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PYRAMID PLAYERS MEETING First Class Rating All past members of the Pyra- Mass of Holy Ghost Bishop McVinney mid Players and all students in- terested in college dramatics are Awarded To Cowl asked to meet in Room 300 on Celebrates Mass Thursday, Oct. 5, at 1 p. m. The In 43rd ACP Contest Rev. John B. Laren, O.P., moder- At Memorial Grotto ator of the Players, will outline Word that the COWL was awarded production plans for the coming "An intellect at the helm is worth a school year. carload of instincts," the Most Rev. a First Class Honor Rating for the Russell J. McVinney, D.D., Bishop of year 1949-50 by the Associated Col- Providence, told faculty and students legiate Press forty-third All-American Monday morning at the War Memorial Critical Service was received at the Grotto after celebrating the annual College last week by the Rev. Paul Selective Service Mass of the Holy Ghost. M. James. O.P.. COWL moderator. "The problems you will face in Clarifies Induction your age are the same as those of any A certificate of award which will age," the Bishop said, pointing to the serve as tangible recognition of the Issue For Students need for combatting the sensational- rating earned by this paper will be ism and materialism of our age. He sent by the only national critical serv- urged his audience to translate into Some confusion has arisen regard- ice for college newspapers as soon as action the principles of St. Thomas ing the action of Local Selective Serv- learned in the classroom. it can be prepared. ice Boards in relation to college and At the Mass, which marked the Over 600 college newspaper staffs university students. Students pursuing spiritual opening of the academic full-time courses who. receive their throughout the nation are members year, were the faculty and entire stu- orders for induction while enrolled in of the ACP which provides a thorough The Most Reverend Bishop Russell J. McVinney celebrates the Mass of dent body. The Dominican faculty, an institution of higher education and criticism by competent newspaper the Holy Ghost a ihe War Memorial Grotto signifying the official open- wearing cappas were seated in the wish to postpone their entrance into critics. On the basis of this criticism ing of the acader.i year. Inset: Bishop McVinney tells the assembled stu- sanctuary. the armed forces should request All-American. First, Second. Third, or dents, "The problem you will face . . . are the same as those of any age." postponement of induction, not defer- The Very Rev. Robert J. Slavin, Fourth Class ratings are made. ment. Postponement for the academic O.P., college president, introduced the The honor rating, according to the year is mandatory upon the Localj Bishop. ACP. was determined after all the Board for all full-time students as the Wide Variety Of Art Objects "We have no reason to be mentally papers in the COWL group (cate- Selective Service Act of 1948 states: or emotionally unstable," Father gorized according to frequency of Any person who. while satisfac- j Slavin said in a brief address. He publication and enrollment of school torily pursuing a full-time course of On Display At Exhibtion said we must anchor ourselves to God. were judged by standards set by the instruction at a college, university, In the procession, preceding the papers themselves. The score this or similar institution of learning, is An exhibition of art objects, on These casts have the advantage of Mass, were the Glee Club, wearing paper received placed it in position ordered to report for induction un- loan from the Boston Museum of Fine being three dimensional, enabling the Dominican habit and surplices, the lay for consideration and comparison with der this title, shall, upon the facts Arts and from the Providence College student to catch the play of light and faculty, the Dominican faculty, aco- the others in its group. being presented to the local board, collection, is beinj shown on the shadows and to study the different lytes, Father Slavin, and Bishop balconv of the Ip'ue Auditorium in pppoaraprp of the subject Crorr. di£- The First Class rating was awarded havr indrrtian under -Lis McVinney Harkins Hall. The exhibit has been ferent angles of observation. after a careful study of the group as postponed (a) until the end of such Assisting His Excellency "at the arranged so as to trace the develop- a whole and as a result of judgment academic year or (b) until he ceases It is interesting, even in so small Mass were the Rev. Charles Mahoney, ment of ideas and techniques from on the part of critics and the super- satisfactorily to pursue such a an exhibit, to note the art develop- the ancient Sumerian civilization of (Continued on Page 3) vising judge who include working course of instruction, whichever is ment down the ages. For instance, of Mesopotamia to that of eighteenth newspapermen and professors of the earlier. the Sumerian figures, the bearded century Italy. Although this exhibi- journalism who have been working altar figure is considered to be earl- Deferment Is Optional With Local tion is of interest primarily to stu- newspapermen. ier because of the cluminess of its Board dents in the Arts Appreciation course, Nominations Open execution in comparison with the re- A total score of 905 points out of a Operations Bulletin No. 1 was aimed with the approval of Very Reverend fined rendering of the other image. possible 1055 was attained by the primarily to provide for deferment Robert J. Slavin, O.P.. President of The bust of the Sumerian official is For Upperclassmen COWL after judgment of such specific of such students as received their "or- Providence College, it has been known to be much later than the details as news value and sources; der to report for induction" between opened to all the students of Provi- Nominations opened this morning small votive figures because the ex- news writing and editing; headlines, August 1. 1950, and the opening of dence College. for Senior, Junior, and Sophomore (Continued on Page 6) class officers Sample forms to be typography, and makeup; and de- the academic year. Some Local Boards Many of the objects displayed are used by the candidates will be avail- partment pages and special features. have preferred to defer (Classification not originals but plaster copies of the able in the Student Congress office in 2A) those students who meet the originals. The idea of making such Harkins Hall until Tuesday, when criteria of Operations Bulletin No. 1, copies to be shown at schools and Extension School they must be returned to the office and thus save reclassification between colleges was developed by the Art OCTOBER DEVOTIONS AT before 5:30 p. m., according to Gerard now and the end of the academic year. Department of the University of THE GROTTO McKenna. 51. acting chairman of the On September 28, the problems aris- Pennsylvania. In this way students Start On Monday Mass—8:00 a. m.