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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1927 volume:

THE YEAR BOOK OF Class 1926-1927 Published by STUDENTS OF NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON The aristocratic virtues are gentleness, generosity, patience, fortitude, reticency, and a delicate consideration for others. LONDON NORMAL WM. PRENDERGAST, B. A., B. Pad, Principal Geography and Hygiene. To the Class of Twenty-seven: A Parting Gesture You change; life changes; it is ever so. IFE is a series of graduations: at each one you pass from one period or preparation to another. This is one of the most important for you, for by it you will, for the first time, be thrown entirely on your own re- sources in the matter of making a living. That you will be equal to the emergency, that you will carry the grade with something in reserve, I confidently expect. Never were the prospects of the school teacher brighter; never was he more highly appreciated than at present. Let us make him worthy of public confidence and appreciation. It is not required of every man and woman to be, or to do, something great. Most of us must content ourselves with humble tasks, but let us put our best into the performance. William Prendergast. 4 5 6 MISS D. EMERY Instructor, Art. MISS E. M. HAY, Instructor, Domestic Scien THE VALEDICTORY ' J HE close of this memorable year now draws nigh, and, reluctant as we are to face the fact, we realize that we must soon say adieu to this noble edifice and its pleasant associations. It is with much regret that we shall leave them behind in June. This year has been an epoch in our lives, the memory of which will not soon be erased. We are dismayed at the thought of bidding farewell to our Principal and the members of the Staff, whose suggestions have proved so beneficial to us day by day. Nothing can ever repay the debt we owe the masters. Their patience and sympathy have been boundless, their instruction invaluable. The full extent of this influence upon our lives cannot be estimated in material terms. In one corner of our minds there will ever remain kindly thoughts of our critic teachers. We shall remember with grateful appreciation those who have so graciously given of their store of experience that our seemingly insur- mountable difficulties might be more easily overcome. The social life of 1926-27 will soon have run its course. We are sorry to have to sever so soon the bonds of acquaint- ance but newly formed. However, many friendships have been established which, we hope, will prove lasting and which will be a constant reminder of delightful hours spent and incidents experienced while students together here. Although we have a feeling akin to pain at the thought of terminating our pleasant and profitable activities, we can- not fail to visualize the brighter side of this parting. It marks the attaining of a goal for which we have long striven. The future lies before us — a new life — an unexplored realm — and as we gaze upon the vista of the years to come, our hearts beat high with hopes of success. Doubts and fears may assail us, when we consider the responsibilities and cares that will rest upon our untried shoulders, and when we reflect that no one will then be near to lend a friendly hand and offer timely advice. If, however, we conscientiously perform our duties to the best of our ability, if we strive faithfully to live up to the ideals which have been set before us while in training here, in due time doubts and fears will vanish. May our ambitions be realized; may we, in the future, experience, not the regrets of failure, but the joys of achieved success; may we uphold the honor of the school, be a credit to her name, and prove ourselves worthy to be called graduates of the London Normal School. 8 From Left to Right — Doreen Spain, Poetry Editor; Kenneth Warren, Business Manager; Doris Carter, Humor and Valedictory Editor; Ethel Keats, Photography and Art Editor; Helen Bertrand, Sports Editor; Florence Blair, School Activities Editor; Harold Radford, Editor-in- Chief; (G. W. Hofferd, Staff Director; T. E. Clarke, Literary Critic). 9 Standing — Hazel Ross, Audrey Thompson, Bessie Spettigue, Helen Wilton, Marguerite Atkinson, Annie Smith, Alma Hallock, Evelyn Shillington, Carol Evans. Sitting — Jane Johnson, Bernice Wilcox, Ada Robertson, Mary Bolton, Marie Timpany, Edythe Shaufler, Mabel Holmes, Grace Scott. Bottom Row — Mary Fletcher, Mary Claus. 10 Standing — Frances Martin, Marie Guy, Ruby Munson, Doris Carter, Jean Edmondson, Lena Cline, Lily Chisholm. Catharine Duncanson, Eleanor Griffith, Agnes Webster. Sitting — Bessie Hacker, Edna Cooke, Ruby Emerson, Iola Floyd, Adelaide MacKenzie, Evelyn Downing, Jessie Carr, Patricia Alexander. Bottom Row — Helen Huggins, Edna Brush, (Evelyn Cronin). 11 12 Standing — Harold Watson, Finlay Stewart, Reginald Stewart, Robert McLeod, Jack Fair, Finlay Shackleton, Alex. Gilroy, Elmer Lick, Stuart Jacques, Preston Williams, James Kearns. Sitting — Gertrude Shilbe, Jean Pate, Mildred Morgan, Loreen Smith, Beatrice Williams, Lylyan Martin, Stuart Clark, Harold Radford. L3 Standing, Left to Right — Blanche Conway, Helen Oliver, Florence McEachren, Florence Blair, Geraldine Emerson Gertrude Holmes, Katherine Bain, Berna Clarke, Lettie Burgess, Jean Mclntyre, Gertrude Briggs, Alma McGregor. Sitting, Left to Right — Georgia Hogg, Marjorie Corless, May Linnell, Margaret Watson, Jessie McKellar, Ruby Atchison Dorothy Delmage, Evelyn Jackson, Nettie Alderman. 14 Standing, Left to Right — Lilian McDonald, Dorothy Smith, Beulah Small, Margaret Campbell, Jean McMillan, Beryl Hill, Bessie Beattie, Gertrude Booth. Sitting, Left to Right — Letitia Cuyler, Josephine Smith, Celestine McManus, Mildred McDonald, Edythe Davis, Alice Runnalls, Eileen Sisson, Grace Kains. Third Row, Sitting — Margaret Maitland, Arah Johnston. 15 Standing — Margaret Quarrie, Marion McKerrall, Pearl Shaw, Blanche Robhins, Madalana Mumford, Eleanor Mcintosh, Marie Sheppard, Mildred MacLennan. Sitting — Kathleen McGarvin, Helen Newcombe, Gladys Piggott, Rheita Seed, Eiieen Penhale, Jessie Murray, Marie Prior, Jean McNaughton. 20 22 Standing — Margaret Watterworth, Stuart Beattie, Kenneth Warren, Roy Macklem, Albert Heaton, James Daley, Wilbert McKean, Hugh Cunningham, Alice Sutton. Sitting — Helen Thomson, Mabel Toles, Winnifred Wood, Inez Vernon, Elsie Wearne, Elsie Walker Tane Tavlor (Clella Wiltsie, William McCallum). 23 School Activities FORM I. Six months ago we were a group of thirty-nine students with but one common bond, our linguistic abilities. Within a short time, however, this heterogeneous crowd had been moulded into a harmonious group, under the enthusiastic leadership of Miss Adelaide MacKenzie. It was then we began to contribute as a unit to the co-operative work of the Normal School. Being the first division, we were called upon to give the initial form contribution to the programs of the Literary Society; a historical pageant. Songs and dances in keeping with the quaint costumes of the different periods added interest. Again, as members of Form I., it was our privilege to entertain at the first inter-form function. The members of the Staff and the Normalites of Form VII. were our invited guests. In the early part of the evening games were played. Later a banquet was enjoyed. The toasts proposed and the replies given augured well for the success of these meetings in promoting the spirit of good fellowship in the Normal. We played a part, too, in the sports of the school. Miss Ruby Emerson was elected leader in these activities for the girls of the Normal School. The basketball team, of which Miss Emerson is the captain, has selected some of its players from our form. To begin the New Year joyfully, a merry party, consisting of the students of our form, went to the Grand Theatre on January sixth. The play, Charlie ' s Aunt, was one of wit and humor. Miss Grace Scott was elected form representative for the second term. Miss Frances Martin suc- ceeded Miss Mary Fletcher as form editor for the school paper. Miss Carol Evans attended the At Home of our sister school at Stratford. For the London Normal At Home, Miss Agnes Webster was a convener for the decorations committee. In February we made two interesting visits, one to London Technical School, the other to the McCormick Biscuit Factory. On March eleventh, Miss Adelaide MacKenzie and Miss Lena Cline successfully supported the negative side of a debate, Resolved that China is justified in her treatment of Foreign Powers. On March 18th Form I. were again called upon to provide the program for the Literary Society. The meeting lent itself well to a Saint Patrick ' s program. A suitable atmosphere for the Irish music provided was created through the artistic decorations of the stage. The five delegates appointed to attend the opening session of the Court in the interests of the History Class