McMaster University - Marmor Yearbook (Hamilton, Ontario Canada)

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Iune Audrey Iackson BRANTFORD English Option Iunie came to McMaster with an intense interest in journalism. After only one year of reporting on the Sil, she was chosen as Women's Editor for '40-'4l. This man-sized job she carried on with the effi- ciency characteristic of all her activities, and in her final year she became editor of the Quarterly. Yet along with this, she found time to be convenor of the knitting for war work, a member of the Opera- tic Society and of the W.I.R.C. In her Iunior year she won the Kit Memorial Scholarship for outstand- ing work in literary fields. She has a rare capacity for friendship, and a sense of humour and quick wit which are legendary in Wallingford. Elsie Iames HAMILTON Political Economy Option Came to McMaster from the Hamil- ton Central Collegiate and the Park Business College. Favourite occu- pation-driving a car. Pet aversion -studying French. Has a great yen for travel, particularly eastward to the Maritimes. Ambition-to become a criminal lawyer. is GRADUATES lN ARTS Helen Mary Ireland HAMILTON English Option Shure a little bit of heaven fell from out the sky one day. They added an elfin grin, crinkly-nosed laughter, determined inquiry, provocative beauty, genuine friendliness, an un- matched talent for repartee, and called it lreland. Mary Louise Iohnson WELLAND Honour English and French Mary came to us from Wetland High School. For four years her laughing eyes have lightened the gloom of the library. Her greatest virtue-her amiable disposition, Her greatest fault-absentmindedness, She is a staunch supporter of the Mod. Lit, Club and the W.I.R.C. Future- O.C.E. Charles Gordon Iones ANCASTER Honour English and French Charlie came to Mac from Dundas High School. His amiable disposi- tion has won him many friends and he is seldom seen without his car piled three deep. Member of the Modern Literature Club. He proved his versatility by winning the Golf Championship KIVJ and playing basketball fl, Ill. Pet Aversion- 8.30 French classes. . 6 X V' ff A . Larry less DUNDAS Political Economy Option Larry brought to Mac a friendly smile, a yen for Benny Goodman and a likeable personality, which have Won him many friends. His extra curricular activities centered mainly around Music and Dramatics, but he found time to be a Sil reporter fll. His favourite activitv: sleeping through 8.30 lectures. His future: anything from O.C.E. to the Army. Hubert William Kershaw HAMILTON Honour English and French Came to McMaster from Delta C.l. ln his quiet and unassuming way, he managed to make many of Mac's interests his own. His chief con- cerns were the Mod. Lit. and Mod. Language Clubs. Main weakness -making French recordings. Great ambition is to speak French ci la francaise. Probable destination - O.C.E. Patricia Anne Kelley HAMILTON General Course A former prefect from Strath, Who took to the scholarly path. Her disposition was certainly sunny, At Tuck she would part with her money. The Common Room oft heard her voice, She'll be a singer by choice, llilxtlt' l'Ix't'lIf'Y-vlll

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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.

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Iane Phyllis Kneeland HAMILTON Honour Chemistry This fair-haired chemist makes a bright spot in any lab. Her extra- :urricular activities include Operetta llVl, skiing, badminton, tennis, reading stories and snoozing in the Science Common Room. Having played with fire all year on her assaying problem has entitled her to membership among those 3rd floor cooks. This student of H302 will find a future in industrial chemistry. Ivan Erskine Lamb HAMILTON Honour Biology Lambie, after matriculating from Central Collegiate, became a martyr to the cause of science and imme- diately became swallowed up in Hamilton Hall. Favourite pastime: Running about the biology floor at break-neck speed. Hobbies: apiarisi and aviarist. Future: O.C.E. 114' lTx'L'lll.l'-f'Zt'rl GRADUATES lN ARTS Dorothy Belle Kitchen PHILADELPHIA Honour English and French This small but dynamic person came from lndia via Philadelphia. Her outstanding scholastic record, influ- ence and executive work in W.S.B., M.C.U., Women's Choir, Modern Language Club and her active in- terest in Moclern Lit., VV.l.R.C., and the Intercollegiate debating team found fitting reward in the Governor Generals Medal. Dot's character, friendliness and versatility point to a successful future. Mary Bernadette Layden HAMILTON General Course Bernadette was always so cheery Her friends simply never got weary. For society she had quite a flair, So often gave lectures the air. We know she has gotten some knowledge, So here's to success after college! . 'V Russell Douglas Lamb ALVINSTON General Course Graduated from Watford C.I. before graduating from Mac. He is headed for the Baptist Ministry. Takes part in the local orchestra, and spends his summers among the flock. lack Thomas Lewington HAMILTON History and Political Economy lack came to Mac from Cathedral C.I. and Delta C.I. to win many laurels and friends by his easy friendliness and good humour. He was in Pol. Econ. Club, '39g Presi- dent, Newman Club, '4Ug Swimming champ, with two records to his name, '39, '40, '41, and manager of swimming team, '39-'41, Besides these activities Iack found time to swim as a member of the Canadian Polo team - also as champion. Future: Osgoode, but rumour has it that Weismuller is a bit worried. Norman Thomas Leek HAMILTON Extension Course Norm. matriculated from Delta Colle- giate and began teaching at Tweedsmuir Senior Public School. A popular and energetic member of Acacia Lodge, A,F. and A.M., and an excellent basketball player. Norm. hopes the future will mean a little less studying on his part. Luke Hozack LeRoy HAMILTON Honour Science A keen science man from Delta Collegiate, he has stood his ground in basketball and soccer - has a fatal fascination for music that has led him into the bass sections of both the band and the orchestra. Favourite pastimes are dancing, telling stupid stories and making bricks. He was Company Sergeant- Major in the C.O.T.C. in fourth year. Future: Army and O.C.E.