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This early spring issue begins with articles on spring activities such as maple syrup production (sugaring off), brooding baby chicks, and spring care for orchards. Published in this issue is Dr. Creelman's travel diary of his journey through Australasia and the Orient. Other articles pertain to the College's short course in agriculture, a history of the Vineland Experimental Farm, and agricultural education in public schools. Campus articles encourage students to patronize the Co-operative Supply Store and a report on the annual meeting of the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union. Campus news reports of the athletic activities, the O. A. C. ex-students banquet, and the carnival. The Alumni column lists the O. A. C. and Macdonald Institute graduates of 1914 and their current residence, as well as, students who have enlisted in the military and other alumni activities. The Macdonald Institute column reports on the activities of the Y. W. C. A., fundraisers for the war effort, women's athletics, and the winter promenade. While the Locals column provides campus humour. A pioneer industry Gleanings from a trip to Australasia and the Orient Why spring care of the orchard? Baby chicks Agricultural short course The Vineland Experimental Farm Co-operation in advertising The Experimental Union Agriculture in public schools in 1914 Editorial Athletics College life Alumni Macdonald Locals advertising

The two themes of this summer issue are the effects of war on O. A. C. students and several student's experience with agricultural education. Of interest is an article on how a woman teacher became interested in teaching agriculture at the Rama Indian School. Agricultural education articles cover such topics as disseminating agricultural research to farmers, the experience of teaching at a rural school, and tending the school garden during the summer. Other articles address the improvement of farm homes, interior decorating for the homemaker, and the profitability of a successful farm manager. Wartime themed articles include the benefits of an athletic life, the challenge of increasing food production during periods of high unemployment, and the growing list of students on the Roll of Honor (war fatalities). One student shares their experience as an agricultural researcher. The Alumni column includes obituaries, military letters from the front, and a photograph of the O. A. C. members of the Princess Patricia infantry. The Macdonald Institute column reports on the Macdonald elections. While the Locals column provides campus humour. God and the Farmer A little talk on athletics How I became interested in agriculture Improving our farm homes Getting information to the farmer Pictures and how to hang them Teaching in the rural school Care of school gardens during summer vacation Absorbing the unemployed on the farm The student on the experimental department The first class farm manager Editorials Alumni Macdonald Locals Wanted a Man The Kaiser's Dream The Flies' Revenge Summer school for rural leaders textbook list advertising

This issue introduces the students to the many activities and campus organizations available at the College. Articles include a student's perspective on schoolteachers, the development of rural telephone service, and the annual report on the Ontario Agricultural College. Agricultural articles pertain to farm poultry, seed cultivation at the O. A. C., and community agricultural education. Other agricultural articles address the preparation of poultry for the winter and determining soil moisture on a farm. Profiled in this issue are the student organizations that include the Union Literary Society, the Philharmonic Society, the Athletic Association, and the Student Co-operative Association. Wartime articles highlight the Red Cross Society's appeal to Canadian farmers, the O. A. C. alumnus who is the chairman for the Red Cross Society, and the necessity of transporting foodstuffs to England. The editorial welcomes the new freshmen. The Alumni column includes wartime correspondence from the front, and alumni updates. The Macdonald Institute column reports the Macdonald graduate's list. While the Locals column provides campus humour. The Man Who Wins A little journey among the school ma'ams Farm poultry The Literary Society An opportunity Telephone development and the farm Philharmonic Society Athletics Helping the community through the school A Red Cross appeal to the farmers The farmers and the Red Cross Society Preparing for winter Soil moisture determinations The Student's Co-operative Association Feeding London Ontario agriculture Editorials Alumni Macdonald My Boyhood Pantaloons A Lazy Chap Locals advertising

This issue begins with the "Country Boy's Creed" about how rural life surpasses city life. The agricultural articles pertain to the profitability of field drainage, raising Ayrshire dairy cattle, and the dairy industry in Nova Scotia. An interesting article extolls the use of the automobile on the farm and its value of providing farmwomen with greater independence. Horticultural articles provide details on the management of apiaries and starting seeds for the garden. Other articles address the annual meeting of the Canadian Produce Association, agricultural education in rural schools, the potato industry in Ontario, tracking winter animals, and the Norfolk County agricultural short course. Mrs. George Smith provides a summary of the 1914 White Paper of England that outlines the communique preceding England's declaration of war against Germany. Other agricultural articles provide a history of egg incubation and a report on the Edinburgh Agricultural College. Campus news reports on the history of the Cosmopolitan Club, student athletic activities, the inter-year debates and public speaking contest, and the student concerts. The Alumni column includes entries of enlistments in the military and other alumni activities. The Macdonald Institute column reports on the activities of the Y. W. C. A. and women's athletic activities. While the Locals column provides campus humour. The Country Boy's Creed Does drainage pay Ayrshires at home and abroad The dairy industry of Nova Scotia The automobile on the farm Spring management of the apiary Summer flowers for the farm garden from seed The Canadian Produce Association A glimpse of our new rural school The potato industry in Ontario The tracks in the snow The Norfolk County short course A summary of the White Paper of England Reminiscences of memorable excursions from the Edinburgh Agricultural College The Cosmopolitan Club Incubation Editorial Real Friends Athletics College life Alumni Macdonald Locals advertising