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MUSICAL COURIER
May 25, 1 922
ELM TREE INN, Raymond, on Lake Set a go, Maine, [ where Joseph Reg-neas again will direct his summer
in the homes of the villagers ; practice pianos are scattered over a space of about four city blocks, these instruments being for the use of pupils at a small fee. Mr. Regneas’ studio is the evolution of what was once the hayloft of the barn, directly opposite the Inn. He has there a wonderful room, about 30 x 60 feet, with gabled ceiling, almost twenty-five feet high at the peak. In the village, not 500 yards from the Inn, is the Knights of Pythias Hall, where in past seasons some most artistic concerts have taken place, and which has served also as the place of debut for many young singers who have begun their A, B, C of vocal work with Mr. Regneas. The entire scheme is much like the campus of a college, with nature as the only decoration.
Mr. Regneas recognizes that to accomplish anything, the conditions for proper living and working are most essential, and since the real reason for the summer in Maine with him is that pupils learn to sing, he has seen to it that every detail is as it should be, to secure the greatest good for the least financial outlay.
Daniel Pupils to Sing Via Radio
Washington, D. C., evidently thinks very highly of Edna Bishop Daniel, both as a vocal teacher and a program builder, for in the Washington Times of May 11 Jessie MacBride pays her high tribute in an article which she calls “Fine Maker of Program Links Art and People.”
Pupils of Mrs. Daniel will present a most interesting program from Bolling Field, the Naval Air Station at Ana-costia, over the radiophone, on the evening of May 26. Unusual interest is being manifested in the Music Week song recital which will be given under Mrs. Daniel’s direction at the Wilson Normal School, Washington, on Thursday evening, June 1.
Joseph Regneas Departs for Maine June 28
For the sixth consecutive season, Joseph Regneas leaves New York (this year on June 28) for Raymond-on-Lake Sebago, Maine, for an eleven weeks’ stay. He will again stop with his family and his pupils at the beautifully situated “Elm Tree Inn,” conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Joseph T. Potter. Mr. Regneas has developed in this attractive New England hamlet, Raymond, most unusual conditions for study, and has left no detail unfinished for the comforts, necessities, welfare and progress of the student.
The spot selected is ideal: a typical New England Inn, simple in its construction and furnishings, but which contains every necessity for comfort and well being. Virtually enveloped by rows of stately elm trees (from which the Inn received its name), it is very easy of access, only twenty miles or forty-five minutes from Portland and only three hours from Boston, a train leaving New York at 7:30 p. m. arrives at Portland at 7 the next morning and rates have been reduced.
Mr. Regneas was able to secure very liberal concessions in rates from the proprietors of the Inn for his entire party, and living conditions have been arranged whereby two pupils may secure a room and meals at a very reasonable rate. He says that “the proof of the pudding is in the eating,” and that he would not remain there himself were not all the conditions as they should be. Said Mr. Regneas: “Each season the proprietors find additional ways of making their guests comfortable and happy, and if they continue to do this, I intend to go there every year, as it is a most ideal spot for work and recreation. If at any time the service or attention lags, I shall go elsewhere, as the whole world is before me to choose from for the location of my summer activities.”
No practicing is permitted in the Inn. It is distributed
Von Klenner’s Summer School Opens June 15
Baroness Von Klenner, the well known exponent of one of the most famous of all vocal methods (Garcia), who is also founder and president of the National Opera Club of America, announces the opening of her summer school of vocal music at Point Chautauqua, N. Y., June 15. There she annually receives voice pupils amid surroundings of beauty, living in her own charming “Wookootsie Villa,” where a throng of young people come to her for instruction. Many of those who live in the regular Chautauqua grounds also come to her for lessons, and all her pupils have the regular Chautauqua advantages, including the concerts by famous artists, the New York Symphony Orchestra, choral concerts, lectures by world famous men and women, etc. Weekly vocal recitals are given by her pupils, who represent all parts of the United States, many of these remaining with her for the full three months. Preparation for opera, concert, recitals, and a course in vocal pedagogy for teachers are included in the Von Klenner course. Mention of a few of her pupils would include such points as Illinois, Pennsylvania, Canada, Texas, Indiana, New Jersey, etc. The splendid advantages of study under Mme. Von Klenner are acknowledged, and added to this are the many attractions of beautiful Lake Chautauqua. Many teachers from distant points are already registered for the summer school, these adding to their repertory as singers, learning the latest and best songs, etc. ; others, non-singers, obtain useful hints from this eminent teacher which they apply in their teaching ; and still others, after a summer spent with the Von Klenners, depart with minds stored with fresh ideas and bodies refreshed through contact with a teaching forcé and spiritual highmindedness impossible to analyze.
Quartet Returns from Tour
Fred Patton, Grace Kerns, Nevada Van der Veer and Judson House recently returned from a successful tour of the Maritime Provinces. Following is a schedule of their appearances:	April 19, Sackville, N. B., recital, Fred
Patton; April 20, Antigonish, N. S., recital, Judson House; April 21, Sydney, N. S , “Elijah,” Judson House and Fred Patton; April 24, Halifax, N. S., Verdi Requiem, full quartet; April 25, miscellaneous concert program, full quartet; April 26, “Messiah,” full quartet; April 27, Truro, N. S., “Elijah,” full quartet, and April 28, Wolfville, N. S., recital, Fred Patton and Nevada Van der Veer. An extra matinee was given by popular demand in Halifax, the afternoon of Wednesday, April 26, repeating miscellaneous programs in shorter form.
Grace Kerns Robbed on Train
Grace Kerns, returning from festival appearances in the Maritime Provinces and recitals at Lynn, Mass., and Danbury, Conn., on the train was robbed of her purse containing a large sum of money and other valuables. Although the Pullman Company has made every effort to apprehend the thief, no trace or definite clue to the identity of the person who robbed the soprano has yet been made.
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The Oscar Seagle Summer School
(FOR VOICE)
At SCHRQOIM LAKE in the beautiful ADIRONDACKS
OPENS JUNE 1st
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Address: Secretary, Oscar Seagle School	Schroon Lake, N. Y.
CANVAS BUNGALOW COLONY, a new feature, located on Olowan Hill, near the studio and among the trees.
SPECIAL STUDENTS’ DINING ROOM under excellent management.
PRACTICE STUDIOS — ELECTRIC LIGHTS —SHOWER BATHS.
AN IDEAL COMBINATION: The opportunity to study with the best masters while enjoying real country life, with all comforts, in the midst of the loveliest mountain and lake scenery of the East. All sports (dand and aquatic) available.
Mr. Seagle’s competent corps of assistants includes coaches for OPERA, ORATORIO and SONG; also LANGUAGE and PIANO teachers.