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

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51:25 u INIIVI- IKSITY o , XVESTEIKN QNIAIKIOI UNIVERSITY I COLLEGE Valedictory N EXAMINATION of the genus Occidentalia from earliest times, reveals that all the advice, good, bad and indifferent, has been offered. It is inadvisalile to endeavour to become too profoundg we are dealing with the graduating class. Sermonizing is a poorly paid and an unappreciated art. Thus, horrible dictu fthe required literary referencej, we are restricted to the following: Some graduations are termed Commencements. May the term be for you a misnomer! The university life is not so artificial that one begins really to live on leaving it behind. In addition to certain technical skill, there has come an openness to new in' fluences, an alertness to fresh ideas, a breadth of sympathy and a depth of appreciation of people Cwe hopej, that should enrich life and make it increasingly interesting, valuable and significant. You will, of course, retain and develop further the technical abilities your task of the future requires. Don't forget those more intangible possessions. Keep them alive and growing, and if so, we shall all feel that our years together were well spent. Good luck! But remember that there will still be a remarkable relationship between work and reward, and in the days of your prosperity you will be welcomed back even unto the third and fourth generation. S. F. MAINE, Hon. Pres. Arts '30, FLOYD MAINE Page Eleven

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-U usrivir was ITAY QE STEIKN ONTARIO DEAN K P R. NEVILLE UNlylgRgl1'y ful' L,-2 COLLEGE IE Q ai A Message from Dean Neville N THE Speedway at Indianapolis the demon racer flashes past with such speed that all the announcer has time to say is: Here he comes, There he gocs ' In the same graphic phrase can the Dean compass the academic career of the undergraduate from First Registration to Diploma Fee. But even after he goes. our good wishes for a happy, successful, and useful life follow the graduate through the rest ofthe race that so often is ruu out of sight of the facultyfseats in the grandlstand, We in imagination shall form vivid pictures of what may be taking place in the hidden stretches of the track, always hoping that the Class of Arts '30 will ever keep on racing, with lls head up, even ifat times the uhreaksl' prove that 'mhil ab umm parte ease heiirimif K. P. R. Nizvuuz. DEAN, University College of Arts. Pa gc Ten

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0' 4' 1 .u snvi: its Prv op UNIVERSITY if ,d1, ' fgjgvn STEPXN CJNTAIRIO. 5 6 2 2+ f y cotusce .Q . . l 'Q i 'Q i i I MAXWELL 'IOHN ABBOTT LILLIAN MARION ADAMS ALMA ELDOW ALDERSON DOROTHY ROBERTA ALDERSON There is no train I uuutlil nut lake un matter where ir'.r g.-mg. Although Max began life in Tliorndale there is more of the rose than the thorn about him. When he came to Western he entered Math, and Phvstcs, but later changed to English and History Nevertheless he has never lost the old scientific spirit with its clear reasoning and its strict adherence to facts. But Max is a hir of a romanticist, otherwise he could never live his English as he does. He used to fall in with number one platoon ofthe C. O, T. C. and in spite of soldiermg and scholarship he still finds time for a verv complete social lite But these other things are onlv the condiment ofthe feast. To us Max will always he the seeker after Truth clothed in the royal robesoframance, Her open eyes desire the truth, The iulsdum nj ti thmimnd years la in tlxcvnf' Here is a gurl who sees visions and dreams dreams. To her dreams are realities in which she lives very near the heart ofthings. After capturing a scholarship in German, it was natural that she should dcvote her energies from London Central to the French and German course with a large place on her timc'table for music, too. Le Cerclc Francais has found her a valued member for she has been secretary and viccfpresident during the last two years. She has also attended the German and Hesperian Clubs. But Lillian's finest contribution was in thc production of i'Much Ado About Nothing, in which the capricious Beatrice enthralled both actors and audience. She is also an active mem' ber ofthe Warner Hall Players, Dramatic interpretation may become her chosen career. At least it will always be a delight. Yes, she is a dreamer, full of mysterious lights and shadows, yet always kind, always sincere and always lovable. Grad ofCentral High is Alma. Next in order came London Normal and joe Kas some of us call hcrl with a natty looking diploma adorned by a red seal consulted the Atlas and said, 'I will see the world. The romantic name of Minde- moya caught her fancy. Perhaps she would still be instilling knowledge into the erstwhile Mani- touhn genn had not summer beckoned her south- ward to Western. Here as social convener, Alma contributed greatly to the success of those never-to-he'forgotten Friday outings with de- licious menus, novel dance favors and such delightful trifles. Year 1923 saw her in the General Course with odds and ends of English and History to which she aspires, In leisure moments she slipped into the ranks of the Little Theatre Orchestra and coaxed sweet notes from a refractory violin or as historian of that organization, continued the eulogies on the Brute or his rival. the cello. In between times, joe has found time to ski, skate, swim, ride, play tennis and otherwise shake offacademic dust. What the future holds we do not venture to guess, but whatever it is, joe will sec it through with a stubborn little lift of the chin and a whimsical twinkle in the depths of her hazel eyes. Good luck, joe! I want air, and simsliine, and blue sky, The feeling of the breeze upon my jhce. Dorothy, or not infrequently Bobby to her associates, came up to Western four years ago. She brought with her a boyish bob and her violin. The first she has Haunted defiantly in our halls ever since, the second she has used to make sweet music in the Little Theatre Orchesf tra. Meanwhile, she essayed an honor course in English and History, and worked as a reporter on the Gazette where she has been guilty of feats in prose as well as poetry. We might add, we like her posters. The summer months 6nd Bobby in jasper Park Lodge, where she is reputed to hurl a mean tray, play endless tennis and do the odd bit of mountain climbing. Also she rides horses and when she falls off, which has happened, climbs into the saddle again with a perseverance from which we expect great things in future. If Dorothy shows a weakness for caustic comment and the retort sarcastic, we don't hold it against her any morefbecause we've found the twinkle and that north by northfwest dirnple which just gives the lie to it all. Page Twelve