The Archives of The University of Notre Dame 607 Hesburgh Library Notre Dame, IN 46556 574-631-6448 [email protected] Notre Dame Archives: Alumnus THE NOTRE DAME ALUMNUS N. D. Carries On in Defense (Page 3) President's Sermon (Page 5) Interhall Footbal (Page 7) Observations of a Lay Trustee (Page 9) Notre Dame's large part in the nation's progravi of national defense (see page 3, this issue) tuas given added recognition when Rear Admiral John Downes, commanding the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, near Chicago, recently invited University officials to revieio the station's trainees. Left to right in the reviewing group are Rev. Hugh O'Donnell, CS.C, president; Admiral Downes; Rev. John J. Cavanaugh, C.S.C, vice-president; and Rev. John J. Burke, C.S.C., prefect of discipline. Admiral Downes had earlier in the year inspected the Naval R.O.T.C. at Notre Dame. Vol. 20 NOVEMBER. 1941 No. 2 The Notre Dame Alumnus PROFESSOR REYNIERS UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS :-: .-: James A. Reyniers, '30, associate pro­ fessor of biology at the University, rep­ resented Notre Dame at meetings of the sub-committee on intramural aerobiology SPEAKS TO LAWYERS con. Rev. J. L. Carrico, C.S.C, dean of of the National Research Council held at studies, delivered the sermon. the University of Chicago in September. Kev. Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C, president Classes were, as is customary, dis­ These meetings, concerned with air­ of the University, urged lawyers to in­ missed for the day, and a special dinner borne infection and means of control, struct the public and defend the princi­ was served in the dining halls at noon. was part of the program of the Univer­ ples of the Declaration of Independence sity of Chicago's 50th anniversary cele­ at a sermon he gave at the Catholic Law­ EXHIBITION OF DRAWINGS bration. yers Guild's seventh annual red Mass, Through the cooperation of Dr. Maur­ Sept 25, in the Church of St. Charles On Sept. 24, Prof. Reyniers presented Borromeo, Brooklyn, N. Y. The red Mass, ice H. Goldblatt, director of the Univer­ sity's Wightman Art Galleries, the Art to this group a paper on the "Control which is the annual votive Mass of the of Cross Infection in Hospitals by the Holy Ghost, deriving its name from the Department is now sponsoring a six-week exhibition of old masters. This is a col­ Use of Mechanical Barriers and Air Con­ color of vestments worn, was celebrated ditioning." by the Most Eev. Thomas E. Molloy, lection loaned by Hamms R. Teichert bishop of Brooklyn. Assisting him were of Chicago, consisting of some 200 draw­ the Kev. Msgx-. Francis P. Connolly, ings dating back to the fifteenth century. MISSIONARIES FROM N. D. pastor of Our Lady of Refuge Church; This collection is of particular interest the Rev. Msgr. Francis J. O'Hara, pas­ to the students of art for it clearly re­ Four members of the Congregation of tor of the Church of Our Lady of An­ veals the master's method of transfer- Holy Cross, two priests and two brothers, gels; and the Rev. Msgr. John C. York, ing his ideas to the finished canvas. Most left Oct. 23 by rail for San Francisco, pastor of St. Brigid's Church, all of of the drawings are in pencil, ink, conte- where they will embark Nov. 7, on the Brooklyn; and the Rev. Msgr. William crayon, or wash. liner President Grant, for the mission T. Dillon, head of St. Joseph's College fields near Dacca, East Bengal, India. for Women. Present also was Most Eev. Included in this collection are draw­ John F. O'Hara, C.S.C. ings by Michelangelo, Baccio Baudinelli, Father Robert McKee, of the Holy Nicholas Pousinn, Charles Le Brun, Ja- Cross Foreign Seminary, and Father copo Tintoretto, Benvenuto Cellini, and Jerome Lawyer, who has just completed HISTORICAL ESSAY CONTEST Guercino II. a study of the Arabic language at Cath­ A $50 prize to be known as the Fa­ olic University in preparation for fxir- ther Charles O'Donnell-Charles Phillips This is the first of many exhibitions ther missionary work, will be accom­ award will be presented at the Univer­ to be sponsored this year by the Art De­ panied by Brother Rex, of Dujarie In­ sity's 1942 Commencement to the student partment. stitute, and Brother Theodore, who has writing the best essay on "The Catholic had ten years experience in the missions Church as a Patron of the Renaissance FATHER CUNNINGHAM of India. in the 15th Century," the Committee on Eev. William F. Cunningham, C.S.C, History Essays has announced. Pre­ recently attended in Washington, D. C, They will be joined by 15 other mem­ viously the Father Charles O'Donnell the first meeting of the general advisory bers of the Congregation at San Fran­ award and the Charles Phillips prize committee on Inter-American Educa­ cisco, including two