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

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, SECTION 5A Top Row-Estella Hughes Edna Henderson Iva Gould Myrtle Duncan Lillian Gregory Agnes Fraser Christine Hambleton Lucy Allison Irene Enright Lower Row- Florence Dunlop Ruby Forrest Theresa Godin Grace Harrington Lena Huchcroft Gwendolyn Greer .leanet Fraser Kathryn Fowler P w SECTION 5B Top Row-Marjorie MacLaren Edna Kingston Agnes MacLaren Marguerite Kerr Gladys MacLean Irene Kenney Gladys MacDonnell Middle Row-Marguerite Johnston Lolita Hurteau Elsie Knapp Ella Hyndman Lydia Hutchison Clara Lennon Helen MacDougall Aletha Kelsey . h i Lower Row-Rhea Hurteau Dorothy Macdonald Claribel Liv ngston

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK GNN' 1928 SECTION VII URS is the last section in the school according to numerical arrangement, but when it comes to imparting know- ledge to the receptive minds of practice school pupils, or exhibiting our educational and social efficiency in the classroom or on the literary platform ...... well, we will let the masters place us, without any doubt as to their decision. In practice teaching we have left the critic teacher spellbound at our prowess, and have sent the pupils home in the evening to recount to their parents with wonder and joy the thrilling lesson they had been taught that afternoon. Teaching on Thursday as we do, to us has been left the opportunity of dispelling the impressions made on the pupils during the early part of the week. We share this oppor- tunity with Section III, also composed of both women and men students. Our outstanding ability as a section is probably due to the presence of the latter. We have learned that a teacher should be a social force in the community in which he lives. enjoyed during the term. Five members from our group, including the section representatives, were appointed to the different literary execu- tives. Several students provided entertainment for the literary meetings in the form of singing, reciting, debating, and instrumental numbers. In a few short weeks we shall, as one of our instructors has said, be let loose upon an un- suspecting Eastern Ontario. Let us surprise them indeed, but let it be a pleasant surprise. Let us make use of the excellent instruction and training that we have received during the past months to guide the children placed under our tutorship to a life of noble living, fitting them to take their place, when the time comes, as true citizens of a glorious country. What a reward it would be, if, when we have waxed old and gray in well-doing, some of our former pupils should come to us from offices of high import in our country and say in all sincerity: I owe it all to you P If we cannot dive for pearls let us collect Most of the members of Section VII were keen amber. participants in the various sporting activities KENNETH N. MACLEOD. THE GIRLS Who push the hockey team along ? Who help to swell the rooters' throng ? And yell and shout from gong to gong- THE GIRLS. Who make the fun around the school, With witty answers, Oh! so cool? Who have the pep to live by rulei Tina GIRLS. 'NJ The Pieo' Piper HE April evening is quiet. On the hill the last red rays of sunlight fall warmly. Up from the valley, where the poplars stand in a mist of green, and nothing perfect, come the swish and rush of the snow- swollen creek, as it tears its foaming way through the brush to liberty. The waking world is at peace. Suddenly, something, a thrill, a premonition, creeps into the air. Then, from the south, comes a far-away honka, honka, honk! floating off through the stillness in a trailing cry. Over the valley, where the plumy poplars grow, the wild geese are coming. The long, V-shaped line of geese tilts downward from the blue. Sailing like a plumy arrow, long-grey necks stretched out, legs tucked up, broad silver wings striking back the sunlight, the geese are going north. They pass overhead, the soft rustle of wings dies away, and the faint, far-off honka, honk! echoes back like a forgotten dream. WVhat strange, hidden force draws them? What haunting voice from the north leads them on ? That same voice calls to the brooks under- neath the snow, and they answer with roar and gush of torrents. The voice calls to the Howers, and they carpet the earth with loveliness. The Pied Piper, Spirit of the Spring, calls. and all things answer. Up from the valley, down from the hills, come the sights and sounds of the waking earth. Where the Piper steps the earth blossoms in crimson and gold, and in his wake follow the myriad files of the wild geese. Song of the wild geese, voice of the Spring! When the Piper calls with his golden voice, the echoes ring through the hills. All things answer, and like you, oh! swift-winged haunters of the blue, follow him through the world! PHOEBE H. RATHWELL Ge! your happiness out of your 'work or you will never know what happiness is. l21l

