Burlington High School - Rarebits Yearbook (Burlington, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1931 volume:

RAREBITS Wm. Farrar COMPANY, LIMITED The Best in Mens' and Boys' Clothing and Furnishings. Trucking A Truck for Every ,Iob Hay ancl Straw Bran ancl Cats READY MADE UNION MADE . MADE T0 QRDER YQ A. W. McGrath 9 Market Square - H6miIt0h Phone 742 Elizabeth Street SMITH' HARDWARE l COMPLIMENTS of JOSEPH SMITH Pure Home Made B R E A D Waumsleys' Home Bakery 20 Brant Street Ph0I12 303 A. DUDLEY ALTON Real Estate Lovely Farms and Residential Properties lor sale. Phone 204 45 Caroline St. East - Burlington, Ont. P t ' our advertisers -They patro ' RAREBITS CHEVROLET W.J.CANNOM AND 0 L D S M OB I L E C A R 5 AGENT FUR Repair Service 0110 CODlPANY -0- LEHIGH RADIUS Cgal REFRIGERATQRS Gil.-BUPNERS -,, I Virtue Motors Ltci. , BURLINGTON Phone 64 Burllngton GOODRAM BRGS. 88 KING ST. WEST - HAMILTON Heating Contractors Distributors for Williams Oil-O-Matic Burners Iron Firemen Underfeed Stokers We sell and install controlled lreai in every form PHONE REGENT 2145 Mention Rarebits h p t gol d t 96 INDEX ARES, W. COAL ........ ALTON, A. D ............. ARMSTRONG, H. .......,. BAFORDS .....,. , ..4A.4..... . RAREBITS TO OUR ADVERTISERS 2 94 ....... ...,. . 85 BILL,S BAREECUE ..,4,... ' ..-.,..... -........... 2 BEGG 81 CO ..,.,........,.,.., .1 --..- f., ..-...-... 1 ....... X 8 BRANT INN .........,,..........,. ......A .......... . . 2 ....... 95 BRANT QUICK LUNCH ........ .TTS 4.......... . 9 BURLINGTON BATTERY .......,.. .... . .. .. 9 BURLINGTON GAZETTE ...,.,..,...,. ,...4..I....... . . f 5 BURLINGTON HARDWARE .......,., .I,, I ...,.. ...... 8 5 BUSH, O. G ..,.............,...,......,,.... .,.. ...... 1 CAMPBELL, W. C ..,......,.,..4........... ...,.. 8 7 CANADA BUSINESS COLLEGE .......... ....... ...... 5 CANNOIVI, W. I .........,...............,.... .... . .9 .,...... ...,.. , 95 CUNNINGHAM ,A. M. 81 SON .,...,., ......... j ........ I T85 DAVIDSON NURSERIES ................... ............ ' .7 .... ., 6 DINGLE, L. D ..............,..,..,...4,... ,.......,... T .,....,.. . . 8 DINGLE, R. W .,.... .,.. ,,...................,........... 9 5 EATON'S ..,..,.........,..I., ,...... I nside Back Cover FARRAR, WM ..........,...,.. ....I............................ 9 4 FERGUSON, P. A ....,..,.......... .......... .,......,....,,. 7 5 FLATT, W. D .,,..,..,.....,.......... .,.... 9 5 GOODRAM BROS ...................,...,.., ...... 9 5 HENDRY, GEO. MANF. CO ..,....... .,.... 5 HUME THEATRE ........................., .,.,.. 9 2 I'IUMPl'IREY, DR. F. E .....,..... HUTTON 81 SOUTER ..,...,.. IAMES TEKTS .....,..... IOHNSONIS, G. C..., KLEIN 81 BINKLEY.. ..... f LAING 81 SONS ......... LAKESIDE DAIRY .......... LAMBSHEAD, I .....,... 92 75 79 6 82 1 86 75 84 8 LEPATOUREL, M ....,..... ,,.... MACGREGOR, C. E .,...... .. MCGRATH, A. W ........., .....,.., ...... 9 4 MACKLIN 81 MACKLIN ..,....,,. ....., 5 MCLELLAND, R. B ............... ...,., ,.................,.....,........ 9 2 MILNE COAL 81 SUPPLY ........... ...,.,..,.....,......,.............. 5 NEILSON, WM ............,...., ........,.. .......,...................,.......,.... 9 0 NEILSON, WM .......,...,..,.......,...,,... f ........ Outside Back'Cover NIAGARA BRAND SPRAY CO ....... .......,..............,............. 7 5 PARKE 81 PARKE LTD ....,..,.....,. .........................,....... 1 0 P.M.C. ICE CREAM ..,............. ...,.,....................... 8 9 QUEEN, UNIVERSITY. ........... .. RHYNAS, O. W. 81 SON ..........,, ROBINSON, G. W. 81 CO ........ RODWELL, DR. VV. I .,.,......... ROUSE, I. B. .......,........,.... ., ROYAL BANK .........,........, RUSSEL, D. C ................ ,.... SAUNDERS SHOE STORE ........ SANDERSON, WM. 81 SON .......... ...... SIIAVER, W. R ..,...... . ........ . SXVARTZ, L ....................,......, SMI'I'lI,S HARDXVAIYE ........,....... STRATHCONA ORCIIARIJS ....,.,, ....,....Inside Front.Cover ' 81 82 8 89 84 86 95 95 92 94 7 SUPERIOR ENGRAVERS ........ ,,,,, 6 TANCOCK, A. W ........... 92 TAYLOR BROS .........,,.... H 9 TEMPLIN, F. W ......,.....,, U 7 UTTER, W. F. 81 SON ........ ,,,,, 9 2 VIRTUE MCBTORS ...,...,.,,............ ,,,,, 9 5 WALKER, DR. I. G .,.,.....,,.. ....,....... ,,,,, 8 WAUMSLEY'S HOME BAKERY .......,.. ,,,,. 9 4 WAUMSLEY'S BOOK STORE ........... .,.,, XVIGGINS, WML.: ......,.....,....... XVILLIAMS, H .............. ,.........,......,......,...,............ WILSON, THE HAROLD A ...... 1 87 82 Patronize our advertisers-They patronize us - I-I ' l - l I , GOGDRAM BRGS I I ss KING ST. WEST I ll I I ,I I I : Distributors of : I : Williams : : 0ilf0-Matic : I Heating I I I l and l 'I I I Q' I Universal I I . , . 1, I Electric I I : Refrigeration : j I I I - I I' I ll I - I How Jacky Canuck became Grand Wazir of Khorassan Let him approach at once. Hold back these envious hordes. What ho! -a princely Gift. 0 marvellous!--a package more rare than jewels. O gold-and-white covered cuG of ecstasy! Long have I wanted a box of that great Western cogllt Neilson's Iersey Milk Chocolate and never could I get one through ecause of the greed of my attendants. Let this thrice welcome stranger be rewarded above the first of my subjects. ln such impassioned terms diigme Sultan of Khorassan greet Iacky Canucli from Canada as that intrepi lad journeyed East in search of adventure and, having saved the great of his trading treasures. a 5 dozen box of Neilsou's Iersey Milk Choc Bars, for the eye ofthe Sultan alone. was duly and properly reward th the lordly position of Grand Wazir of Khorassan. Then by estab ' g' a Beet of aeroplanes between the Court and the Neilson plant in -away Toronto he was able to maintain a constant stream of cases of Ne on's Chocolate Bars for the Sultan's private use and thus made his position doubly secure. Of course. in due time, he shared the Su1tan's throne and bossed the Kingdom. ' .sf Cl-I OCOLATI A E .g u THE ses? MILK cHocoLA1'E MADE e 1,15 'V ul -ll' LX ,f, L YN' 4' ,- 'ws l .0hl'., a ', V1 5 ,' IVA N. 1 'R 4 A u, uxiful ' 4 :,r , xv r s 1 X .fq , ', v X I I ' ' r L' L y , K v Y' A ,I 3' s M., .. 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It is this confidence that leads the leading business firms and financial institutions to come to us for office help. School in Session throughout the entire Twelve Months Call, write or telephone Baker 2727 for full particulars CAI-NEI-DA BUSINESS COI,I.FC'F MAIN AT I-IUGI-ISON STREETS HAMILTON R E, CLEMEN5 PRINCIPAL r ' , Mention Rarebits when patronizing our advertisers RAREBITS IIAVIDS0N9S NURSERY Fruit and Ornamental Trees Home grown shrubs and plants for the garden Roses for spring planting. We will be pleased to call and talk over what you need. I I I Phone ll ' Burlington A Complete Plant Suited to Your Photographing and Engraving Needs. '-.::g...- .W so Hey Q02 Q',lg,ff3I5L?E'S , A hfsnz'-2 'Q-Fd-F ,-,,- SUPERIOR ENGRAVERS LIMITED 42 Mary Street - Hamilton G. C. JIIIINSTIIN Phone 496 ICE CREAM and CONFECTIONERY CIGARS, TOBACCO and FRUITS IN SEASGN Patronize our advertisers-They patronize us -s RAREQBITS '6You Save Money Buying Herev TEMPLI-1jI9S The Leading Style Store For Ladies and Misses---Ready-to-Wear Garments, Hosiery, Gloves, Corsets, Lingerie, Scarves and Millinery. For the Men.---Wear Cambridge brand Mens' Clothing, Macle-to- Measure, also Ready-to-Wear. Our New Furnishings Stock is the Largest and most complete stock to select from. All the New Styles in Felt Hats now in stoclc. IF it is NEW we have it. Fe W. TE PLI HWe Appreciate Your Businessw Phgne 275 NEXT TO THE POST OFFICE Water Street Strathcona Crcharcls BURLINGTON ONTARIO o Growers of High-Grade Fruits ancl Vegetables 0 Colin Smith -- Phone 3251 W. l.. Smith -- Phone 325W ' 1 Mention Rarebits when patronizing our advertisers RAREBITS . , ,M Lloyd D.D1ngle, MA, ix It BARRISTER, soL1c1ToR, Era. .ii ii ii. N' '-Hilliiliili.iIi i',, , 9-.i-1 .fy ,L ,,.N um, Hllllllillrlli V . ....,..N, . 1. B. RoUsE u Optometrist and Optician 2 Brant Street - Burlmgton 52 King Street East - Hamilton, Ont. ongra tu la ti ons- Burlington l-ligh School Pupils, on your last Q year's l?arehits. It was splendidly gotten-up, 4 good paper, cuts showed up line. We noticed A X i' 'l several Begg 84 Co. suits in the groups, you can v ' always picl4 them out even in a crowd, more style. B a By the way have you been in to see our new ' l showing ol 'Students' Clothes. l 'A Wonderful Q pant suits await you 515.00 to 524.50 Q 1 it J. C. BEGG SI C0. 1 4 36 - 38 King Street East South Side ji - X For flzai Fl-llL.Jh6d fippearance SEE DP- 1- G- WALKER c. E. MacGREGOR DENTIST BARBER Theatre Building N f If Payu' io Look Well Patronize our advertisers-They patronize us RAR ITS The BRANT QUICK LUNCH Serves Hot Luncheons Fish and Chips Sandwiches of all kinds Soft Drinks, Ice Cream, and Tobacco Only Canadian Help Employed. 60 BRANT STREET Try Us for Welding PHONE 505 Burlington Battery 8a Electric Service I. L. MCKINDLEY Authorized Service Station for WILLARD STORAGE BATTERIES STARTERS, GENERATORS, LIGHTING and IGNITION REPIXIRS SPARTON RADIO SALEs and SERVICE I Cn the Highway - Burlington TAYLIIR BRIITIIEIIS 1 Taylor Bros Store is located in the centre of the business section of the town O All our departments are brimful of New Spring and Summer Merchandise O Attractf ively Displayed and Priced TAYLUR BBUTHEHS BRANT STREET Phones: Grocery 671-672 Dry Goods 552 Mention Rarebits when patr z g our advertiser 10 RAREBITS W 595 ' TABLE OF CONTENTS ' E55 562 DEDICATORY .,... ------- 1 2 FOREWORD ........ ---'-- 1 6 THE FACULTY ....... ---- 1 9 EDITORIALS ....... . ..... . .. ....... . -----'20 SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZE WINNERS... .... -.-' A -22 LITERARY .......... . ..... --'--' 2 4 LITERARY SOCIETY ...... -----I 5 5 SOCIAL. ...... .............. ------ 5 6 STUDENTS' COUNCIL ...... ------ 5 3 TRAVEL ...... ........ ------ 5 9 CLASSICS' PAGE ....... .--.-- 4 9 EXCHANGE ...... --..-. 5 0 CADETS ....................... -.---- 5 1 LE COIN FRANCAIS ..... -.--A- 5 2 ALUMNI ..................... ------ 5 5 GIRLS' ATHLETICS ........ ---..- 5 4 BOYS' ATHLETICS ........ ...AA..-- 5 0 FORM NEWS ........ .----- 5 7 HUMOUR' ................ -4-.-. 3 0 RAREBITS, STAFF ...................................................................................... ...... 8 8 COVER DESIGN BY DAVID CHRISTIANSON I. LABORATORY APPARATUS AND SUPPLIES For Amateur and Professional Work We carry good stocks of Laboratory Equipment, Chemical Reagents, etc. GIBSSVYBPG-Graduated Measures, Beakers, Funnels, Flasks, Retorts, Pipettes, Nurlars and Nectles, Test Tubes, Tubing, Etc. ll'0l'l Stands-Bunsen Burners, Blowpipes, Alcohol Lamps, Scales and Weights, Spatulas Thermometers, Hydrometers, Etc. Chelnltals-Common and Rare, Bakers Chemically Pure and Analysed Chemicals. Hamilton Agent for Cl1e1ncrafl Free Booklets Q C Parke 8 Parke Limited McNab St. and Market Square Hamilton, Ontario Patronize our advertisers-They patronize us Qmrvhitn 65112 Gbffirial Qbrgan nf the Burlingtnn High Srhnnl Brnhureh Annuallg hg the Svtuhents BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL IINNWIIIIIIIIIIIW! XEFV 'MSM Spring, 1931 Hal. 11 . 55? Sofia RAREBITS G? Behiratnrg jg g k A , ga 3 . 1 .S M ' , 3 X 2: S82 . A A 'i4235? ' O so ax Q ' ff- V' il V . SOME OF THE TROPHIES VK ON 4-REQ . Bvhitatinrg iii- To the Athletic Teams of the School Year 1951, this Second Volume of Rarebits is Gratefully and Respectfully Dedicatedf' RAREBITS 15 HIS year marks the greatest athletic efforts and achievements in the history of Burlington High School. The purpose of the Dedicatory is to com- memorate in some measure the success and fame of our athletes and the honour which they bestow and reflect on the name of our School. The following is a brief summary of the records which any secondary school might well be proud of: The Boys' and Girls, combined Field and Track team won decisively for the fourth year in succession the Halton County and East Flamboro fnterscholastic Field Day Championship. This honour was competed for by the secondary schools of Acton, Burlington, Georgetown, Milton, Oakville and YVatcrdown, and the bieet held in Qctober 1930 at Oakville. The Senior Boys, Rugby team after winning the group honours advanced to take the Championship of the Niagara Division of the Ci.O.S.SJA. by defeating Welland and Grimsby in turn. The team was undefeated in the ten-game series. The Boys were declared C.O.S.S.A. Champions by default. The team met defeat at the hands of Delta Collegiate in the semifinals for the Qntario fnterscholastic Senior Rugby Championship after giving a courageous display. The Boys, Senior Hockey team won the Niagara Division fnterscholastic Championship of the C.O.S.S.A. by defeating Dunnville in the final. The team was defeated on the round in thrilling games with Orangeville in the semifinals of the C.O.S.S.A. Championship. The Boys' Senior Basketball team was defeated in the play-downs for the Niagara District Championship of the C.O.S.S.A. by Beamsville. The boys played good basketball throughout the season. The Iunior Girls, Basketball team won group honours, but met defeat in the semifinals of the Niagara Division Championship of the C.O.S.S.A. The team lost to Grimsby. It remained, however, for the Senior Girls' Basketball team to bring the great- est honour to the school and town. Following the group win, the girls defeated Grimsby and Ridgeway to annex the Championship of the Niagara Division of the C.O.S.S.A. At Toronto, the team defeated Barrie and Napanee to win the C.O.S.S.A- Championship. ln the play-downs for the Provincial honours the team defeated Brantford Collegiate to win the Hamilton and District Championship. In a home- and home series for the Ontario fnterscholastic Senior Championship the girls were defeated on the round by the Kennedy Collegiate of Windsor after a gallant Hght. The girls completed the season with but one defeat in the sixteen league games played. in t1: H,: 11, 11 I Sn t 1 J. A 115 Hn .. 1.3: 1 11 12 1 y X V 1 JF , ,. 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T2 CQ Sheppard, C v 11 E .H cd K 5 11 H C ul C .5 L1 -Flo W Back ro E Q C 5 U Q 2 C 'U He recn, G et rgar Ma 15 rt. ith, Evelyn Stewa Ill Helen S D. artyn CCoach M Dorothy Sanderson, Miss rd Front Row-Nlary Shcppa 16 RAREBITS if ai 1 1 nrmunrh . Q..-1.?l-.aa Ias. MacF. Bates, Principal The school year 1950-51 draws rapidly to a close. But with it comes the publi- cation of the second volume of our year book-Rareblff,-in the pages of which are recorded the activities and achievements of a year unparalleled, perhaps, in the history of the Burlington High School. Une of the outstanding factors contributing to the progress of the school this year has been the new addition opened a year ago. Every advantage offered by the increased accommodation has been made use of, in sofar as possible, for academic purposes, and for the associated school activities. The staff and students have appreciated the building, but at the same time have not been unmindful of places in the institution where lack of sufhcient equipment has handicapped their work. The need for school locker equipment, especially, in connection with the gymnasium and athletic field activities has, probably, caused the greatest worry to both staff and students. The library has never functioned properly owing to the necessity for reading tables and for additional books. Students have not had the best opportunity of acquiring a taste for and delight in reading good books and a general appreciation of literature. Good books have always been the next best acquisition to good friends and a great aid, in making one feel the beauty and power of artistic expression of thought and feeling. Some equipment has been added this term to the Physics laboratory, but classes have suffered for want of more. The High School Board, however, has fully realized the deficiencies in all these cases. Cir- cumstances have prevented the members of the Board from carrying out their im- provement program for the present. Scholastically, the school has raised its standard. The departmental results for 1930 were gratifying. Although none of our scholars applied for Matriculation and University Scholarships, yet some outstanding performances, worthy of men- tion, were made by students writing Middle and Upper School. Reginald Cozens S ecured first class honours in all nine papers written, which included five middle and RAREBITS 17 four upper papers. Evelyn Stewart won ten first class honours out of eleven papers written. She took firsts in all nine middle school papers, and a first and a third in the upper school. Alfred Homer took nine first class honours out of ten papers written, two being firsts in the middle examinations, while the others were in the upper school and were composed of seven firsts and a third. The percentage of passes was higher than in any previous year. The academic proficiency of our students has been recognized in many ways during the past few years. Two citizens have just recently donated Gold Medals for annual competition. Dr. W. A. Weaver has placed his medal on the Upper School Science while Dir. E. W. Williamson has granted his medal for the girl student making the highest standing in academic subjects and athletics combined. The school has appreciated these incentives and rewards for academic ability and faithful work. It is athletically, that the school has shown the greatest attainments for the year. The winning of the C.O.S.S.A. Championships by the Boys' Senior Rugby team and the Girls' Senior Basketball team has made history for the school. The athletic teams have been fittingly honoured and eulogized in the Dedicatory. Suffice it to say, that physical education has been fostered in our school with the thought that this phase is an essential part of education, and that an efficient system of education should encourage the concurrent development of healthy physique, keen intelligence and sound character. The Literary Society under an energetic and capable President, in the person of Reginald Cozens, has functioned most successfully. Our splendid auditorium has been a great asset in the many fine stage productions and social entertainments held during the year. The regular school literary programs were systematically conducted throughout the terms. The competitions in form debates and form programs have been of high order. The society has been able to donate two large form debating shields and a banner for form literary programs to adorn the walls and to serve as a record for the yearly winners of the competitions involved. A new departure for the society, and an excellent one, was the invitation to Parents and Guardians as guests of honour at the Hallowe'en Party. The annual Com- mencement Exercises were by general approval the best ever held. The net pro- ceeds from the two nights' running of the program were utilized in fitting the stage with back and wing curtains, which have made the platform a place of beauty and usefulness. The second annual school At-Home was a decided success, and thor- oughly enjoyed by the ex-students, members of the Board and our whole school. An unique extension of activities of the Society was the holding of the last general literary meeting in the Hume Theatre, when many public school pupils and citizens were present with the High school to see the educational and scientific talkie-picture Byrd at the South Pole . The venture was an outstanding success, both educa- tionally and financially. A Literary Society that can function, as indicated, is of inestimable worth to our school. The Students' Council, which was newly organized this year, has made a most auspicious start. A constitution was drafted, which has not only met with general approval, but has suited the requirements of the student body. The Council has just completed a competition for the selection of an official crest for Burlington High School. During the year the Council has given oversight and leadership to the other school societies. The President, Bruce Lindley, has shown sound judgment, and with the capable officers and members has carried out the duties and privileges of the Council in a competent manner. The Council has become safely anchored in our scnool life. Progress has been manifested in so many different ways. The holding of regular Monday morning assemblies has been a splendid factor in uniting the students into a respectful and mannerly audience and in keeping the announcements of all school activities before everyone. The equipping of the entire Cadet Corps with the first uniforms has improved the smartness and appearance of the cadets. 18 RAREBITS The school spirit has been greatly augmented this year. This has been reflected in the attendance at the school games and social functions. The attendance records were broken at the final rugby and basketball games. Other evidences of growth in the right direction are numerous although they have not been mentioned. The citizens and parents have co-operated harmoniously in the promotion of education in all its phases in the school. There has been the reflection of a greater understanding of the school and its activities. Citizens have indicated that they realize that a teacher may discover and direct the power of the student, but cannot give it, that the school and the teacher may quicken a latent faculty, but they cannot create it, that the faculty and power lie within and though stimulated from without their unfolding and growth depend upon self-initiative, self-activity, and self-helpg that prompt and unfailing obedience to authority should be required in students, and that this habit should be well established in the home before school age is reached. With these thoughts permeating from the homes the school standard will never be lowered, but instead will attain higher status. The staff and students have been more than pleased to see the personnel of the High School Board remain unchanged. For three years in succession the same members have given generously of their time and ability in guiding the destinies of the High School. lVlr. I. Heldman, the chairman, has filled his position with the same capability and interest, shown by his predecessors. The Board has established an unique record for length of service, and its work has been greatly appreciated. Co-operation seems to be the key-word in our school. The members of the teaching staff are giving intellectual leadership. They are untiring in their efforts to carry out their duties and responsibilities, and to raise the standard of our school in academic and extra-curricula activities. The majority of our students are dili- gent in all the phases of the school life. and have a real esprit de corps. Personally, I deeply appreciate this fine spirit of loyalty and co-operation on the part of the members of the staff and the student body. ln conclusion, I wish to refer to the excellent work of Rarebizir' staff. This volume of Rarrfufv is larger than the first volume printed last year. The tone and quality of the book are of high order. The work of the editorial staff is not confined to the compiling of the year book alone. The birth and successful inauguration of the school paper, Rt1l'L'!7!.!J' Junior in newspaper form and its appearance from the press -on three different occasions during the school year are another triumph for the year book staff. Edna Robinson, Editor-in-Chief, has a background of knowl- edge adapted to her high office, and shows considerable organizing ability. Her hard-working and efficient staff of officers, and, she herself, are worthy of our praise. Nliss Shaw in her capacity as consulting editor is deserving of mention for her un- tiring enthusiasm and the generous giving of her time and talents for the production of the volume. Likewise the contributions of other members of the teaching staff are appreciated. The members of the Rarebfir staff are to be congratulated on their year's work, and l wish them every success. , IAS. MACF. BATES Q O O RAREBITS 19 he Zliarultg Bates, Iames, MacF., B.S.A., Tor. Principal ..... Spec. Sci. 81 Agr., El. Phys., Cul. Teacher of Science and Agricultural Science Buftam, Mary C. W., M.A. Tor ...... . ....,........ Spec. Math. 81 Phys., Phy. Culture. Teacher of Mathematics and Physics Cannom, Thalia C., B.A., Tor .............................................. ..... E l. Art Teacher of English, History, French, Geography Ehy, Emma L., B.A., Queen's ...,...........,.......,.... Spec. Fr. Sl Ger.3 El. Art., Phy. Cul. Teacher of French and German Freeman, Cecil C. E., B.S.A., Tor ......................... Spec. Agr. and El. Phy. Cul. Teacher of Science, Agricultural Science, Physical Culture Marlatt, Vera A., B.A., McM ................................ .... E l. Phy. Cul- Teacher of Latin Martyn, Margaret M., B.A., Tor ...................,..................... Spec. Phy. Cul, El. Art Teacher of Physical Culture, English, History, Mathematics Paterson, L. Blanche, B.A., Tor ............... ..................................... Teacher of Commercial Perry, Margaret I., B.A.,Queens ................................................ Spec. Eng. and French Teacher of Commercial, English and French St. Iohn, Cameron, B.S.A., Tor ....................,....... ..... S pec. Agr. and El. Phy. Cul. Teacher of Agricultural Science, Mathematics, Physical Culture Shaw, Edna L., B.A. Queens .......................,................ Spec. Eng. and Hist., Art Teacher of English, History, Art FIFTH FORM-THE GRADUATING CLASS Front Row, Left to right-Iolene Macklin, Ed. Rae, Don Wallace, Andy Hyslop, Paul Christiansen, Bill Clifton, Ken. Borisuk, Alice Eaton. Centre Row-Margaret Stevenson, Ida West, Reg. Cozens, Dick White, Miss E. Eby fRoom teacherl, Bruce Lindley Dick Berry, Pearl Heldman, Grace Heslop. Back Row--Ruth Hofmann, Helen Smith, Mary Sheppard, Evelyn Stewart, Marjory Hyslbp, Ioan Leitch, Florian Loree 20 RAREBITS Xiafff, I-TDIT QI jffriag ff 'ml P332 .J EDITOR-IN-CHIEF-Edna JI. Rabimron, IV. At lastl The 1930-31 Rarefrffm is outl It is with a great sigh of relief that we place before the student body of B.H.S. the second edition of our school year book- Rarefntr. YVe feel that in the publication of this magazine we have passed another milestone in the achievements ofB.H.S., for in it are recorded the activities of another school year-activities many and varied. We fervently hope that this edition of Rarebzilm will be greeted with the same approval as its predecessor, but ofcourse we welcome constructive criticism which may improve the general make-up of the magazine in future years. ln stepping into the shoes of the last year's Rarefrziitr staff we realized that we had quite a task before us if we hoped to maintain the standard established then- but we also remembered our slogan Bigger and Betteru. Accordingly,we have clone our best to make improvements wherever we saw tit. ln glancing through the pages you will notice many new additions such as a French and a Latin page, a Zoo page, a Travelogue, some special articles, a few more cartoons and some more group pictures. YVe trust that you will appreciate these and derive a good deal of enjoyment from them. At this time we wish to express our appreciation to those who have so kindly contributed material for this issue. XVe are gratified to announce that the amount of material submitted for this year's magazine is a decided increase on that received last year and of course we hope that next year the addition will be that much greater. Xve extend our deepest gratitude to our contributors and especially to our advertisers on whom we are absolutely dependent for the existence of Rarebziir. lxlay it be worth their while to help us out in future yearsl RAREBITS 21 iffiztrehita Iluninr The Rarebziir staff are justified in feeling proud of their achievements during the year. Certainly three publications of a miniature Rarefzhir are an achievement of no mean order. We had hoped to be able to publish one or two more, but due to unavoidable difficulties arising out of lack of funds we were forced to abandon this plan. We feel that perhaps the students might have shown more co-operation with these undertakings-but, this will never do, for grumbling is a violation of the laws of school spirit. These issues of Rarebftr Junior Cso called only as a means of distinguishing it from its seniorj were printed and the expenses were defrayed by means of adver- tisements from local merchants. We trust that next year our successors will see fit to continue these publications and perhaps enlarge upon them to the extent of monthly papers. May they have the best of good luck in their effortsl fllinnimg illinrning Aazrmhlg Monday Morning Assembly was established in the school this year for the first. We are rather proud of these weekly gatherings and the student body has acquired a good deal of enjoyment out of them. The students assemble in the Auditorium from their respective class rooms immediately after the nine o'clock bell rings. On the platformiMr. Bates opens the Assembly with a short Bible reading and the Lord's Prayer after which various announcements are made concerning school activities either by the principal or some members of the Faculty or the student body. Then we march back to our respective rooms and settle down to our work so much the better for this slight diversion. Perhaps next year we may see this weekly assembly made even more interesting because after all a succession of announcements are not what one would call particularly entertaining. I should suggest that in the future the school or- chestra, which has been rather in the background during the latter half of this term, be given an opportunity to make an appearance and render a few selections. 1 should strongly advise Cifl may take this libertyj that the National Anthem be played at the conclusion of this Morning Assembly. flbur Athletic Arhieuements The year 1950-51 has been a year of remarkable achievement in athletics. A record has been made of which every Burlingtonian should be proud, and which will go down in the annals of the athletic history of Burlington High School as a record excelled by none. Two champion teams have been produced-the Rugby team, winners of C.O.S.S.A. and the Girls' Senior Basketball team, runners-up in the Ontario Basket- ball series for Secondary Schools. These teams have not only advertised their school but they have given to the town of Burlington a name really significant in athletic circles. The Rarebfif Staff wish to take this opportunity to extend to these budding athletes our heartiest congratulations. They have certainly shown some of our pessimists what can be done in athletics in a school the size of B.H.S. We fervently hope that in future years the athletes of Burlington High School will achieve as much success and fame as those of 1950-51. illarewell Fellow-students? ' Here is your 1950-51 Rarebiir. It is all yours from cover to cover. Read it carefully and form your own opinions providing they are unbiased. For every- body there is something in it ranging from pathos to hilarity. Here it is-take it as you End it. . 22 RAREBITS Srhularzahip anh Frizz winners REGINALD COZENS EVELYN STEWART EDNA M. ROBINSON Xvinner of E. A. Harris Gold Medal - -Q ALFRED HOMER Schnlarship sinh Briar winners The students of this school are fort- unate in that they are all eligible to win prizes for their work. These prizes take the form of money, books and medals. The highest award, the Thayendanegea Chapter T.O.D.E. S50 scholarship for Up- per School was awarded to Arthur Iones. The E. A. Harris Gold Medal for Middle School English and History was won by Edna Robinson. General Hrnfirienrg lgrize winners Fourilz Form 1. First General Proficiency Prize S10 donated by I.O.D.E. won by Reginald Cozens, 85 Per Cent. 2. Seond General Proficiency Prize, Books valued at 52.50 donated by H. S. Board, won by Evelyn Stewart, 76 Per Cent. Third Form 1. First General Proficiency Prize S10 donated by I.O.D.E. won by Annie Borisuk, 85 Per Cent. 2. Second General Proiciency Prize, Books valued at -32.50 donated by H. S. Board, won by Edna Robinson, 85 Per Cent. RARE Second Form 1. First General Proficiency Prize, S310 donated by I.O.D.E. won by Phyllis Thomas, 91 Per Cent. 2. Second General Proficiency Prize, Books valued at 32.50 donated by H. S. Board, won by Muriel Metcalfe, 87 Per Cent' Ffnrzf Form 1. First General Proficiency Prize. 5810 donated by 1.0.D.E. won by lean Bell, 84.2 Per Cent. 2. Second General Proficiency Prize, Books valued at 962.50 donated by H. S. Board, won by Pauline Tancock, 85 Per Cent. Commercial Special 1. First General Proficiency Prize, S5 donated by H. S. Board won by Elizabeth Fothergill, 81 Per Cent. BITS 25 2. Second General Proficiency Prize, Books valued at 332.50 donated by H. S. Board, won by Alice Wilson. 76 Per Cent. Cnfnnzercfal Second Year 1. First General Proficiency Prize, S5 donated by H. S. Board, won by Thelma Passant, 75.5 Per Cent. 2. Second General Proficiency Prize, Books valued at 952.50 donated by H. S. Board, won by Nlarjorie Barber, 75 Per Cent. Conznzercfal F 1'r.rl Year' 1. First General Proficiency Prize, S5 donated by H. S. Board, won by Clare Tory, 74 Per Cent. 2. Second General Proficiency Prize, Books valued at 952.50 won by Reta Sinclair, 75 Per Cent. ' High Ethan! Entrance ll.f!B.B.iE. Frizz winners fur 19311 1. General Proficiency Prize of 310 in gold for student obtaining the highest total marks at Burlington Centre, won by George Robbins. 2. General Proficiency Prize in books for the student obtaining the highest total mark from each of the following five of the several schools writing at Burlington: tal Burlington Central Public School Prize-won by George Robbins but awarded by reversion to Lois Rusk. tbl Burlington East End Public School Prize-won by loan Purkis. CCD Strathcona School, S. S. No. 15, Nelson Prize-won by Marion Thurston tdj Pattinson School, S.S. No. 14, Nelson, Prize-won by Burt Sovereign. Cel Fisher's Corner School, S.S. No. 4, Nelson, Prize-won by Frances Pettit. SCHOLARSHIPS - Back row-Annie Bnrisuk, Edna Robinson, Reg. Cozens, Evelyn Stewart, . Centre Row--Nluriel Metcalfe, Phyllis Thomas, Clar: Tory, Catherine Gash, Pauline Tam-ork. lean Bell. St-att-ml-Lois Rusk, Burt Sovereign, Ioan Purlcis, George Robbins, Frances P4-Hit. in t1: H,: 11, 11 I Sn t 1 J. A 115 Hn .. 1.3: 1 11 12 1 y X V 1 JF , ,. A 1 A ' 1 A ' W1 1 , 4 1 J I - 1 1.1 ',' I V :H 1 113 I1.: 1 1 ' , , 1 X K , 1 ,111 , at 1 1 1 1 11- 1 1 1 1 1 -f- 1' 1 ' 51 ' 1 1 - vp 1 v 1-J I l 1 T' X' 4. 1 1 v 1 1. 5 1 11? 1 111' 1 1 1 :Y 4 I 11M I 'l1j?.,, f WJ l ..1 1 1 5 I 51? I1 'Lh. 1 ,li I 1. .an gl 1 31?- f. 1: 1 ,Ai E .a . 141 1- 1l 44 1 .1211 -'XJ' I M1 1'v...1,1 '!5ty,'u'1'1 I rw! , 1 1 , - 1 . . , , . .tk N1 5 l fCf 1 , . H' , A n 'I . ' 1 1., . W A - , L 111.1 11 1 1 ,. ,,l4Yl7?y.. 'UL MJ. .V , - ... . 1 Q' ' 1 ' 1 1 '1 1. 1-3, , . F v M ' 11'- '- A H, 5 ,uh ' 11 D 1. 11 11 1 41411: gym Q 'W' 54 v .pw 1 c 4 Us 1 1 ,111 I,r111 :ix J' 1. ' dxf-,7 5 P. I 1 5 A . I . A 1 .Var 0 15' r-v' - 1,1 -1.1 1'--1 -- , X, ..,,sU11b , 1 ' N 1 1:1 ltd.: M my 41. J . 1 Iv Al' 1 ,JP X' yyafzl' LQ .A 11- 1 ' 1 ,F .W is . , 1 - 1 Ex x 5 , ,xg , 'rt nr ar' 12 ' L-'F - -:A 24 RAREBITS IHNIY HIE An llntvruiew with ileam fllirlllmraiih By RETA SWARTZ V. In a recent publication . of Upton Sinclair's there is a remark on his hope that Doubleday Page 81 Co. would publish a book by Theodore Driesler, but Doubleday Pagets elderly maiden aunt wouldn't stand for that. Double- day Page's elderly maiden aunt is now quartered in our midst-and is still en- gaged in editorial workl The other day I called on her. I went, intending to have a brief, business-like interview with the writer, but the person I found in the charming little cottage on Caroline Street was not the dread being of my imagination. My first impression as she came down the stairs to meet me was that of soldierly dignity-and soft, white hair. On further acquaintance the dignity yielded to graciousness, and I found that her large, rather humourous eyes had the lovely quality of looking directly at the one whom she was ad- dressing. VVe talked about her life as an author, about the nine and a half books and of her experiences in New York where she was reader for the publishing house of Doubleday Page. The young writers who handed in their manuscripts at her desk called her Aunt lean . As I paged through various of the tempting volumes on the book shelves beside which we were sit- ting I came upon this inscription in the frontispiece of Christopher Morley's I Know a Secret . To Iean Pic- Ilwraith in appreciation, by her nephew Christopher lWIorley. I looked up inquiringly. Aly hostess smiled as she explained that she had once advised Morley to get married. He had taken her advice and also a raise in salary for both of which he was extremely grateful. Miss McIlwraith wrote all her own books except Diana of Quebec before she went to New York to edit. The business of writing she said, some- times doesn't bring enough returns to keep one in golf-balls. Miss McIl- Wraith golfs. My unsophisticated idea of New York had been that it was a regular Mecca for writers. Another illusion gone smash! New York may be a Metropolis for literature of the day but the best sellers are not written there. Miss McIlwraith quoted several recent successes to illus- trate, and spoke of her own experience with a series of articles written on a lonely island in Georgian Bay. Our conversation veered around to the modern style of composition. When I was with Doubleday Page she told me, I used to return about twenty manuscripts a Week, and send up probably two or three for consideration of the publishers. To-day some of the stuff that comes off the press reads as though there were no readers , Besides reading or smelling manu- scripts, as she termed it, Miss Mcllwraith also edited, a process which, I learned, was the whacking of a manuscript into shape, pruning out the undesirable material and in general polishing up the highlights. Freckles, by Gene Strat- ton Porter was her first job. The most RARE interesting book she ever did was the work of the Swedish writer, Selma Lagerlof, a Nobel prize winner. After the death of Mr. Page, Miss Mcllwraith although she had left the firm, was asked to aid Burton Hendrick in writing the Letters of Page. I was surprised to find that most of her books were written because she had been especially asked for them. Her last one, Kinsmen at War , had a rather tortuous climb to the press. A publisher had asked her to write it to celebrate the hundred years of peace between Canada and United States. She wrote it, but in the meantime the Great War broke out and the publisher was ruined. She sent it the rounds of the New York houses. It returned. Too British! they all protested. Later when a friend of hers was visiting the old country she sent Kinsmen along to the London publishers. Again the book returned but this time because it was too Americanul And so it lay, un- accepted, almost forgotten, until one day the author heard about a contest. She thought about the old manuscript and on a chance once more mailed it off. This time it was accepted and won the prize. Of all her books Miss Mcllwraith likes best her work on Sir Frederick BITS 25 Haldiman. Personally I have always been on the opposition, she said. In the 'Little Admiral' I tried to show how it felt to lose Quebec. Somehow to me there was something fine in that statement. There are few indeed who have the understanding and the gallantry to paint the other side. I asked her how her interest in the French Canadians had been so aroused. The answer was that she had spent years in school with girls from Quebec, that her sister had married a man from Quebec and had gone there to live and that she herself spent as much of her time as she possibly could in Quebec. She loves it allgthe picturesque old grandeur, the quaintness and simplicity of the habitants' lives but most of all the character of the habitants themselves. The French Canadians are our broth- ers now. They are a fascinating and lovable race. We should be proud to share with them our Canada. The writer's face was serious as she said 1t. Then- What if Quebec were inhabited by 'Reds'? The twinkle was back. Laughing, I took my leave of Doubleday Page's elderly maiden aunt. Swrnnh Elinrm lift. y By PAULINE TANCOCK The second form Lit has just begun The whole school's waiting for the fun, The programme's to be brief and sweet Here's the announcer short and neat. Everyone knows that its little Ioe Two senoritas, dark and fairl Spanish music fills the airl Over the crowd they cast a spell. Whol VVhy, Helen Daggett and Iean Bell Here is the big.event of the day! Read to tell us about the Show' Ioe is announcing the second form play. V By the smile upon his face, Second form Lit will set a pace. Ernie Berry and Elizabeth C. Sing two songs quite merrily. Next comes Alice to recite. She gives us a piece that's very bright. Now Second shows what they can do. And Fourth are pulled down a peg or two. Now we see Russell from Form IIA. He has the major part of the play. Here comes Fred, slick and trim, Everyone is delighted with him. Mary Burnet is deserted by Fred, And falls for Russell, heels over head. They act their parts without a pause, And the hall is filled with hearty applause. 26 RAREBITS nthing ew Huber the Sun By NINA L. EDWARDS ' We often hear the statement that there is nothing new under the sun. And conversely it is said by certain moral people that their fel- low-men have degraded and changed to an alarm- ing degree in not so very many years. Of the two opinions we are more willing to believe the first for an exhaustive review of history makes it apparent that human nature does not change even in the course of centuries. For instance, many people think that the Hracketeern is a product of this modern age and would be surprised to know that racketeering existed during the time of Caesar and Pompey. The name of the first recorded man with a racket was a wealthy Roman named Lucinius Crassus, who trained a host of slaves in the art of fire-fighting. Whenever a housecaught fire he would offer a small sum of money for the burning building. As soon as the owner said Sold, Crassus would shout for his trained slaves and they would put out the fire. If accidental fires were scarce this Roman Racketeer would start his own. They did not touch him because he was too rich and influential. After a while he commenced to dabble in politics and along with Ceasar and Pompey, became a member of the First Triumvierate. The ancient Roman world is very like the modern with regard to politics. Wealthy Romans would buy the votes of the poor citizens in order to be elected to office. The same prac- tice was carried on in the time of Disraeli and Gladstone when candidates for office counted as legitimate those expenses incurred in buying up the votes in their boroughs. To-day, although, this practice is not carried on so flagrantly, it is whispered, and not too stealthily, either, that politics are not as pure as they might be. Certain high-minded citizens deplore the fact that all their fellow-men care for to-day is amusement-and brutal amusement, at that, when one considers the number of people who attend boxing and wrestling matches, not to mention rugby games. Less than a century ago the prize-fights were on a much lower plane while there were, besides, dog-fights and cock-fights. Further back still there was bear-baiting and earlier even than that knights in Europe used to indulge in tourneys and tilts in which some of them might easily be killed. The most brutal sports of all, however, were the gladiatorial combats of ancient Rome-matches in which the spectators were glad to see the combatants killed. Our modern amusements seem tame in compari- son with these, but the fact remains that man has always had his amusement and probably always will. In the light of these facts it must seem that though time goes on human nature never changes. And is not this a fortunate thing for according to a famous English writer, There is nothing in the world' more noble than man and the soul of man. Siixtg-Einar Nnthing FRED MILLIGAN IIB. 'Tis the day before Thursday, CA Wednesday by rightj. The team is anxious And prepared for the fight. The day dawns quite clear We are glad to relate, For we have a game with Milton And it's Burlington's big date. Ken kicks the ball. Gee, watch it soarl The crowd is waiting, Who'll make the first score? Berry makes a touchdown! Hear the crowd cheer 5 I know that the game Will be ours this year. Nineteen to nothing, The score at half. Milton is silent, Burlington laugh. The whistle is blowing, What is the score? Sixty-four-nothing Let's do it some more! wk ik Pk Bisilluniun e I passed this way before, I know the place. And I recall the closing of a door, The sudden sea-wind in my face, And how the waves crept sobbing up the shore. Alonel The hills were silent. Only I Yvalked with my thoughts beneath a strange- starred sky. Those glitt'ring idols of the past Like broken shadows lie. And dreams, our dreams, like blurred things, move Along my line of sky. Perchance that I may pass this way again. But when the last star falls, ah then-what then? RAREBITS 27 gg.. ati. aa Algernnn Inga Zliunthall fifiiiiia By DOROTHY BIGGS, IV. Algernon Archibald Wvendelwendel deter- minedly closed unwilling ears to the professor's droning voice, and surrendered himself complete- ly to the ecstasy of his dreams. Algernon's one aim in life was to be a great, strong, silent UD football hero, worshipfully adored by all the fair co-eds. Yvhy, he could even see the home- town paper blazing forth the news of his fame, Local Boy Plays Spectacular Game, Greatest Football Hero of His Time. Is greeted by Mayor and thousands of Fans. Algernon Archibald Vtfendelwendel, the Gridiron Flash. But in his thought lurked the cold fact the he was only an insignificant sophomore, and so with a start he came back to earth-or rather to class. The lecture over, Algernon gathered his books in a neat little pile, arranged his spotted bow-tie, readjusted his glasses, and briskly set out for the seclusion of his room. There would have been many a surprised student had Algernon's private sanctuary been invaded. It was anything but prim and de- corous as one would have imagined. The walls were fairly littered with the trophies and snaps of recent-and otherwise-football heroes. Torn bits of uniforms, helmets, bedraggled school colours bedecked the remainder of the available space. The only other recognizable object in the room was a full-length mirror, which counted much in the realization of his life ambitiong for in front of this mirror he religiously rehearsed the manly art of self-defense, and the various foot- ball tackles he had seen the players adopt. It was to this precious sanctum that Algernon wended his way. But, once in his room, he imagined himself no longer insignificant but rather the idol of all football fans. Before the mirror, and to an imaginary audience, he re- hearsed the type of play which was to make him famous. Making a violent dash through the opposing line ttwo stuffed pillowsj, and lunging wildly at the defeated half-back fthe bed-postj, he succeeded in scoring the winning touch-down tbetween the goal-posts of chair and desk.Q Further athletic activities were halted by an imperative thumping on the door and four voices chanting in base discord, Oh why did they call me Archibald? Timidly opening the door our hero espied three of his class-mates, commonly known as The Dauntless Three because of their football prowess. The leader of this trio salaamed low before our would-be star and with mocking voice and supercilious grin presented a package. Well, Romeo, another epistle from Iuliet. This thing has been going on for six weeks now. How about putting us wise, Algy? What's her name? Is she a blonde? Er-er-uh-well, really. VVhy, nothing of the sort, my dear fellows! This speech brought forth loud guffaws from the self-appointed messengers. Do you expect us to believe that? Prove itl Open'up your parcel or we'll spill the news to the gang. It would have taken a much more courageous man than Algernon to withstand the threats of these college men, so with trembling fingers he reluctantly unsealed the fatal envelope. Crowd- ing around him and peering over his shoulders they were confronted by these words. Inter- national Correspondence Schools. How to Play Football in 60 Days. Lesson 6-Tackling. Oh, my sainted great aunt Gertrude's horsehair sofal The current saying of the time burst forth simultaneously from the three visitors. Do you think you can learn to play foot-ball that way?U Algernon cleared his throat and declared pompously, Laugh all you may but l believe foot-ball to be a science in which brain Plays a greater part than brawn, and that theory is infinitely more important than practice. We'll take you up on that tomorrow, threatened the Dauntless Three. Eager to be rid of his tormentors, Algernon rashly acquiesced to their challenge and the three marched off with satisfied grins on their faces. After an anxious review of the first six lessons our hero retired to his bed, hoping on the morrow to convince his Challengers of the truth of his theory and incidentally of his own powers. Came the dawnl Tempus fugit-so thought Algernon as the fatal hour approached. Promptly at 2.50 he appeared on the field, ridiculously clad in the proverbial football togs-shorts and sweater and helmet and what-not. His appear- ance was hailed by a roar of laughter which audibly increased when they saw that he carefully held his pamphlet on How to Play Footgall in 60 Days . The Dauntless Three marched out towards him with military precision, singing lustily, See, the conquering hero comes. Our Hero received this doubtful praise with becoming modesty but before he could reply a voice snapped out close to his ear, Let's get going. Consulting Book No. 3, Rule 15, Algernon took his place on the field. The play began. The first few minutes were spent with no spectacular play on the part of our hero. But finally his big moment came-alasl the fatal day. Unsure of his play, Algernon frantically thumbed over the pages of Book No. 5, but Hnally unable to find the correct solution to the present problem, he decided that it must be in the forth- coming pamphlets. While doing this he missed a splendid play and was madly boned by the crowd. The rest of the play was equally con- fusing to him. Forgotten were all rules and theories, and he realized that any number of these are useless against mass and weight. Humiliated and disgraced, he slunk from the field with but one aim in view-to destroy all aspirations in the direction of a football career and to resort to a more genteel art-interior decorating. ' 28 RAREBITS G.. ae. 'WB at If I he nming uf the Glnuaina as .