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

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D. M. C. I. BREEZES 39 ROOM 15 On two different occasions Room 15 held parties. The first evening was spent in tobogganing, the guests returning later to the home of Doris Patrick, where a good time was ' had by all. The second party was a great success, as most of the girls had en¬ joyed the skating party. Miss Anderson attended this party, and she certainly deserves three hearty cheers for being a good sport. The latter part of the evening was spent at the home of Mona Smythe, where re¬ freshments were served, and games were played by the entire class. -—M. McLennan. On March 9th, Room 15 held a very interesting debate with Room 61, the subject being: “Resolved that newspapers do more harm than good. ” Room 15 supported the affirmative side, which won out. The debaters for Room 61 were: Ellen Yespor, leader, and Mary Bletcher; Room 15, Isla Pearson, leader, and Margaret Norrie. Earlier in the year, a very interesting debate was held in the Room. The subject was: “Resolved that Vancouver is likely to become a greater city than Winnipeg.” The affirmative side won. The debaters on the affirmative were Isla Pearson and Mona Smythe; negative side, Margaret Norrie and Thelma Hudson. —N. Archibald. MEMORIES OF SCHOOL DAYS—ROOM 15 As this is the last year at the dear old Daniel McIntyre for most of us in Room 15, we shall say “farewell” to our principal, teachers, and our school. We are all, indeed, sorry to leave, yet, when we are older we shall have its pleasant memories to treasure. Our room consists of the girls of Rooms 7 and 46 of last year. We are intelligent (?), industrious (?), and energetic (?). Our hardest sub¬ jects are bookkeeping and shorthand, the latter of which, in spite of all our efforts, looks as if a chicken had walked across the page leaving its footprints behind. Many of us are becoming cross-eyed from trying to look at the keyboard and the copy at the same time, while typing. Even if we can type, we are supposed to be typists and not typewriters as we have been called. Room 15 has some very promising stenographers who will be capable of holding good positions; but the only way others of us will ever get into offices is by scrubbing office floors. During our two years we have had many parties, such as picnics, from which none came away neglected by the mosquitoes; tobogganing, from which no one came home with a broken neck; skating, from which 210 one received many bruises; and swimming at the baths, for which we were none the worse, except for a bucket of water that insisted on going down the wrong way. We enjoyed every minute of these class gather¬ ings, and shall always laugh when we think of Thelma sitting in the middle of the Wesley Rink looking heavenward as if counting the stars, or when we think of Aurora, ambitious and brave, learning to float face downward in the water. During these expeditions, we kept the people

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38 D.M. C. I. BREEZES ROOM 10 Room 10 has in its sanctuary several well-known and popular young men and women. Who, indeed, would not agree with us in this matter, when they recall such personalities as Bob Swan, the “Populor Presi¬ dent,” and Geoffrey Wilson, our “Capable Secretary.” We regret the loss of the fellowship of such students as Alex Ger¬ ard, Maynard Edwards (the late Breezes’ representative), Isabel Dog- gett and Marion Evans, who have entered the business world, also Roddie dagger and Victor Lowe. During the past year the room has entered into all the school activi¬ ties, such as sports, debates, music and scholarship. Frank McIntosh lead his worthy team through many well-fought games in both basketball and baseball. Harold Simpson and Bob Swan composed the debating team. Although they were defeated, they gave the winners, Room 21, a good argument. In music we are represented by Berkeley Newman and Bob Swan in the Senior Glee Club, and ' by Marjorie Kelly, Olive Moffitt, Dorothy Seott and May Webster in the Junior Glee Club. It should be mentioned also that we were represented in the Field Day sports by May Webster, Alec Curr, Maynard Edwards, Harold Dav¬ idson, Jim McAndrew, Frank McIntosh and Thompson McWilliams, who certainly upheld our honor. In scholarship, too, we have our “famous.” Indeed, what teacher would not agree with us when he remembers such students as Wilmot Shepherd, our shark in mathematics; and Lome Coates, who stars in English, French and History; Olive Moffitt, who leads the class in short¬ hand and typewriting, and Frank McIntosh, who shines in bookkeeping. Such bright students as George Hodge, Marjorie Kelly, George Lucas and Dorothy Scott should be also remembered. Although none of the class is by any means lacking in brains, we have our few slackers, of whom we never speak; they are a “dead secret.” Well, in as few words as possible we have tried to tell you of our members, so now we take leave, and wish one and all of our fellow stu¬ dents a successful career. —Room 10. ROOM 11 Room 11 girls are all overjoyed that the baseball season has started. We are going to practice daily so that we may compete with other rooms. Our warning to others is this: “Be careful—for we mean business!” —Ruth Johnston. ROOM 12 In the speeches, Ambrose Wheatly was discovered to have a poetic soul; and the other speakers to be rivals of Demosthenes. All in all, those taking part in the competitions did exceptionally well.

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40 D. M. C. I. BREEZES well informed that we belonged to the Daniel McIntyre, by continually giving our school yell. Although not all of us are gifted with good voices, three of the girls distinguished themselves by taking part in the solo, duet, and trio work in the Musical Festival, the results of which were very satisfactory. No matter what the years to come hold in store for us, we shall always have memories of our school days. They are ours—no one can buy or steal them—and if the road seems difficult, let us look through our book of memories. It will give us comfort and strength to carry on our work in life. We are— F—first-rate. I—intelligent. F—friendly. T—talented. E—efficient. E—energetic. N—native of the D.M.C.I. ROOM 13 QUERIES Will Rhoderick be late on the Examination Day? Is there any sensible answer to Stirling’s questions? Do Teeny and Wilda ever run out of secrets? Do Lillian and Hannah enjoy Physics? When is Audrey going to move to Hollywood? What marks would Joe get if he worked? How long will Stella (star) Waite until she is as good as her name implies? A Hike On March 9th, a number of the inmates of Room 18 made their way to the home of the Templeton Twins. When all those who were expected had arrived, (the 10 o’clock scholars were late) the merry party boarded the west bound street car, and alighted at the pontoon bridge. They tramped about in the snowbanks of Assiniboine Park, and finally fol¬ lowed the river back to the city. Mrs. Templeton was again raided by Ihe party and served them a satisfying lunch of weinies and rolls. After a jolly sing-song, the hikers said “Good-bye,” and found their way home. ROOM 21 On March 7t ! h, during the interval allowed for “luncheon,” Room 21 staged a winning battle of words with Room 10 in Room 58. The sub¬ ject of the debate was, “Resolved, that Vancouver has a greater future than Winnipeg,” Margaret Junkin and Sergius Fraser represented the affirmative side to perfection, and we are justly proud of our young orators. Bob Swan and Harold Simpson, though losers, delivered very tine addresses. Room 21 and Room 50 held two enjoyable evenings this winter, in the form of tramps. The usual “eats” were served at the homes of two of the girls, Doreen McLellan and Doris Henderson.