—Monday Congress Ways and Means committee. ing because of confusion between through Saturday. throughout the country are enabled postponement and deferment were Courses in the Fall Term Extension Next Wednesday office seekers will Rosary and Benediction—1:00 to study items of great historical or discussed with National Headquarters, artistic value, which, because of their School and Teacher Training classes be presented to their respective p. m. and 8:00 p. m.—Monday will start on Monday. Oct. 9, at 7:30 classes at assemblies to be held in through Friday. Selective Service System. They gave value, cannot be displayed without (Continued on Page 6) unusual precautions being taken. p. m. Advance registration will con- the auditorium of Harkins Hall. tinue daily this week in the Office Elections for the three upper classes of the Registrar, Harkins Hall, until will be held the following week, Wed- Saturday noon. Registration will be nesday. October 18. College Adds New Administrative Posts closed on Oct. 19. Candidates must include with their Intended for both men and women, papers the signatures of fifty class- mates who endorse their nomination. Dean of Studies, are only the second the courses will carry credit for duly Frs. McCarthy, Follows Trend Of enrolled students who complete the Another prerequisite for candidacy is and third persons honored with the that students have a "C" average and rank of vice president of Providence prescribed work. However, as pointed Dore, McKenna Wider College out in the Extension School Bulletin, an approved personnel record. College. Their predecessor, the late Last year's class elections were Named Jeremiah T. Fitzgerald, O.P., served courses may be followed without Functions credit by persons who can derive ben- marked by an enthusiastic campaign with distinction in that post for nine- conducted by the Junior Action teen years. efit from the lectures. The appointment of three new ad- Party. Besides the usual pamphlets, public schools in Rumford, at Cleary The certificate of Associate in Adult ministrative officials announced last Father McKenna, Chaplain of the Education will be awarded to students posters, banners, and speeches, an Saturday night by the Very Rev. Rob- College, is no stranger to his new task Grammar School and St. Joseph's Par- aerial display. Cadillacs, and girls sit- ish on Hope Street. After graduating who satisfactorily complete a program ert J. Slavin, O.P., S.T.L., Ph.D., pres- as publicity director. His work in of studies approved by the Director ting on bear-skin rugs were attention ident, has signaled another milestone guiding the Penny Sales is indicative from La Salle Academy, he matricu- getters. lated at Providence College, graduat- of the Extension School, the Rev. in the short but eventful history of of that. Vincent C. Dore. O P. Minimum re- The class nominations and elections Providence College. ing in its first class. Follownig the will be under the supervision of the All three will retain their original usual course of study for Dominican quirement for this certificate is sixty The appointment of the Rev. Dennis Student Congress Ways and Means duties in addition to their new posts. priests, he received his Master of Arts credit hours of work in approved B. McCarthy, O.P., A.M., S.T.Lr., The creation of three new adminis- courses. committee. Serving under McKenna and Licentiate in Sacred Theology will be William McMahon, '52. and Ph.D., to be vice president for admin- trative positions is in keeping with The degree of Bachelor of Philoso- from Catholic University of America Alexander Montgomery, '53. istration; the Rev. Vincent C. Dore, the general trend to extend the func- phy is the only degree awarded to in 1926 and 1929, respectively. Freshman class elections will be O.P., S.T.Lr., LL.D., to be vice pres- tions of the educational machinery of Extension School students. Minimum conducted after Christmas. ident for academic courses; the Rev. colleges so as to enable them to ren- He was awarded a doctor of phil- requirements for this degree is 132 Incumbent officers are: Seniors- Charles H. McKenna, O.P., Litt.B. der better service to their students osophy by Yale University in 1940. credit hours work in approved Alfred Navarette (Junior Action), (Oxon.), to be executive assistant to as well as to the community, stated Later he entered the United States courses. A program of studies for this president. Gerald Alexander (Fair the President, is precedent setting, not Father Slavin in commenting on the Army, serving as a chaplain for three degree must be evaluated and ap- Deal), vice-president. Robert Gentile, only because it is one of the first new appointments. years. proved by the Director. sescretary. and Francis Conley (Junior expansions of the administrative set- The Very Rev. Terrence S. McDer- Father Dore was born in 1901 and Included in the Fall program will Action and Fair Deal); Juniors—John up of the College, but also because all mott, O.P., LL.D., prior provincial of was also a member of the first P. C. be courses in Art, Business, Eco- Triggs, Robert Murray. Walter Faulk- three are alumni of Providence Col- the Dominican Order and president graduating class. His early education nomics. English. History. Mathematics, ner. Robert Connelly; Sophomores- lege. of the college corporation, informed was at St. Mary's Parochial School, Modern Language. Natural Science, Louis Fascio. Charles Banfield, Father McCarthy, vicar general of Father Slavin of the appointments. in New Haven, the city of his birth. Philosophy. Sociology, and Theology. Richard Johnson, and Joseph Little- the community and head of the Eng- Father McCarthy was born in this Ordained in Washington, he remained Unless carried for credit, no fee for field. lish Department, and Father Dore, city in 1901, and was educated in the (Continued on Page 3) Theology courses will be entailed. 2 THE COWL. WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 4, 1950

mure ll.o,,'jhtful. profiting by their former mis- takes, will take advaiit?ge of this opportunity to learn a new subject thoroughly, from the begin- ning. The merry andrews, "learning nothing, for- Established November 16. 193D getting nothing," will run garlanded through the PROVII)BNCE COLManager) ped to dispatch their added dutit s with profes- Leonard San Souci. '52 . Donald Sullivan, '52 sional acumen, developed after years of close as- Business Department sociation with the student and countless other Alan H Sproul, '52 (Manager factors pertaining to college life. William J. Conway. '53 (Assistant) Circulation Department Their appointments stand as tangible recogni- Norman Beausoleil, '51 (Manager) tion of their long, devoted service to Providence Richard E. Blanchard, '53 John P Cronin. '53 College; their appointments serve well to illus- Joseph F. Mastromarion, '53 (Assistants) trate the rapid growth of a school whose fame is Subscriptions: 10 ren-ia a ropy, 12.00 a year. Same rate by mail. spreading in ever increasing circle- We feel cer- Advej-tlalne: 7Rr Per column-Inch. tain the appointments meet the full approval of F.ntered an s«cond-rlass matter. Novemher fi. 1947 at the Post Literary Column Offi, (' "( Providence. Rhode Island, under the lovable Father Jeremiah Fitzgerald of happy Act of March 3. 