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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1931 volume:

CHOCOLATES None can teach admirably if not loving his task — A. Branson Alcott DONATED BY. THE YEAR BOOK OF CLASS 1930-1931 Published by STUDENTS OF THE NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON, ONTARIO Reading maketh a full man, conference a ready man, and writing an exact man. — Bacon Prologue Alas, how shall I bring you greeting? I call in earn upon my muse. She still her favors doth refuse And Pegasus afar is fleeting. Forsaken thus, I ' m but entreating That, as our boot you now peruse You ' ll grant us your most clement views. The pudding ' s proof is in the eating! Marion Ivison. NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON To •ffilltam jjffcmbetgasf, . l aeb. Who so Happily Unites THE Wisdom of Years with the Buoyant Spirit of Youth. We, the Students of 1930-31, Dedicate This Year Book NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO WM. PRENDERGAST, B.A., B. Paed., Principal Good Bye! Twos a smiling morn in May When the Commodore Jacques Cartier to the westward sailed away. XN a few weeks, more than two hundred adventurers, full of high hopes, endowed with health and possessed of vigor, will sail away from this port into an uncharted sea. Only the few will become commodores and reach new shores; the many will become A B ' s but the able-bodied seaman, provided he is truly able-bodied, has his place in the world scheme. Teaching is a great adventure, life itself is a great adventure, but the possessor of a disciplined mind may pass through it with happiness and contentment no matter in what walk he finds himself. On behalf of the staff of the school I wish the graduating class suc- cess, not only material success but also and particularly the success that is measured by attaining a well-spent life. [NORMAL school, T. E. CLARKE, B.A., B. Paed. Master : Science of Education, Methodology of Grammar and Composition. ' Thou that teachest another teachest thou not thyself ? LONDON ONTARIO G. W. HOFFERD, M.A., B. Paed. Master : Methodology of Science, Agricullure and Horticulture, Nature Study, Spelling. THE COUNTRY FAITH Here in the country ' s heart, IP here the grass i Life I ' As it i siveet life r hath been. Trusting a God still lives, And the bell at morn Floats with a thought of God O ' er the rising corn. God comes down in the rain. And the crop grows tall. This is the country faith, And the best of all. — Norman Gale J. G. McEACHERN, B.A., B. Paed. Master ; Advanced English. Methodology of Literature and Reading. History, ' Poetry is nothing less than the most perfect speech of man ihat in which lie comes nearest to being able to utter the truth. ' — Mathew Arnold. Page Seven Page Eight NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO CH S. E. PERCY Perseverence is more prevailing than violence. Instructor in Music. Last February Mr. Percy succeeded Mr. H. T. Dickinson who resigned to accept a position as vice-president and general manager of the Can- ada Pipe Organ Company, St. Hyacinth, Que. Music is a kind of inarticulate, unfathom- able speech, which leads us to the edge of the Infinite and impels us for a moment to gaze into it. NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Mr. Andrew Stevenson J ' tVR. Andrew Stevenson, B.A., B.Paed., who served as supply for a short VJL time during this year and who was Master of English and Science of Education in this Normal School from 1908 until the time of his retirement in 1927, had a rich and varied experience in the educational life of the province. Born in Markham village in 1856, he obtained his early education there, and later taught in a rural school in Markham township and as principal in Markham Village school. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1883. Subsequently he taught in Pick- ering College, Upper Canada College, Arthur High School, and in Woodstock, Stratford and Kingston Collegiate Institutes as English Master until his appointment to the London Normal School staff. While at the University he specialized in psychology, ethics, and eco- nomics, and won college prizes in chemistry and essay writing. For two years he was editor of The Varsity. Later he was a regular contributor to The Toronto Week, Goldvvin Smith ' s Literary Periodical. He was employed by the Ontario Department of Education to help revise Dr. Seath ' s High School Grammar and a Public School Grammar, and also to assist in the production of the First Grammar Manual for Normal Schools. Mr. Stevenson is naturally gifted with a brilliant intellect and out- standing teaching ability. Fortunate were the students who shared his classes and imbibed some of his wealth of information, his keenness of criticism, his love of nature and his appreciation of the best in literature. G. W. Hofferd. MR. ANDREW STEVENSON NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO] Editor ' s Note V _ ' HE Normal School Year 1930-31 has run its course. We the students of this institution have arrived at the final stage in our Normal metamorphosis. Now as full-fledged teachers we are about to depart from the protective shelter afforded by the London Normal School. How we have looked forward to this eventful period in our lives ! Many times have we expressed in terms of hopeful expectation our aspir- ations and desires for the glorious consummation of our Normal careers. But now, when we are realizing our temporary ambitions ; when we are experiencing the glorious sensation associated with the reverberating echoes of school out we pause in our exit. Time so ephemeral, yet so constant has aroused our consternation. We scarcely realize that the end has come. As we reflect, we see a radiant beacon illuminating all the precious moments, the pleasurable associations, and especially the kindly instruction. Of vital importance has been the work of our instructors. They have sacrificed abundantly, time and energy, in an endeavour to prepare us for a richer, fuller life. They have exemplified the lasting value of friendship, interest and generosity toward one ' s fellows. And then, there was an informal educational factor at work among us. We think of the inspiration which has come from the broad scholarship of the masters. We think of the sympathetic attitude of the critic teachers. We think of the broadening effect of contact with fellow students — all entered in the same race, and heading toward the same goal. We cherish the remembrance of the teams earnestly upholding the Normal standard. We review the literary and social enterprises : when first we heard with trepidation the sound of our voices from the platform ; when with faltering steps we first attempted to master the intricacies of the light fantastic. Then we appreciated the good understanding of friends. But what have we derived from our year ? Within the brief period of nine months, characters have been moulded ; dispositions have been brightened ; temperaments have been modified. A prodigious accomplishment. May this year book be instumental in embellishing our recollections with happy incidents outgrowing from our year ' s experience. To all those who assisted in its preparation I offer grateful acknowl- edgment. Nelson J. Johnson, Editor. EDITORIAL Lighting Candles The time has come, the Walrus said, To talh of many things — Of shoes and ships and sealing wax And cabbages and Rings ' ' Shall we begin with kings, and talk about teachers and the great- ness of their calling? There is nothing under heaven greater than the teacher is a Chinese saying. Remembering Ruskin ' s definition of edu- cation as leading human souls to what is best, making what is best of them, one must agree with the Chinese. Here is Dr. Henry van Dyke ' s tribute to the teacher. I sing the praise of the Unknown Teacher. Great generals win campaigns but it is the Unknown Soldier who wins the war. Famous educators plan new systems of pedagogy, but it is the Unknown Teacher who guides the young. He awakens the sleeping spirits and lights many candles which in later years will shine back to cheer him. This is his reward. The greatness of the teacher ' s task challenges him to meet it in a great way. Let the teacher say to himself: Let me not be like sparklers which give forth brilliant flashes of fire for a brief moment and then are but stiff bits of crusted wire: let me rather be like the fire in the temple of Vesta; let me maintain the spiritual glow; let my zeal never flag. There is no