Loyola College - Review Yearbook (Montreal, Quebec Canada)

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“H.M.S. PINAFORE.” The special efforts made this year to raise the stan- dard of music at the College to as high a plane as that attained in other branches of college activity, such as athletics, debating societies, etc., were crowned with signal success. When it is possible to choose a cast of fifty actors and singers from 125 boys altogether unfamiliar with this sort of work, and, with such raw material, to present “‘creditably”’ (the word is of our severest critic) Gilbert and Sullivan’s immortal ‘H.M.S. Pinafore,’’ we must conceive the highest hopes for the future of music and of dramatic productions at Loyola College after these have become traditional. All the principals gave an excellent account of them- selves. Mr. Hogan as Ralph Rackstraw, and Gerald O’Cain as Little Buttercup, vieing with each other for the honours of the evening. The ‘‘Gazette” said: “Mr. Hogan carried off the honours of the evening as Ralph Rackstraw. He has a really fine tenor robusto, though he uses it somewhat stiffly.” On the other hand the “‘Star’’ critic writes: ‘“‘The Plead for me When 1 yu Remembering thy prayer, with pious plot I'll haste the day when then too wilt rejoice 1D, Miecnart ce greatest success of the evening was undoubtedly that of Gerald O’Cain who played Little Buttercup in a way all his own, singing the music in a fresh, young voice and acting weil.” Indeed we may now well say: ‘‘De gustibus non est disputandum.”’ In criticism of the other principals, the “Star” justly remarks that Chas. McCullough caused many laughs as the Captain and had enough voice for the apostrophe to the moon, while John Wolfe was adequate as Sir Joseph.” Of the heroine’s part and of Cousin Hebe’s it was written that O’Reilly Hewitt’s make-up for Josephine was fetching and that “she” acted “her” rather dollish part very dollishly, while Clarence Davis as Hebe showed himself possessed of a good contralto. Paul Wickham played the villain Deadeye most villainously with his deep bass voice, his limp and the terrible gleam of his protruding left eye-ball. The entire chorus showed the effects of long and careful training. They excelled in the bright and 16 THE PINAFORE joyous “‘Let’s give three cheers for the sailor’s bride” and were admirable for tempo and harmony in the intricacies and grandeur of the finale of the first act. The second act, almost exclusively carried on by the principals, saw the chorus repeat lustily Little Butter- cup’s simple but effective song and draw a thunder cf applause with the satirically solemn, yet withal im- posing, ‘For he is an Englishman.” What was really meant to be an experiment, when | the College introduced a moving-picture machine into the routine of the ‘‘fiu” period, became afterwards a popular and indispensable institution. Approximately every fortnight, thanks to the energy of Mr. Bryan, S.J., who generally procured enjoyable films, the boarders are treated to picture shows. Mr. Bryan, S.J. and his assistants are by this time experts in the arts of turning handles, adjusting the screen, and generally obtaining good results. Many good pictures, too numerous to describe. were given and suffice it to say that pleasure was instilled into many a dull evening solely through the medium of the moving-pictures.

