Columbia University - Columbian Yearbook (New York, NY)

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BIOGRAPHIES

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those that you might have done but failed to do. You have been slowly, unconsciously, perhaps, but surely, acquiring a philoso- phy of lifeg your disappointment, or discontent, is the crucible in which the elements of that philosophy are being tried out, and the re-agents used are those which your college course has given you. You have witnessed, and have done much to promote, the growth of a better community life than you found when you came here. The students as a body look more to each other, the under- classmen to the older students, for guidance in their serious and lighter interests than was the case when you became students of the College. Disputes, which are sure to arise in any community, have been more largely settled out of court, that is, have been disposed of Without intervention of other than student authority. The Board of Student Representatives-which you have loyally supported-with the sense of power and responsibility that at- taches to it, has been a potent factor in this matter. You have done your full share in improving undergraduate publications, in diversifying the interests of College life, in fostering a wholesome academic spirit, and in making Columbia brighter and better for your presence here as students. Hold fast to your idealsg cher- ish your enthusiasmsg avoid indifferentism, as you would a pesti- lenceg profit by your mistakes feverybody makes themj and spurn useless regrets, be good citizens and, above all, good meng let each heed the precept-'c Do the duty that lies nearest thee which thou knowest to be a duty! The second duty will already become clearer? With my best wishes to all and every one of you, I am, with affectionate regard, Sincerely yours, J. I-I. VAN AMMNGE.

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ARTHUR DOUGLAS ALEXANDER RTHUR was born in New York City on June 12, 1888. His father is Thomas Alexander, a Colum- bia Law School graduate, and U. S. Commissioner. His mother is Annie M. fNewtonj Alexander. We tried to find a nickname for Arthur, but not being able to suit his taste, we quit. He has lived most of his life in New York City, and prepared at Barnard School, entering Columbia in 1905. In Freshman year he played first-base on the class Baseball Team, acted in the Varsity Show Chorus, and was a member of the class-pin commit- tee. The next year, again played on the Class Baseball Team. In dramatics he again took part in the Varsity Show Chorus, and also acted in the Sophomore Show, Hurly-Burlyf' As a Junior, Alex was chosen Assist- ant Crew Manager, and was also a member of the Execu- tive Committee of the Players Club. In his last year he was manager of the Varsity Crew, member of the Class Day Committee, member-at-large of King's Crown Council and cheer leader. Arthur's Fraternity is Phi Gamma Delta. He is also a member of the Senior Soci- tey of Nacoms, King's Crown, St. Paul's Society, Poli- tics Club, Civics Club, Players Club, Rowing Club and Christian Association. On graduating Alexander will go into Law School. Permanent address-14 St. Nicholas Place, New York City.