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SCHOOLMAGAZINE

1941 1942

THE LATE RT. HON. ARTHUR B. PURVIS, P. C.

SELWYN HOUSE SCHOOLMAGAZINE

Vol. 14. FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1941-1942

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school magazine " foreword " — like other forewords— is bound to be regarded,

if read at all, as something at which but to glance before reaching the more vital

record of school happenings.

And so, indeed, in a few short years you will look back upon your school

careers merely as the prelude to the symphony of life itself.

At the age of 50 (one feels no older) you will have learned that each unfold-

ing year brings more absorbing interest and ever broadening horizons.

1 ou will have found this world ot yours — more yours now than ours— arduous

but most intriguing. You will seldom have regretted the expenditures of your energies

in a prompt acceptance of its challenges. You will never have had regrets where that

acceptance helped others more than you. You will have experienced to the full manyaccomplishments, flowing from efforts of mind and body. You will have experienced manysetbacks and sadnesses.

Yes, an exciting, intriguing — more, a charming — world, for all its difficulties.

But meantime amongst our— and shortly your— privileges has come the right

to play a part in the great struggle of our era: the struggle to preserve freedom of thought

and speech and all our " way of life. " We, like the people of all other democratic countries,

forgetting history, had come to assume these flowed to us as freely as does the water from

the taps in our homes. In our anxiety to maintain peace, we failed, in the light of after

events, to provide ourselves with the weapons for their preservation. As a result, in this

twenty-first month of the war, our Empire, with all these values for which it stands, is

heavily engaged.

As yovi know, from your experience in games, there is no substitute for planning,

training, organization, and coordinated effort. And these desiderata, we must admit,

have characterized the effort the enemies of freedom have made.

Well may we all be proud that, in spite of these handicaps, our Empire has chosen

to fight it out— to make whatever sacrifice be necessary for so great a cause. And whenwe have won — as we shall win — may all of you decide that never in your lifetimes will

you allow our freedoms again to be endangered.

Arthur B. Purvis.

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OF CANADASainI and hero 4^neur this land.

In the days btfore our doif:

Tht itory thai they sought and ptann'd

Is htld at length within our hand

To bow or kurgeon as uy stand.

Burst forth or fade away.

This. ihrn. the le^^ton that thty taught.

And teach to thtt:ê who hear

"Fight onf Fight on! As We have fought

For what lOe held mort dear.

And waik, like a man teitere oarled hhoa ran

And fonk tn the hallow'd sod.

With feci on the earth lohtch gave

you birth.

Bat yoar eyts on tht glory of God"

AUXANWR ANGUS

PORTUM XACTIS

Top: Pilot Officer C. Hart, R.C.A.F.; Pilot Officer A. O. Anûs, R.C.A.K.; Semeanr Air Gunner F. Hart,

R.C.A.F.

Lower: Pilot Officer G. H. Arm-Strong, R.C.A.F. Flight Lieut. T. B. Little, R.C.A.F.

FOR THE YEAR 1941-1942

Slaiiding: H. McLennan, J. Mappin, C. Elder, D. Patterson, P. Dobeli,

S:tling: J. Morse, Mr. C. T. An.stey, \ . Dawson, (inset ) T. Dobell.

A. Ca,

SCHOOL NOTESIt is with the deepest retjret that we have to announce the deaths in action or on

active service ot the first Old Selwyn House boys to tall m this War.

Fit. Lieut. Thomas B. Little, R.C.A.F., Pilot Officer Alexander D. Angus, R.C.A.F.,

Pilot Officer Charles F. Hart, R.C.A.F., Pilot Officer George H. Armstrong, R.C.A.F.,

and Sergeant .Air (nmner F". Hart, R.C..A.F., have all given their lives. We extend our

heartfelt sympathy to their relatives and many friends.

We were glaci to learn that Sergeant Pilot " Stephen " Macnutt had recovered

from injuries and was safe in a Prison Camp in Germany.

* * *

Pilot Officer W. L. S. (" Bill ") O'Brien has returned to this country, and we wish

him a complete recovery from his leg injuries received overseas.

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A particularly interesting letter from Pilot Officer Arthur Piers, R.A.F., describing

his bombing experiences, appeared in the Standard ot July 12th, 1941. We regret to note

that his brother Flight Sergeant S.W. (Billy) Piers has been reported missing during air

operations on Feb. 26th. We hope that happier news ot him may be received soon.

Congratulations to Squadron Leader Paul B. Pitcher on his Mention in Despatches.

He was commander of the 1st R.C.A.F. Squadron in Britain, and had the honour ot piloting

the " Byng of Vimy " Spitfire, donated by Viscountess Byng in memory of her husband,

a former Governor General of Canada. Squadron Leader Pitcher has recently been on

leave in Canada.

Sub. Lieut. Ian Gillespie recently played a thrilling part aboard a Canadian mine-

sweeper in rescue work off Canada's east coast. Ian is in the R.C.X.V.R.

Christopher Eberts, a tornier Rhodes Scholar, was recently appointed ^'lce Consul

for Canada in the St. Pierre and Miquelon Islands. He was a third secretary ot the Ex-

ternal Affairs Department.

Peter Holt joined the R.C.A.1<". as an aircraftman last July. His father, Lieut.

W.R.G. Holt, now serving overseas with his regiment, was one ot the first seven boys to

join the School when it was founded by its first Headmaster, the late Captain .Algernon

Lucas.* * *

Lieut. .Andre Marcil and his brother Lieut. George Marcil, R.C.NW .R. have been

on loan to the Royal Na\y. Both saw service at Dakar.

Congratulations to Capt. R.G. (Bobby) Kingstone on his Majority and appomt-

iiicnt as G.S.0.2 to a Canadian Division in F.ngland. He is a Gunner, and only 24 years

of age. He is one of the youngest Canadian soldiers to receive his Majority overseas at

such an early age.

me

Capt. Donald K. Dawes, who was with the 27th Field Battery, R.C.A., is on leavi

n Canada, pending another appointment.

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Warren Hale received his wings at Saskatoon last .August, and was appointed

Pilot Officer m the R.C.A.F.

Edward (Ted) Hugessen and Eric McCuaig, who were listed for first year in .Arts

at McGill last fall, joined the R.C.A.F. instead. It will be remembered that Eric wonthe Eastern Canada Schools junior championship in ski-ing whilst at Lennoxville.

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FOR THE YEAR 1941 - 1942

Owing to the very large number of Old Selwyn House Boys— now running into

several hundreds — serving in the armed forces of the Crown, we have found it impossible

in this little Magazine to mention the names of many, and must confine ourselves to those

Old Boys who have been killed, wounded, or are missing, and those decorated by His Ma-jesty or mentioned in despatches, or who ha\-e earned some other distinction. Reports

of activities of Old Boys in the forces may be found in the School Magazines of the larger

Schools to which the majority of our boys go on leaving S.H.S. Their names are indeed

legion, and we can do nothing except wish them the very best of luck. In these trying days

our thoughts are with them constantly.

* * *

The Angus Murray Prize for English Composition, 1941, was won by Christopher

Bovey. His subject was " Poets of the 19th Century ". Proxime accessit was Peter Jen-

nings, who wrote an excellent essay on " Napoleon and Hitler: a comparison ".

The Holiday Reading Prize (My F.arly Life, Winston Churchill ) went to Arthur

Mathewson. Elder, Dawson, McLennan, ALappin, and Cottingham submitted very goodcompositions. The usual half holiday was awarded all boys who shewed that they hadread the book. The few malefactors kept Mr. Jackson in for an hour and a half on a fine

afternoon.

We should like to congratulate Miss -Agnes Kinnear on her marriage last Christmas

to Mr. S.J. Myers, and to wish her every happiness. To mark the occasion, the Staff pre-

sented her with a pair of silver salt and pepper shakers and four silver bon-bon shells.

* * *

Wilfred Palmer won the Bud Brown Trophy at Camp Kagawong, Ont. last sum-mer. This trophy, given annually in memory of Capt. R.A. Brown, M.C., 48th Highlanders,

killed in action at Passchendaele in 1916, is awarded on a character and personal service

basis to the Junior whose leadership has the greatest influence on the Junior Section of

the Camp. Previous winners from S.H.S. have been: 1927, Baldwin Drury: 1934, DonaldDodds: 1937, Bart Sutherland.

^ * *

Congratulations to David Wanklyn on having been placed first in the McGill Uni-

versity Junior ^L•ltriculation examinations last year. His marks were 858 out of a possible

1000. David also won the Beatty Scholarship in Maths. At B.C.S. he won the Governor-

General's Medal, the Greenshields Scholarship, the Hooper Prize for ^Laths., and the

Black Prize for Science.

Other Matric. results were: —K. Knatchbull-Hugessen, 748; Richard B. Goldbloom, 714; Peter Holt, 673; E.S. MacTier,

653; D.Y. Hodgsoî, 621; DM. Landry, 618; L.E.B. Walsh, 610.

.Alistair Wregg qualified for Senior Matriculation

David McConnell and Eric McCuaig qualified for Junior Matriculation under

the instalment plan.

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In February last several boys submitted essays for the Provincial F.ssay contest

in connection with the Victory Loan. The choice of deciding which essays in the several

age groups should be forwarded to the Committee was a difficult one, but finally those

of Giblin (Form 5), and Marler (Form I), were selected. The general keenness displayeti

by all forms entering for the competition was most gratifying. The title set was: HowBuving Victory Bonds Helps Me and My Family.

Since the above notes were written ; Congratulations to D. Cjiblin on winning

first prize (J25.0() in War Saving Certificates) in the recent Quebec \'ictory Loan Contest.

* * *

The members ot the H.S.H. Society (S. Morgan, Powell, Kingman, Rhea, White-

head, and Dollfuss) held a Ghost Show on Nov. 1st 1941, and raised f30. 10 for the Queen's

Canadian Fund.

Good work ! We are informed by a reporter that there were " many scaring things

such as a human skull, a ghost, a monkey's skull, strange noises, and a wet hand — also

drinks and refreshments ".

* * *

The F.ditor of the Magazine wishes to express his grateful thanks to many boys

who have helped him in their spare time in its production. Dawson, Giblin, and Mathewson

deserve a special word ot thanks for their help in typing, and to shew parents how keen

the boys have been this year in trying to make the Magazine a success, in spite of its manyimperfections, a list is given below of the many contributions submitted which have un-

fortunately, for reasons of space and economy, had to be omitted.

Kidnapped: a story, by Klein.

The Horizon: poem, by Levitt: also, Description of an aeroplane.

Cribbing: by Pollock.

The Cricketer, and On getting out of bed: by Daubeny.

An unhappy ghost: by Paterson,

Two poems: by Rhea.

Monte Carlo: by P. Dobell.

Shakespeare: by McLennan.

A radio (poem ) : by Dollfuss.

My favourite book: by Gray.

A holiday incident: by Eadie.

The British war relics; by LeMessurier.

Capt. Blake's desert adventures: by Russell.

Buonaparte: by Kingman.

The rivals of the Ringwaak: by Ballantyne.

Edison: by Powell.

Sir Frederick Banting, by Sassoon.

British Cimimandos: by Redpath.

Visit to an automobile factory, and a poem, Canada's .Answer, 1941, by Carlisle.

Ski-ing in the Laurentians, and The need of Sports in war time, by Ahippin.

A rolling stone gathers no moss: by T. Dob;ll.

Experiences of a youth in London in 1590: by Dawson.

Three Fishers: a narrative: by Furse.

Li the woods: by Ross, J.

Journey from England: bv Cohen.

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1941 - 1942

Cton in Wax STime

T is my great good fortune to have been a student at Eton College for two and

a halt years — the lirst year and a half of which were during peace times, and the

last year under war conditions. At the beginning one had the opportunity of

enjoying its many privileges, and trying to absorb its ancient traditions; then,

when war came, and I had had that wonderful experience of frying the Atlantic

bv Clipper, I returned to Eton to find those ancient traditions coming into action

before my eyes.

The change which a war so close had on the peaceful old school of pre-war Eton

became more and more obvious as time went on. Boys were willingly doing their bit by

filling sandbags and helping the farmers in various ways, as there was, naturally enough,

quite a shortage of men. Some masters had also left and the duties of others had almost

doubled.

Then there were gas-masks. The first experience I had with one of these evil smelling

devices was the time I was awakened, having been sound asleep for at least an hour, with

one of the masters shining a torch (flash-light ') in my eyes. Before I was fully awake

he had clamped a gas-mask over my face: it was so tight I could hardly breathe, but I

had great difficulty in convincing him of this fact. The second one was just bearable and

seemed to satisfy my tormentor, so I was left in peace, plus a horrible smell of rubber in

my nose.

During the summer holidays before the war, air-raid shelters had been built for

each house. (Each of the twenty-six houses contains about forty boys.) So, soon after

the term began, we were instructed in what to do in case of an air-raid. Always when

we slept we had to have certain articles handy: a torch, a shirt, grey flannels, a warmovercoat, socks, and a pair of gum-boots; a pillow and book were also recommended.

The only time I hadn't these impedimenta on hand was on the night before I returned

home when, with my luggage all packed, it turned out to be the night of our longest air

raid to date — the alarm lasted from midnight to four-thirty in the morning.

When the air-raid warning sounded, the night watchman woke the housemaster,

who in turn rang the house fire alarm. This made a horrible ciin, but in spite of that, at

our first practice, I slept right through it and only woke up when the boy from the next

room poked me in the ribs. (At Eton each boy has his own room.) We practised until

everyone in the house could be in the air-raid shelter within five minutes of the warning,

which was considered safe because the warning sounded while the bombers were still over

the Channel.

The air-raid shelters themselves were anything but luxurious. Boys sat on benches

around the walls of the shelter, huddled together as closely as possible. Talking was for-

bidden because this used up air, and the shelters were meant to be gas-tight; before this

was possible they had to be air-tight as well. Of course, if we were delayed a long time, the

door would be opened for a while, especially if bombs were not dropping very near.

All these things, as well as the endless roar of British (and sometimes German)planes overhead, served to keep everyone very aware of the war. Masters and boys took

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all this noise, confusion, ami iiirerruptions as calmly as it they were part of the normal school

activities. Rationing of food was one ot the minor ills: it did not hit one very hard whenforty ration cards could be used at once and the meals could be planned collectively.

Though external conditions may have changed her face, the spirit of the school,

and for that matter the whole country, was and is truly indomitable, so that today I feel

the great privilege it was to have hatl that year, as well as the first more peaceful period,

amongst them.

Now I am back at a Canadian school, and although we have none of the physical

discomforts which England has undergone, especially since I left in June 1940, we are all

very aware of the desperate war that is being fought for our freedoms, and are very thankful

for America's help. The Cadet Corps, of which my present school has had every reason

to be very proud tor many years, has now taken on a much more serious aspect.

B. P. (O. S.).

SCHOOL PRIZESThe Sports and annual Prize-giving were held at the Moison Stadium on June 11th,

1941, in fair weather.

The prizes were gracefully presented by Mrs. Black.

SPORTS PRIZES

100 Yds. (open

:

1

.

