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

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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.

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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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16 THE LINCOLNIAN Brydie are bring forth material that astonish the public. They display ability to portray the most complex characters and to act the most difficult parts with an ease that would do credit to the most experienced along this line. Members of all classes participate in this work and the results of their steadfast ef- forts during the year is the drama which is annually presented to the public. The success of these plays are without a doubt due to the untiring energy and zealous work of Miss lirydie. What is said here on this subject is only a small part of what might be said. The public looks forward to the presentation of one of these dramas as an annual treat, and “The Tempest, a five-act play by William Shakespeare, given this year, is no exception; unless it be “exceptionally good.’; ' It is accompanied with music rendered by Mr. Tyler, which adds much to the effectiveness of the play. The stage setting made by Mr. Evans produces a realistic effect that would not otherwise be. Arthur Toney, TO, has the principal part , taking the char- acter of “Prospero;” Carl Saunders, T2, “Antonio;” Thos. Perry, TO, “King of Naples;” Charles Stroud, T2, ' Ferdinand;” Miss Sarah Richardson, T2, “Ariel,” and Miss Mattie Johnson “Miranda.” The three-act drama produced this year by the Senior class is well worthy of mention. This play was written by a committee of three, Anne Swanson, Thomas Perry and Claude Stirman. We were assisted by Mr. Cook, but the success was largely due to our own efforts. Hazel Miller, TO. RECIPE FOR FLUNKS. “Take a string of b .ffs, stir in a pound of thin excuses; add a few stalls according to taste ; sift in an abundance of ath- letic enthusiasm ; flavor with moonshine caught on the numer- ous evenings strolls, then stuff with one night ' s cramming and serve hot at the end of the term.” — Most Noble Verdant Freshies. % A Fruit Mixture. “How pretty the bride looks with those orange blossoms !” “Yes; she’s a peach.” “They make a fine pair (pear), don’t they?” “They do that, and she is the apple of his eye.” Character is a fabric woven in the slow loom of time out of the threads of experience and thought. — Oriaham.