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

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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.

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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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June 1922 THE CLASSIC Page Thiftffll Uhr limninn Ai-Mums What a jolly time eight hundred of us enjoyed as we met together for the At-Home on the evening of Febru- ary 3rd, l922. The function was quite unique in that it was a reunion of the students of former years. One of the most pleasing features was that graduates were present from every year since its opening in l908. It was an 'iAt-Horne in every respect, richly blessed with that desirable feeling-sociability. Upon entering the Assembly Hall the guests were received by the Staff and the Officers of the Literary Society. Soon the seat- ing capacity was overtaxed, and all the available stand- ing space occupied. The graduates from each year sat in groups marked by a banner bearing the year. Dur- ing the evening's programme Dr. Silcox requested the graduates of each class in turn to stand. It was one un- broken chain of classes, every year being represented. Attractive hangings and festoons of purple and gold, about the Hall, served as an appropriate reminder to the ex-students that they were home again. The programme was an excellent one. It was divided into two parts, the first an entertainment by music and elocutionary artists, the last part consisting of promen- ades and lunch. One ofthe most gratifying features about the programme was that with one exception the entertainers were all graduates of the Normal School. Those who took part were-Miss Ethel McKee of the class of l9l0-l l, Miss Della Kaiser of l9l7-l8, Miss Robena Knight, a graduate of 191 l-l2, now soloist in Parkdale Presbyterian Church, Toronto, Miss Rosa E. Tuck, of l9I 7-18, soloist in Trinity Church, St. Thomas. Mr. George A. Steer of London, although not a gradu- ate of the school, entertained the audience with his clever recitations. Dr. M. McCutcheon, Civil Service Com- missioner for Ontario, gave a brief address. Dr. Mc- Cutcheon taught in the Normal School for six years after its opening in 1908. The Glee Club under the skilful direction of Mr. Bottomley, A.R.C.O., also delighted the audience with its numbers. The accompanist was Miss Edna Lupton, while Mr. H. Vivian played the violin obligatos. The success of the event was due to the Literary So- ciety and the following committees- Reception Committee-The Members of the Staff and their wives, the President of the Literary Society, Mr. Harold Elborng the Secretary, Miss Reta Kers- lake. Programme Committee-Mr. Bottomley fCon- venerl, Messrs. Doolittle, Cieoghegan, Elborng Misses Buchanan, Metheral, Laundy, H. Smith. Printing Committee-Messrs. Doolittle and Geoghe- gan. Decoration Committee-Mrs. H. Mayberry fCon- venerl, Misses Akins, Anderson, Holtom, Hawthorne, McCarty, A. MacDonald, Powell, Willoughby, Messrs. Buchanan, Campbell, Kincaid, Langford, Murray, Stewart. Refreshment Committee-Miss E. M. Everson fCon- venerj, Miss Cottle, Misses Bruegeman, Brunton, Barley, Ctraham, Harrison, Henry, Nethercott, M. Miller, E. Mc- C-rath, Roe, Robertson, B. Scott. JESSIE E. ANDERSON.