Trinity College School - Record Yearbook (Port Hope, Ontario Canada)

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10 TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD Mr. Dixon We were very sorry to learn that Mr. Dixon would not be back with us this fall. He left us to join the R.C. A.F., where he is now a Pilot Oflicer. We cannot help but miss him. His genial, friendly manner had become part of the School. He has been back to visit us already this term. and we are looking forward to his next visit. Half Holiday A half holiday was held on Thursday, October 2nd, in honour of His Excellency the Governor-General and H.R.H. Princess Alice, who did us the honour of attending our Speech Day, last June 15. Bazaar On Saturday, September 20, a bazaar was held at the Lodge in aid of the child victims of the war. Spread around the Lodge's spacious lawns were many booths, giving the visitors an opportunity of trying their luck at fishing, playing bingo, treasure hunting and a variety of other intriguing games of skill and luck. One of the most popular was that of Hitting the 'fish' in the eye and winning a cigar fonly this time it was a dough- nut.J The bazaar was a huge success, and over S100 was made, which went to a very worthy cause. New Movie Projector Thanks to the kindness and generosity of Mr. J. B. Mackinnon the School has acquired a very valuable new sound movie projector. We can not adequately express our thanks for this valuable and useful gift. We assure Mr. Mackinnon that it will be put to good use. It was

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TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD 9 FV i130 5 U0 My M Qclwol A I NOTES chi NEW MASTERS We have three new additions to the Senior School teaching staff this year. These are Mr. E. S. Jarvis, Mr. H. Hass, and the Rev. Eyre Dann. Mr. Dann came to us from New Westminster, B.C., to take over Mr. Taylor's duties as Chaplain and to teach Religious Knowledge. Mr. Jarvis has taken over many of Mr. DiXon's classes as well as the job of coaching the First Football Team. He has already become a great favourite with the boys. Mr. Hass has become the new resident master of Petry House. He is coaching Littleside Football in addition to his teaching duties. We extend to these masters a hearty welcome. Already they have added a great deal to the School life. Mr. W. R. Duggan has returned as Mr. Batt's assistant, and is coaching Middleside football. We are glad to have him back with us. The New Boys' Race The annual New Boys' cross country run was held on Thanksgiving morning, October 13th. The course was laid to the north of the School and covered about a mile and a half. Schwartz of Bethune finished first in the record. time of 8 minutes, 20 seconds. He is, however, over age for the Magee Cup. Magee Cup Points:-Gray 10, Stratford 7, Howard 5, Stokes 3, Higginbotham 1.

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TRINITY COLLEGE SCHOOL RECORD 11 used for the first time on Thanksgiving, October 13th., when the picture, East Side of Heaven , was shown. Impromptu Concert in Hall On Thursday, September 15th., the electric power fail- ed, due to a windstorm, and the School was plunged into darkness. An impromptu concert was planned at very short notice. Fortunately, or unfortunately, the power came on again, and the School was sent to study. How- ever, the concert was held on the following Saturday. It was highly successful, and much hidden talent was dis- covered. Here's hoping the power goes off again soon. IMPERIAL CHALLENGE SHIELD SHOOTING COMPETITION, 1940 The School has again done very well in this com- petition. In a report recently received from England, it is an- nounced that Trinity College School came sixth in the best hundred schools in the Empire, making an average score of 93.91. The winner was the Royal Grammar School, Guildford, Surrey, with a score of 99.03. In Canada, the School came second, the winner being the Victoria Sea Cadets with a score of 94.27. In 1940, 15,332 boys, representing 766 schools, took part in the competition, representing Great Britain, Can- ada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India and other parts of the Empire. Mr. Batt has again been awarded a King's Bronze Medal as the School placed so well. Bronze medals were also won by B. P. Hayes and A. R. C. Jones for scoring 99. The Founder of the Imperial Challenge Shields Corn- petitions said in a letter: