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

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Our Vhit to J4amilton On Friday, January 21, over ninety students accompanied by several members of the staff travelled to Hamilton for the annual visit to the Normal School in the mountain city. The afternoon programme, purely athletic in nature, was held in the Zion Church gymnasium. Our volleyball team, apparently tired out from their long journey, dropped three straight games to the Hamilton squad. The girls ' basketball team were also below standard in losing an 18-6 decision. Our boys, however, were the shining lights of the afternoon. Upholding the honour of the crimson and gold, they won over their oppon- ents by a decisive 41-19 margin. A singsong and supper concluded our afternoon at the church. For the evening programme the entire student body moved over to our hosts ' Normal School. After journeying through its halls and comparing its various features with those of our own school, we were invited to the school auditorium. Here we were entertained with a fine programme. We were welcomed officially by Dr. MacMillan and Mr. Biehl replied appropriately on our behalf. Several dancing and singing numbers, followed by the radio play Victoria, concluded the programme. To round out the evening, refreshments were served and dancing was enjoyed. As midnight approached we reluctantly departed for home with the consolation that our hosts would pay us a return visit in the near future. EDWARD STEWART, Form IV J4amilton Vijit J ondon On the afternoon of Friday, March 11, London Normal School took on the aspects of an all-day party in preparation for the visit of Hamilton. When the students arrived, they were conducted through the school on a tour to visit craft and home economic dis- plays. Then the afternoon ' s programme of sports began. In the first game, the girls ' basketball teams settled for a 14-all tie. The boys ' basket- ball team from London maintained their winning streak by defeating Hamilton by the score of 32-12. In the final game, the visiting team rallied by winning the volleyball 23-21. At six o ' clock, the guests and their hosts enjoyed a supper held at Wesley United Church. Gerald England acted as toastmaster and the toast to the visitors was given by Margot Hill. Hilda Tutton responded for Hamilton to Miss Hill ' s toast. Audrey Palmer gave the toast to the players to which Italo Giancarlo, a Hamiltonian, responded. Later, an auditorium programme under the direction of the Literary Society, was put on by Form II. The presentation was entitled The British Commonwealth and was under the direction of Mr. MacLeod and Mr. Walker. Mr. Biehl welcomed formally the guests on behalf of London Normal and Mr. Lockett, representing Dr. McMillan, prin- cipal of Hamilton Normal, responded. Many graduates of London were present to welcome the guests and join in the evening ' s enjoyment. The day was brought to a close with dancing and refreshments in the gym. At eleven that evening our guests departed by bus, after making and renewing many friend- ships in London. JUNE TARLETON, Form IV Page Twelve

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Z)he CltriHma The mood of the Christmas party was set the moment we set foot inside the front door. A tiny Christmas tree twinkled on the landing and the members of the Girls ' Ensemble, wearing surplices and holding lighted tapers, flanked the stairs. At eight o ' clock the audience heard the first notes of God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen and turned to see the choir moving up the aisle. Three gaily-costumed carollers under the traditional lamp post began recalling the first Christmas, and the story was unfolded in pantomime, words and music. The script was written and produced under the direction of Mr. Dob- rindt and Miss Mcllroy was in charge of the choir. Santa Claus arrived with a flourish and presented appropriate gifts to members of the staff. The ladies received very special favours. The gifts which the students received were rewrapped and sent to London orphanages. After the programme, games were enjoyed in the library and dancing in the music room. Miss Conover and her committee served refreshments from a very attractive table in the Home Economics room. Christmas at London Normal School was complete, We had our worship service, we spent a social evening with our friends and we felt the true spirit of giving in helping to make Christmas happier for orphaned children. MARY TUMMONDS, Form IV jamboree Perhaps the most enjoyable party of the year was organized by the Student Parlia- ment. Philip Caddick, master of ceremonies, bicycled into the gaily decorated gymnasium equipped with a cane, a tight plug hat and a smile to fit the occasion. A large number of students and their friends enjoyed an evening of games, sing- songs, musical mixers and dances interspersed with many special features. Vocal solos were rendered by Jean Ferguson, Bill LeCouteur and Ken Regan; violin solos by Ruth Copeman. Humorous musical pantomimes using the Ink Spots ' records, Making Believe and Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall, were presented by Eva Ardiel, Marjorie Dor- repaal and Beverley Pogue. Mary Tummonds and Fred Staffen produced a parody on the sleep-walking scene from Macbeth. Following this, refreshments featuring a jello salad were served. The departing guests all expressed regret that such an enjoyable evening should come to an end. BARBARA HARVIE, Form II Party, January, Page Eleven

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chance The Square Dance Interest Group sponsored one of the most enjoyable dances of the year. The gymnasium walls were decorated with pictures of the instruments used in the playing of square dances and with straw hats. Fred Staffen and Ted Blake called out the square dances during the greater part of the evening, but there was enough round dancing to enable the amateurs to catch their breath. The door prize, a box of chocolates, was won by Ph il Yeoman. Delicious refreshments of cake, milk and ice cream were enjoyed by the dancers at the end of the evening. BARBARA HARVIE, Form II Square Valentine Party, Despite the rain and snow the Valentine hayride and party was a happy occasion for all. Shouts of laughter and choruses of familiar songs echoed from the two overflowing wagons. Following the hayride there was a programme in the gymnasium, which was decor- ated with lace hearts and blushing cupids. Don Irwin, master of ceremonies, popped out of a Valentine box labelled Cupid ' s Mailbox. A programme consisting of both vocal and piano solos was followed by a comedy diving match. During the course of the evening the dancers went to the Domestic Science room to refresh themselves with hotdogs and coffee. A singsong and square dancing concluded the programme under the direction of the Athletic Societies. GLADYS HUFFMAN, Form II Valentine To-day is Valentine ' s, you know, And to our party we shall go With candies, songs and cards for all. We hope that Cupid comes to call. FORM II — To-day is Valentine s, you know, For you my heart is all aglow. It may seem strange and out of place But how I love that big, dumb face. I ' ll love you to the end of time If you ' ll be mine in forty-nine. me£ FORM III — To-day is Valentine ' s, you know, With cards of Cupids and his bow, And every laddie ' s eyes do shine To see who ' ll be his Valentine. FORM IV — To-day is Valentine ' s, you know, And little hearts are all aglow, Because to you, our love we send To show we ' re thinking of you, friend. Piige Thirteen