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CONTENTS

Vol. XLiIII. Guelph, April, 1931. No. 9.

Frontispiece—The (Dairy Building .

Editorial .

The Development of the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists . H. L. Trueman. •

Another Successful iGraduate .

Glemburn Farms ... K. Deacon, ’SO.

“As the Twig is Bent.” . A Correspondent. i The Optporunity is Yours Why Not Make Use of it- . Prof. W. T. Squirrel. i• 1 The Canadian Sheep Industry . Ailumni .

The Fifty-fifty Clubs .

Club Reports, 1930-31 .

Review of Athletics .

The Public Speaking Contest .

An Impression of Schubert' .

Letters to the Editor .

Macdonald .

Macdonald Hall Examination Results ....

The New Power House .

The 0. A. C. Review is published by the students of the Ontario Agricultural College Students’ Publishing Association, ten months of the year.

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W. J. GARNETT, ’32, Editor-in-Chief. N. H. WASS. ’33, P. W. T. LUCAS, ’32, Associate Editors. D. J. McTAGGART, ’32, Livestock C. E. MIGHTON, ’31, Biology J. H. BOYCE, ’32, Agronomy W. K. HARTLEY, ’31, Alumni M. P. GLOVER, ’31, Horticulture D. C. McARTHUR. B.S.A., Alumni P. J. SERFONTEIN, ’31, Poultry P. A. PITT1S ’33, Athletics K. C. REYNOLDS, ’31, Dairy D h. HASSAKB, College Life. H. H. BRYANT, ’31, Apiculture P. JEROME, ’32, Illustrator L. J. LaPOINTE, ’31, Chemistry A. W. TAYLOR, ’31, Advertising MISS L. A. BISSON, Sr. Mac. Rep. MISS M. NEWBERRY, Jr. Mac. Rep. MISS P. MARSHALL, Mac. Hall Locals.

Slur Kb Astir a ITH this issue we wish to bring to the attention of our readers a change in the O.A.C. Review Constitution, which will go into m effect as soon as possible. It will be remembered that, last Fall, a committee was formed to investigate and report on what appeared to be a failing enterprise in which students and graduates alike had lost all interest. Various sug¬ gestions had been put forward as to how interest could be revived, and the committee finally decided to make the following recommendations: “That, in view of the advance the Ontario Agricultural College is now making along cultural as well as scientific lines, it is highly desirable that the tone and quality of the O.A.C. Review be vastly improved, if it is to have the wide circulation it could and should have. To achieve this end, they feel that active co-operation with the Alumni and Faculty would be a decided advantage in obtaining material for publication, and to give a continuity to the policy of the magazine, which has been lacking in the past. They therefore recommend the formation of an Editorial Board, consisting of the retiring student editor, the incoming editor and the Associate editor, a member of the Alumni Association, and a member of the Faculty, to direct the policy of the magazine under the chairmanship of the student editor. They also recommend that the outgoing staff make it their business to discover and elect the most suitable men to take the positions they vacate..’’ • . .. 422 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

These two recommendations have been approved by the Students’ Council, and Mr. D. C. McArthur was elected to the Board at the Annual Meeting of the Alumni Association held in Toronto recently. The Faculty member has yet to be appointed. The members of the Board will meet monthly and by next fall it is hoped they will have outlined a programme which will meet with the approval of all subscribers, and lead to the steady improvement from year to year which is so much more desirable than the spasmodic productions of the past, outstanding good though many of them have been. STUDENT ELECTIONS. It was the intention of the present Editor when he assumed office to leave discussion of student problems to the editorial columns and the front page of the weekly paper—the OACIS. As this organ tem¬ porarily ceased publication last month, and as this is the last issue of the Review to appear before the majority of the students leave for the summer it may not be out of place perhaps to record several pro¬ posed changes in student elections. There is a decided movement on foot to have all student elections take place in the spring. This appears a logical time to have them, in order to give the major executives some time to make plans for their year in office during the summer. It has been turned down in the past on the grounds that the presidents of the various societies who come from the fourth year have not the time to spend on extra-curricular activities during their last spring term. If this is the general opinion of the various presidents, and if they feel they cannot turn the majority of the work over to their vice-presidents, the only solution to the prob¬ lem appears o be to elect the presidents from the third year, and let fourth year men hold office in an advisory capacity. A letter which appeared in the last issue of the OACIS deserves comment. The writer recommended that no one student be allowed to hold more than one major executive position in a single year. It is de¬ sirable that as many students as possible get executive experience while at College, and there can be no valid reason for allowing one man to hold several positions however capable he is. He also advocated that the Freshmen, who make up more than 50 per cent, of the electorate, should have no say in the election of any but their own representatives. They cannot be expected to become acquainted with the necessary qualifications for a major position in a single year, and consequently should not be allowed to vote. We heartily agree with these sugges¬ tions. OVERCROWDED COURSES. A topic which has probably aroused more discussion than any other during the past year is the excessive number of subjects we are THE O. A. C. REVIEW 423 required to take during the last two years of the degree course. These require attendance at lectures and laboratory periods from 8.45 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. and in some cases 5.30 p.m. on five or six days of the week, and leave little or no time for outside reading. We are accused of giving too much of our spare time to non-worthwhile extra-curricular activties, but surely this is a natural reaction against too much spoon feeding during lecture periods. Education is supposed to teach us to think, but we do not ge time to think when we are hurried from one lecture room to another, day in and day out. No less an authority than the great Dr. Johnson expressed himself as follows on the subject of study: “Idleness is a disease which must be combated; but I would not advise a rigid adherence to a particular plan of study. I myself have never persisted in any plan for two days together. A man ought to read just as inclination leads him; for what he reads as a task will do him little good. A young man should read five hours a day, and so may acquire a great deal of knowledge. A SPECIAL APPEAL.

In wishing Godspeed and a successful summer to those students who are leaving as soon as examinations, are over, we would ask them to give at least a thought to the Review, and what it should contain before the Fall. Ask any graduates you may happen to meet to de¬ scribe their experiences since they graduated, and make it clear to them that we are anxious to retain as many contacts as possible with them. Students scatter to all parts of the Dominion, and their own experience would, we feel sure, be of interest to many.

The late Lord Curzon, of Kedleston, once penned the following lines: “One of the most remarkable phenomena In life is the care¬ lessness with which people observe that which is daily and even hourly under their eyes, either paying no attention to it because it is so familiar, or failing to enquire from sheer lack of interest or curiosity.”' Add to these the inability or the unwillingness of people to put their experiences on record and you have a word picture of a state of affairs which is a decided bar to progress. The magazine published by the largest Agricultural College in the British Empire is by no means the best. It is our business to remedy the situation. 124 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW The Development of the Canadian Society of Technical Agriculturists Howard L. Trueman

Xo account of mine could equal in interest the brief statement of the origins of the C. S. T. A., in the words of the late General Secretary, Mr. F. H. Grindley. X October 10, 1919, a committee of five agricultural graduates met at 110 Gloucester Street, Ottawa, to consider ways and means of or¬ “0 ganizing a professional body of agricultural workers similar to other existing bodies of engineers, doctors, architects, lawyers, etc. The first step taken by the committee was to obtain the opinions of representative men in Can¬ ada as to the need for such an organization, the work which it might be able to do and the manner in which it should be organized. The men approached in this way were the Deputy Ministers of Agriculture, the Deans of the various agricultural colleges and a certain number of men in public life who had been closely associated with agricultural education. The result of this enquiry was an absolutely unanimous expression of opinion in favour of organizing some such body in Canada/'' With this support behind them, the central committee proceeded at once with the appointment of provincial and local committees, the printing of propaganda and the enrolment of charter members. Between January 1st and June 1st, 1920, 417 members joined the Society, paying a fee of $5.00 to do so. The Organizing Convention was held at Ottawa from June 2nd to June 4th, 1920, under the Chairmanship of Dr. L. S. Klinck, the first President of the Society. The Constitution and By-laws of the Society were adopted, certain committees appointed and operating policies laid down. The first difficulty confronting the new organization was a financial one. All the charter members’ fees had been spent on the organizing convention and an effort to secure a Federal grant had failed. An appeal to the members for further financial assistance brought an additional $5.00 from practically all of them. But new members were joining slowly and there was no cohesion am ng those who had already joined. Local branches were urgently needed and some publicity medium was imperative. At this stage the Industrial and Educational Publishing Company of Garden- vale. P. Q., came to the rescue. They intended to publish the first issue of a new journal called "Scientific Agriculture’’ in January, 1921, and wanted the C.S.T.A. (then and now the popular abbreviation for Canadian Society of Technical Agri¬ culturists) to adopt it as their official organ, taking complete control of the editorial policy. This the Society was glad to do. Its headquarters were re¬ moved from Ottawa to Gardenvale on October 1st, 1920, and the General Secret¬ ary became also Editor of the new magazine. The publishers immediately sent the General Secretary, as Editor, to each of the provinces to promote the circulation of “Scientific Agriculture/’ and he took THE 0. A. C. REVIEW 425-

advantage of this opportunity to meet the scattered members of the C. S. T. A. and to organize them into local branches in accordance with the by-laws. When his journey was completed in January, 1921, and the first issue of “Scientific Agriculture” was published, there were tweleve branches of the Society in Can¬ ada, and at least one in each province. A thirteenth branch was organized in March, 1921. Through these branches and through the columns of the magazine it was possible to conduct further propaganda work and when the first annual convention was held at Winnipeg in June, 1921, the membership had increased to 557. At this stage the affairs of the C. S. T. A. were in fairly satisfactory con¬ dition. Membership was increasing, the local branches were active, standing com¬ mittees were doing useful work, and a monthly magazine was publishing a number of excellent articles as well as serving as a connecting link between the centraL office and the membership body. Dr. Klinck was elected to a second term as President. This happy state of affairs was short-lived. At the end of June, the pub¬ lishers of “Scientific Agriculture” decided that the magazine was a commercial failure and ceased publication. The Editor was given due notice that his services were not required. An emergency meeting of the available officers of the Soc¬ iety was called to consider a very depressing situation. All were of the opinion that an official organ was vital to the Society and that without one the members would soon lose interest and resign from the organization. To continue publica¬ tion under Society ownership was an expensive undertaking and the experience- of a commercial publication house during the previous six months was not en¬ couraging. In spite of these apparent obstacles, the decision was made to re¬ sume publication of “Scientific Agriculture” as soon' as possible. The Society as¬ sumed ownership of the magazine on July 15th, 1921. The former publishers agreed to become the printers. The General Secretary remained as Editor and also acted as Advertising Manager. It was realized that unless the revenue from advertising could be made to cover the cost of publication, the magazine would have to be discontinued again.. The first issue under the Society ownership (Volume II, No. 1) appeared on September 1st, 1921. By the end of the calendar year four issues had been published, each one at a loss. But the advertising revenue was steadily increas¬ ing and publication was continued regularly. This was undoubtedly the most discouraging period in the Society's history. The danger peak, however, was passed early in 1922 and the magazine became profitable. Outstanding debts were gradually paid off and when the year ended on May 31st, 1922, the Society was free of liabilities, it had a small credit balance and the total membership had in¬ creased slightly to 583. It may be safely said that the period between June, 1920, and June, 1922, ‘ was always dangerous to the existence of the C. S. T. A. Had it not been for the confidence and persistence of its officers, and the faithful support given by the membership body, it would undoubtedly have closed its doors and made its 4 426 THE O. A. C. REVIEW

apologies. But in June, 1922, it was safely through this period and ready to con¬ tinue its development. The headquarters were removed back to Ottawa in Aug¬ ust, 1922, and have been maintained there since that time. The Modern Press at Ottawa became the printers of ‘'Scientific Agriculture”, and the first issue of Volume III was published promptly on September 1st, 1922/' The Society has now passed through its first ten years of existence, and the early problems of organization have been overcome. We now have a Society of over 1200 members representing every province in Canada, and drawn from every institution and department taking an active part in the development of agriculture. In the latter part of this first decade three developments took place which have given the Society a very high standing. The first of these was an improvement in the official journal, “Scientific Agriculture.” About four years ago it was decided to increase the size of this journal and make it a suitable medium for the publication of technical papers which, up to this time, had been going to other technical journals in Canada and the United States. This idea met with a quick response from Departments of Agriculture, Agricultural Colleges, and from the National Research Council. These agencies made grants toward the printing of technical papers, and with the increased amount of commercial advertising which was secured, the Society was able to provide space for a steadily increasing number of Canadian contri¬ butions. At the present time the magazine is made up several months in advance and the variety of contributions is steadily increasing. Practically all the Ex¬ periment Station libraries in the United States, and many of the libraries in Europe, Asia and South America subscribe regularly to “Scientific Agriculture.” This development has meant a great deal to the Society as it is our main means of making ourselves known in the other countries of the world. The second development was the establishment of the Society in suitable headquarters. In the first few years of its existence funds were not available for paying a very high rental for an office nor could we purch^e much in the way of office furniture. In the early part of 1929, under the leadership, of Mr. Thomas Bradshaw, then President of the Massey-Harris Company, a group of manufacturers raised a fund to establish the Society in suitable headquarters for a period -of five years. This included the purchase of sufficient furniture for two offices, a board room and a large lounge room. The firms contributing were: Massey-Harris Company, Lake of the Woods Milling Company, J. I. Case Threshing Machine Company, Ogilvie Flour Mills Company, Western Can¬ ada Flour Mills Company, Deere and Company, International Harvester Com¬ pany, International Milling Company. These headquarters, located directly op¬ posite the West Block of the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa, are giving the Society splendid service. The rooms are used for C. S. T. A. Board Meetings, Meetings of the Eastern Ontario Local, and for many Dominion-wide Committee Meetings, where committees of federal and provincial technical agriculturists de- srie to meet on neutral ground and in congenial surroundings. Visitors from mother countries come to the headquarters to make contact with the C. S. T. A. and ask for letters of introduction to men in the various Provinces. THE O. A.

