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

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D.M.C.I. BREEZES 39 1 ' Debating {Department SENIOR DEBATES Debating has gained a firm foot¬ hold in the list of school activities, as is evinced by the number of students in attendance, and the quality of the speaking. The topics of debate cov¬ ered a wide range of subjects, from the old and well worn, “Resolved that a twenty-mile an hour speed limit for Winnipeg woul d be better than the present law,” to the “up to the min¬ ute” subject, “Resolved that purchase on the installment plan should be abolished.” There were twelve rooms taking part, out of which Rooms 47 and 19 reached the finals. These two rooms met on March 9, prepared to do battle over the subject, “Resolved that disarmament is in the interests of civilization,” with Vera Parry and Grace Taylor representing the affirm¬ ative and Room 47, and Ronald Tur¬ ner and Norris Belton upholding the negative and Room 19. All the speakers showed evidence of careful preparation and fore¬ thought, even to the extent of the negative bringing to view a wicked looking cannon, which, however, we trust was not being used as an in¬ strument of intimidation. As has been the practice for years, outside judges were in attendance, and their task was most certainly not an easy one, according to Mr. Thorson who gave a brief criticism of the de¬ bate and its result. The decision was given, “after a great deal of delibera¬ tion, consideration, and agitation,” (to quote Mr. Thorson) in favor of the negative, Room 19. This debate con¬ cluded a particularly fine year amongst our rising orators and politicians. F.T. The Junior debates seem to be gain¬ ing year by year in popularity. These discussions which are completely managed by the students, not only provide enjoyment for the listeners, but also furnish them with much use¬ ful knowledge; while the students par¬ ticipating gain experience in address¬ ing an audience, and also receive valu- JUNIOR DEBATERS Room 13, Ten A Back Row—Gwen Sigmundson, Islay Black, Audrey Lewis. Front Row—Blanche Kyle, Evelyn Kerr, Ro¬ berta Smith. SENIOR DEBATERS Front Row—J. Carmichael, G. McLean. Standing—R. Turner.

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38 D. M.C. 1. BREEZES Those who belong to the Daniel McIntyre are really very fortunate. It is not every school, or even every high school that has statues or pic¬ tures adorning its halls and class¬ rooms. When you go from room to room, do you ever remark to your fellow student, “Isn’t that a lovely statue, or painting?” “I wonder where that was carved or painted? Well, I shall tell you something about o.ne of our statues. It stands conspicuously in the lib¬ rary. The name of this statue is Sophocles, a Greek tragedian, who lived in the fifth century B.C. The name of the sculptor is not known. It was carved in Italy. The pictures and statuary we enjoy today are d.ue to the vision and en¬ thusiasm of the group of teachers of the old high school. Under their cap¬ able and untiring efforts, the stu¬ dents were trained. Concerts were given, and the money raised was em¬ bodied in a lasting memorial. We honor those who made this pos¬ sible, and salute the memory of three of the number no longer with us, Mr. Schofield, Miss Johnston, and Miss Barbara Stewart. We have a goodly heritage. ETHEL BARRIE, R. 55. Wanted—A snow plow to clean the blackboards and remove paper from the floor. Apply at Room 50. Query—Will Bert Gallop on Field Day? Mr. Fyles—“Turner, put your feet down. I want to see the blackboard. Ten Years From Now Queen of Russia—“Goodness gra¬ cious, the baby has a stomach ache. Private Secretary Grace Smith (ex¬ citedly)—“Here, page, call in the Sec¬ retary of the Interior.” “Teacher, is today tomorrow?” ask¬ ed little Tiger Mitchell. “Certainly it isn’t,” answered Mr. Smith. “But you said it was,” replied “Tige.” “When did I say today was tomor¬ row?” “Yesterday.” “Well, it was; today was tomorrow yesterday but today is today today just as yesterday was today yesterday and tomorrow will be today tomorrow, which makes today yesterday tomor¬ row. Now run along and play.” Miss Gayton—“How did St. Cecilia die?” Margaret—“She was canonized.”

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40 D.M.C.l. BREEZES able criticism from the judges, which furthers their improvement. The student body evinced so much interest and pleasure in the debates this year that Mr. Campbell decided to allow those rooms which reached the finals and semi-finals to witness, during school hours, the concluding debate between Rooms 13 and 56. The representatives of these were, respec¬ tively, Islay Black and Roberta Smith, supporting the affirmative, and. Eliza¬ beth McMorland and Evelyn McQuade on the negative. The subject of the debate was: “Resolved that pedes¬ trian traffic in the business section of Winnipeg’s arterial highways should be controlled by the present system.” This proved a very interesting argu¬ ment, as it is a subject exciting many varied opinions at the present time. The judges decided in favor of the affirmative, but the negative also is well worthy of praise. The delivery on both sides was excellent, although the affirmative side was, on the whole, more dynamic and convincing. All participants presented, a fine, well- prepared argument, and are to be congratulated on their excellent debat¬ ing powers. The winning room received the ban¬ ner which is presented to the winners of the junior debates as token of merit. Thus ended the successful debating season of 1930-31. BEULAH WILSON. “BREEZES” SALES AND DISTRIBUTION A big sale (wide circulation) of “Breezes” reduces the cost per copy and enables us to sell our advertis¬ ing space more easily to business men. Vera Packman, Room 7, Thelma Nich¬ olson, 10, and Margaret Patterson, 55, have done valuable work in conducting the Room Sales Contest and in organ¬ izing distribution. This year’s sale of “Breezes” will exceed last year’s by about 400 copies. Buckler (to bus conductor)—“I say, is this old Noah’s ark full?” Conductor—“All but the donkey; jump in.” Phones: 29 115 - 86 039 THE LIMITED 276 Rupert St., Winnipeg We Move Furniture, Pianos, Baggage Merchandise Hauling our Specialty