COQUALEETZA RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

Bakery

The work in this Department is done by the boys, tons of flour being used monthly to make bread
and buns to supply the hungry multitude.

Those worthy of special mention are Peter Martin, George Brown, Felix Paul and Jackson Starr.
Those showing improvement: Herman Quocksistala, Philip Watson, Lawrence Allard and Charlie Williams.

The Laundry

Miss B. SHIRES

There has been exceedingly good work done by the girls in the laundry this term. All have taken
a special pride in doing the staff laundry, including the table linen which has been a great credit to
them. Every week over 2,000 garments are put through the machine. A large number of these are ironed
by hand. There are three irons in constant use every day and we have one electric ironer which is used
for sheets and table linen. There are also about 1,500 articles washed by hand, including the staff laundry
and girls’ dresses, thus giving the girls the necessary experience in this method of washing. In addition
each girl is given a period of hand ironing and takes her turn assisting at the machines sorting, washing
and drying.

Fifty-six girls have entered this Department during the term. It is difficult to choose when all have
been such good workers, but for punctuality and good work Jennie Peters comes first. Others deserving
special praise are Alice Sepass, Agnes Roberts, Violet Wright for good work, and Charlotte Prevost for
being an expert shirt ironer.

The Infirmary Report, 1931

The health of the school has been exceedingly good this year.

The usual number of operations for tonsils, etc., have been performed with very good results.

All students had eyes examined. Eyes requiring special care were treated by Dr. B. A. Hopkins, of
New Westminster.

The teeth have been examined and treated by Dr. Hallman.

The girls’ work in the Infirmary has given great satisfaction. Those showing improvement are
Katie Morgan, Mary Williams, May Marks, Alice Percival and Mary Wallace.

Those worthy of special mention are Ella Dick, Phyllis Parker, Rose Hill, Alma Alexander and
Ellen Marks. Charlotte Prevost decorated the wards, making them cheerful for Christmas, in her owa
happy way, so as an interior decorator, she ranks first.

The Dining Room
ETHEL A. BEAMISH

All school dining halls are a bit problematic. How to make them attractive and how to keep them
clean are two questions to be answered daily.

A coat of kalsomine and new curtains have brightened the pupils’ dining room very much and Olive
Munro has been responsible for keeping the tables cheery with flowers.

The girls generally are to be commended for their faithfulness and willingness in the daily routine
but Susan Charlie and Cora Stewart have been most helpful, also Marjorie Underwood and Olive Munro
have not spared themselves in the matter of extra polishing.

The Monitors have given able service and one can picture Margaret Brown as a plump matron
fattening small cherubs on the same brand of peanut butter as used at Coqualeetza.

The girls who have graduated from the children’s service into the Staff dining room have worked
well and faithfully during the year. This service includes the care of the pantries.

For all-round efficiency and cheerfulness Alice Sepass merits special mention, and Charlotte Prevost
has spread laughter and sunshine freely, in her happy-go-lucky way.

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The Sewing Room
Miss M. E. Taytor Miss V. A. MacKay
One and a half hours per week, theory. Twenty-two hours per week, practical.
; Morro: A Stitch in Time Saves Nine
This Department is a hive of industry where we seldom lack for torn overalls, shirts and dresses,
Sweaters, jackets and coats, and hundreds of stockings and socks to be overhauled each week. Underwear
bed linen and towels are sorted here and distributed to the various departments. Quilts and blankets each
spring are renovated on their journey from the laundry to the linen closet and store-rooms.
There are two classes held daily, a junior and a senior class.
Those worthy of special mention are: Phyllis Parker, May M i illi
: ; y Marks, Myrtle Angus, Edith Will
Philomena Joe, and Catherine MacMillan. ‘ g aia

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