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___rllMr. Stewart said he was paying special attention at the Peabody Institute4 to chamber music and to providing facilities for amateurs to get together to playquartets.Among the many striking costumes we noted the special respsendence of thatworn by Healey Willan. We understand it was his own composition; in modo antico,we suppose.FORTHCOMING DATESThe January and February dinners will be held on the last Saturday ofeach month - January 29th, and February 26th.DR.A. Y. JACKSON LEAVING TORONTOWe learn that Dr. Jackson is giving up his Severn Street studio and willlive and paint at Manotick, about fifteen miles from Ottawa. Here he will becloser to the scenes which he so loves to put on canvas. We are sorry we shallnot see him so often at the Club but wish him all happiness in the change.Paul Hahn recently had at the Club a guest, Mr. Walter Ideler fromHamburg, Germany. Mr. Ideler is a musician and composer and we welcome him toCanada.The Christmas Season is perhaps the busiest of the year for professionalmusicians. So many musical events took place in vwhich our members were concernedthat it would be impossible to detail them here. We should like, however, to referto a new work by Vaughan Williams, a Christmas Cantata "This Day". This wasgiven what was believed to be its first performance in North America by the Choirof the Metropolitan Church, directed by John Sidgwick with Gerald Bales at theorgan. The work was first given at the Three Choirs Festival, Worcester, Englandlast September.We must refer, too, to the annual Christmas presentation of Canon Ward's"Christmas Story", directed again by George Coutts, who is also responsible forsome of the musical settings.Wie are sure that members with a liking for chamber music will join thewriter in thanking the CBC for broadcasting a fairly liberal quantity of such musicat the present time. John Reeves, the CBC producer of the series, recently publishedin the CBC Times an interesting article entitled "The Friendly Art" fromwhich we quote: "I hope . . the series . . will be illuminating and encouragingfor the enthusiastic amateurs who delight in getting together to play, howeverbadly; these people are the very backbone of music. In a society which watchesbaseball instead of playing it, which supplants the vegetable patch with the groceteriaand has almost wholly abandoned conversation, our approach to the arts isbecoming dangerously passive. Time was when any educated man could read a score;perhaps we haven't progressed as far as we thought. Meanwhile it may not be entirelywise to take your fbur-year-old daughter to a concert of adult music - but

- -------_-~-~C:- ---4-at least you should give her a penny whistle.At the annual meeting of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts the followingofficers were elected:President: Hugh L. Allward Vice-President: Charles F. ComfortTreasurer: John Roxburgh Smith Secretary: Fred FinleyAcademicians elected:Associates elected:Peter Haworth, Painter; Fred Finley, Painter;Orson Wheeler, Sculptor.Bertram Binning, Painter; Grant Macdonald, Painter;Jean Home, Sculptor.Dr. Ed. Corbett is leaving on January 19th for Jamaica. He has been invitedby the University of British West Indies at Kingston, Jamaica, to go forthree months - January to March - to act in an advisory capacity in connection withExtension Work.The University was established in 1947 and, through its Extension department,serves Trinidad and British Guiana.The Club has received an interesting letter from an old member, known tomany . William A. Drake - who was formerly responsible for the designing of thescenery at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, and who went to the United States someyears ago. He is now teaching at Yale University in the Dramatic School, giving acourse in scenic painting. The school, he informs us, has a stage as large asthat of the Royal Alexandra. He did not see his many Club friends last summer, ashe usually does, on account of a fall which seriously injured him, which occurredin May. He hopes to be at the Club next summer and sends greetings to Bert Reid,Fred Challener, Walter Moorhouse and others./A HINT FOR OUR ACTORSDame Sybil Thorndyke, in her memoirs, says that actors do not improviseas much as they formerly did. She speaks of the time, fifty years ago, when shewas playing in Ben Greet's Shakespearean Stock Company. She noticed that one ofher fellow players always had handsome rings with stones to match his costumes.She asked him how he managed to have such an assortment of splendid jewellery.He said he would bring her some; and he did' He gave her a bag of gold-colouredpicture wire and half a pound of jujubes of many colours. "Just twist the wireround your fingers and stick the ends through a piece of appropriately colouredjujube - and be sure to lick the jujube as you go on the stage; that will make itshine", he said.pWe note that Cleeve Home has been engaged by the architects of the newImperial Oil Building to act as consultant, and will work with other Canadianartists in creating decorations for the interior.4 -

-5-Referring to the Boar' s Head barol, there may be a few members who, likethe writer, had not heard the following legend: "A student was strolling in thewoods reading his Aristotle, when he was waylaid by a wild boar. Quickly hecrammed the volume down the throat of the beast and choked him". Ever since,this near escape from death is commemorated by the members of Queen's College atOxford at their Christmas Dinner.STAFF CHRISTMAS GRATUITY FUNDCongestion in the post office before Christmas delayed delivery of thePresident's appeal for donations to the staff gratuity fund. In response to enquiriesfrom many members who received these letters late in the season, we arepleased to announce that the fund will remain open. This will enable thosemembers who overlooked the matter to make their contributions to this worthy fund.CHRISTOPHER WOOD'S ADDRESSitIf any member knows the present address of Christopher Wood, please sendto the Secretary, Harry Tedman, at the Club.SYLVAN RETREAT FOR HAROLD GULLYHamburg (Ont.) Stake: Happy New Year to our paid-in-advance subscribers and advertisers'May their tribe increaset We spent a Merry Christmas at home owingto the presence of a large flagon of apple-jack and the absence of the wife's relaticns.We were also highly gratified by the reception of a large number ofYuletide Greetings, all breathing the spirit of warm good will, and a number ofthem of original design and high artistic value. One of them came from our oldand cherished friend Harold Gully of the Arts and Letters Club, Toronto.Characteristically, it was unlike any other and highly entertaining. From it welearned that Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gully have moved from their former home in OldForest Hill Road and denned up for the winter in an apartment in 717 EglintonAvenue West. But in substance the Christmas card is an original colour-sketch(double spread) of their new hone near Port Carling on the shores of Lake Rosseauwhere the Indian River connects Rosseau with Lake Muskoka. The new home is aspacious house with a broad and hospitable verandah, supported by four stonepillars, illuminated by many picture-windows, a capacious basement studio, equippedthroughout with all modern conveniences such as and sb, forth, and situate on agentle'.slope overlooking the Lake with a fitting background of spruce, all in alla tidy little estate of about four acres. As the house is winter-proof Mr. andMrs. Gully will spend the best part of the year there. May Harold and Mrs. Gullyenjoy this sylvan retteat for many a happy year to comelTHELIBRARYThe following periodicals will be found on the tables inand the lounge during the year 1955:the library*Architectural Review Canadian Geographical Jnl,.*Art News & AnnualC.B.C. Times*Blackwoods*Connoisseur & Indexes*Canadian Art HolidayCanadian ForumLife

_ ~a~ -~-.~II--- ---- -;-.-;IL-~ZL---C -- -_ ---. - -~-I'- Ir~-~-;;-- -~cl------ -· .--·---.--"------- _.________ --- `r- 6 -ListenerSaturday NightLondon Illust. News & Ext. Saturday ReviewMaclean' sScientific AmericanMayfair*StudioMusical America*Theatre Arts*Musical TimesTimeNational GeographicTimes Literary Supp.New YorkerTimes Weekly Rev. (Air)Punch *U. of T. Quarterly* Copies of these magazines will be retainedfor reference purposes.Contributions to the library include three works for the Members' shelf.The first is Sonnets of a Seeker - a booklet of personal philosophy in verse form- presented by its author, Frank Dowsett. The second is Banting's Miracle by Dr.Seale Harris; this book which contains reproductions of several of Banting'spaintings, was donated by Bill Hogarth. The third was sent to the Club as theChristmas gift of A. G. Mackie of the Provincial Paper Limited, publishers of thework. This handsome little volume is titled The First Canadian Christmas Caroland contains an English interpretation, by J. E. Middleton, of a Huron Indiancarol said to be writtten by Father Jean de Brebeuf in 1641. The music for thecarol is given, as well as English and French versions of the words; the illustrationsare by Stanley F, Turner.John Galilee has given to the library a very interesting book titledNothing. The subject-matter is more positive than the title, and deals with thebook-plates designed by Gordon Craig; many of these were drawn for his friends inthe world of the theatre. One hundred and twenty-two plates are described, andcopies of 25 of these have been tipped in.Harry Tedman has donated Fifty Centuries of Art, the first general surveyof art ever to be published in full colour. A very readable text by FrancisHenry Taylor, late director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, supplements the342 colour reproductions.OBITUARYBERNARD KEBLE SANDWELL,LL.D.The Club mourns the death of Dr. B. K, Sandwell, a distinguished memberof long standing, which occurred on December 8th, 1954, at his home, 58 DelisleAvenue, Toronto. The funeral service was held at St. Paul's Anglican Church onDecember 10th. Dr. Sandwell had suffered a long standing illness of cancer of thelung, which in the later stages was complicated by a general paralysis. We extendour deepest sympathy to Mrs. Sandwell and to fellow-member Barney Sandwell, anephew of Dr. and Mrs. Sandwell.Many eulogies of Dr. Sandwell have appeared testifying to his keen intellectand his many interests and we have placed a number of them in the ClubArchives.SOn two or three occasions in the recent past Club members were privilegedto hear addresses by "B.K." and well remember the pungent and easyI!>flowing5

wit with which the addresses were delivered.Perhaps to many Dr. Sandwell was best known as Editor of Saturday Nightfor so many years, from 1932 to 1951. He had a wonderful gift of making any subjecton which he wrote, lucid and clear.Dr. Sandwell was born in Ipswich, England in 1876. When 12 he came toCanada and attended Upper Canada College. He took honours in Classics at Universityof Toronto in 1897; went to England and began a journalistic career. Backin Canada two years later he was Editor of the Hamilton Morning Post. Between1905 and 1911 he was with the Montreal Herald; then for seven years was associateeditor and business editor of the Montreal Financial Times.He was later invited by the late Stephen Leacock to become assistantprofessor of econanmics at McGill University. In 1925 he went to Queen's University,Kingston, as professor of English and head of the department. In 1952 hesucceeded the late Hector Charlesworth as editor-in-chief of Saturday Night.Among the honoursbestowed upon him were an LL.D. from Queen's, a D.C.L.from Bishop's College, and, in 1954, the National Letters Award of the Universityof Alberta.B. K. SANDWELLAn Outstanding Humanitarianby P. M. RichardsThe Club has lost another old member in the person of Dr. Bernard KebleSandwell, who died on December 8 a few days after his 79th birthday which, incidentally,was made a happy one for him by the many warm remebrances received fromfriends. He was one of the Club's most distinguished members and one of Canada'smost outstanding citizens. While he had not had time to visit the Club often inrecent years, he had a very warm spot in his heart for it."B.K.", as he was affectionately known to an unusually large number offriends, who included very many of the great of the land and still more of thenot-so-great, was primarily a humanitarian, a friend of the human race and particularlyof the under-dog. At raturday Night, of which he was editor-in-chieffor many years and where I occupied the office next to his all those years, hewas constantly trying to help aspiring writers. He had a long succession of unofficialextra secretaries, taken on only to provide them with income at a momentof need, whom he paid out of his own pocket. The editorial staff called them"B.K.'s lame dogs".He was always an "easy touch" for panhandlers who came in occasionallyand asked for him. I would say: "Why give that fellow money? He looks as ifhe'd had enough to drink already." B.K. would reply: "He may really be hungry."Several times in those years, when he knew I had had some unusually heavy expenses,he told me he I had money lying idle which I was welcome to use.That was B.K., the man who was the great editor, teacher, and publicspeaker that all Canada knew. Dr. and Mrs. Sandwell had no children, but their

__nephew, "Barney" Sandwell, himself a member of this Club, has been a son to them.The heartfelt sympathy of all the Club's members is felt for Marion Sandwell andfor Barney in their bereavement, which is also that of the Arts and Letters Cluband of Canada.B. K. SANDVELL, by Napier Moore(written from Nassau to the Financial Post)We first met B.K. 40 years ago. We knew him as a newspaper man inMontreal; as a university professor at McGill and Queen's; as editor of SaturdayNight, and as a Post colleague. We knew him as a gifted speaker with a rich senseof humour. Above all we knew him as a close friend and a Good Companion. Andwhile words are our profession, we find them inadequate to express our loss.There has gone from all of us a rare character, a fine literary skill, a discerningmind, a joyous chuckle, and a great Canadian.CYRIL TRAVERS 1885-1954by Fred FinleyAmong the saddening events of the holiday season was the death of CyrilTravers, who passed away at his home on Wembly Drive on December 13th.The Club has lost not only a valued artist member, but a link with avanished and romantic past. Few of those who listened to the tall, shy but friendlyman who spoke to us at last year's "Hobbies Night", could have realized thathere was a m an who might almost have been the 'Dauber' of Masefield's great poemof the sea. For Cyril, in his youth had rounded the 'Horn' in a full-rigged ship,and had had his share of being aloft, half frozen, in the struggle to reefstiffening canvas in a sleet ridden gale.Cyril Travers was born in Manchester, England, in 1885. He came toCanada in 1915 after several adventurous years at sea and a course in Design atthe Manchester School of Art.In Canada he found employment as a stained glass designer. Later hebecame a member of the teaching staff at the Danfdrth Technical School, where hewill long be remembered as a capable teacher and the designer of the fine MemorialWindow. During his twenty two years as a teacher Cyril found time to produceinnumerable watercolours and etchings which were widely exhibited in Canadaand the U.S.A. He was a long time member of the Canadian Painter-Etchers andEngravers.After his retirement Cyril developed an intense interest in Canadiansemi-precious stones, many of which he learned to cut, polish and mount insettings of his own design andworkrarship. It was of this hobby that he spoketo us at the Club last winter, and to me as I walked with him over the rocks atPeggy's Cove scme months ago. He spoke of his hobby and the new cabin he hadbuilt by the shore. He was never really happy away from the sea, he told me.Like Masefield, he felt that~J~ 1 i S~

__-9-"the running tideIs a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;And all he asks is a windy day with the white clouds flying,And the flung spray and the brown spume, and the sea gulls crying."CYRIL TRAVERSA personal recollection, by Lewis MilliganCyril John Travers was one of the artist members of the Club, and myacquaintance with him was mostly casual at the lunch table and the monthly dinners.Being an Englishman, like myself, he was naturally a modest man - on the surface- and we felt at home with each .other. I knew little or nothing about his workas an artist and teacher, and the only subjects on which he would talk with anydisplay of enthusiasm were the game of soccer and Bach's music. Our love forthe former was mutual, but the latter was not so much so. I learned of his lovefor Bach on a visit to his home where he showed me a fine collection of Bachrecords. I found later that he was an artist and craftsman in lapidary work, havingset up an efficient workshop in the basement of his hcme where, as a hobby,he cut and polished rare stones and engraved silver jewelry. Members will recallthe interesting illustrated talk he gave to the Club on this subject.Travers died suddenly in his sleep at the age of 68. He was for manyyears teacher of art at Danforth Technical School, and latterly the head of thatdepartment, retiring in June, 1953. I was surprised to learn from a letter inThe Telegram that Travers in his early years was a sailor, and as that letter, by* Roy S. Foley, is an excellent tribute to the character and versatility of ourlate fellow member, I quote it here:"Cyril J. Travers, until retirement 1! years ago teacher of art at DanforthTechnical School, died suddenly as he had lived, quietly and serenely, Hewas a truly great man. Like the Conrads and Masefields, in his youth heenjoyed an enriching experience at sea on sailing ships. Then he foundhis vocation in art, especially in design and stained glass and achievedgreatly. In the school library, study his memorial tribute in stainedglass to the men and women who fought and died in the last Great War.In retirement he continued his role of student and teacher, craftsmanand artist. A man of rare parts. Hail and farewell, my friend and onetime associate."GEORGE THOMASPEPALLAs this Letter goes to press we regret to learn of the death of anotherold friend, George T. Pepall, who passed away at his home, 43 Dunvegan Road, Torontoon January 4th. The funeral service was held in Grace Church-on-the-Hill onJanuary 6th. We shall have a tribute to Mr. Pepall's memory in our next issue.I'JoaI

UFEBRUARY 1955THE MONTHLY DINNERThe Monthly Dinner was held on Saturday, January 29th. It was a specialoccasion, as in addition to the usual Lucullan feast and a musical program, aSpecial Business Meeting of the members was held.After the dinner, the remarks of the Chairman, Cleeve Home, included afeeling reference to the loss by death of two valued members, George Pepall and"rank Gray. These men had joined the Club in 1911 and 1910 respectively. In responseto the chairman's suggestion the audience stood for a silent period of tribute.The chairman then read the notice calling a special general meeting forthis date to consider the following change in the By-Laws:"That the portion of By-Law No. 49 which reads 'all Professionalmembers shall pay an Annual Fee of 420.001 be amendedto read 'all Professional members shall pay an Annual Fee ofi30.00".The increase to be applicable to the Club year commencing on the first day of April,1955.After considerable serious discussion and good-natured banter and themoving and loss of an amendment, the proposed change (as above) was put to themeeting and carried. The scrutineers in charge of the counting were Philip Clarkand Charles Thompson.The musical portion of the program was then announced by Ian Cameron,chairman of the entertainment committee, who also introduced the artists, ReginaldGodden and Reginald Heal.Godden played the Beethoven Appassionata Sonata, first giving some interestingremarks about the composition. He said he had had an opportunity of studyingthe holograph of Beethoven's manuscript and had found that a number of importantpassages as originally written had been changed or incorrectly printed in allsubsequent published editions. He played on the piano some of these variationsfrom the correct notation and then proceeded to give an extraordinary virile performanceof the sonata.Reginald Heal gave as his part of the program songs by Frank Bridge,Roger Quilter and Handel, but his principal numbers were an aria from the oratorio

-2-"Samson" and an aria from a little-known oratorio by Beethoven - "Christ on theMount of Olives". His declamatory style and flexible voice were eminently suited. to these arias.The Club is indebted to the two Heginald's for a very fine program.CANADIAN ART IN BRITAIN«de notice a number of familiar names of artists in connection with an exhibitionof Canadian Art in London, England. This show, sponsored by the OntarioGovernment, was opened on January 21st by Field Marshal Earl Alexander in thegalleries of Fortnum and iason's department store. Among the 142 paintings displayedare those by Lawren Harris, A. Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer, Stanley Cosgrove,Adrian Dingle, Cleeve Home, Emily Carr, Charles Comfort, Frank Panabaker, FredVarley, wdilliam Winter, R. York dilson, and the late Sir Frederick Banting.AN INTERESTING ART PUBLICATIONAn interesting publication which we have recently had the opportunity ofreading is the Special Art Issue of the Educational Record of the Province ofQuebec. It has a number of articles of much interest to members of the Arts andLetters Club who are interested in the story of Canadian painting over the last fewdecades.Foremost is a study by William Colgate of the life and work of CharlesW. Jefferys, who so recently passed away. Mr. Colgate speaks of the life of* Jefferys as an example and inspiration to young Canadians, as "one who workedearnestly and purposefully through the devious years to mastery; who steadily grewin power and influence; who persistently and patiently fought for the ideals he believedin; whose life and art were uncompromisingly one."Other articles include "J. E, H. Macdonald, by E. Robert Hunter", "Jamesi. Morrice, by Donald W. Buchanan", and "Tom Thomson, by Arthur Lismer". Throughoutall these writings are constant references to such men as A. Y. Jackson, FrankCarmichael, Lawren Harris, Dr. MacCallum, Varley, Johnston, and others whose namesare bound up in Club life, past and present.A CBC MUSIC PRODUCERWe read in the CBC Times that for twelve years Ernest Morgan known as"dean of CBC's music producers", has been a regular occupant of the Massey Hallbroadcast booth: "He has looked after the Friday broadcasts of the "Pop" concerts,the bi-weekly Tuesday concerts and the yearly broadcasts of the complete Messiahand St. Matthew Passion on CBC ,ednesday Nights. He is in complete charge and hasthe responsibility, as artistic director of the program, to reproduce faithfullythe music as it is written by the composer and interpreted by the conductor andartists without distortion or unwarranted interference by the turning of knobs."- - - So, - if you don't like the balance of these programs on your radio, apparentlyit is up to Ernest.SMembers will have become acquainted with the decision of Sir ErnestMacMillan to retire as director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra in April, 1956,after 25 years service. This decision is regretted by friends and concert-goers.

