Selwyn House School - Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1939-19-Ill Ehitb ibutner is the greatest threat tu Qliihilisatinn? Since the last world war, it has become obvious that three nations have repeatedly threatened and destroyed the peace of the world, and have prevented nations, who wanted peace with the rest of the world, from realizing their aims. These three nations, namely Germany, Russia and Japan, by their repeated on- slaughts on the minorities within their lands, and upon their neighbours, have forced the world to meet their brutalities by resisting their lawless aggression. The similarities between Germany, Russia, and Japan, to which may also be added Italy, are that the people have no say in the government ruling them. Two of them, Ger- many and Russia, are ruled by dictators at the head of small groups, who are responsible to no one, and who destroy enemy opposition, while in Japan, the same thing is accom- plished by a small military group who impose their will through a form of parliamentary government, over which reigns an absolute monarch. :X similar form of government is also ruling over the destinies of Italy, being a combination of dictatorship and a monarchy, but where the real ruler is the dictator. In these countries, especially Germany, Russia, and Italy, the freedom of the press, speech, and of assembly no longer exists. In addition, the people are prevented from obtaining information or news from foreign countries, with the result that they are kept in ignorance as to what is happening in the rest of the world. In this way, the only information handed out to them is through a controlled, muzzled press, and only that which their dictators wish them to know. Germans also preach the superiority of their own people over all others in the world, the right to destroy any other people in their march to world domination, and their right to take whatever they want lfrom other countriesl. They preach that might is right, and that the individual exists only to advance the interests of the state or for strengthening the nation, so as to conquer others. All these nations also make use of propaganda as a means of undermining the free or democratic form of government in other lands, and strive to stir up dissension every- where, so that those favourable to their ideals may seize the reins of government and advance their doctrines. Of all these countries grouped under the heading of Totalitarian States, the most pernicious and dangerous to the peace of the world and to the establishment of neigh- bourly relations is undoubtedly Germany. This country consists of a people that has never been able to govern itself demo- craticallyg that can be readily regimentedg that has always during history made war re- lentlessly and ruthlessly on its neighbours, that has never respected its given word and treaties, that has always persecuted minorities, and has been obsessed with the desire of conquest, and has preached the superiority of might over justice and reason. jfs., Form 5. llll

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SEIAYYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE Wie are again indebted to the kindness of the Rev. David Scott and Knox Crescent Church for the use of the Sunday School Hall for meetings during the month before Christ- mas, when the hall at Headquarters was occupied by the Scout Toy Shop. Eaflfr Term, 19101: In January, a gift of X-ray photographic equipment was presented to the Children's Memorial Hospital by the Boy Scout Association. Scout Mappin of our Troop represented the Scouts of the Central District at the presentation ceremony. A hockey team representing the Troop played a team from St.George's Church Troop in February. Although our Scouts played hard, they were outclassed by a very fine team. Patrol Leaders Black, Mappin and Dobell have passed those parts ofthe Sphinx Patrol course given so far this year. This course, given by Scout Headquarters, is devoted to training in leadership for Patrol Leaders. A feature of the Troop activities this year has been the large number of proficiency badges won, a larger number than for several years past. W. S. G. The Ski muh. During the Christmas holidays The Selwyn House Ski Club at Ste. Adele opened for its second season. The club's accommodation has been greatly increased by the instal- lation of bunks in the dormitory upstairs. The members this year are: Tim Blaiklock, Bill Mason, Peter Dobell, Hilary Big- nell, Gavin Miller, and John Chipman. Dick Cvoldbloom and David Culver, who now go to Lower Canada, are also members. Several old boys came up to the club for a few days during the Christmas holidays. These were Bill Fleming, Brian Little, Eddie Ballon, and Bart Sutherland. Mlle. Des- jardins still produces excellent meals, and does much to keep the club tidy. XY. NI., Form 6. ll0l

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SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE 211313: iBriiJe u' the Market Square. One day I .ve.v to ole Bill, I Jes, You rome along o' me, Jn' I'll.1-lzowyozt a pretty piflure, Jn' that I guaranteeg ShE'.f ay pretty a thing ax ever ftepped, Ilfilh heautgful silken hair, Jn' .rhe'.r known hy the name o' Jgnex, The pride o' the lllarket Square. You'llfall in love with 'er at onee, J.: ,cure ay eggx if eggxg She'.f got .rome wonderful ralvey, ole man, JJ well ax .vhapelv leggg In faet affar a,r look.: go, I rerkon .vhe'.v more than 'er xhare, Hai my heautjul hrown-eyed J gnex, The pride o' the lllarket Square. n Ole Bill fee, Now lhIlf'.fflHllIVV, I never 'eard tell o' xhe, Jn' I'z'e ollerx hin a hit of a lad, JJ I knowx ,vou'll quite agree, Jn' I knowf I got a lk'Ti.F.fll5, Jn we makex a 'appvv pair A But I'd like to meet this Jgnex, The pride o' the .tllarket Square. So I Jef, Tix as eaxy as winkiif, But don'f getflurried, ole man, '7u.vt run along 'ome an' 'ave a wayh, Jn' .fmarten up Uyou rang Jn' put on another eollar, .' 'ivr'ir in a aitzn iz, e a , Jn' then we'll go and .ree Jgnes, The A ride o' the lllarket S uare. fl U In 'ah'-an-'our we was readv, Jnd we got in.vide o' the ear, Jn' old Bill was quite exeited, Jn' afked if it wasfarg I Jef, Did-vou tell your lWi.f.vu.v P E .ve.f, I dia'n'.f dare Tell' er a word ahout Jgnee, The pride o' the lllarket Square. n Jn' ,roon we fame to the Blarkel, Jn' we ,fees a wonderful fight, But I .rex to ole Bill, 1Veain't rome to .ree thiJ, Jn' all 'e .rayf was, You're right g I don't want to .fee no litter o' pigf, Or .fheep or rattle or mareg I onlv eome to .fee Jgnex, The pride o' the llfarket Square. So I took 'im around the corner, Jn' up an alle-v - an' then II'e .ruddenlv fame upon Jgnee, J ytandin' in 'er pen Iffith two young false.: he'ind 'er f Jn' I eould onlv ,vtare Jt mv heautifulfour-legged Jgnex, The pride o' the lklarket Square. But ole Bill 'e went quite purple, Jn' thi.r i,r what he .raid - If it weren'tfor all thexe people, I'd puneh -ver uglv 'ead. I onlv .fe,v, Keep ealm, ole man, You needn'l begin to .rwear - l1 hat'.v the matter with J gnex, The pride o' the .Harker Square P Ole Bill wa.: proper mad, 'e wasg 'E .raid I'd done 'im downg 'E reekoned 'e'd rome to .ree all 'e could O' the prettiext GIRL in the Town, Jn' when 'e .raw 'twax onlv a row, 'E .vaid it wa,vn'tfair, Jn' 'e'd like to .vhoot poor Jgnee, The pride o' the lllarket Square. I did what I eould to ,ftop 'im, But 'e made an auy'ulfu.u, Jn' the crowd got quite exfited Jn' began to take notiee o' u.vg So I drags 'im off to the Tavern, Ikhielz if rallea' the '0undJ and 'Jre, Jn' we drinks to the 'ealth o' Jgnex, The pride o' the Alarket Square. B. K. T. H. l121