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

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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

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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.

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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