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

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SCHCOL NEWS When the students obtain their copies of The Echoes which section will they turn to Iirst? Perhaps it will be the Form News section, or the Humour section. But invari- ably the School News section is not the first their eager eyes will scan. For the attending students, perhaps the School News sec- tion seems to lack interest, be- cause they are well acquainted with the school activities, but for the Alumni of P.C.V.S., School News is the most inter- esting part of the book. ln the reading of it, they are able to see what progress has been made in the forming of organ- izations, the success of our rugby, basket-ball, and base- ball teams, and in the other phases of school life. The write- ups of the Literary meetings, of the Commencement dance, and the photographs will recall fond memories of school days at P.C.V.S. Thus the School News section is the most im- portant section of the magazine to the Alumni, and someday it will also gain importance in your eyes. Donori-ix' PARKHILL. Nezrs Editor Their Majesties' Visit to Canada, May, 1939 Peterborough: An Historic Day The day the King and Queen arrived in Canada His Majesty was to make a speech, and great was our delight when in morning assembly Dr. Kenner gave us permission to extend the noon hour to two o'clock. reason, which For some unforeseen however, the speech, was scheduled for l.30 o'clock, was delayed and many uncer- tain students set out for school. As I entered school, the con- tinuous ringing of the tele- phone sounded on my ears. As I passed the office, I heard the secretary's somewhat weary voice replying, Wait until the speech is over and then come to school. There was a buzz of voices in the main entrance Where some girls were gathered to shelter from the rain. Other students stood in a group at the corner across from Johnston's Electri- cal Store listening to the loud speaker by which we were to hear the first speech of His Majesty upon his arrival in Canada. About two o'clock the organ music ceased and between the intermittent ringing of bicycle bells and the bang of fire- crackers contributed by the First Formers chiefly, we heard the Prime Minister's welcom- ing address. Then after a mom- ent of suspense and silence, ex- cept for the sound of the rain- drops, His Majesty spoke and Page Thirty-six even the most mischievous boys were quiet and a subdued group heard the speech. Later, rather unwillingly, we returned to classes, but the teachers had a difficult task be- cause of wandering mindsg so school was dismissed early. Hip hurray! D.P. Ottawa: Trooping The Colours Now that the pageant is over, one recalls with delight the sounds of blaring bugles, the trampling of the proud Royal Canadian Dragoons, the cheering, and above all our handsome King and gracious Queen. Ottawa semed to change overnight, from the prim and sedate Canadian capital to a make-believe city. Rows of brightly coloured banners and flags decorated the broad front of the Parliament Buildings. About eight o'clock the mem- bers of the Air Force, who were acting as a guard of hon- our, began to fall into position. At nine the streets were a mass of excited people, anx- iously waiting for a single glance at their king. From our windows in the Parliament Buildings, we could see distinguished guests arriv- ing for The Trooping of the Colours. Statesmen, famed soldiers, beautiful women, and the humblest subjects, had fContinuecl on Page .445 Kingston: A Single Hour The great day had arrived- the day on which the King and Queen were to visit Kingston! Earlier in the week we had been somewhat disappointed by the announcement fmade necessary by the far distant ice and fog of the North At- lanticj that Their Majesties' visit was to be shortened to about an hour and a half. But our spirits soon rose again and we set out almost as joyously as if there had been no change in plans. Upon arriving in Kingston we found that a vantage point had been reserved for us on the roof of a store. Without worry in that regard we were free to enjoy the day in tour- ing the city. Thousands of flags bedecked the city hall and both public and private buildings. During the after- noon my mother had the privilege of seeing and actual- ly touching the Queen's bou- quet of orchids and lily-of-the- valley. About seven o'clock we set out to take up our post where we would wait to see the King and Queen. Even then the soldiers, among them the Prince of Wales Rangers from Peterborough, were falling in line along Pine Street. The first herald of the royal guests' arrival was the sound fConti1zuefl on Page 555

