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The popularity felt for this institution was never in more evidence, than when in 1894, and Old Boys' reunion was held. Over 400, hailing from all parts of the country attended the gathering. There were many assistant teachers, who identified themselves with the school, during the principalship of Mr. Firth. Among those who were responsible for the work in the preparatory department, was Miss Jane Weatherald, a sister of the Canadian Poetess, Ethelwyn Weatherald. Among the names of teachers who trained the pupils during this period, may be mentioned: J. G. Lorriman B.A., Miss Swansea B.A., Lr. R. Halnam B.A., John C. Taylor, Geo. Murray, Mr. Jackman, Mr. Andrew Stevenson, Mr. Mercer in the Commercial Department, Mr. Ira A. Lawrence, later Supt. of Schools in North Battleford, Mr. Taylor, F. M. Chapman, B.A., Miss Martin, Miss Alma Cronk, Miss MacGillivray of Whitby, a teacher in Painting in the Art Department, Miss Morris A.T.C.M. in the Music Department. One distinguished a Quaker library in that institution. He has also made provision for filing data of all kinds relating to Quakers in Canada wherein the further details of this period can be found by the inquirer. There were many graduates from Pickering College in Pickering who have made their mark in the various professions. Among these may be mentioned Prof. Fred Tracy, Toronto University, Prof. Barker, John Hopkins University, Prof. C. W. Wright, School of Practical Science, Toronto, J. D. A. Tripp, Professor of Music, Vancouver, Dr. Samuel Lamoraux, Dr. Layfayette Woodruff, Dr. Arthur Dorland of Western University and his wife, Rev. Howard Clark of the New England States, Dr. John Dorland of California, Rev. Clarmont Grant of Jamaica, Fred Harris and Joe Harris ex-M. P., Toronto, and George McDonald of Texas oil fields. For many years, the administrative work of the College was handled by the late A. S. Rogers of Toronto, Quaker trustees from various sections of the province formed the board. The carrying out of the details of operating a boarding school with its endless planning and purchases for the feeding of such a large school, was for a long time previous to the fire, handled most efficiently by Miss Sarah Dale, a member of a prominent pioneer family of Friends in Pickering Township. The building of the splendid Gymnasium was due to the financial assistance of the Rogers families in Toronto. It was felt by the many old students and by many of the old friends of the school that the resolution to move the College from its commanding position on the hill above was a mistake. However, the college at Newmarket has made a great contribution to the educational influences of Canada. But the spirit of the old Co-ed school in Pickering will live long in the hearts of a few generations. Mr. F. M. Chapman. Jan. 1954. Picture #1 (upper left): Pickering College, Built in 1875, Burned in 1905 Picture #2 (lower left): Pickering College Picture #3 (lower middle): Marjorie Rogers Picture #4 (lower right): M. F. Chapman