Paris District High School - Yearbook (Paris, Ontario Canada)

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PARIS HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK illilr. Qflhrin wart jlllluss Mr. Eldrin Wert Moss was born in 1883 at Wales, in Stormont County, Ontario. He spent his early boyhood in that town, and attended the Public School there. On graduating from Morrisburgh High School, he attended the Ottawa Normal School. He taught six years in Eastern Ontario .first in a rural school just outside of Morrisburg, and later at South Mountain, where he did Continuation School work. In October 1912, he came to Paris as Junior Fourth teacher. After two years, he was appointed to the p1'in- cipalship of the Paris Public Schools-a position which Mr. Moss held until his death. In August of 1917, Mr. Moss was married to Miss Margaret M. Shep- herd. In the years which followed, two children, Douglas, and David, were born to them. In 1930, Mr. Moss underwent a serious operation at Hamilton Hospital, from which he appeared to make an excellent recoveryg but, later, he was again stricken. Despite his infirmity, Mr. Moss continued to fulfill his du- ties, struggling bravely forward as long as he could. Shortly before his death, he was again made a patient at the Willett Hospital. Even ther Mr. Moss did not lose hope, his mind was with the work to which he longed to return. On Sunday evening, April 15, 1934, Mr. Moss passed quietly away. His work was completed. Although everyone admired and respected him, few of us realized until then, how great was the esteem in which he was held by his fellow men. All his former pupils realized that he was their friend, and adviser. His associate teachers miss him greatly, as do all who knew him. The numerous offices which Mr. Moss held, bear witness to the esteem in which he was held. He was a prominent official of St. James' Anglican Church, and gave considerable time to the Boy Scout work of that Church. He was a Past President of Brant County Teachers' Association, treasurer of the local branch of the Children's Aid, and a member of the Library Board and the Horticultural Society. Mr. Moss was also a member of two lodges, St. John's A.F. and A.M., and Grand River Lodge, I.0.0.F. He lived quietly-for others-not for himself. His work was always done efficiently and to the best of his ability. Mr. Moss's greatest joy in life was making someone else happy. That best remembered portion of a good man's life, His little, nameless, unremembered acts Of kindness, and of love. Wordsworth Tintern Abbey . Edgar J. Nash. 4

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PARIS 'HIGH SCHOOL YEAR BOOK A Message from the Board of Education In addressing a few lines to the pupils of Paris High School, let me first say I am glad that you are again taking up the idea of a school Year Book. These books will become valuable to those who are now passing through their training period, and will be treasured in years to come. I am glad of the measure of success which has attended all your activi- ties during the two years that have passed since last you published a Year Book. The Beard of Education has felt that there have been hardships in several ways, owing to overcrowding: but teachers and scholars alike have risen to the occasion, and perhaps these difficulties have only been step- ping-stones in the development of courage and will-power. Although you have had disadvantages, you have many things to be thankful for. The health of the school, generally speaking, has been good, due in no small way to the excellent physical training you are getting through sport and gymnasium work. I must also add a word along educational lines. Canada is calling for young and fresh minds to come forward and help bring back that prosper- ity which we are all hoping for. You have had splendid opportunities, and it should be your aim to fit yourselves for whatever lies before you. Just one more thought. In order to be successful in life you must live clean, honest lives. During the Great War our young men gave health, wealth, and, in many cases, life itself, in order that our beloved country might be free, and that you, the young people of to-day, might have a chance to develop along lines that make for a great people and a great coun- try. True success lies, not in what wealth we accumulate, but in living lives that will be helpful to our neighbors and an honour to our God. Let us, then, be up and doing With a heart for any fate. Still achieving, still pursuing Learn to labour and to wait. V George L, Telfer. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION George L. Teller, Chairman. John F. Cameron Dr. F. H. Jeffrey Col. A. Monteith Dr. Austin Dunton Charles McCausland A. Clarke Mowat Horace Henderson Rev. W. F. McConnell H. C. O'Neai1 Erle Taylor 3

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