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~ d New Student From China to By Mary Ellen O'Connor The Edgecliff idioms but she is puzzled by the ~d various shades of meaning we 'Ir "Oh, I have a Chinese dress Volume XII Walnut Hills, Cincinnati, Ohio, February 26, 1947 No. 4 give to the omnipresent adjec­ ns on," was the first thing Theresa Chang, our new fellow-student tive "cute." told three of the girls who met "Everyone says everything is her at the Union Terminal on 'cute'. Just what does 'cute' Jan. 25. But Miss Chang soon mean?" she asks. Directors Chosen For Play Conte.St; learned that the American girls Some have noted that our new like her attire and like even student reads her prayerbook more the beautiful materials of backwards. No doubt she finds Walter Kerr Ntimed Sole Judge which her Chinese dresses and that we all read ours backward robes are made. too! Miss Chapg will probably al­ 11- Miss Chang left Peiping, China, ways remember Jan. 27, 1947, as on Dec. 22 and was very sea­ a significant date. "I had my sick for 14 dayg. of her 33-day first hamburger and· it was very trip, she said. good," she excitingly told every­ She has a master's degree in one that day. She says that science fr.om the University of American food is fine ibut a little Peiping, but her main objective sweet. in coming to Our Lady of Cin­ She applies the same terms cinnati college is to learn Eng­ (without the conjunction) in giv­ lish. But since she speaks and ing her estimate of American and understands English very girls. She likes American girls well already, it would be more because "they are kind and seem correct to ,say that she hopes to to be so happy." acquire a better command of Asked how she likes it here, the language. our new friend replied, "I enjoy 0 Miss Chang doesn't ask many going to college here and like l­ questions about our American what you have." al Joseph V. Laderoute To Sing ' s tr At Choral Spring Concert Here h The Choral group of Our Lady Dr. Pattee Speaks of Cincinnati college will have the distinguished Canadian­ On Latin America American tenor, Joseph V. Lad­ eroute, as guest soloist for its Instructo1•, lecturer, and au­ annual spring concert Sunday, thor of wo~k s on Latin Ameri­ April 20. ca, Dr. Richard Pattee, discuss­ Mr. Laderoute, 1945 award ·ed "A Catholic Looks at Latin winner Of the Metropolitan Op­ America" at a student assembly era auditions of the air, has of Our Lady of Cincinnati col­ been soloist also with the NBC lege today, Feb. 26. He was in­ Symphony orchestra under the troduced by Monsignor William direction of Arturo Toscanini, J. Gauche, head of the History the New York City Center sym­ department at the college. phony, directed by Leopold Educated in the Catholic uni­ h Stokowski, and the Toronto ·t versity of America, the Univer ­ Symphony orchestra under the sity of Louvain in Belgium, and baton of Eugene Ormandy. Mr. r the University of Coimbra, Port­ Laderoute has sung for a num­ ugal, Dr. Pattee has traveled ex­ ber of years with the New York .,> tensively in Central and South City Opera Company, and has America and has taught for a made numerous radio appear­ n number of years in several ances on CBS, NBC, and ABC Latin American universities. H e mutual networks. e has written many books on Mr. Laderoute's accompanist g Ibero-American subjects and h as for the concert will be Mr. John contributed articles on these Quincy Bass, pianist with the subjects to t he Catholic press. Cincinnati Symphony orchestra. In 1946 Dr. Pattee served as Directors of the One-Act play contest are shown in a less hectic moment during their search for s that winning play. They are, left to right, Patricia McCarthy, freshman, Magdalen Janz, junior, Ruth co-president of the second Inter­ f Gratsch, senior, and Helen Mary Elias, sophomore. s B. Greet Players American Catholic Conference f on Social action . held in Ha­ Director of the School of Dra­ cia McCarthy, of the freshman The One-Act Play contest is To Give 'Macbeth' vana, Cuba. At present, he is ma at the Catholic University of class has been chosen this year. entirely a student production. consultant on international af­ America, Mr. Walter K err, will Ruth Gratsch, senior, Magdalen The choice of play is made by The Ben Greet Players, Henry fairs for the National Catholic be the judge of the seventh an­ Janz, j unior, and Helen Mary the class director who chooses Joyner and Daisy Vivian, will Welfare Conference in Washing­ nual One-Act play contest of Elias, sophomore, have been her own cast and stage crew. give scenes from "Macbeth" at ton, D. C. Our Lady of Cincinnati college elected again to direct the play The tournament is under the di­ a college assembly Wednesday, After the lecture, Dr. Pattee to be held in the college audito­ of their respective classes. No rection of Sister Mary Hilde­ April 16. By a new and author­ was guest of the Pan-Amer­ rium Thursday evening, March permanent selection of a play garde, R.S.M., pead of the Dra­ itative method of production, ican club at a dinner in Emery 27. has been made as yet by any of matic department of Our Lady Mr. Joyner and Miss Vivian will hall. Only one new director, Patri- the directors. of Cincinnati. present the Shakespearean drama without the aid of a supporting cast. A running narrative, am­ Stars Of 'Ol{lahoma!' Are Well Pleased With plified Qver a loud speaker, will A Word carry the continuity of the story, while the scenes which Reception By Large Cincinnati Audiences constitute the essence of the From Tl1e are lavishly furnished and fully play will be acted by the two By Helen Joering uous show twice a day they an­ equipped with little apartments players. Skipping over the few little swered that Cincinnatians had were completely shattered. Cos­ Wise Henry Joyner and Daisy Viv­ obstacles that we encountered in proved a marvelously receptive tumes hung on the back of the ian are