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      "Finally a new school of two rooms was built around 1913. By then I was in the senior room and we had washrooms in the basement." George C.R. Hall's words.

      “Our teacher was a renowned character throughout the area, very strict but fair. Ink spots on the floor or desk were not left for the janitor. The unlucky one who did the mischief cleaned it up and kept at it until Mr. Charles was satisfied. Carving initials on furniture was …

      The school was located beside the current Baptist Community Church (Eldon Road, north of four corners.) It was built in 1913 and destroyed by fire in 1928.

      “This Cadet Officer Training Corps [C.O.T.C.] all ended abruptly with Armistice Day, and there were parades up and down Yonge Street.” George C.R. Hall’s words.

      This photograph of a streetcar and crowd was taken on Armistice Day in Toronto by Dr. George C.R. Hall. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      A photograph taken by Dr. George C.R. Hall of the Armistice Day parade. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      A photo of Dr. George C.R. Hall while he was in medical school. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      Following his internship in Hamilton, Dr. George C.R. Hall interned in the Lying-In Hospital, New York City, from January 1925 to June 1925.

      A photograph of a street in New York City taken by Dr. George C.R. Hall in 1925 while he was interning there. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      While interning in New York, Dr. George C.R. Hall often went to Yankee Stadium to watch Babe Ruth, Walter Johnson, and Lou Gehrig, who were just starting their baseball careers. Picture taken by Dr. George C.R. Hall.

      Built 1913, originally as a two room school, but due to high attendance an extra room was added. Described as “a modern school, with new equipment and an excellent library.”

      Destroyed by fire in March 1928, at a cost of $13,000. Cause of fire unknown. Newspaper clipping revealed that an individual ran into the building and brought out 1500 rounds of ammunition and rifles used by the cadets at the school.

      1915 George C.R. Hall passed the Junior High School Entrance exam. “I remember only a few details of my years at Lindsay Collegiate Institute. Outstanding are not important, but Monday after having been home and if returning by train, a Late By Train slip signed T.A.K. gave credit for full …

      This is a copy of Dr. George C.R. Hall's Junior High School Geography entrance exam from 1915. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      This is a copy of Dr. George C.R. Hall's Junior High School Entrance Exam for Writing in 1915. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      This is Dr. George C.R. Hall's first year medical school report. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      Dr. George C.R. Hall's Medical Degree from the University of Toronto in 1923. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      Dr. George C.R. Hall's certification from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario in 1923. A digital copy of this photo was provided by Marylou Hall as part of a presentation on her family.

      George C.R. Hall’s letter to a fellow I.O.O.F. members. Dr. George C.R. Hall felt so strongly on this issue that he did not consult the I.O.O.F Advisory Board, since he knew they would approve of his action.

      Canadian Prime Minister response to George C.R. Hall’s letter.