1879. memory. Member o' Hhode Island Intercollegiate Press Association By William Plummer, '51 and Associated Cnlleslate Pre-- Political Panaceas HELENA Crispus, may be the author's gibe at Three excerpts from Evelyn such worthies as Hitler and Stalin President's Message Waugh's latest novel, Helena, were (also Trotsky although it did him no This year is a year of challenge for all of published in the June, July and good I for adopting pseudonyms, in us. Waves of indecision, anxiety and fear rush By Gerald Gregory, '51 August issues of The Month magazine keeping with their august stations. upon us from all sides. Our mental and emotional A not too original comparison of the And in the supposed discussion be- life must be stabilized, else the changing patterns The moment has now arrived < hen the United decline of Roman civilization to the tween the Emporer and the sculptor f moving from one crisis to another in these States must make a crucial decis >n in regard to present decline of European civiliza- carving his triumphal arch many of hectic times will keep us in constant turmoil. We the Korean situation and the c ossing by our tion, it bears the mark of Waugh's his readers will find Mr Waugh ex- an' warned that the effect of these times will forces, of the imaginary 38th parallel, which has inimitable talent, a lightness of touch pressing their own opinion of modern be felt in the college life of America. However, been the dividing line between the Communist re- which imparts glamor to the obvious art. gime of North Korea and the Republic of South and makes what could have been a pessimism must have no place in our outlook, for Although the similarity of the Korea. General MacArthur has ordered his forces dull book very readable. our visw embraces eternal life and is not restricted ancient and present declines will not by timp place or circumstances. We know that to refrain from crossing the line of demarcation HELENA, the story of St. Helena's surprise the majority of readers it is we must have deep, live, vital, spiritual truths that sepaiates Noit'ii and So :t' Korea until he conversion and subsequent discovery good to read a book which presents working in our daily life if we would have proper has received official permission from the United of the Holy Cross, is told in the mental and emotional stability. Nations. Thus Washington has committed the modern English idiom and it is not too the situation so graphically. It is We are on earth to save our souls and if we Korean problem to the United Nations agenda; difficult to connect people and events somehow reassuring to remember that must do so through a generation of tragedy, then and, it will be up to the Security Council and the with their present, or recently de- other generations have suffered the the challenge is one we must face courageously. General Assembly to decide what steps are to be ceased. counterparts. St. Helena as the uncertainty this generation suffers. It We urge the student body to daily call down the taken in regard to the crossing by United Nations Empress Dowager is very British, is well to remember that it was a blessings of Almighty God upon their work and Forces of the 38th parallel. Queen Mary with a sense of humor Christian not a Pagan Rome which to place their hope and trust in Him with the firm We are all aware that said decision by Wash- or something of that sort; Constantine fell, wept over by Augustine and faith that "without Him, we can do nothing." ington necessitates presenting the problem before is Henry VIII with a heart of gold. Jerome, and that the Church which ROBERT J. SLAVIN, O.P. the Security Council, whereby Russia is certain The business of "Gracchus" and "Tar- survived that "greatest of catastro- to try and obstruct the passing of such a resolu- quin" being used by the court when tion through her use of the veto and other pro- they refer to Constantine and his son. (Continued on Page €) We Are Confreres cedural maneuvers. The delay thus caused by The freshmen have had an opportunity to Russia's obstructionist tactics would give those familiarize themselves with the purlieus of Provi- North Korean forces which have managed to es- dence College and with the manners of the place. cape our encircling pincers an opportunity to re- Wha'd He Say? These new students have had time to examine organize and perhaps be supplied once again by Russia and Communist China. This plan to de- the college buildings and grounds, to note the un- By "Stretch" Ponton, '53 certain Gothic of Harkins Hall, the graceful sim- lay the U.N. Forces would give the North Koreans plicity of Aquinas Hall, and the excellent new and opportunity to negotiate for a "Conditional Well, here it is Fall again, and to Louie did run for Tax Collector one Science Building. They have observed the ex- Peace," in order to prevent further bloodshed and many of us, the coming months mean year. He was really proud of it too. tensive grounds which make this college a retreat to try and entice Communist China into the con- football games and other excitement. The only trouble was, he didn't get from the encroaching city, insuring a measure of flict against the United Nations. But to a select group. Autumn means too many votes. In fact, I guess the that quietude so necessary to the pursuit of learn- Therefore, it is only logical that General Mac- just one thing: Election Time. only ones that went to the polls for Uncle Louie that year, were the ing. They have learned that the library is on the Arthur should be given permission by our gov- Yes, the neighborhood aspirants are neighborhood dogs. third floor of Harkins Hall, the locker room in ernment to cross the parallel immediately in pur- getting ready for another hectic the basement, and that one stands to eat in the suit of the disorganized and demoralized North battle. This year, as usual, my Uncle He didn't mind it though. He took cafeteria, where a wise man keeps a firm hold on Koreans, in order to secure victory with as little Louie is running. Don't get the wrong his defeat like a man, and even now, his coffee cup. Those delivered from the gentle bloodshed as possible; even though said action idea on this. He's not running for he still tells of his brilliant campaign care of Brothers have had to learn not to call their would not have any international legality in re- office, he's just running from my Aunt Just the other day, he was reminis- teachers "Brother," as they once had to learn not spect to the U.N. Charter, and the proviso for the Elvira. I never worry about her catch- cing and, as usual, I was on the re- to call the Brothers "Father." The differences in veto, which Russia is certain to use to prevent ing him though, 'cause he's in good ceiving end. "Yes boy." he said. the Dominican habit and Mass have been dis- the United Nations' Forces from invading North condition. After all, he had plenty of "There's nothing like it. I can still cussed. Korea. Thus a decision by Washington ordering training on the railroad's track team. remember the very first time I The change of routine may present difficul- our forces to invade North Korea would not only (That was quite a switch, wasn't it?) mounted the platform to make a ties to some. A day in college does not always help us to