The Griffin: volume 04, issue 06 - Dec. 4, 1936

              "We Will Not Attend"
(Editorial - page 3)
Vol IV, No. 6
CANISIUS COULEGE,   BUFFALO, N. Y.
December 4, 1936
COUNCIL ELECTS PAUL BAH PROM CHAIRMAN
. J. FLYNN, JR. TO
Student Council's President Will
Discuss "Divinity of Christ"
In Series of Discourses
Selected.as the result of the recent try-outs, William J. Flynn, Jr., Pres¬ ident of the Student Council, will represent   Canisius   College   In   the
ST. V de,„PAUL SOCIETY OFFERS DANCE DEC. 11
;   WILUAM J. FLYNN. JR.
Senior Symposium to be conducted by the various Catholic Colleges of the Western New York Student Sodality Conference. Along with Sodalists from D'Youville, Mercyhurst, Naz- ireth, .Niagara, St. Bonaventure ..and V^illa Maria, Mr. Flynn will discuss the "Divinity of Christ" in a series of discourses which will bring the group to Erie, Rochester and Niagara Falls after its initial showing in Buffalo. Mr. Richard Spitzer Is at work ar¬ ranging the schedule of appearances for the Lenten season. Presiding as chairmen on these occasions are: John Olin in Buffalo, Murray Conroy In Rochester and Everett Case in Erie. Gaining ever-increasing fame ^yith each of its seven previous presenta¬ tions, the Symposium has now attain¬ ed nation-wide notice as attested by an article in the December Issue of, "Queen's Work," the news organ of the national Sodality.
The idea of the symposium for the students of the Catholic Colleges of this district was conceived by Rev. John Ryan, S. J., founder of the Con¬ ference. Since the first Symposium on Christian Education some of the topics treated have been the "Human¬ ity of Christ," "The Mass," "Cath¬ olic Action," and "The Human Side oi the Saints." The popular appeal 3f these Symposia can be gauged by the fact that audiences of close to one thousand heard the speakers give their (Continued on page four)
The First Annual Dance of the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Canisius College Is slated for the evening of December 11th, at ten o'clock, In the main ballroom of Hotel Lafayette. Gene Regan, and his fourteen-piece orchestra, featuring a vocalist, have been engaged for the evening.
The highlight of the Dance will be at midnight, when the Senior Class will-award a free trip to the Rose Bowl game. This will culminate the efforts of the class in raising funds to publish the annual, the Azuwur.
Prices of the tickets range from $1.10 In advance to $1.25 at the door. Stag tickets vvill be sold only in ad¬ vance. Tickets may be secured from Robert Howe and Joseph lacuzzo or from other members of the society.
Under the supervision of Fr. Mur¬
ray, Chairman William Collins has appointed committees as follows:
Publicity: Co-chairmen J. O'Brien and M. Kanaley, with J. Brennan, H. Reiman and A. Phelps.
Music: Co-chairmen J. Kelleher and L. Myskiewicz, with G. Cough- lin, A. LaRusch and G. Regan.
Patrons: Co-chairmen D. Roche and G. Loughlin, with R. Sullivan, G. Cunningham, V. Bonerb and J. Twomey.
Tickets: Co-chairmen ;R. Howe and J. lacuzzo, with E. Lohan and L. O'Brian.
Floor: Co-chairmen V. Stark and T. O'Connor, with R. Kilroy and J. Mahoney.
Reception: Co-chairmen M. Har¬ rington and G. Sturnagel.
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POPULAR JUNIOR RECEIVES HONOR TO HEiD AFFAIR
Close and Spirited Race Decided
By Special Meeting of Council;
Committee to Be Announced
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SPEECH CONTEST SET FOR JAN. 5
As a result of try-outs held last veek the following students were se- ected by the judges to participate in fhe annual Oratorical Contest: Messrs. Murray Conroy, '38; James ^anz, '38; Milton Lawandus, '38; ¦vouis O'Brien, '40; Basil Piazza, 39; H. Buswell Roberts, '38. , Messrs. Everett Case, '37, and An- hony Moscato, '39, were selected as ilternates.   .
