Harmony High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Harmony, MN)

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Art Exhibit Slip Atuirlua— Millet.

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 Lm The school gave two cantatas this year. In connection with the Art Kxhibit the grades prepared a short cantata, entitled, “The Revolt of the Toys.” In this several toys, represented by hoys and girls revolted, and, melodiously, preferred charges against a naughty Alfred to good old Santa Claus. Santa invoked the aid of Faith, Hope, and Charity. These gentle maidens sang in behalf of the naughty boy and all ended well. It was a bright little gem of song and word, highly appreciated by all. On the evening of December nineteenth, the high school students gave the most pretentious musical affair that they had ever attempted. It was a cantata, entitled, “The Pioneers.” In this the scene is laid in the Canadian Northwest. The characters comprised settlers, soldiers, aud Indians, such as were common there during pioneer days. The parts were rendered with commendable skill and the singing was good. A fine evening brought out a large audience that seemed pleased with the efforts of the school. The opening solo invited the settlers and Indians to participate in friendly contests. Soon a song of warning breaks up the gathering and war clouds begin to lower. The Indians, singing their “Canoe Song,” hasten to meet other tribes, while the whites flee to the fort for protection. Here Clapperton, the valiant blacksmith, boasts of his prowess. The Aurora is seen and is regarded as a good omen. The chorus, “The Northern Lights,” proved one of the best. The Indians advance and make determined attacks upon the fort but are repulsed. Thunder resounds in the distance. This is regarded by the Indians as an evil omen. They desist from the tatas attack and agree to listen to peace proposals. A rainbow appears. This was one of the most effective parts of the cantata, the beautiful chorus, “The Rainbow,” being sung by a chorus of thirty voices. Peace comes and with it joy to all. The pioneer children execute a pretty drill which is followed by a grand finale chorus, “Hail to the Pioneer.” The cantata comprised over thirty musical selections. There were several solos and a large numl»er of choruses. The music of the cantata was in charge of Miss Mildred A. Spencer, whose painstaking effort was highly appreciated. The costumes and the manner iu which the parts were given showed careful preparation. CAST or CIIAKACTKKS Captain Drummond In charge of fori Ole Wolsted. Meld rum The Storekeeper Teddy I Ivan. Manitowaning Indian Scout Floyd Newell. Thessalon Indian Chief Xorval Helle. Magnatawan Indian Brave Clinton Harrison. Kagawong Indian Brave Hubert Bussell. Moskoka Indian Brave Allen Stork. Clapperton Blacksmith .Julius Wolsted. Bigsby Farmer Eugene Hunt. Algoma Drummond Captain's Daughter Flhel Daniels. Grace Meldrum Storekeeper's Wife Eda Kasen. Shawanaga Friendly Indian Maiden Nettie Larsen. Sheguinda Wife of Thessalon Vida Bussell. Marie Parry Settler’s Daughter Zell a Case Wikwemikong Daughter of Thessalon Lillie Winnega. Soldiers. Settlers and Indians.