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

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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 ' .

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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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Glimpse Through A Camera lC'mzfir111cflfrom Page -ITD be in Toronto. Don't forget your lunch. must fortify the inner woman when we arrive. Well, here it is! Oh look, the station is decorated! Here stand beside me and we can march together. Look, we are enter- ing the Exhibition Grounds! There is the lake front. I guess we're supposed to stand here. Wonder how long we will have to wait. Of course we can al- ways look at the scenery, though very little to see to-day it's so misty. Thrills! There's a Mounty. Wait now, hold still till I get your physiog. Oh it's spoiled. I never could take pictures. He'll likely be stand- All the school activities step- ped into a back seat on Thurs- day, November 23rd, and the upper and middle school turn- ed out in full to the first Liter- ary Meeting of the school term given by Forms V A, IV B, and Xl A. Academic. The pro- gramme presented was one of varied and humorous musical n u m b e r s a n d recitations. Rheumatiz portraying our aged relatives was most outstanding. The second Lit on Wednes- day, January 10th, was present- ed by Forms V B, IV A ing on his head with the Com- munications Building in the palm of his hand when it is developed. Say, we've been standing here for two hours. When do you think they are going to appear? Wait! there's a com- motion. HERE THEY COME! Dot, stop pushing, I'm in the gutter as it is. Know you can't help it, but neither can I look my best up to my ankles in water. They won't even see me, but I can dream, can't I? Hold still, want to get a picture. Can't seem to get their car in focus. Oh, how beautiful her colouring, how gracious her smile! Isn't she exquisite? And he is so kingly! Dear! they've passed and I only got a glimpse of them through my camera. They truly exemplify t h e The Lits Goebbels and Goering enter the scene when a plot to burn t h e Reichstag is planned. When it hatches, they lay the blame on the Communists. A half-witted Dutchman, like Mortimer Snurcl, is brought before the court, and the ques- tion is fired, Where were you on the night of the fire? Un- prepared for what is to follow, he answers I was-um-I was asleep. Asleep! Look at him. He hasn't slept for days! So he is led away and huge black old saying 'Worth waiting for! Well, now we can have our lunch and get back to the train. Here we a r e homeward bound. Goodness I'm tired. Are you going to sleep? Don't think I will yet-Hey, Dot, you were snoring. So help me, you were, and by the look of the others we are all a little on the weary side. I rather feel like the last rose of summer along with the proverbial bug, myself. Ho- hum, I certainly am sleepy. Wait, guess we are getting in. Two o'clock and Iim practically dead on my feet. Suppose we won't be required to go to school tomorrow as some of the other trains have not come in yet. Well, good-night, or better, good morning a n d pleasant dreamsf'-C.N. shadows reveal the horrible fate of this innocent victim. Hitler divides up Poland with Stalin in an ingenious manner -by carving up the map of Poland with O's and X's. Next we have the Munich Beer Garden explosion with the villain planting a bomb, in full view of the audience, beneath the Fuehrer's chair and then borrowing from the victim a match wherewith to light it. Unluckily Hitler goes off in Search of a slow waiter. And now Hitler roars and XI B Academic. In forth his last speech fthe nineteen hilarious scenes only one he has used it told the. complete story A! fx f throughout the p l a yj of The Rise and Fall of , ,,., ..- v While his supporters drift One Adolf Hitler. Among !' i , lazily Out, leaving the the most memorable pf gictator babbling about were those that follow: ' , 1 ' g is masterpiece, his Adolf, dashing young Z -,E , ' , Sguily mhwhlte ' artist, peddles his post- age- h ll 91' 'E 9 R6dC0ats, CFO to - f l--fa ...X 2.51.5222 V2i..Efrsta A ' ki ' f ' xi -.f E' y at the Stfage doo? 57 ll X Mr. Chamberlain com- l'lltlQl' S maglff POWGI' T' !-14,4 ag- plete with coat-tails and over his people is repre- 1-If ' ' ' F umbrella. sented in a scene where he appears as a turbaned snake-charmer with his snakes. Page Tlzirty-eiglzt GESTAPD Last scene of all, Herr Hitler high on a steplad- der, swabbing the back wall of the stage. Ere: