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THE SICKLE
VOLUME XX

. . . . . APRIL, 1948

Published Annually by the

Brandon College Students Association
at Brandon, Manitoba

Engravings by

Brigden's of \Xlinnipeg Ltd.
Printed by

The Sun Publishing Co. Ltd., Brandon

STAFF
PETER HENDRy

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Faculty __________________________ 7
Students

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Organizations

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Ath let ics __________________________ 43
Functions

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Adverl~ing

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A Message
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Dr. Trueman

It is a pleasure again to have the opportunity of speaking, through
the columns of the Sickle, to the students of Brandon College. I have no
"message" of significance, which can be crammed into the narrow space
of a paragraph. All I wish to do is to extend hearty greetings to the
College, and best wishes for continued success and prosperity. I have
enjoyed more than I can readily say the associations I have had with
your President and Staff, and the one or two occasions upon which I
have had the honor of meeting the Students. As I leave Manitoba it is
with a very warm satisfaction that I recall the courtesies and the co-operative attitude of all members of the University family.

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From the Editors
It would be quite unfitting to allow the Sickle to be printed without

extending a word of appreciation to all those who have in any way
aided in the publication of this book. That space does not permit the
listing of all their names is no indication that their contributions in time
and energy were not gratefully received.
Much is owed also to the many business firms who aided the Sickle
,taff-to the photographers, engravers, and publishers whose assistance
has been invah.jable.
We of the Sickle staff hope that our work has not been in vain. If
we have succeeded) in some measure at least, in portraying, in the short
space of sixty pages, enough of college life to serve each student as a reminder of the many happy associations and experiences of the past year
-if we have done that, we shall indeed feel well rewarded for our efforts.
We realize of course, and indeed would be the first to point out that

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this publication has many limitations and that much which could have
been done has not been done, and while we feel that we have done our
best under the circumstances, we nevertheless look forward hopefully
with all students for better things in the future, not only in the field of
publications but also in all other branches of college activity.

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.... No pleasure is comparable to standing on
the vantage ground of truth.

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A. H. FOSTEn, B.A., M.A., B.D.
ProCessor of Classics and Religiou.s
Studies

E. .4.. BlRKINSHAW. B.Se.
ProCessor of Mathematics

H. S. PERDUE, B.A., M.A .• Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Geology

B. THOROARSON. B.A.
Assistant Professor of Enl>llsh and

W. H. BEXTON, B,A.

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Mathematics

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E. PERRY, B.f\ .. l\1.A.

W. WONG. B.Se.. M.A.
Assistant PrOres!or of Physics

Professor or English

E. C. SAVAGE, B.A., M.A.

Assistant Professor of Economjcs

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H. V. KIDD. B.Se., !\l.Se .. Ph.D.
Prore.s~r of Chem:stry

w. G. DINSDALE, B.A., D.F.C.

PublIc R':lI:\t1ons-on leave of absence

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G. II. 1\1ACNEILL. B.A .. M.A.

Instructor In French

D. A. !\lITTON, B.A.
Tns~ruclor in History

R. M. SIMMONS, B.A., B.Th., B.D.,

S.T.M.
Instructor in Philosophy and Sociology

C. A. KITSON. B.A.

E. Z. KOESTER, B.A.

Instructor in Chemistry and Physics

Lnstructor In French and English
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K. 1\1. CAMPBELL. B.A.

S. P. DAURACII, R.N., 1\1.8.£., R.R.C.

Secretary to the President

Dean or Women

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Bursar-Registrar

MRS. N. D. MIDDLETON
Dietitian

C. A. BUSBY, B.A.
Instructor in French

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Music
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MISS PEGGV
lIARPE. B.A.
A.T.C.l\t.

l\lRS. SOPHIE McDONALD
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!\lRS. MARY SMART
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MRS. MARJORIE KITSON
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1\1.188 ZENELLA KOESTER
A.T.C.l\l.

MUS. MAE SELWOOD
Teacher of VIolin

ISABELLE MILLS

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.... To follow knowledge, like a sinking star,
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The Class of 1948
PROFESSOR W. H. BEXTON
CARL BJARNASON
LOIS DICKEY __ __

Honorary President

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Class Hymn
We leave the glory of thy halls
Our Alma Mater fair.
May we uphold the noble lamp
Of wisdom lighted there.
A fuller knowledge of this life
And truth we've gained from thee,
That peace and honor shall prevail
For all humanHy.
Oh Alma Mater faithful still.
May we sing unto thee,
A song of praise and gratitude
In all sincerity.
The future calls us to our task
What e'er that task may be.
Wi th hope and courage in our hearts
We face it fearlessly.
Our contribution to mankind
Though it be great or small,
Will show our willingness to serve
In answer to the call.

Class Yell
Rick, rack, we're gay.
'48 everday.

Brick, brack, we'll stay,
'-18 all the way!

Class Colors
Maroon and silver-grey.

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The Class of 1948
Though four years have passed the membership of class '48 remains
almost as large as when it began its history in 1944. This seems somewhat
unusual, but the changes that have taken place during those years are of
no lesser degree than those undergone by any other graduating class.
With six original members remaining we form a class of thirty-one, all a
little proud of our quantity, and of course-most of all, our quality.
It can truthfully be said that '48 has rendered its full share of strong
and enthusiastic support to all phases of college activity. In so doing we
have not only provided leadership, but have gained for ourselves a wealth
of experience in student affairs and a deep friendly understanding of those
with whom we have been associated.

Hard work has brought us considerable academic success, but time
has still been found for the display of talents and abilities which '48 members possess in abundance. There will be lasting memories of our atWetes
and of the musical talent of those participating in such successful productions as "Trial by Jury".

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The time has come for us, as the graduating class, to thank our honorary president for his support of, and interest in, the Class of '48, and
for us to express a humble gratitude for all that our Alma Mater has
done. With our class motto, "Knowledge conquers" in mind, we look
eagerly toward the future, the years of increasing responsibility in which
we shall try to make some contribution for the betterment of mankind.

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GORDON MACLEOD

MARJORIE ANOnEWS

CARL BJARNASON

CARL BJARNASON

Brandon, Man.

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.Arts: lowa State College debate '46·'47, president Debating Society '47-'48, class president.
'47·'48.
Mature. responsible. and considerate. Carl is a natural for leadership. An able speaker who
has been invaluable to the Debating Society. Vitally interested in world alTairs.

MARJORIE ANDREWS

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Arts: Co-cd Hop COll1miuee '47-'48. basketball.

Her cheerful and enthusiastic nature has made her a genuine friend to many. As well as
Marj is on the staff at the Y.W.C.A. and is well known tOl" her work among
the young people of Brandon.
3.ttt~nding college,

GORDON MACLEOD

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Brandon, Man.

Sickle Editor '45-'46, Class President
Debating Society '46-'47, Debating Society

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'46-'47. Managing Editor Quill '46-'47, President
ExecuU\'e '47-'48.
A resourceful student especially interested in the social sciences. AbiUty to express hlmselI
effectively has been a valunble asset to the Debating Club.

HARLAINE BOYD

HARLAINE BOYD

LOltNE COOK

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Brandon, Man.

Arts: Chapel choir. French Club, Social Science Club,
A conscientious student, quiet and friendly, Often seen in the library poring over reference
books,

LORNE COOK

Virden, Man.

