University of Western Ontario - Occidentalia Yearbook (London, Ontario Canada)

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faithful. T is frequently said today that the professions are overcrowded. This is a half-truth. The crowding is of idlers and incapables: but there is, and will be, plenty of room in every profession for competent men. History bears witness to the fact that those who have risen above mediocrity owe their success less to natural talent than to high ideals, constant application and hard work. They were satisfied only when they had done their best. May I suggest to you, Graduates of l937, that in every respect, both for this world and the next, it is worthwhile now to labour to rank high in the calling that God has marked out for you. ln all thy works be excellent. A. P. MAHONEY, Hector, St. Peter's Seminary. Q ,y 5. T no time in the history of Huron College, as far as l know its records, has there been such a large group of Graduates in so many differ- ent departments as in the current year. Ten hope to graduate B.A., one M.D., two M.A., one BD., one D.D., and two obtain their College diploma of l..Th. We share your satisfaction and rejoice with you. We wish you God-speed. Vtfe, on behalf of the larger body of Graduate members, welcome you to our ranks. A recent graduate, when l asked him to tell me the secret of the love that remains, said it was The wonderful Huron spirit, and, asked to define it, he said Each for all and all for each. That is the true spirit of brotherhood, the spirit of victory, the spirit of Faith. For it is the spirit of the Master who gave Himself a ransom for all to be testified in due time. May His Spirit ever keep you With sincere affection, C. CAMERON WALLER, Principal, Huron College. page 25

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To the Graduates of l937 HE purpose of your education is to enable you to serve your God and your fellow-men. Dur- ing the period of training you have benefited HADUATION marks the completion of an- other stage in the journey of life. lt opens new pathways which previously were closed and, depending upon the pathway chosen, may lead to much greater opportunity and res sponsibility than would be possible without University training. lf the result is greater happiness to 'yourself and more usefulness to your fellow man, then the objective for which we have striven will have been gained. The best wishes of the Faculty of Public Health go with you. A. l. SLACK, Dean, Faculty of Public Health. by the sacrifices of others. Your parents and friends made this sacrifice gladly and your in- structors rejoiced to see you develop along the lines most dear to them. Your parents and instructors will now follow you as you make your journey through life. Keep your high ideals before you in your aim to serve God and hu- manity. Face all undertakings squarely and be guided by the highest motives. We are now living in a world of hypocrisy and greed and the end is not yet. Uphold the standards of God which will bring to all blessings and happiness. T. A. MacDONALD, President, Assumption College. page :24 A

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ll O be or not to be. That is the eternal question. The whole process of education has for its ulti- mate goal the desire to assist the individual to achieve self-realization. But here is the rubf which self? That self which, in moments of insight, when the Spirit of God is stirring the soul, we wist- fully long to become. To be satisfied with any self short of that ideal is to court futility and to live a maladjusted life. ln history and literature you have met some men and women who point the way and the means, for they forgot themselves into immortal- ity. Though dead, they still speak to the ages, and their works do follow them. No person will ever truly become and be that for which he was created and sent into the world who does not accept as his yoke-fellow Him W'ho is the ldeal Man, ,the only truly normal Man. Become more and more aware of Himp accept His gracious invitation: Learn of Me! His secret of how to be will reward you with genuine self-realization. This devoutedly de- sired consummation l pray for you. t FREDERICK B. CLAUSEN, l President, Waterloo College. URING the past year there has developed a new interest 'W ' throughout the University, the love of good music. This new interest has resulted in the University Con- cert Series being voted for by the student body, and subscribed for by the students and the faculty members. The opportunity has also been given to listen to some of the finest recordings that it is possible to obtain, through the Carnegie gift to the University. This has reflected in no uncertain degree on the general musical interest. The Glee Club has done excellent work, and along with the University Crchestra, presented Bach's Peasant Cantata and the D Major Suite for Strings at the annual concert, the net proceeds of which were donated to the Red Cross Fund in aid of the flood refugees. The Huron Male Choir also contributed to the above concert and has broadcast during the past season on the Conservatory programmes. The University String Quartet has taken a prominent place in musical circles and is rapidly making a name for itself. To those of our members who are leaving the University we wish you C.-od's speed, and may you pass on to the younger generation the gift of music and the happiness of song. FREDERICK L. NEWNHAM, Musical Director. page 126