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

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Scholarships and Awards By Mr. T. S. H. Graham Hueston News Photo L. Stevenson, H. Trace, M. Smihsrt HE publication of the University of Western Ontario scholarship awards in May of 1936 brought considerable satisfaction to the students and staff of the London South Collegiate Institute. No less than ten South graduates were :found among those winning honours at Western, To these and many others whose work was of a high standard, although winning no scholarships, we tender our heartiest congratulations and our best wishes for continued success while in Uni- versity, and for even greater success later when they enter the business or professional world. This year, four of the graduating class left South, with Honour Matriculation awards, to join the group already earning recognition in their courses. The University of Western Ontario scholarship for highest standing in the subject of French, valued at 515000, was won by Helen Trace. Another of the same value, for highest standing in English, was won by Lloyd Stevenson. The Special Tuition scholarship for highest stand- ing on nine papers, valued at iB250.00, was the award to Marie Smibert. The fourth award 'was a Brescia Hall partial residence scholarship, 'valued at 315000, won by Myrtle Carruthers. To 'these four, as well as to others of our Collegiate gradu- ates of 1936, who have now entered on University or other more advanced courses, we extend our very highest hope that the splendid work done at South may be only a suggestion of much greater achievements still to come. Whislcard Scholarships and Other Prizes, 1936 The late Mr. T. G. Whiskard left an endow- ment to the London Collegiate Institutes, the in- terest frorn which is available to provide cash scholarships for each of the Collegiate Institutes. London South's share of this interest, S,Sl25.00, is used to provide a group of seven Whiskard Scholarships. These scholarships, supplemented by the group of medals donated each year by members of our Collegiate Parents' Association and other staunch friends, provide our Collegiate Institute with a splendid group of prizes. ln this way, much appreciated recognition is given to exceptional accomplishment on the part of stu- dents in all branches of school activity - aca- demic, literary and athletic. May we, once more, express our most sincere gratitude for this con- tinued expression of interest from our very loyal friends. Two scholarships, each of a value of 352000, were awarded to the students who ranked first and second on the regular fourth year subjects: won by Christian Iensen and Graeme Cameron. Two scholarships, each of a value of 952000, were awarded to the students of the third year who ranked first and second on the five depart- mental papers, Latin and either French or Ger- man: won by Madelon Gilmour and lune Deacon. Two scholarships, each of a value of 261500, were awarded to the two students of the second year who had made the highest and second high- est averages on the work required for Matricula- Hueston News Photo Back Row-J. Coles, R. Nightingale, G. Cameron, C. Jensen, D. Yenney, R. Waugh, B. Aldis. Front Row-H. Gilmour, I. Christie, E. Perkins, J. Deacon, -, J. Smith, M. Gilmour. 29

