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Title: Boarders page
Language: English
Year: 1930
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Fulltext: IN THE ORCHESTRA BOX By Hor Vii '3 1. All energetic and freshly reinforced, the La Salle Orchestra started with a bang. Practices at present, give. indications that young musicians will creep from our midst, sooner or later. Success has knocked at our doors, for during the few years of its existence, the Orchestra delighted the audience at every college show, and public ceremonies. Gentle reader, let me lead you into our orchestra box. That stout man, with a "magic wand" (always broken at rehearsals???) is our director, Prof. Castillejos. All hail, all honor to hrm, for to his untiring efforts is due the success of this orchestra in the KingdO!m of Music. He has grown gray ( ??) hairs because of his worries in our rehearsals (and what worries!). "Great men are always contradicted." This ought to console you, Prof., when .you see Salas, Villa and Benito, staring maniacally at you or discussing over this <'do" or that "sol". NO!w, ladies and gentkmen, stl?p in further. Behold 'that fello1w, full of cheer sitting in the middle. He is Fernando Salas, .our president, an all around musician, capable of giving you the best jazz thrill in his cornet, and the best classic s.2ntiment in his violin. As a saxophonist, he lacks experience. He has one weakness however-to pretend to know more than the profossor. In this corner, look at that bulky man blowing his saxophone. You would mistake him for Paul Whiteman. No, gentlemen, he is only John Tabor, our best bet in the saxophone world and our notable treasurer. Musically inclined, energetic, big and what not, he is a "Paul Whiteman" only minus moustache. The next )man beside him, is another dignitary. He is Horacio Villavicencio, saxophonist and secretary. That big-breasted fellow in that saxophone corner, is Mario Benito, our premiere saxophone wizard, jazzy and peppy. He is one of those affected by th2 disease of Salas, to discuss with Prof. Ah! hark, don't you hear that sweet note? If you feel romantic at times and crave for the tune of a sleepy waltz, then apply to George Ty. an unassuming, hearty musician. Hear his saxophone wail and cry. and you will cry or laugh all right. Now gents, turn to this corner. Let me introduce to you Hernan Lopez, lead.~r of the violinist squad. Skillful in tickling the banjo, but more to make his violin moan, cry and wail. In jazz he's the peppiest in the group. In classic, he is second to none-after Salas. Virgiling Rodriguez is that giddy fellow beside him. Graceful at every note, skillful at every mov~ment, we'll sure have a "Vallejo" (??) . among us. A conspirator against classic, is that goodnatured musician by the name of Jacinto Molina. 'T d like to get hold of the inventor of classic music", he would mutter with chattering teeth at every rehearsal. Well. don't worry. Ito, we're with you. On the other hand, if you are a hater of jazz and lover of music, shake hands with Demetring Santos. "Classic," he says "is the food of the soul." Like the illustrous violinist, Heifetz (from whom he claims descent), he is the worst enemy of the Jazz maniacs in the orchestra. "Gafas" Gonzales is a two-instrument man. Cornet is his past time, but violin is his dish now. That "child" sitting by the piano is Fran. Buencamino, our f9urteen year old prodigy. "Born to be a pianist" seems to be his slogan. He plays the cello, as well as he can tickle the piano. He's the life of our orchestra. GREEN AND WHITE 227 That guy with a banjo is C. Robinson, and that cheerful fellow behind that "big violin" (bass) is no other than Ben Flores, expert pianist and "bajista". The fellow behind that complicated machinery and producing all the racket (if he wants to) is Emilio Salas, snappy jazzer and singer. There's still another ~mportant man not yet introduced to you. He's the guiding spirit of this bunch, the moderator and in charge of this orchestra-Bro~her William. He has lavished all untiring efforts to make the La Salle Orchestra a great success. All hail. Bro. William, we'[!? behind you. Now gentlemen, let us play for you our jazzy and classic hits of the year. Imagine you are hearing this orchestra composed of such youthful. gifted musicians, and when you hear "hOIIIJ.e sweet home", then I wish you thanks for having visited us in ·this rehearsal. BOARDER'S NOTES "Hail. hail, the gang's all here. The scholastic year had started. The record of previous years had been broken. Thirty-seven short pants and thirty-five long trousers are among the Boarders now. As usual our Reverend Prefect, Brother William, has combined us into one happy family which safe union, we are sure, will provide the boarders with many a good time in this coming year. The whole morning of the opening day of school witnessed th2 usual bustle intermingled with merry greetings, and the usual rush to the study-hall for the desks nearest the windows. I need not bring out in detail anything about the 1 transac1ting of busin2ss in the stationary deparqment, but I might mention that a good filme was had by all! Eh, wot? In the very first day of school Fran~isco Gam(boa, came along, cheerfully tapping everyone's shoulder, distributing candies to all of us and ending up with the words "Do you, follows, still rem~mber me?" 