Woodstock Collegiate Institute - Oracle Yearbook (Woodstock, Ontario Canada)

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1952 volume:

DQ, 1991 Naghr 2388R L CALL TERMINAL TIRE STORES LTD. 30 WILSON ST, WOODSTOCK For on the spot rood ond form tire service TIRE REPAIRS - VULCANIZING - RETREADING ALL SIZES AND TYPES OF GOODYEAR TIRES IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE PHONE HUDillf5TUli aMBHHiifi' PHONE 490 B .vE'1Liv pg. 490 UJDUDSTDCK 43 FINKLE ST. - wooDSToCK Woodstock Automotive Supply Ltd. Dodge and DeSoto Distributors Wellington St, ot Moin Woodstock 1 PHONE 1090 I Genuine Chryco Ports - Mopar Accessones L Goodyear Tires I SERVICE on ALL MAKES COMPLIMENTS OF BARTLEY SHOES I OPP POST OFFICE WOODSTOCK Ninety-Four THE ORACLE PARKSIDE FOOD MARKET I 696 Ingersoll Ave. QUALITY GROCERIES, FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND MEATS Reasonable Prices I MORNING AND AFTERNOON DELIVERY PHONE 2890 Mr. Fraud: li there are any morons in this class will they please stand up? A long pause and then Lee Wilks slowly rises to his feet. Mr. Fraud: What? You consider your- DENNIS RADIO Self G mms Lee Wilks: Well not exactly, Sir, hut l hate to see you standing up there all by yourself. Sales and Service Q - f Mary loan: My dad takes things apart RADIOS RECORDS to S99 Wl'1Y TYIGY dO1'1'f GOI lames C: So what? REFRIGERATORS Mary loan: So you'd better go. WASHERS ' ' f The neighbours were complaining oi the , , racket Suzie was making, all the time. She VISIT OUT RGCOVCI BCI' goes around cackling like a hen. I know , the mother said. We get tired of it too. Sometimes we think she's not right in the 563 Dundas STA Phone 963 mind. But can't you do something for her? Cant you cure her? Oh, yes, l suppose we could. But we do want the eggs. The Latest In Fashion I PRICED TO SUIT EVERY PURSE The Mode Ladies Wear and Millinery THE ORACLE Ni11eIY'FiV9 Auto rapln' Flowers For All Occosions WE GROW OUR OWN Woodstock Floral Co., Ltd. PHONE 46 HEAD OF LIGHT ST. Ninefy-sax THE ORACLE i I I Compliments of I DOUGLAS CLEANERS LTD. YOUR APPEARANCE IS OUR BUSINESS y Phone I I I Cash and Carry Office, II Graham St, Plant 587 Canterbury St, y McKinney Lumber Company Limited I i I Corner of Ingersoll Ave. and Riddell St. I PHONE 468 When It's Lumber, Call Our Number COMPLIMENTS OF CANFIELDT Ufiizza am! ggofl WOODSTOCK Coutts and Rust Craft Greeting Cards FRANKLlN'S CANDY STORE Ice Cream, Mogazines, Cigarettes i I 559 Dundas St. THE ORACLE Ninety-Seve COMPLIMENTS Ralston Purina Co., Ltd Pete P: l'Are you tryinq to make a mon- Lloyd T: What would you do if you Hey cut of nie? were in my shoes? Dot H: Wlry should I take all the Al- LGSMGZ HPOliSl1 019111- fYEdlT?ll is n Q ' ' ' Mr. Carter: lack why don't you wash y U your face? I can see what you had for Rosie W: Do you know that there are breakfast this morning. :. awful lot ot boys that don't want to qo lack: fiwhgt WGS mf' f'i'?3dl1'? Mr. C: Eqqs. Gayle P: How do you know? lack: Wrong pop! That was yester- hosiez l've asl-:ed them. dGY. l HERSEE AND BRADY l GENERAL INSURANCE l Fire - Automobile - Liability 9 LIGHT STQ PHONE 67 We F, Hersee - R. F. Brody Ninegyi-:ight THE ORACLE DAFFYNITIONS I Christmas: The season when the child- i ren qet something for father to play with. I Hospitals: Places where people who are run down wind up. Coach: An athlete who will qladly lay down your life for the school. I Lougheed Jewellers Swelled head: Nature's frantic effort to I fill a vacuum. Candidate: A politician who stands for YOU' Shopping Centre what he thinks people will fall for. Bore: A auy here to-day and here to- DIAMONDS ' WATCHES ' SILVER morrow. . t 1 ? CHINA I Shirley S: Will you join me in a bowl of soup. r t Barb S: Do you think there's room for both of us? I Teacher tanswerinq phonel: You say I The Store of fVlClt'ly GITTS Bob Berlette has a bad cold and can't come i I to school? Who is this speaking? + Mysterious Voice: This is rny father. I Hardware and Appliances MCCLARY STOVES AND REFRIGERATORS, GLIDDEN PAINTS AND VARNISHES, COLEMAN OIL HEATERS AND FURNACES 415 Dundas St. PIWOVIQ 72 Phone 587 689 Dundas St. I QUALITY AND GOOD SERVICE OUR MOTTO I I MUNDY a TABOR I Choice Groceries and Provisions THE ORACLE Ni11etY-Nine Give your lips the I me I I. X. ff ,Wm I YoUNc3ER SET I I . . . opprecicute REED'S smort stylings, ond down-to-eorth B U prices! We corry o large se- IE I lecfion of young furs . ffiid - Jack FowIer's Drug Store I wooosToc:K b I PI-IONE II44 WE DELIVER You'LL DO BETTER AT SUTHERLAND'S Q I ir J. and J. Sutherland, Limited Compliments of the ROYAL THEATRE Show Ploce of Woodstock-Air Conditioned CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCES DAILY Under the Direction of Fomous Ployers Conodion Corporotion E SCANDRETT, Monoger Phone 429 Where Quality Reigns Supreme One Hundred THZE ORACLE I COLES BROS. Insurance Investments Real Estate ' Specialized Insurance Service All Securities and Bonds Bought and Sold I 'A' I 390 DUNDAS ST. PHONES 2700- I -2 I I R. Leslie: What are Sq plus Sq? N. Kelly: l0q. R. Leslie: Youre welcome. 1 ar 1 A patron in the movie was annoyed by a man crawling around his shoes. Whats the matter with you?' 'he inquired. ln the semi-darkness the other looked up. l'm searching for a caramel. A caramel? Why all this fuss tor one piece oi candy? My teeth are in it , mumbled the man on his knees. f Q 1- Glass is sometimes used ior finding little boys' baseballs on the broken other side oi. lst boy: This jalopy is like nine into thirty. 2nd boy: How come? lst boy: lt won't go. Mr. Kitching: What seems to be the trouble young man? Doug. Foster: l just swallowed a roll oi film. Mr. Kitching: Why worry about it? l'm sure nothing will develop. THE JOHN WHITE CO., LIMITED I Headquarters tor smart apparel for men, women and children Also furnishings tor the home PHONE AND MAIL ORDERS ATTENDED TO PROMPTLY Phone 600 THE ORACLE One Hundred and One comvumfms or FIRESTO E l'EXl'llES LTD. ir T , , T V TO STRETCH YOUR DOLLARS T C A P I 1' 0 L DAY BY DAY T SHOP AND SAVE ,k THE MILL END WAY, T T T EDR OVER . HALF A T CENTURY T WOODSTOCKS PASSMORE'S T LEADWG T THEATRE Textile Mill End l wk Store . T C A P I T O L O e Hundred cmd Two THE ORACLE -4- 1 Alayne Schroeder: I just found a skunk. I I'II keep him as my pet. There's Something New Every Day Carol MacDonald: Where are you qo- inq to keep him? of Alayne S: Under my bed. ' I Carol M: How about the smell? S I Alaynez I-Ie'lI just have to stand the Complete Lines of , smell as others have. SPORTSWEAR - LINGERIE y ' ' ' HOSIERY t Don S: Why is your doq watchinq me , while I eat? Budget Accounts 'muted Darlene A: Maybe its because you're 1 eatina off his plate. I . . . I I Doctor: Before I examine you would you tell me what you drink? . Iohnny K: I'II have a whisky and soda, I thank you. Specialty Shgp Helen Ure: Are you qoinq to the club I meeting to-night. i Mara. H: Noeeit's my turn to stay home Opposne ROW' Hom' I and be talked Qbout. I ir I Compliments of LL'zg-:Ear FOUNDRY AND MANUFACTURING CO., LTD. I WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO I I I THE ORACLE One Hundred cmd Three ORACLE STAFF Third Row: Mr. S. Bloir, Mr. R. Froud, M. Lipovitch, B. Bray, J. Lawrence, G. Russell, R. McPherson, G. Thomson, H. MacDonald, R. Runnolls, K. Wesbrook, R. Totten, J. Cornwoth, D, Thornton, M. Walker, Mr. G, Bailey. Second Row: N. Carter, D. Polrner, C. Mountford, A. Douglas, M. J. Wendlmg, W. George, B, Goodsell, V. Schneider, Mr, N. Runnolls, Mr. L. Cordlck. First Row: J. Lotford, B. Start, S. Kipp, E. Woods, S. Pow, P. Llewellyn, W. White, J. Conlln J. Mcffrindle, J. Metherell, D. J. Schell, V. Wheatley, J. Elliot. f The Oracle Staff Staff Advisors General - - Mr. I.. Cordiclc Literary Mr. Bailey Activities Mr. Eroud Photography Mr. Kitching Humour Mr. Scarrow Sports - Business - Mr. Blair Mr. Bunnalls Editor ----- Wilma White, 13B Literary Staff: Pat Llewellen, l3Bg lean Conlin, l3Ap Sue Pow, I3Ag lim Latiord, IZA, Iames Carnwath, IZA: Howard Ransom. - Ioan McCrindle, ISB: Bernice Goodsell, IZB: Bob White, IZB - - loanne Metherell, CSp.g Barbara Start, IIB Howard Ransom, l3B: Bon Totten, CSp. Activities Girls' Sports Boys' Sports Photography - Verla Wheatley, IZBJ Boss Bunnalls, IIA: Eric Iensen, IOB: Keith Wesbrook, IIB Humour Dorothy lean Schell, IZC7 Mary Ioan Wendling, IZA, Doreen Palmer, IIB Alumni - - - - Elizabeth Woods, l3A Advertising: Murray Lipovitch, l3Ay Grant Thomson, I3Bp Howard Bansom, l3Bg Boss MacPherson, IZAy Glenn Bussell, I3Ap Willo George, lZAp Anne Douglas, IZA: Velma Schneider, IZA: Norma Carter, GSp.: Mary loan Wendling, IZA: lohn Elliott, ISA. Typists ---- Bill Bray, Shirley Kipp THE ORACLE Five NEAL'S MEATS and GROCERIES To enjoy your meals BUY FOOD AT NEAi.'s Phone 3 Delivery I Compliments of CURRAH FEED CO. ir Innerkip, Ontario I ig, ,,,v,,,,,, , ,W W ,A , ,, ,, W, Dollene P: I don't like Iohnny. Last night I wanted to show him how well I could whistle, and after I had my lips all puckered up-- Dot. H: Yes, yes, what did he do? Dollene P: He let me whistle. Q 1 1 Stout Customer: I don't like soft shoes. They seem to get wider as they get older. I-Ielen lv1cGachie: Yes, alllt' M'am, don't we 1 n o Little Willie stole a penny, Arid to jail was sent, The jury said, not guilty , So he was in-a-cent. Mr, Fraud: Fermez-vous la porte, Mon- sieur Pearson. Don rises slowly ,ind sadly puts his gum in the basket. ' My dancing is awkward, And Clearly I show ity I've got rhythms - But my feet don't know it. One Hundred cmd Your MITTENS I wanted a rifle for Christmas, I wanted a bat and ball, I wanted some skates, and a bicycle, But I didn't want mittens at all. I wanted a whistle, I wanted a kite, I wanted a pen-knife that shut up tight, I wanted some books and I wanted cr kit But I didn't Want mittens one little bit. I told them I didn't want mittens, I told them as plain as plain. They knew I didn't want mittens, But they gave me mittens again! The moon was yellow The lane was bright I held her hand In the autumn light. She gave a hint With every glance That what she craved Was real romance. I stuttered, stammered- Time went by, The moon was yellow And so was I. 1 THIE ORACLE Woodst OC DICKSON'S FLORISTS Flowers For All Occosions PHONE 806 ir Compliments of LA FRANCE TEXTILES LIMITED Weovers of FINE UPI-IOLSTERY FABRICS ir THE ORACLE One Hund d d F k Ot I The Kennedy Car Liner Cr Bag Co., Ltd. I MANUFACTURERS or BAGS and COVERS T NNOODSTOCK, ONTARIO I Y' JUSTICE The boy stood on the cold, Cold floor, I Pacing in front of the principals door. Forcing himself he walked inside I l didn't mean it! he hopefully Cried! l was just playing and having some fun I- For the past two years he's had me on the I run! AT Now the tables have turned around And at your door l'm often found. I Now don't you worry, my fine young lad! Maher Shoe Stores I l'll make a call and tell your dad That all is well and you're doing fine, But first l'll use this strap of mine! I IYeow!7 I T Andrew M. MacKenzie, ll ir 0 Q Pete Tillick: l tried to impress my girl Cor' Riddell cmd DU,-,dos phone 736 last night and when the menu was given to I me l ordered the entire meal in French. I Steve: Did you succeed? Pete: I sure did. Even the waiter was I impressed. lt was a Chinese Restaurant. Q W R THE WOODSTOCK LAMP COMPANY Wholesale Distributors ELECTRICAL LAMPS, APPLIANCES AND SUPPLIES, RANGE AND APPLIANCE ELEMENTS, ELECTRICAL SPECIALTIES 44 Fmkle St. Woodstock One Hundred and Six THE ORACLE I P COMPLIMENTS OF ' M I L L W A R D ' S Oxford Book Store T WiIkie's Lingerie 0 THE LATEST BOOKS i STATIONERY RUST CRAFT CARDS I GIFTS 502 Dundas St. Phone 2111 T Telephone I52W 413 Dundas St. I T T M I L B U R N ' S Compliments of 'A' F. BICKERTON EAST END DRUG I STORE PLUMBER Phone IOI ,K if HURON PARK ,JHONE 372W PHARMACY phone 584 DLJf'ldOS ST. Woodstock THE ORACLE One Hundred and Seven I I CHARACTER CLOTHES FOR WOMEN Distinctive Styles in I y COMPLIMENTS WEARING APPAREL Always at the OF FA HI I - S ON SHOPPE I Wood-Mosaic Ltd. 9 I A42 Dundas Str, - Woodstock I I JACK COHEN I I Phone I7O For AII Quality Dairy Products WOODSTOCK I CENTRAL DAIRY ' Limited DISTRIBUTORS FOR MACNICOLL'S DE LUXE ICE CREAM I I 586-592 Dundas St. County Wide Distribution Harmony With Nature The Prevention ot Disease Thomas Frederick Wallace Hours 8 aim, to 6 pm. iBy Appointment? DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC, DRUGLESS THERAPIST, PRACTITIONER OF NEUROPATHY The Sun-Ray Office ton the Ieveii Cor. Light at 395 Dundas St. TEL I707 WOODSTOCK, ONT. One Hundred and Eight THE ORACLE HICKS LUMBER AND SUPPLIES LUMBER cmd BUILDERS' SUPPLIES ASPHALT SI-IINGLES IOO BUTLER ST. TELEPHONE 2875 I Compliments of k Compliments of REALTOR ' H A R R I N G T O N MEMBER OF o.A,R.E,B. I DIRECTOR FARM BROKERS ALUMINUM FOUNDRY INSTITUTE 5 475 Durwdos ST. Phone 2200 k I I I I THE ORACLE One Hundred cmd N ON WRITING POETRY! rsetry is sc easy to write! 'Ust j1..l' yoxxrselt ru C1 chair some uiqlxtf ' ' ' ,ext 12. Ezdzzdf-View minutes ond then X . .1 :ee how easy it is to pen! A.M.M. N:-1212 l.'fgt:Ez:1zd:1: Youuq mom, are you ':1:1q 1: kiss that q1rl?' Student: No Sir. N323 l dtcltzzzcraz 'Vv'ell, then, hold my 1 s 1 :arts H ou dance wonderfully well. 116: l vxzsli l oould sdy the some about H-:.f:: lou could, if you could lie ds a 1 Q Are they very slrrct ot your school? Strxt? You remember lorresdy? Well, ze died 1:1 :lass GHG me-y propped him up fll the Ieiture ended. Q s c lylrss Bray: lWhol three words ore used .met ry llf students? 'n:':,,,fwvw1- l dorrt know. ...rss firgxyt 'l'hot's Correct. . ,-,...,-l.i. D. J. McClellan P O Real Estate and Insurance I l Kenneth ! Hilts l 497 DUNDAS ST. l PHONE 4 FEATHERSTON E'S Fresh Meots, Fruits ond Groceries PHONE 494 537 DUNDAS ST. RICKMAN'S RESTAURANT Corner of Simcoe ond Finkle PHONE 2220 One Hundred and Ten THE ORACLE I . O l E. E. PAQUETTE cf soNs LTD.. l HOSIERY MANUFACTURERS l Makers of LADlES', CHlLDREN'S, INFANTS' and BOYS' ANKLETS lf lt's Anklets-l'r's Poquette l l Fresh Flowers At All Times - Reasonably Priced - Smortly Arranged T Promptly Delivered Phone Store 394 Res. 2346 A COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE l Mr. Runnalls: What is the most out- f' standinq product that chemistry has qiven to the world? l Grant: Blondes Miss Dunlop: Murray, name two pro- T nouns. Murray T: who, MQ? QQ Miss Dunlop: Correct LAMENT C My love have ilewe l U Him done me dirt. 6 Me did not know Him was a flirt. T g To you unschooled T S O let me bid: Do not be done l As 1 was did! l He have come: He have wentg i He have left I all alone. l i Me can never come to he. l Him can never come to I. l It cannot wasl l THE ORACLE One Hundred and Eleven MORE A D MORE PEGPLE ARE READING rr r H Eire Emu ti grits Mmm Illute zu 0ata,iic'1 7vummt Wcwrpapae BECAUSE N - - The London Free Press is the only newspaper to give Complete news and picture Coverage ot Western Ontario oiong with the important events and views from the International scene Plus - - - WEEKEND Picture Magazine Plus - - - 16-page section of COLOR COMICS EVERY SATURDAY O Order Daily Delivery Telephone 22 WOODSTOCK BRANCH OFFICE 599 Dundas Street b 9: y .-2, ' gg-f:i ,,.,:g5fff 1113 - .a5Qft+ji-iv' , , 1' ,f- ',. ,Q 1' .3 gzgffofe V' I:-Z . Y ' MSE'--is ' ., E Q fr-Exsf:i? t. 431. E- ' r . 'f fx 531353 ' gat amy - Ew- 'M .i,t C Ziexgszut ' , 1 .. v- . ' ' W N -vt. ef:-X S33 'FW , , 'A wg- A 6,5 uf is ..,. 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For information about Business Ad- i ministration and Secretarial Courses l ask for the Bulletin of Courses. 7MfQ? wail FINE Foops ir PHONE 2777-J Corner of Ingersoll Rd. and i Dundas St, l 463 Richmond St. London THE ORACLE Eleven Our Best Ads Are Not Written . . . They're Worn I I I I AIMING AT UNIVERSITY? If you ore 0 son or daughter of on ex-service mon or woman, enquire about CANADIAN IEGION SCHOLARSI-IIPS 0 I LEGION MINSTRELS - COLLEGIATE - MAY 6, 7, 8 I e THE ORACLE This Business of living Most of us have secret ambitions. We dream of fame, applause, acclaim, success and great wealth. But our dreams may never be realized unless we are prepared to take advantage of the opportunities which pref sent themselves. So we must go to school and train our lives that no matter what emergency arises we will be in a state of readiness. Then when responsibility is thrust upon us we often find that we are better fitted to accept it than we had sus- pected. We must learn to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed. Regrets and complaints are useless and petty when we can look around us and see so many others who have bravely accepted poverty, sickness or ill-health, and have risen above it. What a lesson can be learned from those who are blind, or crippled! The key to handling problems is the willing acceptance of them. Regard them as a challenge and meet them with a smile. Often we allow ourselves to be upset by trifles. Someone disappoints us, or some' thing which was expected does not arrive. Little things all of them, and yet we may brood over them for days. Time passes and the incident fades from our memories, but we were cloaked in resentment. Life is too short to be little. We reap the greatest happiness when we look for the good in people. There is more of it than the bad. By playing up their good points we make our friends, and we keep them by continually looking for their assets and overlooking their faults. We our- selves have shortcomings and imperfections as well as ,our best friend. Be interested in other people and they will be interested in you. There is some- thing to be learned from every one no mat- ter who he may be, and even more is learn- ed from those who disagree with us or who have had experience far removed from our own. We who are most interested in the largest number of people always have the most friends. THE ORACLE Life may be long or short, but to-day is the only time we can possibly live. lt is our manner of living that makes our lives significant. Wilnia White: 13B Visit after the visit of Elizabeth, Canada of the tiny brown- since become her The Royal About twelve years King George and Queen caught her first glimpse haired beauty who has queen. For Canada it meant an opportunity for puffing out chests and polishing brass but- tons. It was a chance to extend Canadian hospitality and to express the loyalty that each of us feels towards the British throne. lt was a chance to point with pride to the accomplishments of Canadian people through the years. But what did the visit mean to