tarns to Face F. & M. Fr. R. I. Gannon, S. J. In Opening Game Interviewed on Tomorrow Page 3 Vol. 18 New York, N. Y., October 2, 1936 No. 1 |Mass of Holy Ghost Opens Jcollegiate Year; New Rector Totality' as Student Aim IJ. A. Donovan, '37, Pictures Ready How to Arrive at Ridicules Article Rhodes Scholarship To Continue as Rama' Opening Fray By Hutchins Which Triah Announced For New Edition Editor of 'Ram' For the many followers of the Of Senior Annual Maroon eleven who intend to wit- Garbled His Views Competitions of the annual ness the clash between Fordham Rhodes Scholarships for the fios. Logue, '37, Appointed and Franklin and Marshall, the United States have been an- following directions to Randall's 'Wonders At' Confusing of nounced. These awards entitle Emphasis on Undergraduate Managing Editor; Shanley Island will facilitate transporta- the winner to two years of study to Feature 1937 tion to the Stadium: His Terms by President at Oxford University with a Sports Editor Those who intend to travel by of Chicago stipend of four hundred pounds. Maroon automobiles can best arrive there The qualities which a Rhodes James A. Donovan, '37, Editor-in- by going to 125th Street and 1st scholar should have, were pre- The photographic work of tho 1937 In a ceremony rich with medieval scribed by Cecil John Rhodes, •Chief of The Fordham RAM for 1935-36, Avenue where the entrance to grandeur, the Solemn Mass of the Holy "Maroon," annual publication of the the bridge is situated. Crossing the donor of the scholarships. Fordham graduating class, is already I has been re-appolnted to his position Ghost was sung by the Rev. John J. They demand that the scholar for the coming the bridge there is an outlet to Lennon, '29, last Friday in the Univer- under way. Pic- the Stadium where accommoda- sity Chapel, to mark the formal open- should be of high literary and tures were ob- " scholastic year, scholastic attainment and should ,J' thus becoming the tions for 1500 cars are available. ing of the scholastic year. The sermon tained of the Mass A combine the qualities of man- of the Holy Ghost *' first student in Those who intend to use the for this traditional occasion was de- Lexington Avenue trains or the livered by Father Robert I. Gannon, hood, truth and devotion to duty. and the Freshman Rose Hill history to He should also exemplify moral rally held Friday, .?.'" occupy the Editor's 3rd Avenue trolleys should get S.J., newly appointed Rector of Ford- off at 125th Street and First Ave- ham University, who in a strongly force, character, and instincts for and the individual •j chair for more than nue. Other approaches to the worded message interpreted the "Inner leadership. To be eligible, the Senior photos are >S one year. Editor bridge are located at 134th St. Meaning of Four College Years." candidate must be a male citizen already being tak- Donovan headed a and Southern Blvd., the Bronx, of the United States, unmarried, en by the Carmen list of staff appoint- and from the continuation of Father Gannon, In his flrst address and must have completed his Studios. ments recently dis- Grand Central Parkway. to the 1,582 undergraduates who Sophomore year in college. Editor - in - Chief closed, including crowded the Chapel on Rose Hill, Martin F. Hession those of Thomas B. riuletly Hayed President Hutchins of '37 announced yes- Logue, '37, to the t e r d a y that the post of Managing Monthly To Have Glee Club Plans Baker, Jones, Hau- Editor, John P. sauer Co. of Buf- M- F' He"ion J. A. Donovan Shanley, '37, to the October Issue Ambitious Season falo will print this year's edition. An Sports Editorship and Edmund J. informal, more Interesting tone will be Tehan, '37, as Business Manager. sought in the 1937 issue and as in the The News Board of The RAM during Ripple Appointed Editor; First Performance to Take past the book will not only feature the Mitchell Calls For history of the present Senior year but the coming year will comprise Donald Place Soon; Others will be a complete chronicle of the J. Gormley, '37, Justin McCarthy, '38, Candidates Scheduled undergraduate classes. Freshman ac- John McOurty, '38, and Leo S. Loomle, tivities will receive full attention and '38. James Duggan, '37, will serve in For the flrst time since 1!)2S. there the wholehearted support of the Fresh- the capacity of Assistant Sports Editor. will be an October issue of the Fordham With replies from five colleges ac- man Class is sought. Circulation Manager will be George W. Monthly. The "Monthly" staff has con- cepting concert offers, this year's Ford- Fuller, '37, while Daniel J. Brannigan, sistently edited a November issue as its ham University Glee Club Is practicing Joseph A. Malone '37 has been ap- '37, is to direct the activities of the initial effort. The innovation has come diligently, with the aim of eclipsing pointed Business Manager. The offices Reference Staff. Art Editor is again in the regime of Raymond J. Ripple '37, past performances of Fordham vocal of the "Maroon" ore located on the third Warren King, '38, assisted by Donald newly appointed editor of Fordlmin's lit- groups. The present organization will floor of Dealy Hall. Subscriptions for Gormley, '37. erary publication. The October "Month- the yearbook, which will appear on the probably enjoy a highly successful sea- campus next liny, are now being re- Charles A. Harnett, '37, will conduct ly" will be largely the work of new son, according to Mr. Frederic Joslyn, (Continued on page 6) blood, due to the loss of many staff mem- ceived. bers at graduation. Director. Mr. Joslyn has expressed During the next year, other revolu- great respect for the ability of the tionary features, as yet not officially freshman candidates, many of whom Fr. Deane Greets announced, are expected, among which have displayed their singing talents in Hughes Society is a possible change in format. practice sessions. On Friday, the fresh- Freshman Glass Mitchell Business Manager FR. ROBERT I. GANNON, S.J. man hopefuls listened attentively to a Divided; Frosh Together with the news of Mr. Rip- . .. Quietly Flayed Pres. Hutchins reading of the organization's constitu- At Schola Brevis ple's appointment to the editor's chair, tion and were subjected to a prelimi- Separate Group It was made known that Thomas A. Chicago University, taking that highly Mitchell '37 would control the business publicized educator to task for an arti- nary Initiation. Fr. Hughes, Freshman Dean, end of tlie publication. Mr. Mitchell in cle appearing in the current issue of Four Datei Accepted Mr. Fingerhut, S.J., to Con- turn announced that William B. Love "Harper's Magazine." The article In Replies have been received from Urges Participation '38 will assist him, and at the same time question included a commentary by Georgian Court, Good Counsel College, duct Freshmen; Sophs in Activities sent out a call for Husiness Staff can- President Hutchins on an alleged state- the College of Mt. St. Vincent and the didates. (Contlnued on page 7) College of New Rochelle. Retain Head Four hundred and fifty Fordham Freshmen were formally welcomed tn A change In tho organization of the college Sept. 14 In Collins Audito- Franklin & Marshall Diplomats Face Debating Societies for Freshmen and rium by Father Charles J. Deane, S.J., Sophomores featured the opening of the Dean of the College, and Father Thomas Rams at Randall's Island in Opener 1936-1937 season In the forensic field. C. Hughes, S. J. Dean of Freshman. The The Hughes Society, which included both Freshmen and Sophomores last assembly marked the flfith scholastic By BILL LOVE working to perfect an airtight pass de- Snntanlello on the right. Sponaugle, it year for the college. Coach Jim Crowley's Maroon and fense. was, who last year blocked Andy Palau's year, will be divided into two separate Father Deaue, In Ills address, spoke Gold clad Rams plunge Into the 1931! The visitors are, perhaps, strongest boot In the first frame and then scooped groups. Mr, Franois J. Fingerhut, S.J., at length on the controversies raging football melee tomorrow when they up tho ball to score. The tackle posts will direct the Freshmen, while Mr. at present on college education anil fnce the Franklin-Marshall "Diplomats" are occupied by the same two men, Tom Harold J, McAuley is to be Moderator recommended three books, llliss Perry's at the Randall's Island stadium. Tho Boynon and Tom Musante, who held off of the Sophomores. "And Gladly Teuch," Henry Seldel Can- clash, us fans who saw lust season's the Ram big.guus last season for three by's "Alma Mntur" and John R. Tunis' affray will testify, will be no "first whole quarters. Largo Attendance "Was College Worthwhile?" Applying game sot-up" for the Crawleymen and Ace Backfleld Some fifty Sophomores attended the the advice offered In these three con- a brand of football usually seen In mid- Fordham will find Medwlck, a thorn temporary hooka to Fordhum frculnnon, season games should bo displayed by In the Ram's fleece lust year, as shifty flrst meeting of their society Monday Father Deane wont on to suy that the both teuuiH. and us capable a back as they will be at which President Matthew J, Dooney three essontlul tools with which to Out of the hilly SUBqtiehanna region culled on to fnce In the current cam- officiated, The other officers of the so- achieve a sueeeBHful Btuy at college were of Pennsylvania Conch Alan Holman, n paign.