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

Text from Pages 1 - 48 of the 1936 volume:

THE mm PUBLISHED ANNUALLY . by the STUDENTS of the LONDON NORMAL SCHOOL 1935-36 CONTENTS Dedication 3 Principal ' s Message 4 Our Masters 5, 6 Our Instructors 7 In Memoriam 8 Valedictory and Critic Staff 8 Photographs: 9 Year Book Staff Student Parliament Executives Editorials 10 Student Activities: I I Student Parliament Our Visitors Form I Photos 12 Form I. and Form II. News 13 Form II. Photos 14 Form III. Photos 15 Form III. and Form IV. News 16 Form IV. Photos 17 Form V. News 18 The Parable of the Wise Students, by G. Stinson 18 Form V. Photos 19 Jane Murray ' s Pull, by M. Gray 20 First Impressions at Home and Abroad 21 Photographs: 22 Literary Society Executive Glee Club Student Activities 23 Literary Society Glee Club Thumb-Nail Sketches 24 Poetry 25 Photographs: 26 General Science Club Basketball Teams General Science Club 27 Social Activities and Music 28 Inter-Normal Meets 29 Christian Fellowship 30 The Treasure-House of the Mind, by K. Mclntyre 30 Photographs: 3 1 Athletic Executives Volleyball Teams Girls ' Athletics 32 Boys ' Athletics 33 Essays and Proverbs 34 Wise and Otherwise 36 OUR ADVERTISERS ALEXANDER. BUR.R. C. E. MARK, B.A., D.Paed. Principal ' s Message to the Class of 1936 W OU are standing on the threshold of your chosen profession. Three doors ' confront you. One offers the way of least resistance and proclaims that training days are over. It opens on the road of easy living and short-range pleasure and, needless to say, leads to professional oblivion. Another admits to a route where there is much plodding effort, albeit of a routine kind, and void of inspiration. Too many there be that find it. The third is the door at which I hope you will knock. It opens on the way that leads to the summit. The ascent is never over steep. It is the way of the ambitious teacher for whom real training has just begun. Difficulties are but challenges and invitations. The most arduous passages are illuminated and made attractive by the gleam of a goal that lies just beyond the horizon. Happiness, satisfaction, and self- realization hover along the way, and await the pilgrim at the end of the journey. Page U OUR MASTERS ' I Keep Some Portion of My Early Gleam You go forth somewhat distrustful of your knowledge and your skill but with confidence in the ideals of youth. And yet these ideals may have to undergo rude tests. But remember always that the ideal is ultimately true. The Jerm idea was defined by Plato as essence or true nature. Hence your ideal self is your true self. Keep faith in it. Strive toward it, strenuous for the bright reward, And in the soul admit of no decay. You may never fully realize your ideal, for a man ' s reach should exceed his grasp. But in proportion as you do realize it you will enjoy both the satisfaction of present achievement and the challenge of the advancing ideal, that alluring gleam which Moves as I move, and leads me on forever. T. E. CLARKE, B.A., B.Paed. Science of Education, Methodology of Grammar and Composition. A Parting Word It is the falling acorn buds the tree, The falling rain that bears the greenery, The fern plants moulder when the ferns arise. For there is nothing lives but something dies, And there is nothing dies but something lives. — Francis Thompson, Ode to the Setting Sun. You, the class of 1936, will soon see the setting sun of another school year. During the year you have been given a practical training that has widened your scholarship, deepened your understanding, and developed your personality. Many old ideas and attitudes have shrivelled and in their place have sprung up the spirit of investigation, co-operation, and good-will. May this new meaning of life ever remain green for you and may it continue to stimulate in you further moral and mental growth. You are about to enter a wider field of great responsibility and influence, and for this you need courage, determination, and common sense. As long as you are a teacher, be a diligent student of matter, method and management, and always strive to see things in their proper relationship. Then you will reap satisfac- tion and success in your chosen work. GEO. W. HOFFERD, M.A., D.Paed. Methodology of Science, Agriculture and Horticulture, Nature Study. Page 5 OUR MASTERS Making provision for the future is accounted the evidence of wisdom and the proof of a developed char- acter. Everyone realizes the necessity of such a provision as far as the physical necessities of life are concerned, but there is a more important provision that but few ever consider. It is the building up of a fund of dependable happiness for the time when, through the certain vicis- situdes of life, the usual sources of happiness fail. It is inevitable that in contact with people in the daily round, competition will bring its train of lost friends, sorrow and defeat, or success often more bitter than defeat. Only in Nature and its study is there freedom from those elements that make life mean and sordid. In the yearly round of days, Nature presents an infinite variety of interesting and beautiful things for study and enjoyment. In this study there is naught but happiness. Nature never did betray the heart that loved her. Lay up, therefore, for yourselves treasures of happiness. E. H. McKONE, B.A., B.Paed. School Management, Methodology of Arithmetic, Primary Reading, Algebra and Geometry. In this era of doubt and uncertainty, when men are seeking those things in life which are more or less transitory, permit me, in a parting message to c ommend for your serious and systematic study the Great Masters of Literature. Their works contain the noblest thoughts of man, couched in his most perfect speech, and will afford a permanent source of wealth from which you can constantly draw with benefit to yourself without in any way imperilling the supply. From such study you will obtain that general culture so necessary to the well- balanced individual, a culture that will enable you to render more effective service to that community in which you might find yourself as teacher. May success attend you. J. G. McEACHERN, B.A., B.Paed. Advanced English, Methodology of Literature, Reading and History. Page 6 S. PICKLES Manual Training ISABEL E. DAVIDSON Household Science and Hygiene DORIS RIDER, B.A. Physical Education DOROTHY EMERY, A.O.C.A. Art W. F. MARSHALL WINIFRED R. PRENDERGAST Secretary and Registrar IN LOVING MEMORY . . of . . WILLIAM PRENDERGAST, BA, B.Paed. Principal LONDON NORMAL SCHOOL September, 1922 — June, 1931 who passed away May 18th, 1936 Life ' s race well run, Life ' s work well done, Life ' s crown well won, Now comes rest. Valedictory A FEW short months ago we came as students to London Normal School wHh eager antici- pation and great expectations. Now, as we reluctantly bid farewell, we realize that these have been fulfilled beyond our highest hope. Hence, words worthy of expressing true appraisal of this, our school, are not forthcoming from one to whom rich experience has taught its true worth. For, as we survey our school, its familiar struc- ture, its challenging prestige, and its indomitable spirit, we cannot but be proud. To us it will ever be a model in standards of organization, industry, controlled freedom, liberal thinking and true objec- tives. Such merits have endeared London Normal School to us as a treasure never to be forsaken. To have known the noble men and women w ho have been our masters and instructors is indeed an opportunity. To have studied under their guidance, we consider no less than a privilege. Not only have they trained us for the task of assuming in the community the place that is to be ours, but they have instilled in us a wealth of ideals and aspirations toward which to strive. The student body has established a high standard in academic work, in social relationships, and in good sportsmanship. Co-operative working and true fellowship have built up among us strong ties of friendship. It is a happy thought that in parting we go forward to pursue a profession wherein common interests, experiences, problems and ambitions will knit us more closely together in an unseen fellowship. The world is our school-house; time is our teacher. Indeed, for this very reason every day, every hour, every moment, is to be cherished. Among fond memories, recollections of the school year spent at London Normal will be deemed the fondest. Time in its march will impress us of its greater worth as the most pleasant, profitable, and inspiring period of life we have known. Expectantly and zealously do we embrace the approaching time when we may express our eulogy to London Normal School in the echoing voice of active and vital service. —LEAH McLEAN. o o o Critic Teach Mr. H. eacners Rural Schools — Mr. W. G. Rigney, Gilbert, Miss C. Baldwin, Miss H. Webb. South Collegiate — Mr. J. F. Calvert, M.A. Mr. W. T. Armstrong, B.A.; Mr. W. R. Urlin, B.A. Mr. H. B. Dinsmore, B.A.; Miss B. McCamus, B.A. Mr. T. S. H. Graham, Principal, M.A. Central Collegiate— Mr. J. P. S. Nethercott, B.A.; Mr. C. S. Buck, M.A.; Mr. E. O. Hall, B.A.; Mr. W. H. Adamson, B.A.; Miss D. McCann, B.A., B.Paed.; Mr. E. A. Miller, Principal, M.A. Governor Simcoe School — Mr. W. Wallis, Miss M. Buckle, Miss Z. Fawkes, Miss M. Upshall, Miss B. M. Tisdale, Miss J. McLeish, Miss L. R. Hoffman, Miss M. Lancaster. Tecumseh School — Mr. J. T. Parkinson, Miss H. Davey, Miss G. Morris, Miss H. Rogers, Miss I. Davey, Miss M. Gregory. Wortley Road School— Mr. W. B. Wyatt, Mr. A. P. Silcox, Miss S. E. McKone, Mrs. P. Smith, Miss A. Hodges, Miss M. Justin, B.A., Miss A. Davidson. Pugi FIRST TERM STUDENT PARLIAMENT Back Row — E. Caughlin, S. Jones, A. Kilmer, J. McLelland, C. Smith. Front Row— J. McQueen (Sec), A. Burr (Pres.), Dr. Mark (Hon. Pres.), F. Miller ( Vice-Pres. ) , V. Gray (Treas.) SECOND TERM STUDENT PARLIAMENT Back Row — J. Frayne, M. Leverton, A. Green, E. Arscott, M. Rock. Front Row — J. Rutherford (Sec), J. Garrett (Pres.), Dr. Mark (Hon. Pres.), J. Norbury, (Vice-Pres.), A. Morton (Treas.) EDITORIALS r lj, • I Cf-Cf inspiration by turning to these words from our LQItONdl 6 masters. This year we have put three group pictures Consulting Editor Dr. G. W. Hofferd on every photographic page, and increased the Editor Alexander Burr number of student pictures per page. These and t Editor Jo ce Rutherford °fher measures have been taken chiefly for the ssis an i or. oyce u er or qX economy. With fewer students enrolled Business Manager Allan Kilmer each yeaPi economy w ;|| have to be practiced more Assistant Business Manager Fred Miller and more. I hope this issue of The Spectrum will Art Catherine Smith live up to the high standard set by its predecessors, N 1 ui si c Vincent Gray anc ' na w ' serve ° recall pleasant memories of , ., n , • ii days spent at the London Normal School. Literary beatrice t odby ' y ai ' x n - ALEXANDER BURR Humour Aleta McC ugan Inter-Normal Meets Edna Arscott O O O Girls ' Athletics Marguerite Lawler Our Vcdr Book Boys ' Athletics Archie Green r . i A ,. ... -i , EAR BOOK! How riqhtly named it is. The book Social Activities Ulara Kerr y r .. r .i , ■ . ot the year, as tar as the students are con- s ' O O cerned for is it not all their very own works of art — the finished products of long hours spent over (3|d CVdcr ChdnQCth-- essays, of worried minutes staring the camera in the face, of moments of high inspiration penning T HIS is a changing world. Many changes have P oe+r Y and even composing jokes, the full humour I taken place during our short stay here at Normal of which onl V +he Y can recognize? School. Probably the most outstanding of these But what a lot of trouble for a thing that will changes occurred in January, when the entire be read and forgotten, I hear someone saying. British Empire mourned the loss of King George V. To you, very emphatically, I sing ' No! No! A A sterling, god-fearing monarch, he had endeared thousand times no! ' himself to us, and made us proud to be counted A lot of trouble, you say. A lot of training, British subjects. We shall not soon forget him, and I should say. Training it is, not only in composing, take comfort in knowing that his noble virtues live in art work and in all manner of design and scroll on in the person of our new sovereign, King work, but think of the training in selecting, in organ- Edward VIII izing, in preparing type, in selling advertisements, in the thousand and one little things, so little remem- Changes are continually taking place in the field bered and yet bearing so important a part, of education. For example, this is the first year that „ Tq be and forgOTTen No again , Ra+her all Normal School students are seeking First-Class +Q be readi re . read and read once more _ Certificates. In this respect, our Class is making . . , . . .in. r cj j.