Seattle University - Aegis Yearbook (Seattle, WA)

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12 T II K P A L K S T I{ A eve of March 11th, under the auspices of the Fourth Year High. That it was an original idea, all readily grant, for the class had no precedent to follow so far, at least, as college tradition can carry us. To say it was a success would he to underestimate it. Suffice it to say that whatever could be desired on such an occasion, even were they attempting to satisfy the whims of the most fastidious, would not have been found wanting. Nor did their generosity confine itself to classmates only. Formal invitations were sent to the faculty and former professors. From all came words of the highest praise for the spirit of union and loyalty that piompted them in setting the example. Let us also hope that a precedent so deserving of the highest commendation may be imitated by the other classes, thus forming in their college life a bond of si nee rest friendship with one another and their Alma Mater, that may only increase as years go on. Finally, the editor wishes to thank all those who have assisted the staff in the preparation of the Annual. We have to thank our friends who have kindly helped by their words of encouragement to keep up the undertaking. Thanks arc also due to the three upper classes, whose contributions have made it possible to bring out this number. We regret that we are unable to print this year the promised articles by some of the other classes. Let us hope that they will come in time for the next issue. John- F. Dougherty, 15.

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SKATTLK COLLKGK ANXUAL facts and that when their reason had bee.', appealed to they still denied the possibility of miracles. It is not the understanding which is at fault, but the will, and that the wish to believe is a mere vcllcity. Any rational creature must admit that cures of the character as have been obtained at the Grotto of Lourdes, can only secure a satisfied mind by the admittance of the miraculous. Infidelity has at all times devised means to explain away these wonderful facts. The ancient Jews asserted that Jesus was the agent of Beelzebub, others attributed his power to magic. But some of our modern infidels beat the record ; they contend that the Gospel miracles can be explained by hypnotism. Truly, our age is an age of enlightenment and progress! If there is a nation that should appreciate the blessings of peace, in view of the struggle which is tearing asunder the countries of Europe, it is our own America. The law of fraternity and brotherhood makes us long for the era of universal peace among nations. We had built a palace at The Hague and when the statesmen came forth from its halls people were made to believe that the barrier that had divided nation against nation, tribe against tribe, had been broken down. And yet one of the most appalling and calamitous wars is devastating Europe. I suppose we are looking forward to the day when the palace of peace shall open its doors once more to the peace promoters. The princes of earth will send their representatives to discuss means through which wars shall cease from the face of the earth. But let us hope that the voice of the vicar of the Prince of Peace shall not be hushed in this future assembly as it has has been heretofore. American Literature! The title has evoked some bitter criticism from English writers. They will allow us one or two world figures but will not concede that out contribution of literary men is sufficient enough 11 to aliow the term American Literature. It would be absurd indeed to compare the long centuries of glorious English literature against our few short years. Still we have every reason to be proud that America has produced men whose work or fame has penetrated almost all civilized lands. We have plenty of literature that is American, not only in fiction but in other fields of letters as well. Many of the books written in America by Americans have their rightful claims as literature, not so much because they express thoughts, manner and action American, but they possess the style that places every literary production in the field of literature. » The forthcoming celebration of the sixth centenary of Dante recalls to mind the immortal poet whose songs were so lofty that they have merited to be called divine by some. One can see through his works that the poet nurtured his soul on the most sublime and purest sentiments of Catholic faith, of humanity and of justice. His treatment of some of the popes in his Inferno is no argument to show that Dante was a rebel and a traitor to the Church. He was a Ghibelline and hated the Guelphs, whose chief supporters were Popes Boniface VIII and Clement V. But Dante, in his attacks on these and other popes, always distinguished the office from the man. and as our present reigning Pontiff. Benedict XV. says. “If distracted by the pains and suffering of exile, and impelled by political reasons, he sometimes appears to swerve from equity in his judgments, yet he never went astray from the truth of Catholic doctrine.” It is fit that we should celebrate the memory of the illustrious poet in a manner which shall be becoming the Christian name and worthy of the immortal singer. In reviewing the events of the college year, there is one that rivets our attention very forcibly,' namely, the banquet given on the

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13 S E A T T L E C () L L E G E A N N U A L (UtAitggB Surat {hrirot LAST January we welcomed in our midst the Rev. Theodore M. Ryan, recently ordained to the priesthood in Montreal by Archbishop Bruchesi of that city. Seattle College felt happy in the first of her graduates that has been chosen for so great a dignity. Born in Seattle twenty-five years ago. Father Ryan received hisearly training at the Sacred Heart School. He entered the high school and college course at Seattle College, which awarded him his bachelor degree in 1909. He is well remembered by the old students for his activity in all college enterprises. He was chosen president of the College Orchestra for several terms, became a leading member of the Dramatic Society, and by his ability on the diamond was instrumental in' giving his Alma Mater one of the strongest amateur baseball teams. The year following his graduation he accompanied Bishop Edward O'Dea to the Eucharistic Congress, held in Montreal. At the close of the congress, attended by Catholic prelates from all over the world, the young man began his course of philosophy, in Montreal. Later he attended the Grand Seminary in that city, where he began his theological studies. He completed his course in Rome and returned to Montreal to receive his consecration from the hands of Archbishop Bruchesi. And so his Alma Mater has the joy and the honor of seeing for the first time one of her alumni raised to the priesthood. On January 8th, Father Ryan celebrated Mass in the College Chapel, at which the faculty and the students assisted in a body. Rev. Father Rector preached the sermon. He said in part: “Very remarkable in the pages of the Old Testament is the care, precision and, as it were, the forethought with which God ordained in regard to His priests. T heir selection is made by Him alone; their manner of life, m e a n s of support, preparation for the sacred ceremonies are clearly laid down and may not be contravened bur under penalty of death. ‘Take unto thee Aaron, thy brother, with his sons, from among the children of Israel, that they may minister unto me in the priest’s office. And thou shalt make a holy vesture for Aaron, thy brother, for glory and for beauty. And thou shalt speak to all the wise of heart, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s vestments, in which he being consecrated may minister to me.’ At the bidding of God, Aaron and his sons are anointed, consecrated unto Him forever, chosen by Him from among RKY. TIIKODOKK M. RYAN. 09