London South Collegiate Institute - Oracle Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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Nfffff The Qperetta HE Nautical Knotfi a two act musical comedy, was the outstanding feature of South's dramatic program during the past year. It was originally scheduled for two perform- ances, but, as the 'tstanding room only sign had to be hung up on both these occasions, a third successful performance was given. The show was just as salty as its name implies: Jack tars galore rolled from the quay to the tavern, and made love in true sailor fashion to the comely village maidens of Barnstapoole. The delightful little plot was concerned with a slightly complicated love tangle, but the end brought happiness to all, including Bill Salt, bluff boatswain of the Bounding Billow, whose bungling ways caused all the trouble in the first place. Though the plot was well developed, the operetta was, of course. essentially musical. Sweet, beautiful music, both vocal and instru- mental. formed a variegated background for the action and provided the show with some of its most exquisite highlights. Perhaps mention of some ot' the enjoyable numbers should be made here, however, I believe that to those who did not have the pleasure of hearing them, the names would mean nothing, while those who did hear them have not forgotten them. Scenery. costumes and lighting were all well nigh perfect, providing the air of almost professional smoothness which was character- istic of the show. Mr. Allin, who organized the operetta, and Mr. XValter Dixon, who assisted in the final production and staging, were co-directors. A tremendous amount of work was neces- sary to make the operetta a success, and all their time and talents to this end are deserving oi' the highest praise. -Ross Anderson. Page Twenty-eight Grchestra News N musical and dramatic efforts as Well as in T scholastic, oratorical and athletic accom- plishments, the year 1934-5 was a decided success in London South Collegiate. The enroll- ment in the orchestra during the year proved to be the largest ever reached, as there were over fifty active members. In the absence of Mr. Byles, Mr. Brown very capably took over the leade1'ship and a very high standard of musical perfection was attained. During' the year the orchestra contributed to many programmes, both for morning audi- torium and Literary Society meetings. It also provided entertainment for the Parents' Associa- tion Evening, the Oratorical Contest and Prize Night. However, the most important perform- ance was the accompaniment for the operetta, The Nautical Knot, and a great deal of extra time was put on its improvement. In addition to musical activities, the orchestra held its annual picnic at Mr. Won- nacott's farm. The visitors and members we1'e organized in deiinite groups with a leader for each. Perhaps the most exciting was the Scavenger Hunt and many of us learned how hard it was to get Mr. Graham's signature. When a good appetite had been worked up by various games, and, in some cases, by carrying water pails, each group cooked weiners and other delicacies over its own tire. This year the orchestra is somewhat smaller in number, but the various sections are well balanced. There are. however, some sections still unrepresented, and any new members would be gladly accepted. We welcome Mr Byles again as our leader and are looking for- ward to just as good a year as the last. -Betty Ferris, IV C. I l THE ORACLE

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