Princess Elizabeth? Perhaps it brought to her the realization that although we are separated by thousands of miles of ocean, underneath we are very similar to Britons. We share the same love and the same loyalty to the Royal Family as they. Like them we will wait long hours for only or fleeting glimpse of a gracious smile and a courteous wave of a hand. But this visit not only brought the people closer to Elizabeth. lt also made the land dearer to her f-that land which she said in her farewell address she would think of as a second home. No doubt as she spoke there would come to her a comparison of her two homes' one struggling for existence ethe other, one of the wealthiest countries of the world: one bearing yet the scars of bombings, the other untouched by the ravage es of warg one, a country with small green fieldsfthe other with miles of rolling prairie, and yet two countries united by the bonds of friendship and loyalty. We as Canadians have been drawn closer to the Motherland by this meeting with her favourite daughter. May she come again soon! Wilma White, l3B Thirteen A High School A high school is a busy place. Nowhere in a student's life, before or after are there such opportunities for meeting and working with people of all classes. Here, there is no room for differences of colour, race, or creed. Sometimes, perhaps after a particularly hard round of studying, some of us may wonder, ls school worth while ? ls it not a waste of time? The decision affects our whole life. But a soldier, does not go into battle without intensive training because his life may depend upon it. Likewise we are not giving ourselves a fair chance when we enter world competition ill-equipped to tackle its problems. The high school is a training ground. But apart from fitting us for our chosen occupation, high school plays an important part in the formation of our ideals. We ac- quire a love for good books. We are given a glimpse of the marvels of science and the intricacy of mathematics. All these doors are opened to us by guiding hands with the hope that a taste may whet our appetite for more. Play has a prominent role in the drama of school life. We learn team work, fair play, team spirit and, perhaps most import- ant, graceful acceptance of defeat. Defeat in anything is never pleasant, but when ac- cepted in good spirit it shows true sports- manship. A When we go from high school, we leave behind us five of the best years of our lives, but we go carrying with us the company of great thoughts, the inspiration of great ideals, the example of great achievements, the con- solation of great failures, and we can face with confidence whatever lies before us. Wilma White, 13B Editorial Briefs There is a familiar face missing from the staff photo this year. After many years of good service in our school Mr. Iohnson re- tired, and we all wish him the best of luck. Absent too are Mr. Flilts, Miss Iackson, and Mr. Oliver. Each of 'hese is missed, to each we extend our good wishes. Then there is Mrs. Ralston who is on leave of absence and will return to us next year. O O Q Congratulations to Mr. Turner. For some years he has efficiently piloted this maga- Fourteen zine, and we know that the Port Arthur Col- legiate will benefit from his organizing abil- ity. Q lr t Welcome, new staff members! To all of you, Miss MacArthur, Miss King, Mr. MacGregor, Mr. Mears, Mr. Dyck, Mr. L. Turner, and Mr. Wright go our best wishes. We hope you will enjoy teaching in W.C.l. W t 1 Sometimes we forget to thank our fine staff of Workers under Mr. Lewis. Often it must be hard for you to bear with us, and we thank you for the pleasant way that you help us, especially at our extra parties. Q 'k 1' Our new Camera Club has come up with some strikingly candid shots. The idea is an excellent one. Perhaps a Drama Club would be a good addition too. xr t xt' Our advertising staff has worked hard this year. Without this effort we could not go to press. Thanks. 1' Q i Students, let us recapture some old en- thusiasm-remember the one hundred per cent attendance at our games, the fever of election campaigns in the fall, the fun of initiations. We still have plenty of spirit, but those were memorable events. l-lere's to I W.C.l.. Two years ago we heard a lot about a Spring Prom. Where has the idea gone? if ir W A well-known faculty members has a theory that a good student mustr1't be com- fortable when studying. Is that why the seats are so hard during examinations? 'k i' 1' Foreign woman customer fin bankl: I would lika to maka da loan. Bank official: You'll have to see the loan arranger. Woman: Who, plizz? Official: The loan arranger. Woman: Oh, you mean da one who say 'Hi-Ho Silver'? THE ORACLE v H A lx v E y V w .'.-,irifijifsgsfgsf is ix, irritfl ziifxi w' . 11 is - i Qi '84 , X -.-mv .,fg?' 5. Hwz-1 ..-.-:-:5:! 5 2,-. x:.,,.. We s .. .i:+'- N Fo' 'en' good 'e 5 ' one which gf is imporfanf to you, iust about every- :: :3. -zz: :gy U,1:V:2:15:? .3.-:-:1:I:I:I:I:2gI' f-423:-rf:':5:3:3:3'i:f'3:-: .I:Ig2 .gIE!2:f:g , 12 4:25 i .Q 25555551 '.:...,.....:.s- . - ' iii...:52f22Q5e2sE2E? 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The long wear and lasting ii I f d 'Il QF. ig E com art an appearance you wu sf' I 2 enjoy from either line comes from our more than 40 years experience in 'L making fine knitted wear for Can- adian families. Woodstock - Hamilton - Toronto l ' i J Y? W ,WHY inn Y vw i irwkrrrrmr YWYY rig Fifteen THE ORACLE 'li'-174 Sixteen C' J' 'Nr iw 'aff Y' -,,a , , A11 3 'T 1 Q4 2:9 X-nr ii- --.fv :---' - F I R THE ORACLE SCHOLARSHIPS GEORGE TODD University Provincial Scholarship Value S400 IMOGEN E GRACEY Winaate Raiders Chapter l.O.D.E. Scholarship Value S25 NORMA STRICKLER Admiral Vansittart l.O.D.E. Scholarship Value S100 DONALD FRASER University Provincial Scholarship Value S400 University of Western Ontario Scholarship Value S300 First Carter Scholarship Value S100 EVELYN BOND Normal School Scholarship Value S250 ALLAN BOSWELL Rotary Scholarship Value S300 MARION BASS Normal School Scholarship Value S250 MARGARET ZINN Normal School Scholarship Value S250 CLARE BROWN Admiral Vansittart Chapter l.O.D.E. Value S50 PATRICIA LLEWELLEN Third Carter Scholarship Value S40 WILMA SCOTT Admiral Vansittart Chapter l.O.D.E. Scholarship Value S50 GLENN PAULI Rotary Scholarship Value S300 University of Western Ontario Scholarship Value S250 THE ORACLE Seventeen -gi- 'ind VALEDICTORIAN JOANNE PASSMORE Valedicfory Address l1i1a1111e Passiuore Cr. 1 143:11 say our 11111.11 iarewell 'ur 5 1 , ye f!,, 115 and lticli loiward with ,z:...i1g1,..13:. ,ird hipe wciideriiia what the Zuiire :t.T1',' i1,1'.'e 111 store for us, Up to now, i ,gr il'.'E5 11,-5-3:'1 riiither slielteredf iirst by Zur 1.1 .ents prf.1te1'T1'.'e love and then by our 'eiiizpers Qiidizn-3 ,f and u11derst'1111d111+L1. Now, ipir rerfreitive c1111r1f1es and we 150171111 to ,ee ':'.g1'.5: 1r1 A1 dittererit light. W1' realize ':.a :'1e'.'.f treedozii carries 1.1 tlood of new :e5g,p'5Lr.1l111-es. There is no one now 111 11-1 iiriidtially, t111f,1u1'1h riifglitly assiqii- Met. .1 1:1.d 111 the clnissrooiii, the 1111111155 111111 1 :.ffQ1L us tf rvuxld thc- kind ot lllk' 'N1' want 1 ',l1fIV:l'!QS and our Cf,r1'111111r1i1y, Vifii 11111131 1 'fir g',ro1,le:11gg and 11'111di11 1ll 11l 111,11 1' 11,1 1u1.r11r11 fiwfiy '111 we l1fl'!4' 111 :.12-111: es '.'f1t11 61111 461111111 111f111lff111:1 1 - '.-J, 1111 1:1f,1yl,f- .gtfiy l.'1111ff flll 11111-1' fr 1uL:ff of '111 1111t1111:-.11-.-fl 1117111111111-111, 1.011115 11' . 1 -old 11 1 ,1 l',1'5o't1'11, 111171, Vfllf f,'.-.wr f er.'1':11f1:1 find 11f11::f-'ff-11111114 Eighteen which we have developed durina our school years 111 sucl1 subjects as Latin and Alqebra corne into play and we will either stand the tcst or tail according to how we have used our 111119 and opportunities as they presented tlieruselves. Sorne at us are turtherina our educa- tion while others ot us have obtai11ed posi- tions 111 industry or protessional life. But wiiatever we are doina, we have chosen it because we wanted to. tile should appreciate l1ow fortunate we are to be living in a deinocratic country where we can take advantaae oi opportuni- ties which present then1selves. ln Russia and Russian satelites you are just one coa in the wheel witl1 your occupation all laid out tor you and no choice whatever on your ow11 part. 1-lere, it is becorninq increasinaly easy to turther your education it you wish, with additional scholarships being qiven constantly CIIIC1 outside help tor any who should attend university but cannot because oi tinancial conditions in the ho111e. These a11d tl1e IIICIIIY openinas in the business world help rnake your vocation one oi your own choice. There are inany phases which ao into the rnalzina of a well rounded education for we are all well aware that education today is not rnerely a rnastery oi the three R's as was the belief lI'l years past. For instance, there is the spiritual aspect covered in our I1tOYI1l1'1Qt assemblies and with religious edu- ca11or1 i11 Public school. The physical side, covered by our exe tcrisive sports proararn is desiqned to teach 11s to bf- aood losers as well as winners in the iiiarne ot lite. Althouah the social lite ot school, on the outside, sc-erns all 11111, which it is at the time, it is oi real value in 111at it teaches us to aet 1111:-1113 with other people, which is a areat help and ir1 tact a necessity in later years as well as the present. For it a rnan be ex- treiiioly clever and yet is a rnistit socially, it is a 171111111511 dctririiorit to hirnseli and to his l'11,1:3i11ess. The 11119111111 side, perhaps stressed rnost sxtrorifily 111 11111 systerri of education is de- riifziiiod to develop our rriirids so that we may 11rf,1111fr1y 11111 to use what we have learned 111 f'f11111-'f'tio11 with spiritual, physical, social find riifs-rital education, so that we may ob' lflllt for 0l,1Yf1V1lVC'S, health, happiness and triif- f1l1f.'V.'VAI?fl. THE ORACLE Even though the work of the teachers is their paid profession, we have a deep ap- preciation for their work because in it they are giving not only of their knowledge, but of themselves and their experience. After all, one of the greatest satisfactions to any- one in the teaching profession is to see a student in whom they have been interested and who has passed through their classroom, become a true success in his own commun- ity. I would also like to express my thanks to the members of the graduating class at this time, for electing me to represent them to-night. As we look back on our happy times and our troubles of the past five years, we are touched with a little sadness to think that it is all over and that we will see our fellow classmates only occasionally now as fate leads us along varying paths of life. And yet, I will not say that I am sorry I arn leaving. For in life there are a great many new and interesting experiences and your school life is just one of these. When it is aver, there is no need to be sorry, for we will pass on to further satisfying experiences and we will continue to do so the rest of our lives if we are open minded and conscious of the world about us. We young people of to-day face a very similar world situation to that faced by the graduating classes in the years preceeding the second world war. With the world filled with such strife and confusion, one wonders if in the end, years of apprenticeship or ad- vanced study will be used or set aside until world peace is achieved. However, these foreboding thoughts must take a back seat to our ambitions and enthusiasm to make the best of existing situations and successes of our own lives and the lives of those about us, for without this determination, we are as a stagnant pool, doing nothing, going no- where. And so, let us all go forward, facing the challenge of life as it is today and striving always to be an asset in our community. I should like to close with a few beau' tiful thoughts contained in a poem written by that great philosopher, and poet, Edgar A. Guest. THE ORACLE I WANT TO BE I have to live with myselfeand so I want to be fit for myself to know. I want to be able as days go by, Always to look myself straight in the eyee I don't want to stand by the setting Sun And hate myself for the things I've done. I don't want to keep on a closet shelf A lot of secrets about myself- And fool myself as I come and go Into thinking that nobody else will know The kind of a girl I really am- I don't want to dress myself in Sham. go out with head erect, deserve all men's respect: And here in this struggle for fame, and pelf, be able to like myself. I want to I want to I want to I don't want to look at myself and know I'm bluff and bluster and empty show. I never can hide myself from me, I see what others may never see, And I know what others may never know, I never can fool myself-and so No matter what happens, I want to be Self respecting and conscience free. KODAK CAMERAS and PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES Films, Flashgurms, Flash Bulbs, Ex- posure Meters, Tripods, Carrying ' Cases and Albums. Fast ,Service DEVELOPING AND PRINTING ng' W 397 Dundas St. Nineteen .w -it 'Y' ' S 'I . X I V ,JU I in-fo! a S V' 5 5 se -f A 'S A 9? ,' QQ 4? 'A' 1, A- 4 af 'W .9 -Q' Nr 1 U91 I 7 1 'S' 1 'vi Twenty C3 75 3' U C P -I CD 0 r- P va an 0 1 0 -Q 1 E5 ' 'vg' R' ,Q '96 v i va fi A 1 L I 1 QQ ,, . a Qi. V, ye, 'Tm 4 . ...,L Grade I3 ILeff fo Rightl JOYCE ARMSTRONG HERBERT AUGUSTINE ROBERT BIRTCH RONALD BRIGHT MARY BUSHFIELD JOYCE CARSON MORRIS CARTER ERNEST CLARK ROBERT COLLINS JEAN CONLIN RUSSELL DUNLOP JOHN ELLIOTT PETER FERGUSON JOE FURTENBACKER DOUGLAS GANDY RICHARD HALL GRACE HANKE JOHN KAPUSTA JOHN LAWRENCE MURRAY LIPOVITCH PATRICIA LLEWELLEN MARLENE LONGWORTH HOWARD MacDONALD WILFRED MANNING THE ORACLE - , BARBARA MARSHALL JAMES McAULEY JOAN McCRINDLE DOROTHY METCALF CHARMAY MOUNTFORD DOLLENE PAQUETTE JOHANNE PARSONS PETER POOLE SUZANNE POW GEORGE POWELL BARBARA POWERS FRANK RALPH HOWARD RANSOM JEAN RIACH LLOYD RILEY DOROTHY ROBINSON GLEN RUSSELL ELLA SCHELL DONALD SPEIRS DONALD STEPHENS GEORGE STERLING HARRY STERLING GRANT THOMSON LLOYD THOMPSON a 51 2' X , . A QS If: C+' Qu x 4 .QQ ,,-.V 1.9 r 'E F, av , I lqs, .4 2 59 Q9 I 'f' A I YQ ' m Q? 3 QQ. , . v if 05' il. '-. -e 2 QQ 'li .Q :IL 'F' I Pf- X' I 'Lf' ,Y ...,., -we Q Sf' ,qc .,l ,-5 -.--' ,up 9?- v 'C' It mw- 461 Y , A.-Y vi 'jiQ '4 'w. fer THE ORACLE Twenty-One .veg li- 3 . 5 IP ,ang A5 Q 1 ig Q! A. I S I 1 O' xli' Y S or 1' Q un: 1- vs W. Twenty-Two A 2 a ' I Ps . r 'D I ,-A lg 4 S 5 its 'x 38. -V: A- J Y X' ij' ,OF as -G' - ' a 5 N Q Q iv 7. Q x x 2 C- I:.. ul., .I ,. 73 - s x Q-Lv N 33 -nf N 4-5 .,. tv S ,ag GN as 'E+ I DONALD THORNTON MICHAEL WALKER RAYMOND WEBSTER WILMA WHITE CHARLES WHITEHEAD ELIZABETH WOODS PATRICIA YOUNG Commercial Special JACQUELINE ACRES NOVA BENNETT ROSANNA BLANK BERNICE BRAGG SHIRLEY BROOKS MARILYN BUCK WILLIAM CARSON NORMA CARTER BETTY CRAWFORD ELAINE CROSS BARBARA DALE EVELYN DAVIS VIRGINIA GARTON FRANCES HAYWARD LOIS KADING DONNA KITCHEN THE ORACLE ALLISTER LESLIE DOROTHY MANZER JOYCE MARKLE JOANNE METHERELL BONNIE MOORE HELEN MOYER BARBARA OGDEN YVONNE POTTER MARGARET RILEY DONNA ROBOTTOM MARGARET ROWE VIVIAN ROWE MARGARET SMITH JOAN TODD RONALD TOTTEN JOAN UTLEY BETTY LOU VAN EVERY DAINTREE WEBB ELLEN WILKINS IZC Commercial WILLIAM BRAY ELEANOR CASE MOIRA CRITTENDEN PATRICIA DANBY THE ORACLE 9 1 A f. .6 , 1: ' s Y ' l C ! 5'-Q : 2 pg, 3 :. -9 'JF' 132 Y 8 N .n aa. 'P ow 5 Ie: .N N I Q' 'f Us an Z- 'T' fs it I T W EY! I I T 3 c. , . H is V, S' , no 5? li 9 8 if Q 4 V, 1 I ' P . A WIN I og, xv A 6 'S lx- .9 ax. T' Y an J LD X. ai' 1.. Q fy-. Twenty-Three X - , I' l I I. WQJ. 0 'll r :rl C Q' x ,Qps cv 9 r n. Z -. I QA 3 -o L' 5 I Qi ,DNP fe: Q , 6- E- ! . Q Q5 A ' Ib' i' ,Q Q 'v ...wg . ,v , A 2 'ZS' 'L' ' 'I XF' X 3 6 1 0 I-'79 sa Q, 1 .9 JOAN FORDON JOHN GILMAR TED GUGIS BETTY HEARNS DONNA HOWE PATRICIA JOHNSON JOAN KERR SHIRLEY KIPP ALVIN KRIEGER EDITH KRIEGER HELEN McGACHlE GLADYS PEARSON NATALIE PERCHALUK DONNA PETTIT BEVERLY POSTE ROSEMARIE SALLAY DOROTHY TOMLINSON LEE WILKS Twenty-Four THE ORACLE Grade 13 Graduates Iudy BaineLondon Normal Marion Basss -London Normal Evelyn Bondf -London Normal Allan Boswell McMaster University Bruce Brigham Drug Apprentice Ken Clynick-University of Western Ontario Lois Cockerffllniversity of Toronto Don ColefMcDonald College, Montreal Larraine DoeringfStratford Normal School George Douglas'-As Royal Roads College, Victoria, B.C. lim FaceyfAt Home Cfarmingl Donald Fraser- sUniversity of Western Ontario Mary lane GrothierfToronto General Hospital Marie Harvey London Normal School Barbara Hulse' -Brantford General Hospital Ronald HulseeSudbury Nickel Mines lean ManselleUniversity of Western Ontario Margaret Manson -London Normal School Robert MacKay-eO.A.C. lay Millerfllniversity of Toronto Margaret MurthaeeUniversity of Toronto Devonna PaquetteffCollege of Art, Toronto Glenn Pauli-'University of Toronto Wilma Scott -fUniversity of Western Ontario Marilyn Shantz, Alma College, St. Thomas Frank TaboreeMutual Life, Waterloo George Todd-University of Western Ontario Bill West-Harvey Woods Margaret Binns--Stratford Normal Margaret BerstfMarried Clare Brown-University of Toronto Margaret BrowneBank of Montreal, St. Marys Maurice Brown-eRyerson Institute Iohn Cooke--Stamp Collecting Agency Lola CulbertfLondon Normal School Robert DanosfRyerson Institute 1952 Bob Davey--A CS, P, London Doug Evans-Automotive Supply Co. Barbara IohnstonfLondon Normal School Robert Kipp-Fowler's Drug Store Marilyn Leslie-Nursing William MacDonald-O.A.C. loan RobinsoneNursing Alice SandersfLondon Normal THE ORACLE Vv'alter Scott---fO.A.C. Clarence Showers -Royal Bank, Woodstock Norma Sticklerm Nursing at St. loseph's Hospital, London Don Taylor - -Strobbe Motors Xandra Thompson-eSt. loseph's Hospital, London Margaret UrefLondon Normal Stanley WallacefRoyal Roads College, Victoria, B.C. Frances Yeandle -Lab. Technician, Stratford Commercial Special Bruce AllardyceAeMill Work, Hickson Eleanor Banburyfe- Harvey VVoods Office Robert Claytonf-Standard Tube Office Dorothy Correy-Sawtell Insurance Irene CouchfHarvey Woods Office Nancy FleischerfLondon Life, London Barbara Ann Hawkinsf York Knitting Mills Office lim House-Simcoe foffice workl Patricia HulsefCanada Permanent Trust Barb KargesfMarried Iune KerreBell Telephone Office Robert MacArthurfR.C.M.P. Anna Mae MurrayeOverland Express Ltd Betty Nudd-Crawford Machine and Foundry Office Ioanne PassmoreeCommercial