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

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' ,, -1' i' 'E' ' my 0 f'f'T2'W6 w- Q A FAREWELL AND A WELCOME As the last school term drew to a close we learned with deep regret that Mr. A. C, Lewis was leaving our portals, just as it seemed that he had settled into a permanent niche in the school organization. During his short stay Mr. Lewis had endeared himself to every boy, not only by his concise, cheerful manner of teaching but also by the hearty interest that he took in the school sports. To Mr. Lewis in his new position as principal of East York High School we extend best wishes for success, wishes tinged nevertheless, with a shade of regret at his departure. In the vacancy left by the resignation of Mr. Lewis the school was extremely fortunate in obtaining the services of one who could so ad- equately fill it and we wish to tender a hearty welcome to Mr. A. G. Croal, M.A., B.Paed., as he takes his place in our midst. Mr. Croal graduated from Queens Vniversity in 1921 and in 1922 was a student at the O.C.E. course at TITS. During the intervening eight years he has been teaching with success first at Kitchener and later at ,larvis C.I. Now, in 1930, he returns to the scene of his first teaching instruction, trans- formed from a novice to an expert. May his sojourn with us be long and successful. J, cz, R. i DRAMATICS Old Boys, did you take part in any of the following plays? A Night At An Inn , Augustus Does His Bit , The Hand of Siva , Mid- summer Night's Dream , Action , Count of Segradan, MacTavish Prize Play , Macbeth , Rising of the Moon , The Pot Boiler , School House in 1S30 , Abraham Lincoln , Pure Hokum , ldus Martiae , Brothers in Arms , King of the Golden Isles , Alison's Lad , The Dear Departed , Camp Owatagipn, The Exchange , or in any others presented by the Dramatic Club that we may have forgotten? If so you are invited to a special performance of our latest play some evening during Christmas week. This affair is by way of being a little re-union and the faithful will partake once more of the refreshments long associated with dress rehearsals. Please communicate 115

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6 , lt' - 'E' ' :T mv .0 gg, 9 . U.T.S. ORCHESTRA During the past year, the ll.T.S. Orchestra completed its third successful season under the capable leadership of Mr. Alvin C. VVhite. Rehearsals were held on Tuesday and Friday afternoons and much assistance was lent by a few interested O.C.E. students. The Orchestra performed at meetings of the Parents' Association and of the Literary Society and contributed to the programme of the O.C.E. production of Le 'Voyage de M. Perrichonn. This year the graduation of many of the more experienced members has left numerous gaps, but Davis and Hogarth form a nucleus around which the new recruits are woven. Mr. White has offered to lend various instruments to the boys and moreover, to instruct them free of charge. This is a very generous offer and will no doubt be used to advantage. The members of the Orchestra join with the whole school in mourning the sudden death of Neville Mould, one of the outstanding musicians of the school and who held much promise of future greatness in this line. The l'.T.S. Orchestra is indebted to Mr. A. B. Coleman, an Old Boy of the school, and to Mr. lYm. Henwood, the father of an Dld Boy for their co-operation in securing instruments. The generosity of the U.T.S. Parents' Association which made possible the purchase of these instru- ments, is gratefully acknowledged. ' G. H. THE ANNUAL MEMORIAL SERVICE The Annual Memorial Service was held in the school auditorium during the morning of the 11th of November and was honoured by the presence of the Rev. Trevor Davis, D.D., who spoke on Peace, Honour and Sacrifice with a depth of feeling. The observance of two minutes silence followed by the Last Post and the Reveille was a fitting tribute to the fallen. J. G. R. ll4

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, A U ' Q xv Q-1-ll -1' FW lime, 9. fs: with Brough MacPherson, 172 XYalmer Road, Kingsdale 88-112, if you are coming. Pk lk Sk ak lk Brothers in Arms , by Merrill Denison, King of the Golden Isles , by Lord Dunsany, and Camp Owatagipu by Mrs. Sandaford. were the three plays put on by the Dramatic Club during 1930. E. XY. Scythes was awarded the medal for acting, and XY. C. Irvin the award for back stage work. Special mention must be made of the faithful service of F. E. Coombs as stage manager. DR. PORTER'S BANQUET March brings us nasty. inclement weather, but all is forgiven. as Dr. Porter's annual banquet looms on the horizon laden with good fellowship. and good cheer. Un the twenty-second of March this year, at six p,m.. the lucky ones invaded the familiar assembly hall minus the accustomed reticence of a Monday morning. Slightly later everyone was seated in the cafeteria. and what a dinner it was. Interest in the occasion was intensified by the fact that it was Dr. I'orter's birthday. 1Yith a heatitic smile he greeted here and there his ex-pupils who had now achieved fame by winning coveted scholarships. Qf course after-dinner speeches were the order of the evening. Sir Robert Falconer was brief and inspiring. and Dean I'akenham added his sound advice. No one was allowed a wordy harangue, and in quick succession, Mr. If. C. Deacon. Dr. Rod Smylie, the popular hockey coach, Dr. fklthouse, Dr. Boddington, Mr, F. Corrigan. Dr. Copp and Mr. Rl. XY. Althouse were heard from, fre- quently provoking the attentive listeners to hearty laughter. An old friend whose few words wei'e appreciated. was Mr. Perry. once instructor in art at this school, Canon Cody was out of town and his absence was felt. Perhaps the most surprising features of the evening were the excellent exteinpore speeches by the old boys and the leaders of the various sport activities. The midget hockey team came in for a large share of praise on their recent success. At 10 o'clock the convivial group broke up with three cheers for Dr. Porter on every lip, 1Yhat an inducement to do something creditable- Dr. I'orter's banquet. li. C. S. 116