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

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4 . 3 Q 532 Tl-IE I'1ElQIVI'Ef N Margaret Cowan, active vice-president of the Literary Society, competent Big Sister Officer of the Girl's Athletic Association, clever actress in the School Play and would- be dentist, 'has played her part in Humbers- side's activities with her usual zeal. Marg's creed must be, the true success is to labour. Lorne Smith has been directly connected With the Hermes Staff for three years, and has been active in the School Plays. Wheii he is not subduing Latin and Greek verbs, he is either listening to some funny story or pursuing a deliquent contributor to the Hermes. During her three years at Humberside, Gwen Morison has been one of the School's outstanding characters. Her activities have not limited her to the attainment of knowledge, for she has taken a prominent part in Humber- side's social and literary movements. Vlfayne Allman, Humberside's super-saxo- phonist, who can make a saxophone cry, laugh and talk, has been the life of many Literary Meetings. As leader of the collegians, Wayne deserves much creditg yet music is not his only Joan Garton, the efficient social convenor of the G.A.A., besides being a talented pianist, displays marked academic and dramatic ability. For the past three years, while keep- ing up an admirable record in her studies, she has taken a prominent part in the School Play. 85 forte, for it is none other than he who is Assistant Humour Editor of the Hermes.

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E THE H gram gf N Home Acres When the curtain went up on the night of the School Play, it was greeted with exclamations of delight. At last Humberside's stage had real scenery! The audience suddenly grew tense when, after a sharp knock at the door, the countrified old maid. Ann Rickett, entered. The plot quickly unfolded on the return of big brother John VVhitman from two years of college life. His newly acquired culture led him to despise farm life and his sister Rose's country swain, David Holden. He and his college friend, Wilf1'ed Clay, persuaded his maiden aunt, Jane Whitirian, who had been mother to him and Rose, to dis- pose of the farm. Act two took place in the richly furnished drawing-room in their new city home, where the hired girl and man supplied the comedy as the French maid and butler. Owing to the cupidity of VVilfred Clay, Helen Dalton and Jim Ferguson, the VVhit- man money was lost and they were compelled to leave the city. The last act revealed the fact that As You Un Friday evening, January 24, the University Extension Players appeared on the Humberside stage, when they presented As You Like lt' So anxious were the people to see this play that the house was sold several days before the performance. At Poetry This year, under the guidance of Miss Stewart, a poetry club has been formed of students from V-A, V-B, and IV-A who are interested in the study and writing of poetry. As a Dave Holden had bought the farm and brought the VVhitmans back to the old homestead. Here followed a touching reunion between Rose and her rustic sweetheart. Enoch and Lib surprised everyone with the announce- ment of their engagement. The climax was reached when the repentant Helen Dalton begged for- giveness of john VVhitman, and the curtain fell on the happy lovers. Much of the credit for the play goes to Mr. Wooldridge, who was able to obtain such fine co-operation among the actors and his committee. The caste consisted of the following players: Ann Rickett ............ Margaret Gravelle 'lane VVhitman ..,.......,..,........,. Ruth Agnew David Holden ....... Pete Lewis Rose VVhitman ......... ...,,. - Ioan Carton Lib ..,,,..........,.............. .............., i -Xudrey Till Enoch .................i....,,...,....,,...,..,,,...,.,,. Max Page John Xllhitman ......... Harvey Williailis Vtlilfred Clay ...............i................. Den Mills Helen Dalton ......................i. Doris Collins ,lim Ferguson ,,.............,.,...,..,.. Harry Gula Director...Mr. M. ll. VVooldridge, B.A. Lzlze It intervals during the play, interesting music was presented, some of which was four hundred years old. All Humbersiders wish to express their appreciation to the company and musicians who so graciously provided entertainment. Club result, more students have submitted poems for the Hermes than in any previous year. It is to be hoped that with this favourable beginning, the poetry club may enjoy a successful future.

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THE r-igrawlgf' XXX H all K uxyllrm .Xm l? Never have Humbersiders enjoyed a greater privilege than that of listening to Dr. E. Barker, lecturer, author, and medical advisor to ex-president Taft. Witli the language of a born orator, Dr. Barker portrayed conditions found among the younger generation. He tried to make the students realize the dangers and temptations that lay before them, and pointed out how they might be avoided. Pk if Pk Late in 1929, Humberside had the pleasure of listening to Mr. Booth, who is said to have spoken before more students of High School age than any other living man. He related many interesting anecdotes, chieliy personal, and explained how he had profited by his own mistakes. Play the game squarely, said Mr. Booth, and live up to the history and traditions of your school. 86 is Sp ealzers Rev. ti. .X. l,eichliter, one of Toronto's outstanding ministers who is in great demand as an after- dinner speaker, gave the students at one of our morning assemblies, a rousing address on the subject: y l Last fall, we were indeed fortunate in obtaining as a speaker, one of the most noted men in the financial world, Mr. lleck, who in his capacity as Director of the Personnel of the N.Y. Stock Exchange, has aided thousands of boys of High School age. The theme of his inspiring discourse was XYhat you are to be, you are now becoming. He likewise endeavoured to impress upon his listeners the necessity of having a good character in the business world. wk :K ak Recently Humberside extended to Mr. bl. P. Hagerman, otherwise known as the boy's friendfl a royal welcome that will never be forgotten by those present. After an absence of four years, Mr. Hagerman has returned to continue his labours among Canadian boys. In a very forceful address he endeavoured to show the value of true friendship and the necessity of always climbing as we journey through life.