North Bay Collegiate Institute and Vocational School - Northland Echo Yearbook (North Bay, Ontario Canada)

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THE NORTHLAND ECHO 49 'lille Hlwttmm1l.Elmilm1iViurrf. llllutb f fx 0 Walford Reeves At the beginning of the school term, Mr. Carrington aroused the spark of genius hidden in some of the students for the making of Marionettes. Thirty students turned out, all eager and with great expectations. Junior and senior groups were organized. Some of the most prominent of the plays to be put on Were, The Wizard of Oz, Frankenstein and The Shooting of Dan McGrew. Enthu- siasm had no bounds, but-the boys had to sew! This dampened their spirits for a while but they did a good job. The carving of the heads was not so hard but it took patience and skill. They were well rewarded for their efforts when they finished. If you entered Mr. Carrington's room while marionette work was in progress, you would probably hear such things as this, Have you got your head with you? Don't leave your leg over there, someone may walk away with it. Who kicked all the stuffings out of my body? The woodshop, with the help of Mr. Anderson, have made a perfect stage: one in which the marionettes will be proud to appear. When the marionette show is put on, join the crowd and enjoy the fun. The age limit is from three to eighty-three. THE THREE MUST-GET- THEIRS THE CAST 1. Neville Chamberlain. He is wear- ing morning coat, top hat and is carrying an umbrella. 2. Benito Mussolini. He is dressed as Caesar. 3. Adolf Hitler. Dressed as Napoleon. 4. News Boy. THE SETTINGS This scene takes place at a friendlyf'?J meeting in London. The war has been carried on for several months and the three great powers are preparing to dis- cuss the situation. The scene opens with Mussolini and Hitler in earnest conversation at an open table on one of the streets of downtown London. THE SCENE Hitler: Well Benito, old boy, I guess we have Chamberlain, the 0-ld fossil, pretty well rattled. As far as I can see he's at his wits end trying to figure out where he stands. Mussolini: Yes, Brother Adolf, I suppose so, but you see, I don't know just what tot Hitler: tlnterruptingj Oh, I understand. but nevertheless, remember, we FRIENDS must fight together, Re- call those famous words that Caesar once spoke, 'I came, I saw, I con- quered. ' Mussolini: True enough my friend, Caesar once said, 'I came, I saw. I conquered! but what the deuce could he do with these pesky Britishers? Why, a man can't tell an honest lie or break a foolish convention with- out Chamberlain stamping his foot and saying tmocking Chamb.J 'I say old boy, poor sportsmanship you know. Really, I didn't think you were such a folly cad! ' Hitler: True, True enough. You have hit upon a delicate subject but, dear friend, while your honour, Caheml is shamed, I, Hitler, Father of Ger- many, slowly starve. Och, it breaks my heart to think of the good old days before these murdering Brit- ishers began this horrible war. How- ever, they insisted on war, so I must fight. Mussolini: Of course. I will supply you with grapes and some spaghetti, but Adolf, we have more German beer than we can drink, and I'm sick of playing mouth organs. Hitler: Look, you worm, you signed a pact with me, and you'll keep it if

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-18 THE NORTHLAND ECHO Tllli SCIl00L PLAY THE CAST OF THE SWEETEST GIRL IN TOWN The Sweetest Girl in Town, a modern musical comedy, found enthu- siastic favor with the citizens of North Bay when it was held in the School Auditorium on Thursday and Friday nights, February 29 and March 1. Under the capable guidance and instructions of Miss VVales, Miss Morgan and Mr. Hardwick. the play proved to be a great success, selling to capacity audiences both nights. The lyrics were witty and bright and the music was unusually tuneful, the theme song, The Sweetest Girl in Town, being one of the most lilting melodieS written in rect-nt years. Then there was the delightful satirical song, Since I Listencd to My Radio, the comic trio, I Should Say So, the melodic Since I First Met You. the tinkling A Thousand Yi-airs From Now, and many others. Mr. Charles George, author and composer, has outdone himself in com- posing this unusually good vocal score. The libretto contained screamingly funny farce situations. to which each membrr contributed. The sccne is a reception room in 3 smart summer hotel, and briefly the story concerns the romance of young Harry Hart, tG0rdon Burnrtti for Jackie Sweet tEthel Lockei, ft manicuiist. H:irry's fztthvr, Lyon Hart +R:-ginalrl Mctfsiniblyl has made a million with Hart! Ifainous Mustard Sauce and Mis, Hriit 4Ch:irl.itt4: Host-i, his mother. 1- fit-ti-rniiiii-rl to use th:-ir wealth to :ir-hit-ve gif-:tt social position. She is thc boss of the family and insists that her son marry Truly Hunting tJessie Mooreb. a girl who is long on. background but short on cash, and who desires to make a financially advantageous marriage. Mrs. Hart determines to break off Harry's engagement to Jackie and has Jackie discharged from her position in the hotel. VVhile at college, Harry's roommate and pal was young Jack Stewart tDouglais Becksi whose initials happen to be the same as Jackieis, so Harry concocts a scheme to have Jackie impersonate his pal and pay him a visit. In Act Two we find Jackie looking very trim in boy's clothes and being adored by all the girls, especially Hari-y's mother. All goes well until the REAL Jack Stewart puts in his appearance. Riotously funny complica- tions then develop, but everything is straightened out satisfactorily with the aid of Mr. Hart who gives his consent to the marriage between Jackie and Harry and convinces Mrs. Hart to take the same attitude. There are several amusing romances running through the play, including Willie Love, tMalcolm McDon- aldi, a romantic young thing, also a comic Doctor Quack tClifford Algerb who tried to escape the attention of Mrs. Lotta Doe tSylvia Rubinovichi, a wealthy widow with imaginary ills. The orchestra under the direction of Mr. Hardwick took at large part in making this yt-ar's School Play a rncnioi-:iiile and unforgettable success.

