Midland Secondary School - Yearbook (Midland, Ontario Canada)

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M. H. S. REVIEW Page Twenty-Five Jfate uf jfnrm VU. Form Teacher-Miss G. C. McMullen. Form Representatives-Lillian Elsom and Ruth Topping. Oh I groaned Snookie Brown, Will I ever be able to learn all this Ancient History for the exam to-morrow. Why does any one have to learn this stuff '? The speaker was seated in the midst of innumerable pillows, lazily munching' candy and yawning as though her mouth would not remain closed. She was a very attractive girl, dark straight hair and huge brown eyes which were set off by dark curling eyelashes. From her attitude towards studies and her love for candy she was a spoiled girl. However, it was no wonder, as she was the only child of trustworthy citizens. I am sure we will have the Oracle of Apollo, as Miss Simpson always said it was important, but I could never learn it. Now, let's see-the Oracle of Apollo is situated on the southern base of Mt. Parnussus nearl-. That is as far as Snookie reachedg she was soon carried back to ancient times by sleep. She found herself at the sanctuary of Apollo. Just as Miss Simpson had taught, she saw the crevasse in the rock, and sitting over it was a priestess. 'tNow is my chance to find out the fate of our form, thought Snookie. She advanced towards the priestess and, in a trembling voice asked : Do you know what lies in the path of twenty-eight students of Form IV of the Midland High School ? Oh ! said the priestess, that is a wicked class. They do not de- serve to know what their future is-but, it is interesting. Snookie saw her stare straight before her and murmur strange ut- terings until finally she spoke very distinctly and related the following' tale : The one who is the most clever in the form is a studious lad and as a result of his efforts will be very successful. That must be Aberdeen. Yes, it is Aberdeen Robins. He will be principal of a large colleg- iate and upon the same staff he will have Ida Sloan and Dorothy Bolyea. The three teachers will be very successful and will have clever students. And now, I turn to a huge court-room. Someone is talking very loudly and is contradicting all his colleagues. Yes, it is Fred Tremeer- a great lawyer. Besides him is Viola Robertson, who is his private secre- tary. And before me is stretched a prosperous little town. On the main corner is a barber-shop, the proprietor being Edward Patchell, and in the chair is Aileen Robinson. In the next shop is Phil Bailey. He seems to be quite busy. Why, he is selling a piano to Dot Angle and Lal Grise.

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Page Twenty-Four M. H. S. REVIEW Jfurm UUE. Form Teacher-Miss P. W. Mitchell. Representative-Isabel McLachlan. Just listen here to Form III B. A plodding group of students we Give of our best-a Golden Rule- It helps prepare us for life's school. Miss Singleton Qin history classy- Define the middle ages, Gray ? Gray- They used to be 30 to 455 now they are 50 to 7O. That was greedy ol' you Earl, to eat your little sister's share of pie. Earl Cumming- You told mc, Mother, I was always to take her part. Cora Hunter-- If a man ever kissed me, I believe I'd die. Doris Bray- I'd be ready then myself. Dorothy McCannell-- What would you do if you could play the piano like I can '? Doris Ney- I'd take lessons. Isy McLachlan- Did you have a date at the basketball game ? Betty McLaren- Yes, who Won T Mr. Gaviller- What's this! You didn't do the problems I gave you for homework, Springer ? Spring- No, sir, I didn't think it was worth while because you always know the answer. Grace Edwards- What's the trouble with Grey ? Olive Roebuck- Oh, he just got a shine and then remembered they were MacLennan's shoes. Laughter creates appetite, said the Scotchman, starting to cry at the dinner table. Blanche Hopkins- What is usually done with the holes of dough- nuts ? Margaret Murday- They're used to stuff macaroni. U Ney-'tYou've got more dirt on you than I've ever seen. Grey- Whatcha expect ? I'm twice as big as you. u Doris Bray- I can't remember the words of that new song. Stella Gianetto- That makes it easier. Now, all you have to do to make us happy is to forget the tune. Grey-t'What a beautiful statute. It's alabaster, isn't it Y Annie Park- No! that's Aphrodite. Don MZCLSDHHH-iiH631'fl the new sheep song ? Edith McCaughey-t'What is it 7 Don- Wool you be mine 7 Edith- No, no, All I want is Ewef' High School is just like a washing machine, you get out oi' it just what you put in-but you'd never 1'6COg'1'llZC lt. Olive- Hear about the Scotchman who went insane ? Grace- No, what's the matter ? I Olive-- He bought a score card at the game and neither team scored. Miss McMullen- How did you get that bump on your head, Made- moiselle Gianetto ? Stella- Oh, that's just where a thought struck me l

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Page 'Twenty-Six M. H. S. REVIEW There seems to be a particular future for them but it has faded from sight. In the outskirts of this town is a large hospital. I don't know whether any of your friends are there or not. Yes, Rena Robertson and Ruth Topping are in training and, giving them a lecture on proper breath- ing, is Ernest Nicholson-a prominent physician. The scene changes rapidly and now I see the Olympic games. You have a number of friends taking part in this and who are proud to say they belonged to the M. H. S. Henry Boyer is the outstanding athlete, and, as he leaps over the bar in the high jump, the crowd cheers with de- light. In another part of the field, a basketball game is in full swing and the most active players are Fred Bell and Howard Gregoire. At the same town, a large crowd has gathered at the Opera House. The play, Romeo and Juliet is being presented and the leading actor is Lorne Letherby, with Miriam Panton playing opposite. Their great eloquence charms the audience. During the intermission, I see Lillian DeNure dancing the Highland Fling, accompanied on the piano by Lillian Elsomf' The picture grows dim but I catch a glimpse of Jim Playfair as a great shipbuilder, Ada King a dietican, Marcil Tremblay a dealer in cars, and Jean Robinson a great violinist. I think that is all. But what about me ? exclaimed Snookie, haven't I any future ? Oh, I forgot two. Bob Humphries will follow in his father's foot- steps and, as for you, Snookie, you will be---. Snookie awoke and found it was very late. There lay her Ancient History note book before her, the page still as it had been. Just a dream! Oh well, I know something about the Oracle of Apollo and I wonder if the priestcss really spoke truly when she looked into the future of the Fourth Form students. Time alone will tell. Cllanahian QBBNIIP Bright Canadian Penny ,Whose 'home is everywhereg Bold in paternal Scotchman's care, And all the long year through The heir to rust and mildew. Is it that man is soon depressed 7 A thoughtless thing which, once unblessed, Docs little on his memory rest, Or in his pocket '? For many a year I travelled abroad- Over Held, over river, over bog. 'Oucc-, I was a shining pc-nny, But now, any lustre '? No, not any. -Charles Hicks.