Wolfe Junior High School - Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1929 volume:

MAGIC! Picardy Ice Cream Can now be purchased to keep in good condition 8 to 10 hours— JUST LIKE A CAKE OR BOX OF CANDY. Phone 37 081 _ __ _ _ FOUND At 351 Maryland St. (rear) A Hospital for BOOTS AND SHOES (Male and Female) All patients (shoes) returned in excellent health (those dyed included) E. CLINE Chief Surgeon l Phone 39 136 for Ambulance j Phone 37 401 Chicago Tailors and Furriers We do all kinds of Fur Modelling Suits made to order, $35.00 Suits French Dry Cleaned, $1.00 Fur Coats Re-lined, $10.50 During Summer Months Storage Free Good Service Given H. SHEFFLIN Phone 37 401 679 Ellice Avenue •J � —.UM—H Year Book— 1929-1930 General Wolfe Junior High School YEAR BOOK, 1929-1930 To Graduating Students: Another year has passed and you are about to leave the General Wolfe School. It is the desire, I am sure, of the entire staff that you should carry with you kind recollections of your school. Your attitude and work in both sport and study has been on the whol very satisfactory, and will do mu h ■ ' towards building a tradition worthy of the General Wolfe. Many of you, I hope, will continue your studies in the High School and the University; and this will be the first mile stone in your career. Our inter¬ est will continue to be with you as you journey along. Be sure, however, to fix before you a high ideal and to keep moving steadily toward this goal. W. H. Huntley, Principal. The Staff of Teachers for the past year has including : Miss M. H. Acheson “ M. S. Alexander “ E. J. Bates “ H. F. Bryce “ M. R. Buchanan “ M. W. Buckley “ M. Cuddy “ A. C. Dickie Miss M. H. Gibson “ M. G. Keith “ M. L. Leece, “ F. M. McDonald “ A. C. MacTavish “ M. Palmer, “ C. Scholfield “ B. Smith numbered twenty-four, Miss K. Smith “ L. V. Steere “ A. H. Strachan “ B. D. Truesdale Mrs. T. Attenborrow Mr. J. Beveridge “ T. Elarper “ G. MacDonell General Wolfe Junior High School EDITORIAL « Editori . 8 Room 1—Herbert Howe Room 2—Molly Wilson Room 3—Ellen Stocker Room 4 —Mac Aitkenhead Room 5—Tom Wood Misses M. R. Buchanan, E. J. Ba M. H. Gibson an =i Staff Room 6—Mary Walker Room 7—Roy Everett Room 8—Keith Davidson Room 9—John Ross Room 10—Ed Leveille 3, L. V. Steere, A. H. Strachan, Mr. T. Harper Time moves quickly and the “welcomes” of yesterday are the “good¬ byes” of today, and so it is with us—the graduating classes of 1930 are say¬ ing farewell to the General Wolfe School. Farewells are never eagerly anticipated and we can assure our teachers that this is no exception to the rule, for during our attendance here we have learned to love the old school and all that it stands for. We have seen it grow from sixteen classrooms to twenty-four and today we can boast of an enrolment of one thousand students. We feel we cannot depart without leaving a token of our gratitude, a picture, which may be a silent reminder of our appreciation for the guid¬ ance and inspiring help we have received during the past three years. To¬ day we realize all our teachers have done for us and we leave Mr. Huntley, teachers and students, our best wishes. This year, for the first time in the history of the Winnipeg schools, all pupils in the Junior High Schools of the city will be exempt from writ¬ ing a final examination in all subjects in which they obtain an average of 60% or over. If, however, they have an average below 60% in any sub¬ ject, they need write a final test in that subject only. This, many assert, is a much fairer way of conducting final examina¬ tions. They contend that a pupil who does consistent work all year should be awarded in this way and with them the editors heartily agree. It was with much regret that we learned of Mr. Longley’s illness in March, and there is not a student in the school but has missed his jovial voice and watchful eye. He will always have the kind thoughts and good wishes of the graduates of 1930. The Editorial Staff have worked hard to make this magazine a success and we desire to acknowledge our gratitude to our advertisers, teachers and fellow students for the generous support they have given us. This is YOUR magazine as much as any member of the staff and we need your help to make it a success. Each one of you buy a magazine and endeavour to stir up enthusiasm in your own room and let us break all previous circulating- records. Now let’s go, 1930 Graduates. Keep that school spirit to the end! Make the most of it! Year Book—1929-1930 3 O NE has perhaps noticed that our Winnipeg schools are named after great men of either the present generation or of generations gone by, and we can be justly proud and should be inspired by the name of our school, “General Wolfe.’’ We are all acquainted with the story of General Wolfe. We know that it was through the clever strategy of that brave commander, and through the courage with which he inspired his men that Quebec was won. He was the conqueror of Canada and it is to him we owe the fact that we are today a part of the great British Empire. I have often imagined what General Wolfe would think if he could see Canada as she is today, especially Eastern Canada, which, as he knew it, was sparsely populated and which is now a network of beautiful cities and towns that are throbbing with the heart-beats of humanity, and whose smooth concrete roads are ever covered with an endless stream of traffic of all kinds. Would he not wonder at the changes time has wrought in Quebec—“that grey old city on the hill,” where all is tranquil now—and would he not smile to see flowers peacefully growing on the plains where he triumphed in his last great struggle? What would he think of the extension west, and of our undulating prairies, covered with millions of acres of grains, which give the west the title of the “Granary of Canada,” and make it the bread-basket of Europe ? If he could travel west by air mail and view Winnipeg, our own won¬ derful city, or if he could see and hear our radios and talking pictures, would he not be amazed? And above all what would he think of the General Wolfe School, with its staff of teachers and its pupils, who are all ever-striving to be always faithful, and to attain a higher standard and so become more and more worthy of his name? —Betty Brownrigg, 9C. 4 General Wolfe Junior High School ROOM 1 President, Herbert Howe; Secretary, Bernice Wiltse. Mathematics is not so bed. But the way we do our graphs is sad. In Spelling we are not so good, We would do better if we could. Art is a subject which, like others, is not; To match colors correctly we also are taught. Shorthand is pleasant—grammalogs excepted— And to give them up we are often tempted. Manual or, as the boys call it, Shops, Everything else, so ’tis said, it tops. In Literature we are so dumb, But really, it’s lots of fun. P. T. we all like by far the best, We are always sure there are not tests. Sewing, where we all have to work, We really have not time to shirk. In Science we learn so many things, We are always happy when the bell rings. Music, it is very nice, Although we only have it twice. Composition goes very well with us, But to make up speeches is such a fuss. Grammar, a subject for the brain—- It is a wonder we stand the strain. In Bookkeeping we have to use our heads. We really have no time to think of beds. Year Book— 1929-1930 5 ROOM 2 President, Mollie Wilson; Secretary, Arthur Bodle The good ship G. W. 2 pulled up anchor and set sail from General Wolfe on Sept. 3rd, 1929, on a year ' s voyage of discovery and exploration, the crew having embarked from various parts. But it was not long and we had not gone far out to sea before we got to know each other and our cap¬ tain, Miss Strachan. Our ship’s officers were: Molly Wilson, first mate; Arthur Bodle, purser; Meryle Blaikee and Bill Colpitts, recreation officers —trustworthy mariners all. On the voyage, hitherto uncharted islands of knowledge were success¬ fully navigated. Squalls, which looked threatening, passed over our heads, leaving in their tracks but little lasting injury, while cases of insubordina¬ tion amongst the crew were occasioned but comparatively few. All hands were on deck at nine bells (?). The pride of each of the crew for the good ship G. W. 2 and the hope of sailing into Port Promotion at the end of the voyage kept each at his post. OUR PARTY Rooms 1 and 2 held a class party on Friday, March 14th, in the school auditorium. The pupils played games and had a great deal of fun. A lot of amusement was created by Lealand Davies. Confusion reigned for a time, while the pupils tried to find their partners, but at last all was ready and they settled down to an enjoyable evening. Refreshments were served, after which the pupils adjourned to their homes. For a few moments the boys were very much afraid of having to wash dishes, until Miss Strachan and Miss MacTavish stepped in and relieved their much- worried minds. During the evening somebody suggested that a grammar and mathe¬ matics class be held, but this somebody was promptly put out. 6 General Wolfe Junior High School ROOM 3 President. Ellen Stalker; Secretary, Hazel Waugh. Give us back our Class P. T. We. the well known 9cc Wish to complain of our P. T. We have our costumes all on hand; But our P. T. is of a different brand. In our room we sit and work All the period and never shirk. Of course in Shorthan d we excell; But woe is us,—we cannot spell. Though in History we are dumb, We do more than twiddle our thumb. Maths and English are far from bright; Our P. T. (period) would put us right. If every Friclay we had gym. We would work with pep and vim. We hope someone will see our plea And give us back our class P. T. GET YOUR SUPPLIES AT STORR’S DRUG STORE Corner Portage Avenue and Arlington Street Phone 31 070 •+ i I —.... Year Book —1929-1930 7 ROOM 4 President, Mack. Aitkenhead; Secretary, Betty Henry OUR YELL Hoo-rah! Hoo-rah! Who are we? We are Room 4 — can’t yon see? Who? Room 4. Our class is 9CA And a fine class they all say We chose Mac for our President, (This really wasn ' t an accident). And for Vice-President we have Beryl, Who really is a charming girl. Betty Henry, our Sec., have you met? She’s the best that we had yet. Dorothy Walton, a very fine girl, Is oft upset because her hair won’t curl Then there is that quiet Grace, Who always has a smiling face. Margaret M., our curly-haired girl, She keeps the boys’ hearts in a whirl. Lawrence Bagshaw, it’s just too bad, He forgot the address when answering an ad. The class on the whole is very good, Not at all spoiled by Marjorie Wood, Miss Dickie, we mention, ere we cease, - Who tries her best to keep the peace. 