pursuit which demands a larger store of glowing enthusiasm to carry it through to success than does teaching. The teacher must not only teach but inspire, and to inspire others he must himself be inspired. The magnitude of the opportunity afforded the young teacher is not easily realized. The returns for the encouraging word, the understand- ing and sympathetic attitude, and the teacher ' s own example ( for the life of the teacher is the life of his teaching ) may be less tangible than the reward of the worker in the business and financial world, but the satisfaction of far-reaching results is intensely real. To light candles is the teacher ' s task and privilege, — candles which will later shine with various degrees of brilliancy on the social, physical, mental and spiritual programmes of life. To light candles efficiently the young teacher has the responsibility of broadening his knowledge of life. This broadening, educating process comes about in two ways, first, by intelligent, open-minded contact with people day by day, and second, by contact with even greater minds and lives through books, both of utmost importance and open to all of us wher- ever we live, whether east or west, whether in city or country. May we be impelled to enrich our lives and seek not for tasks equal to our powers, but for powers equal to our tasks. Thus shall the fire be kept burning to kindle the flame of the candle in young lives which our own shall touch. Marjorie Butterley. Page Fifteen Page Seventeen Page Nineteen Page Twenty Page Twenty-One Page Twenty-Four Page Twenty-Sh NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO GOV. SIMCOE SCHOOL William Wallis Mabel Buckle Zella Fawkes Lily R. Huffman J. Isabel McLeish Dora Rogers Thomas ]. Thompson, B.A. Vera M. Tisdale Martha Upshall. Jennie Walton Critic Staff WORTLEY RD. SCHOOL W. Baxter Wyatt Annie Hodges Myrde Justin Emily A. Knott Eulaie Mackey Elsie McCallum Susanna E. McKone Mrs. Pearl Smith Dorothy Webster Thomas A. Willis RURAL SCHOOLS Christina I. Baldwin Mrs. Ethel Dodds Ruth Lawton William G. Rigney LAMBETH CONTINUATION SCHOOL John D. Coombs Leah G. Jones TECUMSEH AVE. SCHOOL John T. Parkinson Margaret Fleming Margaret McEachern Gladys Morris Dallas Radcliffe Hilda Rogers RECTORY ST. SCHOOL George N. Edwards, B.A. Lena Claris Mae Croxon Lena Dunn Ruth Dunstan LONDON SOUTH COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE Joseph F. Calvert, M.A. Herbert B. Dinsmore, B.A. Norval J. Ireland, B.A. Fred ' k C. Jennings, B.A. William R. Urlin, B.A. Other Students 1. Helen J. Grieve, Clandeboye, Ont., R. R. No. i. 2. Dorothy F. M. Hogan, Sacred Heart Convent, London, Ont. When Dorothy leaches girls and boys, The dullest lessons turn to jo ys, Her winning ways and pleasant smile Are traits that ma e her work, worth-while. 3. Mildred Horn, Longwood, Ont. 4. M. Louise McSherry, Sacred Heart Convent, London, Ont. There is a gift beyond the reach oj art, of being eloquently silent. — Bovee. Received her education at Ingersoll Continuation School. Rita McSherry, Sacred Heart Convent, London, Ont. From Ingersoll comes Rita McSheny, With mischievous eyes and a smile so merry, A clever girl, too — so goes the rumour, Who also possesses a een sense oj humour. Sister Immaculate Heart, Sacred Heart Convent, London, Ont. Sister Mary Denise, St. Angela ' s College, London, Ont. Sister Modesta, Sacred Heart Convent, London, Ont. Sister M. St. Maurice, St. Angela ' s College, London, Ont. Sister Maureen, Sacred Heart Convent, London, Ont. Dora Robinson, Ilderton, Ont. Irene Wright, Rodney, Ont. Madeline Young, Croton, Ont. I Aim to Build Because the years had stolen his desire And left an aching dullness in its stead — Because the world had rendered mute his laughter And all Youth ' s sparkjing happiness was dead; He was too prone to scoff at our ideals, To crush our far-ftung ecstacies and joys, He had forgotten that high tide of longing That fills the questing souls of girls and boys. Forgive him Lord, and help me to remember That we who teach a mission must fulfill. On us depends the future of the nation, . The world is ours to ma e or mar at will. let this be the teachers ' foremost motto I aim to build and strengthen, not to kill ' ' H. Marguerite Brown- Fantasy The maiden moon bathes in a sea Of cobalt, then in modesty Within a wisp of drifting clouds Her nailed silver she enshrouds, Lest too much beauty turns the heads Of mortals, wakeful in their beds. Marion Ivison. Ula L. N. S. 1927 (From Contemporary Poets, 1929) Spring Evening Prize Poem ' Tis eventide — dar shadows fall On cool green grass, The sun reflects a faint rose tint As white clouds pass. The world is hushed. The stillness seems To grow intense. It broods and hesitates. I wait — And from the fence A bird note quivers through the dusk- All sleeping things Stir, and half-wake, then dream again. The light dew clings To grass and flowers, tenderly. Soft breezes fan Through jonquils and the lilac trees. Dear God, I can Almost rise up to thee; — so great The ecstasy The wonder of Thy handiwork Has wrought in me. H. Marguerite Brown. Birthright We, too, are Britain — England ' s k}ngs are ours; Alberta ' s prairies, Yorkshire moors are one. We, too, speak Milton ' s tongue, and battles won Belong to us by common Saxon dowers. For commonwealth men come to Gothic towers On Ottawa and Thames. The Norsemen run Their valiant race beneath a western sun. Our homes are Gaelic cots and English bowers. This heritage then let us not forego For mess of pottage, gilded or disguised By statesmen into prospect seeming fair Yet traitorous; but rather will we go From height to height, our destiny comprised In that Empire, to British freedom heir. R. V. Tuck. Hoar-Frost on Trees The winter-weary world today Has donned the festive guise of May. Like dancing-maidens, hand in hand In while-clad files the fruit trees stand. head, ded. Each humble shrub m By lavish Nature gc A pine tree, like a qui Seems iost in prayer The elm-tree flaunts hei In scintillating silver Entrancing in her slender pride, And dreams herself a royal bride. Marion Ivison. February 25, 1931. . Against the sun ' lofty grace lace, Page Twenty-Nim If a man does not make new friendships as he advances through life he will soon find himself left alone. A man should keep his friendships in constant repair. — Dr. Samuel Johnson. HE students of the London Normal School have had many enjoyable social functions at which they have been able to make new friends and keep these friendships in constant repair. Our first opportunity to really become acquainted with the staff was Dn the first Friday of the term when we were entertained by them. After games under the supervision of our masters were played on the campus, we adjourned to the school library where a social hour was spent over the teacups. Our first school party was held on October the thirty-first. As we entered the school we were told to descend to the eerie depths of the basement. Here everything was in darkness. Such ghasdy things we were told to touch. From the basement we ascended to the gymnasium. This had been decorated in keeping with the season, under Miss Miami Mitchell ' s supervision. The decisions of the judges were as follows : fancy costume, Miss Margaret Alexander dressed as a Japanese girl, original costume, Mr. Garnet Humphrey as a baby. The prize given for the best costume among the staff was given to Mr. McKone. Games followed under the (direction of Mr. Arthur Ward and ihis committee. Supper was served with Miss Dorothy Hackney as convenor. The students of this school sponsored a skating party at the arena on December the eleventh. After the party the students with some of their friends returned to the school where refreshments were served. On Friday, December the eighteenth our school was favoured with a visitor. Lucky it was the night of our Christmas party. The visitor was none other than Santa Claus (Mr. Garnet Humphrey). We were in the midst of enjoying games arranged by Mr. William Henderson when ihe arrived. We had a suspicion that Santa would visit us, so a Christmas tree had been decorated artistically by Mr. George Tait. Santa gave each good boy and girl a present. His duty done, Santa went on his way to distribute his other gifts. A buffet supper was served under the direction of Miss Alice Watterworth. The most formal social event of the year was the annual At Home which was held in the new ballroom of the Hotel London on January the thirtieth. The eager anticipation of many weeks was justfied by the success of the evening. The pretty frocks of the ladies and the black and white of the gentlemen ' s formal garb were enhanced by the coloured lights that played over the room during the dancing. Cards were arranged for those not caring to dance. Supper was served in the dining room. The committees in charge were headed by : Miss Dorothy Hackney, Mr. George Tait and Miss Dorothy Best. On Friday, March the twentieth a St. Patrick ' s party was held in the school. A programme, appropriate to the season was arranged followed by dancing. During Feburary and March three Household Science classes held afternoon teas for the purpose of bringing together the staff and their wives and various groups of students. The guests were received by two members of each class while tea was served from a prettily decorated table by the other members. Tea was poured by : Mrs. Prendergast, Mrs. Hofferd, Mrs. McKone, Mrs. Pickles, Mrs. Clarke and Miss Heffernan. In closing, the writer would like, on behalf of the student body to express thanks and appreciation for all that Miss Neville has done to make our social functions a success. Miss Alice Watterworth. 