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

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1928 volume:

THE CURRICULUM REPRESENTS THE EXPERIENCES IN WHICH PUPILS ARE EXPECTED TO ENGAGE IN SCHOOL. THE YEAR BOOK OF CLASS 1927-1928 Published by Students of the Normal School, London The Ann 0 the School is to develop those knowledges, stylls, attitudes and ideals that li ely need in the art of living. LONDON NORMAL NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO To the Class of Twenty-eight A PARTING WORD Oh, youth ' s too sweet to tarry long! Let him who has a special song, Ma e haste to sing it now. HE Class of Nineteen Twenty-Eight will take to the air in a few weeks; the staff of the Normal School wishes that the take-off will be successful and that each member will land in a position where he can make most use of his or her special talents. The light of hope shines bright in the breast of youth. Let me express a wish that your highest hopes may be fulfilled and your greatest ambitions be realized. W. PRENDERGAST. Page Three Page Four Page Five H. T. DICKINSON Instructor, Music. MISS D. EMERY Instructor, Art. Page Seven Page Eight NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO OLIVE ALTON Lucknow, Ont. A noble mind, a heart sincere. One whom to know is to hold dear. MARY ANDERSON 630 Queen ' s Ave., London, Ont. Remember Mary! She comes on the ru Bright as a dollar and lots of fun. Classed in the As and sure is Al. MARGARET BATEMAN Mr. Brydges, Ont. So unaffected, so composed a mind, So true, so firm, yet so refined. KATHERINE BELL Riplev, Ont. A quiet, ind -Always a true pal. girl. Ambitit -Wesi U. WINNIFRED billikgsley 38 St. Catharine St., St. Thomas, Cnt. Winnifred was an Al Scholarship girl from St. Thomas, who lost none of her efficiency at Normal. ANNIE BICUM Sombra, Ont. Fair, pretty, charming, gay. Works steadily all the way. Yes, indeed, it ' s Annie Bicui Th FREEDA BINKS R. R. 1, West Lorne, Ont. mildest manner; the noblest mi An industrious lassie who has ny high honors in her school can ETH3L BLACKMORE 320 Wortley Rd., London, O S ' ae ' s gay, yet when with her you About nobody will she ever talk ELIZABETH BLAIR 251 Wortley Rd., London, Ont. Small in stature, but not in mind. Full of wit and humor, you ' ll find. ' MABEL BOTSFORD Th I— Efficiently ; 11 you of ; it ' s thus— it ' s Mabel! ' ISABEL BRADISH Glanworth, Ont. Plucky, and with winning ways. She ' ll be successful wherever she strays — School typist. EDNA BRADLEY R. R. 3. Oil Spf Quiet, collected, cal A girl of matchless Ont EDITH BUNCLARKE 214 Rankin Ave., Sandwich, i Basketball ' s her delight. In the teaching profession, She ' s equally as bright. ADELIA BURGESS Wallaceburg, Ont. rhng girl who does her duty; s to friends and loveth beauty. ' Page Mm. NORMAL SCHOOL. LO NDON, ONTARIO v ) s 1 ■ M V 4 M N, 44 CARRIE CAMPBELL Parkhill, Out. Bearing all the weight of learning, Lightly as a flower. LILLIAN CAMPBELL R. R. 4, Forest, Ont. Lillian ' s real worth requires interpretation. MARIE CECILE Tecumseh, Ont. A hright future lies open to ht through the channels of mathematics an La Langue Francais. Success to her. HAZEL CHARLSTON Eagle St., St. Thomas, Ont. The greatest tribute one person a pay to another is to say that she is true friend; and Hazel is indeed that. FANNY C. COCK 1387 Lillian Ave., Windsor, On She ' s kind, she ' s true. She hoasts great genius, too! ' FLOSSIE COX :05 Queen St., Chatham, Ont A girl with a cheery smile for all, A speedy player of basketball. SADIE CURRIE R. R. 1, Rodney, Ont. dest maiden in a crowd, a sunbeam through a cloud. ' VIOLA CURTS R. R. 3, Parkhill, Ont. Pleasant to walk with, Pleasant to talk with, A very good pal, indeed. CORA DICKSON Wingham, Ont. She needs no toil, but shines by he ra proper light. JESSIE EAGAN 131 Mt. Pleasant Ave., London, On A keen sense of humor, a noble min •t, a soul refined. MARION ELLWOOD EULOINE GEIGER Mandaumin, Ont. And still the wonder grew, A quiet That one small head Is an he Could carry all she knew. ETHEL FRAME 41 Palace St., London, Ont. Very punctual; musical; delights in A Scot Philosophically and poetically inclined. efficient te; 10 can play and sing, irker and a good friend. nbition — a capable MARY GREEN R. R. 2, Ridgetown, Ont. Mary takes all the honors in matl latics, and aims at a university degn GERTRUDE GRIEVE Wilton Grove, Ont. : can flourish staff or pen; can talk the talk of men s psychology, pcetry and Page Ten NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO LILLIAN HAINES Drumbo, Ont. Diligent student and friend to all, Answering the beck of the teacher ' s call. ESTELLE HAYCOCK R. R. 1, Salford, Ont. Always happy, always kind, As clever a girl as you could find. LILLIAN HENNEKER Chatham, Ont. Lillian has proved a true friend a Chatham Collegiate and at Normal- she is earnest, sincere and jolly. EDYTHE HILLS Whitley, Ont. A kindly heart like hers makes th: old world worth while. MYSIE A. JARDINE Camlachie, Ont. From St. Mary ' s, Forest, Sarnia, she came as a friendly, bright, quick and GERTRUDE KENNEDY R. R. 1, Innerkip, Ont. The kindest pal, the dearest friend of all; Her heart is big, tho ' her stature small. GERMAINE LAJEUNESSE LoiSELLEVILLE, ONT. An efficient teacher with a first-hanc knowledge of the French language prospects are promising. ISABEL LETTS 777 Waterloo St., London, Ont. There is no treasure which may be ompared unto a faithful friend. Isabel is truly a friend. is _______ y — s ,,,,1,11111111 nun : — — : 1 A in ' _w i_ N 1 _i s di _ . • 0K , m i MARGARET LUMLEY 77 St. George St., St. Thomas, Ont A sweet attractive kind of grace. Marg ' s earnestness and capability v reward her with future success. MARION MacKAY Embro, Ont. Fair of hair, blue of eyes, ISABELLE McDONALD 280 S. Mitton St., Sarnia, On ' Calm and reserved, that ' s as far Seems to be quiet, yet one never ki EDNA McGAW R. R. 5, St. Thomas, Ont. She ' s very dignified in front of her But, at other times, a funny lass. MABEL McLARTY R. R. 6, St. Thomas, Ont. We admire her enthusiastic, tho [oing, capable personality. Efficii ;chword. her VERA MANCELL Fletcher, Ont. Always ready with a smile. Ready to lend a helping han Ready to join the teaching b; ANNIE MATHESON Embro, Ont. Her eyes are dark, her hair is blac As for energy there is no lack. EVELYN MELOCHE 725 Langlois Ave., Windjor, Ont. A friend, loyal and kind, and who by er cheerfulness can chase the blues NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO Ihrj L . m ' ft ✓ 1 v A v. 4 ' ■ FT 1 kW. : 1 1 : 4i - L t s - ■ ft F i i ESTHER MERRITT R. R. I.Chatham, Ont. Esther has proved herself to be a tn friend, a clever student and a fii athlete. LILA MOORE 15 Jackson St., St. Thomas, Ont. Has honor stenographer ' s diploma. Lila is capable, dependable ai popular. JEAN MOSSOP 211 Wortley Rd., London, C Though pensive and quiet, Je, firming smile tor all her friends. MARY MURRAY R, R. 3, Woodstock, On Mary ' s cheery disposition ma ■orth-while friend. Interest: Music. She CAROLINE MUTCH R. R. 6, London, Ont. eloquent reader, a heart so gay, Dne is quicker to work or play, is a graduate of Beck, London. VIOLET NICHOLS Blenheim, Ont. Always willing, always working, Always reliable, always kind, A good, true friend you will find. VIVIAN OLDE R. R. 4, St. Thomas, ( An efficient student is she Her cheerful disposition h ,any friends. DOROTHY PIERCE 837 DufFerin Ave.. London, On Honor graduate of Lcndon Peck n enthusiastic Normal student ; m 4p f  — V ' V 1: — - s. a 1 ! V s 1 EDNA PIPER 5S3 Rosedale St., London, Ont. Who is the lass wi ' the hearty laugh, A heart so gay and ay sae hail? Tis Edna Piper frae bonnie Rosedale. KATHERINE PORTE 646 Oxford St., London, Ont. A capable student, a worthy friend, A girl who sticks to the very end. MARION PRENTICE Brownsville, Ont. Peppy, fond of sport, Efficiency is her fort. LOUISE RAINSBERRY R. R. 3, Petrolia, Ont. II she ' s your friend today, she ' ll RENA REAUME R. R. 2, Amherstburg, C Kind, loyal and true as a fri Carrying through to a succes MARGARET RICKARD R- R. 3, Dorchester, Ont. s happy, faithful and shrewd; :omplexion is of a delicate hut s a friend that is loyal and trui EMMA RISEBOROUGH Blenheim, Ont. : is a real friend whose acqua s worth cultivating. I sing of Earnest ai And a sir IRENE SEARS Aylmer, Ont. Dne who is happy and gay, id helpful, in work or play, lie for all along the way. Pjge Twelve NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO VERLYN SHAVER R. R. L, Port Burwell. O Verlyn is a quiet, wayside rose Spreading he: GRACE SLAGHT La Salette, Ont. Slatty is jolly, an athlete all ovei Happy and gay as a bee amid clov DORA SMITH R. R. 2, Sarnia, Ont. Still achieving, still pursuing, With a heart for every fate. MARGRETTA SMITH R. R. 4, Chatham, Ont. ' Duties Margretta never ducked. Keep on going, we wish you luck. MARJORIA SMITH R. R. 8, Parkhill, Ont. True, sincere, and wearing a smile. Such a friend will prove worth while VIOLA SQUIRE R. R. 3, Glencoe, Ont. A clever student, yet full of fun, No thought of pleasure till work ' s done; That ' s how her medals have been won. MILDRED STEPHENSON Innerkip, Ont. Steve is the girl who excels in art, The girl with a smile and a kindly heart. Who always, willingly, does her part. MARJORIE STEPHENSON Watford, ont. Marjc is sweet and yet demure. At softball, she is swift and sure. Her voice is soft, her heart is pure. RET A STEPHENSON Watford, Ont. A girl who is jolly and glad and gay- No matter what may come her way. That ' s Rete! ALMA SWIFT Strathroy, Ont. Kind, helpful, generous, true. That is what we think of you. ANNIE SWITZER You, unconcerned and caln your destiny. NORMA TAYLOR 927 Lome Ave., London, O She dreamed a hundred dreams; And lived them — nearly all. ' thuu IVY TRUAN Petrolia, Ont. With force and skill, To strive, to fashion, to lul JOHANNAH TURNER 750 Adelaide St., London, Ont. Yes, Anna ' s a jolly good gal. Quiet or snappy, pensive or happy. She ' s always the very best pal. MINNIE WAGG Mindemoya, Ont. This is Minnie from Mindemoya. The chief pastime of this vers, young lady is obtaining high marks THELMA WITHERELL Wallacfburg, Ont. Willing — to do her share; Witty — dismayed not by care; Wise — as any at Normal are then Page Thirteen NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO DOROTHY ZAVITZ 147 Emery St., London, Ont. Dorothy to her friends is Dot. She is always handy, dandy on the spot. Honest and truthful— a loyal friend. ROGER CAMPBELL Thedfobd, Ont. A man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows. flown ROGERS COLGROVE Lambeth, Ont. Suzy, minister ' s son, athle ' winner of scholarships; ovt th good nature and fun. NEIL DOWDING 8 Rathgar St., London, Ont. Neil loves the bouncing basketball, His violin beneath his chin. Speaks tones which everyone enthralls. CALVIN FITZGERALD 178 Maitland St., London, Ont. With what unswerving step he moves. Careless of blame if his own heart approves. THOMAS HEYWOOD R. R. 1, Woodham, Ont. A reserved but capable student. His favorite subject is political science, while baseball is his sport. GEORGE JARVIS R. R. 2, Southwold, Ont. To South he went from Lambeth School, High standards were his rule, The same he kept in Normal School. DONALD LANE 28 Ridout St., London, Ont. A proficient wood-worker, active in athletics and a lover of nature, music, and art. Page Fourteen NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO LILA ANDERSON R. R. 1, Mooretown, Ont. A time for work, and a time for play, And a smile for everyone throughout the day — that ' s Lila. INATA BABCOCK 15 Spruce St. St. Thomas, Ont. She loves basketball, endures study, And aims to make P. T. her hobby. GLADYS BARBER R. R. 1, Fergus, Ont. :, helpful, cheery and smile for all she may me GERALDINE BARTLETT R. R. 1, Vienna, Ont. Toiling, rejoicing, sorrowing. Onward through life she goes. EVA BLACK And she who loveth widely, well and The s t holds of the t EDITH BOYLE Ridgetown, Ont. Whatever she does, she does it 1 And she does everything. LEDA BROWNLEE Mount Brydces, Ont. The happiest, jolliest sort of girl, With a merry laugh and a natural curl. JEAN CAMERON R. R. 3, Dutton, Ont. Fair to look on and quite a tea Before a class Jean ' s quite at ea NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO f- ft ' « . s 41: m r? If! !• V v mm a ' i s . •s. M . . i llsil V J . iiiiiuiiiiiiiiuin §| ALICI DAVIDSON ILA DE FOREST Springford, Ont. Her motto is Always a sm We hope he: gloomy, little r .•ill bright. ETTA DERBYSHIRE R. R. 3, Wheatley, Ont. Right gladly wolde she lerne gladly teche. MURIEL DOAN DORCHESTER, OnT. With such a comrade, such a friend, I fain would walk to journey ' s end. NORA DUFOUR La Salle, Ont. A cheerful companion, a loyal friend, generous and talented, is our fair Nora. St. Marys may rightly be proud of her. HELEN FALLONA 570 Talbot St., London, Ont. Her honest, cheerful, modest face Has won her friends in many a place. JEAN FRY Sandwich St., Walkerville, Ont. : how you talked and looked at hings, made us like you so. FLORENCE FORMAN Florence is always happy and gay, Spreading smiles and laughter all the day. VESTA CAST R. R. 4. Appin, Ont. ' Tis the song she sirgs, ' Tis the smile she wears, So earth with pleasure rings. ALICE GRAHAM R. R. 1, Brigden, Ont. :e is always whistling and singing, sure she will never feel very blue, forever pass some joy on to you. ALYCE GRAINGER 21 Third St., Chatham, On ndness and cheerfulness are :xcellent qualities, needle frcm The Pines, ELVA HALL R. R. 4, Forest, Ont. ve thy praises unexpressed. ADA HANCOCK 41 Delaware Ave., Chathai Every day in every way, Ada is happy and Ada is ILA HERDMAN Strathroy, Ont. Born at Harbour Beach, ] and later moved to Strathroy, ' attended Collegiate. IESSIE MURRAY Woodstock, Ont. Gentle, retiring, dainty, neat. Great friend and a classmate s MARION HOLMES R. R. 1, Mooretown, Ont Fond of beauty, sport and laughti Attendance slip first and pleasur Page Sixteen NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO m !© ! 1 fl id H N_ V Li HELEN M. HOWE R. R. 2, Melbourne, Ont. Hair of brown, eyes of blue, Kind and loving, also true. Just go to Helen — she ' ll cheer you, MARGARET JACKSON R- R. 1, Wilton Grove, Ont, Fair of hair and true of mind, A better companion you ' ll never find. NOR1NE KELLY R. R. 2, Bothwell, Ont. Norine attended school in Bothwell. A splendied reciter and good pianist. May success be hers as a teacher. MILDRED KEMP R. R. 5, Forest, Ont. Her eyes are brown, so is her hair, Her friendliness beyond compare, Always neat and free from care. ISABEL KENNEDY aduate of Woodstock C. I. her work alway, i hand for a bit of play. Another Faithful t But also i CORA KERRIDGE R. R. 1, Wilton Grove, Ont. So quiet a girl you ' ll never find, With heart benevolent and kind. MARION KNIGHT Dignified before the class At other times a funny la: CARRIE KOYLE 44 Owaissa St., St. Thomas, Ont. Unperturbed by stress or hurry, Inclined to work but not to worry. 