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

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THE TWIG Pzxmmr Assocumom A YQ 5 The U.T.S. Parents' Association was organized in i920 to promote the interests of the Schools in every way and to enable the parents to become acquainted with one another and with the masters. f Since then the Association has occupied a prominent place in the life of the school. The sincere interest and the generous finan- cial assistance of the parents have improved the athletic, music, and library facilities, and have given opportunities fully appreciated by the pupils. At the autumn meeting the Association assisted the Old Boys and the present pupils in presenting a portrait of Dr. Althouse to the Schools. The Executive is anxious that all members, particularly those who have joined this year, should attend our next meeting which will be held during the winter term. The pupils are to be congratulated upon their fine annual magazine, and the parents are confident that the staff of The Twig will this year present an issue worthy of the twentv-fifth anniversary of the founding of the Schools. Robt. A. Bryce. c.s.-...ut Q THE ANNUAL MEETING On November lst, the Parents' Associa- tion, in conjunction with the Old Boys' Association and the School, held its Annual Meeting, at which the outstanding event was the unveiling of a portrait of Dean Althouse, our former Headmaster. This is the first time in the history of the School that these three organizations have met together, and the occasion was a splendid success. The meeting opened with some remarks by the retiring president of the Parents' Associa- tion, Mr. W. C. Kettlewell, in which he touched briefly on the School activities dur- ing the past year. Dr, Boddington, the honorary secretary-treasurer, read the nom- inations for officers for the ensuing year, and then Mr. Bryce, the new president, took the chair.

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THE TWIG Henry Job Crawford Scholarship fthe gift of Dr. T. lVl. Porterj for Classics-G. M. C, Dale. Special Prize in British History of Lower School-P. Dickinson. Douglas lVlilnes Memorial Prize in Form 4--K. Rotenberg. Maurice Cody Prize in Modern History of Upper School-D. B. Hicks. The The The The The The The The il. F. Vanlivery Senior Prize in English Composition-B, W. Hall. J. F. VanE.Very Junior Prize in English Composition-H. G. K. Ambrose. Nesbitt Gold Medal-M. E.. W. C-ooderham. Nesbitt Silver lVledal-Jas. A. Renwick. W. R. Nesbitt Extempore Public Speaking-C. Graham Sanderson. Middleton Public Speaking Medal-Jas. Alexander. Senior Public Speaking Medal-C. Graham Sanderson. Junior Public Speaking Medal-John Rhind. 5. x X X .:s.s:. l ' A , It as t- , . ,,vs.1q,if12Qg:jiv,'i .19 .- 5 ,I 1 1344 fy .zf - K L LSL: 1 t'f.3.1.is. . sau ci ' .fn ' ' . Q. ,Q 5 5 Q sa 5 'E?fil1l '51 'A ,NL-t 455 sfiiifaif , sa s-iii-Q1 s . 1 Kristi? 15 3573 W QQIEYYQS , fefmggifiuzg a53?? ,g1 Mori.. '1- ' , Z4 . ,,..:! . Zia - Msgs:-532 Rl.-XYUR Klooiziz D. B. JXRRISTRONG F. C. FRENVER Prfxicirnf, Lifwcrry Nm-iffy Sf-lmnl fifljlfllfll TYTIY'-I77'PSlfil'IIf, .itlilvfic .lx.w4'ia11i01L 248

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THE T WIC Mr. Frank Oldfield favoured the audience with the first of his two groups of songs. His generosity and excellent renditions will long be remembered. The unveiling of the portrait of Dean Althouse was the main event of the eve- ning. On behalf of Parents, Old Boys and the School, lVlr. Armstrong, president of the Old Boys, presented the portrait to the Dean in appreciation of all that he had done for the School during his period as Head- master. ln accepting the portrait, the Dean spoke highly of the Staff, to whom he .attributed the success of the School. He referred to the late Professor H. Crawford's scorn of the tawdryu, to Dr. Porter's unfailing interest in the boys, to Professor T. Craw- ford's success in making mathematics so interesting, and to Professor W. E.. Mac- pherson's ability to make history and books so fascinating to school boys. Dr. Althouse presented the portrait to the University and it was accepted by Dr. Cody who added his words of praise for the Staff's interest in the boys and for their insistence on industry. Mr. Lewis, in a few words, welcomed Parents and Old Boys, assuring them of the Staffs appreciation of their continued in- terest in the School. Tasty refreshments in the libraries and a brief period of dancing brought the enjoy- able evening to a close. THE LITERARY SOCIETY ln 1934-35, the Literary Society was un- usually active. Highly interesting, illustrated lectures were delivered by Prof. Chant and Dean Fitzgerald of The University of Toronto, and a representative of the Pro- vincial Fire lVlarshal's Office. Among others, we enjoyed a most jovial address by The division of the school into three sec- tions, for particular interests, has proved most successful, and will be continued. A prospective programme is being outlined for the coming year, and it is to be hoped that the variety and interest of the speakers may attain the same successful standard of the Paddy Slater, author of The Yellow Briar. past year. THE SCHOOL DANCE The annual school dance will be held either on the Zlst or the 28th of February. Plans are in progress to make this year's At Home a real success. Please watch for the opening of the ticket sale in order to procure your tickets promptly. The Dance Committee. 30