Carleton University - Raven Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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DISCUSSION GROUP - The discussion committee was charged with the promotion of Latin- American relations, debating and literary groups as well as the straight discussion group. The committee found it advisable to confine its activities to straight discussion and Latin-American relations solely, and branched into two separate entities, the first under Harold 'Shaffer and the latter under Mrs. Lloyd Shaw. The latter is treated in the preceding article. Following is the r-eport submitted by lVlr. Shaffer for the Discussion Group: . The Carleton Co-llege Discussion Group held a number of meetings in the library of the High School of Commerce, at which they studied the differences between pure discussion and other forms of public speaking such as open forums and debates. The group used discussion methods on the topics of Co-opera- tives. Housing, The Future of Carleton College, and Labour Problems. As part of the program, the chairmanship was rotated at every meeting so that each member would have an opportunity to conduct at least one session during the season. The leaders of the discussion topics were Dr. H. M. Tory, A. D. Ling, Neil McKellar and Harold Shaffer. From the friendly, stimulating, and instructive discussions that each meeting created, it was generally agreed that the purpose of the group has been successfully achieved. -I-I S MUSIC AND DANCING This year, we found a number of enthusiastic instrumentalists, but unfortunately, the instruments played were not of sufficient vari-ety to form a balanced orchestra. The committee suggested what they considered the next best plan, that the players join a new concert orchestra being formed in the city. Herbert Houston, a member of the orchestra and a student of Carleton College, made this possible. Rehearsals of this orchestra are now in progress, and when it makes its first public appearance in the near future, we may be gratified to see and hear a number of Carl-eton College students among its personnel. With regard to a choral group, we encountered a som-ewhat similar difficulty. The names submitted did not include enough male voices to warrant the inauguratio-n of a mixed-voice choir, and a female-voice group had to be considered. Another problem confronting any musical organiza- tion in our peculiar circumstances was the selection of a suitable time for page thirteen

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LATIN-AMERICAN CLUB The Discussion Committee appointed Mrs. Lloyd Shaw to organize the group of students interested in discussion of Canadian Latin-American relations. As a result of her efforts, the Latin-American Club made its debut with a very successful supper meeting at the Y.M.C.A. on February IS, 1943. It was decided at this meeting that the committee formed would plan the next meeting and that meetings would be held monthly. Mr. Mario Harrington, of the college faculty, addressed the club on the history and development of Cuba from th-e time of its discovery in 1542 to the present day. He voiced his opinion that not only should trade relations with the Latin-American countries be improved, but stronger cultural relations should b-e established to ensure greater harmony among the Americas. The club met again on March 25, when Dr. Irving, also of the faculty, spoke instead of Dr. Eduardo Grove, the Chilean Minister to Canada, whose illness prev-ented his showing of and commentating on some of his South American films. Dr. Irving spoke on inter-American relations generally and in particular, the positicn of Canada in this respect. Two ways of improving inter-American understanding he cited were the exchange of students interested in the culture of the countries concerned, and the amelioration of press service among the American countries. At this second meeting, the following executive was chosen: Mrs. Lloyd Shaw, President William Barclay, Vice-President Nicholas Tolcaryk, Treasurer Miss Audrey Tw-eedie, Secretary Cecil Froats, Publicity Agent The supper meeting on April 29 was the third and final meeting for the season. Although again unable to be present, Dr. Grove loaned his films on Chile and Argentine. Mr. Harrington gave a running com- mentary on the films, and previous to the showing, gave an impromptu geographical and social outline of Chile. He also spoke on the id-ea of Americanism. The aims of the Latin American Club are to obtain an introduction to our Latin American neighbours so that we may progress to a wider knowledge and appreciation of their cultures and achievements and also of the part Canada may play in inter-American affairs. Some of the mem- bers are also members of the Canada Latin-American Association of the city, and if a proposed federation of Latin-American clubs in Canada, both University and otherwise, is realized, it is more than likely that the club will find its place therein. -A.T. page twelve

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rehearsals. So far, it has been impossible to find an evening on which all the performers are free from classes, but we hope that the solution for this may be found in the future. A group of our folk dance enthusiasts have join-ed Mr. W. B. Stal- worthy's classes at the Y.W.C.A. where each Saturday evening, they spend an hour or two at European and American folk dances. This exhilarating form of recreation has become very popular with both men and women who find in it an opportunity for spontaneous expression of inherent rhythm. . The Committee trust the modest beginnings of the Class of '43 may be of help to next year's class. In this, the birthyear of Carleton College, there are already evidences of a desire to establish a musical organization and it is the sincere hope of th-e committee that the number of students wishing to participate in musical activities will increase in succeeding years. They hope that next year will see a College orchestra and both choral and dancing groups well under way. -L.B. SPORTS ASSOCIATION The Sports Committee discussed plans for several activities. The Committee formed the Sport Association. The executive of this association is comprised of a president, general committee and convenors as follows: President:-Miss Mary Connelly. General Committee:-Miss Jean Baillie, Ted Huyck. Convenors:-Miss Verna Bonnell, skiingg Miss Elsie Beck, bowling: lVliss Jean Baillie, chess, lVliss Eileen Hanson, swimming. All who participated in the sport of skiing enjoyed it immensely. The season started with a cross-country trip to Teskey's. Excursions were made to Fairy Lake and Ironsides. A few hardy enthusiasts went to Camp Fortune and skied back to Ottawa. The bowling season began at the Argyle Alleys on January 9, with over thirty bowlers present. Arrangements were made to have bowling a regular weekly event and a small group continued this activity throughout the winter. A small group of students enjoyed chess games. As this activity was started late in the year, the players decided to keep in touch with one another in order to enjoy a full season next year. Several attempts were made to secure the regular use of swimming pools but little headway was made. At the time of printing, plans were being made for a swimming party at the Chateau Laurier. page fourteen