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

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Page Ten THE CLASSIC June 1922 Qlhv lgrartirv Svrhnnln' 5122155 Romeo School. MR. G. W. SLAUCHTER, Principal ..... Senior Fourth MISS GAUDY ............. . ...... Junior Fourth F. GARDEN ...... . .......... Junior Fourth l. EASSON ....... . . .Senior Third H M. MacNlCl-lOl.. .... . . .Senior Third JOHNSTON . . . .... Junior Third E. WILSON ..... .... ,I unior Third M. MUNRO ......... ....... S econcl U E. M. SAUNDERS .... . ........ Second H M. PATTERSON . . . . ............ First H P. DUNBAR ..... .... P rimary and First H B. FRANK ..... ............. P rimary H M. WOODS ............ Kindergarten-Primary Brunswick School. MR. M. McGREGOR, Principal ........ Senior Fourth MISS M. MCDONALD ....... ..... S enior Third H P. CHALIVIERS .... ....... S econd H R. M.acKENZlE ..... ........ F irst MRS. IVI. RUTHERFORD .......... .. . . .Primary Rural Affiliated Schools. MISS N. BEAUIVIONT ................ Shakespeare H M. HENRY .................... Sebringville H C. SIMS . . . .... No. 6, Downie G' , jf1',g':,:'L,'T32i it 'di 4 4 no eno-1 - v Ollf -.---i..--+- gs mine: ru-teilhq cigar Zu r 7 3 ,J 4 !i Q Z If gspeuqly goal! Nq 3 4 1 N 9 X 1 , 510 T new i s 2 4 - '1 s . ' N - - . The Critic Teacher. ' TEACHERS EXCHANGE. Stratford was fortunate this year in sharing in the exchange of teachers. Misses B. Eidt and A. MacDon- ald have spent the year teaching in English schools, while Miss E. M. Saunders and Miss Foster came to our schools from England, and have given fine service here. This exchange of teachers from year to year should lead to a better understanding between the parts of our Em- pire and to better work in the schools. ln future all ar- rangements for exchanges of teachers will be made by the Overseas Education League, of which Major Ney, Winnipeg, is Secretary. Miss E. Wilson of Romeo School, is already selected for exchange this summer. l-low many of this year's students will have the good fortune to be sent to England in the years to come?

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June 1922 THE CLASSIC Page Nine Uhr Nnrmnl Svrhnnl Staff S. SILCOX, B.A., D. Paed., CTOLD, Principal Appointed Jan., 1909. Science of Education, Spelling. J. W. EMERY, B.A., D. Paed., fTor.D Appointed Sept., 1908 Science, Nature Study, Agriculture and Horticulture. H. G. MARTYN, B.A., Q'-1-'or.J . .Appointed Sept., 1915 Grammar, Literature, Reading H. G. MANNlNG, B.A., fTor.D . .Appointed July, 1919 History, Geography, Composition 51. W. FORBES, B.A., CTor.J . . .Appointed Sept., 1920 Arithmetic, School Organization and Management. J. BOTTOMLEY, A.R.C.O'.. . .Appointed Sept., 1908 Vocal Music MISS E.. M. COTTLE. ........ -Appointed Sept., 1908 Writing, Physical Training MRS. HELEN MAYBERRY. . .Appointed Sept., 1908 Art MISS A. JO'I-INSTON ....... Appointed July, 1919 Librarian MISS E. M. EVERSON ........ Appointed Sept., 1921 Hygiene, Household Economics MRS. M. M. SEBBEN ........ Appointed jan., 1920 Secretary Glhnngv 3111 Smit' ln June, 1921, Miss F. McNally, B. Sc., resigned her position as Dean of Women to accept an important post at Macdornald Hall, Guelph. A little later Miss E. M. Everson, of Oshawa, was appointed to this position. Miss E.verson's work throughout the year has proven the selection to be a good one, for she has quickly adapted herself to the demands of the po-sition and has rendered excellent service in the school. Miss Everson had some years' experience in teaching in the public school and holds a permanent First Class certificate. She is a Normal graduate, in Household Science, of the University of Toronto, with Specialist standing. Since graduating Miss Everson has taught Household Science in Hamilton, Ont., and in Moose Jaw, Sask. Previous to coming to Stratford she was for some years director of Household Science in the public schools and the Collegiate lnstitute in Fort William, Ont. In addition to her academic and professional qualifi- cations, Miss Everson possesses personal qualities which make her well fitted for her work among the girls of our school. It is with regret that we record the passing away of Mrs. Mclntosh, mother of our esteemed Secretary, at the ripe age of 76 years. Mrs. Mclntosh was one of the pioneers of Oxford County and lived an active and useful and honorable career.

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June 1.922 THE CLASSIC Page Eleven FIRST PRINCIPAL PASSES. On Sunday, April 30th, Mr. W. H. Elliott, B.A., First Principal of the Stratford Norrnal School, passed away at his home in Toronto, where he has been Inspector of Schools for the past thirteen years. I-lis passing removes from educational circles a man of unusual ability and character. Dr. Silcox, who succeeded Mr. Elliott as Principal in Dec., I908, pays this tribute to the depart- ed: As a classmate of Mr. Elliott in the Toronto Normal School and as a member of the Toronto Normal Staff with him in l907-08, I speak feelingly of his worth as a teacher and regret exceedingly his premature death. As a Normal student he was an attractive, likeable, and su- perior young man, standing next to the medallist of his year at the final examination. As a Normal teacher he was energetic and inspiring. I-Ie taught as one who real- ly loved his work. As an Inspector, he was equally earnest. Few teachers in Canada could command the attention, respect, and affection of their students as Mr. Elliott could. Teaching is a more highly respected pro- fession as a result of his services. I-Iis spirit will remain with us. ' THE UTIVIOST FOR THE HIGHEST The young men of the Stratford Normal School were very fortunate in hearing one of Ontario's most worthy public servants. On April 26th, l922, Mr. A. W. Beall. lVI.A., the Department of Education Lecturer on Eugenics and Personal Hygiene in High and Public Schools, gave us two most timely and helpful addresses. The one sublimely worthy purpose of all education. he pointed out, the purpose the most satisfying, the most patriotic and most inspiring, is the training of the young for parenthood. This problem seems to weigh heavily upon lVIr. Beall's heart, though, as he said, it should not, if parents instructed their children properly. lVIr. Beall has a message bearing on this vital subject which he de- livers most beautifully, strongly, faithfully and reverent- ly. Never for a moment does he allow his hearers to lose sight ofthe fact that he is dealing with sacred things. I-Ie constantly emphasizes the fact that the body is a I-Ioly Temple in which dwells the soul, and nothing that defiles must enter therein. lVIr. BealI's lecture was divided into two parts, funda- mental and final. In the former the basic principles are laid clown, these are wonderfully given, beautifully il- lustrated, and most thoroughly instilled and grounded. The hnal part of the lecture dealt with sex problems as they relate to boys. Mr. Beall's teaching is thorough and scientific. One is uplifted by his extraordinarily consecrated personality. No one can truly listen to his message Without catching a glimpse of the I-Iills of God. We believe that these lectures should be given to every Normal class in the province, and to be more effective should be given as early in the session as pos- sible. As teachers we should try to arrange for Mr. Beall to visit our schools next year. I-Ie is glad to come on an invitation from the teacher and the school board and on the assurance that a welcome awaits him. We know that much good will result, and that many of our boys and girls will catch a vision of the meaning of Tennyson's message when he said: i'Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control, These three alone lead life to sovereign power. W. IVICMILLAN.