Print-Craft Peter PerryAeBeaver Lumber Office Florence Poste+Ontario Hospital Irene SchermerhornfDominion Rubber, Kitchener Harold ScriverfLa France Office Elaine SheardownfStratford Hospital Albert Smith-Loblaws Marie SmithfUnemployment Insurance Office Ralph WellsfBank of Commerce Margaret WoodallfTechnician, Woodstock Hospital 12C Commercial Ioan BarnardeHuddleston and Barney Florence BatsfordeChildren's Aid Society Ruth Berg-York Knitting Mills Barbara BowmanfCoWan's Agency Wanda Cline-Brantford Hospital lack Downey--fAt Home tfarmingl lim ElliotteWebster's Stationery Annie Laurie Hilderley--York Knitting Mills Iohn McGinniseGeneral Electric, Toronto Ella Mae McKay-At Home Shirley Odell-Stewart Mfg. Co. Betty Scott-Court House Elsie Woodelfuddleston and Barney Dick YeomaneProvince of Ontario Bank Twenty-Five LITER RY BEST ESSAY The Concerto The house lights dimmed and a million thoughts raced through his mind. Would she be there? Would she be proud of him? Would the endless hours of practice be re- warded? Would he be a success? His cue came, he whispered a prayer and with a heart filled with hope, went out on stage. The conductor lifted his baton, the roll of the drums sounded and the orchestra be- gan the introduction. Those questioning thoughts vanished and he was filled with the desire to make his violin sing and over- whelm the audience. His strong, nimble fingers moved swiftly up and down the strings. The sharp preci- sion with which he manoeuvered his bow produced the deep broad tones. The smooth soft runs drifted through the hall. The high beautiful trills and the long crescendos were re-echoed by the orchestra. His whole body tingled. The last strains of the concerto faded away and there was a thunder of applause. Among the sea of faces he saw her. She smiled and he knew he was a success. Grace Hanke, 13A The City By Night Little beacons of light flashed on as I walked down the porch steps and stepped out into the night. A cloak of darkness was settling over the city, and as for a child afraid of the dark, its lamps were lit for reas- surance. As far as the eye could see they stretched, occasionally winking shyly. A few wayfarers were still on the road. A young couple walked slowly along talking softly of moon, diamonds, and little homes. A doctor, head bent, coat collar turned up, and carrying his traditional little black bag walked toward his car and drove off in answer to a hurried telephone call. But most of the people were home. Through their lighted windows they could be seen-some entertaining friends at a Canasta party, others smoking their pipes as they read the evening paper or gave their opinion on Twenty-Six whether or not son Iohn was old enough to wear long trousers. My foot kicked a bat- tered teddy bear, left lying on the street when a child's play was over. No doubt he was now safely tucked away in his little cot dreaming the untroubled dreams of child- hood. Peace and calm prevailed. All was well. The city was sleeping. Forgotten were cares and sorrows, buses and streetcars, the bustle of crowds. I turned at the next corner and a trans- formation appeared. Was it the same city? Could there be such a contrast upon merely turning a corner? Surely it was day. All these thoughts tumbled into my mind at once. But it was the same city and it Wasn't day. lt was just the flashing of neon signs -oft and on-red, blue, green-a Whole galaxy of colours to dazzle the eye. The laughter which rang out, the high heels clicking on the pavement, the shoulders which jostled one were all a part of the city at night. The contrast was sharp but it is this combination which makes the city so fascin- ating. lt is like two worlds under a corn- mon roof of night. Wilma White, l3B The Ploughmun As the evening sun rapidly follows its downward path and sinks peacefully into the western hills, silhouetted against the flam- ing sky may be seen a figure-the small, seemingly insignificant figure-of a Canad- ian farmer, still working hard at his plough- ing. Though his head and shoulders are starting to droop with fatigue, he works on until the last flicker of light is gone. This Canadian ploughman is not merely tilting the soil in order to prepare his land for crops. He is making a highway in agri- culture for future generations to follow and improve upon. His job seems real to him- too real, often, when the mid-day sun beats down on his back and the sweat pours down his brow. Sometimes he wonders if it is worth the time and energy. But where would Canada be without him? THE ORACLE The ploughman is the backbone of every country, especially of Canada, the Promised Land, the Land of Milk and Honey. He is the foundation upon which every industry, every profession, and every life stands. Like the foundation of a sky-scraper, though it be only a fraction of the whole building, if it were taken away, the whole structure would crumble to the ground. This ploughman is one of the least appreciated members of society, but one of the most valuable. On the horizon I see the bold outline of a weather-beaten ploughman, his wrinkled face set with determination upon the job he is doing for himself and for his country. Whether he does his job with a team of horses or with a modern machine, he is, to me, the symbol of democracy, of Canadian freedom and security. He is a humble man at a humble task-tilling the rich, dark soil which is his livelihood and upon whom de- pends the health, well-being and very exist- ence of a nation. Lenore Carter, 12B BEST STORY lt Might Have Been The bank . . . banks - money - estates and more money! What on earth more could the heart ask for, M. Gerbier gestured awkwardly, trying to work up enthusiasm in himself to inspire his son. I own the big- gest financial centres, land by the kilometer and money: I could not possibly count my money, it's coming in so fast. All this is yours if you but show an inkling of the busi- ness man. Do you think I give to you my empire to have it fall through stupid manipu- lation? I have built something from noth- ing, by shrewdness, thriftiness, investing, saving! M. Gerbier threw his meaty frame into the cushions, wiping the moisture from his brow, exhausted with his extensive emo- tions. Why talk further, Anatole, you cannot and will not listen to logic and take advice. You sit there with your head in the strato- sphere as though my millions were as a pit- tance. Do you realize, questioned Gerbier, sitting up again with renewed zeal, What a person could do with this power? Any- thing the heart asked for can be fulfilled- THE ORACLE anything. Lowering his voice to a calmer tone, M. Gerbier looked at the figurines over the massive fireplace. Anatole, I have tried everything to make a man out of you. You have gone to the finest business schools, studied under the best teachers, and, unlike most of the young men, had complete assurance of fin- ancial aid. I have raved, ranted, reasoned and begged you to makesomething out of yourself and all has failed. In L'Ecole de Trois Eagles ei Paris, you disgraced me with your standing in the school. In l'Ecole du Commerce ta Merseilles, your irratic and fiery disposition had you expelled. Whatever city I think of, I have recollections of your behavior. Looking at Anatole with a hard glance, he spoke in a suppressed voice. I am going to give you a chance of a lifetime -a chance that is as a dream to young men. Your reservations and fees have been paid for in Cambridge University in England with all details taken care of. This is my last offer to you. If you fail, my will shall not be placed in your name. You shall be pen- niless as far as I am concerned. I won't own you. I will not be laughed at. You will be through. Think hard, son, riches or rags. Father, came Anatole's reply, I can- not express my sorrow deeply enough for my actions. As I sit here now and talk to you all I have to say to you is that I will try. I will try my utmost. Your ultima- tums and threats do not frighten me, it is the fact that you have had so much faith, given me so many opportunities that I will try. For your sake alone, I will try. The room, although the most pleasant and spacious of all in the university was a dungeon, a trap, in Anatole's eyes. The place became an antagonizing hell to him where he was perpetually tortured by bank- ing principles, economics, mathematics, his- tory-chains of endless volumes poured through like water in a broken dyke. His whole self seemed to revolt at every turn. But Anatole persevered with the promise to his father hanging over him as a crushing weight suspended by a mere thread. Nobody seemed to understand my de- sires, Anatole queried to himself. They Twenty-Seven carried books around and jabbered con- tinually about such silly things as politics. books, courses, situations. They never seem- ed to notice simple things, things of beauty -trees, fast running rivers, snow-capped mountains, rolling green fields-such mag- nificently wonderful things. Things that matter. All his life he had admired paintings of the masters and revelled in their simple beauty of nature and people. How many paintings had he himself disposed of in fear of his father's tempestuous moods. He re- membered how he thought his opportunities had come when he was sent away. He could amply fill his heart's delight only to find the head of the business school at Lyon had found his 236 works, and immediately destroyed them. How clearly he recollected the pleadings he had made to the principal not to reveal his inward ambitions. Only a substantial money bribe had saved him. But, he must not let such things trouble him now that he had a definite goal to reach. Banks-money-estates, Ugh! After his first few months had passed, he began battling with himself whether or not he could just spend a little time each evening on sketching, drawing, painting. Maybe! Maybe? Time found him with equipment and canvases. He continued his reluctant fight to follow his father's well-measured footsteps to power. Finally, the tense day had arrived for him as it had for the others. He watched degrees being placed on the shoulders of successful students only to learn of his own miserable failures. He rushed to his room and wept bitter tears. Iust The Tramp , he was generally cal- led along the Mediterranean. A tramp, who begged and worked as opportunity availed itself. People first wondered about him: then rumors started about his evil powers: finallv they hated him. Such a silent man with sunken eyes and wild stare iust aimlessly wandering-esurely something 'was not good about him. The owner of Le cafe Oreale a Toulon in particular had an apathy for the lean beggar. He did not believe in supersti- tion of any sort and had constantly desired to prove his theory. Twenty-Eight After the commotion had died down and the few people had dispersed, the owner of the Cafe Oreale began to recount to an in- quisitive customer how The Tramp had come in about an hour ago, unusually jubi- lant over procuring enough money to buy a decent meal, and had destructively and mali- ciously drawn with a crayon over his best linen table cloth. With a brutish laugh the cafe owner explained how The Tramp paid for his destructiveness . I almost killed that man , he gesticulated. Wizard or not, I just clenched my fist and . . . t i' I The bell rang softly in the large forty room mansion in the residential side of Lon- don, England. The stately butler ushered in Mr. Worthington to the drawing room of the houses owner, Mr. Hepworth. Chl so good to see you again, sir. I trust you are well. Thank you. Quite well, I assure you, considering my advanced years, sir, he replied quite jovially. Both laughed with the free air of old friends. These men were considered not only England's best art authorities, but had gained fame in an international manner. I suppose you wonder at my presence now and my long absence before. Quite explainable, indeed. A few months ago I was up at Cambridge University giving a lecture on art and doing a little judging. I ran across some pieces of canvas shoved in a crevice in the large room. Although very well hidden due to the awkwardness of its location, it was apparently jammed in with great haste. I cannot go into deep explana- tions at present as I have a few appointments to meet. He opened his well-worn brief case and withdrew battered canvases. I traced and retraced my steps in Eng- land and France to find remaining works and information. All I was able to find was that his father, who lived about 150 years ago, practically owned France. He had a son called Anatole Gerbier who studied in France and later Cambridge. It seems that almost all his works were destroyed in one way or another. He developed into a tramp somehow and did most of his scrounging along the southern coast of the Mediterran- THE ORACLE ean which is now the Riviera. He was just known as The Tramp . l think these scraps which were all l could obtain in my exten- sive search will tell you conclusively that he far surpassed all the known painters-even Rembrant. lt seems also that the fathers financial empire disappeared entirely two years after his own death. Worthington steeled his gaze on Mr. Hepworth, who was dead silent, and some- what whitened with the excitement and ex- pectation and said in a slow, quiet voice, I found it rather ironically odd, Mr. Hepworth, that this man, Anatole Gerbier, who must have had a fortune spent on him during his lifetime and more by me just recently-this man Anatole Gerbier who was the greatest of the great-was found dead in the gutter with a linen table cover in his hand outside Le Cafe Oreale. Robt. McLaughlin 12B Revenge Never was a night blacker. No stars, no moon. The air was damp, and a chill of fear passed through any pedestrian who dared out on this dread night. The only sound that broke the black silence was the far off wailing of a dog. The night was perfect. Six shadowy forms crept forward a few inches, and still no sound broke the appal- ling stillness. lf there had been any light, one would have noticed the murderous gleam of hatred in the eyes. and a wicked smile on the lips of these fiends. Their minds were twisted with one thought. Revenge. Revenge, Revenge!! The boys slowly drew nearer to a larqe house, ill-lighted, but large and very beauti- ful. A curt order was given, and one of the six quickly stepped out into the light given off by the house. No sounds followed. They were unnoticed. With every muscle taught, and not a word spoken, the six boys moved forward very slowly, almost painfully. The leader raised his hand and all gathered round him. Sharp vicious orders were uttered, and each boy moved to his task. Fifteen minutes passed, and the boys re- turned to a small group at the rear of the house. Each one reported mission accom- plished, and all stole away. Then a peal of THE ORACLE laughter followed, as they remembered what they had just done. Revenge had been sweet. Another un- suspecting victim had had his windows soap- ed, his steps removed, his trellis turned over, and flour scattered generously on his porch. You see, this night was known to one and all as Halloween. Bob White, l2B The State Versus Pierre Duvalle Hurrying people eagerly seize news- papers. Bold black type screams the news. john j. Malone has received the Democratic nomination for governor. ln this southern anti-Republican state, the election is just a formality, the Democratic candidate always being elected. The strangle-hold of the MacMurphee faction on the state party has at last been thrown off. For years, rich piratical men have sucked tremendous wealth from the state, returning nothing. For years unscrupu- lous politicians have partially relied on force and hoodlum hirelings to retain their power. These politicians have in turn protected Andre de Levin and his empire of crime from Federal investigation. The Bribe is king and Violence the ultimate answer to opposition. Now all this graft, corruption and bur- eaucracy is to be swept away by john j. Malone-john j. Malone, the poor boy from the bayous: john j. Malone, the steadfast, the unwavering: john j. Malone, the peoples choice. ln his impressive office, a newspaper spread out on his mahogany desk john j. Malone reads the headlines with immense satisfaction. His mind refuses to concen- trate on the futureg however his thoughts look back over the long road which lead from the back-woods to his present position of influ- ence and prominence. Not content to spend his life grubbing on his father's pitiful farm he had worked his way through high school, college and law school to become the best lawyer in his state. Then from the dazzling pinnacle of his success he had looked around and con- sidered his fellow-man. He had looked at the condition of the state through eyes first cynical, then pitiful, then angry, then with the crusading zeal of the reformer. Attract- Twenty-Nine ing followers from all over the state, slowly the purging fire of his crusade had reached high places. He had become district atorney for the capital city and had begun to catch glimpses of the connection between the men who sat in the State Assembly and the thugs who terrorized the state. Malone had found the lvfacMurphee faction could not be defeated until Andre de Levin and his various rackets were swept away. Andre de Levin, thief, murderer, gangster and blackmailer had to be removed before MacMurphee, his gang of corrupt politicians, and the rich exploiters of public property could be pulled down. At last Andre de Levin was about to be brought to trial, but although Malone, and indeed half the state knew he was guilty, Malone had been anxious. Andre de Levin had slipped out of so many courts, foiled so many Federal investigations, he was sure to be freed. Malone had wrestled with his conscience: then committed an act of des- peration. For the purpose of passing a bribe, a meeting had been arranged the night before the trial between Malone and the man who would be foreman of the jury. In a deserted section along the waterfront Malone had waited for the future juror. Coincidentally, while waiting, Malone had witnessed a mur- der. What Fate had decided that Malone would witness an act of violence when he could not come freely forward and tell what he had seen? Fortunately, Malone did not have to tell about the murder, explain his presence on the waterfront, run the risk of exposure and failure of his life's work. The murderer was apprehended and subsequently hanged for a previous crime! Iustice had been served and it