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

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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.

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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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D. M. C. I. BREEZES 41 ROOM 22 Room 22 was missing when the last issue of the “Breezes” appeared, but, due to the untiring efforts of our Chief Detective, Mac. Malcolm, and the timely assistaneeof the Lost and Found department, it has been located, and here we are. Detective Malcolm has several theories con¬ cerning this matter, but personally, we strongly suspect that Ed Bratton knows more about it than he cares to admit. He was always a somewhat dubious character. We are all very sorry to lose our President, Bill Lamont. Bill has left us to face the cold, hard world by himself. He is, we understand, in the employ of an insurance company. The day he added himself to the staff, the stock of the company rose five points. You may draw your own conclusion from this. We wish Bill all the luck we can spare—luck is very scarce now, and we need all we have for the rapidly approaching June exams. George Stephens, our infant prodigy, in a moment of reckless aban¬ don, threw a nickel up on the ledge which runs around near the top of the room, and has suffered a lapse of memory ever since. (Scottish papers please copy.) We ask Mr. Fyles to remember this when George forgets his French books. Speaking of orators, how about Catherine Elliot 1 We have to admit that she can’t be beaten. Why Catherine did not win the Provincial con¬ test we do not know, but Chief Detective Malcolm has promised to in¬ vestigate the matter thoroughly, to find out what was wrong with the judges. Nevertheless, we most heartily congratulate Catherine, and we feel positive that she will “clean up” next time. —B.K. ROOM 24 This trip you are going to hear from the good ship “24.” Last voyage, on account of winds and rocks, our S.O.S. signals (it :ms) did not reach the land (press). Our pilots (teachers) tell us we are a lively crew, and we are inclined to believe them. We were well prepared for our Christmas exams, by the social we had on Dec. 14th, on the deck (erection shed) when the winning volleyball team, team A, was enter¬ tained by the remainder of the room. Teams were chosen and relay games enjoyed. Light refreshments were served by the social com¬ mittee, who very nearly succeeded in leaving them in the galley (top of the piano). The captain (Miss Bucknam) and crew enjoyed the sur¬ prise indeed. When six bells tolled “All on board for port ‘24’ ” a cry of regret was heard from the industrious crew. —G.C. Room 24 failed to announce that their class had elected officers: Adelpha Baldwin President; May Kennedy, Secretary, also Secretary of the Junior Council; Vida Bennet and Maria Jonsson, Committee; Eliza-