Alberta College - Aurora Borealis Yearbook (Edmonton, Alberta Canada)

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AURORA BOREALIS 13 Y. M. C. A. First Term Second Term Hon. Pres. Mr. Fisher, B.Sc. Mr. H. Fisher President Mr. C. Donald Mr. J. Derpack Vice-Pres. Mr. R. Elgaaen Mr. A. Bull Secretary Mr. V. Campbell Mr. B. Letts Muscle knows no thought nor is spirit found in clay, Men congregate like animals and bent on play, But nature made men social and fond of mystic lore, And from instinct born of nature Man worships evermore. A LBERTA COLLEGE not only offers its boys an oppor¬ tunity to obtain an education, but also affords the best methods of directing their surplus energies in helpful chan¬ nels. We consider that the boy has a four-fold nature which, to do him justice must receive an all around devel opment. Under the able leadership fo Chas. Forsythe, better known as “Charlie”, the boys meet twice a week at the “Y” for B.B., group games and swimming, and in these activities the boys have taken considerable interest and have acquired marked ability. A Tuxis group has been organized by the director and as such meets on Wednesday night in Mrs. Lucas’ studio in McDougall Hall. Here the intellectual, social, and devo¬ tional nature of the group receives attention. In these func¬ tions individuals are taught leadership, comradeship and co¬ operative responsibility. Group singing and debates form part of the program and various addresses on current events have been delivered in an interesting and impressive man¬ ner by such men as our principal, Dr. F. S. McCall, and E. A. Corbett, M.A., of the Department of Extension. Every Sunday evening a service of song is held in the commercial hall for those who enjoy a devotional half-hour. On behalf of those who have benefitted by these activi¬ ties and have derived a broader outlook on life, I wish to thank those who have contributed to our profit and edifica¬ tion.—J. D. IN COMPOSITION IV. CLASS Miss Burkholder—Mr. Letts, give me an example of a syllogism. “Red” Letts— Major Premise: There is always room at the top. Minor Premise: There is plenty of room here. Conclusion: Therefore we are at the top.

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12 AURORA BOREALIS Literary Society F OLLOWING the tradition of the College, a Literary Society was formed at the opening of the Fall term. The officers were: First Term Second Term Hon. Pres. .Miss Coone Miss Coone President Margaret Gaetz Alfie Elgaaen Vice-Pres. Edward Hancock Lester Saunders Secretary Alison Yeats Velma Lawrence A meeting was held every two weeks on Friday eve¬ ning. Varied programmes were given and on one occasion Miss Burkholder gave a very interesting lecture on “The Birthplace of Edmonton”. We were entertained by Mc- Dougal Young People at a social evening held in the church. On October 31st a very jolly Hallowe’en party in the form of a masquerade was given by the Literary Society in the basement of McDougal Church. Prizes were presented for the best costumes. Dr. and Mrs. McCall, Mrs. Smith and Mr. Hyndman acted as judges. A new system was introduced this year for supplying the various programmes, that of making the different aca¬ demic grades, and the Commercial students responsible for the meetings. Several skating parties were held on the College rink during the winter months. Miss Montgomery, of the Extension Department, of the University, recently gave us an excellent talk on the value of good reading. Before closing for the season we expect to have a de¬ bate and treasure hunt. FOR QUALITY MEATS Fresh Fish and Poultry are obtainable at all our Sanitary Meat Markets as listed below: P. BURNS CO. LIMITED Jasper Market 10005 Jasper Ave., Phone 1317 Palace Market 10229 Jasper Ave., Phone 4626 Alberta Ave. Market 9405 118th Ave., Phone 71120 Scona Market Whyte Ave., Phone 31125 Central Market 10161 101st St., Phone 1350 Highlands Market 6427 112th Ave., Phone 72712

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14 AURORA BOREALIS