3 Page Thirty NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Our Visitors iT E owe perhaps more than we realize to our visitors. They have II J brought us a contact with new fields of work and pleasure, and fresh thoughts on the old. Even while the major part of their influence may prove transitory, there will still remain with us some thoughts, some ideas, otherwise ungained, to which we may turn in time of need. We had the pleasure of hearing addresses by Dr. Phair, director of the Department of Medical Health, and Dr. Conboy, director of Dental Hygiene. During the two days which they spent with us, we gained much useful information concerning their branches of health work. Dr. Amos gave a very interesting talk about the work which the Aux- iliary Classes are doing for school age children in need of special care. Professor Kingston of Western University used slides to illustrate his talk on Astronomy, Our Place in the Universe. He made an already fascinating subject particularly appealing. Misses Gilmore and Johnson, professional dancers of the city, entertained us for a while during one of our Literary meetings. Miss Gladys Tuless accompanied them. Miss Dobson of the Teachers ' Federation for Women, and Mr. Hall of the Teachers ' Federation for Men, visited our Literary Society one after- noon. They showed us the benefits we could gain through the aid of this Federation. Many students took advantage of this opportunity and became members of the Federation. Mr. Spettigue of the Bosch Lens Company, demonstrated how lantern slides can be used effectively in teaching. One of our most delightful speakers was Mrs. Davidson of the Home and School Federation. Her charming personality and wit added much to the interest of her talk which dealt mainly with the need of co- operation between parents and teachers in a community. Miss Duff, representing the Women ' s Christian Temperance Union, gave us some suggestions that we might use in teaching the chapter on Alcohol in the Health Book. She emphasized the importance of care- ful instruction on the problem of Temperance. Rev. Mr. Thomas, speaking in behalf of the Prohibition Union, spent a week with us addressing the student body each morning following the assembly. His talks were very instructive and contained interesting scien- tific data on the effects of alcohol. Mr. Dunlop, director of Extension Department of Toronto University, made a strong appeal to the students at one of our recent literary meetings for more advanced study after the Normal course. The last visitor was also a director of exension work, Mr. Thomas, representing Queen ' s University. Eleanor McRoberts Page Thirty-One (j Humphrey First Term Literary Society OUTSIDE the formal teaching the most valuable organization was the school Literary Society. The work done by the Literary Society will be invaluable to us in future years. In promoting the interchange of ideas and opinions among the student body and in the practical e xperience gained in the organization and management of such a society the Lit proved its worth. From the immediate standpoint it has served to help the students become acquainted with one another and as a place where individual talent was displayed. The first meeting was called on Sept. 26, 1930. At this meeting the aims and purposes of the society were explained by Miss Gahan, who suggested that two students be appointed to look after the meetings until elections were over. The nominations for officers then followed. Mr. Prendergast was made Honorary President. The election results of October 3 were as follows: President, Ross Tuck. Vice-President, Alice Wattervvorth. Secretary, May Titus. Treasurer, Dallas Cameron. Five form representatives or councillors were also elected. During the fall term eleven meetings were held in the school audi- torium on Friday afternoons. The program at this first meeting consisted of contributions from a ' .: the forms. A very clever and amusing program was presented by the new execu- tive the following week in the form of a mock trial. The case revolved around a lady ' s pet chow which had been hit by a motorist. Another of this category was a playful skit Miss Hertel ' s First School which portrayed the trials of a young school teacher with a difficult class on her hands. Form Four presented a particularly attractive program in honour oi Pauline Johnson. The stage was appropriately decorated to depict an Indian scene, with the players, in costume, sitting around a campfire. Some of the Poetess best loved selections were recited or sung and a summary of her life was given. The hearty applause which followed this performance showed how sincerely it was appreciated. One of the December programs was distinctly novel. The society was favoured with two talented young dancers. Miss Gilmore and Miss John- son, who pleased the audience with both classical and popular dancing. Miss Bennett then followed with a witty little speech appropriately titled, Some Excuses Given by Pupils and How Teachers Should Re- ceive Them. This was supposed to serve as a warning to Normalites of the strategms they will encounter in the little red schoolhouse. On nearly every program were one or more individual numbers which took a great variety of forms. Soloists were found in almost every field, from speeches and songs to harmonica and mandolin solos. In this way nearly everyone contributed to a program. The executive of the fall term Literary need to be complimented on the excellent and systematic way they dealt with the business. Espe- cially worthy of note is our diligent president whose slogan Do your duty of which it may be said: The music in our hearts we bore Long after it was heard no more. Ruth Carrincton. Page Thirty Three NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON ONTARIO Second Term Literary Society ANUARY 23 marked the date of the election for the second term executive. As the smoke of battle cleared away the following names loomed victorious: President, Dougald Reader. Vice-President, Mildred McCannel. Secretary, Archie Turner. Treasurer, Garnet Humphrey. New form councillors were also elected to serve on the executive. On February 6 the new executive presented an exceedingly well-acted pantomime, depicting the heroism of Laura Secord. At this time the forming of a Year Book was of prime interest to everyone. Mr. Hofferd gave much helpful advice on how to publish one. The result was an election of the Year Book Staff the following week. A credible performance was presented by the members of Form Two. Selections from H. M. S. Pinafore were presented in chorus and solo. Miss Linge read the connecting links between the songs which the un- initiated found helpful in appreciating Gilbert and Sullivan. Form Four adhered to their reputation for excellent programs. Their second attempt took the form of a musicale in which the history and development of music was traced. illustrated with enjoyable The opening number lowed t y a song. vas a reading on the Origin of Music fol- An enlightening talk on folk-song songs by a chorus. Several composers ' lives were briefly sketched by speakers who sup- plemented their talks with selections from their masterpieces. The Friendship Chorus climaxed the entertainment. Forms One and Three presented entertainments of a lighter vein, the former ' s being a humorous melodrama