the last remammg trying to get backstage of the audience and that to actors is By Mr. Leslie G. Irwin door and lay over chairs; coats, one of the biggest incentives for players of the famous English Emery auditorium after a per­ Is June the month you are hats, and street dresses hung on giving a top performance. group to carry on in the Ben formance of "Oklahoma!," we waiting for? If so, and if you hooks on the wall; straight Greet tradition. shall get at once to the business Rehearsals are spared them don't look out, by August your chairs and glaring, naked light at hand of relating our most while on the road (understudies new choice for "month of the bu)bs finished the glamorous ef­ pleasant interview with leading rehearse with the orchestra once year" will be September, with fect. Post Reporter lady Peggy Engel, who takes a week on Tuesday) except when its attendant resumption of class­ the part of "Laurey," and Patri­ The girls didn't seem to mind the director comes from New ls Staff Guest a bit, though, as they undressed, es. Come to think of it, maybe cia Shay, who just a few min­ YQrk to check up or when new it would be just as well for sum­ utes before our entrance played took off make-up, arranged their members join the cast. The hair, and (bless 'em!) talked in­ mer conditions to be such that A member of the staff of the the part of Ado Annie Carnes latter contingency takes place cessantly. the students at OLC would be Cincinnati Post, Betty Donovan, to a packed house. quite often, we were informed, frantic for classes to begin . Se­ was guest speaker at a supper After being admitted quite Like Cincinnatians as most of the boys and girls riously, though, n o student meeting given by the Edgecliff graciously to the dressing room They had done a matinee that sign contracts only for a certain should dread the approach of staff Feb. 11. Miss Donovan dis­ which the two girls shared, all afternoon plus the evening per­ period and have opportunities September if it is to OLC that cussed "The Place of Women in allusions (instilled by the mov­ formance and when asked how awaiting them elsewhere. she is to return. How many Newspaper Work." ies) that theater dressing rooms they managed to do such a stren- (Continued on Page 3) (Continued on Page 3) 2 THE EDGECLIFF

Britain: Partner For Peace The Reading Lamp By Percy E. Corbett On the Aisle By Mary Lou Sauer In keeping with its policy of ing research and t raining in the themselves, their friends, and publishing worthwhile and com­ field of international relations. their foes. In the short space With the best of the current itorium beginning Feb. 28. There plex phases of international rela­ Although concerned with all as­ of 161 pages, Professor Cor·bett theater season yet to come, we are only a few copies of the film tions, the Yale Institute of Lnter­ pects of international affairs, its does an amazingly fine job of shall reverse our usual policy and in the United States, and Cin­ n ational Studies has recently is­ research program is devoted pri­ clarifying the British position. turn from re­ cinnati is privileged to have a sued "Britain: Partner for Peace," marily to studies desigm~ d to The political, geographical. and viewing to pre­ showing. New York critics by Percy Elwood Corbett, profes­ clarify contemporary problems in economic status of "John Bull" viewing. We praised it highly when it was sor of government and jurispru­ the foreign policy of the United is clearly defined, with particular could expound shown last June for the first time dence at Yale. States." emphasis on the many differ­ the merits of in the United States. Lawrence In the words of Frederick Sher­ "Britain: Partner for Peace" is ences existing among the United " Okla h ma," Olivier has the title role and wood Dunn, the director of the a concise analysis of the United Kingdom, the Empire, and the "Apple of His Ren ee Asherson appears as QYeen institute, it "was organized in Kingdom, the Empire, and the Commonwealth. No one's idea Eye," or "Pyg­ Katherine, daughter of the King 1935 for the purpose of pr.omot- Commonwealth in relation to (Continued on Page 3) malion," b u t of France. could say noth­ The movie is said to adhere re­ e The Real Reason ing which you markably well to Shakespeare's From a whirlpool of literary and political 'Cliff Views have not heard play, which is something Holly­ activities, Clare Booth Luce, whose highly before, so let's look ahead. wood failed to do in the few significant testament appears in the Febru­ e It's Worth It - On the stage, the powers that Shakespearean productions it has ary issue of McCall Magazine, ha~ cli~bed Very seldom does a senior in college take be, seem to have saved the best a ttempted. Even the death of into the secure arms of the Catholic Faith. time to defend her four years of higher until last. Beginning with "Pyg­ F alstaff, which is nothing more Her search for "solid objective truth" was learning to a group of younger fellow stu­ malion," and, excepting the in­ than a carry-over from Henry ended upon her careful examination of Cath­ dents. Yet, such a defense may not be amiss evitable Blackstone, there has I , parts one and two, where Fal­ olic doctrine where she found the answers, since some undergraduates, in more sober been, and promises to be, a suc­ staff is a central character, is giv­ to her questions about man's creation, ex­ moments, occasionally wonder whether cession of fine shows presented en the same imporfance Shake­ istence and destiny. For she, like many they are profiting sufficiently from the by their New York casts. speare gave it, and is considered other Americans living through the hectic curriculum to warrant their continuing on "The Magnificent Yankee," one of the finest scenes in the twenties the depressing thirties, and the to gaduation. which opens at the Cox tomorrow play, along with that the battle war-boo~ years, found