E. Black

2. P. Dobell

100 Yds. (under 13) 1. G. Taylor

2. W. Dobell

75 Yds. (under 10) 1. I. Bovey

2. |. MacNaughton

440 Yds. (open) 1. P. Dobell

2. E. Black

220 Yds. (open) 1. T. Dobell

H'cap 2. D. (iiblin

220 Yds. (under 12) 1. Ci. Taylor

H'cap 2. D. iMcMaster

110 Yds. (under 10) 1. E Bovey

H'cap 2. J. MacNaughton

High Jump (open) 1. .A. Patterson

2. J. Wight

(Height, 4.41/9)

High Jump(under 12]

Broad Jump(open)

Relay Race

Sisters' Race

Father, Mother,

Son Race

1

.

G. Taylor

2. D. McMaster

1. P. Dobell

2. E. Black

(Distance, 16.8)

1

.

J. Paterson

2. A. Carlisle

3. K. Xewcomb4. A. Powell

1. E. Lindsay

2. \'. Moison

1

.

The Boveys

2. The Morgans

Sack Race (Seniors) 1. E. Black

(Juniors) 1. E Bovey

VICTOR LUDORUM - P. Dobell (7 points). (Presented by .Major & .Mrs. S. C. Nors-

worthv.

)

iiaj?^'-;^^

SPORTS DAY 1941


MACKENZIE C I' P

Winning Patrol :— Cougar Patrol.

Patrol Leader :— E. Black.

Cougars: G. Cunie, A. Mathewson, D. Vass, G. Lehman, I. Campbell.

SCOUTINGBeaver Patrol, u-iuners of Junior inter-patrol competition:

P.L.-G. Seely, K. Black, E. LeMessurier, J- Morgan, G. Ponsonby, E. Whitehead, J. Winter.

Class C.


SINGING PRIZE

I. Bovey.

ANGUS MURRAY PRIZE FOR ENGLISH COMPOSITION

C. Bovey

SPORTSMAN'S PRIZE (in memory of Douglas McMaster)

E. Black.

JEFFREY RUSSEL PRIZE

J. Wight.

LUCAS MEDAL

E. Black

FOOTBALL SIXES:

J. Wight, J. Tetrault, W. Dobell, Edw. Bronfman, G. Seely, J. Lyman, R. Molson.

HOCKEY FIVES:P. Dobell, I. Buchanan, C. MacDermot, G. Seely, I. Stewart, P. Armour.

SKIING PRIZES:Settlor Downhill 1. C. Bovey Junior Slalom 1. G. Seely

2. E. Black"

2. G. Currie

Junior Downhill 1. G. Currie Senior Jump 1. J. Wight

2. W. Redpath 2. D. Morgan

Senior Slalom 1. J. Wight Junior Jump 1. G. Seely

2. E. Black 2. W. Redpath

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S F, L W ") N HOUSE TROOP, 1 'M 1 - 4 2

Back Roxf: Furse, Levitt, Kingman, L Morgan, Timmins, S. Morgan, Dclltuss, MacFarlane.

Miiiille Row: Daubeny, Whitehead, Miller, A. Black, F'.adie, Redpath, LeMe.ssurier, Molson,

McMaster, Ponsonby.

Front Roic: Moyse, Cariipbell, Cnrrie, Mr. \\ . S. (Ireenlees, Mathewson, Lehman, \'ass.

Nol Present: K. Black, (irav, Rhea.

SCOUT NEWSStt//i/i/fr Term, 1941 ;

^ anous good turns connected with the war effort continiieil to form ]iart of our

programme.

Taking part in a salvage campaign, member.s ot the Troop distributed handbills

to householders on certain streets, asking for waste material. Later on, the Scouts ac-

companied a truck along these streets, collecting a large amount ot useful salvage.

At the request of the Publicity Committee of the Second ^'ictory Loan Campaign,

the Scouts made a door-to-door canvass requesting that flags anci bunting be displayed

during the Campaign.

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Members ot the Troop sold seventy-tour dollars worth of tickets to the Montreal

Scout Spring Display. This money went towards a fund for the construction of shelters

to accommodate sailors on leave in Halifax, many of whom have spent their leave at the

Boy Scout Camp near Halifax.

On the day of the Display, May 29th, the Troop marched to the Molson Stadium

accompanied bv our Troop Band. Members of the Troop set up pup-tents during a tent-

pitching demonstration.

Several of our scouts sorted silver paper for the Red Cross.

At the School Prize Giving, outstanding members of the Troop were presented

with the annual Scout prizes, an account of which may be found elsewhere in the magazine

Winter term, 1941 .•

The Troop began the new school year with the following membership:

SENIOR SECTIONCougars Buffaloes

P.L.


trusted to him. Our Scouts may well perform a very worth-while function in times of public

emergency. We all hope that it will never " happen here ", but not content merely with

that hope, the Scouts are living up to their motto, " Be Prepared ".

'I'he Troop has made a contribution of twenty-five dollars to the " Chins-up Fund "

which helps Scouts in Britain who have been injured, or whose homes have been destroyed,

in bombing raids.

Patrol Leaders Currie and Mathewson have been acting as ushers at showings

given by the Senior Film Society at the Montreal Art Association.

Throughout the year, Scouts Mathewson and Lehman, and in particular Currie,

have been most helpful in assisting with the meetings of the Junior Section.

S. G.

ÔEts in tJje jFront Hint

" This royal throne of kings, this sceptrd isle.

This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars,

This other Eden, demi-paradise.

This precious stone set in the silver sea.

This blessed plot, this earth, this realm, this England."

O spoke Shakespeare, perhaps the greatest poet and dramatist that has ever lived.

He too felt what is behind the castles, hedges, slums and villages. He knewthat this, our heritage, is sacred to us, and makes England dearer to us than

many another part of the world. We are enduring hardships and making sacrifices

that our heritage may live, and that the faith of centuries may not be lost in a

moment of weakness and destruction. As Sir Walter Scott has written:

" Breathes there the wan with soul so dead

IJ'ho never to himself hath said,

'This is my otvn, my native land' I

Whose heart hath ne'er within him bitrnd

As home his footsteps he hath turned

From wandering on a foreign strand?

Prose and poetry are important, apart from their own literary merit, in the fact

that they are history, and that they reflect the course of events through the ages. The

poets, although they express their own thoughts, are the embodiment of the better and the

newer elements of their age. The spirit of poetry is representative of the time in which

it is written. Let us take the Restoration Comedies and the poems of the Romantic Revival

as instances of this. The former were written in the frivolous, gorgeous days of Charles II,

and the comedies themselves mirror the atmosphere of these times in their gay-hearted

and happy style. On the other hand, the latter represent days of riots, turmoil and wars.

There is something new and energetic in these romantic poems. In the words of Byron

and Shelley, there is nothing of the old, stale, elegant poetry that went before them.

These are the words of revolution and of turbid strife. They are the fore-runners of a tide

that would sweep England from her complacency and red tape. It would set democratic

ideals in her parliament, and bring them to its people. Byron and Shelley themselves left

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England because of its very stuffiness, and while in Italy Shelley wrote the Mask of Anarchy.

/ met murder by the way;

He had a mask like Castlereagh;

Very smooth he looked, and grim.

Seven bloodhounds Jollovsed him."

In these damning lines, Shelley expresses his hatred of Lord Castlereagh's restraint of the

people. Another of the romantics, Browning, writes in a similar fashion of his desire to

feel the " red, wet throat (ot Metternich) distil in blood " between his hands.

At this time Napoleon was at the height ot his power, and we can see that those

times of trouble are very like those ot today. We are aware ot the great effect of literature.

Byron's writings helped to liberate Greece, and, as has been said, the poems of the Ro-

mantic Revival presaged the internal revolution ot the early 19th Century. It would be

more than wise tor the people ot today to take care, and pay attention to the Wordsworths

of this age, who are building up our culture and background just as the poets of other

ages did in their time.

Perhaps, to some people, our cause is to free the conquered peoples as much as

to keep free the British Empire itself. This, too, is connected with the poets. They stirred

us to tree Greece from the bonds of tyranny, and we have seen how our gallant ally has

repaid us. Wordsworth, Byron, Shelley, and Browning were all pledged to Freedom.

Byron says:

Yet, Freedom I yet thy banner t07-n but flying

Streams like the thunder-storm against the wind;

Thy trumpet voice, though broken now and dying.

The loudest still the tempest leaves behind."

Surely there is something in these lines that gives the feeling of courage, liberty and

hope as much as any amount of speeches or posters or pamphlets; you can feel the voice

of battle, and the clarion of freedom's war-cry in these words of poetry.

But what has freedom, and the reason why we are at war, got to do with the actual

war ? I should think that it has a great deal to do with the war itself. In order to be able

to tight, we must first have a reason and a cause that is shared by the people. We have

seen how, in the case of the Italian people, this has been so important. They have no

rightful cause, but are being made to fight tor the benefit of German aggressors. Their

morale is their downfall. Knowledge and culture are directly influenced by freedom,

and the very essence of life springs from freedom and a righteous cause.

After this war, we will try to see that there will not be a war of aggression every

twenty years. We will try to have justice and righteousness, and above all freedom for

all the peoples of the earth, so that trade, prosperity, and knowledge may be built up with-

out fear of their destruction in the years to come. The attitude ot all peoples to war is

found in the memorable words of the poet Shelley.

" cease ! must hate and death return ?

Cease 1 must men kill and die ?

Cease ! drain not to the dregs the urn

Of bitter prophecy 1

The world is weary of the past—might it die or rest at last ! D. P., Form VI.

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®f)c Jflping men of CmpircA'ictis dominabimur auris (Gray, 1739)

(After Campbell's " The Mariners of England ". Dedicated to the Royal Air Force andthe Air Forces of the Empire.)

Ye Flying men oj Empire,

Who guard brave England's skies.

Whose crajl have floa-n but thirty years.

Yet, challenge ye, who tries ?

Your glorious roundels raise again.

To rout the self-same foe,

Andf.y through the sky.

Though stormy winds may blow.

While the battle rages in the clouds.

And the stormy winds may blow.

The spirits of yourfathers

Shall soar to any height.

For the air it was their field offame.The clouds their proper right:

Where Bishop, Ball, and Barkerfought^

Your dauntless breasts shall go.

As ye fly through the sky,

Though stormy winds ma\ blow.

While the battle rages in the clouds.

And the stormy winds may blow.

Britannia needs no bulwark,

Xo towers, if in the sky

O'er men-o'-war and merchantmen

Our gallant airmen fly:

With bursting bomb and barking guns

They quell the Nazifoe.As they sweep o'er the deep.

Though stormy winds may blow,

• While the battle rages in the clouds.

And the stormy winds max blow.

The meteorflags of Empire

Shall yet tenific burn.

Till Nazi tyranny depart.

And the star of peace return.

Then, then, ye airmen waiTiors,

Our wine and song shallflow.

To thefame of your name.

When the storm has ceased to blow.

When the astral fght is heard no more.

And the storm has ceased to blow.

Spes.

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I'HuTijs bv J S CRAM.

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Ef)e êigniorp Club ^lip

INDSOR Station, Saturtlay I'cbruaiy 14th, was the scene ot considerable activity

as Mr. Wanstall and Mr. Greenlees hustled about forty boys of varying ages

on to a train bound for Montebello where they would enjoy the annual skiing

trip to the Seigniory Club.

Upon arrival a few of the older boys were left to attend to the skis and

baggage while the rest were put in sleighs and taken off to the Club.

The weather was wonderful, which made the skiing conditions well nigh perfect,

so after lunch everybody skied over to the sixth fairway, either to watch or compete in

the junior slalom or senior jump.

.After this the boys had one or two hours to themselves before supper, during which

time they finished unpacking, saw to their skis, or played ping-pong. .After supper a

hockey game was played between two teams captained by Peter and Tony Dobell. Peter

Dobell's team was the victor.

Following breakfast the next morning the party boarded sleighs and was driven

out to Valley Farm where the junior and senior downhills were run, the latter being won

by Tony Dobell over his cousin Peter after three thrilling run-ofFs.

-After a delicious lunch brought out from the Seigniory Club the senior slalom was

held over a very nice course. Then the boys got back into their sleighs and were driven

back to the Club.

Supper was served early, skis were tied up, bags were packed, and the boys re-

boarded the train and were whisked home a little sleepy but very, very happy.

.A. M, Form 5.

êigniorp Club Results

SENIOR DOWNHILLL T. Dobell, 14.5 (winner after third run off); 2. P. Dobell, 14.5; 3. G. Currie,

15.0; 4. A. Mathewson, 16.0; 4. E. Bronfman, 16.0; 6. C. MacDermot, 16.5;

7. J. Prest, 17.0; 8. G. Seely, 17.5; 9. W. Dobell, 25.0; 10. H. McLennan, 30.0;

11. W. Cottingham, 45.0.

SL.ALOM.

1—P. Dobell 37 33 1.10.0

2— C. Currie 38 34.5 1.12.5

3—T. Dobell 36 37 1.13.0

4— C. MacDermot 40 38 1.18.0

5—W. Dobell 41 39 1.20.0

6—G. Seely 41 43 1.24.0

7—Edw. Bronfman 37 50 1 .27.0

8— P. Holland 48 45.5 1.33 5

9— T. Prest 59 57 1.56.010—"W. Cottingham 68 58 2.06.0

11—S. Ker 68 66 2.14.0


JUNIOR DOWNHILL.

L M. Prest, 20.5; 2. W. Redpath, 21.0; 3. E. Bronfman, 21.5; 4. J. Morgan,

22.0; 4. K. Black, 22.0; 4. M. Ballantyne, 22.0; 4. R. Molson, 22.0; 8. J. RuJsell,

23.0; 9. -A. .Aitken, 23.5; 10. J. Hallward, 24.0; 10. E. LeMessurier, 24.0; 10. H. Wels-

ford, 24.0; 10. M. Magor, 24.0; 14. G. Miller, 24. 5; 15. .A. Powell, 26.0; 16. G. Stairs,

26.5; 16. J. Morison, 26.5; IS. H. Klein, 38.0; 19. C. Beaubien, 41 .0; 20. J. Lyjnan,

42.0; 21. M. Daubeny, 45.0.

SENIOR JUMPING.

Name 1st Jump 2nd Jump Points

1—G. Currie 21 25 60

2—T. Dobell 20 23 54

3—Edw. Bronfman 18 21 48

4—P. Dobell *28 *28 30

5—J. Prest *26 *30 28

6—G. Seely *25 *26 26

7—G. Lehman *23 *24 22

8—P. Holland *11 .. 6

JUNIOR JUMPING.

Name 1st Jump 2nd Jump Points

1— J. Morgan 21 22 57

2—W. Redpath *25 27 51

3—M. Prest *26 26 45

4—R. Molson 15 18 41

4—Edg. Bronfman *23 23 41

6—A. Powell *19 *24 24

7— W. Palmer *23 *21 20

7—M. Ballantyne *23 *25 20

9—K. Black *25 *22 18

10—A. Aitken *15 *19 16

11—J. Russell *17 *11 14

11—C. Beaubien *18 *19 14

1 1—M. Magor *10 *21 14

14—P. Bronfman *11 *17 12

15—H. Klein *9 *10 8

* Denotes fall.