-R32 By FLORENCE RICHARDSON SCENE I. nice place. There is a river not farlawayI - ' ' 'll be ab e to o h h f .h C I t , h y noticed, as we came over, we wi g T 6 pore O I e IIC ison Colm F5 ouse a swimming. Didnt mother say Aunt Ellen very dull hot morning in August. CHARACTERS Loraine, Elsie Iackson, Tom and HZlFl'j' Maxwell. L0l'lll.llL'1cSIttIIlg in a low swing in a shady corner reading, gets up and throws her book on the floor.j- Such a crazy story. I do wish one of those handsome men that we read so much about would cross my path one of these days. Enter, Elsie, a friend. l9'l.r1'e-What's this you're talking about now? Loraine-Hello. I was just reading one of those silly love stories. I wish something exciting would happen, I'm fed up with just sitting around reading. tsighsj. It certainly is dull with everyone away having a good time at Camp and you and I sitting here roasting in this heat. Have you heard any news lately, Elsie? IZ!.n'e-Oh, yes, that's what I came in for, Mother just received a letter this morning from my aunt who is coming up for a couple of weeks and bringing her family with her and I suppose it will be my job to look after that family of hers while they are here. I came over to see if you are going to be doing anything. I thought if you weren't you would help me. Loraine-Yvhat are they, boys or girls and how old do you suppose they are? L7l.r1'e-Oh, I don't know. Alother says she doesn't remember. It is years since she has seen or heard from Aunt Iolene, but I expect they are a couple of young kids about ten or twelve and will want to be amused all the time by some kind of childish pleasure. YVon't that be fun now, amusing a pair of infants? lvhat a cruel old world this isl Loraine-You might be wrong, old dear, they might happen to be a pair of handsome youlg men. They wouldn't be hard to amuse. And in either case I, your faithful slave, will be quite willing to help you out. lflmzie--There isn't much danger of that. Oh welll they are supposed to get here some time today, so hope they are tired and will have to go and rest after their long journey. I guess I had better be getting back homeg I have some work that I must do before they arrive. Lorazinc-YVait a minute and I'll come with you and help and then we can go for a swim before the pests arriveg it is such a hot day. I'm nearly cooked and very probably those two dear cousins of yours will be afraid of catching cold if they went swimming. SCENE II. A room in Elsie's home. Cozcmfn Tom-Xvelll here we are planted on a farm for two weeksg I do wish mother hadn't insisted upon bringing us with her when she Came to visit her relatives. Ilarliy-XVe could be in worse places tlooking around the roomj. This seems to be quite a had a daughter? Tom-Yes, she did, but I suppose she is only a kid, I don't see her around. She is likely having her afternoon nap, or is playing with her dolls somewhere. Enter Loraine and Elsie. Elmie-Ohl where did you come from and who are you? tstartledj. Yom-Hello there, I'm Tom Nlaxwell and this is my brother, Harry. Now, if I may ask, who are you? Elwie-Sol You are the cousins I am supposed to entertain for the next two weeks. I am your cousin, Elsie, and this is my friend, Loraine Iackson. L0raz'neeThen these are the young kids you asked me to help entertain. I guess it won't be such a hard task after all. We were just going swimming before the two infants Elsie was expecting to have to look after arrived. XVill you join us? QGirls go toward the doorj. Ifarry-Certainlyl Caside to Tomj. This doesn't look like such a dull place after all. Do you still think so, Tom? Tom-No, it surely Qloesn't. In fact, I' think we're in for a pleasant holiday. ' lk Pk Bk 1 A 1 ,. Q y faux I 2 f ' 0 - .4 0 ' Lx . . A x if Q S lf. M ftf If 'f . I ff ff 1... Lingus .- naw?-R21-.L Evev Male A P241 Ou. o , nav . Me. hfdmgag gidyou- D0 I T A RAREBITS gg. get Shnulh 2 Attenh Glnllegr? By KATI'iLEEN COLEMAN IIIA. Pau.vc', fnjforr you -1-0lll'l1C'-If 011 To give ear unlo my worry. SHOULD WE ATTEND COLLEGE? This is one ofthe most important questions that we, as the youth of today, have to face. Vtlhat is our reply to it? .XVe should respond immediately in the affirm- ative. If you are one of those who hurl back why I will endeavor to dissolve your why into a conviction that a College Education is all important. Vtlhen you desire to build something worth while you select the very best material and then commence working. The world demands this of you when you set about building your career. Today one finds it extremely difficult to obtain a worth while position without a college degree. If you wish to specialize in any line there is only one place for you and that place is College. If' you desire to be a Civil Engineer, a Govern- ment Zoologist, an industrial Scientist, a Teacher of a Secondary School, a Dentist, a Doctor, a Druggist, or an Architect, a college course is imperative. Thus to get anywhere in the world one is forced to attend college. You should not feel that going to College is a compulsory law passed by the demanding world, but you should seek it eagerly as a betterment of yourself. To develop and strengthen your body exer- cise is requiredg similarly, to develop and in- crease your knowledge a further education is requiredg the same applies to your outlook and general development. The intimate contact between your mind, as the student, and the cultivated mind of' the pro- fessor promotes greater mental development. The outside activities, such as discussion groups, debating, music, art, and dramatic clubs, and in short all the organizations which form the recreational side of college life are of inestimable value to you. Then there is your association with your fellow students. You are a unit of a large body which has varied interests and is following many walks of life. The essence of' youth is enthusiasm and when those about you are bubbling over with eager- ness to tell you what they are interested in, you listen and learn. This extensive knowledge obtained through contact would otherwise be denied you as your interest would not be intense enough to follow it up in books. A College Course is within the reach of every boy and girl who has physical strength and perseverance. The only person who would deny himself' all that even one year could give, is one who does not know the intangible and well as the tangible benefits to be derived. Tixzxrninzxtinn.-ze H11 DORIS Srirru It was nine bells ringing, And exams had just begun, And they all were thinking, As they scanned the questions, One by one. It was noontide ringing, And the first exam was done, They their homeward way were winging As they hurried home to study, For the next one. Thereis a liar bell ringing, i At the finish ofthe last one, And many voices mingling, And fair cheeks hot and tingling At the days to come. f. 5 Q ,, ililippetg-iHlnp J Laugh again! Play again! Dance and be gay again! Gladdest and maddest are crooning Strike up the blues! And then YVail the retrain again! All the wild ache of it calling to go. Punch in the coffee-pot! Glide to the super-hot! Partners and playmates, come boop-boo Thrill to a random chord! All to abandon. Lord! lust one I care about!4vagabond you. 29 in? .ea x it low. p-a-doo! .,,f'iif . 3 ,ff 50 R A R E B I T S She ilinzea 1-Im' mhrella By KATHERINE GASH, CCommercialj lane made a perfect private secretary. Like her name, Iane Brown, she was plain, serviceable, neat and undistinguished. She wore clothes that suited her, that always followed the mode, but very discreetly. Iane had not been born plain, but she achieved this effect by large, shell-rimmed spectacles and a very unbecoming coiffure. Paul XVetherby, her employer, asked for nothing better than lane. He would cross his fingers and mutter to himself Gosh, but she's good! He never told anyone this, because it may have subtracted a bit from his glory. Paul you see, was a go-getternand junior member of the old, conservative firm of Kane and Wether- by, Advertisers. The company was dying of dry rot when I breezed in, he would say to his cronies, but I've put new life into it. New ideas, pep, up-to- date approachf' He moved snappily from con- ference to conference, always 'ton his toes , as he phrased it. Always a picture of what the well dressed man wears, he caused many skipped heart-beats among the girls. Chiefly they were enraptured by his good looks-quick grey eyes, tanned skin, lean fitness and his perfect groom- ing. 'He was a modern hero! Here was Iane's one defect. There was some- thing lacking in her polite attention when Paul would interrupt her work to tell her of a new plan. She failed to be properly impressed, or something hard to defineybut he felt it. It was well that she had much work to occupy her time. For lane did not make friends easily, and, save for her work, her three years in New York had been quite empty. At the boarding-house the girls drifted off after dinner with young men, and, at the office, if she approached a whispering group of girls, they separated, and asked tentatively: Did you want something, Miss Brown? It gave her a shut-out feeling, and it hurt- Nobody suspected that it hurt, and they thought Iane's shyness was coldness. The real trouble was that she was a battle- field. Inside her small person, Gallic fire and love of beauty inherited from her French mother fought iron control and distrust of anything beautiful, inherited from her New England father. Her mother had died when she was a babyg consequently her father's ideas dominated. 'She had a picture of her mother and three beautiful trinkets she dared not wear. It would seem that the Puritan side had won the victory until that day, that rainy day in April. lane was working in her office which guarded the entrance to Paul XVetherby's impressive rooms. He was not there, because he was staying at Long Island for the week-end. It was a wet, dirty day, and only routine appoint- ments were scheduled. so he had been sure lane could handle them. Iane's mouth tightened at the implication. So lane sat alone, working. She was so busy that she didn't notice a drip-drip-drip on her rug, until a throat was cleared and a pleasant masculine voice inquired: Is there some other place you'd rather I'd drip? This looks like an expensive rug. Looking up, startled, lane beheld the wettesf object she had ever seen. Every Puritan in- stinct she possessed had a voice in her exclama- tion: Oh, dear, my rug. Yes, darling, but where am I to stand? The room is so small and the rug so big there is no space left, answered the wet object. lane flushed, whisked a paper out of her desk, put it on part of the rug, and asked him to stand there. Quite so, agreed her visitor, and shook him- self like a great shaggy dog. However did you get so wet?U she asked. Well, I was sure I saw enough blue between the clouds to make a pair of sailor's pants, and that means it won't rain anymore. Superstition, sniffed lane, you got pretty wet following it. Didn't I though? he agreed. And of course you had no umbrella, she thought aloud. Why the 'of course', sister? he asked. You wouldn't carry an umbrella. I'm sure,', Iane said. Thank you, he said feelingly. But what for? lane asked. For telling me I'm such a courageous soul. You see, the umbrella is the symbol of caution. Now, I very much fear, you are an umbrella carrier. Iane's eyes turned to the corner where her hat, coat, and umbrella were neatly hung. The man's eyes followed hers. Ah, yes, he sighed. Iane came back to earth, Is there anything I can do for you? I came to your hospitable office -he glanced at the damp paper on which he stood- to see Mr. Wetherby with regard to a contract. Mr. Wetherby is out of the city, but I am his secretary. Possibly I can be of some assistance? I'm sure you can tell me what I want to know, as well or better than Mr. Wetherby, he said, shrewdly. I am Robert Knowles of the Radio Corporation, he introduced himself. lane supressed a gasp. Robert Knowles of the great Radio Corporation! If Kane and Wetherby could get the radio account, it would be the biggest job they had had in many days. Her knees felt wobbly. Then she remembered Tom Se al, a young copy writer on their staff, who hacf shown her some of his work, and she knew it was good. He could map out an adver- tising campaign that would be a winner. She pushed a button, and told the office boy who answered the call to bring Mr. Segal to her. Then she realized that Robert Knowles was still standing on a newspaper. Oh, please, won't you sit down? she asked in a very small voice. Why the change of heart, sisteru Ifm as wet when I'm Robert Knowles as when I'm nobody. He was accusing her of snobbery, and she knew it was true. But something was happening to lane, so she cocked her head, and said: You are not nearly so wet now as you were, she said. Please step off the paper, and bundle itdinto the wastebasket, so my office can be ti y' RAREBITS 31 That word 'tidy' you must have found in an awfully old dictionary. Here Tom Segal entered, and his puzzzlement changed to stage fright when he found out what he was to do. Finally, he started to talk, and he got Robert Knowles' interest, too. An hour later Tom left with a dazed look in his eyes. Then Iane and Robert Knowles went out to dinner together. Next day lane told Mr. Wetherby what had happened. Paul Wetherby's mouth opened in uncon- trolled amazement. Then: Segal isn't the man to handle this. You should have waited until my return. Then he pushed buttons, and flung orders at the people who answered the signals. Persons stopping at Iane's desk asked. Did you hear that Mr. Yvetherby landed the big Radio contract? Iane's mouth tightened ominously, Mr. Xvetherby indeed! Somehow she found it less thrilling to work after that rainy April day. Paul Wetherby was conscious of the change. He felt her looking at him when he was making a big impression and it made him uncomfortable. He felt particularly so when he told her he had given the Radio Contract to some other copyright to do. She said: Mr. Knowles was interested in Segal's plans. He decided to put her in her place. lt's not a question of plans but of talent. It was very unwise of you to attempt to handle this Contract. lane was silent. She met Segal in the eleva- tor. He looked very much discouraged and told her that he had all the plans finished, but Wetherby wouldn't look at them. lane told him to bring them to hergsomething might hap- pen. Something did happen a week later. Robert Knowles turned down flat the plans that Wether- by had prepared. Then, the next morning, Miss Klien one of the typists got into Wether- by's office before lane could stop her. She heard her say something, then Wetherby said: I have been think of making a change. Miss Brown is a good worker, but- lan-e didn't hear anymore. She carried on her work in a sort of frozen daze. Alone in her room that night she had another fight with herself. This time the French side won out. She went to the office, did a bit of work, then left a note saying Shopping Back later. About four hours later a bewildered ofiice boy announced to Mr. Knowles that the girl who carried an umbrella would like to see him. Suddenly Robert Knowles chuckled, Show her in, he said. She came in, and he made a queer noise in his throat. The girl who stood before him was Spring. The corners of her wide eyes, the corners of her isweet mouth, the curling ends of her short hair the flare of her brief sport skirt-everything about her quirked up, happily. .'Al've brought something to show you, she sai . She first drawing caught his interest, and he sax : Why wasn't l shown these before? These are Segal's copies. Vtletherby took the job away from him, but I saw his work, and thought you would like it. Well, suppose we call it a go, then, he said. Returning to the office she almost stumbled over Wetherby hunting through the files. Welll he said, what's the big idea of a morning off? Don't you think it was worth itrfu she asked. He gasped. I'll say it was, he told her, and grinned. NVhile I was out, I persuaded Mr. Knowles to give us the contract, after all. You persuaded him! On condition that you use these copies. He studied the work, then: Who did these? lane looked him in the eye, and said: Tom Segal. He retired to his office, but took Segal's plans along. lane smiled. She looked at her desk calendar, Friday, the thirteenth. Tomorrow, she was going to dine with Robert Knowles. How glorious to have plenty of tomorrow's coming! For lane, you see, no longer raised the um- brella of caution against Fate. Qbur Ginwn ' By IEAN COUTTS Burlington Heights- Twinkling lights, Awink across the lake, ln sheltering arm Free from harm Of Ontario's thundering break. Quiet town- In Autumn brown- Seems to dwell in summer, Cool and peaceful, Staid and graceful YVelcomes each newcomer. Homey place- With a quiet grace- Progressive though not booming Among our people, 'Neath each steeple Kindness is always blooming. 52 RAREBITS Gbut nf 7 hen By RETA SWARTZ V. I did not know VVhat was to be Until the dear, glad smile ofyou Began the thing. . . High above the avenue of tall, bare trees, the full moon was rising. A VVind slithered up the empty street and, before a gayly lighted house, paused. Inside were music and bright figures dancing, in a pattern ever-shifting yet oddly always the same. Children playing at Lifel Little knew they of the strange passions, supreme anguish and awful joy that lie at the root of being. They looked upon the moon and called it pretty, the moon that is a haunted thing-a spectre with a warning of death. The Xvind threw the black branches fantasti- cally against the silver, throwing into relief the romance of its nakedness. And laughed in her knowledge of all things. VVhen she stirred back, framed in the doorway with the brightness be- yond silhouetting their hgures stood two of the crowd. Together they were quietly looking up at the tossing artistry, an artistry that told, in one bold, beautiful gesture, the secret of all that has been, is and ever will be. But they did not know. Down the steps into the white world that was waiting for them they went. A moment's hesitation at the old, moon-washed lattice gate, then the taller one opened it for her and they passed on-into the Garden. . . . and then I only knew A star hung low And winds were calling. Ah! The Wind has seen dark Egyptians woo the daughters of their native land, has watched the secret trysts of 01d Iapang has sung the im- mortal song to other lovers in the warm, lush nights as of Indiag has raged about the Sphinx but has left her as it found her-Woman Eternal. But now- A few moments on the dim, white court with the lights of a city over the bay. . . The sweet, old scent of dew-drenched roses drifting up in the fragrance of the night. . . the low surge of music coming to them like the regular wash of waves on some far Elysian shore. . . wind fingers over an oval face with its shadowed lids and softly parted lips. . . wind fingers through dark, tumbled hair. . . Shadows tremble. And the Dawn Seeps in. No matter now VVhat was 1 Or might have been. For now we know the language of the Vllind as nightly she writhes and twists the tallest treetops that almost, but never quite, touch the skyg or, uncoiled and breathless, she slips over the grass, fleeing from herself like a driven thing, in that strange, pregnant hour before the break- ing of dawn. l ORCHESTRA Left to right-Standing-Russell Vickers, Iames Sinclair, Andy Hyslop, Paul Christianson, Ierome King. Sitting-Edith Spence, lean Hyslop, Hannah Shakespeare, Donald Stadelman, Dorothy Biggs. RAREBITS 55 rf L ITEFVXRY SOCIETY L By EVELYN STEWART V. The school year 1950-51, viewing it from every standpoint was a very suc- cessful one as far as the Burlington High School Literary Society was con- cerned. The material evidence of this year's prosperity has taken the form of the drop curtains for the stage which were bought with the society's funds and which, it is unanimously agreed, make a great improvement in the assembly hall. Twelve regular meetings were held at which matters concerning the school as a whole were discussed. Then, too, each form was given an opportunity to un- earth buried talent and display it in its form programme as each form was required to present one programme during the year. This system worked out well and the presentations proved very instructive as well as in some cases, highly amusing. A shield is to be given to the form which presented the best all-round programme, the judges being Miss Shaw, Mr. Bates and Bruce Lindley. A debating contest, in two divisions- one embracing Lower School and the other Middle and Upper School, came off very successfully. The finals in each case were given at Literary meetings and shields presented to the winners. Also, at another meeting Air. T. E. Freeman, Honorary President of the Society, very kindly acted in the capa- city of speaker and at an earlier meeting Colonel Wallace addressed the society. Both these speakers were greatly ap- preciated by the student body. The second last meeting of the Lit erary Society was decidedly in the form of an innovation. Through the efforts of Dir. Freeman, the Society secured the film, With Byrd in the Antarctic. With Air. Hume's co-operation this was presented at the Hume Theatre on Friday, April 2-ith, and a packed house, including students from Central and Strathcona schools, testified to the suc- cess ofthe venture. Two well-patronized social functions were held during the term-the Hallow- eien Masquerade, primarily for students and parents, and the Annual At Home. at which were present a great number of grads and ex-students. The Commencement Exercises were also presented under the auspices of the Literary Society. Thus during the term 1950-51, B.H.S. Lit. presented well-balanced form pro- grammes, special speakers, debates, and social functions and what more may one ask of a Literary Society. 54 RAREBITS THE LITERARY EXECUTIVE Back Row-Jerome King, Archie McMillan Front Row-Reta Swartz, Reginald Cozens, Evelyn Stewart. IE. I-I. 9. Glnmmenrenwnt iixerrisz-1:5 By EDNA M. ROBINSON, IV. Great interest was manifested in the delightful and attractive programme presented at the annual commencement on December 18th. The auditorium was well filled and the executive of the Literary Society deserve great praise for the way in which the numbers were carried outg also much credit is due to those teachers who spent so much of their time to make the commencement a real success. The programme opened with the singing of 0 Canadau led by the High School orchestra., following which a girls' and boys' chorus was much en- joyed, Mr. Bates then delivered the commencement address, following which a vocal quartette consisting of Ernest Berry, Elizabeth Coleman, Pat. Hobson, and Beryl McMillan was well received. Arthur Iones, a graduate of last year, now attending university, had the honor of delivering the Valedictory address. The graduation diplomas were pre- sented by Mr. T. E. Freeman and the Commercial diplomas and certificates by Mr. Holtby. A French song was rend- ered by Forms II and IH. and a pleasing personality sketch, In the Usual Way was contributed by Miss Florian Loree. The I.O.D.E. prizes were presented by Mrs. Harry Thomas of Thayendaneagea RAREBITS 55 Chapter, Mrs. A. C. Burnet presented the High School board prizes. The E. A. Harris gold medal awarded to Edna Robinson was presented by Mr. Harris. Much interest was displayed in The Bachelor's Reverien, as presented by a number of the students. The presentation of the athletic awards provided an interesting feature. The M. M. Robinson Gold medal, awarded to Kenneth Borisuk as the outstanding athlete of the year, was presented by Mr. Robinson. The suc- cessful girls in the field day events re- ceived their medals and ribbons from Mrs. D. A. Hyslop, while Mr. F. C. Virtue made the presentations to the boys. The Lions Club Challenge Cup, emblematic of the athletic champion- ship of Halton County, was awarded by Air. L. D. Dingle, president of the Bur- lington Lions' Club. Mr. W. L. Smith, made the presentation of the special awards. The Minuet, a charming old-fashioned dance, was given by some of the senior girls accompanied by Elizabeth Coleman, who introduced the dance by a rendering of the song of the same name. During the intermission the High School orchestra entertained with a number of selections. The three-act play The lmportance of Being Earnest made up the second part of the programme. The members of the cast: Osler Lockhart, Dick Berry Reginald Cozens, Iean Leitch, Evelyn Stewart, Lodema Daggett, Iolene Mack- lin, Bill Clifton and Bruce Colton- took their parts in splendid fashion with the result that the play was most suc- cessful and was much enjoyed by those present. The programme closed with the National Anthem. The programme was repeated the next evening when an additional number-a reading, Spread- ing the News , was given by Ethel Scott. 4.wMw...:f,--- -M.-.M A ,,1-- - 1 -aff Y. -4 H ,..:.f,.a..tt:...-..,.a::.4.4,.....,k,a ,.,.,.,..,., -...... , ..,. , ,.., .s...,,.. ....... -..,,...-...,,.-,..