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

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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

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C. W. McCOOL. Charlie McCool, debater, journalist, politician, has been taking an active part in college affairs for the past six years, for though he graduated in the General Course in 1911 he re¬ turned last year to take Mathematics with the Fourteens, and his pale face, quiet smile, and somewhat slight figure have become familiar to every student of the college. Previous to the present year Charlie was regarded, if not as a woman-hater, at least as one who had no dealings with the Ladies’ Parlor. But, as president of the Debating Society, he saw the ladies enter a team in the inter-class series, and the first lady inte£ collegiate debater was chosen as his colleague in the debate with Law. Prom that time Charlie has undergone a profound change, and all his friends now agree that his six years in college have not been in vain. We shall remember Charlie for his skilful work in many debates—including inter¬ collegiate and international; we shall not forget that though no athlete himself he was the best informed man in college on all that concerned student sport, but above all we shall think of him as a college politician. There never was a Lit. election in which Charlie was either neutral or idle; nor was there any art for the securing of votes that he did not know. Upon every question he had a decided opinion; he was always quite prepared to advocate his ideas; and he showed remarkable ability in inducing others to share his views. “O voice from which their omens all men drew.” A. W. K. BETH McKAY. “Pretty to walk with, Witty to talk with, Pleasant to think of always.” Though born at Collingwood, Ontario, Beth is a thorough Westerner. Since she was six, Swan River has been echoing back her merry laughter, which soon became known in Wesley halls when she came for Matriculation. Her frankness and sincerity have won ' for her a popular place in the ’14 class. Her love of fun and never-failing good humor have often added a welcome dash of spice to the day’s routine. Beth’s “jokes” have become famous. Beth may indeed be called, in the best sense of that term, “a good sport.” When we needed her she was there. So say the class executive, the “Vox” and “The Gleam” staffs, and the girls’ debating society. After examinations she has been able to wave high a substantial cheque as evi¬ dence that she knew how to give examiners the goods. She has shown that her course, Political Economy and English, was well chosen. But, decidedly, this would not be Beth if we forgot to record her support of athletics. She certainly knows how to use a racquet, has acquired fame as a fast skater and hockey player and the “Auditorium” will miss an old friend when she leaves the city. We may well sing for her “for she’s a jolly good fellow.” It will be some time ere Beth’s merry brown eyes are forgotten in our college halls. A. R. N. Page 83