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JUNIOR SLALOM.(12 and I'nder.)

1st Run1—W. Redpath 16

2—J. Morgan 16

3—"m. Prest 17

4— K. Black 18

5—M. Ballantyne 17

5—A. Powell 20

7— R. Molson 23

8^G. Miller 20

8—J. Morison 21

10—M. Magor 21

11—H. Welsford 19

12— A. Aitken 27

12— F.dg. Bronfman 25

14— \V. Palmer 18

14—J. Russell 27

16— G. Stairs 26

17—J. Lyman 30

18—H. Klein 31

19— E. LeMessiirier 36

20— P. Bronfman 35

21— C. Beaubien 40

22— M. Daubenv 57

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was better but his mind was gone, as he could not understand two lines of an English

poem !

Several yeary later, Browning was attracted by the poetry of Elizabeth Barrett,

who was his senior by six years. She was an invalid, having fallen from a horse and injured

her thigh during her childhood. Her father, a widower named F.dward Barrett, was very

strict, not allowing any of his children to marry.

At this time, the doctors suggested to her father that she should go to Italy for

her health. He refused. Finally, Elizabeth Barrett agreed to Browning's proposal.

Without the knowledge ot her father, they were quietly married on Sept. 12th, 1846.

A week later, Mrs. Browning left her home for the last time, accompanied by her

maid and her dog, who was only with difficulty prevented from barking. It is interesting

to think that, if the dog had barked, her whole future might have been changed.

The Brownings travelled to Pisa in Italy, and soon went to Florence. On hearing

of their marriage, Wordsworth, then an old man, is said to have remarked:—

" I hope

thev understand each other, for nobody else can.

Browning had a great love for Italy, which can be compared with that of Byron and

Shelley for Greece. This is shown in his poem " De Gustibus ", where he says in the last

few lines: — " Italx, in\ Italy I

îteen Mary's saying serves for me,

IVhen fortune's malice

Lost her Calais,

Open my heart and yon will see.

Graved inside of it, "Italy".

Such lovers old are I and She:

So it always was, so shall ever be I"

At that time, many of the leading Englishman used to go to Italy for the winter.

Browning shows no great love of Germany, where his maternal grandfather was

born. He shows a violent hate of Austria in " The Italian in England ", written in 1845,

where he says: — " / would grasp Metternich until

I felt his red wet throat distil

In blood through these two hands "

.

Browning is also famous for his plays. One of these is " Pippa Passes ", in which

he wrote what I consider to be his best lines: —" The year's at the spring,

And day's at the morn;

Morning's at seven;

The hillside's dew-pearled;

The lark's on the wing;

God's in his heaven;

.Ill's right with the 'world !"

He is also famous for his dramatic monologues, among them being " Andrea del

Sarto ", " The Laboratory ", " Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister ", and " Bishop Blou-

gram's Apology ". The " Soliloquy of the Spanish Cloister " is not really a dramatic

monologue, since Brother Lawrence is not present to hear the monk swearing at him.

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Mrs. Browning died in 1861. The only matter on which they had ever disagreed

was that of spiritualism. Their marriage was a perfect one, unlike that of Byron, another

Romantic poet. She was considered to be a better poet than he was at that time. This

was shown when it was suggested that she should become Poet Laureate on Wordsworth's

death in 1850. However, the Laureateship was given to Tennyson. Her father never

saw her again before her death, and was never reconciled.

Browning died in 1889. " .Asolando " was published on the day of his death. Onhearing this, he mu''muretl, " How gratifying ". Those were his last words.

He was buried in \N'estminster Abbey, an honour of which he is certainly worthy.

J. M., Form (i.

Efjf Jfar east

Yes!

In spite of what people say, the new member of the .Axis is going to be harder to

beat than we had realized. The Allies were caught napping and have already paid dearly

for their unpreparedness, with the loss of Hong Kong and the damage to Pearl Harbour.

Now the so-called impregnable Singapore is threatened.

The loss of Singapore would mean a tew extra \ears added to the length of the

war. Australia would be our last stand. India and Burma are two very strategic points,

especialK' the latter, which would be an excellent point tor either defensive or otFensive

operations.

But we must not forget the Netherlands F.ast Indies, one of our best All.es.

They protect Australia, and are said to be very well defended. .And lastly, the Philippines,

which are being bra\ely defended by General Mac.Arthur and his .American and Philippino

troops.

But, even with all these places, can we defend ourselves against Japan r Don't

forget she has bases too. They are strung out from Japan itself to the Hawaiian Islands.

However, if we put enough energy and money into the effort we should be able to over-

come the Japanese.

.\1. M., Form :^.

There was a young man of Greece

Who sought the Golden Fleece.

I don't know his name.

But he won greatfame.

So they called him the Hero of Greece.

T. P., Form A.


"^corcfjcb Cartlj"

Buyn the bridges, hreak the bridges,"

These orders from Stalin reach troops on ridges;

.-/s quickly as possible the troops obey.

With bombs and dyna^nite rush into the fray:

Then come great billowing clouds of smoke,

The factory is burning, the bridge is broke.

As fast as they can, the men retreat.

Destroying roads and burning wheat;

Smashing everything of worth.

This is the policy of " Scorched Earth ".

The German hosts wearily plod,

'Midst blinding snow and blackened sod;

Here and there they find a cot.

Which the Russians hadforgot.

Apartfrom that, nothing of worth

Remains intact; 'tis " Scorched Earth " !

J. H. J., Form I

"Cast ârfe"

A clear December afternoon

In bracken with a gun.

The cattle leat-e the fields beyond.

And speed the setting sun.

The blackthorn scrub and evening mist

Obscure the distant view,

.-hid beeches rooted in the dells

Will soon attend the dew.

Punch is working overtime.

The scent for game is good.

He presses through the undergrowth

.ind prancing points to food.

A pheasant flushes from the rough brown fern,

A hare from form to run,

.i woodcock flits by blackthorn bush.

Allfalling to the gun.

Thus the unwary fall a prey

To stalker s stealth andfun.

And birds and beasts so perish

When falling rinks the sun.

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D. (England, 20-12-41).

SEI.WVN HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE

Pennp

A large truck filled with twenty hoys ot all ages pulled up in front of the Camplodge. As they jumped tlowii on to the grass, one boy caught my attention. He was smaller

than all the others, yet to me he seemed to have the largest head, for his forehead was

very high and the top ot his head was covered with thick curls. That was my first im-

pression of Benny.

His real name was Bill, but because he looked like Benny in the comic papers he

was always called that by his friends.

Since the day he came to camp we have always shareti a tent each summer, and

Bennv has become my best friend.

He liked the same kmd of sports that I did. Our favourites were swimming and

sailing, but when I had to brush my hair from the wet and the wiiul Benny only gave a

quick rub with his towel and all his curls were in place. In fact I never saw him use a hair

brush all summer.

Watermelon was his favourite dish, and the big slices he cut himself reached up

to his curls. It was not the taste that he liked so much, he just liked to shoot the smooth

stones at other boys.

As he was small he could move more quickly than most of us. We could always

relv on a " homer " from Benny in Baseball.

When Benny grows up he will lose his curls, and his head will no longer seem so

big, but I shall alwa\'s think of him as the curly headed boy who jumped down from the

camp truck.

W. P. Form 4.

^ lârtimc Ctjristmas

Dear Flossy,

I 'ope 'as 'ow the kids and you 'a\e a 'appy C'rismas. Of course it fair breaks me'eart to be away from 'ome. Sweetheart, for C'nstmas, but I s'pose this 'ere 'itler 'as to

be put were 'e ruddy well ort to be.

'Owever, I am going to give you a description of the sort of time we're 'aving nah.

Last night I was on the middle watch, an' the weather was abaht as dirty as 'amstead

'eath in a fog. Any'ow, it clears a bit with the dawn, and we all sets to as usual to scrub

the decks. F.v'rvbodv works quicker, as scmie 'ave to practise for the concert. The day

seems longer than others, but at length four bells comes, and we all troops down to the

gunroom.

I manage to get a fairly decent seat about 'arfway between the stage and the door.

The pianv stands all grand like in the middle of the platform. The concert starts

with Macfarlane playin' it and 'e 'its the keys fair fit to bust 'em. Lore lummy, I never

'eard ' 'ark the 'erald Angles Sing' played like that before. It seems as 'ow it all gets mixed

up with 'Roll out the Barrel'.

Arter that we 'as a bit of sentiment, and Tommy 'awkins sings 'Drink to me only',

an' we knew that all he was thinkin' abaht was his next tot ot rum.


Then comes the skit all concernin' the doc's bloomin' medsins, (Dick 'arris was

the pashent), an' it made me lart so much I thort I was going to be sick.

Later we goes to the mess an' 'as some grub. Near the end of the meal 'awkins

swipes 'arris's rum, then they 'as a fight but the bosun comes down an' gives 'arris back

'is rum (wats left of itj, meanwhile fair tellin' 'em ort.

Watson brings in the C'rismas puddin' an' it ain't art bad, though not so good

as the one we 'ad last year.

Wei, its my trick now, so it looks as that I'll soon 'ave to be gettin' on deck. An'

that is 'ow I spent my blinkin' C'rismas.

Love to the kids. .All the best.

Your lovin' 'usband.

George.

J. P., Form 4.

^. ^. ^. Science Club

The Science Club consists ot a group ot eight boys, whose names are: S. Morgan,

A. Kingman, R. Dollfuss, D. Rhea, R. Molson, NL Daubeny, G. Ponsonby, and J- A-

Powell. The club was organized in early December 1941.

The members are interested in some branch of science. There are four sections:

Electricity, Chemistry, Medicine, and Mechanical Engineering.

Our equipment includes: a two hundred and ten power microscope, about seventy-

five different chemicals, two electric sets, two electric eye sets, a two thousand five hundred

power microscope, a set ot telephones, picture printing apparatus, a steam engine, a

one hundred power telescope, and some electrical equipment.

We also have a library of about forty-five books on science, including a set of" The Book ot Knowledge " and we collect copies of " Popular Mechanics ".

Our Laboratory is in the basement of Mrs. Kingman's house.

We have meetings about twice a week. At our meetings we pertorm experiments

and endeavour to teach each other something about the subject in which we are interested.

We are indeed thankful to Mrs. Kingman for the use of her house, and we hope

some day to have a bigger and better equijiped laboratory.

T. A. P., Form 2.

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^ (§reebp pop

NCK upon a time thert In'eii a very, very greedy boy. So fat, in tact, that his

buttons kept coming ort. Well, one day he was walking in the woods, and he sawa lot of pixies and gnomes going into a tree trunk. So he thought, why shouldn't

I go in too, and in he went (you see the door was quite wide). Inside a fairv

party was going on, so he sat down at the table and helped himself to the goodies;

there were all kinds ot jellies and lemon and jam tarts and chocolate eclairs andall kinds ot good things, 'i'ou see, fairy food does not hurt, so he ate all he wanted. Andall the time he was growing fatter, and fatter, and tatter, and kept saying " Don't

push so much " to the pixies beside him. .At last he got up from the table, and you should

have seen how tat he was, he was as fat as a balloon. The pixies wôuld not let him plav

in the games because they said, " He is too fat ". So he decided to go home. When he got

to the door he found he could not get out. So he asked the pixies to help him, and they

came and pushed, and pushed, and pushed, and at last they managed to get him outside.

But when he got out he flew up, up, up, into the air and was never seen again. .And that's

the end of the greedy boy.

R. W., Form A.

î)t Jfall of (gdja5i

/ served the man of God for many years;

I toiled for him, and laboured not in vain.

He taught me of the God he loves andfears,And filled my hopeless life with hope again

I sa-ic the master s wotider-workitig power

hi raising Shiinam's dead to life once more.

He changed tht sorrowing widow's darkest hour

To one ofjoy , unrealized before.

It fills my heart with shame to thi>ik that I.

So blessed by living with a man so fine.

Could sink so low that to a friend I'd lie

.Ind steal mere gold and raiment to be mine.

I knew how much the Syrian captain had;

I did not think >ny master e'er would know.

But now, my soulforever will bi sad

.Is I, a leper, from my brethren go

.A. C, Form 6.

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FOR THE SCHOOL VEAR 1941 - 1942

Ef)c ^rt of MmtEver since earliest times the human mind has been intrigued and deceived by other

people who profess to call upon occult powers to accomplish their ends. One of the first

examples of this is the Druid priesthood, which evoked paean gods, and filled their fol-

lowers with awe when they accomplished apparently impossible feats. Even today, in

Africa, there are men called witch-doctors who play upon the ignorance of the others

of their race to acquire wealth and power.

All people have an inherent fear and suspicion of things unknown, and even in

civilized races people pretend to do real magic. Foremost among these are spiritualists,

but now almost all of this class have been exposed, and I do not believe that the average

person takes spiritualism at all seriously. Curiously enough, conjurers have mostly been

the ones to expose the mediums, as they do not consider it fair for people to impose uponthe gullibility of the public without telling them that they are subjects of a deception.

However, some persons still persist in believing in spiritualism, though such belief in magic

is supposed to have died out a few hundred years ago, when witches were no longer credited

with supernatural or evil powers.

The conjurers of today are quite different from spiritualists and that class, as they

openly admit that they deceive the people, but they defy the public to explain how they

do it. The modern magician is essentially an entertainer, even though some shroud their

work in mystery. Magicians also have to keep up with the times, as today it would look

rather peculiar to see a conjurer use a snufF box in his tricks. Every new invention that

can be adapted to deception is used by conjurers, and so we have tricks with cigarettes

and tricks involving photography, which no one would have understood a century ago.

Nowadays the old conjuring table, draped to the floor and concealing an assistant,

is abolished, small spidery-looking ones taking their place which perform the same me-chanical functions, but are very much more modern. In other words, the tricks which would,

in all probability, have puzzled our great-grandfathers are childishly simple to us, and

if a magician of a century ago could see our modern conjurers he would be more mystified

than the present-day audience. But there are some ageless tricks which will always con-

tinue to be performed, mainly because the equipment can never be dated; these tricks are

usually executed solely by sleight of hand, such as the " Cut Rope Restored ".

There are three different styles that are used in magic shows, first the mysterious,

second the natural, and third the humorous. In the mysterious style the conjurer almost

always wears full dress, and his opening is spectacular, but usually no word is uttered until

the first trick is completed. This creates an impression that the conjurer is a superior

being, which is maintained throughout the performance. It is funny to see the slight con-

tempt the audience has for the conjurer slowly vanish and a look of wonder, and possibly

awe, replace it. This type of performance is only useful upon the stage, and very rarely

upon the platform, and it requires an exceptionally good actor to carry off the show suc-

cessfully, still leaving an impression of superiority. It is even harder to perform the silent

first trick, as the audience is almost sure to spot how the deception is performed unless

It is executed fast and with great dexterity. However this type of show impresses the

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audience much m(ire than do the other two, and tor this reason, it the conjurer is capable

of doing it, and has a suitable stage, it is preterable.

