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

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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.

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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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26 WESTKRN U GAZETTE REMARKS CLASS ' 21 Our lot has lonji- been cast licre, And of the years we ' ve passed here, This one may be the last here — There dawns another day — Beyond the walls of learning, Outside the halls of learniuji ' . Free from the ealls of learning — Yet sad we go away. Our sub-perfect Miss Teeny T. Is dignified as she can be — Quiet and clever, like Carrie Nation She ' s all prepared for graduation. There ' s Kit Sabine, fair and pretty, Wondrous wise and sometimes witty, And yet her work accomplished nil, For we are writing essays still. Then dear K. Braithwaite smiling and fair, Where Margaret is she ' s always there; She ' ll be a doctor wise, for she Is going in for medicinery. There ' s little brown-eyed Francis B., Hailing from village called Saint T., Where sto])s the great big choo-choo train One moment -then goes on again. Then comes our priceless Hayrack Marg, With beautiful Titian locks endowed. Beloved beyond all is she — A clever girl is Margaret T. And now we come to Margaret G., Alias Georgiana ; she Hails from a land of wide renown, Whose capital ' s Kilmarnock town. Marg Mcintosh, she never ceases To cut small worms in little pieces ; As she grows older she will learn That even a little worm will turn. Th-ere ' s Helen Baker, frolicsome As is a lamb when spring is come She hopes in time to have degrees From all known universities. Now Edith James a secret knows. Which I shall tell to friends and foes. ' Tis that she knows a little rhyme On where flies go in winter time. There ' s Charlie Tutt the language lad; He ' s wild and wicked bold and bad; But knows the queer vernacular Of peo))les near and nations far. Then there ' s the Perfect Pereival Whose wrath came down on one and all, Who tiercel} ' roaming everywhere Brought moral influence to bear. There ' s P. C. Findlay, who has put His faith and hope in Pussyfoot ; He ' ll have a job this coming year As bellhop t o a barrister. There ' s Winston Churchill. It is hard To criticize the Tribal Bard. But we re afraid the day will .tome When he will die like Absolom. Sir Hugh de Crosby heaves in view, A gallant wassailer is Sir Hugh. We hope good luck will follow him Through all the distant future dim. K James has power of the hand To draw all things on sea or land: You may find pictures that she drew In this Gazette if you look through. Ruth Hicks, she knows the why and where- fore. And she will pull down marks. So there- fore May I sit near her when I am Confronted with my next exam ! Oh, Western U, bemoan the day When dear Will Shakespeare leaves I say : Our Cecil boy is our great pride In dreams and Bourinot beside. All hail to our dear G. N. T., A comedian of the first degree. Whose cup is full of bliss divine And nothing stronger than cherry wine.