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

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The outstanding achievement of Victoria Col- lege this year was the transfer from Craigdarroch Castle to a building more suitable to its needs. That, one must admit, is a gross understatement. The move came about after a long and arduous campaign which proved the spirit and stamina of the entire staff and student body. It took eighteen months of agitation before the powers decided to let the College have its way and, truly, it was the only way. Conditions in the Castle were a trifle cramped, especially in class- rooms where students had to take turns in breath- ing. The only ventilation was through the floor- length windows which sent an icy blast roaring around one's ankles. Then, too, it was such an awful climb to reach the library for a reserve book at two-thirty that there was a strong temp- tation to go home empty handed. The fire chief said that the student-body might easily 'l '7Ri 5H' 9 Q1-1' ws ,, have been burned to a crisp. That was a good point. There were numerous other arguments, too. Then, inspired by Terry Garner and the council, six hundred students took action, marched through town to Premier Hart's door- step and presented their final' plea. It workedl In November the College packed up its books and walked to the Normal School. One glance around prophesied a very bright future: but for sentimental reasons some regret- ted parting with the quaint little castle. They found that they didn't bump into those interesting looking people so often in the new building. They missed the spicy little hallway conversa- tions which used to float in through the transoms. But all were very willing to leave the picturesque tinder-box. Now campus life is back to normal if 5 31801 i

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Dm. ' 4aa.zZeWd66w94-f f f ff , DR. IOHN M. EWING tPrincipall Philosophy The session of 1946-1947 has been an annus - mirabilis in the history of the College. Indeed, it is hard to compress into a small space the outstanding events that have occurred. We have become established in a handsome and spacious building: we possess a book-store, an adequate library, and a steadily improving cafeteria: we are in course of setting up our own laboratories. In short, we have become a college in the fullest sense of the term. None of this could have happened without your great-hearted and unanimous effort. To the students of 1946-1947, both as individuals and as a corporate body, belongs the credit for our translation. But your greatest achievement does not lie in the area of physical arnelioration. I-t lies in the fact that, despite interruptions, you have tenaciously pursued your educational aims: that, against the greatest odds, you have kept the faith. F or everything you have done-but for this thing most of all-I hail you with respect and admiration. 'Ruiz' MR. ROBERT T. D. WALLACE MR. IEFFREE CUNNINGI-IAM MR. GEEORGE P- BLACK Mathematics ZOOTOQY Gnd BOWUY Latin and Greek 444447637 DR. EWINGS splendid inspiration and guid- ance have led Victoria College through a truly momentous year. MR. CUNNINGI-lAM'S activities have not gone unnoticed. All the College appreciates his great iob in supervising the move. 4 4 4 4 4 MR. WALLACE'S stimulating personalityland his patience make even the densest student see the light. Our rugby team owes much to his enthusiastic support. Besides making Latin and Greek interesting through his subtle humour and kindly interest, MR. BLACK directed the QiQCff1fiC l0Sk Of infer' viewing students. l l 1 NH 1 1 it ,l t