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

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ALFRED HODGKINS. Some people are born lucky, others are born rich. Alfred Hodgkins, who was born in Staffordshire, was not born rich, as to whether he was born lucky, that remains to be seen. However, he was born with characteristics, whose worth cannot be reckoned in money, and which count for more than anything luck can do. He has an indomitable spirit, a cheerful disposition and a craving for the beautiful and best in life. These features of his charac¬ ter have been noticeable to those of us who have come into touch with him during his college course. His invincibleness has been shown in the way in which he has mastered many hindrances. Conditions, which would have deterred many of us, have been to him an incentive to further progress and development. Excelsior, has ever been his cry. His cheerful manner and smiling face have been important factors in endearing him to the hearts of his fellow-students. To see him come into class-room, always spick-and-span, was a. veritable benediction in itself. His desire for the noblest and highest has expressed itself in Alfred in many ways, but in none more so, than in his determination to prepare himself for the work of the Christian ministry. If one can be pardoned for assuming the prophet’s role, it may be said, that Alfred’s success is assured. Already in many places has he given evidence of his preaching ability and interest in pastoral duties. It is the wish of every member of the ’14 class, that he may be permitted to live a long and useful life in the service of “others.” Unlike many members of the wonderful ’14 class, he has shown himself to be impervious to the wiles and smiles of the occupants of the Ladies’ Parlor. I think Alfred’s sentiments can be expressed in the words of Tom Paine: “The world is my country; Every man is my brother; To do good is my religion.” H. W. THOMAS W. LAWLOE. “By Killarney’s lakes and fells, Mountain paths and woodland dells.” Here it was on the 27th day of August, 1890, that Tom Lawlor first used a crib. That “ever fair” little Irish town has prided herself on many youths and maidens who have upheld her honor among our colleges, but of none is she more pardonably proud than this stalwart. In his schoolboy days Tom won the affection of class-mates and teachers, as a good student and a good sport. When he left for Manitoba college his friends prophesied much for him. So far, those prophecies have been justified. All through his four years from Freshman to Senior, he has been known as a fellow of unfailing patriotism and industry. He is true as steel; when he promises to do a thing, he simply goes and does it, and makes no fuss about it. Tom” has been quite a success on the debating platform. Comparing his first inter-class debate with the debate against the Socialist club in his final year, there is evidence of very great development. If he goes on improving at the same rate, he will be a brilliant speaker some day. Tom is one of those rarities in Manitoba University,-—a student who studies. Better and rarer still, he is proud of the fact. But that studies have not occupied all of his time may be seen in that he was a member of the “Lit” executive, a sub-editor on “The Gleam” staff, and a member of the University Students’ Representative Council. He is heading for Law, and, knowing him as we do, we are sure he will be a lawyer and nor a mere real estate artist. J. C. T. Page 80

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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

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