The Cowl, Wednesday, May 24

Commencement Issue

REQUIESCAT COMMENCEMENT IN WEEK PACE JUNE 1—JUNE 6

VOL. XII, No. 22.—FOUR PAGES. PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, PROVIDENCE, R. I., MAY 24, 1950 10 CENTS A COPY

IN MEMORIAM Dr. Wriston To Deliver Commencement Address Father Fitzgerald President Of Brown Bishop Will To Be Interred Preside At Tomorrow Morning Ceremonies

The Rev. Jeremiah Thomas Fitz- Dr. Henry Merritt Wriston, distin- gerald, O.P., vice president of Provi- guished educator and author and pres- dence College who died unexpectedly ident of Brown University since 1937, Saturday on the campus, will be laid will be the principal speaker at the to rest tomorrow morning in the thirty-second annual commencement Dominican Burial Lot in Mt. Olivet of Providence College on Aquinas Hall Cemetery, Washington, after a solemn terrace. June 6. high Mass in St. Dominic's Church Commencement exercises will start that city at 10:00 a m. promptly at 10:00 a. m., with the Representing the College at the fu- formation of the academic procession neral will be the Very Rev. Robert of distinguished guests, recipients of J. Slavin, O.P . Rev. Charles V. Fen- honorary degrees, alumni, faculty, and nell. O.P . Rev. John J Kennedy, O.P., graduates, from Harkins Hall. Rev. John T McGregor, O.P.. Rev. George C. McGregor, O.P., Rev. Fran- Representing the largest graduating cis Howley, O.P.. and Rev. Martin S. class in the history of the college, four —Photo by Fabian Bachrach. Welsh. O P. hundred and five seniors and four ex- DR. HENRY M. WRISTON tension college students will hear the Father Fitzgerald's body was es- invocation delivered at 10:30 a. m. by corted to Washington froni Provi- dence. after funeral services here, by a brother, the Very Rev. Edward Educator Favors Gregory Fitzgerald. O.P and Father Fennell. Liberal Arts Course Hundreds of mourners, including scores of distinguished persons prom- Long known as a forceful indepen- REV. JEREMIAH T. FITZGERALD, O.P. inent in civic, educational and reli- dent in political thinking and a tire- AUGUST 10, 1888 MAY 20, 1950 gious life, joined with students, alum- less exponent of the liberal arts edu- ni and brother Dominicans at the cation, Dr. Henry M. Wriston has been College, Monday morning in St. Pius' president for the past two years of the Church, Elmhurst Avenue, where a Association of American Universities, " The Man We All Loved" solemn high Mass of requiem was a group of 37 of the country's most (The following is the entire eulogy delivered by the Rev. Dennis B. sung by the entire religious commun- prominent universities, which attempts McCarthy, O.P., Ph.D., vicar superior of the Dominican community at the ity of the institution. to identify and solve educational prob- lems. At present, backed by grants college, at the funeral services in St. Pius' Church, Monday, of the Rev. Father Slavin was celebrant of the from the Rockefeller Foundation and Jeremiah T. Fitzgerald, O.P., vice-president of the college, who died un- Mass. the Rev. Vincent C. Dore, O.P., the Carnegie Corporation of New expectedly Saturday.) was deacon, and Father Fennell was York, the Association is embarked on sub-deacon. The Most Rev. Russell "May the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ keep me unto a study of the financing of all types J. McVinney, D.D., Bishop of Provi- eternal life ' These words, taken from the Dominican Missal, are pro- of higher education in the United dence. presided at the Mass and gave nounced in each Mass by the priest, just before he receives the Holy States. absolution. Eucharist. At Brown, where he came after In his eulogy of Father Fitzgerald, May it please your Excellency, Monsignori, Very Reverend and twelve years as president of Lawrence the Rev. Dennis B. McCarthy, O.P., Reverend Fathers, Religious Brothers, Esteemed Sisters, Federal, State College in Wisconsin, Dr. Wriston has The Most Rev. R. J. McVinney, D.D. vicar superior of the Dominican com- and Civic Dignitaries. Members of the Providence College Alumni Asso- directed the revision of the university's munity at the College, paid high trib- ciation. Members of the Student Body of Providence College, and friends: four-course program of study and the ute to the deceased priest's devotion In a ceremony of the sort for which we have gathered here this instigation of comprehensive examin- the Most Rev. Russell J. McVinney, morning, there is always a mingling of emotions. For the death of one and service to the College for 30 years ations, two moves aimed at offering D.D.. LLD.. Bishop of Providence. and to his work and energy for 19 of God's priests is an occasion of sadness, mixed with a triumphant joy. students greater perspective in their The, Very Rev. Robert J. Slavin, years as vice president of the insti- We grieve because one who was so familiar we will see on earth no studies. O.P., S.T.Lr., PhD., president of the tution. more; somewhat selfishly we count our loss; but we recognize in the Born in Laramie. Wyoming, the son college, will deliver the address of midst of our sorrow that in a larger sense our loss is our deceased The Reverend Fathers Francis R. (Continued