The third development was the securing of scholarship funds for the purpose of assisting the members to get further training. The T. Eaton Company very genefously granted $3,000 a year for a period of three years. Thirteen men were given the privilege of assistance from this fund and in all cases their contribution to Canadian agriculture is highly creditable. The International Educational As¬ sociation gave the Society a grant of $4,000 for the purpose of making a survey of the facilities for graduate study in Agriculture in Canada. This survey was conducted by Dr. R. Newton of the University of Alberta, was printed and is anuually distributed to all senior students in agriculture in Canada, through the facilities of this grant. The C. S. T. A. expects to maintain a scholarship fund for the use of its members. These three developments have placed the Society in a very strong position to enter the second decade of its existence. Old misunderstandings regarding the purposes and policies of the Society have been gradually worn away and it is now generally recognized that it exists as a service organization for its mem¬ bers. It conducts an employment service, putting members in touch with various Civil Service and commercial positions. It conducts a Text Book Club which allows members a 20% discount on the purchase of text books. Many members save annually considerably more than their membership fee of $5.00 a year. The arrangement which permits senior students to join for a fee of $3 the first year, and does not require from them the initiation fee of $5.00 if they become regular members at the expiration of their student membership year, is most generous and draws a considerable number of each year’s graduates into the ranks of the Society. The annual conventions which are held in a different province each year have covered the dominion and have given hundreds of members an opportunity to become acquainted with the technical men of other provinces. The dominion government gives financial assistance in securing scientists from other countries to address sessions of the general convention each year. Through affiliation with the C. S .T. A. several technical groups have built up organizations of their own and the Society is sponsoring the development of these national groups which in many cases have been minority branches of the various American technical Societies: thus at Guelph next June we hope to see the organization of a Soil Science group, the first programme being sponsored by the Chemistry Depart¬ ment of the O. A. C. Standing committees of the Society are at work on prob¬ lems of administration relating to extension, research and marketing. Plans for the 1931 convention at Guelph are well under way. It is expected that this will be ithe largest convention we have ever held. In addition to sessions at Guelph there will be a trip to Niagara Falls nd a session at the Horticultural Experimental Station at Vineland. The various O. A. C. classes are planning re-unions on the last day of the convention, June 26th, and it is expected that alumni day will be on the 27th. One feature of the convention will be the un¬ veiling of a portrait of the late General Secretary, Frederick Hugh Grindley. The Society undoubtedly owes its existence -to the energy and perseverance of this 428 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW man. The C. S. T. A. was the fruit of his life's work. As one looks back now over the Tiles of correspondence an dthe reports which he wrote, it is easy to see that he had not only energy and perseverance, but vision and sound common sense. He largely cast the mould from which the Society has been formed and through it he has left his mark on Canadian agriculture. Another Succesful Graduate COMMERCIAL RUBBER PRODUCTION IN MEXICO

Yet -another graduate of the O.A.C. has suceeded in making his name famous in the field of scientific research. Dr. W. B. McCallum, Chief Botanist of the American Rubber Producers Inc., after twenty years of painstaking research work has succeeded in pro¬ ducing rubber in commercial quantities from the guayule plant, a form of Mexican sage brush. Sponsors of this experiment see the future reclamation of 130,000 square miles of desert in California, Arizona, -and New Mexico. Dr. McCallum is the son of the late Alex. McCallum, who was Bursar at the O.A.C. for over twenty years. His boyhood was spent at the College in the house now known as Watson Hall. He graduated from the College in 1894. in the Agriculture Option, and was on the Col¬ lege staff for several years under Dr. Harriston, (lately President of Macdonald College, Que.) It is interesting to note that Prof. Graham, of

DR. W. B. McCALLUM the Poultry Department, graduated in thR Chief Botanist of the Ameri- can Rubber Producers Inc. (‘lass After a post-graduate course at Ames College, Ohio, Dr. McCallum took his Ph.D. in Plant Morphology at Chicago University, spending some years on the staff doing research work. He went from there to the University of Tucson, Arizona, as Professor of Botany, but stayed only a year or two, when he left to devote his full time to research and experimental work- in growing the guayule plant for the production of rubber, resulting in the wonderful operation becoming.so successful. He has had many different nurseries scat¬ tered throughout Mexico, Arizona, California, trying to locate the best ch mate, soil, etc., suitable for growing the plant. . He is at present in Mexico, where his nurseries have been destroyed again and again during revolutions in that country. Mr. Frank McCallum, a bro ther of Dr. McCallum, is working in conjunction with him. He was also a College boy, assisting his father in the Bursar’s office. Dr. McCallum has three sons attending Stanford University in California. the oldest having graduated last fall. Ill r j. A, C HE View 42!) Glenburn Farms K. Deacon, ’30 IN 1916, Colonel F. H. Deacon, a Toronto broker with a large family and a natural liking for the country, was in search of a place where his numer¬ ous youngsters could spend the summer. Healthy, attractive surround¬ ings, away from crowded summer resorts, was the primary objective. A farm seemed to be the logical solution. To qualify for the job the farm must have trees and running water and must be reasonably close to Toronto. In the fall, near Unionville and within twenty miles of Toronto, Colonel Deacon located and purchased two farms which gave him a block of two hun¬ dred acres, the first unit of what is now known as Glenburn Farms. In 1919 and 1922 further purchases to the North and South trebled the original area. About one hundred and fifty acres of the six hundred are woodland and pasture. This land is situated mainly along the five small streams which entei the place. Not content with the large acreage of woodland already on the farm, Colonel Deacon has gone in quite extensively for reforestation. Over 38,000 trees, mostly pines, have been set out in the past ten or eleven years Much unprofitable pasture land has thus been utilized. On the farm first purchased a compact group of four bungalows connected by covered passages was built somewhat after the plan of the war-time officers’ quarters at Camp Borden. This little settlement, overlooking a fair-size stream, has become the summer home of Colonel Deacon and his family. Thr- stream has been dammed and expands into a small pond below the bungalows, thus affording a convenient spot for a refreshing dip. The buildings on the farm at the time of purchase were just there and no more. Several had to be torn down and replaced, while all the others re¬ quired extensive alterations. In two barns it was found necessary to thor¬ oughly brace the frame and to tie with steel the bulging walls before they could be considered strong enough to support the roof under all conditions Both of these barns had new foundations built under them and the entire stables remodelled. The preseni: buildings are in four units and well located for convenience There is running water in each group. Tavo groups consisting of three houses and tAvo sets of barn buildings, the latter housing over one hundred cattle and ten horses, are connected to a gravity system. This system is fed by a spring near the highest point on the farm. The stables of the four units can accom¬ modate eighteen horses and eightv-one cattle, exclusive of the animals in the fifty-fwe roomy box stalls. Prior to the acquisition of the farm by its present oAvner. the crops left a great deal to be desired. One block of tAvo hundred acres had been rented for at least thim^-three successive ATears and another of seventv acres for seventAT-five A*ears. Mustard, chicoiw and numerous other Aveeds thrived in 480 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

The gentlemen, from left to right, are:—Col. F. H. Deacon; Hon. R. AYeir, Federal Minister of Agriculture; Col. T. L. Kennedy, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, and T. E. Atilscn, President of the Wilson Packing Co., Chicago. The picture was taken at the Royal Winter Fair, and it also shows (from left to right) Glenburn Field Marshall, Grand Champion Shorthorn Bull; Tam o’ Glenburn, Grand Champion steer, and Edellyn Favorite, Senior Champion Shorthorn Bull. These animals won for Col Deacon, the first two being sons of Edellyn Favorite. the rich, heavy clay to clay loam soil. On still another portion of the farm, the summer before its inclusion as part of Glenburn the crop not being worth the trouble of harvesting was left standing in the fields. Since then, as a result of constant attention including regular cultivation and a great deal of hand pulling, the weeds have been losing their grip Col¬ onel Deacon when on the farm has made it his special job to lead'a small army and chemicals have reduced the weeds to a pulling proposition, there you will find this little band trying to remove the last unwelcome visitor. On several occasions the resulting crops have won first both in the fie! 1 and in the bag. Peas and alsike grown on Glenburn Farms have climbed as high as second place at the International Grain and Hay Show. However, any recognition Glenburn has won in the agricultural world is not for crops but for Shorthorns and in recent years the cattle have received more attention than the land. Even the Yorkshire swine which had for nearly thirteen years been part of the organization, in 1929 had to move out to make room for more cattle. In the development of this herd many common mistakes have been made and the beginner could take several lessons from its history. Colonel Deacon had always been a lover of Shorthorns and the two pure¬ bred cows with their calves, purchased in 1918, just had to belong to this breed. The other stalls at that time were filled with steers being fed over winter. These steers were weighed at regular intervals and their gains com¬ pared with those of the pure-bred cattle. 1 he gains of the latter were fourni to be so much more economical than those of the former that a change 0! policy seemed advisable. T1IE (j. A. C. KEVIEW 431

Hence, in 1920 extensive purchases were made throughout the Shorthorn sections of the country. At this time the penny-wise plan of quantity rather than quality was adopted. By the fall of 1920 the herd had grown to one of fifty-two head including many cheaper cattle with a few imported cows of which about one proved to be of any real value. The first Royal Winter Fair made a vain attempt to point out the mistake which was being made. The herd returned from this, its first show with the record of having won a total of one prize—twelfth on a heifer calf. The two- year-old bull shown was so trained and handled that during the proceedings he lay down in the ring and refused to rise till the class had been judged. By 1924 the herd had developed into a motley assembly of 120 head of all types and ages. This number was materially reduced by Federal Inspector.-' when it was decided to go under accreditation. Following the inroads made by the Inspectors, a new era commenced. Since early in 1925 the herd has been culled with ever-increasing severity. It has been a fixed policy to market as baby beef all calves which did not measure up to the standard of breeding stock. These calves almost invariably have topped the market on the day sold. At the same time a few good females with good pedigrees have been selected to replace many of the culls. In this connection, it is rather interesting to note that at one sale early in 1926 three cows were purchased. One became the dam of Tam o’ Glenburn, Grand Champion steer at the 1930 C.N.E. and Royal shows, and Reserve Grand Champion at the International whose official dressing percentage was 71.25. The cow has left three other show winners. Another cow of this group pro¬ duced one of the 1930 show heifers and was the grand-dam of Glelnburn Broad- hooks, the heifer which with Glenburn Field Marshal won the Thos. E. Wilson Special at the 1930 International for the best two head bred and owned by 'exhibitor. The third cow was the dam of Jock o’ Glenburn, Reserve Champion Shorthorn steer at the 1927 Royal and Grand Champion at the Provincial Winter Fair at Guelph. The fall of 1926 brought a decidedly new lease of life to the herd, when ■Timmy Simpson, ’26, became herdsman and later farm manager. The culling took on a more serious aspect than ever. The old custom of showing merely for the sake of showing rather than of showing only the best was abolished. Consequently, the Glenburn show herd of 1927 consisted of one animal, a deer who appeared only at the Winter Fairs. This calf, Jock o’ Glenburn. a£ mentioned above, made a strong bid for championship honours at the Royal and swept the boards at Guelph. The same week as this victory the papers came out with the announcement of the purchase for the Glenburn herd of Edellyn Favorite, the highest priced bull of the International sale. At the American shows, including the Intel* national, this calf had been undefeated as a summer yearling and was in addition a member of a group of three sons of Browndale Count which took first prize for the best group of three bulls at the show. Each of these three bulls has been an International Grand Champion, one winning in 1927, another in 1928, and the third, Edellyn Favorite, in 1929. THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

THE FIRST PRIZE SENIOR HER O AT THE 1030 C.N.E. AND ROYAL Winners of the Eckardt Trophy

1928 brought the outstanding female purchase in the history of the herd chat of Clipper Countess 2nd, a big red cow which Jim Simpson declared was the most useful show cow he ever saw. She is the dam of Glenburn 1 ield Marshal, Grand Champion bull of the 1930 C.N.E. and Royal shows. Edellyn Favorite under Simpson’s expert guidance went through to the Grand Championship at the 1928 C.N.E., London and Royal Fairs. However. was not until the following year that any of his get appeared* in the ring. Then with ‘‘Bill” Hartnett, that wizard among herdsmen, in charge, Edellyr Favorite repeated his previous victories at the C.N.E. and Royal, and subse- quntly won the same honour at the International. One of his sons was first prize junior bull calf at the same show. The female Senior and Grand Cham¬ pionships, first prize for three bulls, and first for the aged herd also cam" to the herd. 1930, however, was Glenburn 's lucky year and most of the show cattle were bred on the farm. At both the C.N.E. and Royal, the Senior, Junior, Grand and Reserve Grand Champion bulls, the Reserve Senior Champion fe¬ male and the Grand Champion steer over all breeds, wore the Glenburn colours. In addition the Eckardt Trophy for the best Junior herd of any beef breel at the Royal, fell into the same bag. At the International, Tam o’ Glenburn in an entry list of 566 steers was made Champion Shorthorn and Reserve Grand Champion. At these three big shows of 1930 the herd carried off eighty rib bons including twenty first, eighteen seconds, ten thirds, seven fourths, and four fifths, as well as the ten Championships and six Reserves mentioned above About one hundred and seventy head, includin g calves and heifers now comprise the herd which has risen far above its original standard and is Till-: U A. L REVIEW 433

clean and healthy. The breeding herd proper includes about seventy-three females mostly under five years of age. The four bulls in use have all beei first prize winners and two of them C.X.E. and Royal Grand Champions. No single person can claim credit for building the farm and herd to their present level. There are too many fingers in the pie for that. Colonel Dea con himself has done everything in his power to improve both farm and cattle. He has always made certain that neither labour nor machinery was lacking to achieve the desired ends. He, when necessary, has purchased the cattle required to complete the show string and to build up the breeding herd. T«> Jimmy Simpson goes much of the credit for starting the herd on the up-grade Many friends in the Shorthorn business supplied both advice and cattle to build it. And finally, Bill Hartnett was secured for the 1929 and 1930 shows. An incomparable fitter, he brought out the animals in such remarkable shape that it will be difficult if not almost impossible to repeat the winnings. Thus, in a few years Glenburn Farms and its Shorthorns have grown from a position of obscurity to one of comparative prominence. Many people have worked hard to build its reputation. The task of maintaining this reputation will be even more difficult. Time alone will tell what measure of success is to remain.