entitled The Tragedy of Manuel del Popolo. The latter ' s performance was also of a melodramatic flavour but in- troduced the distinct novelty of being in the form of a shadowgraph. Last but not least came Form Five ' s contribution. A playlet titled The Fatal Rubber showed that the evil effects of bridge extend as far back as the early days of the French Court. It was no other than a bridge game, supplemented, of course, by his family, that drove Charles mad. A charming rote song introducing sailor lads and maids directed by Sister Mary Denise proved very popular. Miss Mary Stephenson and Miss Beatrice Rilett dressed as Two Little Maids rendered this old favourite in a pleasing duet. The meetings of the second term were of a good standard showing thoughtful planning and preparation. We wish to thank the members of the staff for their helpful criticisms and attentive interest in the Literary meetings throughout the year. Ruth Carrington. Page Thirty-Five Editor, G, THE NORMAL PSALM My masters are my shepherds and I am in dire want ; they preventeth me from lying down in the bed which I owneth ; they leadeth me to distractions with their exam questions. They shaketh my resolution to get a teacher ' s certificate ; they leadeth me to make a fool of myself before my classmates. Yea, though I burnetii the light until my landlord yelleth, I fear much evil ; for they are against me. Their matter, their method, and their rantings frighteneth my evils from me. They assigneth me extra work as a punishment in the presence of my classmates ; they annointeth my papers with blue pencil marks, and my zeros filleth a whole column. Surely, lesson plans, exams, and exercises will follow me all the days of my Normal career ; and I will dwell in the asylum forever. Mr. Clark : Mr. Reader, what are the two genders ? Reader : Masculine and Feminine. The masculine are divided into temperate and intemporatc, and the feminine into frigid and torrid. Exams may come And exams may go. But I fail on forever. Captain (frenzedly) — All hands on deck : the ship ' s leaking. Sleepy voice (from cabin) — Aw, put a pan under it and come to bed. RHYMES SUGGESTED FOR THE ALDINE METHOD. Don ' t cry, little Normal Student, don ' t cry ! You ' ll be a Critic Teacher by-and-by. Now if there are any students here who are satisfied with restaurant silverware, just let me know. Page Thirty-Six Humphrey Goosey, goosey, gander, Whither do you wander ? Up-town, down-town, Here there and yonder. Coming home at two A.M. Or later of a Sunday To start to write the Lesson-plan I have to teach on Monday ! Little Bill Esson Has lost his lesson And doesn ' t know where to find it. He ' s awfully sorry ! (At least that ' s his story But he doesn ' t seem to mind it). I wanta be a teacher And with the teachers stand With words of wisdom on my lips And a strap in my right hand. Nothing like this happens at Normal Teas. Bring me another sandwich, please. Will there be anything else ? Yes, a paper weight. That last sandwich blew away. The agriculture class was discussing the feeding of hogs. Mr. HofTerd : What is a good mineral form of food for hogs Cameron : Pig Iron. Regarding the House Fly : ist Student : There ' s a fly in my soup. 2nd Student : Don ' t worry, he won ' t drink much. ' NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON ONTARIO Editorial HERE we are at the parting of the ways. We will all take different paths and strike out alone, but shall we drop our bundles awhile and look back on the road we travelled together? Do you see that bend in the road? I remember well the night I came to that bend. It was a night in February. The last straggler had dragged his weary feet home, and left the school to darkness and to me. I remained pon- dering over a pile of Manuals. A door opened behind me. Uncon- sciously I arose and walked through it into a large class room. It was Class-room X 2 You have never heard of classroom X 2 ? Well, I cannot enlighten you as to the exact position, but you know, you never can find X 2 . You must be born to it. A little sprite in cap and gown ushered me in. The room was full of sprites. Their faces seemed familiar, but I could not recall them. My friend labelled them all for me. In one corner stood Oxygen, Hydrogen and Ablative Absolute, arguing with each other. They disgusted me. Compound Interest went to settle the dispute. His arms and legs seemed to be all of a tangle. A most complicated creature. Near by stood Simple Interest. He had a friendly look. He and a chap called Per Annum were close friends. No one was allowed between them except five per cent. Acussative and Infinitive were pinching each other in sheer delight at the fun they gave to mortals. Infinitive laughed until his sides split — hence split infinitive. The Principle of Archimedes was there too. He was long, lanky and dry. Near by stood l ' lmperatif, a little French sprite. He was screaming excitedly, Oui, s ' excuse, s ' accuse. Every one groaned. French proverbs are not classical. The groans upset two Polly Petalous and Molly Sepalous, and they wept tears of Sodium Chloride. A couple of Quadratic Equations came up and looked me square in the face. They mistook me for Isosceles triangle on account of the equal length of my legs. This was too much for me. I seized a Balance Sheet, applied the Halving Principle, divided them by sheer Pressure and analyzed them into clauses. Tension increased and I turned to flee. I knew that Black Death was at my heels. I stumbled and fell into a coma. I heard a voice soft and melodious whisper in my ear, as the wind does in the tree-tops, sweet and tar off. It said, Friend you once knew all these sprites, but you have forgotten them. They were only the tantalizing, elusive acquaintances of youth. How- ever, some of them will come back and will help you to make a deep- and real friendship in the future. I woke up and left school. The moon was riding high and the sky looked down through a thousand twinkling eyes. The words of the sprite still rang in my ears. I felt indeed as though I had been in a large crowd. I had given the hand of passing acquaintanceship to many. I had received the grasp of enduring friendship from few. Perhaps others feel as I do. Our school days have been all too short. But now that they are over, we must look forward to something greater and better. We want to make a Friend of Life. We have to strive and struggle for that unattained height. And when we stand serene and triumphant at the goal we may say with Scott, One crowded hour of glorious life, Is worth an age without a name. Myfanwav Williams. Page Thirty-Seven Page Thirty-Eight aS the Autumn weather grew colder, baseball was given up for basketball among the girls. The gym. was the scene of keenly contested inter-form games and much hard practice on the part of the representative teams. Whether they knew how to play basket- ball or not the girls came out to play for their forms and to secure respite from hard work. The fact that arrangements had been made for inter-Normal basket- ball games aroused keen interest among the players. Enough girls came out for regular practices to make up two excellent teams. Exhibition games were arranged with Western University, the Collegiates and the Technical School. All games our school teams keenly contested, and succeeded, much to our elation, in winning the lion ' s share; thereby strengthening the morale of the teams and encouraging more diligent practice for future contests. With the advent of Spring, there has been a return to Softball. Inter- form games are ' being played. We anticipate that our team will give a good account of itself in the coming contest at Guelph. HAMILTON GAMES Excitement and enthusiasm ran high when Hamilton came to visit London in January. In the first game our team won a complete victory with a score of 44 to 18. The co-operation and superior shooting of our girls did much to overcome Hamilton ' s defence. The players for this game were: Addie O ' Neil, Jean Hutchison, Jean Abbott, Dorothy Ogletree, Helen Burke, Alice Watterworth, Margaret Sinasac. In the second game, London was not so successful. Although the girls played well and played hard, they did not seem able to hold their lead. We lost by a narrow margin 37 to 33. The players were: Ellen Bennett, Edna Mitton, Almetta Clark, Ruth Carrington, Mary Scratch, Helen Langdon, Mayme Farley. STRATFORD GAMES Although we had succeeded in winning just one game from Hamilton, the girls were determined to do better in Stratford, and