University of Toronto - Torontonensis Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT SECOND RONV: A. S. Manson CASS? Sec,f. Treas. J, A. C. Kerr-Lawson CTreaSurerD, E. Berger CSecretaryD, C. Deadman CFourtl1 Yr. Pres.l, R. A. Could CSecond Yr. Pres.l. FIRST RONV: R. A. Scott lPubIicity Dir.l, B. Cooper CAthletic Dirzl, NV. Sinclair CPresidentl, M. Singer fSocial Dir.l, E. I. Montagnes, CSAC Representatiuel. . University College Literary HE University College Literary and Athletic Society, commonly known as the Lit, is the student government for the men of University College, and its membership includes all the men of UC. The business of the Society is carried on through the Open Meetings, held regularly during the year, which all the members of the Society are free to attend, and where they can vote. The heterogeneous nature of the Col- lege is reflected in the tone and accomplishments of the Lit. The functions of the Lit are wide and en- compass all the activities, cultural, athletic, and social, which concern the men of the College. Along with the WUA the Lit sponsors and super- vises all co-ed activities such as the Follies, the Arts Ball, Bed and White Nights, and the UC clubs. 22 and Athletic Association The Lit, however, has never felt that its re- sponsibility ends at the college level. Because it is the oldest student government, in the oldest, and most representative college in the University, the Lit has always assumed its right to voice its opinion on any matter in which it thinks the students of the University should have an interest. Because of the heterogeneity and tradition of the College, because of its university-wide interests, this voicing of opinions has always been on a broad basis, and the Lit has consequently re- ceived a great deal of criticism. This, however, is unlikely to change the attitude of the Lit. During the past year, the Lit has felt more and more that it seems to be the only student society which will voice the opinions of students, whether these opinions be right or Wrong.

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CLawj presented a number of excellent dramas in the spring term over CKFH. The All Varsity Revue presented seven excellent performances and achieved special renown when the show was televised on CBLT. Credit is due to Bruce Snell QMusicQ for producing this outstanding campus show of the year. The Student Union Committee, well chaired by lack Love CArch. Q, altered its point of empha- sis during the year. The Chairman recommended abandoning plans for a dream unioni' for the present and instead presented plans for an S.A.C. Administration Building centered in the Old Observatory. This met with Council approval and though final word has yet to come from University Administration, there is every expec- tation that by Fall at least The Varsity and Torontonensis will be able to move their offices into this central location. The U.T.D.U. with Bob Iohnstone as chair- THE OFFENDER-Large Enough for a Law Suit man had a most successful year, highlighted by the winning of the Brading Debating Trophy. The Music Committee continued with the Carnegie Record hours and presented one con- cert for orchestra and chorus. Because of lack of student attendance, the second concert was can- celled. In an effort to provide continuity, Phyllis Graham CMusicD, Committee chairman, brought in the recommendation that instead of students, members of the staff of the Faculty of Music be appointed as conductors with membership com- pulsory for Music students not already in such organizations. Final decision on this is pending. A The Student Service Commission again spon- sored the Book Exchange, the Red Feather cam- paign and the Blood Donor drive. 310,109 was collected for Red Feather and Commissioner Dorothy Burton fMeds. J, is to be congratulated on the 1016 donations of blood which were given in the Red Cross campaign. Forestry won the g'Skule Cannonv for 802 participation. Y r 71 5 '-:.E'.L.c.-. 3. A TOUGH DECISION-New Quarters, Falconer Hall Another service was the European Flood Relief collection which was rapidly organized by the Council the weekend after the full tragedy of the floods became apparent. The general under- graduate collection was 31,900.11 in itself a tribute to Marion Hogarth QU.C. D, and the Coun- cil President, Bob Sutherland Clsawj, who did the lionis share of the organizing. An additional 31,000. was donated by Engineering students who organized their own fund. Among the many matters considered by the Council generally was the report of a committee on Council organization, and, on a lighter note, the cut of the oflicial Varsity blazers, and the flood of correspondence from a gentleman in Montreal who desired to sell head scarves bear- ing the U. of T. to women students. He made the scarves, but without the crest and threatened a lawsuit against The Varsity and demanded the purchase ot some 400 'leftoversi by the Council, all because of an innocent article objecting to their sale at the game in Montreal. ANOTHER REPORT! Old Quarters, Mining Bldg. 21

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT STANDING: E. Scroggie CE.A.C.l, V. Koson CAthleticD, G. Sellers Clst-yr. Presb, S. NVallace fP.H.E.D, M. Riches 12nd-yr. Preszj, P. Cumine 13rd-yr. Presb, M. Hogarth CS.A.C.J, I. McEachern I-4th-yr. Pres.J. SEATED: M. Dixon CSecy.l, McPliail CPublicityl, A. NVilkinson CPre.s.J, Dean Ferguson, 1. Elder CLiteraryl, C. Graham CSOciall, H. Thomson fTreas.J. University College Women HE Womenis Undergraduate Association began its activities last fall with the Freshie Weekend . . . two days of parties, luncheons and campus tours with Seniors . . . all designed to help the Freshie orientate herself at her new Alma Mater. The two biggest social events of the year at University College are the Folliesv, the college show, and the Arts Ball, the collegeis annual formal dance. Both these functions are under the joint direction of the Women's Undergradu- ate Association and the Literary and Athletic Society. The Follies, features original songs and skits and is produced by an all-student cast. The Arts Ball, held this year at the Royal York, up- held the old U.C. tradition for successful Qand romanticj dances. , Speaking of tradition, the annual Soph-Frosh Banquet with its torch-passing ceremony was held last fall and once again thrilled every Sophomore and Freshman who participated. The banquet was held in the college and was ably convened by the second year presidents. The third year presidents of the W.U.A. and the Lit. work together to arrange the Red and - in . '. - .wi ln 5' L? u.. .4 - . S Undergraduate Association White Nights which are quarterly events at Uni- versity Gollege. They are informal parties with dancing, lots of fun, refreshments and usually a special attraction . . . the executive elections, for instance, are announced at the last Pied and White Night every year. Girls at U.C. have definite ideas and they are not afraid to express them. This fact has been proven time and again at the Portia Debates. These debates are organized by the Literary Director of the W.U.A. and girls from all years may participate. Prizes are awarded to the win- ning team. Another activity in which the VV.U.A. partici- pated this year was a party for University Settle- ment children. The party was given at Christ- mastime for about seventy children who spent the afternoon swimming and playing, then had supper just before Santa Claus arrived with presents for everyone. All in all the W.U.A. has had a busy year. No amount of writing could ever cover every aspect of it nor express the fun and satisfaction that one has working for it. 23