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The Phoenix, Vol. V, No. 3 (March, 1942)

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Campus Newspaper Collection at MUShare. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Phoenix by an authorized administrator of MUShare. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Marian Guild Pygmalion and Spring Fete Galatea April 9 The Phoenix April 19 Vol. V Marian College, Indianapolis, Indiana, March, 1942 No. 3 Lectures, Reception Concertized Opera Marian Enriches Curricula; Top Recent Events Sets Music Pace Introduces 12-Week Term On Sodality Program Voice students, Bel Canto en­ semble, and Glee Chorus are prepar­ Faculty Increase, New Courses, U.S.O. Enrollment The Sodality observed Vocation ing a concertized version of Gounod's Week March 8-14. The chairman of grand opera, Faust. For the or­ Extend College Facilities For Emergency Service the research committee, Rosemary chestra, Gounod and Strauss selec­ Responding to the challenge made to higher education by the present Mackinaw, and assistant, Anna tions lead. Mehn, prepared interesting displays crisis, Marian has introduced a number of new courses this semester. of books on various vocations. Erna Features on the Marian Concert Among these are the popular Current International Relations, Social Se­ Santarossa and Licia Toffolo de­ program, May 24, are: solos for curity, First Aid, Home Nursing, and Social Aspects of Personality. Physi­ signed appropriate posters. Prayers voice, violin, harp> piano, and trom­ cal education continues its important program under a new instructor. for guidance in choosing one's voca­ bone, a woodwind quartet, and an With Mrs. J. B. Diehl, former physi­ tion were urged, especially the ros­ instrumental ensemble. Participants cal education teacher, who joined ary. will be: the Misses Armstrong, Bear- Dramatic Students her husband in an unexpected trans­ ly, Cox, Ernst, Fritch, Gingrich, Had- At assembly, Friday morning, the fer to the South, go unanimous ler, Hassmer, Mehn, Meny, Murray, Present Gilbert Play Sodality prefect, Charlotte Cambron, thanks and best wishes. Neering, Quick, Raney, Rapia, San­ introduced speakers representing Miss Matthews, Miss Bearly The teaching staff has expanded two professions which offer excep­ tarossa, Sgro, Smith, L. Toffolo, and Lead In Haymarket Classic to include Sister Clarence Marie, tional opportunities for college wom­ M. Toffolo. Miss Leroy Griffin, Miss Jean Hoff, en. Miss Leroy Griffin, casework di­ and the Misses Mary and Margaret On May 3, six of the music stu­ On the evening of April 19, a mod rector of the Catholic Charities Bu­ Marshall. dents, Erna Santarossa, Madeline ern adaptation of the play, Pygma­ reau, gave an informative talk on Sgro, Joan Hassmer, Joan Neering, lion and Galatea by W. S. Gilbert, Summer Session Intensified social work, including its history Mary Ellen Gingrich, and Jane Met- will be presented for the public. The Marian's executive staff, after and the requisites and desirable calf, will take part in Indiana's original play was produced in 1871 careful consideration, has decided to (Continued on Page 4) Grand 125 Piano Festival. in the Haymarket, London. Marian introduce a longer and more intens­ students portraying characters are: ive summer session which will begin Martha L. Matthews, Pygmalion; on June 8 and continue until Au­ Jane Quick, Lucippe; Marcella gust 22. During this time the student Activities Council Sponsors Coors, Chrysos; Mary Krieg, Mimos; will be enabled to do a maximum Mary Jo Bearly, Galatea; Rita Kre- of twelve semester hours of work. keler, Cynisca; Betty Armstrong, The plan offers unusual opportuni­ Popular Informal Tea Dance Daphne; Naomi Raney, Myrine. ties for students specializing in the The plot of Pygmalion and Galatea sciences or enrolled in a teacher centers around Pygmalion, a great training program. sculptor, who regrets that he can not The summer school curriculum give his masterpiece, the statue will be in no way curtailed. All lib­ Galatea, life. He begs the gods for eral arts departments will offer this gift of life for her. It is granted courses. Professional courses for to him, but with fearful conse­ both elementary-school and high- quences. school teachers will be available. Cynisca, his beloved wife-model, Special work in art, music, and com­ seized by jealousy, fears her spouse merce is also included. Beginning has been unfaithful and, invoking a students may, therefore, matriculate power granted her on their wedding in June if they so desire. day, calls down