_ _Those who remember the many efforts made in the past to establish a symphony orchestra,and when at last established the musicianship and effort necessary to mouldit into a first class organization, will know the measure of Sir Ernest's achievement.THE STRATFORD FESTIVALThe third annual season of drama at Stratford, Ontario, will run fromJune 27th to August 27th. The plays to be given are Julius Caesar, The Merchant ofVenice and Sophocles' Oedipus Rex, the latter in the Yeates translation. TyroneGuthrie and Michael Langham will direct.MUSIC AT THE STRATFORD FESTIVALDuring the Shakespeare season at Stratford, Ontario, in 1955, there willbe a musical festival at which a number of concerts each week in July and earlyAugust will be given. Boyd Neel and the Hart House Orchestra will form the principalfeature of this season.BORIS HAMBOURG CELLO SCHOLARSHIP FUNDAn endeavour is being made to raise a considerable sum of money to establishat the Royal Conservatory a scholarship fund for cello students. A concertin memory of Boris and in aid of the Fund was held on January 29th in the UnitarianChurch auditorium. Boyd Neel, Elie Spivak, Geza de Kresz, Lois Marshall and a* string orchestra provided a very fine program."SUNSHINE TOWN'Congratulations to iavor Moore on the success of his musical play "SunshineTown". As Herbert lihittaker says: 'To write, compose and direct a musicalcomedy all by one's self is something they don't even try on Broadway". •ie believethat in some performances iavor even acted in several parts. Whittaker'sarticle says that Mavor Moor first heard the Sunshine Sketches read by Leacock inthe study of Professor James Mavor with B. KI Sandwell and Pelham Edgar present.These names were amiliar to the Club of earlier days, as were the personss One remembersparticularly Professor hiavor as an enthusiastic chess player (if a chessplayer can be enthusiastic), and Edgar's eloquent readings on various eveningoccasions. There is a very fine portrait of James Mavor, done by the late ArthurGoss, in the Club archives.When Merrill Denison was in town recently he attended a performance of"Sunshine Town". •e note that Merrill has just published "The Barley and theStream", a story of the Molson family.PANTON MEMORIALEXHIBITIONA special feature of the OSA Exhibition in January was a memorial exhibitionof work by the late L. A. C, Panton. Speaking of this work a local reviewerwrites: "His work . . . dominates more than ever. Follow it from the first0 realism, through the vitally important recognition of rhythms, to the abstracts fromcoastal scenes of rock and water, and you find an artist steadily working toward asynthesis of the natural world and abstract thought, a wholeness".

-4-O.S.A.OFFICERS\ At the annual meeting of the 0,S.A. on January 12th, Peter Haworth waselected President; Vice-President, George Pepper; Executive Committee, SydneyWatson, Alan Collier, A. J. Casson, Cleeve Home, iackay Houstoun, R. York Wilson,Rody Kenny Courtice.Fred Brigden attended the meeting; it was his 56th annual meeting of thesociety. He showed his first painting when he was 253, and now, in his 84th year,he has two outstanding pictures in the exhibition. Mr. Brigden hopes to be paintingin the Long Lac district this summer.OPERA FESTIVALThe present season of the Opera Festival Company will run from February25th to March 12th. Nicholas Goldschmidt, the musical director of the Company, willconduct Die Fledermaus and The Marriage of Figaro, both sung in English; andErnesto Barbini will conduct La Traviata, to be sung in Italian. Herman Geiger-Torel has charge of the staging.TOM CAWFORD'S RETIREMENTTom Crawford has left Toronto for Barrie, where he and his wife havejoined their younger duaghter and son-in-law. Unable to keep away from an organ,he is organist and choirmaster of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church there. Last MayToan was honoured by the A,G,O. at Cleveland, Ohio, where his suite "In a Great1 Cathedral" was featured. Dr. Alexander Schreiner also played this suite recentlyat the Mormon Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. He sends his best wishes to members.We understand he makes a bi-weekly visit to the Conservatory, so we hope we may seehim occasionally at lunch.In connection with changes at Ontario Hydro made necessary by the saddeath of Chainman Saunders, we note that member Otto Holden has been named ChiefEngineer. We understand he will be mainly concerned for a while in the engineeringaspects of the St. Lawrence project. ,e express congratulations and the hope thatthese duties will still allow us to see him frequently at the Club.FRIENDS IN MONTREALWilliam Colgate, on a recent visit to Montreal, had the pleasure oflunching at the McGill Faculty Club with (ichard Pennington, the University Librarian,Robert Defries and Arthur Lismer. Robert (son of R. L. Defries, for many yearsa faithful and vigilant treasurer of the Club), wished to be remembered to hisfriends and acquaintances ihom he has met on the occasion of his all too infrequentvisits here. vWe are certain that all who met him will share his pleasant recollections.They will also be pleased to hear' that he prospers in body and estate, andthat the attractive appearance of McGill is due in no small measure to his thoughtfuland intelligent supervision. Arthur Lismer in addition to his other duties atthe local Museum of Fine Arts, lectures in the Department of Architecture. YorkWilson's fine mural in the students' reading room continues to attract visitors to* the new extension of the Redpath Library of which Mr. Pennington is in charge. Toborrow A. Y. Jackson's line, there is still snow in Quebec; but as a visitor ofninety years ago said, it only adds to its charm. .Ihether this view is held byI4'\

-5-motorists in Montreal may be doubted. Vhich only goes to show that there is as alwaysthe inevitable fly.LOST AND FOUNDRecently, a bunch of keys was found on the Club premises.apply for them to the Secretary or the Steward.The owner mayTHE LIBRARYOn the "iNew Additions" shelf is currently to be found an important contributionto the field of Canadian art. This is Paul Duval's latest work, Canadianrater Colour Painting, in which the author examines work done in the water colourmedium and binds together a brief history of the subject with the presentation of109 plates. This book, coupled with Mr. Duval's Canadian Drawings And Prints» formthe beginning of his proposed extensive survey of the visual arts in Canada. Ourlate President had this to say about the volume currently being displayed: "Acomprehensive and balanced treatment of the subject . . . . It has the great advantagethat it includes an adequate survey of contenporary work, which can now beappreciated in the light of the past."Two other books now on display are impressive additions to the library;impressive because of what is to be found in them as well as what has been saidabout them by reviewers. The first of these is The Concise Encyclopedia of Antiques,published by The Connoisseur. This generously illustrated book is divided into anumber of sections, each written by an acknowledged expert. The range of the conttents is so wide that probably everyone will find something of interest in it, andfor this reason nothing more will be said here about the book except to advise allreaders of these library notes to examine this volume. The second book is PaintingIn Britain; - The Middle Ages by Margaret 1ickert; this is the fifth volume toappear in the ambitious series known as The Pelican History of Art. The numerousillustrations, ranging in time from the first half of the seventh century to thesecond half of the 15th, are principally made up of work done as illuminated manuscripts,panel painting, wall painting, stained glass, and embroidery.Mention of stained glass draws attention to the art of forming andcolouring glass objects. Those interested in this art should see the beautifulillustrations in the section of the current Art News Annual which is devoted to ArtIn Glass. Another source of fine illustrations in this field is a recently acquiredlittle booklet titled English Glass by W. B. Honey.A booklet obtained for the reference shelf is The Artist in ModernSociety, which contains essays and statements collected by Unesco in connection withthe International Conference of Artists held at Venice in September, 1952. The subjectsdiscussed by different committees included Music, Painting, Literature,Theatre, Cinema, Sculpture, and Architecture. Another book obtained for the referenceshelf is the indispensable Jhitaker's Almanac. The pertinent facts about the1955 edition are that this is the 87th volume, that it contains 1,190 pages (plus16 pages of illustrations), and that as usual it has topical coverage in a greatnumber of fields.SDonationsto the library include The Economic Future of Canada by Dr.H. M, H. A. van der Valk. This book was given by John Fleetwood-Morrow, who pre-

-6-pared the photo-montage that illustrates the jacket. The author is Executive Directorfor the Netherlands of the International Monetary Fund.On the library table are to be found the Festival of Britain issue ofPunch and the Fond Memories number of Stage; both these were given by Jim Wardropper.The latter magazine not only drips with nostalgia for the theatre-lover of fiftyyears ago, but also shows an interesting comparison of advertisements prepared for1937 with those prepared for 50 or 40 years earlier.A book titled The Thames About 1750 has been donated to the library byHarry Tedman. Termed "an important contribution to the social history and topographyof London", this book will eventually find its way to the "Architecture" shelf, forthe numerous illustrations include many drawings and plans of areas and buildingsalong the Thames.CLUB EXHIBITIONThe exhibition of drawings at present on the walls of the Great Hall willserve to remind us that the Artist can and does, at times, put aside exalted theoriesof Art, and humbly face up to his subject matter. Although good drawings are oftenthe result of only a few moments of concentration, no other art form reveils quiteso clearly, the personality of the artist. It is perhaps to this quality of informalrevelation that drawing have owed, throughout the centuries, their power to charm andintrigue the discerning collector.^Artists whose names we noted on the drawings were: Coucill, Comfort,Fleetwood-Morrow, Pepper, Haines, Hubbard, York Wilson and Home.OBITUARYGEORGE THCMAS PEPALLThe Club lost a valued member by the death of George Pepall at his homeon January 4th last after having suffered from ill health for a number of years. Ahost of friends, both from the Club and other circles, paid their last respects atthe funeral service held at Grace Church-on-the-Hill.George Pepall had been a member of the Arts and Letters Club since 1911,was Treasurer for several years in the trying thirties and in the forties was Presidentfor three years. He was the first non-professional member to attain the officeand probably the only one to serve in it for that length of time. The welfare ofthe Club was always close to his heart and some of the customs which have become apart of Club life originated with him.In business George Pepall was Vice-President of Samuel Son & Co., and hadbeen with the firm since 1892. He was connected with other business organizations,was a member of a number of other clubs, and a member of the congregation of GraceChurch-on-the-Hill.GEORGE PE PALL(A tribute by President Cleeve Home)It is surely true of all Clubs where men gather together in the spirit of

-7-good fellowship, that one or two members, by the virtue of their character, person-) ality or some unusual quality, stand out in cur memory as salient souls. In theannals of this Club, all of us can recall certain names that are synonymous withthis fraternity of arts and letters. More often than not, they were eminent men intheir field.Only too recently, we suffered the grievous loss of an old and cherishedmember, a lay member, whose name has already become, without equivocation, an integralpart of our Club. As President, his energy, his enthusiasm and lovable personalityregenerated every facet of the Club's activities. One might well say thatit was his strong arm that so ably assisted in quarrying the corner stone which nowsupports the very existence and structure of this Club. Over the years, this unflagginginterest and sound advice on all matters of operational policy has been invaluable.To his family, may we admit, that we find it quite impossible to adequatelyexpress in words, the full force of the Club's sympathy in their loss and indeedours.George Pepall stood apart by being so much a part of the spirit of theArts and Letters Club.GEORGE PEPALL(An appreciation by Ivor Lewis)George Pepall was a man of business whose big job in the field of heavy* industry might well have absorbed his entire attention and concern.It is rare, indeed, to find such a man taking pride in, and devoting himself,as he did so generously, to the interests of a club composed largely of professionalmen in the Fine Arts, in Literature, Learning and the Drama.made itDuring his long term as treasurer, and later as president of the Club, hea first duty to stir up the sometimes dozing spirit of its membership.He was keen to uphold the Club's long-time repute as a centre of goodfellowship, where men of diverse intellectual interests might foregather and makethemselves better known to, and understood by, each other. Many a "new member" foundhis entry to the Club made more pleasant, in the way of breaking down his sense ofstrangeness, by the quietly jovial reception he met with from this friendly, understandingman.During his presidency despite, perhaps because of, his great experienceas a presiding officer of clubs and other groups, George never set himself up as anauthority on anything. He just "got things rolling" and then let nature take itscourse - with a bit of quiet watching.In his many felicitous addresses to the members he was modest in his tone;and yet - how many times has he betrayed a more than passing knowledge of hisliterary loves, by his happy quotations recalled from the classics of past times,always apt and never "worked in" for the sake of effect.George Pepall was a rare man. To him the Club owes much, not alone forhis generous personality, but for the genial spirit here, which he did so much toIei" S 3~cae

foster.May his memory and his benign influence endure as long as the Club lives.FRANK M. GRAY,Q.C.A life-long resident of Toronto and in his 90th year, Frank M. Gray passedaway on January 12th. He was one of the early members of the Club and an activemember when it acquired its first permanent home in the old Court House in 1910.Educated at the Model School, Jarvis Collegiate Institute and Osgoode Hall, he readlaw with the late William Mortimer Clark (later Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario 1903-1908 and Knighted 1907).On being called to the Bar in 1886 he became a member of the firm knownas Mortimer Clark and Gray, until his retirement after 65 years service. He wasmade a K.C. in 1928.He became a member of the Royal Canadian YaditClub in 1885, (only onesurviving member joined at an earlier date), eventually becoming Vice-Commodoreand a life member. He was an active sailor and yacht owner for many years, beingthe principal owner of the Fife-designed thirty-footer Vedette and later on of theFife-designed Qelma, both of which had successful careers. He was long a member ofthe RCYC Executive and sailing ccamittees; also a flag officer for many years andwas an admired and appreciated member and companion. One of our members, PercyRobertson, sailed with him on many occasions.congregation.He was a member of the Toronto Golf Club and of St. James' CathedralThe passing of Frank Gray removes from the memory of our Club anothervalued link with its historic past.RAYMOND HENRY COLLINGEThe Club mourns the loss of another member by the passing cf RaymondHenry Collinge. Ray died on January 31st at his home after a long and painful illness.The funeral service was held at the funeral chapel of A. W. Miles on February2nd at 2350.We shall have a more extended notice in the next issue of this Letter.-- 000--

MARCH 1955MARCH 1 9 6 5 S 5va . ~ 0DISCUSSION EVENING "OUR CLUB", FEBRUARY 26th, .The Monthly Dinner on the above date found our Treasurer, Jim Wardropper,in the Chair, the President, Cleeve Home, being absent in the Sunny South. TheChairman read messages from Cleeve saying that he was Island Hopping in theCaribbean and liking it, except for "Hives". He sent regards to all those in theClub "who enjoy zero weather".After dinner a discussion took place on the question: "If we had tobuild a new Club, what would we plan for?" Ian Cameron was Chairman and John Layngacted as secretary of the meeting.John Layng opened the discussion by sayin? tl'. the Executive felt thatthere was a strong possibility that some time in the not far distant future theClub might be faced with the necessity of finding new quarters; and that it wasgood sense to prepare for such an eventuality so that some plan would be ready.With this in view he had been appointed a committee to gather some data as to thekind of premises that would be required, and the present discussion was to givemembers a chance to express any ideas that they might have on the subject for theguidance of the committee. He said that members would be consulted at each stageof the development of tentative plans.Reg Heal, in reply to a question, said that the district in which wewere at present was in process of rapid change and that land values were becomingvery high and that it would be wise for us to be prepared for a move in the nearfuture.Many members spoke and there were almost as many ideas as speakers. FredBrigden, Alan Collier and John Fleetwood-Morrow all thought that there should bebetter display room for pictures. Ivor Lewis was all for retaining proper stagefacilities and thought that there would be plenty of scope for non-professionalactivities. Some members thought the Club premises should be planned to includerooms, such as practice or ccmmittee rooms, that could be rented to outside organizations.Others suggested that a separate auditorium seating some 300 or so wouldbe in demand if available. Layng and lan Cameron both suggested that though theactivities of the Club in the direction of music and stage were at present at alow ebb as compared with formerly, that this might be the low of a cycle ratherthan a permanent depression.IIt was noted that John Layng was busily engaged in making notes of thevarious suggestions.In adjourning the meeting the Chairman referred to the Cabaret show ford1 ' s·8·1'-7P