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The Valley by GERALDINE MELTON, IXF I think almost everyone enjoys a beautiful Winter morning when everything with the newly fallen snow upon it twinkles and glistens with the first rays of the early morning sun. When I look out of my bedroom window on a winter morning I can see the valley of Peter- borough with the snow glistening on the roof tops, and from each chimney a faint line of blue smoke curling into the air, then fading away. I think a suitable name for this would A Night At by JACK WILLIAMS, Why I ever agreed to such an undertaking is beyond me. But I was finally dragged out of the house by my friend, Jim Simpson, away from a warm, cosy fire and a quiet evening at home. The object of the outing was a visit to the Uptown Theatre which rarely profited by one of my visits. It's the finest picture of the seasonf' Jim related as we hailed a taxi. Whether it was or not I was not very joyful. One evening off a week and this was it. As we approached the theatre, I observed that the picture now playing was Drums Along the Mohawk -one of those rip roaring Westerns that I detested. After getting out of the taxi, we engaged in the pur- be The valley of a thousand smokes. As the day passes. things change. About four-thirty the sun that shone so brightly, is now sinking in the west and only faint mauves and pinks are to be seen. The white snow has now a purplish cast, with long blue shadows stretching here and there. The snow on the sidewalks is trampled down till it is slippery and so another day has passed in the city of Peterborough. The Theatre x AB :Nu Asus denly I had an inspiration. Maybe the lady would remove her hat if I asked her politely. Madam,'l I said sweetly, would you mind removing your hat? Her reply was Such nerve! I could not stand it any longer. I asked Jim if he would mind if I moved to another seat. He replied that it was all right with him. When I reached a suitable seat, the feature was half over. After enjoying the picture a few minutes more, a small boy laboriously chew- ing a wad of gum came in and sat beside me. The noise was enough to drown out the picture. And when he began to throw peanuts up and catch them in his mouth I nearly went wild. One peanut landed squarely on my head. chase of tickets. The ticket girl told us that the only seats left were in the back rows. Jim took the tickets and we walked in and dropped 20 'few 1 T A I1 -J Q - it TP? 1'-cf at I or-I fl -I x 4 ,Mx -1 V J c -if Y 04 0.00 O Qiffoc Cu -J C Qocpo lfi 'tWhat kind of a game are you playing, Sonny? I asked. Peanut game. Wanta play, mister? he snap- ped back. them in the box. The ,M N Lugru' , -1 K Q Iwas glad when I saw usher soon had us in our - -- -K 1 l 1 w ti L L L I l j that the bag was nearly seats, and I was soon in- f QI' ff: : + F'? empty elld Onee again I terested in the picture. I X-'QQ f A , I in Ju p A fl JJ-X became interested in the Just as an exciting incid- lg, 5:1 . gclggbfj Pletufe- All Of H Sudden ent was going to happen 7 fiom ft My 2 C1117 SW' -Bang!! He had broken a very stout woman came lumbering along and took the seat directly in front of me. Her hat re- sembled a skyscraper ji' 'rf i i!! W wg . 1- ANL? .V W .ff -- - ,N I c the peanut bag. This nearly threw me out of my seat. After I had re- covered from this explos- ion, he began pulling an- more than it did a hat. It completely blocked my view. Why isn't there a law against such things? I thought. Jim was en- joying the picture im- mensely, having only a small gentleman in front of him while I had to be content W i t h leaning back and resting. Sud- lf ' 'tilts ' NI7 tit! I Al, M .if H- A , I '- Le 14 ' a M i X P 'V b X fi f I 1 4 I fkffjf L 'I 'w 5 ,WLC f 7 X f 'ul it ' 71 P mf 1 M W IQIX 1 ' f , ' f ff lg, ,Il I x l CZ' c I 5 ' f w fl ww 1, ff 1 yi . si hi 1 4 ' h ff f lr If f 2 A r -' f f ff j .1 ,ff f tilt.,-I z i JL f ll 'V ' A. A fl .129 .za 'l 1 l -5 ff! - I- ' if I I, -V! gi 5 di ' if ff -' fx.: 'I I r 4 ' W 4 , A t ., jg X 'N' - .25 ZT2 f r ' Q3 ' 8- - E .?.ff- Y f . --- -- - I WAS HOLDING An! OYERSIZED Rnaafv- 'xs f other bag out of his pocket. He held it up in front of me. All of a sud- den the bottom broke, and the contents came down on my new suit. It was a mixture of soft, sticky taffy and peanuts. A man can stand just so much. I immediately got up and took the seat fCo1z.timLed on Page 86D Page Thirty-five