upon him the curse Though the summer school plan as of Artemis. He becomes blind. Gala­ worked out by Marian's executives tea, realizing the unintentional mis­ provides for an acceleration of the ery she has brought to Pygmalion educational program, no lowering of and his loved ones, makes reparation, standards is involved. Attendance and happiness is restored. at summer school is wholly a matter of individual choice. If the student feels that the increased tempo of MARIAN QIRL WINS life on a war-time basis warrants the PLAYWRITINQ AWARD speeding-up of her educational pro­ gram, she is free to take advantage Miss Betty Armstrong, daughter of of the summer school term. On the Mr. and Mrs. Guy E. Armstrong, 48 other hand, the regular four-year E. Palmer St., won first prize in a course remains intact. city-wide, one-act play writing con­ Between dances Marianites and their guests enjoy refreshments. Lower test sponsored by the Civic Theater Defense Activities Flourish left: Norbert Spencer, Indianapolis, Martha Gosch, '45 serving; Char­ of Indianapolis. The prize awarded In extra-curricular activities also, lotte Cambron, '42, Loretta Smith, '44. Upper right: James Taylor, Miss Armstrong was a ticket to the Marian students boost victory proj­ Indianapolis, Kenny Aulsbrook, Crawfordsville; Wayne Petlibone, Beaux Arts Ball given by the organi­ ects. Garments made by the College Anderson; Lois Ellis, '45; Forrest Ryan and Erwin Milhon, Jr., Ander­ zation on March 21. She has also the unit of the Red Cross, Marian Guild, son; Sue Simpson, '44. privilege of directing the play, "Just faculty, and students, number 774. Inset lower right: Alma Gaden, '44, general chairman of the tea-dance. Won Date," which is to be presented A number of Marian participants by the members of the Civic Theater. have achieved cadette standing in Saddle shoes—skirts and sweaters the refreshments. Marian students Previously, two three-act plays the United Service Organization. —junk jewelry—swing time—"Beat and their escorts, numbering some one hundred fifty in all, continued written and directed by Miss Arm­ Me, Daddy!" With such phrases dancing to the music of Herb Proc­ strong were presented at meetings CHRISTAIN DOCTRINE might we symbolize the gay infor­ tor, and unanimously agreed that his of the Students' Association for mality of our February 4th sweater five-piece orchestra had an excep­ Catholic Action. CONFERENCE MEETS hop, "warmer-upper" to the long tional sense of rhythm. At 5:30 when Miss Armstrong, a freshman at On April 26, 27, and 28, the diocese awaited tea dance. the last lovely measures of "Moon­ Marian College, is a member of the of Indianapolis will be host to the Play Production class. The latter event arrived on Feb­ light Serenade," the orchestra's Catechetical Conference of the Con­ ruary 8th, bringing with it hours of theme song, died away, the dancers fraternity of Christian Doctrine for memorable enjoyment. Madonna took their reluctant departure. Hear ye! Hear ye! Where are all the Province of Cincinnati, under the Hall, artistically decorated with Committee chairmen who planned those books for the armed forces? auspices of the Most Reverend John stately ferns, added marbled splen­ the festivities were: Alma Gaden, The Phoenix would like to make a T. McNicholas, archbishop of Cin­ cinnati. Miss Mary Duffy, '42, Phoe­ dor. At 3:30 couples strolled down general chairman; Sylvia Fritch, gentle but pointed suggestion that nix editor-in-chief and honors stu­ to the social room for iced punch, hostess; Charlotte Cambron, recep­ all the students support the Victory dent, will present a ten-minute pa­ nuts, and cookies. The inviting table tion; Loretta Smith, refreshments, Book Drive. After all, you don't per on the subject The Preparation had a simple but beautiful center­ and Betty Armstrong, tickets. want that special Tom or Bill or of Confraternity Helpers, at the ten piece of sweet peas and greenery; Diary Note: Feb. 8, '42: Tea dance Herman to develop a case of mental o'clock session on Monday, April 27. lighted candles cast soft shadows on —huge success! We want more! stagnation, do you? Page Two THE PHOENIX March, 1942 CHRIST IS RISEN Art Salon Honors As Lent approaches its end and brings another Easter to the fore, mil­ Lead On, Macduff! lions of men are engrossed in things far removed from the spirit of the Sister Mary Jane By Mary Duffy Feast. They are grappling with all but insurmountable difficulties; they The people of the United States are groping for an answer to the horrible conditions around them. Many, Last summer Sister