- HAVERFORD NEWS VOLUME 29—NUMBER 28 HAVERFORD (AND ARDMORE), PA.,SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 1938 8627 $2.00 A YEAR Spoon -Man Award Commencement Speaker Eighty-Two In Class Of 1938 Receive Diplomas Made To Goldmark By Fellow-Seniors As Morley Addresses Commencement Gathering; Cope Scholar Honored Bowles, Jenkins, Lewis Gat Ihnorary Degrees • At Class Exercises Tradition Of Class Day' Yesterday Full Day Scheduled Comfort Reviews Year Continues Before For AlumniVisltors At Haverford To Elected Spoon- by Has the Class Large CrOwd of '38 at the Exercises held yester- Open Ceremony 12.30 day in the Library Garden, 1 E. Presided over by Master of Cer- Eighty-two seniors and seven Goldmark terminates a highly suc- emonies, Si Simmons, Sr., the for- Lursheon in Roberts Hall as graduate students gathered in Rob- cessful career at Haverford. ty minute open-air class day pro- guests of the College and the erts Hall this morning to receive' gram swung into action at precise- Alumni Association. their diplomas from President W. Holder of a Corporation Scholar- ly 4:00 yesterday afternoon in. a ship in every one of She four years 2.00 W. Comfort and to snack the end particularly beautiful spot on the Annual meeting of the Al- of their class days at Haverford. which he has spent at Haverford, campus, that section adjacent to umni Association in the Un- Before an auditorium filled to ca- Goldmark's last average was 94.8, the library and library garden ion. pacity by parents, friends, and the highest in the College. He made wall. Cricket Match, College vs. alumni, Felix Morley, '15, editor of both Founders Club and Phi Beta After opening the program by Alumni on Cope Field. the Washington Post, dismissed the Kappa in his Junior year, presenting the athletic awards and role of the newspaper in democ- Not unathletic, Goldmark has for captaincies for 1938-59, Dean of • 3.00 racy. and President Comfort re- several years played varsity soccer, Freshmen Archibald Macintosh, Soft ball games: viewed the year at Haverford. and been a member of the varsity DR. FELIX MORLEY, '15 spoke a few words to the alumni, 1910 vs. 1912, Waldlin Field Also honored at the exercises fencing and tennis teams. parents, and seniors present con- 1916 vs. 1918, '16 Field As manager of the Haverford Co- The editor of the Washing- were Gilbert Bowles, Charles Fran- cerning the College Athletic Asso- 1928 vs. 1933, '22 Field cis Jenkins, and William Draper op for 1937 Goldmark gave the Col- ton Post returns to Haverford 1931 vs. 1934, '88 Field to tell the graduating class of ciation. Permanent Class Secre- Lewis, '88, all of whom received the lege store one of its most success- tary, C. R. Ebersol, then read a 1928 vs. 1931, '22 Field ful years. It was under his-admin- the role played by newspapers honorary degree of Doctor of /' in the maintenance of democra- letter from Miss Mabel Beard, Col- (This game will follow the Laws. istration that the Co-op finally el- lege Resident Nurse, written to the completion of earlier games by iminated it debt to the College, and cy. the two classes. At 10.50 the procession formed returned its first dividend to the Class of '38, in acknowledgment in front of Founders Hall, and students. He also expanded the of the dedication of the Record to 5,30 marched to Roberts. The exercises business of the store by his schemes her. Stip singing at the Senior began as President Comfort told for sales and advertising. Skits Provide Comedy entrance to the dining hall the seniors what he hoped Haver- Goldmark has been awarded the Senior Gift Goes with C. Linn Seiler, '02, at the ford had dOne_for them. Cope Fellowship for 1438-39, which Comic relief for the proceedings, piano and Graham. Rohrer, '35, "What I should like to feel," he provides $700 for graduate study from which those 'in the know' as leader. stated, "is that it was, good for you To Commons Room were wont to deduce more truth at any approveduniversity. He has 6.30 to 'have been here. Your stay here maintained an A average through than fiction, was provided by a ser- gives no assurance of fortune or his whole college career. ies of dining room skits. Actors Buffet supper in Founders success. But it should have taught His major department at Haver- Student Campaign Nets par excellence, by unanimous ac- Hall, you where to find the highest satis- ford was economies. Over $150 From claim, upon whose talents and in- 8.00 factions of life; the blessings of in- clinations much light was thrown . Movies and colored still tellectual occupations and hobbies, Non-Seniors if the reader will scan the Bureau films of Haverford will be the secret of cooperation with oth- of Vital Statistics of the College shown in the Union by Dr. ers for worthy enda, and the Ines- Students Elected, A Cominousroem_next,year will Record, were R. •111. Bird, Jr„ Cs E. Theodora B. Bezel. T. L. Sim- timahle;happiness of a well-bal- 7 be a reality as the Class of 1938 Rinek, 'bow- mons, '38, will act as Com- anced existence pivoted upon that man, W. Whittier, W. B. Kriebel, mentator. of God in every man.7 Tolounders Club voted to make their close 'gift a Bborsol, H. T. Darlington, Jr., A. -s • portion of the requisite furnish- P. Lieb, R. Is. Aueott, and Sim- Arta, 28; Science, 55 ings. In addition, over $100 has mons. • The award of prized was then . The presentation of the Spoon- announced, followed by the confer- Extia-curricular Work been pledged by members of the man award to L. B. Reagan was Swan IS Speaker faculty and over $150 by members ring of degrees. The degree of Gains Honor For 2 greeted with much enthusiastic ap- Bachelor of Arts was awarded to of the three lower classes, This plause. Immediately following this, To Phi Beta Kappa 28, while 55 received their Bach- Of '38, 5 Of 039 last figure is expected to be con- the spoon for the 1939 presenta- elor of Science. siderably augmented in the fall, tion was placed in charge of Joseph In the Commencement address, C. Wingerd, President of the Class Dr.-Moiderltliculed the attempt Two seniors- andfive juniors when a more thorough canvas of of '39. Society Selects Seven a were elected to Founders Club at a the students will be possible than censorship of the press recently' 'meeting held in the Union Tuesday At the close of the program, the Seniors, Two traduced into Congress by -_- night. Those seniors elected are during examination weeks. audience ad' to the Library Minton. "The reduction to she S. R. Evans and I. Telling, Jr., To raise the seniors' contrini- Memorial Garden, where a tea Juniors ity of' this subtle attempt at emitter- while the juniors chosen are J. H. was served in honor of the Seniors ship:1 he stated, "it realization that tion, each member of the class will under the supervision of the Fac- Breads, H. IL Derr, IH, J. J. Jae- be assessed three dollars. Seven seniors and two juniors this•bill would have landed in jail quette, S. H. Thiermann, and B. A. ulty. Women's Committee. Mrs. were elected to Phi Beta Kappa every editor who published the text Webster, Jr. Suggestions made by the gift Mormn, Mrs. Bird, Mrs. Benham, last night as that organization of the President's commencement At the same time, D. N. Williams, comittee, which is composed of J. Mm: Evans, Mrs. Reagan, Mrs. held their annual meeting in the address at Arthurdale, which, as '39. was unanimously elected sec- Clark, all mothers of certain mem- Union. most of us know, contained several E. Goldmark, chairman, W. B. bers of the graduating class, as- retary of the organization. Prior Kriebel, and C. E. Harrison, con- Seniors elected were A. C. Dick- serious misstatements of fact, as t othe meeting, those attending ate sisted at pouring. son, Jr., a Mathematics major; R later pointed out by Senator Har- ' dinner together in Founders Hall, sisted of a portrait of President Firth, a French major; W. S. Kin- rison." where a special table veal reserved. Comfort, or a carpet for the aisles ney, Jr., English; L. G. Wesson, Jr., One of the greatest problems of Five members of the Class of in the auditorium of Roberts. Record Spoils Scarlet Chemistry; J. A. Evert, Jr., Chem- the press, Dr. Morley, feels, "lies in 1938 have been members of Foun- These were considered too expen- istry; C. R. Himmel, History; and the need for a betteserealization on ders Club since their junior year: live. Also proposed was a port- And Black Cover; Omits W. H. Hay, IL Philosophy. the part of the newspaperman of Goldmark, w S. S. Rosen and J. H. Bready the vital social significance of his B. Kriebel, L. B. Reagan, and W. able amplifying system to be used Write-ups Of Individuals were the only two juniors to •be work." He believes that "this pub- Whittier. Those elected at mid- in the, dining room and at track elected. Rosen majors in Chem- lic utility aspect of newspaper years are R. M. Bird, Jr., D. S. meets. This was not thought to • Dedicated to Miss Mabel Beard, istry and Bready in History. work is coming increasingly to the Childs, Jr., W. S. Kinney, Jr., and