The Minneapolis journal., 1906-07-29

for three years had charge of the art
department at Stanley Hall, and has
had eminent success there as elsewhere
in her teaching. She has had the best
possible equipment for her profession:
seven years of study in the schools Of
Monnies, Garido, Merson and other
world-fa famous artists and teachers.
The course in the department. of ex-
preston includes voice training, liter
ary interpretation, life study, imper-
sonation and dramatic art The care
fully planned work will be in charge Of
Miss Blanche Nannette Williams, read
er and teacher of reputation. Miss
Williams is a college woman, as well as
Oratory, and has done additional work
in other of the best schools of the coun-
try. She has for the last two years
been head of the school Of expression Of
Elizabeth college. .,>-s. -,
;5 The Residence Plan. s>.
/ The residence plan, which has been
in operation since 1908, was formulated
to meet certain just demands and rec
dents. - '." -"
It provides for such students: - " T..
That they pay. tuition only for their specially.
That they live under no unnecessary restric-
tions as to daily routine. ~ =. .'. .
That they have the inspiration Of close con-
tact with artist teachers of their own speciality
That they live home life with women of ma
tnrity. and culture who are interested in the
highest development of each girl. ~ ~.
That they escape the obvious disadvantages
| and dangers encountered by young women 'who
60 away to the city, to study with private
| teachers, or in Conservatives without a resi-
| dence department. g.. =. . rs-...SE.. !. +
That they be given the best possible oppor-
iffoof IN In That ~ Ind ~
without which their talent will be of little
real value to them or to the world. ~
Conservatory Cottages.
The cottage plan has been formu-
| lated to meet the needs Of mature
young women, who, while devOting
their entire effort to their specially,
desire: -.
| First-To live refined home life under prop.
er chaperonage, in an atmosphere stipuating to
their talents and conducive to their highest de-
velopment women. ~, IL = .r..-- :
Second--To regulate their own expenses as is
done in university sorority houses, thus mate
rally lessening the cost of their education.
| Third-To enjoy all social and literary advant
ages Of Stanley Hall, and all the opportunities
offered by the Minneapolis Conservatory while
living under house regulations drawn up by
| themselves. 80 ,;@. s5 a.
With Miss Evers as president, the
full conservatory staff under the direc
! tion Of Mr.. Pontius is as follows:
Music.
/ voice-William n. Pontius, Clarance A. Mar
shall, Florence E. Parks. George Cope. z;
! Pianoforte-Maurice Esner, Helen e. Briggs
/ Gertrude Dobyns, Jennie Scott-Collins. Assist
ants to be appointed.
Violin and Ensemble Playing-Scott B. Pow
/ ell.
Harmony, Counterpoint and History of Music
William H. Pontius, Helen E. Briggs, Scott B
Prowell. 4
/ IS Organ-Hamlin Hunt. Es
1 Harp-Loretta Dellone.
Orchestral and Band Instruments-Instru
from the Minneapolis SYMPHONY orchestra
Flute. Max Guetter; clarinet August Triebel
cornet and trumpet, Byron Morgan; doubl
bass, +. e. Won Whitman; French horn and al
brass instruments-Edward J. Erck: oboe Her
man Wuerz; bassoon,. Achille Heynen.
Art.
4. Grace Woodward
i Expression.
/ Voice Culture, Interpre tation and Dramati
Art-Blanche Nannette Williams, Grace e. Ger
rish.'
Psychology-Olive Adele Ever
English literature and Rhetoric-Estelle Hol
brook.
Il French-Kate Brousseau.
j 81 German-Dora O.. Bennett
Physical Education-M. Lucille Adams
Dancing and Social Form-Eva s. Pinney.