McMaster University - Marmor Yearbook (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

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H. Douglas Fearman HAMILTON Honour Political Economy Doug. is a Westdale alumnus and his graduation will prove that it is possible to graduate in Honour Polecon. Board of Pubs, highland dancing and deer hunting filled the outside time of this all round man. lt would be impossible to do justice to Doug. in sixty short words, so suffice it to say his presence will be much missed next year. -30- to a brilliant career and the best of luck in the future. Leslie Arthur Freeman HAMILTON Extension Course Graduated from Hamilton Normal School. Began teaching in a little white schoolhouse in Lambton. Later appointed principal of two-roomed school at Sombra. Next move was to Lloyd George School, Hamilton. Successful teaching career has re- sulted in recent appointment to the staff of Ryerson Senior Public School. Hopes to climb a few more rungs on the educational ladder. GRADUATES IN ARTS Samuel Hayes Findlay HAMILTON History Option The Red River settler who re- emigrated - leaving the city of wheat and beaver skins for that of the big bluff and the mighty smoke- stacks. The story of Sam's Ordeal has Greek Tragedy for its theme and is the record of many battles. In between attacks, retreats, and counter-attacks he took part in: the Big Play fl, Ill, Men's Chorus fl-IVJ, Secretary-Treasurer fill, M.C,U. ll-lVl, President fllllg McMaster Evangelistic Band CID, Varsity Soc- cer, seniorsg hockey and soccer for the pulpiteers. With this for his rather checkered past, Sam laces the iuture and Divinity. Helen Eileen Foster HAMILTON General Course To McMaster came one Helen Foster Because of exams we nearly lost her, Our golf team had her support, She found she was quite a sport. At social functions she was a delight May her life be happy and brighti Edmund Gietz KIRKLAND LAKE llonour French and German This stalwart lad came to Mac from the rugged north country, where he spent his time developing his muscle and Ontario stone quarries. Noted for his ability in the mining pro' fession, at skiing and as a cryptic wit, Edmund has our best wishes to take with him to O.C.E. alter graduation. Agnes Margaret Gordon HAMILTON General Course There was a young lady named Sue, VVho came to McMaster U. At lectures usually bright, To Modern Lit. a leading light. At golf she always came first, At Tuck, she had quite a thirst. When out in the social whirl, We're sure she'll be quite a girl! Stuart Freeman FREEMAN Science Option Stu came to McMaster from Burling- ton High School. By way of Honour Science, and Honour Biology, he now graduates in Science Option. Holder of a Provincial track and field championship on entering Mac, he added to his laurels by becom- ing co-holder of the ChancellOr's Medal for two successive years, His versatility is shown by his stellar performances on the Varsity Football, Basketball and Swimming teams. Partial to brunettes, Future O.C.E. via the Army, AMW, Marjorie Alice Hadley MILTON English Option Mariorie left Varsity in her final year to adopt a new Alma Mater, and here at Mac she has found her- self. She likes writing poetry, and a fortune teller once told her she had musical talents . . . thus her membership in the Womens Choir and her interest in the Operetta. Her avowed ambition is to teach little know-nothings and lead them along the flowery path of learning. That remains to be seen . . . for a phone call almost every evening belies that ambition. jllihlfll I11'rlt'tt'tI1

