The Griffin: volume 09, issue 06 - Dec. 5, 1941

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CANISIUS COLLEGE, BUFFALO, NEW YORK
December 5, 1941
Sodalists Study Cath. Thought
Forum On Moral, Social Problems At Next Meeting
At its regular bi-monthly meeting last Tuesday the Sodality of Our Lady continued its consideration of (he College Organization Course, ivith an explanation from the Mod- eratoi', Father Bellwoar, on the sub¬ ject matter for December—"Stepping along with Catholic Thought." The moral and social problems coiuiected with this were discussed as the meet¬ ing progressed and serious considera¬ tion was given to the philosophical view of non-Catholics in the world as found in the printed page, the radio, and the screen.
Feature Discussions At the next meeting of the Sodal¬ ity, Francis C. Herbach, Paul Hanley, and John Evans will discuss the topic 1 open style, and the opinions of the rest of the Sodalists will be solicited. The keen interest that was aroused the last Sodality meeting over the question of the college student and the working after school problem re¬ flected greatly on the well-prepared panel by Theodore Schueckler, Fred Schroeder, and Robert Holenstein,
Sodalish Entertained The Sod.alists of Canisius were the guests last Friday night of t|ie Sodal¬ ists of Mount St, Mary's';'Hospital at Niagara Falls, Plans were made ior another open forum agfiin with the Nurses' Sodality shortly after the lirst of the year, ';
The alternate meeting of-the So- Jality for those who are unable to i':tend Tuesdays will be held this afterri'oon, Friday, at 1:00 i),m. in K*om o.
Canisians Asked To Remember Men In Service ...
On the large bulletin board outside the cafeteria there has appeared a sign in Blue and Gold—traditional Canisius col¬ ors—giving the names of recent students who have now answer¬ ed the call to three other colors —the Red, the White, and the Blue. The office of the Stu¬ dent Counsellor is endeavoring to keep on this board the cor¬ rect addresses of those who have entered the various camps in the hope that it may inspire an occasional letter or card to men who once claimed Canisius as their own. All are urged to pray frequently for these men and, when Christmas comes, not to forget to send a card of greeting—^just a word to let them know that they are not forgotten by the "gang" who congregate daily just as they did a year or two ago. Dust off that pen (should it need such attention!) and drop a line or two to the boys away at camp. This school is doing her part by mailing regularly the Griffin and the Quarterly,— now YOU do your part.
Live Reptiles Illustrate Talk To Mendel Club
Clameramen Run Picture Contest
In an attempt to foster greater pirit among its members, the Cam¬ era Club is sponsoring a photography contest, dealing with the subject of architectural design. Details of the competition will be presented at the club's next meeting on December 16. I'reshmen in particular are urged to display a greater interest in the ac¬ tivities.
At the last Club session, the mem- ters were fortunate to have as their guest speaker Mr, Gershwin, Can¬ isius College graduate and former ¦ ice-president of the organization.
FROSH DEBATE CANISIUS HIGH
The Mendel Club experienced something new in the line of lectures when Mr, R, Marlin Perkins supple- n^ented   his   talk , on   Reptiles  with
Launching the first of a series of encounters, the Campion Debating Society will meet a seasoned Canisius High School team in a formal non- decision debate on December 11, The topic under discussion will be, Re¬ solved: "Every Young Man Should Have at Least One Year of Military Training Before the Draft Age",
Thomas Decker, John Condon and Herman Pease, with S, Schmucker as alternate, have been selected to rep¬ resent the society. The debate slated to he held at the college is open to any isiAutent who may wish to attend.
squirming specimens which were al¬ lowed the freedom of the room as their individual differences were pointed out.
The talk presented a brief resume of the development of snakes, which, as it was pointed out, are just a "hang over" from the Cretaceous period when their class, the reptiles, were dominant.
Live Specimens
The various types of snakes were described and classified to a great ex¬ tent by their dentition. The speaker brought the audience to its feet when the various forms of locomotion were shown with live specimens perform¬ ing. Such snakes as the blue indigo, Boyle's king snake, a side winder and a tree climber were allowed to strut their stuff.
