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

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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

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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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Page Thirty THE CLASSIC June 1923 Sv N 9 Sparta a ln all the prevlous hlstory of the school the mterest m sports has never equalled the lnterest taken chls year From the flrst days of the term there has always been some sportmg event on hand and ln most cases these events have brought added glory to the old school The followlng account of the years aCtlV1tlCS necessarlly brxef IS wrltten wlth the sole purpose of recalllng the tlmes when everyone strove To set the game above the prlze FIELD DAY Fleld Day was held on October Zlst on the flats be low the school Everywhere you looked there were signs of excxtement on the faces of the partlclpants in the var nous events Keen competltlon was shown ln all of the events but especlally ln the girls lnter form relay race and the teachers race lhe latter was by far the most lmportant 3 event on the programme notwlthstandlng the fact that lt was an added attractlon refreshment booth dld a rushmg buslne s 0w1n cool weather there was a gl eat demand for Hot ogs and there was much Walllflg and lamentatlon when the supply came to an end The struggle for the champlonshlp was very keen Davxe lVlcLay proved the vlctor ln the boy s contests although the results were very close MISS lrene Bow man captured the glrls champnonshlp Mr H G Martyn by vlrtue of hls covermg the l00 yards ln record tlme wears the laurels among the teaching staff Form II de- cisively dereated all comers in the girls relay race About thxs tlme the Normal School sent a track team to the Colleglate sports but dlsaster followed them The Central Bu mess College won the boys relay race the S CI won the tug of war and the Normal School was only saved from overwhelmlng defeat by the falr ladies who captured thelr relay race easlly -1 o o o f ' . P . . S. , , P , 5 0 0 0 - -1 . 9 . . . . . . ' , I V l 0 . ' .. l W w . U . . A . . . 1 1 - .I 0 4 D . 0 I I ? ln the intervals between races and other cont mfg . . . S I y . e I ll O U1 I I U A I . V 1 It . - , 1 . . . . . y gg y i KI l L-1 4xAL4MA- W ii - -