Loyola College - Review Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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ТОХОГА COLLEGE REVIEW Page 4 Art for Art’s Sake O sickly hour! when once the bursting breast, Fatigued, о ercome with work, lies down to rest, And feels the itching pangs of sorrow rise, Unchecked, to plague a foolish, rude surmise. Its surging passions, wild with rage, unkempt, Now gnaw him to the core: “О vain attempt! Yes, thee I served. To thee I gave my all. Ч furthered thee despite the Master's call.’ Look here, ye students, see this void within. He charmed the Muses and despised his sin. In their arcaded halls he loved to play. No moral code restrained him in his way. Behold him now, estranged at Virtue's gate. Th’ Avenger s task is done:—he finds too late That Knowledge dies beneath Oblivion' s gad, That naught remains but thoughts or well or sad. From V irtue's path бу pride and passion led, Along Ambition! s course he rushed ahead, To pause were death. To ask if it be wise Received in turn two fierce and gleamy eyes. Yet now those days of frenzy long are past, And with them faded all that he held fast. His knell is rung. Не lives but lives in vain. He lost his all,—the dregs of life remain. 0 you who long to come and learn, beware. The arts are arts indeed that man may share. But never must he fall beneath their yoke, —A slave to passion —No.— 'Twas God who spoke: Ч am the Lord thy God! Remember Me.’ Yes come, to learn of Beauty,—oh, to see,— To toil, to cherish Art. Adorn with fame Her courts majestic, but in God's sweet name. The arts are means—no, not an end—to raise Man's heart to thoughts divine. Along life's ways, Full drear, are strewn these priceless gems sublime, Affording him aesthetic joys in time. LAwRENCE Снвві.кү, 40.

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LOYOLA Page 3 COLLEGE REVIEW Upon viewing such a record an observer might wonder how a small college has been so successful against institutions possessing larger numbers of students from which to choose debaters—more than that, possessing debaters already well advanced in law and theology. In other words, what debating technique has Loyola used in consistently defeating some of the best student debaters in the country? Upon listening to the average Loyola speaker, it is generally noted that he is not necessarily a brilliant orator, but that he treats the debate as an argument upon a definite resolution, and not as an elocution contest. Loyola speakers have won most of their victories by carefully analysing the resolution, by pointing out to the judges exactly what had to be proven, and finally by directing every one of their arguments to the one 5 under discussion. In rebuttal, Loyola men have scored time and again by showing how their opponents’ arguments had wandered from the resolution under discussion. Many times, those who have judged Loyola debates—and this is said in no spirit of boastfulness—have commented on the clarity and logic of Loyola's argumentation, as well as on the Loyola man’s ability to seize, in rebuttal, upon the weaknesses his adversaries’ case may have possessed. One would not be far wrong in attr ibuting this quality of logical thinking to the philosophical training so strongly emphasized at Loyola. Ж 7 У Canada—United States It is а common occurrence today, Юг governments, especially in Europe, to proclaim in striking terms their mutual goodwill, seeking, at the same time, an opportunity to slit one another's throats. However, the friendship between Canada and the United States has been built on more solid grounds than a few empty phrases. During the past term, we have had the privilege of observing a concrete example of this international good-will. We are referring, of course, to the debate held here between Boston College and Loyola. This instance may seem somewhat trivial at first glance, but its significance is greater than would appear on the surface. Two American students were invited to Canada to debate, on a public platform, with two Canadians upon a question of Canadian foreign policy. Where else in the world today could we expect to see a like situation? This is but one minor example of the mutual understanding which exists between our two nations. 7 7 т James J. Moyer, S.J. | То із with the deepest regret that we recall the passing of Mr. James J. Moyer, S.J. Coming to Loyola in t he fall of 1936, he became professor of the History of Philosophy, as well as teacher of mathematics in the High School. The deep sense of loss together with the evident sorrow felt by both students and faculty, portray his qualities far more eloquently than any eulogy. Since Mr. Moyer, prior to his death, was moderator of this publication, the staff of the Review was particularly affected by his passing.

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Gerald Sheridan This year, Loyola is sending forth in Gerald Sheridan one of the most versa- tile students who have passed through her hands in many years. A mainstay of the College football team for the last three seasons and a member of the Intercollegiate Hockey Team for an equal period, his talents are not con- fined to athletics. A fine debater, he helped Loyola to victory against Boston College,—not to mention his sensa- tional pep-talks . Perhaps a truer appreciation of Gerald's qualities may be had by realizing the deep respect which he inspired in his fellow-students. This was made clear by his class-mates when they elected him Class President, and by the whole student body when he was elected Prefect of Our Lady's Sodality. George Joly Besides being a Beau Brummel in Verdun, George is a Fox in elegance of diction and a Laurier in soundness of political views. The recent dominion titles won by Loyola in Intercollegiate Debating have been largely due to his keen argumentation and forceful de- livery. An honour man and editor-in- chief of the Loyola News, he found time during his course to advance every extra-curricular activity by his untiring energy. In the Philosophers’ Concert his interpretation of Der Fuehrer won the hearty approval of the audience, and their ready applause won for him the role of Uncle Aubrey in Leave it to Psmith. In everything he has undertaken he has been a credit to the College. A generous friend and a faith- ful student, George will be long remem- bered—and greatly missed. GERALD SHERIDAN President GEORGE JOLY Vice-President