Tillsonburg District High School - Tatler Yearbook (Tillsonburg, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1950 volume:

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'A' O I 'TOM Ii'I'RIS'I' 93 I5 RO.-IX DIVAY Phone 125 for Appointment ir WORTH DAVIS, F.S.M.C. THE TATLER , ,WL L. . . . ,W L, , L .. .. , .. . W f W.. . SN.-XR'1'1.Y STYLIEIJ lfL'1Q L'O.'X'1'S A COLD FUR S'l'U1QpXC11i 11110110915 R1C1X1U1J1il.1Nli 16-1 llrozulwny St. ,11111S1l1111111'g', Ont. Opc1':1t0r1 hy M. J. MCDONALD, Tailor MADE-TO-MEASURE CLOTHING . L LA .L A . 1 W' ' ' ' 'W' ' 7' 1 1VIABEE'S HARDWARE Builrlcrs' H:11'c1w:u'c, firzmitc and .'X1111111l1l1l11 liitchcn XY:1rc-s C.C.1X'1. Sporting Goods 'A' 1711111116 90 HAS11, 17. A1.'X111f1f, Prop. 1 L L 11 L10111lJ11l11C1lLS of E. S. LAW 8: CO. 1 110 15ROA1'DXN'A Y if S1-101i STORE LEISHMAN LABEL . . . Is Z1 m:m's assurance that he is wearing the In-st in Macle-to-Mczlsure Clothing. XX C are now dxsplaymg the latest Le1s11mnn SUIUIIQS, Lontnmgs :md Mzlterml 1 for Sports XVc:11'. 1 You are curdizxlly invited tu look these ovcr. J. C. McCormack, Merchant Tailor 99 Broadway Tillsonburg THE TATLER The Best Way To Get Business ls To Deserve lt Walter P. Chrysler e 14 .sTz. Eichenberg Motors G9 JL I . I Selling and Servicing Chrysler Products In Tillsonlmurg Since 1929 THE TATLER R. Corbin t Dress Shops Ll vmplimcnts . K NOBLE'S FURNITURE CU. , 'lllLl,SUNl3UlU1 'A' -XYLM ICR Tl l.lQSONliURG l l 1 Comhplimcsnts of T. C. WAHWICK 8: SONS LTD. LUMBERMEN AND BUILDING CONTRACTORS l l Tillsonburg, Ont. Plume 6lfJ-XY Always Pleased To L':1'rc For Your Needs O'l'HliR YJXRIDS AT l5l.l2Nl'lEllXI AND Rll7Gl2'I'OXX'N THE TATLER 't COMPLIMENTS OF KEEWADIN DAIRY if PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS PHONE4G 'i CARROLL BROS. LTD. for your Q PLUM RING - TINSM 1TH ING - 11 EAT1 NG 1fL1fC 1'R IC WIRING - Hf'XRUXY.'XR12 .1'111S01l1Jl11'14' - Phone 153 S Delhi - Plume 129 Cmnplimcnts of VANCE BROS. 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Lambden 8: Son FOR I'I.ANS, ICSTIM.-XTES, LUMIIICR, DESIGNS, RI.'YIIIfRI.'XLS AND IDEAS For Over 25 Years Free Estimates JACKSON'S BAKERY LIMITED Tllli HOMIE OF KITCHEN PROVED CAKES, RYE IIRIEAD, THORO BAKE AND STONE MILLED BREAD 'lr 1 ALSO wI21mlNG CAKES 'A' PHONE 215 'Ir THE TATLER 00l I COMPLIMEN TS OF THE BEAVER FGUNDRY 'A' 'k LOM PLIMVN FS Loml limmnt and Of BI VI VX lil-TES from f N OBBS' , , GRCCERY S DRUG STORE 'A' 'k WICKHAIVFS 3' BOOT SHOP 1 'k X GOOD PLKLI TO BUY YOUR FOOTXYEM' XND HOQILI X L omplimc-nts of STAUF F ER MOTORS LTD. 'A' THE TATLER FERNLEA FLOWER SHOPS DELHI TILLSONHURG AYLMER 'k Distinctive Floral Al'l'2lI1QIClllCl1lS Hfimrsages :L Specialty i Cut Flowers - l'ott0cll'lz1nts 'A' FUNERAL DESIGNS - WEDDING UOUQUETS Coinplimcnts of ASTURIA CAFE AT THE S'lSOln'LlGIl'l' i' GOOD FOOD - GOOD SERVICE Compliments of C 0 W E L L ' S ir VVA LLPA PERS AND PJXTNTS -k Phone 201-XV ,, ,, Nfl THE TATLER we Congratulations from LIVINGSTON WOOD PRODUCTS LIVINGSTON HOUSE OF FLOWERS T.D.H.S. GIRLS' BASKETBALL TEAM for TO THE BUILDING XYHICH HAS HEEN THE ALMA MA'l'ER OE MANY OF THE YOUTH OE TILLSONI-EURO .XND DISTRICT AND VVHTCH HAS SERVED SO LONG AND SO WELL THE CAUSE OE SECONDARY EDUCATION IN THIS AREA THE 1949-1050 TATLER IS DEDICATED XVITH AFEECTION, GRATITUDE AND RIQSPICCT Ave Atque Vale 5 .QC THE TATLER K tl Y .-... ,. .-., .., Foreword From The Principal Again it is my happy privilege to com- mend the staff of the Tatler, the supervising teachers, and the students of 'l.'.D.ll.S. on the publication of another fine edition of this old established year-book. The term of 1049-1050, marks a milestone in the educational history of this connnun- ity. This year, as we make preparations to move into our new building, we cannot help but look back over the years that this build- ing has served our community. lts gradu- ates have made their impression on our country, our community, and our way of life. From the halls of our old building many have entered the professions, busi- ness, agriculture, and industry and have en- riched the life of many far-flung communi- ties as well as our own. At this time let us distinguish between our building and our school. We will be moving to our fine new building, but we THE TATLER if- i- V . 1 , caincstly hopt that it uill be the same old school with its high academic standing, its same old spirit, and with the same old colours flying. Ylvllidl this building has serv- ed its purpose, may the citizens look back with as much pride and satisfaction as we now feel in the old school. I would like to express the appreciation of 'll.ll.l'l.S. to our lligh School Board for their support and interest during the past year. They, as relmresentatives of the com- munities niaking' up our lligh School Dis- trict, have put an unbelievable amount of time and work on the planning, building, and equipping' of our new school. XYC ofthe present stall' and student body are deeply grateful, as will be the future g'enerations of this school district. XY. l'. Kirkwood, HA., Principal. 15 li 11 k A a.s.g1.L.t,.1, . ,W M. 1 .su V ' 4 TILLSONBURG DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL BOARD Rev. Fr. J. H. O'Neil, Mr. G. Haley, Mr. B. Neale, Mr. H. F. Johnston, Mr. H. A. Ostrander, Mr. S. Wighlman, Mr. W. P. Kirkwood Qljrincipalj, Mr. W. Rock. Absent: Mr. J. S. Ronson, Mr. D. Vallee fChairmanJ, Mr. K. Emerson. A Message From the Chairman of the Board 1 111111111 it 1111 llflllllllll 111111 11 111'ivi111ge 10 1111 serving 11111 'lllllSl11ll'l111'Q district 11s Cl1air- 1111111 111 11111 l1ig'l1 Scl11111l lZ1111r1l for 11111 y11111' 1950. 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Your liOIl1'1l is justly 111111111 111' l,lllS scl111111, ylllll' 511111 will Cl'l'llllllly 111111111- 1:i11te it, 111111 it is 1111111111 11111 s1111111111 l1111ly will 1111 1111111 171111111 111111 1111111'111'i111iv11. 11 will 1111 11111115 111 use 111 11111 fullest. 111 hlllllf' y11u will 1111 l1111vi11g 11111 11111 11111111- iug wl1i1fl1 has SCI'VL'Cl 111is 111111 well Illlll 1L'1111ti11u111l 1111 Page SCVL'll1j'-SlXll THE TATLER Klr. M. Huy ................ Mi-. le, lm, .XICXIIIICIOV Miss ll, f1Stl'ZllNlCl' ..... . Miss Xl. Nlclntush Mrs. XY. Hilfklllllll ..... . XIV. ,X. ll, 'l':1y'lm' NIV. ,X. llc-:lttic Nliss CI. Klrivvc' NIV. R. VI, Sinclair ............ TEACHING STAFF XIV, XX. l'. lx11'l4xxwvml, I,I'IIlCilYll . j ,. NI Iii lx l'll'lll NIV. XX. Kluorc ..... Miss Nl. Rock ..... THE TATLER 1 .... X., XX X., XX I'm-1mm lxmwmtu 'll nw min 'l'm'm1tu , XY0stc1'1 'CSlL'l'I Qlxc-4111! g2l1l'l'I1'N ., QllCl'l1's rliUI'1lI1lH Tn1'ul1tu 'm-sim-rn VCSIUTII TATLER EDITORIAL STAFF STANDING: D. Sykes, E. Simmons, D. Eckel, J. Scrimgeour. SEATED: R. Prickett, R. Jones, G. Miller, A. Dean. ABSENT: M. Stilwell, E. Moon, R. Rokeby. EDITORIAL 'lihis 'l'atler brings with it a note of sad- ness . . . of fare-well. lVith the ending of the 1949-50 term, we mark more than the end of another school year-we mark the end of classes in the Tillsonburg High School building-old 'l'.l'l.S. which has for fifty-six years, since 1893, been Alma Mater to lumdreds, yes thousands, of Tillsonburg's youth. From these fading brick walls, through the worn portals, have passed gen- erations of local students: some to glory and honor, some, perhaps, to obscurity, but all have carried with them the memories of happy moments and bright days spent with- in the shelter of her walls. To these ex- students, through the eternal gift of mem- ory, the 'l'.H.S. they knew will live on al- ways. llut we, 'l'illsonburg's present pupils, go to a new building whose solid, shiny en- 18 tranees and unmarred walls are empty of the tradition and memories that distinguish- ed her predecessor-for we go to the new Tillsonburg District High School. Only the slow, solemn march of Time can fill these new halls and classrooms with rieh tradi- tions and history. XVhat, then. can we take to our new Alma Mater? ls there some precious gift from this symbol of past days that can be given to the present and the future? There is one thing that only students can transplant in the new 'l'.lD.l'l.S. That is spirit-School Spirit-the never-say-die fighting spirit that carried so many 'l'.ll.S. teams in the past to glorious victories and honorable defeats. Let us retain this oltl spirit as we go forth to compete for our new sovereign, to bring her laurels on the athletic field, the debating platform, and in all school activities. Let us remember this tfontinued on Page -l3j THE TATLER THE T TATLER BUSINESS STAFF STANDING: Miss Grieve, R. Gibson, R. Heckadon, K. Webster, Mr. Moore. SEATED: J. McQueen, L. Law. Iimlitm' ..,............... .Xssistzmt Iliclitm' ..... ,Xlumni .................... I'rosv :xml Ificliun .... Iluys' Sports ......... Iiirls' Spimrts .... I.IlIlgllZlgK'9 ...,............. I'm'l1'y :mil IIIITIUUIIS Music ................... Ilumuui ......... l'liotogf1':1pliy ......... .. Ilusim-ss AIZIIIZIQICI' .... .Xclvcrtisiiig ................. Xrlvisci' to llusiiicss S I.11 tzllf TATLER STAFF .........I:IlI'j' Klillvr, XII .............'Xl1ll IDI-zm, XII Ilmizllcl Sylccs, XIII .Ivan Sc1'ii11g'c-oiir, X I I I ......IJ0llQ'I?lS Ifclccl, XII .AIIIVIIXII Stilwell, XIII ......IQIL'IIIlI'fI slonvs, XII ..........lfrlitI1 Kluml, XII .......lCIiz:1Imc'tIi Simmons, XII .......IIlCII1Ll'fI liokclmy, XIII ........ROllZlItI l'1'iclu-tt, XIII Ilcclczulmi. XII IC AICQIICCII, l.0is I.:1w, licn. XYcIrslci', Iliclc Iiilmsmi Xrlxisci to lzclitors ., ...... ATLER ...... Miss Grim-vc Tillsonburg High lt is entirely fitting as we leave behind this old outer shell of T.H.S.-as we are moulting, as it were-that we glance back through the years to its conception, crea- tion and growth. lt was during the last quarter of the nineteenth century that the need for more advanced education in Tillsonburg came to be realized. A movement for the establish- ment of a high school here was led by Dr. L. C. Sinclair, and in 1886, T.H.S. first came into being. Four classrooms were added to the public school building, and two of these were placed at the disposal of the high school board. The Honourable G. VV. Ross was invited to visit the town, and lend his influence to assist so important a step. At first only two teachers were employed, A. VV. Reaveley, HA., principal, and Stephen Bnrwash, l3.A., assistant. Later Mr. A. E. Raynes of the Kensington Art School, Lon- don, England, was engaged to teach draw- ing two days a week. The sum of one hundred dollars was de- voted to the purchase of scientific apparatus and reference library. On the opening day in September, 1886, about twenty pupils resident in the town, and nearly as many from the surrounding country presented themselves for enrolment. . By 1893, Tillsonburg High School had so won the confidence of the people of the town, that a vote of the taxpayers authoriz- ed the erection of a separate building for its use. A site for this proposed building was donated by the late E. D. Tillson, and on january 1, 1894, the new structure was ready for use. lt was only the centre sec- tion of the present school which comprised the earliest T.H.S., and its opening necessi- tated the engaging of a fourth teacher to act as second assistant to the principal. The first principal held that post for eight years, and was succeeded by J. li. Minus. From the beginning the enrolment of the school has gradually increased each year, and more than forty years ago the situation was such that the present west wing had to be added to the original building. Again in 1922, a need for more space forced the con- struction of the east wing containing gym and laboratories. For a number of years the larger of the two rooms on the second floor of this section was used as an assembly hall 20 X School 1886-1950 until equipment was installed to make it the junior Lab some fifteen years ago. lly 1930, enrolment was still on the up- surge, and had reached the 220 mark. An old edition of the Tatler notes with interest that during the 1930-31 term, there were twenty-five more boys than girls at T.H.S.! Prior to Wlorld XYar ll, the Board was again moved to attempt to combat over- crowding in the high school by the ever- growing number of students seeking educa- tion here. The early years of the '-10's saw the growth in popularity of the school-bus system. Young people from outlying areas who in former years would often have had to either board in the town or forego the benefits of attendance at T.H.S. now found the high school easily accessible by bus. By the end of the war, Tillsonburg High School was virtually bursting its seams to such a degree that the need for still more classroom space meant another addition. ln january, 1947, the new three-room annex was ready for occupancy. This action re- sulted in the first local step toward the modern trend in diversified high school eur- riculums-a choice between general or com- mercial course. However, the annex provided only tempo- rary relief, for exactly twelve months after its opening the plan for a high school dis- trict went into effect. The addition of more students from the surrounding townships and later the village of Vienna shot enrol- ment figures to an unprecedented peak in Tillsonburg's history. On january 1, 1948, our Alma Mater was no longer Tillsonburg High School, but rather Tillsonburg Dis- trict High School. The plans for an entirely new school which had been slowly developing for sev- eral years were now speeded up. Everyone talked about and longed for the new school, and finally in june, 1949, plans for an ultra-modern i5575,000 structure began to be carried out by the Foundation Company of Ontario on a new fourteen-acre site on Tillson Avenue. Thus, Tillsonburg's old high school has grown from two rooms, two teachers and forty students to a building of twelve class- rooms, a faculty of thirteen and an enrol- ment of 450. Next year's T.D.l'l.S. will THE TATLER have more rooms, more teachers, more stu- dents. I am sure that it is the wish of everyone during our last year in the old school that the new may flourish as the old has done. To the T.H.S. which we shall soon leave forever, I may say, in the words of the vale- dictorian of a recent graduating class. 1Vhate'er our destinies may be, we shall remember you. Richard Jones, XII. l 0ll. Thank You The Tatler staff wishes to thank the teachers and the School Board for their valuable assistance and all those students who helped by contributing material for this magazine. Even the unpublished work was appreciated. Special thanks go to the Commercial form for their secretarial aid, and to the publisher for their important part. The work of jerry, our faithful photographer, has been invaluable. And our deepest thanks to our advertisers without whose valuable ffinancialj aid this Tatler would have been impossible. Tatler Staff, 1949-1950 ITS. We must not forget the diligence of our industrious UQ ad collectors, Ken Wlebster, Dick Gibson, Lois Law and .Iane McQueen, and that genius who was the brain behind the bankbookf' Robert Heckadon. Dear Editor: Being an active student of T.D.H.S., I am taking the liberty ofwriting to you con- cerning the matter of homework. I, along with many others, believe too much home- work is handed out, especially just before examinations. We understand that the teachers have to cover a certain amount of their course in time for the examinations, and so at the end of the term when we should, and want to study, we find ourselves laden with homework. I realize this is rather late in the year to discuss this prob- lem, but I hope that it may be rectified in some way next year. Yours sincerely, G. I. H. THE TATLER Ein Memoriam It is with deep regret that we record the death during the past year of Mr. VValter XVright. At his retirement in 1945 Mr. Wiright had been caretaker of Tillson- burg High School for nearly a quarter of a century. Although of the pupils now attending this school only the few who were in attendance in 1945 re- member him as a part of the school life, 1'Valt is recalled by a host of former students as a person who help- ed to make many school activities a success through his co-operation. Mr. XVright gave a great deal of at- tention to the basketball teams and rifle team and, being an ardent fan, was usually on hand to watch their performances. His popularity was expressed by a student in the 1931 Tatler in which VValt was praised for his ready in- terest in the pupils and sympathy with their problems. Even after his retirement Mr. Nkright showed enthusiasm for the High School and he often used to visit the site of our new school to watch its progress. To the relatives of Mr. Wright, the High School staff and students express sincere sympathy. To live in hearts we leave behind Is not to die. A -Campbell. On january 15, 1950, a banquet was given at Michigan State College, honouring stu- dents achieving an All A academic record. Among these was a former T.H.S. student, Harley N. Hotchkiss of Straffordville, a ,Iunior in Science and Arts. Z1 VAHLEDICTORY' tT.D.H.S. Commencement, December, 19495 By N. Rokeby Mr, Kirkwood, fellow-graduates,x hon- ourable gentlement of the board, members of the faculty, ladies and gentlemen: It is my privilege and honour to be here this evening to take leave of you on behalf of the graduates of 1949. It is with considerable diffidence that I am present here this evening. 1 find 1ny emotions stirred to pride and thankfulness, but yet a note of sadness permeates my mind. VVe are proud of having been part of T.H.S. and of taking our place beside the other graduates with whom we began public school, and among them we issue from T.l-1.5. About 60 years ago, those first graduates of 1886 attended classes in part of the public school and among them we find two particularly outstanding citizens: V. A. Sinclair, who was for many years chairman of the VVorkmen's Compensation .lloard of Ontario, and Brig. Gen. Mitchell, former principal of the School of ,l'1'actical Science of Toronto. ln 1908 and again in 1922 increased en- rolments necessitated additions to the orig- inal T.H.S. which was built in 1893. From this newly modernized building Mr. Dalton Dean graduated. The graduates of 1949 feel honoured to be numbered with this Rhodes Scholarship winner and outstanding lawyer. These are but few of the many graduates of T.H.S. who have become doc- tors, lawyers, engineers, university profes- sors, teachers and ministers, filling impor- tant roles in the cities, towns and villages across Canada. To this distinguished group we are proud to be added as the graduates of 1949. We are fortunate to become part of the colourful history of. our school whose graduates have always been characterized by high scholastic attainments. The graduates of 1949 are thankful for the very' capable teaching staff whose untir- ing efforts have helped us start up the lad- der toward success. We have all been en- couraged by their excellent leadership and fine example. NVe owe a debt of gratitude to our parents and the people of this prov- ince for making our attendance at T.H.S. possible. VVe would also like toeexpress our appreciation to the members of the board 22 who so successfully conduct the business of the school and so carefully select the teach- ing staff. lYe are sad because this evening marks the end of our careers at T.H.S. Perhaps only now when we find ourselves beyond the classroom door do we consciously realize the rich full life we enjoyed within T.l'l.S. XVhen we met as a group for the last time in june, few of us realized how completely we would be scattered in six months' time. The absence of many class- mates silently bespeaks the utter finality of that dispersal. We have gone forth to the universities, trade schools and the school of life. Our happy memories of life at T.H.S. take ona melancholy aspect as we realize it is over forever. Happy memories of foot- ball games, commencement exercises, bas- ketball games and championships won still glimmer in the mist that is past. There were memories of hard work, examinations and sacrifices but they have long been for- gotten. In considering this latter group we should like to quote from a member of the staff: 'Six months from now you people won't remember anything about the game you might have missed so you could do all your homework, but you will remember your final standingf Tonight we received official recognition of that final standing. These diplomas are our tickets to the game of life. Looking back we realize that these are the most valuable tickets we ever held. These di- plomas signify that we have been trained i11 the principles of that game that everyone plays. lt is now our duty to make the most of our entrance into a new game. lt is our duty to indicate the efforts of the faculty who prepared us. lt is our duty to our par- ents to prove the success of that training. lt is our duty to ourselves to employ that training toward becoming responsible citi- zens. ln short, we must adhere to our alma Il1ZltCI'lS principles which form the nucleus of the traditions surrounding T.H.S. This evening we see T.H.S. standing on the threshold of a new adventure. In about one yearls time classes will be called to order in the new school. The new building will allow additional courses as well as ac- commodation for more pupils. You who enter that building should regard yourselves as very fortunate. You will probably see definite changes in your programs as educa- tion in Ontario undergoes a reformation. In THE TATLER fact, you are bound to feel changes, even our motto says 'Non Progredi est Regredi' which l will translate very freely as 'You can't stand still.' So, through the years that lie ahead, we entrust to your care and pro- tection the spirit of our alma mater. May you with it advance as it has always done. To my fellow graduates I merely say, 'Farewellf but this simple word means 'May you do well.' Friends, school-mates, fellow-graduates, 'May you keep on doing well'. ,0l? Scholarship Winner Last year's valedictorian, Noel Rokeby, was awarded a Dominion-Provincial Schol- arship, valued at four hundred dollars. We wish to congratulate Noel on winning the award and to express our sincere hope that the scholarship and industry that earned him this reward may bring him even great- er success as he continues his studies at uni- versity. . Taller Prizes This year's Tatler contests were judged by groups consisting of teachers. XVe are grateful for their valuable service, and for the generosity of the Literary Society who donated the prizes. - T..Q T Farewell tSchool Life . . . Honourable Mentionj Farewell old school with barren walls, And stuffy rooms and crowded halls, With .shaky desks and squeaky floorsg In June, for good, we close your doors. Memories here are soft and sweet. Around the fountains some do meet. Stead'les in the corners stand, While others dream of distant land. But now we leave you once for all. We enter our new school this fall, And you, old school, retire at last! You've done your job and now you're past. B. Truefitt, XIB. THE TATLER Alumni Many of the former students of our be- loved school have stepped out into the world, and with them goes our wish for their every success in the future. A great number of last year's Grade XIII have con- tinued their studies in higher institutes of learning. Those attending London Normal School are the following: Ronald McCurdy, Don- ald Neale, Eleanor Tait, Beatrice Thompson and Leone Turner. ' Two of our former boys are in Toronto. Douglas Ashman is taking Industrial Chem- istry at Ryerson Institute of Technology, and Anthony tTonyj Slama is taking Social and Philosophical Studies at 'Toronto Uni- versity. Marjorie Howey is also in Toronto attending Bible College. XVilliam Fletcher QHonor Sciencej, Mary Lou Grass tLaboratory Technicianj, Noel Rokeby tl-listoryj, and Ted Tillson are try- ing their luck at the University of Westerii Ontario. Westervelt has claimed both Marie Scan- lan and Helen Spanics. Residing at present at McMaster Univer- sity, Hamilton, are Reg. Mason fLawJ and Eric Steele fBiological Sciencej. There ought to be several fine nurses in the future, for five of last year's girls are training for nurses. They are Helen Brown Qlirantford Generalj, Eleanor Collings tlrlamilton Generalj, Marilyn Milmine tVic- toria Hospital, Londonj, Margaret Sand- ham twindsor, Grace Hospitalj, and Donna Wickham QHamilton Generalj. Those continuing Grade XIII are john lippel, joe Longstaff, Nick More, George Teall, and Ken VVebster. Betty Burnett and Faye Hall considered married life a good career. A few students have found it necessary to turn to the more laborious side of life. Faye Scott is working at a local garage. joe Sal- cak is clerking in the Tillsonburg A. and P. store. Donald O. Dean has turned to farm- ing. Marguerite Heibert is teaching school and john Nichols joined the Air Force last autumn. DONALD SYKES, XIII. 23 John Eppel Shirley Holland D onald Sykes Sally McQueen Ronald Prickett Vivian Thompson Wallace Fletcher Charles Ketchabaw GRADE XIII GRADUATES, 1950 V? grand' I 4' ' 1 I D onald Currie Jean Scrimgeour J acl: Culp Ruth Monk Kenneth Webster Ann Pauls Wi i I' vm' 3 Nick More Jennie Denys George Teall Anita Hall William Eichenberg Margaret Mekker Richard Gibson Amelia Gerharrlt Russell Mannell Marilyn S tilwell dba QF' W C7 t '. -, 'av , -My in ...L Donald Lee Georgette Demaiter Richard Rokeby Betty Williams Harvey Smith Barbara Mason Joseph Longstaff Ruby Makins Editor-In-Chief 1907 For some forty or more years, your humble servant has had a yen to write an article for The High School Tatler, but not until this last winter have 1 found a worthy subject to which to devote my untried journalism. 