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

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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-

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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.

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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.”