United Colleges - Vox Yearbook (Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada)

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28 VOX ©MAID) Theology JAMES P. BROWN Jim is an Irishman, although he was born in Manitoba. His natural wit and humor have made college life richer for himself and for others, smoothing out many a kink in the chains of friendship, Jim arrived with bag and bag¬ gage from Waskada in the autumn of 1926 and has been arriving (usually a little late) ever since. He was an integral part of Class ’30 for two years while taking his Pre-Med. work, and then turning to Theology continued as a part, and no mean part at that, of the “thirty gang.” When we think of Jim we may mentally picture an active young imp who is either doing something to help somebody or is playing a trick in a good-natured way. Jim can dump beds as nicely as the next one, and never misses a chance to take part in a fracas of any kind. Or we may picture a person getting real comfort out of life—either sleeping on a Western tour, or sleeping while three morn¬ ing bells ring, or merely sleeping with the determination to work after. Or we get a glimpse of an athlete—running on the track, catching behind the plate, playing centre-half with proficiency, or scoring from centre ice. Or yet a picture comes to us of a real gentle¬ man, a true friend, a real scout. One who does his bit well on hard mission fields, one who is as true as steel, one who can be counted upon to measure up to the task before him, strong to do his part in the uplifting of mankind. All these pictures together present Jim. Jim has the ambition of some day qualifying as a medical mis¬ sionary. To this end he hopes to enter medicine soon, and then com¬ pleting that course be able to re¬ alize his mission. We are sorry to see Jim go, and shall surely miss him in many ways. Our best wishes ever go with him. —H.J.H. J. SCOTT LEITH Bachelor of Arts Some twenty-five years ago in a Manse near Moose Jaw, on the prairies in what was then the North West Territories, Scott raised his voice in protest against existing conditions. Since then he has made his home with his par¬ ents in various centres in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. His knowledge¬ seeking propensities found outlet in the public schools of McConnell,

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vox 27 Reverend Samuel Wilkinson, B.A., D.D. Wesley College honored another of her sons at the recent Theolog¬ ical Convocation when the degree of Doctor of Divinity was con¬ ferred upon Rev. Samuel Wilkin¬ son, B.A. Mr. Wilkinson’s early educa¬ tion was received in Ingersol, Ont. He graduated from Wesley Col¬ lege in Arts and Theology in 1899 and was Senior Stick of that year. His career as a minister in West¬ ern Canada began in 1891, when he became a probationer of the Manitoba and North-west Con¬ ference, which at that time extend¬ ed from Port Arthur, Ont., to the Rocky Mountains. He was or¬ dained in 1899, and has made a unique contribution to the chron¬ icles of Manitoba Church life, hav¬ ing spent his entire ministry with¬ in the bounds of this province with the exception of four years spent in British Columbia and of over¬ seas service during the war. As a Methodist minister, Mr. Wilkin¬ son spent pastoral terms in Killar- ney, Virden, Carberry, Dauphin, Brandon (Victoria Ave.), Souris and Gordon (Winnipeg). He was assist ant pastor of Grace Church, Winnipeg, in the days of Rev. Dr. Cleaver. Since Union, he has been pastor of the Gladstone charge and is now completing the fourth year of his Treherne pastorate. During the Great War, he served as Chaplain of the 79th Battalion, C.E.F. in England, and in France, with the Fourth Division and the Third Canadian Stationary Hos¬ pital. In the Church Courts he has been the recipient of many honors from his brethren, being elected as delegate to the General Conference of the Methodist Church in Tor¬ onto, 1922, President of the Man¬ itoba Conference, 1923-24, and representative of the Manitoba Conference on the first Board of Home Missions of the United Church. Samuel Wilkinson is esteemed by his brother ministers as one who has made an impressive con¬ tribution to the Church and King¬ dom of God by a ministry, not spectacular, but well susta ined and fruitful. His many friends among the laity and ministry alike, know him to be a man of sterling worth, of good judgment, of cultured mind, and of brotherly spirit. The mantle of theological dignity (Doctor of Divinity, honoris cau¬ sa) which has fallen on S. Wilk¬ inson, is resting upon the shoulders of one who has well upheld the ideals of a true Christian ministry. No adequate account of Mr. Wilk¬ inson’s career could be given with¬ out recognition of the unique ser¬ vice and influence of Mrs. Wilkin¬ son (formerly Miss Cleveland) who, in every way possible, has inspired and reinforced his best ef¬ forts. —F.J.P.

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vox 29 Man., Strassburg, Sask., Kerrobert, Sask., and Brandon, Man. Then Brandon College gave her call, and the Arts course offered there at¬ tracted him. But three years were taken as “time out” while he went to the Brandon Normal School, and later taught at Sandy Lake, Man., and Bladworth, Sask. After his Arts work he continued his studies along his chosen line, that of Theology, in Manitoba College, where he graduated this spring. His main interest seems to have been in the Student Volunteer and S.C.M. Movements, although he has found time for debating and dramatics on the side. In 1928-29 he was a delegate to the Quadren¬ nial S. V. Convention, and since then on the Canadian Committee, one year as Chairman, and also a member of the Council for North American section. His hope is to sail for foreign field within the next two years. During his college course he has served the church in various missions fields, especially those of Desford, Two Creeks, Rosser, and Starbuck. During the past winter he has been directing the Young Peoples’ work in St. Stephen’s Broadway United Church. His immediate prospects are centred in the field of Ninette, Man., where he has been called to be the minister, after ordination in June. John d. McKenzie, b.a. Jack gave his first yell at Delor- aine in 1906, and has ever since been disturbing the peace. Beginning his career on a farm, it was in the local school-house that his earliest education was re¬ ceived. After finishing his High School course at Deloraine, he sought further learning, and in the fall of 1924, as a freshman, swore allegiance to the University of Manitoba; the four years spent at the “U” show that Jack never let work interfere with pleasure. How¬ ever, at the end of four years the faculty of Arts recognized that Jack should be given an opportun¬ ity to sleep through lectures in some other institution of learning, and granted him his “B.A.” From 1928-31 the Theological Department of the United Colleges was the scene of Jack ' s endeavors. During the College course here he has served on several Mission Fields, and now, upon graduation, goes out into the Battle of Life; wishing he had not slept through so many lectures and hoping he doesn’t starve. Our wish is—may he work harder than he did at College. CLIFFORD S. MATCHETT, Bachelor of Arts The gods have dealt favorably with Cliff. To begin with, they decreed that he should claim Tre- herne as his home; secondly, that he be handsome with curly hair; thirdly, that he have the grace and