PAGE EIGHT , g _ _. Fifteen Students Receive Graduating Diplomas From St. Dunstan’s University

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The Rev. Lawrence Smith Mem- orial Prize for the highest average in Grade XL. presented by Mrs. Margaret Smith, awarded to Lorne Driscoll.

lDDBESfi T0 GRADUATES

vRcv. A. A. MacAulay who ad-

the graduates after con- gratulating the students and the faculty on the success of the year's efforts wont on to refer to world conditions and their relationship to m: graduates. No one can but be- lieve the fact that the dark shad- ow of economic distress lies over the whole world at present. There is not a single nation enjoying a full measure of peace and prosperity. What is the cause? Some see ii. in the bankruptcy of capitalism That may be so. the speaker said. but most deep thinking Christians see the cause oi the present unset- tled condition in the exclusion oi

' God from the economic and educa-

tional life of the world.

Seventeen years ago there ended a war which was to end wars. one heard on all sides the theory that men and nations were going to strive together for a common good. yet, to deep thinking men, when the nations met in conference to establish the final articles of peace all hopes were dashed, for it was evident that God was not to be considered in the deliberations.

There were words of peace, but the philosophy was as pagan as ever. ‘Phe nations persistently re- fused to honor the God of justice. Today the results are evident in nations arrayed against nations and all piling up the instruments of de- struction. Ambassadors are flying from capital to capital trying to maintain security without appeal- ing to God for what they desire. Hence the dismal failure to restore to the world the reign of peace.

The only remedy is an immediate return to Christian principles and Christian living.

In regard to success Rev. Fr. MacAulay exhorted the students to dismiss from their minds at the outset the fallacy that true success lies in the attainment of riches. Wealth is all right. and has its place in the scheme of things but it does not enter into the highest conception of true success. After all there are few of the things that really matter that can be obtained with wealth. It can not buy health or respect. The highest success to which a Christian can aspire is in- ternal worth and excellency which in turn often bring as a reward a measure of wealth.

It is the duty ‘of everyone to cul- tivate and improve the talents be- stowed on him by his Creator,

Knowledge is power and so is wealth. but if the world is to be a fit place in which to live it must be ruled by men of noble character. whence comes the moral power so needful? It is not in the head but. in the heart. “Have a clean heart and harbor there nothing sordid or sinful and your road through life will be a high one," the speaker told the graduates.

It is a delusion of the world that by a man he becomes noble; that training will draw out the noble side and repress the mean pant in a man's makeup. Intellec- ‘tual training will help, but nobility goes much deeper. It would be as well to expect that a tree torn up and placed on the roadside to grow and blossom and bear fruit as to expect that the moral life separ- ated from the religious life should survive and flourish. There is no justice without morality, and no morality without God.

To the graduates going forth to ‘take their places in the world the ‘time has come to prove the value of the religious instruction received. "You have a wonderful field in this noble Dominion. and if we are wise enough to preserve zealously our heritage in the future this country will have more to do with the des- tiny of the world than many of the older countries," Rev. F'r. Mac- Aulay continued. He warned against prejudice and told the students to work shoulder to shoulder with every man who fears God and hon- ors the King. With so much com- munism. socialism, and general Godlessness it is the duty of Chris- tians of vmatever name to forget their differences and uni-te in a common course. ~

Although moral and spiritual suc- cess should have the first place on the program there is nothing to prevent anyone working for the highest temporal success. Refer- ring to ta factors contributingjc three. ability. youth, and , "- once. so far aiaibility goes one cannot be proficient in every fleld. but all are specialists by nature. 00d has given each person a work which he can do a little better than anyone ella. As to what lino of work to follow Rev. n. MacAulay told the students. "never enter up- on a career from any other motive but that you consider it your pro-

per place."

The _ t value M youth is that it i! ‘a time 0f lotion ls Old It is not

the , the same mistake twice." the mak-

A a - or definite aim u loo m Ability is of little use unlell it

yitallsed b? I noble ambition

wnuccmei-r Mrs-are all im- portant perhaps t greatest factor in och success 1r

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words to each of the graduates were. "be a man.” “It is true," he said.

a “that the world is a stern plaoe but

after all it is God's world. and if you strive like men you will have nothing to fear."

