Gordon Bell High School - Purple and Gold Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1933 volume:

CORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Winnipeg, Manitoba June + + 1933 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATORY X N THE SCHOOL Library are two booklets which every student of Gordon Bell High School should read. They are copies of addresses delivered by Dr. E. W. Montgomery on the life of Dr. Gordon Bell, in whose memory the school is named, and in the record of his life is an inspiration which all will cherish. No finer memorial to such a man could be established than a school devoted to those ideals toward which he so persistently strove. Herein lies an obligation on each member of the staff and of the student body. Does this school reflect these interests and ideals and by multiplying their influence nine hundred fold make them an effective force in Winnipeg? First and foremost we must emulate his qualities of generosity, humor, willingness to co-operate, courage, sincerity, and self-sacrifice. Education is a means to live, not a means to earn a living, and a school worthy of existence must encourage each individual to a complete expression of his or her per¬ sonalities through activities designed for the well-being of the whole school and of the community. In the classroom, on the athletic field, in a chorus, orchestra or play, in all our life at school as in our life outside the school, there can be no real success or happiness without the exercise of these qualities of character. Dr. Bell was a profound student, his interests were wide and comprehensive. Superficiality in knowledge he never tolerated and no effort was too exacting to acquire a thorough understanding of any subject he studied. There is an old adage that knowlege is power, but more especially is it true that a practice in acquiring knowledge gives power. A mind stored with worth-while facts is better than a vacuum, but a mind that has been trained in concentration and in clear, logical thinking is invaluable. I wish to thank the students and teachers of the school for their co-oper¬ ation during the past year. In all our undertakings there has been shown a spirit of sportsmanship, a true school spirit; the officers of the student organiz¬ ations are to be congratulated on their initiative and enterprise, and the teachers thanked for their generosity with time and energy both in and out of the class¬ room. The spirit exhibited by the members of our athletic teams, choruses, orchestra, casts of the plays and stunt nights, has been worthy of the name of the Gordon Bell School. We acknowledge a real debt to the members of the staff of the Purple and Gold for their pain-staking efforts towards the successful presentation of this first number of our year book. The editorial and business executives have co¬ operated to give us a book of which we are proud, and which, in years to come, will serve as a welcome reminder of our days in the year 1932-33 at the Gordon Bell. MR. O. V. JEWITT. GORDON BELL Editorial Staff BMk E -®EStfss sara $ £; E K Acknowledgments Posters—Miss Craven, Ruth Brereton, Laura Jones, Roberta Loutit, Eleanor Ward, Lois Phillips, Len. McCulloch, Woodrow Eggertson, Bill Hall, Gordon Hicks, Jack Holloway. Typing—Helen Dwyer and Miss Blanchard. Photography—George Robinson, George Greene, Bill Sutherland, Henry Sedziak. Write-ups—Bill Stoneham and Harry Tucker for “The Staff, exclusive of teach¬ ers;” Betty Moor for “Dr. Gordon Bell;” Claude Brereton for “Inter-Room Curling.” Cover Design—Cockbum McCallum. Snapshots—Lois Phillips. PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS — THEY PATRONIZE US GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL EDITORIAL C ONGRATULATIONS, Gordon Bell! Gordon Bell High School! A short two years ago you were merely one of the many Winnipeg Public Schools, now you are one of the Big Four. You did, indeed, distinguish your¬ self as a Junior High School, but in your new rank the way is opened to even greater achievements. Your first year in your new status has been one of triumphs that will ever form an inspiring tradition for your future mem¬ bers. You have suffered losses—yes, losses as magnificent as your triumphs— yet they shall serve as a spur to greater and ever greater efforts. Forgive our feeble words when we say that your first year, as a first year, has been one of which you may be justifiably proud. And we are! Congratulations, Gordon Bell! Our new title brought with it many privileges and opportunities by which we might show our metal. We now compete with the other three High Schools in sports; we now play our part in the Literary life of the schools of Manitoba, as is evidenced by our accomplishments in music and drama; our scholars now will enter the struggle for the scholarships that offer so many tempting oppor¬ tunities to the ambitious student; and we now have the privilege of publishing a Year Book, in which we might set forth our deeds and glories to our hearts’ content. The organization involved in the production of our Year Book was no light task. Once, however, the work had been begun, everything ran smoothly, for the entire school co-operated most marvellously, its resources being thrown open to the Editorial and Business Staffs, and students as well teachers offering their services gladly. Conscience will not permit us to pass over the work done by several of the teachers. Mr. Snider gave much of his valuable time in organizing and advising the Staff. Miss Laidlaw and Miss McTavish also devoted much of their time, in and out of school, to the literary aspect of the book, and it is through their tireless efforts that the “Short Story and Poem Contest” was as successful as it was. Miss Blanchard and Miss Flanders aided the staff greatly by typing notices, messages, and material. At the business end of the book, special mention should be made of Mr. Gow and Russ Grant, who looked after the sale of advertising. Under the direc¬ tion of Mr. Gow, Russ and his associates established a new high mark in the history of ad-selling for Year Books. It is due to their splendid work that our Year Book has been enlarged to its present size. There are many others deserving of mention, but as space does not allow, we must content ourselves with saying that the intense interest and whole- GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL hearted support of everyone have encouraged the Staff during the most difficult steps, and are sincerely appreciated. Now let us present a brief resume of the activities of the students of Gordon Bell during the past year. In athletics, the members of our various teams fought with a determination hardly to be equalled. In soccer, rugby and basket¬ ball we did not fare so well, but in hockey, curling and Field Day events we bewildered the other competitors by extending them to the utmost of their In the realm of music our choirs and orchestra did remarkably well, con¬ sidering the fact that we competed with groups which had been together for the last few years, while this is the first year our musical activities were carried out on a large scale. The students were assisted in all their work by a very capable teaching staff, in extra-curriculum activities as well as pedagogically. Their co-operation and example account to a large degree for the marvellous school spirit which has been evident during the year. This spirit, we hope, will pervade the school just as strongly next year, and one of the main purposes in publishing this book is to put before the old student a reminder, and before the new, a record of past achievements, so that each might know what is to be equalled and what is to be surpassed. A Tribute O NE OF THE MOST energetic and diligent members of this year’s staff is Mr. G. E. Snider, class teacher of Room 13. Mr. Snider is deserving of special mention in this Year Book, not only because of his many extra¬ curriculum activities, but also because it was he who organized the book and started the first work upon it. At the beginning of the year Mr. Snider, together with Miss Argue, organ¬ ized the Male Voice Choir and the Mixed Choir, and devoted much of his time in training these two groups for the “Festival.” May I add that their success was due, to a great extent, to the tireless efforts put forth by him. Besides the choral work, Mr. Snider also took a most active part in dramatics. Under his expert supervision, two plays were put on by the students of Gordon Bell dur¬ ing the past year. This is the first time in the history of Winnipeg that a school has produced two plays in one term, and their unqualified success can be attribu¬ ted mainly to the many long weeks of toil put in by Mr. Snider in training the actors. Finally, apart from his choral and dramatic work, Mr. Snider miraculously found time to set the wheels of industry humming in producing Gordon Bell’s first year book. It was he who made all arrangements for tenders, photography, and composition of the book. Without his valuable aid there would have been no year book. But all this work was too burdensome. At the beginning of May, an infected leg forced him to absent himself from school, but he persisted in returning in order to train the choirs for the “Festival.” After a week’s strenuous work, his leg again gave out and this time he had to make his absence permanent. The loss to the school can scarcely be estimated. His valuable advice to the year book staff was missed; the choirs will miss him greatly, and the various classes which he teaches will also suffer severely. But we were fortunate in having him while we did and can only hope that next year will see him able to carry on his marvellous work for the benefit of the Gordon Bell School. Student Council GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL ROOM NOTES Room 1 l OOM 1 is second to none in academic proficiency, in sports and in the leadership which it has given to the student activities of the Gordon Bell School during the year 1932-33. The abilities of the boys have been displayed in many lines. Our President, Horton and his subordinate officers Grey and Green, have shown their executive ability throughout the entire term. Such scholastic leaders as G. Mclvor, M. Stewart and A. Holbrow, are worthy of mention. The Dramatic activities were supported in Room 1 with great enthusiasm, L. Grey, D. McKay and H. Lorimer taking active part in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and A. Holbrow play¬ ing the leading role in “Dear Brutus.” Likewise, the room was well represented in the various School Choirs. first sport of have not suffered because of its many other activities. Sports Captain has fulfilled his duties exceedingly well. The (Continued 11 ) GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Room 15 @1 VNIFF . . . sniff . . . sniff . . . Ah! the chemistry lab. (nuff sed). Room 15 i has had a very successful year under the capable tutorship of Mr. Gow. The class executive is comprised of Jack Holloway, President; Don Hastings, Vice-President; Dave Goldstein, Secretary; and Don Best, Sports Captain. Whoa back! Who said we haven’t had a sporting year? The Gee Bees were supported by Holloway, Cohen, “Stonewall” Purdy, Fumie, and Simpson in their attempt to win the inter-high rugby championship. Woodsworth and McCallum (Seniors) and Holloway Best, and Little (Juniors) represented “15” on the school basketball teams. Room 15 has two sterling hockey players in Rowell and Syme, the popular puck-chasers of the Gordon Bell hockey team. Our room hockey team also de¬ serves credit for its splendid effort. The winning rinks of the inter-high Curling Bonspiel were skipped by two room fifteeners, Les Cohen winner of the primary event, and Claude Brereton winner of the consolation event. Holloway, McCulloch, Hastings, Purdy, Cohen, and Simpson deserve honor¬ able mention in the splendid efforts they set forth in the Inter-high Field Day. Then, too, we have our share of scholarship students. Jack Downing, Bill Lawson, Billy Gray, Dave Goldstein, and Edgar Markwart are likely prospects. Our Hollywood pupils have been deeply engrossed in their dramatic work. Furnie and Goldstein did excellently in our first play, while Barnes, Holloway, and Brinsmead did as well in “Dear Brutus.” However, considering all things together, we are really an excellent class, and as “genius borders on insanity” we are elated by the hope that therein lies the solution of all our difficulties. We have only to persuade the teachers of our genius and “the day is won.” 10 Rooms 14 and 16 o of “Canada ' s B •. Arnason of Ri o visualize futui ugh Craig Fraser e are well represented in the festival chorus, n Carleton. led by Joe Aronovitch, h everybody had their ;ld at the home of our est affair was held at enjoyed themselves were unfortunate in having only girls did their part in volleyball 7) D. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Room 2 m S ORE than likely some of you have heard about Room 2. We are the quiet, studious boys who stand around the main entrance gaping at the “Belles of Gordon” at 9 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. Our main boss is Mr. Lamont Our President is Norman Christie, while Gordon Hicks is his assistant. Ken Anderson, the ever-present, is our Secretary. Ken usually turns up with something new after collections for something have been made. At the first of the year we had a wiener-roast out in Fort Garry. It went over with a bang! In the winter we held a tramp, with eating and dancing taking place at the club-house of the Winnipeg Flying Club. Room 2 notables are:—Freddie Wood, speed-skater and runner; Don Whitely, swimmer; Hank Armstrong, football and hockey player; and Angus Robertson, basketball expert. Room 2 has a room paper, “The Vakyum Kleener,” which is published every once in a while, with a few dumb cracks and sometimes something humorous. At the first of the year we also had a “Daily Dirt,” edited by Len “Zunger” Reith, but Zunger and his “Dirt” soon crept off the bulletin board. It being a certainty that we will all pass, the Grade XI teachers are holding meetings to decide who will be the lucky one to get us as a class next year. Anyhow, the Grade X teachers will remember us as the best-behaved, best- mannered, quietest, and most diligent boys who ever graced the inside of a Grade X classroom. (If you believe the last paragraph, you can sure “take it”) 14 HIGH SCHOOL C) stein ’ and 1 Great Scott t day, walking along Desreaux St., I met Clark, Fenton, Edel- i MacCulloch. We chatted and decided to walk the same way. ' Great Scott! I had almost forgotten to mention that Charlie had just come from his girl friend’s house on Kennedy or King St., or somewhere id there. Of course, we were discussing school topics, a subject which is d as Solomon. Our school, of course, was a hundred per cent better than s the (Bridge ;ey and Mills As Knight v the Grade X football c i 2 and managed to holi id Hawkins at the nan,” Hugh said, ‘ e on the opposite side and around a d the day with a ■ul in spor of Portage and Main E •ge Derrick. 1 in Edwin’s b ictivities with t year! Room 6 which, after many ups and downs, has firmly decided to set out and give “Old Man Education” the most thorough beating he has ever taken. decided t iting he h discipline, and is aided Colonels Ardington and Kovsky; while our Drill Master day to day. Incidentally, we have two represent- Drill Master Cole for athletics, and Colonel Coltart talior Night’s I member, Lillian Kay, e Our battalion, how the last minute and the tion. Nevertheless, we rades will be found w of our final attack is 1 s “Johanna.” a peculiar way of leaving its home-work till and scrambling to finish it in time for inspec- work and trust that not too many of our com- GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Room 8 -m- ELL! Well! I guess Room 8 has a history all its own. When everything ill is summed up, I think we have gained quite a reputation throughout the good old seat of learning. Well, just to give some boys the thrill of see¬ ing their names in print, we will discuss the room officials. In the role of President is Gus Bowie, a popular and capable fellow. Next we have Rod Wilson, who is the Vice-President of the school. This distinguished personage presides in office in the absence of Gus. Of course, we can’t forget Howard Mullins, who had the arduous and almost impossible task of collecting money. When we turn to the sports, ' ‘Nellie” Potter, who is very popular, occupies the position of Sports Captain. Incidentally, “Nellie” is also Captain of Grade X Sports. Quite a record for the room, eh? In regard to the Literary section, “The Wash” of Room 8 has quite a reputa¬ tion also. The editor, Joe O’Connell, has brought out the dirt in regular periods. He was assisted in this task by Norm Matheson and Earl Johnson, who served as sub-editors. The ruler of this vast regime is Mr. Simms, who has worked hard all year to make Room 8 the best room in the whole school. Up to date he has not been absent one-half day, and that is a record. During the year he planned many interesting events which were received with enthusiasm. In all, I think that Room 8 has weathered the storm, and that our campaign was an overwhelming success. Room 9 the ladder leading to Grade XI (we hope ; to repose for another year), we feel thi ; in Grade X. Despite the Herculean U ?avish has borne the struggle i Our hard-worked Presidf i by Hazel Buchanan, Vice-President, and P; while Evangeline Howe proved a capable i Room 10 Room 23 y vOOM that i Marga minute. Not bad for beginners! Miss Flanders proves an efficient Manag¬ ing Director, ably assisted by our officers:—Audrey Penston, President; Clara Sports Captain. Room “23” shines in athletics. The school basketball and volleyball teams have as members Martha Horn, Dorothy Orr, Olive Laing, Alexine McGarrol, and Beryl Richardson. Our demons on skates are Olive Laing, the Manitoba Girls’ Speed Champion, and Alexine McGarrol, City of Winnipeg Girls’ Cham- ability is such that both Ruth F chestra. And we have many girl made their big hit on Stunt Nil by Audrey Penston, brought int deline Caughey and Ruth Fryer. In ( veil represented by Iva Withers and C parts exceptionally well, all hope to become Seniors next yeai school play “Dear Brut i Barton, who played t 20 Room 7 ' HIS year Room 7 i, Helen Atkinson, wl mittee. The other Brereton, our reliable Sec] 3 of girls with I the Literary C are:—Lorna Esdale, GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 21 Room 17 yfc’TTT CELL on your right is the home of Room 17, the famous class of £ boys who at the beginning of the year made the fatal decision and took V-, J both languages, Latin and French (brave lads!). Now, at the end of the year, they are still kicking, but have unanimously decided that if Latin is a dead language, it should have been buried long ago. And as for French— well, it’s all Greek to us! The president of Room 17, Bill Paterson, was ably supported throughout the year by Stuart Noble as vice-president, Garson Vogel as secretary-treasurer, and Ted Fleming as sports captain. Everything that it was possible to do in the way of school activities was done by Room 17, under the leadership of that great teacher, Mr. Warren! In our hockey team, which we entered in the Grade IX series, were:—Art May, Alfred Mansell, H. Johnstone, Bob Buckam, Ted Cohen, Glen Creba, J. Suther¬ land, E. Sutherland, A. McCarten, and Allan Laing. This team won three and tied one out of the six that it played. Throughout the winter months the room was divided into basketball teams, which played each other during the Physical Training periods, under the guidance of Mr. Warren. At the Grade IX stunt night Room 17 put on a short play, entitled, “Boadicea,” followed by our symphony orchestra, consisting of four mouth organs, two guitars, and a fiddle. Walter Zelechivsky helped out with a Russian dance, which was very acceptable. Last fall we got the bright notion that we would like to have a room news¬ paper; so Charlie Sara and Allan Laing were elected editors, and the paper started off right away under the name of “Nuff Sed.” Later we decided to change the name to “The Lyre.” Well, Room 17 has had quite a successful year, and we certainly hope that next year we shall all be together again to carry on through another year. Room 18 Shekels, a The fi of sports and also a number of victories. The boys excell a result. Hockey also proved a pet game, hockey games. 1 activities also. In “Midsummer Night’s m as the baby of the class, played the part play “Dear Brutus” was Earle Simpson, rs, Frank Reynolds and Ronald Cameron, s of the male voice choir. s and peculiarities, and Room 18 is no exception. :tor Gordon’s and Barry ; Ronald Cameron’s tail- eight; Bertie Colquhoun’s complicated questions i Sidney Adams’ hums and haws, all are characteristic of Room 18, and we i confident that they will he characteristic of the whole school next year. Room 19 B “ k TiUman, BettjMKnox? ' ““ Room 20 VOOM 20 is a class of girls. This year, i Ic r Laughland, our teacher, and the room exec ianssen. President: Margaret MacNabb, V e leadership of Mrs. resisting of Asa Krist- nt; Margaret MacNabb, Vice-President; Norma Vemer, Margaret Hastings, Sports Captain, our room has enjoyed the popularity which is due such a versatile group of girls. basketball and volleyball, and who represented Gordon Bell in the Field Day; Alma Johnson, who is a speed-skater of note; and Doris Raven, who was on the Gordon Bell swimming team. While very proficient in sports, Room 20 is not 1 dramatic ability. Several pupils have obta (Look out scholarships!) Eleanor Moore w ; selected for the part of “ in “Dear Brutus,” while several “1 dance in the “Midsummer Night’s Crowning all these athletic, s fall we held a wiener roast, and ike wieners . . . Boy!!! In the winter ilso very successful. 11 have to close. But GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 25 Room 21 r vOOM 21—a room of boys worthy of praise. Our President, John Banner- 7 man, that tall, red-headed chap you will see in the hall, enjoyed due j popularity among his class-mates, and is undoubtedly headed for re-elec¬ tion next year, if he spends another term with us. Along with our Vice- President, Tom Hately, he has produced some splendid room harmony. Our Secretary is Gordon Sturrock, who has rendered excellent services as the “room financier.” Gordon has the unique ability to straighten his face from a smile to com¬ plete sobriety (when Miss Thompson asks who is fooling) in record-breaking time. (Does any record exist?) Our members tried their hands at athletics and, under the able leadership of Sports Captain Bill Beatty (member of Grade IX football team), we carried off the Grade IX inter-room basketball championship. The team, consisting of Norman Bailey, Bill Beatty, John Bannerman, Tom McGrath and Gord. Sturrock, showed splendid form, and if it keeps together, ought to carry off the Grade X pennant next year. Our representative to the “Elite” of the school is Neil Matheson, who, if he were_ as clever a scholar as he is a football player, would most certainly win all scholarships in sight. Preparing for “Stunt Night” with only a week’s notice was no cinch, but the boys “put it across” in fine style, and thoroughly deserved the applause they received. In conclusion, may we state that, throughout the year, aside from our studies, we have had a very enjoyable social and sporting acquaintance with each other and hope for another next year. Room 22 our room is composed entirely of damsels, it is impossible to comment our talented people. Therefore we present only a few of our leading As on aU lights. Edna Reith, our tiny tot, Very clever and knows a lot. Jean Wilson, black eyed beauty, Always here and on her duty. Audrey Dickie, candid and quiet, To get near her the boys raise a riot Violet Brown, editor, dumb, Would be O.K. if she’d stop chewing gum. Evelyn Shipman, sweet, demure. For June passing it’s very sure. Josephine is a dangerous young thing, Her curly brown hair makes boys’ hearts go “ping, ping.” Zenia Lereng, golden-haired glory, Evelyn Le Pers, is our classroom dear, Beautiful tresses, like in fairy stories. Always first, or very near. The honor code of Twenty-two, Stands foremost ever staunch and true, In everything we say and do: And this can rivalled be by few, While none can excel Twenty-two. Miss Moir is our teacher’s name, Her pupil’s success is her aim, To guide and lead them on to fame, Whate’er the subject be they claim. Or studies—whatsoe’er their name. Throughout the year our room has been guided by an excellent executive who have done everything that could be expected of them. Here they are:— Audrey Dickie, President; Jean Willson, Secretary; Gabrielle Anderson, Sports Captain; and Violet Brown, Editor. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 27 The Big Broadcast Vp= ELLO, everybody! And may I say here that, contrary to popular be- | 1 lief, this is not Kate Smith speaking, but the voice of Gordon Bell.” P And now, folks, we hear of the social doings of the Gordon Bell High School. Did you hear about the presentation of a “Midsummer Night’s Dream?” Well, I’ll tell you about it, but remember now, this is just between you and me. It was held in the Auditorium and ran for three nights, beginning on November 23rd. It went over with a bang and was supported by the whole school. At the close of the third performance, we held an impromptu party. Really, you know, you should have been there, for we had a great time. The teachers who were present entered into the spirit of the thing and added to the enjoyment of the evening. Just imagine seeing Demetrius pulling an imaginary mustachio and gnashing his teeth in rage as he watched Hermia float by, embraced in the stal¬ wart arms of Lysander. Do you remember the Grade X stunt night? Wasn’t it great! Did you stay for the dance afterwards? Well, if you didn’t, you certainly missed a great time . . . And the Grade IX stunt night! Here the exuberant spirits of the Juniors bubbled over. A little dash of “sweet sixteen” sprinkled freely with “bashful (?) seventeen;” music by a smooth orchestra, and what have you? Just a darn good time! Did you know that Rooms 14 and 16 held a very successful party and dance at Edgewater Rendezvous? Mr. and Mrs. Arnasen chaperoned the party, and it certainly went over great. It is rumored that more are in order, if not this And now a word about the presentation of “Dear Brutus.” Supported by an all-star cast with a couple of moons thrown in for good measure, to say nothing of the moonshine and the stogies, “Dear Brutus” proved to be one of the out¬ standing events of the term. It was well attended on both nights and certainly earned the applause of the audience. As before, an impromptu party was held at the close of the final performance, and refreshments were served. Mr. Jarman, who attended, graced the ocassion with a short speech. I mustn’t forget our Senior party either. It certainly was a success. It was held on April 18th, in the School Auditorium. Snappy music was supplied by Freddie Iverson’s orchestra The crowd, although small, enjoyed themselves immensely. The Auditorium was decorated in a style to suit the occasion, with purple and gold streamers (and lamp shades?) with a few balloons thrown in. And now, as the close of this very eventful year draws near, more serious things take their place in our minds. Although we are all eagerly looking for¬ ward to the Graduation Exercises and Dance, and last but not least, the June Exams (?), we cannot help but look back with a sigh over the culmination of such a jolly year spent together. And so we sign off for 1932-1933, but don’t fail to listen in to our next broadcast. Good-bye, everybody! GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS® SPORTS Foreword This year Gordon Bell competed in Inter-High circles for the first time. Her success in the different lines of athletic endeavors has amazed the school world. In the following pages will be found accounts of the athletic activities of the students of Gordon Bell during the past year. This success can be attributed mainly to the co-operation which the entire teaching staff has given the various athletic endeavors, and to the whole-hearted enthusiasm of the student body. Win or lose, the boys and girls were in there trying, and were always well supported in the grand-stand. Rugby “[Jr HERMISTOCLES! Thermopylae! With a zip and a bang, the first rugby I season in the history of Gordon Bell was ushered in last September. About thirty-five hard working young men clad in everything from shorts to plus-fours, assembled daily on the grounds where they were put through their paces by Ami Coulter and Mr. Jewitt. These two men had no easy job, for although a few of the aspirants were experienced players, the great majority were novices who little realized the task ahead. After about three weeks of hard work the team had taken shape and Coach Coulter trotted his lads down to St. John’s College to do battle with the Johnians in a pre-season game. The Gee-Bees emerged from the grime of combat on the long end of a 5-0 score and seemed primed for bigger and better things. The first league game arrived and the Bell Boys were soundly trounced by Kelvin. Nothing daunted, the Purple and Gold grid-men turned the tables on the husky Daniel McIntyre outfit in a hard fought game under the flood lights, the score being 9-7. A few days later Mr. Jewitt’s lads smothered St John’s Tech, in a barrage of end runs and line plunges. The final score was 8-3. With two successive victories under their belts it seemed that Gordon Bell was in for a successful rugby season. At this stage, the team lost the services of several of the more experienced players who had already signed up with other city clubs. Although the remaining boys gave all they had, misfortune dogged their footsteps, and they lost the remaining games of the schedule. Warren Carlton, Archie Whiteford, Don Furney and Munro Greene were outstanding players, but the team as a whole has set a standard for their success¬ ors to live up to. Grade 11 Soccer O HE SENIOR Soccer team was taken over by Mr. Simms, who devoted much of his time to producing a team worthy of inter-high competition. They were up against more experienced aggregations and were not able to win any games, but on several occasions they forced their rivals to give everything they had in order to down the Purple and Gold. The team line up as below: M. Montgomery (goalie)—Morry proved indispensable to the team on innumer¬ able occasions. One of the best in the league. H. Purdy (defence)—An outstanding defence man, successfully breaks up oppos¬ ing forwards. One of the best. G. Greene (defence)—George’s strong kicks were an asset to the team. J. Volkman (centre-half)—A fast, tricky player, light for his position but plays it well. A. Whiteford (left-half)—This was Archie’s first year in football, but he cer¬ tainly made the most of it. G. Horton (right-half)—A steady player who can be depended upon when in a scoring position. H. Badger (centre forward)—A fast man, came into the game late in the season. Bob Waylett (inside right)—Rather inexperienced but did his share of the work. B. Boivin (inside left)—Another player who came into the game late but went well. C. Clark (left wing and captain)—A good player who worked hard and played his position well. T. Kendall (right wing)—A good wing man who played his position well. The substitutes were as follows: N. Campbell, B. Clarke, W. Carlton, I. Philips, W. Spafford, D. Goldstein, B. Rutherford. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SOCCER JUNIOR SOCCER GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Second Row—Bill Stoneham, John Ashton. Mr. McIntyre (Coach). Bob Clark. Bill McKay. Harry Tucker. Front Row—BUI Rutherford, Bill Houston, Harry Badger, Tom Kendall. Grade 10 Soccer ' HE JUNIOR Soccer Team was under the supervision of Mr. T. A. Arnason, f and “Scotty” Lang, who assisted in the coaching. The team was un- fortunate in losing all games of its schedule, but we hope that the ex¬ perience gained by the members will prove to be of great help in the formation of a Senior team next year. The players were as follows: Hawkins (goalie)—Handled his job in a very capable manner. Deimage (full back)—A light man but always on the job. Christy (full back)—A strong kicker, should be among the best next year. Partington (left half)—Inexperienced, but played his position well—should show to good advantage next year. Small (centre forward)—A small player for this position, but can use his head and kick well. Potter (right wing and captain)—Played a fine game in his position, rather light, but fast on his feet Taylor (inside left)—A good, cautious forward who worked hard in his position. Bowie (left wing)—A tricky, fast winger with plenty of accuracy—a hard worker. 32 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Hockey GORDON BELL Hockey aggregation set out in their initial year of f inter-high hockey competition under the capable coaching of Mr. D. S. Mc- Intyre. Their remarkable success was attained by their sportsmanship, indomitable courage and stamina, combined with their clever team-work and coaching. The schedule consisted of six games, and of these six the fighting “Bell-Boys” won four, tied one, and lost one. They accumulated a total of nine points out of twelve and thus finished in a deadlock for first place with St. John’s Tech. In the play-offs they gave everything they had before bowing to the strong St. John’s team. Altogether the boys proved themselves a team of which the Gordon Bell High School is extremely proud. The ability of the team was displayed by the following personnel: Bob Clarke (goalie and captain)—Bob’s sensational goal-tending provided countless thrills and he can be congratulated for his excellent leadership in the capacity of captain. Tom Kendall (defence)—Tom’s clever stick-handling and smooth skating figured to a great extent in the success of the team. Frank Syme (defence)—Frank’s body checking and powerful rushes were always a cause ' of excitement to the enthusiastic fans. Frank Rowell (centre)—Frank’s speed and style were a pleasure to watch and he proved himself a valuable help on many trying occasions. Bill Rutherford (centre)—Bill is a clever stick-handler and would be a welcome player on any team. Harry Badger (right wing)—Harry’s aggressiveness was a valuable asset to the team and a constant worry to the opponents. Bill Boivin (right wing)—Bill developed the science of netting re¬ bounds and was always in on the scoring. Maurice Montgomery (defence)— Morry’s powerful shots, courage and rugged checking were admired by all. Bill Houston (left wing)—Bill proved himself a clever wing-man but was handi¬ capped by an injured hip in the middle of the season. George Makarsky (left wing)—George’s solo rushes at many times put the team in a scoring position. Howard Deimage (right wing)—Howie displayed a fine style and should be a valuable player next year. John Ashton and Bill Edmondson showed up well when called upon. Swimming HE SWIMMING competitions, sponsored by the Canadian Amateur Swim- ■ ing Association, were cancelled this year, but the Mixed Swimming Team of Betty Cole, Doris Raven, Cecil Fenton and Harry Tucker, came a close second to the Daniel McIntyre squad. We hope next year that the proposed Inter-High Swimming Gala will be¬ come a reality, as Gordon Bell will have a strong contingent. The respective teams were managed by Miss Craven and Mr. Gow, and were coached by Harry Tucker. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Curling O N FEBRUARY the eighteenth, Gordon Bell carried off the highest honors in the annual Inter-High Bonspiel. The main and consolation events were won by the rinks skipped by Les. Cohen and Claude Brereton re¬ spectively. After surviving a grueling schedule both these rinks found them¬ selves billed to meet two St. John’s rinks in the finals. They came through with flying colors, and by so doing brought to Gordon Bell her first Inter-High championship. Special mention should also be made of the other two Gordon Bell rinks skipped by Norm. Christie and Glen Allan, which entered the “Spiel” but were less fortunate than their club-mates. Inter-Room Curling During the past winter season the students of Gordon Bell have shown a keen interest in curling. Under the leadership of Mr. Gow a schedule consist¬ ing of six games each week for eleven weeks was arranged; all games to be played at the “Fort Garry Curling Club.” Mr. Jewitt with an able rink started well by winning the first four games, but was nosed out at the finish in a hard-fought game with Mr. Lamont. Taking into consideration the fact that the majority of those taking part in the school curling this year had never before curled, the brand of curling dis¬ played by the students of Gordon Bell was very high. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Back Row (left to right)—H. Badger, F. Wood, Alexine McGarrol, C. McCallum, Olive Lalng, H. Del- Speed Skating GORDON BELL Speed Skaters are to be congratulated for their out- ■ standing success this year. They entered six teams and managed to win three championships, a close second, and a third. The championships were won by the Grade X Girls, the Grade XI Girls, and the Grade X Boys. A great deal of credit is coming to Mr. Lamonte whose efforts were largely responsible for the success of the teams. The Girls’ Grade IX team consisted of Alma Johnson, Audrey Dickie, Doris Laidler, and Marjory Brown. They fumbled the baton when in a position to win, but by hard work and some real skating by Alma Johnson they managed to win a third place. These girls will certainly show to good advantage next year. The Girls’ Grade X team was outstanding for a high school and met with little opposition in the meet. The rival high schools will have to snap out of it if they expect to out-skate these girls—Alexine McGarroll, Doris Laidler, Olive Laing and Grace McDowell. The Girls’ Grade XI team was without doubt the best in inter-high competi¬ tion and have set a mark for succeeding teams to aim at. The personnel of this speedy quartette was Alma Johnson, Grace Harling, Olive Laing and Alexine McGarroll. The Grade IX Boys’ team was represented by Teddy Cohen, Jack Bright, Fraser Eadie, and Wilton Wilkinson. They did not manage to win a place, but they certainly tried hard. The Grade X Boys’ team won their class with little opposition and certainly displayed plenty of speed. The members of this team were: Fred Wood, Glen Allan, Howard Deimage and Alf. Crookes. (Continued on page 37) Inter-High Field Day GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL INTER-HIGH TRACK MEET C ONGRATULATIONS to Kelvin on their victory on Field Day. In the greatest record breaking performance held since the inauguration of the Meet in 1916, Gordon Bell in their initial effort played a noble part. Some¬ what handicapped by a small student body, Gordon Bell nevertheless fielded a track team which refused to admit defeat until the final event was won. The Bell boys made a fine showing in the sprints, taking five seconds and two .third places out of the eight events. Jack Holloway, Len McCullough, Archie Taylor, Doug. Bruce, Jack Sprange, Fred Woods, and Ray Bridgman all deserve credit for their splendid showing in the sprints. In the High Jumping events “the G.B.’s” more than held their own by copping second and third places in the Primary class, first place in the Junior class, second place in the Intermediate, and second and third in the Senior. Doug. McKay easily leapt to victory and a new record in the Junior High Jump event with a magnificent jump of 5 feet 6 inches. Well done, Doug.! In probably the hardest fought event of all, Warren Carleton, our senior high jumper de luxe, lost a heart-breaking decision to J. Boratski of St. John’s. Al¬ though Warren cleared the bar three times, he was fouled each time, while Boratski in his final leap took the title and another new record—5 feet 8% inches. Warren will be co-holder of this new record. Tom Kendall took third place in this event when he cleared 5 feet 6 inches. Another of our outstanding athletes was Wylie Spafford, who copped a third in the Primary Shot Put, with a heave of 36 feet 4 inches; and a second in a Primary High Jump, with a magnificent leap of 5 feet 4 inches. Doug. Simpson took second place in the Intermediate High Jump, while Jim Coyle aided the cause with a third in the Primary Class. Les. Cohen and Gerald Harvey were other point winners who gave all they had for the good old “Purple and Gold.” Our Primary Shuttle Team gave the fans a real thrill when they streaked to a clean-cut victory and new record and garnered five valuable points for Gordon Bell. Although space does not permit mentioning everyone individually, it is only right to congratulate every boy on the Track team, and to say that his work was appreciated by every person in the school. And so, to the students of Gordon Bell in future years, we say: “CARRY ON” and strive by clean sportsmanship to bring home the title so narrowly won by Kelvin in 1933. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 37 Cordon Bell Field Day Gordon. Bell Field Day proved a great success and a stiff competition be¬ tween the Senior rooms 14 and 15 added to the interest of the meet. Special interest was shown in our High Jumpers, and for four very good reasons. These four reasons are: Wylie Spafford, Doug. McKay, Doug. Simpson and Warren Carleton, who are all capable of record breaking performances. In the Senior event Warren cleared 5 feet 10 inches, while Doug. Simpson did 5 feet 4 inches in the Intermediate final. Doug. McKay easily took the Junior title with a leap of 5 feet 7 inches, and Wylie Spafford caught Primary honors when he cleared 5 feet 2 inches. By winning the Primary High Jump, Broad Jump, Shot Put and Half Mile, Wylie Spafford won the individual championship of the school. Well done Wylie! Very few of the fans will soon forget the magnificent finish of the Junior half mile, when plucky Stewart Cumberland with a final dazzling burst of speed, overcame the big lead of Bill Edmondson, and then kept on to pass him, bare inches from the tape and win the race. Other close finishes were seen in the Primary half mile, when W. Spafford nosed out Jerry Harvey, and in Junior half mile, won by Archie Whiteford after a brilliant finish. Special mention should also be made of the Sprint winners. Jack Holloway, Len. McCullough, Fred Wood, and Harold Purdy, who gave very brilliant performances, and also of George Horton, Ivan Phillips, and Les. Cohen, other fine athletes who showed to advantage. Although those mentioned above are all winners, they were pressed to the utmost by the second, third and fourth place men whom space does not permit us to mention. It is a certainty that some of these boys will be point winners at the Inter-High Track Meet At the time of writing, Room 14 are the room leaders, being 3 points in front of Room 15, their only rivals. However, the running of the 220 yard dash may take the championship from Room 14. Speed Skating (Continued from page 34) The Grade XI Boys were unfortunate in their race against St. John’s Tech, and Daniel MacIntyre, but after a hard fight they managed to get second. Fred Wood’s spectacular skating as last man certainly made this team a threat. The members were: Jack Holloway, Cockburn McCallum, Harry Badger and Fred Wood. The success of these skaters should be sufficient incentive for those who succeed them. How long will Gordon Bell retain her three skating champion- GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Boys ' Senior Basketball ' HE SENIOR team, under the supervision of Mr. Gow and Art Martin, f and assisted by Mr. Warren, made great strides in the development of their game. The majority of the fellows were rather inexperienced, and this proved to be a great handicap in Inter-High competition. They progressed rapidly, however, and by the end of their schedule were playing a game that was a vast improvement over the beginning. The members of the team were all hard workers and worked well together. Although placed in some very discouraging positions they were always there, giving all they had. Bill Stoneham (left guard), a steady, reliable man; Harry Tucker (right guard), Captain and an outstanding player; Tom Didmon (alt guard), will be valuable next year; Bob Worthington (alt guard), another prospect for next year; Cockbum McCallum (centre), his height was certainly effective; Howard Woodsworth (alt. wing), a hard worker, reliable; Bud Horton (right wing), ac¬ quired the habit of scoring baskets; Lawrie Grey (left wing), a steady worker. Boys ' Junior Basketball The Junior basketball team was by far the best team the school turned out (stated by one who knows). The basketball teams were under a big handicap, having to draw their material from inexperienced fellows, with the exception of a few, moulded together to form the Junior team. They were formerly chosen for the Primary team, but that league being dropped, they were drafted to the Junior league with a few slight changes. They were greatly outweighed in this class, but they bore the load magnificently. Although they did not win any games, they certainly deserved to win several times when they had exceedingly close scores. The team was coached by Art Martin and managed by Mr. Gow, assisted by Mr. Warren. The captain was Donald Best The team as a whole, played excel¬ lent basketball, and the outstanding players were: Angus Robertson (right guard), Don Best (left wing), Jack Holloway (centre), and Geo. Little (right wing). The team will be hit fairly hard by graduation, but they will be replaced by those of Grade IX and X who are improving rapidly, and we trust they will shake the jinx of this year. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 39 Athletes of Note Harry Badger: It is not very often that a school is fortunate in possessing an all around athlete like Badger. Harry has proved his ability in all the major sports of the school and has become a popular favorite. Enthusiastic sport fans will remember his appearance on almost all the school teams. He was par¬ ticularly in-evidence on the hockey team, but he was also on the football, rugby, skating, and track teams. Jack Holloway: A good little man can compare with a big man any time. Jack is probably the smallest athlete in the school, but he was outstanding in the sports in which he participated. He is quite popular throughout the school and is very well liked for his good sportsmanship. Jack went out and earned a place on the school rugby team, the senior skating and the junior basketball teams, and we’re looking forward to seeing him do something in the inter-high track meet. Les. Cohen: Les. has had a very successful year in athletics and has done considerable in keeping Gordon Bell up to the other high schools. He skipped a rink to victory in the inter-high bonspiel and brought home a championship. He was a member of the school rugby team and has also secured a position with the school track team on which he will uphold the honor of the school in the intermediate shot put and the running broad jump. The best of luck Les.! Archie Whiteford: Very few of Gordon Bell’s rugby fans will forget the fearless tackling and splendid running of this “iron man” of the gridiron. On countless occasions Archie was called upon to practically stop the opposing team alone, and he never failed. For his sterling work this curly-headed athlete was awarded a position on the Manitoba All-Star Team. Archie then turned his attention to football and later to the track team, on both of which he served well. Wylie Spafford: Gordon Bell might well be proud of their individual Field Day Champion, who took first place in no less than four events: Primary half mile, shot put, running broad jump and high jump. Besides being a star on track and field, Wylie took second place to no one on the school senior foot¬ ball team. The Sports Council wishes to take this opportunity of expressing its sincere ; gratitude to the many persons who have aided our school in the athletic field during the present term. First in the long list of supporters is our Principal, Mr. O. V. Jewitt, whose great interest and enthusiasm have pervaded the whole school. Nor can we forget the co-operation of Mr. D. S. McIntyre and Miss Craven, sports advisors, and the entire teaching staff. We would also like to thank Mr. Simms and outside coaches who generously assisted our various teams. 40 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Junior Basketball The Junior Basketball team headed by their captain, Vange Howe, had a very good record this year. Although not winning, they put up a good showing and the school should be proud of them. They are greatly indebted to Miss Craven and Miss Hemphill, who with their co-operation and help, enabled them to show the rival schools their best ability. Each game was played in a very sportsman-like manner. The line up is : Vange Howe (captain), forward; Doris Perry, forward; Martha Horn, defence; Che Drover, defence; Margaret Hastings, forward; Marjorie Brown, forward; Loma Esdale, forward; Olive Laing, defence. Senior Basketball The basketball players wish to take this opportunity of thanking Miss Hemphill. We sincerely appreciate her willing aid. Four out of six of our senior games were very keenly contested, but we had to bow to our fate when we came up against St. John’s. These were the opponents who successfully carried off the long sought trophy. We offer our congratulations and hope it will be “their congratulations” next year. Inter-Room Basketball The Inter-room Basketball was won by Room 23 after very hard playing. Every room played well, but Room 23 was just a little better. The games were very exciting for the players and for spectators. Line up is: Martha Horn (cap¬ tain), forward; Alexine McGarrol, forward; Jocelyn Campbell, forward; Olive Laing, defence; Beryl Richardson, defence; Ellen Vernon, forward; Ruby Pidgeon, forward; Margaret Thirlwell. 42 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Girls ' Inter-High Field Day O UR INTER-HIGH Field Day was finally held on May 29th, at the Osborne Stadium, after having been postponed because of the unfavorable weather. A great crowd turned out eager to cheer their school on to victory. Gor¬ don Bell was well represented, and led by our cheerful cheer-leaders, Maud Lemon and Kay Wright, we sent the Bell Yell ringing out challengingly again and again across the field of battle. The day was but half over, however, when it began to rain. The jumping pits were soon filled with water and the track with mud. In dismay contest¬ ants and spectators rushed for shelter. The field day was again postponed. The Year Book, however, could wait no longer for the final results. The only girls’ events which took place on the 29th were the 75-yard dash and the shuttles. Our entrants in A, B and C classes of the dash did not place, but in D class Margaret Hastings raced in second, and Norma Vemer third. Luck was also against A, B, and C groups in the shuttles, but in D group we gained second place. Stiff competition marked these events. Our girl entries had natural ability, but they lacked the experience and long training which is essential for perfection in any form of athletics. We admire and appreciate their school spirit, neverthe¬ less, in turning out and doing their utmost for the school. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL A Midsummer Night ' s Dream O HE DRAMATIC efforts of our school have always created, great interest among the students of Gordon Bell and have been most loyally sup¬ ported by everyone. They were both financial and artistic successes and reflect great credit on their producers, Mr. Snider, Miss Laidlaw and Miss McTavish, and on the school. One of the plays chosen for production this season was Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Performances were given at the school, November 23rd, 24th, and 25th, to capacity audiences who evinced great interest in the splendid efforts of the well-chosen cast. Sybil Zeal as “Hermia” and Lawrie Grey as “Bottom” literally “stole the show,” while the rest of the cast played their parts most excellently and really deserved the hearty applause which they received. The play was directed by Mr. Snider, Miss Laidlaw, and Miss McTavish, who devoted the greater part of their leisure time to training the players. Miss Argue trained the chorus, and Miss King directed the dancing, which received such favorable mention in the local newspapers. Miss Walker attended to the laborious duties of wardrobe mistress, while Norma Dow and Jean Robertson fulfilled the positions of accompanists. The School Orchestra under the direc¬ tion of Mr. F. E. Hubble rendered a programme of fine music. 44 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Dear Brutus X N CONTRAST to the Shakespearian play presented in the early part of the year, the students played Sir J. M. Barrie’s celebrated comedy “Dear Brutus” as the spring dramatic presentation. Capacity audiences at¬ tended and it was, in every way, a success. Miss Laidlaw, Miss McTavish and Mr. Snider were again responsible for this. The story of “Dear Brutus” is an interesting one. Although it bears a moral, Barrie’s delightful deftness of touch and lightness cause us to forget that we are being taught a lesson. The action of the play is simple. Several people are gathered together with but one characteristic in common, they all wish a “second chance” at life. This they get through the wiles of “Lob,” a quaint little fellow, who seems a modern “Puck.” He makes them all go into the wood on Midsummer’s Eve. Here they obtain their second chance. They all return to the house in due time, still under the influence of the magic wood. One by one they wait until the true state of affairs. Each has learned a lesson and has a future in which to make amends. And so Barrie drops the curtain with the famous line: “The fault, Dear Brutus, lies not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings.” The artistic effects such as lighting and scenery were carefully looked after and in this way the play was assisted materially. The production of “Dear Brutus” marked an advance in school dramatics. Also for the first time teachers and students have,diverged from the beaten track of Shakespeare and musical productions to present a fully modern play of note. This year’s dramatic work at Gordon Bell is likely to be an example for the future. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 45 rammasesiMm jj jj jjjjj jj The Orchestra e ' ORDON Bell’s orchestra, comprising som e thirty students, has been for¬ tunate in acquiring F. E. Hubble, a musician of note , as conductor. Mr. Hubble has done very fine work with the orchestra, his artistic ability being reflected in the performance given by it The work for this season has been chosen from the first volume of the Fox “Old Masters’ Folio,” and from Programme Three, series one of the “Symphony Series of Orchestral Selections.” The former contains such musical gems as “Liebestraum,” Shubert’s immortal “Unfinished Symphony,” “Chanson Sans Paroles” of Tschaikowsky, the “Minuet” from Haydn’s “Military Symphony,” and many other famous compositions. From the “Symphony Series,” two test- pieces for the Manitoba Musical Competition Festival have been selected for study. These are the beautiful and melodic “The Swan” of Camille Saint-Saens, and in sharp contrast, the “Prelude” from the “Arlesienne Suite No. 1,” com¬ posed by Georges Bizet. These two last mentioned selections will be played in “the festival,” into which Mr. Hubble has entered the orchestra in several classes. The orchestra has led a very secluded existence, appearing publicly on but three occasions. These appearances were diversions in the long period of train¬ ing and practice. They also afforded students an opportunity to hear the work which has been done. To conclude, the orchestra has completed a most success¬ ful year under the direction of Mr. Hubble’s talented baton, and has, let us hope, received no little enjoyment from its work with the finest of the classics. 46 The Mixed Choii Musical Festival was being lude a class for Junior Mixed This was the origin of the nd Miss Argue the girls’, until the as then ' placed under the baton of progressed both quickly and favor- of the group the feeling and shading st is probably due to Miss Argue’s ctive. One is reminded of Bernard ? contrast in several r lilting melody; while reminiscent at times of an o Gibson. The choir numbers been caught off pitch i Argue conducting, it will be nothing 47 The Male Voice Choir rt ss VJ Snider t MALE Voice Choir, first o the direction of Mr tested individually tl begun immediatel; is working i _ About sixty v Snider. In the early part of the year Mr. ally this number was reduced to thirty. Interest was lacking at the comme ment of the season, there seeming to be two distinct groups present, those ■ has gradu- lence- who tment. choir Practically all the w is and other selections, ;re available. One of tl as based until the test pieces for the Festiv be Emigrant,” a poem by R. L. Stevenson, s i the Festival, but the remaining selection SSS £S £• SgarSSSSffSS M GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 49 LIT Foreword An essential portion of the school curriculum is the fostering and encour¬ agement of literary endeavor by the students. Therefore, a “Short Story and Poem Competition” was held in conjunction with the Year Book. It was an¬ nounced that outside judges would be secured, but unfortunately this was im¬ possible. Accordingly, a group of impartial teachers offered to judge the stories and poems. Following the poems is a brief summing-up of the quality of the stories and poems handed in. It is by Miss Laidlaw. The Passerby By LOVELL CLARKE WAS an early autumn evening. I sat at the window of a London coffee shop. I had been ill for some time, but was now convalescing, and felt at peace with the world in general. Only one thing remained to mar my happiness, and ' that was the lack of funds. Finally I laid aside the newspaper which I had been reading and began to watch the throngs which now packed the fast-darkening street. It was one of the busiest streets of London, and as it was about six o’clock, it was filled with people of all descriptions—noblemen, business men, clerks, tradesmen, pick-pockets, gamblers, invalids and beggars. With all these different classes of people passing in front of me, it is not unnatural that I began to watch them and observe everyone with growing interest. Some were dressed flashily, some ornately, and others shabbily. Some walked briskly, some moder¬ ately, and others as slowly as if they were entirely oblivious of their surround¬ ings. No less interesting were their faces, which I was now able to observe, the street lamf s having been lit. Their characters were clearly stamped on their features, and their habits in their carriage. The slouch of the gambler and the hang-dog look of the cheap crook belied them at once, and I wondered how they could ever be mistaken for anything but what they were. 50 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Suddenly my attention was drawn to an elderly man who walked as though he had some definite purpose. His clothes had been fine in their day but were now threadbare. Upon observing him more closely I saw that he was not so poverty-stricken as I had supposed, for in his hand was an ebony-colored, gold- mounted walking stick. What could a beggar be doing with a gold-mounted walking stick? Somehow the walking stick did not seem in keeping with his clothes. This thought and his strangeness and purposeful look at once aroused my curiosity, and I was seized by one of those impulses which come over every individual at some time or other. Hurriedly taking my hat and coat, I ran from the shop and dashed after him. For what exact reason I do not know. I simply resolved that I would follow him until I had discovered his business, not that I am usually of a curious nature, but in this case I felt justified. I wore rubbers and thus the sound of my padding feet did not attract his attention. The crowds were now thinning out, and consequently I had little trouble in keeping him in view from a sufficient distance behind. Finally, he turned down a harrow street and then began to take such devious routes that I am unable to recount them, as I was not familiar with the streets of that Wonderful city. His travels took him, or us I should say, down several alleys, some of them so dark and foreboding that I was almost minded to give up my foolish intentions and return home. I did not, however, but kept determinedly on my way, hoping that my efforts would be brought to a successful conclusion. What sort of conclusion I did not know, rather let us say that I hoped my eve¬ ning would not prove uneventful. Finally my meditations were brought to an end by a distinct change in the behaviour of my man. Up to now he had been walking with a bent back, so hunched that he would ordinarily have excited pity. Now he straightened up and walked with head erect, but only along deserted streets. We now entered one of the important business streets on which there were few people at this Now my curiosity was aroused to the fullest degree, for I was positive that the object of my attentions was bent on some unlawful business. His fast walk brought him to a large jewellery store, which I knew to be one of the most prominent in the city. He stopped in front of it. At this moment I was startled by the booming of a nearby clock, which proclaimed the hour of nine. At the same moment I leapt back into the shadow of some buildings on my right and began to watch the man whose intentions were becoming clearer. Was he a crook after all? I thought I knew the look of the breed, but had not seen any trace of such a nature in his face. Instead, he looked like one to be respected. Finding no answer to my question, but knowing it would answer itself in the next few minutes, I drew further back and watched him with growing excitement. The stranger now took a shiny instrument from his pocket and began to make an incision in the glass of the shop. Up to this moment, the thought of a policeman had not entered my head; now I had looked around, but in vain. I have always been of a timid nature, having never distinguished myself in the paths of bravery, and therefore, I must be forgiven if I did not take the course most citizens would have taken. My lack of courage, however, did not deter me from at least trying to bring about the capture of this man. It would be comparatively easy, I thought, to follow him to his rendezvous, and thus bring him to justice. The stranger by this time having removed most of the expensive gems in the window, set off at his same brisk, yet unhurried walk. I waited for a few seconds and then ran silently after him, bobbing in and out of doorways so as to keep concealed as much as possible. This continued for quite a while, the street being a long one. Suddenly my man turned down an alley. I ran with all my speed, rounded the corner—but he had disappeared. I was heartily dis¬ couraged and was contemplating what to do next when I was roughly seized from behind. To my dismay it was a policeman. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL “Nearly got away, eh?” he said. “You didn’t have a chance. I was watching you all the time.” Horrified at this condemnation, I protested, and continued my protestations tor several blocks, the officer saying nothing but bundling me along all the while in an exceedingly rough manner. Finding that he would not listen to me, I cursed him for the blundering fool he was and resigned myself to my fate. Fifteen minutes’ walk brought us to the police station, where began the most nerve-racking experience I have ever undergone. It was a virtual third degree. First one would ask a question, then before I could answer another would start. Indeed their object seemed to be to confuse me so that my an¬ swers were of absolutely no value to them. When I attempted to protest against this treatment I received a well directed blow on the head. After an hour or so of this useless procedure, I was consigned to a bare cell until further information was unearthed. The coming of the next day brought with it more questioning and finally my release from prison on insufficient evidence. One would suppose that I would have been glad to get out of this escapade unharmed, but on the contrary. My ardor was heightened and I determined that I would track the thief to his hideout. My interest was increased, too, by the offer of a reward to the per¬ son who apprehended the thief. It was a considerable amount and nobody needed it more than I did. There being nothing else to do in the afternoon, I retraced my steps to the alley down which the culprit had turned. This alley was crossed by another. One branch of the latter led to the main street and the other into the slums. Since it was unlikely that he would show himself on a main street, I took the one which led in the other direction. After a good deal of thinking and no little deduction, my wanderings brought me to a vacant house which stood at the end of an obscure lane. I was positive that it was the one he must have en¬ tered, if any. I searched it, but found nothing. The stranger had planned his retreat well. Having thus come to a blank wall and having gathered practically no clues, I returned home. An interval of about two weeks passed. By that time I had almost forgotten my adventure, my mind being occupied in the meantime with business affairs. Another week passed, and having a little time at my disposal, I sat reflect¬ ing on the incident which came to my mind. I pictured every detail trying to make things fit, but with little success. My interest became greater the longer I thought upon the gold mounted walking stick! It couldn’t be mistaken. I re¬ solved at once to start again my search for the thief. The first snow fall had covered the city. I was walking home after a hard day’s work and was in the midst of the crowd which I had observed so closely a month or so previously. I walked with my hands in my coat pockets and my head bent. I was in a pensive mood, and heard neither the bustle of the crowd nor the traffic. I was aroused by an object which passed in front of my eyes. It was a gold mounted walking stick. Expectantly I looked up. It was not he. Instead it was a young man of medium height with lank fair hair. He did not in the least resemble the one I had expected it to be. A fortnight passed. I was at a party which was be ing held by the proprietor of the same jewellery store I had seen robbed. I had never been introduced to him, having come to the party only at a friend’s invitation. The owner was none other than the young man I had seen before. We shook hands. My sus¬ picions were immediately aroused. My hopes arose accordingly, but fell at the same moment. A jeweller robbing his own store! Perfectly ridiculous! Try as I would, I could find no further clue. I pondered upon these things for the rest of the evening, but it was not until I was leaving that I got any nearer the solution. The umbrellas had been placed in the hall, and among them was the gold-mounted walking stick. Upon examining it I was sure that it was the one I had seen in the hands of the stranger. 52 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL When I climbed into bed that night the clock had begun to strike twelve. At the sound of the last stroke I sat up in bed, the sweat pouring off me. What was the solution? I realized that I would have no rest until I had found it. I began to regret that I had ever followed the stranger. What trouble I had brought upon myself! Like a monster the question pursued me, day and night, hounding me relentlessly, deeper and deeper in to the problem until I came, as always, to the same blank wall. At last being unable to stand the strain any longer I went to a close friend, hoping that he would be able to help me. I had always had confidence in him, and though the possibility was remote, something might be made of the mystery. He listened attentively to my tale. I told him of the stranger and of my suspicions. When I had finished, he chuckled, much to my annoyance. “I can’t see anything funny in what I have told you,” I said frowning. “If that is all the help you can give me, I might as well go.” With that I began to take my hat and coat off the desk. “Wait a minute, Martin,” said my friend, “I am sorry if I have annoyed you, but the solution is quite simple. If you had read the newspaper more care¬ fully you would have solved your mystery at once.” “What is the solution?” my anger entirely forgotten. “Simply this. Our jeweller, Mr. Smith, finds that he is on the verge of bankruptcy. What does he do? He disguises himself, but makes one bad mistake.” “The gold mounted walking stick!” I exclaimed. “Exactly,” said my friend. “He then robs his own store.” “Ridiculous!” I said contemptuously. “Not so. If you reflect you will see why.” “But what could he hope to gain?” “The insurance,” was the simple answer. It was the following day. Again I was in the best of health. The past twenty-four hours had been very eventful, for in that twenty-four hours I had been made the recipient of a sum, small, but more than sufficient to pay the expenses of my convalescence. It is sufficient to say that the jeweller was brought to justice. He had played a clever game but lost, all because of a gold- mounted walking stick—and my curiosity. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL It Happened Like This By STAFFORD WILSON yejVIDNIGHT. The huge Waverley Mansion stood dark and forbidding at ft I I the very end of the fashionable Willow Park Drive. It had been reported in the local paper two days previously that its owner, Sir James Waverley, and his family, had left for a six months’ vacation in England; and now the splendid old mansion stood silent and spectre-like amid its thickly wooded grounds. The huge elms and oaks waved silently in the cool night air, while the mist settled like a protective blanket over the empty walks and their orna¬ mental shrubs and flower beds. Suddenly the bushes on the north side of the house moved startlingly. From above a small bush was seen what at first appeared to be a crudely colored half-moon. Closer examination, however, proved it to be no such exalted thing, but merely the patched seat of the working trousers of “Happy” Madigan, who was at the time creeping stealthily towards the mansion. Now, “Happy” Madigan was a gentleman at heart, and a good Samaritan in his own way. For instance, if anyone had any excess valuables lying around the house, “Happy” would obligingly see that they were put in a safe place— to his own commercial advantage. There were several drawbacks in “Happy’s” helpfulness, and one of them was the fact that most of the valuables put away were wanted, and not really excess at all. There was also the fact that “Happy” made all the profit on the riddance of these valuables. At the present moment the gracious Mr. Madigan was busily engaged in attempting to do the owner of the great house a favor, in the form of some relief work on the famed Waverley family jewels. He was now doing his best to gain access to the house without attracting the attention of the bothersome minions of the law. The latter had too often put a crimp into the plans of the obliging gentleman, and had caused him to have his hair cropped and to undergo a long rest before resuming his helpful operations. In his hand Mr. Madigan carried a small black bag, wherein he kept his surgical instruments, used for oper ating on obstinate and unyielding windows. The half-moon portion of ' ' Happy’s” pants, the huge black and white patch which covered nearly the whole of the seat of his nether garment acted, un¬ known to him, as a glaring beacon. Cautiously the intruder started for the mansion on his hands and knees through the shrubbery, until at last he reached his destination—the scullery window. Here there was a slight pause while the window was forced open with the aid of a jimmie. The bag was set on the sill and the checkered beacon was again outlined in the black night, followed by “Happy’s” legs as he crawled through the small aperture. The good Samaritan landed with a slight thump in a heap upon the floor, and having adjusted him¬ self, lowered the bag to the floor and cautiously shut the window. He began a little reconnoitering of his own. Walking hurriedly through the huge kitchen to what appeared to be the door of the hall leading to the main dining-room, he was pulled up sharply as he ran smack into solid wall in the breakfast room. He quickly recovered, however, and by reversing his direction managed to reach the door for which he was searching. As he entered the large dining-room, his blood froze and his knees felt weak and shaky. There, in a chair, sat someone in a full dress suit! For a second, “Happy” could not move. He stood and stared at the black and white object in the chair until, growing a little bolder, he took a few steps forward. From his new position he saw, to his immense relief, nothing more dangerous than a full dress suit thrown carelessly across the back of a chair. He took off his oddly-matched and patched attire, flung it on the floor and donned the classical suit which seemed to have been specially provided to replace his shabby garments. Mr. Madigan glanced disdainfully at his old apparel lying in disgrace upon the floor, and picking it up, he continued his tour of inspection of the ground floor of the mansion. When he came to the luxurious drawing-room, with all its beautiful furnishings, the fireplace attracted his attention. It inspired him with a desire to cast the old suit, beacon and all, 54 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL into its yawning mouth. This he proceeded to do, but not without assuring himself of its destruction, with the aid of a lighted match. As the embers of the discarded clothes were dying out, he distinctly heard a scratching sound in one of the other rooms. Somewhere in the house a window was being opened, but where, he knew not. And now, startled and thoroughly worried, “Happy” walked silently into the main hall and stood in waiting for the visitor. The noise which was heard by Mr. Madigan was none other than the entry of Reginald Allington-Smith, another gentleman with taking ways. Reginald considered himself a handsome and dashing chevalier of the Robin Hood type, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. The one flaw in Reggie’s idea of likening himself to that historical character was his view that the poor meant Allington-Smith, and that to him only should be given. The gallant Reginald was dressed in his customary smart business suit, with a carnation in his button¬ hole and a soft grey felt hat upon his head. He stood quietly in the study of the Waverley Mansion, and then for a brief second, proceeded slowly along the As Mr. Madigan came forward to meet the invader, Mr. Allington-Smith came to the door of the study and stepped boldly into the hall. There followed two resounding thumps, accompanied by two agonized grunts as Messrs. Alling¬ ton-Smith and Madigan sat down heavily on the floor, propelled by the force of their collision. The two sat and glared at each other through the darkness, both breathing heavily. Mr. Madigan was the first to recover and regain his feet He quickly decided upon a plan for the frustration and immediate removal of this porch-climber from his rightful “game.” The porch-climber, however, was not easily beaten, and he too formed a plan for the speedy exit of his ad¬ versary. As the brilliant “Happy” flashed on the lights with a dignified “Humph!” Reginald surprised that individual by using the very words which Mr. Madigan himself had intended to use. “Why .... why,” he said thunderously, “what are you doing in my house?” “Your house?” exploded the enraged “Happy,” “this is my house!” “Why man you’re crazy,” vehemently declared Reginald, “I am Sir James Waverley, and this is my house.” As he said this he -drew himself up to his full regal height of five feet three and one-half inches. This show of braggadocio did not deter the determined Mr. Madigan from his .purpose. He had the chances of some good “swag” and he was not going to lose them through any meddling sneak-thief such as this insignificant runt. He, in turn, stretched himself and puffed out his chest, sixty-six inches of sham indignation and bluff. “I’ll call the police and have you arrested if you don’t get out of my house,” he roared at the now doubtful Mr. Allington-Smith. The bluffer made no motions to carry out his threat and Reggie quickly regained his composure. Hadn’t he read that Mr. James Waverley was vacationing in England? Somehow he knew that this man was just a low-bred cat burglar. “Well,” he said haughtily, “ the fact that my house has been broken into by a burglar will not stop me from having my midnight snack.” He thought that this nonchalance on his part would show his opponent that Reginald Alling¬ ton-Smith was by far the smarter of the two, and walking into the kitchen, feeling as important as possible under the circumstances, he began searching for the light switch. He managed to find it only after journeying the length of the kitchen on the wrong side of the doorway. His glaring error filled him with uncertainty and Mr. Madigan with confidence. “I think I’ll have a chop tonight. Would you mind joining me, sir?” Reginald felt very humiliated at the idea of addressing such an inferior being as “sir.” However, he felt that he simply must do it to keep up his lordly manners in his masquerade as Sir James Waverley, and with these words he strolled non¬ chalantly to the frigidaire and opened one of its many doors. “Hang it all!” thought he, “why must it hatre been the wrong one?” Not to be outdone Mr. Madigan staked all on his luck and sprang forward. “This is the door,” he said with assurance. And so it was. Again Mr Allington-Smith began to have his doubts. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 55 I’ll get a frying pan for you,” offered “Happy” as he strolled over to the scullery and opened a cupboard. He was wrong. “Don’t trouble yourself ‘Mr. Waverley’,” ironically responded Reggie as he luckily chanced upon the right cupboard and withdrew from its spacious interior a huge, iron frying pan and placed it on the stove. The two chops were placed in it, and Reginald, now full of confidence, turned on a burner. Alas! It was the wrong one. Not completely discouraged, he tried another. That also was the wrong one. Now the enterprising “Happy” decided to cast his luck to the mercy of the Fates. He too was wrong! Undaunted by his earlier failures, Reggie tried again. Failure! Madigan in the meantime had bent down and was busily reading the names under the switches. “Ah! This is it,” he asserted and finally turned on the right one. Flustered with this success, the pesky “relief man” went one further. “I’ll get some plates,” he proffered, and turned to get them. There was a thump and a grunt. He turned around like a flash to see Allington-Smith in the grasp of a burly assailant who was certainly the better man and was fast lulling Reggie to sleep by thumping the heroic one’s head on the floor with consider¬ able force. Rushing to the stove, Madigan grasped the great frying pan and struck with all his force the bald pate of the huge one. It was the best “relief” job ever engineered by “Happy” Madigan. Reggie’s assailant dropped like a log to the floor. “Happy” stooped down to help the groggy Allington-Smith to his feet and left him swaying on his members while he bent down once more to pick up Reggie’s soft felt and place it on his own head. Running as fast as he could, while supporting his dazed comrade in trouble, Madigan made for the scullery. Arriving at his destination he picked Reginald up by the seat of his trousers and the scruff of his neck, hoisted him up on to the window sill, and gave him a push. He then clambered up himself, and holding tightly to his black bag, leaped to the ground. The retainer of the mansion regained consciousness a few moments later and ran to the window. There, in the moonlight, were the figures of “Happy” Madigan and Mr. Reginald Allington-Smith, racing off through the night with their coat-tails flying. Although the local newspaper had reported that Sir James Waverley had left for a six months’ vacation in England, it had not explained that their butler had been left behind to guard the house. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL POETRY 1st PRIZE Dream Ships By IRIS RUTHERFORD At even tide when the world’s at rest. From a port of mystic hue, A beautiful ship comes sailing O’er waves of rippling blue. Its decks are a-gleam with silver, Its masts are wrought of gold, Each swaying sail of moonbeams made, Hangs glistening fold on fold. It’s the ship of dreams embarking Till misty dawn breaks through, Carrying on board its cargo Of wonderful dreams come true. 2nd PRIZE The Storm By ALISON WARNER The air seemed foreboding, we heard the gulls cry As clouds gathered o’er us and dark¬ ened the sky. The wind moaned and whistled through forests of trees, The waters around were disturbed by the breeze. Each bird felt uneasy and flew to its nest. For a mist was approaching from out of the West; It came rapidly nearer, the sky dark¬ er grew, The storm burst upon us! The wind wildly blew! Great oaks and tall pine trees crashed to the ground. Waves lashing the rocks seemed to echo the sound! ’Neath the force of the rain the earth trembled with fear, The roar of the thunder was awful to hear. The storm soon abated, the dark clouds rolled by, The sun struggled forth and bright¬ ened the sky, Again the birds sang and all heaven was gay, But the havoc below lasted many a day. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 57 The Late-Room By MAUREEN CAMPBELL There’s something about a red-brick school That makes one long for the open air, To be out from under the teachers’ rule, With never a thought and never a care. When it looms up big before you And the bell re-echoes its chime, You think “Do I really have to go— What’s the use when I’m not on time?” For the general rule of Gordon Bell Is an hour at four for a minute late, And so “Better late than never” Is now “Better never than late.” The teachers stern their vigil keep O’er the victims in their power, And every teacher takes his turn In the “Late-Room” for an hour. When you think of the hour before you go, That one long hour of work, You wish you didn’t have to go, But it will be two hours if you shirk. So with footsteps ever-lagging To Room Three you wend your way, And with the others who were late For an hour there you stay. Judges ' Comments The judges of the Short Story and Poetry Competition or 1933 feel some¬ what reluctant to express an opinion concerning the quality of the material sub¬ mitted. Considering the number of pupils in the school, surprisingly few en¬ tered either stories or poems. It is to be hoped that a much larger entry will feature next year’s contest. With regard to the stories, the judges felt that the average story submitted was hardly of a standard worthy of High School students. There was a tendency to the “blood and thunder” type which too often tempts the amateur writer. The result, in most cases, is a cheap unwieldy mass of detail, lacking style and cohesion. Of the story which won first place, “The Passerby,” by Lovell Clarke, it may be said that the judges found no difficulty in fixing upon it as their unani¬ mous choice. It is written in a pleasantly discursive style. The plot is good and is worked up to a satisfactory climax. The story has atmosphere, which means that the reader re-lives the various happenings. Second place was awarded “It Happened Like This,” by Stafford Wilson. It has flashes of style of another variety. The characters are fascinating in their (Continued on page 58) GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Dr. Cordon Bell r r THE WORLD of today a great number of our finest public institutions are named after great public-service men—men who have rendered significant services to the community in medical, scholastic or political lines—men who have left something behind which will benefit future generations. Hence, in our city we have all our schools named after famed citizens of the past. Perhaps one of the best known is our own, named after Dr. Gordon Bell, a man well known for his tireless endeavors in the interests of public wel¬ fare and the advance of medical science. It is gratifying that, since our school was named after this marvellous doctor, the “powers that be have seen fit to raise the status of this institute of learning from that of a Junior High School to a High School proper, which means that in it will be laid the foundations of many a medical career, which will perhaps, be as notable as that of Gordon Bell himself. Dr. Gordon Bell was born on May 22nd, 1863, the son of John and Mary Ann (Wright) Bell. He was educated at Pembroke Collegiate Institute, and then was sent to the University of Toronto, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1886. After much hard work at the University of Manitoba he received his M.D. and C.M. degrees. A few years later, after further study, he com¬ menced practising his profession in Winnipeg. The name of Dr. Gordon Bell soon came to be quite famous, not only in medical circles, but also through all sections of the city, for he shared his pro¬ found knowledge with associates, gave unstintingly of his knowledge to his pro¬ fession, and ministered to rich and poor alike, irrespective of race, color, or He specialized in pathology and bacteriology and knew so much about these branches of medical science that his word was final in anything pertaining to these two sciences. In order to enlarge his store of knowledge, he took a post¬ graduate course at Vienna, where he chiefly studied the eyes. As a matter of fact, his thirst for knowledge was so great that it often took him away from his practise, and finally induced him to stop practising. Dr. Gordon Bell died in Winnipeg, mourned by all classes and especially the medical world. His death was a national calamity. Canada, and especially Winnipeg, lost a citizen whose influence for good will long be felt and whose sincere efforts in relieving the sufferings of the sick will be forever remembered. A fitting tribute to such a great man is to have a school named after him— an institution where all his ideals of humanity and benevolence will be taught to the future citizens of Canada. As for those of us in this school, his life and the principles for which he stood should be an inspiration and a guide to every Gordon Bell student. Judges’ Comments (Continued from page 57) tendency to be “different.” The plot, however, is somewhat weak from a struc¬ tural standpoint. The poems were more uniform in quality, and it was not quite as easy to decide upon the winners. “Dream Ship,” by Iris Rutherford, seemed more poetically inspired than the majority, and was deemed worthy of first place. “The Storm,” by Allison Warner, is also good poetically, and ranks second. It is the earnest desire of the judges that Gordon Bell students, in the years to come, will foster a keener and more active interst in the Short Story and Poetry Competition. GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL DOMESTICWiSCIENCE Importance of Home Economics HANDS should be the great art servants of the mind. The training Cj of the hands always reacts upon the growing mind of a child. With this truth to guide us, it is easy to see why Household Arts and Domestic Science should hold a very important place in our school curriculum. It matters not what vocation in life a girl may choose, she should be equipped with the knowledge and ability to manage her own personal and household affairs. In Domestic Science a girl is given every opportunity to use her own initiative in the planning and carrying out of balanced meals, correct and attractive table¬ setting, and service. Psychologists tell us that the attractive arrangement of the food, served with spotless linen and glistening glass, will increase the digestibility of the food. The study of food values teaches a girl to be more economical in planning meals, avoiding waste, and providing all the nutrition that is neces¬ sary on a definite budget. The actual cooking of different dishes that make up the various courses in a meal gives a girl the practical experience that is essential to make cooking for her what it really is—one of the finest creative arts. The study of Household Arts holds many opportunities for creative genius and provides an all-around development of one’s sense of line, color and design, with the tactile skill in developing original ideas. In clothing classes two girls may start with the same pattern for a frock, but the finished garments will pre¬ sent quite different appearances, each girl having worked into her dress some of her own individuality. That “the hand is the executive organ of the body” is truly shown in this department when a girl skillfully assembles her articles of clothing to make a perfect ensemble. The girls learn that the smallest detail is important; the basting, stitching, and pressing of a single seam may make or mar a frock. She also learns the essentials of correct dress, the suitability of a costume for each and every occasion. Today, when accessories play such an important part, she takes great enjoyment in varying her costume. One pattern for one costume, plus two blouses, equals two costumes—that’s the way of Spring fashions. Thrift is displayed also in millinery by making the ever popular beret, the new Fez, or Watteau hat, from odds and ends left over from their dresses, suits or coats. The textile course in Household Arts teaches how to test and judge fabrics, from the standpoint of quality; how to become more discriminating in taste; how to make wiser selection in clothing and house-furnishings from the view point of beauty and utility. Included in this course of Home Economics, is the practical instruction in the proper care of articles after they have been made or purchased. After an extensive study of the different fibres, a girl is then prepared to see the value of laundry principles. Laimdry methods awaken a sense of responsibility in the student and a pride in the possession of a well-kept wardrobe. If a student shows adaptability and interest in Home Economics, she would be well advised to continue her studies along this line, fitting herself for one of the many openings available. Having completed her course in Home Economics, there is an interesting variety of special vocations from which to choose. Dietetics; tea-room management; teaching, cooking, and food research will appeal to some, while others may choose designing of hats and dresses, textile research; interior decorating; or teaching Household Arts in the schools. Graduates in Home Economics are particularly sought after by managers of large departmental stores to act as buyers and consultants in many departm ents. 60 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL THE CHIEFS TEPEE The Chief’s Tepee was a characteristic example of the use of illustration. The exploits and family traits of the Chief were so blazoned on his house walls that his neighbors —Sareee and Pigan, Blood and Biackfoot—were properly impressed. These symbols of accom¬ plishment maintained reputation and leadership. 