Science: Major Production '45-'46, co-convenor of formaJ '47-'-18, Glee Club, athletics,
A conscientious student who has contributed much to college activities, His vocal talents
have greatly aided Glee Club productions while his athletic prowess has blossomed forth in
many branches of sport.

DOREEN KITE

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Rapid City, Man.

Arts: Honor Society, secretary Lit. Board '44-'4.5, member Clark Hall Council '45-'46, nead
Clark Hall Council '47-'48, treasurer Main Executive '45-'46, co-editor Handbook '45-'46, coconvenor of formal '47-'48,
A Quiet, conscientious wOl'ker "DOI'ie" shines in all her subjects. A scholarship winner,
She has been ardently interested in all college activities.

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LOIS

JACK MUIRHEAD

DICKEY

!HARY BUZINSKI

LOIS DICKEY

Crandall, Man.

Science: Honor Society. secretary Publications Board '45-'46, treasurer Publications B')3rd
'46-'47, secretary Lit. Board '46-'47, Arts Banquet Committee '46-'47, Initiations Co=nmittee
'47-'48, Class social convenor '47-'48, athletIcs.
A willing and energetic member of the a.C.S.A. for the past four years-her charming
:;mile as well as her contributions to the success of student activities will be greatly missed.

JACK MUIRHEAD

....................... Griswold, Man.

Arts: Major Production '45-'46, Manager Finance Board '46-'47, Residence COlwell '47-'48.
A friendly co-operative member of the student body whose wide exoerience has been
helpful and who always has maintained an active interest in student welfare.

MARY BUZINSKI .

Melaval, Sask.

Science: corresponding secretary S.C.l\l. '46-'47, Arts Banquet Committtee '45-'46, Initiations
Committee '46-'47, Glee ClUb, Social Science ClUb, bowling, tennis.
Always willing to lend a helping hand-a natural for "joe" jobs. A born scientist with a
3pecial flair for geology. Has taken an active part in dramatics and all college functions.

NQRI\IAN ROSS

NORMAN ROSS

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RONALD STACEY

Portag2 la Prairie, Man.

Science:
Quiet mannered and friendly, Norman is a real student. Outside interests occupy
his lime.

LOIS LAMONT

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Minnedosa, Man.

Arts: Debating Executive '45-'46, Arts Banquet Committee '45-'46, I.S.S. Commi~tee '45·'46,
French Club '46-'47, Co-ed Executive '46·'46, '47·'48.
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A good-natured participant in all college activities. Her ready wit and humor have been
valuable contributions to the Quill. A scholarship winner who doesn't have to devote all her
time to study.

RONALD STACEY
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Hamiota, Man.

Science:
A mature and hone:t thinker, an enquiring m:n:!. a true friend. As a student. serious and
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NORMAN MACLEOD

EUNICE HUNTER

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Brandon, Man.

NORMAN MACLEOD
Arts: Senior men's athletic representative '47-'48, bowling.

Has handled athletic affairs during the past year with his usual quiet efficiency. Always
helpful and dependable, a capable student.

EUNICE HUNTER

Brandon, Man.

Arts: Honor Society, class president '44-'45, treasurer Co-ed Executive '44-'45, secretary Lit.

Board '45-'46, secretary Co-ed Association '45-'46, Senior women's athletic representative '46-'47,
Lady Slick '47-'48.

Always charming and friendly, the gracious hostess of all our functions, Eunice has done
much in piloting our college year to its successful conclusion. Her sincerity and pleasantness
has made her a genuine friend throughout her college year.

Regina, Sask.

LEON PRICE

Science:
A true scientist at heart. Has given generously of his time in operating the college publiG
address system. An ardent student ever willing to lend a helping hand.

GARTH THOi\iAS

ROBERT BYRON

GARTH THOMAS

DON SIMPSON

Brandon, Man.

Science: Honor Society, Grad Banquet Commjttee '45-'46, '46-'46, treasurer Lit. Board '45-'46.
Secretary Finance Board '46-'47, Sigma Mu executive '47-'48, Chairman Lit. Board '47-'48.
Liberally endowed with that elusive ability for winning scholarships which he has done
with almost monotonous regularity. Sincerely friendly, always interested. in furthering student
activities.

ROBERT BYRON

.................... Brandon, Man.

Arts: Sigma Mu Executive '44-'45 '45-'46, Debating Club Executive '45-'46, Co-editor Quill
'45-'46, Ma.naging Editor Sickle '45-'46: Sickle Editor '46-'41, Manager Publications Board '46-'47,
athletics.
"Wally" possesses a genial charm and ready wit on aU occasions. Has displayed widely
diversified talents, His contributions to student publications have been of major importance.

DON SIMPSON

Brandon, Man.

Arts: Grad Banquet. Committee '46-'47, basketba.ll.
Affable, l'eliable, always eager to help in student activities. Has rendered considerable aid in
major productions,

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DAVID CORDINGLY

PAT ROWAN

DAVID CORDINGLY .

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Brandon, Man.

Science: Returning officer 1948 elections.
Most frequently found in the library. A true scholar who takes his studies seriously. Majoring in Physics.

PAT ROWAN

Brandon, Man.

Arts: corresponding secretary S.C.l\1. '45-'46. secretary Co-ed Executive '46-'47, social convenor
Co-ed executive '47-'48.
A reliable and friendly student, Pat will be missed by her many friends. A conscientious
wc:,ker especially Interested in social Ecience.

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Manson, Man.

Science: handbook advert!slng, hockey. residence council.
A ready wit and a keen sense of humor pervade Ray's quiet manner. A diligent student and

a helpfUl lMend.

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KENNETH KNIGHT

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Estevan, Sask.

Arts: Social Science Executive '44-'45. '45-'46, '46-'47, QuUJ Starr '44-'45, Sickle Starr
'45-'46, Manager Board of PubUcations '45-'46, Debating Club Executive '44-'45, S.C.l\1. executive
'44-'45.

Endowed with a social consciousness and a gift for effective expression which have been a
boon to the Quill and Sickle. Friendly. helpful. always Interested In student problems.

ANGELA THOMPSON .............................................................................

Brandon, Man.

Arts: French Club '45-'46, '46-'47.
A jovial and cheerful personality-her bubbling smile is always present. Her great love is
her music in which she is not only profoundly Interested but also highly talented.

WILLIAM ISAAC

Stayner, Onto

Arts: (Western). Debating Club Execulive. I.S.S. executive, Variety Show.
A newcomer who h3S made many friends at Brandon. His linguistic ability added life to
debating club and student meetings. Dramatic possibilities were revealed at college Lit.

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ERLE STINSON

FRANK HUMPHRIES

Robson, B.C.

Science: Honor S<')clet)', treasurer athletic Board '43-'44. '45.'46, secretary Finance Board
t<I.'45, Senior Stick '47-'48.
A conscientious and willing worker. a willing worker who always has college interests at
heart. As Senior sack has been a steadying Influence on college activities dUring the past year.

MARY TERRELL

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Winnipeg, Man.

Arts: Athletics.

Energy and drive re[lectcd in all activities esoccially in the line of soort. CheerfUl and willing.
her sunny smile has added much during her college years. On the staff at the Y.M.C.A. she is
kept busier Ihan most.

