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

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24 D.M. C. I. BREEZES WINNING SENIOR DEBATERS ISABELLE CRAIG AND MARGARET McKELVIE. INTER-ROOM DEBATES QNE of the most interesting contests waged this year with Daniel Mc¬ Intyre as the battlefield, was that of the inter-room debates. This is an innovation in the Collegiate, and one that appears to be highly successful. It is to be hoped that it will be continued next year. The majority of debates were held during the noon hours, and judging by the number of students who remained at the school for lunch, or who returned early (?) on debating days, they appeared to hold a high place in popular favor. Room 53 is to be congratulated on the winning of the final argu¬ ment by its two clever and interesting debaters, Margaret McKelvie and Isabelle Craig, who proved to he an unbeatable team. Praise is also due Cherry Crawford and Willis Wheatley, who presented an exceptionally good defense of the statement under discussion, “Resolved that resi¬ dential schools are better for the pupils than public schools.” Congratulations to those who introduced inter-room debates to Daniel McIntyre. Keep up the good work. —M.G.A.

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D. M. C. I. BREEZES 23 EXCHANGES What others say about “The Breezes”: “The Oracles”: “A refreshing breeze from the West. We admire your pluck in the face of adverse criticism.” “Hermes”: “You have good humour and form news.” “The Periscope”: “You have a very good magazine and we find no fault with it. We liked especially your editorial, ‘Whither Away.’ ” ' We are glad to acknowledge the following: 1. “The Periscope,” Bridgewater, Mass. You seem to have a small school, and the “Periscope” is excep¬ tional in material and arrangement. We liked the idea of serials and your poetry shows great talent. The sports are well reported, but we suggest more room news and jokes. 2. “The Magnet,” Jarvis Collegiate, Toronto, Ont. Your book is far ahead in ability and material. Some articles are a little pedantic, but the stories show originality. School activities are well written up and “Le Departement Francais” is unusual and clever. Altogether, almost a model paper, although the editorials were not en¬ lightening or inspired. 3. “The Oracle,” Woodstock, Ont. Here is another exceptional paper. The letters from ex-grads, were very interesting, and are a feature we hope to use. It is a new and splendid idea to print the Valedictory. The prize stories were fairly good, and again school sports and activities were reported in a breezy, journalistic style. Your humour is almost entirely original, and your advertising should enable you to pay for a great many cuts. 4. “The Hermes,” Humberside, Toronto, Ont. Your cover is strikingly attractive, and your editorials well above the average. The editor’s convention news was of keen interest to us. Your literary department is well arranged, and the poetry of Henry Noyes is undoubtedly worthy of his namesake, “Alfred.” 5. “L.C.C.I. Review,” London, Ont. We liked your short, pithy editorials, and the block-prints are indeed unique and charming. Your exchange column is very extensive —that comes, I suppose, with age. We were exceedingly proud to see that the first prize senior short story was written by one of our former pupils, Norma Sharpe, and we are re-printing it with her permission. 6. “The Torch,” St. John’s High School, Winnipeg. We see that you have become a real four-page newspaper. This is an interesting experiment, and the idea of using the prize-winning speech as an editorial is an excellent one. 7. “K, ” Kelvin Technical High School, Winnipeg. We were glad to receive your Year Book. Your school activities have been well written up, and your photographs and short stories are exceptional. Your editorials leave room for improvement. 8. “Collegiate,” Sarnia, Ont. Your editorials are interesting in showing school life. Your poetry is remarkable for High School students, and your essays are also well done. —-Cherry Crawford, Room 58.

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D. M. C. I. BREEZES 25 SPORT NEWS UPON looking back over the term that is now rapidly drawing to a close, we see that on the boys’ side athletics ' had by no means a banner year. The bearers of our colors failed to win one champion¬ ship, while St. John’s and Kelvin fairly well split them between them¬ selves. In all probability our endeavours are being followed by a losing streak, which will not last, but which will disappear as quickly as it came. In the meantime, let us struggle valiantly, for sooner or later, success is bound to attend our efforts. At last! Rugby football has become a recognized fixture on the f’ollegiate sport programme. Its introduction last fall, judging by the support given, stamps it as highly popular with the student body. Our squad was organized late in the season, but in spite of this, they showed talent, and aptness in their play. They went down to defeat twice, the score in both cases b.eing 1-0. In Mr. Madden they have an able coach, who in the future will help greatly to forward the new enterprise. The basketball games in both divisions were of the highest calibre. In the Intermediate section, our aggregation acquitted itself exceed¬ ingly well, but lost the final game to Kelvin by a one point margin. As they were without the use of a school gymnasium their success reflects much credit on them. Better things will be looked for from them next year, as- they will be practically intact. The Seniors put up many sterling battles which close scores show, but of the latter, they always annexed the short end. However, they were composed of excellent material and fell short only in team work, through lack of playing to¬ gether. St. John’s Seniors repeated their last year’s performances by winning first place. The annual swimming relay race was won by Kelvin with a wide margin. McIntyre crossed the line third. This competition does not receive as much support as it should in the high schools, as it is only one event for them in an outside contest. Perhaps in the future a swimming meet will be held on the same plan as the field day. This would create more interest along that line. The championship of the speed-skating races was not decided, for. bv points, all schools were tied. St. John’s and Kelvin each secured a first and a third, while winged “C” skaters performed consistently with two seconds. This left all three with a four point sum. The hockey shield went to Kelvin for the second successive time.