The natural style of conjuring is more adapted to the parlor and platform types

of magic shows, and is very widely used, as there is little memorizing of patter, and the

magician can say whatever comes into his head about the trick. The effect on the audience

is at first less than the mysterious show, as they think that they are merely seeing someone

do a trick, and when the end proves to be startling and unexpected they sit up and take

notice.

In this type ot show cheerfulness is essential, and it a pertormer is consistently

cheerful the audience will respond to his attitude by being cheerful themselves, and since

the audience wants mainly to be entertained this cheerfulness is very advantageous.

Occasionally in the audience, during the natural kind of show there is one person who" knows how it's done ", and persists in calling out his knowledge. The only way to prevent

this, and save the success of the show is to make the offender seem ridiculous. The aud-

ience, knowing he is doing this, will immediately laugh at the culprit, and will more admire

the pertormer tor his cleverness.

Magicians who use the humorous style of presenting a show have to use a definite

outline to follow, which brings in the jokes to the best advantage, and permits the inventing

ot new ones in the talk. This also creates a good impression on the audience, who only

think ot the tricks as mediums tor bringing in the jokes, and so entertainment; and there-

fore to give the tricks their proper importance a halt-natural half-humorous style seems

as good as any to me. But ot course, if the magician is unable to make jokes he should

not bring in ones thought out beforehand, as these, coming from the wrong person, seem

rather forced, or unnatural.

I'he impression created upon the audience at the outset is also of great importance,

and thus the first trick should be a good one. If it is not, and the audience start to think

of the magician as a person, not a personality, the show is damaged, and, the performer

sensing this, the entertainment proceeds in a rather strained way until a really good trick

is accomplished. The second most important item is the last trick, which should represent

the utmost in the magician's repertoire, and it should be extremely spectacular, a production

effect usually, and the audience should depart thinking mainly on this trick. So that,

from the importance of the first and last tricks, we gather that the object of a conjurer

in a show is to create a good impression, and the object of the spectator to be entertained.

I he magic wand is another item ot importance in a magic show, though its use is

often regarded by the beginner as an affectation. This is not true, for the psychological

effect obtained by touching an object with the wand and saying " Presto " in a deep voice,

actually helps to make the audience believe that the miracle was accomplished at that

very instant, though they really know that it must have been effected earlier. I'suallv

any small suspicions that the audience have are overshadowed when the magic wand is

used, and this is one reason why the wand is indispensable.

The practical value of the wand, too, is often overlooked. It is most useful, as the

magician can return to his table to pick it up or lay it down, thus acquiring an excuse to

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obtain a coin or " gimmick " secretly, or to deposit some previously " vanished " article

in a secret pocket. Also special wands can be made for vanishing cigarettes, handkerchiefs,

etc., or for producing candies or plumes. Again, gesturing with the magic wand materially

assists " misdirection ", or leading the spectators' eyes away from the hands at a vital

moment, and thus helps to ensure the success of the trick. Therefore the wand is a mostpractical object for the conjurer to possess, as not only does it lend an air of mystery to the

performance, but it is an extremely handy object when used for a definite purpose.

An example ot how the magic art has become modern is the almost universal em-ployment ot simple objects. Fifty years ago a conjurer's show was filled with peculiar

covers for objects, large globes, papier mache heads, and similar objects which could only

have been made expressly for conjuring purposes, and which usually couldn't be examined.

The modern idea of tricks is to use only everyday objects in a programme, and a few magic-

ians specialize only in one branch of articles. Cards, coins, handkerchiefs, rings, cigarettes,

balls and 'cigars now form a main part of the magician's equipment, and the wondermentof the audience is increased tenfold when the conjurer produces just as startling results

with these as with specially made apparatus. Naturally the stage magician has to use the

older type of performance, because the audience cannot see cards etc., but sometimes

even he uses extra big everyday objects made for the purpose.

Outside the actual performing of the show the main platform or parlor conjurer's

difficulty lies in handling children, and pleasing them. Children appreciate a well put

over programme as well as adults, and they are very easy to deceive; but the danger with

them is that they are quick to spot a mistake, intentional or otherwise, and also they

iiexer keep silent about it. The only remedy for this is not to make mistakes !

Pleasing women, and children too, is not so easy when both are in the same audience,

but as women always like pretty things, flowers and handkerchiefs, and children like

animals, a liberal sprinkling of both in the show will be sure to please all. Men are very

easy to please, merely a well-executed trick serving to satisfy them, and so the magician

has to play up to the women and children of the audience.

The dress of the magician, like the magic wand, has become standardized.

The first garment of the early conjurers was a long, flowing robe, covered with

mvstic signs, and in which there was ample room to conceal an elephant it necessary.

This became more modern until one magician startled the public by wearing a full dress

suit which had apparently no places of concealment. The stage magician still has to wear

the full dress suit, but the platform or parlor conjurer is permitted to use a tuxedo, or even

an everyday business suit.

So that, taken all in all, the slow development of magic through the ages to its final

culmination in the present day, has gone through all stages, from religious rites to enter-

taining, and is now a very highly developed science which has its followers and clubs in

all parts of the world.

C. P. E., Form 6.

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Sn CxcitJns 3ncibent Buring iWp "Vacation

I think the most exciting incident during my vacation was a trip to Les Echafauds

du Basque. It is a bay about six miles up the St. Lawrence river from Tadoussac, and

has two small islands at its mouth.

We left on a lovely day after lunch and crossed over to the other side of the Saeuenay

on the ferry to St. Catherine's Bay. From then on we rowed in small boats, keeping close

to shore.

We arrned there about 6 P.M. alter which we pitched the tents, and cooked our-

selves a meal. That evening I found a baby rabbit which was very frightened, so I let

him go.

The next morning there was a dense fog, and it was raining hard. We had to get upat 4 A.M. to catch the tide at a certain point to give us enough water to cross the reef

into St. Catherine's Bay, so we had breakfast and started out.

We had to keep close to shore all the way, and steer by compass, as the fog was so

thick. It was very slow going, as we had to keep a sharp look out for rocks.

.At length we arrived at the reef, where we found the tide running out very fast,

so Mum and Dad jumped out and pulled the boat over the reef into deeper water. Wejust got over in time. Then we rowed across the bay to the ferry and home.

R. C. M., Form 2.

î)t Jfall of C5edjo6lobaliia

Deserted by Iheir French and Russian friends.

The Czechs tvere overwhelvied by German wight;

The other nations sadly saw their plight.

But gave no aid; they thought thatfriendship mends.

All quarrels with the Germans; but it sends

Encouragement to Hitler; at the sight

Of nations scared to say the Czechs were right.

He laughs; despises each who him befriends.

Sudelenland was lost six months before

At Munich, where the Germans signed a peace

With men who tried this wretched war to cease

Ere it began; thus all Czech patriots saw

The land of Czech and Slovak, without war.

In hands of German troops and cursed police.

J. S. M., Form 6.

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Itorb PeatJfrbroofe

Max Airken, who later became Lord Beaverbrook, was born in Ontario in 1879.

He was a newspaper boy, even when studying law. He also did many other odd jobs.

Later he helped a young lawyer named R.B. Bennett, who was afterwards to become

Prime Minister ot Canada. On one occasion he was invited to a party at which he

thought he would meet people who could help him, but he was told that he was not

wanted, as he had once been a newsboy.

Aitken began making his fortune when he suggested close cooperation amongdifferent banks, and later went to Trinidad to establish electric light services there.

He met strong resistance, but finally he succeeded.

He next reorganised the cement industry, which helped him to become very wealthy

At thirty years of age he left for England, and made man)- friends among whom was

Bonar Law who helped him to become an ^LP., and met Rudyard Kipling. .Aitken was

a Colonel in the first Wdrld War, ami in \9\h the King made him Baron Beaverbrook

of New Brunswick.

When he left the government he bought the London Daily Express. Later Prime

Minister Churchill, knowing Beaverbrook to be a strong leader, made him Minister of

Supply.

To-day, the little Canadian newsboy stands as a powerful fighter in the cause of

Democracies.

R. D., Form 2.

The night was still,

The stars were bright,

The moon was rising over the hill.

And Oh ! that was a lovely sight.

Mercury, Venus, and millions of stars.

The Dipper, the Hunter were bright and clear,

Saturn with rings, and rosy Mars,

The starry heavens seemed very near.

S M., Form 2.

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Cngljsf) HanbScape

brilliant sun shinmg through the tipen window I Morning mist rising from the

ground ! Wooded, undulating country rolling off into the distance, broken only

by sleepy, little cottages ! Chirping early birds ! Budding trees 1 That is an Knglish

Landscape.

Throughout the day a feeling ot sleepiness pervades the air, finding its

way into one's inner soul, putting it at rest. This feeling is further enhanced

by the buzzing of crickets and perhaps the faint lowing of cattle or the baaing of sheep.

Across the fields, the sleepy silence and lack of movement is only disturbed by the

frisking of rabbits, delighting in the sunshine.

In the woods the air is alive with little rustlings, so different from the lifelessness

of field. Inside the wood, under the ancient trees, all is cool, and rays of sunshine filter

through the branches, mottling the undergrowth and lichened trunks. Perhaps a squirrel

crosses one of these paths of light. Then one sees a transformation. From the rather dark

colour of a squirrel's coat in shadow, the pelt changes from this to a brilliant, flaming

colour, beautiful to see. Then it loses itself in the shadows once again.

Coming out again into the brilliant sunshine, our eyes are dazzled momentarily.

Recovering from our blindness, a sun-baked village appears before our eyes. .A few old

people wandering through the streets; dogs barking; shop-fronts and houses looking baked

in sunshine; one can see the inhabitants leaning on their door-posts, puffing at their briar

pipes. Their faces are lined and soiled, but the countenances of elder folk betray the same

determination to conquer the stubborn soil as is just beginning to evidence itself on the

faces of the younger. Looking into these hard old faces, the same determination is re-

flected in all, the determination to persevere until victory is won. It is this quality which

has made the British nation what it is to-day.

-Suddenly around the corner comes the village character, an oldish man with a

lined face. His main asset seems to be that he can consume more intoxicating liqucr than

any other man in the village without becoming inebriated. He had been at one time the

village scoundrel, and he has but slightly reformed in character.

Passing on from this not unusual scene of "maudlin Mark", as he is aflectionately

called, our eyes are involuntarily drawn toward a wood on our right. .A beautiful blaze

of colour rises up before us as a vision, a vision of bluebells peeping at us round the holes

of the trees. For a moment our eyes feast upon them, drinking in all their rich colour.

Then we wander into the wood, absorbing one of the many wonders of the English land-

scape.

V. D., F<-rm 6.


Cne Pattle of futlanb

RITAIN has long been regarded as the queen of the seas, and the battle which

I shall now describe represents the crushing ot an enemy who attempted to over-

throw British sea-power. I am speaking ot the famous Battle of Jutland, which

was fought oft" the coast of Denmark on the night of May 31st.—June 1st., 1916.

The first action was between two British destroyers and two Germanlight-cruisers. The British destroyers drew the German ships towards Admiral

Beatty, who, in command of a battle-cruiser squadron, was steaming out to sea.

They were unaware, at that time, ot the presence ot the German Admiral Hipper, who,

with 5 battle-cruisers, was coming on at full-speed.

.At 3.48 P.M., the two fleets sighted each other, and opened fire. For some time

no hits were scored, then the German gunners began to get the range. Finally the British

also scored hits, and both sides took terrible punishment. -At 4.05, the British ship" Indefatigable " sank. A tew minutes later, at 4.26, the valiant " Queen .Mary " blew up,

struck simultaneously by salvoes from the " Dertfiinger " and " Seydlitz ". During this

action, the main fleets of both sides had been coming up tast: the German High Seas Fleet

under .Admiral Scheer, and the British Grand Fleet under .Admiral Jellicoe.

The German fleet came upon the scene first, and when this was reported to -Admiral

eatty, he at once altered course, headmg towards the mam British fleet. The time of

this was 4.45 P.M. At the same time .Admiral Hood was coming up from the East. Thefleets first met at the famous action of " Windy Corner ". The British ships " Defence

"

and " Warrior " were subjected to a terrible fire from the advancing German fleet, and

finally " Defence " blew up at 6.20. Meanwhile the German " Wiesbaden " had been

stopped, and was little more than a floating wreck.

.At 6.30 Scheer began to retire, having sunk the " Invincible, " and badly damagedthe " \\'arspite ". He himself had lost the " Wiesbaden ", and Hipper's flagship, " Lutzow ",

and the " Seydlitz " were forced to retire.

-At 7.50 P.M. the action was broken off, due to mist, and Scheer headed for home.

However, Jellicoe was not to be robbed of his prey, as he then moved to block Scheer's

retreat towards Wilhemshaven. -At 8.30 began the " Twilight .Action ", when the Germanships were forced more and more west. By 9.30 P.M., Jellicoe had completely cut off the

High Seas Fleet through skilful manoeuvering. During this twilight engagement the

Moltke " had been separated from the " Seydlitz ", and twice came across the British

formations, but managed to get away unobserved.

-At 1 -A.M. on June 1st., Scheer, without realizing that he was doing so, crossed

through the rear of the Grand Fleet formations, heading at full speed tor the neutral waters

of Denmark. He successfully reached that sanctuary, with a minimum loss of 2 battleships,

2 battle-cruisers, 4 light-cruisers, 9 destroyers and a submarine. The British losses were

3 battle-cruisers, 2 cruisers and 6 destroyers. Thus ended one of the most dramatic, and

certainly one ot the most important ot Britain's naval victories.

H. McL., Form 6.

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^. n. Jf.

0>ie night the 'planes vcent up to fight the Boches.

The moon was hidden by the low-hung clouds.

The waves were lashing fiercely down below.

As onwardflew our squadron to engage

The Nazis, as they t'ward us winged their way.

The searchlights down below played back andforth.Their bluish beams across the sky they flung;

The coastal guns belchedJorth their smoke and flame.As challenge to the Hun across the waves.

The battle rages loud and fieixe above,

Then suddenly a flaming jnass goes down.

Another dirty Hun goes to his doom.

And we cheer loudly as they headfor home;

And one more battle has been lost and won.

i,. \V. L.,

Efje Commanbosi

JVave after wave came the British Brave

After the Hnnnish Horde,

Ravaging here; ravaging there ;

Killing with fire and sword.

To icy lands the Commando batids,

A brave and hardy crew.

On freedom's quest, with speed and zest.

Across to Norway flew.

In desert land; in heat and sand;

On foot, by plane, by wheel;

Off to the East, to attack the beast.

With hearts like banded steel.

They circle the world; theirflag unfurled

;

To set all nations free.

And with their guns to end the HunsFor all eternity !

G. A. v.. Form 2.

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Etc passion ^lapMany years ago, in a small village in the Bavarian Alps, the peasants started

producing a play dealing with the lite of Christ. They began this shortly after a plague

had ravished the countryside, in order to offer thanks to God for taking the plague away.For some reason these villagers were left untouched during the plague, and, as they deemedthis an act of God, they decided to give this play every so many years as a thank-oftering.