ERLE STINSON

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Science: Senior men's athletic rC!>rcscntative '45-'46, diving instructor '46-'47. interested
in all athletics.
A familiar [igure who has worn th~ blue and gold in nearly every branch of athletics.
Continually dis9lays an easy-going. likeable manner. Interested in geology.

JACQUELINE FLEl\fiNG

BEATRICE PUE

ARTHUR l\IACMURDO

JACQUELINE FLEMING

........... Minnedosa, Man.

Sclencc: Major Production '45~'46, scnior women's athletic representative '47-'48, basketball,
bowling, curling.
An enthu~lastic sports woman, "Jackie" Is known to all by her quick wit and readine::s
to take part In all activities. Her vim and vigor in college athletics will be missed by her
fellow stud en' s.

ARTHUR MACMURDO

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Arts: Signia !.\tu executive '45-'46. Debating SOCiel)' executive '45-'46, '47-'48, Social Science
executl\'c '46-'4i, bowling,
Frank, friendly, and co-operative, Mac possesses an astonishing ability (or getting into
iCrapes. A wIde variety of interests make him one of the most entertaining you could find.

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Arts: ChalJcl Choir, President French Club '46-'47, Social Science Club '46-'47, Llts '45-'46,
'46-'4i.
Quiet and reserved she is profoundly Interested In her studies, especially sociology. Her
friendly smiles will be missed in the halls of Brandon College.

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The Thorough Thoughts of Thoreau
(Carl Bjamason)
Probably no writer or thinker ever mode more profound observations on the mad
scrambles of the human species, than did Henry David Thoreau. "The mass of men", he
said, "lead lives of quiet desperation, Men are becoming the tools of tools," Despite the
fact that Thoreau made these observations on the strange antics of the people of a
century ago, his conclusions apply more aptly with every passing year.
The poet of Walden declares that human being3 have the uniquely human trait of
placing the greatest importance on the things that matter least, and "by a seeming fate
called necessity, they are employed, as it says in an old book, laying up treasures which
moths and rust will corrupt, and thieves break through and steal." And we might also
add, which will be neither used nor buried with us. He liked the idea of the early Mexicans who burned their possessions every fifty years, lest they learn to worship them
beyond their \"orth.
In the Bigger-and-Better philosophy of a certain country, we too have allowed some
things to grow out of all proportion. "Let man take time for the most trivial deed, even
though it be but the paring of his nails." Most of us are too prone to worship a thing
for its mere size, as though size in itself were of the least consequence. "There is nothing to wonder at in the pyramids", remarks Thoreau, (las much as the fact that so many
men could be found degraded enough to spend their lives constructing a tomb for some
ambitious booby, whom it would have been wiser to have drowned in the Nile, and
then given his body to the dogs."
There is a story told that Thoreau threw away a paper-weight because it required
dusting. How little patience he would have had for the time, labor and expense that
we 1948'rs spend on those frills which we seldom if ever, use or enjoy. "The cost of a
thing", he argued, "is the amount of what I will call life, that is required to be exchanged for it." All of which may be very poor business, but is nevertheless, very good
sense.
For after all, "the grand necessity for our bodies is to keep warm." Beyond the
requirements of fuel, food and clothing, the body itself needs little. And speaking of
clothing, "it is an interesting question how far men would retain their relative rank if
they were diverted of their clothes."
But what, we may ask, did Thoreau leave of special benefit to college students? In
the first place he hinted at choosing a curriculum with the two-fold purpose of utility
and beauty. He was not so fortunate in a choice for himself, for "to my astonishment,
I was informed on leaving college that I h"d studied navigation'" Secondly, Thoreau
would remove some of smugness and snobb"ry of youth, with the simple treatment of
manual labor. "The scholar may be sure thot he writes with tougher truth for the calluses on his palms."
Finally this strange combination of poet, philosopher, and practical thinker left us
the happy combination of an idealism with its head in the clouds but its feet on the
ground. "If you have built your castle in the air, your work need not be lost. Now put
a foundation under them."

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Class '49
Honorary PresidenL

President.....

PROFESSOR B. THORDARSON

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STEVE SYMBALISTY
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BOB STEVENS

Three quarters of our life at Brandon College is history now and we
have become more aware than ever of the unusual spirit, energy, and
humour of our class. Perhaps we grow a little sad as we realize that the
day when we must part is drawing nearer, but we know that we shall
always retain many pleasant memories of our associations here at college,
and of the organizations and activities in which we played a part.
This year our class has been particularly active. In sport, 49'ers have
participated in almost every field and members of the class also added
greatly to the Lit. We were ably represented at the Froncon at Lawrence,
Kansas. The class has played a large part in college publications as both
Quill and Sickle were the work of third year students. In fact there has
hardly been any branch of student affairs which has not felt the influence
of the class of '49.
At elections we were called upon to provide leadership for the coming year and we are confident that those chosen by the student body are
capable of guiding us to even greater heights in our final year at College.

Class Yell
Crasher! dasher! with a scream!
Men of mould, we're on the beam.
Swinging, singing, that's the sign,
We're the class of '49.

Class Colors
Dark Green and Gold.

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On Ambition
Of late I have become definitely convinced that it is of the utmost importance to
college youth to possess ambition. When you have an objective in life you need no
longer worry about those annoying people who want to know exactly what your objective is. When you have ambition you have an answer to the inevitable "And what
are you planning to do with your education?" You're set. No more stealing along back
alleys. No more waiting till sundown before appearing out of doors. You can face with
a clear conscience all those who persist in supposing that you naturally would not be
taking your course for lack of something better to do. The acquiring of an ambition
is a small price to pay for your very freedom.
And then when you have an ambition you can truly feel on an equal basis with
your fellow men. No more staying in nursing an inferiority complex.
Ambition increases your social stimulus value. People are impressed when they
hear someone speak in terms of goals in life. Their inner selves, which are constantly
seeking a more exalted level, take vicarious satisfaction in the heights which your self
has realized. This in turn produces more self-confidence. "There goes a man with ambition"-pride surges through you. All through the possession of ambition.
The really handy thing about ambition is that your importance increases in direct
proportion to it. The larger it is, the greater is your influence. When you consider that
realization of your ambition is relatively unimportant new vistas are revealed to you.
You can aspire to the mayoralty of Minnehaha if you wish. As long as fate doesn't place
you in the uncomfortable position of having to run, your secret is safe and your status
quo maintained.
If the men-readers will allow a slight digression in favor of the women-readers,
I will take a small flight into fancy. It is an established fact that some women, their
ambitions turning into obsessions, have developed psychoses. At first glance this may
not seem significant. But consider. There you are with your nice little psychosis. Someone advises that you go to see a psychiatri3t. You go to see a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist is young and handsome. Even if this situation does not at length develop into
marriage, you at least have a plot for a novel. Either way you win.

In view of the advantages mentioned, I am sure that all of you are seriously considering acquiring ambition. As long as you don't concentrate on the realization of it,
your ambition can do you no harm. If you feel your ambition growing, be sure and
consult a psychiatrist-I believe there are many women in the field today.
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Class of 1950
PROFESSOR B. THORDARSON

Honorary President

JOE CORDINGLY

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VAL TRENT..............

