Glebe Collegiate Institute - Lux Glebana Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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every country in Europe is represented by the inhabitants of Singapore who were vividly depicted in their native costume in the lantern slides which followed. At the Commencement Exercises on Jan- uary third, Academic prizes and diplomas were presented. Rev. Dr. T. J. Thompson delivered the principal address and took as his subject Length, Breadth and Width . Length brought to mind the forward march and purpose of youth, Breadth was the widening of sympathy with outside things through education, and Height', meant the upward looking of students in the realm of religion. Other guests on the platform were Dr. A. H. MacDougall, J. W. York, K. C., Dr. McGregor Easson, Chief Inspector of Public Schools, and C. A. Latour, Separate School Inspector. A few days later, we greeted one of our American friends from Newark, New Jersey, in the person, of Miss Kaye, a representative of one of the Junior Colleges in the States. Early in February, under the auspices of the Bell Telephone Company, we were shown motion pictures illustrating the travelling of sound waves in the air and modern telephone equipment. We once more thank the Bell Telephone Company for their kindness in sending a representative to our school. About two weeks later in February, Mr. K. S. Buzek, Trade. Commissioner for Czecho-Slovakia, gave us a splendid talk on his native country, illustrated by motion pictures. These showed a country rich in natural beauty Whose fine old castles and other famous buildings bespoke a great historial background. Mr. Buzek told us that before the division following the Munich Conference, Czecho-Slovakia, although then only one-seventh the size of Ontario, was one of the world's leading industrial centers. He showed us the Country's Crest, and in conclusion said that practically the only thing to which the people of Czecho-Slovakia had to look forward was the motto engraved on this crest, viz., Peace with Honour . Although every year a High School In- spector visits Glebe, we rarely see him in our Assembly Hall. This year, however, we were most fortunate in having Mr. W. A. Jennings address us at the conclusion of his last visit to us as School Inspector. His inspiring message clearly showed that he knew what appealed to the younger gener- ation. -2512 Old Boys' Column HIS YEAR the Lux Staff has decided on a new column, one to let you know about the activities of a few of Glebe's former students who have dis- tinguished themselves in scholastic work and some who are in unusual positions. We cannot, of course, attempt to make this column include all former Glebe pupils whose names should be included, and we apologize to those who are left out but who deserve to be here. We have a letter from a former student whom most of you know, Herbie May. Hollywood, Mar. 21st Dear Friends at Glebe:- My activities since leaving good old Glebe have been varied, but what started out to be a hobby has become a very interesting vocation. After a couple of years of good radio grounding at CBO, I Was transferred to Toronto where I was fortunate enough to become associated with the Happy Gang and several large commercials. From Tor- onto I migrated to Hollywood last fall to join the Columbia Broadcasting System in the capacity of an announcer-producer. My duties I think are self-explanatory, I announce and produce both local and net- work programmes which, originate in KNX. How I have been fortunate enough to have MEN'S WEAR sv 4 CQMW' 121 BANK ST. Page 52 u LUX GLEBANA

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The Football Dance LEBE'S annual football dance came as the crowning event to another successful football season. We gath- ered in the gymnasium on November fourth to celebrate our Interscholastic City Cham- pionship. Football motifs effectively decorated the combined gymnasia. An amusing feature of the decoration scheme was the sight of two dummies garbed in football attire. We observed one of them sprawled dejectedly in the high basket at the end of the room. Of course he was supposed to have been thrown there by his strong Glebe rival who was jauntily perched on a stand nearby. Clever football posters with blue and gold streamers completed the picture. The popular dance music of Ted Donald- son's orchestra together with a floor show contributed added enjoyment to our even- ing's pleasure. A vocal solo by Joy Kermack and dance numbers by Margery Allan, Ruth Donovan, and Alison Thomas met with an enthusiastic reception. Box-lunches were served at 'midnight and favours dis- tributed, bringing to a close another of Glebe's memorable dances. L. NEWMAN. is wk wk The 'At Home' OFT music, the rustling of long skirts, and the rhythmic shufiiing of dancing feet-we are in the ballroom of Glebe Collegiate where the Annual At Home dance is in full swing. We have just been greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Atkinson, Mr. McGregor, Laurie Grindlay and our head boy, Gordon Beattie. Now welook around us and observe the decorations with interest. The transfor- mation from combined gymnasia to ball- room seems to have been accomplished by the skilfully draped blue and gold banners together with streamers and balloons also bearing our school colours. Berkeley Kidd's much heralded orchestra has been given the place of honour at the far end of the room. From this section comes the music which seems to be forcing our most serious students into a gay dancing mood. At eleven o'clock the parade to the Cafe- teria for refreshments is begun. The latter consist of sandwiches, coffee, ice cream LUX GLEBANA and