This was done up to a few years before the present war.

People from all over the world soon learned about this production, and visited

the village in large numbers when it was being shown.

I would like very much to see this play; I am told that to visit the village itself

is a joy. The jolting train creeps around the corner of the mountain to the village, whosehouses are gaily painted. It you are lucky enough to have arrived at sunset, you will see

the cross on the top of the church shining in the setting sun. The cross was put in this

place on purpose; shining, it gives the village the appearance of the Holy City.

The villagers themselves present an odd sight; some of the men have long hair

and beards, the boys look like girls because their hair is uncut. Apparently the actors

of the play are the villagers themselves. They live in daily life the part they act in the

play. The best living man in the community is chosen to play the part of Christ.

All have their own trade and act in the play to show their gratitude to the Lord.

It is interesting to see, on each workman's door, a carved figure representing his trade.

The carpenter would be represented by a figure sawing.

The play takes place in a huge open air theatre (which recently had a roof put

on it); the audience goes in at eight o'clock in the morning; the story of the life of Christ

is then unfolded on the stage. Ot course this is not done like ours; it is done by natural

light, while ours is done by artificial lighting. The play lasts until lunch time, and then

carries on from two o'clock until six. Everybody who sees this performance is so in-

terested in it that he doesn't want to move until the end of it.

I hope when this war is over I shall be able to see this play, which has impressed

people for centuries. P. H., Form 3.

^n ^. ^. JF. "îctorp in ti)e iWebiterranean

T/u'v started out at break of day.

Bombers three, with crews offive.

Like giant hawks in search of prey.

Soaring on high, to swoop and dive.

Over the sea, near Tripoli,

They saw the great Italian fleet.

So they attacked the ene/ny,

With bombs and tracers till defeat.

When some had sunk and some had fled.

Word was sent back of what was done." Return to base ", so home they sped,

A good day's work, and glory won. D. V., Form 4.

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a JfiSt)t

NF. day in May ot this year, a pilot of a Lockheed Hudson of the Coastal Com-mand, while flying over Norway on a patrol flight, noted a large German warship

anchored in Bergen. Swooping down low the pilot of the plane took pictures

of the ship and returned to his base.

\\'hen the pictures were developed the ship turned out to

German ship " Hismarck ", completed in the winter of 1940.

the •ack

The Bismarck was not heard ot again until the cruisers Norfolk and Suffolk

sighted her and the Prmz Eugen (cruiser ) in the Straits ot Denmark on the twenty-third

of May.

Then the Bismarck struck the blow against British sea power that sent the British

Navy after her like a pack of hounds chasing a fox. On May twenty-fourth the Bismarck

was engaged in a long range duel by the Hood and the Prince of Wales. The Hood was

hit in the powder magazine by a direct hit and immediately was blown up and sunk.

The Bismarck was tollowed by the two cruisers, Norfolk and Suffolk, until the

evening of the twenty-fourth. During the twenty-fourth the Bismarck was repeatedly

attacked by torpedo carrying planes trom the carrier \'ictorious.

Sight was lost ot the Bismarck and the Prinz Eugen until ten thirty A.M. on the

twenty-sixth of May, when a Catalina flying boat sighted the Bismarck, but the Eugenwas missing.

Torpedo bombers trom the .Ark Royal scored two hits after repeated attacks and

slightly injured the Bismarck's steering apparatus.

After the planes came the destroyers. Under the protecting guns of the Sheffield

(cruiser) a flotilla of destroyers rushed in and fired at the German ship. Two hits were

scored rendering the Bismarck's steering gear useless. Then all through the night destroyers

dashed in at the crippled ship, fired their deadly missiles and disappeared into the night.

At dawn the British battleships came up and silenced the Bismarck's guns.

I he cruiser Dorsetshire now came into the fight and fired two torpedoes into the

Bismarck's starboard side, then circled round to the port side and fired the final torpedo

into the German ship. .Almost at once the crippled ship listed over to the port side, hungthere a moment, and then rolled over flat, showing her dark red bottom and the whole

ot her keel. Then, bow last, she went down leaving men bobbing in the water. The Bis-

marck had put up a great fight, but she had little chance against the British Navy.

W. S. C, Form 4.

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iôtjert J, "^fjE pruce", 1274 = 1321

King of Scotland.

Robert 1, King of" Scotland, was the son of the 7th Robert tie Bruce, Karl of Carrick,

and was the descendant of a Norman baron who came to England with William The Con-

queror. Bruce's grandfather. Lord of Annandale, claimed the crown of Scotland in 1290,

but John de Baliol was chosen by the commissioners of Edward I.

Robert, " The Bruce ", was probably born at his mother's castle on the coast of

Ayr. His early youth was said to have been spent at the Court of Edward I, of England.

Bruce was at first loyal to Edward I, but he later joined Sir William Wallace, whoupheld the independence of Scotland in the name of Baliol.

After Sir William had been betrayed, captured, and cruelly tortured by Edward I,

Bruce became leader of the Scots in their fight for freedom.

When Bruce became King of Scotland he led his army so successfully that he

captured nearly all the forts and castles in the hands of the English. Stirling, however,

the last English stronghold, held out against him.

Edward II was anxious to defeat Bruce, and led against him the best army that

had ever entered Scotland. The two armies met near a little stream called the Bannock-

burn, near Stirling. In the end Bruce defeated P.dward and Scotland was free.

Robert Bruce had vowed to visit the Holy Sepulchre, but he did not. He had asked

Douglas to take his heart to Jerusalem. Douglas was killed fighting the Moors in Spain.

Sir William Keith brought Bruce's heart to Melrose, Scotland, where it is buried.

Robert " The Bruce " was a great soldier, and he kept Scotland independent of

England.

L. D. R., Eorm 2.

^ iîst)t iuitfj tfje Cotusi

The cows come slowly home across the fields.

They stop and start, and push and pull to get

Inside the barn, and eat their dusty hay

And meal, and drink their water cool andfresh.Next comes the farmer with his stool and pail.

Arid then he seats himself to milk a cow

With hands whose roughness hides his simple art.

From her he goes along the line in turti

Milking each one, while they all chew their cud.

Perhaps it is a chilly night and they

Remain inside, until the farmer comes

Next morning to renew the daily round.

J. H., Form 5.

.w


:3n Animal ^torp

am a tox, and my home is in Kent outside a big village called Minster, which is

about five miles inland from the sea. My greatest adventure was when my mother

was killed, when I was very young and spry.

My mother came home one night in early Spring and told us that there

was going to be a hunt in a week's time, and that she was going to find a safer

home. Five days later the new home was finished. It was an old stump, covered

by a thick thorn bush, and it was beside a little stream. There were two entrances, f)ne

which came out into the clearing in front ot the stump, and the other which came out

farther down the stream, just below a small tlam, where we coidd cross the stream in

safety.

The day ot the hunt came; it was a fine and sunny day.

Quite early in the morning we heard the baying of hounds, and as the day wore

on we could tell they were coming nearer and nearer. At about three hours after sunrise

my mother came home terribly frightened; she told us to hurry across the stream. I asked

her what she would do ; she told us to go quickly and not to worry over her, since she could

look after herself.

She put me in charge ot my brothers and sisters because I was the oldest.

When we reached the shallow place in the stream we crossed it, and then hid till

late at night when we knew that the hunters had gone home.

When we reached home we toiind much blood and tur, so we knew that our mother

had been killed. We swore revenge, for we knew that she had been killed while fighting

for us. L. K. B., Form 3.

^tjat Ujoulb happen if (êrmanp lôn tfjig Wsiv ?

'I'hings would be very ditferent it (iermany won this war. Canadians would have

to pay heavy taxes to rebuild Germany. We would have to give most of our wheat, veget-

ables, and meat to the Germans; our beautiful forests would be cut down to build houses

tor them to live in. .Anybody who attempted to oppose Hitler would be either flogged

or hanged. Most ot our buildings would be torn down and replaced with German buildings.

We would have very little food, as it would be given to German soldiers.

Germany would not be able to send a very great number of soldiers out here, but

enough to conquer Canada and, as most of our men would be in England, dead, or captured,

we would not have much chance to resist the enemy. Some of our chief men would be

put to death and the others imprisoned.

We would have to learn to speak German and thoroughly understand it. We would

have to believe the Nazi religion of power: they would force us to be unkind to those

under us; to be a rough and unmannered people.

France let this happen to her. Don't let it happen to us ! Remember what Churchill

said in two ot his speeches, " Give us the tools, and we will finish the job " and " We shall

outwit, outmana'uvre, outfight and outlast the worst that the enemy's malice can contrive."

Let us live up to this, and not forget his words. \" for \'ictorv !

'

G. A. F., Form 2.

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1941 - 194:

^!)c (Toronto €xt)ifaition

fir\ ^ August 26th my family and I went to the Toronto Fxhibition. As soon as we'I

Jarrived at Toronto^ we went to the Royal York Hotel, and from there to the

"V>' Kxhibition grounds.

%dkM I

^'" ^^^ ^^^ buildings we seemed to like the Ford Building the best. It<r^<>

I ^jg fyj] Qj Harvards, Fairey Battles, Blackburn-Skua's and a Fleet-Finch.

There also were Army troop transports, tanks, fire extinguishers, Bren-gun

carriers, and field kitchens.

In another building, Campbells displayed different varieties of food. Some people

went in and had their meal tree.

The Ford Company also displayed their army trucks in manoeuvres, driving over

ramps, and in pools, and giving other interesting exhibitions.

The most exciting part ot the Exhibition was given by Lucky Teeter's Hell Drivers.

They did all sorts of tricks with cars, but the best was when Lucky Teeter himself, driving

with one hand, went around the track once, then at a speed of eighty to eighty-five miles

an hour went off a ramp, over a bus, and then jumped eighty teet and landed on another

ramp !

There were the usual side shows, but the buildings were the most interesting sights.

D. McM., Pôrm 3.

(general iB. C. Jfrepberg

Though born in London on March 21st, 1889, Bernard Cyril Freyberg was taken

to New Zealand at the age of two.

As a child Bernard developed into a powerful swimmer and boxer.

Freyberg later attended Wellington College, X.Z. He was nicknamed " Tiny ",

because of his size.

Later he graduated from College and decided to attend the Staff College in England.

He then went back to New Zealand, but not liking the peace time training, he

travelled to Mexico where he joined the army of Pancho \'illa. He distinguished himself

as a courageous soldier.

When World War No. 1 broke out Freyberg was practising dentistry.

He then went to England and received his commission.

When fighting in the Dardanelles he swam the Straits and lit flares to " fool"

the Turks who thought the British were landing. Then the British landed on the other

side and surprised the Turks from the rear. It was successful.

Freyberg was wounded but would not give in. For his gallant bravery he was

awarded the V.C.

When this present war broke out he organized the New Zealand Force, and crossed

Egypt to Suez, fighting against the Italians.

He led his army in Greece against the Germans and also at Crete.

This is the story ot General Freyberg, who is still in command of the New Zealand

forces in the near east.

J. S. M., Form 2.

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5apan

The Japanese Empire consists of five large, and numerous small islands, Honshubeing the largest. The others are Formosa, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku. It is

also made up of the peninsula of Korea. The area of the main islands and adjacent

islands is 147,592 square miles. Bays and inlets are very numerous on the Pacific side.

The highest mountain in Japan is Fujiyama, which is 12,395 feet. The longest

river, the Yodo, empties into the bay of Osaka.

The government is m the hands of an Emperor. He is assisted b}- a cabinet of

ministers.

.Agriculture is the chief industry, but only about 20, ()()() square miles of Japancan be cultivated. Of this 57'-'} is under rice and 12*^; under wheat.

Over 3,000,000 households are occupied with the production of silk. Over 2,000,000

men are engaged in fishing. Coal, copper, gold, petroleum, iron and silver are mined.

Chief manufactures are textiles, silk, earthenware, glass, lacquered goods, matting and

hemp.

Chief imports are raw cotton, machinery, wool, rubber, iron and dyes. Chief

exports are raw and manufactured silks, cotton yarns, and piece goods, coal, pottery,

glassware, machinery, tea, toys, camphor, and sugar.

The principal towns of Japan are: Tokyo, the capital and great industrial centre;

Osaka, a seaport and textile manufacturing city; Kobe, a seaport with a large shipbuilding

yard; Kyoto, with silk, porcelain and lacquer goods factories; Nagoya, a port with large

textile industries; Yokohama, the port for Tokyo; Nagasaki, a seaport and winter resort.

R. D., Form 2.

ômoirotp'si îin

Beware, ye »ien of pettiness and greed.

Beware tomorrow"s sun, for it imparts

The fire of Freedom, born of wintry need,

Jnd suckled on the blood offlaming hearts.

Take you, celestial orb, in hottest flames.

The foulness of this earth, and all thefood

Offalse delight, of lust, of evil gains,

.Jnd all who would defile the name of God.

Leave but thy lightforever to our seed.

That we may bear thee children who shall say" Praise God who watched us in our time of need.

To keep thy flame forever and a day !"

R. B. G., (O.S., 1931-8).

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1941 -1942

professional Sports, ^ro anb Con

There has always been much difference ot opinion on the subject of professional

sport. There are many people who think that professionalism is a bad feature because

it destroys the main purpose ot athletic contests and creates other aims that are muchless worthy. There are, on the other hand, just as many who feel that sport has not suf-

fered through the spirit ot protessionalism, but has rather improved as a result of it. There

are plenty ot arguments on both sides.

The underlying difference between a protessional and an amateur is that the former

is paid, sometimes a very large sum, tor playing, while the amateur plays for his ownenjoyment. This salary enables the professional to give his whole time to practice and

training, whereas the amateur can only spend a limited time on these, because he has

to make a living. F.ven so, it is not an uncommon thing for an amateur to become just

as proficient in any sport as a protessional.

The managers ot any big professional teams try very hard to get the best players

obtainable. They buy the best equipment, and get the most experienced and competent

trainers, and the most able and hard working coaches they possibly can. A great deal

depends on the coach ot any team, so it is natural that they should want to get a good

one. The coach and trainer do their best to bring the players to the peak of perfection.

They entorce rigid training rules and have their men practise as otten as possible. Theplayers, being very well paid, know that their positions in the team depend on how well

they play, and are theretore very anxious to prove their worth and naturally play their

best. There are many thousands ot people whose lives are too busy to let them get out

and play these games. They theretore greatly enjoy seeing protessional games, because

these are usually much taster than amateur games. This is one ot the reasons I am in favor

ot protessional games.

^'ery otten protessional players are paid too much, tar more than they deserve.

They know that it they win they will make much more money than it they lose. I think

this tends to make the game " dirty ". Sometimes unprincipled players accept bribes

not to play their best. This is one of the chief disadvantages of protessional sports. Be-

cause professional games are so nearly perfect, they sometimes discourage people from

joining in various kinds ot sports. On the other hand, however, they encourage boys to

play more seriously in order that they ma> one day be nearly as good as the " pros ".

