VOLUME 3 NUMBER 4 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS FEBRUARY, 1951 EMMANUEL BASI(ETEERS SHINE Meet Some Emmanuel Seniors Sodality Plans Sports Interest Grows at Emmanuel The following students have been chosen to represent One of the many activities introduced this year at Em­ their particular fields for their outstanding academic s uc­ Lent manuel College is intercollegiate basketball. The efforts and cess. Sodality plans for Lent at Em- skill of player-coach Polly Neelon, Senior, have resulted in a NORMA HALLIDAY - English manuel, center about active par- s mooth-working team which has competed with some of the A wedding in June will initiate Norma's ticipation by the entire student best collegiate teams in New England. The managerial duties life after graduation. She doesn't plan on body in the work of the Con- have been assumed and capably handled by Rosemary Sei- leaving her English major behind, however, fraternity of Christian Doctrine_ for she hopes to find time for creative writing In this regard Reverend Albert ______bert, Sophomore._ Emmanuel has showed herself as well as book reviews for the town paper. W. Low was present at the stu­ to be a growing threat in com· Her hobbies during her four years of college dent assembly and later in the Notre Dame petition with Baroness Possa have very conveniently centered around cook- chapel on Monday, F ebruary 12 School of Physical Education, ing. She is marrying Charles Frippc and to tell students about the activi­ Novices Boston University, Boston Col· they will live in Winthrop. ties of the Confraternity and to lege School of Nursing, Rivier enroll t~1techists who will teach On February second, the College (Nashua, New Hamp­ in the Mission Church parish. feast of the Purification, MARGARET HINCHEY - Biology shire), and Boston Teachers Col· As Catholic college students we three members of the Em­ lege. The game on February 13th, There are two widely divergent fields of have an obligation to impart our manuel Class of 1950, receiv­ with Rivier College was one of activity open to Margie after June. Which knowledge to others less well ed the white veil of a NoviCe the most exciting that the girls she will choose no one knows. As a matter informed. The purpose of the of Notre Dame. They were have played to date. With Polly of fact, no one except Margie knows exactly Confraternity is the spread of l'Teelon leading the scoring, Em· what these fields are. All that we can be the kingdom of Christ on earth Marion Rielly, Louise Clasby, manuel went into the last min· sure of is that she has eight complete place and we, as Catholic college stu- and Barbara Eaton. In reli­ utes of the game with a one settings. If she chooses a career, she says dents are "sowers of the seed." gion Miss Rielly will be point lead, and lost a heart· Lenten practices recommended known as Sister Thomas Julie, that it will be in her major fi eld. ureaker in the last few seconds by the Sodality are: attendance Miss Clasby as Sister Marie by a score of 29-31. The Em­ at daily Mass, Stations of the St. John, and Miss Eaton as ELEANOR HIGGINS - Education manuel team hopes to redeem Cross and Rosaries for world Sister Marie St. Laurence. this loss at their next meeting Although majoring in Engli sh and minol'- peace. Lenten suggestions are Th h - ese tree, if you remember, with the Rivier team in New ing in his tory, Ellie started to ta\,E' education p8sted on the Sodality bulletin Hampshire later this month. It courses when she was a S op h omore. She wi! I boar'd in addition to charts which were on the Student Council is hoped that interest and en­ put these courses to wori{ when she starts sl.udents are asl-{ed to sign pledg­ for the school year 1949-50. thusiasm wllI grow at Emmanuel teaching in the Fall. Her free time is bal- ing Olal recitation of the Rosary. M1SS Rielly served as Sodality as the team continues to improve. anced between indulging in each of the cur- Continuing the plan of first se- Prefect, Miss Clasby as N.F.­ rent season's sports and entertaining a visitor 111 este1' each class has a day des­ C.C.::3. Delegate and Miss Eat­ from New Jersey. ignated on which class members on was t he N.S.A. Delegate. Glee Club Strikes are asked to take over the reci­ Emmanuel wishes all bless­ RITA COLANTUONO - Sociology tation of the Hosary. Wew Note ings to these new laborers in The Glee Club has wheels! Horseback-riding is one of Rita's favorite Father John Kenney. O.P .. ad­ dressed assembly on Thursday, the Vineyard of the Lord. Sunday, February 18, it left t1:1e hobbies. She is probably one of the few February 15, on the subject of May their Harvest be golden College for its first concert away equestriennes who can truthfully claim that Our Lady of Fatima. All stu­ from Boston in Providence, R. I., when she falls off a horse the horse falls too. Lents are urged to jOin in First and their reward everlasting! where the members were the Rita hopes to start her career in social ser­ Saturday devotion. guests of the Musical Clubs Q£ vice work particularly in the Child Placement April Assembly Providence College. After