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As class '50 leaves Junior Division it is with a sense of pride in the
fact that the talent and energy of its members have contributed much to
the activi ties of the year.
Space will not permit us to list all our accomplishments of the year
and it would be unfair to select anyone as all important. Perhaps, however, Lit. Night stands out as one of the highlights of the year and in it
the class of '50 played a major role. Besides supplying the director for the
entire show we staged a very colorful and very successful minstrel show.
On the social side of life members of our class helped organize such unforgetable parties as the Harvest Cabaret and the Valentine Dance. We were
again represented in athletics, especially so in hockey, but also on the
basketball squad and in bowling and curling events. In addition almost
every major board or executive in the college felt the benefit of second
year opinion.
We feel that the experiences gained this year in enterprise and cooperation have been a reward in themselves and that in them the foundations have been laid for even greater achievements in future years.

Class Yell
Zoot suits, reat pleats,
We're the class that's hard to beat.
Rhythm rockers, smart and nifty.
Shout it out, the class of fifty!

Class Colors
Maroon and White.

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It has been a long road from the days when we were a few scattered colonies
facing a powerful southern neighbor to independence and world recognition as a national
power. Our fathers came from many lands and hewed a nation from a wilderness of
bush and rock and swamp and prairie. The story of their struggle for self-government,
the vision and courage of the Fathers of Confederation, our growth from sea to sea
and across the barren wastes of the Arctic, and finally, our participation in two world
wars, reads like a fantastic dream. So, when on the 1st of January, 1947, the new
Canadian Citizenship Act came into force, formal recognition was given to a young
nation which had grown up. True, we might be a people of diverse racial origins, but
we had one common bond of unity. We were all Canadians-citizens of an independent
nation whose voice had been heard and heeded at the council tables of the world.

Although much has been accomplished the problems remaining are numerous and
perplexing. Many people are bitter and disillusioned and thrashing about blindly in
search of a solution to these problems. The responsibility rests on the young people
today who are fortunate enough to be attending our colleges and universities, and who
have had the opportunity to rise above and see beyond the intolerances and idiosyncrasies
which beset our national life, to step forward and assume the badly needed leadership
in forming sound policies and unbiased opi nions, in our cities, towns and countryside.
To do this they must keep abreast of the times, they must continually search for ways
and means of bettering the lot of themselves and others; and if they do, surely, let us
pray, that from somewhere among them will rise national leaders that will carry this
nation to even greater heights of strength and respect in our own eyes and in the eyes

of the world.
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Class of 1951
MR. C. KITSON

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lVEY GRAHAM

Social Convenor

Although with a smaller enrollment than usual-fifteen students as
compared with last year's forty-one-First Year has managed to hold their
own in every aspect of college life. We have contributed the Co-ed Queen
plus several players to both basketball and hockey teams. We participated
in bowling and curling and played our part in the Variety Show as wei!.,
First year was well represented at the Junjor Division Tally-Ho, one of
the most successful parties held this year.
In all, it is rather a far cry from that day last fall when we entered
these halls as a group of rather bewildered freshmen. Under the leadership of our very fine executive we have gained recognition as a class and
now look backward with a sense of satisfaction on our accomplishments
of the year. We feel now that we are definitely a part of Brandon College
and look forward to our future associations with it.

Class Yell
'51. '51!
We're the ones behind the gun,
Are we smart? You can tellWe're the ones who shout like ...
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Grade Twelve
MR. C. KITSON..

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CATHERINE HANNAH

President
Social Convenor

·We of the Grade Twelve class look back on a year of fun and good
fortune. The memories of the abuse and injustice received from the seniors
during the Freshman Parade last autumn were soon erased and we have
since come to regard ourselves as an important part of the student body.
The class has been well represented in most activities but especially
so in athletics. The larger part of the girls basketball team was drawn
from our ranks while male members of the class appeared in the men's
hockey and basketball squads. In addition, Grade Twelve strongly supported bowling and curling events. On Lit Night we presented a pantomime HAnd the Curtain FeU)' with Lois Kennedy, Doreen Fedoruk) Dorine
Dennison, Jerry Jerrett, Ken Warren, Ken MacPherson, and Don Macbean
taking part. This pantomime was later presented at Earl Oxford school.
Looking back, we can sincerely say that we have truly enjoyed the
activities of the past year. We feel that we have contributed our full share
to student life and many of us are looking forward to next autumn when
we shall be able to play an even greater part in the affairs of the college:

Class Yell
'51, 51,
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The Main Executive
The Main Executive is composed of the officers outlined below and is primarily responsible for all affairs of the Brandon College Student Association.
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phries, Senior Stick, and Eunice Hunter, Lady Stick, has carried out its tasks efficiently.

As well as all ordinary business of the Association, several other activities have been
undertaken, such as the insuring of the college public address system, the enquiry regarding insurance for the student body, the selection of college sweaters and an official
college crest, and, most important of all, the approach made to the board of directors
concerning the future welfare and expansion of the institution.
It is hoped that the Main Executive for 1948-49 have a happy and a successful year.

Members of the Main Executive during the past year were: Frank Humphries, Senior
Stick; Eurnice Hunter, Lady Stick; Professor Birkinshaw, Honorary President; Florence
Lyons, Secretary; Lloyd Henderson, Manager, Finance Board; Gordon Sefton, Treasurer;
Iris Boyd, Manager, Board of Publications; Pat Hill, President, Student Council Movement; Norman MacLeod, Senior Athletic Representative; Garth Thomas, President, Literary Board; Carl Bjarnason, President, Class '48; Steve Symbalisty, President, Class
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This year, under the efficient management of Lloyd Henderson, the Finance Board
once again handled successfully a very large budget, and once again showed a surplus
rather than a deficit at the end of the year. Although this year's budget was slightly
smaller than that of 1946-47, it was larger in proportion to the number of students,
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The members of the retiring board include: Professor E. Savage, faculty advisor;
Lloyd Henderson, Manager; Graham Judson, secretary; Jodie Donohue, Lit Board; Margaret Crowe, Athletic Board; Lome Scott, Publications Board; Gordon Sefton, assistant
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It has generally been agreed that this has been a most successful year for sports
at Brandon College and much credit is due the Athletic Board for outlining such an
active program.

Under the efficient management of Norman MacLeod all branches of athletics carried out tlieir activities in a very successful way. Perhaps the most outstanding success
was that gained by the men's basketball team who chalked up an undefeated record in
the local city loop as well as a very successful campaign in inter-collegiate competition. In hockey, Brandon College Caps continued their winning ways and for the second consecutive season have hung up their skates without receiving a single setback.
Deserving special mention was the enthusiastically supported inter-year hockey league
which carried out a very successful schedule during early winter. Finally, a system of
athletic awards was adopted with the intention of giving increased recognition to those
students who excel in sport.
Reviewing the events of the past year there is much to indicate that athletics are
once more coming into their own. The best wishes of the retiring board go to their
successors as they assume the task of carrying on the sports program.
Members of the Board for 1947-48: Norman MacLeod, Senior Men's AtWetic Representative; Jackie Fleming, Senior Ladies' AtWetic Representative; Myrna McConnell,
Junior Ladies' Athletic Representativ.e; Margaret Crowe, Secretary-Treasurer; Eunice
Hunter, Lady Stick; Frank Humphries, Senior Stick; Mr. C. Kitson, Faculty Member;
Dr. H. S. Perdue, Faculty Member; Dr. J. R. Evans, ex-officio member.

