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Page 6 InCider Press April 2006 |
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On the shore dimly seen thro' the mists of the deep, Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, In full glory reflected, now shines on the stream: 'Tis the star-spangled banner: O, long may it wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
And where is that band who so vauntingly swore That the havoc of war and the battle's confusion, A home and a country should leave us no more? Their blood has wash'd out their foul footsteps' pollution. No refuge could save the hireling and slave From the terror of flight or the gloom of the grave:And the star-spangled banner in triumph doth wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
O thus be it ever when free-men shall stand Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation; Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the heav'n-rescued land Praise the Pow'r that hath made and preserv'd us a nation! Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust!" And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Bart Bartholomew |
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Bob started singing with the barbershop chorus in Wamego, in the 1960’s. He then formed a quartet with Bill Hanson, Tom Hart, and Harold Oakleaf known as The Silver Lining Quartet, which is still in existence. To register as a quartet they had to join the Society and did so through the Topeka Barbershop Chapter. The Silver Lining, along with deceased member Bill Ruliffson, were instrumental is starting the Manhattan Chapter. When the Manhattan Chapter formed they were dual members. Bob is still a dual member of both the Topeka and Manhattan Chapters. He started going to District and International Conventions when Brian and Beth were very young. He has not missed a District or International Convention since 1980. Therefore we have not had a 4th of July in Manhattan for many years. Bob has been District President and on the International Board over this time span and is now teaching the Presidents COTS class in other districts. He is also on the Society’s Judging roster. This is his second time as President of the Manhattan chapter. He loves being of service to the barbershoppers and enjoys the camaraderie with the fellows. Bob and Telva are currently the Convention registrars of the Central States District. Bob enjoys being involved. Telva Swenson |
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Meet Member Bob Swenson |
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I am not a great singer, but I enjoy singing. I have found barbershop to be a great change of pace for me. My job has a lot of stress and being able to spend a few hours singing with people I like is a refreshing change. The music is actually secondary to the friendships. If it weren’t for Barbershopping I would never have met Karen and Terry or John Trail or Gary Drake, or many of the other people who I consider my friends. Pat Caffey |
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Meet Member Pat Caffey |
