A. Stewart MacDonald D.F.C., MD. C..M.

:ryear found themselves fighting in World War II, and it ; is likely that many were killed. Another interesting fact lwas the names of the teachers receiving pensions, which ‘ ranged from $50.00 to one of $300.00, mostly in the range of $150.00 a year. One of the teachers, who had made

his living by teaching all his life, was getting a pension

of $112.00 a year. I was also able to recall all the teachers whose names were recorded in the book - Warren Duchman was the only one who taught me in fourth year, but GD Steele, a teacher when I was in first year was now the Principal.

I remember a debating society where my side was - Decide War Will Bring Prosperity - this was during the Depression. No one was willing to join me in the Pro argument against the other three. I felt that I put up a very strong argument, although I lost the debate, but I have often thought of it over the past 66 years. Many of my points proved correct, although I did not enjoy being shot at by the many German guns, and chased by Germans fighting, during my trips over Germany. There was no fourth year class in 1930, not till the new Prince of Wales College was operating.

Extra study was the key to getting to the top. My navigational training, where I had to compete with those who were aiming to be officers, was good training. There had been half a dozen or more university students in my navigation Class in Toronto, and my aim was to get higher marks than they did. In the long run I was prepared for my medical training, having survived the dangers of flying.

I recall in fourth year, studying at Hillsborough Street, eating supper with my book in front of me. Sometime after supper, Iwould ask my wife, ”When are we going to have supper?” Can you imagine one so tied to their books that one could eat without knowing it?

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