8 General Wolfe Junior High School ROOM 5 President, Tom Wood; Secretary, Cecil Philip 9CB is famed for many things, From breaking rules to sprouting angel’s wings. Thomas Wood is known as President, Handsome, well-dressed, quite intelligent. Cecil Philip takes in all the brass, For he is Treasurer of the class. Hazel Bull in Physical Training shines; She keeps us fit and trim in all our lines. And now that Daniel Webster’s quite dead, Kay Grose’s books will be more read. Willie and Wilmar in the orchestra play; They’re excellent fiddlers, people say. Irene and Verna, the inseparable pair— Their friendship has been one both long and rare. Young Sydney Pratt, our chew’r of gum, Be warned in time, or you to grief will come. Before George Fraser stands first in the class, He’ll have to- learn a little more of Maths. Our Spelling weakness is Wilfred Platt; His marks in it are always falling flat. Margaret Anderson and May de Wet, Started talking and they’re talking yet. Six choristers have we and they’re not bad; They nearly drive Miss Buckley mad. Douglas Fernie is our hockey star; He aims to keep our boys up to par. Thelma Irwin stands supreme in class, In all she does the rest she can surpass. Year Book —1929-1930 9 ROOM 6 President, Dave Birkmyer OUR YELL Don’t you worry! Don’t you fret! Room 6 will get there yet ! We are workers — well, we guess! Room 6 — Yes! Yes! Yes! Our room is called 9S you know, With plenty of pep, we are never slow. Ronald, our President, big and strong, Accepted the cup, but didn’t keep it long. Esther, our Sports Captain, is always happy and gay, At work, in fun, in everything, she’s a sport in every way. Reggie plays an old violin; It squeaks and skuawks; it’s sure a sin. ' We have a dancer who is dainty and fair; Her name is Elsie and she has dark hair. Bill, the boy’s Captain, is very, very strong; He’s very, very quiet, and never in the wrong. We all thank Mr. MacDonell, for the way he has treated our class ; It is only due to his efforts that the whole room is going to pass. I Muir’s Drug Store Ellice and Beverley Phone 39 934 PRESCRIPTIONS are our specialty, but we have a wide selec¬ tion of household requirements, stationery, films, chocolates, toiletries and baby supplies. _ V SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR EVERYONE—AND AT THE RIGHT PRICE WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS 309 FORT STREET (Just a few steps south of Portage Avenue) SPORTING GOODS We specialize in all lines EVERYTHING IN RADIO AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES AND FIXTURES Shaw’s Sports Store Ltd. ELECTRICAL REPAIRS 387 Portage Ave. Opposite the Boyd Bldg, Year Book— 1929-1930 11 ' ROOM 7 President, Roy Everett; Secretary, Doris McBride Room seven is known by all, We’re known as the room of the friendly call. We never fear when exams are on; We never fear when they’re gone. In History and Science we excel, But we’ll never learn how to spell. We don’t likt Maths, yet we’ll admit We like our Grammar a litle bit. Eleanor has always been first in Sewing, But she never does any blowing. Bertha is quiet and sincere, In her exams she has nothing to fear. Jim Milne, our Mathematician, Is not so good at Composition. But Bob Marshall, our Literature star, He knows all about young Lochinvar. Then there’s Willie Thomas, our rugby star, He comes through the battle without a scar. And Jack Vickers, our speed-skating ace, Is a prominent factor in every race. Roy Everett, our President this year, Kept us at work with industrial cheer. You see, there are clever pupils in our class, And our hope is that we will all pass. 12 General Wolfe Junior High School ROOM 8 President, Keith Davison; Secretary, Roberta Smith LOG OF 9A Master: “Boatswain!” Boatswain: “Here, master; what cheer?” Master: “Good, speak to th’ mariners; fall to ’t, yarely, or we run ourselves aground ; bestir, bestir!” The wind sighed dismally, the rain drizzled down, lightning flashed, thunder rumbled against a background of Manitoba Mud as the good ship 9A was finally launched on the Sea of Learning, aided by the tugs Latin, Science, Spelling, and Mathematics. A momentous event, for some, good sailors, a long-looked-for event; for others, subject to sea-sickness, a dread¬ ed day of wrath and reckoning. Herculean attempts were made to fit her out. Witness Mr. Longley’s efforts to have the deck chairs repainted and varnished. At last, after tremendous heavings and shoutings, she pushed- ofif with forty-odd souls on board. The vessel was in charge of the following officers: Keith Davison, Captain; Audrey Lewis, Chief Officer; Marion Baumbach. Purser; Roberta Smith, Wireless Operator; Gwen Sigmundson, Stewardess; Syd Bellingham, Deck Steward; a goodly staff, constantly quelling mutinous murmurs, chastising the wicked, promoting the good, ordering, directing counselling. Notables on board were: The “Late” Mr. Easton, Absent Olmar; Otto Huggenberger, who actually understands French; Professor” Newman (Just a theory) ; Joe Leighton, our athlete (you oughta see him run up a column of figures) ; and Sam Brickman, who is well on the way to part ownership of Catalina Islands. 