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LIEUTENANT EDWARD E, PLUNKETT, 19th Battery. Killed in action, June 16th, 1917. Old Loyola, 1910, FROM MAJOR A. C. CULVER, 19th BATTERY It is with more sincere regret than I can say that I am writing to tell you that your son was killed to-day. As I should have expected, knowing him as I did, it was in an effort to help two of our gunners who had just been hit. You will have the great satisfaction of knowing that your son died a splendid officer. He had been with me for nearly a year, and I shall always ap- preciate a great deal more than I can express, the honour of commanding an officer, who, though only a boy in years, was in every sense a man and a soldier, He was recommended last April for the Military Cross on account of this thorough work on the day of the advance, when he went over with the infantry to the last objective, not failing to keep up com- munications. His going will leave a great blank amongst the officers and his Section, for owing to his kindly and unselfish nature, his willingness and good spirits, there was not an officer or man with whom he came in contact, who did not appreciate him. FROM FATHER FORTIER, CHAPLAIN, MAJOR I made it my duty to preside at your son's funeral, for not only did I lose a Catholic officer, but a personal friend and this morning I made it my duty to say Mass for the repose of his sou!. I understand Sir, how great must be your grief and that of his mother. Words are not sufficient to ex- press my sympathy and condolence in such a moment of bereavement. May you find your consolation in that truest religious saying: ‘‘ God's Holy Will be done. He has taken unto Himself the son whom He had confided to your care, His death was that of a hero, inasmuch as he devoted himself to save his wounded men. The Canadian Army has lost one of the most able and devoted officers. May his death and the wilful offer- ing of his life help to attain the victory so long ex- pected. FROM LIEUT.-COL. J. S. STEWARD, 19th BATTERY I did not get acquainted with your son until about April 9th, when he did heroic work for the Brigade while he was doing Liaison work with the infantry. He went all through that eventful day and his services were highly appreciated by t he infantry with whom he was. Since that day I have often met your boy. He enjoyed not only our confidence but also our admiration; always cheerful under the most trying circumstances and always having a cheering word and influence. He was always optimistic and never once downhearted. He will be sorely missed by his fellow-officers in the Brigade and by the boys in the Brigade, who admired and loved him. I pray that the good God will be near you and comfort you and his loved ones in this dark day. FROM THE DECEASED'S COUSIN, GUNNER S. PLUNKETT I have met several men who served under Ned in France, and being wounded, were sent here. It would indeed please you to hear them talk about him. They tell me he was the most popular and the bravest officer in the Battery. Bdr. Chisholm and he had their first experience of shell-fire together. He tells me that Ned was simply fine and it gave him courage to see the calm and fearless way in which Ned acted. He was indeed a son to be proud of and when I am at the Front, iS shall always remember my brave cousin. Even-tempered, willing, generous, he was always optimistic, had a cheering word for everybody and, though young in years— he was scarcely twenty—he possessed a sureness of judgment and a coolness of 15 - determination which would have done credit to a more advanced age than his. His companions testify that constant associa- tion with him only served to heighten their esteem for the dauntless youth still in his teens. Before making the Supreme Sacrifice, he had several narrow escapes, being once wounded. He had already gone through the offensive at the Somme and had parti- cipated in the preparations for Vimy Ridge Offensive as well as the strenuous days following that glorious victory. A few months before his death, he was recom- mended for the Military Cross for his fine work on an advance, when he went up with the infantry to the last objective and there established and kept up communications. The 16th of June, 1917, was destined to be his last day. Those who knew Ned were not surprised to hear that he met his death while venturing on a perilous act of charity. The official report of his death, received from Military Headquarters at Ottawa, reads as follows: “During the forenoon of July 16th, 1917, two mess-waiters were wounded by shell-fire and were brought under cover. Lieut. Plunkett went out himself to get some water for them, when another Shell fell, killing him instantly.'” It is worthy of note that it was Lieut. Plunkett himself who carried in the two wounded men and who insisted on going out to procure them water, an act of devotion which cost him his life. This heedlessness of risk was characteristic of a young man, who, always a devout Catholic, had shown an unfailing loyalty to his Church and his religious practices, and who was conse- quently so well prepared to meet his Creator.

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“Produce More,” said Father Hingston Labor Should Wait for Shorter Hours until Living Costs are Reduced. ASKED GOVERNMENT AID Main Solution for Present Unemployment is General Plan for Building of Houses. EV. W. H. HINGSTON, S. J., con- tinued his campaign for Government assistance to house building in the gen- eral scheme of combating the present unem- ployment situation on Oct. 5, 1921, when he gave the opening lecture for the Loyola School of Sociology and Social Science at the Bourget Academy, 280 Mountain street. In his lecture, Father Hingston dealt at large with the general question of economics, particularly with regard to labor questions, arguing that this was a time when the essen- tial factor was production, not a fight for shorter hours and less work for higher wages. Father Hingston continued his argument as given at previous meetings, that the main solution for the present condition of un- employment was a general plan for the build- ing of houses, so as to give employment to the greatest number, and at the same time aid in solving the present shortage of build- ings. EXORBITANT DEMANDS At present workers were demanding the exorbitant war wages, while they were war weary, and would not do much work, and they had acquired wartime habits of extrava- gance. The result was they demanded short- er hours, worked less during those hours, and wanted wages to keep up habits of free ex- penditure, with the result that the Dominion today was economically worse off than be- fore the war. The only possible remedy for this situation, Father Hingston argued, was more production and better results from labor for a given wage. This might end the vicious circle in which labor was blaming capital for profiteering, and capital was blaming labor for not producing. The only way to decrease the cost of living, he thought, was by greater production. “At such a time as the present,”’ said Father Hingston, “it seems to me that the Dominion Government should assist both capital and labor out of this vicious circle, because it has incurred an obligation by this great increase of circulation to which there is no actual corresponding value.” Father Hingston also. argued that a com- prehensive plan for the building of houses would do much to reduce the unemployment situation, give work which would prove re- munerative all around, and at thesame tire help to relieve the house scarcity. Further, he thought labor should postpone its demands for shorter hours while work was so precarious and living costs so high. ‘I think the worker should have a shorter day,” concluded Father Hingston, ‘‘but he should wait for his demands until the cost of living comes down.” 1921 The Loyola School of Sociology and Social Service HE Loyola School of Sociology and Social Service brought its fourth year of existence toa close this Spring with a distribution of Diplomas to its successful Graduates, who had finished their two years’ course of study and satisfied the Examin- ers in the eight subjects required before the University of Montreal is asked to set the seal of approval upon the Course. Five Students won the coveted distinction of a Diploma and seven first year Students were presented with a certificate to mark the fact that they had successfully completed the first of the two years necessary to graduate as a Social Worker with a rec- ognised University Diploma. 17 A large gathering of the Students’ friends and others interested in the School came to witness the reception of the diplomas, which were presented by the Reverend Father Hingston, S. J., Rector of Loyola College, and Dean of the School. A. short resume of the work accomplished during the past year was given by the Rector in his opening address. The students, who registered for the courses numbered 33, of whom 19 took the full course, the remainder taking special subjects. The total number of attendances was 1064, the number of lectures 122, and the average attendance at each 15. In the final exams five Students qualified to receive “Honours”, having obtained over 75% of possible marks. All these points showed a decided growth over the preceding years, and give a fair promise for the’ future. Dr. W. H. Atherton, Ph.D., also spoke as the representative of the Professors of the School. He brought out, in an able speech, the principal points for which the School is already: notable, namely, its proved success in training Social Workers, its cordial co- operation with other charitable agencies, its fine record of former Students already en- gaged in social work of great importance, its high standard of scholarship and its fine list of Professors, who are each and all eminent in the branch of study upon which they lecture. In his concluding address, after the distribution of Diplomas and certificates had taken place, the Dean again emphasized the continual evolution of the School and also indicated the lines upon which it was intended to develop it in the coming year. New courses in Child Welfare, Hospital Social Service, and Psychiatry, each under well- known Doctors who had made a life study of their respective subjects, were to be started. Opportunities were to be offered to former Graduates and others to specialize along certain lines. The aim of the School is not only, or even chiefly, to enable its Students to attain a high level of Scholarship, though this is incidentally achieved, but to turn out Graduates imbued with high Catholic ideals of service. The breadth of this course can be seen from its curriculum, the subjects of which are taught by Professors of high standing and wide experience, but the vivifying spirit of the School can only be realized by those who have faithfully attended its Lectures. That this spirit is a verv real and actual thing is attested by the affecticn felt by the Stu- dents for their Alma Mater, and by the fact that the Graduates return again and again and register for extra courses after they have won their Diplomas. The school has won very favourable notice from the press and public during the last year on many occasions; it is undoubtedly now taking its place as a very live force in the community. One branch of its work, name- ly the preparation of statistical charts, ob- tained the whole-hearted of the Lieutenant-Governor on his recent visit to the City to open the Child Welfare Exhibition. One particular chart, amongst several prepared by the Students of the School, attracted His Excellency’s attention, and he particularly asked what he might This chart showed in striking manner the mor- tality statistics among infants for the town of Montreal. commendation have a copy of it for his own use. {Hinds or ON DOMINION SQUARE MONTREAL