Toronto Teachers College - Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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IIX kg Q TTDFHDFVTCJIHlDBJH!!luSjIHjD01.YYEAKIRIBIyD!S.- IN THE EDITOR'S CCDNFIDENCE BON VOYAGE Hli scene was very impressive. Standing, waiting on the shore were the young countrys hopes. .Xs witnesses to the scene were venerable mothers, fathers and sisters bidding a last farewell to those whom they looked upon with mingled admiration and sorrow. The last fond embraces over, the boat left the quay and carried the heroes to their combat. The sacrifice was made. Their duties were many: some, to lead forces against the foe: others. lo protect the weak and feeble against the malignant attacks of the enemy. Xgain. for others it meant succouring the wounded and consoling the down-hearted. These were their tasks. Their faithful adherence to the lofty ideals which sent them on their path of duty has crowned the lfmpire with victory and power, and enrolled them among the Nations glories. Many there were whom death claimed as her own: others there were who, escaping the clutches of death, returned to tell the tale of their more unfortunate companions who fell by the way. But alas, what little recompense is there for the faithful hero, who, adhering faithfully to his daily routine, gives his blood for his country. No chronicler records his deeds of valourl and somewhere beyond the sea he rests, with mother liarth as a bed, and sleeps the sleep of peace, living in the memory of the intimate few. Such is a typical scene, familiar to many. But today, there is taking place another scene, which, although less impressive and imposing, is none-the-less of as great importance for us. Standing on the threshold of another life, we are about to plunge into a new sphere of activity. Like the soldiers, we feel that little recompense will be awarded us for our services to the young of our country. Yet urged on by our high ideals, we have the goal in sight. l'nlike the soldier we llllxfflf Tuwzly are not to part with intimate friends, but are to unite our powers with those of the great body in the teaching profession. Ignorance, our enemy, we will overcome with the weapons of the past years experi- ence and knowledge. Our duties are numerous. At times we must be on the offensive, fighting the evil forces that might influence our pupils: again, protecting and strengthening latent talents in our pupils to enable them to overcome the powers of evil and carry on the torch of knowledge and virtue in times such as these. We feel quite certain that success will crown our enterprises inasmuch as we prepare our- selves socially, morally and intellectually to help our fellow-creatures. Such is our ideal-such the accompanying thoughts as we launch our small craft out into the unknown waters. May success, then, follow each of us in our every endeavour and may reverses never daunt our youthful hopes. With this word of good fortune, let me bring this word of farewell to a close with those stirring words of Longfellow, which should be the inspiration of every earnest student: Footprints, that perhaps another, Sailing o'er life's solemn main, .-X forlorn and shipwrecked brother, Seeing, shall take heart again. Let us, then, be up and doing, With a heart for any fate: Still achieving, still pursuing, Learn to labor and lo wait. F. J. J. Colgan

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FALL LITERARY SCDCIETY HROVGHOLT the Normal School year, a great many organiz- ations are formed and. among them, the Literary Society stands forth as the largest and consequently, as the one of greatest general interest. Embracing. as it does, the entire student body, the society has not only fostered our dramatic and cultural abilities but also a get- togetherm spirit of good fellowship that is of real value in the school year. The active co-operation of each and every student has resulted in a series of worthwhile Friday afternoon programs, which have been enthusiastically received, and which have undoubtedly been of a high order. We shall look back with pleasure to the programs, perhaps, especially to those in which we had the joy and anxiety of participating. From time to time the meetings were concluded with an informal dance in the Drill Hall-a delightful relaxation from the tribulations of the student teachers week. During October the elections were held and the following ex- ecutive went into office for the Fall term. PRESIDENT . Roy King SECRETARY Gladys Holley VICE-PRESIDENT Clzfzrlcs II'aftif TREASURER Lorrie Ilamnmnri A short resume of the meetings given in order by the forms will serve to recall the programmes. The first meeting, held on October 23, began in friendly spirit with community singing. It consisted of piano solos by Misses Jean McCullough and Doris Hand, a violin solo by Miss Edna Cakes. recitations by Miss Gene Retter and Mr. Frank Colgan, and a song by Miss Phyllis Reid. October 30, 1936. The programme, conducted by Mr. Edwards, Form I representative, was distinctly musical. Messrs. Wm. Maffey, Edgar Emerson and Ted Edwards rendered piano selections. Songs were sung by the Form I Male Quartette and by Mr. Ben Coker. William Hares, William Black and Wentworth Bellsmith contributed readings to an interesting first programme. November 6, 1936. Mr. Ernest Sparling took charge of the programme for Form II. They presented the Corn Huskers, a highly entertaining musical quartette, piano solos by Bruce Whitton and Ernest Sparling, and a song by George Robinson. The climax was an amusing play with Arthur Worth, Charles Wattie, Dennis Steer and Charles McKenna as the capable cast. November 13, 1936. Miss Frances Aitken introduced the Form III Remembrance Day Page Twenty-Iwo programme. MissWFlorence Bailey gave a. piano selection and later accompanied a group of girls singing songs of many nations. A Scottish sword dance was performed by Miss Olive Bassett. Mr. Apperley, of the staff, brought the program to a successful finale with an inspiring talk about the Great War. December 4, 1936. Miss Peggy Hallatt, representing Form IV, introduced the pro- gramme. Piano solos were given by Misses Joan Hopperton and Doris Hand. Miss Helen Holmes gave a highly amusing recitation. This was followed by a dramatization of the old ballad 'fGreen Broom . The entire form then joined in singing a gay old song, Young Richard , the story of which was delightfully pantomimed by Helene Dyer and Margaret Jewett. December 11, 1936. The last meeting before the Christmas holidays was given by Form Y. Miss Mary Laurence, the form representative, introduced the numbers. A piano duet by Misses Ruth LeRoy and Jean McCullough, and a vocal solo by Miss Jessie McCullough preceded a lovely Christmas tableau presented in costume by the girls of the form. January 15, 1937. The girls of Form YI presented a well organized programme at this meeting. Heralds and a chorus introduced the numbers, the first of which was a piano solo by Miss Ardath Merryweather. A fine Dominion Day pageant and a series of tableaux in which the girls themselves effectively reproduced many famous paintings followed. In musical interlude Misses Isabel McMullen, Ardath Merryweather and Joyce Parkinson sang. Miss Margaret Pearce gave a delightful piano number. This was followed by a pantomime presentation of .Alfred Noyes, poem, The Highwaymanu, with Miss Marion Peters as the narrator. January 22, 1937. Miss Mary Robb, representing Form VII, conducted this pro- gramme. The varied numbers included The Glow Worm whistled by Miss Phyllis Shaw, a lively tap dance by Miss Molly Rosenthal, a beautiful French horn solo by Miss Mary Robb, and songs by Miss Alice Fairburn. The highlight of the programme was a fantasy play entitled How The Weather Is Made . The excellent performance and charming costumes helped to make this a memorable programme. jimtrary 29, 1937. The programme for this meeting consisted of contributions from every form. Vocal solos were given by Miss Jessie McCullough, Continued on page 95.