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

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: . STEINN OLAFUK THOMPSON. Let all good things await Him who cares not to be great, But as he saves or serves his state.” Perhaps few of the Fourteens hide so much ability and true worth under such an un¬ assuming exterior, or bear the requisite dignity of seniors with less show of weariness than the genial warden of the top flat—Steinn Olafur Thompson. One of the youngest in his class, no one would venture to pronounce him an infant; one of the quietest, but who dares to suggest lack of ideas? While at college he has distinguished himself repeatedly as a first-class student. But it is not for this ability that he will be remembered most fondly in the hearts of his classmates. Steinn is above all things a true gentleman. He will not interfere with any¬ one who has not a splendid opportunity to retaliate, nor will he throw water unless he has good cause and better hopes. His heart is anything but Stony,” as his annual tour to the College Dinner has shown, and if his affections have not yet been concentrated it is because a fit nucleus is as yet undiscovered. Medicine is his chosen profession. His true manly worth, his capacity for work, his desire for thorough preparation will help him to hew out successfully a path to an honored career. B. W. Page 91

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J. N. Shortt (commonly known as “Nels.”) has the distinction of being one of the pioneers of the ’14 class. He entered the Matriculation department of Wesley in the fall of 1908, and, having graduated from that, he joined the ’14 class and has since been a member of that illustrious body. In his third year Nels. chose the Political Economy and English course. A bright career was forecasted for him, even in his Matric., when he was honored by his class-mates with election to several class offices and in his first year he was chosen by his class as its representative to the Students’ University Council. It is much to be regretted that lately Nels. has been prevented by business from taking such an active part in college affairs as he would have liked; but he has always remained a staunch supporter of his class. While not an active participant in college athletics Nels. is quite a baseball enthusi¬ ast, and is himself no mean exponent of the game, in which he made quite a reputation for himself around his native “burg.” His ability along this line was recognized when, in his first year, he was elected president of the Wesley College Baseball Club. As a man Nels. has won for himself many friends in the ’14 class, who wish him all success in his future career. P. J. M. PERCY CURRAN TEES ‘ ‘ A sense of humor, and a touch of mirth To brighten up the shadowy spots of earth.” And on that day, which was the first day of the fourth month of the new year, verily the first day of the month called April, a man-child was born, and his parents called him by name, and his name was Percy Curran Tees. Whether the stars that reign in the heavens have any influence in shaping character and career is an open question, but it would seem that in Percy’s case there is much truth in the belief. He is by all odds the most original, and withal, the most eccentric character in his class. Rarely do we find so many talents developed to such a degree under one thatch of crisp black hair. His inborn gift for cartooning has been of immense value for both the college Journal and the Year-Book. As an actor he has distinguished himself, particularly in comical roles, where indeed his innate love for fun finds ample scope for action. In studies his record is excellent, though he has not always done justice to his eager grasp of details, his comprehensive mastery of the whole, his intuitive perception of intri¬ cate theory. As an athlete he has not been much in evidence on the campus, but the swimming tank has furnished a fit medium for the expression of his physical prowess. Percy is counting on going into engineering, where his capacity for work and ability in execution will lead him rapidly onward.

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GEORGE W. THORN. A typically shrewd and self-reliant Westerner of quiet and unassuming mien joined the ’14 class in its second year, after taking his previous work in the town of artificial lake fame. After George had cast his natural reserve to some extent, he quietly and unobtrusive¬ ly won his way into our good-will and affections; while as a man of sound judgment, of keen and independent thought, George has established for himself a worthy reputation. Valuable training on the farm and at Sewell camp for a couple of years, with dogged perseverance in athletics, gave Geordie a fine physical stamina prior to entering College. The persistence and willingness of a good sport and hard worker, and the capacity of a man of ability, have been displayed in all his College work, whether on Debating Execu¬ tive, Track Team, Year Book staff, or in leading the class in his chosen history course. Geordie is thoroughly democratic in his views, detesting any form of cliquedom. Well- balanced and persevering in argument and nature, George is just as consistent in his fondness for indulging his delicate appetite in extra desserts, and in keeping his eye on the outcome of the game. Tact and ingenuity have become established during his residence days as prominent features of George’s character. Lost barricades and the entering of ingeniously closed doors have been often charged against him—perhaps not always unjustly. Not only does George leave us, a graduate in political economy and history, but also as a past master of the top flat water brigade. Our pleasant recollections of that solid, thick-set form, with the strong, determined face, inevitable specs., and fast diminishing locks, will always come with the hope that in his chosen profession of law we may hear of George as a brilliant success. “A trusty comrade, sir,, that Lightens my humor with his GUDMUNDUR OLAFUR THORSTEINSON. The event occurred in Churehbridge, Sask. It is our firm belief that this infant of our sketch popped into this sphere of time and dust with that same indomitable smile which he wore in the fall of 1907, when he entered Wesley to take Matric. Be that as it may, but this we know—Mandi has a smile, a permanent smile, as exhilarating and refreshing as it is persistent and hopeful. His eyes, sparkling with mischief and fun, draw one instinctively to him. Indeed, those eyes and that smile proved altogether irresistible to one fair lady, and she took Mundi for “bad or worse.” Although he is quiet and unobtrusive, still he is known to us all as a man who can do things. Whether it be tearing up track dust, or playing his favorite game, chess, he is a hard man to beat. Debating gives him a chance to use his gentle persuasion and solid argumentative mind. It must not be forgotten that he was one of the team that won the sole victory for the Fourteens this year in the interclass debates. Mundi finds in Political Economy and English a course which gives ample scope to his mind, and one that is well fitted to train a man who is entering the teaching pro¬ fession. Gudmundur is indeed a man good to see, better to know and excellent to call your friend. K. J. A. Page 92