Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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Gkorgk Handy Waii.es. A. M.. I». D.

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TO A SINCERE CHRISTIAN ANI» FRIEND OF TIIB STUDENTS (rforge Handy Waii.ks. A.M.. I).l). PROFESSOR OF TUB GREEK LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE TUB Cl.ASS OF 1015 RESPECTFULLY DEDICATES THIS VOLUME OP The Ruby AS A TOKEN OF ESTEEM 3

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George Handy Wailes T FAR from where the waves t.f the blue Atlantic kiss the -linns of Maryland in the little town of Salisbury, George Handy Wailes was horn on the twenty-second day of August, eighteen hundred and sixlv-six. His early education was secured in hi- nulivi town. At tin- age of sixteen In was graduated from the Salisbury high school us valedictorian of his class. For a period of eight years he was engaged in commercial activity in Salisbury. Hut bis love of knowledge overcame all other considerations and be entered Princeton Cnivcrsity in the year eighteen hundred and ninety. So assiduously did he apply himself to his work, and so excellent was the fruit of his labor that he graduated at the completion of his course with the degree-. Bachelor of Arts (magila 1-11111 laiide Having the goal of the ministry In-fore him. he entered Princeton Theological Seminary the same year, from which institution lie was graduated in eighteen hundred and ninety seven with high honors. In addition to his work in the seminary he pursued a post-graduate course in the university and tin- degree. Master of Arts, was conferred upon him. As a student in college and seminary Dr. Wailes was diligent and painstaking, and always solicitous regarding the feelings of others This quality Dr. Wailes has retained and has thereby endeared himself to many I’rsinus students. Tile humorous anecdotes he has related in and out of the classroom show that he was inten st.-d in the Iw-tter part of student activities. N US Soon after graduation he was ordained and installed as pastor of Scots Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia. For eleven years he remained tin- faithful shepherd of this flock. So great was his love of the classics that he gave private lessons in Greek and I.atm during Ins pastorate. In IJKNJ he was elected to the chair of Old Testament Language and Literature in Temple I nivcrsity. which position he ably filled. In the tall of I HON he came to Irsimis to till the chair of Greek Language and Literature, Since then he luis conscientiously discharged his duties as instructor and has won the esteem of every student in the college. In October liM.'t. I'rsinus conferred on him the degree. Doctor of Divinity, as a token of their appreciation of his worth. Gentleness .if manner, blended with sincerity and high ideals, lias won for him a place in the affections of the students. Lofty and inspiring sentiments How from bis tongue in all bis conversation and bis prayers call forth the better elements in us to seek some higlli-r plane in life. Dr. Wailes lias given more aid in tin-preparation of students for their life work than many of lus fellow-instmotors. Those who have come under his helpful influence have become hotter men mid women because of the association. Dr. Wailes is deeply interested in the study of God's Word, alid is now working ii|hiii a manuscript on the study of the life of Christ, w hich lie intends to have published as soon as it is completed. The highest tribute we call pay to him is to say. “Here is a Christian gentleman. 5