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The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-28
Violin Department

The general course of study in the Violin
Department is very similar to that in the
Vocal and Piano Departments. The ele-
mentary principles are covered in the first
SIX grades, called the Preparatory Depart
ment. The Academic, Normal and Cole
giate Courses are then taken up in turn the
completion of the latter earning diploma
e 1t may be we'll to state that the Normal
Course is separate from the Collegiate
Course, in that it is taken by those seek
ing teachers certificate.
In the Violin Department, all stringed in
struments used in orchestral work are
taught, including violin, viola and cello.
Harmony is taught, beginning with the
Sixth Grade
When the pupils become far enough ad-
vanced, they are placed in the Junior Or
chestra, which rehearses regularly each
week. later, they take up regular work in
the Senior Orchestra, which plays regularly
at the Bible School in Shiloh Tabernacle
each Lords Day forenoon, and on practi-
cally all special occasions.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-28
Important Notice

All persons intending to come to
the Feast of Tabernacles, to be held,
God willing, in Shiloh Tabernacle,
Zion, Lake County, Illinois, from
Wednesday evening, July 9th, to
Lords Day evening, July 10th, and
who will want rooms, should at once
write to
APOSTLE EUSTACE l.. CAREY,
Administration Building,
Zion, Lake County,
Illinois.
Meals can be had at Zion Restau-
rant, Zion Stores.
In order to accommodate all per-
sons wanting rooms, we should at
once hear from one and all.
WILBUR GLENN VOLIVA.
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but only a few have the tenacity of purpose
to stick to it until they have reached the
goal
And it means something to be admitted as
a member in Zion Band proper. That opens
up another line of thought, which we shall
not go into in detail Only the best per-
formers may become members, men who
are carefully selected and qualified to hold
their own in band work anywhere.
There are three band organizations in
Zion = a drum corps, composed of little
fellows from ten to fourteen years of age,
the Junior Band of about twenty-five pieces,
and the Zion Band proper, magnificent
organization of fifty pieces. All three or
CARNATIONS will appear on parade this year,
on the Fourth, and during the Feast of Tab
ernacles.
Just word on this subject in closing:
All of us have been annoyed by the be-
ginner next door or across the alley, toot-
ing his horn almost necessarily day and
night But did it ever occur to you that
is the only way he can ever become good
player? And the more Of neighborhood
nuisance he makes of himself, the better
his chances of success, because that means
constant application. Bandmasters tell us
that some promising young players become
so discouraged by uncharitable remarks re
garding their practice, that they give it up.
We all enjoy hearing a good band, but
boy has to practice before he can be a
part of it. One writer has humorously ex-
pressed it. that "a cornet in the neighbor-
hood is a crime, a clarinet an unmitigated
nuisance, but when band all gets together,
the harmony is SO beautiful that small
boy will follow it from Eighteenth street
till supper time" Therefore let us swallow
Our annoyance and be charitable with the
boy who is learning to play. Some day,
we will be glad to hear him.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-28
A Very Pleasant Social
Gathering
&C. B. W.

At the Social Gathering held in Shiloh
Tabernacle On Wednesday evening, hun
dreds of members and friends of Zion who
had moved to Zion City since March l,
1911, occupied seats on the main floor All
9th persons sat in the gallery
Early in the evening, all newcomers
filed by the General Overseer, who stood
near the platform, shaking hands with him
and each handing him card showing their
full name and address.
The General Overseer then addressed
them in few informal remarks, saying in
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-28
Band and Orchestra Instrument
.r&- Department

