COQUALEETZA RESIDENTIAL SCHOOL

We close a busy year. The Students’ Council has won the confidence and respect of
the entire school.

The efficacy of a Council depends largely on the members, for the whole can be no
stronger than the individual. It is well, therefore, that the various societies of the School
appoint representatives who are sincere, impartial, loyal, reliable, patient and discriminating,
and who exemplify the highest ideals of the School. ;

During the Christmas holidays the Council gave an evening’s entertainment, consisting
of orchestral numbers, stunts, drill, dialogues, recitations, and a play “Rip Van Winkle.”
The program was broadcast under the direction of Mr. Williams.

The Council renders its sincere thanks to its officers, Miss Hockin, Miss Ruth Castle
and Arnold Davidson who were most assiduous and painstaking in the year’s work, and to
the members of the staff who assisted with the concert. Twice during the year the members
of the staff entertained the Council to a social evening after the usual joint meeting.

Choir

The Choir has functioned throughout the year with efficiency, effected by regular practice
under the enthusiastic leadership of Mr. J. Bartindale.

During the Christmas holidays. the members were delightfully entertained by Mrs.
Raley at her home

The program broadcast by the Choir on April 23rd, from CHWK, Chilliwack, afforded
an innovation in the regular routine. Undoubtedly. the creditable rendering of the musical
portion of the service was due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Bartindale. conductor. and
Miss Milsom, accompanist. The entire program, including an address by the Principal, Dr.
Raley, was enjoyed by many friends of Coqualeetza who were listening in.

Entertainments, Special Occasions
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The Christmas Concert

Departing from the usual play, or operetta, the classes combined to produce an old
fashioned school concert. which proved to be exceptionally well rendered and greatly
appreciated.

Contributing to the program were solos, recitations, a stocking drill, a negro tap
dance and chorus, shadow pictures. an art gallery and several little dramas including
“Topsy’s First Lesson (Seniors); “Tom Sawyer White Washing” (Intermediates); and “Old
Growler’s Christmas Eve” (Juniors). Any imperfections in technique were well compensated
for by combining the ridiculous with the sublime. We shall not soon forget the mirth
excited by Tom and Topsy, or the nonchalance of the little boy with his wriggling pussy.

The performance revealed marked development in the pupils, and the teachers are
therefore to be highly commended for their careful instruction. To stage an entertainment
where the accessories are easily obtainable is an easy task, but to display costumes for forty
children out of odds and ends is the work of a genius.

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A special entertainment was provided for Coqualeetza by Mrs. and Miss Armitage of
Chilliwack, on the evening of March 22nd. Mrs. Armitage rendered several delightful vocal
selections adapting herself to her audience. Miss Armitage gave selections on her large and
beautiful Welsh harp. She explained in a most interesting manner the mechanism of her
instrument.

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y The Christmas Holidays closed with the New Year's parties. Directors: Miss Pennington,
Miss Milsom, Captain Pirie and Mr. Williams. The Orchestra at the Intermediate party
added to the gaiety of the evening

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