Hamilton Teachers College - Log Yearbook (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

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K -:IQSEQ -'lv 't l A A f l ' - f- 1 ' xnx- B e l- N 9 'xi I . ,. f 4 ' 4' Ja . l xx f ,n biq f ,.,, qgyz- A -.. 6 5 f X f' Q I2 - X . Q-fijlv 9 Q: kk-I , 'vo ki WEDDING BELLS Un .Xpril El. a special feature of morning assemhly was the presentation to Miss Carruthers of a walnut hook and magazine rack as a wedding pres- ent from the students of this school. Miss l'earl llranscomhe, assisted hy Mr. Cowley. in a happy speech told of Miss Carruthers' approaching mar- riage and uf her resignation, which is to take effect at the end of the term. Hur president spoke of the students' appreciation of Miss t'arruthers' kind and helpful attitude toward everyone and how difficult it would he to re- place her. Since her appointment as secretary, she has never stinted her efforts to help the school. Following the presentation, the school sang several appropriate songs, led hy the orchestra which then played XYagner's XX'edding March. Miss Carruthers expressed her appreciation in a humorous and gracious speech which evoked much laughter and applause from the students. Hn that same day Miss Carruthers was entertained hy the staff, their wives, and student representatives at a tea in her honour at which Mrs. l,ockett graciously poured tea and Mrs. llartridge cut ices. Ur. McMillan, in a reminiscent mood, reviewed the years of very pleasant associations which the staff had enjoyed with Miss Carruthers. Miss lrving added to his good wishes for her happiness and, on hehalf of the staff, the hride-to-he 1 l was presented with a heautiful silver tea service. We all extend to Mrs. llarrett our heartiest congratulations3 and our sincerest wishes for her future happiness will go with her when she leaves at the end of the year. EILEEN V1 m'I l'ER. THE SKATING PARTY Une of the merriest functions nf the winter season trunk the form of a skating party. .Xhout fifty of the students and Mr. Stricker gathered at Victoria l'ark: here a chilly night and wonderful ice added ln the already high spirits. Everyone, spurred on hy the sharp wind and Mr. Strickerfs persuasion. skated as long as tired ankles would allow. lleneath the hright searchlight proved to he a popular social centre where the girls rested. dis- cussed their eonquests and hoped that a partner with strong ankles would turn up soon. XYhcn hlinking lights heralded coming darl-zness, the hungry skaters. imagining the aroma of steaming coffee. hurried toward the Normal School. .X happy social hour was spent over coffee and doughnuts served hy Miss llishop and her capahle committee. lt was unanimously agreed that Mr. llotari's social fees he increased hecause of the numher of doughnuts he consumed. The happy skaters moved that at least one more of these in- formal parties he held. .Xlas, the ice meltedl lJt JIU J'l'llY .'X. S'l'EXY4XR'l'. Puyr' Furl!!-.si.r

