Orangeville High School - Red and Blue Yearbook (Orangeville, Ontario Canada)

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25 c V? Un Soir a Paris it Q by Malcolm Fraser Xll J ,u Perhaps one of the most delightful enjoy- yx . p re ments to be experienced during the school ye ir is that of attending the formal dance., ff gk hlilt X ' Now, although this dance occurs at the same , yrl time every year, and occasionally even under ' different aliases, the excitement, speculation, f and preparation which precede this event is l i n always in the same feverish proportion. ' a 'QQ Q' 5 This year, oradeiz, with the idea of let'1s make it different , proceeded to deck if out the work-1-worn gymnasium in a suit of Paris- M 'xi tailored clothes. As a result, the final ensem- ble had all subtleness, gaiety, and garish brightness of La Place Pi- galsle. Over on one wall, a pair of haughty poodles sniffed with disdain at a bustling gargon on the opposite wall, who was scurrying with frantic haste to the evermwaiting table. Signs and posters loudly an- nounced the presence of the Moulin Rouge, champs Elysees , and other famous spots. Meanwhile, tucked unobstrusively away in one corner under the warm glow of vine-covered lampe-post, was a small cabaret set for two, At long last, the decorations complete, and the appointed hour arrived, couples began to converge from far and wide to the school, Cars swung round the curving drive, leaving their occupants to enter under a brilliantly lighted marquee, which proclaimed Une Soiree Dan- santes , Once past the ticket taker, who was seated under a large blue umbrella, the coats were checked, and for those who arrived early there was a receiving line as they passed onto the dance floor. Colour and gaiety were the order of the hour, for as the night proceeded, the floor became alive with bright silks and ruse tling taffetas that swayed and turned in time with the music. The dancers became a sea of myriad colours which sparkled as it moved. Intermission time came quickly, and the still dan- cing feet moved out into the corridors for a quick snack, served in the commercial room. After a brief rest, people drifted back to the floor where the enticing music of Frankie Banks' orchestra soon re- established its spell. After what seemed to be but the space of a second the

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Commercial Trifl by Beverley Hillis Com. One of the aims of a commercial course is to create an efficiency in and a knowledge of business. This was the object of our class trip to the Canadian Radio Manmfacturing Company in Toronto on November 5, 1954. The Canadian Radio Manufacturing Company is one of the large industries in Toronto and is operated by the Phillips and Rodgers Majestics. It is from here that we are supplied with our television sets, radios and record-changers, the models ranging in size from the small mantle one to the large combination., That afternoon at 2 o'c1ock, we were ushered into the main- office at the front of the plant where each of us was asked to sign the visitor's register and was given a red badge with a number for iden- tification. Being divided into two groups, we were then taken on a conducted toumexplolnlng layouisof the plant., One of the first items of interest we saw was the cutting of steel to form the radio and television sets. Next, we were shown the cutting of the lumber and the conse- truction of the cabinet. lf you think that every television cabinet is made from genuine wood, be ready for a surprise! They arenlt. Some of them are made from masonite, which is put through a special pro- cess and is then taken to the painting room, Here, a special solution is pressed upon the masonite, The next step is to press the masonite between large rollers, pressing the special grain upon it., After the finishing touches, to all appearances, it cannot be distinguished from the genuine wood. The second last stage of this construction is Talong the radio and television assembly line. There, we were shown how complicated a set can be. Here, the employees were placing wires, tubes, etc. each having its continuous operation to perform. Finally, the set was placed in its cabinet. Then it was chehked to discover whether it was in ,perfect condition to be sent out or not., The super- visor told us that approximately 400 television and 1000 radio sets were constructed in one day. Um sure our questioning minds under:- stand more about television and radio, as a result of this part of our tour. Besides television and radio we were introduced to the making of electronic radio receivers and wirele ss telephone systems. One other interesting point was how the radios are set up in our Police Cars. ll H ll

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hands of the clock heralded the playing ofthe final dance. As the last bars drew to a close, the dancers regretfully left the floor and went out into the hall, the door closing behind them on an unforgettable evening. This was the enchanted hour. Il H ll Grade 12 Party by Virginia McArthur XII Friday the 13th is supposedly an unlucky day, but for grade twelve the day will always be remembered as the class party. The sightless eyes of the owl sitting on the mantle of the Hunterls 8: Angler's Club reflected a scene of fun and nonsense as the teachers and pupils of grade twelve ate an indigestible supper of hot- dogs and punch, punch which can be described only as potent. After eating we partook of some games especially de- signed for quietness , and after-dinner rest. Musical chairs, with the gentlemen as chairs , and charades were only two of those thought up by our brilliant games committee G led by Arlene Bryant and Irwin Gillespie. Later on, the grave-ya ridi rang with the laughter of the girls and boys playing Boston bulldog and a good old-fashioned game of relieval. Exhausted, mosquito bitten, but happy, we trouped back to the lodge to rest and dance. Mr. Young kindly led us in a rousing square dance and demonstrated a perfect schottesse for us. At eleven o'clock the party broke up, but there were no regrets for everyone was tired and happy. Um sure the old saying A good time was enjoyed by all is fitting here. Guest: Don't trouble to see me to the door. Tired host: ltls no trouble. Itls a pleasure. li II II