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

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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.

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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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Page Twelve , THE CLASSIC June 1922 Uhr -Elitrrnrg Svnrivtg OFFICERS First Term-Sept.-Dec. Honorary President and Treasurer ffor yearl, Dr. Silcoxg President, Mr. Geoghegang Vice-President, Miss M. Maundersg Secretary, Miss M. Miller. Execu- tive Committee-Misses Buchanan, Lupton, K. Mac- Donald, Roe, Mr. Cl. Buchanan. Editorial Committee -Misses Bolton, Gibson, McClure, l-l. Smith, Mr. H. A. Campbell. Second Term, Jan.-April. President, Mr. l-l. Elborng Vice-President, Mr. A. Stewart, Secretary, Miss Reta Kerslake: Assistant Treas- urer, Mr. l-l. Grant. Executive Committee-Misses Barr, Laundy, Mclntyre, Pollock, Mr. A. Pierce. Editorial Committee-Misses Browning, Knechtel, Nethercott, Tuttle, Mr. A. Doolittle. Third Term, April-June. President-Mr. A. Doolittle, Vice-President, Miss Maundersg Secretary, Miss Willoughby: Assistant Treas- urer, Miss Buchanan. Executive Committee-eMisses C. Anderson, Gibson, Metheral, A. Thompson, Mr. C. Murray. Editorial Committee-Misses Fiddis, l-loltom, MacKenzie, Russell, Mr. A. Stewart. The Society was organized on September-23rd. It proved to be one of the most interesting and instructive features of the school life. Throughout its meetings a fine spirit of co-operation was manifested. Those tak- ing an active part were amply repaid by the excellent training derived thereby. One of the most pleasing features during the fall term was the introduction of Afternoon Teas, at which the students learned to know one another. These were fol- lowed by the i-lallowe'en masquerade and the regular weekly programmes consisting of songs, readings, plays, recitations, dances and music. The second term in no Way fell short of the first. Each Form contributed a programme in turn. So well were they presented by all that special note would be unjust. The outstanding features of this term were Skating Party, the Annual At-Home, Sketches from Dickens by Dr. Emery, St. Patrick's Afternoon, Gymnastics by Miss Cottle, talks on various subjects by Dr. Silcox, a health play by pupils of Miss MacNichol's class, Lecture by Dr. Sinclair on ul. Q.'s of Abnormal Pupils and in interest- ing address by Nliss Saunders on the Schools of London, England. lnter-Form receptions were held, at which many good old games were revived, causing those par- ticipating to feel that Masters and Students were all present for the common end, namely, to be helpmates at work or at play. During the third term an lnter-Form prcgramme contest was introduced which was keenly contested, much to the pleasure of all. The Shakespear- ian play, entitled, The Comedy of Errors, staged by two distinct casts in the city hall, gave the students an excellent opportunity of becoming acquainted with one of the greatest of comedies. A. J. STEWART.