that she was drifting The major argument of a graduate in de; night, Feb. 27, through March 1, of Agincourt and the love scene with the tides, allying herself with one fending the pursuit of her cherished shep­ is the story of Justice Oliver of Henry and Katherine. The "ism" and then another. In spite of her skin is the fact that a college education helps Wendell Holmes. A Theatre fine muskal ·background is no wide education, her vast accomplishments, the individual to lead a fuller, richer life. Guild attraction, the play stars doubt provided to lend the at­ and her nationally acclaimed success, this This is, indeed, an impressive statement, but Louis Calhern as Oliver Wendell mosphere of medieval England personality a composite of a non-Catholic what does it actually mean? It means a col­ Holmes. Maurice Evans appears a nd France to the movie. background and confused childhood, still lege education brings with it an added zest at Emery auditorium March 5 Violinist Featured sought the answer to the "Great Question" through 8 in "Hamlet," Michael for living, because the student becomes "The Magic Bow" is the life of - What is life and what is death? What and Todd's production of the Shake­ better acquainted with her environment. the world's greatest violinist, who is God? Is everything in life worthless, Her eyes are never closed, to be sure, to the spearean tragedy which has had or upon what must the world place its a successful run on Broadway. Nicolo Paganini, and stars Stew­ corruption of a wicked world, but her in­ art Granger, with Yehudi Menu­ The week of March 17 brings values? creased knowledge of the true and beautiful hin actually playing the music of The answers to these questions lie waiting another Theatre Guild presenta­ keeps her faith in human nature steady and Beethoven and Paganini himself. for all who, like Mrs. Luce, have the desire, tion, " State of the Union." firm. Education is making friends with life, This motion picture confirms the the courage, and the Divine Gift of Faith a partnership that grows more intimate and Fine Films Coming to set themselves free to approach a know­ popular attraction to classical joyful as learning increases. But it is not the theater menu and semi-classical music, which ledge of God. College work viewed in such a light should Clare Booth Luce's frank and revealing which cheers the critics heart movies like "The Seventh Veil" be exciting, interesting, and enjoyable, but most. It is the current motion and "A Song to Remember" made narration of her journey to Catholicism too often it sinks to the level of four years should be an inspiration to all who read it, picture bill of fare. The only apparent. It is also another of dull routine. The student should be shadow on the ·bright scene is challenge to Hollywood produc­ especially to her readers who have the Faith vitally aware of the purpose for which she and do not sufficiently appreciate it. Cath­ the fact that the finest of the ers to overcome their lethargy is attending· college, studying not isolated movies which Cincinnati is see­ and ~ ual the popular Eniglish olics who read her manifesto should be filled subjects, but attempting to put each in its with humility and gratitude to God Who has ing or will see soon are English productions which have appeared proper place in relation to the other fields of films-"Henry V" a nd "The in America since the end of the withheld this gift from a great number of learning. She should constantly keep in brilliant-minded persons in our generation Magic Bow." The Hollywood­ war. mind that the benefit to be derived from a produced "Song of Scheherazade" "Song of Scheherezade," a Hol­ and generations past. God has the supreme college education lies not in a tremendous goodness to infuse this light into our souls does not equal either of these lywood production imitative' of accumulation of facts, but in tying together productions, but at least proves the English trend toward classi­ without our meriting it. the lose pieces of learning to form a unified We sincerely hope that many others, like worth seeing. cal musical settings but inimit­ whole. Thus, a student who graduates with "Henry V" is an attraction of able in the "blood-and-thunder" this newly initiated daughter of Mother a C in chemistry but who clearly appreciates Church may find the true answers and at the Theatre Guild and will ap­ atmosphere typical of Hollywood, the position of this knowledge in relation to pear for two weeks at Taft aud- (Continued on Page 3) least k~ow "the reason for it all." his eternal destiny, benefits more from the course than one who perhaps acquires an A e Lent but does not see the subject's particular re­ Every true Catholic should look upon the lation to other fields of learning. By Mary Overbeck season of Lent as a time of spiritual recuper­ Thus the true value of education lies more Eteetera ation. Under the re-vitalizing influences of in intangible things than in actual dollars suffering and mortification the soul quickly and cents. At times, the process of grow­ Mr. Dan Cupid is stealing the close se,::ond to the juniors, with heals from the scars of a sin-infested world. ing intellectually will seem dull and tedious, headlines of this edition. He Hazel Germann wearing Ken­ Especially during these forty ~ays , great almost hopeless. Yet, be it science, or art, figure~ prominently in every neth Rush's ring; Kay Cipriani emphasis is placed upon the practice of ~en­ or literature, or simply Greek grammar, news item showing Bill Garcia's r in g ance, a virtue so necessary for salvation. each study has its own special niche in the this columnist around the campus, and Mary This self-sacrifice, eagerly embraced by the general panorama of things. Each should has to report Beth Ritter taking time out from Divine Master, should be done in the spirit be studied,therefore, on its own merits, but on, but per­ her preparations for witnessing of inward joy and enthusiasm, for this is more especially to further the greater un­ haps most es­ Mary Janszen' Blum's wedding man's way of sharing in the tremendous work derstanding of the One Great Truth which pecially so in to show the ring she received of the Passion. The human debt contracted it reflects.