“As The Twig is Bent” EVER since The Honourable George Stewart Henry attained to the Piemier- ship of Ontario last fall he has become a fair target for the columnists and many have been the attempts made at sizing him up, not, if his old time acquaintances are to be believed, with uniform accuracy. They will tell you that instead of any natural or created halo this man has what Hollywood calls ‘IT', and not everyone sees it. W hether he steps to higher honors or contrari¬ wise, retires at the will of the voters will make absolutely no odds to him. If Ontario wants him he will do his best. If not. no harm done. Seemingly these space writers have overlooked that fact that in the early fall of 1896, the present Premier, fresh from a Varsity B. A. arrived at Guelph and was attached as special student to the third year. There was no noise at¬ tendant on the event but. just as today, where he sat presently and agreeably be¬ came the head of table, all deferred to him. Presentlv that third year donned silk hats, of uncertain vintage, ‘tis true, and presently their nicknames became Shakespearian. Henry joined the staff of the Review. Presentlv. a mock parl¬ iament was mooted. In the set-up that ensued Henry became the government leader. It may havae been only a mock parliament, on Varsity lines, but when his ‘ministry’ first met the ‘House’- one Saturday night in the old gymnasium, examination desks had made a fair imitation of a chamber, with a speaker resplend¬ ent in President Mills senate gown (and for my life I cannot now recall who that Speaker was), and everything besides in order from Clerks and pages to a serg- 434 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW eant-at-arms, no less today than Lieut-General Sir Robert Dundas Whigham of the Imperial Forces, whose big chance came at Paardeburg and found him right there ready. The cabinet list is interesting and the speech from the throne was just as truly the handiwork of the Premier as was the one just recently read in Queen’s Park by the present Lieutenant Governor. In passing there was a proverb that Loyalist half-pay Officers lived forever. While 57 years have passed since the first class entered Johnston Hall, 43 since the first five men received degrees at Toronto and 34 since the event now under consideration, the scythe of the Grim Reaper has gathered in a very small per¬ centage of the college classes, if we except the heavy losses of the war years, in whose memory the Memorial Hall light will long burn, increasing in brightness. Of these men your subscriber today can place: Henry—(Premier)—Premier of Ontario. MacDonald—(justice)—Farm Editor Family Herald, Montreal. Ross (Finance)—Managing Director N. B. Cold Storage, Saint John, N. B. Wilson (Marine)—Seedsman, Springfield, Ill. Oastler (Agriculture)—Farmer, East Selkirk, Manitoba. Clarke (Railways)—Dominion Seed Commissioner, Ottawa. McKinley (Trade and Commerce)—In Ministry. McCalla (Interior)—Farming at St. Catharines. Westgate (State)—Anglican ministry. Lucas (Postoffice)—Member at Ottawa for Camrose, Alta. Thomson (Sol. Gen.)—Farming, Kent County. Raynor (Customs)—Died in B. C. mission field. Price (Inland Rev.)—Dentist, Orangeville. Messrs. Parker and Cunningham have no place in our record at this date but the others are substantially correct, we believe. Whether the first minister chose wisely or not from the field of his followers may have been a matter of private reservations to him then, even as first ministers are sometimes said to have such views today, but, at the least he sat with three potential members of the ministry of the recognized churches and there is no record that any of the rest have thus far been actually in jail. As leader of the opposition there was found W. L. Summerby a diminutive Russel County ex-dominie, with a tongue like a two-edged sword, in many way recalling memories of John Sandfield Mac¬ donald, and as different from Henry as one man could well be from another. The speaking may or may not have been up to parliamentary standards but, by pre-arrangement some realistic elements were brought into the evening and others not exactly on the agenda cropped up. One Dublin Wallace a very s ight chap was to interrupt by calling an opposition member a liar. At the proper moment, seemingly overcome by the dignified atmosphere, a thin voice piped: T-I-I- think ye're a liar!’ He was removed at once. John Moonev, for the opposition, now General Manager of the World Grain Conference for 1932 was speaking in French. The truth requires it to be said that John’s French was THE 0. A. C. REVIEW 435

more patois than Parisian. He was just getting well under way when MacDonald, otherwise Caesar, rose from the front bench and raised a point of order. On being asked by the chair to state it he said: ‘The Hon. Member is addressing the House in Portuguese’. That finished Mooney. Naturally this incident drew special attention to MacDonald and when, in the course of his own later speech, the opportunity came, Summerby called out: ‘How about when you were in op¬ position?’ Now Mac was slight of build like Zaccheus of old. But he rose on his toes and thundered back: ‘Pve yet to sit in Opposition!’ The old gym rocked with applause again. And, so on through a most diverting evening until, on some issue, not now recalled, the government was defeated and resigned, the next ses¬ sion being directed by Summerby’s men with Henry in opposition, whether his minister of justice liked it or no. Basing their plans on the first session’s ex¬ perience the new ministers added several features as the cabinet list titles and speech from the throne would illustrate if a copy were available. But, in some way the first night was the better, conceded by all. Looking back one thinks it was the leadership. Henry, even then, had the same ‘IT’ he has today.

The Opportunity is Yours, Why Not Make Use of It? ONE of the great vital forces responsible for success in agriculture and the consequent success in other industries is good seed. The Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union is prepared this year to distribute to farmers, free of charge into every township, county, and district of Ontario, selected seed of the best varieties of Field Crops. The following list gives the details of this seed distribution.— Grain Crops Plots 1. Testing three varieties of oats. 3 2. Testing O.A.C. No. 21 Barley and Emmer. 2 3. Testing two varieties of Hulless Barley. . 2 4. Testing three varieties of Spring Wheat. 3 5. Testing two varieties of Buckwheat. 2 6. Testing three varieties of Field Peas..... 3 7. Testing two varieties of Spring Rye. 2 8. Testing three varieties of Soy Beans. 3 9. Testing seven varieties of Flint and Dent Husking Corn.... 7 Root Crops 10. Testing three varieties of Mangels. 3 11. Testing two varieties of Sugar Mangels. 2 12. Testing three varieties of Swede Turnips. 3 13. Testing two varieties of Fall Turnips. 2 14. Testing two varieties of Field Carrots. 2 /

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Forage, Fodder, Silage and Hay Crops

15. Testing Field Corn and Soy Beans grown separately and in combination . 3 16. Testing Sudan Grass and two varieties of Millet. 3 17. Testing Sunflower, Sorghum and Corn for Fodder. 3 18. Testing Grass Peas, Vetches and Soy Beans. 3 19. Testing Rape, Kale and Field Cabbage. 3 20. Testing three types of Biennial Sweet Clover. 3 21. Testing two varieties of Alfalfa. 2

Culinary Crops 22. Testing Sweet Corn for table use from different dates of planting. 3 23. Testing three varieties of Field Beans. 3

Fertilizer Experiments 24. Testing Fertilizers on Alfalfa being grown for seed produc¬ tion this year. 5 25. Testing Low and High Grade Fertilizers and Manure with Oats and Red Clover. . .*. 4 26. Testing Fertilizers and Manure in a definite rotation starting with potatoes, followed by Barley seeded with alfalfa. (Potatoes and Manure to be furnished by the experi¬ menter. Commercial Fertilizers in 1931, and Barley and Alfalfa seed in 1932 to be furnished by the Ex¬ perimental Union) . 6

Miscellaneous Experiments 29. Testing three grain mixtures for Grain production. 3 30. Testing three grain mixtures for Fodder production. 3 31. Testing O.A.C. No. 21 Barley, at three dates of seeding. ... 3 32. Testing O.A.C. No. 144 Oats, at three dates of seeding. 3 33. Testing O.A.C. No. 3 Oats, at three dates of seeding. 3 34. Testing Mindum Spring Wheat, at three dates of seeding. ... 3 35. Testing O.A.C. No. 181 Field Peas, at three dates of seeding 3 36. Testing O.A.C. No. 211 Soy Beans, sown broadcast and in rows

/ THE O A. C. REVIEW 437 The Canadian Sheep Industry D. J. McTAGGrART, ’32 WHILE the future of wheat and any other agricultural commodity of which there is a large exportable surplus depends on world condi¬ tions and therefore cannot be completely settled by Canadian farmers themselves, the same hardly holds true in regard to our sheep industry. Par¬ ticularly in lamb and mutton is our production very considerably less tha i , */ -a- * */ domestic consumption so that the whole problem of marketing is purely one concerning this Dominion. Moreover, with consumption steadily improving and with a relatively fair profit to producers at present prices, the future of this particular branch of the agricultural industry would appear to b.: reasonably sound. To the man with the proper breed of sheep, authorities point out there should be no thought of liquidation at this time but rather the reverse. V In 1927, according to the Dominion Bureau of Statistics, our consumption of lamb per capita was 6.09 pounds. By paying more attention to growing high quality lambs and turning them on the market at the proper time, thar consumption has been gradually increased until in 1930 we find it standing at 7.10 pounds for every man, woman and child in Canada, or a gain in four years of slightly over one pound. To the casual observer this gain may seem small, and judging by the present trend, it is going to be small in comparison with the increase in the next four years. However, reduced to a more under¬ standable basis, it is really impressive. With our present population of ap¬ proximately ten million people, the one pound increase represents 10,000,000 pounds, or about 300,000 carcasses, or eight per cent, of our total sheep popu¬ lation. This is not a bad record for four years and especially when we con¬ sider that sheepmen during this period have received no special tariff assistance nor the benefit of having their lamb branded “Canadian” and graded. Two million lamb carcasses are required to fill the total wants of the Canadian consumer today, while at best our Canadian production is around 1.500,000 carcasses per year. These figures are irrespective of local country consump¬ tion on which no statistics are available. But even our present total consumption, sheep authorities point out, is no indication of ultimate figures to which this industry might be safely ex¬ panded. Lamb used to be regarded as a delicacy; now with lower prices it is being regarded as a staple. With better breeding, with better feeding, more general docking and castrating of lambs, and with grading to make sure that the consumer really gets the high grade home article, this industry can go much farther. 438 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

R. R. Burrows, ’23—is Chief Hor¬ ticulturist for the Department of CONVOCATION Public Health and Welfare, Parlia¬ The Chancellor of the Uni¬ ment Buildings, Toronto. versity of Toronto will confer E. E. Carncross, ’16—is General the Degree in Agriculture on Manager of the Western Peat Co.» the Graduating Class of 1931 in Ltd., NTew Westminster, B.C. the O.A.C. Memorial Hall on J. Chisholm, ’06—is farming at Tuesday, May 26th, 1931, at Cambridge Springs, Pa., U.S.A. 2.30 p.m. (Daylight Saving). C. E. Christie, ’29—is in charge of A garden party will be held the Milk Plant for Pacific Mills Ltd., on the College Campus at the Ocean Falls, B.C. conclusion of Convocation. S. G. Collier, ’23—is managing a The President of the College creamery at Carstairs, Alta. extends a cordial invitation to E. H. C. Copeland, ’27—is manag¬ graduates and ex-students to be ing a farm of Col. MacLean, R. R. present on this occasion. XTo. 2, Puslinch, Ont. R. F. Crossgrove, ’23—is in the Brokerage business. His address is CHANGES IN GRADUATE LIST 310 Concourse Building, Adelaide March, 1931. St. W., Toronto. H. S. Arkell, ’04—is General Sup¬ erintendent of the Canadian Live¬ A. E. I)avey, ’25—is Graduate As¬ stock Co-operative, 316 Bridge St., sistant in Plant Pathology, Division Montreal, P. Q. of Plant Pathology, University of F. R. Armstrong, ’24—is Assistant California, Davis, Calif. Apiarist with the Bee Division, Cen¬ Miss M. S. T. Edward, ’22—is now tral Experimental Farm, Ottawa. Mrs. Frank Addison. Her husband R. Austin, ’ll—is farming at R. is farming at Vermillion, Alta. R. Xo. 3, Tottenham, Ont. P. H. Ferguson, ’20—is engaged H. R. Boyce, ’28—is a salesman in Educational Work in Edmonton. for Cedarvale Tree Exports, 1130 His address is 619 McLeod Building, Bay St., Toronto. Edmonton, Alta. THE O. A. C. REVIEW 439

A. F. Hansuld, ’20—is Principal of I). J. Petty, ’30—is on the Staff of the Pine St. Public School, Port the Horticultural Department, O. A. Arthur, Ont. C., Guelph, Ont. L. H. Hanlan, ’22—As Superintend¬ F. H. Prlttie, ’07—is living at 1649 ent of Ontario Government Farm at Sante Yuez Way, Sacramento, Calif., Hearst, Ont. U.S.A. E. W. Heurtley, ’ll—is living in E. Renouf, ’30—As engaged in Re¬ Victoria, B.C. His address is Gen¬ search work with the Horticultural eral Delivery, Victoria, B.C. Department, O.A.C., Guelph, Ont. F. W. Karn, ’22—is the Proprietor G. A. Richardson, ’20—is Profes¬ of a Service Station and Battery sor in Dairy Industry, University of Store in Detroit. His address is California, Davis, Calif. 10921 East Jefferson Ave., Detroit, C. G. Riley, ’23—is Forest Patho¬ Mich. logist for Quebec Province, with G. R. Lane, ’24—is living at Elm- headquarters at the Division of ville. He is engaged in Forestry Botany, Central Experimental Farm, work. Ottawa. L. A. La Pierre, ’03—is living at W. R. Shaw, ’16—is Livestock 3506 W. 38th Ave., Vancouver, B.C. Superintendent for the Provincial S. V Lord, ’18—is a Physician on Department of Agriculture, Char- East Main St., Somerset, Ohio, U. rottetown, P.E.I. S. A. F. J. Sleightliolm, ’94—is farming A. W. MacKenzie, ’17—is living in at Pickering, Ont. Toronto. Elis address is Apartment E. L. Small, ’16—is head of the 5, 47 Hubbard Blvd., Toronto. Department of Rural Education, I>. J. Matheson, ’19—is in charge State Normal School, New Platz, of the Ontario Government Immi¬ N.Y. gration Office, London, Ont. H. R. Smith, ’06—is living at the S. H. Morrison, ’21 —is teaching Imperial Hotel, Calgary, Alta. at Cumberland House, Sask. J. C. McReath, ’18—is Field Or¬ F. W. Stock, ’21—is in business in ganizer for the Eastern States Far¬ Colombia. His address is Apartado mers Exchange, Grove City, Pa., 1248, Bogota, Colombia, South Am¬ TVS. A. erica. 0. I). McCulloch, ’18—is farming R. G. Thomson, ’ll—is Secretary at R. R. No. 1, Port Perry, Ont. of the Saskatchewan Co-operative C. S. Nelson, ’21—is Research Livestock Producers, Box 1410, Chemist for the Carborundum Co., Moose Jaw, Sask. Niagara Falls, N.Y. H. U. Western, ’22—is Superin¬ H. W. F. Newhall, ’ll—is a sales¬ tendent of the Industrial Farm at man. He is living at 9 Hazelhurst Fort William, Ont. Ave., West Newton, Mass., U.S.A. (The Secretary’s report of the F. C. North, ’23—As a salesman Annual Alumni Association meeting, with the Toronto Tractor and Ma¬ held in Hart House on March 20th, chinery Co., 510 King St. W., To¬ will be summarized in the May issue. ronto. —Ed.) 440 THU O. A. C. REVIEW