recover some of our lost prestige in the Because he liked the sport a lot. he speech. What a thrill, what a sensa- proceed in the orderly fashion of high school, one Orient, but it would also have the moral sanction took quite a ribbing about it. Yes. tion, to be hit in the face with wet class following another, every hour on the hour. of the United Nations; since that organization a few thought he had a good reason liver." Nor do kindly teachers stand at intervals along has advocated the repulsion and destruction of for joining the track team, but most That's the way it goes. I guess, but the corridors to urge the tardy or forgetful stu- the North Korean war machine. We would thus people thought he had a loco motive at least I learned one thing: When dent on to his next class. It is for him to know confront the Russians with a "Fait Accompli"; Either way. it was nothing to get somebody says that Uncle Louie's the where he should be at a certain time, and to be until said time when the U.N. overcomes Russia's steamed up about. kind of guy they'd like to meat, I there. parliamentary diatribes in the Security Council Getting back to the elections. Uncle know they're not kidding. The year ahead will not be an easy one. But by a revision of the "Charter" in respect to the everyone is here for a purpose and everyone is veo. mature enough to desire the best rather than the Washington and the U.N. must remember easiest means of accomplishing that purpose, that primary consideration must be given to pre- which is the development of the whole man to form venting any further loss of American lives, that — Campus Calendar — a civilized being. will inevitably result, if the North Koreans are Most of the subjects taught at Providence Col- permitted to be reorganized and reinforced, as a lege. with the possible exception of languages, are result of our refusing to cross the "parallel," be- Tomorrow, 1 p.m.—Veritas meeting in the Cowl-Veritas office. "new business" to the freshmen taking them. The fore receiving U.N. permission, which eventually Pyramid Players meeting in Room 300, Harkins Hall. will be forthcoming after Russia's obstructionist Friday, October 6, 8 p.m.—Junior Veridames informal dance in the student tactics have been overcome, through a revision in lounge, Harkins Hall. Campaign pledges and statements by prospective the U.N. Charter. Moreover, it is only right that Monday, October 9, Afternoon—Try-outs for the Barristers, campus debating sophomore, junior, and senior candidates for class since the United States has carried the burden, society, in the Barristers-Glee Club office, second floor, Harkins Hall. offices will be accepted for publication in the October in respect to the fighting in Korea, we should 7:30 p.m.—Fall Term of the Extension School and Teacher Training 11th issue of the Cowl They should be brief and to act accordingly, to prevent the needless sacrifice classes begin. the point, and they must be in the Cowl office by of more American lives through Russian spon- Tuesday. October 10, Afternoon—Try-onts for the Barristers (see above I. Monday noon. October 9. sored procedural delays within the frame work of the United Nations. 5:30 p.m.—Nominations for class offices close. Student Congress office. THE COWL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1950 3 VA Bulletins Shows ALEMBIC DEADLINE The deadline lor the November New Appointees 'sxur or the Alemble will he Oc- Training Deadline, tober 20. Changes Are Made Hartford Club Veter.m making plans for future schooling of training at government expense rre reminded that July '25, Holds Dance 1951, will bring the deadline for starting GI Bill courses. The Hartford Club of Providence If a vetex^an of World War II used College precipitated the 1950-51 social his GI loan to buy a home and later .season with a semi-formal dance held disposed of it because the type of at the Rockledge Country Club on dwelling or climate of the locality Friday, September 15. About sixty was injurious to the veteran or a couples danced to the strains of Tiny REV. DENNIS B. MCCARTHY, O.P. REV. VINCENT C. DORE, O P. member of his family, as evidenced Quinn's Orchestra Quinn is a grad- REV. CHARLES H. McKENNA, O P. by a doctor's certificate, the veteran uate of Providence College. Class of may have his GI loan guaranty right 1942. Ernest Reale. Hartford Club been on many state and city commit- ies. he received his Master of Arts restored. President, was chairman of the dance, New Posts . . . tees or commissions dealing with laboi assisted by Leo Dungan. George Sulli- from Catholic University in 1927. His All veterans who are in training or criminology. van. and Robert O'Brien. (Continued from Page 1) Bachelor of Literature degree he won under the GI Bill and have either en- Father McKenna was born In Paw from Oxford University in 1938 listed or been recalled to active duty In a meeting to be held this week there to receive his Master of Arts tucket in 1904 He attended the par- A professor of political science, he with the Armed Forces are urged to in Aquinas Lounge, plans will be dis- Degree from Catholic University, ochial schools of Pawtucket. La Salle has written several tracts on inter- notify the Veterans Administration of cussed for a bowling league as well as which was bestowed on him in 1929 and Providence College. '26 Educated national law. He Is also known as a the date uoon which their training for a Freshman party. Here since 1931, Father Dore has it various Dominican Houses of Stud polished orator and lecturer. is to be interrupted. The club was honored once again Only veterans who have already by the selection of one of its mem- started their studies and are prevented from continuing because of return bers, Charles Ramsey. '51. to be chair- 10 Professors Added to active military or naval duty will man of the Catholic Inter-Collegiate Roving Reporter benefit by a recent VA extension of Ball to be held in the Bond Hotel in To College Faculty the July 25. 1951 cut-off date for re- Hartford. Friday, November 24 suming GI Bill training. By George Sullivan, '52 hallowed walls, we record for pos- terity his first impression, and hence Nine Dominican Fathers and one A total of 46.039 WW II veterans In the two weeks |ust past, all of us ours, of this, our College. layman have been added to the teach- whose benefits are administered by hospitals except in emergencies. The here at Providence College have ex- ing staff for the 1950-51 academic the Providence Regional Office of the action was taken at the request of perienced some chan>;. . be It small or John Carr, dorm student: Freshman year, it was announced recently by VA have availed themselves of the the Department of Defense, which is large For the majority, the change week could and should be shortened. the Very Rev. Robert J. Slavin, O.P.. educational benefits of the GI Bill, up faced with a need for more hospital is not one of earth shaking conse- For those students who don't have to S.T.L., Ph.D., president. to June 30. 