the future game was regarded with great anticipation. The second team played a much superior game to that of the Stratford girls and won by a score of 27 to 8. The contest between the first teams was more evenly matched, Strat- ford emerging victorious with a small margin secured during the last quarter of the game. The score was 23 to 20. The line-up for the second team was: Addie O ' Neil, Jean Hutchi- son, Jean Abbott, Dorothy Ogletree, Miami Mitchell, Julia Mclntyre, Helen Langdon; for the first team: Ellen Bennett, Edna Mitton, Almetta Clarke, Helen Burke, Mary Scratch, Margaret Sinasac. Giuce Hertel. CITY LEAGUE BASKETBALL London Normal girls plunged headlong into the City League fray along with Western University, London Life, and Westervelt School. Normal intended to win the championship but so did Western, London Life and Westervelt; however, somebody ' s good intentions had to die a horrible death and Normal joined the funeral procession. Coach Grace Hertel spent time and energy on the team, and the girls all tried to convert her untiring efforts into victory. However, the fates frowned on them, and although they fought right on, the trophy was adverse to resting in the halls of Normal. The girls won their games from Western and London Life without much excitement. But Page Thirty-Nine NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO GIRLS ' SPORTS — Continued with Westervelt it was a different story. A very decisive defeat dashed their rising hopes but not their spirit, and the next battle for supremacy was as rough, tough, and nasty but — also just as decisive in favour of Westervelt. However, Normal came smiling through and tried again. After a third rather terrible defeat the Normal girls, a little wistfully surrendered the championship to Westervelt. They fought their best; they -didn ' t win a trophy but they had a great deal of fun. And here ' s one for Pollyanna — they had a chance to show their sportsmanship as cheerful losers. Ellen Bennett. Music Show and Musicale Impressions of the Minstrel Show in a few words, (impossible) but here goes ! 1. Ushers — bell-hop caps on fair heads; statuesque curtain-drawers. 2. Audience — large, appreciative, many critic teachers. 3. Choruses — bright young faces, pretty dresses, sweet voices, lovely songs. 4. Solos — Miss Best, Miss Wells, Miss Hutchison, and what a banjo player ! 5. Minstrel Show — Mr. Reader, Interlocutor, in dress and tone of voice. a. End Men — Mr. Humphrey, of course, but which ? Mr. Tait, by bis stateliness you shall know him. Mr. Dynes, it took some time, but — Mr. Scott, process of elimination. b. Jokes — medicine, weather-vane, and the long-suffering staff. c. Dancing — now we are sure it ' s Mr. Scott. d. Choruses — snappy. e. Solos — Mr. Mathews and Mr. Gray — who will forget them ? 6. Mr. Percy — the author of this most pleasant ending to the student activities, to whom we all tender our thanks. Page Forty-Two Page Forty-Three i healthy mind in a healthy body ! More and more every day we ] | learn the truth of this statement. In the near future physical education, mental and moral training will go hand in hand through the sch ool curriculum. As teachers, the task of bringing about this standard and keeping it up, falls upon us. This is the world that year by year, While in her place the school is set, Every one oj her sons must hear, And none that hear it may forget. This they all, with joyful mind, Bear through life li e a torch in flame. And falling fling to the host behind — Play up I play up ! and play the game ! SOFTBALL Last fall the first game that we played after coming to Normal was Softball. The boys soon became acquainted with the large grassy campus. Several games were staged between the boys of Form III and Form V, with each team coming out on top. A number of games were played with a representative team from South Collegiate. The result was dis- astrous to the Londoners as the Normal ites were too strong for them. This spring the boys are having their spring training and they hope to be successful at Guelph. RUGBY When the rugby season came we found that we had in our midst an outstanding player, Dallas Cameron. Under his leadership and with Gordon Mclver as quarter the So-called Rugby Team tried their hands at the game where men have to be men. But the Normalites met with very little success. We played several games with South Collegiate but due to lack of experience we were outdistanced and outscored. HOCKEY After the Christmas vacation some of the boys caught the hockey fever. We had one practice at the Arena but due to the excessive cost we decided that we did not need practice. The open air rink was the best that we could do but as the ice was soft we had very little practice. In the first of the inter-Normal activities, Hamilton played at London. The London boys appeared to have the edge of the play but were unable to score. The game ended i- -o in Hamilton ' s favour. However at Strat- ford the London Normalites did better, holding the Stratford aggregation to a tie of 2 - 2. We played only one more game, that being with South Collegiate where we were defeated 2 - 1 . BASKETBALL The basketball team worked hard but it did not win many games. In the inter-Normal events London was defeated by a few points by both Stratford and Hamilton. These games were short and both teams played well . In the City Basketball League and the exhibition games the opposition was very strong. The teams of the City League were London Life, Wes- tern University, Y. M. C. A., Bell Telephone and Westervelt School. The other teams played by Normal were : Chatham, Huron College, South Collegiate, Central Collegi ate and Hamilton Road Presbyterian Church. The Normal School team was successful in winning only a few games but to be defeated by teams such as the London Life and South Collegiate is more of an honour than a disgrace. D. Dynes. NORMAL SCHOOL, LONDON ONTARIO EDITORIAL A Modern Piers Plowman HPOET once wandered forth into the hills on a May morning. Wrapped in a rough shepherd ' s cloak, he lay down and fell asleep. He dreamed he saw eastwards, towards sunrise, a tower, and Truth was therein. Westwards he saw a deep dale wherein dwelt Death and evil spirits; and between these there lay a fair field, full of folk of all manner of men, the mean and the rich, working and wan- dering as, in this world, men must. Of all those whom he saw in his dream Peter, the honest plowman — whom he called Piers Plowman — was the chief. It was a vision of the life of his time, and when he awoke he wrote a great poem — The Vision of Piers Plowman. Many hundreds of years later, a man sat alone in one of the boxes of a great theatre, gazing meditatively upon the brilliant scene before him. The curved tier of glittering boxes held the wit and culture of half the city. They had come to hear a great singer, who had long held the world in the spell of his voice. The musicians moved from a spirited prelude to softer tones, the audience leaned forward expectantly, the curtains parted and the singer ' s voice blended with the soft strains of music. The listener shifted rest- lessly, wondering at his own feeling. But, as the song went on, he no longer wondered. He knew the story of the melody. It spread before him a vision of the life of his ow n time. He saw himself the reincar- nation of Piers Plowman in vastly different surroundings. But the vision was the same. His thought centred on one group — his own former associates, a gay company, marching forth from the protecting walls of their last school on to the wide, open plain of Experience, with the indomitable enthusiasm of youth beaming from their countenances. That was the year Nineteen Hundred Thirty and One, adventurous band, the scholars of a fair training school. The dreamer could see them in the after years, guiding the faltering steps of those in whose tender hands rested the destiny of the nation. Later, still he could see them tranquilly passing to the Fulness of Life, happy in the consciousness of achievement. He came to himself with a start. The lights in the theatre were low. The last of the chattering throng had disappeared. He rose and passed into the cold night air but with congenial shadows of his vision still about him. Veka M. Lince. Found in An Autograph Book My fountain pen supplies a stream of thought — Long quiet reaches of psychology, Meanderings, too, of methodology — But by these weekly tests I am distraught. For 1 must measure wisdom ' s variant flow By horologe that