University of Ottawa - Annuaire Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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18 OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 82. Julia M. Duggan, Ashdod. Julia Com- menced her educational career in the Mt. St. Patrick school, later attending the Pembroke Convent for five years. Graduating from there she attended the Renfrew Collegiate Institute for two years. Her cheerfulness and wit made her an agreeable companion, who brought sun- shine wherever she went. B. O'C. 83. Elizabeth E. Dunn, 255 Somerset St. E., Ottawa. There came three goddesses from days of old' Bearing three gifts, each worth its weight in gold. To our Elizabeth, the queen of them Gave stately bearing, Pallas gave the gem Of wisdom, and, with bounty rare, Sweet Aphrodite made this maiden fair M.H.P. 86. Stella Meryl Farmer, Cumberland, R.R.1, was born in the busy mining city of Montana, U.S.A. Her early High School days began in Rockland, then she journeyed to Ottawa Colle- giate. Her interests are singing and music. And allow me to mention, she prefers a gallop over the hills to teaching. 87. J. Clinton Fetterly, Morrisburg, P.O. Box. l. Fett comes from the picturesque town of Morrisburg. Here in the public schools he secured his elementary education. Graduating to the M. C. I., he obtained his Lower School, Entrance to Normal, and Junior Matriculation certificates. In September, 1916, he found him- self studying Psychology within the walls of the O. N. S. During the hockey season he played centre on the O. N. S. sextette. 88. Mabel M. Fraser, Merivale... This fair maiden's life has been spent, so far, largely in the country. She attended the Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute for three years, and passed the Lower School examinations with honours. Her ambition led her to the Ottawa Normal School, and she is eagerly looking forward to the time when she will be in charge of a school. 89. Gladys Gardiner, Kemptville. Her name is Gladys Gardiner, No misfortunes ever harden her, I-Ier laugh is so hearty, her wit is so wary, She is as blithesome as any fairy. From Kemptville she came to join us here, And spend at the Normal her happiest year. 90. C. Edna Gardner, Almonte. I-Ier early instincts were developed at Benniels Corners, and later at Almonte High School. In Septem- ber she wended her way to the O. N. S. to im- prove her technique as a teacher. Here her warm heart won for her many friends, and we doubt not that her kingdom will be ably ruled with the rod of love. E. E. D. 91. Bessie H. Garvock, Cumberland. She brought from little Cumberland Her air of queenly grace, Her bright blue eyes, and golden hair, And pleasant smiling face. At Rockland and at Carleton Place She attended the High School, She takes her place amongst us now, Acquiring skill, a class to rule . C. E. G. 92. Flora M. Goddard, Westmeath. Being of an active and lively nature she had little in- terest in toys but was a plague to her older brothers. Like Anne of Green Gables she has a bright head and a merry laugh. Elementary school days passed, Pembroke High School claimed her. Graduating she entered O. N. S. and here she has learned modern methods of teaching. Aim: always a student. 93. Maimie E. Gollan, Morewood, is a lass of good Scotch parentage. She was born in Mani- toba and has already visited Scotland. She re- ceived her Public School education in Glengarry and graduated from the Morewood High School. Music hath charms for her, and she expects to teach her pupils to sing without the aid of a gramophone. 94. Mabel Groves, Fitzroy Harbour, re- ceived her Public School education there. She attended Continuation Class in that village and later attended Arnprior High School. Mabel possesses a quiet, thoughtful disposition and is a lover of books and nature, which should assist her in her teaching career. 95. Hazel Haig, Gananoque, R. R. 2. This Saxon maid, with eyes of blue And name of the great General too, First oped her eyes one December morn, To be ever happy and never forlorn. At G. H. S. she was, by common consent, The plague of those who to teach her were sent. At O. N. S. she was prim and sedate, And observed the maxim, Never be late.

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 17 69. Kathrine E. Carswell, Glasgow Station. Kay waded her way through the complexities of French and Latin grammars, and receiving due reward, grasped the skirts of happy chance, and so she's here, In ways of wisdom and of truth To teach, to train the nation's youth. R. P. C. 70. Mary C. Carter, Renfrew. Mary is a true Scotch lassie who, notwithstanding failure, struggles on- And she's an honest student here, Who hangs her head an' a' thatg Her future lot she needna fear, She'll get a school for a' that. K. E. C. 71. Marion Casselman, Chesterville. To parody the divine Omar-and no one regrets the necessity more than I- Into this Normal, and why not knowing, Nor whence, like water, willy-nilly Howingg And out of it, as wind along the waste I know not whither, willy-nilly blowing. 73. Pearl Chamney, Carleton Place, R. R. l. Here, in the Normal, where work we revere, Here, where the task was hard and severe, Here, toward the goal she struggled and yearned, And ever to this motto her eager thoughts turned- Excelsior. 74. Doris K. Clark, Mountain. Behinld that quiet look, beneath that gentle srm e, Which does not seem to vary with the season, Is the making of a cook for a home that is worth while, Oh, sure! Domestic Science is the reason. I. S. M. 75. Helen Maude Coon, Tweed. This maid is a minister's daughter, COf Methodistic famej, Whose people were brave 'U. E. Loyalists- She proudly bears their name. A wandering life has been her lot, And, thus in various schools, From rural to well-equipped urban, She obeyed the teachers' rules. 