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FrOIY@ E A GOLREEGE REVIEW “Ad Multos Annos” КА “Jubilarian” calls to T ) mind somehow or other, к 2) an ancient personage, NN bent with the weight of years, whose memories » Ww) are of a long-distant past — and whose views on life are tinged with a mild synicism and a general distrust of the possibility of any good being achieved by the present generation. Moreover, the term ‘'Vener- able’’ seems to connect itself automatic- ally with that of ‘‘Jubilarian,”’ and asa result, the whole phrase seems misplaced and offensive, though it is used time and again with the very best of intentions. We may assure the reader, therefore, that there is no fear of our applying this odious epithet to Rev. Father Gasson while referring to the fiftieth anniversary of his entrance into the Society of Jesus. Father Gasson does not deserve such a title, at least in its erroneous sense, for he belongs to that class of mankind among whom perennial youth and energy have made a resting- place. Ceaseless activity and numberless undertakings brought to a successful issue characterize the entire career of our Dean of Studies. On September 2314, 1859, Thomas I. Gasson was born near Knole Castle, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, and his early studies were made in London. Coming to America, he continued his education in Philadelphia, and entered the Catholic Church 1n October, 1874. The following year found him a Jesuit novice at the old novitiate in Frederick, Md., and when his preliminary studies were completed, Father Gasson spent the usual teaching period at Loyola College, Baltimore, and St. Francis Xavier's College, New York. Going abroad once again, he made his theological course at the Imperial Royal University of Innsbruck, Austria, c in July, 1891, was ordained priest by the Prince-Bishop of Brixen, in the Tyrol. Upon his return to America, Father Gasson spent some time in teaching and mission work before being appointed to Boston College, which was to profit by his lengthy stay as a member of its Faculty. After thirteen years spent as Professor of Rhetoric and Philosophy, he assumed the Rectorship of the Col- lege, and his seven-year term of office was an epoch in the history of that institution. He it was who purchased the site for the new College in 1907, supervised the plans for its develop- ment, erecte d the first building of di group and opa classes there. The title of founder of the present Boston College may thus be justly attributed to the one whose foresight and exec- utive ability were instrumental in mak- ing this College famous throughout America. Having completed a task which many might have regarded as their life work, Father Gasson was next to be found as Dean of the Post-Graduate Department of Georgetown University, whither he had been transferred in 1914. From this date until 1923, he continued to fulfil the duties of Dean, acting at the same time as Lecturer in the School of Law. In 1923, another sphere of activity benefitted by his presence, —the work of Laymen’s Retreats. The House of Retreats at Mt. Manresa, Staten Is- land, was under his direction for but a year, however, when, in July, 1924, Father Gasson was assigned for duty at Loyola College, Montreal. Scarcely had he setttled in his new home than he set about with character- 4 15 F
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ШОП ОБА COLLEGE REVIEW -- A— istic energy to carry out the work that awaited him. Not content with be- coming personally acquainted with every student in the College, his interest in the progress and welfare of every one entrusted to his care has been close and unremitting. In addition to the minute detail and time-consuming duties neces- sarily attached to his post, Father Gasson has found time, nevertheless, to devote his attention to a still wider arca than that pertaining to the Col- lege; missions, retreats and outside ministry are all part of the day's work for this man of many deeds. Is it to be wondered at, then, that we should be loath to employ a term which might indicate age or inactivity when speaking of him who has spent but a s hort term of fifty full and profitable years toiling for the greater glory of God? Мо; let our words be expressive of congratulation certainly, but con- gratulation mingled with the confident hope that when another decade shall have elapsed, we may be able to cele- brate the sixtieth feast-day of the Rev. Thomas I. Gasson, S.J., and rejoice with him at his further achievements here, upon Canadian soil, among the pupils of Loyola. La Classe 1926 NSOUCIEUX enfants qui bavardions sans tràve, Nous, pour qui l'avenir issait de l'horizon Comme la crête du soleil à l'aube, 6 rêve! Voici qu'il faut passer le seuil de la Maison. . . . Nous nous serrons la main en face de la vie. Les sentiers sont divers, mais ce n'est pas adieu: Le but où l'honneur nous convie Rejoindra nos chemins pour les conduire à Dieu. Sur ces routes menant à la vie éternelle Qu'importe le pays ou la race, ou le rang, Fils de la Terre maternelle, Si la pensée est nette et si le cœur est franc? O parentés de l'âme, amitiés ingénues; Ardeurs, foi des vingt ans, espoirs, Ó tout cela! Prenons-en la moitié pour la route inconnue, Laissons l'autre moitié au sein de Loyola! ROBERT CHOQUETTE, 26. 436 |
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