cake. There are also novelty favours to delight us. Dancing continues until twelve o'clock when the strains of the Home Waltz warn us that, like Cinderella, we must leave the ball. We journey home- wards,-feeling indeed grateful to the Com- mittee who, on the evening of December 28th, have provided us with another mem- orable dance in the history of the Glebe At Home . fkvkvk Our Visitors MONG the memorable events of our Collegiate life, none are recalled with greater pleasure than the visits of those distinguished persons who inspire us with visions of the outside world. These contacts with personages who are outstand- ing in their respective Helds, and whose counsel and advice is highly prized, cannot but stimulate higher ambitions among the students and a fuller appreciation of life and hospitality. The Annual Closing Exercises held on June Sth, last, were graced by the visit of a distinguished group including the Hon. Denton Massey, M. P. In his forceful message to the students, Mr. Massey urged that each one should develop a hobby. Find out what you can do best, he said, then hit it hard, for the fellow who has the most luck is generally the one who works the hardest. Mr. Massey believed that the present generation was the finest that this country had ever produced, being more frank and more straightforward, in many respects, than previous generations. Mayor Stanley Lewis was also on the platform and presented the Ronald Ames Memorial Trophy. On this occasion we had the pleasure of welcoming our esteemed friends, Dr. MacDougall and Mr. Nichol who were to be again with us in September at the Annual presentation of the Collegiate Coun- cil prizes. In October, Mr. Orion Low, a prominent Ottawa lawyer, spoke on behalf of the annual Community Chest Campaign appealing for more generous contributions for the many needy families in the city. Shortly before the closing of the fall term, Glebe students once more welcomed a for- mer teacher, Mr. W. A. Graham, to the Assembly Hall. Mr. Graham has spent practically the past three years in the Fed- erated Malay States and his description of this land was of great interest to all. Mr. Graham said the native tongue of nearly Page 51

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come this far is still a mystery to me, but I will admit it was probably due to a good deal of good luck and hard work .... pro- bably more luck than work. I would very much appreciate receiving a copy of the Lux as I haven't seen one for years. As ever, Glebite , CSignedj Herbert H. May. 34 Pk wk We also have a letter from Don Wel- lington, whom all of you who were inGlebe last year remember. Hello old Friends :- Have you ever thought it odd, when, setting out for a particular destination, you find yourself at another? When I left you last year I travelled about 160 miles of the way to Africa-my destination. The plans changed and after roaming around the Mediterranean as a wandering minstrel, looking for adventure and trouble, and getting both, I now sit beside a nice warm fire in a room at Farnborough, England, as a photographer in the Royal Air Force. It's quite a change from the musical life I've been living but I'm quite happy in this new sphere. The name of Canada may be carried proud- ly in any part of the world and those who are Canadians, should be proud to come from a land so progressive and yet peaceful. One finds such a change from Canada in England-your methods, your outlook on life, are so different. To me, the average person here is not as educated, or friendly as the average Canadian, the people seem contented with so little of everything. They haven't the simple home conveniences. Very few homes have such a common- place thing asa telephone. Refrigeration is practically unknown in the home. The catering in even the biggest of London tea- 1 shops is far below the standard of the average Ottawa cafe. A soda fountain is seldom seen and the delightful assorted dishes that are dear to the heart of everyone of you-pies, ice cream, sandwiches, cakes, are unknown. The famous hot-dog and hamburger have only been heard of, never seen or tasted in this little island. How I long for a hamburger smothered in onions! It's nearly 4 p.m., tea-time in England. Before I close may I say that wherever you go, keep high that sportsmanship, friend- ship, and good humour found at THE School. Thanks for the opportunity of this little chat. See you again some day. Sincerely, fSignedj Don. ik 41 ak EN MCADAM is one of the boys whom all the students in the upper forms will remember. He was Pres- ident of the Student Council in Glebe, and won the Ronald Ames Memorial Trophy at the end of the school year in 1935. He went from Glebe to McMaster University on an Ontario Hockey Association scholar- ship. Immediately, Ken was a prominent member of the football and hockey teams at McMaster. During the season 1937-38 he was captain of the hockey team, and he was captain of the football team in 1938. He is also well known on the track, tennis courts, and in the swimming pool. Ken was on the Athletic Council at Mc- Master for four years, and this year is President of the Student Council. These are just a few of Ken's many activities. He has a fine tenor voice, and is in great demand at the churches, college dances, and amateur operatic presentations. Last year he won the award for the best tenor solo at the Canadian Music Festival in London, Ontario, and also the award for the best duet, with Olive Barlow Blakeley. He is to sing the leading tenor role in the McMaster production of the Gilbert and With the Compliments of MAYNO DAVIS LUMBER CO., LIMITED 57-71 Duke Street ' g The Lumber Number - -------- 2-5311 LUX GLEBANA Page 53