13 Year Book— 1929-1930 Thirty-one commoners then remained, All destined some day to be famed. Some as doctors, others, preachers; Some—oh horrors !—Latin teachers. Some may be lawyers, others plumbers, Some will form combines (there’s safety in numbers), All will be known, for with brains they’re quite gifted, How many do you know, of those below listed ? Norgrove, Palmer, Crawford and Gold, Campbell, Dunderdale, Errett, Myrold. Brickmans (two of them), Kyle and Scott, Wilson, Wheeler, Lowe and Pimlott. Feveryear, Dewar, Young and Dorothy, Sheldrudes (another pair), Neil and Yardy, Cottam, McFeteridge, Davies and Fraser, Wright, Kirkpatrick, and after her Gaynor. Others who embarked on this perilous voyage are now no longer with us, for our provisions consisted mainly of hard, dry Latin, which even copious draughts of English failed to render fit food for their dainty palates, and so, though our hearts bled, we were forced to maroon them on that desert isle, Room 9. And we, the hardy ones, left on board have little cause for complaint. We have become accustomed to the rigorous life, and have learned to emerge both from blustering little squalls and mighty tempests, which terrify the hearts of even the bravest of the brave, yet the weather has been on the whole very agreeable. A near shipwreck occurred when the good ship struck the reef “Exams,” about which fantastic tales had been circulated by the instructors on board, but these same pessimists so over-awed the crew by their fables of failure, everlasting sups., etc., that the impending crash was averted and the crew was awarded a cup for its services in saving the vessel. But the rough weather was not yet all over, and late in January the barometer began to fall. How dark those days were! The sky was over¬ cast and the breakers roared madly around us! But the heroic pilot urged the crew on to tightening all loose nuts and screws, and wheh the hurricane did arrive in the shape of a Latin Reader, instigated by R. A. A. Beresford, M.A., of Cambridge, and blown along by Blackie Sons, Limited, of Lon¬ don and Glasgow, all were prepared, and the accumulation of gigantic winds was successfully encountered. Homeward bound the vessel touched at London to enable the crew to participate in a vocal encounter among rival crews. All on board were justly proud of Herbert Easton, who, although wounded, stuck to his post to the end. and nobly upheld the honor of the ship. Although some members of the crew have proved to be bad sailors, and invariably fall ill the day before exams, yet 9A can laud itself on having a fine crew, one. we, hope, which will reach port safely on the scheduled day, June 30th, 1930. —Jim Wilson. 14 General Wolfe Junior High School ROOM 9 President, John Ross; Secretary, Dorothy F-rederickson. YELL One, two, three, who are we? We are Room 9, can’t you see? We play fair, we play square, 9C, PC, everywhere. OUR HIKE One fine day last October, Room 9 set out to explore parts unknown. Amid song and laughter our cars carried us to the end of the car line; and alighting from them we started to hike. And did we hike? Oh! We fol¬ lowed a twisting, turning, ever-narrowing path into the wilderness. On and on we bravely marched. At last, footsore but cheery, we arrived at our destination, Colonel Thompson’s house. We found a hollow on the river bank and started to look for fuel. (The girls did all the looking, the boys were still coming.) After a roaring fire had been made, we toasted weiners and rolls, and ate them with a relish. When these at last gave out, we were supplied with marshmallows. We sat around the cheerful fire and had a sing song (in which Mr. Harper’s deep bass voice vibrated through the air). The sun at last disappeared over the horizon after giving us a glorious sunset. The night set in with a velvety sky, sprinkled with diamond-like stars. We put out our fire and commenced to hike back, after Mr. Harper had called us together. When the pump was reached there was a stampede in which everyone washed more than their dusty throats. Arriving eventually at the car line we bade Mr. Harper a fond good night and departed with lagging feet and singing hearts for our respective homes. Year Book— 1929-1930 15 ROOM 10 President, Edward Seveille; Secretary, Connie Webster YELL Oh! Oh! Oh! What’s the fuss? 9B U-S—U-S! Room 1G — That’s the fuss! We, the Knights and Ladies of Room Ten, the Wardens of the Test lubes and Galvonometers, will first review the achievements of our own domain—the realm of Science. When we moved to our present abode (the Science Room) and when generating odours