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The magazine will be continued henceforth by subscription.
Another set is the Zeitschrift fuer Psychologie and Physiologie der Sinnesorgane, nine volumes. This magazine will also be placed on our subscription list.
Our periodical list has further been increased recently by the addition of the following publications: Bulletin of the American Geographical Society, New York; The National Geographic Magazine, Washington; Bulletin of the Geographical Club of Philadelphia; American Machinist, New York; American Physical Education Review, Boston; Modern Astrology, London; Journal of the British Astronomical Association, London.
School of Fine Arts.
The graduating recitals begin May 11.
Mr. Lamb is studying voice with Professor Farrell.
Prof. Cravens will meet with the Oratorio Society Monday evening, March 29.
The Seniors are questioning how they can improve upon Music Hall for graduating recitals. 'Tis a question!
The class in history of music are still enjoying illustrated lectures Wednesday afternoons. Hereafter, for four weeks, there will be an extra lecture Mondays at one.
Friday, March 19, was a red letter day in the history of the School of Fine Arts, for then it was that Prof. C. A. Preyer made his debut before a Kansas City audience. Faculty, students and friends united to do him honor. Thanks to the courtesy of Mr. Ross, of the Union Pacific, travelling accommodation and rates were all that could be desired. The orchestration class spent the morning at orchestral rehearsal, Mr. Behr having kindly allowed them admittance. It did not take long to recognize Mr. Behr's skill as a conductor, and the enjoyment of the concert was enhanced by the knowledge of the different instruments used, gained in several weeks previous study under Prof. Penny. After a dainty lunch at Bullene's the Western Art gallery was visited and a talk
upon art given by Prof. Clark to the music students, he having previously visited the gallery with his art class. His talk proved very instructive. The interest of the day culminated, of course, in the symphony concert, the K. U. crowd entering their boxes at 4 p.m. After a Mendelssohn overture and a Haydn symphony, the latter being especially well rendered, Prof. Preyer appeared, and was greeted with hearty applause. Inspired by the orchestral accompaniment the pianist went beyond any previous effort, carrying his audience away with the brilliancy of his execution, and holding them in hushed attention under the sway of his soulful interpretation. We knew that Prof. Preyer was a great artist, and what is more, we know now that Kansas City knows it too. After being twice recalled Prof. Preyer responded with an encore. The party returned home in the evening, and all were unanimous in saying that the day had been perfect in every respect. Much praise was heard on every side for the manner in which Prof. Penny had conducted the arrangements, he and his wife devoting themselves entirely to the pleasure and comfort of the party. The only thing left to wish for is that this may be an annual occurrence both for the sake of ourselves and Prof. Preyer.
Those who attended the recital last Wednesday found a treat in store for them, for Mrs. Olcott, sister of Mrs. Preyer, favored the audience with two selections so beautifully rendered as to cause her to sing an encore. Her tones are clear and ringing and her charming manners add much to her pleasing voice. The two numbers, Liszt's Etude in D flat by Miss Wiedemann, and Chopin's Romance from Concerto in E minor by Miss Lapham, second piano Prof. Preyer, deserve special mention. Miss Effie Proud, the second Freshman who has played this year, played Sternberg's Moment Musicale in a creditable way. In truth, the entire program was good. Approaching spring seems to inspire the music student.
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