Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School - Echoes Yearbook (Peterborough, Ontario Canada)

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MUSIC O THE ORCHESTRA Back Row: H. Davidson, S. Lockington, R. Hiscox, D. Seymour, E. Gibson, R, Graham, D. Graham, J. Parr, D, lkloorc. Mr. A. J, Wleames. A. Lockingtou Front Row: D, Flett, E. Borland, I. Lillico, M. Smith, D. Cunningham, J, Prophet, S. Ashby, B. Staples, L, Routly The Orchestra Hflllfbfitf is the Universal Language Monteverdi laid the foundation of the modern orchestra when he multiplied the stringed instru- ments and relegated the pianoforte-or rather its precursor, the harpsichord-to a somewhat sub- ordinate position. Between the periods of Mon- teverdi's genius and Haydn's ,there were many experiments made in the arrangement and com- binations of instruments. Haydn added drums and trumpets to an orchestra of strings, Mozart added the expressive clarinet and the trombone. The piccolo and flute were included as novelties and from Mozart to this present, miraculous, twentieth cen- tury, the only additions have been in improvements of mechanism and in variety in combinations of tone-colours. The modern instrumentation, then, has developed gradually but very efficiently, as our own orchestra proves. Following the graduation of a number of our school musicians, the orchestra, this year, started out on a very unstable footing. But with the full support of those members who remained and of those who have just joined our ranks, and of 'the school assembly, we have strengthened our hold and are well under way. We heartily welcome our newcomers: HShirley Ashby, Lloyd Routly, Sonnie Roy, and Betty Wolfe, who play the violin, Don Flett, 'cellog Allan Lockington, bass, Stewart Lock- ington, trombone, Don Ford and Davis Graham, cornet. Doug Moore, jewitt Parr, and Duncan Seymour have graduated from second violin to first. We wish them every success. Pu ge F :fly The Glee Clubs The P.C.I. Glee Clubs got under way this year well before Commencement. Orma Lacheur and Alicia Langley were chosen as girls' leaders and John Hooper and Horace Steer as boys' leaders. At Commencement, the only public event in which the Glee clubs participate under the name of Glee club, the girls sang a few airs from Verdi's Il Trovatoren and the boys sang a sprightly melody entitled 'Hop, you Grasshoppers, Hopl' Shortly after Commencement, the operetta prac- tices started: really a continuation of the faithful turn-out of the Glee Clubs. Here, I think, we must pay tribute to Mr. Chen- hall, without whom there would be no Glee Clubs or Operetta. His untiring efforts and personal interest are the great deciding factors in both. Various teachers, among whom Mr. Wesley Brown must be mentioned, have been most kind in their support, and we thank them. HORACE STEER So far the orchestra has ably supplemented the programmes of the Armistice Day Service of Novem- ber the tenth and of the various Literary meetings. But the big event of the orchestra-year will be our presentation, on the nights of the Operetta, of The Overture from Egmont. We hope you will like it with its special feature of two pianos. We take this opportunity of thanking Mr. A. J. Weames, B.Sc., our conductor, for his fine services, the Students' Council for its Welcome financial backing, and the student body for its splendid sup- port. We are at your service, EDNA BORLAND

