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

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D. M. C. . BREEZES 11 LISTENING IN ON THE SENIOR DANCE Good evening, folks; this is station D.M.C.I. broadcasting the Senior Dance from the Daniel McIntyre Col¬ legiate Institute. There’s a large crowd here tonight, over three hundred; some in Masquer¬ ade costume, some not. The hall surely looks attractive; the color scheme has the usual hallowe’en effect with dashes of the school colors, maroon and white. Doc. McDonald and his orchestra are attending, and, boy, what an or¬ chestra he has! Let’s see what’s going on in the erection shed. Well, well, a mock trial; sorry, folks, there’s so much noise you can’t hear yourself think. Here’s hop¬ ing the best man wins. Oh! we’re just in time for the Grand, Parade; talk about a gorgeous affair, here’s one. Here comes a host of oriental queens, passionate gypsies, dashing cavaliers and “blushing maidens.” Beverley Dunsmore has succeeded in convincing the judges that her ballet costume, “Moulin Rouge,” is the most original on the floor. Joe McCracken, the inimitable female impersonator and premiere danseuse, is eliciting round after round of applause for his graceful adagio number. He has been awarded first prize for comedy. Wal¬ ter Williamson, the famous opera singer, has captured the prize for his original pirate outfit. It looks as though he were just re-living “The Pirate King.” And who’s that in the vivid Italian garb? Just a moment, please, till he turns this way. It’s Dave Yeddeau, and he’s getting a prize, too. There’s a little girl just passing the “mike” right now. It’s Dorothy Jones, and she’s a prize win¬ ner too, her blonde complexion being enhanced by her pretty Dutch costume. Marion McDonald, Grace Johnston, and Ruth Ellenthorpe have joined forces and as black and white pierrots have drawn second prize for comedy. Several couples are now having the last dance. Time to go home, folks,. This is station D.M.C.I. now sign¬ ing off at twelve o’clock. The Senior Dance certainly was a grand affair, but wait till the Juniors have their’s. You’ll be surprised . Good night, everybody. Miss Gayton is pleased to announce that Lyall Holmes was her guest of honor for a few periods this term. Gordon Smith, we hear, is “under- studying” a minor part of the school program. Here’s hoping he makes the grade. By the way, Joe B., we thought your sister was brunette. ? ? ?

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10 D.M.C. I. BREEZES over the initial public passenger rail¬ way opened in England—the Stockton and Darlington. Probably the event in Manitoba was no less important than that with which Whitehead had been associated in Yorkshire so many years before. “Shortly after the landing had been reached, three cheers were given for Whitehead, and a few minutes later a crowd swarmed on board, and sub¬ jected the locomotive to a most minute examination, the van and fiat cars also coming in for a due share of at¬ tention. A couple of hours afterwards, vdhen hundi ' eds of visitors had taken advantage of the opportunity to make an inspection, the ‘Selkirk’ steamed to a location below Point Douglas, where a track had been laid, to the water’s edge, by means of which the engine was run ashore on the St. Boniface side of the river.” After being used on construction work by the C.P.R. this locomotive became the property of a lumber com¬ pany in British Columbia, but finally reverted to the C.P.R., not for active service, but to be presented to the GRADUATION DAY The Valedictory Exercises of the graduating classes of the Daniel Mc¬ Intyre Collegiate were held in Young United Church, Friday, June 5. The gathering was under -the chairmanship of our worthy principal, Mr. A. C. Campbell, who does all things well. Ronald Turner, through his aca¬ demic, athletic and debating prow¬ ess, was a fitting choice for valedict¬ orian. He justified the honor bestowed upon him through his fitting deliver¬ ance of the farewell address. Arnold Purdie and Edna Chapman bestowed the emblems from Grade XII to Alice Parr and Vernon Leatherdale rep¬ resenting Grade XI, while Audrey Coleman and William Main, also of Grade XI, passed their symbols to city of Winnipeg, and she now stands in the little park dedicated to Sir William Whyte, fronting the C.P.R. station. In summer-time the veteran presents a good appearance, decked out with flower boxes, occupying a short length of track laid on the green sward and surrounded by trees and shrubs. A board placed in front of the smoke box exhibits this legend: “This was the first railway locomo¬ tive to appear in Western Canada. Brought to Winnipeg from the United States by barge on the Red River in 1877 and ran between St. Boniface and Emerson.” C.C. The students of Daniel McIntyre Collegiate Institute wish to convey their thanks and hearty congratula¬ tions to the Canadian National Rail¬ ways for the historical plays which they presented over the radio during the past winter. They proved to be not only enjoyable, but most helpful. We are sure these plays were sincere¬ ly appreciated, even by those who for¬ merly were not interested in History. HAZEL SEARLE, R. 25. Blanche Kyle and Robert Wybrow of Grade X. During the afternoon the student body was addressed by the popular clergyman of Grace Church, Rev. J. Richmond Craig. Another feature was the presentation of the athletic awards by Miss E. M. Cussans and Mr. H. Knox. The musical portion of the pro¬ gram was entrusted to Miss E. Kin- ley, who chose for the event the mixed choir and a section of the girl’s choir, supplemented by Ross Pratt, pianist and the junior and senior du¬ ets and trios. As usual, these items were most enjoyable. The 1931 graduation will be a pleasant memory to all Collegiate students. M. M., R. 53.

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12 D. M.C. 1. BREEZES A JUNIOR’S IDEA OF THE SENIOR HOP The Senior Hop was a great success, Due to the Juniors they confess. The Juniors shouldn’t have been there, But curiosity made them dare. The Seniors scowled at their faces And tried to put them in their places. Of course the Juniors were in the wrong, But that didn’t bother their conscience long. But they’re hoping the Seniors didn’t mind ’Cause they were having such a mar¬ velous time. They laughed and joked to such an excess That the Senior Hop was a GREAT SUCCESS. NAN HUTTON. JUNIOR HOP The annual Junior Hop, in the form of a Valentine Dance, took place on February 12th. The members of the Junior Council are to be congratulated on the success of the event and for the artistic decorations and program cards. The lower hall was decorated for the festive occasion with the colors of St. Valentine, that player of heart strings. Red and white streamers and festoons tumbled merrily down from the ceiling, catching the locks of those possessing some degree of loftiness. The musicians in attendance were those wizards of rhythm, “The High- Hatters,” whose natty black and white blazers added a dash of color to the surroundings. Popular dance numbers, including old favorites and ones so new that the ink on the music sheet was scarcely dry, followed one an¬ other in quick succession. Everyone present entered into the spirit of fun. From fox-trot to waltz the sea of moving feet waved back and forth. Fort the non-dancers, games were provided in the “gym.” Pee-wee golf and table tennis proved very popular. During the supper waltz refresh¬ ments were served in buffet style in the library. With energy fully re¬ stored the ladies became bolder, and, returning to the dance floor, took full advantage of the “Ladies’ choice.” The orchestra was forced to. play many encores but finally at twelve o’clock the strains of “Home, Sweet Home,” brought the merriment to a close. The big clock in the hall ticked sleepily on as the last happy echoes faded away. The thanks of all are extended to Mr. Campbell and the teachers for thei r hearty co-operation. A.L.—M. de W.