The Oratorical Contest has been idvanced to the early date of Jariu- "y 5 this year in response to the itatements of many who claimed that :ne pressure of final examinations and Ktivitles at, the close of the school 'ear prevented them from participat¬ ing in the contest. The wisdom of [Ills change was evidenced in the fact pat a record number of Itudents'^took '"t in the try-outs. Eloquent pre¬ station pii ^he part of each contest- mt coupled with speeches that mani- csted careful; preparation rendered [tie decision;of the judges a difficult me.        . '  '
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DR. THIBEDEAU SPEAKS BEFORE MEH CLUB
At their regular meeting Monday, November 30th, the Mendel Club in accordance with their program, pre¬ sented Dr. A. A'.' Thibedeau, Path¬ ologist at the State Institute for the Study of Malignant Diseases, who chose as his topic, "The Search for the Cancer Parasite." Last year Dr. Thibedeau addressed the club on the same subject, but from a different aspect, namely, the treatment of cancer used at the Buffalo Institute. This proved to be of such interest that his presence here again was anti¬ cipated with much pleasure.
In his lecture iClonday night, Dr. Thibedeau introduced his subject with a brief history of cancer and showed that the early Egyptians, Per¬ sians and Greeks had noted its preva¬ lence and in consequence had expend¬ ed much thought as to its possible cause. He showed that the parasitic theory, invoked long before Christ, has been up to the present day ad¬ vanced to explain the cause of cancer. Even as late as 1924 Drs. Gaylord and Park, of Buffalo, doing wonder¬ ful work at the Institute, upheld this theory. However, in the light of modern scientific research, cancer to¬ day is not believed to be caused by a parasite. Rather heredity, environ¬ ment and occupation are shown to be potent factors in bringing about this condition. "In spite of the fact that no cause has yet been assigned to it, cancer can be successfully treated and (Continued on page four)
HOCKEY CLUB TO HOLD GALA SHOW
BRADY DIRECTS DRIVE FOR OLD CLOTp. FOOD
At the last meeting of the St. Vin¬ cent de Paul society, held on Wednes¬ day, November 25, announcement was made of the Committee of the Society which will conduct the Old Clothes and Canned Food Drive this year. Jack Brady was appointed Chairman, assisted by John O'Brien; In charge of publicity, Gerald Cough- lln; in charge of collection and dis¬ tribution, Thomas O'Connor, and Alton La Rusche in charge of re¬ quests for help.
Makes Appeal for Clothes The Society issues an appeal to all the students of -the College whether members of the  Society or not to bring in any contributions which they may have to make for distribution to the poor at Christmas to the Student Counsellor's office, beginning on Mon¬ day, December 7.   If any student has any old clothes in good condition or any canned food which he may wish to contribute, but which he cannot bring to the College himself, by get¬ ting in touch with any member of the Society or Father Murray, S.J., the Moderator,   arrangements   will   be made to have these clothes collected. Any student who would prefer_to con¬ tribute money may give It to Father Murray, S. J., and it will be used in providing Christmas dinners for some poor families.   If any student knows of any family which deserves to be helped   the  Society  would  be  very pleased to have that person hand in the name, address and condition of that family. Needless to say, that in¬ formation will be regarded as strictly confidential.
—Courteay  BulTiilo Timoa
EVERETT CASE JOHN NEYLON
CANISIUS, NIAGARA HOLD RADIO DEBATE OVER WGR
Yesterday afternoon over Station WGR, the Senior Academia inaugur¬ ated its Inter-collegiate debate season by participating in a very successful radio debate with a team from Niag¬ ara University. Upholding the nega¬ tive aspect of the question: "Resolv¬ ed : Congress should be empowered to fix minimum wages and maximum hours for industry," Messrs. Everett L. Case and John J. Neylon, Jr., pre¬ sented a logical and convincing case to their radio audience.