be practical. the college nurses "The Record" Speaker at the meeting was Dr. fore in American journalism." A. P. Leib. Junior members who Layouts for the morn. submitted was distributed. June I to a circula- W. F. G. Swan, Director of the Re- were elected earlier in the year are sometime ago by several Philadel- tion of over 260 undergraduates. search Foundation of the Franklin College Host At Luncheon J. M. Tinnon and D. N. Williams. plea department stores, have been G. E. Poole, '38, edited the year- Institute. He delivered an address Following the exercises Founders Club is an honorary book, and I,. B. Kohn, II, was busi- on "What Has Become of Reality the Com- organization consisting of those on display in the Union for the mencement visitors will 'be guest's past several weeks. and comments ness manager. in Physics?" of the College at luncheon members of the student body who Four etchings of Barclay Hall, Four members of the Class of ill have not only gained a good schol- on them solicited from the under- Founders. The afternoon will be graduates. the Gymnasium, the Library; and 1938 had been elected to Phi Beta devoted to sports. The Girard Col- astic average, but who have par- Kappa prior to the meeting last ticipated in a certain number of Roberts Halt follow the frontis- lege band will play during the af- extra-curricular activities. Retiring piece and precede the regular de- night, They are J. E. Goldmark, ternoon on the various fields to undergraduate secretary is Ebersol. partments. Bound in scarlet and L. B. Reagan, H. H. Bell, and W. provide music for the contestants Larson Follows Clement black, "The Record" is a surrey of W. Dorman. and spectators. As Charity Chest Head college activities for the year A-buffet supper will be serval 1937-1938. for the alumni in Founders Ran Among the 67 cuts shown of Prokosch, '25 Writing from 6:30 to 7:30, and the cere- Hotson Lectures Before D. M. Larson, '39, will be in Haverford life, are several of var- monies of the day. will end as mov- Royal Society In London charge of the Charity Chest for ious members of the faculty. Ath- Poetry And New Novel ies of collegalife are shown in the the coming year, it was announced letics are well represented by posed 1 Union at 8 o'clock, last week by R. A. Clement, '38, team pictures and informal pic- Preclerieh Proltoach, '25, author Professor .1. Leslie Hotson de- present director. Collections this tures of contest action. Pictures of of "The Asiatics," "The Assassins," livered a lecture at the Royal So- year reached nearly $1600, the the graduating class comprise the and "The Seven Who Fled," is now ciety of Literature June 1 entitled largest share of which was dis- remainder of the yearbook. at work on a novel dealing with TWO GET SOPH HONORS "Marigold of the Poets." Professor tin:Jilted to the Philadelphia Unit- Other members of the "Record" contemporary European cities. Al- Two men, R. J. Hann and J. W. F. S. Boas presided at the meeting. ed Campaign.._ 'board, all of the senior class, are so, a volume of his.poetry is sched- Wieder, Jr., were awarded Sopho- • Research in Elizabethan Mere- According to Larson, "The Char- J. L. Rich, Photographic Editor, uled for fall publication. more Honors, both in the depart- ,ture has proved so profitable to ity Chest has had an excellent year R. L. Aueott, R. S. Bowman, T. N. Now residing in France, Mr. ment of Mithematics. These hori- Professor Hotson that he decided to under Clement. We hope to ex- Cook,, W. S. Kinney, Jr., W. B. Prokosch recntly won the squash ors are given for 150 hours work 'resign the Belgian fellowship seed even this total next season Kriebel, A. P. Leib, A. C. Toole, championship of France and the in the department beyond the re- rewarded him for next year and with the full cooperation of the L, B. Schramm, and T. L. Sim- tennis championship of Nice in a quirements plus grades of, JI0 or I continue his researches in London.student body." mons. single day. better. PAGE TWO HAVERFORD NEWS Saturday, June 11, 1938
Seniors Dance To Awarded Honorary Degrees This Morning Student Plans For Sommer's Rhythm Summer Vacations On Graduation Eve Show Wide Tastes Founders Decked With Few Will Go To Europe; Blue And White Recession Increases For Prom Job-Hunting