- even now as we leat its paqes we re-live once history. Moreover, the Department ot tduca+ion , ,. i x l • i j.l l • x ' . . ... r r more those first weeks ot homesickness, those bnet, now requires that we obtam credit for one year of brighf snafched from nigh+s of sfudy and the university work before makinq our teaching certiti- ecstatic Meets with both Hamilton and Toronto, cafes permanent. These changes are concrete . ..... r .. v , ,. . , r ,, . . r , i ■ j j an And think ot the years to come. You are takinq evidence ot the raismq ot teachinq standards. Atter ' , . ,. ,, , , _ .. ... . , ,i i ,T a summer course and there, the very tirst day you all, don t Canadian children deserve the best? We. find a number of dd fe || ow Norma |i te s. Out comes as voung teacher, embarkmq upon such a worthy fhe y ear Book and , n g shor+ ha | f hour yQU | ive aga ; n nrofession, should ever strive to broaden our | at wonderful year, knowledge and outlook on life. We should never allow our education to cease. If we do, we shall Again— the new teacher is being entertained to become so much dead wood. Forgive me for this tea; th ® name sounds familiar— surely it can ' t be pljl e d ; ress ; n true. The old tattered Year Book comes out ot its .e igression. musty hiding place in the attic trunk bearing testi- And now let us look for a few moments at some m ° n Y o th e fact that the new Miss Townsend really of the chanaes in our Year Book. The Soectrum. is +he daughter of dear old Jane. Thus the bond Comparing this year ' s issue with tho ;e of the last deepens! few years, you will notice several differences. We Why! this is the memoranda for the rest of our have a new cover design this year. Also, each lives, of that last wonderful year as we stood on the master has given us a little message to take away portal of our life ' s work before going out into the with us. There will be times when we shall become great wide world. a bit discouraged, and surely we shall gather fresh JOYCE RUTHERFORD First Term Student Parliament WITH the election on October 10, the 1935-36 Student Parliament was born. Five days later the Cabinet got down to work in earnest, with the first regular weekly meeting. Immediately the task of drawing up the budget faced us, and it was a task, for the decreased enrollment necessitated the strictest economy. Realizing that all work and no play was bad, we sponsored a bang-up Hallowe ' en party, which really opened the social functions of the year. November saw us with two items of business, namely the selection of the Christmas card, and the collection of First Term fees. Our Christmas card departed from the pictorial idea, and took on a new formality and dignity, which proved quite popular with the students. In December we began to lay plans for the Inter-Normal meet, with Hamilton as our guests. This kept us quite busy, as might be expected, but it was well worth the work. Owing to the death of King George V. the meet was postponed from January 25 to February 8. I have merely presented a very sketchy idea of the First Term Student Parliament activities. There were always plenty of details to keep us busy, but I am sure the Cabinet thoroughly enjoyed the work from beginning to end. ALEXANDER BURR o o o Second Term Student Parliament WITH the affairs of the Student Parliament run- ning smoothly after the work of the first term representatives, the second term executive took charge in January. Their first task was the arrange- ment of the Normal School At Home. This was held at Wong ' s Cafe and was considered by all who attended as a very enjoyable event. For the Inter- Normal meet at Toronto such arrangements as were within the province of the Student Parliament were made and helped, we hope, the students of the school to have a more enjoyable trip. The next item of business was the selection of a design for the rings and pins for the year. With this con- cluded, the second term fees, after the collection of them had been delayed as long as possible, were finally demanded. On behalf of the Student Parliament Executive I would like to take this opportunity of thanking the student body and the members of the staff of the Normal School for their whole-hearted support in any matters, business or social, which were under- taken by this executive during the term. JACK GARRETT o o o Our Visitors T HAT the word visitor still contains most of the ' meaning of its root vision has been induc- tively proven to the Normal students this year. Each visitor has been a good example, leading surely, to this conclusion. From Mr. Story ' s talk to Miss Stewart ' s, our last speaker, the word visitor has become synonymous with broader vision. Mr. Story gave us a model geography lesson on South America. The use of the question mark to draw a map of this country is something to remember. Miss Stewart, whose Rambles About Cairo made would-be travellers of every one of us, is assured a large audience when she repeats her talk in October. A phase of our work next year will be that of Red Cross work. Miss Ruby Hamilton has made our vision of this subject so much clearer than it was before she told us of the work done by each school as a unit of the organization. As a sort of application to Miss Hamilton ' s add ress, Mr. Parkinson ' s class from Tecumseh School came to the Normal to hold one of their Red Cross meetings. The businesslike manner in which it was conducted, as well as the excellence of the program, was really surprising — coming as it did from those so young. It was an example of what can be accom- plished by proper instruction, and certainly gave us something to emulate in our schools. To Miss Hamilton, too, we are indebted for the idea of pins for our General Science Club. Christmas week brought back many of the for- mer students. As underqrads we were glad to see them, but the bond of brotherhood was not com- pletely fashioned. May we meet next December on equal status. During the first two weeks in March the Normal students grew — mentally — in all directions, as Drs. Chalk, Phair, Thompson and McKay conducted a series of lectures dealing with medical and dental hygiene. Following the visit of the doctors, Dr. W. J. Karr, Director of Professional Training, inspected the Normal School. Dr. Karr exemplified the model inspector. His kind attitude and helpful criticism aided in removing a bit of the fear young teachers are supposed to entertain concerning inspectors. Dr. Amoss, whose Play Story Geography we ' re all acquainted with, spoke to us about the so-called subnormal children. He showed us a new viewpoint from which to judge mentality, as well as the assur- ance that he was ready to help with any problem children encountered in the years to come. We were made better acquainted with another part of Canada by the scenes of the Prairie Provinces, shown by Mr. Humphries. Dr. Kingston of University of Western Ontario, and Mr. Davies, Inspector of Agriculture Classes, enthused us regarding Summer Schools. These visitors have given us something we could not have attained in any other way. We thank them. JEAN NORBURY Page 11 FORM I. JOSEPH BOTTING ALEXANDER BURR, B.A. LLOYD DOAN R.R. No. 5, Wallaceburg 572 Oxford St., London R.R. No. 2, Komoka JACK MAYBERRY ARCHIE CAMPBELL FREDERICK EAGAN 32 King St. E., Insrersoll R.R. No. 1, Newbury 131 Mt. Pleasant Ave., London VINCENT GRAY GORDON HARLEY ALLAN HARTLEY 12 Elmvvood Ave., London London R.R. No. 3, Tilbury ARCHIBALD GREEN ROLAND HARRIS DONALD IRISH 1437 Pierre Ave., Windsor 316 Simcoe St., London R.R. No. 6. Aylmer WILLIAM JAY 223 Bernard Ave., Broughdale GORDON KERR 1413 Pelissier St., Windsor ALLAN KILMER SIDNEY LIDDLE Box 332, Aylmer R.R. No. 1. Wheatley WILFRED LAWRENCE DAVID MacINTYRE Petrolia R.R. No. 7, Parkhill DONALD Mc-CORMACK St. Thomas JOHN GARRETT. B.A. 196 Hale St., London FREDERICK MILLER ARTHUR MORTON Box 11S. Inprersoll 32S Tecumseh Ave., London JOHN MORRISON PETER NIELSON 122fi Florence St., London R.R. No. 2. llderton GEORGE ROUSOM 553 Emery St.. London WILLIAM SEARSON R.R. No. 7, Watford GLEN SHAW 78 Isaac St., Dresden GERALD SIMPSON Essex GRANT SIM GORDON STINSON R.R. No. 2, Innerkip R.R. No. 4, Dresden FORM Biography of Form L THE preface to my biography must be one of inspiration, for this may be the first preface you have ever perused. It must also reflect the glory of the matter which I am about to narrate. But, then — that would be useless, for no preface could rightly exalt the honour of our fair Form. We were drawn from many widely separated and foreign centres, from the wilds of Innerkip to the plains of Dresden. We entered these portals as total strangers. We are about to withdraw, our heads veiled in the fame which is about to be ours, our hearts warmed with the friends we have made. Our achievements are manifold. Artistically we excelled. Witness the statements of Mr. Pickles and Miss Emery concerning our surpassing technique as displayed in their departments. But our artistic talents were not confined within these narrow extremities. They blossomed forth into breath- taking extravaganzas of dramatic art, the success of which, doubtless, was due to the meticulous care which we exercised in the formation of our Literary Society meetings. All the laud does not go to the men, however. The women must be honoured for the insight which they displayed in their recognition of superior executive ability. The leadership of the Student Parliament, Literary Society, General Science Club, and Year Book was thrown upon the shoulders of the masculine element of the school. How amply we repaid them for their confidence, for reflect on the numerous occasions we entertained them — the whole I I 5 of them — at our delightful soirees. The true light of our Form glowed more brightly, I think, at our Inter-Normal meets. There we saw our men in action. On the basketball floor we gave our contestants a real grind. In volleyball we presented a highly contested game, with perhaps less better results. Then Softball came forward with more opportunities for laurels. Above all things, we liked the sportsmanship and friendliness which our Form displayed in these encounters. Our manifold interests and skills led us in many paths. We indulged in the mazes of the tap steps. The intricacies of the paper-fold held no terrors. We explored the mysteries of the coddled apple with greedy zest. Our celerity of movement, both physical and mental, was a joy to the masters. Many a time and oft were we complimented upon our punctuality and our well-prepared lessons. You have doubtless taken this information with a grain of salt, for you, gentle reader, know Form One as well as I do. But your knowledge has not led you into the experience of the friendship which has arisen during this brief year among the numbers of this Form. With the passing of the years, the memory of this happy year will brighten, for if our year has meant anything, it most surely has meant friendship both for student and teacher. JACK MAYBERRY NEWS Form II. News SOME Forms claim to have brains, others to lack them, but Form II. makes claim to neither. From the very dawn of time the world ' s desire has been for progress, that leads forth the great men from age to age. This same desire is embodied in our school spirit. We strive to excel in industry and cheerfulness. We aim for success. How quickly the months have passed since last September, when first we met as strangers! But time waits for no man. Let us re-live those old days — days when we tried the patience of master and instructor. There are many things to recall. When student meets student, now the conversation invariably turns to some event of the Normal School term — and Remember the time followed by some memory, always brings forth hearty chuckles of merriment. Remember the time Dr. Hofferd assured us that the explanation of a certain problem in Elemen- tary Science was simple enough for a child of six, but it would be quite necessary to explain it to us? Remember the time Marion Cree received her first lesson assignment, and stayed up until the wee small hours on Thursday morn saying her lesson to the bed-post? But who of us didn ' t? Remember the time Mr. McKone asked Margaret Carmichael to name four kinds of angles? Margaret replied: Right angle, acute angle, straight angle and triangle. Mr. McKone hoped that some day he might meet her in infinity. Remember the times Form I. boys took danc- ing lessons with our Form and we were so terrified lest we might forget the steps? We all remember the time when something or other happened. We all smile at the petty trials and tribulations which seemed so mountainous to us then. We feel that we are going to step forth from the Normal School with a somewhat sad good-bye. Friends will be separated, friendships may be severed, but we shall always remember: Dorothy Adams — And her silver voice is as the rich music of a summer bird. Marjorie Allen — In all her words and ways, she seems much older than she is in truth. Edna Arscott — Serene and resolute and still, and calm and self-possessed. So we might continue with the successive mem- bers of our Form, each with her own individuality, and conclude with — - Jean Evans, whose smile is as the litten west, nigh — while the sun is gone. JEAN BROWN Page 13 FORM I. (Cont.) ARTHUR WARD Box 147, Tilbury DONALD YOUNG HOWARD BROWN 19 Weldon Ave., St. Thomas R.R. No. 2, Mt. Brydges FORM II DOROTHY ADAMS EDNA ARSCOTT CORA BEATTIE 125 Queen St., Chatham 727 Waterloo St., London 748 James St., Wallaceburg HELEN ALLEN GRACE BAKER DONNA BRANSTON R.R. No. 1, Lambeth 832 Dufferin Ave., London R.R. No. 1, Lambeth ALTA BROWN Tilbury ELSIE BROWN R.R. No. 2, Dresden JEAN BROWN R.R. No. 1, Inwood MARJORIE CAMPBELL R.R. No. 4, Komoka MILDRED CAMPBELL R.R. No. 2, Forest MARGARET CARMICHAEL R.R. No. 3, Ilderton EVELYN CAUGHLIN HATTIE CROWE 579 Piccadilly St., London 327 Russell St., Sarnia MARION CREE MONTA CUDNEY 47 Edward St., London Blenheim ELSIE DAWSON R.R. No. 2. Maidstone MARGARET ELLISON 323 Moy Ave.. Windsor EILEEN EVANS LOUISE BLAKE. B.A. R.R. No. 2, Thedtord 826 Dufferin Ave., London JEAN EVANS LILLIAN G. BAKER, B.A. R.R. No. 1, Iona 832 Dufferin Ave., London FOR M III RUTH FINCH R.R. No. 2. Belmont CATHERINE FORBES R.R. No. 5, Forest J KAN FRAYNE R.R. No. 2, Forest MARGARET GILLINGS Box 55, Ridgetown BERNICE FULLER HELEN GLOIN R.R. No. 7, London Yarmouth Centre BEATRICE GODBY Vienna MARGARET GRAY R.R. No. 2, Parkhill MARJORIE HAINES Talbotville CARMEN HALE R.R. No. 2, Aylmer MARJORIE HAMIL Mull AURELIA HAYWARD Corinth HELEN HEDGES Gobies MARGUERITE HILL AGNES HUMPHRIES R.R No 2 Burgessville 65 Manitoba St., St. Thomas VALETTA HENDERSON RUTH HORNE EDNA HUNTER R.R. No. 2, Mt. Brydges Charing Cross Rodney CLARA JONES Fingal GERTRUDE JONES 328 King St. W., Chatham CLARA KERR 107 Talfourd St., Sarnia HELENA KOHL R.R. No. 3, Delhi FORM IV. MARGUERITE LAWLER MARY LINSLEY MARY MITCHELL 79 Duchess Ave., London Box 709, Kingsville 718 Elias St., London MILDRED LEVERTON GLADYS LOUNSBURY MURIEL MacKAY R.R. No. 1, Muirkirk 40 Oneida Court, Walkerville 480 Queen ' s Ave., London FORM NEWS Form III. Reminiscences THE history of our Form dates from September I 7th, 1935, when the twenty-five F ' s to K ' s were set aside in one group and designated for the school year as Form III. Among our number we find four faithful F ' s, six gladsome G ' s, the hopeful H ' s from Haines to Hunter, the joyful Jones girls and the kindly K ' s. As space does not permit the description of individual oersonalities, mention will be made of some of the achievements or bright lights which we are proud to say Form III. has contributed to every phase of Normal School life. We have sometimes been called the Silent Form, but still waters run deep. Many of our members who have served on executives, committees and teams, have ably proven their worth. Gertrude Jones was an efficient presi- dent of the second term Literary Society, Clara Kerr was secretary, and Helen Gloin treasurer, while Marjorie Hamil and Beatrice Godby were representatives. In the Student Parliament our voice was expressed by Jean Frayne and Gertrude Jones; in the Athletic Society by Margaret Gray as first term president, Clara Kerr as treasurer, and Helen Gloin and Helena Kohl as representatives; and in the General Science Club by Clara Jones. Beatrice Godby served as Literary editor for the Year Book, and Clara Kerr as editor of the Social Activities. Among our number we also have the president of the Teachers ' Federation, Edna Hunter. Then, too, we may well be proud of the literary accomplishments of Marjorie Hamil, who was on the debating team against Hamilton, and Clara Kerr, who was successful on the debating team at Toronto. We are also proud of our poetess, Beatrice Godby; our Form artist, Carmen Hale, and our musicians, Agnes Humphries and Clara Kerr. In the field of sport, Helen Gloin was an enthusiastic member of the Basketball team. Perhaps you do not know the members of our Form as well as we do, but can you imagine? — Jean Frayne and Marqaret Gillings six feet tall; Ruth Home worrying; Helen Hedges not arguing with Mr. McKone; Marguerite as old as the Hills; Aurelia Hayward without that come hither look in her eye; Helena not a glowing Cole; seeing Bernice Fuller without Valetta Henderson; our Form without our cheerful attendance recorder, Ruth Finch; Catherine Forbes not on the move; Anna Gregory with straight hair; Winnifred Kelk not happy. We have, indeed, had a happy Form life to- gether and will long remember the vital friendships made, and the kindly co-operation of our masters and instructors. MARGARET GRAY Form IV. Frolics OUR immediate reaction on September 17th was a feeling of importance, which gave way to a graver realization of our responsibility. It was then that we first began to comprehend the peculiar duty that was ours, to be fulfilled before leaving the halls of our Normal School. We began to take our places at the head of organizations guiding the student activities. Literary, social and athletic activities usurped the hours, but we benefitted immensely by these forms of liberal education. Jean McQueen very capably performed the duties of secretary of the first term Parliament. The Form was weil represented in the Athletic Society, with Marguerite Lawler, first term vice-president; Mary Linsley, second term president, and Helen McPherson, vice-president. While few outstanding successes were achieved, basketball and volleyball received our attention. Our representatives, four on each of the teams, made a very creditable showing with the Toronto and Hamilton teams. In basketball, we had Marguerite Lawler, Mary Linsley, Mildred Leverton, Aleta McGugan; and in volleyball, Helen McPher- son, Ida Mahler, Emily Moore and Ruth Morris. Our first term Literary programmes were effici- ently conducted by Sadie Martin, and the second term by Leah McLean. We are proud of two of our members, Kathryn Mclntyre, who so ably and successfully represented our School in the public speaking contest at Toronto, and Leah McLean, who was substitute debater and public speaker. Our Form, the Scotch Form, will long be remem- bered for the cheery, playful and enthusiastic spirit, intermingled with girlish laughter. Our novel frolic was the Leap- Year Party at Wong ' s, on March 6th, which was attended by a few from Form V. Soon we shall be scattered, perhaps to make other histories. Each of us in our mind will carry the history of our class. May the part that each bears lighten the dull moments, and inspire us to carry on to greater heights the ideals and traditions of the institution that sends us forth as teachers. Toward a new life by the well-known road. Familiar Funning Gladys Lyons: Well! I may be wrong, but — . Gladys Lounsbury: Shush! that reminds me of Virginnia. Irene Mason: Well — . Evelyn Miles: Do you really think so? Isobel McEwen: Did you hear what happened at Ailsa Craig? Doris McLeod: I really couldn ' t say. Nora McKay: Did you say something, Unky Dum Dum? Muriel MacKay: Shucks, my ambition is London . . . Mary Mitchell: I just know I ' ll fail. JEAN McLELLAND te FORM IV. (Cont.) ISOBEL McEWEN KATHRYN M.INTYRE Ailsa Craig R.R. No. 2. Shedden A LET A McGUGAN NORA McKAY 5 Hammond St.. St. Thomas R.R. No. 3, Woodstock LEAH McLEAN R.R. No. 3. Harrow JEAN McLELLAND Kincardine DORIS McLEOD JEAN McQUEEN Ailsa Craig R.R. No. 1, Hensall HELEN McPHERSON Parkhill IDA MAHLER Box 577, Forest SADIE MARTIN Dresden IRENE MASON R.R. No. 1, Dorchester 2 f% r% N WE REGRET THIS CUT WAS MISSING EVELYN MILES 497 Central Ave., London EMILY MOORE Byron LORENE MOORE R.R. No. 3, Merlin RUTH MORRIS 481 Davis St., Sarnia GLADYS LYONS R. R. No. 1, Roseland FORM V. JEAN NORBURY RUTH PARSONS HAZEL PATERSON 100 Randolph Ave., Windsor 194 Emery St., London R.R. No. 1, Dorchester EVELYN OLSEN CATHERINE PATERSON WILMA PAYNE Kingsville Rodney R.R. No. 4, Thamesford MARGARET RIDDELL MARION ROCK Aylmer Tillsonburg MARGARET ROBERTSON HELEN RUCKLE 100 Alma St., St. Thomas R.R. No. 1, Ostrander JEAN RUSH Inwood JOYCE RUTHERFORD Box 492, Strathroy FORM Form V. Flashes OPPORTUNITY knocks but once. In answer to this call approximately one hundred and fifty of the cream of the land (a master of School Management says so) stood on the threshold of London Normal waiting for the door to be unlatched. On a never-to-be-forgotten day Form V. was created. We consisted of Rock, Vail, Payne, Riddel! , Stubbs, Styles, Wright and even three Smiths. Al- though last in line, from our birth, we have proven ourselves outstanding from scholarship to sport and from kiddies to gypsies. (Don ' t boast about it. Very well, we won ' t.) One of the most outstanding events of the year was Miss Jean Norbury ' s impromptu speech which saved London from being dragged below the surface of the swelling wave of defeat at the Inter- Normal meet with Hamilton. To show our appreci- ation we elected her vice-president of the second term Student Parliament by acclamation. Form V. seemed to be play-minded. (Yes, and in more ways than one!) The captains of the Girls ' Basketball and Volleyball teams were Miss Margaret Riddell and Miss Jean Vail, respectively. Did you say five members of the Volleyball team belonged to Form V.? Yes, and we were so good-looking (maybe the opposite) that we had to have three sittings, ten pictures, before a suitable one was obtained. The ladies of our Form could, evidently play up to men of Form I. the best, for they were selected to form the cast of the play, The Dear Departed. The Glee Club executive seemed to consist of Form V. members. The president and pianist, also composer of a school song, was Miss Margaret Robertson. The treasurer and librarian represented us also. Evidently they did not drive us very hard, for the only time we were present one hundred per cent, was when we had our pictures taken. Space is limited, but before sig ning off I must say that there were many others participating in school activities too numerous to mention. Their pictures and names are in the group photos. Each member was a good sport and a real friend, all contributing to the advancement of our Form and the welfare of our School. We will soon be saying good-bye to our Normal School course, but not to the people we met during the year. Masters, instructors, critic teachers and friends, come and visit us in our schools. We will prove our stuff is quite enough to send you on your way -— rejoicing. For we don ' t mind being picked on, do we, Miss Wyatt? Not that we would be picked on if anyone visited us — quite the con- trary. Time ' s up, space filled, so Good morning. OLIVE SMITH Page 18 NEWS The Parable of the Wise Students AND in those days, behoid, th ere came through the gates of the city, students from afar off, and gathered together before the masters ' of the school called Normal. And it came to pass as the days went by that assignments were made unto them, and great was the task set before them. And many that were gathered together beheld what was set before them in wonder and alarm, and remarked one to another, Is not this an impossible thing? What manner of school is this? But of the seven score and ten gathered there was one, more hard-working and persevering, who straightway prepared for the day of reckoning. Far into the night, whilst others were making merry, lo! she sat alone and pondered. Her meals she seasoned with Science of Education. In dreams she walked with Sir Roger de Coverley. But when the tests came, she fell by the wayside for she was exhausted and too far spent. Certain others, however, divided their time, and when the examiners questioned, these were admit- ted, and shared the honours forthwith coming to them. And those in the school that were the idlers, and those that laboured overmuch, marvelled, and said one to another, What manner of people are these? How do they succeed? And it came to pass that many were gathered together in the halls and the assemblies, and a wise one arose among them, a soothsayer. And they questioned him saying, How is it that these people do accomplish the impossible? Whereupon the soothsayer made answer, They of whom you speak are indeed prudent. They divide their work and their play. They know when to begin and when to make an end. They work with zeal and play with exceeding great joy, while ye gather here and look on with sluggish idleness saying, ' Verily, it is too warm a day to work; we have not the wherewithal to play. ' They are active. They have no time for foolish discourse. The time- table they follow with careful exactness, and when the time cometh, they have that which ye have not. They have taken with them two angels as minis- ters, Aspiration and Perspiration. They know whereof they write. Verily, I say unto you, go and do likewise. G. STINSON FORM V. (Cont.) j % a (h ETHEL RYDER R.R. No. 1, Delhi LENA SACCARO 1897 Elsmere Ave., Windsor MARGARET SANDERS R.R. No. 6, St. Thomas WANITA SLOAN R.R. No. 2, West Lome GLADYS SCHOONOVER NANCY SMART 11 Glen Banner St.. St. Thomas 14 Allendale Ave., Windsor DORIS SMITH OLIVE SMITH MARJORIE STEPHENS R.R. No. 8, London Box 335, Burgessvi lle Tillsonburg CATHERINE SMITH BLANCHE STAUFFER CARMEN STINSON Port Stanley 75 Cathcart St., London Dresden HELEN STUBBS R.R. No. 1, Sarnia MARIETTA STYLES, B.A 1048 Florence St., London MARGARET SWANTON JEAN VAIL Box 662, Highgate 863 Waterloo St., London BEATRICE TURNBULL M. VAN HORNE 68 Southwick St., St. Thomas 50 West Ave., St. Thomas MARGARET RAYMOND Highland Road, London ELIZABETH WEAMES 240 Ottaway Ave., London ELLA WRIGHT Florence ISABELLE WYATT Strathroy Jane Murray ' s Pull By MARGARET GRAY H MUST have a school! Jane Murray sat in the I office of the county inspector, her eyes fixed eagerly on the impassive countenance of the grey- haired man. All I can do, replied Mr. Thompson, the in- spector, is to give you a list of the vacancies. Jane sank back in a discouraged way. But what am I to do? I ' m just out of Normal School, I haven ' t any pull, and there are so few schools left! Lina Morris had no trouble getting a school because she knew all the Board members of Section 4. Marian Hastings had an aunt in Section 16 who convinced the Board that Marian was the only one for the position; but I haven ' t any relative to help me, and I haven ' t lived in the vicinity long enough to be acquainted with school boards. I haven ' t any pull at all. You ' ll just have to go out and apply for country schools, advised Mr. Thompson. I have applied for at least a dozen, replied Jane, but there are so few vacancies and so many applicants. If only I had a fairy godmother just now. On the way home Jane scanned the limited list. There was something about each one that made it seem useless to apply. Section 5 wanted an experi- enced teacher, and Section 12 preferred a man teacher. But, alas! Jane Murray was a slight girl weighing little more than one hundred pounds, and not very fall. Furthermore, it was a long trip out to Section 12 over rough roads, and Jane ' s father had no car. Suddenly she sat upright and determined. You ' ll never get anywhere, Jane Murray, unless you pull yourself together, she informed herself solemnly. Pull yourself together. You have that much pull, I hope. Reaching home, Jane ran to the pasture and caught faithful Old Patsy. It was not long until Jane was jogging down the road toward Section 12 in a rather rickety buggy, behind Patsy, a slow but dependable old horse. Travelling along Jane was calmly enjoying the mid-summer scenery, when suddenly at the foot of a very steep hill, Patsy stopped so short that Jane was almost thrown from the buggy. What ever is the matter, Patsy? queried Jane; then looking ahead she saw the trouble. The great planks of the bridge were splintered in two in the centre, making it impossible to cross. Now what am I to do? she frowned. Jane saw that it was useless to try and fix the bridge with boards because the hole was too large. Then an idea popped into her mind. ' ' Come, Patsy, old girl; good old horse, steady girl! encouraged Jane kindly, as she guided the horse from the road, down the shallow ditch to the border of the creek. We can drive through the water alright, Patsy; it doesn ' t look deep — come now, giddap! urged Jane. But the water was deep, and just as they reached the centre old Patsy almost lost her footing, and the swirling water swayed the buggy until it seemed certain that it would upset. Giddap, Patsy! Oh! Patsy, pull! Pull! called Jane frantically. The faithful old horse put forth a last desperate effort and pulled a very frightened Jane to a safe landing on the other side of the creek. Good horsie, brave Patsy, thanked Jane as she climbed from the buggy and stroked the panting animal ' s sides. Jane started once more on her way to Section 12, and within a few hours was nearing the school- house. It stood in bold relief against the background of a graceful hill, and as Jane watched the patch from a distance, her heart filled with longing to work in it as a teacher. As she curved around the hill, she saw narrow tongues of flame licking up the grass which covered the hillside. The season had been dry and the grass burned readily. Someone must be burning the meadow, thought Jane. She gazed uneasily at the fire, and s topping the horse, climbed out to investigate. The fire had almost reached the schoolyard fence. This must be an accidental blaze, she exclaimed suddenly. Jane ' s first panicky impulse was to try and put the fire out, but common sense told her she could not do it alone and the nearest farmhouse was a full mile away. If I could only ring the bell, she murmured, I believe I can. Driving the buggy alongside the schoolhouse she hastily jumped out and unfastened one of the reins from Patsy ' s harness. Then, stand- ing up in the buggy, she made a wide swing with the rein and succeeded in encircling the belfry. A moment later she was ringing the bell with all her might. Patsy stood calmly by, not alarmed by the bell, as she had become accustomed to the sound of bells in the cow pasture. Now, Jane commented, I can go and fight the fire; surely the people in the district will hear the bell and come to my assistance. She found a flat board and became so interested in the unequal battle with the flames that she did not heed the approach of cars. Three men arrived and Jane, seeing them, merely nodded. There was no time for words. Well, Miss, I think you did Section 12 quite a favor, remarked one of the men as he wiped his blackened brow. I hope I did myself a favor, too, replied Jane. I ' d like to teach the school. You aren ' t a Board member by any chance, are you? We ' re all three Board members, was the sur- prising reply. Oh! exclaimed Jane, how convenient that you are all here together. We sort of wanted a man teacher, said one. I ' m not very big, but I ' m healthy, declared Jane, and I ' m asking for the school on my own merits. I haven ' t any pull — Ha, ha! The way you rang that bell sounded as if you had quite a bit of pull! Say, how did you get here? exclaimed the doubtful member. The bridge on the lower road was broken by a threshing machine last night. (Continued on page 38) First Impressions at Home and Abroad London Normal Sch OOl FROM southern Wharncliffe road we caught a fleeting glimpse of its stately tower. By the time our automobile reached Emery Street it had dis- appeared entirely. But as we turned the corner at Elmwood Avenue it sprang into view in its entirety, surrounded by spacious lawns and spreading trees. As we approached it first on that September morning the early autumn sunlight streamed down in golden splendour, making a glittering white way of the sidewalk by which we advanced toward the north entrance. Every blade of grass and leaf of shrub and tree qlistened as its dew-drenched surface caught the darting rays of light. Despite the splendid setting which Nature had provided, however, the building apoeared austere and forbidding. Instead of +he live green foliage of the lawn, we were confronted by the stiffly carved stone of the Roman arches of the entrance. It seemed to repel the brightness of the out-of- doors. Could there be anything to attract us within? With fast-beating hearts we mounted those cold grey steps. A bare white hall and more steps met our eyes; another hall, this time less bare and filled with other young people like ourselves, who quietly followed the crowd; down steps this time and — home! For the assembly hall immediately welcomed us. Some of the sunshine had permeated its very heart. It was reflected in the shining varnished seats. It was held by the brilliant whiteness of the newly scrubbed floor. It was caught in the shy smiles of young people who welcomed their new classmates. And, finally, it was expressed in the faces of the Staff as they filed down the long centre aisle and took their places on the platform. There was wel- come there, and the whole picture of Normal School life, as we have since found it, was revealed to us, that September morning, at our first Assembly. MARJORIE E. HAMIL o o o A Visit to Edinburgh A ULD REEKIE it is often familiarly called, ' Mrom the cloud of smoke which hangs over the low-lying parts, but it is magnificently situated on a group of hills and the valleys between. In the centre is a bold rock, crowned by the castle, and the ravine between it and the new town is covered with the gardens of Princes Street. On the southeast, rising majestically to 800 feet, is the Hill of Arthur ' s Seat. Here King Arthur is supposed to have watched the defeat of the Picts by his followers. To the north lies the Firth of Forth, and to the south, hill after hill curves against the surface. I must confess that I was a little disappointed when I stepped from the train. I had expected to catch my first glimpse of the city in much the same fashion as Waverly and his followers had caught theirs. This old romantic spot is now transformed into a modern metropolis! Years of science and invention have added a variety of beauty, however. The visitors of today may enjoy the glories of the past and present as thev sip tea in one of Princes Street ' s modern roof- narden cafes. Then they may drive through Old Fd inburqh and recall the Scottish History as the coachmen boast of the bravery of their forefathers. Canon Gate itself is a veritable tale of romance and traqedv. In the dirtv row of tenements we see the close where John Knox was born and Lady Stairs Close where Robert Bruce spent his first night with Jeanme Deans. One of those little shops is Lady Haque ' s poppy factory; another is Oueen Mary ' s antique shop. In St. Giles Cathedral we learn the story of old Jenme, who threw her stool at the dean when he attempted to impose a liturqy on the Covenanters. In Market Cross we think of the sad tale of Mary, Oueen of Scots, as we examine the place where she -nenf her last niqht. Our thouqhts then turn to S ' r Walter Scott at the sight of the building in vhich he first practiced law. Then we reach the old castle. No longer is it a defence anainst rebellinq clans and unfriendly ne qhbours. Monuments, buildings, a few old relics a ' ne, tell the old romantic story. As a Canadian student of History and a lover of the Scotch. I shall refer particularly to the Scot- tish National War Memorial. This building stands in the central part of the castle and was built at the expense of Scots of all ranks, at home and abroad. If is indeed a model of modern architec- ture and beaufy. The carved insignia which decorates the entrance arch to the Memorial is typical of that Modern Athens. This huge winged and flaming heart represents Love, Courage and Sacrifice, and bears these words: To the Glory of God, and In Memory of Scots Who Fell,, 1914- 191 8. NANCY SMART FIRST TERM LITERARY SOCIETY Back Row — M. Rock, S. Martin, M. Hamil, E. Arscott. Fronf Row--L. Doan, S. Harley ( Vice-Pres.) , Jack Mayberry (Pres.), Olive Smith (Sec), Doris Smith (Treas.) GLEE CLUB Executive— S. Liddle (Sec), M. Robertson (Pres.), Mr. C. E. Wheeler (Director), G. Kerr (Vice-Pres), B. Turnbu 1 ! and G. Shaw (Librarian). STUDENT ACTIVITIES First Term Literary Society WE are nearing that period of the school year which is devoted to reflection concerning the events of the past year. Among the most prominent of these are the weekly meetings of the Literary So- ciety. The reason for this prominence is due, likely, to the fact that the hurried moments of preparation as well as the breathless period of expectancy im- mediately before the parting of the curtains have become indelibly printed in the memories of the students. The records of our meetings will go down in the annals as meetings of clever originality and unusual talent. To whom are we indebted for the idea of thematically arranged programmes? To him will go many of the compliments we have re- ceived for our entertaining programmes. When we reflect on the succession of meetings, a glittering array of literary productions pass before our mind ' s eye. We review the programmes dedi- cated to Home, Life in Foreign Lands, the New Year. Who will forget the epic production of The Highwayman ? With the mere mention of this extravaganza we visualize a bevy of dark-haired Besses and gallant guardsmen — and the intelligentsia tore its hair in anguish. Two impressive ceremonies were presented, one in honour of Armistice Day, the other in commemoration of the death of our late King — two ceremonies which bespoke a deep national love and pride. A group of aspiring Thespians entertained the critic teachers one eventful evening with the play, The Dear Departed. This social evening loomed large on the programme of events for the Literary Society (as you doubtless decided at the reading of the treasurer ' s report). The meetings catered to the most fastidious tastes. They were flavoured with the choicest of spices — sage readings and peppery debates (recall the debate on the advisability of Inter-Normal Meets). But all tastes differ. My favourite flavours will not appeal to you. However, like me, you will have memories of delectable treats. JACK MAYBERRY o o o Second Term Literary Society AND then a new secretary called the roll and a new pianist brought forth the strains of O Canada from the auditorium piano, for the second term Literary executive had taken its place. Form I. men, unawed by it all, presented an amateur hour and then, because the highest form of competiti on is with one ' s self, they surpassed their own effort and gave us the play Montcalm. Form II., with the aid of much green paper and its innate Irish guickness, directed our St. Patrick ' s Day celebrations, while Form III., a few weeks later, donned borrowed hats to present the Easter Parade. In the interval, Mr. Humphries took us through the Prairie Provinces and Mr. Burr and Mr. May- berry proved conclusively that the entrance of women into business and professional life has not really helped society. Form IV. served hash rather attractively at the end of April. The last of the forms (in number only) paid tribute to our great Kipling. A party, followed by a surprise program con- ducted by a traveller from an antique land, in the person of Miss Stewart of Victoria Hospital, and the second term executive, regretfully closed the last meeting feeling as A. A. Milne ' s John would put it that that was that. GERTRUDE JONES, President. o o o Glee Club ' ' V HEREVER there is good music there is har- W mony. Wherever there is harmony there are good citizens. Through what more beautiful medium can we attain our ultimate goal, to mould good citizens of those who, in years to come, will grow under our guidance? As active members of the Glee Club, not only have we spent many happy, carefree hours, but we have, in truth, learned much to help us present good music in a proper way to our pupils. Under the supervision of Mr. Wheeler, F.C.C.O., our very capable and patient leader, we have met each Tuesday afternoon at four o ' clock in the auditorium. Splendid training received in this musical workshop has enabled us to assist with music on the evening set aside for entertaining our critic teachers and at a special meeting of the General Science Club. Several singing groups ar- ranged in our Glee Club have also contributed much to programs in the school. The complex activities of this school year have, on some occasions, limited the number of members in attendance at our meetings, but, on the whole, we have enjoyed a happy, prosperous year with the Glee Club. May its followers be as successful! MARGARET ROBERTSON Pag THUMB-NAIL SKETCHES The Night Before, THE clock strikes midnight as the boarding-house mistress enters her silent house and gropes her way through the ebony shadows to the room in the south-east corner, where the rays from a study lamp gleam through the half-open door. In a justly irritable mood she peers into the room. It is one of perfect disorder. A half-painted bird house is perched at a precarious angle on a corner shelf. Various-hued paint cans provide a harmonious background, and several dry, stubby brushes cluster around. A gallery of pictures arranged in zig-zag columns covers the bed. A flagstone walk of refer- ence books stretches from the bookcase to the table. Two tiny spots of painted table top stand out like miniature islands in the great sea of foolscap, note paper, erasers, pencils and ink bottles. Bits of crumpled paper overflow the waste paper basket and cascade over its sides to the floor. Over this storm-riven table a figure, the victim of the band of Morpheus, slumps, and thunder-like nasal sounds break the pre-storm stillness. Behold! A Normal Student ' s room on a Tuesday or Wednesday night! MARGARET GRAY Nature in the Spring AS I stood motionless beside the old rail fence, under the blue vault of the heavens, I beheld Nature in its awakening joyousness as it may be seen any bright morning of the Eastertide. Ahead stretched the broad expanse of rolling meadow with the brown of Winter giving place to the green of Spring. A saucy brown groundhog, standing at the entrance to his burrow in a grassy knoll, sur- veyed the human intruder with keen interest. To the right was a grassy field in which gambolled three gray muscular jack-rabbits in a wanton mood. One, straying away from the rest, came in my direction, but stopped at least fifteen feet from me, straightened himself erect, sniffed the air, and bounded off toward his fellows. A dusty brown bird on agile wing soared past, calling with shrill note, Kildeer, Kildeer. Turning around, I looked upon the swale with its growth of willows and sumac in the moist, black earth. From the stagnant pool the frogs, in full Pandean chorus, struck up the notes of their ode to the Spring and trilled it as only these amphibian musicians can. From the topmost bough of a tall, slender elm came the chromatic notes of the crow as he cawed his welcome to the Spring. Far off, from the distance, came the tinkle of a bell which signified that the cows had been let into the pasture and that Spring had arrived at last. MARGARET L. SWANTON Grandmother ' s Sideboard I T was a massive thing — the old sideboard which ' stood at the end of Grandmother ' s dining-room. But then it had to be massive to hold all Grand- mother ' s precious dishes. Its animated oak carvings told a story that wound down through the ages as they coiled around the sturdy framework. In the centre of the marble top was a small mirror which had probably seen many faces, but which now bore the reflection of a symbolic tea service, black with disuse. On either side were cracked but none the iess beautiful vases, which appeared to be empty but which on closer examination revealed countless clippings and knick-knacks. Yes, indeed, it was a veritable storehouse, but its panelled doors hid from the casual observer Grandmother ' s cherished possessions. None but the bearer of a key could explore those hidden recesses, stacked high with pottery — cracked and chipped — yes, but to Grandmother every crack and chip brought back a flood of memories. MARGARET RIDDELL Master Jimmy I F you take a walk down Hyde Street, just after I school is called, you will see Master Jimmy scurrying along the sidewalk with a tricycle. He watches the school windows with his sharp brown eyes. If no face appears, he hurries round the corner to the grocery store. His chubby fingers grip his sides as he chuckles to himself, My, those are nice bananas in the window. The store door is open and no one is in sight. He scrambles over the counter and takes so much time selecting the best banana that the storekeeper surprises him in the act. At first the storekeeper looks angrily at this marauder with brown hair, iarge ears and a pug nose. But Jimmy ' s innocent and cunning smile causes him to laugh. He picks up the little scamp, and sets him on the floor. Then, in monkey language, Jimmy heart- ily thanks him for the banana. GLADYS LYONS POETRY WELCOME Last even I could hear your lilting laughter As breezes blew against my window-pane. This morning I discerned your cheery chatter Outside my casement in the falling rain. This noon you showed your face within my grass plot, A crocus shyly rising from the lawn. This afternoon upon a blackened waste lot, With wondering eyes, I saw a green cloud dawn. With all these heralds to announce your advent, New grass, and flowers, and gently falling rain, How could we doubt that thou art here, long absent, Oueen of the year, we welcome you again! MARJORIE E. HAMIL o o o THE INDIAN GIRL ' S CALL O Master, sleep in your plushen bed Of emerald moss and golden fern; And when our Indian paint brush is red And the summer is gone to his lonely urn, You ' ll wake and rise With the dew in your eyes, And come to my side in the mist of the morn. O Master, already the summer is pale, And the crickets are calling aloud; And saucily perched on that gray fence-rail The blue-jay is veiled in a cloud — And the fields are shorn Of their golden corn, And wistfulness shadows the stubble there. O Master! Wake in your plushen bed, For the Indian ' s summer is surely here; O Master, lift your drowsy head And hear the red squirrels nutting near — For the Autumn lists In her golden mists, And the silver suns are mellow and warm. O the silver mist hangs out o ' er the hills, And the golden sunlight filters it all; And the amber and gold are the little rills, And I hear Onaswego ' s call; For the gypsy strains Are in our lanes, And the breezes call me to roam the dells. O Master, awake! For the forest ' s aflame And the smoke all about it is tangy and sweet — Oh, can ' t you hear me calling your name To come with me to the Indian meet? For I am sad And in cerements clad Till you wake from your dreams and come to me! The crimson and gold and emerald leaves Are falling upon your plushen bed, And the soft west wind his sad sigh heaves As they cover your drowsy, dreaming head; For you shall sleep And your secrets keep, Nor answer my call till the hunting time. ALLAN J. HARTLEY o o o SPRING MAGIC There ' s magic in the tulip beds, And on the emerald lawn, And in the silver radiance of The candles of the dawn. There ' s magic in the daffodils In ruffled petticoats, And magic in the joyous trills Re-born in feathered throats. Then, too, there ' s magic in the air — It fans me with the breeze — And magic in the clouds of jade That float ' round maple trees. And whence it came or what it is I cannot even guess, But oh, it tears the heart of me With thoughts I can ' t express! BEATRICE E. GODBY o o o LIGHTS IN THE MARSH The night is dark; the frogs are calling; Weird little lights are rising, falling, Soaring, sliding, gliding, glancing, Lighting gloom for pixie dancing; Blinking, winking, gay, elusive, Dipping, slipping, shy, delusive, Flickering out, then flaring bright — Calling, luring into night. ' Tis bedtime, yet I watch them glisten; The clock strikes twelve, and still I listen! Those tiny elfin torches flaring, Are so inviting, mystic, daring, I ' m not attracted by my pillows, I want to dance beneath the willows — And oh, the struggle ' s sharp and tense Between desire — and common sense! BEATRICE E. GODBY GENERAL SCIENCE CLUB Back Row — C. Jones, I. Mahler, S. Liddle, E. Caughlin, N. Smart. Front Row — W. Sloan (Sec.-Treas.) , W. Searson (Pres.), Dr. Hofferd (Hon. Pres.), G. Stinson (Vice-Pres. M. Styles. Absent — Miss I. Davidson. GIRLS ' BASKETBALL TEAM Back Row — A. McGugan, M. Cudney, J. Evans, A. Green (Coach), M. Leverton, H. Gloin, D. Adams. Froni- Row — M. Linsley, M. Lawler, M. Riddell, J. Rutherford. BOYS ' BASKETBALL TEAM Back Row — H. Brown, A. Morton, F. Miller, D. McCormick. Front Row — G. Simpson, A. Green (Captain), J. Garrett. GENERAL SCIENCE CLUB The Aims of the Association 1. To discuss science problems of general interest. 2. To make field trips for the purpose of gain- ing firsthand knowledge and an appreciation of nature, industry and sanitation. 3. To develop ability in public speaking and in making clear explanations of observations. 4. To cultivate an appreciation of art and liter- ature in relation to nature and science. 5. To practice the rules of health and appreci- ate the work of the Junior Red Cross movement. 6. To foster an interest in the conservation of wild flowers and bird life. On January 16, 1936, the students of the Lon- don Normal School met to organize the General Science Club. The following officers were elected: Honorary President, Dr. Hofferd; Honorary Vice- President, Miss I. Davidson; President, William Searson; Vice-President, Gordon Stinson; Secretary- Treasurer, Wanita Sloan; and Form Representatives, Nancy Smart, Ida Mahler, Clara Jones, Evelyn Caughlin and Sidney Liddle. The speaker for the first meeting was W. E. Saunders, whose talk, Birds of Prey, was very interesting. A field trip to the Coves on the fol- lowing Saturday gave us over forty entries for our nature log. We wili not soon forget the valuable informa- tion gained during the trip through Kellogg ' s and we enjoyed the samples very much. At the meet- ing of January 27, Ella Wright gave an excellent report on the trip to Kellogg ' s, and Dr. Hofferd spoke of the uses of weather forecasts and the work of the Meteorological Society of Canada. Another pleasant Saturday afternoon was spent at the Hydro-Electric plant and the Waterworks at Horton Street. The same day we also visited the natural gas station. This gave us a fitting introduc- tion to the talk on Natural Gas given the fol- lowing Monday by Gordon Stinson. The meeting of March 2nd brought us three splendid addresses, The Purification of Water by Miss Davidson, Ducks and Geese by Mr. McKone, and Stories in the Snow by Arthur Morton. Saturday, March 7th, found us out again on a field trip to Pawlitzki ' s Greenhouse and to the Lon- don Free Press. We even enjoyed the amateur program in the broadcasting studio. Another talk of value and interest was that by Colonel Ware on Landscape Gardening. During March the Club joined the Junior Red Cross Society and adopted as the club pin the emblem of the Society. The Public Utilities Commission sent Mr. Grover with an excellent illustrated talk on Lighting of School Rooms. Perhaps we shall be more con- cerned over the lighting of our classrooms next year as a result of this talk. During the same meeting Evelyn Caughlin gave us an illustrated talk, Interesting Ways of Australia. The trip which provided us with the greatest fund of information was that to Silverwoods, Limited. Even though we were given a cold recep- tion in one room, we were compensated by that bottle of chocolate milk and the cup of ice cream. The meeting of April 23 took place in the auditorium at 8 p.m., when the special speaker was E. K. Hampson. B.S.A., Canadian reoresentative of the American Potash Company. The speaker was introduced bv W. H. Porter, editor of the Farmers ' Advocate. The topic, Hunner Sions of Plants, was illustrated by numerous slides which made the information qiven by Mr. Hampson very interesting and helpful in th study of soil fertility and fertil- izers. The Glee Club, under the direction of C. E. Wheeler, provided several musical numbers. Sidney Liddle also contributed a character sketch. Another hike to the Coves on Saturday. May 9th, was enjoyed bv fortv of the members. Georqe Rousom presented the slides and talk sent by the Heoartment of Health on Milk and Its Care. Other hikes, nossiblv a weiner roast, and another meetinq on Fire, Earth and Water will be pre- sented by three student speakers, Don Young, Evelyn Caughlin and Marietta Styles. The members of the Club wish to extend to Dr. Hofferd and Miss Davidson our thanks for their interest and the advice which they have always willinalv given to make the Club the success it has been this year. We wish, also, to thank our speak- ers, especially those students who have prepared talks to make our meetings so interesting and helpful. The following poem seems to sum up our aims and interests so well that we will close our section with it: IN NATURE ' S MARKET You may buy wonderful things With silver or shining gold, But the loveliest thinqs on earth Are neither bouqht nor sold! The hue of the bluebird ' s wing In the fragrant lanes of spring, The emerald fire of trees The lullaby hum of bees — These all to be had for a look Through the pages of Nature ' s book. A glimpse of the greening hills Through a rift in the stately pines, A garden of daffodils A lake — when the first star shines; A road in the moonlight pale, Sunlight on a homing sail, Apple trees high on an orchard slope, Lark ' s gay carol of like and hope; Hill and forest and field and lane Brown roofs shining in cooling rain — All these beauties, for you and for me In Nature ' s market are waiting, free! Anon. MARIETTA STYLES Music Social Activities The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not mov ' d with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, strategems, and spoils. — Shakespeare. MUSIC is at last beginning to come into its own in the School. Previously it was the for- gotten subject. More and more, people have come to realize that Shakespeare was right, when he penned those immortal words. The field that is open is very large. Even the rural schools, in most cases, have an instructor come in each week to teach the class. But the teacher must do more. One practice per week will not affect the class. The teacher must take hold and keep the interest stimulated. The study of music has progressed favourably, but the door is just open. Progress may be along various lines. In some cities the Boards of Educa- tion have purchased orchestral and band instruments and are training pupils to play. It is quite interest- ing to note that all but two of the viola players in the O. E. A. Orchestra this vear received their in ' tia! training in Public School Groups. This instruction is for the comparative few, however. For the majority, there is choral and nroun sinqinq. This year, at its annual convention, rh Ontario Educational Association qathered a public school choir, composed of double trios selected from each centre, and a high school choir, as well as a symphony orchestra. To auote from the Toronto Star: Stokowski should have heard the O. E. A. con- cert last night. . . . The three-cart composite public school chorus of hundreds, from scores of places, had an ethereal beauty of tone that even choral Toronto was glad to hear. The hiqh school chorus was in four parts, and when these two lovely choirs combined, the effect was as thrilling as the first day of Spring. When the choir and audience combined in har- mony and descant in the last verse of Unto the Hills. the Star reports: I have heard many great art inspirations of massed choirs in that hall; never one more thrilling than that. This demonstrates what is possible. A compara- tively few miles from London there is a boy, who, when he beqan school five or six years aqo, was a monotone. Several weeks ago he won first prize in his grouping in a notable competition. That boy received his training solely in his school. Each year there are pupils coming to school in the same condition as that boy. One cannot hope to make all children soloists, but if every pupil can be taught to appreciate music, and to sing for the joy of singing, then as school teachers, we have not taught in vain. VINCENT GRAY K EN cannot labour on always. They must I V I have intervals of relaxation. Recreation is intended to the mind as whetting to the scythe, to sharpen the edge of it. — Bishop Hall. September 27. — Gathered together from vari- ous parts of Western Ontario, we came to the London Normal School as strangers to one another. While a cold autumn wind blew outside, we found ourselves on this particular afternoon, enjoying a pleasant party extended to us by the teaching staff. Games were played, during which each student wore an identification slip. Tea was poured by the Masters ' wives, assisted by the Staff. Dancing closed a very enjoyable afternoon in which we all felt we became better acquainted. October 31. — Once again the gymnasium was the scene of gay activity, this time for the Masquer- ade Party sponsored by the Student Parliament. The rooms were appropriately decorated with streamers of black and orange, and Hallowe ' en tokens such as the school skeleton. Prizes for cos- tumes, which were judged by Miss Emery and Mr. McEachern, were won by Miss Clara Jones, Messrs. Arthur Morton, Jack Mayberry and Fred Miller. During the first part of the evening the hetero- qeneous company was entertained with qames in the gymnasium and a program in the auditorium. Following refreshments, dancing was enjoyed. As a final hfallowe ' en touch, an earthquake rocked the city shortly after we reached our homes. December 16. — Under the auspices of the Athletic Societies, a Christmas dance was held in the gymnasium, to music provided by Johnson ' s Orchestra. Streamers of red and green, and clus- ters of balloons festooned the ceiling, and framed an alcove for the orchestra. These and a cheery fireplace lent a festive air to the familiar room. For those not inclined to dance, games were in progress in the library. A delightful lunch was served, and the dishes washedf?). February 13. — The night was cold and stormy, in marked contrast to the welcome atmosphere of the Normal School occasioned by the social evening planned by the Literary Society. For the enter- tainment of our guests, the critic teachers, a varied program of music and drama was presented. Musi- cal numbers were provided by the Glee Club, and a male quartette, consistinq of Messrs. Burr, Green, Hartley and Mayberry. A one-act play entitled, The Dear Departed, was ably presented by a talented caste, consisting of Misses Marietta Styles, Joyce Rutherford, Margaret Riddell and Messrs. Sid Liddle, Lloyd Doan and Jack Mayberry. Follow- ing refreshments, music for dancing was provided by Miss Margaret Robertson and Mr. Styles. April 6. — Wong ' s Cafe, artistically decorated with balloons and streamers, was the scene of the At Home, arranged by the Student Parliament. (Continued on page 38) Page 28 INTER - NORMAL MEETS Hamilton at London HAMILTON visited London on Saturday, Feb. 8th. Long before eleven o ' clock enthusiastic London Normalites had gathered in South Collegi- ate ' s gymnasium prepared to do or die for London Normal School. The fact that our guests were somewhat laggard in war failed to dim our jubilant spirits and the first athletic event found us either cheering lustily or fighting valiantly. The Girls ' Volleyball game was won by Hamilton, but only after a very fine fight on the part of the London team. The Girls ' Basketball game, which we also lost to our competi + ors, followed in the after- noon. The Boys ' Basketball match was warmly con- tested, although success failed once again to perch on London ' s banners. The last event of the after- noon, the Boys ' Volleyball game, was won by the Hamilton team. This completed the athletic com- petitions, and although our teams lost, they did so with the knowledge that they had played the game with true sportsmanship. At Wesley United Church the Normalites from Hamilton and London gathered to attend the ban- quet prepared for us by the ladies of that church. At its conclusion, Mr. Alex. Burr, the toastmaster, proposed a toast to the King. A toast to the guests was proposed by Mr. George Rousom, of London, and to the participants by Miss Eleanor Edmondson, of Hamilton. School songs added the final touch to the dinner and we left the banquet hall with their refrains still ringing in our ears. The evening program took place in the Assembly Hall of the London Normal School under the guid- ance of Mr. Jack Mayberry, President of the Liter- ary Society. Here again, school songs and cheers led by Miss Mabel Davidson and Mr. Flavio Botari, of Hamilton, and Miss Gertrude Jones and Mr. Fred Eagan, of London, entertained us greatly. Dr. Mark welcomed our guests in true pedagogical style and Dr. McMillan, Principal of Hamilton Normal School, responded fittingly. The contests of the evening were interspersed by a number of musical presentations, including selections by Mr. Jack Mair on his violin, by Ham- ilton ' s orchestra, and by a Girls ' Chorus and Male Quartette from London Normal School. In the Girls ' Public Speaking competition Lon- don ' s representative was Miss Jean Norbury, who opposed Miss Jean English, of Hamilton, and who was responsible for London ' s only victory through- out the day. In the debate, Resolved That Inter- Normal Activities Be Limited To An Annual Meet In Guelph, London upholding the affirmative side, was represented by Miss Marjorie Hamil and Mr. Gordon Harley, while Hamilton ' s speakers were Mr. Edgar Nash and Miss Helen Johnston. The award was unanimously in favour of the negative side. Mr. Alex. Burr and Mr. William Wallace, of London and Hamilton, respectively, competed in the Men ' s Public Speaking Contest, in which the honours went once more to Hamilton. At the conclusion of the program for the evening, refreshments were served to the visiting Normalites, who also enjoyed a little of the light fantastic before returning over the mountain. London at Toronto BEFORE sunrise on the morning of Saturday, March 2 8 1 h , courageous London Normalites found themselves unbelievably wide-awake, bound for Toronto, where we were to meet the students of Toronto Normal School. A royal welcome awaited us at the station in Toronto, where loyal supporters of the Black and Gold qrceted us in song and took the majority of us under their friendly wing for the remainder of the morning. Those of us who were more intellectu- ally than sartorially inclined paid due tribute to the Museum. Farly in the afternoon, Normal Students from Toronto and London met in Jarvis Collegiate Insti- tute, where the athletic events were to be held. Toronto was successful in winning the first three games, the Girls ' and Boys ' Volleyball and the Girls ' Basketball. Then came the final event of the afternoon — the Boys ' Basketball game. I imagine that the walls of the gymnasium are still echoing with the cheers that rose from the throats of enthusi- astic Londoners. That magnificent game that soothed the hurt of every defeat London suffered in both meets together, will go down in the annals of our Normal School Year, a memorable victory. The score was 40-14 in our favour. Mr. L. Chellew, the toastmaster, presided over the banquet, which was held in the Diana Sweets Restaurant. At its conclusion, a number of toasts were proposed — to the King by Mr. Chellew, of Toronto; to the guests by Miss Mary Barker, of Toronto; and to Inter-Normal Activities by Mr. John Garrett, of London. Community singing was then very capably conducted by Mr. Chellew. Perhaps of all the songs All You ' ve Etta will linger longest in the memories of London and Toronto students. Mr. G. Clipperton was chairman of the evening program, held in the auditorium of the Toronto Normal School. Here, Mr. Whyte made us officially welcome and Dr. Mark replied reminiscently. Throughout the evening we were delightfully enlerta ' ned by musical selections which Mr. Percy, of the Toronto Normal School, directed. The literary program opened with the Women ' s Public Speaking Contest, which Miss Kathryn Mclntyre, of London, won from Miss Margaret Hunter, of Toronto. The winning contestant in the Men ' s Public Speaking Competition was Mr. Jack Mayberry, of London, who opposed Mr. Reg. Davis, from Toronto. The final event, the debate, was eagerly anticipated by the majority since the sub- ject was, Resolved That the Entrance of Women Into Professional and Business Life Is In the Best Interests of Society. Mr. W. M. Shipman and Miss H. Dyer upheld the affirmative side for To- ronto, but the decision went unanimously to the London team of Mr. Alex. Burr and Miss Clara Kerr. The reception for the guests, judges and par- ticipants at the close of the program brought the meet to an end. I think that we, from London, truly regretted bidding good-bye to our newly formed pedagogical pals. E. ARSCOTT o o o Ch ristian rellowship THOSE Students who met Tuesday and Thursday mornings in Mr. Clarke ' s room for prayer and study of St. John ' s Gospel were, I am sure, blessed with the fellowship and communion manifested there. Sunday evenings after church the same group held informal meetings at the homes of generous friends of the Christian Fellowship group. Here choruses were sung, discussions were held, and spiritual talks were given by Christian men in the work. Those in the qroup will remember as they go out to be potential teachers that God so loved the world that He gave His only beqotten Son that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish but have everlasting life, John 3:16; God is a spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth, John 4:24; and This is My commandment, that ye love one another as I have loved you, John 15:12. We hope they will carry this Christian teaching to the children under their guidance and care. May this work thrive and grow in the Normal School, for the students will find in it worthwhile inspiration and help and a wonderful insight into the saving influence of Jesus Christ. FRED MILLER o o o The Treasure-House of the Mind ALTHOUGH scientists may describe the mind as so much qray matter composed of thou- sands of cells, I like fo think of it as a treasure- house, where our most valued possessions are stored. A treasure-house is defined as a dwel ling place in which great wealth or anything much valued is stored. We all have an idea of what a treasure- house contains, although each may have a different idea. My ideal treasure-house contains the most costly tapestries and the most exquisitely carved furnitures, not to be compared with anythinq we have ever seen. On its walls are hung beautiful and majestic paintings, masterpieces of famous artists. Along one of the walls is a book-case filled with numberless books — some classics and even some first editions as well as all the books we ever have read and enjoyed or ever have wanted to read. Then behind a secret panel, known only to myself, are to be found gold and precious jewels, old heir- looms, evidences of departed glory. Yet we have a treasure-house far more precious than this our ideal treasure-house, and that is the treasure-house of the mind. Although the furnish- ings of the mind ' s treasure-house are not as tangible as those of the ideal treasure-house (for others may not even know we possess them), yet they are more lastinq. Vandals and roques may rob and lay waste our ideal treasure-house, but the treasure-house of the mind is invulnerable aqainst invaders. For our mind ' s treasure-house is furnished with our friends; we have the best friends in the world, not to be compared with anyone else ' s. The pictures hung on its walls are memories of pictures that we have seen — a beautiful scene, a sonq, a sunset — these are some of the pictures hung on the walls of the mind. On the shelves of the walls of our mind are stored our memories — memories of home and school, of pleasant associations, of some little tri- umphs or perhaps disappointments — these we may take down from the shelves of our mind, as a book, and con over at our leisure. The qold and jewels behind the secret panel in the treasure-house of our mind are the books that we have read — qems of prose and poetry that we will always treasure. Southey once wrote of his books as Mv never-failinq friends are thev With whom I converse day by day. So it is evident that we ourselves are larqely responsible for our own treasure-house. We may choose our own friends with which to furnish our treasure-house. We may fill our minds with only the best pictures — since there is so much of the beautiful in the world why should we clutter our walls with the sordid, the undesirable; our memories are all that remain of our past experiences and associations, so we ourselves, throuqh our actions, can form rich and precious memories to out on the shelves of our mi nd; we can certainly choose the literature we read, to a certain extent at least, so why not read onlv the best, the qems of literature, shunninq the tawdry and the cheap. For the structures that we raise, Time is with materials filled: Our todays and yesterdays Are the blocks with which we build. Let us do our work as well, Both the unseen and the seen; Make the house where God may dwell, Beautiful, entire and clean. KATHRYN MclNTYRE FIRST TERM ATHLETIC EXECUTIVES Back Row — G. Kerr, D. Adams, M. Riddell, M. Leveiton, H. Glolr,, C. Kerr, A. Green. Front Row — J. Rutherford, W. Jay, M. Gray, F. Eagan, M. Lawler, H. Brown. SECOND TERM ATHLETIC EXECUTIVES Back Row — D. Maclntyre, J. Evans, M. Cudney, A. McGugan, E. Caughlin, A. Campbell. Front Row — G. Simpson, M. Linsley, D. Young, J. McPherson. GIRLS ' AND BOYS ' VOLLEY BALL TEAMS Back Row — G. Schoonover, S. Liddle, G. Stinson, V. Gray, J. Stuart, W. Searson, G. Shaw, O. Smith. Front Row — E. Wright, H. Ruckle, I. Mahler, J. Vail, E. Moore, J. McPherson, R. Morris. Absent — W. Jay, F. Eagan. GIRLS ' ATHLETICS EVERYONE was quite bewildered and lonesome those first few weeks at Normal. And why not, for were we not in a strange environment surround- ed by strange people? The nominations and elections for the other societies broke the ice and we became more like human beings. By the time the election of the executive for the Girls ' Athletic Association rolled around we had become familiar with each other and entered thoroughly into the excitement. This executive was very successful in its work, and with the Boys ' Executive, sponsored the Christmas Dance, which was a great success. The Athletic Executives that have led us are: First Term: President, M. Gray; Vice-President, M. Lawler; Secretary, J. Rutherford; Treasurer, C. Kerr; Form II., Representative, D. Adams; Form III. Representative, H. Gloin; Form IV. Representative, M. Leverton; Form V. Representative, M. Riddell. Second Term: President, M. Linsley; Vice- President, H. MacPherson; Secretary, J. Evans; Treasurer, E. Caughlin; Form II. Representative, M. Cudney; Form III. Representative, H. Kohl; Form IV. Representative, A. McGugan; Form V. Represen- tative, G. Schoonover. Throughout the year the student body showed that fine spirit of co-operation and sportsmanship so long a tradition of our school, even when we were not on the winning side. We are sure that this very essential ideal will be passed on to our pupils throughout the province. Athletics have become a very important factor in Normal Schools, and therefore this year ' s student body has taken advantage of the opportunities open to them here, to improve their athletic ability through knowledge, skill and attitude. o o o Basketball Basketball seemed to be the main athletic inter- est at first. The turnout for practice was very good, although the number did not warrant having two teams. We were extremely fortunate in having with us Archie Green, star basketball player from Kennedy Collegiate, Windsor, who took the re- sponsibility of coaching the girls ' team. I am sure the school, as well as the team, wish to express to him their thanks and appreciation for all the time and effort he spent in the gym. The girls entered the City League, and although they did not come out on top, the season was enjoyed by everyone. The team would like to express their congratulations to the London Life team, winners of the City League, on their clever playing and fine sportsmanship. The girls would also like to thank the large crowds of supporters which invariably turned out for games. T!ie team showed a fine spirit of co-operation and the girls worked together to the best of their ability. (Continued on page 37) Here are the names of the players in alpha- betical order: D. Adams, Guard — A stalwart on the defense. M. Cudney, Guard — Demure and retiring. J. Evans, Guard — Can she block! H. Gloin, Guard — Very enthusiastic. M. Lawler, Forward — She hits the spot! M. Leverton, Guard — Is she personal! M. Linsley, Forward — Oh, look at the one-hand shot! A. McGugan, Forward — Kept up our spirits. M. Riddell, Guard, Captain — An excellent leader. J. Rutherford, Forward — A very fine forward. MARGUERITE LAWLER o o o Inter-Normal Games Hamilton, 14; London, 4 This was our first Inter-Normal game, taking place on February 8th in London South Collegiate. Although our team picked up in the last half, they were not able to hold their opponents. Toronto, 33; London, I I Our girls, after looking forward for weeks to the trip to Toronto, fought a very hard, strenuous game. The teams were more evenly matched than the score would indicate, for our team gave the Toronto team a good, clean fight. A WORD FROM THE COACH Thanks, Girls: I appreciated your co-operation and enjoyed the Basketball extremely. ARCHIE GREEN o o o Volleyball This year at the Normal School has been one of great interest to the Volleyball enthusiasts. The gymnasium provided the place, noon hours the time, and members of both Boys ' and Girls ' Volleyball teams provided the piayers for the practices. That the Volleyball teams were popular is proven by the fact that they had their picture taken — ten times (of course, lack of space will prevent all ten from gracing the 1935-36 Year Book). However, the fact that one of our players contracted measles on the train to Toronto proved that the measles hadn ' t any consideration even for volleyball players. We consider ourselves very fortunate in having Miss Rider for our coach. She taught us the game, supervised our practice and encouraged us in our efforts. We appreciated your assistance, Miss Rider, and we thank you. Since volleyball involves little expense, it can easily be introduced into our Public Schools. It is a game which calls for skill in serving and co-oper- ation in volleying. The game provides keen competition and allows for recreation without over- due exertion. In addition, we of the Volleyball teams can assure you that it is a very fascinating game. JEAN VAIL BOYS ' ATHLETICS THE Boys ' Athletics played a very prominent part in the Normal School Year. All branches of sport were conducted by the Boys ' Athletic Society. This Society was responsible for a very enjoyable social evening in the early part of the year and also purchased the fine uniforms worn by the various teams. o o o Boys ' Basketball The Boys ' Basketball team had a very successful season, despite the fact that they were not entered in any league. Several good exhibition games were played with the London Collegiate teams and the Normal boys proved themselves victors by winning all these games. Then came the Inter-Normal meet with Hamilton. The Boys Basketball game turned out to be the closest fought battle of the day. Hamilton gained a considerable lead, but the London team fought an uphill battle, just losing out in a thrilling finish. Jerry Simpson and Jack Garrett were standouts on the London team. The fellows played a fine game and the Hamilton team is to be congratulated on the fine victory. Archie Green, one of the London players, could not play because of a bad knee injury. After this game the team worked very hard and soon were ready for the Toronto meet. And were they ready! After losing the first three contests of the day, the London Normalites were feeling a little blue — then came the onslaught. Toronto was determined to make it four in a row and the London fans were just as determined to have at least one victory. The game opened at break-neck speed and this dazzling pace was kept up throughout the game. London shot into the lead. Toronto retaliated. The spectators became delirious as the lead see-sawed back and forth. At half-time London was leading 15-9. The score should have been higher, but after a good pep talk the London Boys team came back and turned on the pressure. Twenty points were scored in ten minutes by the London team — I believe that is some kind of record. The game ended in London ' s favour — much to the delight of the London students. This game set the stage for London ' s victories in the evening contests. The following are those that helped to con- tribute to this great game: Howard Brown — Serious and hard-working. Jack Garrett — A great playmaker. Archie Green — A sweet guard. Don McCormick — Quick as lightning. Fred Miller — A rushing forward. Art Morton — A steady guard. Jerry Simpson — An excellent shot. THE COACH On behalf of the Boys ' Basketball team I would like to thank our loyal supporters — especially those who cheered us on to victory at Toronto. Person- ally, I would like to thank the players who certainly co-operated one hundred per cent, with me in forming the team. I ' m sure that our spirit and team-work could not have been improved upon. ARCHIE GREEN o o o Did You K now That . . . Mr. McKone was a very capable basketball coach. . . . Dr. Hofferd is a volleyball enthusiast. . . . Mr. Wheeler is a golf pupil, and does he know his tees (not the Tonic Sol-Fa ones, either) .... Miss Prendergast is very keen on basketball — and an excellent referee .... Bill Jay is a former Central Collegiate football and hockey star .... Gord Kerr is a fine swimmer .... Tennis has an apt pupil in Fred Miller .... Miss Rider is slowly but surely making future vaudeville headliners in the tap- dancing profession among the boys .... Jack May- berry and Alex. Burr are seriously considering an offer to appear in the Follies of 1900 .... The Boys ' Basketball team won the only athletic contest of the Normal meets .... I hope everyone has a school next year, and don ' t forget that play spirit should be part of the school. . . . o o o Boys ' Volleyball This team was a very hard-working unit. Al- though they seemed to lack material for a good team at the first of the year, the boys gave their utmost and turned out a good fighting team. Many a dinner hour and after-four were diligently spent in hard practice work. They improved greatly and, in spite of the scarcity of games, the team was ready to meet Hamilton. A hard-fought battle was played and after winning the first game, the London boys were edged out after a great struggle. Then followed more persistent practice and the team met Toronto. Here, handicapped greatly, by playing on the width of the floor, the team lost another close game. They put up a good fight, however, and co-operated in their team work. Fred Eagan gave considerable assistance to the team. The other members were: Bill Jay, Vin- cent Gray, Jim Stewart, Gord. Stinson, Glen Shaw, Bill Searson, Al. Kilmer. O O Softball The boys have been practicing faithfully for their softball games at Guelph against the other Normal Schools. The prospective team consists of Sid Liddle, Jack Garrett, Fred Miller, Archie Green, Lloyd Doan, Don McCormick, Gord. Kerr, Jerry Simpson and Art Morton. ARCHIE GREEN Page 33 Harp Not on that String GREAT was the rejoicing of the Normalites when only four days intervened between them and the Christmas vacation! Monday morning came, bringing assembly. Our agricultural adviser wished us to visit the farm — not only the house, but the barn — and, while there, we should become inspired to write a poem of twenty- line length or a more lengthy prose selection. Then we might return to the house to search for knitting needles and yarn for household science classes. At this point, we were all wished Merry Christmas! There followed a lull till Tuesday morning. That morning brought an additional rain of work. Our historian suggested that the Christmas vaca- tion would be an excellent time to read a series of historical events, to build a medieval castle or a fort, to write an explanation of the origin of place names in our county, or to draw a map showing the progress of government in the county in which we live or even to go travelling with the explorers by map. Merry Christmas to you all! One of our instructors, knowing that art is long and time is fleeting, gave us the Christmas vacation to catch up on our art. Then she, too, wished us a Merry Christmas! Last, but decidedly not least, our mathematician, revealing the Scottish tendency of conserving school time, and, wishing us to learn by doing, desired us first to attend the annual school meeting of a rural school board in our home community and to write an account of its proceedings, and, secondly, so to space our time that we should be able to do a piece of seat work suitable for a pupil in Form I. This assignment was concluded with Merry Christmas! Harp Not On That String! MONTA CUDNEY o o o Education WE are only well-educated when we can retain and make practical use of the knowledge which we acquire. The ability to think clearly and concisely should be included in education. Good character must include integrity, and moral integrity is impossible without mental honesty. Good speech should have some place in educa- tion. Sir Andrew MacPhail told some University graduates recently that to make their way in the world they would have to submit themselves to the criticism of their fellow-citizenzs and the first count in that criticism would have to do with good speech and good manners. He went so far as to state that good speech and good manners are inseparable. Education should teach that no honest labour, however menial, is degrading and that Page 3U Whoso performeth — diligent — content — The work allotted him, whate ' er it be, Lays hold of perfectness. — (From Sanskrit.) I like the old Latin root meaning of education which is to lead forth. The idea that, given the opportunity, we have within ourselves the ability to be well-educated is one that appeals to me. To prepare us for complete living is the function which education has to discharge. — Herbert Spencer. WILFRED C. LAWRENCE o o o A Change is as Good as a Rest ONCE there was a butcher who used to drive around selling meat. He was very cruel to his horse and would leave it outside the tavern in all kinds of unpleasant weather, while he went in to get a drink. Consequently the horse became weak and stiff and had difficulty in pulling the heavy load. The butcher, when he came from the tavern, would crack his whip and shout: Git up, Nancy! A change is as good as a rest. Among the kind-hearted people of the village, angered by this cruel treatment of the horse, was the blacksmith, who was famous for his strength. One day the poor horse had been left outside the tavern, as usual, in a cold, driving rain. While the butcher was enjoying his drink the blacksmith unhitched the horse and tied it behind the wagon. Soon the butcher appeared, ready to continue his round. The blacksmith took hold of him and forced him into the harness. With the butcher in front and the horse behind, the blacksmith took his seat in the wagon, cracked his whip over the unfortunate butcher ' s head, shouting: Git up, butcher! A change is as good as a rest. Thus the butcher was paraded through the street to the great satisfaction of the villagers. From that day on the butcher took better care of his horse. PETER NIELSON o o o JANE MURRAY ' S PULL (Continued from page 20) I drove through the creek, explained Jane. I agree with neighbour Hayes that you have a lot of pull, and I know if you can figure out to handle things as you have today, you can handle our school. It ' s yours as far as I ' m concerned. The others nodded assent. That ' s what I say, too. There are many things plain strength can ' t do. MARGARET GRAY o o o THEY GO TOGETHER Margaret Robertson and P. N. O. Forte. Donald Young and Theema Stache. Aleta McGugan and Hugh Mer. Margaret Riddell and Red Haare. Catherine Sm ith and Art (Who?). Alex. Burr and Jean E. Us. Archie Green and Betty Scores. WHEN YOU ' VE BURNT THE MIDNIGHT OIL AND STILL HAVE A PILE OF WORK AHEAD OF YOU ..... WISE and OTHERWISE TEACHER: Name one important thing that we have now that we did not have one hundred years ago. Mayberry: Me. Sid Liddle: Do you know the difference between a taxi-cab and a bus? Joyce Rutherford: No. Liddle: Let ' s take a bus, then. Mr. McEachern: Tell me what you know about the family compact. Marg. Van Home: Well, if it ' s a silver one with a broken mirror, Catherine Smith is using it now. Burr: Please pass the honey. Hostess looks surprised. Burr: I always eat peas with honey, I ' ve done it all my life; It may seem rather funny, But it keeps them on my knife. Student Teacher: Tilly, I don ' t believe you studied your geography. Tilly: No, Miss, I heard pa say the map of the world was changing every day, and I thought I ' d wait a few years till things got settled. Allin: I ' m crazy about you. Olive: Better run along then. What do you think this is, an insane asylum? Old Woman to traveller leaning over ship ' s railing: What ' s the matter, have you got a weak stomach? Voyager: Well, I seem to be able to throw it as far as the rest. Dr. Hofferd: Class, after you have finished experimenting with that gas you will pass out. And don ' t forget — tomorrow I will take arsenic. Class: Hooray! Mr. McKone: Now, if I subtract 25 from 37, what ' s the difference? Helen McPh erson: Yeah! That ' s what I say — who cares? Miller: Speak, oh, speak just those few words that will mean Heaven to me. Jean McQueen: Aw, go shoot yourself. Mr. McEachern: What was Scott ' s best-known work? Garrett: Emulsion. Master: What is density? Clara Kerr: I can ' t define it, but I can give an example. Master: Your examole is good enough; s ; + down. S+udent Teacher in Nature Study: Who can tell me what a canary can do that I can ' t? Bright Pupil: Please, teacher, take a bath in a saucer. Go to Father, she said, when I asked her to wed, And she knew that I knew that her father was dead, And she knew that I knew what a life he had led, So she knew that I knew what she meant when she said — Go to Father. EXPERIMENT NO. Requ ' rements — Nerve, not many brains, no care for life, also necessary apparatus. Method — (I) Mix qently chlorine and chloro- form. Note odour by bringing test-tube close to nose. If vou revive, continue. (2) Gently stir a cylmder full of gasoline and hydrogen, warm gently: test with blazing splint. (3) Mix together glycerine and nitric acid. If no action takes place, slam it against the wall. I WONDER? If Don is Young or Vincent is Gray, If Alex is a Burr or Wilma a Payne, If Fred is a Miller or Grace is a Baker, If Ella is (W)right that Marietta has Styles, If Hattie can Crowe and Edna can Hunt(h)er, If Bill is a Jay or Sadie a Martin, If Don is Irish or all Ednas Arscott(ch), If Ruth is a Parson or Nancy is Smart, And if Gertrude is one of the Jones girls? — If so, I am Green. Latin students have always been taught that ba is the sign of the imperfect. And to think that most of our teachers have B.A. after their names! Mr. Clarke: What ' s a Metaphor? Eagan: To keep cows in. UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO UNIVERSITY EXTENSION This sess : on 1,085 teachers and others are taking instruction in the Teachers ' Course. 608 are studying in Teachers ' Classes which are held at the University in the evenings and on Saturdays and 477 are preparing, by correspondence, for the Summer Session. For teachers who hold Interim First Class Certificates and who lack Latin and French of Pass Matriculation special provision is made in order that they may complete the First Year. A teacher who has not completed the correspondence preparation may take instruction in only one subject in the Summer Session. More than 400 have graduated in the Teachers ' Course. Some of these are now tak- ing specialist work; others are qualifying as Inspectors of Public Schools; many have com- pleted both types of work. For detailed information or for answers to your questions write to W. J. Dunlop, Director, University Extension, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. GIRLS ' ATHLETICS (Continued from page 32) Physical Education in Public Schools ' T HE physical education program is education by means of participation in the large muscle activities. The development in the child of such social qualities as courage, co-operation, honesty, initiative and self-confidence, as well as health, are the objectives of this program. Throughout, it must be remembered that play is a spiritual as weli as a physical and social necessity for children, for during the play period children give vent to excess energy. The natural movements of running, jumping, skippinq, throwing, etc., which form the natural instinctive tendencies of children, are given expres- sion in the physical education activities of the school. The child ' s interest in play is spontaneous, but he requires adult supervision to guide the play along suitable lines. Children athletically inclined will find for themselves suitable play activities; children who are weak, crippled, or backward are the ones who most need directed physical educa- tion. When making up a physical education pro- gram, it is essential that the activities selected be interesting and have the greatest natural appeal to the age of the child. As well as that, there should be as little repetition of activities as possible, in order that the pupil ' s skills and interests be varied. Constructive leadership and supervision should b3 given by the teacher during the periods before school, during the morning and afternoon recesses and at noon hour. These periods offer an oppor- tunity to extend the educational influences of the school into the play life of the child. Here the child can practice the activities taught in the regu- lar instruction period. Vigorous activity is essential for the growth and development of children. They need definite supervision of the right kind in order i hat they may improve by means of these activities. Inter-form athletics should be emphasized in these periods. Usually, these are considered activi- ties conducted between groups of students within one school. The success of such activities depends on equality between teams; therefore it is necessary to classify the students according to some plan. The more extended use of play days in the cchool program should be encouraged, for the primary purpose of a play day is to permit mass participation in athletic games, stunts and individual alhlotic events. At the play day a selection from all the types of activities as outlined for the elemen- tary grades should be used. Every child present should have an active share as a participant in the activities, or as an official. MARGUERITE LAWLER (Quotation from Physical Education for Elemen- tary Schools, by Neilson and Van Hagen.) Page 37 TOM MUNRO Specialist in Rugby - Tennis - Basketball - Baseball Softball and Hockey Supplies Club Outfits Our Specialty Professional Badminton and Tennis Service THE SPORT SHOP Hotel London Metcalf 5895 Jane Murray ' s Pull, see Page 34 o o o SOCIAL ACTIVITIES (Continued from page 28) Soft lights, and the varied hues of the ladies ' gowns, blended with the merry spirits of the dancers to form a gay panorama. During the course of the evening, refreshments were served to the company at the small tables flanking the walls. Dancing con- tinued till two, bringing to a close a very delightful evening. May 4. — The final party of the year was that held by the Literary Society in the gymnasium. Mr. Archie Green very capably acted as Master of Ceremonies, thus helping to make the party a decided success. Before the game started, Romeo sought out his Juliet, and Anthony his Cleopatra, or Bassanio his Portia. Then, seated with his part- ner and opponents at one of the tables arrayed about the room, each proceeded to enjoy the novel game, Alphabets. During the course of the evening, numerous prizes were given, as well as the final prizes which were awarded as follows: First, to Mr. McKone; second, Miss Mary Linsley; third, Misses Marjorie Hamil and Ruth Home; consolation, Miss Blanche Stauffer. Following refreshments a short contest was held. Dancing appropriately brought to a close the last of the Social Activities. CLARA W. KERR NASH DIAMONDS PERPETUATE PRIDE . . of . . OWNERSHIP Nash on the box means — Perfect and Paid For John A. Nash My Jeweller 182 Dundas Street London When D ining Out . . Try Our . . Special Dinners and Luncheons Finest Foods :: :: Finest Service An innovation in London ' s Restaurant Style Rendezvous of Particular People The LOUNGE Limited Visit The Lounge after the Show Sundaes and Sodas at our up-to-date Fountain 378 RICHMOND STREET Page 38 T AQQ D T KT C . . . 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The minimum standard of education for the young man who would make his life count in the service of his country is a B.A. degree. For announcements and information concerning scholarships, matricula- tion, courses of study, etc., write : K. P. R. NEVILLE, Ph.D., Registrar. Page 39 Artists ' Supply Co ' y Limited Carry materials for Etching, Leather Work, Water Colour, Oil Colour, Showcard, which include all kinds of papers for the above. Also a splendid line of school pictures. 35 WELLINGTON STREET WEST TORONTO ONTARIO Books cost a little; they are always at hand and ready to your call. — Cobbett. Books you want to own, and Books we ' re glad to loan. WENDELL HOLMES BOOK SHOPS FOR BETTER WORK Progressive Teachers use CHAPMAN ' S Loose Leaf Note Books Mounting Paper carried in stock We Bind Books and Magazines. Have Yours Bound? Th 1C Chas. Chapman Co. 91 DUNDAS STREET MET. 370 WET PAVEMENTS London, 1935 There is mystery in a poppy Tipping over, drunk with dew; Loveliness in gauzy cloudlets Letting sunshine dribble through. There is fragrance in a rosebud Gleaming on the breast of June, And there ' s romance ' round a fountain Throwing kisses to the moon. But there ' s beauty here in London When its pavements, wet and cold, Are transformed by winter sunsets Into avenues of gold! BEATRICE E. GODBY, Teacher: We teachers need a psychological reform, we need history reform, we need social reform, and — Student (helpfully from back of the room): Chloroform. Page 40 QUEEN ' S UNIVERSITY KINGSTON - ONTARIO Ninety-sixth Session Opens September 22, 1936 Summer Session 1936 Opens July 2 siruated in the oldest city in Ontario; annual registration about 3,500; 25 modern buildings; health insurance pro- vided during session; placement office gives free service to graduates. 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