Lord Selkirk School - Maroon and Grey Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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3rd Prize—Dusk in ihe Hills by—Joyce Paririck lsi Prize—Christmas Carollers by—Lillian Twerdochlib 11-10 2nd Prize—Solitude by—Elinor Lyne 11-13 ill) 1 lTl 1 ' 1 ,B '

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THE MENACE FIRST PRIZE pOR THAT SCHOOL GIRL complexion look, try X Lumpo Soap,” the enthused announcer declares. If the advertising agencies for Lumpo Soap ever con¬ templated that “school girl complexion look”, they might have to make a drastic revision in their advertis¬ ing claims. What girl has not stared deep into the mirror the night before the big prom, only to discover one of “those” things poking out its ugly head? Such was the situation in the life of Eustacia. Her first reaction to this major catastrophe in her social life was to bury the unwanted creature under several layers of pancake make-up. Most unfortunately, after the covering had been applied, she found that she could not open her mouth without cracking her face. Obviously, this method of treatment would have to be abandoned. Frantically, Eustacia began to peruse the magazines for advertisements concerning her drastic condition. During her search, she came upon an outstanding adver¬ tisement which described in a masterpiece of lyrical prose the dreadful occurrences associated with Eustacia’s condition. Your friends would hate to be seen with you. Your social life would end completely, and you might just as well be dead. Fortunately, however, this company put out a cream which would end all your worries and troubles. Besides actually removing all traces of skin blemishes with a miracle ingredient pos¬ sessing “drying qualities”, this cream was also capable of a complete transformation. A studied glance at the Before-and-After picture revealed that this cream had even benefited the girl’s figure. This cream was definitely a “must” for Eustacia. The advertiser had thoughtfully attached a small coupon to the bottom of the page. This coupon would enable you to obtain FREE (upon paying 25c to cover mailing costs) a sample tube of miracle cream. As a further precaution, the cream would be sent to you in a plain wrapper in order to avoid embarrassment. The coupon was cut and in the mail within a matter of seconds. Three months later Eustacia’s sample arrived. She excitedly tore open the large box and searched for the sample. To make up for the absence of his name on the wrapper, the manufacturer had placed his name on half a dozen circulars within the box. At the very bottom of the package, Eustacia discovered the tiny tube of cream. According to the instructions, you had to remove all make-up and then meticulously apply the cream, being careful not to get it in your eyes. After allowing it to remain on your face for an hour, you sponged it off in order to reveal your beautiful new face. The manu¬ facturer had thoughtfully put the cream out in a skin tone. The fact that the skin tone was that of the Ameri¬ can Red Indian did not seem to faze Eustacia’s en¬ thusiasm in any way. Since privacy was obviously highly desirable for this delicate operation, Eustacia drew up an ingenious plan whereby it would be possible to evacuate the house of its occupants for the period of an hour. Upon their departure, she furtively rushed the miracle cream into the bathroom. On her removing the protective cap, the pungent odor of ammonia assailed her nostrils. Only the thought that “a thing of beauty is a joy forever” sustained her. After thoroughly covering her face with cream she discovered that the supply in her sample tube was exhausted. The circular urged the customer to be sure and apply the cream several times before giving up hope. It was immediately apparent that Eustacia would have to go out to obtain some more cream, but by this time the “drying qualities” in the cream had given her face the appearance of a crust of stale bread. She completed her treatment with what little cream she had. Although the circular stated that an hour was sufficient time to make the cure complete, Eustacia decided that if the cream remained on for another hour, it would undoubtedly add that extra “something”. She was halfway through the second hour when she heard Mother coming in at the front. Frantically she bolted the bathroom door, disposed of the equipment, and began to sponge off the cream. It came off easily and quickly and it wasn’t until she was nearing the com¬ pletion of the removal process that she discovered that the cream had also removed her skin with it. She could not possibly let Mother see her like this, but she would have to pass Mother in order to reach her bedroom. Picking up a Kleenex, she held it to her nose in a vain effort to conceal her scarlet face, as she attempted to rush past. At precisely the same moment, Mother looked up to discover what appeared to be a Red Indian descending upon her. Eustacia had anticipated the effect her new beauty would have on the family. The effect on her mother did not exactly live up to her ex¬ pectations. Unhappy explanations followed at the end of which Mother placed Eustacia on a sugarless diet, and instruct¬ ed her that under no condition was she to so much as sip a soda. After suffering this ghastly treatment for several months, the “condition” still showed no signs of retreat¬ ing. Obviously this was no matter for a mere mother to deal with, and a doctor, who was more used to dealing firmly with such situations was called in. Eustacia was then forced to suffer through the use of another kind of soap. None of the treatments seemed to have the desired effect, and with the dogged persistence so characteristic of her, Eustacia gave up. On being left alone, “the condition” immediately cleared up. —Sheila Ostrander, XI-10 23