1 have in my possession several issues of the Tatler, including the original edited in October, 1907. In relating a story, either written or oral, if the narrator can say he was there when the event happened, he immediately can command the attention of his audience. Thus I trust this article will be of some in- terest to the readers of your valued paper, as it contains the meeting, after over forty years, of principal Minns, and the writ- er, a student in the old four-roomed school. Memory serves one well in recalling the turmoil of the editorial staff attendant upon the birth of the first Tatler. Mr. Minns had come to Tillsonburg two years previously, and left a year later. Dur- ing his sojourn as head of our school, he had as assistants, Mr. W. L. Kidd, Miss H. Hind- son, now Mrs. VV. L. Lindsay, and Mrs. M. Tate. ln 1909 he accepted the principalship at Newmarket, later winding up a11 illustri- ous teaching career with a successful in- spectorship of Secondary Schools in the Eastern part of Ontario. Retired some thirteen years ago, he now makes his home in Florida, where he is an active member in the Canadian Society of the Shuffle Board Club. lt was in the City of St. Petersburg in the month of March this year, through the kindness of our mutual friends, Mr. and Mrs. NV. L.. Kidd, that the former prin'cipal and the former student sat down for an afternoon chat. After introducing ourselves, a goodly amount of conversation had to be executed to bring the intervening years up to date. Naturally, as we chatted, former Tillsonburg students and events were high- lighted. Seventeen enquiries were made and successfully answered. The profession- al status of those former students enquired about were as follows: three doctors, two high school teachers including a principal, one dentist, one banker, one farmer, one United Church minister, two merchants, one captain of Mounties, on high school in- spector, one matron, and three housewives. 26 Our interview ended with an oral picture of the new area school which is fast becom- mg a reality. , Concluding, 1 would admonish students in after years to seek out their former in- structors. The pleasure of such a meeting will be mutual. To our teaching staff, may your years of retirement be as full of plea- sure and gracious living as this writer finds those of yesterday. To the Editor, as a recipe for longevity, urge classmates to join the editorial staff, or become members of the teaching profession. For an early demise, become a board member. Proof Volume 1, No. 1, 1907, Tattler, spelled orig- inally with two Tis. H. A. Ostrander. J' T 5 , 'C 9 2 impossiblgf I ' X S e 9 - x .1 r i a . p .gig ,dk is ex p.wEEkS C Cadets Again this year the Cadet Corps is work- ing under Captain G. C. Hay and its capable officers, hoping to bring back the shield to decorate the empty spot on the wall. The Band, mat-squad, signallers, and other demonstration groups are also prac- tising faithfully to help Tillsonburg make a good showing. THE TATLER LITERARY SOCIETY STANDING: J. Scrimgeour, P. Rosa, R. Gregson, R. Jones, I. Aldworth, A. Stover, M. Cooper. SEATED: A. Dean, H. Pettifer, N. Mason, V. Thompson, R. Gibson, V. Vance, G. Miller. ABSENT: R. R:-win, D. Richards, B. MacLennan, V. Laur. ' ul,1'0Ii'L'IUI'S of Pupils l7rum 0vv1'lm1'cl4-ning Elechons llmncwwrlq :mel llctcnliemsf' ll zlplu-:ws tlml Last Nm.Cml,L,,.' 'l'iHSOnhul.g. DisU.ik.1 the :lppczll ol tlns iclczl was oavcrsllzullnwcl lg PIN:-h 5611001 WHS m the Q-I-II, of Om. uf HN. tllc mum-lunmc come-rts, k1ss-czmrlivs, :lm most uctiu, election mmlmigns that the Um Conga-lim-s prcsc'mc'rl lay tllc- lllilfl' wsu-n 1 ' I ' A ' x v ' ' ri I r 1 ' I. Sclwwl has mm. wltlwgsctl. Lllmus IBLIIIUIDIIIIC lmlty. lln lJl.1st ol lull H . l . W hzllmrlc-l Puplmms lrumpct can still lm lllfcll' YN f ll1l ' 'ff mflvlllvml N'llll'0t?,'f':l lu-:ml ringing tlmmllgll thc hulls un :L quivt lm UNH -1 wr UL f lm N 5- '15 TNQ, llll cvcning, serving :ls zx rc-minclcr of ll plc-:xszml Ifunmus, Alum . glllllgflbllll .mc .umm wwk l, t,unlllH1g,l.llIlL:,. llmmpswn, lcd then' COIIICSIIIIQ' parties tu , U U lmuli. fm. flux 14iu.l-gl,-X Sm-iK.ty limi-015. M153 l'rClllllCI ilu- slwwty KllSlJl1lyS, posu-rs :lml XIIVIIIII ,IIIIOIIIIJSUIL czmcliclzltc for l'1'csiclcnt, !L'l'V 5ll 'll- Il'.5 lll5llf'llK- tllf 'C WHS 71 XVQUL 5l,m.kL,d lm active' and I might mm dtlvrlgtmn clczll of mulmgllt ml lmurm-nl mul Il fcw 111- ingly ..fft.Ctivt.' Campaign fm. UN. l5..,m,I,hi1., KIIISIVIOIIS souls went to :L gm-:ll clczll ol work llllflf. Opposing hor, Miss ulvzm Swim- 1 lH'fW'flf'f1 2401111 111110 fm' Ull- 51001111 111 livvplllg' XVlI'll n SCIIZLILT Cl1:11':1ClCT. 'l'lu- lJcmopl1il0s wvrc- crmtimlzllly XYl'1lCli- lcd ll umm- L'UIlS0l'VZlIlVl' CIIIIIIJIIIQII lm' ilu' ing thvir lmrzxins lu think up SUIIIUIIIIIIQ' nvw Y . . - . ' ' ' ' - lupfolmcl lhlllj. tm ulfsct thc mcvltzllmlv rctzllmtlmls ln' ilu- llu- Vupfollzlrl party sturtvcl Its L'IllllllI1lg'll OIFITOSIIIQ' party: lmrmw-vc1', thc ' : l'1r lllill lrl I unrlm' tlw Il1DlK'2llIll,QAj'CI' fnlltzlstic lumm-r ul llllflj' lvlt tlmt llwy wc-rv lnclqing' in tllzll THE TATLER 27 chorus-girl appeal which the Demophiles so aptly demonstrated and thus refrained from any such displays. The day for speeches arrived, much to the disappointment of the party members, and the fourteen budding public servants were given the opportunity to present their final plea for votes or mercy, whichever the case might be. liefore the assembled school, in trembling hope, the following fourteen can- didates appeared: Vivian Thompson, Dick Gibson. lidith Moon, llelen l'ettifer, Noel Nason, Richard .jones and ,-Xnn Dean, under Demophile Hag, and .lean Scrimgeour, Dick Rokeby, Vicki Vance, Kathleen Sandor, Robert Ravin, Gary Miller, and Marg. llowey supporting the l'opfohad banner. The main election issue was the choice be- tween a very active, radical group of enter- prising entertainers and a middle-of-the- road group following a more liberally con- servative doctrine. . The election results showed that the elec- torate voted on the principle that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush or in this case, one demonstration of a party's activity is worth twenty promises of the abolition of student slavery. The final result was an overwhelming victory for the Demophile party in all but two positions. Gary Miller and Vicki Vance were the two Popfohads who checked the Demophile landslide. As anyone who has witnessed the varied bi-weekly assemblies, the exceptional Hop and this, our own Tatler, will agree, the electorate made wise choices and those honored souls who were elected have pro- duced a suitable finale to the years of Lit- erary Society activities in our 1893 model High School and also have produced a chal- lenge for the societies of the new school. Rlffl.-XRD ROKICIKY, Xlll. ,..l.0L...-. Commencement Our Annual Commencement Exercises were held in the auditorium of the Town Hall on Friday, December 2. As usual, the programme was opened with the singing of O Canada and the ',l'.D.H.S. school song. Under the direction of Miss Field, accom- panied by Gerald XYebster at the piano, the Glee Club sang the well-known Bless This House and the lively Big lllrown Bear. T The T.D.ll.S. orchestra, ably directed by Z8 ' Steve Choma provided music during the programme. A piano solo was rendered by Richard bl ones, a violin solo was rendered by Charles Ketchabaw, and a waltz was danced in bal- let style by lldwina lleckford. All three added enjoyment to the evening. This year's Valedictorian was Noel Roke- by who now attends the University of VVestern Ontario, London. M r. Kirkwood addressed the audience for the final time in the Town llall, lle stated that next year the tommenceinent lfxer- cises would be held in the school auditorium of the new Tillsonburg District lligh School. During the evening, certificates, diplo- mas, Proficiency and Sports awards were presented to the various students by Mr. J. S. Ronson, lXlr. l'l. li. hlohnston, Mrs. Al. A. Gillett, Hrs. XY. ll, llogarth and lXlr. S. XX'ightman. The programme was closed with God Save the King, and a dance was held at the lligli School. Marg llowey, Xll. tfontinued on Page 693 y Q. ' ' ' 1 f , 2 I . : in 1 .1 ,ln .4 ll 'iigl The Fountain Sayings Vein, Vidi, Vici, l came, l saw, lbeat it. THE TATLER T.D.H.S. Puppet Club The T.D.H.S. Puppet Club had a busy and exciting time at the Fair this year. The show was scheduled for four o'clock Tues- day, September 20th, but because of compe- tition of salesmen of hot dogs and cotton candy, a cowboy yodelling, and .Hurryl hurry! Step right up folks, the show start- ed about four-thirty. Peter Gibson's clown and .Nun l7ean's elephant pleased the chil- dren with its water-shooting act. tThe source of water was jean .eXnderson.J l'aderewski, the concert pianist. favoured the audience with his musical talent which isn't anything without Elizabeth Gibson. Ann and Peter staged a breath-taking bull- light without the help of Miss lfield's phono- graph, which, as you know, only works when it feels like it. The play was The Three XVishes, directed, operated and read by Ruth Hawkins, Betty Hurn, jean Ander- son, lilizabeth Gibson, and Ann Dean. lior the second activity of the year the l'uppet Club staged a Nativity Scene in the Christmas assembly. Shirley Milmine and Mary Mason read the Christmas Story, and the coloured lights, manger and XYise lylen pictured the story as it was read. The richly-costumed puppets and the soft light- ing of the little stage made a beautiful and effective scene. The present personnel of the Club con- sists of Ruth Hawkins, Elizabeth Gibson, Betty llurn, Mary Mason, Shirley Milmine, Ruby Mills, and Gloria Haycoek tpart- timely. RUTH ll.-XXVKINS. Xll. l0l i Class Party lfarlier in the year. before Christmas and exams, the students of Grade X115 held a class party. Students from Grade Xl.-X were invited and a few attended under the or- ganization of funds by Margaret Cooper. Skating was enjoyed first by the students at the local Arena and nearly everybody, in- cluding Mr. Sinclair, wanted to try their luck out on the blades, before going to the school for dancing and refreslnnents. A munber of the teachers were invited and after a few popular records were played and danced to, everybody set forth into a regu- lar old square dance, with Miss Field, llliss Grieve, and Miss Rock leading the way. Hearing the call to the refreshments every- THE TATLER one hustled up the stairs to the junior l.ab. where chocolate milk, doughnuts, cookies, and various kinds of candies were served. The party broke up about eleven-fifteen with everyone agreeing that they had had an enjoyable evening. Much credit goes to Mr. Hay, hlaybelle Thompson, Leonard Libitz and jacqneline Nlacllonald for the part they played in making the party a success. lJAVlD RlCl'lARlJS,Xlli. ORATORS C. Wilkinson, C. Russ, R. Jones, R. Gregson, M. Thompson, C. Carson, J. Hibbert. Junior Oratorical Contest The annual junior and Senior .l'ublie Speaking Competitions were held in the Tillsonburg Town Hall, Thursday, Febru- ary .23rd. :Xlthough the actual Senior con- test was held on Thursday evening, only the two winning juniors delivered their ad- dresses, as they had been judged previously at the High School. 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The Hop, as it is frequently called, was under the supervision of Miss Vicki Vance, our Social Vice-President. Vicki had remarked earlier in the year that since this was to be our last year in the old school, she hoped her Hop would be one of the finest and most memorable. Your expectations were not in vain, Miss Vance, for it really was a 'hum-dingerf On entering the beautifully decorated gymnasium, we were warmly received by Vicki, Vivian Thompson, the President of the Literary Society, Mr. and Mrs. Kirk- wood, and Mr. Vallee, Chairman of the Till- sonburg District High School Board, with Mrs. Vallee. ' After Richard jones had most cordially given them their dance cards, the Cinder- ellas of the evening were guided around the ballroom by their Prince Charmings in time with the wonderful music of Bobby Downs' Orchestra. , We looked at the beautiful white, pink and blue streamers and balloons, the an- gelic figures and the clouds of spun glass that were floating about us. But, lo and be- hold, as we glided past the middle of the floor, the picture changed entirely. All sorts of vile monsters and devils were star- ing at us, and balloons and streamers of red, yellow and black were hanging above our heads. VVell-to sum it all up, the gym was most cleverly decorated to resemble Hades and Heaven. After the Grand March, the girls looked at their dance cards, artistically designed by Edith Moon. On the front was drawn a gold harp and caught among the strings was a black devil. The spot dances of the evening were won by Shirley jones and Bill Popham and Betty Burn and George Gyulveszi. The winners were chosen by Vicki and her escort, Bob Scott. jerry Mansfield took ,pictures of some of the students and teachers to put in the Tatler. As one o'clock approached, everyone sighed to think the evening had gone so fast. Then Bobby Downs played his theme song. After the dance, everyone agreed that a wonderful time was had by all. Thank 32 you, Vicki, for a memorable At Home ! Special thanks go to the various commit- tees who assisted Vicki in the dance prepar- ations. Miss Helen Pettifer, the Secretary of the Literary Society was responsible for hiring Mr. Downs and sending out the invi- tations. Many thanks to Mr. Alexander who looked after the refreshments. The art and decorating committees con- sisted of Dorothy Helsdon, Jane McQueen, Lois Law, Gloria Haycock, Bonnie Moore, Dalton Murr, Shirley Eichenberg, Bob Scott, lrluzz Palmer, Dick Peacock, Richard jones, Edith Moon, Mr. Taylor and many others. BARBARA MASON, XIII. What Would Happen In 10B If Alan Turner could ever find his geog- raphy book. lliob Claringbold quit bothering other peo- p e. Campbell learned to stay away from the pool room. Dorothy did not see Larry for a whole day. Ervin ever knew what his homework was. Florence failed to be noticed by Mr. Hay. Gladys Miller ever got over her cold. Hotchkiss stopped combing his hair. I didn't have to do my homework on the bus. .jackson didn't have that sweet grin. Popham used kinetic energy. Lambert didn't know her history. Morrison always had to share her glasses with Mary Elizabeth. Newman failed to try to eat apples in Miss Grieve's class. Osborne ever rose above zero in geog- raphy. Pegg stopped bothering the boys. Roy Stewart lost his two false teeth. Tondreau forgot to choke on Mr. Hay's questions. The rest of l0I2 were not mentioned in this masterpiece. ' By Shirley Loucks. , --lol? Mr. Hay-Karl Marx and Engels start- ed a political doctrine which led to the Red Revolution in Russia. What connection is there with these men in our modern world? Hob Heckadon-The Marx Brothers. THE TATLER i I A lt. . .Kg-v....--,, - . g I . 5 ' 5 I 5 ,t yt . 'W' I Q I E6 GLEE CLUB AT COMMENCEMENT Why Homework For Students Should If we rlifln't have llOlllC'XV0l'li, we wunlt Be Abolished appreciate school and everything ennnectetl There are, naturally, both pros anal cons to every controversial snhjeetg hut except for the faet that limnewwrk keeps many stnrlents tint nf inisehief ancl ull' the streets with scliowl :L great fleal inure. NYC woulfln't think it sneh a task to etnne each clay. I hc-heve a certain .Net of I'1lI'lI1l.lllt'Ill states that ehilclren within high school age . . . shhnlcl not wurl' more than ci--'ht llUlll'S a at night, I think on thc whole, it causes ,. . .X U . 1 clav. llns law is hroken heeanse the aver- inneh nnhamnness. I know the tc-aeheis - . . I l . . age stnclent works appruxnnatelv ten Iiunrs wont agree with nie, hut I ani speaking' for md ' ' nclingf the time he takes to flu his hmne- all the sehulars tit' to-day. S work. XX e sit inthe IIIICUII-Iltililllllbltl tlesks of this 'I-he Iwmizmt lmlms uf 'pug rg- WU,-If U.,-by lt 'N 'flf'l'l ll tl,l'N't1Fl'mI 'll dal mm diligently Irwin nine in the inurning nntil Innr tielnek. .Xtter this time, I, think we - - - shunlcl he ahle to cltv as we wish-within fnnr ueluek in the atternuon. I, fur one . , think that the time after that shonlcl he F't'5 'l, I C llI'S0'wlm uhh' to cnlul' Iiccliw' their own. I'lease cIun't think me hitter, tion til some sort' perhaps, but M-wi. HH' you-H, only Ymmg. wmv. Klnst stntlents love to get togctlier after ' ' selnnvl hnnrs ancl gm clown to 'IQIIOINSOIIIS tn llfllil'5lI'fl Mflsml- XII'- gossip over :t inarshinallnw sunclae, go to 0 haskethall or huekev QJILIIICS and tu the inuvies at night. If they clicln't have any Ilorutliy RIC.-Mr. lfirkwoml, what will hmm.wm.k thq. Could dn thcic thmgs nt flu if nt gmt nicaslts at txanl tnnt. oftener and really have loarls of Inn. Klr. lQil'lm'1vmls-I think IRI eall a tltmetor. THE TATLER 33 w AND FICTION JEAN scR1MGEoUR, GRADE XIII Life's Like That QFirst Prize Iissayj joe Doake learned to creep when only nine months oldg he had just mastered this mode of transportation when someone started him walking. By the time he was three, he could walk very well, in fact, he was an expert, a professional. Someone gave him a tricycle and he had to start all over again, this time learning to peralnbu- late in a twisted mass of steel with three wheels. He became a master in that art before he was live, and being live, an expert tricycle driver and having two new teeth, he felt that he had reached his zenith. The poor lad was se11t to school when he was six. The first day he felt very proud, until he found that he was a dunceg he could neither read nor write nor do arithmetic. His star sank quickly below the horizon, and he knew his decline had set in. He despaired of ever being anything. However, Joe had not yet reached his golden age. Eight years later Joe again found himself on top of the world. He was in eighth gradeg he could read, write, ride a bike and even pronounce a few twenty- tive-cent words. He was one of the senior studentsg in fact, public school life revolved about joe Doakeg he was the centre of school life. Joe had, he was sure, finally reached his ultimate goalg he was master of the universe, second to none, and what's more, he was fourteen years old. The next time we saw Joe, he had just started high school and he found himself again pushed to the bottom of the line. I-Ie was disconsolateg he coulcln't speak a word of algebra, his trigonometric computation was atrocious and he was overshadowed by so many people who knew more than he did. joe was indeed despondentg he was so at odds with the world that he considered suicide or the Foreign Legion as his only chances. Rising, by virtue of a dauntless spirit, from the depths of despair, Joe found him- self, some five long years later, as a fifth former, in a truly enviable position. He wondered if he ever had been a lirst former and disgustedly decided that kids were dumber than when he had been young. 34 joe Doake was one of those lucky souls who went to college. Here we found joe again crest-fallen, dejected and miserable. He was a frosh , the lowest form of col- lege life, no longer a proud senior student, but rather a lowly freshman. However, joe, being a man of undaunted spirit, over- came this complex and a few years later we saw him as a proud college graduate, with the world at his linger-tips. He knew every thing from the abscissa periderm to the endogenous origin of buds. Joe found a job in a mining corporation. He was cocksure when he took on the job, but when he met the grizzled crew with whom he was to work, his old complex re- turned. He felt lower than he had even as a frosh g he was a tenderfoot, a green- horn, a novice. To be brief, he was dis- gusted with his own insignificance. joe Doake's name rose steadily in the mining world and recently he retired on a substantial annual income. Yes, joe was satisfied: he had made a success of life. He had overcome many difficulties. Through- out his life he had been pushed down and had sprung up again, had been ploughed under, only to grow more vigorously the next season. joe had beaten the world at its own game. He was a success. joe died shortly after his retirement. Now someone is trying to teach Joe Doake, the greenhorn, how to play a harp or is it to shovel coal! In any case, joe is again at the bottom of the ladder. Richard Rokeby, XIII. KEEP SMILING If things don't always suit your ways, And if you spoil one of your days, Keep smiling. If the heavens should sometimes blow Driving rain instead of snow, Keep smiling. ' If you would like to groan and moan, Because your toenails are ingrown, Keep smiling. For what's the use of moping Wound? Grouches put us underground. Keep smiling. K. W. Webster, XIII. THE TATLER Seen From the Choir-Loft tSecond Prize Essayj It was a typical August afternoon, hot and sultry, and in the small country church there were gathered, as there was on every Sunday afternoon, hfteen or twenty of the most faithful of the somewhat diminished congregation. The atmosphere, inside, was warm and drowsy with a little of that damp mustiness which seems to pcrvade the interiors of all such sacred buildings in spite of the fact that the windows are raised. Close to the lofty ceiling three hornets spun dizzily in their droning flight: now and then they swooped down over the scattered heads of the congregation or came to rest on the pulpit unnoticed by the patient minister but thoroughly enjoyed by the small boys. In the paths of light which filtered through the stained glass of the narrow windows, tiny, minute dust particles hung suspended. Bright rays of red and yellow fell across the backs of the seats, lay on the floor or rested on the heads of the small company. Outside, a bird twittered and a noisy vehi- cle sped past on the dusty road, causing some of the younger members of the con- gregation to stretch their necks cautiously, endeavouring to see out the window. The minister boomed louder with his deep, sonorous voice and emphasized his point by bringing his large hand down hard on the frail-looking pulpit. This last was perhaps an effort to regain the attention of his distracted audience or perhaps to arouse the gray-haired woman in the second seat whose head was beginning to bob dan erousl ' low, but remained com letel 'gt 3 I P .Y oblivious to his threats and energetic pounds. The congregation shifted. A large, over- bearing woman in the back seat indignantly prodded the ribs of the wizened, shrivelled- up man beside her. Failing to receive any response other than his soft, unconscious snores, she sighed resignedly and returned her attention to the sermon. Over in the left corner, an over-sized adolescent, grinning broadly, was amusing himself by untying the ribbons on the long pig-tails of the shy little girl seated in front of him. Her frowning and squirming seemed to delight him and he grasped the braids more firmly and proceeded to tie them together. THE TATLER ..4...a. 4?.W V - The minister's voice which had been droning on gently, patiently, was about to rise to a Crescendo, when he was interrupted by the loud crack of a hard-backed hynm book as it descended on a too-friendly hornet which had dared to land within reaching distance of a mischievous-looking little boy whose face now bore a look of proud satisfaction. Beside him sat his mother, pink-faced and tight-lipped. Her face bore the threat of a future punishment. The minister, seemingly choosing to be- lieve that the incident was performed in self-defense, turned away and directed his speech to a very old couple in the centre aisle, who sat placidly, piously gazing at him and attentively listening to each word. This at least was encouraging. The service progressed uneventfully, ex- cept for the occasional howl of an infant, until it came to a close with the announce- ment of the last hymn. Then, as the first chords of the organ sounded, the gray- haired woman in the second seat, being sud- denly awakened, sprang to her-feet and grasped her hymnal, only to find that she was the only one standing. Persistently, even though embarrassed, she held her ground, waiting till the organist had fin- ished playing the opening bars and the rest of the congregation had arisen stretching and smothering their yawns. She was the only one who seemed refreshed and I imagine this must have dampened the min- ister's triumph over having for once suc- ceeded in arousing her. As soon as the last straggling strains of song had drifted away and the benediction had been pronounced, the minister sank into his seat behind the pulpit and taking out a large white handkerchief, mopped his heat- ed brow. Ruby Makins, Xlll. Late ! On the fatal morning of Wednesday. january 25th, 1950, at 9:01 a.m., a be- draggled, baggy-eyed, half-dressed creature who could easily be discerned as a typical T.D.H.S. student, clattered up a flight of stairs, jerked open a door and burst into a room. A few seconds later this bizarre mon- strosity of mankind gently opened the same door and wearily trudged up those innnor- tal stairs which lead to The Office. 