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While here, Dr. Chown planted a Linden Tree near where the proposed chapel will be
erected. It is worthy of note that the sapling he planted was grown from a seed of the
magnificent tree planted by the Earl of Aberdeen forty years ago and which stands near
the road facing the main entrance.

St. John’s Ambulance

Another inovation at Coqualeetza this Spring was the six weeks St. John’s Ambulance
First Aid course and a number of the boys and girls availed themselves of the classes. They
manifested great interest and Mr. Parkinson of Vancouver, the Instructor, was very pleased
with the undivided attention the students paid. He remarked that the boys’ class was the
best he had ever lectured to and expressed the hope that one or more teams would be entered
by Coqualeetza in the Competitions. No official returns have yet been sent in as a result of
the examinations, but we believe most of the students were successful.

The girls, unlike the boys, had had little previous experience in First Aid, except in
Home Nursing classes, but they showed intense interest in the various tests and enjoyed
greatly the practical part of the course.

Dr. Henderson conducted the examinations.

The Chilliwack Municipal Chapter of the I.O.D.E.

The Chilliwack Municipal Chapter of the I.0.D.E. seem to enjoy coming to Coqualeetza’s
Assembly Hall for its Annual Meeting so when an invitation was extended it was readily
accepted and on Friday, the 11th of March, about seventy members were in attendance.

After the meeting tea was served in the Reception Room and a pleasant hour passed, the
guests mingling with the staff and catching somewhat of the spirit of the school.

Mrs. Raley, having resigned from the Regency. which she had held for nine years, was
made the recipient of a silver bowl and a pair of candle sticks from the members of the
Chapter.

Founders Day

MISS A. M. PRICE

The 2lst of October is always a “Red Letter” day at “Coqualeetza.” It brings to mind
that memorable occasion when our new building was opened.

This year the elements were not very kind, the day was dark and cold—but “Coqualeetza”
undaunted, proceeded with “Founders Day” ceremonies as usual. Raising and saluting of the
Flag in the morning—the ever popular Tuck Shop was in operation, and tho’ the day was
bleak, the ice cream melted away as if by magic.

Colonel and Mrs. Pragnell of Kamloops paid us a visit—Colonel Pragnell is Inspector
of Agencies for British Columbia—and he and Mrs. Pragnell were amongst those taking part
in the tree planting ceremony.

During the afternoon a friendly game of football was engaged in between Chilliwack
High School and Coqualeetza.

A telegram of greetings was sent to the Founder of the School, the Rev. C. M. Tate,
and a reply wishing Coqualeetza “continued prosperity” was received. We are delighted to
note that Mr. Tate is in good health and expects to visit the school during the summer.

The happy day ended with a picture show in the school auditorium.

Class Functions

Red letters come to everyone, sometimes they are happy, sometimes they are sad, some-
times they are a blended form of happiness and sadness.

The 1932 Coqualeetza Graduates experienced one of these happy events on Friday
Evening, May 27th, when a reception was held for them in the Assembly Hall. ;

Music, games and delightful refreshments all helped to make it a most outstanding
evening.

AR OIne well-remembered class funtcion was on May 28th, the graduates’ picnic. It was
the first warm day of May, just the time for a motor picnic to Harrison Hot Springs. En route
a short while was spent at the Dominion Experimental Farm, Agassiz. Here prize stock and
beautiful gardens were enjoyed and proved most interesting. At last picnic supper time arrived
and on the lawns of the Hotel overlooking Harrison Lake it was not hard to find healthy
appetites. After a short run in a speed boat and one more swing, all returned home to school,
happy that the day was so well spent, regretful that it was gone, but with the knowledge that
it was all the better because of this blended form. ‘

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