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Once again the Publications Board has successfully accomplished its three-fold task
of bringing forth a Handbook, a Sickle, and a bi-monthly Quill. Much credit is due to
Iris Boyd for her superb work of organizing and guiding the board in spite of the
many burdens placed upon it by severe financial limitations.
The members of the board look back on their year's work with a sense of satisfaction, and while they realize that many improvements can still be made, they feel
that much has been accomplished and that the measure of success attained has truly
rewarded them for their efforts.
The prospect of purchasing a printing press for next year's publications holds out
the hope that bigger and better things will be realized next year.
Present executive: Iris Boyd, Manager; Barbara Cromarty, secretary; Lome Scott,
treasurer; Frank Humphries, Senior Stick; Eunice Hunter, Lady Stick; Marj. Fleming,
co-editor Quill; Jody Donohue, co-editor Quill; Pat Beggs, Advertising Manager; George
Redgate, Circulation Manager; Pat Magnacca, Handbook; Catherine Hannah, Handbook;
Peter Hendry, Sickle.

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The Literary Board
This board, designed with the intention of promoting cultural interests among the student body,
has provided outlets for a considerable degree of
activity during the past year. True, some lines of
activity, such as the Major Production had to be
curtailed, but efforts in other fields more than made
up for this lack.
Perhaps. the highlight of the year's work was the
radio broadcast presented each week by the students
during second term. The programs featured musical
productions by the Glee Club and Music Faculty
and discussions sponsored by the debating club.
Another very successful enterprise was the Variety Show presented to the public in the City Hall.
Planned and prepared in only three short weeks the
show was truly a credit to the talent and enthusiasm
of the students who participated and to the organizational ability with which they were directed.
In addition, considerable effort was expended in
Glee Club and Chapel Choir work and also in connection with the Debating Club. The members of the
Lit Board feel that much progress has been made
and wish the succeeding board the best of fortunes
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The Student Christian Movem.ent
The Student Christian Movement has had a very successful
year with many notable events and speakers, and with an unusual
amount of interest shown by the student body.

Pat Hill

During Christian Faith week, first term, Ted Scott, secretary
of the S.C.M. at the University of Manitoba led us in a group of
discussions on the significance and meaning of the Christian faith.
Close contact was maintained with the Student Christian Movement
at the General Hospital and several fine fellowship gatherings were
held.
The Kansas Conference on tlChristian Frontiers" was another
important event, especially for the seven college members able to
go. They met with two thousand other delegates from all parts of
the world and heard inspiring addresses by Christian leaders from
every coun try proclaiming the strength and hope of Christian faith
in every field of life. On their return the delegates took part in
church services, gave talks to various groups and organizations in
the city, and led in a panel discussion at the college.

Among the outstanding speakers who stressed the S.C.M. were:
Miss Eunice Pyfron, Dr. J. G. Endicott, and Miss Hilda Benson,
while notable Brandon citizens such as Rev. J. Flagler, Mr. E. J.
"Curly" Tyler, and Mr. J. Donaldson also led in group discussions.
The S.C.M. executive for this year has been: Professor Simmons, Faculty member; Pat Hill, president; Harold Kemp, vicepresident; Ken Knight, recording secretary; Eleanor Murray, corresponding secretary; Marian Little, treasurer; Lloyd Henderson,
study group convenor; Rev. Ted Scott, executive secretary.

The Glee Club
First term saw the revival of the Brandon College Glee Club,
an organization which has been more or less dormant during recent

years. Under the capable leadership of Professor Mitton and the
Club President, Lloyd Henderson, an enthusiastic group spent a
ple~sant hour each Sunday and Wednesday afternoons giving voice
to many old familiar airs. At a considerable number of the practices Miss Davies very kindly gave her assistance.

Lloyd Henderson

The Glee Club contributed its talents to the College Lit. held
in the City Hall and also was featured in three of the college radio
broadcasts during second term. In all members of the Glee Club
derived great satisfaction from their efforts and sincerely hope that
others gained as much enjoyment from listening. With a sense of
satisfaction with their activities of the past year the members of
the Glee Club are now looking forward to even greater successes
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The Debating Club
This year, in the absence of inter-collegiate debating, the efforts of the Club were
largely occupied with providing the opportunity for as many students as possible to
take part in some form of debating activity, and in this respect it is felt that much has
been accomplished.
A great deal of interest was shown in the two "Mock Parliaments" which the Club
sponsored during second term. These were designed with the purpose of instructing
students in the principles of parliamentary procedure as well as giving them practice
in public speaking. Questions both of the lighter nature (Should the "New Look" be
abolished) and of the more serious sort (the establishment of compulsory military training) were discussed and the hotly contested debates and close decisions were evidence
enough of the lively, enthusiastic support which students gave. Leading the various parties in these debates were Dorine Dennison, Finlay Campbell, Gordon MacLeod, and
Herb Dunn.
The Debating Club also played its part in the "Brandon College on the Air" series
with Carl Bjarnason leading a round table discussion on the topic "The values of the
humanitarian as opposed to the purely scientific education." Upholding the liberal arts
education were Gord MacLeod and Pete Hendry, while the scientist's point of view was
presented by Ron Stacey and Bob Stephens.
Encouraged by the increased amount of student interest and support the Debating
Club anticipates a broader field of activity next year.
Executive: Carl Bjarnason, president; Bill Isaac, secretary; Art McMurdo and Gord
MacLeod, committee members.

International Relations Club
The International Relations Club is a world-wide student organization sponsored
by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. The Brandon College branch was
re-organized in March 1947 when plans were made for this year's activities.
The objective of the organization is to create in its members a real interest in
world peace. This, it is hoped, is brought about by the careful study of the problems
and interests of the various nations of the world.

Other advantages of membership are the weekly U.N. reports and other valuable
literature received by the Club. Allotments of the latest and best books of international
importance are received twice yearly. In addition club members have the opportunity
of attending annual regional student conferences.
This year, the LR.C. at Brandon had a very active and interesting program. At the
regular meetings papers on topics such as Russia and Communism, the Palestine question, etc., were presented by members of the club, with lively discussions following
each presentation. On two occasions guest speakers were introduced.
In view of the present world situation we feel that the LR.C. should play an important role during the ensuing college year.
Present executive: President, Harold Kemp; secretary, Darcy Bell; Gerry Sanders
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The Co,Ed Association
It is with a sense of pride that the Co-ed Association reviews its activities of the
past year. Ably guided by our Lady Stick, Eunice Hunter, the Association did much
in fostering a spirit of unity among the co-eds and in maintaining a high degree of
interest in college affairs and activities.
The highlight of the year, as far as the co-eds were concerned, was the Co-ed At
Home held in Club 33 on November 14. Our Social Convenor, Pat Rowan, did an excellent job of making the party a success and it was generally agreed that this was one
of the best functions of the year. In a smaller way the co-eds rendered another service
as the cups and saucers used in the Canteen were provided by the Association. In all,
the co-eds feel satisfied that they played their part in making the college year a success.
The executive for the past year has been as follows: Honorary President, Miss McNeill; President, Eunice Hunter; Vice-President, Lois Lamont; Secretary, Elva Cook;
Treasurer, Eleanor Murray; Social Convenor, Pat Rowan; Quill Reporter, Marjorie
Fleming.

