Montreal High School - Magazine Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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60 THE HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE THE ARCHDEACON OF THE ARCTIC HE patience of Job! That is a rather hack- neyed phrase, so we shall immediately change it, thus,-The patience of Archdeacon Fleming! Indeed, no one could have been more cheerful and patient than the Archdeacon, when he saw his beloved Esquimaux doing very creditable handstands, when they should have been on their feet. From the pictures which were flashed onto the screen, it was evident that Esquimaux can do more remarkable exercises while standing on' their hands than we can. Although we were rather astonished at the sight, their topsy-turvy appearance merely caused the Archdeacon to smile, perhaps he is used to such antics. . The film was very interesting, and in many places amusing, to which the hilarious laughter bore witness. One of the principal causes of amusement was the geography lesson, in which a tiny, black beetle scurried across the map, leaving foot-prints as large as itself. I have since been informed that the beetle was in reality a train. Many and varied were the comments on the beauty of the Esquimaux and their rather unusual customs. A number of students were heard to remark that they would like to live up north. One attraction was the splendid oppor- tunity for skating, another was the sight of the beautiful dogs. There was one disappointing feature about the lecture: Archdeacon Fleming was not a success as a fisherman, for although he frequently dipped his rod into the icy waters, not one fish did he pull out. Whether or not the Archdeacon caught any- thing is, however, a matter of no great conse- quenceg the fact that we caught and, it is to be hoped, retained a great deal, is important. EILEEN COLLINS, 6-2-A. ttf THE THOUGHTS OF A HIGH SCHOOL MIDDY WHITE middy, navy blue collar, and a black tie-what could be in bettertaste for a school costume? And yet I think that while people admire us, they forget that middies have thoughts and aspirations, but they really have, they just love to be kept nice and clean. My mistress is generally kind to me, she must know that middies have feelings. In the morning I am carefully put on, fixed in position, and worn to school. I have a very easy time all day sitting in the class-room listening to some older person talking and asking questions. But when two o'clock comes I start bustling around, getting ready to go down stairs. Then once more I am carefully put into position. In a few minutes I am taken into the gymnasium and there I have to work very hard. Sometimes I am turned up- side downg at other times I am raced around the room. I am knocked out of place many times during active service, perhaps by a big ball, or by a tumble and roll on the floor. Then I am a sight to behold--a disgrace for the rest of the day. I am not nice and fresh as I was this morn- ing, but full of creases and wrinkles which make me look old and worn. My mistress is not kind to me now, she pulls me this way and that, and covers me with an objectionable blue thing called Blazer. Now when I reach home, I am separated from my friends Collar and Tie, and put away to be washed. Pity the sorrows of a High School Middy! CATHERINE BEER, 6-2-A. SPRING TENDERNESS Blue lilacs drenched in the sunlight, Fresh-blown on a morning in May 5 Rosy robins chanting their canticles Where the virgin hepaticas pray: Faint drifting perfume of blossom, White-starred on the gnarled apple-trees, A warm dimpled brook shyly calling- How tenderly God fashioned these! A. K. C. BARNES, 6-2-B.

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THE HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE 59 kindness and Willingness in giving us his time and for taking so much trouble on our behalf. The Boyle picture competition was held this year on the evening of Friday, April 12. Bancroft of 5A Won the competition with an excellent speech on the filtration plant of the Montreal Water Works. The speeches this year were well above the average. The competition was very close and the judge, Mr. lVIcFee, had great difiiculty in picking the winner. The speeches were as followsc- Bancroft Montreal Water Works Caron Aeronautics Lebel Pasteurizat-ion of Milk Gibbon Sound Movies Kerr Colour Photography Nicolls Radio-activity Respectfully submitted, RICHARD P. SHAW, Secretary. THE HIGH SCHOOL SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY Standingg--S. Rosenzveig, L, Lebel, Rl. C. C. McFee tPres.3, B. Denton, Mr. K, C, Denton, lit-rltitgiyy, Seatedg-R. Shaw QSec'yD, K. Farmer fcllbblfllllillb, R. Kerr, Dr. Ganirnell tlion. 1'rcs.J, N. Caplan, IN MEMORIAM The Girls' School suffered this year a serious loss in the passing of Miss Gladys Wright, who died on the twenty-fifth of November last. Though some time ago illness forced her retire- ment, We had hoped that Miss Wright might return to us completely restored to health. By her patience and charming personality she made herself beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

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THE HIGH SCHOOL MAGAZINE SENIOR PRO-PATRIA REPRESENTATIVES REPORT OF THE PRO PATRIA SOCIETY S in former years, the members of the Pro Patria Society worked loyally for the success of the organization and the achievement of its object-the help of the needyg and much good work has been accomplished. At Christmas time, each class in the Upper School used the money collected every week to provide some family with a Christmas dinner. Groceries and clothing were, in most cases, added, and toys were put in to give the parcels special attractions for the children. The thanks of the Society are due to those friends who kindly called for the parcels, and took them in motors to their destinations. The classes of the Junior School have become members of the Junior Red Cross and work through this organization, but one of the years also provided for a family at Christmas and sent supplies that would last for months. During the summer months, the girls made dainty articles of children's clothing, which were distributed later among those in want. The Social Service departments of thc various hospitals have just put in a plea for children's clothing, especially babies' sweaters. Wool may be obtained from the Pro Patria cupboard, and it is to be hoped that the girls will respond generously to this request. Respectfully submitted, GERALDINE PIMM. LAUGHTER A laugh is just like music, It freshens up the day, It tips the pcaks of life with light, And drives the clouds away. The soul grows glad that hears it, And feels its courage strong: A laugh is just like sunshine, For cheering folks along. MARION HILTON it JUNIOR PRO-PATRIA SOCIETY Back Rowge-Phyllis Roy, Naomi Hughes, Elsie Reynolds 3rd Row,-Ingrid Tait, Catherine Scott. 2nd Rowg-Elsie Patterson, Margaret K. Dick. lst Rowg-Jean Allen, Elizabeth Desmarcbais.