would be fruitless for Malone to tell of what he had seen. De Levin had been convicted and Malone, after three years of struggle with Macfvfurphee and his rich allies, had gained the nomination, But now, after three years, the bribing of the juror still tortured Malone's conscience. Awal-:ing from his reverie with a start, Malone's attention is attracted by a much smaller column in the newspaper. A cer- Thi1'tY tain Pierre Duvalle has been arrested for a murder committed three years ago on the waterfront. Malone hurriedly reads the de- tails, the full significance of the arrest flood- ing into his mind. Malone knows that Pierre Duvalle did not commit the murder, that Duvalle is innocent, ,knows because he was there and watched the murder take place! To prove Duvalle's innocence Would, after three years, surely mean exposure. There would be questions, explanations to be made, and inevitably the world would learn that Iohn I. Malone, the incorruptible, the honest, the steadfast, had bribed a juror. But can he let an innocent man hang? That night the capitol city sleeps, secure in the knowledge that soon john I. Malone will be governor. But in Malone's home the future governor paces the floor, smokes end- less cigarettes, suffers agonizing mental anguish. Being human, he thinks of himself first. Exposure would mean disbarrment, five to ten years imprisonment and the gover- norship lost forever. But in truth, being the man he is, these considerations bother him little. His trained legal mind sweeps aside trivia and settles on the important issues at stake. He has to decide beween saving Duvalle's life or saving the state. After all, Duvalle is, bluntly, a hoodlum. Malone thinks deeply, weighing all factors-the state versus Pierre Duvalle. Pierre Duvalle, a product of the big city slums, whose life of poverty had not em- bittered him. Pierre Duvalle, who lived life, and whose zest for living has carried him into brawls, boasts, drinking bouts, and, oc- casionally, jail. I-low can they think he would kill a man in an alley? And the mo- tive-jealousy over a girl. Pierre Duvalle, if hating a rival, would pummel him in the open, and on the State Assembly grounds, if the spirit so moved him. Pierre Duvalle takes part in street fights, never alley-fights. Pierre Duvalle, the ragged street urchin, who was first arrested for stealing a policeman's hand- cuffs. Pierre Duvalle, a boaster, a rowdy brawler, but not a murderer. But the state is no abstraction to Malone. To him the state is individual. The state is the back counties, the fruits of rotting in the sun, because the farmers in their labor state roads will not suffice to bring their pro- THE ORACLE L ora J P-- ducts to market. The state is children, crowd- ed into dark, ill-ventilated schools, guarded by underpaid, surly incompetent teachers. The state is homeless, hopeless men, tramp- ing the vile country roads, sleeping in the city's alleys and doorways, vainly seeking employment. The state is gaunt, hungry men, impatiently standing in bread lines, im- patiently waiting in soup kitchens, receiving niggardly charities, not honourable work. The state is slums and poverty, graft and corruption. Dawn is breaking when Malone reaches his decision. He splashes cold water on his face and hands, smoothes his rumpled shirt, straightens his tie. Malone puts on his coat and steps out into the early morning air. The waking birds begin their early morning recital. A milkman rattles his bottles as he goes about his rounds. His mind made up, Iohn I. Malone walks firmly and resolutely down the street. Pierre Duvalle must not hang. Lloyd Riley, l3A Catastrophe A few seconds ago the city had been peaceful and serene. Now it was rocked by a horrible unknown force. Patsy who had been walking with some of her friends out- side the town, felt the ground quake under her. Turning around she saw something she would never forget. Buildings were tumbling down and sending up clouds of dust. She heard the screams of the injured and the roar of the earth as it opened up. Patsy and her friends stood like statues, and by the time they regained their senses the noise and quaking had stopped. They turned and ran back to their city and their homes. As they made their way through the debris they saw that rescue workers were already at work. Creeping through the streets they were unaware of a pair of sad, yet friendly eyes which Watched them. They were the eyes of a small boy named Billy who was help- ing his father weed. The weed he held in his hand had caused the incident. He had pulled the weed from the centre of Patsy's city, because, you see, Patsy was an ant. Margaret Hutcheson, 12C THE ORACLE BEST POEM My Wage I bargained with Life for a penny, And life would pay no more, However I begged at evening When I counted my scanty score. For life is a just employer, He gives you what you ask, But once you have set the wages, Why, you must bear the task. I worked for a menial's hire, Only to learn, dismayed, That any wage I had asked of Lite, Life would have paid. Shirley Kipp, l2D The Storm Far below a twinkling star, Thunder clouds are surging north: Lightning flashes breaking forth, Thunder booming, heard afar. Rain drops falling down to rest, On the trembling soil beneath: Waters pounding on the reef: Howling wind sends birds to nest. Tree tops threshing in the storm: Branches crashing to the ground. Storm moves ony the wind goes down, Crescent moon in sky will form. Evelyn Lawler, 12B Deceived He tells me that my hair doth shine Like diamonds from a far off mine. He says mine eyes doth hath a twinkle That puts a reflex to my dimple. He says I'm not too short or tall, But when I look upon the wall I find I'm not that girl at all. He says my cheeks doth hath a glow Of pastel colours from the snow. He says my lips of sweet desire Remind him of a crimson fire. He says I am his girl of all But when I look upon the wall, I find I'm not that girl at all. Ioan Kerr, l2D Thirty-One All the schools a stage, And all the lads and lassies merely players: They have their exits and their entrances, And one student in his time plays many parts, His acts being five ages. At first the niner, Shying and dodging in the rushing halls. And then the accustomed tener, with his confidence And smiling, untroubled face, finding his place Agreeably in school routine. Then a third former, Acquiring the wrinkled brow, and a keener mind Made to his mounting problems. And so he plays his part. The fourth age shifts Into the restless and busy twelver, With the game on mind and work on shelf, His earlier zest, now lost, a need pronounced For his bulged brain: and his hours, free before, Turn now to crowded moments, hurried And spoiled by heightened tension. Last scene of all, That ends this short but trying history, ls fifth form confinement and nocturnal toil Sans sleep, sans spirit, sans hope, sans anything. V H. MacDonald, 13A Warm What if the laughing creek is bound In ice, and the night is bitter black? The mole is snug beneath the ground, The mouse is warm in his haystack. What if the pond is turned to stone And the fields are crusted white and chill? Beneath the snow the seeds are sown Patient as time and living still. And what if winter stalks the house And whistles down the chimney place? We sit here snug as mole and mouse With Springtime smiling on our face. Homework Every night for hours on end Over books a poor slave bends. The teachers will He tries to fill, But all to no avail. Maths and Science must be prepared But his vision is impaired. He dreams of eyes And summer skies ln some secluded vale. Every night his lovely Wench Comes to help him with his French. They get out books But her good looks Make French a mere detail . And with the dawn he hears a bell. For this poor slave, it is a knell. To school he goes But well he knows He'll never get to Yale. Our hero now is in a rut. The strain will drive him off his nut. And so beware You must prepare Your homework without fail. Doug Gandy, 13 Twilight The golden sunset slowly dips And all the trees have rosy lips: Flowers watt their sweet perfume: Softly, gently comes the gloom. Furry nestlings sleepily cheep: Gurgling gaily goes the creek, Whispers back the babbling brook. Dusk descends to every nook. Softly now the night descends Down into the little glens, And birds' gay songs at last are still Except the calling whip-poor-will. Like a queen the moon sails high While breezes sing a lullaby. Twilight brings a healing balmy To nature now has come a calm. A Pat Tincknell, llD Eleanor Case, 12D Thirty-Two THE ORACLE , The Storm A morning in early summer, The air so hot and still, The sun peeps hazily from the clouds As it comes up over the hill. When the daylight turns to darkness We know a storm is nigh: The thunder gently riiurinurs: A cloud is in the sky. Soon the wind begins to blow. The clouds are moving fastg The trees begin to snap and bendg The storm is here at last. The rain comes down in torrents From the furious sky: Such a very little while ago Everything was dry as dry. The storm is vicious while it lasts, But soon it all is done, And from behind the breaking clouds Once more peeps out the sun. Lois Sharples, llD Winter One sees the fairyland of a winter's night, The snow floating from treetops to the path below, And forming patterns with the clear moon- light, And shadows of branches on the new fallen snow. There where the icicles hang from the eave, They drop their crystal pillars to the ground: Nowhere in this wide world l believe ls there a more beautiful portrait to be found. Mary loan Wendling, l2A The Lone loon The lone loon tossed his eerie call Across the silver lake, The wavelets leaped to catch it As the echoes, wide-awake, Wrapped it close: and tenderly The gentle evening breeze Took it up to scatter it Among the waiting trees. Willo George, l2A High School Graduates MAKE NURSING YOUR CAREER THE NURSING PROFESSION OFFERS YOU EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES Classes Admitted September APPLY TO-Miss Christina Mac:CuIIie, Director of Nurses Woodstock General Hospital THE ORACLE Thirty-Three X - , I' l I I. WQJ. 0 'll r :rl Good Luck! WOODSTOCK COLLEGIATE STUDENTS We have always enjoyed your Collegiate Oracle When you graduate from Collegiate Plan on one ot our Up-To-Date Business Courses l 'A' COURSES FOR COLLEGIATE GRADUATES Secretarial Business Administration COURSES EOR COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT GRADUATES Commercial Graduates GENERAL COURSES l Stenographic Office Training Commercial 'k REGISTER NOW' ENTER ANY MONDAY! 1 l WELLS ACADEMY l PHONE Nw l Blossum Tunlcs, Principal l s l Thi1'lY'F0'-U' THE ORACLE gs: 5951 ff? -Q' us.: n. Nx iii? 'il u . . ,. ' v ' Nt 5 . r- - ' 4 -' 1 ' .. Ln' 'a :Q - ' . -.-, : ' x' -1 45 -H- Qi- 1 r Q' ! ! -5 . , X P 'I x1.x e ,Lg S la 7 2 4 . E ' h ' ,Lug I .1 . V xl ' ,, .X . ' N ,,-1 'I' i Q ,- , ' ,, .4 ., ,. Ii V g :f:.'. ' 5495: 4. ':.'.lig'f..I... I - . 447. - ' h ,,., , An., K , , 4. I . 'A 1 ,,,,---,- .N 'lf ' ' J . .. F2 .nv ' .W J' A -1 I . FX ui -'C i1,,,,z. . xg 4. 4: 'V-1-556 'W ...I- f .adv - , , 'f- ? W, I an-' 'rr 'L x P- W ' I. ' ,- . Q, V 4, H Ie . 'QQSQ r I A ' .1 NY' Sf' ,f 'MQ-, 31441.-:':' .. .L .Yf l!0NS CLUB OF WOODSTOCK Glariarnur l i There are two meanings for this, both of which may apply to the Lions Club. The first one is: We have a good reputation . Lionism in Wood- stock stands for the decent way of life. The second meaning, We speak with pride , is also well earned by the Lions Club. Lions have led the way l in many endeavours, have given support to many worthy projects. To the student body of the Woodstock Collegiate Institute the Lions l Club would extend congratulations an the printing of another worthy Year Book, and would express a deep interest in the life of each student. The Lions Club will endeavour to make your Community a better place in which to carve out your career. May success and happiness be yours. Thirty-Six THE ORACLE STUDENT EXECUTIVE Back Row: Mr. Simmons, J. O'Bright, E. Clark, Mr. McKenzie, R. Runnalls, H. MacDonald, Mr. Runnalls, Mr. Mears. Seated: V. Wheatley, S. Brooks, J. Markle, J. McCrindIe, Miss McCorquodole, W. White, B. Goodsell, A. Douglas, J. Metherell, B. Ogden, D. Howe. Student Executive The organization meeting of the Student Executive was held October 30. The execu- tive is composed of the presidents and secre- taries of the various organizations of the school, with a new organization, the Camera Club, represented this year. The following officers were elected: President - - Wilma White Vice-President - Nancy Douglas Secretary - Bernice Goodsell Treasurer - - Mr. Bunnalls The student executive was in charge of dance after the Commencement, and. with the help ofthe Board of Education, were responsible for the New Years Dance. They also sponsored noon hour skating and are now busy making preparations for the At Home February 20. the New Year's Dance A huge, brightly lit Christmas tree sur- rounded by colourful streamers greeted each person who attended the New Year's Dance. THE ORACLE The merry couples were received by Mr. Blair, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Wallace, Chairman of the Board of Education, Wilma White and Howard MacDonald. Time passed quickly to the music of Frank Trahar and his orchestra, and soon, at midnight, balloons, hats and horns were dropped on the waiting dancers. After the strains of Auld Lang Syne, the memory-filled words of a Kinniny, and the bleating of horns had passed away, everyone agreed that this New Years Dance was a decided suc- cess. Qur thanks go out to the Board of Edu- cation and the student executive who made this dance possible. At Home Although the annual At Home was held on a Wednsday night, the dance was a great success, a large number of students and staff being present. The gym was decorated in a Mexican manner and the music was provided by Bob Yohn. ln the Thirty-Seven LITERARY SOClETY Standing: B White, G Thomson, Mr. G. Bailey, Mr. J, MacGregor, J. Lawrence. Seated: Miss H Dunlop, H. McGochte, W. White, N. Carter, B. Goodsell. fs t7f were Mr. arid Mrs. E. P. ,, .Y,. ,i i i and Mrs. I. H. Geoghegan, l 59M VIII d lack O'Bright. Norma rc f e'l Queen of the Ball and -..ALJ B-1:11 'ff fviidsell her lady-inewaiting. Atter 1t'::.1i ar:E':, refreshments were served 'ir ri,-Ar hall. Mrs. l. H. Gecghegan and P. Hfigins poured coffee. wif- :H- iii cf the committees for the V X r 1 Thirty-Eight Joanne Metherell V Bernice Goodsell - loan Mcfifrindle Mr. Bunnalls Literary Society l llU'fflll'j few.-f:11tivf.' was A l.1f'-rary SETI-':l'fI - - Vlllllltfl Wliittl lf' flifilll 'l'liff1!'i:-:fin lat llnfrina ffartcli Bob Wliito 3rd Vice Pres. - - Bernice Goodsell - Y Helen McGachie - Iohn Lawrence Secretary - Treasurer f Sound Crew Two meetings have been held this year and another is being planned. The come mittee hopes that all the meetings will be of humorous and literary value to the school. At the first meeting, November 20, Mademoiselle lolicoeur of Les Visites Entre provincales was introduced by Pat Llewellen. Miss lolicoeurs talk gave us all a better understanding oi this system of student ex- change. Petite Miss Edna Iacques, Canadian poetess, then captured the hearts oi the aude ience with her talk. l-ler glimpses into her life story were sprinkled with charming poetry and flashing wit. Miss lacques was introduced by Norma Carter and thanked by Bob White. THE ORACLE JUNIOR RED CROSS Bock Row: D. Sutherland, W. Gordhouse, D. Stickland, l. Dickinson, A. Nutt, L. Acres, D. Doy, S. Lefler, A. Kennedy, B. Nettleton, M, Schermerhorn, T. Chottington, R. Palmer. Front Row: E. Korn, L. J. Tennant, B. Powers, A, R. Retz, D. Howe, Mrs. Johnson, J. Conlin, J. Morkle, B. l-learns, M. Dawson, P. Argent, S. Howgego. The musical section of our program con- sisted of two of Peter Tillich's always-popular accordion solos, followed by two delightful numbers from South Pacific by the girls of the Glee Club. The second meeting, in February, began with two enthusiastically received piano solos by Mr. Scarrow. Mr. Scarrow then introduced two num- bers from our Variety Show Capers At Sea as a preview to the production. Grant Thomson's quiz show then kept the audience in stitches while three bewild- ered contestants were interviewed. The last number of the meeting was a gripping play, The Man ln The Bowler Hat , directed by Len Harrington. The Cast included: lohn Kapusta, Helen McGachie, Charlie Whitehead, Norma Carter, Tom Oleksiuk, Bob White, Tony Totten. The Junior Red Cross The Iunior Red Cross held its reorgani- zation meeting on October l6 with Helen McGachie in charge. The following execu- tive was elected for 1952. Honorary President - Mrs. Wallace President ---- Donna Howe THE ORACLE Vice-President lean Conlin Secretary - - - loyce Markle Treasurer Anna Ruth Retz Advisor ---- Mrs. lohnson In order to raise money to help the Pro- vincial Red Cross and our Local Branch of the Red Cross, the girls are busily engaged in looking after cloak-rooms at the Little Theatre plays, Community Concerts, and dances in the gymnasium. Rugby Dance Amid one of the worst storms of the year the rugby team sponsored their annual dance. The gym was decorated in a fine Christmas style complete with a huge tree in the centre. The music was provided by Bobby Yohn and his orchestra. Mr. Turner drew the winning ticket for the door prize, won by Bud Manning. He was presented with a huge candy cane. Although the weather wasn't favourable, there was a large turnout and everyone had an enjoyable time. Sadie Hawkins' Dance Sadie Hawkins' Dance arrived again- to the joy of the feminine half of the student body. Something new was added to the Thirty-Nine ft l r 1,'l A., if-. . Ltr V.. Y .R -AL . ,bil Xiu . Fig 93? D., .X E I ti. Q.. R , if 'X Q S, Q ' ix Q Q X 4 t li? X' ' x Xl b ig T333 ill is s Xt Q i 5 N tu Q Q X X t ti it s ' X 3 1 3 1. ' X .M 5 - - A . X r Qi, si' 4, X K er 3' y t X.. Q 'gl' if . 1. . GIRLS' CLUB Third Row: D Tomlinson, R. Armour, G. Redman, 5. Smith, L. Henoult, H. Douglas. Second Row: D. Readhead, M. Tune, J. Watson, M. Hyde, L. Tucker, E. Tathom, L. Potter, T e ' lfililrz . .'--.-V .. 4,4 .Y. T, Peters, W. Potter, A. Pletch. Front Row: M. J. Wendlnng, D. J. Schell, E. Lottrmer, M. Bowman, B. Ogden, K. Russell, P. Young, M. Longworth, Miss M, Bray. tnzs year in the form of a horror house, --yrs a big success. rrize for the best corsage, designed Vrfhite, went to Tony Totten. Ron gk girzvided his records for our dance The dance was well attended and 3 . Vft Forty A fr.. ..'