Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute - Acta Nostra Yearbook (Guelph, Ontario Canada)

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A Visit to Taylor-Forbes ACTA NOSTRA, 1926 49 What a. factory produces is gener- ally known, but how this is done is often a mystery to the average indivi- dual. ln our industrial education the know how is the important thing and to help obtain this we visit various manufacturing concerns. In a visit to the Taylor-Forbes plant one cannot but be impressed at its comprehensiveness where the products range from door latches to steam radi- ators. These products distributed to the many branches make the name Taylor-Forbes and Made in Guelph. Canada known the world over. From the busy oflice to the shipping room. system is the keynote of success-a man by specializing in one operation becomes so proficient that output is in- creased greatly. Since space does not permit of detail in the several thousand things made, we will confine ourselves briefly to the lawn mower for which this firm is noted. Patterns for the parts are first ac- curately constructed of wood, and from these the master patterns used in mak- ing the moulds are cast of aluminum. Iron of a definite composition, suiting it to its purpose, is melted in the cupola and then poured from ladles into the moulds. Any parts subjected to strain are either forged or made of malleable cast. After casting, the parts are machined, polished. inspected and as- sembled. The cutting blades of the mowers are rivetted on. then ground for size and edge. The handles are made in the woodworking shop, an- other unit of the factory. The finished mower is sprayed. decorated, has a final inspection and is then ready to uphold the reputation of its ancestors. All operations even those on small articles are accurately performed, and in a manner which makes SATISFAC- TION spell SALES. A Visit to The Gilson Manufacturing Co. A factory with a pleasing outside appearance is generally a rarity. In this respect the Gilson Manufacturing Co. differs from the general run. as its well-groomed lawns will show. An- other departure is the cages on the lawn where animals and birds of different 'descriptions are housed. These exter- nals present an appearance which, without doubt. can be equalled by few concerns. In our tour of inspection we were welcomed by the president, after which we were conducted through the plant. The products are many among which are the famous Gilson Goes- Like-Sixtyu engine, manufactured in sizes up to ten horsepower, the Gilson Magic Furnace, the Snow-Bird washer and others as hay forks, grave vaults, litter carriers, silos, etc. The factory is interesting in con- nection with our vocational education. since it is on a production basis and besides the usual machinery there is much automatic machinery in opera- tion for screw cutting and gear cutting. In the foundry the cores and moulds are made and then the castings run. In the machine shop wc saw these castings being machined in lathes and milling machines. XVelding on furnaces and other machinery is done with the electric arc, which generates an in- tense heat. Assembling is carried on carefully and then a rigid inspection insures a perfect running machine. Another noticeable feature was the tool room where supplies are kept, re- pairs made, tools sharpened, and gaug- es tested for correctness. As students of the Vocational Class- es we wish to thank the Gilson Manu- facturing Co, and Taylor-Forbes Ltd. for their courtesy in allowing us to ob- tain an insight into actual factory con- ditions. EARL BRILL ERIC SLATER

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48 ACTA NOSTRA, 1926 Skating Party One of the bright features of the dull month of March was a skating party. This great event took place on March 2nd at the Royal Rink. The ice was exceptionally good and the party was enjoyed by a great many pupils. The number of pupils attend- ing showed the ever-i-ncreasing scho-ol spirit. The Tea Dance The first Tea Dance of the year was held on the Friday of the second week in February from four to six o'clock in the school auditorium. The large number of pupils present showed that a real interest is taken in these afternoon dances. The splendid support given to this affair by the students of the Lower school forms was note- worthy. Everyone froni the lowly fresh- man to the graduating student enjoyed the two hours of dancing to the lnusic provided by our excellent school or- chestra. ii X I E7SON5l'tM'fH Time IN UISN .

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50 ACTA NOSTRA, 1926 v G. C.-V. l. 0Rl'HES'l'RA fFrom Left to Right5 STAN DIN G-K. Hutchison. SITTING-J. Falconbridge, C. Fitt, K. Henderson, C. LaFontaine, ju Card, O. Kaiser, L. Silver. The School Qrchestra The leader of our eight-piece orch- estra., K. Hutchison, pianist, is equalled by few and his long experience in orch- estra work has contributed much to the orc-hestra's success. Our assistant pian- ist, Miss Henderson, is also a skilled player. Kaiser. Silver and Card at the violin draw the bow in first-class style. while Fitt and Henderson perform at their saxaphones and make real music. At the cornet we have a. talented play- er in J. Falconbridge, while Lalfon- taine performs at the drums. The organization of the Orchestra was due mainly to the efforts of a com- mittee of four Consisting of Miss R. Humphries, Miss Laughlin. L. Silver and W. Buchanan, who were confront- ed by many difliculties which they have eventually overcome. Each individual member is a first- class musician, but a good orchestra can result only from continued prac- tice together. The members have been kind enough to give considerable of their time and we are sure their music is appreciated by all. W. Buchanan. .. 2 fl WW . , 1 ll . JT f f I t pf tt , f tmlllf I xt Xu- Diuon 7 Thai Machine Shep k em in-ie:-nal noise Mr Darnforih- Thats not 'the Machine Sm? -its 'Vhe oreheiira pleslfng