The Fifty-Fifty Club

A few weeks ago a group of O.A.C. men were gathered around their after-dinner round table in the Cafeteria for their usual cup of coffee. Like all round-table groups, discussion took place. The subject on this particular day was the idea of a fifty-fifty form of participation in College activities. The discussion was open and many ideas were expressed. This group of broad¬ minded men felt that the time had come when students of the O.A.C. should throw aside the old convention of the man paying for everything. In this v. ay they felt that more students would be enabled to take part in College functions. I he idea was a good one in their estimation. Then someone brought up—-“Why not introduce this idea at the O.A.C.? Surely the stud cuts and co-eds of the O.A.C. and Macdonald Hall are broad-minded enough to look at this in the right wav?” So through the medium of the OACIS this idea was brought before the students with the idea of organizing a Fifty-Fifty Club and also finding the general opinion of the students on this question. With these last two ideas in view the S.C.A. brought this subject up at its Discussion Group in Macdonald Institute on Saturday, March 14th. A good attendance showed that keen interest was being taken on both sides of the campus. At first the majority of those present were a little backward at expressing their ideas, but this was soon overcome and the meeting became a o group of interested people, voicing their opinions on a common subject. A few of the open ideas were as follows:— Very good idea. There are more boys putting themselves through Col b‘ge than girls, and the boys’ course is four years while the girls' is only two, hence the majority of girls are in a better financial position than the boys.” ‘‘Hoys and girls alike are here for an enducation primarilv, hence why not join together on social activities.” “The actual expenditure is minor in importance. It is the principle of the Glub that is important.” IllE U. A. C. KE\ JEW 441

“If a girl is willing to pay on a Fifty-Fifty basis, it shows that she is going out with the man in question, not for the sake of a .free show, but fo, the sake of friendship.” Those present at the meeting were unanimous in adopting the principles of a Fifty-Fifty organization. It was decided to spread the idea to the four corners of the campus. Under the circumstances it was felt that an organized club would not suit the purpose, so it is being left to the students and co-eds of O.A.C. and Macdonald Hall to carry out the aims of this new club individu¬ ally. Are we going to be independent and enjoy our few short months together by indulging whole-heartedly with real co-operation? or are we going to con¬ tinue with the time-honoured convention—“It is the man who pays”? (The following letter outlining the proposed constitution of the Club ap¬ peared in the OACIS of March 7th, and we also print the Editorial which accompanied it.)

Friday, March 6th, 1931. Dear Mr. Editor,— Has the time not arrived that some studied thought should be given to cur social conventions as existing at this and other institutions of learning,, and some constructive policy developed which will remove the present inequal¬ ities. With this end in view the above named club has been organized For many decades the onus of our social activity has been largely borne by the men-students, in some cases with undesirable results. Some of our students feel called upon to make social expenditures which are not compatible with the means at their disposal. Others refrain from participation in many desirable social functions because of their inability to meet the present de¬ mands. It seems regrettable that this latter class should be debarred because they are honest enough to face the issue squarely, and refuse to go beyond their means Qr the means of those supporting them. It is the purpose of this Club to discard the age-old convention that it is the man who pays. The expense of all social activities (barring class ban¬ quets) would be borne on a “fifty-fifty” basis between the two parties con¬ cerned. We feel that, in the adoption of this policy, the following results would be achieved. 1. A more general partcipation in our social functions. 2. A sensible feeling of independence on the part of both parties. 3. A curtailment of excessive participation on the part of a few, (both boys and girls), equalized by the social activity of those at present denied this privilege. ' 4. A dissipaton of the fact that many of our women students are cor- sidered gold-diggers. 442 THE O. A. C. REVIEW

5. A complete freedom on the part of the girls to invite men-students to attend any social function, without conveying to the man that he is being sought after. This freedom of thought and action would be directly attribut- •/ able to the equal sharing of any expenses incurred. The membership of the “Fifty-Fifty” Club must be composed of men and women who are broad-minded enough to see beyond the silly belief that either will lose caste.by accepting money from the other in the sharing of social expenditures. It is hoped that this cause will attract many champions from both sexes. Open discussions will be welcomed in Mills Hall and Macdonald Hall. Sincerely yours, Committee on Organization Fifty-Fifty Club (This being the last issue of the OACIS for the current term, we are turn ing this matter over to the Review for further written discussion. He would appreciate your opinion on this question.—Ed.) THE FIFTY-FIFTY CLUB A letter came to this office a few days ago from the Organizing Committee of the newly-formed Fifty-Fifty Club. It is unfortunate that this is our last issue and we cannot have a discussion of the matter in this paper. However, there are a few points which we may bring out at this time. After first read ing the letter we were inclined to fall in line with the idea, but now that we have had time to consider it more thoroughly our attitude has changed some¬ what. The first question which comes up is just why should this club be organized. And it would appear from the letter that one of the chief reasons is to help out the so-called financially embarrassed. Now here is. a point that has been, in our opinion, worn rather threadbare at this College. It seems to us that if a young man is sufficiently old to be attending College where he learns on his own hook, he ought to be able to speak and act for himself finan¬ cially and otherwise. If he comes to College, as many of us do, on borrowed money, he should be willing to stand the consequences. We hear much of the great men whose character was built on hard work and stringent living. Are we building the character of these men by giving them what they can’t afford? Many of us do not appreciate the fact that if we even get a chance to go to College we are getting a great deal. The second strong argument in favour of the idea is the alleged gold- diggers of Mac Hall. We doubted this point and questioned a few if they knew of this practice. It appeared to be the general opinion that such a con¬ dition existed to a small extent perhaps, but they knew of none themselves And that is, in our opinion, the case. We think they may exist, but where ihev are and how thev work is unknown. In fact, it is rather difficult to see just how a girl could gold-dig a man here with the very limited time at he disposal. And now for the other side nf the question. Eoualitv of sexes and inde¬ pendence for both parties. Here surely is something lor recommendation , THE 0. A. C. REVIEW 443

It/ has long been a question in our mind as to just why men should dominat > ^voinen as they undoubtedly do. Has not a girl the equal intelligence of a man? Few can dispute this point. Yet in almost every walk of life she is forced to take a back seat. If the F'ifly-Fifty Club will help to overcome this then we feel it deserves to live. There are many points which may be brought out by both sides and the question deserves your thought. The idea is advanced only after consider able thought by those behind it, and has been worked successfully in other institutions. The Review has kindly consented to carry on a discussion of the question if desired.

A FEMININE SUPPORTER

Boys—‘'Oh! darn, broke again and I wanted to take Miss Mac Hall to the show. Well, I might as well go with the rest of the boys. Only I do feel like being with a girl.’' Girls—“7 o’clock—let’s go to the show; it’s wonderful. No prospect of seeing a male tonight. I guess they are going by themselves. No extra money floating around, I suppose, so off they go themselves. C’mon, let’s get going.’’ going. ” It was due to this situation that a few brilliant minds of the O.A.C. conceived the idea of the 50—<50 Club. Then the discussion began. Some of the boys like to feel they are the big protector and the whole shot. Among the girls the opinions were varied, if they had any at all. Some thought it would lead to better companionship and feeling between the boys and girls; others not thinking of the money side but of the fact that this idea was against all previous training they had had. This last is a point to be considered; for no matter what anyone says it does seem strange to be paying your own way. On the other hand, girls pride themselves on being modern, and if they are going half the way why not go the whole way? At first it may be strange, but if a girl has the right attitude it will help a lot. Another type of girl is the one who says, “It doesn’t concern me.” Why not? A Club that has such possibilities as this should concern everyone. The girl who has the attitude that the originators desire, sees the far-reaching possibilities of such a plan. She realizes that there will be better friendship between Mac Hall and O.A.C. The idea should be passed on next year and will be if the right spirir i.-. developed. 444 THE O. A. C. REVIEW Club Reports I 930-3 I

THE DAIRY CLUB

Our club started its seasons activities by electing its officers for the year and they secured Dr. Christie to give an inspiring talk to the Club. Following Dr. Christie’s address, Mr. Toner of the Royal Dairy, Guelph gave an instructive article on ‘“Cost of Handling Milk and Ice Cream in Commercial Plants.” The second meeting was even better attended. The Poultry Club were also present for the speaker, Air. Wiggins is an authority in the Maiketing and Poultry produce as well as Dairy produce. He gave us an excellent talk on the “Buying of Farm Produce." Miss Pollard of Mac Hall and the Mouth Or o*an Band added music to our program while the ice cream and cake served at the conclusion of the meeting added the material help. The remaining meetings of the Club were all in the form of Judging Com¬ petitions, ending up on Feb. 28, 1931. with an inter-year competiti n in which the Third year team won. The following men were on the team:—H. Christenson. 47 errors; \\ . R. Dunlop, 48.75 errors; W. J. Wilson, 49.25 errors;—Total 145.00 errors. At the time of going to press the Club has not had its final meet ngto award prizes to those who have won in the Club competitions but the high men who will receive prizes are listed below: High in all Products—W. R. Dunlop, '32. High in Ice Cream—H. E. Richardson, ’32. High in Butter—W. J. Wilson, '32. High in junior Year—R. M. Tyndall, ’33. 2nd in Junior Year—F. A. Stock, 33. It is hoped that those of you who have enjoyed the season’s work wjll again join the Club in the fall and we will have an even more successful time than we have had this year. Executive—Hon. Pres., H. H. Dean; Hon. Yice-Pres., \Y. H. Sproule; Pres¬ ident, \\. G. Loveless; \ ice-Pres., C. M. Hayes; Secretary, \Y. J, Wilson; Treasurer, F. Munro; 1st Yr. Rep., G. Dale

THE AGRONOMY CLUB I'he year just closed has been quite encouraging for the Agronomy Club executive and members of the Club. More interest has been shown in the meet- # • mg and competitions than in the past few years and more entries were received in the Agronomy section of the College Royal than ever before. Last fall very interesting ta'ks were given by Mr. MacKay on flax and Mr. 'l ice on Agricultural progress in British Columbia. At the College Royal the judges, Mr. Hankinson and Mr. Teguno. commented on the high standard of the entries, which they thought, equaled some of the good grain shows. I. M. S. SIR SYLVIUS POSCH FAYNE, THE HOLSTEIN HULL As he appeared after H. J. Watt had won the Grand Championship at the recent College Royal with him

Wilson, 3rd Year, won the Grand Championship with an entry of Red Clover. The two judging competitions, one for course grains and one for small seeds, held in the Winter term were highly satisfactory. E. J. King, Intermediate year, being high man with J. M. S. Wilson a close second. With the preparation for sending a team to the Regina Show next year more interest should be shown in the club next year and the retiring executive hope to see a winning team sent from this College. Executive:—Honorary President, Prof. W. T. Squirrell; Honorary Vice- President, Mr. Goring; President, R. T. McPherson; Vice-President, A. M. Ross; Secretary, W. Hogg; Treasurer, V. Langton.

THE POULTRY CLUB The Poultry Club was organized Oct. 1, and has a membership of 42. Dur¬ ing the year, four judging competitions were held and two meetings. The speakers were E. R. Durand of the Provident Investment Co., and W. A. Brown of Ot¬ tawa. Experience gained last year from exhibits enabled us to secure first Prize on our exhibit at the College Royal this year and we hope from the experience gained this year to repeat our success. We want to make use of this opportunity to thank all those who helped to make a success of the above mentioned exhibit, especially those who served on the Committee. The following were the first four men in each of the competitions held:—. 1. Oct. 25th—PI. Pettit, 272; F. Jerome. 264; E. Kellough. 260; A. F. Robinson, 258. 2. Nov. 15th—H. Seymour, 281 ; T. Needham, 277; E. A. Smith, 270; F. Jerome. 3. Dec. 6th—F. Jerome, 268; E. Kellough, 244; H. 443 '111E O. A. C. REVIEW

Seymour, 232; B. Dunmore, 230. 4. Feb. 14th—E. Kellough, 270; F. Jerome, 268; H. Pettit, 264; E. Nephew, 263. Executive—Honorary-1 i i i POULTRY CLUB EXECUTIVE Hon. President ..-... Mr. E. S. Snyder President .. .P. J. Serfontein Vice-President .. . . . Harvev Pettit Secretary-Treasurer... .D. Haight First Year Representative .. .B. Teesdale

THE HORTICULTURE CLUB The. Horticultural Club has just completed its activities for the year which consisted of a program of events as suggested at the initial meeting ot the ex¬ ecutive. Our schedule for the past, year was made up in the main of a series ot judging competitions. This series included the judging of fruits and flowers and vegetables. Special classes of roses were included at each meeting to provide competition fom special awards.g , Several prizes have been made available through the efforts of the Hort. Department. The Toronto Horticultural Society has donated three medals to be awarded between the three men with the highest aggregated score in judging. The Dept, has also kindly contributed $20. to be deyided between two'groups, each of /three prize winners. The first group made up of Fourth and Third Year competitors to receive $5, $3, and S2 respectively for the first, second and third high score. The same provision was made for Club members of the first two years. The Rose Society of Ontario also awards a cup and two medals. The THE 0. A. C. REVIEW 447

THE SENIOR CLYDESDALES IN THE JUDGING PAVILION AT THIS YEAR’S COLLEGE ROYAL

member with the highest total of points in rose judging to receive a replica of the large cup which remains in competition from year to year and to have his name engraved on a shield attached to the base of the permanent cup. The members with the second and third high score to receive medals. Winners are as follows :—Group One—F. Jerome, ’32—$5. and small bronze medal. B. J. Dunsmore, ’32—S3. O. L. Davis, ’32, S2. Group Two—D. M. Haight, *33—$5 and silver medal. M. C. Macklin, ’33— S3 and large bronze medal. W. G. Godfrey, '33, —$2. Rose Judging—D. M. Haight, '33—Cup. M. C. Maclin,’33—Large bronze medal. T. G. Herman, '3-1—Small bronze medal. The Club also displayed the cu tomray exhibit at the College Royal. In ad¬ dition we followed up the new innovation of last year, namely a horticultural section in which club members might exhibit. The twelve classes of fruits and vegetables were all well contested. The championship of the vegetable section went to R. E. Goodwin, ’32, and of the fruit section to W. G. Godfrey, 33. The latter also carried off the grand champ¬ ionship ribbon of the College. The executive feel well satisfied with the results of the past year's endeav¬ ours and wish to take this opportunity to extend their thanks to the members of the Department who assisted and acted in honorary capacities and to thrnkand congratulate the prize winners and members who have so ably helped in making the Horticultural Club a success. Executive—President, M. Glover; Vice President, W. J. Garnet; Secretary. M. Macklin, Treasurer, H. Dale. 448 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

THE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY CLUB THE Animal Husbandry Club got away to a good start early last fall. The first meeting was held on October 3rd, when the new executive was appointed, and plans made for the activities of the college term. The latter part of November the students availed themselves of the opportunity to take part in a real old-fashioned barn dance, which was staged in the gymnasium by the club members. The proceeds from this event were used for prizes at the inter-year judging competition. The club took a very active part in the College Royal, and as well as being largely responsible for the live stock section of the show, they also put on a club exhibit. The entries this year were the largest in the history of the College Royal. One of the objects of the club is to arrange for a series of talks from experienced agriculturists, who are able to draw, from a wealth of experience, many applicable points re¬ garding live stock conditions. This phase in the club programme could have been considerably improved by arranging for speakers earlier in the term, and giving more publicity among the student body. The OfFcers for the past year were the following: — Honourary President.Professor Steckley President.E. A. Innes Vice-President. . ..D. McTaggart Secretary.J. Pawley Treasurer.A. Matchett.

