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This week our column could easily be dances in preparation for the Junior Prom tei-med a trilogy. What happened before, which is to be with us in a short time. what took place while we were away, and The basketball team continually found the the activities of the first two weeks back light angle of the loop and trounced every­ should be recorded. All of these are nimier- thing that threatened to pass Conroy and ous, as eveiyone knows granting he read the Dahman. The Detroit game was evenly papers during the holidays. played until the Irtsh found the basket in One of the greatest achievements of the the second half and then proceeded to walk school year took place the week end preceed- swiftly away with the contest. The hocky ing our departure. The University Theatre team did well in their joiuiiey over the made its first appearance in what proved to countiy with the exception of the Yale and be two really fine presentations. Prof. Pliil- Harv^ard games. lips play "The Fool of God" was desei-ving Joe McNamara's Football Review found of all of the compliments which this writer an eager campus awaiting its arrival when heard from the student body. The actors it was issued shortly after the vacation. This portrayed the characters in a way that has is an unusually commendable review of the long been absent on the Notre Dame stage past season with excellent write-ups and pic­ and which is seldom seen in such perfection tures of the football men. Frank Doan be­ behind any college footlights. "Lord Byron" sides being the associate editor contributed from the pens of Norb Engles and Jack an article about Father O'Hara which should Graham was a worthy successor to the Phil­ be read by every Notre Dame man. lips pla.y. Those who witnessed these two Les Grady carries the announcement that performances should be thoroughly enlight­ the next issue of the Juggler will be the ened as to the literary ability of Notre Dame Hoosier Nimiber and will be ready the last men. days of the month. Distinctively blue sta­ During the holidays the Glee Club invaded tionary also conveys the news that writtten the East, the basketball team continued its and art contributions are necessaiy and that merciless attack on the Big Ten representa­ tomorrow will be the last day to hand them tives, and the hocky team played in Chicago, in. New York and Pittsburgh. Sometimes we The announcements for the Junior Prom, pause to wonder just why the men who rep­ which is to be held the eleventh of next resent Notre Dame in all lines of endeavor month, are fast making their appearance. should not be termed Traveling Irish. Never­ The committees ai'e listed in the pages fol­ theless, we have always imagined it an edu­ lowing in this book and carry the names of cation in itself to travel and see cities and some men who should put over one of the meet people as our men do. best junior dances the university has ever The Glee Club tour, arranged by Andy seen. Mulreany, proved to be the best yet accord­ The Scribblers and Wranglers continue to ing to those who made it. The men broad­ follow up their respective efforts in the liter­ casted in New York, met Coolidge in Wash­ ary and oratorical channels. The poetry ing-ton and even braved the enviromnent of contest held by the Scribblers drew a large Pittsburgh. The Singing Irish found living numbei- of contributions from the campus in tuxedos anything but a hardship and it bards. Announcements of judges and win­ was even hinted that they attended several ners will be made in the near future-—^W.H.L. 390 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC

UNIVERSITY THEATRE'S DEBUT Graham, the composer, was at the piano. The three characters carried their parts very Once more dramatics have come to the well. The music to an extent was unique in fore at Notre Dame, but this time under the style, it embracing some of the modern ten­ administration of a stabilized organization dencies of the art. The production was un­ which is bending- its efforts toward the su­ der the musical direction of Professor John perlative advancement of the arts at this in­ J. Becker and Elton Crepeau of the School stitution. The "Universitj'- Theatre" is an of Music. amalgamation of all the activities of the university which are devoted to the drama­ If the initial performance of the Univer- tic and allied arts. It operates as a clear­ sitty Theatre be used as a criterion, we may ing house for student plajnvriting, produc­ be assured of some very excellent produc­ tion, scene design, costuming, as well as for tions in the future. The program for the musical composition, orchestration, and 1926-27 season of the University Theatre stage presentation. The University Theatre includes three other large productions: a is under the patronage of the President, the complete musical comedy in Mid-Winter, a Veiy Rev. Matthew J. Walsh, C.S.C., and Post-Lenten presentation of three original under the faculty supervision directed by the one-act plays \^'Titten by students of Mr. Rev. J. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C. The Exe­ Phillip's Play writing Class, and in June an cutive Committee comprises Rev. E. Vincent elaborate historical pageant picturing the Mooney, C.S.C, Director of the Players story of Notre Dame.—c.R. Club; Professor F. W. Kelly, Vincent Pa­ gan, and Thomas Mills, Production Direc­ PRESIDENT TO TOUR EUROPE tors; Professors John J. Becker and Joseph Rev. Matthew J. Walsh, C. S. C, President J. Casasanta, Music; Professors Clarence E. of the University, leaves this evening for an Manion and Charles Phillips, Scripts. extended tour of Europe, which will cover The premiere performance of the Univer­ some months. While abroad, Father Walsh sity Theatre was given December 17 in ob­ will visit the Holy Father and will also make servance of the Seventh Centenaiy of St. a study of the European universities of Cam­ Francis of Assisi., "The Fool of God," a bridge, Louvain, Oxford and Heidelberg. He one-act dramatic idyl by Charles Phillips, is expected to return some time in May. was presented by a very able cast. John W. Cavanaugh in the role of Pietro Bernadone, and Lester C. Grady as Francisca, Berna- The university's most recent progress in done's son, performed in a professional man­ building and maintenance has been the new ner that is deserving of commendation. Both "hall" that was recently erected in front of of these roles were difficult to porti-ay but the caf. It has not been christened as yet both men presented them with exceptional but it has been open for public inspection skill. John Leddy as the leper, Roscoe Bon- and, incidentally, for business since before jean as Scribe the servant, and James C. the holidays. At first, it was rumored that Roy as the Bishop of Assisi, are deserving of the new building was to be an autograph praiseworthy mention. The acting through­ stand in order to enable students to have out the play plainly manifested the degree their meal tickets autographed by the fresh­ of precision with which Professor Kelly man heroes as they came out of the "caf." coached the players. But some one let the story out and so we The second part of the program comprised are passing it on to you. It is the new a lyric drama in one-act entitled "Lord By­ news-paper stand. It will be open at every ron," written by Jack Graham and Norbei*t hour before and after meals." Besides carry­ Engels of the class of '26. John P. Butler ing a full line of daily papers, it will sell all sang thte role of Lord Byron, Doris Mc- magazines, stickers, post cards; in short; Kowen the role of Mary, and Ulysses J. every article that its big brother in the Main Rothballer the role of the Duke. Mr. Jack building has for sale. THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC 391

THE HISTORY OF MUSIC CLASS edge of what our contemporaries are really J. A. B. accomplishing is concerned we are extremely unversed. We have spent a lucrative hour The class in the history and appreciation in the appreciative study of Madame Butter­ of music has thus far proven aggreeably sur­ fly, La Travuita, and the Unfinished Sym­ prising. The free and unconventional char­ phony of Shubert. We have discussed Gersh­ acter of the class, the informal method of win and his Rhapsody in -Blue. We have covering a subject which would become bore- gained some insight into the difficulties some if handled too stiffly and technically,, which confront the modern artist. We have the opportunity afforded to discuss music for the large part discussed various phases and exchange opinions, all combine to make of music as the topics came up, when time­ this class a pleasure rather than a duty. If ly and interesting. We have learned to more classes were conducted in this manner, think of music as an expression of life. Most the cut system would become even more un­ of us have raked up the necessary money necessary than it is now. somehow to attend some one or another Considering the study of music from a worthwhile musical presentation. journalistic standpoint, as I do, a technical In these ways, our appreciation of music exposition of the subject would be worse has grown; has been fostered and guided than useless. Neither I nor the public who into the right channels. In the study of the may or may not sometime read my "stuff" is history of the art, we have necessarily piu-- interested in technicalities. But if from this sued a more definite academic plan. Re­ class I acquire some ability to appreciate the search is demanded, papers are assigned. good in music; if I am enabled through this Even the driest facts, however, are made in­ study to differentiate between that which teresting, and eveiy subject discussed is deserves praise and that which desen^es con­ brought before the students in its relation demnation, I will be in a position to write to history, aesthetics, art and life. From journalistically of music. These things I my viewpoint the class is entirely successful believe can be acquired only through the in inculcating that broad grasp and appre­ method we are now pursuing. ciation of music which it is intended to Thus far in this course we have touched teach. lightly and broadly upon many phases of music. We have not by any means entirely neglected the technical phase—^we have ob- NOTRE DAME MAN IN BOOK sorbed certain fundamental definitions, learn­ "The Crucifix," a story by Joe Breig, edi­ ed of scales which we did not know existed, tor of the SCHOLASTIC and a student in the touched upon basic theories of music, and college of Journalism, has been included in had explained to us intervals, harmony, a volume of short stories published by iiie counterpoint, form, instrumentation, pitch, Grimes Publishing Company of New York. etc. But more particularly have we dis­ The volume is the outgrowth of a contest cussed music broadly, from the viewpoint of held by the Features-that-Fit Syndicate of the relation of modern music to that which Boston for Catholic newspapers of the we have been weaned upon, and from vari­ United States and Canada, with the purpose ous other viewpoints. We have exchanged of uncovering Catholic literaiy talent in opinions concerning the effect of material­ America. From the thousands submitted, ism upon art. We have been allowed and forty-two stories were selected and published urged to think for ourselves. in book fonn. The volume is entitled "Step­ Very particularly have we considered ping Stones to Catholic Classics." Breig is modem music, learning first of all what the only Notre Dame man represented in the modern music is—^that it is not the product book. The story is based upon an actual of Whiteman and Berlin. It has been rather happening within the experience of the startling to find that so far as any knowl­ author. 392 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC

f3R0WNS0N CPIRISTMAS SMOKER RE- ciation of splendid service rendered by Mr. A7IVES OLD SPIRIT AND IVIEMORIES Barber he was presented with a beautiful fountain pen by members of the team. All traditions of Bro\vnson Hall were re­ Co-stai-ring with the Brownson Hall Or­ vived and many new ones made at the Yule- chestra was the Bro\\mson Hall Glee Club, tide Smoker held in the Brownson Hall made up of the following members: Frank Recreation Room Wednesday evening, De­ Hetreed, Thomas Kerrigan, Robert Dewald, cember 18th. The Yuletide smoker was the 'James Leahy, Walter Bernard, Leo McAloon, second to be held this school year and ac­ • Jerome Parker, Paul Farmer, Joseph Butler, cording to the number in attendance and the Jerome Reidy, James Cooney, George Rihm, program, was most successful. [iarold Tuberty, Wilham Clear, and Thomas Brownson Hall boasts of an orchestra. Ferriter. No prophet would go wrong who And the orchestra proved a real attraction would prophesy that in the years to follow in the evening's entertaimnent. Several many of the singers of this Glee Club will numbers were given, all of which were well wdn a place on the Notre Dame Glee Club. received. Members of the orchestra are The songs rendered included the "Tinker Robert Cooney, Rockwell Lindsley, Martin Song," "^Oien the Red, Red Robin Comes Reidy, Edward Franck, Paul Farmer, Leo Bob, Bob Bobbin' Along," "Hike Song,'^ and McAloon, and Arthur Gallagher. "Victory March". A number with Thomas Brother Alphonsus, Rector of Brownson Kerrigan as soloist was unusually well re­ Hall, formally opened the program with ceived. "Christmas Greetings". As those who for years have learned to know and revere Broth­ Several boxing bouts were real hits of the er Alphonsus well know, the remarks were evening. The first was a three round bout filled with the thoughts of Christmas and all bet^veen E. Vaughn and L. Krem. This was that Christmas means. Brother Alphonsus followed with R. Lindsley and E. Nickel as then presented IMr. Thomas Barber, a former light weights giving a fine demonstration of Brownsonite and a graduate of Notre Dame. the pugilistic art. M. O'Keefe and Conway Mr. Barber volunteered his services this past in the feather weight class provided the third 3'oar to coach the Brownson Hall football bout. However, the bout of the evening was team. Mr. Barber commended the team a four man affair. Four boxers all securely highly for their splendid work. He expressed blindfolded were turned loose at the sound the great pleasure it had given him to work of the gong. Such a fight! Shouts and en­ with men who showed such a splendid spirit couragements from all sides were sent out as of co-oi>eration and loyalty. He cited the a blinded boxer struck out viciously at a examples of many illustrious sons of Notre would-be opponent, who found nothing but Dame who have honored their Alma Mater the great open spaces to resist his thrust. Or bp the records they have set in athletics, all funnier still was the expression on the face of whom were loyal members of Brownson of the boxer who planted his first into an Hall. Among these was John Weibel, who iron post supporting the ceiling above. It won a berth on the varsity team in 1924-25 was only when all four men had exhausted because of his work upon the Bro\\Tison Hall themselves and they reposed in the center team. Weibel did not play on the Freshman of the ring in a dignified group that the "kid teams. Tom Lieb, now assistant coach at of the street" calls a "dog pile" that the Wisconsin University, whose record at home referee sounded the gong and called off the and abroad in the Olympic games is well fracas. known, was a member of Brownson Hall. Mr. McShane gave a fine demonstration of The record of Paul Harrington set just last "buck and wing" dancing that scored highly. year is another notable example of the type Mr. McShane kindly responded to two en­ of men that have built up the ti'aditions of cores. Notre Dame and Brownson Hall. In appre­ Men of the Boy Guidance Department THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC 3J

gave an interpretation of several Ojibway members. An attempt will be made to have and Sioux Indian dances that proved educa­ Mr. Macready Huston address the Press tional as well as entertaining. Mr. Lester Club and all others interested in writing at Pflwelling appeared for the first time in an about three o'clock on next Wednesday. interpretation of the Ojibway Horse Dance. Editor Bill Blemtt gave the weekly as­ IvTr. George Neylon presented a most pictur­ signments to several members, which assign­ esque figure in a "Long Hunter's Dance". ments, when written will constitute the news This dance is one of the few historical dances letter to be sent out by the Club this week. portrayed by the real Indians on the reser­ The meeting closed witth the announce­ vations. Charles Angione ca*i well be ment that the members will be notified dur­ classed a star for his portrayal of the Sioux ing the week of the whereabouts of next war dance and he was most ably assisted by week's gathering. —J .A.M. Mr. Charles Ducey, who was likemse well received. Mr. Neylon played a few of the FOOTBALL REVIEW APPEARS good old fashioned melodies on the "mouth organ" or "Harmoniky" that called for an It has been the custom at Notre Dame to encore, but because of his retiring nature he publish each year a review of the football could not be induced to respond to more season. Those who have charge of this work calls. A piano solo of popular selections was bear quite a large responsibility upon their Tendered by JMr. John Cody. Mr. Wilham shoulders, for this chronicle of the great l^Iurphy gave a vocal solo of Harold McCor- collegiate sport, as played at Cartier Field inack's famous "IMacushla". Irish songs al- and other well known arenas of the pigskin, Vva5\s strike the heart in a tender spot but is the history of the most consistently good Mr. Murphy's splendid rendition of this fa­ football played in America. mous favorite was especially effective. In­ Joseph McNamara, the editor of the Re­ stead of responding to an encore he was view, has not failed in his trust. This year's assisted by Mr. Cody and Mr. Pierce in a trio Review is one of the finest in the history of of an old-fashioned ballad entitled "Take Me the publication. The art work is excellent, Back to the Garden of Love." the articles interesting and well written, and The smoker was ended by a real "feed"' there are several special features contained. and a generous supply of cigars and "Overlooking the Season," by WaiTen Brown cigarettes. No man left the hall that even­ IS very amusing, and "I Went to Notre ing without a sincere hope that the next Dame," by Wallace, is another article which L'rownson Hall Smoker would follow soon won om* admiration. after the arrival of the happy cherub who The editor and his aids have reported the calls himself 1927. games in a hvely, interesting manner. This same style characterizes all their work. Every good football team desei-ves some PRESS CLUB MEETING tribute, sometliing to keep known their deeds The Press Club held its first meeting of upon the gridiron. The "Season Review" of the new year Tuesday at 12:30 P. M. Pres­ 1926 is a fitting tribute to any great team. ident Mark Nevils opened the meeting by The editors deserve congratulations for they reading a number of letters received from have produced a fine publication to keep Catholic newspapers in various parts of the alive the memories of a winning team. countiy which are being benefited by the —J. B. Press Club's new news service. The papers have promised their co-operation to the or­ ganization. Announcement of the 1926 schedule re­ A discussion of the advisability of holding veals that an old union has been broken for a weekly luncheon meeting on the campus the Northwestern Wildcats are not to be followed. Mr. Nevils proposed the idea, played in 1927. Schedule difficulties broke which was approved by a majority of the the hamiony. 394 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC

K. OF. C. MEETS gusto and did not cease their, belaborings Grand Knight Bob Irminger of Notre until knocked out by exhaustion. Sandwiches and coffee followed close after Dame Council, 1477, Knights of Columbus, P started his band of Knights off on a crusade the battle royal. There were as many kinds of the new year at a meeting held Tuesday of sandwiches served as there were battle evening, January eleventh. The meeting royalers. Grand Knight Inninger closed the was held in the Council's chambers in the meeting with prayer. The next meeting of basement of Walsh Hall. the Council will not be held until Februaiy first; it was pushed back another week be­ Grand Knight Inninger pointed out that cause of the semester examinations. ! the year 1927 augurs good omens for the members of and the society K. of C. No. 1 —L.R.M. • is the symbol of 1927, and, according to the science of numerology, it presages great INSTRUCTOR AT YALE achievements and startling developments. The appointment of a fonner Notre Dame Number 1 represents power, progress, and man, Hariy McGuire, '25, to an instructor- unitj'-, mth singleness of purpose. ship in English at Yale University has just "If the indications of numerology run been announced. In view of the fact that true to form, and despite that fact," said McGuire has not yet completed his second 1A Grand Knight Irminger, "we may look for year at Yale, the appointment is unusual. He a picnic, a dance, and great achievements of will talce up his duties as instructor in Feb­ this Council during the year." ruaiy. The announcement of this appoint­ i K. of C, in numerology, is represented as ment comes at the same time that Profes­ follows: K-2, 0-7, F-8, C-2. The total of sor Baker, director of the Yale University these figures is 19. Add the figures 1 and theatre announces for early publication Mc- 9 the total is 10. Strike off the cipher and Guire's new play "Yella," which was pro­ the final result is 1. The same applies for duced last spring by the Baker class in dra­ the year 1927. matics. The oNtre Dame man's play is one Lecturer Howard Phalin, during his time of four selected as the best of the recent in the chair, requested the members of the output of Prof. Baker's students. society to submit suggestions and criticisms ff While working at the advanced course in Sf-*" to him, either in person or through the dramatics at Yale, McGuire continues his Council's box at the Post Office, relative to writings in verse, as is witnessed by the re­ innovations in entertainment and refresh­ cent publication of three of his poems in ments. He confessed that it was rather dif­ the new "Colorado Anthology," just issued ficult constantly to de\dse new forms of en­ at Denver. Two other poems of his appear tertainment and varied kinds of menus; and in the 1926 "Anthology of American Maga­ I assured the members that any suggestions zine Verse" published by W. S. Braethwaite or criticisms by them would by him be at Boston. greatly appreciated. He announced that the basketball team was sedulously girding their, loins for future conquests. It was hinted CLUB SECTIONS TO CLOSE at that all recruits for this belligerent body Shortness and conciseness is the spice of a will be welcomed with open arms. note emanating from the offices of the Dcmie M The members at the meeting later in the of '27 to the effect that all clubs, sectional evening were regaled with an, honest-to-good- or otherwise, which are interested in Dome ness battle royal among six prospective Jack representation should communicate with m Johnsons, Sam Langfords, Joe Gans, Tiger John C. Tappeiner, of Lyons Hall, before Flowers and other famous pugelists of the Wednesday, the deadline for the club section. same race. The participants in the battle An extension of the deadline will be out of royal slammed and banged one another with order after that day.

