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

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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.

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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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D. M.C. I. BREEZES 13 ' [Music Department It has become customary for the Daniel McIntyre to produce a Gilbert and Sullivan opera each winter, under the direction of Miss Ethel Kinley. This year the fifth annual opera was produced, “H.M.S. Pinafore” being the chosen opera. The following cri¬ ticism by Miss Lillian Scarthe, of the “Free Press” staff, will serve to show the high standard reached by the cast this year. “The Isaac Brock School auditori¬ um was crowded to the doors last night (February 4) for the presenta¬ tion of ‘H.M.S. Pinafore’ by the Senior Choral Society of the Daniel McIntyre Collegiate. The audience followed the performance with whole¬ hearted enjoyment because there was not really one dull moment, and be¬ cause this work, which definitely es¬ tablished for Gilbert and Sullivan the success of their operas, is full of catchy tunes. “The stage scenery offered a very good representation of a battleship afloat on a very blue English Chan¬ nel. The girls’ chorus, which made a lengthy list on the programme, con¬ tained enough members for three choruses. They could not all appear on the stage at the same time, which indicates the enthusiasm behind the production. “Both choruses, girls and boys— separately and combined—were a credit to their conductor and trainer, Miss Ethel Kinley. They gave proof of individual responsibility, of look¬ ing and moving naturally and for¬ warding the action when they were not singing. They sang out better and kept improving as they went on, except in one place at the end when a tired principal put them off for a moment. The chorus with the solo by Sir Joseph Porter, K.C.B.—who, by sticking to his desk and never going to sea, rose to be the ruler of the queen’s navee—met with particular favor, as did the lusty ‘For He Is An Englishman.’ “The principals were nearly all doubled or trebled. Dave Yeddeau filled his role like a veteran, though his experience, it seems, belongs sole¬ ly to the Daniel McIntyre School operatic work of the last two years. He displayed a born aptitude as an actor, and he was excellent in his speaking and singing. In the matter of words, the whole company was splendid. Everything could be heard without effort. As a rule the girl principals showed less amateurish¬ ness in their speaking parts than the boys, who, with the exception of the first lord of the Admiralty, were in-