Mary Jane, with characteristic Yankee spirit finding no answer, yield to distrust and hate, and finally to despair. Marian art instructor, painted a wa­ have determined to do a bit of worm- ter color still life of pink and white Yet, in His Resurrection, Christ has offered all men hope, the hope of turning—dump the war right back eternal joy and the means necessary to attain it; namely, the sacraments phlox in a green urn, which won her on the Axis doorstep. They demand and prayer. He has invited them to seek His aid, with full confidence, in recognition by the Hoosier Salon and action, offensive action. Defense may all the vicissitudes of life. "I arose and am still with thee," is His reas­ the Reilly prize for the best art work be all very well, but they'd rather it suring message in the Introit of the Easter Mass. of an instructor in Catholic college, be the other fellow's defense. But that is not all. He gave us victory on that first Easter day . . . university, or high school. At the risk of being trite, MacDuff victory over the flesh and its concupiscences; victory over sin and tempta­ would like to go on record with a tion; victory over death and hell. Easter, then, in a spiritual sense, is a The Salon accepted 261 pictures sincere, "Those are our sentiments day of triumph for us—a day of triumph presided over by the Risen Christ. by artists who resided for one year, exactly." Let us use this day of spiritual triumph and victory as an aid to ma­ were born, or educated in Indiana. terial triumph and victory. Let us pray for our loved ones in the war and The exhibition, first shown at in service, for those killed and wounded, for all our suffering fellowmen Block's, then at Marshall Fields, Chi­ For what is probably the first time regardless of nationality or creed. Let us pray for our government and its cago, will remain at Ball State Col­ in history, clubs are being formed officials that Christ may guide us to a lasting victory. Then, in true un­ lege until April fifth. for the express purpose of keeping selfishness, let us resolve that our part shall be done the best that we quiet. Their watchword is none oth­ can do it. er than the lowly Shhh! and they Above all, let us rouse our hope, increase our hope until our last urge that Americans think before breath . . . for Christ is risen! and hope and joy and victory are ours they speak. through Him. Martha Lou Matthews, '44. Of great interest to all fair-minded citizens should be the Irish-Ameri­ United We Stand can Committee for Interracial Jus­ Now that our country is embroiled in the most titanic struggle of his­ tice, which was recently organized tory, we are speedily organizing in an all-out effort to defeat the Axis under the chairmanship of Chief Jus­ powers. However, while we are concentrating on building up our material tice Joseph T. Ryan of the City Court forces, close watch must be kept so that we are not destroyed from within of New York, for the purpose of com­ by a moral corruption. bating the racial discrimination con­ It would be wise to look to the strengthening and preserving of our fronting the Negro. Membership is family ties. The family is the basic unit upon which the establishment of limited to one hundred. Shure and any kind of good social order and eventual world order depends. After wouldn't you like to be among them? reinforcing the foundation of the huge pyramid or human relations, a revivified family life—we shall want to effect a closer co-operation be­ The West Coast received a stir­ tween parents and teachers, teachers and students, government officials ringly real taste of war in recent and citizens,, clergy and laity. weeks, first when a submarine bom­ Single in purpose within each of our own small circles, we shall more Phlox barded the California coast a few easily build up our external defenses. We must present a solidly unified —Hoosier Salon. miles north of Santa Barbara, and line which no enemy can penetrate. Unity in arms and unity in prayer— again when an early morning air this, our motto. Convinced of the justice of our cause, may we ask that For ten years Sister Mary Jane raid siren and the frightening sound God give us a speedy and satisfying victory. studied art at Notre Dame, Cincin­ of anti-aircraft guns roused the Margaret Ann McCarthy, '43. nati Art Academy, and Washington sleepy citizens of Los Angeles to a University at Saint Louis. She likes scared, excited alertness. Whether A Phoenix Feather in Their Caps the transparency of water color; is there actually were any enemy air­ consulted for her taste in arranging