__I_~S members and wives to be held in April, notice of which will be sent out in duecourse.FORTHCOMING EVENTSMONTHLY DINNER, MARCH26thAt this Dinner Dr. Wallace Graham will give an illustrated talk on howGOUT has influenced the course of history and justice and suggests that it may havecaused the loss of the American colonies. How can eminent Ministers make carefullyweighed decisions or Judges give carefully reasoned judgments while suffering acutepangs suggestive of the tortures of the damned? Slides will be shown illustratingthese points.Avez-vous appris ddja que le22§me ou le 23 gme Avril ily aura une soir6e de cabaretpour les membres et leursdames?Translation: Some will comeFriday, some Saturday - eithernight you can't lose (unlessyou don't come at all.At the time we write this we learn that Oxford McNeill isin hospital. We sincerely wish him speedy recovery.seriously illEarly in February J. Lewis Milligan slipped on a fragment of ice andfractured two ribs with the result that he had to endure over a month of pain anddiscomfort. However, he turned his misfortune to advantage by deriving from itthe inspiration for one or two of his graceful literary reflections.Among other members unfortunately on the sick list are Fred Haines,George Pepper and Norman Leach, to whom we wish a speedy recovery.The sympathy of the Club goes out to R. A. (Bob) Farquharson, presscounsellor at the Canadian Embassy in rVashington, on the loss of his wife, RicaMcLean Farquharson, who died in Washington on February 17th from a cerebralhemorrhage. Many expressionsin the Toronto and national press have testified tothe high regard in which she was held both for the charm of her personality andher ability as a writer.Many of our older musical members will remember R. F. Wilks, who formany years was generally considered to be one of the best piano tuners in thecountry and played bassoon in the beginnings of the Toronto Symphony Orchestrawhen conducted by Frank Welsman. Mr. Wilks died on February llth at the age of88. He had been actively engaged in his work until shortly before his death.In connection with the brnest Dale Memorial Award we understand that theShakespeare Society of Toronto raised more than r

House Theatre before Easter to the graduating student who has made the most significantcontribution to the work of Hart House Theatre during the current academicyear.The 39th Annual Exhibition of the Society of Canadian Painter-Etchersand Engravers is being held from the 5th to 31st of March in the print room of theRoyal Ontario Museum. The exhibition will include Etchings, Dry Points, AquaTints, Lithographs, Serigraphs, Wood Engravings, Woodcuts and Linoleum cuts. TheGeorge A, Reid award will be selected during the exhibition.Sydney Watson has been appointed to succeed the late L. A. C. Panton asprincipal of the:0ntario College of Art. Mr. Watson has been vice-principal incharge of design. He is well known to members who wish him every success in thedischarge of his onerous duties,Two new appointments of interest to members are those of Frank Flemingtonand Pat Richards. Mr. Flemington is now associate editor, trade publications, forRyerson Press. Mr. Richards has bexi appointed Chief of J. R. Timmins & Co!sResearch Department, Toronto. Best wishes to both!aEric Arthur has been elected to the board of directors of Building MaterialsDisplay Centre Ltd., operating the "Building Centre" opposite Massey Hall. ThisCentre is designed to be of great use to architects and builders.Boyd Neel was guest conductor of the T.S,.O. subscription series concertson February 15th and 16th. He has also written an article on the need for smallorchestras in a recent number of Saturday NightQ •e wish him success in his endeavoursin this direction.The seventh annual exhibition of the Art Directors Club of Toronto willbe held at the Art Gallery of Toronto April 18th through May 1st. Entries for theshow should be made to Exhibition chairman: Mr. Leslie Trevor, Rous & Mann PressLtd., 172 Simcoe Street. The last date for entries was February 21st.G. M. (Gerry) Moses, who is graphics editor and art director of ImperialOil, has been named associate chairman of the membership committee of the 1955International Design Conference at Aspen, Colorado.THELIBRARYOnce again attention may be directed to the Pelican History of Art, forVolume 6 - The Art and Architecture of Russia by G\ H. Hamilton - now stands onthe "New Additions" shelf. This book confines itself geographically to Russiawest of the Urals, and historically from the Christianization of Russia in 998 tothe fall of the Empire in 1917. Tnere sre 180 plates, many of which are publishedoutside of Russia for the first time.Two books have been obtained for the "Members" shelf. The CanadianSScene by Hector Charlesworth contains political and historical sketches, themajority of which first appeared in Saturday Night under the title "Reflections".V"

I-4-In a foreword the author stated that he intended his pieces to serve to acquaint* Canadians born in the 20th century with certain romantic phases of the developmentof this country. Good Nieghbourhood by the Honourable Vincent Massey containsa series of 24 addresses delivered between February, 1927 and June, 1930to a wide variety of organizations in the United States.The new notice-board in the library currently displays requests for acomplete file of the magazine Canadian Art, and for a copy of A. H. RobsontsCanadian Landscape Painting. It is felt that the desirability of obtainingthese sources of reference material justifies repeating the requests in theMonthly Letter.Fred Brigden has made a valuable contribution to the library in theform of a set of calendars which were produced by the Toronto Toronto Art StudentsLeague, and - beginning in 1898 - by the Toronto Art League. Thesecalendars contain the poems and illustrations of such men as Carman, Lampnan,Jeffreys, Brigden, Howard, Manly, etc. Twelve numbers were issued, dating from1893 to 1904, but copies for the years 1902 and 1904 are missing from our newlyacquired set. It would be much appreciated if some member would donate the twomissing calendars.The Art of James McNeill Whistler, by vrray and Dennis, has been donatedby Norman Alexander. Dedicated to an appreciation of the work and importance ofWhistler, this book has been generously illustrated with 54 reproductions of theartist's work. A de luxe edition of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam has been givenby non-resident menber W. Lrnest Wheatley of Belleville. Ronald Balfour's illustrationshave intermingled the British fashions of 1920 with those of a timelessbut exotic Persia. The American Sym hony Orchestra by J. H. Mueller hasbeen donated by Bill Hogarth. Sub-titled "A Social History of Musical Taste",this book contains character portraits of leading conductors and deals with thegrowth of all the main orchestras in America during the last 100 years.NOTES ABOUT NEW MEMBERSH. H. RossHarry Ross is Assistant Professor of Engineering in the University ofToronto. He was born at Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario in 1912, is married and hastwo sons. His education took himn through the Royal Military College, Kingstonand McGill University where he received the degree of Bachelor of Engineering.During the war he served in the Royal Canadian Navy in Convoy work andother duties. He is an enthusiastic amateur painter in oils and has studied withand received inspiration from Dr. A. Y. Jackson.W. G. RaymoreMr. Raymore has the degree of Bachelor of Architecture of the Universityof Toronto, where he is Associate Professor of Architecture.He is a partner in the architectural firm of Horwood & White, and hasbeen active in the work of the Association of the Teaching Staff of the Universityof Toronto.Ii·r~ I-;' i i··:-·· s..."."";c3, ~ ,- ·I

j- 5 -9 James A. CoombsJim Commbs became known to the Club in the Spring Revue last year, wherehe sang a very good tenor.He is at present choir master at Holy Trinity Church and formerly washeld in higi regard by Dr. Healy aillan as a member of the choir of St. MaryMagdealene' s.R. D. Hilton SmithBy becoming a member of the Arts and Letters Club Mr. Hilton Smith isfollowing the example of an illustrious predecessor, Dr. George H. Locke, a onetime distinguished president of the Club.Mr. Smith was born in England and holds several advanced certificatesfrom the University of London. His academic studies were supplemented by aperiod of practical training as a staff member of various libraries in England.He was chosen by the Rockefeller Trust Survey of European Libraries tomake a survey of libraries in Holland, Denmark, Norway and Sweden in 1934.Subsequently he was invited by the American Library Association, as one of sixEnglish librarians, to attend its conferences in Montreal, as guests of theCarnegie Corporation, and afterwards to visit other libraries seeking furtherlight on administration and methods.Mr. Smith was for fifteen years a Fellow of the British Library Association;for three years he lectured on literature at the University of Toronto;is an acknowledged authority on library planning and lighting; and has writtenextensively on the subject for library publications.He acquired skills in civil defense activities during the German bombardmentof London and served in Canada in the only R.A.F. unit west of theRockies.As the lately appointed Chairman of the Governor General Awards Boardon Canadian books he has subtracted nothing from his weight, though he has probablyadded to his worries.John RenoufJohn Renouf is a Channel Islander, from the Isle of Jersey. Aftergraduating from Oxford in Law in 1940 he served for six years in the Royal Navyon convoy duty and with a Naval Battalion. After the war he continued his studieswhile engaging in the editorial side of the legal profession and was called tothe bar, Middle Temple, in 1948. He and his family (his wife is a ChannelIslander also) moved to Canada in 1951 and he is continuing his writing careerwith the publishing firm of Richard DeBoo & Co.SHis hobbies dcal chiefly with the sea - sailing and the study of marineand nautical sciences as well as collecting fine books and records.

-6-OBITUARYRaymond H. CollingeA memoir by Fred H. BrigdenOne of the Club's older members, Ray Collinge, passed away on Monday morning,January 31st, after a year's illness. He will be greatly missed by many whoenjoyed his company at the noon-day luncheons and monthly dinners. A lover of music,of art and of good books, he was the ideal member who had caught the spirit of theClub, making his quiet contribution through his conversation and personality, and derivingfrom his Club association much that enriched his own life.He will be missed, too, from the Club choir.was one of his chief interests throughout the years.He enjoyed singing and thisRay came to Canada in 1906 with a background of sound English training inhis profession. For some years after his arrival he was associated with the firm ofDarling and Pearson and had a part in designing and superintending the erection of anumber of important buildings in Toronto. kmong them were the C.P.R. building, KingEdward Hotel, Dominion Bank Head Office, Standard Bank, Union Bank and many otherlarge undertakings. Subsequently he had his own private practice, and in 193355 designedthe building of the Toronto Hospital for Consumptives. Latterly he worked forthe Dominion Government Department of Public Works. In the profession he was held inhigh regard by his fellow architects.Ray was a member of the Arts and Letters Club of long standing, having beenaccepted as a professional in 1910. About the same time he joined a small literarygroup which met at my old home on Rose Avenue under the name of the Saturday Club.This is still being carried on, the meetings now being held in the Women's ArtAssociation premises on Prince Arthur Avenue. Ray was a regular attendant untilless than a year ago, when illness overcame him. As in the Arts and Letters Club,his cultural interests found a happy outlet in our little group and he contributedmany fine papers to the programs. His singing of old English songs were a featureof the more festive evenings.Other Arts and Letters men who enjoyed Ray's fellowship in the SaturdayClub were Bob Defries, Sidney Howard, C. •. Jefferys, 'iill Alexander and GeorgePepall. I remember that when George was elected president of the A & L Club he cameover to me and said "I have to thank the old Saturday Club for this".All who knew Hay Collinge appreciated his kindly and generous spirit.Shortly after I obtained the Newtonbrook farmhouse, now my permanent residence, Raydropped in to see me and we looked over a small barn on the property which had possibilitiesas a studio. I mentioned the idea of a fireplace for it. A week later hecame to my office and handed me a blue-print - "Here's your fireplace" he said.Visitors to the studio have since admired it with its old-country atmosphere - theside seats, the rough-hewn stone and its fine proportions. Later, when we decided tomake our home at Newtorbrook, he designed the alterations, adding three rooms to thehundred-year-old farmhouse, and other improvements, making it the most comfortablehabitation we have yet had.Ray knew from the first the nature of his malady and faced the situationwith courageous fortitude. An operation relieved his pain and gave him a few moremonths, but he realized that it would not be long before he would be leaving his wife* and friends and have revealed to him the mystery of what lies beyond. Our own CanonWard ministered to him and knows the faith and fine spirit which upheld him to the end.We vill all have happy memories of Ray Collinge, an English gentleman whoenjoyed the fellowship of friends and whose life interests centered in the thingsthat the Arts and Letters Club stands for.-000-----\ ( i - c .-

pp 9 *p 0APRIL 1955THE MONTHLY DINNERThe dinner on March 26th was highlighted by a most interesting and entertainingtalk on "Gout Through the Ages", given by Dr. Wallace Graham. This paper was originallyprepared for presentation to the Academy of Medicine, but the subject createdsuch an interest around the Club that a remarkable turnout was obtained in spite ofthe winter's worst snow storm.Although Hogarth, Kowlandson, and Cruickshank all caricatured the goutysquires and the libertine, we learnt that the cause of gout is a chemical disorder* which is largely hereditary, and not excessive wining and dining. Wesley, Calvin,and Luther were all sufferers, as were Bacon, Johnson and Pitt. The impact of thisone disease upon history was shown to have been considerable, and many amusing andheroic cures have been recorded. The seed of the autumn crocus was prescribed as acure in 600 A.D., and this is the cure that is used to-day.The talk was supplemented by a number of interesting slides, and Dr. Grahamhad thoughtfully provided a display of medical texts from the Academy library, as wellas a collection of amusing drawings of earlier days which were retained for a timeon the walls.Our warm thanks for a most enlightening and amusing talk must be extendednot only to Dr. Graham but also to his wife, for she devoted a considerable amount oftime to the research necessary for the preparation of such a comprehensive paper.THE LIBRARYA diversified collection of books has been presented to the Club by JimTaylor. Among these is a copy of Blast, which was edited by Wyndham Lewis, and subtitled"A Review of the Great English Vortex". Dated June 1914, it numbered amongits contributors Ezra Pound, Rebecca West, Jacob Epstein, and Gaudier Brzeska. Thisattack on established conventions might well have had some influence on the cult of"Dada",which was not born until about two years later, in Zurich. Men of Mark is abook of remarkable photographs by A. L, Coburn which was published in 1913; it containscamera portraits of 55 men, almost all of whom were leaders in the fields ofa literature and art. Of special interest is a two-volume work titled Henslowe'sDiary by W. W. Greg; this scholarly work is divided into a Text and a Commentary.The foreword states: "Of all the documents illustrating the external history of the

-2-Elizabethan drama the most important that has escaped the ravages of time is untdoubtedly the volume . . . known as Henslowe's Diary". A Book of Caricatures, byMax Beerbohm, is a large, well-produced, and anusing work containing reproductionsof 48 drawings. The subjects of caricature were statesmen, writers, and nobility,many of whom are remembered as having contributed to an era that became known as"The Mauve Decade".Horace Corner recently gave two books to the library. The first of these isAn Artist in The Tropics, which contains 56 illustrations by the author, Jan Poortenaar.The foreword, by Frank Brangwyn, states that in the exotic life of the MalayArchipelago the author "seems to have found a subject eminently suited to his individualsense of design and decorative interpretation". The second book, containing 16coloured plates, is Rembrandt, by Mortimer ienpes.A copy of The Year Book of Canadian Art 1913 has been donated by NormanAlexander. It is well worth having a spare copy of this important work, for it containsa number of chapters by early members, and has been generously illustratedthroughout.Two of the series of Modern Masters of Etching have been given by Jim Wardropper.One book presents some of the work of Joseph Pennel, the other of C. R. W.Nevinson; each book contains 12 plates.MISCELLANEOUSNOTESDuring the Lenten season the musicians were very busy as usual. A note-^ worthy feature of the three Lenten recitals given in St. Paul!s Anglican Church byCharles Peaker and Fred Silvester was that the three programmes were planned to includeimportant organ music prior to Bach, a selection from Bach' s own works, and music writtensubsequently. In the latter were compositions by Coutts and Willan.After an unbroken sequence of thirty annual Lenten performances of Bach's St.Matthew Passion, Sir Ernest MacMillan this year directed the Mendelssohn Choir in apresentation of the St. John Passion, in Massey Hall on April 6th.Healey •illan gave the last of the Monday afternoon organ recitals at ConvocationHall on March 14th. Je learn that Dr. Willan has written "A Song of Welcome"for chorus and crchestra to be performed at the music festival at Stratford, Ont., tobe held in conjunction with the Shakespeare festival this Summer. The work will beconducted by Boyd Neel.The Opera Festival, in which so many members are interested, ended itsseason in March, having given sixteen performances to some 22,000 persons.sixthDavid Ouchterlony was busy daring the season directing his male chorus "TheSongnen" in many recitals. Bill Thompson and Harry Ward are members of this group.An outstanding programme was given by the chorus on March 19th at Eaton Auditorium,with John Coveart assisting.The Ontario College of Art is to have an important new addition to the presentbuilding in Grange Park. This was announced in the Budget Address of the Ontario* Government. This must be welcome news to Fred Haines, former principal, and to SydneyWatson the new head. One wishes that the late Alec Panton, principal at the time ofhis death could have know of this. The hope must have been constantly in his mind.^

-~;~"- --IA large bas relief plaque of Boris Hambourg at his cello, done by Dorothy-I Dick in 1926, has been given to the Club by Mrs. Hambourg. The thanks of the Clubare due to Mrs. Hambourg and to Milton Blackstone for his suggestion that the Clubwould make a permanent home for this splendid memento.-3-Nicholas Hornyansky received the award of the George A. Reid medal at theExhibition in March of the Society of Canadian Painter-Etchers.During the recent visit of Princess Margaret to the Bahamas, Napier Moorehad a busy time as Chief Press Officer. He wrote of his experiences in this capacityin his Financial Post column for March 12th. Napier has been keeping his friendsposted as to his doings in this weekly column "Scratch Pad".Scotching a recent rumour, Napier writes: "The name is still Moore. Unadulterated.Unadorned. aith NO hyphen. The local telephone made a mistake. Put myname in the directory as H. Napier-Moore, under "N" instead of "M" . . . Warmest regardsto all the knights of the oblong tables".Some months ago this Letter referred to member Rev. F. J. Moore having writtenthe words for Eugene Goossens' oratorio "The Apocalypse". vwe learn that this oratoriowas performed at Sydney, Australia, late in 1954 under the composer's direction.It is a setting for five soloists, double choir, orchestra, organ and offstage brassband, of a condensed version of the Revelation of St. John. It is this book whichwas prepared by Frank Moore.Dr. Healy Willan was the subject of a CBC hadio interview by Ronald Hambletonrecently. Speaking of his boyhood days as a cathedral chorister, we notice that1 where the "other boys merely sang" young wvillan studied piano, organ and theory inaddition to his ordinary choir and school work.Earle Grey' s Shakespeare Company are presenting their Seventh Annual Festivalnightly from June 27th to July 30th. The plays to be given are The Two Gentlemen ofVerona, Macbeth, and The Merchant of Venice, The place, Trinity College quadrangle.The programme includes three Elizabethan concerts on Sunday evenings, July3rd, 10th and 24th, and two lectures on Shakespeare and his day, at the Royal OntarioMuseum on June 28th and July 12th at 5 o' clock.THE ERNEST DALE MEMORIAL FUNDWe learn that this fund now amounts to about 4800, including the proceeds ofEarle Greyts production of Twelfth Night under the sponsorship of the ShakespeareSociety. It is hoped that the Fund vill reach a total of at least 41,500.The Board of Syndics has decided to make an annual award from this fund tothe graduating student who shall be adjudged to have made during his academic coursethe best contribution, on stage or off, to the work of the Hart House Theatre. Thefirst award will be made at the end of the current season. Also, to provide a moderatehonorarium, as occasion arises, to persons eminent in the theatre, such as visitingactors, who may be willing and competent to give a public lecture, addressed primarilyto the student body, on a subject related to the theatre.SSubscriptionsshould be made payable to The University of Toronto, ErnestDale Memorial Fund, and addressed to The Bursar, Simcoe Hall, University of Toronto.ih

