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

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, 'ls F, gi. PETER HAMPTON, MARGARET GRUBB e YA Having for its motto, To know Christ and to make Him known, the Varsity Christian Fellow- ship has had a busy and a full year. An early start was made with the holding of the annual reception in the old castle, at which three U.B.C. students spoke, two of these being the V.C.F. president of that campus and Peter Aykroyd, Fellowship staff member for British Columbia. Regular Bible discussions were conducted throughout the year, and open meetings were held each month, at which addresses by a fine selection of speakers were well attended. These speakers included Dr. William Wrighton, former head of the department of Philosophy at the University of Georgia, who led discussions on The Philosophy of Religion and The Philoso- phy of the Christian Religion g Mr. R. C. Larson lLeft to Rightl MARGARET WRIGHT, DOROTHY CROSS, of radio station HCIB, Ouito, Ecuador, and Mr. C. Stacey Woods, N.C.F. general secretary for North America. Before lectures commenced in September, delegates were sent from the College to the U.B.C. Pre-session Conference on Anvil Island, and later in the year two V.C.l:'. representatives had the privilege of attending the Pacific North- west Conference in Bellingham. A highly successful event in the year was the double showing of the technicolour-sound film The God of Creation, directed by Dr. Irwin P. Moon. This outstanding scientific film, which showed the wonders of Creation and the Universe, won the approval of all who saw it. have been held in the College throughout the year. Canon Michael Coleman, chaplain of the movement, delivered several ad- dresses on important religious and social subjects. Outstanding among these were those on marriage and divorce. An informative talk on conditions in present day China was given by Rev. Ting, formerly connected with student Y.M.C.A. groups. Foxhole Religion was the subject of a talk by Rev. Leadbetter. Evening discussion groups to supplement the noon hour meetings were held throughout the GARRY CHATER, MARGARET THOMPSON, IUDITH DUNDAS. year at the homes of different members. 7h-9-6776 The Student Christian Movement has this year carried on its policy of sponsoring talks and discussions on religious and social top- ics. Programs were arranged by the presi- dent, Garry Chater, the secretary, Margaret Thomson, and a committee of Dorothy Cross, Ann Dundas and Margaret Wright. Meetings featuring prominent speakers The purpose of the S.C.M. is, of course, to promote intellectual understanding of religious' problems as they affect modern life. The move- ment did, however, undertake to make a mater- ial contribution to the solution of the problem of students' hardships in Europe. The proceeds from a tag day held in the College 435403 were presented to Dr. Lotta Hitschmanova after her talk on the conditions among students in France and Czechoslovakia.

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:...l.i..4L.--rA .Ji 41 an -x i946-f?47 4' 'F 4' As a climax to College extra curricular ac- tivities the annual Awards Banquet was held this year on March 20, at the Empress Hotel. It was, perhaps, the most successful social event of the season: but the glamour of the evening did not obscure its function, that of recognizing the important, though often inconspicuous, parts played by certain students throughout the year in' College affairs. The awards were presented to those who represented Victoria College on the sports field and activity pins were given to those who dis- played more than usual energy in the manage- ment of such College functions as the Players' Club, The Microscope, and others. Space does not permit a list of their names: nor is a list necessary. These pages themselves will serve as a record of their achievements. 14 S x-x-we-Welf' 151, ' 4141+ The Literary Arts Society, meeting every other Wednesday night in the staff- room, enjoyed another successful year. There are never many enthusiastic litera- ture lovers about the College and so at- tendance was very small. Together with plenty of doughnuts and coffee the group digested everything from Sophocles to Iames Thurber. Here, by the way, an apology is in order to Mr. Black for that spelling Oedipus with a b instead of a Before Christmas a large crowd turned out to hear Mr. Bishop's superb recording of Othello, with Paul Robeson playing the title role. After Christmas Mr. Meade, author of the current Canadian novel, Remember Me, gave an informative talk on My Methods as an Author, which should cer- tainly have assisted some of our aspiring writers. Iohn Redford was -the president of the club and Marion Chapman was secretary. Many Ky, at thanks are due to faculty advisor Mr. Poisson, who offered valuable suggestions and much helpful criticism of the readings. Mr. Bishop, also, deserves many thanks, for it was he who made the most successful meetings possible.

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MR. GADDES s The Psychology Committee has satisfied a very definite need in the College, both as an opportunity for those students who do not take that subject to receive some enlightenment on its nature, and as a great en- couragement for those who plan to enter the field. By sponsoring movies and speakers the club has already aroused much interest amongst the student body. The Committee, consisting of lim Patterson, Art McCoy, Sonia Bazett, Dennis Collison and Don Shaw, was formed in a unique way, the members being lg fy t - my N - avl g l Q ' .1 -. l 'll .alll JS ' tg T lat .f ' fl . I V' LQ 'l I tl.eft to Rightl SONIA BAXETT, DENNIS COLLISON HM PATTERSON, DON SHAW, ART MCKOY. chosen from their respective Phychology classes exceptionally well attended. ' Next year the club bythe students themselves under Mr. W. Gaddes' hopes to be incorporated as a College organiza direction. Every meeting of the group has been tion and widen its activities. 26 The Glee Club satisfied another need-a College voice. Like the Psychology Club, it was begun late in the term, but Mr. B. Gaddes hopes with an early start to further its activities next year. This club is also the chief example of how Normal School and College students can co-operate, there being about 20 members from each in the club. The club reportedly was formed for recreation only: but in view of the fact that every large college has its glee club, and that this one in particular needs more musical entertainment, surely in the future the students will have the opportunity to hear this group in action. x V ' te ,. S f 'H . 1555 . W-vast! :im it A Its- yf , fnj- 9 2 FvJ4'.:--Q ,2-1, U T' :Pj . B , ' t itil c '7T5 - . 5-'. T Q Q - - 'cf Q Q Q . 'ew Under the able leadership of Clueless I. Fail- um and the kind sponsorship of the masters of the culinary art, lava Brewit and Cups Washup, a newly-formed club has just concluded a suc- cessful year. The program, in keeping with the Caf. Club slogan, Nicotine, caffeine and Cuisine with a 23 Hangover, consisted of a smoke-ring contest, gab fests totherwise known as chit-chatsl, bridge a la poker, and a good deal of noise. lA few of the less proficient members, it is rumoured, re- verted to studyingl The executive also spon- sored speakers who spoke on The Woman Situation and the slightly less popular topic, Conservation of Time. The enrollment, which includes the names of several indiscreet professors who allegedly have become most ardent members, is undoubtedly the largest of any club. The meetings were always held at the same time as other clubs in order that they might conflict with them and per- haps lure away would-be members from other organizations. This year, with a great lack of ceremony, the club has successfully achieved the consumption of three drinkillion gallons of coffee, two pastril- lion tons of donuts tthis estimate includes the weight of the holesl and boundless other mater- ials, besides the carbonization of thousands of cigarettes and the expulsion of a considerable amount of hot air. Next year, with the support of the Students' Council, they are planning improvements on the facilities, an. even greater membership, and a more comprehensive program.