Loyola College - Review Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW — and in spirit to the British Constitution, and with his ministers, has ever striven to promote the interests and welfare of his people. It is with а deep appreciation of his worth and heart-felt praise for his devotion to duty that Canada joins with in thanks- giving for the Silver Jubilee. We Canadians believe in all sincerity that we could not have had a better King. And it is with this thought that we extend our best wishes for a long reign and a happy one to His Majesty. еее Apostolic Visitation On February 18th, we were honoured by а visit from the Apostolic Delegate, the Most Reverend Andrew Cassulo, D.D. This was not the first time that Loyola entertained this distinguished guest. But whereas he was among us before as Apostolic Delegate to Canada and Newfoundland, this time he came invested with an added dignity—that of Apostolic Visitor to the Catholic colleges and seminaries of the Dominion. Upon his arrival, he was received by Rev. Father Rector, who conducted him to the College Chapel where the staff and students had assembled. Then the authorizing Brief, outlining the scope of the visitation, was read. After- wards His Excellency spoke for a few minutes. Drawing attention to the beauty of the Chapel, he stressed the necessity and duty of serious application not only with a view to scholastic attainments, but much more that all might become out- standing спира of Catholic action іп future Ше; іп such beautiful surroundings, development of the spiritual life should be easy. He then visited many parts of the College buildings. Late in the afternoon, he took his leave after many gracious words expressing his admiration of all he saw. We trust that His Excellency found Loyola true to the principles of Catholic education so dear to the heart of the Holy Father. We assure him too that we are grateful for his encouraging words, and that we hope he may find the opportunity to visit us again. еее Bishop Murray, C.SS.R., 05 In the 1930 issue of the Review, it was our privilege and pleasure to announce that a distinguished alumnus had been raised to the episcopal dignity. Father Murray entered the Redemptorist Order after graduation. Once ordained, he was appointed Rector of St. Mary's College, Brockville. Later he held charges in Mont- real, Ottawa and Annapolis, and was finally made Provincial. Recognition of his outstanding abilities led to his elevation to the rank of Bishop of Victoria, B.C. We now take pleasure in recording the translation of Dr. Murray to the new see of Saskatoon. It is our hope that a happy chance will bring His Excellency far enough East to permit a visit to his Alma Mater. E Ре The New Provincial While we rejoice at the honour given to one of our Alumni, Bishop Murray, it is with a great deal of pleasure that we extend a word of welcome to our new Provincial. Reverend Father Hingston relinquished his post this year, and was succeeded by Reverend Henry Keane. A graduate of Oxford University, Father Keane is a scholar and educationist of much distinction. He was Provincial of the English Province of the Society for the past eight years. Previous to this he occupied many ЯЗЕ

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LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW — «ро years. That period has witnessed more dissension, unrest, subversion of authority, suffering and pain, than any other such bricf period in the world's history. Emerging from a а war, His Majesty was confronted with peacetime problems that were infinitely harder to eradicate because they were тоге decply rooted. То these difficult tasks the King brought his wisdom and experience in an attempt to alleviate the sufferings and want of his subjects; his sagacity coupled with his statesmanship culminated in the National Government which helped reestablish the weakened structure of British finance. In this and in other things his steadfast- ness and understanding has tended in no small way to render more 8 the founda- tions of the British Throne. His reign has witnessed the alteration and disappearance of many ideas and concepts concerning government and empire relations. Imperial constitutional organization in particular was radically changed. Canada, in common with other parts of the Empire, gained a new status. No longer was she a colony, subject in everything to the Mother Country. The Statute of Westminster сопседед and con- solidated her position as a free associated nation, a member of the associated nations of the British Commonwealth of Nations. The binding link which joins these nations together is the King. From 1867, there had been a move towards final declaration of Canada's inde- pendent status. This movement resulted in the Statute of Westminster. It has been generally conceded that Canada had all those characteristics of nationalism prior to this clarification of Empire relations. By the British North America Act she was granted a government of her own and a sovereign of her own—Queen Victoria. The various powers conceded to her were original powers and in no sense delegated powers. Consequently, she was not, strictly speaking, a colony. But there were restrictions to her rights and powers. Acts passed by the Imperial Parliament affecting the British Dominions and possessions could not be revoked or contravened by the said Dominions and possessions. Extra-territorial laws were also formulated by the Mother Parliament on behalf of the colonial possessions. This state of affairs lasted until the World War. Canada was formally recognized as an independent nation when she obtained a seat in the League of Nations. Her signature was among those of the victors at the Treaty of Versailles. Her ministers and commissioners are sent to the various foreign countries to establish and maintain trade and political relations; treaties and laws have been made with other nations concerning mutual interests. Finally, due to much agitation on the part of statesmen iud others, various conferences were held, in which representatives from every part of the Empire discussed the troubled question of Empire politics and relations. Certain changes were recommended in administration and legislation which would establish the form as well as the fact of the equality of the sister nations. The Act of Westminster settled these questions once and for all. Canada is merely a member of a group of nations who have freely associated themselves under the British Crown. The Crown symbolizes the voluntary association of these constituent nations. The only restric- tion, if it may be termed a restriction, is the Admiralty Act, and it may be abrogated and terminated at will, since it is one of arrangement. During all these changes, the King's influence has been felt and appreciated. Limited as it was to strictly constitutional lines and limits it has been all-pervading. He has ever striven for peace and understanding in domestic policies, and good-will and amity in international affairs. Recognition of his twenty-five years of undemon- strative labour and devotion to duty has only served to tighten the traditional ties between the Sovereign and the peoples of the Empire. He has adhered both in letter Чак

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LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW — + important positions. He was superior of Campion Hall, the Jesuit House of Studies at Oxford; superior of St. Mary's Hall, Stonyhurst; Prefect of Studies at Mount St. Mary’s College, Sheffield, and professor of Ethics at Stonyhurst for several years. His first official speech, in which he spoke in er terms of Loyola, made a very favourable impression upon Cm entire student body. We wish Father Keane every success in the onerous tasks which he has undertaken in directing the affairs of the Jesuit Province of Upper Canada. x 1 4 НИ я 1 5 я LJ Ін 44