Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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THE THISTLE 1914

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THE THISTLE 1914 Charles R ussell I Iewlett THE loss of Dean Hewlett, of the School of Applied Design, is a loss which has been bourne by (he entire Institution. It is impossible to make those not directly connected with our work, even dimly understand how much he meant to our life here in the school; how much help and comfort he gave us in our work. He took such an intense and unselfish interest in the aims and ambition of each one of us. He tried so seriously to understand our difficulties, and gave so much of himself to us, that even yet we do not realize the extent of our loss. Sonic of us had known him for five years, some of us but a little more than two months, yet all of us feel that we have lost a personal friend. He was wonderfully fitted for his position and his accomplishments were many, (though we never heard from him himself). It was perhaps his quiet unobstrusivc way of concealing these that commanded our great respect. We went to him in our many difficulties, and his careful criticisms, his valued opinions, his capable advice were ours to dispose of, and we came away feeling that if we had a friend in the world that friend was Dean Hewlett. IIis presence was an inspiration to us, his words gave us confidence and encouragement. He was a scholar and a gentleman—dignified in everything that he did—and yet he had the frankness and quick sympathy of a child. He is gone—but his memory will always remain, and the remembrance of his ideals and ambitions for us, of his quiet strength and courage will help to make our work easier—our lives better and broader.

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THE THISTLE 1914 Greeting The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on; nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it had: to cancel half a line, A'or all your Tears shall wash out a word of it.” —Omar Khayyam. GENTLE Reader, ere you further peruse the contents of this book, think of these lines. We have sought to please you; we have sought to make you feel that this Thistle is all your own; we have sought to instill in our pages the spirit of the School and the love of our Alina Mater. To one our dedication has been made, but we lay the effort at the feet of all. Should any find pleasure in that which follows, the ones whose toil has been given will feel more than amply repaid.