craft over the city is a moot point, The Phoenix would give his entire cap of feathers (if it weren't a neces­ flowers for student social affairs and with Secretary Knox of the Navy sary adornment) this issue; thus constrained, he offers his Distinguished chapel service; believes that art and Secretary Stimson of the Army Service Plume, bestowed only on rare occasions, to the MARIAN ADMIN­ training adds culture so that beauty on opposite sides. ISTRATION AND FACULTY for whole-hearted co-operation in the na­ can be appreciated in everyday ob­ tional victory program. (See page one.) jects; says "Art isn't a luxury, but To the STUDENTS (in colors to match their beanies) go individual is the heritage of all people." Secretary of the Treasury Henry and hard-earned feathers for their quick response to defense suggestions. Sue Simpson, '44. Morgenthau, not to be outdone by Our sluggish bird rises from the ashes of winter inactivity to bestow the armed fcrces, is planning a 1942 a gay plume upon the DESIGNERS AND OUTFITTERS of the new library campaign of his own. Purpose: the reading room and commercial department housing quarters. NEW THINQS AND OLD extraction of $20,000,000,000 from the Special "Thank You" feathers are offered to the REV. J. DOYLE, ABOUT RELIQIOUS ART American public. Instruments: (1) MARIAN GUILD, MRS. J. J. COLE, and all library donors. taxes; (2) more taxes. Ultimate end: The Seasonal Award plume is tacked on the MUSIC DEPARTMENT Genuine Christian art is a comple­ defeat of the Axis Powers. Advice to door. Through that department's generosity music-loving students have ment to Christian liturgy. In the you, my friends: Start saving. attended the symphony concerts of the Lenten season. early centuries, before the printing press was invented, murals, sculp­ The Dutch, months ago, lost their THE PHOENIX tured statues, and carvings were motherland to the relentlessly ad­ Published quarterly by the students of Marian College, books to the people. Even the small­ vancing Germans. Now they have Indianapolis, Indiana est incidents of the life of Christ lost their Javanese homes to the re­ $1.00 the year. were portrayed. lentlessly advancing Japanese. The The Resurrection, the central mys­ loss of Java was a severe blow to Al­ "When We speak of a good press, We mean one that not only contains tery of the Catholic faith, challenged lied hopes, for Australia is in grave nothing injurious to the principles of faith, but is a proclahner of its prin­ the highest efforts of medieval art­ danger at the moment when her im­ ciples."—Pius XI. ists. Duccio's The Marys at the portance as a base for operations in Tomb, painted in the thirteenth cen­ the far Pacific is enhanced a hun­ STAFF tury in Siena, Montegna's Resurrec­ dredfold. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Mary Duffy, '42 tion, representing fourteenth centurj There's no denying the fact that ... Assnr.iatf Editor Rosemary Mackinaw, '42 Italian painting, Wohlgemut's Resur the Allied prospects are deeply "^Assistant Editors Charlotte Cambron, '42 rection, of fifteenth century German tinged with dark-blue gloom. Margaret Ann McCarthy, '43 type, and The Supper at Emmaus, bj Martha Lou Matthews, '44 Rembrandt, of the Dutch school, arf Feature Editor Maryanna Todd, '44 noteworthy. On the home front rages a more cheerful and less fatal war—a critics' Photography Editor Mary Margaret Cox, '42 These works have lived. They war. Point at issue: Is Sculptor Ja­ Art Editor Licia Toffolo, '45 have helped to make the abstract cob Epstein's latest, Jacob and the Business Manager • Josephine Venezia, '44 truths of faith concrete. Since the Angel, great art, art, bad art, or just Circulation Managers ..--Madeline Sgro, '42 seventeenth century, artists have plain junk? Your choice is your Martha Gosch, '4J very largely ceased to paint relig­ own, but your reasons had better be ious subjects. Modern civilization good. has pushed these into obscurity. C. S. M. C. announces an Execu- j The literary contest of the Nation- al Catholic Recently, there has begun a renais­ tive Meeting of the Indianapolis Lo- Conference on Family sance in religious art following that Prayer for the Allies (with due Life closes May 1. Essays and short in liturgical music. Here and there recognition of Mr. Rudyard Kipling): cal Conference, March 28, prepara- stories, on the family, are not to ex- "Lord of our far flung battle line, be tory to the Spring diocesan meeting.' ceed 2,000 words. (Continued on Page 4) with us yet." March, 1942 THE PHOENIX Paae Three To Mary, Queen of Peace Students Light Votive