on Page 2) (Continued on Page 2) brother's gain, that he has fought the good fight to the end, that he has Prout and Lloyd A. Mahler were finised a difficult course, that he has kept the faith undiminished, and acolytes; Pierre Conway, cross bearer; that at last he has merited the Crown of Justice which the Lord, the Herman Schneider, holy water bearer, Just Judge, renders to his priests who persevere in faithful service. and John F. Whittaker, thurifer. Commencement Week Highlights For in the maintenance of His priesthood, God's selecting hand The Rev. Leo S. Cannon, O.P., was Final examinations for seniors over, held at 10:00 a. m. in the Grotto with reaches into this family and that. and. in a process mysterious to man, organist, as the Dominican Fathers commencement week activities will Father Slavin as celebrant; the Rev. chooses those who are to set themselves apart in order that, while sang the Requiem Mass according to start next Thursday with the Com- Thomas T. Shea. O.P.. A B . Dean of bringing the means of salvation to others, they may find salvation for (Continued on Page 2) mencement Ball on June 1 in the Sher- Men, deacon; and the Rev. Edward S. themselves By no human right, but purely through God's bounty, aton-Biltmore Hotel. It will be the last Halton, O.P.. M. S., Dean of Freshmen, these men. marked by God with an invisible sign, are singled out from school dance the Class of 1950 will at- subdeacon. The Rev. Dennis B. Mc- their fellow men. and are privileged to stand before the high altar as tend as students of Providence Col- Carthy, OP., S.T.Lr., Ph D„ English CLASS GIFT ministers of the August Sacrifice, to preach with authority the doctrine lege. department chairman, will preach the of the Divine Preacher, to dispense those channels of God's grace, the Part of the Class of 1950's gift Festivities for the evening will in- baccalaureate sermon. Sacraments, and to act in all capacities in the Name of the Most Exalt- to Providence College will be clude dinner at 7:00 p. m. and dancing Class Day will be observed on Mon- ed and the Most High. two oil paintings executed by the well known local artist, Wil- from 9:00 p. m. to 1:00 a. m. to the day, June 5, with Parents' Night exer- In the feeble light of human wisdom alone, the lives of such men fred I. Duphiney of 7 Thomas music of Ray Belaire and his orchestra. cises in the Grotto and presentation of are a divine contradiction. They must handle sin, and strive to keep Street, Providence. Class reunions will begin the fol- the class gift in Aquinas Hall. Clifford themselves unsullied; fully aware of their human weaknesses and limit- lowing night and Saturday, June 3, F. Brott will give the class oration and The paintings are portraits of ations. they must find the courage to challenge the forces of evil; and Alumni Day. Alumni Day will start William H. McDevitt will give the the Most Rev. Russell J. McVin- while their hearts wish to pray "O Lord. I am not worthy," they must with a Mass at 10:00 a. m. in the War address to parents. ney, D.D.. Bishop of Providence, say. in the confident words of the great Apostle, "I can do all things, Memorial Grotto celebrated by the The Rev. Vincent C. Dore. O.P., and the Very Rev. John J. Dillon, in Him who strengtheneth me!" Very Rev. Robert J. Slavin, O P.. Chap- S.T.Lr., LL.D.. Dean of Studies, will O.P., fourth president of Provi- It was to assure with greater certainty, if God so willed, that his lain of the Alumni Association. make the honorary awards including dence College. people might be kept secure and guided more safely on the path of grace, A baseball game between Provi- honorary certificate. Lacordaire de- The portraits will be added to and that at the same time. God's priest might find new strength for dence College and Quonset Point Naval bating. Ship and Scales, and Holland the collection in Aquinas Hall their tasks, that the apostolic St. Dominic more than 700 years ago Air Station will start at 2:00 p. m.. Athletic Awards. lounge of other past presidents banded his followers together in the Order he founded. They sought followed by more reunions on the Frank J. Lowrey, '26, alumni presi- and dignitaries also done by the to perfect God's work in themselves and in those whom they served, campus from 4:30 to 6:30 p. m., and dent. will induct the Class of 1950 into same artist. by three pledges; they pledged themselves to poverty, and in return Alumni Day dinner. Benediction in the the Alumni Association, and Father The paintings will be presented found the riches of mutual support and brotherhood in community life; Grotto will close the Alumni Day pro- Slavin will give the principal address. to the College during Parents' they vowed themselves to chastity in full priestly fashion; they swore gram at 9:00 p. m. Solemn Benediction will follow in the (Continued on Page 2) Night exercises on Monday, June On Sunday. June 4. Baccalaureate Grotto. Father Dore will be celebrant; 5, in Aquinas Hall. Sunday, a solemn high Mass will be (Continued on Page 2) 2 THE COWL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24. 1950 President New Monstrance Provincial Received At College For Use In Grotto

