University of Western Ontario - Occidentalia Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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24 VVKSTKKN U GAZETTE both had previous experience, which promises well. The rest of tlie cast include Miss Mary Marshall, Miss (Jwcno Williams, Miss Alison Buchncr, Miss Eleanor 2iI( ' ( ' ormick and I Ir. Jack McWil iiams. And the whole ])erf()ruuincc is luidcr the able di- rection of Miss -lean Walker. Apart from the i)layers themselves the play is under the business mana ' cship of Mr. Fred James. Miss Shirley White ir, mistress of the wardrobe and Miss Helen Baker is in charge of the stage settings and properties. Miss Baker filled the same position so capably last year and the effects she, achieved were so artistic and pleasing that we are delighted to hear of her appointment again this year. The importance of the stage settings is often overlooked by the uninitiated, and it war; the luianimous o])inion of the cast last year that Miss Baker should also take the final curtain call. However during the day Miss Baker had practically performed tlie work of two stage hands, besides supervising all the scene shifting, and not caring to appear in public remained modestly in the wings. It we might be permitted to offer an- other idea since we won ' t have the for- tiuie to have Miss Baker with us another year, Vvc would suggest that she be given an assistant, who may thvis acquire a cer- tain amount of exi)erience and be better able to fill this position next year. Her Own Way ' gives ])romise of be- ing a performance that is well worth see- ing, and we advise everyone to get their tickets early — not to avoid the rush, al- though such a thing might be possible — but to give the players the added con- fidence of knowing that they will be play- ing to a well-filled house. —Thalia. TO TWENTY-ONE When Alma Mater ' s doors behind yon close Upon the scene of all your works and woes, Your toils and trimphs as the record shows, We ' ll miss you. For all the care and pains you took with us, And all the wisdom rare you taught to us ; When freshies green you showed the way to us. We thank you. And now you ' ve blazed a trail for us you know, The torch you left shall like a beacon show, That sheds its light above us as we go. Behind you. We bid you each and all farewell to-day; We hope you ' ll each have luck along your way ; We see the work you ' ve done so well and say: God bless you ! — Karamanen.

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WESTERN U GAZETTE 25 OUR GRADUATES For now the field is nol far off when we must give the world a proof of deeds not words. — Butler Gilbert Tucker. A keen sen. ' e of humor and a ready wit are qualities -whieli by their rarity are readily appre- ciated. In this fortune has ffavored Gilbert and his unconscious wit is a delight to professor and stu- dent alike. It ives him a marked advantage over his opponents in debate which he is quick to seize, much to the delight of his audience. Twice in the past season he has successfully contested for his year which is now the proud possessor of the cup. He was born in Vancouver and began his university course at Toronto. He enlisted in 1915, and after being wounded returned to Canada in 1919. It was after this that he came to Western. As President of his class and ' ice-President of the Lit. he has demonstrated his executive ability and proved his popularity. He is splendidly reliable and his whole- hearted co-o])eration has made him invaluable. While he does iu)t seek distinction he does not shirk re- sponsibility, and his very capability suggests him for leadership. The future looks bright with promise for him and we cannot do better than wish him iho full measure of success. Christine Tilden. ' Her fairest virtues fly from public light. ' To me more dear, congenial to my heart. One native charm than all the gloss of art. Teeney ' ' is one of those people who inspires you at first sight with confidence in her si)lendid re- liability and you are not mistaken. Not by a noisy show of conscious power does she do this, but by her very silence and her quiet ways, which make you feel the presence of a fund of human sympathy and quiet strength. During her first year of college life Teeney aspired to hide her modest light excei)t when in the presence of her personal friends. Dur- ing the past two years, however, with their difficult problems of reconstruction and experimenting, no opportunity has been allowed for this, and in her role of Senior Girlthis year she has insifired in all affection and respect, and everyone will join in wish- ing her unlimited success. Teeney ' ' was born in Caradoc Township, near Mount Brydges. and re- ceived her early schooling there. Later she came to London and attended both the Collegiate and the Normal .School, and jjrior to entering Western in 1918 for an honor course she had already taught Ihree years. Perhaps exjjerience taught her patience, tolerance and tact, but somehow we feel sure these qualitis have always been and always will be part and jjarcel of her very self.