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

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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.

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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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Page Fourteen THE CLASSIC June 1922 ilivuninn Eanqnvt A most interesting event took place on February 4th, 1922, when about one hundred and sixty graduates and members of the Staff gathered in the basement of Knox Church for a Reunion Banquet. After lunch was partaken of Dr. Silcox introduced the ex-members of the Staff, Dr. McCutcheon, Mr. H. S. Robertson, and Miss McNally, who all in turn gave short addresses. Following these speeches, each year was called upon and a representative from each respond- ed. The members of the Staff were also called upon. Two very interesting matters were decided at this banquet. Those present resolved to make the Reunion Banquet an annual affair. ln addition, secretaries were appointed for each year, to get in touch with the stud- ents of their own particular years so that it could be de- cided whether an annual reunion picnic on July lst would be feasible. At four o'clock the assembly 'broke up with the sing- ing of Auld Lang Synef' and the singing of For I-le's a jolly Good Fellow by the graduates in honor of Dr. Silcox. ' FLORENCE M. I-IALLADAY. And now abideth preparation, determination, work, these threeg but the greatest of these is workf' Uhr Stnhvntn' Glnunril The key-note of our present Educational System is self-government. By this we mean that a group of students elected by the school may make any rules which are necessary and deal with offences as they occur. The teacher has power to veto any improper measures passed by the students, but so seldom is any interference necessary that the teacher's power is merely nominal. ln order that the teachers-in-training might see such a system in practical operation and might have the best possible government throughout the year, a Students' Council was formed in September. This body consisted of twelve students, six of whom were appointed by the Staff, the remaining six being elected by the students. ln this way a most capable body was formed. To the credit of our School be it said that we have had practically no need of our Students' Council to deal with serious offences, as they were very infrequent. Whenever other problems arose to be considered by the Council they were dealt with in a most satisfactory way. As a result of such a system the graduates leave the school with a knowledge of how self-government may be secured and the results which may be obtained. As teachers they will know how to keep a Students' Coun- cil in working order and under their control in their own schools. ' The following were the members of the Students' Council for the year: Misses Archer, Bain, Kerslake, Hess, N. McLennan, lVlacC1illivray, H. Smith, Stoneman, Messrs. Doolittle, Stewart, Grant, Fotheringham. HILDRED WILLOUGHBY.