were: Miss Grace Scott, Miss Lena Cline, Miss Doris Carter, Miss Adelaide MacKenzie, Miss Agnes Webster. Four soft-ball teams have been organized from our Form. These will take part in the sports of the School until the 1926-27 Normal year is over. FORM II. On Friday, November twenty-six, Form II. had charge of the program of the Literary Society. The introductory part, directed by Miss Ula MacKenzie, was taken by the girls, who, in suitable costumes, dramatized various old-time and popular songs while they were sung from behind the scenes. This ended with an original composition, a greeting to the students, sung by the entire group. Following this, Mr. Duffin and Mr. Boyce pre- sented a humorous skit, after which the boys pre- sented a shadow play entitled Cannibals and Missionary Meat. This clever presentation, directed by Mr. Finlay Stewart, displayed much originality and was also insrtuctive by way of show- ing the students what may be done in the line of moving pictures with a strong light and a sheet as the only equipment. On Monday evening, March seven, the Form II. students entertained the members of the Staff and the students of Form VI. at a delightful party in the gymnasium, which was tastefully decorated with crimson and gold streamers. The decorating was supervised by Mr. Elmer Lick. Guests were welcomed by Miss Lacuta Munday, Mr. Duffin and Mr. Pullen. In charge of the enter- tainment was Miss Agnes McNeill. The early part of the evening was spent in enjoyable games, followed by dancing. At nine o ' clock the guests were invited to the luncheon room, where safely shaded lights and candles made a pleasing spectacle. The refresh- ment committee, supervised by Miss Ula Mac- Kenzie, served the guests at small tables, which displayed the school colors in gold paper and red candles. At eleven o ' clock ended one of the most successful social events of the year. The meeting of the Literary Society of April the first took the form of a Mock Trial, in charge of the students of Form II. The charge against the prisoner, Mr. Gordon Duffin, was that of mudering the King ' s English and, as the students had recently visited the courthouse while the spring assizes were in session, it was possible to give a very real presentation of court procedure. Mr. Eldon Bicum acted as judge and Mr. Finlay Stewart and Mr. Elmer Lick were attorneys for the Crown and defense, respectively. Several witnesses appeared for each side, and the evidence produced was both interesting and humorous. Before the close of the meating the jury returned with the verdict of guilty, and the sentence was imposed by the judge. FORM III. The Social Career of Form III. was swift and short — beginning and ending with an afternoon tea on May 10, 1927. Swift, because our only social function was decided upon, planned and carried out in twenty-eight hours, to be exact. Short, because it was the only social affair in which the form, as a whole, indulged. Misses Marjorie Corless and Bul ' ih Small received the guests from Form V., while Miss Hay and Miss Gahan poured tea from a table centred with a large bouquet of red and yellow tulips. The color scheme, which was carried out again in the deco- ration of the lights and table, conveyed at once an effect of both spring and school spirit. Form III. also contributed its bit toward the Literary Society meetings of Friday afternoons. When we were first called upon to provide the program, we tried to display the dramatic ability hi various members of the form. This found a favorable outlet in a one-act comedy by Booth Tarkington, called Station Y. Y. Y. Y. Mem- bers of the cast included Misses Mae Linnell, Josephine Smith, Letitia Cuyler, Ruby Atchison, Dorothy Dulmage, Arah Johnston, Florence McFachern, Alma McGregor. Others who assisted with necessary but unseen work were Misses Grace Kains, Jean Mclntyre, Marjorie Corless, and Nettie Alderman. Our second offering to the Literary programs took the form of a Patriotic Pageant. Every member of the form, available, was used to represent the growth of Canada from the time of the Redskins and Jacques Cartier; through the settlement of various pioneers; through Confederation and the subsequent union of the whole Dominion down to Canada of the present day. This representation of a noble history was fitly concluded by a song, For Canada and the King. Now the school year is drawing rapidly to a close and our social functions are a thing of the distant past. We, the happy members of a form, outwardly carefree but inwardly conscientious, hope that our efforts have given pleasure to some of our school-fellows of 1926-7. 24 FORM [V. The program of the first meeting of the Literary Society in 1927 was presented by the girls of Form IV. A pantomine, The Love Affair of Manual Del Papulo, and The Summer (iirl Minstrels, were the main features of the afternoon. When the curtain was drawn, the Minstrels, dressed in summer costumes, entered carrying their suitcases, camp stools and parasols. They all sang In the Good Old Summer Time as they seated themselves about the stage. Miss Jean Raird as Miss Centre of Attraction entered and introduced the Summer (iirl Minstrels. Miss Margaret Drake as Miss Fluffy and Miss Irene Dickson were the first end men of the afternoon. They displayed their wit and humor in the many local hits on the students and members of the staff. The second end men. Mrs. Votes for Women, Miss Sadie Anderson, and Miss Swat the Fly, Miss Helen Corless, were then introduced. Miss Anderson posed as a ventriloquist, and the audience was awestricken by her powers. Miss Corless acted in a languid way throughout the play, and this added greatly to the humor of her speeches. The musical part of the program consisted of popular songs and ballads given by the entire company, which included the comb and kazoo orchestra. The minstrels closed their parasols and camp stools and circled the stage while they sang Good-bye Normalites. The soul-stirring tragedy-drama The Love Affair of Manual Del Papulo, was then pre- sented. Miss Helen Bertrand introduced the characters in the order of their appearance. The first charac- ter was Manual Del Papulo, the villain. Miss Winnifred Barron displayed remarkable masculine acting as she played the part of this black-bearded, double-dyed villain. The next winsome maiden, Zingarella, was presented. Miss Rosella Dodge played this part in her own quiet but pleasing manner. Then our heroine, Maggie, sweet and innocent ' entered. Miss Rose Marie Bezaire represented this character in a demure but irresistable way. Our dashing young hero, Patrick, was then introduced. The lively manner of Miss Helen Corless. as she dashed about the stage, made one wish to be the imprisoned maiden whom he later bravely rescues. The girls acted the story while Miss Bertrand read the drama which took the form of a pantomine. The girls of the form taking part were: Manuel Del Papulo, Winnifred Barron; Zingarella, Rosella Dodge; Maggie, Rose Marie Benzaire; Patrick, Helen Corless; Time, Carmen Campion and Jean Col well; Hours, Jessie Allan; Sun, Elva Axford; Darkness, L. Pearl Campbell; Curtain, Hazel Dodge and Sadie Anderson. On the afternoon of February 21, 1927, Form IV. entertained Form II. at an afternoon tea. The members of the staff and their wives were also in attendance. The room was prettily decorated with yellow and mauve. The same color scheme was carried out in the arrangement of the table. Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. McKone presided over the serving table and poured tea. A social hour was spent after tea had been served. The members of Form IV. gave a short program consisting of readings, solos and duets. The success of the afternoon was greatly due to the capable supervision of Miss Hay. Officers of Form IV., 1926-27: Form Representa- tives, Miss S. Anderson and Miss Eva Adams; School Activities Secretary. Miss Hazel Dodge; Sports Editor for Year Book, Miss Helen Bertrand; Pianist, Miss Margaret Drake. FORM Y. We are the girls of Form Y. Throughout our eventful year at London Normal we have spent many enjoyable moments in work and play. May we relate our activities so that in after years we shall read herein and relive the very joyous occasions of our Normal term. The first meeting of the form was called to elect a representative for the Literary Society. Miss Duckworth was elected to this office, which she capably filled during the term. Questions of interests to the form were discussed semi-monthly by the students, and through the co-operation of every member much help was derived. Two basketball teams were selected and entered in the inter-form finals. The players were out- classed by a small margin in a fast game, but the form was represented on the Normal team in the defence line. The first activity in which Form V. appeared before the Normal audience was the presentation of The R-A-I-N-B-O-W Kimona Society. The main