Galion High School - Spy Yearbook (Galion, OH)

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THE ORATORIO The origin ofthe word is to be found in the oratory or place of prayer, where these compositions were first performed. The oratorio had its origin from San Filippo Neri, who in his chapel, after sermons in order to allure young people to pious ofiices. and to retain them from earthly pleasures, had hymns, psalms and prayers sung by one or more voices. ln tracing its evolutionary stages, its root will be found in miracle plays, which were instituted for the purpose of im- pressing Biblical events in symbolical form, upon the earthly converts to the Christian church. These presentations were entirely dramatic in character, and their subjects, though always sacred, were often grotesque- ly treated and sometimes verged on buftoonery. The representations were usually given in the nelds or streets and sometimes on the water. The very highest digni- taries of the church did not disdain to act in these plays. The ballet played a prominent part in the first stage of early oratorios, and the passion music the second. ' Hayden was sixty-five years of age when he undertook the great work of his life, The Creation. lt was begun in 1796 and finished in 1798. It was first performed in private in Schwartzenberg Palace, Berlin, April 29, 1798, and first in public in the National Theatre, March 19, 1799. Haydn's last appearance in public was at a performance of The Creation 1808. ln June, 1900, the Galion Choral Society assisted by the High School, presented The Creation with Earnest Gamble, Bassog George Hodges, Tenor, and Nlrs. Leo Long Todd, Soprano, with Miss Nell Wemple accompanist. This was a decided success. The Messiah was written by Handel, it was begun August 22, 1741 ,and finished September 14. It was first performed in Dublin, lreland, Tuesday, April 3, 1742. The parts were taken by Signora Avolio, Mrs. Cibbers and Messrs Church and Ralph Rosingrane. Galion Choral Society and High School gave the Messiah June, 1901, with Gwilim Miles, Basso, Ross Maynard, Tenor, Mrs. Miles, Contralto, and our own Mrs. Todd, Soprano. Miss Grace P. Knoble, Accompanist. Judas Maccabaeus was written by Handel, in 32 daysg between July 9, 1746, and August 11. It was performed at Con- cert Garden April, 1747, and was repeated six times that year. In June, 1902, supported by Doctor Dufft, Bassog Evan Williams, Tenorg Mrs. Elder, Contralto,an.l Nlrs. Todd, Soprano, the same societies gave Judas Maccabaeus, with Miss Knoble again accompanying. This was a great success. Elijah, the most admired of Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy's works, was begun in i840 and finished in 1846. It was first performed in Birmingham on August 26,1846. Under the directorshg of Prof. W. H Critzer, the Elijah was given in June, 1903, by the societies, and the Southern Opera House Orchestra of olumbus,assisted by Doctor Dufft, Ross Maynard, Nlrs. Miles and Mrs.Todd,all of whom had won great praise in former productions and are always appreciated by Galion audiences, accompanist Miss Ethelyn Reisinger. This year we repeated the Creation May 12 and the Messiah May 13, with Dr. Dutft, Dr. lon Jackson, Miss Cully and Mrs. Todd, the accompanist being one of our own High School girls, Miss Sadie Gottdiener lt was as great a success as the productions of previous years. The success of the music in Galion during the past tive years is due to the untiring efforts of Prof. William Hood Critzer, who has labored faithfully in bringing our music up to the standard and making Galion famous along that line. Let us hope that the success of the music in the Galion Public Schools may continue to improve in the future as it has THE LECTIJRE COURSE The High School as well as the community at large has had the privilege of hearing some of the best lecturers that are on the platform today. We also have had the pleasure of attending a number of excellent concerts Mr. DeMotte in his illustrated lecture The Harp of the Senses, or the Secret of Character Building is worthy of special mention. The Kath- erine Ridgway Concert Co. made quite it hit with the representative audience. lt was probably the best that has been heard in Galion for a number of years. There is a great amount of pleasure and education to be derived from this Lecture Course. lt gives the citizens of Galion a good opportunity for an evenings' enjoyment. lt also brings us in contact with some of the most learned and polished speakers of our country. lt is considered a treat by our citizens and by the pupils of the public schools. The crowded opera house which always greets the different numbers throughout the course is a reliable confirmation of this statement. The high standard of the Lecture Course is maintained chiefly through the efforts of Prof. Guinther and the Faculty. The High School pupils dis play their appreciation of this honest endeavor, in their be half at the beginning of each school year. When Supt. Guinther puts the question before the students, whether they want a lecture course or not, it is carried in the affirmative bya unanimous vote. Through this medium, permit us to thank the citizens of Galion for their liberal patronage,which makes it possible that we have a good Lecture Course. The class of 1904 has enjoyed the b-nefits of the course for the past four years, and it is our ardent wish that the High School Lecture Course will be considered a necessity rather than a luxury. in the past.