-Ruth Adele Gratsch the news of from Mary's brother, Larry. by our sins is lessened in proportion to the our 1 a t e st Mrs. Blum and Eleanor Drucke earnestness and self-forgetfulness with which "ring - wear­ make the news in the senior we embrace our trials and hardships. e Christian Leaders Lacking er." Mr. C. class. Mary Janszen became But there is more than just the negative showed him­ Mrs. William Blum on Feb. 15 aspect of Lent. Lent is also a time of posi­ ·Canin Cardijn, founder of the Young Christian Workers' movement in Belgium, self most gen- at St. George's church, and Mary tive action and of doing - doing things for erous, distributing diamonds Beth and Pat Janszen (class of others that they, too, might more fully real­ recently said: "People do not become Communists be­ through all the classes. '46) were in her wedding party. ize the awful price paid for man's redemption. Eleanor finally said "yes" to "the Spreading the word of God by example and cause they are against the Church and re­ He seemed to favor the jun­ ligion, but because they see about them iors, with five diamonds turning boy across the street," and she'll prayer is a work very fruitful in its results become Mrs. Charles Rizzo soon. and most pleasing to the Heavenly Father. their fellows who are suffering, and they do up after Christmas in that class. not find in the Christian workers, Christian Bob Custer is the lucky fellow Dan Cupid (in the person of Every soul seeking Christ is an eternal tes­ Bob Carmazzi) took care of the timony that He did not die in vain. youths the leaders they need." Joan Brueggemann has promised to marry. Ruth Rieman's ring freshman class when he present­ was the gift of Carl Glasmeier. ed petite J ean Dugan with that Sonnet To Another Man's Love beautiful diamond. Why must your love resort to sonnetry THE EDGECLIFF Johnny Picianno gave Rita Plag­ When your speech fails, when tongue grows mute The Edgecllll' Is the otflelal )>'llblleatlon ot Our Lady man her ring on the way to a Capering Couples cY! Cincinnati C-01leire. Edgecliff, Clnelnnatl, Obfo, e-0n ­ basketball game, and w h a t and dumb? ducted by the Religious Sisters ot llfercy. rt ap­ More "hearts and flowers" Were I your love-a joy that cannot be­ pears monthl:v tht'onghout the school year. could be more fitting for a Xa­ stuff to report on, namely Xa­ You'd hear Love's words and know well whence Managing Editor, Ruth Gratsch; Associate Editors, vier grid star and the president vier's prom (Jan. 31) and Mili­ (J they come. Ruth Dossman, Eleanor Drueke; Columnists, of the Edgecliff Athletic associ­ tary ball (Feb. 7). Edgecliff t Were I your love, and you my heart so bold, Mary Overbeck, Mary Lou Sauer, Jane Egan; ation? Carolyn Finkbeiner's ring was well-represented at both, of 0 I'd sing my song of Love before your throne:­ Reporters, Mary Ellen O'Connor, Mary Jane from Donald Newburn is a course, and it seemed as if the ii Our love a shrine within a wall of gold­ Braun, Helen Mae Federle, Jean Ann Llewelyn, beauty. And Stella Kahn's dark dorm students went "en masse" ( Forever worshipping you for my own . Mary Margaret Williams, Helen Mary Elias, eyes almost out-sparkle her to the latter affair .. .. Mary Mc­ a No pen to paper would I ever take Helen Joering, Stella Kahn. diamond, the gift of Joe W eint­ Carthy and Tom, Carmen Schim­ ( While strength within my body bade me speak. Business Manager, Ellen Daugherty; Advertising jes, as she holds out her third, peler and Hugh, Ellen Daugher­ ( I'd prove my love upon rare Passion's lake­ · Manager, Aida Valerio; Circulation Manager, finger, left hand, for inspection. ty and Jim, Jeanne Dugan and l\ The gallant knight, the grail of Love men seek. Rachel List. The sophomores run a pretty (Continued on Page ;i) jt THE EDGECLIFF 3 = Reading r Lamp Boston-Irish R.etreat Master D u p (Continued from Page :!) e of the position of these divisions Prefers Retreats To Other Work need be hazy after a thorough s 11 study of this book. There was a touch of priestly pastor of a small parish in Eng­ lay down the law." reserve about Father Benedict, land, he came to Washington, Continuing his reflections a.bout s a Professor Corbett goes on to 'I Brosnahan, O.S.. B, Edgecliff's his favorite retreatants, Father s explain the peculiar position in D.C., to teach religion at Trinity recent retreat m a s t e r, that college in that city. He retired Benedict said he has always N s which Britain now finds herself, the "savior" of Western civiliza­ blended well with his quiet from teaching three years ago. marveled at the influence women c tion, yet considerably reduced in humor. This pleasant com­ While in Washington he gave have upon men. postwar international prestige bination of qualities, coupled many retreats to h igh school and "I suppose my recent sopho­ and power, playing second fiddle with the mellowness of his years, college students and to priests more class of boys was about as to the United States and the So­ made Father Benedict a favorite and religious. noisy and mischievous as any, during his brief stay here at Our • viet Union. Asked how his career as a re- but I couldn't help feeling that Lady of Cincinnati. they would have been a little By Jane Egan The author terms this situation treat master began, Father Ben­ The chemistry of the war that "I'm an Irishman born ih more gentle if there had been "the British dilemma." edict said, "One day a group of revolutionized the political world The remaining chapters of the Boston," he told a group of girls any girls around," he said. nuns simply