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Father John Carroll with William Deakins, Jr., and John Threlkeld, the grantors of the original site of Georgetown University, negotiating for the purchase of the land in 1789.

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The arrival of the stage-coach with the first students of Georgetown College

Domesday Booke

OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND THIRTY-THREE

Tiiblished by The Senior Class of Georgetown University D E D I

THE fame of Georgetown has been embodied in song and story during its century and a half of existence. Its fair name is secure and splendid. In large measure the steady progress of the University has been due to the distinguished roll of presidents, whose accomplishments for the cause of educa­ tion link the Georgetown of today to the modest foundation of that sterling patriot. Bishop Carroll; that foundation was co­ incident with the birth of the nation. The early years of the Uni­ versity and its subsequent growth was accomplished under the inspiring guidance of men who were worthy successors of Bishop Carroll, and who brought to fruition the promise of his dreams. Under the firstpresident . Reverend Robert Plunkett, S.J., Georgetown College firstopene d its doors to the Catholic youth of America. His gentleness and humility, those virtues that at­ tracted the confidence of his superior. Archbishop Carroll, drew on all occasions during his brief administration (1791-1793) the love and respect of his students. His term was marked by the entrance to the College of many great figures in the history of our country. He exercised great influence on the College even after he resigned his office, and the memory of our first president will always be treasured at Georgetown. Father John Grassi, who was born and educated in Europe, came to Georgetown in 1812 and served as president until 1817. Under him, the College grew from an unimpressive roster of twelve students to one numbering almost one hundred. To make room for the large increase of students, he practically rebuilt the entire College, increasing the number of dormitories and constructing new recreational facilities. During his administration, Georgetown was empowered to grant University degrees, by an act of Con­ gress on March i, 1815. Upon taking oflrtce as president, in 1829, Reverend Father Thomas Mulledy, S.J., quickly tripled the enrollment of the Col­ lege, and likewise increased the faculty. During the eleven years of his two administrations, (1829-1837; 1845-1848), the Philodemic Debating Society was founded; official approval was granted by the Holy Father for granting degrees in Theology and Divinity; the Mulledy building was constructed; the Library was increased to twelve thousand volumes; and finally the beautiful Mile Path was built. The appointment of Father James Ryder, S.J., founder of the Philodemic Society, to the presidency in 1840, marked another epoch in our University history. While he was Rector, the College Museum grew with great strides and became one of the finest in the country. The building of the Observatory, undertaken and T I O N completed by Father Ryder, soon attracted great attention throughout the scientific world. His retirement from office in 1845 marked one of the most successful executive terms at Georgetown. Reverend Bernard Maguire, president from 1852 to 1858 and again from 1866 to 1870, was one of Georgetown's most popular leaders. His charming personality caused him to be greatly loved, while his achievements led him to be greatly respected. The Law Department of the University was founded in 1870 under Father Maguire, and under his leadership both the Library and the Museum were greatly enlarged. The greatest act of the Reverend Father Patrick F. Healy, S.J., president of Georgetown from 1873 to 1882, was the erection of the building that bears his name. Begun early in 1877, the great edifice was completed in November, 1879. Though the building had been contemplated several years. Father Healy was the man who made the finalplan s and who really, through his perseverance, made the structure possible. It stands as a lasting monument to his name. Father Healy's successor, Father James Doonan, S.J., served from 1882 to 1888. His attractive manner and his personal ability won many benefactors for the College, "nor could anyone more worthily represent her and plead her cause." Recognizing the need for a new building to house the Medical Department, he paved the way for the construction of such a building in 1886. In 1887 the Coleman Museum was greatly enlarged, so that the many new treasures donated by friends of Georgetown could be kept in safety. During the term of P'ather Joseph Havens Richards (1888- 1898), the Centennial of Georgetown College was becomingly observed. During his administration, the interior of the North Building was entirely remodeled, and the Observatory, besides being renovated, was newly equipped. The Riggs Library was con­ structed at this time in the wing of the Healy Building. Dahlgren Chapel was also constructed during Father Richards' term of office. It is thus evident that at the turn of Georgetown's first century, the institution was virile and thriving. That the memory of these and other leaders of Georgetown University may not be lost to those who pass through her portals, that Georgetown's sons may always realize how greatly they are indebted for their education to these great men, and finallytha t some of the spirit that is Georgetown's may be transmitted through these pages to all who may read them, the nineteen hundred and thirty-three YE DOMESDAY BOOKE is dedicated to the Presidents of Georgetown University. g=F

T^v. father Coleman Nevils

PRESIDENT OK GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY ^I^eyerend Coleman Nevils, S.J.

REVEREND COLEMAN NEVILS, S.J.; A.B., M.A. (St. Joseph's College); Ph.D. (Woodstock College); D.D. (Georgetown Uni­ versity); known by all his associates as a splendid instructor and inspiring guide of your men, has been president of Georgetown University since 1928. During his career he has been professor at Loyola School, Boston College, Holy Cross College, and Georgetown University. Formerly dean of the College of Arts and Science, he has also occupied the position of Regent of the School of Foreign Service. During a period of absence from Georgetown he was dean of the Jesuit House of Studies at Shadowbrook, Massachusetts. Father Nevils has been decorated by various foreign governments, receiving the Grand Cordon of St. Sava from Yugoslavia; Commander of the Crown of Italy, from the Royal Italian Government; and Commander of the State from Rumania. He is also a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and Faithful Friar of the Washington Assembly. Georgetown University has been greatly enlarged under the leader­ ship and direction of Father Nevils. He paved the way for construction of the new Medical and Dental School which was completed in 1929; the addition to the faculty building; Copley Hall, which was completed in 1931; and the White-Gravenor Hall which has just been completed this spring. The scholastic standing of the various departments has been substantially raised under the regime of Father Nevils. He has given his heart and soul to every activity which has taken place during his years as President of Georgetown University. The dedication of this YE DOMESDAY BOOKE is therefore extended to Father Nevils, in that we may pay him tribute and show him our very sincere appreciation for the many benefits he has accomplished for Georgetown and Georgetown men.

LAW SCHOOL

WILLIAM GASTON

THE first student to sign the rolls of Georgetown was William Gaston of North Carolina. He was born at Newburgh of that state, September 19, 1 778. He was described by the then president of the university, Father Plunkett, as the best scholar and most exemplary youth at George­ town. William Gaston's public career began in 1 808 when he was elected to the general assembly of North Carolina. Later he became the Speaker of the House in that state and still later he was elefted to the thirteenth and fourteenth sessions of the Congress of the United States. It was during his period in Congress that he introduced a resolution and saw to its adoption, for a charter ol Georgetown College which was granted by the national body, March i, i 8 i 5. Refusing the nomination for United States Senator, he returned to his state and was eledted to the State Senate where, as chair­ man of the committee on Judiciary, he wrote the bill which brought into existence the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Subsequently, he himself was eleded to the supreme bench of that state, November, 1833. ^^^ prin­ ciples ol public office as a public trust and the higher level of civic achieve­ ment which he maintained throughout his distinguished career, are best expressed in his own words: "To administer justice in the last resort, to ex­ pound and apply the laws for the advancement of right and the suppression of wrong, is an ennobling and indeed a holy office, and the exercise of its functions, while it raises my mind above the midst of earth, above cares and passion, into a pure and serene atmosphere, always seems to impart fresh vigor to my understanding and a better temper to my whole soul." William Gaston died on January 23, i 844. •^ ^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

