The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-10

be put on an equal footing with men and that men should not govern women even In the affairs of government, and that men should not fix the code of ethics Tor women. While the address may not nave been and alally was not approved oy many who heard it. all agreed that u was departure in behalf of spice and variety, and that in this advanced age we are all willing to hear all sides and all views. We are not ready in Alabama yet for woman suffrage and the partici- patton or our women in politics. but it is said that the address was well received as literary gem and as a most enter taining effort The only objection I have heard to the adoption of Miss Parrishs views Is that instead of purifying and eievating the ballot. as women do every. tnlng that they touch, that once tEey go Into politics they will be degraded and sink below the present high level and drag men down with her-all agree ing that home is the place for women where she exerts the highest influence upon society and gives to politics all the purity that there now is in it. The Art Exhibition was held during the day, The Art Department is distinct feature in the plan Of culture and 1t Is avowed that when properly taught art studies furnish a wholesome discipline to the perceotive powers. cultivate habits of accuracy, i'm potN OCllSdCy lO buS taste, give dlScrlm- ination to the judgment, call out the dom- inant creative faculties and fill the mind with ennobhng conceptions. The art studies are complete and thorough and the exhibits this year go to show with what efficiency and degree of devotion these studies have been pursued, all being most favorably commented upon by com petent critics In this tepartm ant the seeming motto of this excellent sch )ol has been followed out to the letter-.hat what ever Is worth doing at all is wortn doing well, and in the very best manner pcs sible.
 Music.
 The divinest of the fine arts, where aesthetic culture in all its richness Is said to be attained. is in music. This depart ment is presided over by Dr. s. Becker von Grabill. world renowned pianistI formerly assistant of the court pianist to the Emperor of Germany, fellow professor with XaZer Scharwenka. fellow professor with Carl Bildau, Berlin, and Joseph Breild of Leipzig. last accepted pupil of Anton Rubinstein.
 In announcing his contract for another year. pr. Massey says:
 "Dr. von Grabill is one of the great composers and concert pianists of the day. He carries two European decorations and has been honored with the degree of Doc tor of Music. He has toured Europe and America with remarkable success. On ac- count of a desire for rest from public travel and mild Southern climate he has consented to remain a while with us We congratulate the pathons of the College on having the services of such a man. During our experience of twenty-seven years we have had in our employ over thirty teachers of plano Most of them have been good; some of them excellent; two of them now being directors of mu- sical conservatories of note. But we do not hesitate to say that MT. Won GrabiIl is far superior to any musician we have ever had in our faculty. His compositions are ranked with classical works, his per formances are marvellous in finished tG%h- nique and power of interpretation. But as a painstaking. indefatigable teach CT, who knows what to teach and how to do it, and who possesses unusual ability to inspire his pupils, he is the most won derful combination We have ever seen. He is courteous and helpful to the other teachers securing uniformity of method through the entire music department of the College.
 He has been with us since last Sep tember. We are much pleased with him as an affable, cultivated gentleman, who speaks German and English equally well. He will remain with us newt year"
 Miss Estelle R. Delano is also employed in this department as instructor In voice anu PleihOANi SS' ''iiS i. ''l No DS eNti S1NSSi lent teacher and a splendid character, and Is a graduate of the New England Con- servatory of Music, in which she studied five years, taking rank among the best students. She has had two years of nor nal class training and Is a fine teacher of pianoforte as we'll as an exquisite singer. The Boston Musical Bureau which has. m past years. recommended several of the best voice teachers. states. Miss Delano has a good voice, Is bright, intels gent and one of the best singers at the Conservatory. and stands equal to the teachers you have had"
 Concert.
 The concet Monday night was an in ! strumental treat and the good behavior and frequent applause proved the interest of the audience. This is the program: I. valse A Flat (Moskowslx)-Miss AL ice Little.