St Michaels College - Yearbook (Toronto, Ontario Canada)

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7 W f f I 1 ,sy X A Q4 1926-1,1621 'Books .,. ,1Nfz..,i1,ni.l'm,.,, .,.,, .4 ,.,,,,, 22w4i,.Jvif,a,'fy,,.f,LH .... Z ,,.,,., vkvffff f.,, ' r.n:.,.',m,f,A ,.,,. 4 ,.,,., a .2,,.'Il,.llffI.f ,,.. .,Il ..,.v. i .......,..,..,A,....,.., .. ...,..... ,..,.., . ,,.., . . .,..., .,.... ..,...., , , ilnitiatiun bt. this The wisdom and farsightedness of the sophomores is proverbial, and never were they accused of hiding their light under a bushel. The class of ZT8 certainly did uphold tradition in the face, of adverse circumstances, namely, an exceptionally large freshman class. But the frosh, although they looked brighter than usual on the surface, were as fresh as the freshest and as green and as innocent as any class in the past. Soon after the beginning of the term, an edict was issued by the powers of second year that distinctive collegiate neckware would adorn the adam's apple of the frosh. Some of the more assertive members thought to dispense with this apparel, but precautionary measures had been taken, and the antique collars and bright bits of green ribbon continued to be the vogue. A largepurchase from a well known departmental store, however, decided the ultimate fate of the victims. The club room was leased for the occasion and invitations were broadcasted. The affair was staged with great ceremony, and the usual ritual was adhered to with but few exceptions. The evening was further enlivened with a boxing bout between Horrible Hilburn and Battling Murphy. The election results were then announced. and the even- ing came to a close with refreshments kindly provided by Father Wlalsh. 'fiumzttn Qtziiaumz The beautiful rooms of Ryan's Art Gallery were the scene of a gay assembly on the night of the Loretto Annual At-Home, Feb. l. The guests were received in the drawing room by the patronesses, the convenor of the committee. and the Alumnae representative: and after this hrst formality a smooth Hoor and excellent music proved, as always, the best means of bringing everyone to the proper pitch of liveliness. Supper a la Valentine was served in the upper rooms at small tables, with a head table for the patronesses and the committee and their partners. After supper the merriment grew apace, aided by streamers, red and silver balloons, horns and novelty dances. Many out of town guests were present, and also many familiar faces, and the traditional strains of School Days brought to a close one of the most successful Loretto At-Homes. Patronesses: Lady Falconer, Lady Wlindle, Mrs. Harry Roessler, Mrs. Jas. N. Mallon, Mrs. XV. L. Patterson. Committee: Callista Doyle, George Anne Dell, Rose Silvester, Josephine Phelan, Ethel Fry, Helen Kerr Mary McDevitt, Mary Sheehan, Nora Latchford: Theresa Mel-Ineny.

