Loyola College - Review Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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| | | | | ты аны ——— о. А у А 12 LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW = picturesque and colorful spectacle. There were the ski division, the showshoers, the hockeyists, skaters, tobogganners, and all- round lovers of the winter games. His Honour stood while the Collegians set the Stadium ringing with rousing cheers, and the boisterous, hearty accents of their favourite yell,—the now famous “Rickety-ax-ax-ax.” The singing ој“ Sons of Old Loyola” closed this simple but enthusiastic demonstration on the part of the boys. | Rev. Fr. Hingston, S.J., then introduced the Lieutenant-Governor, and asked His Honour to address the students and for- mally open the Stadium. He stated that it was gratifying for Loyola and for the friends of Loyola to realize at last their long-cherished wishes by the opening of the new Stadium. The idea of erecting this building originated two years ago at the time of the Loyola Silver Jubilee celebra- tions. It was the feeling then that some tangible remembrance of the event should remain. The erection of a covered Sta- dium had been proposed and the plan enthusiastically adopted. The Lieutenant-Governor, amid pro- longed applause rose to address the aud- ience. Reading in French, he said: “1 was pleased to receive the invitation of the Reverend Rector, but even more pleased to acceptit. During the short time which I have occupied the office of Lieutenant- Governor of my Province this is the first time I have assisted at a public manifesta- tion, and I am doubly happy that this pleasure comes to me in a city where I have spent fifty two years of my life, and in one of those institutions which honour most our dear Province. He continued in a few well-chosen words of praise for classical education and paid glorious tribute to the Jesuit educators of the XVI and XVII centuries in France, who worked towards the literary successes of that age. Loyola, he declared, was second to none as a classical institution, and he fervently exhorted the students to make the most of the invaluable time that it was their privilege to spend in study and preparation for their careers. The Lieut- enant-Governor himself had three sons educated at Loyola. The speaker con- gratulated the institution on not neglecting the athletic formation of its students, while reaching such a high intellectual standard, as shown both by its curriculum and its successes achieved. “То the Faculty, Rev. Father, I must express my gratitude, he concluded, “for having given me the opportunity to pass these pleasant moments with them, and to the students I extend my best wishes and paternal hope for their success. The students again led in loud applause, and paraded off the ice. The audience was then treated to a most entertaining display of figure-skating by three well- known artists of the Montreal Winter Club, Miss Beatrice McDougall, Miss Winifred Tait, and Mr. Norman Gregory. All three were much appreciated, as was evident from the hearty applause which followed each item of their exhibition. On leaving the ice, the skaters were presented to the Lieutenant-Governor, who warmly congratulated them on their graceful skill. The first hockey game between the Loyola Seniors and Old Boys was exciting in every detail from the hockey standpoint as well as most interesting as a standard of comparison between the present-day play- ers and their elders. The Old Boys were victorious, 4—3, which represents fairly the merits of the two teams. While the Old Boys had the advantage in weight and experience, the students excelled in vigour and timely checking, and this alone helped to break up many a brilliant rush of the Old Boys. The work of George Mill in goals for the College team was noteworthy. as the shots were numerous and snappy, Roger McMahon looked best for the Old Boys, and showed his former fellow-stu- dents how he has deserved a place on the McGill Senior Team this year. D'Arcy Leamy, now with the Victorias, also showed cleverness and speed in his rushes and shooting. Charlie Mill, at centre for the present students, played his most con- sistent and effective game of the season, and had beside him a bulwark at checking in the person of Paul Noble, although both

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МР wer РТ ee A 2 . {ж eee Tee Ss a м А : 2-Е ААА А X АЕ ЕВЕ ЗЕТЕ ТЕ ТЕ GREG Old Boys' Stadium SATURDAY, January 19th, 7-« was gala night at Loyola College. An imposing au- dience had filled the Sta- x Axe) dium, gaily and suitably 26 36 decorated for the occasion, the inauguration of our new rink. The Right Honourable Narcisse Perodeau, Lieutenant-Governor of Quebec, was to officiate, at the same time making his first public appearance since his accession to office. Prior to the opening of the Stadium, the Lieutenant-Governor was the guest of honour at a formal dinner tendered to him at the College. Accompanied by his sons, both Old Boys of Loyola, and by his aide- de-camp, Lieutenant- Colonel Papineau, the Lieutenant-Governor arrived at the College shortly before seven o'clock. The guests were assembled in the drawing room in the Junior Building and were there formally presented to His Honour. Dinner was then served in the west dining room of the College. There were no toasts except that to the King. The College orchestra played during the banquet. At the head of the table with His Honour were seated the Rector of the College, who acted as chairman, the Rt. Rev. Monsignor Donnelly, Rt. Hon. C. J. Doherty, K.C., Dr. W. L. MacDougald, A. W. Robertson, Alderman Thomas O'Connell, Rev. Lewis Drummond, S.J., Alderman W. J. Hushion, M.L.A., E. R. Decary, H. J. Trihey, K.C., Zeph. Hébert, A. J. Perodeau, Lieutenant- Colonel Papineau, A.D.C., and M. Fitz- gibbon. The other guests included Dr. Jos. T. Rogers, Dr. W. H. Atherton, Major E. T. Reynolds, Rev. George