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The image shows a program for a musical event. The left side of the page is titled "PROGRAM" and lists the following:

• President Abbott Lawrence Lowell will preside.
• Prayer by Bishop William Lawrence.
• Poem by Professor Charles H. Grandgent.
• Songs by the Harvard Glee Club under the direction of Professor Archibald T. Davison.

The right side of the page is titled "MUSICAL PROGRAM" and includes:

• Suite in B Minor by Bach.
• AVE VERUM by Des Prés.
• COME THOU O COME by Bach.
• O VOS OMNES by Vittoria.

The ensemble will also play at the Museum from two until four o'clock in the afternoon.

Below the musical program section, the names of the musicians in the Ensemble are listed:

• Violins: Dorothy Brewster Comstock, Mariana Lowell
• Viola: Anna Golden
• Violoncello: Mildred Ridley
• Flute: Carleton Sprague Smith

The image shows a program booklet, likely for a formal event or ceremony. The booklet is open, revealing a printed sheet of paper that lists the program details. The program is divided into two sections: "PROGRAM" on the left and "MUSICAL PROGRAM" on the right.

PROGRAM Section:

• President Abbott Lawrence Lowell will preside
• Prayer by Bishop William Lawrence
• Poem by Professor Charles H. Grandgent
• Songs by the Harvard Glee Club under the direction of Professor Archibald T. Davison

MUSICAL PROGRAM Section:

• The musical program is performed by the Eighteenth Century Ensemble.

• The pieces listed are:

  • Suite in B Minor by Bach
  • Ave Verum by Des Prés
  • Come Thou O Come by Bach
  • O Vos Omnes by Vittoria

• The ensemble will also play at the museum from two until four o'clock in the afternoon.

• The ensemble members are listed with their respective instruments:

  • Violins: Dorothy Brewster Comstock, Mariana Lowell
  • Viola: Anna Golden
  • Violoncello: Mildred Ridley
  • Flute: Carleton Sprague Smith

The booklet appears to be part of a larger collection or archive, as it is placed on top of a stack of similar documents bound together with a dark red cover. The paper has a slightly aged look, suggesting it is from an earlier time period.

This image displays an open, vintage program booklet, likely from an event at Harvard University, resting on a plain gray surface. The booklet has a dark maroon or burgundy cloth cover, with the top edge of the open pages visible along with the book's spine. The pages are a creamy off-white, showing signs of age, and are printed with black, serif typeface in a classic, formal style.

The program is presented on a single, double-column sheet, divided into two main sections:

Left Column: "PROGRAM"

This section outlines the general order of events and speakers:

• Presiding Officer: President Abbott Lawrence Lowell.
• Prayer: To be delivered by Bishop William Lawrence.
• Poem: To be read by Professor Charles H. Grandgent.
• Songs: By the Harvard Glee Club under the direction of Professor Archibald T. Davison.
• A note indicating that before the exercises, the Eighteenth Century Ensemble will perform.

Right Column: "MUSICAL PROGRAM"

This section details the musical performances:

• Performers: The Eighteenth Century Ensemble and the Harvard Glee Club.
• Pieces by the Eighteenth Century Ensemble:
  • Suite in B Minor by Bach.
• Pieces by the Harvard Glee Club:
  • Ave Verum by Des Prés.
  • Come Thou O Come by Bach.
  • O Vos Omnes by Vittoria.
• Additional Information: A note states, "THE ENSEMBLE WILL ALSO PLAY AT THE MUSEUM FROM TWO UNTIL FOUR O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON."
• Ensemble Personnel: A list of the musicians:
  • Violins: Dorothy Brewster Comstock, Mariana Lowell.
  • Viola: Anna Golden.
  • Violoncello: Mildred Ridley.
  • Flute: Carleton Sprague Smith.

The overall impression is of a formal, early 20th-century American academic event, highlighting the cultural activities associated with Harvard University, with a specific focus on classical and early music.

The image shows an open book with a white cover and brown spine. The book appears to be a program for a musical event. The text is printed in black font and includes details about the program, including the names of the performers and the pieces they will play. The program is divided into two columns, with the left column containing information about the program and the right column containing information about the musical program. The book is placed on a gray surface, and the light is shining on it, making it visible.

The image shows a page from a program book. The page is divided into two sections, with the left section titled "PROGRAM" and the right section titled "MUSICAL PROGRAM." The "PROGRAM" section lists the president who will preside over the event, along with the prayer and poem that will be performed. The "MUSICAL PROGRAM" section lists the musical pieces that will be performed, including an eighteenth-century ensemble and songs by the Harvard Glee Club. The page also includes the names of the performers and the instruments they will play.

The image shows a program booklet, likely for a formal event or concert. The booklet is open to a page titled "PROGRAM" and "MUSICAL PROGRAM", indicating it is a detailed schedule or agenda for a musical performance. Here is a breakdown of the visible content:

PROGRAM Section:

• President: Abbott Lawrence Lowell will preside.
• Prayer: By Bishop William Lawrence.
• Poem: By Professor Charles H. Grandgent.
• Songs: By the Harvard Glee Club, under the direction of Professor Archibald T. Davison.

