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Christmas Sodality Party Heads College Activities I. 8, No. 2 - Salve Regina College, Newport, R. I. - Nov. - Dec., 1954
· horisters Offer \ Xmas Trip lych'; ·orne Ec-ers Gifts Jffering "A Christmas Triptych" their holiday presentation, ;:he een 's Chorist·ers will Perform in Grear Hall on D ecember 12. Jrincipal parts in this cantata by nise Main ville will be •enacted the following ,.<jirls. Yvonr:e ·Co v1ill sin,3 the role of the Angel Jriel, while Mary Jane Traficante I protray the Blessed Mother. ~ Virgin's cousin, Elizabeth, is to played by Alice Brotherson. :a nor Hall and Catherine Caffrey will appear as the Angel :he l ord and Saint John, respec·ly. The Three Wise Men are ricia O 'Connell, Moira McEnness Dorot!1y Kehew. Depicting the •ring Shepherd will be Mary '- ·bonne. ;ertrude Amaral will entertain 1 a solo rendition of "Silent ' _sht". Narrators of the story of Christmas Triptych " will be a ege choral group. -o commemorate the Spanish bration of Christmas, members ' hat langmge club will hold their u:t! Pinata Party on January 6. .ddi tio n ro the Pinata, the partieIts will enjoy "Spanish bot choc., and banu elos, Spanish buns•askets. :ombining th eir own party with iewi ng for S:111ta Bee", members :he Home Ec. Club will enjoy nselvcs while making stuffed nals for Newport's needy childMary D avis, chairman, will be ;red by Marilyn Soucy, Nancy Pont, Dolores Krapp, and ·icia Smith.
. itor Reports Progress · ward Meeting Deadline .nnouncing the progress of the 5 R egina Maris, .A nne Manning, or, states that the first half of yearbook w1s sent to the ·wil'· 1 T. Cooke Publishing Company December 12. lnder the guidance of Sister "Y Jean, R.S.M. and Sister Mary r~ald, R.S.M., the staff and mem; of campus clubs have corned the main part of the copy, ,·:ions, and senior personals. Senportraits and the majority of ·' 1:)n shots have been finished. 1iss Mary Mondi , managing or, urges each student to aid in .,. tring ads and patrons to insure ·:,, ncial success of the yearbook.
Contest News "Kappa Gamma Pi ", national honor society of Catholic women's colleges, will sponsor irs annual short story contest with prizes of fifty and twenty-five dollars. Typewritten stories of three thousand five hundred words must be the original work of an undergraduate student of a Catholic college affiliated with K. G. P. The theme need not be religious, but must be in accord with Catholic dogma and should reflect Catholic philosophy in some circumstance of life. Deadline is March 15, 1955. Stories will be judged by leadi ng Catholic English professors and authors. Anyone interested in submitting a manuscript may procure further details from the English Department.
Girls Represent College At Fair Two members of the alumnae and a member of the sophomore class, Mrs. Barbara (Barry) Corte!, '52; Miss Virginia Balf, '54; and Miss Mary Ann Barrett, '57; parrici pated in rhe College Fair sponsored by the Catholic Graduates Club of Greater Hartford on Sunday, December 12, 1t Saint John's Community Hall, Hartford. Officially representing Salve Regina College, the three Connecticurers displayed slides of the school, distributed catalogues, brochures, and talked informally about the college to an audience of parents, principals, guidance counselors, and students of all private and public secondary schools in the Hartford area. Religious activities, educational information and statistics, campus news, sports agenda, and socia l life comprised much of the information imparted. Included in the girls' booth display were publicity pictures, copies of the Regina Maris and the Ebb Tide, and a doll dressed in the official uniform of a Salve Regina nursing student. Originally initiated to encourage attendance at Catholic colleges, the ann ual affair is presented in conjunction with the local Catholic Youth Organization .
To make Christmas happier for the less fortunate children of Newport, the sodality will play host to thirty youngsters at the annual Christmas party at Mercy Hall, December 15.
Survey Highlights New Club's Agenda In cooperation with the Newport Council of the R. 1. Commission Against Discrimination, the newly formed sociology club plans, as their major project for the year, to conduct a survey of five hundred employers of Newport regarding discrimination against minorities. After interviewing employers in every occupation concerning their policies toward Negroes and Jews, the anonymous information will be compiled and the results will measure the local effectiveness of the Fair Employment Practices policy. Other activities planned by the group include working with the handicapped ch ildren of Newport. Each month the organization will have a small party for the children, at which they will show movies, play games with the children, and serve refreshments. Taking care of children two afternoons a week at the Newport Naval Nursery also is included as a club activity. As the feature of the January meeting, the group will visit St. Coletta's School for Exceptional Children conducted by the Franciscan Sisters in Hanover, Mass. Speakers with interesting backgrounds or with positions in the social field will speak at monthly meetings. Officers of the club are: Virginia Boisvert, president; J oan Langhorn, vice president; Geraldine Hogan, secretary - treasurer; and Sheila Doyle, program chairman.
Each child will be adopted by a group of girls who will provide him with gifts of new clothing. After receiving toys and candy from Santa Claus, the boys and girls will join in games and enjoy refreshments. In keeping with the spirit of the season, the various classes plan to hold such festivities as the Holly Dinner, carol singing and dorm parties during the last week before vacation. Dayhops and residents will join together at the traditional Holly Dinner on December 16. Following this, the students will walk down the great stairway singing carols and carrying lighted candles to symbolize the coming of the Christ Child. Presenting their Christmas Cantata, "A Christmas Triptych," the Glee Club under the direction of Sister M1ry Rosina, R.S.M., will entertain the group. Miss Mary Mondi , president of the class of '55, has announced a buffet supper to be held at Moore H all on December 14 for all seniors. After the supper, the members of the class plan to exchange gifts and sing carols. Misses Barbara Johnson and Caroline Swetman, presidents of the junior and sophomore classes respectively, have arranged a joint celebration for the residents of Mercy Hall. The evening's features will includ e refreshments and entertainment by members of both classes. For their .first Christmas at the college, Miss Frances Monaghan announces tlut the freshmen, in keeping with the traditions which previous classes have established, will sing carols for the faculty members and hold parries in their dorms.
C.C.D.--It Has Meaning For Usl What does C. C. D. mean? What is its purpose? Why does it concern us? All of these queries we hope will be answered in the next month when C. C. D. begins to function as a campus unit. C. C. D. spells Confraternity of Christian Doctrine-the union of laymen to assist the hierarchy 111 fulfilling the Divine Command to reach all nations. Irs world-wide growth is due largely tO our beloved and sainted Pius X. For us college students, C. C. D . offers a unique fulfillment of our role in Catholic Action. Its first purpose is to develop in the individual an interior apostolic spirit.
College C. C. D . is organized through N. F. C. C. S. The "commission " this year has been seated at St. Anslem 's, Manc hester, New Hampshire, under the chairmanship of Jim Bissonette. After the Fall Council meeting on campus, preparations to start C. C. D. were inaugurated. As soon as contact is established with our Diocesan Director, Father David ]. Coffey, and a definite program arra nged, work will be begun. Beyond the D airy lounge, the Mount Hope Bridge, the Creamery and even College Hill, there is a world waiting for our message of faith. Through C. C. D., we hope to reach that world and make it ours and God 's.
N.F. For You "Organized for the sake of organization"; "greatest group exponent of initials in the country"; "lots of talk, but no action"; 'great for delegates, bm useless for everybody else .. ." And so goes the criticism of N .F.C.C.S. But is it well founded? Isn't an opportunity for exchange of ideas among Catholic college students a good thing? And isn't an organiza tion only a medium, only as useful as members make it? Granting the truth of such propositions-that union does not advocate exclusion, and that effort on rhe part of all students is necessary-are rrue, one ques tio n remains. How ? In what ways can we benefit from and gi ve aid to N.F.? It's known generally, by this time, that commissions are its vital, func tionary organ. Attend a few workshops. Any will do-l. R. J., Liturgy, Student Government, Family Life, C.C.D. Glance at their programs for the year. Every one of them offers something that is ( that overworked, but essential term) p1"actica!. Desegregation and success of F.E.P.C. claims focus in Interracial Justice work; service marriages certainly should prove helpfu l when discussed in Family Life; Pius X is the saint of action, and Liturgy's plan direct attention to him-his writings and work. To suit every avenue of interest, there exists a facet in federation. Even if it's just to meet people, meet them you will! They'll have ability, extraordinary in some cases, diverse and interesting backgrounds, interesting slams on items of importance, and a philosophy essentially coinciding with your own. They'll be trying to change the world, too, but, like you trying to do it in a way that isn't preaching or moralistic, that's rewarding and lots of fun! So how about getting a group together for a real good time ( intellectually and socially) at the next N .F. workshop?