The new monstrance, whose con- struction was made possible by the generous contribution of old rings, watches, and trinkets by the friends of Providence College, was received here last week by the Rev. Charles H. McKenna. O.P. Chaplain of the College. Designed to fit into the massive scheme of the War Memorial Grotto, the monstrance is the work of John Hardy, one of the country's outstand- ing designers of church and altar fur- nishings, who executed the strikingly original and appropriate design The monstrance, ornamented with gold and silver and inlaid with precious stones, is 45 Vfe inches high, weighs 17 pounds, and is valued at nearly $10,000. The design portrays the intimate relationship between Christ and His Blessed Mother, between the devotion to the Eucharist and to the Rosary. Like our faith itself, the general motif of this ostensorium is cruciform, and to this has been added the eight-pointed star of St. Dom- inic, founder of the Dominican Or- der. The Very Rev. Terence S. McDermott, O.P., S.T.Lr., LL.D. The Very Rev. Robert J. Slavin, O.P., S.T.Lr., Ph.D. The ears of wheat embossed there- on recall the Bread of Life in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. The Mys- room and immediately recitation of tical Rose still surrounds her Son's Educator— Fr. Fitzgerald— the Psalters was begun by the Rev Speakers flesh as he reposes, awaiting to blei>s Francis A. Howley, O.P . and the Rev (Continued from Page 1> and protect us. The life cycle of our (Continued from Page 1) Daniel M Galliher. O P.. both of of a Methodist preacher, the Brown Redeemer is symbolized by the oc- president is a former head of the North tagonal border as cherubs support fif- the Dominican rite. The Reverend whom were among the associates of Central Association of Colleges and Fathers William R. Clark, John T Father Fitzgerald from the early days Secondary Schools, the Association of Dittoe, Joseph L. Lennon. and Francis of the College. The recitation was con- American Colleges, the Rhode Island L. O'Connell were cantors. "Pie Jesu" tinued until Monday morning when United Campaign o f Community was sung at the offertory by Lucien the bier was carried to St. Pius' Chests, and the Rhode Island United L. Olivier, a P.C. freshman. Church for the burial rites. War Fund. He was made an honorary Bearers were the Reverend Dom- commander of the Order of the British inican Fathers Thomas H. McBrien, One of the College's best known Empire in 1947 for his work in helping Philip C. Foster, Thomas L. Fallon. professors. Father Fitzgerald was or- to organize the National War Fund. Stephen B. Jurasko, Henry E Gal- dained on June 24, 1914 in Washing- Among the many public and education lagher. and A. A. Jurgelaitis. Ushers ton, D. C.. where he remained for his groups in which he holds office are at the church included past presidents Master of Arts degree from the Dom- the World Peace Foundation, the Car- of the College Alumni Association. inican House of Studies. After two negie Endowment for International Sunday afternoon, when Father years at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Peace, the Carnegie Foundation for the Fitzgerald's body was taken to the Columbus, Ohio, he was transferred Advancement of Teaching, the Amer- Aquinas Hall lounge, students and to Providence College where he has ican Association for Adult Education, alumni formed a guard of honor for remained ever since. In 1931 he was the American Academy of Arts and the cortege which was met by Father named vice president of the College. Science's, and the Council on Foreign Slavin at the circle in front of the Relations. Father Fitzgerald was born in dormitory. After Father Slavin blessed Washington on Aug. 10. 1888. a son the casket and began chanting the of the late Maurice P. and Mary Ellen William H. McDevitt will deliver Bishop— psalters, the chant was taken up by (King) Fitzgerald. His early educa- the Parents' Night address in the the religious of the community and tion was obtained in that city and he War Memorial Grotto, Monday, (Continued from Page 1) Father Fitzgerald's body was borne attended Gonzoga University, Spo- June 5. welcome to the Class of 1950. The into the building. kane. Wash., before joining the Dom- graduating class will also hear ad- The chanting continued as the cas- inican Order as a novice. He was pro- dresses by the Honorable John O. Pas- teen decades of the Most Holy Rosary. ket was placed in the center of the fessed on Aug. 4, 1090. tore, Governor of Rhode Island, and the Honorable Dennis J. Roberts, Three medallions summarize these Mayor of Providence. mysteries through the star of Bethle- hem, the Cross of Calvary, and the Following the addresses of welcome palm of victory. the Reverend Bishop will grant the Eulogy— baccalaureate degrees with the assist- Three reliefs on the sides of the ance of Father Slavin, and