.ir.'-'dfy eriioyed themselves. Girls' Club officers far the W.C.l. Crirls' Club nryrry President V Mrs. E. P. l-lodgins :dem . - Nancy Douglas 2-President - - s Kay Russell 'f .1Y'j-TIQ'I3l.lT'?Y - Barbara Ogden rzl 'C.lOI'r'lETt -I - Marlene Bowman f f3.'J'fi::ftr - - - Miss Bray r',' 'girl in the sfhool is considered a ':ii.-: f-fur, rind each form sends '.Qf'!tl'Jll'.'f' to l:Xf.'Tllll'1Q meetings. '..'i'ii, rrmfided the flowers for the lllerzriririt fjervicff and our president .r. Jfrfztirig the war rrierriorials. At Christmas, School Christmas cards were offered for sale and were sold very quickly. The Annual Cadet Dance in May is the final club activity of the year and is a fitting climax to the cadet Inspection. Memorial Service Once again, the impressive memorial day service for which the Collegiate is Well known, will go down in our memory. We were touched by the sadness when we heard the name of a relative or friend read with those others who had given their most treas' ured possession, life. We realized then, that these heroes had preserved our freedom and given us the happy moments that have again filled this school year. While the words of the immortal hymn Abide With Me still lingered in our thoughts the scripture was read by the Hon. D. M. Sutherland. Miss Nina Hughes then gave a beauti- ful rendition of Peace I Leave With You accompanied by Mr. Henry Clark. THE ORACLE Mr. Ross Tuck introduced our guest speaker, Dean C. B. Brown, of St. Pauls Cathedral, London. Dean Browns address is one that will remain long in the thoughts of the students. His message that our valiant dead cannot be honoured by the living, for we have re- ceived the honour, and that we can only show our appreciation, made a deep impres- sion on all. The profound notes of the memorial organ then filled the auditorium as Mr. Clark played Handel's Andante From Berenice . While the audience stood in silent re- spect the names of those who fell were read by Mrs. Wallace and Mr. D. M. Bishop. Led by the flagbearers, Bay Webster and Peter Ferguson, the group then filed to the hall where the memorial plaque was decorated by Nancy Douglas and Bernice Goodsell. The strains of Beveille played by Bugler Murray Shantz brought the service to a close. Commencement The early hours of Friday, November 30 ushered through the proud portals of W.C.l. the first guests for our annual commence- ment. Miss Kellerman and the orchestra opened the program with several selections, and the swelling throng heartily voiced O Canada . Reverend S. Kitchen gave the in- vocation. After the remarks of Chairman Mrs. M. Wallace, musical numbers from South Paci- fic were rendered by girls of the Senior Choir. The numbers were Some Enchanted Even- ing , Younger Than Springtime , and Bali Hai . Speakers on the platform presenting the prizes were Mr. I. B. Earlow, Board of Edu- cation: Mr. L. Curry, Chairman of the Sub- urban Board: Beverend Sterling Kitchen, Mrs. C. Otton, Board of Education: Mr. E. I. Pow, Board of Educationg and Mr. W. I. Salter, B.A., principal of St. Catharines Col- legiate until his retirement. The program was broken at two occa- sions for musical numbers. Vtfilfred Man- ning, accompanied by Mrs. Thornton, played a saxophone solo, Czardas . Miss Mar- jorie Brown, accompanied by Mr. G. Am- burst, sang My Heart At Thy Sweet Voice , and A Heart That's Eree'. All were re- ceived by a highly enthusiastic audience. Mr. A. B. Lawrason presented the Rotary Scholarships. To Allen Boswell went S300 and to Glen Pauli 5300. THE ORACLE Friendly pause that refreshes 'T ,ZA JY 'if COCA-COLA LTD Compliments of H. A. Berlette G' Sons CHRYSLER - PLYMOUTH - FARGO AUTOMOBILES ond TRUCKS Estoblsihed over 36 years ot 528 Dundas St, Our Service ls Your Security Forty-One N . .Q Q . -A 1 4 its e P if v 5 V I I A 1 9 ,- - vu 1 4 L K 1' iff Y -.. l 5 t I.S.C.F. S Brooks, J. Carnegie, Mr. R ' CCE .....c.iirships were presented to ..: Sir1:f:.er flare Brown, and lrvilrna . Lit-. l. Sutherland presented these. e ',' '.-.tis presented with the gin'-Q :riders fhiipter Scholarship by Eet ,' pfitifield. Tse s:i.ccl scholarship, donated A ' Te' 1 T efvre and Horne and School d by li-flrs. l. A. Munro to Evelyn T. Eeiiiler, Principal ot the Kitch- Ciillf.-gifirte, presented the Pro- ' Efiniild Eraser, who rs's in luis Lliwper School eg-1i'.'ed fl S300 scholarship 1 ,' at lf!-esferri Cntario, a Izrrghtp lor 15l00 and a Uni- rl Sinolfirsltip, value 554005 .. iz o'.l'5E'i.Ell',l of Vtfestern .-:rig fir 3210. Also winners SiI. l'.ITfflllf7'T '.'Jt'lQ George . V::.' '. flii't- and llcrrna Fcrty-Two ft.'1r:.iVil lff.iri.'1ttfrrt flifipter V r l 1 i l00 F. . ,, r z .7 ini, 'xt-r , Froud, B. Bragg, M. Phillips Clare Brown 9550, and Wilma Scott 5550. The Normal School Scholarships Won by Marion Bass, Evelyn Bond, and Margaret Zinn, were for 55250. Mr. E. P. Hodgins presented the Honour Pins to Ernest Clark, Lois Cocker, Don Coles, Peter Ferguson, Donald Fraser, Aveleigh Hepworth, Ronald Hulse, Marilyn Leslie, Devona Paquette, lohn Poole, George Todd, and Elizabeth Woods. The Valedictory address, by loanne Passmore, was an inspiration to teachers, parents, and students alike. A very enjoy- able play, named Wild Hobby Horses , brought to a close a very successful evening. A delicious lunch was served in the up- per corridor, and dancing commenced in the gymnasium. I. S. C. F. The lnter-School Christian Fellowship group meets each Wednesday noon at 12.30 for Bible study, films, or special events. An annual Squash is held in the Gymn at the beginning of the school year to acquaint Grade nine students with each other and to THE ORACLE MEN BEHIND THE SCENES Standing: Mr. C. Kitching, V. Szyjka, Mr. l-l. Branch, H. Wilhelm, T. Savage, G. Wesbrook, B. White, A. Leslie, B. Carson, J. Lawrence, T, Foster, B. Pierce, Mr. L. Cordick, Mr. E. Ferguson. Seated: H. Ransom, G, Russell, R. Webster, P. Ferguson, L. Berg, D. Thornton, l-l. Berlette, O. Culbert. enjoy a brief devotional period at the close of the party. Mr. Arnold Ciillot is the spons sor of this group and plans the meetings and instructs in Bible study. The executive for 1951-1952 is as follows: President - - Betty Lou Vanlivery Vice'President - Margaret Phillips Secretary - - Shirley Brooks Treasurer '--- Bernice Bragg Pianist - - loyce Carnegie Mr. Proud is the staff adviser. The Men Behind the Scenes The boys of the Sound and Stage Crew, and the Ushers, put in many hours of faithe ful service in the auditorium throughout the year. Many events, such as the weekly asf sembly, Capers at Sea, and the Literary meetings, would be impossible were it not for the work of these boys. The sound crew are under the supervi' sion of Mr. Kitching. They are responsible for the playing of the National Anthem each morning, the operation of the movie projector and the still projector, the lighting, and the Public Address system. The whole school is indebted to these students who take pride and pleasure in Ferguson Ccaptainl. Alternates: lim McCauley Bay Webster. Stage Crew: Mr. Branch supervises this group: l-loward Wilhelm, Tom Savage, Bob Pierce Fred Foster, Victor Szyika, David Donne. l 7 MAJOR LETTERS in MEN'S WEAR t H onest values l Excellent quality A Right fit Striking styles l Experienced help A Eager service doing their respective jobs. - - tistied Sound Crew so Steve Balazs, Olin Culbert, Wm. White, L CUSTOITIGVS Glenn Wesbroolc, lohn Lawrence lcaptainl. l The Best Dressed Men Shop At Ushers , Henry Berlette, Lloyd Berg, Howard Banf 1 HERSEE S som, Glen Bussell, Donald Thornton, Peter 1 THE ORACLE Forty-Three ., , ,. l . 4 -1 ' lI!QllllQH QlLfQDL Dracle 15523 qw MUSIC CLUB EXECUTIVE Standing: D Allen, N Bell, R Rani MCCrmdIc, P. Danby, Seated: P Yiiimg, Mass E Kellerman, Y. Potter. ,wk Forty-Four The Music Club '- fizry 'i lifive sat baeli and 1 :rivers all the Glee lfltib at ' fig erettas, Cr Literary rneet- ::.'rr ,' h in and ont of as rnfrriy ei tis realize that it is ,ft , . ,-. Q Q-,, l.lf.-t r . ti. .ale these thinas 'ff'-A' 'f IllIflI1 j haw rnneh e :rival the S','93Tt 'i? .:.i: ymrr iiort to put these thf- Glee ffhib A , 1 ' 'ffr Mft arf- rin tinft or the rm- fri Gillrert find Stilh i , 'li.l!l.D. l'irtfrifr ff, 'H Qtfzrfl 'i!I'7ll'1 fri th . Hb ii intflffr tht' Cai I lflij. ','ll ltt.'ITi will lf :' ',f' rt rift: fri rtir f-lifwrt 'Z :'i.'.f:, fl th1'f'lt1l'i, ,H r lfillffffzxi Glee Club President - - Robert Roi Secretary - - Patricia Danby Pianist - A Pat Yonnq Orchestra President - - - Ernie Clark Secretary - - Nuala Bell Qraanist Yvonne Potter Pianist - f - David Allen Capers At Sea This year the students oi the Colleqiate popped back with another fantasy called fQ'apers at Sea . This tirne, H.M,S. Pinalore was used as a background into which to weave the story of sonq, dance, and drarna. Miss Dunlop did a wonderful job on the drama script and direction of the pros ',li,1f'llf,iYl. Miss leesan liaranaht her imaaina- tion to bear on sprifihtly dance routines that THE ORACLE - .' ...e. - ORCHESTRA Back Row: D. Allen, M. Love, F. Manning, L. Reid, M. Lynch, K. Gregory. Second Row: K. Wesbrook, J. Johnson, D. Gandy, R. Wilker, T. Oleksuik, M. Shantz, P. Fraser, D. Stickland, G. Tilford. Front Row: C. Whitehead, E. Polanica, J. Markle, Y. Potter, Miss E. Kellerman, N. Bell, G. Hanke, E. Carnegie, E. Clark. gave the show a delightful charm and light- hearledness. Miss Kellerman discovered new musical talent and background that de- lighted the ears of all, and gave the show harmony from beginning to end. As stage manager, Mr. Scarrow brought the show to a perfect unit and kept everyone happy. The story had two settings, one on H.M.S. Pinafore and one on a lonely desert island. The Principals in order of appearance, were: lim Lattord-Midshiprnan Rose Marie Chute-Little Buttercup Bob White-Dick Dead-eye Robert Roi-Ralph Rackstraw Ernest Clark-Captain Carceran loyce Carsonelosephine Tom Oleksiuk-Sir loseph Porter Elizabeth Karn-Hebe The dancers and the chorusers were too numerous to mention here, but each one per- THE ORACLE formed his or her part excellently to make the Capers a success. Special acknowledgments go to. The Scenery and Property, Directors, Lighting and Sound Effects directors, Wardrobe Super- Visors, Make-up Directors, Business Manag- ers and Ushers, and all their numerous helpers. 1- if it lack O'Bright: Can a prson be punished for something he didn't do? Teacer: Certainly not! Why? lack: I haven't my homework done! t ir t Dot Robinson: Did anyone ever tell you how wonderful you are? Reg Thomson: l don't believe they ever did. Dot: Then where did you ever get the idea? Forty-Five CAMERA CLUB Standing: Mr C Kitching, B, Feonrs, M Borber, Mr. S, Blovr, H. Sage, S. Smith, E. Jensen, D Sflcl-ilond, Mr. J, Meors Seated: R Rlmnolls, V Wl1eotlew,C Compbcll. General Summary of the Camera Club What Have We Here Minutes 9 9 9 fp, Y: :zen-J Club ling been foriiiocl , ' lg 1115 th? 11,311-,F Q1 Xllggd. Cn the followiiiq poqe are baby pictures iri:'if'1'P:f lfoziierfi lfluliw, Al' ol some ol the teachers. Cori you 'guess who ii ii',' fx li ui: of iiif,fi'iey, riicmy HEY Cure? iff-ri ,zlle-:iiplefd mid Coiiiplol- ',.5,g, 7149 Slmlrigifhllq HGV Pictures of the followiriq loocliers ore A I Frzfi ly, lfmiivnry l9- rw perm shown: ,,:z. Lf. me ilfixsflziieiil of the olll Y- V , y ' - F M. io, cl k p1:'1.'1'i' li our oollflgicmlwq mid MED Curley Mr Bm If i lQ'l1T E lfr flu? Qrfwlf Miss ClCII'I1'?I'C.iI'1 I' mmm f ,,,mT.1 Willy, I-,fmilf--1 Mics Bm Mr Mc1CGreqor ', fzr fl Or'5i1i'ii:'f'1lioii, oy Mr Sccxrrow ,3A. .,,1l3..yl ,Wi 5,14 fm Mrs. lolirisoii Mr Berry tiT1.51'g-If A' l -,'1-li Zgifgrilllf IVM53 Klylfjg Mr KHCIUNQ fur' l'l'lQ' l fl, 'IH 'l'f'1'f 'rl , ' l Miss Ilflffl,lUIf'lL1fJLl'Il0 Mr Hl1I'lIlf,1llS -,fl fly- f, l ,U v., Miss MfIAYll1l,1I Mr Mclferizie r 1 r 1 im , . ful fi ll'Jll'Aa'. MiL?i1BfIll3 Mr. Bailey THE ORACLE Pony-Six 1- -, iii Q I -1 13' 1 . ' A V ' I A 2' Q.. ws an ' . 'f 5' -6 ..- ..- NJ? ,av 4- 49 l 'Z'- T5 QQIG- -- 4,.- W 4,9 'if K 4 QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Give Thor Zesi' For Life I ao Y qyi D4, 1? 'L B 1, 'P I 05160 MAPLE DAIRY COMPANY Limited PHONE 1071 1895 1952 Poole S Co. GRDCERIES --- CHINAWARE --- FRESH MEAT FRUITS AND --- VEGETABLES i I T Forty-Eight THE ORACLE 12 i D1 WINNERS OF SENIOR PUBLIC SPEAKING J. Kopusta, M, West, J. Mlirroy, D. Allen. WINNERS OF JUNIOR PUBLIC SPEAKING P. Bryce, M. Smith, E. Carr-Harris, L. Robertson, THE ORACLE Senior Girls' Public Speaking Once aqain this year, the senior -iilrls rnade a fine showing in the oratorical con' tests. Mary West of llC was winner ol the iirst prize oi 35.00 donated by the late l-. R. Lloyd, manager of the lniperial Bank. She spoke on Wouldn't Grandma Be Surprised . Second prize ot 33.00, donated by Miss M. lseeson, was won by loyce Murray, wh .i topic was My Visit To National lflnh Weel: . Wliile the iudaes retired to make their decision, a musical interlude was provided by Peter Tillick of l2A and his accordion. Senior Boys' Public Speaking Nloseph Stalin and Company was the topic which brouqht lohn Kapusta first prize in the senior boys' contest, donated by Hon. D. M. Sutherland. Second prize, donated by Sawtell Bros., was awarded to David Allen ot llA. l-lis topic was Why l Am Proud To Be A Canadian . Followinq the speakers were saxophone solos provided by Wilfred Mannina, lr., ens joyed by all, while awaitina the iudaes' re- port. .lunior Girls' Public Speaking The enthusiasm for oratorical contests is not limited to the upper school, as was shown by the fine junior airls' contest this year. The lohn 'Whites donation ot 535.00 tor first prize went to Marqaret Srnith oi QH whose topic was Princess Elizabeth . Elizabeth Carrflzlarris was awarded second prize ot 33.00 donated by Sawtell Bros. tor her speech on Hindu Gods . Peter Tillick provided accordion solos while the iudaes were making their decision. .lunior Boys' Public Speaking There were six contestants in the iunicr boys' contest, showing that interest is rust as high for boys as qirls in oratorical conf tests. Peter Bryce, speaking on l'lurricanes' , was awarded first prize, donated by l-lon. D. M. Sutherland. Second prize ot 53.00. ao- nated by Mr. L. Turner, was won by Lloyd Robertson, who spoke on Communism. Forty-Nine Are You Going To The Y. Rotary Camp? - ugbgst ' F -- .-Q ,xx ,X: 5 XX M .t ,KT as S' . X v . t. ., , N, N' , .4-INA SEQ, I X , To ,K . . .E .xx R Q. Q P N N ,. 3 ' ' :Ex p 1 I I I: - - I7 I mv 'N me- iX' NE ,C c- ,N N X tr I'5'Q?'Y3'S'i ': 5 N. 1: . ', - 1- 5 E . - ' -. Aft -rg . 5. iw- 452 I 55:5: :- ' X , I ' ' ' ' : IIE , -ff. 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Paste, L. Berg, O. Tucker, Athletic Society President - A Howard MacDonald Vice-President - lack C'Briqht Secretary - - - Mr. Berry Staff ------- Mr. Turner The members ot the Athletic Society are picked early in the fall. They direct the Athletic activities in the school. Track Team The W.C.l. Track Team under the leaderf ship of Mr. Scarrow quickly wound into shape. The team was composed at Doug Bina- ham, lohn Poole, Ray Webster, Georqe Todd, and Ron Hulse. Attending the track meet at Guelph the team did quite well aaininq three seconds and a third. At the track team meet in London aqainst very touqh opposition only Ron Hulse came near the top qaininq a second in the mile THE ORACLE Field Day Cn September 25 the annual field day was held at Victoria Park. The day started with the parade from the school to the park. ludqinq lor best costumes and yells was held. The costume winners were QB while the prize for the best yell went to 1213. The Athletic Events followed this: The champions were: Seniorflsloyd Thompson: Intermediate-lohn Poole, Wayne Milburn Ctiedl: lunior-Bob Pow. The events with the winners in the Senior Division are as follows: Shot Putflsloycl Thompson Hiqh lumpflsloyd Thompson Broad lumpflsloyd Thompson IOU yard Dash-Ron Totten Soft Ball Throwfelsloyd Thompson Foot Ball Throw-Peter Poole Fifty-One SENIOR W.O.S.S.A. RUGBY TEAM E Plersch D Btngemon, B Collins, O. Tucker, R Thomson, G, Thomson, J. O'Brlght, B. Pow, B White, R Webster, C Whitehead, L. Thompson, B. Burtch, H. Ransom, B. Lefler. W.C.I. Red Devils---1951 ' :i..i .'L11Q1 is Cl short synopsis of each v-.t 193 Bed Devils W.Q.S.S.A. 'rjztfii Quarterback fin his ' . :ri 'he fruarterback spot, lim ' 'ch it guiding the team to the ?e1gr'.isi:'.: Full Back the teams -fr Peies booming kicks kept the cr. guard Pete proved vid runner. refer: Bight Half the super - Fil Bed Devils, Spider est buclter and high scorer. 1 T ri: Left Hirif Grants hard Fifty-Two gfliirig node him one of the ',',1f2 l 'jfIlll'?fS. 