Lisgar Collegiate Institute - Vox Lycei Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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42 VOX LYCEI the whole progrannne was handled without delay, thanks to the keen calcula- tions of Mr. Strader and his trusties behind the scenes. Like the proverbial rose born to blush unseen they carried on mystic operations akin to the un- loading of Barnum and Baileys three-ringed wonder in the good old days. li. Rickwood. Director of Stage: S. XYallace, assistant: A. R. Tilley, Director of Properties, and Mr. XY. Smeaton. Director of lighting, and their Connnittees did much to make the Concert a success. Nor do we forget tiordon Ogilvie and his efncient Cadet ushers, who en- deavoured to make each one in the audience comfortable. A bevy of fair Lisgar maidens ministered to the inner inan between acts, with tempting fudge and other varieties ot loud tor the Gods. Mrs. Lewis was was the unseen force behind this successful movement. The Concert Connnittee appreciated very much the kindness of A. Frei- inan Ltd., and the Little Theatre for the generous loan of stage furnishings, and that of XYillis X Co., for the use uf the piano. And now we must cease being fondly retrospective and abandon our hunt for the elusive synonym. However we would like to say that as a newcomer, our initiation into Lisgar Annual Concerts has been a tliorouglily pleasurable experience. l. C. ISIQOXYN, M, .X. Q R. 2700 TELEPHONES R. 2701 U 1' fl: N . - l - ' lil l lu -G 0 i gli Our charges for scientific fur storage I ! - - . 1 z ' insuring against loss by fire, theft and moth: g I . - , - Valuation S500 and overf2Q2 2 W Valuation under 0500-315 0 ! ,f ! ! T Valuation shoulcl be estimated at full l worth for your own protection. Call us. l ! l ! l I Q ! ! ' l 3 u g 74 RIDEAU STREET - - - OTTAWA, ONT, XVhen Patronizing Advertisers, Please Mention the l'0.r

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VOX LYCEI 41 . Quite in a different mood, but excellent in their own way were the Lisgar High Steppers, a group of nine very chic looking misses who portrayed vividly the ups and downs of modern dancing. Their rather difficult number was performed with ease, due to their careful training by Miss Gwendolyn Osborne. The Girls' Athletic Exhibition staged by Miss Smith included a set of Danish exercises-a unique display of glorified arm and knee jerks done to peppy tunes. This number called for intense practice and a clear head at all times. The perfection of execution revealed both. The blue and grew' cos- tumes were most effective. ' As a second number five girls with Miss Ethel Quinn as soloist gave a very pretty and graceful interpretive balloon dance- Bubbles , in Grecian costume. Miss Smith was the inspirer and director of this feature also. The Boys' Athletic Exhibition gained a place of honour through the skil- ful performance on the horizontal bar of ten boys, under the direction of H. Carstens. The musical accompaniment was very effective, and at points of exceptional daring and brilliance the momentary suspension of the music height- ened the effect. joseph Lieff's work was spectacular, and typical of what Mr. Drulard can do with his boys. The two midgets did their stuff at a dizzy height with a precision and ease which greatly amused the audience. A pleasing interlude in the programme Friday evening was the presence on the platform of Mr. F. A. Stuart, Principal of Lisgar Collegiate. In his brief address he welcomed the large audience and expressed his gratitude for their loyal interest in school affairs. I-Ie also thanked the members of the Concert Committee and their assistants for their untiring efforts in preparing such an excellent programme. Saturday evening Mr. Stuart had as his guest Dr. Mc- Dougall of Glebe Collegaite, who delivered the Principals address. He is always very welcome on Lisgar Assembly platform, and was in his usual good form. The one-act farce produced by the Drama Club was screamingly funny- literally speaking-for there was lots of screaming and lots of fun. Mr. Irwin who filled the role of Dramatic Critic this year was showered with congratula- tions on the results of his efforts. Robert Laughton, a newcomer to the Lisgar stage proved himself to be a very winning crook, and his histrionic ability was a revelation to all. Miss Lillian de Olloqui was typical as a maid of sixty-five who was completely over- come by her first head-on collision with Cupid. Her excellent acting received merited applause. Robert Dunne showed that he had mastered the art of bring- ing in trunks, and as Officer Muldoon later in the play, his Irish brogue was most convincing. Perhaps the most dflicult role was that of Armadillan, the little chocolate- drop maid, played by Miss Dorothy Rainey. She was inimitable, and could do more things with a duster and a pair of rolling eyes than anyone we have ever met. Her piercing screams must have been practised on real burglars. Weldy Graham, well-known to Lisgar audiences won immediate favour in his comic and clever portrayal of the much misunderstood and abused Professor Timothy Twitters. We feel sure that if VVeldy were to walk down Kemptville main street in that coon coat and silk topper plus his make-up, Premier G. Howard Ferguson would be almost forgotten in his native town. Such a talented group of actors We feel could attempt something perhaps more pretentious another year. We wish them luck! 1 Much of the success of the 1930 Concert was due first to the lnspiration which comes from a packed house both nightsj For this we must thank Mr. Meng who did noble work in pushing the sale of tickets. In the second place

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VOX LYCEI 45 -3 ti? a 't'? L ' The Annual Af Home Lisgar Collegiate wore festive garb on the evening' of December 20th, when the annual At Home was held. Neyer before did thc school look so cheery, jovial and beautiful as on that night when more than two hundred young folk danced away one of the most pleasant occasions of their school life. And not only was the At Home a social success, but a decidedly Financial one too. The Boys' Gymnasium was transformed beyond recognition with bunting, streamers, Bags and gayly decorated Christmas trees. The Ciirls' Gymnasium and the Art Room were also expertly decorated by lsobel Christie's squad. :Xclding greatly to the beauty of this uncxcclled scene were the gay frocks and gorgeous evening' gowns worn by the young ladies: and many an ex-student sighed to think of what he is missing. Much enjoyment was added by the presence of Dr. and Mrs. McDougall, who with Mr. and Mrs. Stuart, Mrs. B. S. Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Strader, Robert Sheppard and Miss Marguerite Boyd, received the guests. The music was sup- plied by an excellent orchestra under the skilled baton of Les Stanley, and dancing' continued from 8.30 to midnight. Great credit is due to Miss Muir and Miss Smith who headed the refresh- ment committee. and whose knowledge ot culinary art was not a small factor in making' the 'fAt Home the brilliant success it was. Thanks are also due to the At Home committee at large, and to the many teachers who helped make the occasion more home-like by their presence. And as the words of one fair damsel, It was the bestest party I was ever at , express truly our own feeling, may we wish all future At Homes the same success. XVeldy' Graham-IHA.