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Iwish tcektendto you allavery cordial welcome them, eighty-first eomme n‘. exercises of St. Dunstans. Orloe during each scholastic year you visit us to re- joice with "the students and faculty on the completion of the year's work. That visit, coming at the end of almost nine months of not infrequently irksome work, is duly appreciated.

During the past year the work has gone on in the usual quiet way and the results obtained, especially in the four college years, are very satisfactory. The addition o; Grade XII. to the High School course two years ago has fully justified the ac- tion then taken, as it prepares the student well to begin his college course with a reasonable assurance of success. If a student is to derive the full benefit that a college course 03ers him-and that should always be his objective-he must be well qualified to do the work that the course prescribes. If he is not pro- perly quallfied. work becomes a drudsery and the results obtained are invariably disappointing.

We are. however. confronted with a problem in the high school course which is not so easily solved. We find that many of the new students who enter here each year and who are from the records |. rated presumably qualified for the year to which they seek admission, gre very much handicaped by a lack of knowledge of even the fundamental Pfilwiples of English composition and grammar. These students ob- viously have had very little prac~ tice in composition and are come- quently working under a tremen- dous dissdvantage not only in the study of English but likewise in all subjects which demand a correct and lucid form of expression; while those who have not mastered the rudiments of Exiglish grammar are hopelessly at sea in the necessary study of the syntax of any other language they may take. This 1s a real problem which to my mind ‘can be solved only by a constant and inieliiflént drill in English compo- sition and grammar during the years of their primary education. We have been honored during the pestyearby avlsitfmrillls Excellency. Most Rev. Andrew Oas- sulo. Apostolic Delegate to Canada and llewfoundland. He brought with him the paternal greetings of His Holiness and left with us a keener Billlwciation of the neces- sity of christian education. especial- ly owing; these wars ‘ofunchristisn thousht and action. ' " Since our last convocation two members have‘ been: added, ‘to the faculty. The Rev. Dr. Ellsworth, who oomplewra three year course in science at thebathoiic ‘Univer- sity of America. and m. Clarence gunlvgi. a. a. who was the leader

WW8 gradual. class joined thenaffin 5 “,1”; Pleased to state that both have sn- tered into their work with enthus- iasm and are ‘meeting with evident success. a The senior year of the college course a a. rather one. The many activities incidental to Q1. lege life. which are altogether apart fmn study. must claim a consid- embifi Dortionof the ‘time of those senior students upon whom the m- Sponsibility of such activities is" placed. I am pleased to state that the mern‘ o of this you’; pm“- ating class have worked well and are, therefore. deserving of our con- gratulations upon thc successful termination of their studies at St. Dunstans. Faith and science have been your motto-with faith always first. May faith, both divine and human. so lacking in the world to- day. always have the precedence, and sucoes will be ultimately yours. 0n my own and on their behalf, I wish to extend sincere thanks to the Rev. Father McAulay, for the ex- cellent farewell advice he has given them. ,

I wish to thank also the donors of prizes and, in particular. His Honor, the Lieutenant-Governor. whose magnificent donation to the prize list has been a great incent- ive to a superior quality of work amongst those "who are class lead- ers.

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‘Tls Excellency Bishop Olullivan congratulated the graduates. the “ and the‘ “‘ onthe

scholastic year.

The college is keeping up the rep- utatlon of the past. and it might mtrzrbesafelysald tobegetting

The vision of the founders over eighty years ago was that all bran- ches of learning go hand in hand -with religion. They also visualized an institution which would be of service to the‘ people and saw a time when the worth of the Col- lege would be appreciated by the Reople 1M directly connected with‘

"rile drew: are being reclined. The timesaree '

successful o-mplction of another

future.

His closing word to the graduates was to make service their watch- word, and give the best they had to God and their country.

Dellluie His Honour LL-Govemor DeBloi:

after congratulating the Rector, the ‘ lty. and the students refer-

LL-Gov.

St. Dunstaxfs University, His Grace

ma Mater but also to his native province, His example is one for all the graduates to emulate, al- though it is not given to all to at.- taln such an exalted position. There is no reason for anyone to be ash- amed of his position in life if he. is serving faithfully and well.