35 Such was my plight: I had been late--but only one minute late, for by the time I had reached my room my Illickey Mouse watch said precisely 9:01 a.1n. After I had dragged myself up those two creaky flights of stairs with the aid of that mighty and useful invention-the bannister, the terrible blow came-someone tor I should say perhaps half the student bodyj was there ahead of me patiently awaiting their doom. As I slowly passed along the line I recog- nized many of my old friends whom I had met before in the same place and who had been in the same predicament. Finally I came to the front door of Mr. I'Iay's room where I managed, with the help of a friend, to squeeze into this queue. A novel idea, quite practical too, occurred to me while standing there patiently await- ing that ever prized, widely-known and ac- claimed admit slip. Folding beds should be built into the walls so that they could al- ways be at the disposal of us punctual searchers of knowledge. As the dreaded moment rapidly ap- proached I steeled myself for that ever- pleasing interview and I was only too thankful that I had taken my vitamin and iron pills at breakfast. The moment arrived, tNeed I say 1l1OI'6?5. I guess that I was just one of the more for- tunate ones, for I emerged from that much- visited place not only with a detention, a threat of expulsion from school the next time I was late, and a good sound repri- mand, but above all with that priceless white piece of paper with the black letter- ing and the grey, legible t?j hand-writing with which we are all only too familiar. I descended the stairs to my home-room, elated, for I felt that I had a new lease on life and anyway I did have something to look forward to-classes tugh QQKQXLSQJQQJ I For fifteen minutes I had waited for this supreme moment-when I again would be able to open the familiar door to my room. I sadly handed my prized and priceless piece of paper to one of our most beloved friends, the teacher, and sauntered down the aisle to my seat at the back of the room where I sank into obscurity and slumber, content that I had accomplished something so early in the morning, for it was now only 0:16 a.ni. Douglas lfckel, XII. 36 I can't remember ever having seen the mirror, but it helps to know it's there. The Dark Intruder tlfirst Prize Short Story! The last of the evening's lights was turned off in the rustic brick dwelling shortly after midnight, leaving the yard and neighbouring street to the stillness of the night. lfrom the shadows of the tall hedge the entire yard could be seen by the means of the moonlight, which was continually growing in brightness. Above the broad porch a window was propped open and the cnrtain hung limply over the sill, awaiting the breeze which had for long desisted. Now, reinspired by the quiet, the breeze again arose and inexplicably billowed the curtain from the window, The breeze caused the tops of the dark hedge to sway gently and now the shadows could be seen moving in the foliage. On another look one would surmise that all the shadows were not constituted by the dense- ness of the hedge. One shadow, in particu- lar, was no mere hallucination. .Ns the THE TATLER Hi-2 D' moonlight increased in intensity it could be seen that this shadow was a man. He was clad in a dark overcoat and had his hat pulled low on his forehead. Obviously his intent was to enter the old farm-style dwelling. and as he moved along in the shadow of the hedge he knew it would be sheer lunacy to attempt the deed until the inhabitants of the house were safely in the arms of Morpheus. As he neared the porch the man looked up at the window and pictured in his mind the jovial expression on her face, which would be changed to one of surprise if she knew his presence in the yard. Mr. Kimbel knew what fearful railleries he would have to face in the morning when he told his wife that, despite all he had said earlier, he had decided not 'to leave her. He had reached his decision when he had missed the nine o'clock milk train. Harvey Smith, Xlll. 0ii. An Experience With Invisible Paint tSecond Prize Short Storyj The noted artist fastened securely, by the turn of a worn key, the paintless door whose duty was to keep out all humans. A look of pride carried itself on his face, as he descended the narrow dusky steps to the busy street. Why shouldn't he be satisfied, with only one more ligure to portray in his masterpiece? Behind a locked door stood, in all its array, his so-called masterpiece. The art- ist's board-form guarded in its arms the precious and costly painting. A few last rays of the sunny day found their way in through the scanty soiled curtains reveal- ing a chance-medley of dyed rainbow rays, stained-handled brushes, a rnuch-used broom, a piece of canvas concealing several unfinished pieces, and a shelf where sat in disciplined order the bottles of oil paint. One little can lay sleeping in the dark corner behind a useless box. Now the last lingering beams of day fled allowing the in- habitants of the miserable room to rest in peace until next morning. , At exactly nine o'clock next morning the artist burst into his workshop. He was none too soon either, because scarcely had he time to run the broom over the cracked and rolling floor, put on his faded greyish-blue smock, or rush the comb through his over- grown black hair. A manly knock partly opened the none- THE TATLER too-strongly-made door. Excitement and suspense caused the artist's whole frame to tremble. Xlihen he stood face to face with his new model, he would know whether or not his painting would be completed by to- night. His anxiety was not prolonged more than two seconds. The features of his visitor were not quite what he had hoped for in his dreams, but he decided that a per- fect model could not be found in his poor suburb of the city. The artist set to work at once not wish- ing to waste precious and costly time. It was costly, for each hour meant another ten dollars from his already empty pocket. At three o'clock the same afternoon only the face remained to be filled in. It was a certainty then, that the last touches could be applied by five o'clock. At three min- utes to five the paint-oozing brush was dipped in solution before resuming its posi- tion with the other brushes. The model took his departure, happy as a schoolboy on the iirst day of holidays, with an eighty dollar cheque in his vest pocket. Trailing him was a man with a mournful expression on his tired face. The sorrowful news would have to be told to his darling tive-year-old daughter. That would be more dreadful than having his masterpiece a failure. His slow, weary, and heavy steps reached their goal too soon for his pleasure. His little Bunny, as he had nick-named her, was listening for his footsteps. He avoided telling her till after their supper of thin soup. Before retiring he discovered that care- lessly he had left an important paper at his studio. Bunny was only too glad to run and get it for him. Now, she thought, she would be able to get a glimpse of the won- derful painting. In no time at all she had reached the door of her father's studio. In the dark she fell over an old box, and her hand caught hold of a small round can. In the dark she tried to be careful, but as luck would have it she knocked against the prized painting and splashed the contents of the can over the newly-formed iigure. Horror struck, she ran to tell her father. After her father arrived, he realized that because of her blunder the main figure- that of Jesus-was now perfect, it had only the vague outline of hands, feet, and head remaining. Betty Williams, XIII. 37 i M was ee.- -Qfw fa WY A ee J 't W' , Www? iq ' jr, wry, J - , ,M f fmgjgzrf Q ,dl L 3 l ' i , IQ l fjlf ' ' A A Z 474 r Hy! - - ... - sf A C 3- . , '- ..... - i , f -s , .- ' i . I , d x ' gl ,ji Ili' ' ' f , 1 .-.-f: T if ff ,ff 4 ,dj ff W , U ffZ7777f7jflff7f f7W7f f!!Wffg!WMWf f IMWE7' ffff777ff2wf0f Ijfffffgffffffiffff st -.10 - , I .,,x hull! , . f ia elfe so s s 1 N tj .e . .fi -1- rf Q iy-.- efiiiii f i ' ' 0 , - .19 . fl ii l U fl . 1 l, , ff' Ai 4: Q2 7 ' if fi 1- , . I Jil' X gg 'f' l mx I Q f i -- 2 Q- Q - 'F' I AU lX ig?-gi -3 1 f fl -. --- f 'f1fWWWHf1WW WWW fff WI .vfmwwwmowfff Mwffffm4m,ff IT'S A MAN'S WORLD IN T. D. H. S. First Prize Cartoon Edith Moon, Xll Silence Silence is one of those golden things of which we citizens of the modern enlight- ened world know little. Many people dis- regard silence, and of those who stress it as a virtue, few know its true meaning. True Silence is seldom achieved. A sound-proofed dwelling may bear the outward appearance of silence, but, beneath the veneer of appearances there is external strife-strife of thoughts, words and actions which destroy the idea of silence. The lull before a summer storm may be considered by many as silence, but the background of tinklings, chirpings and nest- lings of hidden beings among the grass and leaves destroy silence. Besides the stirring insect life, there is a tension in the air, a foreboding of the approaching storm. 38 Although this is not true silence it is much nearer to silence than that which is obtained by sound-proofing and ear-plug- ging. In the thick of a heavy, steady, windless, quiet snow storm, a measure of silence may be obtained. The air heavy with snow bears a feeling of silence, utter peace and quiet. However, this silence is shattered by the collision of legions of tiny floating ice particles, colliding with one another and with the stark reality of cold immovable objects on the earth. Many people consider that silence can be achieved only while asleep. To them, sleep is utter solitude, but about them, the quiet- ness is broken by the whisper of the wind, the croak of frogs and the pattering of tiny feet as myriads of minute creatures journey THE TATLER 4 W' The Mim- forth to kill and eat or be eaten. The pres- ence of these sounds destroys perfect silence. To the casual observer, a class during ex- aminations is an example of perfect silence. However, the frequent crumpling of a page, shuffling of feet and continued scratching of nibs and noggins exclude all real possi- bility of silence. The short pause after the prolonged clat- tering, clanging and grinding of an onrush- ing train may give an observer the sensa- tion of silence. It may appear to be silence, but it is caused by the utter distraction of the auditory channels and for this reason cannot be real silence. True silence can be gained only by a com- bination of quietude of mind and utter ab- sence of external disturbance. For this reason, silence is as rare as gold and is often. unknown to those who have riches. Peace of mind comes from a total lack of worldli- ness and freedom from pricks of conscience. Seldom can a combination of these be found in this tumultuous world. Therefore silence in its true form is unknown to the masses of people in the world. . Richard Rokeby, XIII. wi T 'BT tllonourable Mention, Short Storyj lt was many years ago, as men reckon time, that there lived in a small village of China a crafty miser. The Chinese have always been predominantly a poor nation materially-though they are rich in philo- sophical learning-and the village, where lived the miser was no exception. There were few, if any, in the poverty- stricken little community who were not under the shadow of debt to the ugly little miser. Among these was an old peasant farmer whose simple honesty made him feel obligated to pay the stupendous sum which Fate had caused him to owe to the shrewd miser. It was of no great surprise -or concern-to the people of the village that, when the old farmer died, worn out by life of hard, unceasing labour, the debt was still uppaid. Scarcely had the unimpressive funeral ended, when the miser left his home to take an inventory of the old farmer's simple hut. Perhaps, he thought, I may nnd some- thing of value to partially pay the debt, al- though not likely. THE TATLER u I His rich clothes furnished a sharp con- trast to the barren landscape of the country from which the inhabitants had striven for centuries to wring a pitiful existence, but his face, a dirty sickly yellow with deep wrinkles, blended perfectly with the dry, cracked soil as he approached the rude dwelling. He entered the little hut with an air of disgust and surveyed the few poor, simple furnishings. The miser was annoyed at the worthlessness of his late debtor's posses- sions. Surely, he muttered angrily, in his long, useless life he must have saved or acquired something of value. He had no friends or relatives on whom to waste money. He examined the table, chair, lamp . . . then began frantically to search every darkened corner-in vain! The miser felt that he was being cheated. Anger swelled within him and he kicked at the dirt floor. Seizing an ancient vase, inscribed as a gift from mother to son, he hurled it through the only window, screaming insanely, Sen- timental old fool! Villain! Thief! As he heard the vase smash on the hard rocks outside, into innumerable fragments, his anger was strangely satisfied, it cooled, and subsided. In the brilliant light of sun- set, he left the hut and strode home. Late that night, the miser vainly fought wakefulness as sounds of revelry drifted from the village into his room. Despairing of sleep, he rose, dressed, and hurried into the village, now bright with the light of many fires. Uttering an angry curse, he approached one of the conflagrations, the happy chatter ceased and the peasants stared at him in silent awe as he screamed, VVhat have you fools to celebrate that per- mits you to keep your superiors from their X pu slumbers. All seemed stricken with dumbness at his words. Answer me l shouted the enraged miser. O noble sir, answered one, bowing humbly, to-day, as some of us were re- turning from our daily labour in the fields, and as we were passing the hut of our late- departed brother, the gods showered a rare blessing upon us. Beside the road, in the shattered pieces of an old vase, scattered among the rocks, we discovered the great- est hoard of money any of us has ever seen. Gary Miller, Xll. 39 ON HAVING NOTHING TO D0 My examinations finished and should be handed in,- The people round me study, in fact, they all have been Doing so for half an hour. Alas! I cannot follow their tedious occupation, For I left all books but French at home, in dread anticipation Of a tiring, gruelling, time-consuming, quite horrible ordeal, And I thought for sure that all my time would be completely sealed With verbs and authors, sight translation, I participe passe, And the hundred million other things we're s'posed to know each day. But now I'm done, I've checked and checked,' no error can there be! And I should like to study Latin and geometry. But woe is me! I cannot do, for of these books I've none . . . What good is it to me to have my French exam all done? Hence you will see, with chemistry, geo- metry and Latin All bearing down, reminding me that I am far from through, This morning I left these at home . . . at home just where they sat, 'n' Now alas, I sit and wait, for I have nought to do! R. Jones, XII. 0 My Impressions of the New T.D.H.S. flionourable Mention-Essayj September the third, 1950, I marched proudly up toward the flagstone terrace of T.D.H.S. situated on the southern slope of Tillson Avenue. There, I was greeted by a doorman who smilingly bowed and opened the door. As I stepped inside, I was met by a hum of pleasant voices mingling to- gether over the soft liquid mellow tones of Billy Ekstine. I walked freely, unhamp- ered by books, as a porter had previously relieved me of them. As I proceeded down the cool, wide corri- dor, stopping once for a cool tall glass of orangeade at the soft-drink booth, I peered into one of the many rooms, where plush- lined seats awaited their willing occupants. There, I noticed a new teacher writing on one of the huge blackboards. Changing her mind she pressed a lever and a sheet of new board slid in place of the other one, thus eliminating chalk dust and the weary work of cleaning. 40 I then proceeded to the second floor, taking advantage of one of the numerous escalators scattered throughout the build- ing. Nowhere was there confusion or commo- tion on this, the first day of school. Infor- mation booths were on each Hoor for stu- dents wide-eyed with wonderment and joy. Being a fourth-former I tried not to show my ecstasy over the chrome-finished labora- tories, where Mr. Sinclair would commence his teaching of atomic energy, the padded stools with their high backs and head-rests, the electric fans that would immediately remove any gaseous smell or odour, and the intricate and mysterious apparatus that would assist us in doing experiments in splitting atoms or making engines for jet- powered aeroplanes. From the laboratories I went next to the gymnasium. The skylight above afforded natural lighting, the yard-wide baskets would assist us in gaining needed points, and the padded walls and non-skid floor, all combined to make a gym each of us could be proud of. I ventured then, to the locker rooms with their wide, spacious closets complete with hanger and shoe shelf. The rooms were comfortably heated and nowhere was there any jostling or pushing. I visited next the Home Economics room with its beautiful Home Freezer, Bendix washing machine and all the accessories necessary in the up-to-date millionaire's home. Then I ventured into the Work Shop with its beautifully carved statues and models produced by the boys themselves. For the first few weeks of school, things went along very smoothly. I loved our Home Economics course with sewing and cooking, and I am sure the boys enjoyed their Arts and Crafts course, but there seemed to be no close harmony. No one A.B. would dare put L on the immaculate X.Y. polished desks. The live-foot span between desks eliminated tripping, and the two gyms even removed the friendly weekly quarrels between the boys and girls as to whose gym it was. Yes, strange as it may seem, by the end of September I was wishing for something I thought I would never want to hear again -that old familiar call of the desperate, To your classes! Clear the halls! Joyce Hibbert, XIA. THE TATLER 11 F I ,VV I,-4 Q 1 Z WHEE ! ! ! by Anita Hall, XIII A National Highway For Canadians A subject of no little controversy in our controversial age is the subject of a national highway. It is a subject that has ,held its own in the national melting pot for some years now, and it remains nearly as hard and unyielding as it seemed when it was first set into the tire, though it might be said that considerable heat has been applied. The subject has held its own in a hard- pressed Parliament through tides of war, threatened war, threats of internal collapse, and the political spring tide of national elec- tion. lt seems that no matter what import- ant discussion is waging in the House, some insignificant member from some remote constituency of some remote province is bound to rise from his chair, clear his throat, and shout, Mr, Speaker, question please! Now, Honourable Gentlemen, ex- actly why should we not have a national highway? Such a question raises a stubborn prob- lem. Whether to, or whether not to have a national highway supposedly was decided during the course of the Second VVorld VVar. Finding an answer to satisfy our inquisitive gentleman is therefore, rather difficult, and not a little ticklish, for a subject that has hung for so long over the heads of our venerable authorities is bound to rule on their jostled nerve ends with an unpolished edge. First, the questioner could be told that a national highway is essential to national communication over the length of our vast dominion. In the event of war such a road would, in fact, be most vital. The German super highway, which gave excellent traffic circulation and provided almost impossible bomb targets, was a factual illustration of this use. Also, the tourist has long sighed the lack THE TATLER I of high-grade roads in Canada, and in view of the nation's dwindling monetary re- serves, any good new road is important be- cause it would increase the American tour- ist trade, which already is no small source of dollars. Another point to be made is that a highway between the provinces would foster good interprovincial relationships of which our nation, sprawling as it does over a wide area and supporting many differing indus- tries, has an urgent need. Then, too, a growing nation such as Canada needs some- thing of which it can be justly proud, some- thing to which we, the inhabitants, can point and say with chesty tones, Now this is our national highway. It would be like a new suit of clothes, and there is no doubt that johnny Canuck needs a new suit of clothes. VVhile mulling over the need for coast-to- coast highway we might also bear in mind the vast mineral deposits that were un- covered during the laying of the transcon- tinental railroads. No one then had dreamed of such hidden wealth, and who knows to- day what may lie beneath the roadbed of a new highway which stretches from one sea to the next and in its course passes through great regions that have never before been closely examined. The main trouble between us and our prospective road is getting the project off the drawing board and, as it were, onto the map. In short, the project would cost money, as most good things do. Such an enfolding artery as is now proposed would quickly pay for