Paris District High School - Yearbook (Paris, Ontario Canada)

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK 'hr ifliivrarg Svnririg EXECUTIVES 1928 Spring Term Fall Term Mr. Reg. Turnbull Honorary President Mr. Charles McCormick Inez Newell President Fred Pascoe Earl McDonald lst Vice-President Reba Gilham Judith Lovett 2nd Vice-President Dorothy Rand Betty Burt Treasurer Ronald Gorrie Mary Black Secretary Gordon Thomson Ellen Wisha1't Prophet or Prophetess Alpheus Lovett Isabel Burt Poet or Poetess Jean Reid Orval Miller Orator J. Eby Ronald Gorrie Critic William Barlow THE SPRING TERM The bustle and excitement of elections having subsided, the first regular meeting of the term was held January 16th. The past president, Fred Pascoe, occupied the chair, and after giving a brief resume of the work carried -on in the Literary Society, called upon the newly-elected president to take charge. Miss Inez Newell, the successful candidate at the election, in a few brief well- chosen words, extended her thanks to the members of the society for upholding her in the previous elections. Each member of the executive was then called upon in turn, to express his or her appreciation for having been elected to office. The main feature of the program was a debate Resolved that annex- ation to the United States would be in the best interests of Canada. The affrimative side was upheld by Helen Churchill and Doris Gardner, and the negative side by Reba Gilham and Isobel Burt. No decision was given for the debate, it being merely a trial for the girls before they debated at the Kitchener collegiate. The meeting was adjourned by singing f'God Save the King. Possibly one of the most interesting meetings of the whole term was held on Feb. 22nd. The system had been adopted of allowing each form to be in charge of the program for at least one meeting. Third form was therefore providing the entertainment for this occasion. O Canada was sung in opening, and the minutes of the last meeting were read and adopted. Form III. then presented the program which consisted of a Mock Trial, the plot of which is as follows: A young married 111211 from the South was accused of stealing a chicken by Miss Marian Notsoyoung. It appears that Miss Notso- young had retired to a secluded little spot, where she was endeavoring to spend the rest of her life in peace. This esteemed lady kept pet chickens, in which she took much pride. All evidence pointed against our southern friend, who had been seen several times on the eve of the robbery, in somewhat sus- picious places, yet none of the many witnesses could actually say he was carry- ing a chicken. The wife of the southerner had been given a one dollar bill for household services rendered, which she claims was spent to purchase a chicken, for a party that was in the process of preparation. The pastor of the African mission was called upon to testify to the integrity of the southerner, who took up the collection each Sunday at the meetnigs. Many witnesses were called upon by the defendant, as well as the prosecution, but no direct evidence could be obtained either way. The jury was asked to retire and bring in its verdict. Their decision was guilty, with a plea for leniency. The judge, taking this into account, allowed the prisoner his freedom, on suspended sentence. The leading characters in the role were: Prisoner, William Barlow, prose- cutrix, Phyllis Telferg lawyer for defense, Orval Miller, lawyer for prosecu- tion, Margaret Flahiffg parson, Robert Richardson, judge, Fred Pascoe. The last meeting of the spring term was held on Empire Day, May 23rd. After the customary opening, f'The Quill was read by its worthy editor, Ernest Gould. For this last meeting we were most fortunate in securing our honorary president, Mr. Reg. Turnbull, to give a short address. Mr. Turnbull outlined very clearly the true way to success in the business world. 20

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK He emphasized particularly the need for thorough training, and the advisability of remaining at school as long as circumstances would permit. The only way to attain the highest results, continued Mr. Turnbull, is to exercise continual application., With a few personal experiences, Mr. Turnbull closed his ad- dress by wishing all candidates at the June examinations every possible suc- cess. This being the last meeting of the term, the prophecy was read by Ellen Wishart, concerning the future of the graduates. This prophecy appears elsewhere in the book. The orator, Orval Miller, delivered an original oration, which met with heartiest approval. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. THE FALL TERM With its usual promptness and precision, the Literary Society conducted its nomination meeting on Wednesday, September 12th. Fred Pascoe acted as chairman owing to the fact that last term's president, Inez Newell, was one of the successful graduates, and was therefore not in attendance. The nominations quickly dispensed with, a most interesting innovation was presented. For some years past, no satisfactory form of initiation had been devised, but this year, in order to allow those who were beginning their High School studies for the first time, to feel a part of the school, they were allowed at this meeting, to come on the platform one by one, and give enter- tainment to the assembled school, by singing, reciting, dancing, playing, or giving a speech. Each new-comer took his or her part exceedingly well, and the new idea could undoubtedly be considered a success. The meeting closed promptly at four o'clock, by singing God Save the King. The most satisfactory way of procuring a program for the Literary So- ciety, has been found, by allowing each form to take its turn. On Oct. 29th Form V. took charge of the program. The only male pianist in the form, Hugh Wilson, favored the audience with two most excellent numbers. Fol- lowing this the main feature was then delivered in the form of a Mock Rural School Board Meeting. Ernest Gould acted in the capacity of chairman, and during the course of the meeting many humorous topics were raised for dis- cussion. The audience did, in a marked way, show its appreciation of this comic rendering. Wilma Carr and Helen Churchill displayed their musical ability by playing a pianoforte duet. After the reading of 'The Quill the meeting was brought to a close. On Nov. 16th Form IV. conducted a first-rate meeting. The chief item of interest was a one act comedy entitled, The Dearest Thing in Boots. Orval Miller who represented the proprietor of the shoe store, had a young son, Richardson, whom he desired to become acquainted with the business. The father set forth several hard and fast rules, to be followed closely bv the son, while practising salesmanship. With every customer who entered the store, the son caused some unpleasantness because of his close adherence to the rules, and in each event the father stepped in and saved the situation. Finally the son becoming disgusted with the shoe business, decided to retire from it, without his father's knowledge. He did so, and later presented his father with a daughter-in-law, Whom he introduced as the Dearest thing in boots. Form III. in its meeting on Nov. 23rd, went to a great deal of time and trouble to give the audience an idea of how a Millinery Opening should be conducted. Mary Elson taking the leading part of inilliner, very cleverly undertook an entirely impromptu conversation with every customer who entered the store. Clifford Cunningham acted as the milliner's chore boy, and was continually being upbraided for his numerous delinquencies. Much mirth was exhibited throughout the presentation, and third form is to be con- gratulated on its contribution to the Literary meeting. It would be well nigh impossible to write in detail the countless points of interest that have occurred in our society during the past term. Our society has always aimed to develop the many and varied talents that exist in our school. We believe that, year by year, we are accomplishing our purpose with better results, yet there is still much room for improvement, and it is the earnest hope of the retiring executive that the spring officers will by far exceed our feeble attempts. Fred P35006- Z1