MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1947 VOL. XXIII—No. 11 LOYOLA COLLEGE, MONTREAL, CANADA 51s t CONVOCATION TODAY Some 'Characters' Of Senior Class

In case there are some not yet aware ot the tact there are many odd, bizarre and loveable charac­ nder the ters in this year’s Graduating Class, our happy task is to set down tor posterity some of the quirns and roibles of some of these Tower mustnous Gentlemen. f or example, we have Laurier With Paul Orr Official newspaper of Loyola College, Montreal, Canada. Published Harvey. He is probably the thrice monthly during the Academic year with the exception of January strongest “noomin’ " being here and May. Advertising rates furnished on request. Subscription rate: at The College. The bar bell boy Today marks the last time many of us will attend $1.00 per year, Authorized as second class mail by Post Office Dept., Ottawa. is always thinking up new ways Loyola, for after tonight the members of the class of ’47, to stretch his Longissimus Dorsi whether with the official degree or not, will graduate. At Editor-In-Chief or Gluteus muscle. Another odd such a time as this it has always been the custom of editors Paul A. Orr '47 gentleman is William Deuce Ken­ to strive to express a few of the sentiments which occur nedy who is strangely enough an­ Managing Editor to them, and to bemoan the passing of themselves and the other Science man. In his own Charles Phelan '48 words he is “ the flower of Cana­ good old days when men were men, and students were College Editor Business Manager dian manhood, and God’s gift to locked up in the library, where they could do no harm. Al­ Lome Shea *49 Larry Doherty Canadian womanhood!” Now tell though it is quite impossible for me to express adequately Adv. Manager Exchange Editor. such sentiments on this occasion, nevertheless I would like Don McNaughton us what can you do with a man Charles McCallum '50 like that. to try, dropping at long last the ‘Editorial We’ which has Sports Editor High School Editor Bob Boyle '49 ’ To switch into the Arts Division been plaguing this column for months. Derek Kearney H.S. '47 of the Class. We have Pat “Fox” Feature Editor It is impossible to spend eight years at an institution McAvoy. About his only “vice” Photography Editor Don Suddaby '50 such as Loyola without being influenced for the better. Rudy Dollfuss '50 Art Editor is smoking. Once he gets a cigar­ Frank McGee '48 ette to his lips or a pipe in his During these past eight years the college has grown in Science Editor Set-Up Editor enrollment to almost three times its size. I do not think it Bill Pelton '48 teeth he is a new man. As he Kev Reynolds '49 blows clouds of smoke in your too much to hope that during that time I have grown some­ Circulation Manager Ass't Sports Editor face you may get a glimpse of his what also; and what few redeeming features I might now Moe Malone '49 John GuteTius '50 face —smiling and aloof. Then we possess are due mainly, I think, to those men . . . professors Staff Writers: John Meagher, Jim McGee, John Walsh, Terry Murphy. have the irrepressible Champ and students alike . . . w’ho aided Loyola in its growth. Staff Photographer: Maurice Scarpellegia. Camirand. The best way to get The college during these past years has been rich in men Sport* Staff: John Meagher, John Pare, Dave Dohan, Earl Wynands, to know Champ is across the of great spirit, with an intense loyalty to the school and Dick Griffin. dinner table. That is where he a desire to improve it. That so many of their dreams have earned the Title he bears. come true, speaks loudly for them, and testifies also to the Then there is the unique Mario Gross. His flowing locks have a fullness and the richness of the past years I have spent here. "The Meaning Of Convocation” story all their own. He refuses time and again, despite the plead­ Recently there has been a tendency to compare the ings of Leo Salvati, to have his spirit existing here now with that of some years ago. That Traditionally the first few days of June mark Convoca­ manly mane Bobbed. As for Leo, I think is wrong. The ‘Good old Days’ exist more in the intro­ tion Time at Loyola. Each Year a certain segment of the he is the horse lover of the Class. spective minds of the older students than in reality. They He is supposed to spend every day seem more glorious to us because we were younger then, and student body known as the Seniors find that their hour of of the summer months out at the greatness, if so it may be called, towards which they have track petting and feeding his had the leaders of the school to look up to and admire. been aiming for four, in some cases eight years, has swiftly favourites. Gradually, as we grew older, and came closer to the positions of Seniors the glory of the name and our appreciation of our stolen up and is, indeed upon them. The day arrives and Going back into the Science Class we have “Dan” Danaher. surroundings lessened. But I do not think that the actual they find themselves set apart from others, their distinctive His specialty is devising “short­ spirit of the school has been lost. The societies are just Bachelors’ gowns marking their success for one and all cuts” for the draughting roomers. as active now, if not more so. Sports are on their feet, and to see as they file into the chapel for the Solemn Mass and But the only trouble with the the championships still come rolling in and debating hopes Baccalaureate Sermon. The evening finds them attending shortcuts is that they are usually are high for next year. Perhaps the Sodality isn’t as strong considerably longer than the con­ m appearance as formerly, but it is on the comeback trail, the Convocation ritual with all the trappings of academic ventional method. Another En­ and it seems firmly rooted in all the younger chaps coming recognition about them. They are objects of envy to the gineer is Gerry Flanagan. His job up. A year or two should see it on the top once more in its is the keeper of the door. He undergraduates, of inordinate pride to their parents, of handles all the notices and man­ proper place. The same romantic and heroic fire of old generous commendation from their professors and scholastic aged to build up a reserve of appeared on stage in ‘Hamlet’ this year, quite comparable Superiors. In writing about Loyola’s Fifty-first Convocation three or four days standing before to the glorious Days of ‘McBeth’ and ‘Who Ride On White distribution. Horses’. There has been lost, of course, a certain comradeship one salient point stands out from all the rest, discernible to We now come to the McGees. and community of interest among the students, but that is every eye. For Loyola, traditionally a Classical College with Paul and John (not related inevitable with greatly increased registration and a diversity a fine reputation for turning out Lawyers, Doctors, Teachers, either). Paul is the strong, silent of courses. No, I think that the spirit remains as high and Business men, Priests, all with the solid foundation of the type, but laughs at any old joke as invigorating now as in the years gone by; and that for you may happen to have. Paul’s classical Ratio Studiorum will this year graduate for the the younger men, particularly in the High School, those only passion is the City o f La- ‘Good Old Days’ still exist. I hope that I am right, for if first time a class of Scientists, Engineering Students, Mathe­ chine He will defend the honor of something of the glory and the spirit has been lost, then maticians and the like, whose background consists in the that ancient citadel to the last drop of plasma within him. John myself and my classmates are probably to blame. Ours was intense study of all the empirical and deductive sciences, or Red as he is termed, loves the the link between the small, closely knit group of the late blended with courses in Language, Philosophy and Apolo­ C.O.T.C, We are willing to bet thirties, and the larger one of the present day. We held getics. he would have become at least a the traditions, and if we failed in our efforts to pass them sergeant in that fine organization. on, then ours is the fault. The setting up of a Science Course in a College such Bob Fauteaux is the worrier of For me, the ‘Loyola News’ has typified the growth the Scientists. If there is no exam as Loyola four years ago was a great effort, accomplished of the college during the past eight years. It has grown on the schedule, he is worried that only by a tremendous amount of labour and by the confront­ there may not be a lab on that in size, in circulation and in staff, but it has always seemed ing and removing of many obstacles. The Science students ifternoon. Then he worries about to reflect the spirit of the school. Possibly this is because who will graduate bear a much greater responsibility than the maps, his own and the other there has always been associated with it the names of the their comrades of the Arts Course whose Degree’s repute boys’ too! But through it all he most outstanding men of Loyola during these eight years. has been well established in Fifty years. Upon the science grins and laughs these worries These men personified the spirit of Loyola and I saw in off. Tony Prillo is the Mathema­ the pages of the News not only the gradual evolution of men of the Class of ’47 a great many eyes will be cast, in tical brain of the Class. He order that by their subsequent successes the worth of the the paper itself, but also reflected there the changes, suc­ always manages to pigeon hole cesses and progress of the college. John Doyle, John Bray- Loyola Science Course may be determined. Stef, his long suffering class­ ley, Frank Higgins, Jack O’Brien and Russ Breen as editors, We do not know how these men will respond to their mate, and regales him with tales great task but we will not hesitate to prophesy that they of the latest theorem. and many others . . . each gave something very important to the News, because they gave wholeheartedly of them­ shall undertake it in such a manner as to completely vin­ Mario Pasquale and Warren dicate all the trust that has been placed in them. For four Brown make an interesting con­ selves to the work. Watching these men, and more recently being associated with some of them gave som ething very years they have taken what all admit to be a very difficult trast. Mario tries to outyell his course. During those four years the standards to which cohort and because of his unusual­ important to me, for they showed me what a true Loyola ly strong tenor wins out. The man should strive to be. It was impossible for me to live they have had to adhere have been far higher than in any editor of this tabloid, Paul Orr, other College in the country. They have carried more up to their standards, but It made me very proud to thipk is the one man in the class who that I, as editor, might form some link between them, and courses of a non-scientific nature than is customary for manages to get his picture taken Science students. In fact they have worked very hard and the men coming after. For there will always be a News, and with a pipe in his mouth. In fact, there will be many more great editors. Looking over the succeeded very well. The News salutes their success and if the pipe isn’t in there it isn’t offers the most sincere congratulations to the Science Facul­ an authentic Paul Orr photo. staff who did so much this year I am sure of that. Much to my surprise, I was made editor shortly after the start ty at this most significant period. Gorm Hanrahan and Jim Leahy are demon bowlers. When not of the year, but because of prior commitments with other If we have seemed to av/ell overlong on the Science men, societies I could take the position only on the understanding to the almost neglect of mentioning those who will receive rushing out early on Friday after­ noons to get in some pre-game that the managing editor do much more work than should an Arts Degree, we beg forgiveness and hope that in the light licks, they are rushing about the reasonably be expected of him. Charlie Phelan had that un­ of the situation such conduct will be understood. To this Smoker looking for a fourth to pleasant task, and to him goes a great deal of credit. To year’s senior class we feel certain we can speak for the fill out their card. him, and to the staff of this year who did so much, I can entire student body in wishing them the best of success, in Nelio Renzi has the distinction say only thanks and wish them ‘Good Luck’ ; for if they thanking them for their many contributions both as a class of being the only man in the Col­ have that, along with their proven interest and ability the and as individuals to Student Life at Loyola. We can but lege who has a tie which is rever­ ‘News’ will be more successful than ever before. express the hope that succeeding classes will be as deserving sible. We have heard about re­ The class of ’47 graduates today, and a few years hence of commendation and appreciation as is the class of ’47. versible coats and socks, but never C.A.P. (Continued on Page 6) (Continued on Page 5) Fifty-First Convocation To Feature Graduation In Both Arts And Science

