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IRKSIDf.X T lEoroutci I.MRiE, Graham & Comiwny, Printers t&9: ^ tljc tor onto ItnibcrsUB dlub OIF OTT.A-"MV.A. ADDRKSS HV F R x\ N K T . SHU T T , M . A . I'RKSIDHNT Delivered at the First Annual Meeting, in the theatre of the Nor- mal School, Ottawa, Thiirstiay, 26th April, 1894. ^YVXI'v night in December last a goodly \U number of Oraduates and Undergraduates of the University of Toronto resident in Ottawa, assembled in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, to discuss the desirability and the feasibility of banding themselves together by the ties of a club or association. That meeting was an enthusiastic and thor- oughly representative one, though, owing to unavoidable circumstances, there were several who were obliged to send their regrets. A full and free discussion was invited, and a very large proportion of those present availed them- selves of the opportunity afforded them to make known tlicir views u]ion the subject under discussion. There was a unanimous expression in favor of ort^anization. The usefuhiess of such an association was spoken of by many, and warm assurances of sup|)()rt came in from all sides, that augured well for the future of the proposed club. The speeches were spirited ; and though there was considerable chversity of opinion as to the exact basis upon which such a society should be formed and the objects it should include, all upheld that we of 'Toronto University liere were sufficiently strong in num- ber to make such an organization most desiral)le and practicable. It was {)ointed out that under existing circumstanc -s it was only by chance or the exigencies of business or social life that Toronto University men in Ottawa might come to know one another. It was further said, and with some warmth and vigour, that it was not right that those who ought to have so much in common should lose, for lack of organization, that feeling of fraternity that prevails or should prevail between the sons of the one learned mother : that there was much to gain by foster- ing a spirit of better fellowship among those who for four years had worked together, impelled by the same inspiration and who held dear the same associations. Then it was rightly urged that a sense of gratitude could and should form a tie between us a gratitude that sliDulil fill us with thank fuhiess for what our Ahiia Mater has done for us — a gratitude that should inspire us who have drunk so freely from her founts of wisdom — who have studied in her halls — halls dear with many a pleasant memory of pr(jfessor and fellow-student — should inspire us to do all thai in our power hes to further the advancement of that great educational work she is doing for our Province and for Canada. It was pointed out that there are many ways in which we can take a part — co-operate, as it were, in that good work ; and of them we shall speak more particu- larly shortly. It is only too true that, owing to one cause or another (sometimes, 1 fear, it is indifference or indolence), many of us, instead of progressing in those studies pursued for a while under such favourable auspices, allow ourselves to become busied with other things to the exclusion of those matters which not only should interest us but serve to store our memories, develop our critical and thinking power and mould our judg- ment. It is possible that the circumstances of life ate such with many of us that there is no incentive to continue the work so hapi)ily and more or less successfully prosecuted during our University course. In the formation of a club of University men, the hope was expressed that by emulation and the mutual help afforded, the smouldering embers of past tlesires to do — to learn— to pro gress — would he faiined into flame ; that thereby an incentive would be sup[)Hed to make oft- rei)eated draughts upon the inexhaustible store of wisdom the ages hold for all who conscien- tiously and persistently seek it. 'I'hese, then, ladies and gentlemen, are some of the reasons that were l)rought forward as tiivinti raison d'etre for a Toronto University ('lub in Ottawa — reasons which must be deemed by all to be, in the main, good and sufficient. A provisional committee was appointed to draft a constitution on the lines 1 have indi- cated and to report at a subsequent meeting, llie work was done — the meeting called — the report, after a few minor amendments, were adoi)ted and officers elected. This in outline is the history of the formation of the Toronto University Club of Ottawa. The value of the Club to its menibers and its [)robable usefulness to the University of Toronto must, I take it, depend largely on the views we hold of the functions of a university and of the advantages that shodld accrue from a university education. If our conception of a university is that it is simply an institution where the mem- ory may be stored with certain facts and theories in the Atts and Sciences — an educUional T establishment tliat, haviiiL? satisfied itsclt l)y a series of exaniinations tliat its students have ac(iLiired a certain iiKKHcuni of those facts and theories, grants these students a degree —then we miglit well leave it^ welfare- as we practi- cally do all other i)rovinrial educational institu- tions—to the care of