Nothing inspires parade, a picnic, or
other public occasion, like band. Just
imagine Fourth of July picnic, if you can,
without band 1t would, indeed, be dull
affair
We wonder how much our people really
appreciate the splendid, beautifully uni
formed Zion Band, or realize how much it
contributes to the success of all red-letter
days which mark the milestones in lions
progress. One thing is certain, and that IS,
when it goes outside to play in other cities,
it instantly attracts attention, and people
crowd around it by the hundreds and hearth
ly applaud.
In Conservatives of music over the coun-
try, there is no established grading sys-
tenn recognized in the teaching of band in
StrumentS.
In this respect, Zion has struck out on
distinctly original lines. The work has
been divided into ten grades, correspond
ing with the piano grades, and the same
additional subjects are taught such as
harmony, musical history, ETC., thus giving
the pupils very great advantage over stu
dents in other schools.
The following Instrumentation IS taught !:
piccoloes, flutes, oboes, bassoons, clarinets
and the saxophone family - kind OF
cross or hybrid between wood-wind and
brass-wind instruments, having brass
body, but being operated by reed like a
clarinet. Then comes the brass-wind faml-
", including comets, trumpets, bugles, al
toes, horns, trombones, baritones and tu-
bas. Some trombones, barltones and tu-
has vary in form. There are also percus-
sion instruments, including bass drums,
snare drums, timpani, bells, xylophones, and
various other small instruments used for eff
fects.
The pupils have the privilege of taking
ND any of these numerous instruments which
offer a great attraction to the average boy.
Moreover after starting, they may change
from one instrument to another more suit
able. if desired. It is impossible, however,
for any one person to play all the instru-
ments we'll, no matter how efficient musl-
clan or bandmaster he may be, because GER
tain set of muscles become adapted to play
ing a particular instrument. He may be
able to plav all of them little, but only one
or two well.
Bv far the best period of life for boy
to learn to play an instrument is during his
school DAYS. 1t is then that his mind is
accustomed to mental application, and it is
then he has time to devote to practice. by
the time boy graduates from the Prepara-
tory Department of Zion Schools, he ought
to be a fairly good performer. II ne
neglects his opportunities at that age, 1t IS
more than probable that he will never again
have such a chance as his time later on
will be taken up by numerous other mat
tiers.
Learning to play band instrument is no
childs play. As in all other branches, the
how who wins out and becomes a thoroughly
good player, is the one who is willing to give
up many pleasures and devote his time to
hard mental labor and long hours of prac-
t;ce. Many start in the race, stirred to en-
thusiasm by hearing band play on parade,
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Zion Department of Music
Continued from first page)

study of Harmony, Musical History and
Pedagogy is taken up.
The line of instruction is up to the high
est standard of conservatory work to be
found anywhere being not only complete,
but thorough in every respect. The high
est ideals are kept constantly before the
pupils, who are given to understand that no
work is satisfactory except when these are
attained. Furthermore, pupils cannot hope
to reach the desired goal except by con-
slant hard work
Advanced students sometimes devote
twenty-five hours week to practice on one
lesson. Many of them give twenty to twen-
ty-four hours week. These are the ones
who show results. They mean business
Beginning with the Sixth Grade, pu-
pill must give at least fifteen hours prac-
tice to each lesson. Failing to do this, he is
sent home and required to show certain
number of hours practice before being al
lowed to recite.
Regular school work is sure indication
of pupils industry. If he stands high in
his grades at school, you may rest assured
he will make an earnest piano student.
Therefore the records of new pupils are
carefully investigated
OF course, there is such thing as a
brilliant student progressing more easily
than duller one But it is constant ap-
plication which counts no matter how gift
ed he may be- All great pianists, such as
Paderewski or Josef Holman, never
neglect their daily practice. A pupils very
brilliancy may be his undoing. The con-
slant plodder may attain the goal sooner
than the overconfdent genius who neglects
his work The old familiar story of the
hare and the tortoise may we'll apply here
the same as in all other branches of school
activity.
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-28

