Eastern High School of Commerce - Eastern Echo Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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A OUR TALENTED ORCHESTRA Back Row: W. Williams, R. Olivella, D. Hare, B. Tames, G. Houglwan, H. Porter, J. Durham, F. Williams, A. Davis, H. Keropean, L. Swift. Middle Row: Mr. H. Tufts lLeaderl, B. Spracklin, H. Swift, K. Durman, M. ScoH', J. Egglefon, B. Wallace, M. Wallace, J. Virtue, R. Allison, L. Ross, J. Cranbury. Front Row: D. Reges+er, S. Hollywood, R. Cl1iH'enden, V. Mawby, H. Boozer, M. Gardner, H. Cranswiclr, G. Warner, L. Lessel, R. Bull. Absent: D. Blackburn, A. Blair, N. Boot, F. Dennis, T. DowseH', E. Foy, E. Geddes, M. Haynes, R. Heise, R. Hines, L. Mason, E. Medora, M. Stewart, A. Whitney, F. Todd. ORCHESTRAL RENDITIONS ENLIVEN SEHOOL LIFE HERBERT The 1933 edition of the orchestra is bigger and better than previous ones.. The first practice of the school year, saw a large number of enthusiastic, would-be Paderevvskis, Rubinois and other great masters, 'in attendance. The manner in which they presented several difficult orchestrations at that time, spoke well for the integrity and ability of Mr. Tufts and the orchestra members. The orchestra later gave a special request concert for the un- employed at Wellington House. The program, featuring the school orches- tra, assisted by vocal and instrumental Twenty-six SWIFT, SGI soloists, was well received and appre- ciated by the men. At the school concert the orchestra pleased the audience with a musical treat forming the first section of the program. The numbers presented Were: Q' Q The Color Guard CMarchD by H. M. Felton. Gliding Swans CWaltzD by Matilee Loeb-Evans. Violets CGavotteD by Carl Wilhelm Kern. American Youth CMarchj by Fred Cauer. Spring Song by Felix Mendelssohn. EASTERN ECHO

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A VISIT FROM DR. PRATT Joe SOLOMON, SPECIAL u ON the afternoon of December 17th, a packed auditorium listened at- tentively to the description of the miraculous rescue of the British freighter the Antinoe, by the United States' passenger boat the S.S. Roosevelt. When news of the heroic rescue broke , Dr. Pratt immediately went to New York and obtained first-hand information from the crew of the Roosevelt. By special permission he was shown how every mode of life- saving, and how the various equip- ment used in the rescue was put into effect. Personal interviews with the captain and the officers of the Roose- velt widened the scope of his knowl- edge of the affair. It was in Novem- ber, 1926, when the British freighter became overpowered by the terrific storm which lashed the Atlantic fur- iously for days. The Antinoe had foundered, and although radio communications had been made, on account of the heavy fog she could not be located. After seventy hours of searching in vain, and with hope almost exhausted, the S.S. Roosevelt's captain sighted the unfortunate steamer in a dangerous position. Two of the United States sailors sacrificed their lives in this heroic rescue. It was a case, Dr. Pratt continued, of the ancient ele- ment of heroism on the high seas. He emphasized the importance of the introduction of the radio compass, which was invaluable in locating the Antinoe. It was the first great ex- ploit executed by the use of the radio compass. This works as a finder and shows the direction of the lost steamer. In conclusion Professor Pratt read the poem written with the pen pre- EASTERN ECHO E'-5:'u'-Fu1'u'u'-'-'-'- u -'-'n'-'-'n'u'-'-'-'-'-'u'-'rll WINDOWS KATHLEEN TWYNN. 3C I :5 I E The eyes of a world. to us un- known, ' Are the Windows surrounding many a home. ' E Oh, if in our words they could :: only tell :E gl The stories that they know so :- If well, E :E We would listen, and learn to :- - see :I :E Into others' lives and then I: E agree :: I- That although things do not lg ': come in a day, I: if Many blessings are sent our I: 'I way. :I 5 'fl-I-I-:'u':'u'n'u'-':'- u'n'n'u'u'n'n'--'!'l'l-I-l'l'T sented to him by the school on his previous visit in 1930. It follows: A FELINE SILHOUETTI-3 They faced each other taut and still, Arched hickory, neck and spine, Heads down. tails straight, with hair of quill. The fence-the battle-line. The slits within their eyes describe The nature of their feud, Each came to represent a tribe Which never was subdued. One minute just before they fought. Before their blood called- Time , One told the other what he thought In words I cannot rhyme. They hit each other in mid-air In one terrific bound. And even yet, as I'm aware, They haven't struck the ground. Twenty-five

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GIRLS' CHORUS ADVANCES RAPIDLY JEAN SEVENTEEN classes are repre- sented in the Girls' Chorus, organized last year. This year's ofiicers are: President, Audrey Dal- zell, Specialg Secretary, Jean Whit- ham, 3Cg First year rep.. Josephine Black, 1Cg Third year rep., Jean West, 3C. The Chorus meets each Thursday at 2.30 for an hour and a half's prac- tice. Without doubt the club is advancing more rapidly and covering more work than last year. The presi- dent, Audrey Dalzell, is the outstand- ing soloist and the general belief is that the altos would be completely be- wildered without the staunch aid of Marion Cooper. The Chorus' first performance this year was at the commencement exer- cises. They sang Cherry Ripe and Good King Wenceslas . They next enjoyed a Hallow-e'en masquerade in the girls' gym. Dancing and games, WEST, 3C followed by refreshments, supplied a merry evening. Prizes were awarded for costumes by Mr. Keast and Miss Pirie. At the merchandising display a quartette, Marion Cooper, Mildred Graham, Jean Whitham and Jean West, entertained. At the Christmas concert, the Chorus sang to the move- ments of the actors in The Coming of Christ . Mr. Ward, the singing science-master, led the Chorus in Christmas carols, in which the aud- ience heartily joined. Last, but not least, came our greatest effort of the term, The School Concert , which was held on March 30th and 31st. The Chorus sang a cycle of choruses paraphrased from the ballet music in Faust by Gounod, which the audience enjoyed very much. Spring dancers flew to the tune of their songs and made everyone feel happy and carefree. THE GIRLS' CHORUS EASTERN ECHO S Twenty-seven