a briel field during the summer. She will probably Summer Job Idea: On Tuesday, April 3, at the rehearsal of the combined selec· go on working in Jamestown, New York after noonday assembly, Emmanuel tions, the concert began in the she marries Paul Gaudin which she plans on Clamp Counselor will welcome the Vienna Choir ballroom of the Hotel Sheraton­ doing soon. She's the lively companion-ad­ Biltmore. The selections included viser to a group of young camp­ Boys. It is indeed a privilege ers. She helps with at least one to have such world-famous Serenade from "The Student RENA THEMISTOCLES - History camp activity; dancing, nature­ 1:l ingers visit us and deepen Prince," "On the Road to Manda­ Whether to teach or go into rescarch study, music, handicrafts, swim­ lay," selections from "The Re­ our appreciation of the work is Rita's main problem at the moment. ming or l'iding. She should have demption," and a Bach chorale. She would prefer to teach history but r e­ a deep interest in child welfare world's best music. and character building work, a The girls were feted later at search work on a magazine seems to interest liking for outdoor life, ability to Providence College with a buffet her very much. Since her home is in South­ get along with young people. She Sophs Sponsor supper before they boarded the bridge, too far for commuting, she has becn must be 18 years or over with at buses to return to Boston. living quite contentedly with Mrs. Carroll at. least one semester of college, and t.he River-way. Rita likes to knit as can be group work experience (can be Easter Highlight volunteer work). Salaries: $75 to pl'Oved by the one pair of sox she has been $200 for eight week season, plus During Easter Week we Second Council \"\ orking on for the past two months. If they maintenanc ~ ~n d round trip will have the traditional Soph­ transportation expenses. For de­ lYleeting of N.F .C.C.S. were her own s ize they wouldn't have taken omore Bridge, Tea, and Fash­ The second council meeting of so long. tails see the ApPointment Bu­ ------reau. ion Show. The Committee, the New England Region, N.F.C. Announcing A Short Story Contest under Chairman Joan Mc- C.S. was held at Mt. Saint Mary A National Short Story Con­ ella Gable, O.S.B., Richard SUl­ In Memolliam Nary, inc Iud e s Rosemary College, in Hooksett, N. H., the test is now under way, spon­ livan and Joseph Dever, all no­ Barry, Jane Berestecki, Ann weekend of February 10 and 11. wred by the Liturgy commis­ The members of the student ted Catholic authors. Three cash body wish to extend their sincere Carrigan, Dorothy Cernigli- Twenty-two colleges in New Eng­ sion to the N.F.C.C.S. aro, Elaine Corcoran, Elaine land were represented. Emman­ The only condition or require­ awards are offered, and the first sympathy to the following memo bel'S of the faculty and student uel was better represented than ment for entry is that the story prize story will be published in Fogel, Elaine Geddes, Nancy should have as an underlying the June issue of The Catholic body upon their recent bereave­ any other with Helen Morrissey, ments: Hug h e s, Patricfa Linehan, theme, the reflection of Catholic World. Stories should be from Anna Lopez, Margaret Mc­ Mary Harnedy! Nancy Hughes, 1200-2000 words, and will be ELIZABETH V. MAHONEY Social Living. The subject mat- Carthy, Ruth McGinn, Patri­ Joan Adams, Maria Mahon.ey, 1e r and method of treatment is judged on originality and sub­ FATHER FRANCIS C. FRECH· Lorraine Curley, Carol Doane, left to your originality. The tlety of treatment. Entries ETTE, S.M. cia McGonagle, Marie Mc­ Aileen Coughlin, Marie Connors, s tudents from every Catholic should be mailed before March MARIANNE O'ROURKE, '54 Grath, Mary McMahon, Mary Rosemary Barry, Mary McMa· college in this country will be 25 to National Short Story Con­ ELLEN DEVEREUX, '52 Mahoney, Mary Provost, J ose­ hon, Elaine Corcoran, Joan Mul­ entering this contest. The judges test, College of Our Lady of the PATRICIA O'BRIEN, '51 phine Shelzi, Betty Sweet, and len, Mary _Ailinger and Mary of the contest are Sister Mari- Elms, Chicopee, Mass. l\'I1SS ELIZABETH LOGAN Janice Zammitti. Corcoran present. Page Two THE EMMANUEL FOt::US w1!;£ f ••ANlI£ilj 1J1(@QTlI~ Letter To The Editor Dear Editor: ~e('eetithJ - ~e("lletithJ It is with great timidity that I write to your most esteemed newspaper. To explain this, I Frosh, have they been telling you about that glorious must say that this is the first Junior Week that you should look forward to for two years? such letter that I have attempt­ DO' they glow over theatre parties, banquets, parents' night, ed. It seems that you have pub· and the beautiful, beautiful prom? Do they rave for hours Editor-in-Chief lished a letter in your Decem­ about this high point in your college career? And do they Marie McDonald ber issue from several guest mention little details like rain . .. or ice ... or snow . . . ? Feature Editor Managing Editor columnists who express their Mary O'Brien Dorothy St. John views and preferences in a wife. This is dedicated to the ignored snowflakes which every Copy Editor Exchange Editor This was very interesting par­ few years makes a humble appearance during Junior Week ticularly as it showed the great to join in the festivities, and add that je ne sais quoi, that Marjorie Carr Loretta Higgins writing ability of the authors. Business Manager Circulation Editor They have a great command of how-are-we-going-to-get-through-this flavor that contributes Maureen Sullivan Jane Murphy paradox and humor combined such refreshing originality to the usual junior plans. S~ow Feature Staff: Mary Ailinger, Mary Baker, Marie Hayes, with a considerable aggregation made Its debut this year, for instance, dressed of course in Barbara Quinn, Barbara Cotter, Bettina Bennessy, of pluck. traditional debutante white. And if parents' night had to Pat McNamara. Most laudable is their obser­ be postponed for six days, who could critisize this lovely vation that the marriage state Dramatic Staff: Ellen Cavanaugh, Kathleen Joyce, Mary viSItor that danced its whirling way into our boots and eyes? "is a means of perfecting each Perish forbid! We pass in dlgnnied silence over the role Baran, Amy Hoey. of the partners" which they very Circulation Staff: Theresa Bufalo, Jeanne Burgeois, cleverly work in at the end of snow ·played on the mghts of the theatre party and banquet. Marion Misch, Rosemary Barry. their dissertation by saying (~o a few juniors went sprawling all over the sidewalk. A little excitement is good for the soul.) We go to the night News Staff: Jane Gallegher, Margaret Brawley, Jane they want "a girl who does not expect the ideal husband." of the prom. COlerIdge has wisely said that expectation is Butler, Pat Leary, Joan ~collins, Joan Butler, Helen They very carefully state that better than surprise. Did he have advance weather notices Hayden. they want a "girl who has a on the night of the 1951 prom? If the juniors thought the Advertisement Staff: Sally Cunningham, Margaret sense of humor" and this is announced coming-out parties of the lovely flakes were some­ Covell, Nancy l"oster, Mary Gorman, Heverly Gorm­ very successfully brought in thmg to see at the begmning of the week, the surprise cotil­ ley, Martha Kinneen. when they explain their prefer­ lion that started around 9 :30 Saturday evening was past all ence for a girl who likes all imagining. Unfortunately, the artistic effect went cruelly levels of music "from jazz to ~nappreclated by escorts, who had to wipe away, shovel, and Editorials symphony." drive over the white stuff. None of the girls cottoned to the Their fine mastery of the par­ idea of wading through freezing drifts in evening slippers, adox is displayed in their state­ Stay For An Answer ment that they do like a girl eIther. But let no one accuse snow of having a bad sense What is trutn! Pilate's halt-earnesL query 111 the Roman who is "physically attractive" of timing. As soon as Junior Week was well over it melted P raetorIum has been reiterated again and again in every and then cleverly name some in what we fondiy suppose were sincere (if a bit muddy) home in every age since that time. What is truth? Where very attractive movie actresses tears at the passing of the social glories of the week. Which is truth '{ Today in our truth-twisted modern world, there as examples of what their girls just goes to show that nature has feelings too messy ones are tew who can discover the truth, even less who can point need not be like; and complete maybe, but feelings. ' the thought by saying that any­ Marion Misch out the fallacies in modern thought. There are so many way, she must be neat. topics constantly thundering into our minds and who of us is wise enough to know the errors in the ideas. What is truth '{ The subtle humor they pos­ sess is delightfully displayed . ~s the ~orl~:.s outstandi~g authority on the subject, I Now, world-wide considerations of "Can We 'Use tne Atom when they group together the feel It my SCIentIfIC duty to' dISCUSS here that which 1 have Bomb?" is added to more personal considerations, such as attributes of dancing and read­ a~ways written, I spoken and thought about ~ith untiring the birth-control issues. Can we find truth for ourselves'! ing. More tremendous in possi­ VIgor. And more, can we attest to the truth for others? bility is the contemplation of What is truth? "I am the Way, the Truth"-Christ has the two actually being perform· I am going to speak about nothing-a subject to which told us. The purpose of Catholic press is to bring the truth ed simultaneously. I have devoted years of prodigious effort and thought. 