'f:.S :fiii Flying 'iNir'ig Lfrnliy ' 1 Qilfif receiver and turn- 1' efforts. bra ui tufgt, hard chargr fur-1 tfrclflftr and fl ,i , , , . , lfifldifl f ,-f'f1ptrrir'i ol Hur, gui' 'V'!f'T'fll'llTl'I into Q' fr roril twin to .atop Bon Totten: Left inside- - Tony was the kingfpin of the Red Devil line. Playing a rugged heads up game all the way. Howard MacDonald: Centrefa sure ace curate snap and a good defensive man, Moose turned in many good efforts. Al Leslie: Bight lnside:-ein his first year of playing inside Al turned in a tidy effort. Al was a good, hard tackler. Lloyd Thompson: Bight Middle a big fellow, Softy turned in many standout ef- forts. Lloyd was a demon on defence and a steady man on offence. Bob Birtch: Right End in his first year at the end position, Bob proved to be a good taclzler and a fine pass receiver. Bob Pow: Quarterback playing his first season of Senior Rugby, Bob turned in a good effort. Bill White: Full Back V-big Bill in his first full season of Senior Rugby proved to be a top notch kicker. lack O'Bright: Left Half lack was a good runner and a hard man to stop. He proved to be a very valuable back. Howie Brmsorn: Bight Half -co-captain of this years team, Howie was hampered by injuries part of the season and did not hit his best form till near the seasons end. THE ORACLE SENIOR W.O.S.S.A. RUGBY TEAM P. Ferguson, T. Oleksiuk, J. Poole, A. Leslie, J. Lawrence, B. White, J Cornwoth, R. Totten, W. Milburn, J. Carter, P. Poole, G. Powell, Mr L. Turner, Mr. E. P, l-lodglns. Bob White: Flying VVingf-coming up from last years luniors, Bob was a hard man to stop. Olen Tucker: Left End Gly proved to be a good end in his first year of Senior football. Beg Thomson: A very hard working, staunch performer, Beg played many posie tions on the line. lack Carter: Bight lnsidef a product of last year's luniors, The lnnerkip Kid was always in there fighting. Tom Qleksiuk: Center-our touch down lineman , 'Turku showed a hard driving game. Ed Palmer: Bight Middle a first year man, Ed showed he had what it takes. lohn Lawrence: Bight End' although he did not see too much action, lohn always tried hard. Wayne Milburn: A speedy little back fielder, 'Wayne ran for some good gains. Coach Turner: ln his first year of coach- ing the Bed Devils, did a good iob of fashion- ing the Bed Devils into a team that should have gone to the Purple Bowl. Trainers, Waterboys: Pete Poole, l-lerb Powell, Doug Bingeman and Bill Pletsch did a fine job of keeping the teams equipment in top shape. THE ORACLE Woodstock at London Sir Adam Beck Beturning to London for their annual preseason game with Sir Adam Beck, the Bed Devils went down to defeat by a score of l-4-8. The boys played an excellent game despite the fact that they were short several of their best players and they were just get' ting used to the plays. The game was played in a downpour which did not help the power- ful Bed Devil ground attack. Through the entire game, the boys pounded away at the Beck outfit but they were unable to get any breaks. Wheriever they got in a favourable position a penalty put them back in their own end. The boys learned a lesson in this game and it was applied wholeheartedly in the next game. Woodstock vs. Kitchener-Waterloo Iuveniles The boys from the twin cities were con' sidered one of the best luvenile teams in this district and it was predicted that the Bed Devils would have their hands full, From the first second of play to the last the Bed Devils showed their superiority and proceed' ed to trample the visitors 37-3. The back' field functioned well behind a line that gave all the predictions of being a powerhouse. The stalwarts on the front wall fairly man- handled the opposition and as a result the ball-toters on the other side had little chance of going anywhere. F ifty-Three Studio at 364 Dundos St. fiiaofvsif ---PHOTOGRAPHER Buy Horvey 84 Douglas Blue Cool NOT JUST ORDINARY ANTHRACITE THE COLOUR GUARANTEES THE QUALITY FUEL OIL I Harvey and Douglas Fuel und Supply limited 570 Ingersoll Avenue Phone 5 Woodstock in Stratford October 10 Travelling to Stratford for their first scheduled game the Red Devils gave a very definite indication of the play to come when lanky Ray Spider Webster Cut through the centre and ran 65 yards for the first major on the second play of the game. By half time the boys boosted the score to 22-0 on touchdowns by Flay Webster, Tom Oleksiuk and lack O'Bright: a convert by Bob Collins and a single by Pete Ferguson. The third quarter netted the fifth and final touch down by Grant Thomson. The boys coasted through the last quarter and finished the game with a 27-O score. First Quarter W oodstock-T. D. CR. Websterl 'Woodstock-Single-P. Ferguson Woodstock-T. D. CR. Websterl 'Woodstock-Convert CB. Collinsl Second Quarter VVoodstockwT. D. CT. Oleksiukl Vtloodstock-T. D. CI. O'Brightl Third Quarter VVoodstock-T. D. CG. Thomsonl Fourth Quarter No score Final Score: Woodstock 27 Stratford U Simcoe In Woodstock October 17 23-8 This was the tough game of the sched- ule as far as the Red Devils were concerned, but the boys took the lead in the group when they defeated the powerful Simcoe team 23-8. The boys had a hard time getting started, but when they did they gathered in their 23 points on touchdowns by Pete Ferguson, lim Carnwath, Charles Whitehead, and Grant Thomson. The extra three points were gained on a single by Ferguson and two converts by Bob Collins. First Quarter Simcoef-single CAdamsl Second Quarter Simcoe single CAdamsl Woodstockf-T.D. CP. Fergusonl lftloodstocl-cf single CP. Fergusonl Third Quarter Vlfoodstock -T.D. CI. Carnwathl Vtlocdstock convert CB. Collinsl Fifty-Four Fourth Quarter Simcoe-T. D. CTyrelll Simcoe-convert C1-Xdamsl Woodstock-T. D. CC. Whiteheadl Woodstock-convert CB. Collinsl Woodstock-T. D. CThomsonl Final Score: Woodstock 23 Simcoe 8 Stratford in Woodstock October 24 19-1 Returning to Woodstock in search of revenge the Stratford team was soon given a lesson in ground and air attack. Led by the teriffic running of Spider Ray Webster the locals began piling up the points. The Woodstock line piled the opposition up like cord wood and hard running, plunging backs like Grant Thomson and lack O'Bright made use of this superiority by cutting through the centre, and short around the ends for devas- tating gains in yardage. The accurate passing of our diminutive quarterback lim Carnwath kept the opposing defence back on their heels. The entire team functioned as a well drilled unit and the players from Stratford were consistently being ground into the earth. The boys wound up the game with a con- vincing l9-l win. The following week Stratford defeated Simcoe in Stratford and Woodstock was put into the W.O.S.S.A. quarter finals against Guelph. Red Devils Defeated by Guelph 23-8 A powerful Guelph squad striking through the air with daring quickness elimin- ated the Red Devils from the W.O.S.S.A. Playoffs. Despite the defeat the Red Devils went down fighting against a very powerful team. Led by a hard charging, fighting line and the great running of Flay Webster the Red Devils jumped into an 8-6 lead at half time. The Guelph squad undaunted by the Red Devils success, came rolling back in the second half. Led by Teddy Tedesco who scored 3 touch downs and the great all around play of Bill Toneguosso the Guelph team rolled up 17 points to spell doom for the hard fighting Red Devils. THE ORACLE , X W . rt.-fl, 4 W.O.S.S.A, BADMINTON Back Row: B Letler, H Ransom, P Ferguson, J, Cornwoth, Front Row: A Douglas, D J Sche1I,A Hepworth For the Bed Devils, Boy Vtfebster turned in ii grecrt effort clcrwing his wcry through the Guelph tecini for niony good gains, Howcrrd Bdnsorn ond Gront Thornson were also stcrndouts in the loccil bock field. Along the line Lloyd Thornpson, Tony Totten, Al Leslie ond Bob Lefler worked like troions ond turned in cr terrific effort. First Quarter tl? Woodstock single tljergusonl Q23 Guelph, touchdown lTedescol Ldl Guelph, single tloneguossol Second Quarter H45 Woodstock, touchdown lWebsterl 457 Woodstock, convert tffollinsl ffl Vfocdstock, single lFergusonl Third Quarter l7t Guelph, touchdown lTedescol, ,Bl Guelph single tTonegu-ossol Fourth Quarter LBJ Guelph, touchdown Cledescol THE ORACLE Guelph, convert tledescol Guelph, touchdown lWcrllerl Badminton Woodstock really cdrne to the fore in this sport by winning four of the five events. Pete Ferguson won the boys' singles title by eosily defecrting Boyne Perrin of Kitchener- Woterloo l5-2, 15-3. Bob Lefler ond Howie Bonsorn defecrted C. Brothers ond l. Morin of Stratford in the finols 15-6, 15-2. In the mixed doubles Ann Douglos cmd lim Cornwoth hod o thrilling mcitch with I. Slurnkosky ond E. Koenig of Kitchener but defeoted thern 18-13 ond l5All. Woodstock will probably be well repre- sented in London orgoin next yeor ors most of the players will still be in the school. Fifty-Five JUNIOR W.O.S.S.A. RUGBY TEAM C Whitehead, J. Willis, R. Marple, B. Murray, B. Johnson, F. McGregor, W. Palmer, G. Brown, B. Sanders, P Hughes, W. Gardhouse, W. Richardson, D. Downing, M, Thompson, L. Robertson, T. Moulton. Junior Red Devils of 1951 .1'g1','rie Palmer Quarterback twinkle- Qes. Although it was his first year at ugh. l. .'avrie turned out to be a very cap- xbleltratficd director on the field. His run- iing and passing were also superb. Phil Pcale -- Bight Haltback f A Flip . Prnfs kgird drives through the centre of the 'ze ind his smashing tackles proved him 1 be a valuable asset to the team. Tin. lv'loult:r'i Fullback Long Tom . :'.:TE.er rie'.-Jciriier to the game, Tom played .' ,',- rfzrd, his kicking was indispensable as ell Q15 1.1: running. Brvgie lfricxcl: Lett Haltback 'Snach . is ceccrzd year of iunior Bruce's wide 'ind dri'.'i:'ig tackles from his second- rriade him an asset to our team, ,,. ' are-'iol tc the opposition led lfiylor Flying Vlfiiig Ted . Ted :jx-fa i.: Y.'lf'dlQ1lIii'9f1lPlYlllQlVl11I'1Q,l'1Q scor- 'e 'eizrifx first touclidown ol the year. .Yffl l.flC'Hre'5or Bight land Freddie . 1e'1'i.',' :':.',eEtrLrt'3 'fickles and pass re- f' 'mere ir.fiLsg,erisablff to the team. Pug:-'-ll liight lfliddle Eric . ln .ra yeiir, liric played a stalwart game r,refzkiri'3 up many dangerous , He also xt,-lled oil in the back-field I ff 'f'f:5'f good kifiking. Fifty-Six Murray Thompson f Bight Inside - Touchdown . After long hours of strenuous work Pete and Herb finally produced the iirst rugby player by the name of Thompson to come out of the W.C.l. Murray was the only lineman to score a touchdown this year, he broke up many plays and did some nice blocking. Watch him go in senior rugby next year. Bob MurrayefSnape Hardrock . Bob was always in there playing his heart out. Despite his size he upheld the centre ot the line and provided good protection for our back-fielders. Don Downing ef Lett Inside -- Don . When there was a man to be taken out, Don was the man to do it. A first year lad he has plenty of playing time leit. Don Colefleft Middle -s Don . Built like a brick wall, Don proved himself to be a driving lineman many times. Watcli his smoke next year. Gordon Brown A Left End - - lunior . lunior alternated between end and quarter- back. He caught many beautiful passes, as well as throwing them. Another of our small ends, he proved that there is a place for a small boy on a rugby team. Peter Bryce Fullbackn- Pete . Pete showed great promise in his kicking and passing, but, he had to quit part way through the season. THE ORACLE at M 'fl 'WED JUNIOR W.0.S.S.A. RUGBY TEAM E. Russell, P. Poole, T. Taylor, B. LoMorsh, D. Cole, B. Wood, J. Johnstone, V. Potter, D. Stevenson, B. Knock, T. Wolfe, B. Berlette, P. Poole, G. Powell, Mr. L. Turner, Mr. E. P. Hodgins. Wayne Bichardsonfffalfbacke''Bich . His spectacular downfield running made him a threat every time he was on the field. Wayne Gardhouse-ef-falfbacke''Buster'' Wayne was always in there driving, and his dream came true in Stratford, when he plunged from the Stratford 35 for a TD. only to have it called back for an offside. See you next year Buster. Boly Marple flying Wing- Boly . One of the smallest boys on the team, Boly man- aged to chalk up several touchdowns on his famous reverse, and could he runl Bob Wood-End- Woody . Bob made the switch from the half-line to end after the season began. He was no slouch when tackling, and we hope to see him again next year. Bill lohnsonfEndf Bill . Bill shows much promise, and now that he has a year's experience behind him we should see more of him. Tim Wolfe-End- Timber . Tim didn't see much action this year, but, he will be back next year with more experience, and watch him go. Bill Sanders-Ende Bill . Bill will be back next year, and judging from the sample we got of him this year, he will prove a valuable asset. lack lohnstonenlvfiddleWulack''. An ex- perienced import from London South, lack THE ORACLE shows much promise, and has already prov- en himself capable. Bob LaMarsh-Middle-- Goor1''. Bob played some fine rugby this fall, and he really laid the opposition low. Watch him go when they turn him loose next year. Bob BerlettefMiddlef- Shorty . Bob was always in there trying, and he should improve with age. See you next year, Bob. David StevensonfMiddlef Dave''. He didn't see action this fall but he was always on hand to help, a little weight and age will make a big difference. Verne Potter-lnside4 Verne . Was al- ways trying when he was in there, and with the experience he received this year, he should do all right next year. Peter Hughes-lnside- Pete , ln his first year at rugby, Pete shows rnuch pro- mise. We can count on him to be a star next year. Lloyd BobertsoneSnap- Tiny . Al- though he was one of the smaller fellows on the team, Lloyd proved he could take care of himself. He lost two teeth in a prac- tice session before the season started, but that didn'i slow him down, he broke up many plays from his centre secondary position. Bob Pow-fQuarterback- Bob . Played one game of junior, and then left to play our big brothers, the seniors, where he was a competent quarterback. Fifty-Seven Gary Lucas-Trainer- Luke . Never misses a practice. He provided many dress- with his silly antics. We ing room laughs would like to see Luke settle down and play some rugby, because we couldn't possibly get along without him. lim Willis-Manager- lim , Played an important part in the success of the team, filling in one of the positions that is a neces- sity on any team. Charles Whitehead - Water boy - Charlie . Again Charlie came through with a 'splashing success' as first string water boy. Herb and Pete - Coaches - Produced some rugby players. Too bad you can't win 'em all. Woodstock 18-Stratford 5 Chalking up two converted majors in the first five minutes of play the local Ir. Gridders handily defeated the Stratford C. l. 18-5. The Classic City dozen just couldn't match the attack of the Red Devil kids. Hardly ever did they penetrate beyond the Vtfoodstock 25, except when they scored their touchdown, and it took a fumbled kick to let them get that one. Phil Poole opened the scoring just after the game started with a 43-yard run around the end, which left the crowd electrified. Moments later Bruce Knack finished off a Woodstock drive by plowing through the centre for l4 yards and another touchdown. Tom Moulton booted both conversions to give the Red and White a 12-O lead at quar- ter-time. Early in the second half Eric Russell was put out of the game for adding a little spice to the game, in the form of punching, which also netted a 25-yard penalty. Stratford received their lone counter late in the third quarter, to have Woodstock take it right back. Two plays after the kick-off Roly Marple scampered around the end, on his pet reverse, for 55 yards and another major, which Moulton converted. Not long after lNayne Gardhouse made a surprising 35- yard plunge for another Woodstock major, but, a Woodstock offside cancelled the play and they never got another chance. SCORING lst Quarter Woodstock touchdown fPoolel Fifty-Eight Woodstock-convert fMoultonl Woodstock-touchdown fKnackl Woodstock-convert fMoultonl 2nd Quarter No Scoring 3rd Quarter Stratford-touchdown fVowelll Woodstock-touchdown fMarplel Woodstock-convert fMoultonl 4th Quarter No Scoring Woodstock Edges Simcoe 8-5 Only a brilliant goalline stand in the last minutes of play saved the Woodstock kids from defeat, and they wouldn't have had that chance if Tommy Moulton hadn't kept plugging away to finally bring down Howie Taylor, just three yards away from paydirt on his thrilling last-ditch run. As it was, the locals still had a chance and they made the most of it by holding off the Simcoe lads for three plays to eke out a breath- taking triumph. The victory gave the Wood- stock Iuniors the Group Title. Half way through the first quarter Tom Moulton booted a long one to the deadline for the opening point. The Red Devils car- ried the most of the play, and the pressure paid off in the second quarter when Murray Thompson dropped on a Simcoe fumble be- hind the goalline for the Woodstock touch- down. The convert attempt was no good, but Moulton added another single a little later. Recovering a fumble on the Woodstock 35 soon after the second half opened, Bezzo scored the lone major for Simcoe on two very neat runs. Simcoe continued to carry the play for the remainder of the half, but it wasn't until late in the game that they got a chance to score. But when the pressure was on the Red Devils came through with their brilliant stand to clinch the group crown. SCORING lst Quarter Woodstock-single fMoultonJ 2nd Quarter Woodstock-touchdown fThompsonl Woodstock-singe fMoultonl ved Qucnter ' i mcoe-touchdown fBe-zzol 4th Quarter Woodstock-single fMoultonl THE ORACLE -4J W.O.S.S.A. TENNIS Bock Row: H. Ransom, P Ferguson, J Cornwoth Front Row: A. Hepworth, A. Douglas. W.0.S.S.A. TENNIS Boys Doubles Those two lads who combine to form a formidable doubles team in badminton, Pete Ferquson and lim Carnwath, combined to play in the Vv'.C.S.S.A. Tennis tournament held in St. Thomas in the early fall. The boys had a little trouble in their lirst set and lost it 6-3 but finding their pace they were ahead in the second set 5-3 but the other team pulled the match out ot the fire and forged ahead to put Pete and lim out by a score ot 8-6. Mixed Doubles Aveleiah l-lepworth and Howie Ransom teamed up in this event and aot to the finals where they ran into a hard hittinq team from London South. They extended the favourites to a three set match and finally came out cn the short end, losing l-6, 6-4. 5-3. FIELD DAY CHAMPIONS Bock Row: J, Poole, L. Thompson, B Pow, Front Row: B. Stort, Jocelyn Scott, M. Wort. W.0.S.S.A. TRACK TEAM R. Webster, D. Bmgemon, J. Poole 1 3 r 4 - ,., , fx ... A '-3 Y .L Rl gg as f I - - ., avg ,' E, .J ,-' 'rf.. r ' PX . fa- N 'T . - . . ' V. 4' , L . KU . 'A 6 4 t .W- THE ORACLE WY Nme lt 1 l f' i x fs . ff -fasts! tg.-imxfllgi . ' Q 5 9 ? F N x P: Q. ' f .s t . g 1 i i C B C ,Q C jj it .1 ff f 3... y as sa R,-f -x Q Ni 1 ssmon w.o.s.s.A. aAsKeTaAu. TEAM Bock Row: Mr. L. Turner, K. McLeod, R. Webster, C. Whitehead, L. Berg, B. White, J. Canning Front Row: J. Cornwcth, B. Collins, J. O'Bright, coptoin, D. Speirs, D. Sutherland. W.CJ. Basketball filil OBright flacli played centre on ' 'earn this year and was a standout on 'ttense and defense. lack will be back i, ,... c f'. 9 Iii .., X,-, ,it.s4 year and he will be a good inan to fhe teanl around. Din Sutherland ?'Suds played forward -,.- f, . rua vv.-. . ,i.,. .,i .-:as high scorer in nearly every game layed. He was the dealiest shot on the when in close to the basket. Don also be biicl-1 next year. Bib Vfhrte - Soapy as he is known to was ir steady, tireless worker while e flier. Bob thrilled everyone with his effefftive shots. He will also add a -41 f-C' deal if strength to next years team. BT,-' 'ftfebster Spider was not only ir. tif- rxighy field but also on the basf Ccrirt. He played guard this year, t irrrr will miss hirn a lot Corrie next rfrrlge lffhitehead Turned in one of Q ff year: if liaslceiball playing at right zrxrfi. fL,'ii'1Yl1 ?' proved to be a proficient z.. :::r.'