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This issue's agricultural articles pertain to controlling houseflies, caring for the mare and foal during foaling season, an explanation of soil surveys, utilizing weed seeds for poultry food, and the soil requirements for tobacco. Other articles include the place of the school in the rural community, the future of agriculture after the war, and the Silver Black Fox industry. Campus news reports on the results of the elections for the college organizations, and the results of the baseball games. The Macdonald Institute column provides an account of the life of a Mac girl during Easter week. The Alumni column contains a list of new enlistments in the war, and updates from O. A. C. soldiers. The house fly The mare and her foal The soil survey The place of the school in the rural community Agriculture and Empire The Silver Black Fox industry The value of feeding weed seeds to poultry for crate fattening Tobacco - the selection of types - soil requirements The Speed By Night Editorial Alumni Athletics College life Macdonald Locals

This expanded issue contains agricultural articles regarding Aberdeen Angus cattle, improving the profitability of poultry production, results of the O. A. C. livestock sale, neglect of the farm apple orchard, a report on the Conference of Potato Growers, and an outline of the stock judging trip by the senior class. Other articles include the advent of powered milk, how to increase Canada's food supply, the potential in farming in Western Canada, and famous Christmas days in Canadian history. This issue printed the winners of the O. A. C. Review's competition in short stories, poetry, photographs, and cartoons. Wartime articles include the rules and regulations of sending food to prisoners of war, and tile drainage during wartime. Campus news reports on the new Union Government's immigration bill, the success of the production of The Cricket on the Hearth, and the results of the athletic teams for rugby, baseball, basketball, and track. The reinstituted Query column answers agricultural queries. The Macdonald column reports on the creation of a chapter of the Daughters of the Empire, and women's tennis tournament results. The Alumni column is extensive in this issue with the listing of the Honor Roll, a list of the alumni killed in the war, and the military addresses of the seniors on active service. The Aberdeen Angus as a breed The personal factor in poultry-keeping Christmas Live stock sale at the O. A. C. Germs Christmas days famous in Canadian history Rules and regulations regarding the sending of food to prisoners of war Powdered milk Tile drainage in wartime Another side of greater efficiency The future of the farm apple orchard Report of Conference of Potato Growers and Specialists Notes on Western Canada Stock judging by fourth year "Ag." men Editorial Go, My Son! Alumni A Yule-tide Greeting College life Athletics Query Macdonald Locals

This issue's agricultural articles address the unprofitability of poultry diseases, the Farm Management Survey, the 1917 corn crop in Western Ontario, prospects of farming as an occupation, the economics of food waste, and purchasing winter cattle feed. There is a wartime article regarding the Organization of Resources Committee. Campus articles include a welcome from the Union Literary Society and news regarding the student labor issue, and the initiation of new students. The Macdonald column reports on the Mac Hall initiation. Alumni news contains alumni news of the war, alumni updates, and a military letter. The work of the Organization of Resources Committee Poultry diseases responsible for big national loss The Farm Management Survey Western Ontario's 1917 corn crop Annual Review competition A Thankful Heart! The handling of celery Farming as an occupation "Pernambuco next stop!" The Union Literary Society If waste were eliminated Buying cattle feeds for winter use Editorial Alumni Athletics College life Locals Macdonald

This issue's agricultural articles pertain to the need to export surplus dairy products to foreign markets, the winter care of sheep, cold storage of fruit, improving egg production with a protein diet, feeding cattle destined for market, and the quality of butter. The editorial addresses the new conscription law and military exemption. Campus new reports on the various student receptions, the At Home promenade, the Union Literary Society meeting, and the field day results. The Macdonald column highlights the endeavors of the Macdonald class of 1917. The Alumni column features a military diary by George Spencer, as well as, marriage announcements, and updates on military service. The export dairy trade Winter care of sheep Precooling and cold storage of fruits Protein for laying hens Feeding stockers A passing art The Soldier's Idol Editorial Alumni Athletics College life Macdonald Locals