1 of Christ to bear on every issue. E;very C~tholic home should The best use of paradox is sha~l treat it so perceptively that no reader shall doubt my and must have at least one Catholic periodical to assist true their statement that they want ~nr.lvaled authorIty. While the subject of study is a rather judgements on affairs of the day. Every Catholic should a girl of "some intelligence, not lImIted one, eager pursuants of this field have made it ex­ oe aole to say, "This is the Truth." necessarily of a college educa­ tremely oyer-crowded. Thus, it was no simple matter for tion." The true power is not me to arrIve at the fore in this pursuit. Years of laborious evident here when the piece has researc~ and study, y~ars of working at nothing in both the A Matter of Attitudes been plucked from its context theoretIcal and practIcal order (especially at college where in the Emmanuel College Focus, Stop! I le~~ned to speak, write and think about it with the greatest Stand still right where you are for just a minute. Now a paper published principally for over seven hundred college facIlIty) th~se are the only keys to' my indubitable success. look around. What have you, been doing during the past young women. Nee~ I remmd you of the stiffness of the competition? Only half-hour? WAS IT WORTH DOING? Now may I close, thanking by dmt of sheer "won't" power did I gain my laurels. Seniors, you are ending the way of life that you have you for your kindness in print­ . I must here express eternal gratitude to those many known for the last sixteen years. Sixteen years is a long ing my letter. WIse people who early recognized and encouraged my uncanny time, almost as long as you can remember. During those Sincerely, bent, and who so kindly advised me that I was good both at years you have made yourself what you are. Are you proud Nancy Hughes. and for nothing. of what you are, today? Have you never wished that you were someone else, someone stronger, desired "this man's Having intelligently talked about nothing with consum­ art and that man's scope." You know you have. Father Low Enrolls mate mastery, I leave this document to the ages as absolute Think of all the chances that you"'have missed to make pr,?of of my unquestionable prominence in- this difficult yourself the kind of person you could be proud of. Think of Cathechists SCIence. I have accomplished NOTHING. On M 0 n d 'a y, February 12, all the little opportunities you have passed over with a, Margaret Brawley "What does it matter, anyway attitude?" Do you still Father Albert W. Low, Diocesan think that it doesn't matter? TAKE A GOOD LOOK Director of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine addressed the AT YOURSELF! You have had the greatest opportunities student assembly at Emmanuel. Crumb Crik of any group of girls in the world. As a result, you should Father Low Gpoke of the indul­ Up country be the finest individual girls in this world, a world that is gences given those who take part Open letter to the folks up thar in Boston-town: crying out in need of you. Have you prepared yourselves in Confraternity work, Emman­ well, for the battle that's ahead? And you will have a battle. uel catechists will teach fourth to We'uns down here at Crumb Crik done jist heer'd tell Whichever path you will choose will bring you sooner or ninth grade public school stu­ o'how skeert you folks is o'that there new atom bomb and later crashing headlong against the pragmatic, utilitarian dents in the Mission Church we would'a writ sooner only Pa Haley's kin, Clem Mills, who wall of materialism that is engulfing the world. YOU can't parish during their "release usta toss us a newpaper now and agin from that slow freight time" starting next Spring or that comes thru .the junction long about sun-up's been laid stop at this wall, or let it fall on you. You must beat it down. early in the Fall. Associate mem­ Will you have your weapons sharpened and close at hand or bers of the Confraternity are up fe!-, a spell WIth rheumatiz and we h'ain't heer'd much will you even have your weapons with you, or will you h~ve aGked to say one Our Father 'bout goin's on in the city. ~o adm.it that, well, you were exposed to them once, perhaps a nd one Hail Mary a day for the Now we don't aim t'brag but life up here's mighty fine m Jumor psychology, but you ignored them, because other success of the work. Catholic -least ~ays we'uns allow as how 'tis. 'Course we h'ain't things were more important? College Confraternity m.embers are also asked to take the lead got no, mte clubs and don't seem's though the Ladies Aid You will be called upon to take your place as a leader would 10w,l1(~ne 0' them thar chorus girls in town nohow, but among the Christian forces. You will be held responsible, in religious discussion clubs. Immediately after assembly, a couple 0 tIm~s a year we have a whale 0' a time at the not only for what you do but for what you fail to do. hoe-down over m the red barn where the fire horses is. Fer FORWARD! Father Lowe offiCiated at the enrolment of the catechists and thos~ that has. a hankerin' fer politics we has some fierce Walk on, Seniors, with your heads held high. You've at Golemn Benediction for the en­ electIOns; speCIally f?r the chief 0' moth control (cuz he gits got what it takes ! Use it well. tire student body in the chapel. the town truck t' drIve). (Continued on Page 4) 'I'DE EMMANUEL FOCUS Page Three Much Ado Physical Therapy Juniors Have Week To Remember All the activities of Junior day there was a slight snow Who were the Emmanuel It seems that Junior, Ann Promising Career Week for t he Class of 1952 are storm, enough to warrant post­ twins (?), beautifully gowned in Gibson, likes that hit