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

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THE Cl'llllCAGCl WURLDlS lFAllR The Century of Progress Exhibition, held in Chicago this last summer, was the largest of its kind ever known in history according to attendance records, and therefore it is one of the most interesting. To really appreciate the exhibition one must go through the buildings and ex- hibits slowly and carefully so as to enjoy all there is to be seen. The Century of Progress Ex- hibition is situated on the lake front at Chicago from 12th to 39th Streets on the south side of Chicago, on filled-in land. that is, land that was once under water. An island was built a short distance from the main- land and many of the buildings of the fair are situated there. The Century of Progress Ex- hibition at Chicago is like any ordinary fair, but on a larger scale. It has its barkers, take-a- chance places, cabarets, midway shows, stock shows, and all the other things that go to make up a fair, but besides these things, it has its wonderful buildings, which are examples of modern- istic architecture. They are a beautiful sight to see at any time in the day, but more so at night. The beauty of the exhibition depends almost entirely on its lighting system. Millions of candlepower are used every night in the lighting uip of the buildings and grounds, but it presents a gorgeous spectacle of beauty and color for those present. To give you a brief outline of the Fair, we will take an imaginary trip through the Fair grounds. We enter at the 12th Street gate and there are two courses open to usg one, across the bridge to the island, the other, down the midway. We will choose the former. On the island are several points of interest: the Blue Ribbon Casino, the Jantzen swimming beach, the Horticul- tural Building, the Electrical Building and the Thrill House. The Blue Ribbon Casino is a very famous dine and dance spot at the Fair because of the presence of Ben Bernie and his orchestra. The Jantzen swimming beach is on the lake page thirty-eighl side of the island. Bathing suits are rented there for visitors who wish to take a dip. Swimming and diving contests are held there every day. The Horticultural Building shows the progress of horticul- ture in the last century. There are many gardens scattered around and one can see practically every flower, adapted to that climate, in bloom. The Electrical Building shows the progress of electricity in the last hundred years. The main exhibition in the Electrical Building is the Bell Telephone exhibit, which shows the pro- gress of the telephone since it was invented up to the present time. Twenty free long distance calls to any part of the United States are sent every day for twenty lucky persons. The Thrill House is a motion picture thea- tre projecting on the screen censored parts of news reels such as airplane crashes and automobile wrecks. Many excit- ing moments are spent here. From the island we will go back over the same bridge, thus bringing us back to the 12th Street gates. From here we start down the midway. As one starts on the midway, he comes to the avenue of flags. This is a street extending for a few blocks at the start of the midway with rows of flags on either side. On this avenue are most of the foreign buildings, such as the German, Chinese, Swedish and Italian. At the end of the avenue of iiags the Hall of Science is situated. It is a massive building with a tall towerion the top. From this tower a signal is given every night for the lights to switch on. ln the Hall of Science the pro- gress of all different professions is shown, such as dentistry, law, surgery and medi- cine. The most interesting exhibit in the Hall of Science is probably the Transparent Man. It is a glass man in which the internal organs can be seen in action. The digestive, respiratory, circulation, and nervous system are all shown in action. There are also many mechanical apparatus which do not appeal to one unless he is mechanically minded. Coming out of the Hall of Science we see before us one of the Sky Ride towers. It is a massive THE ORACLE