To the graduates Governor Dc- Blois quoted the words of Victor Hugo. “Short as life is we make it still shorter by the careless waste of time." He advised them to write thewords not only on the wall of their bedroom and study but in their heart and mind. There is nothlnl? to prevent a man or woman from becoming a success if good use is made of time and possibilities. Success, however. cannot be meas- ured by the accumulation of wealth or by some achievement which hen- efits one only, it is deeper than that. So far as being of service to the country goes, there is no better wav of showing patriotism than by being true to the four great insti- tutions-the church. the home, the school and the college.

Other Speakers

Hon. G. Shelton Sharp. acting premier, spoke briefly. He congrat- ulated the faculty and graduates and expressed the opinion that the great work that st. Dunstans Uni- versity is carrying on will help make this great country greater. Mr. B. W. LePage also referred to the splendid work of the college and referred to some of the famous men who had studied there-

Mr. B. R. Holman representing Mayor Kormedy conveyed the re- grets of His Worship at being un- able to attend. He congratulated the graduates and faculty. "Char- lottetown is proud oi St. Dunstafrs- University and has every reason to-

as men like Rev. Dr. Murphy and men of his calibre are at the head of the institution," m. Holman stated.

VALEDICNRY

Read by Louis F. ltfonaghan at the Commencement Exercises, May 28, 1935

Today the Qraduaies of St. Dun- atan's welcome your presence on vrhat a for them a verymomentous‘ on, Several years ago." "fired .~with enthusiasm for greater lmow- ledge. we enrolled here. even then looking forward in pleasant inti- cipation of the day when we would sit on this platform, perhaps for the last time together, to take our departure forever as students of this hallowed seat of learning. But now that the day ‘has arrived we find a tinge of sadness coming over us. as we realize thart the many happy hours and the pleasant as- sociations must now end. These Eighty-First Commencement Exer- cises serve to warn us than. we have lingered long enough within the sheltering walls of our college, and that now we must put our know- ledge to practical use in the world and live in conformity with those immutable principles with which we have been imbued.

But all is not sadness on fills parting day. When we reflect on the splendid training we have had as students here we may justly hold up our heads and look forward with confidence and optimism to the future. Only too well each of us knows the untiring efforts and sac- rifices made by others in quest of knowledge. If we can be assured that we have availed ourselves of all the opportunities placed at. our disposal, then we may reasonably hope that. if our past work is any criterion of what our future will be. a fair measure of success must in- evitably be ours. To some of us graduation will mean the further- ing of our education in a higher institution. to others the beginning of the actual struggle for a liveli- lhood it may be, we

. Whichever should always keep in mind

red to a distinguished graduate of’

Arohibishop MaoGuigan. who has‘ brought honor not only to’ his Al-

be and will continue to be as long»

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now itude which we know we can ‘repay. You have ways patiently endeavored to imbue» us with such virtues and qualities as would make us men '0! character You have continually sacrificed your own in- terests for our well being, and have always had our real happiness and welfare at heart. Your constant purpose was to inculcate in us the first principles of purposeful, res- ourceful. creative and independent thinking and to make us mode gentlemen byword and ‘ . Above all you have tried to inrpress IIDOn us the ‘fact that eu is only a means to an end and that the training we receive at college is of value only in so far as it has prepared us to lead noble and use- ful lives; moreover, that while knowledge of itself is of use. yet whet vou-ase is of much more im- portance than what you know. To you we pay our last homage before we depart and express our sincere- gratitude.

Tn the general public which ‘s represented here today by such a large number it is fitting that we express at this time our apprecia- tion of the great interest it has al- ways manifested in educational ac- tivities. Your presence here today implies us with confidence that our past work has not gone unnoticed by you and that you will follow our future activities with the deepest concern. We trust you will always grant to our successors the same measuxeof assistance and encour- agement that you have so faithfully given to us.

