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

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK :rw 19 Miss L. F. BARRIGAR J- C- LOGAN MISS C. GRANT, Librarian MISS E. M. MARSHALL, Secretary. ' l 10 1

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK ow 1928 Social Column F one believes in the old saying All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy , there should most assuredly be no excuse for dullness in the Ottawa Normal School. During the year 1928 there has been plenty of time for both work and play. The first formal gathering of the students and masters for an evening's entertainment was on October 28th, when the masters were At Home to all the students. The students were requested to wear suitable name cards in a conspicuous place he who runs may read . Prizes for these cards, the winners being Forrest, Miss Sybil Braithwaite Kathleen Campbell. A very enjoyable musical programme was presented and the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Those taking part on the programme were: Miss Laura McClure, Miss Sybil Braithwaite, Miss Phoebe Rathwell, and Mr. D. Black. where even were given Miss Ruby and Miss On February 17th, the Assembly Hall was again the scene of gay activities when the students gave an At Home for the masters and critic teachers. The programme consisted of a violin solo by Miss Sybil Braithwaite, accompanied by Mrs. Braithwaite, and a male chorus by the gentlemen Better English HE thing we use most from our school course is our English. It is used in every walk of life, every trade, every profession. We employ it every hour of the day. students. We unconsciously judge people's culture by their language. If they are careless, slovenly, ill-bred in this, why not in other things P A man who knows the rules of English and is too lazy to apply them to his own speech is a man who possesses intellect without will. Archibald Lampman says that most boys and girls acquire correct or incorrect habits of speech before they reach the high school age, and if no deliberate effort is made to improve speech during this age, the child will likely speak and write incorrectly all his life. This leaves it with the Public School teacher to help the child form correct habits of speech. This can only be done through constant care and The last number on the programme was rather a novel one. Under the able direction of Miss Barrigar, several of the girls presented a Minuet in old-fashioned costume. The cos- tumes were particularly remarkable, giving a glimpse into by-gone days. Solo parts in the dance were taken by Miss Sally Hosie and Miss Mildred Phillips. A great deal of the success of the dance was due to the excellent accompanist, Mrs. Tarvis. Refreshments were served by the students and dancing was enjoyed for the remainder of the evening. Another form of entertainment which was both appreciated and enjoyed very much was a series of parties given by Dr. and Mrs. Jones to each of the seven sections. A most enjoyable evening was spent each time and the students have been very enthusiastic in praise of the good time enjoyed, and in gratitude to their host and hostess. On October 10th, Dr. Smith, the Supervisor of Education for Scotland, was entertained to afternoon tea in the library, several of the students assisting. On October 25th, the staff and representative students again entertained the critic teachers. On December 12th, the staff and critic teachers were entertained to tea by another group of students. Altogether our year has proved a great success socially as well as intellectually. M. PH1LL1Ps. in Our Schools watching. To teach the correct forms of may and can, and then let the child confuse them in other classes is ridiculous. The mistakes in all classes must be corrected, he must be taught to criticize himself. He must be critical of others' English, but he should not openly condemn it. This would be developing him intellectually at the expense of his manners. By checking his errors in all classes a pupil will soon be able to find his own mistakes. Of course, the pupil whom it is hardest to help is the one who hears poor English at home, and to hold a parent's speech up to ridicule is a grave mistake, because the parent is perfect in the child's eye. To smash a child's ideal might do infinite harm, he may never get another. By careful correction, with a reason each time a correction is made, and tactful criticism, even this pupil's speech may be improved a great deal. E. COWAN. l9l

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK me 1928 Our Viyito ry LL things pass, and our year at the Ottawa Normal School will soon be a happy memory. Long in our thoughts will linger the addresses, serious, gay, or fiavoured with humour, delivered to us throughout the year. Our first visitor was Dr. Smith, Chief Inspector of Schools for Scotland. His interesting address was chiefly on the present day tendencies in school matters, and their correction. A dash of Scotch humour was appreciated by the students. In November, Miss Florence Dunlop, a former student of our school, took us on an imaginary trip through South Africa. When the Christmas season drew nigh, Mrs. Ralph Duclos, also a former student, brought to us the greetings of the staff through the medium of the beautiful story, The Shepherd who didn't go. lf thou can'st not dive for pearls, seek for amber, was the subject of a most inspiring address given us by Rev. Robert George, on january 4, 1928. Much useful and interesting knowledge was derived from the address of Mr. V. K. Greer, Chief Inspector of Public and Separate Schools for Ontario, and Mr. Chisholm, assistant Chief Inspector on February 14th. V Dr. S. B. Sinclair, Director of Auxiliary Class- es for Ontario, gave us much valuable informa- tion on this important subject. After the organization of our junior Red Cross, Dr. Loretto O'Connor spoke to us on the great work done by the association, its ideals, and its hopes for the future. Mr. Trueman of Kemptville Agricultural School showed us the value of rural School Fairs in an interesting address at a meeting of our Literary Society. On April 5, we were honoured with the presence of Rev. Father Lamoureux, principal of the English-French Normal School at Ottawa. Father Lamoureux spoke of some requisites of teachers for their work of character building. Mrs. -I. A. VVilson addressed, the staff and students on the great work done by the League of Nations on April 17iLeague of Nations' Day. Dr. S. A. Morgan, Director of Professional Schools of Ontario, spoke to us and showed us the great future that awaits the teacher of to-day. His humour and his sound advice completely won his audience. Dr. Dandeno, Director of Elementary Agricul- ture, spoke to the students on May 18. Hon. H. H. Stevens, M.P., of Vancouver, gave an eloquent and inspiring address on Empire Day. 'N Better Sfudenfy Do you think we would be better students lf we didn't talk in the hall, If we looked at our friends as we passed 'em, And never said nothin'-a-tall? Do you think we would be better students, If we never came in late, But waited outside for the signal, Like sheep to be led through a gate? Do you think we would be better students If we never laughed or chewed gum, If we were never too sick to study , And never looked sleepy or dumb ? Do you think we would be better students, If we sat on the very front row, If we gave you our earnest attention: Never thought of a date or a show? Do you think we would be better students, If we never used powder and paint, lf we always wore long dresses, And never looked what we ain't? Then-we'll try to be better students, Calm, noble, stately and stern, But remember we're only students, And we're most happy to learn. llll