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Another friend who gave much time and thought to the School ' s progress in the early nineteen twenties was Mr. F. W. White, father of three old Elmwood- ians, in whom I found an every ready counsellor and helper when harassed and perplexed by the diffi- culties that beset the School at that time. Of Mr. Harry Southam ' s generosity we have daily evidence in the many pictures and engravings which hang on our walls and contribute greatly to our enjoyment and appreciation of art. The School Library owes much to the interest of Sir Arthur Doughty, onetime Dominion Archivist, who made many valuable contributions, while the athletic side of the school has always had a staunch supporter in Mr. Norman Wilson, who has not only presented many trophies for competition but, by his presence at Annual Field-days, instilled into us the elements of true sportsmanship. And then there is that long line of builders which includes mistresses and prefects, and all those girls w ho have in various ways brought honour to the School. And so in 1940 we look back over a quarter of a century, and we see in retrospect the Elmwood pageant, girls in green tunics filing into the Hall for morning prayers, flying as if on winged feet to tennis courts and playing-fields cheering themselves hoarse for Keller, Fry and Nightingale, assembling for Speech Day in white and yellow, with some assump- tion of the dignity that the Day demands, the keen, eager faces and smiling eyes growing a little more serious year by year as the purpose of School as a preparation for life unfolds itself. At the end of twenty-five years we find Elmwoodians in every part of the globe, carrying with them we hope and believe, like the winged fruit of the elm tree, samara, some- thing of the lessons we have tried to teach during their school days, the spirit of service, the beauty of usefulness, a readiness to meet whatever testing times may come with a serene courage, going forth with fellowship and kindliness and a true sense of fair play, so that wherever they may be they will work for the common good. And it is thus I would have you salute the past with reverence, as you march beyond it to the future. EDITH B. BUCK NOTE — In connection with the history of the school building we wish to add that in 1946 the Ahearn Memorial Wing was added, comprising the science laboratory and three modern classrooms. This was the gift of Mrs. Harry Southam and her brother, Mr. Frank Ahearn, in memory of their father, the Hon. Thomas Ahearn, who was a very great friend of Elmwood. fuLUe, % Mm Ruck Mrs. Buck, the Headmistress of Elmwood from 1920 till 1951, is returning to England to live. To Elmwood Ol d Girls across Canada this news will bring a sharp pang of sadness because to two generations of old girls it is impossible to think of our school without thinking of Mrs. Buck. When she became the headmistress in 1920, Elmwood was the Rockcliffe Pre- paratory School, designed to be a preparatory school for Ashbury, but accepting girls as pupils too. During the next few years, the Elmwood that we know today was developed and when Mrs. Buck retired in 1951, it had become one of the outstanding small boarding and day schools for girls on this continent. Looking back one marvels at the courage, wisdom and flexibility of mind that were required to make these changes and then to carry on the administration of the school during a period of tremendous economic and social upheaval; yet these things most of us took for granted. Our memories of Mrs. Buck are mostly of the close re- lationship that existed between her and her girls. It is the latter quality that makes a good headmistress into a great and beloved one. Elmwood was fortunate to have Mrs. Buck as Headmistress for so many of the most interesting years of the school ' s career. Since her retirement her concern for the school and for each girl there has remained constant and her advice has been sought on countless occasions. We wish Mrs. Buck many happy years in England though regret that a very dear friend has left Canada. However, these days, England is not so far away and, between Mrs. Buck, Elmwood and those of us who were at school with her, the bonds will still be close and strong. Wherever she may be in person, she will always remain in the hearts of old Elmwoodians. foge 23
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