.i1-'fr and was very capable of setting , g..':yL: frcrn 'lie l-:ey-Way. Being a great 'Q the tearn he will be greatly missed 1' ','f f, Sixty Steve Balazsf- Up from the Iuniors this year Stevie turned in some tip-top perform- ances in his first year of senior ball. Steve plays forward and will be out there again next year. Bob CollinsffBobby didn't see too much action this year, but when he was out there, his size did not hinder him from playing very well. Losing Bobbie will be felt on next years team also. lirn Carnwathfflirrrs only good sport isnt badminton as he showed when he was on the basketball floor. lim handles himself well in action and will help a great deal in building next year's squad. Don Speirs' -Playing a guard position Don turned in cr good performance, especial- ly under his own basket. Lloyd Berg Bergie was an excellent retriever of rebounds off his enemies back- board, Lloyd will be back again playing next year. Keith McLeod - Beef played a guard position. Was a good ball handler and was capable of setting up many plays. Beef will add to the strength of the tearn next year. THE ORACLE ' 61, 1 X, 1 --ff'Zw.g ' . f:..J:M,tA I. . iz? l f f l ' ,ll . . 'W' t i ' 4 f S A .x T. ' il . K4 I 3. . . .wing - . x F! fx ,I JUNIOR W.0.S.S.A. BASKETBALL TEAM Bock Row: Mr L Turner, T. Taylor, M. Shontz, T Moulton, B. White, L Robertson, D, Bmgemon Front Row: B. Sanders, G. Brown, B. Pow, captain, B Murray, E. Russell. Junior Basketball Players lunior Brownfright wingflunior made up for his lacl: of height by being an excel- lent playmalier and a dead shot. The last two factors combined made him the top scor- er on the tearn. Murray Shantz -- left wing l'Shultz's playing ability and moral building humour made a decided difference to the team. l-le was right in there to get points and loosen the team up when the chips were down. Bill White f Guard - Big Bill was inf vincible in his checking tactios and when he got a rebound he worked the ball out with a great deal of skill, thus presenting more scor- ing opportunities for his team mates. Lloyd Robertson fGuard !'Tiny had the superior height which made him a terror on rebounds and the stamina to drive throughout the entire game. Bob Powf fCentre-Bob was a capable dribbler and an accurate shot, Playing from his centre position Bob proved himself to be one of the best playmalcers which made htm a terrific asset, THE ORACLE Ted Taylor-forward -Ted was a very capable reserve and added many needed points to the score. Bill Sanderse- forward Bill was very ree liable and having another year left of iunior he will prove a real menace to the opposi- tion next year. Eric Bussell --fGuard'eEric played an ex- cellent brand of ball this year and next year he should be a spark for the iuniors. Tom lvloultonfGuard - Long Tom was a steady performer and it can almost be guaranteed that he will add fire to next years iunior team. Basketball The following is a list of the scores for exhibition games of the lunior and Senior Bed Devils: December l4 SenioreeSt. Thomas 32 Woodstocli lB luniorefSt. Thomas 22 'Woodstock lB lanuary ll Senior St. Thomas 43 Wocidstocli 32 ltiniorfeWoodstciclc 32 St. Thomas 20 Sixty-One I I t . QQQQ I ,, g S1 1 -A : l L X. 'J 4 2: ,Q l r D L . .1 - , I 'W . : 'Al 15 Q15 E? Q ' N S Ks , .N xi Q L if .yn x , N P , v ,, 4 x--N Q f 3952, ' ,tl 1 . , '31 , ' Sz Q 91,5 ' S 'W - .- ' X is i ' ,f '4f 'NS-f 1 LLLL f .....l sh .W BOYS' W.O.S.S.A. VOLLEYBALL TEAM Back Row: D Smurf, G Tfwomsorw, B, Bmrtch, L. Thompson. Front Row: H f'vACJCD V1Old, B Colllm, G. Russell. l',II1UI,IfY 2U ' W' f flllffl' 44 A H 'NW Semlcr VVoodstr'lCl: 541 lnqersoll BU , ,f A, , ,W 'P!'ff1Tt', ,L, uf, lumor Wclcfclslflfgli 49 ln-Jrfrsoll 18 '- V V ml x Y f5iE.1Em'i.'.n.zE1If'..L.f1.1,.1-n- L-fl. . fv-1.3-V .4 .l TT 'lvl' K fl' lllll fllUl1l'I ll l Wl'lff'Tl tlnf lmrqllfl 'Num Ivfimply To stflrl llirw S--rllflrsz llfxfl VI l 'Nffll lwral 4 rf-1 'oral wlnlle thc'- .1 114. gg-f ll 22 lw,:r1if.lr:3 llC1Cl Won 4 rmcl lflsl l. Sixiy-Two THE ORACLE GIRLS' ATHLETIC SOCIETY Back Row: J. Musselrnan, J. Hewitt, D. Day, F. Riley, N. Poole, M. Pearson, M. Lynch, B. Ritchie, C. George, H. Loughrey, B. Douglas, D. Tolman, S. Moyer, R. Wilson, M. Love. Front Row: P. Jarvis, B. Goodsell, D. Paquette, E. Woods, J. Metherell, Miss M. Leeson A. Douglas, A. Hepworth, D. Pettit, M. Weir, Y. Blair. Girls' Athletic Society At the opening ot the term each class elected an Athletic Representative, and they in turn voted as follows: President - - Anne Douglas Vice President - - Marilyn Lynch Secretary - - loanne Metherell Treasurer - - - Aveleigh Hepworth The Girls' Athletic Society sponsors the W.O.S.S.A. Basketball team, Volleyball team, Hockey team and Cheerleaders. The Hockey team is the iirst in the history of W.C.l. They have played only one game with Norwich. The girls did extremely well, making it a shutout tor Marlene Pletch. The score beingfWoodstock 3. Norwich 0. The Sadie Hawkins Dance and tea dances after rugby games are also sponsor- ed by the Girls' Athletic Society. Girls' Athletic Banquet The Annual Banquet ot the Girls Ath- letic Society was held in May at New St. Pauls Church. Any girl interested or par- ticipating in a sport was invited. THE ORACLE Guests at the head table were Mr. I. l. Halcrow, London Y.M.C.A., Mr.. E P. Hodgins, Miss M. Leeson, Mrs. M. Wallace and Mrs. Otton. AHS! GU Gflioyable meal served by the ladies of New Saint Paul's Church, Mr. Hal- crow spoke on sports. Then came the presentations of letters, crests, and bars, by the guests at the head table. An undersigned Athletic Honour pin was promised Aveleigh Hepworth for obtaining 2000 points. Volleyball---Interform Winners- -103: runners upfl3 Special honours to Grade 10 for defeat- ing the higher grades. Badminton This year something new has been add- ed in badminton in the form of girls singles. A. Hepworth, Western Ontario Sr. Champion will be entering for W.C.l. Other entries will be D. Schell, A. Douglas. Tournament - March l5. Sixty-Three The 1952 Uracle is dedicated to Mr. E. P. Hoflgins who for twenty-nine years has been principal of this school. To him in his retirement go the best wishes of the staff and students of the IVoodstock Collegiate. X-I MR. E. P. HODGINS Sir Oracle- There has been a gradual increase in attendance throughout the years and we tind that an all time high of over 900 has been reached in the present school year. lt might be pointed out as well that the subjects taught and the extension of these courses have kept pace fairly well with the growth ot the school. Students are kept well aware of the requirements tor courses in higher schools of learning and an opportunity is provided to quality for practically any profession. To those who are responsible tor this year's issue ot the Oracle we are deeply tn- debted. I hope that the years will deal generously with all graduates and that this maga- zine and school will ever prosper. lt has been a pleasure to have been entrusted with the responsibility of guiding the destiny ot this collegiate for so many years. The support given by the general public, staff and various Boards was all that could be desired. To our graduates who are to be found far and wide, I extend best wishes and trust that prosperity and a high moral stand- ing may be the distant goal. E. P. HODGINS Principal THE ORACLE One SENIOR W-0.S.S.A. BASKETBALL TEAM Back Row: Miss M Leeson, D Pettit, C. Lewis, D J, Schell, L, J. Tennant, A. Hepworth, C Coles Front Row: B Dole, B Ogden, D. Robinson, J. Metherell, D Poquette, B. Start, E. Woods. BASKETBALL .555 if-egg. Q l.,f iiftti 7' ns trifiit our popular coach, Miss F 'grit tif win tlie -group champion' '::.'ii fun go on for liifgber stakes, as '..j..f3 tri tutes beafin much earlier . 'ra-fr 'C irng1rf.fJe tier Wabbits rr 1:3 rfvfi r-:Ura -zxfiibition games Sixty-Four ':.r. .r 1, Pntczierifir Vifniiterlord, St. .fi :. YflF-fl, il, t:.i. rir'.i tif:e Lt looks like tlie '.'. .U,fj.fI.,L.. twain iff. lifuiriq to be A cw :ffl Our qroiip con- ffrfztturfl 'md lNoodstoC'k. Simcoe vs Woodstock lV'Il.i giifnif 'fffig plfiyefl fit ' KE guilt-:it of lfizftt yfffir. ,':','--rl time ul tli-- zwfizfgrfri for both Simcoe and Woodstock. Woodstock led all the way while in the first half, doubl- inq Simcoes score I4-7. ln the next three quarters, point after point was aained by both teams, but at the end, the Woodstock Wabbits proved stronqer. The score was Woodstock 29, Simcoe 25. Seniors Forwards: loanne Metlierell, our able captain proved lierself not only a sure shot and steady player, but also led her team with a cheerful optimism. Babe Woods, from the very first year on tlie W.O.S.S.A. team, Babe aot the reputa- tion for beinq tlie fastest little forward on the floor, fl reputation she still holds. Aveleiqli Hepwortli, Gus has become fl areal asset to the Wabblts with ber fzteridy sliot and clear lliinkina. THE ORACLE JUNIOR W.O.S.S.A. BASKETBALL TEAM Back Row: '. ,',f'g 'Q 25732 2: :'g Hg 'fy ',' Ni f jr: -Aff' .A Aff-f Front Row: .N HA - f' f Ziff' ' V if ' -... .I.,,.T .... -1 ' .,-, - .' ,.I,,,. ,,, ..f, THE ORACLE Six1y'Five 9 n Th li-P Q., . V. .v li 'XJ y J , QW t .Q ,bid I , .. 5 .4 , 7 1 ' if ' Q 3 si' swf 1 ' ' ,. , I ' ' v 5 , - ' .Q K U 'L Y W'-fl ' ' -Q A TWT! .4 by A W- tw. -:fx 'M A ,mt ' L L' im ' ' 415151 .1 .Aw 11152-2 wi ll '. L . A ' ' E1 W.O.S.S.A. VOLLEYBALL TEAM ird Row: D. J. Schell, B. Start, B. l-lozcldiric, M. Wott, P. Tinlmell, H. Loughery, Mies M. Lccson. Second Row: D McAlpmc, J. l-tort, A. Douglas, D Pctttt, K. Russell, V. Schncuclcr. First Row: B Dole, C. George, J. Mc-thercll, A. Plctch, A l-lc-pworth. Sixty-Six Juniors They were: A. Hepworth, l. lvletherell, XUUUS beccmw Cm Om, B. Dole. A. Douqlos, K. Russell, A. Pletch, ,IZA My me mst time A17 D. Pettit, B. Stort, IVI. Wott, l'l. Louqhrey, LT. tx. .IWJIS TG,YH.H me 1611, Georcio, B. Hozeldine, L. Reed, D. lVlcAlpine, ,Y,,Am?- V. Schneider, P. Tinlinell. iy Finnell, Elizailieth tfoir- Two exhibition quinoa wore ployed with .. liifwmi-iis, Lorim lfiiineson, Simcoe ond Stratford. Woodstock wus found i -.1i3',' vfffitt. to he cr very etronq tecnn, winning both i:.gir: lifiizigoii 'f'f,XI.tlCXllI, gitiiinee. ln on elirninotion qunie held ot '.1'I.- lf-f trite, ll flLl!tJf1l9l Wocidstofili, between Strotlord, Simcoe ond .. Qi: .:1,.:... Vlfoodfztock, Wofidstoclc ploy-ed host ond let the othoi two teonis go to London. W.O.S.S.A. llqlleyball W.Q.S.S.A. Tennis wus ployed on Sop- zf i.:.:..: z T 1. t'f' vw' 'ff Il, ytrtiii ' ' F QQ 73,111 l,,nfifii'i find l'f'IlllU T 253. The Cgirls tfilzinq port were Ave' l ipzfl ff ii f',- lg will fill leifili ll+'1ytwoitl'i, Anno Donqlfgis und Carolyn 1 , ffl 1 rit nf' .'.- fl Cfflllfrll- Volfls. Alll'1fJllfljll Wboflstoolc did not COU19 i.'i, if'lf,l ll lil'l'jt'l!Y'!llll1 liotiio with fxny oliriiinpioittg, they niodo ci fi. ll.'ll.'l'l l. very tin-1 showing. THE ORACLE W.C.l. CHEERLEADERS D. Dunbar, G. Palmer, C Campbell, K. Russell, R. Woods, B. Thrower, K. Swonce Cheerleaders Cheerleaders this year not only were l00 per cent improvement over last years, but made their own smart outfits at a total cost ot Sl5.00. They were K, Russel, B. Thower, C. Campbell, G. Palmer, D. Dunbar and K. Swance. Field Day The Annual Field Day was held on Sep- tember 26, l95l. Though the morning seem' ed rather chilly, everyone was present in assorted costumes. After a very successful parade to Victoria park, the winner of the best dressed forms-QA, was announced. The girls events were soon under way with each student eligible to enter 5 out ot 8 events. A total ot 55 points could be obf tained. l. High jump 2. Three legged race 3. Relay 4. l00 yard dash THE ORACLE 5. Running broad iurnp F5. Baseball distance throw 7. Target throw 8. Basketball speed throw Barbara Start won the senior title with 43 points, Babe Woods was runner-up with 38 points. Margaret Watt captured the in- termediate title with 35 points, while lanet Hart and Helen Fletcher were tied for second with 24 points each. The junior champion was locelyn Scott with 33 points, Anne Pearson was runner-up with 32 points. This year the squad winners were: Grade QE and F-fSquad 6ff9l points Grade l0C and De-Squad 2f65 points Grade llC and DnSquad 3-7l points Grade l2B and C-Squad 4-435 points Women's faults are many: men have only two: Everything they say, and everything they do. Sixty-Seven K 9 G .5 . 2 if 5 N A 1 K. 5 ,, ' 4 44 , S A F 4 Girls' Trumpet Bond Another successful year has been re- corded by the Girls' Trumpet Band. The thirty members of the Band displayed won- derful ability and presented a smart appear- ance during the annual inspection in May. They added much to the fall Rugby Games with their red and white uniforms. We wish to express our sincere thanks to Mr. MacGregor for taking charge of the Girls' Trumpet Bandh We are sure that his ideas and enthusias c spirit will add much to its continued success. The Woodstock Cadet Corps The boys Cadet Corps this year was under the capable leadership of Mr. Blair, in charge of all cadets and rifle shooting, Mr. Berry in charge of shooting, Mr. Cordick, quartermaster of stores, Mr. Scarrow in charge of signalling, Mr. McKenzie, first aid and Mr. Pollock in charge of boys P.T. The girls were under the able leadership of Miss Cameron and Miss Leeson. On Sunday, May 6, the entire Cadet Corps, led by the two bands, marched smart- lv to New St. Paul's church, where the Rev. Canon I. H. Geoghegan gave a very appro- priate sermon. On the return march, Lt. Col. N. F. Wilkins took the salute. On May 10, the annual inspection was held at Victoria Park where they were in- spected by Major F. G. B. Darton, Lt. Col, N. F. Wilkins and Capt. D. C. lrwin. Demon- strations for exercises were given by Ave- leigh Hepworth and Morris Carter. The troops then formed a British square to hear the reports. Lieut Marion Bass and W.O. l Don Taylor received the prize for the best platoons on parade. The D.C.R.A. shooting crward went to Cpl. R. McLoughlin. l. Maginnis received the A. W. Cole prize for the most improved shot. Major Robert Birtch was elected to go to Banff. A master cadet badge was presented to R. Birtch. On Saturday, May 2, a group of cadets attended operation Crocus, with the Oxford Rifles. Through a Wet Saturday and Sunday, these cadets learned what it was to be a soldier. Banff---195 I An honour and a privilege for any cadet is to be chosen to represent his school and cadet corps at the Banff National Cadet THE ORACLE Compliments of W. H. WADLAND W Chiropractor l PALMER METHODS Neurocolometer and X-Ray Service I PHONE 653 Corner of Wellington and Peel l CVC C C l l T l FOR THE STUDENT , Collegiate Pins and Rings l Watermon's Pens and Pencils Lorie, Elgin and Hamilton Watches ' , Wilson 6' Markle JEWELLERS I eu Sixty-Nine If Yfilflf jim! lin' R.C..Al.lf. f.iilI'1't'I' Ci0llIlfl'llIIi' bnlfr f fmmlli .fini lwljynl. You mu mmul! him uvlb ff ninlfihli' filnffllll .nnl Iffllillllf olvliqiilffm. Can Sturt I L Your Training in the T2 X Immediately ,,i.i. Hove ci chat with the b R.C.A.F. RECRUITING UNIT iLlI1'lLiILlI1S-Q - uvcnin s n ' 1 c ' - l.C. 'or 'n to r1'1 modern Aircraft Technicians 343 RICHMOND ST., LONDON, ONT. PHONE 3-8394 E i4Vlv47l0fv' GHFR5' 7011 fi I-'INF L'!IREERwi Zisfff '-4 ,I jQQ,,,:nLQ,,f6 Lf' f'f 'f 1::s I J UW THE ORACLE . . . and tgilk over with him thc opportunitius for 'lmlwitious young Camp in Alberta. lt is known as the reward camp for the interest and proficiency dis- played by the cadet in his cadet corps. I was lucky enough to be chosen to fill this position along with one hundred and forty nine other cadets from all points in Canada. I arrived in Camp Ipperwash, which was by now an old sight to me, on luly the ninth, and met fifty-nine other cadets from various parts of Ontario. For two weeks at Ipper- wash we were given preliminary training to keep up the high standard of Central Com- mand, of which we became very proud. We were issued with a full dress uniform along with other equipment for training purposes. This two weeks soon passed by and we were on the train headed for Toronto. The evening train took us out of Toronto-destina tion-Banff. The life on the train is one never to be forgotten. It was as some called itethe life of a king. What we did, in short, was eat and sleep: and when we weren't doing this, we were reading, playing cards or off at some station such as Winnipeg, Regina or Moose law buying souvenirs. After three nights and two and one half days of con- tinuous travelling, We could see the Bockies towering with their snow-capped peaks in the clouds. At this moment we knew our vacation dreams had come true. Upon arriving in Banff, we were taken by glass-roofed touring buses to our Main Camp, where we were divided into three companies, and given our huts. A syllabus of training was so arranged that two coys would be in Main Camp while the third coy was at the Bivouac Camp in the Cascade River Valley. My company being C coy was the first company for training in Bivouac Camp. The Week in Bivouac Camp was one of fresh, clean, outdoor living. We had train- ing on how to take care of ourselves in such a terrain. We were taught how to build bridges and shelters out of nature's surround- ings. Our next two weeks were divided among advanced military training, recreational ac- tivities and sight-seeing tours. The train- ing consisted of first aid and rescue, signal- ling, engineering, map using, range finding, and many other activities. We had such recreational activities as trail riding in Sun THE ORACLE Dance Canyon, swimming at the Cave and Basin or the Upper Hot Springs in Banff, or just playing volleyball or baseball in our Camp. The most interesting and the most exciting were our tours. On these tours we visited such well known places as Lake Louise, Lake Marraine, Great Divide, Kick- ing Horse Pass, Yoho Valley, Takakkan Falls and many other places of interest and beauty. Our evenings were spent socially with the students at the Banff School of Fine Arts or at Banff Springs Hotel--a sky-high Para- dise. After three weeks of superb meals and perfect comradeship with our fellow Canad- ians, we started on our homeward journey across the vast prairies, vowing to write our many friends as often as possible. I often find myself looking back long- ingly at Canada's playground. Someday I intend to go back there, and when I do, I will go over familiar ground and relive my most cherished twenty-one days in camp at Banff. Who knows, maybe I will find the tree on which I left my name carved in its bark. Bob Birtch, l3A BOB McLOUGHLIN Winner of Youth of the Empire Silver Medal for shooting. Seventy-One ACTIVE 'Q f' 1 ff-gf. , X ,E,.,,fx , F A lui I---K I 1 A W 2 E, M I 1 ,gp We Salute You! On Graduation ir THE CAREER EOR CADETS CANADIAN ARMY RESERVE S T THE ORACLE -1- :flip 'Y -W P v L V ...N , ' I ,.L..