'Tis queer isn't it? Maybe he was again on one of his "political" campaigns. The next thing I knew, he was elected President of the boarders. Dra'w your own conclusion. The Boarder's Association hdd its annual election of officers las•t June 22nd. Mr. Francisco Gamboa was unanimously elected President; Mr. Fernando Salas, Vice-President; Mr. Apolo Coronado, Treasurer; Mr. Charles Robinson, Secretary; and Mr. Priciliano Gonzalez, Sporting Manager. Judging from their enthusiasm ~he Association will be a great success. F. Salas is certainly the greatest vice-president that the boarders ever had. He makes a "hit" on every thing he tackles. He is a good debater, a good athlete, a good musician and undoubtedly an excellent "eater". I wonder why Brother Basilian, who is in charg.2 of the culinary department, has been complaining a'bout his plates which are fastly disappearing. Salas must certainly have got strong digestive organds to digest hardware. And speaking about betting; if you value your shining nickels don't bet with my friend Fernando Salas. He is always a winner and never a loser, alithough in fact, he loses on almost anything he puts a stake on. And why? Oh, because when he loses he finds a way to break the contract either legally or otherwise. If you don't believe me, ask those boys who know him and who have been with him for years. The Boarders have recently organized an Altar Boys' Society. Not all of the metmbers are boarders exactly, but judging from the enthusiasm displayed by the melmbers, the Society prqmises a great success. Under the direction of Rev. Brother Willi~m. we expect a more efficient method of serving at the various ceremonies in the church. We congratulate every member of th2 Society and ardently hope that its fold will increase day by day. E. Tamparong is one of our many "rookie" boarders and boasts of Mindanao, so much that we conclude that he com.2s from there. And "shiver my timbers", if he isn't getting more ambitious day by day! Last week he applied for a place in the s"wi1mming team. But he found out that b.2 didn't have enough fins to keep hi'm going, so he quit. Now he has joined 228 GREEN AND WHITE the Midget Basketball Team. There is not telling what he can"t do, so it won't be long now! Luis Diez is another "rookie", hailing from Letran. Pleasant and obliging as the day is long, he is what we term a "plugger" not of the "sink" type, but stenotype. Luis is rather enthusiastic about it, so wt~ hope to see something go "boom" for the Boarders in th2 near future. The small boys of the boarders Midget Basket ball team clashed with the day schol'ars on Sunday morning of Sept~ 20. Among those who played were "important men," such as: R. Martinez, (Captain), B. Avila, T. Tomacruz, A. Torres, and F. Pabalan. The Boarders did their best, (no wonder) and emerged victorious with the score of 36-34. Keep it up boys. You're all doing fine, and som.2 day you'll 'be called upon to fight for old La Salle. As everyone knows by now, we have with us ttbe usual happy family of "Pampanguefios". Next Time-buy SEIBERLING TIRES and be Satisfied/ Exclu11iue :Di11tributo1s in the Philippines Erlanger & Galinger, Inc. 601--Escolta--609 Manila Sofio Luciano, N. Lacson, V. Rodriguez, F. Gamboa and his second half Juanito, are the gang kaders occupying the royal seat, while G. Blanco, H. Baluyut, J. Gonzalez and B. Hizon (rookies, by the way) are not far behind the throne. And when all these "hepity-hep guys" get together quite a merry furror is the result( with the usual bricks and dishes) . * * * THE BOARDERS' QUESTION BOX We Want To Know: When did Salas learn to play the cornet? Why Mendietta gig,gles when one talks to him? Why Luis D!.~z is so "ticklish" about some subjects? Who and what are the "Seven Mosquitos"? Why "Ga fas" likes to c!Jmb fences? Why Neibert enjoys scampering up trees? Who has won when the S1I11ok.2 of battle cleared away after Benito and our music professor have discussed their favorite "topics" of the day? Why Tamporong hardly gossips a·t the table and from whom does he receive so many letters? Whether S. Velasco will enjoy a carpenter's job. He certainly knows his "nail~". Charles Robinson. SWORN STATEMENT Required by Act 2580 Name of Periodical GREEN AND WHITE Owner: Rev. Brother Joseph. Published: Quarterly, in Manila, Rizal, P. I. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 14th of April, 1930. The declarant having exhibited his cedufa No. F-17594 issued at Manila, P. I. on January 16, 1930. ARTURO FANLO: My Commission expires Dec. 31. 1930.