JUNE 2, 1947 LOYOLA COLLEGE, MONTREAL, CANADA PAGE THREE Loyola's Hamlet- H. S. Elocution Winners Named Success In Retrospect Reverend Father Rector an­ nounces that Michael McManus, Over a month has passed since the Loyola Dramatic Society who recited “Toussant L’Overture” scored the greatest triumph of its history with its excellent produc­ by Phillips, is the winner of the Silver Medal for the Senior High tion of “Hamlet”. It happened that the last regular issue of the News School Division, and that Dino was published several days before the play’s opening, and this journal Narizzano, who recited “The Mon­ could only furnish its readers with a preconceived notion of what key’s Paw” by Jacobs, is the win­ the efforts of so many Loyola men would produce. That it would be ner of the Bronze Medal in the a fine play staged by very talented and competent people we could Junior High School Division. and did prophesy, but that it would be the recipient of such an Michael McManus is a student abundance of acclaim from all quarters, that it would surpass all in Third Year High “A” and play­ previous productions of the Society (no mean feat when one remem­ ed the part of the Queen in Ham­ bers "Yellow Jack”, “Who Ride on White Horses”, “Macbeth” and let. all the others), that in a city which had seen almost an overabundance Dino Narizzano of Second High ,‘C” is the winner of the Bronze of Shakespeare during the year it would arouse from even the most Medal for the second time, having reserved critics the highest degree of commendation we hardly dared won that same medal as a student hope for. in First Year High last year. Yet Loyola’s Hamlet did just* that, and running the risk that our own numerous critics will raise the cry again that our New Facilities Available News is ancient history we feel that we cannot allow such a suc­ For Autumn Opening cess to go unrecorded in this paper, however many have been Archbishop Charbonneau the weeks since its accomplish­ New Building Offers Many New Features ment. To add our poor comments to Next Fall, Loyola College and High School will throw open its Principal Guest Of Honor the glowing terms used by re­ doors with a new and graceful ease. Gone will be the cramped and harrowed feelings of a worried host who knows there is no room. viewers on the city’s dailies con­ For the new Central Building will be complete, and at long last Rev. G. Emmet Carter, Ph.D., Will cerning the performances of the the large student-body will have the facilities so helpful and even Deliver Address to Graduates principals and the efforts of the director would probably resemble essential in their education. adding grains of ‘salt to the sea. The fact was plain: Loyola needed more room. Room for classes Principal Guest of Honor at to be tendered a social at Rose- To Gerald McCarthy, ‘Hamlet and lecture-halls, for a library and reading-room, for study-halls and Loyola s Fifty-First Convocation mere Golf and Country Club by himself’, whose work deserves bedrooms, for a biology laboratory, for a gymnasium and showers tonight will be His Excellency Junior Class. more space than we can allot to and washrooms. Arcnoishop Joseph Charbonneau, this entire article, we can but By next fall, thanks to the new Central Building, those dire needs extend some inadequate expres­ D.D., who is well known as true — — — will no longer exist. iriend and supporter of the Col­ sion of our admiration. It is sim­ Fr. E. Lapointe seeming natural aptitude for that I But the new building does lege. The Archdiocese of Montreal ply too difficult to find any as­ pect of his performance to criti­ heartwarming role. [ more than merely attend to has flourished as never before Morning Speaker ^ needs; it improves Loyola. With cise. Joseph Roney as Claudius Bob Bulger was fine under his direction and the Arch­ an eye only to needs, the new was the epitome of kingliness, bishop is particularly noted for his Reverend Edward Lapointe, first player, and a riot as the building might have arisen cold Ijeing particularly good in his active interest in the most im­ Gravedigger. We note with plea- and utilitarian, a block of con- I.P., Pastor of St. Thomas More, soliloquy. Paul Orr’s many tal­ portant field of Catholic Educa­ sure that he received a special crete, adequate and practical, today delivered the baccalaureate ents enabled him to portray a tion, as was clearly evidenced in award as the best minor char­ but a blot on the landscape and most effective Polonius, while his mammoth Campaign of last sermon to the graduating class of acter in the play. Fittingly enough an ugly duckling amid the beau­ Bill Forbes’ Ophelia was an as­ year in the interest of this work. '47 and a large gathering of this award consisted of one tiful Loyola buildings. Happily, tounding success. Queen Gertrude No stranger to the College, Msgr. students and friends of Loyola in slightly used skull. We could go the new building is no such ugly graciously promenaded the stage Charbonneau has honoured us with the college Chapel. The mass was on to commend each player in thing. With its collegiate Gothic in the person of Mike McManus. his presence upon numerous oc­ turn but must, with all our more 1 lines, it blends well into the old- celebrated by Rev. Father Rector. The low resounding tones of casions. It will be well remem­ experienced colleagues of the er setting and brings new Father Lapointe is well known Henry Geeves’ Ghost rumbled up press, plead lack of space. The strength and beauty to the Loyo­ bered that it was he who sang to Loyola students of former from Pluto’s domain with won­ technical end of the production la grounds. A new concrete block the Solemn High Mass in the Col­ years, being a member of the drous clarity. Dave Dohan’s under Fr. Wardell, the lights would have been less costly, but lege Stadium last year during the student body himself in 1921. Born Laertes was praiseworthy in handled by Rudy Dolfuss, the the whole unified charm would Jubilee Convocation ceremonies. in Montreal, he entered the Grand every way, not least of which was