777777$: JEAN LEE 624 Hall Ave., Windsor, Ont. A good companion, and a firm friend. She ' ll never leave you till the end. GRACIE LEESON Springfield, Ont. Gracey is one who likes her fun- A firm true friend to everyone JEAN MacCALLUM Iona Station, Ont. l We wish and pray in rhyme si A ' guid things may attend you. ' MARGARET MacKENZIE R. R. 1, Kemble, Ont. May ne ' er her genVous, honest heart, For that same gen ' rous spirit smart! THELMA McCAFFERY Glencoe, Ont. Her virtues are many and of the best. But we leave her praises unexpressed, I leave her greatness to be guessed. HELEN McCALL 104 First Ave., St. Thomas, Ont. Helen is a friend of all — Someone who is always giving. Someone who is always willing. HELEN McDIARMID R. R. 4, Dresden, Ont. A kindly, thoughtful, cheerful girl, With dark brown eyes and a dark brown curl. ELIZABETH McFADDEN R. R. 3, Dresden, Ont. A girl of true and loving heart, Always willing to do her part. Page Seventeen NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO ALICE McLARTY R. R 3, Ridgetown, Ont A for an A, one basketball cap. You never catch Alice taking a RAE McLELLAN Good things are done in parcels Rae can teach — though she ' s not ruby McMillan 195 Emery St., LoNnoN, ( ' rom Alaska to L. N. 8„ She ' s set a pace, I guess. LOUISE MARTIN La Salle, Ontario Our French girl, and quiet too, With cheerful heart and oh, so true! MARGARET McLELLAN 1212 Dougall Ave., Windsor, C So gay her heart, so bright her min Such ready wit you ' ll rarely find With friendly kindliness combined ELIZABETH McLENNAN Paisley, Ont, Beth has energy, she has zest. In The Little Red School House She ' ll do her best. VERNA MANNEN R. R. 1, Mooretown, Ont. Eyes of blue and auburn hair. Scattering music over the air. PRISCILLA MASON R. R. 1, Wyoming, Ont. Fair of hair and eyes of blue, A friend she ' ll always be to yo ' ' ' ' i ' ' tj • t B  ) ti i   ii)Mf. Mm 4ih s — ■ ill I 1J CLARA MENNILL R- R. 1, Glanworth, Ont. A smile for all, a welcome glad, And a cheerful carefree way she had. FLORENCE MERVIN R R. 2, Ridgetown, Ont. With gladsome smile and hair so bright Her heart is blithesome, gay and light. MARIAN MIDDLETON Wyoming, Ont. As a friend she ' s staunch and true, Always a smile— a bit Irish, too. MARYN MILES Mt. Brydges, Ont. Does everything and does it well. Teaches, debates, works, plays. Her personality will carry her far. KATHRYN MILLER 50 Harney St., Chatham, Ont. To Normal she was sent, And where ' er her footsteps went She was Queen of Merriment. JEAN MOORE Aylmer, Ont. Ride on! rough shod if need be, Smooth shod, if that will do. But ride on, she ' ll win the race. BLANCHE MORNINGSTAR R. R. 2, Croton, Ont. A thorough scholar, good teacher t .And a friend sincere through a through. GERALDINE MULHERN 45 Raleigh St., Chatham, Ont. The blithest bird upon the bush Had ne ' er a lighter heart than she. NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO rn n _ m ■ Ml t- _V A L ' - - - MM ' 55 — m MARJORIE OLIVER Springfield, Ont. Always willing, ab Bright and active, never shirk MARY OLIVER Thamesford, Ont. A friend sincere, a heart so true, Is the secret of her eyes so blue. VERA PARKINSON R. R. 8, London, Ont. Her hair is dark, her eyes are blue, If there ' s any fun, she ' ll find a clu MARGARET PETR1MOULX 217 Sandwich St. E., Sandwich, On- With her initiative, enthusiasm a: genial personality, she is worthily qu? Bed for a teaching career. HELEN PICKARD Thamesvillb, Ont. Tall, dark, and a friend so true, Always cheerful, when you ' re blue. LORETTA REYNOLDS 412 Pierre Ave., Windsor, i Here is Loretta, friendly and She ' ll cheer you up when you ' n Ont MAE RICHARDSON 192 N. Brock St., Sarnia, Ont. Lived in North Dakota for ten years. Graduate of Sarnia Collegiate Institute, cheerful, popular and a sport. ALICE ROSS Shedden, Ont. Never weary, never cross, A true ball sport is Alice Ross. MYRTLE RUTHERFORD Brownsville, Ont. She is cheerful, she is shy, Though there ' s laughter in her eye. DOROTHY SHADD R. R. 1, Fletcher, Ont. Dorothy is quiet, dignified, kind Such a friend you ' ll like to find. ALICE SAXTON Vienna, Ont. Laugh and the world laughs Weep and you weep alone ' ith you; A pie GRACE SINCLAIR R. R. 2, Croton, Ont. iant face with a winning smile, wer bright and a girl worth whill FLOSSIE SMITH Tillsonburg, Ont. Her smile makes life worth while. A little girl from Tillsonburg, who brightened many a heart at Normal. IOLA SMITH 74 Chesley Ave., London, Ont. A cheerful heart maketh a cheerful countenance. A true Normalite and a good friend. JESSIE SMYTH R. R. 5, Blenheim, Ont. Jessie is fair, and Jessie is mild, A perfect model for any child. WILLENE STANSELL Lambeth, Ont. Willene is her name. Parliament is her aim. For her preparation to Normal shi Page Hmetea NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO JEAN SYMINGTON R. R. 5, Forest, Ont. i teaching mate she ' s fine, i friend she ' s worth a mir EVELYN THOMPSON R. R. 2, Thamesford, Ont. Kind and happy, bright and neat, A better friend you ' d never meet. ALMA TOWNSEND 131 Josephine Ave., Windsor, Ont. From Windsor Alma came, A girl of basketball fame. Who always played the game. EVA TUPPER R. R. 5, TlLLSONBURG, Ont. Always smiling, always gay, Noble girl in every way. LENA WADLAND Embro, Ont. A true friend and good stude Always ready to serve others MARJORIE WALKER Fun-loving, care-free, jovial. And with all a loyal friem ELEANOR YOUNGER 77 Curtis St., St. Thomas. Ont. She is cheerful with a winning way, In friendship true, in soul sincere. JOHN ALLEN R. R. 3, Glencoe, Ont. Jack ' s a good sport, real athlete, At basketball he ' s firm and fleet. Aims to be a great lawyer. CLARENCE CRESS Ayr, Ont. Ted is full of wit and fun, As athlete he ' s been beaten by DOUGLAS CRINKLAW R. R. 2, Wilton Grove, Ont. A true Apollo in strength and speed, Fair play and manliness his creed. Captain and star of basketball team. CLIFFORD CRUMBACK Princeton, Ont. He has proved a very capable and energetic teacher, interested and active in sports and literary work. WILLIAM HART R. R. 8, Woodstock, Ont. Studious, industrious throughout; A natural teacher without a doubt. HOMER KENNY Aylmer, Ont. Vigorous, public-spirited, A doer of deeds, not a dreamei babbler. Gordon Mcdonald R. R. 1, Courtwricht, Ont. A kinder friend treads not the ear And yet he is so full of mirth. CLARENCE PARKHILL R. R. 1, Burgessville, Ont. Do our work well, unseen or seen. Graduated from Norwich High School. Aim: An inspector. ROBERT SMITH Corunna, Ont. Industrious, yet full of fun, Work, then pleasure, that ' s how he won. PdRe Twenty MOST people, when they see that something should be done, look around for someone else to do it. And thus it is that practical parents have handed over nearly the entire educa- tion of their children to the teachers in the schools. Behold the noble field in which we are called to labor! Surely, after all these weeks of training and instruction, we understand our duties as educators. It is not our duty to give information, but formation; we are to deal chiefly not with facts, but with faculties; it is to strive not to make our pupils encyclopedias to be re-edited every little while, but an endeavor to develop their intellects. Our pupils will need a trained mind and a power to express themselves; they