The Un ion Literary Society ANOTHER inter-year competition has been organized. An inter¬ year singing competition. It sounds peculiar at first perhaps, but that is just what the Executive of the Union Literarv Society propose to carry out in the 1931-32 season. The idea has grown out of a feeling on the part of many that singing at the College has gone decidedly backward durng the past few years. No longer do we make the dining hall rafters rock with good old college songs, nor is Memor¬ ial Hall filled with cheerful music, before Literary and other Society meetings. And one of the big reasons is because the students don’t even know their own college songs. The competition has been arranged for, with very substantial prizes, with a view to getting the students more accustomed to singing good songs and help bring a more cheerful and happy atmosphere to our gatherings. To Mr. Cowie, the retiring President of the Literarv Society, goes the credit for the ground work of organization. Coming from Wales, he knows the possibilities of choral singing. THE O. A. C. REVIEW 449

The work of the Literary Society during the past year has been most successful, and the attendance this year has shown much improve¬ ment over the past few seasons. Interest in the Inter-year debating, won by the Fourh Year, was stimulated to a marked degree by the in¬ troduction of open discussions after the debate. The result was a keener interest and a greater educational value in the debates. In the Spring term the Macdonald Hall girls were given one evening, which was featured by a debate. An Inter-University debate was held with Western of London, which was very satisfactory, and O.A.C.’s team of C. A. Wood, ’32, and E. Mighton, ’31, winning, made it even more successful. The public speaking contest was the final meeting of the Society, and was won by T. W. F. Lucas, ’32. For the benefit of students we are publishing the rules of the con¬ test:—^ 1. There shall be at least 30 voices in the choir, except in the case of those years where the total attendance is under 60, in which case the choir must contain 50% of the members of the year. 2. The songs sung shall be college songs, but each year will be allowed to present one non-college number. (It is realized that the present College song book is inadequate for the purpose of this contest, and the executive of the “Lit.” Society are approaching the Students’ Council with a view to obtaining their co-operation in the publication of a new song book which will fill this need, and which will be ready by the fall of 1931). 3. Each year to be allowed a maximum of twenty (20) minutes time for singing at “Lit.” meetings. 4. The competition to be under the direction of the “Lit.” Society, and shall be a double elimination contest. In the fall term choirs from the Sophomore and Freshman years shall sing on the night of the Senior-Junior debate, and the Senior and Junior choirs the night of the Soph-Frosh debate. The finals for the fall term to be sung the night of the final Inter-Year debate. A similar competition to be carried on during the winter term meetings of the “Lit.” The award, which will be made at the final “Lit.” meeting of the year, will be based on the year’s work. 5. Prize will be withheld unless at least three years participate.

UNION LITERARY SOCIETY, EXECUTIVE 1930-81 Honourary President.Professor O. J. Stevenson President.W. J. Cowie, ’31 Mac. Hall President.Miss M. McDiarmid Vice-President.Ian McArthur, ’32 Treasurer...E. J. Doyle, ’32 Secretary..W. A. Reaman, ’33 First Year Representatives.Miss E. Ceasar, P. J. McDougal! *50 THE 0. A. C. HE v IEW THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY

Ll IZ and CASILDA R. H. Keith and Miss Willa Couse, after the production of “The Gondoliers” by the Phil- harmonic Society

(This play was produced by the Philharmonic Society during the Winter Term. These two impressions written shortly after the play but only received lately speak volumes for the excellent work of the Philharmonic Society and are, we consider, of sufficient interest even at this late date to be worth reading.—Ed.) THE 1930-31 season has been one of the most successful seasons experienced by the Philharmonic Society. Under their supervision Freshman Reception once again proved an exception¬ ally good medium for the initiation of the Freshmen to the charms of the inmates of Macdonald Hall. In November the Society produced “And So To Bed.’’ This was the first costume play that has been produced at the College for several years and it was very well received. The dramatic activities of the winter term opened with the'production of “\\ ings Over Europe” by Robert Nichol and Maurice Brown. This was unique owing to the fact that the cast was an all male one of fifteen players. A great deal of credit for the success of these two plays is due to the effic¬ ient coaching done by Mrs. E. C. McLean. THE O. A. C. REVIEW 451

In. March the Gilbert and Sullivan light opera, “The Gondoliers’' added an¬ other success to the list of light operas previously produced at the College. This season the Society were particularly fortunate in obtaining the services of Mr. R. G. Geen as musical* director. Much of the success of this production was due to his work with the leading players and the chorus. The stage property has been greatly improved by the addition of new curtains colored lights and a new set of flats and scenery. These have helped materially to increase the quality of the production. In the near future it is hoped that a complete set of dimmers and spot lights will perfect the lighting system. This season an attempt was made to organize a Glee Club. Owing to the pressure of musical work by “The Gondoliers” its success was not quite as great fes had been hoped. Next year, it is hoped to avoid confliction with the light opera. The Short Course Reception was successfully held under the auspices of the Society in conjunction with other college societies. During the next season a progressive program will be followed by the Society and it is hoped that great facilities for indulging in dramatics and music will be placed at the disposal of both the students of O. A. C. and Macdonald Hall. ’ . t r - Executive: President, W. E. Arbuthnot; Vice President, E. Nephew; Secty., J. Wishart; Treasurer, L. Marshall; Mac. Hall Reps., Miss Willa Couse, Miss Dorothy Pugh; Dramatic and Business Manager, E. N. Needham.

W. J. COWIE WINS PHILHARMONIC AWARD The 1931 Philharmonic award was given this year to “Pop” Cowie whom the judges considered was the man who had been of the most value to the Phil¬ harmonic Society during the past year. “Pop” has been intimately associated with dramatics ever since his coming to this institution. His acting in “You Never Can Tell” and “Loyalties” may well be remembered. Last year he was Dramatic Manager of the Society as well as taking a leading part in “Wings Over Europe”. W e heartily congratulate “Pop” on his success.

Students’ Christian Association THE Elgin House delegation came back last fall intending to revive an old custom of holding a week-end retreat. This was some¬ thing new for the most of us, and was especially designed to give at least two representatives of each year and class on the campus a taste of what a real S. C. M. conference is like. Cedar Springs was the chosen spot, and those who were lucky enough to go can tell of its success. The Flock Bible Class was resumed by Dr. F. Schofield shortly after the conference. The committee on discussion groups decided that besides this study group, a weekly discussion group would prove very beneficial to many students. Consequently, another group was 452 THE O. A. C. REVIEW formed to discuss problems that were of vital interest to every student on the campus. Four speakers were chosen each week to prepare and deliver short speeches on the subject in hand, and many lengthy and heated discussions followed. Besides these discussion groups, special meetings of the S. C. A. cabinet were held during tlte fall term in order to study national and local conditions of the S. C. M. By the pooling of ideas much light was thrown upon the subject. This year delegates were sent to S. C. M. conferences, held at Mc- Master University, Hamilton, and at the Ontario Ladies College, Whitby, O.A.C. was well represented at the International Tea held at Victoria College, Toronto. All of the delegates reported an enjoyable time and a rich experience. The number of prominent speakers brought to the college this year was limited. The outstanding visitors were Principal Gandier, of Emmanuel College, Toronto; Dr. C. F. Angus, of Cambridge University, England; Dr. Walter Kotschnig, General Secretary of the International Student Service, Geneva, Switzerland; Mr. Murray Brooks, National Secretary of the S. C. M., Toronto, and Dr. McCuaig, of New York City. Needless to say, they all left us much food for thought, not only by their speeches, but by the informal discussion that was carried on with them, and which lasted in some cases until the wee small hours of the morn¬ ing. A new phase was introduced into S. C. A. work at O.A.C., when they put on an exhibition at the College Royal. The main feature of the exhibition was a series of lantern slides explaining S. C. M. activities from one side of Canada to the other, as well as showing many events which were of local interest. A supplementary item was the projection of moving pictures of the annual Inter-University Conference held at Elgin House, Muskoka. The above mentioned S.C.A. activities, together with sending flowers to the sick, supplying the common room with newspapers and periodicals, and conducting the Sunday night sing-song in Macdonald Hall, arc- some of the things that S. C. A. has done this year.

S.C.A. EXECUTIVE

President .A. F. Robinson Vice-President.J. W. Pawley Secretary .E. J. Doyle Treasurer.R. M. Ainslie Fourth Ye>r Representative.A. W. Taylo” Second Year Representative .R. Totten First Year Representative.W. T. Ewen THE 0. A. C. REVIEW 453

Review of Athletics, 1930-31 Coach Baldwin WHEN a man's work, fellow workers and surroundings prove so inter¬ esting that each new day is beg\m with a feeling of pleasure, antici¬ pation and vim—it undoubtedly shows that such a man is enjoying his job—hence, it is a genuine treat to sum up in a very brief way this year’s athletic activities and accomplishments. Men have responded in considerable number to the call for athletes on the various teams—the winter months have shown to a greater degree thar even though a man has not had any experience in the art of playing games he is more than welcome to try his skill at them and even though he does not make a place, the coaching and exercise he receives is beneficial to him men tally and physically. The gymnasium has been thoroughly renovated—the appreciation of this move has been shown by the students in their increased usage of the swimming facilities and life-saving opportunities, also in their utilization of the periods allotted them on the gym floor. The gymnasium on the whole has been a very active spot. Next year plans should make it doubly so. Protection against injury for men engaged in sport is a necessity—wit; that in mind the Athletic Association has adopted a policy whereby athletes are equipped with the best equipment possible and in several instances hav>- devised new equipment that other Colleges have decided to use in the future. Also each man is given protection up to $650, hospital, nurse, doctor and am¬ bulance fees—this feature originated at O.A.C. and up till the time of writing is the only College in existence that gives its men this opportunity. During the past year O.A.C. colours have been officially registered with the Canadian Inter-Collegiate Union and her Harrier, Hockey and Soccer teams are now competing in Senior Inter-Collegiate competition. It is also expected within the near future that the Boxing and Wrestling team will also be in this group. All this goes to prove that O.A.C. from an athletic standpoint can quite ably hold her own against senior competition among the 'various Canadian Colleges. The team’s accomplishments has been one of second place in the various groups excepting the Soccer who were group winners. Many new men have been introduced and from a ‘‘building for the future” viewpoint the year attainments have been fairly satisfactory. However, as more men continue to get the spirit and desire of learning how to engage in sportsmanlike inter collegiate play and realize that the knowledge of how to play games intelli¬ gently and in a gentlemanly fashion is one of the higgest assets they can take out of their College course—then the list of close runners up for first place will be changed to one of predominating first place rating. The time wherein all our teams will be outstandingly this way is, of course, our goal and in the 454 ! i K ( ). C.<- REVIEW writer's opinion with the increased willingness to train for and enter sport- on the part of the student body along with the splendid type of manhood t > be found attending O.A.C.:—that time is not far awav.

SUMMARY OF RESULTS (Athletics Editor)

HOCKEY The hockey year has been quite satisfactory considering that the Varsity l‘B s” had several first team men on their second team. We are sure the College is coming out on top in 1932. Games Played, 6; Games Won, 3; Games Lost, 3. Standing—Second to Varsity in Senior B Intercollegiate. The following men constituted the team:—E. Fitzgibbon, S. Henry, D McLean, P. Scollie, B. Stoneman, B. Thompson, B. Stoddard, H. Robinson, B. Henry. Sid Henry has been elected Captain for next year.

BASEBALL ■ > . > - The team won one game and lost three, so that their standing was no' very high. The brand of ball played was the best though, and we expect a comeback next season. The team is using Jimmie Hume and Earl Might or., who graduate this year. There are many promising players in the First Year The following men were on the team •—R. McCaugherty, J. Hume, J Adamson, M. Funston, E. Might on, F. Jerome, 0. Sinclair, R, Goltz, E. Stack- house, G. Rettle, G. McNeill.

BADMINTON * The College Badminton Club had an outstanding opening year. In a match with the Faculty they decisively defeated the pedagogues. The Club proposes to have a mixed team to represent the College in Inter-Faculty arid Inter-University matches next winter.