staging by Chas Meredith and have been ruined. Loyola and all her friends will be Seminary here without waiting to his presentation with Gerry Mc­ his crew, the Props by Bob Du­ For the past year, the ground- well pleased that our Archbishop graduate from Loyola. As well Carthy of most realistic sword­ quette, the Wardrobe by Don floor has been used for tem­ has honoured greatly this institu­ as being curate for several years play. We feel that John Hilton Suddaby and Mr. Charette of porary classrooms off the corri­ tion by his presence here this at St.. Willibrord’s Parish in Ver­ should especially be singled out Mallabar, Calls of Carrol Laurin dors leading to the permanent evening. That he should assist us dun, he served for some time as a for his handling of Horatio. His gymnasium in the centre. These as Guest of Honour at Loyola’s member of the Montreal Catholic fine voice blended well with a (Continued on Page 4) first Science Course graduation is School Commission. He was named classrooms will be changed into a large biology laboratory, a particularly fitting since at the Pastor of the new Verdun Parish new and much enlarged college time of its inception some four of St. Thomas More when it was Message To The Graduates smoker, and handy showers and years ago the Archbishop was in­ established a short time ago. washrooms for the basketball strumental in overcoming several teams. Lecture halls will be on of the many difficulties which pre­ Robert Louis Stevenson somewhere tells the story of the main floor, and bedrooms on sented themselves at that time. Rosemere Scene the medieval swordsmith to whom the craft of making wea­ the next floor. On the third The Address to the Graduates pons was in the fullest sense of the word a vocation — his storey will be a music room, the will be delivered by the Rev. G. Of Annual Party role in the battle for the Right, the True and the Good. The librarian’s office, a reference Emmett Carter, Ph.D., principal of smith is pictured in his shop, working long hours tempering room, and the large library room the Jacques Cartier Normal For Graduates the steel to its maximum strength, making it fit to take with shelves for fifty thousand School, well known for his fine and hold the sharpest possible edge and point. Into the books and specially illuminated work among the Catholic Youth of Immediately following the Con­ making of each blade he put the accumulated skill of genera­ reading tables. This library will the city. As director of the Catho­ vocation ceremonies to be held in tions together with all his personal devotedness. And as he be as spacious as the ground lic Action Group several years ago, the College Auditorium this even­ floor gymnasium, and two worked at furnace and anvil he lived in anticipation the life storeys high. Two other large Fr. Carter became well known to ing the graduates and their guests Loyola men, and in his present of the sw’ord from the day a knight would crown his Vigil rooms have been assigned to will repair to Rosemere Golf and post of Newman Club chaplain at of Arms by swearing upon its cruciform hilt “to right wrong, fill long-standing priorities a Country Club for the annual room for student executive and McGill University his contacts Graduation Party which is do good and serve the King” until it lay upon the knightly with our Grads at McGill are committee meetings, and a room staged for them by this year’s tomb or perhaps broke in violent combat. The swordsmith for the Loyola News Staff. At numerous. Junior Class. The Music Makers tried to foresee every contingency, to prepare the native Loyola, classrooms and bedrooms Convocation ceremonies will of the Brothers Beauregard will strength of steel to withstand it. During the hours of ready­ follow the usual pattern this year, we always had with us; for the be on hand to make the occasion ing, the sword became to him an instrument of Providence. first time, we shall have long with Solemn High Mass in the a melodious one and will play He spoke to it, taught it the knightly Code of Honour, out­ Chapel in the morning followed dreamt-of facilities; an adequate from eleven p.m. until early morn­ lined its constructive role of serving justice, told it the library, an adequate committee- by the reading of marks of the ing. room, and an adequate News­ College in private session. The glories of the great swordsmen of all time and pleaded with The Junior Class would like to room. Indeed, the new Central Granting of Degrees, distribution it to render stout service to the arm that would wield it. remind all guests that the attire Building is a fulfilment of a of prizes and awards, together And when the knight came to claim it, to try it for balance is strictly summer formal, ex­ dream and an answer to a with the Address to the Graduates, cept for graduates, who are al­ and strength and sharpness, the smith, holding it lovingly prayer. Valedictory, Fr. Rector’s report lowed to wear full formal dress. to the last, would finally hand it over with the injunction The graceful Gothic steeple will take place at the evening cere­ All are urged that great care “to be a good sword” . that rises from the new building monies to which all friends of should be exercised in parking To you, my dear members of the Class of ’47, finishing is symbolic of the hopes of Loyola are cordially invited. Im­ the cars, so that the greens and your years at Loyola, years during which many have tried Loyola educators and Loyola stu lawns will not be damaged in the mediately after the ceremony the to help you prepare yourselves for time and for eternity, dents- Loyola hopes that those graduates and their guests are dark. years during which the Christian Ideal has been held before who pass through its halls — its you as the only glass through which you can “see life old halls and its new halls — will steadily and see it whole”, with the old armourer I can only grow in knowledge and wisdom Loyola Men of Ascension Parish — Remember the and grace, ever ready to face say prayerfully and sincerely: “Be good swords” . Father & Son Communion Sunday, June 8th. the world like Christian and Horatio P. Phelan, S.J. Christ-like gentlemen. of note. There was hardly a mo-1 LOYOLA’S HAMLET. . . . ment during that entire week Loyola News that Fr. McDonnell was not run­ Summer School (Continued from Page 3) one tends to take them for ning to a telephone, or attend­ Staff For 4 