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 VOL. V CONTENTS FOR DECEMBER, 1926 NO. 4 Adoration of the Shepherds (Murillo) Frontispiece The First Christinas (Poem), Maurice Francis Egan, '80 99 The Late Edward J. McDermott, LL.D., '17, by Rev. John Cavanaugh, C.S.C., '90 102 Interviews'. (An Article), by J. P. McEvoy 104 Evolution (Report of an address by Rev. Francis Wenninger, C.S.C, '11..106 The Alumni Clubs : 113 Athletics ' 116 The Alumni 119 The magazine is published monthly during the scholastic year by the Alumni Association of the University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana. The subscription price is (2.00 a year; the price of single copies is 25 cents. The annual alumni dues of $5.00 include a year's subscription • to The Alumnus. Entered as second-class matter January 1, 1923, at the post office at Notre Dame, Indiana, under the Act of March 3, 1897. All corres­ pondence should be addressed to The Notre Dame Alumnus, Box 81, Notre Dame, Indiana; JAMES E. ARMSTRONG, '25, Editor The Alumni Association - of the - University of Notre Dame Alumni Headquarters: 329 Administration Bldg., Notre Dame. James E. Armstrong '25, General Secretary. ALUMNI BOARD REV. M. L. MORIARTY, '10 Honorary President DANIEL J. O'CONNOR, '05 President JAMES E. SANFORD, '15 Vice-President JAM£S E. ARMSTRONG, '25 Secretary WALTER DUNCAN, '12 Treasurer THOMAS J. MCKEON, '90 Director EDWIN C. MCHUGH, '13 Director JOSEPH M. HALEY, '99 Director ALFRED C. RYAN, '20 Director Adoration of the Shepherds Murillo (Tlie ff^ighliiian ^itmorial Art Gallery, U. offiolrc Dame) This is a subject which Murillo treated a number of times, but never more successfully than in this painting. The glowing beauty of the color and the magic charm of the chiaroscuro shows the master at his best. In the dark of night we see the peasants, men, women, and children, with presen's, gathered :bout the crib of the new-born Savior. Their faces are illumin­ ated by the light which emanates from the body of the Infant Who is the Light of the World. In 'he charming expression of the Virgin Mother the impulse of love risen to ecstasy as she kneels down and adores her Son and her God. The amiable and tender emotions ex­ pressed in the features of St. Joseph and the shepherds are cliarac er­ istic of Murillo's art. (Gift of P.of. James Edwards). The Homecoming, 1926 First Christmas ^'By Maurice Francis Egan LD King Winter laid a hand like Mus­ O solini's on the Homecoming activities at Notre Dame on Nov. 20, with the result And now the earth at last was still, that just about everything except the old The world so full of many folk Notre Dame spirit was frozen pretty much Who feared the sword-flash and the stroke out. The out-door celebration on Friday night was reduced to a small but peppy por­ Of whips and sword-blades raised to kill. tion of the students and Homecomers by a Under the snow-white pall of peace, storm that didn't miss blizzard characteris­ The millions waited for release tics by a wide margin. The University Box­ From battling hordes and fire and flame. ing tournament and the vaudeville in Wash­ You came! ington Hall were well attended, however, and pleased everyone who braved the ele­ ments. Augustus sat upon his throne. The St. Joseph Valley Club's dance at the Black Care behind him in the seat. Palais Eoyale on Friday night was the And everywhere the world's deep moan outstanding event of Friday. Large crowds Filled palaces and plebeian street— of both students and alumni were present The world's desire was Perfect Love, for the affair. The Dance Committee of the Godlike, complete! Club—Bill Sheehan, '23, Chairman; Harry Denny, '22; Louis Bruggner, '23; Jim Bo- land, OS '14; Bill Andrew, '18; Cliff Cassi- Eoses and raptures all were here, dy, '15, and William Sibley, '97, did a fine False gods and lust and craven fear job. Decollations were effective, especially And sensual satiety— the feature bit, which was nothing else but Men of good will! Could they be free, the Army goal post that Christy Flanagan Eternally? circled the preceding Saturday. The Palais Eoyale orchestra entered into the spirit of the Dance and gave a snappy program that You came, 0 Bringer of the Sun, had the old boys as well as the newer ones The figures and the very sum. taking extra steps. Several entertainers End and beginning, mortal, King, added numbers to the dance program. Eose and the roses that you fling. Saturday's game attracted the largest crowd of the year in spite of the extreme The millions waited, and your eyes cold; and in spite of the same