Elmira District Secondary School - Oracle Yearbook (Elmira, Ontario Canada)

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THE ORACLE 29 fx ..A,, Ng je , Irqq A' ' ,, ' a r 0 r ....1 .- ..... 1 I 3,5 .. .. THE FARMERETTES Another group of girls who have done the country a noble service is the farmerettes. There were nine brave girls from our school who ventured forth into the fruit-picking world, and found them- selves stationed at St. David's-many miles from home and only six miles from the United States! These girls did man-sized jobs of thinning and picking peaches, picking cherries, plums and raspberries, they were even known to thin raspberry bushes! St. David's is probably the only place where Elmira girls have ever been known to eat cherry- pie by the soup-bowl and drink water smelling of gasolineg but they really worked for their appetite. Many of the girls have intentions of going back again this year-and to St. Davidis-but that first year will be an outstanding one in their memory and they can still be heard reminiscing over those good old times. Good luck to you, would-be f armerettes ! There was an additional number of boys and girls who worked on the home farm or on local farms of friends and neighbours. Don't forget the courageous city lads who worked so diligently on Mr. Sauder's- mangolds! For these people the farm work was more hum- drum, and not so exciting as it was for the St. David's gang, so we salute those thirty young people! There were, too, twelve energetic workers in factories and stores and five toiling office people who deserve just congratulations. OUR JUNIOR RED CROSS The Senior girls' branch of the Junior Red Cross here at E. H. S. has by no means been an inactive group. The girls have busied themselves with knit- ting for the armed forces. Yes-they have made khaki tuck-ins and turtle- neck sweaters, plain service socks and seamen's socks, they have even sewn on the leather palms of sailors, mitts, and even helmets and scarfs have been tackled. The group has endeavoured to make a good showing and the days to come will bring an ever-increasing rise in its contributions to the Senior,Red Cross. Carry on, girls, your wof His noble! JUNIOR RED CROSS PRINCESS ELIZABETH BRANCH The Princess Elizabeth Branch of the Junior Red Cross has been very active sewing and knitting for the armed forces. Altogether we have made ninety face cloths, seemingly endless yards of army and navy scarves, and nightgowns and pyjamas for refugees. At 'present we are knitting four afghans and out- fitting a refugee child. Soon we expect to be making several layettes, and a quilt.

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28 THE ORACLE wlofefo fFirst Prize Junior Poemf When in the woods on a bright spring day, I came to some violets laughing and gay, The violets were in their best array To grace the woods, on that bright spring day. They twinkled and twinkled like the stars That shine, and make the eve's sky bright, And when I lo-oked again it seemed Each tiny violet was a light. And now when through the woods I go, No violets catch my wandering eye. I often wonder how it is That such pretty flowers have to die. me Qfooa of cn winfczlo Qbcuj As I sit here at my window, Gazing far as eye can see, A thousand sparkling snowflakes Are sifted down to me, A thousand sparkling diamonds blow Across the hardened crust of snow, Like spray upon the sea. And I marvel at the blue sky, The trees of stately height Throw long and bluish shadows, Which interpose the light, The long and bluish shadows seem Darker, longer . . . for they mean The fast approaching night. at yonder hills by crests of pines, by roof-top beckons, makes straggly lines, friendly roof-top seems to show The inner warmth from the fire-side's glvws A light from the window shines.. And I sit here pondering deeply, Watching darkness o'er me close Its swift though quiet hngers, As every window glows, Its swift though quiet fingers creep 0'er yonder yields and far-of steep, Leaving all in deep repose. -MARGARET LU'rz, XI -HELEN KUHL, IX A C?O'Yl'l.'LG.aQO The fiames leap upward, upward still, The clear night air is cold and chill, Above the bonfire's flames of red A million stars cold brilliance shed. The sparks fly higher, higher, high Above the trees, into the sky, W e're happy as we watch their flight, For we are comrades all, tonight. And though the flames die slowly, slow, And leave the embers' fainting glow, Our friendship does not die that way- W e're comrades all, comrades to stay! -DOROTHY HILL, XI 6ff1.gYCl41Cf England I That name we hold so dear, Home of the dauntless, home of the free, Known to the lands both far and near Protector brave on land, air, and sea. England! The name strikes dread and fear To those who hate the Union lack, Those who at our empire leer Our Mother Country must attack. Friend of the weak and helpless, she, Land where democracy grows each day. England, brave isle, we pledge to thee Our help, our hope, our faith, for aye. -ALICE HENRICH, XI

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30 THE ORACLE VICTORY LOAN CONCERT On February 27, the student body of the Elmira High and Public Schools held a concert in support of the Victory Bond Campaign. The programme was opened by the Chairman, Mr. Currie. The first number was the theme song '6You Can Fight for Canada , sung by the students of the two schools. Mayor Zilliax very appro- priately welcomed the audience on be- half of the town. The first half of the programme was devoted to the Public School students who presented the following: 'cSalute to the Flag by the pupils of Kindergarten, Primary, and Grade I classes, a patri- otic drill by the pupils of Grades II, III and IV, a one-act play Builders of Canada by the Senior Grades. These were under the direction of the Misses Devitt, Rahn, Weichel, Wilfong, Lang- ford and Smart. The Principal of the Public School, Mr. MacLeod, introduced the guest speaker, Mr. G. H. Dobrindt, I.P.S. Mr. Dobrindt's address, stirring and dynamic, brought home to -the audience the great need for whole- hearted support of the Allied cause. The last half of the programme, sponsored by the High School, was a patriotic pageant entitled '4Cavalcade of Canada , with Lorine Weber as narra- tor. By means of song, dance, and cos- tume, the four great episodes of Can- a history were passed in review b' 'e an appreciative audience. With war-whoop and hatchets, a group of Indians recruited from the Lower School forms, realistically presented the Indian regime. Vive La Canadienne , sung by first form students, reminded the audience of the great part played by the French. The third episode, Canada un- der British rule, was well portrayed with English, Scotch, Irish, and Welsh numbers. In the fourth episode-the Years of Expansion, Dutch, Russians, Scandinavians, Poles, Swiss, Czecho- slovakians, and Americans were repre- sented, vividly reminding us that many races have contributed to the building of our Canada. The pageant was under the able direc- tion of the Misses Cruickshank, Mc- Donagh and MacVicar, and Messrs. Hardy, Kendall and Schoales. The pro- gramme was closed by the singing of the National Anthem. -MARY HOWARD .i.11. OPEN NIGHT In June, 1941, an Open Nighti' and Red Cross bazaar was held by the E.I'I.S. pupils. A capacity crowd was in at- tendance and a sum of 35280 was raised. A mannequin parade was held featur- ing clothing apparel, much of which was designed and made by the girls themselves. During the fashion parade, dance numbers, violin selections, pa- triotic ballads and songs, with the school orchestra in attendance, provided in- teresting entertainment. There were, in addition, displays of hand-sewing, knit- ting and crochetingg soap-carving and other art work, and, indeed, projects in all branches of school work. 'The boys showed their book-ends, lamps, tables, bread boards, bird houses, lawn decora- tions, foot stools, and many other articles. Other attractions were a type- writing contest, a fish pond and a cake and candy sale. A fine athletic demonstration was presented by the boys' P.T. class, short skits were given, also French songs and several folk dances. The draw for the beautiful Dresden Plate quilt made by the girls created considerable stir, and the tea and cookies served in the house- hold economics room certainly went to the right spotv. Everyone concerned deserves much credit for the evening's fine success in every way. Part of the money was sent to swell the British Bomb Victims, Fund, but most was sent to the Junior Red Cross, making the largest contribution received from any high school during the year.