Lindsay Collegiate and Vocational Institute - Tatler Yearbook (Lindsay, Ontario Canada)

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THE L. C. I. TATLER 39 was the popular president of his graduat- ing year in 1926. After graduating from college he taught for a year at Stanstead College, Quebec, where was Dean of the residence, or as he admitted being called Policeman of the flats. ' After this he took another year at the University of Toronto for his M. A. and then took a. ,post-graduate course at fthe Ontario College. His trip out Westin the summer of 1927 is interesting and-his stories of it are Well worth hearing. It was indeed ar stroke of fortune that so happily directed-Mrl Breese's footsteps in the direction of Lindsay for each one of us feels that Mr. Breese has every in- terest in the affairs of the school or in- l i deed in any personal matter. He deserves a great deal of credit for the success of the Rugby Team. As coach of this team and of all the L. C. I. teams he thinks that smoking and running ar- ound late doesn't harm the efficiency of his teams - - - as long as the athletes don't start until about ten years after they leave school. He also believes that all homework should be obolished - - - about 1987. The school should and I know does feel that it is indeed fortunate in securing Mr. Breese and all that we hope is that he will stay long enough to be able to say like Dr. Kirkconnell Twenty years ago, in this school - - - KM.O'L.J IN MEMORIAM-FRAN K WELLINGTON Who lost his life April 16, 1933, in an endeavour to save a child from drowning fG. A. Lucasb There is no tribute, however extended, but would fail to express completely the admiration one feels for that spontaneous courage that expresses itself in a willing- ness to risk injury and even life itself, in an effort to save others. While it is true that Frank Wellington only maintained the traditions establish- ed by Postmaster Aubrey Warner and other ex-students of the L.C'.I.,. who have taken similar risks, none the less his bravery finds its own peculiar response in our hearts. Lord Roseberyks aphorism, Courage within, kindness without, describes qualities that far outweigh mere intellectual attainments. In his classes Frank was a quiet, unassunung student, always attentive and obedient, with a special fondness for reading stories written in Shorthand and on leaving school, took his place as a useful and depenable member of society. The L.C.I. already has a long and notable Honour Roll. Corona veniet delectisf' The name of Frank Wellington may indeed well be added to that list, in commemor- ation of his brave deed, as it is just such deeds as this that glorify and enrich the annals of any school.

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38 THE L. C. I. TATLER Personal Interviews Miss Garbutt An interv.ew on Miss Garbutts trip to England we ieel will prove interesting to everyone of our readers. She sailed ironi Montreal on the Duchess of Richmond on June 2-ith. I-L1'l'll.'1llg in Glasgow she mo- tored through Scotland with a party or friends, spending three days in Edinburgh. and some time among the Highlands and the Trossacks. One of the interesting features of Edinburgh was Princess Street. which overlooks the Athens of Scotland. so called because of the beauty of the place. Going down the west coast of England by York she then visited several of the cathedral towns of England. Albout the cathedral 'town of Ely was written Heer- ward the Wake, a novel which we all know and would appreciate the more for having seen the place of its origin. Cam- bridge also proved to be interesting. Three miles from Cambridge was the town of Granchester, to which Rupert Brooke re- ferred in his poem. Still points the village clock at 10 to 3, And is there honey still for tea?,' It was rather a stroke of fafte that Miss Garbutt should arrive in the village as the hands of the clock pointed ten to 'three She was, however, unaible to proc1u'e honey f or her tea and so could not complete the latter part of the quotation. Along the Cam River she saw the University Stud- ents punting out to the pool where Byron. Shelly, and Rupert Brooke used to swim. She spent two weeks in London, where she visited among other sights the famous waxinorks of Madame Tussaud. She was fortunate in procuring an invitation to the Buckingham Garden Party where she saw the King and Queen. As she was leaving, one of the flunkeys exclaimed, as he called out the car for one of the nobil- ity, Dowage1', Duches of Melrose? At this very opportune moment Miss Gnarbutt stepped forth and left the place, fhow- ever by .another cart. She was indeed fortunate in being able to visit the Strat- ford-on-Avon Theatre where the Mid- summer's Night Dream was presented. She also visited the Malvern Theatre at Glouchester. Going down to the South of England she then visited the important port of Bristol. W'hen she arrived from her train a flunkey came up to her and pointing out his taxi said, Handsom . Miss Garbutt blushed but followed him. In Devonshire she stayed at the town of Clovelly, which is old-fashioned and has a cobble street, which donkeys ascend. While here she explored the Lorna Doone Country. In Dorchester she visited Hardy's birthplace and the scenes of many of his novels. In- stead of going to Paris as had :been ar- ranged by her plans she returned to Dev- onshire and spent the rest o-f her time there, and then she returned to Canada on the Empress of Britain. Miss Garbutt says that what makes a trip so interesting is a knowledge-however hazy-of the His- tory and the Literature connected with the places one visitsg and counsels every student of the L.C.I. before contemplating taking any such trip to brush up on his Literature and History. CM.O'L.J Mr. Breese W. S. W. Breese, history teacher, is in his third year on the staff of the L. C. I. 'but is as much at home as if he had been there thirty. His initials make most of the students think of him as West-south-West Breese until they try to skimp on their work, and when he takes the form of a storm in their eyes. With the students who do their work. however, he is mild and pleas- ant-a zepher, in fact. He always liked the fact that at college he was called Cyclone When he was young he lived in a rural district and had visions of being a cowboy or locomotive engineer .... but his people made him go to school all the same. ' Later he attended the two-teacher high school at Chatsworth, where he never had to stand in the corner with a dunce hat on his head. Still later he got the vision and became a teacher. Before he got this vision, however, he had to work as he is always urging his pupils to do at the L. C. I. He went to Victoria College where lie attained his B. A. He was an outstanding scholar and received a. silver medal for passing with high honors. He also excelled in the Athletic field be- ing one of the few to be awarded the cov- eted Athletic Stick. This stick is in- scribed with the names of former holders and is a trophy passed on from year to year. However as an individuel award an inscribed walking stick was given. He