ne ' er did mediate, Whose cogging wheels ne ' er paused to cogitate, Whose seconds second thoughts can never know. — T. E. Clarke. Page Forty-Five- NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Debating and Public Speaking QUBLIC speaking always plays a vitally interesting part in Normal School endeavour. We are happy to say that the class this year acquitted itself as admirably as its predecessors and we might add, with the egotism of Normalites in general, with a little to spare. The two events of the year i n this connection were the inter-Normal meets with Hamilton and Stratford. Preliminary contests were held in each case to decide who should represent us and competition was pleasingly keen. Hamilton Normal met us in Public Speaking the evening of Jan. 30th in our auditorium. Miss Kathleen Gales and Mr. Frank Macdonald were our debaters, having the negative of the subject : Resolved that the world is a better place to live in than it was fifty years ago. Spicy arguments were advanced by each side, the decision going to the visitors. In the oratorical contest which was of an impromptu nature. Miss Ellen Bennett chose for her subject : Napoleon, while Mr. Earl Gray chose : Teaching as a Profession. Both speakers gave us good reason to be proud of them but here again, Hamilton took the honours. The judges for these contests were Mr. Andrew Stevenson, a former master of London Normal, Mr. Edwards and Mr. Wallis, principals of Rectory St. and Simcoe St. schools, respectively. Our contestants met those of Stratford Normal on the evening of Feb. 14 in the auditorium of Stratford Normal School. Miss Ruby Robbins and Mr. Sherwood Maclntyre defended us in the debate, having the negative of the subject : Resolved that a quota system of immigration would be better for Canada than a selective system. The discussion waxed quite torrid, the decision finally going to London. In the impromptu contest following. Miss Marion Ivison chose for ' her subject, The Twentieth Century Woman, while Mr. Nelson Johnson chose Play up! Play up! and Play the Game. Miss Ivison brounght in the honours for the ladies but Stratford took the men ' s contest. The judges were: Mr. Robertson, formerly the Mathematics master of Stratford Normal, Mr. Smith, Inspector of public schools, Stratford, and Mr. Sprung, Principal of Stratford Collegiate. The actual public speaking contests have ended for the year but now we enter the everyday contest which will play an important part in our profession. Let us put forth the same enthusiasm and win the higher stakes which Life will award our enterprise. R. Robbins. Page Forty-Seven Life in Form I HEN we entered the school in September, thirty-six of us were bundled together and labelled Form One. Now Form One here- tofore seems to have been the idol of the masters as we gather from praising references. So this Form One had the reputation of its predecessors to live on— that is, for a little while, until the masters dis- covered perhaps we weren ' t quite so ideal. Then we came face to face with a situation demanding response. We had disillusioned our masters. Now Form One had to prove its worth. But how? Among the ranks of Form One march some scholarship students who defy somebody ' s law of learning — not Thorndyke ' s — that as the work increases in volume, so the would-be teacher increases in density. They should leave behind a record which would delight and maybe dazzle our noble teachers in coming years. Every member wasn ' t clever enough to boast scholarship, so the rest of us had to blow a different tune. Form One shelters several musicians, both vocal and instrumental, all quite talented in their line. Form One boasts of three members of the Normal School Basket- ball team. We have oratorical tendencies also. And one went out from our portals to represent the school as a public speaker. The Literary Society, Girls ' Athletic Society, and Executive of our paper sought out members from our form who performed their duties and filled their offices conscientiously. That ' s how we tried to make Form One of 1930-31 just as valuable to the school as possible, and we hope our efforts were successful enough to call forth words of praise and words of regret at our departure when Form One of next year makes her debut. Ellen V. Bennett- (0 Form II For I dipt into the future, far as human eye could see, Saw the vision of the world and all the wonder that would be. Tennyson. The mom was cheery, bright and warm. Beside the fire 1 sat, my arm Supporting a book, from which 1 did not reap Much nowledge. Meditating, thus, 1 fell asle The booh, did grow beneath my grasp! So quickly then, did I unclasp My hands, that it fell in open view. ' HE magazine was very attractive, with its artistic cover designed I ) by Vera Kennedy. The date was May, 1940. The editor and assistant were, respectively, Winnifred Randall, and Elizabeth Mitchell. An article written by Dr. Louise McLean told of the missionary work done in China, with Dorothy Ogletree, Catherine McDowell and Mar- garet Mclntyre as teachers. Page Forty-Eight [NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO I A picture of a famous women ' s choir drew my attention. Evelyn Morris was accompanist. In the front row were the sopranos, Jean Hutchison, Vera Linge, Elsie Paton, and Alzena Hoyles. Among the contraltos were Vella Munday and Mary Mitchell. The next section contained stories of school experiences by Helen Langdon. Madeline McCormick had made clever illustrations of these. Another page sketched the life of Eleanor McRoberts, Dean of Women at a university where Addie O ' Neil, Margaret Purvis, and Kathleen McKerrall were instructresses. Grace Hertel had written the explanation of her latest scientific dis- covery in a concise and vivid manner. The names, Dorothy Hogan, Mary Mitchell, Jean Parish, Margaret MacColl, and Kathleen McLachlan, appeared in the account of a Teachers ' Convention. Here, also, were mentioned the school nurses, Nora Power and Margaret McLean. Agnes Hutton had spoken on work with advanced classes. Lettie Love had contributed an account of the progress in her Teachers ' Reference Library. A very favourable criticism of the book on Teaching English, written by Verna and Vera Paisley, was near the close of the magazine. Nowhere could I find the names of Evelyn Jenner, Mary Musson, Jean McPherson, and Mildred McCannell. A probable guess was that these names had been changed to others which could not be so easilv recognized. Suddenly, a sound of tearing paper startled me into reality. wok e, and gazed on a dying fire. I stretched. In raising my arm up higher My hand did drop a page, torn out Of the boo , which lay at my feet, no doubt. What matter if this prove false or true? When you read it anon, it mav come to you That your future in life you yourself must make; It is yours to build, or yours to breafr. Verna E. McGuuie. Form Three Now cast your eye On these teachers-to-be, The happy-go-lucky, But busy Form 3. bt the black y =r HE end draweth nigh and every member of Form 3 v l J loathe to part with friends made at Normal. We have no that we shall be sadly missed by our masters as well sheep is usually the favourite! We began our year with good will and survived that first day in spite of the extreme shyness prevalent among us. However, this was early overcome at our first social evening and in a very delightful place; namely, Wonderland. It was here that we really became acquainted with our fellow students and began our journeys on new-found paths of friendship. It was early on these journeys that we discovered some accomplished artists among our members. One of us gives promise of becoming a national portrait painter, another a piano virtuoso. Our girls seemed to be lacking in athletic ability our number played on the school basketball team. Ho nee but one of ever, this might have been due to scholastic industry,— we will leave it to your judgment. Without casting any reflections, of course, on the industry of the boys, we are happy to say that they composed the greater part of the school hockey and basketball teams. Their games proved an incentive as well as a happy beginning for many of our school parties during the winter. Again, we were well represented on the executive of the Literary Society since we supplied the first term secretary and the second term president. Moreover, very efficient these officers proved to be. Three of our number upheld the school in the public speaking con- tests. Although they were not always