characters in this play were cleverly presented by Misses Harding, Huffman, Keats and Law. Miss Harding, the maid, in her humorous acting delighted the audience. The minor parts were taken by Misses Forbes, Graham, Higgs, Hyland and Loucks. Much of the success was due to the leadership and direction of Misses Harris, James and Johnson. Miss Duckworth, who has taken a prominent part in a number of Wossa debates and oratorical contests, represented the Normal School as leader of the affirmative in a debate with Western Uni- versity. The subject was Resolved that Musso- lini ' s dictatorship is detrimental to the best interests of Italy. Marked ability and a wide knowledge of the subject was shown by the only debator of the fair sex. In the literary programs this group of thirty young ladies has been quite active. Miss Keats read an inspiring number. Miss Forbes, in her piano solos, created a longing for the old melodies. Sister Cordula, Misses Duckworth, Finlay, Harris and Holmes delivered instructive oral compositions to the aspiring students. The joke section of the 1926 school paper was managed by Miss Hyland, and the sporting news in the Blue Jay was capably edited by Miss James. Miss Law repre- sented the form on the new Literary Society Executive for 1927. A number of hiking expeditions in the early dawning of the delightful spring days has made us more familiar with the great field of nature, and has thus broadened our educational sphere. Although we have not had an opportunity to entertain our friends of other forms at a social tea, we hope to prove on some not far distant date that civilized man cannot live without cooks. Lauretta Hyland. FORM VI. Form VI. provided the program of the Literary Society on Friday, February the eighteenth. The curtains were drawn to disclose the huge, red- backed Family Album that the Form had brought to entertain the audeince. Kathleen Marr and Isabel McLachlan provided appropriate music for each picture, as the leaves were turned. On the first page, Canada was personified by- Marie Prior, crowned with maple leaves and carrying a sheaf of wheat, while a chorus behind the scenes sang The Maple Leaf Forever. On page two, as The Sailor ' s Hornpipe sounded, we found The Navy represented by Madelon Parking in a jaunty sailor outfit. Then the music changed to Oh Where, Oh Where is My Little Dog Gone? and the cute little Dutchman we discovered on the next page was Dorothy Miller. Blanche Robbins made a charming Mother Machree, while Kathleen McGarvin sang the song of that name. The Irish Washerwoman was Eileen Penhale, and the Scotch lassie, Jessie Murray. 25 Pearl Shaw presonified Evangeline, while Eleanor Mcintosh gave a reading from the poem Evange- line. The Lady With the Lamp was repre- sented by Marion McKerrall as The Rose in No Man ' s Land was sung by Marie Sheppard. The heathen Chinee who followed to the music of Hi Le Hi Lo was Laura Moran; the Maid of far Japan who posed for the Japanese National Anthem was Helen Newcombe. Margaret Moralee personified Youth, while Blossom Powell gave an excellent reading en itled Youth. A chorus sang while Mildred McGugan posed as Juanita. Uncle Sam, who appeared when the Star- Spangled Banner was played, was Jean McCrae. The French Madame was Eileen Penhale. The music changed to Just Like a Gypsy, and there, in fantastic costumes, were Margaret Quarrie and Gladys McEachern. Then we heard Redwing, and just as we expected on the next page was a real Hiawatha with feathers and bow and arrow, in whom we recognized Isabel McLachlan. The next picture was striking — so striking that if we had not known it was only a picture, when we heard Show That Fellow the Door and saw Madalana Mumford with huge rolling-pin upraised, we would surely have flown to the rescue of the cowering Jiggs — otherwise Rheita Seed. When the strains of Lohengrin ' s Bridal Chorus sounded the page was turned to show a winsome bride and a handsome groom, Mildred McLennan and Daisy Spain. In pose and costume of a pickaninny Eloise Steadman made a typical Topsy while the chorus sang Way Down in Alabama. Just when the last page had been turned all the characters came to life and filed off the stage singing Hi O the Merrio. Form VI. entertained the members of the staff and their wives, and the students of Form III. at an afternoon tea on Tuesday, March the twenty-second. Miss Mcintosh, Miss Parking and Miss Marr received the guests. The tea-room was decorated in green in honor of St. Patrick. This color scheme was carried out in the lunch served, while the table at which Mrs. Prendergast and Mrs. Pickles poured tea was ornamented with pink and white carnations. FORM VII. Form VII. provides the program for the Literary Society. Form VII. was the last to entertain the Literary Society, and no doubt some good work was expected from us. Our first item was a two-part song, I know a Bank, to the music by Charles E. Horn. We worked very hard at this difficult piece. As it was extremely well rendered its success balanced the comparative failure of the rest of the program. This was composed of vocal and instrumental items, dancing and readings. An effort was made to make this latter part a minstrel show, and our fault lay in this. We hope to have the opportunity, before June, of showing the school what we are really capable of. On Monday, January 17th, Form VII. enter- tained Form IV., and the members of the Staff and their wives, at an afternoon tea. This was the second of a series of such social entertainments. The guests were received by Miss L. Thomson and Mr. R. Macklem. Mrs. Clarke and Mrs. White poured tea, while a committee headed by Miss E. Wearne and Miss H. Thomson served dainty refreshments. The room was decorated in pink and yellow. Carnations and daffodils formed the centrepiece of the table, four tall yellow candles completing the ornamentation. The lights were shaded with pink, and altogether the result was exceedingly pretty. Miss Hay supervised the arrangements, and it is to her that we owe the success of our tea. We hope that the entertainment was instrumental in strengthening the friendships w r hich are daily being formed at the Normal School. Form VII. was first represented formally at the Literary Society on December 3rd, when we debated with Form II the following subject: Resolved that Rome did more for modern civi- lizat ' on than Greece. Miss Jean Pate and Mr. Preston Williams, of Form II., took the affirmative, and their rivals of Form VII. were Miss Margaret Watterworth and Mr. John Ferguson. The time allowance of five minutes for each debater was hardly sufficient for such an important subject. Miss Carol Evans was chosen as judge for Form II., while Form VII. chose James Daley as j ' jdg°. Mr. Hofferd, chosen by the executive as neutral judge, gave the decision in favor of Form II. The Literary Society On October 1st, 192G, a meeting was held in the auditorium for the purpose of organizing the Literary Society for the first term. Miss Gahan explained the constitution of the Society. The Executive elected for the first term was: Hon. President, Mr. A. Stevenson; President. Mr. M. Cline; Vice- President, Mr. J. Daly; Secretary Miss M. Campbell: Treasurer, Miss B. Wilcox The form representatives were: Form I., Miss A. McKenzie; Form II., Mr. F. Stewart; Form III., Miss N. Alderman; Form IV., Miss Anderson; Form V., Miss E. Duckworth; Form VI., Miss E. Steadman; Form YIL, Mr. H. Cunningham. On alternate Fridays the program was provided by the forms, taken in numerical order. The Executive arranged the programs for the other meetings, the main feature of these being speeches by the students on varied and interesting subjects. We appreciate these addresses in that we gain a general knowledge of things we hitherto knew litte about. While the programs provided by the forms were, on the whole, good, they were not particularly literary in character However, as this fault is now being corrected, without doubt we shall have some excellent work before June. After the Christmas vacation a new Executive was elected. The members were: Hon. President, Mr. W. Prendergast; President. Mr. G. Duffin; Vice- President, Miss J. Edmondson; Secretary, Miss C. Evans; Treasurer, Miss M. Claus. The new form representatives were: Form I., Miss G. Scott; Form II., Mr. H. Pullen; Form III., Miss M. Corless; Form IV., Miss E. Adams; Form V., Miss M. Law; Form VI., Miss E. Mackintosh; Form VII., Miss L. Thompson. Mr. E. Lick was elected Editor of the school paper, now called The Blue Jay. The Executive has not been in office very long, but it is building high on the splendid foundation laid by its predecessor. The school paper has improved greatly, is read extremely well, and is exceedingly popular. The success of the Hallowe ' en Masquerade and the At Home is proof of the sincerity and energy with which both Executives have worked. Undoubtedly the Literary Society has been beneficial in many ways to the Normal School. It has afforded practice in parliamentary procedure and in public speaking. It has strengthened anew the friendships which we have formed while at the Normal School. Lastly it has provided a happy ending to each happy week of the Normal year. Elsie M. Wearne, Form Seven. 