REV. FATHER FRANCIS E. LUCY Regent

GEORGE E. HAMILTON HuoH J. FHGAN Dea n Assistant Dean

OOOOOO SENIORS ^ YE DOMESDAYBOOKE FOR 1933

BARRET QUIRK PAUL W. CARAWAY President Vice-President

Senior Morning Class

THE members of the Senior class, on returning to school last September, experienced sensations not felt by members of any other class at the time. For the Seniors were entering their last year, the climax of years of study and labor. In high school and in college they had often looked forward, over what at the time seemed to be an infinite number of years, to the day when they would enter the practice of that profession for which their entire youth had been the preparation. Now they were separated from their goal by but one short year, and all members of the class on that day resolved that during the last year they would not abate their efforts to prepare themselves in such manner that, on leaving school, they would be a credit both to their profession and to their Alma Mater. The first business to be transacted by every class annually is the election of officers. Mr. Barret Quirk, was elected to the presidency of the class, succeeding Mr. Thomas Kennedy. Other officers elected were, Vice-President, Mr. Paul Caraway; Secretary, Mr. John O'Donnell; Treasurer, Mr. Maxwell Gruber; Historian, Mr. Edward L. Cox; and Sergeant-at-Arms, Mr. John Johnson. The retiring president, Mr. Kenned>-, who had faithfully guided the destinies of the class during the preceding year, and wJ-iose address to the class, beginning with the words, "Gentlemen, it has long been the custom," ranked with any of Cicero's best, was given a rising vote of thanks for his services. Other members of the class attained outstanding honors, both of scholastic nature and in connection with the various extra-curricular activities of the school. At the first assemblage of the year, the honors in scholarship for the preceding year were awarded to Mr. Bernard C. Moloney, and Mr. William F. Pielsticker. Mr. Pielsticker was also appointed editor of the Journal, the outstanding honor open to students of the school. Another member of the class, Mr. James Bowes, was appointed the business manager. OOOOOO OOOOOO K'^f^ ^r YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

The two law clubs open to students of the morning school both enjoyed a most suc­ cessful year under direction of members of the Senior class. The Pierce Butler Law Club was presided over by Mr. James Bowes, while the same position in the Edward Douglas White Law Club was filled by Mr. Clement Joswick. The Law School Prom, the annual social event of the entire school, was under the chairmanship of Mr. Joseph T. King. The Law School section of YE DOMESDAY BOOKE, was edited by Mr. E. P. Arliss, and Mr. Joseph King was the business manager for the Law School. The members of the class had anticipated that the year would pass quickly, and in this they were correct. Gone was the bewilderment which aft'ected them in breshman year, when everything was new and strange; gone also was the tedium of the second year, when graduation seemed as far oflF as ever, and when the law seemed to be but a conglomeration of principles. The Senior year with its opportunity, in Moot Court, to put those principles so laboriously learned, into actual practice, gave new vigor to the desire to study. Rules of evidence were transmitted from black print on a white page to living things in the course studied, such as Taxation, Constitutional Law, Insurance; and others presented important, every-day problems to the student. Thus in his last year, the student was brought closer to the conditions that will face him in his actual practice. The high point of the year, from a social standpoint, was the annual class banquet. This year the function was of particular importance, for it was the last opportunity for the members of the class to gather together, outside of class, and also with the faculty. The Committee, under the chairmanship of Mr. Bernard Donaghue, labored untiringly to make the affair the great success that it was. As the year draws to an end, we all look forward to the day of Commencement, when, just as three years ago the members of the class came together from all parts of the country, so shall they scatter. Yet no matter where fortune shall take them, they will never forget the influence of Georgetown and its unselfish professors in forming their professional careers. They will never forget the ethical standards inculcated in George­ town, nor will they ever disgrace that University, whose stamp, in the form of a degree, they wear. Least of all will they forget those friendships formed in the classroom and in common study, and cemented through three years of daily association. These they will carry away with them, along with their other pleasant recollections of students days.

JOHN A. O'DONNELL, JR. MAXWELL J. GRUBER EDWARD L. COX Secretary Treasurer Historian oooooo"j^oooooo

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RALPH S. BOYD WALTER T. CROFTON, JR. President Vice-President

Senior Evening Class

THE Assistant Dean welcomed us to the law school in 1929, and demanded a little note from nearly every one. We boasted then eighty-two members, including the smaller group that had entered at the beginning of the previous winter term. Our number since that time has fallen to some seventy odd, due no doubt to the intervening depression. As most classes usually do, we had an election of oflficers early in the firstter m in '29, and the "ex-Hilltopers" dominated both the nominations and the elections. They organized early and voted often in the approved New York manner. Jim McTigue w-as selected to head the "ticket" and the selection was duly "O. K'ed" by the "electorate." Bob Criscuola (not related to either of the beverage kings) was chosen vice-president; Dwight Doty, secretary; John M. Leach, treasurer; and Joe Bilkovic, sergeant-at-arms. Larry Hince won the prize debate on his first attempt. Professor Alexander experienced difficulty in pronouncing names, and characterized it as an old failing. Professors Sullivan and Easby-Smith had the same difficulty (without explanations). All continued with the mis-pronunciation. Professor Laskey would not tolerate sleeping during the lectures and many missed their accustomed siesta. Professor Sullivan disliked our brands of cigarettes; Professor Alexander covered Contracts twice. The second year brought a decided change in the mental attitude of the men. By that time, most of them full realized that the study of law was an arduous task. After having spent one-half the lectures trying to convince us that his specialty was most difficult (we already knew it) the Ambassador Extraordinary and the Minister Plenipotentiary resigned to accept a position before a more receptive student-body in New ^'ork City. (So 'tis rumored.) Professor Easby-Smith traded his watch for a copy of Brannon's. Elections again, this time with fireworks, furiously contended. Countless ballots were cast (some thrown out by the moderators). Joe Rheil proved himself a resourceful cam­ paigner, and clinched his election by his fiery speech. Much joy in the Wender Camp; Larry Hince was chosen vice-president. He succeeded Rheil when the latter was forced to withdraw because of sickness. Doty was again elected secretary. To Bernard "Murph" Fishgrund was entrusted the class purse (if any), and Joe Bilkovic succeeded himself as sergeant-at-arms. OOOOO oJ^^ o o 0^0

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Fishgrund staged a banquet for us at the Hay-Adams House and Professor Boyd recounted seriously. Professor Laskey favored us with a brilliant and witty discourse on trial experience, from the viewpoint of a prosecution attorney. Coleman told stories; Crofton left the room. All in all, the party was a big success. Professor O'Donoghue's lilting voice was more adapted to lullabys than to lectures on equity. Professor Roach digressed often and at length. None of us were too successful in Future Estates, and many took conditions that limited much of their nightly activities for a few months thereafter. Professor O'Donoghue was appointed to the bench of the District Supreme Court, and the class presented him with a gavel. Elections during the third year not as spirited as heretofore but very successful. 1 he class selected a fine leader in the person of Jack Adler, and for his assistants chose Ray Abbatichio, Dwight Doty, Ted Morrissey, A. Milburn Petty and Joe Bilkovic. "Murphy" (Bernard to you) Fishgrund was again persuaded to stage a banquet. The main event of the evening was held at the Carlton. Father Lucey, Regent of the Law School, was among the guests present. Practically all the members of the class managed to duck "Fighting Bob's" arms during his lectures on Constitutional Law. Abbatichio slept better after acquiring an eye-shade. Leach followed his lead. Doty promenaded in a black felt and Leslie tagged him "Dea­ con." Wender assumed a disguise in the form of mustachios. Delaney defended his title sonorously. Professor Alexander continued with his mis-pronunciations, and was just as often corrected. That dark and dismal night in May rolled around, and Professor Keigwin's bark proved worse than his bite. Professor Laskey crossed the dope by giving an exam in Domestic Relations. Eight exams! Much weight and sleep lost. No casualties. Twenty-seven of our number attempted the bar exams and twenty-two passed. Just a push-over. Lessard went home during the summer and was admitted there. During the fourth and concluding flight,w e chose Ralph S. Boyd to navigate the good ship. Crofton won the second position on the program. Doty was re-elected for his fourth term. Fishgrund was again chosen treasurer (without bond). Leslie's previous experience led the class to believe that he could guard the outer portal and Welch won fifty cents. Fanning was elected historian. Much preparation for the Senior Banquet. At this writing, Monsieur Fishgrund is the leading candidate for the executive position. Theme song will be "Happy Daze are here again." Degrees will be conferred sometime in June. All should be present in person. Don't fail to attend. You may have the lucky number.

