St Michaels College - Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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ST. CHARLES LITERARY SOCIETY EXECUTIVE. NIR. C. P. IDnNrmx',xx . . . . H011. P1'v.f1dm1z'. NIR. VI. BALQER . . . , , P1'05fdp71f, R. Y.K1LI.12N . . . . .Vice-P1'Cs1'dv11t. R. F. I.,x'rc1R11ffm1n . . . . 5'gC,fpm,fx. MR. E. XIc'DuNAc3fI . . .T1'va.v1n'm'. MR. I-I. CULGAN ........ MR. I-I. f2fJRMLEY NR. M11 RIP x. 531 J. RICINTYRE XY. ALLORE . Y. EGAN . . Fozzrtlz Amd. Kcfv1'csc11tatz'2Jc'. Third Amd. Rcp1'vsv11faz'iz'e. Second Acad. Rvp1'csf'11faf1've First Jmd. Rf'fv1'esm1tatiAz'v. Fin! fiend. I?ef1'e.felzfcIti7'v.

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St. Qbarles literary Society OFFICERS OF ST. CHARLES' LITERARY SOCIETY. H0l'l07'U7'3l President .. .. .MR. C. P. DONOVAN President .......... ....... . . . . .j. BAUER Vice-President . . ..... .V. KILLEN Secretary .... ..... F . LATCHFORD . . .F. McDoNoUcH ml. bdCTNTYRE T-reasurer ........ Se1'gea1it-at-Arms ..................,.... N so brief a history of such an illustrious organization, the problem is how to get room enough to give, not an ade- quate impression-that is impossiblegbut any impression at all of its achievements during the past year. That we have not yet attained perfection along literary lines, we admit. But, that we have made great endeavours, we equally acknow- ledgeg and this with emphasis. However, in this case at least it is not the task of the scribe to eulogize his subject. It is for him only to point out what has been accomplished and then he is done. VVords of praise ring truest when pronounced by outsiders. Let them sing our lauds if they will. But, this in passing. Now a word as to the nature and object of the society. The object of the society. to quote from the constitution, shall be, primarily to serve as a bond of union among the students of the Academic course, secondly, to develop among the members a capacity for literary work, as well as to train the student in the conduct of business. This society holds the same position for Academic students and has in view the same end as the Students' Parliament for the undergraduates. During the past year a goodly number of meetings have been held. The majority of these have been both interesting and pleasurable, All have been successful. Not a few of the members have mounted the platform and endeavoured to coni- pete for the crown of a Demosthenes or a Cicero. Perhaps. I. Bower. our worthy president. will be content with either of these garlands. Others, again. have striven to outrival. let us X -1 Class Refwesclz fatizfcs- Fourth flcademic . . .. . .I-l. COLGAN, F. LATCHFURD Third Academic .. ........... F. McDoNoUGH Second Alcademiic .. ..ul. BAUER, F. FITZPATRICK First Academic ......,. , ....... XV. ALLORE, V. EGAN say, Scott, in their ability to tell a story. And to be able to do this well is no mean accomplishment. Wle place XV. McComber along with the author of 'lllfaverly Novels. A somewhat smaller number have made a bid for position in front rank of our famous essayists. Nor has there been wanting an opportunity for the display of forensic talent. XYe may here instance the Hery debate between Third and Fourth Academic on the resolution, Capital Punishment Should be Abolishedf' The honours in this case were awarded to F. McDonough and H. Gormley of Third Year. At all meetings both vocal and instrumental music acted as a leaven to relieve any monotony likely to arise from a too prolonged exhibition of oratory. But, we must not dwell longer on a subject to which in a few words it is impossible to do justice. As at the time of this writing only about half of the in- tended number of meetings has been held. we are placed at a disadvantage in recounting the society's work for the year. Not being seers. we cannot take account of the future, But. if our intentions regarding the conduct of future meetings are fully realized. we shall have established in literary work among the Academic students a record which time or better deeds will find difticult to eflace. Should our endeavours thus far not accord with the spirit of this writing. rest assured that the result of meetings yet to come will prove. that we have not been speaking of some wished-for ideal. tit food only for the unrestrained imagination of the idle dreamer. but uf a real live literary society that actually existed and established its fame at St. Michaels in lljlf. ii,ESI.IIi fYifIl'I.ET.

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JBIesseb lDirgin's Sobaliuz Sjniritual Director . . Prefecf .......... 4 First Assisfarzt .... Second Assisfaiir . . . Secretary ....... Colzsnlfors .. Sacristafz . . HE Sodality of the Blessed Virgin this year celebrates the sixty-second anniversary since its introduction into St. Michaells, and during that time its spiritualiz- ing influence has greatly contributed to holiness in the college life of senior members. During the past year in particular it has held an important place among student organizations, the zeal and devotion of its members being manifest at all times. The zealous endeavors of our spiritual director, Rev. Father Ryan, were in no small measure accountable for the success attained. YVeekly meetings were held on Saturday mornings. when the members assisted at I-Ioly Mass and recited the office of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In addition the Rev. Director de- livered a course of very instructive sermons. helpful to the Catholic young man. Rey. M. J. RYAN, c.s.R. ......MR. bl. H. Pococrc ...MR M. -I. NEALON UMR. D. I. SHEEHAN NMR. J. I. SULLIVAN . .MR. T. -I. GALLIVAN ...MR. UI. IZ. FYANSEY ...MR T. A. GUITTARD . . . .... MR. D. UI. 131201-IAN The feast days of our Blessed Lady were all fittingly ob- served, but special mention must be made of the Feasts of the Immaculate Conception and the Purification. Qu these days many postulants presented themselves for admission into the Sodality. Impressive ceremonies accompanied the receptions, which beheld the consecration of fifty members, who resolved to cherish with special devotion the Blessed Yirgin Mary and promote by word and example the glory of Cod and a tender devotion to His Blessed Mother. That the Sodality of Mary may ever Hourish within the walls of our Alma Hater as it has during the past year. is the wish of all its members. :Xncl to those of our number who will no longer be active members may the benehcent influence thus acquired ever serve as a stimulus for them to imitate the virtues of her whom they have chosen to be their model and protector. J. 1. s.