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

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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'

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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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THE LONDON MEET Une ofthe most anticipated and certainly one of the most enjoyed events nf the year was the trip to London in February. The meet was outstanding for its spirit of friendliness and sportsmanship. Two buses, and two cars driven by members uf the staff, left the Normal School on good time the morning of Saturday the eighth. They arrived somewhat after the time scheduled for the girls' volleyball game in the fore- liiuvll. The llamilton team proved successful in a well-contested game. .Xt noon the students left South Collegiate, the scene of the day's games. for XYong's Cafe. The upper floor of the cafe was given over to the llamilton Normalites. lletween courses, school cheers and songs mingled with an impromptu orchestra in an attempt to bring down the roof. Basket- ball players hurried off lo play the First game of the afternoon. The spec- tators soon followed to cheer on their teams in a series of well-played games. 1 . . llamilton proved successful in all these feats of hrawn. AX flying visit was made to XYestern L'niversity before supper. hlemhers ol the Nature Study Club envied the university its extensive grounds. .X spl enlid banquet was enioved bv students of both Normal Schools at XY:-sley Church. Excellent toasts were proposed and responded lu by vari- nlls members of each school. Song leaders led in stirring school songs and h 1 tw choruses of welcome. r 1 session was held in the auditorium of the London Normal lhe evening Fcllool. Dr Nlark, principal of the school, cordially welcomed the visitors from llamilton. llr. KlcKlillan, our principal, responded with all his cus- tomary wit and kindly courtesy. Splendid musical numbers supplemented a profframme, the main features of which were the debating and public B speaking contests. The debate. Resolved that lnternormal Meets should t be limited to an annual meeting at fluelphn, was won by llamilton, with llelen .lohnson and Edgar Nash upholding the negative side. Sound reason- ing and witty comments characterized these speakers' remarks. .lean Eng- lish ably represented our school in her speech on Kipling, the l'oet of the Empire. The decision was given in favour of the l.ondon speaker. The honours in the boys' public speaking were awarded to Xvilliam XYallace of llamilton. .Xfter refreshments had been served, the llamiiton students set out for home, which, however. was not reached until early next morning because of a heavy snowstorm. NIAXIQ-It ylqlli ILXLLI THE STRATFORD-HAMILTON MEET ,Xt ten o'clock Saturday. Klarch '38, the Stratford bus arrived at the Zion tlymnasium. Some of our students were there to receive the guests. XYhen the llamilton students had assembled, the song leaders from both schools led in a few songs before the games began. r Q lhe boys' basketball teams played the first game. Excitement ran high as the baskets were scored and, although both teams played well, the llam- ilton boys won. .Xfter dinner the girls' basketball and girls' and boys' volleyball games were played. The cheer and song leaders stirred the en- tiff thusiasm of the crowd and urged on the players. ln - these games llamilton was successful and a line spirit of guutl sportsmanship was exemplified by all. XX'e then proceeded to the banquet room which Xlisses Elfreda l'irie, Ruth Smith and Ellenor -. gf, till Zumstein and their committee had attractively dec- orated with tulips. daffodils and candles in the Strat- l-Gfltl if 5' 'll ford and llamilton colours. .X de-icious meal was .' viii- iii' yi I . 4 ' x.,,, L5 ,-,1-f'wffLEf-3-gy '11sg1,35J.j-. Q - 5 lie? 'Erie 5' L! 'J. i i' 5 .-QW 'Q rgisgli - E gf gin,',Q..,1Q1,f-Af'-fi.'g,.r- A 1-1 dv, ljllllf' Ififly Ar.. enjoyed and was followed by a number of toasts