26 1ST TERM LITERARY SOCIETY First Row— M. Campbell H.Cunningham B.Wilcox F.Stewart E.Duckworth J.Daley G. Booth Sec. Treas. Yice-Pres. Second Row — A. McKenzie M. Cline N. Alderman Mr. Stevenson E. Steadman Pres. Hon. Pres. 27 2ND TERM LITERARY SOCIETY Standing — Harry Pullen, Eva Adams, Marjorie Corless, Ina Law, Eleanor Mcintosh, Lillian Thompson. Sitting — Carol Evans (Sec), Gordon Duffin (Pres.), Mary Claus (Treas.), Mr. Prendergast (Hon. Pres.), Jean Edmonson (Vice- Pres.). 28 Boys ' Athletic Activities Early in the term, the same problem of discover- ing the athletic abilities of the men students had to be faced. From the outset, sports were entered into in a truly earnest manner. As it was late in the season, interest in the field of basketball was most prev- alent. Not many days had elapsed, when Mr. Roy Macklem, an extremely enthusiastic worker, had the young men thinking of forming a school team. One cannot estimate the interest taken, or the efforts exhibited by Mr. Macklem, in organiz- ing a successful team. As a result, the boys formed an Athletic Association. The important office of president was ably filled by Mr. Macklem. Very soon a number of the boys eager to develop a strong school team, tried out for it. The material looked very hopeful. These boys, too, were from different cities and had played different rules. Rut it was with the co-operation of each member that the noted Normal Team was organ- ized. Undoubtedly the boys selected the most com- petent player as captain of their team: Mr. Roy Macklem. Shortly afterwards the gymnasium became the scene of very frequent practices. Mr. Harry Pullen, Mr. Roy Macklem and Mr. Alex. Gilroy formed a trio of splendid forwards on the team. The defense was well supported by Mr. Albert Heaton and Mr. Murray Merritt. Assistance rendered by the substitute players, Mr. Hugh Cunningham and Mr. Maurice Cline, was extremely valuable. Mr. Macklem, our captain, was a very energetic player. His ability to think and act quickly was admirable. He always played a good game, ever- ready, and always on the job. His effective passes and sure shots placed the team where it is to-day. A dashing young player was our Harry. His celever passes and rapid travelling on the floor made him an outstanding player. Many times we were spellbound as Harry unexpectedly dropped the ball through the ring, from the centre of the floor. In Alex. Gilroy we found a very reliable player. At all times he was good-natured and a good sportsman. He never wearied in his well-doing. Mr. Merritt and Mr. Heaton were our husky- defense players. They were clean, steady players, and each kept one eye on the ball and one on his man. Mr. Cline and Mr. Cunningham were used quite frequently in the games, and both played exception- ally well. Mr. Cline played his position unusually well on many occasions, particularly in the game with Toronto Normal. Sonny. the smallest player on the team, was possessed with a strong, fighting spirit, eager for success. The team secured many games soon after its formation. The boys had a real practice once a week, at least, in our gymnasium. The basketball season opened with four straight victories. The first of the games was with the Olympics of Knox Church. This was followed by strong opposition from Western University Arts ' 27, Strathroy C. I., and South C. I. The game with Strathroy C. I. was extremely closely contested, the Normalites gaining a one-point lead when the final whistle sounded. However, since it is better for a winning team to lose a game or two, by losing the next two games the Normal team was greatly benefited. The Olympics and Meds ' 28 defeated us, with the result that the boys gained a stronger ambition to go over the top. 29 Mr. Mc. Macklem ' s untiring efforts in coaching, the boys were in splendid form to enter the No- Lo-We-No League. This league consisted of the Northern Life Insurance Co., London Life Insurance Co., Westervelts and the Normal School. In the first two games played in this league the Normalites were successful over the Northern Life and London Life teams, but later were defeated by Westervelts. The boys were pleased in having their first inter-Normal game with Stratford. The Normal boys showed great ability and form; the passes and the shots were excellent, the final score being in our favor 21-18. The visitors played an ex- ceedingly clean and fast game. The visiting and home teams enjoyed a social evening at the close of the games. The Aylmer High School presented close com- petition for our team. From the first minute of the game, the play was fast. Because excellent team work and good combination never fail, our team was victorious 20-17. The outstanding game was with Toronto Normal. This game was played in the Jarvis St. Collegiate. The teams were so equally matched, they checked so carefully that it was hard to decide which was the better team. The Londoners worked calmly but thoughtfully throughout the game. Cline gave the team a good send off, dropping the ball through the ring several times. Quick, accurate passes between Macklem and Pullen, together with skillful shooting, account for many of the points scored. Merritt and Heaton were in exceptionally good form. They checked up closely and let nothing slip by. For many moments the score wavered. With the fixed determination of winning our boys came through with flying colors, the score being 25-23. This was a memorable day in their course of basketball. The basketball season was closed with a game with the Westervelts played in the Y. M. C. A. Everyone remarked about the splendid showing our team made in defeating this team 25-14. The close of the season was just as bright as its opening. Inter-form teams were organized, and the games were carried out with a very friendly spirit. Our boys had certainly established a worthy record. We are all proud of the splendid showing they had made during their short basketball career. On April 1, the basketball season was brought to a final close by the girls ' and boys ' teams sponsor- ing a delightful social evening. Girls ' Athletic Activities Play up! Play up! and play the game. No real progress can be made in human affairs without the spirit of co-operation. The spirit necessary for such moral and social progress can be obtained only through team play, and thus we find it an essential factor in school activities. To dis- play this spirit in team play, youth must be provided with a trained mind, a keen eye, and a skilled hand, all of which work harmoniously. In no better way can a youth analyze situations precisely, think quickly, or act promptly than by partaking in sport. He learns to concentrate his powers on the task he wishes to do successfully. And in no better way can he learn that victory is attained only through a fixed determination to do one ' s utmost. A sound body tends to develop a sound mind capable of solving problems that confront him in life. Putting forth every effort for a sound body will ultimately lead to success and happiness. With these purposes in mind, the Girls ' Athletic Association was formed early in the year. We arrived in the fall from all centres, and unacquainted with each other. Naturally the problem of finding out who and who were not athletically inclined presented itself. Moreover, even when the team representing our school was selected, it was com- posed of players from various schools using dif- ferent rules. After a little practice, however, our girls displayed exceedingly good form and ability. The society was fortunate in securing as its president an enthusiastic member — Miss Ruby Emerson. Mr. McKone rendered very valuable assistance in aiding us to organize a school team. It was with a feeling of gratitude that we received his kindly suggestions of combination and team play. In the beginning two teams were formed, but as the weeks passed by, ten faithful members turned out to practice. The Misses Ruby Emerson, Jeanne Edmondson, Georgina Hogg, Mary Claus and Mary Fletcher composed the forward line. The Misses Mary Bolton, Carol Evans, Helen Bertrand, Kathleen McGarvin, and Laurette Hyland constituted the strong defence line. It was unanimously decided at the first practice to have Miss Emerson fill the position of captain. Ruby ' s good sportsmanship and enthusiasm in the game led her team to victory on many occasions, and she proved to be the backbone of our team. Her encouraging words and unconquerable spirit account for the many victories the team has to record. She was noted for her exceptional ability in scoring. She played the running shot which seldom failed to score. In