University of Victoria - Tower Yearbook (Victoria, British Columbia Canada)

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ROLAND FRIESIN THE DEBATERS BRIAN MCLOUGHLIN 2 ' 7a.?Paama, The Forum Club, new last year, maintained its standinq as T A one of the Co1lege's most popular organizations. This year it was supported by an average of 100 students, which included most of the College's future lawyers. A variety of topics were discussed from the international scene to local problems. The veto question, com- pulsary military training and Victoria transportation were all dis- cussed with equal zeal. -is 'S P Perhaps more than any other club, the Forum benefitted from the move to a new building. It now has the use of a spacious audi- torium instead of the crowded class-room of Craigdarroch, where many were forced -to stand and where others confused their lunches. The speakers adapted themselves rather slowly at first to the new building: and the first voices to plead their case in the new auditorium were a little weak. But gradually, as the speakers gained confidence and the accoustics were improved, the old atmosphere of the Forum returned. ' Student participation, which takes the form of questions di- rected to the speakers, was not as great this year as last. Perhaps this was due to the loss of the tense, crowded atmosphere. It is not as easy to toss those brilliant questions and witty remarks into a hall ' WINSON MCLUHAN as spacious as the auditorium. Perhaps, too, the speakers presented their cases so ably that questions were not necessary. Whatever the cause of the more conservative conduct of the student body, the Forum committee, headed by Brian McLoughlin, with Io Spicer as secretary, provided an interesting program and .f enlisted some very fine speakers. 46 P' Although it was not essentially a debating club, the Forum A T did provide debaters for the traditional contest between U.B.C. and Victoria College. This year the debaters were Roland Friesin and Thomas Wylie in Vancouver, and Brian McLoughlin and Iames Helmcken in Victoria. The result was a tie: Victory for U.B.C. in Vancouver and for Victoria College on its home floor. F IO SPICER 18

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We '7 ' Although hampered by the same student lethargy and disinterest which plagued many College activities, the International Relations Club enjoyed a largely suc- cessful year. The Victoria branch of the C.I.l.A., al- ways willing supporters of the club, contributed the usual number of speakers, including such old friends as Sir Robert Holland, Major Simon and Mr. Wyatt. The club was also fortunate in obtaining as speakers such newcomers to the l.R.C. as Mr. Bruce Hutchison, lead- ing Canadian iournalistp Mr. Charles Clements, a busi- ness man possessing an intimate knowledge of British economy: Mr. Aitchison, economist, who joined the College staff this year, and Mr. Iohn Stainer, Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, who spent the war years in Saudi Arabia. Noon hour meetings were in- troduced with considerable success, due largely to the co-operation of Bill Doe, a student who witnessed part of the Nuremburg trials while overseas, and Roger 'Yrs BRIAN McLOUGi-ILIN. BOB DONALDSON, Bibace, a student recently arrived from EQYDL The staff included Bob Donaldson, president: Brian C' McLoughlin, secretary, and a committee, Doreen Camp- bell and Ioan Gonnason. Mr. Sidney Pettit was the faculty adviser. DOREEN CAMPBELL, IOAN CONNASON. 6Za570afz6.f. gland The Camera Club should rightfully be in- cluded within the Publications Department in view of their hard work in co-operation with the Yearbook staff. With the exception of photos of the parade and some student portraits, all the photography in this book is the result of their efforts. Much of the credit for the successful opera- tion of the club must go to Ken Smith for his energetic hustling and tireless enthusiasm. Fol- lowing a slow start in the first term when Bill BOB WATERS, KEN SMITH. Doe turned in some excellent prints, the club went all out in the second term with Bob Waters as president to supply the Yearbook with a host of photographic trimmings. With the addition of several floodlights, the publicity office in the cafeteria was transformed into a studio. Smith, lack Breen and Waters did the lion's share of the Smile, now hold itl rou- tine. Iack is now interested in model photog- raphy because, as he insists, one always sees the models in the best places. Bob Dunn turned in some well-composed scenic views which dis- played real salon ability. Ted Iansch aided Smith in the task of photographing the faculty. Ieff Ford and Ken Mitchell supplied some can- dids for publication. And so, with the activities of the Camera Club exposed, the members hope that next year will see an enlargement of the successful de- velopments of this year.

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v O I I I The Music Appreciation Society, under the guid- ance of Mr. Hickman and the direction of Richard Lipsey and Godfrey Hearn, supported by Marion Chapman and l Orie Parris, has carried on successfully in spite of the marked disruption of the college year. It has carried out a policy of presenting some of the lesser known classics. It has also presented two student recitals which were well re- l ceived by large audiences. The Society hopes to gratify the deep interest shown by members this year by con- siderably expanding the college collection of records. lt is hoped that with an increased interest in club activities, next year's executive will meet with even better support than has been given to date. lfll-ll' A Lett tBackl to Right: GODFREY HEARN, DICK LIPSEY ,JITJJ Q,,.Jr'JfTi-ft f.JF-Pitt' 'WMP ' The controversy over the type of music which is included in the above title is only a little cooler than the music itself. To , those who are unfamiliar with the different aspects of le jazz hot, i ,, this controversy may seem rather pointless, but to the members ' f if f of the Club it is a very real and vital thing. Despite differences of opinion, the Club had some very fine 1 programs and, altogether, a successful year. A large number of small bands were presented, the most popular of these being Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory's Creole Iazz Band, Bunk Johnson, Muggsy Spanier, Eddie Condon and George Brunis. The high-light of the year was a session handled by Bill Hey- broek from Victoria High School. Bill gave an informative talk and presented a number of records featuring Ed- mond Hall. The executive of the Club wishes to thank those who offered their records to be played and also those members who took an active interest in the club's activities. RON DAKERS LARRY BOOTH 19