assailed our nostrils, we were in a ghastly plight. How¬ ever, with true adaptability, we have fitted ourselves into our surroundings and are now almost as much a part of them as the aforementioned odours. At our toboggan party we achieved much fame as the noisiest crowd that visited the slides that year. All members of the class, however, bore up well under the strain. In scholastics we have such names as Crowe, Crombie and Cassop. In the field of sports we have made an excellent showing. ' Names like Nash. Hawes, Strock, Alexander and McKinnon recall our doings on che athletic field. In the musical arena we recall the names of Kibblewhite, Boyd, Bowser, Bower, Barry and Fowler, all of which add greatly to our prestige. We have only one sorrow and that is the room numbers are not given out in accordance with the ability of our inmates. If that were the case our room number would be No. 1, instead of its present number of ten units. Can any who read this deny the fact ? 16 General Wolfe Junior High School DOMINION BU! resident! the mall COURSES INDIVIDUAL INSTRUCTION Graduating Classes HOME STREET UNITED CHURCH Friday, June 13th, 2 p.m. Entrance of Graduation Classes. “O Canada” Speech.....Archdeacon McElheran Chorus__-__Grade Nine Girls “Dream Pedlary”......Armstrong Gibbs “Charming Chloe”...Ray Thompson Presentation of Medals and Cups Convener—Mr. J. Beveridge Solo..Herbert Easton Valedictory...Gwen Sigmundson Chorus....Grade Nine Boys and Girls “Come Lasses and Lads”...... .English Folk Song (Arranged with descant by Geoffrey Shaw ) Presentation of Graduates’ Gift to the School— Presented by Gordon Woodgate Received by Mr. H. W. Huntley Selection by the Orchestra— “Gliding Swans”... Loeg-Evans “Turkish March”....... Beethoven National Anthem 1 Year Book—1929-1930 1 1SINESS COLLEGE ® TION — ENROLL ANYTIME I winn.peg � I THE WIND The wind whirled up and out to sea, O’er hill, o’er dale and o’er the lea, Blowing the ships out over the water, Kissing the cheeks of the fisherman’s daughter, Knocking the hat off a sailor lad, Then up and away again, blowing like mad. Away o’er the valley and up on the hill, Leaping and galloping, ne’er standing still, Whistling through branches of mighty trees, Prancing and dancing and trying to tease, Then slowly and quietly sinking to rest, And rocking the birds to sleep in their nest. —Josephine, Clubb, 9CF. The P. C. Pincock Golf Trophy has adorned our school wall during - the past year, this trophy having been won in the 1929 Schoolmaster’ Club Competition by Mr. Beveridge. We’ll give it space next year, too, Mr. Beveridge. 18 General Wolfe Junior High School MUSIC “A very exciting class,” in the words of Dr. Staton, was that for the boys ' chorus in which six of the city schools competed in singing two pieces “A Boy’s Song” and “The Shepherd.” To the audience it appeared very much like a tie between the Earl Grey and General Wolfe, and the interest was heightened when the adjudicators requested those two choirs to repeat the selections. It resulted in our boys scoring but one mark over the Earl Grey in their singing of the second song. “A close contest, in which there was very much excellent singing.” said Dr. Staton, in announcing that we had won the James Tees Shield, with 88 and 87 marks for our songs. This success placed our boys in the competi¬ tio n for the Earl Grey Trophy, emblematic of the championship in the school choral classes. It was won by the splendid Daniel McIntyre singers and proved to be the most thrilling and exciting event of the festival. But our boys felt doubly rewarded for their efforts when Miss Buckley, of whom they are justly proud, was made conductress of a mass choir of three hundred boys, who song at the afternoon performance of the Min¬ neapolis Symphony Orchestra. The choir was well received and the first selection, “The Boy’s Song,” was repeated in an answer to a thunder of applause. Although the girls’ choir did not win first place their marks were good, receiving 84 for the first selection, “Charming Cloe,” and 82 for the sec- Year Book— 1929-1930 19 ond, “Dream Pedlary,” and the school is proud of their faithful work and effort. Our orchestra, which has done such splendid work at all school functions held this year, was also commended, being defeated by our only competitor. In two events, the General Wolfe and the Machray were again this year pitted against each other in orchestral work. In the string orchestra with piano our marks were 81 and 82 for the test pieces: Schumann’s “Obend- lied,” and a “Gavotte and Musette,” by Bach. The compositions chosen for the full orchestra were Handel’s “Largo” and Beethoven’s “Turkish Dance”; the marks were 85 and 82 respectively. Dr. McMillen prophesied that it would not be long until all the schools in Canada, that could manage it, would have orchestras and we are proud to be one of the first and doing well and we hope that the players will have even greater success next year. Much praise for the success of the orchestra this year is due Betty Henry, our pianist, who was ever ready with her steady touch. Not only did Betty