thu i)roi)erly appointed authorities and rest conieni. Hut 1 know we all feel that a university hi higher functions to perforni than these, Ian lable as they are ui themselves — that the ^ niveniity o^ Toronto is something more to us than what might he understood by many to b-' me chief sch')lastic establishment in the educational system of our Province, though that sv>tem is held to be one of the most perfect extant, and is certainb' one of which we may be justly prcAid. It is true, as 1 know very well, that manv who i)roceed to a degree have no other motives than those I have just mentioned — that they seek to obtam (and that as (juicklv as possible) a certain amount of information of a marketable value that may readily ajid immediately be converted mto dollars and cents. We must all realize that tins application of utilitarianism to university work and curricula is something that cannot be indulged in to a large extent without endanger- ing to a large degree the I'.fe of that spirit which should be the motive power to all study — learning for the love -of learning irrespective of s the material recompense. It is important then that those who attend a university should be inspired with a desire to learn rather than that they should be induced to take their course from a wish to reap the privileges and benefits which the obtaining of a degree" is supposed to confer. If I have rightly diagnosed the case of some aspirants to academic honors, is it to be won- dered at that often we look in vain among our university men f;r signs of a broad, liberal (nil- ture — of clearness, conciseness and liberality of thought — ciualities that should characterize the truly educated man? The development and storing of the memory alone is not education, though some would seem to think so ; nor does such result in lefmement of thought or true mental culture. The acquisition of knowledge is in itself most commendable, but it is to be very much doubted if mere facts and theories ac(]uired but, if I may use a biologicnl term, unassimjlated, ever result in elevTiting and strengthening the moral and intellectuarnature of man, or, indeed, in properly training the mind. The years when one attends a universit • mark certainl)' the most receptive period of a man's life. It is the time when environment and intellectual atmosphere make the deepest and must lasting impression. Mental energy and I 9 I i I the power of concentration are then at their strongest. The student at college is surrounded by men with similar incentives and ambitions. If he chooses he may be influenced by men of great scholarship and refinement, by the thought of master minds. How necessary, or at least desirable, is it then that those who enter upon a university course should have high and noble ideals — should possess a love for learning for learning's sake — should be imbued with a great reverence for scholarship and rehnement of thought and character. If the undergraduate starts upon his course with such ideals, such lofty thoughts, such a great and a good aml)i- tion, then he may carry awav with him some- thing more than a mind stocked with facts and figures --something more than a piece of parch- ment, a title and a hood — something of price- less value — something that he could not i)art with if he would, for it will be a better self. It unused, mere book knowledge (no matter how well learnt) fades from the ni'emory in the course of a few years. The re-ults of a univer- sity training and life upon the mind and char- acter should be seen and be of value throughout one's whole future career. If it were not so, the time for many would be wasted. Save to a few who enter one or other of the learned and technical professions, the knowledge gained can be put to very little use in everv-dav Hfe. and it 10 is then to be doubted if it is of much commer cial value compared witli other classes of knowledge. We may enquire, then, very briefly, what are these qualities of such lasting value that the grad- uate should have acquired ? I would answer, first, he should have first learnt how to think and how' to work. He should have learnt how to think clearly, concisely, consecutively, logically. He should have acquired that strong power ot concentration of purpose and application which always, in whatever walk o' life, ensures success. He should be well grounded in first principles — have a thorough grasp of fundamentals. He should not only be "^cognizant of details, but be enabled to take a bird's-eye view, giving the various factors their right proportion, their true value, and so be able to place them in correct relation to one another. A strong and sound judgment, a developed but liberal critical power, a clear and unbiased mind, a certain refinement of thought— these (if he has rightly used the opportunities and the advantages that a univer- sity course offers), the graduate in some measure should possess. Many of us — nay, all of us more or less -fall far short of such an ideal, but it is well both for ourselves and for others to know what the standard of excellence is that marks tlie goal of the true student. It is only natural to "expect more from those who have „ II had opportunities, than from those who have not been similarly privileged. That this expec- tation is not fulfilled in