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a Commencement Exercises On Friday afternoon, December 3, the annual Commencement Exercises of P.C.V.S. were held in the school Auditorium. The school orchestra, directed by Mr. A. J. Weames, played several greatly appreciated num- bers. Following the opening selection by the or- chestra, the chairman, Dr. G. Raymore Scott, made a brief address. The Academic Graduation diplomas were pre- sented by Mr. V. R. Henry, the Commercial and Special Commercial diplomas by Miss Thompson, and the Industrial Arts and Household Arts dip- lomas by Mr. Corneil. Mr. Adrian Macdonald, M.A., of the Normal School staff gave an inspiring and humorous address, in which he urged the gradua- ting classes to be broad-minded, decisive, happy, to have respect for themselves, to do something about their dreams, and to have the courage to take responsibility. The Girls' and Boys' Glee Clubs under the direc- tion of Mr. M. B. Chenhall added much to the program. The girls sang two selections from Verdi's II Tr0i'at0re - Home to Our Mountains and The Nun's Chorus. The boys sang The Lost Chord and as an encore Hop, you Grasshopper, Hop. Mr. H. G. Walker of the Board of Education pre- sented the W. G. Morrow Scholarships to winners in the Vocational Department, after which the presentation of the Nicholls Scholarships to winners in the Academic Department, was made by Mr. K. J. Wightman B.A., I.P.S. In the abscence of Dr. F. C. Neal, Dr. Scott pre- sented the Neal Football Trophy to Haig Kelly, captain of the rugby team, for winning the C.O.S. S.A. Championship. The Ar Silver figures dancing on a black background, a rose and silver rising sun behind the orchestra, over- head festoons of the school colors, garnet and grey, and on the dance floor between five and six hundred lads and lassies stepping to the latest dance hits played by Eddie Stroud and his orchestra. On Wednesday evening, December the twenty- ninth, the twenty-seventh annual At Home of the Peterborough Collegiate and Vocational School was held in the gynmasium with a record attendance of students and old boys and girls. Particular Commendation must be given to the decorating committee, working under the guidance of Miss Thompson, assisted by Edna Borland, whose untiring efforts converted the gymnasium into a veritable fairyland. Mary McPherson and Gerard Creighton were the recipients of the A. XVander Trophies, given each year to the senior athletic champions. A splendid valedictory address was read by Peter Demos speaking for all the graduates. Miss Thompson presented the Penmanship Prize to Violet Hobson, and Miss VVhite the French Prose Prizes, Upper School to Peter Demos, Middle School to Ronald Dick. The prizes for scholarship in Canadian History, donated by the Peter Robinson Chapter, l.O.D.E., were presented by Mrs. Alex. Sollitt, Regent of the Chapter, to jean Moore, Carlyle jacquith, and Eunice Armstrong. The climax of the program came when Dr. Kenner announced to an eagerly awaiting audience the names of the Princeps Alumna and Princeps Alum- nus. Wilda Saunders merited the honour of re- ceiving Mrs. Downey's prize while the Melville C. Robinson Memorial Prize, and the Principals Prize were bestowed upon Ronald Dick. An unexpected award was won by Haig Kelly who received a special prize from Dr. Kenner for his ideal sportsmanship. The Commencement Exercises concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. Following the programme in the Auditorium, tea was served in the gymnasium to the parents and friends of the graduating classes. This tea was sponsored by the staFf. ln the evening the Annual Commencement Dance was held for the graduating classes and members of the third, fourth and fifth forms. Music was sup- plied by George Broadley. Supper was served toward the close of the even- ing. J. M. Home Supper was served at midnight by Messrs. Hooper Sz Sons. All too soon the strains of the Home Waltz echoed through the room, and students and graduates re- alized that once more the Christmas Dance was over. We wish to thank the patrons and patronesses: Dr. and Mrs. H. R. H. Kenner Dr. and Mrs. G. Raymore Scott Mr and Mrs. Wesley Brown Mr and Mrs. David R. Brown Mr and Mrs. W. A. Richardson Mr and Mrs. F. E. Johnston Mr and Mrs. Maurice Park Mr and Mrs. R. G. Corneil ..eg5,,.g,ag,.C.,,8a..g,,ggs.. EILEEN SCHOALES Page Forty-nine

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Princess Zara Once again the pupils of P.C.I. have proved to a large and appreciative audience that high school students can present a musical production worthy of the name. Princess Zara, presented this year, was considerably harder than former attempts, but it was as good if not better than usual. The in- crease in the amount spent on costumes provided a spectacle surpassing any seen on the stage of our Auditorium. The period of the operetta necessi- tated a variety of elaborate costumes which were rented. To Miss Gerrard we are indebted for the making of costumes for the fairies and witches. The story is laid in England. The King, Bucono- core, a senile humorist and anti-superstitionist, is about to resign his throne in favour of his beautiful daughter, the Princess Zara. He is warned by Butterfly, the Queen of the Fairies, that this will bri11g a dreadful retribution on him, but he proceeds with his plans, thus bringing into action the witches' curse. After the coronation, Zara forgets every- thing that happened before. She banishes her father, and her lover, the handsome Prince Florizel, to the kitchen. The rest of the household is hover- ing between a headless or parboiled state, for Zara commands an execution at the slightest provocation. just as she is to have her own father beheaded, the Queen of the Fairies comes to the rescue of the un- happy household. Bringing the princess to her senses with a few stern words, she prevails on her to ask her father's pardon on her knees. This breaks the witchs' curse, and the operetta ends in a final happy chorus from the entire cast assembled on the stage. The acting of all the principals was a tribute to the direction of Miss Copus and Miss McBride. We particularly wish to congratulate Alicia Langley on her fine performance as Queen of the Witches. Mr. Chenhall is greatly to be congratulated on the musi- cal numbers which were received with deserving praise. The cast was as follows: King Buonocore.. ,. .. ., .. .,.... ...Horace Steer Prince F Iorizel .... .. ...,..,,.. ..,.... . .john Hooper Princess Zara Cdaughter to Buonocorej Y Olga Westbye Queen Butterfly CQueen of Fairiesj Orma Lacheur Violetta Qchief maid of honourj Florence Trebilcock Grewsorne Ca Witchj ...,.., .,... ,..,.. A l icia Langley Baron Locoinor ....,........,...,..., .,,...,,.., T om Hooper Camilla Cattendent on Princej ........ jack Estlick Firenza fmaid of honourj ,... Margaret Westbye Carina Cmaid of honourj ..,............... Betty Wolfe Tortoiseshell fa butterflyj ........ ....... M erril Smith Captain of Beef-Eaters ........ ,..,... B ill Moorehead C. W. Page Fifty-one