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

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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

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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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D.M.C.I. BREEZES 41 Because the “Breezes” was pub¬ lished earlier than usual this year, we have not yet received magazines from many schools. However, our exchange column is larger than it was last year, and for the first time we have re¬ ceived magazines from schools outside North America. We thank the editors of the magazines listed below, and welcome back our old friends. “Blue and White,” Walkerville A very well-developed school year book, we liked especially the addition of a “Scientist Column,” and your car¬ toons and cover show splendid work from the artists of your school. “The Vulcan,” Toront o We were glad to see that the staff of the “Vulcan” maintained the high standard set by former students. The cover is unusually artistic, the car¬ toons are very clever, and the literary section is, as in other years, a great credit to the school. “The Red Herring,” Emerson This is indeed a novel production, and shows very good effort on the part of its editors. We will be very inter¬ ested to see how a paper of this type will succeed. It is indeed a risky proposition editing so personal a pa¬ per in a school. “Acadia Athenaeum,” Nova Scotia A very fine monthly magazine. Your Humor section is very extensive, and the “Personals” are most interesting. It is certainly a magazine for any col¬ lege to be proud of. “Moosomin Annual,” Saskatchewan For a small school such as yours, this paper is a very complete one. The class news can hardly be improved, and the literary section is excellent. Your “Athletics” might be enlarged upon. “Woodnotes,” Sheffield Your cover is very attractive, the literary section is well-developed, and the write-ups on the sports are most interesting. We think the addition of an “Exchange” column would improve your magazine. “The Greystone,” Saskatchewan A splendid university year-book. The photographs and write-ups in connection with them are most ap¬ propriate. Your cover is very effec¬ tive, and the “Humor” is excellent. “Red and White News,” Pittsfield For a magazine which is issued once a month this is a most complete one. The cover is especially appropriate, and every section of the paper is well developed. Might we suggest write¬ ups on your musical and athletic ac¬ tivities ? “Vox,” United Colleges, Manitoba It is impossible for us to offer any suggestions for improving your maga¬ zine because it seems to possess all the necessities of a half-term college paper. We think the cover an im¬ provement over last year’s. “Hermes,” Toronto One of our best exchanges. The matter is well arranged, the literary section is splendid, and thecover is excellent. A truly model year book, and one worthy of your school.