Galt Collegiate Institute and Vocational School - Specula Galtonia Yearbook (Galt, Ontario Canada)

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S Rh ..., .,,, A f Ay is SP5 f? U1-A Vocation al T has fallen to my lot to bring to you the farewell message of the Graduating Class of the Vocational School, and while I am tempted to confine myself to the pleasant task -of extending felicita- tions, and the expression of the liveliest interest in, and hopes for our mutual suc- cess, I do not wish to thus place the stamp of futility upon our gathering here at this time. We all realize that every situation in life is susceptible of being resolved in terms of opportunity with its nevertheless invariably attendant responsibility and with its high lights and its shadows, nor can we presently claim as a youthful pre- rogative the right to pursue a carefree existence, to the neglect of our opportun- ities. We are met here after three years of a now cherished daily association in the good old G. C. I., in the pursuit of know- ledge-a veritable seed-time for the har- vest of the years. We have experienced in full measure the constructive contacts of the class-room, the campus, the assem- bly and the gym. We have enjoyed, fand in some cases sustainedl the highest and best efforts of our teachers for our devel- opment. The old School has placed a wonderful heritage of tradition at our disposal, to imbibe, to emulate, and to revere. And now that we are upon the threshold of active life and must go out from these contacts and associations and these kindly old walls, how have we kept faith with those who have made all these advantages possible? And lastly, how have we kept faith with ourselves? Do we squander our time, or have we learned to husband it? The great and good William Ewart Gladstone has said: Believe me, thrift of time will repay you in after life with a usury of profit beyond your most san- guine dreams, and the waste of it will 96 V ft . - .2 Valedictory make you dwindle, alike in intellectual and moral stature beyond your darkest reckoningsf' Have We acquired the habit of con- centration? Carlyle, one of the mightiest intellects of all time, says of it: The weakest living creature by concentrating on a single object can accomplish some- thing, whereas the strongest, by dis- persing his attention over many, may fail to accomplish anything. Finally, are We considerate of all, and especially of those whose mental or physi- cal equipment is perhaps inferior to our own, or whose environment may be other- wise circumscribed. If so we may fairly lay claim to the possession and exercise of true politeness, the elements of which are graceful manners, thoughtful kind- ness, and delicate respect. Moreover, we shall have acquired the art of making and keeping friends, which will prove to be one of our greatest assets no matter where our lot in life may be cast, for- He who has a thousand friends Has not a friend to spare. But he who has one enemy Will meet him everywhere. My wish for us all is that we may So live that when our summons comes To join the innumerable caravan that moves To that mysterious realm where each shall take His chamber in the silent halls of Death, We go not like the quarry-slave at night, Scourged to his dungeon, But sustained and soothed by an unfal- tering trust Approach our grave like one who Wraps the drapery of his couch about him And lies down to pleasant dreams. RAY D. HODGINS.

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QM! if iii .i f i we . fi SPE C Business despatched is business well done. Business hurried is business ill done. By KATHLEEN SNYDER C. 3 Mr. McVittie ftalking of dates in a Geography classb- The hotter the place t'he better the dates. This sounds like advice from the experienced. Fkvlsvk Ruth- Tell Isobel to hurry down and look at the parade from the window. Lillian- She's up stairs waving her hair. Ruth- Well, why doesn't she use a flagffn :lc :iz :Ez Frances Lapine issues the folowing COMPLAINT The favourite plot with talkies seems To be the court-room game. We've had His Captive Woman and The Trail of Whatsernamef' The touching case of Madame X Is shown us from the stand, And when We think there is no more The Canary Murder takes a hand. The Argyle Case, The Drake Case, too, The Girl in the Glass Cage I'm tellin' you these Hear ye! themes Have put me in a rage. To-day I staggered screaming, From my seat .and up the aisle. They thought the heat had got me, But it Was another murder trial. 97 FAMOUS SAYINGS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE Betty Bond- Are you sure my nose isn't shiny? Kay Snyder- Will somebody go up to the third floor with me? I'Ve got to see somebody. Bessie Wragge- Let's be good this period. Jack Stubbs- I wonder if Mildred will see me to-night? Ambro Mclnerny- My boy-friend's mad at me again. Rose Hedges- This gum is for the basketball team. Thelma Forler- Hel Hel He! Ken. Smith- Let's sit near Miss Wil- liamson to-day. Prestwick- I don't see why Faye won't go out with me. Midge Tuifm- I've just located the Mis- sing link. Harry Webb- May I be rescued. Frances Lapine- Hey, listen,