song, over, but each happy hour has ponement of Parents' Night. "Sam's Song." What could it When college days are over, pink, who attended the recent many interesting car e e r s been recorded in the heart of Tufts prom? possibly signify? every happy junior. Snap-shots,' beckon to you. One of these diaries, and scrap-books tell t he Marianne O'Rourke, freshman, Philosophy 302B suggests that may be physical therapy if story of the busiest and most seems to be taking full advan­ certain apparatus be removed you are interested in the med­ wonderful week of Emmanuel tage of the proximity of M_LT. from the large lecture hall at ical world, if you genuinely College life. A.H. for the benefit of their like people, and if you wish to Well partners, it looks as if "beloved and joyful" professor. Monday, January 29, in white many sophomore biologists have be of service to others. cresses and v€ils the juniors gone western on us. Betty We were beginning to wonder The Army Medical Service con­ opened their week officially and Sweet, Ruth McCann, and Do­ if Kathleen Walsh was right ducts a 12 month Physical The­ impressively by Singing their lores Zizza have chosen the with her statement about The­ rapy Course for the purpose of own Holy Mass. It was celebrated "Tennessee Waltz" as their ology in Philosophy w hen we training qualified young women by Father Urban Voll, O.P ., the theme song while others avidly heard again about the Concu­ who desire to become physical Junior t heology professor. At follow the adventures of the piscible and Irascible. therapists in Army hospitals. noon, wearing corsages of white "Hoss Opry." :rhis training program is approv­ carnations, lovely remembrances Juniors acting as hostesses ed by the Council on Medical A winter carnival is certainly o ~ the Freshmen, the Juniors at­ after t he Mardi Gras were Pat Education and Hospitals of the tended an assembly dedicated the epitome of snow-time fun. Leary, Barbara Barry, Rose­ American Medical Association. especially to them, after which If you have any doubts about marie Catorette, J ean Varnerin, The course is conducted semi­ th€y were served a luncheon by it just ask Betty Ann Clark who Winne Kapp, J ean Poskel, and the Freshmen. attended the Mass. State Win­ annually, one class beginning in Mary Lou Hehir. Everyone was the spring and another in the ter Carnival. happy to see Mary Lou's un- Class Day this year was parti­ fall. Preceding the course, the ' W' expected guests from Worces- cularly significant for it intro­ Welcome back 1N a tlIe. ere ter. student attends an orientation duced the "Ring Ceremony" to glad that you didn't stay away , program in basic military tra.in­ Emmanuel. At 4 o'clock the Ju­ from us long and that you How many students realize ing at the Medical Field Service niors marched again into the brought back with you your t hat Joan Collins upheld the School. assembly hall to receive their friendly little alarm clock- Win- honor of Emmanuel on Gerber's The basic requirements for class rings from t he Seniors. No Ide. Foods Quiz Show to t he extent :voung women interetsed in apply­ Junior will €ver forget Pauline of $40 on that memorable vaca­ ing for the Physical Therapy Neelon's tireless efforts to ar­ MARIE O'BRIEN and Irene Allinger attended the tion in New York? Training Program are: range the ceremony, Mary Lou VffiGINIA FARRELL B.C. Junior festivities which, 1. Baccalaureate degree with a Fitzgerald's Ode, and the entire heard tell, were most success­ Wonder why Joan Adams got Mr. Fitzgerald and Mrs. Henry major in physical education or Class of 1951's interest and parti­ Jennings waltzed for the Juniors ful. excited about that missive from the biological sciences, or a de­ cipation in making the ceremony Pa.? and their parents. Marilyn and Helen Pennington has a new gree with satisfactory courses in a compl€te success. No senior, Mr. Edward Jarvis, and Eleanor and very attractive "coiffure" in Juniors welcomed visits re­ the biological, the physical, and junior, or underclassmen present Mull€n presented a skit "How case you are not as observing cently from P eggy Lane and the social sciences. that afternoon was not t hrilled Times Have Changed;" Mr. as some professors we know. Betty Ann Galvin. 2. Citizens of the U.S. between as the juniors and seniors left Charles E. Dowd, Mr. Cornelius the ages of 21 amI 26. the hall humming the Junior A. Sullivan, Mr . Arthur J. Smith, Sophomores warmly welcome Pat O'Brien's party climaxed 3. Unmarried, with no depend· Class Song "Marching Onward and Mr. Paul J. Sally sang as to the fold Corinne Neves, a a wonderful ring day for sev­ ents under 18 years of age. Together." a barbershop quartet; Joan and Biology major from Seton Hall; eral Juniors. 