7 -4 8 and Tom Subrani, the work of granted. ing to the long queues that form­ various faculty members in dif­ In front of the curtain, manage­ ed at his door. On the night of Here June 29 Announced ferent fields are all things which ment of the box office by Fr. each performance he could be by habit have always been ex­ McDonnell and his lieutenant seen in the foyer calmly dealing The famous Summer School of The editor of the Loyola News pertly done at Loyola so that Ray Badeski is certainly worthy with myriad problems, adjust­ Catholic Action, directed by Rev. ing reservations and what - not, for the school year 1947-48, as Daniel E. Lord, S. J., which has and it will always remain a mys­ has been previously announced tery how he managed to seat in been a feature of the Montreal will be Charles Phelan, Class an auditorium with a capacity of summer for the past few years of ’48. Following are the chief eight hundred odd, far in excess will return again this year from members of the editorial staff of that number each night. At June 29 to July 5. In addition to who will be called upon to as­ any rate he succeeded in pleas­ sist him in his duties next year. ing everyone. We might mention the regular program followed in Managing Editor — Bob Boyle the Ladies of the Alumni Auxili­ other years with such success ’49, Sports Editor — Bill Pel- ary who handled the ushering, the school this year offers a ton ’48, Photography Editor — and Mr. John Meagher of Senior, night course for those who, be­ Maurice Scarpellegia, Literary the ‘Maitre de Maison’. W ith all cause of business, are unable to Editor — Terry Murphy ’48 this we are quite sure that many attend during the day. This Business Manager — Larry Do­ whose efforts contributed to the course, although shorter than the herty ’48, College Editor — Rudy success of Hamlet have been day time schedule, will have the Dolfuss ’50, Feature Editor — overlooked. So many took part same basic theme of the 1947 Lorne Shea ’49; News Editor — in varying positions that men­ sessions: “Mary, Marriage, The Robert Guimond ’48, Set-up Edi­ tion of each is impossible but Family and Your Life’s Work.” tor — Kevin Reynolds ’49, High let those whose names are om­ One of the lecturers on the School Editor — Fred Meagher itted from this piece realize staff will be Rev. Hector Daly, H-S. ’48. that their efforts with regard to S. J., of Loyola College, well the play however small or large known to all the students here they may have been are well for his work as Spiritual counsel­ appreciated. lor, and moderator of the religi­ "47 Years in Westmount" Our survey of the Dramatic ous societies throughout the Society’s production for 1947 has school. Father Daly’s topic will had one advantage at least, in be “ What in Youth Makes For SEE US FIRST FOR that it can look upon it in a Happy Homes.” purely retrospective manner. The Rev. William Byrd, curate of question “What made ‘Hamlet’ St. Michael’s parish will head the WATCHES the success it w a s?” has been Montreal committee of the S. S. well answered, we believe, by We have fust received an assort­ C. A., a position which he has ment of beautiful watches for two persons. Mr. J. G. Shaw of filled for the past four years with Ladies and Gentlemen. Water­ the Canadian Register asserted outstanding success. Anyone who proof watches included. that despite the excellence of is able and willing to accomodate Fr. Hanley’s direction, of Mc­ some of the many out of town Carthy’s interpretation of the delegates who are expected to OHM AN'S role of the protagonist, of the It Pays To Shop attend should get in touch with JEW ELLERS untiring and unselfish efforts of Rev. Edward Penny, St. Thomas WE. 4046 1216 Greene Ave. all the oast whose perseverance Acquinas Parish, Montreal. through seven months of re­ hearsal was so great and unfail­ a t ing, the magnitude of the ef­ forts of all others concerned, the craftsmanship of Shakespeare, it M. PHILB1N HARDWARE was still another factor to which COMPANY in the final analysis the triumph can be traced. Mr. Shaw says OVIDE TAILLEFER, Proprietor that primarily it was a Loyola play, produced by Loyola men WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF who throughout made manifest Carden Seeds — Carden Tools — Lawn Crass Seed DEPARTMENT STORE the true Loyola spirit. Fr. Han­ ley reiterated these sentiments I Gardenite Fertilizer — Manchester Plant Food „ at the grand banquet given by1 Creen Cross DDT Insecticides — Sapho Weed Killer the College to those who took Lawn Sprinklers — Pruning Shears — Crass Clippers, Etc. 865 ST. CATHERINE ST. EAST part in the production. It was, according to the director, to the — 3 STORES TO SERVE YOU — ever-willing, unselfish and cheer­ ful spirit shown by everyone at 4169 4860 1385 all times that “Hamlet” ultimate­ St. Catherine W Sherbrooke W. St. Catherine W. ly owed its success. (Near Greene) (Near Victoria) (Between Bishop We might well comment with FI. 2641 DE. 1145 and Crescent) W ork regard to these truths that in MA. 6219 the first place those who are fre­ L. THEMENS, HARRY POIRIER, ptus quently heard to comment that MGR. MGR. JOS. DALLAIRE, Mgr. the Spirit of Old Loyola is dead PHONE YOUR ORDER — FREE DELIVERY SERVICE are quite mistaken apparently. Thrift In the second instance we might well be forgiven if we observe = Prosperity editorially that it would be a great boon if such a spirit as was shown in the production of ‘•Hamlet’ should prove catching and spread throughout the stu­ dent body in such a way as to fire all the activities of the col­ lege with a fuel of a similar nature. Annual News' Banquet To Be Held, June 4th

The long frustrated plans for the Loyola News second annual banquet, have finally been com -1 pleted. It will take place in the Berkeley Hotel on the evening of Wednesday, June 4th, Present at the gathering will be all those members of the Loyola News staff who, by their work over the course of the past few months, have been judged by the editors to have warranted an invitation. It is estimated that there will be approximately thirty - five guests, and these will include Fr. Roderick McGilvray, S. J. the Moderator, and specially invited guests. The chairman for the eve­ THE MONTREAL ning will be Paul Orr, editor for the past year. Although some ’ CITY & DISTRICT short speeches are on the pro­ SAVINGS BANK gram it has been announced that Established in 1846 Mr. Orr, in a spirit of repression VERY SATISFYING and self-control never before ex­ Safety Deposit Boxes at all Our Offices hibited in the course of his eighth VERY NOURISHING year stay here, will definitely B445U BRANCHES IN ALL PARTS OF THE CITY not make a speech. 15 Eight Year Men Members Of Class Of '47

It is the belief of many, that the backbone of any class, group or organization, is the number of old timers who maintain the cus­ toms and pass on to the newer men the traditions of their times. If this is so then the graduation class of 1947, one of the largest groups to graduate in many years, is liberally supplied with no less than fifteen men who have spent their entire eight year course of studies here. These men, who were toddling and precocious students of first high away back in ’39 when there were only about four hun­ The shot above was snapped at the L.C.A.A. dinner last month dred students in the entire school and shows Vic Obeck, McGill Football coach presenting the H.S. and the cafeteria was badly Sportmanship Trophy to Frank McArdle. In the background L.C.A.A. is you r m t m crowded if more than five people President John Meagher may be seen holding the College Sportsman­ sat down at one time, are: Bob ship Trophy which was awarded to him. • The famous Cover-The-Earth Fauteux, Gerry Flanagan, Bill symbol on the paint container Kennedy, Brian Danaher and Jim UNDER THE TOWER... you purchase at your Sherwin- Leahy. All are members of the Williams dealer’s store is a sign science course. (Continued from Page 2) of the utmost surface protection The Arts men are: Bemie Gol- the only remaining memory of us will be a picture of an odd against wind, weather and wear! lop, John Callaghan, Lorne Cami- assortment of smiles, frowns and haircuts. But we do not rand, Hugh Kerrin, Paul Orr, Al­ really leave Loyola . . . for that is a spirit, and a way of \ 45-37 bert Boisjoli, Paul McGee, Cliff life which we shall always remember . . . those joy-filled w Malone and Patrick MacAvoy. days in the C.O.T.C., when all the sergeant-majors were only S h e r w in -Wil l ia m s Pa in t s five feet high, and every officer wore a moustache . . . the f i t time in second high we received the ‘Very Good’ cards in Fauteux New Conduct from Father Rector, and then two on each hand S.I.P.Y.O. Prexy from Father Prefect for being too boisterous in the audi­ torium during the ceremony . . . the philosophy professor who could defend a thesis and criticize careless driving on At a meeting of the Saint Ig­ natius Parish Youth organization the campus all in the same breath. Of such was the substance on Sunday, May 25th, Mr. Robert of life here for the past eight years, and it will always accom­ For Pauteux was named President for pany me, and long remain after other things have been the coming year. Bob is a mem­ forgotten. No, I don’t need to say ‘Goodby’ possessing these ber of this year’s graduating memories, nor even Good Luck. The spirit, and way of life class, and has been a student at that now exist here are Loyola; and are Loyola’s good Loyola for the past ten years fortune. She needs nothing else but these same happy Those extra two years were spent principles and men which made the years so pleasant and in taking an arts course in col­ Johnson Outboard lege before switching back to fruitful for me . . . under the tower. Freshman science in 1943-44. The retiring president is Gibby Haldane, the president of this Hinphy Named Alumni Head year’s Sophomore class. Bob will The Loyola Alumni Association ’ tion comes Paul Hinphy of the be aided in his coming job by recently (held its Annual General Class ~ of ’36. Chosen as 1st Vice­ William Kennedy, another mem­ Meeting at which officers for the President w as Paul Noble ’29 coming year were elected. To the while Bill Bradley ’44 becomes Motors ber of the class o f ’47 who has been named Treasurer. post of President of the Associa- 2nd Vice-President. Dr. John MacDonald ’35 was elected 3rd Vice-President. Phil 'Shaughnessy '40 will be Secretary - Treasurer and Jimmy Hayes ’28 is secre­ tary. HEY FELLAS! The Alumni Golf Tourney held and not long -ago climaxed with Al­ Stop in at the "Trenholme" for bert Rolland capturing the ho­ nours. Still on the agenda for the that between-meal snack. Alumni year is the Communion Breakfast which will take place at the College on the Morning of June Eighth. Parts MR. & MRS. "B" ARE BACK Motorists:— AND ARE ONCE AGAIN For your Automotive Accessories TURNING OUT THOSE SUPER Photographs;— MILK SHAKES. Visit All Equipment and Supplies Films Developed and Printed General Electric RENHOLME SODA BAR Appliances; — T* OPPOSITE TRENHOLME PARK Irons, Toasters, Clocks, Shavers O ’m e r R e t e r m Photographers;— ( j j p M O K n r k n a il

AUTOCAM Inc. ST. DENIS AT ST. CATHERINE 5899 SHERBROOKE ST. W. P. E. LeCavalier DE. 2946 GROCER & BUTCHER You will enjoy this tasty, nourishing W

Our efficient staff of clerks are always ready to fill your order from our complete stock of delicious food stuffs. VEGETABLE SOUP

We Offer A FAST Delivery Service

Made by the Makers of 6706 SHERBROOKE ST. W. HABITANT PEA SOUP TEL. DE. 3595 locker but just flooded it with buckets of water and chemicals no doubt hoping naively that the High School Highlights whole thing would either drown or swim away. Fortunately there By DEREK KEARNEY was a brain among them, so the door was at last opened and the A few days ago we were approched by no less a personage them fire put out. The only results the Editor who fetching up a groan (Compliments of Virgil, translation were a coating of chemicals over by Father Breslin) told us that this was to be the final issue of the every locker within range of the extinguishers and a few burnt NEWS for this year and that, here his voice sounded the very depths articles of clothing. of pathos, our editorship of the High School page would be terminated. And so we come to the end of So here we are giving our own personal valedictory'. First of all, to our successor Fred Meagher, congratulations and our last column for the year. We sincere wishes for success, next year. Fred, by the way, has shown have endeavoured to please every­ his ability throughout the year * one, which is impossible. Often and has been an untiring worker, be filled in, he might have sug­ through the year we have been always coming through on time gested several people whom he confronted by well - wishers who despite