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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“Hello, Ed. How did you spend the summer?” “Oh, WE had a grand trip, and enjoyed every day of it.” Surely this was a strange reply from the lips of a Senior. But May 14, 1913, was a “red letter day” in the history of the ’14 class, for on that day Edward Wesley Lowery boldly entered the ranks of the Benedicts. The summer was spent in travelling on the Continent and in the British Isles, where they visited many places of literary interest, as a result of which our English classes this year have benefit¬ ed from many interesting references to these historic spots. Ed. is one of our ablest men, and has always been to the fore in a ll matters of interest to his class or College. With his splendid business training he has been a distinct asset to the College—as student-treasurer and as a member of the staff of the College paper. Ed., however, has not confined his interests to matters of finance, but has shown marked ability as a debater, and in his studies has always acquitted himself creditably. As a man of upright principles; intensely loyal to the College; full of quiet humor; generous and true—as such we all feel honored to have him as a friend and classmate. We understand Ed. intends to study law, and our best wishes go with him into his chosen vocation. G. S. B. MORN A MACARTHUR, “I frankly own I like her well.” In real life we quite often find the most interesting romances. There’s a charming one here, but we are not going to tell you about it; so you will have to read between the lines. Usually we do not bother much about where jjeople come from, but when so many of our girls are Western it is interesting to note that Morna’s home was in Renfrew, Ontario, until she matriculated. Then for three years Queen’s claimed her. From the home of the w r eird Gallic yell come rumors of Morna’s ability along many lines. She is in Latin a shining star (and not in the gruesome way that some of us, alas! have had to interpret that expression), and also her unusual musical talents are much in demand.. When she came to us, the East lost a basketball player and the United ’14 girls gather¬ ed fresh courage when she took a position on their forward line. The summer of 1912 found Morna teaching in the West. Somehow she heard much of the fame of Wesley, but was able to resist the temptation, wandering back to Queen’s in the fall. But the following year we won out in this battle of the colleges, and were de¬ lighted to have her join our shy General class in her final year. We regret that Morna’s stay with us has been so brief, but even in this short time we have found her original, bright and witty, a good companion. But we were not the only people to make that discovery, and we have been quite jealous of the great in¬ terest she has shown in ’15 class affairs. However, we all join in wishing her a bright and ‘ ‘ serious ’ ’ future. Page 82