London Normal School - Spectrum Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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LITERARY EXECUTIVE, FIRST TERM

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Editorial THK YEAR BOOK. THE students realize the Normal School year is drawing to a close. They feel that some remembrance of the many pleasant thoughts which they have learned to associate with the Red and Gold should he carried away to live on memory ' s wall. As a result of this feeling the Year Book is being published. The editorial staff are doing their utmost to have each student as well as each organization in the school represented in picture and print. Our Year Book might well be termed a pictorial number. We would like to thank every member ot the school for their hearty co-operation in making this Year Book a success — as we hope it is. HEADINGS. We are greatly indebted to the St. Thomas Collegiate for the loan of the cuts which we have used as headings of the different departments. Thank you, S. T. C. I. THE ORCHESTRA. The Orchestra has been an interesting feature of our school year. Mr. Percy chose material which has developed into an A-l organization. Their presence at all school functions added greatly to their already widespread fame as musicians. CADET CLASS. Many men ot the school took advantage of the eight-week cadet instructors ' course held at the Armouries. Serg.-Mai. White instructed the students and taught them the fundamental principles of cadet drill. The majority of the class received Grade A diplomas, which should be of invaluable assistance in obtaining a school. VISITS. On May 30th, the students of L. N. S. journed to Guelph Agricultural College. Here they were treated to a lunch served by the girls of Macdonald Hall. The trip was both educational and recreational. Continued We are also looking forward to our visit to Niagra Falls after the final examinations. This famed place holds open its luring gates to enable us to investigate one source of our hydro-electric power. What a novel and interesting way to end our school year! We should not forget to mention another visit which, no doubt, pre- sented more humorous situations than either of the preceding ones may hope to do — that is the bird expedition to Saunders ' pond. Besides this, several of the forms paid a visit to the gas plant, Silver- woods and the Hydro-Electric building. These last educational tours were made possible by the kindness of Mr. Hofferd. We cannot, however, give him the credit of supplying us with the ice-cream that everyone enjoyed at Silverwoods, Limited. STAFF NOTES. The school, as a whole, regrest the loss of Miss Neville, whose absence was made necessary through illness. We were pleased to hear that she appreciated the flowers sent to her, and we all wish her a speedy recovery. Miss Everson, Domestic Science Instructor, of Stratford, has taken over Miss Neville ' s work for this term. APPRECIATION. Would this Year Book be complete without mentioning two of the most energetic persons of the Normal School, namely, Mrs. Reade and Mrs. Barnhardt? These two ladies have done much to lighten our burden while we attended here. The students ot 23-24 wish them every success. J. Campbell Webster.

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THE second week ot the fall term marks the be- ginning of the Literary Society of this year. From the first, a spirit of interest anil enthusiasm characterized this feature of our school activities. Through this medium the talents ot the students were discovered and displayed. The competition between the Forms in taking charge ot the meetings produced splen- did results. During the year several noted men and women addressed the students. Professor Meras, ot Western University, lectured on Southern France ; Mr. Presgrave, of the Hall Acme Co., gave an address on The Silk Industry. Mr. Y. E. Saunders, a prominent London business man, spoke on Bird Music. Canadian I iterature was the subject upon which Mrs. D. C. McGregor, Marian Keith, spoke in a delightful manner. Dr. Kingston, ot Western University, gave a lecture on Eclipses, and Captain Willis, also ot London, interested us in a vivid talk on his experiences of the Great War. Among other special features of the Society meetings we mention those that featured a Mock Trial, an address on Mars by Dr. White, and an abridged reading of John Drinkwater ' s play, Abraham Lincoln, by Miss N ' eilson. Several debates prepared the school for the contests with Stratford. The Success of the Society has been greatly furthered by r the unstinted efforts of the members of the executive of both terms. Executive of the First Term. President — Mr. V. K. Croxford. Vice-President — Miss Adeline Thompson. Secretary — Miss Jean McKnight. Treasurer — Miss Mary Campbell. Representatives — Form I. — Mr. Bruce Shaw. Form II.— Miss Alta Bell. Form III. — Miss W. Kincade. Form I V. Miss H. Elnore. Form V.— Miss K. Margrett. Form VI. — Miss B. Marsh. Form VII. — Mr. Earl Lamont. Representatives of Athletic Society — Miss Jessie Boyes, Eric M. Wilson. Editor of Paper — J. C. Webster. Executive of the Second Term. President — Mr. J. Stanley Gemmel. Vice-President — Miss Mar- jorie Doherty. Secretary — Mr. Howard Brown. Treasurer — Mr. Howard Beattie. Representatives — Form I. — Mr. James Robinson. Form II.— Miss Tena B. Baldwin. Form III. — Miss Fern Gleeson. Form IV. — Miss Violet Gillespie. Form V. — Miss Velma Gregory. Form VI. — Miss Veronica Oullette. Form VII.— Mr. Ralph Martin. Editor of the Paper — Mr. J. Campbell Webster. President of First Term — Mr. Victor K. Croxford. Representatives of Athletic Societv — Miss Jessie Boyes, Eric M. Wilson. The Literary Society has proved a valuable asset of our school year, and we feel that in its functioning the real purpose of general culture and professional advancement has been carried out. Social Activities. Our present complex society demands an all-round development ot our powers. We strive to give to each side of our natures the necessary train- ing. In accordance with this development, the social nature must not be forgotten, and thus it is that social features play a worthy part in our school life. Soon after our arrival at the Normal School, an informal afternoon tea on the lawn afforded a delightful means of getting acquainted. The spirit of Hallowe ' en next called the student body together for an evening of amusement. Witches, ghosts, and other mysterious figures made their way to the scenes of festivity in the auditorium, where a programme appropriate to the occasion was enjoyed. Next came the judging of costumes, 1 1