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40 THE L. C. I. TATLER LU III flsabelle Williams? In the retirement of Dr. Kirkconnell, we are losing one of the country's out- standing educationalists. All his pupils will remember him more than an average teacher because the way he taught les- sons made them more than memory exer- cises. On September 7, 1932, in the Assembly Hall of the Lindsay Collegiate Institute, his old students, right, from those who came under his guidance when he first came here from Port Hope in 1908 up through the years to those who still have to write for heir diplomas, but have been touched by his kindly influence, gathered to pay him tribute. To Dr. Kirkconnell, a beautiful grand- father clock, standing over seven feet high, encased in solid brown mahogany of mass- ive construction, absolutely the best that could be procured, was presented. The clock itself was a work of art, all of its parts of the finest workmanship, the kind that last for generations and becomes a valued family heirloom. Westminster Whittinger and Winchester chimes pro- vide the voice for this tall sentinel of time. To Mrs. Kirkconnell a beautiful silver tray, of the Pbest Sheffield plate, and a beautiful bouquet of gladioli were pres- ented. The chairman for the afternoon was Mr. W. E. Stewart, ex-mayor and chairman of the committee which worked for nearly two years on the function. Lt. Col. G. A. Weeks, a member of the committee presented Dr. Kirkconnell with a beautiful inscribed address, Mrs. L. M. Frost formally made the presentation of the clock by removing the Union Jack with which it was draped, and Mrs. John R. Wilford made the presentation of the silver tray and the gl-adioli to Mrs. Kirk- Connell. W. E. Stewart, in his opening remarks said: There have been many happy gath- erings in this Hall. Many that we can remember such as the old promenades, the literary meetings but none like to- day's. We are gathered here to-day to do honour to one who was for twenty-two years the principal of this Lindsay Colleg- iate Institute. A man wlho is thought highly of in county and town. He has stood the test of time. Some men are popular at the L CMDGLLY f 1.57 W, I V .X first :but as time goes on they find their popularity leaving them. As the years have passed, citizens of town and county have come to think more of him, not less. Continuing the plan of last year, an Alumi society for the years 1932-1933, was elected with the same idea in mind of last year's society, to keep the graduate in touch with one another. Those elected to offices: President-Edward Blanchard Vice-President-'Ethel Morgan Secretary-Isabel Williams. Treasurer-Edward Tangney. At the close of the Commencement EX- ercises, a. delightful reunion was held in the Assembly Hall of the graduates of last year and this. Bruce Tremeer pro- vided the music for a short but much enjoyed dance, and very dainty refresh- ments were served by Miss Adams and some of the students. Normal Schools claim quite a number of last year's graduates. Attending Peter- boro Normal we find Vera Brown, Donald Campbell, Majorie Clapham, Bruce Doble, Ray Doble, James Greenan, Isobel Mc- Eachern, Gordon McKay, Leonard McNeil, Austin O'Leary, Josephine O'Laughlin, Ruth Rennie, Merle Thompson, Leonard Webber and Harry Parliament. fContinued on Page 519