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z - f.,,,,,,.,, E . fy fa! fa ff. f 2,-. ....., T 2 e Q ri Q ...,,....,,,,,, J Q EBay an the Zlrisb jflat The Bells of St. Michael's send forth their message of cheer daily at 6.20 a.m., and the jews roll out and dress and are ready for chapel at 6.25. The Jews are at all times the apple of the Superior's eye, but the Irish-ah, that's another story. They are the core, and are as disagreeable as Adam found that part of the apple that Eve left when He shouted halvers . At 6.59 the said Seniors file into the wash-room, survey the latest brand of H20 and chlorine, and decide to wash after they have a shave later in the day. At 7.01 they are turned back from the chapel and take up their position in Father Forestell's house of prayer. Break- fast hath its charms, and the boys sure tear the wheat to shreds. On returning to their Hats the jews delve into the mysteries of mathematics, while the Irish go back to hnish their dreams interrupted at 6.59. They decide to wash at nine. At 9.10 Tom Berrigan sends out an inter- view to the VARSITY reporters that he will be unable to leave bed that morning, but hopes to be able to get down to dinner. Father McCorkell begins a lecture by prayer, followed by a laugh solo by Bill Tallon. Bill asks his tenth question ,mid the laughter of the class. Dick Hannah helps Father McCorkell explain a difficult problem. And so on into the day. After supper many games of cards start. joe McManamy, proprietor of the den of iniquity, tells the patrons to leave their guns at the door. Len McKeown catches Rocco Fortura smoking without permission. Rocco is carried upstairs. Harry Brett leads spades after passing the Ace, King, and Queen, and is shot by Tom McManamy. His place is taken by Terry Mc- Laughlin. Seven-thirty fellows! All down to choir practice or Sodality or some such thing. About 8.00 the crowd start to gather in Room 232. Harrigan de- cides to go to Varsity Rink. Bill Tallon has gone already in order to get the pickings on the dark ones. Finally they all go except the three smoke if you like lads, who leave for the Royal Alex. Forgot to mention, john Noonan is working assiduously. Ah, there's something doing in the hall. Ed. Austin, leaving for the rink, reminds Gerry Hanley to be back before 2.00 or he'll lock him out. Ed. claims Gerry can't sleep on account of the English lectures he takes on chesterfields. Late in the evening a tired, haggard band all congre- gate in one room. Some are in bed. The roll is called. Tallon is missing. Terry leaves to look for him among his alleys. Oh boy, he'll get his in the morning. Holy smoke, fellows, 2.00 a.m.g let's go to bed. Oh, plenty of time before seven. There's Bill Tallong well, well, he's forgot his overcoat. Now that Bill is in, all go to bed. Hugh Haffey, returning from the Varsity, is heard to say, Now I lay me down to sleep , and two minutes later the first cord of wood is sawed. Thus another day is ended within an hour or so of another. Wfell, little lads, have a good timeg these are your happiest days, for to-morrow you do it all over again.

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- A7122-11,-LA.t,Z......, .... .Ziff?:.W7,,-a,f,:,E,......?,,.,...?.,'pg,ff,.Q?'ff'qiZ'f,'EffffffT,?'fZT, Q' 1926 Near 'Book + g Zlnitiatiun at ilurettn Cf course each Freshie had to make three beds each morning till Initiation day. She had to curtsy to the Sophomores, happily not meeting any on the stairs, as the Sophomores use the front stairs. And of course the traditional midnight visit was made. These little in- conveniences, and a few others, such as the prohibition of the use of all cosmetics, were dutifully met, but it was quite impossible to hide the apprehension with which they awaited the Awful Day. The usually mild and gentle sophs. during that week were hardly recognizable, so dark and pitiless did they look. Each poor wee Freshie experienced the extreme of premonition, surprise, and relief on the afternoon of initiation. The sophs. weren't so bad after all. The banquet was everything that could be desired, dainty in menu and decoration. So with the singing of the class songs and Loretto -ZT9 became a regular year-which we hope will re- main unbroken till ZT9. . ilnitiatiun at St. jusepb's4 A certain Friday early in October was a memorable one in the lives of the Freshmen at St. Josephs The early part of the week had been fraught with tenseness a11d apprehension, but when the eventful night ap- proached, the class of ZT9 showed of what good stuff they were made. A Arrayed in middies and skirts, and with very becom- ing coiffures Qarranged by the Sophsj, they were con- ducted into the auditorium, where, after some solos, recitations' and exhibitions of impromptu art, the artists were rewarded with nursing bottles of warm water, Cwhich they seemed to greatly enjoyl, and as a special favour bananas were provided, and though the par- takers were handicapped by the forced disuse of their hands, it was surprising to note with what speed the bananas disappeared. The entire school and all spectators were then treated to a delightful banquet of sandwiches, cake, coffee, and ice cream, and during it and the short frolic which followed a firm basis of good fellowship was established between the freshmen and the other classes.