For many months during 1931 and 1932, Concordia boy boarders had little choice
but to take cold or luke-warm showers. Desperate attempts to coax and repair
the worn-out bath heater were of no use.
Not surprisingly, ‘with the approach of winter, the number of hardy students
who claimed that they enjoyed their cold shower every morning rapidly
diminished.’ (Brown and Gold 1932.)
As a result of a generous donation, the College Board decided to upgrade to a
very welcome hot water system. However, this ran on burning wood, so stoking of
the system was added to the list of regular student duties.
It was not until 1948 that this was replaced by an electric system, thanks to
the generosity of the SA Women’s League. The boys soon realised that only two
showers could run at the same time and that short showers were essential if all
were to enjoy warm water.
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