Peace Candle ROWSINU Here around thy feet we gather, To extol thy praises sweet, In Impressive Prayer Day Service Lighting now this blessed candle, O Readers from every part of the Thy assistance we entreat. country are proclaiming Windswept by Mary Ellen Chase as tho book among current best-sellers. As gen­ 'Tis a simple candle, Mother erations of "Marstons" pass in re­ But its steady, toiling flame, view, Windswept, their cherished Keeping vigil on thy altar, home on a Maine seacoast, becomes Prays that we find peace again. a real place, a vital factor in all the lives which become inextricably bound up with its time-weathered Yes, 'tis just a candle, Mary, frescoes. But its bravely burning light Sends to thee our supplications m The Young and the Immortal by In this bloody, horrid night. Isabel Currier is the story of the de­ velopment of a girl's emotional and religious life during her growth and Plead with Him, who when an Infant maturity. With delicacy and persist­ Sweetly slumbered on thy breast; ency, Isabel Currier brings her he­ He will grant thee any favor, roine to a final realization of the Queen of Peace, on mere request. true values of life. The nun, Mother Catherine of Siena, is one of the me­ morable characters of modern fiction. Beg Him by His glorious triumph Over sin and death and pain, 9 A narrative of two wars in poetry, To pour out the grace of Easter this book carries the reader to Eng­ So that all His peace may gain. Students observe National Prayer Day. Left to right: Erna Santarossa land for its pathos and general ap­ president of the Religious Council; Charlotte Cambron, Madeleine peal. The White Cliffs by Alice Duer Anna E. Mehn, '44. Sgro, Sylvia Fritch, and Rosemary Mackinaw. —Indianapolis Star. Miller will, we think, be remembered as the finest war poem of this era. The National Federation of Cath­ © A biography of a typical Ameri­ olic College Students, desiring to can sea-captain and his foreign ven­ contribute as much as possible to tures in the last century is Canton Dear Phoenix: invariably start in Father Doyle's the national effort for peace, pro­ Captain by James B. Connolly, fa­ May I have your feathery ear for classes are downright exciting. If claimed Friday, March 5, National mous author of modern sea novels. just a few seconds? It seems to me you're a hardy soul, you might even Prayer Day. The prayers said on It is rich in commercial narrative that sometimes the things we do in like skinning preserved cats with the that day by the Catholic College Stu­ and historical data, alive with tales class, which are after all the im­ anatomy class. dents of the United States were a of the China trade and the sea voy­ portant things, are noticed too little, Dear Phoenix: special offering for President Roose­ ages of the American seaman, Capt. and it isn't as though we didn't do We are very weary. Oh, of course, velt, petitioning God to "grace him Robert Bennet Forbes. Meet the man interesting things. Witness, for in­ we still look quite young and with His Wisdom, and to gird him who helped to break the opium trade stance, the rising interest in conver­ healthy, but the truth is, we've been with His courage in leading our in China, assisted in building the fa­ sation en espanol. Members of the teaching school. You didn't know glorious country to a speedy vic­ mous "Monitor," and carried supplies Spanish classes now greet their that was such a terrific job? Well, tory." to the starving people in Ireland. friends with a hearty, "Buenas dias," revise your ideas. It is. Now please Observance at Marian began with write "las cartas del armor," instead don't get the wrong idea. We like the lighting of a votive lamp which « A war novel with a definitely dif­ of you-know-what, ask for "la carne" it. We're cr-razy about it. It's a ferent atmosphere is Nevil Shute's is to burn continually before the sta­ and "la leche" at table, and murmur thoroughly fascinating occupation, tue of the Blessed Virgin, Queen of Pied Piper. If for no other reason ''dispenseme'' for inadvertent but, my dear bird, the quantity of this book should be noted for its Peace. Erna Santarossa, president of breaches of courtesy. Its good prac­ nervous energy which we consume the Religious Council, lighted the character portrayal. The job of safe­ tice for incipient linguists, but a bit is unbelievable. They tell us, our ly evacuating several children of candle while the student body in bewildering to the uninitiate, who is experienced professors, that there'll caps and gowns stood in silent pray­ different nationalities from war-torn