1950. beds due to the Korean situation, and quence. entailing me ly the transfer take language and placement tests, of talents from the summer job to the time goes slowly and there is not The nine Dominican priests, who VA has instructed regional offices had reduced VA beds in naval hos- the more exacting rigors of collegiate much to do. I felt lost when I wasn't will join the faculty, include: The to stop admissions of veterans to naval pitals from 2,01*0 to 470 beds. work. This return, this change, upon in line for physicals, etc. Reverend Fathers Hugh Halton. O.P., the part of the majority, the upper- D.Phil. (Oxon.) from Oxford Univer- Edward Buckley. Arts: I like the classmen. is merely the acceptance sity. England, political science; Chris- arrangements of periods leaving more upon his part of th« duties imposed topher Lehner. O.P.. S.T.D., who has time for extra study and reading. one, two, or three years ago, in the been at the Angelicum, Rome, for selection of a colleg? carecr. For Joseph Devine. Arts: One of the philosophy, Vincent F. McHenry. O.P., some, however, it Is the start of a things I like about Providence College S.T.Lr.,; Adrian Dionne, O.P., and Je- vast. new. and as yet mcomprehensive is the genuine interest shown by the rome Conroy. O.P.. all from the Pon- way of life Each of us can recall upper-classmen toward the lowly tifical College of the Immaculate Con- very easily our owr first faltering freshman. They, together with the ception, Washington, D C. fjr the steps. We have progressed, it is true. Clergy, seem to want the Freshman theology department; Urban Voll O.P.. It has been said that the Sophomore is to get a jood start. S.T.Lr , and John P Kenny, • O.P., one who thinks he knows more than Ph.D.. who will teach at Providence Philip Sullivan. Science: Since I he actually does, that the Junior is College and at Emmanuel College in am mainly interested in the pre-med one who knows what he knows; and Boston; John T. Sullivan. O-P. from course. I was most impressed by the that the Senior is one who knows New York, for theology; and Edward modern and complete new Science more than he thinks he knows Con- P. Skelly. O P from St. Joseph's Col- building. Next to that. I especially fronted once again with the querulous lege. Cincinnati, for sociology. find heartening the spirit of friend- face of the Fresh;nan, new to our ship here. Robert Miner, an alumnus of the college, who received his Master of Arts degree from Boston University last August, joins the teaching staff Bishop . . . of the history department. VERIDAMES DANCE Father Kenny will teach philosophy Place: HARKINS HALL (Continued from Page 1) here and at Emmanuel: Father Voll LOUNGE will teach English at both institu- chancellor of the diocese, and the Rev. tions. When: FRIDAY NITE William Murray, secretary to the The transferal of five other Fathers Bishop. Acolytes were William J. was also announced. Conway, '53, and Benjamin F. DeLellis, They include: The Reverend Fathers '51. Robert Finneran. '53. was cross Martin S. Welch, O P to John J. Astor bearer. Home for Children. Rinebeck. New Among the Glee Club's selections i York; F. Ambrose Howley. OP., to were "Panis Angelicus," the Lourdres St. Stephen's Priory, Dover. Mass.; hymn, and the Alma Mater. Ambrose P. Regan. O.P., to Mount Mercy College, Pittsburgh, Pa ; John J. Kennedy. OP. St. Agnes College. Memphis, Tenn.; Peter P. Reilly. OP , to St. Rose Priory. Kentucky. A sixth Father, the Rev. William A Hinnebusch. O P . is in Rome for a Sabbatical year for research.

Plastic book covers free to all comers. The Bookstore. 4 THE COWL. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1950 Alumnus Honored CUDDY TO CALL Athletic Department Plans HOOPSTERS OUT For Coming Sports Seasons

By Charlie Sakany As the 1950-1951 athletic season Friars to their best season in several Coach Vin Cuddy has begun prepa- commences here at Providence Col- years This season Vin Cuddy has rations for the coming basketball sea- lege. we take this occasion to intro- numerous veterans from wh.ch to son. The coach will begin preliminary duce and re-introduce the Athletic choose a team to represent Provi- practice within three weeks with an Department of Providence College dence on the basketball court optimistic outlook for the coming Under the capable leadership of the Harold T. "Hal" Martin, baseball season. Rev. Aloysius B Begley. O P athletic coach since 1947. is a member of the The addition of more height plus director of the College, the Friars are Class of '39 Hal has had much coach- the experience of last year's varsity preparing to enter their sixth post-war ing experience while in the service members will insure the Friars of season on the athletic fields. Since his and on his shoulders fall the task of a good offensive punch, and an all- inauguration as athletic director in rebuilding the sport of baseball here around strong club. 1941. Father Begley has efficiently at P. C. Under the guidance of Cuddy in handled the reins of the sport teams Track enters its third year at Prov- his initial year as coach at the Col- of P. C. At the end of the war. sports idence under the direction of Harry lege the varsity came a long way. were resumed at the College, and it Coates. After many years at Seton They wound up the season with a was the task of Father Begley 'o Hall. Harry came to Providence Col- fine record, in addition to registering direct the rebuilding program so that lege and in a very short time, gave a ticklisrh upset over the Rams of the Friars would resume and also the school a name in the track world. surpass their prewar peak of outstand- Rhode Island State. Larry Drew is the Director of In- ing sports competition. The varsity is pretty much intact tramurals. He is a graduate of the with the exception of Lozoski and Basketball, the most popular sport College and was a basketball player Dignitaries present at the Tebbetts testimonial last Saturday evening Weinstock who were lost through on the campus, is ably coached by of exceptional ability during his col- at the Sheraton-Biltmore include the above gentlemen. They are, left to graduation. Though their talents will James "Vin" Cuddy, graduate of the lege days Larry is also the coach right: Paul Connolly, toastmaster; "Birdie" Tebbetts; the Very Reverend be missed, many good boys are avail- University of Connecticut, where he of Freshman baseball. Robert J. Slavin, O.P., president; Edmund W. Flynn, Chief Justice of able to fill their shoes. captained his baseball team in his As the trainer of all the athletic the R. I. Supreme Court; (standing) Charles Reynolds, acting committee When the first game arrives we can senior year In the coaching field. Vin teams. Pete Louthis. another graduate chairman and member of the class of '26. all be sure that 3 strong club with a gained a reputation for himself at the of Providence, has proved himself to spirit to win will be on the court University of Connecticut. Fort Trum- be of great value to the college's ath- representing the Black and White, and bull Branch in New London. Conn. letic program. He also directs the box- Birdie Tebbetts Cited By when the final game is played the He came to P. C. last year to spur the ing at the annual smokers. club will have a fine record of which College Associated Clubs we can all be proud.