On Thursday evening, December 10, at Mount St. Joseph's Auditor¬ ium, the Academia will be host to a debating team from St. Thomas Col¬ lege, Scranton, Pa.  Although repre¬
sentatives from St. Thomas are no strangers to Canisius, this meeting will mark the first appearance In Buf¬ falo, In some time, of their debate squad.
Messrs. William J. Flynn, Jr., and H. Buswell Roberts, of Canisius, will uphold the negative side of the "Max¬ imum hours—minimum wage" propo¬ sition. Recent editorial comment and magazine articles, either affirming or denying the advisability of this propo¬ sition, bear witness to the timeliness and importance of the debate issue.
The debate will begin at eight o'clock, arid the public is invited to attend.
Yesterday In a special meeting of the Student Council the Chairman for the Annual Junior Prom was elected. Mr. Paul V, Batt was the recipient of the honor. The Chainnan of the Junior Prom has long been a coveted and an honored post, the lucky man being of neces¬ sity someone fitted for the position. This year the competition ranfeed be¬ tween three outstanding men, name¬ ly: Mr. Paul V. Batt, Mr. Albert F. Schwegler and Mr. H. Buswell Roberts. The Council vote was known to be a close one, proving the quality of the candidates.
This year the Prom h.is been en¬ trusted entirely to the hands of the Juniors. They are no longer backed by the Athletic Association of the College. This means that it must be run efficiently and successfully. The proceeds are for the benefit of the Yearbook to be edited in '38 by the present Junior Class. The Statler Ballroom as usual will be the scene. The Committee vvjllbe^antigiunce^^^jj^g^ Mr. Batt at a later date.
Here's something new In the enter¬ tainment line for Canisius! In an effort to bring hockey into the athletic activities of the school, the Canisius College Hockey Club is sponsoring the "Follies of 1937." The program includes a vaudeville show, consist¬ ing of acts by Canisius talent, fol¬ lowed by dancing and Bingo games.
The scene of the entertainment will be Our Lady of Lourdes Auditorium; the time, Thursday evening, Decem¬ ber 17th, at eight o'clock. At present arrangements are being made for a dance orchestra, and the name of the band will Be announced soon. The charge for admission is fifty cents.
Following is the Committee in charge: General Chairman, William White; Master of Ceremonia, Mike Haiirington;-Door and Floor, Herb Dehlinger; Stage, Pat Hartnett; Music, Harv Stapleton; Tickets, Milt Lawandus; Publicity, Eu Kelly.
The third of the new series of lec¬ tures on photography was delivered last night at a meeting of the Camera Club by Mr. Clement Schubert. The topic of the lecture was the various types of shutters used on modern cameras.
At the next meeting, Mr. John Edinger will speak on the proper tim¬ ing of a photograph under various conditions of light, color, etc. This talk wilL be practical rather than theoretical, for Mr. Edinger has had considerable experience in the art of picture taking. At the meetings fol¬ lowing Mr. Edinger's talk, most of the lectures will be concerned with the developing and printing of pic¬ tures.
It is hoped that toward die end of the year, a commercial photographer can be obtained to give a talk on the little tricks of photography and hints which might be observed in obtaining better pictures.
Carroll and Wechter Address Alumni Group
Last Sunday In the College Cafe¬ teria the Alumni held their Com¬ munion Breakfast in honor of Father Sindele, with Mr. John J. Carroll, '12, the Alumni President, presiding. A memorial Mass, at which Rev. James P; Svveeney, S, J,, preached the sermon, preceded the breakfast.
