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

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 3 INTRODUCTION. YEAR of notable achievement should not be allowed to pass without some tangible memorial of its triumphs. With this idea in mind, the teachers-in-training at the Ottawa Normal School during the session of 1916-1917 decided to prevent the period of their occupation of its historic halls from sinking into oblivion. By publishing a Year Book they hoped, not only to perpetuate their memory among succeeding classes, but also to provide for themselves a means of recalling the successes of an im- portant period of their lives. The Committee appointed to supervise the work submits herewith the result of its editorial effort upon the material presented to it by the student body, in the confident expectation that the production will meet with enthusiastic approval. Undoubtedly the most interesting feature will be the pictorial part of the production. As was to be expected in a class so generously blessed by nature with physical endow- ments, the photographs are highly pleasing. This fact is a tribute not merely to the per- sonal appearance of the class, but also to the arts of the photographer and engraver, who, inspired by the excellence of their material, have risen splendidly to the occasion. Next in interest will probably be the biographical sketchesof the individual members of the class. The exigencies of space demanded that these be condensed within rather narrow limits. Notwithstanding this, the biographies show an absence of stereotyped form, and an originality of expression seldom found in similar series of sketches. A large num- ber are written in verse, indicating some poetical genius. It is strongly suspected that many other students sought inspiration from the Muses, with more or less disappointing results. They wisely decided, however, that good prose is better than vile poetry, and threw their productions into the less pretentious form. The contributions of original stories and poems were quite numerous, showing that the literary energies of the class were not completely exhausted in the production of the biographical section of the work. Space does not permit the publication of all that were offered, and the Committee has been reluctantly compelled to eliminate several of con- siderable literary merit. During the year the teachers-in-training have been favoured with many addresses of more than usual excellence, delivered at the opening exercises day by day in the Assembly Hall. A few interesting extracts from some of the more meritorious addresses have been included in the Year Book. It is unfortunate that space limitations do not permit more extensive quotations. The sessional historian has presented an interesting review of the happenings of the school year. The presidents of the Literary Society have entertainingly described its activities during the session. The manager of the hockey club has contributed a brief sketch of the team's achievements between the nets. The Committee desires to express its appreciation of the kindly assistance and ad- vice in the preparation of the Year Book given by the Principal and members of the staff of the Normal School. Likewise it tenders its sincere thanks to all who have written articles or have in other ways contributed to the success of the publication.

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2 OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 OUR STAFFS. NORMAL SCHOOL STAFF. J. F. White, LL.D., Mr. J. S. Harterre, Principal. Manual Arts. W. J. Karr, B.A., D. Paed., Mr. C. E. Emery, Psychology and English. Calisthenics. Mr. J. W. Forbes, B.A., F. C. Anderson, B.A., M.D., Mathematics. Writing. Mr. G. A. Miller, M.A., Mr. T. A. Brown, Science. Music. F. A. Jones, M.A., D. Paed., Miss C. E. Green, Geography, English. Domestic Science. Mr. R. F. Fleming, Miss E. M. Marshall, Art. Secretary. NORMAL-MODEL SCHOOL STAFF. BOYS' CLASSES. MY- C- E- Mark, B-A-, Mrs. F. Carter, B.A. Head Master. Mr. C. P. Halliday. Mr, H, M, Leppard, M153 M. C. Runians, B.A. Miss E. V. Phillips, B.A. GIRLS' CLASSES. Miss A. G. Hanahoe. Miss E. M. Cluff, B.A. Miss J. Foster. Miss A. M. Delaney. Miss A. H. Baker, Prof. J. M. Fleury, Director Kindergarten. French Master. Miss M. E. Elliot. ELGIN STREET SCHOOL STAFF. Mr. T. E. Clarke, B.A., B. Paed. Miss R. C. Nash, B.A. Principal. Miss M. Gallaher. Mr. W. R. Pharaoh. Miss G- Dfibbie- Miss M. C. Payne. AFFILIATED RURAL SCHOOLS. Miss L. M. Moffatt ---- Britannia. Miss M. Innes - - - - Harbord. Miss E. L. R056 - - - Ellwood.

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4 OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK FOR 1916-1917 OUR SCHOOL YEAR. A Retrospect by the Class Historian. UR school year draws to a close. How pleasant it is to review the events of the passing terms! No less poignant than the realization of our hopes, , our fears, is the retrospection over the vista of the months that have fled. ln, What pleasant days we spent here together, what enduring friendships were formed, what lofty ideals were inspired hy cheerful, kind, and patient masters! ,ppA, And wisdom's halls glowed then with ambition's fiery light. The memories 5mEf: W5 ': if v:i'A: of the happy months spent within the historic halls of the Ottawa Normal School will ever remain with ns, and serve as an inspiration to us amid the perplexing difliculties of the future, when we are far from the immediate influence of the Institution. Our term resolved itself into one long succession of happy incidents, from the hearty welcome of the Staff at the formal opening, to those moments of final solicitude on the part of each and every member for his final success. Greatly impressed were we with our first survey of Normal with its labyrinthian halls, its art treasures, its splendid equipment. We did not then anticipate that day when we should leave these same halls so endeared to us by such happy associations. During the first week of school we were temporarily arranged in sections, but im- mediately started on a regular lecture programme. The following week a definite ar- rangement was made. The student body was divided into live morning sections and four afternoon sections, each subdivided, as was the arrangement in 1915-1916. Every morning the students assembled in the Hall where, after devotional execises, a short address was given by a student. Every Monday morning, a model lesson was taught by one of the masters, and on the following days, during the afternoon, each section had its respective teaching day. Every Wednesday morning a short test in some one of the school subjects was given. During the pleasant autumn days, instructive and entertaining excursions were taken in and about the city, under the direction of our science and geography masters. The chief agency of our social education was, no doubt, the Literary Society. Every Monday afternoon, at 3.45, the Society met in the Hall. The programmes were most successful, though lack of systematic organization during the earlier meetings precluded such a standard of excellence as the later meetings revealed. Here we discovered many whose literary talent was undeniable, as well as a number of musicians and vocalists of promise. The morning addresses, too, showed that among us are many whose elo- quence is of a high order, and may bring distinction to them in the future. Will the future produce, as the past has done, master minds among Canadians, who will be able to point to days spent at the Ottawa Normal School as the sparks that ignited latent powers and sent them flaming o'er the years? Who knows but that, from among us, will come the celebrities of the future generation? The weeks sped by and Thanksgiving came, giving us a short respite from our labours, and an opportunity to vsit our homes. Shortly after Thanksgiving, preparations were made for the annual social gathering. Although the usual At Home was not a feature of the 1916-17 year, a most enjoyable Hallowe'en Party was held on the 3rd of November in the Hall. To say that it was a