never sure whether he's being come a day when we can take teach­ er. They then entered the chapel in Europe to the United States is neith­ praised, razzed, questioned, or sworn ing in our stride, but at present the procession and spent a Holy Hour er an easy nor a safe one, but it has at. Four of the residents have de­ going is decidedly tough. before the Blessed Sacrament. Father been accomplished. Pied Piper gives creed that all conversation at their Maybe you'd like to hear the Doyle officiated and gave a short ser­ you the manner, in a gripping story table shall be en espanol. The whole story. We began teaching in mon in which he emphasized the fact of reminiscence. amusing result is that two of them, February on a rainy Monday morn­ that peace is not the absence of war Maria Carballeira and Carmen de ® The February Catholic book-of- ing. We entered our first classrooms but the positive working together of the-month was John Moody's Fast Barros monopolize the conversation, with a mixture of dread and pleasure while their table-mates contribute everyone for the common good. by the Road. In this account, Mr. in our hearts and the hope that our Marian students have also inaugu­ Moody, a famous Wall Street con­ an occasional "Si, si," or "Hagame el hands wouldn't shake and our voices favor de pasar el pan." rated the custom of saying a fifteen vert, tells of the first ten years of his wouldn't crack. We confessed to each decade rosary for peace each day. life within the Catholic fold, the When a Spanish, a French, and a other that we were all slightly Scheduled times are: 8:50 a. m., 12:50 questions asked him by his Protes­ German student claim the floor at amazed when our pupils accepted us p. m., and 6:50 p. m. tant friends, and his own reaction to the same time, then babel really en­ as a matter of course and actually the "practical Catholics" whom he sues, and it takes a firm American took it for granted that we "knew SPECIAL! C.S.M.C. Meets met. It has been described as "the­ " !" (censored by Ciceronians) our stuff." At Marian on May 16. ology with chuckles." to restore order. The situation is not without its MARCH-ing ISSUES There is also a more serious, but humorous side. There was the slight­ Spring Logic • The aim of the March issue of the not less interesting side, to the lan­ ly confused soph, for instance, who 'Tis spring, they say. But, do you Survey Graphic is to promote fit­ guage study. Coincidently, the Span­ thought that Sohrab married his know why? ness of mind, body, and spirit. Key­ ish literature class is reading Jorge grandfather, the freshie who got Daffodils bloom in the wood near-by. note article is C. A. Winslow's The Manrique's poems at the same time quite provoked at Sir W. Scott for Nature's a rainbow of pastel hues Health Front in a People's War. that the American literature class is not having the Lady of the Lake fall From sprouts of green to heavenly reading Longfellow's translation of in love with James Fitz-James, and • blues. O If you like poetry, read Spirit, a them. Some of the more enterpris­ the sewing pupil who forgot to in­ Newly clad trees—no wonder they're magazine of poetry. Lovely poems ing students are even planning to clude an important part of her skirt. proud— in this issue are Relinquishment by attempt a poetic translation of their That's our story, dear Phoenix. In the mirroring lake can oft touch Marion Lee; Wanderer by Fania own. Now don't be too much concerned a cloud. Krcuger. Hasta luego. Phoenix dear, about us. We're having fun; but we The robin and wren and saucy jay © Thought invites a look backward Una Alumna de espanol. just had to tell someone. Lustily chirp, "We're here to stay." in C. C. Tansill's The United States We think you're quite right, Una Confidentially, The lingering sun, as it kisses the and Japan, 1854-1941. Alumna, and while we're talking of Four Student Teachers. earth, interesting classes, the smells that We can appreciate your troubles, Declares most fondly spring's re­ 0 Don't miss Telefact in Science filter out from the home ec. kitchen teachers four, but we can't help birth. News Letter. are mighty tempting; those "trips" smiling at some of your experiences. These are the signs that some folks © Our Cuban students recommend that the Westward Movement class By the way, here's a pedagogical see Segundo Convenio Commercial Sup- take "across the mountains and down query which, perhaps, you can an­ But a wise one says, "Not enough lementario entre Cuba y los Estados the Ohio" sound as if they'd be fun, swer. Anna Mehn, who's been sub­ for me— Unidos