asked me to give has revolu­ book deal with the British stand shortly before his departure. He added that he is extremely them a retreat. That was almost ized the world on world organization, the rela- "Both my parents oame from interested in the modern activi­ 20 years ago. One retreat led to of fashion as . tionship between Britain and Rus­ the good old country." ties of young women and said he another and the first thing I well. Mate­ sia, the United States in relation could not emphasize enough the Taught for 25 Years knew it became a career. rials, their tex­ to the Commonwealth and the importance of their role in the Prefers R.etreats t u re, weight United Kingdom, and finally, He was ordained a diocesan world. and finish have atomic weapons and the British­ priest in 1912 but later entered "Of all the things I've done, I "Remember," he said, "the been changed American partnership. the Benedictine order and made like retreat work best. And my greatest contribution a young and greatly im­ There is little, if any, trace of his novitiate in England. He re­ favorite retreatants are girls. woman can make to the world proved. You prejudice, pro or con, in Cor­ ceived his reUgious habit. in 1915. Boys like a man with a deep, is' simply to be a thoroughly have some big bett's treatment of the subject, In 1920, after a few years as stentorian voice who can really good woman." sunprises i n and the reader has the constant store. Fabrics of spotless, feeling of observing the situation shrink-less, fade-less, crush­ through the eyes of an interested 'Oklahoma' Word From The Wise less quality are no longer a hope but impartial spectator. There (Continued from Page 1) but a realization. Clothing will is much to be learned about the Interview self; he misses, moreover, the be warmer yet lighter in weight, complexities of the British Em­ students really appreciate what gathering of the crowd, the buzz and tough, tissue nylon will go pire and the Commonwealth and they have here? You, for in­ of conversation, the applause at (Continued from Page 1) into the making up of your ward­ your reviewer sincerely believes stance. How many times a day the appearance of the conductor, robe. that this little volume is a fine Miss Engel joined the cast on­ do you think of the outstanding the sudden hush as the latter Fashion has entered a new foundation on which to base fu­ ly last July, enjoys doing the beauty of the school? If not faces his musicians. Neverthe­ phase of its development. We ture study. For a thoroughly play immensely, and finds it "a more than once, your sense of less, from the auditory point of see that the emphasis shall be unbiased and concise interpreta­ lot of fun" to be with one of the values is either distorted or dor­ view, the recorded performance placed on "naturalness." Who is ti-on of the British problem, read youngest casts in New York or mant. Remember, too, that its is almost as good, and it is avail­ able at all times. And don't a better designer than Mother "Britain: Partner for Peace." - on the road. physical beauty is only one of forget th.at one prepares his own Nature? Be yourself and make Claire Reidell. Memphis Next many factors contributing to the school's value as an educational programs - he does not have to the most of it. Clothes of the l"rom Cincinnati, the girls said, institution. hear what others choose for him. coming season will be meant for Etcetera they will travel to Memphis and YOU. Skirts will have long then to New Orleans where But let's return to our months, Amazing Possibilities and assume that this is August. lines, and we shall see the re­ many new members will join the With a good phonograph, and tur n of naturalness to th e (Continued from Page 2) cast. Several of the older mem­ Half the summer vacation is with a varie,d assortment of re­ gone, and you are simply fed up shoulder line. The girls will be Bob, Laurie Wilde and Pat; also bers are leaving for London cordings, familiar and unfamil­ swishing their skirts, as pleats, Helen Mae Federle and Ken where a company of "Oklahoma!" with the standard recreations. iar, there are amazing possibili­ You wish you had something to gathers, and drapes have not Haner, and our editor, Miss is being organized for British ties of enjoyment. The writer been spared. Gratsch, with Tom, of course. audiences. do. Something different. Even has heard innumerable times such if it's work. Suddenly, it dawns Rilla Jean O'Gallagher will Our spies at the prom saw From New Orleans the girls as this: "Oh, I simply couldn't find it hard to make a choice of Dot Wernsing with Tom West­ upon you that what you have stand that symphony of Sibelius are very eager to make their way been wishing for is a hobby. spring clothing for the coming erfield, Joyce Bath jitterbugging to California; Miss Engel to Los the first time I played it. But season, because she is in a very with Bob Rhinehart, Kay Mein­ Angeles, and Miss Shay to San Pick A Hobby now it is one of my favorites!" difficult position. She comes in ers and Paul Behrends, Jeanne Francisco, their home towns. There are hobbies and hobbies. Or this: "I thought Richard contact weekly with the latest Dossman and Joe Winters, Dot­ Strauss must have been out of California, Oakland, to be ex­ Make your own list. But why creations that will fill store ty Selzer with Dick Hagee, Mary his mind when he wrote Tod und act, is also the place of Miss En­ not try to create a cultural hob­ cases at her favorite department Ellen O 'Connor and Bud Grot­ Verklarung. But I must admit gel's Alma Mater, Mills college, by, especially one which is po­ store. The suit of the season, haus, Helen Joering and Bill that though parts of it still sound where she majored in music and tentially more soul-satisfying Rilla predicts, will be the casual Splain, both solid citizens of like discords, the whole thing minored in d ramatics. tha n any other? Its name