Sigma Mu
The Sigma Mu or Mystic Order of the Jilted Knights, is an organization comprising all male members of the College. Its object is to promote a feeling of co-operation
and understanding among the male students. It serves as a means of uniting the male
student body and from this, much may be accomplished.
Its two main activities during the past year were the organization of the Hallowe'en
party and Installations. One of the most-enjoyable parties of first term was the masquerade held at the Normal school. Decorations, program, etc., arranged by the Sigma
Mu, all aided in making the evening a success.
Few will forget the wild-west, woolly saga presented by the Sigma Mu Installations, where, at Old Van Evans' ranch, a gang of rustlers headed by "Handsome Lou"
Perdue, and his associates were rounded up and defeated in a desperate gunfight. New
elections were held and the results announced, telling us of whom our 1948-1949 Main
Execu ti ve consisted.
Congratulations go to the executive: Prof. Mitton, Honorary President; Don Irwin,
President; Reg. Milburn, Vice-President; Garth Thomas, Secretary-Treasurer; Fin Campbell, Social Convenor, and all those who aided them in any way. We wish the best of
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This year was a very successful one in the hockey field for the College. It saw the
Brandon College Caps go through their second straight undefeated season, and it also
saw the introduction of inter-year hockey.
The Caps opened their season against the Carberry Intermediates and despite a
three goal effort by Lome Cook were held to a six all tie. The second game took the
form of the annual hockey excursion, where, backed by a hundred rooting students
and sparked by Ron Morlock, the College skated to a thrilling 6-5 victory over the Souris
squad. The final game took place at Virden where a short-staffed blue and gold crew,
spearheaded by Campbell's six-goal effort, racked up a convincing 15-8 win.
Don Sumner guarded the net for the Caps again this year and was provided with
a formidable rearguard of Stinson, Thomson, and Colthard. Playing-coach Fin Campbell
centred the first line with Irwin and Scott while Cook, Moffat, and Morlock saw action
at Souris and Wally Askew was always available as sub-goalie. Mr. Kitson was team
manager and Fred Foo looked after equipment. Individual honors went to Fin Campbell who collected sixteen points during the season. Sutherland and Moffat, with eight
points each tied for second.
In inter-year competition, Lome Cook's fourth year squad took the title, edging out
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Basketball
Basketball enjoyed a very successful year at Brandon College in
1947-48 in both city league and inter-collegiate competition. In the city
league teams were entered in both men's and girls' divisions. Under the
capable coaching of Curly Tyler, the men's team came through league
play undefeated while Johnny Miller's girls' squad also had a fair measure
of success. With both teams the inability to obtain adequate practice
periods hindered their full development.
With the resumption of inter-collegiate basketball on its former scale
Brandon College fared very well. Home and home series were played with
United College, Regina College, and the North Dakota School of Forestry
at Bottineau. Brandon was successful in defeating both Regina and United
but went down to defeat at the hands of the superior North Dakota squad.
It is hoped that these series will be continued next year and that they
will meet with ever greater success.

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The Brandon College five-pin bowling league completed competition
late in February when playoffs took place among the four teams which
qualified during the regular season.
The schedule was divided into two halves and the team amassing the
highest total in each half advanced to the finals. These were the teams of
Ty Thompson, Gordon MacLeod, Don Irwin and Jack Mills.
After a stiff playoff which took two weeks bowling to decide, Ty
Thompson and his squad of Norm Ross, Garth Thomas, Peggy Stephen,
and Val Trent were edged out of the championship spot by Jack Mills'
team of Reg Ebberling, Jean Lowry, Marg White, and Jerry Jerrett.
High average for the season was Bob Byron with 233 and runner-up
Norm Ross maintained 221. Jackie Fleming led the way among the women
with 157 and Peggy Stephen was next in line with 154. High singles were
Byron's 349 and Shirley Pentland's 296.

Curling
Twelve rinks composed the College Curling Club this year, and two
draws a week were held at Brandon Curling Club. Draws were in charge
of Jack Muir with each rink curling six games.
Three rinks ended up in a first place tie each with five wins and one
loss. These rinks were skipped by Frank Woodmass, Bruce McNeely, and
Don Sumner. Next came Lome Cook and Jack Muirhead who lead their
rinks to four victories. Rinks skipped by Russ Kalakailo and Harry George
each had three wins, while the foursomes of Jack Muir, Max Ditchburn,

and Ernie Shaw ended up the season with two wins apiece. Hard luck
went to Fred Foo and Alex Stibbard each with a lone victory. In all,
curling provided an outlet from which all the participating students gained
a great deal of fun and enjoyment.
A college rink of Jack Muirhead (skip), Harry George, Frank Woodmass, and Ernie Shaw, played a friendly game at Virden but came back
on the short end of a close score.
Another college foursome of Don Sumner (skip), Harry George, Frank
Woodmass, and Harold Moffat showed up well in the Brandon Bonspiel
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Departing from the traditional freshman
initia tion parade with its boisterous pranks
and stunts, students of Brandon College
Thursday, September 25, staged a parade
lampooning various aspects of college life.
The parade was accompanied by a sound
truck over which a running commentary was
broadcast.
One group depicted students from first to
fourth year and a marked intellectual and
physical deterioration was evident in the
male members as their studies progressed
while the girls apparently thrived on higher
education, acquiring a husband and family
by the time the fourth year rolled around.
Another group provided a page from the
history of the College showing a typical day
at Clark Hall in the year 1918. The day began
with a physical culture period and ended
with an evening "date". Costumes of 1918
vintage were worn by the participants.
In a commentary on current events the
"common man" was seen laboriously drag·
ging a float along the street while its occupants, the Big Four, were busily engaged in
doing nothing.
An ancient automobile was the carriage
for the Freshie Queen, Doreen Knowlton, and
her ladies-in-waiting, Marilyn Jones, Lois
Moore and Elsie Antonation. A second car
carried the senior and lady sticks, Frank
Humphries and Eunice Hunter.
Iris Boyd, a second year student, was in
charge of the parade.
The day was climaxed by Reception held
in Club 33. The evening of dancing was highlighted with the crowning of the Freshie
Queen by Dr. Evans. Credit should be given
Florence Lyon for a capable job of convening, Lois Lamont and Gilbert Phillips for
decoration and lunch arrangements, Fin
Campbell for a first-rate M-Ceeing chore, and
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((Lit Night"
As announced by scantily-clad Master of Ceremonies, Bill Isaac, an informal Ii terary production was presented in the City Hall on February 4th. Opening with "On To
Victory" sung by a number of students and led by the attractive cheer leaders the evening's entertainment was light and fast-moving, leading up to a colourful climax.
Variety proved pleasing. A brain-teasing or brain-tickling Quiz Show by the greater
and lesser wits of Third Year satirized the advertising of patent medicines. An interlude
of music provided a popular pause, followed by a "Darkie Jamboree" of Second Year,
whose minstrel-show, wit, fine singing and skillful tap dance numbers revealed talent
and training. A pantomime, "And the Curtain Fell", by Grade Twelve succeeded the
the Second Year contribution. Smooth production and excellent timing resulted in a
worthy pantomime. A dramatic interpretation of a popular song, "Across the Alley from
the Alamo", enlightened the audience as to First Year's ability. Two numbers, "An Old
Fashioned Garden", and "When Day is Done", were beautifully rendered by the Glee
Club. An interesting insight into the leisure moments of the ladies was the result of close
observation by several male members of Fourth Year as they presented a true-to-life
play entitled, "If Men Played Cards as Women Do". Our co-eds presented us with
beauty and gracefulness in a rhythmic dance enhanced by delicate pastel gowns and
subdued lighting provided an appropriate setting for Miss Elva Cook who sang "Alice
Blue Gown". A second number by the co-eds, "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes", met with
additional applause. Musical and vocal numbers completed the program with the entire
cast participating in the grand finale which included the singing of "Alma Mater", "Hail
Our College" followed by the college yell, "Hippi Skippi" and the national anthem.
It was an evening enjoyed by all. Splendidly directed by Lome Scott, the cast gave
of their best, and the able impersonations by the Master of Ceremonies added to the
production, which, being the result of much effort and planning deserves a hearty
"thank you" for a noteworthy contribution to the college year.

