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Alma Russell Letters

Letters of British Columbia men on active service with Canadian and British Expeditionary Forces, 1914-1918. Learn more.

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BC Archives MS-1901

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ELECTRICITY. A general course for all interested in electricity and its application. The course corresponds to senior Matriculation and first year University, and forms a foundation for various applied science courses. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 6 p.m., Hut 22.

WIRELESS. This course will fit men for employment by the various Wireless Companies and the Canadian Civil Service, openings are likely to be numerous after the war. An ordinary Primary School education is the only qualification required. A good student should be able to qualify for the Government examination in three months. The course will include sending and receiving by the various codes and systems, as well as erection and maintenance. A gramophone with records of commercial messages, distress messages, stock exchange reports, etc., is provided to give the student practice in receiving. Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7-8 p.m., Hut 22.

MECHANICS AND DRAUGHTING. These subjects form a foundation for, and are essential in, all engineering courses, and should be taken by all who intend to follow civil, electrical, mechanical or mining engineering. Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Hut 22.

SURVEYING. This is essential for mining and the various branches of civil engineering. The present course is primarily designed for those who have never done any surveying, or who have had practical work only. In addition to theoretical work, note-taking and plotting, practical work will be done in the field Saturday afternoons. Friday, 7-9 p.m., Hut 24.

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES. This course is specially useful for those who have to do with motors or other combustion engines, or wish to take up this branch of engineering. The uses of this engine are being extended every day; even on the farm the horse is being displaced, so that the agriculturist has the same interest in this subject as the chauffeur. The course includes the working of a four stroke poppet valor engine; the chassis; simple faults and minor repairs. The second part of the course will include various types of engines as used in cars, cycles, aeroplanes, boats, etc., carburators and transmissions, etc.; an advanced course of driving, tuning and improvement in power, repairing and vulcanising. The third part of the course will treat of power development, setting and balancing engines. Mondays and Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m. Hut 23.

Students may attend classes in either camp. If the time-table of one Camp does not suit, take the class in the other.

New classes may be added. Watch orders' notices in Messes, Canteens and Y.M.C.A. Huts for alterations and additions to time-table.

If you want subjects not outlined above, communicate with the President or Secretary, Sutton Corner, Sutton Park Road.

Anyone qualified to teach any subject is urgently requested to communicate with the President.

Canadian Soldiers' College, SEAFORD.

THE CANADIAN SOLDIERS' COLLEGE is being organised to enable all Canadian troops, sick or well, in England or France, to utilise their spare time in improving their education and in fitting themselves to occupy, upon return to Canada, more important and lucrative positions in civil life. It is supported by the Canadian Universities, Canadian Headquarters, all the Military Services and the Y.M.C.A.

The soldier is giving the best years of his life to his country : it is a great thing if, at the same time, he can improve his own position and increase his efficiency and productive power in civil life.

During the war, important progress may be made by the students of these colleges, in their spare time, and during the period between the cessation of hostilities and the return to Canada, when full time may be devoted to study, much may be accomplished. The student may carry on at the college of any camp he may be in, as his registration card, of which he is given a copy, shows his standing and work done ; a record of his work will also be kept at Canadian Headquarters. The Canadian Educational Institutions will give credit for any work done in these colleges.

At present the Instructors are volunteers from the troops themselves, among whom are some of the best educational men of Canada. The Canadian Universities are planning to supplement these by specialists sent over expressly for this work. Here, then, is an opportunity to secure free, an expensive education, that at home would cost a great deal of valuable time, as well as hundreds of dollars !

Start now, to make the most of the chance, and to ensure completing what you need before your return home. It will increase your value as a soldier, and give you a " boost " in civil life.

HOW TO JOIN. Simply pick out the class or classes with which you wish to begin, and report to the instructor at the time and place mentioned below.

TEXTBOOKS. Textbooks are procurable at Y.M.C.A. Huts. A student makes a deposit for the book, and upon its return, when finished with the class, or when moving from the Camp, the deposit is refunded.

INFORMATION. If you wish to discuss a course with the President or Secretary, call at Sutton Corner, or approach them any evening when they are visiting classes.

Information may be obtained at Y.M.C.A. Huts, or at Church Hut, North Camp. Information regarding Engineering classes may be obtained at the Tunnelling Company's Orderly Room, C.E.T.D., North Camp.

COURSES OFFERED. The work at present offered includes Elementary Education and High School Entrance, Matriculation and University work, as well as some Vocational Classes. Beginners, as well as advanced students, are provided for in every subject.

BC Archives, MS-1901 Box 1 File 11 / RUSSELL, Alma M., 1873 - 1964. Victoria; librarian. / Selected miscellaneous letters and ephemera, 1914 - 1917.

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