is dark skirt (they come in navy, Pleasant R i d g e (hometown just gets you, somehow; and Miss Shay received her Cath­ music. Not jive, swing, boo­ brown, and black) and white plug) ; Beth Flannery with Bill when Strauss decides it's time olic education a t St. John's in gie-woogie, or wha tever is the shetland cardigan jacket, which Luttmer, Pat Riordan and Harry for melody, th ere's no composer Chicago and told us proudly that name it goes by this month. is monogramed to m atch the Inkrot, "Ticky" Bollman and w ho ever lived who can su rpass she was taught h er first diction This type has its place, but it can skirt. For a more sophisticated J erry Keefe, Theresa Zillich and him." and elocution lessons by the scarcely b e called cultural. look, the coachman's back, dress­ J im Calme, Mary L ou Chippa and Classical m usic; yes. Not per- To enjoy a literary classic, one maker suit with a cut-away Tom Hogan, Marie Brown and Benedictine nuns. Having ha d less formal training than Miss sonal attenda nce at symphony m ust understa nd what he reads. front, reminiscent of the romantic Gene F riedmann, Mary Schleu­ Engel, she has, however, been co ncerts, recitals, operas. The On the other hand, understa nd­ eighteenth century cu t-aw ay ter a nd Earl Krumdich, Eleanor radio? To a very limited ex- ing of a musical classic is not at coat, will be quite popular. The McDonough a nd Fritz, Mary Mc­ on the stage since early child­ hood a nd offers as advice to as­ tent. The phonograph? Laugh all prerequisite to its enjoym en t. s prin g coats are som ething t o Carthy with Tom again, Rita if you will, but that's it. If you feel the necessity of un­ talk a bout, too. Especially th e Luttmer being squired by junior piring young act resses the fact So many people declare cate­ derstanding the composer's in­ new t ube silhouette desibn in the class pres. and chairman of the that one needs a certain amount of formal dramatic training but gorically that they don't like tent, study the consensus of crit ­ ice-cream colors and the true evening, Tom Clarke. that the actual experience of be­ classical music. Probably the ics. If you enjoy letting your spring shades of navy and r ed. Et Cetera ing on the stage in front of a n great majority of these have imagination soar as you listen, While I'm on the subject of While we have this opportun­ audience is the real testing never made the slightest attempt do so, by all means. But i f you t he tube silhouette, I might men­ ty we'll welcome our "little Chi­ ground. to en joy it. If people would can allow the music to penetrate tion that Marguerite Dowling has na doll," Theresa Chang, to "You never k now until . you only give their cultural instincts your soul in its own way, you a tubular dress, a baby blue WQOl Edgecliff. We waited a full se­ really get out there and try," an opportunity to develop, their will, indeed, be at peace with the jersey of her own design, wit h world. m ester for our little package she says. lives would be immeasurably which she wears a silver mesh from China, and we know now Misses Engel and Shay also pro­ richer. belt. Cousin Mary McCarth y tha t it was worth waiting for. ch ose a silver sn ake chain belt vided us with bits of technical Recorded Music Local Journalists Fan Mail D ept .: To our fan information such as the fact that to set off her new royal blue It can not be contended that (sing.) and ardent reader, J ean the company carries its own or­ and black wool dress. recorded music is as good as per­ Meet At Edgecliff Murray, we extend regrets that, chestra nucleus consisting of With an eye on spring, Martha sonal attendance at a symphonic owing to the loss of our rhym­ drums, piano, banjo and violins G~essel is planning a kelly green concert. One is den ied the vis­ The third annu al meeting of ing dictiion,ary, no 1PO€'try ap­ but that in each new city they suit for her spring outfit. With ual side of the performance it- the Greater Cincinnati Catholic pears in this column. must recruit 23 other musicians. this she'll wear black patent ac­ Press and R adio Associates took As the understudies rehearse cessories of crack-less plastic been combed "with an egg­ place at Our Lady of Cincinnati with the new orchestra, the stars patent which is now available. On the Aisle beater." (We didn't think so, college Jan. 26. The Rev. Victor ••• must often sing to the accom­ It seems strange to speak of Miss Shay.) Drees, O.F.M., editor of the St. paniment of a strange orchestra. spring with the temperature (Continued From Page 2) 'At this point the girls had fin­ Anthony Messenger, celebrated hitting the zero mark. Many of No Maids the opening Mass. contains some of the finest music ished removing their make-up ~he ca~pus crowd are enjoying the world has produced. It is Their own wardrobe depart­ and had changed to street clothes Plans were made at this meet­ ice-skating in Eden park, so let's of special interest to Cincinnat­ ment travels with them and and were ready to down a malt­ ing to organize a permanent get a view of the cold weather ians, and especially to a certain keeps clean and pressed the ed milk, "big and thick." group. Mr. Robert L. Otto for­ togs. Rather than being a dis­ Cincinnatian who is a sophomore many, many costumes it takes And as we walked out into mer faculty member, was named comfort, this weather has given at Edgecliff, because it gives t o to dress a musical. The girls the cold Cincinnati night down chairman of a committee chosen the .college-goer an opportunity Charles Kullman, a favorite with make their costume and hair Walnut street the girls pulled to outline the purpose of or­ ~o display her ingenuity in keep­ Cincinnati opera-goers, and a changes unaided, which, says their coats tighter and wished ganization and to draw up a mg warm as well as fashionable. Metropolitan tenor, his first ma­ Miss Shay, explains why their again for their home state, Cal­ program of activity for the new Sally Sue Thompson can find jor movie role. hair sometimes looks as if it had ifornia, "where it's warm!!" group. (Continued on page 4) 4 THE EDGECLIFF NFCCS Holds Sports Of Varied Sorts From CLUB HIGHLIGHTS--- By Mary Ellen O'Connor The Classical club members are Nat. Convention Campu~ To Campus In Cincy The Home Ee club sponsored now studying St. Augustine as by Miss Asta Schmitt, dietitian well as preparing their annual I By Helen Mae Federle "Chippy" Chiappa, Peggy Smith, of Mills' restaurant, at their Feb. assembly. A delegation from Our Lady Still keeping the boys in pin Alice Jeffreys, Carmen Schimp­ 10 supper meeting. Miss Schmitt's The Sociology club's speaker of Cincinnati college will attend money are Edgecliff's bowlsters. ler, Ramona Luchi, Betty Luchi, address was titled "Commercial for the evening of Feb. 12 was the fourth annual convention of A report from Catherine Nader, Claire Dolan, Mary McCarthy, Food Problems." Sister Mary Constance, instruc­ the National Federation of Cath­ bowling manager, indicates that Mary Ellen O'Connor, Mary Jane Club representatives will at­ tor. The meeting was intended olic colleges at Toledo April 18 Teresa Hrametz is still queen of Braun, Pat Riordan, and Edge­ tend the Provine Workshop at to acquaint future members with to 20. The Most Rev. Archbishop the league. M a r y Elizabeth cliff's latest Stella Gordon-are Butler university, Indianapolis, the field of sociology. Sister Richard J. Cushing of Boston, Schmidt, and "Jenny" Nader are there, we can't miss. Ind. Mary Constance discussed the Episcopal moderator, will pre­ Home Ee upperclassmen at­ importance of sociology. Some also tourney bound with their U. C. Play Day side. Founded in 1937, the NFCCS high averages. tended the Cincinnati Dietetie of the sociology majors told of The University of Cincinnati represents 107 colleges and uni­ Guests of the group one week association meeting on Feb. 3 some of their experiences in the Women's Athletic association is versities. were Jane Egan and Rita Plag­ held in Cincinnati Gas Co. audi­ field. planning its annual play day for man. who spent an enjoyable torium. Speaker of the even­ The German club held a sup­ Saturday, March 29. College afternoon bowling w i th the ing was Miss Winifred Eliason, per meeting in Emery hall on Supper Honors girls from Ohio, Kentucky, and group. Always glad to have com­ director of foods for Mills and Feb. 11 , which was followed by Indiana have been invited to pany, the bowlers chorus, "Come Greenfields, Detroit. a business meeting. Members Of Cast participate in the day's events. up, and see us, some Monday." The International Relations Presidents of the CSMC, the To be included in the day's pro­ club held a supper meeting in Literary Guild, and French club A buffet supper was ,given in Visitors gram are competitive basketball, Emery hall on Feb. 13. Patricia report that members of the re­ Emery hall, Feb. 23 for the mem­ In keeping with their W.A.A. volleyball, badminton, and swim­ Riordan discussed the report of spective clubs should check the bers of the cast, stage crew, and pr·esidential and vice presidential ming, to be followed by a pro­ the Atomic Energy Commission main bulletin board for notice of make-up committee for the duties, respectively, Rita Plag­ gram of modern dance, and fin­ of the United Nations. meetings. The French club al­ Edgecliff production, "Arsenic man (seems to be getting around ally a supper at Student Union. The Science club's guest speak­ so reports that every student and Old Lace." in sport circles this month) and The girls who went last year are er was Dr. James Glenn at a sup­ should watch for the announce­ The cast presented a set of re­ Alice Ann Kolker visited the anxious to go again, and any per meeting in Emery hall on ment of the French assembly, cordings from "Lost Horizon" Thursday gym class one week. other girls who would like to go Feb. 5. Dr. Glenn's address was which will be presented for the to the Rev. Alfred Stritch, a There was a call for substitutions should watch the bulletin board on "Anesthesia" - the nature, student b ody in March. group of recorded selections and they found themselves in for details. (Now if this little ·administration, and physiological The Dramatic club wil hold a from "Macbeth" to Sister Mary the game. "It felt like old times, piece of unpaid advertising pas­ effects of some of the more com­ business meeting on Feb. 20. Hildtgarde, and a carton of cig­ they said, "with only one thing ses our editor, we're all set:) monly used anesthetics. The Music club will have a tea arettes to Dr. Daniel Steible in missing." What was that? Why T1tmbling The Pan-American club mem­ in McAuley hall on Feb. 26 . The appreciation of their tim~ and their referee friend's sh o u t. bers attended a tea held in the club plans to present a guest or­ We have only to look about our effort spent in staging three per­ ''You're dragging your pivot administration building on Feb. ganist following the tea. campus for natural tun,ibling ab­ formances of the play. foot." But the next day we saw 4. Following the tea Mary El­ The next meeting is scheduled ility. Our latest tumbler grace­ "Reet'' and "Kolk" dragging not len Berens and Claire Reidell for March 19 and senior students fully cartwheeled down Edge­ c.. ne. but both feet. gave talks on the Pan-American from various high schools will Home Economist cliff's front steps. That side­ highway. be guests. walk's too hard though. Next A.t "X" The club has planned a supper The Edgecliff staff club held a To Speak Here t!me, why not t ry a nice com­ The crowd that was poured into for Wednesday, Feb. 26, in honor supper meeting in McAuley hall fortable mat a la gym, Doris! "X" fieldhouse didn't seem to of D r. Richard Pattee, consultant on Feb. 11. Guest lecturer for A home economist from the mind at all, because the occasion on