Canisius College - Azuwur Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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Uribe Else Qiluh Orchestra Too much cannot be said of the excellence and merits of the Gflee 'Club Orchestra. Composed exclusively of young students and directed by Oi1G.0f of their number, Otto Ramler, it has attained to a degree of general superiority not to be expected of its kind. Its work has always been a feature of every public function held in the hall and has earned the warmest encomiums of critics and public alike. Tothe students it has always been a source of never- -ending delight, aiding materially to while away many a dull hour and giving the lovers of the mirthful maze many an opportunity of indulging their fancy. In the various Glee Olub theatricals it played an ever indispensable role. DIRECTOR .......................................... Otto J. Ramler PIANO ..... ............................ M artin Avermann I VIOLIN .... .... W alter Saxer, Herbert Chabot, Leon Kasprzyk II Violin .... .......... H enry Koch, John 'Willo, Edw. Conley FLUTE ....... ................... .............. B e n Olney CLARINET . . . ..................... Otto J. Ramler . I CORNET ..... ............ B . Boland II CORNET . .. .... Frank Kreciszewski JFROMBONE . . . ........ . .Joseph Lang JELLO ....... . . .. ....... Eugene Meyer BASS ....... ..... P rof. Charles Mischka I TRAPS ................. . . . . . . . . ...... I. . .' .Jas. E. Mahoney B-ASS DRUM ............... ............................. G eo. Lannig This young orchestra iustly lays claim also to some exceptionally talented musicians. Otto Ramler 1S an accomplished pianist of the iirst order, a veri- table Paderewski, but his genius extends to many other instruments. besides. ' 10 I A

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lVell aware that a little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest menf' a little fun and horse-play was added. Maier and Boland took part in an original sketch, of which the songs were quite pleasing. A, screaming farce concluded the program, and screamingU it was, in truth. Possessing little of the humoro-us other than the one main situation, it was made extremely laughable b tl 15 ' 4 ' ,, y ie ex empove efforts of some and a lamentable loss of memory by others. In this cast were included Otto- Kreuzberger, Carl Brand, Frank iliempel, J oe Lang, J oe Blaum, Cary Marsh and Joe Metzger. ' ' As was invariably the case, the musical numbers by tie orchestra and uar- tette, and violin solos by VValter Saxer were some of the most enjoyable features of the evening. Having thus concluded its dramatic functions for 1906 07 th s i , - e present Glee Clubs can look back with keen satisfaction on the success of its efforts and that it has the well wishes of the students for future success goes without Saying. The several card parties held under the ,auspices of the Glee Club con+ tributed their quota toward Ndriving dull care away. Handsome and useful prizes were awarded the winners and served to create keen competition. Many of the boys proved themselves genuine experts at their favorite game VV' ' 1th the advent ,of the new. boarder card room came renewed interest in checkers, chess, pinochle, whist and the .various other parlor games. Louis Thum painted, in a most artistic manner, checker boards on the tables, and it was seldom, indeed, that they were not in use. Koch, Buschelman, Metzger, Kotheimer and a few. others were the most ardent devotees of chess, andthe lively interest displayed in the checker games reminded one of the typical coun- try store sessions. , P Ii 9

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I . f .,. 'X. Y - s v -X551 SWXYXAI ' i jew R AIA F AxAx4x,,A4,5.1N- A . ' , mu 'v'7- ' Quiet Hunts nf GBM illluuiral Eirrrtnr i Glas 0111111 Cbrrhwira 'IIE'-'H7 As a leader he fulfilled a diflicult task with flying colors. Wlalter Saxer, first violinist, is considered one of the most ableyoung performers on the violin in the city. He is a member of Father Bonvin's ,orchestra and at two public concerts rendered solos, which were received With prolonged and hearty ap- plause. E H ' p The EEUU Excellently equipped in the very first sine qua non of success, an 'accom- plished and experienced leader, in the person of Prof. College Band lacked none of the other requisites of an able musical organization. Its members were all enthusiastic musicians and each master of his respective instrument, their selections Well chosen and up to date, rendition ha.rmonious and effective. Regular practice was indulged in, superintended by the quick ear, eagle eye, and ready tongue of the Pro- fessor, vvho never failed to inspire the necessary vigor and spirit. This is the twenty-seventh year 'Tro- sidering the invariable success he has achieved, and fess has had charge of the Canisius Band, and con- generally With material more or less untrained, con- sidering this and the never failing regularity of his attendance, Canisius has every reason to honor her music master, and he to be proud of his record. 11 Charles Mischka, the