the Rev. triangular shaft represent three (Continued from Page 1) Vincent C. Dore. O.P . S.T.Lr., LL.D., Dominican saints whose apostates obedience and surrendered their wills to make themselves more respon- sive to God's commands. They gladly took their places at the side of the Dean of Studies. need to be renewed in our day. They great bodies of zealous diocesan clergy everywhere to assist to their *ull Candidates for honorary degrees, are: the crusading Dominic who re- capacity in extending God's Kingdom on earth. who are as yet unannounced, will be ceived the Rosary from the hands of presented by the Very Rev. Terence Our Lady and who first popularized Today we pay tribute to such a priest. Father Jeremiah Thomas Fitzgerald, born into a distinguished Washington family, for forty-two S. McDermott, O P.. S.T.Lr., LLD., the devotion; the Angelic Aquinas years wore with honor the white habit of a Friar Preacher. For thirty- Provincial of the Province of St. Jo- who so lucidly expounded sacred doc- six years he performed the great sacrifice of the Altar, and thousands seph and president of the college cor- trine and gave u$ the liturgical hymns of times, before administering to himself the Precious Body and Blood poration. Bishop McVinney will also of the Holy Eucharist; and the val- of Christ, he prayed that those Sacred Elements might keep him unto j confer the honorary degrees. iant Catherine of Siena, the exemplar eternal life. For thirty years he was a conscientious teacher in the class- After conferment of both baccalaur- of every social virtue, who for years rooms of Providence College. For nineteen years he was a Vice-Presi- eate and honorary degrees, Dr. Wriston knew no other food except the Bread dent of that institution, and no one appreciates better than the four will deliver the Commencement ad- of Life. Presidents under whom he served, how selfless and how willing was his dress. devotion in that office. In case of inclement weather, Com- At the base of the monstrance is Clifford F. Brott will give the class mencement exercises will be held at the shield of Providence College Two days before he died he was seen preparing his final lectures; and on Friday, he taught the last class of the current year. On Saturday oration on Class Day, Monday, the Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, bearing the Latin inscription Veritas, morning, he arose earlier than usual to celebrate Mass, but feeling June 5. Brownell Street. Porvidence, R. I. while at the top with arms out-' stretched is the figure of Christ rep- somewhat unwell, he waited until his distress had passed, and three resenting the holy priesthood. hours later he did what he was determined to do, honor God again at His altar. Everything to which he had devoted so many years was finished, and then he ' gave his soul unto his Captain, Christ, under whose banner he had fought so long." Highlights— Two weeks ago a reception was tendered to Father Fitzgerald by the Senior Class of Providence College. They honored him for his long years of service and hailed him spontaneously as "the man we all love." (Continued from Page 1) He was indeed loved by the students for whom he worked in his last and Rev. William J. Dillon, O.P., A.M.. year as he did in his first. He was truly loved by the members of his deacon; and Father Halton, sub- community, who knew him as a man of humility, loyalty, and of ex- Established November 16, 1S35. deacon. emplary charity. No one can recall an unkind word that passed his lips. PROVIDENCE COLLEGE. PROVIDENCE. RHODE ISLAND He was loved and admired by many groups to whom he gave generously Office: Donnelly Hall Commencement week will conclude with the conferment of baccalaureate of his time and of his diminishing energy in addresses and speeches. Published weekly each full school week during the academic year for the students and honory degrees by the Most Rev. So in sorrow, we rejoice. We feel sure that St. Thomas Aquinas will ot Providence College by the students interested In Providence College. Russell J. McVinney, D.D.. LLD.. plead for this teacher who also bore the name Thomas. We are confident Bishop of Providence, and the Com- that Our Lady, Queen of the Rosary, will shelter her devoted son. And Subscriptions: 10 cents a copy, 52.00 a year. Same rate by mail. mencement Day address by Dr. Henry we have an abiding trust that the Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Advertising: 75c per column-inch. Christ will keep unto eternal life the man we all loved. Entered as second-class matter. November 5. 1947 at the Post Office at Providence. Merritt Wriston, president of Brown Rhode Island, under the Act of March 3, 1879. University. Member of Rhode Island Intercollegiate Press Association. 9 THE COWL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1950 Pictorial Highlights Of 1949 -1950

