Ontario Agricultural College - OAC Bulletin Yearbook (Guelph, Ontario Canada)

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F t-eo NTARJCD-liAGlLlCU,l.!TUI1gAL-i COLLEGE -21, 5 DR. C. A. ZAVITZ N 1884 a farm boy by the name ot' Charles Ambrose Zavitz, from Middlesex County, entered the Ontario Agricultural College as a Freshman. He was then twenty-one years of age anfl hail received what, at that time, was more than the average education for students entering the Ontario Agricutural College--a second class te:icher's certi- ficate. He was a good student while at the Ontario Agricultural College, capturing the first Silver Medal for General Proficiency in his second year. In 1826 and 1887, under Professor Brown, he spent his summer months working in the Experi- mental Plots and had the title of Assistant Experi- nientalist. He received the Degree of B.S.A, from Toronto University with the first graduating class in 1888. For the next tive years he occupied th:- position ot' Assistant Expcrimentalist under thc: direction of Professor Thomas Shaw. In 1893 he was appointed to the position of Experimentalist, which he filled until 1904, when he was made Professor of Field Husbandry, a position which he held until his resignation in June, 1927. In 1916 Toronto University, in recognition of his services to Canadian Agricul- ture, conferred upon him the Degree of Doctor of Science fD.Sc.J. Dr. Zavitz was a man of kindly disposition, always willing to help those who needed his assist- ance. During his forty-two years at the Ontario Agricultural College, he took an active part in those movements which had for their aim the betterment of the community. Not only had he the fore-sight to plan important experimental projects, but he was a master of detail as well. Dr. Zavitz's claim to deserve well of his fellow- countrymen i'ests securely on the experimental work he did at the Ontario Agricultural College. the work of the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union. of which he was for many years the Director, and the introduction through this latter organization of improved vari- eties of farm crops originated by the Department of Field Husban- dry, which have added millions of dollars to the wealth of the Province of Ontario and the Dominion of Canada. Eight

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eo N11-testo - AGRICULTURAL - cottsc-sew- mx ay , , Y , Y g Y-f Y g Yaqv g xv r EDITORS PAGE THE Year Book Committee of 1928 take great pleasure in presenting this the Fourteenth Annual Year Book. We have striven, where possible, to improve on former books but have followed their general plan throughout, because we feel that this type of book can best fulfill the purpose of a Year Book, namely, to constantly remind the Graduates of their Alma Mater. With each new Book, we mark the passing of another group of Graduating Classes. This formulates a period of mingled feelings of sadness and joy-sadness at the breaking up of many firm and deep friendships, and joy at the thoughts of gaining an opportunity of taking our place in this great but stern world. May wc grasp our opportunities and thereby assist in making this world a better place to live in. A great honour has been bestowed upon this Institution since the publication of the last volume. The Degree of Doctor of Laws has been conferred upon our worthy President, Dr. Reynolds, by Quec-n's University. We all rejoice with him in this new and singular manifestation of esteem. Other changes have taken place also. Dr. Zavitz, for years head of the Field Husbandry Department, Mr. Evans, formerly Professor of Agricultural Engineering, and Mr. Springer, our amiable Bursar, have retired from the service. These men have all distinguished themselves in their respective departments, and we regret their departure very much. They carry with them the best wishes of all the students for the many pleasant and happy years which we trust will follow. May we long remember their splendid work at this Institution, and fashion our lives according to the plan upon which they have constructed. The past year has marked the passing to the Great, Beyond of Professor Wade Toole. the popular head of the Animal Hus- bandry Depart.ment. This man was taken from us right in his prime, and leaves a place which will be very difficult to till. Watson Hall has been added to the collection of buildings on our Campus. This building, formerly Mr. Springer's resi- dence, has been remodelled and is now utilized as a girls' residence to take care of the ever-increasing need for accommodation at Macdonald Hall. And now, before the completion of this Book, we wish to thank all those who so willingly contributed to its pages. In this connection we wish to make special mention of Dr. Reynolds, Prof. Squirrell, Prof. Kendall, Prof. Blackwood, Prof. Unwin, and the Associate Editor at Macdonald Hall, The latter is to be specially commended upon her able assistance in the production of this Book. And now this Fourteenth Volume of the Year Book is presented. We hope and trust that it will be a source of pleasure and inspiration to those who are graduating today, and that it will ever serve as a reminder of many enjoyable events, and stead- fast friendships formed at this Institution. May it also serve as stimulus towards the achievement of many who have gone before. -THE EDI TOR Paze Seven ' 5

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mp 10:- hoo NTARAO -OQAGRICULTUFLAL - co LLEGE 00. 5 PROFESSOR EVANS HE announcement of Professor Evans' decision to retire from active duty at the College was received with sincere regret by his many friends on the Stall' and in the Student Body. Professor Evans was born on the Island of Amroth, oft' South Wales, and as this island is con- sidered to be in Pembroke and Carmarthon, he may claim to having been born in two Counties. He attended the Public and Grammar Schools at St Clears, in South Wales, and completed his academic training at King's College, London, and at the Uni- versity of Nottingham. The growth ot' the Sloyd system in Sweden was at this time attracting' the attention of educators the world over, and after a technical course at the City and Guilds Institute in London, Professor Evans went to Nazis. in Sweden, where he studied under Otto Salamon, thc founder ot' the system. The work done in hand and eye training through the medium of wood in Sweden was being carried out through the use of metal in Germany and it was not long until Professor Evans went to Leipzig. Shortly after his return from Leipzig, we tind him holding the responsible position ot' Organizer of Technical Education in Leicester- shire and Carnarvonshirc, and it was while he was engaged in this Work that he was invited to come to Canada to assist in the introduction of Manual Training in Ontario. He was first stationed in Ottawa, but in Janu- ary, ol' 1903, he was sent to the Ontario Agricultural College, where he not only taught the regular course students, l,ut was also responsible t'or the training of teachers in Manual Training. This work was car- ried on tor about 20 years, when the growing de- lU2lllflS of the College induced him to request the Department to relieve him ot' the duty of training teachers. From that time on, his llepartment has devoted its attention to Farm Mechanics. Professor Evans' cheerful presence is missed at the College, but it is sincerly hoped that the rest he is now enjoying will be the means ot' sparing him to his friends for many years to come. l'ni:c Nint-