5 - April 1905

from there next day. Now McA. I tell you what if you don't do better you no pass examination. Exit Prof. G. With Hebrew Bible under his arm and muttering "bot-shust-vait-till I get him on de examination. De Hebrew language has zo many peculiarities, it is zo hart, dot I find many dings to shtick him mit. Thust-mark my vort. I will haf my rebench.

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Little dog takes a bite While the Dr.'s out at night Mad chase at a rapid pace Mud puddle hides his face.

Peter's [underlined] coquettish waving of his fan at the performance of R[?} completely won the hearts of the girls.

[bold] OUR CHRISTOPHER [bold]

The venerable and docile occupant of No. 4 is now in his last term within these college walls. During these years he has partaken of its joys and sorrows, has shared a common lot with his fellow-students and has ever shown anxiety for the welfare of his "Alma Mater". Considering his zeal and parental-like care we think his name should be enrolled as one of the dignitaries of our Institution. That his name may be known and his career studied by after generations we purpose giving a short bigraphy [struck out] account of his life.

Chris was born on the 14th February, sometime in the seventies. He was no mere picture but a true valentine, one with life and breath. His babyhood was characterized by his continual

howl and constant unrestfulness, in short he was a kicker. As time passed Chris grew and waxed strong and his fath[er] adored him as his white-haired boy. His bright open contenance plainly fortold a great future.

At the age of six he began his public school career. Owing to his shyness his beginning was rather hampered but as Chris became acquainted with his environment he made rapid progress. In all his work he showed strength of character, even in his merry whistled tunes could be detected perseverance. He had many talents. One, and by no means the least, was his singing power. For some years he sang as bass soloist (of course this is not generally known) in Christ Church choir.

For Lucan High School he was the darling of his form. The boys revered him as their champion and the girls regarded his beaming eye and smiling face with loving tenderness. But his shyness was again the barrier in his way what compliments he might have received from his femaile admirers if he had but sought their acquaintance. On the campus he engaged in all the sports but preferred to be a spectator for his boarding-house he was held in esteem by its mistress and her only daughter. They thought of him almost as a patron saint on account of his parental-like interest in the household duties. But Chris never lost sight of his ideal position, namely that of a parish-priest. He realized his calling and

sought instruction within these college walls. The first year of his course was one of remarkable change. He at once began the development of his oratorical powers, and as a first step, he took part in the famous debate on "Athletics". His speech as a masterpiece. He swayed his audience from concentration to laughter. This is easily understood when we know that he follwed the far-famed orator Mr. F.E. Powell. He made another step in his upward career when he preached his first sermon at Westminster. His shaking knees and beating heart did not baffle him and he preached a very impressive sermon from the well-known test "Come unto me all ye that labour [?]