itself but the provinces, over whose rugged terrain the road must be laid have had no end of objections and, like cats and dogs bickering over the delicacies in a juicy bone, have reached little agreement. Any question regarding a national high- way is therefore a debatable one, and here- in, I believe, lies the greatest importance, the greatest service which the road can achieve. It is no small task to build this road, but it will be done. We all want it to be done. Through the bickering, the finan- cial problems, and the surmounting of large obstacles, there will come a new and broad- er understanding within Canada and among Canadians, and a fine new pulse will be felt which will travel unhindered along a great new artery-our new national highway. Donald Lee, XIII. 41 A Glimpse of Vancouver VVhile perusing my joumal de voyages which I kept during my trip out west last summer, I came upon my written impres- sions of Vancouver, and this prompted me to write a short article on my visit there. Vancouver, the Gateway to the Orient, harbours within itself a little Chinese col- ony. There, in the older section of the city, the musty Oriental shops offer such bizarre items as bean paste, syrupy ginger and jas- mine tea, all considered great delicacies by the Chinese. Herbs are also imported from China and what through my eyes was a bunch of limp weeds was sold for tonics and medicine. Gullible tourists payrthirty cents for min- ute, crumbling plaster figurines of coolies, rickshaws and pagodas and I imagine the Chinese proprietors smile to themselves as did our forefathers when selling beads to the Indians. Cleanliness didn't seem to be a prominent aspect of Chinatown and I was quite reliev- ed to leave that rickety old section of the city and delighted to learn that I was to have supper in Stanley Park and later see a stage production in the outdoor theatre there. Stanley Park, spreading over eight hun- dred acres combines a Marine Drive along the Pacific with magnificent flower beds, totem poles, bridle paths and a zoo. A host ofgardeners care for the spacious beds of various flowers. VVhen we praised the carnations to the caretaker he gracious- ly picked one for each of us, commenting that he knew a hint when he heard one. Taking advantage of the fellow's generosity I snatched a shiny holly leaf from a nearby bush and dropped it twice as quickly when I felt the sharp edges cutting my hand. After a lengthy tour of the park we arriv- ed at the Theatre under the Stars where plays and musicals have been presented for the last ten years. The citizens of Van- couver who own and operate the Theatre through-a Board of Park Commissioners have reason to be proud of the success of this unique Canadian venture. We took our seats out in the open and listened to the Pacific rolling in on the shore as the evening darkened and Bloom- er Girl began. Such minor disturbances as the peacocks quarrelling or the park cannon loudly resounding I only vaguely remember 42 as part of that very fascinating night. We left Vancouver by the Fraser River Canyon the next day and as we jolted along the steep mountainside I was still scribbling Vancouver's praise in my diary. Ann Dean, XII. A Nightmare-Its Cause and Effect I was extremely hungry that night and my raid on the ice-box yielded a luscious treasure-cold chicken, dill pickles, salami, and cherry preserve! After I had glutton- ously stuffed myself until my tightening waistband warned me that it was time I terminated my feast, off I toddled to bed. Sometime during the night I found myself precipitated into the midst of a horrifying nightmare. Huge dill pickles marched be- fore my eyes, leering at me and continually bobbing up and down in some fantastically primitive rhythm! Limbless chickens with dismal, dismembered visages, accused me, in spectral tones, of devouring their legs! Bunches of succulent cherries dangled tan- talizingly in front of my nose, just out of reach! Cherries, cherries everywhere, and not a bit to bite! just when I felt myself to be on the brink of insanity, terrified by these hallucinations the pickles became reinspired into even greater animation! I lunged forward to attack them! The frightening repercus- sion, caused by the bed-springs giving way, startled me into wakefulness and I knew that the whole horror had been just a dream. Now some people may surmise that my midnight snack was the cause of my night- mare. Fortunately I am not cursed with such credulity, because I happen to know that the only food which makes me dream is limburger cheese! I don't even have to eat it. The odour is enough! Besides, no dill pickle has ever turned traitor on me, except when I had the mumps! jean Scrimgeour, XIII. jx- K ir, --ll-i I Miss McIntosh freading from Romeo and Julietj: 'XVhat's in a name? That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet.' Richard, paraphrase this. Richard Jones: NVhy are names impor- tant? This play by any other title would be as bad. THE TATLER A Country Store One bright Saturday morning I arose in good spirits. The thought of being con- fronted with the four grey walls of school was far from my mind, but I was soon to be forced into view of a still more drab struc- ture than school, for a small village west of Tillsonburg is unique in having on its only corner a structure as old as the tiny village itself. I hopefully strode under the upheld re- mains of the once-massive veranda, and pulled the door off its hinges as I hurried into the entry-way. There are two doors through which a persevering customer has to enter. The dilapidated storm door opens in, and has no window to warn you of an on- coming pedestrian: whereas, the heavy main door opens out. There is scarcely enough room through this needle eye, for a dozen Grade A eggs in the hands of a be- wildered person occupied in manipulating the uncommon door system to avoid be- coming a dozen cracked eggs. After having overcome this obstacle I ventured into the dismal interior of the store. This mid-Victorian structure se1'ves as a grocery, paint, hardware, shoe, and dry- goods store, post office and butcher shop, as well as a town hall and business centre. The ceiling presents an appearance not unlike that of a war ship with its dark grey paint. The once adhesive plaster is now draped halfway to the floor and the strands of paper are spattered where over-anxious cans of tomatoes have fermented ploded. - and ex- My eyes stealthily followed the lines of interwoven electrical wiring, left exposed on the ceiling, to the back of the store where two by the post office twhich measures fourj is situated. The former owner, now retired, still retains his job as post-master and hides in this den throughout the day. The Christmas rush of parcels and cards is quite a challenge to his ailing eye, and feeble hand. To preserve the ancient at- mosphere a sign near the post office reads, For a Merry Christmas, mail early. but, after all, the overloaded display window is still hung with red and green decorations and contains two cards of sun glasses. At the rear of the store, generally looked upon as the hardware section, hang seven dusty brooms from the old-fashioned rack nailed.to the ceiling. Also from this rack hang stable forks and manure brooms, not to mention the fly sprayers and coal-oil lanterns. Around the stove are placed four or five chairs, which have seen better days, for the benefit of the man who used to chase buf- falo out on the prairie, the one who shot the big buck up north last year, and any others who have nothing to do but spend an educa- tional afternoon around a hot stove. The tinny clank of the clock struggling desperately to strike ten o'clock startled me out of my stupor and I walked up to be waited upon. The store seemed unusually crowded with customers. I counted them. There were seventeen, but only three clerks who were doing everything humanly pos- sible to get us out of the way. Pushing my way through the rows of farmers who had been ordered by their wives to purchase the necessary domestic supplies for the coming week,'I served myself to a loaf of bread and squeezed out of this amazing structure, a country store. Bud Iietchabaw, XIII. Editorial tfontinued from I'age 181 spirit at all times and let it serve as an ex- ample to us in our studies as well as our sports, our extra-curricular activities and our daily life: let us try hard, be good sports, and above all, play fairly. For the memories, the school spirit, the fine example, we are grateful and for them we say, as we take our last farewell, Good- bye, old T.H.S.! goodbye and-thanks! , JUNGLE PHENOMENON . ' T -I v . A In A '. ., , if I' A . ' Papa Criss, Mama Cross, and Baby Criss-Cross THE TATLER . . -B. Grey, X ll 43 An Eloquent Waste-Paper Basket Oh, shades of Abraham Lincoln! The end of another exhausting day finally brings peace and tranquility to the 'worn-out waste-paper baskets now lined up in a mili- tant row to have their boiler-room baths! Their superior officer, the janitor, is very particular that they should be as sparkling as the driven snow before being put back in their respective class-room corners every morning. Now, however, their day's toil done, they can relax and let their hair down, so to speak, while the janitor eliminates the tor- nado-swept appearance of the school's upper regions with his indefatigable broom. All is serene for a space, but, as the gentle warmth gradually permeates their metal bodies, they begin to give voice in recount- ing the various experiences of their waste- paper day. Now lVIurgatroid, the Grade Thirteen waste-paper basket, is extremely voluble, so much so that her colleagues often refer to her in private as the babbling lip ! To- night, for instance, she is just about fed up with the weight of foolscap she has had to endure all day without so much as a by- your-leave! just to show you how exasper- ated she really is, let's listen in on the waste-paper-basket confabulation, I tell you those fifth-formers have abso- lutely no regard whatsoever for my delicate constitution, storms Murgatroid. All morning and all afternoon I've had to bear the brunt of a foolscap avalanche just be- cause they have an English examination to- morrow, and have to write out the meaning of words on literally miles of beaten pulp! I swear that Ken VVebster scribbled ro- tund until his fingers dropped off, and he has only to look in the mirror to find the meaning! Now when I was down in one of Grade Ten's class-rooms I will admit I had to be the receptacle for a good deal of gypsy bubble-gum, but at least it wasn't as soul- crushing as foolscap! Also the pupils, and very considerately too, always wrapped the sticky stuff in a piece of paper and carefully dropped it into my interior. Fifth-formers fire gum-wads from the back of the room, and half of the time either hit me a terrific whack or miss altogether. That is another thing I cannot abide-having a mound of messy rubbish cluttering up my corner ! 44 Oh, Murgatroidf' stammers timid Mor- timer from Grade Nine VA, I-l should think you would be proud to have the hon- our of gathering up fifthyformfs trash. Proud! Honour! ejaculates Murga- troid. VVhy the weight of that superior refuse so exhausts me that I can scarcely articulate at the end of the day! An honour K Oh, I think l'm going to faint ! Oh, shrieks Twelve. Thus the rest of the gallant waste-paper rally to the aid of their eloquent she thinks she's going to faint! copycat Hortense from Grade baskets comrade, who, for two whole blessed min- utes, is completely wordless! Jean Scrimgeour, Xlll. l-i-0--- fi, X A THE PRISONER Dedicated to Bill Mackie The door crashed shut behind him and the Prisoner stood alone. Fear squeezed strength from his body as he faced the awful throne Where sat his stern judge, as stern and as inscrutable as stone, But eyes that gleamed with pity, not with hate. The Prisoner's hands were clammy and were clutched in desperate dread, But his heart grew calm and penitentg he sadly bowed his head. He heard but hollow echoes, as the judge's voice then said What torment was to be his penal fate. The Prisoner sat alone, within his dark and dismal cell. From far distant came the ringing of ai cheery-sounding bell, Free laughter of free people in the silence seemed to swell And fill vast, empty shadows darkness cast. Eternal condemnation! Alas, wilt thou never emi? Oh, imprisonment unending! Have I not a single friend? Some simple aid, a comforting word, to this confine to send? Tlae door swung open . . . he was free at ast! K And since our subject's Mackie, I hardly need to mention That this was not the only time he was found in like detention! G. Miller. XII. THE TATLER Can You Imagine The Surprise Of 10A If .... Rob Galloway could answer a history question. john Horley volunteered an answer in class. Dick Gregson didn't win the Public Speaking Cup. Cyril Demeyere had no one to hide be- hind. Maurice DeKindt once said, I hate my- self. Anthony DeVos got over being shy. Andrew Spriet failed in Math. Oscar Legein didn't ask to get a drink at the end of a period. Irving Horton admitted that Fay was his sister. Bob Burnett stopped talking to Arabelle. Wayne Bradtield came to school with his eyes open. Lois Butcher arrived at school by 8:55 a.m. XN'inifred Collings stayed home for a day. Eunice Cowell wore something besides plaid skirts. Albert lipple didn't fall down the stairs Joan Fitzgerald had no mistakes in her French. Ann Gross didn't talk for nine periods. Fay Horton were present for two con- secutive days. Wally Hoyle kept his mouth shut in Mr. Taylor's class. Shirley jackson ever talked in class. Shirley Jenson refused to lend her home- work. John Lang didn't jiggle the floor. Helen Nezezon were never bothered by W.H. Mary Townsend understood Math. Dixie Grant and Theresa Burvill raised their voices. Donna Franklin did something she shouldn't in class. Martha Hillner didn't chatter with Yvonne. Lorraine Chute gave us reporters some- thing to talk about. joyce Hicks resolved to stay away from IOB. Marion Jones ever faced anything but the front of the room. Wally Hoyle ever faced anything but the back! By Eva I-Ieckford, W. Collings, D. Frank- every time he hurried. lin. XA GI G sQii?nlffs ' Ja X ! ,4 ,ik l ll X A A I, 4 .fig 'x ,R i J Anita HAI-1.211 Second Prize Cartoon THE TATLER 45 SENIOR BASKETBALL STANDING: Mr. Sinclair, W. Berko, C. Baldwin, G. Gyulveszi, D. Richards, H. Smith. KNEELING: D. Eckel, G. Wilson, R. Peacock, N. More, R. Mannell. Boys' Sports Doug lickel, XII Due to the influx of students a great many more contestants participated in both school and inter-form sports. This is a def- inite indication that 'Tillsonburg is not only going to have better athletes but more of them. ' Two reasons for the greater participation in school sports are found in volley ball which was re-introduced to the boys of the school and the gymando contests which were held in the lower forms. This year because of the increase in the student body, we are now classed in W.O.S.S.JX. Senior A grouping. Although Lady Luck .did not smile on us this year, we did make a good showing and the other schools will he watching Tillsonburg's dust fly in the near future twe hopej. 46 TRACK AND FIELD This year on account of the weather con- ditions the annual track and field meet was held over a period of two days. The field events took place on the campus on a Fri- day morning late in September. The fol- lowing Monday afternoon the track events were run off at the race track. The weath- er was not too promising but the spirits of both the competitors and spectators were high. In the Bantams no new records were established but thecompetition was keen a.nd when the smoke had cleared away, C. Thomas emerged as champion with li. Sowa a.nd VV. Coyle tied for runner-up. Standing Broad jump: A XYilliams, IC. Sowa. H. Floyd. Running Broad jump: XY. Coyle, -I. liar- 7:o, G. liesley. Hop-Step-jump: XV. Newman, A. Devos, D. lX'lcQuiggan. THE TATLER Shot Put: D. McQuiggan, D. Foster, D. Robinson. Pole Vault: NV, Watts, R. Tyrrell, C. Thomas. 100-yd. Dash: VV Vifatts, XY. Coyle, E. Sowa. 220-yd. Dash: WNV. Watts, E. Sowa. 440-yd. Dash: C. Thomas, R. Tyrrell, B. Franklin. 120-yd. Hurdles: C. Thomas, D. McQuig- gan, XV. Coyle. ' Because W. NVatts won the champion- ship last year he was ineligible this year. In the junior department the competition was extremely keen. P. Gibson and I. Hor- ton with eighteen points apiece tied for the junior championship. Paul jackson garn- ered ten points and was closely followed by j. Hutchinson and R. Nagy with nine and a half points each. Standing Broad jump: P. Gibson, R. Liv- ingston, L. Cowan. Running Broad jump: I. Hutchinson, A. Stover, D. Ostrander. Hop-Step-jump: I. Horton, R. Nagy, A. Spreet. Shot Put: I. Horton, R. Nagy, C. Hale. 100-yd. Dash: P. jackson, I. Horton, R. Nagy. 120-yd. Hurdles: I. Horton, R. Nagy, VV. Hale. Pole Vault: CGuess T.D.H.S. didn't have a high enough polej. 220-yd. Dash: P. jackson, P. Gibson, A. Stover. 440-yd. Dash: P. Gibson, I. Hutchinson, G. Carson. There weren't many entrants in the In- termediates this year and so the candidates were allowed to enter every event. The champion was Gary Miller who had a total of thirty points, closely followed by D. Rich- ards with twenty-eight points. Standing Broad jump: G. Miller, D. Rich- ards, G. Leatherdale. Running Broad jump: G. Miller, R. Rich- ards, R. Smith. Hop-Step-jump: G. Miller, D. Richards, R. Smith. Shot Put: D. Richards, G. Buckrell, G. Leatherdale. High jump: D. Richards, G. Leatherdale, N. Mason. Pole Vault: G. Leatherdale, D. Eckel, F. Knautz. ' 120-yd. Hurdles: D. Richards, R. Smith, D. Eckel. THE TATLER 100-yd. Dash: G. Miller, R. Smith, D. Eckel. 220-yd. Dash: G. Miller, D. Richards, R, Smith. 880-yd. Run: G. Miller, G. Horlick, D. Richards. The race for the Senior championship ended thus: R. Prickett first with eighteen points, G. Gyulveszi, second with sixteen points, S. Choma third with fifteen points. Standing Broad jump: S. Choma, R. Gib- son, D. Lee. Running Broad jump: S. Choma, R. Prickett, G. Gyulveszi. Hop-Step-jump: S. Choma, G. Gyul- veszi, G. Fentie. High jump: C. Swatridge, R. Mannell, C. Baldwin. Shot Put: K. Webster, D. Palmer, G. Fentie. Pole Vault: G. Gyulveszi, D. Palmer, C. Baldwin. 120-yd. Hurdles: G. Gyulveszi, D. Lee, G. Fentie. 100-yd. Dash: R. Prickett, R. Mannell, G. Gyulveszi. 220-yd. Dash: R. Prickett, R. Mannell, G. Gyulveszi. 880-yd. Run: R. Prickett, R. Gibson, D. Lee. I . .l0 i INTER-SCHOOL TRACK AND FIELD MEET The meet this year was held at Delhi on October 2. It is gratifying to know that most of the school was cheering on the bearers of the black and gold T.D.H.S. standards, for all the buses and many cars were pressed into service for the twelve- mile hike. The competition this year prov- ed to be quite stiff and the best Tillsonburg could do was to tie for the individual inter- mediate championship with G. Miller and H. Augustine of Delhi both obtaining eigh- teen points. We ended up in third place this year behind Delhi and Aylmer who were first and second respectively. In the Senior section, S. Choma garnered two seconds in the broad jump and in the hop-step-jump. R. Prickett carried off a third in the 220-yard dash and a second in the 880. R. Mannell placed fourth in the high jump while G. Gyulveszi and D. Palmer placed third in the hop-step-jump and the pole vault respectively. Tillsonburg made its best showing byvfar 47 ....i,.........L....,,....,,. A c ....- .,,,, .t, . SENIOR RUGBY STANDING: Mr. C. Hay, C. Baldwin, W. Eichenberg, R. Peacock, D. Richards, G. Gyul- veszi, J. Jones, R. Gibson. KNEELING: R. Mannell, K. Webster, D. Palmer, S. Mayorcsak, N. More. in the Intermediates, running up a grand total of fifty-eight points, but due to the system of division of points used at the meet took only second place in the final standing. In the IOO-yard dash G. Miller placed first and in the 220-yard dash it was G. Miller who ran second, followed by IJ. Richards in the third slot. The 440-yard dash was captured by XY. XVatts with ID. Richards fifth. ln the SSO, NY. XN'atts carried off third place money. K. Smith and G. Miller took fourth and second place honours respectively in the broad jmnp. Tillsonburg took both first and second places in the high jump when G. Leatherdale outjumped everyone for first place laurels with IJ. Richards second. 1 XYhen the pole vanlters had come down out of the clouds it was found that G. Leath- erdale was first in that division while IJ. Eckel was second. G. Miller out-hopped, out-stepped and out-jumped his competitors 48 in that event for another first. ID. Richards used his mighty arm to good advantage placing third in the shot put. The inter- mediate relay team consisting of XY. Xkatts, ID. Richards, IJ. lfckel and G. Miller combin- ed on their running ability and baton pass- ing to outdistance Norwich, Ingersoll, Ayl- mcr and Delhi in the relay. As it was pre- viously mentioned, G. Miller tied for the Intermediate championship. Ilere we take time out to commend Gary on a fine per- formance. The juniors made a fair showing too. II. jackson ran third in the 100-yard dash and second in the 220. IQ. Nagy placed third in the broad jump and first in the high jump. I Hutchinson garnered fourth place honours in the broad jump and fifth in the hop-step- jump. I. Ilorton was only out-jumped by A. Nagy in the high jump and put the shot for fourth place. P. Gibson carried off a second in the hop-step-jump while I'. THE TATLER JUNIOR RUGBY STANDING: W. Franklin, V. Harvey, N. Mason, R. lngraham, G. Buckrell, K. Ross, E.. Miners, I. Aldworth, G. Miller, P. Gibson, Mr. Hay. KNEELING: A. Cain, G. Taylor, I. Horton, P. Jackson, W. Watts, J. Leach, R. Rokeby, G. Leatherdale, G. Fentie, R. Seres pole-vaulted for fifth place. In the race for the .luvenile championship XY. Newman garnered two firsts, one in the high-jump, the other in the hop-step-jump, while XY. XYatts took two fifths in the 100- yard dash and in the hop-step-jump. ,Xlthough not many of the 'l'illsonhurg athletes sported the attractive rihhons de- noting' first, second, third, etc. place hon- ours, we do commend them for their wins, their sportsmanlike attitude, and the fact that they did their utmost. MQOML FOOTBALL The hlack and gold gridders got off to an early start this year. Practices were held before school had even started in Septemher and- the training' tl might addl was quite rugged in order to put the hoys in tip-top condition. The coaching duties fell ou Mr. llay's shoulders tuaturally, heing' the rughy THE TATLER Mason. eoachl hut this year he was ahly assisted h l-loh Phihhs, a former Mustang star who Har, the rugged ex-Yarsity lineman, nn or less acted as line coach teaching hoth tht former and new memhers o 1 5 z f tht squtd tht proper hlocking, tackling, etc. Holm Phi took over the hack-field and did a magnifi cent Joh showing the gridders many neu plays. Klany thanks go to hoth lloh l'hil1hs and Xlr. llay for an interesting st l son. More hoys played football this year th in ever hefore, with approximately tiftv of tht duced two teams, a Iirst and a second team The Hrst team played in the XX',tl.S.S X grouping. while the second team play with some schools in the surrounding' dis 49 li is Nli achieved much fame on the gridiron. . hlms district stars taking part. 