The Los Angeles Loyolan, Volume 1, Issue 3 - May 20, 1920

m THE PUBLIC EYE Vol. 1. No. 3 _ LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1920 Price 5 Cents SENIOR : DEBATERS : BANQUET Annual Event Held Last Night At Christophers A gaiXaffair MAJOR M. N. FALLS INSPECTS BATTALION R. О. T. C. COM PETITION DRILL HELD The air Was permeated with ex citement. Hurrying to and fro abou the great corridors werp messengers bearing last minute instructions. An atmosphere of preparation and expec tancy had risen up Within the college All possessed an appearance of eager anticipation. Word was flashed from room to room — “The district military inspector is here” — “Exhibition and competition drill in half an hour” — “For your class reputation and for the honor of Loyola” — In an instant their manliness and spirit was aroused. Every boy was out to win — to win first of all, added laurels to Loyola's splendid crown as an honor R. О. T. C. unit — and then if possible to secure the coveted an¬ nual prize to the company most pro¬ ficient at drill. Intense silence — the shrill blast of a whistle — the Major's signal— Adju¬ tant’s call— and the impressive drill had begun. The inspector, Major M. N. Falls, proceeded to inspect the ranks of the battalion, every man statuesque at attention. Major W. M. Rains, R. О. T. C., was then instructed to direct the exhibition. The batta¬ lion was divided into three parts.1 “A” Company was ordered to proceed in extended order drill. “B” and “C” Companies to perform with physical exercises, and “D” Company instruct¬ ed to continue as in close order. Terse commands and a multitude of military tactics Were executed with a rapidity and precision that provoked many and treasured laudatory remarks from the inspecting officer. During the progress of the competition, he spoke of Captain Higgins “as being a fine young mart, with plenty of Confi¬ dence in himself,” of Captain Dono¬ van “as an able and competent leader With a very promising future as an Offlicer,” of “the proficiency of ‘B’ (Continued on Page 2i Col. 3) LAST YEAR’S FACULTY SCATTERED It is of iterest to everyone to know where members of last years' faculty are at present. Some of them have literally been sent to the four corners of the earth. At present we find them located in various plaees, some in the East, and some in Europe. No doubt many of them would prefer to remain in California, but like their founder, who* was a soldier, they go where they are sent. Fr. Maher, last year's Vice Presi¬ dent and Principal, whom many An¬ gelenos will remember as a public speaker, an<F particularly on account of his plain, comprehensible lectures on Philosophy, is at present located in Los Gatos, Cal. Mr. Vaughn is in Spain, in the pic¬ turesque little “city” of Ona. Mr. Butler, the moderator of the Senior Debating Society last year, is in Eng¬ land with Mr. Shepherd. Mr. Ivanco- vich, who last year taught the Senior High and coachedx the Varsity base¬ ball team, is completing his studies in St. Louis. A WORD ABOUT OUR ARTIST It is with no little pride in our hearts that we extend the congratula¬ tions of the students of Loyola to Mr. Theodore Hosinski, the staff car¬ toonist. All who glance at our “Art Titles,” will not fail to recognize the talent displayed by this future George McManus. One of the CINDER'S staff reporters was fortunate enough to gain an interview With Mr. Hosinski recently, and in so doing was able to draw him into, a conversation as to his plans and ideas. Our first impulse is to announce immediately some of the things the artist has planned for future editions of “The CINDER.” Upon second thought, however, it occurs to us that a Surprise of -this kind, would bo much more effective, and .gratifying to our readers. So then prepare yourselves for some very pleasant surprises in the Cartoon space of the “CINDER.” The fifth annual banquet of the Se* nior Debating Society of Loyola Col¬ lege was held last night at Christo^ pher’s. The work of the organization for 1319-1920 was thus brought to a close. It was indeed the most success¬ ful affair of its kind in the history of the Society. The banquet hall was ar¬ tistically decorated with American flags blended with the College colors of Purple and Gold. The banqueters promptly at six thirty o'clock, the hour appointed, entered the spacious dining hall. From that time until the closing address by the worthy Mod¬ erator Rev. Joseph Crowley S. J., the true California spirit of hospitality prevailed. Old acquaintances were once more renewed, and new acquain¬ tances made among the active and honorary members. The Society was indeed fortunate and greatly honored by the presence of Rev. Henry Welch, S. J., President of Loyola College, and Mr. Albert I. Whelan; S. J., founder and first moderator of the Society. A splendid program of speechmak¬ ing was had following the banquet. Mr. Leo Aggeler was toastmaster. After extending a hearty welcome to all, he presented to the gathering the Presi¬ dent of Loyola College, our beloved Fr. Welch, S. X, whose words of en¬ couragement were eagerly absorbed by all present. Mr. Vincent C. ‘ Hick- sen followed Rev. Fr. Welch, S. J., and spoke of “Our Society of the Present.” The toastmaster then introduced One to whom the Society owes all credit fpr its existence; Mr. Albert I. Whelan, S. J. Fr. Whelan eloquently pictured the “dark days” on Avenue 52, when the Society was yet in its infancy. He spoke of the obstacles and trials met and admirably overcome by the char¬ ter members out at* the “Little Uni¬ versity on the Santa Fe.”# The next speaker Was Mr. Adam P. G. Steffes, who told of the rapid advancement and progress the future has in store foi the Society. The worthy Moderator, Rev, Joseph Crowley, S. J., then closed the regular program, vigorously ex¬ horting the members to continue on untiringly their efforts for a greater Society. Following this, several of both the active and honorary members were called upon to say a few words and all acquitted themselves with great honor. The Senior Debating Society of Loy¬ ola College is just one of the many realizations of Fr. Whelan's motto “Progress.” It was on the afteronon of October the tenth, Nineteen Hun¬ dred and Fifteen that Fr. Whelan with a small group of students gathered in one of the humble classrooms on Ave¬ nue 52* scarcely fifty feet from the Santa Fe tracks and the first meeting (Continued on Page 2, Col. 1) JIMMY WOOD ENTERS MESSENGER SERVICE Jimmy may be seen at any hour of the afternoon delivering packages for Mr. Serr. The only trouble with Jimmy’s job is that it interferes with Jimmy’s classes, but Jimmy worries not. No doubt this is because he figure^ that he can not do both at once and of course school isn't nice, Mr. Serr's business has so increased in the last few days that he had to conscript two able bodied men hi the persons of Fergus Devlin and Mr. Krack. They returned forty minutes late. A happy vacation was enjoyed the rest of the afternoon, as per orders.