The records of attendance at protessional games like hockey and baseball show

how popular they have become, and what a big place protessional sport occupies in the

minds and lives of hundreds ot thousands of people. This leads me to suppose that pro-

fessionalism is here to stay. The objectionable features could all be abolished if people

generally took the right attitude to the games that are played.

A. C, Form 6.

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lôto JîUMns "l^Tictori' ?3onbs lllelps me anb mv Jfamilp

Czechosluvakia, Austria, Fdlaiui, Norway, Holland, Belgium and France were

beaten down; they either had to be beaten by Hitler's farces or capitulate. Why ' Be-

cause they did not have enough armaments. How often did I hear grown-ups say: " They

were not ready, these poor Poles, etc.

Let that be a lesson to us. Let us provide Canada with all the armaments, planes,

corvettes needed to defend ourselves. But how ? — By helping to make the ^'ictory Loan

a tremendous success. Let us buy to our utmost; let us buy, till it hurts, those precious

Victory Bonds that will enable our country to tight the enem>', to attack the enemy, and

to be victorious over the enemy.

In Canada every family should know that it is a duty to buy \ ictory Bonds. The

older people remember 1914 and the younger ones do not want to be forced to fight again

in 196L To avoid that, we must help Canada get rid ot all traces of Nazism all over the

world. Families must be remembered again, happiness must come back I

In seven years from now I shall be able to redeem my loan and make use of that

money in any way I please. Just now I am preparing my future welfare by lending all

I can to my country. Let all good Canatiians do the same, and victory is ours !

J. T., Form 5.

David Morgan, who left us at the end of the Summer Term, very kindly presented

several books to the Library, four ot which were autographed by their author, Frank L.

Packard, whose recent death will be remembered. Other books have also been donated

by Ian Campbell, Stewart Morgan, Tony Dobell, Howard Klein, Brian Levitt, Ian Stewart,

Edgar Bronfman, Murray Magor, Eldon and Kingman Black, Jeremy Lyman and Peter

Kirkegaard.

Levitt has been the most prolific reader, having taken out nearly fifty books since

September. Perhaps this makes him talk less at home !

To all those boys from whom we have received books, we would like to express

our thanks for their thoughtfulness, and interest in the Librarv.

B. K. T. H.

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— CRICKET, 19 41 —Left to right: P. Aird, J. Mappin, T. Dobell, V. Dawson, J. Wight, J. Prest, E. Black, P. Jennings,

L. Gault, D. Morgan, P. Dobell.

SPORTS NEWS

Critfect 1941

R esults. Plaved 7. Won 2. Lost 5.

In order to give the best possible opportunity to the large number ot boys whowished to play cricket, the School this year abandoned the Mountain and rented the

Upper Field at Molson Stadium. This field has a most delightful setting, ample space

tor several games to be played at the same time without any interference whatever from

one another, and such an excellent playing surface that for the first year we were able to

dispense with matting and to play cricket under ideal conditions.

We made an unusually early start on .^pril 21st, the advantage of which was

somewhat lost by various forms being quarantined later in the term. However, the keen-

ness displayed throughout the school resulted in a very enjoyable season and should lead

to a marked improvement in the standard of cricket during the next few years. In previous

seasons too many boys have waited till they were well on in the school before taking up

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cricket, with the result that the school team has been considerably handicapped by having

a number of inexperienced players. It was very encouraging therefore to find the whole

of the junior school and the majority of the senior school this year playing cricket in pre-

ference to baseball and, moreover, thoroughly enjoying it. We all hope for an early spring

again in 1942.

Cfjaracters

Bi.ACK (1940-1 ). Shared the captaincy with Wight. .\ good forcing bat with an excellent

shot past point. Bowled dangerously on occasions but at other times found it hanl

to keep a length. Keen and sound in the field.

WicHT (1940-1 ). \ hard hitting batsman who would have made many runs if he had

shown more discretion in picking the right ball to hit. Bowled very well at times

but could not be relied on to keep a length. Good in the field.

Dawson (1940-1). Did not make many runs, but has the correct style and the right

temperament and should improve rapidly as his confidence increases. Melded

excellently and could develop into a useful bowler by paying strict attention to

length. Captained the under 14 team capably.

Mapi'in' (1940-1 ). Developed into the most reliable bowler on the side by concentrating

on a good length. His batting though useful was unsound, but with more attention

to defence and discrimination in hitting he should become a good forcing batsman.

Fielded brilliantly in the slips.

Gault (1940-1). .'\n all-round cricketer from whom much was expected, he had a

strangely disappointing season. His batting lacked concentration and he invariably

got himself out when he looked set for a big score. Bowled fast with a good length

but needed more persistency to be really dangerous for long at a time. Fielded well.

AiRD (1940-1 ). A hard hitter with no defence who soon came to grief against good length

bowling. Worth his place on the team for his excellent fielding, he brought off some

brilliant catches during the season.

Jennings. Steadily improved as a wicket-keeper. As a batsman he hit hard and

frequently made runs m practice games but not, unfortunately, in matches.

Prest, J. .A batsman with a very correct style who should soon be making many runs.

Has a sound defence and plenty of patience. If he would take his bowling more

seriously he could become a useful change bowler. }"'ielding good.

DoBEi.i., P. Has distinct possibilities as a batsman but must cultivate a defence against

the good length ball and show more discretion m choosing the right ball to hit.

I'ielded well and at times brilliantly.

DoBELi., r. Improved steadily as a batsman and with more concentration and efiort

could be very useful, as he can hit well and has some idea of defence. Madesome good catches, but his ground fielding at times was slack.

Morgan. Lacked experience through taking up cricket too late, but made progress

as a batsman and owed his place in the side to keenness and good work in the field.

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Under 14 v. L. C. C. at Royal Avenue, May 15th.

S. H. S. won the toss and batted first but against steady bowling Gault (10) was

the only batsman to reach double figures. L. C. C. began badly, Gault taking two wickets

in his first over, but they recovered and went out to make 96, Kent scoring 37. Gault took

4 wickets for 24, and Daubeny 2 for 6. L. C. C. won by 96-34.

Under 16 v. Ashbury at Ottawa, May 17th.

S. H. S. batted first but against some really fast and accurate bowling by Lawrence

were all out for 42, of which Black made 23 in a very plucky innings. Ashbury lost 4 wickets

hitting off the runs, but aided by many lapses in the field finally reached a total of 150.

Dawson with 4 wickets tor 31 had the best analysis for S. H. S.

Under 16 v. L. C. C. at Royal Avenue, May 22nd.

S. H. S. won the toss and made the mistake of putting L. C. C. in to bat on a hot

afternoon. They ran up a total ot 117, Mappin with 4 wickets for 14 being easily the best

bowler for S. H. S. The school total reached 67 as a result of some bold hitting by Mappin

(24) and T. Dobell (14) after six wickets had fallen for only 14 runs.

Under 16 v. L. C. C. at Ruyal Avenue, May 29th.

A very close game in which the result ot the previous match was reversed, S. H. S-

winning by 45 to 36. Aird was top scorer with 11 runs and Mappin again bowled well to

take 3 wickets tor 3 runs.

Under 13 v. L. C. C. at Molson Field, May 29th.

This was a very exciting game. Two innings were played and the result was in doubt

until the last minute. S. H. S. finally won by 14 runs with totals of 43 and 44 against 42

and 31. Morison and W. Dobell batted well and M. Prest's bowling in the second innings

was outstanding. J. Tetrault fielded excellently and Gray held two good catches.

Under 14 v. B. C. S. at Molson Field, May 31st.

An evenly contested game which B. C. S. finally won by 65 to 45. Fletcher (18)

and Dawson (15) were top scorers tor S. H. S. In the bowling Pollock took 3 tor 5 and Gault

3 for 20.

L'nder 14 V. B. C. S. at LennoxviUe, June 7th.

S. H. S. won the toss and batted first but against steady bowling and smart fielding

fared lamentably, being all out for 20. B. C. S. also began badly but recovered and made 53.

M. Prest took 3 wickets for 10, Gault 3 for 23 and Pollock 2 for 8. In the 2nd. innings,

after an opening stand of 15 by Dawson and J. Prest, S. H. S. again collapsed and were

all out tcr 26, leaving B. C. S. the winners by an innings and 7 runs.

As some boys will be playing cricket next season for the first time and others maynot have tully grasped the fundamentals ot the game or may need to be reminded ot them,

some ot the more important points are here set down and should be " read, marked, learned

and inwardly digested.

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Captaincy. I he captain's first duty is to win the toss. If he is fortunate enough

to do so, in Canada where the condition of the wicket does not change, he should take

first innings. This enables his team to bat when fresh, and also to dictate the rate of scoring.

Unlike baseball, cricket matches have a time limit, and the side batting second mav have

to make their runs " against the clock ", and after a long spell of bowling and fielding.

The captain is responsible for placing the field (in consultation with the bowler

when necessary) and he should see that all his men are in the right positions before each

ball is bowled. He should give his bowlers a fair chance to find a length and change themonly when they tire or are proving expensive, remembering that the team is more im-

portant than the individual. He should field in a position such as slip or mid-on where

he can watch the bowling closely, and his fielding should set an example to the rest of the

side.

Fieliiing. The fieldsmen should understand the responsibilities of the captain

and do everything to make his task easy. They should watch for any signal from him to

change their position. Unless they are fielding close to the wicket they should move in

as the ball leaves the bowler's hand — this will help them to save runs and may also have

an intimidating effect upon the batsman I The fieldsmen should get in front of the ball,

pick it up cleanly and return it full toss or first bounce to the wicket-keeper unless the

howler calls Jor it. The wicket-keeper has gloves and pads and is therefore better able to

hold a hard throw. It is most important that the fieldsmen should cover one another.

They should also back each other up when there is a long throw-in.

Batting. Batsmen to be successful must acquire confidence on going in to bat;

such remarks as " I'll be right back " are irritating and help neither the batsman nor his

side. The batsman should play himself in by taking careful stock of the bowling, and should

not be too impatient to break his '" duck ", nor should he feel that he has done all that is

demanded of him when he has done so. The requirements of his team are far more im-

portant than his own performance. Each ball should be played on its merit and patience

is required in waiting for the right one to hit " out of the ground ".

Good running between the wickets is most important and many extra runs can be

made in this way. The batsman should call " Yes " or " No " for each hit in front oj the

•wicket and his partner at the bowler's end should call each time the ball goes behind the

wicket, as he is then in the best position to judge whether or not there is a possible run.

He should also move a yard or two down the pitch as soon as the ball leaves the bowler's

hand, getting back quickly if necessary. This is similar to " taking a lead " at baseball

and runs may be " stolen " as a result.

Bowling. The bowler must first decide with the captain where he wants his menplaced in the field, and he should see that they are in the right position before he bowls

each ball. They will need to be changed over for a left-handed batsman, placed deeper

for a hitter and brought in closer for a more cautious batsman. The bowler must decide

on the best run up to the wicket for his own particular bowling and should keep to it.

He should concentrate first and foremost on bowling a good length — break and swerve

coming after this has been obtained. The bowler should appeal for l.b.w. only when he

IS reasonablv sure that the ball would have hit the wicket — tiot because it has hit the

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Jl'icket-keeping. The wicket-keeper should stand right up to the wicket to all but

very fast bowling. He should practise catching the ball and taking off the bails in one

motion — many batsmen can be stumped in this way. The ball should not be thrown

at the wicket. \\'hen the ball has been hit to a fieldsman, the wicket-keeper should be

prepared to receive the throw-m with the wicket heliveeu him and the fieldsman, as he does

not want to interfere with a ball which might be going to hit the wicket. He should appeal

for probable stampings and run out .

Uinpiring. The umpire's decision at cricket must never be disputed. He should

therefore be most caretul to give a correct answer to every appeal, — in case of doubt,

always giving the benefit to the batsman. When at the bowler's end, his duties are to

count the balls in the over, watch for no-balls by the bowler, answer appeals for l.b.w.

and for catches by the wicket-keeper, and signal boundaries, byes, etc. The umpire at

square-leg (the batsman's end) answers appeals for stumping, and tor run outs at his

wicket.

Many other points might be dealt with here, but any team which puts those which

have been mentioned into practice will have reached a high degree ot efficiency, and,

win or lose, will enjov every minute of a very fine game.

F. G. P.

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— F ( ) O T B A L L , 19 4 1 —Slanding: \. Dawson, J. Prest, T. Dobell, P. Dobell (Capt.), D. Patterson, P. Fletcher.

Kneeling: D. McMaster, C. Winter, J. Tetrault, I. Campbell, A. Mathewson.

Jfootball 1941


Firstly, the importance of good goalkeeping was brought home in several of the

matches and we paid dearly for the lack ot reliable goalkeepers on both teams, though

we were unfortunate in losing Shorey unexpectedly from last year. Practice and experience

are so important in this position that boys who want to become really good must decide

early in the school that they are going to play in goal and be prepared to do so constantly.

Goalkeeping provides plenty of excitement and should appeal to more boys than it does

at present. It was amply demonstrated this year that no team is better than its goal-

keeper.

Secondly, it may be a very obvious fact, but it needs to be driven home, that no

match can be won unless the team can score goals itself. This year many opportunities

were wasted, not so much through poor shooting as through the failure of the inside right

and inside left to be in the right place at the right moment. They must be in position to

take advantage of faulty clearances by the goalkeeper after the centre forward has shot.

This needs quick anticipation and the ability to shoot at once with either foot and to

head the ball accurately.

Thirdly, the team must always be prepared for mistakes by their opponents.

Therefore, every kick must be followed up hard even though it seems certain that the

opposing full back or goalkeeper has plenty of time to clear. Every player, however good

he may appear, will make an occasional mistake, and it is by taking advantage of such slips

by the defence that close matches are won.

Fourthly, the tendency with some boys to slow up or even to stop when meeting

the opposition is absolutely fatal. Then, if ever, is the time to show an extra turn of speed

and to put forward every effort to outwit the opponent.

So much for the shortcomings of the teams. Now for their merits, which were

many. The Under 15 team had an excellent captain in Peter Dobell, who was an inspiration

to the team not only in matches but also in practice games. He and Patterson provided

such a strong rearguard that at no time was the goalkeeper under real pressure. The

half-back line, in spite of the loss of Gault, was also very well-balanced. They fed their

forwards well in attack, and did not neglect the equally important duty of marking their

men closely in defence. .At centre forward, Dawson always went extremely hard and shot

well. Of equal importance, he fed his forwards unselfishly and accurately, a virtue not

always possessed by good players in this position.

The Under 13 team was perhaps better balanced than the Under 15, being stronger

at forward. Unfortunately they suffered from an apparent inferiority complex when

plaving B. C. S. and did not produce the excellent form they showed in both games against

L. C. C.

Campbell. (Goal). After being out of the game in the earlier part of the term he came

into the side for the last two matches and showed promise of doing well with more

experience. Must practise to get much greater length with his kicking to be really

useful.

Dobell, P. (1940-41). (Full back). Capt. The outstanding performer on the team,

his play was an object lesson to younger players. His ability to trap and steady

the ball enabled him to clear successfully at all times. Captained the side excellently

and both as captain and player he will be hard to replace next year.