Georgina Hogg, we found a cool, dependable player. Many times she created breathless mo- ments for the spectators when she dropped the ball through the netting of the standard rings, from long distances. A quiet but very active player was Miss Jeanne Edmondson. On the court she was as quick as a flash. At all times she showed good sportsman- ship. The defence was strongly upheld by Miss Mary Bolton. Mary ' s rapid travelling on the court and effective passes were a noteworthy feature of her playing. Miss Carol Evans was an energetic and willing player. At all times she was an enthusiastic member of the team, playing a dashing game. Misses Kathleen McGarvin and Laurette Hyland as guards; Misses Mary Claus and Mary Fletcher as forwards, were four reliable substitutes, any of whom could be used without weakening the team in the slightest. In order to provide mass opportunity, a basket- ball team from each of the seven forms was organ- ized. This inter-form competition created much excitement and enthusiasm. Many of the games were played in our gym- nasium, but a number were played outside the school. The school team did not enter into any league, but received enough challenges to keep it constantly engaged. In every game the girls displayed the spirit of team work and fair play. The combination used by the three forwards was most effective, and that used by the guards was exceptionally good. The games played with the various University teams from the Arts classes always attracted a large number of spectators. These games always afforded the girls close competition. They were usually played in the Oxford Street or Medical School Gymnasium. Except in a very few cases, the Normal team was successful. The girls ' victories over the Technical School and the Wester- velt Juniors well deserve praise. Each encounter with the South Collegiate presented strong oppo- sition. Out of four games our team was successful in two. We were delighted to have the opportunity of playing some teams outside of the city. We had the pleasure of meeting Strathroy C. I. in our gym. Our girls defeated this team quite easily, but the game was fast and well played by both teams. This was follo wed by the visit of the Stratford Normal team to our school. The players were fairly well matched. Throughout the first half, the score was very even, but in the latter half, L. N. S. scored repeatedly. The Stratford girls were good sports and they put up a good fight. Even though our score was much higher, the game remained exciting to its close. The most interesting game play ed out of the city was with Toronto Normal School. We were very fortunate in being able to take this trip. No doubt, a closer relationship between the Normal Schools resulted. In this game the odds were against our team. During the first half the Torontonians willingly agreed to play by our rules. At half time the score was tied. Our girls played by Toronto ' s rules in the second period. This proved quite a drawback to our team, because the rules were unfamiliar and puzzling. Our opponents showed superior combination in these rules, and we were finally defeated. Our girls have played the game creditably, and in so doing demonstrated the existence of a school spirit that will he carried away with them. The girls were loyal to the captain and to their work, and out of that loyalty has grown the larger loyalty to our school. 30 Special Art Class You must have seen them Saturday mornings, those studious-looking young men and women rushing along with hastening steps to the Normal School. Seeing them once you would never forget them — ponderous portfolios under one arm, draw- ing pads clutched in the other hand, while paint cloths floated from a pocket. As they hurried along you could not fail to notice the I-hope-I ' m- not-late expression as well as a virtuous one on the faces of these students. The latter expression was present because they felt they had a real reason for looking that way, for were they not sacrificing their Saturday mornings which might have been spent reading Science of Ed., writing long letters home or possibly — but not very probably — catching up on their lost sleep to toil away in the Art Room. Yes, these (you must have guessed it) make up the Special Art Class, and from what we have just said and from what has been rumored, we know their slogan is Art for Art ' s sake. No mercenary motive prompted them to do this special work. Of course not. But, let us not question the reason — it is just as well sometimes — many beneficial and happy hours have been spent in the Art Room, where Miss Emery and Mrs. Cryderman made the work so delightful and interesting that the students f orgot mercenary motives, dropped their virtuous ex- pressions, and became firm believers in Art for Art ' s sake. The Special Art Class owe a great deal to these two teachers, who were indefatigable in their efforts to help the students in their work. They were patient and optimistic, too, as they often did their best to see a promising stroke or idea in what really appeared to be a conglomeration of color and lines. Indeed, I am sure I may safely say that not one of the Special Art Students regrets the Saturday mornings spent at the Normal School. At the end of the term when they open that ponderous portfolio and survey the result of their labors, surely they will not be chided if the virtuous look half returns, and if they poetically murmur When Duty whispers, ' lo thou must, ' The youth replied ' I can ' . Mary R. Fletcher, Form I. The B. A. Course By Extra-Mural and Summer School Study For the past forty years teachers, ministers and others unable to attend the winter session of the universities have been assisted to higher academic qualifications through the extension service of Queen ' s University. The extramural and summer school courses offered are the result of a long period of adaptation and prog- ress. Last year over 800 men and women from all parts of Canada were registered for extramural work during the winter and 533 were in attendance at summer school. Queen ' s considers the student ' s aptitudes and preferences. Teachers desiring to make any of the subjects of English, Classics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Economics, History, Mathematics and the Sciences their special field of study may do so. Examinations are held in April and September and are the same as for intramural students. Registration for the next extramural term may be made an y time before September 10. The Summer School, which forms a part of the summer extramural term, is held from July 6 to August 17. For further information write to The Director of Extension Courses, Queen ' s University, Kingston, Ontario. The At Home The annua! Norma! At Home was held in the Masonic Temple on Friday, the eleventh of February. As it is the outstanding social event of the year, every effort was put forth to make it a success. The evening was spent in dancing, in which nearly five hundred guests participated. The ballroom was prettily decorated in the school colors of crimson and gold. Clusters of red and yellow balloons, which were later freed to float out amoung the dancers, and streamers float- ing from softly-shaded lights, were loosely fastened around the balcony, seemed to transfer it into a veritable fairyland. Shortly after nine o ' clock, dancing was begun with the Grand March led by Mrs. Prendergast and Mr. Gordon Duffin, President of the Literary Society. The beautiful and brightly colored dresses of the ladies intermingling with the dark suits of the gentlemen, as the happy crowd moved to some sprightly fox-trot or dreamy moonlight waltz, only added to the magic of the gay scene. Guests were present from Toronto and Stratford Normal Schools. Miss Jean Bruce and Mr. Brownlee represented Toronto, and Miss Lorenza Dempsey and Mr. Fred Eidt represented Stratford. In the banquet hall where lunch was served at midnight, the crimson and gold color scheme of the ballroom was carried out in the table decorations. After lunch everyone returned to the ballroom where, without the formality of programs, dancing was resumed until two o ' clock. Much of the success of the function is due to the various committees who, in co-operation with the student body, spared no efforts to make the At Home an event long to be remembered by the teachers-in-training of 1926-27. Mr. Eldon Bicum in charge of invitations and finances, Miss Agnes Webster directing the decorations, and Miss Marjorie Corless and Miss Ula MacKenzie as joint convenors of the refreshment committee were very capably supervised by Mr. Murray Merritt, as general convenor of all the committees. The Orthophonic Victrola Music hath charms . So one would have thought observing our auditorium from its portals on Fri. morning. In groups of twos, threes and fours the hook-laden scholars strolled to their places for opening exercises. As the gong sounded the