Maple Leaf Collegiate Institute - Yearbook (Morden, Manitoba Canada)

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Compliments of The Manitoba Hotel, A. Stromer, Proprietor, Morden tfrfrxeciatum , . . is here expressed to the Advertisers, who through their messages have assisted in the publication of this Year Book. Compliments of J. P. Riediger Sons - Seed Cleaners - Grain • Feed - Flour

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@evwuMzl On Friday, February 28, the annual Ice Carnival was held in the Morden Arena. A crowd of over 850 on-lookers filled the rink in expectation of an en¬ joyable evening. From beginning to end there was never a dull moment. The smooth con¬ tinuity, the expert lighting effects, the exhilarating music, and the decorations of the rink, added up to make the pro¬ gram one of almost professional calibre. The local skaters, fourty-four in all, and some one-hundred others from Winkler, Manitou and Pilot Mound, were trained by Harold C. Snell and George Dyck. George “Hank” McCloy from radio station C.J.O.B. in Winnipeg, was Mast¬ er of Ceremonies for the entire program. The Show got off to a grand start with the Overture to “Oklahoma.” The costumes were interesting, bright and colorful, adding much to each perfor¬ mance. During the act, “Late Delivery,” many a surprised on-looker was present¬ ed with a pint of milk, while Harold Snell and George Dyck clowned with a most miraculous milk truck. “Off To School” was one of the highlights of the evening because all the younger skaters got in one the performance. Jane Dun¬ can was the attractive school m’arm who handled them all very nicely, ex¬ cept, of course, a certain very naughty boy (Winston White) who ended up under the “dunce cap.” Joyce McKennitt, Liz Reimer and Anna May McGill treated the crowd with their delightful solos. Their skat¬ ing and timing was flawless, their cos¬ tumes most attractive, and their person¬ alities pleasing and spontaneous. The graceful ballet, featuring Mor- den’s own Ann Ekstromer certainly showed to a fine degree the versatility of the local skaters. Ann also skated in two duets, with instructor George Dyck. By combining the lovely waltz steps with the more difficult trecks of the figure skating world, their perfor¬ mances were most inspiring. Three comic acts, “In a Hurry,” “The Hired Man” and “The Hired Maid,” kept the audience ' s enthusiasm at a high pitch. The make-up and feminine attire brought rounds of applause. Har¬ old Snell kept the crowd “Slightly on Edge,” with his latest novelty routine. Dressed as a cowboy, he endeavored to shoot various targets from the most re¬ markable positions. Not to be out-done, two groups danc¬ ed a lively square dance on skates dur¬ ing “Swing Your Partner.” The grand-finale, with all performers on the ice, brougnt the program to a fitting end with “Down Yonder,” and lastly “God Save The Queen.” It was a “good show.” Beverly Segall, Grade XI. Homework took a verbal beating in the debate which featured the program at the Legion Auditorium on Thursday, March 6, to observe Education Week. Beverly Segall and Albert Reimer of Grade XI argued the affirmative of “Resolved that Homework Should be Abolished.” They won the nod of the Judges over Joy Veals and Barry Day of Grade XII, who took the negative. Scene at Morden Experimental Station

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g m monoRCH Compliments to Graduates from the J. G. General Store in Morden Compliments Compliments Morden Phone 1 Morden Phone 42 Congratulations from Morden Meat Sausage Co., Fresh and Cured Meats