St Michaels College - Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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CABINET OF ST. MICHAETQS STUDENTS' PARLIAMENT. ' Top Row: H. I. P.xx'ETTE, I. O'LE.xRY. I. VT. BARKER. T. A. GUITARD, -T. B. COLLINS. D. -T. Dlltlll.-XX, F. A. .I '1,xM1mND I. SHANNQN. Boffom R0-ur-' I, J, Rgpmx, T. QI. RTCCTUIRE, T. -T. G.-x1.I.Ix',xN. H. I. POCOCK, R. XY. MQBRADY, E. E. BL'NY,xN. -I. C. .COLLINS I 55 I

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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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3nter:jfaculty3 wratorical Gontest EBRUARY 26th, 1915, saw St. Michael's College rep- resented for the lirst time in the Fifth Annual Inter- faculty Ora-torical Contest held in Convocation Hall under the management of the Students' Administrative Council. It was intended to hold an elimination contest for the purpose of selecting a representative of the College, but owing to the early examinations this was deemed inadvisable. However, it was the unanimous opinion of the students that Mr. L. Arland. of Second Year Moderns should uphold the honour of old St. Michaels The under-graduates turned out in full force to cheer Mr. Arland to victory. Professor C. H. C. Wright very elinciently filled the chair. ln a few well-chosen remarks he outlined the object of the contest and stated that after this year Sir George li. Foster, MP., Minister of Customs, would donate a gold cup for annual competition. The war and its various aspects af- forded a deal of subjects upon which the budding orators could speak. The occasion brought out eight splendid orators rep- resenting diiiferent Faculties of the University, and it seemed a pity that such great oratory was wasted upon so small an audience. R. B. XYhyte, of Knox College, spoke on Canada and the Xlfarf' His manner of speaking showed experience S ti and he was awarded first place and the medal. L. j. Arland's subject was Prussian Militarismf' He handled his subject in very able manner. Mr. Arland has a most convincing and pleasing manner which augurs well for the future. He was awarded second place, a most creditable showing and one worthy of gxeat praise. considering the fact that it was his first attempt. j. E. Collins, of Victoria College, speaking on The Abolition of lYar, was given third place. XV. McLean Clarke. a former winner. delivered an excellent oration on Ts Germany a Menace to the British Empire ? The lighter part of the programme was furnished by XV. Easson Brown of the Faculty of Medicine, and South House Orchestra, while it was clearly evident that Miss Lina Craine's singing was most highly appreciated and enjoyed by all present. The judges were Mr. john A. Patterson, KC., Mr. I. Mc- Pherson, M,P.P., and Dr. A. Macdonald, Editor of the Globe. The chairman of the judges, Mr. Patterson, said that it was with much diliiculty that they arrived at a decision, which he was sorrv to say was not unanimous. Mr. Macdonald con- gratulated the various speakers, laying special emphasis on Mr. Arland's oratorical powers. VV. S. fx -on S .PQ it-if X - M-W x Z 5 E 3 ifrlunmmm.. 2 -- 'u 'mm ,..-- ' ' . ,,,,,.........-,,,,m. .ir m,,,,,,. I., - . ,K r .,. ...ull ,nal u, ll., Will 5 , .X - ui ,V f., ' is f i x - - . In min. Um 1: -Y :lm 'lux 'H .1--wluxnlxx -,,.- 'mu -lu.. .HK Y' 11 W . 'ca ' f .,......-u- -........ H' 2 ' N3 im ' '- :' N-'-N UIQ' '..,,u, jp 5 -at j 1' tl lv if 7 mil, Nj x,,ummmH,,f 4' y. H Hi.. .il xl N ..... - , I 1 - l . und lnuulllIl T' t z., -.pn mn uml N 1 l56