Riverbend School for Girls - Vox Fluminis Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1945 volume:

- , E' L Aims. I I A UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA UNITED COLLEGE m afhlxatxon with THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA .Students are offered courses m FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE leadmg to the B A degree and mcludmg pre profcssxonal courses for Commerce Engmeerlng Law Medxcme etc COLLEGIATE-Grade XI fMatrxculat1onJ Grade XII fEntrance to Second Year at Nonnal Schoolj FACULTY OF THEOLOGY Dxploma and B D Courses Addztzonal Faczlztaes RESIDENCE for men and women STUDENTS ACTIVITIES Athletxcs Debatmg Dramatlcs etc CENTRALLY LOCATED LARGE CAMPUS SKATING RINK Write to WESLEY D G RUNIONS Registrar WINN IPEG MANITOBA . v-0 1 . I u 1 I n -4 1 n u an - - - . ' ' ' 3 l I 9 ' - . 3 I u . 1. .' . .- -.- n v . , . . - . ' I D I ' I I ' 4 1 1 .. , Q Vox Fluminis ARTICLE Compliments of . . . E The professional services of the eye Physician and the skillful services of I C0-Operative the Dispensing Optician establish the Wh I I value of eye comfort, and without 0 esa C which the materials used in glasses Sflclety would remain pieces of surfaced glass and fashioned metal . O CYD I GRAIN EXCHANGE ilnhvrt S. Kamzug WINNIPTE PRESCRIPTION OPTICIANS V Medical Arts Building Winnipeg I I l ' -CTI in I , Mother, what is your advice to a young bride in the matter of purchasing foods , asked Jiillll, a newlywed. , I She replied, Buy only the best-it pays you in the long run. Today buy only what you need. lt is l unpatriotic to hoard food. There is plenty for all . 3 This 'is sound advice. Buy RED Sz WHITE foods for quality, and buy in normal quantities. l Vox Fluminis 'ZQ7z1vf1z'ng Riverbend' AIKINS, LOFTUS, MacAULAY, TURNER, THOMPSON 'gl eontzhuea' success TRITSCHLER BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS C. E. SIIVIONITE WINNIPEG MANITOBA KILGOUR'S LIMITED If It's Made of Paper We Compliments Of - - - Have It We carry a complete stock of Yfigllfwliim Riding CHMTD TOILET PAPER TWINES, Etc. A9 WINNIPEG REGINA SASKATOON Vox Fluminis R E I R U G Compliments of . . . LIMITED LESLIE COONEY Academy Road atv Waterloo 307 LINDSAY BLDG- ALWAYS THE BEST O DIAL 42 884 ... 11- I INSURANCE REAL ESTATE For Prompt Delivery Complete Grain Handling Facilities COUNTRY ELEVATORS eee,...,....e,..,, L Capacity 4,500,000 Bushels TERMINAL ELEVATORS ,,,,e.....v...,,,eee Capacity 6,000,000 Bushels at the Head of the Great Lakes STEAMSHIPS PLYING GREAT LAKES AND HIGH SEAS Whether it be a Wagon Load or a Car Load. Your Interest Will Be Served. N. M. PATERSON 81, COMPANY LTD. PATERSON STEAMSHIPS LTD. 609-613 GRAIN EXCHANGE, WINNIPEG - FORT WILLIAM Vox Fluminis KLIK. lT's SIMPLY woNv:nruLwuAr You cm no wma uns New KIND or MEAT ,I ixsvirllo y,x.X,,51gg,,ve1 No wonder KLIK is such a 5 053611 favorite. It's a meat product . . . ready-to-serve without fuss or trouble. It is wonderfully tasty and tender . . . qualities that simply 'KLIK' with everyone. 5 f Say Good Morning with KLIK by serving with eggs, waffles, toast. Say Good Day with KLIK by serving as cold meat, or in casserole dishes, in WZ baked salads, in sandwiches, in lunch Say Good Night with boxes. KLIK by serving your guests or using for the late kitchen snack. 2' ,,,.A, A -A 0 -0- '. I E A-we-M-fifheffw ' fi fffff' 1 f' ivev KLIK is A REGISTERED ti??ffl?Qif25 -.gg , f,:f:.:,gf-80.12619Sf1'Qxgtf3fiW,,ii1li2e A9 'r RA D E- M A R K Y-25 551 i N'-'..4mn..fW CP-A Vox Fluminis A Graduation Award Jl Compliments of . . . A. P. WHITE 61. CO Challenqer GRAIN - STOCK - BOND lDaich BROKERS v SMARTLY STYLED 0 DEPENDABLE ' 0 FINE VALUE Qi O 032.50 to 875.00 Exclusively 614 GRAIN EXCHANGE Blrks A Ulm WINNIPEG Where Young People P1 LE IHER WOODS C1 0 I .L THE SCHOOL BAGS LEATHER JACKETS BILLFOLDS POCKET WALLETS HANDBAGS RIDING EQUIPMENT UTILITY KITS LUGGAGE ' CRAFT LEATHERS Giwfb BIRT SADDLERY CO. LTD. Vox Fluminis E 'ib- 0 xr! Blouses, 6 to Shorts, 6 to Tunics, 6 to Tunics, 12 to 7 1 4 ,Z-fl fag if .are -atisfactorily Fulfilled When You Make EATON'S Your Headquarters We point with pride to our Riverbend uniforms. More specifically speaking . . . to their careful tailoring, the fine quality of their materials. Good value where both parents and students are concerned. 20 years 20 years 10 years 20 years Younger Crowd Section, Fifth Floor. + T EATON C , 4 ITED ' UM or 31.59 33.50 36.50 56.95 S ,5 X Wife ,WA -, N www. f 'I '77 P i N VHA , X N 'wry Q4 A ff' - Y F : f ,L ' , ' NZ ,, ' w! 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Miss Carter and a loyal staff have given to Riverbend without stint a great service and leadership. Now, what of the future? In Germany for many years in all schoolrooms and educational institutions youth was taught principles of violence and aggression, the might of the strong to dominate the weak, that the teachings and lead- ership of Christ were not for their nation but only for the weak and feeble minded, that the Sermon on the Mount was but idle chatter. What this world has been suffering under and fighting against is just this gross materialism come to its full grown con- sequences. The German beast lies crushed-Japan, that cruel, and treacherous murderer, must inevitably be taught that violence does not pay. As we look forward to peace in this troubled world we must seek a peace that will justify the great sacrifices made to achieve it. That peace, and the freedoms and liberties that we cherish and the happiness we desire for ourselves and our children and succeeding generations, can rest only on the firm foundations of Christian ideals and enlightened and understanding minds, Here, then, is the great mission and responsibility of our educational centres. Those who have watched the growth and development of Riverbend have reason to be proud of the contribution she has so far made and of her already rich endowment in the hundreds of young people who have worked and played in her kindly atmosphere and have passed through her doors to further education or other duties in life. We have unlbounded faith in her future. Political parties, Governments and their policies will change with the times but the backibone of 'Canada and its social structure is, and will con- tinue to Pbe, the Christian home, howsoever humble, the family altar and the family fireside where hap- piness and contentment are to be found, Where .better can these things be nurtured and developed than in the environment of Riverbend and with the understanding guidance of Miss Carter and her associates. They will confidently meet the challenge to educate and train girls who will cherish these ideals, who will make such homes and who to the extent of their varying aptitudes will radiate a friendly personality to the enrichment of those around them and of themselves. Sincerely, G. H. AIKINS, K.C. Vox Fluminis Stat? Advisor Editor .........,,.... Assistant ....A Business .....,. Advertising ,,4,,. Assistant ...... EDITORIAL STAFF , ,.,,,,,,,,, MISS D, BAKER MARIANNE SAUNDERS ELLEN KINNEARD ,...,,BE'I'TY LOU ALLEN ,....,,SHIRLEY DAWSON ...DONNA STEPHENSON Literary ...,,....... ,, Assistant Activities Sports ,,,,,,,. Humour ,,,,.,, Photography Zcldoaial ,JOCELYN XVILLIAMS VIRGINIA Mr-MILLAN HMARION ANDERSON , ,,,,,. ISOIZEL SLATICR ,, ,,,,,.....,, JANE BULL ,ANN GUTHRIE This year Riverbend has unoflicially adopted as her motto, Ad Meliora , a phrase which those of you who are avid Latin students will recognize at once as meaning To Better Things . With these words in mind we have endea- voured to produce a magazine which would be an exemplification of our motto, and we have introduced several changes into the composition of Vox Fluminis which we hope have helped to streamline and perfect our year-book. Vox Fluminis is representative of all that Riverbend has undertaken and accomplished throughout the past year. When read by those within the school it summarizes all the events in which they have participated and serves as a happy reminder of numerous enjoyable activities. To those outside the school it is an expression of Riverbend's desire and her ability to reach ahead to better things . However, unless each individual student accepts the magazine as partly her own responsibility, Vox Fluminis cannot represent Riverbend as a whole. It then necessarily reflects the ideas, efforts, and abilities of only a few, and conse- quently cannot be what its name signifies-the strong, forceful voice of the river . We of the editorial staff are merely a small ripple of that river and it is impossible for us to make or mar your magazine. It is your material, your contributions, and your efforts which constitute Vox Fluminis, and which present to its readers the final, complete picture. Therefore let us, one and all, continually endeavour to improve our year-book in the future, that we may truthfully say, This is the Voice of the River . t To those students who have so willingly co-operated in making this maga- zine what it is, and to Miss Baker in particular, whose generous help and guidance is most thoroughly appreciated, we give our sincerest thanks. To those who succeed us in the organizing of future editions of Vox Fluminis we offer our best wishes, along with the confidence that they will derive as much pleasure from it as we have, and the belief that they will carry with them always, as we shall, our motto, Ad Meliora . Vox Flumznzs Pmupd'4 .Betta My Dear Girls: As you know, Riverbend School for Girls opened its doors in September, 1929. It started with a good enrolment, an excellent staff, a lovely location, a smart uniform in the two blues and a crest showing the river with the initials R. S. in the school colours. In 1930 the new building was added, and in 1933 the three Houses, Douglas, Garry and York were inaugurated fNelson came into being in 19371. Our school colours were in 1937 changed to grey and scarlet and a new crest which shows the river in the background, with the white pillars of the house and la Seagull superimposed. In all these changes we have never had a school motto. We never seemed to be able to find just the right one, but now we think we have found it, and I hope that each one of you will take it for her own. Ad Meliora . To Latin students, this, of course, needs no explanation, and non-Latin students will, I am sure, be content with knowing that it means-To Better Things. We are living in a century upset by a people who were obsessed by the idea of greater, mightier things for 'themselves without any regard for the suffering this ambition would bring on the rest of the world. In these days of the world's agony there has risen a host of great men who have given of their best to try to build a better world for future generations. We have great statesmen, great soldiers, sailors and airmen of all ranks and great citizens all striving toward the goal of better things . Each one of you has her little bit to do in making this world a better place to live in. For this reason, I 'think our new motto takes on additional significance. Strive always for better things-not more, not greater, not richer, but better-try to make each day better than the previous one, better not only for yourselves but for all around you. If you do this, you will be living up to our motto Ad Melioran. With best wishes to you all, ' Yours affectionately, Wtf V QQIVQ I m Num Junlqoh Voa: Fluminis JANE BULL GAIL GRAHAM Qur Head Girl Jane Bull, who has been Head Girl of Riverbend for the year 1944-45, came to us from Robert H. Smith School in 1943. Sports are her chief interest and she is a member of both the volleyball and basketball teams. She enjoys riding, bowling, swim- ming, and tennis, as well. She is privileged to call herself a Glamazon for she is six feet tall, and insists that she is still growing. When questioned as to her favourite pastime she replied, Washing test-'tubes in Chem Lab , but she finds time for dramatics also! Since English is her preferred sub- ject she intends to be a journalist, and plans to begin her course in Arts at the University next fall. Jane has filled the position of Head Girl ably and ener- getically and we know that whatever she does in future years will be characterized by the same efficiency, good judgment, and fair play that she has shown here. She may be sure that the best wishes of all of us go with her. Our Sports Captain Gail Graham, who started her Riverbend career as far back as kindergarten, was this year elected School Sports Captain, and has continued to prove her capabilities which she showed last year as Sports Captain of Garry Hall. She has had seven letters, beginning in Grade IV with one for swim- ming, and has received an A each year since Grade IX. She is a valuable asset to our volleyball and basketball teams and takes an active part in all sports activities. She enjoys apparatus and gymnas- tics in particular but admits that swimming is her favourite. 'Her ambition is to be a nurse and toward its fulfilment she hopes to take Grade XII next year and then possibly to start her training in Toronto. We will long remember Gail's all-round sportsmanship and we wish her the very best of luck in all that she undertakes in the future. 3 0 , ,. 4' -gf-v 1. .,. , ,w ' lf-M 'E , . . yy-n .. , A , --A 2 , Y, -..M - w..W-1 ,., 1...4v. VV. ' Q . T- W Y ..,, . 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He .brought America from the grip of depression, and the confused, despairing country she was in 1933, to the great in- dustrial country she is now, and he showed her how to shoulder world responsibilitiesg yet while doing so he held her together. He could notl walk, he could not even stand for long periods, yet how much more courage he ha-d, and how much more he accomplished in his lifetime than do scores of men who are able to both walk and stand. Even in this war's darkest hours the crippled figure never lost his nerve, but strove on and on to bring America to greater heights, and to master his nation as he had mastered himself. Roosevelt was also essentially a great humanist. There are few men today, even the most common men, who are not felt by some to be superior. But here was a man, a great leader of great people, who made even the most humble feel like men beside him. The dead presidents political genius was taken for granted by far too many of us, as well as Americans. Had it not been for his insight and determination to fight in spite of much opposition of some of his people, the United States would have had no implements of war made when Pearl Harbour came, and we would not .be within sight of victory now. We all looked up in faith, hope and trust to President Roosevelt. and now Americans and we too will have to take more responsibility. We will have to stand on our feet, and watch more closely all events that directly or indirectly affect us, more than ever before. Roosevelt was a man of great strength that outlives any bodily strength. Part of his greatness lies in the fact he was able to give his strength to others, and they were able to sense his great power and still not feel inferior to him. He can never be replaced, but there is no turning back, and his work must and will go on. It is our task to see that it is done and done as he would wish. President Roosevelt is dead, but President Roosevelt did live. Thank God. 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SECOND ROW: SHIRLEY BARTON-Red Lake: Riverbend School '43-'45: Nelson: Volleyball, Badminton, and Dramatics, CATHERINE IRVINE-Pine Falls: Riverbend School '43-'45: Douglas: Golfing, Badminton, and Swimming. THIRD ROW: PHYLLIS BEATTY-Kenora: Riverbend School '44-'45g Nelson: Singing and Dramatics. MARIE MCCRIMMON-Riverbend School '40-'45g Douglas: Basketball, Volleyball, and Riding. NORA MCLEOD-Kenora: Riverbend School '44-'45g Yorkg Riding, Volleyball, Badminton, Swim- ming: Dramatics. JACQUELINE PORTEOUS-Branksome Hall: Riv- erbend School '42-'45: Douglas fPrefect '43-'44J: Skating. JOCELYN WILLIAMS-Kenora: Riverbend School '44-'45g York: Riding and Swimming. , L ,233 TOP TO BOTTOM- FIRST ROW: MURYN ANDERJSON-,44-'45 . . . on basketball team . . . tall and terrific , . . ambition: un- decided. MARION BELL-'44-'45 . . . boarder from lVlcAuley . . . known for her imitations . . . dark brown eyes . . . wants to be a social service worker. ROBERTA BRINGHURST-'40-'45 . . . small and dark . . . wears size 3 shoes . . . Ah shaddapu . . . ambition: he has to be at least five foot four. EILEEN ELLIOTT-'43-'45 . . . thick sunburn hair . . . hails from Emo . . . always collecting photographs . . . 'KOh, for dumb! . . . ambitionf? AUDREY HAVERSTICK-'43-'45 . . . light auburn hair . . . on volleyball team . . . boarder from Domain . . where's that? . . . likes the Army . . . ambition: to be a nurse. SECOND ROW: KATHLEEN FINLAY-'43-'45 . . . class president . . . always ipicking up Iso4bel,s things . . . am- fbition: to know her ambition. NORMA JAMIESON-'43-'45 . . . one blue eye, one green eye . . .on basketball and volleyball teams . . . our artist . . . kind-hearted . . . ambition: to be a nurse, THIRD ROW: ANN GUTHRIE-'44-'45 . . . Junior Fashion Coun- cil representative . . . likes travelling and hav- ing fun . . . air-minded, no Wonder . . . am- ibition: to be an interpreter. DINIA HASTINGS-'43-'45 . . . long shining hair . . . known for getting her teeth out . . . am- bition: to raise Great Danes. 1 V? f L 3 fc' 4 '1 i -if if YI. z 9 S 3'i25F.g5 tame: A aff' ' LJ pil? -if ..- 3. -J' N- - -'fu K .Tlf Nga.. -'3 he inf.. y Y.. sill :ali JS.: 4 -In ,7 -.4 1 . T 1 . fr .M- Jkf ' w 4. 4 b, .43 wa 42 if 1 V44 TOP TO BOTTOM- FIRST ROW: FOURTH ROW: MARY ELIZABETH JUDD-'43-'45 . . . LORRAINE McILVEEN-'43-'45 . . . cute kid . . . quiet voice . . . known class secretary . . . 'tOh, those for signalling across the room to troublesome War Savings Stamps Muryn . . . ambition: to be a child . . . good-natured . . . likes the Air psychologist. Force . . . ambition: to be a nurse. JOAN NEWTON-'44-l45 . . . sports MARIANNE SAUNDERST-'43-'45 . . . captain of Douglas . . . on basket- naturally curly hair . . . collects ball team . . . a sculptoress . . . money on over-due library books always getting in wrong . . . Ah . . . editor of year book . . . piano heck . . . ambition: to get through fien-d . . . ambition: to speak seven Grade eleven. languages. SECOND R0Wf 1soBEL SLATER-'38-'45 . . . blonde ELLEN KINNEARD-'39-'45 . . .sports haw - - - on basketball team - - - captain of York . . . excels in all Sports Captflm 0fNe1S0n - eamera sports . . . from the Falkland Islands fiend 5 - - like? h0I'SelQ3Ck fldmg - - - . . . intends to be a surgeon. ambition: social service work. SHIRLEY POPHAM-'43-'45 . . . comes IVARILYN SMITH-'43-'45 - - - lfifge from Kenora . . . mania for art . . . grey eyes'-Smart dFe55ef-3lVY3Y5 111465 R'C.A'F Uull May 1 leave writing letters to 7 ? . . . ambition: now, Miss Martin? . . . ambition: to he's tall, b10I1'd, athlefie- be a scientist. A LOIS WARRINGTON-'43-'45 . . THIRD ROW! known for her good lunches . . LEEDERL744-'45 ' ' - always glggllflg YV1th,LQI'1 81IlE . . . flaxen hair . . . musical . . . always proud of her dflvefs lwense ' ' ' leaving for music lessons . . . known hopes fo be 3 nurse' for her sleek coupe . . . ambition: to be in the Metropolitan Opera. JOCEYLN YOUNG-'43-'45 . . . neat blonde hair . . . deep voice . . . GRACE RICH-,42-,45 . . I Qn Volleyball bGlad to' see you . . . ambition: to team . . . eats bananas ln two bites e 3 nulse' . . . favourite subject-George . . . that grin . . . ambition: to be a nurse . . . will marry George, no UD , ,Ju :rv .Qfmy 'TN 'Jw ,. 2-115- ',hw'7 pw, n 4, I fn, 1,-fat I i ,,,, ,nl J-I u, , , . r ? r N I lv me f Mft .nw I Y H19 ,. ,yu V . 9, In:-A . ,,,,pvfiA D-rl . .2 'QVJ f Vox Fluminis 13 PREFECTS' MESSAGE Dear Girls It is hard to realize that the time has come for us, the prefects of 1944-5, to lay down our duties and resign from the v a rio u s tasks that we have tried to carry out to the best of our ability during the past year. As we go forward, enriched by our experiences, we take with us many cherished and happy memories that will long remain dear in our hearts. Our one consolation now as we leave, is that we may always return on such occasions as the French plays, English plays, the Gym display and other reunions. Then again on Old Girls' Day we, as the Old girls, will come back again to challenge you, the present girls , in baseball, basketball, volleyball and the other good old school sports. Just a short time ago We received the great news that the war in Europe was over. Although it brought to all our minds a momentary relief, we also thought of those whose suffering was not yet over, and of the many loved ones who would never return. We hope and pray that sometime within the next year we may see the world completely freed from strife and turmoil, and that we will soon have an everlasting peace, We would like to thank all the girls we leave behind, for making our last year at Riveiibend such a happy and memorable one. To the six who take on our responsibilities, we wish every success in their new undertakings, and we hand the torchg be yours to hold it high . With 'best wishes to you all for the future. THE PREFECTS, 1944-45 0 PREFECTS EVELYN DUNFEE-'43-'45 . . . tall, dark-haired glamour gal . . . basketball and volleyball teams . . . always ahead on her History notes . . . ambition: to be a nurse-imagine Lyn lowering anyone's temperature! SHIRLEY SWlAlL-'40-'45 . . . athletic . . . on basketball team . . . likes horseback riding . . . known for her untidy books and straight hair . . . amlbition: to get Douglas to the top of the housepoint list. BEVERLY F ROFST-'43-'45-Garry's prefect - en- joys badminton and -dramatics-known for her dark eyes-plans on Home Ec. HELEN DUNFEE-,43-'45 - likes swimming and acrobatics-wants to be a nurse- Was it ever, wow! -known for her poise in prayers. TI-IPS LS THE LAIST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF US, Grade Twelve at present residing at the north- west corner of the school building of Riverbend School for Girls in the City of Winnipeg in the County of Selkirk, Students. We hereby revoking all former wills and testamentary dispositions heretofore made by us. WE NOMINATE AND APPOWT the present Grade Eleven class of Riverbend School and the survivor of them, to be the Executors and Trustees of this our will. WE GIVTE, DEVIPSE AND BYEQUEATH all the Real and Personal estate of which we shall die possessed Tr entitled to unto our said Executors and Trustees hereinbefore named, in Trust for the purposes fol- owmg:- , Firstly, to Day our just debts, graduation and examination expenses, And thereafter in trust to pay over or C0nV9y the f0l10wing bequests to the persons or corporations hereinafter named, namely:- To Riverbend School: Betty-Lou Allen's sore back and business ability Shirley Barton's mesh UD stockings and blush Phyllis Beatty's radio voice and history notes Joan Clegg's 97 memorized pages of Tschaikowsky and her empty shampoo bottle Helen Dunfee's brain and subtlety? Beverley Frost's pantomime and her eyelashes Catherine Irvine's appendix Ceffective last Novemlberj and her golf clubs Marie McCrimmon's-'Tll remember you in my will and her Latin translation Nora McLeod's pet bunny Wallace , her fingernails and her hicoughy laugh Jacqueline Porteous' radiator, skates and nose drops JOCe1yn Williams' literary ability and her Dutch doll Anastasia All the rest and residue of our estate both Real and Personal WE GIVE, DEVDSE AND BEQUEATH unto the future inhabitants of the present Grade Twelve classroom of Riverbend School absolutely. With full power and authority to our Executors and Trustees to sell and dispose of all or any part of our Real or Personal estate, where necessary for the carrying out of the purposes of this our will, and to execute any and all Documents that may be neces sary for so doing. IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have subscribed these presents written fin so far as not printedj by our- selves at Riverbend School this Friday, the thirteenth day of April Nineteen hundred and forty-five. SIGNED published and declared by the above- named testatrices as and for their last Will and Testament in the presence of us both present at the same time, who at their request and in their pres- ence have hereunto subscribed our names as wit- nesses' Grade Twelve 1944-45 fWitnessesD M. E. BROWN L. D. BAKER 4 14 Vox Fluminis afzicfaq in Qaacfe 27 6.00-The boarders come to the school house to study. 