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This mid-winter issue begins with a travel diary of a student's journey through the Scottish Trossachs. The highlight of the issue is the success of the Conversazione and its theme of India. A student contributed a humorous piece on traveling salesmen, while another student presents the debate over the seminar method of teaching at the college. The Literary Section reports on the Canadian Author Evening with the speakers addressing the significance of Vimy Ridge. Toronto's debating team visits the campus with a challenge of speaking without "sprouting a whisker" -- saying "er" or "um" while speaking. Campus news provides updates on the numerous banquets and dances, campus humour, and the production of "Arms and the Man". The Macdonald Institute column contains a poem regarding the Conversat, a humorous "letter home", and news about the new recreation room in Mac Hall. The agricultural article pertains to the College's acquisition of Kerry Hill sheep. The athletic column reports on the various athletic team results. The Bits O' Bronze lecture was on the history of agriculture in Upper Canada. The Alumni column contains alumni updates and changes to the graduate list. The Macdonald Alumnae column reports on the teaching of household arts in Toronto public schools and alumnae updates. Editorial As I recall the Trossacks The travelling salesman Round the world in two hours Our seminar system Our inquiring reporter The East comes to the Conversat Cranial contortions Mother Nature strains a point Literary section Whiskers and other weighty matters On the Misguided World College life Macdonald news Conversazione 1937 Letters to the editor Kerry Hill sheep introduced to Canada O. A. C. sportsfolio Alumni news Macdonald alumnae changes to the graduate list advertising

The highlight of this issue are the Christmas examination results. An alumnus shares his 1931 story as a stowaway. The Minister of Agriculture spoke at the College's Short Course banquet. Award winning essays are included in this issue. The College hosts the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union annual meeting for another year. Agricultural articles pertain to the nematode damage on Ontario farms, and the latest research by the different college clubs. Campus news comments on New Year's resolutions, student humour, and a delegate's impression of the National Conference of Canadian University Students. The Literary highlights are the theatre productions on campus and in town, and campus club meetings for the Socratites club, and International Relations Club. Wintertime photographs are provided in this issue. Athletic endeavors include basketball, boxing, wrestling, hockey, and swimming. The centrefold features photographs from the farm mechanics Short Course. Alumni news reports on the advancement of many alumni, provides alumni updates, and changes to the graduate list. The Macdonald Alumnae column contains marriage announcements and the results of the chain letters. This issue does not contain a Macdonald Institute column. Editorial Stowaway Voyage Minister of Agriculture speaks at Short Course banquet Bronze medal essay Annual meeting of the Experimental Union College life Some backwoods philosophy Literary highlights O. A. C. sportsfolio Something Farm mechanics at the Short Course Making university history Alumni news New problems for Ontario farmers Macdonald Alumnae Changes in graduate list Results of Christmas Examinations, 1937 advertising

This issue begins a new school year with a welcome to the new students and warnings regarding the initiation activities. Agricultural articles pertain to the Soil Survey of Ontario, weather conditions affecting wheat production in Western Canada and the Fourth International Grasslands Congress. Option trips taken in the students' senior year are highlighted. Option trips included excursions to New York City for the Landscaping students, the Eastern States for the Fourth Year trip, and Central Ontario farms for the animal husbandry students. Noted in this issue is the success of the O. A. C. Dairy Judging Team. A review of the Oak Gardens Theatre comments on the beautiful location at Niagara Falls. Campus news provides an update on the Student Christian Movement, the college yell, and student customs. Photographs are provided of some of the student representatives and the new freshettes at Macdonald Institute. The Macdonald Institute column addresses the Annual Macdonald Tea and a welcome to the juniors. The Literary news includes book reviews, the rules for the campus literary competitions, an explanation of the International Relations Club, and a brief mention of John McCrae's involvement on campus. The athletic column contains results of the field day, track and field meet, and rugby games. Alumni news provides alumni updates. The Alumnae column comments on chain letters, numerous marriage announcements, and alumnae updates. Editorial Soil Survey in Ontario Option trips Landscaping at Large Fruits and vegetables Animal husbandry travels O. A. C. Dairy Judging Team wins 6th place at Eastern States Exposition Wheat and the weather in Western Canada Oak Garden Theatre Toward a broader horizon Editorial etceteras Lament College life Macdonald news Fourth International Grassland Congress Literary section Department of English bulletin O. A. C. sportsfolio Alumni news Macdonald alumnae advertising

This issue begins with an article about the history of Red Fife Wheat from its origins in Galicia to its importation to Peterborough. Agricultural articles pertain to the dietary benefits of human consumption of rye and timothy grasses, and continued research in soil nutrient depletion. Other articles include the presentation of A. T. Christie's Victorian medals to the Ontario Agricultural College. An alumnus continues his 1931 story as a stowaway. The English column addresses the use of proper English and the origin of the Little Theatre Movement. While the literary column provides book reviews, an account of the Canadian Author Lecture by H. Napier Moore, and the composition of epitaphs. The athletics column reports on the results of the competitions in basketball, swimming, hockey, boxing, wrestling, and fencing. In the Macdonald Institute column a student describes the O. A. C. campus to foreign students, there are also accounts of the "Feminine Section of O. A. C., and a tally of the food consumed in the dinning hall. The highlight of the campus news column is the Conversazione of 1938 and the social events of the season. The O. V. C. column provides updates of the joint social events between the colleges on campus. A new column - the Club News, reviews events for each of the animal husbandry, field husbandry, dairy, horticulture, and biology clubs. Alumni and Alumnae columns provide alumni updates. Editorial Land of the first Red Fife kernel A. T. (Dad) Christie gives keepsakes to President of farm college So now we eat grass Stowaway voyage Chemistry department attacks soil depletion Department of English bulletin The Origin of the Little Theatre Movement O. A. C. sportsfolio Literary highlights Macdonald news This life of ours College life Conversazione Hands across the highway Club news Alumni news Macdonald alumnae Graduate news advertising

