Kelvin High School - Kelvin Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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MANITOBA COAT-OF-ARMS, ARCH OF PEACE TOWER, OTTAWA HIS coat-of-arms of Manitoba is carved in stone near the apex of the arch of the Peace Tower, Ottawa. The picture was specially taken for the “Kelvin Year Book through the courtesy of the National Film Board and is here reproduced for the first time. The rugged beauty of the crest with its buffalo and the cross of St. George is enhanced by the symbolism of its setting, the oak and maple leaves, the pine cone, the prairie crocus, and the Indian corn. The sun playing over the whole with its light and shade brings all into relief and gives the feeling of depth and a sense of solid strength.

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ADMINISTRATION-FACULTY jy ANITOBA first came into world history during the adventurous days of the early 17th century through a desire to find a short sea route to the riches of the Orient and through a strong European demand for more beaver fur to make men ' s hats. The first white visitor off the coast of the great northern bay which still bears his name was Henry Hudson in 1611 sailing the Discovery in search of a North West Passage. His fate is unknown. Accord ing to the records, the first white man to set foot on Manitoba soil was Sir Thomas Button in 1612. He took possession of the country for the King of England. This northern part of Manitoba has been British territory ever since, and has been under one flag longer than any other extensive part of British North America. EVER-CHANGING PERMANENCE MANITOBA ' S COASTLINE, HUDSON BAY