Cottage Annex, on June u, % and 80,
between the hours announced elsewhere in
this paper We shall therefore, at a later
date, devote separate article to descrip-
ton of the work on exhibit at that time.
Commencement Recital Program
RENDERED JUNE oath, 1919
INVOCATION
PIANO-(6 hands) La Papillion. !. Hoist
Lillian Woodman, Josephine Martin,
Eula Myhre
PIANO-Mazurka Caprice, op. 38
Wallenhaupt
Mary E. Ross
VIOLIN-Concerto No. op. 76
(2nd and Sd mOvements) De BeriOt
Roy c. Wedekind
PIANO-Sur LIE Lac op. 100. ....... Smith
Mary E. Bishop
PIANO-Witches Characteristic :. Wallace
Miriam Hollingshead
EXPRESSION-The Picture on the Wall
A. w. Hawks
Lutte NJ Leech
PIANO-Caprice de Concert op. 40
Gottschalk
Esther Paul
PIANO-Rustle of Spring. ....... .Sinding
Evelyn T. Uhlik
TUBA-The Storm King Ringleben
Chester S. Bagg
PIANO-Rondo Capriccioso, op. IA
MendelssOhn
Pearl S. Biddle
VOICE-The Slave Song. ... del Riego
Edith Carey
PIANO-Etoile Brillante op. 275. Bohm
jeanette K. Hustled
CLARINET AND FLUTE-Dreamy
Arthur Kendall and Miriam HOllingshead
PIANO-Valse de Concert, op. 2, No.
Wieniawski
Daisie D. Frye
VIOLIN-Concerto No. 9, op. 104,
(2nd and 3rd movements De Beriot
Sydney G. Stewart
PIANO-Grand Gallop ChromatiQue,
Mary V. Sweeney
BENEDICTION
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Mr.. Albert D. Campbell, of Kansas, now
stationed at Great Lakes, spent Lords Day
with his old neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. F. M
Kesler and family, of 27O6 Enoch Avenue.
Mr.. William KILLER of downstate. lust re
turned from overseas, spent a few DAYS,
last week, with Mr.. and Mrs Mark White
side, and Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Capp.
Zion Apron and Handkerchief Factory is
extremely busy, the great need being for
machine operators and other help to fill
the orders which are coming in.
Mrs. Henry Dunke, of Elmira, Ontario
Canada, is visiting her daughter, Mrs.
Charles Middleton, of Gideon avenue, and
her granddaughter, Ruth and Elsie Stein
acker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Baughman and
son, also Mrs. Amelia Roszhart of down.
state, visited Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Baughnan
and family over Lords Day.
Zion Candy Factory is exceptionally busy
tor this season of the year, with business
steadily increasing. Orders for Fall de-
livery already are coming in.
Deacon Edgar Leech made business
tour to DesMoines, Omaha, Kansas City.
and other western cities, this week, in the
interests of Zion Baking Industry.
Mr.. Roy Ewing, student in the Chi
cago University, visited his cousin, Mrs.
John Thomas, over the weekend; also other
relatives in Zion.
Mrs. Maren Christophersen, two daugh-
tiers, two sons and a married daughter with
her little son, have moved to Zion from
Berwyn, Illinois
Gerald Miller, son of G. C. Miller, has
arrived IN Zion from Altoona, Wisconsin,
taking employment in Zion Baking Indus
try.
Mr.. c. N. Richards has purchased ~
acres of land from the Zion Estate, the
tract adjoining his farm west of Zion City.
Mr.. and Mrs p B. Newcomer and family
have moved from 2621 Elizabeth avenue
into their property at 5000 Elm avenue.
Mrs f. c. Dulmage and family are
installing a plumbing and water system in
Zion Plumbing, Heating and Sheet Me
tai Department has erected windmill for
Mr.. Nels Johnson, on the Milwaukee Road.
Deacon William Hoyt has purchased a
residence property from the Zion Estate,
located at 2o25 Gideon avenue.
Mrs May Buzzard of Indiana is visiting
her father, S. w. Osburn and family of 2325
Elijah avenue.
Mrs. Anna jarrett, with two children, has
moved from Chicago to Zion, locating in
The Bethel
Miss Bertha Jaeschke, of Wisconsin, is
visiting Miss Mabel HASTEN of 26O6 Eliza
beth avenue
Mr.. Don Kesler and family have moved
from 28O7 Enoch avenue to 31O2 Ezekiel
avenue.
Miss Dorothy Peterson is guest in Zion
Home
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-28
Art Department

In this department special attention is
given to oil painting. An Exhibit of this
beautiful work will be on display in Temple
The theocrat. [volume] (Zion City [i.e. Zion], Ill.) 1914-1949, 1919-06-28
Commencement Program
RENDERED. JUNE 18th. 1919
Assisted BY
ZION ORCHESTRA
Il. j. Hire, Conductor

Assisted BY
ZION ORCHESTRA
l.. j. Hire, Conductor
SELECTION
Zion Orchestra
INVOCATION
BRASS AND Misunderstanding Breezes
(Serenade) ............... ROSenkrans
Is Pupils-Band and Orch. Instrument Dept
PIANO-Concert Caprice, op. 10. .Raff
Marion M. Priddy
VOCAL-Moonligh ..F flaming
twenty-five Pupils Vocal Department
PIANO-Rhapsodie Hongroise No. g. List
Grace l.. Kendall
VIOLIN-Concerto op. 81 (1st
movement) .......... Beethoven
Richard F. Hire
Accompanied by Orchestra
PIANO-Concerto in minor, op %
(1st Movement) Saint Saens
Blanche E. Tilbury
ORCHESTRA-Polish National Char
acteristic .................. Scharwenka
PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS,
BY THE PRESIDENT
BENEDICTION
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Class of 1919
PLANO DEPARTMENT
GRADE CERTIFICATES

