McGill University - Old McGill Yearbook (Montreal Quebec, Canada)

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M a a f iinniirsoirii-liar The Students' Council Prf'xz':lfn!.' B. C. MACLEAN ' VIDCC-P7'ES7'dK7ll H. D. MACMILLAN, Presz'rienl nf Ihr Daily Sacreffzry-Trea.vzu'e1'.' G. H. FLETCHER, B.A. C'mn1v!rnl1rr.' I. VV. JEAKINS, B.A., M.M. 1,l'l.'SZ.d6'7Zf of Ihr' l'nimz.' T. F. NI. NEVVTON lledirine Refwesf'iz!at1'1'e.' R. DELAHAY Lim' Rrfvrr-.wnIa1i1'c.' S. D. PIERCE, B.A. Srienre Refwesenlaliifn' E. S. COPE llfrzlfxtry Rffvr r'.v I'1lft1ff'I'?.' H. MUNRO .elrls Refwresen2a!ii'e.' G. NAIRN C'mrmzez'rr Rf'f7l't'Yr'7If!Ifi7' f'.' To be elected HE Students' Society, composed of all undergraduates in attendance at the University, elects each year, for the regulation of all undergraduate activities, a body called the Students' Council. The president of the Students' Society, who acts as chairman of the Council and representative of the students on the Athletic Board, is elected in the month of March by a ballot of the whole student body. The other members of the Council include one representative from each of the faculties of Arts, Science, Medicine, Law, Dentistry and the Department of Commerce, who is elected from the Junior Year of his faculty during the month of November, to hold office for one year, beginning on the first day of January. . The presidents of the McGillDc1ily and of the McGill Union are exfoflicio members of the Council, and their term of office is concurrent with that of the president of the Council, Le., from July ist to June goth. The secretaryftreasurer of the Council is appointed by that body and the comptroller is appointed by the University on the recommendation of the Council. It is the duty of the Council to supervise all undergraduate activities and control all funds conf tributed by the students for this purpose. It also is a court before which any student may be called in case of misdemeanor. Under the direct supervision of the Council are the McGill Union, McGill Daily, Literary and Debating Society, McGill Canadian Club, Red and White Revue, Players Club, and Musical Association comprising Music Club, Mandolin Club, Choral Society, Band, etc. The publication of a McGill Handbook and a Students, Directory, of which a copy of each was given to every member of the Students' Society, were among the innovations this year. A uquestionf nairen system of cards recording the desire or ability of each student for different branches of athletics and other student activities was instituted. The Musical Association has shown increased activity in all its branches. The College Band has been developed into a live permanent organization and accompanied the Rugby team to one outfofftown game. The Music Club displayed energy and initiative in their arrangements for the Burke Recital in the St. Denis theatre and with the proceeds have purchased a concertfgrand piano for the ballroom of the Union. The Glee Club has been replaced by a Choral Society which includes members of the R.V.C. A Players Club has been formed which promises -to be an outstanding feature in undergraduate life. The 1925 Red and White Revue, now an annual institution and probably the biggest social event of the year, was organized 'early and the plans included special music, scenery and costumes, contributing to a highfclass finished production which eclipsed any previous show at McGill. The Council is in a healthy condition financially and fB5,ooo.oo of surplus funds have been invested in six percent bonds. The further centralization of finances connected with undergraduate activities is one of the policies which the present Council has adopted. The election of a Lord Rector by the student body has been approved and, following the tradition of Scottish Universities, the election will be held every three years. Several distinguished men of international reputation have been suggested and the selection will be determined by a keen contest and poll of the students. Among the other projects which are being considered this year are the establishment of an employf ment bureau for students and the institution ofa Scarlet Keyw society for the entertainment of visiting teams, ushering at games, etc. The adoption of an improved system of Freshman Rushing to replace the former hazing is perhaps one of the most important steps forward this year and contributed to an increase in the esprit de corps which has always characterized McGill men.

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Gllilfllli G5ill:'lEl2li T Union House Committee l,l't'.i1'tlE7Zf.' T. F. KI. NEXVTON T'irw-Pn'sii1e1z1.- N. VV. PHILPOTT Serre'!i1ry.' J. A. VVRIGIIT flfftflitilillfl' Rep1'rw1zlu11'1'i'S.' XV. J. H. ABEY Siziaizre Rl'I7l't',YL'lIfdfIDTUSI II. T. AIREY D. R. MQCUAIG A. F. BRANSCOMBE .iris Rvprv.w11Iul1'w.' R. C. BROXVN C,v0lIZHZt'I'l'C I6iprc.if1zli1lir'r.' R. N. HAYES Dwzlixlry Repi'esf'1m1iii'e.' R. A. COMEAU Lim' Rvp1'cxeiz1r1!ii'c.' J. A. OGILVY VERY male student of the University is a member of the Students, Society, and as such has the privilege of using the Union. The building, with its recent improvements, is particularly suitable for all forms of student social activity. During the session a number of dances, both formal and informal, have been arranged by the committee, and have been carried to a successful conclusion. Luncheons and dinners of various clubs and societies of the college have also been held from time to time. The catering in all these cases has been done by the cafeteria, and has been of the high order maintained during the last few years. There are very few evenings, except during examination time, when there is not a meeting of some organization going on in one of the many rooms of the Union. In the Union are located the executive offices of the Students' Council, the Athletic Board of Control, and also the editorial department of the McGz'll Daily. One of the rooms is set aside for the special use of the members of the Annual Board, and accommodation is also provided for the Rowing Club and the Music Club. The Union is managed and controlled by the Union House Committee, the members of which are elected annually by the undergraduates of the various faculties which they represent, this body is directly responsible to the Students' Council. The president, vicefpresident and secretary are elected by popular vote of the undergraduates in March, and take oflice on the first ofjuly. The other members of the committee are chosen by their respective faculties in October, and take office on the Hrst of November. The work of the committee in general is to make the Union the centre of student activity. In order to do this, the individual members assume responsibility for the direction of the respective parts of the building, such as the cafeteria, the reading room, etc., while all the members unite to plan the dances and smokers. Cne of the most successful of the regular functions has been the weekly Jazz Teag this has taken place in the cafeteria, and many different orchestras have helped to increase its popularity.