MUSICAL PROGRAM Section:

• Ensemble: Eighteenth Century Ensemble.
• Compositions:
  • Suite in B Minor by Bach.
  • Ave Verum by Des Prés.
  • Come Thou O Come by Bach.
  • O Vos Omnes by Vittoria.
• Additional Note: The ensemble will also perform at the museum from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM in the afternoon.

Performers:

• Violins: Dorothy Brewster Comstock and Mariana Lowell.
• Viola: Anna Golden.
• Violoncello: Mildred Ridley.
• Flute: Carleton Sprague Smith.

Design and Layout:

• The booklet has a clean, formal layout with a light-colored paper and neat, typed text.
• The spine of the booklet is visible, showing a dark red or maroon binding with a gold or light-colored spine label.
• The booklet appears to be part of a larger collection, as indicated by the visible numbering ("2°") on the spine.

Contextual Clues:

• The presence of classical composers (Bach, Des Prés, Vittoria) and the formal structure suggest this is a concert or academic event, possibly at a university or institution.
• The mention of the Harvard Glee Club and the Eighteenth Century Ensemble implies a musical performance with a focus on historical or classical repertoire.

Overall, the image depicts a well-organized program booklet for a musical event, likely a concert or academic performance, featuring classical music and a formal setting.

The image shows an open booklet or program inserted into an old book with yellowed pages and a red cover. The booklet contains text printed in a simple, serif font and is divided into two pages titled "PROGRAM" on the left and "MUSICAL PROGRAM" on the right.

The left page reads:

PROGRAM

PRESIDENT ABBOTT LAWRENCE LOWELL WILL PRESIDE

PRAYER
BY BISHOP WILLIAM LAWRENCE

POEM
BY PROFESSOR CHARLES H. GRANDGENT

SONGS BY THE HARVARD GLEE CLUB UNDER THE DIRECTION OF PROFESSOR ARCHIBALD T. DAVISON

BEFORE THE EXERCISES THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY ENSEMBLE WILL PLAY

The right page reads:

MUSICAL PROGRAM

EIGHTEENTH CENTURY ENSEMBLE

SUITE IN B MINOR BACH

HARVARD GLEE CLUB

AVE VERUM DES PRÉS

COME THOU O COME BACH

O VOS OMNES VITTORIA

THE ENSEMBLE WILL ALSO PLAY AT THE MUSEUM FROM
TWO UNTIL FOUR O'CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON

VIOLINS
DOROTHY BREWSTER COMSTOCK
MARIANA LOWELL

VIOLA
ANNA GOLDEN

VIOLONCELLO
MILDRED RIDLEY

FLUTE
CARLETON SPRAGUE SMITH

The text describes a formal program featuring a prayer, poem, songs by the Harvard Glee Club, and a musical performance by the Eighteenth Century Ensemble with listed pieces and performers, indicating a cultured academic or ceremonial event.

The image shows an open program booklet with two pages visible. The left page is titled "PROGRAM," listing multiple sequences of events for a formal gathering or performance:

• Opening remarks by "President Abbott Lawrence Lowell."
• A "Prayer" led by "Bishop William Lawrence."
• A "Poem" recited by "Professor Charles H. Grandgent."
• Songs performed by "The Harvard Glee Club" under the direction of "Professor Archibald T. Davison."
• A note below acknowledges that "The Eighteenth Century Ensemble" will play before the main exercises.

The right page is titled "MUSICAL PROGRAM" and provides details of the musical performances:

• It includes classical pieces by renowned composers (e.g., "Suite in B Minor" by Bach, "Ave Verum" by Des Prés, and more).
• Performers include "The Harvard Glee Club" and "The Eighteenth Century Ensemble."
• Instrumentalists and their respective instruments are listed at the bottom: violinists "Dorothy Brewster Comstock" and "Marianna Lowell," violist "Anna Golden," violoncellist "Mildred Ridley," and flutist "Carleton Sprague Smith."

The booklet appears bound in a red cover and laid open over another larger book beneath it. The overall aesthetic is neat and formal, suitable for an academic or cultural event.

The image shows an open book or booklet displaying a program for an event on two facing pages. The program is divided into two sections, with the left page titled "PROGRAM" and the right page titled "MUSICAL PROGRAM."

On the left page, the PROGRAM section details a schedule of events and speakers:

• A presiding President named Abbott Lawrence Lowell
• A prayer by Bishop William Lawrence
• A poem by Professor Charles H. Grandgent
• Songs by the Harvard Glee Club under the direction of Professor Archibald T. Davison
• It's noted that before the exercises, the Eighteenth Century Ensemble will play

On the right page, the MUSICAL PROGRAM includes:

• An Eighteenth Century Ensemble performing a Suite in B minor by Bach
• The Harvard Glee Club performing "Ave Verum" by Des Prés and "Come Thou O Come" by Bach, followed by "O Vos Omnes" by Vittoria
• It mentions that the ensemble will also play at the museum from two until four o'clock in the afternoon
• Below this, individual musicians and their instruments are listed, including violists (Dorothy Brewster Comstock, Mariana Lowell), violoncello (Mildred Ridley), and flute (Carleton Sprague Smith)

The book itself appears aged, with yellowing pages and a worn binding suggesting it might be a historical or archival document. The text is in a classic serif typeface, common for formal event programs.