BASKETBALL The Basketball season is now over and although the O.A.C. team clidn'* win their group, they were successful in taking second place. Final Group Standing Won Lost McMaster . 5 1 O.A.C...... 3 3 Varsity . 2 4 Western . 2 4 The team was practically a new one. none of the boys having played to¬ gether as a team before and under these conditions, it must be said that they did remarkably well. The basketeers had representatives from every Year in the College and also from the Vet. College. “Snooks'’ Elliot and “Golly" Gollehon were THE U. A. C. REVIEW 455 tiie Vet. representatives and the Aggies included Abe Folland, Joe Brown and John Monroe, from the First Year; Jim Crane from the Second; •‘Stew'” Fin- bow, from the Third; and “Chink” Hull from the Fourth. “Chink’’ Hull, who was Captain of the team this year, is graduating this Spring, but all the rest of the boys will be back again next year. “Snooks” Elliot has been chosen as Captain for next year’s team. Professor Baker again gave his time this year to coach the team, and Harvey Pettit and Bruce Cohoe acted as Manager and Trainer, respectively. SWIMMING Ernie Kendall, probably the most outstanding swimmer ever attending this College, we shall lose in the graduating class. We would just like to give him a word of appreciation for all the work he has done for swimming while at the College, and wish him the best in his future life. Owing to a misunderstanding, no team was sent to the Varsity meet this year. The material is very promising, however, and with early organization and no mishaps, we expect great things of our swimmers next year. Life Saving has progressed remarkably this term. Over sixteen swimmers qualified for the Bronze and six for the Silver Medal of the Royal Life-Saving Society. This is the lagest number to qualify in the last four years. We mighc mention that E. W. Kendall and J. H. Boyce were instructors, with R. H. Ozburn as supervisor. We shall lose Mr. Kendall, but Mr. Ozhurn and Mr. Boyce, we understand, will carry on. AQUATIC MEET One mile—1, Kendall; 2, McCarthy; 3, BoyCe. 28 m. 11 sec. Half mile—1, Kendall; 2, McCarthy; 3, Heming. 6 min. 3.21/2 sec. Quarter mile—1, Kendall; 2, McCarthy; 3, Boyce. 13 m. 50 sec. 52 yard Novice—1, Anderson; 2, Sparling: 3, Martin. 37 sec. 52 yard Speed—1, Kendall,; 2, Mitchell; 3, Carter. 30 sec. 52 yard Breast—1, Kendall,; 2, Mackenzie ; 3, Godfrey. 39 3-5- sec ; Record. Long Plunge—1, Walker; 2, West; 3,. Willick. 50 ft. 7 in. 104 yard Speed—1, Kendall; 2, Mitchell; 3, Dale. 1 min. 10 sec. Life .Saving—1, Carter; 2, Boyce; 3, Neave. 23 sec. Record. 52 yard Back Stroke—1, Kendall; 2, Carter; 3. Beauchamp. 39 m. 3-5 sec. 208 yard Speed—1, Kendall; 2, Sparling; 3, Boyce. 3 min. 13 4-5 sec. 35 yard Beginners—1, Archibald. New Record, 24 4-5 sec. Senior Relay—1, Year ’31; 2, Year 33. 1 min. 21 2-5 sec. New Record. Novice Relay—1, Year 33; 2, Year 34. 1 min. 49 sec. Year Standing—1, Year 31. 68 points; 2, Year '33, 26 points; 3, Year 34. 11 points; 4, Year 32, 8 points; 5, O.V.C., 1 point. Individual Standing—1, Kendall, 40 points; 2, McCarthy, 9 points; 2 Carter, 9 points; 3, Boyce, 6 points; 3, Sparling, 6 points. BOXING AND WRESTLING With the loss of Coach Rumple, the mat men are confronted with a serious problem. “Who is able to take his place?” However, we suppose with Mr. 456 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

Rumple s excellent advice the boys will find a competent coach. The gradu¬ ating class will claim Pete Chepesuik, Lome Lapointe, Stan Malkin and Keith Reynolds. Meets entered, 3; Won, 1; Lost, 2. Standing—this was the first year in Senior Inter-Collegiate Wrestling and no group was entered by the College. Wrestling Team—A. Patterson, Taylor, J. Wilson, W. Dunlop, L Lapointe. 0. Wright, H. Webster, G. West, P. Chepesuik. Boxing Team—G. Cruikshanks, S. Malkin, B. Archibald, Evans, W. God¬ frey. Saunders, K. Reynolds, J. Hearn, Bonaci, Keown. The Public Speaking Contest IT was unfortunate this year that the Public Speaking Contest held in Mem¬ orial Hall on March 12th, came so late in the term. After a heavy round of curricular and extra-curricular activities and examinations less than a month ahead, a majority of students found it necessary to get down to work with the natural result that attendance suffered. Of the nine entries, at least four had to withdraw* owing to pressure of other work and on the actual night of the contest, four students spoke. The subjects looked decidedly more promising than usual, but the speeches themselves, unfortunately, did not come up to expectations. F. W. T. Lucas, speaking on “The Farmer of Tomorrow”, was outstanding both in subject matter and delivery. He put sufficient fire into his speech to arouse a some¬ what lethargic audience and the only criticism we have to offer is that College students are inclined to react against the “Winston Churchillian” effect of a wing collar and a black tie with a tweed suit—a minor matter, but sympatheti touch with the audience is essential. He thoroughly deserved the award and we are glad to record his fine speech below. E. C. Williams, ’32, who was awarded second prize, had interesting sub ject matter in his description of “Rural Denmark”, but did not get sufficiently enthusiastic to rouse the audience thoroughly. He had a quiet and pleasing manner and gave the impression that he could have been a great deal more ■convincing if he had let himself go. “Co-operation in Ontario” has been dinned into our heads on so manv occasions and from so many angles that even fresh material on the subject a 4 presented bv 1. McArthur, ’32, could not really pretend to be interesting, h was unfortunate that he forgot to address either the chair or the house at the start and gave an impression of nervousness until the last few minutes of the speech. / The flamboyant title of A. C. Buchner’s speech led us to expect somethin • really startling. “The Second Great World War” conjured up all sorts oi* of Canada during this era of expansion? Our own farmers will carry on pictures which did not materialize, and it was obvious that the majority of THE O. A. C. REVIEW 457 tlie speech had been memorized. The Russian Five Year Plan might have been treated in realty interesting fashion and it was disappointing to hear it disposed of in such a dull way. During the evening the Fowler Scholarship for highest General Proficiency in Live Stock Judging in the past two years (Associate) was presented to H. I. Seymour by Dr. Fowler himself; the Class '24 medal for General Proficiency in Animal Husbandry going to D. J. McTaggart. The judges were Miss M. C. Hay, Prof. D. H. Jones and Mr. G.P. Collins. The winning speech follows :—

THE FARMER OF TOMORROW

Mr. Chairman. Ladies and Gentlemen,— It is universally admitted that Canada is on the eve of becoming one of the great nations. Her mineral wealth, her rich inheritance of agricultural lands, her strategic position and above all the ambition of her people, all point to the magnificent future which is implied in the phrase “The Canada of Tomorrow". The agriculturist is chiefly interested in the question of the increasing use of farm machinery, the question of increasing cost of pro¬ duction, the question of the increasing size of the farm unit, but what of the man behind the plow? After all the human element in agriculture is as vital r. one as in any other industry and we may well ask ourselves the question as to who will be the men and women who will constitute the rural populatoin with the same indomitable courage, with the same adaptability to meet changed conditions that has characterized them ever since the first ox teams left the central provinces on the long and hazardous journey to the Red River and on to the foothills of Alberta. We have relied on our farmers in the past,, we can rely on them in the future. But there is another type of farmer, whom we must consider, and consider with ever increasing anxiety, the immigrant. Just so long as the bulk of our agricultural immigrant labour was drawn from the Anglo-Saxon and Scandin¬ avian peoples, we could rest assured that with elimination of the congenitally diseased, the mentally unfit, and the criminal, the remainder would be able t > take their place side by side with their Canadian cousins in building up a great heritage for the future generations. But that situation no longer exists. Toda}r a very large percntage of our immigants come from the Teutonic, Slave and Mongolian races and it is my contention that an appreciation of these people, of their home-life and of the reasons that prompted them to leave the old country and face the long journey across land, sea and land again to the Canadian prairies is necessary if we are to imbue them with that true sense ox patriotism and loyalty which is so necessary to an united Canada. It is mv further contention that the students of our Agricultural Colleges, particularly the students of this Agricultural College, representing as they do the material from which will be drawn the moulders of Canada’s future agricultural des¬ tiny, should have a knowledge of conditions in Central Europe today. 458 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

The Teutons, known to us the Germans and the Hutch, come from northern Europe. They are like the Anglo-Saxons in many respects. They have, of course, their own historical background, political problems and racial charac teristics and minor differences such as the wearing of wooden shoes in rural Holland and the building of cattle barn and house under the one roof, but there is more of similarity than of difference. They soon merge into the Anglo-Saxon, soon learn the English language and Canadian customs. 1 he Slavs are a wonderful people. A glance at the map of Europe will show how, in the past centuries, they have forced their way right into the heart of that continent. Next to the British and Frnch they represent the largest proportion of Canada's population today. There are some 250,000 of them in Canada. A traveller from Berlin to Warsaw soon realizes the essen¬ tial differences between the Teuton and the Slav. The Slav lacks a certain restless ambitious vivacity which characterizes the Teuton. He has in its place a diligent ceaseless persistence. The Teuton, is world-famed for his adaptability to a mechanical age and is right in the forefront of mechanical progress both in agriculture and in industry. The Slav, however, has never taken kindly to machinery and one may still see men and women, barefoot, going out to hoe their little four and five acre farms; one may still see the hand looms for the spinning of the hand combed flax. Their houses are of the most primitive kind, with two rooms, mud walls, and a dirt floor. The women still go down to the streams with their clothing and their pots and pans every week, electricity is practically unknown, washing machines ana cream separators are rare, and fine buildings are only to be seen in the largesi cities. For one reason or another, agriculture in the Slavic countries seem to have lagged behind a century and a lot of the trouble in the Balkans today is the attempt to catch up that century in a decade. The Mongolians constitute the smallest percentage of our immigrants from Central Europe today. For two centuries these hardy people have lived under the dual influences of the Teutonic and Slavic civilizations, yet they still retain many of their national characteristics, especially their facial configuration and their fatalistic outlook on life. These three great streams constitute the source of many of our farmers of the next generation. For proper appreciation of these people it is necessary to know some of the reasons that have caused then to leave their homelands. The first reason is the surplus population of Europe. We who live in Canada have very little idea of the suffocating condtions under which many of these people live. Just one example; the Province of Saskat¬ chewan has a population of some 866,000 and a similar area in Europe com¬ prises the countries of Germany, Czechoslovakia and Belgium with a popu¬ lation of some 85.000,000. The second reason is the difficulty of existing in the face of adverse economic conditions. Where there is a surplus population serious economic problems soon arise and Europe today has an unemployed army of 10,000.000 which seems to be on the increase. Poverty is rampant and it is literallv true that millions of people are living on the edge of starvation THE O. A. C. REVIEW 459 for four or five months of the year. The third reason is one which I have not time to go into in any detail tonight. It is the question of racial minori¬ ties. After the world war the allied statesmen, in order to preserve the bal¬ ance of power in Europe transferred huge tracts of land from the old German and Austrian Empires to newer countries. This meant that many millions of people were transferred from the country whose flag they loved, whose laws they had learned to obey and to whom they had owned allegiance all their lives, to another and in most cases, an enemy country; and many thousands preferred to emigrate to the new world than to attempt to live under these new conditions. An united Canada can only result from an understanding of these people of their hopes, ideals and ambitions and, if we wish to create in Canada the greatest agricultural country in the world, we must learn to regard these strangers from across the sea with sympathy rather than with antipathy for, ladies and gentlemen, with them, Io a large extent, rests the future of Cana¬ dian agriculture which is synonymous with Canadian prosperity, for they are the farmers of tomorrow. / .. . „ . An Impression of Schubert P. J. Serfontein, 981. “I would that my tongue could utter the thoughts that arise in me.” THUS sighed the great Tennyson when the wild music o fthe mighty ocean, breaking on its “cold gray stones,” enraptured his divine soul. Thus sighed I, poor nonentity, with heart all aquaking, when first I heard the mighty harmonies of Franz Schubert’s immortal unfinished symphony. Even the novice, even the person who is ignorant of the beauties of classical music, could fail to be deeply impressed by the angelic music of that composition. A curious feeling of mingled awe and reverence, blended with thrills of pure joy, takes possession of his humble soul. He is constrained to listen most intently; he has no power to resist, for it seems to him that he has crossed the threshold of a Temple and has come into the presence of a Deity. He is struck mute, he is deprived of all self-assertion, of all his self-regard in the short space of a moment, and once in his life he realizes his own nothingness. Faintly, most faintly, there echoes in his soul a line from Lamlb, “We are nothing; less than nothing, and dreams.” He is a stranger here! He strives to withdraw himself but is powerless. Some mysterious, irresistible, inexorable force holds him where he stands; he is unable to take the single step back that will convey him over the threshold again, out into his own dull world! As he listens his soul is gradually enraptured by the heavenly sounds. Eventually his heart receives a glimpse of the purport of these 460 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

melodies .... They are the overflowings of a replete soul, a heart tilled to the brim with disappointment. They are the evils of a deity in agony, they are the sounds of the falling tear-drops of a God. At first great Schubert seems to be quietly contemplating his past life. The movement of the symphony its calm, and even then he realizes the futility of life; his disappointments came home to him with all their cruel flintiness; the movement became rapid, passionate, even fierce and wild. We perceive the cruel sufferings of a most sensitive and most noble soul. It strives and heaves as the ocean does when tormented by the great winds. But soon it realizes the futility of strife against inexorable fate and acquiesces. In quiet resignation, in tender melancholy it finds comfort, and then brings forth: “Music that gentlier on the spirit lies, Than tir’d eyelids upon tir’d eyes.”