-,,...,,-, CAST OF THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNESTH Back Row-Osler Lockhart, Iolene Macklin, William Clifton, lean Leitch, Bruce Colton. Sitting--Reginald Cozens Evelyn Stewart, Miss Edna Shaw, B.A., Lodema Daggett, Richard Berry. - 56 RAREBITS E. ill. 9. mazquernhn Another party belongs to yesterday and another success marks the social progress of Burlington High. We open- ed our doors to welcome parents and past pupils to our annual Hallowe'en frolic. And what a frolic it wasl A flashing sign of HB. H. S. beck- oned the wandering spirits of the night to the high school entrance, an entrance strangely similar to can autumn corn field. There is a tang to Qctober and our decoration committee realized aptly the possibilities of time and place. The assembly hall dripped orange and black festoonsg pumpkins, sleek and golden, grinned wickedly from the footlights, and in the bare branches of a dead tree a black cat, symbolic of all that is Hal- lowe'en, arched its back at the revellers. The auditorium, we are proud to say, was filled to capacity. The Literary president opened the evening with a brief address, welcoming our visitors and out- lining the program to come. The first item was a Mother Goose pageant pre- sented by a number of the students. Don. Stadelman and Ierry King, accom- panied by Dorothy Biggs, then favored the audience with a violin and saxa- phcne duet, following which a number of first formers danced the Sailor's Horn- pipe. After another duet by Stadelman and King, the play Brian Pulls a Banner, written by one of last year's students, Hilda Statham, was pre- sented. The cast consisting of Kate Coleman, Paul Christianson, Bud Sheppard, Qsler Lockhart and Florian Loree, certainly did justice to the crea- tion and their coach, Miss Shaw. At nine o'clock the Grand March began. Led by a few jolly Tars,' the fantastic procession wound its way up the stairs, through the upper corridors and down again to circle the assembly hall, Never in the history of the school has there been such a variety of clever costumes, and the judges, Mrs. Robin- son, Mrs. Lindley and Mr. Rae found their task a very difficult one. However, they proved themselves competent in this matter and out of the chaos de- clared the winners of the five groups as follows: Best dressed lady, Lois Stevenson, Spanish senorita, and Mar- jorie Hyslop, ballet dancer, best dressed gentleman, Ralph Christianson, in a Colonial costume, and Paul Christianson as a cowboy: best comic couple two rather grisly farmers, later proved to be Iolene Macklin and Florence Richard- son. The best dressed couple were Helen Daggett and Lawrence Hill, in Spanish costume, and Annie Kurtz, in Hawaiian costume, won the prize for the most original get-up. ' Here they arel And they were-our own Phil avec syncopaters. And the party began. Bell-hop and burglar, vagabonds and chorus girls, Galahads, senoritas, gypsics and clown-milled before one's eyes. Harem girls with the exotic atmosphere of the Qrientl Ballet dancers in delight- ful proximity to beruffled gentlemen of the eighteenth centuryl Dear little ladies in taffeta and laces-boop-oop-a- doopingl Sailors everywhere-but then there's something about a sailor, you know. And swash-buckling Spaniards RARE with furious mustachios, cut-throat pir- ates, swaggering cowboys. . whoop-lal Variations, of course there were. Apple-bobbing in the libraryl Dainty refreshments in the upper hall-very daintyl Fortune telling booths in the halls where lurid pasts and futures more vivid were revealed to those who wish for them. Cards were played on the balcony over-looking the gym. while a rather gay looking ghost piloted cur visitors through the graveyard of departed souls. The said departed later in the evening favored us with BITS 37 their own peculiar war-whoopslll Then Hades is not a Greek myth-but a Greek letter clubl Dance on. And on. . . to the jargon which only Phil knows how to juggle-on. . . till the inevitable and distracting balloons came, bobbing and bursting. . . and the trailers, gloriously mixing us up. No matterl for not until the last song was sung and the last waltz ended did we Hwend our way home Cquoting first form compositionsj tired . but happy. Refa Swartz IB. EIH- 9. At 1-Innw By RETA SWARTZ, V. Despite the fact that this year our big night came on Friday, the 13th, even those superstitiously inclined could not but call it a success. To begin with, it didn't rain as it had a year ago. A very slim moon stayed up just long enough to lend atmosphere to the occasion, and a moon, any kind of a moon, is a help. Inside there was another one but it was a jolly, full-faced thing designed especially to harmonize with the other decorations. The Hall lent itself very well to the St. Patrick's colours. At the very back stood a tall green light house from which vari-coloured spotlights circled the floor. Occasionally a beam caught on the mir- ror-sphere whirling above the orchestra, showering the crowd with flying light and shadow. Gage's orchestra, as usual, acquitted itself in a manner highly satisfactory. Lunch was served in the upper hall during the evening, with a trained retinue of lower school boys, sailor-clad, as waiters. It was good lunch, but when, may we ask, will we be sufficiently grown up to be allowed punch? The value of the high school At Home cannot be estimated. It is not just another dance, rather more is it in the nature of a reunion. We celebrate Hallowe'en with all due regard-and hilarity. But the At Home is our one formal affair. It is a pivot, socially speaking, for the whole year. And most important of all, it fosters that priceless thing-school spirit. f fr' - 4 T ' 'fl 'x A M ul W U gx - 'B 'X S Q I , '-gf. ff K- Y' f Q l XQQ ,fi n H '71 Q Y V 'yi .J A4 fr TQ! I , 1 it is 5 ' v .1 X1 - - f K - fffx H- Xwnlx ..-- .fx ' ,f 5 Aff QQ, IN IS f L- 58 RAREBITS STUDENTS' COUNCIL Front Row, Left to right-lack Burnet, Enid Holtby, Bruce Lindley, Olive Carlton, Murray Thorpe. Centro Row-Iames MacF. Bates tPrincipalJ lean Leitch, Dorothy Sanderson, Miss E. L. Eby, Muriel Metcalfe, Reg. Cozens, Wes. Coombe . Back Row-David Harrison, Frances Taylor, Donald Stadleman, Clare Tory, Erle McCorn1ack. agiuhrnizi' Glnnnril By PRESIDENT BRUCE LINDLEY, V. This is the first year in the history of the Burlington High School that an attempt at student government has been made. The council, on the whole, has not been very successful, but it is hoped that better days are coming. A group of students consisting of two pupils from each room and the presidents of the different societies was selected as the council, in the fall, to assist in govern- ing the student body and to act as an overseer of the other societies. A con- stitution for the organization was formed and, although it was by no means per- fect, nevertheless it served the purpose S 1 U Pqflsl 4' ti . lr 1 lllw, Jllsql ul U pu I A, 4 ,N l P. tmru for the year and will give the incoming council something to improve upon. As a result of the council's brief existence its accomplishments are not very numerous. However, designs for both school and achievement crests were decided upon. The former were pro- cured and sold to the students by the council, while the latter were obtained by the Boys' Athletic Society. REPRESENTATIVES OF STUDENTS coUNc1L Form V, Leitch and B. Lindleyg form IV, E. Holtby and E. Mccormackg form III, M. Metcalfe and M. Thorpe, form II, O. Carlton and W. Coombeg form I, F. Taylor and I. Burnettg Com. I, D. Harrison, Com. II C. Torv. I RAREBITS 59 aria Elf Miss EDNA SHAXV, B.A. Probably no city in the world has been more frequently the victim of the well meaning but trite lVly Impres- sions -by a Tourist, than has Paris. It has been rightly said that there is nothing new under the sun, so it is with no illusion that we are imparting new information that we venture to pass on a few mental etchingsu gleaned from a visit to Paris. Paris! VVhat a path that name has blazoned in historyl Does it recall to you the glories ofthe great Sun Monarch, that magnificent Bourbon who from the essence of his egotism voiced the most superlative expression of a superlative career: I am the Staten? Does it recall the lurid days of the Reign of Terror when a new France was slowly born under the crimson pall of the blood of French aristocrats? Does it recall a still later day when the pride of the splendid Second Empire was humbled to the dust and the clang of German armour re-echoed through the halls of Versailles-that proud palace of French kings? Or does Paris simply mean Ienny, Chanel, Patou-a row of glitter- ing shops along the Rue de la Paix from which French couturiers periodically issue edicts for a world of women? Paris means all this and more: in its very cosmopolitanism lies a great part of its charm. Let that sceptic who boasts himself suspicious of eulogies on Paris leisurely make his way along the Champs Elysees at the hour of sunset. On either side of him are located magnificent trees, reveal- ing between their gnarled old trunks far- flung vistas of gardens beyond. A mile ahead of him crowning the gentle slope of the avenue looms up theggreat gray Arc de Triomphe de L'Etoile, dark against an opalescent sky. Is there anywhere a greater monument to a consummate ambition than this arch of Napoleon, commemorating on the out- side his victories: Austerlitz, Iena, Wagram-names which made him al- most a world-victorg on the inside, the names of his generals, those of the Old Guard, men who were faithful to him even unto death. The arch is so placed that on the evening of the anniversary of Napoleon's death, the circle of the setting sun, when seen from the Avenue des Champs Elysees, is exactly framed 40 RAREBITS within the massive masonry. Under the great arch is interred the body of the Unknown Soldier and each day the tomb is heaped with fresh and beautiful flowers in honour of the unknown hero who represents the million and a half men who died for France. Since memories of Paris are inevitably associated with Napoleon, the tomb of the Emperor is for most of us one of the impressive sights of Paris. The dome forms in itself a separate church sur- mounted by a great cross. In the in- terior, from the Hoor of the church, one looks down into the open crypt, where exactly beneath the lofty dome, in a sarcophagus of red Finland granite, the gift of Emperor Nicholas of Russia, are deposited the remains of the great Napoleon in accordance with his own wish, inscribed over the bronze entrance to the crypt: Ie desire que mes cendres reposent sur les bords de la Seine, au milieu de ce peuple francais que j'ai tout aimeu. Twelve colossal figures representing the chief victories of Na- poleon surround the sarcophagus and between the statues are fifty-four flags, silent witnesses to the victory of Aus- terlitz. Another famous name, the Place de la Bastille, commemorates a dark phase in French history. It is true that this dreaded state prison has long since disappeared but - one can reconstruct within the line of white granite blocks now marking the place, the outline of the grim old rectangular fortress, flanked by its threatening towers. One can imagine the narrow slits of windows through which the light filtered dimly and from which must have peered the pallid, stricken faces of those despairing suffer- ers, condemned by the infamous Ulettres de cachet to this awful living death. From the Bastille a walk of a mile takes one to the old section of Paris. Less beautiful than the newer, more modern section, it is yet not lacking in interest. There is situated the great cemetery of Pere Lachaise, a small city of tombs. Originally the land belonged to Pere Lachaise, the Iesuit Confessor of Louis XIV and it now houses more celebrities than any other cemetery- city of its size. As one wonders along its winding moss-covered paths, where the footsteps of pedestrians are muffled to correspond with the .solemn stillness around, one notices such names as Patti, Chopin, Rosa Bonheur, Talma, Here, too, is the tomb of Thiers, a former President of the Third French Republic, and by a queer stroke of fate which here combines all nationalities, not far from him lies the body of Oscar Wilde, the English dramatist. The cathedral of Notre Dame and the Church of La Madeleine, we shall merely mention. Those of you who have read Victor Hugo's romance Notre Dame de Paris have received a much more graphic impression of the cathedral than any modern impression-hunting tourist could hope to give. The Madeleine is the finest modern church in Paris with a very handsome interior, but to my mind, its magnificence leaves one cold. Infinitely more beautiful is the less frequently visited old Sainte Chapelle. Tucked away behind the Palais de Iustice, one sees at first only its gilded Spire. Then, as one turns a corner, one comes upon the ancient edifice, termed by Ruskin the most precious piece of Gothic in Northern Europe. Little wonder that the gray old stones are weather-worn for this royal chapel dates back to 1248, when it was built at the earnest desire of the pious King Louis IX to enshrine such relics as a piece of the true Cross, the blade of the lance and the sponge used by Christ on the Cross. The interior at first is a soft, gray gloom, especially if one enters quickly from the glare of the bright streets, but as one advances, suddenly there bursts upon one the full glory of the fifteen windows filled with stained glass of the 15th century-a time when workmen were artists and nothing less than the best was the standard. Words fail to describe these windows. Softly, rad- iantly they glow jewel-like through the semi-twilight of the dim chapel below. Deep wine-reds, rich blues, gorgeous violets mingle their splendour to make of the whole a thing of unforgettable beauty. One looks at the magnificence of the decorated pillars and walls, brilliant with gold and colours, one notices with interest the private niches once occupied by the King and his at- tendants but it is those glowing, vivid windows, made into living beauty by RAREBITS 41 the rays of the afternoon sun, that claim one's last look before departing. However, one's ,enthusiasm for Paris is apt to carry one beyond the space allotted. There are so many places in the old city which make history live again before one's eyes. There is, for example, the Conciergerie, a prison famous in the Revolution of 1789. Here the unhappy Austrian, Marie Antoinette, spent the last days of the awful nightmare, which turned the gay, laughing beauty to a sad-eyed figure of tragedy. There is the Place de la Con- corde, one of the finest squares in the world. Here in 1795 was erected the guillotine, and the jeering crowds in the square below watched with horrible glee the execution of their King, Louis XVI, his Queen, his sister, Madame Elisabeth, besides a host of less illustrious person- ages. Surrounding the same square at a later date were built the monuments representing the chief towns and depart- ments of France, and here from 1870- 1918 the undying embers of the French hatred of Germany were fanned by the yearly renewal of the wreaths and immortelles covering the ,statues of 'LPIUNDR the lost provinces of Alsace and Lor- raine. It must be apparent that our mental etchingsn have had a decidedly historical tinge. This is tobe expected but far be it from us to forget other gay little memories that pop up their frivolous heads in the midst of more sombre pictures. There are the cafes, those pre- eminently French institutions, where you sit on the sidewalk on uncertain spindle- legged chairs, eat your ices well flavoured with the dust of the street, and watch the world go by. There is the Grand Opera if you incline to classical opera, the Opera Comique,if you are less seriously inclined or you may visit the Folies Bergere, if you feel like being amused without any effort on your part. Finally dear to the feminine heart, are those long glittering arcades with their tiny shops, where you may buy almost anything in the world and pay almost anything for it. As we have said, the charm of Paris is its cosmopolitanism. There is some- thing there for everyone: and each of us must interpret for himself the spirit of this age-old, ever-young city. Uv- W. --11-I 4 l'l'ol.E iq rig 42 RAREBITS ll garmin 1-Inllanh By EDNA RoB1NsoN, IV. Holland-a nation below the sea- A tourist's paradisel Antiquity and modernism are equally represented in this small, energetic country, for the people of Holland move with the times, although they still abide by their tried traditions. But those characteristics of the country and its peoples have not remained so obviously nationalistic as you may think. Holland is a modern country, with modern cities, with up- to-date citizens who are quite capable of speaking to you in your own tongue. The vast majority of Dutchmen can speak three or four languages which in itself shows how willing they are to learn. ' Upon a very few islands and in some parts, far removed from the great high- ways you will still find those primitive people walking about in clothes, peculiar to that part of the country. Here the men will be seen in widely-cut knicker- bockers with-short velvet jackets and huge Marken hats ,on their heads, a long Gouda clay pipe between their lips and a small Delit bottle of gin in each pocket. In these remote places the women wear peasant lace caps with gold ear ornaments and extremely full skirts with white aprons and very 'colorful waists. You may ask And what about the wooden shoes we in this part of the world hear so much about? Well, wooden shoes are typically Dutch and the Dutch farmers in practically every part of Holland, no matter how modern they may be, wear wooden shoes. They claim that they are more practical for work in the fields and consequently maintain this quaint custom. In fact, it is not unusual to see a person in any of the larger cities, wearing wooden shoes, although in every other respect their dress will be decidedly modern. Cleanliness has long been associated with the Dutch people and this tradition still remains. Upon the threshold of nearly every home of the so-called peasant class may be seen three or four pairs of wooden shoes ranging in size from those of the father to those of the smallest child. ln this way no dirt is tracked into the house. The stables and barns are kept so clean that in some of the less modern farms the barns and homes consist of only one building in which the cattle and their owners sleep sometimes in the same room. Holland is a country unique as to land- scape. It has been wrested almost foot by foot from the sea so that it must be defended day and night from the jealous water-its greatest enemy. Therefore, one finds a spider web of dykes which protect the inland country and which are enclosed within the strong sea-dykes that join the dunes, the natural guards along the Dutch seashores. The entire country is covered with a network of waterways, ditches, canals and moats, used by barges. Holland is famous for its canals which add a real touch of beauty to its beautiful landscape. Along the sides of every canal are lines ot barges, among which are mingled a number of house-boats in which the people live to avoidgpaying the govern- ment taxes. Each houseboat is brightly painted and on every window sill is a box of geraniums. There are no freight trains in the Netherlands. All the carrying of freight is done by means of the barges. Everybody has read about the Dutch windmills which are of such great importance to this low-lying country. They are practically all green in color, covered with a thatched roof and shingled around the wide bases. In some of the larger ones the farmers and their families live observing all their quaint customs. The many pic- turesque bridges, the high-vaulted and the white draw-bridges which serve as a background to so many Dutch paintings, add considerable beauty to the land- scape of this absolutely flat country. Every peculiarity of the Dutch landscape is a result of the land lying low amidst so much water. As the humid soil demands moisture-absorbing trees, the willows give a great special beauty to this waterland. The water fowl also render charm to the dykes, beaches and islets. The curious construction of most of the towns and villages that sprang up along the waterway, the architecture of the houses, constructed upon piles in the swampy soil, are essentially Dutch on account of the watery country. On the Island of Marken, one of the many outlying islands of Holland, the ancient habits of the Dutch are still maintained. Here the women draw the RAREBITS 45 barges along the canals with long- piked poles, and also load the barges with hay while the men sit by and super- vise the work. The grain is threshed in the antique fashiong indeed, along these lines practically all their work is done. This is truly a picture of the Holland of the Middle Ages. - Amsterdam, the largest city in Hol- land, is typical of the Dutch people. To compare it with one of our Canadian cities would be a comparison that one would not dare to make. In the older sections of the city the canals form the streets but in the more modern parts fine cement roads are being constructed. The canals throughout the business section are lined with cobble stone streets so that it is evident that the antiquity of the Dutch canals is grad- ually giving away to the more modern methods of travel. Practically all the buildings consist of four stories owing to the fact that the soft soil is incapable of supporting more weight. There has been constructed in the last few years a large number of new buildings such as modern apartment houses and modern American homes, which give the im- Eression of great prosperity. Every ome, no matter how small, has its garden of flowers and what colorsl Indeed, Holland is noted for its bright colors. Most of the houses are painted in bright greens, reds, and blues, prac- tically always against a white stucco background. Nearly all the better homes have their small white tea-tables and chairs out on the lawns where tea is served on the warm summer after- noons. In Amsterdam there are 170,000 bicycles, that is one to every three people living in the city. On both sides of the newly-constructed highways there are bicycle-paths as well as foot-paths. This is only an indication of the popul- larity of bicycle travel in this country of tree-bordered highways. Every high- way is bordered with at least two and sometimes three rows of beautiful trees. The beer-gardens of Amsterdam, char- acteristic of all central European cities, line its main streets. Here you may sit for hours right out on the street under a variegated awning and sip your beer as slowly as you wish for in Holland you never have to hurry. No doubt some of you will be saying O for a day of Holland I' ' Many of the houses in Amsterdam are situated right in the water. When their occupants step out of their back doors they must step into a boat or they will have a wet reception. During my stay in Amsterdam the people of Holland were celebrating their Queen Mother's birthday and as it is an occasion of great festivity the entire city was decorated for the occasion. Along all the canals were streamers of lights which reflected their brilliance into the water below. The real beauty of the canals could not, to my mind, be demon- strated in a more fitting manner. It was truly a sight worth remembering. I visited a church in Amsterdam which was built in 1475 and I was struck by the extreme simplicity of the building. It was most unusual to see so simple a church so near the mighty cathedrals of Belgium, France and England. The home of Rembrand von Rign is another place of interest although it is painfully plain. According to tradition the art of Holland is preserved in the beautiful art galleries where you can spend days ad- vantageously and then leave with a feel ing that you have missed something of real interest. The Hague, the Government centre of Holland, is a purely residential city. The beach here is wonderful, large crowds frequenting its sands daily. In place of sun umbrellas the Dutch have substituted wicker baskets with a wicker covering over them to supply the necessary shade. I had the rare privilege of visiting the Queen's palace. and going through her private suite of rooms, all the walls of which were covered with very valuable tapestries. The Peace Palace also in the Hague is one of the most beautiful pieces of architecture in Holland. Holland is a country worth visiting- It feels nationally but in its ideas it is international. Every foreigner will find something there of his own race, of his own views but with the Dutch stamp. Holland is not, as I once read, a Dutch cream cheese floating on the Zuyder Zee. Wien Neerlands bloed door de adren vloeit, ' Van vreemde smetten vry. En voor zyn land van liefde gloeit Verhef den zang met my. 5 44 RAREBITS ilinnhnn By TOM LEIGHTON, IIIA. It is said that all roads lead to Rome. Well Rome had a great deal to boast about, and it still has great renown, but its glory has long since crumbled. Down through the centuries the peoples of the 'i'Little Island Kingdom have trod, slowly but surely. First Spain, then France, then Germany tried to stop her progress. But the spirit of England, like a glacier, moved slowly but never stopped. To-day we have the greatest Empire the world has ever known, and all roads lead to London, its capital. Mine is not a detailed account of London. Thousands of volumes have been written about Londonand still its story is not told. If I am successful in giving you some impression of the city my article has achieved its end. I shall begin with London's doorway, the docks. The docks of London start at Tower Bridge and continue for forty- five miles towards the mouth of the Thames. Through them come the riches of the Empire. London is more cos- mopolitan in this section than in any other. Through the crowded noisy streets swarm negroes, Turks in sash and fez, Italians, laps, Chinese, Indians, every nationality. , Immediately west of Tower Bridge, on the north side of the Thames, is the cradle of British history, the Tower of London. It consists of a broad moat, tnow drained and used as a parade ground by the garrisonj, a stout outer wall with towers and battlements, a courtyard, another turreted wall, and an inner courtyard containing barracks, hospital, chapel, andthe White Tower, or keep, the oldest part of the castle. In the outer wall, facing the river, is the Traitors' Gate. Any popular