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50 THE NORTHLAND ECHO I have to take your country from you! Mussolini: But Adolf. you've broken so many treaties that I thoughttu Hitler: VVho cares what you thought! If I wish to break a treaty I'll break it, But listen my friend, be careful who you are talking to. You are not speaking to that little puppet Chamberlain. Mussolini: I'll have you know, sir, that I am just as good a treaty breaker as you are! Hitler: All right, all right, calm down. The idea is, that we have to guard our- selves against this outlawed English race and their-their Umbrella Man. VVe can only do this by the closest friendship, CAN'T we, Benito? Mussolini: ''Yes-ahem-yes-of-course -er-Dear Adolf, but my people you know are-L Hitler: Whose people? Mussolini: Well, er-that is, our people do not feel like playing with this English Bulldog we hear so much about. It has rather a firm grip in the world you know, and although it doesn't do a lot of barking as we do, the old saying still goes, that a barking dog never bites. Especially an UNDERFED one. Hitler: Enough of that nonsense. I believe in action. I'll show you the way. Let's-oh-shh- iEnter Cham- berlain? Rise, salute. Chamberlain: Why, I say there, this is a surprise! I really didn't expect you so early. I would have been here before but the Cricket Matches de- tained me, and we had so much to discuss o-n the outcome of our series. Did you gentlemen have ,something on your mind? Hitler and Mussolini: Coughing uncom- fortably, try to talk at once-tBothJ Ahem-er-why nothing of import- ance Mr. Chamberlain. Hitler: Wellser-sit down my friend. Our countries may be at war but we must be friends. Mussolini: Yes, you old-ahem-you old pal. Sit down. Have some tea? Chamberlain: Well, I have dined gentle- men I trust you have too? Hitler: No, we haven't. I have not been accustomed to dining heavily. The war and business and-well, I have been cutting down somewhat on my meals, Doctor's orders you know. Chamberlain: Hmm, Doctor Goebbels, I presume. Hitler: Why no, no, my personal physi- cian. The strain and all that you know. Chamberlain: Yes, yes I know . . . Mussolini: Well gentlemen, the discus- sion of the Balkan States was to be our topic. Herr Hitler, would you express your views? Hitler: To be frank, I need the Balkans, but I do not intend to take them by military force. I would not dream of that. u Chamberlain: Unconsciously, I suppose. Hitler: '.'What was that? Chamberlain: I said that was gracious of you. Hitler: Oh. That's fine. So gentlemen, to relieve tension I can be depended upon to stay clear of the Balkans. Do I make myself clear and under- stood? Chamberlain: Yes, clear but not under- stood. You see, Adolf, I know you. Mussolini: May I have an opportunity of speaking my views? Hitler: Whose views? Mussolini: Well-er-I was trying to tell Mr. Chamberlain, that Italy was not in a position to worry him, but ifi Hitler: ilnterruptingj But if the need be you will stand by Germany. WON'T you, Benito? Mussolini: Well I was trying to say that- Hitler: Yes, I know what you were try- ing to say, but don't. I think you had an appointment to keep. DIDN'T you? Mussolini: Oh, yes, that's quite right. I must ibe going. Chamberlain: Well, that's too 'bad old man, but we will get together some day soon. Won't we? Mussolini: Why, yes, Well-er-good- bye gentlemen. CExit Muss.J Hitler: The worm. My best friend and I can't trust him. You know, Neville, old iboy, the two of us should sneak in and get both the Balkans and Italy, then split the spoils. Chamberlain: Really, I hadn't thought of it. But remember, you must live up to your pledge. Hitler: Oh yes, yes, of course, I forgot. Stupid of me. Chamberlain: Yes, it was rather. No less than ordinary of course. Hitler: I beg your pardon. Chamberlain: I said, it wouldn't be possible. Hitler: Oh, no, I guess not. Well, dear friend, I must be going. I have an appointment with my doctor.' Chamberlain: Dr, Goebbels? Hitler: All right, Dr. Goebbels. Good- bye. Chamberlain: tSitting by himself! Well, the velvet hand was exposed, but I