Danger Minimized
Mr, Perkins seemed to minimize the danger which is usually associated with the poisonous species. He ex¬ plained that all one needs to do in or¬ der to work with moderate safety with the bad boys is to place them in a refrigerator until they became relatively inanimate. The lowering of the temperature reduces the rate of metabolism and consequently the activity of the animal. Mr. Perkins neglected to describe the exact pro¬ cedure whereby the snake is put into the refrigerator in the first place.
W.N.Y. Chem Society Meets Here On Pec. 9
Speakers From Fordham, Ohio State, Will Address National Science Group
Accepting an invitation extended by Father T. Joseph Brown, S.J., Mr. Elmer H. Koch, chairman of ¦•the Western New York Section of the American Chemical Society, has announced that the organization's De¬ cember meeting will be convened at Canisius College on the evening of December 9.
Prominent Speakers Dinner will be sei-ved to members of the Section in the cafeteria at 6:45 p. m. Father Francis W. Power, S.J., of Fordham University, Secretary of the Division of Analyti¬ cal and Micro Chemistry of the American Chemical Society, will speak at the close of the dinner on "Methods and Application of Micro¬ chemistry".
At the public meeting to be held in the college auditorium at 8:30 p. m., Dr, Cecil E, Boord of Ohio State University will lecture on the "Syn¬ thesis of Pure Hydro-Carbons and the Relations of their Physical Con¬ stants to Molecular Structure," Changes Made The Western Nevv York Chemists returning to the college after a lapse of eighteen years will find a great change in the Chemistry Department, not only in personnel, but also in physical   equipment.     The   Horan- O'Donnell Science Hall is considered one of the finest science buildings in New York State, while facilities for the teaching of chemistry have ex- panaed  m  keeping  with" the  rapid growth of industrial chemistry in the Western New York area. Plans For Fall In addition to being hosts to the Western New York Section on De¬ cember 9, Father Brown, Dr, Crow¬ dle and other faculty members of the Chemistry Department will assist in welcoming the members of the Amer¬ ican   Chemical   Society  at   the   fall meeting of the group scheduled to be held in Buffalo on September 7-11, 1942,
Father Brown has been appointed to the reception committee, while Dr, Crowdle will act as chairman of the information committee at the Septem¬ ber meeting.
FINALISTS CHOSEN FOR ORATORICAL CONTEST
THESPIANS COMPLETE BEHEABSALS FOB PRESENTATIONS NEXT FBIDAY
Eight Speakers Are Victorious In Preliminaries
To Compete Jan. 16
Canisius Editors At Press Meet
poctor McTigue I To Give Lecture
T^octor Austin C. McTigue of the Physics Department will address the Strohaver Science Club at the group's
I meeting next Tuesday evening, on ^lie subject of "Seismology at Can- jsius College". The meeting is be- '"g held in conjunction with that of
j "ic Western New York Science Council, many of whose members Will be in attendance.
t he last Strohaver gathering on •November 18, was featured by a lec- JU'c delivered by Leonard Amborski, '" «'liich he explained methods of de¬ tecting earthquakes, and the history "";' practical value of the science of seiMAology.
44 FRESHMEN ON FIRST HONOR ROLL
Figures issued from the office of the Freshman Dean subsequent to the quarterly examinations revealed that forty-four members of the first year class have attained the rating of honor students.
Those posted on the honor roll in¬ cluded: Edward Carland, James Connelly, Daniel Curtin, Stanley Cryan, Kenneth Foley, Robert Friel, Joseph Glynn, Donald Gorman, Daniel Green, Joseph Griffin, Daniel A. Grosso, Norbert Heubusch, Fran¬ cis Janik, Charles Joy, Frederic Kelly, John Kelly, William Klas, Thomas Magner, Thomas Mahany, James McGlynn, James McLough¬ lin, Arthur Meisl, Edward Mikow- ski, Carl Morgan, James Naples, Ferdinand Paolini, Edwin Patricola, Herman Pease, Frank Pfalzer, An¬ drew Phelps, Carnielo Privitera, {Continued on page 4, col. 2)
Paul Juenker, editor-in-chief of the Griffin and John Glanville, editor-in- chief of the Canisius Quarterly will represent Canisius College this Sat¬ urday at the regional Catholic School Press Convention which will meet at Narazeth College in Rochester.
