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

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ROOM 15 “The Mermaids” A jolly evening was spent by the girls of Room 15 on January 7, when a successful tramp was held. After tramping on the banks of the river, the girls returned to the home of Doris Hawkins, where the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and singing. Girls and Boys, Take Notice: Dellie Birkmyre has been elected president of Room 15. Iona Robinson was the former president, but she has left school. Though we lost in our last game to Room 13, we were successful in defeating Rooms 12 and 14. Old Memories A former member of the Collegiate wishes to know if Mr. Smith still remembers the biscuits on which the girls of the 1921 P.A. class fed him, and the reason for his absence next day. Favorite Sayings of the Teachers Mrs. Elliott: “Mind the school teacher!” Miss Dowler: “The exams, are near at hand, so govern yourself accordingly.” Ainslie Milne. ROOM 18 Epic Poem I sing of arms and heroes That go to school each day, To listen to a lot of stuff That they might use some day. And as I gaze around me, With countenance serene, My eyes fly wide with wonder— I’ll here depict the scene: Choric Song At the front of the room stands Mr. Hoole With English flowing fast; to school Us in its many uses. And then the myriad accents flow, And words that make us wonder so, And humorous abuses. He tells us of great Shakespeare’s works, And how the lotus eater lurks To make us lose ambition. He tells us not to say “afeard,” And tells how Shelly trimmed his beard, And how to use “munition.” 15

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ROOM 11, “THE MILKWEEDS” A glance over such a distinguished group as the Milkweeds of P.H. will convince even the most skeptical that, were we in some place where there is no competition, we could be the most promising bunch of pen-wipers in any black-walled room in schooldom. Perhaps our achievements fail to convince, but at least we have kept our worthy pedagogues busy, and no teacher dare say he has had nothing to do in our room. However, we are convinced we can make good our claims. The Prize Weed Mr. C.—Marshall, dispose of that gum. M.—Yes, sir. Mr. C.—(five minutes later)—I thought I told you to put that gum in the basket. M.—It is only a small piece which was suspended on a molar excrescence, and then rescued by bicuspid activity. ROOM 12, “THE FORERUNNERS” Room 12 has been too much occupied with academical work to waste it’s valuable time on such frivolities as parties. Therefore no “society note.” The wasted cheeks and hollow eyes indicate that, at least, is taking the comjng exams, seriously! Notice! Great discoveries have been made by certain members of the class. We have in our midst Robert Scott. This is not the only celebrity that Room 12 can boast of, for “St. Pat.” has been doing us the honor of gracing the room by her presence; also “Capt. Cooke,” who dis¬ tributes her corn seeds liberally. Class Officers President, Patricia Paget; vice-president, George Craig; secretary- treasurer, Signy Stevenson; librarian, Beth Carpenter. ROOM IS, THE “LUCKY”—SOMETIMES Exams, over, exams, to come, and brief respite, then, “for all we have and are.” Meantime, sport activities—baseball, basketball, etc.—and let the teachers take the hindmost. Certain changes of officers have been made in personel of Room 13 inner cabinet—These should, of course, be known. Room officers: Presi¬ dent, May McKinnin; sport captain, Bert Nelson; secretary, Hilda Miller; representative, The Writer. A Poem—Perhaps As we look out of the window On these bright and sunny days, We’re glad we come to school And at our books we gaze. 14

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Heard in the Lit. Class “Shakespeare, with his marvellous facility of embellishing mediocre expressions—”, etc. “Fulkerson, you are inebriated.” (Or Webster, what have you?) Heard in Geom. Class “—and the next time I come into this class and the homework isn’t done by more than two pupils—’Nuff said. Heard in History Period (Immediately period starts) “Comeonnowgetyourbooksout — readyournoteonConfederation, Sprung—What!.you haven’t it—all right, Fulkerson—Comeonhurry— Haven’t you got your book out yet?” In Chem. Lab. “It matters not whether you use Potass. Chlor. or Copper Sulphate— any salt may be used—What?—The book says— Oh, the book! (slam bang) bah!! How many times must I tell you that there are a great many mistakes in the book?” Heard in Mr. Dobson’s Period “Oh, what’s the use? King, do you ever expect to pass without a book? Now, what’s the translation to this sentence, Proudfoot? No!!! Blankety dash. No! Won’t you ever learn to use the sub¬ junctive. ” Ad infinitum ? Room 18 Wants to Know When the councils are going to start something? Who was responsible for not letting the basketball team out in time to get to the scene of the game at four o’clock? If the council is going to vote some money to buy a certain teacher some head-gear. When the school is going to make a decent path in that vacant lot across from the school ? ROOM 19, “THE PRIMATES” Room 19 is an outstanding example of what a group of energetic Primary students can do, both in school work and athletics. Under the guidance of an able president—Gerald O’Shaughnessy —it has taken an active part in the school enterprises during the 1926-27 season. The class consists mainly of boys, but there is a sprinkling of maidens. During the winter season, the class held many tobogganing and skating parties, which were very successful. River Park was the rendezvous of the room on many winter nights. Now that summer is almost here, and the baseball season started, the boys are out on the diamond. That is, when they are not playing 16