The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1918-01-18
High School Notes

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was present. The most interesting
number was the rendition Of SkiltOn's
Deer Dance by a string quartet COM
posed of r. A. Buell., F. Henke. p.
Collins and r. Spangenberg The deer
dance is q feature of the annual mem
orial services of the Rogue River tribe
in Oregon, for those departed during
the year After short mOurnful mel
Ody by the chief singer and women,
there is a commemorative speech by
the chief, suggested by the viOlOncelIO
solo, and the dancing begins. The
singers render a melody in tWO-fOur
time while the drums play in three,
four, not an uncommon effect in In
dian music The viola playing piZzi-
cutO gives the effect of the drum.
While this is going on the dancers
pass in and out showing the specta-
tors how the hunter pursued the deer
and other exploits of the departed.
The number is typical of Indian music
and exemplifies and illustrates the
mode of Indian music.
Miss Ruth WilkOwski read a paper
on Indian and negro elements in Am
erican muse. She stated that Indian
music has played no part in the de-
velOpment of American music It is
interesting and is now becoming Of
historical value for the Red man is be-
ing driven to either accept the white
mans ways or become more scarce
each day. With the gong of the In
dian is his music. The chief use of mu-
sic by them was to make more impress
siVe their tribal customs. In speaking
gave a clear, concise view Of what his
music has done for us With his COM
ing in 1919 he brought many crude
songs which later were accepted as
being expressive of American music
The negro through his music has ex-
erted an influence that is far reaching
for to him we owe mucn ror the popu-
lar music of today.
Miss Iona Bingham then delivered
two decalogues, 'Noddin' by the Fire"
and I'm the Morning" Both selections
were well rendered. Miss Bingham
possesses the power of character por-
trayal in a remarkable degree Her
work is commendable and and was
we'll received.
Miss Ramona Williams read paper
on American composers, choosing Bud
Mcdowell and NeVins. She spoke on
the composers as a whole, telling what
they had done for American music. In
speaking of Carrie Jacobs Bond, Miss
Williams stated that we had reason to
be more than interested in her for she
is a Wisconsin product, having been
born in GAINESVILLE. Her works such
as Perfect Day" and Just a Wearyin'
for You" will remain as standard for
many years to come.
Miss Mary Ladwig rendered two Sc
lections, From the Land of thte Sky
Blue Water" and Daisies" all in her
usual charming manner
Miss Mary Conway favored Mellow
ell, playing his ITO a Wild Rose" diff
ficult and melodious, in a faultless
manner.
Miss Ruby King sang eff 1 were
King" The selection is one that gives
the artist rare opportunity to show
her vocal power. Miss King ably
proved that she was well capable to
sing the selection. The next number,
comical song, eff I Were a Duck
ling" was roundly applauded.
Miss Florence AmadOn concluded
the program by playing two fine solos,
''The Shepherds Tune" and sThe
Rosary Both numbers were well
played, the player showing a fnesse
in touch and technique and executed
them faultlessIy
The program of the Forum Debat-
ing society for January 20 is one on a
topic of interest to all
Currents by Neil Werner is the first
number on the program.
Debate, Resolved, That suffrage be
taken from the negroes in the south
ern states" will be defended by H.
Bredow, G. Duffy and A. Bentzin. R.
Usher, ]. Ballot and G. Ziegleman will
oppose.
Three minute speech by W. Calhoun.
Special numbers by P. Collins and
W. King.
Business.
Critics report, Mr.. Thomas.
At recent meeting Of the Webster
Debating society the following officers
were elected:
President-Thomas Brooks.
Vice President-John Maerzke.
ecretary-Waldima Pritzlaff.
Assistant Secretary-Nathan Wei
ner.
Treasurer-Eyeret Valeskey.
The Webster society has ordered Of
fetal pins to be worn by their mem
bers. 1t is expected that the pins will
arrive in short time. They will be of
gold with an enamel lettering, ''Web~
ster Debating Society"
A Camera club has been organized
for the benefit of the students Of the
school. 1t is the object OF those in
charge to disseminate information to
amateurs that will be available.
The basketball team left for Por-
tage this afternoon. They will play the
Portage team this evening. So far the
team has been showing excellent form,
having won the first game on the
schedule. The Portage aggregation is
credited with a lightning team. The
locals have been working hard the
past week. The lineup: E. Archie CEN