Western Canada High School - Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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Page seventy YEAR Mrs. Bagnall—“And so, Elizabeth stood by and let Mary be beheaded, but she never got over it and neither did.” . . . She waits a moment expecting to hear James. Bill Campbell—“Neither did Mary.” Mr. Stanley is wondering if he can comply with this request— Dear Mr. Stanley: Please excuse Jim from school at the end of this term. He has been at your school for five years, and must now go elsewhere. Yours truly, J. H. DOE.

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BOOK Page sixty-nine Ifetmt’s rhnnl (Chatter During the fall term of this year, a group of socially minded students organized a school banquet and theatre party. Both were great successes. At the banquet the students who had won scholarships or honorable mention were presented with letters of congratulation from the faculty. Different students and members of the faculty made short addresses, and a number of musical selections were rendered. A snake dance to the theatre was enjoyed by many (motorists and street-car conductors not included). The Wescani Club decided to publish a weekly bulletin to inform the students concerning the activities in the school. The bulletin was a great success (much to the distress of Mr. Harding) and each new instalment was eagerly awaited. The first three instalments were published on time but the fourth was about three days late and the fifth arrived nearly a week late. We don’t believe the sixth ever arrived. While we realize that there was a great deal of work entailed we would like to have seen the bulletin continue as a weekly publication. • The election of the Year Book president this year could be termed, in the modern vernacular, a “wow”. It has been estimated that about one square city block of paper, of various grades and qualities, and five gallons of vari-colored paints, were used in making election posters. The halls looked like a studio for some fantastic show-card and poster painter. Many of the signs and posters showed real artistic ability, while many others showed more quantity than quality. In all, however, the election was a very sporting event and a great deal of enjoyment and humor arose out of it. This year the Year Book committee had the photographer come to the school and take the pictures. This system had its advantages and disadvantages. The main fault to be found was that too many students wasted time and purposely missed classes. On the other hand, more interest was shown in this branch of the work and the photography was completed in less time than here¬ tofore. The original proofs caused a great deal of amusement in the school, and it was suggested that a “rogues gallery” be formed from some of them. A short time after the Intermediates won their championship, Mr. J. G. Walford treated the team to a banquet at the York Hotel and a show at the Capitol. During the banquet Cec McKinnon was presented with a sma ll token of appreciation from the team for his work and effort on their behalf. The team is very grateful to Mr. Walford for his interest in the team. Through the courtesy of Mr. Reg. Smith, who very kindly offered the use of his home, an enjoyable party was given by members of the senior rugby team. The guests danced for awhile and then went on a scavenger hunt. It is still a mystery to the writer how nobody got an order to appear in police court, because a good many laws were badly bent and in some cases broken during this hunt. After supper some danced, some played cards, some invented a new form of bridge for any number of players, and some even cleared and washed the dishes, so every one enjoyed themselves. IN CANADA People are not put to death by elocution. Newspapers are useful for reporting calamities, such as births, deaths, marriages, etc. A word to the wise is not appreciated. The police get those who help themselves.

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BOOK Page seventy-one Myrtle: “You know I didn’t accept Ernie the first time that he proposed.” Ruth: “I guess not; you weren’t there.” Em. Irving, driving at 60 M.P.H.: “Listen to that engine knock.” Marg. H.: “Tha—tha—that’s my kn-kn-kn-knees.” D. Patterson translated the Latin “Haec in omnibus ad Romana tibi celeritate” as follows: “You can hike to Rome in an omnibus quicker.” Mr. Flick: “Why does lightning never strike in the same place twice?” P. Wolochow: “It completes the job the first time.” J. Macqueen: “Archimedes discovered specific gravity while in his bath; I wonder why it never occurred to him before.” C. Mackey: “Maybe it was the first time he took a bath.” Mr. Dobson: “Bill, give me a definition of home.” B. Pentland: “Home is that place where part of the family waits until the other finish using the car.” S. Patterson: “They say travel brings out the best in a man.” B. Ireland: “You’re telling me, I found that out the first day I was on the boat.” Mr. Harding: “Give me one great change that can be attributed to chemistry.” J. West: “Modern blondes.” Mrs. Bagnall: “Bill, why aren’t you taking any books home?” B. Uren: “I did once and I lost it.” M. Rea: “Your cough is improving, Anne.” A. Levinson: “It ought to be, I practised it all night.” Mr. Harding: “Where has Frank been these last two years?” Mr. Johnson: “At college, taking medicine.” Mr. Harding: “Did he finally get well?” A minister attempted this eulogy at a funeral: “We have here only the shell; the nut is gone.”