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

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Southern Times REMARKS AND REPLIES Jean .larmain has been giving a series of lectures for the past two weeks, following her recent visit in England. . . . We expect to sec big things of Gordon Jeffery since he spent last summer in Lake Placid, N. Y., studing skating. . . . One sometimes wonders whe- ther it is physical or mental illness that causes the Wide- spread facial contortions occur- ring at various time and in various circumstances among certain of the Upper School. We are afraid it may be con- tagious. . . . We are pleased to notice the fine example that our first year students are setting some of the other students around the halls. They seem to be the only ones who have the time to hold the door open for those following. s a Q Our chances this year for having an operetta should be pretty good, judging from the melodious f'?j harmony that comes from the male section of the auditorium. ff e Q It has been appreciably noticed that the crowds at the rugby games have not in any way dwindled since the gradua- tion of some of our former star rugby players. Q w a It is quite encouraging to see that one's vote has not been in vain. Some of the policies most prominent in the last elec- tion campaign, namely the introduction of tea-dances, have already been accomplished, and have proved a very great suc- cess. The students of fifth year want to take this opportunity of thanking Mr. Ireland for the trouble he has taken this year so that the members of the rugby team may not lose class time. He very kindly has held the class at five minutes to one on days when the seniors were playing. 36 THE ORACLE This book is the yearly review of all news Concerning the games and thc students' views, A paper which students and teachers try To make more successful as years go by. They work together always as one Until this paper is printed and done. They've made this ORACLE what it should be, One to be cherished by you and me. -Pat Davies, IIA. NEW DFFICERS ELECTED The 1936 school programme first really got under way when Mr. McKillop acquainted us with the fact that the Nomina- tion Committee had met and chosen candidates for ofiices in the Literary and Athletic Societies. As a result an extensive elec- tion campaign followed which overran all other activities dur- ing the week. The candidates and their managers showed a great deal of wit and artistic ability in the numerous posters which made the classrooms look like public committee rooms. On Friday an electric tension ran throughout the school. It was election day, and the morn- ing passed uneventfully. But when we returned at 1 o'clock strains of sweet Q77 music, accompanied by the loud beat of a bass drum heralded our return. This was the Annual Parade of Politicians iso called for want of a better namel, their managers, and a brass band. This band consisted of the school's best amateurs play- ing many known, but more unknown, instruments. What tune they were playing will always remain one of South's greatest unsolved mysteries. When the bell rang at 3 o'clock there was a mad rush for the auditorium. The can- didates for the major offices were given the privilege of sitting on the platform to make an election speech. Some of the candidates for the Girls' and Boys' Athletic Associations supplied variety by presenting short skits. - When the meeting had ended everyone returned to vote, all feeling that any choice would be a good one. cum cum, cum cum! Those queer-looking words, which form the title of this snort greeting from the London South boys who are at Queen's tnis year mean Won't yield! To one who has only been attending this university for two months, those words fwhich are a portion of Queen's yellj seem to me to exemplify better than any others the spirit of co-operation which seems to dominate life at Queen's. 'lhe greatest of all the many surprises which I received was the beauty of the university buildings. Queen's is really a small city within itself. Alto- gether there are twenty-nine buildings under the control of this vast institution, including lecture halls, laboratory build- ings, residences, a radio broad- casting studio and many others. Most of the buildings are of white limestone and their walls are covered with vines. The most beautiful of all was built by the Alumni, and presented to the university. The initiation here is the real McCoy. Can you imagine Tremaine stumbling along the street pulling a bunch of books in an old battered fruit basket? It would almost have been worth a trip to Kingston to see Miller sucking a nipple when he sees a sophomore coming down the street. Special regu- lations such as these and others like them were in effect for two weeks, but we have to wear our big Scotch tam and faculty ribbon until Christmas. As far as school work goes, it's the same old story. You always get twice as much as you want. For about the first two weeks the attitude of the professors was very hard to get accustomed to. It seems so strange to think that if you don't want to get up some morning you don't have to. However, the novelty soon wears off, and after you take one of the lectures and find out just how much the lecturer covers in that one hour you usually end up by taking the lecture or spending a week catching up. fContinued on page 43, col. 11 DECURATIDNS FEATURE 0F 1936 AT HOME Soft music, the rustling of long skirts, and the rhythmic shuffling of dancing feet-it is a waltz played by Al. Keen's orchestra in the ballroom of South Collegiate. Dim lights soften the decorations which transform the gymnasium, and waft us off into a fairy land of romance. The music stops and the lights are flashed on to enable us to find our partners for the next dance. Is this our dance? Jim asks Betty, consulting his pro- gramme, and once more the music begins. But this time the dreamy strains of the waltz are exchanged for the mad whirl of the Tiger Rag . Now we examine the decora- tions as the lights have been turned on. The trans- formation from gymnasium to ballroom has been accom- plished by two shades of blue streamers which stretch from one end of the room to the other. To give a fantastic effect Jack - o' -lanterns have been hung from the ceiling. Al Keen's much-heralded orches- tra has been given the place of honour. From a vista of lattice work at the far end of the room comes the music which is forcing our most serious students into a mad frenzy of dancing. Crash! Bang! An announce- ment is being made! The next dance will be a Leap Year Dance. Immediately every boy in the room is being bombard- ed with requests for the next dance. The lights are dimmedg the music starts and the weird moan of the saxophone fills the air as the orchestra plays My Solitude . After we have danced for a while and in between the dances we help ourselves to ginger ale and cookies, there is an intermission. Two girls who appear rather ethereal in the half-light come from no- where and dance before our delighted eyes. After this brief pause the orchestra invited us to continue our sojourn in paradise. But all good things must have an end and at twelve o'clock, like Cinderella, we have to leave the ball. On the way home we ask, Who was responsible for the perfect evening we had? The answer is, Mr. Ireland, of course.

