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

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WALTER BENNETT HARVEY. “Integer vitse seelerisque purus, Non eget Mauris jaculis neque arcu; Nec venenatis gravida sagittis, Fusee, pharetra. ’ ’ A spare, lanky figure, a prematurely wise face, yet with a kindly glance and tolerating smile, eyes that have a perpetually inquiring and questioning look, make up the outward show of Walter Bennett Harvey. Within, his sympathies are as wide, his heart is as large, his mind as open as his native Manitoba prairie. This universality of interest, coupled with a distinct freshness of mind and naivete of manner make him perhaps the most lovable member of this class. He does not solicit sympathy, he gives and receives in return. So large is his capacity for kindly interest that even the extensive Fourteeners proved insuf¬ ficient for his demands. There is scarcely a phase of college activity in which Walter has not at some time or other taken a live interest. In scholarship he has always been with the vanguard, often a scout. As a student he is characterized by a particularly retentive memory, clear and quick perception of essentials, and uncanny talent for languages. In his last year he has been particularly interested in debating and deserves a large share of the credit for the effective entrance of the ladies into debating circles. Walter is essentially original, whether it is on the much belabored dance question or SIGRUN INGIHJORG HELGASON. To the ’14 girls the name “Sigrun” signifies a girl of rollicking humor, a sunny smile whose equilibrium is never disturbed, not even during the week of actual examinations. For Sigrun doesn’t know what worry means and has even been suspected of going to moving picture shows during exam. week. The girls of her class owe her a debt of gratitude for the way in which she caused many an otherwise tedious “spare” to pass unheeded while they listened to lively accounts of daring, of mischievous escapades, and worthy professors have even been known to appear from across the hall, to gaze in astonishment upon the usually quiet Fourteens. Whence came this sturdy daughter of the Northland? Her home has always been in the new Icelandic district about ten miles north of Gimli and a half-a-mile from the breezes of Lake Winnipeg. Is it any wonder that she grew up unfettered, unspoiled and with a pronounced originality all her own? The fall of 1907 found her registered at Wesley for Matriculation. In 1910 she joined the “Go Backs,” In her third year Sigrun chose what looked like industry, taking majors in French and German. Sigrun has spent several successful summers in teaching and we know that wherever her sunny good nature and bright originality go, a welcome will be waitins ' for her. E. D. G. Page 78

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NELLIE D. GRAHAM. “Oh, never mind; I’ll go halves with you.” This has been one of Nellie’s character¬ istics through her whole course—an attitude of sharing up. She will share anything she has, and put herself to any amount of trouble to help one. But she has plenty of work to suggest, too. It is quite a commonplace to hear her say, “Now, I think we girls ought to undertake this and make it a good thing,” and that always means that she is willing to do a good deal of the work herself. Whenever there are funds to be procured through the giving of lunches or the making of pennants, she is to be found in the centre of action, with the most encouraging smile. Nellie is a girl of high ideals. She has caught a glimpse of the possibilities and opportunities of life from sueh experiences as the student conventions of Elgin House, Muskoka and Kansas City. To convince her of anything is to win her active support for it, for she follows her convictions. Her College interest is very wide. She is at home presiding over the numerous meet¬ ings it falls to her lot to direct, in the capacity of associate-president of the Intercollegiate Y.W.C.A.; giving reports and addresses in her interesting, conversational manner; and she is also quite as much at home in a strenuous game of basketball, or gliding down the toboggan slide, stayed by the willing arms of some guardian senior. A volunteer for foreign mission work, she will probably find her sphere beyond the Pacific. B. I. M. GEORGE HANSON. “Mighty are the Men of Strength.” A stalwart Norseman, a keen, penetrative intellect, a frank and sociable companion— that’s George Hanson. Pour years ago this Hercules, whose fiery head could not conceal an ambitious spirit, fresh from the invigorating breezes of the western prairies, entered Wesley College. George is an enthusiastic sport—baseball and hockey are his favorite games, in both of which he excels. In the weight events he has been a bulwark of strength to our track team, and in the hammer throw he is without a peer. A University record and a num¬ ber of gold medals bear eloquent testimony to his athletic prowess. His academic career has been no less brilliant. An exceptionally good standing and the highest scholarship in his division of the Science course are fresh in our memories. In all his College activities he has shown himself to be a man—steady, reliable, con¬ scientious, and of sterling worth. His modest, unassuming disposition, coupled with a tremendous power of self-control, has earned for him. a host of friends and admirers. It would almost appear sacrilegious to charge such a man with the atrocious crime of room ‘ ‘ bumming. ’ ’ George has found the study of Science so attractive that he has decided to spend the next few years at Harvard University. We feel sure that within a few years one of the best and most brilliant scientists of the West will be George Hanson. Good luck, George! S. O. T.

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JOHN R. HEWITT. After all there must be something in the old-time belief that very grave affections result from the operation of sprites and fairies on a moonlight night, for in some strange inconceivable way these little creatures seem to be “getting” John. The verdure of springtime by the gurgling fretting rivulets seems to be casting some powerful, inexplic¬ able charm over the being of this erstwhile modest and retiring student. John came to us in ’08. A real student, he has reaped the student’s reward, for exam¬ ination reports have always done him credit. He doesn’t open his arms and become con¬ fidential with everyone who approaches, still many have come to know him well and to be keenly appreciative of his genuine character and sterling qualities. He is not so boisterous and playful, not so prone to become involved in innumerable feats of cunning and strategy as many students, yet he enjoys a trick played on him and generally succeeds in “coming back.” Every phase of college life demands his attention. He has always been a loyal sup¬ porter of athletics. Social life and student activities all likewise make their appeal, while outside the college world he likes to know the trend in political spheres, and delights in social service. As a graduate, John will likely devote his energies to theology. Climatic conditions are not perfectly congenial here so he may go elsewhere; but wherever he goes he will ever be followed by the kind remembrances of every classmate and college acquaintance, who, one and all wish him unbounded good luck and success. H. H. D. W. BROCK HENRY. Brock Henry is a man whose name will always be associated with the memory of the ’14 class. Popular among his fellow students he has also won for himself a reputation throughout the University as a thorough sport and one of its best athletes. A catalogue of his athletic achievements would be tedious, since his record in this line is so well known. To have played senior football and hockey for his college for four year (and to have been a “star” in each as well); to have been the best point winner for his college on Universtiy Field Day for three years, and again a very high point winner this year; to be the holder of two University records, is an achievement of which anyone might justly be proud; to have borne these successes as modestly, as Brock has done is perhaps a greater achievement. Not only as an athlete has Brock been conspicuous in college life. As President of the Athletic Association this year he has distinguished himself, and as a member of the Stud¬ ents’ Representative Council and other committees, he has displayed marked executive ability, while as captain of the senior hockey team he has shown qualities which stamp him as a leader. His pleasant unassuming manner, and his keen sense of humor, have contributed to Brock’s popularity; and as an athlete he will long be remembered as one who was always sure to “deliver the goods” at the critical time. Brock has been specializing in English and Political Economy with a view to entering the legal profession, in which we wish him all success. p j yp Page 79