Edith Raley, Miss K. Clarke, Miss E. McKay are deserving of great praise for the happy result of their
training of the pupils in the music and words of the operetta, while Miss D. Milson, the accompanist,
gave distinct impetus to the excellent rhythm and finish of the choral items and dances. This operetta
is decidedly worthy of a repeat performance.”

The beautiful Christmas pageant, “The Nativity,” was presented again this year, on December 22nd
in the Coqualeetza Chapel, at the twilight hour.

The girls of the schoo! put on two very creditable entertainments, arranged and conducted by
themselves. The first was in charge of Edna Tait and Charlotte Prevost, and was very well received.
The second was in connection with a concert by Mrs. Edstrom’s orchestra, and was likewise quite
enjoyable. Not to be outdone by the girl’s as amateur performers the boys arranged and staged a
show, which was voted a great success by the girls. The stars of the evening were Clarence Wesley,
Robert Hughes and Cyril Mahone.

We count ourselves very fortunate in being able to enjoy a fortnightly picture show in our
Assembly Hall: Films of all descriptions are sent up from the National Film and Slide Company in
Vancouver. An admission charge of ten cents covers the expense. These pictures not only afford
diversion for the Saturday nights, but afford the children, particularly the small boys, endless ideas
for thrilling games for their playtimes. After seeing a frontier picture they played “settlers and indians”
for weeks, while an “Our Gang” comedy furnished the idea for an intricate tunnel in the back field,
which they spent many happy hours digging. Mr. Peake, who helps Mr. Pirie operate the films in our
little fire-proof projection room above the Assembly Hall, declares that although the pictures we get
are of the “silent” variety, he, at least, enjoys a real ‘talkie’ show, on account of the constant
exclamations, remarks and comments that are wafted up to him from the intensely interested audience
below.

The annual fete days were all celebrated in our usual manner. The grade parties at Hallowe’en
and St. Valentine’s went off merrily. The “biggest and best’’ of the parties of the year, the New
Year’s Day Masquerade, was a huge success, as always. Both the girls and the boys exhibited consider-
able originality and ingenuity in the choice and construction of their costumes, which alone made
much fun. The prizes went to Edna Tait, for the “most beautiful”—a Warrior; Emily Leo, for the
best representation of the School Colours—a Spanish Gentleman; Gertrude Nelson, for the “funniest”—
an Old Woman; Cecil Lewis, for the “most original”—a Bundle. Mary Underwood, as Peter Pan, was
awarded a special prize. Deserving of special mention for the excellence of their costumes and the clever
way they carried them off were: Jackson Starr, as Santa Claus; Pearl Rudland, as a Spanish Lady; Mary
Williams, as a French Marquis; Charlie Howard, as a Robber; and Louie Williams, as a Spaniard. Percy
Barton, Chester Bolton and Clarence Wesley contributed a number of musical selections on guitar and
violin during the evening, and Charlotte Prevost afforded much amusement with her impromptu enter-
tainment.

All the festivities of the Christmas Season were duly observed, with “gusto.’”” The truth of the
old saw, “It’s an ill wind that blows nobody good,” was demonstrated in connection with the Christmas
shopping tours. The electric power was very low all through the district, the trams were very irregular
and unreliable, and it looked as though it would be almost impossible for the children to get in to
Chilliwack for their annual pre-Christmas thrill of seeing the shops and buying gifts. Then Mr. Pirie
came to the rescue with his little car, in which he transported numerous parties over the snowy roads.
Everyone, but particularly the small boys, voted this the very best way ever to go Christmas shopping!
If anyone doubts there was feasting and merrymaking at Coqualeetza at Christmas, let him read the
“Christmas Day Menu’:— Breakfast: Corn Flakes and Milk, Parker House Rolls with Honey, Cocoa;
Dinner: Roast Goose, Dressing and Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Cucumber Pickles,
Apple Sauce, Plum Pudding, Caramel Sauce, Lemonade, Christmas Cake, Fruit, Candy, and Nuts:
Supper: Mince Meat Turnovers, Sugar Cookies, Marble Cake, Jelly and Custard, Raisin Bread and
Butter, Christmas Cake, Coffee.” There!

The native people living in the vicinity were not forgotten amidst our revelries. A nice Christmas
tree and treat was given for them at the Cultus Lake Church, and was well attended and much enjoyed.

Twice the boys and girls had che privilege of going in to the “talkies” at Chilliwack, the first
time as the guests of Principal Raley, and the second time as the guests of the theatre management at
the Easter Monday Matinee. They greatly appreciated these occasions of pleasure.

“Spending Days” come regular!y throughout the term, and afford the boys and girls much enjoy-
ment. They also take pleasure in patronizing the school Tuck Shop on Founders Day and Empire Day.
The funds raised on these occasions are used to meet the expenses of the Annual Field and Sports Day.

A memorable affair was the Banquet given at the School in honour of King Scout Robert Gray, on
his return to Coqualeetza after attending the Boy Scout Jamboree in England. Dinner was served in
the Manufacturing Room, which was suitably decorated for the occasion. After the dinner toasts were

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