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

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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

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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

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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