prisoner, if brought through the city streets, might be rescued by the mob, so they brought him down the river and under the Traitors' Gate. The inner wall con- tains thirteen towers, among which are the Bloody Tower and the Wakefield Tower. The Bloody Tower was the scene of- he murder of the two princes, and als, 'of the long imprisonment of Sir' Wa ter Raleigh. The Wakefield Tower is the most valuable tower in the world as it contains the Crown Iewels. The White Tower has four storeys. The lowest, the Crypt, was formerly used as a dungeon and place of torture. It now stores cannons from old ships, castles, and battlefields. The second floor contains many trophies of war, among which is the cloak in which General Wolfe died. The third floor houses numerous swords of all varieties and ages. The top floor contains armour of all periods. It is the most complete armoury in the world. The beams that support the roof are of timbers from the invincible Spanish Armada. Also on the top floor is one of the finest Norman chapels in existence, the St. Iohn's Chapel. It has never been changed since it was built and is still in use. The other chapel of the Tower is St. Peter ad Vincula. It was here that the famous victims of the Tower said their last prayers and went forth to die. Shortly after the fall of the axe their bodies were buried in the chapel. Here rest four Earls of Essex, fthe Tower was fatal to the heads of that earldomj, and the odd queen of Henry VIII. A short walk west along the river and up King William street brings us to a low, dirty building of classic style. No stranger would ever guess it, but it is one of the richest buildings in the world, the Bank of England. It is entirely windowless on the street sides as an added security, and the windows face the inner courtyard. Continuing westward we come to St. Paul's Cathedral. The original church, still known as Old St. Paul's, was a Gothic structure with a spire five hundred and twenty feet high. Con- sider that it was built in the thirteenth century and think about it. The Bank of Commerce in Toronto is only four hundred and fifty-five feet high. Old St. Paul's was 'destroyed in the great fire of 1666. Sir Christopher Wren started the present building in 1675 and finished it in 1710. It is a tremendous Romanesque church. The ball above the dome can hold ten people. The dome itself has a very interesting feature in its Whispering Gallery . A person can whisper against the wall, and a RARE person on the other side of the dome, over a hundred feet away, can, by put- ting his ear against the wall, hear easily and exactly what the first person is saying. But if two, at opposite sides, try to whisper at the same time, their voices collide and only a rumble can be heard. In the crypt are buried Nelson, Wellington, and many other soldiers, artists and writers. Going west along Fleet street to Essex street we come to three very ominous localities. The first is on our right-the Law Courts. The second is down Essex street, along the river. It is the Victoria Embankment, commonly called Suicide Rown. The third, being more romantic we'll note more thorough- ly. Winding through some little narrow streets to the north we come to a very familiar sight, the Old Curiosity Shop. Another turn and we emerge on a beaut- iful common with bushes, flowers, and steel railings around it. It is the third locality, that is to say, it used to be. It is Lincoln's Fields and in the reign of Queen Anne it was a favourite duelling ground-indeed a beautiful place to die at misty dawn with the scent of lovely flowers to waft the soul into infinity. Returning to Fleet street, which be- comes the Strand, we continue to Char- ing Cross. In this place stands the in- ternational cognizance of London, Nel- son's Nlonument, for Charing Cross is better known as Trafalgar Square. As Charing Cross it has an ancient history. When Edward I was taking Queen Eleanor's remains to Westminster Abbey he built a cross at every place where the bier rested. Charing Cross was the last stopping-place before the procession reached the Abbey. As Trafalgar Square it was named in memory of Nelson's last battle. Nelson's Monument is nearly one hundred and seventy feet high. The statue of Nelson, standing before a coil of rope, his left hand on his sword-pommel, his figure proud yet jaunty, is seventeen feet high. The mighty bronze lions at the base of the granite column were designed by Sir Edwin Landseer. Every year on October 21 the monument is decorated in memory of Trafalgar. To the north of the monument is the National Gallery. To the north-east is St. Martin's-in-the-Fields. It is said that this church was originally founded BITS -15 by Henry VIH because he objected to funerals passing his Whiteliall windows on the way to St. Margaret's. He saw to it that St. Martin's-in-the-Fields fthe fields are now absent, by the wayj had a goodly churchyard. Un the east side of the square are the South African Government Houses. On the west side are the Canadian Government Houses. Passing through the Admiralty Arch on the south-west corncr we come to The Mall. The -Mall is a straight broad boulevard about three fourths of a mile long, marked at one end by the Admir- alty Arch and at the other by Bucking- ham Palace. On the north side are the London Museum, St. Iames Palace, the residence of the Prince of Wales, Marl- borough House, and other buildings. Un the south side is St. Iames' Park. Thousands of autos and carriages tra- verse this stretch daily. His lVlajesty's Life Guards ride down here each morn- ing at ten-thirty to Whitteliall. The latter are one of London's most splendid sights, with their glittering steel helmets and breastplates, their tall black boots, tight buckskin trousers and blue tunics. Un holidays they wear scarlet tunics and white helmet plumes. Their horses are of the best-high spirited and fiery. When we reach the end of the Mall and stand before Buckingham Palace we find that we are in a semi-circle of pavement, the flat side of which edges along the front of the Palace. It is something ofa forum. In the middle is a beautiful monument to Queen Victoria. Above every road leading out of the semicircle is an arch representing a country of the Empire. The Palace courtyard is separated from the street by mighty iron bars. At each gateway stands a tall sentry of the Buckingham Guards. Each is dressed in tall Hbusbyn, scarlet tunic, navy blue trousers and heavy boots. Each carries a rifle with fixed bayonet. At short intervals they break their statuesque stillness to march with clock-like precision up and down before the Palace. Witliiii the court- yard the Guards are changed every morning at ten, to the strains of the famous Coldstream Guards Band. What we see of the Palace from the Mall is its back. The front faces the very private gardens on the other side. The present building was erected in 1705 by the 46 RAREBITS Duke of Buckingham and was later bought by George HI. Let us return again to Charing Cross. We will turn to the broad avenue to our Whitehall, the ancient On the right as we go right, for it is lists of London. down the street we come to the Horse Guards. There is a mounted man under each arch of the entrance, and another six and a half feet of masculinity stands with shouldered sword in the driveway. As we continue we pass the Cenotaph and noticing that every gentleman who passes it removes his hat, we do the same. When we reach the bottom of White- hall we have a glorious view. To our left is St. Stephen's, better known as Westminster, still better known as the Houses of Parliament. Straight ahead of us is Westminster Abbey. Since Saturday morning is the only time that entrance to St. Stephen's is permitted to tourists, we shall pretend that it is Saturday morning and we shall go through Parliament first. As we advance towards the Old Palace Yard we pass an equestrian statue of Richard the Lion-Hearted. He is in full armour, and the bronze is green with the fogs and rains of London. We enter the buildings just north of the Victoria Tower, which is the Royal Entrance. Aiounting some low wide steps, we enter a large room called the Royal Gallery, the long walls of which are covered by two huge murals. Passing through the north door, we enter a small room called the Princes Chamber. The walls here are covered with age-darkened portraits which seem ghostly in the gloom. We pass through the north door and find ourselves in the House of Lords, a very sumptuous chamber. At the south end stand the thrones of the King, the Queen and the Prince of Wales. Those of the King and Queen are on a dais, while that of the Prince is on the floor level at the right of the King's throne. The roof is of finely carved oak. The walls are pierced by large gothic windows. The House seats five hundred and fifty lords and their seats are upholstered in red leather. The Lord Chancellor sits before the Throne on a strange four- sided seat called the Woolsack. The next room north is the Peers' Lobby, where visitors find interest in the cloak-pegs, with the names of the Peers above them. We next pass through a corridor lined with historical paintings and enter the Central Hall, which con- tains statues of statesmen. Another corridor brings us to the House of Commons. This House though magnificent is very plain in comparison with the House of Lords. It seats four hundred and fifty members and has a large gallery. Retracing our steps to the Central Hall we turn west into St. Stephen's Hall. It is rather old. The Commons met here for centuries. On the walls are large paintings, illustrating British His- tory from the time of Alfred the Great, to the Articles of Union, 1707. Above the paintings are tall gothic windows and between the paintings are statues of statesmen. Passing through the west entrance we enter St. Stephen's Porch. The left wall contains a massive stained-glass window, under which is a memorial containing the names of the lords, knights and commoners of the parlia- ment who were killed in the World War. Crossing under the arch opposite the window we walk down two low wide flights of stairs into Westminster Hall. It is a tremendous structure, begun in 1097 by William Rufus. The floor and walls are of stone, the roof is a master- piece of carpentry in oak. Windows are almost entirely lacking. It is a very historical place. Charles I was tried and condemned here. Cromwell's head was impaled for about twenty-five years on an iron spike on the south gable. The latest great chapter of its history was written last fall, when the victims of the R-101 rested here in state. We shall now pass through the north door and stroll across to Westminster Abbey. We enter the Abbey through the North Transept. The lofty grandeur of the place is astounding. The roof seems to be lost in a bluish mist. Once sitting down on a chair in the Nave to wonder at such majesty, I chanced to look at the floor and there under my feet was the name, David Livingstone. Indeed, it seems very strange to walk over the mortal remains of such renowned people. Tombs and RARE statues are everywhere in the Abbey. After wandering around the nave we come to the South Transept, better known as the Poets' Corner. We now find it necessary to enlist a guide to take us around the Royal Tombs. Guides are pests who allow one no time to look at things. However, in this case we must make the best of it, for no one is allowed to enter the Royal area without a guide. We trail this disciple of Charlie Paddock through the South Ambulatory, past little chapels, up some wide stairs and into Henry VII's Chapel. Here rest kings and queens of ancient might, but the most novel tomb is that of a baby daughter of Charles II. She was found dead in her cradle one day, and a sculptor was en- listed to carve her effigy and cradle in stone. The body is in the cradle under its effigy. Henry VII, founder of the chapel, is interred in an elaborate tomb in the middle of tlie chapel. The chapel is also the chapter house of the Knights of the Bath. Above their oak stalls are their swords, helmets, crests, and ban- ners. The roof is especially famous for its stone carving. We will now pass out of this chapel and enter Edward the Confessor's Chapel, which is immediately behind the Altar. Around the sides of the chapel are Royal Tombs. One claims attention because the silver head of the effigy was stolen during the Commonwealth. Another claims notice by its size. Its occupant is Edward I, known as Longshanks , who was six feet two inches tall. The tomb of Edward the Confessor is in the middle of the chapel and was also badly mutilated during the Commonwealth. At the west of the chapel is the Coronation Chair and the long two-handed sword of Edward III, a sword seven feet long. On leaving the guide we walk toward the Western Door, within a few feet of which we stop to examine a flower- bedecked slab of black marble. The inscription tells simply and effectively of the person below. It starts thus:- Beneath this stone rests the body of a British Warrior Unknowniby name or rank. There a few more lines and the in- scription ends as follows- They buried him among the Kings BITS 47 because he had done good toward God, and toward His house. To those who have had patience to follow me thus far, my article may be becoming dry and dull. Therefore, to relieve the monotony, I shall now tell you some of the things about London which are seldom heard of. To become critical, London, with all its magnificence and pomp, has several very annoying features. To begin with, the omnibuses rarely, if ever, stop for people and it is rather a reckless practice to mount one on the run because of the dense traffic. The theatres of London are very ex- pensive, ridiculously so. There are very few middle-class theatres. They are mostly either low, with noise and arguments, or very high class, with ex- tremely formal evening dress. About the finest middle-class theatre in London is north of Trafalgar Square and is called the Empire . The general run of restaurants in London are a curse. When one enters a restaurant and wants some water with his meal he must ask for it as though it were tea or coffeeg it is never placed on the table. There is a three-penny charge for each serviette. Worst of all, the use of cream in tea is almost unheard of. Many a time have I mixed up a stiff whipping cream with milk to use the lumpy mess as table-cream. After a fortnight's practice Icould have claimed the admiration of the finest plaster- mixer in London. There is one good thing about the poor servicegit gives you time to read your guide-books. In about a week I found a good high- class restaurant on Holborn Street, where the service and prices were fairly rea- sonable. However, when the unsuspecting tourist stalks the streets of London for a place to eat, let him beware. I learned my lesson early. In fact, my first meal in London taught me that the poorest external appearance may hide the most expensive and renowned place. My place of execution was a humble looking restaurant on Oxford Street called the Trochedero . Inside, the room was gorgeously decorated in George III style. There were auto- graphed photographs of knights, lords, earls, and dukes and all branches of the 48 RAREBITS nobility, upon the walls. Yvaiters in dress suits and curling moustaches glided about. The meal was fairly good, but I left the place between the bowing waiters and steward about twelve shill- ings poorer than I was before the meal. lt was rather an expensive lesson, but it was well learned. The last and most disgusting things in London are the tourists of the sheep type. These pitiable creatures go about in large flocks, presided over by a swift moving guide. They advance through the galleries, castles and churches, bleating and bah-ing, and scratching upon scraps of paper. Whenever they stop, the guide belabours them with a series of vocal noises resembling blah, In the churches they seem to be a sacrilege. Instead of perusing quietly a book and strolling about in one's or two,s they form little armies and depend upon the sing-song monotonous voice of the guide. These parties do London in a day or two, and Europe in a month. They then return to America with their valises Covered with bills, and account themselves highly educated travellers. How can this be so, when London alone takes years to see and understand?-Lezzgfzlon. LOWER, MIDDLE AND UPPER SCHOOL DEBATING CHAMPIONS Sitting-Pauline Tancock, Iolene Macklin. Standing-lack Manzer, Reg. Cozens. RAREBITS -19 what 'ar ga 'htel 1111 NINA L. As the editor of Rlll'Cl7l.f11 first classics page, I have a difficult task ahead of me-that of con- vincing the majority of the students in this school that Latin has some practical value besides being necessary for passing their matriculation. It is an unfortunate fact that the spirit pervading most Canadian schools at the present time seems to be definitely anti-Latin. It is easy to under- stand this attitude for it is one which to-day is adopted by many older people and educational- ists. The twentieth century has seen a new division in education-the classics vs. science and every year science seems to gain ground at the expense of the classics. One extenuating fact must be mentioned. It is noticeable that those who question the use of Latin' are those who have not taken it to any great extent in either high school or university. Most university graduates acknowledge its X7alue. Now, what, exactly is the value of Latin? It is not, of course, a practical subject for the man in the street, but its main values are cul- tural. It is a well-known fact that fifty-six per cent. of the English language has been de- rived either directly or indirectly from Latin. In view of this fact we see that a person who knows Latin thoroughly has the key to the Eng- lish language. Another value of Latin is the contribution which it makes to the training and development of the mind. This value must not be discounted for it may be of great importance in the building up of character. Here we might put in a word for Greek. As is the case with Latin, part of the English lang- uage has been derived from it and it also develops and trains the mind. Greek is very popular in England where a man is not considered a real classicist unless he knows Greek. In the education of an English boy, Greek and Latin have the most prominent place and they start when he is at a very early age. He follows up the classics through his primary and secondary schools, and finishes his classical education at university. Compared with this education the little we learn of Latin and Greek in high school and university would be held in contempt. Hence, although we get Canadians to fill the science chairs in our famous universities, we have to go to England for our classicists. Those thoughts which I have advanced so far as proof of my argument have been the result of my own experience which, of necessity, has been rather limited. However, for confirmation of these statements we might refer to the cultured leaders of English literature at the beginning of the last century. That illustrious trio, Byron, Keats and Shelley are examples of the influence of the classics. Byron, who progressed through school in a laxadaisical, lazy manner, excelled, to the Iaaaira .aa EIJXVAIIDS, IV. amazement of his professors, in classics at Cam- bridge, and acknowledged the great debt he owed to his classical training. Keats, on the other hand, was not a classicist, but the effect of reading merely a translation of Homer was to cause him to write one of the most beautiful sonnets ever composed. XVhen a translation affected him to such a great degree, we may imagine what it would have meant to him to be able to read Homer in the original and thus to be able to appreciate the real beauty and grandeur of classic Greek verse. Shelley, the third in the trio, was first and foremost a lover of beauty. This love of beauty caused him to fall under the spell of the classics and he loved the beauty of the Greek verse. Another poet who was influenced by the classics was Matthew Arnold, the famous son of the well-known classicist, Dr. Arnold of Rugby. Arnold's poetry was so affected by his training that in parts it is an exact replica of the severe Greek style. Yvhile Macaulay, the poet and historian, was greater as the latter than as the former, he is chiefly known as a poet for that series of poems, the Lays of Ancient Rome, the material for which he secured from the reading of the classics. Two men of entirely different type from those whom I have already mentioned here, but who also are under the spell of the classics, are General Allenby, who took part in the Great VVar, and that mysterious figure, Lawrence of Arabia. Wlhere Allenby goes, there also go the copies of the classics he loves while Lawrence is so familiar with the classics that a line of Homer translation would to him be a novelty. IF Pk if Bill Hopkins went into a bookstore. . Vtlhen the clerk approached him Bill said, l'd like the Life of lulius Caesar. You can imagine his amazement when the clerk answered, Sorry SlI', but Brutus 'ot ahead K H . S of you. Jr wk :oz Miss Cannom in Ancient History class: Lockhart, what was lulius Caesar noted for? Osler: He wrote a Latin reader for be- ginnersf' ik Pk PF Fourth Formers are still wondering what for whoml Marjorie YVilkerson was thinking of when, after Bliss lxlarlatt asked her the gender of a certain noun, Marjorie answered: Ablative of the gerundf' Bk ak wk Ut jucundas Cervus undas Aestuans desiderat, Sic ad rivum Dei vivum Mens fidelis propera-t. XQHANLL Ediior-BERYL MCMILLAN IV. . . . Ctrrvtingn . . . The second publication of Rare1'1z'!.r brings with it a larger exchange than last year. YVC wish to welcome both the old and the new and send greetings to: Pk ik Pk HE LANTERN-Sir Adam Beck, Collegiate Institute-We enjoyed your magazine very much and especially praise your illustrations and cover design. Much credit is due to your editor and his staff. Pk Pk Pk ELLO-eBrantford Collegiate In- stitute. Your sports section is especially good but may we sug- gest some illustrations to improve your book? :if 7k :ic CTA VICTORIANA- Victoria College in the University of Toronto-Your articles are very good but we think that your book would be greatly improved if you would give your art staff an opportunity to show their ability. Pk Pk :uc ERAIES-Humberside Collegiate Institute, Toronto-NVe enjoyed your exchange very much. Your literary section is particularly strong and you have some good cartoons. We feel, however, that your jokes are lacking. C. S.-Bishop's College School. Xmas number4Your pictures are U very interesting and you have a striking colour design but we suggest a few more jokes. Midsummer Number -Your sports section is very good. You have some very clever verses in- corporated in your book. PIC P14 Pk HE HOWLER-No1'th Toronto Collegiate Institute.-This is one of the most interesting books on our exchange. We especially praise your short stories and your form news. Your cover design is Particularly at- tractive this year. Pk bk bk HE VOLT-Ingersoll Collegiate Institute-We enjoyed your ex- change very much. You have a unique cover design and a well-developed literary section. Pk Pk ik Daughter- They asked me to play this evening at M- and I did. Mother- Were they not entranced? Daughter- Huml When I played ' A Life on the Ocean Wave' with varia- tions half of them left the room. Mother Cecstaticallyj- That is won- derful. They must have felt sea-sick. RAREBITS 51 CAPTAIN ANDY HYSLOP of the B. H. S. Cadet Corps. Glzthetsa By CAPT. ANDY HYSLOP, V. The second annual inspection of the Burlington High School Cadet Corps took place early in Iune 1950 under the direction of the Commanding Officer, Captain Andy Hyslop. The musketry drill and military manoeuvres were carried out in splendid style by the cadets, and their platoon commanders, Lieutenants George Walker, Vic Har- shaw, Warren McNiven and Douglas Munger. The cadets gave a physical training demonstration under the direction of Sergt. Major Huggett of the Cadet Services of Canada. This is the second year that the sergeant major has been 34 PF Pk It is very hard to drive a bargain, said the fellow who had bought an old Ford for SIU. with the corps, and he has won the respect and admiration of all ranks. Col. McCrimmon, the inspecting officer, in his comments congratulated the in- structors, officers and cadets on their fine work. The one disadvantage pointed out was the lack of uniforms. He spoke highly of the Signallers under Lieut. Art Jones and the First Aid Corps under Lieut. VV. D. Clifton. Through the efforts of the School Board the corps now has uniforms. They were much in evidence on Armis- tice Day and will undoubtedly exert a great influence on the morale of the unit. ak wk Fk The absent-minded air man who for- got his parachute-isn't absent minded any more. 52 RAREBITS ag. aftit. 7525 - . - . 5 Q12 CLVUII1 Aliranrmz gg L-REQ KREG. A. Cozens VJ CNote de l'editeurD.