will have to think, to write, to talk. In this connection, the wise teacher will make use of her opportunities to stimulate interest in the best books. The far- reaching influence of books upon child-nature can hardly be realized, in spite of all that has been said and written on the subject. Great as is their power in broadening and stimulating the young intellect, books have a still stronger influence on the moral nature. The standards of right and wrong pervading the books read go far towards forming youthful ideals. Access to books presenting neither good literature nor good morals has turned many a Dr. Jekyll to Mr. Hyde. Therefore, the utmost care is essential in the choice of books for children. Our library activities should be devoted, not only to acquaint- ing our pupils with the pleasures of reading and to fostering a refined taste, but also to teach the use of books as sources of information. Thus, in the latter we are dealing with the literature of knowledge; and in this direction lies a wide and rich field to be developed. Page Twenty-one NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO | Editorials — Continned YEAR BOOKS IF, when we are wandering aimlessly about the spacious halls of our Normal School during a spare, we chance to meet the editor of the Year Book, and if the editor peremptorily demands an editorial — anything, but for goodness ' sake, something! — then what are we to say? The obvious reply is, I can ' t think of anything. Surely you can write something! exclaims the editor. Why not try the topic, Year Book? After much argument and many protestations, which leave us very submissive, we finally consent. Frown not, therefore, upon our attempt. Let us first give you a peep into the inferno which precedes the finished masterpiece. The first step in the undertaking is to select from so many clever and witty students a crew of the most brilliant to pilot this literary ship successfully and on schedule into harbor. Then the real work begins. Each member of the crew takes his post whether it be at the helm or on the lookout and works faithfully towards the achievement of the final goal. One of the first indications to the student body that such an undertaking is under way, is the bulletin notice, Photos to be taken! On the appointed day, one sees every degree of splendor from a clean collar and freshly pressed trousers to a silk dress and a recent marcel. Soon this trying ordeal is over, and all are anxious to see whether or not the photographer has been able to make them into Mary Pickfords or Ramon Novarros. But to the Scotchman, at least, the success of the adventure depends upon the watchfulness of the lookout crew. They must be brave, dauntless, and constantly on the alert in order to extract advertisements from the heartless tyrants on the sea of business. On them depends the financial success of the whole venture. We must not forget, however, to laud the untiring efforts of the pilots who have both steered the ship through the rapids of business and maintained the co-operation of the crew and the entire student body throughout the undertaking. We close with the wish that the students of future years will be able to look upon the Year Book of 1927-28 as one worthy to take its place in the long succession of successful Year Books. Page Twenty ' two OETSXT PROLOGUE As here you pause a while, dear friend, To read some line, a quip or jest, Give heed to this, our sole request; Scan with no censuring eye, nor bend A critic ' s mind to thoughts unschooled By life, but immaturely young; Let all the chaff be widely flung, To find some kernels we have pooled. Knight Autumn comes with all his brilliant train, To woo sweet Summer in her verdant dress; His subtle smile and golden wizardry, Beguile her fulsome heart in warm caress, Till languidly her drooping head takes rest In sweet content, upon his scarlet breast, And trembling lips in love to him she yields; Then, sprightly dancing elves, sly witnesses, On wings of love take hurried flight to fields, And beg pale gossamer, the milkweed ' s down, To spin the snow-white filmy wedding gjwn. AUTUMN Ah, but thou wert a ruthless traitor, knight! Thy faithless breast, a keen-edged sword concealed, Whose hilt with frosted jewels, sparkled bright And for her sanguine death, thou didst it wield; See! ' neath this oak, their tender trysting place. Great drops of Summer ' s warm life blood they trace; The trembling birches on the hill are pale; From that dread scene the sun hath hid his face; And all throughout the day, the pine trees wail While plumed golden rods stand stark and gray, Since thou, Despoiler, marchedst down the vale. And stole the life of their dear Queen away. — Estelle Haycock- NORMAL, SCHOOL HAPPINESS Some seek thee in fame, And some in wealth. And some in bloody warfare. But are you there, will-o ' -the-wisp? Ah, no! You must dwell elsewhere. Fame flatters one ' s self-vanity, And wealth indulges senses, And bloody warfare causes woe, And makes of humans, wretches. You shine out in the baby ' s face, And in the lovely flowers, And in the songs of happy birds, And all of Nature ' s bowers. —Ethel Frame. REMINISCENCE. With sweet elation and contemplation, I often think of those Normal days, The trials and pleasures, now priceless treasures Come back through memory ' s misty haze; Each teaching hour, a special flower, Within my Garden of the Gone. Each day of school a precious jewel Of dew, upon its grassy lawn. Each social function, and dainty luncheon. Each literary afternoon Recalled with longing, come upward thronging, A tremulous, entrancing tune; Then Friendship ' s golden hours, beholden Through the softening veil of years, Arouse a yearning, a sweet heart burning That moves the soul to tender tears. Page Twenty-four LONDON ONTARIO TO OUR STAFF Here ' s to the staff of the L. N. S. The finest in all the land; The masters, who, the whole year thro ' , Have offered a helping hand. They are always ready and willing To aid us in every way; Patient, kind, and courteous, Giving their best each day. Each putting his life in this work, They train us day by day, In methods new, yet ever true, That help us on our way. Then, let us thank our masters, And may this prove the rule; That their standards will ne ' er be lowered In that little country school. —Viola M. Squire. ADIEU, L. N. S. September last, the road seemed hard and long, That rose from where we stood to teacher ' s state. We had but passed the Collegiate gate, With wish to join the pedagogic throng. Then step by step, we neared the mountain ' s crest, Where wells the fount, at which we thought to find Solutions for all problems of mankind; Our goal attained, then would we ever rest. How dull it is to pause, to make an end, For at this fount of wisdom having sipp ' d We shall go out not wholly ill-equipp ' d For struggles hard, which life to us may send. — Estelle ]. Haycock. Games lubricate the body and the mind. — Franklin. It is exercise alone that supports the spirit and keeps the mind in vigor. — Cicero. IT WAS not long before we boys and girls were acquainted with one another, and in response to this stimulus, our esprit de corps mani- fested itself. The Second Term Athletic Executive consisted of: Robert Moffat, President; Annie Switzer, Vice-President; Grace Slaght, Secretary; and Clarence Cress, Treasurer. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL Cicero said the beginnings of all things are small, and such it was with the girls ' basketball team, but we began at the bottom and worked our way to success, due to the co-operation of the team, the aid of the coach, Mr. McKone, and Mr. Prendergast. We cannot say we obtained honors in every game, but the team did its best throughout the season. Miss Mildred Campbell was unanimously elected as the manager of the girls ' team. She filled her place very well, arranging games and seeing that all members of the team were present at these. We wish to thank Miss Campbell for the interest she took in the team. Inata Babcock was chosen captain of the team. She was an excellent player, having played on the St. Thomas Collegiate Institute team before coming to London Normal School, and filled her place as jumping centre very successfully. She also had the ability of dropping the ball in the basket from any angle on the floor. Marion Prentice was an extremely good player, and scored many points for the team. A bounce and in, was Marion ' s motto and perhaps she found that a successful way when she played on Tillsonburg High School team. The shortest member of the team was Alma Townsend, a very quick and good forward. In her early ' teens she learned to play basketball at Windsor Collegiate Institute, and was later a member of the second school team there. That tall straight guard was Fanny Cook. Yes, she had played basketball before, on the Essex High School team. Her fast, straight pass toward the forward line brought many a score to the team. Jean Fry also came from Windsor Collegiate, where she was a very good guard, and none of her enthusiasm left her when she came to London Normal School. She played the game, never wearying, and always looking on the bright side. Good girl, Slattie! — could always be heard. Grace Slaght had played on Woodstock Collegiate Institute team, and she showed her ability on the Normal team. She was a clean, steady player and a good defence. Flossie Cox, Edith Bunclark and Marion Ellwood were our never- failing substitutes. They could play any position on the floor, either forward or defence, and were always ready to fill in when needed. BOYS ' ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES. Our boys, with Knox, London Life, Northern Life, Western U, and Westervelts organized the Oxford Street Gym. League, with John Allan, President. The first series was a succession of snappy games, NORMAL SCHOOL Normal coming out second in points. The second series brought a closer score with real spirit and undaunted zeal. Outstanding among the exhibition games were those played against Strathroy — one pair here, and one there. The boys were up against a really swift team, here, and although their persistent work prevented a too-shameful defeat, they lost. We were delighted to have with us as ardent supporters, Mr. and Miss Prendergast. An exciting game of hockey was played at the Arena against Wester- velts, resulting in a tie, 4 ' 4. Nott played goal, Allan, scoring two points with Cress ' combination, and Crumback defence, Shewan, who also scored two, centre, and Cress and Moffat wings. THE BOYS ' BASKETBALL TEAM. Ted Cress, forward, always played a quick and clean game, ever ready to receive a pass, and ever ready to pass it on. Fearlessly, he dodged the enemy guards and tossed the ball in the basket. He developed also an excellent ability to guard, and in a pinch took that role with fine results. Neil Dowding, forward, was swift and sure in his combination and in his shots. He cleverly dribbled the ball around the guards, and with a quick shot as he raced under the basket, scored countless goals. He was as good at basketball as he was at the fiddle. LONDON ONTARIO Doug Crinklaw, centre, was our tallest player, and showed himself a real captain. Alert and active, ready for the jump, and rarely missing it, he was a real star. Quick and clever in combination he was, and played forward and guard with equal success. Shorty Allan, guard, was vigorous and vigilant, sticking tenaciously to his man, and ceaselessly foiling the enemy ' s shots. He had a cute trick of suddenly intercepting a pass intended for his man, and bouncing it down to his own forwards. He was also efficient in the latter position. Red Shewan, guard, was firm and fast, and excellent in combination. He worked successfully with Shorty in preventing the opponents from scoring too often. His quick spurts up the floor with the ball, and his fine shots marked him as a good forward also. Rosie Smith, sub., was strong and husky, whether needed as guard or forward. Jimmy O ' Neil, sub., filled the positions of guard and forward with equal success. Suzy Colgrove, sub., as forward, guard or centre, used arms and legs to the best advantage. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM Left to Right — Mildred, Campbell (Manager), E. Alma Townsend, Grace Slaght, Marion Prentice, Jean Fry, Edith Bunclark, Inata Babcock (Captain), Flossie Cox, Marian Ellwood, Fanny Cock, Mr. McKone ' Coach), Mr. Prendergast. Pdge Twenty ' Sevtn Page Twenty-eight THE LITERARY SOCIETY O THE literary society goes much of the credit for the excellence of this year ' s activities. Needless to say, however, the Executive could not do all, and the students are to be congratulated for their co-operation. Each form took part in preparing a program and a judge would have found difficulty in making awards. The variety of the programs arranged revealed much latent talent. The Executive, itself, prepared many excellent programs, and it was through its efforts that a debate was arranged with Western. Choosing the debaters was a difficult task, as preliminary debates revealed excellent material. A vote of the students resulted in Miss Maryn Miles and Mr. Clifford Crumback being chosen to represent Normal, and although our debating team lost, it was not without a battle. All of us felt that our debating experience had been of great value. There are some of the Literary Society Activities which stand out in red letters. For those who would like to fasten a few forgetton links to their recollections, we have chosen a few of the most important and woven each into its separate history. THE AT HOME UR At Home will long be remembered as the most outstanding social event of the school year. On the evening of January the sixth, the mystic lamp of Aladdin led many a gaily attired couple toward the Winter Gardens. Here soft music soon carried us to terpsichorean realms, amid floating streamers, colored balloons and shaded lights. As dancing was the sole entertain- ment of the evening, the fleeting hours sped by on gliding feet. Shortly before midnight a dainty repast was served in a recess of this Fairyland. Mingling among our revellers were those bringing greetings from the sister schools of Hamilton and Stratford, charming all by their winsome personalities. All too quickly came the hour when we had to return to the realism of the outer world. Yet from fairyland, sweet memories of those happy moments still brighten that land of realism in which we must journey for so long. Page Thtrty ' one NORMAL SCHOOL THE NORMAL LITE PERHAPS the most interesting work which the Literary Society undertook was the publishing of a school paper — The Normal Lite. For the first time in its history, the London Normal School published, every two weeks, a paper which was produced almost entirely by the