'Villsonhtirg pio trict. lqhi 's year saw our first year in the l,on don District Athletic Association of VV.O.S.S.A. A competition. The first team, captained by Buzz Palmer, got off to a flying start when they won quite handily over Simcoe, another Senior A club, in exhibition by the score of twelve to zero. However, in the London District grouping the competition proved a little too stiff and the best the pride and joy of Tillsonburg could do was a thrilling tie with De La Salle. Possibly the best game of the year was played in 1.abatt's Park in London one dreary wet night against London Central. Although Tillsonburg lost, it was by only two points and in the last half of the game carried most of the play. It was the bril- liant work of the stalwarts on the line working in co-ordination with the clever back-iielders which threw a scare into the other teams in the league. The other teams constituting this league are London South, London Central, London Beck, Lon- don Tech, Arva and St. Thomas Collegiate. The scores are as follow: Tillsonburg-0 at St. Thomas-17 De La Salle-6 at Tillsonburg-6 Medway tArvaj-11 at Tillsonburg-5 Tillsonburg-6 at Central-8 South-18 at Tillsonburg-6 The second team which played a four- game schedule fared a little better, coming up with two wins and two losses. The future stars of Tillsonburg's senior ball club had the following scores in their games: Norwich-O at Tillsonburg-11 Tillsonburg-7 at Ingersoll-11 Tillsonburg-12 at Delhi-18 Tillsonburg-18 at Norwich-5 We congratulate Dave Richards on his selection as quarter-back for the Second All-Star Team of the district. 1 RUGBY BANQUET After the close of the 1949 rugby season, the T.D.H.S. gridders held a banquet in the Arlington Hotel to pay tribute to their coaches, Bob Phibbs and Mr. Hay. Almost the entire team was in attendance, and after the chicken for was it rabbit?j dinner, the team captain, Douglas Buzz Palmer, pre- sented gifts to Mr. Hay and Mr. Phibbs, on behalf of the team. Mr. S. Wightman, chairman of the Till- sonburg District High School Board and former principal, then introduced the speaker of the evening, jack Fairs. Mr. 50 Fairs, a former student of T.l-l.S. an Assistant Athletic Director at versity of VVestern Ontario, told about inter-collegiate rugby and its phases and coaching problems, and now the Uni- the boys many of illustrat- ing his talk with several interesting and humorous anecdotes. Following his pleas- ingly informal talk, Mr. Fairs showed movies of the Queens-XYestern game and several reels on American football. Principal VY. P. Kirkwood was a welcome guest at the banquet, but Bob Phibbs, owing to a Trojan basketball game, was regretta- bly forced to leave early. After a short period during which the speaker answered various questions, lien- neth XYebster thanked him on behalf of the team. And on behalf of the school, thank you, Messieurs Phibbs and Hay, for a thrilling, if slightly unsuccessful, season. BOYS' INTERI-'ORM BASKETBALL The interform games didn't seem to take so long this year as last, but on the whole, very good sportsmanship was displayed by all. As usual, first form was the first elim- inated. Second went next and fifth follow- ed in the tracks of its predecessors. leaving last year's champs, fourth, to battle it out with the upstarts from third. During the first two quarters of the play-off, fourth was leading 15-7 in a very tight game, but as time marched on, third miraculously tied the score making it 17-17. The game ended in favour of third form, Z7-21. The sea- son's top scorer was Clifford Russ and run- ner-up was Noel Mason. Play-Off Game Fourth: L21j-C. Russ, 3: j. Tanner, 6: G. Miller, 63 D. Palmer, 63 j. jones: R. I-leckadong L. Rodgers. Third: t27j-N. Mason, 8, C. 'Wilkinson 2, G. Fentie, 11: -I. Steele: A. Sharp, 23 R. Ingraham, 23 S. Mayorcsak, 23 G. Horlick: V. Harveyg C. Ronsong B. Truefitt 3 Fish: D. MacLennan, R. Mason. Clifford Russ, Xll. VOLLEY BALL T.D.H.S.'s dormant volley ball stars were given their golden opportunity this year when volley ball was revived. Although .there was no schedule there still is much dispute as to which was the winning team- - was it the junior Farmers or Pete's Prom- ising Pros? ' THE TATLER GYMANDO CONTESTS The 11sual l11ll i11 school athleties hetweeu rtiglwy ancl eatlets was tl1is year tIlliCIl up by tl1e tiyuiantlo k.tlllU'SlS. These were tests of tl1e all-rouncl athletie ahihty of tl.c Ull- trants consisting of tl1e following' siinple tial exercises: ehin the har, frtint-over-har, skin-the-eat. hang halauee ton parallelsj, twenty Ill1Sll-11115, hanrl stand, heacl stantl, te11 consecutive haskets, thirty eoiiseetitive haskets i11 :1 Illlllllltx antl ten foul shots. These ortleals were helcl tluring P.'l'. periorls for tl1e henefit tor hospitalizationl of grades ltl antl ll. HOCKEY Too 111uel1 l1istory homework l l BASKETBALL 'l'l1is yt-ar's senior haskethall squad failecl to keep up tl1e l-lllt' reeorcl estahlishefl hy last year's XX'.U.S.S..X. H Cll1lllllJS. lu the new g'l'tllllDll'lg' of tl1e l.tlIltlUll District Ath- letie .-Xssoeiation of XY.U.S.S..1X. A eonipe- 1 titiou tl1e goltl antl hlaek hasketeers fouutl l tl1e opposers too tough ancl in league play eoulrl iuanage only Ollt' win, tl1at a tllflllillg' .I TRACK WINNERS 36-33 Will over Medway early in the season. G' M' ler' R' Puckett' P' G'b'o ' I' Horton' , . .. ' ' Absent: C. Thomas. lhe first game of league play was a 01.e lmlm hiv to 1' llmmlx culltgmtt T11 tht NVltll a season total of 63 points followed last nunute of the game, tl1e local Cage i 1 lsely hy tl. l,CZlf.llL'l'tlZllC, tl1e Captain, w' l stars Zllll1UllQ'll they hatl the leather split-rt K K lm - - . .' 62 counters, almost every seeoncl just eoulth1't find the hooli ancl as :1 result, lost 27-26. 0 ' ' - liven i11 the highest scoring ganie ot the -V the ll'.0.5.5.:X. play-Offs. ' season l.:1tly l.nek tlicl not smile on thy 'l'illsonhurgfan: tio111e on 'l'illso11hurg! 'l'.lJ.ll.S. quintet and 'l'eeh took a thrilling Sllllflwiell fan: uX'vllIlt'S 'lqlllSOIlllt11'g', a -l'l-47 victory over the loeal Sflll'ltlZll'fl-lTCZll'- fliSCHSC?l' 0,-S. Tillsonhiirg fa11: Must he. 'l'hey'rc 111ak- 'l'illsonhurg clitl make a fi11e sliowingf i11 ing yfllll' tCZllll look sick. the 11ew groiniing with .Xrva, St. rlilltllllfls, -- llt-ek, Tech, t'entral. South, ancl lie l.:1 Salle l7iCli l'01lU0CliZ l was left lialfbackf' and the .luniors who lost all of tl1eir ltilgfllt' H1121 llulllleri l was left fullback. gauies showt-tl prouiise of some real future Ntlel MIISUHZ l was left off tl1e team. stars. 'I'he otltl thing ahout the 'lilllSOlllJl11'Q lfVf'1'5'Hl1C lf1lHWS twe hopej tl1at Dave Senior haskethall team is that tl1ey never lQlt'llZll'tlS made the All-Star team as cu: r- . . l ' lost an exliilntion tilt. terhaek. llut we w1sl1 to present the l'ossihly next year witl1 hetter faeilities Cl'0SS4'fl'lJOHNS lfllflilim te Hill' MHSOU, Illltlll1t1l't'lllllt'ftl1'ITl'1lCtlCL', Iillsonhnrg Dis- whom we have chosen as thc hest water- triet will 111ake a Illllllt' for itself i11 the hoy in the league. Yea, liohl Yea, liohl search for top llUlltllll'S i11 tl1e haskethall lll'l1P.lll'l1P,Cll'l11l eourts. - The Sl'lll0l' team was ahly eaptainetl hy Steve Mayorcsak - tunclressing after a SllIll'Il-Slltbtlltxl' lliek lleaeoek who eonipletetl rughy ganiel-l've got Illl ugly hump o11 llly tl1e whole season with an amazing recorfl shoulder, of lll points. Mr. Hay-Yes, hut yon'cl look just as llon lleaeoek was tl1e Alunior top seorer silly without your heatl. THE TATLER 51 JUNIOR BASKETBALL STANDING: D. Peacock, P. Seres, C. Hale, G. Buckrell, A. Cain, P. Gibson. W. Franklin, R. NIacLennan, G. Leatherdale, I. Horton, W. New- man. KNEELING: BOYS' ATHLETIC SOCIETY STANDING: D. Eckel, N. Mason, R. Bennell, D. Moore. SEATED: W. Watts, R. Prickett, R. Mannell, D. Palmer, W. Eichenberg. CHEERLEADING Cheerleaders are a part of a team and so are included in this column. The girls would like to thank their supporters and to praise the increase of the School Spirit during the latter part of this school year. They would also like to suggest that YOU learn the old and new cheers and support YOUR teams next year in the manner they deserve! 52 INTER-FORM BASKETBALL, XI STANDING: R. Ingraham, B. Truefitt, P. Gib- son, R. Bennell, D. IVIacI.ennan, S. Mayorcsak, J. Fish. KNEELING: G. Fentie, V. Harvey, .I. Steele, N. Mason, C. Wilkinson, A. Sharp. CHEERS Boom-a-laca lifilllllell-l'1CIl, llooni-a-laca limm'-wow-wow thic-a-laca, kllllt'-Il-lillill Cliou'-Lhow-thou' lloom-a-laca, Chicfa-laca Sis ! lloom! liah! Tillsonburg lligh School Rah! Rah! Rah! Black and Gold lilack and Cold! lilack and Gold! llit 'em in the wishhone! Knock 'em cold. Treat 'ein rough! Cave man stuff! llull their hair And inuss 'em up! Razzle Dazzle Sis llooni llah 'Villsonlmrg lligh School Rah! Rah! Rah! Gold and Black fiold and lllack Clold and lllack Union Team Hin 'em hack! T-Tl, ? Miss Ostrander--bliml .-Xre you chewing gjmn? jim-lafter a quick gulpij: No, hla'am. I just swallowed it. THE TATLER From Coast to Coast From Coast to Coast On land or sea You should know us Wlho are wc? Tillsonburg District Tillsonburg High Thru' thick and thin We WILL get by! T D ll 9 . . .s. tclap, clapj Hurrah ! 2-4-6-8 2-4-6-8 Our Baskets soon accumulate We wanna win! VVe're gonna win!! NYC-'ll give the other team the gate Shoot ! Score ! That's what we holler for- Tillsonburg Baskets! More! More! More ! Ti Di Hi Ti Di Hi Ti Di Ho Union Tillsonburg tflapj Let's go! Ugh-a-Boo Ugh-a-boo, Ugh-a-boo Ugh-a-boo-ugha Rull-a-boo, Rull-a-hoo Rull-a-hoo Rugha Catch it more! Drop it less! XYin this game for T. H. S. Yea Tillsonburg! Themistocles Themistocles, Thermoyplae The Peloponesian Wars X2 y2 H 2 S O 4 The Latin roots, the French verbs Ancient History, Do we take 'em? XN'ell, I guess! W'e belong to T. H. S. Yea Tillsonburg! Yea Tillsonburg Yea Tillsonburg! Yea Tillsonburg! Fight! Fight! Fight! Hamburgers Hamburgers! Tillsonburgers! Weinies on rye XYhat team are we for? 'Tillsonburg High! Tillsonburg T-I-L-L-S-O-N-B-U-R-G frepeat 3 times! Tillsonburg! THE TATLER PUTTING OUR HEADS TOGETHER OR FROM THE SUBLIME TO THE RIDICULOUS 1. To a Blonde: Fair maiden, thou with fiaxen locks And beauty far beyond compare, Where hast thou found so great a charm. Such personality which ne'er ls seen again? Perchance thou art the favour'd one Of Mother Nature, and her heir. Ur, in thy search of chemistry, Has it, alas, done this for thee? 2. To a Brunette: On thee, O dark and pensive lass, I cast appraisingly my gaze-' Within, what serious thoughts and strange, Thy soul to steep, thy mind doth raise, Of mundane and immortal things, I cannot guess for all thy ways. Withal, thy dark and sober mien Reflects great beauty seldom seen. 3. To a Red-head: Now fall I prey to thy visage, But now accustomed caution wear, For hasty temperament, 1've heard, Is proven by thy flaming hairy And further that thine attitude Is changeable beyond compare. Perhaps unfair thou art assess'd . . Is superficial beauty best? 4. To a Bald-head: Here I depart I as doth the fur From off the head of mentioned beastj, And give attention to the one Whose pate by time now bared and creas'd Still shines . . . a last memorial To curly locks long since released. I f under hair he doth now groan, You may be sure it's not his own! 5. To a Blockhead: If while these craniums I peruse, I fail to recognize this last, I've not fulfilled the task I chose, To analyse a group so vast. He has no looks or brains or skills . . . And in this mould his life is cast. But life were dull if there were not some Who delight in being dumb ! R. Jones, XII. 53 - SENIOR BASKETBALL STANDING: A. Gerhardt, B. MacEwan, G. Demaiter, M. E. McLeod, S. Doyle. KNEELING: J. Smith, R. Monk, N. Warren, M. Stilwell, D. Helsdon. Girls' Spm-15 1v1f11-11,11 Stilwell XIII The girls' activities in the world of sports were varied and plentiful this year. May we take this opportunity to thank Miss M. Rock, our gym instructress? SENIOR BASKETBALL Grouped with Simcoe, XYoodstock and Brantford, the 'l'.D.l'l.S. Sr. Girls Team won out in their lV.O.S.S.rX. 'HV' league this year to be given Z1 chance to upset W'indsor Sund- wich who have taken the VV.O.S.S.A. A Championship for tive consecutive years. However, Sandwich Caine up from the short end of Zl hzllf-time 16-12 score to win 37-25. This loss was the first this season for the locals following fourteen decisive wins for the girls in exhibition :md league tilts. 54 'l'.l J.ll.S. V7 H W. TD. HS. is y 1 1 Exhibition Games vs. Aylnier tiirstjv3Z-15. vs. Ingersoll ttirstj-47-13. vs. xYZltCl'fUl'Cl thrstjgll-10. vs. XYaterford tseeondj-32-28. vs. Ingersoll tseeondj-47-12. vs. St. 'llllOll'lZlS-'32-ls. vs. .-Xyhner lsecond5f32-20. vs. XYoodstock-Z2-5. O.S.S.A. A Group Games vs. XVoodstock-36-lo. vs. Sinieoe-36-l3. vs. lil'Zl.lltl-Oftl-32-lg. vs. XYoodstock-Sl-25. Simcoe-52-16. vs. Hrzlntford-Y-ll-l-l. VS. THE TATLER Semi- Finals 1.19.1 1.5. vs. XX11111s111' 51111111v11-11-25-37. XY1111 11v XN'IIIfIS11I.. '1'111- 11-11111 1s 1-11111111111-11 115' 1'11111r11 N11111'y xYZ1I'l'l'II. 11111 111111 51l'1ll1g, N11111'y 1s 1111111111s 1111' 1Il'I' 111111: 11111'11 1111ss1-s 1111s1 1111- six-1111111 111-11-111-0 11111-. N1111cy's 1111'1v111'11 l11111s 111-1' Il 1111111-1111 11111111111-111. 111111111 111-111'g'1-110 1J01l1Il11Cl' 1111-v1-111s lI11l1Ij' 1111s111-ts 1l1'1IIg' s1-111-1-11 115' 1111- 11111111s111g 11'ZllII. 5111- 1s111s111-xc1-111-111 1111 1111- 1111111 111111 s11111'1 1111ss1-s. 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'1'111- 111FXYIll'l1 11111- boasts llI'.1Cf1II 51111111 IIS Il s11111't 11111 111st l111lyC'1'. 1-11-1' 1111ss111g' 111111 t1-11111 11-11111 1s 1111ts1111111111g. -11-1111 xv11s 11111- v1-ry 1-1111-11-111 '111-11111 M111111g'1-1'. 1111111 K1111111 is 1111- 11111 1111'1v11r11 1v1111 is 1Il1l1111IlI'1j' s1-1-11 1111111-1' 1111- 1111sk1-1 1111111 xv1111-11 l111s1111111 1111111 1111s sunk Il great llllllly s11111s 115' CII'11l1l11l1g' 1111- 111111 11v1-1' 1111- 1'1111. 51-1'1- 1111s15'. 1111111 1s11'1 11s 11111 11s 1111 111111 1v1111111 s1-1-111 11111 111-1' 111-ight 1111s 111111-11 111-1' 111 being 1111- 11111 sc111'1-1' 111 11111115' g111111-s, 1'111'xv:11'11 .-X1111-1111 111-1'11111'111 I5 1:11111-11 1111' 111-1' 111IIQ' 11111--111111111-11 5111115 1v1111-11 2lI'1' lISlI1l11y s111-Q1-ss1111. 5111- 1s Z1 111st l11Zlf'l'I' 111111 1111s 11t111- 11'11111111- 1v1111 11l'I' g11111'11. 11110 111 1111- 111s11-s1 1111'1v111'11s 115- 1111, 1s 5111111111 1711y11-. .-X j11111111' 11-11111 Still' 111 11151 y1-111', 5111111111 11115 111-1-11 11111 sC111'1-1' 111 s1-v1-1'111 15111111-s. 5111- IIIZIIQCS g'111111 11s1- 111 1111- 1111111611 1111111111- 11111111161-1 111 1-sc1111111g 111-1' g'11111'11. 1'IUl'XVIlI'11 A1III'I1ylI 5t111v1-11 0111111111-11-s 11110 111 xYC'St1'l'll cV,IIt1I.I-I1I'S 111st1-st 111111 11111s1 111'- 1'111'z111- 111 1111'1v111'11 11111-s. 5111- 111111-1's 1:111111g 111111 1111IIIICIIIg 1111- 111111 111 c1111111sc 111-1' Q'llZll'C1 111111 1111s s1-111'1-11 points 1111' 1111- 11-11111, llllllly 1111 11111g s11111s. THE TATLER JUNIOR BASKETBALL '1'111- -111111111' 1111'1s' 1011111 111111st1-11 111 g111111 1111s111-1111111 1111111-11111 111 1111 1111- 1-1111115' l'1lIl1iS 111 1:1s1 j'L'Zll'15 51-111111' sq11z111. '1'111- girls 1111151-11 1111111 1111 s1-11s1111, 1-xl11-1-11-111-111g s111111- 1i1s:111111111111111-111s, 11111 1111 1111- 1v111111- 1111-y 111-- s1-1'v1- 111111-11 1-1-1-1111 1111' f1l1'1l' XY1IlS 111111 1-111s1- 111ss1-s. A11lCCll1l'11lll' 1X1:11'1J111111l11 XVIIS 1-11-1-11-11 1.1111111111 111111 K. 5111111111 111-11-11 11s 1X11llIZlg1'I'. S1111'11'j' 11111 1v11s 1111- 8111111111111 11'1r1v111'11 111111 is 11l11111s1 s111'1- 111 Il Sl'll111I' 11-11111 111151111111 111-x1 y1-111'. XY11111c1' '11.1l,11.5. vs. 511110111-, 25-23, 511111-111- vs. 51. '1'1111111:1s, .26-17, 51. 11111111115 vs. XX'111111st111-14, 19-12, XY111111s111Ck vs. XY111111st111-11, 21-17, XY111111st111-k ' vs. XY1111-1'1111'11. 24-23, XV1111-1'1111'11 vs. XY111111s1111-11, I7-16, XY111111s1111-k vs. IIIgLlI-54111, 32-2-1, '1'111s111111111'g vs. 111'111111111'11, 15-7, '1'111s111111111'g vs. 511110111-, 15-7, '1'i11s111111111'g vs. 111'11111f111'11, 19-11, 111'1111t1111'11 R1-c111'11s 111 111 11-11st txv11 111111-1' 0111111-s xv1-1'c PS 111st. 11111058 15111111-s 1v1-1'1- W1111 115' ,11111S111I' 11111'g. TRACK AND FIELD WINNERS J. Denys, M. Brown, N. Warren, IVI. E. McLeod. 55 VOLLEYBALL Senior and junior Volleyball teams were chosen last fall and practices were held at noon when the Senior Team, captained by Nancy VVarren, won over the junior Team in some exhibition practices. There will be some inter-school exhibition volleyball games during the spring term if all goes well. FIELD DAY AT TILLSONBURG The high school track and field meet was marked by competition worthy of the Ancient Greeks. The girls were divided into four teams-Red, lfllue, XVhite, l-llaek. The Red Team proved to be the winner. Individual Winners-Champion Senior - Jenny Denys, Nancy XVarren, ttiedjg Runner-up-Ruth Monk. Intermediate - Dorothy ltlelsdong Run- ner-up-Sharon Doyle. junior-Mary Elizabeth McLeod: Run- ner-up-Elizabeth Sergeant. 'Iuvenile-Margaret Brown: Runner-up -Mae Nunn. T.I.N.D.A. Inter-School Field Day Although Tillsonburg girls ehalked up the greatest nmnber of points at this meet be- tween Tillsonburg, lngersoll, Norwich, Delhi and Aylmer high schools, at Delhi, the fact that our Alma Mater has a few extra students this year prevented Tillsonburg from bringing back the trophies. Our total number of points was divided by ten. There- fore we were only allowed to return with the many coloured ribbons lmostly redj which our girls won. SPEEDBALL The lllue Team won the speedball games which took plaee in the afternoons between 3:30 and 4:00 o'elock. Speedball is a com- bination of basketball and rugby and a volleyball is used in the game. CADET OFFICERS - 1950 STANDING: A. Gerhardt, V. Thompson, G. Demaiter, B. Mason. SEATED: E. Moon, S. McQueen, V. Vance, J. Smith, L. Law. 56 THE TATLER JUNIOR BASKETBALL STANDING: J. Hibbert, K. Sandor, B. Vander- hock, D. McKenney, S. Tait, G. Haycoclc, L. Agur. KNEELING: P. Boughner, A. Nichols, J. Mc- Donald, S. Corbett, J. Wellman. BADMINTON A Badminton Club has been founded under the guidance of Miss Rockg the Pres- idency has been filled by Nancy NYarren. A tournament will be held during the spring. ln the meantime, new members will be wel- comed at the practices Tuesday and Thurs- day afternoons. I 5'ff!'e:-.Milf-7 , o o........., J.. yum Qs......h...w.. S -,..v.v-S QA-...1...R-..i..r' iv... Ik, QC-uhh. ntl... ffigiflii-171 :. ram k f W,.u W.--I ..l :..:w .: lvuru wan!! -J Q 1 Q Q Ai 4 Q . f f 'S xx Wzox- K1-f, , lj 1' ..,. . 3, 2 Yes, Mr. Hay, we sure do dream about history. -D. Franklin, XA THE TATLER INTER-FORM BASKETBALL, Xl D. Helsclon, M. Ball, E. Gyulveszi, S. Tait, F. Monk, G. Haycock. L. Law, K. Sandor, D. Lambert, P. Bouglmer, l. Buskiewicz. M. Garnham, J. McDonald, J. Hibbert, I. Mac- Millan. Mrs. Rarkman had just taken up ten very difficult French sentences. Looking around the room hopefully, but doubtfully, she in- quired, Tout corrects? Finally Dick Cloes and Hill Mackie raised their hands. Do you mean to say that you both had all these sentences right? she asked, amaz- ed. Naw, . answered Mackie, you asked how many had two correct and we did. Miss Field-What do you get when you find the weight of one cubic centimeter of a substance? Hob Pearson-Destiny. Mr. Ilay was describing some hypothet- ical situations at a chalk-talk, to see what strategy the quarterbacks would use. Mr. llay: XVith three minutes left in the last quarter, you're behind 100-03 you have the ball on your own three-yard line, last down, nineteen yards to go. Now, what would you do? Dave Richards: Send George Leather- dale into the game. Deft-lnitions Spring-Budding young girl. Roy-The sap that starts to run. 57 ROGUES' GALLERY OF XI B Name Alias Weakness Favourite Saying Ambition Lois Law ..... Shirley Tait .............. Joan Wellman ........ Olive Burnett Peter Gibson ............ Noel Mason .............. Cyril Wilkinson ...... Bond Truefitt .......... Wray Watts ............ Gerald Webster ...... Verne Harvey .......... Irene Buckiewicz Maybelle Thompson Marion jean Pearc Aldona Vasiliunas .. George Leatherdale. Paul Seres ................ Kathleen Sandor .... David Richards ...... C Don. MacLennan ........ Roy Ingraham ........ Larry Jackson ........ Evelyn Mathews .... Jackie MacDonald Hilda Knautz .......... Tibi Varga .................. Frances Monk ........ James Steele ............ Robert Mason .......... Gordon Fentie .......... Kerene Kelly ............,... Clifton Ronson .......... Marilyn Mabee ........ Irene MacMillan ...... Dorothy Lambert .... Earle Hughes ............ 58 Loey .......... Shirl ...... Chicken ....... ....... Bertie ....... Gibby ....... Showboat Stud .......... Fish ........ Flash ........ Webby ..... Cockney ....... ....... Busky ....... Mable ........... ....... Gorgeous Dona ............. ....... Bubber ......... ....... Saul ....... Kati ........... Shortstuff .............. Long Don .......... Tex .......... Sprat ......... Red ............ Froggy ....,.... ....... Josephine Tib ............ Fanny ....... Brushy ......... ....... Slob .......... Fencie .......... ....... Kerosene Clifford ....... ........ Mabe ........ Honey ...... Dot ........ Slats ...... Buddy ............................ Basketball ...... ......... Brownie ...... ........ Algebra ......................... Answering a question History ......................... Girls ............................... Mrs. Barkman .......... Hockey .......................... Homework ...... Languages ................... Not enough marks .... Bob ................................ That long shot .......... School ........................... His long shot ............ Women Referees .. .... . Corky ....... .....,... Fords ..... ......... Legs ....... Physics Behind her .................. Station wagonfs ........ Books ............................ 100 in algebra ..........,. Ruth's basketball .... Beck Collegiate ........ Ann ....................,............ Bells ..... ......... Bach . .... .......... Blushing ...... .......... Curly hair ..... ......... Boys ......... .......... Tickling ........................ Tongue wagging 1 -:. . .. ..v'. 4 L. .i .IL-'Hn Yea, Tillsonburg ...... Oops-missed ............. Yes, dear ................... I got the answer ...... I was NOT talking .... I could spit ................ Hello Baby Noel .... Fish ............................... Nothing ......... ........ I know .............. ........ I say old bean ............ Gee whilikers ............ That's logical ............ Holy cow .................... Geeps ............. ........ Don't, Kati ................ You stupid nut .......... No, George ................ Holy schmucklebuck.. VVell, it - - Milkman, keep bottles quiet those Well gee ...................... Now quit ..... ........ Yeah .............................. Look into my eyes .... Yes, ma'am ................ I want to play basketball ............ See my blue eyes .... Did not ........................ Well, I dunno ............ Music, music, music.. Shut up and get your hand off my desk ...... Throw the boo s out k VVho's taking me out to-night? ............ STOP IT .................... Yes, I'm chewing gum ........ . .......... . Mrs. Wilson. Be able to play basketball. Mrs. Brown. Music teacher. To be able to skate. History teacher. A girl. To be a shark. To go to Aylmer. To play like Iturbi. Englishman. Traveller. Bus rider. Druggist. Another Florence Nightingale. Man in the moon. To drive a car. To play a basketball game. Mr. S. Corbett. Own a Ford. To own a milk .. ........ wagon. Own a poolroom. To have black hair. Hardwares. To hypnotize people. To be Mr. Alexander. To walk fast. To have a Toni. 100 in algebra. Cheerleader. To play like Miss Grieve. Kerosene. To throw them out. To sleep during physics. To pass in physics. To chew more gum. THE. TATLER I- A A G E S Einrannv1a1cHA1e1JJoN15s,x11 Dedication To Miss Marjorie Howitt, HA., who for eighteen years faithfully served Tillsonburg High School in the capacity of teacher of modern languages until her resignation in 1949, the language section of the 1950 TAT- LER is respectfully dedicated. . ..l0 . WHY NOT STUDY CHINESE? By Gordon R. Taylor, M.A. When I overhear students complain of the complexities of Latin grammar or the difficulties of French spelling I always wish to suggest that they begin the study of Chinese. This language has neither gram- mar nor spelling! Its four hundred million speakers live not only in the Chinese Re- public but also in Siam, Malaya, Indonesia, Hawaii and America. Moreover it is the language of education and culture in Japan, Korea and Annam. No other litera- ture in the world has continued in the same written form from about 800 B.C. to the present day. That means that if you learn to read Chinese you can read the celebrated Chinese classics and the writings of Confucius and you can enjoy the lovely lyrics and rhythmic prose of the renowned T'ang dynasty 1618-907 A.D.J or the clever and witty dramas of the Yuan dynasty in the latter half of the XIII century just as readily as you can peruse yesterday's Chinese newspaper published in Toronto or New York. What other literature offers such a stimulating variety of appeal or presents such a range of material? Like every other language spoken in Asia, Chinese makes a considerable dis- tinction between its spoken and written forms, between the colloquial and the literary. It is as if one should always use dog in conversation but always write canine. The two forms of the language differ not only in vocabulary but also to some extent in sentence structure. The literary form demands short terse sen- tences with a well marked rhythm and abundant parallel structure. The colloquial permits longer sentences of a freer and more fluid structure. THE TATLER You have all heard Chinese being spoken and have been struck by the peculiar sing-song effect. This is due to the presence of tones in the language. The one word may be pronounced in several dif- ferent tones, such as the even, rising or the falling. Thus the Chinese word fan in one tone means return, fan in another tone means againstg in another tone may mean cooked rice and again may mean nncivilized or barbarian! The words for buy and sell are the same but are in different tones. Some Chinese wonder why the missionary may be saying trousers in the fields while the missionary may be praying our Father in heaven, ibut for the changes of Tonel. Four chunks and dead dogs sound the same but for the tone: caveat emptor! Being spoken by so many millions of people living over such a wide area, Chinese has many dialects. Look at the map of China and trace the coast-line south from Shanghai to Hong Kong. In the provinces along this part of the coast is spoken a great variety of dialects. Each large port has its own dialect-Canton, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow, Wenchow, Ning- po and Shanghai-and each dialect has a number of local variations. Our Chinese in Canada speak various forms of Can- tonese, the Chinese in Formosa iT'ai-wanl and most of those who live in Java and Singapore speak the Amoy dialect. Throughout the rest of China the people use one form or another of Kus-yii. The form spoken in Peiping CPekingJ. used to be called Manderin. The tones decrease in number from nine in Cantonese to four in the north, Amoy having seven and Foochow six. A word ending in K, P, or T in the south will drop this letter in the north. Six is Luk in Canton and ln in Pekingg eight is paat in Canton and pa in Peking. It will thus be seen that it is not possible for a person speaking one dialect to under- stand any other dialect. For this reason the written language is extremely impor- tant. As there is no Chinese alphabet the written words do not represent sounds or svllables. They are known as characters or ideographs and each represents an idea, not a word. But the characters are written the same wherever Chinese is written and one readsthem pronouncing them accord- ing to the pronunciation of one's own dialect. In the western world we write the symbol 5. This symbol is like a Chinese character in that it does not represent a sound but an idea. Thus an Englishman sees it and pronounces it five , a French- man reads it cinq g a Spaniard cinco and a German feunf. But to all these people, regardless of the manner in which they pronounce it, the symbol 5 has the same meaning. Similarly a Chinese char- acter is pronounced quite diiferently in the various dialects and also in the lan- guages of Korea, Japan, and Annam but will always have the same meaning re- garless of pronunciation. The character which means five is read wu in north China, ng in Canton and Hong Kong, and go in Japan. The earliest characters were pictures and very simple. Thus one, two, and three are simply one, two and three, horizontal lines respectively. A small square forigin- ally a circlel represents mouth or opening ,' the same square with three short. hori- zontal lines above it representing the breath means words or the verb to talk C just hot air coming out of the mouthlb. The sign for person below a horizontal line repre- senting the horizon denotes any of the following: under, below, down, lower, to descend, inferior. Conversely the sign for person above a horizontal line denotes any of the following: on, upon, up, above, upper, to ascend, to mount, superior. You can easily see how fascinating the study of Chinese characters may become! It is small wonder that the study of Chinese is annually attracting more and more keen-minded students in our univer- sities. Ability to read the language in its literary form opens up the world's greatest and most comprehensive national litera- ture, while even being able to speak it in any of its dialects broadens one's horizons so that one can span the oceans and em- brace the continents. l.0.?. To George Gyulveszi Crack! . . went the gun: he ran with all his might: He sprinted very fast: there was no one else in sight. Imagine his surprise, as the finish-line he passed, To find he'd run the wrong way and come in last, G. Miller, Grade 12. 60 ACTIVITY IN SPANISH Talk about Latin being a dead language! It's not half as dead as Spanish around T.D.H.S. So moribund is this modern Romance language that we now have only one active senorita in our entire enrolment. There is, of course, the odd student here and there who is known to have at least some elementary training in Spanish: however, the only person who has per- severingly adhered to the language is Betty Williams of Grade XIII. Passing through the lower hall between 4:00 and 4:30, one may often observe this lone figure labouring over exercises or following in her text while Senorita Os- trander reads forth strange and guttural sounds, known only to these two. It is not surprising that this quiet- spoken miss has patiently continued her extra-curricular study of Spanish for three years when one realizes her eagerness to become adept at the language. An inter- view with her did not succeed in securing much definite information with regard to her aims, but it is understood that she hopes to undertake missionary work in South America. Whatever is Senorita Williams's objective, the language depart- ment hereby wishes her every success. ' The following is a fanciful Spanish poem with Betty's translation: Desgarrada la nube: el arco iris brillando ya en el cielo y en un fanal de lluvia, y sol el Campo envuelto. . . . iEl limonar florido, el cipresal del huerto, el prado verde, el sol, el agua, el iris . . .I j el agua en tus cabellos! . . . Y todo en la memoria se perdea como una pompa de jabon al viento. Torn is the cloud, the rainbow Shining in the sky, And in the rainiiow, The sun-wrapped meadows lie. The lemon trees in bloom and the evergreen The garden wall yon, The sun, the rain, the rainbow, the meadow green! The rain your hair on! And all was gone in my mind, Soap bubble Hitting in the wind. THE TATLER TILLSONB uRG IDISTR 0 H IFQ Moro 19:0 fi .QE ic 5501, L ima if I,'f IQ pl JU' QQ' .1 1.9 H C503 Nfl .. Qyg , N' , CC 1 X9 X .- x 1 1490, 1 ,tl W' Q QQ ,T zulu-way l l ' 5 f A A A . 3 1 ' P ail U 5 1 1 If , 1 ' ag, 5s..,f:, 'Q I r l 4 ' 4 I ' g . X 1 It 9 x I si-5 ee ,X Y Q ' N, ff 'I . 'Z'-1' x ri ll I .A4 .UL ' l in ii? ' 'sa ' '- l J' 3 ' 4 , I -'- 7 'iffy' A fn X X J N - Q5 X -'-l ' 1 lx, 'F ,- M ' I I- Q so Q 63 M 1.2.33 an T K J 9-avposas ' ' 4... , l L ' f v I y f X .75 f? A f 43.76 Dopsv Dan s Daydream ll I TO HORACE IN THE ABSENCE OF MISS GRIEVE Ah, Horace, why didst thou contrive To write in verse for me to read, Misunderstand And throw my hand In gesture indicating need? Need? Yes need! to me 'tis clear- I need Miss Grieve to now be here! I've struggled, fought with verb and tense, Been spurned by purpose clause and such, My mind's a blank, I'll never thank You for disrupting me so much! When you preferred subjunctive's use, I fear a screw somewhere was loose! THE TATLER Marilyn Stilwell XIII. MUSIC Music, when soft voices die, Vibrates in the memory- Odours, when sweet violets sicken Live within the sense they quicken. Rose leaves, when the rose is dead, Are heaped for the beloved's bedg And so thy thoughts, when thou art gone, Love itself shall slumber on. Percy Bysshe Shelley LA MUSIQUE La chanson quand les voix molles meurent, Dans Fame fait tremblementg L'arome quand diminuent les fleurs Habite la joie en l'inventant. Le feuillage de rose quand la rose perit Fait la couche de celle qu'on aimeg Ainsi ton esprit quand tu n'es plus ici, Par amour dormira tout de meme. Translation: Richard Jones, XII. 61 LETTRE DE PARIS Paris, France, le 8 fevrier, 1950. Chers lecteurs du Tatler: En reponse a la demande de votre tres aimable professeur, Mlle Ostrander, voici quelques lignes sur la vie et les vues de Paris. N'ayez pas peur, ce sera un recit bien court. Un peu de courage, et vous y etes! Vous avez tous entendu parler de la Place de la Concorde, cette grande place au bord de la Seine, dominee par son obelisque, decoree de ses fontaines et de ses statues. Regardons donc cette place, les avenues qui s'y croisent les gens qui la traversent, et nous verrons un peu ce qu'est Paris. Concorde , vous le savez, veut dire paix ou harmonie . Quel drele de nom, car c'est sur cette place meme que tant d'aristocrates francais, y compris le roi Louis XVI et la reine Marie Antoinette, ont ete executes pendant la Revolution. Actuellement il ne reste aucune trace de toute cette horreur, et la place a repris la serenite de son nom. Eh bien, nous voici au pied de ce grand obelisque egytien qui se trouve au beau milieu de la place. Regardons l'autre e6te de la Seine, la rive gauche. A peu pres en face, mais a droite, s'eleve le d6me splendide des Invalidesg c'est sous ce deme que Napoleon est enterre dans son sarco- phage de porphyre rouge. Et un peu plus loin, au-dessus des arbres et des toits, se dresse la Tour Eiiel, que couronne, la nuit, une lumiere rouge. A notre gauche s'etend le quartier latin, un des plus Vieux quartiers de la ville. Et voici la Sorbonne, l'ame de ce quartier etudiant. On peut y passer bien des heures a parcourir ses rues etroites, a visiter ses' vieilles eglises et ses nombreux cafes ou les etudiants discutent de l'art, de la philosophie et de l'amour. Et maintenant, si nous nous retournons, laissant derriere nous la Seine, a notre gauche s'allonge l'avenue des Champs- Elysees, une des plus belles avenues du monde. Montons cette avenue celebre. Admirons ses beaux magasins, ses arbres magnifiques, et, si nous sommes fatigues, asseyons-nous dans un de ses cafes dont les tables bordent partout le trottoir. Au bout des Champs-Elysees surgit, mages- tueux, l'A'rc de Triomphe de l'Etoile sous lequel est enterre le Soldat Inconnu. Et 5? pourquoi dit-on de l'Etoile ?: douze avenues rayonnent autour de l'Arc! Si nous aimons la musique et le theatre, allons de la Concorde jusqu'au quartier de l'Opera. Tous les soirs, a Paris, pour cent francs, on peut prendre une bonne place pour la representation d'un opera, d'un ballet, ou dl'une piece de theatre. Et apres le theatre prenons un taxi a Mont- martre, ce coin pittoresque avec ses caba- rets, ses music-halls, ses boites de nuit. Et n'oublions pas que ce n'est qu'une petite promenade d'une vingtaine de minutes de la Concorde a Notre-Dame, depuis tant de siecles le symbole de la vie religieuse de la France catholique. Je vous conseille d'y aller le dimanche, d'admirer les vitraux, de contempler la pompe de la grand'messe, et d'entendre les grandes orgues magnifiques. Jetons de nouveau les regards sur la Place de la Concorde elle-meme. A n'im- porte quelle heure de la journee on voit quelque part sur la place des gens qui viennent de sortir du Metro, la couleur rouge des taxis Renault, des amoureux qui, suivant le coutume ici, s'embrassent part- out sur la voie publique. De ce cete-ci un artiste s'occupe a peindre un coin quel- conque de la Seineg la-bas c'est un acteur qui court a une repetition, un musicien a un concert ou un etudiant a sa classe. Et malgre le bruit infernal des autos, on entend le cri d'un Vieux vendeur de jour- naux, le Bonjour, cava bien? de deux amis, ou l'accent etranger d'un touriste Gui demande des renseignements. Voila la Place de la Concorde, telle que je l'ai vue. Voila mon recit termine. Si vous avez ete assez courageux pour parcourir ces lignes, mes felicitations. A vous et a vos professeursjmeilleurs voeux, bon courage, et bonne chance. H. Donald Nobbs, T.H.S. '40 l....O.T... ADVERSUS LABORI Puellam video. Puella aegra est. Puella parva est. In cathedra sedet. Cathedra antiqua est. Puerum video. Puer aeger est. Puer parvus est. In cathedra sedet. Cathedra antiqua est. Cathedra eadem est. Edith Moon, XII. THE TATLER CHANSON d'AUTOMNE by Paul Verlaine fEditor's Note: Paul Verlaine was a French lyric poet born in Metz in 1844. His poetry is characterized by simple language and prominent rhythm, and has been compared to the music of Debussy, a contemporary of Verlaine. Until his death in 1896, he wrote many poems, the beauty of which is shown in Chanson d'Automne. J Les sanglots longs Des violons De l'automne Blessent mon coeur D'une langueur Monotone. Tout suffocant Et bleme, quand Sonne l'heure Je me souviens Des jours anciens Et je pleureg Et je m'en vais Au vent mauvais Qui m'emporte Deca, dela, Pareil 51 la Feuille morte. SONG OF AUTUMN The long-drawn sobs Of autumn violins Rend my heart With unceasing Languishment. When the hour tolls, All choking and pallid I remember bygone days And weep. Then I return from them To an evil wind Which carries me Here, there, and beyond, Like unto a dead leaf. Translation by E.L.A.C.M. LE PAUVRE MENDIANT AVEUGLE Ayez pitie d'un pauvre aveugle, a crie l'homme sur le coin de rue, Il fait tres froid aujourd'hui a-t-il reflechi, comme il a tendu sa petite boite, et le vent est THE TATLER comme une haleine brutalef' Tout a coup, pendant qu'il pensait ainsi, un gamin a saisi sa boite et est descendu la rue en courant. L'aveugle a oublie qu'il etait aveugle et a couru apres le gamin. Naturellement le gamin pouvait courir beaucoup plus vite que le mendiant, et il semblait que le garcon allait echapper. Mais quand il s'est tourne la tete pour voir si le mendiant aveugle le suivait toujours, le gamin est tombeg l'homme, facheux et sans haleine, a saute sur le garcon et a repris sa boite. A ce moment, le pere du gamin, un gros homme, a apparu! Aujourd'hui, un gros homme aveugle et son fils, aveugle aussi, se trouvent debout sur le coin de rue, tenant une petite boite et criant, Ayez pitie de nous! Et tous les jours un ouvrier s'approche des deux, et tremblant de peur, donne un cadeau genereux. Apres cela, avec un coup d'oeil triste a la boite, il s'en va en courant. Gary Miller, XII. PULCHRA NOX Nox pulchrum verbum est. Sonus verbi Iucem lucentem in caelo et lunam se cel- antem inter arbores commemorat. Multae res nocte accidunt. Amor noctem exspectat ubi duo adulescentes soli esse possent. Cor defessum scit noctem pacem ferre. Ubi vesper venit, silentium trans terram cadit, et animalia parva dormiunt. Sive hiems est sive aestas, nox pulchra est et eam amo. Vicki Vance, XII. ALBUM MONSTRUM Nullae stellae in caelo erant. Nox atra silens erat. Subito umbra viri in semita fpathl apparuit. Ille cantabat. Repente se vertit et currere incepit. Simul ac ad viam pervenit, in noctem clamavit. Sonus vocis eius per noctem iit. Cives ex suis casis exierunt. Unus eum rogavit cur clamavisset. Eis respondit se rem magnam et albam in semita vidisse. Omnes cum eo ad videndum hoc mon- strum ierunt. Omnes lucernas suas in semitam verterunt. Deinde magnum monstrum viderunt. Canis parvus et albus in semita in luce lunae sedebat. Ramona Kisielis, XII. 63 MEUS CONDISCIPULUS Carolus est meus condiscipulus. Validis- simus maximus-que est. Oculi eius per vitrum vident. Pulchras puellas amat. Quattuor fratres et duas sorores habet. Multas vaccas habet et eas prima luce et vespero curat. Melior athleta est. Ludum pilae in calathum iaciendae ludit. Celer- rime trans glaciem cum baculo volat. Nemo non eius amicus est, praesertim Gordius Faenum, noster magister historiae. Jack Tanner, XII. ..i.i.Ol.l.. SERVI LIBRORUM Discipuli huius ludi servi librorum sunt. Strues fheapsj eorum quaque nocte ad nostras domos portamus. Interdum omnes nostros labores non facimus et postridie ab nostris magistris punimur. Aliae res jucundae et faciles sunt, aliae aridae dif- ficilesque sunt, sed omnes tempus requi- runt. Fortasse aliquo die tempus sed non facultatem discendi mea studia habebo. Ena Bradfield, XII. i.l.-icyl--4 RES A student has suggested that the word exafmimvtiow, might be derived from the Latin verb exanimo which means kill through grief or fear. All agreed?'? ' Ik wk ik An aspiring linguist in Grade 12 re- minds us, with regard to Latin third declension nouns, that All us men are neuter for to the less literate, -al, -us, -men -arlj ! ! ! And from Grade 13, we heard the following: Miss Ostrander: Pourquoi etudie-t-on le francais dans les lycees de la province d'Ontario? Harvey Smith: Parce qu'il y a beaucoup de Francaises pres d'ici. it Sk if For those of you zealous Latin fanatics who would like to widen your vocabularies, we offer the following modern creations. We should advise you, however, to accept them lightly, for we somehow have a sneaking suspicion that Miss Grieve would not accept them at alll to die . . . bucketum kickare. to laugh at, deride, ridicule . . . yeko, yekere, yak, yak, ha, ha. Cirregular verbj G4 to torture . . . ad ludum mittere to study French or to take a study period . . . snoro, snorare, sleepi, sleptum. fiend, torturer, dictator . . . principal, principalis tml report card . . . 'fail, fatalis feb. 1 1 When the Grade 11 French exam de- manded a synonym for mari, one mind in desperation suggested viellard? Ill ik IF Also from Grade 11 comes the follow- ing effort from the Easter exam in Latin sight: The sentence: Caesar in Britanniam cum maioribus venit. The translation: Caesar came into Britain with some Maori troops. 1 1 1 And then there was this one: - French Teacher: Will you please trans- late this sentence: 'Mon chien est plus joli que celui de mon professeur'. Student: My dog is better looking than my teacher. ll lk Sk Miss Grieve told Grade 12 that the test for a good piece of Latin prose is Does it make sense if you've never seen it be- fore? Well, having just looked over a few pages of Livy for the first time, we've decided that that doesn't make much sense. Therefore, we have reached the conclusion that everyone else in the world is wrong in considering Livy to be a great writer! . . . or are we just naturally stupid? ! ! 1 1 While nosing through a neighbour's Latin text, we stumbled Qas we usually do in Latinj across a number of aptly trans- lated maxims. We quote a few of them with a fervent hope that those geniuses who can actually read Latin fwe're taking for granted that such critters are not entirely extinctj will not take offence. De mortuis nil nisi bonum-To die is not good. Q21 Dum vivimus, speramus-While we live, we breathe. C31 Noli irritare leones-Don't bother Leone. Faber est quisque suae fortunae- Father is tight-fisted with his fortune. Multa petentibus multa desunt- Many pup-tents had collapsed. Ad meliora-To the watermelons! if lk Ik C13 143 C57 165 Valete! THE TATLER if 5 ffi ia W 1 w o if F :vw IQ fi Ji S swf 'if 3 we 9' 5 2 1 ,wg we ik ,www .N 0 sv-. J was MI' N.. N., x 2 erwlfi if 5 W'-1' P 0 E T R Y EDITED HY EDITH MOON, XII INVITATION TO THE DANCE e QBest Poem About School Lifeb For weeks there reigned a festive air, But you alone sat in despair. You hoped that there would be a. chance For an invitation to the dance. Then it came with freckled face, Friendly grin and loping pace, With stammered word and hopeful glance, An invitation to the dance. Then it was over. About you lie The souvenirs of that dance gone by. What started this, your new romance? An invitation to the dance. Margaret French, XII. DECEMBER GLOOM QBest Descriptive Poemj The dull December twilight falls From Autumn's mistiness and gloom, And save for sad winds' quiet moans, The silent world's a tomb. The sky is banked with clouds of gray,' The bleak wind sings an age-old tune, And shoves into the sullen clouds A pale unwilling moon. Starkly against that sullen sky A black tree stands, whose branches lift And tangle with the fir-tops high, In thin gray cloudy mist. And over by the sodden fence, A cedar, limp, and tinged with brown, Forlornly waits with mem'ries of Past snowflakes drifting down. Now underneath, the sod is wet, And to each footfall as I pass Its dank brown sogginess yields deep . . . . Squishing, muddy, grass. Ruby Makins, XIII. 66 PESSIMIST'S SEASONS CBest Humorous Poem! Spring at last! All is muddy Isn't it lovely. Cooed fuddy-duddy! Summer comes Sticky and hot! The soil is baked. Sweet summer! Rot! Autumn follows, Things are bleak, The wind is cold 'On my grey cheek. Winter now, But thcre's no snow Just freezing rainy Wouldnft you know! V. Vance, XII. -.,.O,,,,.,1,, DESOLATION The streets were stark and bare, Yet I fell beneath a gaudy throng. The sky was dark, I swear, But the sun pained my eyes with its brilliance strong. Heavy my heart did I wear, And though my spirit dragged, ne'er Did my step show that aught was wrong. Such is the fate for only Those who are always lonely. E. Moon, XII. SING? OUT Sing out, my weary one, sing e'en Just as a mocking-bird will sing, Beneath a spreading evergreen In early spring. Why fret and worry, doubt and fear, Why care too much for earthly weal? This world has not a sorrow here That heaven cannot heal. Anne Pauls, XIII. THE TATLER A SERIOUS POEM lHumorous Poem . . Honourable Mentiony I thought I would write a serious poem,' I thought that I would really show 'em. I chose a serious title, you see, So that I could write philosophy. I thought me out some rare fine thoughtsf I thought and thought till I had lots, And then I spent considerable time To figure out a suitable rhyme,- 'Twas then I thought my work half done: The rest, said I, is mostly fun. Then I wrote down the starting line. That's good, I thought. That's really fine. With pride I showed it round at home. They said it was a skilful poem, But what's the rhyme scheme did you say? Oh said I, the rhyme scheme's 'A'. So far, so good, but who would dream That with more lines I'd need more scheme? So I combined the rhyme and the thought: Then, horrors, came another thought .... The rhythm! ..... I quit! Dick Gibson, XIII. REVERIES llmaginative Poem . . . Honourable Mentionj Night descends the heavenly stairs Companioned by stars in groups and pairs, To banish all the little cares Of man. The golden moon aroused in mist Appears all-hallowed and angel-kissed, Greets each star and none is missed, Not one. Each little zephyr plays his part, As if 'twere breathed from angel's harp- To soothe the weary and anxious heart Of each. Stillness of night invades the ear, Peace engulfs that tyrant, Fear, Gently submerges each little tear In dreams. Amelia Gerhardt, XIII. THE TATLER THY LOVE lBest Philosophic or Religious Poeml With worshipping eyes of sparkling blue, The youth stood rapt in prodigious awe, At the morning world bejewelled with dew, And offered praise for what he saw. Oh God, my Father, who reigns above With predetermined thoughts, and skill Which yet to me dost prove Thy love, And dost my land with glories fill. How may I show in my few years, The thanks, the praise, that I as debtor Owe Thee, as with flow of tears My heart now learns to love Thee better? Donald Currie, XIII. A GIFT DIVINE QBest Imaginative Poemj Winelike, wafted, gentle Breeze, Throbbing voice of ageless trees, Leave thy cool secluded haunt Pure and free from envious taunt, And wake anew thy song, unsought, That paean of praise by Nature wrought. Dost know that by God's grace divine Thy vibrant tones a charm confine? Though time hast come to cast thy spell, The death of swooning winds to knell, There's nought in thy enchanted sigh To warn that Winter's snow is nigh,- Trees, shorn of Autumn's motley coat, Lift lyric arms to swell thy throat. Dost know that by God's grace divine Thy vibrant tones a charm confine? Jean Scrimgeour, XIII. INFERIORITY Hey, You! .... Not meg of course not: To him, 1'm but a mere small tot. I say, You! .... Not meg I'm shy! Just a plain insignficant guy. I beg your pardon, Sir! .... Not me! A sir? It's his mistake, why should I suffer? Hey, Kid! .... That's me! No less,' But gee, he knows I'm ...... Yes? Bud Ketchabaw, XIII. E7 DEAR HEART. GOODBYE QPhilosophic or Religious Poem . . . . Honourable Mentionj With burning cheek and glazing eye I drew my last free breath. A loved one drowned in my deep sigh And cursed God for my death. Good mercy pitied me and then I took His hand in mine, Dear Heart, your life must start again From the promise 'I'll be Thine,' Remember, Dear, that God knows best When the balance sways like this. Now I shall have eternal rest, So, Sweet, good-bye. A kiss And then I shall be gone . . . A memory only to your mind . . . Or distant tune of song. ' E. Moon, XII. I DON'T CARE The moon is bright On sparkling snow. A night of nights . . How well I know. But it's so warm by the fire. The skaters laugh The skiers shout: They're having fun' Without a doubt. But'it's so warm by the fire. The gleeful crowds In moonlight basked . . I wonder why' I wasn't asked. V. Vance, XII. THE NEW YEAR The withered old patriarch will pass Weary of turmoil's adversity , His traditional scythe and hour-glass Will slowly fade to obscurity. But hark, what rosy cherub gay With merry eyes and beaming face Herald of festive holiday , Now comes, his father's steps to trace. Oh may his coming be an omen Of gladness, love, and mirthful fun With peace on earth giood will to men And a prosperous year to everyone. ' Anita Hall, XIII. 68 ON THE CHANGING OF THE DECADE CHonourable Mention . . . School Lifej O bearded Father Time, who ushered out A glorious but fading fourth decade, From which has poured contrivances man- made And intricate: our heirs, no doubt, Will look upon these gateways to, and shout Rash praises of, a televised and jet- Propulsioned world, in which mankind will yet Reap great discoveries from the forties bout .