assist the orchestra, but with a willing smile she played for the girls’ dancing and the girls’ and boys’ drills as well. Notwithstanding the strain, Betty has managed to keep her place, all year, at the head of her class. Is this not the true school spirit! “It is a joy to see that here in a place which produces the best wheat in the world, there is recognition that man does not live by bread alone,” were the words of Dr. Staton, in a word of commendation to school authori¬ ties. And would he not have repeated his words again had he but looked in upon the spacious auditorium of the General Wolfe School during the last period on-certain Friday afternoons this year when the Grade 9 classes were enjoying a pleasant half hour of good juusic ? Sometimes, conducted by Miss Buckley, all joined together in community singing of some good old-fashioned tunes. Then it was that books were forgotten and the joy of music entered into school life. What is a word derived from the Latin root “Terreo”—“I frighten” ? Ans.: “Terrier”—“a small dog.” Teacher: “Leonard, when do we use the subjunctive mood?” Leonard: “When we want something and we cannot get it.” Why does a steel ship float ? Ans.: “Because it has port holes in the sides to let the water in.” 20 General Wolfe Junior High School LITERARY MANITOBA PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS Darkness has just fallen; and I am away out on the outskirts of the city, several miles from the Parliament Building; but as I gaze citywards I can plainly see the dome upon whose massive sides searchlights, from a source I cannot see, shine continually, making it a magnificent spectacle to behold. I have now journeyed to the pathway leading to the main entrance on Broadway, and as I stand and gaze at the huge structure I see on each side of the wide entrance a balcony running to the very edge of the wings, and on each balcony and situated at regular intervals four large lamps. I also see that on the roof of each of the four wings are situated the searchlights which give the dome its splendour at night. As my glance rises from the wings. I again see the dome, white and glistening, while all around it is dark and foreboding. On each side of the dome is a group of figures, far too high for me to distinguish the features on them, so all I can say about them is that they seem to be in sorrow. High above all this on the very pinnacle of the dome, looking down with majestic splendour, is a bronze figure in an attitude which suggests “Freedom.” As I venture closer, I am confronted with a huge array of ,step„- in the form of a buffalo’s horns, and as I arrive ot the top of the steps I see on either side a cluster of five lamps on a raised cement base. I now push through the door and enter a large hall, where, on raised bases two huge buffalo stand with lowered heads. I pass between the buffaloes and mount a flight of steps to the lower open balcony, two of which are built around the hall. I pass down one of the many hallways opening off the balcony, until I come to a raised doorway. I push open the door and find myself on a balcony running all round the session room. The members are seated at desks placed in a “U’ shape wdiile in the centre is a long table. Behind this there is a raised platform on which there is a large chair. The walls of the rooms are beautifully hung with velvet, the roof is a beautiful glass dome high above our heads. Grouped around the walls are figures each representing some phase in Manitoba history. As I leave the room I do so on tiptoe, and even in the corridors the atmosphere seems hushed; but as I stand at the exit and hear the rumble of the city, I realize that even those great hallways must at certain times hum with excitement and noise. —Walter Thomson, 9CD. Year Book— 1929-1930 21 “THE TEMPEST” IN ROOM 10 {Modelled on the Original ) Dramatis Personae Mr. Beveridge, King of Room 10 Newman, usurping King of Room 10. King’s Retainers—Sam, honest old counsellor; Dewar, court jester; Mary Young, an airy spirit; Errol. And members of class. Scene — A room at sea (PA in Science period). Mr. Beveridge and Newman have the floor. Newman: Say, Mr. Beveridge, how many apples did Adam and Eve eat ? Mr. Beveridge: Says which? ( Newman repeats question.) Mr. Beveridge: Well, some say Eve 8 and Adam 2—a total of 10. Newman: But I learned that Eve 8 and Adam 8 also. That makes— (ponders). ( Enter Sam.) Sam: Sixteen! Mr. Beveridge: Whazzat, Sam ? Sam: I said sixteen, but if Eve 8 and Adam 82, wouldn’t that be 90? (Enter Mary.) Mr. Beveridge: “Well, Mary, how about it? Mary: Oh, but they’re wrong, Mr. Beveridge. What could be plainer than if Eeve 81 and Adam 812, the total would be 893? Newman: Why, Mary, if Eve 811st and then Adam 812, they would have eaten—(another pause). Sam: 1,623. (Enter Dewar and Errol) Dewar: Good example of “Selkirk Science.”