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Seniors Await 'Happy Wanderers'; Freshmen Initiate Good Will Tour 'n'Aft COME SECOND SEMESTER, and the "grand old seniors" will finally be reunited. Six empty beds in Moore H all awa it six happy returners from St. Joseph's H ospital. THE FRESHMAN CLASS has taken over the posirion of good will ambassadors. To date they have spread cheer and greetings to Lafayette, Annapolis and Cornell! IF YOU WANT to learn fancy dance steps call Warren F-A-R-I-S. ONE OF OUR favorite day-hops hopes to take the band of love soon. Best wishes, Alicia Donahue, and the lucky man! WHO ARE THE eager-beaver sophomores taking night courses from Miss Crofron ?? THE UNDER GROUND at Salve is in full swing aga in. The "syndicate" (Peggy Kelly, Mary Mondi, Mary Davis, Anne Manning) are awaiting the fina l word from headquarters in Germany about a big Spring Meeting in New York. OUR CONDOLENCES to Ann McGowan who has sacrificed her favorite Crusader on the altar of Fort Dix. JUNIOR DAY-HOPS are running strong compet ition for Jim H atl o. They have started a "rewording cartoon bureau". Their slogan is "You have the picture, we have the verse"! MAYBE THE WEATHER south of the Mason-Dixon line gives
"Missouri" that healthy glow but what accounts for the "pleasant memories"? CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS will begin a day early in the dorms -thanks to a crew of brand new ensigns with graduation ball invitations. Have fun kids! "ON THE MISSISSIPPI" is the number one song on Paula Cooper's hit parade. AFTER DECEMBER 17 anyone in terested may see Mary Jane Murphy spinning to the creamery with her new "Jeep". Did Santa come early? MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
S.R. C. Pleases New Sophomore A resident of Egypt, Jewish in origin, and of Italian citizenship, Vivian Massouda presents a combination of elements, diverse, yet pleasantly joined. Termed a "brain" by h er sophomore classmates, the dark-eyed visiror to the United States speaks French, Arabic, and English fluently. The latter ability is the result of her training at a private schoo l in Cairo, the American College for Girls. O ther interests in America and its customs Vivian developed while living in Egypt, also. Volleyball, softball, and basketball consumed much extra-curricular time at school, and American songs were popular. Of course, Salve Regina's new addition ro the Home Economics Department makes comparisons of life in the United States with that at home. On the whole, she considers clothes here to be somewhat nicer than those seen in Egypt, which are, surprisingly enough, chiefly of American and European style. A p articipant in the recent fashion show at the college, Vivian is rather well acquainted now with our latest fashion news. Although here on a temporary visa, Vivian has already grown to like America very much, as have members of her family. Dr. and Mrs. Giacomo Massouda have one other daughter, Hosna, here with them, and two older girls as well as two boys now in Egypt. Vivian's remarks concerning the friendliness of Americans reflect especially favorably upon her own classmates, who have readily adopted her as a friend.
Ember Wednesday In Advent
This is the golden Mass, 0 Virgin Mary, Drop down dew, ye heavens from above. Child-like we crowd the sanctuary, 0 Tree, bring forth the Blossom of EBB-TIDE God's Love. N ov. - Dec., 1954 This is the golden Mass, 0 lovely Issued every two month s by the students Maiden, of Salve Reg ina College Send us the dayspring brighter than Co-editors the seed, Virginia Boisvert J oa n Langhorn Star rising out of Jacob, Business Ma nager H elen Rigney You come with gladness laden, Staff R eporters H ail holy one. Joan K ane Claire Phelan This is the golden Mass, longAnne Mannin g Irene Reese waited Mother, Jean Caya Constance Casey Turn swords to ploughshares, to Phyllis M cCaughey Mau reen Lynch Patricia Wood Moi ra M cE nness sickles our spears, Sheila McEnness Caroline Swetnam R ain down the Just One, there is Patri cia O 'Con nell Carol Cannon None other J ea n Coughlin Who comes to save and to succour T yping Staff our tears. Cynthia Bern adoni l'vlary Theresa Hwa Myrna Clancey Maureen M cGarrity Short is the time of grace, 0 GraMarga ret Kell y Mary Anne Flannery cious one Loretta Verde Catherine McCaffrey To our souls' humble place, come Art with thy Son. Mary Mcintire Joan H owe ll
Simplicity o¡f Holds Peace
Earlier and earlier each year the signs of af on the American scene. Perhaps the mercha Christian in their haste to make their cusrom wisdom of the children of this generation the thought of Christmas does rug at the heart s Wittingly or unwittingly the merchants Christmas is so wonderful that the thought c with us much longer. So let us thank the d, the Sama Clauses and the recorded carols. Lt reali ty; the blessed event of Bethlehem's sea revelation of God 's love for us. It is true that God's love for us can be kn what we are and what we have. It is equally sustaining hand can be obvious to a normall own resources just do not universally and g God's love for us. Nor with their own powe of that love so shattered by our sin. When, however, the world looks in with f) is immediate and certain. There the plan simplici ty. The genius of the theologian and N ativity. Here so obviously does the Son of nature and unite it hypostatically with His No less delighted is the unlettered of go: what he sees yet knows with faith's sure certa arms is truly God and truly man; that divine roof and thereby poverty turned holy; that on a silent night and now human act can swi The sheer splendor of Mary's accomplishe. the heralding angels. The sublime peacefulne the shepherds' world. The exquisite tableau Eastern Kings. For you and me there is ever, but especiall hem from Mary and Joseph and the Holy 0 care to call.
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February 12 - 13 New England Regional Winter Council Meeting Mount Saint Mary College Hooksett, New Hampshire
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Industrial Relation - Regional Workshop at Fairfield. All dates are subject to change. Watch the NF bulletin board!
