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

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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

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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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