Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1936-1937 to see half of the wonderful things the great City has to offer a stranger An itinerary had been mapped out for us, and we saw all the most important places of interest, while we had sufficient spare time in which to roam around the great Metropolis. One Sunday afternoon and evening a few of us were greatly amused listening to the soap-box orators in Hyde Park. All too soon the 26th of August rolled around and we sailed for home on the Empress of Australia . A.S.F., CO.S.'J Q trip ahrnah last summer 119361 Last summer I was a member of a party of Canadian school boys who visited England and Germany, and a short description of our trip may be of interest to S.H.S. boys. After arriving at Southampton on July 17th, we proceeded by bus to Eastbourne, where we were accommodated at Lexden House School. During our pleasant stay here we saw a tennis match between Fred. Perry and Donald Budge, and took excursions to Dover, Pevensey, Battle Abbey, and Dymehurch. We also visited Brighton, and attended several social functions. On Iuly 27th we embussed for Yvinchester, travelling via a northern route through pretty country, arriving there in the evening. We had dinner with the Mayor and his family, going afterwards through the Cathedral and Winchester School. Early the next morning we left for Southampton and boarded a tender which took us to the Europa . The next day we arrived at Bremen and went directly by train to Berlin, later going to Der Jugend-lager , situated near the Olympic Stadium. While at the Youth Camp, the life and routine was similar to that in a Canadian boys' Camp. We were allowed very limited leave, and went over to the Games on all the important days. On our first day there we marched into the city of Berlin to the grave of the Cnknown Soldier, and while there viewed the Reichswehr , the crack German militia, doing the parade C goose J step. Each morning, if we had stayed out late, we were in no mood to get up, and went to Hag-raising in pybiamas, in contrast to the military array and total lack of freedom of the other countries, some of whom had been doing evercises since 6 a.m. Twice trips were made to Potsdam, where we saw the Palace of the Kaisers, and the town itself, and we also went to Grunau, where the rowing and sculling races were held. At the opening of the Games, Herr Hitler received a tremendous ovation from 160,000 people. After the competitions came the singing of the German national songs, Deutschland iiber alles , and Das Horst-VX'essel lied , which some of us learnt. On our last day in Germany we visited a Hitler Youth Camp, and saw their way of living. At these camps are made all the motorcycles and gliders used by the German army. On August 13th we went to Bremen, and stayed there a night. Next morning we sailed on the Bremen , and reached Southampton the following day, travelling by train immediately to London. While in London we saw most of the places of interest, including Westminster Abbey, Madame Tussaud's, and the Tower. Additional trips were made to Hampton Court, Windsor Castle, and as far as Cambridge. After leaving Southampton on August 26th we duly landed, after some rough weather, at Quebec, and so our interesting tour had come, as all things must, to an end. J.T., CS.H.S., 1927-3-lj. l19l

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SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE The next day we arose at six thirty, had four rolls and some tea for breakfast, and then began to march to Berlin in military formation. We stopped every now and then in order to join up with more detachments, mostly of Hitler's Youth Camp. Around twelve we arrived at a huge square in the heart of Berlin where we were halted and placed all around the outside. Then 75,000 of Hitler's Youth Camp filled in the centre. After a long wait, during which we sat down on the ground, the Olympic Torch Bearer arrived amidst loud cheers and lit the Olympic flame in a huge bowl. Speeches followed for an- other half-hour and then we marched to the Olympic Grounds where we received two Bologna sandwiches for lunch. Afterwards we paraded to the Main Stadium, which seats one hundred and ten thousand people, and watched the opening of the Games. That evening fthe meal consisted ofa howl of soup and rye breadl we again marched back to the ground, where we witnessed a grand pageant put on by 45,000 of Hitler's Youths, both boys and girls taking part. The routine was the same every day. We would rise at six-thirty, have breakfast which consisted of four rolls and some tea, march to the Games around nine, come back for lunch, return in the afternoon, and then finally