Juniors Plan Christmas Formal At Country Club Sponsoring the only social activity of the Christmas season, members of the junior class have elected Judy Albanese and Dossie Kehew cochairmen of a formal to be held on December 29 at the Wannomoisett Country Club in Providence. Open to all classes, the affair will feature Tommy Masso's music. Tickers, priced at $5.00 per couple, may be purchased from any committee member. They include: tickets, Eleanor Hackett and Barbara Deane, assisted by: R. Walsh, S. Doyle, S. Garrsu, C. Phelan, B. Devine, M. Clancey, and M. McGarrity. Patricia O'Connell heads the publicity committee, and I. Reese, M. F. McKenna, C. Bernardoni, J. Egan, I. Luzzi, and H. Rigney comprise her staff. To provide transportation will be the task of S. Henry, aided by G. Hogan, B. Johnson, B. Quanstrom, P. Shugrue, and J. Carron. Assisting Moria McEnness in hospitality are V. Boisvert and J. Langhorn.
Miss Teresa FitzPatrick Relates Experiences, Personal Philosophy "One can secure anything he wishes in life, if he wishes it hard er: ough and is willing to work hard enough to attain it." Miss Teresa S. FitzPatrick is a living example of her own inspiring philosophy. Since graduating from the Academy of Notre Dame in Boston, she has spent most of her lifetime with the Atlantic Monthly. It
New Book Relates Origins of Tree, Christmas Creche What is more closely associated with the Christmas season than gaily fesrooned pines, glowing with red, green, and other brightly-hued ornaments? Wait-there is something: the drab brown replica of Our Lord's birthplace, the Christmas creche. Both hold prominent places in annual plans for Christmas. Although these practices are repeated year after year in millions of homes, their origins remain virtually unknown. To become acquainted with the beginnings of these customs one finds an easily accessible explanation in Francis X. Weiser's The Christmas Book. He may surprise his readers by attesting that the familiar, glittering Christmas tree is Christian in origin. Starting in Medieval times, the Germans introduced it into their mystery plays. The fir, encircled by lighted candles, represented the Tree of Paradise. Hence, German immigrants later brought this cherished memento to their new home, America. While the crib is as old as Christmas itself, the custom of enshrining it in homes began in the thirteenth century. Saint Francis of Assisi popularized it through his annual celebrations at Graccio, depicting the Bethlehem scene including live animals.
was in the year 195 1, however, that Miss FitzPatrick attained the goal that had been her own life's dream. As she received he r degree of a Bachel or of Arts in H istory from Salve Regina College, she saw her creed of consta nt striving after higher education become a reality at last. Miss FitzPatrick is well remembered by many who enjoyed her courses in the soc ial amenities which are given at St. Catherine's Academy as well as h ere at Salve Regina. One of the m os t charming of Newport's homes, nearly a century old , is "The Little Schoolhouse" which Miss FitzPatrick and ner sister converted. H ere in the warmth and privacy of the cozy but spacious rooms, she has replaced the blackboards of yesteryea r with gay scenes of Paris, R ome, and many other places visited in the course of her extensive travels. She speaks with particular remembrance of the charm and beauty of Lourdes visited in May of this year, and of the inspiring devotion displayed by the visitors there and at Fatima. She consid ered it a p articular privilege ro have visited the Shrine of Ca therine Laboure. Living by the mono, "Quod habeo desidero," Miss Teresa FitzPatrick has gained a keen appreciation of life. She explains that, "The keynote to success is to know, to work for, :md m os t of all, to enjoy what you want in life."
Bracelets, Beads, Head Gift Lists This Season Christmas is here again' The problem of what ro give is puzzling many. Hints are always helpful. Jewelry presents a host of happy gift solutions. Bracelets are ¡especially popular; emphasis is on gold link bracelets that have a delicate look, the large dangling bracelets and the ever present favorite, the scarab. Interesting colors and various shapes are seen in this year¡~ large, rope-like beads. These beads can be looped once or twice around the throat and hang low or they can be "bunched" to form a scarf effect in the neckline of a suit. For most girls, one rope is not enough. To be fashionable she will need a rainbow of glistening brillance. Personalized gifts are flattering
to every girl. Luggage, writing cases, and cosmetic kits can be stenciled in gold or silver, and leather handbags take metal initials. Wool scarves, knit gloves, even the new knee-high socks are attractive when initialed in contrasting wool or angora. Accessories such as handkerchiefs, scarves, belts, party aprons, sroles, tie on collars, and the new metal headbands are ideal gifts if the lady's size is not known. The Yule will sound wonderful when you give records. At your nearest music store one will find something for every music fancier-teenage worshippers of Frankie Lane to the admirers of the New York Philh-;;;monic Symphony Orchestra.