--4-At the Central Ontario Drama Festival, which closed on April 2nd at Hart House,James E. Dean received the Calvert Award for the best presentation in the Festival, thePlaycraftsmen's production of The Country Girl. Herbert Whittaker, director of and de-Ssigner of the sets for Uncle Vanya, received the Hugh Eayrs Trophy for the best visualpresentation. The Edgar Stone Challenge Trophy for direction was divided between MissToby Gordon, who directed the Play-Actors in The mnperor's Clothes and Mrs. D. F. Roberts,director of the Sudbury Little Theatre Guild entry Antigone.ie notice names of Club members among the judges of the Governor General'sAwards for Canadian Literature for 1954: R. D. Hilton Smith (Chairman), F. E. McDowell,Dr. G. E. Reaman and Dr. Ira Dilworth.Pat Hichards, in a newspaper review of Walter Lippman's The Public Philosophy,thinks so highly of it that he considers it a book that everyone should read.NOTES ABOUT NEW MEMBERSDonald NeddeauMr. Neddeau is an instructor on the staff of the Art Department, Central TechnicalSchool, a member of the Ontario society of Artists, The Canadian Society ofPainters in Water Colour, and the Phildelphia dater Colour Society. He served in theRC.A.F. and the Canadian Army during WJorld War 2.Mr. Neddeau's absorbing interest is in painting and outdoor sketching. Inaddition he is interested in ceramics, sculpture, and other forms of artistic expression.Dr. C, M. SpoonerDr. Spooner was born in 1901 at Rat Portage, Untario. Received the degree ofM.D. from the University of Manitoba in 1925 and spent three years in England in postgraduatestudy in Urology. He is at present Chief of Urological Service of WesternHospital. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Canada).During the war he served with the R.C.A.M.C. He is very much interested inphotography, particularly colour processing and colour prints.Arthur R. G. AmentMr. Ament was born in Seaforth, Ontario, in 1907. He received the degree ofBachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto in 1928 and his status of CharteredAccountant in 1933.During the war years, 1940-1946, he was progressively Chief Accountant, AssistantComptroller and Treasurer at Research Enterprises and received the M.B.E. (civil)at this time. From 1946 to 1948 he was Assistant Comptroller of the British AmericanOil Company. Since 1948 he has been with the Brazilian Traction, Light and Power Co.,where he is now Director of Administration.His duties with the Brazilian Company necessitate visits to Brazil. Thiscountry should give him splendid opportunities of indulging in one of his hobbies -colour photography. He is also an enthusiastic Sunday painter, much interested in music,* is a keen fisherman, and skiis whenever he has an opportunity. Evidently time willnever hang heavily on Mr. Ament's hands.i ~-

· ·.· --- ;-·-·-·--- ---;-;;-- · ·-· · · ·- ·- ·----- ·;-·OBITUARYBertram BrookerAnother of the Club's senior members has passed away in the person of BertramBrooker,who died at Wellesley Hospital on March 21st at the age of 67.Bert Brooker was for many years enthusiastically active in the stage work ofthe Club and older members will remember his gift for burlesque. One of his outstandingsuccesses was "Ten Nights in a Barroom" done from the criginal script, withchanged emphasis and much sentimental music. This was before the days of the ClubRevues.Born in Surrey, Bert Brooker came to Canada as a young man and for some yearswas in newspaper work in the Iest. Then, coming to Toronto, he engaged in the advertisingbusiness and at the time of his death was vice president of the MacLaren AdvertisingCompany.He was a man of many gifts. v4hile engaged in the business of advertising hewas widely known as a writer and artisL. He was an author of successful novels andof authoritative books on technical subjects. His first novel, "Think of The Earth"won the Governor General's award for the best fiction of 1936. In 1949 he published"The Robber" based on the life of Barabbas, perhaps his best work.the field of abstrac-His paintings and woodcuts were finished works of art intion long before abstractionism became a fad and a fashion.In the opinion of one of our literary writers Brooker wrote the most brilli-Sant and penetrating criticism, artistic and literary, ever to come out of Canada. Oneof his most important contributions to Canadian life was the publication of the twovolumes of the Year Book of The Arts in Canada, in 1929 and 1956, for which he wrotecritical prefaces.In 1950 Mr. Brooker received the Silver Award for the Advertising AgencyShield from the Association of Canadian Advertisers.One of his interests was music. He possessed a good voice, sang in a leadingchoir over a period of years and was devoted to oratorio.He was a member of the O.S.A. and The Canadian Group of Painters.The sympathy of the Club isextended to his family.Archibald Chisholm, Artist and DesignerCHISHOLM, Archibald - At TorontoEast General Hospital, .Wednesday, March9, 1955, Archibald Chisholm of LocustHill, Ont., beloved husband of Dorothy H.Chisholm, and father of Katherine andDuncan. The funeral was held privatelyon Saturday. Interment Markham Cemetery.SIt is characteristic of the innate modesty - shyness, diffidence, humility, or what youwill - of the late "Archie" Chisholm that at his own request these seven simple littlei^h-

-6-Qlines of print are the only reference in Toronto' s morning newspaper to a Member ofthe Arts and Letters Club concerning whose varied artistic gifts, accomplishments andpersonal charm columns might well have been written; but Archie's aversion to commonplacepublicity amounted almost to an obsession, a sentiment largely shared by hisfamily. Yet we as his intimate associates and friends in the Club feel that in nowexpressing our deep grief for his death, our sincere sympathy with his family, and ourkeen appreciation of his priceless activities in the Club's entertainments, exhibitionsand its general life, we are not intruding upon the sanctity of his home life orrunning contrary to his wishes.For twenty five years he was head of the interior decoration department ofthe T. Eaton Co., and many a home throughout Canada bears material testimony to his exquisitejudgment and skill in creating a "home beautiful". His own original habitatwas in the picturesque southern county of Surrey, England. He received his artistictraining in the famous Slade School of Fine Art, University College, London, and was afellow student and friend of Sir Alfred Munnings, late President of the Royal Academy,famed for his paintings of race-horses.Arthie joined the Club in 1950 and for years was a leading figure in theNapier Moore Spring Revues as a character actor and comedian. In addition he was thedesigner of many of the striking sets for the various acts in the programmes. Fortunately,a number of his miniature colour sketches and diagrams for the sets are preservedin the Archives.WIn jhe year 1950 ill-health forced him to drop out of active business life,except as a consultant, and retire to his delightful country home, The Old Creamery,Locust Hill, by Markham village, where he and Mrs. Chisholm happily welcomed and hospitablyentertained visiting friends.In the Club he was always a centre of wit and hilarity, and never a dull momentin his company, A fine artist, a warm-hearted friend, a gentleman of theVictorian era in courtesy, he won the enduring affection of his intimates within theClub.Only members of the family and his Club friend Canon J. E. Ward, who officiated,were present at the Anglican funeral service of commitment; and it is altogetherfitting that the last resting-place of Archibald Chisholm should be on the sunny slopeof the little Cemetery overlooking the valley of the stream which runs at the foot ofThe Old Creamery, the sylvan retreat where, gardening and sketching, he tranquillyspent the evening of his years. (A.T.N.)A REMBiIBRANCE OF ARCHIE CHISHOLMby Napier MooreAll of us who laboured in the shows of old will cherish Archiels memory intheir hearts. He was always so quietly soothing in our most ruffled moments. Whetherhe was designing a set, building it, or managing the stage, he got things done withoutthe slightest fuss. He was a good character actor, too.t emember him as a charladyin one of our openings? Remember him in the Fathers of Confederation? lemember himwalking on as Winston Churchill and knocking the audience for a loop? More than that,his very presence at the Club, at our luncheons and dinners, made the day or night* more enjoyable.He was a gracious and kindly man, Archie, and by his passing everyone whoknew him has suffered a great loss.(. -

- 7 -DAVID SEATON SMITH(by Reginald Capel)David Seaton Smith died at his home on Monday, March 21st, after an illness ofabout six months, at the age of 53. His death came as a shock to his many friends,who knew "Dave" as a big, healthy, good-natured individual, a good golfer, a betterthan average ten-pin bowler, and above all an excellent craftsman.Dave showed his first inclination towards commercial art at the age of seventeen,when he procured his first job as a beginner with The Reed Studio, then operatedby Egbert G. Reed. Then, the (first) world war being on, he helped the war effort byworking in a munitions plant. It was whiJ.e recovering from a slight injury that heworked on a cover design for the T. Eaton Co's 50th anniversary cover contest. Inspite of his personal diffidence, his mother had it entered in the contest, and it wasawarded a prize.He resumed his art career in 1918 at the iBritish and Colonial Press and laterat Sampson Matthews. Then, he left for New York in company with Sid Hallam. His firsteffort there was to enter a Poster Design competition sponsored by Lord and Taylor.Dave won top honours and was assured of much further business from this firm.He was very successful in New York and worked there for ten years, and withsame top name artists. After the death of his wife in 1935, however, he returned toToronto, worked for a time with Rapid Grip & Batten and later became a partner in ArtAssociates Ltd.Son of a former proof-reader of the firm of 1 ous & Mann, he was born in GlasgowScotland, came to Canada at the age of 4, and received his education at the publicand secondary schools of Toronto and at the Ontario College of Art.Dave became a member of the Arts and Letters Club in 1945 under the sponsorshipof Sid Hallam. He will be missed by his many friends and business associates, whoheld him in respect.On March 12th Mrs. Clara J. Middleton died at her home after a long period ofinvalidism. The sincerest sympathy of the Club goes out to our beloved member JesseMiddleton.Mrs. Middleton had been active in Red Cross work and in the Armour HeightsUnited Church. Some years ago, in conjunction with her husband, she wrote a book aboutpioneer days in Alberta, where she lived for some years.We regret to learn of the death on March 25rd of Raymond T. Chandler, salesmanager for Sampson Matthews Ltd., and thus closely associated with our awn C. A. G.(Chuck) Matthews. We sympathize with Chuck at the loss of a colleague.*Mrs.Mrs. Henry Sproatt, relict of the late Henry Sproatt, a member of the Arts andLetters Club for many years, of the firm of Sproatt and Rolph, designers of Hart House,died on Saturday, March 19th, 1955, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Margaret)vlilson, Port Hope, publisher of the Port Hope Guide. The funeral service was held onTuesday, March 23rd, in the chapel of St. James' Cemetery, Toronto.Mrs. Sproatt is survived by another daughter, Eleanor, wife of Dr. David W.Pratt, of the Arts and Letters Club, and a son, Charles B. Sproatt, Toronto.Henry Sproatt was endowed with a sunny disposition and was an activeworker in various philanthropic, charitable and war-time organizations. A host ofgood friends sincerely mourn her death.-000-

MAY 1955,,LA POULE GRILLE"April:i22nd and 23rd, 1955.We are happy to report that the engagement entitled "La Poule Grill" presentedat the Club on April 22nd and 23rd for the enjoyment of members and theirladies, was a unique affair, one of the Club's most outstanding events. There was agreat demand for tickets and it is too bad that the capacity of our premises confinedus to 150 person each night - (first come first served at two tickets per member).The Club room was converted into a right-bank cafe of the gay nineties.Sid (Lorraine) Johnson was Majordome; Jack French was in charge of Decor and YvonDoucet was designer of the handsome programme and carte-du-jour. A loan collection ofFrench impressionist paintings was hung in the library and the walls of the cafe werecovered with clever cartoons by our members.The cafe tables were laid with gay cloths and candle holders a la cave; theshapely girl in the gilded cage suspended from the rafters and the crystal chandelierswere masterpieces. From 8 o'clock to midnight the room was a kaleidoscopic scene ofhilarious jollity.Twelve of our members who acted as waiters were assisted by twelve waitresses.These rustled an assortment of liquids to the customers fran a bathtub-fullof the said assortment, which was consumed in a free-wheeling way by the audience.Mid evening supper was served and a stage show purveyed by a group of our most talentedcolleagues. The swift-changing fare consisted of can-can dances, piano pieces.elocutidn and vocables loosely tossed around.Particular mention must be made of the vocal quartet - Heal, Thompson,Ward and Wry; the mind-reading exhibition by Sid Johnson and his oriental swami (orsalami, was it?) Don Byers; Ouchterlony t s pianologue, Godden's Hammerklavierstuck -(only partly stuck); Jack McLaren's civic sketch; the Can-Can Whirling Dervishes -fortunately not sans-culottes); Bob Allworth as cigarette girl, Hunter Bishop's makeupas Toulouse-Lautrec; York Wilson and Cleeve Horne sketching minute portraits; thegorgeous costumes, etc.The whole affair reflected great credit on those who carried the burden ofplanning and execution.The full list of Participants reads almost like a membership list: Johns cn,French, Allworth, Bishop , Byers, Cameron, Collier, Cooper, Coucill, Deacon, Dingle,

I-2-QDoucet, Elliott, Finley, Fleetwood-Morrow, Foord, Forster, Godden, Graham, Gully,Grubb, Heal, Hersenhoren, Hicks, Home, Hubbard, Lapp, Macdonald, McLaren, Milne,Morgan, Muntzer, Ouchterlony, Pigeon, Pincoe, Shaw, Shelden, Stacey, Strachan,Thompson, Wvard, Willan, Wilson, Wry.The invaluable assistance given to Sid Johnson by Robin Strachan must bementioned; and also the fact that the impressionist paintings referred to above, werethe work of a group of members under the leadership of York Wilson. As a Club punsterremarked "Manet of these were worth anybody's Monet".THE MASSEY REPORTOne of the major recanmendations of the Massey Report was the establishmentof an Arts Council. Many members will have noted with interest Prime Minister St.Laurent's recent assurance in the House of Commons that the government intends to proceedwith the founding of a Canada Council. Although no date was given the fact thatthe assurance has been made will give encouragement to whose who are looking forwardto the establishment of an organization to foster and guide the development of thearts in Canada.PERSONALReginald Heal has been elected by acclamation 1955 chairman of the TorontoBoard of Trade, succeeding Charles H. Poole.Our sincere sympathy to Charles Thompson, whose wife passed away on April26th. Mrs. Jeanette Ray Thompson was daughter of the late Charles W. Jefferys, forso long a notable member of the Arts and Letters Club. She was deeply interested inart and in dramatics. She had attended the Ontario College of Art, was a former StarWeekly rotogravure editor, and had taken leading roles at Hart House Theatre. She wasa member of the IODE and the Walwyn reading group.Franklin Davey McDowell will on June 4th receive the degree of LL.D. fromthe University cC •estern Ontario. Frank McDowell is well known to Club members forhis books The Champlain Road and Forges of Freedom. The honour will be bestowed forhis aid to the University's Museum of Indian Archaeology. His first novel TheChamplain Road was a stimulus to important archaeological work done at Fort St. Marie.Robertson Davies has received the Leacock Medal for Humour, 1954, awardedhim for Leaven of Malice, his second novel.John •eatherseed is giving a course in music in Vernon, B.C., in July.Nicholas Goldschmidt has been appointed Director of Music for the Universityof British Columbia Summer School.Dr. Arnold Walter will preside over a conference of the InternationalSociety for Music Education, to be held in Lindau, Germany and Zurich, Switzerland,in June.IBoris Roubakine had a busy time in touring the west in the Spring givingpiano recitals and showings of his remarkable colour slides, and later concertizing

-3-in Switzerland."To Mr. and Mrs. John Fleetwood-Morrow - a daughter". Such was the announcementon April 18th. He understand that within 48 hours the camera had been inextensive use, even to 16 x 20 enlargements. Congratulations to John on havingacquired a new model.Jack French, who was responsible for the Decor at the recent Cabaret show,has been receiving congratulations on the academic success of his son Barry. Barryhas been chosen one of the recipients of the Athlone Scholarships awarded to engineeringstudents in their final year at Canadian Universities for study in BritishUniversities.He is 24, is completing this Spring his fourth year in Chemical Engineeringat the University of Toronto. He will leave for England the first of Septemberand while attending the school to which he will be assigned he will be attached to thefirm of Armstrong-Siddeley for experimental work on combustion engine design. TheAthlone Scholarships are named for the Earl of Athlone, a former Governor-General ofCanada.Painters inArthur Lismer opened the annual exhibition of the Canadian Society ofWatercolour at the Art Gallery, Toronto, on May 6th.Arthur IJilgress writes from England "Give my best regards to all my friendsat the Club, whom I recall daily with delight and appreciation." His present addressis: c/o Mrs. G. W. Toogood, Didbrook, Near bWinchcombe, Glos.THE LIBRARYA number of articles in current literary journals have been reminding usthat this year marks the 200th anniversary of the publication of Dr. Johnson'sDictionary of the English Language. It woLid seem therefore an opportune time todraw attention to the fact that the library contains a three-volume edition of thisfamous dictionary. As volume one was bound without a title page, neither place,publisher, nor date can be determined from the work itself, although enquiry has revealedthat there was only one three-volume edition, which was published in 1827.For the shelves devoted to books on architecture have been obtained twoimportant works. First of these is Italian Gardens of the Renaissance, by Shepherdand Jellicoe; this is a famous book - long out of print - which is illustrated by207 figures. Second is The Art & Architecture of the Ancient Orient, by HenriFrankfort, another of the very excellent volumes in the Pelican History of Art.This covers the Ancient Near iast countries of Mesopotamia, Syria, Persia, etc., andamong the 192 pages of half-tone illustrations are to be found such intriguinglegends as "The Jewelry of Ur". Another work dealing with the art of a "lost" civilizationis Masterpieces of Egyptian Art by the internationally known EgyptologistHermann Ranke. The author has summarized the 3,000 years of ^ncient Egypt in theselection of works represented in the 65 plates.Lovers of "onstage" productions, whether muscial or dramatic, will findsomething of interest in three little volumes that have recently been added to the* shelves. The Sadler's wells Opera by Michael Stapleton is a fully illustrated recordof 15 operas, and contains the early history of the Company. The D'Oyly Carte Albumby Aoger Wood presents the 10 operas in the present repertoire, together with thefr , B ,