(Burthen—Crash! Bang!) Mr. Beveridge: Shut up—this is going to be good. Errol: Mr. Beveridge, I— Mr. Beveridge: Oh, we know you know it, but— (Door opens and head appears.) Mr. Longley: Is it getting warm in here ? Class: And how, brother! Newman: I have it! Eve, when she 81, 812 many, and probably felt sorry for it, but her companian, in order to relieve her grief, 812. There¬ for, when Adam 81, 814, 240fy Eve’s depressed spirits, hence both ate 81,896,864 apples. Rightful King abdicates with retainers, and Newman gloatingly assumes remains of royal ruler.) Class: The King is dead ! Long live the King! Epilogue, spoken by the ex-King Now my rulers all are ruined And my rule is polarized, Sadly I desert my test tubes And my beakers, highly prized. Now, my enemies all forgiven, I do abdicate my stand, Leaving here to teach you, Newman, Second Einstein of the land. —Keith Davison, 9A, Room 8. 22 General Wolfe Junior High School HOW I HATE A-GOING TO SCHOOL Oh! How I hate a-going to school And sitting on that wooden stool! I haven’t got my homework done; I stayed out late to have some fun. Now, if I had my homework done— Stayed in and studied in place of fun, I would find school a different place, And be glad to see the teacher’s face. —John Ross, 9C ODE TO THE SILVER CUP Oh, listen, listen, classmates all, Of the silver goblet I wish to tell, Our class received in Assembly Hall, For conduct good and work done well. This cup of silver we have won; Now we fnust strive to keep it! Our lessons learned and homework done, Each day we have completed. Thus perseverance brings success; And if this cup we would retain, Comrades all, there’s nothing less Than high endeavor—’twill not be vain! We have a spirit of “esprit de corps”; Together we’ll work for our renown. We’ll con our lesson o’er and o’er, This valued cup, our efforts to crown. Hail, Silver Goblet! To thee we sing! With praises let the welkins ring! Our ambition high we sing in rhyme, And hope to hold thee all th e time! —Audrey Davie, 9A. Year Book— 1929-1930 23 WHO IS IT? Who is it looks so horrified At us, until we’re petrified ? And then explodes, As she unloads, “Just laziness personified.” And who is she we dare not tease, Not even laugh, nor cough, nor sneeze? For if we dare, She’ll at us stare And then exclaim, “Keep quiet, please.” And then there’s one, alas! alas! That says, “Exams we will not pass”; In deep despair We tear our hair— A disappointing idle class. —Betty Henry, 9CA MAN Man once lived in mounds and caves, He earned his meat with sticks and staves; Then later stone he learned to carve, He had to work so’s not to starve. He now began to live near friends; He better dressed and ends met ends. These friends in time began to see In crowds there is more safety. In tribes they then began to live; They learned to work, to love, to give. In government now they wanted a share, For kings and nobles they couldn’t bear. Empires, states, came on the scene; Generals fought and ceased to dream. When feudalism had declined, The commoner trimmed his feeble mind; The Renaissance much knowledge gave, And ship was built instead of cave. Man now wrote and painted well; 4 He made a press his news to tell. In religion then we wanted change, So Luther that did well arrange. The Pope grew angry, the emp’ror was crossed, r M vifrj :■ Luther was firm, he wouldn’t be bossed. So man went on till he got his way, He worked and learned, till you see him today. —Earl Sopp, 9CB. 24 General Wolfe Junior High School School Sports Birn! Biff! Bam! Boo! See our colors, Gold and Blue! Full of pep, Full of vim, We are out, Out to win! General! General! General Wolfe! TRIBUNE SKATING RACES It was the Grade VIII Blue and Gold speed¬ sters representing the General Wolfe who. skim¬ ming over the ice at a dazzling rate, managed to retain the Tribune Shield for the second consecu¬ tive year at the Olympic Rink in February. The winning team: C. Ballantyne, L. Benson, F. Pevnon, F. Hayman, defeated the plucky little Greenway team and came in first. The General Wolfe “B” team captured third place in the same contest, the team’s personnel being: L. McIntosh, E. Sweeney, H. McComb, R. Bennett. “For the first time in the history of the races,” said the Tribune, “one school was success¬ ful in winning two prizes in the same event. Gen¬ eral Wolfe gets the credit as its one and two teams finished first and third, getting the gold and bronze medals for the contest.” The Girls’ Grade VIII team, M. Murray, E. Jackson, M. Edwards, E. Keith, took second place in the above skating contest. INTER-SCHOOL SKATING In March at Wesley rink the inter-Junior High School skating contest was held. The Gen¬ eral Wolfe Boys’ team retained the cup for the second consecutive season. Jim Reid, Dave Birk- myre, Herbert Howe, and Jack Vickers were our players. Thank you, boys ! The Girls’ team took second place in this com¬ petition, the players being A. Laing, E. Hindle, M. McQuoid, and H. Cassap. Here’s to future honors! 