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At 8.00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, the student body gathered in the Chapel to watch
the 1947-48 main executive perform its last official duty. Formalities were speedily dispensed with and the meeting was adjourn~d.
The audience sat in suspense until Sigma Mu presented their never-to-be forgotten skit, "Strange to the Range or Is Ma Saddle Red". Students had sweet revenge
on "Five by Five" Thordarson 1 llQueenie" Darrach, and "Handsome Lou" Perdue as
well as the rest of our faculty, who seemed to find great amusement in seeing themselve so depicted. At the close of the skit the successful election candidates were announced and in an impressive ceremony the retiring Senior and Lady Sticks handed
their symbols of office to their successors.
The company then adjourned to the dining room where dancing and auctioning
of election signs filled out the remainder of the evening.
Successful candidates were: Senior Stick, Steve Symbalisty; Lady Stick, Marjory
Fleming; Manager of Publications, Pat Beggs; President of Lit. Board, Lome Scott;
Secretary of B.C.S.A., Joyce Tinline; Senior Men's Athletic Representative, Don Sumner;
Senior Women's Athletic Representative, Marg. Crowe; President of S.C.M., Eleanor
Murray. Graham Judson was chosen as treasurer of the Main Executive and Professor
Savage was selected as Honourary President of B.C.S.A.
Congratulations everybody! With you at the helm we look forward to a very successful 1948-49.

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The Graduation Banquet
The annual banquet in honor of the graduating class was held on March 3 in
the Prince Edward Hotel. The guests were welcomed by the host and hostess, Laurence
Dixon and Marj Fleming, then passed through the long reception line to the sumptuous
dinner a waiting them in the dining hall.
The toast to King and Country was made by Toastmaster Bob Stephens '49. Steve
Symbalisty '49 proposed the toast to the largest graduating class in recent years and
Norman Ross '48 made a fitting response. Dr. Evans then presented certificates of nomination to the Honor Society of Brandon College. A piano solo by Frank Woodmass
provided a musical interlude followed by a toast to Alma Mater given by Miss Elsie
Hamilton '46 which was ably answered by Professor A. H. Foster. The toast to "Our
Ladies" proposed by Bruce Haskins '51 was charmingly acknowledged by Miss Gerry
Sanders. The program closed with the song and yell of the graduating class.
The remainder of the evening was filled with dancing with Charles Koester as
master of ceremonies. The evening was truly enjoyed by all and provided a fitting
climax to the year's activities.

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Sometimes I wonder, why it is given to the human mind to remember so much, why
memory is gifted with the tremendous ability for recollection-Every moment of one's
life is there, someplace, and guides one's thinking in all the little decisions which have
to be made, and in the larger incidents too.
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And now you're wondering what I'm remembering, what I'm thinking of. I ar.:
thinking of many things, a very wonderful year is now drawing to a close:
"Like as the waves make toward the shore,
So do our minutes hasten to their end."

At the beginning of the year my thoughts were something like W. E. Henley expresses
in the following:
"Where forlorn sunsets flare and fade
On desolate sea and lonely sand
Out of the silence and the shade
What is the voice of strange command
Calling you still, as friend calls friend
With love that cannot brook delay,
To rise and follow the ways that wend
Over the hills and far away?"
Discovering others too, wondered "What is the voice of strange command," I ceased
to worry about that small incident. And then I remember I was disappointed at first,
that many of the pepole I met here, did not seem to have any idea, what particular
goal they wished to achieve in life. But since I have decided, if one doesn't know what
to do in life, what better place could you stray to, than a College Residence. For here
you learn tolerance and respect for others-the ties of home, wealth, clothes, etc. seem
to slip away, and each person has to stand or fall, solely upon his or her own merits.
But you say, what about the academic work. Ah yes, the professors. They often
find us dreaming"Lost on
A pleasant sea
Afloat in a magic boat."

But as a girl once wrote of her professor:
"She said, I dreamed in classWho would not dream?
... Poor cheated class, that heard but Chemistry."
And now I hear a professor retaliating, "They work to pass, not to know; and outraged
Science takes her revenge. They do pass, and they don't know." However, realizing that
book knowledge is only a part of our education, as regards actual life and living I
hope you understand or at least try to understand, why this seemingly questionable
procedure is so often carried out. And now as I let my imagination glide into the years
ahead, I hope you as well as I may think of this College, as one person thought of
her mother:
"She taught us by her life serene
What faith and hope and love could mean,
The common claims of brotherhood
Tha t riches are not always good.
She dwelt among us calm and wise
And looked at life, with kindly eyes."
The principles upon which one is going to act, are being moulded during one's College
years-and the experience of having them take shape is a very wonderful one. But let
us not blind ourselves to the reality of life, to the fact that it is sometimes grim and
austere. I'm sure if we realize this now, we will remember our College days. as something worthwhile and not as something useless and difficult to apply to actual life.
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CHREST'S
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The trustees of the War Fund of the Brewers and Hotelkeepers of
Manitoba offer thirty Scholarships to be held in the academic year 19481949. Fifteen Entrance Scholarships of the value of $150.00 each have been
provided for students resident in Greater Winnipeg, and fifteen Entrance
Scholarships of the value of $350.00 each for students resident elsewhere
in Manitoba. The scholarships may be continued, with the same value, for
a second year, subject to the satisfactory progress of the holder in the first
year of studies.
The Scholarships are tenable in The University of Manitoba or in any
one of the Affiliated Colleges. The holder may register in a regular University Course in Arts, Science, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Architecture,
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Eligibility of Applicants
The Scholarships are open to Manitoba War Veterans, not otherwise
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Phone 2432

830 Rosser Ave.

\Varnen's, Misses'
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DRY GOODS
Phone 4244
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BRANDON

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1608 Princess Ave.

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Phone 3210

NEALE, STOTHARD
& CHAPMAN

AND ALL DAY SUNDAY

PLmmING and HEATING

Manitoba Telephone System
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LIVE TO EAT
OR
EAT TO LIVE

2365 - 2366

Transportation Co. Ltd.

ing direct to you, eliminates
enables us to defy competition
when quality is considered.