By John Salesses Last Saturday night, George "Birdie" Tebbetts of the Boston Marcucie lected Red Sox, and the P. C. Class of 1934, was honored at a testimonial dinner given by the Associated Clubs of Providence College in To Monogram Club the Providence Sheraton-Biltmore Hotel. Approximately seven hundred people including many digni- Yesterday afteri. >on at one o'clock taries of baseball and government, some of Birdie's professors and the Providence College Monogram classmates, alumni from every P. C. graduating class and friends Club had their in tial meeting of the of the College, gathered to give a great tribute to one of the finest year. Plans for the coming year were catchers in the history of baseball. discussed and the election of officers Albert B. "Happy" Chandler, high highlighted the program. commissioner of baseball, said at the sociation, presented the gift, a mov- Stephen Marcucie, '51, of New dinner that he had hoped that Teb- ing-picture camera, to Tebbetts. Haven, Conn., was elected president. betts would stay in baseball after his Upon receiving it. George said, "I Steve has been very active in school playing days were over. have dedicated my life to baseball and affairs since his freshman year. He Explaining many of his duties. I shall continue to dedicate it to base- has been student manager of the var- Chandler said, "I gave the first honor ball." sity basketball team for the past three for good conduct in baseball to Birdie He then showed why he is known seasons. Tebbetts. His has been above and be- to be the self-less, humble and gen- Basketball Co-Captain Ray Garcia, yond the average call of baseball erous man, yet, the driving aggressive "51, of Newport, R. I., was chosen duty." type of ball player on the field that vice-president. Ray has been one of The commissioner also spoke of how he is. the outstanding performers on Friar The athletic department members pictured above are, left to right: Larry he asked the club owners not to sign "Sometimes the game isn't exactly basketball teams for the past three Drew, Pete Louthis, Harry Coates, the Rev. Aloysius B. Begley, O.P., up boys right out of high school. It a glamouous profession, when things years. Along with Sam Nissel and James "Vin" Cuddy, and "Hal" Martin. would not be fair to the boys if they aren't going right out there on the Frank Pelligrino, he leads the 1951 were prevented from getting a college field. But for whatever success I may edition of the Friar hoopsters. have in the future. I shall credit you education. The post of secretary was awarded people here tonight with an assist in He then mentioned the importance to Francis "Skip" McGurkin, '51, of my personal boxscore," he said. of the presence of such men as "The Hartford, Conn., talented athlete, who A former professor of Tebbett's at Bird" in baseball. The manner in is a member of both the basketball Providence College and now the pres- and baseball squads. Track Captain Friar Folio which these men have conducted ident of St. Joseph's College, in themselves on and off the diamond Bill Sherry, '51, of Hackettstown, N. by BOB FLANAGAN Maine, Dr. Daniel J. O'Neill, gave has made the game what it is today, J.. was elected treasurer of the organ- another excellent talk which was one of the chief resources of the ization. humerous and entertaining. country. This is proved by the fact ANOTHER STEP ON THE LADDER . . . Dr. O'Neill said. "Birdie Tebbetts is that seventy million people watched our own. our very own baseball legal organized baseball last year. It will not be too long before action in P. C. sport circles is re- great." The Very Rev Robert J. Slavin. O.P.. sumed for the 1950-1951 season. Cross-country will lead the parade John O. Pastore, governor of Rhode Harriers Prepping speaking of the pride of the Fathers as meets, both varsity and freshman, will begin in about two Island, and Theodore Francis Green, of Providence College for Teb's work weeks. Coach Harry Coates is now in the process of rounding a senior United States senator from For October Meets in baseball and the credit that he has squad into shape not only for the cross-country season, but also for Rhode Island, also paid tribute to the brought to the school, said, "'Birdie is the all-important indoor track season during the winter. Basket- great man. By Gil Cipriano not just a friend of the College, but a ball practice will commence in the very near future, and Vin Senator Green told the audience: Whatever the results produced by chosen son. We are proud to hail him Cuddy promises a highly eventful year for the Friar court fans. "I congratulate you on honoring such the 1950 Providence College cross- not only as an athlete, but as a student Intramural director Larry Drew a man, as great an athlete—a wonder- country team, the Friars will defin- . . a very superior student." is now undertaking plans for the and cross-country the Friars will ful combination of brains and itely begin the season with a brighter Johnny Pesky, star third baseman forthcoming intramural leagues. actively engage in league competi- strength." outlook than was noted in the two of the Red Sox. and first baseman This phrse of the College sport tion this season. ECAC baseball is The Rev. Jordan Baezler. O.P.. previous seasons of Coach Harry Walt Dropo. the Yawkey-Men's con- program can never be emphasized too organized only in the metropolitan athletic director during Birdie's stay Coates' reign. tender for "Rookie of the year" much, since this activity affords the New York area. at Providence College, spoke on be- Prime reason for this optimism is honors, declared their own and the entire student body to partake in ath- MONOGRAM CLUB . . . based not only on the returning vet- team's love and respect for Tebbetts. half of the Metropolitan Club of P. C. At the end of last year's athletic erans. only one of whom was lost via letics. More detailed information will They also told of Birdie's generosity A classmate of Tebbetts, Paul Con- reason the following received their graduation, but more so on a group appear in future editions of the in giving helpful hints of the game nolly, handled the speaking program varsity monogram for baseball. They of talented Sophomores who will put EASTERN CATHOLIC CONFER- and turned in an excellent job as are: Barry. Duignan, MacDonald. Ma- to members of the team, especially to on their varsity regalia for the first ENCE . . . toastmaster. loney. McGurkin, Downey. McGuiness, the rookies. time. The year 1950 marks the first full The long list of dignitaries included Mooney, Nissel, Sulavik, Sullivan, season in which the recently formed Ed Doherty, who graduated with the such men as Major Richard I. Butler, The Friar