successful, they were a credit to London Normal. Page Forly-Nine NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO We must not forget to make mention of our pianist, who, without a doubt has made Form 3 famous. She has created throughout the school an atmosphere akin to the music she renders. At every opportunity we seek her out that she may transport our weary minds beyond the realms of methods and concrete material. Lasdy, we shall say a few good words for the editor and the business manager, both of whom hail from among us. So far they have proven faithful and quite equal to the huge task confronting them. We will leave you to decide as to the measure of their success. Jean C. Smith. The Chalk Says Form IV XKNEW there was some excitement in the big world outside my box, but for over a week 1 had to lie gazing at the streaked yellow walls of my prison, completely ignored by everyone. When I was at the point of despair, I heard a masculine voice just above me say, Would you like to know how the chalk says knife? I thrilled from head to foot; five large fingers grasped me firmly about ■the waist and lifted me out. The light of a glorious September day so dazzled me that I had only a glimpse of a roomful of humans be- fore I was set to work. K-n-i-f-e I traced as plainly as could be. My duty done, the fingers set me down in a reclining position and I was free to gaze around and get acquainted with my surroundings. Such was mv introduction to Form IV ' s forty-nine students, all ready for the eventful year to follow. As the days went by I grew more and more interested in this little body of students. Soon I came to recognize such names as Attridge, Crooker, Hawkins, and Molland. These, and all the other names, be- came connected with the varying faces and personalities of their owners. Margaret J. M. Campbell — What a little person to he possessed of such a large name! Then there was that quiet little girl — Helen Burke — how quickly first impressions change! I well remember the day someone rushed me up to the gymnasium to keep score for a game. Here again I found my friends from Form IV. There were Dorothy Hackney, Helen Burke, Jean Abbott, Edna Mitton, and Miami Mitchell, all chasing wildly after a huge round ball. Time passed and again 1 found myself in the classroom. Events had been taking place. Marguerite Brown had become form representative to the Literary Society. The sketching ability of Saxonia Harris had made its appearance. From snatches of conversation I learned of the form ' s preparation for a literary program. I wished with all my heart that I might see it, but I knew I could never travel all that distance alone. I never knew how it happened but I was violently seized and carried away, this time, to my joy, to the great Assembly room. Everything was in complete darkness except for the glow of an Indian camp fire at the front of the room, around which sat Indian figures, scarcely recognizable as my own Form IV. They were in the land of the Mohawk bringing to memory the lines of Pauline Johnson ' s famous Canadian literature. I did not have time to hear the whole program for I was shoved deeply into someone ' s pocket, and I could only hear the muffled strains of music now and again, but I knew great praise was due to Mary Mitchell, Kathleen Gales, Alice MacKay, Mar- garet Evoy and Marguerite Brown. Winter came on, the awkward writing of nervous students gave place to firmer hand. I lost greatly in weight. Sometimes I screeched with overwork. The second term found Dorothy Hackney as new form representative and Edna Mitton Athletic representative. Many things happened in- cluding an exciting trip to Stratford where Form IV again won honours through Marion Ivison ' s public speaking ability. Form IV surprised the school with an exceptional literary program last Friday. It was a noted success. I forgot the Arithmetical headache I had contracted that morning when I heard Stella McCutcheon play The Norwegian Bridal Procession. If proof could be asked for Form IV ' s high place as a talented class, it was found in this final presentation. Age has gradually come upon me. I have lost a whole inch in the past week. Mrs. Barnhart cast a questioning glance at me this morning and I feel sure that tonight I shall leave Form IV forever. Miami Mitchell. NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Form V Broadcasts = HIS is Station L. N. S. in the Golden Tower of the Normal School, London. We have with us this evening as our guest speaker a worthy representative of Form Five, whose name it will not be necessary to mention. Here he is. Ladies and gentlemen, I am speaking to you this evening in order to confirm what is already a well-known fact, namely, that Form Five is the best, and consequently, the most popular form in the school. Some of my audience may question this statement, but in the face of such indisputable facts as I shall bring forth, I firmly believe that they will be compelled to acknowledge its truth. Our School is the motto which Form Five has devotedly followed during the year, and as a result, we have become a great asset to our Literary Society. The first executive which was elected for the Literary Society contained two prominent members of our form in two very responsible positions, that of president and treasurer. In the present executive, we are proud to say, we have two more brilliant members who are filling the offices of secretary and treasurer most efficiently. In addition to these facts, we have been more or less (mostly more) to the forefront in organizing, preparing and making a success of any school parties which have been held. We have also some very excellent comedians and practical jokers, (whom we have done our best to suppress). However, one of these jovial fellows has distinguished himself as editor of the humour section of this year book. But it is not only in literary and scholastic work that we are able to make good our boast. Tn the field of athletics we have produced many doughty fighters who gave until it hurt for the reputation of the school. Consider the now famous Rugby Team. Permit your reflec- tions to carry you back to basketball games, both girls ' and boys ' ; and on every team members of Form Five upheld the name and fame of the school. Throughout the coming term it is a certain fact that the majority of the players on our soft-ball teams will be recruited from Form Five. And now, Ladies and Gendemen, we regret to say that our time has expired. We hope that you have enjoyed this rambling talk. Station L. N. S. signing off. Good evening. Clarence Houton. Mr. Hofferd : What two kinds of buds are there ? Miss Crewe : Lateral and Perpendicular. Regarding your dispositi on — The angry teacher opens his mouth and shuts his eyes. Don ' t be a mouth breather ! Mr. McEachern (in History class) : What was the War of the Roses? Edna Mitton : It was the war where the generals threw bouquets at each other. Mr. McKone : What does Q. E. D. stand for ? Henderson : Quite easily demonstrated. This doesn ' t happen in Mr. McEachern ' s world of make-believe ! Garnet, what are you bawling about ? We were playing at North Pole explorers and I had to be the Eskimo and drink Don ' s cod-liver oil. Mr. Prendergast : What is Secretary Kellogg noted for ? Miss Carrington : Oh, for his corn flakes. Parts of the Verb to be for the Teacher — Be tender toward the bashful. Be gentle toward the troublesome. Be merciful toward the absurd. Page Filly-One NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Humour Maybe this motivated Form V ' s Rote Song. The mate had fallen overboard. He sank out of sight, then rose to the surface. Ahoy, there, he yelled, drop me a line ! The Captain appeared at the rail and shouted back : All right, but what ' s your address going to be ? After Sunday School Father : Dallas, recite the Golden Text. Dallas : I can ' t, pa. Father : Well then to bed you go until you know it. Dallas : Oh ! pa — I remember — It ' s Don ' t worry youll get the quilt. Father : My dear boy, does that sound like ' feareth not the Comforter cometh ' ? ' Round the Normal School you have to Mind each tiny p and q If you don ' t the watchful masters Will deduct a mai or two. ' Round the Normal School you have to Hand your wor in when it ' s due, If you don ' t the angry masters Will deduct a mm or two. ' Round the Normal School you have to Watch the Masters for your cue, If you do — the happy masters Mal(e a teacher out of you. — Anonymous. We the class of 1931 having been