United College Collegiate - Tric Tics Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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AND HERE WE STAND Today they look upon the universe And say, “It is by chance that we are here.” How wondrous does the accident appear, And great the matter whereof we converse! They say, “There is no God”, with tongues perverse; Their minds are dulled; they never can adhere To logic, truth and evidence more clear, And who be heirs of nothing but a curse. Come picture now the boundless starry face, The magnitude and marvel of its art. Who made the sun and stars, and heat and light? A living law doth keep the earth in place, And law is given from one who doth impart; And matter once was made by power of might. —Albert Stamler, 12-2. THE CUY IN THE CLASS When you get what you want in your struggle for pelf, And the world crowns you king for a day; Then go to the mirror and look at yourself, And see what that guy has to say. For it isn’t your father, or mother, or wife Who judgment upon you must pass — The fellow whose verdict counts most in your life — Is the guy staring back from the glass. He’s the fellow to please; never mind all the rest, For he’s with you right up to the end; And you’ve passed your most dangerous, difficult test, If the guy in the glass is your friend. You might be like Jack Horner and “Chisel” a plum, And think you a wonderful guy — But the man in the glass says you’re only a bum, If you’ve cheated the guy in the glass. —AlPakulak, 12-3.

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POETRY We wish to extend our thanks to Miss Bennett, Miss Megaffin, and Mr. Longman, who so kindly consented to judge our Literary contest. 1st Prize ADVERTISEMENTS Science has reached the Pinnacle! Knowledge reigns Supreme! For in our mouthwash now is found — HEXACHLORAPHENE! What’s in this drug? Who dares to ask? A voice cries “Heresy”, “What’s good enough for Colgate, is good enough for me.” This ad should not be treated light, the pressure is too sore, For we are victims of this fight—this never ending war Of Ad-men, “Cad”-men, mad-men; the purgers of our brains, Who plead with us to buy their goods, “Without Financial Strains.” “Buy Now,” “Buy Large,” “Buy Happiness,” Fight the dread Inflation, Little realizing they indoctrinate a nation! Packard warned us; Wylie too. To them we pay no heed. Victims of our warped desires; fulfillers of our greed! The T.V. set, the radio, they weave o’er us a hex, What they can’t sell with honesty, they sell to us with SEX. Ah, yes! These beauteous maidens, who adorn our billboards where They plug everything from toothpicks, to Chevrolet’s Corvair. But are these ladies experts? Can they give a sage opinion? Or are they meant to decorate,—create in us a minion? Should we tolerate this trash? Mankind, take a stand! Eliminate these foolish ads, and purify the land. —Dave Maclennan, 11-B. 36

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PACIFIC REFLECTIONS Who would not delight to be Where the mountains meet the sea? Blue clad mountains white with snow Mirrored in the depth below. Gently wafts the salt-sea air Ocean’s whispers to the ear Messages borne on the foam. By waves with many leagues to roam. Golden sunrise lights the scene Where Nature bides secure, serene, Balmy air and glowing skies Diffuse their joy and glad surprise. Sunset blazing o’er the waves, Flashes fire where’er it laves, And on each hill and valley glows With the soft color of the rose. Deep waters twindle at night As Myriad stars reflect their light The crescent moon sheds forth her beam And glides across a path of sheen. Earth and sky, mountain and strand, Reveal the wonders of God’s hand, And with all Nature offer praise To their Creator in glad days. Perardua. CHALLENGE There is a life friend That flows like a fountain; There’ll be great gladness All over the mountain; Accept the new life. There’ll be abundance; Look over there yonder; No need to worry, Not even to ponder, But come to the Mount. There’s a new land where You never grow older Take the one step friend Just be a bit bolder, Inherit the land. —Albert Stamler, 12-2. 38