_ __ ____ _ __~_ ___~ _ __ __ ___- 4 -plots and notes, and a series of action photographs during actual performances. Plays* In Verse And Mime by Htosalind Vallance contains - together with acting notes - thetext of five plays eminently suitable for amateur groups.The gift of the work of a member constitutes the most important donationthat can be made to the library, for many such works are unknown to the librarian, orare now unobtainable. For this reason we are particularly indebted to John Galilee,who has given his copy of Yearbook of The Arts in Canada, 1928-29, edited by the lateBertram Brooker. Copies of this edition have became very difficult to find, as thesale was limited to 950 books. The book editor of the Globe and Mail recently wrote ineffect that Brooker's introduction to this volume was the best art criticism to havecame out of Canada.Another gift of the work of a member, made by "Cap" Wilgress just beforehis trip to England, was that of a brochure written by E. A. Corbett titled UniversityExtension in Canada. This donation also included a companion volume in the series,titled Pioneers in Adult Education in Canada, which contains 16 thumb-nail sketches;six of these sketches were done by - and one about - Dr. Corbett.Following the request made in the March Morthly Letter for back copies ofCanadian Art, an offer came from an unexpected source. the librarian of the ArtGallery very generously made available 26 numbers, which were traded for three earlynumbers of the Lamps and one extra copy of The Yearbook of Graphic Art. This importantfile is still not complete, but a list of the missing numbers will be posted onthe notice board in the library.Bob Hubbard has also augmented our file of Canadian Art by giving six backnumbers. In addition, he gave 11 numbers of the Canadian Review of Music and Artdated between June 1943 and March 1947. Bob's donation also included a most interestingbooklet titled Canadian Eskimo Art. Published last year by authority of theDepartment of Northern Affairs and National Resources, this 40-page work contains anumber of excellent photographs of the strong, unique, and styleized art of theEskimo.ANNUAL MEETINGThe results of the election of officers, etc., at the Annual Meeting onMay 14th, will be given in the first issue of the Monthly Letter in the Fall.SOME NOTESABOUT RECENT MEMBERSHAROLD J.SAVAGESofHarold Savage, MRAIC., is an architect and a partner in the firm of Molesworth,Secord & savage. Mr. Savage was born in the United States, raised in Canada,received his education in Toronto and has been a registered architect since 1951. Heis married and has two children - John, 18, and Patricia, 15.He is interested in painting, both water colour and oils, and likes sketchingin the latter. He allots a considerable portion of his budget to the collectionrecords of classical music.His outdoor recreations include boating at his summer place on Lake Simcoe,where he enjoys a busman's holiday by building additions to the cottage one year andI

- · ~~____tearing down and rebuilding them the next.- 5 -Incidentally, the "Secord" in his firm's name represents a former partner,the late Herbert Secord, who was a well-known and loved member of the Club, and whodied some years ago. Herbert sang in the choir and participated in many club revues.FRANK TUMPANEMr. Tumpane is now a pro-member whose daily articles in the Globe and Mailmake an introduction to Club members almost unnecessary. Frank Tumpane is 41 years ofage, a native Torontonian, is married and has two children. He has been writing forthe press some twenty years and his ability to put into words what so many of us think,in a concise, forceful manner, and his gift of humour, have enabled him to project hispersonality to his readers. His articles show his widespread interest in the arts,and as a special hobby he is a book collector.Mr. Tumpane was one of the founders, and on the first directorate, of thepresent Toronto Men's Press Club.We presume the entertainment committee have already made a note of the factthat he sings and excellent bass and has had an extensive association with amateurdramatics.FRASER PRINGLE MacDONALDFraser MacDonald is already known to many members owing to his enthusiastichelp in connection with last year's Revue "One for the Birds", and also for his ex-* cellent music annotations and comments on CBC music programs. He is 42, has a B.A.from University of Alberta and has been writing for the CBC since 1942. He is particularlyinterested in music, books and ballet and has an extensive library of Records.The Club is grateful to Mr. MacDonald for his v\ork in the Revue and we trusthe will have many other similar opportunities.OBITUARYWALTER SEYMOUR ALLWARD,R.C.A., LL.D.Walter Allward, a charter menber of the Arts and Letters Club and one ofCanada's most distinguished artists, died at his home, 35 Old Yonge Street, York Mills,on April 24th.The great work of his life, which made him internationally famous, wasCanada's national war memorial on Vimy Ridge, which commemorates the 60,000 Canadianswho laid down their lives in the first vorld war.Allward has told how the design of this masterpiece came to him in a vision.In his own words: "I saw a great battlefield; I saw our men going up in thousandsand being mowed down by the sickles of death - regiment after regiment. Sufferingbeyond endurance I turned my eyes and found myself looking down an avenue ofpoplars. Suddenly through this avenue I saw thousands marching to the aid of ourarmies. They were the dead. They rose in masses and filed silently by and enteredthe fighit to save the living. So vivid was this impression that when I awoke itstayed with me for months. So I have tried to show in this monument to Canada's

__fallen what we owed them and will forever owe them."I Allward made about 150 drawings before deciding on his final design. Tothe panel of judges about 160 designs were submitted. The judges were three architects- Frank Darling, Toronto; C. H. ieilly, London, England; Paul Pc Crbt, Paris,France; who unanimously chose Allward's design for the Vimy memorial.A valedictory dinner was given to 'alter Allward by the Club on the occasionof his leaving for France to commence his great undertaking. The date of the dinnerwas April 22nd, 1922. He left for France on June 6th and was expected to be away forat least six years. ^ctually the sculptor spent fourteen years of his life in Francein the execution of the project.At the dinner referred to the following sonnet by A. E. S.Smythe was read:Fran Sea to Sea the broad land harbours us -The sons of generations that have spreadAround the world; and we, forth from the dead,Are picked to build for our breed's over-plusA shelter and a home 'neath Hesperus,Who shines above and gives us lowliheadTo know what service is, so that we spedAcross the main to end War's incubus.Fraom age to age eternity is ours -And having made a name we proudly sendOur Master in Stone to set our pillar highAmong the nations on a hill of flowersjhere late was fire and blood, with Life awryAnd Truth at stake - that men may comprehend.In the course of labours in France Allward travelled far and wide to findthe best material for the memorial. Eventually, in the ruins of a palace of Diocletian,he found vhat he sought. The quarry from which this palace was build was atSplit, near Sarajevo, on the east shore of the Adriatic. This quarry was re-opened andprovided the marble for the great new work.The memorial was unveiled on July 26th, 19356 and an August 16th Allwardarrived back in Canada with the Vimy Pilgrims.Other well-known examples of Allward's work include the South African Memorialon University Avenue; the figure of Peace at the top of the Northwest Rebellionmonument in Queen's Park; the statue of Governor Simcoe; the memorial to Baldwin andLafontaine on Parliament Hill, Ottawa; the national memorial to King Edward VII; theWilliam Lyon Mackenzie memorial to the west of the Ontario Legislative Building, andAlexander Graham Bell memorial at Brantford.Mrs. Allward predeceased her husband some years ago. One son, Donald, waskilled in an accident in France in 1934. The sincere sympathy of the Club is expressedto Mr. Allward's son Hugh, one of our distinguished architect members.

September 1 9 5 5THE ANNUAL MEETINGOfficers for 1955-1956The results of the Annual Meeting held on May 14th, 1955, were purposelyomitted from the May Monthly Letter in order to have the list of officers, etc.,presented freshly at the beginning of the Fall season.After dinner the meeting was called to order by the Vice-President, CleeveHome, who had acted as President since the death of Alec Panton. The usual reportswere called for from the chairmen of committees and were adopted.It was gratifying to note that the financial report of the House Committeeunder the chairmanship of Irving Forster showed a considerable improvement on theprevious year, and the report of the Treasurer showed the Club to be in excellentfinancial condition.In presenting his report, Treasurer Wardropper said there had been an excessof expenditure over revenue on current account for the past financial year of$4012, but that there had been a notable improvement in the proceeds from the cateringand refreshment sections, due to a combination of increased charges and improvedefficiency in administration. We were faced, he said, with ever-increasing expensesin replacements, renewals and repairs; and to pay for improvements and increasedfacilities it had been found necessary to increase the annual fees, though this wouldnot come into effect until the next financial year. He presented a rosier picture inthe capital account of the Club. Apart from the receipts from entrance fees, interestand dividends, and profits on the sale of investments, which are placed to the Surplusaccount, there was a special windfall this year in the shape of a substantial bequestfrom the estate of Mabel H. Shaw.He paid tribute to the outstanding contributions made to the present financialstanding of the Club by R. L. Defries, the late George Pepall and GeorgeMcMurtrie, the only previous treasurers the Club has had since its inception. Theircareful husbanding of the Club's resources, farsighted investment policy and devotionto their particular function throughout the years, had resulted in bringing us to ourpresent fortunate position.The Treasurer again recalled our indebtedness to the work of our honoraryauditors, H. T. Jamieson, LeMay & Company, who have served the Club so well for somany years.

0The Librarian's report called attention to the catalogue of publicationswhich had recently been sent to all members, and the Librarian himself, HunterBishop, was thanked by the President for the work done in connection with the Library.2.Walter Moorhouse referred to the large number of members who had died duringthe year and briefly mentioned each one in sympathetic terms. The President spoke ofthe importance of making preparation for the possibility of the Club's being obligedto find new quarters, perhaps at short notice. A special meeting of the Club concerningthis had been held on February 26th. He asked John Layng to briefly advisethe members as to the present situation. John Layng said that a committee, mainly ofarchitects, had met and had generally agreed upon the plan requirements (room usesand sizes) for a new Club building, and that the next step is consideration as to acquiringa site of adequate size. If as and when land is acquired the Executive mayask the architect-members to form a working committee to arrange for the creation ofsketch drawings. After that the whole membership would be asked to study proposalsand to make pertinent comments.OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVEAs a result of the nominations and elections the following are the officersof the Club and Executive Committee for the Club Year beginning April 1st, 1955.*PRESIDENTSECRETARYCleeve HomeFred Kemp(Harry M. Tedman,VICE PRESIDENT and TREASURERJames Wardropperelected at the meeting, died on May 29th)EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEThe following were elected at the meeting for a two year term:Howard ChapmanPhilip ClarkWalter CoucillDavid OuchterlonySydney JohnsonWilliam SheldenArchitectController of RevenueArtistMusicianCommercial ArtistProf. Engineer(Pro)(Non Pro)(Pro)(Pro)(Pro)(Non Pro)The following having been elected at the previous annual meetingyear term will remain on the Committee for the current Club year:for a twolan Paul CameronYvon DoucetJohn Fleetwood-MorrowRobert HubbardOxford McNeillFred ShawArtistArtistWood CarverDes. Engineer(Non Pro)(Pro)(Pro)(Pro)(Pro)(Non Pro)WORKING COMMITTEESENTERTAINMENT - lan Cameron, Chairman; Sydney Johnson, Vice-chairman.Members: Morrow, McNeill, Coucill, Ouchterlony, Shelden,Doucet, Strachan.HOUSE - Philip T. Clark, Chairman.Members: Campbell, Forster, Stacey.

3.WORKING COMMITTEES cont'dPICTURES - Robert Hubbard, Chairman.Members: Coucill, Morrow.MEMBERSHIP - Fred Shaw, Chairman.Members: Hubbard, Layng, Shelden.CONSTITUTIONALAMENDMENTS -Members :Fred Shaw, Chairman.Layng, Ouchterlony.NEW BUILDING - Howard Chapman, Chairman.Member : Layng.FINANCE - J. Wardropper, Chairman.Members: Defries, Jackson, McMurtrie.LIBRARIAN - Hunter Bishop.MAILING SERVICES-Yvon Doucet.NEW MEMBERSmonths:The following new members were welcomed to the Club during the SpringProfessional Cateeorylan Campbell, artist, 26 Edgar Avenue, TorontoNorman H. McMurrich, architect, 1 Knightwood Road, Don Mills.John Irwin, editor, 121 Empress Crescent, TorontoRalph Allen, editor, 481 University Avenue, TorontoH. Det Voss, commercial artist, Norris Crescent, Bldg. J., Apt. 6, Mimico, Toronto 14Charles B. Sproatt, architect, 279 Blythwood Road, Toronto.Leonard Crainford, TV and Theatre producer, 46 Summerhill Gardens, Toronto.Walter MacNutt, musician, 383 Huron Street, Toronto.J. Wilhelm Stensson, landscape architect, Sheridan, Ont.Non-Professional CategoryPaul Bernard Pratt, 8 Sussex Avenue, Toronto.William F. Duthie, 173 Glengrove Ave. W., Toronto.Alfred James Biggar Gray, 81 Sighthill Avenue, Toronto.Non-resident CategorySHon. Mr. Justice Charles D. Stewart, Barrie, Ont.Thomas C. Daly, c/o National Film Board, Ottawa, Ont.PICTURE EXHIBITIONDuring the summer months the Club walls were hung with an exhibition ofsmall sketches by members and others. This was arranged with the co-operation ofMartin Baldwin and A. J. Casson and represents a cross section of Canadian landscapespot sketching of the last few decades. There is something very worthwhile to beobtained from these naturalistic sketches.

0PICTURE EXHIBITION cont'dConcerning them the Gallery supplied the following note:"The practice of making on-the-spot sketches, generally onwood panels, to be used as notes for later works, has beendistinctive of Canadian artists since the nineteenth century.Sketches give valuable insight into formal paintings.For this reason the Gallery is gradually acquiring as animportant part of its collection, sketches representativeboth of Canadian painting as a whole and the work of theindividual artist.There are many gaps in the collection as it stands at present,due to the fact the works required are mainly in privatecollections and consequently are seldom available for purchasethrough the usual sources. The Gallery would appreciatehearing of any sketches of this period that could beadded to this important project."4.Among the artists we noted the names of Cruickshank, Palmer, Lawren Harris,Lismer, Hallam, Holgate, Casson, Varley, Jackson, Comfort, G. A. Reid, Panton,Robinson, J.E.H. Macdonald, Brigden and Jefferys.In his supervision of theMoorhouse may well feel that he haswealth of both city and country.TRINITY COLLEGE CHAPELThe new Trinity College Chapel is nearing completion and is to be in usefor the first time during the Clerical Alumni Conference September 12th to 15th. Itspublic opening will be marked by its Consecration early in the autumn.The building is an outstanding example of Gothic design, created by thenoted architect of Liverpool Cathedral, Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, whose Toronto associatesare the firm of George & Moorhouse.building and completion of such a fane, Waltermade a definite contribution to the architecturalsonnet:The beauty of this chapel has inspired Canon J. E. Ward to compose this0Is Goodness mellowed by a plinthof stone;Does Beauty breathe in chiselledtracery;Can Truth through arched masonryatoneOr shape a "Sursum Corda" inits plea?Does Love by some strange alchemyor artSo round the contours of a humandreamTo rouse it with the warmth ofheaven's heartAnd give it of a glow that willredeem?Look you, nor looking be ashamedto feelThe Hand Divine that touchesunto lifeMan's mute design, a glory toreveal.Listen, and hear amid the passingstrifeGlad laughters for a needy day'sdelight,And song to limn the sombrenessof night.

5.GILBERT JACKSON MARRIEDThe marriage of Miss Sadie McCool to Gilbert E. Jackson took place onMonday, July 25th, at Central United Church, Woodstock, Ontario. The announcementwas made by Mr. and Mrs. James Lloyd Awde of Woodstock. Mrs. Jackson is a sisterof Mrs. Awde, The Toronto address of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson is 54 Rowanwood Avenue.Congratulations and best wishes!PERSONALAt the Convention of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada atHalifax in June, Burwell R. Coon was elected Chancellor of the College of Fellowsof the Institute. In an impressive convocation ceremony the new Chancellor receivedfour recently elected fellows into the College, among whom was Walter Moorhouse.Paul Bridle, a member of the Club resident in Ottawa and son of our lateAugustus Bridle, who has been in the diplomatic service of Canada since 1945, hasbeen appointed Canadian Commissioner on the International Supervisory Commission forLAOS.Dr. Healey Willan and Claude Champagne of Montreal have been electedhonorary members of the Canadian League of Composers, in recognition of theircreative achievement and their contribution as teachers.Geza de Kresz has been teaching at the summer school of Indiana Universityand giving a number of sonata recitals. As proof that his "English" pronunciationis improving he relates that at Chicago he was taken for a Scot with a broad Scottishaccent. And that in Indiana, the land of the Hoosiers, with their somewhat queerdialect, an American gentleman from another state, "hearing me speak to a friend,asked me: tAre you a Hoosier'? When I denied this and said I was a Canadian, hewhispered to his son, 'So you see, this is Canadian accent.

