Essex District High School - Argus Yearbook (Essex, Ontario Canada)

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There ' s a page with nolo all around it. Just too bad we found it. We just couldn ' t find nolet out, When noles here we cannot learn a thing. And bells refuse to ring There ' s a real alarm about it. It ' s a crime--but ask any old time We ' re all in love, oh, oh, so in love with nolo. ' — Shirley Wambeke HE Carol Chambers SLOW DOWN Since tie beginning of the twentieth century, the pulse of the world has increased greatly. Never before in history has there been such a turmoil. Time and its partner. Speed, have influenced people ' s lives more than anything else. Because of this, the school life of a student is not what it should be. When the pupil arrives at school, that powerful dictator. Speed, reigns throughout the day. In the morning, just a few moments are given to opening exercises. Sometimes, because of many announcements, these are omitted since there is not enough time to give to both. The loud bells, faithful servants of Time, announce the beginning and ending of each short, hurried period. Between periods, everyone rushes in the halls, jostling each other, occasionally causing serious accidents. Sufficient time is given for lunch, but pupils must rush to obtain a seat. At the end of the day, there is pushing, squeezing, and shoving as the students put on their coats hurriedly so they will not miss their bus which will not wait. So much speed is unhealthy, creating unsteady nerves. The day should be peaceful, so that learning and studying may be accomplished in the proper atmosphere. There are too many fill-in periods. If these were eliminated, the important periods could be longer, and thus, more beneficial to both teachers and students. Teachers should not rush through the course so they can be at a certain page in the book on a certain date. This only makes the work more incomprehensible to the pupils. The whole school system should slow down in order that a higher standard of education may be obtained. Of course, this Speed idea does not apply to school only. The whole world is in a mad scramble. Although there are now more labour- saving devices than a hundred years ago, the general population is more rushed tha it should be. Something must be done. People should slow down, enjoy life, and live longer. If not, disaster shall come to the human race. --David W. Douey 11E

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SEQUEL TO RUDYARD KIPLING ' S THE BALLAD OP EAST AND WEST Carol Chambers HE Days and nights slipped quickly by The- Guides were in despair. Their plans had reached the Border Thieves They knew not how or where. Till late one night—when moon shone bright. And stars winked at their play. The Colonel ' s son saw Kamr.l ' s son Trod stealth»ly cross the way. And then he stole to a recess dim. Whore lurked the hunted prey; Those plans, so cautiously pursued, Meant death to England ' s Guides] The triumph of the Border Thieves Upon this mission rides. The Colonel ' s son had followed him To a place where guile abides. Ho know who stoic the treasured plans And spoke to him these thoughts: Thy father ' s crafty plans have failed. Two wrongs ne ' er made a right. My faith by you has been destroyed Thou must ride out to-night. I cannot take your life, said ho, Though mine rides otit with thee. I loved thee as a brother true, What hast thou done for me? Oh East is East, and ' West is West, And never the twain shall meet, Till earth and sky stand presently At God ' s groat Judgment seat. NEW USE OF LATIN Noluisse dream com.? true It ' s really unforge table-. Everything nolerat to do Is really most regrettable.. Noloris quite irregular too With parts that really baffle you. Evcrythirg nice like snakes and mice is nolo When nolor IS non, it ' s very rare It never draws attention. All of the students sit and glare It ' s liko the eighth declension. ' But If you think that you don ' t care You ' ll find you ' ll get a aotention. Wait till you see that noluisti. Oh, Brother J J . J

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Ik FASHIONS Since the beginning of time, men have scorned the fashions of women. Perhaps the first cave man reviled his 3pouse for her newest dress. Times have not ChangedJ Women ' s fashions are still as fluctuat¬ ing and laughable as everJ This is especially evident in their choice of summer and winter garb. In the heart of summer, the impractical women wear furs up to their ears and the thickest possible dresses. Eskimoes have nothing on these females I But wait until winter comesJ You haven ' t seen anything yet. It is now that our unpredictable females don their flimsiest, frilliest summer attire and promenade through snow-drifts up to their knees, wear¬ ing toeless nothings called shoes. However, lo t us loavc this distressing subject of vromen ' s dress and turn to the ever-practical men. As the sun pours its hottest rays upon the already scalding earth, our noble men disrobe (as much as is permissible) and absorb the health-giving radiance of ultra-violet rays. When snow begins to fly, our fine specimens of humanity don their wa.rmest apparel to brave the winter ' s icy blasts. May it never be said of a man; ho is as fickle as a womanj --Fred Sweet 11E PARAGRAPH WRITING t ' ' 1 FIRST HECK IN HOME EC. Richard Barkosky HE Is it really that bad, Mrs. Foster? , asks Miss Novice Homemaker, as the inglorious results o-f messy travail are put to the acid test. The answer is a definite positive ' , for a glance at Mrs. Foster ' s pain- curled countenance will soon scatter the remaining fragments- of hope so expressly evident in the young inventor ' s eyes. After all, the first effort at anything doos not always produce a glorious ' success, does it? No doubt our future recipe-trader will soon master the fine arts of making delicacies such .as Spanish chili-sauce, even though at present it has the appoarance of chopped up carrot-tops. The scene pictured here will undoubtedly be followed by one of gentle but firm advice, whici will improve the quality of the product while encouraging the learner to greater efforts.