To please the man on your Chnstm_f!s lis t g ive him a present he can use. As an offset to the dark clothing of this season, brightly colored shirts, ties, socks and fancy vests are app ropri ate selections. Neckties are the perenni al favorites and the style trend today is toward bold stripes, hori zont:d or diagonal. And if you are handy with the knitting. needle, a p air of argyle socks w1ll be appreciated. Good grooming aids are attractive gift possibilities for men. These range all the way from a wooden shaving bowl, or a bottle of toilet water to a deluxe travel kit. . The majori ty of the g ifts mentioned are priced mod erately enough for a college girl's budget.
Rev. J. Wilcock, Greek Rite Priest, Tells Experiences With Soviet Nation
Students Attend Marion Ceremonies
Discussing Theology of Queenship, Father Ahern Closes Marian Year Perrinenrly and interestingly explaining the theological background of the Queenship of Mary, Rev. Hilary R. Ahern, O.P., of the faculty of Providence College, highlighted ceremonies closing the Marian Year on December 7. Fat her Ahern is "originally a New Yorker, who has spent more time out of New York than in it." A year following his ordination, he went to the Philippine Islands where he taught on the faculty of the University of SantO Tomas from 1938 - 1945. His next assignment rook him to Our Lady of Cincinnati College, where he remained as a professor of theology for seven years. In 195 2, Father Ahern came ro Providence College, where he received appointment last September as head of the Theology Department. Opening the program with the rendition of Tota Pttlchra Es, the Queen's Choristers also sang Salve Regi11a Cae!it11m. To highlight student activiti es of the afternoon, Miss Joan K ane, sodality prefect, crowned a statue of Our Blessed Lady. Members of the sodality board, attired in gowns of pastel tints, attended Miss Kane. They included Miss Mary Elizabeth Casey, Miss Claire Randall , Miss Joan Howell, .Miss Moira McEnness, Miss Eleanor Hackett, Miss Virginia Boisverr, and Miss Phyllis McCaughey. As a climax ro a full year of activities in honor of Maria Regina, the day's exercises completed a cycle begun last December with a discussion on Our Lady. At that time, Rev. Gerald F. Dillon ex plained Pope Pius XU's encyclical Fttlgens Corona. In May, "Our Lady in Foreign Lands" was commemorated , and in October, the entire student body formed for the first time two living rosaries. Especially im-
porrant for Salve Regina was Our Holy Father's decbration in November of a formal feast for our sodality patroness, Mary Queen.
Silvertones Select Hymns, Arias, Negro Spirituals Presenting :1 program varying from classical selections to Negro folk songs, the Silvertones appeared here on December 1 b efore the assembled student body and friends. Organized in 1939 by Mr. Garfield Henry, presently singing lead with the group, the quarret has appeared throughout the country, offering an extensive reperoire of song. Miss Joyce Robinson, mezzosoprano; Miss Christine Johnson, soprano; Mr. John Fryerson, bass; rogether with Mr. Henry comprize the group. Mr. Glenn Glubsron accompanied the quarret at the piano. Their program included, "Pan is Angelicus" by Franck, followed by Giorza's "Regina Coeli." A change in mood was provided by Schuberr's popular "Serenade." "Ri tirna Vincitor" from Aida by Verdi, sung by Miss Johnson, was the first solo number. "Rhythms in Blue Moods", a medley of Negro folk songs, lent variety and proved versatility. Gershwin's "The Man I Love" followed. No program of the Silvertones would be complete without the rendition of "Shortnin Bread." A second solo selection was Ireland's "Sea Fever" sung by Mr. Fryerson , followed by a group rendition of Gershwin's "Summertime," and anot her ,Silverrone favorite "Dry Bones." Concluding the program with two American favorites, the group sang, 'The Drinking Song" by Romburg and "01' Man River".
Junior Represents At State Convention
He silenced the room without a gesture, with a word. H avi ng walked briskly up the narrow aisle in the Great Hall, this small gentleman stood waiting the termination of applause. Watching him intently, one no ted his jet black beard; soon attention shifted to his eyes. Deep, penetrating, vital eyes reflected every emotion in the course of his speech. Reverend John Wilcock, S. J., sacrificed his natively religious customs to serve God in the field of Russian reconversion. And he was here to persuade us that it had truly been a "sacrifice of love". Changing from the Rom an rite of the Catholic Church to the Eastern, Father W' ilcock trained in Rome. His first assignment realized his ambition, being a curate in a Russian parish. Father spoke to us of his experiences in this p arish and later in a German concentration camp. Yet there was no bitterness in his tone, no discouragement with the cruelty of man. Rather he explair,.ed that he was eagerly awaiting the opportunity to return to the Russian people. He is now educating orher missionaries at the Russian center in New York's Fordham University. Through the entire lecture and especially during his Mass, Father Wilcock evidenced his deep love for and loyalty toward his adopted nationality. He tried in every possible way to assure us that differences between the Roman and Eastern rites were only superficial. All were aware of this truth when Father left the college. So convincing were his words, so inspiring his Mass that one could only concur with his hope for the future. And one prayed that other such dynamic men would join the cause of God in the reconversion of Russia.
