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

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Page Twenty-Six THE CLASSIC June 1923 Uhr iKmninn At-Ennis Decorated profusely with evergreens, Japanese lan- terns, and gorgeous streamers of purple and gold, the Normal School on the evening of February 2, 1923, was the picturesque setting for the annual re-union At Home. The large attendance definitely showed that these oc- casions, of which that of last year was the first, are prov- ing very popular and also effective in bringing together students of the present session and classmates of former years. There were representatives from each class since the opening. These ex-students came back to renew old friendships with both teachers and former colleagues, and to roam about the school recalling pleasant memor- ies. Representatives were present from the sister Nor- mal Schools,-Miss M. lVlcl:addin and Mr. Perdue from London, Miss l-lueston and Mr. D. A. Cooper from Hamilton. After a formal reception by members of the staff and officers of the Literary Society, the guests retired to the Assembly Hall. A splendid entertainment was carried out to the letter of the attractive printed programme. Mr. E. G. Turnbull presided as chairman for the evening, and as first speaker extended an enthusiastic welcome to the graduates. i'Years may come and years may go, but time itself cannot erase in its entirety the precious memory of the care-free hours spent in the S. N. S., said Mr. Turnbull. Dr. Silcox extended the formal welcome of the staff to the guests. l-le particularly welcomed former mem- bers of the staff back to their old environment. Among the most outstanding features of the musical programme were the contributions of Miss Marian Copp, contralto soloist of the Timothy Eaton lVl.emorial Church, Toronto. Miss Copp was a member of the l9l4-l5 class at the Sr. N. S. and is a graduate whom the school is proud to own. . Miss Della Kaiser of the 191 7-I8 class and Miss Agnes Cullis treated the audience with splendid vocal numbers which were received with much applause. sS.N. SIINSTRUCTING . -WEAKY TSACNERS BY F?AD1o. E57- ' f-f , 4?-.roi fgj me , A . f E -- ----'

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June 1923 THE CLASSIC Page Twenty-Five CROWNING OIF THE MAY QUEEN. One of the most picturesque of the social functions of the year, and one to be long remembered in the hearts of the students was the crowning of the May Queen on May 30. i Miss Irene Bowman was selected by the students' vote as May Queen, and thus honoured as the most beautiful, the 'best behaved and most popular young lady of the year's class. Miss Pugh, Miss Lawrence, Miss E. Pollock, Miss V. McQuillin and Miss Mills were selected as her attendants. During the address given by Dr. Silcox, Miss Bowman was crowned Queen of the May by Miss Pugh. Following the ceremony, the May Pole and other beautiful folk dances were staged by the various Forms. Form III were adjudged the best dancers by the Queen and her attend- ants. Games were then played, after which refresh- ments were served under the guidance of Miss Everson. Much praise is due Miss Cottle, who was in charge of the programme. D. McRae. -M1-11. Canada is the largest waffle on the griddle of the Western World. She is sweetened with the honey of happiness pouring from the bunghole oft prosperity, and buttered with pure Democracy. If your foot slips you may recover your balance, but if your mouth slips you cannot recall your words. .... 'J mt. MAY DAY g

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une 1923 THE CLASSIC Page Twenty-Seven Three students of the present l922-23 class took part in the programme. Miss Janet Pugh played a splendid piano instrumental, Roses de Boheme. Miss Edith McDermaid entertained with a recitation, Sir Peter and Lady Teazlef' and Miss Eugenie DuCharme recited one of Pauline ,lohnson's works, As Red Men Die. The Normal School Glee Club, under the capable leadership of Mr. Bottomley, A.R.C.O., rendered sev- eral numbers. This class consists of seventy-five voices and is one of the best in the history of the school. The accompanist was Miss Janet Pugh. After the programme was concluded, the old fash- ioned promenades were indulged in, led by Miss lrene Bolgeris orchestra. A new feature was introduced into this part of the programme. It was a radio concert put on during intermissions. A large throng continually filled the library to hear messages and music float in from far-away points. ln the art room, which was prettily decorated with Japanese lanterns, a dainty lunch was served, which proved to be the crowning event of the evening. It was with feelings of pride, born of having such a pleasant time, that the large crowd finally wended its way homeward, all in loud praise of the most successful At .Homeu ever staged at the local Normal School. The success of the event was due to the Literary So- ciety and the following committees: Reception Committee: Dr. and Mrs. Silcox CCon- venersl g members of the staff and their wivesg the Presi- dent and Secretary of the Literary Society. Programme Committee: Mr. Bottomley fCon- venerlg Misses M. Brown, E.. McDermaid, E. Pollock, G. Wilkins, Mir. E. Edmunds. Printing Committee: Messrs. A. M. McNamara, R Miller. Decoration Committee: Mrs. Mayberry fConvenerD Misses L. Ferguson, A. Lawrence, L. Moore, A. Stewart l. McLellan, Messrs. A. Mclfechnie, W. Morrison, W Stoneman, C. Moffatt, W. Turnbull. Refreshment Committee: Miss E. M. Everson fCon- venerl: Miss E. Cottle, Misses B. Bailey, M. Brown, M Crummer, A. Harding, M. Hossfeld, S. McDowell, J Mark, V. McQuillin, N. Petty, M. Stringer, L. Wilker, P Wood, Messrs. H. Weir, E. Martin, Si. Anderson, L Smith. Usher Committee: Mr. Coleman QConvenerl Messrs. S. E. Burns, l-l. Miller. RUTH OXBY. OFF TO LONDON