Ditones, Rising and Falling Tritones, and Alternations; Cadence -Monads, First and Second Duads, and Rising and Falling Triads. 7. Application of Principles in Rhythmus, Emphasis, and Grouping. 8. Normal Methods. 9. Close analysis and practice of Shakespearean Extracts, representing all the different emotions and passions. 10. Class-drills on Selections and Individual Recitations of same by pupils, with close Criticisms upon the application of principles. 11. Extempore Speaking, to accustom pupils to a correct expression of their own thoughts. 12. Rhetoric continued (one recitation per week). 13. English Literature continued (two lessons per week). 14. Private Lessons (number indicated by the demand). 15. Oral and Written Examinations.

SPRING TERM.-THIRD COURSE.

1. Review of last course by examination papers. 2. Vocal Culture under the leadership of the members of the class, subject to the direction and criticism of the instructor. 3. Oratorical and Dramatic Action. 4. Practice in Rostrum and Stage-business. 5. Study of Principles in response to special questions by the pupils, using for reference the books in the library. 6. Oratory, ancient and modern. 7. Sources of Power in Oratory. 8. Sketches of the Seven Great Orators of the World, and study of a representative selection from each. 9. Close criticism on writing and delivery of Original Orations and Essays. 10. Bible and Hymn-reading. 11. An Evening's Programme of Readings, Recitations, and Impersonations, each number of which the pupils will be required to give before the class for criticisms of both pupil and instructor. 12. Study and reading of one Modern Play. 13. Gas-light Matinées on Saturday afternoons, given by candidates for graduation. 14. Rhetoric completed (one lesson per week). 15. English literature course completed (one lesson per week). 16. Private Lessons (one or two per week). 17. Hasty Review of this course. 18. Oral examinations.

SUMMER TERM. -SHAKESPEARE COURSE.

1. Individual Vocal Culture and Physical Development given in private instruction. 2. Lectures on the History of the Drama and Lives of Great Actors and Orators. 3. Writing of Essays and preparation of Addresses on elocution and oratory. 4. Private Reading and Review of Rush's "Philosophy of the Voice." 5. A short course of lectures on the Elementary Principles of Logic. 6. Writing of Theses preparatory to graduation. 7. Completion of the prescribed course of private lessons. 8. A close study and analysis of character, plot, and incident in Two of Shakespeare's Plays-One Tragedy and One Comedy-with expression of the sentiments and personation of the characters presented. 9. Recitations of Selections before the combined classes of the school and visitors once a week. 10. Final Examination on the whole year's course, required of all candidates for graduation. 11. Commencement Exercises, by the graduating class.

The above-named course is the regular course given each year, and is intended to represent the work necessary for graduation. In each term, however, other classes are formed to suit the requirements of pupils of different degrees of advancement, who may enter at the beginning of any term. In the Winter Term the first course is repeated; in the Spring Term, classes in the first and second courses are also formed; and in the Summer Term there are always classes in the first and second and sometimes in the third, courses in addition to the regular Shakespeare class. In the Summer Term, which is most convenient for the students and teachers of the various schools and colleges, more of Normal Methods and lectures on how to secure, organize, and teach classes in elocution will be introduced. In this term the classes meet daily, the object being to secure all the instruction possible in a given time, thus economizing both time and expense for the pupil.

It is frequent that pupils attend one or two terms, and then remain out of the school a term or more for practice and development, or to teach elementary classes in elocution. This, as a rule, is not advisable, as it delays graduation; but when it can not be avoided, such pupils should keep track of the work they have completed and that which is still to be done, and re-enter the school at such a time when they can join classes of the proper grade.

PRIVATE COURSE.

Members of the classes who take private instruction are drilled thoroughly upon the application of the philosophy of utterance to the reading and recitation of selections of their own choice, or that which has been selected at their request by the teachers. Private pupils, not members of any class, who wish only to take a limited course, are permitted to make their own selection of readings, and the character of the instruction so far as it does not conflict with the true methods of development.

PHYSICAL CULTURE

is so essential to the acquirement of the highest degree of excellence in strength of utterance and endurance that arrangements will be made for drill, in the early part of the course, in the principles of Indian-club, Dumb-bell, and Free Gymnastic exercises, so that pupils can continue them at their leisure throughout the year with their practice in vocal culture. In addition to these, a DUPLESSIS COMBINATION PORTABLE GYMNASIUM has been provided. This is a practical ex ercising-machine, which combines in one the following six different kinds of apparatus, viz.: 1st. Two kinds of pushing and pulling weights, with weights adjustable from 5 to

30 pounds to each handle, to develop the flexor and extensor mus · cles of the arms, chest, back, abdomen, and legs. 2d. A rowing.machine, weights adjustable with sliding seat, to develop the forearm, back, and legs. 3d. A wrist-machine, with weights adjustable, to develop the grip, wrists, and fore-arm. 4th. Parallel upright chest-bars, to exercise the arms, shoulders, back, chest, sides, waist, and legs. 5th. Indian-club rack with clubs of different sizes for strengthening wrists and arms, and for straightening stiff and curved spinal columns and round shoulders. 6th. Dumb-bell Box, with dumb-bells of different weights, for general exercise and development. All pupils of the school have daily access to this gymnasium throughout the year, and are instructed and encouraged in their exercises. No one will doubt the importance of this department as a sanitary measure, aside from the fact that it promotes cheerfulness and good feeling, gives a clearer mind and steadier nerves, thus increasing one's powers for practical work in any business or profession; and it perfects the body, giving symmetry to each part and grace to every movement.