As the last echo of George Som- Travel, study, A-hunting, and mer's orchestral rhythms filtered holy matrimony, are the highlights of this year's student body's vaca- from the dining hall last night, tion plus. According to inquiries bringing the 1938 Senior Prom and made by the News, there will beat Haverford's social season to a tri- least ten undergraduates making umphant conclusion, tired but tripe abroad this *simmer. The so- called 'Roosevelt depression' may happy couples left the dance-floor be responsible for the large number with an apparent air of satisfac- of those who are either seeking tion. jobs this summer or have already With the Sophomore entrance secured these. There are a moder- decorated ingeniously as a hotel ate sized group of students who lobby, and the entire hall decorated GILBkRT BOWLES CHARLES FRANCIS JENKINS WILLIAM DRAPER LEWIS will debote the summer to studies in blue and white, complete with here or abroad. To the best knowl- spotlights, the arrangements were edge of the News, one member of declared excellent by the sizable Three men, Gilbert Bowles, Arts and Master of Arts of Penn terpretation of Quakerism have the class of '38, and only one will crowd present, among which were Charles Francis Jenkins, and Wil- College, a Doctor of Laws of Whit- done much to further unity in the be married. a number of alumni, as well as liam Draper Lewis, were awarded Society of Friends." Among the travelers there seems undergraduates. tier College, teacher and mission- to be rather wide variances as to Ilse Dance Committee, under the honorary degree of Doctors of ary in Japan since 1901. By vir- "William Draper Lewis—Grad- the lands being visited. The Hav- Chairman V. S. deBesusset, '38, es- Laws at the Commencement exer- tue of experience in that country, uate of this college in the Clam of erfordian who will probably tray. corted the couples, on entry, along 1888, Bachelor of Laws, Doctor of cises this morning. now a recognized and beloved am- erse the greatest distance this sum- the receiving line. At 9.30, a prom- Philosophy and Doctor of Laws of leer is J. M. Stewart Gordon, '41_ enade of the members of the Senior Dr. Lewis is the lone graduate bassador of peace and good will be- the University of Pennsylvania. of Havedord. He is a member of Barring union trouble, he will make Class was held. tween the country of his birth and Sometime Lecturer in Haverford a trip to British South Africa as One of the evening's high points the Class of 1888 which today is the country of his adoption. A College, Instructor in the Wharton celebrating its golden jubilee. The second assistant engineer on board was the imitation's of other "name" Quaker statesman, he speaks as School, Professor and Dean of the a freighter, others have been active in other one having authority." bands given by Sommers and his Law School of the University of J. M. Steere, '38, Intends to spend men; among those were Jimmy Quaker undertakings, Dr. Jenkins "Charles Francis Jenkins—Edit- Pennsylvania from 1896 to 1914, being president of the Board of or, philanthropist, historian, a lov- the summer in England where he Dorsey and Rudy Vallee. Director of the Law Institute since will travel with his family. R. S- A novel note was struck in the Managers of Swarthmore College, er of nature and at times a poet, a 1923. Author, and editor of numer- and Dr. Bowles a teacher and mis- Vogt, '41, is making a short trip to program.. Under each prospective trusted manager of many enter- our class digests of the laws of the British Isles. sionary in Japan. The citations prises, and President of the Board of the United Partner's name, on the list of dances Pennsylvania and France will be visited by at least was, year-book-like "handsomest," by President W. W. Comfort: of Managers of Swarthmore Col- States, Learned in the law himself, "Gilbert Bowles—a Bachelor of two Haverfordians. W: 9H Loden. "most likely to suCeeed." etc.; ten lege., his judgment and generous in- he has served his profession well:' '38, a government major, will study program dances were held. the French language in Prance Patrons and patronesses consist. and in Geneva, Switzerland. ed td President and Mrs. W. W. He Class Of 1928 Attends Seniors Beat Profs is planning to study foreign service Comfort, Dean and Mrs. H. Tatum11 Grad Students Plan work at Geneva next winter. A- Brown, Dean and Mr. Archibald 10th Reunion 46 Strong In Softball. Contest Macintosh, Professor John A. Kel- Roberta, '39, is sailing for Paris, ly, Professor A. Jardine William- France on the nineteenth of June. 46 members of the Class of 1028 With the aid of eleven men Further Education He will study the French language. and Mrs. Clayton W. Holmes Pro- are here to attend their