United College Collegiate - Tric Tics Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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Zam zar, ki jar, boom, bing, bang! Lookout! We’re out! The Fifteen gang! Arma tahma, rahma tahma 1 Rakka, dakka, roar 1 Nineteen fifteen, evermore! Energetic and alive— One nine one five! ' 15 CLASS EXECUTIVE J. E. Cross Miss J. E. Parkin S. Schultz Miss B. Megaffin W. E. Collins (Rep.) (Vice-Pi’es.) (Athletics) (Dramatics) (Debating) C. G. Lee Dr. Clark Miss E. Riley E. Ireland (Pres.) (Hon.Pres.) (Social) (Secretary) We came from far-off Europe, From old Ontario, From where o’er sunny wheatfields The western breezes blow ; From prairie and from woodland, From countries far and near, We came to be united To form the Fifteen year. LADIES’ BASKETBALL TEAM, INTER-CLASS CHAMPIONS Maurine Robb Edna Brandon Nellie Bundle Adelaide Anderson Jo. Parkin

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We, the Fifteen elass, are modest. We realize that we do not need to sound a trumpet to draw attention to our virtues, or to make known our triumphs. We regret to say that everybody has heard of these. Through no fault of ours the whole earth rings with the fame of the example in harmony and concord, which we have set for the emulation of the rest of the college. We shall not mention the social activities which have contributed so largely to welding the Fifteens of old ’Toba and old Wesley into one United whole. With the exception of our fortnightly class meetings consisting of debates, discussions, and dramatics, our theatre parties, tobog¬ gan slides, house parties and a few other stunts, we have done absolutely nothing. We shall draw the curtain over the fact that most of the artists in the college play, and the leading actors in the university play were members of our class. Let it never be whispered that we gave to the United champions in track, football and basket¬ ball, men who were quick of eye, and swift of limb. We forget that our girls, led by a cute little captain, shewed themselves astute, skilful, resolute, and absolute conquerors in basketball. And we leave it to others to say that it was through the efforts of our ladies that the “Chrabs” werd ' or¬ ganized and won the inter-collegiate championship. As we write, the tread of studded boots on the ill-clad corridor floors reminds us of the fearful possibility of the ’15 warriors annexing the inter-class football trophy. Wild horses could not drag from us the account of our doings in debating. We blush to refer to the fact that—quite unworthily—we were awarded the inter-class trophy. In spite of the fact that six victories without a single defeat is unparalleled in the history of either college, we did not deserve to be champions, nor to set the high-water mark for succeeding generations. Our failures in inter-class debating led us into other realms. So we used some of our surplus material in inter-collegiate debates, in which our representatives, assisted by some others, accidentally won the cup, struck terror into the hearts of the Socialists, and taught Brandon the fear of United. Heaven forbid that anyone should tell that the majority of those who took part in the Oration Contest were from the Junior Year, lest they should also say that one of our girls carried off the gold medal. The results of the Christmas examinations have led us, through fear of fame, to petition the Uni¬ versity authorities not to publish the names of those of us who win scholarships this spring. This will once more vindicate our humility, and at the same time save half the cost of printing the honor lists. After reading over what we have written, we have decided not to print it. Our meekness will not allow the name of our class to appear in the Year Book. When you notice a page filled with a big black blot you will know that it represents the class whose bashfulness was too much for them, the men and women for whom in coming years the world will search in remote wildernesses, and upon whom will be forced the sceptres and crowns of the earth. Page 55

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gaKHiH ' 15 CLASS DEBATERS—I NTER-CLASS CHAMPIONS 1913-14 A. Bromfman G. K. Sheane W. W. McPherson J. E. Gibben R. K. Einlayson H. S. Churchill W. E. Reedman L. L. Paterson C. A. McKenzie W. E. Collins, Pres. A. W. Keeton S. Shultz Page 57