Miss Helen Rigney '56, represented the collegiate population of Rhode Island at the National Association of Manufacturers convention in New York City, December 1 - 4. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Council of Industries, Miss Rigney was one of sixty-seven student representatives from all over the country ro attend the meetings. Highlights of the program included a rour of New York City, a tea on the Star Light Roof of the Waldorf Asroria Hotel and the closing banquet dinner. Speakers included: Mr. Ralph J. Cordiner, president of General Electric who discussed "Which Way America? "; Mr. Donald Belding, vice-president of Foote, Cone, Belding Company spoke on "Confidence in America's Future." "You and the Classroom Teacher" was the theme of a speech delivered by Dr. Arthur G. Coons, president of Occidental College, Los Angeles. "Labor Management Relations in the Future" was the topic chosen by Dr. Leo Wolman, professor of economics at Columbia University. Miss Marguerite Higgins, author of War in Korea, spoke on "The Role of Women in Building A Better America" at a special woman's session.
Queen's Choristers Sing For Missionary Benefit Heigh ho! Come ro the fair! This was the welcoming call of the opening chorus at the Columban Missionary Benefit held at Rogers High School November 15. Sixteen of The Queen's Choristers acted as usherettes and joined with Alexander Walsh in opening the show with the proverbial bang. In Helen Taylor and Easthope Martin's "Come To The Fair" Mr. Walsh provided the solo, while the choristers formed the rolicking singing and dancing chorus.
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I read? No, not the suppl·emenrary texts or research work you lnd to do-rather, the last novel you "s1ueezed in". Almost anyone would b:: quite will ing ro give a general opinion as to approval or dis:~pproval, but wouldn't most shudder, or at least stutter a litrle, at the request for
reasons? Perhaps the most imp on:wt thing that will leave colieg.-;: wi:h us is the ability, nor only to know, but to apply values. And one of the widest fields where correct judgment is necessary is that of literature. Reverend H arold C. Gardiner, S.J., in his N orrns for the Novel, cites many rules for evaluation that would perhaps find more concrete meaning if applied. For insrance, End of tbe Affair by Graham Greene, was favorably reviewed in America, and immediately a storm of protests was received fr om indignant Catholics. Is it or is it not a recommendable book? To paraphrase Shakespeare, "The book's the thing." If the author is to be considered at all, it is through the work itself. This is illustrated when Father :111alyzes the presence of sin, the intensity of its description, and the treatment given it by the writer. 1 In E11d of tbc Affair. Mr. Greene's description of sins should leave upon the reader one impressionthat the time m ay well come when sensual love's attractions will prove inadequate tO satisfy human longing for real love. \'V'hereas, if a person is unduly sensitive, he'll be shocked by the graphic illustr::ttion of adu ltery and will miss entirely
the: iP..1portanr purpose in the mind of the au thor. Of course, a question would arise as to whether or not it is right for a Cnholic reviewer to recommend such literature for general consumptio n. It is granted that some ]J:!Ssages are somewhat obscene. en:n materially blasphemous-but, maintains F athe r , they ·~:lllnot r ightly be called p ornographic. The mature reader will find in them no temptation, seeing them rather :;s repulsive and somewhat shocking. Vulgarity may occur, bur not to the extent of blotting out the more important truths contained in the book. An examole of raw natura lism. which us;s offensive langu::tge ro such an ext·ent that it becomes ~s it wer·e, a rhythmic accompaniment, robbi ng details of the ability ro shock, is contained in Jimmie Jones' prize-winning, From Here To eternity. H is defect is in not pic( uring human nature as a whole. And when books are reviewed as :tccepta ble for "mature" audiences :·hat still implies that anyone who fi nds in the pa ~r::s Jn occi!Sl(m of sin for himself, whether or no: he ccnsiders hims·elf m ~nure, m"st ha!: hi~ readi ng. To consider the im en~ity uf description which the author g ives ro si.1 and t·e mptation p r·esenrs somewhat of a problem. Sin actuall y is attractive to the characters acring in the story, vet it must not be so grap h ically pietured :1s to tempt ~ rc:~der s·eriously. Moo! cv:du:ui on, it .is ;rue, r:cmprises only o ne facet of book evaluation. It is so important, however, because it is oftccn flaunted and consequently ,•luMys ~ chalienge to ct•cry ret!dcr.
Comic Books Pose Treat Or Th reat? Originally "comed y" meant the journey from misery to bliss, in modern j::trgo n it connotes humorous incident-do either of these terms identify our modern comics? Modern comics are generally distinguishable into three classes"classics" and educational pamphlets; real funnies; and crime horror books. It is with the latter type that we take exception . In recent years these "crime funnies" have increased and multiplied with biblical vengence. Their numbers are appalling because e:~ch indiv idual ten cent issue is crammed wi th poison. Sex stalks their perverted pages masked in fi lth, joining hands with murder in a sewer of bilge- breeding ground for juvenile delinq uency!
