Loyola College - Review Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW Rambling through Historic Montreal ВАТ із often said that ' 'out-of- К 45 towners аге more familiar with [XS S Montreal than people brought up in the city itself . I have found this statement personally to be true, despite the seeming strangeness of it. A person who has lived in a certain locality for some time gradually takes his city for granted, and presumes that he knows all that is to be known concerning it. The visitor to the city in question is generally anxious to see the town, and learn its history. I have been in Montreal for only nine months, yet I have seen more of it, I wager, than the native Montrealer has seen in twice that time. I have derived untold pleasure in visiting the various historical spots in Montreal, and later reading about them so as to fully recognize their significance in regard to early history. А hike to Lachine from Montreal West, a trip to the harbour and old Bonsecours Market, a brisk walk up Mount Royal, all provide an interesting afternoon. It so happens that I am interested in photography, and always on my trips about town I find ample opportunities for pictures. There is history on prac- tically every corner, and one does not have to venture very far afield in order to witness it. In the very heart of Montreal is “Тез Forts des Messieurs, situated along Sherbrooke Street and passed daily by many people, few of whom even are aware of the twin towers. These two ancient towers of stone, precious relies of the early days of Ville Marie, are silent witnesses to the valiant efforts of the first mission- aries to bring civilization to the savages of the New World. They are history in themselves, and it is not difficult in one’s imagination to picture the early scene with Indians and settlers about the towers. The seventeenth century still lives on in this memorial site despite the modern age that surrounds її. One ої my favorite walks is the one to the Lake Shore and Lachine. Some individuals cannot understand how anyone could wish to go to Lachine which many consider to be an out- landish place, but which is in reality not quite as bad as all that. I grant that Lachine may not live up to its old glory as a once prosperous fur trading post, yet to the careful observer, it holds many historical features. The Cavalier Robert de La Salle had his home here upon land granted to him by the Sulpician Fathers that he might establish a fortified outpost for the defence of the city. Lachine may also be remembered for the terrible mass- acre that took place there in the year 1689, a thrilling, yet tragic story if there ever was one. Not far from the town of Lachine, and just a stone’s throw west of the Mercier Bridge along the Lake Shore is a stone windmill which was erected in the early eighteen hundreds by a “stubborn Scotchman”. The owner and builder of this old mill was William Fleming, and he was opposed in the building of his mill by the wealthy gentlemen who were the Seigneurs of the Island of Montreal, and who as such controlled all the water rights on the island. Nevertheless, they did not have. control over the “winds of Heaven as William Fleming pointed out, and after a long court struggle the Seigneurs allowed the windmill to be built. It stands today as a monument to the memory of the “stubborn Scotchman” who in his small way 4 21 Іа

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LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW c recesses of an unusually retentive me- mory all sorts of unexpected evidence, he makes in arguing a formidable foe. Outside of class he indulges in witti- cisms, drawing, crooning and growing. It is to be hoped that he has by now discontinued this last mentioned activi- ty, else the Montreal Tramways must increas e the height of their busses. А glance through the files of this year's News wil reveal a number of deli- cately planned and finely executed designs that bespeak not only a decided gift in matters artistic but a generosity in giving up spare time that only those who have struggled with stencil and stylus can fully appreciate; while the accuracy and precision of the diagrams in his Lab book should bring tears of sheer joy to the eyes of the most exacting physics professor. For years our James has been addicted to the quaint practice of crooning; but of late he has shown definite and encourag ing signs of developing a taste for more absolute music. Indeed this very year he revealed to his astonished class- mates the deep desire to form a male quartette that would specialize in sing- ing the “Missa Pro Definctis.’’ To attempt a life-like sketch of his many-sided character would take more time and space than is at our disposal, but we may briefly sum him up as а model student, loyal and blessed with an abundance of school-spirit. Аз а friend he is all that could be desired: direct, sincere and unselfish. ж Latin purists object that this should be “Defunctis’’—the snobs! 4 20 }

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LOYOLA COLLEGE REVIEW — helped in the growth of this too easily forgotten city of ours. I could go on for many more pages, and bring to your attention similar points of historical interest that go unnoticed in this busy world, but time and space are at a premium, therefore allow me to quote from W. D. Light- hall— “Reign on, majestic Ville Marie. Spread wide thy ample robes of state; The heralds cry aloud that thou art great..... ... Sprung of the Saint and Che- valier Reign on, majestic Ville Marie. ARNOLD Е. WoRME, 338. Light Dark IGHT is but dark that is waking, Ж. And day but the night at its play, And dawn is but dusk that is making Its radiance brighten the day. Life is but death that is nearing The end of a journey afar From earth and all that is searing To heaven which nothing can mar. DONALD Paterson, H.S., 38. 4 29 k