7.00-Marion entertains them with her imitations of ?? 8.30-8.55-After a separation of twelve hours, girls greet each other as long lost friends. 8.57-Rosemary grabs a Bible, discovers a passage to read, and rushes out to take prayers. 8.58-Miss Martin comes to the door, passes her keys and pencil down the line, and arranges Lorraine in alphabetical order A'WAY from Lois. 8.59-Evelyn helps Miss Martin into her gown. 900-The bell rings and talking continues. Miss Martin saunters over to the housepoint list with a pencil in her hand. There is immediate silence. 9 02-In prayers, hymn books are re-distributed. 9.15-History period-Miss Sumi hurries into the room, and tells those who did not stand to be seated. As there is to be an Economics test, everyone solemnly proclaims, United we stand divided we fail. 9.35-Audrey has finished the test before anyone else is half through it. 9.45-The subject having changed to current events, there is slight party friction in the back corner of the room. 9.50-Miss Baker comes in and immediately begins discussing the year book with Marianne. 10.15-Miss Baker accuses Grace of making a racket-when the pipe in the corner starts to knock. 10.30-Recess-Muryn and Mary Elizabeth get to- 10.45 gether to discuss ...... affairs. Everyone else rushes down for their soda biscuits. -11.00-Latin students try in vain to get Miss Carter off the subject. 11.05-Jane dashes in and asks for volunteers to serve at a tea, but as teachers have a priority on certain girls, she does not get much 11.15-Miss Carter begs Eileen to ask a question. 11.25-Ann pleads for more photographs for the year book. 11.30-In English period, Miss Baker divides her 11.45 time between the year book, the library, and Browning. -A click is heard at the back of the room: Isobel has taken a picture of Miss Baker. 12.45-Dinia spills her ink on the floor. Everyone 12.20 12,26 offers to help but Marilyn is the quickest and rushes out for some Dutch Cleanser. -12.25-Scrubbing and giggling around Dinia's desk drowns out Mrs. Sparling reading the Bible. -A scuffle is heard at the back of the room. The girls around the empty desk are trying to support Shirley Swail's books. 12.20-Evervone starts to leave for lunch. T2 710-The bell rings, class dismissed. 19 .10 -Tbe half-starved lunch line rushes in. 12.45-Grace finishes her lunch, Lois and Lorraine have just come in, and Kathleen is grimly waiting for her milk. 1.35-Miss Martin takes the roll call, then half the 1110 room rushes in with hastily-made excuses. -Shirley Popham asks May I leave now, Miss Martin ?-and goes to another class. 1.41-Jocelyn slips in quietly-as usual. 200-Miss Brown asks Gail a chemistry Question, and she answers looking alternately at a blank page and Evelyn's book. 205-Time for a cough candy, Roberta. 2.10-Although she is not the monitor, Norma 2 10 2.40 ouickly cleans the boards, but is careful not to erase Joan's drawings. -Miss Sumi and Ellen converse in French, leaving the rest of the girls in a daze. -Miss Martin chases the Physics girls to Lab. 2.41-Due at another music lesson, Rosemary leaves. 2' 42 2.42 -She's not the only one. -4.00-Dead silence in study-no wonder-no assistance. one's there. 7eacfze'14 ' !Val'e4 It will be a Red Letter Day at Riverbend when- MISS CARTER: discards her Red Cross bottle and a-dmits that Latin is a dead language. MISS BAKER: walks into her English classes saying, 'tGreetings, Gates, what'd youse hear from de mob? MISS SUMI: forgets to insist upon boiling it down and gives up the idea of History Units. MRS. MUNROE: gives us two chocolate-covered biscuits and forgets all about sodas, MISS MARTIN: decides that Algebra and Geometry are useless and that she must take an intensified History course. MISS BROWN'S brain has a total eclipse and she has to learn all that Chemistry again. MRS. JONES: remembers to give her German tests and remarks, Girls, your pronunciation is won- derful! MRS. PRICE: isn't there to ring bells. SADLER: replaces the Rye Waltz with a hot ip. MRS. MCQUARRIE: teaches us to sew a reet pleat for a drape shape. MRS. LITTLE: doesn't smile pleasantly at the girls on door-duty at prayers. MISS BURNS: fails to 'bring her class up to the top of the War Savings list. MISS VOORHEIS: turns up some morning prepared to teach the kindergarten advanced psychiatry. MRS. JOBIN: absent-mindedly assigns a Grade I in- stead of a staff member to the head of each lunch table. MISS STUART: gives out with a solid boogie beat during those Tuesday mornings in prayers. MRS. SPARLING: wears all those cute lapel pins at the same time. MISS ARNOLD: comes out into the open where we can see her. MRS. REID: loses that heather look. MR. BANCROFT: replaces The Turtle Dove by Down the Road Apiecef' Vox Fluminis 15 PATTY LOU RIDDELL - Selma! CAROLYN AUSTIN - 04 HELEN SMITH - - ANNE CAMPBELL - AMY CAMPBELL - VALERIE HEAD - - BARBARA LENNOX - DOROTHY JACKSON JUNE BAKER - - - NORMA GRAY - - MARGARET JAN - DONNA RIDDELL - PHYLLIS HUSTON - MARY MCINTOSH - BARBARA CHAMP - AUDREY EAST - - We eaufcfn 'Z Sleep a Wink .Baal Nagin' AUDREY HAVERSTIICK MARION BELL - - ELSPETH BURRIS - MARION ANDERSON EILEEN ELLIOTT - ELLEN KINNEARD - DIDI RICHARD - - SHIRLEY POPHAM - SHIRLEY BARTON - CATHERINE IRVINE PHYLLIS BEATTY - MARIE MCCRIMMON JOAN CLEGG - - - NORA MCLEOD - - JOCELYN WILLIAMS BOARDER'S NOTES We 'boarders were discussing the past year the other day and we all agreed it really had been a swell year even considering all our little quibbles concerning the table list at the beginning of the year . . . and the impatience with which we waited for our turn at the telephone each night . . . and how we celebrated a birthday each night before Lights Out just so we could bring in cokes and cake, etc., and how the next morning we'd always find a note on our dresser from Mrs. Reid telling us to clear out the brewery . . . and talking about notes . . . rememlber all those we got telling us to be more like ladies and hang up our towels and to please pick up our shoes . . . and oh, yes, how y0u'd fight over the bathtub each night and finally when your turn came there was no water so you'd yell down to the floor below for Water!! and eventually a slow dribble would begin dripping from the faucet and just as you breathed relief you'd discover that there was no hot water left, so there would be noth- ing left for you to do but apple-pie someone's bed or put cold face cloths in it or something equally as gruesome just to get even . . . because you would rememlber then about the time somelbody had left soap flakes in your bed and had removed the mat- tress so that you had a pretty terrible sleep on just springs with all the soap in your pyjamas that night, and therefore there was every possilble reason why you should get even . . . but we never thought of get- ting even with those people who threw cold water from the Jungle Room onto our heads at night as we groped our way to the Red House . . . or that party who used to make so much noise in the Grade 12 class room while the rest of the school tried to DIANA CARRUTHERS I'll Be Taken for a Sleigh Ride in July. Pack Up Your Troubles. California, Here I Come. Smiling Through. Chatterbox. Irish Washerwoman. Scatterbrain. I'm a Little Tea Pot. Time Waits for NO One. Here Pretty Kitty Blue Eyes. Higher 'n' Higher. I'm Beginning to SEE the Light. Million Dollar Baby. Sweet and LOVELY. He WEARS a PAIR of Silver Wings. Candy. Let's Take the Long Way Home. Meet Me in ST. LOUIS. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. I'm a Little on the Lonely Side. Kitten on the Keys. Whispering, South American Way. Canit Help Singing. Fredship , Fredship , Just a Perfect Fredship . I Threw a Kiss in the Ocean. There's Something About a Sailor. He's in the Army Now. Don't Fence Me In. Toscanini Iturbi and Me. Where Have You Been, Billy Boy? With the Wind and 'Rinse' in Your Hair. study? lbetween seven and nine, because we always blamed Josephine Blew for that because Josephine is the 33rd boarder who used to mess up our rooms each morning after nine o'clock because WE always left them tidy . . . and we just know it was Josephine who made all that noise after Lights Out and then fixed it so we'd get the blame . . . but Josephine was a good boarder anyway and agrees with us other thirty-two boarders that we sure had fun and have spent one super year living in Riverbend. REMEMBER- JOc's, Nora's, and Marie's riding rig-the Vox Fluminis deadline-the French Plays-Gail's legs - that Grade Ten class-house picnics-the inseparable Lois and Lorraine - those Physics tests - Miss Brown's crinkled nose in Chem Lab - Jane's brief- case-Marion's Physics Blues-June's housepoints- Who Gets the 'Car Tonight? -Marilyn's flames- Patti's and Mercedes' pins - the messy Grade twelve room - Miss Carter's Red Cross bottle -U the milk and biscuit brawl-Barton's coiffures- those interesting English periods-Grace's George- Norma's maps on the board-Isobel's aeroplanes- the Gym Display-Johnnie's after four-B.J.'s Blues -the History units-the rose in Shelagh's wallet - spilt ink - Rosemary's car - talk of men in the 7 and 8 room - Muryn's favourite record, A'Tippin' In -Emy's G.B. pin-Joan's dog-Miss Sumi's boil it down -Ann's blind dates-Kay's and Audrey's hair-Dinia'S visits to school-Marilyn's brother - Gusty's marching-Joan Bathgate's flowers for Mrs. Sadler-Shirley's horses- . 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No doubt she could tell you why teachers look sorryg If we should all fail, we'll continue to grieve her, And if we all pass we'll be sorry to leave her. Diane Armstrong is so very acrobatic, When you see her at apparatus you know she's not rheumatic. Daphne White with blonde hair and blue eyes Is a very smart girl and big for her size. Nancy Smith, one of Douglas' clan, Plays the piano as well as she can. With her curly hair and dimpled chin, Everyone likes her happy grin. Cara Joy Hughes wears her hair in a braid, She'd rather be athletic than top her grade. Early to school is Donna Plant's creed, When lessons are done she loves to read. Diana Turner is a Guide, 'X horse's back she loves to rideg In riding clothes she's quite a toff, We hope the horse won't throw her off. Elizabeth Ann Beaton is a tiny little soul, I fear we'll lose her down a big knot hole, Though she is small it would be hard to fill her place, And if she left our Riverbend, she'd leave a great big space. Here's a girl who does most things, Rides and skates, plays and sings, She keeps busy, both day and night, CHope you'll treat our Linda Wrightj. Quite good at baseball is Donna Riddell, She can make a home-run before the Hrst bell, Elizabeth Abbott has lots of joys, She loves horses and likes the boys. Our forefathers did without sugar until the thirteenth century, without coal fires until the four- teenth century, without potatoes until the sixteenth, without coffee, tea, and soap until the seventeenth, without pudding until the eighteenth, without can- ned goods until the twentieth, and we have had automobiles for a comparatively few years. Now, what was it you were complaining about? Mrs. Guy Cat the Blind Teal: Won't you have something more? Josephine: No thank you, I am full. Mrs. Guy: Then put some cake and cookies in your pockets to eat on the way home. Josephine: No thank you, they're full too. GRADE EIGHT Julie Ann Harris, the fourth of her name, Makes Riverbend School glad that she came. June Baker wins points for both study and sport, Some of us envy her marks and report. Joy Knox is a cunning little trick, She wants to be a doctor, but hates arithmeticg She'd like to go to Heaven on straight and narrow paths, If she was sure the angels would help her with her maths. Shelagh Lawson has lblue eyes and fair hair, And some day will sit in the principal's chairg She's a Girl Guide leader, and models with grace, Far more I could say, but I haven't the space. Some day Donna Barrett an artist will be, A photograph she tints you'll go far to see. Margaret Jan loves to swim, Wins lots of points for York at Gym. Lois Huggard at dramatics is good, And will probably star in Hollywood. But meanwhile for 'her fun and sport, She dates a boy from Ravenscourt. An all round girl is Donna Smale, She grew so tall it left her paleg Dancing, swimming, skating too, Is there anything that girl can't do? Norma Gray is very tall, fNice for her at basketballlg Norma wears a St. John's pin, Lilies the boys, but that's no sin. Lorna McCarthy wears a straight pin, Frankie Sinatra puts her in a spin, Although she likes dancing and pitching some woo, She finds time for games and excels in them too. Betty Morgan is a sleepy head, Who finds it hard to leave her bedg Send the boy-friend home at nine, And you will get to school on time. Carolyn Dowler, our tom-boy girl, Cartwheels and somersaults with a whirl, Swimming and games fill her with joy, And she goes dancing with a Ravenscourt boy. Shy and sweet Marie MacRae, From our winters cold she fled away, To thecoast with soft green grass, We all hope she still can pass. Little Helen Emerson would like to grow up tall, But when it comes to inches, her brother took them all, She likes to go out dancing but she comes home quite a wreck, Because to dance with tall boys, she has to stretch her neck. We stagger first period Vox Fluminis Sleep more before four Is the law of Grade Nine, It's the easiest way Of putting in time. To English, half dead, With the usual feeling Off a novel not read. Mrs. MacQuarrie is patient, VVhat else can she do? Because of the fact That she's tired too. Second period we're slipping, To heck with the braing What good can it do us? We all are insane. At last there is recess, But oh, not a gloang We're up madly dipping To the ol' gramophone. But too soon it is over And that's very fine, For the teachers are hoping For lessons with Nine. Our Home Ec's a failure, It's true that we try, But it takes such great effort To keep open one eye. In Maths it is different As you probably know, That's one where we listen, At least we hope so. Then black we go drifting To dream and to restg Oh! the thoughts that we're thinking While writing a test. Then at last goes the lunch bcll, We make a mad dash, For the food that awaits us, Commonly known as hash. At twenty-to-two, Comes the bell on the dotg We tear to our room Believe it or not. The afternoon flies And soon it is four, In three seconds flat We're out of the door. Here are the characters As we appearg So pull up a chair And lend us an ear. First we have Mary, Who's top of the class, Besides being clever She's quite the lass. Qaacfe Nine 61644 Nofed Then there is Beverly, Who's slim and tallg Phyllis and Barfbara, The inseparable pairg Are always there handy Wh 't t k t' en 1 Comes O S a mg To help with their share. She passes us all. Behind her is Patti, Personality plus, With that pin on her tunic, She's the envy of us. Next we have Mary, Who sports eyes of blue, She never looks messy For that wouldn't do. Now we have Mercedes. Alias Lou, Besides having a pin She's got his ring too. CDatedl Now don't forget Joan Whose mind's on her sport, Though she treasures a place For old Ravenscourt. Following is Gwenyth Whois awaited her turng Her eyes and hair both Cause us to yearn. Then there's Marie, Who makes with the voice, Oh, those blonds with blue eyes They leave us no choice. Next there is Ruthe Who adds light to Grade Nineg And spent some of her minutes Composing this rhyme. Lastly Miss Baker, We'll never forgetg She's a super class teacher Whom we're all glad we met. Then of course there is Janey Who came in the fall, Everyone likes her, She's the best of us all. So now you will know, When you hear us all say, Sleep more before four Is the easiest way. GRADE TEN'S IF If you can keep your head when all about you Grade Tens are losing theirs and blaming you: If you can trust yourself when all girls doubt you But make allowance for their doubting too, If you can wait and wait, and still have patience Waiting for their chatter to subside, Or if you can be told that they still like you Don't give way to what they sayg Don't ignore them too much, nor talk too wise: If you can dream, and not have dreams of Grade Ten: If you can think. and not let them disturb Voug ff you can meet with impertinence and disgrace, And teach those misused infants just the same: If you can bear to hear the gossip that they've spoken Twisted by these brats to make a trap for foolsg If you can make a heap of all your losings And still have faith to carry on your wayg And still hold on when there is nothing in you Except the will which says to you, Hold On! If you can talk with Grade Ten and keep your virtue, Or walk with them and still have common sense: If you can make the grade. With si tv seconds worth of homework done, Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it, And which is more-you'll be a real friend of Grade Ten. Kindness of Rudyard Kipling Plus a few words from Grade Ten. 24 Vox Fluminis OUR SISTER SCHOOL As many of us know, Riverbend is affiliated with Epworth High School, Pietermaritzburg, Natal. Epworth was founded in 1898 by the Misses Mason and Lowe, so it is considerably older than our own school. As Epworth grew, it found its buildings inadequate, hence in 1941 they moved to new and larger ones. The new buildings are in the form of two large blocks and as seen while travelling along the main road rather resemble a hotel. The school, like ours, is small, though they have a majority of boarders and a relatively small num- ber of day girls. That, as you know, is the reverse of Riverlbend. Epworth is capable of educating from Kindergarten as far as Matriculation level. As a rule, they too have six prefects, though at times more, one of these being a day girl. Epworth uses the House system as we do. Theirs are Athlone, Burton, Rhodes and Somerset. These have only one House color as compared to ours with two colors each. The school colors are navy, maroon and gold which sound like a good comfbination, we think. They would indeed clash with our scarlet and grey! Riverbend does, we feel, envy Epworth her swim- ming pool and film projector. It would be pleasant to have a swimming pool of our own for use in the hot seasons. Like most girls, we enjoy films and sometime we too, hope to have a projector. Epworth's m o tto LOYAll'.., COURTEOUS, BRAVE seems a fitting one. Our own TO BETTER THINGS is one we try to live up to. Being sister schools perhaps the two mottos will rule as well. 0 RIVERBEND'S UNIFORM, CREST, YELL AND HYMN Riverbend girls are always noted for their trim, smart appearance, due partly no doubt, to their colourful grey and red uniforms. Perhaps you have wondered at some time where this outstanding out- fit originated. When the school was started in 1929, the uniform consisted of a navy blue tunic and blue regulation blouse. However, in 1937, it was decided that Riverbend should be distinguished from other schools by a unique uniform. The subject was dis- cussed at a meeting of the Riverbend Ladies' Coun- cil where different colour schemes were consider- ed lby the various ladies. Grey and red was the suggestion of Mrs. D. F. McIntyre. who offered to have the uniforms made up and modelled before the Board of Directors by two of her daughters, Winnifred Ruth and Marjorie Lynn. The Board ap- prove-d wholeheartedly to this practical grey and red uniform which has since become a tradition. Our crest was introduced and designed in 1937 by Mr. Douglas MacKay and Mr. P. J. Edgar. Simple in design and yet full of meaning, it bears, in the school colours, the Assini- boine River, the sea gull which is so prominent in the wild life of Riverbend, and the four pillars representing the front of the White House as well as the pillars of learning. As recently as 1943, Riverbend still lacked a school yell. However, a contest was held in which all the girls were urged to enter their contributions. Nancy Complin, of Douglas Hall, received the award of five house-points for her rousing yell which is used today. In 1930 Mrs. Dempsey, a former music teacher of Riverbend chose the school hymn which has be- come deeply embedded in the minds of Riverbend girls who are striving to be worthwhile citizens of our country. Land of our birth we pledge to thee Our love and toil in the years to be When we are grown and take our place As men and women with our race. p PHYLLIS BEATTY, Grade XII, Nelson Hall. O THE BOARDERS' SITTING ROOM The boarders' sitting room is found on the second floor of the White house. It is a very cozy, home- like room, with three big windows looking out on the back lawn and the Assiniboine River below. The girls spend much of their spare time in this room, sometimes doodling on the piano or listening to the latest songs on the radio, or perhaps just sitting and thinking about home-what Mom would be doing then-and Pop just coming home from work, tired from the long day. 