Boston College - Sub Turri Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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With the Ides of September came the return of our class to the Heights, anticipating and prepared for a pleasurable, active year. Numbering 125 men, our assemblage was marked by the initial words of advice expressed b.y Fath er Corrigan, from whom we were to receive our ample share of Ethics each morn- ing in the sp)acious Senior lecture-room. Here also we tarried for our course in Psychology given by Father McCluskey, our interesting sociological discussions introduced by Father Mellyn, and our star gazing sessions under Father Risacher. Pedagogy, Law and Chemistry, taught by Fathers ilellyn, Corrigan and Shaffrey, respectively, were announced as the elective subjects, and later a course in Business Administration, instituted by Father Treacy, attracted the application of many men. Preceeding our arrival, we had learned the sorrowful news of the depart- ure of our former Rector, Very Reverend C. W. Lyons, S. J., but joy of an equal degree welcomed his successor. Father William Devlin, who had been amongst us for several years. Tom Scanlan, President, Jack Lyons, Vice- President, Bob Brawley, Secretary, and John Wardell, Treasurer, took up their tasks as class officers. Our first notable occasion arrived in the form of a reception to His Eminence Cardinal Mercier, the renowned prelate of Belgium. Following the welcoming address, delivered by Dick McShane, the venerable prince of the church arose, and in a few sincere words aroused esteem and respect ror his beloved qualities which had been touched upon by our own Cardinal ' Connell, who also graced the occasion by his presence. Dick McShane presided at the Fulton meetings during the first term, and with the help of Father Cox, a splendid season of debating was prepared. Eli Shamon led the society during the final term. We lack words able to describe the new growth of our football team under Major Cavanaugh ' s supervision. With Senior offering such men as Scanlan, Sheehan, Ring, White, Lyons, Donaher and Earls, a good season could not but be expected, but the achievements of our squad exceeded the hopes of all. The never-to-be-forgotten trip to New Haven and the greatest conflict in the

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19 2 SUB T U R R I 1920 With order finally established -we soon settled down for steady work and besides our two professors already named we held our daily classes with these men in the folloAving subjects: Father Treacy, Evidence of Religion and Journalism; Mr. Delaney, Physics, and Mr. Creeden, S. J., Political Economy and War Aims. With the revival of the old spirit, elections were held and to Tom Scanlon went the office of President, Tom McNamara was chosen vice-president and James Robert Brawley was selected as secretary-treasurer. A rather tardy but most impressive formal introduction was soon granted to the Freshmen. At first they seemed disinclined to peacably accept the dis- tinguished introduction, but their violent refusal was quickly met by counter action on the part of their superior classmen and the Juniors ren- dered able assistance in quelling the quasi-objection of the youngsters. With the S. A. T. C. had come the formation of the College Band, and, strange to state, the dissolution of the former seemed to improve the latter. Together with the Glee Club it had presented many concerts in various parts of the State and the climax of its activities was announced in the form of a monster concert, which was held in Jordan Hall on the evenings of February 25th and 26th. It was then that the value of Mr. Parson ' s labors was demon- strated, and we also have to thank Tom Scanlon, Jim Morrissey and Bob Brawley for their successful efforts in making that Musicale a complete hit. Towards the end of February we held our Junior Smoker and presented an evening of entertainment hard to equal. Addresses by our Reverend Rector and Reverend Father Treacy, S. J., set forth some good food for thought, and narrations of war experiences by Lieutenants Jack Fleming and Jack Gillespie, both of the class of ' 15, provided interesting topics. The lighter side was well cared for by talent of our own class, assisted by several professional entertainers. At our annual Retreat wo were most fortunate in having Reverend Father Martin J. Scott,- S. J., as the director, a man whose extensive experience enabled him to supply us with a vivid and interesting series of sermons. Bill O ' Halloran and Tom McNamara of our class were chosen for the Intercollegiate Debating Team. With Billie Bond at short, Eddie Boyce on the pitching staff and Demo Dempsey in the outer-garden, Ave offered a trio of consistent and heady baseball players to coach Beef Gildea ' s splendid team. Dick McShane was still after medals and, sighting a chance to pick another, he entered the Fulton Prize Debate. The result of his work is widely known — suffice it to say that Dick satisfied his desire for other medals. At the Class Day festivities we captured the prize for the best class sketph. The attractive and hilarious manner in which our Prohibition comedy was carried out cannot tolerate description ; its worth and meaning could only be acquired by witnessing it. With the last exam over, the dreaded oral in philosophy, we took our leave, departing with a spirit tinged with the feeling of Senior.

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1920 SUBTURRI 3 9 20 history of the game, tested aud proved the nature of our combiuation. The Holj Cross g ' ame really began at the City Club on the evening preceeding the conflict:. The unrestrained ardor of every Boston College man within a good radius of Boston was given vent at the Senior Smoker. The victory of the next day can be partly attribiited to this greatest reunion of B. C. men ever held. The dramatic element of the college had formed a new association and had chosen Tom McNamara as its leader. Their first play, Helping Father, a three act comedy written by the coach of dramatics, Father Murphy, was staged in December. Ed Finnegan ' s rendition of the leading role and Bill Dempsey ' s interpretation of Newconib ' s character provided a new channel throiigh which praise tlowed to Senior. The Ball planned by the Philomatheia Club was held at the Somerset, folloAving the Christmas recess and the affair proved to be a delightful success. Jack Lyons ' literary skill was called into play as editor-in-chief of the Stylus. The increased interest in journalism brought new members into his field and led to the birth of The Heights, the first B. C. weekly. This snappy paper was a success from the start and later enlarged its issue. Lonnie Ring as editor-in-chief was instrumental in bringing about the suc- cess this paper attained. The necessity of a steady growth of buildings was apparent from, the first appearance of B. C. at the Heights, but the immediate need for a new structure was manifested during this year. The determination to erect the Science building in the near future brought words of encouragement from all and the fund to be soon raised was well started by the donation of our dis- tinguished alumnus, His Eminence Cardinal O ' Connell. Retreat now engaged our attention. Father O ' Brien delivered a Avon- derful series of sermons. Interesting and helpful were his remarks addressed to us for three days in St. Mary ' s chapel and with regret we resumed the study of Philosophy and Astronomy. Our courses was pleasinglj interrupted on several occasions by the visits of the neAvly consecrated Bishop O ' llare, Reverend John A. Ryan, DD., of Catholic University, and Tom Daly, the Avell known poet and Avriter of Phila- delphia. Ed Roddan and Tom McNamara both displayed excellent ability as debaters in the annual Fulto)i Prize Debate, and in the opinion of the judges, the name of Tom McNamara was the next to be inscribed on the walls of the Fulton room. Jim Morrissey again managed to put across the annual musicale in Jordan Hall on the same stupendous scale as in the preceding year. Jim Morrissey again managed to put across the annual musicale in Jordan Hall on the same stupendous scale as in the preceding year. In these few pages we have attempted merely. to give a summary of the outstanding events that have taken place during our stay at Boston College. We have had a most pleasant and profitable course. We have snent four years amidst beautiful surroundings, under the care of a learned, self- sacrificing faculty, and now that the race is won, joy of victory is tinged with a feeling of regret that these happy days are over. 25