short notices and the would have liked to have made a have pointed out just what they thought was wrong with this large demands made upon his permanent part of Loyola Col­ “Oh you darling . . . How simply perfect!” time by other activities. lege. page. However, there are two Another man who certainly de­ A week or so ago a small fire sides to every question and often "Perfection . . . Check y/ ... As they say started in one of the lockers in someone else has suggested that serves credit is ’Gerry McGee who about Sweet Caps." submitted the High School Soda­ the rec. hall and no sooner was the reverse is true. We have at­ lity news and many other items. it noticed when several eager tempted to reach the so-called Gerry didn’t have the doubtful souls (There were about eight happy medium which often brings reward of seeing his name in of them) dashed off for extingui­ attacks from both factions. How­ print nor even having his work shers. Then the whole lot of them ever we hope that you will at least credited to his own name. started spraying every locker be tolerant of the things which SWEET CAPORAL CIGARETTES you considered to be mistakes. A word of appreciation is also within fifteen feet of the burn­ ** The purest form in which tohacco can he smoked" due John Cox who volunteered ing one with the hose. At first And so good luck in your several news items about Missa they didn’t even bother trying exams, and after that, happy activities. to open the door of the offending holidays! Among the High School Class reporters there is one boy who was outstanding for his co-op­ eration and willingness. He is Nobel Power of 2B. Nobel is a EATONS tribute to the spirit of his class. Well, now that we have scat­ tered laurels in all directions, on to the news, such as it may be. However much we may be tempted to write a few thumb­ a d d s C^ ^ su tn *t,er' nail sketches of some of the “characters” around the school - t o C a * 0 and we use the "word in its looser, colloquial sense — it is necessary to pass over the idea with a sigh WITH NEW COMFORT of regret, the libel laws being what they are and June being as THE TREND IN SPORTSWEAR yet a long, long way off. FOR MEN With a twitch of the eyelid — it may be hay-fever, we sit back and review the various things which helped add variety to the N e w jackets, comfortable to year. the last stitch. .. keyed to a new Yo-yos came and (Joy) went. casual life. . . Colourful sports Lena the Hyena had her day. For a time she was the most shirts with new life-of-ease de­ talked-about woman around Loyo­ parture . . . Sun-catching swim la. Hand painted ties and bow attire for the young in heart! ties were the next things to dis­ turb the tranquillity of school Hundreds of new hand-painted life. As a matter of fact they are suede ties, new slacks, new shoes, still disturbing it. Even now the with all the luxury of California tide of events moves to a new flood. This time it is bubble gum. itself! Put them on! You'll wear Since this commodity was a war them week-ending in casualty it was not available for the last few years. Now, however, the Laurentians, at the it is to be seen everywhere. Even pool, at the Yacht club, such cultivated gentlemen as at the country club. Gosta Sperling may be seen blowing to the satisfaction of They're synonymous their dear little hearts. As a mat­ with smart living.. . ter of fact Gosta has not drawn they're definitely in the line at just chewing the stuff, he has quite a little business in line with the new trend retailing it to the boys who have towards more leisure not succeeded in getting at a source of supply. living. The main thing of interest around the rec. hall is still the redecorating in progress in the old Senior and Junior clubs. Un­ til recently there was an opening in the wall through which any­ one who lacked a better way to amuse himself could stand and gaze to his heart’s content. Now, however, the opening has been A. Pullover “T” Shirt — walled up, so that the workmen ? styled in Hollywood by need no longer feel like fish in Catalina! Fine Ionig cotton an aquarium. One bright lad in cable stich design. Re­ J A C K E T 45°.? inforced seams. Hand- suggested that had he known looped waistband. Plain S H I PT 14 just when the wall was going to cream shade with yellow neck and sleeve bands. ------5.15 Eaton’s Men’s Furnishings, B. W alking Shorts— with slide Main Floor some-C haracters” fastener front and all ’round belt. Comfortable, casual to C. Two Piece Beach Suit by (Continued from Page 2) put you in a leisurely mood. “Catalina” — cool, colourful 6.50 cotton. Shirt in gay patterns. about a reversible tie. Which side Eaton’s Men’s Furnishings, Shorts are light tan colour is the better? Neither. Main Floor with slide fastener front and self belt. Suit 16.75 Charlie Meredith and Dick Ken­ D. Men’s Boxer Type Eaton’s Men’s Furnishings, F. Sport Shirt. Tailored nedy form the nucleus of the Swim Trunks styled by Main Floor “Catalina” of Califor­ with custom-like con­ Senior Boarders and what a nia. Made with inner struction. Hand-stitched J. “ California Corrals” nucleus. Along with Jacques supporter - - - 6.50 ediges. Fine rayon fab­ suede leather ties en­ Eaton’s Men’s rics in blue, tan and tirely hand-cut and 14.00 Marchessault the “Friendly Board­ Furnishings, goldtone, each hand-made with hand- er” they make a potent combo Main Floor Eaton’s Men’s painted Western motifs Furnishings, whether in studies or the horse­ 10.00 E. Bold Print Sport Main Floor Eaton’s Men’s play on the Flat. Shirt by Creveling of Furnishings, California. Fine cool H. Hand-Screened Real Main Floor Johnny Meagher, of the many cotton in multi-coloured Silk Ties—Bright and Meaghers, is the dude of the Class scenic patterns. Long colorful in the Califor­ K. In plain shades 7.50 sleeves. Small, medium nia manner. each 3.00 Eaton’s Men’s and his sartorial brilliance is only and large sizes. 