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

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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 :

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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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THE LINCOLNIAN 15 1 . Orpheus 1 Gluck Chorus of Mourners. Orpheus. Chorus of Furies. Orpheus. Chorus. Orpheus. Chorus of Blessed Spirits. 2. Passage Bird’s Farewell , Flildach Miss Hubbel and Paul Crosthwait. 3. Po ' Little Lamb Parks Junior and Senior Quartet. 4. Indian Love Lyrics Finden Mr. Marquess. 5. Thine Eyes So Blue ..Lassen Senior Quartet and Blanch Yancy. Violin Obiigata by Leon Herriford. 6. On Aaway Awake Coleridge Taylor School. The part of Orpheus was beautifully and effectively sung by Mr. Tyler. The songs rendered by Mr. Marquess were pleasing in every detail. It is needless to say that Miss Hubbel still remains the High School favorite. The Junior and Senior quartets are doing most excellent work. During the cour of the year we have been constantly entertained by our he talent as well as talent from other cities. It is with regret we notice the fact that the theoretica side of music is not taken up with the enthusiasm and interest that formerly marked its progress. It is to be hoped that ir. the future the students will learn to appreciate and take advan- tage of the opportunity to be instructed along this interesting line of work by a patient and painsetaking teacher. He needs the co-operation of every student to make his work a complete success. Flaving this, the continued progress of music in the High School is assured. “In music the most indefinite and profound mysteries are revealed and placed outside us as a gracious marvelous globe; the very secret of the soul is brought forth and set in the aud- ible world.” Closely connected with this part of the school work is the drama. The development of this work is worthy of the great- est praise. The elocution classes conducted by Miss C. E.