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OTTAWA NORMAL SCHOOL YEAR BOOK KNO 1928 Wz'nfer Sports in Ottawa HAT a varied and. pleasurable group they are! To those to whom the call of the outdoors appeals, Ottawa is superb. The various parks, the Experimental Farm, and the Gatineau Hills fulfil perfectly any man's desire for ski-hills and trails. Skating rinks, toboggan slides and snow- shoe trails are found at various places around the Capital. Nor are the indoor sports neglected. Though not so popular as skiing, badminton leads the indoor sports. Basketball, swimming, water-polo, and indoor golf are the more popular indoor pastimes. Skiing is the winter sport of Ottawa. Young and old of both sexes are ski enthusiasts, and on Saturday afternoons it might appear to new- comers to Ottawa that the city had been invaded by an army, carrying skis and poles instead of the usual shining spear. For the beginner, suitable hills are found at the Farm, Rockcliffe or Strathcona Park. All these places have hills ranging in size from Mt. Everest to the proverbial mole hill. The same may be applied to the Gatineau Hills. To reach the hills, you take a VVrightville car at the Chateau Laurier, experience an exciting ride through Hull and on to VVrightville, get off there, and then strike out for either Fairy Lake or Ironsides on skis. There is a short run of a mile or so, and you arrive at Fairy Lake. 'Tis truly well named., and on a clear, sunny day you hold your breath and wonder that such beauty is real. The hills are fairly high, and provide plenty of thrills , especially on a fast day. From Wrightville, you may also take a longer run out to Ironsides. Here the renowned Dome Hill is found, and on the way, you may climb up and ski down Pine Hill , another well known landmark in the ski world.. There is an Ottawa Ski Club lodge at Ironsides, where members and friends may warm themselves and leave as much money as they wish. Longer trips are made to Camp Fortune, Pink Lake and other places up the Gatineau. The Cliffside and Ottawa Ski Clubs have trails all over the country, and lod.ges at different places along the trails. Another popular winter sport is skating. The playground commission of Ottawa has provided rinks throughout the city, where it is possible to skate in the open air on good ice to music and ffee of cost. One of these rinks is on Argyle Avenue, near Elgin Street. On nights when there is no hockey, there is sometimes general skating at the Auditoriun. Nor must the Normal School rink be neglected. Every Tues- day and Friday night it is possible to witness not only brilliant hockey matches, but also clever skating by the students of the O.N.S. Fancy skating also has its place in the sports of Ottawa. The Minto Skating Club has done excellent work in training their skaters, and there have been wonderful results. Every year the Minto Club holds an exhibition of fancy skating known as The Minto Follies . This year it took place on March Sth. Hockey is a keenly followed sport. There are many teams in Ottawa, ranging from the small-boy team to the famous Senators. There is accommodation for those who snow- shoe and toboggan. Snowshoe marks have been seen along the Rideau Canal and at Rockcliffe. Among the indoor sports, badminton is the favourite. Although a comparatively new game in Ottawa, it has been quickly taken up and a large number of clubs have been formed. The Ottawa, the Garrison and the Rideau are the larger clubs, and there are quite a few smaller church and private clubs. Last week, a tourna- ment of much interest was held in Ottawa. People came from Toronto, Kingston and. London to participate in the Ontario Badminton Tournament. There are basketball games every night at the Y.M.C.A. There are junior, senior and intermediate teams in the different city leagues, and some good basketball is played. The city has built two modern and well- equipped swimming tanks. Here, at a slight cost, it is possible to swim at almost any time of the day. One of these tanks is on King Edward Avenue-the Champagne Bath-and the Plant Bath is on the corner of Preston and Somerset Streets. As you may see, Ottawa has splendid oppor- tunities for winter sports, and the people of Ottawa take every advantage of them. Though all may not come to the top, Ottawa seems to have captured more than her share of honours. Last year, twenty-six Dominion Championships came to Ottawa. Though these were not all connected with winter sports, a large percentage were. Ottawa captured three North American championships in fancy skating, a world's championship in hockey and the Glebe Collegiate junior Basketball Team has captured the Dominion Championship two years in succession. Local honours in other sports have been brought to Ottawa in large numbers. This winter has a high standard to which it must live up. l23l