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Southern Times Weather- Storms Brewing in South Date- Look at the the Calendar South Reaps Fruits of Triumphs ORCHESTRA WINS SPECIAL LAURELS ORCHESTRA PROMINENT AT FESTIVAL John Mair Receives Adjudicator's Praise The interest of musical London was aroused by the innovation of the Canadian Musical Festival, sponsored by the University of Western Ontario. There was keen com- petition in all classes as con- testants were required to have won at least 75W at a previous festival during 1935 or 1936. The South Collegiate orches- tra, conducted by Mr. S. R. Byles, was eligible to enter two classes, that for junior orches- tras Call members under 21 yearsl and the one for col- legiate orchestras. They won first place in both classes, being awarded 8070 for each. They played the Minuet from Haydn's second symphony and the Parting March -from the symphony Lenore, by Raff. They received challenge trophies in both classes. John Mair was complimented by the adjudicator on his work as concert-master of the orches- tra. In the semi-professional class, also, he was awarded a mark of 90'k for his interpreta- tion of the beautiful Tambourin Chinois, by Kreisler. He was also awarded the scholarship for the violinist showing most promise of success in music. South is very proud of John, and we can see a very bright future in store for him. Marion and Irene Foster gave a fine performance, on two pianos, of the valse from suite number fifteen, by the modern composer, Arensky. Congratula- tions, girls! The new festival was a suc- cess from all standpoints, and gives every promise of being in the future an important event in the musical life of our city. 1936 TROPHIES 1Left to Right!-City Championship, Relay Speed Skating: W.O.S.S.A. Junior Rugby: City Senior Championship for Hockey: W.O.S.S.A. Senior Hockey: City Senior Rugby: City Junior Rugby: Senior Hockey. RECCRD ATTENDANCE AT ORACLE PARTY One of the most successful dances of last year was The Oracle party which was given for those who worked hard in the production and distribu- tion of the school magazine. After a sing-song led by Bob Millar and a play put on by the Second Year students, Mr. Urlin was presented with a gift as a very small recogni- tion of his services as Advi- sory Business Manager of The Oracle. When this programme in the auditorium was com- plete, those who wished to dance went into the gym- nasium where many novelty numbers were enjoyed. Re- freshments were served be- tween the dances. As a diver- sion games of all kinds were played at the front of the auditorium. The Oracle party which, al- though very informal, is per- haps the gayest party of the year, was concluded at 11.30. Every one who attends this activity agrees that nothing has been lost but a great deal gained in spending the time and energy to earn this privilege. -June Brice, IVA IV C's. FAME In last year's edition of THE ORACLE, IVC was super prominent. Of course, this year's IVC is not jealous, but just notice its Lawson Little and Helen Jacobs. When the golf tournament was held this fall, Ian Innes came out on top in his division. It is rumored that he hit the ball so hard that the level of the Thames River fell with sur- prise. Of course, we're not bragging, but we are mighty proud of Ian. But the girls were not to be left behind, so they brought forward a Helen Jacobs, alias Betty Turner, who won the junior girls' tennis championship. Last, but not least, come our tumblers Cgenu- ine cut glass of coursel. They were one-half of the group that should have entertained us at the first Literary Society meet- ing. In case you are interested, their names are B. Turner, P. Gilmour and B. Walker. This, my dear readers, is just a beginning, for we intend to paint the school red during the year. Three times and out, and Pride goeth before a fall are just not in our vocabulary. -Gertrude Bergey, IV C. TRCPHIES CF VICTCRY One way to measure the suc- cess of the school during the year 1935.36 would be to look over the trophies that we have won, This year the prizes were both numerous and varied. The cup for Junior Girls' Public Speaking was won by Grace Baldwin, and the orchestra was awarded the cup for Junior Competition at the Stratford Festival. Beside the regular city cups for both Senior and Junior Rugby, the Juniors suc- ceeded in winning the W. O. S. S. A. championship for the first time in the history of the school. The hockey season also ended in the capture of the Senior W. O. S. S. A. trophy for South. We are looking forward to retaining as many of these as possible for this year, and hope that we may perhaps secure a few more to decorate the library during the coming term. AN CRCHID T0 YCU Last summer, having ac- quired a great liking for a most interesting hobby, Gilbert Morrison, a South student, began to grow orchids. Great care and patience are required to make a success of such an undertaking and Gilbert's re- ward is the interest which the entire city has shown in his work. His greatest achieve- ments are two blooms of the Cottleya Tabratica which are light purple in colour with darker lips. Best of luck to you, Gilbert, and may you keep up the good work! 35

