Lowe High School - Towers Yearbook (Windsor, Ontario Canada)

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The WindsorWalkervtllc Technical School Year Book 53 ate being allowed to be accompan¬ ied by a friend. The chaperons of I he party were the school teachers who added very pleasantly to the si vess of the evening. The gymnasium was very pret¬ tily decorated in coloured stream¬ ers, and by lanterns shedding a soft light over the spacious floor, the orchestra being surrounded by palms at one side of the lloor. Mr. O ' Neill, as master of cere¬ monies. conducted the party splen¬ didly. Coloured paper hats were given out and streamers were so plentiful that it seemed like a jun¬ gle of colours. The balcony was reserved for the refreshments which were plentiful and excellent. The grand march and many novel daiheos were done to the enjoyment of all those present. Too, it proved the meeting place for old school acquaintances who had not seen one another since hav¬ ing graduated! The time passed so quickly and pleasantly that when the orches¬ tra, who rendered excellent music all evening, struck up the anthem, a sigh of regret went all along the floor at the thought of having con¬ cluded so pleasant ail evening. Many thanks are due to Mr. O’¬ Neill for his work in decorating the gym. so splendidly and in his delightful conducting of the party; also to Mr. and Mrs. Lowe and teachers who added so charmingly to the evening. FRANK HULL -o- MEMORIES OF T3B IN 1927-2K There once lived a Mann, named Wilkins Wlu» was Bourne on Langlois Ave., in the city of Hull. He had Longfeet which were always in the way; He had u friend named Duggan who studied Law. And who had a sister Merry who always wore a White dress. Her Parent insisted that she go to church To see the Pope, Who wore a R« se on his coat. Merry hail a sly Fox for a pel Who larked Lowther than she wished. Wilkin’s other relations are: Doloughan, Eoker, Morneau, Bristow , Gurley and Fleming, Broski, Dymnud. Gurbin, OtlevsefT, Er¬ win, llgple, Hal I i day, Bogcman and Nieini. JOHN HENRY ROSE and TOMMY FRANCIS DOLOUGHAN WHERE SLEEP THE FLOWERS? From woodland dells and meadows I hear a murmur low, And it softly seems to whisper, “Where do the flowers go? The flowers that bloomed but yesterday. The Hollyhocks so fair. The roses and the foxgloves. That perfumed all the air?” Then up a gentle wind. An answer soft and deep; ' The flowers that bloomed but yesterday Now lie fast asleep. The fairies keep watch o ' er them, And sweetly to them sing A song of min and sunny days That wakes them in the’spring.” -O-- MEMORIES The ' fast the years are rolling by, Tho’ golden sun is rising, sinking. Each day is born, at night to die; Time passes by us; all unthinking We take no heed of time or place. Live for the day. look to the future. From out our minds the past erase. But scattered thoughts our minds still nurture: Thoughts of other days and scenes; Youthful dreams, so light and gay. Flash once more on memories screens, And our minds begin to stray Back through the years to long ago. In fan y once again we meet The friends who shared our joy and woe, Whose hearts beat as our own heart beats; Their faces smile at us once more; With love light shining in their eyes They great us warmly as of yore. When strong and true were friendships ties. And thus we stroll down Memories’ Lane To where four towers still rise greater; A prayer we sav in simple vein. “God fdess our glorious Alma Mater.” CHAS. FISHER

