Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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there is friendship between them, but it is not perfect friendship yet. Let it be one of our greatest hopes and aims of the future that one day there shall be perfect sympathy and understanding between these three countries. Gertrude Nieghorn, Form Upper VI. Song of Lower V Sing a song of Lower V, The smartest class in school, Its members are intelligent And never break a rule. They never raise their voices In loud or boisterous glee, Such conduct would appal them ' Tis very plain to see. They love both French and algebra, In Latin they excel, They revel in their lessons And strive to do them well. There are some who will laugh at these statements And say that they are untrue; But, though I dislike to admit it, I think they are right, don ' t you? Jean McKay, Form Lower V. Missing the Bus TOU ' RE late! You ' re late! It ' s half ' past eight! chanted my sister, as she poked her head into my room where I was frantically endeavouring to collect my books and put on my hat and coat at the same time. Is it really halfpast? I asked in despair, vainly looking for my Caesar which had somehow or other disappeared for the moment. Well, to be exact, it ' s twentyseven and three-quarter minutes after, but if you sprint you may be able to catch that eight ' thirty bus. I thought I had better take her advice and sprint and, having found my Caesar shut up inside my scribbler, I dashed down the stairs, two steps at a time. Of course my box of geometry instruments had to choose this moment to fall with a crash to the ground, scattering its contents right and left. [26]

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The Friendship between Britain, Canada and the United States and How Best to Maintain It HEN we think of three of the largest EngHsh-speaking countries, England, Canada and the United States, we are pleased to feel that a bond of friendship exists between them. Canada is united to Britain by other than bonds of friendship, but it is sentiment which really binds them closest. The people of the United States being the same in race and language are also linked to these countries. This friendship is not hard to understand, but unfortunately friendships are easily broken, and it will probably be one of the problems of the future to try to maintain this feeling of amity between the countries. It is interesting to notice, in connection with this problem, a society which was formed eight years ago, called ' The EngHsh-speaking Union, the aim of this is to promote a better feeling between the English-speaking peoples of the world. The pledge of the society is ' ' Believing that the peace of the world and the progress of mankind can be largely helped by the unity in purpose of the English-speaking democracies, we pledge ourselves to promote, by every means in our power, a good understanding between the United States of America and the British Commonwealth. Their ambition is to obtain a building in every important centre of the English-speaking world, and this desire has been partially fulfilled. There are already many members of this society and it is hoped that in a short time it will become better known. Through this organisation the people will be drawn closer together, intellectually, spiritually and commercially. It is by such societies as this that the greatest work is being done to maintain friendship between countries. In our day of advanced civilisation, travel has been made extremely comfortable and easy. We may visit other countries much less expensively and far more frequently than formerly, and in this way we are able to learn, understand and try to appreciate the customs, traditions and ideals of other lands. It is only by really trying to comprehend these things that there may be true understanding between peoples. Another way of maintaining friendliness between countries is international sports. Sports have to-day become a matter of universal interest. Teams from all over the world are sent to compete with each other in all the leading games. But, you may ask, does not this keen competition sometimes promote a bitter feeling of rivalry? It may do so, but very little. The majority of people admire a good sport no matter what country he may come from; just as in art, a great musi- cian, painter, or writer may become famous the world over even though he may have originally come from some obscure hamlet. Then too, each country, I think, prides itself on producing men who are sporting in every way — men who are good losers as well as winners. There is no doubt, too, that modern invention ought to play a great part in drawing countries into closer sympathy with one another. Wireless, moving pictures and the radio all serve to enable us to know each other better. Through the moving pictures we see what is happening in different parts of the world. By the radio we hear concerts, speeches and sermons from neigh- bouring countries. We could go on enumerating the many inventions which have made com- munication and intimacy easier, and as we think of them we realise more and more that there should be little or no excuse for the misunderstandings which often lead to war. When we speak of friendships between countries, we are inclined to think of countries as a whole, forgetting that each individual is to a certain extent responsible for the national point of view. It is the duty of every citisen to do his best to promote a feeling of friendship between countries. Often, I admit, it is difficult. Our ideas and our ideals as well as our customs and traditions frequently conflict, but if we could only be a little more tolerant of each other we would be able to obtain more lasting ties of friendship. We made friends by being a friend. Whoever made this remark, understood what true friendship meant. He was probably referring to individuals, but it may also have a wider meaning. It may apply to the friendship between countries. Nations cannot expect to be friendly unless they act towards each other as friends should. They must be fair and not try to use every means in their power to get the better of their neighbour. Again I repeat, they must act fairly and honourably towards each other. Then, they must be loyal — loyal to themselves and loyal to their friends and, as I said before, they must try to have a friendly spirit always. Oh ! it would be ideal if there could be true friendship between Britain, Canada and the United States. Undoubtedly [25]

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After the said contents had been restored to their original resting-place I continued on my way, hoping to gain the front door before anything else happened, but, as luck would have it, I was called back to put on my rubbers as ' ' it might rain. After a struggle with my rubbers which absolutely refused to go on, I at length escaped out the door and took great pleasure in slamming it behind me. I glanced furtively at my watch. Only half a minute to gzt to the bottom of the street — about three hundred yards away! I would have to run — no matter what Mrs. Jones said about girls of my age running on a public thoroughfare. Oh dear! I wish I hadn ' t eaten so much for breakfast ! What was it some- body said about running right after having eaten a heavy meal? iVe forgotten. Oh! is that the bus? No! thank goodness! it ' s only a truck. But isn ' t that its horn? Oh! Tm sure it is! Maybe it is the one coming the other way. Just what I thought. Hurrah! only about twenty more yards. I might as well walk. Besides there is Mrs. Jones looking out of the window. I wonder if she saw me running? What!— O Misery! — There goes the bus and the man doesn ' t even see me waving. If I only hadn ' t walked those last few yards — but what ' s the use? I will resign myself to my fate, namely, that of waiting ten whole minutes for another bus! Dorothy Ward, Form Va. A North American Indian I saw him standing tall and fierce As any beast or man; His hair was black, his eyes were black. His skin was reddish-tan. Around his neck and on his wrists Some coloured beads were hung; The skin of some wild animal Close to his body clung. An arrow he was holding Had lately been in use; ' Twas very sharp and stained with blood. For he had killed a moose. He stooped and lifted up the beast And laid it on his back; He turned — then walked towards the path That led him to his shack. Katharine Tooke, Form IVa. [27]