Cathedral College of the Immaculate Conception - Annual Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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ANNUAL 193600 the past years, they were conducted by Reverend Doctor Morrow, Spir- itual Director of the League of the Sacred Heart. MONDAY 7-The usual series of conferences given during the Weekly devo- tion period were begun today. Father McCormack gave the conference and will continue throughout the year alternating regularly with Father Harrickey and Father Carow. The call for basketball candidates was issued by Coach Crane. TUESDAY 8-Father McLees, Spiritual Director of the Propagation of the Faith, called the first meeting. He plans to make this a banner year for Cathedral and its mission activities. SATURDAY 12-There were plenty of sad faces among many of our friends of other schools as the first holiday of the term fell on Saturday, but there was nothing but jubilation for Cathedral as it sighed, Here at last. MONDAY 21-The astronomical minded sixth year visited the new Hayden Planetarium in the afternoon to augment their knowledge of the workings of the solar system. Father Griffin, science professor of the college, accom- panied the class to explain the various phenomena. NOVEMBER FRIDAY 1-HOMNES SANCTI, ORATE PRO NOBIS. All Saints Day, a holy day and a holiday, brings Cathedral to the ,realization that we are all striving for a place with the saints in heaven. SATURDAY 2-HREQUIESCANT IN PACE. All Souls day beckoned us to pray for those who have returned to God. TUESDAY 5-Another holiday, and this one for us to see who shall handle the reins of our government. THURSDAY 7-The annual requiem mass for the deceased priests of the dio- cese was sung at the Pro-Cathedral by His Excellency Bishop Molloy. The members of the college department served this mass. MONDAY ll-Armistice Day stopped more than the war. It stopped classes at Cathedral for a day. TUESDAY l2-You're asking why that general depressed feeling is in evi- dence today? The first quarter exams is the answer, and worse than that, they will last till Saturday. SATURDAY I5-Today brought more than relief, it brought out the first issue of the GARGOYLE. A hurried glance and all agreed, the best We ever had. WEDNESDAY 20-The usual night rule was lifted for tonight so that all might attend the annual card party tendered by the Ladies Auxiliary at the Knights of Columbus. FRIDAY 22-The school attended the annual requiem mass for our deceased l3l

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OOCATI-IEDRAL COLLEGE ' YL- H ,i SEPTEMBER MONDAY 9-Nine o'clock sharp-the familiar blast of the whistle and the va- cation is over. The students are quick to revive old friendships and to Weld new ones. Our Rector celebrated mass and then spoke Words of Welcome and encouragement. The college Was conspicuous by its ab- sence, being free till Friday. Among the faculty was noticed one new- comer, Fr. Fee, Who had replaced Fr. Lynch during the summer. The usual morning session of class assignments was in order, and a free afternoon was declared. TUESDAY lU-There Was no more vacation today. Work began with each stu- dent hoping and praying that this would be another successful year in the climb to the Holy goal of Priesthood. FRIDAY 13-Superstitious or not, the College returned today. There was no delay in setting to Work as full day was declared. The usual Saturday confessions, changed to Friday this year, were held for the first time today. MONDAY 16-The first of the regular Weekly devotions was attended today. A change was noted as the senior group this year consisted only of the college classes, all the high school being consigned to the junior group, FRIDAY 27-Members of the college who had visioned themselves as experts in the art of speaking French received a shock when the Rector announced that Italian was to replace French as the modern language in the schedule of the college classes. OCTOBER WEDNESDAY 2-The call to serve Christ, the same call that brought each man to the college, was again echoed today as the Achille Ratti Society an- nounced its schedule for the coming year. This year again, as in the past, the ualteri Christi of tomorrow were granted an opportunity to Go and teach all nations. I FRIDAY 4-The initial First Friday Devotions of the year were held. As in 130

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0'CATHEDRAL COLLEGE benefactors which was sung by our beloved Rector at the Queen of All Saints Church. The college building was the scene of the yearly junior clergy exams today. SATURDAY 23-That depressed feeling is again evidenced. This time the re- port cards are the cause. WEDNESDAY 27-The Thespians make their seasonal debut in a hilarious comedy Foxy Froshf' lust prior to the announcement of the Thanksgiv- ing holidays, which last till December 2nd, by our Rector, Father Morrow made the official announcement opening the yearly drive for ads and patrons for the ANNUAL. The hearty cooperation of all was sought. FRIDAY 29-The basketball teams, College and Prep, travelled to Huntington to meet the best the Seminary had to offer. The average was .500 for the day, as the Prep won and the College lost. DECEMBER MCNDAY 2-lt was back to the wars today, as everyone returned ready for the last month of the year. SUNDAY 8-Today was the patronal feast of the college. Although everyone rejoiced in the joy of the Church and of Mary, there was a general opinion that holidays should fall on school days. SATURDAY 21-The long awaited Christmas entertainment absorbed all in- terest today. The Thespians presented two plays, the first, a sequel to the Thanksgiving show, was another comedy entitled Gracie In direct con- trast to this, and to instill the true Christmas spirit into the students, a drama of the Christmas season, The Unbidden Guest was then pre- sented. The Choir, under the Direction of Father Bukey, rendered the choral pieces, and in this made its debut as a group trained in the art of part-singing. At the conclusion of the entertainment, the Rector spoke a few well-chosen words regarding the Christmas season, and with a fer- vent wish and prayer announced that the holidays would last until Fri- day, Ianuary 3rd. MERRY CHRISTMAS. JANUARY FRIDAY 3-Whoever started that Happy New Year saying certainly never thought of us. Why even the heavens wept with us today as we returned to say Happy New Year l TUESDAY 7-The Prep basketball team, which has been the surprise of the league, gained first place by topping Saint lohn's Five, Zl-l8, on the losers' court. The school was one happy acclaiming mass. MONDAY 13-The Christmas entertainment, which was received with such great accord by the students, received even more acclaim as the Thes- pians presented it at the regular monthly meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary. 132