throng hushed its many voices, awaiting morning prayer. Presently from behind the curtain there pealed forth the soft strains of At Peace With the World, by Jesse Crawford. The curtain parted and an Orthophonic Yictrola stood sedately forth, revealing the mystery. The applause from the students called forth a marti al strain, as presently Sousa ' s band played for us. This was the signal to disperse. After its formal introduction the Orthophonic Victrola became the student ' s friend. In periods of recreation or when called on duty its unfailing response endeared it to the London Normal School. And lo! an evil day came, on which for business reasons we were about to be separated. Also on that same day appeared a man who knew what this parting would mean, and so our new-found friend remained. But to this gratis pleasure there must come an end. We are on the eve of a big venture. The kind and efficient efforts of our music master, Mr. Dickenson, have enabled the students to present a musical concert by talented artists, with a choir of Norma! voices. With the returns the Orthophonic Victrola becomes ours to bequeath to future Normal students in memory of their ' 27 forerunners. Hallowe ' en Social It was an eerie night. From out the brooding sky a suspicious moon cast an occasional, frightened glance upon the earth. Tall and stately, rearing its head above the shadows of the sentinel pines, the gaunt old maples, and the dense shrubbery, stood the Normal School. Its many windows threw fitful glances into the outside world. To- night is All Hallows Eve, and the staff and students intend to celebrate the occasion with due ceremony. From the north, the south, the east, and the west, glided dark figures. All paths led to the main entrance of the brightly-lighted building. Many things may happen in a night when witches walk, but the very strangest was the action of a very innocent-looking mat at the front door. For one short hour it received a mystic power, so thrilling that Gay Columbine, the Gypsy Queen, the Flower Girl, our Spanish cousins, and many others of that gay and jocund company shrieked aloud, as they stepped upon its electrified metallic ribs. The lower hall itself rejoiced in a profusion of black and gold. Mother Witch, on her inevitable broomstick, chased frisky black cats around every light and pillar. Gay pumpkin faces smiled broadly on the peculiar sights they saw. One by one strange figures from the historic past entered to mingle with romantic contempo- raries, or with others, of different clime and differ- ent time. Columbus beheld once more the fierce and savage redskin. Dreamy Spanish maidens drifted arm in arm with their stately Grecian sis- ters. The whimsical little Dutch girl, in quaint peaked hat and w r ooden shoes, listened open- mouthed to the glowing talesof the gay buccaneer. On the second floor one might have had his or her fortune told by mysterious gypsy maidens, who sat silently in a little room, dark save for the uncertain light which flickered through the eyes, noses and mouths of two yellow-faced, grinning pumpkins. All things which one had done or left undone were called up before him, but it was more than one ' s conscience that pricked him before he left those mystic seers. The first item on the program proper was the Grand March. No Hallowe ' en party could be com- plete without a Grand March, but seldom does one see such variety of costumes, or such a display of originality as was beheld on this particular oc- casion. The carefully masked procession slowly wended its way down the right stair, through the laboratory and up the other stair. Mother Goose, marching with little Lord Fauntleroy, kept an ever-watchful eye on her charges from the land of the Nursery Rhyme. The Queen of Hearts and the Roguish Knave found their way around the tables, followed by Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch, who was rapidly relating for the benefit of a dismal-looking ghost the latest gossip in the world of mortal men. A dainty rainbow maiden smiled gaily at a group of pretty flower girls who tripped down the stairs, followed by a very shy, demure, old-fashioned lassie. The ghost who laid clammy hands upon one, rattled his chains, fright- ening poor Miss Muffet far more than the spider ever did, and almost causing her to upset a tiny fairy in her haste to get away. In the upper hall a part of the staff and a few visitors were doing their very best to select the winning costume from the chaotic maze that 33 Summer ikfjool University of Western Ontario, London July 4— Aug. 13 6 delightful weeks of recreation and study. 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Every provision has been made to assist teachers. For descriptive literature write to W. J. Dunlop, Director, University Extension, Uni- versity of Toronto, Toronto 5. passed before them. Finally they selected Miss Brown, who appeared as a gay Mexican girl, as the best dressed lady. The gentleman ' s prize was awarded to a savage redskin, wild enough to strike terror into any heart, but who proved to be none other than the genial Mr. Daley. One very enjoyable event was a play presented by a few Normalites, carefully trained by Miss Gahan. The play was entitled Autumn Bloom- ing. Miss Munday made a perfectly sweet old lady whose very wish was sacrificed to her children, until she blossomed out in the autumn tide of life, under the influence of the erratic Miss Murdy, played by Miss Steadman. Miss Steadman por- trayed to perfection the role of a rather peculiar little lady, who believed in Women ' s Rights, and was just different. Mr. Cunningham. Miss Mc- Garvin and Mr. Heaton acted well the roles of the rather selfish children, who were very different fn character but alike in these respects, that they were very selfish and a great care to their widowed mother Miss Pate, as the maid, showed to per- fection her supreme disgust of things in general. Following the play, the masqueraders were given paper and pencils to work out riddles and puzzles. Miss Ula MacKenzie was successful in getting more than any other competitor, and was awarded first prize. This evening of pure fun was brought to a close with a very dainty lunch of sandwiches, coffee, pumpkin pie and apples. The evening was nearly over. Many of the merrymakers were beginning to depart, casting reluctant glances upon the scene of their recent pleasures. With the party still fresh in our minds, many were the happy discussions held on the fol- lowing morning when the students met again. A regret voiced by one student re-echoed all morning in the minds of his associates and premeated the air of the Normal School that day, Isn ' t it too bad that Hallowe ' en comes but once a year? Getting Acquainted Reception The building was beautiful; the tower was im- posing; the Masters were dignified; the work was interesting: the whole mechanism was running smoothly, but the students were besieged by — Loneliness. The Spirit of Loneliness prevailed — whining over the wood for puzzles and elephants in the Manual Training Room; stalking behind a freshman ascending the huge stairway; sitting with a cold shoulder beside the Timid One in the Assembly; peering hideously through the skylights of the Gym; or perching with glee in the Art Room. It created a very uncomfortable atmosphere in these austere halls, which took a paternal pride in the countless numbers of happy friendships formed there. Now , children, gather close around the fire and I shall tell you how this Spirit was dragged merci- lessly from its favorite haunts and punished for its spiteful tricks. To begin right at the beginning, the Masters were really quite a human lot and arranged to have a reception on the lawn for these latest hopefuls. Everything was going to be ideal for getting acquainted, and the spectre, Loneliness, was going to be pushed heartlessly into the ether. Miss Gahan was so positive of this that she arranged lor a delightful luncheon; Mr. Hofferd and Mr. McKone were so equally positive that they busied themselves in arranging some suitable outdoor games. The Lonesomes, themselves, ventured to taunt the spectre, by boldly adorning their persons with tags bearing name and address. The Magic failed! Of course, you must know th at this Spirit was aged and hoary, not to be frightened away by mere plans and preparations. Also it has been w hispered abroad that the weather man is the slave of the Spirit and must do as his Master bids. Thus, on the day of festivities, everyone was quite upset when the weather man saw fit to provide a dull sky, banks of clouds and streamers of shining rain-drops. The drip! drip! of tears was heard at the entrances; rows of leering faces were flattened against the window panes; moans echoed through the halls and in the rafters, but it was all of no avail — the Reception was held indoors! Come now, all you girls by the doors, get into this game! That ' s right — pass it