Notre Dame Scholastic, Vol. 69, No. 26
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?:art TTom tlia Library /VVAV 29. l93f6V i-f v^l \XJ^' ^ ^>6G NOTRE DAME i p SCHOLASTIC i i fa R 1 i'I i Volume Sixty-nine Number Twenty-six COLLEGE PARADE By Anthony F. O'Boyle Within the hour we will, for the last time this semester, feed a lino type machine our copy for this week ly column. Vehemently would we decry the accusation of "going senti mental" on you i n this LONGER our final is sue—but, at the same time we are not i n the SHORTER least reluct ant to admit that it is with a sin cere twinge of regret HIGHER ANTHONY O-BOYLE that we type these closing lines. Frankly, through the medium of exchanges, we enjoyed our periodic MWER press visits to innumerable campi \ throughout the nation and so natur ally our comments on the activities of other schools was always an interest ing assignment. As this is the last opportunity we will have we wish to take advantage of it and thank those collegiate publications that made the writing of this particular column an enjoyable weekly task. It would be impossible for us to designate any publication from our large exchange list as "tops" but among the more outstanding period icals that came to our attention we might mention the Syracuse Orange, the Indiana Daily Student, the New Rochelle Tatler, the Ohio State Lan tern, the Holy Cross TomaJmivk, the California Daily, the Carnegie Tar J31POSSIBIJE?—not at all. Year tan, and the Daily Kansan. after year Long Distance telephone service grows longer Column heads that amused us in reach—shorter in the time needed, for making connec were the titles given various "gossip tions—higher, in quality of transmission—lower in cost. columns" in different college journals. For example, Manhattan's was called Since the first of this year. Long Distance calling has "Manhattan Cocktails," the Carnegie been made cheaper in two ways. Tartan had its "Hangover," while Colorado University gossip was gath 1. Rates are now reduced after 7 P. M. each nigiht on ered under the heading "Molecular person-to-person calls to most points. As formerly, station- Meditations," and the staff of Du- to-station rates are lower after 7 P. M. quesne U. expressed such tidbits be neath the caption "The Wotchama- 2. The same low night rates now apply all day Sunday colyum." on both types of serNdce. The editorials of the California Just another proof that the Bell System is constantly Daily, the Southern California Troj- striving to fit telephone service more closely to your an, and the Brown Herald, in our opinion, are desirving of hearty com needs in every possible way. mendation for their sincerity, selec tion of subjects, and pithy, decisive comments. Why not take advantage of these If perchance at one time or another '^Bargain Hours" to keep in closer Ave did write something that inter touch tcitii home? ested you we sincerely feel that the reams of our copy that found nothing but the waste basket was of some avail. Until next September then HFLL TKLKIMIOM: SVSTI:>I . Goodbye and Good Luck. Two Th^e Scholastic Monogram Club of '36 Has Active Season JLef Fbtff* BagQage By Graham Starr Go Bawne Under the leadership of "Mike" Layden, the Monogram Club of '36, after the close of strenuous football and basketball seasons, turned its at by f Hie tention to social affairs with the com ing of the annual Monogram Club formal dance, on April 16, at the Palais Royale, Fred Carideo was chairman of the event. LAUIVDRY In honor and memory of Knute Rockne, the club, along with the local alumni, visited his grave in Highland cemetery on April 29. ROUTE Next, in connection with the annual Monogi'am Absurdities, the club spon sored a skit contest. The "Absurdi ties," directed by Paul Rubly, was Arrange to ship it off this June by your old friend presented in Washington Hall on the Railway Express and w^hen Commencement Day evenings of May 3 and 4. According to THE SCHOLASTIC'S dramatic re- dawns, be fancy free to board the train for home. viewei-, old Washington Hall with no Anything — trunks, bags, books, golf clubs, cups, little effort withstood the terrific even your diploma—Railway Express will pick them strain imposed on it by the lumber all up on your phone call, forward them at passen ing chorines, and by the applause of ger train speed, deliver them safe and sound at the audience. Henry Pojman was master of ceremonies. your home. And it's economical. Railway Express rates are low, and you pay nothing at all for pick George Wirry, former senior foot up and