Toronto Teachers College - Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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68 THEYEARBOOK Mi . J. C. Wagg is the one and only married man in the whole stu dent body this year, yet he has never been heard to complain of lone- someness. He was once a barefoot boy at Bloomington Public School. Later he discarded knickers at Markham High School, and received the title of Mister at Newmarket Model. Then when he had taught a while it happened unto him, as it often does to others, he took unto himself a w ? ife. He shows many signs of good training. Charles Arnold, since his entering Toronto Normal, has shown his ability to live up to the manly characteristics described above. Reserved and gentlemanly in his bearing, W T C feel sure that the qualities which secured friends and success during his stay at Normal, will win for him honour and achievement in the future. Thomas J. Breen, the subject of this biography, claims as his home town, Douglas, Renfrew quot; County. In this Metropolis he passed his childnood, until in 1908 he came to St. Joseph s Training College, Toronto, where he took his Junior Leaving. Then a truth forced it self upon him, quot;If you want knowledge you must toil for it, quot; so he registered at Toronto Normal School for the term of 1912-13. We feel confident that such a specimen of manhood can become what he purposes, and gain for himself what he really desires. John Henry Cochrane, the subject of this sketch, first took on mortal form in the vicinity of Brougham, Ontario County. At a very early age the old red school house laid her claim upon him, and there he succeeded in gaining sufficient knowledge to enter the once famous Collegiate of Whitby. Here he gradually increased his store of know ledge, and at the same time took an active part in sport, and all High School literary efforts. Upon graduating he decided to take a pedagogi cal course in the feminine environment of the Toronto Normal School. His easy temper and good nature have gained for him a liigh place in the estimation of his associates. s At the renowned little burgh of Castlemore, Frank Doherty obtained his primary education. His High School Course was then entrusted to Brampton High School. There on the campus he upheld the red, black and yellow 7 , when for two years in succession he obtained the championship as an all-round athlete. Rugby, football, baseball and hockey, each held its attractions for him, and in each he shone equally well. His sterling character has won the appreciation of many friends who wish him e ery success in his chosen vocation. Eli W. Ewart s musical piping was first heard on a farm in North Peel in 1895. Very soon the tree of knowledge pleased his eye, and he began to pick the golden fruit. For this offence he served his full term at Tottenham High School. Not many days after graduating he

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70 THEYEARBOOK gathered all his books together and took his journey to the Toronto Normal School where he probed the mysteries of Psychology and took an active part in quot;tilts. quot; It is his ambition, after applyipg the prin ciples of Pedagogy for a few years, to continue his neuronic culture in a higher course of studies. May success be his ! Charles Grant was born in La Sallette. He spent his school days in Toronto, and during this time he excelled in application to study. Charles always took an active part in sports yet without any detriment to his intellectual development. Last year he took his Lower and Mid dle School examinations within two weeks of each other. His pro gress through the Toronto Normal School was somewhat retarded by indisposition. However, concentration to work soon re-established him in the merry swing, and his success is thereby practically assured. V In that far-famed county, Simcoe, lies a village named Lef roy ; Tis not honoured by his birth ; yet while he was a boy Henry Gulstoii did delight to call its genial atmosphere his home, And mong its fascinating glades, he still delights to roam. Eleven years soon pass away: the Entrance opens to his touch, Forthwith a student he becomes at Bradford, and as such Attains his Normal Entrance shall I say, not yet sixteen ! Alas ! the door has ope d too soon, he may not enter in. Then straightway he becomes a teacher at Belle Ewart, Whose sandy shore Lake Simcoe s clear and limpid waters girt. His year expires ; before him glows the Toronto Normal School, And now he oft deserts his task, his fevered brain to cool. Brantford claims Basil MacGregor as one of her sturdy sons. His desire for knowledge and labour, not having been fully satisfied at St. Basil s School or St. Joseph s Training College, urged him to enter the Toronto Normal School. Here his literary talents were demonstrated by the able way in which he upheld the negative side of a debate. Remembering the adage often heard at Normal quot;Pupils imitate their teacher, quot; we are sure his will become as studious and as progressive as their master. Gladstone Murphy, Tossoronto, Simcoe County. I ve been asked by my friend whose name is above, To write him a sketch of himself, whom 1 love, Tis with pleasure I start on this work for my friend So these poor little verses I will to him send. He s quiet, obliging and never gets mad, Our Gladstone was always a popular lad; And as for his head he is clever and bright His answers near always are perfectly right. A joy to his teachers ; a friend to his foes, He s a gentleman from his head to his toes.