Letters to the Editor [To The Editor, O. A. C. Review.] found in Robert’s “Rules of Order”, Dear Sir:—There has in recent months' which is the standard hook of the United been some criticism of student elections States Congress, the following clause as conducted at the O. A. C. I therefore with respect to nominations and elec¬ feel that the accompanying letter, from tions : Dr. Stevenson of the Department of “An election takes place immediately English, might be of interest to your “if the candidate is present AND readers. “ DOES NOT DECLINE or if he is “absent and HAS CONSENTED TO Yours truly, “HIS CANDIDACY”.—Robert’s p. 234. A. W. Taylor. It is quite evident from this that no March 18, 1931. person can be required to stand for Mr. Taylor, election against his own expressed wish. Fourth Year, This point of view is sustained also in O. A. C. the little handbook published by the Dear Mr. Taylor: Macmillan Company of Canda. In one You asked me to give a ruling on the place it says: “Should the officer insist question of whether it is necessary to on the acceptance of his resignation, get the consent of mover and seconder this must be done”. before a nomination can be withdrawn. This, I think, settles the question, and At first I recalled the fact that it is in accordance with the above, my ruling necessary to get the consent of the mov¬ would be that the consent of the mover er and seconder before a MOTION can r.nd seconder need not be obtained if the he withdrawn, and I thought that per¬ candidate refuses to stand for election. haps this rule might also apply to nom¬ As a matter of courtesy it is, however, inations. However, I have since then usual to ask the mover and seconder to consulted all the authorities. Some of withdraw the nomination. them, such as Bourinot, do not have any¬ Yours sincerely, thing to say on this point, hut I have O. J. Stevenson. THE 0. A. C. REVIEW 461

NEWS FROM INDIA MRS. FULLER recently received a most interesting letter from Miss K. Pepler, who graduated with Mac '28, and is now in India. She has allowed us to make the following extracts:—

0 ■‘The Viceroy’s garden party was a splendid affair with a regal air about it and heaps of clashing colour—the body guard saris, Rajah's turbans, velvet and gold coats, etc., to say nothing of the flowered georgettes of the Europeans. We were really qiyte glad to get Lord and Lady Irwin safely out of Calcutta. Conditions are anything but peaceful and we have had a few unforgettable tragedies. But I marvel that we get along as well as we do and one can only a wa it developments. ’ ’ ■‘Last spring I was in South India in the Nilgiri Hills for two months and went to Mysore for the Maharajah’s birthday celebrations. It was the most gorgeous extravaganza that I’ve ever seen or shall see! The regiments, guards, courtiers and the royal family all looked as though they were at a fancy dress carnival and the camels and elephants even mere so. The bullocks were painted in many bright coloured designs and gold and silver were in much evidence. The elephants had pearls in their flapping ears and Persian rugs on their backs. The camels had silver anklets and semi-precious stone necklaces. The Maharajah himself rode a white horse and was a vison of pale pink and white satin with almost an overdose of pearls and gold. After the parade there was a demonstration by the regiments and marvellous illumina¬ tions, musical ride and march past, etc., which was thrilling. “The palace and grounds and miles of streets were all a dazzling blaze of eleetricty and fiery brands flourished by citizens. It was a complete fairy¬ land of brilliance. “I was staying in one of the palace guest houses which sounds grander than it reallv was—ate with my fingers off banana leaves, sitting on the floor cross-legged till my ankles nearly wore out. However, I was given a bed to sleep on! . . . I had my holiday this year in September and October and visited Northern India and Kashmir. It was really beautiful. I loved it. A Canadian girl from Rangoon and an Englih girl went with me. From Rawatpincli we motored to Srnagar taking tAvo days for the trip. It AAms a 462 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

lovely drive and we stopped at a Dak bungalow for the night. In the morn¬ ing we drove for miles and miles along an avenue of poplars. We had engager! a houseboat and were soon settled in our tinv abode. It took us 'four davs to reach Islamebad. The water was very low and we were poled along and much of the way were pulled. Coolies tied heavy strings around their heads or chests and pulled our flotilla along. We had one boat for two of us with a dining room and the second small boat for the other girl and a third kitchen boat on which our boatman and his family lived. We moored our boats and went thirty miles up the valley to Pahlgam—a heavenly camping spot. There we camped for a few days enjoying the snow views, the good clear air (about 9,000 ft. up) the mountan stream beside which we camped and the splash of colour of turning leaves against the evergreens. Then we set forth on a trek of four days. Though we were camping out style was rather grand. We had sleeping tents, bathroom tents, a dining tent and a kitchen one, camp beds, tables, chairs, etc., seven ponies, and eight servants and only three of us! Sounds rather ridiculous, doesn't it? We went up the Niddar Valley and it was truly beautiful. We managed about 16,000 ft.—the aim was 18,000 ft— Mt. Kolahoi and it was quite exciting to stand on a glacier ^and feel snow again. “We went back to Srinagar in the boat and on to Dhal Lake where we moored for ten days just opposite Shalimar gardens. Many picnic visits to the different gardens and the changng colours and lights on the water—the profusion of flowers—the snow topped hills and the old world charm of it all made a lasting impression. On my way home I visited Peshawar and was disappointed that the Government refused permission to go through the Khyber but no women are allowed just now. I also stayed n Lahore and saw Kim’s Gun, etc., and then Amritsar which is the centre of the Sikh religion and their golden temple was a most interesting colourful spot. I was rather ner vous as everyone (man and woman) carried a dagger or sword, and we got mixed up in a riot at night—but we got our train safely.” (We would call the attention of ALL Macdonald Hall graduates to the Editorial note under the heading ‘‘A Special Appeal". Letters such as the above describing your doings cannot fail to be of interest to both students and graduates. Please help to make the only tangible link between students and graduates a real mirror of your activities.—Ed.)

THE SPRING TERM/

The Spring Term! “How I made out on that physiology The dreaded week of examinations is paper” is over, too, and marks have past and those energetic souls who cele¬ been conned o’er and o’er, or skilfully brated its completion by “a real old- hidden where none will spy. fashioned house-cleaning” of their Holidays have proved to us how much rooms have recovered from the ensuing we love our work and our life in Mac aches and pains. That last long week Hall. Now we are back with the usual of wating for results and of wondering firm resolve to “show the family—an t THE 0. A. C. REVIEW 463

others—what we can do when we reall>r the past happy year. try”. However—and, thank fortune! Meanwhile—well, we have heard that —examinations are once again so far spring in the environs of O.A.C. is a in the distant future that we don’t have time to be enjoyed to the full and we t otry too hard for the present. are determined to make the best use Two notes of sadness there are, how¬ of our advantages—an occasional game ever One is the early departure of of tennis, a hike or two, picnics in the friends from across the campus; the 'Dairy Bush, and, of course, long hours other, the thought that the end of this spent on Macdonald campus with a term means the severance—partial, at Chemistry or Cook Book for company least—of many of the friendships form¬ Welcome to the new term! ed within the walls of Mac Hall during G. Fier heller.

“Wings Over Europe”

[This piety zvas produced Toy the Philharmonic Society during the Winter term. These two imprezsions written shortly after the play but only received, ju t lately speak volumes for the excellent zvork of the Philharmonic Society and arc, zve consider, of sufficient interest even at this late date to be zvorth

reading.—Ed.] Catherine Johnston

Since the question is a personal one and we meet it with the same incredul¬ —not “Why should we like the play?” ity as do the Cabinet Ministers. Their —my reasons may not be the important reaction is our reaction, and in their ones, or those responsible for the play’s selfish attitude we see ourselves por¬ popularity. trayed. The characteristics revealed in I like the setting. No. 10 Downing the men as they wait for their death are Street stirs my imagination. Were it decidedly human. The scene is not the “White House”, or the presidential overdrawn. The suspense is intense residence of France, Spain, or Italy, it and the prmitive idea of murder as a would not have the same appeal for me. way out of the desperate situation is We feel that it is a play that is going i logical conclusion. Our sympathy, to deal with a national and far-reaching- however, is not all with the Cabinet problem—perhaps a crisis similar to Ministers. Franci Lightfoot is a fas¬ that of August, 1914. There is another cinating and charming hero. His ideal¬ reason for liking the play. It is NOT ism, his unbounded faith in humanity, about war. Not that I disliked “Jour¬ the pathos of his lone stand all make ney’s End”—quite the contrary—but a strong appeal. Somehow or other the idea -of the “birth of humanity”, he made me think of Hamlet—“The not the death of it, is a startlingly new world is out of joint, the cursed spite. and different theme. The thought o* That ever I was born to put it right” our whole civilization changed entirely So. you see, I liked the setting, the at a moment’s notice, is breath-taking characters, the plot, and enjoyed the 464 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

entertainment it provided. Bnt it was Another criticism that I heard of this not merely transitory entertainment play was that it was ‘‘too deep’.’ Of quickly forgotten. It “ flashes still— course if people will insist on going out upon that inward eye.” to enjoy a good play with their mind Wilfraeda Rowe already occupied with such weighty Not having much opportunity in my problems as—the baby’s next feeding, lifetime to see really good plays aside the humiliating experience at the bridge from amateur productions of such, this the night before when your husband nlav came as a great treat to me anti trumped his partner's ace, the big danci? T can truly say that I enjoyed it im¬ t > come off, etc., it is practically impos¬ mensely—in fact, I have often thought sible to even consider such a minor about it since and even discussed it problem as the destruction of the with other people, which in itself is an whole universe. Until people can wipe argument in favour of the play, because everything else from their minds, so to it proves that there was something so speak, and enter into the idea of this vivid in it that it remained in one’s play, it will continue to be “too deep". mind which usually is not the case after In mv mind the “weaker sex” are hearing one of the average plays in living up to this name applied to them which the main object is usually to get for from them only have I heard the criticism that there was too much pro¬ the hero successfullvt/ married to the heroine. fanity in the play. If they could stretch In my discussion with other people, their imaginations to the point where however, I found that everyone was not they had the power to say whether or of the same opinion as myself. One oil not the universe would be blown up, 'the main arguments aganst the play one can’t quite picture them saying, was that it was far-fetched or impos¬ “Dear me,” or “Good gracious, I don't sible, or words to that effect. Only know just what to say.” the scientific world can tell us if man Other criticisms such as no women could ever control the energy of the in the play, no change of scenery, etc., atom and in these days of great scien¬ have come to my ears and much could tific discovery to me nothing seems im¬ be said both for and against these things possible and if these people who de¬ but space does not permit. However, nounce the plot as being impossible this plav is one of the finest and also would look at in this light, it would cer¬ one of the most unusual I have ever tainly supply thinking material almost seen and the many criticisms of it show beyond the realms of imagination. the latter to be true. V 4 ’ THE 0. A. C. REVIEW 465 Examination Results March, 1931. 9. Miss Davis, 1. 71.75 10. Miss McKinnon, G. 71.25 JUNIOR NORMALS 11. Vliss Leggett, L. 70.5 Term Average 12. Miss .Alien, R. 70.41 1. Miss Clark, H. 76.41 13. Miss Callan, L. 70.16 2. Miss Marshall, .F. 76.25 14. Miss Shepherd, F. 69.41 3. Miss Miller, B. 76.08 15. Vliss Henderson, 1. 69.33 4. Miss Fierheller, G. 74.08 16. Miss Simpson, H. 68.33 5. Miss Fierheller, V. 73. 17. Miss Mewhinney, P. 68.33 6. Miss Wither, M. 69.57 18. Vliss Pollard, G. 67.66 7. Miss Nicholson, F. 69.25 19. Vliss Fowler, VI. 67.58 8. Miss Vance, A. 65.16 20. Vliss Jowett, G. 67.41 Conditioned 21. Vliss Shaver, B.67.33 9. Miss Pugh, D.No. 57. 22. Miss Woods, E. 67.33 SENIOR NORMALS 23. Vliss Ryerson, F. 67.08 Term Average 24. Vliss Gardiner, H. 66.75 1. Miss Bisson, D. 77.83 25. Vliss Vledd, VI. 66.66 2. Miss Mather, H. 77.25 26. Vliss Walker, C. 66.25 3. Miss Fennell, F . .. 76. 27. Vliss Allen, E. 66.16 4. Miss Forgersen, L.. . 74.9 28. Miss Archibald, G. 66.08 5. Miss Masson, E. 73.5 29. Vliss Pasmore, H. 66. 6. Miss McDiarmid, M. 73. 30. Vliss Walter, H. 65.91 7. Miss Hemingway, S. 72.75 31. Miss Price, M. 65.83 8. Miss Jamieson, A. 72.08 32. Miss Taylor, N. 65.83 9. Miss Ruttle, L. 71.33 33. Vliss Lush, C. 65.75 10. Miss McLaughlin, 0. 70.16 34. Miss Golding, 1. 64.83 11. Miss Moyle, R. . 70.16 35. Miss Vlutrie, VI. 64. 12. _ Miss Cooper, 1. 69.75 36. Vliss McKay, 1. 63.91 13. Miss Elder, H. 67.66 37. Vliss Herbert, E. 63.66 14. Sister Frances Clare. 67.5 38. Miss Lee, 1. 63.66 15. Miss Howe, VI. 66.41 39. Vliss Corless, F. 62.91 40. Vliss Hubbard, E. 62.75 JUNIOR ASSOCIATES 41. Vliss Marshall, VI. 62.33 Term Average 42. Miss VIcCague, L. 62.25 1. Miss Parker, L. 80.6 43. Miss Mason, L. 61.91 2. Miss McBeth, VI. 78. 44. Vliss Craise, VI. 61.91 3. Miss Stewart, VI. 76.66 45. Vliss Hunt, Evelyn . 61.83 4. Miss Graham, M. 74.41 46. Vliss Farrar, A. 61.75 5. Miss Newbery, VI. 73.66 6. Miss Lester, D. 73.66 47. Vliss Found, VI. 61.25 7. Vliss Fulton, M. .. 73.08 48. Vliss Smith, Mildred . 61.16 8. Miss Heagle, VI. 72.25 49. Vliss Blow, J. 61.16 466 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

50. Miss Pridham, R. 60.41 16. Miss Davis, D. 65.76 51. Miss Ogawa, Y. 60.25 17. Miss Moore, A. 65.30 52. Mi s Jamieson, G. 60.16 18. Miss Algie, Mary . 64.69 53. Miss Heatherington, M. ... 60. 19. Miss Sproule, B. 64.15 54. Miss Wood, D. 59.83 20. Miss Nugent, V. 63. Conditioned. 21. Miss McCormack, M. 62.76 55. Miss Smith, E. 65.81 22. Miss Miller, D. 62. (English—Absent) 23. Miss Beattie, M. 61.76 56. Miss Robinson, B. 63.90 24. Miss Kellock, A. 61.53 (Pract. Sewing—Incomplete) 25. Miss Barns, R. 61.38 57. Miss Borland, M. 59.83 26. Miss Hill, K. 61.07 (Chemistry—No. 34) 27. Miss McMullen, M. 60.92 58. Miss Ellenby, M. 59.33 28. Miss Kennedy, Alice .... 60.76 (Psychology—(1st & 2nd term) No. 36) 29. Miss Nichols, G. 60.53 59. Miss Bonthron, J.No. 58.66 30. Miss Laidlaw, M. 60.23 (English—No. 36) 31. Miss Chatwin, I. .. 59.76 60. Miss Snow, L.No. 58.08 32. Miss Mathews, H. 59.30 61. Miss Blagden, E.No. 57.33 Conditioned (English—No. 30) 33. Miss McDonell, M. 68.53 62. Miss Thompson, R.No. 57.33 (Eugenics—No. 34) (English—No. 35) 34. Miss Waddell, M. 68.38 (English (1st & 2nd term)—-No. 32) (Eugenics—No. 31) (Psychology (1st & 2nd term)—No. 36) 35. Miss Dunn, J. 68.15 63. " Miss Dill, V.No. 51.66 (Eugenics—No. 22) (Chemistry— No. 34) 36. Miss Garland, 1. 64.84 (Foods—No. 35) (Eugenics—No. 31) (Physiology—No. 26) 37. Miss Rollins, A. 64.84 SENIOR ASSOCIATES (Eugenics—No. 32) Term Average 38. Miss Christner, R. 64.84 1. Miss Taylor, H. 79. (Dietetics—No. 34) 2. Miss Johnston, C. 77.09 39. Miss White, M. 64.07 3. Miss Cunningham, C. 74.38 (Eugenics—No. 30) 4. Miss McMillan, M. 74.30 40. Miss Broadfoot, E. 63.61 5. Miss Sanderson, M. 73.38 (Chemistry—No. 33) 6. Miss Scott, E. 73.30 41. Miss Bailey, M. 62.76 7. Miss Penhale, M. 73.23 (Dietetics—No. 2^) 8. Miss Evans, PI. 72.76 42. Miss Drury, E. 61.46 9. Miss Tieman, A. 71.07 (Economics—No. 34) 10. Miss Cheney, E. 69.90 43. Miss Comstock, L. 61.46 11. Miss Baltzer, R. 68.84 (Eugenics—No. 28) 12. Miss Seatle, E. 67.23 44. Miss Coombs, E. 60.30 13. Miss Ferguson, M. 67. (Eugenics—No. 30) 14. Miss Adams, R. 66.84 45. Miss Wiegand, K. 60.30 15. Miss Bannerman, E. 66.23 (W. Cookery—No. 36) THE O. A. C. REV IEW 467