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War Memoirs of David Lloyd George HIS story, based on unrivalled knowledge and experience, is written with the characteristic vigour and vividness of this well-known author, and is accurately documented at every contro- versial point. These memoirs of Britain's War-time Premier make a narrative of enthralling interest and a record of incalculable historical importance. ln his treatment of the problems and person- alities of the war, Mr. Lloyd George never for a moment indulges in personal recrimination nor polemic extravagances. He gives a gravely measured account of the momentous transaction in which he was always a leading personality, lf these memoirs, in their ultimate effect, are a spirited, or even a glorified version of his own actions and policies, that is inevitable in the per- sonal story of one who was without doubt the master-genius of the war, and whose judgment was almost invariably sustained in the light of later events. Mr. Lloyd George's narrative is of immense value for its clear definition of affairs in England and on the continent during the crisis of the war and its aftermath. lt contains mellow and restrained, but often damaging, comments on the major personalities of the time. lt presents a par- ticularly vivid picture of the struggle that took place between official minds which were deep fixed in the rut of set ideas, and minds which were nimble and powerful enough to break down established customs and so release the full energies of a modern community of war. For those who wish to gain further enlighten- ment about the political question in England, the equipping of armies, the plight of the Russians, and other allied questions, l heartily recommend this book and vouch for its thoroughly interesting content. -Don Kerr, lll C. The Story of a Prophecy By Harry Iames Forman Prophets have always been with us and will continue to be as long as there are human beings on this earth. Henry Iames Forman reveals in his book The Story of Prophecy an absorbing and almost unbelievable account of those remarkable humans who are blessed with second sight. This gift has enabled them to prophesy correctly such varied episodes as the birth and fate of Napoleon Bona- parte three hundred years before he was born. The proper name and description of every Pope from lO94 A.D, to the present time is a proof of their unerring ability. Other strange and fantastic prophecies foretold by the uncanny powers of prophets were the World War and the assassina- tion of Dolfuss, the dictator of Austria. These are only a few of the hundreds of other events which have affected the lives of millions. Among the predictions of the future is the banishment of Mussolini from ltaly in l9377 the second Russo-Iapanese war will commence in l938 and Russia will be the victory Fascism will never succeed in Spain, and the Kaiser's fourth son will be restored to the throne of Germany. Such are the things that are revealed forcefully in Henry Iames Forman's most unusual and inter- esting book. -George Aziz. J A Boy s Dream of Treasure Bv John Bowey, in. Little scraps of paper, Little bits of string, Half an old Wax taper, 2 ia And a curtain ring. if 4 ,535 Boxes full of many l,-A5 1. Cu riosities, E' Ag -'I-H Here and there a penny, X Fewer, though, of these. C N g if? C- dl , Two small sparroW's eggs, lx - An old tin Whistle, t 252: I One of mother's pegs, Q f g, A pressed Scotch thistle. ' K Marbles great in number, T Glassies, many more- All of these encumber ' A small boy's treasure drawer. 28

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Jack Kennedy, Doug. Parnell tion in their first and second years combined: won by lean Smith and Isabelle Christie. A special scholarship of Sl5.00 was awarded to Ross Nightingale. The gold medal presented by E. W. G. Moore, Esq., for general proficiency in the fourth year was won by Christian lensen. The gold medal presented by C. B. Chapman, Esq., for general proficiency in the third year was won by Iune Deacon. The gold medal presented by Rowland Hill, Esq., for general proficiency in the second year was won by lean Smith. The gold medal presented by W. A. Martin, Esq., for girls' general proficiency in the first year was won by Helen Gilmour. The Seasons The gold medal presented by Edgar leffery, Esq., for boys' general proficiency in the first year was won by Robert Aldis. The gold medal presented by Howard Hartry, Esq., for highest standing in Lower School Biology Cfirst year Botany and second year Zoologyl was won by Elizabeth Perkins. The gold medal presented by lohn Collison, Esg., for highest standing in Lower School Art, was won by lack Coles. The prize donated by I. B. Hay, Esq., for great- est improvement in Second Year work over First Year work, in the subjects of the Matriculation or General Courses, was won by Richard Yenney. The gold medal presented by B. N. Campbell, Esq., for highest standing on the Departmental examination in Canadian History was won by Ralph Waugh. The gold medal presented by the 1931 Gradu- ating Class, awarded to the Upper School gradu- ate who has rendered the most distinctive service to the school in the student activities, has devel- oped the highest plane of sportsmanship, and has taken a satisfactory academic course, was won by Douglas Parnell. The gold medal presented by Douglas Parnell, Esq., awarded to the boy of the third, fourth or fifth year who has obtained an average of at least GOV, with no failures on the year's work and who in the opinion of the Principal and Physical Direc- tors has made the greatest contribution to the athletics of the school during that year, was awarded to lack Kennedy. By William Christiani, IIC. I am so glad when spring arrives V Xxx With trees of 'verdant green, t . The freshness of the countryside Is like a lovely dream. When summer comes it is so gay With all its holidays We really wish that it could stay And linger on always. I like the autumn 'very Well But when the leaflets fall I have to get to work and rake Them into heaps so tall. When o'er the land cold Winter sweeps And brings us snow-forts high, We always do have lots of fun As thick the snowballs fly. 30