7 The beginning of Advertising is still a picture. Commerce responds most readily to the pictured page. The Chief Tepee ' is well known by the quality of its illustrated appeals. Brigden illus¬ trations have maintained the leader¬ ship for their clients in the West for ADVERTISING BTUQDTNS OF WINNIPEG LIMITED ARTISTS • PHOTOGRAPHERS • ENGRAVERS GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Robert Louis Stevenson got marfied and went on his honeymoon. It was then he wrote “Travels with a Don¬ key.” Miss Argue—“As we walk outdoors on a cold winter’s morning, what do we see on every hand?” Betty B.—“Gloves.” It is easy to identify the owner of a car. He is the one who, after you have shut the door opens it and slams it harder. Customer—“Your dog seems very fond of watching you cut hair.” Barber—“It isn’t that, sometimes I snip off a bit of the customer’s ear.” At the Dance Grace H.—I simply adore that funny step. Where did you pick it up. Russ G.—Funny step, nothing. I’m losing my garter. Little Johnny, whose mother was continually checking him up for swear¬ ing, came running into the house. “Mother,” he said, “is it swearing if I say Rotterdam.” ‘No, my boy,” she replied, “that’s the name of a city.” “Well,” said Johnny, “Mary ate all the fudge and I hope it will Rotterdam teeth.” An optimist is a fellow who thinks his wife has quit cigarettes when he finds cigar butts in the ash trays. Lady—“I suppose you’ve been in the navy so long you are accustomed to sea legs.” Sailor—“Why, lady, I wasn’t even looking.” Mary—“Is your husband a book worm?” Jane—“No, just an ordinary one.” Wife—“How would you like mother for dinner?” Husband—“Fried.” “I’m fed up on that,” said the baby pointing to the high-chair. Boss—“When you called up my wife and told her I would be detained at the office, what did she say?” Steno—“She said, ‘Can I depend on that?’ ” Mr. Kangaroo—“But, Mary, where is the child?” Mrs. Kangaroo—“Good Heavens, I’ve had my pockets picked.” Johnny, aged seven, gazed at the leopards for a long time and then asked his mother: “Say, is this the dot¬ ted lion everybody asks dad to sign Neil—“Does Fred still walk with that old slouch of his?” George—“No, I hear he is going with a better woman now.” Etta—“Gee, that date was fresh last night.” Mona—“Why didn’t you slap his face?” Etta—“I did, but take my advice and don’t slap a guy when he’s chewing tobacco.” George M. — “How do you spell sense?” Doc L. A.—“Dollars and cents or horse sense?” George M.—“Well, like in “I ain’t seen him sense.’ 62 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Down Our Alley GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Helen ' s Hen(e)ry There was a young lady called Helen, Whose history was brainy, I’m tellin’; Along came a test, She wrote with much zest, But somethin’ went wrong with her spellin’. Moral—Though a Henry is a king, a henery is a place to keep hens in. (Helen Thompson) Reply to “Helen’s Hen(e)ry”— The Reason Why! “Oh, Henery, the Second, I do declare, I’ve added an “e,” to you unaware. And though you’ve been dead some hundred years My error quite moves my friends to tears!” “Now, Helen,” they said, “A ‘henery’ is A place where the baby chicks are ‘riz’; The Nursery where the hen children grow, Has nothing to do with Kings; you know.” Daughters of Eve, do “can” the din! ’Tis not such an inconceivable sin; For you’11 find if you read your history through That some kings were “eggs,” and bad ones too!!! And if Henry were here, and had his way, You might be minus a head today. As for me—he might add in a mood perverse, “Bring here the girl who composed this verse!” (Helen McDowell) Making Friends Everywhere ' A Post Card containing your name and address will bring to you a generous sample of “FORT GARRY TEA.” Write to: j|r TWsiinvTJag (Laiitpann. Wholesale Division 93 MAIN ST. 64 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL School Field Day 100-Yard Dash- Primary -J. Holloway Junior ___Len. McCullough Intermediate _F. Woods Senior _H. Purdy Half Mile- Primary -W. Spafford Junior-S. Cumberland Intermediate _A. Whiteford Senior __G. Horton Mile- Intermediate —Ivan Phillips Senior _G. Horton Broad Jump— Primary . W. Spafford Junior_S. Cumberland Intermediate _L. Cohen Senior _H. Newell Shot Put- Primary .__ W. Spafford Junior_D. Small Intermediate _D. Simpson Senior .T. Kendall High Jump— Primary_W. Spafford Junior-D. McKay Intermediate _D. Simpson Senior -W. 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Limited FUNERAL DIRECTORS Broadway at Furby Telephone 37 211 Compliments of Wolseley Drug Store M. Hoffer, Druggist 775 Wolseley - Phone 37 430 Compliments of BREEN BROS. Chrysler - Plymouth Automobiles GORDON BKLL HIGH SCHOOL LOOK AHEAD!! Patronize our Advertisers. Say that you saw their advertisement in the Purple and Gold and thus facilitate the sale of ads for next year’s Year Book. These firms are all noted for their integrity. Bender Bootery Brigden’s of Winnipeg, Ltd. Broadway Florists Breen Motor Co. Ltd. Brathwaite’s, Limited Clarke-Leatherdale Co. Ltd. Crux Studios Dr. Leggett Davis Dry Cleaners Dominion Business College Dingwall ' s Limited Danaher Transfer Dr. Harold Best T. Eaton Co. Ltd. Francis Connor Gus’ Barber Shop Hoffer’s Drug Store Hignell Printing Co. Hudson’s Bay Company Ken. Crowder Sports Store James Houston Modern Dairies Moore’s Taxi Limited May Veysey Mardell’s Grocery Security Storage Sir Isaac Pitman Shorthand Co. Shaw’s Sport Store Thos. Jackson Fuel Co. Thompson Funeral Home University Book Service Wesley College William Neilson’s Limited Wolseley Shoe Repair _ Wolseley Barber Shop GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL EATON ' S PORTRAIT SERVICE When At School The Eaton Studio offers up-to-the- minute service on satisfactory class groups and graduation portraits. When You Graduate —the Studio will serve you with photographs for the press, formal portraits and passport service. Satisfaction is assured — prices are moderate in all branches. Portrait Studio—Seventh Floor, Portage. T. EATON C?, PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS — THEY PATRONIZE US GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL John G.: “Don’t you think Myrtle looks ugly in that ultra low cut dress?” Bill H.: “Not so far as I can see.” Mother: “Did that young man kiss you last night?” Daughter: “Now, mother, you don’t suppose he came here on purpose to hear me sing.” PHONE 95 321 GRADUATION BOUQUETS Fresh Flowers Daily Proabtoap Jflortsts Ernest Cholakis, Manager 241 Portage Ave. - Winnipeg MOVING — STORING PACKING — SHIPPING Household Goods As it should be done Security Storage LIMITED Phone 37 171 Frances E. G. Connor Teacher of Piano and Theory Wolseley Shoe Repair (Under New Management) Nothing but first class work done Give us a trial — Shoe shine 676 WOLSELEY AVE. Phone 37 543 Save Money SUITS n Dry Cleaning (Cash and Carry) Davis Cleaners Dyers Cor. Sherbrook and Wolseley “Uneasy lies the hair that’s badly cut”—so for your hair’s sake let Gus cut it . . . CUS BARBER SHOP 536 Broadway (Next Osborne St. W.) BENDER Bootery Charming Shoes 402 Portage Ave. - Phone 22 244 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS — THEY PATRONIZE US GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Sporting Goods We carry a complete stock of seasonal lines for BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, TENNIS, SWIMMING, CRICKET, GOLF, Etc. EVERYTHING GOOD IN SPORTING GOODS Shaw ' s Sport Store Limited 387 Portage Avenue Opp. the Boyd Bldg. Pianist and Teacher 849 Wolseley Ave. Ph. 33 114 University Book Service Association A Clearing Bureau for Educational Texts 624 Broadway, The Commodore WINNIPEG Phone 71 207 Phone 52 554 There was a girl named Passion; [ asked her for a date; I took her out to dinner, My gosh, how Passionate! GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Ken. Crowder ' s SPORT SHOP Football - Softball - Baseball Hockey Sweaters and Equipment Golf Clubs and Fishing Tackle “It Pays to Play ” 229 PORTAGE AVENUE Opposite General Post Office Phone 94 136 Judge: “Well, here you are again, Rastus.” Rastus: “Yassah, Boss, I’se back afore you again, but dis time I got a cause.” Judge: “Well, what is it Rastus?” Rastus: “Judge, what would you do, if someone steal your gal?” Judge: “I’d cut her company, Ras¬ tus.” Tuition in Matriculation, etc. James Houston, B.A. Compliments of Thos. Jackson Sons Ltd. FUEL MERCHANTS Builders’ Supplies 370 Colony St. Phone 37 021 All Our Taxis are Insured MOORE ' S TAXI LIMITED Cor. Donald and Graham 28 333 THRU SERVICE WE GROW 20 Stations 3 Switchboards PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS — THEY PATRONIZE US GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL The Staff, Exclusive of Teachers © HE SERVICE STAFF of the Gordon Bell High School consists of Miss Blanchard, the school “steno,” Mr. Doyland, Mr. Harkness, and Mr. Sutherland, the school caretakers. This is Miss Blanchard’s first year with the Bell, and she is a great asset to the school in general and co-operates whole-heartedly in every activity. Miss Blanchard is in charge of the Lost and Found Bureau, and assistant manager of affairs in the office. We sincerely hope she will be with the school for many more years. Mr. Doyland, as head of the service staff, has served five faithful years with the school. He has always been a help to the student iri trouble, and also of great assistance to any activity within the school. Mr. Doyland is a member of the St. John’s Ambulance Corps, as are his two assistants, Mr. Harkness and Mr. Sutherland. Their knowledge of this art has been very beneficial to the stu¬ dent body. Mr. Harkness, assistant service man, has been with the school for six years and holds the official record. We know through his long service that Mr. Hark¬ ness has availed himself to the utmost in supporting school activities. We sincerely hope Mr. Harkness will be with the school another six years or more. Mr. Sutherland, who is more or less the Clark Gable of the service group, has been with the school for his first year. He is well known by the athletes of the school as he was trainer of the Rugby and Track teams. When it comes to school activities and Mr. Sutherland’s part, the school is not weakened one particle. The one thing we would like to know is—“Where did you get that (straw) hat?” How To Speak in Public By C. F. CARR and F. E. STEVENS with a Foreword by the late T. P. O’Connor, M.P. Adequate and efficient pub¬ lic speaking is a gift which is given to the few, but which can be acquired by the many. In popular lan¬ guage and in an interesting and practical manner, this book indicates the way . . . $ 1.00 Sir Isaac Pitman Sons (Canada) Limited 70 Bond St. - Toronto GIFTS Select Your Distinctive Gifts from a Distinctive Source DINGWALL ' S WESTERN CANADA’S FAVORITE GIFT STORE PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS — THEY PATRONIZE US 72 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL Life is before you; from the fated road Ye cannot turn. Then take ye up the load. Not yours to tread or leave the unknown way — Ye must go o’er it, meet ye what ye may. Gird up your souls within you to the deed; Angels and fellow spirits bid you speed. -SELECTED Compliments of The HICNELL PRINTING Co. Phone 86 527 Nokomis Bldg. - Winnipeg GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 73 PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS — THEY PATRONIZE US GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL 75 GORDON BELL HIGH SCHOOL CONGRATULATIONS We extend hearty congratulations to the 1933 Graduates of Gordon Bell High School. We hope they may find the realization of their every ambition in the years to come. DOMINION BUSINESS COLLEGE On the Mall PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS — THEY PATRONIZE US