46. Miss Blair, M. 60.15 10. Miss Clarke, E. 60.07 (Dietetics—No. 35) (Physiology—No. 32) 47. Miss Willard, B. 59.53 11. Mrs. Thompson, P.No. 59.15 (Eugenics—No. 30) (Chemistry—No. 27) 48. Miss Harvey, J. 59.53 12. Miss Stewart, E.No. 58.74 (Eugenics—No. 30) 13. Miss Manning, M.No. 58.07 49. Miss Peters, H.No. 58.61 (Physiology—No. 24) (Eugenics—No. 36) 14. Miss Clarke, R.No. 58. 50. Miss McCannell, A.No. 58.30 (Foods—No. 38) (Dietetics—No. 38) (Psychology—(1st & 2nd term)—34) 51. Miss Richards, D.No. 57.25 SENIOR INSTITUTIONAL (Eugenics—No. 28) MANAGEMENT (Millinery—Incomplete) 52. Miss Hill, L.No. 57. Term Average (Dietetics—No. 29) 1. Mrs. Barber, A. 73.9 53. Miss Wunnenberg, I.No.56.53 2. Miss Hitchings, M. 67.5 (Dietetics—No. 30) 3. Miss Crawford, R. 67.3 54. Miss Lee, M.No. 56.30 4. Miss Webster, L. 63./ 55. Miss Hopkins, D.No. 55.53 5. Miss Church, P. 62.5 (Eugenics—No. 32) Conditioned 56. Miss West, I.No. 55.23 6. Sister St. James.No. 58.4 (Economics—No. 19) (Eugenics—No. 30) 57. Miss Christie, E.No. 55.07 7. Miss Couse, W.No. 57.1 (Eugenics—No. 20) 8. Miss Hassard, K.No. 54. 58. Miss Bull, M.No. 54.92 (Chemistry—No. 37) (Eugenics—No. 16) (Eugenics—No. 33) 59. Miss Hewitt, G....Illness—Absent y. Miss Bovair E.No. 51.5 60. Miss Rowe. W. . . Illness—Absent (Eugenics—No. 30) # (Dietetics—No. 31) JUNIOR INSTITUTIONAL MAN¬ (Economics—No. 33) AGEMENT HOMEMAKERS Term Average 1. Miss Jarvis, M. 79.84 Term Average 2. Miss Wilson, G. 77.76 1. Miss Hunt, Edna . 78.76 3. Miss Keith, D. 75.36 2. Miss Laing, H. 76. 4. Miss Broderick, W. 70.92 3. Miss Coleman, H. 75. 5. Miss Rorke, S. 65.61 4. Miss Hill, D. 73.76 6. Miss Hicks, C. 65.3 5. Miss Frankish, M. 69.92 7. Miss Rutland, E. 63.61 6. Miss Bostwick, M. 69.69 Conditioned 7. Miss Ward, T. 68.38 8. Miss McDiarmid, E. 68.5 8. Miss White, E. 68.16 (Chemistry—No. 35) 9. Miss Kennedy, Agnes .... 66.61 9. Miss White, 1. 60.5 10. Miss AIcConvry, M. 66.23 (Chemistry—Absent) 11. Miss Fisher, C. 65.51 468 THE 0. A. C. REVIEW

12. Miss Smith, 0. 65.30 ( W. Laundry—No. 33) 13. Miss Anderson, M. 63.71 21. Miss Workman, F.No. 54.84 14. Miss Weatherston. B. 61.92 (Ec. of House—No. 37) 15. Miss Kidner, B. 61.91 22. Miss Counsell, A.No. 54.76 16. Miss Darling, A. 61.23 (Ec. of House—No. 36) Conditioned 23. Miss Gilpin, M.No. 52.21 17. Miss Graves, P.No. 58.76 (Textile—Term—No. 25) 18. Miss Mervin, S.No. 58.69 (English (1st & 2nd term)—No. 34) (Physiology—No. 28) 24. Miss Biggs, F.Illnes^—Absent 19. Miss Grover, H.No. 55.84 25. Miss Smith, M. ..Illness—Absent (Ec. of House—No. 38) OPTIONAL STUDENT 20. Miss. MacLaren, M.No. 55.46 1. Miss Howell, A.No. 52.6 Ular. IfaU Enrala F. Marshall Once more that terrible time when ously ; and a ruthless campaign carried the powers of concentration and imag¬ on against dirt—whether it be “dust, ination of every Mac-ite is stretched to untidiness or foreign matter of any de¬ its utmost capacity, has come and gone. scription.’’ Consultations were held everywhere Sunday brought a lull caused by utter and the questons which should have exhaustion. been asked decided on, but apparently A week of classes after exams, and our powers of foreseeing the future directly before holidays, is ideal in many were not so good as they might have respects as it serves as a sort of anti¬ been, and many were the bitter regrets. climax. It is most nerve-wracking to Our sympathes to every girl who “ stud¬ pass from the point of high pressure in ied the whole book, except those chap¬ exam week to a holiday, where there is ters the questions were on.” nothing to do. And then again after a holiday in which “there is nothing to do’’ Then the news leaked out that the re¬ —well its always hard to get back into sults “might” reach our fond parents the old paths (which aren't of pleasure before we did. More consternation and and ease). Both these troubles have as one remarked, “I know they love been eliminated this year. me at home, at least I think they do— The Students’ Council held their an¬ but all the same I hope I can get there nual banquet on Friday, the thirteenth ahead of that letter!” Perhaps if you At times they may have “suspicions’’ but can bake a lemon pie like the one you we can't accuse them of “superstition.” made last dav in class, all will be for- Tis the time when the Year Book given. draws near to completion. The commit¬ The first day of Spring duly arrived tee has worked hard—if you don’t believe and from all appearance Mac Hall was it you’ve never watched Pearl proof-read¬ be et by “Spring Fever.” Not with¬ ing—and are producing a splendid book. standing the fact that the exams did Be sure to get one Junior—our Senior leave us in a weakened condition, the Class will graduate shortly and the many Laundry was crowded from 6 a.m. until associations we have had with it will 11.30 p.m.; corridors were blocked with make the Book take a high place in our furniture; flours scrubbed most vigor¬ memories of Mac. F. Marshall. THE O. A. C. REVIEW 469

or two with a Good Dealer. . . . THE retailing of farm equip¬ knowledge to help your prospects ment offers an excellent toward cutting down their power opportunity for technically and labor costs and handling their trained men with commercial abil¬ work with less time and effort, you ity to realize quickly the two ambi¬ can get just the experience you tions every college man has: need to make you a desirable 1. To establish a profitable vocation partner for some established deal¬ for himself, and er, or to enable you to operate 2. To serve society in a manner befitting you: own business successfully. a man of his training. The one thing needful is to know One or two summers spent with your prospects’ conditions and to a retail dealer, perhaps a year or fit modern machines and equipment two after graduation, will show you into those conditions so that your the possibilities of this field. customers make more profit. If you approach the job with the Any college man who can render idea of studying actual farm con¬ this helpful service to farmers will ditions and applying your technical quickly realize his ambitions. J. I. CASE COMPANY CASE 470 TMK O. A. C REV■ I K\\

The New Power House

Power houses, like everything else, go The draught is regulated by the pressure, out of date. The old boilers and mach¬ through a Mason regulator. # inery behind the site of Johnston Hall have served their purpose well, but they Two vertical feed pumps, controlled have had their day. W ith the erection by a copys regulator, force the water, of larger buildings the capacity of the which is preheated by the exhaust steam boilers had been forced to the limit to from engines, into the boilers. cope with the increased space which re¬ Each boiler is fitted with six steam quired heating. soot-blowers. These are periodically turned on to clean the flues between the The new residence of the power units tubes, and allow the furnace to work to is familiar to everyone on the campus. its full efficiency. It is a flat roofed, red brick building sit¬ uated on the edge of the experimental The steam pipes are led from the plots behind Machinery Hall. The red power house through a subway 552 ft. brick work is relieved by grey stone and long. Branches to the various buildings tall gothic windows. A smoke stack are taken off the 10 inch steam main towers above it from the south side. and return by a 4 inch pipe. The fire pumps were built by the Can¬ The heating plant consists of two 400 adian Allis Chalmers Co. and have a H.P. Sterling boilers working at 110 lbs. capacity of 750 gallons per minute at pressure. One of these boilers is now ] 15 lbs. pressure. The pumps are driven doing satisfactorily the work which five by a 75 H.P. General Electric motor, and did in the old plant. The five old boil¬ have an emergency 75 H.P. Moore steam ers had to be stoked by hand and they engine. consumed about 4000 tons of coal per annum. It is expected that the new unit With regard to the lighting plant: this will be more economical. The coal is part is not yet finished. The old dynamos conveyed to an overhead bunker which are still in use on their original location, holds 150 tons. From this bunker it is and supply some of us with ljght. The spouted down to the stokers by gravity. dynamos are temporarily supplement¬ The automatic stokers are by Combustion ed by three 3 cycle Hydro-electric trans¬ Engineers’ Corporation. There is one formers, which are housed in a shed for each boiler and they are capable of behind the wing of the new residence. delivering 800 H.P. each. A balanced Mills hall, and everyone who has the al¬ draught controls the stoking. ternating current is supplied from the Hydro. Next Spring it is hoped to com¬ The forced draught is generated by a plete this part of the plant by installing Keith faiq by Sheldons of Galt, driven a unit driven by Diesel enignes. All bv a 50 H.P. vertical engine. There is buildings on the campus will then be able also an emergency 50 H.P. electric motor. to have direct current. THE O A. C. REVIEW 471

“Wlien that Aprille with his showres suete, The drouglite of Marche hath pierced to the roote.”

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THE NEW POWER PLANT Notes and News

Pooling of Milk Everyone knows the importance of cooling milk, as L^ter * * soon as it is milked, in the hot summer months. But, I wonder, how many realize that it is just as important to cool milk in the winter as in the summer. Some interesting experiments re¬ cently conducted at Cornell University prove that fresh milk, subjected to a temperature of eight degrees below zero, will take three and a half hours to cool to sixiy degrees above. Thus, cooling by atmosphere is so slow, that there is ample time for bacterial growth and spoilage of the milk. On the other hand, milk placed in an iced cooling tank; will reach the sixty degree mark in approximately half an hour.

A REMINDER

Our readers are reminded of the notice regarding the C.S.T.A. meet¬ ing which appeared in the March issue of the Review. To quote Mr. E. K. Hampson, the President of the O.A.C. Alumni Association:— “Surely an unusual opportunity presents itself for a great re-union of O.A.C. men from all parts of the globe. The Alumni Re-union will take place on Saturday, June 27th, which comes at the immediate conclusion of the C.S.T.A. Convention.’1 Those intending to hold “Class’’ re-unions are asked to communi¬ cate with Mr. A. M. Porter, Registrar, O.A.C,, Guelph, or to any Officer of the Alumni Association THE 0. A. C. REVIEW 47.1 These days it’s the last cost that counts

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Advice to Dairymen Canada’s dairy industry will recover from its slump * * * # _ " * and dairymen once more will be on the road to prosperity when those connected with the industry realize that quality is the all-import¬ ant factor, J. B. Griffen, Secretary of the Ontario Milk Producers’ Association, told delegates to the annual convention of Eastern Ontario Dairymen held at Cornwall. lie urged herd owners to keep only profitable stock, and to use the scales and Babcock test to eliminate “boarders” from their herds. He pointed out that the Canadian farmer must cut his own costs to the minimum in order to successfully compete with those of nations where production costs are low.

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ErLBOWS in the sod...toes twisted skyward . . .there lies someone’s Son. There he lies among the things of today.. .there he lies gazing into tomorrow. Hazily he dreams. Of what? Well, he’s not exactly sure. But, like a boy, he’s thrilled at the thought of what tomorrow might bring. So he dreams. And tomorrow... say 25 or 35 years... these hazy things going round and round in his tousled head today will have grown into things very, very real. Progress, the dictionary calls these things. Prog¬ ress touches almost everything. Consider what has happened since Purina Chows, feeds for stock and chickens, appeared 36 years ago. Pullets laying dozens instead of half dozens. Cows milking gal¬ lons instead of quarts. Steers putting on pounds instead of ounces. Pork to market in 6 months in¬ stead of 12 months. Feed has changed. Dreams have turned it into a science. To Purina, science in feeds means putting more eggs.. .more milk. . .more pork. . .more of these things in every bagful of feed...more of these things there for every feed dollar you spend. Purina’s job is never done. Tomorrow's feed will hold even more eggs. . .more milk. . .more pork per bagful. It will take brains...it will take dreamers to do this job. The Sons of today. . .the dreamers of the meadows. . .will be building the Purina Chows of tomorrow. Purina Mills, Woodstock, Ont. and Montreal, P. Q.

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