Ruperts Land Girls School - Eagle Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Ruperfs Land College Magazine the great tides of the Bay of Fundy rolling in twice each day, see the big steel plants and coal mines, but do not forget to see the spot-to many of us the most enchanting in the world -where the beautiful Evangeline dipped from the well sur- rounded by the old French willows Cstill standing as in her timej the cooling draught for the handsome son of Basil the Blacksmith. J. A. LEAGUE OF THE EMPIRE Q With the double object of introducing the League of the Empire and of reviving an interest in geography, the Lower V. Form, under Mrs. Newton, in the Christmas term undertook a correspondence with girls in various parts of the Empire. The Empire movement was inaugurated in 1907 by the Earl of Meath to observe Empire Day, May 24th. He then said it was intended that the Empire celebrationfxshall be the outward sign of an inner awakening of the peoples who con- stitute the British Empire to the serious duties which lie at their door. 'The motto of the comrades of the League is: One King, one Flag, one Fleet, one Empire. ' British citizens should: 1. Love and fear God. 2. Honour the King. 3. Obey the laws. 4. Prepare to advance the high- est interests of the Empire in peace and war. 5. Cherish pat- riotism. 6. Regard the rights of other nations. 7. Learn citi- zenship. 8. Follow duty. 9. Consider duties before rights. 10. Acquire knowledge. 11. Think broadly. 12. Practise dis- cipline. 13. Subdue self. 14. Work for others. 15. Consider the poor and the suffering. All the prominent English schools are members of the League of Empire. The girls write to their overseas com- rades. In this way schools of the Empire may be linked. In December each girl in the Lower V. wrote to a comrade of a school in a British colony. She asked for information and views of the town and enclosed Canadian views and stamps. As a result, two girls have already had replies from Notting Hill School, London, and Woodside House School, Georgetown, British Guiana, while other members of the form are expect- ing letters from Tasmania, Malta, Wei Hai Wei, Durban, Cal- cutta, Hong Kong, Bombay, Christ Church CN.Z.J, Khartum, Columbo and Cape Town. Should any girl also wish to write to a comrade, exchang- ing letters, postcards, and stamps, she has merely to address herself to a comrade of the League of Empire, at the high school, town and country of her choice, and she will undoubtedly receive a reply. K F N 27

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Ruperfs Land College Magazine sibly more wealth than any of the larger ones, and certainly a greater variation in the pursuits of its inhabitants to gain a livelihood. It is very much easier to mention what is not done than what is done. Certain sections of the country are ex- tremely wealthy in almost all minerals of commercial use, and the coal areas in both the Peninsula and the Island of Cape Breton have as yet barely been touched. Two large steel plants have their home in the Province, as well as many smaller foundries and factories turning out practically every- thing that is required for business or the home. As to topography, the country is for the most part un- dulating and broken in the eastern end, where are found the mines and manufacturies. In the western half are found the beautiful and fertile valleys where the famous Nova Scotian apples are grown. While the scenery can hardly be termed grand, yet there are some spots that will compare very favorably in rugged beauty with any country in the world, and in the western sec- tion, when the various fruit orchards are in blossom, it is doubtful if its peaceful rural beauty could be surpassed. The people are practically all descendants of the English, Scotch, Irish, French and German settlers, and, as for all time practically no other language than English has been taught in the schools, it would be hard to find any adult in the country who does not speak English, or one who cannot read and write it. The Nova Scotian is very properly proud .of the edu- cational system in the Province. In addition to the ordinary public school, each county has an Academy, where students are prepared for the University. There are also a number of splendid private schools and seminaries located throughout the Province. While the Universities, of which there are four- Dalhousie, Acadia, Kings, and St. Francis Xavier-cannot boast of the equipment of the larger Canadian and American Universities, they afford an opportunity to obtain higher edu- cation at a low cost. As this paper is written by a Nova Scotian, it does not seem proper to draw attention to its men and women who have figured so prominently in the affairs of Canada. It is, how- ever, a well-known fact that this Province has produced more than a fair share of statesmen and lawmakers. This may be attributed broadly to two things-the class of people who first settled the country, who were the best of their respective nationalities, and to the educational system. The very charac- ter of the country demands work from him who will succeed, and this, perhaps, has much to do with the character of its inhabitants. Spend your next summer holidays in Nova Scotia and see 26

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Rupertls Land College Magazine A I THE CENOTAPH A year after the war was over, the Women's Canadian Club in this city had a cenotaph erected, that is, an empty tomb built in remembrance of war heroes, buried elsewhere. The ceremony of unveiling the cenotaph was performed by Mrs. A. Code at noon on Sunday, June 13th, 1920. Dean Coombes and Miss Jones composed the dedicatory prayers, and Lady Aikins laid the first wreath at its base. ' The cenotaph was erected on the corner of Portage and Main, the busiest corner in the city, where everyone passing could see it. It is built of white cement in the shape of a large tomb- stone, and all the most important and decisive battles of the war are engraved on the sides. Underneath and running all the way around, is a low platform, and on this are placed the wreaths and flowers given in remembrance of The Glorious Dead. The cenotaph has fulfilled its purpose. It reminds us, in our hot, dusty city, of the supreme price paid for the life we live. Also by providing an opportunity of lay-ing flowers at its base on the anniversaries of the battles, and by the pride awakened at the remembrance of their sacrifice, some measure of comfort is brought to the hearts of the mourners. V ' HELEN GRUNDY, ' Upper V. -v MISSION NOTES e The Hay River Mission-Our interest in the Hay River Mission on the Great Slave Lake, where we support two little girls, was much stimulated by the annual letter from Mr. Vale, which told of the year's work, and the needs of the Mission. The need for new workers, which is felt throughout the whole missionary world, is most urgent there. Atlthe Hay River Mission there are about forty Indian children, twenty girls and twenty boys. Besides the usual school lessons, the boys are instructed in carving and other trades, while the girls are taught to sew and keep house. For the last few years we have arranged a sports after- noon to raise the annual funds in support of Lena Kunnana and Maria No Tears. The races last year, under the charge of Lower V., were ably conducted, and both onlookers and par- ticipants thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon. Miss Hopkin's Aunt Sally was an innovation which provided much amuse- ment, and Upper V.'s home-cooking stall was another new fea- ture which was well patronized. The rest of the school ran ice ' 28