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

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DAVID J. ALLAN. J. B. ANDREWS. “The Winnipeg Jack London’’ perhaps best describes the subject of this sketch. Born in Winnipeg, J. B. passed his early years in perpetual restlessness and after emerging from the scrimmage of public school life he could no longer stifle the roving instincts that were born in him, and he set out upon his wanderings. Seven long years passed ere his No. 13 cow-hides again obstructed the traffic of Main Street, Winnipeg. His sojournings in the wilderness are described as second only to the wanderings of the Children of Israel. Bow River, Vancouver, Alaska each in turn was honored by his presence. Next we find him in Los Angeles, where he got a job as sheriff’s deputy. Honolulu and the Islands next claimed his attention, after which he returned to America and worked his way over the Southern States and Mexico, finally turning up in Seattle. Here he resolved to turn his face home¬ ward, and on reaching the ’Peg entered Wesley for Matriculation. His course has been marked by earnest work, splendid oratorical bursts and general popularity. He is a scientist of prominence, a novelist, poet, raconteur of unexcelled ability and an after-dinner speaker unsurpassed in ever-fresh originality. To all who have known him best he is a sympathetic and generous friend. Jim hasn’t quite decided whether to go in for mining, ranching, politics, agriculture or theology. “I am become a name; For always roaming with a hungry heart, Much have I seen and known; cities of men And manners, climates, councils, governments; Myself not least, but honored of them all.” P. C. T. David Jeffrey Allan first appeared upon the stage of life in the town of Woodbridge, Ont. His early education was obtained in the public and high school of Arthur, where he distinguished himself by his precocity. As with many others, Dave felt the lure of the West and in the sprin g of 1902 first identified himself with the name Manitoba. In the fall of 1910 Dave, eager to satisfy his thirst for knowledge, entered ’Toba, having matricu¬ lated in one year from the Killarney High School. Dave is, without doubt, one of the best all-round men who ever entered the college. In every phase of college life he has taken an active part. As a sport he ranks with the best; this is quite apparent from his record in this line. He has twice been a member of inter-collegiate track championship teams, and on one occasion won the Tier Cane. In other branches of sport he has on many occasions held up the prestige of his college. Dave is not only a sport, he is a brilliant student. In his third year he captured the hundred dollar scholarship in English and on every exam he has taken a creditable standing. Those who know him best love him most. He is sociable to the core, possesses a very pleasing manner which continually kept him entangled with the fair sex. A man of such well-balanced qualities and all-round attainments it is difficult to find, and we wish him, in his profession of Law, the bounteous fulfilment of the promise his college career has given. W. G- R.

