Loyola College - Review Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW 15 | = == == ЭН asg ڪڪ ڪڪ ع ج‎ = | ЕО ES | | OLD BOYS А55ОСТАТТОМ Әле جڪ‎ == ЭЕ 3S sg == sg = лей On June 17th, 1906, some of the former students met in Loyola College to discuss the formation of an Alumni Society. From the very early days of Loyola such a society was suggested and desired, but it was not until the first group of graduates had left the College that the foundation was considered practicable. Even then the number of Old Boys was hardly sufficient to ensure a solid beginning and a prosperous development, and a few more years elapsed before the first definite steps were taken towards the realization of the idea. At this first meeting in June, 1906, a fair number of the former students were present. Mr. F. McKenna acted as chairman. All were agreed that an Association for the Old Boys was desirable and even necessary. The opportuneness of bringing it into existence at that time was the only point that caused a difference of opinion. However, after a very short deliberation, it was unanimously and enthusiastically decided to form an Association to be known under the name of “The Loyola Old Boys’ Association. The details of the new Society required a more lengthy consideration. А committee consisting of Dr. Leo Mason, Messrs. Г. Ryan, Е. McKenna, В. МсШопе, W. Cummings, C. Bermingham and T. Tansey was elected to prepare rules and by-laws to be submitted for discussion to the members, at a second meeting to be called in September. Before the meeting was adjourned the gentlemen present moved and carried that a scholarship to be awarded by the Rector be presented to the College on behalf of the Association. When the members met again on September 9th, 1906, the draft of by-laws prepared by the Committee was considered. The name chosen in June was approved of and adopted. It will be sufficient for our purposes in this short sketch to quote only the following from among the by-laws of the Association. II. MEMBERS. 1. The Association shall be composed of those who, as students, have ever attended Loyola College and also of those, who, at any time, were members of the English Classical Course of St. Mary’s College. 2. The Association shall also be composed of Honorary Members who will consist of such English-speaking students of St. Mary’s College prior to the formation of the English Course there as may be elected by the Association.

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14 LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW to his masterly sermons. The demonstration of grief was noticeable and strik- ing. Women and men wept, every head was bowed in prayer, while many hearts recalled the acts of kindness and the words of sympathy and encourage- ment. Тһе vast throng, as one person, seemed to mourn “THE HUMAN-HEARTED MAN WE LOVED,” no less than the great Jesuit, the scholarly educator, the successful missionary. Father O’Bryan was buried in the little cemetery at Sault-au-Recollet. His grave is beside the one wherein so lately was laid Father Doherty, his friend and fellow in the missionary field. The example of the Rector of Loyola, as a saintly religious and indefatigable worker must remain in the college that he governed, and wherein he inculcated the highest ideas of Christian manhood; in the Order of which he was an ornament; in the various congrega- tions, where though dead, he still speaks; in Canada, in which he was an en- lightened and public-spirited citizen; in the Canadian Church, whereof he was, in every truth, a shining? light. ANNA T. SADLIER, (In the Canadian Messenger of the Sacred Heart).

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16 LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW III. OBJECTS. То promote intercourse and friendship between the members and to rivet firmly a bond between them and the College and to present from time to time, according to the judgment of the members, marks of appreciation to their Alma Mater. Тһе first election of officers was held on the 7th of October, 1906. Тһе following gentlemen were elected :一 President - - - - - MR. JOHN HACKETT Vice-President - - - - DR. JAMES ROGERS Sec.-Treasurer - - - - MR. T. TANSEY Committee - - - - - «MR. J. DICKENSON Мв. У. Н. BUTLER Mn. СНАЅ. BERMINGHAM 'The Association was now duly founded, and since that time the regular meeting of the members has been held every year. Тһе record of results, however, is not a series of triumphs. The new associat ion had many difficulties to cope with, and it is not less our duty to tell of the failures mingled with the successes. On two or three occasions the question of the advisability of con- tinuing the Association was discussed, but all who take a real interest in Loyola rejoice that in spite of the weakness which the mere possibility of such a dis- cussion would seem to indicate, the Loyola Old Boys' Association is still in existence and gives every promise of a glorious future. One of the greatest obstacles to uninterrupted success has been the want of a suitable hall in which to hold business and social meetings. This obstacle is really more formidable than may at first appear. Cramped surroundings’ are not attractive in themselves, and, unless there be some compensating ad- vantage, they may crush enthusiasm even to the point of extinction. In the case of an Old Boys' Association, the force most potent in counteracting any material disadvantage is the opportunity the annual meeting affords old friends, who have lived in the same college for many years, of coming together again after a separation which may extend as far back as the previous meeting of the members. The place of meeting is then of practically little or no importance. Everything else is forgotten in the interest and pleasure of the reunion. We, however, have hitherto been differently situated. Our active members have been residents of Montreal, who have frequent occasions of inter-communication and the meetings of the Association could offer them, therefore in this regard, no advantage which they did not already fully enjoy. Тһе meetings were quiet, uneventful gatherings, held in a small unattractive and incommodious hall. Many, though wishing the Association every success, forgot the date of meetings or else neglected to attend, convinced that those who did attend would elect a Committee thoroughly capable of transacting the business of the Association, and thoroughly satisfactory to all the members.