LECTURES ON THE ORGANS OF VOICE.

Flavel B. Tiffany, M. D., of the Medical Department of the University of Kansas City, has been permanently engaged to give a course of lectures on the Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology of the Vocal Organs, with instructions as to their preservation and healthy action. Each lecture will be illustrated with models and by enlarged pictures and cuts of the organs thrown upon canvas by the college projector. The action of the living larynx will be shown by means of the laryngoscope. In order that pupils may receive these lectures at a time when they will be of greatest practical utility to them, they will be given at the opening of each term. It is found that the drills in vocal culture frequently detect a previously diseased larynx, which is amenable only to medical treatment, and which, if not cured, would impede the progress of vocal development. Full-course pupils, whose organs require treatment, may receive the same without additional charge, except in case of surgical operations, when special rates will be given.

SPECIAL LECTURES.

We attribute much of our success to the efforts of Special Lecturers who have been employed in the institution from year to year; and encouraged by the liberal manner in which the people have responded to our efforts to supply cla-sical entertainments, we are determined always to employ for our lecturers men of the highest rank and authority in their irrespective departments. In the Spring Term of 1880-81 the

school enjoyed a two weeks' course of Bible, Shakespearean, and Miscellaneous Recitals by the veteran actor and elocutionist, Mr. JAMES E. MURDOCH (author of "Vocal Culture," "The Stage," "A Plea for Spoken Language," "Analytic Elocution," etc.)

To those who were conversant with the principles of elocution, this course-combining as it did some of the masterpieces of sacred writing, history, tragedy, and comedy-was a consummate exemplification of the principles they had studied, while to all it was a most pleasing exposé of the art of expression. It was delightful to hear the voice of this teacher of our greatest actors and orators. The audience felt confidence in that refined and artistic expression, which comes with all the delicate touches and with no loss of vigor, through fifty years of practical experience on stage and platform. These lecture-readings, and also those which Mr. Murdoch gave in the winter term of 1882-83, were pronounced by the press and the people as the most refined and instructive series of entertainments ever given in this city.

In the winter term of 1881-32, the Hon. B. C. Hobbs, LL. D., gave a most satisfactory and entertaining course of ten lectures on English literature and other subjects kindred to elocution and oratory, which directed the attention of both pupils and visitors to the importance of these studies, and the value of elocutionary training. We intend to continue these special lectures each year, and always employ the best available talent.

It will be gratifying to those who are interested in the school, and to the lovers of intellectual entertainments generally, to know that we have engaged, as our special lecturer for the spring and winter terms of 1885-86,

REV. ROBERT LAIRD COLLIER, D. D.

Dr. Collier is a practical orator whose eloquence and powers of oratory are too well known to need any commendation from us. The subjects of his lectures show that they will be eminently interesting, not only to the pupils of the school, but also to the general public, and for this reason they will be given in some large, convenient hall or church. Announcements of the exact place and dates will be made in due time through the city papers.

First Lecture-THE CLASSIC AND MODERN DRAMA.

Second Lecture-SHAKESPEARE'S TRAGEDY OF 66 HAMLET." Third Lecture-SHAKESPEARE'S COMEDY, "MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING."

Fourth Lecture-Types of Ancient and Modern Oratory. Tickets of admission for the course, securing reserved seats, can be obtained at the school one week before the lectures begin.

CONDITIONS OF ADMISSION.

Candidates for admission must be of good moral character, of sufficient age to appreciate scientific principles, and of education equivalent at least to the common-school curriculum. We will not receive candidates simply for their money without regard to their mental and moral qualifications. We want cultured, energetic, conscientious men and women as members of the profession, and, by recognizing no others, we may decrease the number of those who are misrepresenting elocution by teaching it as an imitative art and trying to elevate themselves at the expense of the true representatives of the profession.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION.

In order to insure thorough preparation, candidates for graduation will be required to take at least fifty private lessons, and the entire course of four terms of class-lessons as indicated in this circular, or an equivalent course of private instruction. Some who have studied elocution with other teachers, or with us in our college work, might become proficient with less instruction, and others may require more. Some pupils yield more readily to instruction than others, and frequently time is an important factor which must be considered, so that the test of fitness depends largely upon the ability and attainments of the pupil. By critical examinations the position of the candidate can be determined, and due credit will be given for all excellence acquired before entering the school. In addition to the course in elocution and oratory, he must know enough of English grammar, Rhetoric, Logic, and English Literature to fill our requirements, or study them under the regular instructor as provided in our curriculum. Examinations will not be required of those who can show diplomas or certificates of good grade on these subjects from high schools, academies, or colleges of recognized standing; though they may take these studies as a review if they so desire.

Pupils will be allowed to complete the course as soon as possible. From time to time through the year, they will be frankly told of their deficiencies and advised accordingly. Some pupils can never graduate; others will easily complete the course in one session with credit to themselves and the school. After passing all the written and oral examinations and presenting to the Faculty a thesis relating to some Masterpiece of Art, some Historic Oration, a Tragedy, a Comedy, an Epic Poem, or a Digest of some work to be approved, the graduate will be entitled to our diploma, to which will be affixed the seal of the University of Kansas City.