Provincial Institute of Technology and Art - Record Yearbook (Calgary, Alberta Canada)

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EMERY WEAL Page 29 SOCIAL REPORT By Marion Dunham Our first dance, held in the Central High Auditorium, was a Hallowe’en Celebration. Very fine decorations, made by some of the girls, novelty dances and amusing prizes, made it a most interesting evening. Soft drinks were sold throughout the party. A dance was held on November 16th, the first to be held in the Institute Buildings on the North Hill. An exceptionally large crowd was in attendance, and those who had not seen the buildings before were charmed with the whole layout. The hall was colorfully decor¬ ated with large balloons, and lunch was served in the cafeteria. A skating party was also held in November at the Glacier Rink. Owing to inclement weather, a rather small crowd was in attendance, but an enjoyable time was had by those who were present. A great deal of time and effort was involved in making the Christmas Dance a success. The decorations were splendid, and paper hats worn by the noise-makers, and prizes, added much to the gayety of the evening. Lunch was served by the Iota Club. The attendance was again down, owing to Christmas Exams. This dance ended a very successful social fall term. Because of the preparations necessary for the Banquet, there was little activity during the winter term. One dance was held however, on March 8th at which lunch was again served by the Iota Club. Sandwiches, cup cakes and chocolate milk made a very fine lunch. The Spring Term was opened with a farewell dance for all classes ending in March, and was held on March 22nd. The Tech, colors were prominently illustrated by yellow and green streamers. Novelty prizes were presented for the very original and amusing dances. Cake, coke and milk was served by the Iota Club. Though quite a large portion of the crowd was drawn away by the hockey game, those present spent a very pleasant evening. On April 12th another dance was held at which the Iota Club served coffee, doughnuts and chocolate milk. On the whole, the social activities were very successful, and we would like to thank all those who took part in them.

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Page 28 EMERY WEAL The 24th Annual Tech. Banquet, held at the Palliser Hotel on the eve of February 1st, may easily be summed up in one short phrase —to use the language of our forefathers, the early Westerners, it was “A Rip Roaring Success”. The student attendance was almost one hundred per cent, and the banquet hall was filled to capacity. Everyone seemed to have a gay time. Under the capable and energetic chairmanship of Mr. Farrend, a willing committee, a co-operative student body, and a very helpful staff, everything combined to make the evening a truly successful and memorable one. After the dinner and program, a dance was held in one of the ballrooms where, under the skillful persuasion of Bruce Bristowe’s Orchestra, young and old tripped the gay fantastic until the wee hours of the morning. Some there were, no doubt, who arose the next morning with a feeling of being slightly the worse for wear. It was undoubtedly an evening to be remembered, and few would hesitate to attend a similar evening’s entertainment should the opportunity again present itself. THE 24th ANNUAL TECH. BANQUET

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Page 30 EMERY WEAL THE ACTIVITIES OF THE IOTA CLUB By Doris Gillard and Vera Wilson After a recess of five years, the Iota Club is again in existence At Mr. Fowler’s suggestion and with Mrs. Gommerud’s assistance, the following executive was selected: President . Miss Vera Wilson (2nd Yr. D.M.) Vice-President . Miss Joy Alwood i lst Yr. Art) Secretary. Miss Gladys Sangster (1st Yr. Art) Treasurer. Miss Doris Gillard (2nd Yr. D.M.) Social Convener.Miss Barbara Bullock (1st Yr. D.M.) As the club started late in the school term its activities were quite limited. With the exception of a successful Roller Skating Party and a Farewell Theatre Party, the club has confined itself pretty much to the preparing and serving of lunch at the Tech. Dances. We sincerely hope that the activities of the Iota Club will increase in the coming year. THE TECH. RADIO CLUB The Radio Club was organized late in the winter term. How¬ ever, much has been accomplished. A transmitter with the call letters “VE6II” has the power of one hundred and fifty watts. We have obtained the use of a Marconi service receiver. The club has been very successful in making contacts with many foreign lands, the farthest being Tivian Ostand, about two hundred miles south of Japan. The Department of Transport reserves the right to limit the mem¬ bership of the club. It is hoped that next year we will have a larger membership and that we will get an earlier start. Meetings were held twice a week when the members were given instructions on the operation of the transmitter. Bi-monthly meetings were held when the members discussed radio and its operation. Most of the members of the club are ex-service men who have had consid- rable training in wireless while in the service. Club members are: President . Ralph Young Secretary . Harold Silvester Claude Ashby, Harken Boyes, Bill Campbell, Morin Hugh- son, Harry Kirin, G. Manning, Alex Meroniuk, Hazel Mot- yer, Ian Dennis, M. Riklas, Art Thomas. The Club supervisors are M. C. Johnson and H. Rutherford. D. C. Fleming played a prominent part in the initial organization.