-Il est difficile d'ecrire quelque chose d'interessant, et en meme temps d'assez simple pour que la plupart des lecteurs puissent le comprendre. Ainsi nous nous sommes servons d'un vocabulaire tout elementaire partout ou c'est possible. Ik lk ik Le Professeur:-Expliquez le mot ',Vide' Dorothee. Dorothee-Ie ne peux pas l'expliquez, mais je l'ai dans la tete. if Ik lk soN REVE REALISE Il y a trente.et un -ans un Francais. Iules Vernes, ecrit un livre titre Vingt Mille Lieues Sous Les Mers. Dans ce livre que quelques eleves de ',L'ecole superieureu lisent cet an, il expliqua ses idees des possibilites scientifiques qui, en ces jours-la semblerent tout impossibles et quelques-unes de qui meme aujourd'hui ont besoin d'une tres bonne imagination. Il raconta d'un tour du monde dans un . . , bateau electrlque nomme ',Le Naut1lus', qui pouvait navlguer sous les mers. Un tel fait etait considere impossible mais le reve de Vernes materialisa dans le sous-marin de nos Jours. Un part encore plus insense de son reve etait une excursion au pole sud en navi- guant sous la glace. Pendant le retour le Nautilus etait attrape entre deux enfoncees montagnes de glacc et il fallait que des hommes de lwquipage portant des scaph- andres le deterrassent. Cet an-ci, 1951, un Americain, Sir Hubert Xvillxins, va tacher d'atteindre de pole nord par les memes methodes que Iules Vernes imaginait. Son sous-marin fut equipe specialement pour le voyage et ll tut baptise a propos, II ' le Nautilus. La ceremonie fut executee par la femme de Sir Hubert, aidee par lean Jules Vernes, petit-fils de l'auteur de qui nous ecrivons. .Symbolique de laldestination du Nau- tilus, II. on se servit d'un seau de fflace cassee pour le bapteme. D Il est tres interessant de noter la realisation graduelle des reves de Iules Vernes et nous sommes positifs que tout le monde veut a Sir Hubert-Bon Voyage. LA BONNE EXCUSE Vous ne pechez pas donc cette annee? Ma toi, non, les poissons sont si chers. Ik PF lk Le Touriste:-Avez-vous demeure ici pendant toute votre vie? Le Niltll :-Pas encore, IVIOIISIEELIF, pas CIICOFC. Pk lk Pk M. Bates-Pourquoi etes-vous en retard? Allen--Ie me preclpitals ICI mais fai observe une alifiche qui dit Ecole en avant, Allez lentementl Ik Pk if Sa femme-Tu ne vaux pas deux sous. Nlonsieur-Et quand Je pense q u e tu n es encore que ma moitie. Ik wk lk CHANSUN Vai appris que fameuse invention.-Qui, un nid a revolu' poule pond un oeuf, et laisse tomber l'oeuti et ne voyant plus son a RE-PONDRE tu etais l'auteur d'une tion. Lorsque la le nid se tourne la poule regarde, oeuf, elle croit qu'elle est dans l'erreur et elle pond de nouveau. Ik Bk if LA MAISON Oli! ne quittez jamais, c'est moi qul vous le dis Le devant de la porte ou l'on jouait jadis L'eglise ou, tout enfant, et d'une voix legere. - X X chantiez a la messe aupres de votre mereg petite ecole, ou, trainant chaque pas, s alliez le matin, ohl ne la quittez pasl Car une fois perdus parmi les capitales, Ces immenses Paris, aux tourments tiatals Repos, fraiche gaiete, tout s'y vient Vous Et la Vous engloutir, Et vous les maudissez sans pouvoir en sortir. Croyez qu'il sera doux de voir toujours peut-etre Vos fils etudier sous votre bon vieux maitre, Dans l'e lise avec vous chanter au Ag V b meme anc Et jouer a la porte ou l'on jouait enfant. -Brizeux. RAREBITS 53 Q a E! 6FFicEBoY' Q if WA N T F D S J ' ' fir bfpgywimiq 'fr 1 Null! , -f' Ylllall lllll 893-2 I 'WDA . sei r 4 , L LJ Alumni By EUNICE BURNET V. ' As usual year after year when school opens in September we find that many of our old students have graduated and entered a new world of marvellous pos- sibilities. We extend to them our best wishes for continued success in the years to come. Hamilton Normal School has claimed quite a number of our students intending to follow the teaching profession. Those attending are Wilfred Bridle, Kathleen Brooker, Dorothy Metcalfe, Verna Hof- mann, Ernest Walker and George Walker. Warren McNiven and Bruce Teasdale are up at O.A.C., Guelph, delving into Agricultural problems. Vic Harshaw is a freshman at McMaster, Hamilton. Alf Homer, one of our scholarship winners, and Phil Gage, the school syncopator are working in a local drugstore in preparation for the pharmacy cause at Varsity. Several of the girls are taking up courses in Toronto. lean Taylor is at the Margaret Eaton School, study- ing gymnastics, Annie Wood is taking a physio-therapy course, and Isabel Tilton is attending Varsity. ik ?l4 Pk A LIKELY PLACE. A poet asked to write a few verses for a special occasion found himself at a loss. He looked up at his friend. I have got here, ' I saw myself in a dreary waste,' but I want two more words to finish the line U Paper basketln suggested his friend. loe Watson, our sax player and Elly Walker are at Queens. Doug. Munger compelled to remain home this year through sickness, expects to join the boys in Kingston in the future. Arthur Iones is attending Varsity this year. Ralph Christianson is now attending University of Western Qntario, London. Dorothy Hammond is a nurse in training at St. Ioseph's Hospital, Hamilton and Mabel Tufford is spending a year at home for practical experience and hopes to go in training soon. The various business colleges in Ham- ilton have enrolled the following stu- dents: Helen Coates, Marion Day, Marjorie Bell, Muriel Anderson and Mary Bridgman. Those of our last year's students at home are: Frank Brown, Bill Smith, Russel Dryden, lack Green and Bill lVlcDonald. We take this opportunity of extending to our last year's students, through the medium of Rarebfzir, every wish for success and happiness in the future. 14 Pk :lf EXACTITUDE Employer Cto new office boyj- If any one calls, Iames, be sure and remem- ber that I am not in . tHalf an hour later.D Didn't you hear me ring, you rascal? Iames- Yes, sir, but I thought you wasn't in. Men Cow? ,J vw ,far Gt 70 0 W RHYNAS SUN Fxfenaf C0ngm2fula1fL0n.f Teachers and Pup1ls for the Year S Achievements U and Ben' WL'Jh6J for Fuiure Succew .' X f' ' , e ,X e e 1 5 ? i'5 9 ' .'e5'l,'iS SUS - X22 . , , L Egfilayne, aw 46801-2210 . .5 I o e !A V + x 1 TO e , A 54 RAREBITS IE' W V EIR W i, ,W ATHLETICS lil ,, ,,..---.,. - X - l , -r- .,, ..-.. g ...,..- gi. '- 4:5 qu- i .-.. x L- s. rlfimp ' Spnriamanzhip fur Girls By Miss MARGARET MARTYN To the slogan A game for every girl , I should like to add, and every girl in a game. But you protest, Every girl is not interested in athletics. True. Every girl is, however, in- terested in beauty or some phase of beauty and the connection between athletics and beauty, both physical and intellectual, has been established since the time of the Greeks. History records Probably no institution exercised great, er influence in moulding national char- acter and producing that unique type of physical and intellectual beauty, which we see reflected in Greek art and liter- ature, than the public contests of Greece. Phidias, a master sculptor who exemplifies the aim of Greek art to depict only the noble and beautiful, derived inspiration from these same con- tests and some of Pindaris finest poetry was written to honour an athlete. But in this day of specialization, we would do well to remember that the Greeks prac- tised those exercises which developed all-round excellence, general body agility and graceful bearing. We would do well to remember and imitate. Not only do athletic games and con- tests, if carefully promoted, result in physical beauty, but their value in character building is a recognized fact. Though our athletes do not, on oath, declare that they are without religious or civil stain and that they will use no fraud or guile, as did the Greeks, we have the same ideas in our unwritten law-Sportsmanship-and public opin- ion, very quickly, ostracizes any athlete who does not show the qualities em- bodied in this term. lf, therefore, games and athletic con- tests have in the past and are, in the present, serving to develop that which is beautiful in both mind and body, should not the slogan A game for every girl and every girl in a game, be universally adopted? For in the words of the poet! A thing of beauty is a joy forever, Its loveliness increases, it will never Pass into nothingnessf' RAREBITS fgrg' ,.Nw,gf.5.5? I GIRLS' ATHLETIC SOCIETY EXECUTIVE Standing-Dorothy Sanderson, President: Elizabeth Coleman, Vice-President: Mildred Tavlor, Secretary Seated-Miss Edna Shaw., Treasurer: Miss Margaret Martyn, Honorary President flbur Gbum illielh Bag By MARGARET SMITH As is always the case, this year's field day seemed the best ever held. We also feel that the girls made a splendid show- ing, setting new records that we hope to excel next year. Due to the large number of entries and events, the preliminaries and many of the finals were held Tuesday, and Thursday afternoon. On Saturday the remaining finals were run off and presented a varied and very interesting programme to the spectators. The excitement ran high, especially in the relay and obstacle races. The competition was very keen in all classes, and the final winners were: Senior-Alice Eaton Intermediate-Helen Smith. Iunior-Elsie Hodsdon. Iuvenile-Patty Middleton. Qlnuntg fllielh Bag By MARGARET SMITH On Wednesday, October lst, the B.H. S. students went to Oakville to compete against the Georgetown, Milton and VVat- erdown students at the annual field day. The girls who competed were the winners in our own field day. The B.H. S. students did very well in the heats but not quite so well in the finals. When all was over and the points added it was discovered that the Burlington and Milton girls were equal with 55 points each. Helen Smith showed great ath- letic ability inasmuch as she won two firsts, one second and two third prizes and ran fourth in the relav team. In the open high jump the Smith sisters proved themselves the two best jumpers and finally were the only two left com- peting. At any rate, every one who ent- ered in any event certainly tried her hardest. The school spirit was a very noticeable feature that day especially among the members of the lower forms. 55 56 RAREBITS S GIRLS' IUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Back Row-Helen Lapington, lean Hyslop, Alice Barrett, Phyllis Stainer, Miss Martyn tcoachj Marg'aret Green Nina Edwards, Annie Borisuk, Clare Tory. Foreground-Betty Galashan, Kathleen Sheppard, Jeanne Coutts. Zluninrz iluniur 'dleam Although the junior teams have made a finer showing in other years than the Seniors, this year they fell down in the local grouping and after beating Dundas twice and Normal once, they lost to Normal in the last game. As Normal had also only one loss to her credit two more games were necessary to determine the winner and Normal won out on the round. The local Iuniors, however, had one more chance to win fame when they were given the right to meet Grimsby in the semi-finals of the Niagara Dis- trict. Although winners by a thirteen point lead on their own floor, Grimsby turned the tables at Grimsby and the local girls lost out. Yvhen Normal played off with Central, winners of Hamilton district, they were victorious and Burlington and Central then had to play off for the consolation cup. As this cup had previously been donated by Mr. Bates it was hoped that our girls would win it but from the game played on our own floor, chances looked rather slim. The final game fulfilled the premoni- tory hint of defeat for Burlington and the cup will reside with Hamilton Normal. I. Kathleen Sheppard- Kay - de' fence. Captain of the Iuniors, whose legs are so long and feet so big that she has worn out all the running shoes in the school which are over size six. Margaret Cireen- Maggie -defence Best natured player in the school. .Phylis Stainer- Phyl''-defence. Who could get away in practice with more overguarding than was good for her. Alice Barrett or Barette -forward. A new player and a good one. lean Hyslop-''Hessyu--forward. Can play anywhere on the team. Betty Galashan- Bett -lump cen- ter foward. A good player and fine sport. Although six foot two she is maybe a little too polite at times. Nina Edwards- Glasses -forward. Stick to it, Nina. Iean Coutts- feet -defence. Keep up the good work, Iean. Claire Tory- Blondy -forward. Best shot in practice but never gets a chance. Annie Borisuk - Forward -Played in first games. Helen Lepington-Forward. Played in the last game of the season. RAREBITS A57 Zgazkrihall Editor-MARY SHEPPARD Probably the greatest interest ever taken in any team that Burlington High School has produced, has been shown this year in the Senior girl's basket ball team. The reason is, of course, because they were a winning team and the first to gain as much honour for themselves as this team did. They started off with a clean sweep of the local group and had little trouble in beating the teams from the Hamilton Normal, Dundas and Waterdown schools. ln home and home games with Grimsby they won the semi-final in the Niagara district and until they encount- ered Ridgeway had little opposition. On their own floor the B.H.S. girls were victorious. At Ridgeway, however, Helen Smith was taken off in the first quarter with four personal fouls and things looked rather blue for the local girls, but after a hard fought battle they managed to tie-up the score and thus won on the round. They were now winners ofthe Niagara District. ' . .' Later they met the winners of the other districts in the C.0.S.S.A and after beating Barrie C. l. on Friday, GIRLS' RELAY TEAMS IUNjOR- tBack rowj-Patricia Middleton, Helen Lapington, Elsie Hodsdon, Nevada Milligan. V l M tS th H l h INTERMEDMTE-tCentre Rowl--Grace irtue, lean Hys op, argare mi , e en Smit . SENjOR-tFront RowJDorothy Tuck, Annie Smith, Alice Eaton, Mary Sheppard. A 58 RAREBITS they beat Napanee on the following Saturday. Both these games were played in Toronto on neutral floors. These games made the local girls Champions of the Central Ontario second ary schools and gave them the right to meet the champions of the Eastern, Northern and Western districts, also Hamilton and Toronto districts. The Northern, Eastern, and Toronto districts however, withdrew from the finals and as Burlington defeated Brantford, the winners of the Hamilton district to determine the holder of the Lockett shield, there was only Kennedy Col- legiate, VVindsor, winners of the Yves- tern district left to beat. As Windsor again had exactly the same team which won the Ontario championship last year, chances of Burlington being victorious looked rather slim, and thus, in the entire league, they met their first defeat at Windsor on VVednesday, April the firstp The fol- lowing Tuesday, Windsor came to town and although victorious the Burlington team was unable to overcome the lead previously gained by the Kennedy girls. And so with only one loss to their credit and runners-up for the Qntario cham- pionship the Senior girls basketball team ended one of the greatest seasons in the history of the school. A great deal of the honour gained by both teams this year is due to Miss Martyn, the coach who worked faith- fully to practise the teams to cham- pionship style, to Mr. Bates, the prin- cipal, who arranged the games and made it possible for us to meet Yvindsor, to the people who so kindly drove their cars to the out-of-town games, to the students who went to the games to cheer and to the support of the community in general who, by coming to the home games, greatly increased the treasury. SENIOR TEAM Sally Loree- Sadie or Sarah. - lump centre forward and captain. The biggest on the team but the one who suffers most. Evidence-Her rosy, dimpled knees. Florian E. Loree- Fay -forward. Who along with her sister, Sally would put the locusts out of business with their password sis , Helen C. Smith --Prince -forward Star forward of this year's team who 1 never got one personal foul but always three or four. Dorothy Sanderson-'fSandy -d e - fence. Who also seems to have escaped with many offences-in games. But as the old saying goes, What the referees don't know Won't hurt them. Evelyn H. Stewart-H S t e W -d e - fence. The only player who has lost twenty-five pounds since September and who wonders why her clothes don't fit. The morning after the Windsor game, Evelyn conducted a lesson in outdoor cooking. Helen MacDonald-''Macn-defence. Lots of freckles and plenty to do. 'tithe Grip in minhsnr By MARGARET GREEN Everybody was looking forward to Tuesday, Aprill. Why? Because the Senior Girls' Basketball team was going to Windsor. The blue and gold aggre- gation, ribbons flying, finally found themselves in the Windsor train. When we came to London we got off to breathe for awhile. Here We encountered our first reminder that this was April lst. Mrs. Teasdale kindly presented Miss Martyn with two boxes of candy, one for the team and one for Miss Martyn. The team was delighted and opened the box as soon as they got back on the train. Inside were three large cakes-of soapl The time passed rapid- ly but our gay spirits defied the gloomy scene without-gray sky, gray fields, rain everywherel At last the train pulled into Windsor where our team was met by Miss Hamilton, coach of the Windsor team, and some of the girls on the team. Our journey back to the collegiate could not be termed speedy, owing to the fact that the girl drivers were not too anxious to get back to school. Our team was taken through the school and then to Windsor Court , where we were to stay and rest till supper time. Restl Everybody in the hotel seemed to be inspired with the desire to walk heavily, ponderously up- stairs, down stairs. Then to top it all, the janitor started to sing Walkin' My Baby Back Home tWe hope his baby appreciated it more than we didl. Finally after a frugal supper, we went out to meet our Waterloo. Over that tragic RAREBITS 59 episode, let us draw a veil lightly but quickly. Dur next coherent memory was eleven- thirty and we found ourselves on the train once more. It has been erroneously supposed that berths are to sleep in but we found various other uses for them. Pillows make an excellent card table and even the largest sandwich may be eaten with gusto behind the shelter of the green curtains. Then too, there were other episodes to enliven the night: several of us had excellent practice in being elusive in front of the porter and by the early hours ofthe morning we were quite skilled in the gentle art of doing pyjama marathons up and down the aisle. Nor would this account be complete if we omitted to mention Mr. Bates abrupt awakening when he was deluged with cold watery or lVlargaret's unexpected downfall in the very path of the porter and her equally rapid retreat back into her berth. Of course we realize that it is not Pullman eti- quette to remove people's shoes from beside their berths, nor yet to enter an- other berth than your own, even if by accident. However, much may be for- given us because we do not play on a championship team and travel to Wind- sor every year. . Finally, as the first faint sreaks of dawn lightened the sky we arrived home. Nine o'clock found us all with one excep- tion at school. The exception it may be remarked, had increased by noon. So ended an experience that will long be spelled with a capital E in our minds. 'I , FIELD DAY MEDAL WINNERS Standing-Patricia Nliddlcton, Elsie Hodsdon, Helen Smith, Alice Eaton. Seated-VVilliam Atkinson, Harold Eaton, Tom Hedley, Kenneth Borisuk. 7 60 RAREBITS BO S' ' U A HLETICS , Glnmmenta nf the Qpnrting lihitnr Edfior-K RN. BORISUK V With the advance of the years the sporting life of B. H. S. progresses. Rugby is an example of this, the school having turned out a championship team this year. Mr. St. Iohn is to be con- gratulated on this achievement. Basket- ball, a comparatively new game here, has established its place although the boys lost after a hard struggle. The senior hockey team deserves a great deal of credit for its fine showing. The Track and Field Day has had great success this year. Due to the fine work of Mr. Bates it is one of the most prominent athletic activities in the school. A great deal of fine work in physical training is being done in the gymnasium during P.T. periods, although we could have some more apparatus. The drilling of the cadets is commencing and we expect a snappy exhibition from them this year. Qlfnuntg Ellielh Bug at fbakuille October was decided upon for the county meet. From our own field day till the final meet practice was carried on under the direction of Mr. Bates and Miss Martyn. A strong opposition was expected from Milton this year. Around ten o'clock all the local contest- ants set out for Oakville. A little later the Burlington supporters followed. The participants arrived in time for the junior boys to get ready for the 100 yard dash which started off the day. From then on there were no idle minutes. r' K i . W YW J-N H. Burlington started well Cmuch to the con- testants' surpriseD and continued in the same way. At twelve o'clock a halt was called for one hour so that the officials might have their lunch but for the con- testants this favorite repast was a greatly diminished affair. At one o'clock the meet started again but with it came the incident of the school colors. Some Burlington sup- porters having. purchased some blue and gold paper climbed the flag pole and a high pine tree and tied the colors at the top of them. Then things began to happen as the other schools resented Burlington colors being on the top. Qur local supporters were hard put to keep the colours there, but the results of the day proved that the blue and gold should remain there. After a stiff scrap in the pine tree, Willie Hewton distinguished himself by holding the colors in their place. Finally the boys were ordered down. Before the meet was over it could be seen that the Burlington boys were well in the lead while the girls were holding their own. Tom Hedley, Ken Borisuk and Donald Stadelman proved to be a great help to Burlington. The meet was closed by the relays in which Burlington headed the list, four out of six teams coming first while the other two each received a second place. This victory gave to Burlington High School the Lions' Club cup and the championship for the fourth time in succession. In all the meets good sportsmanship was shown. The day closed with a light repast in the Oakville High School. RAREBITS 61 SIE I I 5 . w,f-s..,.s .W ...M Z.. Q.. Yam '5?te,a.a. 'awww it ,., E 2 1 BOYS' ATHLETIC SOCIETY EXECUTIVE Honorary President, M. M. Robinson Left to Right-Dick Berry, Secretary: Donald Stadelman, President: Mr. I. C. St. Iohn, Treasure Tom Hedley, Secretary illielh Bag at Burlingtnn Lf5ng'5 Basketball M. W. IIA. Although graduation seemed to play havoc with the Burlington track group they came out in the end with flying colours. Two days were given to the track events this year in the latter part of September. On the first day the lesser events and heats were run off while the last clay saw the final events. Both times there was keen competition, and as a reult the pennant was won by fifth form with IIA hot on their heels. The championships were as follows: Senior-Ken. Borisuk Int.-Tom Hedley. Iunior-Harold Eaton Iuvenile-Bill Atkinson. Those placed first and second at our track meet went to Qakville to compete in the county meet. SENIOR TEAM PERSONNEL Tom Hedfe-lf, Capfafn-, Guard-A tower of strength on the defence and well liked by all the players. Jock Harrow, Guard-Small but fast. Shoots many fouls and plays for all he is worth. Ifen. I30!'l.J'LlA', Cenlre-Heavy scorer. A great defensive player and not easily tired. Hooker Lfndlqzf, Forward-Unassunv ing and unselfish. A good shot but he doesn't know it. Fefzlr Irefalzd, I orwara'W-A wonderful short shot and able to travel full speed for a full game. Bill Cr1',o,o.r, Sub-guard-His first year at basketball. Inexperienced b ut a great prospect. ' 62 RAREBITS fy Q 75 sf 943' 1' BOYS' IUNIOR BASKETBALL TEAM Standing-William Atkinson, Henry Atkinson, Donald Stadelman, Bruce Colton, Mo1'ley Weaver, Charles Belchamber Seated-Art Langton, CManagerD. iluninr Lew. Ilyfzeilzafn, Captain, Forward- Fast as lightning, a heavy scorer and a good leader. Frank Elfam, Forward-Easy going, quick to start and a good shot when he is mad. Tooff Colfon, Center-A good shot and fast developing into senior material. . Don Sfadleman, Guard-A great de- fensive player. A good shot and will be material for senior play next year. Hen. dfkffzlrorz, Guard-Small but agile. Covers a lot of ground and a good player. Clzuc Belclzanzber, Subiforward-A shitty player, a good shot with a fine performance for his first year. Bill fIfk1'n.r0n, Sub-guard-The small- est man on the squad but with prospect of becoming a great player in a year or two. , Seninr Ziughg No doubt the fall term of 1950 came too soon for some of us but we all came back, heartily-the ambitious youths less leaving their various jobs and the ambitious putting away their clubs and the racquets. Eagerly the rookies and last year's regulars would treat the ball roughly every opportunity. Soon a well trained rugby team was ready to bring glory to the good old B. H. S. A MILTON GAME-The first game of the season turned out better than our wildest hopes. The score ended with a victory of 57 to 0. WATERDOWN GAME-The following week we journeyed to Waterdown. The weather although quite windy, was, in other ways, ideal: We defeated our opponents with a score of 54 to 25. The return game was even 'more decisive. RAREBITS 65 SENIOR BOYS' BASKETBALL TEAM Le-t to right-Art Langton tMgr.D lock Harrow, Bruce Lindley, Tom Hedley, Garnet Ireland, Ken Borisuk, Mr. las. MacF. Bates CPr1ncxpalJ OAKVILLE GAME-The great game of the season was at hand. The day was perfect and we were out to defeat our ancient enemies. The game was played at Oakville before a large, eager crowd. We established our superiority by a score of 14 to 4. The home game brought even more glory than the pre- ceding one. This game gave us the group championship. WELLAND GAME-The first game for the championship of Niagara District was played at Welland. We did not know what to expect since we had never competed in that district before. Our speed merchants showed their stuff and created a score of 45 to 0 in the home and home games. GRIMSBY GAME-'WC played Grimsby in the finals. Our desire for this meeting was not lessened by our former clashes. We were out to win. The blue and gold didn't disappoint us and brought home the bacon. The result of the two games formed the winning score of 27 points. LAST GAME-Although out of our class we got into the play-offs for the Ontario Championships. Three teams had to play off. We picked Delta Col- legiate. Before a large crowd on a frozen field we struggled to keep our footing during that important game. The first half ended with a score of 10 to 5 in favour of Delta. The game ended with a score of 41 to 6 in favour of the same. This seemingly overwhelming score was no indication of the game. We fought them cleanly and determindedly and on a ordinary field would have made the score close. SENIOR RUGBY PERSONNEL Jlr. J. C. Sf. John CC0ac!1D-The team as a whole would like to express their feelings towards our able coach. What- ever we do or wherever we go we shall., always remember Saint , our loyal friend. Captain Richard Berry tHaZf Backl- Filling his well-earned position, he was one of our outstanding players. He will serve as a model for any first-formers with rugby ambitions. Bruce Lindley t0uf.r1'deD-Hooker Lind- ley can surely hook them around the ankles. Keep it up, old man. Frank Etrafn COuf.rz'de and Halfl- He certainly knows his game when he is tackling. Without doubt he will be a great asset next year. drclife f1Icf1l1'll1'an Cffalfj-He has most decidedly proved outstanding this year. He is a sure catcher, and as RAREBITS Sohool Supplies and Text Books for High School and Public School ' Kodalcs and El-ms Victrolas ancl Records We talce subscriptions for all magazines and newspapers WAUMSLEY'S BUUK STURE 12 Brant St Burlington Phone' 203 L . 