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JERSEYITES TROT sions" prove it; and the—Club dance was Social New Jersey upheld a link of the more than partly responsible for that. successful chain of Notre Dame Christmas dances at the Hotel Robert Treat, at New­ PROM COMMITTEE BUSY ark, 'on the evening of December 27 in such Februaiy eleventh is the date, the Palais a manner as will leave a pleasant chain of Royale Ballroom the scene of festivities, and thoughts in the minds of all those who at­ the Junior Prom the occasion for dragging tended. the Tuxedos from the atmosphere of the There were approximately 200 couples mothballs. there, with the addition of those who pulled All this is by way of saying that with tthe one-eyed Connolly act; usually to be ex­ the announcement by President Maurice pected at a collegiate affair. And they Conley of Chaiies McCarthy as general danced amid the arranged elaborateness of chairman of the Junior Prom, plans are un­ a cabaret-like effect to the Ben Bernie inter­ der way for making this occasion bigger and pretation of jazz from his second string or­ better. chestra. No orchestra has been decided upon as Grey suede purses were for the girls; yet, but some of the best bands in the coun- pieces of Army goal posts were for the boys; ttry are being considered, and "Turk" Mei- with the usual K. K., of course. That the nert, chaimian of the music committee, affair was a charming success need not be promises something good along this line. broadcast through the splash of printers' Personnel of the committee follows: ink for there were those present who have Charles J. McCaithy, general chairman. already unwound their usual after-holiday Tickets—^William F. Brown, chaii-man, yams. That should suffice. Harold P. Reynolds, August M. Grams, Al­ Richard L. Novak was the general chair­ len Tehan, Joseph E. Enrightt, Louis F. man of the event. The remainder of the Buckley. committee consisted of: Jerry Froelich, Jack Decorations—Joseph V. Doran, chairman, Wingei-ter, Gerald Griffin, Robert Huetz, Louis J. Carr, Chester Rics, John D. Igoe, Carl Zwigard, John McLaughlin, Leo Charles A. Homer. Hughes, Anthony Ceres, Charles McCarthy, Reception—John P. Smith, chairaian, Rus­ Jack Cosgrove, George O'Brien and San Col- sell A. Riley, Charles F. Walsh, Francisi P. arusso. Creadon, Edward A. Walsh. Publicity—Richai'd L. Novak, chairman, CLUBS ACTIVE DURING CHRISTMAS Richard L. Phelan, Walter H. Lajnie, John E. Cariin, William H. Ott. Somewhere in our study of English liter­ Programs—^Arthur L. Denchfield, chair­ ature we came across the following sentence, man, Paul G. Tobin, John C. Tappeiner, "I too have not been idle." This seems to Robert T. Sti-ickle, Conrad M. Ochoa. have been the motto of the numerous city Music—Dorotheus M. Meinert, Robert E. clubs during the Christmas vacation. Kirby, John C. Sheedy, John J. Wingerter, As the "sessions" gather in Lyons, Sarin Paul J. Brady, William P. Dowell. and Howard, the chief topic of conversation Arrangements—John F. Frederick, John is the big dance. All of the organizations W. Cavanaugh, John E. Chevigney, Bernard gave one. The Chicago Club claims the E. Zipperer, Burton E. Toeppe, Joseph E. greatest Christmas dance in the history of Morrissey. the organization; the New Yorkers put over their annual success, as did all of the clubs Ward Leahy of the class of '26 visited old from the Atlantic to Seattle, and from New friends at the University Sunday. Mr. Orleans to Minnesota. Leahy is now associated with the New York The vacation was a good one—the "ses- Central Railway lines. 396 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC

The Orpheum has Richard Barthelmess STAGE AND SCREEN back again; this time however, not in that suave and debonair role which we are so used to seeing. A desert drama wherein the Starting a new department with a new star of "Classmates" and "Shore Leave," f: year may lead some to believe that it is disguised completely with a beard, goes deep nothing more than another hastily made into the sand dunes to spy upon a warring New Year's resolution which mil go wrong tribe of Arabs, and to forget the society in a short while. Let us hope not, although which expelled him for a crime which he we will admit that we know from the start took upon himself so that his sweetheart that every week mil bring an avalanche of might go free, it is an interesting story, protests against the recommendations which directed splendidly and filled throughout f we Avill make. We have our prejudices, we mth suspense of the highest type. confess, so that Lon Chaney or Norma s Shearer will make any picture a success for I?' us; while some wire-walking equilibrist is Bebe Daniels in her latest release enough to spoil the best of vaudeville bills; "Stranded in Paiis," holds the screen at the but, nevertheless, we shall go on trying to Olivei- until it is lifted Saturday for Hariy \dew everj'thing mth the idea that another Lauder. Just how much a predicament oc­ might like our dislike, and as the "Line" curs and the manner in which it is worked •M would say, "Let the quips fall were they out makes an interesting story which has may." Certainly we are fortunate to begin earned for the picture the highest praise. when every theatre in South Bend seems to South Bend is fortunate to have Bebe's best have started the New Year right. We can picture so soon after its fh'st showing in i but hope that they continue the policy. New York. s Making his fourth and final farewell tour of this country. Sir Harry Lauder is grac­ And for tonight and tomorrow, the Or­ ing South Bend with his presence tomorrow pheum continues with "The Great Gatsby" night. Just how the "Fighting Irish" should which is starring Warner Baxter and Lois receive the little Scot,cannot be suggested, Wilson. It is a well made picture of F. m but surely there are many upon the campus Scott Fitzgerald's novel, holding fairly well who will feel the day a success in hearing to the stoiy and yet placing the whole thing »• him sing "Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in upon somewhat of a larger scale than the the Morning." As in other years, Lauder original. The Oliver holds "The Third De­ has mth him a five act vaudeville bill; but gree" over for two more days. Dolores Cos- I such matters little so long as one can see tello gives a creditable performance, and wg. his walk and hear his voice which captivates with a supporting cast containing such per­ in spite of its raucous touch. sonages as Louis Dresser, David Torrence and Rockcliffe Fellows one is assured of a I picture well worth seeing. The Palace The bill which starts the Palace upon a holds a novelty bill of vaude\alle for tonight new week Sunday, carries with it three head- and Saturday, the five acts composing a fine liners. Lionel "Mike" Aims, Joe Marks and w afternoon or evening's variety. Mae Mur­ the Bernardine De Graves Co. split the first ray brings back to us "Valencia" but this place position on what promises to be a time in a different fashion than we have I feature presentation. The Musical Hunters, had tthe opportunity to view before.—^A.s. and Lloyd and Brice complete the bill, with the motion picture being "While London Sleeps" in which Rin-Tin-Tin is featured. The annual conference of the Notre Dame Just why the wonder dog has left the deep priests was held last Thursday afternoon at snows of the north and taken to city life the Holy Cross Seminary. Questions on should be interesting to see. theology were discussed. THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC 397

AN INTERVIEW" plains the aims and methods of instiniction Ghoul Posts is an old fogy. There is no of this class. The course embraces the stu­ doubt about that. Unquestionably, in early dy of music from the standpoints of art, life he had a pretty hard time of it. For a literature, journalism and technique. No gTeat number of years the world was not previous knowledge of music is required, nor kind to him. It may have been adversity is the course too technical- for any student. that despoiled him of his beauty and de­ stroyed his sense of humor. VISITS CAMPUS At any rate, we were assigned the both Eugene McBride of the class of '16 spent disagreeable and arduous task of interview­ Sunday at the University visiting old friends ing him several days ago. on the campus. Mr. McBride was prominent "Good morning, Mr. Ghoul Posts," said in student activities during- his years at Ave. Notre Dame acting as class president and "Get out of here lickity-split," he snarled. associate editor of the Dome. He is now "Why Mr. Ghoul Posts!" we cried, feign­ connected with the Barker, Duff & Moms ing suiiDiise and disillusionment, "you are advertising concern of Pittsburg/i^. not yourself to-day, surely! Everyone has informed me that you are the most affable ]MANION JOLTS PROHIBITION of persons." Of more interest even than the ai-ticles in "Humph." Mr. Ghoul Posts said that. the December issue of the Noti-e Dame Lmi?- Then: "Wliat d'ye want of me?" yer is the promise held out by editor Clar­ "We desire to ask you several questions ence Ruddy of publication in the Januaiy of pressing importance; we desire you to issue of Clarence Manion's "What Price answer these questions." Prohibition?" The first issue of the new "Humph." year should be received with a very special "Mr. Ghoul Posts, do you know what has enthusiasm in view of this promise. become of the station over at the car-line?" A very few lines from Prof. Manion's ar­ "Humph." ticle follow: "We can weather many dis­ "Mr. Ghoul Posts, do you Imow where the turbances, both political and social, but our idea of a trophj'- room has vanished?" civilization cannot possibly survive the "Himiph." wholesale demoralization of oiu- potential "Mr. Ghoul Posts, are we going to have motherhood. If Prohibition has done that, another championship basketball team this we are cashiered." And again: "Is the boon year?" ('of Prohibition^ so precious that it justifies I never knew the old fogy, Ghoul Posts, the inversion of the theory and purpose of was sentimental, but there was a tear in his the American government; the extinction of left eye,—^the right one is the artificial one, liberty; the repeal of the bill of rights; the —^this time when he said, "Humph." disturbances ever consequent upon the dis­ We considered out interNaew with Mr. regard of the natural law; the repudiation Ghoul Posts very successful. We were able of the Fathers of this republic; the central­ to walk out of his office this last time. ization of our government and the destiiic- —^L.R.M. tion of the federate principle; the union of Church and State, the demoralization of our NEW COURSE TO OPEN young womanhood and the impoverishment A course in the "History and Apprecia­ of agriculture? tion of Music," begun last year, Avill be con­ "Military Law and Military Justice," by tinued, amplified and extended in scope, un­ Major Charles E. McDonald, U. S. A.; "The der Dr. John J. Becker, head of the Music Misunderstood Mr. Burr," by Clarence Rud­ Department, beginning the second semester. dy; "Lucky Days," by Thomas J. Jones, Jr., An article contained in this issue and writ­ are the articles which headline the interest­ ten by a student of the course last year ex- ing December issue. 398 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC

VILLAGERS POST-EXAII DANCE dents and Society members that the most promising fields for future achievements As the final social event of the first semes­ are those on the borderlands between the ter, the Notre Dame Villagers will hold their sciences, the "unclaimed territories." I annual Post-Exam dance Friday evening, January 28, at the Palais Royale ballroom. Bill Degnen, Senior Chemist, has produced Dancing will be enjoyed from 8:30 until a silhouette or shadow drawing picturing 12 o'clock. Notre Dame and South Bend, of which an This club, composed of South Bend men electrotype is to be made. The cut is to attending the university, has sponsored this head the St. Joe Valley News as published mid-semester affair for many years, and in the Journal of the American Chemical So­ plans are being made by committees in ciety. charge to make this year's dance one of the best ever held. Claire Wilson and his Night­ The December issue of the Catalyzer, or­ ingales, recently of Benton Harbor, Mich., gan of Notre Dame Student Chemists, was have been engaged to play the progTam of delayed in printing, and was issued to sub­ dances. This orchestra unit is now appear­ scribers shortly before the Christmas holi­ ing at the Palais Royale and is one of the days. The number follows the customary most popular organizations ever presented in make up, with a feature article, news of the in the local ballroom. campus scientific organizations, and editori­ Plans for the dance were completed by the als. Frank Mootz has been added to the Villagers at their regular monthly dinner staff of the growing magazine as assistant 3 and meeting which was held Monday even­ editor. ing, January 10, at the Morningside Club. Thirty members attended the meeting, which MISSOURI CLUB ORGANIZED was presided over by Paul M. Butler, presi­ The Missouri Club of Notre Dame was or­ dent. ganized at a meeting held in the south room Tickets for the Post-Exam dance will be of the Library, Wednesday evening. The placed on sale on the campus January 20th club plans to take its place on the campus in the Cafeteria, the News Stand, and the with other city and state clubs. Its mem­ residence halls. bers have decided to meet every two weeks I and it has also been decided to have a month­ CHEM NEWS NOTES ly banquet. The 44th regular meeting of the St. Joseph "Bill" O'Keefe was chosen president, Valley Section of the American Chemical "Hank" Massman, vice-president, Walt Ken­ Society was held in Chemistry Hall, Wed­ nedy, secretary and Charles Hamer, treas­ nesday evening, December 15. urer of the new organization. The club has The first business of the evening was the a starting membership of thirty-five. election of a member to the office of Coun­ cillor. Rev. J. A. Nieuwland of the Chemis­ NEW BUILDING COMMITTEE try Department of the University was Theie has been a reorganization of the chosen for another term, having held this building committee of the University due to office for 1926. new r^ppointments made last fall. Tho The speaker of the evening was Dr. Paul present committee now consists of Rev. E. Klopsteg of the Central Scientific Com­ Thos. Steiner, C. S. C, Assistant Dean of pany of Chicago, his subject being "A Jour­ Eng'neering, Chairn~an; Rev. John Devers, ney into the Unclaimed Territories of Sci­ C. S. C, Rev. Patrick Haggei-ty, C. S. C, ence." Dr. Klopsteg stressed the importance Rev. lawrence Broughall, C. S. C, and of exact physical measurement in all scienc3, Brother Irenaeus, C. S. C. The function of a thing quite essential to the student. He ihis board is to supervise all building activi­ made clear to an interested audience of stu­ ties at the University. THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC 399

EDITORIAL

AIDING COMPLETE EDUCATION Beckei''s class. It is worth eveiyone's time A new era is beginning at Notre'Dame. to enter such a course.—J. A. B. Aesthetics, art, drama, and music are being- fostered and nursed after a period when Is this your lucky year? these subjects were too much disregarded. Well, it is not difficult to ascertain Not the least manifestation of this change whether this year is to be your lucky one for the better is the continuance and im­ or not. provement of the class begun last year in According to Walter B. Gibson, writing the history and appreciation of music, under for the Public Ledger of Philadelphia, nu­ Dr. John J. Becker, head of the Music De- merology will tell you immediately upon con­ pariment. sultation. Numerology is an ancient system of analysis which has taken the place in the Too much attention cannot be given this sun fomierly occupied by ftie crossword class by those wishing to round out their puzzle. It has many ramifications; its college education mth a broad and appre­ greatest point is its simplicity and its ease ciative knowledge of the best in music. The of inteipretation. subject is treated by Dr. Becker from the In numerology much is based upon the artistic, literaiy, joui'nalistic and technical primary numbers one to nine, inclusive. vie-\vpoints, and so treated, is interesting in Each of these numbers has a separate indi­ the extreme. The class is not hide-bound ;\ cation, termed its "vibration." on the contrary the students are given ex-^ This year, 1927,—don't mention it,—is ceptional freedom and in large part care under the vibration of the magical number for their owii education by mutual discus­ one. Number one represents power, prog­ sion and consideration of problems facing ress, and independence in numerology. the music of todaj?". Where do you come in at? Right here! It is refreshing to discover such classes Anyone whose name comes imder the \abra- being entered upon the curriculum of Notre toiy influence of number one should experi­ Dame. Too much academicism is not good ence harmonious influence during the yeai* for any university; it makes for parrot-like 1927. Numbers three, five, six and nine education and the stultifying of the creative should also fare well, and persons who come thinking faculties. Classes like this lead under these vibrations have only to stay at and invite the student to think for himself; home to welcome Lady Luck. to propose his own solutions for problems as Add up your name! And if the total can yet only theoretically solved by others. be reduced to one of the lucky numbers the There is no laying down of the law with the handsome basket of lucious Califomia pears take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum; music is an on the right is yours! Don't crowd, gentle­ ever-changing, perenially new subject, and men ! The line forms at the northeast! is remarkably stimulating to the thinking Here goes the data necessaiy. Each let­ part of man. ter of the alphabet has a different numeri­ The broadening effect of this course can cal value: A-1, B-2, C-2, D-4, E-5, F-8, G-3, not be too much emphasized. A proper ap­ H-4, I-l, J-1, K-2, L-3, M-4, N-5, 0-7, P-8, preciation of the great in music, the ability Q-1, R-2, S-3, T-4, U-6, V-6, W-6, X-6, Y-1, to distinguish betwen worthwhile and poor Z-7. . perfoi-mances, and the knowledge necessary Gentlemen, on your marks, get ready, be­ for forming proper judgments of musical gin! Please bear in mind, however, that values.are all necessaiy to complete educa­ numerology, like the crossword puzzle, is tion. These things are instilled in Dr. not to be taken seriously.—^L.R.M. 2j:,-^-i--*>*-.i---.-i^. '^-^.-^i -i • ? •- .T.>•>^ ^i: -y.r^-"- y^T^.T^

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FOR CYRANO SUNSET I looked for the love tlmt a poet sings Faint bells tinkling And found only tears disillusion bnngs. On the hills far away . . . Long, dark shadows I wished for the moon—a castle of gold— At the pale death of day . . . And ^oas given a bauble—gilded and cold. —^LA CARCAJADA Deer frends: I asked for devotion through all the years It looks like awl hour hardwood cort games is And all that I had ivas neglect and fears. goen to be with hams. A cupple weeks ago we opund hour skedjul with Hai-mers ore sum sutch I cried for death after all this strife— naimed teem witch had for a slogan sumthen like The gods—being good—gave me you and life! this—"the ham wot am." Yew no thare aint no —^VAMPIRE. scents to nuthen like that at awl. Then cum Earl- :> ham wot likewise got defeated at the hands of Come here, Jerry, like a nice dog. We have hour Awl Westerners. Old Crow, who by the way, something whereof we would speak to you. Look is a Hoozyr and not a Kentuckyen, was sum shuter. solemn, now, and stop wagging your tail, for this He coreld the ball into the baskets like he was is a matter of the utmost importance. Did you rounden up stears and seamenly -with no effert on know that you have a soul, Jeriy? No? Well, we his part. Sum AAvstrailyuns was hear to make didn't either, until the other day. Tlie Academy of argyoument with us. They was plenty good but the Immortals in France has most generously bein on the dry side of the kwestyun also got defeat­ given you a soul. After several hectic campaign ed. Dahman and Pythias who was in the coast speeches and, no doubt, a little mud-slinging, the with the footballer-s returned and the teem defeat­ Academy of the Immortals put the matter to a ed No. Western, loa, and Minnie Sota during va- vote, and you got a soul, Jerry, by the count of cashun. No. Western got it two times—^hear and five to four. Isn't that wonderful? Jen-y, what in thare. The Skolastick aint out yet so I dont no the world are you laughing at? the scoars. Will rite consurnen them in the few- THE KNOWING CRITIC cher. Vacashun was grate and we are awl glad to A young man of my acquaintance be back (sarchasm). Yures until Chica-goes. (my Criticized the poetry of Longfellow. roomate got that vran up tuday—aint it cute tho?) Respectfully, I asked him— —HAERY. Have you read the poet? AT A SLAVE DANCE No, he made answer, Over the stone floor I do not bother with the poetry The slave girl danced Of children. —Li CHAN. To the melodious harp strings IOWA. . . AND INDIAN SUMMER Bending and curving and arching A highway over meadow^ and hill, radiantly glist­ Her bare feet making a warm pattern ening under the harvest moon, like a silver ribbon Against the cold floor on a girl's gowTi under the subdued lights of a And her eyes glowing ball-room. . . . fields of tall yellow com whispering In the pale candlelight in the soft breeze not unlike the whisper of a dying While her slim body in silhouette girl to her lover. . . . for winter like death ap­ Delicately on the wine-red tapestry proaches fast. . . . meadows under their mantle of Was thrown by smoky flames dew shining like the tears on a weeping mother's Of tvvisted torches beautiful face. . . . the river's reflection of the Held by silent Nubians moon as glorious as the light in languid eyes. . . . In the semi-dark corners of the room the leaves of stately trees in the moonlight's glow And richly robed people as resplendent as a ray of light on a titian's head Sipped rose wines as they laughed .... farm houses. . . . some drab colored and And made love bleak, others painted and neat. . . . girls!. ... A In the long forgotten days . \ . stir in the opposite side of the seat, a stifled yawn —HENRY JAMES STUCKART. .... "Oh! Have I been asleep long dearie?". . . . Add New Years' resolutions: I will send several Wimmen. . . .Hell! contributions to 334 Morrissey, wherein they mil —^ERSKINE SIX JR. be gi-eeted with great joy.—CYRANO OF CHICAGO. TEE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC 401