'On Monday night all the girls crowd in to hear Lux Theatre , everyone listening to the beautiful voice of Charles Boyer or to the all-favorite Ronald Colman . Loud giggles of laughter and long sighs over Frankie or a duet of Boogie Woogie may be heard any night by anyone passing the door. This room is also used as a studyroom for the early morning risers of the White house . Even though the sitting room is nearly always in an uproar, every girl will agree that it is certainly an asset to our boarding school. MARY McINTOSH, Grade IX, Nelson Hall O THE BUBBLE ROOM AND THE JUNGLE ROOM The largest bedroom in the main 'building of the residence is known to all as the Bubble Room . It is situated on the third floor off the White House overlooking the river. Off this room is a large bal- cony situated above the pillars at the front of the house. These pillars represent the Pillars of Learning. The girls who occupy this room are usually juniors, and it is from this room they 'begin to work their way up through the grades and the other rooms. The name Bubble Room' originated from the colored bwbtbles which decorated the ceil- ing. Every time the room was redecorated it was 'lone with a similar wallpaper having a bubble design. Because of the war it has been impossible to buy wallpaper with such a design, therefore that which is on the ceiling at present has a star-like design. The girls who are occupying the Bubble Room are Valerie Head, 'Barbara Lennox, Amy Campbell and Dorothy Jackson. Directly below the BuUble Room is another of Vox Fluminis 25 the rooms containing four girls. This room is known to us as the Jungle Room , because of the trees painted on the walls. This also overlooks the river, and opens out onto a smaller lbalcony than the one above, and is also connected with the Hboarders' sitting room. This room is especially pleasant dur- ing the warmer seasons because of its spacious windows which are shaded by a lovely Virginia Creeper. The Jungle-mates this year have been June Baker, Norma Gray, Donna Riddell and Margaret Jan.-A.E. P OUR PRINCIPAL Miss Carter is the principal of Riverbend School. She was born in Dwblin, Ireland, and attended small private schools there. She then went to Leipzig, Ger- many, where she attended finishing school. Her university education was taken in Leeds, England. During this course she went to university in Caen, France, for six months. Miss Carter studied Modern Languages at university, but it is to be noted that she teaches Latin in our high-school now. Because her parents had planned on her being a teacher Miss Carter obtained a diploma entitling her to teach. Miss Carter joined the Wrens during the First World War. On leaving them, she spent approxi- mately one year at Ramsgate, England, where she took a business course. She had decided that she would like to be a business woman, as office work appealed to her. In 1921, Miss Carter and her mother came to Canada to visit her sister, who resided at Edmon- ton. They were to remain in Canada for a short visit. However, she was offered a position as assist- ant principal at lSt. Hilda's in Calgary, and as most of her immediate family were on this side of the ocean, she decided to accept. She remained there for thirteen years. On Friday, the thirteenth of May, Miss Carter was interviewed for the position of principal of River- bend School. According to the date, this should have been an unlucky day, but not so for Riverbend because she was accepted. The friendliness of the people and the 'beauty of the grounds pleased Miss Carter .greatly on her arrival, and those good im- pressions have increased since then. Although she would like to return to England for a visit, Miss Carter says that she does not wish to go back there to teach. What she would really like to do is to retire, and go to the coast to live. During her busy life Miss Carter finds time for several hobbies. She collects stamps, knits, and does fancy work. I would like to add that if she collects stamps as well as she knits she must have a wonderful collection. I have not seen any of the fancy work that she has done, 'but I can assure you that is is very good also, as everything that Miss Carter does is done well. Miss Carter has done wonders for our school. Each year many improvements have been made, so that now, after eleven years off her influence, Riverbend has 'become an excellent school with an excellent principal. SI-IIRJLEY SWAH., Grade XI, Douglas Hall AMUSEMENTS FOR IN TERN ES Boarding in general at Riverbend must be, I feel, much like almost any boarding school life. I sup- pose after six years I should be thoroughly initiated in the arts of amusing myself in a time divided by bells. One of the most popular amusements that goes the rounds, is a series of practical jokes. It is most disconcerting to snap in the last curler and make a wild dash for one's bed just before the staff on duty loses patience. The staff says good night and simul- taneously one shoves one's feet down under the sheets in a rush. There is a tear and there you are! Both feet are well embeded but, on the opposite side of the sheet. What was that? someone innocently inquires. uNothing, oh nothing! is the reply. ' However next morning there is quite a chore to be done, the one of patching the sheet. Apple pies are fun! For several nights the pranks continue. Everyone demands, What will happen next? Surely they have done everything possible. Let's see . . . , my pyjamas have been sevsm upfand the buttons re- moved, my personal pictures were hidden nights ago, pillows smell very odiferous and my stationery has disappeared. Oh well, I shall be on my guard. That night one carefully climbs into bed. It does not collapse as it has had a habit of doing recently. Everything goes well until suddenly one's toe con- tacts something hard and cool. Reaching down, one's hand encounters a bottle. Ha, this time I shall fool them , so very carefully one pulls it up from the foot of the bed. Upon its arrival in view one finds it has just completed emptying itself of nice cold water all the way up the bed. Of course the cork is attached to the end of the bed by means of a string. Amusement however is varied and there is a great deal of itg for we feel that the saying, all work and no play makes Jean a dull girl is very true. There is a small lilbrary at our convenience. Many hours are spent there by those who enjoy reading. This is a room where one may take oneself for an hour at a time and may journey long distances. We also make full use of the gymnasium, much as we would a common room . The younger girls skip or play games while the seniors work out the latest dance routines. It is a very colorful scene to look in on because at this ti-me we have discarded our grey tunics and delight in following the newest fashions in dress. At least once a term a party is held. Sometimes it is a fancy dress ball. Games dancing and com- petitions hold the attention of all. Nevertheless, there need never be a second call of soup's on . Outdoor sports are favourites among many. Tolbogganing, ice skating, snowlballing, bicycling, soccer, tennis, hiking, lbasefball and field sports all fill in the time, weather permitting. All in all a boarder's day is pretty full of activities when amusement has .been added to good hard work. Everyone is glad to turn in when bed time draws near- ELLEN KINNEIARD, Grade XI, York Hall s 'f h, Q v .,,, - Q. '14 ef ' 4,N M ,A K 6 X ,V 5 v W4 5 e :gpwf 713 MT 'Wa 'L f ' Y 5. ifq -2,- ,Q Myik-' K n wi 'z .,.a . Z: ,.., -lib f 28 Vox Fluminis Vfze Jfaade Sqdlem all In order to stimulate competition among the students in their own grades, and among them col- lectively, land to have a student system of gov- ermnentjg the House plan has been adopted at Riverbend. In this system all the pupils have been divided into four Houses: namely Douglas, Garry, Nelson and York, which were named for forts. These so- called Houses are not actual buildings, but are names given to groups of girls from grades one to twelve who, upon entering the school, are allocated to the various Houses . House memfbers work for housepoints which are given for especially good work and consistently good work in various subjects. These housepoints are totalled and averaged at the end of each term, and at the end of the school year the House with the highest average has its name printed on the Sir James Aikins Memorial plaque, and is consider- ed a yearls possessor of the Winged Victory . The houses also compete in other ways. On Field Day the competitors are entered according to house as well as grade, and in June, junior and senior cups are given to the winning Houses. During the year too, inter-House sports such as baseball, In the beginning of the school term, the Houses have picnics at which they become acquainted with their new members. At Christmas, hampers are donated to poor families, and 'during the second term a play is put on by each House, and the win- ner receives a cup. The Houses are run by councils consisting of a House head chosen from grade eleven or twleveg a secretary from grade ten, a sports captain from grades nine to twelve: and a treasurer from either eleven or twelve. The House head calls and cond-ucts meetings: the secretary calls the roll, makes tabulations of the meetings, and keeps track of the number of Housepoints each girl hands in. The sports captain arranges the entries for Field Day and the inter- House games: and the treasurer handles the money. These meetings are also attended by members of the school staff who offer suggestions and generally see that things are run smoothly. The House system is used at River-bend, as it is considered a most adequate means of teaching the pupils co-operation. basketball and volleyball are played, and house- JANE BULL, points are given to the winners. Grade XI Nelson Hall vff S-I f '73 Mary Mac.: What was the name of the hotel we stopped at in Hamilton? Marjory Lynn: Just a minute, I'll look through my towels. 'F lk FF Marilyn: I have laryngitis. CWhat, again, Mari- lyn?J Virginia: Oh, something wrong with your pipes? Marilyn: What? Virginia: I said you have something wrong with your pipes Marilyn: Pipes? Virginia: You know, what runs from the bath- room to the kitchen? Marilyn: Cockroaches. Jul-n DnLi. Beverley-Ann L.: How long does it take you to dress in the morning? Ruthie: 'Bout half an hour. fN.B. Because that is Frankie's rate tooj. Bev.: Only takes me ten minutes. Ruthie: Well, I wash. K i i Definition of teachers fN.B. Riverbend teachers are naturally excluded from this groupjz Monsters made in mass production at Normal School. 1 i i Mrs. Sparling: Where have you been Audrey? Audrey S.: To Sunday school. Mrs. Sparling: Oh, and did you get anything from your lesson? Audrey: No, just an ad about heaven. Vox Fluminis 29 Miss Sumi: There's ten dollars gone from my cash drawer. Didi, you and I are the only people who have keys to that drawer. Didi:-Well, suppose we each pay five dollars, and say no more about it? W i 1 Lorraine Mc.: Men are all alike. Lois W.: Yes, men are all I like too. Ik 5 Ill Cecily-Ann: Why are you wearing dark glasses? Clem: Because I can't bear to see Miss Burns work so hard. if 'lf il' Miss Brown Cin chem. lab.J: Jane, I wish you wouldn't whistle at your work. Jane: It's all right Miss Brown, I'm not working. ll' 'll i Miss Martin: Here catch hold of this wire. Evelyn: I have it Miss Martin, what shall I do now? Miss Martin: Do you feel anything? Lyn: No. Miss Martin: Well then don't touch the other one, it carries three thousand volts. If 3 3 Mrs. Munroe: Lottie, did you make that split pea soup for dinner? Lottie: I've started it, but we can't have it until tomorrow. Its taken me all day to split the peas. if ik Ii Mrs. M'acQuarrie fupon entering the school in Sept.J: Who are the Prefects this year? Julie: I don't know yet, but I can tell you the name Germany has for them. il 'F W Gail had just received a beautiful skunk coat as a gift from we are wondering who. Gail: I can't see how such a nice coat comes from such a foul beast. The Honorable Mr. P.: I don't ask for thanks dear, but I do demand respect. 11 YB lk A sleepy morn the kind on which grade eleven, not wishing to disobey the laws of nature, is asleep. tCorrection: ANY morn, the kind on which grade eleven etc.J Miss Brown: Where are gastric juices found? Long silence. Then-Isobel Craising a drowsy headb: Grapefruit. 1 if 3 Nora Ann: We've got a new baby at our house. Nora: We got it from Dr. Jones. Judy: We take from him too. 3 1 1 Marion A.: To tell you the truth, Miss Stuart. I'm a little stiff from wheeling. Miss Stuart: Is that so? I'm from Moose Jaw. if l 1 Mrs. Sadler: Why do you keep looking down all the time? Mrs. Jobin: The doctor told me to watch my stomach. Mrs. Little: Do you say your prayers every night? Gusty: No, some nights I don't want anything. 'P lk lk Patty-Lou was heart-broken when her pet canary died, and to pacify her Miss Carter found an empty cigar box and they placed the bird in it and bur- ied the box in the garden. Miss Carter , whispered Patty, after the funeral was over, will my birdie go to heaven? I expect so , replied Miss Carter. Why? Well I was only thinking how cross St. Peter will be when he opens the box and finds it isn't cigars after all. i i i Ellen: Do you really believe women like con- ceited men better than the other kind? Eileen: What other kind? lk if i Betty-Lou: When I went to St. Hilda's I slept in a dormitory. Cathy I.: A what? Betty-Lou: A dormitory! You know what a dor- mitory is. What do you sleep in? Cathy: My underwear. ' if if if Mrs Price: Dulcie-Ann will you please give me a definition of school? Dulcie: The nationis sadistic Cthat's my new voca- bulary word for the yearj way' of keeping children off the streets. 11 il if Captain Elspethero Burris: If the boat foundered whom would you save first, the passengers or me? Seaman Tenth Class White: Me. if Ill It Shirley B.: I've been asked to get married lots of times. Joan C.: Who asked you? Shirl.: Mom-n'-Pop. Caroline: Can you suggest something to put a finishing touch to my story? Sheila: Yes, a match. fAt this point we know you will be making the same suggestion for our Humour, so this is the end, THE ABSOLUTE ENDJ an - his I Vox Fluminis 5 usic: if Section MAURINE STEWART 'CSF Six ' US?-PPT, - V 1- ,PQ 5 : -55' ' . ,ff 15 EILEEN ARNULD H. HUGH BANCROFT Vox Fluminis 31 From time to time I have been asked What good is a knowledge of music going to do me? That is a question which is rather difficult to answer, but it might be countered with a similar question, What advantage is a knowledge of any of the arts?', If one reckons advantages in terms of dollars and cents, the answer is probably None! Fortunately, however, there are other scales of value. If one can cultivate a love of music, one is laying up an im- mense store of future enjoyment that will mater- ially effect one's life and happiness to a very great extent. There is music to suit every mood, it can be a comfort in sorrow, it can add to joy, and in fact, fit into every occasion in one's life. The ways in which one can cultivate a love of music are many, the most obvious being, learning to play an instrument, or to sing, and in listening to good music at every opportunity. At Riverbend, there are opportunities to do all of these, very few schools of similar size 'being more fortunately situated. Par- ticularly are we fortunate in having such a fine collection of gramophone records and such a fine machine on which to play them. Let us make the most of our opportunities, and most certainly, in the years to come, we shall not regret having done 50- U H. H. BANcno1-'T mo VARIATIONS ON CHOPIN In Paris, during the year 1849, a young man who had lived for forty years an unhappy an-d shadowed life, died and was laid to rest in Pere-Lachaise. About this man we can read in almost any en- cyclopedia, hidden amongst thousands of others like it, an account such as the following: Chopin, Frederic Francois. Polish pianist and composer, was born in 1809. His waltzes, mazurkas, and other compositions are peculiar in melody, rhythm, and harmony, and have a great charm. He was one of the finest pianists, and his playing, like his music, had a captivating grace. He spent most of his life in Paris, where he died, 1849. How little these few lines tell us about Chopin, the man, and about his music, so expressive of his unhappy life. and so filled with his joyful, yet in- tense love for Poland. We cannot possibly know, from reading that first sentence. that from his birth, Chopin was a weak, frail child, too delicate to play with the other boys who lived nearby, and to enjoy the games and sports normally a part of a young bov's life. Nor can we know that instead, the piano was young Frederic's plaything: a plaything to which he became devotedly attached, and around which his whole future was centred. Likewise, that brief paragraph communicates to us nothing of Chopin's youth, when he studied un- der Elsner, the conductor of the Warsaw Conser- vatoireg when he travelled all over Europe to hear the great musicians of his era, and when he per- formed upon invitation in Warsaw, and was such a success that he became a well-known personage in the musical world. Similarly, can we learn anything concerning his music from those concise, matter-of-fact state- ments? They tell us that it possessed a great charm . Yet wherein lies that charm? It lies in Chopin's belief that music is like beautiful poetry, and should be played with expression. As a result the majority of his compositions are beautiful. dreamy, and poeticg simple however, and short, and in them a love of Poland finds its deepest, sincerest expression. Unless we look elsewhere we cannot rea-d that Chopin, the pianist, invented a new style of com- position for the piano that made chords sound richer yet not blurred, and that this style has been followed ever since his days by composers writing for the piano. We cannot read either that his play- ing was so superb that later, when his talent was discovered, his pupils became innumerable and his patrons were among the most distinguished men and women in Europe. The paragraph merely states that his playing had a captivating grace . Then we read the last sentence: He spent most of his life in Paris . Does this tell us of his un- happy love-affair, of his grief and poverty which almost compelled him to emigrate to America, or of the popularity he later gained? Chopin's life was far more complex than such a statement intimates. He lived at the time the Polish people were attempt- ing to free themselves from their Russian op- pressors, when they were treated with inhuman cruelty, living in utmost misery and slavery. Many times they rebelled and failed, and though more and more suffering resulted from each uprising, the soul of Chopin's nation remained unbroken. Here again we would have to search deep into an- other volume to Hnd an article which would tell us that it was during one of these insurrections that Chopin wrote his Etude and Prelude, said to be immortal, an-d that Nicholas II, the Tsar of Russia, when he heard them played, exclaimed. This music is dangerous! It is like guns hidden under beautiful roses . Indeed the poet of the piano cannot be de- scribed in a few short lines. Chopin and his music envelop too much romance and too much beauty to be expressed in dry facts. Only through listen- ing to sympathetic performances of his compositions can we comprehend Frederic Francois Chopin's true SYGHUWSS- MARIANNE SAUNDERS, Grade XI, Garry Hall. GND BASEMENT BOOGIE WOOGIE or Beat me grey and red, eight to the bar, From 6 in the morning to 6 by a star. At 6 and soon after the red house is shaken By footsteps of gals who music are takin'. By dim light of moon, star and street lamp they tootle Across to the school building's basement to mutil Catel Bach, Brahms and Beethoven's greatest inventions, And all with the finest and best of intentions. So during the rest of the morning are heard Bursts of the technique of scale and of chord. After a lunch which for energy's used It's, Please dear Miss Carter, may I be excused? And during this time it's my pleasure to wander Into the cells of the gals who are fonder Of Boogie than doing their Two part Invention And arrangements of Fatsie and others I'd mention. It's then they're admonished to practise more slowly And stick to an exercise though it be lowly. So thus through the day it's the same sort of thing For those who are learning to play and to sing. By 6 in the evening the sound that is best To the ears from above us who've not had much rest Is the pulse of the silence from each little cell And also the hushing of the old school bell. MAURINE STEWART K u 1 S Hmmm! 1944-45 Vox Fluminzs ,-5 xi' X X L X 4 aa ...- x X S I fgfv Ramdeml fbwuf JUNE 11TH, 1944-Church parade to Westminster. JUNE 14TH, 1944-Graduation. SEPTEMBER 12TH, 1944-School re-opened. SEPTEMBER 29TH, 1944-Sports Day. OCTOBER 4TH, 1944-House Picnics. OCTOBER 31ST, 1944-Hal1owe'en Party. DECEMBER 8TH, 1944-Christmas Party. DECEMBER 19TH, 1944-School closed for Christ- mas vacation. JANUARY 9TH, 1945-School opened for Easter Term. FEBRUARY 16TH, 1945-Beau and Arrow Dance. FEBRUARY 23RD, 1945-English House Plays. FEBRUARY 29TH, 1945-French plays. MARCH 28TH, 1945-School dismissed for Easter vacation. APRIL 10TH, 1945-School opened for Summer Term. APRIL 20TH, 1945-Gym display. APRIL 24TH, 1945-Volleyball tournament began. MAY 4TH, 1945-Basketball tournament began. MAY 30TH, 1945-Lilac Tea. JUNE 10TH, 1945--Church parade to Knox. JUNE 13TH, 1945-Graduation. Vox Fluminis 35 GUIDES The Girl Guides of 1944-1945 have made a great deal of progress under the leadership of Mary Harris, Joan Harris, and Miss Gill. The older guides are trying for their first class and the younger guides for their second class. The girls went to two church parades and though only a few turned up we hope that next year this will improve. There was also a patrol leaders' con- ference which was very interesting. The guides met and saw how other companies carried on their work. A Girl Scout from the United States told us some of her adventures and outlined the uses of guiding or scouting. The color party went to Sacred Heart School where they learned how to use correctly and efficiently the flag of our country. One of the Girl Guides' biggest undertakings was the making of a scrap-book of Canada to enter in the Bessborough 'Shield contest. The winning scrap- book is to be sent with specially trained guides from England to various other countries after the war. The guides are ushering for the Shriners' Circus. In this way they have been doing service and help- ing the city. The girls have made this year happy and worth- while for their leaders and for themselves by work- ing together to make the Sixty-Fifth Company the best yet.-J BROWNIES At Riverbend School there are Brownies-The sixty-fifth Pack. We are divided into Sixes - the Pixies, Fairies, and Elves. The three Sixers are Elizabeth Shearer, Susanne Chester, and Dulcie Ann Thomson. We all meet in the dining-room everv Friday afternoon, where we have a very lovely time with our Brown Owl, Mrs. Oliver. We close the meeting with a pow-wow circle, when all the discussing is carried on. We take partners an-d make a tunnel which Brown Owl goes through first, and then we follow after her.