Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute - Breezes Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS OF 1925-1926 DONALD MORAN Who won a scholarship last June and who is now pursuing a course in accountancy. He sojourned in Room 51 last year. MARGARET DAVIES Who won a scholarship last June, after writing her Grade XI ex¬ aminations, and who has this year won an Isbister scholarship worth $75 at the University of Manitoba. Margaret was a popular member of Room 56 during 1925 and 1926. ANNE NEMENOFF Who won a scholarship in June, 1926, who was librarian of Room 56 last year, and who was within four-fifths of a point of winning an Isbister scholarship this year at the “U.” 12

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of the refreshments, in cafeteria style. This done they passed out the lower door of the library and each, finding his partner, proceeded to locate a spot where the coffee was least apt to be upset or the sand¬ wiches and cake stepped upon. Lunch over, the students, much refreshed, hurried upstairs crying, “On with the dance, let joy be unconfined. No sleep till morn when youth and pleasure meet To chase the glowing hours with flying feet.” Those who did not care to dance, having found some badminton bails in the erection shed, and having erected the volley ball net, using their trays as racquets, gave such an account of themselves that the caterer was forced to interrupt the game and rescue the trays. The mystic hour of midnight drew near and still the couples danced, whirling amid the confusion of shambling feet and French heels. But the last dance came, prolonged as it had been by extras, and while all stood respectfully at attention, “God Save the King” was rendered by the orchestra. Following this, the checking room was stormed, in spite of the protests of those in charge. The merrymakers then, don¬ ning their winter garments, returned home,‘‘tired but happy.” For those whose fallen arches, corns, bunions, etc., made walking insufferable, a flotilla of Diamond Taxis awaited. This thoughtfulness we owe to the foresight of our admirable president, Mr. Leishman.— Dill. THE JUNIOR PARTY The gathering together of the Junior classes on February 11th was an important affair for that body. A large part of the Junior classes attended, together with representatives from the teaching faculty, and from the other grades. The time set for the arrival of the pupils was eight o’clock, and by that time a large crowd had gathered. The pupils were greeted by Miss Douglas and Mr. Florence, faculty advisors of the Junior Council, and Bob Alexander and Mary Mann, president and secretary. By eight-thirty the hall was filled to capacity, and after about ten minutes of reception by members of the Junior Council, the music, supplied by Jimmie Gowler’s orchestra, began. Those who did not wish to dance remained in the erection shed to take part in the indoor track meet, which was conducted most successfully by Mr. Morgan. After the many couples had struggled through eight dances, re¬ freshments were served. The students were allowed to enter the library in lots of about ten and were served in cafeteria style. When this battle was over, the dancers and others returned to the hall, and once more began their endless struggle. I should not say endless, for it finally did end at about a quarter to twelve, when the orchestra played “God Save the King.” As the last strains died away, there was a general rush for the check room, and. those who found their proper garments proceeded to don them. Then they emerged into the cold wintry air and headed for their homes, all agreeing that it had been a wonderful evening. The party was very well handled, and all expenses were paid. We owe this not only to the work of the Junior Council, but to the hearty support of the pupils.— L. A. Bruce. 11

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oom IXumourg ROOM 6 Inside Dope During the late wintpr, Room 6, successfully exercised their cramp,ed muscles, and brains, in an exceedingly delightfull “snow-shoe” party. What? Did they have eats and a swell time? Well, I should say so. In fact, certain members in the “male division” haven’t eaten since. Dec. 1—The casualties on that date were not as heavy as expected, because of the opening of the institution at 9.30 sharp. In Room 6, it was as follows: Mr. Kelly, who arrived at the usual time of 9.25 and, finding himself on time, was seized by a severe spasm of fits, etc. Later he became delirious! He may recover. There were many similiar catastrophes, but they explained they had forgotten. About three members stopped coming to school because of the shortening of the hours. “We haven’t enough time as it is,” were their last words. Mr. B. Borjson, an ex-member of our class, left suddenly because of sickness, and the natural generosity of the room presented him with a large basket of fruit, candy, gum, etc. Whether it was the shock or not we do not know, but unfortunately he has not returned. Another great event of days was that J. Samson and M. Hinkle came in on time. They both explained this unusual phenomenon with the very feasible excuse, “The clock was wrong.” We would suggest that at the beginning of each term the class teacher, for the benefit of the students therein concerned, put upon the bulletin board a list of all the excuses for lateness used the year before. NEWS OF ROOM 8 “The Stenos” We all felt greatly indebted to Gordon Brooks, t he oratorical wonder of Room 8, whose address did so much to bring J. H. into the limelight during the contest. Room 8 would like solutions to the following (no prizes given): Who rang Phyllis’ Bell? Why don’t Noel Black and Eddie White start a taxi business? Is Myrtle Almond really a nut? Is Gordon’s Brook a tributary of the Assiniboine? Does No-el Black know everything? Does Pizey ever get a shock from his hair? Is Ham well cured? Does Olive Vopnfjord ever go vamping in a ford? Has Swan got a long neck? Is it possible that the appearance of the season’s most popular waterproofs was foreseen when it was quoted, “Dull drab and dark are gone.” Student—But I don’t think I deserve an absolute zero. Chemistry Teacher—Neither do I; but that’s the lowest mark I’m allowed to give. 13