delivery service. There are no draymen's ball manager, was given silent trib utes both at the show, and at the Old- demands, no tips, no standing in line, and sure- Timers-Varsity football game in the ness is made doubly sure by Railw^ay Express's afternoon. double receipts, with $50.00 liability included on every piece you ship. Besides, you have the choice CHICAGO CLUB DANCE of forwarding your things either prepaid or collect, The annual summer dance of the and they'll be home as soon as you are. No other Chicago Club will be held during the way of shipping gives you this kind of service, evening of June 9, according to an as you probably know^, and to get it you have announcement made this week by only to phone the nearest Railway Express office. John Maloney, president of the club. Jack Russell and his orchestra will 'Phone 3-612! 506 W. South St. furnish the music for the affair which will be held at the Knickerbocker South Bend, Ind. Hotel in Chicago. The dance is open to anyone who RAILWAY EXPRESS wishes to attend. Dress will be op AGENCY INC. tional. Tickets may be obtained from members of the Chicago Club for NATION-WIDE RAIL-AIR SERVICE $1.75. Reservations must be made at the Knickerbocker Hotel on June 8 or 9. GLASSES Properly FIHED Dr. E. J. Cain END TENNIS SEASON AT LANSING This afternoon Notre Dame winds up its 1936 tennis season by encount Est. 1900 ering Michigan State at Lansing, Although the State men ai-e some ROGERS what of an unknown quantity, it is certain that the match will be hard fought as the Irish will be out to DR. J. BURKE Eyesight avenge a defeat handed them last Specialists year by the boys from the Wolverine DR. W. G. BOGARDUS state. DR. E. C. BERRY This contest will ring down the cur Optometrists and Mfff. Opticians 212 So. Michigan St. tain of competition for four of the 228 S. Miehicaa St. Notre Dame men. They are: Capt. South Bend Joe Waldron, George Cannon, Joe South B«n«l, Indiana Prendergast, and Bud Vei-veat. May 2 9. 1936 Th r e 2 The Flag of The Class of 1936 Which Will Be Used During The Coming Year The N otre Dame Sch olastic Entered as second-class matter at Notre Dame. Indiana. Acceptance for mailinzT t at special rate of postasre. Section 1103. Oct. 3. 1917. Authorized Jane 25. 19is[j Volume LXIX May 29. 1936 No. 26 FINAL COMMENCEMENT PLANS ANNOUNCED 446 Seniors Get Degrees By Louis Da Pra Four hundx'ed and sixty-six candi dates in the various Colleges of the University, 174 of whom are gradu ating with honors, will be awarded Bachelor degrees at the 92nd Com mencement exez'cises of the Univer sity of Notre Dame to take place in the Field House on Sunday, June 7. Twenty-eight of the candidates are to be awarded the degree magna cum huide. According to latest aver ages available, Roman S. Ladewski, C.S.C, a student in the College of Arts and Letters from Holy Cross Seminary, has the highest scholastic ranking of the 19.36 gi'aduates. Honor men in the other Colleges are Henry A. Staunton, class valedic torian, a student in the College of HON. FRANCIS P. GARVAN Science from South Bend, Ind. Ar DR. WILLIAM J. MAYO thur A. Baum, a student in the Col lege of Engineering from Battle Break Ground Monday For Creek, Mich.; William J. Smith, a Mansfield To Play Lead student in the College of Commerce In Connnnencement Play $300,000 Biology Building from Chicago, 111.; and Robert B. Devine, a student in the College of Continuing a program of expansion Law from Norwalk, Conn. By John Hurley in the field of science, construction The cast for this year's version of will be started on Monday, June 1, Three Day Program Set the annual Commencement play, "Fri day the Thirteenth," has been chosen of a new $300,000 biology building to During the three-day Commence be erected near the new student by Professor Albert Doyle, director ment program which will begin Fri of the University theatre. infirmary. day afternoon, June 5, with a pri Joe Mansfield has been assigned vate address in Washington Hall to On Saturday, June 6, the corner the lead of Harvey Chase, originator the Class of 1936 by Rev. John F. stone of the new structure \\'ill be of the jinx club . ai"ound which the O'Hara, C.S.C, vax-ious reunions by laid as part of the annual Class Day play revolves. Jack McKendry will alumni groups, dinners, the annual exercises. The Hon. Francis P. Gar- enact the part of Mr. JefFers, man alumni banquet and' meeting, con van, founder of the Chemical Founda ager of the hotel which is the locale certs, sporting events, and the Com tion will preside, at the invitation of of the play.