4. Physically qualified. Tuesday evening at the Opera Mr. Thomas Butler played fiddles Janet Osgood, a Business gal Physical therapists in the while J ean Hughes and Catherine from U.N_H. and Edda Ascione The fad of knee-socks wearing Army are commissioned as Re­ House the class, in keeping with has, finally, invad€d the Em­ the gay spirit of the week, saw J ennings danced an Irish jig; from South America. We hope serve or Regular Army officers everyone enjoyed the songs of that every day at Emmanuel manuel campus. Many of us have in the Women's Medical SpeCialist Jean Arthur in "Peter Pan" and, not worn these leg-protectors needless to say, they will never Mr. Daniel R. Taffe and Barbara will be a happy one for them. Corps. A selected applicant vol· Gormley and the recitation of the ~ j nc e our grammar. school days _ forget that t errifying moment unteers for a ' -Z·year period of Honorable Joseph Finnegan. The "The Focus" wishes to extend Dur ing our carefree high-school active , duty, stating in writing when Pet€r Pan flew .through congratulations to Junior, Bar­ days, you would be ostracized the air and fell k erplunk on the second part of the program was that ~ne will apply for a com­ a "Flicker Revue" introduced in bara Ristano, and Senior, Lee from society (such as it was mission in the Regular Army at window sill.- Hurley on their respective en­ t hen ) if you were ever 'Se€n song by the flappers Jeanne the appropriate time. During the Synonomous with junior week Burgeois and 'Joan Costello and gagements. wearing such apparel. Evidently 2-year period she receives the to the Class of 1952 shall forever cur second childhood is setting narrated by Mary Bethoney. West Point Cadets provided pay amI allowances of a second be horrible weather. Monday they The Junior ,class would like in; even during our collegiate lieutenant - $213.75 a month, slid to school; Tuesday they were quite a welcome for Seniors, days. When walking over from to thank everyone again for a plus $42 monthly subsistence. literally blown in; and Wednes- wonderful Junior Week. J ean Ford and Jean Murphy Alumnae Hall, we see all vivid Government quarters, medical during a recent weekend visit. hues, from a bright canary yel­ and dental care, amI hospitaliza. During the recent Junior Week lew to a dull mossy green, en­ tion are provided. An initial al­ suppers were tended the Jun­ veloping the legs of our col­ lowance of $250 for uniforms is iors, by Claire Labuski to the leagues. Due consideration should furnished. Uniforms are worn "Worcesterites" and Marguerite b E' given the practical viewpoint, during duty hours. Kiley's Lobster Dinner in Win­ namely, warmth. For, on a The Physical Therapist Section, throp. snappy morn wh€n we round the Women's Medical Special i s t For weeks we Bostonians have corner of our campus, we find Corps, will be happy to send you the battle ended with every lad What explosion in OrganiC our knee-socks provide some further details, application forms, be€n envying the theater-goers tucked safely away "with visions form of protection from the lash­ of New York who have been en­ cf sugar plums dancing through Lab by certain "scientists" al­ and necessary instructions. Ad­ his." most drowned J .A.R. and R.LL.? ing wind of Muddy River. dress your inquiry to: joying Barrie's delightful fan­ The Surgeon General tasia, Peter Pan. Now at last, We heard that the Sadler Department of the Army we have been admitted 'to the Wells was the world's finest bal­ Attn: Chief, Women's Medi- inner circle of the fabulous let company with the possible Senior Wins Honors In Contest 'cal Specialist Corps exception of the Moscow troupe. Washington 25, D.C. "n€ver, never land," where Mary Louise Fitzgerald, senior, We knew that this British com­ swashbuckling pirates, lost boys, pany had brought the finest ele­ and editor of the "Ethos" was a nd painted Indians chase each gance, make believe and beauty recently chosen as one of the other round in circles; where cf movem ent to its perfOl:mances lucky one thousand preliminary Forfeit A Laugh pale mermaids play in a won­ in this country. But in spite of t he avalanch€ of praise we were winners in the "Mademoiselle" DEFT-NITIONS drous lagoon, and Tinker Bell unprepared for the shimmering National College Board Competi­ Emotional Conflict - When a nd her sisters sparkle about you see your mother-in-law back­ loveliness of "Swan Lake." This tion. the tree-tops. J ean Arthur made ballet was shown in its entirety The requirements of the con­ ing over a cliff in your 1951 Cadillac. a splendid P eter; she actually for t he first time in the United test were to write a criticism Intelligence - the thing that "flew" over the stage and spoke States. It was danced by Prima of a modern author, to present enables man to get along with­ cut in boyish confidence in a Ballerina Margot Fonteyn who an original piece of work which out education. Education - the mad€ an exquisite swan maiden. husky changing voice. J ennifer She was truly a bird-like figure; had not been published, and to thing that enables man to get Bunker was full of life and spirit MARY LOUISE FITZGERALD along without the use of in­ she soared through the air, she tell about your courses studied af:". the gentle Wendy. Her slim preened, she fluttered in soft, telligence. at school, and the professors shy, bird-like fashion. Surely the first of these assignments was Neurotic - a person who, young loveliness proved a fine teaching them. Mary Lou sub­ to write a paper