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7-71 6onfri6uZ'ions fiom Die faculty Miss J oHN :-Some things are too poetic for poetry. WESTON :-They want an eight day hour 1 that would be going some.J Prof. Fouts is somewhat ofa bowler. O Fudge! I rolled off. Prof. Bryant believes in going to a dry goods store for trousers. PAULUS:- Andrew Jackson's mother died at the age of seven. Prof. Critzer said of Dowie's 90 mile an hour ride on the P. F. that he qDowieJ was compar- ing his speed to that of Elijah on his ascent to heaven in the fiery chariot. Miss HoFs'rE'r'rER:-The American peolple have more bustle about them, than any ot er country. A little from each. MAHLA:-This turning down business has to be stopped. Education sometimes broadens but more often leaves us short-Ely. In Latin. E. A. I have too many feet. He wrote the vision of Sir Longfellow-A Senior. His mother was alearnd woman as well as his father.-A Senior. - Ask N. H. if she likes to dream about Bill. W. S. M. has discontinued his lectures to the kindergarten on Mormonism. Ethel W. likes yellow Howers. D. T. in reference to a certain girl. Gee! she's a funny duck. Prof. Paulus picking up a book and throwing it on the floor. There is my naked breast. ' Wes Miller said that Love was the best feel- ing he ever had. MR. FRANCIS EDGAR MAHLA: Esquire CAPT. G. H. S. Prack Team Dear Sir:- Please consider my humble self a candidate for your track team. I am an exceptionally fast and slow runner a magnificent pole-vaulter and high jumper and in the weights I am out of sight. Hoping this review of myself will be satisfactory. Yours forever and ever Amen Courtland Burget Meuser. Q:- How did Bacon protect his troops when he marched on Jamestown? A. D:- He put some of Berkley's wives in front of him. P. G:- Longfellow's father was a leading lawyer of Mass. Miss J :-Where did he practice? P. G:-In Portland, Me. Q:-Does Susie smoke? A:-Ask Prof. Bryant. Perpetual motion has at last been discovered: Miss John's head. Miss Weston claims that the winters of Asia are warm and the summers are cold. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Sam Hill please inform Courtland Meuser. In Grammar. Russia:-He has eaten the apple. Miss W:-Why is the verb has eaten tran- sitive? Reuse:-Because it affects the subject. THE FREsHMEN:-A lot of animated prunes. MIss W:- Were did Howe go after the evacuation of Boston? C. M :- To Halifax. Miss J:-t'What was the great sorrow of lrving's life?i' A. D:-f'He never got married. Miss W:- Compare far. MABLE :- Far farther farthest. Miss W: How else may it be compared. MABLEZ-LLFEF and near. Miss JOHN, fto the seniors :B- I was tempted to ask if this was the kindergarten. Miss J :-What famous friendship have we in the Bible R. H. R:- Damon and Pythias. ENID:- I think those are the same. Miss J:- That's because you don't see the difference. Reese:-Per ora novem: for nine months. Nuda gemi: bare to the knee. DEAN:-Epluribus unumg One more. MAHLAZ-UIIl8H'S abscendere vistum: Threw his vest from his shoulders. MAHLA :-The birds foliageg tying her hair in a knot of gold: call on the gods with her hair flying. REESE :-Maneat nostros ea cura nepotis: Let that future care remain to our ancestors. Miss JOHN :-Translate I wish I had more books. EFFIE :-Vellem haberem plures liberos fl Wish I had more children.J Miss J :-fReferring to the tense of the verb! 'LIS that a wish possible of fulfillment? A. F. 'ro F. E. M:-i'Stark you ought to get another dog to teach this one how to bark. A favorite east end dish: Pickle Beet. W. E :- Wes I've got you beat. W. M:- Why? W. E:- I've turned Mormon. I took four different girls home this past week.

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