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Toronto: With the Scout Special On May 22, 1939, their Royal Majesties paid a visit to the City of Toronto, and on that same day the up and coming generation of Peterborough visited that same metropolis. lt was a cold, raw day when the Scout Special drew out of the station, and headed for To- ronto by way of Lindsay and Agincourt. Everybody was in high spirits, even the engine f 0 r g o t its troubles, a n d whistled cheerfully as it pulled its load of happy occupants to- wards the Queen City. We just got past Jackson's Park when someone enquired, t'How far have we got to go now?,' and this kept up every few minutes during the whole of the four- hour trip. Between stops we all sang songs, counted tele- graph poles, and even ate our lunch earlier than usual to make the time pass quickly. Finally the train arrived at Ex- hibition Station and from here we marched to our reserved section on the waterfront where we shivered, in our bare knees, with the thousand and one other Scouts from all over Central Ontario. We didn't have to Wait long for our big thrill, for scarcely three-quarters of an hour had passed before the sound of cheering reached our ears. In a few minutes the Royal Couple arrived, escorted by motor-cycle police, and a guard of honour composed of the Royal Canadians Dragoons. Our hearts swelled with pride when first the King saluted us, and then the Queen waved and smiled in our direction. All too quickly they passed from view, and We Were left with only a fond memory, and a few sore throats. We marched back to the station, and there had to wait three long hours before our train pulled in, in the mean- time sustaining ourselves by eating. We ate everything we saw! We cleaned the vendors out a couple of times, and then QCo'nti-nued on Page 471 if . sf, ' . . ' 4575 7 I p iyglt -14 J 1 K' fr Q r 1' If 1 A. Liar. -- ., .. Sftf,.', A, 1f'mzr1'0.sy of Czrrzzrrliazz AYIITTOIIKII Ruilzrrzy j Their Majesties leaving the Parliament Buildings, Ottawa, after the great ceremony of granting in person the Royal Assent. Toronto: Glimpse Through A Camera Last May an important page was written in the annals of Canadian history. An event which has not been paralleled, occurred in May 1939 when the King and Queen of the British Empire visited this Dominion. When the Royal Couple were to appear in Toronto, groups of school children and students from the surrounding country travelled by train to see their King and Queen. Let us follow the adventures of one happy and excited girl, her departure from Peterbor- ough, and subsequent happen- ings until her return: Well, is everything ready? Which group are you in, Dot? Six? Too bad. I'm in nine, or is it six, these numbers are always mixed - doesn't make much difference, we can get to- gether anyway. We're off! If what they say is true we're going to have a swell time exercising our limbs. Here, sit with me and We can talk. Yes, I brought my camera along, thought perhaps I might get a picture of Their Majesties. Won't likely get a peek at them but where there's life, there's hope, and I'll be able at least to get a picture of the guards. I wonder if the Queen will be as beautiful, or the King as stately, as their pictures por- tray them. So much comment on her clothes, I am anxious to see what she will Wear. Do you suppose we'll be able to see them? The crowds will be ter- rific. I'm so glad there are no stops on the way, seems to shorten the trip. Guess we had better get ready, we will soon lC07lfiIlIl0!I on Nczrt Pagel Page Thirty-.s-even 31 ar ? ' '-- 5 2 f ' .