-D.A.T. HOUSE NOTES 1944-45 School onened September the tenth. Early in October House activities began with a completely successful Sports Day. The competition between the Houses for points was very close. However York Hall won the honors in the Senior School, with Douglas gaining the highest number of points in the Junior School. In the latter part of October the annual House Picnics took place. Garry and York joined forces to go to City Park. where they enioyed an afternoon of games, food and mosquitoes! The girls arrived at their various destinations by bicycle or street car. Nelsonites returned to their last year's rendez-vous Fort Garry, where they played a heated ball game. finding it necessary to do a little 'wading for the ball. Douglas enjoyed a special treat through one of the student's kind invitation to her farm. This year the girls made a special effort to send better 'Christmas hampers to three needy families, York, Nelson and Garry each sent separate hampers of food, clothes and toys. Douglas again supplied the Douglas Point Mission kiddies with a plentiful supply of toys. Again this year the Houses presented four one-act plays. These were ably adjudicated by Mr. Sidney Neil, who gave top honors to Garry's presentation of Who Gets The Car Tonight? The sale of tickets for these plays proved to be an exciting competition, with Nelson selling the greatest number. Garry carried off the inter-House volleyball trophy. Inter-House basketball and badminton are yet to be played. Everyone has shown keen interest in her House and has worked diligently in every venture her House has undertaken. -F.W., M.M., M.A., E.B. THE CHRISTMAS PARTY On the eve of the 'Christmas Holidays, the girls of the senior school were Miss Carter's guests at the Christmas party. The highlight of the evening was the presentation of skits by each class. A variety of skits were performed this year, among them the imitation of the teachers and post-war Riverbend! Following the skits, refreshments were served to complete a very enjoyalble evening.-K.F. ENGLISH PLAYS The English plays were such a success last year that they have become one of the annual activities of the school. This time they were all fairly short one-act comedies, chosen and directed entirely by the girls. Nelson presented The Catalogueug Doug- las, The Pampered Darling , Garry, Who Gets The Car Tonight? g York, Ici On Parle Francais . Mr. Sidney Neil was kind enough to come again this year and adjudicate the plays. He gave an excellent adjudication noting especially that they had improved greatly since last year. He gave special praise to certain of the girls who acted their parts exceptionally well. For many it was their first experience on a stage, and several of these girls too received honorable mention. The four plays, though all comedies, were never- theless all of a different character, and therefore proved interesting and amusing to the large audience and to the girls who participated.-V.McM. FRENCH NIGHT French Night, which we began last year. has also become an annual feature. Plays were presented by Grades Five to Twelve this year and all were writ- ten by Professor Glauser. There were several French songs, two of which were solos. and piano entertainment as well. The audience whole-hearted- ly acclaimed the evening as a great success and the girls found it most enioyable. To Miss Sumi, whose natience, interest, and hard work made French Night the pleasing event that it was, we say Thank you .-V.McM. 36 Vox Fluminis MRS. OSBORNE'S DOLLS We were very pleased this year to have Mrs. Osborne visit us. She brought with her dolls, repre- sentative of various nationalities. Mrs. Osborne has travelled throughout the world and while doing so has added to her collection. Each doll wore the costume of the country to which it belonged and these costumes were exquisitely made, and showed every dctail. The girls spent a delightful hour with Mrs. Osborne, who explained each doll and its cos- tume. From this well-spent hour we gained a bet- ter knowledge of the people of other lands. -D.R., M.M. OLD GIRLS' DAY Each year we have an Old Girls' Day which is an eventful time for all of us. Teams are chosen to play against the old girls in basketball, volleyball, and baseball, and everyone cheers heartily for both teams. Last year, for the first time, the girls decided to have a supper. Everyone enjoyed themselves and needless to say the food disappeared very quickly. This year Old Girls' Day arrived on Wednesday, May 9, and it was great fun seeing so many of the 'iOld Bags , as they call themselves roaming the halls of Riverbend once again. Now that it has come and gone once more, we all look forward to Old Girls' Day next year when we will all meet again for another happy day at our old school.-F.'W. cg Exams If Houxl- l 'Vlo-.A WHAT LAST YEAR'S GRADUATES ARE DOING PEGGY AULD .. .... . ..... ......... ................. ........... a t home in England ELEANOR BANFIELD .... . , University of Manitoba flnterior Decorationl SHIRLEY BARTON c,,,,, ,,,,,.,.,, ,.,.,,,.... ,.,.,.,.. .,.........., G 1' a d e 12, Riverbend JEAN BROWN ,,....,,..,,,.., ...... U niversity of Manitoba fArtSD BARBARA CAMPBELL . HEATHER CARLYLE . JOAN CLEGG ...,.,,. ,, HELEN DUNFEE ....,... BEVERLY FROST ....... ,.,, MARIAN HAMBLEY . CATHERINE IRVINE ............ .. ....................................... ............ . . United College CArtsD in training in St. Boniface Hospital .. Grade 12, Riverbend Grade 12 Riverbend ...........Grade 12, Riverbend ., ,. United College CScienceJ Grade 12, Riverbend MARGARET JAMIESON .................... University cf lVIanitoba fHome Economicsh MARJORIE LOVE ,..,,,..,,....... ....., U niversity of Manitoba Clnterior DeC0rati0r1D ROBIN LITTLE ,...,... ., SHIRLEY MANNESS ........ MARIE MCCRIMMON ..,... DONALDA MURDOCH .,., LOIS PARKHILL , ..,..,. . JACKIE PORTEOUS . JILL RIDDELL , .,, VALERY RAYNER , GLADYS ROBISON ,. .. .. JOYCE STEWART I NANCY STOVEL LOUISE TREWHITT LEONA YOUNG . . University of British Columbia ....,..........,.Gradle 12, United College .. . Grade 12, Riverbend , United College CScienceJ University of Manitoba fCommerceD A Grade 12, Riverbend . .. ., ...,. . , .. working in Bank of Commerce ,in training in Winnipeg General Hospital in training in Winnipeg General Hospital . , Grade 12, United College .. , Angus Business College .. Angus Business College .. Angus Business College Vox Fluminis 37 MISS WAUGH'S VISIT In April, we were very fortunate to have a visit from Miss Waugh, the assistant executive secretary of the Manitoba Association of Registered Nurses Miss Waugh discussed all the different aspects of nursing, and passed around pamphlets and scrap- books for the students to see. She answered ques- tions concerning the welfare, living conditions, and remuneration of the nurses. Miss Waugh's talk was very interesting to all of us, and especially so to the students who are planning to take up nursing for their profession.-A.G. LILAC TEA Lilac time in Winnipeg is the signal for River- bend's annual Lilac Tea in aid of the Fresh Air Camp fund of the United Church. Every year it's a race between the lilac blossoms and the tea plan- ners, and every year the school holds its breath and hopes for fine weather. All went well in 1944. The weather and the lilacs cooperated perfectly. Douglas had its table in the nook between the White House and the gymnasium building. Nelson House girls drew a shady space just off the drive- way and kept the drive hosed in case of dust. York's table had a lovely natural background of lilacs against the garage. Garry held the end garden. The proceeds, we estimate, would give twenty children two weeks each at the lake. Riverbend thanks many friends for turning out so faithfully to the annual Lilac Tea, and hopes to see them all again when lilac time arrives.-M.M. GRADUATION-'44 The fifteenth graduation of Riverbend School was a day to 'be long cherished in the hearts of the class of 44,'. Everyone felt that it was a most solemn occasion and we were more than a little sad at the thought of leaving Riverbend behind us. The day couldn't have been more beautiful if the girls had especially arranged it. In the morning, we, the graduating class expressed our farewells to the school in the singing of several songs to which appropriate words had been composed. With great excitement, yet harbouring at the same time a feeling of awe for the much-looked- forward-to ceremony, we made our way to West- minster Church in the early afternoon. A most interesting address was given by Mr. A. V. Pigott to the twenty-five graduates. Mr. Pigott's speech made a -deep imprint on our minds and his words impressed on us our responsibilities in the coming years. The beauty of the day made it possible for the traditional garden party to be held immediately following the Exercises. We couldn't help feeling a little proud when, in our white frocks, brightened by colourful corsages, we posed for the graduation pictures. Later Lois Parkhill, our head-girl, gave a delightful dinner party preceding the dance held in the evening. These festivities terminated this momentous occasion and as the couples twirled happily at the end of an eventful and perfect day, we realized that Riverbend and its many happy hours would linger long in our memories. -S.B., J.C. LIBRARY NOTES Plans for the enlargement of the Riverbend School lilbrary are now in progress and we hope that soon the wall between the Grades One and Two room and the library will be removed and the two rooms made inito one. 'For this proposed new library many books have been donated 'by the parents and friends of the girls, and lby the girls themselves. We are very grateful for these gifts as they have been a great help in mak- ing ours a library of excellent reading material, and to those who so kindly gave them we offer our sin- cerest thanks. The money that is collected from pound and from overdue books is used for the purchase of new books. The alutmnae also gave part of -the proceeds from their dance to the lilbrary fund. Although we have a library filled with interesting books, both fiction and non-fiction, only a few of the younger girls consistently take advantage of it. Many of the books recommended for supplementary reading are now to be found on the shelves and we hope that more and more Riverbenders will be read- ing them. The library is yours, girls. Use it! -c.1., M.s. THE BEAU AND ARROW PROM On Felbruary the sixteenth at nine-thirty, the Riverfbend Alumnae presented their annual co-ed ball. The gym was appropriately decorated in a true Valentine fashion. Red and White streamers draped on the walls were terminated by large red hearts bearing the traditional bow and arrow of Danny Cupid. 'The dress of the co-ed this year was optional, and the uniform of His Majesty's forces mingled with the informal and formal attire of the other guests. Several coke parties held previous to the dance added to the enjoyment of all who attended. Everyone was warmly greeted in the grade seven and eight classroom by the reception committee: Miss J. M. Carter, our principal, Mrs. E. E. Petersong Mr. and Mrs. G. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Huggardg and Mr. and Mrs. R. Parkhill. The guests who were close companions of Lady Luck were lured to the grade three and four class- room by the sharp clicking of the roulette-wheels, while other pleasure seekers swooned and swayed to the sweet and low music produced by Al Parkin and his orchestra. At one o'clock the crowd, in search of a snack, dispersed to various homes and restaurants, thus ending a very successful evening.-N. MCL. 38 Vox Fluminis A BOARDER'S DAY A piercing, shreiking, weird sound, A mighty, banging, noisy pound, I raise my head and look around, It is time to get ulp. Surely at this unearthly time I'm not expected to rise and shine , Say I-and liking my bed fine, Go back to sleep. A bear is shaking me in my dreams. Oh no, just my room-mate, and it seems That I have five minutes before the breakfast bell screams, Out I get with a bound. With a jump and a shriek I am dressed in a jiffy, Then sfwisb out the door to queue to the biffy, Take time to say wow to a hair-do quite nifty, The breakfast bell rings. By now we're quite ready for something to eat, So over to breakfast we go on the beat, First, of course, there are the White Housers to greet, We're ravenous now. Back to the room to tidy like mad, To make up our beds in a manner quite sad, By the way Mrs. Reid hopes our latest's a fad- Still she does love us all CD Off to the schoolhouse we diaintily trip, Into the fountain of knowledge to dip, And from Rivenbend teachers I have learned one wise tip, Do your homework or else . . Until four o'clock, the time drags on like a snail, But at last the bell rings and we race for the mail, Whether we're loved or we're not-this will now tell the tale- Well, there's always tomorrow. And now it's some washing, or a letter to write, Or perhaps to the drug store to have a wee bite, But of course there's dinner at six every night, Thank goodness , say we. After dinner it's way for some fun in the gym, But the inevitalble-we are forced to calm down our vim, And 'till bedtime we study 'till our poor eyes are dim, Well, anyway, study C?J But here I am back where I began my way, And as I climb into bed, to myself softly say, I am now at the end of a perfect day. .Amen'. MARION BELL, Grade XI, Garry Hall MY VISIT TO THE BLIND INSTITUTE On Friday, May 12th, in company with nine girls from this school I visited the Institute for the Blind on Portage Avenue, and spent a very interesting time there. Before my visit, I always thought that a blind person was very nearly helpless. Blindness is a very sad thing, but I had not been in the Institute very long before I understood that a blind person is not helpless by any means. One has only to spend just a few hours at the Institute to understand that the handicap of blind- ness has been greatly overcome, and that blind people can not only read and write but also make their own living by sewing, basket-making, weav- ing, broom-making, and dress-making. Some are even very good piano players and there are several blind piano tuners in Winnipeg. During our short visit we were taken right through the Institute, first visiting the sewing room. Here, several blind ladies were busy at their machines sewing up house dresses and aprons. The lady in charge is sighted and is there to help any- one in trouble. Work in this room is just like any other sewing room and it was hard for me to believe that it was being done by lblind people. In this room was a machine which could cut twelve dresses or other articles at one time. Our next visit was to the mop and broom-making room. These are made from corn stalks brought from the Southern 'States and Argentina. It is a special sort of corn stalk, small and smooth, but very strong. Numbers of these corn stalks are bound together by a machine and then the ends are cut so that they are even. The handles of the brooms come from British Colunrbia and are made out of Douglas Fir. Some of the brooms made are sold in Winnipeg but a great numlber are sent to the United States of America and also to Great Britain. Next, we visited the store where all of the articles made at the Institute are for sale. I was glad to hear that a great many Winnipeg people are regular customers and that most of the things made by the blind people are soon sold. All of the things for sale were well made. I think we all should buy whatever we need through this store to help these people earn their own living. It will keep them happy I am sure. The library was the next place we visited. Here we met Miss Marcum, a blind music teacher, who is also in charge of the library and teaches the children to read. All the books for the blind are written in Braille. This is a system of raised points or dots. This idea was first thought of by a Frenchman, but Louis Braille, a blind teacher who had been blind since the age of three, was the man who really perfected this system so that it could be used by all blind people. Regular classes for children are held five days a week and at the present time there are eighteen pupils. These children are taken to and from school in a special bus. Here our visit to the Institute ended. I can say I enjoyed my visit very much. DIANE JOHNSON, Grade VI, York Hall Vox Fluminis 39 gf, - Q I .4 - Q, Y fi xt Po g h . i:'1:Si2::'i'u 'fm X 'r r - 55516232553 . ' S' fi XQ.Q,f,5:3t X X 'Nifty' 1 ,A t X x f f X . 5. .X X x I 1 ' . . N1 f 'J T0 THE GIRLS It is hard to realize, as the busy weeks fly by and the competition for the inter-house basketball cup is still in progress, that in a few short weeks our final term will be over. It seems only the other day that we were having high jumps all over the play- ground in preparation for Field Day, and the River- bend theme song became Oh I'm So Stiff. This was really my first opportunity to become acquainted and to form plans and opinions for the year ahead. Often I have had occasion to congratu- late myself on the happy choice which was made when the Sports Captains were elected. In every way these girls have given the greatest assistance in carrying out the sports programme. Any success that has been attained has been entirely due to the fact that they have so cheerfully and capably car- ried out their responsibilities. Their example has been emulated by every girl in the school and I am indeed grateful for the co-operation and teamwork which has been shown by the school as a whole. This was particularly true during the strenuous preparations for our Gymnastic Display . At this time particularly I felt that you were working with me rather than for me. The high point of that occasion was when I went to the gym for a practice and found the senior girlls already in order and starting to carry on the routine without my direc- tion. That is self discipline in its best form. The achievements for the year cannot be measur- ed in games won or lost. These things are transitory and soon forgotten. The gain that will remain with you always is the fact that you have played the game to the best of your ability and have shown an appreciation for the efforts of your team mates and your opponents. These qualities are valuable and are assets which are a credit to you and to your school. A. R. SADLER , ,.. ?.1- 3,-,...i..i.,.,,. . , l mn -?,, JNewTonY1 SPORTS There is no surer road to the goal of perfect health than regular exercise both in and out of doors, and every girl should have knowledge of at least one sport or recreation. That is our aim at Riverbend. Every girl is given a chance to show her ability. At Rivenbend we not only specialize in games but in apgparatus and floor work as well. The girls love the apparatus work and are eager to try new and daring things. In the Fall, the girls started playing basketball. They seemed very enthusiastic about this game and when playing against other schools they did very well. Although we did not win all the games the girls gained experience and enjoyed themselves. During the winter term, volleyfball was the girls' main interest. We again entered the Inter-High School Volleylball League. Miss Martin was again the faithful coach of our team, and we all appreciat- ed her capable directions and patience with us. This year's Gym display was a great success and we owe a vote of thanks to Mrs. Sadler for all that she did towards it. In closing I would like to thank on behalf of the girls, all those who took an interest in the sports and Mrs. Sadler and Miss Martin for all they have done for us this year. GAIL GRAHAM, Sports Captain v J Vox Fluminis 41 VOLLEYBALL All is peaceful in the gym, until five minutes after four when several ambitious volleyball players wander in. The swing fans rush to the piano their daily fifteen minute jam session, while the non-music lovers put up the net and begin to practice. This happy interlude ends, however, upon the entrance of Miss Martin, our volleyball coach. Then the playing fl don't mean pianoj begins in earnest. Thus a typical practice of the Riverbend volleyball team commences. For the third successive year, under the excel- lent coaching of Miss Martin, the team entered the Inter-High School League of Winnipeg. We used a 6- man team according to the rules of the league. The complete team consisted of nine players, including substitutes. We did very well considering the strong opposition we had from more experienced players. The girls enjoyed meeting the other schools and in this way made many new friends. This year, for the second time, we played Inter- House volleylball games. Six-man teams were used here also. Each House played three games as there are four Houses in the school. The total scores were the deciding factors and as a result, Garry Hall won the competition. All Houses showed excellent sportsmanship. Volleyball is a comparatively new sport in the school but it is gradually growing in popularity. Soon it will be on par with basketball which is at present the favourite. A banquet at Childs', ended the season. It was attended by Mrs. Sadler, Miss Martin and the team. The dinner was followed by an evening of bowling. SHIRLEY Swan., Grade XI, Douglas Hall. RIVERBEND FIELD DAY Septemfber 29th, 1944. T'he Field Day was held in the fall of 1944. Due to a surplus of events to take place in the spring it was necessary that Field Day take place before the cold weather set in. Although the girls were not exactly up to the standards they would have been in spring, they made an excellent showing. There were a large number of new girls in the school, which made it difficult for the House sports captains to select the possible winners. However, the co-operation and House-spirit o-f the girls was indeed gratifying. Mrs. Sadler, our gym mistress. was new then also, and the girls appreciated her interest in the affair. The girls really worked hard and as a result their efforts were rewarded as you can see from the list below.-I.M.S. EVENTS-DASH Grades 1 and 2-1st, Colleen Moore, 2nd, Mar- garet McMurray, 3rd, Patty-Lou Riddell. Grades 3 and 4-1st, Elizabeth Shearer, 2nd, Arleigh Hutchinson, 3rd, Daphne Burns. Grades 5 and 6-lst, Clementine McNern, 2nd, Anne Campbell, 3rd, Diane Johnson. Grades 7, 8 and 9-lst, Pat McCarthy, 2nd, Lorna McCarthy, 3rd, Donna Smale. Grades 10, 11 and 12-lst, Norma Jamieson, 2nd, Leona Young, 3rd, Virginia McMillan. OBSTACLE RACE Grades 7, 8 and 9-lst, Carolyn Dowler, 2nd, Julie Anne Harris, 3rd, Joy Knox. THREE LEGGED RACE Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6-lst, Barbara Lennox and Barbara Dryborough, 2nd, Arleigh Hutchinson and Susanne Chester, 3rd, Diane Calder and Cecily Ann Gunn. HOUSE RELAY 1st, York Hall, 2nd, Douglas Hall, 3rd, Garry Hall. HIGH JUMP Grades 1 and 2-1st, Patty-Lou Riddell, 2nd, Colleen Moore, 3rd, Gusty Leach and Margaret McMurray Ctiedl. Grades 3 and 4-lst, Daphne Burns, 2nd, Dulcie Ann Thomson, 3rd, Arleigh Hutchinson. Grades 5 and 6-1st, Anne Campbell, 2nd, Bar- bara Dryborough, 3rd, Clementine McNern. Grades 7, 8 and 9-1st, Joan Carruthers, 2nd, Pat McCarthy, 3rd, Gwen Alsip. Grades 10, 11 and 12-lst, Muryn Anderson, 2nd, Mary Elizabeth Judd, 3rd, Gail Graham. ARCHERY lst, Isobel Slater, 2nd, Norma Jamieson, 3rd, Joan Clegg and Shirley Swail Ctiedl. BROAD JUMP Grades 7. 8 and 9-1st, Pat McCarthy and Mary McIntosh Ctiedjg 2nd, Mercedes George, 3rd, Lois Huggard. Grades 10, 11 and 12-lst, Ellen Kinneard, 2nd, Audrey East: 3rd, Nora McLeod. TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS Garry ..................,,,,,,.,,...,.....,,,,,,,.,,. 36 Douglas ...... ,,,., 3 9 Nelson ..,,. .........,....,......, ,,,.. 4 2 York ..,...,....... . .. ..,. .,., . 45 JUNIOR Douglas ....,... ,,.....,. . . 