MITROU'S
836 Rosser Ave.
BRANDON, MAN.

YAEGERS
FURS LTD.
BRANDON,

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Kullberg's

You don't learn this in college ... but
you benefit a great deal if
you know it .

for
Furniture

THAT WE EVER RELAX 0 R EFFORTS
TO BRING YOU THE SMARTEST IN
FASHION, BEST IN QUALITY AND MOST
SATISFACTORY SERVICE.

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Furs from the Trapper and sellfour middlemen's profits, which

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MacArthur

THE YAEGER LABEL in a Fur
Coat is your assurance that you
haven't bought a bill of expense

114-118 Ninth se

Phone 4009

DR. JONES
For the Utmost in Value Shop at

Clement Block
PHONE 3898

CHRISTIE GRANTS
DEPARTMENT STORE

PHONE 3932
FOR 24 HOUR SERVICE

Phone
3435

808 - 816
Rosser Ave.

Central Taxi
Air Conditioned

Heater Equipped Cars
All Passengers Fully Insured

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Travel in Low-Cost Luxury
Whether you travel tcn miles or a
thousand, to Winn.ipeg or Vancouver,
you'iI enjoy Greyhound service.
More miles per travel dol·

lar . . . more convenience
and satisfaction on every
trip.

ON YOUR NEXT TRIP

lu,q~
Relax in the soft, comfortable seat
of a luxurious Greyhound SuperCoach and enjoy the scenery along
the way, relie\'ed of driving cares.
Frequent se"'ice is timed to your
convenience. VJ the cost of driving.

EASV on tlte Budget, tool

FOT fltll infonnation see JOUT local
Agent OT write the TTat'el BUTeau,
Union Bus Depot, BTandon.

LAMENT OF A DISILLUSIONED
JOURNALIST
To all our dear subscribers who receive with such elation
Their copy of the Sickle from the
Board of Publication,
We send sincerest greetings from the
members of the staff,
And hope you get full value for
your dollar and a hail.
(Yes we know you paid two dollars,
but the rhyme we needs must
keep

And for fifty measly pennies-why,
poetry is cheap.)

We trust you'll like our effort and
within its pages find
Some truly worthwhile memories
of the year just left behind.

But the time has come to leave you,
for the deadline swiftly nears.
So we gather up our copy from
amidst a flood of tears.
Yes--editing is thankless-you get no
trophies or no cups;

Great West Life
Assurance Co.

]ERREIT'S
PHOTO~ART

STUDIO
115 TENTH ST.

PHONE 2574

A pleasant thought to contemplate
when writing oIl one's sups.
Thus we reach another ending of the
Sickle's working day,
For the scissors and the glue pot
are neatly stacked away,
And the editor escorted to a safely
padded cell,
From whence he screams in anguish, "Let the Sickle go to
press'"

Clever College
Fashions

J. H. DONNELLY, Branch Mgr.

at

Phone 2718

W. ]. Creelman
& Co.

Your fu ture is our

Quality Footwear
Since

business today

1898

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YOU GET QUALITY AT
REASONABLE PRICES
WHEN YOU PURCHASE

Lumber, Builders' Hardware,
Paint, Insulating materials, Sash
and Doors. Cement, Paper, Coal
and \-Vood. from

For the Best in

TAXIS· BUSES

Ltd.

PHO 'E

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LUMBER
BUILDI G SUPPLIES

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Lumber Company
Limited

MacArthur

117 - 14th Street

2nd Street and Rosser Ave.

Transportation Co. Ltd.

BRANDON, ~IAN.

Phone 3.333

Phone 4225-Brandon

LIFE ASSURANCE DOLLARS
WORK FOR YOU AND THE NATION
They develop industry and expand business.
They bujld homes and schools, and modernize [arms.
P. A. FINCH, District Supervisor

Recreation
Bowling
Alleys

A. D. EVANSON-Agents-D. C. GOODE

UThe Home of the

SUN LIFE OF CANADA
"Plan Your Future Today"

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College League"
122 . 10th Street
PHONE 4642

CO GRATULATIONS
To the Graduating Class

AT ANY TIME OF YEAR AND FOR ANY
OCCASION YOU WILL BE ALWAYS AT
YOUR BEST with Clothes Dry Cleaned at
"RUMFORD'S".
They will come back to you Fresh, Clean and Bright as New.

YOUNG LADIES!
Remember, you don't
have to be Ufirst" in class
to be llfirst" in fashion.
Visit-

BRANDON'S SUNSHINE LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING PLANT

"FIRST IN FASHION"

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Student: Does the new baby like
you, Professor Wong?
Prof. Wong: Like me? Why he
sleeps all day while I'm away at work
just so he can stay awake at night
to enjoy my company.

CANTEEN CANDlDS:
It takes a cagey woman to control

SICKLE ADVERTISERS
DESERVE YOUR SUPPORT

the beast in a man.
Marg Gerow: You can have the new
look-I'll take the old gleam.

Box Bros.
Ltd.
Operating

QUALITY HARDWARE
STORES

Compliments of . . .

ROBERTSON'S
DRUG STORE
PHONE 3021

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Whatever Your Career • • •
Electricity Will Be Your Efficient Assistant.
Whatever career you choose you will find
electricity an efficient assistant tirelessly
working to speed your success.
If store management is your goal, you will
find electric lights effective in making sales.
If law or school tcaching is your choice yOll
will need good lighting to protect your eyes
while studying. If your plans include an
early marriage you will welcome the assistance of electric appliances to minimize the
drudgery of housework and increase the
comfort of your home.

Electricity contributes not only to your
comfort but to your success.

The Manitoba Power
Commission
Your Hydro . .. Use It

STUDENTS ARE
ALWAYS WELCOME
at the

UNITED
GRILL
flRestaurant of Finer Foods"
So when meeting out
Meet at the Grill
33 10th Street
PHONE 3877

Prof. Birkinshaw; Mr. Campbell, I
think you would ,benefit more from
your lectures if you got morc sleep.
Fin: Well just give me time-I've
only been to one class yet this morning.

Mrs. Danach: Have a good time at
the party Marjory, and be a good
girl.
Marj. White: Well, Mrs. Darrach,
you'll have to make up your mind.
Finch: Would you like to see a
model home?
Warren: Glad to. What time does
she quit work?
Marj: (after prolonged shouting at
a hockey game) Gee! I seem to be
getting hoarse. I must have lost my
voice.
Dixon: Don't worry, you'll find it
in my left ear.

Support the Brandon Merchants Who
Made This Year Book Possible

PATRONIZE SICKLE ADVERTISERS
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IF YOU DEPEND ON LUCK
Remember There's Bad Luck Too!
It is not a bit of use imagining that all you have to do

is to just sit around waiting until something good turns

up - Things don't happen that way - It is true, however, that lncky days do come but most often as a
reward for hard work and honest endeavour. There
are no short cuts to real success.

QUALITY PRINTERS

SUN PUBLISHING C'? L~

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BOOK AND
WORK.

PRINTERS
BOOKBINDERS
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PAPER RULBRS

A SPECIALTY

PUBLISHERS OF THE BRANDON DAILY SUN
Western Manitoba's Only Daily Newspaper
READ IN OVER 6,000 HOMES

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