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Newspaper

The Cornellian

Location

Mount Vernon, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1913

Page

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Associations Hold Forth in Usual Services

Lenox College student orator Nicklas led the Y M C A meeting with a talk on dangers of overemphasizing single activities. He urged balancing physical mental and spiritual sides and warned against being slave to self. Gertrude Dodd led the Y W C A service on spiritual defeats and how to face them with purpose.

A. S. Nicklas Lenox College Dent Ternoon Gertrude Dodd Jesus

Science Club Tuesday Meeting on Education Methods

The Science Club meets next Tuesday at 6 10 PM in the chapel. Professors Betts and McDonald lead the program on The Application of Scientific Methods in Measuring Results in Education, a topic of universal interest due to the recent scientific movement in education.

Betts McDonald

Knox Cornell Track Meet Sparks Dual Meet Tension

Knox and Cornell clash in the first dual meet of the year with Knox strong in distance events and Cornell boasting sprint speed. Despite Knox holding the state champion in the weights, points may come from seconds and thirds as hurdles and jumps remain unsettled.

Knox Cornell Pretty Slim Correll Coe

Conservatory Rehearsal Highlights Student Solo Performances

The conservatory presented a Wednesday afternoon program featuring piano solos by Gladys Bate Mozart and Arenski Ava Brinck, vocal solos including Cradle Song and Dedication, violin Cantilene, and other works by Moszkowski Massenet Franck Dvorak Mendelssohn Liszt. Performers included Mabel Bailey Wylma Cox Dora Moller Bernice Graham Lenore Silliman Lilian Guild and others.

Moszkowski Mildenberg Mabel Bailey Bendel Wylma Cox Ronald Bernice Graham Borouski Lenore Silliman Mendelssohn-Liszt Lilian Guild

Academy Oratorical Contest at the Chapel Tonight

The inter-society oratorical contest at the academy is set for 7 30 tonight in the chapel. Contestants include Clare Golden Merrill Albert Laura Wilcox and Frances Bunce.

The Academy Clare Golden Merrill Albert Laura Wilcox Frances Bunce

Oratory Recital Held by Association Hall Students

In Association Hall the Oratory Department hosted its monthly recital with four pieces. Alberts opened with Aux Italiens, Bowen interpreted Miss Archer Archer, Umbreit spoke A Transatlantic Romance, and Hovious closed with Mrs McKee on the Higher Cult. The performance showed high class work under Miss Baker despite some stiffness from two readers.

Association Hall Oratory Department The Miss Umbreit New York

Martin lorns Contest at Milton Hall Draws Local Winners

Miltonians held the Second Martin lorns Contest with Harold Trease taking first prize and Herbert Peet second. Judges were Professors Meyers Lamale and Garrard. Trease won a Martin lorns watch fob, Peet received a cash prize. Speakers included Chas Harris and Herbert Peet among others. Senior class pins arrive for sale at Hoover jewelry store.

Martin Lorns Harold Trease Herbert Peet Meyers, Lamale Garrard Martin Torns

Girls Grex holds second annual social event

The second annual Grex attracted about 225 guests including college girls and Guild ladies in the gym reception area. Dean MacLeod and Miss Marjorie Edwards introduced speakers after breakfast as Mrs W Adams read a Greeting from the College Guild and Mrs Alice Rigby Moore recalled Cornell from a distant view and the college’s influence on its graduates.

Guild Dean MacLeod Marjorie Edwards Gertrude Dodd College Guild Alice Rigby Moore Vernon

Bass Henri Scott Triumphs In Rome Opera Roles

Philadelphia native Henri Scott of the Chicago and Philadelphian Grand Opera Company achieved early triumphs in Rome. He became the first fully American trained bass to find success in Italy and one of the few Americans to headline in a leading American opera house. He is noted for his imposing presence, warm powerful voice, and near perfect diction.

Henri Scott Philadelphia Chicago Philadelphian Grand Opera Company Rome Italy

Grinnell Loses Close Battle To Cornell In Windy Afternoon

Cornell defeats Grinnell 4 to 3 after a late rally in the eighth inning. Kuebler pitched well for Cornell allowing four hits, while Party and Marston contribute key hits and scoring plays. Grinnell errors and late pressure keep the game tight through nine innings. Box score unavailable at press time.

Cornell Grinnell Marston Baird Allen Edwards Greenwood Artie Hunt

Walmer Gives Recital With Quartet Aid

Delmar Walmer presented a junior recital in the auditorium with a string quartet. The program included works by Lachner Schumann Brahms Leschetizky and Schumann among others with performers Permelia Allen Marguerite Geiger George Aylesworth and Harry Platner listed as participants.

Delmar Walmer Lachner Bang Oeste Leschetitsky Schumann Diana Marcia Allegro Brillante Permelia Allen Marguerite Geiger George Aylesworth Harry Platner

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