over — now run! Run! Let me see your tag! Oh, say, I didn ' t know you were from - — , do you know Marj. Green? Ladies, allow me to introduce my friends, Jay and Pug — they ' re real good fellows when they ' re not with me! These and snatches of other conversations were to be heard occasionally above the general hum of voices in the gymnasium. The even hum was punctuated at frequent intervals by barbaric shrieks and yells from the players, but every shriek was echoed by one of despair as It became more invisible in that room. When everybody was sufficiently tired to enjoy it, the luncheon was served. Chairs were placed to form circles, and each man took into his circle about twelve women (you see, children, men were scarce in this institution of character builders ). The students from London, as hosts and hostesses, under Miss Gahan ' s supervision, served the refresh- ments from a long table prettily decorated with flowers. Loneliness had no place in that room, and as the students filed out of the school, a breath of air trailed through the halls like a sigh; a fading swish as of floating garments; the dark halls looked down smilingly again upon these, their last children — the Sun was shining on the raindrops! Arah Johnston. In the Gym The first time we heard the expression, With your backs to the wall — run, we thought with one accord: Oh dear, we ' re up against it. Mr. Slatter — Grasp the ankles — pull. That boy down there is not doing this correctly. Boy of F. II. — What wrong? I am Pullen. Lena Cline — Class — atten-tion; with hips firm — neck rest. Frances Martin — Aw, Lena, that ' ll make my funny bones laugh. Shackleton, as you know, has a terrible temper and becomes most irritable when not obeyed at once. During a lesson in the Model School, he was hearing a little fellow read. Billy was getting along famously until he came to the word barque, when he halted. B-b-b-ba, stuttered Billy. Barque, boy; barque, said Shack sharply. Billy stared at him with a look of perplexity on his face. Shack ' s terrible temper rose. Barque, boy; barque, he roared. 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Thus years will pass and men will die, The greatest and the least, Waiting for God ' s last clarion call, When toil has ceased. A brighter Sun will shine upon The Resurrection Morn, A brighter, better earth we ' ll see — The world will be re-born! To-day I ' m longing, longing for a little city street, Where the busy man of commerce and his lesser brother meet; I miss the friendly faces. Oh, I hope they ' re missing me! Home again, back home again, It ' s there that I would be. I ' m tired of the hurry, the bustle and the strife, I ' m weary of these hurrying crowds Who miss the best in life. I only crave for happiness — if that could ever be — The happiness one always finds in pleasant company. So I ' m longing for my own folk, And their kindly sympathy. There are those that scorn my feelings. As I travel on life ' s way, But if ever I get home again it ' s there I fain would stay, Like mother to her offspring, no matter where I go. Old mem ' ries wistful, haunt me with a me ssage that I know. They fill me with a longing that is sweet in spite of pain, I ' m happy, yes I ' m happy, for I ' m going home again. Have vou seen the Normal students in the Fall — In the Fall? The London Normal students in the Fall. They are just carefree collegians Who have come from many regions. And thcv fairly come in legions, In the Fall. Have you seen the Normal students in the Winter — In the Winter? And caught their subtle glances in the winter. They defy the chilling breezes And the atmosphere that freezes Searching birdies in the treeses — In the Winter. Have you seen the Normal students in the Spring — I n the Spring? They have swelled up heads specs in the Spring. For they congregate in masses, Caring not for he who passes. And observe the sprouting grasses — In the Spring. Have you seen the Normal students in the Summer — In the Summer! With exairrnatioris over in the Summer. They ' re not wealthy, but they ' re wise?? You can bet that they ' ll surprise All those rural trustee guys — In the Summer. If How nice ' twould be if knowledge grew On bushes as the berries do, Then we could plant a History seed And gather it as we had need. We ' d go into the fields and pick Whole bushels of Arithmetic, Or if we wished Geography We ' d just go out and shake a tree; And on that tree there ' d be a part Containing all our finished Art, So on the eve before it ' s due We ' d sleep before the hour of two. And all the other forms would stop And marvel at the wondrous crop Of section V. Laugh and the world laughs with you, Weep and you weep alone. Editors: M. Fletcher and D. Carter. As through this book you browse And exercise your brain By reading high-class Literature That is of serious strain; You ' ll reach at length this page And read a joke or two; But, pray don ' t feel at all put out If any joke ' s on you. ' Tis true ' tis pity And pity ' tis, ' tis true. 1. On Empire Day. the teacher gives a talk in the morning and a holiday in the afternoon. 2. For damages done to the teacher, she should use corporal punishment. 3. The teacher should tell the M. O. H. what the disease is. 4. I would adjust the pupils to fit the seats. 5. Opening exercises must be held once a day, at least. 6. On Arbor Day, the teacher shall clean up the yard and the school. 7. In swearing, the teacher shall make up the deficiency of the child. 8. Frequent whipping leaves a bad impression on the teacher. 9. In case of misconduct to school, I would suspend him if I couldn ' t find out who it was. 10. The teacher may suspend a pupil for irregularity of attendance using profane language. 11. Closing exercises should follow dismissal. 12. In Oral Composition I should give the pupils as much condemnation as possible. Art for Art ' s sake, murmured the fair Normal- ite as she artfully dusted some powder on her nose. 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High though your merits and your name, Boundless your worth as you may claim. Form III. shall forfeit its renown And really living, shall go dow n And on and on into the ages As teachers famed, chosen by sages. With apologies to Sir Walter Scott.) Student (humming, while walking through the halls ) — I love to sing the old songs. Jim Daley (hearing) — So do I. Let ' s try There ' s a long, long trail a-winding. A Musical Romance Male student (phoning) — Can you tell me how to get the pitch of G in the scale of bA? Female Student — Get doh. Male Student — I have ' doh ' . Female Student — Then call C ' me ' and go to ' te ' . Reports have reached us (and upon investigation we find them verified) that a great disaster befell the four domesticated young men of our school — Daley, Cline, Cunningham. Ferguson. It seems that, after a hard morning ' s drudgery in the kitchen, they had proudly placed the fruit of their labors namely, two or three spoonfuls of custard — to cool on the window sill. As they stood back surveying the result of their handicraft, a sudden, cruel blast blew the custard cups from the window sill, and All the King ' s horses anil all the King ' s men Couldn ' t mould custard together again. N.B. — It was not the King ' s horses who suffered in this case, but a poor, emaciated, innocent cat. Said pussy, seeing the fallen delicacy, went to lap it up. It lapped. One second later, poor kitty ' s remains lay still on the cold, brown turf. In none of its nine lives was left kindled a spark of life. MORAL — Too many cooks spoil the broth, and the innocent must ever suffer with the guilty. Dorothy Delmage— I heard that Stuart Clarke has hives. Jack Fair — True. It ' s a hobby of his. Mr. McEacheron — A good foundation is neces- sary for studying history. I ' ll say so, muttered Grace Scott of F. I. as her stool crashed to the floor. There was a young fellow named Duffin, The girlies he always was bluffin ' . Said he, Sharp at eight. He came — an hour late — But that was much better than nothin ' . M-M-M-I WONDER? M. M. — What makes your hair so red? E. M. — My hair is so wiry that every time I wash it, it rusts. A Normalite ' s version of Caesar ' s famous say ing: Veni, vidi, victus sum. Critic Teacher to L. M. — Your assignment next week is a question on reduction. L. M. (with a groan) — Please change it. I never could reduce. Prep aration or Application? 