Humberside Collegiate Institute - Hermes Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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, l , - , ' X W THE Hl2f2MEf T he New Mural Paz'nz'z'ng The unveiling of the second of the live panels which are to comprise a complete mural decoration on the western side of our auditorium, was one of the most interesting features of our latest commencement. The splendid subject and the artistic beauty of the work again drew much praise to the school and to the artist. The imaginative powers and the skill of Mr. Lismer are as well shown in this treatment of an historical theme as they were in last year's expression of an allegorical one. To those who have seen this panel, as well as to those who have only the accompanying picture to study, his interpretation will be of interest. This panel, if taken literally, is chronologically impossible, for all the figures gathered here never could have appeared in one spot together. History is a movement in time-a picture or a decoration is a movement in space. So the painter takes a liberty, as one might say, poetic licence, and, for the purpose of giving a pictorial expression of figures, great in the history of Canada, he assembles them on this hillside. XVe know they recede in time and that will help us to see them also receding in space. This panel is, in a way, a symbol of early endeavour to establish a foothold in the New World, and represents the explorers who dared the seas and the wild untrodden wilderness to make a new home for the white man in the West. In the distance, fainter in colour and weathered in the mists of time, are the Vikings, almost too remote for pictorial expression. Then comes Cabot: down the picture toward the centre is Cartier, and below him, the central figure of all, the founder of New France, Champlain. To his right is a typical Coureur de Bois, then De La Salle, with the standard. 'Coming into the picture from the left are the religious figures of Jesuit and nun. At the foot of the panel, to the left, is the huge figure of an Indian, proud and warlike, also a little lndian maid. These represent the old inhabitants of the new world. In the background is a vista of sea and ships and mountains. This panel is nearly all French in its figures, but so was our history in the early days. The next panel will show the British, with Wolfe and others. At the foot of the panel is a long one supplementing the upright panel and balancing the blue of the zenith-this represents the idea of the coming of the white man. All on the left of the central panel will represent f'The Contributions of the Old World, of those who came, and saw, and conquered. The panels to the right of the central panel will represent The Contributions of the New VVorld, of those who were the early settlers, farmers and pioneers who conquered the prairies and the forests for our sustenance, who brought us of the present day comfort, wealth, and educational opportunities. -M. Hand, V-A. 16

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Tl-15 I-lgliawlgfl H ec Creighton Mr. Creighton-popular teacher, star coach, all-round friend-how we loved him and shall remember him. Hec', ffor since he is no longer a teacher. would not mind our calling him thatl was with us only in 1927-8, but during those two years, won the admiration of the whole student body and the hearts of the girls as Well as those of the boys. ln the hall, Hec knew and spoke to everyone, the star of the rugby team and the first former who didn't know a rugby ball from a balloon. On the rugby field or basketball floor, he had a way of arousing the fellows' spirit, which won many thrilling games for the 'fGarnet. Grey and White. It was in the capacity of coach that many of us learned to know him as a friend, but Mr. Creighton considers every Humbersider a personal pal, and was, and is, ready to help us in any way he can. The news of his leaving came to us as a shock, a sudden jolt. VVe had learned to love him dearly, and were sorry to lose him, but not half as sorry as he was to leave Humberside. However, he has gone to VVindsor, where it Will be convenient for some American college to hire his services, and another of our best all-round coaches, athletes and regular fellows will be lost to Canadian sport because we can't afford to keep him. There is nothing Hec would sooner have done than stay at Humberside, but he has much to look forward to, and we all join in saying: Best o' Luck, Hec l -Bill Lcarlzuzalz, V-el. A Word from the Bzmhess Manager With the publication of this issue another business year in the life of the Hermes has come to a close. lt has been the biggest and best year that the Hermes has ever known. No matter how many fine authors, poets, humorists and artists we may have in our school, it would be impossible to present their efforts to you, in the form of a magazine, without adequate financial management. Few readers realize the large expenditures involved in the publication of a magazine such as the Hermes. The printing, of course, is the greatest single item of expense. Then there is a large sum for engraving and numerous other expenses which, taken all together, make a total of over a thousand dollars. If the Hermes, as it has been able to do in the past, can meet these expenses, and, after all debts have been settled, show a profit, then, its success, not only from a financial standpoint, but from every other angle, is assured. That the Hermes is a success financially is due to a variety of reasons. The income obtained from advertising and from subscriptions has been, as it is in every publication, the principal source of revenue. The capable handling of the circulation department by Louis Marks of V-A has been responsible for an appreciable increase in the number of copies printed this year, in spite of 13