DWIGHT D. DOTY BERNARD H. FISHGRUND STEPHAN A. FANNING Secretary Treasurer Historian OOOOOO RAY.MOND J..ABBATICCHIO, JR., LL.B.

RICHARD HALL ANTHONY, LL.B. Providence, Rhode Island .ALFRED CARR .ACKERSON, LL.B. Law Journal. .Associate Editor, '33. Richfield, Utah

JOHN WILLIAM ADLER, LL.B. Memphis, Tennessee Delta Chi Fraternity, President, '32, '33; Carroll Law Club; Class Presi­ dent, '32; Prom Committee, '30, '31, '.32, ',33,

EDWARD P. ARLIS, A.B., LL,B, Silver Spring, Maryland Pierce Butler Law Club; Morning JOSEPH P. .ALISHAUSKV, .\.H.. LL,B. Law Editor VE DO.MESDAY BOOKE. Waterbury. Connecticut .S()dalit>-, '31, '32, '33; Pierce Butler Law Club, '31. '32, Treasurer, '33.

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JOHN LAWRENCE BADER, A.B., LL.B. Atlantic City, New Jersey Law Re\-iew, '3\.

JAMES D. BOCK, LL.B. Washington, District of Columbia Delta Theta Phi Fraternity. JOHN F. BERGIN, LL.B. -»^^^^^H Washington, Di trici of Columbiam •"^ .i'^taHH^I W^Mr% ^H^Kk. s J^^^l wK -y j^^H ^^m ™.^ ,____i^^^^H 1k ^w^^H

PAUL BLIVEN, LL,B. Washington, District of Columbia Delta Theta Phi.

EDWIN S. BOOTH, LL.B. Marshall, Illinois

HAROLD M. BODE, LL.B. Kenosha, Wisconsin Phi Alpha Delta.

lir?^ 119 JAMES .ARTHUR BOWES, JR., LL.B. North Adams, Massachusetts Pierce Butler Law Club, '31, '32, '33; Executive Committee, '32, '33; Ban­ quet Committee, '32; Georgetown Law Journal, '32, Business Manager, '33.

MICHAEL EDWARD BRUNO, LL.B. Bridgeport, Connecticut RALPH .S. BOYD, LL.B, Delta Chi Fraternity; Pierce Butler Washington, District of ColumbiaLa w Club, '31, '32. Sergeant-at- .Arms, '32. Delta Theta Phi Fraternity, Tribune, '32, '33; Interfraternitj' Council, Vice-President, '33; Chairman Inter- fraternity Prom, '33; Banquet Com­ mitter, '32, '33; Carroll Law Club, '30, '31, '32, '33; Law Journal Staff, '32, '33; Class President, '33; Mem­ ber of District Bar.

JAMES LADD BREWINK, LL.B. Lewiston. Idaho Member of District Bar.

HUGH J. CAHILL, JR., LL.B. Cincinnati. Ohio White Law Club. SiGMUND T. BRINSKY Jlazletoti, Pennsylvania .A.B. (George Washington Uni\ersi- ty); Phi Beta Gamma Fraternity; Pierce Butler Law Club '31, '32, '33; W'hite Law Club, '32, '33; Law So­ dality, '32, '33; .Assistant Librarian, '33.

120 JOSEPH .A. CALTAGIRONE, JR., LL.B. Ph X la del pit ia .Pen n sylva n ia .A.B. (Catholic Lnixersity).

LESTER WILLIAM CHENAIL. LL.B. North Adams. Massachu.^etts FRANCIS CAPPALLI Providence. Rhode Islatid

.A.B. (Pr()\idence College).

PAUL WYATT CARAWAY, LL.B. Jonesboro. Arkansas

United States Military .Academy, West Point; Secretary- of Class, '32, \'ice-President of Class, '33.

THO.MAS \'. CLAGETT, LL,B, Upper Marlboro. Maryland

Georgetown Law Journal, '32, '33; White Law Club, '31, '32, '33; Pierce Butler Law Club, '31, '32; Class JOSEPH I. CAVANAUGH, LL,B, Treasurer, '32. Washington, District of Columbia

Delta Theta Phi Fraternit\-; Wash­ ington Club; Sodalit\-; Member of District Bar,

121 1^ .ANDREW J. COLEMAN, LL.B. ':sr' m(§' Wellsville, Ohio Carroll Law Club, '32.'33.

ROHEKT WALTON CRISCUOLO, LL.B. Trenton, New Jersey

TIMOTHY .A. CORCORAN Phi Beta Gamma Fraternity; Chief Justice, '32, .Associate Justice, '33; Brooklyn, New York Carroll Law Club, Clerk, '32, Chan­ Delta Theta Phi Fraternity; Butler cellor, '33; President Georgetown Law Club; Sodality. Democratic Club, '33; Vice-Presi­ dent of Class, '31 ; Prom Committee, '-33.

EDWARD L. COX Brooklyn. New York .A,B, (Georgetow-n Uni\-ersity); Class Historian, '32, '33.

WALTER TIMOTHY CROFTON, JR., LL.B. Parker.sburg. M'est Yirginia

MAURICE J. CRANE, LL.B. Phi Beta Gamma Fraternit\-: Pres­ ident of .Afternoon Class, '33; Carroll Providence, Rhode Island Law Club, Vice-Chancellor. '32; Delta Chi Fraternit\'; Sodalit\- Pre­ Sodalit\-; Law Journal, '32, '33. fect, '31, '32, '33. WQ^ RUSSELL DANIEU Buffalo, New York Varsity Football, '30, '31, '32, '33; Intramural Boxing Team, '30; Sodal­ ity,'32,'33.

ROSS JOSEPH DILORENZO, LL.B. Brooklyn, New York Intramural Boxing, '30, '31; WhiteTHOMA S JOSEPH DELANEY, LL.B. Law Club, '31, '32, '33; Executi\-e Tacoma, Washington Board, '32; Sodality. Carroll Law Club, '32, '33; Fcgan Prize Contest, '32.

JOHN THOMAS DEMPSEY, LL.B. Great Falls, Montana Phi Beta Gamma Fraternity.

JOSEPH FRANCIS DESABATINO, LL.B. Wilmington, Delaware

Intramural Football, '30; BasketballBARTHOLOME W DIGGINS, LL.B. and Baseball, '3\; Pierce Butler Law Washington, District of Columbia Club, '33; Sodality-. Gould Law Club, '30, '31, '32, '33; Member of District Bar.

"^ Wi GEORGE FRANCIS DISKON, LL.B. Paterson, New Jersey Delta Theta Phi Fraternity; Pierce Butler Law Club; Prom Committee, '30; Sodality; Officers' Reserve Corps.

JOHN JOSEPH EVERS, JR., LL.B. Albany, New York

JOHN JOSEPH DISKON, LL.B. Gamma Eta Gamma Fraternity; Paterson, New Jersey Varsity Baseball, '30, '31, Captain, '32; Class President, '30. Delta Theta Phi Fraternity; Pierce Butler Law Club; Banquet Com­ mittee, '33; Officers' Reserve Corps.

BERNARD J. DONOGHUE, LL.B. Aubtirn, New York Varsity Football, '31, '32, '33; Var­ sity Track, '32; Banquet Committee Chairman, '33; Pierce Butler Law Club; Sodality; Prom Committee, '33.

ESTILL EDWIN EZELL, LL.B. B.S. (Georgia Tech); Delta Theta Phi Fraternitx-; Carroll Law Club; Prom Committee. '32; Member of District DWIGHT DAVID DOTY, LL.B. Bar. San Francisco, California Class Secretar\-, '31, '32, '33; Mem­ ber of District Bar.