- Oh hear our plea. Bring to posterity, And all who dwell in this atomic age, A new conceit of present imageryg To use as tools of peace, not war . . . O Sage, Thy stern hand holds man's fate ironically, And charts the Hfifties' course on Time's white page. Shirley Holland, XIII. SMOKE SCHEMES Rising and falling in circles it swirls Gradually making a sheet of grey On top of my head, a wreath there, it settles, But a swish of my curls and it hurries away. It flows gently onward, with smooth streaming motion, Mocks the long grasses in sparkling white streams, Bites at my eyes, which sting for a moment, And ere I can catch it, is gone as in dreams. As in dreams, when I waken, the images fade, The magic in Dreamland is lost for the day. But watching the smoke eddies whirling, we can Make believe we aredreaming the day- light way. Marilyn Stilwell, XIII THE 'FATLER HOPE The night is black, And so my heart. With soothing wind My tears soon start And then appears Clear moonlight. My troubled mind Is given hope By radiance bright On snowy slope. Oh, how I welcome Soft moonlight! My head was bowed. I now look up. Comfort spills From golden cup. How wonderful . . . Soft moonlight, Clear moonlight. V. Vance, XII. .- O-..- I should like to extend an expression of thanks to all those who contributed to the poetry section of our school magazine but failed to see their work in print. Your spirit is what aids in a school's maturity. Without your co-operation school spirit would die. Again many thanks and an ardent wish that your good work will continue to thrive throughout the years. E. Moon. Grade Twelve has found a new, simplified method of doing geometry deductions. Given: See diagram. Required: See book. Proof: See J. Chambers. T l I fa S3 , :Q X fs ,K ta- as if A .3 2 7 are felt? . sa- Pali, Present, Future T. Alexander, XIA THE TATLER DEATH 'OF A DREAM The day was nearly over And books were put away When suddenly someone handed her A note to beg her stay. A smile crept o'er her face For she knew who wrote that way. She thought of the dance next Friday And of her new exotic dress. He would ask her now, he surely would, What a great relief of stress! Just then the class-bell jingledg Her hopes went soaring high, As she thought of how she'd answer Without an obvious sigh. He sauntered to her desk: Her throat went suddenly dry. Then he said to her quite slowly, Your careful work is always right,- Lend me your chemistry book tonightf E. Simmons, XII. Y COMMENCEMENT ' fContinued from Page 285 Secondary School Honour Graduation Di- plomas-Douglas Ashman, Helen Brown, William Fletcher, Mary Louise Grass, Ron- ald McCurdy, Reginald Mason, Marilyn Milmine, Mary Naylor, Donald Neale, John Nichols, Noel Rokeby, Margaret Sandham, Anthony Slama, Helen Spanics, Eric Steele, Donald Sykes, George Teall, Beatrice Thompson, Hazel Leone Turner. Secondary School Graduation Diploma- Betty Burnett, Eva Carmanico, Donald Currie, Georgette DeMaiter, Alice Denys, William Eichenberg, Mary Fardella, Mar- guerite Foreman, John Fody, Marian Franklin, Amelia Gerhardt, Richard Gibson, Margaret Gunstone, Jo-Anne Hunter, Charles Ketchabaw, Betty Leatherdale, Sally McQueen, Ruby Makins, Russell Man- nell, Ruth Monk, Helen Pettifer, jean Pett- man, Ronald Prickett, Richard Rokeby, Jean Scrimgeour, Elizabeth Smith, Harvey Smith, Marilyn Stilwell, Charles Swatridge, Vivian Thompson, Marjorie Warren, Ken- neth Webster, Betty Williams. Intermediate Certificates-Laurel Agur, John Alexander, Jean Anderson, Mary Ball, jack Bell, Raymond Bennell, Patricia Boughner, Viola Bradt, Lorene Bridge, Lois Brinn, Betty Burn, Olive Burnett, Irene Buskiewiez, Donald Chalk, Gerald Chapman, Margaret Cooper, Muriel Cooper, Margaret Dawson, Irma Fazakas, Jack Fish, William Fishback, William Franklin, John Garnham, Melba Garnham, Elizabeth Gibson, Peter Gibson, Patricia Grey, Ella Gyulveszi, George Gyulveszi, Grace Har- ries, Verne Harvey, Gloria Haycock, Doro- thy Helsdon, Joyce Hibbert, VVilliam Hilli- ker, Patricia Hillis, jean Hollister, Jean Holman, Garry Horlick, Michael Hozer, Earl Hughes, Roy Ingraham, Larry Jack- son, Kerene Kelly, joan Ketchabaw, Hilda Knautz, joe Kovacs, Dorothy Lambert, Lois Law, George Leatherdale, Leonard Libitz, Donald MacLennan, Irene MacMil- lan, Jacqueline McDonald, Marilyn Mabee, Noel Mason, Steve Mayorscak, Frances Monk, Bernice Newton, Angela Nichols, Marion Pearce, David Richards, Clifton Ronson, Mary Lou Ryan, Kathleen Sandor, Paul Seres, Allin Sharp, Elizabeth Ann Swatridge, Shirley Tait, Mary Tauras, Maybelle Thompson, jean Trickett, Tibi Varga, Aldona Vasiliunas, Ivo Vermeersch, Wray Watts, Gerald Webster, Joan Well- man, Beatrice VVilkinson, Cyril VVilkinson, Winnifred Young. Scholarships donated by Courageous Chapter, I.O.D.E. - Girls' Scholarship -- Leone Turnerg Boys' Scholarship - An- thony Slama. Dominion-Provincial Scholarship - Noel Rokeby. Proficiency Shields - Grade XIII - An- thony Slamag Grade XII-Richard Rokebyg Grade XI-Richard jones, Grade X-Kath- leen Sandor, Grade IX-Mary Elizabeth McLeod, Special Commercial-Mary Far- dellag Grade IX QSouth Norwich onlyj - Florence Makins. Proficiency in Special Subjects-English - Leone Turner, Science - N. Rokebyg Mathematics-A. Slamag French-Anthony Slamag Public Speaking-Richard Jones, Art-R. McLennan: British History-M. E. McLeod. Prizes in History donated by James H. NVilson Chapter, I.O.D.E.-British History -Mary Elizabeth McLeod, Canadian His- tory-Donald MacLennan. Athletic and Cadet Awards-Juvenile - CGirlsj M. Browng QBoysj Charles Thomas. junior - fGirlsj M. E. McLeod, fBoysJ Peter Gibson, Irving Horton. Intermediate -fGirlsj D. Helsdong CBoysj Gary Miller. Senior - fGirlsj Denys, N. Warren, fBoysj Ronald Prickett. 70 FROM THE EXAMINATION PAPER OF R. .IONIS CHE IJVRY, GMD: 13. 5,15 f-7 , ,. ' N l'ff?f 'i'Z2lr A , , QQ, ,fA,.,.x.5l' s, ff, , , 7 xv ,, V4 - -L dl - . is .. r 6-' hr' a ll -3 ll ll' ' - w- Q 4 ff, A 1 f I, fi-X A , nf fi' After standing inverted for twenty-four hours, we observed that the water rose one- half an inch in the test tube. Crests for Marksmanship - Reginald Mason, Joe Slacak, Dalton Murr. Orchestra-First prize Trophy at Oxford County' Musical Festival. Basketball - W. O. S. S. A. Senior B Championship 1949. Doug Eckel was sitting at the back of the room, coughing loudly. Miss Mclntosh: XVhat have you in your mouth? Doug: A cough-candy. Miss McIntosh: fsarcasticallyj And is it doing you any good? Doug: Sure, it's making me cough, isn't it? just before the game, the stupid girl asked a Tillsonburg fan: Who are those men in the blue and white striped shirts? Tillsonburg fan: They're the referees. After the T.D.H.S. cagers had absorbed a terrific defeat, she asked, Did you say those two men were the referees? Disgusted Tillsonburg fan: No, they're players for the other team l Ode to Homework Cwith apologies to Edgar A. Guestj A Late into bed, Early to rise, ' Heavies the head, Reddens the eyes! ' Question ofthe year: VVhat happened to the Tillsonburg High School Orchestra this year? THE TATLER Anniversary Edition ll A 1950-1960 Tillsonburg District TLER March 1960 Price 10 cents fhiglm cost of livingj Editor ................... Margaret Cooper Assistant ................. .......... J oyce I-libbert Managing Editor NVomen's Editor Sports Editor .................... Elizabeth Gibson Muriel Cooper Dorothy Helsdon Noted Local Orator Wins World Applause It has been announced that Miss Joyce llibbert has just been named most Out- standing orator and journalist in the Eng- lish-speaking countries. VVe all remem- ber her debut here in our own little town. ' , I ' in L, fgit U A7 4 I .l , . . In , 3 z! 5, -AQ-l I 'U ln U '71 aft!! lvl ' 4 ll , N ...,. f aigtiyf-if The Marriage Bureau by Jack Bell Latest to obtain marriage licences have been Miss Lois Brinn, the future bride of Mr. Vllilliam Franklin, Mr. Donald Chalk who is taking as his bride Miss Jean Trickett, and Angela Nichols who is to be- come the charming wife of Mr. Garry Hor- lick. I Over The Teacups A by Irma Fazakas Laurel Agur has just returned from her position as a French interpreter at the Unit- ed Nations. Mr. james Martin has recently received first prize in speed typewriting. He can now do ten words a minute. Miss Gloria Haycock recently entertain- ed at her home on 221 Alexander Street. Present were Mr. Allin Sharp, designer of marcels for men, Dr. John Alexander, the THE TATLF-R noted dentist, and Mr. Leonard Libitz, the poor man's john D. Rockefeller. Vile have just received word that local dress designer Mary Lou Ryan has made good in New York with gowns modelled by Powers model Patricia Boughner. Miss Betty Burn, hostess at the Hotel D'Arlyngton, is planning a reception to wel- come home Steve Mayorcsak, the noted speed demon, who was recently reported lost in the Arctic. Personals Ella, come home. I need you. Raymond, Former T.D.l'l.S. Students Win Ovation At Carnegie Hall Mr. VVilliam Hilliker and Miss Elizabeth Gibson achieved world acclaim with their violin debut in Carnegie Hall recently. The Sick Room The Mayo Brothers of Rochester, Minn., recently arrived in town to review the case of Miss jean Anderson who was stricken with an acute attack of the giggles three months ago and has not stopped yet. Sports by john Garnham VVord has come from Switzerland that Dorothy Helsdon and Pat Grey captured the Women's Trophies at the recent Olymp- ics. A grand ovation is awaiting them here at home. Miscellaneous by Melba Garnham Miss Patricia Hillis announces the open- ing of Patty's Party Frocksf' Miss Lorene Bridge's Lorie's Little Lol- lipop candy store opens to-morrow at nine a.m. S355 Win 510,000 ! S553 Local boy, Jack Fish, after careful obser- vation, wins iBl0,000 in guessing which Cooper twin has the Phoni. Can YOU P ? ? 71 UM Edited by Richard Rokeby, XIII The Grade 10 English class was studying the following passage from Evangeline: Dark and neglected locks overshadowed his brow, and a sadness Somewhat beyond his years on his face was legibly written, Gabriel was it, who, weary with waiting, unhappy and restless, Sought in the XVestern wilds oblivion of self and sorrow. Mrs. Barkman-XVhat did Gabriel intend to do? Don Crossett thurriedlyj-Comb his hair. Mr. Sinclair-Quote one of Dalton's 'atomic laws. Unus ex discipulis-The atom is invisible. Sonny-- Dad, what do you call a man who drives a car? Dad-ta pedestrianj: It all depends on how close he comes to me, my boy. Mr. Sinclair- Light from the sun travels at the rate of 186,000 miles per second. Isn't that a tremendous speed? Bill Franklin- Oh, I don't know. It's downhill all the way. I advise you, said the doctor to Ken. lNebster, to bury yourself in your work. Gulp! said Ken. And me a cement mixer. There are three sides to every story-his, yours, and the truth. Mr. Kirkwood- How does your head feel today? Bill Mackie- Very well, sir. Mr. Kirkwood- lt should. It should be as good as new-you've never used it l Tourist- XYhat a .quaint little village, this Straffordville. Truly one half the world doesn't know how the other lives. Andy Choma- Not-in this village. Not in this village ll' 72 Mr. Hay: If you got your hands on the ball in the middle of the field, what would you do? Pete Gibson: I'd give three cheers and go home. Mr. Hay: NVhy? Pete: Because if I ever got my hands on the ball on the field, it would be after the game had ended. Mr. Hay QDiscussing important inven- tions since 18501 : Can anyone think of any other outstanding developments in office gadgets? Cliff Russ: Secretaries Walt Berko: VVhat did you do in Latin while I was away? jim Jones: We studied 'Atlas Becomes a Mountainf or 'Atlas Grows Up'. Berko: Sounds interesting. Jones: Yes, he was quite a hillbilly. Overheard on a players' bus a few days after the heavy ice storm: Doug Eckel: 'Gosh! Look at all those hydro lines down. They'll probably have to put up new onesf' Bob McLennan: They should get Russ Mannellf' Doug: Why? Bob: He can string a line better than anyone I know. Jim: Did you hear about Miss Field? VValt: No, jim: She took to the air. XValt: Oh? jim: She has flu. Mr. Sinclair, demonstrating heat of im- pact, I'll hold this piece of copper on the anvil and when I nod my' head, you hit it with the hammer. I Mr. Hay-VVhat was the importance of the Boston Tea Party? Joyce P.-Everyone had to drink coffee. THE TATLER Wife-fto a retired farmer who has moved to the cityj. Better get up, Pa, and get the furnace going. Farmer-No, sir! Might as well take. advantage of this city life and let the fire- men do it. tWhen a question is not understood. First Former-Pardon, sir, but I did not understand you. Second Former-Will you please repeat the question? Third Former-What, sir? Fourth Former--Huh? Fifth Former-Z-Z-Z-Z fsnorej. The sofa sagged in the centre:- The shades were pulled just so: The family had retired: The parlor lights burned low: There came a noise from the sofa: As the clock was striking two: And the student slammed her text book With a thankful, Well, I'm through! .l... Mr. Hay-Who is the oldest settler in the West? Violet Denys-The sun. Miss Field-Why does a chimney smoke? Bill Mackie-Because it can't chew. Miss Rock-If a man is six feet tall, how long are his legs? First Former-Long enough to reach the ground. Mr. Kirkwood-This law is called the Law of Gravitation and it is gravity that keeps objects on the earth. Ken. VVebster-What did people do be- fore they passed the Law of Gravitation? Mr. Hay-VVhat purpose does the Arctic serve? George Buckrell-It provides a home for the Eskimos. Mr. Sinclair, at the end of Chemistry class-Acetic acid is a strong-smelling acid. Here's a bottle of it, you might smell it be- fore you pass out. THE TATLER Census taker- How many in your fam- ily? NVoman- Five, me, the old man, our kid, the cow, and the cat. Census taker- What's your politics? VVoman- I'm Liberal, the old man's Con- servative, the kid's wet, the cow's dry, and the cat's a populist. Doug Eckel handed in the following as the principal parts of a Latin verb: Slippeo, slippers, falli, bumpum. The returned paper read: Fallio, failere, Hunci, suspendumf' Mr. Sinclair-Cto a misbehaving math studentj : Stand up! Math Student-Yes, sir. . Mr. Sinclair-Sit down! Math Student-Yes, sir. Mr. Sinclair-Stand up! Sit down! stand up! Sit down! Math Student-tYes, sirj 4. To J. Chambers In Grade XII there is a lad VVhose homework is done by his dad, He's crazy for sports Looks dandy in shorts And he's wild with the women, by gad. Walt Berko, XII. Dick Gibson-Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle! i Bill Eichenberg-No doubt you could pass for one. In a mathematics class, Herb Horlick stands up to ask how to do one of the Alge- bra questions. Herb Horlick-Mr. Alexander, would you please tell me how to do number ten? Mr. Alexander-In that question you are supposed to make a diagram and mark the width X and the length 4X -1- S. Herb-Yes, sir, but that's the question about the cows. Miss Grieve-What are you looking at, Bill? Bill Newman-It's snowing. Miss Grieve-l-laven't you seen it snow before? Bill-Yes! but it was raining yesterday. 73 M U S C Edited by Elizabeth Simmons, X11 Music! Music! Music! Elizabeth Simmons, XII Today if a song strikes you as familiar, it is probably a classic with a different tempo and set to words, or it is the revival of a song written a few years ago. While we're on the subject of revision, is there anyone who hasn't felt a thrill hearing Tony Martin render There's No Tomorrow, the cur- rently popular version of the Italian love song O Sole Mio, or Vic Damone sing You're Breaking My Heart also translat- ed from Italian? Also there are the instru- mentals such as Sabre Dance Boogie ar- ranged by Louis Musch for Freddy Martin and his Orchestra from Sabre Dance in the Gayne Ballet, and 12th Street Rag playedin jazz rhythm. NVho knows, maybe next year this song will be brought out again in its original state with the other rags and Dixie Land songs rapidly becom- ing popular. W'hile some song writers were busy re- writing, others have been going mad trying to think of different music. VVe thought they had reached their limit with Mule Train but that was before Frankie Laine introduced Cry of the NVild Goose. I Won- der if the composer read Call of the Wil- derness, writter by Gilbert Parker? Choice of music seems to be reverting to the type played about two decades ago. If this continues, in about a century people will be doing the minuet and waltz again in swirling elaborate robes. .M-.0-M. Musical Quiz . - l. What does one need to unlock a door? Z. VVhat does one do with a tape-line? 3. What should one write upon the re- ceipt of a gift? 4. VVhat word would describe the ,point of a pin? 5. What should one do when one is tired? 6. What waits for no one? 7. VVhat is the teaching faculty of the school sometimes called? 8. VVhat is the term given to the number of points made in a game? 9. What is likely to happen to an old car tire? 10. VVhat instrument is used for weighing? 74 Music, the Universal Language of Mankind The Tillsonburg Canadian Concert As- sociation had the above quotation on tl1e concert programs used in their first attempt to bring brilliant Canadian artists here. The series of concerts commenced with Howard Cable and his Canadian Symphonette. The concert auditorium, St. Paul's United Church, was filled to overflowing with music lovers. The concert was a pronounced suc- cess and Mr. Cable and the Symphonette were obliged to give three encores before the audience was satisfied. Tillsonburg was honoured by having Miss Evelyn Pasen, young Toronto mezzo- soprano, and Gordon Kushner, another noted Canadian artist, who was Miss I'asen's accompanist besides playing his own piano renditions. Both artists had great talent and pleasing personalities, necessary for real success. Halina Bilochetsky, thirteen-year-old prodigy of the violin, and Lawrence Felton, baritone, were the artists for the third con- cert. The violinist's ability was truly re- markable and Mr. Felton had a fine, impressive voice. For the fourth concert, Andrew MacMil- lan, baritone, and Miss Rachel Cavalho, pianist, favoured us with their magnificent artistry. In my opinion, the program was superb and ended much too soon. Their hard work and ability were evident throughout the performance. The concerts were really a success and it is hoped that there will be many more of them. They have brought genuine musical culture to many people who could only otherwise hear good music on the radio. Throughout the series of concerts, a num- ber of high school students ushered for the performances. VVe should like to see Till- sonburg District High School sponsoring concerts in their new auditorium in the near future. E.P.S. THE TATLER My Opinion of Jazz Everyone, I think, agrees that jazz has, and will continue to have, its proper time and place. That jazz is capturing an al- most overbearing position in modern musi- cal tastes is another more serious aspect. Although I thoroughly enjoy and appre- ciate classical music from Bach to Gilbert and Sullivan, I feel that, for the teen-age generation especially, no other arrange- ment of lyrics and tunes, can replace the currently-popular jazz ballad. Although disguised under thousands of eye-catching titles, the chief essentials of modern music seem to be an emphasized beat and a roman- tic theme. Thus, as long as people are human, they will be dancing and falling in love and the typical ballad is bound to sur- vive in its simple short-lived varieties. As Shakespeare said, If music be the food of love, play on. However, jazz is definitely over-done. When one is exposed to the jumbled non- sensical lyrics accompanied by a screaming trumpet, such as the current Be-Bop suc- cess or when one attempts to understand the weird disjointed bars of Kenton's In- novations for 1950 , one suddenly wonders if man, instead of advancing, is returning to an ancient, barbarous civilization. On the other hand, American jazz assisted by the short wave, has offered a strong in- ternational link. American popular music, served up by a disc jockey is helping this country win the world's good-will and opinions. Comments and requests have poured into our radio stations from Malaya, from Sweden, from Alaska. Even when the lyrics are completely un- intelligible, people of foreign countries seem to crave the gay rhythmic American melodies. It seems strange that nations whose skilled old masters once led the musical realm, can now be requesting our simple, shoddy hits . Consequently, I feel that the arrival of jazz has been accompanied by a disastrous downfall in musical standards. Can any one of today's Hit-Parade favourites hope to be sold, two hundred years hence, as Chopin's immortal compositions will be? Will the meteoric rise of American jazz label our twentieth century as a dark age of music? Although I enjoy jazz im- mensely in its proper place, I fear such results. Shirley Holland, XIII THE TATLER A Moment With Malcuzynski The concert was announced for 8:20 sharp, but not until nearly 8:35 was the auditorium darkened and all attention drawn to the stage where stood the large, black concert grand. Suddenly from the entrance on the left, a thin, frail-looking man darted out, to be met by the excited applause which one would associate with XX'itold Malcuzynski, the world's greatest living pupil of Paderewski and greatest in- terpreter of Chopin. The concert was, in fact, being held to commemorate the cen- tenary of the death of Frederic Francois Chopin, and from my seat in the fourth row, I had an excellent view of the entire