25 Year Book — 1929-1930 HOCKEY Flashing a clever brand of hockey and showing a bulldog determina¬ tion to win, the General Wolfe hockey team came through with flying colors to annex the Junior High School Championship. Only one reverse was met with,at the hands of the Gordon Bell team, which defeated us 1-0. We defeated the Lord Roberts team 3-0; the Isaac Brock team we tied with; the Hugh John Macdonald fell before our onslaught 4-0; the semi-final game resulted in a win for us 2-0 against Cecil Rhodes team; in the finals we got back at the Gordon Bell team, handing them a 4-1 trouncing. Great credit is due Mr. Macdonald for his splendid management of the hockey team throughout the season. The boys’ hockey team was manned by: Bill Le Blanc (captain) goal; Gerald Miller, left defence; Mack Aikenhead, right defence; Herbert Howe, centre; Marshall Phimister, left wing; Jim Reid, right wing; Stan¬ ley Reid, Hurdur Einarson, Douglas Fernie, Tom Nash, alternates. VOLLEY BALL Among the girls, volley ball is fast becoming a popular game and in the gym. after 4 o’clock many heartily pursued this sport. FOOTBALL The football team had an active season and played some thrilling games, though none were won. It may have gone down to defeat but never to dis¬ grace, thanks to the able management of Mr. Harper, its manager, and Oswald Ness, its captain. All the boys did their bit and what more could one wish for? SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING The General Wolfe representatives may not have gained a place in these sports, but we do know they gained high respect from other schools by their dogged determination to keep trying when defeat was staring them in the face, and we believe there is no word more inspiring to all General Wolfe pupils than the great name of “General Wolfe.” The pupils of the school wish to thank Miss B. Smith for her splendid management of these teams, 26 General Wolfe Junior High School BASEBALL A league is being organized for inter-room games among boys and girls. Games will be played with other schools when the season opens. PHYSICAL DRILL DISPLAY OF JUNE 2-4 Movie stars in a Hollywood revue could not have acted up better than did 3,200 lads and lasses of 60 Winnipeg schools in the spectacular physical drill display staged on June 2-4 in the Amphitheatre Rink in this city under the directorship of Mr. Robert Jarman. Of the General Wolfe pupils 112 participated in the exercises, a!! doing their bit in response to the energy and efficiency of the director, Mr. Jarman, and to the training, assiduously given by the two teacher s of the staff, Miss Palmer and Mr. Macdonell, who put the young folks through their paces. “Here we are! Watch us go!” seemed to be the spirit—and they did go far beyond the expectations of the crowds which filled the rink for each performance. Year Book— 1929-1930 27 M. MERCER DRY GOODS MEN’S FURNISHINGS BOOTS AND SHOES LADIES’ AND CHILDREN’S READY-TO-WEAR Phone 39 065 889 Portage Avenue (At Arlington) GET YOUR School Supplies INGRAM’S DRUG STORE Cor. Portage Avenue and Sherburn BIRKS WATCH at any price, offers the utmost in value, beauty and depend¬ ability. BIRK’S ALWAYS USE Crescent Creamery DAIRY PRODUCTS Milk, Cream, Butter Ice Cream and Buttermilk 28 General Wolfe Junior High School HUMOR WHEN A FELLOW NEEDS A FRIEND Having finished my dinner, and in dread of the maddening sentence. “Billy, is your homework done?” I scoot upstairs with The Funnies. In a few minutes I hear something about homework, but, feeling positively cer¬ tain that it could not possibly refer to me, I go right on reading The Tunnies ; till hearing footsteps approaching and, knowing they mean action, I grab for my Speller and then for my Homework book to see what page to study. I find, “Spelling, next page.” Now that’s a big help, but, T finally decide its page forty-four. After studying for five minutes I dis¬ cover that we had that page today and turn to the next. I glance over the first column with such thoughts as, “Why do they have to put such words as ‘chrysanthemums’ in, when the author could have saved both paper and my poor overworked brains by putting ‘mums’ in¬ stead? Now I wonder what ‘disparage’ means? (I find somthing like this) ‘disparage—unjustly deprecate.’ Now that I know exactly what that means I can go on to the next column, in which I find ‘syncopate,’ (another de¬ lightful word). I look up Webster’s interpretation to find it says ‘syncopate —misplaced accent.’ Oh, yes. Funny I didn’t think of that before; I do it nearly every day in French period. (We don’t have French every day or I’d do it every day.) But what under the sun does this word ‘indubitable’ mean ? Catch me looking that one up. I’ll ask Dad.” “Oh, Dad, would you mind telling me what ‘indubitable’ means?” “Oh, yes, certainly, but really—er don’t you think it would be much better for you if you looked it up yourself ?” is the usual useless reply. “Fiddle sticks! you said that last time and the time before you told me it was time to go to bed. Bah! Good excuse, I call it.” With this I de¬ cide to do it early next morning (with the usual result). Hence my brilliancy in Spelling! —Roberta Smith, 9A, Room 8. GENERAL WOLFE HOWLERS What is the opposite number of “cupful” ? Ans.: “Mouthful.” Teacher: “Now put in an adverb modifying ‘slow.’ ” Pupil (after a moment of thought) : “I am not very slow at grammar.” What is a planet ? 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