Easily :~cccssab le :1!1d :~v.ti lable ;o all children; comics lnve become for many the m ai n object in literary digestion bringi ng a long grotesque r :~ mifications. Dr. Frederic Wcrth1m, psychi atrist and director of the Lafargue Clinic, was among the first ro recognize the issue and bring it forth in his "Seduction of the Innocent." This issue strikes :111 interesting chord for us as college women, potential wives, :111d mothers. These books with the crude phi losophy they so vivid ly illustrate ~rea rh~eat to the mora l fiber of the very civi lization we study and enjoy. Is it not our duty to join this crusade-to guard for ourselves and our chil dren our cultural heritage? How funny are crime comic books-what do you think?
Members of Le Cercle Francais Choose Officers, Plan Program Officers for the 1954-1955 academic year were elected at the meet ing of Le Cercle Fran<;z: is on November 29. Jean Caya w.ts elected as president with Sheib McEnness as vice president, 1-Iary Ann Barrett as secretary, and Vivian Massomb as treasurer. All are members of the sophomore cbss. Mrs. J ose Ramos, moderator o f Le Cercle Francais. has announe<.d the dates for ~he meetings from December to April. Plans have been made for the showing of a French film on M arc h 9, ::tnd on Arril 20 the French Consul will present awards to students proficient in French during this ye.1r. Other plans wil l be announced :1t a later date. Juniors showing proficiency in French for 1953- l95ti are Virginia Boisvert, Barbara Faris, She ila Doyle, Joan Langhorn, Moira McEnness and Claire Phelan. Sophomores are Mrs. Mary Aubin , Jean Caya, Beverly Hayes, Sheib McEnness, and Caroline Swetman. These French students have been presented with awards.
Le Cercle Franc;ais is com posed of French students of the freshman and sophomore classes, as well as juniors interested in the customs and language of France.
Two Students Participate In Hig h School Program Speaking on Salve Regina College, its courses, and the opportunities to be found there, Miss J oan Ka ne and .Miss Madeline Saccaccio .mendd career nights at two local high schools on November 15 and 18.
T o help give the students of Cumberland H igh Schoo l a kn owledge of both the academic and social life at the college, M iss K ane distributed catalogues, year book selections, and brochures a fter her add ress there on November 15. Miss Saccacc io, student body president, represented the col lege at Paw tu cket West High School on November 18. Stressi ng t he l iberal arts aspect underlying all other subjects, she pointed out job opportuniti es which resu lt from each o f the major courses given at Salve Regina.
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A newly commissioned M. R . S. dreamed her way tO and through .Europe in two hours' rime during the H ome Economics Fashion Show three wee ks ago. Appearing as the bride, Mrs. Robert Cousins created the th rill connected with all wedding days as she posed in h er go wn o f satin and French lace on the great sta ircase. A g roup of ad miring collegians, headed by M yrn a Clancey, chairman of the affair, stood on the landing, excited ly stra ining to possess her exquisite bouquet. T he atmosphere thus created, an ad ui ence very eas ily was transported to N ew York, and then qu ire logical ly found themselves aboard the U. S. S. United Stares, headed for Greece. Here was encountered deck strolls in casual woolens and warm
alpaca great coats. Dinner on board ship featured black lace gowns in sequin trim and dresses o f orchid sati n brocade, dressed up with sparkling, imported evening veils. Greeted by a Grecian palace guard in native regalia, our honeymooning couple to ured the peninsula from south ro north. The former colleg ian wore a black and white tweed casual to inspect Athens' class ical ruins. And here, t<JO, was found a forma l tO blend beautifully with the graceful lines and now ing m aterials so typical of the "homeland of the gods." T o I taly, next we came: highlighting a so jou rn in R ome by a visit to the Pope. W ear ing the regulation black mantilla a nd gloves for form ali ty, ou r America n bride found useful a black taffeta basic dress,
Four Countries Claim Graduates: Teachers, Nurses, Social Workers Four classes compr ise our alumnae; four countries claim them as residents. Fart hest fr om her Newport point of embarkation is Vi olet D olan, '52 , who is an exchange reacher in Japan. H :ud work and initiative rewarded "J.iz" Murray, now studying voice in Fl orence, Ital y on a Cardinal Spellman scholarship. "Back m the sunny South" are Blanca and Yolanda Castillo, '53, very happily engaged in secretarial work for a New Orleans import office. Closer to Belize, they fly home frequentl y for holidays. O f course, many have attai ned another degree sin~e departing from Salve R egina, and most that of M. R . S. M arr ied are: Grace \'V'oods an d M arg ie Feye, '51: Joan Devlin, Claire McCabe, Pat Sullivan, and M ary Bolton, '52; D olores O 'Neil, D olores Albanes e, M ary Duffy, Virgi ni a D ay, and Eileen D wyer, '53; Alma Coopn and J ean Wilson. '54. Those with another "commencement day" near at hand include: Ann H ea ney, '52, surgical instructor at Union H ospital, Fall River, Lucill e Mathieu , and Mary Lehane, '54 .
