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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1955-11-16, Page 9HIGH SCHOOL Highlights Cec. Walpole GLASS SI 3UMRTE5I POWfRFUl GETAWAY! the advice that if an earnest effort was invested, beginning the first v.’cek, that success was likely to be attained, There is the memory of the ' gmry shared by all, of the time the other team was defeated, and some- i W 4 Tlie Wingluun Advance-Times, Wednesday, November 16, 1955 Page Nine fORDWICH I SASH FRAMES - CUPBOARDS PITTSBURG PAINTS Custom Woodwork Telephone 260-w SCREENS HARDWARE STAIRS Building Wingham The Infantryman Carpentry KHAKI MEN IN CAREER Around School On Monday, November 7 at the w.eekly assembly, W.D.H.S. was hon­ ored with the presence of Rey. Leigh­ ton Ford and his team of evangelists. Song-leader, Rev. Wesley Aarum, made several extremely amusing and interesting comments after which he introduced the vocalist, Homer James, who sang two fine selections. Leighton Ford then invited all to come out each night to the “Crusade for Christ” which he and his troupe are conduct­ ing for two weeks in the Wingham United Church. Danny Stuckey, u - 0 - 0 Valedictory Address 1955 Members of the staff, students, ladles and gentlemen: I'm sure you will agree when I say, that there is no conversation more warming and stimulating to the par-: ticipants than that which might take place between two old friends who were once students at the same high school. For them, exist hundreds of mem­ ories most of them dear and exciting and a few frightening, or even desir­ ed to be forgotten. They recall the first day of their high school career, FARM EQUIPMENT MASSEY-HARRIS PLOWSTRACTORS ONE-WAY DISCS No. 15 TRACTOR MANURE SPREADERS Here's a job for the active man who uses his head, likes the feel of action and working in the open air. Today's Infantry soldier, recognized as the most important man in the Army, has the best — in train­ ing, weapons and care. 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They remember the novelty of the Christmas formal, the falling sensation the night before the examinations, and the relief when the tests were written, Why is their memory so sharp? Why do these recollectipns refuse to die though years intervene? The ans­ wer I feel, lies in the material I have chosen to speak on this evening. I shall attempt to briefly describe why the high school years have been the happiest in my life, and in the lives of my classmates of '55. First let us deal with the scholastic aspect of school life. In most cases an individual who completes a high school career has a certain love for acquiring knowledge. There is a pleasure derived from working a pro­ blem in mathematics, in performing a scientific experiment, or in evaluating the effect of a piece of literature. If the joy of doing these things appears remote to some of you, consider the farmer's contentment when he labours in the field planting his crop or reap­ ing a generous harvest. The student gains the same feeling of having ac­ complished something when he stud­ ies, as does the farmer at his work. This enthusiasm for our occupation, I feel, is an essential for happiness. Thus it is one reason why high school has been a pleasure to us. Besides our studies, there was a variety of other activities which added interest to our lives as students. The literary programmes staged several times each year provided an oppor­ tunity for students to display their talents. The spectators, as well as the participants, enjoyed them. Last year many of.us were involved,in produc­ ing a school year book, a Aiutual pro­ ject which we have realized was well worth the effort. Those of us who were athletic had the satisfying al­ ternative of participating in sports, such as basketball and rugby, while those who were musically inclined were given the opportunity of being a member of the school glee club, and of competing in the Huron County Music Festival. Our instructors at high school were influential in making our school life a pleasure. They accomplished this in part by stimulating our interest in the work. I shall attempt to clarify this statement. In my experience at the University of Western Ontario this fall, I have encountered two profes­ sors who represent two separate at­ titudes. Both of these men, I have been told, are exceptionally brilliant in their respective fields. The first professor in his opening lecture, showed us that we were all students in a sense; that is, both instructor and pupil, he explained, were working as a body of junior and senior scholars for the furtherance of their know­ ledge in the involved branch of learn­ ing. In contrast, the second professor eneduraged us to feel that he was an i Trinity W.A. The regular monthly meeting of Trinity W.A. was held with the presi­ dent, Mrs. Stan Forester, presiding. The meeting opened with a hymn fol­ lowed by prayer, A splendid report was given on the bazaar and supper held recently. The Litany was taken by Mrs. Cros­ by Sothern, Mrs, Frank Graham, Mrs. Lloyd Jacques and Mrs. Ruby Foster assisting. Two bales were packed, one for Cardston, Alberta, and one for the Mohawk Institute at Brantford. The Christmas meeting will be held one week earlier, which will be on December 1st, and election of officeis will be held at that time. Mrs. Roy Simmons and Mrs. William Sothern will plan the program. The meeting closed with prayer and a dainty lunch was served. C.G J.T. Meeting The C.G.I.T. groups met at the home of Misses Donna and Jean Siefert for the November meeting. Miss Marilyn Cooper, president, was in charge with Nancy Sothern as secretary. Plans were made to entertain groups from Wroxeter and Gorrie on November 28th, at an initiation meeting. Wor­ ship was conducted by Marilyn Cooper and Sharon Pollock, The study book was taken by Patsy Harris and bead work, flannelgraph and a historical sketch of Indian work in Canada were carried out. Lunch was served by Donna Sie­ fert, Mae Kaster, Elizabeth Ann Cooper and Velma Eurig. The meet­ ing closed with Taps. Personals Mrs. Mel Allen and family Sunday With relatives in Mr. and visited Mount Mrs. Dave Walker, of Teeswater, visited last week wjth Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ashton. Miss Shirley Ashton, of London spent the week-end at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Art Forester visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Yeo, at Wroxeter. Mrs. W. Ettinger and Norman visit­ ed on Sunday with Mrs. Johnny Et­ tinger at Gowanstown. Mrs. and Mrs. Clarence Wade, of Belgrave, and Mrs. Gerald Cruick- on Forest. shank and family, of Wingham, spent Sunday with Mrs. William Wade and Beatrice, Mr. and Mrs. Stan Forester visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Pike near Harriston, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker and family of London, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. George Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Erie Corbett, of Wood- stock, visited friends last Friday and attended the Remembrance Day ser­ vice. Sgt. George Acorn and Mrs. Acorn (nee Elizabeth Gibson), of Tacona, Wash., visited last week with frjendty and relatives in the community. They sail for Germany on Saturday from New York, On November 1st a number of friends and neighbors met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Winters to spend a social evening, the occasion being their 25th wedding anniversary. They were presented with a gift. Mr. and Mrs. James Vittie visited on Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Vittie near Gorrie. Mrs. Ruby Forester, of Toronto, wa3 a week-end visitor here. Miss Marlene Goodwin, of Kitchen­ er, and Scott Keith of the Guelph. O.A.C., visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Keith. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hambly and Janie and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Sim­ mons attended the Hambly-Schneider wedding in Kitchener on Saturday. Miss Eileen Craig, of Mount Forest, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Simmermaker. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Howe spent one day last week in Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Johnson spent several days last week at the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto. Mr. and spent the here. Mrs. W. I Dodge Mayfair 4-Door Sedan Manufactured in Canada by Chrysler Corporation of Canada, Limited 4^ n ♦ A'■HU ..... It’S the one car that brings glamour and go to the low-priced fieldl GLAMOUROUS NEW STYLING! NEW TOUCH AND GO DRIVING! LOOKS BIG BECAUSE IT IS BIG! / ♦Optional equipment at extra cost. Small wonder that this flashing beauty has caught so many eyes. Just look at those long, low, racy lines. It fairly coaxes you on to new adventure on the Canadian road. And with this new beauty there’s the almost magical case of push-button PowerFlite automatic transmission.* There’s thrilling new V-8 and 6 power that gives real authority to the smart Forward. Look styling. More, Dodge is the longest and roomiest car in the low-priced field. It’s the BIG value for ’56! See for yourself. Test­ drive the ’56 Dodge today! with ^eFor»>nrdLook LEN CRAWFORD MOTORS now at your Dodge-De Soto dealer’s Wingham expert, and that we were fortunate to be in a situation where We could tap some of his brilliance. There was no "common cause” atmosphere here. It was the former relationship that re­ minded me of the attitude which pre­ vailed at Wingham District High School in our senior years. The high school period is a time for looking to the future. The important decision of choosing our career must be made. A liking for certain branch­ es of study is developed and we begin to dream of some day filling a posi­ tion in our chosen profession. Dreams are versatile things for we can change them from day to day, but we must make a definite decision be­ fore we leave high school as to the direction we shall go from there. We feel secure during our secondary school years for the privilege of de­ ciding is yet to come. Later, when the “die is cast” and we have paid our university tuition, this secure feeling might leave us, for now we cannot easily change our minds. Hence this is our reason why we look back on these comparatively carefree years and even wish that we could relive them. One might easily start a debate concerning the following question: Are we accenting high school too much in saying that it is the reason for our sublime happiness during the period between the ages of fourteen to nineteen years? Although not ized at the time, these years amog the happiest in any life, necessarily the lives of those attend high school. There is the thrill of many “first experiences,” and of making independent decisions. One person is not qualified to argue that high school has, or has not a marked effect on the individual’s contentment during this period, for no mortal can live two separate lives. I can only say that I am not sorry to have spent five years up on the hill. In presenting a view of our opinion of high school, you may think it strange that I have not related some details concerning it, which displeased us. The reason for my procedure is simple. For my part there’were none, and bearing in desire in life is I spfeak for my classmates, as well as myself, when I say: We can only hope that in our chosen professions we shall be as content as we were during our years at high school. Ken Holmes l real- are not who part there were none, mind that man’s real to be happy, I’m sure ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A HOBBY? Most active people in normal health need an interesting hobby for their spare time. There’s one hobby that is an especially valuable one, in which new skills may be learned that can prove of value to the hobbyist and his neighbors in case of emergency. Civil Defence offers some extremely interesting courses in which men, wo­ men and older children may take part. It is possible that certain spare time skills already learned might be of value to the local organization. Anyone wso is interested in taking Up these new studies, meeting new friends andMeaming what to do in case of emergency in time of war or peace, should get in touch with the provincial Civil Defence organization. Mrs. Orville Guy, Mitchell, week-end with relatives v F. Campbell and Mrs. J. Winters represented the women’s di­ vision of the Howick Agricultural So­ ciety at the annual meeting of Dis­ trict No. 8, held in Mitchell recently. Miss V. L. Royce, of Cooksville, is spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Archie Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lohr and Ward visited on Sunday with relatives in Brantford. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Simmons, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Simmons and Anne visited on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Simmons on the oc­ casion of Mrs. C. Simmons’ 87th birth­ day. Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Ken Graham were Mr. and Mrs. Les­ lie Halliday and Calvin, of Weston. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Anderson, of Toronto, visited on Sunday with Mrs. Bella Grieves. Mr. and Mrs. J. Heffer, of Oshawa, visited over the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heffer. Bruce Williamson of London, visited over the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Emma Williamson. CASH if you live. CASH if you die. Protection for the family Comfort for your retirement All in one policy. CONSULT— FRANK C. 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