Lincoln High School - Lincolnian Yearbook (Kansas City, MO)

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THE LINCOLNIAN i 13 the hall has attracted much attention, because of the pretty dresses displayed thereon. It is a most interesting sight to see the pupils, especially the smaller ones, intelligently cutting, fitting and handling the machines with hands that show the excellent training they have received. W hen one enters this room the whirring of the machines and the click of shears greets the ears, and it reminds one of an ideal workshop; each one being busy performing her duty in a quiet way. Order and method prevail in this little department. It can be compared to th,e great workshop of life, where each member of this coming- generation will be performing duties that the world demands of them. May the results of this training be seen in a light ' that will reflect bril- liantly upon its source. . ““ ■ Hazel Miller, ’10. “WHEN DE ONE YOU WANTS, WANTS YOU.” i It ain’t no use in talking, T tell you Dat it do make a feller’s har’t feel splendid W hen de one you wants, wants you. When de turkey gobbler’s goblin and De taters growin’ too, Seems de whole world’s full o’ good things When de one you wants, wants you. Dey’s somethin’ jumps widin you. Till you don’t know what to do. When you hold her hand in yourn, When de one you wants, wants you. Round your har’t dey’s sich a ticklings W ' hen she says she’ll be your Sue, And dem pearly teeth all showin’ When de one you wants, wants you. Tt ' s jist lacke showers o’ blessing And mornin’ draps o’ dew, When she tells you, “Cose I lubs you,” And de one you wants, wants you. Lads, you never had sich feelin’s, Till she says, “I’s fond o’ you,” And you almost feel her blushin’ When de one you wants, wants you. And you can cut de ’spences. For her dad’s a parson, too. And she eben names de wedin’ dav, «r y When de one you wants, wants you. The sun jist keeps a shining’, When you knows her har’t is true, And she’ll be yourn forever. When de one you wants, wants you. — Leroy Riley, T2.

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12 THE LINCOLNIAN were agreeably surprised when we learned that Dr. and Mrs. Thos. A. Jones, from Washington, and Mrs. Gerald Tylor were to be our guests. Miss Swanson acted as hostess; Misses Crosby and Parks w ' ere waitresses. The table looked very nice with it spotless linen and decorated in the center with fruit of the season. The menu cards were made by Miss Sprague. And such a delightful dinner it proved to be ! All of the guests ate with coming appetities and smiles of enjoy- ment could be seen on all faces. The menu was as follows : Potage a. la Riene. Croutons. Chicken Fricasse. Light Rolls. . , Potatoe Croquettes. Macaroni. Creamed Onion Rice Pudding. Fruit Macedoine. Cheese and Crackers. Lemon Sauce. Coffee. How those ' people did eat! Even quiet Mr. Evans showed remarkable ability to do justice to everything. I need not say that the girls were highly complimented on their work. Of course we didn’t mind that large pile of dishes, as there were five bricks of tutti frutti ice cream waiting to spur us on. This treat was due to the kindness of Mr. Tyler, and I am sure every bit of it was eaten, as we thought this was the best way of showing our appreciation. As sewing is included under Domestic Science, it would hardly be fair to leave the subject without a word about this useful work. This department is also presided over by Miss Sprague and the results of her work are equally gratifying. The sewing room and its equipments have been so often de- scribed that it is hardly necessary to do so here. That great progress is being made can be seen in the fact that an addition of three sewing machines has been made, increasing the num- ber to eight. When sewing was started in the high school, model work from the grade schools could not be accepted, but now this work has reached a higher standard of perfection and the pupil on entering may begin immediately on the second grade work, which consists of various articles of underwear and a complete cooking outfit. After this course comes the shirt-waist, shirt-waist suits and higher grades of sewing. Drafting is then taught. The pupils of this department are showing remark ' skill in making tailored garments, which show great care a . fitting, finishing up and neatness of seams. One of the most advanced pupiis in this ork made a tailored skirt that was the envy of every Senior girl. When a garment of underwear is finished it is placed in the exhibit case. This work, like the “woman” needs no eulogy; it speaks for itself. The form in

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14 THE LINCOLNIAN MUSIC. “All art constantly aspires toward the condition of music.” I hat we have a genius in our midst cannot be doubted, when we look at the progress of music, not only in the High School, but in the choruses and choral societies, in which the fine work of our musical instructor is shown. The High School has become noted for its achievements along this line. Visitors have come to the school for no other purpose than to witness an excellent method of instruction and to hear music as only can be rendered by Lincoln High School students. Well has one of the papers said: “His Friday morning exer- cises are as a balm to the soul.” Mr. Tyler has only been able to accomplish this by trying to instill into the minds of each the true worth of music and bringing before us some of the most brilliant talent of the day. He has been with us three years, but in that short time he has established a lasting rec- ord for our school that will live far into the future. His great enthusiasm and rare ability have been recognized by both races. Critics of art and various papers have acknowledged the fact that the Negro is bringing forth talent in this direc- tion that compete ably with other races. The commencement music this year promises to.be the best ever rendered, surpassing that of previous years. Mr. Tyler displays the true musician in his selections of the most appropriate songs, that charm the listener with their sweet- ness. This music enhances materially the commencement ex- ercises. At one of the meetings of the Teachers’ Institute at Cen- tral High School, the Lincoln. High School chorus sang a few brilliant selections with a success that has always marked its undertakings. The audience of 800 or more teachers were highly pleased and expressed its appreciation with hearty ap- plause. Selections from “Hiawatha” were sung, including “On a Way Awake.” “Wahonomin” (as an encore) and “Stanctus” by Gounod. February 18 a musical program was given, called the “Junior and Senior Program.” in which we were ablv assisted bv Prof. J. M. Marquess, principal of the Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kas., and Miss Fdmonia Hubbell, of our own city :