39 LIST OF NAMES P. Alexander, Mull, Out. M. Atkinson, Wheatley, Out. Mary Bolton, 8 Perry St., London, Ont. Edna M. Brush, Amherstburg, Ont. Evelyn Downing, Beachville, Ont. Mary Claus, Chatham, Ont. Lily Chisholm, Blind River, Ont. Catharine Duncanson, Lambeth. Ont. Jeanne O. Edmondson, 733 London St., Windsor. Ruby Emerson, Leamington, Ont. Carol Evans, Clinton, Ont. Mary R. Fletcher, Paisley, Ont. Iola Floyd, 867 Colborne St., London, Ont. Mabel Holmes, Turnerville, Ont. Helen Huggins, Otterville, Ont. Alma Hallock, Woodstock, R. R. 6. Bessie Hacker, Beachville, Ont. Marie Guy, Clarksburg, Ont. Eleanor Griffeth, Parkhill, Ont. Jane Johnson, Appin, Ont. Adelaide MacKenzie, 78 Erie St., St. Thomas, Ont. Frances Martin, Kingsville, Ont. Ruby Munson, Glencoe, Ont. Ada Robertson, Wheatley, Ont. Hazel Ross, Merlin, Ont., R. R. 5. Agnes I. Webster, Harrow, Ont. Edythe A. Shaufler, Tilbury, Ont. Evelyn C. Shillington, Blenheim, Ont. Annie J. Smith, St. Andrews St., Embro, Ont. Marie E. Timpany, Aylmer, R. R. 2. Bernice Wilcox, Mt. Brydges, R. R. 3, Ont. Grace Scott, Box 337, Tillsonburg, Ont. Audrey Thompson, Box 418, Kincardine, Ont. Helen Wilton, Mt. Brydges, R. R. No. 2. Bessie Spettigue, London, R. R. No. 8. Doris Carter, 515 Grosvenor St., London, Ont. Lena Cline, 689 Elias St., London, Ont. Edna Cooke, 718 Queen ' s Ave., London, Ont. FORM II. Ula MacKenzie, 78 Erie St., St. Thomas, Ont. Agnes McNeill, R. R. No. 2, Dutton, Ont. Lylyan Martin, R. R. No. 3, Zurich, Ont. Mildred Morgan, R. R. No. 1, Kerrwood, Ont. Lacuta Munday, R. R. No. 1, Courtright, Ont. Jean S. Pate, R. R. No. 1, Blyth, Ont. Iona Piercy, 312 Jackson St. E., Morris, Illinois, U. S. A. Gertrude Schilbe, Box 226, Zurich. Ont. Lurene M. Smith, R. R. No. 1, Springford, Ont. Nuala Stuart, Glencoe, Out. Jean Whitman, R. R. No. 1, Ridgetown, Ont. Beatrice J. Williams, Box 382, Norwich, Ont. Sidney S. Ballantyne, Box 32, Brussels, Ont. Eldon Bxum, R. R. No. 1, Mull, Ont. S. Edmond Bolton, R. R. No. 1. Ilderton, Ont. Leonard T. J. Boyce, R. R. No. 1, Brucefield, Ont. Stuart E. Clarke, R. R. No. 4, Aylmer (West), Ont- Gordon Duffin, R. R. No. 4, Thorndale, Ont. Jack F. Fair, 569 Centril Ave., London, Ont. A. A. Gilroy, R. R. No. 7, Alvinston, Ont. Norman S. Hoover, R. R. No. 3, Brussels, Out. M. Stewart Jaques, 467 Melbourne Ave., Wood- stock, Ont. James Kearns, R. R. No. 1, Wardsville, Ont. Donald Kennedy, Box 50, Embro, Ont. J. Elmer Lick, 122 Yansittart Ave., Woodstock, Ontario. Robt. McLeod, R. R. No. 3, Embro, Ont. R. Murray Merrett, 159 Lome Ave., Chatham, Ont. Ernest J. Monteith, 60 Talbot St., St. Thomas, Ont. Harry Pullen, 170 Ross St., St. Thomas. Harold W. Radford, Courtright, Ont. W. Finlay Shackleton, R. R. No. 7, Lucknow, Ont Finlay G. Stewart, Campbellton, R. R. No. 1. Reginald W. Stewart, R. R. No. 1, Corinth, Ont. Harold S. Watson, R. R. 2, Parkhill, Ont. Preston Williams, R. R. No. 1, Wyoming, Ont. 3A Nettie Alderman, Inwood, Ont. Ruby Atchison, Watford, Ont. Katherine Bain. 460 Egerton St., London. Florence L. Blair, 67 Victoria St., S., Woodstock. Gertrude L. Briggs, Norwich, Ont. Lettie Burgess, Wallaceburg, Ont., Box 659. Berna Clarke, Wallacetown, Ont. Blanche Conway, Lambeth, Ont. Marjorie Corless, 24 Askin St., London. Dorothy Delmage, Watford, Ont. Geraldine Emerson, Ripley, Ont., R. R. No. 3. Georgia Hogg, Thamesford, Ont., R. R. No. 2. Evelyn Jackson, 1424 Taylor Ave., Windsor, Ont. May Linnell, R. R. No. 2, Komoka, Ont. Florence McEachren, West Lome, Ont., R. R. No. 1. Alma McGregor, Wallaceburg, Ont., R. R. No. 1. Jean Mclntyre, Alvinston, Ont. Lillian McDonald, 302 Grosvenor St., London, Ont. Jessie McKellar, R. R. No. 6, St. Thomas, Ont. Beryl Hill, Crediton, Ont. 3B Bessie Beattie, Belmont, R. R. No. 2. Gertrude Booth, Wallaceburg, Ont., Box 103. Margaret Campbell, Port Stanley, R. R. No. 2. Letitia Cuyler, Kincardine, Ont., R. R. No. 4. Edythe Davis, 301 Horton St., London, Ont. Gertrude Holmes, R. R. No. 4, Embro, Ont. Arah Johnson, 163 Duchess Ave., London, Ont. Grace Kains, R. R. No. 4, London, Ont. 40 Mildred McDonald, Ridgetown. Ont., Box 107. Celestine McManus, 1 Roseberry Place, St. Thomas. Jean McMillan, Ridgetown, Ont., R. R. No. 1. Margaret Maitland, R. R. No. 2, Sarnia, Ont. Helen Oliver, Thamesford, Ont. Alice Runnalls, R. R. No. 3, Mt. Brydges, Ont. Eileen Sisson, R. R. No. 7, Strathroy, Ont. Beulah Small, Gen. Delivery, St. Thomas, Ont. Dorothy Smith, 252 Wortley Rd., London. Ont. Josephine Smith, VVoodslee, R. R. No. 4. Margaret Watson, Dresden, R. R. No. 5. FORM IV. Hazel Dodge. Forest, Ont. Rosella Dodge. Strathroy, Ont., R. R. No. 5. Mary Drake, Windsor, Ont. Isabella Cudmore, Ridgetown. Ont.. R. R. No. 3. Helen Corless. Springfield, Ont.. R. R. No. 1. Jean CoKvell, Wallaceburg, Ont. Carmen Campion, Tupperville, Ont.. R. R. No. 3. Margaret P. Campbell, 56 Gerrard St.. London, Ontario. Laura P. Campbell, Belmont. R. R. No. 3, Ont. Evelyn Dell, Iona Station, Ont. Irene Dickson, Thamesville, Ont., R. R. No. 3. Eileen Dinning, Kerrwood, Ont., R. R. No. 2. M. Lillian Brown, Ingersoll, Ont., R. R. No. 2. Loretta Bryce. Watford, Ont., R. R. No. 5. Veronica Byrne, Belle River, Ont., R. R. No. 2. Blanche Budden. Dorchester, Ont.. R. R. No. 1. Zita G. Brady, Kerwood, Ont., R. R. No. 2. Winnifred Barron, R. R. No. 1. Chatham, Ont. Jessie Allan, R. R. No. 3, Glencoe, Ont. Mildred Agar, 108 Grand Ave., W., Chatham. Ont. Edna M. Adrian, Muirkirk, Ont. Eva Adams, Lambeth, Ont., R. R. No. 1. Agnes Abell, R. R. No. 3, Belmont, Ont. Sadie Anderson. R. R. 1, Sarnia, Ont. Elva Axford, Lambeth, Ont., R. R. No. 3. Jean Baird, Blenheim, Ont. Evelyn Ball, Eberts, Ont. Rose Marie Bezaire, 723 Pierre Ave., Windsor, Ont. Helen Bertrand, 429 Moy Ave., Windsor, Ont. Eunice Crooker, Port Burwell, Ont. Marguerite Allan, Appin, Ont., R. R. No. 2. Ruby Brooks, Wilton Grove, R. R. No. 3. FORM V. Miss Evelyn Duckworth, St. Thomas. Miss Josephine Brown, Strathroy, Ont. Miss Madalyne Forbes. 571 Pall Mall St., London. M. Ruth Finley. Stella, Ont. Vclma F. Gilbert. Mount Elgin, Ont. L. Ilene Graham, Tilbury. Out.. R. R. No. 1. Beulah Harding, 265 Wellington St., Chatham, Ont. Eileen Higgs, Turnerville, Ont., R. R. No. 2. Sister M. Cordula, Brescia Hall, London, Ont. Alice Gardiner, Glencoe, Ont., R. R. No. 3. Mabel Gates, Hepworth, Ont., R. R. No. 1. Louise Harris, Thamesville, Ont. Doris Hicks, Thorndale, Ont. Helen F. Holmes, Dresden, R. R. No. 1. Eva Huff, R. R. No. 2, Tupperville, Ont. Ruby Huffman. Mull. Ont . R. R. No. 1. Mae Huston. Appin, Out., R. R. No. 4. Lauretta G. Hyland, Essex, Ont. Roberta Hill, Balaclava, Ont. Nellie James. Blenheim Ont. Idelpha Johnson, Glencoe, Ont., R. R. No. 4. Ethel Keats, Chatham, Ont., R. R. No. 5. Marguerite Knight, Strathroy, Ont., R. R. No. 7. Florence Kyle, Dresden, Ont. Marguerite Lamb, Springfield, Out. Annie Laurie, Delaware, Ont. Gertrude Limon, Strathroy, Ont. Ina R. Law, Dresden, Ont. Elsie M. Lawlor, Auburn, Ont., R. R. No. 3. Margaret MacLean, Watford, R. 7. Madalene McCracken, Strathroy, Ont. Alma Loucks, St. Thomas, Ont. Jean McCrea, Merlin, Ont., R. R. No. 5. Gladys McEachren, Appin, Ont., R. R. No. 2. Kathleen D. McGarvin, Charing Cross, Ont., R. R. No. 1. Mildred E. McGugan, St. Thomas, R. R. No. 7. Eleanor Mcintosh, Watford, Ont. Marion G. McKerrall, Eberts, Ont. Isabel McLachlan, Parkhill, Ont., R. 6. Mildred McLennan, Sarnia, Ont. Jean McNaughton, Walkers. Ont. Kathleen Marr, Wilton Grove, R. R. No. 2. Dorothy Miller, Chatham, R. R. No. 4. Margaret Moralee, 578 Dufferin Ave., London, Ont. Laura Moran, Teeswater, Ont. Mabel Mortimer, Flora, Ont. Madalana Mumford, Ridgetown, Ont., R.R. No. 2. Kathryn Murphy, Strathroy, Ont., Box 240. Jessie Murray, Woodstock, Ont., R. R. 3. Helen Newcombe, Northwood, Ont., R. R. 2. Madelon Parking, Croton, Ont. Eileen M. Penhale, St. Thomas, R. R. No. 8. Gladys Piggott, Mooretown. Ont. Blossom P. Powell, 938 Wellington St., London. Marie D. Prior, 150 May Ave., Windsor. Margaret Quarrie, Woodstock, R. R. No. 7. Blanche Robbins, Thamesford, Box 376. Anna Marie Rheita Seed. Wallaceburg, Ontario. Pearl Shaw, 16 Raleigh St., Chatham, Ont. Marie Sheppard, Brigden, Ont. Ann Smith, 535 Mercer St., Windsor, Ont. Rena Smith, Tupperville, Ont. Daisy Spain, 32 Bruce St., Gait, Ont. E. Eloise Steadman, Byron, Ont. Lillian Thompson, Strathroy, Ont. Ruth E. Taylor, Petrolia, Ont., Box 262. A. Jane Taylor, Belmont, Ont., R. R. 3. Alice Sutton, Watford, Ont., R. R. 3. Cora M. Strangway, Brigden, Ont. Katharine Stevens, Tupperville, Ont., R. R. No. 2. Helen Thomson, Rodney, Ont. Mary Thomson, Hensall, Ont., R. R. 2. Mabel O. Toles, Mt. Brydges. Bertha Tremblay, Staples, Ont. Inez Vernon, Parkhill, Ont. Winnifred Wood, Chatham, Ont., R. R. No. 4. OJive Williams, Brownsville, Ont. Elsie M. Wearne, 629 Moy Ave., Windsor, Ont. Margaret Watterworth, West Lome, Ont. Elsie M. Walker, Walkers, Ont. Stewart Beattie, Londesboro. Ont., R. R. No. 1. Maurice H. Cline, Aylmer, Ont., Box 563. Hugh Cunningham, Harrow. Ont. James W. Daley, Pt. Lambton. John C. Ferguson, Belmont, Ont. A. A. Heaton, Watford, Ont., R. R. 3. William McCallum, Alvinston, Ont., Box 50. Kenneth Warren, Eastwood, Ont. Lionel Shipley, Wilton Grove, Ont. Lloyd Rickwood, 567 Adelaide St., Woodstock, Ont. Llovd W. Moore, 604 Emery St., London, Ont. R. H. Macklem, R. R. No. 1, Kingsville, Ont. Wilbert B. McKean, R. R. No. 7, Parkhill, Ont. Glenn Jenkins, Clarksburg, Ont., Grey Co. 11 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS