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

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Editorial Staff Staff Adviser Dr G W. Hofferd Editor Esther MacMath Business Manager George Switzer Assistant Editors Catherine Peters, Edith South- ern, Amy Turnbull, Isabel Vincent, Jean Waghorne, Sis- ter Isabel. Editorial Comment Our Regret: That, since we are the smallest class since 1908, our book must assume cor ' responding proportions. Our Thanhs: Firstly, to the masters whose patience and helpfulness in regard to this book have been greatly appreciated; secondly, to each student who, whether space has permitted his work to appear or not, has showed his school spirit through co- operation. Our Hope: That, in future years, this book will be the Open, Sesame to memory treasures of the past year. — Your Editorial Staff. Literary Society, First Term WITH what happy memories we shall look back upon the activities of the Literary Society, where we came together as a school and learned to carry on with dignity and enjoyment, accepting the masters ' kindly criticism as a stimulus to better effort. To the following officers who served us faithfully, sincere credit is due for their untiring efforts on all occasions: J. Mark, Pres.; G. Grogan, Vice-Pres.; R. Clemance, Sec; E. Maclean, Treas.; C. Peters, M. Herbison, M. Banner, H. Brown, Form Reps. No opportunity of having a good speaker was al- lowed to pass: When Dr. Wallace Crawford was home on furlough he graphically depicted for us, through his own direct experience, Conditions in China, as They Are To-day. Inspector Wheable, of the city schools, introduced by Dr. Hofferd, as once small, but now big in every way, left us this message: Tact, industry and sympathy are necessary as well as academic standing, if we wish truly to serve the community in which we teach. Several skits were attempted, but the highlight in dramatics was attained when Form III presented its little play, Miss Crabbitt Keeps Company, — the author, Miss Esther MacMath. Form IV provided an innovation in studying the cultural life of Canada in art, music and literature. However, Forms I and II shone in the presentation of their debate, over the re- spective influences of the Home and School upon the character of the child. The first term was concluded with a musical programme, followed by a tea in the library. And finally, let us keep in mind this thought from Dr. Mark: This Literary is but a means, and not itself an end- Here you play your part, each in his place, Cleanly and wholesomely, and wording with your fellows Wit stimulating wit, and that clear thinking, Which must come, ere you rightly use, The nowledge and the s ill which you have gained. ' ' RUTH CLEMANCE Form II. Literary Society, Second Term We, the executors of the estate of the L. N. S. LITERARY SOCIETY, do hereby disclose this his last WILL and TESTAMENT: I. L. N. S. LITERARY SOCIETY, do hereby bestow and bequeath: (1) My sincere thanks to all the forms of the school for helping to make the Second Term meetings the successes which they have been. (2) Thanks to Dr. G. W. Hofferd for starting us off well with that wonderfully illustrated lecture on Art Through The Centuries. He set a high standard for the rest to follow. (3) To future Normalites the following record of achievements, on the condition that they criticise them kindly. (a) An impromptu debate entitled Resolved that teaching for one continuous week per month is better for Normal School students than teaching individual weekly lessons. (b) A novel programme presented by Form IV entitled Sketches from the Lives of Great Men Born in February. (c) An amateur hour and science play sponsored by the Science Club and presented by the boys. (d) A scene from Vanity Fair, by Thackeray, dramatized by Form II. (e) A portion from ' When Valmond Came to Pontiac, dramatized by Form III, and described by the critics as the year ' s most successful literary achievement. (4) To the Misses Margaret Williams, {Catherine McEachern and Helen Cares, the piano Keyboard to be divided equally amon gst them as a token of my sincere appreciation for their services. (5) To Miss Gahan, Honorary President and to the Masters who so kindly criticized the meetings, I bequeath the school and especially the Friday after- noons at the School. For in them lieth the future of me, L. N. S. LITER- ARY SOCIETY, until the next class of would-be teachers arrive. SIGNED, SEALED AND DELIVERED IN THE PRESENCE OF: Austin Charlton, Pres.; Edith Southern, Sec; Barbara Elson, Vice-Pres.; George Switzer, Treas.; Ruth Willis; Jean MacTavish; Cecille Burnstine; Gerald Nelson. — Form Reps. EDITH SOUTHERN. Form IV.

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Student Parliament First Term MANY enjoyable social functions have been sponsored throughout this term by the Student Parliament. Our first opportunity to become acquainted with the Staff and Students was on Friday, September 18: The afternoon was spent in games, conducted by Miss Rider on the School campus, after which a social half-hour was enjoyed over the teacups in the Library. On October 29 the halls of our School were filled with witches, owls, cats and fine ladies and gentlemen in gay robes. It was the Halloween Party. The company gathered in the auditorium for the first part of the programme during which there was a Grand March and Grace Graham obtained the prize for the most original costume. After a weird ghost story had been told by Jim Mark, the group separated to different rooms for games. A tasty lunch was served in the sewing- room and the evening was topped off by dancing in the gym . The Christmas party on Thursday, December 17, was an outstanding success. The gymnasium was gaily decorated with the seascn ' s colours and the mistle- toe over the door caused a gieit deal of amusement. The first part of the evening was spend in square and folk dancing. Then the toys on the Christmas Tree were distributed and, after much excited enjoyment, were handed over to the Welfare for distribution to poor children. A dainty lunch was served, and danc- ing to the orthophonic brought the evening to a close. But the greatest event of all was the At Home held on January 29. The gymnasium decorated in crimson and gold presented a gay spectacle as the students and their friends danced to the music of Allan Johnston ' s orchestra. The programme s novelty dances and prizes added an extra touch of enjoyment Table tennis was provided for those who preferred it Lunch was served in the sewing room The end came too soon, but still we were all happy that the At Home had been such a success. Great credit is due the following executive res- ponsible for the efficient manner in which our affairs were managed and for the pleasant entertainments afforded: G. Houghton, Pres.; J. Hatherell, Vice- Pres.; J. Foy, Sec; G. Nelson, Treas.; A. Rae, Helen Cares, D. Greer, E. Webster. — Reps. ESTHER WEBSTER. Form IV. Student Parliament — Second Term THE Second Term Student Parliament was elected shortly after the Normalites flocked back after a much-needed Christmas vacation. The President, Gordon Grogan, introduced a number of bills which were read by the Secretary, John Gloin, but as a rule the members gave them very little consideration. Eva Bicum, the Treasurer, opened the eyes of the public when she balanced the budget and levied the Second Term taxes. The Vice-President, Verna Cunningham, and form representatives E. McLean, P. Sutherland, J. Morris and Z. Bateman, always found it convenient to reach the place of meeting at various intervals after the appointed time, but made up for this by their effi ' ciency upon arriving. The Parliament now is planning a series of parties to break the thread of methodology and excusology so popular with the students. GORDON L. GROGAN. Form I. Melody at Normal EARLY in the fall term after each tender, young Normalite had adjusted himself to his new situa- tion, Mr. Charles Wheeler, the music master, began to make advances, and finally won to himself the majority of the Students. Tuesday nights after four we might often find Miss Prendergast gaily tapping the keys of her type- writer to the lilt of John Peel, or Dr. Hofferd counting eggs, ONE, two, three; ONE, two three, in the waltz- ing rhythm of Roses Everywhere, as these melodies throbbed out through the keyhole of the auditorium door. The officers installed were as follows: Pres., Margaret Herbison; Vice-Pres., Tom Speidel; At- tendance Sec, Audrey Furse; Business Sec, Kay Mc- Eachern; Librarians, Ralph Gracey, Elinor Price. The height of the musical season was reached on the evening of March 4th when the Glee Club under the capable direction of Mr. Wheeler, Miss Gahan and Miss Rider, presented its operetta, The Wild Rose. Sincere appreciation goes to Miss Emery, and Mr. Pickles, for the lovely scenery. The leading role was played by Grace Graham who smiled and sang her way into the hearts of all present. She was followed throughout by the inimitable news- boy, Bobbie, impersonated by Jim Mark; the adorable debutantes, Mary Miller, Helen Cares, Margaret Herbison and Zelma Bateman; the reporters, Audrey Furse and Ruth Willis; the suffragette, Kay McEachern, and the charity worker, Jean Waghorne Other members of the cast were the salesladies, Marian Crewe, Mildred Eaton and Jean Morris; the secretary-com- panion, Catherine Griffiths; Lady Grey, the playwright, Margaret Roe; the housekeeper, Cecille Burnstine; and the maids, Mae Nixon, Elinor Price, Margaret Williams, Edith Southern, Eva Bicum, Jean MacTavish, Ruth Smith, Jean Munroe, Jean MacPherson, Dorothy Isaac, Penny Sutherland, Wilma Ross. KAY McEACHERN. Form III. Christian Fellowship ONE of the School organizations which cannot be overlooked is that of the Inter-school Christian Fellowship. The I. S. C. F. was organized in November, and since then meetings have been held every Wednesday morning and every Sunday evening after church. Our meetings were held in close con- junction with those of the I. V. C. F. organization of Western. As teachers we shall face many problems ,but knowing Jesus Christ as our Master and Friend makes them all easier; for, I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. — Philippians 4: 13. JEAN MacTAVISH. Form III.