School. From the more literary editorials, through Grins and Giggles to Juna ' s Advice to the Lovelorn, the paper was read with interest. Much credit is due the art editors, Miss Leda Brownlee and Miss Alyce Grainger, who produced such a variety of excellent cover designs. Miss Thelma Witherell was the editor-in-chief for the first term and had as her assistants, representatives from each of the forms. At the beginning of the second term, it was decided to have two editors, and the students chose Miss Winnifred Billingsley and Mr. Rogers Colgrove, who began with a new staff and continued the good work. Much of the success of the paper was due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Homer Kenny, its business manager. It is to his credit that the paper was a financial success, paying for itself and coming to the assistance of the Literary Society in time of need. We hope that succeeding years will be inspired by this beginning, and that when we return to Normal we shall still be receiving our Normal Lite every two weeks. Pogf Thmytwo LONDON ONTARIO OUR HALLOWEEN SOCIAL OUR Halloween party was a decided social success. Under Miss Ivy Truan ' s able directorship, a very fine and interesting program was prepared. After some rousing community songs in the auditorium, the Big Parade took place. Ghosts, gypsies, Indians, elves, fairies, our old- fashioned relatives and other interesting and comical people were repre- sented in that grand procession which journeyed through the corridors of the school in noisy merriment while Miss Emery, Miss Gahan, and Mr. McEachern acted as judges for the costume contest. Miss Alma Town- send and Miss Marjorie Walker, dressed as gentleman and lady of the 19th century, won the prize for the best costumes, while Mr. Rogers Colgrove, as a superfluous young lady in an enormous hoop skirt won the prize for the comic costume. We then proceeded in groups to explore the dismal murkiness of the black chasm in the gallery room, where invisible ghosts played havoc with us. After this harrowing experience we ascended to the gymnasium, where we were entertained with some very interesting games under the capable supervision of Miss Thelma Witherell and Mr. Homer Kenny. After this a very delightful lunch was served. NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Page Thirty-three Page Thirty our Page Thirty-five NORMAL SCHOOL MISS SUTHERLAND ' S VISIT The students of the London Normal School gathered in the Assembly Hall on Tuesday evening, February 21, 1928, in antici- pation of a peep into Miss Anne Sutherland ' s garden of verse. Dr. Dearness read, as an introduction to her, one of Miss Sutherland ' s poems, I Wish I Owned a Beauty Shop, where everyone received a marcel and a dimple. The students were then ,nvited to spend an hour or so in Miss Sutherland ' s beauty shop of poetry. Miss Sutherland gave all fairy wings and led them through the clouds, up hill and down dale, into a corner of a garden, into the kitchen of a Little Cottage Place, down the north road in search of The Lost Tea Kettle, into the ideal schoolroom and Confess we do not know why folks pity teachers so. Miss Sutherland draped the commonplace in a shroud of mystic wonder, until instead of seeing The Electric Sweeper, the audience saw a shining bumble bug, sipping blossoms on the rug. But even though Miss Sutherland would like to b e a rosebud, a leaf, or perhaps a fairy queen, she confesses, Oh, dear! My heart ' s in such a whirl, I ' d like to stay a little girl. Miss Campbell, with Mr. Quantz, accompanist, conjured her listeners along another branch of art — music. The selections chosen were well in keeping with the topics of Miss Sutherland ' s poems. Miss Campbell could not refrain from giving some good Scotch selections, My Laddie and Dougald Was a Scotchman. If anyone had been witness to the scene when Miss Campbell Chanced Upon a Big, Black Bear, it was agreed that no one could have described the situation more vividly than did Miss Campbell. LONDON ONTARIO STARTING SCHOOL ANNE SUTHERLAND God bless a little boy who goes to school, His shiny Primer hugged against his breast, With cheeks scrubbed clean and in his rounded eyes A baby wonder of the strange new quest! September, take him gently. He is small. Whose sturdy form must battle with the blow Of morning. Make the red-gold leaves A carpet where such little feet may go In safety. Sun, shine tenderly upon The forehead where his Mother laid her kiss; It was a consecration; see that books May never rob her little son of this. Birds, sing him softly; he has only known A lullaby: and little brook run clear When he is watching; never let him know A stagnant secret; he is young and dear. Pray that he finds within the strange four walls. An understanding heart; a mind grown wise In love of simple things; a hand that shields. And laughter, laughter in the waiting eyes! He was a baby yesterday. He lived By just my simple rote and easy rule; There— he is gone around the curve of road— Oh! God bless little boys who go to school. Imagination Runs Riot in the Forms SUPPOSING Supposing Miss Aberhart ever got cross ' Cause Miss Olive Alton were always the boss. Supposing Miss Binks were not prim and neat, Or Miss Mildred Campbell not quick on her feet. Supposing Miss Bell ,md Miss Curts disagreed, Or Marion Ellwood ever were treed . Supposing pugnacious and pert were Jean Graham, Or Miss Jessie Eagan alone to school ca-him. Supposing Miss Blair couldn ' t run up the stair. Or poor little Fanny had never a care. Supposing Miss Bateman hadn ' t a date, Or Miss Mary AnJerson ' s car ne ' er came late. Supposing Miss Haines were first in the form, Or Lillian Campbell were ever forlorn. Supposing Miss Billingsley ne ' er spoke a word Or Miss Edna Bradley knew every last bird. Supposing that Gertrude should laugh and not Grieve, Or Ethel M. Blackmore should ever deceive. Supposing Miss Bunclark could not sing the scale. Or Miss Mary Green should ever grow pale. Supposing Miss Charlton were never on time, Or Miss Ethel Frame could not write in rhyme. Supposing Miss Burgess were never at ease, Or Euloine Geiger could not sing to please. Supposing Anne Bicum forgot how to dance, Or sweet Miss Cecile never flirted a glance. Supposing Miss Dickson e ' er shirked in her work, Or Caroline Campbell were absent from kirk. Supposing Miss Bradish knew nothing of typing. Or Miss Flossie Cox should ever cease piping; Supposing Miss Botsford were ne ' er in a hurry. Or the girl with the smile just wasn ' t Miss Currie. Supposing that all these dire things came to pass — Well, then. Section One, would not be first-class. —Form I. IMAGINE! Estelle Haycock forgetting the slip. Lillian H. a French damoiselle. Germaine Lajeunesse a German blonde. Edythe Hills in the vale of despair. Mysie Jardine with a worried look. Gertrude K. minus her Irish wit. Isobel L. saying, Let ' s fight it out! Margaret Lumley founding an Anti-Sports League. Marian MacKay poring over Homer ' s Odyssey. Isabel MacDonald clipping her words. Edna McGaw without her train. Mabel McLarty with a low I. Q. Annie M. short in temper or in stature. Evelyn Meloche excited and flurried. Esther M. being more meritorious. Lila Moore with straight fair hair. Jean Mossop with a haughty demeanor. Mary Murray parading her wisdom. Caroline M. any less than she is. Violet N. worth less than nickel. Vivian M. any younger than she is. Dorothy piercing a loved one ' s heart. Catherine Porte out of sorts. Edna piping on the pipes of Pan. Marion Prentice not in sports. Margaret Rickard minus her song. Rena Reaume a partner of Puck ' s. Louisa R. without her twinkling eye. Emma Riseborough without a quip. Irene Sears not recognizing a bird. Mrs. Garry lacking her congenial personality. Sister Kathleen minus her pleasant smile. The masters starting without Vera Mancell. — Form II. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN. ' If Verlyn Shaver ' s eyes turned blue? If Grace Slaght had a sober face? If Dora Smith ' s hair was ever out of place? If Margretta Smith went out at night? If Marjorie Smith were to tell all she knows? If Viola Squire wore all her medals? If Mildred Stephenson had no artistic ability? If Marjorie and Rita Stephenson were separated? If Alma Swift grew any swifter? If Annie Switzer lost her temper? If Norma Taylor should grow any — more clever? If Ivy Truan could not take her own part 7 If Anna Turner neglected her work? If Minnie Wagg had far to walk? If Thelma Witherell found herself in an embarrassing place where she couldn ' t talk? It Dorothy Zavitz lost her parlor voice? If Roger Campbell knew no History? If Rogers Colgrove were serious? If Neil Dowding couldn ' t play the violin? If Calvin Fitzgerald were a music teacher 7 If Thomas Heywood grew a moustache? If George Jarvis Ford stalled on the way to school? If Don.ild Lane weren ' t married? If Alex. McColl didn ' t go with the girls? If Robert Moffat chewed gum? If George Nott stayed in every night? If James O ' Neill weren ' t bashful? If Boyd She wan turned a hair? If Albert Whitehall forgot to be serious? It Leonard Wood taught a poor lesson? If the boys of Form III didn ' t argue with the girls? — Form III. Page Tfnrrv-eigfii NORMAL SCHOOL CAN YOU IMAGINE THIS? Leda Brownlee with straight hair? Vesta and Ada playing hopscotch? Alice Grainger ' s school next year without great works Lila Anderson without her studious nature 7 Goldie and Eva in a Cole Black Carr? A game of basketball without Inata Babcock and Jean Fry? What we can Dufour Ila in De Forest of Derbyshire? The whole form turned about with Ila Herdman first and Elva Anderson last? Anyone sending our Barber to the Cole man for Comfort? Jean and Mary singing in unison, The Campbells are Coming and The March of the Cameron Men ? Form IV entertaining without Marg Coatsworth ' s and Muriel Doane ' s musical talent? Helen Fallona stepping out with David ' s son? What kind of a teacher Reba will be ' A Cross-un, of course. Jerry Bartlett anj Alice Graham not playing baseball? Our room without a Hall? Ruth Chappie and Marguerite Cooke running in a short ladies ' race? Form IV progressing without the Three Sisters and its Forman? —Form IV, OR THIS ? Marian Holmes without the list? Helen Howe if Marian missed? Marg. Jackson long and lean? Nonne Kelly on the screen? Mildred Kemp not very shy? Isabelle Kennedy trying to fly? Cora Kerridge feeling proud? Marian Knight heard talking loud? Carrie Koyle out of place? Jean Lee with a sober face? Gracey Leeson with bobbed hair? Jean McCallum with no care? Marg. Mackenzie short and fat? Thelma McCaffery at the bat? Toots McFadden very fair? Helen McDiarmid still more fair 7 Alice McLarty without baseball? Rae McLellan passing tall? Ruby McMillai Verna Mannen i Beth McLennan Helen McCall LONDON ONTARIO Ena Martin thirty-two? Marian Middleton ever blue? Jean Moore without her brains? Priscilla Mason flagging trains? Louise Martin looking cross? Blanche Morningstar giving sauce Miller Kay in olden styles? Form V without Miss Miles? Marg. McLennan without a joke Miss Mulhern a-shovelling coke? WHAT WILL HAPPEN: 1 around. When Kenny stops i And Allan ceases t When Walker makes And Alma thinks t Cla Mennill in a fight When Younger can ' t sing a note. And Doug, is an actor gay; When Smith teaches music by And Homer nods all day? When Mary is as Marjory tall, And Teddy isn ' t a boy? When Marjory is as Mary small. And Willene spreads not joy? When the masters get the Smiths all st And Reynolds takes a back seat? When lola comes never a morning late, And Helen looketh not neat? When Myrtle is dark and Peggy is fair, And Grace recovers her sight; When Clifford does not curl his hair, And McDonald ' s locks turn white 7 When Lena and Alice cease to grow, And Dorothy is not calm; When Billy Hart has even one foe. And Parkhill straps the palm 7 When Jean and Evelyn show a frown, And Eva will not aid? When Vera runs may Richardson down. And Ross ' s memory doth fade? When the Sisters twain no longer lead. Whether in work or play? It all these things should come to pass, Form VI. would pass away. A HYPOTHESIS OF CALAMITY Far be it from us to be pessimistic, yet if there had been a number of casualties in the Normal School this spring, this might have been the why and the how, that is, the matter and the method. The February exams, were most disastrous; many of the students committed suicide just after them. Even Mr. McKone disappeared one night in March. The only clues he left were a hole in the window and footsteps leading away. Mr. C. J. Fitzgerald ' s Science of Ed. paper was found open on his desk. Mr. Clarke died in the hospital following the Primary Mr. Pickles was carried off by a gust of wind similar to the breeze that blew Miss Rutherford ' s letters from her Manual Training poster on her way to school to hand it in. Mr. McEachern, walking to school one morning, sud- denly stopped, threw up his hands, and gasping THREE ! passed away on the spot. His sudden demise is doubtless due to his having observed three honor lessons in the last two days. Miss Emery, while teaching a lesson on Perspective to Form II, disappeared when she reached the Vanishing Point. Mr, Hofferd was killed during an experiment in the laboratory. He was trying to calculate Boyd Shewan ' s hot air capacity by taking his chest measurement and determining the number of calories of heat produced. Boyd respired, the apparatus burst, and Mr. Hofferd Miss Gahan suffered a fatal relapse of laughing sickness, contracted at the Christmas concert when Santa Claus ' tummy fell off during the distribution of presents. Miss Neville passed awav in the Domestic Science room. A hard sharp-edged piece of rock-like material was found to have pierced the roof of her mouth. It seems that she was sampling some of Form V ' s cookies. Death was Florence Mer Dr. White was killed by concussion of the ear-, when Mr. Heywood fell asleep during his class ont (Form III are still deaf.) No one in Form IV had brought a pitch-pipe, st Dickinson undertook to find the key of high E fl. them. He got up pretty well but failed to come and has not been heard from since. During one of the periods that Forms III and VI taking P. T. together, Mr. Siatter attempted to it one of Mr. Colgrove ' s grotesque positions. Whf was finally disentangled he had passed away. Mrs. Barnhardt fainted when she saw Mr. Smith v his feet on the mat hefore going upstairs. She regained consciousness. Mr. Prendergast, finding himself the only rem; master, died also in sympathy. Miss Heffernan died of exhaustion writing out obiti REQUIESCANT IN PACE! Albert V. Whitehall Page Forty NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Valedictory A S Boethus stood at the parting of the ways, we wonder if he noted the ideals as voiced by Pagan and