1917

Good old Doc Winter must have read our paragraph in the previous number of the Alumni Magazine in which we hoped we would be provided a really old-fashioned kind of weather for our Winter Carnival. That is just what the thoughtful old Doc gave us. There were sunny days, cold invigorating air to breathe, and piles and piles of snow which was hard-packed and topped by crystal-white fluffy stuff that gave an enchanted look to everything. It was all just right for skiing, skating, snowshoeing, tobogganing, or just plain sledding.

The huge sculpture of the big white whale with the broken ship and harpooner was massive and intricate. All over town, white whales surfaced from the deep snows in which they had slumbered while waiting for the proper time to emerge. Some even spouted with joy at coming to life again. There were also many indoor activities for the weak of heart or limb such as concerts, plays, lectures, athletics, and indoor games. The highlight of the Carnival was the ice show in Thompson Arena. To take care of all the people interested, two shows were offered this year one on Saturday night and another on Sunday afternoon. Both were sell-out houses. Most of the talent was local and from the College, but there were four national championship-caliber skaters brought in. Jill Frost, a 13-year-old, performed like a miniature professional and was a star of the show. The whole Carnival made everyone happy, red-cheeked, and smiling with good will.

Hal Walker sent a long list of articles, pamphlets, and books about fires, fire prevention, and equipment which he had written over many years. It is impressive in scope, for Hal describes some great fires and their causes even including bombs and explosions and their treatment. Many of the articles are of historical value. The history of fire equipment is of special interest since the writings give an account of the human-drawn, the horse-drawn, and the motor-driven fire engines, all of which changes Hal has seen in his long life. To top it all off is the fact that Hal has always dealt with fire insurance and still does to this day. We wish that Hal could be with us at our 65th reunion to regale us with some details.

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