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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9 1 FOOT BALL It was by the hard and continuous struggle of Capt. I-Iackedorn and several of the remaining players of last yea.r's team, that Galion High suc- ceeded in forming a foot ball team. There were but very few who knew anything about the game, and they went to work with a will and a determination to make the best of it. In time they learned to think and work together and at last the eleven moved as one piece of machinery, every one doing his part in unison with the others. At first we had no fleld to practice on, but we succeeded in getting a field on Gill Ave. The first game we played was a practice one with the East Enders, they were non-experienced players,which made it hard to find out just whrattiour strength really was, but the game was a'v1cWEggfor J G. H. S., the score being.27 to OI ,,, , Our next contest occurred at Shelby .between Shelby High and G. H. S., two well matched teams. Although they had a coach and a good Held to practice on, they could not defeat the old reliable Gr. H. S. The game was called at five o'clock,after a long and hard struggle. The ball was carried in the last half by Galion to Shelby's one yard line, where the game was called on account of darkness. 'The next game was also played at Shelby, and as Galion had had too much hallowelen for the three preceeding nights, we were defeated 20 to 0. 'Then came the flnal game of' the seasongit was played at home and we were full of confldenceg A , had lots of cheering and encouragement to back us A 1 and with one exception it was merely a matter of how many touchdowns we could make before time would be called. We succeeded in making four - touchdowns and kicking three goals, making in all a score of 23 to 0. i g 'V W 1, The season was opened wlth a full schedule,but HOWARD HACKEDORN. five games were cancelled,which was very much re- Captain Foot Ball Team. gl-etted by us, ' The team was given a supper by Prof. T. E. Paulus, which was enjoyed by all, the feature of the eveningbeing the toasts. FOOT BALL. SCORES: 1Fa,rnSW0rth, 1 e, G. H. S- 27, E. E. A. C. 0- ' 'Meuser, lt. G. H. S. 0, S. H. S. 0. 'flgffp 4Mil1er, l g. G. H. S. 0, S, H. S. 20. 'Christman, c. 'G. H. S. 23, S. H. S. 0. 'Green r g. - - Snyder, r t. . 50 20 'Elser, r e. Pitkin, q b. fHackedorn, 1Capt.J 1 h b. 'Diamo11d, r h b. Meuser, f b 'Bair - 'Porter Subs. Hunter 'Awarded G's. ' tl ' l Rx if xr . - H 0 j