1 cc cc Lalngs xr xr Dainty Hancl-Dipped BORDEAUX PATTIES MINT PATTIES ff and ss WALNUT SUNDAE Best 5c Value Anywhere LAING 8a SONS LIMITED HAMILTON IIBMAN G. BUSH The Young Mews Store BOY'S and MEN'S FURNISHINGS and LADIES' HOSIERY 46 Brant St. Phone 306 Mention R b' h ' ' dvertisers 64 RAREBITS elusive as an eel when he is carrying the ball. He certainly played a great season of rugby. Ifen I3Ul'l.J'llk Cflaffj-Doing the dutv of kicking and occasionally playing position of middle, the Galloping Ghost did his part to bring the team to the front. Dick lf'f11'ie tillfddfej- The Tank tore through them this season. He proved to be one of the strong links in the chain this year. Dave Cooper-He not only played his usual fine game but gave all he had in offensive and defensive rugby. Bill Gafaxfzan C.7I1'o'zz'lej-As a new player he has shown his ability and is expected to do great things next year. drf Langion Cllanagerj-Art took the best care of the players. Gum was al- ways plentiful. Keep it up. old kid! Ed Rae tQuarlerD-Proved himself to be a veteran. He held the pivot position with smooth, quick thinking ability. He'll do. Don Iffallace Cfnffde and Quarterl- Skin, an old player, surpassed himself this season. The smart playing of Skin and his old chatter after the game made him a popular player. Tom Hedley tllzddlel-Practically a new rugby enthusiast, he proved by his speed and weight to be an effective player this year. Watch that old for- ward pass, Tommy Boy. Gordon Rumlny CIn.rz'dej-Mutt is im proving. He'll make a rugby player yet. Harfvld Eaton tUu1f.rz'deD-This new recruit well be a star outside player next year. N orfon Freeman Q0u!.1'z'dej-Our coming dropkicker. There are the makings of a player in him. Keep on going, fellowl Erie i7IcCorm1ck Cfnrzdej-Une of our new husky players. He is going to be a valuable man in the coming season. Jock Harrow tllzofdlel-Although small he was all there when it came to bucking the line and when he hits you, you know it and I don't mean maybel Wi! Wim i WW S WW Wm NSW 2 HSE 3 BOYS' HOCKEY TEAM - - Standing-Henry Atkinson, Frank Stevens, Dave Cooper, Art. Langton CManagerj Bruce Lindley, Norman Wheeler, Earl Connely. Seated--Mr. I. C. St. Iohn CCoacl1J kd Rae, Archie McMillan, Garnet Ireland, Kenneth Borisuk, Richard Berry. Mr. Ias. MacF. Bates CPrinci lj pa. RAREBITS 65 T215 if 15.1-I.. .ll-Inrkeg 'ram Pi Em TTEN. BORISUK y The B. H. S. hockey team drew a bye in their group this year and thus played exhibition games in the early part of the season to get into condition for the real events. CENTRAL GANTE-Th6 Hamilton Cen- tral C. I. came here to play us the first game of the season. Although some of our players were unavailable. a snappy game of hockey was played. The final score was 5 to 2 in favour of Central. They won the game partially due to the marvellous saves of their goal keeper. GRIMSBH' GADiE'XVC have always had a warm spot in our hearts, when meeting Grimsby in any athletic activity. The game with them this year was no excep- tion. The first two periods resulted in a scoreless tie-thanks to our defensemen. The last period finished with some real hockey. Our speed artists soon put in two sure goals. The game ended with a score of 2 to 1 in favour of Burlington. CANADA BUSINESS GAME-Uur third game was played with the boys from Canada Business College of Hamilton. The game was close and fast: the players sure and quickg both goal keepers were on the job. The game ended 1 to 1. A period overtime was played but the tie was unbroken. O.A.C. GAME-Qur last exhibition game was played with the second team from the Untario Agricultural College. Good hockey was displayed by both teams but they were too big for us. The game ended against us with a scoreof2to-1. DUNNVILLE GAME-The first league game was played with Dunnville who were the winners of their district. A great game was enacted before a large crowd that was eager with excitement and shouted at all intervals. From the first our boys proved their superiority. The game ended with a score of 5 to 1 in our favour. Although defeated the Dunnville boys were real sports and showed further their fine spirit at the lunch prepared for them at the school. The return game was defaulted. OR.ANGEVILLE GAME-'Oli a rather wild day we journeyed in cars to Urange- ville. In spite of the fact that the country was snow-bound and the weather was getting sharp, when we landed there the ice was rather soft in the first period. A large crowd witnessed the clash. The first period closed with a score of 1 to 1. Luck seemed to be against us and Tre- land didn't seem to be able to stop the puck. The crowd went wild after each goal made by the Orangeville boys. Again and again our boys rushed up the ice with only the goalie to beat: but he always got in the way. The game fin- ished with a score of 1 'to 4 in favour of Orangeville. We were beaten but not disheartened. Vile were out to win. The last game was a victory but un- fortunate. We showed ourselves to be the better team but couldn't overcome the lead. In the first period Burlington obtained a goal. The same thing hap- pened in the second round. The crowd was going wild and a real hope was in sight. One more goal to tie the game and then on to victory. We had everything to win but nothing to lose. Again lady luck was against us. Two long shots and the score was tied. This didn't dishearten us. Another goal was made. With the whole team swarm- ing around the Orangeville net the game ended with a score of 5 to 2. The game was won yet lost, the score on the round being -I to 6. This ended the season and we returned home to put away our uni- forms to be forgotten until the next season. Line up-lreland tgoallg Berry tLeft Defencel, Borisuk CR. Defencel: Aic- Millan L. Wingb Rae tCentrej Lindley CR. Wingl Cooper CL. Wingj YVheeler tR. Wlingl Connolly tCentrej. Professor, said the girl graduate trying to be pathetic at parting. T am indebted to you for all l know. Pray,H said the professor, don't mention such a trifle. McPherson put: up this sign in front of his theatre. All persons over 80 years of age will be admitted free if accompanied by their parents. 66 RAREBITS PREMIER ATHLETIC AWARDS FOR 1950 JI. JI. Robinwon Gold Jleafal This medal is granted to the boy student showing the greatest athletic prowess along with high scholarship standing in Burlington High School. Awarded to Kenneth Borisuk. :re wk as B. H. S. FIELD DAY MEDAIJ WINNERS. Gz'rl.r Boym Juvenile Patricia Middleton William Atkinson Junior Elsie Hodsdon Harold Eaton In fernzediaie Helen Smith S Thomas Hedley enmr 1tl:fE13gTIRE3E5,Fg.,1d Medal Alice Eaton Kenneth Borisuk BOYS' SENIOR RELAY TEAM Left to Right-Ken. Borisuk, Archie McMillan, Dick Berry, Bruce Lindley. RAREBITS 67 Viv' form cms E221 Edilor-FLORIAN LOREE A glance at the calendar reveals the act that another year has almost fled, and since its passing witnesses for many the climax of their high school career- graduation, it seems fitting that we should pause for a moment and attempt, at least, to answer the inevitable quest- tion, What next? . No doubt some will feel themselves in a more or less similar position to the man who had just completed his earthly course, and while the last rites were being performed a friend remarked calmly, Poor lack I do feel so sorry for him, there he is, all dressed up and no place to go. It is, therefore, by way of an attempt to solve the problems of the puzzled matriculant, that the writer volunteers a few helpful suggestions. For those who are by nature adapted to a certain, definite pursuit, and have steadfastly set their faces in that direction, the following paragraphs will hold but little interest. A second group, I venture to say, dimly see the light, so far as their future career is concerned. As someone has said, Now you see it and now you don't. These may find at least a little food for thought. But perhaps to those who have been either unable to make any definite decision, or have given the matter but little thought, the ventured suggestions may prove most helpful. There are, of course, various methods, of deciding your future course of action. One may flip a coin, accept the advice of one's parents, visit a palmist or phrenol- ogist, or, as we find in too many cases, allow oneself to be drifted about by every wind that blows. It goes without saying that all of these methods have their merits, as well as demerits-and it is because so many of us are found in this class, which we still have with us-and will no doubt, till the end of time-that there are so many square pegs in round holes. Flourishing Faultless Ideal Original Frivolous Romantic Tidy Allarvellous Humorous This is Form Five I I Pk wk :xc Fifth Form wishes that- Don Vtlallace wouldn't pick on Little Ed ll Punc Smith hadn't moved her seat. People would knock when they come in during spare periods. Someone would lubricate the back door. Private telephones be established from desk to desk or else a private postal service. Pk Pk :ll Mr. St. Iohn- I'm going to give 50c to the laziest person in this school. Don Yvallace- It's 0.K. with me sir, roll me over and put it in my pocket- bookf' Pk Pk Dk On being rebuked for laughing during a class Dick offered this explanation, Please, teacher, I didn't mean to be heard, I laughed up my sleeve but there was a hole in. it. RAREBITS XX Q '22 M Mi: ,Y4 1 Q , if 1.1. wif' '11 8'0 , . f Qgxiggq O fflggx A Ywxgiiipggnm :fins u 3 ,Lf f, gf we Gfmw- - 'f F ,, if 4' ' .,:, 1 1 1 RRR R 1 'SJ' I ' ' ' , ff- ii' 4 Z:11i-ff' A . ,... 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Ulllllllklllllfu A great philosopher once said, The measure of a man's worth is indicated by the number of channels into which his genius spreads, in which case we are bound to believe Fourth Form has very high rating if achievement means any- thing. In looking back over the past year you will see that Fourth Form has contributed willingly to all forms of school activities. The Field Day was the first time this year that the Fourth Formers stepped forward. Many stu- dents took part in the events and dis- tinguished themselves although we must confess there were numerous Fourth Formers among the lookers-on. How- ever a good looker is as valuable as a good actor. We are proud to be able to say that Tom Hedley, winner of the Intermediate Champsionhip, dwells with us. Then, again, we must congratulate Erle McCormack, Bruce Colton, Archie McMillan, Lezetta Shep- pard, Annie Borisuk, Iosephine Breckon, and Margaret Green for their fine efforts on that day. However, not only in the Field- Day events have our illustrious Fourths distinguished themselves. The boy's basket-ball teams have been up- held by Tom Hedley, Bruce Colton and Ierry King. In another directione-still athletic, we have in our room Margaret Green, Dorothy Sanderson, Sally Loree and Nina Edwards-all four who did much towards the success of the basket- ball team all season. In recalling those memorable rugby games we see Tom dashing down the length of the field and crossing the line, the ball in his arms, amid the frantic cheers of the crowd. We see Al. and Erle passing the ball to Archie who gets a touchdown when we have almost given up hope of a victory. All those who attended 'the rugby games waxed greatly enthusiastic over the fine playing of Tom and Archie. How- ever Fourth Form has achieved much in other lines besides sports. It gives us much pleasure to say that Edna Robin- son, editor of Rarebfff is At Home in Fourth Form. Dorothy Biggs, our pianist, has willingly played at all the Literary meetings. Speaking of Literary meetings, let us recall to your minds the Literary we staged. Do you remember the boys from Sing-Sing, the girls and their tambourine dance, our paper Tzif-Bziiw, Beryl's singing, Sally's reading and the play? Do you remember how you shuddered at the shot from Osler's gun, and thrilled at the way Bruce came to the rescue? Then, we recall the De- bate between Fourth and Fifth in which although Fifth did win, Dsler and Nina were to be congratulated on their fine delivery. We are proud of the achieve- ments of Osler Lockhart, our orator, who has distinguished himself several times this year. Then we find that five Fourth Formers: Bruce, Mildred, Iosephine, Eleanor and Allistair were on the Decor- ation Committee for our annual At Home . Anyone who saw the auditor- ium, that night, in its green and gold splendour will know what a valuable artistic contributions they made. So to those who have contributed most and least, to the year's success we say: The smallest effort is not lost, Each wavelet on the ocean tossed Aids in the ebb-tide or the flow. 70 RAREBITS Now the year's social activities are almost over and Miss Shaw, our room- teacher, friend and adviser, has broken some dreadful news to us-the Iune examinations are looming up before us. We will now have to settle down to frantic studying to pass in Iune-and Ohl what we have to learn yetl So we leave you to struggle on and hope that when the examinations are over we will not be obliged to say, Hit might have been. 95 X 'k Sadie- When I leave school I will step into a nice job at 310,000 per. Annie- Per what? . Sadie- Perhaps.,' Little words of wisdom Little words of bluff, Make the teachers tell us, Sit down, that's enough. :lf wk PF Ferguson is growing a little moustache Beneath his patrician beak, Getting it on the instalment plan- A little down per week. Pk PF Pk A little bit of Caesar, A bit of Cicero, Help to populate the place- Where crazy people go. Elinurth Iliurm Plug Review There have been a great many critics and writers who have attempted to criticize Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night without results. I am neither a writer nor a critic, but only a student taking the play for the first time and thus cannot be expected to compete with these others. Twelfth Night What many colored characters and stories it brings back to my mindl First, there is the romantic Duke Orsino Y Illyna, who professes to be madly in love with the beautiful, although cruel, Lady Olivia. I wonder if all the noblemen of those days had their attendants do their wooing for them? If even this important matter was settled by proxy, one does not wonder at some of the results that fol- lowed. Then into the Duke's life comes Cesario, alias Lady Viola, who had been saved from a shipwreck by a sea-captain. Believing her twin brother drowned, disguised as a boy, she seeks a position at the court of the Duke Orsino, near whose territories the ship had been wrecked. Naturally, the Duke must send her to Olivia to pursue his suit and thus Olivia since feminine nature changes not from century to century, must fall in love with the Duke's handsome mes- senger, instead of the Duke himself. The Duke would have returned Olivia's love but Viola Ccesairo Dis obliged to refuse her love-making. Thus denied the prize, Olivia covets it greedily. Is this an experience, my dear readers, with which you are entirely unacquaint- ed? To this complication is added Viola's tCesair'sD love for the Duke. The eternal triangle is not a twentieth century complication for here we have- Orinso in love with Olivia, who is in love with Cesario, who in turn loves Orsino. Meanwhile in Olivia's household other troubles are looming up. Mischief- loving Maria must devise a scheme by writing a love letter, supposedly from Olivia to Malvolio, in which she tOliviaQ hints that she is in love with him. The dramatist must have Maria imitate Olivia's handwriting to bring the plot about. What a picture it must have been to see Malvolio finding the letter and falling right into the net. Poor faithful, conceited, innocent Malvoliol Beware, readers of the trap your own conceit may construct for you. Then, as in all good dramas, we have the element of the unexpected. Thus, Sebastian, Viola's brother, is also saved from the wreck and makes his way to Illyria. What follows is delightful comedy. If twins will look alike, according to coincidence of time im- memorial, who is there to blame if Olivia's girlish heart adopts the fur- iously reluctant Cesario as the object of its adoration? But the way of a man with a maid is not the way of a maid with another maid, so fortunately Sebastian is able to substitute for Cesario and accept greedily what she had refused. As all good fairy stories end, Viola meets her brother, complications are explained, the Duke drops his senti- mental vapouring and finds that the real love of his heart has been his humble valet for the past three months.-So all live happily ever after?-L.S. RAREBITS 71 Q Highlights nf Glhirh Elinrm aEa. wtf? .ai Edifor-LODEMA DAGGETT On the eastern side of the Upper hall one will find a room which is filled from 9 a.m. to 5.-15 p.m. with the peppiest individuals of the high school. This is third forml We are proud of our athletes and we take pleasure in introducing to you, first of all, our two members of the Boys lunior Basketball team, Frank Elsam and Les Whetham. Frank is also a member of the Rugby and Track teams. Un Field Day at Qakville, Frank carried off all the honors in his class. Playing rugby in not easy, but he plays it as he does everything else, just to get all the fun that there is in it. Bill Galashan is another member of the rugby and track teams. Bill is more in the lime-light on the rugby field than on the track, but this does not mean that he is a slouch on the track because he showed good speed on Field Day. Another of our athletes is Charles Goodram, more familiarly known as Chuck. Chuck is our high jumper and it would take more than Lord Burleigh to beat him. Chuck may go to Africa to the British Empire Games yet. This has all been about the boys. Now to give the girls a break we intro- duce Elsie Hodsdon, the winner of the Iunior Girl's Sports Medal. Unless one has seen Elsie flying down the 75 yard course to the finish line, one would not believe that one so small could run so fast. But she does it and does it well. She deserves all the credit that she gets and we are very proud of her and proud also to say that she is in Third form. But of course we have studious people as well as athletic people in our form. Lodema Dagget is an example of this. She got the highest marks in Latin, History, Composition, Algebra, and Literature in the Easter examina- tions. Everything she does she does well. She worked hard for the Com- mencement, taking one of the leading feminine roles in the play. But this did not make any difference in the Christ- mas examinations because she came through with flying colours. Again we are proud to say She's in Third form. Then there is Murray Thorpe, the member of the Student's Council. How nice it must be to be wise enough and sensible enough to hold such a coveted positionl We all envy Murray, but hope that he keeps it and makes good. And last but not least comes Tom Leighton who is able to boast of the only moustache in 111A. We were wondering if his moustache had any- thing to do with the painting of the cover for the year book. It is so nice to know that we have an artist among us and also that: Tom is sprouting a moustache And it's coming along fine. It started out with one hair And now it's sporting nine. -11.L.S. IIIA7 ak 1: Pk Deama-I have an awful toothachel Pete-l'd have it pulled out if were mine. Deama--So would I, if it were yours. Pk Pk Dk Miss Eby- Put your French note books on the desk before you pass outl 72 RAREBITS W Q' 1 EF ggi :Harm 1116 :amz Q Edfior-IIM FERR EY Though small in numbers we contend And most with us agree, When things are wanted done, why send To versatile THB. Those are our sentiments-but in case any may be skeptical the facts need only be presented to give authority to our point of view. 1 Academically we lead our contem- poraries. Phyllis Thomas and Muriel Metcaltie have headed examination lists and received scholarships in each of their three years in High School. lWuriel also represents the form at the meetings of the Students' Council. Donald Stadleman won the 1929-50 General Proficiency Medal, for in addi- tion to being a good student, he is one of our star athletes-excelling as a sprinter and basketball player. Now that we are speaking of athletics it could be mentioned that Eddie Har- shaw and lim Ferrey are on the Track and Rugby teams whereas Bill Ayliffe with his never failing good humour proved an indispensable water-boy and High School one-miler, while everyone helped to make points on Field Day. The feminine portion of IIIB was nobly upheld. Kathleen Sheppard and Betty Galashan proved to be such good Iunior Basketball players that when assistance was needed to win the Senior Championship honours, they made a good showing. Then too, Grace Virtue represented us on one of the Relay teams. Our year was saddened by the critical illness of Norman Barfoot, who with Grace Virtue represented us on the Literary Society Executive. He also brought honour to the form by a very well prepared speech when the combined third forms gave the programme at the Lit. We hope that in the near future he will return to his position in the class. Along literary lines-Did not IIIB, capably represented by Iim Ferrey and Eddie Harshaw, make a valiant effort to wrest the debating shield from the Upper School? And do you remember the Third Form Programme-why we were all in it. Are not Conrad Filman, Harold Lambs- head and Harvey Peart examples to the whole school for punctuality and regular attendance? And you have not for- gotten the Mammoth Denver Sandwich Chocolate Bar have you? Here we did show our real superiority to Fifth Form -yes, even to the President and the Literary Society himself, for did not Bill Ayliffe gladden the hearts of all the Form with huge sections of it? Why we can even compose poetry- It sounds a bit like the variety Ted Ayliffe, our would-be school teacher writes-but he didn't really-No doubt it will appear in the next Canadian Anthology. Phyllis is a pretty girl She keeps Bill Ayliffe in a whirl But when her book he tries to close She hits him with it on the nose. There's a girl in three B named Gracey, Who's driving us almost crazy And now it's happen'd as we fear't She's cast a spell o'er susceptible Peart. What the teachers think about our form, They say, would turn a worm, Yet we still think that we are good, But do not wear monkis cape and hood. The following episode occurred be- tween Stadleman and the doctor. Doctor- Your teacher is very sick.' Don- Ohl Doctor, doctor. Doc.- In fact she is at death's door.' D011- Ohl Doctorl Pull her through' I J RAREBITS 75 1 1A vrzrnnal 5-1---l'ar a.-.,l.i.....E'Q E diior-C LARKE MA NNING We will be glad to see Bill Hedley back with us. His bright remarks have been missed. FF iii Pk HOW did you get even with your chemistry professor? Lapington- Uh, I handed him a hot retort. Pk ik Pk A stifled cry, then two gleaming blades dipping rhythmically, two arms that moved in unison faster, faster, faster till the onlookers marvelled at the speedl Up, up, up to a breathtaking finish. Congratulations, my boy, yOu've broken the two-handed record for eating peas with a knife. Pl: :lf Pl! Taylor about to purchase a ticket for the show. ' Box Qffice Manager- Why aren't you at school, my boy? Taylor tearnestlyj Oh it's all right. I've got measles. wk ak :ic MODERN ALGEBRA A - A girl. B - a boy. S C - a chaperon. A - B - C - Agony and Misery A - B - C - Bliss, etc. wk :ic E Mr. St. Iohn- I hear you had a chance to go to collegefp' George Vincent- Yes, but I don't take chances. Pk Pk Fl: It will be of some interest to the other forms to know that IIA had the lowest per centage Of failures in the school even though we have the reputation of being the worst class. DUMINIUN LIFE ASSURANCE CUMPANY HEAD OFFICE - WATERLOO ' Southern Ontario Branch P. A. FERGUSON Manager l OFFICES. Imperial Building, Hughson St. South Hamilton, Ontario Phones: Baker 9455 - 2456 I . RESIDENCE Q9 Caroline Street East Burlington, Ontario Phone 727 40 YEARS OF PROGRESS RAREBITS From sitting 'round and freezing, Nobody Finds a constant clwill Nobody seems to get a tlirill I To be exactly pleasing. So clioose tlie coal tliat fills your bin With care and circumspection, ll you would bold your place witlwin -llie lamily,s allection. l l W . A B B S l Allso Pure Ice Phone Burlington 463 Follow the Crowds to BILL'S BARBECUE Barbecue porlc, Beef, l-lam or Clwiclcen . Sandvviclwes S I Ch. It We pecia ic en Dinner Served at all liours Never ' Close Superior l-lot Dogs ' o Superior l-lamburgs Patronize our advertisers-They pat 74 RAREBITS W-l -'-'-'-W gk imhafza 1 15 - Gu-. .52 Ediiar-DORIS IDUNHAM S stands for Sinclair-his first name is Iames, E stands for Edith everybody knows her last name. C stands for Coombe-better known as Wes. O stands for onward, that's usl N stands for Norman-he's dark and tall, D stands for Doris-not Dunny,' at all. F stands for Ferrey, but he really hasn't wings, O stands for Uuchl when foe his com- pass flings. R stands for Ross and my, can he talkl M stands for Mary, the last of the lot. -N. S. X wk as Some facts by the editor for the bene- fit of those who do not know: 1. School spirit is not a beverage. 