J. Harold ‘Hal’ Manning, Class of 1920, wrote those remarkable words under the title “Peace” in his editorial for the student newspaper. He knew war well. His brother, Frederick, died of wounds received at Vimy Ridge. Hal himself was severely injured in the Vimy attack and returned home on a hospital ship. He continues the editorial with, “The war seemed likely to continue through another winter...
Elliott stood in the shadow of the stone structure. Both he and the building were the same age, but only one of them would withstand time. Although Elliott was losing this battle of advancing years, he was determined not to lose the war. In his hand, he held a list of names—the men and women from Acadia’s three institutions who died in conflict for their country. He could easily envision what must...
The day was cool and crisp. Sitting in the lee of the slight breeze, Annie smiled broadly. For weeks she had been waiting to come outside and capture this scene on canvas, but the moment was never quite right. Today, the sunlight was perfect. Annie worked slowly, enjoying the feel of the brush in her hand. The colours of the day formed by her command. Engrossed in her art, Annie didn’t notice as a...