6.With the passing of Harry Tedman the Club has lost a popular member andfaithful and devoted servant. He joined the Club in 1924 and when the father of theClub, the late Gus Bridle, relinquished his active participation in the executivework of the Club, Harry took over the duties of Secretary and continued so until theday of his death, a period of nearly twenty years. Those with knowledge of themultiplicity of details inherent in the secretarial work of an organization such asours will realise the amount of time given by him for so long. And all who came incontact with him will remember the cheerfulness with which he did so many Club choresHe found time to participate in many Club Revues and other events and wasfor long the Custodian of stage costumes and properties.Withal, his work was a labour of love; those who were closest to him knewthat, next to his family, the Arts and Letters Club was the great interest of hislife.In early life Harry Tedman was attracted to the then youthful professionof advertising. He spent a considerable period in business in England and the UnitedStates, but most of his life was with the J. J. Gibbons Ltd. advertising concern,of which he was successively Secretary, Vice-President and General Manager.In addition to his attachment to the Arts and Letters Club, he had beenfor many years an enthusiastic member of the Queens. Own Rifles, was a member ofthe Masonic Order, the Royal Canadian Yacht Club and Calvin Presbyterian Church.The surviving family consists of his second wife, the former Helen McKeeand son Walter; and, by his first wife, Philip H. and Blake H. M. and two daughters,Mrs. Lois Stockdale of Toronto and Mrs. Joyce Tedman Austin of Washington, D.C.Blake Tedman is one of our own members and to him and the other members of the familywe extend the sincere sympathy of the Club.The funeral service was held in St. Thomas' Anglican Church, conducted byRev. Father Jarvis, assisted by our own Canon J. E. Ward. Many members of the Clubwere present to pay their last affectionate respects.JOHN AITKEN MacLARENJohn A. MacLaren died suddenly on June llth while holidaying in Florida,He had been a member of the Arts and Letters Club since 1938 and was formerly quiteactive in the work of the Club.Mr. MacLaren was a man of warm personality with many friends and it wasa matter of regret to those in the Club who knew him well that his many activitiesprevented his being seen oftener within its precincts.SofIn his younger days Mr. MacLaren was an outstanding newspaper man withexperience in Toronto, Edmonton, Calgary and Vancouver. One of his notable achievementsin this field was in 1912, when he scored a scoop for his paper in connectionwith the sinking of the Titanic. With the outbreak of the first World War hewent overseas as war correspondent and when hostilities were over found himself onethe top personalities in Canadian newspaper work.Subsequently he became interested in advertising and founded the MacLarenAdvertising Agency, of which he was President. He always stood for the highest

7.ethical standards and was one of the leaders in endeavouring to maintain the advertisingbusiness on a professional basis.During the second World War he gave much time in assisting the NationalWar Finance Committee, and to the Wartime Prices and Trade Board and the variousLoan campaigns.The funeral service was held at St. Johnls Church, York Mills, conductedby Canon A. A. McCollum, assisted by Rev. E. W. Fuller.The Club was represented by many of its members, W. F. Prendergast beingone of the pallbearers.The Club has lost a valued member and expresses its sympathy to the survivingmembers of the family.DR. H. W. BEECHER LOCKEWith sincere regret members learned of the death on June 1ath last ofDr. H. W. Beecher Locke, a member of the Club since 1936 and a distinguished memberof the medical profession. Formerly a resident of Toronto he had.latterly been livingin Thornhill.WDr. Locke was a member of the Academy of Medicine, Toronto, The OntarioMedical Association, The American Urological Association, the Socitde d'UrologieInternationale; and was certified as Specialist in Urology by Royal Canadian College.He was medical examiner for the Travelers Insurance Company and had served asMedical Officer to the Queen s Own Rifles and the 7th Toronto Regiment RCFA.He enlisted for service in the first war in August 1914; served inEngland and France; graduated in Medicine from University of Toronto in 1918 anddid three years post graduate work in surgery in London, Edinburgh and Vienna. Onreturning to Canada he was appointed to the active surgical staff of Toronto WesternHospital and had professional offices in the Medical Arts Building, Toronto, practisingas an Urological specialist.From 1942 to 1946 he served with the Canadian armed forces at No. 2 D.D.,Toronto, as President of Induction Medical Boards and as President of DischargeMedical Boards, the while acting as urological consultant to the Depot Boards.It was a matter of great regret to Dr. Locke that he was obliged to abandonactive surgery because of disability in the right arm due to active military service.THOMAS J. CRAWFORD, Mus.D., F.R.C.O., F.T.C.L.The death of Thomas J. Crawford which occurred on July 5th has saddenedhis innumerable Club friends. He died in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie frominjuries received in a motor car accident a few days previously. The circumstancesof his passing were particularly tragic. He was in good health and after a busylife as a musician had settled down to peaceful retirement in Barrie, where one of* his married children was living. He had become associated with the musical life ofthe community and was acting as organist and choirmaster of St. Andrew's PresbyterianChurch. He was much loved by the Barrie people and his death was a great shock tothem.He and Mrs. Crawford had just acquired a new car to celebrate Mrs. Crawford's

8.birthday. They were driving along a side road at a steady pace when somethingoccurred which caused the car to run off the road, turn over several times andfinish against a fence completely wrecked. Mrs. Crawford received severe backinjuries but Mr. Crawford was apparently uninjured. Brought'to Barriec.Mrs Crawfordhas steadily recovered but "Tommy" died in hospital a few days later, apparentlyfrom delayed shock.The funeral was private but a small group of organists was present, includingGordon Langlois, George Coutts, John Hodgins, who are members of the Club,and D'Alton McLaughlin and Tom Sargant. At. Mrs. Crawford's request John Hodginsplayed some of Tom's favorite hymns and selections from The Messiah and St. MatthewPassion.Dr. Crawford joined the Club in January, 1927 and was made an honorarylife member on October, 1949.For many years "Tommy" Crawford was very active in the musical life ofthe Club. Most of the music for the Revues was written by him and on many otheroccasions he entertained, either by composing, by assisting at stage performancesor even providing the entire programme. Many will remember his delightful eveninga few years ago of Gilbert & Sullivan anecdotes and selections, and another occasionwhen his own reminiscences delighted the audience.Dr. Crawford was an authority on G & S and for years was director of the) Eaton Operatic Society in the annual performances of the operas. Augustus Bridlein his "Story of the Club" aptly described Crawford's contribution to Club lifewhen he said that "T. J. Crawford's things have a knack of fitting into the collectivecamaraderie"."Tommy's" last appearance on the Club stage was on the evening of September25th, 1954, at the farewell dinner to Napier Moore. Napier and Tommy were onthe stage together and Napier, during a witty address, finally embraced Tommy andspoke of the cordial collaboration between himself and Tommy in the long successionof a score or more of revues.In addition to his congenial association with light music Dr. Crawfordwas a serious musician, a composer of note and an authoritative interpreter ofBach's organ music. One of his outstanding traits was the uncompromisingly highstandard of music in his church services.Thomas Crawford was born at Barrhead, Scotland in 1877. In 1894 he leftfor a course of study in Germany and became organist of All Saints', Leipsic. Hegraduated with honours and was awarded the Helbig prize by the Leipsic Conservatoryof music. In April, 1898, he went to London and resumed his studies with SirFrederick Bridge at Westminster Abbey. Later he became private assistant to SirFrederick at the Abbey and for seven years he assisted in the daily services of thegreat church. It was during this period, 1910, and in this capacity, that heassisted at the coronation of Edward VII. He was always proud of his connectionwith Westminster Abbey and of the fact that he had had several members of the royal* family as pupils. For some years he was organist and choirmaster at St. Michaels'Church, Chester Square, S.W., - a post once held by Sir Arthur Sullivan.In 1922 he came to Toronto on the invitation of Dr. Vogt and Canon J. H.Cody to become organist of St. Paul'ts Anglican Church. In 1932, on the death ofAlfred Jordan, he moved to Timothy Eaton Memorial Church.

9.He was examiner, lecturer and teacher at the Toronto (now Royal) Conservatoryof Music, and devoted his spare time to his hobby of building model railwayequipment.To his family, Mrs. Crawford, William and Thomas, Jane and Barbara, weextend the sincere sympathy of the Club."TOMMY CRAWFORD"by Napier MooreThe news of Tommy Crawford's death has just reached me -- here in hisnative land. I am sadly distressed at the passing of one who was not only a stalwartof the Club, but who, over a long period of years, was my valued musicalcollaborator and genial friend in the production of the old Arts and Letters Revues.It was early in the progress of the revues that Tonmmy and I joined forces,he writing the music to my lyrics, some of which would have driven many a composerto distraction. It was a harmonious and gleeful partnership. Working with Tommywas fun. He was, of course, an accomplished musician, an outstanding organist andchoirmaster. But all his life he relished excursions into lighter fields, and itwas with enormous zest that he would turn out Arts and Letters scores.Our method of working was congenial. I would write a lyric, take it up* to Tommy's house, give him an idea of the act as I visualized it. There were goodsingers in the cast for solo items, but for concerted numbers the range of the musichad to be within the capacity of unauthorized baritones. Tommy would quickly "draft"a tune. Then, when it was down on paper, weld get together, changing words to betterfit the music; altering a bar to give more punch to the words. Sometimes weld meetin his studio at the Conservatory, and on those occasions we must have shatteredthe decorum of that institution. For its corridors would echo to the strains of"If I Were an M.P.", "Its Only a Question of Time", "Abie, and Maurice, and Mitch","Nelson and Brock", or the rmost ambitious production number we ever did - "TheFathers of Confederation".During the years when Thomas J. Crqwford was musical director of theEaton Operatic Society, we often talked of doing a full length musical comedy orlight opera. Somehow we never seemed to be able to find the time.It was in the last revue I produced that Tommy and I made our only appearancetogether on the Club stage, playing and singing -- if you could call itsinging -- a medley of the numbers we had written for more than a dozen shows. Eachnight the warmth of the reception given us was such that it wasn't too easy to getgoing. Both of us were, well, sort of choked up.Today, for the same reason, I find it difficult to meet Horace Corner'srequest that for the Monthly Letter I write something in remembrance of Tommy.I'm just sort of choked up.

OCTOBER, 1955MONTHLY DINNER, SEPTEMBER 24th, 1955A larger than average number of members attended the monthly dinner tobe reminded of the Spring show "La Poule Grillel'and to hear of Mazzoleni's travels.The President welcomed by name some of those present: Past-Presidents andguests. He also referred to the forthcoming installation of a cocktail bar and saidthat some day members would be receiving a special invitation to an inaugurationlunch. He did not know whether cocktails would be supplied free; upon which theTreasurer was observed to shake his head vigorously, meaning, "only over my dead* body".The President invited Ernest Morgan to make a special announcement, whichwas to the effect that the C.B.C. was devoting the whole of a Wednesday Night programme,on October 12th, to the music and life of Dr. Healey Willan. From 7:30 to10 p.m. over the Trans Canada network - CBL in Toronto.After dinner Alan Collier showed slides taken by him at the Poule Grille'eshow in the Spring. In this collection of pictures the Club has an excellent recordof this successful show and of many of those who took part or attended this occasion.Ettore Mazzoleni then gave a picturesque and humorous account of his travelsin Italy this past summer. He said he and his wife planned a complete holiday,escape from music, from Toronto and duties. No music festivals, no tourist routes,no snapshots! They travelled in their own car in a leisurely way without too muchplanning. Their trip was a complete success, marred only by their loss in Rome byrobbery of Mrs. Mazzoleni's purse, which, by a combination of circumstances, containecalmost all their cash, travellerst cheques and passports. They never did recover theactual cash but after considerable delay obtained duplicates of the cheques andpassports.SIn London they were warned of probable trouble at border points as the nameon their passports was Mazzoleni while that on the car license was Van Valkenburg.However, by handing one document to one official and the other to a different officialeverything went smoothly. He said that although he was born in Switzerland near theItalian border, he had never been in Italy before and knew little or nothing of thelanguage.

I2.iTheir introduction to Italy was over 66 miles of autostrada, with thescenery obscured every few feet by billboards. Their route took them into Yugoslavia.where they found bad roads, poor accommodation and appalling poverty so depressingthat they left quickly.Back in Italy he spoke of the unique beauty of Venice; Amalfi, the highspot for scenery; Naples, where they saw a ludicrously hammy performance of "Tosca";Pompeii, where they had an unusually intelligent guide; Rome; Florence. He emphasize

- - ----------~---3.Another member, John Long, who underwent a serious operation early in thesummer, is now well enough, we are happy to say, to resume his usual occupation.Lewis Milligan's impression of the Couchiching conference on world affairsat Geneva Park, which he attended, is summed up in the following:Come up to our Lady GenevaAway from the world's stress and fevaFrom toothache to cancersShe has all the answers -That is, if you like to believa.For the information of members who may not have seen the notice on theClub bulletin board, the Salmagundi Club of New York, with which the Arts and LettersClub is associated, is making building alterations and advise us that for thepresent room rental is not available, but that all other privileges of the clubare available to our members.In a recent signed newspaper story, J. E. Middleton, Past President andlife member, described the Arts and Letters Club - without naming it however - "TheClub where highbrows meet us middlebrows and sneer not at all, where playwrightsdeign to converse with almost anyone, where musicians never even mention theNeapolitan Sixth, or Sheep may Safely Graze, or Stanford in B flat, but chatter attable with Hoi Polloi, a Greek friend of ours.We have been pleased to see Professor Charles Dunn at lunch at the Clubafter having been away for a year in Europe engaged in research in medieval literature.Dr. Charles E. Hendry, who is Director of the School of Social Work,University of Toronto, has been in Paris attending a Meeting of Experts on thePromotion of Teaching of Race Questions in Primary and Secondary Schools, held atUNESCO House in Paris September 19th to 23rd. While in Europe he will confer withDr. de Jongh, President of the International Committee of Schools of Social Workin Amsterdam and with Sir Geoffrey Vickers in London, the latter in connection withthe leadership role he will play in the Round Table on "The Impact of IndustrialTechnology on Human Wellbeing in Canada", to be held by the University of TorontoSchool of Social Work in the fall of 1956.NEW MEMBERSWilliam E. Trevett, professional category, 25 Eastbourne Crescent, Mimico.Claude T. Bissell, non-professional category, The Dean's House, UniversityCollege, Toronto.I

I IA FEW WORDS ABOUT PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARTS AND LETTERS CLUBBecause of the misunderstanding which occasionally crops up when memberspropose candidates for professional membership and are sometimes surprised orchagrined when candidates fail to qualify as such, but who would be welcomed asnon-pro members, it has been thought desirable to discuss in the pages of the MonthlyLetter this important question.By-law 11 reads as follows:"Resident members shall be classified as Professional or Non-Professionalmembers. Professional members shall be all such members as in the opinionof the Executive Committee are actively engaged in any of the arts setforth and derive a substantial part of their income therefrom. All othersshall be Non-Professional members."The "arts set forth", according to By-Law No. 3, are:Drama Literature ArchitectureMusic Sculpture and Fine and Applied Arts.1. There is an important distinction between the term "Professional" in the Artsand Letters Club Constitution and the same word as used in everyday language. AUniversity professor or teacher, no matter how eminent he may be in his profession,does not thereby automatically become eligible for professional membership in theClub. He must be actively engaged (at the time of application) in one of thespecified arts. A world famous scientist or mathematician; a leading chemist,physiologist or biologist, who might have been awarded the Nobel Prize, the AlbertMedal, discovered a new wonder drug and have written outstanding reports of hisdiscoveries, would not necessarily be eligible for Pro membership in the Club despitethe eminence achieved in his chosen profession.2. The working rule used by the Executive in determining whether an applicantderives a substantial part of his income from the practice of one of the specifiedarts is that at least 75% of his income shall arise from this source.Naturally there are border line cases to be decided. Heaven forbid that weshould ask an applicant to make a statutory declaration as to how he earns hisincome, as the Income Tax Department does.3. Confusion and misunderstanding is sometimes caused by making a comparisonbetween the status of an applicant and some present members who have professionalstanding in the Club.ISuccessive elected Executive Committees may have had different criteria accordingto varying circumstances and in past years of the ClubTs history rulings may nothave been always uniform. Generally speaking however the spirit and intention ofthe present by-laws have been faithfully observed.KS.

5.There have been occasions in the past when economic difficulties have resultedin considerable latitude being extended to all classes of new members with somerelaxation of the practise of careful selection.The Executive Committee has the power at any time to change the classificationof any member if in its opinion circumstances demand it. This power has rarelybeen exercised. There have, however, been several cases of Pro members asking tobe transferred to non-pro membership, (when this meant paying a higher annual fee)when advancement has brought a transition from active participation in the specifiedarts to fully administrative positions. Some of the Pro members (jealous of theirPro standing) have found a method of solving this problem by making annual contributionsto general Club purposes in addition to their Annual fees. There is norule against this practice (quoth the Treasurer).THE LIBRARYThe following material has been obtained from The National Gallery inOttawa: 1) Catalogue of Paintings. This 272-page work was produced in 1948, andlists the Galleryts collection under various schools. The catalogue contains abrief biographical sketch of each artist, descriptions of the paintings, an indexof artists and of portraits, and a numerical index of the paintings. 2) A Portfolioof Canadian Paintings. Issued in 1950, this portfolio contains 28 reproduc-*^ tions in colour of well-known paintings by Canadians. 3) First Biennial Exhibitionof Canadian Painting. The Gallery's Annual Exhibition of Painting has now become aBiennial, and this catalogue is of the first such exhibition, held in the Spring of1955. 4) Three Catalogues, produced in connection with the exhibitions of theworks of F. H. Varley, A. H. Robinson, and Henri Matisse.Four reference works not previously mentioned in the Monthly Letter may begrouped together, as they all refer to the Canadian scene. First of these is acatalogue titled The Development of Painting in Canada, which was published for anexhibition which opened in The Art Gallery of Toronto in January 1945. This is animportant source of reference, for it contains a section devoted to biographicalnotes, and another devoted to a selected bibliography. The second work is A Bibliographyof Canadian Cultural Periodicals in Canadian Libraries, which was recentlycompiled by three members of the Department of Italian, Spanish, and Portugese ofthe University of Toronto. Until this informative work appeared, the most recentbasic list of Canadian literary periodicals was the Tod and Cordingley list, whichdealt with the subject only up to the year 1900. Third, What Art Has Done forCanadian History; a catalogue of the J. Ross Robertson Historical Collection in theToronto Public Reference Library. Fourth, Handbook Of Canada; a volume compiled topresent a brief outline of those institutions, industries, and sciences which aredistinctly Canadian. At least five of the chapters in this book were written byClub members.Painters are herewith briefly introduced to two illustrated works now inthe library. Masters Of Popular Painting is a book which was produced by the Museum* of Modern Art to serve as a catalogue for an exhibition by that title which it presentedin 1938; the exhibition was divided into two sections - European, and American.The book contains 41 plates reproduced from the European paintings, and 36 from theAmerican; both parts contain a biographical and bibliographical section. The secondwork is titled Treasury Of American Drawings, by C. E. Slatkin and R. Schoolman. The161 drawings illustrated in this interesting compilation were not limited by anyj'

6.medium, and include water-colour, gouache, and oil sketches, although the intrusionof colour promptly limited the degree of finish that the drawing might possess whilestill being acceptable for this admirable collection.A valuable contribution to the library has been made by Sir ErnestMacMillan in the form of Music in Canada, a; book which he recently edited. Sinceits publication, enough has been written to acquaint everyone with the importanceof this excellent work; suffice it now to announce its presence in the library andto point out that in addition to the wide scope of the subject-matter embraced bythe 19 contributors, the book contains reference data on the major musical organizationsacross the country.The library is once again indebted to Bill Hogarth for two further contributionsto the "Members" shelf. First of these is An Economistts Confession Of Faith,which is the work of fellow-member Gilbert Jackson. A straightforward presentationof faith during difficult times is to be found in this selection of public addresseswhich were given by Professor Jackson during the early nineteen-thirties. Second isSix Canadian Plays, edited by Herman Voaden and published in 1930. Each play wasentered in competition, and was chosen for this collection because of having anexterior northern Canadian setting; the illustrations include four reproductions ofpaintings and two photographs by Alan Sangster of stage sets.SAn additional donation•s titled Illustrated Toronto: Past And Present.This book was published in 1877, and is described on the title page as "... anHistorical and Descriptive Guide Book comprising its Architecture, Manufacture,Trade; its Social, Literary, Scientific, and Charitable Institutions; its Churches,Schools, and Colleges ..... " etc. Although this book would probably move only acentenarian to nostalgic reminiscences, the modern Torontonian might be interestedin the more than 60 pages of coloured lithographs with which it is illustrated.OBITUARYHarry George Haynes.To all but a few, the passing of Harry Haynes onAugust 19th last at the age of 54, was a great shock.A bold front upon an illness that had beset him formore than half a year and which inflicted much pain, eluded most of his friends.Before business took him to the United States, his activities in the Clubwere numerous. One of these was an active part in the rehabilitation of the Clubtssound system. When he could he would answer the call for volunteers for variousactivities; indeed he was one of the most cheerful souls in the Club.Business called him to the States for some two years but when home Harrywould not miss the enjoyment of a monthly dinner or some other activity, and withhis well-known sunny disposition was always a delight to those who knew him.SHis interest was in the perfection of sound projection of music. Hist York Mills Little Theatre', a miniature Movie and Sound Projection Theatre installedin his home, was not only an absorbing interest to him but a delight to his manyfriends.r

~F·.7.His tastes were catholic yet those who knew him best, realized that only the bestin the Arts really interested him, and this applied especially to music.Harry was known for his mental and physical vitality and these enabledhim to enthuse others in personal as well as business matters. For that reasonHarry Haynes is mourned by so many from Coast to Coast, both sides of the border.Business brought him back to Canada last summer to take up a new appointment,and to enjoy once more, his home, garden, and his Little Theatre, and, butfor the demands of business, and latterly illness, the Club he liked so well.He is buried in St. John's Churchyard, York Mills, and is survived by his wife, ason and daughter, as well as two sisters in South Africa. To all of these the Clubextends sincerest sympathy.