on the "Utopia foil to the vibrant Peter. She critics raves were more than when you ask how she is, tells justified in this gifted daughter mitted a criticism of Christo­ College"; the second to answer you. seemed to catch up all the fifty-five identification questions solemn-eyed wonder of childhood of Pavolova. The rest of the pher Fry, and a poem "Rem­ on current events and to write Traffic - where you sit in in her little bedroom song "Who troupe, including radiant red­ bered Autumn" which was lat.er an eight hundred word essay on your car and watch the pedes­ Am I?" Truly, the play was a haired Moira Shearer, star of the published in the November edi­ yourself. After these assign­ trians go by. most pleasant exp€rience. Espe­ movie "The Red Shoes," deserved tion of the "Ethos." ments have been completed, Sense of Humor - what makes cially was it refreshing to step t heir praise as the world's finest Each of the one thousand win­ twenty girls will be chosen to you laugh at something which out of our frenzied world into company. ners will receive three assign­ spend the month of July in N ew would make you mad if it hap­ a children's land of woodland By ments and their final success or York to put out the August edi­ pened to you. delight where the worst villians failure will depend on these. The tion of "Mademoiselle." (Continued on Page 4) were ballad-singing pirates and ELLEN CAVANAUGH 'Page F-Oor ~DE EMMANUEL FOCUS The 'Book Nook Meeting Place Th'e Glo'rious Assumption of the Seeds of Contemplation ,:Mother"of God Thomas Merton Dramatic Society Literary Society lecture with slides on Europe is being planned for the March joseph Duhr, S.J. This book makes definite ap- On Sunday afternoon, Febru- On February thirteenth, the peal to the Mary, not the Martha ary 4, Emmanuel presented its Literary Society presented a trio meeting. G. P. Kennedy & Sons: 1990 ill the reader. In case that word major dramatic production of of films. The first one, entitled In this piece of scholarly work, "contemplation" might be fright- the year, "Covent Garden". The Social Service Club "England: Background of Liter­ On Tuesday, February G, mem­ the theological principles which E.ning, it helps to remember that star was Chris, played very well ature showed colored scenes of bers of t he Social Service Club guide our belief are set down, contemplation is the loving of by Ann Abbott, a small town girl old, which inspired Shakespeare, gathered in the lounge to greet with the evolution of their, belief God in a state of inner peace. who wished to become an act­ I' B 0 W n i n g, Wordsworth, and the cast members of their suc­ in the Assumption and the pre­ lt is proper to all times, but ress. The part of her unselfish Chaucer with reference to their sent state of belief regarding this cessful first semester Talent especially to the Lenten season sister was excellently done by respective quotations. The "Story Show. Entertainment was pro­ dogma_ From its earliest history v!hich the Church has set aside Cynthia Brooks. It would be im­ of the Boston Globe," which vided by a skit by Louise il. the apostolic time down to for the express purpose of pen- possible in the space allotted to traced the earliest history of a O'Keefe, '51 and Ann Lally, '53; it:;; proclamation in the Holy Year ance and meditation in prepara- give praise to the cast individ­ city newspaper to a widely-read songs and impersonations by of 1950, the various objections tion for our last end. ually. Here follow the Dramat- publication, was the second film Barbara Gormley; songs by Jean offered by theologians are given Thomas Merton states in a fore- is Personae, each of whom, did to be shown. Thirdly, the film, Smith; impersonations by Pat as contrasted with the positive word that he has tried to write a fine piece of work. The play "Historic New England" pre­ McDernott. Refreshments were declaration of the Popes. no theological treatise, but a was under the direction of Miss sented vivid landscapes of the The book is written in straight­ served. ~eries of thoughts on the spi- Frances Pashby of Lynn. Mar­ past three hundred years. These Mary Doyle, President, an­ forward, practical, precise styl­ ritual in man's life, his com- tha Matson, .Mary Ailinger, Ar­ films proved extremely inform­ nounces that plans are underway ing and expression, empha sizing ments being grouped more or lene Mullaney, Mary Low Dev­ ative and entertaining to the for a field trip, and also for the t he pertinent and opportune time kss casually according to sub- lin, Mary Cornwall, Concetta club members. Club's assembly which will both for proclamation of Mary's ]ect matter in chapters. This is Chiaraluce, Margaret Pashby, take place in March. Assumption into heaven. For, in exactly what he has done. The Rosemary McGovern, Mary Beth­ Math Club this "Age of Mary" millions are spiritual level shifts from page o:ley, (congratulations! Mary, On Tuesday, February 6, the Historical' Society r:.eeking aid from the Mother of to page, almost from line to line, who would ever have known members of the Math Club gath­ The Historical Society pre­ God