Stratford Normal School - Classic Yearbook (Stratford, Ontario Canada)

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The Classic June, 1911 one we visited. WVe obtained some information on peat, some pitcher plants and a pair of wet feet each. CThe next class had better wear rubbers.J Then we climbed another fence and went on and o11 through lovely woods. Space and talent are too meagre for a de- scription of these solitudes. Xilhen we had all the leaves we could carry, we got our pictures taken. YVelI, we came home foot-sore, weary, dusty, dirty and happy. XVe afforded some amusement to the electric power linemen along the road, so we made some one else happy. And some of us brought back a vision of autumn woods and skies that will last a long tifne. There is something in October sets the gypsy blood astir, We must rise and follow her. YVhen from every hill of flame She calls and calls each Vagabond by name. CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE LITERARY SOCIETY. 1. This society shall be known as the Stratford Normal School Literary Society. 2. The object of this society shall be the general improvement oi its members, especially in literary and social matters. 3. The officers of the society shall consist of: C13 Honorary president, C22 president, C33 vice-president, C43 secretary, C5j treasurer, C63 an executive committee, C'7lJ an editing committee. 4. There shall be three terms, ending at Christmas, Easter and Midsummer. ' 5. Duties of President-Clj To call the assembly to order, C21 to preside over each meeting, C33 to enforce the constitution, C4j to explain and decide points of order, C51 to announce all business, state all motions, put all questions to vote and to give results, C61 to re- ceive communications and to- give his signature when necessary, C75 to vote only in case of a tie, C85 to look after the appointment of special committees, C93 in general he is the representative of the so- ciety declaring its will and obeying its commands, C102 to introduce the speakers appointed on program for each meeting. 6. Duties of Vice-President-C15 To perform the duties of presi- dent in his absence or when called upon by him. 7. Duties of Secretary-C15 To keep a correct record of all meet- ings, C21 to write all orders and conduct all necessary correspondence, C33 to read the minutes of each previous meeting. 8. Duties of Treasurer-C11 To keep a correct account of all money belonging to the society and to expend on the order of the president only such money as the society may direct, C21 to report in full all moneys received and expended as often as the society de- mands, C31 to collect fees. 9. Duties of Executive Committee-Clj To prepare a program for each meeting, make a list of the same and place a copy in hands of the president, C21 to see that the room is properly arranged for 25

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The Classic June, 1911 of books, and having made it, learn to love them. VVe should not look upon them as mere recreation for an idle moment but as friends to help. Many a dark hour do tl1ey cheer and help to tide over times of homesickness by their power to absorb attention. XVe should remember, too, that books are the souls and minds of authors poured into words, and in reading a book we are reading the author's character, and cannot but be innuenced by it even as we would be if we came into personal contact with him. XYhile there are many books of fiction that should be shunned, still there is a high class of fiction upon which our intellectual de- velopment largely depends. XYe should select the books we want to read though some of the undeveloped faculties of our mind regard them as dry. Thought it will certainly require, but Carlyle says Not by the levity of floating but by the stubborn force of swimming shalt thou make thy way. Histories of other times with the insight they give into modes and manners that have necessarily changed with the ceaseless march et time will help us greatly to form correct habits of judgment: bio- glaphies of other lives spent in different surroundings to our own help to broaden our view of life and remove narrowing prejudices. XYhile environment cannot make character, character can make environment: so let us see that as we value good character we sur- round ourselves with only what will elevate and educate. A NATURE STUDY TRIP T0 THE LITTLE LAKES. NE-FIFTEEN p. m. on Saturday, Oct. 15th, found about forty members of Forms 1 and 2 assembled at the corner of Queen and Ontario streets. XYhen Mr. Emery arrived he advised us to start at once so we wouldn't need to walk fast. This remark was followed by much laughter. XYe set out at a brisk pace and in excellent spirits. The day was an ideal one and walking was a pleasure with such a sky over- head and such woods in the distance. Soon after passing the eastern limits of the city we began to scramble on top of fences and into ditches in search of leaves and seeds. By the way, the burdock must be related to the human family: it is so affectionate. About two miles from our starting point we left the road, climbed a fence and after a short walk arrived at a patch of woods- And such woods! XVell might Canada be proud of the woods in October. A teacher might almost teach patriotism from Nature Study without history. Just at this point we met with a thrilling adventure in the shape of the capture of a terrified snake. Said snake is now in the science room. After much scrambling through crimson ravines and up russet slcpes, we arrived at the smallest of the Little Lakes and the only 2l

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The Classic June, 1911 the meeting, f3j to arrange and transact all other necessary business in connection with this society. 10. Duties of the Editing Committee-flj To prepare and read a paper at every meeting, L21 to edit and publish a paper every year. 11. Meetings-Qlj A meeting of the society shall be held every Friday afternoon at three o'clock. 12j The oiicers of the society shall be elected at the first meeting of the term. Q3j The secretary upon advice of president shall post a notice of any special meeting to be held in connection with this society. 12. Bylaws-115 There shall be a fee of one dollar 1351.005 per year. 125 Every member of the society is expected to take some part in the meetings. l3j There shall be a change of officers every term with the exception of the treasurer. f4j This constitution and bylaws may be amended by a majority vote, notice of such amendment hav- ing been given in writing at the preceding meeting. 153 Any member who violates tl1e constitution and bylaws, refuses to perform according to the assignment of the Literary Committee or neglects to pay his dues for three months may be expelled by a two-thirds vote of mem- bers. 1 Order of Business-Literary program, reading minutes, approval and signing minutes, business arising out of minutes, new business, notice of motions, reports of committees, election of oliicers, adjourn- ment. Literary Program-The time of the literary program shall not exceed one hour. The time devoted to the reading of The Classic shall not be more than ten minutes. The humorous readings shall not be more than one in three readings. At least one reading or recitation on each program shall be from standard authors. SCHOOL ATHLETICS. H OCKEY, football and tennis are the chief forms of organized athletics in which the students of the present year have been interested. Hockey and football were under the control of the Boys' Athletic Club, which was oiiicered as follows: FALL TERM. Honorary President-J. M. McC'utcheon President-A. L. Posliff. Vice-President-R. Wilhelm Secretary-Treasurer-S. J- Creighton . Captain Hockey Team--R. VVilhelm Committee-T. M. Dodds, M. R. Robinson, L. R. Ballantyne SPRING TERM. Honorary President-H. S. Robertson President-L. R. Ballantyne Vice-President-R. Wilhelm Secretary-Treasurer-A. R. Dickson Captain Football Team-H. W. Burnett Committee-E. Fairbairn, F. Lippert, M. R. Robinson Though not taking part in any of the City League competitions, 26