a vast number of cases, should only lead us to look for the cause of the failure. It is possible that it partly lies in the system of education and examination in vogue, but it is certainly due in a large measure to a lack of due appreciation of the true functions of a university on the part of the student. But my address this evening should be ratlier of the functions of a Universitv Club. Let me ex[)and somewhat our objects. How can we as a society further the interests and welfare of our provincial university ? First, the very existence of the association will bring prominently before the people of the capital and the Eastern portion of the Province the fact that we have at Toronto such an insti- tution. This will incite enquiry, with the result, no doubt, of establishing in the minds of the enquirers the very high position she holds among American Universities. It will result, I feel sure, in a larger number of students attending from Eastern Ontario. Another way in which this club may be able to do good service for Toronto University is by attracting the attention and enlisting the practi- cal cooperation of wealthy citizens. Our University has of late years greatly extended her borders, but her income has not concomi- 12 tantly increased. As a provincial university she can never be distinguished for her wealth — like some of the more recently founded univer- sities in the United States— though we hope she may rise to great eminence by reason of the erudition of ' her graduates and the continued development of that principle of progress that so specially characterizes her whole educational policy. To what better purpose, I ask, can our rich men devote their money than by assisting the cause of higher education — in the estab- lishment of professorial chairs and the equip- ment of laboratories? The lasting j^ood to Canada that would be so done might easily be demonstrated ; and as an example of what such •Tcnerosity has accomplished we have a most striking illustration in the case of our sister university, McGill. May we not hope that in the years to come some may be found who — emulated by the unbounded liberality of the McGill benefactors — will come to the aid of our provincial university, that she may retain her place among the first— both as regards men and equipment— of American educational institutions. It is true that as a provincial establishment there should be no lack of funds to supply her needs while there is money in the provincial treasury. But we know, ne\ertheless, that she is now suffering, and that most severely, for ^ <. I i want of money, and we know, furthermore, that .she has applied in vain to the Government for pecuniary aid. I trust that in tlie future our corporate influence, with that of similar clubs, may be strong enough to unloose those i)rovin- cial purse-strings. If the University cannot have her own representative in the Legislature, cannot the graduates in large centres as Toronto and Ottawa and Hamilton, by means of associations of this character, bring a certain amount of pressure to bear upon our members of Parliament in favor of more Governmental aid? We are all anxious to see post graduate courses instituted, so that it will be no longer necessary for our men to goto John Hopkins andsimilaruniversities to pursue their studies. In providing the oppor- tunities to prosecute original research and inves- tigation, we do not wish to be one whit behind our American cousins. But at present the financial condition of the Uni\ersity is such that even its contemplation seems to be out of the question. 7'hen, we may be able to assist very materi- ally in the management and policy of our University by our voice and vote at elections for Senators. This is a most important matter, and in itself constitutes, in my opinion, one of sufficient importance to justify our existence. Matters- of affiliation and curriculum are of great ana vital interest to the welfare and true devel- 14 opment of the University, and we should see to it that the regulation of these interests is left with those who not only have the ability to think clearly and with foresight, but who also have the disposition and leisure to take a part in our Senate's proceedings. The affiliation of certain colleges and univer- sities with the University of Toronto that has taken place of recent years undoubtedly marks an advance in the right direction. The restric- tion of the degree conferring power — so long as a high standard of excellence of the central University is maintained and required — will tend to increase the value of the degree in the eyes of all. Nevertheless, I can foresee with this general affiliation the introduction of an element of danger. Unless great care is exer- cised to preserve a correct balance of power between the authorities of the affiliated colleges upon the Senate, undue, and more or less one- sided influence may be exerted upon the curricula, the standards of excellence and the examiners. And now a word or two as to the proposed benefit of the Club to ourselves. While we wish it distinctly understood that we have no intention of forming another literary or scientific society in Ottawa, nor in any way interfering with or absorbing interests at present enlisted in one or other of our excellent socie- >s