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

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D. M. C. I. BREEZES 15 ROOM RUMORS ROOM 6 ROOM 6 wishes to thank Miss Anderson for the period she gave for the room elections, while Mr. Forsythe was absent. The appointments were as follows: President, Eileen Boles; Vice-President, Phyllis Duxe- bury; Secretary-Treasurer, Sarlizabeth Watson; Sports Captain, Queenie Hunter; Librarian, May Watson; Literary Representative, Margaret Magnusson. These officers are assisted by a committee of four: Wanita Ourty, Mary Bremner, Margaret Steele and Winnie Lea. On Friday, October 28th, Room 6 held a Hallowe’en party at the home of Hilda Ransome, 496 Dominion St. All appeared in costume and the girls spent a very enjoyable evening in dancing and playing games. Later in the evening refreshments were served, and all declared that they had had a wonderful time. ROOM 8 QLASS officers: President, Naomi Percival; Secretary, Winona Willie; Vice-President, Isaac Glusman; Literary Representative, Jack Dry boro; Sports Captain, Madge Cramp; Librarian, Irene Hewitt; Monitor, Ronald Cummins. ROOM 11 ROOM 11 wishes to extend its thanks to all Primaries who helped to elect Nora Bennett to the Council. A short time ago, Mrs. Elliot took Room 10 and Room 11 to an illustrated lecture by Mr. Florence, on the “Lay of the Last Minstrel.” I am sure it will help the pupils yery much, as the pictures were exceedingly good. , —R. Johnston. ROOM 15 gEPTEMBER 22nd was election day in Room 15, when the following officers were elected: President, Norah Archibald; Vice-President, Irene Marshall; Secretary, Dorothy Davis; Sports Captain, Mona Smyth; Librarian, Isla Pearson; “Breezes” Representative, Margaret Norrie. The Room chose a committee of four girls to assist the Executive in organizing the different activities. The members of the committee are: Edith Anderton, Georgina Care. Marjorie McLennan, and Betty Woodgate. —Margaret Norrie.

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14 D. M. C. I. BREEZES pairs in front of the judges, Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, Miss M. Dowler, and Mr. Riter. The judges decided that Avril Hill of Room 55, in an Oriental costume, was the best representa¬ tive among the girls, and that Harold Mogey,. of Room 22, as a Spaniard was the best dressed boy. The winners received their prizes from Mr. Campbell during the promenade. Dancing followed almost immediately. The saxophone, manipulated by our worthy president, coughed out its wheezy wail. However, the dancers, unconscious of that, and uncon¬ cerned with the pleasant Noises coming from the orchestra, ivent through the remaining eight struggles with painful ease. The sixteenth dance ended about midnight, the orchestra played “God Save the King,” and the guests took their departure. The school owes much to the Senior Council and committees for the very enjoyable evening. It was a great success from the students’ point of view. —-Llewelyn Johns, Social Editor. ARMISTICE DAY QN Friday, November 11th, the signing of the Armistice was duly com¬ memorated. It was a great day, one that will long be remembered by those who caught its spirit and were able to grasp its real signifi¬ cance. Poppies were sold on the streets and in the schools without any show or ostentation. These symbols were made by the Great War Vet¬ erans, chaps whose homes have been wrecked and whose lives have been broken in serving their country. The two minutes’ silence was strictly observed at eleven o’clock, when all action ceased; traffic stopped, the busy hum of great organi¬ zations was hushed, and Winnipeg, with all the world, offered up a prayer of thanksgiving to God, and begged for help in the years to come. There was no great display, no stirring up of the emotions; just simple services held in the churches, in the schools, and different meeting places throughout the city. In the morning a service was held at the cenotaph on the corner of Main and Portage. The militia was, as usual, in attendance; the “Last Post” -was sounded, and prayers offered up, “In Memoriam.” In the evening, a very beautiful and inspiring memorial ceremony was held in the Parliament Buildings. On the grand stairway were those who led the service, some of our most prominent citizens. The musical num¬ bers were especially suited to the occasion and were in keeping with the thought of the day. Assuredly Winnipeg gave of her best! It seems a pity that such a great city as Winnipeg should have re¬ mained so long without a more fitting tribute to its heroes. However, since this is receiving the consideration of the authorities, we trust that in the near future we shall have a memorial worthy of our gallant lads who gave their lives for us and for civilization; one that will do credit to our city, and to succeeding generations—a mute appeal for peace. —H. M. P., Room 56; G. C., Room 52.

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16 D.M. C. I. BREEZES Farewell Party On November 8th, the girls of Room 15, with Miss Anderson’s kind help and permission, held a farewell party for Marion Phillips, one of the members of the room who left for Toronto on November 9th. The Class President, Norali Archibald, and the Vice j President, Irene Marshall, arranged the programme, which began with a song by Louise Warren, the contralto prima donna of the room, and followed by a dance by Thora Olson. The girls joined in songs very softly so as not to disturb the other classes who were studying. Then to the delight of all, some candy, made by the members of the room, was passed around. The girls ate the candy very heartily, enjoy¬ ing their freedom to do so in school. After this delightful part of the programme, the Class President presented a small gift to Marion Phillips as a token of remembrance. Marion showed much appreciation and thanked the girls. Next a game was played, and the winner, Henryetta Thompson, was presented with a small doll in a very large box, with which she attracted the attention of the teachers, who made a good attempt to teach t ' he class in later periods. In the periods which followed some of the teachers allowed the class to keep on with their party and because of the obliging way in which they treated the matter they were given some of the candy— which they accepted. The girls enjoyed themselves immensely and hoped that Marion had also. The bell gave the signal that studies were over for an hour and a half, but to the girls it was the ending of a very successful party and a farewell from old friends. —Thora Olson. ROOM 18 r J ' HE girls of Room 18 planned a corn roast for Saturday evening, September the twenty-fourth. Although, the weather was un¬ promising, they set out, accompanied by Miss Anderson, who was the guest of the evening. However, as it was too wet for comfort, the Templeton twins kindly invited them to their home. After playing games and singing songs, the girls gathered around the fireplace to eat their corn. Altogether, in spite of, or perhaps because of, the change in programme, it was a very pleasant evening. —S. B. W. ROOM 19, XG. ‘ ‘ Go-Getters ’ ’ ALTHOUGH we are in the same room as last year, that does not mean that we are not going ahead. Doesn’t the sun visit our room most? When we were Primaries we had two of our classmates represent us in the Primary Council. This year we are represented on the Junior Coun¬ cil by Elizabeth Ballantyne and Jack Easterbrook. Our class officers