Loyola College - Review Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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Loyola College Keview Class of 1949 Proceed with the same pains and toil. CT uis year’s graduating class takes pride in the fact that, in numbers, it is the largest in Loyola’s fifty-four year old history. Perhaps this pride stems from belief in the aphorism that, There is strength in numbers.” Be that as it may, sixty nine men with subtle minds and happy memories will descend upon the world, intent upon serving the greater glory of God. Many will continue their studies, some will enter the business world, others take on the Cloth; but all will always be guided by the unchanging principles now deeply imbedded in their minds and hearts . .. And so the graduates proceed; perhaps recalling a line of Shakespeare written for occasions such as this, Parting brings such sweet sorrow. The sorrow is the thought of no longer hurrying in and out of familiar lecture halls with a class of close friends; of no longer having intellectual appetites satiated by the various phases of Eternal Truths, as spoken by men who have dedicated their lives to the mould- ing of intelligent gentlemen. The sweetness is the satisfaction of having successfully completed a course of Philosophy, the Sciences, Literature, and Languages . . . Now is their hour, the time they have strived for diligently and faithfully for four years. Well equipped with Truth, they anticipate their future with no fear, except a proper fear of God. The steady hand that will direct them through the vicissitudes of life is found in the words of Edmund Campion, Jesuit and Martyr, scholar and educator, “Only preserve, do not degenerate from what you are, nor suffer the keen eye of your mind to grow dark and rusty.” HALDANE, GILBERT; Science PRESIDENT “Those who think must govern those who toil. An eight year man, Gib returned to the college in freshman after a five year term in the R.C.A.F. Since then his activities around the college and his contemplative and mature judgment prompted his classmates to elect him President of the student body. He will begin graduate studies in the field of chemistry. Activities: Class President, '47; C.S.R. President, '49; Sodality, '49.

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Loyola College Review “Же Jesuit Canadian Martyrs WHY has there been in 1949, so much interest and devotion shown to the Jesuit Canadian Martyrs and why have there been so many activities and celebrations dedicated to their honor, in general by Christians of every nationality, in particular by Canadians, and now by the Loyola College Review? The answer is simple and found without too much reflection. Christians everywhere have taken these men to their hearts because they are Martyrs, and especially venerate them in 1949 for this year commemorates the 300th anniversary of their Martyrdom. It is part of human nature to respect a good soldier and admire a true hero. It is also a human trait to pedestal those who not only defend but actively battle for convic- tions akin to one’s own, and to venerate those who sacrifice their lives in that struggle for faith. Martyrs they call them, and such were Saints Brebeuf, Lalemant, Garnier and Chabanel. Originally they were soldiers — soldiers of Christ, doing battle in a foreign land against pagan savages in order that those barbarians might also enter the kingdom of God. But they were more than soldiers, they were heroes — martyrs,— and as such deserve more than a soldier's praise. For their convictions they were executed. Fathers Brebeuf апа Lalemant, having suffered terrible torture were burned at the stake. Garnier was shot by an Indian who then split his skull with a hatchet to hasten his death. Though the exact manner of Chabanel's death is unknown we can assert with certainty that he met a martyr's end. In the truest, original sense of the word martyr, — one who dies for the love of God — these were four martyrs and since 1949 is the 300th anniversary of their ascension to Heaven, Christians everywhere pay them more than ordinary tribute. Canadians in particular pay them personal homage and esteem for they are Canadian Martyrs, and we recognize that it was through the outstanding efforts of these four that this country was changed from an uncivilized, almost uninhabited, heathen stronghold three hundred years ago, to the great and God-fearing nation that it is today. If Canada is now a leading nation of the world, much credit is due to these Canadian Martyrs who originally planted the seeds of Christendom and civilization on our soil. They planted and nourished these seeds with such a zeal, love and courage while they lived, that the flowering country that is Canada today, was assured. We of Loyola College honor them because they are Jesuit Canadian Martyrs. They are more than Martyrs to us, more even than Canadian martyrs. We view them as Jesuit Canadian Martyrs. We love them and pray to them because they are martyrs and members of the same religious Society to whom we owe our Catholic education, outlook on life, and principles. There is a close relationship and understanding between Jesuits and Loyola men and the Martyrs are Jesuits. Consequently Loyola men, and men educated in any Canadian Jesuit College have a certain justified right before others to call these Martyrs their own, and also have a certain duty to commemorate this great anniversary in a fitting manner.

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LOVETT, CHARLES; Arts VICE-PRESIDENT “Persuasion tips his tongue when e'er he talks Charlie’s eloquent oratory and great exec- utive ability have made him a driving force behind many Loyola functions. Having ma- jored in dramatics and debating, he seems well prepared for a career in law, but he is still un- certain about future plans. Activities: Letter Man; Dramatics, '47-'49 (Pres. '49); C.S.R., Vice-Pres. '49; Class Pres., 46-48’; Debating, I.U.D.L., '48-'49; Intra-mural hockey, '46-'48; News, 48-49; Review '49. ASCOLI, EDDIE; Arts Strong in will to strive, to seek, to find out, and not to yield . After having completed his studies at St. George College, Kingston, Jamaica, and Ca- tholic High School in Montreal, Eddie started at Loyola in Sophomore. Since his arrival he has been a staunch member of the C.O.T.C. His ambition is to work in industry, pre- ferably one with affiliations in South America, since he speaks Spanish fluently. Activities: C.O.T.C. '47- 49. MARVIN, DONALD; Arts SECRETARY-TREASURER Negatas artifex sequi voces” Marv came to us from St. Leo's four years ago and rose to the rank of Captain in the C.O.T.C. The executive ability he displayed as this year's Adjutant of the Contingent gained him the position of C.S.R. secretary. As Busi- ness Manager of the News, he has gained in- valuable experience for his life's work in the business world. Activities: C.O.T.C. '46-49; C.S.R. (Sec.-Treas.) '49; News, 48-49 (Bus. Mgr. '49). BARFF, THOMAS; Science. I worked with patience which means almost power.” Tom, the diligent, could always be found working overtime in the labs and some say he will haunt them for many years to come. Always a prominent participant in intra-mural hockey and dramatics, he intends to study for his M.Sc. Activities: Sodality,’46; Intra-mural hockey, '47- '49; Dramatics, ' 48.