St Francis Minor Seminary - Via Yearbook (Milwaukee, WI)

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f A N ?sED-Eo-Ep-zoa-s-a-EOHEOSQZGI EEC E :X Qe-e-cz-Ecz-cz-eoz-e-e-e-c $nriptiw HIt is good to rub and polish our brain against that of . others. THE SODALITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. This society embraces the entire student body of the Seminary. This year it has been enveloped with sadness at the death of its beloved moderator. During the sixty-two years of its existence, forty- one passed under the capable guidance of Mon- signor Rainer. This great organization owes its every fruit to him. He has never failed to make the members of this congregation gain those spiritual fruits at which the organization has been aiming from its very beginning. When he re- signed as moderator of the Sodality, he expressed if -X- the wish that the Reverend Nicholas Maas, our spiritual director, accept the office. In accord- ance with his desire, Father Maas assumed di- rectorship on December the 8th, 1926. We wish to express our heartfelt congratula- tions to Father Maas, and hope that he will be a happy successor to Monsignor Rainer, Whom we earnestly believe enjoys the presence of Mary, our Mother, whom he taught every member of this society to love and venerate. 'X- THE ST. PHILIP NERI MISSION SOCIETY. The primary motive of this flourishing organi- zation is to instil into the hearts of its mem- bers a lively interest in home and foreign mis- sions, and thus support them with both spiritual and pecuniary means. The members take part in various activities, such as the shining of shoes, selling of Christmas seals and cards, washing of cars, and the pressing of clothes. The proceeds 9f it constitute the financial aid to the missions, While Holy Masses, Holy Communions, and other spir- itual exercises go for the spiritual aid of the mis- sions. Every student is a member. This thriving organization was established by the late Monsignor Rainer in 1912. At his death his noble work was taken up by Monsignor August C. Breig, the rector of our Seminary. Mr. Rayner Hausmann is the president of our society. i- THE THIRD ORDER OF ST. FRANCIS. This society comprises about two-thirds of the stu- dent body. The primary object of the organization is to promote Christian perfection in the laity as well as in the clergy. moderator. -X- The Reverend Henry Riordan 9? is the 9E THE APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER The Apostleship of Prayer is directed by the Rev- erend Peter L. Johnson. Its motive is to instil into the hearts of its members a true devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. member. the beginning of the year. 9? it- Every student of our Seminary is a The newcomers are received into the society at 99 THE ST. STANISLAUS KOSTKA SOCIETY This is a Polish literary society established for students wishing to cultivate in the best manner pos- sible the use of the Polish tongue. This organization is under the able direction of the Reverend Ladislaus Bednarski. W592? gwe-e- - , -- Page Seiventy-eight

