Midland Secondary School - Yearbook (Midland, Ontario Canada)

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M. H. S. REVIEW Page Forty-Nine The filflihlanh Iaigb Scbnnl literary :E-bocietp The entire student body seems keen to make the Literary Society of the coming year a greater success than ever before, The first step in this achievement was expressed when the following students were elected for the several ofiices for thc year : Honorary President-Miss Mitchell. Honorary Vice-President-Miss Simpson. President-John Jory. Vice-President-Dorothy Angle. Sacretary-Treasurer-Albert DeFinney. Editor-Eileen Chew. Assistant Editors-Lal Grise and Pauline Angle. Form Representatives-Stanley Hill, Dorothy Haggart, Allen McPherson, Betty Wilkie, Donald Ross, Betty Tannahill, Charles Joyce, Isabel McLachlan, Lillian Elsom, Gunhilda Ulrickson, Hugh Wallace, Verna Elsom, Audrey Anderson. The executive frequently assemble with the object of discussing numerous problems of the Literary Society. This group of worthy of- ficers have proven to be quite capable of the task. This year it was decided that the Debating and Dramatic Contest Shield would be awarded to the Form supplying the best program for the Literary Meetings. REPORT OF THE LITERARY MEETINGS The opening meeting of the Literary Society was held on Nov. lbth. The meeting was opened by the President, John Jory, who expressed his appreciation for his recent election. The President then read the constitution for the benefit of the first formers and new arrivals to the school. The Secretary-Treasurer gave a statement of the financial standing of the Literary Society. Philip Bailey and George Marsh rendered a few musical selections which were enjoyed by every one and heartily encored. A short address was given by Mr. Robins, who generously offered his co-operation in all the undertakings of the Society. Miss Mitchell gave an encouraging talk concerning the Society's out- look for the year. She welcomed the first formers to the school. Dorothy Angle delighted the audience with a piano solo. She was encored. A surprise was offered at the meeting when Dorothy Angle, Fred Bell, Lal Grise, John Jory and Lorne Lethery sang popular songs, Doro- thy Angle playing the piano. A Skit entitled, The Magician Doctor, was enacted by a few boys, and brought forth much laughter. The meeting closed with God Save the King. The Meeting of December 16th. After the usual reports and business matters arising in the meeting, the program commenced.

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Page Forty-Eight M. H. S. REVIEW burial Some say that Friday, the thirteenth, bears ill tidings, but we think that it is a very lucky date. The fact is that Friday, the thirteenth, was the auspicious evening upon which the High School Literary Society helo their annual social evening. As the students entered the school they were given slips of paper on which were written names of streets. In this way they were divided into groups. These groups travelled from form to form throughout the school playing the different games supplied. The early part of the evening was thus spent until nine-thirty when all assembled in the gymnasium, which was prettily decorated in the High School colors. Music was provided by the Lethbridge Orchestra. Refreshments were then served and the remaining part of the evening was given to dancing. Due to the great success of this social, we hope to have another in the near future. Banca J The High School Athletic Club Dance was N' 5. . held on Friday evening, February the tenth, in Jef- fery's Blue Room. The hall was beautifully decor- V4 I ated in the High School colors, old gold, blue and 11 white. Wilson's orchestra supplied the latest A dance music. The hall was a scene of gaiety as I the merry crowd danced through the happy hours. ,',. ,i About eleven-thirty lunch was served, after which the dance continued into the early hours. The dance was conducted very successfully by the Athletic Club of the M. .H. S. Patronesses : Mrs. R. S. McLaughlin, Mrs. W. D. Ross, Mrs. P. E. Angle, Mrs. P. H. Jory, Mrs. A. W. Bell, Mrs. W. S. Benson.

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Page Fifty M. H. s. REVIEW A debate was carried on, the subject being : Resolved that a. college education is of more benefit than a business education. The af- firmative side was upheld by Fred Tremeer and Islay Mclntyre. Marion Brandon and Lorne Letherby defended the negative side. The judges were : Miss McMullen, Miss Singleton and Mr. Robins. A number of girls sang a few popular songs. Eileen Chew gave a very interesting explanation of the convention for editors of collegiate publications held in Toronto. A number of ukulele selections were played by Doris Bray, Helen Smith, Eileen Chew, Isabel McLachlan, Helen Ross and Betty Tannahill. This proved to be one of the most enjoyable items on the program. The M. H. S. Review was read by Lal Grise. Mr. Gaviller, the critic, gave his report. The judges report concerning the debate was given by Miss McMullen and was in favor of the adtirmative. The Meeting of January 20th. Philip Bailey playing the saxophone, Dorothy Angle the piano, and George Marsh the banjo, favoured the andience with many selections which were heartily encored. . Miss Mitchell made an announcement in connection with the oratori- cal contest. The program for this week was provided by the Fifth Form. A play was put on, which was a scene from Charlees Dicken's story, David Copperfield. The M. H. S. Review was read by Eileen Chew. A recitation entitled : The Wreck of the Julie Plante, written by Doctor Drummond, was given by Marcel Bellehumeur. A dance was given by four Fifth Form girls. A pantomime, taken from the poem, The Highwaymanf' was the most amusing part of the program. The meeting closed with God Save the King. Meeting for February 3rd. The program for this meeting was arranged by the Fourth Form. The school orchestra played many selections and were encored. A play, taken from Shakespeare, entitled. Romeo and Juliet, was then given. The M. H. S. Tattler was read by Eileen Chew. Ruth Topping, Marion Brown, Lillian DeNure and Dorothy Angle danced the Higland Fling, which was greatly enjoyed by everyone. Dorothy Angle and Lillian Elsom played a piano duet. Miss Turner gave the cr1tic's report. On Friday, February 17th, a very interesting Oratorical Contest took place. This contest was the second one held at the High School. T-he subject was 1 Canada's Future, and this subject proved to be yery 1n- teresting, indeed. The three students who took part were: lxathleen Scarlett, Betty Tannahill and Lorne Letherby. The judges were Miss Mitchell, Miss Simpson and Mr. Robins. Miss Mitchell 'gave the judges' report which was as follows: Lorne Letherby, firstg lxathleen Scarlett, second, and Betty Tannahill, third. Lorne Letherby will represent M. H. S. at Barrie, where he will meet some of the other winners for the district. Three Forms are still busy arranging programs for the Literary meetings. A GNES L. BENSON.