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Patterson. (1941). {Full back). Improved with each game as he gained confidence

;ind thanks to his eftective combination with Dolieil, P., our goalkeeper at no time

came under real pressure.

Mathewson. {Right half). Took Gault's place on the team and made a useful substitute.

Worked hard and fed his own wing man well, but must remember to mark the

opposing wing always and not allow himself to be drawn away into the centre of

the field.

DoBELL, T. (1939-40-41 ). (Cotire half). Played really hard in every game this year"

Was excellent both in attack and in defence, and made a very valuable pivot to the

team, contributing considerably to its success.

Fletcher. (1941 ). {Left half). Developed into one of the most valuable players on the

team. Had a very strong kick, could use his head, and passed well. Should play upmore and mark his man more closely.

Prest, J. (1941). {Outside right). Could dribble fast and was able to send across manywell-placed centres which were not always put to the best use. Should play harder

in practice games.

Tetrault, J. {htside right). A willing and conscientious player who was a disappointment

m this position as he seemed to lack the necessary stamina. Will probably do better

at centre or on the wing as he has plenty of ability.

Dawson. (1939-40-41). {Centre forward). A much improved player, he made a very

capable and unselfish centre forward, passing out often and accurately. His shooting

was hard and on the mark and he was responsible for half the goals scored by the

school teams during the season. Did not always receive the support he deserved.

Winter. {Left inside). Came into the side for the last two matches and at once supplied

some dash where it was most needed. A conscientious worker, dribbles well and

stops tor nothing, he should be most useful with more experience.

McMaster. {Left outside). A fair turn of speed. Must learn to pick up his passes on

the run and to centre accurately. Shows promise as he goes hard. The youngest

and most diminutive player on the side.

The tollowing played in one or more matches.

Morison. .\ player of ability and great keenness who will do well when he learns to

keep his position and overcomes a fatal tendency to stop when nearing the opposi-

tion.

DoBSON. Played in goal in the first two matches. Was considerably handicapped by

lack of inches and experience. Played quite well considering this was his first season

in goal.

Gray. Played in two games at right half and inside forward but w-as handicapped

in playing away from his usual position. Is tireless and uses his head with an effect-

iveness that older players would do well to emulate, ^'ery valuable on the under

13 team.

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Thurs. Oct. 2nd. Under 13 v. L. C. C. at L. C. C. — Won 4-0.

The under 13 team played very well in their opening match, the passing was good,

and although the forwards were inclined to be slow shooting, they did not enjoy the best

ot luck. Morison scored before halt-time and Dawson (two) and McMaster alter.

Sat. Oct. 4th. I'n'der 15 v. .Ashburv at L. C. C. — Lost 0-2.

In the first halt the team played sluggishly and Ashbury scored through faulty play

by one of our backs. .After halt-time we played much better and for a long time kept

Ashbury in their own halt of the field, sterling play by their backs and goalkeeper alone

preventing us from scoring. Towards the end of the game Ashbury broke away and scored

again, rather against the rim of the play. Dobell, P., Prest, J., and Dawson played well

for S. H. S. '

Thurs. Oct. 9th. Under IS v. L. C. C. at L. C. C. — Won 1-0.

Dawson scored the only goal of the game before half-time. The team combined

well and the forwards had many chances, but poor shooting, together with excellent goal-

keeping by L. C. C, prevented any further score. Dobell, P., Dobell, T., Dawson and

Prest, J., played well, Prest being awarded his colours after the game.

Sat. Oct. 18th. Under 13 v. B. C. S. at Lennoxville. — Lost 0-3.

In spite of the score, the team played well. Poor goal-keeping presented B. C. S.

with their first two goals, and the failure on our part to take advantage ot mistakes by

B. C. S. contributed to our downfall. Dawson, Gray and Daubeny were the best for

S. U.S.

Sat. Oct. 25th. Under 13 v. B. C. S. at L. C. C. — Lost 0-1.

This game produced some excellent football and was very evenly contested,

P>. C. S. scoring the only goal five minutes from the end when our defence let an opposing

forward thnnigh to get in a shot which Kdgar Bronfman failed to clear. Our halves,

Fletcher, Gray and Winter, all played well and made many chances tor the forwards but

Dawson at centre was poorly supported by the insides Morison and Prest, M., who both

played below form.

Mon. Oct. 27th. Under 15 v. L. C. C. at L. C. C. — Won 2-0.

The return game with L. C. C. was played in driving rain and on a very heavy field.

Dawson scored in the first half and Winter in the second. The backs and halves all played

well under difficult conditions, and Dawson, Prest, J-i and Winter were the best of the

forwards. After the match colours were awarded to Fletcher and Patterson.

Thurs. Oct. 30th. Under 13 v. L. C. C. at L. C. C. — Won 9-0.

The team found its real form in this game, combining excellently, while the for-

wards showed plenty of thrust and good marksmanship. After scoring four goals in the

first half, the team went on to improve on this by scoring five more in the second. The

scorers were Dawson (three), Prest, M. (two). Gray (two), Winter and Morison.

Prest, M., showed a welcome return to his best form and Dawson, Winter, Fletcher, Gray

and Daubeny were also excellent in a game in which all played well.

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Sat. Nov. 1st. LENDER 15 V. .AsHiURV at Ottawa. — Drawn 1-1.

This game although played under the most appalling conditions produced some

very good football between two well-matched sides. Ashbury scored first and Dawsonequalised for S. H. S., both goals coming in the first half. For S. H. S., Dobell, P., was

outstanding but all jilayed well, especially Dobell, 1"., Fletcher, Patterson, Dawson and

Winter.

In this competition there were some very close and exciting games. The final,

between Peter and Tony Dobell's teams, was played on Nov. 3rd, Peter winning by a score

of 1-0. Hallward scored the only goal of the game in the first half. In the last minute of

play Peter Dobell brilliantly saved an apparently certain goal, after the goalkeeper had

been drawn out of position, and so kept the lead.

Peler DobelPs Team: Newcomb, MacDermot, Hallward, Black, .A., Le Messurier>

Dollfuss and Chipman 2.

F. (J. P.

ôcfeep- 1942.


— H () C K E i' , 19 4 1 —Standing: D. McMaster, J. Dobson, \V. DobeU, D. Patterson, Edw. Bronfman. J. Morison.

Sitting: G. Taylor, L. Gault, P. Dobell (capt. ), T. Dobell, J. Mappin, \'. Dawson.

Gault. 1942. Defence. Played very sound hockey and got through a great deal of very

effecti\e checking. The improvement in his play this year was quite outstanding.

AI.vi'i'i.v. 1942. Dejence^ Checked with determination and to good purpose, and showing

more speed than last year he opened the game up well on occasions.

DoBSON. Defence. Has a thorough knowledge ot the game which made him difficult to

get by in spite ot his lack ot size. Should be very useful next year.

Patterson-. Defence. Checked well as a rule but lacked confidence in opening up the

play and consequently did not improve as much during the season as had been

hoped tor.

Dobell, W. Defence. Has distinct ability and will do really well when he realises it. His

poke check was very useful and he was beginning to open up the game well. He

showed considerable improvement during the season and much will be expected

ot him next year.

Dobell, P. 1942-42. Centre. A very much improved player and a very hard workef"

this year. He centred the first line excellently, scored 16 goals and was ot the greatest

assistance to the defence by breaking up many plays at centre ice.

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Taylor. 1942. Right wing. A fast skater who is beginning to stickhandle well. Mustpractise shooting accurately, follow in for rebounds and back check with morepurpose. A very promising player who will do really well if he is always on the

look-out to improve his game.

DoBELL, T. 1941-42. (Captain 1942). Lefi zvi>!g. Combined excellently with Peter and

was always a dangerous scoring threat with a very accurate shot when close in.

Was unfortunate to be out of the game for over two weeks when going really well,

and his value to the team was very clear in the last match against L. C. C.

Bro.nfmax, Edw. Cen/ie. Rather slow at present but passed well and made the most of

any opportunities close to the net. Can improve his game by learning to poke check

and break up the other side's play at centre ice.

McMaster. Rig/it tving. Went hard at all times and his checking against all-comers waS

excellent. His stickhandling is improving, but he must cultivate more speed and

practise his shooting which at present is the weakest point in his game.

Mgriso.x. Left wing. The best forward on last year's under 13 team, he did not improve

as much as expected as he did not go hard enough in attack or check with any kind

ot relish. Passed and shot well, and could be a very useful player.

Jan. 26th. — U.n'Der 15 v. L. C. C. at the Coliseum. — Drawn 1-1.

This was a very even game and there was no score in the first period. In the second,

Tony Dobell scored to put the School ahead but L. C. C. equalised when one of their

players was left unmarked in front of our net. Tony &: Peter Dobell, Gault and Dawsonplayed well, but the side all went hard and back checked effectively.

Jan. 31st. — Under 15 v. .Ashburv at Ottawa. — Won 8-0.

The snowy condition of the rink made good passing difficult and it was impossible

to shoot from tar out. The team, however, made the most of the opportunities that were

offered and goals were scored by Peter Dobell (4), Tony Dobell (2), Edward Bronfman

and Mori son.

Feb. 5th. — Under 13 v. L. C. C. at Royal Avenue. — Won 2-1.

L. C. C. scored right from the first face-otf, but the School fought back well.

McMaster equalised in the second period, and in the third passed to Morison who scored

the winning goal. Dawson in goal and Dobell, W. on the defence played well and both

the forward lines showed good combination.

Feb. 9th. — Under 15 v. L'niversitv School at the Coliseum. — Lost 5-7.

Against an older and much heavier team the School played with fine spirit during

the first two periods to go into a 4 - 1 lead on two goals each by Tony and Peter Dobell.

This eflFort was apparently too much and in the last period University scored almost at

will to win by 7-5. Peter Dobell scored once again tor S. H. S. Gault was awarded his

colours after the game.

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Feb. 11th. — Under 15 v. L. C. C. at Loyola. — Drawn 1-1.

This was very like the first game between the same teams. The School was without

Gault, but the defence rallied well. Dawson was in excellent form in goal and was given

his colours after the match. Peter Dobell scored in the second period, and the first line

all played very good hockey.

P>b. 16th. — Under 13 v. L. C. C. at Royal Avenue. — Drawn 2 - 2.

This game was played in a snowstorm. L. C. C. went ahead by two goals but the

School fought back in excellent style and equalised on goals by Morison and Taylor shortly

before the end. W. Dobell and Edgar Bronfman played excellently on the defence, and

all tried hard under difficult conditions.

Feb. 19th. — Under 15 v. L. C. at the Forum. — Lost 4-8.

The team was without Tony Dobell in this game and the handicap proved too

much in spite of a great effort by all. Peter Dobell played an outstanding game and was

the best man on the ice, scoring three goals and breaking up many L. C. C. plays. Taylor

scored the fourth goal for S. H. S. and he and Mappin were awarded their colours after

the match. Gault played very soundly on the defence.

March 11th. — LJnder 15 v. .Ashbi ry at the Coliseum. — Won 7-1.

The School was back again at full strength and goals were scored by Peter Dobell

(5), Tony Dobell and Edward Bonfman, Taylor earning several assists. Ashbury fought

back well in the last period holding us scoreless and robbing Dawson of a shut-out.

In the finals played at the Forum on Monday March I6th., Peter Dobell's team

beat Gault's 5-1. Scorers for the winners were Peter Dobell (4), and Bronfman, P. while

Gray scored for the losers. Peter Dobell's team was Bronfman, P., Holland, Stairs, Vass,

Pollock, Paterson and Whitehead. The game between the 6th Form and the Rest of the

School was won by the 6th, 2-0, Peter Dobell scoring both goals.

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trijc pottom of tfje êa

Many legends have grown up about the sea and especially about the Sargasso Sea,

from the time when Columbus' men were terrified by it. Sailors thought that the lost

continent of Atlantis lay sunken beneiith the nia~s of floating weed. They also believed

that this seaweed entangled boats and heitl them fast. These stories, however, have been

proven false b\' Dr. W iljiam Reebe and Otis Barton who searched for three weeks before

finding one large patch of weed; and not a trace of any ship was found.

This same Dr. Beebe in 19.5 made his famous discoveries on the ocean's floor.

He niaile his experiments off Bermuda and descended to the depth of half a mile in his

' Batlnsphere ' (liteialh' " depth ball ').

He found that sheep sea life is just as colourful as that on land. There are meadowsof green, blue and red algae; there are blue flying fish, rosy sea anenomes and red coral.

There are so many colours that it looks like a rainbow.

The Swiss naturalist, Hermann Fol, making investigations in a divitTg-suit near

Nice noticed that even at the depth of thirty feet everything looked dark while at seven

hundred feet onb' the colrur blue is left.

Half a mile down, the greatest depth to which Dr Beebe went, all is inky blackness,

yet e\en in these depths there is a kind of light, for many of the deep sea creatures carry

their own illumination.

I. B., Form 1.

a Qream

One night when I was up at our country house I had a terrible dream.

It began like this: — I was sitting at a table feasting, when all of a .sudden, the

candles with a groan moved slowly together.

Then suddenly the dream changed, and I was running full speed before a dreadful

forest fire. It gained quickly until I was almost in flames. Just as my hair w-as starting

to burn the fire stopped, and I found myself walking placidly along.

-At that moment, almost right behinci me from a low branch, dropped a hairy baboon.

I shrieked and started to run away from the horrible animal, I ran for all I was

worth, but hardh moved an inch. It seemed as though some great magnetic force was

holding me back.

The dream changed, again and I was sitting up at the top of a large oak tree.

The baboon was about four yards below me, panting, though by his looks and

actions he was not yet tired. Climbing until he was two yards below me, he made ready

to spring.

Risking my life to get away from the baboon, I jumped for the next tree. Missing

the tree I went sailing onwards.

I wondered what would happen when I landed on the ground. I shut my eyes and

held my ears so that I would not know whether I was going to land on the ground or bumpinto a tree. A few seconds after, "

I landed ", and awoke to find myself lying on the floor.

.After this dream, I thought, I will not have four hot dogs, three helpings ot potato

chips, five helpings of jello, and two glasses of milk for my supper again.

A. .A., Form I.

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Mv ^rip to €nglanb

NE summer Mum and Dad and I decided to go to England.

The crossing was very rough, and I was seasick twice.

We went over on the S.S. " Montcalm ". We landed at Liverpool and

went straight to London, where we stayed at the Park Lane Hotel.

Next morning we went and saw the Changing ot the Guards at Bucking-

ham Palace.

We were passing Big Ben one day at about twelve o'clock, and just then it started

to chime. I think it is the spirit of England.

We saw the Royal Horse (iuards at Whitehall.

Westminster Abbey was looking exquisite.

Next morning we packed up and said good-bye to the manager.

We then went to Exeter and saw Exeter Cathedral. Liside it, there are lovely stained

glass windows; it also has a beautiful altar.

Next day we went to Wells to see the famous cathedral there. We saw the old clock

there; when it strikes, little stone knights come out with hammers and strike the hours.