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J A N 3-3910-30-3-333-3-3-3 zoonXG 1 ERCQacs-cae-G-cz-cz-eez-cz'cz-e-c JANUARY 18TH-The solemn burial of the Right Reverend Monsignor J. Rainer, Prot. Ap., Rec- tor Emeritus of the Seminary, took place on Tuesday. Two abbots, six bishops, five of whom were former students of the deceased, fifteen monsignori, and very nearly five hun- dred priests came to honor the loving memory, sacred and dear to them, of their one-time teacher, father, and spiritual adviser. They came from far and near to chant the Churchis hymns over the sacred body of him whom they esteemed and loved so dearly. His Grace, the Right Reverend S. G. Messmer, was celebrant 0f the Solemn Requiem Mass. 011 this solemn occasion, His Grace, the Right Reverend Joseph Chartrand, Bishop of In- dianapolis, paid tribute to the memory of Monsignor Rainer, his former teacher, in a simple, touching eulogy. The remains of Mon- signor Rainer were placed in the Cemetery 0f the Woods, as he had desired. JANUARY 24TH-28THeMidyear examinations were held. JANUARY 29THeSt. Francis de Sales Day, being the feast of the patron of our Seminary, was celebrated in a fitting manner. In the morn- ing our beloved Archbishop officiated at a Pontifical High Mass. At two otclock an elaborate program took place in the Seminary auditorium. The principal speaker of the aft- ernoon was the Right Reverend Monsignor Wenta, M. A. On this occasion degrees were conferred by our Archbishop. Those who re- ceived the Master of Arts degree are: the Reverends George Meyer, Daniel Wynne, Omer J. Champagne, Timothy OtKeefe, Wal- ter Belda and Richard Schaefer. The Bachelor- of Arts degree was conferred upon the Messrs. Robert Bier, Joseph Holleran, Joseph Kools, Joseph McQuestion, Charles Neu, Stephen Peil, Norbert Rank, Matthew Rastall, Philip Rose, Frank Schneider, John W'ieczorek and Leo Zingsheim. We had many visitors on this eventful day. JANUARY 30THeOur Most Reverend Archbishop ordained twelve deacons 0f the Fourth Course to the Holy Priesthood. After the ordination Mass His Grace gave the ordinati a few thoughtful words. JANUARY 318TeToday was our midyear holiday and a general free day. FEBRUARY 2NwThe dedication of our new Ernest G. Miller Memorial Gymnasium took place this afternoon. At last the dream of the collegiate and theological departments had become true. It is a well built structure of Colonial and Romanesque style, with modern plans. It af- fords various forms of recreation, such as bas- ketball, indoor baseball, handball, bowling and billiards. We owe this magnificent structure to the liberal bequest 0f the late Ernest G. Miller of Milwaukee. On the particular occasion of the dedication, a program was rendered at which the introduc- tory address was delivered by our Rector, Mon- signor A. C. Brieg. Immediately following was the dedicatory address by Harry MeGabe, M. D. Then the Most Reverend S. G. Messmer favored us with an eloquent address. The con- cluding feature of the program was a calis- thenic exhibition by the juniors and seniors under the direction of our physical director, Mr. George Carnachan. Many visitors were present, including the relatives of our deceased benefactor. FEBRUARY 9THeWe received our midyear testi- monials. FEBRUARY 19TH-The Sophomore class of College staged a debate. The question discussed was: HResolved, that capital punishment be abol- ished in the United States. The popular vote of the Seminary department decided in favor of the negative, Mr. H. Scholten and his col- leagues, Messrs. P. Richter and B. Doyle. FEBRUARY 2ISPIH the evening the St. Thomas Society favored the house With a very enter- taining Washington-Lincoln program. FEBRUARY 24THeT0day we had Thirteen Hourst Adoration. FEBRUARY 27THeThis day marked the defeat of Fifth class by our Classic cagers. MARCH 1ST-The Senior class presented a so- called Shrove Tuesday Mixer. It being the lust entertainment before the Lenten season, the members of the program spared no effort to make it a success It was carried 011 in a theatrical style. Everyone received a ticket be- fore entering, which specified a certain seat. Upon entering, he was ushered to his respec- tive place. The program consisted of two farcical playiets and a minstrel show. The ena tertainment was enjoyed by the audience throughout. MARCH 27THeOur basketball quintet was de- feated by the College. APRIL 5TH-Th0 annual Douglas-Egan Elocution Contest, under the auspices of the St. James Society, was won by Alphonse Kohler, a senior. The second prize was awarded to Francis Far- ley, a junior. eHENRY KOLBECK. a:- -3v3-2-:-avza+ss-3Qa 9 2 7 jm-aeAe-ae-c-z-eeca - 353-3-335Q Page Seventy-seven

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l W N :33-3-3-3-3-3-3-3 -3-EDQiGl E chgqe-oE-ee-e-cz-ae-a-cz-e-c THE BLESSED ALBERTUS SOCIETY This is a German organization comprising the students of the Collegiate and Theological de- partments who wish to master the German lanv guage by using it at their literary meetings. The Reverend Doctor Muench is the moderator, and Mr. Rayner Hausmann is the president of this organization. As it presented a play last year, there was no German play this year as this society stages plays biennially. it- THE ST. JAMES LITERARY This is another flourishing organization which owes its existence to the same motive as that of the St. Thomas society. Its moderator is the Reverend George C. Eilers. It embodies the en- tire high school department. It has weekly meet- ings on Tuesday evenings, at which orations, es- says and declamations are delivered. This year it has held two interesting debates. The first one was decided in favor of Mr. A. Kohler and his colleagues, Messrs. Drewa and Betker, who upheld the affirmative. The subject of the debate was: HResolved, That the recall of judges be generally VX- THE ST. THOMAS LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY This successful organization finds careful guid- ance in its able moderator, the Reverend Peter L. Johnson. It enrolls every student of the Collegiate and Theological departments. Its direct motive is to master good literature. Its present president is Mr. John Carroll, while Mr. Henry Schmitz officiates as secretary. A play is biennially pre- sented by this society. 'it- AND DEBATING SOCIETY adopted in the United States. The second, ren- dered on March 29th, treated on the popular ques- tion: HResolved, That the United States grant the Philippine Islands their independence. It re- sulted in favor of the negative, comprising Mr. F. Kehlnhofer and his colleagues, Messrs. Mon- roe and Leng. Its annual Douglas-Egan Elocut'ion Contest was held 011 April 5th. The first prize was awarded to Mr. Alphonse Kohler, a senior class- man, while the second prize was won by Mr. Fran- cis Farley, a junior classman. -HENRY KOLBECK, i27. Rev. Pittz House Prefect Qj$z-osrc:-e-c:-ca-eg;caa-s :9 Page Seventy-nine