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Charles William Dunnett WINDSOR Honour Mathematics and Physics Of all the boys in residence Our Charlie Was the brain, But he always hid the evidence As something to disdain. lie carried toast to every pal 'Who couldn't wake 'til noon, He was the joy of every gal He had beneath the moon. Free tickets once were ottered him If to a show he'd come, But Charlie, poring o'er his work, Said, What-and miss this fun! Ernest Du Vernet WATERDOWN Political Economy Option Ernie came here from H.C.C.l. on the R. L. Frost Scholarship to take the Honour Polecon course, but the war changed his plans. He is an excellent scholar and leaves a string of marks which are the envy of his associates. Extra-curricularly he was a member of the B. of P., and as Advertising Manager fill and tllll he helped to pay for the works of the board. Between the third and last year Ernie went to Brockville and came back a full-fledged Second Lieutenant with SYLLABUS A. As an army man he is first rate, his or- ganizing ability and keen mind assure him of a brilliant future in the army. Best of luck, Dingbat. fflrft' a'II111lfi'1'1l GRADUATES Annabel Constance Duncan or'rAWA General Course Diminutive vivacious Annabel came to Mac from Ottawa and Glebe. So great was her power to wield a racquet that in her Freshman and Sophomore years she was a valued member of the Mac tennis team. But not only the tennis team was conquered . . . so was the heart of Winsome Willie Duncan. Social convenorships in her Soph. and Senior years, and in W.I.R.C. kept Annabel busy - and her future will be a busy one too - being a model wife. iN ARTS Vivien Lorraine Elsley GUELPH Honour English Viv's vivacious personality and un- quenchable enthusiasm have bright- ened McMaster for the last four years. With characteristic eagerness she has participated in many sports -skiing, skating, and particularly basketball. In the days when Mac boasted Intercollegiate teams, Viv was a stellar star on the girl's basketball team. Social Convenor in her Iunior year and Vice-Presi- dent of her Senior year, Vivien claims that education is a fine thing, but extra-curricular activities should not be neglected. Sylvester Iames Eccles GALT Extension Course Syl, matriculated from Galt C.I. and became a teacher and asst. principal in Dickson Public School. He hopes to continue his teacher's training next year at O.C.E. Besides show- ing much interest in teaching Syl. will be remembered by Mac summer school as a good athlete and an ardent photographer. lean Elizabeth Fairley HAMILTON History Option lean came to us from Central High and showed her versatility by try- ing her talents in three courses and finally decided to major in History. She stayed long enough in Walling- ford for us to learn that she loves travel, is a good sport and always ready to lend a helping hand. Edwin Arthur Fairbanks HAMILTON Political Economy Option Ted came from Central C.I. to Mac on the 7.50 bus every morning. He found time outside the regular lec- tures to belong to the Pol. Econ. Club and the Senior Soccer Team. He is a distinguished member of the Kibitzing Club oi the M.C.R. He carr't quite decide between Osgoode lalnd the army, we bet the army gets im. Marjorie Evelyn Fairbanks HAMILTON Political Economy Option Central Collegiate sent Marg to prove to hard-headed economists that a woman can pass in Polecon too! Her pet aversion-the 8.30's- which were always prominent on her time-table. Claims to have spent all her time outside Mac- studying! Hopes to continue at Osgoode Hall, but her favourite song is There's something about a draftee!

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Olive Marguerite Haine NIAGARA FALLS French Option E Olive came to Mac on a Regional Scholarship, to study, work in the library, and things. Her charm and laughing eyes soon found her many friends. Custard, jazz, and the word guy are her pet aversions. Her favourite expression: Any mail to-day? She loves hikes, cookies, poetry and people. Iust now her future is in the air, but her final ambition she is bound to realize - to be a charming old lady. William Douglas Henderson BRANTFORD Science Option Entering Mac on an O.H.A. Scholar- ship, Henner has participated in every branch of sports except folk- dancing. Elected by popular de- mand to the position of Housemaster this did not handicap his faculty for' friendships. An observant scientist, he is reported to be writing a thesis on K.A. His future is in the clouds. I mfr f-zvflifvi' GRADUATES lN ARTS Georgina Harper HAMILTON English Option Georgina came to McMaster from Westdale Collegiate and during her four years here, her gracious and considerate manner has made itself felt in all her activities. A member of M.C.U. and W.I.R.C., she also has a keen interest in music. Next year it's Library School in Toronto and we're sure that her friendly smile will accompany her to suc- cess in her chosen career. Robert Heard HAMILTON General Course This silver-voiced tenor, who lurks around the lower hall, came to Mac in '39 and entered the first course he found listed in the syllabus. Leaving academic work to scholars, Bob turned to that Which he could do best - sing - and immediately walked oft with the male lead in the Mikado. This year Bob has two more worries-running the Operatic Society and hoping to find time to graduate and think about a future. Iohn Thomas D. Holmes HAMILTON Political Economy Option Came to Mac from Central C.l. Was in Boxing Club CD and CIIIJ, Politi- cal Economy Club CII, Illlg Men's Choir lIIIl,and Operetta lllll. Loves excitement and likes travelling, es- peciallyto the Queen City of Ontario. Deeply interested in the Malthusian theory of Population. Osgoode Hall is next stop, Margaret Rebecca House BRANTFORD Honour History Housie came from B.C.I. to join Mac's stack - dusting and library- haunting historians. But her inter- ests Were by no means confined to extracting knowledge out of dusty history books. She has been an enthusiastic member of Women's Choir, M.C.U., and W.I.R.C. Her irrepressible sense of humour and sparkling eyes have endeared her to many. Our best wishes go with her next year to O.C,E. Robert Weber Hewson HAMILTON . Extension Course Bob came from Delta C.I. to con- tinue his pet aversion-studying- at summer school. He was President of Extension Class V40-'4ll. Besides these executive activities Bob found time for dancing and choral work, not to mention tennis and boating, and even a little carpenter work if necessary. '1 Margaret Edith Howell CAINSVILLE Honour English Gracious, kind, and sincere, Marg. is a valued friend. A loyal Sil re- porter for three years, she has also given unfailing support to the Philosophy Club CI, Ill, Women's Choir and Operetta II, Ill, M.C.U. fl, IVJ, Modern Lit. CIII, IVJ, W.I.R.C. IIIIJ, Treasurer KIVJ. Her quiet efficiency and gentle manner we know will inspire students, after her year at O.C.E.