Pickering College - Voyageur Yearbook (Newmarket, Ontario Canada)

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The Voyageur n of M8 H M. Maciferlzie ONG AND HARD he gazed at the land that was beyond the sea. The green- ness of its forest rose gently from the deep blue of the water, and faded into the hazy, soft purple of the mountains beyond, showing dark against the setting sun. And in the quietness that comes only to those who wait for it at eventide, he could hear the churchbells across the water calling the people to worship, to lay their fate in the hour of their sorrow at the feet of the Almighty. Behind him, the bells of his own country pealed joyously and exultingly, calling his own people to cast themselves down and offer thanksgiving to Him who had given the great victory to this, his land. When the tumult of these many chimes had faded away, he was still standing, silently gazing at this land across the sea, the land which he had helped to hurl to its bitter defeat. There, as in his own country, the people were kneeling before the face of the same Master. Then, with sudden force, a thought flung itself across his beclouded mind. Now, at this momentous hour, the victors and the vanquished were open- ing their souls to the same Almighty Being. Could it be that these people, against whom, he and his fellows had warred these many months, had, deep in their hearts, the same hopes, the same desires, the same beliefs that he cherished? Was it not possible that they treasured the good things of this life as did those of his own land? If these things were true, then were not these, his foes, the same as he? The leaders had told him that this other land had wanted to seize by the sword all that belonged to him, to lay waste his fields and to direct his comings and goings. This was true, and yet it was not always so with these people. Their fathers had not desired these evil things, and there had been many fine and good men among them. Why, then, did this gen- eration covet them? He paused, a little perplexed. And then the answer came. These people had been deceived by evil leaders and led astray. They, and others like them throughout the world, had been told that it was just and good to ac- quire worldly possessions for themselves, even at the expense of others. For them, this became the-. will of God, and so they believed it passionately. Even those of his own land had often been led into evil ways. Because of these things, man turned against man, nation against nation, and the world echoed with the harsh and bitter strife of men. And then, watching the mists of evening glide in across the water, he found that for which he had long been searching. If all the people of the earth believed in their hearts that these actions were evil, that it was the final destiny of man to create and live and play, one with another in peace, then the world would at last be free. To show others this wonderful truth, to help them achieve this destiny-this was his task in the days ahead. And as he faced the heavens, the young soldier unbuckled his sword and let it fall. His soul sang a fierce song of joy, and his heart and mind 13

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The Voyageur in the fullest and greatest sense of the word. It was the basis of all that was strongest in our armies, and other factors being more or less equal, inevitably prevailed against armies which fought on a basis of fear. A courage that was strengthened by every truth and reality could not help but prevail against a fear that was able to be maintained only by falsehood and ignorance. But many battles were lost, and invariably they were lost on that same ground on which our enemies lie today. That lesson must not be forgotten. San Francisco is hardly an example of the best in our struggle, it savours little of the spirit of Nijmegen or Guadalajara. Rather it looks like the opening skirmishes of a Sedan or a Singapore. It, too, is pervaded with fears, the United States and the South American republics have little confidence in either their own better natures or the intentions of their allies, Britain demonstrates the same distrust of her own subject races and her European neighbours, the U.S.S.R. lacks confidence in the intentions of the rest of the world to the point where she has virtually abandoned the con- ference as a basis for the peace settlement. Fear pervades the press, which appears almost invariably to assume eventual war between the allies as the only basis for realistic judgment. Fear pervades those intolerant of racial and religious minority, fear per- vades politicians of self-imposed mediocrity, who fear an excess even of truth and thought. Men still have enough in common to find some basis for agreement, if they will only see each other shorn of the barriers of privilege and property, race and religion. Fear is the outcome only of possessiveness and ignorance, the bargain has been driven too hard for us to adopt its philosophies again. The set- backs of the past year are out of all proportion to political necessity, or to the real temper of the peoples in whose name they have allegedly been made. Now is the time to believe with redoubled confidence and sincerity in the future, and to nourish that belief by tugging at the load with yet fuller fury. There is no lack of faith today, but that faith must be shouted for the world to hear and be heartened, and, if need be, fought for with a sacrifice worthy of those of the past ten years. '6One equal temper of heroic hearts, Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will, To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. -x--1--ef-r After five years at Pickering the writer of this editorial, Julian Tudor-Hart, has recently left Canada to continue his studies at llnirersity in England. 12

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The Voyageur were opened. for he was possessed of a great and beautiful idea. Now he was able to face all the burden and despair of a troubled world, to help it regain its feet and Hnd a new way. Throughout the dark years that lay ahead, the radiance of this new-found faith in man would lead him ever onward, and he knew he could not fail. His soul was now afireg nothing eould quench it. Slowly, he turned and walked quietly up the street to the cathedral. '7fze Q 'ng Gfau of 1945 AREWELL AND BEST WISHES to our graduating class of 1945! Here below we present the highlights of the careers of those members of the honour matriculation and senior business courses who are leaving Pickering this year. BOWLBY, JOHN-Johnny is a complete extrovert from Hamilton, who, with his ready smile and quick wit has made many friends here at Pickering. He played senior football and hockey, has his second colour, is a member of the School Committee, Polikon Club and the Dramatic Club, was on the editorial staff of the Cracker and Voyageur. Johnny is certainly going to leave a gap in the Senior Corridor next year, but we wish him all the luck in the world in his course at McMaster Uni- versity. Eheu! Boulbus Magnus discessitl BUDCEON, BEN-For the' past year, Benny has been the popular chairman of the School Committee, and is this yearis Garratt Cane Winner. For six years he has been making a hit, in his quiet way, with everyone around the school. He starred in senior football and basketball, got his first colour years back, has been a member of the Polikon Club, and winner of the Widdrington Award this year. It will certainly be hard to till his shoes and, wherever he is, we wish him the best of luck. BULMAN, ED-A new comer this year from Upper Canada College, Ed has notched a place for himself in our little world. He is active in ath- letics, a Rooter, a member of the Dramatic and Clee Clubs. Ed plans to go into law, and we are hoping for the best in his course at Varsity next' year. We predict that his. professors and future opposing lawyers will soon learn the futility of arguing against him. CREENBAUM, HARTLEY-Hartley is a graduate of the Business College this year, a prominent member of the 44307, Club and a stout inside wing on the football team. He hopes to go to an American College for a course in business, and in this venture our hopes are with him. Cave, Ameri- cal KENT, DAN-Dan is one of our brood from England who has very easily adjusted himself to North American customs. He played junior footb ball and senior basketball, won his first colour this year, was another great Rooter and the drum specialist in the Pickering College uCorn Huskersw. His overwhelming interest is jazz music, and we hope that he gets an opportunity to exploit it. tEd. note: We donlt, reallyll 1 4.