8.00 Eaton’s Men’s Furnishings, exceeded by his rare good nature. Eaton’s Men’s Furnishings, Main Floor Furnishings, Main Floor Well, these are some of the Main Floor Seniors and there are many L. Tailored Collarless Jacket. Fine all G. Slacks by “Jackman.” Add a smart others we have failed to men­ wool cloths with hand picked edges new look to leisure. Beautifully tailor­ LIMITED and pockets, 45.00 Other models with ed in light weight, all wool fabrics. tion due to lack of space. All in T. EATON Cseason would Moose and his fellow officers the never open and Shag was really best of luck for next year. worried. But Bill Belisle put him The play is history now and straight and after that Paul had was, far and away, the best no fears. ever done at Loyola. It was also Paul Gervais is the New Presi­ Mme Blais wishes you In the last issue of the News the outstanding event of the year, dent of the College Flat. Good we caught up on many of the four football championships not­ luck to him at his new post but strange events which have been withstanding. Joe Roney who was unless he passes out more of those taking place around the College. the villain again this year, really green candi.es you can bet he However, we neglected to cover took his role seriously. For a won’t get any votes next year. all success in your exams one of the most important social week after the end of the play Since this is the last issue we events of the season, namely the he was mistaken for an old understand from our worthy editor, Senior Class Dinner and Clam­ man. This strange and seem­ Paul Orr, that we must reveal our bake. This grand fete took place ingly unnatural mistake was really true identity to the generous read­ and a pleasant Vacation somewhere in the vast expanses quite natural considering the fact ing public. Before doing so, how­ of the Queen’s Hotel and was, trom that Joe couldn’t get that white ever, we wish to apologize for the all reports, a complete success. make-up powder out of his hair. many errors and omissions we al­ One of the highlights of that Poor Leo Salvati was completely lowed. We are sorry, too, for the auspicious evening was the intro­ heart-broken at this sad turn of poor calibre of stuff turned out duction of Canada’s newest ton- events. He claims, not unjustly, and consider ourselves lucky to sorial artist—Mario Gross.^Mario, that he is the oldest student ever have such long-suffering readers. (Is there someone who still reads who is at present in the WLj-Med to attend Loyola. the hack page?) Although we are Class, decided to make the switch Paul Shaughnessy has been sure it is no surprise to anyone, in professions when he made a suffering the cruellest torment for great chemical discovery which he the past few weeks. Every time Mrs. Guimond’s little son, Bob, will now sign off wishing the best In all business transactio is you like to deal has elected to call Foam-O-Poo. those April and May showers This wonderful concoction has all come along Shag is hounded about of luck to all of you in the coming with RESPONSIBLE people — because you the washing power of suds, plus the lack of baseball games in the exams. the invigorating element found in get better service, better value. Our such well-known hair tonics as Vi- talis. The only drawback which knowledge and experience ensures your this powerful elixir is said to suf­ getting better insurance protection at less fer from, is a somewhat unpleas­ ant aroma! Mario’s first Montreal West Pharmacy cost than if you buy your insurance casually. shampooing experiment was car­ ried out on "Dan” Danaher, a lead­ L. H. BONNEVILLE, Prop. ing light of the Science Class. Sad to relate, however, Dan did not take kindly to the treatment. The next to enter the test was Leo Qedmcrvd s SKaugknessij “Pops” Salvati, but he, too, did not seem fully to appreciate the We Are Fully Qualified To Fulfil Your Life - Fire - Casualty - Marine tender ministrations of Mons. Gross. And as anyone who has Prescriptions And Medicinal Needs seen Leo can tell you, he is one URANCE person who could use a tonic such as Mario has developed. At last word, Mario, defeated but un­ Every kind — every risk — large or small daunted, is planning to open a shop near the Seville Theater. But don’t worry, he wouldn’t have the 20 WESTMINSTER AVE, N. 315 ST. Sacrament Street MA. 1273 nerve to change his name to Figaro. WA. 2727 Another of the members of this year’s graduating class who at­ tended this gala function waJs the famous connoisseur and playboy, William “Deuce” K ennedy. Deuce (he, of the yellow shoes), was seen beating Bugs Laberge with the SATISFACTION SINCE 1871 big end of a soup ladle. But Bugs ably defended himself and with the help of one of the waiter’s MONTREAL WEST HARDWARE trays (borrowed expressly for the occasion) finally staved off the CO. INC. most vicious assaults showered upon him. Laurier “Muscles” Harvey, the Loyola Strong Boy, managed to get in a little muscle tension prac­ tice by tearing some old telephone books in halves, quarters and "See Us For The Hardware And Paint You Need eighths. We understand that one To Beautify Your House" of these quarters (no halves) acci­ RCA Victor Records dentally fell into Champ Cami- rand’s plate and in the heat of the moment was inadvertantly de­ voured. We put no stock whatever in this theory even though Champ was heard chanting: Marquette, Elwood, Plateau, Walnut, at 33 WESTMINSTER AVE. N. DE. 4551 every odd moment during the next three days. Harvey, in high glee at this turn of events, murmured (mixing metaphors) “Turn About Our large stock and modern facilities guarantee is Fair Exchange!” Wonder whom the Bell tolls for ? you satisfaction when you visit W I L L I S'. The bowling league finally finished off a few fortnights ago and it was a fine, if not flashy season for the alley boys. The W e wish to take this opportunity to wish only official casualty of the year was the unlucky Benny Locke; he The Loyola News Editor and Staff a pleasant suffered a broken digit when he picked up a ball that was an ounce vacation. heavier than his usual missile. Speaking of Ben, almost all of his friends have decided to forgive him for the outlandish ties and WILLIS & CO, LimiTEK socks that he has foisted on them for the past few months. Don’t be too sure of yourself Ben, wait ’till H alifax — Montreal — Quebec they get a glimpse of those glam­ orous Paddy Green nylon anklets with the built-in “Adobe Hacien­ das” you recently threatened them In Montreal Visit Us A t with. The elections for the position of THE MONITOR officers in the various societies 1220 ST. CATHERINE ST. WEST have already been held and one of the big winners was Howie Printers of The Loyola News McCarney. Big Boy or Moose has really taken this honour to heart PLateau 9526 and is moving around the Smoker, 2191 HAMPTON AVE. going from group to group, telling anyone who will listen about the big plans he has for next year’s