1926 Cedrus Yearbook

EDRUS -.1926 Bits of Harmony and Discord THE COLLEGE CHOIR Anyone knowing of a baton not in use, kindly notify Prof. H. H. Smith. Nothing else is lacking to make him a real musical director. Great com- mendation is due Prof. Smith for his efforts in organizing a college choir. Although the choirhas not had regu- lar practice, it has furnished appro- priate music for the Bible Reading Contest, the Day of Prayer, and spe- cial chapel services. Music occupies anincreasingly important place in re- ligious worship;therefore we hope our choir may continue, and become a per- manent college institution. Two interesting musical produc- tions were given this year. The Y. W. C. A. presented "The King of Glory," a sacred service, on the evening af December 21. On February 24 the M. E. Young Ladies give an operetta, "The Feast of the Red Corn," in which the leading roles were taken by col- lege girls. RADIO BROADCASTING "This is Station WRAV broadcast- ing the regular Wednesday evening program." So far nothing startling. But listen! "The next feature on the evening's program will be a group of Christmas carols, to be sung by the Misses Johnson, Burns, Iliffe, and Bur- hick, pupils of Dr. Talcott." Then we were thrilled as we heard the voices of our own C. C. girls. Luther's "Cra- dle Hymn" was sung by Ruth Burbick, and then followed several carols by the quartet. To many of us the pro- gram was a prophecy of the future be- fore Cedarville talent. MUSICAL TRADITIONS Miss Koehler is not all stern prac- ticality. Quite often she forgets the problems of a teacher and suggests delightful plans for C. C. One of the best of these was the idea of singing Christmas carols around a lighted cedar on the campus. Had not the Faculty unexpectedly given us an ex- tra day of vacation, this plan would have been carried into action. But why not look forward to this next year and make it a college tradition? Other colleges have annual "sings," either at holiday or commencement time, and our campus would furnish an ideal setting for such an affair. Speaking of musical traditions, does not Cedarville College need a Glee Club or Choral Society? Such so- cieties are vital parts of most colleges. They give excellent musical training and enjoyment, and rest overtaxed minds, as well as advertise the col- lege. What achievement could be more worthy than the founding of a musical club that would last down through the years? • • At least one member of the College Faculty is musically inclined, as the Observation Class will testify. Well do we remember the morning we plod- ded through the pouring rain to seven- o'clock class, only to discover that Prof. Smith had not yet returned from "Rose-Marie." Oh, well, it was a fine production, and we don't blame him; also, Carl Shanks urges that we do not be too stern in condemning the pro- fessor. Page Fifty-seven —M.D.