But there is a section of you to which in particular we would ud- dress our remarks. The parents of many of us are assembled here on this closing day oi our college course. Their presence is a, source of‘ joy to us. for we feel that the happiness that they will experience "at this hour will reward them in some small manner for the labors of self-denial and the marry sacri- fices they must have undergone to

hope their expectations in us will not be without fulfilment and we‘ fender to themour loving gratitude. Fellow students, sooner of later, the hour will arrive when you too- will be standing where we are now standing taking a last farewell of all your associates. Meanwhile learn to be proud of your college and ap- Dreoia/tc all the efforts and sam- fices the faculty is making in your behalf. Bcnlember that should you fall you drag your "Alma lilfater down with you and should you rise and triumph you raise her in the estinaatiqn of those who know you ' ‘children. Your limited num- ber q blGEQybu to get the benefit of ; "personal supervision which» jsdenied to students of’ larger universities. We who ‘are leaving exhort you not to squander your time away in frivolities but to apply yourselves assiduously to all the tasks that confront you. 1n this way only can you be a credit

. t0 yourselves. your parents and

your university. . _. Classmatesythe long awaited day iof our graduation is at hand. Hith- ._erio We have met and coped with loony Odour problems together; but 310w ‘We must part and face the cruel reaiities,,of_ the world, each one for lf- Many or us will be active citizens. Lei: us then know our duties as members of our respective communities. Pro-eminently it will be our duty to study the problems of our community and contribute to their solution. We must not he indifferent to the difilcultles of gov-

ernment and the masses in

especially in these days when there is a pressing need for men of strong character and firm convic- tion. To society we owe the duty o! noble living and to our colmtry we owe that love which will de- mand oi us often the sacrifice of material welfare for the common

good.

Finally let us always uphold the honor of the collqe which nur- tured 1B and the class which we formed. The friendly rivalry in the classroom and on the campus, the well-meant satire, and the witty sallics. in which we were all in- volved at one time or another, will always linger fondly inmem y. And so. regarding the past with satisfaction and the future with confidence. let us bid each other a fond-Jarewell.

I nMothers Value this Oil-blath- ers who know how suddenly croup may seize their children and how necessary prompt action is in apply- ing relief. always keep at hand- a supply of Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric Oil. because exmrience has taught them that thLs is an excellent llfeDflration for the treatment _ of this ailment. And, they are "wise. for its various uses. render it a valuable medicine.

make this day ours. We confidently m

l $311k P. E. I.

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The total amount received from patients was 840,581.44 against $40.834.83 last year. In l-le of $8,597.l1. The average number 0f patients per day was 52 u against 44 last year, an increase of}. The total patient days 18,897.. on in; crease of 4.166 days over last year. The total ‘cost of free patients fig- ured at our ward rate of $1.50 wll,

should be at ouiqcost per patient

that we gave treatment to patients who were absolutely unable to pay to the extent of $15,100.00. Further of the item accounts not paid during the year, $11,558. There is probably at least 50% of this that will not be paid. but the great ma- jority of the people who owe this amount are doing the very best they can to pay as much as pos- sible. Notwithstanding this great increased amount of free work and in spite of the fact that all our fixed income consistinl of Gov- ernment Grants, City Grants. and interest on - Endowment Fund amounting to over $7.500 his!‘ 110W to be taken to interest on the bond issue, still we are glad to NWT‘? that we" havapaid all our bills and have a credit balance of 8415-15- We would also ask you to take no- tice that the proceeds of the col- lection which we put on last fall in the city and country and which amounted to $2.408. has been um! making payments on outstanding accounts pertaining to the build-

g. We are sure that the public must be well satisfied with this,

of the ‘ TtaL for IP11“ has just-closed, but in ‘fairness to ev we’ must warn yeu the‘ ltistoomuchtoexneetthatwe will be able to ofmtinue to make ordinary revenue and nditure

izing equipment, causing scale corrosion. The amount of already dome by the coma

studylur" trouble and Protecting the and while we- have not fully de-

seemf-iliiw ettingt 1t muillm": time t pu l! 6Q that will remove the trouble will mean a capital expenditure of not less than saooo to cam. and flue. will undoubtedly have to be faced during the coming year. conse- quently there is no doubt but that your trustees will be oblidvd to as! the general public for a much larger general collection this fall than was given tous last year. While tho government 811m '0 hospitals in this Province is small compared to what hospitals re- ceive from governments and mu- nicipalities in all other parts of Canada, still what we d0 Ht ll I very great assistance to us, and no doubtwowlllgetnloroasgeneral conditions improve. The hospitals belong to the public of shin Prov-