Beatrice V. Anderson
Wilbur Gladstone Ball
Ruth Mary Beall
Isabelle Becker
Vera Ruth Biddle
Dorothy Mabel Bird
Dorothy A. Burningha
Gladys Caudell
Wesley Gordon Carey
Harold Glenn Carsley
Esther b. Crawford
Victor E. Cederstaff
Elizabeth y. Forby
Ruth Elizabeth Hall
Mildred Edna Hill
Ruth Joy Hollingshead
Muriel Gretchen HUH
Inez Louise Jordan
Ruth Marie Kratz
Gertrude l.. Kuechler
Pearl T. Ludlow
Faith Ruth Mark
Jeanette Mason
Beulah June Mitchell
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Esther N. Naffziger
Laura Evelyn Naffziger
Carl w. Newcomer
Ethel Mary Norton
Ida Leone Peterson
Helen Pitcher
Erwin Clare Kendall
Lois Bell Ridgeway
Dorothy L. Robbins
Marguerite Ellen Ryan
John T. Schmallfus
Fred Schott III
Lillian Lydia Shumaker
Elmer Erwin Siemon
Sharon A. Smith
Victor Ralph Story
Gladys Viola Stow
: Theodore A. Swanson
Josephine U. Taylor
Ruth Esther Thompson
Theodore w. Wedekind
Ruth c. Woodman
Olive Grace Wright
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T II E T HEOC AT

A weekly Paper advocating the Rule of God in
the Individual, in the Home in the State In
the Nation. and in the World.
The Theocrat is maintained by and In the In
terest of the Christian Catholic Apostolic Church
in Zion
WILBUR GLENN VOLIVA Editor
Theodore Forbyr Business Mgr
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ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
JUNIOR CERTIFICATES
Mary Mar Elizabeth Bishop Mary Esther Paul
Josephine E. Martin Lillian Elizabeth
Eula Ardys Myhre Woodmal
SENIOR CERTIFICATES
Evelyn T. Uhlik
NORMAL DEPARTMENT
TEACHERS CERTIFICATES
Pearl S. Biddle Jeanette K Hustled
Daisie Dele Frye Mary Viola Sweeney
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT
JUNIOR CERTIFICATES
Miriam NJ Priddy Grace L. Kendall
Blanche E. Tilbury
VOCAL DEPARTMENT
GRADE CERTIFICATES
Esther Cook Isabel M Robinson
Amelia E. Harwood Lois Mae Wedman
FIRST YEAR CERTIFICATES
Esther Ruth Sweeney
VIOLIN DEPARTMENT
GRADE CERTIFICATES
Pearl S. Biddle Silas " Moot
RSsstST F5aEss ans R RBsr
Samuel e. HARDWOOD Merle Delight Piper
Henry Wayne Heuber William -.
Ruth A. Jackson SchmallIus Jr.
Mary EStelle Johnson Leon OuVer onaM
Opal Eva Mason Helen Rebekah TayIor
Charles T Mason Reuel Quinten Tillman
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
SENIOR CERTIFICATES
Sydney G. Stewart Roy c. wedekind
COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT
DIPLOMA
Richard F. Hire
EXPRESSION DEPARTMENT
FIRST YEAR CERTIFICATES
Esther Mary Crary Joy Pheby Mapes
Lutte Nav ieech Anna Ether Strachan
BAND AND ORCHESTRA
INSTRUMENT DEPARTMENT
GRADE CERTIFICATES
coRNET BARITONE
Earl Kenneth Cook Stacy Carey
Lucus A. Taylor ,,,,c
CLARINET DRUMS
Daniel Carl Butt Samuel e. HARDWOOD
Raymond G. Casperson ao~r,
James w. Dreyer ThOMbONh
]. Harold Zweizg l.. Eric carey
PICCOLO
Walter Glenn Butz lobfA
Erwin Clare Kendall chester .. bass~
ACADEMIC DEPT.
JUNIOR CERTIFICATE
FLUTE
Miriam Hollingshead
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Make all remittances payable to
WILBUR GLENN VOLIVA, Publisher
once of Publication. Administration Building.
Zion. Illinois, u 8. A.
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Calendar

Mr. Albert D. Campbell of Kansas, now
stationed at Great Lakes, spent Lords Day
with his old neighbors, Mr.. and Mrs. F. M.
Kesler and family, of 27O6 Enoch Avenue.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-01-06
Government and Railroads.

