Word: songe
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...things peculiar to Oberlin is the opening of each recitation with prayer or song...
...verse of the number is a trifle below the Advocate's usual standard, although the triolet entitled "Leigh Hunt" is much the better of the two poems. "A Winter Song" could hardly be called a poem, however, for there is not a poetical image, simile, or turn of thought in the whole song, and the Shakspearian specificness of diction at which the author aims cannot be said to be happily attained...
...both "Dawn" and the "Villanelle" are more than mediocre. One or two lines of the former are good, although in consideration of the innumerable word-harmonies of which "Dawn" has been the theme, it is not strange if one notes the lack of a single original strain in the song. The "Villanelle" is correct in form and in a certain brightness of fancy reminds one of Herrick. As a villanelle it is praise-worthy...
...Villa Rosa, the home of Mrs. Morrison, on Twenty-fourth Street. The house was artistically decorated with flowers and evergreens and the college color was everywhere to be seen. The Governor of Minnesota was expected but was unable to be present. Heffelfinger, who appeared to enjoy the "Hoodoo" song so much at the concert, was present at the reception with several other well-known Yale men. The next morning the fellows straggled back to St. Paul. In the afternoon a very delightful tea was given by Mrs. Stone of Summit Avenue; this was one of the most enjoyable events...
...Rhine Wine Song, Mendelssohn...