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52 The Windsor-Walkerville Technical School Year Book the sun and which is also long enough to reach half way down to the ground. A hag is carried in the hand and jewelery is worn. Light waists are often worn but generally by the younger women. This is a very picturesque costume. All too soon came the date when we must say good-bye to the sunny isle and it was with regret that we left the fortified city. The last T remember was the “boom” of the large gun from the Saluting Bat¬ tery after which T woke up. 1 still cherish my dreams of Mal¬ ta and hope to see some day “The Isle of Sunshine, and all the beau¬ tiful places which I see in my dreams. EDNA SMITH. Cl -o- WRITTEN AS DICTATED “Now, Miss P.logg, boomed Jas¬ per M. Whurtle, President of the Whurtle Whirlwind Laundry Co pany, to his new stenographer, “1 want you to understand that when I dictate a letter I want it written as dictated, and not the way you think it should be. Understand?” “Yes, sir,” said Miss Rlogg, meekly. “I fired three stenogs for revis¬ ing my letters, see?” Yes, sir.” Alright—take a letter.” The next morning Mr. Q. ,1. Squizz, of the Squizz Flexible Soap Company, received the following: “Mr. O. K. or A. or J. something Squizz, of the Squizz what a name Flexible Soap Company, the gyps,, Detroit, that’s in Michigan, isn’t it? “Dear Mr. Squizz, hmmm; “Your a h— of a business man. No, start over. He’s a crook, but I can’t insult him or the hum’ll sue me. The last shipment of soap you sent us was of inferior quality and l want you to understand, no scratch out I want you to under¬ stand. Ah, unless you can ship, furnish, no, furnish us with your regular soap, you needn’t ship us no more period, or whatever the grammar is. and please pull down your skirt. This d— cigar is out again: pardon me, and further¬ more, where was I? Nice boh you have. “Paragraph. “The soap you sen! ns wasn’t fit to wash the dishes, no make that dog. with comma, let alone the laundry comma, and we’re sending it hack period. Yours truly. Read that over, no never mind, I Won’! waste any more time on that egg. I’ll look at the carbon tomorrow. Sign my name. We must go (tut tu lunch soon, eh?” P.S.—A lesson to Commercial si talents. -n- THIS WVMHSKKK SHEARS When far from home I often roam. My heart begins to yenrri Foe I fiends again: And I would fain Once more to home return. Hut when I shrink From what they’ll think Of me. who went away, With no farewell To those who dwell In that little home so gay; I hear Lhem call, I love them all: Trite love will find a load For me to tread To that homestead, My own beloved abode. CM AS: FISIIER -O- THE (GRADUATION DANCE The graduation dance this year proved to be one ol ' the school’s most outstanding social events. It was the fourth annual dance of its kind in the history of the school and proved a huge success. Invitations were limited to the graduates of the year, each gradu-

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54 The Windsor- ' Wtilkerville Technical School Year Book COMMENCEMENT The sixth annual com meiico- meftl exercises were held in the Stu- dilorium of the Windsor-Wafkdr- ville Technical School, Wednesday evening January 16th, 1929. The chair was taken by Mr. Albert Long, chairman of the board for 1928. The program was opened by the singing of 0 Canada” followed by a selection from the school orches¬ tra, directed by Mr. Percy Bennett. The chalrm m then delivered an address to the graduates of 1928. There followed a piano solo by Miss Nourma Gledhill. Mr. M. A. Sorsoleil, M.A., a pro¬ vincial inspector of technical schools, who was here on a Lour of inspection at the time, gave a very interesting address to the students. In his talk he emphasized the fact that the girls and boys should keep their bodies clean inside and out and show individuality in their work. He advised the students to give serious consideration to their vocations and then become masters of their occupations. He also ad¬ vised the pupils to become inter¬ ested in some religious organiza¬ tion or some association that will help to develop their minds. He wanted them Lo practise the habit of being intense and not to become indifferent to what was going on about them. After Mr. SorsoleU’s address a very pleasing vocal solo was ren¬ dered by Miss Chrissie Smart af¬ ter which the diplomas were pre¬ sented to the Commercial gradu¬ ates by Mr. Frank Harding. Mr. John Rose then rendered a violin solo. Miss Maude Holding gave the Valedictory Address in which she spoke of the graduates’ sorrow at leaving their school and thank¬ ed the teachers for all they had done in the shaping of their lives. Scholastic awards were next pre¬ sented. Miss M. 0‘Donoghue, M. A., presented to Miss Maude Hold¬ ing the Lucy Towle Memorial Scholarship. This award is made on the basis of scholastic standing, school activities and character, and was contributed by former graduates in memory of Miss Towle, a former teacher of (he staff. Mr. S. it. Ross, C.E„ presented to Charles Hart leib, and Norman Cushman, the first Senior and Jun¬ ior prizes; and second prizes to ■Joseph Laforet and Bruce Walker. These prizes were donated hy the Essex County Builders ’ and’Con¬ tractors Association. The merit pins were given nut by Mr. W, D. Lowe, M.A. Mr. John Rogers and Mr. Arthur Mann then gave the Class Proph¬ ecy for both (he Commercial and Technical Departments, respective¬ ly. Athletic awards were presented by Mr. R. J. Desmarais and the trophies by Mr. F. W. Begley. A selection was then given by the school orchestra before closing the program with “God Save the King.” EDNA SMITH -o- FROM THE PEN OF A GRADUATE Since my recent graduation from school I have found the training which I received there a great benefit, and a great help to smooth out difficulties that I feel would have been harder without this ex¬ perience. A graduate soon finds that working for a living is not as hard as it seems when viewed from a distance. He is soon at home among his new companions and surroundings, and quickly identifies himself with his work. So “Grads. when you leave school, the sooner you settle down to your jobs the easier it will be; and the sooner you become interested in your work, the sooner do you think of your work as a pleasure Bather than as a task.