Emissaries of all Catholic colleges and high schools in this part of the country will gather to hear addresses by eminent speakers, participate in a buffet supper, and be entertained by songs and skits.
The outstanding speakers will be Father F. X. Talbot, S.J,, Editor-in- Chief of America, who will speak on "The Catholic Press in the World of Tomorrow"; Father Gerald Ellard, S,J,, author of Men at Work at Worship, whose subject will be "Put¬ ting the Liturgy into the News Col¬ umns", and Father Paul Hanley Furfey, Ph,D,, author of Fire on the Earth, who will speak on "The Lit¬ urgy and Catholic Action,"
Quarterly Banquet
In a courageous attempt to revive ancient Canisius tradition the Ca¬ nisius Quarterly last Sunday evening held its first banquet .in over four years. Two former editors of the Quarterly, now members of the Col¬ lege faculty, Dr. Charles A. Brady and Mr. Joseph P. Desmond, ad¬ dressed last year's seventeen .active contributors and staff members, as¬ sembled about the table of a well- known North Street restaurant.
Pictured above are three members of the Bards and Boards Dra¬ matic Society who will have prominent roles in the trio of one-act plays scheduled for presentation on the stage of the K. of C, auditorium next Friday night. Left to right, they are, Paul Golden, of the cast of "If Men Played Cards As Women Do," George Schreiner, who is Prince Alexis Alexandrovich in "The Game of Chess," and Paul Hanley, the Confederate Sergeant in "The Clod",
Advance ticket sales indicate a sizeable turnout for the Dramatic Society's first public presentation this year. The price of admission is $1.65 per couple, or $1.10 for single tickets.
Crinai Assumes Presidency Of Suaraquin Club
Senior Philosophy Circle Discusses Teachings Of John Dewey, Socialism
The November 24th meeting of the Suamquin Circle convened with Charles Crimi presiding for the first time in his capacity as president. The Circle, membership to which is lim¬ ited at present to seniors, meets every Monday for the purpose of discussing present day problems in the light of the body of philosophical knowledge. Philosophy Alive
To .accomplish the aim of the Cir¬ cle of familiarizing its members with the work and influence of important living philosophers, Father Beglan pointed out, at the last meeting, that philosophy is a living thing and, there¬ fore, its contemporary interpreters as well as the old masters should be given attention.
Following this Bernard J. Mulvey g.ave a brief summary of the position of John Dewey, whose teachings have had wide repercussions on modern educational concepts in America. Views of Society
An interesting discussion then en¬ sued upon whether society exists for the individual or the individual for society, the latter view being the chief tenet of Marxism. James Rast, in opening the discussion defined society and explained the terms of the defini¬ tion. Joseph Herman, vice-president of the Suai'iiquins, although leaning slightly toward the socialistic side, nevertheless generally agreed with Mr. Rast, who took the view that so¬ ciety exists for the individual.
Chemistry Reference
Library Carried
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chemistry books classified under QD and TP were removed from the school library and placed in room S45 of the.Sci¬ ence building. The newly ere- rtced facility is hot avail.ablc for use at present. However, it is certain to be opened to the stu¬ dents in the very near future.
Father T. Joseph Brown, S.J., in charge of the chemistry department, promised definite news concerning his plans for the chemistry library in the next issue of the Griffin.
PARENT SOCIETY MEETS TONIGHT
What came first—the umbrella or the rain? This and other choice items concerning umbrellas will constitute the topic of a lecture before the Ca¬ nisian Society at its December meet¬ ing to be held tonight in Room 15. Miss Anna Mandel, noted authority on the "Ch,amberlain bodyguard," will discuss the history of rain-repel- lers and illustrate her talk with sam¬ ples of all umbrellas ever known.