Christian? A Greek Philosopher once said: Life is but the accumulation of memories, And as those memories are worth while, So is life worth living. On the other hand, the Christian has risen to sublime achievement by looking forward. It is not §uo venis? but §uo radis? America was discovered by Sailing on. Cum animo superabimus. We have a great privilege. Ours it is to develop the knowl- edges, skills, and attitudes of our young Canadians in harmony with the best traditions and highest ideals. More than all others, we mould the characters of the masses. Ours it is to diligently seek out and preserve the best of our race experiences. May we all more than fulfil the hopes of our patient and kind-hearted Normal School masters. They have labored unselfishly to give us ideals and methods, accumulated and analyzed by long and faithful endeavor. What an unselfish gift! We thank them truly and humbly hope we shall never give them cause to regret that they entrusted the torch to our keeping. Well, we are on the threshold. Whatever we seek, each must struggle upward over hazardous paths toward success. The weak of purpose may strive for a season and then fall back into the ignoble crowd. But there shall be those whose hearts are strong and whose purpose undefeatable, and to them shall come a time when from the towering pinnacle they shall look down on the rugged road, travelled, Per aspera ad astra. Futile employment, futile despair, futile mediocrity, may — ah, must — be left behind. It is a question of persistent endeavor. There is a way out always. Let us not live and die in the shadows — LET US TRY THE HEIGHTS. Ave atque amicisl C. J. FITZGERALD. Pane Forty one AUTOGRAPHS TEACHERS OF THE PRACTICE SCHOOLS London South C. L C. J. Burns, B.A. F. C. Jennings, B.A. J. F. Calvert, M.A. N. J. Ireland, B.A. S. R. Byles H. B. Dinsmore. R. H. Roberts. Tecumseh Avenue School. J. T. Parkinson, Principal. Margaret Fleming. Gladys Morris. Margaret McEachern. Dallas Radcliffe. Wortley Road School. W. B. Wyatt, Principal. T. L. Willis. Emily Knott. Susie McKone. Pearl Smith. Annie Hodges. 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ADDRESS: Studios— St. Paul ' s Cathedral, Phone Met. 1214 Residence— 3 Thornton Ave., Phone Met. 5623 University of Toronto The Provincial University of Ontario Normal School students have learned during their year of professional training that successful teachers are those who, while teaching, continue to study. Every teacher in Ontario should look forward to securing the B.A. degree. The Teachers ' Course, organized by the Provfticial University, provides a means by which this can be done without discontinuing one ' s teaching. Specialist standing can also be secured. Then there are correspondence courses in Upper School, Middle School, and Commercial subjects. Every provision has been made to assist teachers. For descriptive literature, write to W. J. DUNLOP, Director, University Extension, University of Toronto, Toronto 5. Pager Fortyfive Every Graduate of London Normal School SHOULD HAVE A COPY OF MOYER ' S EDUCATIONAL EQUIPMENT CATALOG A Reference Book of The Best in School Equipment. MAILED ON REQUEST E. N. Moyer Company Limited 106-108 York Street, TORONTO (2) CANADA WINNIPEG. SASKATOON. EDMONTON ' Remember —WENDELL HOLMES ' BOOK SHOP WHEN YOU NEED BOOKS FOR YOUR OWN PERSONAL USE OR FOR YOUR SCHOOL. We also Specialize in School Supplies of every description. Wendell Holmes Bookshop 190 DUNDAS STREET, - - LONDON, ONT. University of Western Ontario Summer School July 2- Aug 11 Why not start on a B. A. NOW? DO YOU KNOW THAT— 1. By two Summer Sessions and two winters of extramural w-ork you can take oft one whole year ' s work of a four- year B.A. course? 2. While your are teaching four years you can thus clear off half of a B.A. course? 3. A First-Class Certificate or Honor matriculation cuts off one year of a B. A. Course? 4. A Second-Class Certificate admits to Summer School? COURSES OFFERED THIS SUMMER IN— Astronomy, Botany, English, French, Geology, German, Greek, History, Latin, Mathematics and Public Speaking. Why wait till your High School work fades away? Start NOW while your foundation work is fresh and useable. Athletic and Social program throughout. You will greatly enjoy these six weeks of study-holiday. For Bulletin of Information, etc., address DR. H. R. KINGSTON Director of Summer School and Extramural Department University of Western Ontario, London, Ont. Normal School Students should make a special point of obtaining a copy of our Cata- logue when commencing teaching. It contains a most com- prehensive range of supplies and will prove of invaluable assistance when contemplating the purchase of equipment. The Geo. M. Hendry Co. Ltd. 129 Adelaide Street West, - - - Toronto (2) Artists ' Supply Company 77 York Street, - Toronto, Ont SUPPLIES OF ALL KINDS FOR ARTISTS. Agents For — Cambridge Artist Colors — a permanent palette. ASCO SHOW CARD COLORS— Best Covering Smoothest on the Market; 24 Colors. R. W. S. PAPERS for Artists. Hand made, pure linen, Write for Catalogue. Special Commercial Courses Summer School, July 9 to August 24 ENROLL EARLY The B. A. Course By Extramural 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 extra- mural and summer school courses offered are the result of a long period of adaptation and progress. Last year over 800 men and women from all parts of Canada were regis- tered for extramural work during the winter and 50 were in attendance at summer school. Queen ' s considers the student ' s aptitudes and pre- ferences. Teachers desiring to make any of the subjects of English, Classics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Econo- mics, 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 any time before September 10. The Summer School which forms a part of the summer extramural term, is held from July 4 to August 21. For further information, write to The Director of Extension Courses, Queen ' s University, Kingston, Ontario. Page Porty ' Seven MASON 6? RISCH Pianos through the superiority of their tone, have contributed much to Canadian culture. They are made in many models — from the most hand- some grand pianos to uprights within the reach of all — and sold on terms to suit every Hear Great A rtists Students are invited while in London to take advantage of the opportunity to hear Paderewski, Hoffmann and other eminent pianists. At any time, we will be glad to have you come and listen to the Mason Risch Duo- Art Reproducing Piano. It is gratifying to Mason ? Risch to have been able to meet the musical needs of the London Normal School and its students, year after year. Our aim is to render a service that will be remembered by all years after their Normal training. Victrolas For those who particularly enjoy symphonic music or the singing of world-famous vocal- ists, the new Orthophonic Victrola is unequalled. Its perfect reproduction, too, of dance orchestras, makes it the most popular of all phono- graphs. In many designs — from $115.00 up. Other Musical Supplies Whatever your favorite — violin or cello, banjo or guitar — or any instrument, we have it, also parts and attachments. We carry the most complete collection in Western Ontario of etudes and classical num- bers as well as the latest popular sheet music. Head Office and Factorii Toronto, Canada The Home of the Orthophonic Victrola London Branch 248 Dundas Street Page Ftnty-cighl