Bradley, S.J., E. Wright, Dr. D. A. Hingston, J. J. Mea- gher, K.C., Rev. E. С. Bartlett, S.J., Dr. J. L. D. Mason, Horace Perodeau, D. Ј. Byrne, J. A. Kennedy, John D. Kearney, P. J. Bartley, J. S. Stanford, P. F. Mc- Caffrey, C. E. Cummings, Dr. A. G. Mc- Auley, F. A. McDonald, W. H. Dunn, Dr. J. S. Dohan, Captain M. L. Doyle, Mr. Justice Constantineau, W. M. Weir. In the meantime, the Stadium was rapidly being filled, and every seat was occupied before the arrival of the Lieuten- ant-Governor. At eight-thirty, he left the dining room and was escorted to the Sta- dium to take his place in the special stand, while the band played “God Save the King and the entire audience stood at attention. Among those noticed in the decorated box of honour with the Lieutenant-Gov- ernor and Rev. Father Rector, were Alder- man Seybold, of Notre Dame de Grace Ward, representing His Worship, the Mayor; M. Marcel de Verneuil, acting French Consul-General; Right Rev. Mon- signor Donnelly, Lady Hingston, Right Hon. C. J. Doherty, K.C., Dr. У. L. McDougald, Alderman Hushion, M.L.A., Alderman О'Соппећ, A. W. Robertson and Li eutenant-Colonel Papineau. At the conclusion of the National Anthem, the student parade, headed by Gerald Altimas, President of the Loyola College A.A., streamed onto the ice and marched past the Lieutenant-Governor, to form in a group on the other side of the ice. Each student was costumed as a devotee of some winter sport and the en- semble of the parade presented quite a а Као Ай а. ee ee ee ee

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LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW 13 e ———————————————————————— were probably overshadowed by the youth- ful left wing, Billie Britt. Raymond Fregeau and Jim Maloney worked hard on the defence. Two Juvenile teams then took the ice and treated a surprised audience to some clever hockey for two abbreviated periods. Тће teams were picked from regular repre- sentatives of Loyola in the Juvenile League. At the end of the second game the visitors were escorted about the Stadium to view and hear explained its many fea- tures while others took advantage of the opportunity to try out the new rink. Among those present were: Lady Hing- ston, Mr. Zeph Hebert, Mrs. Campbell MacDougall, Miss Beatrice MacDougall, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Hingston, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. McCaffrey, Miss McCaffrey, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Munich, Miss Munich, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Meagher, Mr. and Mrs. Stanford, Miss Stanford, Miss Shaw, Mrs. Arthur Corcoran, Mr. and Mrs. W. ]. Elliot, Mr. and Mrs. Desbarats, Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, Mr. and Mrs. Bray, Mr. and Mrs. Wayland, E. R. Decary, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Gloutney, Mr. and Mrs. King, J. J. McAsey, J. Masterson, Alderman Thomas O’Connell, W. D. Millen, Mrs. G. Tynan, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shaughnessy, Major John Long, Alderman W. J. Hushion, M.L.A., Lieut.-Colonel and Mrs. Trihey, Miss Elizabeth Trihey, Mr. and Mrs, J. J. Scully, J. Walker, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Wickham, Miss Tierney, Miss Winni- fred Tait, Mr. Norman Gregory, Mr. Augustine Downes, Alderman Seybold, the Misses Downes, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bannon, A. W. Wilson, Rev. Bro. Osias, Desmond Walsh, Roger McMahon, Hector Decary, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Britt, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Slattery, F. Rolland, J. Quinlan, A. J. McDonald, A. J. McDonnell, John Coughlin, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. Byrne, Dr. William H. Atherton, Rev. E. J. Devine, Dr. and Mrs. James P. Rogers, Dr. and Mrs. O. Lefebvre, Mr. John Mulcair, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Laberge. The Stadium, which was erected to per- petuate the memory of the part played by Loyola’s sons in the Great War, was started in the autumn of 1922. But the steel framework had to be delayed owing to lack of transportation facilities. An em- bargo had been placed on cars by the American Government during the coal shortage at the time. Thus the steel work was not completed before the first days of January. It was then too late to think of starting on the walls and so the erection of the Stadium was deferred till this last autumn. The Stadium, though possessing the largest ice surface in the province was not intended for large crowds. The dressing rooms, however, are large and well lighted. Special precautions have been taken to protect against fire. The dressing rooms where smoking is allowed are absolutely fire-proof. The floor is an asphalt pre- paration and designed not to take the edge off skates. The walls are lined on the in- side with Linasbestos and the ceilings are Gyproc Norad. The plumbing arrange- ments are all most modern and each of the four dressing rooms is completed with toilet arrangements and showers with hot and cold water. The architecture of the Stadium is quite unusual and may set a new style in rink building. There are very few rinks in existence that are not unsightly and that do not spoil their пе екін, Тһе Loyola Stadium, on the contrary, is posi- tively pleasant to look at and fits in most harmoniously with the beautiful Loyola group of buildings. The walls are of buff colored brick which match the brick-work of the other buildings and the arch effect of the cloisters which join the buildings, is carried out in the outer walls of the Sta- dium in brick and stucco. There are seven exits from the building. The lighting of the ice surface is perfect, the ice Бана brilliantly and evenly illu- minated by 38 300-watt lamps under powerful porcelain projectors which are so distributed that no shadows are cast on the ice. The temperature of the Notre Dame de Grace locality is also conducive to good ice