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GEO. H. LEE Glorious dreams and plans for a record finale to our college course in Wesley had brightened many an hour for the Stick during the summer of ’13 as he revelled in the de¬ lights of prairie baehelordom. That, as Stick of United College, he should use these plans to pilot the newly-wedded student bodies of ’Toba and Wesley through their first uncer¬ tain beginnings, was far removed from his mind. Well fitted by nature and training Geordie soon proved the wisdom of the students’ choice. Threshing experience, wielding the birch, Indian treaty money trip and active participation in various branches of athletics gave him tact, leadership and business ability —qualities indispensable in his appointed task. Unprecedented originality and success have as a result marked all the college functions of the year. Geordie ’s midnight performances on the top flat are also marked by the same qualities. Though often under suspicion he is rarely convicted and for rapid exits and magical chang¬ ing his record stands unchallenged. Yales yield quickly to his gentle persuasion but it- re¬ quires iron nerve and d auntless courage to pass his threshold with malicious intent. George is up and after, asleep or awake, and it takes a smooth get-away to elude his pursuit. The lithe, strong frame, manly figure and face with those laughing blue eyes and light wavy hair are well known and beloved by every United student from charming freshette to dignified B. D. man. United College may well be proud of her first Senior Stick and Souris feel honored that in her vicinity he uttered his first sounds. Medicine will claim George after graduation. “The mon of amplest influence, Yet clearest of ambitious crime, Our greatest, yet with least pretence; Great in council and great in war, Foremost captain of his time, Rich in saving common sense.” . r ' W. ' Ws . J. A. S. G. r GLADYS HANEY Abounding good fellowship, a sunny disposition, sportsmanship in the best sense of the word, combined with the will to attempt and ability to achieve are the characteristics which have made Glad Haney a leader among the girls and a Stick of which United College may well be proud. Winnipeg has always been Glad’s home, the site of the present Free Press building being her historic birthplace. Since coming to Wesley Gladys has responded readily to the many demands made by college life. Not only has she taken part in every branch of college athletics but her presence has been an essential factor in inter-collegiate sports. She has missed only three football matches, and not a single hockey match in five years. In debating, she was one of the first chosen to represent the ladies. All through her college course she lias held many important offices. The Class Executive was not complete without her, and Glad, in her final year as Lady Stick, has made a record that will be hard to surpass. Glad’s welcome of the freshettes, her power of making them feel that they ‘ ‘ belonged, ’ ’ her leadership and enthusiasm have won for her an enviable place in the hearts of the United girls, one and all. Our best wish for Gladys is that her life in the work-a-day world she is entering will be as happy and her influence as far-reaching as it has been in the idealistic college world she is leaving. “Lord, they’d have taught me Latin in pure waste. ” E. J. B. Page 64

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KRISTJAN JONSSON AUSTMANN. WILLIAM BANKS. “Bill” is a real college friend and we can never forget him. We think of his mid¬ night escapades in residence where he has ever been the dreaded wizard of locks, barri¬ cades and transoms. We think of his ever buoyant spirit, his constant readiness to “spring” a joke or take one. But the sincerity that permeates it all is what strikes. Bill can enter into and enjoy as much fun as any of us, yet he is always sincere and keeps before him large ideals for life. Fresh he was when in ’08 he came to us, but not as much a boy as he looked—a glance would tell you that he had come from the romantic west, the land of the broncho. A natural aversion to the limelight shrouded him for three whole years. But when, at the beginning of his second year he came into residence, he soon found his place and has become for all of us a companion and a true friend. His college activities have been diverse. Though a student of creditable stand his attention has not been entirely restricted to the curriculum. The Journal demanded a part of his energy and originality. He has been a devotee to the dramatic art, equally capable as a clever actor and as an efficient stage manager. Above all he has served through the Y. M. C. A., spending unlimited time and energy in its missionary propaganda. Bill’s future? Let China tell it. We feel a twinge of sorrow that he is leaving us so far but we have fond hopes that he will not be lonesome. We feel proud of him as he goes and assure him of our keenest sympathy and best wishes. H. H. D. On September 25th, 1891, a large grey stork, fatigued with a long flight against the autumn wind, alighted in the town of Carberry, Manitoba, and left a noisy little bundle at a hospitable looking home where it received the closest attention, and in time became known to the world as Kristjan Jonsson Austmann. In appearance he is a typical Canadian, over six feet in height, trim of build, and straight as a gun-barrel. His eyes are blue, his face thoughtful and rather pale, while his high forehead is surmounted by a luxuriant growth of brown hair. In contrast to such a rugged physique his voice is soft and low, and varies but little in pitch. “Kris” matriculated at Wesley College, and after staying out a year threw in his lot with the illustrious “ ’14 pack,” which has ever appreciated his quiet humor and re¬ ceptive disposition. From the beginning he made good in his studies, and has to his credit, a scholarship in one of the hardest subjects iu the curriculum. The science course offered a splendid field for his keen analytical mind, and he will enter on the study of medicine with a foundation which will bring him the greatest suc¬ cess in that profession. If you don’t know “Kris” Austmann that is your misfortune. Those who do, will always remember him as a boy among the boys, and a man among the men. J. B. A.