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

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THE FORMS ENTERTAIN Something just had to he done last Uctoher to let the Normalites he- come acquainted! Form Une came and saw that there was this fact to conquer. The Misses Davidson were the first to respond to this great stimulus with the resulting satisfaction that Form Five rushed to a party presumahly in their honour. The Unedrous Four craved action so they. too, solicited the presence of the Dear hoysng thus, another successful party was held at a downtown tea-room at which Mr. and Mrs. Stricker were the guests of honour. lleppy Twos found that the invigorating presence of Mr. and Mrs. Il. tl. l.ockett and Mary I.ou very ahly filled their requirements, the former officiating as Roast Master: even light rain failed to dampen their spirits. That was the lweginning of it all. dear Normalitesg since that night Mr. l.ockett has lmoosted Form Two. The last Get-.Xequainted lice was held hy the .-Xhuormaltly hrightl. Three under the ahle supervision of Mary Mitchener, with Dr. and Mrs. McMillan, Miss Irving. Miss Mefready and Mr. Davidson among the guests. N11 longer is our task what it then was, now our thoughts run ahead to remind us of the Grad Reunion next March. Until we meet there. hest wishes to all and to all-a school. RL'TII UF-'l'R.XNIDER. THE MOON Through sleet and snow and rain. I shine aganif Though clouds and drift detain. I come again. lirom first a dull faint light I glow to give delight, Then liurn intensely lmright Illuminating night. .X maid of mist I fioat U'er lake, o'er distant moat. U'er fairied lands I dote, U'er castle. sail and hoat. I charm the night and all. .Xnd cast my magic shawl tl'er tree and mountain tall, H'er roof and stony wall. I aiu the Maid of Lightf The Mooll a-glowing hrighti I hring to all delight ,Xs I repose in night. SAIJIE SIIERMAN. , STUDENTS' AT-HOME tt'outiuuerI from Page -I-lj lirirlge. euchre, active games, and croquinole. .Xfter this very enjoyable part of the evening, refreshments were served. Miss IXI. lflishop was the con- venor of the refreshment committee, and was assisted hy Misses Brans- comhe. Orchard. VX'ood, l'irie. lXlcGee. and Mr. Xkallaee. Mrs. McMillan and Mrs. I.ockett presided at the urns. The tahle was tastefully decorated with pink roses and ivory candles. In a short time, all departed for home. weary lint happy. The great event had come and gone, and only fond memories remained. MARY MITCIIENER. Page I o1'Iy-eight

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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

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BON VOYAGE In the year 19365-'Z3I, the staff of the Hamiiton Normal School expects to be without one of its members, Miss M. L. McCready. ln all probability, Miss McCready will go to Scotland to interchange positions with Miss Downie of the Moray llouse Training College, which is closely affiliated with the University of Edinburgh. The College is an old building. interest- inglv situated in the Royal Mile between the Castle and llolyrood Palace. Since l5ll3, exchanges between teachers in different parts of Canada, or in other parts of the British Commonwealth, have been sponsored by the Ontario Department of Education co-operating with the League of thc Empire. This will be the hrst time there has been an interchange of librarians. Perhaps in the years to come some of us Normalites might like. after tive years' teaching, to exchange positions with teachers in other parts of the British family of nations. Miss McCready's delightful personality and valuable services will be greatly missed, but in her place will be Miss l'. Downie, who is highly qualified for the position. and who will, doubtless, give the Norinalites an insight into Scottish life and customs. Although the interchange has not been definitely arranged as yet. we think it is not too early to wish Miss McCready the best of success and the happiest associations in the coming year. All the school joins in a hearty Bon Voyage . ELEANOR EDMUNDSON. KING LEAR lVhen one of the dramatic societies of the L'niversity of Toronto lure- sented the play, King Lear , in November in lrlart House Theatre. the Ham- ilton Normal students were quick to take advantage .of the opportunity of attending. VVas not King Lear , considered Shakespcare's finest tragedy, on our Advanced English course of study this year? On a Thursday night. a chartered bus and several private cars transported gay Normalites to Toronto to witness the play under the guardianship of Miss McCready. To those who had previously read the play, King Lear became a vivid and impressive portrayal, to those of us who did not know the play, it was an absorbing and deeply moving story. The setting was very simple and yet very effectiveg dark curtains formed the only background for the playg richly- coloured costumes of the players showed to advantage midst the oftentimes sombre and bare scenery. Sound effects greatly enhanced the horror of the storm scenes. Each character was splendidly portrayed. The dignity and sympathy with which the title role, King Lear, was played, deserves special mention. The cruelty of those unnatural daughters, Goneril and Regang the impish. tragic humour of the Fool: the staunch loyalty of Kent were all very dm- matic. Each of the Shakespearian characters was brought vividly to life before our eyes. All yvhg Saw the play were deeply impressed. It is with scenes such as these that we wish to fill the picture galleries of our minds . DAISY L.-XNYSUN. Pllge FO?'fy-Ilfllf'