Kennedy Collegiate Institute - Kencoll Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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26 THE KENCOLL 1941 ..IIHH11HHIIHIllllllHIHIHIIHIIIIIIIIIIIMIMI WORDS I LIKE AND DISLIKE By Betty McKim If I were to sit down some evening and think of just a few ol the different words that I know, and whether they were beautiful or not, a great part of the evening would quickly pass away. As a help in doing this, A. G. Gardiner’s essay on “Word Magic might he con¬ sidered. I heartily agree with Gardiner in his opinion that a word is made beautiful Iry its setting and by the dis¬ tinction of its use. As Gardiner points out. a simple word such as quiet’’ seems very beautiful when read in the line by Keats: The holy time is quiet as a nun. Other common words which perhaps might be heard several times a day are “softer and “still . On merely hearing these pronounced there is no particular reason for liking them, and yet when they appear in Tennyson’s poem The Lotos Eaters , we can almost feel ourselves in the beautiful dreamy land of the Mild-eyed melan¬ choly Lotos-eaters “there is sweet music here that softer falls Than petals from blown roses on the grass, Or night dews on still waters between walls Of shadowy granite, in a gleaming pass. Shelley seems to have the power to make us cither like or dislike a word. In his poem “Ozymandias from his use of “sneer I have a feeling of the coldness and bitterness of this word. In talking of the great king, he mentions “the wrinkled lip and sneer of cold com¬ mand. Jon son also, although not with the intention of making us dislike the w ' ord says: Yet three filled zodiacs had he been The stage ' s jewel. In this setting, “zodiac seems overdone and not at all suited for the purpose of talking about a child. John Masefield gives another illustration of the beauty that a word such as “dipping possesses. Stately Spanish galleon coming from the Isthmus Dipping through the Tropics by the palm-green shores. Considering the different words that are in a person’s vocabulary it would be quite impossible to think of them as being merely liked or disliked. For, as A. G. Gardiner explains, it is not only the word itself, but its use which must influence your and my opinion. Training the Woman: In the old days the woman knew her proper sphere. Each woman was given a course of training, according to an old article in our possession. We quote except for the words we can’t translate. “A blow with a whip or club excites combatativeness or fear in the woman. Study the character of your wo¬ man—not the nature of woman in general, hut of the woman which you w f ish to control. Woman differ in their dispositions just as men do: and each one is to he approached, attracted, pleased, and controlled accord¬ ingly. The woman is impressed with her Master’s wishes. If man needs “precept upon precept, line upon line.” in order to learn his lessons well, how much more true is this ot the woman, which is below man in con¬ sciousness and the reflective faculties. “Buckle a four pound weight around the ankles (lead is preferable), ride your woman briskly with these weights on her ankles, twitching each ear alternately, by this means you will immediately throw ' her into a pace. After a while replace these lead weights with leather ones. This process will make her a smooth and easy pacer. In all training, a very light skelton or gig should he used. “For every day use the most economical gait for a woman is a fast walk. Girls can be taught to walk quickly by following them with a small switch, starting them, when inclined to go slow, into a quicker pace. After they are harnessed, keep fast walking in mind, and when on level ground, or going up a hill w ' ith a light load, urge them to their utmost until five miles on hour becomes a habit. A remarkable feat should always be rewarded by a handful of oats or a carrot.” LADIES! We apologize! The original manuscript was vague: and all through we seem to have written the word “woman where “horse” appeared in the original. Sorry. It will not happen again. McMASTER UNIVERSITY HAMILTON. ONTARIO COURSES In liberal arts, experimental and social sciences are offered preparing for busi¬ ness. commerce and industry, social service, law, industrial chemistry, teaching. DEGREES Awarded at completion of specified courses are, B.A., M.A., B.Sc., B.D. SCHOLARSHIPS Twelve scholarships of $700 or $( 50 each are offered for competition on Upper School examinations. Many scholarships are also offered in course. RESIDENCES Comfortable, modem residence accom¬ modation for both men and women. For Full Information Write THE REGISTRAR McMASTER UNIVERSITY HAMILTON, ONTARIO

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IIMIMMIIIIItimillMIIIIIIIIIIIIMMlMIII 28 THE KENCOLL 1941 ..... COMPLIMENTS OF IMPERIAL SHOES 421 Ouellette Avenue Shoes For the Entire Family THROUGH THE KEYHOLE What tall, dark and handsome second former some¬ times walks home—east from school—with eight girls? You don’t believe it? Well, we counted ’em. He must have something! The cadets have an article to themselves, but after that beautiful drill they put on the other afternoon we can’t restrain ourselves from adding a bit more. You looked fine boys’ Congratulations to you Major Young. ♦ I OF went on a weiner roast not long ago. One girl went “stag”. Two of the young gentlemen of the class brought her home. Nice work, say we! ! A number of the girls about the school have made a definite improvement in their standing, as far as school work is concerned, since Easter. There is considerably less to distract their attention, in some of the classes that now look like a class in a Finishing School for Young Ladies. ♦ Don Webb, an ex-pupil of Kennedy paid the school a visit a few weeks ago. He was accompanied by a friend. The girls took one look at his friend and—well! Did any of the girls drive out to visit you that week¬ end Elbe? Ruth Howie has had a dreamier than ever look in her eyes lately; and she was overheard to reniark, “If he gets his leave . . . ” Come on Ruth, let us in on it. Marg. Jackson has taken quite an interest in tennis, lately. Or is it a tennis player? ♦ Hazel Lenardon turns the loveliest rose colour when anyone mentions the name, “Lu’ Her friends have been telling Beverley Mackenzie to be careful or she’ll burn her fingers. George is pretty hot stuff! Congratulations to Jim Smith! Kennedy has had many musicians of whom she could be proud. As long as Jtm is around we know where to look for the musical laurels. ♦ Hazel Rossoni’s brother was outstanding at the Track Meet. Why don’t you bring him to Kennedy Hazel—he would be another star in our galaxy. Betty Macdonald seems to be interested in a “40” maroon Ford. ♦ Bob Davy is having a good time even though Gay nor is in Toronto. Could Betty make the “Eternal Triangle.” Jack Hubbell lost his “K” pin but now he has another one. How about it “Jonesy ? The sorority in 11B adopted a prayer (a-men). Wc hope their prayers are answered. Wouldn’t you think Jack Prince would be jealous now that Bob CouIson gives Elaine Lucas so much of his time. But mavbe Jack has other things to think about. Why is Mr. Walter always looking so anxi ously to the back of the 11B class room. Is he still waiting for that “smack”? Mr. Walter must have very enjoyable evenings chew¬ ing his daily collection of gum. Its about time Bill Pollen found a new girl friend don ' t you think so Marg? You know, “In the spring a young man’s fancy turns to “lighter” things.