\f^l 124 STEPHEN .A. FANNING, LL.B. Valley Falls, Rhode Island Ph.B.(Providence College),'28; Class Historian, '33; Second Scholarship Prize, '32; Gamma Eta Gamma Fra- ternit\.

RICHARD WILLIAM FUCHS. LL.B. Homestead, Florida HERMAN DAVID FERRARA, LL.B. Providence, Rhode Island

BERNARD H. FISHGRUND, LL.B Paterson, New Jersey Class Historian. '31; Class Treasurer, '33; Banquet Committee Chairman, '33; Chairman Finance Committee of Prom, '33.

JAMES THOMAS GAGHAN, LL.B. Washington. District of Columbia Gamma Eta Gamma Fraternity; Librarian, '32. '33; Law Journal PAUL FRANCIS FODALE, LL.B. Staff, '33. Corona, New York Phi .Alpha Delta Fraternity.

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ALBERT FRANCIS GILSON, JR. Phillipsburg, New Jersey

J. .ALDRICH HALL, LL,B. Aiken, South Carolina .ALBERT GOLDSTEIN, LL.B. Phi Beta Gamma Fraternity, His Washington, District of Columbia torian, '32, '33. Gould Law Club, '32, '33.

JOHN CHARLES GRAHAM, LL.B. Newton, Massachusetts

WILLIA.M HARD, JR,, LL,B, Washington, District of Columbia MAXWELL J. GRUBER, LL.B, .A.B. (Princeton Lni\ersity). Cleveland, Ohio Pierce Butler Law Club, '31, '32, '33; White Law Club, '31, '32, '33; Asso­ ciate Justice, '33; Prom Committee, '30; Law Journal; Class Treasurer, '33.

\^l 126 WILLIAM EDWARD HEANEY, LL.B. Bridgeport, Connecticut Law Prom Committee, '33.

CLEMENT DANIEL JOSWICK, LL.B, Washington. District of Columbia Gamma Eta Gamma Fraternit\- LAWRENCE HINCE, LL.B, White Law Club. Chief Justice, '33 Lawre?ice. Massachusetts .Associate Justice. '32; Library Staff Prom Committee, '31; Sodalit\- Gould Law Club; First Prize Debate, Pierce Butler Law Club, '32, '33. '30,

EDWARD ANTHONY HURLEY^, LL.B. Washington, District of Columbia

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JOHN RUSSELL JUTEN, LL.B. Gilbert. Minnesota Law Journal, '32, '33; Member of JOHN JOSEPH JOHNSON, JR., LL,B. District Bar. New Haven, Connecticut

127 THOMAS P. KENNEDY, LL.B. Hudson, New York Pierce Butler Law Club; Class Pres­ ident, '32; Banquet Committee, '33.

WALTER FRIDRICH KOLB, LL.B. Ml. Carmel, Illinois JOSEPH T. KING, JR., LL.B. A.B. (.\otre Dame); Pierce Butler ^nP^ ¥^'^' 1 Lawrenceville, Pennsylvania Law Club. Law Business Manager YE DOMES­ DAY BOOKE; Pierce Butler Law Club; Prom Committee, Chairman, '33; Law Journal Stafi; Georgetown Dem­ •P*''" ^„||gp^«i!™ ocratic Club. 1 ' ' ^- ••1 / . I

JAMES THOMAS KLINE, LL.B. Washington, District of Columbia Delta Theta Phi Fraternity.

.ARTHUR C. LATINA Staten Island, New York Pre-Legal. LOUIS AUGUST KLINE, LL.B. Washington, District of Columbia Dtlta Theta Phi Fraternit\-.

^A 128 JOHN M. LEACH, LL.B. Washington, District of Columbia Delta Theta Phi Fraternit\-; Class President, '31,

CARL JAMES MARTIN, LL,B. Washington, District of Columbia WILLIA.M HENRY LESLIE, JR. LL.B., PH.B. Wakefield, Rhode Island

FRANK JOHN LOFTUS, LL.B. Shamokin, Pennsylvania B.S. (Duquesne University); Gould Law Club.

CHARLES TE.MPLE MCDONALD, LL.B. Redfield, South Dakota Phi Beta Gamma Fraternit\'; .Asso­ ciate Chief Justice, '32, Chief Justice, '33; Interfraternity Council, His­ WILLIAM J. .MADDEN, LL.B. torian, '31, A'ice-President, '32, Pres­ Washington. District of Columbia ident, '33; Interfraternity Prom Chairman, '32; White Law Club, '30; Gould Law Club, '30, '32. '33. Chan­ Pierce Butler Law Club, '30; Law cellor, '31; Member of District Bar. Journal, '32, '33. .ALBERT JOSEPH MCELROY, LL.B. Vineland, New Jersey Prom Committee, '30; Carroll Law Club; Member of District Bar.

THEODORE X, AIORRISSEY, LL.B. Dunkirk. New York FRANCIS IGNATIUS MCGARRAGHY Class Treasurer, '32; Sodalitw Coun­ LL.B. sellor, '32: Carroll Law Club,''30, '3], Washington, District of Columbia'32, '33. .A.B. (Georgetow-n College,'29); E\e- ning Law Business Manager VE DOMESD.AY BOOKE; Member of D. C. Bar; Law Journal Staff; Gould Law Club, Secretary, '32, '33.

JAMES J. MCTIGUE Holyoke, Massachusetts Class President, '30; Prom Commit­ tee, '31, '32; Carroll Law Club, '30, '31, '32, '33; Sodality, '32, '33.

FRANCIS DESALES AIUDD, LL.B. B rya n tow n. Ma ryla nd

FREDERICK M. MESMER E\-ening Law Editor YE DOMESD.AY LL.B., PH.B. BOOKE; Prom Guest Committee Syracuse, New York Chairman, '33. Varsit\- Basketball Coach, '32. '33.

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SHERRY BASIL MYERS, LL.B,, B.S. Water town. New York White Law Club; Officers' Reser\'e Corps.

JACK F. O'CONNELL, LL,B, Salida, Colorado

Carroll Law Club, JOHN HENRY NEUBECK, LL.B, Washington, District of Columbia Member of District Bar.

"k ROBERT G. NEWBOLD, LL,B. Rushville, Indiana #"•**

JOHN .ADRIAN O'DONNELL, JR. A.B., LL.B. Scranton, Pennsylvania CHARLES FRANCIS NOLAN, LL,B, White Law- Club, '32, '33; Law Jour­ Oshkosh, Wisconsin nal Staff, '32, '33; Class Secretary, '33. Prom Committee. '30, '32.

131 HENRY LEMAY PARADES, LL.B. Canton, Ohio Pierce Butler Law Club, '32, '33.

BARRET QUIRK, LL.B. Geneseo. New York STEPHEN JOSEPH PETROVITS, President of Class, '33; Phi Alpha B.S., LL.B. Delta Fraternity; Pierce Butler Law Torrington, Connecticut Club; Sodality; A'ice-President of Class, '32; Georgetown Democratic (Spring Hill College, Mobile, Ala­Club. bama) ; Physics Instructor at George­ town College, '30, '31, '32, '33.

A. MILBURN PETTY, LL.B., A.B. Silver Spring, Maryland (Jould Law Club, '30; Class His­ torian, '30; Carroll Law Club, '31, '32; Delta Theta Phi Fraternity; Member of District Bar.

LEON J. RISCASSI. A.B., LL.B. Hartford, Connecticut Pierce Butler Law Club. WILLIAM F. PIELSTICKER, A.B., LL.B. Kansas City, Missouri Edit(jr Law Journal. '32. '33; White Law Club, '32, '33; Senior BaiKjuet Committee, '32, '33.

