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

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RUTH OXBY. Page Twenty-Eight THE CLASSIC June 1923 SOCIAL LIFE I When we stand at the open door of our future, won- dering what great new experiences lie beyond, let us stop for a moment and look back at the year we spent at Normal. We remember how for the first week or two, because of the unfamiliar surroundings and strange faces about us, we looked forward to the day that would end the term, but as that clay draws too quickly near, it is with much regret that we view it. The social life of our school has been such that asso- ciations ancl friendships formed have grown most precious to us. The success of this part of our school life is due to the inteiest and untiring efforts of Miss Everson. An informal tea was given at which the feelings of strangeness gave place to laughter and conversation. ln a very short time we were able to recognize a familiar face here and there. New acquaintances were formed which through the year have ripened into very dear friendships. A hearty welcome, which took the form of a social evening, was extended by the different churches. One of the best masquerade parties ever held by the Normal School took place on the evening of February 28th. A most weird and awesome sight greeted those who had sufficient courage to enter the portals. About ninety per cent. ofthe students were masked, which added greatly to the pleasure of the evening. Dr. Silcox acted as chairman and a splendid programme was given as follows: Community singingg reading, Miss Rutledge: Mona-toni Quartetteg recitation, Miss P. Moffatt, solo, Mr. Gibson, drill by girls and Miss Cottle gave an exhi- bition of the Princes dance. Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the programme. On the evening of December Sth a pleasant time was spent at a Christmas entertainment. The 'hall was suit- ably decorated for the occasion and a good programme consisting of a variety of numbers was given mainly by the Normal students. The remainder of the evening was spent in games, after which a dainty luncheon was served. An interesting debate was put on between Fifth Form and Third Form, the losers of which were to entertain the Winners. As a result, a very enjoyable time was spent at the Normal, when Fifth Form were the guests of the Third Form girls. Second Form challenged the winners of the debate to a similar contest, and we are told that the boys enjoyed gn evening's fun at the expense of the girls of the Second orm. ENROLMENIT OF STUDENTS I 908-09-First session ............. students I 909- I 0-Second H I9I0-I I-Third I I9I I-I 2-Fourth I9 I 2-I 3-Fifth I 9 I 3- I 4-Sixth I9 I 4-I 5-Seventh I9 I 5-I 6-Eighth I9 I 6-I 7-Ninth I9I 7- I 8-Tenth I9 I 8- I 9--Eleventh I 9 I 9-2 0-Twelfth I 920-2 I-Thirteenth I 92 I -2 2-Fourteenth I922-23 -Fifteenth

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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

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June 1923 THE CLASSIC Page Twenty-Nine SPECIAL LECTURES. A most interesting phase of the Normal year has been the special lectures which the students enjoyed from time to time. Several fine speakers were heard but the outstanding address was that given by S-ir Henry Newbolt on The English Language. The school was most fortunate in securing this noted English educationist and the ideas he presented will remain long in the minds of the students. Much useful information was gleaned from the representatives from various parts of the Em- pire, notably Newfoundland, New Zealand, South Africa and England. A few of these lectures were pro- vided by the Department of Education, but the greater number were made possible through the co-operation of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce. The following is a complete list of the lectures: November 7-Mr. Frank Yeigh, lecturer on Cana- dian Scenery representing Department of Education. January 8-Dr. Horace L. Brittain, Director and Secretary of Citizens' Research Institute. January I5-Mr. Lewis Milligan, Toronto poet. January 29-Mr. Mclntosh, Principal of Shaw's Business School, Toronto. A Feb. 5-Dr. A. Fisher, Stratford Physician. Feb. l2-Mr. W. ,Ii Dunlp, B.A., Director of Uni- versity extension Work, Toronto. Feb. 22-Mr. S. B. McCready, Organizer of junior Red Cross. Feb. 23-Sir Henry Newbolt, C.H., D. Litt., LL.D., English Poet Writer and Educationist. Feb. 26-Dr. W. C. Kennedy, Lecturer on Near Eastern Question, Miss Barbara Bliss, B.A., Graduate of Cambridge University, England. Feb. 27-Mrs. A. C. Courtice, Organizing Secretary of Home and School Clubs. Mar. I2-Mr. M. McCutcheon, B.A., D. Paed., Civil Service Commissioner, Toronto. . Mar. l9-Mr. Geo. S. Hougham, Secretary of Re- tail Merchants' Association, B.C. Mar. 26-Mr. W. Egan, Canadian Trade Commis- sioner, South Afrca. April 9-Dr. W. W. Blackall, M.A., D.C.L., Educa- tional Superintendent, Newfoundland. April I6-Dr. Harry S. Thompson, Dental Research, University of Toronto. ' May 7-Mr. N. R. Mackenzie, B.A., Inspector of Schools, New Zealand. ELC-IIN G TURNBULL OFF TO LONDON FOR BASKET-BALL