Maplewood Academy - Maple Log Yearbook (Hutchinson, MN)

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K I' ' K , 1 HU'ronsoN1AN Kg--. h 1. fl. X ' U N ai' -F villmlllzwxsissf ' E' JMWWW ' ' 2'--1 4- 'frisf Jas ln' :sis can be Cl' c L ceum Course OR THE last two years our school, in connection with the Hutchinson High School, has sponsored a lecture course which has been a source of entertainment and education for both schools and the community. Hardly enough can be said to do justice to the influence these lyceum courses have upon the minds and lives of the youth. One can not help being inspired to greater achievements when he sees and hears what and is being done in the field of music and art. The first number of the lyceum course was given by the Cecilian Singers, one of the outstanding musical organizations of the Northwest. The four en- semble artists have appeared as soloists and a quartet several times with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. Their voices blended perfectly as they sang with power and expressiveness. It is difficult to say which number on the program made the largest appeal to the audience. There was enough variety in the offerings to appeal to all, and, if the appreciation shown by those present was any indication of the ap-- preciation felt, the Cecilian Singers won their way into the hearts of both students and teachers. Dr. Maurice C. Tanquary presented an illustrated lecture, Adventures in the Frozen North, as the second number. Dr. Tanquary, who is professor in the department of entomology and economic zoology in the University of Min- nesota, was a member of the Donald B. McMillan Crockerland Expedition. His clean lecture and his large number of beautiful slides made the lands of the frozen North seem very real. John Seaman Garns, director of the dramatic department of McPhail School of Minneapolis, gave the third number of our lecture course. Mr. Garns devoted his program to readings illustrating a passing phase of American humor, using works of poets of the East, the West, the Middle West, the South and Canada which were received most heartily. His command of dialect is excellent land he has marked ability as an impersonator. His personality, both in singing and reading, creates a congenial atmosphere so that the sym- pathy and anticipation of his audience are perfect. The Apollo Club, a male chorus of students of the Winona State Teachers College, under the direction of Miss Catherine E. Strouse appeared in one of the most delightful lecture course numbers which we enjoyed. Twenty-one numbers were given in the performance of the evening. The program opened with Recessional by Reginald de Koven. Soldiers Chorus from Faust , by Gou- nodg Toreadors Song from Carmen, by Bizetg and Massa Dear , by Dvorak, given by the chorus, and a pianoforte solo by Miss Bard, accompanist, were among the other numbers given. I Fear No Foe by Pinsuti-Parks, sung by the chorus, was the concluding number of the evening. l' 58 Q

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I x f X . J 1 HUTCHSONIAN , ..,., nw sr n N, P X Ma lc-:wood Ban uct N SUNDAY evening, October 5, Maplewood entertained two hundred- tifty guests at the fourth annual banquet, given this year in honor of the class of 1931. 1IThe dining room was beautifully decorated in har- vest colors. One long continuous table extended around the room. The center pieces of luscious fiall fruits on a background of green and gold, the favor cups flaunting saucy butterflies, with tall wax tapers, made the table very tempting and inviting. At six o'clock the dinner was announced by Miss Tubbs, and words of thankfulness to our heavenly Father were expressed after all had found their places. The excellent and prompt service given by the waitresses, dressed in green gowns, and waiters dressed in dark suits, added to the pleasure of the dinner. Before the flrst course was finished Elmer Hagen and Mrs. Floyd Kleiman played a cornet and violin duet. Elder Yost, macting as toastmaster, then intro- duced Professor Johnson, who spoke Words of welcome to all. The Bells of St. Mary's was sung by a mixed quartet, and Professor Hein and Clifford Christen- sen, representing the senior class, each gave an interesting talk. A musical novelty was presented in Elmer Cornwel1's saxophone solo, accompanied by his sister, Dorene. Between courses and while the salad was receiving careful attention the program continued with talks by Elder M. L. Andreasen, Elder N. R. Nelson, and Professor Fowler, who spoke for the school homes. Miss Winifred Granbois gave a pleasing vocal solo, Venetia, by Kerr. As the last course was served the male quartet sang the spirited songi pf' the sea, Sailing Miss Esther Olson and Adrian Laurltzen brought ,fthe banquet and the program to a happy close by playing the old favorite Poet and Peasant Overture. When the applause had died awiay the diners 'left the hall and the banquet was history. 1 ,Q.. 'P 1' , SX , 1 ov' ffl rlllmmwmixsqs Y 1 ., MWWWWW . ' ws., 0 57

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I x f . 'H , I . ,lu HUTCHSONIAN I7 l' I Q if 2? iimmwsasss f' V 1lW21ffW E L.-4. Huio insorfs Diamond Ju iloe A UTCHINSON'S Diamond Jubilee which was celebrated from July 3 to 5 was sponsored by the Union Club and the Historical Society. It drew the largest crowd of any celebration ever put on in Hutchinson. It was esti- mated that 25,000 people attended the three-day celebration. 5 1lThe parade, composed of every imaginable kind of float, merry clowns. iff-T-L' and ancient vehicles, was the longest and best ever witnessed in Hutchinson. Showers of rain threatened to interfere with the plans for the parade, but Old Sol made his appearance in time to prevent bringing disap- pointment to many eager spectators. Maplewood Academy had a large :and interesting float. It was decorated with red, white, and blue hunting. The various departments of the school were represented in action. Six gaily bedecked, beautiful horses led by foot- men dressed in white drew the float through the throngs that lined the streets of the city. Over the float was a large arch bearing the words, Maplewood Academy, while from the arch hung placards telling the story in a few words of how Maplewood develops the mind, heart, and hand. An historical pageant of the early days of Hutchinson was given at thc fair grounds. The fact that 7752 persons paid admission to see the scenes of bygone days as unfolded in the pageant is adequate proof that it was success- ful and entertaining. Historical relics and antiques from pioneer days were displayed in store windows. Young and old joined in the festive spirit of the Jubilee as Hutch- inson celebrated the anniversary of its years of progress.