have dinner in the camp. We were sup- posed to be in the camp every night by ten o'clock but after much trouble we were allowed to stay later if we had a pass signed by our Master. The games were run off in the most etiicient fashion and there was a general feeling of good-will throughout the whole aFfair. The grounds were simply magnificent and it would be foolish to try and describe them. The big stadium held 110,000 people, the swimming stadium 20,0004 the polo field 50,000g the football held 30,000 and so on until the seating capacity reached a tremendous total. Of course, it was impossible to see everything at once as many things were going on at the same time, but l think we all managed to witness a little of everything as we all had passes which allowed us to go any- where we wanted for nothing. We were able to hop around from one event to another. These passes also enabled us to ride on any public vehicle such as buses, undergrounds, etc., free of charge. This cut down our travelling expenses but we soon spent these savings on food because the rations served in the camp were so coarse and unappetizing that we were forced to eat in a cafe across the street. One day 11 boy was caught crawling under the fence and as a punishment was made to clean potatoes and wash dishes for a day. That's German discipline l lt did not take us long to demilitarize the camp. The second morning we turned out for Hag raising in our py-iamas, and on the following mornings we noticed other people doing the same thing. We were supposed to march to meals but we soon ceased and again other Nations followed suit. We were also required to march to and from the grounds fhalf a milel and usually there would be crowds watching and waving. In return we would also wave but the other boys kept looking straight ahead and marched very stifiiy, but soon came out of their shell and acted as boys should. Altogether it was a wonderful experience for all, and we owe the German people grateful thanks for the opportunity of visiting the lfatherland. They may have given us indifferent food, been rigid in discipline, but that is life over there and after all that is what we wanted to see. After Berlin we crossed on the S. S. Fiuropa to lfngland, where we were billeted in a Hostel of the University of l.ondon for two weeks, which was not really enough time ll3l

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SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Jfrienhsbip What an empty world it would be without any friends 5 lt is so staggering a thought that one can hardly comprehend its meaning. Co-operation is impossible without a certain degree of association, or friendship, between those involved. An important rule in the making and keeping of friends is to remember never to criticize anyone. lt hurts one's pride and sense of importance as well as causing resent- ment. Une should always try to make other people feel important without stressing your own association in that matter. A very important point to remember is never to argue at any time. If you think carefully you will almost surely find that you have never won an argument, only strength- ened your opponent's belief that he is absolutely correct. Even if you do win an argu- ment, you lose something of much greater importance Y the other's good will. Friendship is a great asset, as it makes one's decisions bear much more weight as well as increasing happiness. Loyalty is the essence of friendship. Since an appearance of being interested in the interests of other people may pave the way to a successful friendship, it is a good thing to appear immensely interested when one is listening to a man of science pouring forth knowledge which is comparatively useless to yourself. :X great mistake which may make a bad impression on first meeting is the use of the first person too often. :Xt all times one should remember Solon's famous words, Do not be hasty in form- ing friendships, but do not break off those which you have formed. F.G., Form V. The Harman Baron C1937 High Speed Model! In f1i.r frzflfe ffrfpfv ffiinking, Sal Ilia 1I'aff Nfzwt baron zl77'l'I1fCf7ZAg'f .iff zzrolzmf his rferfex were infeing Papezzvfor fzis f7lt'0H1L' mx. He pain' om' aff he was t'!l7'7Ifllg', 'Spin' Qf aff his men rgf fwzrfzizlgg Nzzffffffflfs' he firm' zz -wvzrnizzg Took zz fook brfzimf ffzeir barks' f .fnger in f1f.f,ff6l'l't' r'w'.v gfixtelmf, .ff fn' AI7!1Il.fc'127ff1!lf nigh! aim' fi.rlrm'11': Hmm' ffm neu' nzzizzfnv f1e'd been ffzrhvtwznz' f - 'A Irllflilfr' H, .vmpi11 ', M fllh' H. Brzrfcwanff from 1110 rfonrwzz-v 7't't'ffll.f, Realized hir ffflktf fwfr .flrafingq Sain' fu' G0 to ff lmid iciflzfeefingl Timburfoo or Halifax f I 201