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

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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.

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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.”

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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.