22 SENIOR York ...,. .........,....,.......,. .,,,, 3 5 BOYVLING In the fall Mrs. Sadler asked the girls if they would like to take up bowling as an additional sport and their reply was most enthusiastic. As a result Mrs. Sadler arranged for the alleys and four groups were organized. Every Monday after study the girls and Mrs. Sadler went to a recreation centre and played at least two games each time. Due to the commencement of 'Christmas examina- tions, bowling was temporarily discontinued, and over the holidays the alleys were loaned to some- one else. Other ones were not available at the time we wanted them, House plays and basketball practices took up the majority of the time, and con- sequently bowling remained oFf the schedule. We hope that the girls will find or make time next year to take up bowling again. We sincerely wish to thank Mrs. Sadler for arousing our interest in this activity and we believe that bowling will certanly be continued in future years. Vox Fluminis 43 BASKETBALL 1944-45 The favourite sport of many in our school is basketball. Early in the season it is evident that there will be keen competition to gain a place on one of the four teams. Each team is composed of six girlsg three of whom are forwards and three of whom are guards. The forwards endeavor to make 9 num- ber of baskets and the guards to prevent the oppos- ing team from scoring. As well as the six necessary for a complete team there are always two or more extras. These extras are the ones who save the team from becoming too tired, thus they greatly strengthen it. The girls who attend the basketball practices find that they get a great deal of vigorous exercise as well as a great deal of fun out of them. The speed and spirit of the game increases more and more until the school bell is either unheard or ignored. As a result players often hear members of the staff bewailing the fact that a good two-thirds of the classes are missing when lessons should commence. One or another of the players often takes over the refereeing. This usually finishes by everyone in the game going wild. At this point it seems that every- one knows just a little bit more than the next fel- low about the game. When Mrs. Sadler takes' the whistle and recommences to referee the game pro- ceeds in quite an orderly fashion although many have sore vocal chords! We try to see that as many girls as possible play at a game. This does not always build the strongest team. That makes little difference to us for we all like to see the other fellow get a chance to play. This year there is a shortage of practice time, so the House games which are played annually are being played off under this handicap. Last year the match was tough and boisterous. All the scores were close and excitement ran high during the finals. Riverbend plays in a small league against St. Mary's Academy and Rupert's Land. Both schools have strong, well-trained teams. It is interesting to play against them. We play girls' rules. There are three six minute periods, with a short intermission between each. At odd times our teams play boys' rules, mixed with our own, against some of the pub- lic schools such as Kelvin. This makes a faster game and necessitates one of the boys to keep pace with it as referee. At a victorious game we lustily shout the school yell which is only used by the teams after a match has been won. We always try to live up to our school yell which is ..... We stand for the right, We fight a good fight, In work or in play We show them the way. We all pull together No matter the weather. We love and obey The Red and the Grey. Riverbend! Riverbend! Rip! Rah! Ray!! By far the most exciting game played this year was one at Rupert's Land. It was a fast game and difficult to referee. The forwards of both teams were right 'ton shot and the guards were kept hopping to prevent too much success on the part of the opposition. At the end of each period the teams came off the floor to relax and enjoy 'Lthe fruits of their labours' kindly supplied by the home team. We would all like to express our gratitude to Mrs. Sadler who, through her efficient coaching led us to many successes. We also wish to thank Mrs. Kobold who gave so much of her valuable time to referee our games. We of the senior teams urge you girls to turn out to the games. If you are not a basketball fan, come out anyway and cheer your teams to victory. Keep basketball your favourite sport and let's use that yell!! ELLEN KINNEARD, Grade XI, York Hall. GYM DISPLAY Riverbend has once more put on a Gym Display for the parents and friends of the pupils. During the two weeks between the Easter holidays and the date of the Display, the girls and Mrs. Sadler put in many strenuous hours of work. Dancing, skipping, and floor work routines were figured out and put into practice al-most immediately. The juniors and the seniors jointly worked with Mrs. Sadler to make the Display a success. Everyone had an equal share in the importance of the event. Each girl was given an opportunity to take part in that which most interested her. Due to the complete co-operation of the girls with the staff, it is felt that the Gym Display was a great success. Many thanks to Mrs. Sadler, Mrs. Coghill, and Miss Stuart.-I.M.S. BADMINTON This year the lines on the Gym floor were arrang- ed in a different manner, The Badminton Courts were reduced from three to one. This meant that four girls instead of twelve could play at one time and we felt that difference strongly. Like all other sports this year, practice time has been cut short and as a result there has not been a great deal of Badminton played. At noon, girls have gone up in groups of perhaps four to eight, and made excellent use of the half hour before classes in the afternoon. At night the boarders and some of the members of the staff often play. They get two full hours of play before it is necessary to go to bed. House badminton tournaments take place annual- ly. These are always successful and the Houses are out in full force to support their players. We have a fe-w excellent players, and from time to time they have entered inter-school tournaments and have come out tops . The school is interested in Badminton and with the return of birds and good equipment in general, we hope to strengthen the Badminton spirit here. Q , X xx, S . x ' s 1 5 W -4' 4 eff A f fmt. ' . 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We search far and wide for peace work, and all the time there is an empty wood box and plenty of wood to chop in our own yard. Canada has not been broken down by the blitz, nor lost by a government undermining the people. Canada has had a conscientious government, a duti- ful people. We have won the European war, now we must strive equally hard to save our Canadian peace. It is not the peace of 1945 alone, it goes back as far as 1763, when the French and English united to become the future Canadians. We united, but we have never been one. We came closest to this while Laurier was Prime Minister. He spent his lifetime trying to unite Quebec and the other provinces of Canada. He did not fully succeed. Yet in two years, we could accomplish what one man's lifetime did not. I say we could, but only if Canadians, French-speaking and English- svpeaking sincerely wish to do so. The causes which keep us apart are mainly those same causes which Laurier found. There is our difference of Language. In 1763 Britain promised that the French settlers should have permission to continue using their own language. And then, you remember, by the Quebec Act of 1774, that right was renewed. This was a promise by Britain to the French-speaking people of Canada. We of the English-speaking element say that the French- speaking people do not wish to learn English. But the English-speaking people wish less to learn French, for more French have learned to speak English than vice versa. And if we say that the French spoken in Quebec is not pure French, then the answer is that it is not all Parisian, but it is as pure as French spoken anywhere, and the collo- quialisms in it are strictly Canadian. We who speak English have little reason to criticize French- Cana- dian pronunciation. The great variety of ways in which the most simple English words are pro- nounced is shown by one of Bernard Shaw's state- ments. He said that out of a pronunciation com- mittee for the B.B.C., no two members pronounced the two words yes or no exactly alike. Then too, in our Motherland, one needs only to travel a few hours from London to hear dialects other than common English spoken. I have heard on our streets, in the city, and in the country, many dif- ferent languages spoken. Little agitation is caused by those people retaining their languages. Why then, should we emphasize the fact that French is spoken on our streets? In Russia, one hundred and forty languages are spoken, yet does anyone now doubt the unity of Russia? The next difficulty in attaining complete Cana- dian unity is distinction between the two major religious groups in our country. Ninety per cent of the people of Quebec are, of course, Roman Catholic, while the majority in other provinces are Protestant. There is no doubt that the priests have influenced the people of Quebec greatly and have, to some extent, retarded their development, especially in the rural areas. But there are Phari- sees on both sides unwilling to admit their wrongs. If each side would compromise a little, the gulf would diminish so much more quickly. In Ger- many sixty per cent of the people declared them- selves Protestant, forty per cent, Roman Catholic. Although the German unity was temporary under Nazism, it was once a strong union. Surely Canada, with Democracy, and high ideals, coul-d build a permanent union of her people. On July lst, 1943, a great step was taken in solv- ing one of Quebec's greatest problems-lack of education. On that date, the compulsory Education Act, resembling that of other provinces, went into force. There have not been two years for this act to influence Canada, yet steps have already been taken towards inter-provincial educational com- mittees. More such discussion is needed. I think too, that if French-Canadian and English- speak- ing, Protestant and Roman 'Catholic youth would go to the same schools and universities, many last- ing friendships could be made. By associating with each other to such an extent as this, they would become wonderful pals, and in the future genera- tion, complete Canadian unity would exist. Fear promotes hatred. This is no less true in Canada than anywhere in the world. The Anglo- Saxon fears the French-Canadiang the French- Canadian fears the Anglo-Saxon. The fears of the Anglo-Saxon are numerous. We fear the French- Canadian birthrate, for we fear that the French speaking population will rise to equal or exceed that of the English-speaking element. We fear the different views we hold on life-the French-Cana- dian standard of living. An-d it is lower, as anyone who has lived in the province will admit. The rural districts are especially backward. Out of people who own automobiles in Canada, Quebec has only nineteen percent to the average thirty- seven percent. We are fearful, and bitter, because we believe that French-Canada did little for the war effort. This belief is based, not on fact, but on the speeches and actions of a few of the French- Canadian people. Would it not be as logical then, for the French-Canadians to judge us by a group such as that in Toronto, which sometime after the outbreak of war, passed resolutions demanding the withdrawal of the French-Canadians? It would be quite similar to judge all Norway by Quisling. The French-Canadians have enlisted well and have served gallantly in the war. Vox Fluminis On the other hand are the fears which the French- Canadians hold towards us. They feel that they are the step-children and resulting from this comes their feeling of insecurity. They fear that they will be assimilated by the Anglo-Saxons. They are the minority of thirty-seven percent of the Canadian populationg therefore they fear a change in the B.N.A. Act at their expense. A feeling that they are excluded from the Federal Civil Service, and other situations such as high ranks in the Army and Navy, exists among them. If this is true, then it is only so because they are not qualified for the positions. I feel certain that this feeling will soon pass away when the results of the Compulsory Education Act have taken effect. The French- speaking Canadians have a fear too, of being con- fined to a Quebec reserve. Yet there are those among us who believe that the French-Canadians wish to dominate the whole of Canada. They are not striving for domination, they are striving rather, for survival. They want their ancestral ways of life to live on. As their outlook on life is broadened by general education, they will no doubt realize the foolishness of this in many instances. The English-speaking Canadians fear the in- fluence of the French-Canadians on the Canadian Government, while the French-Canadians similarly fear the English-speaking majority. One example of this is the late Hon. Mr. Lapointe. Some, in the English-speaking provinces said that Canada was being run by him and the Province of Quebec. Contrarily, some in Quebec said that Lapointe was selling out his own province to the rest of the country. There never have been sixty-five Quebec French-speaking members at Ottawa, for there are always some English-speaking Protestants repre- senting the province. Neither have all Quebec mem- bers belonged to one party. The French-Canadian representatives of Quebec are not a pact. They are a well divided representation of the province. Thus our fear of Quebec is without solid foundation. Each group has become so encased in its own fears and prejudices that it seems to forget the honorable history of the other. Quebec has not recalled the splendid terms she received by the Treaty of Paris in 1763, when Britain gained Canada. On the other hand, we forget that while Quebec was newly British, those same people refused to join the American War for Independence against Britain. Had they done so, it might have proved very disas- trous for Canada at that time. In many cases, these prejudices are promoted by nothing other than ignorance. We have had com- pulsory education for years, yet many believe that Quebec is virtually an agricultural province. This is not true, for about one-third of Canada's manu- facturing is done in Quebec, while agriculture is secondary. If then, we came to know each other better, if we discussed our problems frankly and wisely with one another so that all sides of the pro- blem were considered by both people, our problem would already be partially solved. It would not be fair to say that no attempts are now being made to solve this problem. There are groups that are working strenuously to promote 47 unity in Canada. Such groups may be represented by that one which travels throughout Canada, stag- ing plays with Canadian unity as their theme. All the members of this group speak both French and English. Bi-lingual radio stations is another step that is now being attempted. These stations, spon- soring programmes for us both, should bring us much closer together. We should have also, a bi- lingual weekly newspaper where one of the great freedoms could be exercised with a view toward a united Canada. All these are important steps which should be taken-some have already been begun-to bring about a more genuine and stronger union of Quebec and the rest of Canada. Yet these alone will ac- complish little if the spirit of the English-speaking, together with that of the French-speaking people of Canada, is not behind the attempts to become friends, with the common name, Canadian, and the common nation, Canada. We have won the war. Now let us win the peace with a spirit of goodwill and friendship, tolerance and understan-ding. With them, 'Canada can attain that of which King George VI spoke, when in his address from Winnipeg, 1939 he said: The sense of race may be a dangerous and dis- rupting force, but the English and French have shown in Canada that they can keep the pride and distinctive culture which it inspires while yet com- bining to establish a broader freedom and security than either coul-d have established alone. MARION BELL, Grade XI, Garry Hall. OUR DOG JIM I have a little doggie And I call him Jim, He likes to disobey me And play in our coal-fbin. Sometimes he stays away And we have to hunt for him, We'll find him in forbidden places, He's a bad dog, is our Jim. Although he disobeys me I love him all the sameg He might be bad at times, I know, Yet to punish him is a shame. His eves are brown and bright. His tail is short - it sways, His ears prick up at any sound, I-Ie has peculiar ways. CLEMENTINE MCNERN, Grade VI, York Hall SKATING Once again the students at Riverbend enjoyed a healthful season of skating. Books were temporarily pushed aside as the girls scurried over to their Langside rink. Happy, carefree pupils thronged over the ice during noon hours and gym periods to try their luck at this artful sport. Those who wished to develop their skating abilities further, had ample opportunity at the Friday, after-school classes held at the Amphitheatre. Judging by the numbers who dotted the rink at every possible moment. skating was truly a successful activity this year.-NJ. 48 MEETING The old farmhouse in Germany seemed taller and blacker as the snow fell quietly about it on the ground. The glow on the snow from the setting sun dipping behind the clouds, showed the tall chimney and ruined walls. The frame of the door was standing and only open spaces remained for windows. Here, once stood the sentinel of the hill but now only the ruins of war. Inside the farmhouse 'battered chairs and tables lay collapsed on the floor or leaning against the walls. Only a space had been cleared for a fire an-d a pile of straw in a corner showed the habita- tion of a human. A small figure was working over the dim light of the Fire making supper. Her face was haggard and sorrowful as the shadows flickered back and forth. Not until she was finished did she rest her tired, weak body. As she rested, she became aware of another presence and then her eyes searched the surround- ing darkness. Slowly one of the shadows moved and took the form of a man, an-d quietly, before she realized what had happened he had asked her a question. Who are you, and what is your nationality? 'S'he thought subconsciously, He speaks good German , and answered Gretchen Weger, a member of the Youth Organi- zation of Germany . She glanced toward the figure in the darkness. He was tall and looked strong and healthy. He had fair hair and light eyes, his features were strong and definite. He was dressed in an odd uniform and she immediately placed him as a Russian soldier. Give me food and rest and then I will go , he commanded. Quietly she started to do it and then she realized what she was doing. Still, he spoke very good German. Why should I serve you? His eyes blazed for a minute and then he turned to her and said, Sit down and stay seated. Quietly he moved and soon the food was ready. He turned and sat down eating his food. The girl's food still remained on the fire. With her voice full of anger she asked him, May I get my food? He looked a't her quietly and said, Yes! She moved toward the fire and took the remain- ing food. Turning she tried to face him buft her shadow crossed his face and she could not see him and slowly she had to retreat to her corner. He was seated by the walll, his head resting upon it. His eyes never closed but remained watching her. After about five minutes she arose and saying nothing stepped into the gathering gloom. He was nearly invisible when he turned and made a drama- tic pause and said, I am Russian. She, herself, at the moment was not looking at him and when he said this, she turned and said, I know. He took two steps toward her, paused and said, You know! Then why did you give me, 'a Rus- sian scout, food and rest? You remind me of my frien-d whom I have not seen for eight years. You also are the first Russian I have met and you have disillusioned me and my faith in what I thought Russians wereg and now I am beginning to see my faith has been based on lies. Her eyes filled with tears for loyalty to Germany. He turned to her and said, The village at the foot of this hill will fall to the Russians by tomorrow. Leave these ruins and travel north for a mile till vou come to the cross- roads, there is a cottage there. Stay there. The Russians will come soon, but will not kill you. I was going to let you die, for I have seen many Germans and made my own conclusions. You are M Vox Fluminis the first I've met who realized they are wrong. You are not to die with the others. Go now. He turned to leave when she called him back again. Why did you tell me you are Russian? He turned and then without shame or hesitation answered, You also remind me of someone-my sister. They searched each other's face to fathom the answer but there was none. The Russian vanished into the dark and again she was left by a dying fire. The silence ended in a sigh and spoken thoughts, You have lied and been unfaithful, Germany, and, so have I. There was only a sob and then the dying fire turned to embers and only the coals and ashes remained to guard the deserted farmhouse. The sun rose and this time instead of a Hitler salute, a figure was kneeling. Hands were clasped and beside her was a mystic figure which also seemed to kneel. Onlv one word reached the cold February sun, lGG0d.3, JULIA ANN HARIRIIS, Grade 8, Douglas Hall. MAY 7TH Five years, eight months, and four days Of planning, preparing, and building, Slaving, fighting, and praying, Praying with all our hearts that we Might, in the end, victorious be. Praying too that those, not long dead, Might not know We failed to carry the torch, They DID throw. Praying we were doing our share To back the boys going over there. We knew they were tired, And that many were dead, But, please God, we cried, give us courage and strength To keep forging ahead. To keep forging ahead to truer things To peace that has no bitter springs. Our prayers were answered. Our work, we hope, will soon be done, And then, as never before, there will be An everlasting peace, Peace 'to all men 'neath the sun'. Five years, eight months, and four days-then Victory, victory and soon, Please God, peace. JANE BULL Gra-de XI, Nelson House THE LITTLE LOST RABBITS On a hill lived a family of six rablbits, father and mother and four little ralbbits. The little rabbits wanted to go into the big forest to play with the big bunnies, so Benjamin, Pinkeye, Cottontail and Bugs went to ask their father and mother whose names were Mr. and Mrs. Pufftail. They found mother baking a chocolate cake and father reading the eve- ning paper. They decided not to bother asking them, so they went on their own into the big forest. They went merrily on their way, played tag and games and sang songs till it got quite dark. When they got out of the 'big forest they did not know which road to take. Their parents were worried and set out to look for them. Finally they found them and made them promise never to go out into the big forest again without asking their parents' permission. DULCIE ANN THOMSON, Grade IV, York Hall l Vox Fluminis 49 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A PAIR OF SKIS We began life on a spring day in 1937. What a glorious day for two little buds to begin life on a hickory tree! We were cradled deep in a forest, lulled to sleep every night by a balbfbling brook and awakened every morning by the gentle voice of mother wind calling us to blossom out into tiny branches tipped with green. In time we developed into fine sturdy limbs-strong yet very supple. One day loggers came. They stalked through the forest pulling down the branches and caring not where they trod. Ruthlessly we were felled and then sent floating down the river. It was useless to try any means of escape for every time we tried, we were jabbed with long spikes. All night long we wondered what fate would be- fall us and in the morning we could have realized no worse doom, for there in front of us was the s-aw mill, and we could hear the screeching of the other logs as they went through its clutches. There, stripped of our bark and minus our branches, we underwent a most terrible operation, too gruesome to describe. Finally we emerged into the sunshine, flat, with no curves, but glad to be alive. Then, we were taken to a sports goods factory and were made into a lovely little pair of skis. Now , said we, we shall get some action. 