognize him then. I spent the night and part of the next day with her, and when we left Paul was still musing. When we returned from our trip I spent a few days in Buenos Aires, before starting for the United States. One day while there I went down town, and not having much to do, I went to a picture show. The place was so crowded that the usher could not find me a seat. I wondered what could be the attraction to draw such a crowd in the afternoon, but I had but a few minutes to wait, when there appeared on the screen the picture of three aeroplanes flying close together among the clouds. One person was managing all of them, jumping first from one to the other. After per- forming a number of feats among the clouds they came down, and the heroine, for it was a woman, came forward and bowed. To my surprise it was Hazel Gray. I suspect you have seen her in pictures, for I under- stand she has become quite a star. When I landed in New York I was met by a friend who, knowing me to be fond of music and also that I had been isolated from the musical world for fifteen or twenty years, took me to hear the Beethoven Symphony Orchestra, which, by the way, is the greatest orchestra of the present day. You can imagine my surprise when I learned that the conductor is Adam Lesinsky. You would really be surprised to see him, for he looks scarcely a day older than he did when we knew him at Valparaiso. My stay at New York was not long, for I was in a hurry to get home, and having several places I wished to visit I had to make my stay at each place brief. While in Washington I met Lucille Collett, who told me after leaving Valparaiso she had taken up the study of Law and is now J udge of the Supreme Court of the United States. The rest of my trip was quite uneventful until I reached home, when to my joy and surprise I found my next door neighbor to be Elsie Borck. She is now a widow and has three sons in Harvard University. Your old classmate, FLOSSIE CAIN. Fifteen T'Events + FALL TERM inE Conservatory Orchestra, with twenty soldiers from the '- i131 Training Detachment Band, gave a concert in the Auditorium, 1 under the direction of Prof. Stephan. The following evening Altruria. Mr. Weaveris pupils gave several private recitals during the term. Mrs. Stephensi pupils gave a private recital, after Which Mrs. Stephens entertained with a luncheon at the French Cafe. Mr. Chaffee,s pupils gave a private recital, and the following Sunday they were entertained at his home. Several music students went to Chicago Thanksgiving to hear Galli Curci. WINTER TERM A Music Club was organized under the direction of Elsie Torgerson. Messrs. Lisman, Neal, Wahl, and Keene were the members of the popular Male Quartette. SPRING TERM Mr. Weaveris pupils gave several private recitals during the term. Mr. Loomis resumed his teaching after a period of Army service in France. Mrs. Stephensi pupils gave a private recital. Refreshments were afterwards served as a surprise to Mrs. Stephens. The Flat Tire Lyceum COP, composed mostly of Music students, gave successful entertainments at Taft and De Mott, Ind. Their first attempt failed on account of tire trouble. Mrs. Stephens entertained the Music students at a tea in her studio. The May Musical Festival, under the direction of Prof. Stephan, was a great success. The Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra gave two concerts. Richard Czerwonky and other noted artists were heard. Pauline Saylor gave a piano recital the last week in the term. Sixteen Hokes :Oe Someone in appreciation class: ttWho is that making so much noise out there ? Mr. Chaffee: iiThat is Miss Gray coming to class. hos.- How is it possible for Rachael to get the 6 :45 train when she gets up at 6:30? Answer: To use the taxi for a dressing room. :0- Miss Cain was compelled to change her seat during the May Festival, because Frank Thomas, who sat next to her, insisted upon holding his girlis hand. .s-ohh. Mr. Lesinsky has been reported holding conversation with a certain married woman. Are there not enough young maidens in the Conserva- tory? h-Oh Mr. Weaver: You may take the bass part in this chorus. Miss Myers: ttI canit sing bass? 0 BEFORE EXAMINATION Miss Skoniecka: I am going to give you the examination this morn- ing. Here are the questions. 9 iiWhat are the precaution instruments Tell the color of the kettledrums. Seventeen SCENES WE WILL MISS Mr. Weaver climbing out of his studio window, because his door was looked as a punishment for teasing Ruth Bennett. Mr. Stephan making a reduction on season tickets for the May Festival concerts when sold in bunches of one dozen. Miss .Borckis blue and yellow hose worn upon the day of her initiation into the Sorority. 0 Miss Leah Steed is going for a long bicycle ride when she gets home, She thinks it is safer than riding with the llFlat Tire Lyceum Co. O Mr. D. R. Clemons of Danbury, N eb., has engaged Miss Pauline Sayler, our renowned pianist and accompanist, for a life-time position. 0 Mrs. Schuldt to Miss Williams after taking her first lesson: Now you may send Willie in? Miss Williams, to first boy she meets: lers. Schuldt wants to see you, Willie. non Miss Borck seems to be very popular with all the new soldiers and sailors that come to the Hill, for she brings more to Altruria for meals than all the rest of the girls. O Hereafter Miss Collett will be more cautious when speaking to strangers, to make sure they are not camoflauged friends playing an April fool joke. hH Mr. Stephan: Are you taking whistling lessons ? .. Miss Gray: ilNo. Mr. Stephan: Then shut up. Eighteen Mr. Weaver in Public School Music class: Wagnerts widow died the other day. Rachel looking rather surprised. Mr. Weaver: ttYou knew Wagner was dead, didnt you ? Rachel: ttWhy, no; I haan heard about it. gag: One day Miss Lilian Sayers gave a demonstration of grand opera, singing to one of the theory classes. When she recovered from her grand, final bow, who Should be standing before her but Mr. Chaffee. e-Oa On the evening of May 12, When Mr. Stephan was very excited because Miss Noe and Mr. Campbell, the artists for the evening, did not arrive, two girls had great sport by driving up in front of the Auditorium as though they were the artists. As soon as Mr. Stephan found they were not, they would drive away, only to drive up in the same manner a few minutes later. W -t fbinleaJ-A d .7. 4t ,a - YMV h' m 'w r' 1 VALPARAISO UNl v mew; ,4. f Nineteen