Speakers at the breakfast were Mr, Carroll, Mr, Joseph A. Wechter, and Father Sweeney. In his speech, Mr. Carroll admitted that at present the alumni organization is at low ebb. He stressed the need of a purpose or central idea in alumni activities, "The one thing that makes Communism a living force," he continued, "is its ideology.   Likewise, as alumni of a
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Catholic college we should have a definite philosophy and purpose. We are fortunate In the fact that most of our alumni live in a big city. We ought to be a force in promoting Catholic ideas in our community. We should have union among ourselves— a community of interests. We must become not merely a society whose purpose is to help the college, but to achieve what the college aims to achieve, to create a Catholic philoso¬ phy in this town."
In his short talk, Father Sweeney
pointed out the need for leaders in
each class of the alumni to serve as
pivots of organization.  He declared
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V
NANY PUCKSTERS OUT
roR mm team
Under the impetus of enthusiastic co-operation on the part of some forty-odd prospective players, hockey seems destined to come to Canisius at last and to blaze a new trail in the athletic world beneath the Golden Dome. The movement to put the Blue and Gold on the ice map has again been promoted by Bill White, of the Junior Class, after his previous efforts in the past two years met with partial success.
However, whereas those last two attempts achieved only indefinite re¬ sults, present indications, based on the Interest and enthusiasm shown thus far, and the unexpectedly large turn¬ out of players seeking places on the team, point to a definite Canisius entry in intercollegiate hockey com¬ petition.
The main obstacle in the path of this new venture is that of financial support. With the school authorities not in a position to lend the necessary aid, it falls to the team Itself and the committee in charge of its formation to raise the funds required. To ac¬ complish this end two projects arc being undertaken, the first and most Important of which is a variety show, featuring student skits and acts, and followed by a dance. The other means is in the form of a contest to be fea¬ tured in the city high schools.
The revenue gained from these two activities will go toward supplying necessary equipment and renting the Nichols Hockey Rink for both games and'practice, \ Games with outstand¬ ing Westerly New York and Ohio colleges and universities, as well as prominent Canadian sextets are con¬ templated, but this potential schedule, of course, depends on the success of the fund-raising campaigns.
Included in the number of pros¬ pective members of the team who turned out at the initial hockey tneet- (Conlinued on page four)
LIBRARY GUILD TO HEAR PROF. BRADY
Mr. Charles A, Brady, M.A., Assistant Professor of English and History at Canisius College, will ad¬ dress the Library Guild Thursday evening, December 10th, at 8:15 p. m. in the Students' Library. The subject of Mr. IJrady's lecture is "Christmas Books ifor Children."
There will be a display of chil¬ dren's books in the library, prepared especially for the lecture. Mr. Brady recently visited the display of the Public Library in Rochester, and hjis gathered material from numerous other sources.
Mr. Brady received his B.ichclor's degree here at Canisius In '32, and then continued his studies at Harvard University, where he received the de¬ gree of M.nster of Arts in English, While at Canisius he w.ns editor of the Canisius Monthly, and distin¬ guished himself both In poetry and prose. Mr. Brady was appointed to the Canisius Faculty in September, 1935.
The Canisius College Library Guild will sponsor its first Public Lecture In the Ballroom of the Hotel Statler, Sunday afternoon, January 17th. The Rev. Leonard A. Feeney, S. J., Literary Editor of "America," will deliver the lecture on the conser¬ vation of culture.
GLEE CLUB RUNS SKATING PARTY
Tomorrow evening, the Canisius Glee Club will hold its annual skat¬ ing party and dance at the Scott's Roller Rink on Main Street,
Mr. Nelson Kinmartin has been named the general chairman, with the following men as assistants: Mr. Thomas Fleming, in charge of the music; Mr. James Batt, tickets; Messrs, Conroy and Manhardt, door; Mr, O'Brien, publicity, with Messrs. Frank Haydcn, Peter Zanghi, Jack Meyers, John Mattina, and Eugene Rooney.
Mr. Fleming has secured the serv¬ ices of Charles Lavin and his swing band to provide music for the occa-,.
sion.
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