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

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D. M. C. I. BREEZE S 27 ANNOUNCEMENTS ORATORICAL CONTEST oratorical contest that is open to all members of the school will b§ held after the New Year. Some suggested topics are: Canada’s Place in the British Empire. Mineral Resources of Manitoba. The Value of a High School Education. The Evils of Immigration. The Influence of the Modern Newspaper. The Passing of the North American Indian. Improvements in Locomotion. The Legend of the Holy Grail. British Rule in India. Manitoba Pioneers. Poetry and Life. Pioneers of Science. Manitoba Bird Life. The Saving Grace of Humour. Progress of Industry in Manitoba. The League of Nations. International Peace. The Immigration Problem. The Conquest of Disease. Zionism. Any entrant may submit some other topic for approval to his teacher of English. All entries are to be made by January 6th, 1928. The time limit for each contestant is ten minutes. The last week of February will probably be the time for the final contest. PRIZE COMPETITIONS ' PHE Poetry Group, Canadian Authors’ Association, Montreal Branch, announces its new prize competitions for 1927-1928. 1. —For members of the Poetry Group only: A prize of books, or a sketch by a Canadian artist (or other object, chosen by the winner), to the value of $25, given by Lady Roddick, for the best poem (English or French). 2. — ' Twenty-five dollars for the best short poem (English), by a Canadian over 18 years, residing in Canada, given by Mrs. R. E. Mac- Dougall. 3. —Fifteen dollars for the best short poem (French), by a Canadian over 18 years, residing in Canada, given by Mrs. Jeffrey H. Burland.. 4. —Ten dollars for the best short poem (English), by a Canadian

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26 D. M. C. I. BREEZES Policeman (taking evidence from Miss Kinley): “Did you see the number of the car?” Miss Kinley: “No, but it has a horn that sounded ‘C’ in the key of ‘B’ sharp.” « “Did you call me a liar?” “Not at all. I merely remarked that the sinuosity of your ultimate conclusion was due to a superficial appreciation of the veracious reality.” Judge (to prisoner) : “When were you born?” (No answer from prisoner.) Judge: “Did you hear me?” Prisoner: “Whadda you care, you aren’t going to give me a birth¬ day present.” « Si « Mr. Cooke: “Say, you’ll have to improve your writing.” Pupil (meekly): “Yes, but if I do the teachers will find out how I spell.” « m A women going for an automobile ride for the first time, noticed the driver was constantly putting out his hand when turning corners. This rather upset her and she shouted: “Keep your hands on the wheel. I’ll tell you when it’s raining.” Pat: “I dreamed about you last night, Mike’.’ Mike: “Well, what did you dream?” Pat: “I dreamed that you were walking down Portage Ave. leading a donkey and sing¬ ing ‘Me and My Shadow.’ ” Headline: “Girl Bent on Atlantic Hop.” Well, everybody predicted something awful would happen to her, although they didn’t exactly think it would come to that. Musical Enthusiasts: “We’ve just come from Tannhauser. It was glorious.” Deaf Friend: “Ah, yes! They told me the weather was much better abroad than at home last week.” “Now Benny, can you spell ‘avoid?’ ” “The Long and Short ! o . , . , of Room 12” Sure, what is der void? M.L.-R12

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28 D.M. C. I. BREEZES under 18 years, residing in Canada, given by Mr. Warwick Chipman. Manuscripts will be received up to January 15th, 1928. Only original, unpublished poems, under 40 lines, are accepted, signed with pen-name, the real name being in a sealed envelope enclosed with the poem. No correspondence. Address: Mrs. R. E. MacDougall, 8475 PeeL St reet, Montreal, Que.—World Wide. I.O.D.E. TO ESTABLISH SCHOLARSHIP IN ENGLISH LITERATURE JN appreciation of the services of Mrs. Colin H. Campbell, regent of the Fort Garry Chapter, I.O.D.E., and President of the Manitoba Chap¬ ter for 14 years, the Provincial Chapter of the order, in session at the semi-annual meeting at Virden, Wednesday decided to establish a scholarship and medal to be given annually to the student in Grade XI., in the schools of Manitoba, who obtained the highest standing in Eng¬ lish literature. A resolution to this effect was brought in by Mrs. Wilson-Smith, of the Sir Edward Grey Chapter, and seconded by Mrs. R. F. Rorke, of the Fort Garry Chapter. It stated that the members, wishing to record their deep appreciation of the services to the order rendered by Mrs. Campbell, who was the first provincial president in Manitoba, and occu¬ pied that office from 1912 to 1926, would annually present a gold medal and the sum of $25, the award to be known as the Minnie J. B. Campbell medal.—Manitoba Free Press. THE CONSERVATIVE CONVENTION JT is not often that we have a chance to see history in the making. On the tenth, eleventh and twelfth of October the Conservative Con¬ vention was held in our city at the Amphitheatre Rink—an event which will be recorded in future Canadian History. People came from the East and from the West for the purpose of discussing the immed¬ iate future of the Conservative Party. Of the several outstanding problems confronted by the delegates, the most interesting one was the choosing of a capable leader. Six men who ranked high in the esteem of the Conservatives of the Domin¬ ion were in the field for the permanent leadership of the party. These were Hon. Robert Rogers, of Winnipeg; Hon. R. J. Manion, Fort William; C. II. Caban, K.C., Quebec; Hon. Hugh Guth rie, leader of the party for the past year; Hon. R. B. Bennett, West Calgary; and Sir Henry Drayton, former Minister of Finance. A storm of cheers greeted the announcement of Mr. Bennett’s easy victory. No message of congratulation which he received is so worthy of mention as the message from Mr. King. He said: “I consider Mr. Bennett the most outstanding man in the House of Commons today. He is comparatively young, of independent means, splendidly informed, and the strongest debater in Parliament, so that be is better equipped for the position of leader of the great Conservative Party than any other man on the scene. Any selection, other than the one made, would have