-, l Q 9 P L. s, ' ik H ,.- haf,-J, E ? , yn I Y :HA ..51', Q .Ji -.' ' 99- in fs-'fx'-81 ?'t?r5'rfli-Q J 3 ,NH I ,Y 'TT QQ A P nj . J fx 4 -1 . 5- ' i ul 1 .7 I 7 2533! . . 4, , ,,. C , I Y 64- GS. I. , V . Fpf v M -QA, 'fa In ' S' 'SX if ' ' '-bwffif . - -' - - ' f V iv 1 ' cr' 11: N- .' U 3, .Q f I ' 13 r ' c ,r,, -f 1. 0 Q rash' 1., L1 I 2 11 fi ,, , 'lg . ' 0 L P if -'L -, ,I :..:..x.,.. 35.343-' 'g STROBBE MOTORS LTD. Mo rket Squo re Woodstock PHONE 1744-45 PONTIAC --- BUICK --- GMC GENUINE GM, PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Soles ond Service SAINT MlCHAEL'S COLLEGE I952 THE CATHOLIC COLLEGE OE THE UNIVERSITY OE TORONTO All courses in Arts ond Sciences Ieoding to the degree of Bochelor of Arts d for to odmission to the Schools of ond Bochelor of Commerce on preporo y Groduote Sfudues, Educotion, Low ond Sociol Work. For full information write fo: THE REGISTRAR St MichoeI's College, Toronto 5, Ontorio Two THE ORACLE THE WOODSTOCK-INGERSOLL SENTINEL-REVIEW ir Oxford Counry's Only Daily Newspaper I weft 1 f x - K 1. flag!! ij - +G Je l 1 l 'Nr ni' , - N w ,. o K awp. or 0...... M ' x liege? ig Q X 'xgyfky flflglllill l' 'l4 lf1llh for Plums llllllbl'IlUUllllhlulliQ1 sultmillv-rl uillnml nlnliguliml. , 95 'lf ' B I R K S 5 -... 9- ,H 1 ..,,, pm ,,,, .,, ! D ll3Ql'illlf.x Ugpr' l Seventy-Four Mr. Kit-ching: A pat on the back de- velops character, ii administered young enough, oiten enough, and low enough. Theres more than one way to make kids learn you know. Faye Desmond: Ill-health always at- tacks ones weakest spot. Mr. Cordick: You do have a lot ol headaches don't you? Mr. Berry: You're one ot those people who puts his books away and runs as soon as the buzzer goes, are you? Tom Watson: Not mel Why, I often have to wait tive minutes after I get my hooks ready before the buzzer goes. w 1 Q Brefithes there a boy with soul so dead Who never to himself hath said As on his bed shone morning light l hope the school burned down last night. n Q Q Mr. Turner: Class, when does a person have grounds for a divorce? Pete F.: When they are married. THE ORACLE GOODYEAR TIRES GOODYEAR BATTERIES WARD'S SHELL STATION You Get SI-IELLUBRICATIOINI Dundas at Ingersoll Rd., Woodstock, Ont. Phone l457 Lloyd Thompson: Sir I have a question of great importance to ask you, have I your consent to niarry your daughter? Mr. Chowan: Do you drink, ytirieiiw man? Lloyd: Thanks, pop, but let's get this other thing settled first. if 1 r Patient: l'ni in love with you. I don't want to get well. Nurse: You wont The dotitor saw you kiss nie and he's in love with nie too. 1 f Q Donna Kitchen: Lend ine your Iur Coat tonight, Margaret, youre not going to be wearing it. Marg. Riley: How do you know I'rii not? Donna: Because I'rn going out with your boy friend. 1 s x Don: IAt basketball ganieli See that forward down there. I think he'lI be our best man next year. Ioanne: Ch, darling, this is so suddenf if EYEAIIS III SIIIVIIIE PHUTIIIIIIAPHY QQESIGNING ERAVING time-1-itat COMMERCIAL ENGRAVERS LIIVIITED . , . l3S REBECCA ST HAMILTON ONT Compliments of JAMES A. VANCE General Contractor 163 MAIN ST., WOODSTOCK TELEPHONE 6I5 THE ORACLE Seventy Five TOTTEN'S I Don Kennedy Cold Storoge Lockers GROCERIES AND VEGETABLES Fresh ond Cured I Meats I IMPERIAL OIL PRODUCTS I PHONE IOBI EMBRO, ONT. I Phone IO6R Embro, Ont, I I I I Embro Hardware Brennemqn 5 PLUMBING - HEATING I Meat Market if ' FRESH AND CURED MEATS GENERAL HARDWARE I CHEESE AND BUTTER wk CUSTOM KILLING O phone 9 Embro Phone 45 Embro, Ont. I I I Seventy-Six THE ORACLE R. ALEX FORBES GENERAL INSURANCE FIRE - AUTOMOBILE - LIABILITY Embro I7 Woodstock I 223W Marlyn S: Whenever l'm in the dumps l get a new hat. Elaine C: Oh, so thats where you get them. Employer: No, l'rn sorry we can't hire you. We can't use much help right now. Charlie W: Thats all right sir, I wouldn't be much help. Lady: Is your mother at home? Ron C: l'll say she is or l'd never be shovelling this snow. Babe Woods was trying to drive the car out of a parking space in front of Bartley's Store. First she crashed into the car behind her. Then she bumped into the car in front. Pulling out into the street she smacked into a delivery truck. A policeman who had been watching her, came up to the car. Lets see your license, he demanded. Don't be silly officer, she replied. Who would give me a license? Iunior Partner Ito pretty stenographerlz Are you doing anything on Sunday even- ing Miss Todd? Stenographer Ihopefullyl: No not a thing. Iunior Partner: Then try to be at the office earlier on Monday morning will you? Marilyn Free was walking along the street when she came upon a crowd of child- ren standing around a cat. She asked them what they were doing. We're having a contest, said one whoever tells the big- gest story wins the cat. What a naughty competition, cried Marilyn holding up her hands in horror. When l was a little girl l never told an untrue story. Give her the cat, shouted one little girl. Mrs. Powell wrote a note of complaint to the teacher and wound it up withfif all Herbert learns in school is to swear, l'll keep him home and teach him myself. Compliments of WALKER'S DRUG STORE Phone 67 I Embro, Ont. THE ORACLE Seventy-Seven Dean's General COmP'ime'I'S of I I sI'0 e HilderIey's Garage I GROCERIES AND DRY GOODS HARDWARE Dem' in BOOTS AND SHOES DODGE AND DE SOTO CARS WIRE FENCING AND METAL ' FERGUSON TRACTORS AND ROOFING EQUIPMENT O i 4 Agent For X ROCKETT FLOWER SERVICE Phone 7IR2 lrmerkipl Ont. Phone 58 Innerkip, Ont. MURRAY BROTHERS For Fairbanks Morse Products ON THE MARKET SQUARE D. G. Murray Phone 2255 J. P. Murray SUPPLIERS TO AGRICULTURE, INDUSTRY and THE HOME Phone 60 Innerkip H . C U R T I S EGGS - POULTRY DRESSING - COLD STORAGE LOCKER SERVICE In the post, Poultry Products of this community, through our Grading and Pack, have become known in the large centres of the Province for their outstanding quality Seventy-Eight TI-IE ORACLE fn I I cj-fgrliimlggj, CANADA'S finest WARM AIR FURNACE A Complete Line of Gravity Type ond Forced For All FueIs 'F COAL 'A' tGASt The Jas. Stewart Mfg. Co. ltd. WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO Established I845 PHONE 86 folLfI I5 'X IX W Q '3.-fig E Your Authority On AII Decoroting Problems HENDERSON Paint 81 Wallpaper Supply 404 DUNDAS ST. PHONE I4I5W om Furnoces ond Air Conditioning Equipment sold in Woodstock ond Oxford County by Davison G' Mclnnis HARDWARE Sheet Metol - Tinsmithing OXFORD COUNTY DISTRIBUTORS FOR AERO SILVER FLAME AND COLEMAN OIL BURNERS 579-8I Dundos St. Phone 454-3 TELEPHONE 362 William Lindley RM RADIO, SERVICE y It: 'e? tfr rr-'W 't McKinnon's Goroge Brock St. Woodstock 'lr Work Guaranteed THE ORACLE Seventy-Nme -11,211-C: f- -1-. A Hutcheson Lumber LIMITED O . 0 ,C It .x E 5 DEPENDABLE BUILDING MATERIAL THE HOME OF CANADIAN BOYS' CLOTHES from Maker to Wearer Direct AN EXCLUSIVE STOCK OF BOYS' AND MEN'S CLOTHING AND FURNISHINGS or Established ' Established 1853 GRAFTON S 1853 I Campbell Jewelry K E l T H ' S T WATCHES I DIAMONDS The Students PENS AND PENCILS COLLEGIATE RINGS DRUG STORE . SILVERWARE MANTEL CLOCKS RONSONS JEWELLERY Just around the Corner from the TROPHIES Collegiate I Expert Watch Repairing PHONE l64J PHONE l69 7 Graham St. Woodstock l I I so D.. Eighty THE ORACLE The Woodstock Rotary Club 097 91- V Wishes THE MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS 3 : of 4-Qnxvo WOODSTOCK COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE The Greatest Success In The Future Bob P: Do you like tcillsotive women or the other kind? Glen T: IIWITCII other kind? I Officer: You were doinq 80 m.p.h. u -- Louise Et: l just qot my license lost ,, ,, APPuANffS N week, isn't that marvellous. I Charlie: Wlic1t would you say if l ask RANGES you to be my wife?i' Norma: I'Nothinq. I cc1n't toll: ond laugh WASHERS at the some time. REERIGERATORS Dollene P: Do you wont to do back ond RADIOS inq steady cr secret. VACUUM CLEANERS Dorothy leon: Yes, thc1t's what every' one is Sqymqyf SMALL APPLIANCES Charlie: l om o self-mode mon. . Mr. Cordicki See clcrss what I mecin'i about unskilled labour. Howard L. Lefler Sue P: Brother, if you were my hus- 5I4 pool ST- Woodstock band I'd give you poison. Moose: lf you were my wife l'd take I iid' L... I BIGHAM THE MOVER LTD. I Established 32 Years I Agents for Allied Van Lines Ltd, I NATION WIDE MOVING Move With Ease Store With Safety I Office and Warehouse 202 Wellington St. N. PHONE 828 THE ORACLE Eighty-One COMPLIMENTS OF THE MASSEY-H RRIS CO., LIMITED WOODSTOCK, ONTARIO Compliments of . T ELLIOTT Bkos. 5 MAN UN CHEVROLET Custom Shoes OLDSMOBILE - CADILLAC ' ' f Your Particular Shoemaker O G M Ports cmd Accessornes Service on oll Cars Courfeous Se,-Vice phone 4 Wellington Sf. S. Eighty-Two THE ORACLE ,, l -E l I W I I Compliments of Waterman Parker l I Pens and Pens and y Kiwanis Pencils Pencils I OF WOODSTOCK YOUR SCI-IOOL EMBLEM ir I JEWELLERY IS AVAILABLE l AT COMMUNITY SERVICE I ' FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 1 Gib5gn'5 VOCATIOISIAL GUIDANCE Jeweuers , UISIOERRRIVILEOEO CHILD I l I PUBLIC AFFAIRS k I l WHY? Tony I had the qirls in this school run- Why is it that women when they get placed In their seats with expectant face Always weep in a movie-show 'Though 'taint sadewell they know? Why do they always hem and haw About the dress of old qran'maw Or almost lose their heads and swoon About the face of some poor qoon? These lines have been writ by me Some wornen's faults tor men to see Beware my handsome masculine friend There's One at every twist and bend! nina in circles before I started qoinq steady. Al: I didn't know yOu were such ci Casanova. Totten: I wasn't, I used to coach the girls track team. Little Brother: Mommy, Norma must be able to see in the dark. Mrs. Carter: What makes you think so? Little Brother: Because last niqht she was sitting in the livinq room with all the liahts out and I heard her say, Why, Grant, you haven't shaved . I l MCKERRAUS BARBER SHOP k 369 Dundas St. Waiting to serve you are I GIB STEPHENS - FRED CATTON - LES MCKERRAL THE ORACLE Eighty-Three Message From the Chairman of the Board of Education We are living in a wonderful age. A year now furnishes as much as a cycle of Cathay produced in times past. And yet we have but touched the fringe of the myster- ies of the universe. ,gf The members of the Board of Education well remember the installing of telephone services in town and rural areas: they can easily recall the first radio broadcasts. Their memories of the hours of waiting for the news of the first successful crossing of the Atlantic from west to east by air are still very vivid- but to the student of our collegiate these marvels of science are common and every- day accepted facts. Yet with each returning day in this modern age new discoveries are REV, J, H, GEOGHEGAN adding zest and interest to the life of each and every one. The remarkable fact is the suddenness of modern developments. ln order to participate in these sudden developments we need a much greater power of adjustment than form- erly: otherwise these wonderful developments will not be for us. The world is not moving too fast if we keep up with the movement. The rate of rotation of the earth of nearly one thousand miles an hour is imperceptible because we are moving at the same rate as all other parts of the earth. lf we keep up with the modern developments there will be no confusion of ideas, but if not there will be confusion worse confounded . The school board, the teacher and the pupil must be on the alert to meet this challenge of the times. As we compare previous copies of the Oracle we realize that our Staff and pupils are striving and succeeding in doing this very thing. Those in charge of its production are doing a really worthwhile job, and by this method are handing down to those who will follow them a history, a history of the year l95l-1952 of our school, of its principal, Mr. Hodgins, the members of the staff and the student body with all their achievements. May I, as Chairman of the Board of Education, congratulate one and all and extend a Wish for even greater successes in the years which lie ahead. Iohn H. Geoghegan MEMBERS OF THE BOARD Mr. Geoghegan, Mrs. Otton, Mrs. Wallace, Mr. Fink, Mr. Bishop, Mr. Whaley, Mr. Pow, Mr. Farlow, Mr. Shantz, Mr. Bennett, Mr. Bain, Secretary. THE ORACLE Three TOBY-TEENS Fosnions Designed For Teen Age Figures SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY BISHOP'S SPECIALTY SHOPS Qugeldmewfc af TE c i TY MoToRs LIMITED 670 DLIIWCICIS ST. Phones 2390 - 38I STUDEBAKER CARS AND TRUCKS ATLAS TIRES, BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES Hifi ' -I 3 A -:Ei .1 .. '2ESr5r3E3E5SgEgE '.-212121. ff 1 - 25.151 ..,v- 1-ff fi . SE E? ?1i?7fifffff:7l7QfQi51.5s:E?5if 5 f ...... . b . '- 'i 4- sfiiigi .... .-.': Tiz i ' i In I ' S our Us ess ff ACCURACY ff EXPERIENCE all ,fi g V f DEPENDABILITY , 337 -5 ff TESTED D R ues f V , , ,,14.ggf 9g,Z,j j:'j-V' if nf I .,,, f 'Z in M g Eighty-Four THE ORACLE N L , Y.-Tl THE ARTISTIC LADIES WEAR AND MILLINERY Exclusive but lnexpensive 1 PHONE 87lR 446 Dundas St. WOODSTOCK OPTOMETRIST Telephone 649 517 Dundas St. McAlIan's Children's Wear Cr Yarns PHONE 304 515 DUNDAS STI, WOODSTOCK The Smartest Styles --- The Finest Quality I A A A AA A A T I Saunders' Music Store I Features P RIANOS - RADIOS - REFRIGERATORS - WASHING MACHINES i EVERYTHING IN MUSIC - ELECTRIC ACCORDIONS T and The OIEI Reliable Murphy Reims I ALSO BAND INSTRUMENTS AND ACCESSORIES I Phone 280 525 Dundas St. THE ORACLE EiQhfY'FiVe Per aeeaztess sake use both 1ianc1s,' W'- itrxllea Dottie in the car. 1 :atit' sa::1 Titty. 1 have to steer t E: site. t . . . 1 ' CI :curse 1:11 not married, said Babe. 12:1 rtsbcay 5 1601, ' 1 ml, Q . , , it ,- , 1 X ig.. -ad Hon hopetully, M111 you , CGMPLIMENTS O U 1 Arcztxise you, said he with niock X QF -1 1 t.ie next tinie you contradict ine, .. 1 351:13 to kiss you. ' Q21 :ie youre notf' she Cried. N concrete Plpe Sftgria Ei-inte late, 1 n Q t Kisszna by the aate, 1 Qive is hiind, Du' Ve iieianbcurs aint. Susanne Vaiient . . . Q - taxi Hurrayf N riiriq away 21 it riian - 1 le Qitiie i.-.'1i1te coat. t Marilyn Priest ' QT 7 , Compliments of 1 M. D. 1Mac1 SMITH Funeral Home 69 WELLINGTON ST, N. TELEPHCNE 213 Modern Ambulance Service COMPLIMENTS OF Kirsch Manufacturing Company of Canada Limited I CompIimenfs of I I HARVEY A. BoYcE ' Real Estate and Insurance IMPERIAL BANK BUILDING PHONE 269 uve Q PARSON'S FISH MARKET 389 Dundas Sf. We Specialize In FRESH AND FROZEN, SMOKED AND SALTED FISH Free Delivery I0 am. and 4 prn. PHONE 3I I PARKVIEW oDoRl.Ess CLEANERS ' I 200 Huron St. Phone 37 AxeIrod's Supplies and Equipment Co. DISTRIBUTORS OF AUTOMOBILE TOOLS, PARTS and EQUIPMENT 600 Dundas Sf, Phone 255 I I S I THE ORACLE Eighty-Seven GOOD THINGS TO EAT from DAWES BAKERY LIMITED TELEPHONE I58 ir 405 DUNDAS ST. AW? ll B 0 HER! 527 Dundas Street Phone 48 Pete P: did you puncture that re? Tubliy l.: ihan over a milk bottle. Pete P: Vfhats the rnatter, didn't you ee it? 'furiiy l.: 'No the kid had it under his n Q Q 'rin Krieger Caught in a snowdrift, up -fn-3 place near Bright, a few weeks Naked up and saw a St. Bernard corri- iiz-.ards hirn with a large jug under his r,. Oh. look! ' exclaimed A. K. Here 5 rrfirrs best friend . . . and look at that 1: .OC I. When C. Special arouses from slumber Theres never a brain in our number: We're not Very bright, After such a wild night, Our heads would make excellent lumber. You down there, shouted Mr. Potter, it's almost 2.30 now, do you think you can stay here all night? Thank you, sir, says Tom, l'll have to phone home first. Marilyn Buck: Am I really the only girl you've kissed? Al Leslie: Certainly, and by far the prettiest! Good Clothes Deserve Good Core RELIABLE li'-i. CLEAN ERS 8- DYERS Woodstock PHONE 2885 213 DUNDAS ST. Eighty-Eight THE ORACLE i Phone I477 52I Dundos St. CI-flfsczgfegl clfonza 3111261561291 I DRARERIES - CARPETS Your Interests ore Ours I Compliments of I CALDER MOTOR SALES HUDSON ond PACKARD CARS H INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS I woodsfock Phone 199 Life ond Generol Insuronce FRED W. TULL Phone 2542M 46 Wellington St. S., Woodstock CARS, TRUCKS AND TRACTORS FINANCED BEAVER LUMBER CO. LTD. EVERYTHING FOR THE BUILDER YOUR PLYWOOD HEADQUARTERS wooDSToCK PHONE 190 THE ORACLE Ei9hiY'Nine WOO DSTOCK MEAT MARKET Dealers In FRESH AND CURED MEATS OF QUALITY FROZEN FOOD 379 Dundas St. Phone 204 COMPLIMENTS OF The Oxford Farmers' Co-operative Produce Company Limited EGGS --- POULTRY --- CHEESE 434 Main St. Phone I528 Compliments of ERNIE PARKES LIMITED I Wholesale Tobacco SPECIALIZED AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRICAL AND BRAKE SERVICE Thus is our only business, not a side line. We have the latest type machines ond know how to put your car, truck or tractor in first class economical work- I Ing order Stop nn or phone our shop and make a date to have your equip- ment put in top notch shape for summer work before the rush season. I Connor Ignition 8' Battery Service 2I6 DUNDAS ST, WOODSTOCK PHONE 2485 Ninety THE ORACLE KING'S Candy Sodas -U Ice Creanw SAN DWICH ES WOODSTOCK - INGERSOLL I 'E i ROOMS MEALS BANQUETS :Wien-J Conznzszciaf clfofsf I5 Graham St. K , , , i ipfczzcz QYQQECI Hoff! I26 Graham ST. I PHONES 2850-I-2 I I SMITH FURNITURE CO. I Furniture, House Furnishings, Floor Coverings, Draperies and Blinds I Our Aim EVERY CUSTOMER . , . A SATISFIED CUSTOMER I i I Dundas St., Woodstock, Ont. Phone I57 RElIABlE ELECTRIC SAlES 8. SERVICE lINIITED ORVAL CHAMBERS 84 SONS I I New Motors Used Motors Phone I578 REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES 41 Reeve St. Woodstock, Ont, THE ORACLE Ninety-One The Young Women's Christian Association The Young Women's Christian Association covers a wide field. Its objectives include the provision ot means tor health, fun, development of initiative, selt expression, triendliness and the ability to participate in group activities. Members are always encouraged to develop their initiative in working out their own plans through group thinking and action. MALABAR COSTUME CO. g St, W, Toronto Costumes For All Gilbert and Sullivan Operas THEATRICAL MAKE-UP Send For Catalogue 305-7-ll Kin means typewriters, There are more Underwoods in schools because there are more Underwoods in offices. Good positions await Underwood-trained typists. Eh! Compliments of 6 VERLAN Nine,Y4-wo THE ORACLE