track captain for the Weinstock. Fagan, Higgins. McKeon. Eastern Catholic Athletic Con- P. C. Class of 1924 and is now pres- a member of Commissioner Chandler's year. Bill Sherry, who. incidentally, Schlimm, Costello. and managers ference will operate. As a charter ident of the Louisville Club, the Red staff: Charlie Reynolds, class of '26 is the only Senior on the team, will Gorman and Sproul Sox farm team in the American Asso- lead the varsity returnees, composed member. Providence College plays and the acting committee chairman For the first time in the history of ciation. spoke on behalf of the Red of John Cassidy, Bill Keenan. John an important role in this league. Ac- (the man who pitched the 20-inning Providence College, the sport of Sox. McMullen. Frank Lussier. Paul Ber- cording to the Rev. A. B. Begley, game against Brown); Michael Kelle- track has been recognized as a thiume. Jim Penler. Dan Walsh, and Continuing the tributes paid to the her. Boston fire commissioner: Jean O.P., athletic director of the Col- major sport. Letter-winners include Bill Heeny Heading the Sophomore great ball player he said. "Birdie, I Dubuc, the man who discovered lege and a member of the Board of Capt. Gerry McGurkin, Capt.-elect contingent is Dick "Pop" Johnson, hope your star never sets. You are a Birdie Tebbetts; Chief Justice Ed- Governors of the ECAC, Providence Bill Sherry, Jack Cassedy. Bill former all-state cross-country ace great leader. And. I hope you will mund W. Flynn of the Rhode Island will will not actively engage in Keenan, John McMullen, Bob Al- from La Salle. Other outstanding can- be a great leader on the bench." Supreme Court: Charlie Tebbetts. league competition in basketball for drich, Jim Pemler, and Gerry Kall- didates for the team are Dick Lee. He also cited the changeability in Birdie's brother; Joe McGee. former two years, because previous commit- man. Also Frank Lussier, Dan Jim Gannon, and Dick and Bob Tier- the baseball of today by mentioning Providence College football coach; ments with non-league schools do Walsh, John Shanley. Tony Fra- nan (no relation). Finally, a prospect the pennant races in the major and tantuono, Gerry Alexander, and Councilman John Moakler. represent- who cannot be overlooked is Herb not permit the college to play the minor leagues. Dick Casparian. The student mana- ing Mayor Roberts: James Gallogly. Waters from New Bedford Herb was required number of ECAC league gers were Jack Shea and Jay Roli- John E. Farrell. class of '26. and president of the Providence College something of a sprinter last year, that teams. But P. C. continues in the son. These athletes automatically graduate manager of athletics of the Alumni Association: Bill Haylon. Teb- is, until Coates saw him run a two Conference as a non-playing mem- college in Birdie's time and now pres- bett's room mate at P. C . and Joe Mc- ber. However, in the sports of track become the first track members of the Monogram Club. ident of the Rhode Island Medical As- (Continued on Page 5) (Continued on Page 5) THE COWL, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1950 5 Harriers Prepping Tarsa from Aldrlch. Among the out- of-staters. Chris Lohner from St. Bene- Frosh Week Frustrates Student Congress (Continued from Page 4) dicts. New Jersey, appears to be the best so far along with Jim Faher, West Story by Len Levin mile race against Holy Cross in the Hartford; the Zipoli brothers. Dick and Frosh asked questions such as: "Hey, taken on the campus in the afternoon. spring. Herb lost by a couple of steps Tom from Wuterbury and Lou Gomez. Cartoons by Len San Souci where are the seats in this cafeteria?" (Ed. note—It will be Interesting to but demonstrated that he has both the and "Can I get to the third floor in compare the dazed expressions in Although incomplete, the following Freshman Week was held at Provi- form and endurance to become a cap- that elevator?" those photos with the graduation is the latest schedule on hand. Provi- dence College from September 27 to able distance man. Resident students were greeted in snapshots to be taken four years dence College will hold an informal September 30. and with It came the the dormitories on Wednesday, Sep- hence.) The construction of P C. track forces meet among the members of the squad perennial panorama of confusion, be- undertaken by Providence College at Hendricken Field on Oct. 15. These wilderment, and frustration. Phychological. language profiency, under the supervision of Coates is meets have been definately booked Frustration is a mild term used to and placement exams occupied the also continuing with increased vital- for the season: R.I. State at Kingston. describe the condition of the upper- rest of the week for both dorm stu- ity in the Freshman ranks as a top- Oct. 20; Holy Cross at Worcester. Oct. classmen, all members of the Student dents and dayhops. In addition, a re- notch array of former school boy 24; Worcester Polytechnic Institute at Congress, who acted as guides and treat for dorm students was conduct- harriers is reported to have entered Worcester. Nov. 4. N.E. Intercollegiate monitors for the confused and bewil- ed on Wednesday. Thursday and Fri- the Black and White fold this year. Cross-country 4 A Championship at dered Frosh who can never seem to day. In bagging three out of four of the Van Courtland Park, New York. Nov. do the right things or carry out the 1949 All-Rhode Island cross-country 20; Eastern Catholic Conference team. Mr. Coates took the cream of Championship at Van Courtland Park. last year's local distance men. Fore- Nov. 25; Boston College and Brown most in this group is Bill Newman, have yet to contact the College for from Hope, the leading long distance possible meets. schoolboy in the state, followed by Omer Thibodeau. Mt. Pleasant, and Bill Hennigan, La Salle. In addition there are Gerry Absi. Classical. Bob Tebbetts . . . Gilligan from Pawtucket East and Lou (Continued from Page 4) tember 26, and dayhops arrived on the 27th. Glone, sports writer of the Provi- On the 27th the latest crop was dence Journal-Bulletin. addressed in Harkins Hall Auditorium Telegrams and messages of congrat- by Rev. Vincent C. Dore, O.P., Dean ulations were received from John of Studies; Rev. William J. Dillon. Quinn, general manager of the Boston O.P.. Dean of Discipline; Rev. Charles Braves, the Yankees' Casey Stengel, H. McKenna. O.P., Chaplain; Rev. Ed- the Giants' Leo Durocher, Eddie Dyer proper instructions during that first ward B. Halton, O.P., Dean of Fresh- On Saturday the Carolan Club con- of the Cardinals, Connie Mack of the hectic week. Only the strongest and men; Arthur P. Famiglietti, Alumni ducted an outing for dorm students