1. "Begin today to be good Catholic gentlemen," the 8. Father Slavin welcomes Frank M. Folsom, RCA 14 Father Clark conducts third Family Hour for mar- Most Rev. Russell J. McVinney. D.D., Bishop of Pre vi- president, who is guest speaker at Ship and Scales Club ried students, stresses necessity of a fusion of spiritual, emotional, and physical elements in marriage, hears dence, advises student body at Mass of the Holy Ghost monthly open meeting. in War Memorial Grotto, marking official opening of seventy couples renew their marital vows. 1949-50 academic year. 9. Operations Cumberland: Students lay aside pens, 15. Pyramid Players score another smash hit with pro- books to help clear fire ravaged Cistercian Monastery. 2. Nothing now but a memory of long lines and ach- duction of "The Milky Way." ing feet. 10. The Most Reverend Emmanuel Suarez, O.P., S.T.M., 16 With a courtly old-world bow Father Slavin pre- 3. College joins 50,000 men in public tribute to Christ, J.U.D., master general of the Order of Preachers, ac- sents silver cup, flowers to Class of 1951 Junior Prom the Eucharistic King, at Holy Name Holy Hour in Nar- companied by other high Dominican priests, pays an- Queen, as all register approval. Lucky lass is Miss ragansett Park, Pawtucket. other visitation to Providence College. Merima Riolino, a decided New Haven asset. 4. Rah, rah spirit comes back to campus with air dis- 11. Student Congress Officers prepare to air gripes, 17. Four fair speakers rest in Albertus Magnus Hall, play, motorcade, and girls, in flurry of Class of '51 scene of fourteenth annual convention of New Eng- needs, demands, of students before the administration. elections. land Catholic Student Peace Federation. 5. The Chaplain smiles as the governor reaches for 12. Senior Class Officers: Jim Coughlin, Dan Sullivan, 18. Seniors relax after investiture of caps and gowns a prize winning ticket at Annual Penny Sale in R. I. Steve Fanning, Wales Henry. in Harkins Hall. Arena for College Building Fund. 13. WDOM, Campus Broadcasting Service, dispensers 19. Veritas editors come out with "something new and 6. Spiritual values are reawakened as Seniors attend of programs of entertainment and service for the bene- something better." Retreat conference in Aquinas Hall Chapel. fit of faculty and resident students, selects executive 20. Following banners of College and Country, Seniors 7. Pilgrim Virgin comes to Providence College with board: Harry Pace, John Morrissette, E. Mollichelli, step forward to productive, successful lives. message of Fatima. Frank Iacono. 4 THE COWL, WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 1950 Candid Review Of Friar Sports

