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

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NORMAN BRENT DOUGLAS. Name—Norman Brent Douglas. Definition—A person in whom the humoral matters of the body are mixed in goodly proportions; nearly always sanguine, seldom melancholic, never phlegmatic. History—The germ of his being was discovered in Uxbridge, Ont., by the local physi¬ cian of that place. Research work four years later found him at Makinak, and a decade later at Dauphin, prevalent in the collegiate of that town, sowing his influence among the pupils there enrolled. After three years in Dauphin the media of his growth was changed to Wesley College. All the cultural characteristics exhibited before were here seen to advantage, and also he showed an adaptability to his new environment that augured well for his continuous development. Pathogenesis—Statistics show a prevalence in the circles of the fair sex, but without marked affinity for any individuals in particular, or at least not for any such time but that recovery was possible. During his four years here he was ever present in the realms of sport and good-fellowship, and was often found in the sphere of dramatic art, and in the council chambers of governing bodies. Prof. Rose succeeded in isolating him from the aesophagus of the institution. Morphology—He is described as being actively motile, with a manner and character gram-positive; essentially aerolic, he has ever seemed to thrive, to do best where perfect freedom of actions and habit prevailed. Diagnosis—Is easy. Anyone ever having met with and studied the characteristics of the above person should never have any difficulty in identifying same. Prognosis—Investigators and others interested in this subject predict that in the near future he will become pandemic in the chambers of law, and advise prophylactic measures for the welfare of the laiety. T. W. W. JON EINARSSON. “Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you, and when it does, grin and bear it,” sums up Jon Einarsson’s philosophy of life. Those things which wrinkle the brow of the average man bring a smile to Jon’s peaceful countenance, and examinations, the terror of the average “discipulus.” disturb him no more than does his dinner. Jon was reared on a farm at Logberg, Sask., the place of his birth, and there developed the industry and steadiness of purpose displayed throughout his college career. He entered Wesley College, after completing his public school training at the Isbister School, Winnipeg, in the fall of ’08. As a scholar Jon has always stood among the first. He tied for highest aggregate in part I. Matric., and landed the scholarships for Ice¬ landic literature in the junior years. He graduates in history and political economy. It is whispered that Jon has been attracted to Yorkton, Sask., of late. He states, himself, that he will take up his abode there after Convocation, carefully adding, “for the purpose of studying law.” His colleagues and many friends feel assured that he will be an A 1 citizen, and in him Yorkton will possess a lawyer and an honest man. G. O. T. Page 71

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HENRY CROOK. HENRY DENNISON •‘Dennison, ‘phone, oh Denny-” rings along the hall and a broad-shouldered youth of good-natured appearance responds, a good solid armful, as all the inen of the class will agree, especially those who have met him on the wrestling mat. He is always busy, his mind filled with plans for Sunday classes and new executives and kindred matters. He is an except ionally good judge of men and their capabilities and has a happy knack of persuading men to work on the various propaganda he has outlined. In his position as President of the Y.M.C.A. in his senior year, he kept a good number active. His method of working is by thorough organization in everything. Dennison, though he took his matriculation in Portage and Brandon, made sure of get¬ ting to Wesley for Arts. He is an enthusiast in everything that claims his attention. Though numberless self-set tasks crowd out his study-period night after night he manages, occasionally, to come within the scholarship circle. Now we must not forget to mention his tendency toward inventiveness. No door boasts a more successful barricade than his and the devic-e by which he keeps the text-book suspended at the proper angle before his chair is amazing. His face and voice never betray him. The sincere tone with which he offers kindly condolence to the freshman whose room he has recently “bummed,” throws off all sus¬ picion. He occupied a place in his year that could not have been so well filled by any one else. The years to come will probably find him in some kind of ministerial work. ‘ ‘ A soul as full of worth as void of care, Which nothing seeks to show or needs to hide.” W. B. Brimful of energy, fostered and guided by ambition and ability, Henry has stood the ’14 test and is with us even unto the end. He threw in his fortunes with ours in First Year and since then has been one of the “boys.” Henry has developed himself in every way since he came to College, and we have come to look upon him as a man whom we can depend upon, whether to do committee work or fill a place on the class hockey team. Nor has he neglected the aesthetic department of his education. Whether a College or Class function, Henry was always there, accompanied by-a cousin. Manitoba may well be proud of her son, with his sturdy frame and strong common sense. He is a typical Westerner, with an unassuming manner but an unmistakable ability to “get there.” It is these traits that win respect and friendship everywhere. He is popu¬ lar among the boys and his winning smile has wrought no little havoc in the Ladies’ Parlor. Henry specialized in Political Economy and Mathematics, and his smile varies directly with the difficulty of his problems, and on the question of Women Suffrage he speaks as a man of authority. To a man with Henry’s training, ability and ambition, the future holds forth unbound ed promise, and we will not venture to prophesy beyond predicting a success in whatever profession he enters. “Keeps his counsel, does his duty, Clings to his friends and loveth beauty.” Page 70

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RAYMOND K. ELLIOTT. Philosophers are generally regarded as persons who excessively contemplate the ideal, and neglect the concrete. R. K. Elliott is an exception, for although he is a brilliant thinker, yet he has successfully demonstrated his adaptability for practical affairs. R. K. Elliott is a native of Winnipeg, and struggled with the primary problems of knowledge in the public schools of that city. He completed his high school education at Bishop’s College School, Lennoxville, and secured his first year in Arts at Toronto University. But the attraction of the great west was too strong, and he returned to Winnipeg to join the ’14 class in his second year. As his mind was speculatively inclined, he decided to study philosophy. His choice was a happy one, for he satisfied all that his nature was best realized in pursuing the science of sciences. R. K. gained the highest honors in his course, proving that he is a natural philosopher, and perhaps the ablest student to graduate, in that subject, from the University. R. K. is not as well known among his fellow-students as many other members of the class, but owing to the many outside interests and connections which he had formed in the city, he was unable to engage in the athletic and social activities of the College as much as he would have desired. However, those who have met him appreciate his genial and amiable character, and though he is modest about his sterling capabilities, yet all who know him anticipate and wish for him a very brilliant career. T. P. FLEMING. “States fall, Arts fade, but beauty still is here.” In a little farmhouse nestling on the edge of Turtle Mountain, near Whitewater, Man., on Oct. 15, 1893, Thomas Paterson Fleming first disturbed the serenity of the night with that famous war-whoop of his, now so familiar to us all. He first sprang (into prominence as a soap-box orator at the age of four, when he made a tour of the province. Settling in Winnipeg in 1899, he completed his primary education in the Central Collegiate, and joined us at ’Toba in the fall o f 1910. But the joy of being in the public eye never left his soul, and during his course Tom has been constantly in the limelight, dipping into everything and excelling in much. He has starred in many a hard-fought battle in both football and track athletics, having both high and low hurdles records to his credit, in addition to the honor of captaining’ one of the teams. He was quite useful, too, as a hockey player, and was twice presi¬ dent of the Inter-collegiate Curling Association, representing the College in the Winnipeg Bonspiel in 1911. lie has always been a consistently good student, not unknown as a debater, and of recognized ability in College dramatics. Socially always genial and full of fun, he won much favorable comment in the graceful arts. He was married on Oct. 31st, 1914, to Geraldine Bell, but skipped when his bride was kidnapped. Tom’s inclination at present leans towards law, and if he brings into that profession the same versatility, initiative, enthusiasm and ability that he has shown as an under¬ grad., we predict for him a brilliant and prosperous career. “So before I go, Tom—” Here’s a double health to thee.” D. J. A. Page 72