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

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK A WINTER EVENING The bright and shining sun does darker grow In shades of lavenders and pinks The white and dazzling fields of drifted snow Seem soft and dim as the sun sinks. The fluHy clouds which all the day were flown, By the cold wind, now seem to slip To catch the rose petals which the sun has strown And each turn to a fairy ship. With small pink sails and frothing waves below Bound for a sweet, enchanted isle, Yonder where castles loom and flowers grow As the sun catches a rosy smile. On large and massive banks of darker clouds The pine that when the sun was bright I.Vas green, becomes deep black and slowly nods As the winds foretell the approach of night. Now lower sinks the sun and lower still And dimmer grow the objects near Till I can scarcely see the old windmill And yet I feel no trace of fear. For when the distant mountains hide from sight That big and wondrous setting orb. The stars come out and fondly greet the night And night does the daylight absorb. And soon the moon comes rising in the sky And sheds its mellow light o'er all, The dreamy hills beneath the moonbeams lie And silent slumbers softly fall. And then the world is wrapped in happy sleep VVinds are quiet, noises cease, The twinkling stars their silent watches keep And the still earth is ruled by peace. Isabel Bull -T Poetess Spring Tei n OUR SCHOOL LITERARY POEM Our High School's nobly situated So that it gives command Of all the surrounding country Around the River Grand. W6,1'Q proud of our fair school And of our pupils, too, They'll guard and keep its honour bright, And work, and dare, and do. Remember those who once were here, But now their spirit's fled, For overseas in sunny France, They fought for us, and bled. In memory of all our boys Who sleep in Flanders fields W'e'll hold the burning torch on high And wield it through the years. So within these halls of learning We are meeting day by day, As friends and comrades, playing What the sportsman calls fair play. VVe have some clever orators Who for our school win fame, And many a victory in debates Have our contestants claimed. In athletics, too, we're doing iine, But 'tis not for the glory of fame But the spirit of school which calls us all, To play, play up, and play the game. Jean E Reid Poetess Fall Teim 22

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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

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK THE MONDAY 12.00 , 1 Eiiailium 1 0- 22 0 51.00 to 1928 Single Copy 10c. Ogrlidulilltess SATURDAY, APRIL 20th, 1953 one Alter Thirty Years of Fighting a Woman Enters the Canadian Senate Special by Kathleen Blackburn to Monday Evening Post-Women are in their heyday of Power and privilege. Grim determination on the part of the women of Canada has succeeded in breaking down the barriers of cus- tom and prejudice. Women through- out Canada, whether doctors, lawyers, merchants, chiefs, Conservatives or Liberals will delight in victory. What happiness they will enjoy! To Miss Hazel Laurie falls the unique honour of representing Cana- dian women in that assemblage of supposedly sage men. Paris may well be proud of the brilliant political career of this talented lady. Having the fitting background of ten years in the Ontario Government, Miss Laurie was the one to Crash the gate on Government Hill in spite of the con- tinued and persistent notices such as A woman is not a person and must be kept out. The B. N. A. Act, the Supreme Court decision-all have been overcome and a woman reigns supreme in the Senate chamber. To the life of Ottawa, Miss Laurie brings a lively enthusiasm and un- bounded energy. Her zest for social life and her delight in meeting the senators amaze the older hostesses of Ottawa. In spite of the pessimistic predic- tions that the world would decline when women took public offices and superseded the men in business and in every walk of life, the contrary seems to be coming true as the last 25 years show. Ed. note-iOld 5th of 1928 will join heartily with me, I am sure, and with this whole city in congratulating Miss Hazel Lauriej. VVar Again Between Two Eastern States Special-The Zulu warriors of Cen- tral Africa have dispatched a large fleet of submarines there at once. We understood that they intend to attack the large cocoanut plantations in order to force the inhabitants into subjection. The Zulus have a highly trained army which includes several battalions of trained monkeys to as- sist in the operations.-The editor wishes both sides the utmost success. Old Hat Worn by Napoleon Brings 315,000 at Auction. Paris, April 19, 1953-One of Na- poleon's hats, a well-worn specimen, has been sold at auction for 315,000 to Miss Inez Newell, when home on furlough. The only explanation that can be given by friends for Miss Newell having bought the hat, is that in her younger days she took Modern history while at P. H. S. She always liked history and wished a tangible reminder of those old days and those old associations tall grads. of '28 will understand her expendi- ture of so large a sum for so small an article.J