international affairs for the the evening was Betty Donavon, P r i n t z Biederman company, was the Xavier-University of National Catholic Welfare Con­ who writes for the Cincinnati Cleveland, 0 ., will be the guest W' omen's Purses K entucky basketball game. U.K., ference, Washington, D. C. Post. of Our Lady of Cincinnati college the most talked-of team in the Hard On Watches Monday, March 24. She will country, made a flashy appear­ DRESSING UP issue. Parents' night, The Junior address the student body on in­ ;mce. With U.K. described as According to the nation's Pre-Lenten dance, and other teresting topics concerning tail­ being the greatest quintet ever watch repairmen, the ·Curse of an coming activities will see every­ oring. to be assembled on a basketball ailing watch is a woman's purse. (Continued From Page 3) one here at the Cliff DRESSING Miss Mock attended the Mad­ court, the "Muskie" fans found The reason why women have at n o better way of keeping com­ UP. ame Wolfe School of Costume it easier to accept the 58-31 set­ least twice as much trouble with fortable on chilly mornings than design in Honolulu and graduat­ back. their watches as men, accord­ by wearing a bright red pair of ed from Ohio State university in Despite the loss, Xavier's Art ing to a survey by the Jewelry fuzzy-wuzzy ear-muffs. M a r y Mothers' Club Consumer Service in Clothing. Morthorst played a whale of a Industry council, is that men Alice Osterman agrees, and puts game, with 14 points to his don't have purses in which to her faith in her white snowball Celebrates Freshman. Pianist credit, sharing top scoring hon­ cache their watches. Of course, ones. Ann Jacobs set the pace in Parents' Night ors with Groza of Kentucky. it isn't the purse itself, its what's footwear with her blue plaid ls Guest Soloist It should prove to be quite a in the purse. snow gaiters. Angela Castelluccio The Edgecliff Mothers' club contest when Xavier and the When a watch repairman opens ignores the low temperature in held its annual Parents' Night University of Cincinnati meet in a woman's watch he does it with her long-sleeved turtle-neck celebration Sunday evening, A freshman of Our Lady of their long awaited local tilt. If mingled horror and fascination, sweater of ·bd ght green .. Feb. 16, for both parents and Cincinnati college, Mary Feldman, Edgecliff rooters Mary L o u wondering what the watch's in­ The collegiennes consider the students. Faculty members of was guest pianist at a recent nards will reveal this time. Us­ skirt and sweater combination the Music department of the meeting of the Young Friends ually a woman is surprised when unsurpassed for warmth, dur­ college were guests soloists for of Summer Opera. Miss Feld­ First Aid Kit he tells her that the delicate me­ ability, and smartness, Madge the evening. A program of piano man played Liszt's " Sixth Hun­ chanism is covered with a green Smith's pearl-white sweater, and violin selections was given garian Rhapsody and "Reflec­ Is Easy To Make residue from the perfume in her which she made, worn with a by Miss F rancis Loftus and Miss tions in the Water" by DeBussy. purse. She doesn't see how it's grey skirt with a blue-white Helen Gough, with. Mr. Franz She is the pupil of Miss Frances A homemade first aid kit con­ possible; the case on her watch thr·ead line forming a block, Trefzger as vocal soloist. Loftus, a faculty member of the taining the essential medications is drum-tight. However, tight brings her many compliments. After the entertainment, re­ music department of the college. and drugs may serve just as the the watch case fits, the vo­ Another pretty combination is freshments prepared by the well as the more costly prepared latile oils of the perfume she Romona Luchi's grey corduroy mothers and the students of the first aid kits. A tight box, pre­ carries in her purse often get skirt and matching monogramed Home Economics department A. Ludden Speaks ferably of metal and similar to into the watch as vapors and sweater. were served in the college din­ a small cash box or fishing tack­ At Edgecliff congeal on the moving parts. These are the notes for this ing room. le box will serve as a suitable It's also difficult to t ry to ex­ The personal representative container for the kit. plain how face powder, tobacco of Maurice Evans, Mr. Allen Minimum requirements for the dust and divers other substances Ludden, addressed the college kit include rolls of adhesive tape manage to get into her watch Valerio's Restaurant assembly Feb. 19. Mr. Ludden of varying widths; sterile cotton, and clog the works. Plogman's Pharmacy discussed the Maurice Evans' swabs and sticks; sterile whie Second Floor production of "Hamlet," to be rloth for large bandages and Fairview and Ravine Sts. given during the second week of tourniquets; matches; ointment IN MEMORIAM March in Emery auditorium. for burns; tincture of iodine; bo­ The members of the faculty Italian Foods a Specialty PA. 9690 PA. 9689 ric acid; tincture of merthiolate; and student body of Our Lady tincture of benzoin; liquid green of Cincinnati college wish to ex­ soap; and :.ubbing alcohol. tend their deepest sympathy to Prescriptions a Specialty The following specific sugges­ Patricia Cass on the death of her 114 E. 6th St. CH. 8699 tions for treatment are given: step-father, Mr. Burch Vance. For bruises and scratches and after removal of splinters, apply an antiseptic, then a sterile band­ age. For puncture wounds - deep MERCY HOSPITAL slivers or nail punctures - ap­ Compliments SCHOOL FOR NURSES ply tincture of merthiolate, bandage wound and go to a doc­ HAMILTON, OHIO 1947 tor. of RED For small cuts - cleanse skin Conducted by the Religious Sisters of Mercy around the cut with liquid green A. Friend Affiliated with CROSS soap or benzine, then cleanse skin with alcohol and apply an FUND antiseptic to the cut with a Our Lady of Cincinnati College clean applicator.