LITEPAPY

Men Of Straw Tivo Women Decide the Fate of a Man

FRANCIS COLLINS MILLER

ANCPION Duvall decided Adam Pater a simple thing on the roadster Tuesday when was a cad, a bounder, a waster. What we were stalled on the West Lincoln road. F more condemning' characterizations And he sivore!" could a woman make of a man? And yet she "I admire men swearing. It is so mascu­ knew also that she loved him. line." Such is the queer composite of woman's "I don't, my dear. Men have no more love. Her scorn is so closely interlineated right to swear than women." with her affection that the wise wooer oft- "Women have the right, dear, "Celeste times, if he fails love, aspires to transcend­ interposed. "And they use it rather often." ing hate. "Anyway Adam's not good looking. He's Womanlike, though, Fanchon was obsti­ positively ugly. And very crude . . . really nate with her heart. She found a chaste he is." satisfaction in hating Adam, She was very Celeste glanced at her curiously. angry with him. Adam had treated her "Well, you know Adam never went in for ghastly for no reason at all. the polished soit of thing. Wlien he was at So Celeste Rogers found Fanchon placid college he was really never in the select and enigmatic. But Fanchon was seething crowd." on the inside. "Yes, I know it," Fanchon scolded. "He Romance is a trivial thing and women are was never in, and he never will be. He's apt to become absorbed in trivialities. When poor . . . terribly poor . . . which is ciiminal a woman is thoughtless she often breaks her nowadays. I hate him ... I hate him ..." life upon a trifle. Fanchon hovered on tears. Celeste flashed into the drawing room that Celeste put out her gloved hand and afternoon in a scarlet something difficult to touched Fanchon. describe, but which produced a clearly de- "Why, Fan, don't cry over a man. There fltiable mental reaction of dash . . . vogue. are others, you know." "I've been attempting to buy things," she This touched off a nitrous charge in the explained, throwing herself about gracefully pride of Fanchon's heart. on a green plush divan. "Just fagged . . . "Cry over a man! Why should I ? People most disgraceful lunch ... biscuits and broth. don't cry over persons they hate. I wasn't So I'd have tea with you, Fanchon. You going to cry... in the least!" make excellent tea. And if Adam should Celeste did not gi-ant herself the luxury chance in then.. . ." of sarcasm. "Adam will not come here," Fanchon as­ "Why I scarcely know Adam any more. sured curtly. "He is so occvpied these days, I've virtually cut him. He's so bound about you know. He claims to be. Men are clever in that business of his . . . advertising or with excuses. Adam's not quite up anyway," some rot. No time for anyone. Just. 'lay­ "Yes?" outs,' and 'dummies' and other technical "He's very useless. Why, he couldn't fix subterfuges. I shan't care to know a man 402 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC like that who has no time for his friends." as love. It is supposed to cover multitudes "That would be convenient if he had a of sins ... but it doesn't . . . ever. A man •Adfe. It would allow her many privileges," has a constant battle against two things: Celeste suggested. affection and detestation. Women don't have "No, it wouldn't. Women gravitate to that, their husbands, and they hate neglect," "It was very bad of Celeste to tell me, but "0, I don't know," said Celeste. she did tell me. She told me that you hated "Well I would." me, that you thought I was 'queer' and "But you were so mad about him once, every kind of cad . . . that I put my heart Fan. "V\^iat did. he do to you ?" into my work rather than into the hand of "Notliing, positively nothing that I can a woman. In a sense you are right. But remember . . . yet he is the type, a iioseivr, J couldn't believe that you said it, really, that I can not learn to endure," Fanchon. It knocked me over, I don't know "Oh, yes, are you going to the Stevenson that was what I meant about love circum­ part3'- to-night?" scribing everything. If you ever loved me "Of course." you wouldn't have said that. No nian would. "With whom?" asked Celeste with a sug­ T don't think a woman would either. gestion of amusement in her eyes. "So you see I'm not angry. It has been "With Billy Davidson." mostly my fault. I am queer. I admit it. "I'm to be there with Adam, I guess," One doesn't often deny one's self the comfort said Celeste calmly. of confession. Yet some one may be partial "So he does find time for some women, to queerness, who knows. then?" "When we meet we shall be cold: God "Precisely," agreed Celeste. knows how I shall feel underneath. I am High explosives! an idiot really, I never knew I was so senti­ "Bring the tea things, Mary. I'm dread­ mentally awkward before. What I want to fully hungry," said Fanchon, her face scarlet. say I can't say. I shouldn't say it anyway; it would do no good whatsoever. One may n. be lonely and be pacified by other friends, There is the knot of this thing. Fanchon I guess. I should know. You feel a pull had braved Adam's neglect until she could now and then, but what does it amount to ? stand it no longer. She suddenly and martial­ "You will, perhaps, hear something in a ly adopted the offensive. She had cut him, few days that wdll astound you.. Who knows as her own expression went. She had but what it may be ruin for me and very learned to hate him easily. But her best pleasant news for you. friend, Celeste Rogers, seemed very glad to "You expect me to say that I have been take Adam up. misunderstood and very cruelly treated. I Fanchon turned the business over in her haven't, really. A man is funny that way. mind. Now she hated Celeste for wanting He feels secure when he has something; Adam. On the outside she was obviously rather inclined to leave things slide. indifferent . . . but what does the outside "I've come to think of myself as some sort matter? We do not suffer much on the out­ of scarecrow, you see, a man of straw, to be side: it is within that the cancer of truth bowled over by any wind of whimsy that ramifies most painfully. comes along. A waster. No character. You Thus we have a woman and her life. Thus are right, Fanchon. I'd no hope to be worthy. we have a man and his blunders. Why should I? Beauty serves beauty. Un- Celeste had come for tea on Tuesday, \vorthy, even to touch your lips! Unworthy, l^^iday morning's post brought this letter to even to touch you . . , unworthy of you. Fanchon from Adam: "It is because you were right, Fanchon, "Dear Fanchon, that it hurts. The truth always does. "There is nothing so falsely circumscribed "Good Bye, dear, Adam." 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Fanchon wept. She wanted to go to him, Celeste took off her gloves and threw them to throw herself at his feet, to tell him that on the table. she loved him. But something damnable in The gauntlet down! lier said no. Unworthy . . . unworthy, even "Whatever is wrong with you. Fan? You . . . She tried to steel herself to see it look so pale and worn. Facials are exceed­ through . How it hurt! What had Adam ingly effective, my dear. One must guard meant when he said; "You will hear some­ against those tiring hnes. They groiv, you thing that may be ruin to me and . . . ?" know. It's impossible to think how they grow. And one can not be old these days. HI. Do get a facial eveiy day. It helps im­ mensely." Fanchon had a headache. When one is ill Fanchon's eyes gleamed. one does not have the unpolite patience of Celeste was trying to be brutal. She had polite society. So Fanchon was more than Fanchon in a corner; she wished to lash her. usually annoyed one dreary Friday after­ This is a woman triumphant: a gloater noon, perhaps a week later than Adam's let­ and very pitiless with words. Society's se­ ter, when the maid announced Celeste Eogers. vere and incompassionate weapons. Celeste looked phenomenally pretty as she "I haven't resorted to them yet," said came in. Orange rouge, very properly ap­ Fanchon, immediately defensive. "Adam plied, stressed, the color in her normally pallid said he always hated women who fuss with cheeks. Celeste was glowing. She had the their faces. You must be carefid Celeste." confident air of a woman who is about to Fire swept the room. throw a bomb; the exuberant composure of Celeste said: "Oh, he never criticises me. a woman about to witness a carnage and 1 shouldn't alloio him. He wishes me always enjoying the anticipation of it. to be at my best. Adam is artistic. He ad­ "Now isn't it a perfectly dreadful day. mires freshness and taste in women as well Fan! Impossible every way! My gown as in things." didn't come from Stacy's. I'm awfully put "Adam is a wcm," said Fanchon softly. out about it. Phoned twice in the last two Celeste did not comment. She moved her hours . . . they promised faithfully to have fingers nei-vously over a French compact she it at the apartment by five. But these busi­ had in her hands. Fanchon glared at her. ness people ... so irresponsible, don't you The mask was down now. Fanchon glared. know. I've just got to have it to-night. Her eyes swept Celeste like a tonnent of Barley's annual, you see." wind-tossed flame. "I'm not going," Fanchon said, betraying Sudd-enly Franchon grew rigid. She leaned the weariness Celeste's colorful shower of forward so as to observe more closely breathless adjectives had had on her. Celeste's lank white hands. She saw a gleam "Why, Fan, you look ill . . . really nothing of square cut diamond. She choked. Celeste serious I" spread out her fingers so that there could "A silly headache, that's all." I'je no mistaking. "And you aren't going? I thought you 'Why, Celeste, you are engaged!" and Ruth Barley were quite close." "Yes, to Adam," said the exultant woman, "It isn't that... I'm utterly devoid of men­ coldly. tality when I have a headache. I'd bore "I couldn't imagine. I . . . well, it is a others and I'd be bored to tears myself." surprise, really." "I can't remain long," Celeste informed, "Didn't you read this morning's 'Globe'" ? biting her lean, red lips. "I must get back Celeste inquired frigidly. and try on the gown. Adam liked it." "No, I haven't been reading the papers." His name generated a current of static "I think I shall go. Adam will call eai-ly magnetism in Fanchon. "Adam liked it!" to-night. We are to have dinner together Well! before the dance." 404 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC

Fanchon said nothing as Celeste hastily He was weighing his heart. The antique left the room. scale would not come to a balance. Why? Consider Fanchon. She threw herself on Because he sought to deceive himself. the divan and beat her jfists against the plush Somehow he realized that he had done a until her knuckles were raw. She laughed, prodigious act in disdainful impetuosity: he she cried, she gasped meaningless phrases. had becoeme engaged to Celeste. "I will go to him," she said at length. If women are puzzles then men are mounte­ Thus love propels a woman along paths banks who are siUy of their orwa. clowning. she, if she were sane, would scorn to tread, But then a man is brutish; he is tenacious. Honor—the kind of lionor that makes a IV. man cany through a bad bargain—^is what Adam Pater, if he took women lightlj'^, took Adam had. He realized his error, his mis­ his work most seriously. At twenty-seven calculation, but he revolted at wavering now. he was more than a mere pinion in the effi­ Carry through. Carry on regardless of conse­ cient machinery of McAdams and McLennon, quences. Life could never beat liim. Sorry Advertising Agents, Three - Twenty - Seven, thing. No use to kick a row: edge it through. National Bank Building, Marion, Indiana. Fanchon didn't care anyway. Adam had a private office; and he handled' He was tortured. He looked out of the the three largest accounts: Colbert's Tooth­ window. It was four o'clock and the sun had paste, "The Perfect Dentrifice," Ravage already ceased to warm the building opposite. Washing Machines, and Red Band Overshoes. Slmdoiu. Again and again he tried to get All of them were national accounts. at his work. No matter. The tendons of his As .an advertising copy writer and design­ soul reached out toward Fanchon and grap­ er Adam was highly individual and efficient. pled her. His being engaged to Celeste— Even old Barty McAdams, who played golf the rash act of doing it, was but a "tempo­ eveiT afternoon from March to November, rary vanity of torrents swelled by a storm." and who had an enormous red nose from a He was small now, and very humble. life long acquaintance ^vith Johnnj'- Walker, There were thoughts rotating in his head, admitted it. liuiiing themselves around in his brain. He That particular afternoon that Fanchon wanted Fanchon; he did not want Celeste. and Celeste had had their catastrophic joust Celeste was only a mirage that for a moment ridam was grouchily immersed in a chasm of obscured the opal horizon of happiness. ideas. His desk was littered with rough lay­ Adam realized as he had never before that outs, dummy sheets of sketches, and other he had refused Fanchon what a woman de­ necessities to the growth of an advertise­ sires most: attention and affection. A woman ment. He was in the throes of creating six craves these things. They are her life. full page spreads introducing a new safety Adam had been indifferent and had so stirred wringer that the Ravage people were up resentment in her. He was maddened marketing in connection \vith their wddely by recollection of it all. Suddenly he was known electric washing machine. The right precipitated into an abyss of chagrin.' words, the particular, specific, . dashing "What a fool!" he said aloud, burying his phrases that characterized his writing skill­ face in his hands. fully avoided his seeking brain that after­ Then that masculine impulse rang out noon. again: Carry through! Try as he would he could not get his mind Carry through! v/hen happiness was at on Caslon types, bold face itaUcs, Cheltenham stake. Carry through! see life turn into bold, half-tones, high lights, and other tech­ a meaningless existence. Carry through! nical and boring considerations that go into and be plunged into a chasm of despair. the mechanical makeup of advertisements. Honor I What did it mean? An empty His mind gyrated between Fanchon and word. Celeste. Find Fanchon! THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC 405

He would go to her. He miist. It was He got up and went to her. But she imperative. gently pushed him away and sat down. Action! "I heard something dreadful to-day, He arose and rushed to a rack where he Adam. You are engaged to Celeste." took down his hat and stick. "Yes," he said smoothly, "It is true." At that moment his secretary entered. "You are going to many her?" "A young woman to see you, Mr. Pater," "I suppose so," he said unthinkingly. iihe said. "You are going to many her, Adwni ?" "I am leaving. I cannot see her," he "I think so." replied. "No," she said vehemently, "you can't." "But she is breathless . . . she says she "Why?" must see you." "Because I shan't let you." "Who is she" ? Her eyes dropped, then she looked into, "She did not give her name." liis face. Her look was a command, her It could not be Fanchon, Adam reasoned. glance a decision. She put out her hand and She had never come to his office. took his limp fingers in her own. "Then send her in," he said thromng his "I shan't let you . . . ever!" hat down and re-seating himself at his desk, Burke said: "I suppose a man never feels appearing as calm as if nothing had occurred. a finer idiot than when a woman tells him That is the way with a man. They can re­ she doesn't want him. If he ever does it is gain themselves. Not so v>dth a woman. when a woman tells him that she loves him!" Fanchon came in! Adam experienced that sensation of sweet Her eyes were wet and flaming. She was defeat that comes when ^'ictory materializes gripped in a passion. out of demoralization, when genius is van­ "^'\^ly . . . Fanchon ... I'd no idea . . . quished by calculation. you are ill, dear."

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, The Bubble We Live The Essayist Punctures Some Pet Illusiojis

RICHARD ELPERS ILLIAM DRUMMOND is a man ships, ambitions, and realizations of ambi­ about whom I know nothing, except tions. And all these are bubbles. W that he wrote a short poem named These are my thoughts on friendships. ""Life, a Bubble," and that he is dead. I You probably still have your tongue in your suppose I have been socially remiss in mak­ cheek at my statement that William Drmn- ing a friend of him with so little knowledge mond and I are mental comrades; you will of his associations. But his viewpoint is so say that our companionship is fanciful. It sympathetic that I have just naturally fallen is unreal in the sense that I cannot slap into the habit of occasionally joining him in him on the back or shake his hand physical­ spirit to laugh at all the bubble-blowing our ly; but as regards understanding of the in­ physical fellow-men are doing. You see, we ner man, what mundane friendship of yours share the opinion that William expressed is more intimate? You may think that your thus: affection or familiarity with a person gives you a thorough insight into that character; "This life, which seems so fair. I opine that we are never much more than Is like a bubble bloivn in the air." strangers to one another—our fancied in­ Life, as I see it, is made up of a number timacies are bubbles. How often a bride­ of abstract fundamentals: chiefly friend­ groom discovers that he is starting into 406 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC

housekeeping mth a female person who is the thousand ramifications that give it com­ not at all the young women who accepted pleteness and form; we can only enjoy its his diamond solitaire, nor even the young contact and admire the beauty of its out­ woman with \7h0m he spent the honeymoon ward expression until it is taken from us at Niagara Falls. But that example is too and carried away. open a proof for my theory: no one that Ambitions and their nebulous quality need has studied women pretends to lay down any only to be brought to mind; the cartoonists general observation on their sex except this and editorial-writers have already made us one, "Woman's only rule is a chronic excep­ familiar with the metaphor. There is, how­ tion to all i-ules." Better take this simple ever, one little quirk of human nature in case—consider how often during a year's connection with ambitions that is interest­ companionship a young man has to change ing : it is the lack of common interest in the his impressions of his room-mate. Again projects that we hold most dear. This gen­ and again he evaluates his friend John's eral unconcern reminds me of a fable that character in a little guesswork bubble, and I have never heard, and, therefore, will have just as rei)eatedly some incongruous phase to make up. A young dreamer lay upon a of John's make-up will explode these theo­ hillside blowing bubbles until he launched ries in mid-air. upon the air a sphere that delighted him. We are sometimes deluded into the notion He saw pictured in its filmy depths the im­ that our understanding of a fellow-creature ages of all that he longed to have, to do and is complete and exact because we never sur­ to be. With joy in his voice, he asked his prise him in any uncharacteristic attitude friend, the artist, "What do you see in my or action. This false security is founded on bubble?" The artist, who had' been listen­ the assumption that there are no poker-play­ ing to a bird's song, gazed, and answered ers or actors in private life; the latter inti­ him, "I see a sunny film filled with air." mates a spurious personality, the former Then the dreamer turned to his friend, the intimates nothing at all. In character- practical man, and asked him, "What do you studj'', I have adopted the policy of'calcu­ see in my bubbl©?" The practical man, who lating only on averages, thus: Jack is the had been watching a beaver's dam, gazed, sort of fellow that in three cases out of five and answered him, "I see an inflated mass has acted in such-and-such a manner. What of soap and water." But the dreamer per­ he will do in the future is out of my ken, sisted in thinking his work beautiful until and probably out of Jack's too. There are it burst before his eyes. Then the artist too many unforeseen circumstances for a spoke, "Few of our bubbles can escape break­ general dictum. Even if a friend were to ing by a malicious hand or by some one bare to my trusted eye all the secrets of his else's bubbles or by that impersonal wind inmost self, which he could never do, I would that some call Fate." And the practical still be unaware of that great labyrinth of man shrugged his shoulders and also spoke. his hidden motives that he himself does not "The bigger the bubble, the faster it understand. I am afraid this has become breaks," The translation is obvious. rather involved, but, then, so is the pene­ As for the ambitions that are realized, tration of a man's heart, which process some you need only to draw on your memories for think is merely a matter of time and inqui- conviction that successes are passing and sitiveness. bur satisfaction in them insufficient. When Do not tell me that I have become morose, you used to sit on the front steps with a and have wandered far from the simile of clay pips and a bowl of soap-suds, were bubbles. Have you ever seen two bubbles you ever content with the bubble you blew, meet in flight, quiver together for an in­ even though you were certain that it sur­ stant, then break apart upon their separate passed any that your play-mates made? No; ways? Our friendships are like that. We you rested on your laurels until the first cannot see beneath the personality nor knov/ flush of victory passed, then strained your THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC 407

energies to produce a bigger and stronger lamenting the vanity of this little life- one than the first, which had just dissolved. bubble : William Drummond has a line on this "For, lohen 'tis most admired, in a thought, thought, and just as he inspired my intro­ Because it erst ims naught, it twms to duction, so he supplied my conclusion by naught."