cold, which Smiled on the Shepherds and the Wise, didn't let up a degree during the game, al­ But, if on earth there were but one. most everyone sat through the entire game. And I that one— Drake proved interesting opponents and for You would have come! three quarters held Eock's eleven to a very even score. The last two Notre Dame touch­ downs were on an intercepted pass and a *r/ie beautiful sentiments in the above completed pass, which is always pleasing verses were expressed by the famous scholar to even a neutral crowd and started con­ and diplomat who for a number of years siderable circulation among the Notre Dame was one of the most brilliant members of fans. the faculty of the University. Dr. Egan While the weather interfered with the received a Masters degree from Notre Dame formal events planned, and spoiled the plans in 1880. After leaving Notre Dame his work for decorating the Halls, etc., it looked from as Minister to Denmark, and his literai-y the happy crowds of alumni and their work won for him world wide recognition friends about the campus and the hotels of the merits which his stiidents at Notre that the primary aim of Homecoming, the Dame had recognized long before. Dr. Egan reuniting of the graduate with his college died Janua7-y 14, 1924. and with his classmates, was' served. 100 THE NOTRE DAME ALUMNUS Alumni Board Meets contribute above the annual dues, according to their ability, to cover the unfortunate MEETING of the Alumni Board of but unavoidable deficits caused by those Directors was held Nov. 20th, Home­ A who do not seem to appreciate what this coming Day, at Notre Dame. Under the alumni activity means. You will all receive present administration of President Dan letters asking for such additional help as O'Connor the Board, newly created under you feel that you can give. The Board was the Alumni Constitution adopted in 1925, as anxious to avoid this added appeal as it has been functioning most effectively. The supposes the Alumni are anxious to avoid meeting, which was attended by President such appeal. But it was appeal or halt the Dan O'Connor, Chicago, Director Joseph M. steps which the Alumni Office is beginning Haley, Fort Wayne, Director E. C. McHugh, now, and which are just commencing to re­ Cincinnati, the Alumni Secretary, and Rev. flect the value to the members which such J. Hugh O'Donnell as a representative of organization brings. A very small contribu­ the University, lasted from 11 a. m. until tion from those who understand, combined 8 p. Tn., interrupted only by the Homecom­ with the dues, which are becoming a more ing game and dinner and supper in the re­ substantial source of revenue as understand­ fectory. Even in this time only the funda­ ing increases, will tide over the Association mentals of the questions involved were dis­ until a more definite solution of the prob­ cussed and hours more could have been lem can be reached, and will avoid the neces­ spent in considering them. Which indicates sity of stopping the present work of the the extent to which the affairs of the As­ Alumni Office and probably losing thereby sociation have grown and the ne?d for more the benefits of the important things which supervision and greater interest and sup­ have already been accomplished. port from the Alumni. A number of other important questions The question of alumni dues was of course were treated by the Board, most of which one of the uppermost problems. The expan­ will be included in special articles to appear sion of the Association and the necessity of in the Alumnus during the next few months. assuming the entire expense of operation Commencement was given much considera­ have already strained the income from dues, tion by the Board and the "biggest and and unless the Alumni realize the situation best" Commencement in the history of the and pay regularly, it will be necessary to Association is the task to which the mem­ abandon the many valuable plans which bers of the Board have dedicated themselves. have been tentatively outlined by the Board Plans for Class Reunions, for the Alumni for development as soon as time and money Banquet, for the Athletic Program,—all permit. The question of dues is like the these came in for discussion and the Alumni question of money for the Church—^neither are promised- some surprises when the plans priest nor alumni secretary enjoys harping are perfected and announced. Watch the on it all the time, but if you have your or­ January Alumnus for the first big an­ ganization you have to have material sup­ nouncement, and then watch the Alumnus port.