76. Birdie M. Crooks, Vankleek Hill. With eyelids heavy and red, Intent on the labour of cram, This Normalite sits with dishevelled hair, Preparing for her exam. Read, Read, Read. Surrounded by papers and books, She thinks from this work she'll have to be freed Or soon it will finish Miss Crooks. 77. Kathleen Davis, Jockvale. After a few short years spent in ,Iockvale Public School she entered the Continuation Class. Obtaining her Lower School Examination in two years, she entered Fourth Form, Ottawa Collegiate Insti- tute, from which she passed sucessfully. 78. Alice B. Dewan, Osgoode Station. Alice's memory ever clings to the days of her early education. She hopes to make school-life as pleasant for her pupils as her teachers did for her. She likes history Cundriedj and thinks that mathematical truths are not the only truths. M. S. O. 79. Edith Dewar, Kenmore. She came, she saw, she joined the O. N. S., which famous insti- tution would have indeed been incomplete with- out the excitement of her enlivening presence. Edith has ever been a loyal upholder of the motto,- Let not your studies interfere with pleasure, but be ye broadly educated. Content adorns her with a lively grace, An open look, and smiling face. D. O'S. 80. Vesta A. M. Donaldson, 167 Sunnyside Ave., Ottawa. In the merry month of May, fra- grant with the bursting buds and vibrant with the songs of birds in University Ave., Toronto, Vesta first beheld the light of day. She hopes to live up to her name, Goddess of the Hearth, by taking a course in Domestic Science, and to sgend many years teaching young ideas how to s oot. 81. Alice M. Dowler, 20 Ralph St., Ottawa. A bit of sunshine flitted to the Normal School one day, In the past and gone September that is now so far away, All the year she lingered with us, made the place a glowing palace, Full of light, and warmth, and laughter, Little Sunshine we call Alice. M,P,

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 19 R' 'QP 424, 96. Lyla E. Hall, Kenmore. Lyla hails from Kenmore where she first learned to disfigure a copy book. She has proven her ability to do things thoroughly. To these attributes she adds that charm of personality which assures her a host of friends, and all agree that she is A rare compound of frolic and fun, Who can relish a joke and delight in a pun. 97. Iva M. Hamilton, Chesterville, Ont., studied in the up-to-date schools of that place, her best subjects in the higher work being chem- istry and history. Finishing her High School studies, she refused a college course, deciding on Normal and a trial of teaching before University, as it had always been her ambition to be a teacher. L. E. M. R. 98. M. Wilda Hogaboam, lnkerman, R. R. 1. In the dear old village of Winchester, Her High School days were spent, With a little variation, When to Kemptville High School she went. The Normal School then beckoned, But still her comrades tell That tales of kings do bore her, And lists of words to spell. 99. Loretta M. Hogan, Clayton. Loretta met life's early experiences in the quaint little village of Clayton, in Lanark County. After completing her elementary education, fate guided her footsteps to St. Ioseph's Academy, Lindsay. In September last she came to Ottawa Normal School. She possesses a cheerful dis- position, and derives much pleasure from music and out-door sports. C. H. B. 100. E. Maude Hollingsworth, Athens, R.R. 4, first opened her eyes in June. She began her education at Hard Island Public School. From here she went to High School in that classic village of Athens. After taking a year to con- sider the matter she decided to come to Ottawa Normal and is not sorry she did so. 101. Leah I. Hough, North Augusta, was born in the little village of North Augusta. Here she received her elementary and High School education. Being fond of school she came to the Ottawa Normal School where she hopes to become at to spend more of her years in the schoolroom, striving always to reach the ideal which she has set before herself. W? 101 102. Edna Howitt, Prescott, received her first impressions of life within the parsonage at Sutton, Quebec. Her earliest steps in educa- tion were taken at Stanstead College, and later continued at Morrisburg and Pakenham Public Schools. In 1915 Ted matriculated at Prescott High School. Outside of school her chief in- terest is in the study, and tennis. 103. Bessie Hurley, Cornwall. Her daily thoughts are, How can I best present this sub- ject? How can I make this dry lesson more interesting? How can I improve this day's work to-morrow? These and many more are the questions that mingle in her mind for she says, 'Tis better to wear out than to rust out in the teaching profession. S. M. M. 104. Laura Kenyon, Perth. She began her career on the shores of Otty Lake, near Perth. Her eanly years were spent picking up crumbs of knowledge in Public and High Schools in the vicinity. Hoping to add to her store of learning, she came to Ottawa Normal School. Her ambi- tions are, to own a Ford, and to be of some use in the world. M. E. K. 105. Marie G. Keyes, Westmeath. Becoming ambitious, she packed her trunk and departed for lands unknown, arriving at the O. C. I., and afterwards the O. N. S. Needless to say she has changed many of her views since migrating to the city, but still retains a keen love for out- door sports, and hopes to fulfil her ambitions in the near future. 106. Annie B. King, Tatlock, comes to us from the picturesque beauty of North Lanark. Her first recollections are of a wee hoose on a brae by a bonnie burn. She has modern ideas on all modern questions, and talks enthusiasti- cally of women's rights. Her favourite author is Mark Twain, and her hobby is house-keeping on a scientific basis. . M. I. R. 107. Margaret E. King, Tatlock. This Scotch lass was born among the rugged hills of Darling. To-day she is struggling with stitches and models, and is grateful she is not an inhabi- tant of Neptune. Still selecting and relating, she hopes to direct her pupils in the same pro- cess, to realize that Life is real, life is earnest.