'Soon a nice man came into the store where we were l-ying. He wanted a pair of skis for his small daughter who was going to be the best skier in the world. Out of the store we went, to the would-'be champion of twelve. Early experiences with the young owner were distressing. Being twins, we wanted to stay together, but no, that was impossible. We were always at right angles. Naturally, balance gone, down she'd go. Finally she got the idea. In fact, we were rolling downhill in a fine parallel position when- bang-there we were, draped around one of our brothers. By the time we were disentangled and our young owner up on her feet, Dad decided to call it a day, so he dragged his young hopeful home and carried us off to the ski-house. Soon our little mistress was making great pro- gress with us and even though we often led her off the vbeaten track, she was quite capable of extricat- ing herself. One day we visited Mount Tremblant, the highest beak in the Laurentians. It required two hours to haul us up there. Our little mistress sat in a chair suspended high above the ground and we dangled from her feet. Oh dear, how funny we felt. Up, up, up, we went. Finally at three thousand, one hundred feet, we stopped. VVhat a beautiful view! 'After enjoying a .brief rest, we started downwards. We wound through the trees, through the snow-clad mountains until we reached the bottom all in one piece. But now our little sport craved new thrills and so we found ourselves behind a team of huskies. But oh, this latter experience was our undoing. The dogs ran so fast that our young mistress lost her grasp of the reins and away we went, at break-neck speed, toward a stump. The result? Missy's leg now reposes in a cast, and twin and I are in the wood pile. I am afraid our end is near. In fact, I must close my story now as we are being taken into the house-perhaps to get warm! JACQUELINE PORTEOUS, Grade XII, Douglas. THE STORM AT STOER POINT The sun rose over the silhouetted pines. The great ball was a coppery, unnatural color and the ominous air hung still, like a thick cloudy curtain, occasional- ly lifted by a hot, stiff breeze. Down below, in the little village underneath the cliff, old MacTavish, the fisherman was setting sail on his little schooner. As he stowed the nets he muttered to himself, Aye, look a' th' nor'easter cumin' in. We're in fur a bad night 0' it, tha's fur sartin'. Look a' th' gorse an' heather a-blowin' in the cliff. A whopper 0' a storm, sure an' sartin! He finished his preparations, and soon his boat was seen gliding over the dark waters of the bay like a bird with white wings. As soon as MacTavish had coaxed the Bonny Mary as far as it would go out on the bay, he set out his nets and waited. He was no mean weather prophet. By noon the sun was completely hidden by scurrying clouds and the air was even thicker and heavier than usual. All afternoon, the sky grew darker as the cloud batallions were gathering. By evening the 'black batallions were lined up and com- menced to close ranks. The attack would begin soon. It did. No later than ten minutes after MacTavish tied Bonnie Mary the heavy curtain of humid air was replaced by a heavier curtain of water, a beau- tiful gray curtain that swayed gracefully as it hung from its dark ceiling df clouds. The cloud artillery began firing, and the echo of thunder resounded and reverberated far back across the moors. The lightning that followed struck at the earth like a great gold spear, and a gnarled old oak lay on the ground, split open to the very core. The wind howled mournfully, incessantly, and the rain hissed down making miniature rivers in the ground. Another crash, another flash. The wind swept the waters of the bay into huge waves, and the black pines on the cliff bent and twisted as if in mortal pain. The rain poured down, the wind moaned and shrieked alternately, the thunder roared and the little village quaked under the heel of the storm. This went on until well after midnight-then gradtually the rain lessened, the thunder grumfbled away, and the wind sank to a whisper. The rain drops stopped falling, and one by one the clouds rolled away. The sun burst gloriously into the cleansed sky and the bay rocked itself gently into sleep. A little breeze sprang up, and the pines gaily waved their furry arms at it. The morning was like a glad song. Far out upon the bay was a white speck, old Mac- Tavish was setting his morning nets whistling a funny little Scottish tune as he did so. Aye, a fine morning, a fine catch! MARY MATHERS Grade IX, Douglas Hall 50 Vox Fluminis THE ONLY THING TO FEAR IS FEAR ITSELF The great shock of President Roosevelt's death has swept over us like a tornado and it has left in its wake a depressed and sorrowing nation. Did I say nation? Well, I meant world, for there is not one human being who does not realize the emptiness left in his heart by the death of this great leader. Franklin Delano Roosevelt was born on January 30, 1882 to a life of ease as far as money matters were concerned. He was born on his father's farm at Hyde Park, New York. James Roosevelt was a successful business man. The boy was educated at home until he was fourteen. Because of Franklin's interest in outdoor life as well as in the manage- ment of the farm, he was quick and active with an inquiring mind. At ten it came time for him to choose the school to prepare him for his life work. Young Roosevelt greatly desired to enter the navy, but. in accordance with the wishes of his father, he went to Groton to prepare for Harvard and eventual legal training. At college he was noted for his independence which made him stand out from his classmates, and there he laid the foundation of his exceedingly wide range of intellectual interests. Franklin went back to college for a fourth term to graduate with his class and to take graduate courses in government, history and international law. He showed his crusading spirit by a campaign for fire escanes in the dormitories. On leaving the college he entered Columbia Law School. Later, he entered the Law Firm of Carter, Ledyard and Milliburn. In 1910 Roosevelt entered upon his political career. After a series of successes and failures in the political sec- tion he resumed active partners-hip in the Law Firm Emmet, Marvin and Borswell in January, 1921. In the summer of that same year he was stricken with infantile paralysis which prevented any strenuous activity for the next few years. His tenacity and spirit helped him overcome this dread disease in his fourties though he was left a cripple. Gamely he fought the disease and after weary dis- couraging months of treatment, was able to walk with steel braces, then crutches, and finally with the aid of canes. When he became president, he appeared at public functions supported by a mili- tary aid or leaning upon the arm of a son. Never- theless, as he gradually recovered he took great interest in various movements. The famous Roose- velt smile was always ready to flash a welcome to a friend or a challenge to a foe. His own illness made him greatly interested in the cure of Polio and he established the Warm Springs Foundation to assist those who had been crippled by disease. Two of the president's mainstays during the difficult years of his illness and the stormy foresi- dential period were his wife and his late mother. He saw his wife become a national figure in her own right. 'In his first term as Governor of New York State, Roosevelt was successful in establishing the execu- tive control over the budget, in organizing the Power Commission, in estafblishing several liberal labor measures and in lightening the burden of the farmer. In 1930 he was re-elected to a second term by a strong majority and continued his fight to strength- en public control over public utilities. In 1932 he was elected by a large majority to the presidency. Ile took office in the midst of a financial crisis and at one stroke ended the Daissez-Fairev period of the United States economic history. The tremendous burdens which fell on the president's shoulders be- fore a year of his third term was up failed to shake his supreme confidence and even temfper in the face of adversity. His intimates marvelled at his ability to take on new tasks and keep his health. Roosevelt was famous for his Four Freedoms which were the foundation for everlasting world neighborliness -freedom of speech and religion and freedom from fear and want. Despite conflicts and criticisms, the president, with great personal charm and an uncanny ability to fathom the desires of the electorate, obtained vast majority at the polls. This fact not only signified the number of people who had faith in him as a strong political leader but those who also had faith in his overwhelming personality. The third term victory returned Roosevelt to the White House when he was fifty-eight years of age. He had been fifty-one when he first took the presi- dential oath. President Roosevelt was connected to 'Canada not only through his foreign policy to this country but also by his enjoyment of summers spent in our beautiful maritime provinces. He spent many hours on the lakes and ocean around our eastern provinces. We look on this man as a feeler of the things we feel and a lover off the things we love. But, we must not look back. We must look ahead to a promising future. Now, President Truman has taken over a great task and we, as well as the Americans, will Pray for him. HELEN DUTNFEE Grade XII, York Hall. MY THREE LIVES In my first life I was a rather disappointing speci- men. I was an ugly, but very virtuous spider who lived in a cold, dark cellar. I spun webbs from bottle to bottle and all over the ceiling. It was a dull life, but I was contented with my miserable existence. Every time anyone looked at me they must have screamed and ran, so fear of death was only a minor problem in my life. In the end, my inquisitive mind got the better of me and I drown- ed exploring a water pipe. In my second life, I made little progress. It, if possible, was duller than the first. I was a gold fish, but I at least had companions. I was a melancholy creature, with soft round, blinking eyes. Round and round I swam. Oh! What a pointless existence I had! Finally I got so dizzy I just dropped dead and everyone wondered why. Providence was with me in my third life and at last I achieved man. I became quite an important person and one of the few who had sense to refer back to previous existence and correct mistakes. With wealth and power, I insisted that all Goldfish have square bowls and that spiders should become household pets. I guess I wasn't very popular be- cause angry housewives ganged up on me and put an end to my sympathetic existence. MARY MacKAY, Grade X, Garry Hall Vox Fluminis BEAVERSKIN, TAILSPIN AND WHISKERS Once upon a time, many long years ago, there was a lake in northern Ontario called Paraffin Lake. And in this lake there was a beautiful bay, in which there was a magnificent beaver-house with no less than eight stories and with two entrances. An-d in this house there lived a very old family of beavers. There was Mummy and Daddy Beaver, and they had five children. There were the three eldest children -Beaverskin, Tailspin and Whiskers-and then there were the twins, Paddletail and Waterbaby. On the day our,-story opens it was a very nice warm day and nobody felt like going to school, but Mummy Beaver made them go to school. They h'ad to row in a boat to school as the twins were too small to swim all the way, and as they were rowing across the lake, Beaverskin suddenly had an idea. Let's have a picnic, he said. Whiskers stopped rowing, What'll we have to eat? he asked. 'KWell, said Beaverskin, well have green pine cones and bulrush cake, and we'll go to that island in the middle of the lake. The twins all this time had been sitting quietly in the bottom of the boat but now they jumped at the i-dea of a picnic. But we have to go to school,', they chorused. Well, we'll go after school, of coursef' said Tailspin. They now had reached the school. Dr. Moose was urging all the animals to hurry to the classrooms as school was almost beginning. Dr. Moose began teaching about the lakes around Paraffin Lake. He had said that there were fifteen in all. Suddenly Whiskers was asked, How many lakes are there around Paraffin Lake? He did not know what question he had been asked because his mind was on picnics. Three pine cones, he answered. What? stormed Dr. Moose. Three picnics, sir,', said Whiskers quickly. Whiskers, said Dr. Moose, uyou will stay in after school and write out one hundred times there there are fifteen lakes around Paraffin Lake. Poor Whiskers, he did so much count on that picnic and now he wouldn't be able to go. After school Beaverskin and Tailspin and the twins sat down to think about how they could get Whiskers out of school without Dr. Moose know- ing. To make it harder, Dr. Moose always stayed in the classroom with pupils who had to stay in after school. I've got it, said Beaverskin, suddenly. What?,' said Tailspin. How to get Whiskers out of school, said Beaverskin. How? said Tailspin. How? sang out the twins. Well, now listen, Pad- dletail, you get to the top of that tall tree and begin to scream as soon as Tailspin and 'Waterbaby and I get up on top of the roof. Paddletail climbed to the top of the tree and waited until the others had got up on the school roof, then he began to scream, and he certainly made a noise. Dr. Moose came rushing out of the classroom. Then Beaverskin lowered a rope that they had ready, down the chimney into the classroom where Whiskers was working. He saw the rope and a note on the end of it saying, 'KClimb this rope and come on the picnic with us. So no sooner said than done, he was soon on the roof with his brother and sister. Meanwhile. Paddletail up on the tree was still screaming his head off, and Dr. Moose quickly brought a ladder and brought Pa-ddletail to the Eround. Where are your brothers and sisters? he asked. I don't know, said Paddletail. Well vou'd better run aloitg and find them, said Dr. Moose. and, by the way, what were you screaming for? I couldn't get down, said Paddletail. 'KWell, why did you get up? questioned Dr. Moose. I don't know, 'said Paddletail. Well, well, said Dr. Moose, and returned to the classroom, where a great surprise awaited him. Whiskers was gone! I Meanwhile Beaverskin, Tailspin and 'Whiskers had met Paddletail an-d Waterbaby and had started gaily off for the picnic, but first they had to go home to get their food. They rushed to the kitchen to ask Mummy Beaver what they could take. Well. she said, I think you could have some bulrush cake and some nice green pine cones, Oh, goody, goody, squealed the twins. 51 So off they went to the island in the middle of the lake and had a lovely time, but just as they were rowing home who should they see but Dr. Moose in his boat, making for the Beaver house. Catching sight of the Beaver children he quickly changed course and with his long front legs the boat speeded across the water and caught up to the Beavers, who hadn't a word to say. Come with me, he snorted. When they reached home Dr. Moose trumpeted twice and out ran Daddy Beaver to see what was the matter, and Dr. Moose told him the whole story. It was a very gloomy nursery in Beaver House that evening. SUSANNE CHESTER. Grade IV, Garry Hall. THE STORM A light fog had settled down upon the dusky city. Through the mist the outline of the bridges took on a fairy-like shape, with their green girders ris- ing high into the air until they were blotted out by masses of moving mist. Tiny droplets of dew clung to the solitary street lights along the road which passed over the bridges. The quiet was deafening, no 'breath ozf wind could be felt, nor was there the customary sound of the street car clacking across the neighsbouring bridge. Time and life seemed to have stopped, for a few seconds, their mad race into eternity, leaving only the murmur of the murky river lapping against the hidden shore. Then, slowly, the ffog-filled sky assumed a yellow- ish-black tinge, as if lit from behind the blanket of fog by a powerful lamp. A low rumble came rolling along the river from the west, followed by gusts of wind whinnying as they passed under the bridge, and carrying the fog 'before them. In the distance a dog, aware of the coming storm, barked mournfully. Everything had become alert and an- xious, from the prancing waves on the river to the hustling leaves as they pirouetted down the road, and the upturned leaves on the trees, whispering together and anxiously watching the sky. Suddenly, it struckg the heavens were ripped jaggedly apart by a mysterious hand, and a lash of lightning streaked down to earth accompanied. a moment later, by a deafening clap of thunder. The rain began to pour down in great drops, polka- dotting the river as it fell. The wind rose madly and joined in the 'fantastic dance staged by the elements. Every few seconds the lightning flashed, as if it were saying Look at me, you insignificant people on earth, and see how great and powerful I am!,' The tempo of this wild dance increased until every- thing was noise and frantic whirling, the trees, bend- ing under the wind's might, raised their branches in prayer as they beseeched the storm to end, while the telegraph wires overhead sang in with their plea. Gradually the whistling air and driving rain died down and the lightning ceased to flash in the sky. The world was returning to normalcyg all that show- ed what intensity of motion had gripped the earth for a few hours were the bedraggled flowers along the river's bank and the soaking leaves which the trees had hung along their 'branches to dry. The earth smelled clean and fresh and peaceful, and the now-black sky was sprinkled with quiet, re-assuring stars twinkling down on the world with the wisdom of the ages. ANN GUTHRIIE, Grade XI, Garry Hall 52 Vox Fluminis J ANIE Once upon a time there was a young girl who lived all by herself in a small cottage surrounded by a big field with a forest at the end of it. There was a small town afbout two miles away where the young girl went once a week to buy food and other necessities. She earned five dollars a week by taking care each day of a blind and crippled old woman who lived at the edge of the forest. She was not very rich but she could afford to pay Jane, for that was the girl's name. Mrs. Woodley offered many, many times to take Jane in and protect her, but Jane said she loved her tiny cottage and wanted to live there as long as she could. One night, after Jane had gone to bed, a terrible storm broke out. Jane was frightened and worried about what was going to happen, not only to herself, but to poor old Mrs. Woodley. Little Jane did not know what to do: whether to stay in her warm bed or to go and see whether Mrs. Woodley was all right. Finally Jane decided, for she was very un- selfish, that she would go to Mrs. Woodley's house. Quickly she slipped into a warm dress, rulbbers, hat, coat, and raincape. She ran as fast as she could across the field to the old lady's house. When Jane got there she unlocked the door, for she had a key, and went up to Mrs. Woodley's room. Mrs. Woodley said she was all right but Jane could plainly see that she was overcome with fright. Jane read to her and comforted her un-til morning when she left Mrs. Woodley to go home. She ran to her cottage but to her fright and dismay it had been burnt to the ground. During Jane's afbsence at Mrs. Woodley's lightning had struck the cottage and set it on fire. Poor little Jane burst into tears as she watched her beloved little cottage smouldering into ashes, Jane turned, with tear-stained face, and walked slowly back to Mrs. Woodley's. The old lady, who was still awake, tried in vain to comfort the little girl. Finally, after some persuading, Jane was adopted by Mrs. Woodley. When Jane was in her late 'teens the poor old lady died and Jane was left with Mrs. Woodleyis son whom she later married. Some months after Jane had been married a letter came to her saying that a very wealthy uncle of hers had died lately 'but he had learned of the misfortune to her little cottage. He had not been able to reach her as he had fallen quite ill. During the previous month he had died and left her a sum of eight thousand dollars. Jane was sorry about her uncle's death, but was overjoyed at receiving the sum of money. She and her husband bought a farm and settled down to live. Jane called her first child Mary after poor old Mrs. Woodley who had adopted her. She and her children and husband lived happily until their death. BARBARA DRYBROUGH, Grade VI, Nelson Hall FREEDOM OF RIGHTS Never had so many hated so few for so little reason, However, it was a dire hatred, and the reason-too much homework! And so it was that in the year of Our Lord, Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Five, Riverbend Castle was attacked by a tremendous mob of emaciat- ed scarecrows, their faces haggard from lack of sleep, and wrinkled with lines of worry. No longer could they bear the slights and impositions of the teachers who had told them they might do home- work instead of eating. They had armed themselves with anything handy -some had World Progress, others had yardsticks, and still others had clulblbed their notebooks, but all were determined to do or die. They rallied around a group of stalwart youths, who, armed with yardsticks, were trying to gain a foothold on the steps. But time and time again they were forced back by a deluge of books, which poured from a window above. The howling of the mo'b was terrible to hear, and the clash of geometry sets, hitting and smashing like grenades was deadening. Above the din a cry was raised continually, Get the exam papers. But one figure stood alone undisturbed by this tumult of passion. It was the figure of a girl, calm- ly manicuring her nails. Only when she heard the mighty roar did she look up. Then she too, brandish- ing a bottle of purple Cutex above her head, joined the fray. They stormed up the steps of the castle, tearing down signs and breaking in doors. Finally they arrived at a door guarded by a single teacher who eyed them sternly for a moment, then dismayed, hurried into the room. The foremost refbels, rushing in after her, saw her clamber to the bookcase. After repeated attempts to pull her down, they contented themselves with stamping on some notebooks. 