University of Virginia - Corks and Curls Yearbook (Charlottesville, VA)

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in memoriam GEORGE BARCLAY RIVES, JR. Born October 6, 1910 Died Alarch 3, 1934 In the fifth year of his residence as a student in the University of Virginia, George Barclay Rives, Jr., died at Homewood, the family residence at Cobham, Virginia, on NIarch 3, 1934.. His early boyhood was spent in Vienna, where his father was attached to the diplomatic service, and also at Merano, Italy, where his parents own a home. After returning to this country he attended Benedictine College in Richmond, Virginia, from which school he graduated and entered the University of Virginia. He was a great lover of outdoor life and entered eagerly into participation in the recreation and sports of a Virginia country home. It was here at Homewood that one saw him at his charming best. The confidence and affection that existed between him and his family, the generous hospitality of his spirit, and the unaffected cheerfulness which he showed, made a visit to his home a pleasure to the many friends who gathered there. In this circle both at the University and in Richmond he will be greatly missed.

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in memoriam JAMES NORMENT BAKER, iJR; Born in Alontgomery, Alabama, March 15, 1913 Died in Amherst, Virginia, September 20, 19 3 3 James Norment Baker, 11., a student of this University, died September 20, 1933, the victim of an automobile accident near Amherst, Virginia. His death, with its tragic suddenness, has left a wound in the hearts of those who knew and loved him-a wound which happy memories of his life will never allow of complete healing. Born in IVIontgomery, Alabama, in 1913, he attended VVoodberry Forest School from 1928 to 1930, whence on graduation he came to V irginia. Here his abilities as a scholar and the pricelessness of his friendship were everywhere recognized, while his personality soon became an integral part of our lives. In three years at Virginia he had become a member of the Phi Kappa Psi F raternity, the A II and P. K. Societies, and had been chosen Editor-in-Chief of CORKS AND CURLS for the year of 193 3-34. It is impossible to describe, in words, a character so vividly distinctive-courageous, yet gentle, fearless of others opinions yet of them ever respectful, honest and gentlemanly, full of contrasts yet strangely consistent in thought and action. Our lives must ever be less full at his loss, but lastingly enriched by his friendship; our memories of N orment will remain vivid and dear to us. Inescapably, those who knew him cannot forget, nor fail to draw inspiration from those ideals that he cherished, and to which he steadfastly adhered.

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in memoriam CHRISTOPHER QUARRIER SMITH Born in Charleston, Ms! Virginia, January 20, 1910 Died in Ronceverte, W5! Virginia, December 21, 1933 Christopher Quarrier Smith, a student of the University of Vir- ginia, died December 21, 1933, at Ronceverte, West Virginia, as the result of injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia, January 20, 1910, and prior to entering the University attended Princeton Preparatory School in Princeton, New Jersey. He enrolled in the University as a student of Engineering and at the time of his death was a candidate for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He was an honor student and V ice President of the Engineering School. During his four years here he took an active and constructive interest in every phase of University life. The A K E fraternity, Trigon, Eli Banana, IMP, and Seven Society all mourn his loss. These honors are significant as external evidence of his achievements, but to the many who enjoyed the privilege of his friendship and grew to love him, the memory of his courage, the richness of his personality, his sincerity to his convictions, and his unique sense of humor will always be a source of inspiration. Considerate of others and courteous to all, he was a continual source of pleasure to all those about him. Chris, untimely death brought to an end at its very beginning, not only a career which gave every promise and indication of success, but also a life which was and would have been productive of real joy to others. Though taken from 'our midst before the realization of a full life, the University is proud of him as a son, typifying, as he did, honor, integrity, and a striving towards perfect manhood. The vacancy left in the hearts of his intimate friends cannot be filled. However, the genuineness and strength of his character has made an impression which cannot be dimmed even by the passage of time. H. M. S. B. C. B.