sisters from St. were awarded separately. tional Relations of the United States Mary's College, Notre Dame, and a • Office of Education. This committee, of party of ten from the Canadian Prov­ The essay topic chosen for undergrad­ which Father Cunningham is a member, ince of the Congregation of Holy Cross. uates competing for the Monsignor Fran­ is made up of 12 of the leading educa­ cis O'Brien history prize is "Catholic tors in the country. The journey, straight through the Education on the Frontier—^Notre Dame bristling, war-ready Far East, will take before the Civil War." from five to six weeks. Stops include "THE TRAIL OF DEATH" Honolulu, Manila, and Ceylon, where the The competition for both prizes is lim­ missionary band will leave for Dacca. ited to students who have not yet com­ The vast archives of the University pleted eight semesters of work at the of Notre Dame Library have recently University. Rev. Thomas T. McAvoy, yielded material for "The Trail of DifiSculties were encountered in obtain­ C.S.C, and Prof. T. Bo^vyer Campbell Death," recently published memoirs of ing passports for the missionaries from constitute the Committee on Historical Father Benjamin Marie Petit, last of the the British Government. Father Thomas Essays. early missioners in this territory. The A. Steiner, C.S.C, Provincial of the help of Rev. Thomas McAvoy, C.S.C, United States Province of the Congre­ gation of Holy Cross, announced at the FOUNDER'S DAY the University archivist, was indispen­ sable in the publication of Father Petit's first of the month that negotiations for A solemn high Mass was celebrated on diary by Irving McKee, of the Indiana the passports were under way, and, by Oct. 13, in Sacred Heart Church honor­ Historical Society. way of explanation, said that the world­ ing St. Edward, patron saint of Very wide war conditions had forced England,, Rev. Edward Sorin, C.S.C, founder and The diary reveals vividly the suffer­ as well as all other nations, to be ever first president of Notre Dame. Rev. ings forced upon the tmfortunate In­ on the alert with regard to travel and Hugh O'Donnell, C.S.C, president of the dians driven from their hunting g^rounds transportation. These difSculties, how­ University, celebrated the Mass, assisted in 1837 and the roles of the midwestem ever, were overcome, and all. papers by Rev. John Cavanaugh, C.S.C, vice- missionaries in protecting the Indians necessary for the trip had been received president, as deacon, and Rev. James against the excessive abuse by govern­ before the missionaries left for the West Connerton, C.S.C, registrar, as subdea- ment agents. Coast The Notre Dame Alumnus This magazine is published monthly from October to June, inclusive (except January). by the University of Notre Dame. Notre Dame, Indiana. Entered as second class matter October 1. 1939. at the Postofiice, Notre Dame, bldiana. 'under the act of Auirust 24. 1912. Member of the American Alumni Council and of the National Cathoiie Alumni Federation. JAMES E. ARMSTRONG, '25, Editor; WILLIAM R. DOOLEY. "26, Managing Editor Vol. 20 NOVEMBER. 1941 No. 2 N. D. Carries On In Defense Father Trahey Co-ordinates all Defense Activities; Classes for Defense Workers Attract Many. Notre Bame's part in the national de­ constructing an indoor rifle and pistol student body and faculty members at fense effort reaches into all branches of range beneath the Stadium. The purpose 11:00 ajn., in Washington Hall. of the Naval Reserve Oificers Training service and carries on Notre Dame's es­ Corps is to provide systematic instruc­ Father Trahey serves as an adviser tablished tradition of patriotism. Re­ tion in the essential naval subjects for a for boys in the draft or desiring to en­ ligious, faculty, students, and alumni of group of selected students, so that at the list in one of the branches of govern­ the University are serving wholeheart­ completion of the four-year course in ment service, and as liaison officer be­ edly in the time of national emergency. Naval Science and Tactics leading to an tween the NJJ.O.T.C. and the Univer­ ensign commission they may be qualified sity. and available for duties as deck ofiScers With her former president. Bishop in the United States Navy. In his advisory capacity he helps stu­ John F. O'Hara, now serving as Military dents with their draft problems, ar­ Delegate, and ranges meetings between students and I nearly 400 of her The first observance of Navy Day, recruiting oflScers of the; Marines, the former sons in since the establishment of a Naval Re­ Army, and the Navy, and in general I active service serve (MScers Training Corps on the mans both a trouble ofiice for boys in with the United campus this fall, was held at Notre the draft and a clearing house for re­ States Army, Dame, on Monday, Oct.