St Michaels College - Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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St. !Ibichael's literary Society HHN student minds first turned to literary matters at the beginning of the IQI4 term, things were very undecided. There was a general feeling that there should be some organization to develop literary and oratorical tastes, but the form which it was to take, whether a literary society or a parliament, was a hotly debated ques- tion. Finally, however, with the assistance of the reverend president, the decision was made in favor of a. parliament. An innovation the names of the and Conservative career. The new elections soon to with the abolition on the previous years was the changing of parties. Under the party names of Liberal the parliament began a new and interesting names greatly increased the interest in the be held. All were open to persuasion for of the old titles no longer were they held by party ties and halls resounded with political gossip. The nomination meetings of the two parties brought out Mr. Pocock as leader of the Conservative party and Mr. McBrady for the Liberal party. From the first the Liberals were an established party, for the great majority of the stu- dents thought themselves bound by Liberal ties. The Conser- vative party on the other hand, started with a very small fol- lowing. Under the efforts of these few, however, the party was soon firmly established. Indeed, so quickly did students 54 rally to the call that in a very short time the Conservatives threatened to swamp the grits. Much opprobrium was heaped on the men who, forsaking old party tenets, placed themselves on the side of the minority for the good of parliament and the student body. They, how- ever, deserve much credit for their unsellishness in giving their support where there was little hope of remuneration. But under the battle cry of parliament before party they obtained a following and on a platform just as progressive they were returned victors on election night. The victory. though not overwhelming, was a fitting proof of the confidence of the student body in the leaders of the Government and its policy. The opening meeting was conducted with all formality. The speech from the throne and the introductory words of the premier, the leader of the opposition and the cabinet were auguries of brilliant success for the parliament. Great thanks is due to the college orchestra who on this occasion by their efforts made a pleasant evening more pleasant. Few meetings were held after the opening but these were very interesting. The parliament of 1914-I5 has been a short one but it has served its purpose. A new era of its history has been started, It will always be remembered for this that the students of T914-I5 did not abandon it as a failure but by their efforts gave it a new lease of life. H. P.

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