75 years ago...
1935
Historic Baltimore District
 26 Postulants Robed; 17 Brothers Profess Vows
On September 7, 26 postulants received the Robe of the Christian Brothers at Ammendale. One of these young men is still alive today! He was born Patrick Joseph Phillips, became Brother Gabriel of Mary, and is known to all today at Brother Patrick Phillips.
On September 8, 17 young Brothers professed their First Vows, having received the Robe one year and one day earlier.
(Bulletin of the St. La Salle Auxiliary, Ammendale, September 1935, pp. 12&13).
West: Largest US Catholic HS
Classes resumed at West Catholic HS with 60 Brothers living and working there. One source described West at the time as "the largest boys' [Catholic] high school in the United States."
(Bulletin of the St. La Salle Auxiliary, Ammendale, September 1935, p. 13).
Brother Joseph Dies
On September 17, Brother Edmund Joseph (Beere) died. During his career, Brother Joseph was the Director of Visitation Parish School and Community in Philadelphia (1907-1913), and also served as the Director of the Community at Ammendale for six years. One source noted that Brother Joseph "was esteemed by all who met him."
(Bulletin of the St. La Salle Auxiliary, Ammendale, December 1935, pp. 23-24)
Historic New York District
Cyr de Brant a Gifted Musician
Brother Anthony Cyril, teacher of Chemistry at La Salle Academy (2nd Street, NYC), is a noted composer of classical music and was given favorable publicity in a September 1935 publication. Formally educated at the Pius X School of Liturgical Music and the College of Fine Arts at N.Y.U., he operated under the name of Cyr de Brant and has turned out numerous scores which have been played over New York City radio stations, and local choirs have frequently rendered his compositions. He currently (1935) directs the Glee Club at La Salle Academy, and some of his musical compositions have been performed at Lasallian events in the New York District.
(The St. De La Salle Auxiliary, Aurora, Ontario, September 1935, p. 70).
45 Brothers Robed in Barrytown
On September 5, 45 young men received the Robe of the Christian Brothers at Barrytown.
(The St. La Salle Auxiliary Bulletin, Barrytown, September 1935, p. 13)
Brother Victor Named Provincial
On September 30, Brother Eliphus Victor was named as the new Provincial of the New York District, succeeding Brother Cornelius Malachy (1932-1935), who has been relieved for reasons of health.
(St. La Salle Auxiliary Bulletin, Barrytown, December 1935, pp. 19 and 25)
Historic Toronto District
Brother Cyril Celebrates 50...Under the Weather
A Toronto District publication of September 1935 reported that Brother Melanius Cyril (Reynolds), former Principal of De La Salle Institute (Toronto), was celebrating his 50th anniversary as a Brother. Because of ill health, he was reassigned to milder climates in the USA. He was the principal of St. John's School (Paterson, NJ) and St. John's School (Orange, NJ), and reportedly introduced basketball as a school sport to the city of Philadelphia.
(The St. De La Salle Auxiliary, Aurora, Ontario, September 1935, p. 65).
D'Arcy McGee Big Success
D'Arcy McGee High School (Pine Avenue, Montreal) has set and maintained an unusually high record of academic success in the McGill Matriculation Examinations.
(The St. De La Salle Auxiliary, Aurora, Ontario, September 1935, p. 69).
310 Boys at Oaklands
On September 17, the enrollment at De La Salle Oaklands stood at 310 boys, of whom 25 were boarders. Brother S. Alfred (Director) and Brother R. Joseph are in charge, with Brother Philip responsible for the boarders. The boarders pay $465 per year, which amounts to $40 per month for board and tuition, $6 for [illegible], and a $2 registration fee. This year the boarders wear an Oaklands blazer.
(The Annals of De La Salle Oaklands, p. 46).
100-Year Old Oak Tree Falls
At St. John's Industrial School, a huge oak tree was felled behind the shop buildings; the tree was said to have been over 100 years old. Some of the Brothers recalled the picnics and outings under the oak in days gone by.
(Annals of St. John's Industrial School, p. 158).
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