through devotion and ven­ the audience is generally the that you were at the Junior ered to hear a lecture by Robert sented on February 1, a lecture eration_ thinking adult. Religiously, Seeds Prom, the night before?) Ruth X. Perry. Mr. Perry spoke on by Father Edward Nowlan, S.J., of Contemplation has two out- McGinn, Marguerite Moloney, THE SPANISH GARDENER tides as they affect the weather. former professor of Philosophy standing m erits: the style and Mary Jane Miller, and Carolyn This proved to be very interest­ A. J . Cronin at Emmanuel. diction are modern and familiar, Coyne. The scenery was good, ing to all those club members Father Nowlan attended a So­ The Spanish Gardener is a and a trenchant conciseness and the lighting, if you noticed, who might later wish to enter cial Worker's convention last hrief narratIve that depends for serves as an easy springboard to was professional. the field of meteorology. summer in Rome, reaching his its effeCt chiefly on emotionally weditation throughout the work. The one recommendation .we destination via way of England, intense characterizations. It con­ Seeds is no rival for the Imita- would make is not addressed to Italian Club Ireland, France, Portugal, and ,cerns the effect the possessive tion of Christ, but is considerably the players, but to the students. On Tuesday, February 6, 1951, Spain. On his tour, Father took love of a neurotic father has easier for the twentieth century , Much time, effort, and energy the Italian Club had a Spaghetti pictures of interesting places he or. his son. A. J. Cronin has generation to absorb. goes into the production of a Supper at Amalfi's. Plans for visited and showe them to us taken the father, Harrington The Message of Therese of Li- play of this type, and you the evening were under the lead­ as slides. Father commented on Brande, apart with the skill of should make every effort to sieux ership of the Italian Club. A them in his own fascinating way. a psychiatrist and makes the M. M. Philipon, O.P. avail yourselves of the opportu­ ------reader hate him for what he The Newman Press; 1950. ity to see your fellow classmates Held us all ill its horrible is and for what he does - what For thi's new study of the perform. We shall hope for a press. Summer Courses he does to his child and for life and spiritual doctrine of St. capacity audience then, at the And after the sad anti-climax what he does to the lovable Therese of Lisieux, Father Phil­ next production of our Emman­ That came with the great University of Madrid young Spanish gardener. ipon has turned in great meas­ uel Thespians! Twelve O'Clock This book is not in the usual ure to her own writings and We admitted the party a failure, Study and Travel style of A. J. Cronin. It con­ letters. He quotes the salient Our efforts a piteous mock. A RARE opportunity to enjoy memo­ ta.ins some of Graham Greene's 'Our Guest Speaks rable experiences In learning and lIv­ points from her autobiography The world is again in a turmoil, Ln g! For students, teachers, others harsh, subtle realism and no~e a s well a s from the testimo:1. ie, vot to discover faSCinating, historical of Cronin's simple charm. It IS NEW YEAR'S 1951 Hatred spits out with a flame ; Spain. Course's InclUde Spanish lan­ in the process of her cannoniza­ I stood at the door of the New A nd the young must again come guage, art and culture. Interesting not a book you can say you tion. An eminent French theo­ recrea tional program Included. enjoyed because it is not an en­ Year, forward logian and biographer, Father And gazed at the future with To defend our Nation's great For details, write now to joyable book. It is a book that Philipon has given us a true you are unable to forget - Jose, fear. name. picture of the Little Flower, I couldn't explain the odd feel­ Spanish Student Tours, Inc. Nicolas, Garcia, Brande, and the And proud we are to do it, ,;1111 Fifth Ave., New York 18, N. Y. shorn of the sentimentalism ing, mother to whom only casual Even tho' it may strike at our 'f;;;;~~~~;;;;;;~;;~~~ which, unfortunately, surrounds But I knew that something heart I' references are made but to whom her so often. The l\'Iessage of Nicolas gives his love are un­ was near. But forgive us for not being I Therese of I,isieux is an excel­ A something that IU'rked in the joyful "Official railroad watch inspector" forgettable characters: Cr0I?-i? lent book to include in your darkness has taught a horrIble, PItI­ For the year that will tear us Lenten reading. Darker than blackness at Telephone LI 2-8587 ful lesson simply by charac­ apart. night, Paul K. McDonald, terization - the frig~tful i~pli- Forfeit A Laugh And moved toward the young Tufts College. FRANKl. GENDREAU cations and terrors of Lalse prIde. ", ( Continued frum Page 3) generation ~arri?gton Brande suffe~ed for One g irl to another: "If I With a Satanic kind of de­ 47 Winter Street, Boston !:Is sms - th~ on~ thmg he could combine their qualities I'd light. WEB'S CAMPUS Room 605-6 SOFT DRINKS wanted. was . deI?-Ied hIm. So ~ery be the happiest girl in the world. 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