132 JAMES L. RITCHIE, .A.B., LL.B. Newport, Rhode Island

RICHARD PATRICK SHANAHAN, LL.B. Chicago, Illinois .A.B. (Loyola University, Chicago,EDMUN D CHENAULT ROGERS, LL.B. Illinois); Pierce Butler Law Club,'31, Nashville, Tennessee '32, '33; White Law Club, '32, '33; Law Journal Staff. Law Journal Staff, '31, '32, '33; Member of District Bar.

SAMUEL ROBERT SALLICK, LL.B. Norwalk, Connecticut Georgetown School of Foreign Ser\- ice; Pierce Butler Law Club, '31, '32, '33; White Law Club, '31, '32, '33; Law Journal Staff, '33.

JOHN PAUL SHLMMENS, LL.B. Newberry, Michigan Varsity Football, '31, '32, '33. CARL ROBERT SCHEDLER, LL.B. Stillwater, Oklahoma

133 MICHAEL J. SICILIAN, LL.B. Bridgeport, Connecticut

JOSEPH T. STEPHENS Erie, Pennsylvania

EDWARD A. SLAVI.N, A.B., LL.B. A.B. (St. Vincent College); Phi Beta Gamma Fraternity; Law Journal Waterbury, Connecticut Staff, '32, '33; White Law Club, '31, '32, '33; Pierce Butler Law Club, '31, Treasurer, '32; Law Librarian, '32.

LEO SMILOW, LL.B. Minneapolis, Minnesota

DANIEL .M. SWEENEY, .A.B., LL.B. Edgewood. Rhode Island

JOSEPH L. SPELLMAN, LL.B. Washington, District of Columbia A.B. (St. Bona\-enture College).

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\JM. 134 MORRIS TEMIN, LL.B. Washington, District of Columbia B.S. (George Washington University.)

MAX WALL, LL.B. Washington. District of Columbia

Georgetown School of Foreign Serv­ JOSEPH EDWARD TRACY, JR., LL.B, ice. Washington, District of Columbia Georgetown University; White Law Club; Treasurer's Office, Svrs.

JAMES MALCOLM TURTON, LL.B. Washington, District of Columbia Gamma Eta Gamma Fraternity.

EDWIN J. WATTS Eyota, Minnesota Gamma Eta Gamma Fraternity; .ALFRED 0. VASSALLO, A.B., LL.B. Debating Societv, '30; White Law Harrison, New York Club, '31, '32, '33.

135 WILLIAM JOHN WELLS, LL.B. Syracuse, New York

IRVING WINOGRAD, LL.B. Providence, Rhode Island RICHARD DECLAN WELSH, LL.B. Banquet Committee, '33. Plymouth, Massachusetts A.B. (Georgetown College); Gamma Eta Gamma Fraternitv; Carroll Law- Club, '32, '33.

HARRY SYVLESTER WENDER, LL.B. Washington, District of Columbia Carroll Law Club, '32, '33; Member of District Bar.

JOHN .ANTHONY WOENDLE, LL.B. Portland, Oregon Delta Chi Fraternitv. LOUIS .A. WIEBE, LL.B. Beatrice, Nebraska Gamma Eta Gamma F~raternity.

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IN MEMORIAM Howard Boyd

HOWARD BOYD. Professor of Law in Georgetown Law- School, died on October 13, 1932. Mr. Boyd was born August 4, 1869, near Hancock, Washington County, Maryland, the son of Mary Elian Taney and William J. Boyd. Chief Justice Roger B. Taney of the United States Supreme Court was Mr. Boyd's great uncle. The youngest offive children , he was educated in Maryland and entered Georgetown Law School and received the degree of Bachelor of Laws with the Class of 1897. He was admitted to the Bar of the District of Columbia in the same year. The following year he took the graduate course at the Law School and received the degree of Master of Laws. On November 27, 1901, Mr. Boyd married Miss Mary V. Stewart. At the time of his death, he had been an active member of the Bar of the District of Columbia for thirty-four years. In 1902, he began teaching classes in preparation for the District of Columbia Bar examina­ tions, and other bar examinations, in which work he was conspicu­ ously successful. During the World War, he served as member ot the Selective Draft Classification Board. He was appointed to the faculty of Georgetown Law School in 1910, and in 1931, he was selected by Congress, in association with Edwin Mooers, to com­ pile the written law in force in the District of Columbia at that time.

The loss of Air. Boyd is very deeply mourned by his students, by the alumni, and by his associates on the faculty. He had a very high sense of honor, was exceedingly loyal to the university and deeply interested in the success of its work. A man of wide reading but of a modest nature, he unconsciously impressed on his students much more than knowledge of law; he gave them, in addition, a respect for the moral principles upon which the law is based.

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Third Year Evening Law Class

THREE summers ago, sixty-two of us, comprising the Class of 1934, entered George­ town to woo the hand of justice. For days we flirtedwit h Blackstone and Kent, with Holt and Holmes; for months we were exhausted by what seemed a frivolous and un­ availing courting of that jocularly termed "hocus-pocus science." Our affections have been rewarded; fifty-six of us survived and are now truly wedded to jurisprudence. The years have made a profound impression, and obviously we have changed. Yester­ day we were mere fledglings, particularly observant as our professors propounded the applications of the rudimentary canons, apprehensive lest we lay not a secure foundation. New subjects dismayed us; lengthy assignments easily discouraged us; soothing lectures lulled us to sleep. We were about ready to agree with Macklin that law "smiles in your face while it picks your pocket; and the glorious uncertainty of it is that it is of more use to the professors than the justice of it." We became dismayed at our own crudity when reciting before exact members of the profession and wondered if ever we would become lawyers. Today, our trials are over; the quafifying rounds we have passed; an air of legal assurance has seized us and pervades the very atmosphere of our classrooms. The early mysteries of law have been unveiled, and whereas once there was only blind groping, grasping, now there is understanding, reasoning, perhaps partial accomplishment. No longer are we abashed at the classical phrases of our teachers. With them we agree that there must be a quid pro quo. Res ipsa loquitur does not terrify us, nor are we astound­ ed at qui facit per alium facit per se. We bave wrestled with the juridical theory and experienced the agony of reversion and remainder. We had a hand to hand combat with criminals and learned to protect whatever private property was ours. The rule in Schelley's case we applied only to find that it had fallen into obsolescence. Private and municipal corporations rivaled constitutional law in demanding our attention. The intricacies of common law pleading were revealed to us and became sweet memories as OOOOOO ^ ^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

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equity pleading, w.th the mysticisma of medieval scholasticism, descended upon us in all its fury. The family car doctrine upset our households; soon we were bankrupt; and to crown our misfortune, we became involved in domestic relations. But our minds we have yet with us; our strength has not waned; and now only a lap remains between us and life, between us and the path to success or oblivion, to achievement or mediocrity. Certain reminiscences of our school days we shall carry, ever with us. Our b reshman banquet we shall recall as our first class function which brightened the monotony of those formative days. 'Twas then that we became better acquainted with the faculty and we ourselves waxed warm in impromptu debates which smacked much of gay jamboree. The personalities which graced our school rostrum constitute part of our cherished memories of Georgetown. To them all we cannot here do justice. We are grateful, espe­ cially to those who were most sympathetic toward our struggles and who had only kind words rather than reproach when we stumbled. We can never allude to our Sophomore year without thinking of our indefatigable Professor Bovd. Whatever be our supremacy of future estates and other delights of real property, whatever be our understanding of the rules of evidence, we attribute to his patient yet forceful presentation. Junior year is memorable as our turning point and marks our speeding from the half­ way mark. Once we read that "lawyers are made in a day;" if we put any faith in such optimism, we have been sadly disillusioned. Much has transpired this term, but above all we can never forget our opening assembly, featuring the brilliant and scholarly exposi­ tion of the United States Attorney General anent Georgetown's catalogue. Some of the past seems a nightmare, but the future monopolizes our attention. Already we plan to return to our States, and even now we dream of puzzling bar examinations. Finally we are beginning to see "the gladsome light of jurisprudence" and to anticipate the multitude of clients who surely will clamor at our doors. "Lex prospicit, non respecit." OOOOOO OOOOOO

