Beloved educator inspired hundreds of students at Stratford Collegiate Institute
Charles Alexander “Cam” Mayberry was principal of the Stratford Collegiate Institute for 37 years, from 1890 until his retirement in 1927.
The Beacon-Herald said he was “The dean of all collegiate institute principals in Ontario.” He was retiring “after a lifetime of service devoted to the educational interests of this city and the province.”
The Stratford board of education, in recognition of the contribution made by Mr. Mayberry “and as compensation for his years of service, unanimously agreed to a pension of superannuation of $1,500 per year.”
The Beacon-Herald Continued: “Almost like a bolt from the blue, thousands of citizens and former students receive Mr. Mayberry’s decision to retire from the position in which he has so long been honored and esteemed. It came in the nature of a complete surprise. With it came the realization that at last the board was to lose a great teacher and the man, who, respected and honored by all, had carried throughout each succeeding year the responsibility that the position of principal entailed. ”
Board chairman Harry Wigglesworth paid tribute to the man who, for 37 years, had guided the destinies of the collegiate institute. “Just 45 years ago Mr. Mayberry came to Stratford, fresh from college, strong, virile, enthusiastic about his work. Forty-five years have passed and in that intervening space of time hundreds of boys and girls have gone from the Stratford Collegiate Institute. Throughout it all, Mr. Mayberry has remained an inspiring teacher, a sincere friend to all who knew him, a wise counsellor and a just administrator.”
One of his outstanding students was John Cunningham McLennan, who was recognized in his day as one of the greatest scientists in the world. A physicist, McLennan (1867-1935) was knighted in the same year he died. Another of Mayberry’s distinguished students was Agnes Macphail, who, in 1921, became Canada’s first female member of Parliament.
Mayberry was a commanding figure on the streets of Stratford. He was tall, erect, silver-haired and projected strength of purpose in his countenance. Bruce Stapleton, a Stratford artist, painted Mayberry’s portrait. He was another of Mayberry’s students.
For more of the story, click www.streetsofstratford.ca and select Mayberry Place.
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Beloved educator inspired hundreds of students at Stratford Collegiate Institute
Charles Alexander “Cam” Mayberry was principal of the Stratford Collegiate Institute for 37 years, from 1890 until his retirement in 1927.
The Beacon-Herald said he was “The dean of all collegiate institute principals in Ontario.” He was retiring “after a lifetime of service devoted to the educational interests of this city and the province.”
The Stratford board of education, in recognition of the contribution made by Mr. Mayberry “and as compensation for his years of service, unanimously agreed to a pension of superannuation of $1,500 per year.”
The Beacon-Herald Continued: “Almost like a bolt from the blue, thousands of citizens and former students receive Mr. Mayberry’s decision to retire........
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