2. The horse in the gymnasium is not related to the animal kingdom. 5. The bells which ring are not a number of alarm clocks. 4. The mats in the gymnasium are not to wipe your feet on. 5. Physics has no relation to Cast- or oil. 6. There are no tents on the campus. 7. Dividers are not for dividing pieces of wood. 8. A chord in Geometry does not relate to wood. 9. Chalk was not used in any war for bullets, nor pupils for targets. if Pk Pk Qishlighiz During th past year IIB captured the Lower Form Debating Shield, after some hard struggles against IIA, IB, and Commercial forms. Pauline Tancock and lack Manzer were our representatives who brought us through to victory. lt must be remarked that Bill Statham and Wes Coombe debated in the pre- liminaries. Much praise is due our room teacher, Mr. St. Iohn, and also Miss Shaw who helped our form literary to be the success it was. There have been no outstanding athletes in IIB this year but when the entire form combined on Field Day we almost brought home the Shield. Fred Milligan, our representative on the rugby team, played fine rugby. Ieanne Coutts and Alice Barrett on the lunior Girls' Basketball team played their part in bringing about the victories of that team. At Qakville on the County Field Day Wes. Coombe did much to help the Burlington contingent bring home the Lions' Cup. On the whole IIB are not ashamed of their athletic standing as compared with the other forms in the school. vp :nc 1: Things we should like to know z- 1. When Ariel Summers is going to start dieting? 2. Why Mary Edwards always hap- pens to lose her homework, if she thinks she hasn't it done? 5. Why Frances Steele is always very industriously searching Cwith her head homework in Marlatt says, under her deskl for her Latin period when Miss The following people go to the boardf W as 1: wk Ellie lgriuate life Ariel Summers, so 'tis said, To reduce, on a diet was fed, People now marvel at the fact That Ariel still remains intact. The life of Mary Burnet, you know, Is taken up with dances and shows. She'll be a gold diggern, sure as fatel Which personages bachelors hate. For Wally Warner we must mourn, On Friday 15th he was born. But his birthday comes just once a year, So superstition he need not fear. This poem may go on for ever and aye, But IIB Ites are rather shyg No information will they give, With respect to how they really live. Bill Siazflzam. RAREB1IT S o WANTED 2 Young lady wishes to correspond with Alice Barrett any young gentleman having an auto- mobile not over thirty years old. N0l'1'Tl3f1 K If1gSCOff A man with a wooden leg to mash lean Ne Coutts potatoes. Man wanted for gardening, also to Norma She Ppard take charge of a cow, who sings in the Mal-y Burn Et choir and plays the organ. D0 Ris Smith ft Dk gl' Dori S Dunham An assistant butcher, one able to drive Wes Co Omhe and kill himself preferred. Christi Ne Palmer HUTTUN 81 SQUTER Archt'ieci.r and Engt'rteer.v i HAMILTON Everything for Spraying or Dusting INSECTICIDES FUNGICIDES MATERIALS AND MACHINES Niagara Brand Spray Company Limited Burlington ffff Ontario IGHN LAMBSHEAD Agemffor Canadian Industries Fertilizers I. I. Case Co. Farm Machinery PHONE 577 BURLINGTON 76 RAREBITS GW Q .illnrm 1-L6 num ?2e.... ...........a '95 H12 Erlifor-G Eo. ROBBINS We regret that during the course of the school year IB has lost nine members. Perhaps the most lamentable departure is that of Rose Petals Ruffyf' Ruffy left after Easter and is reported to be head of the Bell Telephone. His hobby, we believe, is digging ditches. He was noted for dodging homework and also for losing his Latin book at con- venient times. Ruffy known throughout the school is greatly missed by everybody. Pete Minnes, another popular stu- dent, left about Christmas and has not been seen since. Probably he is a stage hand in some show. YVe must not forget to mention Ab Taplin who was forced to quit school through weakness-in his eyesl The absence of this bouncing boy leaves IB without weight and we are still below normal. Uthers who also ran are: Vera Keyworth, who can still be seen around town by a few, Roy Phillips of temper fameg Iack Barker, Glenne 0'Kelly, Nesbitt Plotke and Dorothy Willey. The first form tobogganing party, though a much smaller affair, helped to relieve the monotony of the long winter term so that we did not need to be roused to action when it came time to prepare for the Annual At Home. For this event, we girls blew up balloons. Our modesty is suggested as the reason why they decreased so suddenly. But we congratulate our IB boys on their smart appearance and efficient service as members of the St. Iohn Lunch Brigade. -Joan Purkzlr. Pk lk wk Mr. St. Iohn thinks that the ugh grunts are catching, especially now that Allan Thorpe has acquired the habit from Iimmy Smith. IB's history has been made along literary, athletic and social lines. There- fore, we wish to trace its development in these phases of school life. Learning to express oneself is a part of intellectual development that has been stressed in IB and we feel sure that we have made remarkable progress. Three editions of our form paperg The IB News Flash have been issued. In our organized class literary, training in public speaking is provided for our students and we hope some of the fa- mous speakers of the future will be able to attribute their success to the start they had in IB. In the early part of the year IA and IB united to put on the first of the Inter- form literaries. Under the able super- vision of Mr. Freeman a good programme of musical numbers and speeches was prepared. Nancy Scott's splendid inter- pretation of The Song My Paddle Sings deserves special mention. We also have taken part in the Inter- form debating contest and we are very proud of our representatives, Nevada and Serena who were successful against IA. Although eliminated in the second round by IIB we feel that Nevada and Robbins were worthy opponents for these Lower School champions. How about Commencement? We feel sure that the IB sailors' opening chorus gave the programme a wonderful start. Although quite inexperienced as yet, we do our part in form literaries, school literaries, debates and commencement exercises. wk ik Pk Burt Sovereign does not know the difference between shoe laces and ten dollar bills. RAREBITS 77 1 gl?--l-'1--itGfiff5'3 ga ilinrm IA P1115 52 Iidifor-AGNES BROWNE Zlinrm IA Athletic Zfiepnrt Undoubtedly Form IA will be the main stay in the B. H. S. in the future athletics. We are promised a second Percy Williams in lack Burnett, our star sprinter, and pole vaulter. The juvenile medal was won by William Atkinson, our futurelongdistance runner and high jump champion. Allen Hedley one of the smallest boys of IA handles the 8 lb. shot as though it were a baseball and exhibits excellent form in doing it. So this shows you that he will later turn out to be a great honour to the B. H. S. YVe have some of the best re- lay runners for their size and l'll wager they can give larger boys good advice. We are not only good in athletics but in scholarship and social lines also. The boys are not the only ones: the girls are a good help too. They are only waiting till the bugle blows. Pk Pk :F Pat's reading lesson was about ships. He came to a word he could not pro- nounce. r Barque-prompted the teacher. Pat sniggered. Barque-repeated the teacher. Bow-wow , said Pat. GW' W5 ir Q Eff? ggi Glnmnwrrral num gig mS Ediior-CLARE Tom' The Commercial Literary was put on a few weeks ago, as everyone knows. It consisted of an all musical programme and was enjoyed by all. Commercial has great hopes of heading the list. Qbnr illiterarg Qur form Lit. as you are all aware Happened one Friday when all was fair, First came the chorus, that went over big. Next followed lVlyra's smart little jig. Then came the wand drill cleverly done, Stevens who yawns and stays out half the night, Florence, our gay little country lass, Atkinson, who torments and gives all the sass . Ma1'jorie from the Beach enters when she pleases, Langton, as we know, everyone teases. Hannah, the giddy one, works hard and tries to pass. Last of all, Lester Brain concludes Our Commercial Class. -Jlargarei E. Sheppard. Bugs' Sparta By Iocii HARROW Uurtiormhasplayed an important part in school sports. It has had representa- tives on four teams. Un our champion- ship rugby team, Gord Rusby and lock Harrow capably represented our form. Henry Atkinson and Charlie Belchamber were the backbone of the Iunior Basketball team. Henry also earned a position on our noble hockey team. lock Harrow represented our form on the Senior Basketball team. Part ot' the success ofthe many teams of the B. H. S. is due to the splendid coaching of our noble Art Langton who unable to play on the field did his work from the Side lines in the form of manager. Art spent much of his valuable time in showing the boys their mistakes and how they could be remedied. Art is indeed a member of our form of whom we are proud. Art, we take our hats off to you. 1 78 RAREBITS 35? T95 Ginmmerrial ' Ellie latent frnm Zllirf-t Hear E. J Zh'CTiim MgH Edlil0F-LUCILLE CRAIG Some men smile in the morning Some men smile at dawn, But the man worth while ls the man that can smile When his two front teeth are gone. df FF Fl: How To Avoio FALLING H.AIR When you see its falling, step out from under it and thus let it fall. 34 ik Fl! Arving- Pop, there's a man at the door with a moustache. Father- Tell him I don't want any. Pk wk Pk Lloyd- Have you heard the new rugby song? Iohn- No, what is it? Lloyd- We knead each otherf' Until Christmas our form had a lit- erary meeting every second Thursday in English Composition period. These literary meetings were greatly enjoyed by the members of the class. They consisted of speeches, scandal, and ak Pk as Adam had his troubles, No doubt, in days of yoreg But no one said when he told a yarn, l've heard that one before. Current events, which proved very helpful and enjoyable. After the Christ- mas holidays we continued these meet- ings, but instead of having the regular program, we had several debates in which the pupils put forth every effort to have their side win. During the latter part of Ianuary we, along with the two first forms, held our tobogganing party. This briefly outlines our form activ- ities for the year, but it would not be complete if we did not mention the fact that we also do our part in the athletic activities of our school. One of our members, Phyllis Stainer, plays defence on the Iunior Basket ball team. So it must seem clear to all who read that Form I C is no insignificant unit among the forms of the B. H. S. Pk Pk Pk On Friday, March 27th, the two Com- mercial forms put on the program for the Literary Society of the school. a ak Pk Gypsy-I tella your fortune, mister. Christie--How much? Gypsy-Twenty-five cents. Christie-Correct. Howdya guess it. A 'W f. X 52. ff' V . 35 li A .X s , A Q .. I L' I n , '- Q A , - I lxgfw' M 'l l lt ff in ' - . . , .J Y 'X W il . 7 ' ' f -1 '-Iyj-I1-11, 5 Z Q I, ' .V-3Ez g,..,.1'..'.' l '-.M C Z , I dl I Z .. , X 9 :a,Z12 L,.- ' W' ' Q m ' 'LW al g , 15 ,. X . ll V .1 Isl I2 44' 4 'D -n x Q 1 , J ' xx-' 'i fi' ' I . N 5- in . RAREBITS Stud nt . Every Pupil Need s The Jalnes Texts Prints of MATRICULATIONg EXADIINATIUNS Tl1ey cover all subjects Upper, Dliddle, and Lower School, Commercial, Technical and Art lliese sets are being sold and used exclusively in your Sclwool and may be ordered tlwrouglw your Form leaclier or tlirouglw tlie Magazine Stall. Send lor Free Catalogue giving complete lists ol l-lelos available. Always insist tlwat your Reprints come from: Uhr Zlamm Eivxtn, Iguhlizhvrn Evllvnillv - GBntau'in WTIIE BEST AND TIIE CHEAPESTM A Mention Rarebits when part ' ' g our advertiser 80 HUMO R J-w.M-. Edifor-ANNIE BORISUK Sergeant!- Got away, has he? Did you guard all the entrancesfll' Constable- Yes, but we think he must have left by one of the exits. Pk Pk Pk A SURE CURE A Scotsman who was a bad sailor was crossing the Channel. He went to the captain and asked him what he should do to prevent sea-sickness. Have you got a sixpence'? asked the captain. Aye , replied the Scot. Well, hold it between your teeth during the trip. ik Dk Pk I was going to have some sponge cake as a surprise for you but I confess it has been a failure. VVhat was the matter'?,' I don't know for sure, but I think the druggist gave me the wrong kind of Sponges. City Girl Cpointing to a wild plant by the waysidel- YVhat's that? Country cousin- That's milkweedf' City girle- Uh, yes, that's what you feed the cows on. Bk Sk ak A duel between two German students in which both were slightly wounded, was a matter of only three minutes and, of course a couple of seconds. BANG Oh, would I were a bird, she sang, And each disgusted one, who listened, to himself did say- Oh, would I were a gunlu vs ff :ic It was once said that if anybody begins to bully you, a good remedy is: first, very slowly divest yourself of your coat, looking the offender squarely in the eyes, then still looking him in the eyes slowly take off your vest and roll up your sleeves. If by that time your opponent has not shown any signs of weakening you had better pick up your things and start running. Pk Ik Pk An Englishman, a Scotchman, and an Irishman were in a boat. The water was getting rough and they were afraid that they would all be drowned. The Englishman knelt down to pray: the Irishman took off his hat, and the Scotch man jumped over-board because he thought the Irishman was going to take up a collection. :ll Pk :ll One day a farmer went into a hard- ware store to buy something and the hardware dealer said: Why don't you buy a bicycleff No, replied the farmer, I would rather buy a cow. VVell, you would look funny riding a cow, wouldn't you.? asked the dealer. Yes, but I would look funnier milk- ing a bicycle. RAREBITS You... Can Buy cheap merchandise at lovv prices anywhere I O O O I O you can buy better merchanf 'dise at lovv prices at The G. W. Robinson Co., Limited Humilt0n's Shopping Centre That's vvhy so many young men and young women shop here. VVYYVVVYVVVVVVVVYY YMVVVY VYYVYVVYYV 0Pu1zi211'5 Hniuvrzitg Ziingstizm, Qbntarin Ninetieth Session FACULTIES Arts-Courses in Arts and Commerce leading to the degrees of BA., M.A., B. Com. 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Qottager-Hlxlot in this village, K I 2 i n 8 Bi n IQ I ak Pk Pk Thinking is one ofthe most unpopular amusements ofthe human race. acts: :ic She- Meet me at the corner to' night at 7 o'clock. He- All right. VVhat time will you be there. Pk Vlf Pk During our infancy we are persuaded to sleep, during the rest of our lives everybody is in a conspiracy to persuade us to wake up. - ag ak :if RETENTIVE You must have a wonderful memory to keep all that knowledge in your head. Yes, I never forget anything when it 1S once 1n. my head. Well, old man, how about that 35.00 I lent you some time ago? Oh, that's different. I put that in my pocket. PF Dk Pk George, said the fond parent, that isn't the watch that I gave you on your birthday. The one I bought you had a gold case and the one you are wearing now is silver. Yes, father, stammered George, that is right but-er-I was very hard up last term, and -er-er, you know, father, that circumstances alter cases. Dr. Wm. 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Radios Electric Clocks And all other Appliances o Phone 83 49 Brant Street Sp0I'til1g cc xx Goods cc xr Baseball, Tennis, Fishing Tackle, C.C.M. Bicycles. I Repairs and Accessories The Burlington Hardware Open Evenings What would happen in Fifth Form if- Bill Clifton came to school a whole week without being late. Don Wallace and Florian Loree changed seats. Dick Berry were tongue tied. df FF ak Mr. Batesa Did you ever take chlor- oform? Ed Csleepilyj- Who teaches it? vs :ic X FIRST STEPS Ierry was in great difficulties, he was trying to make the French waiter under- stand his French. Voulez-vous he began for the tenth time, while the waiter looked round in despair. At last a tourist at another table came up and said: lf I may assist you, sir- Ierry snapped- Kindly allow me to use my own French. By all means, but I wish to point out that you are asking for a staircase when all you require is a.spoon. 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' lfbyiour eyelsl areh bloodshot-if the lids ' t , t 't o ve ' s- llesrllyef arlenfiequbnti hegcggbllieir cnoxriiibln- If you have an unaccountable nervous irrit- C ability alt timeshvvhile fegling otherwise Fit, , you mig t vvit reason ame your eyes. DrLnkJ But To Be Sure About it, have your eyes I examined by competent Optometrists. Ice Cream RUSSELLQS Optometrists Scientific Opticians Pfwnre 207 Sw'rf'f'y Calls 219 King St. East aacraoo Ottawa St. North M. LEPATOUREL,S, Prim. B HAMILTON, ONT. RAREBITS Let AUTO ATIC FLO0R WAXER BRING A SMILE TO YOUR HOME Stooping and crawling over floors is hard work Maids won't do it-Why should You P A EAsY PERFECT T0 POLISH .4 QLDERATE J N, , '51 X Hn. rl in Q 3 X u' , T-he 'Q X it- , X X i A' - Q , 'ER ff A -'1 4' .3 4: 5 x 'QE iii,,,.i-iff..-- --- ' 1 7 A , A'3'u W'iijl ' R L -I 1 ,if iii ,Sullvxi 1 X - V 'Lx Quik ,L ' 'A ' M Wx ali.: R AE Waxer V- in 5, - . V -' t W r J . D- -V ,nt a .-' N: - . X 1.1 V it EHHYE.-feze ifgiyx . .-' ' 'f- A :HW w e ,L s gi. .44p't3fL'g:.'5 ,7' ' ESPECIALLY L'-'-,1 xg, : ,, ' 'f x 'i 'ff ' 'VH UQ' X va Rl!-1 X f ,'e1'-:fgtqeg-5-, :' ,- ,iff , IN PRICE , Polishing Brush Finishing d D ting Pad Take advantage of our attractive monthly payment plan BASF RUSS Owned and Operated by Consolidated Sales Book 62 Wax Paper Go. Limited 800 Burlington Street East - Hamilton, Canada Garfield 4200 L M APPLEFORD F. L APPLEFORD RES E T 8 GENE L MANAGER ASSISTANT M NAGER 0 i Mention Rarebits when patronizing our advertisers RAREBITS- Make Sure of Your Milk Milk is one thing you cannot afford to take for granted. It is too valuable a food for growing children to treat lightly and you cannot spend too much time in ascertaining that what you buy is the best. Milk must first he from healthy cattle if it is to lie fit for your home. It must he properly taken care of in the dairy. It must be CCRRECTLY pasteurized. Qtherwise you are assuminga risk far too great for your family. Here you will have milk with all its lovely richness retained Choose Lakeside Dairy Milk . . with all its delicious country flavor. . pasteurized . . good as milk can he. Why not safeguard the health of every member of your home by telephoning 540 and ordering the Lake' side Dairy salesman to commence a regular service in the morning? U THE LAKESIDE DAIRY NORTHERN Summer Time is Play Time HlNlQl2ll-lEl2NH Canvas Rubber Footwear enjoys a very favorahlel reputation for Quality and Comfort. 111 It has vvon the confidence of championship players in every line of sport and can he depended upon to give the utmost in satisfaction to the vvearer. Ill Buy your next pair of UNQRTI-lEl2N Athletic shoes a ATn SAUNIIEIVS SIIIIE STIIRE Burlington - Ilntario' Patronize our advertisers-They patronize us RAR EBIT N in :....-32 ...A BOYS' IUNIOR RELAY TEAM Left to Right-Harold Eaton, Clarke Manning, Wes. Coombe, Morley Weaver. me sem. Pune me W WIGGINS OF PROVENWOW' 'mix ' Ti-ie Punesr To , N BE FOUND ON WE INSURE MTM Anything that is lnsurable, M 4 lfeyww K A and when you get into coc ' NWVX 4 trouble we will A o loolc alter The Food Lovers of this Community YO U ' have proven to their entire satisfaction that we sell only meats of proven worth. That . is a mighty good reason whyyou should do your meat shopping at this market. We will attind to yfaurl orderdlin a manger thatgvill , , ' ma e you ee rien y towar s our s op. Jutri fly fhe old felzable See if We dom. 9 . Campbell s Meat Market Burlington Ontario - Phone 23 Brant Street Burlington S 87 RAREBITS RAREBITS' STAFF 'L' CU 3 U -J-I CD CI ia CU P La bi .E M GJ E 9 s, QI -'C vi 2 Q1 QE 5.2 'EM 3 . PHE gm 9543 Ea: LL as E .- '5 'QU L29 SE CU .. 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DEPA RTM ENTAL EDITORS Exchange-Beryl McMillan. Alumni-Eunice Burnett. Art and Illustrations-Marjorie Hyslop, YV. Hopkins and Slowka Herman. Short Stories and Poems-Sally Loree and lolene Macklin. Girls' Athletics-Mary Sheppard, Dlargaret Smith and Margaret Green. Boys' Athleticsilfen. Borisuk, Ierry King and Morley Yveaver. Wit and Humor-Annie Borisuk feditorj, Evelyn Stewart, Dick Berry, and Bill Statham- Critics-Miss Buffam, Miss Perry and Miss Cannom. Assistants to Advertising Manager-Xvilliam Clifton and Donald Stadelman. FORM REPORTERS Form V-lean Leitch. Form IV-Marguerite Metcalfe Form HIB-Lodema Daggett. Form HIB-lim Ferrey. . Form HA-Clark Manning Form IIB-Doris Dunham. Form IA-A. Browne. Form IB-Geo. Robbins. Commercial I-Lucille Craig. Commercial ll-Clare Tory. The Royal Bank of Canada BURLINGTON The most dependable investment is money in a Savings Account. It is always safe and always available. You Can Buy SIOOO in Easy Payments --- Ask for our folder A Valuable Investment. Freeman Branch open Tuesday and Fridays T. E. CAGE, Manager BRAINS ,. BRAWN ,, BONE andlMUSCLE Can be Developed by Using P.M.C. Ice Crealn and P.M.C. Milk, Cream and Butter Get P.M.C. Ice Cream at our Burlington Dealers Mr. Johnson Miss Mullin Mr. Brooking Mr. Ellis Ellis Lunch T. 8a H. Hy. Oak Bank lnn Brant Inn THE PURE MILK COMPANY LINIITED W. H. FORSTER, President 4 Mention Rarebits when patronizing our advertisers RAREBITS S X 1 '7 Z-XX X L 5 f'5 gm iff' I 'll iq' ? U f L-3:,w:.!.Z7 f R Z ' 10 Q If 4251! j, xl? ff K. ' l X AQ? ?,. If Q? A -iff' . 'X ' ,'l 5 X' W .vf ,L f' f 1 , kfff YA., is 'fl XM X 14114 NI. JZ? 'P ' Q. ix' 1' 61 A x Xxhi f ' ' iw 1 b l5 ,f' A' Q' - . -f wwf ff, I f as-5.-'K ---rw . X , - ' I if ff fkJ'QF7,l:f-, 'm'5b7a ,7 , fl f . I W5 2 - Kerb f 11,1 I J ' ' , .I-all. ', off X M M ' Nb N X l ,111 ..v, , ,fmt HF' . .f , or , I -H. C, ' ' f ll ' 1 '. f AW?5 .59b'51l f ' Hills? ,B-:f ,Wi K X 1 I b' f 'f dn' N4 f fn' I, ' lllwxli-1t?sef f XX , I iifazira f-'f,nhb.:Hll - ,. u':..i iafLf! IL ' J killer xiii' ugar .... .. 'war brought to Europe by the Arabs SUGAR cane probably originated in India or eastern tropical Asia where it had been cultivated from great antiquity. It was brought Westward and introduced to Egypt, Sicily and later to Spain, probably in the 8th century, by the Arabs who also preserved the arts of medicine, mathematics, astronomy, etc., for us after the downfall of the Roman Empire. Don Enrique, Infante of Portugal, surnamed the Navigator H394-1460, introduced the sugar cane in the Madeira Islands. It was taken to the Canary Islands in 1503, thence spread to Brazil and I-Iayti early in the 16th century and from there to Central America. The purest and finest cane sugar, only,., is used in making Neilson's Chocolates. Nuts, the pick of the crops in Spain and other countries, luscious raisins from Australia, oranges from California, oranges and lemons from Sicily and other sunny lands, cherries from Italy, pineapples from Hawaii-everything good is brought to us to choose from. Using the skill of a lifetimd, our own experts put all these delightful things into Neilson's Chocolates-which come to you in many delightful assortments from 60c. per pound and up. so J' I 4 4 0ElU2ii'f, C0l2TES g C ho C QI 316 S Patronize our advertisers-They patronize us RAREBITS 91 1 I 5 I I I I 4 Tfzzlr bunk l'J' owned by ......, ,i .,. ., , .,.A A.A ,,,.4... ,,.,,.A ..., ..,..,.. A..A.. , , A . . A...,.,. 5 VM? J, fi Wlfffiffwkfy' xxx . , J 5 1 flpwf' -Y 'I ' ' Q w , I Sy! fm!!! X ', Cf idff' X I vi J 74 h 51 , ! . Q 'fy MC 12iq1't'4tL if , A ' f .f J 'A K ri? yi , .ff izpifl 'X ttf QXQYJJ Jrfx , Y N 4 ,J Q 3' , 5 695 w - - X QJJLQX x X' 4 7 ' ff ' 1 gf RAREBITS The CBest in., MTQL lniesw The Hume Theatre - Burlington Northern Electric Sound System provide lor your Dependents and Qld Age oy lnvesting your Surplus Savings in Guaranteed lnsurance Bonds and Policies issued by The llntario Equitable Life L. SWARTZ, District Manager PIGOTT BUILDING Phones: Burlington 172 HAMILTON Regent 2387 R. B. MCLelland Exclumive flaberdatrher Since 1907 DENTIST ' O ROYAL CONNAUGHT HOTEL HAMILTON l CANADA INSURE AND BE SURE Private Tuition Wlifll LANGUAGES, MATHEMATICS , F, 3 Special dllenfiofz 10 Backward Sludenir PHONE 4 S6 Brant Street - Burlington, Ontario N ' PHONE 146 Information on Any Class of Risk . Noll11'1zg lou Small -- .Nollzing lou Bly BF3Dt Street 9 - Bl,lI'lll1gf0fl Patronize our advertisters-They patronize us