Toronto Teachers College - Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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IIQK l S T , ATORCTNTO NORMAL SCI-IOOLYEZIR BOOK mv mr, mi Q., .QU ,r M . Ill Ill HISTORY OF SECGND EXECUTIVE N February fl. l9Ittl. the Executive for the Spring term took over the duties which had been carried out with such efficiency by the Fall executive. The 1929-30 classes have been especially wise in their choice of Presidents. Xlr. Henderson and Nlr. Hemingway both have good backgrounds of experi- ence in literary work. and they have endeavoured whole-heartedly to make the programs successful. The purpose of the Society is not only to afford entertainment each lfriday afternoon. but as far as possible to develop and reveal the talents hidden 'neath the modesty which characterizes so many of our Normalites. ln order that this purpose might to some extent be realiyed. it was decided that it might be wise to have each form responsible for a program. This plan has worked very well: more people taking part than might have otherwise participated in the program. and although in some cases we perhaps felt that we had not achieved our ideal for the Society. there was always a great deal of good grace among the chaff' and humour of the meetings. Form Y had a very interesting and varied program. comprising spirited violin music. recitations. both comic and tragic. piano music. and dancing that rivalled the execution of the true highlanders. Certainly ltorm X does not lack talent. .-Xt a later date a radio program was broadcasted from Form IV. lndeed it. was more delightful than merely listening to a radio because Television was made possible as well. Between numbers. a megaphone was thrust suddenly through a green curtain and a sonorous voice made the necessary announcements. The reciting of an original poem introduced the meeting in a novel manner. Skits. other readings and musical numbers followed. 'Nlelodrammer' and the 'Fatal Quest' the two skits presented were indeed very lamentabte comedy or very tragical mirth. The closing number of the programea camp-fire scene was presented very effectively. Une was indeed carried over the silvery sea of imagination to camping days of past summers. and it was very easy to imagine the fire a heap of glowing embers. and the deep hush of night settling over lake. hill and forest. as the girls stood to sing Taps' Day is done Gone the sun From the lake, from the hill, from the sky. All is well. safely rest. God is nigh. Un another afternoon we were given a peep into the orient by lform Xlll. tjay choruses from the Gilbert and Sullivan operetta. The Xlikadou were sung, by girls in colourful .lapanese costumes. A play The Somersault to l.ov'e . which depicted the changing customs in old tifhina. as a new regime enters, was presented also. tilne of the most recent meetings was presented by l orm N ll. ln imagina- tion we were taken to Willard Hall for a party. on the closing night of school. The stage was disguised as a cozy common room and happy girls were lounging on cushions about an open fireplace. The program was informal in its nature. The girls being called upon in the group to sing. play. and recite. Several skits were put. on as well. Then to close the party. the girls stood and sang. l ollow the Glealnu-that song which challenges the best in all youth. Not. all of the programs were given by lforms. however. tln several occa- sions our music instructor. Hr. tlringnan was kind enough to lead us in com- munity singing. Indeed one memorable afternoon he sang for us. 'fftfton NN at er . the same song Which. fifty years ago. brought to him the gold medal in a com- petition in Scotland. At. one of our meetings the unfurling and furling of the flag was demonstrated. accompanied by the bugle playing the ltev'eille ' and Taps . Another of our meetings was in thc hands of Xlr. Patterson and was of unusual interest to prospective teachers who are wishing to instill a love of nature in their pupils. At this meeting the results of the Bird-House Building tifompetition were announced, and the prizes presented by our beloved principal. Nlr. Vthyte. Nlir. D. Moshier. Chief Inspector of Toronto Public Schools: lioland Xlichell. Inspector of Toronto High Schools: Professor Dymond of Toronto liniv ersity: and Mr. Stuart Thompson. who also entertained us with whistled bird songs. The final meeting of the year was held on Nlay Sith. tlur President. Nlr. Hemingway spoke briefly but pointedly. regarding the work of the Literary Society, then our Honorary President. Dr. Nlark spoke on the purpose of the Literary Society and how' it could accomplish its purpose. Forms l and lll provided the remainder of the program. And so a golden year has passed! We hope. however. that the N20-Iitt Literary Society will not die. but will liv e on in the Public Schools of the Province to which its members go as teachers. tl,x'rur:nixi-: ltovtzic. Bfisettfei'

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