This issue comments on the lack of attendance at the annual book fair. Agricultural articles pertain to agriculture in South Africa and Angola, a German agriculturalist's perspective on agriculture in Ontario, and interest in the International Plowing Match held in Fergus, Ontario. A specific article highlights Jack Miner's nature conservation with his bird sanctuary in Guelph. Campus news reports on a few new campus representatives, the student initiation, various dances, and campus humour. The literary section addresses the campus debates and theatrical production of "You Never Can Tell". The English Department's bulletin explains the college motto, proper etiquette, and penny dreadful. The athletic column reports on the track meet, soccer, and rugby. The Macdonald Institute column provides an announcement on the new food laboratory, Halloween Dance, and Homecoming. Alumni news reports on faculty changes and alumni updates. This issue does not contain an Alumnae column. Editorial The South African runs a farm Agriculture in Angola Dr. Friedrich Sohn, Berlin, looks at Ontario A ploughing match, interested? College life Introducing to you The holiday of the gods College capers Literary section Department of English bulletin O. A. C. sportsfolio Macdonald news Homecoming weekend Alumni news Assisting nature advertising

For the students, the highlight of this issue would be the Christmas examination results. The editorial is regarding students who miss lectures. Agricultural articles pertain to the history of the McCormick-reaper, agricultural practices in China, the necessity of the Welland Canal for exporting wheat, and seed requirements for the spring. Other articles address how a proper diet could contribute to a longer life expectancy, the science of brewing alcoholic beverages, and a travel diary of a student's visit to Edinburgh. Posted in this issue are the new rules for the College Royal competitions. The literary section contains the news of the Union Literary Society, changes in the faculty, and a proposal for a universal common language. The Macdonald Institute column includes student humour. The photographs for the centrefold are of travels through the Rockies. Campus news reports on the success the O. A. C. had at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and the research conducted by the Ontario Agricultural and Experimental Union. The sports section highlights the various athletic endeavors of the students. The Alumni column contains alumni updates. The Macdonald Alumnae column reports on the 1935 Class Reunion. Editorial All to build a binder Chores in China Believe it or not Agriculture without science - home brewing College Royal 1937 The grain lane to Europe A ramble in Auld Reekie Literary section Macdonald news College life An ideal for the farm Glimpses Mid peaks and pines Letters to the Editor College winnings at the Royal Experimental Union meets Time to consider seed requirements O. A. C. sportsfolio Alumni news Macdonald alumnae S. C. M. notes Results of Christmas Examinations, 1936 Graduates whose addresses are unknown advertising

The agricultural articles in this issue pertain to banana production in Jamaica and Danish co-operation. Included are reports from the students who qualified for the Danforth Fellowship agricultural trip and the O. A. C. meat judging team. College life provides student humour. Campus news includes an update on the college band, campus election results, and the Fourth Year party. The Literary column contains news on the campus debates and the co-op concert. The Macdonald Institute column interviews students on their reasons for attending Mac and provides a summary on the Home Training Centres in Ontario. The athletic column reports on the results for the soccer, football, hockey, basketball, and swimming teams. Alumni news includes a profile of the Class of 1902 and alumni updates. The Macdonald alumnae column urges alumnae not to break the chain letters, and provides alumnae updates. Numerous changes to the graduate list are contained at the end of the issue. Editorial Bananas versus corn and cabbages Some Third Year Man will get it! O. A. C. Meat Team ranks high at Chicago Glencaledon Farms College life Literary section Macdonald alumnae O. A. C. sportsfolio Optional analysis Alumni news Macdonald news general index 1937 Department of English bulletin Changes in graduate list advertising

This issue's editorial comments on public opinion toward the inevitability of war. The agricultural articles pertain to coffee production in Tanganyika, propagating chrysanthemums, selecting a camera for agricultural research, and Canada's wheat. The Minister of Agriculture provided an article that commends the practicality of the two-year farm course at the Ontario Agricultural College. Two articles pertain to innovations: one on "magic bullets", or cures, for viruses, and the other on engineering. This month's English column addresses punctuation. The athletic column reports on the annual athletic banquet and the teams results. Campus news highlights College Royal, the theatrical productions, and the Student's Co-operative Concert. The Macdonald institute column comments on the art of studying, the senior homemaker banquet and dance, and the debates. The centrefold provides highlights and photographs of the College Royal winners. The Ontario Veterinary College column contributes updates regarding the fraternity Omega Tau Sigma, the vet student's college yell, and the second year dance. The Alumni column reports on the alumni events, the sons of O. A. C. fathers, and alumni updates. The Alumnae columns provides marriage announcements, an alumna's letter, and alumnae updates. Completing this issue are various club reports and a C. O. T. C. update. Editorial Our neighbours in Tanganyika The chrysanthemum Practical farm course commended Choosing a camera for agricultural work Magic bullets Department of English bulletin Canada's wheat The engineer and his brain products O. A. C. sportsfolio Literary highlights Rural dramatics Macdonald news College Royal champions The prize-winning exhibits and best livestock showman College life The Vets Alumni news Macdonald Alumnae Letters to the editor advertising