A Chat On Letter Writing The First of a Series on a Much Neglected Art.

KAEL MAETERSTECK

HE history of letter-writing is some­ intimately touched with a distinct personal what similar to that of many nations of feeling, changing the action into a part of Tthe past. It is not known just when our experience. Perhaps the poet can make the first letter was written; but one should the idea clearer: imagine that it would be closely associated with the advent of writing, or about 4500 Ifs just the homely little things, B. C. From this time on letter-"\viiting grad­ The unobtrusive, friendly things. ually improved until it reached its highest The "won't-you-let-me-hel]p-you" things point of perfection in the works of such men That make our jxithiuay light. as Charles Lamb, Horace Walpole, Lord It's just the jolly, joking things, Chesterfield, Coleridge, and Keats. This ai-t, The "never-mind-the-trouhW things for it is- generally conceded to be such, has, The "laugh-with-me-iVs-fimny" things since the time of these men, swiftly declined; That make the world seem bnght. there are, of course, men of to-day who wi-ite letters as fine as these mentioned; but For all the countless famous things, they are a pitiful few. It is not that there The wondro2is rccord-hreaking things. are not as many letters wi'itten now, even Those "never-can-be-eq2ialed". things though in 1880 the average person wi'ote That all the papers cite. three letters daily, but that those that are Are not like little human things. written are uninteresting and contain noth­ The "every-day-encountered" things ing that would class them as literary prod­ The "j%ist-befiause-I-lik0-yoiC' things ucts. The modern craving for speed and That make us Jmppy, quite. brevity is partly responsible for this general discrepency. We should try to realize that So here's to all the little things. if we once foim the habit of writing good The "do7ie-and-then-forgoUen" things, letters no more effort is required than be­ Those "oJiAfs-simply-nothing" things fore, and at the same time we would enjoy That make life ivorth the fight. • the-sending as well as the receiving. Frequently we do not realize the import­ Life is not easy; and it is to be wondered ant part letters play in our lives. Friend­ at that with all of our habits of speaking, ships have been made or broken, fortunes acting, and thinking that it is not more won or lost, and, what is most important, smooth or may be monotonous. There are lives have been saved or ruined by a single intense moments and important events in all. letter. Do you recall how many times a very •of our lives; but these do not make life bear­ ordinary day has been made pleasant by a able; they are not frequent enough. Little letter froai an old friend? Memories of hap­ occurences, called every day happenings, are py moments are recalled, and the dark hue responsible for our well being; and while of the skies fades and brightens into a they are every day events, yet each one is golden glow through the stroke of a kird

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' pen. And so for us in the future the guid­ letters more frequently. Have you ever no­ ing light should be the happiness our kind­ ticed how many things one thinks about ness will bring to another, and perhaps while reading a letter just received? But if someone still believes that "one good turn answering is put off it seems as though there deserves another." is nothing worth while recording. The Is there anyone who really enjoys writing natural conclusion to draw from this is letters and, if so, what can appeal to him? that the time to answer letters is right after To find the answer it is necessary to see they have been received, and not only are why other people dislike to write. The com­ letters easier to write then, but they are mon excuses are: I can't find time; I don't equally as much easier read. The best way know what to say when I do Avrite; or I to facilitate the actual starting of the letter can't get started. The first excuse is prob­ is to have the materials on hand. Nothing ably the worst because it is the result of is more disconcerting than, after having laziness and lack of will-power. William made up your mind to write, to find that you James says that to have a good Avill we must are out of paper, or ink, or that someone exercise it, and there could be no more has misplaced your pen. profitable way than to make ourselves write

A New Study Of Character A. P. GALBADINI

HE study of character, although old, is discourse always conforms with his surround­ receiving a great deal of attenion from ings, with his audience and with his subject. T modern scientists. Several theories have It is quite evident that any violation of this been established regarding the relation be­ principle will be detrimental to his popular tween character and physical constitution. rating. Who, for instance, can enjoy the In this respect science has succeeded, to companionship of the irrelevant type of some extent, in giving us principles by which conversationalist? Or, who seeks the com­ we niaj'^ judge character, but there is one pany of the antagonistic or oppugnant indi­ principle wliich is not theoretical, which is vidual ? Those that idealize such characters not promulgated by scientists, and wliich we are, to say the least, eccentric in the choice have all mastered to our o^vn satisfaction; of their companions. —^the judgment of character through con­ Probably the most impressive means of versation. expressing character is conversation. In or­ Conversation may be said to be an art. der to create good impressions, therefore, it It necessitates all the careful study, tact, and is necessary to carry on good discourse. The discretion involved in any art, and since it principle mentioned in the previous para­ is an art, its development requires long and graph might help us to develop good con­ constant diligence. Some are naturally versation. We might also recall the words talented and master it quickly and easily. of Steele in an essay on this subject; "In Others must put forth much more effort and conversation the medium is neither to affect lime. The fact' there are few or no sources silence nor eloquence; not to value our appro­ of theoretical knowledge available for the bation, and to endeavor to excel us who are development of this art makes it a personal your company, are equal injuries." My problem; a problem which we must base upon contribution to this collection of principles our own personal experiences and discretions. would be the old proverbial golden rule—"Do There is, nevertheless, a principle which unto others as you would have others do unto the popular conversationalist follows. His you." THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC 409

The Nigger In The Glass House

Who lives in the glass house Under the ivilloivs?

A nigger. Black as onyx. Who ivears scarlet simpers And a purple coat.

He has Pomegranates, Tangarines, And musk-melons To sink his white teeth in. And he has green and gold pai^'okeets, And flame-colored cockatoos. And slim little monkeys . With mtdberry faces. To keep him convpany.

When he is sad He nostalgically beats a tom-tom With his jet fingers.

And when he is gay He t^virls in a dance He learned long ago In a jade jungle.

And the parrakeets scream. And the cockatoos a^y. And the slim little monkeys With mtdberry faces Chatter shrilly.

Thafs ivho lives in the glass house Under the willoius. —PROSPERO IMAGE. 410 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC

Irish Run Victory String to Seven: Defeat Detroit

Any hardy mariner, who feared that Dr. Suddenly opening up a dazzling offense George Keogan's basketball quintet lacked that knew no retreat, Nyikos and his mates an engine-room of reserve power, found edged away from the Detroit quintet and himself manning a boat never approached the dan­ with windliess sails last ger mark again. With the Saturday night. score, 23 to 21, the Irish Dr. Keogan's astute gen­ ahead, the heavy guns of tlemen of the hard court the Notre Dame team proved beyond doubt that boomed into a well-estab­ they had enough reserve lished lead. power to Avin three ordin- Crowe and Nyikos sunk> aiy basketball games when the ball regularly late inf they unleashed a brilliant the second half and with attack in the closing min­ several minutes to play, utes of their play with De­ danger of the Detroit team CAPTAIN NYIKOS troit University to win 41 coming within striking dis­ LOU CONTIOY to 25. tance was small. Newbold, Dahman and It was one of the most thrilling as well as Conroy were important cogs in the passing one of the most "disagreeable games that has work which led to the high score, Dahman's been played in the new gym. and Conroy's clever dribbling and Newbold's Each team started with a listless spirit accurate passing in scoring zones, helping that might have led to a hectic exhibition considerably. The guarding, too, was notice­ had not Captain Johnny Nyikos and his co­ ably better in the last half, the Detroit team horts found themselves late in the second having registered but three field goals. half. Inaccurate passing, miserable shoot­ Captain Nyikos was the gem in the Notre ing at closs range and lax guarding charac­ Dame offense. The high-scoring ace of the terized the first half. Irish five sunk five from the field and added After jumping off to a comfortable lead, two via the foul route. Crowe was hitting due to Nyikos' uncanny lofting from the cen­ on all four in the second half and made a ter boards, the Notre Dame five began a total of five baskets. The lineups and sum­ "butter-finger" pass attack which carried mary: the ball to scoring territory often but al­ ways resulted in several bad attempts at the NOTRE DAME F F T DETROIT F F T hoop. McNally, rf 1 0 2 McIUhargy, rf. _2 0 4 Newbold, rf. 1 0 2 Sullivan, If 1 0 2 Led by Shanahan, nimble running guard, Crowe, If. 5 0 10 Jackowski, If. —1 1 S the Detroit five battled the Irish at even Gebhart, If 0 0 0 Butcher, c. 1 0 2 Bray, If. 0 0 0 Kerchen, rg. 2 2 6 terms during the latter pait of the first per­ Nyikos, c. 5 2 12 Shanahan, Ig. __4 0 8 iod and when half time was declared, the Dahman, Ig. —4 0 8 count was tied at 16 all. Conroy, rg. 2 1 5 Totals 11 3 25 Moynihan, rg—0 0 0 Early in the second period, each team re­ Colerick, c. 0 0 0 sorted to a sluggish dribbling game that Vogelwede, c. —1 0 2 kept the score down. Total .19 3 41

