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October 2009 InCider Press Page 5 |
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The Manhattan Music Machine had not competed in District Competition in close to 10 years, and because of a number of circumstances we have not been available to rehearse on a regular basis. These were two good reasons not to compete in District Contest. But, since the chorus had committed to the contest, and we would be there anyway, we thought that we could do our part and sing in the quartet contest as well. We really did not know what to expect. We were sure that we would not be competitive in the regular contest, but thought that we could represent ourselves and the chapter with some respect in the Senior Contest. We had fun preparing our two songs, and enjoyed the experience in being hosted through the queue and onto the stage. We also thought that we sang OK, but also knew that we had done better in various other performances. Our placing was third out of eight quartets in the Senior Division, so we were pleased and thought that was respectable. We did enjoy the experience of competing in Lincoln, and we thank all of you who came to support us in our effort. This year, 2009, we are celebrating our 25th year as a quartet...and we can also announce that we have renewed our registration with the society. Even after 25 years we do enjoy singing together and spending time together with our families as a group as well. Will we compete again? Only time will answer this question, but we do hope to continue entertaining various group in the Manhattan area for a few more years at least. ♪ |
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The Manhattan Music Machine in competition again By Don Thomson, Tenor |
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Don Thomson, Bob Swenson, Pete Cooper and Jim Lindquist are the Manhattan Music Machine. |
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We’ll begin with a box, and the plural is boxes; but the plural of ox became oxen not oxes. One fowl is a goose, but two are called geese, yet the plural of moose should never be meese. You may find a lone mouse or a nest full of mice; yet the plural of house is houses, not hice. If the plural of man is always called men, why shouldn’t the plural of pan be called pen? If I spoke of my foot and show you my feet, and I give you a boot, would a pair be called beet? If one is a tooth and a whole set are teeth, why shouldn’t the plural of booth be called beeth? Then one may be that, and three would be those, yet hat in the plural would never be hose, and the plural of cat is cats, not cose. We speak of a brother and also of brethren, but though we say mother, we never say methren. Then the masculine pronouns are he, his and him, but imagine the feminine, she, shis and shim.♪ |
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Our wonderful English language |
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Harry’s little boy was waiting for his mother to come out of the grocery store. As he waited, he was approached by a man who asked, "Son, can you tell me where the Post Office is?" The little boy replied, "Sure! Just go straight down this street a coupla blocks and turn to your right." The man thanked the boy kindly and said, "I'm the new pastor in town. I'd like for you to come to church on Sunday. I'll show you how to get to Heaven." The little boy replied with a chuckle. "Awww, come on... you don't even know the way to the Post Office."♪ |
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An Adventure with Harry Harmony |