Collecting apples and correcting papers (as well as imparting a good deal o f sound kn owledge) :ue our many teKhers. Maureen O ates works in N orth Providence, while Constance Lynch, Lisa Shay, Pat Shea, M arian Estes, and Marion Taber rema in in N ewport. N ew Bedford's school departme nt boasts of M ary Silvi a, Paula R oche, :md Betty Sacco; Sally Ann M cLeod and Roberta Dutra are art supervisors. Ann Co llins and M ary l.o u Aylward teac h i:1 Pawt ucket, Susan Wh alon in F.1ll River, and J ane .Murphy ,1nd Marj orie D eLellis in Provid ence. J ournalistica ll y minded J ea n Judge writes for the :;oc iety section of Fal l Riv er's Herald Nerl's. Cather ine Price rece ived her M .A. at M arq uette Universi ty :~nd then went to Grailvill e, in Loveiand, Ohiu, for instruCtion in the lay apostolate preparatory for foreign missi on work. \ \1 or king as a stat is tician fo r rhe R. I. D ::pt. of Labor is Marg uerite Johnso n, '53. J ane Quinton and J oan Cul linan, '54, do social work for the state and Catholic Charities, resrecti vely.
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featurin g velvet trim and full skirt. Paris offer ed much opp ortu nity ro disp lay American style. A Bermuda aqua cocktail dress of ta ffe ta bowed g racefu lly into society, while a grey p ood le cloth suit tou red th e I.o uvre. Across the chan nel, both England and Ireland offered bea utiful countrys ide for inspection, parties in old classes, and sports ,l~a lore. Tweed sui ts went ro the sweepstakes, gree n velveteen b righ tened the drab corridors of ::tge-old m ansions, while American beauty velvet graced a roya l reception at Buckingham Palace. Spai n and Portugal lent colo r and also the final hig hlig ht : the blessing of Our Lady of Fatima upon f ~ mily and homelife.
Pageant, Display Highlight Meeting "Our Lad y, inspiration o f artis ts" appeared as the theme o f a pageant p r::sented at an open m eeting o f the Art Clu b on December 14. Highlighti ng rhe club's f:tll activities, the pageant incorporated the basic id eas of the tableaux presented en television November 2, in honor of N at iona l Ar t \'V'eek, but was an enlarged production of it. An added feature o f the night was an exhibition of work done by both day and extens ion art classes, with prizes awarded for the outstanding. contributions. The di splay included work done in preparation for art edu cation in elem entary schools, oil paintings, ceramics, pottery, under an::l over-glazed paintings, wall hangi ngs, co lleges, and des igns. Cast in the series of tableaux were Art Ap prec ia t ion srudents who also supplied, as bac kgro und , vocal and ins trumenta l mu sic. Cha irman of the affair was M argaret Colosey, assisted by .M argaret Mullaney, Mary Mcintire, Joan Howell, Sharon Henry, Ethel Brodie, Mrs. Elizabeth W i I k i e, } I ice Fee, Marguerite Burns, Patricia O'Connell and Florence Rose.
Cinemascope, vis tavJs JOn, ,1 nd tlu·ee- D are no longer the number one att raction of movies. They're taken for granted, by this rime, and interest is again focused on the src ry ~,nd the acting. Of course, favorite stars w ill always appeal, and an almost univcrs.d fi rst rater is Stewart Granger. His latest film, Beau Brummel, rebtes the story o f an adventurer at rhe British court, who later became the friend a nd confidant of the Prince of Wales, later George VI. The wdl kn own and oft discussed w;ml robe o f the historic figure is p-csc nred to fullest advantage amid the opulent extravaganza of court life, done in technicolor. However, rea l drama is portrayed, authentic siruario ns created, and brilliant acting do m inates. Elizabeth T aylor, Pc:te r Ustinoff, and Robert Morley ccmprise J n excellent supporting cast.
Because of the delineation of royal person nages in an extremely hum.1n light, much discussion has been occasioned by this M. G. M. product ion. However, it actually dces typify that type of realism becoming prevalent in drama.
Sophs And Juniors Beat Frosh 22-18 In the first intermural basketball game of the seaso n, the fr eshmen made a valiant effort but could not win over the combined talent of the sopho mores and juniors. According to Miss R osemarie Archa ngel, faculty member and athlet ic instru ctor, other colleges are now being contacted so that an active b.1sketball schedule can be posted afrer the holidays. At present rhe freshmen and sophomores are le:1rning the finer points of field hockey and as long as weather per· mirs can be see n enjoying this sport in the rear of Mercy Hall between three o'clock and five o'clock on Wednesdays. Instruction in volley ball will begin in January. Th e need for some type of an athletic associatio n w as also stressed by Miss Archangel. By means of such an organization a more deli· nite program could be mapped out.
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