0 0 SI·THE MONTHLY DINNER, OCTOBER 29thNovember, 1955A large number of members attended in spite of the inclement weather.They were well rewarded by a very interesting evening.The President, Cleeve Home, referred to the death of member Bob Clarkin his 86th year, whose passing, on October 14th, has deprived the Club of anotherassociate of long standing. Later, the President welcomed a visitor from theSavage Club, London, in the person of Frank Crawshaw.The after-dinner programme consisted of three varying items. The firstwas a talk by Frank Tumpane, who described with wit and humour some of hisexperiences as a newspaper columnist: most entertaining.Then Mr. Crawshaw, who is a distinguished actor, entertained us with anumber of very amusing anecdotes, told with a remarkable command of facial expressionand varying dialect. The Club is much indebted to Mr. Crawshaw as a visitorfor his courtesy.Nicholas Goldschmidt sang a number of lieder by Schubert and Schumann,concluding his group with a charming old English song. Nick's gift of fineinterpretation is well known, but particularly worthy of note was his renderingof Der Doppelganger.Whoever arranged the stage for the evening deserves a word of thanks,as the arrangement of dark blue curtains and golden light materially added to thepleasure of the programme.THE NEXT DINNER"AN ADVENTURE IN COLOUR""An explanation of colour from the standpoint of the photographer andsome examples of the many uses for the 35mm colour camera; both for the professionaland the amateur." This will be the theme of the exhibition to be given byJohn Fleetwood-Morrow at the next monthly dinner, the date of which is Saturday,November 26th.

2.CELEBRATIONS GALOREHEALEY WILLAN'S BIRTHDAYOn Wednesday, October 12th, the Club honoured Dr. Healey Willan on theoccasion of his 75th birthday by a "very special" luncheon. Over one hundredmembers were present. It was one of those rare occasions when members had anopportunity, and took advantage of it, to express spontaneously their affectionfor the guest of honour.President Cleeve Home asked Sir Ernest MacMillan to propose a toastto Dr. Willan, who responded in a brief, characteristically modest address, inthe course of which he said he was privileged to share his birthday with VaughanWilliams, who was 83 on the same day.While it is needless to point it out to members, we should like toemphasize here the enthusiasm with which Healey Willan has entered into the spiritof the Club and the immense amount of enjoyment he has given members over theperiod of nearly forty years during which he has been one of us.One recalls, among a long succession of contributions to Club life,The Order of Good Cheer, The Chester Mysteries, Brebeuf, The Club Constitution,Deirdre of the Sorrows (with John Coulter), and the Christmas Processional Chorus.Other Willan TributesOn Saturday afternoon, October 15th, a recital of Dr. Willan's music,sponsored by the Canadian College of Organists, was given at St. Paults AnglicanChurch. The programme was given by Dr. Willan and St. Mary Magdalene Choir;Dr. Charles Peaker and the choir of St, Paul's.Perhaps the biggest tribute to Dr. Willan as an outstanding musicianand composer was by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation which devoted itsentire coast to coast Wednesday night three-hour broadcast on October 12th tothe personality and music of the composer. The programme included representativechoral and orchestral music, organ works and solo songs. The conductors wereDr. Willan and Geoffrey Waddington, and the organist, Gerald Bales.An interesting feature of the broadcast was the series of comments,tributes and recollections, given by means of tape recordings by friends andfellow musicians. Among these were John Coulter, Lawren Harris, Ned Pratt, SirErnest MacMillan, Ettore Mazzoleni; younger composers, as Godfrey Ridout, LouisApplebaum, Robert Fleming; Organists Dr. Peaker, Fred Silvester and Sir WilliamMcKie of Westminster Abbey; officials of Willants old school, St. Saviour'sChoir School, London; and some of his own church people.A Golden Anniversary (by Eason Humphreys)Dr. and Mrs. Healey Willan recently celebrated their Golden WeddingAnniversary. They were married in The Church of St. John the Evangelist inHammersmith on the River Thames, November 6th, 1905. Mrs. Willan, nee GladysHelen Hall, thinks she is properly married but the Marriage Certificate is missing.

3.Of this she is sure, however, the Ceremony was performed under a special Bishop'sLicence - a distinction in itself.Nell Willan, as she is affectionately known by friends, was accompanist to theChoral Society in Wanstead, Essex. The Conductor was a man named Willan, andthat is how the trouble started. Studying for four years at The Royal Academy ofMusic, she also took piano lessons from a member of the Board of the Royal PhilharmonicSociety. At this gentleman's invitation, Healey became an Associate ofthe R P S and thereby obtained concert tickets at a reduction; husbandry ofresources even then! Studying Theory under Dr. Ebenezer Prout, she proudly showedthat distinguished gentleman Healey's setting of "Crossing the Bar". Dr. Proutlooked at it in silence for a few minutes and said, "Hum, it starts in E and endsin E, but I suppose one can get used to anything." However, this did not affectthe romance.The Willans lived variously in what are now densely populated suburbs of London,Ealing, Beckenham, Balham and Streatham, but as Healey says there were meadows,stiles and cows there, in those days.The late Dr. Vogt was in London in 1913 seeking men to fulfil appointments to theTheory and Piano departments of the Toronto Conservatory, and one day was introducedto Healey at Novellots. Healey was appointed to the Theory department andupon Healey's recommendation, Vigo Kihl received the Piano appointment. TheWillans set sail in the steampship Grampian for a rough eleven-day winter crossingduring which an enemy-to-be submarine was sighted. Nell Willan recalls findingherself accompanying a ship's steward, who fancied he could sing, at the shiptsconcert. The signal that he would sing an encore was a hearty slap on her back;there were several encores. After getting the kids turned in, she would take aturn on deck and several times endeavoured to make friends with a gentleman witha distinctly stand-off-ish manner. He turned out to be the shipts detective.The family consists of three boys, all English born, and one girl, born in Canada.They all inherit the good looks of their parents and many of their distinguishedcharacteristics - Mother's quiet, unassuming dignity, and a readiness to enjoythe subtle fun of life, and the personal magnetism and sense of humour, if notthe twinkle, of Father.Overall good health pervades the Willan menage and this, perhaps, contributes totheir sense of humour. A few days before the Anniversary, a plumber discovereda defect in the most essential of the ,three pieces', an expensive renewal. SaidMrs. Willan to her husband, "I now know what I want for my anniversary present,and you can tie a piece of gold ribbon on the handleI"To Dr. and Mrs. Willan, our very sincere congratulationsforward to your Diamond Anniversary.The Club now looksANOTHER CELEBRATIONThe Maclean-Hunter Company, of which Floyd Chalmers, long a member ofthe Club, is President, on October 3rd celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Maclean'sMagazine. A number of its editors are or have been members of the Club, - henceour referring to the occasion here.

4.The first editor, fifty years ago, was W. Arnott Craick, who has beena Club member since 1911 and who graces our lunch tables with dignity and unfailingregularity. No one would guess from his appearance that Mr. Craick startedhis editorial career more than half a century ago. He bears few signs of anythingbut healthy maturity, and although semi-retired is actively engaged ineditorial work; and still holds the long time post, with its onerous duties, ofhonorary secretary-treasurer of the Commonwealth Press Union.Other editors of past years include Napier Moore, from 1926 to 1945;Vernon McKenzie, from 1921 to 1926; and W. A. Irwin, from 1945 to 1950, all ofwhom are or have been closely associated with the Club.Ralph Allen, another member, is the present editor and was the chairmanat the Golden Jubilee Celebration.CONFERENCE IN AUSTRALIATwo of our members are in Australia as delegates to the CommonwealthPress Conference which opened in Sydney on October 29th. They left by air onOctober 21st via Honolulu. They are Floyd Chalmers aind W. A. Craick, to whom wehave referred in the preceding article. Mr. Chalmers is representing the PeriodicalPress and Mr. Craick is a delegate from the Commonwealth Press Union, ofwhich he is honorary secretary-treasurer. Mr. Craick also acts as secretary of*g the Canadian delegation.They expect to spend about six weeks travelling in Australia.CLUB PICTURE EXHIBITIONThe exhibition on the walls of the great hall during most of Octoberwas a group of recent spot watercolour sketches by Alfred J. Casson.A considerable number of them were made on member Merrill Denisontsproperty at Bon Echo, and the memainder in the Cloche hills,Mr. Casson as usual demonstrates his complete mastery of this difficultmedium as well as his highly personal and stimulating reaction to the territoryvisited. It is not common to see such satisfying sketches produced from an almosttotally green and blue summer landscape.The artist is to be congratulated.THE LIBRARY.Attention is drawn to two useful books on the "Reference" shelf. TheHarvard List of Books on Art contains a fairly extensive listing of titles per-*taining to Architecture, Sculpture and Painting; each of these three sections issub-divided to provide general and national coverage. Other sections deal withGeneral Reference, History of Art, Graphic Arts, and the Minor Arts. The seventh-edition of that indispensable librarianls manual, titled Guide to Reference Books,

5.has been obtained. This selection aid is published by the American LibraryAssociation, and contains data on all standard reference works covering a widevariety of subjects. The book contains an alphabetical listing - divided into20 major sections - of about 5,500 entries. The addition of this book to theother reference holdings persuades the librarian to suggest that he might be nowequipped to deal with enquiries in regard to the choice of book titles for referencepurposes.Comprehensive catalogues of art exhibitions and collections are occasionallyadded to the shelves. One such is Italian Art, an illustrated souvenir ofthe special exhibition of Italian art held at Burlington House in 1930; almost alltypes of Italian art are represented in the reproductions. A second catalogue isThe Lillie P. Bliss Collection, which was published by the Museum of Modern Artin 1934. Miss Bliss amassed an impressive collection of paintings between 1913and her death in 1931, and bequeathed most of these paintings to the Museum.A standard reference work in the field of music is now to be found inthe library; this is the recently published ninth edition of The Oxford Companionto Music. Now completely revised and reset, this useful self-indexed work containsa pronouncing glossary and over 1,100 portraits and pictures. A quite differenttype of reference work is Design In British Industry by Michael Farr. This comprehensivebook was recently published by Cambridge University Press; it is fullyillustrated, for the 88 plates each contain 2 - 5 photographs. There are fourbroad sections: I Data, II Design Organizations, III Conclusions, IV Suggestions* for Improvement. It is felt that this work should be useful to all members whoare interested in the field of design,Three books with a Canadian theme were recently displayed on the "NewAdditions" shelf. Canada's Past in Pictures was written and illustrated byC. W. Jefferys. By the examination of authentic historical material, the authorattempted to visualize some phases of Canada's past, and in turn to present themto the reader in the 50 stories and drawings contained in this book. Two companionpieces picked up in a rummage sale are French-Canadian Literature byCamille Roy, and English-Canadian Literature by T, G. Marquis. These books consistof reprints, for private circulation only, of the seventieth and seventyfirstsigned contributions contained in Canada And Its Provinces, a twenty-threevolume series edited by A. Shortt and A. G. Doughty. The librarian would bepleased to hear of an available copy of volume 12 of the series, which containsthe remaining three contributions on the arts and letters section, namely Paintingand Sculpture by E. F. B. Johnston, Music And The Theatre In Canada by J. E.Middleton, and Canadian Architecture by P. E. Nobbs.In response to a request which was made in an effort to complete thefile of Art League Calendars, William Colgate has presented a copy for the year1904. Complete sets of these calendars seem to be quite rare, but with thislatest acquisition we now have all but one - that for the year 1902.A NOTED ARCHITECTAn interesting event was the recent visit to Toronto of Sir Giles Scottwho came to inspect the new Trinity College Chapel. Sir Giles is the famousarchitect of the Liverpool Cathedral and the creator of the design for the Trinity

6.Chapel. The building is now completed and is shortly to be dedicated. It isnot often that the architect does not see the material result of his creativework until after its completion, where such an important fabric is concerned.It is naturally a source of satisfaction to Walter Moorhouse, under whose supervisionthe construction has been carried out, to learn that Sir Giles was verypleased with the result.The building has been done by a Canadian firm and the stonework isconsidered to be quite the equal of similar work done in the present day on theother side of the Atlantic.SIR ERNESTIS LAST SEASON WITH T.S.O.Congratulations are being extended on all sides to Sir Ernest MacMillanat the beginning of his 25th season as conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestraon the success of his work as director.Toronto, and music lovers particularly, owe a deep debt to him for thepatience, skill and musical ability which has enabled him to bring the orchestraup to its present high standard. It is difficult to conceive of anyone else withthe combination of qualities necessary to have achieved this result.The Arts and Letters Club extends its own appreciation to Sir Ernest,not only for his public work but also as a former Club president and for hisactive participation, and frequently leadership, in the music of Club life overthe years.Sir Ernest MacMillan is retiring as conductor of the T.S.O. at the endof the present season, and it has been announced by the directors of the orchestrathat Walter Susskind has been appointed conductor to take effect at that time.Mr. Susskind is at present conductor of the Symphony Orchestra in Melbourne,Australia. He was born in Prague in 1913 but took up residence in England in1939.CLUB NOTESReginald Godden is planni1ng to present the entire cycle of Beethoven's32 piano sonatas, in chronological order, on nine consecutive Friday evenings,from March 23rd to May 18th, in the First Unitarian Church, Hamilton. This isprobably the first time this has been done in Canada.Reg tells us that this project involves the absorbing and memorizing ofsome 550 pages of music and fifteen hours of playing. And he figures that eachhour of playing means some 48 hours of preparatory work. He also points out thatHamilton is only one hour from Toronto and that no visa is needed.George Pepper has recently completed a mural for the new building ofthe Department of Veterans Affairs, Ottawa. The painting symbolizes the treatmentservices for the fighting men of Canada. Another mural for the same building wasdone by Charles Comfort.