We watched the famous mechanical figure " Jack Blandiver ".

We took the train to Glastonbury that night. Glastonbury Cathedral is beautiful,

ev'en though only the ruins are left.

From there we travelled down to Cornwall and arrived next evening at King Arthur's

Castle at Tintagel. It is a lovely place where the ocean comes in; this is on the north side.

We then went to Clovelly in Devon, where we stayed at Rose Cottage, and if you

looked out of the window you could see the sweet little grey donkeys trotting up the street

with baskets on their shoulders. The approach to Clovelly is picturesque, with steep cliffs

on each side. -All the little houses are whitewashed, ^^'e saw the Temple Bar that leads

down to the water.

Then we took the bus to Winchester. We saw the Cathedral with its wonderful

altar; there is a big school there for boys.

Next morning we drove down to Southampton. The trip back was uneventful.

I can never forget England, yet much must be changed now.

E. AL, Form L

(N'oTE. Tile writer ot the .ibove has not yet visited England. Imagination, and a study of postcards,have provided the description. — EJ.)

Eidbks

When is a doctor most annoyed ?

When he is out of patients.

What is the difference between a cat and a comma r

A cat has its claws at the end of its paws, and a comma pauses at the end of its

B. B., Form 1.

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Canaba 1939

'Tis anliDiin, cvid Ih-: leaves lurn brozi'ii, and fall

From ojf the houghs of sturdy maple trees,

The leaves that stayjdJar ourJair Canada,

From Fast to West, a full three thousand miles.

Majestic iiioKiitaiiis reaching to the sky.

And Jirtile plains of wheat new harvested.

The throb of cities, as they toil and spin.

These all make Canada, our northern home.

.fnd as the ivinter's snoiss andfrost dratv near.

From sea to sea the populace prepares

To do its duty hy the most High Lord,

If need there be, to stop the Nazi horde.

A. M., Form 5.

ait ^ta in lii)ar Eime.

A destroyer named H. M. S. Esk was hunting {ox enemy ships in the Xorth Sea:

for some days she had not heard or seen any.

One evening, as the Captain was watching a beaiitihil sunset, he saw three specks

drawing near the ship. He knew that they were not British planes, so he guessed they

were German. In less than halt a minute all the gun crews wêre at their posts. The planes

were soon within ranee ot the ship, and the whole ship shook as the first salvo went off.

After about half a minute of anti-aircraft and machine gun fire, the first plane was afire

and on its way to its doom.

But while all this was going on the officer on watch, with his binoculars, spied a

periscope not more than twô hundred yards o?i. The Captain then turned the ship towards

the approaching submarine, as if the ship did not know anything about it. The submarine,

seeing the ship come straight tor it, dived into deeper waters. The destroyer could hear

the submarine through its listening apparatus, and, as soon as it came overhead, dropped

a depth charge.

Meanwhile the two remaining planes had dropped some bombs near the destroyer,

but had scored no direct hits. Just after the depth charge had been dropped, another of

the planes was brought down. The other then made a hasty retreat to its base.

The depth charge exploded in the right place, and must have destroyed the sub-

marine, because some oil was seen on the surface. The destroyer picked up the crews of

the German planes, and then went to report her joyous news.

M. P., Form 3.

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S êro of armistice Bap.

marched beside you in the great parade

To honour Britain s dead, as we had done

So ojt before. And as we reached the Square

I heard you gasp, andfrom your failing hands

I took the flag, that yon so brave/y bore,

.-/nd then you ft//; before my startled eyes

You died. I dared not lag behind but marched

Ahead, and proudly bore your honouredflag;

With saddened heart I reached the Cenotaph.

I sang the hymns we both had known so well

.ind sung so oft in .ifric^ s distant land,

.ind as I stood amid that silent throng

I thought of you, and the last words yon said,

" Guard this flag well, as I have tried to do."

A. C, Form 6.

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OLD BOYS' NEWSBISHOP'S COLLEGE SCHOOL, LENNOXVILLE

llh Form :

Laxdrv, David. Sub. on 1st Team Football: in the Ski Platoon: 1st Team Cricket:

Lance Corporal in the Cadet Corps: a Prefect.

6f/} S(!,'!ii-f :

Day, S. 1st Team Football: 1st Team Hockey: under 16 Cricket: President of the Players

Club: he led his Form last June.

HuGESSEN, A. Under 16 Team P'ootball: Ski Team: Ski Platoon: Chief Secretary in the

Debating Society: Choir: in (lilbert and Sullivan's Opera " Patience " last year.

Purvis, B. 2nd Team Football: Ski Team: in Command of Ski Platoon: French Club:

Lieutenant in the Cadet Corps.

SiAiRs, C. He was ill a great part of last year, and was out of Football on account of an

iniury: Science Club.

6th Jlis :

Hampsox, R. 2nd Team Football: under 16 Hockey: Science Club.

Kf.r, T. L'nder 16 Team Football: Choir: in (lilbert and Sullivan's Opera " Patience"

last year: Band: Carpentry Club.

McMaster, R. Captain of' the 2nd h'ootball Team: 1st Team Hockey: under 16 Cricket:

a Secretary in the Players' Club: Lance-Corporal in the Cadet Corps.

PiTFiELD, B. 1st Team Hocke\': under 16 Cricket: Players' Club.

Shl'ter, G. 1st Team Football: Science Club: Lance-Corporal in Caciet Corps.

Matricnlatio}! Remove :

Chrisiie, R. 2nd Team Football: unfortunately broke his leg ski-ing: Science Club.

Dt)DDS, S. Choir: in last year's Gilbert aiiii Sullivan Opera " Patience ": Quartermaster-

Sergeant of the Cadet Corps.

Hanson, G. Ski Platoon: Choir: in last year's Gilbert and Sullivan Opera " Patience ":

a Head Boy.

Form 5-.// .

Hallward, H. Under 16 Team Football: under 16 Hockey: Debating Society: led his

Form at Christmas.

McDouGAi.L, NL Ski Platoon: Band: Carpentry Club.

Peck, J. 2nd Team Football: 1st Crease Hockey: Science Club.

NoRRis, J. Science Club.

Struthers, D. Science Club.

Wanki.yn, D. Choir: Band: Debating Society.

Form 5-.III :

Aird, P. 1st Crease Football and Hocke> : Frcr.ch Club.

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FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1941-1942

Form 4-A :

McKenzie, A. E. T. Junior Ski Champion: Junior Ski Team: Ski Platoon: Carpentry

Club.

Ste\'enson, R. Lender 16 Team Football: under 16 Crease in Hockey: Players' Club:

in last year's Gilbert and Sullivan Opera " Patience ". Choir.

Stoker, D. Under 16 Team Hockey: Players' Club: Choir: in last year's Gilbert and

Sullivan Opera " Patience ".

Form 3-.il :

Day, B. Players' Club.

Form 3-All :

BovD, J. Junior Ski team: Ski Platoon: Debating Society: Choir: In last year's Ciilbert

and Sullivan Opera " Patience ".

N. B. The word " Crease " stands for Group, e. g. 1st Crease is a group of boys from

which the first team is chosen. Some boys have been ill or hurt who might have

made " the team; thus I have indicated their crease (or group).

H. H.

SELW YX HOUSE OLD BOYS AT ST. ANDREW'S COLLEGE

Eddie Ballon. 2nd in Senior Matric. Form: Debating: Librarian: Sports Editor of

The Review: 1st. Squad Football: 1st Team Hockey: 1st Team Basketball: 1st TeamSwimming: 1st Team Track. Broke several school records in Track and Field.

Ontario District Champion in Half-Mile and Quarter-Mile. Won Senior Cross-

country in four seconds from record. 2nd in School Ski Race.

Jon Ballon. 2nd in Form. 1st Squad Football: 1st Team Hockey: 1st Team Track.

Broke four school records in Track and Field. Ontario District Champion in Shot

Put and Broad Jump. Junior Provincial Champion in Shot Put and High Jump.

Junior All-round Champion at S.A.C. Fourth in Senior Cross-country. Boxing

Champion.Brlce Ramsey. Senior Matric. Form: 3rd Team Football.

TRINITY' COLLEGE SCHOOL, PORT HOPEForm 6~A1 :

HuESTis, D. W. Senior 1st Football: Junior Basketball: 1st Gym.: Team: Choir.

LeMesurier, J. R. Prefect: Captain of Football and Hockey: Distinction Cap tor Foot-

ball: Captain Squash Team: On All-Star team of Little Big Four.

Sutherland, J. B. I. Senior 1st Hockey Team: Editor of Record.

Form 6-A2 :

BiRKs, R. I. Middleside Football: 1st Hockey: Choir: House Officer.

Fleming, W. R. Prefect: 1st Football: Vice-Captain of Hockey: On School Council.

Strong, W. G. M. 1st Football: 1st Ski Team: House Officer.

Thompson, J. C. Middleside Football: Captain of Ski Team: House Officer.

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Form 5-A :

Blaicklock, D. M. Bigside Football: Ski Team.

Jei.i.ett, J. D.

Form 5-B :

BovEY, C. A. Q. Moved up from 4-A. Came first for month in 5-B.

Chipmax, W. N. a.

GooDAi.i., R. G. \V. Bigside Football: 1st Hockey Team: School Orchestra.

Form 4-A :

Black, E. P. Littleside Football: Study privileges.

Millar, H. D. School Band.

Wight, J. B. Middleside Football: .Middleside Hockey: Study Privileges.

Form 4~B :

Lawsox, T- P-

MoRGAX, D. \V. Littleside Football: Middleside Hockey.

Patersox, J- A. Littleside Football, Junior Basketball. Won Bantam weight Xew Boys'

Boxing: Vice-President of Class: 1st in Class.

Form 3~A :

Pexfield, a. T. Choir: School Orchestra.

Fo}-m 3-B :

Patersox, R. C. .Mo\'ed up from Second I'orm at Christmas.

Reford, E. G. M. S.

Form 2 :

Staxcer, D. E.

.T- P.

I- P P E R CANADA COLLEGE, TORONTO6t/i Fortn :

Little, Briax. Head of Rugbv: A Prefect in Wedd's House and a Steward: Plays 1st

Team Hockey.

Form 4-A :

Chipmax, Johx. Debating Club: Played House Soccer and Hockey.

Form 3-A :

Scott, Charles. Debating Club: Played House Soccer and Hockey.

C. S.

L O \\ E R C A N ADA COLLEGEForm 5-A :

Browxe. Well up in Form: Quartermaster Sergeant in Cadet Corps.

Gallt. Form Prize: Senior Cricket: Magazine Staff: Corporal in Cadet Corps.

Masox. ^'ery conscientious worker: Ski and Gym enthusiast.

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Form 5-B :

BrcHAXAX. Senior Soccer: Doing well considering the big jump he took.

Form 4-A :

Robertson, J. School Orchestra.

Form 4-B :

RoBERTOx, D. Junior Football and Hockey.

Sutherland. Form Prize: Jt;nior Soccer.

H. G.

^^• K S T M O U N T HIGH SCHOOLForm 11-B.i :

Elder, John. Is doing very well: Average 3rd out o\ 34: Hopes to take Matric. this year.

Flood, T. Has been rather ill, but is doing very well considering this: Hopes to take Ma-tric. this year.

Lewis. Also doing well: Hopes to take Matric. this year: Rose to rank of Sergeant in

the Cadet Corps; Plans to join the Xavy.

lOth Year:

Fethersto.nhaugh. .Air Cadet Corps.

Patterson, .Allan. Doing well: Dramatic and Debating Society. Ski Gulls.

IT N M' K R S I T ^ OF BISHOP'S COLLEGEHatpv Dav. Navy. (In training at night school.)

Ed. DeLotbiniere. Navy. (In training at night school.)

Les Tomlixson. C. a. C. (Now at Borden.)

High Mackenzie. C. -A. C. (Now at Borden.)

Shag. Shalghxessv. C. A. C. (Now at Borden.)

RoBix Lixdsav. At U.B.C. B.A. 3.

Sandy Mills. At U.B.C. B.A. 2.

Bud. Walsh. At U.B.C. B.Sc. LDick Tomlixson. At I'. B.C. B.Sc. 2.

R H. T.

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SELVVYX HOUSE SCHOOL MAGAZINE

i«lc#iU ôtes.

Bi.AC'Ki.ocK, John

FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR 1941-1942

ôgtcript.

NNe have the kind permission of" Mrs. Arthur B. Purvis to republish the forewordwritten by the late Rt. Hon. .'\rthur B. Purvis. This foreword " Challenge to Democracy "

appeared in a recent copy of the B. C. S. Magazine.-:+ * *

We have just received a most interesting letter from L. A. C. George Stairs, R.C.A.F.training at Summerside, P.E.I. Many thanks. George hopes to receive his wings in April

* * ^

Since the Magazine went to press we have learnt with sorrow of the death of

Pilot Officer T. T. B. Stoker, R.C.A.F., reported killed in action overseas. He received

his wings in May 1941, and was commissioned as a Pilot Officer immediately, leaving for

England in June. We should like to express our deepest sympathy to his mother and bro-

thers: Sgt. Pilot Guy Drummond, R.C.A.F., now overseas, A. C 2 Pat Stoker, R.C.A.F.,

and Desmond.* * *

In the recent Essay Competition on the Collection of .Art Masters at the .Montreal

-Art Gallery, 1st Prize in Class A (15 years upwards) was won by Colin Elder.

In Class B Peter Dobell won 4th Prize, and John Moyse 9th Prize. Well done the

6th Form !

« * *

V A E V I C T I S

(dedicated to the 6th Form)

J D J DOL P H U MJ'aticinae voces victricia verba volutant:

J agi ! vicitim verba vetusta vibrant:

Verbaque, vaticinor, vitiose, venefica volves:

" Jâe victis ! ": vere, victima, verba valent!

(The above alliterative Latin verses were sent to Colonel Britton, and acknowledged by

him in a letter from Broadcasting House, London, 23-1-42. Ed.)

* * *

.As a last word, we much regret to announce the names of two more Old Boys who

are reported as missing overseas. Pilot Officer J. F. (Freddy) Chevalier, R.C.A.F. is the

.son of Mr. and Mrs. .Armand Chevalier, and after leaving S.H.S. went to .Ampleforth Col-

lege, Fngland. He later served with the Bank of Montreal, and joined the R.C.A.F. in

September, 1940.

Lieut. D.Ll. Davies enlisted as Ordinary Seaman m the R.CN.V.R. in July, 1940,

and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C J- Davies. Decorated a year ago for courage and bravery,

he rose to the rank of Lieutenant. .As a boy and counsellor at Camp Kagawong, Ont.,

he won the Royal Life Saving Society gold medal awards for swimming and life saving, and

his knowledge stood him in good stead when last year he was instrumental in saving the

lives of several Royal .Air Force men in the English Channel. The fliers had been shot

down off the English coast when Lloyd dived into a choppy sea and carried a life line to

the struggling men.

Lieut. Davies, who was recently married in England, is reported missing after the

gallant Commando raid on St. Nazaire.

We are hoping to receive happier news about these boys.

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