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HOCKEY TEAM COBIPLETES to get that coordination that makes for real ITS EASTERN INVASION team work. Handicapped by poor ice weather which But teamwork or no teamwork. Harvard allowed a minimum of practice, Notre is Hai-vard, and the Irish were compelled to Dame's hockey team invaded the East at the bow to the boys from Cambridge, 7 to 0. beginning, of the new year and succeeded in "Snub" Murphy, with some 65 stops as goal" winning and tieing a game, and di'opping tender, featured the defense" of our team an additional duo to Yale and Hai-vard. As while Jack Hicock was our most agressive Yale considers hockey ability an indispens­ man on offense. able part of every true gentleman's culture, The Harvai'd game was a rough, tough and as Hai-vard is undoubtedly the best col­ affair which combined hockey, football, and lege team on the continent, the boys are boxing, and our boys were pretty well used wasting no sleep over these two defeats. up when they came to meet Yale. Hickok, The strong Nichol's A. A. of Pittsburgh probably the strongest man on offense, was was the first team met on the invasion. suffering from a bad shoulder, and some of After a spine-tickling, haii'-raising game, the other boys were well battered. And the scorer reluctantly chalked up 1 to 1. Yale has a good team, an experienced team, The athletic club team was made up of for­ so we were for the second time on the short mer college stars and these post gi-aduates end of the score, 5 to 0. and the wearers of the Blue and Gold put Tomorrow the boys meet the Michigan on an exhibition de luxe. Aggies at Lansing. They feel that they The Buffalo outfit, also composed of for­ have hit their stride by now, and while not mer college stars, was next on the schedule, claiming anything, they assert that they are and our gang took them down in a fast not taking this trip merely for the train game, 2 to 1. Our boys were beginning ride. —^EDWASD J. MCCORMACK

MEETINGS OF SCIENCE ACADEMY and fundamentals of the Einstein Theoiy of Relativity. He explained what relativity The Notre Dame Academyi of Science held means and outlined some of the experiments its regular meeting for December on the used to con'oborate Einstein. After the talk, 14th of the month. J. B. Rosenfield present­ however, no one of the audience would admit ed a paper on dietetics which provoked a that he was now among the select few that great deal of discussion. The subject was Imow "what it's all about." "Salt in Everyday Life." "A simple matter," Mr. Wehs' paper concerned the life of Sir ^aid Mr. Rosenfield, and proceeded to write William Osier, prominent in the field of med­ chemical equations to show why certain icine. The paper was in the nature of a types of diet cause a craving for salt.' A biogi'aphy, but the presentation was novel credulous audience found things not so sim­ and .original. Rather than giving a tiresome ple, and for some time kept Mr. Rosen­ review of dates and events, Mr. Wehs stress­ field busy answering questions. ed what Osier accomplished and how he ac­ A. F. Doyle read a paper oh General Sci­ complished it. Osier was mainly responsible entific Method that was exceedingly well for the present high standing of McGill, written. To complete the program, Dan Johns Hopkins, and Oxford medical schools. Bradley "entertained" with a re\aew of sci­ He revolutionized the teaching of medicine entific events. and brought about many reforms in the On January 10 the Science Academy held practice of the profession. Mi'. Wehs suc­ the first meeting of the new year. Papers ceeded well in bringing out the character of were read by S. J. Lechowicz and Richard his subject. Wehs, and S. R. Richtarsic gave a summary Arrangements are under way for an open of important scientific events. meeting of the Academy of Science, to be Mr. Lechowicz discussed the foundations held the first part of February. 412 THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC

NOTRE DAME, 24, MINNESOTA 19 BLUE AND GOLD MEET Irish basketeers started their annual win­ TO OPEN TRACK ACTIVITY ter campaign against Big Ten teams, when Indoor track will gets its first 1927 test they met two of those fives on a trip which Saturday afternoon when a hundred mem­ started just before vacation. On December bers of the varsity and freslmian squads 17, they put the skids to the strong Minne­ are split into two sections sota five -^^rith a 24 to 19 score. for the annual Blue and Nyikos and Dahman were at their best in Gold meet. the struggle with the strong Norse five, the Satm-day's meet will be former's consistent work at long or short used as a tryout for the range being responsible for twelve points. first intercollegiate meet Ottemess, Minnesota's star sophomore cen­ on the Irish schedult ter, was high scorer for the Gopher quintet. wliich is to be run against Northwestern in the lat- NOTRE DAME 19, IOWA 18 ter's gym at Evanston, Il­ A rivalry of many ^''ears' standing re­ linois, next Saturday sumed on the following Monday night when night. the Irish and Iowa clashed at Iowa City, After two weeks of in­ the former repeating their close victory of tensive workouts under a year ago, this time by a 19 to 18 score. the tutelage of Johnny Outdone in field shots, Keogan's team Wendland, cross country FRANK MASTERSONf made up for that deficiency with excellent mentor and assistant track floor work and tight guarding. Too, their coach varsity runners and jumpers are be­ foul-shooting was one of the factors in "win­ ginning to show form that should speak well ning the game. for a successful indoor season. Knute K. Rockne, head coach, who has NOTRE DAME 30, NORTHWESTERN 28 been in • Honolulu since the Notre Dame Maury Kent's Wildcats ambled into Notre Southern California football game last De­ Dame gym for a friendly little practice cember, will be back Saturday to look over game while most of the students were en­ prospects for the coming year. He will joying their turkey and mince meat pie and take charge of the squad Monday and begin gave the Irish a tougher job than had been to gToom his athletes for several major re­ expected, finally going, home on the light end lay meets as well as several dual engage­ of a 30 to 28 score. During the first half, ments, Keogan's five was well in the van but the A number of veterans, among them many Northwestern squad brushed up its offensive who have earned their spurs in big compe­ play between halves and almost succeeded in tition, form the nucleus of the squad. Cap­ spoiling the Notre Dame victory string. tain Joe Delia Maria, with Charley Riley are in the dashes: Barron and Griffin in the NOTRE DAME 27, NORTHWESTERN 21 hurdles; McGauley, McDonald, and Lahey Six days later, on Januaiy 3, the Irish in the quarter mile; Bov in the vault; Mas- paid a visit to the Wildcat gym in Evanston, terson in the half mile and Young, Phelan, but this time did not receive so much of a Nulty and Ryan in the longer distances, scare as they piled up a 27 to 21 advantage round out the veteran angle of the squad. over the Purple. Several promising candidates have come Nyikos went wild in the first half, scor­ up from last year's freshman squad, among ing from every angle of the floor. Again, them being Jack Elder, sensational 60 yard the Irish witnessed a slump during the sec­ dasher of last season; Joe Abbott, a middle ond half and had a hard job in heading off distance runner of parts and John Brown, the last period rush of the Kent cagers. a crack two miler. THE NOTRE DAME SCHOLASTIC 413 Which WiU You Choose ? THE COTTAGE GRttl

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BOLGER SCORES BIRTH CONTROL ' ROCHESTER CLUB XMAS DANCE Debating, on the subject "Resolved, that The sixth annual diimer dance of the No­ birth control is good for society," Rev. Wil­ tre Dame Club of Rochester was held at the liam Bolger, C.S.C., professor of economics Rochester Hotel on December 27. The affair was successful from every standpoint and and debating coach here, and Prof. Ross, was attended by more than a hundred cou­ University of Wisconsin nationally knowai ples. Notre Dame alumni from points in the sociologist clashed in the Jewish Temple vicinity of Rochester were in attendance and Tuesday evening. A capacity crowd of near­ they together with their friends composed a ly a thousand listeners heard the verbal com­ most enjoyable gathering. bat, which dissected the question of birth Bud Manlon's Orchestra furnished music during the dinner and for the dance that fol­ control mercilessly. lowed it. Hanlon is a former Notre Dame Father Bolger defended the negative side man and his rendering, of the "Victoiy of the question from the standjwint of both March" in several unique ways was a fea­ religion and society, maldng his points ture of the evening. Some of the best ama­ strongly and logically. The crowd seemingly teur theatrical talent of Rochester was on Avas somewhat inclined to his side of the de­ hand to afford entertainment during the din­ bate before he had finished. The questions ner. The success of the affair is due chiefly of moral, economics, sociological, mental and to Joe Doran who is president of the Almn- physical good were touched upon and ex­ ni group in Rochester and also to Ray Mead, plained thoroughly by Father Bolger. secretary^treasurer of that organization Prof. Ross based his contentions in large whose efforts resulted in the very representa­ part upon the danger of over-population and tive Notre Dame dance that was given. the physical well-being of parents and chil­ Many Rochester followers of Notre Dame, dren, as well as the financial difficulties en­ including a number of the Alumni and un­ countered as a result of too frequent pro­ dergraduates who were at home for the holi­ creation. He defended the affirmative with days attended the splendid concert giyen by considerable dexterity and ability and his Notre Dame Glee Club in Geneva. The con­ contentions were well presented. cert was followed by a reception and dance in the State Armory at Geneva and a large The debate was one of a series of lectures crowd was on hand to extend their welcome being presented weekly by a Chicago society. to the Irish singers. Charles J. Schelansky, In a previous forum held by the same group, a member of the Rochester Club, whose Prof. Charles Phillips had considerable suc­ home is in Geneva was in the personnel of cess in defending the Catholic viewpoint in the Glee Club. —J.D.S. the Mexican religious controversy, being able to win the audience to his side and to force the Mexican consul at Chicago to admit that Students at Oklahoma A. & M. have the Calles is persecuting the Church. last word when it comes to showing pep. Instead of the usual "here" they have de­ No decision was given in the Ross-Bolger vised a new way to tell the professors of debate, but the audience evidently was made their class presence. When a student's name to realize the seriousness of the problem in is called in the class during roll call, he an­ present-day society. swers "Beat Washington," one of A. & M's. Father Bolger's presentation of his subject football rivals. The plan met with the dis­ was so skillful and forceful that he has been favor of the faculty and incidentally has led invited to speak on the same subject again to a wide discussion, that is being taken up in the near future. by papers throughout the country.

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