London South Collegiate Institute - Oracle Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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L. S. C. L ORACLE A another branch under the Literary Society? Of course, we don't do the work. We leave that to Miss Mc- Camus and her staff, and don't they do it well? As President of the Literary Society, I hope you will enjoy this year at South just a little more because of the pro- grammes of activities arranged by the Literary Society. You have given me a very willing and efficient executive and under the helpful advice of Mr. Urlin, this year ought to be a great success. -MARJORIE L1sTER. My LIFE AND woRKs By PROFESSOR I. M.A. SNooPE,A.B.Cd. I was born and grew up, little readers. Always brilliant, even in my early youth I started to school at the age of five years and was much loved by my teachers as being a gentle little lad. I graduated from the London South Collegiate at the early age of twenty- seven and continued my astounding career at the University of Northern Ontario. Here I obtained my degrees and decided to settle down. I married my wife and it is to her I owe a part of my success, a small part certainly, for it was she who obtained my position in the university for me. Now, as I sit with my feet on the desk, reading a book of the undeciphered Cretan language and look back over my life, I ponder on the originality of it all. It thrills me, boys and girls, in its unique and interesting character, though, of course, I say this in all modesty, not wishing, as the poet says to mention my praises out loud. DOES COURAGE KNOW NO IGNOBLE DEFEAT A debatable and serious question this of modern day and age. In less complicated terms: Can courage receive a dishonourable defeat? Personally, I think not, because if one plays a game with every possible ounce of his en- ergy, and in the end is beaten, he should nottfeel ashamed or disgraced. On the other hand he should feel some- what pleased with himself. The South Vs. Woodstock games may be taken as an example of this. 57 There is also another question worth mentioning. What does the score of a game really mean? It is true that the score of a game means something, but a person who plays his best, plays fairly and in the end finds the score of the opponent larger, has by no means been defeated. On the contrary the loser by score may be the victor in many other ways. The loser has had the pleasure, if not honour, of playing someone his superior. Thus it gives him something to work for and also a chance to improve his style of play. ' Games should not be taken in a way so seriously, that if a team loses they immediately blame the referee, umpire, or each other. This is a sign of narrow- mindedness and of very poor sports- manship. The followers of a team would far rather support a team that is a Kaye Don loser than a Gar Woo-:l winner. ' Courage in all things is most essential to life. It is courage that is most strongly stressed in South Collegiate, for it has been in such a way that the tradition of the school has been upheld. South has a reminder : Virtus ffepulsae nescia sordidae-its motto. South has a guide-great teams who are now playing in the real game of life, South has an ambition to play the game with our courage high. -DORIS BLACKALL, IV B. The lives of gunmen are uncertain. Here today and gun tomorrow. 1? ORACLE CIRCULATION POSTER b Each form is represented by a runner doingthe ,225 yard dash. IV C and II B passed the tape.

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56 L. s. c. 1. oRAcLE LITERARY SOCIETY EXECUTIVE Back Row Cleft to rightj-W. Ramer, H. Westland, R. McCallum, R. Gole, J. Chapman. MiddloiRgw Cleft to rightj-I. Cole, V. Clark, Miss Gorwill, Mr. Wannacott, Miss MacRobert, N. Santo, . creaton. Front Row Qleft to rightj-Mr. Graham, A. Harley, M. Lister, G. Hamlyn, N. Farrow, Mr. Urlin. The President of the Literary has a Word with the School The primary purpose of the Literary Society is to provide special opportun- ity for students to develop along the lines of literary, musical and dramatic production and to encourage especially debating, public speaking-in short, to act as a helpful stimulus to the student of English throughout the School. Last year was a record year and one to be put down in history as a notable success. What else could be expected under the capable leadership of Row- land Shannon? He was always pre- pared to rise to any occasion and filled his office as president of our society very successfully. This year with Grace Hamlyn at the head of our Programme Committee, we are assured of some splendid meetings. We hope to further interest in dram- atics by putting on several plays during the winter term. This is being made possible by our newly organized 'Dram- atic Club under the leadership of Mr. Jennings, Mrs. Carr-Harris and Mr. Freeman. I know we are going to receive some real treats along this line. Our At Home, the main social function during the year, promises to be another raging success under the capable convenership of Mr. Arm- strong. Each year he and his com- mittee spare nothing of time, effort or expense to make this party most enjoyable for you. You'll have lots of fung so come prepared for anything and everything. How do you like our orchestra this year? It's pretty fine, isn't it? And before the year is over it promises- to give us much enjoyment. In this branch of the Literary Society we have the easy side of it. We just pay' ex- penses and let Mr. Byles do the rest. Speaking of music-have you heard our new radio? It was installed re- cently and is proving very enjoyable. As you read the pages of this book do you ever think that this is just

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58 L. S. C. I. ORACLE i .1 : E E5 If , , .h Ill: aim ' .filiia .f.21,g7li!f..,,,-5, ic, gf f , in is A sits-Q ggffiss Qlfiiiiiifi al M . . af I ' qw II fiat 2? Q i5mfK6f'ff in T' T 1 ' f 24212 Editor, BETTY PORTER, IV C THE ROAD. By Warwick Deeping. The world of readers, who were thrilled by Warwick Deeping's Sorrel and Son will find an even deeper and liner conception of life's joys and sor- rows in The Road, by that same author. The story he tells vividly contrasts the old and the new, visualizing this ever-changing world, through the clear and honest eyes of youth. It tells of Rachael Buck, whose idea of life was a time for speed and jazz-of Nicholas Bonthorn, who wanted only peace and beauty. But Rachael, on one of her characteristic escapades, was thrown from a motor-cycle and her back was broken. Months of lying Hat on a bed taught her that life as she had lived it was useless and she learned to value sacred things. The great understanding of Bonthorn, during this revolution in her life, drew her from the depths of despair to an exalted peace. The mother-love of lVlrs. Binnie shines through every page, and her great, unselfish soul in her small, capable body gives the story such pow- erful pathos and drama that no one could fail to be moved by it. The never-failing care of Mrs. Binnie eventually enabled Rachael Buck to walk once more, and Bonthorn's unceasing love for her, which he had denied so long, was satisfied. It is astory full of contrast: comedy, tragedy, happiness and sorrow, and in the end-peace and joy. -NORA MCEWING, IV C. WHITE WINDS OF DAWN. By Frances Beatrice Taylor. It is with pride that we present a beautiful collection of verse written by a gifted Londoner. White Winds of Dawn leaves with the reader a sense of the feeling of the light in which Beatrice Taylor looks upon the world. She has that inimitable power of being able to express her thoughts clearly. The Fruit Vendor, for ex- ample, paints the picture of a fruit man calling his wares, up and down the streets. The pomegranates, peaches, cherries and melons are described in such a way that the reader can see them with the Writer. As the scene moves he can hear the birds singing and the flutes calling. Most of the poems in this ,collection refer, at one point or another, to the serious side of life. A good example of this is Triumph, The poems all have a rhythm suitable to their nature. One feels the movement in such lines as: Then mocking back along the wind The children's voices drift behind. The last poem, Immortality, is very fitting for the conclusion of the book. This is the end. The mystery men called death That bids us but a little journeying