II7.Mr. Pepper is taking a yearTs leave of absence from his duties as viceprincipalof the Ontario College of Art and is shortly leaving to paint in Europe.He expects to spend considerable time in Spain.Fred H. Brigden was the recipient of a presentation plaque in recognitionof his forty years of service to boys' work. The occasion was the openingon September 30th of a new boys' department at the Central Y.Writing about certain forthcoming exhibitions of art, a well known artcommentator has this to say: "Our attention will be demanded by items as differentas non-objectives by brilliant Harold Towne and heraldic design by ScottCarter. And make no mistake, they may be different kinds of genius involved, butit takes genius either to make a Towne creation without set rules or to make aScott Carter design inside the tightest rules known."Last month we had a note about the Salmagundi Club of New York. Itwas news to us that this is a successor to the club started over 100 years agowhose membership included Hawthorne, Longfellow and Sir Walter Scott, who is saidto have come across the Atlantic for meetings. We note that there is a SalmagundiClub in Toronto, which opened its present season with a luncheon at PrinceArthur House on October 6th.On Saturday, October 29th, at lunch, two distinguished Spanish-speakingartists met at the Club as guests. One was Jose Gutierrez, Mexican paintertechnician,and the other, Jose Barajas, friend of Charles Thompson, now residingin Toronto. After Fred Challener had introduced the two artists to each other,they had a lively exchange, which Fred, unfortunately, was not able to translate.Lionel Stevenson has been appointed James B, Duke Professor of Englishat Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.Congratulations to Professor Stevenson but we regret the Club will notsee him so often.The new bar was formally opened on October 12th, just in time to drinka toast to Dr. Healey Willan.NOTES ABOUT NEW MEMBERSCHARLES B. SPROATT Mr. Sproatt is president of the architectural firm of Sproatt& Rolphi son of the late Henry Sproatt, formerly a distinguished charter memberof the Arts and Letters Club. Older members of the Club will remember the lateMr. Sproatt taking the Club on a tour of the new Hart House before it was opento the public.Our new member graduated B.A.Sc. Architecture University of Toronto in1923. From 1915-1919 he served in Royal Naval Air Service and was awarded theDistinguished Service Cross. He has designed many notable buildings. He makeshobbies of photography and metal crafts and is an ardent gardener.N C·"L)

RALPH ALLEN Mr. Allen is a writer of long experience who is now .ditor ofMaclean's Magazine. He came to Toronto via Oxbow, Saskatchewan and Winnipeg.He has been on the Winnipeg Tribune and the Toronto Globe and Mail and hasstepped up in Maclean's through the associate editorship, 1946, managing editor,1948 to his present position in 1950. He has written books which have beenpublished by Longmans Green and MacMillans as well as many short stores andarticles. He was awarded the OBE for war services. From his arduous editorialduties he manages to get time off for fly fishing and sketching, which are hisfavourite diversions.LEONARD CRAINFORD Mr. Crainford is a professional TV and Theatre producer whohas had a great deal of experience in the professional theatre, including theOld Vic and Shakespeare Memorial Theatre at old Stratford. He is a graduate ofthe University of London and is keenly interested in music, painting and literatureas well as the drama. He is a member of the Green Room Club, The Arts TheatreClub, The Langham Club, etc.HILTON MAC M. HASSELL Mr. Hassell is well known to his fellow artists as aportrait painter and exhibitor at the OSA and RCA. He has had a wide experiencehaving been for 25 years in commercial art. In addition to his own profession heis interested in literature and music and in the odd moments when he is not paintinghe is probably busy with one of his hobbies of woodworking, cabinet makingand photography.J. WILHELM STENSSON Mr. Stensson is a landscape architect who for twenty yearshas been a partner in the firm of Dunnington-Grubb, Floyd and Stensson. Hestudied his profession at the University of Toronto and Harvard University. Inaddition to his vocation he is keenly interested in painting.OBITUARYROBERT SCOULAR CLARKRobert Scoular Clark, a member of many years standing, died at hishome in Toronto on Friday, October 14th, after a comparatively short illness.Bob Clark, as he was known to many members, was in his 86th year, and had beenin the Club since 1920.In recent years failing strength had obliged him to confine his visitsto the Club to the monthly and annual dinners, which he rarely failed to attend.Right up to the time of his last illness he maintained his keen interest in theClub and its activities. Irwin Forster, his son-in-law, 'was able to keep himwell posted as to these.In former times he was a constant attendant at luncheons and throughhis hobby of photography, in which he was an expert amateur, recorded many ofthe scenes and participants in the Spring Revues and other Club events, as wellas making many portraits of members and prominent guests. Many of his printsare to be found in the Club archives. He also acted on the library committee.Members of the Club paid their last respects at the funeral servicewhich was conducted by Rev. Dr. E. M. Howse of Bloor Street United Church. TheClub's sincere sympathy is expressed to surviving daughters, Miss Edythe M. Clark,Mrs. Claude Rawlings and Mrs. Irwin Forster. iiN ii. ^: ~-..,, ';

II14 ELM STREETTORONTOMONTHLY LETTER DECEMBER, 1955THE MONTHLY DINNERThe November Dinner was held on December 3rd, having beenpostponed a week in order to have as many guests of honour present as possible.It was distinctly a "unique" occasion because, as thePresident, Cleeve Home, said in his remarks, it was an evening that couldnever be repeated.The principal event of the evening was the bestowal ofhonorary life memberships on the living charter members of the Club who hadnot yet received that honour.There are eight resident and three non-resident members whohave enjoyed continuous membership in the Club for over 45 years. Of them,R. L. Defries (86), Sir Wyly Grier (94), and J. E. Middleton (H3) are alreadylife members.The other eight are J. Harry Smith (71), E. J. Archibald (74),William Rae (87), Fred Challener (86), Ivor Lewis (74), Fred Brigden (84),E. R. Rolph (84), and Lawren Harris (70).All the above were present as guests at the head table exceptLawren Harris and E. R. Rolph, the former prevented by distance, andthe latter by illness.All the resident members are personally well known to Clubhabitue's, and their professional reputation makes it unnecessary to add anythinghere. It may be noted, however, that all eight of the gentlemen whowere honoured are "professional" members.The non-resident members, well known to their contemporaries,are possibly not so well known to younger members. Mr. Smith moved toMontreal in 1921, where he has been engaged in journalism and was for manyyears associated with the late Murray Gibbon, (a former Club member), inpublic relations work with the C.P.R. Mr. Archibald went to Montreal in 1911,and is associate editor of the Montreal Star. Lawren Harris left Toronto in1935 and has been a resident of Vancouver for some years.IThe president read letters of appreciation from Lewis, Harris,Rae and Archibald. Toasts were drunk to the Queen and the Life Members.

2.The Monthly Dinner (cont'd)Middleton, Challener and Smith spoke briefly for themselvesand on behalf of the other guests. Middleton read a poem which he had composedfor the occasion. Smith, in his remarks, said he truly "enjoyed"membership in the Club and that he always, on his visits from Montreal, feltlike coming home. Challener, in reminiscing, spoke of an early performancein the Club of Hayden t s Toy Symphony; and said that one of the bitter regretsof his life was that he failed to secure the triangle part in the orchestra.The walls of the Great Hall were decorated by paintings ofBrigden and Challener; and in addition were hung Grier's fine portrait ofGus Bridle and Lawren Harris' charming early work, the "House in the Ward".After dinner John Fleetwood-Morrow presented his "Adventurein Colour" with colour slides. John combined the technician and the artist.The first part explained colour effects and how they were produced in thefilm; then illustrative commercial slides; and finally a series of naturestudies and travelogue pictures which surely vied with the best of othercamera shows seen at the Club. One imagines that even the painters in theaudience might have felt envious of some of the beautiful subjects in thepictures taken in Bruges.LADIES' NIGHT -Wednesday, November 16thThrough the courtesy of Eason Humphreys the Club presenteda Ladies! Night on the above date. Mr. Humphreys gave another of his interestingtravelogues: "Wandering through Nova Scotia" with kodachrome slides.The collection of pictures shown was the result of severaltrips so that the audience could see the country depicted at different seasonsof the year; the bright blues and greens of the summer scene contrasting withthe rich reds and russets of autumn. Pictorially and technically it was anexcellent show, quite up to the Humphreys standard.The refreshment period in the lounge after the showing gavea pleasant opportunity for members, their ladies and guests, to get acquaintedsocially. There was a large crowd, a crush, in fact; and a happy one at that.CLUB PICTURE SHOWDuring most of November the exhibition of paintings on thewalls of the Great Hall was one of experimental art in a number of its manifestations.Contributors were Wilson, Aldwinckle, Watson, Cooper, Tacon,Mac Reynolds, Mackay Houston.This show was a decided change of pace from earlier ones thisyear and the thanks of the Club should be extended to the artists concerned.THE LIBRARYThe Victoria & Albert Museum has published a series of monographsfor the purpose of presenting the background of individual masterpieces

L3.The Library (cont d)owned by the Museum. Number five in this series - titled Italian GothicSculpture - has been obtained for the Sculpture shelf of our library; thismonograph couples a brief historical text with a total of 53 photographs ofworks which were completed before the year 1400. Another book obtained forthis section of the library is Sculpture In Britain: The Middle Ages by LawrenceStone, a work which has been issued as Vol. 7. of the great PelicanHistory of Art series. As the author suggests, the history of English medievalsculpture is a story of the reception and transformation of a series ofinfluences from the Continent; this pattern is similar to, though not identicalwith, the stylistic developments in painting.Two books that should please those interested in the visualarts are Modern Prints and Drawings by Paul Sachs, and The Lost Art by RobertSowers. The first of these is very fully illustrated with many small drawingsplus 222 plates. This fascinating book deals with various schools andmovements and covers the output of artists by certain countries; in addition,there are photographs of technical processes as well as a section on biographiesand on bibliography. The second book is sub-titled "A Survey Of OneThousand Years of Stained Glass", and provides many interesting illustrations,especially those of the present century.The very first title that appears in the recently-producedcatalogue of Club books is Across My Path. Partly autobiographical, and partlydevoted to literary essays of a high quality, this book presents some ofthe writings of Pelham Edgar. Unfortunately the book was listed in the catalogueunder the subject-heading "Literature" instead of under its rightfulsection, for Professor Edgar was a Club member from 1911 to 1924. The indexcards have been altered, and the book now is to be found on the "Members"shelf. Another book which contains a collection of essays, but which isdevoted exclusively to the Canadian scene, is Our Sense Of Identity; thisanthology of 44 Canadian essays was recently edited by Malcolm Ross, Professorof English Literature, Queen t s University.One of the most difficult types of books to obtain is a onevolumepublication which gives up-to-date information on current authors andtheir works. Some two years ago consideration was given to the purchase ofThe Readeris Encyclopedia to supply such data, but it was learnt that a revisededition was proposed for 1955. Patient waiting has been rewarded, fora re-printing has just been received which includes a supplement containingcoverage up to the first six months of this year. This book is highly recommendedand can honestly be termed "an indispensable reference work", for itoffers up-to-date and authoritative information on plots of novels and plays,as well as biographies of authors, artists, musicians, etc., from antiquityto the present year. If you wish to distinguish between the published worksof Evelyn and Alec Waugh, or between the works of Joseph and Stewart Alsop,or to recall what poets, dramatists, and novelists ever won a Pulitzer price,this is the book to consult.A reference work for artists has been recently produced, apre-publication copy of which was obtained from the Metropolitan Museum ofNew York. Titled Encyclopedia Of Painting, this comprehensive work presents

THE LIBRARY (contrd)4.over 3,000 entries covering painters and paintings from pre-historic timesto the present day. Although uneven in coverage, there are extensive sectionson the art of China, India, Japan, and Persia. Reproductions can only serveas a reminder or suggestion of the appearance of a picture when direct accessto the original is not possible; however, the advantage of colour is clearlyshown in this encyclopedia, for the 216 colour reproductions stand out amongthe 784 black-and-white illustrations which the work contains.CLUB NOTESCongratulations to Healey Willan on the award of a Lambethdoctorate of music by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. Geoffrey Fisher. Thedoctorates are conferred but rarely, at the discretion of the Primate ofEngland. Only nine have been given in the last twenty years, and Dr. Willanis the Slw^ Canadian recipient.It is an interesting fact that the right to confer degreeshonoris causa, known as "Lambeth degrees", derives from one of the Archbishoptspowers as legatus natus of the pope, which survived the Reformation.It is expected that Dr. Willan will be going to England toreceive the award in person and that Mrs. Willan will accompany him.Compositions by Gordon Langlois and Healey Willan were sungby the choir of St. Paults Anglican Church under the direction of Dr. CharlesPeaker at the military service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 6th. TheLanglois work was the Motet "Souls of the Righteous", and the offertory anthemby Willan "How they so softly rest".Ouchterlony's choral group The Songmen, of which Bill Thompsonand Harry Ward are members, are presenting an unaccompanied Mass for men'svoices, by Willan, at the TSO Pop concert on December 23rd. Last year thisfine organization made 36 concert appearances.Gerald Bales gave an organ recital in the new chapel ofTrinity College on November 24th, as part of the dedication week ceremonies.Included in the programme were works by George Coutts and Willan.Blake Tedman is the architect of a parking garage and 12storey office building, which he has designed to be built in the University-Wellington Street area.* ^ 3^ ** 5

CLUB NOTES (cont d)5.Floyd Chalmers, who has been touring Australia and NewZealand, has had a series of articles in the Financial Post concerning thoselands. Recently he wrote about the current effort in Australia to establisha National Theatre. He expresses the hope that within a few years Canada'sStratford Festival and Australia's Elizabethan Theatre will exchange visitsto each other's country.The activity of our professional members was well illustratedto the writer recently, when on one page of the Globe and Mail he noted thefollowing references: - Alan Collier and his work; the late Walter Allwardmemorialized in a special exhibition of his small models and drawings; CharlesGoldhamer, Peter Haworth; Fred Finley speaking in reference to the enormousamount of amateur painting and its probable influence on Canadian art; HerbertWhittaker writing enthusiastically about a new theatre group in Chatham; GezadeKresz playing a sonata by his friend Bartok at the Conservatory; BorisRoubakine giving a lecture recital at the Unitarian Church auditorium; JohnHodgins directing his Grace Church choir in Handel's Messiah; Sir ErnestMacMillan with the T.S.O. and also presenting Bach's cantata "Sleepers Wake"in St. Paul's Church on December 10th; Robertson Davies receiving bouquetsfor his play "Hunting Stuart".NOTES ABOUT NEW MEMBERS PREVIOUSLY LISTEDIAN CAMPBELL. Mr. Campbell is a young man of 29 who has already had considerableexperience as a professional painter and commercial artist, He isparticularly interested in music and has an outstanding collection of classicalrecords.PAUL BERNARD PRATT. Mr. Pratt is a noan-pro member who is very much interestedin all those things which the Club stands for. His particular interest isin music and has a notable record collection. Mr. Pratt is a nephew of thelate Hector Charlesworth, who was for so many years an outstanding member ofthe Club. He has done extensive trayelling in Canada and United States andis at present manager for Canada of Samas Punched Card Division of UnderwoodLtd.NORMAN H. MC MURRICH. Mr. McMurrich is a professional architect, well knownto architect members of the Club. He is a partner in the firm of Somerville,McMurrich & Oxley. Mr. McMurrich is interested in sketching in watercolourand we are told he has a voice which should make a valuable acquisition to theClub choir.WILLIAM F. DUTHIE. Mr.Duthie is a non-pro member who has done a considerableamount of writing for publication in magazines and is editor of "HousingHorizons" a copyrighted company publication, the company being ManufacturersLife Insurance Co., with whom he is manager of the Research and Planning division.Mr. Duthie has had a large amount of experience in association witharchitects, artists and decorators in connection with construction, is interest-ed in dramatics and makes a hobby of photography..c.

6.NOTES ABOUT NEW MEMBERS (cont Id)Mr. Duthiers experience includes war service 1940-45, retiredWing-Commander, graduate of War Staff College and the decoration MBE.WALTER MACNUTT. Mr. MacNutt is a musician who has had a deal of experienceas organist and choirmaster in Toronto and Windsor, Ont. He is at presentorganist and choir master at St. Thomas' Church, Toronto and has directedbroadcast programmes for the CBC from Windsor. He is an old student of HealeyWillan, who has told us that Mr. MacNutt has written a good deal of excellentmusic.THOMAS C. DALY. Mr. Daly is son of member R. A. Daly, age 36, and a graduateof University College. He has been fourteen years with The National FilmBoard, Ottawa, with whom he is at present executive producer. Some of hismore notable productions at the Film Board are "Royal Journey", "Romance ofTransportation", and "Varley", which was recently seen at the Club. Duringthe war he did a lot of work at NFB in connection with propaganda and informationfilms. His special hobby is music, and is also interested in painting.ALFRED J. B. GRAY. Mr. Gray is a non-pro member who has been interested inthe Club for a long time and who is well known to most Club members, and,indeed, citizens of Toronto generally, as Assessment Commissioner of MetropolitanToronto.He is actively interested in music and the theatre, and ashe has a singing voice should be a decided acquisition to the Club choir.He was born in Grangemouth, Scotland in 1901 and has beenwell known in public life in these parts since 1930, when he became a Councillorfor the Township of York; later Deputy Reeve, then Reeve. Since thenhe has been Deputy Minister of Municipal Affairs, and in 1947 became AssessmentCommissioner for the City of Toronto.H. DET VOSS. Mr. Voss is a native of Holland who came to Canada 5 years ago.He is a commercial artist with 28 years experience, a member of and representativefor Canada of the Netherlands Book Plate Society (NEK), a member of theDutch Society of Bibliophiles (De Roos), and a working member of the NetherlandsSociety for Medal Art. When living in Holland he was a member of theSociety of Commercial Artists and Illustrators (VRI). He is much interestedin graphic arts, painting, sculpture and book art. He has a fine collectionof coins and medals and makes hobbies of copperplate engraving, etchings andwood engravings.WILLIAM E. TREVETT. Mr. Trevett is President and General Manager of Cooper& Beatty. In addition to his work as art director he is interested in FineArt, Music and Ballet. Among his hobbies are collections of pottery and typography.CLAUDE T. BISSELL, M.A., Ph.D. Mr. Bissell is professor of English and Deanin Residence, University College, and interested in literature, music and painting.Since 1949 he has contributed each year a review of Canadian fiction andis working on a study of Canadian literature. He was chosen by the HumanitiesResearch Council to tour Australian Universities, speaking on Canadian literature.He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Stratford Festival.

I7.NOTES ABOUT NEW MEMBERS (cont td)JOHN IRWIN. Mr. Irwin is an editor on the staff of Saturday Night. He isa graduate of the University of Liverpool and has had an extensive expeirencein writing for newspapers and magazines.He has been deputy editor of The Statesman, Calcutta and NewDelhi. He travelled widely in the near east and far east from 1937 to 1951.During World War II he was a commissioned officer in H. M. Indian Army:; retired1945 with the rank of Lt.-Colonel.Since coming to Canada in 1952 he has been a frequent speakerat lunch and dinner meetings at Service clubs. He sketches in water colourand oil and a special interest is Canadiana, particularly the Eskimo. Healso likes amateur dramatics and we shall look forward to seeing him on theClub stage.HON. MR. JUSTICE CHARLES D. STEWART. Mr. Stewart is a justice of theSupreme Court of Ontario and was, appropriately, proposed by Judge FrankDenton. Mr. Stewart shares with Frank Denton the hobby of painting. He isalso interested, when off the bench, in the drama and music, and enjoys thediversion of photography. He is a member of the executive of the DominionDrama Festival.OBITUARYARTHUR TROLLOPE WILGRESSArthur Wilgress died suddenly on November 3rd while visitinghis daughter, Mrs. G. W. Toogood at Didbrook, near Cheltenham, England.Until shortly before his death he had been apparently inimproved health and spirits; in fact he had even talked of returning to Canada.On October 24th he went up to London with Mrs. Toogood, visited friends there,went to Canada House to read Canadian newspapers and called at Shipping officeslooking up lists of sailings. After returning home, however, he weakenedunexpectedly and shortly before midnight on November 3rd passed away, theimmediate cause of death being a thrombosis in the leg. The ceremony ofcremation took place at Cheltenham, at which there were tributes of flowersfrom the family and the Arts and Letters Club.Arthur Wilgress was born in 1866 at Sheerness, Kent, theyoungest son of Capt. George Wilgress and Caroline Boulton. He went toCobourg in 1872 to which place his father had retired. He was educated atUpper Canada College (when the school was on King Street on one of the fourcorners then known as "Education", "Legislation", "Salvation", and "Damnation".After considerable experience in banking and reading for law, he engaged inprivate banking in Clarksburg, Ontario in 1893; and in that year marriedMeta Carleton Acheson, who predeceased him in 1948.In 1895 he acquired the Brockville Times and during the yearshe was in Brockville he became Captain of the Corps of Guides; a Governor ofBrockville General Hospital; member of Brockville Collegiate Institute BoardVC