connected with L. N. S. for the past year, being of sound mind and excellent memory, considering the uncer- tainty of this life and now totally disbanding and departing into happier regions do therefore declare our last will and testament. We give and bequeath to our Masters our happiest remembrances — with a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams. We also bequeath to these fond masters all the unusual knowledge transmitted to them through our written exa minations (these documents are important, because material contained therein cannot be found in any volume in the world). We give and bequeath to future students our school spirit. We also give to them any old stumps of pencils and useless bits of work we have left scattered about. We also leave the edible vegetables in our garden — to be cared for, not wasted. May they use these with all our other affects and defects — and besides these material gifts, we leave of our own free will our blessing and tender memories of our pleasant associations. In witness whereof we the class of 1931 set our hands and seal to this document the eighteenth day of June — one thousand nine hundred and thirty-one. Lesson plan on the Frog as taught by a certain student of Form V. Preparation : Prepare the pupils for the worst and have them bring as many frogs and mice to class as possible. Problem : Drill the fact that frogs eat mice. Presentation : The following is told by the teacher. One of the first signs of spring is to see a frog lightly tripping over the meadow. He no longer turns to thoughts of love, but instead, chases a sleek, oily mouse over hill and dale. The race is on. They are running neck and neck. Finally the great its prey. Digestion immediately begins for the frog plays solitaire when eating. He swallows the animal head first. The reason for this is so that he might reserve the tail for a tooth pick. At this point in the lesson the concrete material breaks loose. The whole class is in a panic and the student faints away into the great dark spaces with visions of frogs and mice running through her head. demon pounces upon Mr. Clark : What is the plural of gas ? Scott : Gasoline. Page Fifty-Four NORMAL SCHOOL OUR world has passed from realms of might and brawn into a domain where reason rules, and the mind is dominant in every sphere. We are standing, then, in no inferior position, for as teachers we are the monitors of those young minds, our country ' s chief wealth and its future glory. A glance back upon the year of our training unfolds to our gaze the sequence of events that have moulded our career, the march of progress that has left its strong impression upon our life and thought. Our preparation for the life that lies before us has been planned with such zealous thought and care that we shall always owe a debt of gratitude and loyalty. As long as our mortal mind has the power to admire and love the good, the true, and the beautiful, just so long will our grat.tude re- main to those who, through their untiring efforts and sacrifice, taught us the noble profession upon which we are about to embark. We have been shown during our short year at the Normal School, that instruction is not the principal part of education, LONDON ONTARIO for human worth is more essentially associated with character and heart than with knowledge and intellect. Though equipped with the Teachers ' Certificate, we have not yet reached the goal. That education which is best, fills us with a longing de- sire for all that is excellent. Indeed, teaching can help us pene- trate into the inward life; it enables us to catch glimpses here and there of the soul ' s journey, of its unswerving advance in spite of discouragement, turning each obstacle into a means of progress. However arduous grows the task, and however ineffectual may seem our efforts, the very light of our goal will beckon us on. We know that one should have a lofty aim if one- wishes to live to good purpose: all men are creatures of ideals and if our ideals are high and noble so, in spite of minor re- verses, will be our lives. A man ' s reach must exceed his grasp Or what ' s a heaven for. — Browning Sister Maureen. NORMAL SCHOOL LONDON ONTARIO Epilogue This Epilogue is merely A recapitulation, A sort of summary to impress Our step oj Presentation. We trust you will criticize ' ' Our Matter as complete, Our Method as Inductive, Material, Concretel And that, in future years, you ' ll With pride on ' p ' s Year-Boo Marion Ivison. Page Fi ty-Sevt c he ffome of Perfection ICE CREAM - CANDY LUNCHES Boomers Where We Meet MR. W. HARRISON Formerly of Tecumseh House Hotel London Barber Shop The most sanitary and best equipped six-chair shop in the Dominion. The only one in London. Ea.-l end of Arcade iMISS BAXTER, Man icurist Your patronage respectfully solicited Page Fifty-Eight Perfect Diamonds . . Only . . NASH on the box means It ' s All Paid For JOHN A. 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To the Graduating Class of the London Normal School we extend our Heartiest Congratulations Mail orders for future School Supplies and Films for developing and printing will receive prompt attention if forwarded to he £Book and iNovelty Shop Wortley Road at Bruce Street F. J. Huffman - - - Phone MET. 8 1 6 1 F HAIL — and Farewell ! And as graduates you enter into the teaching profes- sion; may we continue to serve you as we have been doing? If your profession calls you from London, we are always pleased to serve our customers through the mail. And though we say — farewell, we also Hail vou. Smallman Ingram LIMITED Page Filty-m™ Qualification For the past half century, hundreds of Canadian teachers unable to attend the winter sessions of the universities have been assisted to higher academic qualifications through the extension service of Queen ' s University. Last year over 800 men and women from all provinces of Canada were registered for extramural work and 500 attended the sum- mer 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, His- tory, Mathematics and the Sciences their special field of study may do so. Examinations are held in April and Sep- tember and are the same as for intramural students. Registration for extramural work may be made before April 10th for the summer or September 10th for the winter. The summer school is held for seven weeks during July and August. Kingston is one of the finest summer resorts of Eastern Canada and students find it an ideal place for sum- mer study. For further information write to The Director, Department of Extension. Queen ' s U niversi Kingston. Ontario. Good nature and good sense must ever join, To err is human, to forgive divine. — Pope. A competent man cannot be held down, nor an incompetent one up. True wisdom is to know what is best worth knowing, and to do what best worth doing. — Humphreys. If you want to do something and be somebody, you must get ready for your task. The secret of life is not to do what one likes, but to like what one has to do. — Miss Mulock. The man who considers himself indispensable is generally the only one surprised when he receives his notice to quit. To thine ownself be true, and it must follow as the night the day, Thou canst not then be false to any man. — Shakespeare. Idleness is the most exacting and unsatisfactory of taskmasters. Its demands on one ' s time are unlimited, yet it has never been known to better the condition of a single individual in its employ. Be your own most severe critic. Talent is power, tact is skill ; talent is weight, tact is momentum ; talent knows what to do, tact knows how to do it ; talent makes a man respect- able, tact will make him respected ; talent is wealth, tact is ready money. University of Toronto he Provincial University of Ontario The Teachers ' Course has been arranged for the definite purpose of providing facilities by means of which teachers can obtain the degree of Bachelor of Arts while continuing their classroom duties. Hundreds of teachers are taking advantage of these facilities. 215 have graduated with the degree and seven of those are now Inspectors of Public or Sep- arate Schools. Others are taking the work required for specialist standing. In the teaching profession it does not do to stand still academically. One must continue one ' s educa- tion and become eligible for promotion. For information regarding the Teachers ' Course write to W.J. Dunlop, Director (i hM U i University Extension University of Toronto. Toronto 5. 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