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Second Year Morning Law Class

OUIETLY and without any phenomenal disturbance in the firmament, a group of Black- stone neophytes gathered on one sunny day in September, 1931, in Hall Four, for the first time. Members of this group came from all parts of the country to Georgetown Law School in order to get the best out of their education. After two years of successful work in the study of law, we believe that we really are getting the best out of a law education. We have confidence in ourselves which makes us believe that we will show the world this outstanding fact. After the Class of 1934 became well acquainted with each other, they began the ordinary procedure of class elections. During this first year Mr. Walter Gallagher was elected to the presidency. He proceeded with his duties in a manner which proved to be very profitable and efficient. His aides were Mr. Donald Finnegan, Vice-President; Mr. Joseph Matan, Secretary; Mr. Albert Brick, Treasurer; and Mr. James Mahoney, Sergeant-at-Arms. This entire group deserves the highest credit for the time which they so generously gave to class functions. The first semester came to a grand climax with the mid-year examinations. When we all learned that we came out successfully we felt that the intricate network of the law was becoming more beautiful in design; a thing entirely logical and reasonable. Then came several social events. The class banquet was a huge success. Later came the Law Prom and then those hot days of May and June when all real colleges mean work. We settled down and before we knew it we were taking the finals. One year had passed. The profession of law was in our reach. Would we grasp it or not.? That remained to be seen in the next two years. OOOOOOf^OOOOOO ^' ^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

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The tranquiUity of our class was often disrupted by outbursts of sagacity and wisdom from various members accompanied by much obiter dicta from others. Orators, scholars, and dissenters dispelled any doubts as to the wide versatility of the class ability. With students ranging from the plains of "Progressive Oklahoma" to the more backward jurisdictions where the lawyers still retite by candle-light, geographical barriers were soon shattered, and from the moment that Oliver "Opportunity" Reed diagrammed the stirring story of the child-trespasser, our course was destined to be sensational. With the passing of the summer vacation the Class of 1934 returned to the seats of learning with that old fightingspiri t to conquer and subdue the intricacies of the law. Once again the political business of the class was openly discussed and when the elections were over, we found that we had Mr. John Waldhauseer to lead his class during the second year. He was aided and abetted by Ray Law, Vice-President; Clarence Malone, Secretary; David McClean, Treasurer; and Frank Kirges, Sergeant-at-Arms. We found our second year much more interesting than the first. We actually felt that we would be lawyers yet and we have reasons to still believe this. Once again we held several social affairs during the year, all of which were successfully managed by the committee, who at this time deserves a bit of praise. The Class of 1934 takes its place among the many classes that have entered George­ town Law School. Our course is half run. With one year ahead of us we recall with admira­ tion the record set by our predecessors and we feel we can continue this record. The final intricacies and perplexities are still before us, but we trust this last labyrinth will find none of our groups deceived by the most fallacious of all exploded. Gentlemen, we submit. OOOOO OM^ OOOOO ^ ^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

Second Year Evening Law Class

WE are all adventurers, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities, strings of tension, waiting to be struck. In the autumn of 193 i, the Class of 1935 commenced their voyage out into the sea of legal learning. The members of our class had many and varied reasons for their choice of the study of law. Some had the expectation to pursue the most noble and honorable practice of law, others the expectation to reap benefits in the furtherance of their respec­ tive fieldso f endeavor, while still others perhaps, commenced the study of law purely from the viewpoint of its educational advantages. However varied our reasons may have been, we have found unfolded to us a science which will result in no small improvement in our education. There is little to tell of the history in the first year of our entrance into the halls of Georgetown. Our first class meeting was conducted by the president of the Senior class. At first there was great confusion among the members of the class in consenting to meet as a unit and to be led by one chosen from among us. After several continuances we finally decided to get down to business and to elect class officers. George Stout was elected President, George O'Hare, Vice-President, William Siddons, Secretary, and G. Morris Fay, Treasurer. After dispensing with the preliminary formalities, our members thereupon entered into the study of law with the vigor and enthusiasm dominant in every Georgetown law class. We dealt with the substantive law in Contracts, Torts, Personal Property, and Criminal Law in our first semester. Soon we learned one of the firstrule s of Personal OOOOOO ^ ^^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

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Property, to wit; Smoking within the classroom is prima facie cause to render the oflfender thereafter infamous. The technicalities of Criminal Law were at times set aside upon a motion of Mr. Laskey to tell a joke. Now and then we would have a digression by Mr. Roach from the subject of Torts. Frequently a bewildered student would be asked to state the rule of Adams V. Lindsell. We all seemed to wade through the examination at the mid-term with great success, only to findtha t we were confronted with a new mystery, to wit: seisin is the possession of the soil by one who claims a freehold. Those long days of winter terminated with the May examinations and we found that we had actually com­ pleted our first year. After the recuperative months of summer, we entered into this, the second year on our voyage of discovery. At our first class meeting we again found it necessary to elect class officers. George Lamb stepped into the office of President; Thomas Fitzgerald, Vice- President; Bernard J. Long, Secretary; David Doody, Treasurer. The class was honored with this selection and with such capable leaders was assured of a most successful year. On October 13, 1932, there was lost to us, one who, though we knew him but a short time, will ever command our respect and admiration and that of every student of George­ town Law School; Professor Howard Boyd's death is a deeply felt loss. Despite the world-wide depression, we found very few faces absent from among our members of the first year. This is of itself conclusive proof of the purposefulness of the members of the second year class. Our studies this year were found to be generally of an adjective nature and somewhat more entangled than those of our previous year. However, with the always willing hands of our professors, we made exceptional progress in this new fieldo f law. oooooows^ooo ^ ^^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

First Year Morning Law Class

THE account of our history is, of necessity, one of a paucity of events. As yet young and untried, we feel bold in pursuing the phantom mistress. The Law, a pursuit which has thus far been a passage befogged and treacherous. We may tell of crimes because we have studied them, following the careers of criminals through tortuous paths known best to the reporters of our cases. We have learned of follies, too, in this brief space of our initiate but not so much that we can hope ourselves to avoid them altogether. Plutarch, who alone could perhaps do justice to these annals of greatness, records that Pompey bade Sylla recollect that more worship the rising than the setting sun. As a sun that is rising we trust that our setting will not be more precipitate than that which would normally occur when our three years are done. From the cheering and sage expressions of our elders we might, were we prone to optimism, deduce that Freshman students of the law are veritably the salt of the earth; but such grandiose sentiments originating in ourselves ill befit the modest state to which we have thus far advanced. There is much of heritage and tradition to which we are compelled to subscribe. In doing so we encounter a diminution of ego which rather cramps our style in forthrightly learning law. To learn law, it has occurred to us, one must disavow humility. Our history would well be the saga of a shedding of the shynesses that normally attend youth. If we accomplish this, we will have done much to educate ourselves; with the addition, of course, of a mastery of at least one of Mr. Lowndes' admirable selections from Real Property Law. All this we seek to do with a tranquil mind, and all that follows we may do in peace if we can accomplish that noblest of achievements, to wit, a mind well ordered. With this in view we meditate upon the admonition of the patron saint of students, Marcus OOOOOO ^' "^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

