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

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JOHN CLIFFORD TRELEAVEN. The year 1892 is a memorable one in the minds of many of Southern Manitoba’s old- timers, on account of the large number of storms, some severe, some mild, which visited the district. On the thirtieth day of July, of that year, one of the latter variety arrived in the person of John Clifford Treleaven. ' ‘His name is John, he is called Jim, Which is mysterious, even to him.” Hamish’s boyhood was spent in Killarney. Here he eagerly drank of the wine of knowledge, and liked it so well that after passing through the public school, he entered the Collegiate and took his matric. in the spring of 1910, ready to enter the halls of learning, known as Old ’Toba in the fall. Jim arrived late, but found the Sophs, ready and waiting. He has always been a believer in the unassuming freshman, and was one of these himself. In the second year, however, he began to spread himself, and filled his place in the Dramatic Society, to the secret delight of some, and envy of not a few. He distinguished himself, too, by skipping his rink to victory in the College Curling Com¬ petition, a feat which he repeated this year. In his two final years Jim played acceptably in the Junior football team, and was noted for his lusty kicking (when he hit the bail). Jim’s voice is another one of his accomplishments. All night long his tuneful bari¬ tone could be heard in the classics, both grand opera and ragtime. As organizer of the old Glee Club, he managed to give expression to the overpowering melodies which filled his soul. His favorite occupation is arguing with Haig. Our hero’s intention is to study law, and we feel sure that one who has helped to pilot the College Curling Club through its tortuous career will find in this profession the success which he merits and which we all expect for him. T. P. F. BERNHARD WARKENTIN. That is his label in full, but because of a real fellowship we have dubbed him Ben or Big Ben. It was in 1910 that this tall, angular Manitoban, with his precise speech, struck College from the Mennonite Settlements. Somehow, a reputation for devouring angles, roots, circles and verbs had preceded him, nor has he belied that reputation. Per¬ haps the faculty will treasure against him his brilliancy and scholarship, but his fellow- students shall remember our big German for his midnight prowlings and as a general dis¬ turber of the peace. We shall recall him as a lover of his morning’s beauty sleep, and as a comrade who never refused College tasks. Not one of our Pack” knows so well the hearts of his fellow-students. His kindly sympathy and open confessions have won deeper confidences from his friends than any of our number. Yet not alone as a friend and student shall Ben’s name go down in history. His was a finished art of kicking a football most truly when it was over his head. He came to us, a poor junior; he left us, a splendid centre half on our championship senior team. Ben has also upheld the honor of our class in debating and literary lines. Bernhard goes out into life with our wishes, and we shall meet no member of our class with a warmer handshake or deeper friendship. ‘‘There’s a bronzed and stalwart fellow who will grip you by the hand, And greet you with a welcome warm and true.” F. D. B. Page 93

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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

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GEORGE H. WILDING. JOSEPH T. WHITTAKER. A broad smile, a hearty manner and a failing for femininity mark Joe as their victim. He burst in upon us in Part II. and at once won our highest esteem. During the first year, Joe was the popular class president, and under his guidance the Fourteens made their formal debut into Wesley circles. The eminence to which that famous class arose may be traced back largely to the broad, firm foundation laid by its first president. Joe is indeed a man of the West! He has a Manitoban optimism and enthusiasm, and was ever a firm believer in the fortunes of the Fourteens. Whether as a member of the Students’ Executive, or as a staunch supporter of his class in hockey, Joe was always an energetic booster. But it was in social functions that he shone forth most brilliantly and be it said, never alone. History and Political Economy secured Joe in his third and fourth years, and daring indeed is the man who would argue with him on the “dust and ashes” of the past. The Fourteen class is noted for its revolutionary and democratic spirits, and in mili¬ tancy against autocratic rule of any kind, Joe is always a fiery supporter. It matters not whether the government proposes to raise the price of phone calls, or the Street Railway threatens to stop running cars after midnight, J. T. stands upon his rights and denounces any such drastic infringements. The lure of the Law has him in its thrall, and we doubt not that in the dim future, he will decorate the Bench in one of our Western provinces. ‘ ‘ There’s more in him than thou understandeth. ’ ’ G. W. T. The subject of this biography, George Harold Wilding, was born in Lancashire, England. A worthy ambition to invest his life to the greatest advantage, coupled with the urgent call of the Methodist Church for men, led to his coming West in 1906. Arriving in Canada he was destined to experience the peculiar trials and difficulties of pioneer life in Saskatche¬ wan, but nothing daunted, Harold pressed onward. This steadfastness of purpose, with many other strong qualities, has won for him the admiration of his fellow-students. En¬ tering upon college life somewhat later than the average student, he has nevertheless ac¬ quitted himself with great credit and no one is more deserving of Academic honors. His predominant characteristics, however, are not those of the spectacular order. Faithful in the discharge of duty persistent in effort, loyal to conviction, optimistic in the face of diffi¬ cult} ' ' , amiable and sympathetic in all the relationships of life, these are the factors which count pre-eminently for success in the great school of life and these Harold has unfailingly exemplified during his career at Wesley. With the Ministry in view these sterling qualities cannot fail to be of great service. His fellow students will watch with interest and regard his future in the East, where he goes for Theological training, and predict a career of great usefulness and success when he takes up his life’s work in the Great West. A. II. Page 94