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AFTERNOON PARTIES Since man is a social being. and youth is a very friendly period in his life, it is quite fitting that this year at Normal has been one brimming over with social activities. One of the really big events of the year was the Christmas party. It was held on December lil, in the auditorium which was gay with a beauti- ful Christmas tree and glowing fire-place. At our first glimpse at the plat- form, we knew something was to happen: we felt a little tingle of excite- ment lto put it mildlyl when it became apparent that we were really going to have a visit from old St. Nick himself. That esteemed gentleman, Mr. liotari. after making a short speech in his own jolly way, presented each of us with a gift. Little -loan Partridge was the first to receive her stocking. Even the masters seemed to remember their childhood and were ve1'y eager to display their toys and story books. Following this, we all retired to the library where dainty refreshments were served. Later. many proceeded to the Manual Training room where games were played or to the gymnasium where they tripped the light fan- tastic to the lively music of the School orchestra. There was much fun and gaiety throughout the afternoon, and judging by the happy expressions on the faces of the students. not to mention those of the staff. everyone had a very pleasant time. Throughout the year many afternoon parties were held after four, and on those days the sound of revelry and merry laughter resounded through- out the old halls. Music was provided by the school orchestra for our ac- tivities in the gymnasium. How quickly the year has passed! Yet the memories of the many happy meetings together will not soon be forgotten, but will linger on as reminders of the good times at Normal. .IANET rosriiiz. OUR GARDEN PARTY Long will we cherish the memory of that glorious autumn afternoon of September 25 at llamilton Normal School. lt was on that dav Dr. Mc- Millan dismissed the school at three o'clock in order that we might enjoy a social hour on the lawn. The Hamilton students acted as hostsiand hostes- ses. Our joys of anticipation were indeed fulfilled as we enjoyed the oppor- tunity of becoming acquainted not only with our fellow students but with members of our staff and their wives. The Hamilton students wore gold cards with their names thereon: there were green cards for the otlqgl-5, Ngijngs were more deeply and enjoyably impressed through the medium of a few lively games capably supervised by the Misses Davidson and other Hamilton students. After a short musical progremme by our male quartette-Messrs. Cowley, XYallaee. Addison. H 'll' 7 X, Kivell-delightful refreshments were served. .Xs K tl' our garden party drew to a close and we departed with minds full of pleasant memories, we experi- w enced a feeling of friendliness to all our fellow 1' Normalites. ' I MARGARET w. GRAINGER. Siesta-' TT-ff,s,..'1 I Q.i.ffz'iN Page Forty-ji'Urf

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HAMILTON STUDENTS ENTERTAIN Cn Saturday. Sept. '20, 1035, about forty of the Normal School students took a delightful trip to Tiffany Falls. This hike was arranged by the Ham- ilton students and. in their elhcient way. they accompanied the rest of us on the journey. It was a bright, warm day and the trip along the old radial tracks, and our friend, the farmer, will never be forgotten. XYe trespassed through a farmer's barnyard and later stopped to refresh ourselves at a cool spring which ran over the stones. XYe scrambled over cliffs, down steep slopes and looked down upon Miss Elliott and two others sitting among the stones in the middle of the dried-up fa'ls. Then we met Mr, l artridge and a few students and made some interesting nature discoveries. .Xt the entrance to the glen, we met Dr. and Mrs. Klcalillan. Dr. McMillan and Mr. I artridge, thinking we looked exhausted. generously treated us to ice cream and delicious peaches and we further regaled our- selves with the hearty lunches our hostesses had provided for us. Now we were in a mood sutliciently happy to have our pictures taken. .Xs we viewed the beautiful sunset, we began our homeward journey. Un Sunday afternoon and evening the Hamilton students again en- tertained the outside students, this time at tea in their own homes. This made us feel very much at home in llamilton and kept many of us from boarding the next train for home. XYe, the outside students, extend our thanks and appreciation to the llamilton students for arranging this de- lightful hike, and for the hospita'ity shown, not only duing this first week- end, but during our Normal School year. EDITH FLEXYXYELLING. THE WEINER ROAST On the afternoon of May l2. the students held a weiner roast at llidden Valley, near .-Xldershot. Although there were no canoes. it was evident that there is a number of quite proticient paddlers in the school. including members of the staff. l'addling became increasingly difficult as work was begun on a most effective dam. This was under the able supervision of our genial Mr. Stricker. assisted by llob l'etrie and his water-nymphs. After all stolen shoes had been recovered, supper was eaten a1'ound the tire. XYhen weiners, rolls, doughnuts and lemonade had vanished as if by magic, we were generously treated to bananas and marshmallows by Dr. McMillan and Miss Elliott. .Xfter supper three expeditions of bird- lovers set out, the group numbers varying from two to ten. No group has. as yet, handed in an itemized account of its activities. .Xbout SJSU, the weatherman sent us all back to llamilton, grateful to our capable social executive for this very enjoyable outing. MARIAN STEEN. 'TIS SPRING Once more 'tis spring And round me I behold The birds and bees and leafing trees, The little flowers as they unfold: For winter passed away last night, And sent instead the bright sunlight So wonderful, to lill the place NYhere three months past the race For icy winter blasts was held. But now 'tis spring, and every tinkling stream XYhich, through the barren of the year rebelled, Breaks forth with gladdened song to sing: 'Tis Spring! JOHN XY. HQDGSON. Page Forty seven