'I'hen in came a small, stunted individual, who, taking stock of the situation calmly drew a set square from her geometry set, and taking careful aim, she felled her former taskmaster amidst the cheers of her com- rades. Then on they rushed. A new cry could be heard now. Destroy the office-the torture cham- ber! Down went the guard at the door, struck by a flying geography text. Soon they were trampling report cards and examination papers. When all olbjectives had been obtained, the howl- ing rebels trooped triumphantly out, and each marched to her respective home. That night there was great rejoicing around a tremendous fire of textibooks, notes, files, and other instruments of torture, and the the carefree ex-pupils danced and capered around it, glorying in their now found freedom. AUDREY EAST, Grade X, Nelson Hall Vox Fluminis 53 THE DUMBARTON OAKS PLAN FOR A WORLD ORGANIZATION In Septemlber 1944, in a country estate near Wash- ington, D.C., statesmen of the four United Nations met to discuss a plan for world peace. The details of the outline made at Dumlbarton Oaks were de- bated at San Francisco by delegates of the forty- seven countries which make up the United Nations. The ,plan provides for a Security Council, a General Assemlbly, an International Court of Justice, and an Economic and Social Council. The most powerful part oef the organization will be the Security Council. Britain, the United States, Russia, China, and eventually, France, will have one permanent member each on this Council. The num- ber of members, representing the less powerful nations on the Council, has now been raised from six to nine. These memlbers will not be permanent but will be elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. The Council will have the power to send out a force to oppose an aggressive army. A memlber of the Council will have the right to veto any decision made concerning a dispute, except when he is a party in that dispute. The Assembly of the United Nations will be com- posed of representatives from every nation. Each memlber of the Assemlbly wil have one vote to de- cide questions brought up at the yearly meetings. The International Court of Justice will advise the Security 'Council on the legal angle of disputes be- tween countries. .A permanent staff will be appointed to handle ad- ministrative affairs, and to carry out the decisions of the Council and Assembly. The Economic and Social Council will be set up to settle the problems of labor, tariff, education and social welfare. It will have eighteen members chosen by the General Assembly for three-year terms. Besides this Council, smaller councils will be organized for more specific duties. Some of the proposed councils are: The International Labor Organization for the punpose of raising the labor standards of the world, International Monetary Fund to stafbilize the relationship between monetary systems of the world, and an International Bank, set up at Bretton Woods, to provide funds for post- war reconstruction. To raise the food and nutrition standards of the world, a United Nations Food and Agriculture Council was organized at Hot Springs in 1943. If the United Nations continue to support the idea of international organization to end war, the Security Council will be able to stop any aggressor through the military staff committee and international arm- ed forces. The military staff committee will be composed of chiefs oif staff of Britain, the United States, Russia, China and France. If a nation claims the right to acquire territory, the Security Council may do three things. First, it may suggest the claim be lbrought before the Court, then, if it is not settled in this way, the Council may place an em- bargo on all goods intended for the warring country, and, as a final resort, may order the military staff to resist the aggressor by force. By the use of this method, it is hoped that war will be effectively stopped. These proposals, of course, do not satisfy every coun-try. Already France, Mexico, Belgium and Hol- land have issued criticisms, and have suggested amendments to certain clauses. However, at the San Francisco Conference, the United Nations took steps to form a world organization for peace, that must not fail. KATHLEEN FINLAY, Grade XI, York Hall VIOLET 'The snowflakes all huddled together in the shelter of three big fluffy clouds. The snowflake queen spoke gently to them in her quiet manner, My children, do not 'be afraid, for when you get to the earth Mother Nature will welcome you gladly. She will be glad to have a warm 'blanket to keep all her children warm and snug. But',, said Snowflake Violet, This is spring and all the snow flakes that made the big drifts of snow have melted. Surely we too will melt at once. Then we will disappear into the ground and we will not sparkle in the sun as others have done. People will not admire us, and then think how pretty we look. Instead we shall only .be slush on dirty streets . Do not be too sad my little one , said the kind Queen. Perhaps you will nbe a real violet some day. Who knows, you may help some poor little plant to live. . Oh, I do hope so , cried the little snow-flake eagerly. Just then one of the cloud guards called out that the big cloud doors would soon open, to let the little snowflakes out on their journey. Well good-bye my little snowflakes. Take good care of yourselves, and help Mother Nature as much as you can. She will be very good to you all, and will meet you as soon as you get there. These were the snowflake queen's last words, for the doors opened and out tumbled the snowflakes holding fast to one another. Little Violet held fast to her older sister's hand. In less than five minutes the snowflakes were all safe in kind Mother Nature's arms. 'Oh, I am so glad to see you all , cried Mother Nature. The cold north wind was here today, and almost froze every- thingf' 'Still Violet hung on to her sister's arm. She was not quite so frightened as when she left, but on earth things were so different. For three days the snowflake lav bright, and shining on the ground. Then, on the fourth day it began to melt. Still Violet held on to snowflake Rose's Cher sisterj hand. Then together they went into the deep earth. It was two months since the queen had bid good- bye to her little snowflakes. Yes, this was the first day of June. As the queen looked down she could see many little spring flowers peeking up. She was just sure that one of these was the little snowflake Violet, and she was right! Violet was a real Violet blooming in a pretty green field, with other little violets and buttercups. BARBARA YOUNG, Grade V, York Hall 54 Vox Fluminis ALARM CLOCK BLUES Yesterday I decided to dissect my alarm clock. that disagreeable instrument of human invention that takes particular joy in rudely awakening me from peaceful slumber in the calm stillness of early morn. Firstly I gathered my tools about me in an almost professional manner. They looked so competent and proud that I placed my utmost confidence in their ability to perform the delicate operation ahead. However, you cannot possibly know, unless you have undertaken this experiment yourself, how simple an alarm clock looks from the outside, and how complicated it appears once its facial mask is removed. I stared aghast at the shining pattern of tiny screws and wheels which constituted the time- piece and then, as my astonishment slowly decreas- ed, I began to remove each piece in turn. After the parts had been systematically extracted and placed carefully in a row by my side, I looked at the empty shell with satisfaction. An alarm clock was not such an impressive thing after all. Surely if it came apart so easily it could ibe built uip again in quite as simple a performance. ?So I joyffully started to place its various con- stituents together in what I thought to be their correct order and position, but alas! I was over- optimistic. When I had it assembled, or so I thought, I found I had seven gleaming objects which refused to find themselves a home. Indeed, my anxiety to find out what makes an alarm clock tick has left me in a very serious predicament, for though I dissected it yesterday, I am still puzzling over how to put it together today. MARIANINE SAUNIDERVS, Grade XI, Garry Hall I SHALL NOT PASS AGAIN THIS WAY An examination paper is a page of printed matter written almost entirely in Greek. At first it looks the same from every angle, but after some little experience Cand much hesitationl the student learns to place at the top in block letters a large title which may be found beforehand on any bulletin board. The paper may, of course, be read upside down but translation is apt to be difficult. The real task then begins. If you are lucky a familiar word may occur in the very first sentence. If, however, you do not see a word you know before the end of the paper, you might just as well stage a coughing fit and go out-this examination is not for you. By slow degrees we may decirpher the contents of the paper. These are known as questions and are tagged by Arabic or Roman numerals, or Con English papersj letters of the alphabet. The purpose of these tags has never yet been discovered, and most stu- dents disregard them entirely. There is great scope for originality in the arrangement of tags, typical patterns being 2x, 13'b, 7m, and so on ad infinitum. At this point the student should be warned that the examiner often attempts to camouflage questions by means of quotations or little pleasantries, such as: Why would you like to spend the summer in Tim- buctoo? and Would you be frightened if an ancient Briton dropped in to tea? However these questions fall into four main categories. First, there is the discuss question, which follows the ancient Britons pleasantry, by saying: Discuss the qualities of an- cient Britons in not more than two lines . This may be followed by an illustrate question which re- quests, Illustrate on the accompanying map with your crayons, the moods and grievances of a Roman rampant . The least common question, however, is the who question, which comes straight out in the open and says what it means, Who was Abdul the Bulbul Ameer ? To which you can write at once, I don't know, and so waste no further time. The fourth category appears on every examination paper and is known as the what-a-dirty-trick-she- knew-I-didn't-study-thati' question. It should be dealt with accordingly. Never, on any account, at- tempt to answer straightforwardly. Here may be noted a few type answers, which will do for any question. You may answer, What happened in June, BJC. 864? by, The question is unreasonable and irrelevant and cannot be answered accurately as no firsrt-hand 'information is available. This cannot possibly be marked wrong. Any answer, of course, can be made correct by prefacing the words, I think , It has been said , or, My opin- ion is , as these statements cannot be disproved. In closing I should like to say that I hope these pointers have been of some assistance to you. Refer to them when you feel the need arising. MARILYN SMITH, Grade XI, Garry Hall THE LITTLE LOST FAIRY Once upon a time there was a little fairy family who lived on a cloud. One day the fairy Mother asked the fairy children if they would like to go for a picnic. O-h, yes! cried the children. So the mother packed the lunch. She packed an acorn shell of nice fresh honey, and many other nice things, and they started on their way. They flew on and on until they came to a little park and there they had their picnic. Soon it began to rain. The little fairies crept under a mushroom and went to sleep. The sun came out and the two big sisters woke up and flew away leaving their little sister .behind fast asleep. Soon she woke up, and seeing that her sisters were gone, she tried to get home herself. Alas, she was lost! She asked a squirrel if he knew where her home was, but his cheeks were so full of nuts that he did not answer. She asked a violet, but she was so shy that she just hung her head. She ask- ed a bee but all he said was I'm too buz-z-z-y buz-z-z4y . Finally she sat down and cried. Just then a robin flew down and told her to hop on its back and it would take her home. So she did. The family was so glad to get her back they invited the robin to come every year as he flew from the south. NO'RA ANN RICHARDS, Grade III, Douglas Hall Vox Fluminis 55 SUPERSTITIONS Superstition has long been a sulbject of much in- terest to me. People throughout the world persist in believing in age-old fables and customs while at the same time, they scoff at the mere suggestion of any truth being present in superstitions. Originally, superstition arose from sheer lack of knowledge of the surrounding elements. Primitive man knew very little albout the working of natural forces, and as a result, his world was full of myster- ies, uncertainties and problems, fully fbeyond his scope of intelligence. He was forced to take life as it came, and resign himself to complete helplessness, or else to find a clue to the solution of every new mystery confronting him. Thus he came to believe that each event was tforeshadowed by a certain sign and that all misfortune could be averted by definite remedies. He believed that all that was required of him was to recognize each different sign and ascer- tain the proper means to avoid each difficulty. Today, the general statement is made that the belief in superstition is fast declining. But, although this maybe thought true, one should stop and pon- der . . . Is it really so, or are several older beliefs merely 'becoming outdated, while newly invented ones take their places? The latter seems to be a more plausible conception. An example of a superstition now being lost in antiquity is the idea that if a person spills some salt, the method of ridding himself of an unfortunate result, is to throw some of it over his left shoulder. Many superstitions like these are now .being tossed aside, but there are still dozen of others ready to take their place. For instance, I have not yet met a person who has failed to believe that breaking a mirror will bring bad luck. This superstition is not at all ancient, for glass mirrors are of comparatively recent introduction. However, today, superstitions have taken a much less harmful path than in ancient days. In those times, they were not regarded as off-handedly as now. A cause of much suffering was the belief in witches. It is not so terribly long ago, that a woman could be burned at the stake lbecause people had condemned her as a wicked witch . The life of a harmless person could easily have been thrown away just because public superstition pointed to the fact that she was a witch. Today, we at least do not put such serious faith in peculiarities. Modern super- stition is chiefly harmless eccentricity. Ancient superstitions have found still another place to wedge themselves into human society. That is, they are now adapted as children's games. The gesture of handshaking, now a matter of etiquette, can be traced back to magic rites. It was once considered a thing done to prevent evil omens and a performance held to lbe magically good . Today it is merely a formality of introduction, or a means of expressing friendly feelings. We are taught from childhood to use the right hand for this purpose. It is perhaps interesting to note that the right hand long ago was held to be the lucky hand, and therefore was the proper hand to offer. Many of us today, believe strongly in tea-cup reading and in palmistry. Some, it is true, toss it off with a shrug, but there are others who see truth in such rituals. Football teams and baseball teams usually have mascots, such as a puppy. They lbelieve in its bring- ing them good luck and are anxious if it is absent. I, for one, do not profess to be immune from the horror of breaking a mirror. I am loathe to gaze on the glittering fragments, and for days wander around with my fingers crossed. Truly, it is amazing when you look around and think of all the things to which superstitions are hinged. Everyone may not believe in any single one, but you can be pretty sure that most of us have our own superstitions. Almost every day one learns of a different belief. To me it is extremely interesting to hear and muse over each new superstition. SHIRLEY BARTON, Grade XII, Nelson Hall THE RED CROSS He's a Canadian citizen like you or me, But in World War I he'd been shot through the knee. He knew how the Red Cross had aided him then, So into his pocket he reached, once again. He offered his gift when they called at his door, It wasn't a lot, and he wished it were moreq But a great sacrifice was behind that sum: He needed a suit-but the Red Cross won. He felt glowing warmth as the canvasser smiled, He'd felt that warmth often since he was a child, But this time a strange picture loomed up in his mind, Yet 'tis doubtful he knew how he'd helped mankind. Warm Red Cross wool came from part of that gift, It was knit, and then sent to a cruiser adrift: Then came a fierce battle, midst islands of snow, But our men were warm-they defeated the foe. Fierce battles were raging on land miles away, Our troops were victorious, but about wounded lay: Blood plasma was given, nurses rolled out gauze, This pale man breathed Thanks pal, for helping our causen. That money went further-brought bars and canned ham, And soapg which were packed up and sent to a man, A prisoner in Germany, who smiled and said. Thank God for Red Crossg but for it, we'd be deadu. And still there was money that wasn't all gone. A thin little Greek girl, with face pained and wan, Homeless and hungry, received Red Cross care, Which her smile revealed, was an answer to prayer. All this is what one man's donation did do, All this is what each of you could do too. Ask yourself now Have I done my best? Your money is needed-Red Cross does the rest. MARION BELL, Grade XI, Garry Hall. 56 Vox Fluminis AN ADVENTURE IN NATURE All is silent except for the melodious song of nature. Civilization is exiled from this haven and God is visible in the whispering trees. I ramble over jagged rocks to see His fascinating world from the highest peak. I perceive a chain of lakes linked before my eyes. Irregular bays and inlets complete the beauty and the mystery of this serenity. A feel- ing of calmness mixed with a tint of curiosity, free- domg the piercing clean scent of pine, the glory of the lbeauty encamip me. Lure of the unknown arous- es my senses to adventure. As I climb over the cold craigs I encounter a steep precipiceg below there is the debris washed from the rocks. Spring is only half dressed in her preparation for her summer glory. Once in a while I see a frightened young stag spring through .the crackling bramlbles to escape the harm of man. Disturbed by an unknown noise a maternal groundhog scampers to her shelter between slabs of fallen rock. As I near her home she saucily peeps her tiny rust face to me and with her round black eyes enquires why I am here. I, this strange creature, surely do not live in this wild forgotten land. Only wild creatures who live by the laws of nature roam here. I am an in- truder. I wish I could tell them that 'I was like Robin Hood, a friend to all creatures of the green forest. If I could tell them lthat I was not their notorious hunter or butcher, but their friend, who is more lonely than they. I arise to continue my adventure with a sure and experienced foot. My eyes :travel over the uneven rolling rocks. I head towards the opposite side of this rock. I turn my eyes downward to a valley of nondescript beauty. Its power of greatness and noble strength enables it to overcome all humanity. It is still beautiful as a marsh now, but in the midst of summer it will be radiant. I have wandered over these rocks and valleys all day. I have lingered longer in some places that I might retain their beauty in my memory. The sun is gently falling in :the west, spreading a magnificent ribbon of soft purple and rose. Tumbling and play- ing together, it gradually becomes a royal purple and a misty rose. Silently it glides into another world, very different from ours. Night is creeping over her eanth. The white clouds are no longer visible in a bright .blue heaven. As night deepens, the glisten- ing stars retake their well-known courses. The sturdy pine trees engrave an awful silhouette against the night. I return to my little log cabin by the lake side. I prepare my dinner and soon I savagely devour my hot meal with ecstacy. The stone fireplace crackles as the vicious fiame terociously licks the dry wood. I meditaite awhile, then I scribble a few lines of un- just description of the beauty of this day. Tomor- row, when night will have been converted into day, I shall no longer 'be alble to enjoy the beauties of nature, but in their place, I shall face the grim realities of life. MARIE MCCRIMMON, Grade XII, Douglas Hall For Th HOMEWORK What is it keeps me up at night? What is it makes my eyes less bright? What is it makes me want to fight? Homework. What is it when the day is done And all my scales and trills live run. What is it then that stops my fun? Homework. What is it makes me sit and sigh? What is it sometimes makes me cry? They'll lic sorry when I die of Homework. HELEN EMERSON, Grade VIII, Nelson Hall SONNET OF A CRUSADER Life slowly ebbs from my thirsting soul As I lie on still, scorching desert sands. I'll die ere I reach the holy goal which live passerl through many lands. I fear and hate that coming dark steep trail Of death, up which I must go ere the night Has sped, heralding the rays that hail The copper sun. Now I recall the sight Of thee, lovely, golden, lady of mine, Strengthening, ever inspiring. Thou art ere waiting. No longer death holds a sting: Thou beclron'st me on and in short time I'll be there. The way is not far My love. Dauntless I come, for angels sing. SHIRLEY POPHAM, Grade XI, Garry Hall. Riverbenders are just common girls, Some have braids, and some have curls, The nicest that you'll ever find Because they're always very kind. AMY CAMPBELL, Grade VI, Douglas Hall. GYPSY LULLABY The smoke of the campfire is wafting, Into the star-lit sky, For my dark-eyed baby I'm crooning A soft lilting lullaby. The tall blue pines are whispering And water is drifting by. Oh, do not listen, my baby, To the clash of the tambourine, As the dancer twirls to its rhythm And the bright sparks leap and gleam, But hark to the sound of the water Dark swirls that murmur and dream. Forget the gay songs of the gypsies That laugh with a dashing thrill, Look where the pale moon is shimmering On the sleeping world and still, Hear the hoot of a night owl roving That echoes from over the hill. ELLEN KINNEARD, Gra-de