Trafalgar School - Echoes Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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HOW I CAN HELP CANADA ' S WAR EFFORT IVE YEARS ago the youth of Canada did not know what the real meaning of war JL was. Oh yes, they knew that wars did happen, in Spain and China, yes, but never in the western hemisphere, that was impossible — then. But not now. Our coasts are getting used to blackouts at night, and although the sound of enemy planes over Montreal would certainly surprise us, it would be, by no means, an impossibility. A pleasure trip abroad in the summer, down south in the winter, we didn ' t think anything of it then, now it ' s unheard of. A fancy was taken to some dress in a store- window. I bought it if it wasn ' t too expensive. Soon our clothes are to be rationed to so many dresses a year. Until that time does come, I can help by not wasting my money in unnecessary articles, and spending the money saved on War Savings Certificates and Victory Bonds. Our parents are working harder perhaps than most of us realize. I can help them and save them extra steps and trouble by doing messages for them, and by doing things of my own accord, before I have to be told to do them. The Red Cross, and many other war-time organizations need my help. I can knit, sew and work for them, and give them my money imtil it hurts. I can carefully salvage articles of metal, paper, rubber and many other things which our Government urgently needs. And then there is the most serious job of the youth of Canada today, that of education. Being young, we often don ' t realize liow very serious it is; for we are the men and women of the (Canada of tomorrow, a new ( anada which will have to be built uf» out of the cliaos and niin of a rno(h ' rn world war. We cannot do it if we are not well- ( Prize Essay) [18 I

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MISS ABBOTT TT IS with {jreat rejiret that the School lias learned that Miss Ahbott will not he with us next year. Miss Abbott came to Traf alijar in the Autumn of 1931, and during her years among us has made a very definite contribution to the life of the School. By her own enthusiasm she has kindled a keen dp«ire for work in all her pupils — who have learned from her that art is not merely a school subject — but an expression of life. Many happy hours have been spent in the Stvidio, and in particular the Thursday afternoon special art class has been greatly appreciated. There, Juniors and Seniors mingled happily together, and Miss Abbott seemed to have time and attention for them all. The posters, announcing each school event, were done under her direction. If signs were needed for any occasion — numbers for the hymn board, special placards for the Houses, one invariably heard, We ' ll ask Miss Abbott , and without the slightest hesitation the request was granted, and the work was done. Miss Abbott has always taken a keen interest in the life of the School. She has on several occasions been a member of the Staff Tennis Team, and has been a loyal supporter of all our activities. Her steadiness and courage in the face of difficvilty, her willing cooperation, and her unfailing sympathy have made her a valued and trusted member of the Staff, and Trafalgar will be the poorer for her going. GIFTS TO THE SCHOOL During the year several gifts have been received by the School. The Trafalgar Shield, handsomely carved in Indian wood, was given last June by Marguerite Packard, whose brother had the work specially done in India. It now hangs proudly in the School Office. The Reverend Mr. McLean, who visited us on Trafalgar Day, appropriately presented the School with a copper plate made from Victory Copper given by the Lords of the Admiralty. It has Nelson ' s ship engraved upon it and also Nelson ' s famous words England expects every man to do his duty. We use the plate now every month for collecting our Mission Money. Another gift was a framed copy of the British Children ' s Prayer, presented by Mr. Cronyn. We are very grateful to these kind friends and also to Mr. Grimley and Mr. Dimlop who have given us many gramaphone records for our Music Library. [1-7]

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trained, if our minds liave not been fitted to discipline and work. The opportunity is there, it remains for us to take good advantage of it. My contribution to Canada ' s war eflfort is as small as a drop of water in a boundless sea, but if we all thought of our contributions as being small, and consequently not needed, what would happen? Our land would lie crushed under an ' iron heel ' , beneath the glare of a ' rising sun ' . That must not happen. Our fathers and brothers, and women too, are fighting for us. They are enduring hardships which we can only imagine. They are fighting with all their might so that Freedom may not die; fighting for the democracy not only of our own country, but of the world. Canada is our inheritance, youth of Canada. We must not fail her. We will save, fight, salvage, work, sacrifice, and give everything we ' ve got to her war effort. The torch of victory, and of the liberty of the world, will not go out because we faltered. Nora Newman, Form Vb., Ross House. PRAYER OF CANADIAN CHILDREN When evening steals o ' er land and sea, A nation ' s children kneel to pray In homes that stretch from coast to coast. From sovithern lakes to Hudson ' s Bay. And high above, in realms of light. The angels watch with tender care And bless each nodding curly head. For God will hear a children ' s prayer. Dear Lord, we thank thee that this day Has not been marred by sounds of strife. For thou hast given us peace, and more, A chance to live a happy life. Now as we close our eyes in sleep We pray, O God, stretch forth thine hand. Protect thy children everywhere From danger in their war-torn land. And help us. Lord, in thy good time, To gain a long-sought victory. Give us brave hearts and purpose firm To keep our country strong and free. Harriet Anderson, Form Va., Barclay House. [19]