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LITERARY SOCIETY AND SCHOOL LIFE The Literary Society is a very important part of our school life. The executive plans all social activities of the student body. It finances the orchestra, a very important organization in our school. Lit. meetings are held in the auditorium, usually once every three months, at which we have a programme arranged by our vice-president. The executive meets twice a month to carry on the business of the Literary Society with the help of Mr. Urlin, the business manager. Members of the South Collegiate Lit- erary Society, let us make this a big year, let us try to make 1933-4 the best year South Collegiate has ever had. We will all have to pull together and do our best if we want to make it better than last year. In 1932-3 we were successful in sports and studies alike. We had our share of cups and scholarship students. We had many little parties and dances. Our dramatics and operettas were quite a success. especially financially. Nevertheless, I believe this year can be better if everyone will help. On September 21 the new Lit execu- tive held its first meeting, at which con- venors for the various activities were chosen. We know these convenors will do their best, and if they should ask any member to contribute time or talent in any way, I know their request will be granted. Let us revive again some of that good old South Spirit. -CHESTER HANCOCK, V B. HEAR l HEAR Y The school orchestra, directed by Mr. Byles, got under way and was able to play to the school on Thursday, October 5tl1. This is the earliest hearing from the orchestra in many years. EXECUTIVE OF LITERARY SOCIETY Back Row-B. Ferris, V. Clarke, M. Black, I. Orendorf, Mr. W. R. Urlin, K. Jones, B. Planitz. J. Bowman. Middle Row-Mr. H. G. Wonnacott, W. Archer, H. Trace, C. Hancock 4Presidentl. Mr. T. S. H. Graham. E. Knowles, Mrs. M. Carr-Harris. ' Bottom Row-R. Shannon, B. Falls. Absent-J. Carnegie. S O U T H C . I . page thirty-seven

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structure of steel towering twenty-five stories in the sky. The other tower is on the island and the rocket double-decker cars run on cables from one tower to the other. One car holds forty passengers. Going down the midway once again, we come to the Belgian village, which depicts the progress of the Belgian people in the last hundred years. The inhabitants of the Moroccoan, which we see next, are busily selling the wares of their country, and the Oriental village is much the same, with the exception of a few cabarets. The Streets of Paris show the life of the Parisians, and the famous and much-dis- cussed Sally Rand fan dance is shown here. From here for quite a way down the midway there is nothing more of great interest except Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium, where many of his strange freaks are on display. Farther on down the midway we come to the General Motors Building. In the General Motors Building all the gasoline- driven vehicles made by the aforesaid company are on display. One of the main points of interest of the Fair-the Chev- rolet assembling line-is situated here. The making of a Chevrolet automobile is shown from start to finish. They start with the lattice-work on the roof and then put on the body and build around it. A complete automobile is turned out every twenty minutes and, when they are fin- ished, they are driven off the lot under their own power. Across from the General Motors Building is the Chrysler Building. The Chrysler Building is much the same as the General Motors Building except for the assembly line, and the proving grounds for automobiles. Barney Oldfield, the noted race track driver, is in charge here, and at practically any time of the day one can see automobiles being tested. A short way down the midway is the Travel and Transportation Building. This building depicts the progress of locomo- tion in every line for the last century. Shown there are the newest and oldest automobiles, airplanes, steam engines, locomotives and box cars. An interesting sight is the 320,000 Duesenburg automo- bile. It can attain the speed of 104 m.p.h. in second gear and 140 m.p.h. in high gear. It has a dashboard in the back seat the same as in the front. There are also SOUTH C. I. two radios in this luxurious automobile. The Travel and Transportation Building is one of the most interesting buildings at the Fair. This is the end of the midway. It is very late in the night, but still we have seen only a small portion of the Fair, but we are very tired, so we go out at the 39th Street gates, wending our weary but happy way home. -JOHN F. ANNIBALE, II D. YWHEN D-E-F-E-A-T SPQELLS VICTORY The game is almost over: Bolclly white The mlmbers on the brig board show the score, zs forrty-one to hothivzgq At the right The figure 1 goes up-one nzinzfte more. vT- The home teamfs ball. A sharp voice snaps, Let's go! F0l lllClll'0'll B, fo'zm'teen-fleren-nine, Sz'x-fiwfteevz. Heep! The quarter crozlches low, His hamls flick open, take the lfallq the line Flings forzrarfl like a crestizzg zvazfe. And Hou' the play Takes form, tlzrusts ll'l1CZl'Cll'Cl, swift and arfro ll'-Sf'l'Cl,l gh t. It drives. The rimnefs free! Bat, no, the 'way Is closed too soofn: he's tackletl: tlzifrtl and eight. The crofzvcl streams outp the tifnzer cocks his gzmq The band stands up: but eager, shrill again A 'voice cuts through the silence: Takes just one To score, gang! Signals! Eight-elez'e22- ten And tha.t's the Spirit of South! -N. J. IRELAND. page thirty-nine