New impetus has been given to the
argument pro and con now going on
throughout the country on the question
of government ownership of railroads ~
the announcement that Judge Robert s.
Lovett, upon resigning as a director Of
the railroad administration, declared
himself with those who believe in federal
supervision and regulations only
As one of the most experienced rail
road magnates in the world, Judge Low
ett's opinions should be given their prop
err weight. He says competition in serv-
ice and facilities should continue, but
that it should be eliminated in the rates.
Government ownership, he concludes,
would make those of the past look in
significant and that politics would so inn
preguate the system as to become a
national scandal
Public reflection upon these assertions,
coming from such a source, in these fluid
times is necessary. The open mind win
bring the American people to the right
solution. Undeniablv Judge Lovett has
put his finger on a VIGOROUSLY weak spot
Of the argument Of government owner.
ship. PORK is our national disgrace
and one which no one cares TO see en-
throned in the railroad systems. -Bos
ton Globe
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-01-06
WELLS RIVER
Hon Alexander cochran's Funeral Was
Held Friday.

Hon. Alexander Cochran, ope Of our
most able and influential citizens, died
at his home on South Main street last
Wednesday morning, Jan. !, at 4 o'clock,
after long sickness Up to the very
last he retained his mind and was very
cheerful patient.
Funeral services were held AT MS late
home Friday afternoon az $3.50, Revs.
Fraser Seayer and Lewis officiating. Iu-
ial services were held at Groton Satur-
day morning and were private. Inter
ment was in the family lot. The large
number attending from St. Johnsbury,
Montpelier Groton and Ryegatc, and tic
beautiful flowers, attested TO high Is
TEEN in which he was held by his many
friends and business associates.
Alexander Cochran was the son Of
Robert and Jean Cochran and was born
in Ryegate May ~ 1885. He was next
to the oldest OF eight children, five boys
and three girls. He received his early
education in the Ryegate public schools,
later attending Newbury seminary at
Newbury. During his early life he was
dealer in farm stock and produce. In
1866 he entered business at Ryegate Cor
ner, having purchased what was known
as the corner store. He remained here
as general merchant until 1889. During
this period of time he acted as town
clerk and town treasurer and was post
master for % years. He was also Justice
of the peace during his entire residence
in Ryegate. In 1882 he went into part.
nership with his brother-.a-law at Grot-
ton and removed there in 1899. He was
here until 1896 when he removed TO his
present home at Wells River. He sold
his interest in the store in 1904. From
then on he acted as financial hacker to
several concerns, among which was the
Blue Mounain Granite Co. of Ryegate,
which he was obliged to take over at
the failure of the company. In 1879 he
was elected director in the National bank
of Newbury, later being made yice-pres-
ident, and was president when he died.
He was also director in the Merchants
National bank at st. Johnsbury and
the Capital Savings bank at Montpelier.
Until the merger Of the NJ & w. r. r.
r. with the B. g. M. he was director in
this company. At his death be was ac-
lively interested in numbering projects
both at home and abroad, particularly
large concern in Canada.
Mr.. Cochran was member of the
state Democratic committee from Gale
donia county for many years. He was
Democratic candidate for senator and
state representative and in 1910 was rep
rssentative to Congress He represent
ed the town OF Groton at Montpelier in
1896
Alexander Cochran married Theresa,
laughter of T. n Hall, Sept %, 1866.
~ this marriage they had four children,
Robert Newton, who died in 1871, Joseph.
inc Elizabeth, Gertrude aud Theresa
Jean. During his last illness he was
cared for by his daughter, Josephine,
who devoted her entire attention to his
care.
During his life Mr.. Cochran has done
great deal Of good and the people Of
this and surrounding sections will miss
in him good and staunch friend.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1919-01-06
CURRENT COMMENT


Windham County Fish and Game War
den j.. r. Metcalf OF Brattleboro recon-
mends that the present deer law be
changed SO that ell deer shot while
doing damage to crops shall be the prop
erty Of the state He thinks this will re-
move from farmers the temptation to
get little fresh meat Probably farm
ers will not object if they are permitted
to shoot deer found in any cultivated
field whether doing damage or not and
arc given a voice in the award of dam
ages, A deer in cultivated field will
do some damage even if he doesn't eat
mouthfu of anything and if he isn't
eating one minute ne is pretty sure to
be the next. That is what he visits the
field for As to the killed deer be-
ing the property of the state, he comes
pretty near being so aSw under the rul-
ing of the present fish and game com
missioner who orders that the value of
the carcass shall be deducted from any
award made for damage caused by the
deer, which seems to be an Interpretation
OF existing law which amounts to new
legislation. Bellows Falls Times.