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Southern Times SYMPHDNIG MEMUIRS MR. BYLES CUNDUCTS i GLEE CWB During the year 1935-36 thc orchestra enjoyed one of its most successful years. Many new members were enrolled and some real talent was found. Mr. Byles acted the part of a i'eal maestro, and his patience and perseverance were re- warded by the winning of the cup donated for competition among junior orchestras at the Stratford Music Festival. The orchestra won comniendation also in the High School com- petition by taking second place. The several programmes in the auditorium and at the Parents' Association meetings won many favourable comments. However, the outstanding event of the season was the Orchestra concert, described elsewhere. Among other activities of the orchestra was the annual picnic, held at Mr. Wonnacott's farm. The boys played ball while the girls prepared the lunch. Before the conclusion of the sports, Mr. Byles introduced some new games, which were thoroughly enjoyed. Some of the teachers and former mem- bers of the orchestra were visitors and helped to make the picnic the success it was. The orchestra is already working diligently on harder selections in preparation for the November Festival at West- ern University. We hope for even greater improvement this year as a result of practising by sections. -Ruth Keene, III A. ORCHESI RA CUNCERT INTERESTING PIIUGRIIMME PRESENTED The 1936 Orchestra Concert was opened with the School Song, and then the orchestra played the test piece for the Stratford Music Festival. The next number was to be a piano solo by Hope Hamlyn, but she unfortunately was ill. In her place, on very little notice, John Moir played his Stratford Fes- tival selection. Seldom, if ever, has a more beautiful and masterful solo been presented at South. Our guest baritone then contributed two beautiful numbers, the second of which, Hear Me, Ye Winds and Waves, by Handel, was par- ticularly well liked. Handel at any time is very interesting and Mr. Newnham brought out all the power that the com- poser intended. That old favor- ite, the Glow-Wormn followed. The players in the first dramatic presentation, a scene from As You Like It, acted very well. A very clever inno- vation was employed-a herald, Gerald Goodman, came forward and gave a synopsis of the action. The other parts were played by Betty Lee and Dick White. Bernard Byfield then played a solo against the accompani- ment of the orchestra. A sini- ilar number by Bernard Marsh came next. Not only was the content of his selection enjoy- able but his playing beautiful. Q I Ll ' a t ' .... Q fs '- c I we 1-1- -, M i - n - s Hi- ' 15.5 r' - 1 3' v 9 i . 'AVQILIJ ,. ' , . r i . 'TI Q? i 9' uf , XS-wi 5 ya-ii,. '. .... .af it-1 Now came the second test piece, for which the orchestra won a cup at the Festival in Stratford. Illness seems to have crippled our performers rather heavily, for at the last moment Don Fraser took sick. By a phe- nomenal piece of work Graeme Cameron succeeded in learning the lines in the Casket Scene from the Merchant of Venice in time to act opposite Betty Lee. Mr. Newnham's next two vocal solos were of a more popular nature and appealed to everyone. Mr. Newnhani is cer- tainly a musician to his finger- tips, with a superb voice and beautiful diction. The concert was brought to a close by the orchestra's rendition of the Blue Danube Waltz and Old South Medley. Mrs. Carr-Harris and Mr. Byles deserve a great deal of com- mendation for their untiring efforts, which resulted in a very successful evening. -G. Jeffery, V B. Hueston News Photo VIEW POINTS Some students like the orches- tra in an ordinary way, Because it's just tradition to have a school-band play. Others, though bored stiff, accept it with a sigh, Better be the orchestra than Latin, they reply. Then, of course, some students really take in it delight, Because a certain member when he plays looks such a sight. But the vast majority appre- ciate in full The entertainment it provides, and the fun it adds to school. So, with Mr. Byles conducting, we know that it will be The most outstanding season in in all South's history. -Audrey Russell, III B. Hueston News Photo . . ' A ' h ll, ORCHESTRA 1 -1. M gel-y J Higgins J. BigSS, D- Smltlhkw Mite e . C 1 t. xt. Mann. M-.G alle ' ' l I , G eenlees, W- Die 5' B ck Row-iLeit to rightl-J. Hammond, G- Cai2pb'?1'BEndiiigveis. Hart, J. symmgtim' L' St0c1i C'i?oi'i-iris si Allen, R- Dillon, L- Wray' a D' McKenna' J' Burriggil B- 1garI?eh'3iig?1?rs'f l.ebartier, B. Byfield, J. lgair' bCellK'I'ddfI'1r'eenlI14l1,ul'I. Oalvert, Crone. FmntGR.Sv1icH1-:If If-Ieegtaeelgs sl it-IIl,Byles Qflonductorl. T- Buck- V' Grey' L' amp l I