XI, York Hall. Vox Fluminis 57 .E DIES ROMAE Marcus et Cornelia pecuniam multam septem dies servaverant ut suos sobrinos in urbe visitare pos- sent. Cum tempus discessus venissent suus pater et sua mater equos et carrum paraverunt et cenam eis fecerunt ut in via cenarent. Marcus togam novam portabat sed Cornelia vestem antiquam portabat quod pecuniam omnem errogaverat ut dona suis sobrinis emeret. Tandem omnia parata erant et pater et mater liberorum, flentes, eis dixerunt Valete . ' Cum liberi in urbe pervenissent avunculus et avuncula obviam eis laete venerunt, et eos ad vil- lam magnam adduxerunt ubi sui sobrini Publius et Secunda exspectabant. Prima nocte omnes ad ludos in 'Circo iverunt, ubi Publius suum equum electum ad terram ab celeriorilbus equis iactari vidit. Nihil ei persuadere potuit ut dolorem celaret. Tamen in cursu postero quingentos dollares consecutus est et iterum laetus erat. Tandem quattuor liberi, defessi sed laeti, ad desideratos lectos, multa nocte, Ieverterunt. MARIANNE SAUNDERS, JANE BULL. UNA NOCHE ENCANTADA Cuando el grupo de amigos entraron en el restauran, las luces estaban ofuscadas, la musica estaba suave y un camarero de escasa estatura los conducio a una mesa cerca del patio. Pancho, un hombre muy alto y rubio, mando al camarero unas tortillas para su querida Teresa. Ricardito mando tambien para su Maruja y para si unas torriias. Para beber los cuatro amigos quisieron tomar y Coca-Cola . Esperand-o la vuelta del camarero, Pancho dijo a Teresa. - Quiere usted bailar? La musica esta muy buena. Los dos bailaron felizmente por la turba y salieron en el terrado obscuro, debajo de los arboles. Pancho venio muy cerca de ella y le cuchicheo en la oreja. - iYo te amo mucho, mucho, muchisimo! Quiere usted casarme? Teresa le cuchicheo a el. -i Ye te amo mucho, mucho tambien y para toda mi vida! Y le Adio a el un beso en los labios. Despues de un poco tiempo los dos volvieron y Teresa les mostro felizmente una sortija a sus amigos. Cada uno levantaron sus vasos de ron y Coca- Cola y les dieron a ellos much felicidad. ELLEN KINNEARD, JOCELYN WILLIAMS, York Hall. MON CHAT Mon chat est noir et blanc. Il aime le lait. Ses pattes sont douces. Il joue avec un morceau de papier attache a une ficelle. Le chien Cookie est l'ami du chat. L'autre jour il etait malade. Mais il va bien maintenant. ANNIE LOU ORMISTON, Grade V, York Hall. SKIZZE EINER VERLORENEN DEUTSCHEN STUNDE IM NAHZIIVINIER Mrs. Jones: Wo ist Isobel? Shirley: Isobel kann wieder ihr Buch nicht finden. Mrs. Jones: Roberta. Sehen Sie, wo sie ist. aber storen Sie Miss Carter nicht. Nach fiinf Minuten kommen beide zuriick. Mrs. Jones: Nun werden wir die Hausarbeit korri- gieren. Isobel: Ach, Mrs. Jones. ich war gestern nicht hier, und niemand hat mir gesagt. was wir tun sollen. Mrs. Jones: Nun gut. dann schreiben Sie alles an die Tafel. Shirley: Es ist wieder keine Kreide hier. Mrs. Jones: Haben wir sie nicht in her Nahmaschine versteckt? Roberta: Ja, aber sie ist schon wieder verschfunden ich hole welche. fgeht hinausl Mrs. Jones: Isobel, was heisst auf Deutsch: I am hungry and thirsty. Shirley ffur Isobel antwortendi: Ich bin hungrig und durstig. Isobel: Ich . . . danke. Roberta kommt mit der Kreide zuriick. Jemand klopft an die Tiir. Es ist Mrs. Sadler. Mrs. Sadler: Entschuldigen Sie, Mrs. Jones. sind einige meiner Schiilerinnen zum Seilspringen hier? Mrs. Jones: Nein. nein. nein! Mrs. Sadler geht lcopfschiittelnd weg. Da ist wieder ein lauter Krach an der Tiir. Es ist die Putzfrau, die mit Eimer und Tuch einen grossen Larm macht. Mrs. Jones fauf die Uhr sehendl 1 Nun ist es gerade noch Zeit. fiir unser Gedicht, Sagen wir es zusammen! men! Du bist wie eine Blume. So hold und schon und rein. Ich schau dich an. und Wehmut Schleicht mir ins Herz hinein. Mir ist, als ob ich die Hande Aufs Haupt dir legen sollt. Betend. dass Gott dich erhalte. So rein und schon und hold. ROBERTA BRINGHURST. ISOBEL SLATER. SHIRLEY SWAIL. MES ANIMAUX FAVORIS J'ai quatre animaux, un chien, une chatte, un serin, et un poney. Le poney est mon animal favori. Il a le poil noir et une criniere belle et soyeuse. Il a de grands yeux bruns et il est tres intelligent. Il me regarde toujours et il me demande un morceau de sucre qu'il aime. Je monte sur mon poney tous les jours3 il va au galop et au petit trot. J'aime mon chien aussi et nous jouons dans le jardin. I'l fait beaucoup de tours. La chatte et le chien sont de bons amis mais je ne peux pas dire la meme chose de ma chatte et de mon serin, Le eerin chante si doucement surtout quand nous ecoutons la radio. CECILY ANN GUNN. Grade VI, Garry Hall. 58 Vox Fluminis LA SOURIS Je suis souris. Je m'appelle Pierre. Je suis gris avec la queue longue. J'ai des moustaches longues aussi. J'ai cinq soeurs et trois freres. Je demeure dans la maison du fermier Brown. Monsieur Brown a un chat. Je niaime pas le chat parce qu'il a attrape un de mes freres. Un autre frere est attrape dans une souriciere. Je n'aime pas Monsieur Brown. Il est tres mechant pour les souris. Un jour mon pere a attrape sa queue dans la souriciere. Maintenant il a la queue courte. Quelquefois Monsieur Brown met du fromage dans la souriciere. J'aime le fromage mais je ne l'aime pas quand il est dans la souriciere. DIANA TURNER, Grade VII, York Hall. LE VILLAGE Hier je suis allee au village avec ma mere, et ma petite soeur. Nous sommes parties at dix heures. Nous avons pris un tramway, et a dix heures et demie nous sommes arrivees au village. Il y avait beaucoup de monde au village. Les magasins etaient tres gais. Nous sommes allees a la boucherie. Ici nous avons achete de l'agneau et du veau. J'aime la viande beaucoup. Ensuite nous sommes allees a la boulangerie. Ici ma mere a achete du pain. A midi nous sommes allees manger a un petit cafe. J'ai commande du cfe et du gateau. Ma petite soeur a pris du lait et du pain, et du beurre. Ma mere a commande du cafe et du gateau. Ensuite, nous sommes allees au cinema. Nous avons vu un nouveau film. J'ai ris beaucoup. A cinq heures maman a pris un taxi, et nous sommes rentrees a la maison. Nous etions tres contentes de notre journee. MARGARET JAN, Grade VIII, York Hall. CE QUE J 'AIMERAIS ETRE J'aimerais etre garde-malade parce que les garde- malades sont maintenant les plus en demande de toutes les autres professions. On a besoin d'elles pour soulager les malades et les blesses dans notre pays et dans les pays etrangers Apres la guerre il y aura un grand besoin des 'garde-malades pour travailler a la rehabilitation en Europe. Elles sont recherchees aussi ici au Canada et aux Etats-Unis. Les docteurs ont besoin de garde-malades pour assister au bien-etre des gens. Etre une garde- malade c'est d'etre dans un profession honoree et je pense que tout le monde qui est adapte a ce travail devrait s'y entrainer maintenantl JANE VERNON, Grade IX, Nelson Hall. Miss Baker Cmisquoting Churchilljr I looked again at the big, broad feet beneath me. UN JOUR A LA CAMPAGNE Robert etait tres content la journee qu'il est alle visiter son grand-pere et sa grand'mere a la cam- pagne. Le ciel etait bleu et clair et le soleil brillait. Robert aime la campagine alors il etait excite quand le temps est venu de partir. Il a achete un billet d'aller et retour au guichet et il s'est embarque pour attendre 'le -depart du train. Le train a quitte la gare pour la petite ville de Perpignon a sept heures du matin et il est arrive a huit heures et demie. Le grande-pere et la grand'-mere de Robert l'ont rencontre a la gare et ils sont alles tout de suite it la petite maison 'blanche sur la colline. Robert n'avait pas sommeil apres son voyage et alors il a commence a regarder autour de la ferme. Le jardin de legumes etait tres grand et il y avait deja beaucoup de legumes. Robert a commence a avoir faim mais il a trouve le tout tres interessant et il aimait pas partir meme pour le deieuner. Apres un bon repas il est alle voir les chevaux. Robert s'est promene a cheval beaucoup et son grand-pere l'a laisse se promener sur un cheval qui s'appelait E'coile . Alors son grand-pere lui a montre les poules et les poussins et Robert a nourri les poules de morceaux de pain. Il est alle voir la riviereg il s'est promene a trevers les arbres le long du rivage. Elle etait tres belle et il n'v avait pas de vagues. A six heures Robert a manga son souper et a sept heures il est parti pour la gare. Il a regrette de quitter la campagne mais avec une promesse de revenir, le train est parti pour Paris. A neuf heures moins un Quart il est arrive a la gare de Paris. Quand il est arrive at sa maison Robert a dit Ea sa mere comme il s'etait amuse pen- dant la journee ou'il avnit passee avec son grand- pere et sa grand'-mere dans la campagne. JUNE BAKER, Grade VIII. Nelson Hall. CE QUE J 'AIMERAIS ETRE Si je pouvais etre ce qulil me plait, je voudrais etre un ruisseau. Ma source serait au milieu rle grandes montagnes ou il y a de beaux lacs. Je courrais en une cascade a l'interieur d'une tenebreuse foret. Des peupliers et des chenes pendraient sur mes eaux etincelantes ou le soleil brillerait parmi les branches noires. Dans les coins des rochers beaucoup -de poissons delicieux nager- aient. Sur les rives on trouverait souvent quelques pecheurs qui tacheraient de les attraper. Apres avoir traverse la foret je viendrais at un village. Ici ie deviendrais deux plus petits ruisseaux. Dans l'un, de petits bateaux vogueraient au zephyr et beaucoup de petits garcons se promeneraient dans l'eau qui viendrait juscau'aux genoux. Apres un voyage d'environ vingt kilometres cette partie de moi se perdrait dans un marais. L'autre branche s'en irait du cate oppose. Elle irait sous un Dont ou il v a deux personnes qui sont amoureuses. Quelle belle vue! Un peu plus loin je m'approchereis diune ferme ou se trouveraient de canards et d'oies. Aussi il y en a une douzaine qui nageraient sur les petits flots. Au bout d'un tour- nant il y'aurait une plage ou bien des gens passent le temps a lire et a se coucher sur le sable d'or. Des gamins joueraient avec leurs pelles et leur seaux. Apres plus d'aventures que je ne puis vous raconter, je finirais par entrer dans la mer. SHIRLEY DAWSON, Grade X, Garry Hall. Vox Fluminis 59 UN ACCIDENT L'ete passe mes parents ont decide d'aller en Angleterre. J'etais tres heureuse et j'ai commence a faire mes projets pour le voyage tout de suite. J 'ai persuade mes parents de permettre a mon amie de venir avec nous. En juillet nous nous sommes embarques a Mont- real. Mon amie et moi sommes restees debout a la barre a regarder le coucher du soleil. C'etait la premiere fois que nous voyagions sur un grand bateau et nous etions toutes fieres. Pres de nous, il y avait une dame agee habillee de bleu pale et un homme portant un chapeau haut de forme. Mon amie portait un parapluie et quand nous sommes parties, le parapluie a emporte le porte-monnaie de la dame agee. Nous n'avons pas vu le porte-monnaie jusqu'a ce que nous soyons arrivees a notre cabine. Cet acci- dent est arrive le premier jour. Si nous l'avions rendu elle aurait pense que nous l'avions vole. Donc nous avons decide de le cacher dans la cabine de la dame agee, quand elle sortirait. J'ai surveille dans le corridor pendant que mon amie est allee dans la cabine et elle a mis le porte-monnaie dans sa valise. Le jour suivant ,la -dame agee a couru au capitaine et lui a dit Regardez, j'ai trouve mon porte-monnaie dans ma valisef' Mon amie et moi l'ont regardee heureuse. Nous avons espere que le reste du voyage passerait plus tranquillement. EILEEN ELLIOTT, Grade XI, Nelson. LA FIN D'ENCORE UNE ANNEE D'ECOLE Encore une fois les jours ont passe tres vite, et nous sommes a la fin d'encore une annee d'ecole. Malheureusement c'est la derniere annee de ma vie que je passerai a l'ec'ole. Je suis allee at quatre ecoles differentes pendant ma vie mais je niai jamais joui de deux annees at une ecole plus que les deux annees a l'ecole Riverbend. A cette ecole j'ai trouve beaucoup de mes rneil- leures amies et des amies que j'espere avoir jusqu'a la fin de ma vie. J'ai appris et j'ai compris exacternent ce que les mots cooperation et esprit de corps vraiment veulent dire. Quand je quitterai l'ecole j'emporterai beaucoup de memoires heureuses avec moi, des memoires que je cherirai toujours. Je raffole des professeurs et surtout de Mademoi- selle Carter. Elle a ete comme une mere pour moi et je suis sure que toutes les autres jeunes filles sont de mon avis. Tout ce que je peux dire avant de partir c'est que j'espere que toutes les autres jeunes filles qui iront a Riverbend paurront pendre autant de plaisir a etudier in cette ecole et auront des memoires aussi heureuses que j'en ai eu. BEVERLY FROST, Grade XII, Garry Hall. RIDING 1944-45 Although riding has been a minor sport in school activities this year, it has been thoroughly enjoyed by those who participated. The riders mounted at Cambridge stables Wednesday and Saturday after- noons. At first the class was accompanied by a groom, but in the latter part of the season, when hearts had grown braver, the class ventured out alone. Trains and strange horses were encountered, adding to the thrills of the ride-and the dismay of the girls. However the riders have agreed that it was well worth the cold walks in winter and the puddle jumping in spring, to mount their steeds and be off! .... And I do mean off! MARION ANDERSON, Grade X, Nelson Hall. Linda: I shot my dog. Donna: Was he mad? Linda: Well, it d'idn't seem to exactly please him. Pk Pk if Mr. Bancroft: You have ruined my life by a mis- print in my article. Marianne: I'm very sorry, Mr. Bancroft, what did I get wrong? Mr. B.: A proverb I used. You printed a word to the wife is sufficient. 2? if vk Marguerite: My cat knows as much as I do. Caroline: Don't tell anyone, and you may be able to sell him after all. Compliments of . . Carnegie Finance 81 Investment COMPANY LIMITED Established 1922 Auto and General Financing AILL CLASSES OF INSURANCE 501 Paris Bldg. Winnipeg Phones 95 289-95 280 Vox Fluminis Compliments of . . National Grain Co. Ltd. O WINNIPEG MANITOBA Staff Miss G. E. MARTIN - Miss M. E. BROWN - EVELYN DUNEEE - CHouse Prefectl MARION ADERSON fSecretaryJ ISOBEL SLATER - - CSports Captainj JOAN CLEGG - - - CTreasurerJ STEPHEN CONWAY - JOAN BATHGATE - - AUDREY STUBBS - - MARGARET MCMURRAY .IUDITH SPENCE - - DIANA CARRUTHERS - DARHNE BURNs - PATSY SIGURDSON BARBARA LENNOX - DoRoTHY JACKSON - BARBARA DRYBOROUGH DARHNE WHITE - - IWARIE MCRAE - - JOY KNox - - HELEN EMERSON - CAROLYN DowLER - JUNE BAKER - - JANE VERNON - - MARY McINTosH - BARBARA CHAMP - - GWENYTH ALSIP - - VIRGINIA MCMILLAN AUDREY EAST - - - MARY ELIZABETH JUDD EILEEN ELLIOTT - - JANE BULL CHead Girll - SHIRLEY BARTON - - PHYLLIS BEATTY - - Nation alla!! 9 Muskoka Apts. ,...,.,. . 606 Academy Road ,,........ Ste. 9, Brentwood Lodge .....,. Killarney, Man, ,,,,,,,,I,,,,,,,.,,,,,A,,,,,,,, , 253 Overdale Street, Winnipeg .... Treherne, Man. ...,,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,.,,,,4 . 6 Baldwin Apts., Winnipeg ....,. 69 Middlegate, Winnipeg ,...,,,,,,,,,. 3 Elgin Court, Winnipeg ....,..s,,,,,,,,L,,, 463 Kingston Cres., Winnipeg ,,,,,,,,,,.,,, 1B Wellington Apts., Winnipeg ...... 267 Maryland Street, Winnipeg ,,,,.,,,,,,,,, 82 Brock Street, Winnipeg .......... 93 Kingsway, Winnipeg ..,.,., De La Giclais Road, St. Vital .,,,..,,,,,.,,, 107 Leopold Cres., Regina, Sask. 220 Grenfell Blvd., Winnipeg ,,,,,,,,, 202 Handsart Blvd., Winnipeg .,,,,.,,,,,,, 72 Brock Street, Winnipeg ...........,.,,,,,, 143 Garfield Street, Winnipeg ,, I,,, 1233 Wellington Cres., Winnipeg .. ..... .. 127 Hanidsart Blvd., Winnipeg ,..... .... 242 Semple Avenue, Winnipeg ,,,,,,,, ,,,. 83 Elm Street, Winnipeg ,.....,,,,,,,,.,. Lac du Bonnet, Man. 53 Leopold Cres., Regina, Sask. ...... 41 Royal 'Crest Apts., Winnipeg .....,....... 425 Cambridge Street, Winnipeg 509 29th Street W.. Saskatoon ,,.,.,.,,,.,, 366 Elm Street, Winnipeg ...., ......... Emo, Ont. .....,,... . 50 Osborne Street, Winnipeg ...i.,.,....,....... Red Lake, Ont. ......I.. . 307 Matheson Street W., Kenora, Ont. .. 38 918 402 364 41 156 , 162 62 272 ' 110 36 250 71 474 34 946 204 489 46 907 37 214 403 104 42 448 203 234 61 342 62 457 401 128 35 678 401 174 62 039 51 783 402 534 15 6090 46 042 402 346 3383 401 025 53 46 881 714 334 Future Partners Since its inception over 32 years ago, City Hydro has come a long way. Fostered by public support, it has reached the proportions of an immense enterprise and become a great asset to the city. But present success is the result of yesteryear's planning and support, and the future well-being of this electric utility will depend largely upon the youth of today. With their support, City Hydro . . . and the boon of low-cost electricity will grow into an even greater service for the city's needs. CITY HYDRO Vox Fluminis Staf MIss D. BAKER - Miss M. STUART - - HELEN DUNI-'EE - - fHouse Prefectl ELSPETH BURRIS - - CSecretaryJ ELLEN KINNEARD - - fSports Captainj NoRMA JAMIESON - CTreasurerJ BARBARA ANN HARRIS - - JANE RAWSON - - ANN JoRcENsEN - - ELIZABETH HAMILTON - - DULCIE ANN THOMSON - - GAn. MAcDoNALu - - - HELEN SMITH - - - BARBARA YOUNG - - MARILYN MAY - - - - ANNIE Lou ORMISTON - - DIANE JOHNSON - - CLEMENTINE MCNERN LINDA WRIGHT - - ELIZABETH ABBOTT - DIANA TURNER - - DIANE ARMSTRONG - MARGARET JAN - - NoRMA GRAY ---- - LoRNA MCCARTI-IY - - - BEVERLEY ANN LAIDLAW J oAN CARRUTHERS ---- MERCEDES GEORGE - RUTH MYLEs - - - BARBARA HALLs - lMARY BURNS - - NIURYN ANDERSON - ROSEMARY LEEDER - JocELYN YoUNc - - KATHLEEN FINLAY - NoRA MCLEOD - JOCELYN WILLIAMS - qw ,mx 763 Mulvey Avenue .. ,... 71 Langside Street .I..... Ste. 9, Brentwood Lodge .. .......,,.L.L.......... .. 171 Battle Street W., Kamloops, B.C. Box 684, Portage la Prairie. 774 Wellington Crescent ,...... ., 125 Handsart Blvd. 593 Wardlaw Avenue 781 Banning Street 82 Langside Street , 919 Mulvey Avenue 121 Yale Avenue I 526 River Avenue ,. 237 Lanark Street .. 210 Hertford Blvd. I Box 59, RR. No. 5. 9 Greysolon Apts. 880 Wellington Cres. 188 Montrose Street 130 Waterloo Street 357 Cambridge Street 94 Cambridge Street Kississing. Manitoba. 262 Inkster Blvd. .,... . 133 Girton Blvd. 125 Girton Blvd. ..,, , 3 Evergreen Place 221 Academy Road . Ste. 18, Stevens Apts. 110 Handsart Blvd. . 325 Montrose Street 449 Wardlaw Avenue 1322 Wolseley Avenue 695 Academy Road 136 Oak Street 150 Main Street S., Kenora Ont. 621 1st Street S., Kenora, Ont. 48 405 71 722 41 156 45 216 61 072 44 805 31 017 31 381 46 392 44 232 41 039 401 237 61 338 33 314 401 095 401 429 401 971 401 909 41 633 55 372 62 401 62 522 49 195 44 131 30 045 62 067 402 795 47 540 33 236 402 008 403 021 Compliments o Mr. Leach Barter and Trade Saleable articles not wanted today for something different at the O Tradmg Post Upstairs at 205 Enderton Bldg., Portage at Hargrave. Operated by The MCKINNON GUILD EVERY SWAP HELPS A GREAT CAUSE! Vox Fluminis R. B. Uamu an 96 OSBORNE STREET Stag MISS BURNS - MRS. JOBIN - MRS. PRICE - BEVERLY FROST - - CHouSe Prefectb MARY MACKAY - - - CSecretaryJ MARJORY LYNN MCINTYRE- fSportS Captainb MARIANNE SAUNDERS - fTreaSurerJ GUSTY LEACH - - - GAIL CRUSE - - - ARLEIGH HUTCHINSON - SUSANNE CHESTER - DIANE CALDER - - - LOIS MCDONALD - - ANNE CAMPBELL - - CECILY ANN GUNN - CARA JOY HUGHES - DONNA SMALE - - DONNA RIDDELL - BETTY MORGAN - SHELAGH LAWSON - DONNA BARRETT - - PHYLLIS HUSTON - - PATRICIA MCCARTHY - - NOREEN AGNEW - - SHIRLEY DAWSON - - SHIRLEY FROGGLEY - llv1ARGUERITE PURKESS - DONNA STEVENSON - ROBERTA BRINGHURST - GAIL GRAHAM - - - CSChoOl Sports Captainj MARION BELL ---- VIRGINIA HASTINGS - - SHIRLEY POPI-IAM - - MARILYN SMITH - - ANN GUTHRIE - - Qafuuf Jia!! - 12 Greysolon Apts. - 71 Langside Street L,,I,. - 124 Walnut Street ,,,..II - 324 Elm Street . - 136 Yale Avenue .,,L - - 256 Dromore Avenue .... . - 256 Dromore Avenue ,...II - 118 Handsart Blvd. - 495 Sprague Street .... - 54 Queenston Street .,.... - 585 River Avenue ...,, - 35 Queenston Street It.... - 98 Niagara Street ...,.,.,...,.. - Gods Lake, Manitoba. - ROyal.Oak Annex ................. ..... , 108 K1DgSW8y Avenue ........ 137 Handsart Blvd., Tuxedo ......... ...... - Fort Smith, N.W.T. 1198 Grosvenor Avenue ,tt.t.. .. 1030 McMillan Avenue 227 Waverley Street .....,.. - Portage la Prairie, Man. - 133 Girton Blvd., Tuxedo - 223 Cordova Street t..... 208 Cambridge Street ....,,. 340 Queenston Street .,.., 311 Waterloo Street . ..... - 386 Brock Street ...,.... - - 328 Oak Street ..,,.,t.. S .352 Oak Street .............. - - McAuley, Manitoba. - - 203 Oxford Street Judge'S Chambers, Kenora, Ont. 119 Handsart Blvd. ............... ....,,.. ...,.. . 158 Harvard Avenue .......,....,....... ., 71 722 36 636 401 311 42 471 45 688 45 688 62 745 71 937 401 511 49 651 401 747 401 601 44 049 42 689 62 273 44 356 43 657 402 986 62 401 403 308 403 585 45 080 401 939 402 519 403 742 403 021 402 659 62 245 44 718 401 244 PH. 42 386 CX9 FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS ll, BETTY LOU ALLEN - - 210 Montrose Street ..,..,. NSBA J xxx., .,, ii -. --2 THE PERFECT DIAMOND HOUSED Vox Fluminis 201,164 ,aazz Staff MRS, LITTLE - - - - 71 Langside Street ...,,AA.,,, ,,,,, 7 1722 MRS. MCQUARRIE - - - 960 Grosvenor Avenue ,.... vwvv, 4 1 224 M155 SUM1 - - - 3311!2 Stradbrooke Avenue ....., .,,,, 4 9496 SHIRLEY SWAIL - - - 181 Montrose Street ..,eee, ,A., ..... 4 0 4 273 CI-Iouse Prefectl FRANCES WHITE - - - 144 Ash Street ...... Y..., 4 01 862 tSecretaryJ JoAN NEWTON - - - 135 Middlegate rrYY1.11 ..,.. 7 1323 CSports Captainl IIIARIE MCCRIMMON .. - 71 Langside Street , ,.,,, ,,,,, 7 1722 fTreasurerJ O COLLEEN MOORE - - - 910 Fleet Avenue .,,,.....,,A....A ..... 4 3080 PATTY LOU RIDDELL - - Fort Smith, N.W.T. JUDY ANN SMITH - - 350 Wellington Crescent ,,,,l... ..... 4 4142 DAVID BROWN - - - 87 Lenore Street ,..t.1,.r0l,,,,,..0..t .,.,. 3 6 315 Ewa RILEY .... - 33 Middlegate ,.0.. t,,,,0.tt.....,.,..,,,.., ttt.t 3 1 280 0 CAROLYN AUSTIN - - - 753 South Drive, Fort Garry ,....,.. ,.... 4 2 507 NORA ANN RICHARDS - 796 Grosvenor Avenue ,,.,.t......,,.. ,,,,.,, 4 1 993 VALERIE HEAD - - - 596 South Drive, Fort Garry ,..., ,,,,,, 4 6435 4 IRENE KOPPEL - - - - 121 Norquay Street ,,,,....,.,...,....... ..... 4 2 224 R AMY 'CAMPBELL - - Gods Lake, Manitoba. ' DIANE CAMERON - - - 31 Carlyle Apts. ,t.,,,,,, ,,,,t 3 1 689 IXIANCY SMITH - - - - 100 Waterloo Street .ttt. ,..t 4 02 671 ELIZABETH ANN BEATON - - 302 Montrose Street ........,.t.. tt.. 4 02 707 DONNA PLANT - - - 831 Dorchester Avenue ,t...,,.., ,t,. 4 8472 JULIE ANN HARRIS - - 125 Wellington Crescent ....t... ..... 4 9 798 LOIS HUGGARD - - 342 Brock Street ,,,,,,,,..,,,,,,,,, ,.,.. 4 02 614 MARIE SWINDELL - - 321 Dromore Avenue ....,,, ,,,,, 4 5534 MARY MATHERS - - 340 Dromore Avenue ,,... ..... 45 658 JOSEPHINE RILEY - - 820 Wellington Crescent .....tt, .,,.. 4 9023 DIDI RICHARD - - - 396 Stradbrooke Avenue .......... .,,,. 4 6951 CAROL ANDERSON - - 167 Brock Street ,,,, ,,,,,,,t...........,.. .... 4 0 3 200 GRACE RICH - - - 102 Handsart Blvd., Tuxedo ,,,,,,,, ,,ttt 6 1570 LOIS WARRINGTON - - 150 Elm Street ,,,,tttII,,,tIIIt.tt,, 401876 LORRAINE MCILVEEN - - 191 Beaverbrook Street ...ttt,ttt ...,t 4 02 446 AUDREY HAVERSTICK - - Domain, Man. 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