Athletics, and Joe Cronin and Steve bravest of Student Congress members Secretary, and William Kerin, Vice- at Lincoln Woods. Two buses provid- O'Neill of the Red Sox. were chosen for the harrowing duties President of the Student Congress. ed transportation to the park for the Frosh and their dorm prefects, Messages were also received from of guiding Freshmen around the cam- After hearing these various greet- who, incidentally, displayed their J. Howard McGrath. Attorney General pus from building o building and ings the students were given physical prowess at volleyball and softball in of the United States and honorary making certain :hat they understood examinations and chest X-rays, caus- matches against students. chairman of the dinner, and Francis various instructions i 'er only the sec- ing many of them to believe that they T. Murphy, former governor of New ond or third expla atlon. However, were being secretly prepared for army On Saturday night and Sunday the Hampshire. even the strongest blanched when induction. Group photographs were Freshmen were free to do as they pleased, and more than one upper- classman was heard to heave a sigh of relief and to utter a silent prayer of thanks that Frosh Week was over. 6 THE COWL, WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 4. 1950

property of Providence College, being too Take the colonization story of Art . . . the gifts of a good friend of the col- New History Book America, for example. In the first Literary Column ... (Continued from Page 1) lege. Mr. Rudolf F. Haffenreffer The volume, nations will be introduced as (Continued from Page 2> beautiful Italian missal with silver or- they enter the developing story, like quisite workmanship shows a great naments. together with its Renais- Promises Interest new actors to a scene. It all adds up phes" to rebuild Europe remains to- advance in technical skill and the use sance. stand was the gift of Mr. Wil- to more interesting reading for stu- day to rebuild again if it must. of diorite. a hard stone, signifies the liam Needham, another good friend Norman, Okla .— (I.P.)—American dents. And maybe. Dr. Rister hopes, This new novel is somewhat dif- use of iron tools rather than bronze. of the College. history can be made easier and more more of them will read American his- ferent from Mr. Waugh's other works. Also in the Byzantine Crucifix the The objects exhibited will be used interesting for you, according to Dr. tory. Because it is the life of St Helena it Epiphany medallion it is possible to in connection with the course in Ap- Carl C. Rister, research professor of recalls the author's earlier life of the tell the medallion is of later date be- preciation of the Fine Arts. It is hoped history at the University of Oklahoma. Blessed Edmund Campion. Yet it is cause the figures on it are more different exhibits will be shown Dr. Rister's answer is a chronological Selective Service . . . a satirical novel, a satirical novel rounded and natural. The trend is al- throughout the year which will in- presentation of events as they occur. (Continued from Page 1) reverently written, if such a thing is assurance that a clarifying statement possible, which places it in a class ways towards the natural until repre- clude examples of contemporary art Dr. Rister is collaborating with Dr. would be sent immediately to Local with Brideshead. Handful of Dust, and sentation becomes too natural, when as well as that of the past. John Barnhart of Indiana University Boards. the rest. (Except that is not as sad as the pendulum again swings the other and Prof. Ralph Bieber of Washing- they are * However, it should be clas- way. We have seen this happen in our ton University, St Louis, Mo., in Institutions have two responsibiities: sified. Helena promises to be Waugh own day. Woonsocket Club writing a two-volume work for col- II) to be certain that students know they should request postponement; at his best. The figures from Central and South Robert Rock, a Senior Business Ad- lege-level students. Publication is and 12) TO CERTIFY TO LOCAL It will be published in book form America include a puma effigy ves- ministration Student, was elected planned for 1952. with each historian BOARDS THAT THE INDIVIDUAL this month. sel, from Peru, once used to burn in- president of the Woonsocket Club of assigned a division of each book. IS PURSUING A FULL-TIME cence and other offerings. The puma, Providence College for the 1950-51 As far as Dr. Rister knows, it will COURSE AND IS MAKING SATIS- a symbol of strength, was one of the season at a meeting held recently at be the first texiuook to describe FACTORY PROGRESS IN SUCH principal elements of old Peruvian art the Knights of Columbus Home in American history in such orderly se- COURSE. If the Local Board is also and religion. A Mayan vase with the Woonsocket. quence. "Instead of the old way of deferring students who meet the cri- design of a human mask and scrolls Leonard V. San Souci. a junior Pre- presenting one movement separate teria of Operations Bulletin 1. then, is also shown. The original was legal student, was elected vice-presi- from the others, where a student got and then only, should the institution carved in marble. dent. James Emidy was named sec- only a segment of picture, we hope certify also the student's standing in retary. and Harry Daigle, treasurer. Several African objects are included to carry all thest narrative threads his class. Both Emidy and Daigle are juniors. in the exhibit, among them a very together iust as ta; .ory unfolds." he Club activities for the coming year naturalistic figure of a crocodile and explains. were outlined and tentative plans a beautifully carved head of a baton, made for a November communion Aware that the new concept is a symbol of chief's authority, which breakfast, and the Club's annual radical departure, Dr Rister says, "it was carried by his envoy to insure Christmas dinner-dance to be held at may be difficult to tell such a story, safe conduct. the Meadow's in Framingham. Mass. since history becomes more complex The African, American and Sumer- as we get away from early beginnings. ian articles, as well as a Roman Lamp But I believe it Can be done. In fact, of the Second Century A. D.. a Chinese I'm surprised it hasn't been done be- figurine of the T'ang Dynasty, and an fore." Apis Bull from Egypt were lent by By getting away from what he calls the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The "the compartment idea of presenting Byzantine crucifix and medal, an il- history," the thre< man writing team luminated page from a XIV century will attempt to do an interwoven nar- missal, the Irish oilstock, are the rative. It should be more dramatic,