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Aurehus, saying, "Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investi­ gate, systematically and truly, all that comes under thy observation in life." But these seem sententious utterings for one so young. Granted, of course; but this history should record the bravery of youth, if nothing more. Maybe it is only bravado though, and not bravery, which urges us onward through this fast deepening fog following a disappearing wiU-o'-the-wisp. Still, the winds and the waves are always on the side of the ablest navigators. From these generalities we may conclude that it matters little whence we come; whither we are going is all that at present concerns us. We fervently hope that our mock petition for certiorari will be granted by the "bigh court" of our superiors, and that when we assemble again after the interval of summer, we shall be admitted into that honored state of Juniors. Most of our faults we hope then to have lost. Perhaps, even, Mr. Keigwin will feel that we have not been entirely unimpressed by his revelations of Com­ mon Law Forms. At any rate we expect not to be metagrobolized entirely by the price of our text books. One experience in that direction has exhausted our capacity for surprise. The question that perplexes us now is whether this step which we hope to take is to be one from the sublime to the ridiculous, or vice versa. Whichever it may be matters little, for the step again to the sublime or the ridiculous is just as short. If it is the more fortunate, the one following is sure to be sublime, for then we shall be Seniors, warriors emergent from despond and travail, clamoring at the gates bevond which the great world beckons. But this is prophecy rather than history and in the true spirit of the law let our theme now rather be: "Care to our coffin adds a nail, no doubt. And every grin so merry draws one out." OOOO O/MIO OOOO "^^ '^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

First Year Evening Law Class

THE Class of 1936 began its study of the law in September with a personnel rather less in number than is the usual size of the entering class. The trying fireso f economic recession have brought to the portals of our classroom an inspired and earnestly sincere group of students for the inexhaustible fieldo f the law. However, to date, no over ambi­ tious attempts by members of the class to exhaust this reputedly inexhaustible fieldhav e been in evidence. In its stead, has been observed a meek and docile acceptance of the categorical statement, of fundamental principles of the law. But even now are appearing the first faint gleams of independent thought and righteous indignation at some of the crystallized errors and harsh rulings of the law. The two great characteristics of the class are its solidarity and its cosmopolitanism. These two most desirable traits may indeed supply an inspiring hope to the learned practitioners of bench and bar who are our intended preceptors and guides through the tortuous mazes of legal principle and procedure. For adherence to precedent whether right or wrong, and blind worship of the conservatism of olden times, leads but to stagna­ tion and internal dissolution of the law. It is the spirit of enlightened humanitarianism which is the life of the law. The unifying quality of solidarity is evinced by our class in many aspects. First there is the apparent and eager desire for rapid and undelayed advancement in the subject matter of our studies. The digression to metaphysical disputation or utterly academic theorizing is mildly disapproved by certain unmistakable signs. Secondly, the unanimous opposition to "unjust" decisions whether based on a hardened procedure or outworn fiction. The quick disagreement even with the strong decisions of astute Justices where OOOOOO '^ ^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

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"the greatest good of the greatest number isn't preserved." The minds of our individual members are imbued, perhaps unconsciously, with the newer sociological concepts as bases of legal principles. . "' '''J. The cosmopolitanism of our class is obviously evidenced by the wide geographical diversification of our members, and the wealth of varied human experience and learning brought forth by individual contributions to the class discussions. The barriers of limited interest, sectionalism, and narrow concentration have been leveled to afford us an un­ obstructed view while the great panorama of the law's development is unfolded before us. The deft, unerring guidance of our professors in this most interesting parade of human progress has been expectantly followed and eagerly assimilated by us. Finally, after a careful examination of the omens and consecrated invocation of powers of prophecy, the historian of Evening Class of 1936 predicts the birth of shining legal lights from within the class and foresees the brilliant part of members of this class in the Renaissance of the Law which is even now upon us. The latest aspirations of this class are perhaps best expressed in the finely chiseled phrases of one of our most beloved and learned jurists of today, Mr. Justice Cardoza, who, in his stimulating work, "Law and Literature," says: "I feel sure that even now the dream of ambitious youth knocking at the door of the profession, is the dream of successful effort in the courts. New landmarks (they say to themselves) are to be raised along the ancient highways; new courses to be marked where the lines of growth and development are still uncharted and uncertain; justice is to be made to prevail when threatened with defeat by its foes, the forces of deceit and dark­ ness. . . . These are the dreams of youth, not always realized in life, but coloring, none the less, and irradiating the vision that lies ahead."

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John Carroll Law Club

THE writing of history is attended, necessarily, with the sadness born of knowledge. Laboring under the weight of the touch of time—"which does more than the club of Hercules"—one becomes wary in making assertions in the world in which we are too prone to clutch at shadows, thinking them realities. One stands, afraid to proceed upon any endeavor, because of the devastat­ ing mental condition of the futility of all things in time. Feeling thusly one hesitates to write of any organization or of anything because the funeral baked meats of eulogy may coldly furnish forth the marriage tables of forgetfulness. Soon after the publication and distribution of a yearbook, and with little difficulty, it will take its sepulchral niche in a library backroom, never again to be remembered. But the present moment can, perhaps, be disassociated and made the subject of varied treat­ ment before it is stricken with the impersonal paralysis of time. If that be possible—which, of course, it is—1 shall obey the queenly admonition of using "more matter and less art" and,

"Since brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousness, the limbs and outward flourishes" I shall be brief Ihe John Carroll Law Club possesses the distinction (if antiquity be a claim to fame) of being the oldest legal debating society in the College of Law. Its purposes and ideals being confusingly simjiar to those expressed or implied by the constitutions, by-laws and amendments of the other societies, little else remains to distinguish it. The officers who have been instrumental in leading the Carroll Law Club to even greater heights than in former years are: Robert Walton Criscuolo of Trenton, New Jersey, Chancellor; James John McTigue of Holyoke, Massachusetts, Vice-Chancellor; Edward Charles Gall of Bridgeport, Connecticut, Recorder; Howard Boyd, Jr., of Washington, D. C, Comptroller; and Andre-vy Joel Coleman of Wellsville, Ohio, Censor. Prescinding from the sterling merits of these representative young men and from the perdurable precedents they have established, it has been bruited about upon well authenticated rumor that the Carroll Law Club has, thank you, enjoyed a very successf^ul season. OOOOOO "^ C ^ 3 YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

Gould Law Club

THE Gould Law Club was organized five years ago for the purpose of stimulating and main­ taining interest in the discussion of legal questions and developing the art of vocal self- expression. While not unique m its objectives, the club is proud of its continued success in trans­ lating these objectives into accomplishment. The members werefired wit h enthusiasm by the splendid record that has been established by the club. In each of the three previous years, a member of Gould was honored by winning the award as the Law School's Best Debater. In 1930 this honor was won by Mr. Lawrence Hince, '33. The winner in 1931 and 1932 was Mr. Al Phillip Kane, '32, one of the founders of Gould. Although this year's winner has not been determined at this writing, there are bright prospects that the laurels of success will again bedeck the brow of a member of Gould. In the one inter-club debate held thus far, our representative, Mr. Cornelius Hurley, '34, won the right to participate in the final Prize Debate. While giving due attention to inter-club activities, Gould continued to emphasize its primary purpose of fostering in all its members the art of intelligent oral disputation of legal problems. In addition to the regular judicial meetings, there was a special inter-club debate, the winner of which was awarded a set of law books, donated and autographed by a justice of the United States Supreme Court. At thefirst meetin g of the current scholastic year, the club was privileged to have as its guest, Mr. John W. Fihelly, Assistant United States District Attorney. In an instructive and inspiring address, he indicated the benefits that students derive from law club activities. His eloquent advice was a constant guide throughout the year. The success in upholding the traditions of the club is due in great measure to the competent leadership of the Chancellor, Mr. Bart Diggins, '33. Mr. Diggins was assisted by Mr. Lawrence Hince, '33, Vice-Chancellor; Mr. Francis McGarraghy, '33, Secretary; and Mr. William Madden, '33, Treasurer.