per- formance. Finally, after surveying the audience for several seconds, Mr. Malcuzynski deliber- ately faced the keys, and commenced play- ing. The performance of the first number, Polonaise in E-Flat Minor , could not help but immediately convince the audience of the musician's skill-that is, if the extensive advance billing could have left any skeptics! The burst of applause at its conclusion was typical of the subsequent reactions during the evening. Ballade No. 4 , one of the concert's long- est numbers, seemed able to display fully Malcuzynski's artistic temperament. At the end of this second number, he fairly re- bounded from his seat, and made a hurried exit, seemingly oblivious of his several hundred auditors. However, upon his re- turn within a few seconds, he completed the first half of the program by playing Chopin's B-Minor Sonata . I had thought that perhaps the pianist's unscheduled exit after the Ballade was to indicate that he was omitting the Sonata, but when I had heard it, I was glad that I had been mis- taken. During the ensuing intermission, the ushers - university students - passed through the audience, selling reproductions of a clever pencil drawing of Malcuzynski and explaining that the proceeds of their sale were to go in aid of the Polish Literary Institute of Paris. They told us that at the end of the performance, Mr. Malcuzynski would autograph the pictures. The second part of the concert was of a somewhat lighter style, for it included two 75 mazurkas, two etudes, Opus 10, Nos. 2 and 12 tthe Revolutionary Etude j, and the lN'altz in E Flat tOpus 185. It is common in such affairs as this to leave the best till last, and Malcuzynski's program was no exception, for it ended with the extremely difficult and spectacular Scherzo No. 3 in L' Sharp Minor . The final chord of this number set off wave after wave of applause which resulted in the illus- trious Pole's return for one encore, and then another, and yet a third, until he linally re- appeared only to bow, indicating that three encores was the limit. Immediately, streams of people clutching their souvenir pictures began to make their way towards various doors in quest of their autographs. At last I managed to arrive at the door of the greenroom where the celebrated pianist sat in a low, leather- covered arm chair beside a small table. I was struck by his friendliness as he an- swered politely any questions or remarks from admirers that time would allow. He was pale, and closeup looked younger than at a distance, although still frail A lone woman twhom I took to be Mrs. Malcuzyn- ski, if indeed there is onel remained placidly and unobtrusively on a chesterfield at the other end of the room. I laid my picture on the table, and his long, lean. white fingers explained a fragment of his skill, as he ap- plied his illegible signature-apparently a mark of greatness! He said that he yas very tired after his performance, and I be- lieved him. Decorum demanded, of course, that I should not linger to stare at greatness, but at least as I moved towards the steps at the door, l could not help looking back-as I shall in my memory for years to come- upoii this exciting moment with Malcuzyn- ski. Richard Jones, XII. My Hit Parade Glenn Miller's In the Mood is surely reet. It's an oldie with a rhythmic beat. Third Man Theme is an Englishtune Ry Guy Lombardo: you should hear it soon. Tell Me XVhy by Ralph Flanagan, Copying the style of Miller again. Tony Martin's There's No Tomorrow Fills youths with spine-tingling sorrow. Running close second to his incomparable style 76 Vic Damone's vocals will last quite a while. Doris Day sings the River Seine XYith a lilting voice that applause does gain. The haunting words of Sentimental Me , Hy the Ames Brothers, in my heart will al- ways be. Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Hoy by Bing Gives my Hit Parade an added zing. The Cry of the XYild Goose by Frankie Laine Stimulates joy in some and in others pain. C'est Si lion by Danny Kaye Brings joy like the flowers in May. My Favourite of course is Mel Torme, Of him and his vocals much I could say, In that velvet fog I could lose myself long And it's all done with just a song! Claire Macliwan. XII. Answers. 1. Key. 2. Measure. 3. Note. 4. Sharp. 5. Rest. 6. Time. 7. Staff. S. Score. 9. Flat. 10. Scales. Elizabeth Gibson, XIA. ,..T1.0 ..,1 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD tfontinued from Page Sixteenj faithfully for many years. As ai. ex- student, l ask you to think rather kindly of it when you pass through its doors for the last time. lt will have completed its duties as an educational centre for the Tillsonburg district and at the time of writing, your lloard has not arranged for its disposition. llnt in a country such as ours. we must move. on to bigger and better things and I am happy to have had some small part in this progress of secondary education. In conclusion, I wish to thank your Editor for his kind invitation to bring this message to you, and also to congratulate him and his staff on the publication of The Tatler. With best wishes for the future of the Stu- dent llody and Teaching Staff of the Till- sonbnrg District lligh School, l remain, Sincerely yours, J. n. v.fxi-i.12iQ, THE TATLER My Eighteen Years l was born in Montreal but 1'm not a French-Canadian and I hate pea soup. l received my first violin at the age of six, but never really took lessons until the age of nine. XYe travelled much and that slowed up my musical training. From Mon- treal we went to Cornwall, to Timmins, then to Frankford, Ontario, and finally to Toronto, where I really grew up fin height anywayjj. I took lessons from Professor Chris llafeff at the Royal Conservatory of Music. Many were the times I came out of the studio with the tears rolling down my cheeks from the bawling out I received be- cause my lesson was poor. But I will never forget him for what he has done for me. llc is a great man and a great teacher. I have performed in many places such as Kingston, Toronto, Montreal, Bowmanville, Trenton, Batavia, Oshawa, Bradford, Sud- lmry, and North Bay. ln Toronto I have performed at the Masonic Temple, Massey Hall, Eaton Audi- torium, Maple Leaf Gardens, Hart House, The lfxhibition and in many churches of all religions. l have also entertained at the Mental Hospital in Toronto, The Mercer Reformatory for XYomen tthat was inter- estingj and at the Bowmanville Peniten- tiary for Boys. XYhile in Toronto I belonged to seven different orchestras including The Univer- sity of Toronto Symphony and two dance orchestras. On top of practising seven times a week with these orchestras I had pupils to teach and performances to play, plus my own practising and school work to do., Later l was called to do radio dramatics and was on CFRB for two years as Peter Ilan. I also took parts in mystery stories over CKEY. During the war I entertained at army camps and hospitals and did many performances with a minstrel show. To relax in the summer time I joined the Mer- chant Marine and worked on the lake boats as a deck-hand. Sports have been a part of my life just as long as music. So far during my high- school training I have participated i11 track and field, rugby, basketball, baseball and THE TATLER X hockey. At Tillsonburg I have only gone in for track and field because other activ- ities have kept me from sports. This has been a brief glance at my past. XVhat is in store for me in the future is yet to be seen, I would like to enter the school teaching profession and also violin teach- ing. Then l'll be able to give instead of take. Yours sincerely, Steven Choma. ilu jllilemnriam Almost on the eve of the publica- tion of this issue of the Tatler, the tragic news reached the Tatler staff and the school that Dalton Murr and Bob Laur had lost their lives when Bob's plane crashed on Thursday, june lst, near Ostrander. Dalton, a popular member of Grade XIII this year, was active in the school's orchestra and cadet band. Among his out-of-school activities were painting with oils, and scouting. Last year he had attended the XVorld Scout Jamboree in Norway as a mem- ber of the Canadian Scout contingent. A member of Grade XI last year, Rob had not returned to school this year, having decided to devote as much time as possible to flying his own plane. His enthusiasm for flying re- sulted in his becoming the youngest licensed pilot in Canada. In school he was a valued member of the school's orchestra and band. Speaking for a school saddened by the sudden and untimely loss of two of its members, the Tatler staff extend their deepest sympathy to the sorrow- ing parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Laur and Mrs. D. Murr. Y 77 1- ! HQ 5, 1,1 J il! 1 ' 1 Q .f. ' 1 ..1l, .1 L ' 4', 1.1 .C tb, ,va -Q, a 'l'. I .. ,x .1 ,- 3' I ' v- I. va, 1 V V . .!. 4, WN s 4 ra , . . .1-'. I . -' ,Z 4' .. if .33 'V pg 51 1 K f' 3' . W If , ,Pb O'. . r I' ... 1' '- .- ,ua ,L. '- it .1 . , , Q ,S mix.. 1, .-I , ' fu I f ' F i ! ..- X .-, W, 1 l . N-3 Q ,,f U ffl.- F. je.. A 1 'L 'j' If 'N H l AL mt' ' 21 4, . ll' ,i 4 :JL .fx ' if' 1 4,I , .gh -, V ', I' ,. f '. S 'xj . W 1 5- U .Wd I X, 51. 'T I3 T. Y ,J 1 -:1,.,f- -4 Vg' ., ,fy , 1. ' Lv. ' I' ..-. L . I, , 1 ' , I .. ,g W y. av , 'Z 1 1 - v- -af ', uw- - I H, -Y A . . , A ' H, 1, F - . 4, f . 4 . ..'. .' .. ., ', - Il. . , ' ' f 't V .X HU v 1 f - '- an Q 4 x r K I O - .54 - Q : '. .' ' - 1- 39 11 ,. 'ak' ' H K ' M 'Y' . v-,.f. Q ' , -,Q I , ' lp.-,1',.. .,,, , K. -,- vi' '13, -.A , . -Q5 41.5114 ,, ,I.,,.-. Y., - my , ,V 4 , V -71 li . 4.. -- ' 1- . ' , L ' QS 4.2 ' .' 'E 'J H 'T '- J f 5' - Y- ' I , N ' r ado ra lu 'E a HI! A O w I T C A 1 n 78 'THE TATLER 1 A .. - f- ' ' A , w V - ' ' 5 . H rx, N7 I' 'If'5rk-.1 I S :C 1 ' ' ' 1 'J W b Q N J' A + ,1 f . lun -4 ' l..Q t fH:5 I, 5 , ., 4 ,Z 'g -,lg g - ..g .41 ' ffm ia! 0 Uur alcfuerfiaera XValker Stores INlannell's A. R. VValker Tillsonburg Shoe Co. F. F. llavis CO. W. XVorth Davis Hicks Furs Mabee's Hardware F. S. Law Sz Co. j. C. McCormack liichenberg Motors Corbin Dress Shops Noble's Furniture Co. T. C. XVarwick IQ Sons Ltd. lieewadin Dairy Carroll Bros. Limited Vance Bros. Seeds Owen Motors Limited Chainway Stores Limited XY. F. Lambden 8z Son Jackson's Bakery Limited Beaver Foundry and Furnace Nobbs' Grocery XYickham's Boot Shop Armstrong's Drug Store Stauffer Motors Limited' Fernlea Flower Shops Astoria Cafe Cowell's Wallpaper and Paints Livingston XVood Products Hawkins Feed Co. Riley Motor Sales C. J. Ketchabaw Somers Boot Shop lX'lil-Mar Manor Popham's Alf Hill Heath's Harry L. Lipsit Tillsonburg Radio and Sports H. A. Ostrander Sz Son Ronson R McHugh Limited Coca-Cola THE TATLER Works The VVright Gift and Book Shop XVally's Groceteria Otter Valley Milk Producers Co-O Pearce Motor Sales Tillsonburg Bowling Alley Pow's Hardware McNally's Bennett Stationery Leo Mabee British Knit I Abbott's Service Station Blake McDonald Metal Fabricators Limited Norma Beauty Shop A Sz P Stores Alex. Rodgers 8z Son Gord Stevenson and Elmo XVest Lillian Dress Shoppe Carmichael Motors Limited McDonald's Drug Store News Centre Denton Sz Vance Insurance Office Tip Top Cleaners Card's Furniture Ravin's Coach Line Underwood. Esseltine Radio Cab Strand Theatre Geo. NY. Lashbrook Yager's Men's Wear C. S. Hogarth Insurance Agency Shaver Motor Sales Charters Refrigeration Broadway Meat Market Sir Isaac Pitman Sz Sons Reward Shoe Stores Gettas' Restaurant Harris Men's W'ear J, B. Carroll Electric Pettifer Photo Studio Lloyd McKenney Newman's Flower Shop Thomson's Drug Store Neilson's The Night Classes CA report on the night classes for New Cana- dians has been given us by Mr. Hay, who with the assistance of Miss Mclntosli has again con- ducted these classes this year.J For the second consecutive year the High School has offered classes in English and Citizenship for New Canadians, who have recently settled in our area. Others, who have been here for as long as fifteen years have also taken advantage of this opportun- ity. As students they have been outstand- ing in their devotion and interest, and have appreciated what has been done for them. lt is to be hoped that these classes may have assisted them to know Canada and its people better, and that in a small way they may have served to help them feel less like strangers. To have had people of almost every European nationality working to- gether for the common purpose of improv- ing themselves and becoming better citi- zens, has made the night classes a vital part of school-life. To mark the close of this year's activity, all the students with their teachers were graciously entertained by the Senior Chap- ter of the I.O.D.E. Poem No Time ftaken from Leisure ?j NYhat is this life if, full of school VVe have no time to stop and fool. No time to linger in the hall To shoot a nice great big spit-ball. No time during week-days even for dating Hut maybe, occasionally, we get to go skat- ing. No time in school to dilly and dally Even for my sister Sally. No time to sit in your favourite place And just look out into open space. But really it isn't so very bad For look at all that we will have. Jane McQueen, XB. My apologies to VV. H. Davies! Bob Claringbold-Mr. Hay, how do you expect us to study when you make us write out so many assignments? Mr. Hay-If you would do some studying, you wouldn't have to write out so many as- signments. Compliments ofa Friend THE TATLER l S HAWKIN S FEED CO. R ' RILEY MOTOR SALES Compliments of STUDERAKER CARS AUD TRUCKS PFOGUCCFS Of FERGUSON TRACTQRS High Quality AND IMPLEMENTS l FEEDS l ' 1 ,FRESH EGGS W ml Phone ms Tillsonburg POULTRY t MOTEL-Q C. J. KETCHABAW GENERAL STORE Groceries - Meats - lJryGoocls - Hardware Egg Grading Station i' EDEN, ONTARIO lk 1 Compliments of SOMEHS' BOUT SHOP XN'l1ere Smart Styles Originate 'A' THE TATLER Q ww -1 .ith .4 1 - W A xr 5 vii AW as Y, Sm if X. Wifi i Hx, 'A' L'm11pIi111c11ls t y MIL - MAR MANOR 4 l'lmuc 1234 'k THE Home OF BETTER SHOES I 1 o To TILLSONBURG. ONT. We Fit the Feet Correctly Carefully Checked by X-Ray ALF. HILL HIl,I,l,XRlDS :md 'l'Ul3.XCC'C'O C llllllll N03 1 y THE TATLER Your Family Store The Year Arozmaf 0' I KQV? . L:.9',5'11 wwe . ,.--- Km-,SQ 3: J' I 'Wax rw 7'4- gf 0-3 4 'hx .r1r- : A-:+:-r+r:'.r:-:fr-11 '-225: 21:1nee-1-1-:.:.:.1-:-:-.-1: :2:'1-..-1+ -14 -: .- -, .:-:-:- - . - ' ---- V -.4.1.Z.:.,,.:.:.t.:.g,g.g,:z. 4.3.:2.:,.1. ,- 1. ,zz Z, -V: f W' ' .. AV . 1135? .- , GI-14.- ' ',3,5: ' ,. ....g.g,31 I ll! az-11.Y:1:2z:,, . -, 6:1 A ,- ,--A - fx. .,.,. 7.15-.-3:-1-if-Qjg---:-:i::g::::,:+:fv f 2 ' '- gwgg L .f ' g g lf '- ,,, 5 L u ff ' ,,4 5 . 5333 . A,ggjggiggigilzigggfil 355: E ,..,, . 1511.1-.,,,. ,. 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Keeping 011 H0041 Places? ,,,,,,,,,.,,, ,,To keep in style. Eichenberg ........ terms with Don .... Lillian Hogarth Edwina Heckford Shirley Jones ...... Vernon Holmes June Faulkner .... Herb Horlick ....... Colston Hale ....... Eva Heckford ..... Yvonne Burnett Bill Smith ............ Dick Cole .............. Arabelle Howes George Buckrell... Gretta Bowes ....... Lois Fairbairn ..... THE TATLER Hogarth ........... Winnie .............. Two-faced Jones ............. Vern ...... Iunie ...... Herh ...... Coley ..... Pug ........ Mert ...... Smitty ............... The Necker Hippy ................ Buck ..... ......... Gret ....... jake ...... ........ Andy ..... Shut-up ............. Hello-o-0 ......... Say-y not had Gee-whiz .... No guff ............ No kidding? Be quiet .......... Whoozy ........... Watch it .......... Wow ...... ........ You don't s Is that rigl ay.. It now ! ....... Al! ............ Say now .......... Going with Andy.. Relating the latest ............ Hunting boys ...... Shooting pool ...... Going with Roy .... Playing hockey To pay attention in science class .... Homework ............. Going to church.. Dating girls .......... Comhing his hair Searching for boys ......... Playing haskethall ........ VValking the streets ............ Studying for exams ......... Lower Hall at 10C ............ 10A ......................... Any place where there's boys ...... Arena ...................... Scott's Dairy ....... Gym ...... .... ..,...... Roaming the halls ............ 10 A ......................... Hallways ................ Poolroom ............... Shows ..... ......... Steve's car ............ Hanging out the window ............ jessie's Restau- rant in Straffordville ....... Track ....... ............... To grow up and control her tongue To be a ballet dancer. To marry a man. To he a pool shark. To speak louder in class. To go steady. To stand up straight in class. To quit school. To answer ques- tions in history. To he an usher. To get to school on time. To keep quiet in geography class. To give a wrong answer in class. To slim down. To read a history assignment. --By Lois Fairhairn. 85 ' I I... if HARRY L. LIPSIT M ASSEY-HA R R IS SALES - SERVICE 'A' I-IOM li FREEZ ERS PRESSURE SYSTEMS 'A' 'A' Qlmlpliim-nts of TILLSONBURG l RADIO AND SPORTS 85 l31'ozulw:1y l'l1une 645 'A' Incorporating All ilu' Latest in Safety. Cmnfort and Scrvicu A View of Our .'XlUlJ1llZlllCC Showing Special Design Strctclici' W Plwlw gl 84 Wllien in nccrl call 34. Our cxpcricnccrl operators EXDEQWNI are in charge at all times, flpcrzxtors THE TATLER T HONSON 8: MCHUGH LTD. x 3 lla-'nlcrs in Flmur, lfccd :md 'l'uIm:1Cc'n Supplivs 'A' T PHONE 894 After school 4 . . . have a Coke THE WRIGHT T GIFT AND BOOK SHOP 'k T V Gifts for ova-ry UCCIISIUII and fm' 4-11011 lllL'1I1lN'l' uf thc family. Q ummm- so 27 Riclout sf, xx T s if T Ask fbr it either way . . . both !n:.!c-1,'m:'kS mean the Same thing. n WALLY'S MARKET 51 SIXIUHIC ST. 7 ITRICSII Rll..X'l'S - KIIQOVICIQITCS Yc'g'c't:1lvlc's f l:l'l'SII l:l'lIil 2 Vlmmmc 775-NX' XYL1 llcliwx' THE TATLER Otter Valley Milk Producers' Co-Op Tillsonburg Creamery Springford Cheese Factory KlHlllll'2lCllll'Cl'S ol aml llC2ll0l'S in Butter, Crezun, Powclercrl Milk, liuttcrmilk. L.llCflCl2lT :mtl Cutlzige Cllccsc 4 'A' Plioncsa Day 360 Night 296-.I 4 ,I l H cad Ufficc 'l'illsunlnurg, Ontario O O O L O Li O I i' n Compliments of . . . PEABCE MOTOR SALES i Plume 1360 , 'A' i 1'7 7 7 ' ir H YY I ISOXVL FOR lllifXl,'I'll TILLSONBURG BOWLING ALLEY Refreslmicnts - lailtecst l':llllllJlllCl'll I Phone 778 THE TATLER Holiday Time I I I 1 I I Play Time I I GUNS I I .-Xmummitiun I I I I 'k I I 1f1sHINc1 I I lm-klt-, mm, 1,111-QS I I I , ff I I I II .X R I JXVA R If XY ICA R :X H NI' 'From McNALLY'S M I2N'S WEAR I T I I I I 'k C'umpIimcnts of BENNETT STATIONERY G R IQIETINCS LIXR I JS Chinn :md Iiift Shop 'A' THE TATLER TT IT Y I I I 2 , I LEU IVIABEE ' ir Compliments of BRITISH KNIT ' l1II.I-I.'XRlDS, 'lIOH.f'XL'L'OS H Mi x7lNIxQ, lec'11-.AXgc Styles Il Specialty 1 1 xg . 2. ICIC L'RIC.'XM wk I :md I l QOFT DRINKQ 105 Ilrozulway PIIUIIC 71-XY 'k 'A' I Huy XYitl1 L'm1Iiflc11cc X I YOUR IlXIl'l2Rl.'XI, ICSSO IJl',Xl.lCR I A COIIIIDICIC Service For Yuur Liu' I ABBOTT'S SERVICE STATION I Ren 'Vructks W - 346 1311.5-XV I COIIIIIIIINCHIS of BLAKE IVICDIONALD INSURJXNQIIS 'K' Phono 501 TIIISl5l1Illll'g' THE TATLER Compliments of METAL EABRICATORS LIMITED Mmmfzicturcrs of fine hospital, school and lziborzitory furniture . ii V' ' QV 'k ' - nel 1 tv ,..5: E . ff? ,gg In Ififty ::A E X I PHONE 056 N OBMA BEAUTY SHOP 191 BI'0ZlCiXVIly St. 'I'ILI.SONHLTRG, ONT. 'A' IN. K,ILI.A'I'I.Y, Propric THE TATLER Compliments of A SL P STGRES .li ,i,.11 - 1.i-l-.ii ll l Tillsonburg - Ontario H ATLER 'A' BETTER UUALITY SI,.M'IiS SUITS LOWER PRICES SHIRTS SI'OR'I' Q'O4X'I'S 'IU I 'U EATS g- Ifrom - Alex. Rodgers 8: Son 124 Ilruzldwzly TI I,I.SUN BLING ul' i L-UI1l1lIIlllC'lltS of CORD STEVENSUN and ELMO WEST Gvt your wuol croppccl in Iiroaclway II:11'IJc'1' Shop behind Mrs. ITbc1't's XYOUI Sh 146 Broadway 'Ir U13 QQHIIIIIIIIIICIIIS of Compliments of I LILLIAN CARMICHAEL DRESS SHOPPE MOTORS Smart xYC21l'Il1g1' fXppz1reI for XYUIIICII :md CI1iIcI1'cn ,Ng I , xi I JI5 -: I I'I'IONIf 7 I-I9 Iirozulxxixy 'I'iIIsonI1urg, Ont. W THE TATLER 1VIcDUNALD'S DRUG STORE llZlI'l'li't lluhhzlrd 1x5'0I', Vita-Ray and llZLI'lJZll'1l Gould Cosnwtics l lcnnv Lind and Annic l.:nn'iv Fundin-s N 'A' 143 Broadway Phone 29 Tillsonburg Kd, Y , EMKWY ,, K, ,, , 1 NEWS CENTRE lXlfXGfXZlNl':S, f. XNlJY, 'llOllAffOS, NUVEl.Tllf9 flllrli CI-XRlJS, TOYS, lflf. flllfxxhl, SOFT l7RlNlQS 'A' Phone 1179 137 Broadway t'mnpli1nc-nts of A l DENTUN 81 VANCE 'A' l - if 7 ' 'f- 4l'f i ' ? f ' ' y fOlVlPl,llN'llfN'l'S . . . To the Stuff and Students R of the Tillsonlmrg' District High School TIP TOP CLEANERS Phone 617 VVn5hinyzton Grand .'Xv0. EHR E E,tEH,tEt EEE E T Sl THE TATLER I,-113 NIFTY IN '50, SHOP AT CARD'S FURNITURE Phone 36 V 'A' 9 I QS. G, C-XRD, Proprietor! 'A' TILLSUNBURG HARDWARE Phone 324 IR MA A RAAAAAWQXA ,Ava A R - if W! fn, -A Am f if ir l I1's a fact: LQUINIHHIIICIIIS filllilfliilll buyers :mcl typists A of 1n'c'fe1' one typcwritcr over all ' , other makes combined. R A V IN , COACH LINE i X w Hug Y UNDERWOOD A cw COURSE! if THE TATLER 4 CUIIIIJIIIIICIIIS of ESSELTINE RADIO CAB IUXYIIUII :mfl U11c1':1tccl by C. Il, lfsscliinc Corner Brock and Broadway H Rmliu I,I9llIlfL'I1CfI Ifm' I :1sta-1' Scrrivv Day and Night H ne 16 'I'illsm1lm111'g, Ont IFI 'Ir IQYIEIQY SlfC'CliSS tn 1111- S'l'.Xl l ,NND S'I'L'IJliN'l'S of fm- TILLSONBURC DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL H' I -'-xx ' , I I 'u'111'vl'-' , . .5131 Iv Ixln IIIIUIIL' 73-I THE TATLER GEO. W. LASHBROOK J lfXYlfl,l,Elx J Q- Mw w.,,,,, PHONE 9811 Conlpletc Stock SCHOOL PINS .-XNIJ RINGS l 5 - Us V, 5, X 55555:E:1:I ' lf, y ' ...- A 55 1' 1 XXI' are triving to servo thc commumtx with Szntisfacti Oll Ayxlerenyxx' s1 11lz'rs if YAGER'S M ICN'S XVEAR I , , C0ll1l3lllllC'l'ltS of C. S. HUGARTH INSURANCE AG IENCY Plmnc l-17 'llillsonlmrg, fjllll 1 Compliments of SHAVER MOTOR SALES Your Cockshutt Dealer Tillsonburg THE TATLER Z ll Y V V Y l I L'mnpli1nc-uwts uf l I CHABTERS REFRIGERATION SALES .NND Slfllvlflf 8 Market Sq. wk Ph.-me 223-w l HT Sell ilu- llcst Ilnrl EQurx'ia'c tllc Host l l,,,,Y,,Y,,, fwfr ,,, A ,nw Y-, 1, lAlJI11IJllll1ClllS uf BROADWAY MEAT ' A V l f w - - - 1 1 ' ' ll Alex. Xl.1ulx0ll1c1g.,l1, lump. Onlyaftercamfultests M N' l ofthe qualities ofthe fflw' Esterbrook Fountain ,ffl H f t PenhasPirmangiven 'ff f yf its endorsauon. Ac- r guracy and legibil- I , f f xtydarli: imprpxifd ' I' , 1 Bn l e SPCCl3 Y ,' If -' l'1'csl1 :mal Lurccl Meats dpsigf-cd poim ' l E25 S ?ll'e'eP?fft' l bOlllt1'X' l l marf-approved ' Pen is im' 6?AfZEfUL'pSfJfS gggrrizgay Esverbrook Pen ls i wri t i ng the fegfwcbcge poiln ,zgirszzdron l'l NJN lf -ll SIR ISIAC PITMAN 8. SONS KCANIDIJ lTD. 383 CHURCH ST., TORONTO, ONTARIO JA A , A ll L!0l11lJllI'Il0l'ltS of HEWAHD SHUE STORES l g Slmcs fur tlmc vntirc family l 175 Broadway Tillsonburg l 1 l i' llolorc lluyiug fAOlll17Ill'k' Our l'1'iccs 98 THE TATLER - From little towns in a far away land we Came, To clefcncl our honour in a world of Hanw, By little towns in a far away lantl wc sleep, .-Xnrl leave those things we won, to you to kcvp. XVe, giving all, gained all. neither lament or praise. Only in all things recall, it is fear, not death, that slays. i' QQOIIIC to GETTAS' RESTAURANT HARRIS MEN 'S WEAR XYhere you will find the smartest wearing apparel for men, young men and teen-agers IF I'l S NEW' - - XYIQ IWIAVE l'l ' ISU HROJXIJXY.-XY TILLSONBURC OINT THE TATLER M r,ff Electric Xlfiring Supplies and Fixtures - ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES HOT XYATIZR IIICQXTITRS w J. B. CARROLL ELECTRIC Phone 434-R, Tillsonburg - Broadway St. Complimcn t s of PETTIFER PHUTO STUDIO Portraits, XYc'ddings, JXINIILSIII' Finishing and Ifrzxming and Photographic Supplies 144 Broadway Phone 878 Res. 263 Lloyd McKenney ' i' ,MW W NEWMAN'S FLOWER SHOP 'A' BILLIARDS 5 L f Cut Flowers Potted l'l:mts TOBACCO 1 If 1,1- Aufhmymw at Lfm's:1g'es Zl Specialty BARBER SHOP ,k 'A' ss IXROA-XIJNXKX' PIIUNIE ox THE TATLER MEET YOUR TEEN-AGE FRIENDS .... THOMf UN! I THEILQLSTORE PHON E 2 DRUGf 12312 TILLSONBURG. .oNT4 0 Tops In A 1 M FINE COSMETICS I I I ' I ,ig Rm N soDA BAR ?f'fffs KODAK SUPPLIES