Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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George Henry Gay KOKGK MF.NKY CiAY was liorn in Kngland in tin- year eighteen hundred and eighty-six. When he was «juit«-voung his parents brought him to the I'nitcd States and settled in the state of Massachusetts. Mis early life was spent in the 'ilk mills of New Kngl.aud where lie learned the trade of a silk weaver. In 1J»07 he came to I rsimis and was enrolled in the Academy. When lie had completed his preparatory work he entered college as a member of the Historical-Political group. In scholastic activities George was a hard worker. It was as an athlete that he was In-st known to all his schoolmates. and in this field lie probably accomplished more for his Alma Mater than any who have gone forth from these halls. Not withstanding Ins ability, he was not arrogant: his greatness was reflected in his modesty. A rival found in him a worthy toe and his sportsman like conduct won for him the admiration of all. Me was a Imrn athlete and inspired those who played with him to expend the last remnant of energy in their endeavor to uphold the honor of their college. m ES3 To his friends lie was constant and generous. No one appealed to him in vain if it was in his power to assist. Mis optimistic nature won for him the nickname Happy Alec. As an assistant coach lie was considerate for those who came under his care and often took the hard bumps to show the new-comer how it was done. One of the characteristics which may have escaped the notice of those who did not know him intimately was his faithfulness to duty. For several years it was his task to ring the bell which summoned the students to meals and classes. Never in the history of the institution has this Item done with more punctuality than during the time that lie had this duty assigned to him. It was just these occurrences which gained for him the reputation for honor, so that his word became his bond. And so lived George Gay among us; modest in his greatness, gentle in his strength, and large-hearted in his successes. To us has been given the privilege of knowing and associating with this man during the host period of his life, and learning from him some of the (letter lessons of life. The true alTeetion of every student for George Gay is the highest tribute than can lie paid.

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Preface To ns lias been entrusted the task of publishing a volume which must compare favorably with those of past years or suffer the penalty of hearing the name of an inferior work. And so it is with much trepidation that we send this hook on its way. We do not boast of the numlier of pages or the excellence of the drawings, but trust that it represents the student activities. The work herein is the result of the combined efforts of the class; we leave it to you to judge of its merit. The publication of The Kuby is made possible by the kindness of those whose cards appear in the book, and they ask your patronage in their various businesses May the perusal of these pages bring to your minds memories of happy days in dear t'rsinus: is the wish of the editors. 8