University of Toronto Schools - Twig Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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6 .. -.' 'Q'-' 'E' I Mt, az' PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTESTS The newly inaugurated experiment of holding both Senior and junior Public Speaking finals on the same night proved entirely successful and resulted in an audience larger than is usually attracted by the contests. However, they were amply rewarded for their presence and the speakers were spurred on to greater bursts of eloquence by the well-merited approval granted them. In the -lunior contest a great deal of interest was aroused by the endeavours of the four speakers. After much consultation, necessitated by the fine delivery and excellent subject matter of each of the con- testants, the judges awarded the Middleton medal to Robert XV. Kettle- well whcse illustrated address on the Romance of Printing Ink was well received. C. Wilfred Acker, winner of the silver medal, pressed Kettlewell closely with his speech on the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and disclosed many interesting facts about Canada's Mounties . The other two speakers, Norman C. Phillips who spoke on The New British Empire , and Blake H. Tedman whose subject was Salvage , both aroused much favourable comment and played a large part in the success of the evening. In the Senior contest competition was again very keen and the manner of delivery and quality of subject matter were of a very high standard. Again the judges experienced difficulty in deciding upon the winners but George M. Morrison was hnally declared winner of the VY. H. XYilliams Medal by virtue of his splendid address on a timely topic The St. Lawrence XYaterways . Wyatt C. Irvin won the Literary Society Medal for his thorough treatment of the controversial subject Should the Dominion Government Control Radio Broadcasting . John D. Brunke was particularly effective speaking for IYorld Peace and John T. Jeffries, whose subject was The Stagnation of the XYheat Pool , dealt in a comprehensive manner with this nation-wide economic problem. Congratulations must be extended to all the contestants for their splendid performances and it is to be hoped that there will be a con- tinually increasing patronage of these contests. This year with interest heightened by the donation of a medal by Mr. ul. A. Irwin for Elocution a most successful year is anticipated. VY. C. I. 112

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sc-'GDL News X Eb - J ' X vi, I f Q. W J . QAA. . Al i Z. A71 THE LITERARY SOCIETY IN 1930 Through 1929-30, the Literary Society of the Ilniyersity Schools was able to obtain many prominent lecturers to address the students. Mr. L. H. Baker of the Canadian Geographical Institute presented an illustrated talk on Burma: Mr. XYilfred Halter of the Stratford-Upon- Avon Shakesperian company gave a short account of his early years on the stage and then a few entertaining insights into stage life of to-day: Mr. T. A. Reed of the University of Toronto, lectured on Toronto, past and present, illustrating his address by a great number of engravings and photographs of our city: Mr. G. A. Lasker, of the T. Eaton Co., wound up the summer term with a practical discourse on the opportunities of the business life as against the professional. This year's session opened with the election of officers for the ensuing year. During Canadian Book XYeek we were fortunate to have Mr. I. M. Elson speak on Canadian authors. Mr. Elson is a member of the Canadian Authors Association, a former journalist of the Niagara district, and author of the Scarlet Sash . Following Mr. Elson, came Prof. E. J. Pratt of Victoria College, who lectured on his poem the Roosevelt and the Antinoe . The Literary Society wishes to express in this periodical the thanks of the school to these men for the educational and enlightening half hours for which we are indebted to them. During the past year the inter-form debates were followed with great interest, the junior medal being captured by Bill XYales and Dick Lane upholding IIA, while the senior medal was captured by form VI. represented by J. Y. McCutcheon and A. D. MacDonald. The musical contests were won last year by members of the middle and lower schools, exclusive of the Fifth and Sixth, senior piano, First medal :-B. H. MacKenzie, IIIBQ second medal :-L. G. Brunke, IVA1 junior piano, first medal :W Fraser, IIAg second medal :-W. N. Adamson, IB: junior vocal :-Hodgin, IB, junior violin:fXVright, IC. A. A. 111

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3 ' A ,U -x.,., -3' V .099 0 9' fax' THE SCHOOL DANCE Even the fondest hopes and anticipations were far exceeded by the school dance which featured the month of February. At first, at last. and all between, enjoyment reached heights seldom before attained and the building was transformed into a veritable fairyland where every colour from the rainbow flitted in a monstrous kaleidoscope before the astonished vision. As one entered, the school crest became instantly visible on the stage of the auditorium, illuminated by a brilliant spot-light. At the dancing Hoor the guests were greeted in turn by the patrons and patronesses including Sir Robert and Lady Falconer, Dean and Mrs. Pakenham, Dr. and Mrs. Althouse, Mr. and Mrs. Diltz, Col. and Mrs. Deacon, and Mrs. Crawford. Between dances, the gaily decorated halls led many eager couples on tours of exploration which ranged from library to swimming pool and back again. Tribute must be paid to Bob Falconer for his lighting effects and the dance committee, headed by George Boddington. is to be congratulated for the fine manner in which the varied programme was carried out. About eleven o'clock a refreshing supper was served in the upper hall and amusing favours presented to each lady. After the last dance the happy throng took a reluctant departure and left behind only a pleasant memory of one of the most successful dances in the school's history. C. G. L. THE ANNUAL SCHOUL DANCE i FRIDAY, M.xRcH 13. Due to the large demand for tickets, a list will be opened by the committee on January 12, which must be signed by each student desiring a ticket. The tickets will be given out in the order in which requests are received. They will be held for Old Boys if suitable notice is given. Music will be supplied by Stan St. ,lohn's orchestra. .Im Foi.1.ETT. School Captain. 113