Transcribed by Charles Dobie from a programme held in the Perth Museum Archives.
P. C. I.
COMMENCEMENT
Balderson Theatre
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FRIDAY EVENING
FEBRUARY 18
1927
8 pm
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PROGRAMME
1. The Musical Aces: Messrs. L. Consitt, J. Gould, W. Clement,
H. Mulholland, G. McLaren
2. Introductory Remarks and Presentation of Upper and Middle
School Diplomas and Greek Prize - - Principal Hardy
3. Presentations:
Commercial Diplomas and I. Kenyon's Sr. Commercial
Medal -- Mr. F.C. Avery, Chairman, Bd. of Education
Stewart Scholarships -- Mr. T. A. Rodgers, Mayor of Perth.
Girls' and Boys' Crests and Staff Medal -- Mr. J. S. L.
McNeely, M.A., Chairman Collegiate Committee.
Staff Medal, Girls' Championship --
Miss Emma McLaren
Athletic Awards -- His Honour Judge J. H. Scott,
W. B. Hart, Sr. Championship Shield--Earl Spalding
F. A. Girdwood, Jr. Championship Cup--Edward Rowe
E. B. Code--J.H. Hardy Juvenile Cup--Robert Code
Cadet Awards
Col. Caldwell Swagger Stick - - Ford Dickson
Strathcona Medal - - Orville Kirkham
Dominion Marksmen Medals
Ottawa Old Boys' Scholarship - - Dr. D. Currie
4. Violin Solo (a) Traumerei
(b) Mighty Like a Rose - - Joseph Gould
5. Country Dance, Cotland Quadrille - - Form III. Girls
6. Valedictory - - - James Girdwood
7. Gymnastic Work - - - P. C. I. Boys
8. Piano Solo, Hungary (Carl Kolling) - Miss Gertrude Brown
9. Russian Folk Dance (Kolomeyka) Forms IV. and V.P.C.I. Girls
10. Rifle Drill - - - P.C.I. Boys
11. Orchestra
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THE MERRY MILKMAIDS
A short operetta in one act
List of Characters in the order of appearance
Chorus of Milkmaids, Farmers' Brigade, etc.
Janet (Soprano) - - Isobel Charlton
Anita (Alto) - - - - Doris Stone
Brigade Captain - - - Jack King
Dorothy (Alto) A lovesick maid - - Jean Paterson
Alma - - - - - Mary Shaw
Clara - - - - - Lucille Ansley
Blanch - - - - - Ruth Walker
Juanita (Soprano) - - - Jean Anderson
Myrtle - - - - - K. Clement
Maude - - - - Aileen Consitt
Fay - - - - - Helene Wilson
Margery - - - - Christine McLaren
Judge (Baritone) - - - Joseph Gould
Two Jolly Farmers - - Hugh Bedford-Jones and Jack King
The Commodore (A Masquerading Villain) - Jack Paterson
Afterwards a beggar
The Doctor (Who Knows the Commodore) - Philip Karakowsky
Afterwards a Peddler
The Queen (Soprano) - - - Sarah Hossie
Farmer Jim (Tenor) - - - Jack Geddes
Ruth (Alto) - - - - Myrtle Munro
Monica (Mezzo Soprano) - - Edith Briggs
ARGUMENT
The Milkmaids' greeting to the morning is answered by the
farmer boys on their way to the field. The Village Judge passes
that way, akjusts matters and departs. Two jolly farmers appear,
and the maids are off to the milking. The Commodore takes ad-
vantage of circumstances, is suprised by the Doctor, but eludes
his persecutor. The Fairy Queen returns from her morning work
and welcomes the Maids. Dorothy lingers behind to tell the
Queen her morning adventure, the Beggar (the Commodore in real
life) appears, tells his tale of misfortune, and departs. Farmer
Jim enters, with confessions, to learn that he is, alas "too late."
The milking is done, but the pails and buckets must be polished and
put away. The Doctor (disguised as Peddler, and looking for the
Commodore) tells of his wares. Ruth introduces romance and
Mother Monica, an Indian fortune teller, appears. Dorothy crosses
her palm, and has her fortune read. The Vesper Hymn is heard
outside and the operetta closes with a bright chorus.
MUSICAL DIRECTOR - - Mr. J.G. PATERSON
ASSISTANT - - Miss H.G. RAITT, M.A.
ACCOMPANIST - - Miss THELMA MacNEIL
ASSISTANT ACCOMPANIST Miss GERTRUDE BROWN
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SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
Stewart Scholarships
Upper School -- Miss Bessie Barr.
Middle School -- Miss Margaret Powers.
Carter Scholarships
First -- Miss Bessie Barr.
Third -- Charles Donovan.
Ottawa Old Boys' Scholarships
Girls' -- Miss Helene Wilson.
Boys' -- Kenneth Erwin.
Sr. Commercial Medal
Miss Elizabeth Taulty.
Hardy Greek Prize -- Miss Jean Anderson.
Fowler Classical Prize -- Miss Bessie Barr.
Hutchinson Oratorical Medal -- Harry Gould.
I. O. D. E. Prizes
Middle School -- Edith Bailey and Patrick Closs
Lower School -- Arnold MacFarlane.
GRADUATION DIPLOMAS
Upper School
Grayce Anderson Edith McLaren Elspeth Smith
Margaret Balderson Jean McClure John Cooper
Bessie Barr Laura McClure Charles Donovan
Tillie Hughes Leah Praskey James Girdwood
Edna McCurdy Christine Robertson George McIlraith
Herbert Praskey
Middle School
Norah Anderson Christine McLaren Kenneth Erwin
Adele Benedict Myrtle Munroe John Foster
Mary Bourns Annie North Joseph Gould
Isobel Cameron Margaret Powers Lloyd Harper
Ivy Campbell Ruth Walker Garnet Huffman
Inez Flintoft Lillian White Philip Karakowsky
Bertha Geddes Helene Wilson James Kinloch
Bertha Haley Henry Byrne James Patterson
Sarah Hossie John Byrne Harold Somerville
Laura Ireton Walter Cunningham Lloyd Strong
Francis Donnelly James Duncan
Commercial Diplomas
Mildred Easton Russel Griffiths Doris Millikin
Doris Gibbs James Healey Jennie Quinn
Dora Karakowsky Harriett McLean Mildred Erwin
Elizabeth Taulty Elsie Steele Isobel Haveron
Muriel Clements Morna Wilson Viola Huffman
Ellen Gamble Dorothy Allan Margaret Kane
Emma Broderick Doris Laidley