Villanova University - Belle Air Yearbook (Villanova, PA)

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Mon . Pierre M. Amu. a graduate ol the Universities of Heidelberg and Geneva, joined the VHIanova faculty in 1866 as an Instructor in French and German. He left the College In 1903 because of Illness and died at Vakke de Zlntalaoa. Mexico, in 1904. of Lansingburgh, N. Y., preached the Jubilee sermon, and predicted even more progress for the future Villa- nova than had bse.n effected in the past. At the time of the college's fiftieth anniversary, the Augustinian community consisted of only forty-five members: sixteen priests, ten professed clerics, and five novice lay brothers. There were ninety students, fif- teen in the ecclesiastical and seventy-five in the col- legiate dspartment. In July, 1894, the Rev. Charles McEvoy was suc- ceeded as president by Father Francis J. McShane, the change concurring with the election of a new board of directors and the enlarging of the faculty. Under Father McShane further emphasis was placed upon the scientific department and new and improved equip- ment was obtained. However, it was during the administration of the Rev. Lawrence Delurey, who succeeded Father Mc- Shane in 1895, that the greatest strides were made. In 1899 work was started on the new college buildings and a new monastery. The task of excavating for the new monastery was begun April 26, 1899; masons be- gan laying the stones on the day following. The foundations for the new college building (the present Th Vlllancran first made an appearanco in January. 1893. a a monthly literary magazine. William I. Parker, '93 was it Hr ' editor. The Villanovan suspended publication in 1898 alter it filth volume but returned in 191$. still a literary magazine. It staff was composed chlofly ol members of the Literary Society, which became part of the Martinelli Lyceum after the rornthly's collapie. r « 3 ,S?J ‘ 6 VeU. WV 50 SO. 00 M . •• 1 . «uj. i — —; rt , (•«, w • [U.J •••• a-H .hh 00 iS, 2A • 2,7.0° l5 ° vo .0° V.T .o° l5t-55 t 51 • 55

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 rom 1892 to 1917 Villanova moved with the times and began its modern expansion with the beginning of the twentieth century, the age of production. Educational machinery was geared to match the pace of the technological age that capitalism was fostering. Villanova observed its Golden Jubilee very im- pressively. The academic celebration took place on Wednesday, June 21, 1893, with Archbishop Ryan pre- siding over the occasion in the presence of many prominent members of the clergy. The religious cele- bration took place on Sunday, July 2, 1893. The Rt. Rev. Thomas McGovern, the Bishop of Harrisburg, cel- ebrated Solemn Pontifical Mass and Vespers. This was the first time in the history of Villanova that such services v ere held. The Rev. F. X. McGowan, O.S.A., Above: The Rev. Francis J. McShane. President of Villanova from 1894 Ic 1895. was bcrn in Ireland in 1845. came lo Villanova in 1888. and was ordained in 1872; ho died in 1932. In hi brio! administration he did much to onccurago the expansion of the col- lege's scientific department. Right: Na mistaking the popularity of bowlers and high shoes among the collego youths at the turn of the cen- tury.

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1892 l 1917 These studonts had lo maintain residence at the collogo lor at least one year to be eligible for dogrees. medals, or other honors. This picture was probably taken on a Wednesday or Saturday afternoon or on a Sunday when studonts were froo from classes. Ory K N . vi i{ if [ vi i f [ cLmL Juil SJU. { I. ( (X lUC i trvu j T M- CrtcL IT, Li UAj asi. o U' u(x Uu2) £ajjL Above: This cheer was probably used first at baseball games, since varsity fcotball was not extensively played until 1894. Right: Campus life was somewhat different undor the more stringent regu- lations of former days. One such rule ferbado a studont from receiving books periodicals, or newspapors from hir parents: anothor required him to pre vido his own knife, fork, dessert spoon, and napkin ring. Felix McCabe, an old college character, who was first employed by Vlllanova to do odd jobs about the campus in 1872. davlng his picture takon was one of his pet delights. ILLANQVA 60LLEGE. 13 I ULiGS. 1 Students must not go into the Convent unless by special per- mission of the Vice-President. 2 All must rise in the morning without delay, and, when dressed, each one must remain by his bed until the signal is given to leave the dormitory. In ease of sickness students should report to the Prefect, when they will receive any needed attention. 8 No absence from meals, or tardiness on such occasions, is allowed without special permission obtained beforehand.