tenth re- on the field during several of in Paris and in Touts. fessor and Mrs. Thomas E. Drake, union today. Ingram Henry Rich- the innings,the seniors took the C: Peirce, '38, is taking a North Professor and Mrs. Reward et ardson, president of his class, has 7 Out Of 9 To Do More Cape cruise. renewing that he will Teaf, Jr., Dr. and Mrs. Theodore measure of the faculty by a traveled from Chicago to be pres- vacation in Europe. C. Hawley, B. Hertel, and Dr. Thomas 0. ent at the gathering, score of 16 to 13 in their an- Studying Next Year At and G. M. Swan, both freshmen, Jones. The New York group, • strong nual softball contest. A prom- are leaving for Portugal on July The Dance Committee included part of the class, is largely repre- ising professorial rally was Other Institutions first. J. Youriesquist, '41, is work- in n, Jr., D. M. Robbins, T. M. sented as the 1928 graduates as- ended in the sixth inning when ing his Way to South America on deBesusaet, T. N. Cook, H. T. Darl- semble. an extra left fielder caught a Bruce H. French, A.B., Haver- board a freighter. Steere, Jr., and E. C. Wingerd, all short fly for the third out, ford 1937, who is taking his M.A. Seniors. N. H. Evans, '39, has a job RoTz AWARDED ART PRIZE Outstanding for the faculty in Government, will study next working at the Farmers Federation Henry Rota, Jr., '34, has been were their two long distance year at the University of Pennsyl- in North Carolina. He is going to awarded a Chutes Toppan • Prize hitters, Sutton and Oakley. vania. Alexander H. Hay, A.B., market and distribute geode to FIND YOUR of 9100 by the Pennsylvania Acad- Each chalked up a home run in farmers. F. G. Brown, '39, will emy of Fine Arts. The prizes are the scorebook. Other finished Earlhara 1937 (History), is the ex- work at a girl's tamp as swimming RIGHT JOB awarded to previous winners of the playing for the faculty was ception who will not study more. counsellor. H. A. Smith, 'U. will Be surd Why waste time drifting be- Cresson Travelling Scholarships, furnished by Teaf and Holmes, Cedric H. Jaggard, A.B., Dart- be a counsellor at Camp Wena- muse you're a round not in a equals given each year in the Academy's the latter greatly aided in sev- mouth 1937 (Philosophy), will lancet. hole. Send for Free Booklet N departments of painting, illustra- eral close plays at first by hav- eventually take more graduate The Haverfordian to be married 'Willard Tomlinson, 1910 tion, sculpture, and mural decora- ing as engineering major as work, if not next year. Paul W. is C. L. Harrison, '38. His bride Srawrwaloas GLMOANCIS BUPA./ tion. umpire. Sutton pitched most Kohler, University of Cincinnati, will be Frances Metcalfe of Haiti- wwwwwvilalaWave V0.11101.01 Cog...rein., Since 1910 of the game with Flight catch- 1937 (Biblical Literature), will MOT!. 220 S. 16th ST. Lin. 2112 ing. study for his B.D. at Oberlin Col- Varsity baseball captain lege Oberlin, Ohio, where he has a TRUEBLOOD VISITS HERE Welboern started on the scholuship. Peter Pan Dr. D. Elton Trueblood, former Mona Ardseere ISIS mound for the seniors, but Frank G. Pearson, S.B., Haver- professor of philosophy here, and ARDMORE BODY & FENDER DINING ROOM proved less effective than at ford, 1936 (Chemistry) will con- present chaplain of Leland Stan- WORKS LUNCHEON, TEA, DINNEI hardball, as the score indi- tinue his work in Chemistry at a ford University, spent a few days Upholstering, Painting, Auto cates. graduate school. Leslie B. Seely, Opposite Merton Hall here last week visiting former stu- Tops, Welding S.B., Haverford, 1937 (Chemistry), dents and associate. 57 M. lanenater Ave.. Ardmore On Lancaster Pike has a teaching fellowship at the CI:erect], In rear of Per. Boys) He has spent the past two months MILES DONNELLY University of Wisconsin next year; in this vicinity for his vacation ■ Doretenr Dan Marebettl Edward J. Kelly he will study Physical Chemistry. (at Stanford the start can arrange Wayne Sensenig, Jr., A.B., Haver- for whatever quarter of the year Suburban Jeweler ford, 1936 (Chemistry), is planning they wish for their a to study Chemistry at Yale next holidays.) At Ardmore Swarthmore College he is one of 30 E. Lancaster Ave. year. Samuel S. Stratton, A.B., this year's philosophy honors ex- University of Rochester, 1937 I CDC E CIVI Now Playing aminers. He will return to Cali- Ardmore (Philosophy), will go to Harvard fornia in time for commencement,. Tilt ATRE Three Thurs. June 16 Law School. 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