I . Father Vincent I. Bellwoar, S.J., moderator of the Society, extends a Cordi.al invit.ation to the parents of all Canisius students to attend the lec¬ ture which will follow Benediction of the Ble.'ssed Sacrament in Our Lady's Chapel at 8:15 p.m.
Final contestants for the Bindeman Oratorical Contest were chosen from 27 aspirants in tryouts held in the Auditorium November 28. Those selected were Joseph Herman, Paul Hanley, P.nul Juenker, Joseph Thomas and George Schreiner, who have appeared in previous contests, and Joseph O'Conneil, Francis O'Connor, and Thomas Decker who will make their debut.
Finals on January 6 The eight contestants who will dis¬ play their oratorical .ability at the K. of C. Auditorium on January 16 were selected by Father Thomas A. Fay, S.J., Joseph Desmond, A.M,, A,B,L,S., and moderator of dcb.-ite, Thomas J. Wade, S.J. Eight were chosen instead of the usual six be¬ cause of the large number of .aspirants displaying talent.
Saltarelli Chairman George X. Saltarelli, last year's winner of the Bindeman medal, will act as chairman. The affair will bc open to the public. The Judges have not as yet been announced.
The August Hart Bindeman Me¬ morial Medal is the gift of Mr. and Mrs. August Bindeman, in memory of their son, a member of the class of '22, and is awarded for excellence in" oratory. A second prize, a silver medal, will be awarded to the run¬ ner-up.   	
Azuwur Staff Now Complete
Rast, Schueckler Named To Associate-Editor Post
Debaters Appear At Kiwanis Club
CHEMISTRY CLUB TO VISIT BREWERY
Taking advantage of the "Free Diiy" on Monday, December 8, the Student Chemistry Club will attempt its third field trip of the year. The Schrciber Manru Brewing Company has been, selected as the object of in¬ spection for the chemists.
With the success of other trips to the Buffiilo Sewer Plant and the Pratt & Lambert Paint Conipany as a precedent, club members are look¬ ing forward with particular antici¬ pation to the excursion. Since the number of participants on the tour is limited, all are cautioned to make early reservations.
Before members of the Kiwanis Club, J.ames Rast and George Schrei¬ ner of the Senior Debating Society opposed Donald Runyon and Richard Carnaval of State Teachers debate team in a non-decision contest on Wednesday, November 26. The Ca¬ nisians upheld the negative side of the proposition, "Resolved, That the Federal Government shouhl regulate labor unions,"
William Perrin, the progi'am chair¬ man of the Kiwanis Club, introduced the speakers before the regular lunch¬ eon meeting in the Terrace Room of Hotel Statler. The Teachers were coached by Doctor John C. Thurber, while Porter White, S.J., represented the Canisius' faculty.
Announcement of staff appoint¬ ments for the 1942 edition of the Azinvur, the College's year book, w.'is made this week by James Mur¬ phy, editor-in-chief. In making known the selections, Mr. Murphy disclosed that the staff has already begun work, concentrating especially on advertising and the other business angles of the publication.
The associate editors, who are di¬ rectly assisting Mr. Murphy, are James Rast and Theodore Schueck¬ ler. The .sports department is head¬ ed by Alfred Wright, former sports writer of the Griffin, and Robert G.auchat, popular varsity basketball star.
Advertising Staff
John Lambert, John Klein and Frederick Kirkpatrick h.ive been named ;is advertising managers. These men are directing the drive to secure financial biicklng for the Azinvur from the most prominent business¬ men of Buffalo. As In the p.nst, all students are Invited to participate in the advertising campaign, with the promise of a commission on all ads obtained.
Other appointments include: Fran¬ cis Herb.ach, club editor; Frederick Hahn, staff photographer; Joseph Herman, art editor; George Martin, circulation manager, and Paul Juen¬ ker, feature editor.
Science Council To Meet
The Council of Scientific So¬ cieties of Western New York will meet here in the Horan- O'Donnell Science Hall, room 25, at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9. Every member of every associated organization is invited. Dr. Austin McTigue, physics director of Canisius Col¬ lege, will speak on the topie of "Earthquakes." Members later win be given an opportunity to inspect the seismograph.