BASKETBALL PLAYER OP THE YEAR,

SENI0R ATHLETE SENIOR TRACKMAN OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR.

TRACKMAN BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR.

INTRAMURAL ATHLETE FRESHMAN ATHLETE OF THE YEAR OF THE YEAR-

1. Walt Lozoski, basketball and standing trackman of the season with season's freshman basketball team and warmup in pre-season practice. basketball game. baseball star of the past four years his half-mile victory in the Eastern a standout on Larry Drew's frosh 12. Hugh Harrold and Oscar Peters 17. The one-mile relay team poses at P C. Walt is one of the foremost Collegiate Track Meet. He is high baseball squad, deserves our vote for square off in the Boxing Show staged with their trophy won at Seton Hall: athletic figures in the history of the scorer for the current outdoor season. freshman athlete of the year. in Harkins Hall in March. Cassedy, McMullen. McGurkin, Pen- College. 5. Jim Sullivan, the ubiquituous 8. Vin Cuddy, popular coach of 13. Don MacDonald attempts to ler. and Coach Harry Coates. 2. Gerry McGurkin. track captain baseball player, is a four year veteran our victorious basketball team is coach score on a disputed play in the R. I. 18. Basketball team gives a yell and one of the high scorers on the of the diamond team, and it seems of the year in P C. sports with bas- State game. He was called out by the after the Rhode Island State game. team. He will be remembered as one that he has played just about every ketball wins over Boston College and umpire. Remember the score! Rhode Island State. of the top trackmen ever to represent position on the team. He has our vote 14. Coach Hal Martin questions the 19. High scorer Jim Schlimm tosses the College. for baseball man of the year. 9. The Monogram Club in force. opinion of the umpire on the previous one in during the B. C. game. 3. Jim Schlimm, all-time high 6. Joe Beatrice, intramural basket- Their president is Walt Lozoski. play. 20. Trackmen prepare for the out- scorer in basketball in the annals of ball and softball standout, besides par- 10. The Athletic Department of 15. Dorm intramural champs, Guz- door board meet. P C. Without doubt, he is the athlete ticipating in the sports, has directed Providence College, without whose man Hall, pose after winning the 21. LaSalle Club, touch football of the year in Friar Sports. leagues to successful seasons. Without tireless efforts sports would not be a championship game against the New champs in the intramural league. 4. Bill Sherry, star half-miler, is question he is intramural man of the success at the College. Haven Club. 22. Friar first-sacker, Don Mac- a Junior and has another season of year. 11. New England AAU javelin 16. Reserve center, Tom Orr, Donald, gets back to first just in time during the R I. State baseball game. track before him. He merits the out- 7. Beaver Power, top man on this champ. Jerry Alexander, takes a hoops one for the Friars in a home