in the March Boletin de la to say nothing of the soul-harrowing bing in primary grades, would like The proof of spring for me is that Union Panamericana. expedition of the Dante class to know what to do when "a couple A lassie buys a new straw hat." Martha Lou Matthews, '44 through the Inferno; and those argu­ of pint-size small fry" persist in pok­ R. Krekeler, '45. Naomi Raney, '45. ments about the Negro question that ing each other in the nose. B. Armstrong, '45. Page Four THE PHOENIX March, 1942 Sportscast . . . Will Play In Qrand Piano Festival Memo-Random © Charlotte Cambron .By Rosemary Mackinaw, '42 The Athletic department welcomes from Cincinnati Miss Jean Hoff, new EMBATTLED AMERICANS physical education instructor . . . "Civilian Victory Formula: STSP Strange powers abroad — reputed i —Shades of Bunker Hill, Gettys­ chronic "water-phobists" have vol­ burg and the Alamo! At last our untarily taken extra periods of modern generation knows how the swimming! Proud boast of one self- enraged and determined citizenry of ccnqueror, heard between shower- former conflagrations felt. Marian room splashes, "I floated the whole campus, this spring of 1942, is its length of the pool!" . . . Annual -,ame beautiful self, but the spirit of Tournament time is here! Ping pong Short Story Contest, which which Christianity entails, must fight "victim" comfortable. After solemn benediction Wednes­ closed February 28. Memo fondly to defend his country ... It seems to Whether the training results in day afternoon, every Marian girl expects to say, "We knew them me that the evils of this world are preparing ideal victims, skillful left the chapel with a feeling of when." workers, or practical combinations caused by head defects, not heart de­ gratitude for the inner peace the re­ CATHOLIC THOUGHT—Marian- of the two, First Aid at Marian rates fects . . . All men are born with a treat had brought her and for the ites enjoyed the closing lecture of as a prized endowment. knowledge of right and wrong. And resolution she felt to devote her the Catholic Forum series at which since it would take hundreds of energies to the honor and glorv of Dr. James A. Magner discussed "De­ years for China, or Russia, or the PATRONS God in the new year opening for her. cisive Factors in Mexican Policy." United States to be converted to Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Matthews. Catholicism, we are taking a defeat­ Mr. and Mrs. John W. Gosch (Shel- SPRING FEVER—"Oh, what is so ist attitude when we say peace may byville). rare as a day in Spring!" (apologies come only by Catholic sponsoring RELIQION AND ART to Lowell). This year there is an Miss Rita Hoerl. (Continued from Page 2) ... I believe that men, using reason Miss Ruth Lang (Dallas) actual quickening in our veins and and helped by God, may find a last­ Miss Margaret Muenster. groups of Catholic artists are bring­ we realize it is good to be alive. The ing peace based on justice and char­ Miss Marjorie Wulfekuhl. ing their influence to bear on the cause of all this rhapsody?—a quin­ ity. Charity is the one thing in the type and quality of art acceptable tet of robins treated us to their first world which can never err by being spring harmonizing on March 3. COMPLIMENTS OF in church ornamentation, as well as too abundant." in smaller devotional objects de­ HIBERNIA'S HERO—Dear old St. signed for personal use. The part WHERE MUSICIANS MEET Hoosier Pat gave the people of America a of the Catholic public is one of ap­ feeling of hilarity and new hope. Is Optical Company preciative co-operation — an over­ it prophetic that a great soldier as­ Gladys Alwes Music Eyes Examined throw of the idea that religious pic­ sumed supreme Allied command on tures arc only "back-room" decora­ Glasses Fitted the feast of the patron of the fight­ Shoppe tions. ing Irish? MUSIC FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS Harriet O'Connor, '45. 144 North Illinois Street "BE PREPARED"—Among all the 33 MONUMENT CIRCLE—-Room 201 rumors which are flying thick and Riley 4292 fast around Marian's hallowed pre­ COMPLIMENTS OF OUR PORTRAITS ARE cincts, at least one is definitely con­ Haag Drug Store BEAUTIFUL BUT NOT firmed. Air raid drills will soon be Uptown Cleaners EXPENSIVE held; maybe now's the time to com­ No. 16 HARRY J. BAKER pile that list of "The Ten Books with Randell Studio Which I'd Most Like to Be Marooned 30th and Clifton Streets 649 East 42nd Street in an Air Raid Shelter." 210 Occidental Building WA 8510 WA 0473 * (Silence, Thrift, Sacrifice, Prayer Prompt Delivery Service equal VICTORY).