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MICHAEL E. BRUNO SIGMUND T. BRINSKY JAMES A.BOWES .JR. THOMAS V. CLAOETT TIMOTHYA.CORCOPAN

EDWARD P, ARLISS SAMUEL R.SALLICK JOSEPH PAU5HAU5KY SECRETARY PH£$tOEWT THtASURER PIERCE BUTLER LAW CLLD

EDWARD L. cox,JR. JOStPHF.OiSABATlNO

GEOROE F,DISKON JOHN J.DISKON MAXWELL J. GRUBER THOMAS P.KEMMEDY

JOSEPH T KING, J f; WALTERF. KOLB HENRY L.PARAOIS BARREL ,? ^o'lkt, RICHARD P.5HANAHAN

RaANDT.CARiTOri JOHN B.CULLEN JD.BR0U5SAKD

J.I.SMITH E.A.CH-IARl R.B.FURMAN V.P.hONTGOMERY E.A.ESTRIPEAUT -;««.

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DR. HUGH J. FEGAN

Pierce Butler Law Club

THE purpose of this organization can best be expressed by the preamble to its constitution, "We, the members of the Pierce Butler Law Club of Georgetown University, for the purpose of developing ability as public speakers, the learning of the art of debate in pursuance of our chosen profession, and the upholding of the truths, the spirit of loyalty, and those ideals fostered by our University, do hereby frame and adopt this constitution." This club is honored to have as its patron. Associate Justice Pierce Butler of the United States Supreme Court. It is further honored by having as its faculty advisor. Dr. Hugh J. Fegan, Assistant Dean of the Law Club, who has ever been an ardent supporter of the art of public speak­ ing and whose efforts have contributed greatly to the success of the club. Talks on various legal topics by men prominent at the bar, as well as by the members of the club, and the Judicial Sessions at which cases are argued as though before a Court of Appeals, all goes into the year's work of this organization and aids in the development of a better co-ordination of thought and speech on the part of the student. The series of Prize Debates conducted by the school for the purpose of selecting the best student debater offers a further medium for the de­ velopment of forensic ability. The club is under the leadership of James A. Bowes, Jr., of Vlassachusetts, and due to the splendid co-operation of the members has been functioning in an efficient manner during the present year. As usual, its activities will be brought to a close in May, with a banquet in honor of Associate Justice Butler, at which time that distinguished Jurist will address the members on the practice of their chosen profession.

The officers of the club are: Vice-Chancellor, Samuel R. Sallick; Secretary, Edward P. Arliss; Treasurer, Joseph P. Alishausky; Historian, Robert A. Hoffman; Sergeant-at-Arms, Michael E. Bruno. ^ YE DOMESDAY BOOKE FOR 1933

Edward Douglas White Law Club

THE law club bearing the distinguished name of one of Georgetown's most illustrious sons was organized in 1926, "to stimulate and maintain interest in the discussions of legal ques­ tions before an appellate court." To that end, and properly to develop the embryo lawyer in the art of preparation and presenta­ tion of a case, appeals are beard in alternate weeks throughout the year before a court consisting of the Chief Justice and four associate justices. Six counsel, three representing the appellant and three the appellee, are assigned a hypothetical case for presentation and debate before this ap­ pellate court, in which court procedure is strictly adhered to. This affords the students an insight into the practical workings of trial procedure. At each trial debate the best debater is selected by a vote of the members present, which honor intitles him to participate in thefinal debate , the winner of which is awarded a prize donated by the club moderator. The practical value and fascinating work of the moot court is effectively supplemented by business sessions at frequent intervals. An opportunity is thus presented to members to observe rules of parliamentary procedure. "Woe, I say unto the presiding officer who does not have Robert Rules of Order at hisfinger tips." These meetings frequently call forth impromptu dis­ cussions which become heated and eloquent. Excellent speeches often arise from the genuine conflict of opinion on matters of policy, and through this medium proficiency is developed in another phase of public speaking and oral persuasion. The call of legal knowledge and eloquence is answered in the selection of the best debater to represent the White Law Club at each of the Prize Debates. These Prize Debates are conducted under the auspices of Assistant Dean Dr. Hugh J. Fegan, on which occasion a representative of each of the law clubs in the school debates. Under the leadership of Chief Justice Clement D. Joswick an innovation was introduced during the early part of this year. This procedure has met with great success due to the intense interest of the members and the efforts of its Chief Justice. Members of the faculty and lawyers of reputa­ tion were invited to address the club, which talks and advice were favorably received. The Chief Justice is ably assisted this year by Maxwell J. Gruber, Associate Chief Justice. We are honored to have as our club moderator. Professor Charles L. B. Lowndes, whose sug­ gestions, co-operation and interest have contributed in large measure to the successful year just passed.

THE STAFF

The Georgetown Law Journal

THE Georgetown Law Journal, the contribution of the school to the contemporary legal litera­ ture, is now in its twenty-first volume. The Law Journal has enjoyed a marked degree of success during the past years, and the present scholastic year finds it continuing its work efficiently and thoroughly in every respect. The feature articles published in the Law Journal are contributed by outstanding attorneys and leaders in the field of juridical science, governmental authorities, and lawyers whose practice consists in highly specialized lines of legal endeavor as well as those engaged in general practice. However, the Law Journal is primarily a student publication, and it compares most favorably with other magazines of this type. The editorial staff of the Law Journal rigidly adheres to a previously announced policy of specializing in Federal questions. Geographically, Washington is the logical situs at which to carry on this work, and the Journal is particularly well fitted to continue its policy. The Federal Legisla­ tion section, under the direction of George A. Cassidy, Jr., includes a survey and comment upon both recent and pending Federal enactments. The Supreme Court decisions are reviewed by Walter T. Crofton, Jr., and Edmund C. Rogers is the Book Review Editor. The creation of these departments of the Journal, together with the editorial notes and recent decisions, have helped to make it one of the leaders in the field of Federal questions in general. The staff of the Law Journal is composed entirely of members of the student body, the men being selected upon a basis of class standing as well as ability. Professors Arthur A. Alexander and Lewis C. Cassidy are the faculty advisors, and these the various members of the staff frequently consult. William F. Pielsticker is Editor, Richard H. Anthony is Associate Editor, and James A. Bowes, Jr., is Business Manager for the year 1932-33.

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THE COMMITTEE

The Law Prom

IT is a tradition with the Law School to make its Prom the outstanding social event of the entire year. In the past, this affair has not only been the pinnacle of scholastic affairs, but it has also vied with the more important social events of Washington. The Prom is not the affair of any one class in the Law School; it is rather a Prom for the entire school, and as such, receives the support of every student. In order that the previous record might be complied with and perhaps improved upon, it, of course, necessitated the appointment of a very efficient, competent and capable chairman. This year Mr. Joseph T. King, Jr., of Pennsyl­ vania, was selected to head the Prom committee. Mr. King had, as business manager of the law section of YE DOMESDAY BOOKE, manifested his efficiency and capability, so his appointment was not only well deserved, but it was also providential that a person with such qualifications w-as selected to head this social affair. An ideal setting for the dance was selected. It was held in one of the most famous hotels in Washington. To add to the splendor of the occasion, and to make the event most enjoyable, the committee procured a very popular broadcasting orchestra to furnish the music. Mr. John Adler was chosen as assistant chairman. Other committeemen were, William E. Heaney, Joseph P. Quirk, John J. Laskey, Estill E. Ezell, L. Harvey Phelps, Ira S. Bradford and Edward L. Talbott.

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Graduate Class

THE graduate course was reorganized in 1930 and has now developed into a class of students from several schools. The Graduate School thus falls in line with the other departments in constituting a university of a truly national character. There has been a great demand among the students of the leading law schools for graduate work, realizing the great benefits which may be derived by the students from such a course; thus increasing the enrollment which was enjoyed by the Graduate School this past year. The Graduate School chiefly studies the Federal legislation and the decisions of the United States Courts. The class investigates many governmental problems and Federal questions. The members are very fortunate in having the opportunity to study the operations of the country's government at the National Capitol and other government buildings which are always at hand. The Library of Congress offers exceptional material in everyfield of science, particularly in law. The students are able to do a great deal of research work which is available in Washington. We have been particularly fortunate in having as our guides an excellent faculty, for whose painstak­ ing efforts and sound advice we are deeply grateful.

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