^ r ..* 'O Gardiner had been of dynamic per- sonality, a woman of vital force. She had been one of Canada's greatest educationists, more stu- dents for a greater number of years had come under her charges than any other woman in Canada. As Lady principal of a co-educational school, from 100 to 150 young wo- men annually for 41 yea» had been placed under her supervision and care. Her character, ability, per- sonality and reputation had been of such superlative nature, that parents from one end of Canada to the o"ier had sent their daugh- ters to Albert College, they had confidence and trust in Miss Gar- diner. In her life's undertaking, humble and m^est, Miss Gardiner had made an outstanding success, Her Christian character had permeated the lives of those under her care and instruction. Tear-dimmed eyes of thousands of former Albert Col- lege students paid tribute to the Idve those students bore her, Ontario Superintendent Education j Dr. F. W, Merchant of the On-j tario Department of Education, had} been early associated with Miss Gardiner, he was principal of the High School, in which she received her education. Though not later associated with her in work, hfr. knew of the wonderful influence j she had wielded, and hec Side- chosen life work. He remembered her of sunny disposition, tod one who never tolerated a cloud or shadow of impatience. Of the many scholars, who had passed under his instruction, Miss Gardiner had been one of his 25 outstanding pu- pils, who had notably succeeded in their chosen life work. He brought the appreciation of the Department of Education of her work "It is for us to cherish her memory, and be inspired by her example", conclud- ed Dr. Merchant, Ex- May or J. E. Walmsley next paid his brief personal tribute and that of the Tabernacle Church to tne memory of one who had been a devoted member of the congre- gation. Superintendent of Missions The Re?. (Dr.) Bfown, super- intendent of Missions for the United Church of Canada, came to Albert College as a student, the year Miss Gardiner received her appointment to the staff thtre. It had been his privilege to sit in class and be instructed by her. Miss Gardiner had known how to point i out the way to students who were 'striving to serve God. Her's was a noble character, that we have learned to love and esteem. There was no room for sadness today, Miss Gardiner was one of God's trophies. She left an influence of a character of sterling worth in the I lives of thousands of men and wo- men, who had come under her in- struction. "We should today thank Him for the gift of a good woman, I who has served her day and gen- eration", said Dr. Brown in con-} eluding: his tribute. Principal of Albert College The Rev, <Dr.) Charles Bishop, the present head of Albert College, in paying the tribute of the school, to the memory of its late precep- tress, mentioned the great tribute the college and alumni had paid Miss Gardiner 5 years ago last week, when she retired from edu- cational activities. It was one of the rarest tributes ever paid to an educationist in Canada, when 300 of the Alumni from near and far, representing successive decades of her service in the college, gathered to do her honor. Miss Gardiner had devoted her life to the great and honorable profession of teacher. She was as devoted to that profes- sion as any wife or mother to her home and family. She had efxalted her profession to a high place. "The inspiration of her character and career had come to enrich our huumble lives of that profession," Dr. Bishop said in conclusion. C c* </? c 1 ̂ H €.. ~*-°> ivz?, /-:2