The Griffin: volume 08, issue 11 - Mar. 21, 1941

              Vol. 8, No. II
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CANISIUS COLLEGE, BUFFALO, NEW YORK
March 21, 1941
ational Program Honors Founding Jesuit Order
Canisius College Selected As Center For Gathering Of W. N. Y. Alumni Sunday
Commemorating the four hun¬ dredth anniversary of the foundation of the Society of Jesus, all former students of Jesuit colleges and uni¬ versities living in the Western New York area will gather at Canisius College on Sunday morning, March 23, for a Communion breakfast pro¬ gram. The affair will be part of one of the largest alumni celebrations in the history of the United States,
The Communion Sunday program calls for simultaneous giithering of the Jesuit alumni in all sections of tlie country for Mass and Holy Com¬ munion to be followed by a breakfast. The groups will be addressed by four nationally prominent Jesuit graduates over a country-wide hook-up of Mutual Broadcasting stations from 12 o'clock noon until one o'clock.
The Communion Mass at Canisius will take place at 10 o'clock in the college chapel and will be followed by breakfast in the student cafeteria, ¦ In announcing plans for the meeting Mr. Edward J. Sullivan, '22, presi¬ dent of the Canisius College Alumni Association and chairman of the Western New York Jesuit Alumni Communion Sunday program empha¬ sized that the local celebration will be a gathering of former students of every Jesuit college and university and not merely a meeting of Canisius graduates.
All Colleges Represanfsd
"Alumni of Fordham, George¬ town,. Boston College, Loyola, Lreighton, Marquette, St, Louis, and ail other Jesuit schools of Buffalo and vicinity, are urged to attend the gathering at Canisius," he said, "We want them to join with the hundreds of our own graduates vvho will com¬ memorate the anniversary,"
The national alumni program was hailed by the Very Reverend Francis A. O'Malley, S.J., president of Cani¬ sius, as "probably the greatest single, country-wide alumni program ever presented,"
Many Speakers Listed
The laymen who will address the nation in the broadcast at twelve o'clock Sunday are all graduates of Jesuit colleges. The selections were made by a national committee from a list of alumni submitted by all the' Jesuit colleges in the country.
The first speaker will be the Hon, Pierre Cmbites, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, special lecturer at the Louisiana State University School of Law. Also speaking will be Dr. Attilio H. Giannini of Los Angeles, I vice-president of the Trans-America Corporation and president of the United Artists Motion Pictures Corporation.
Third speaker will be the Hon.
Herbert R, O'Connor, governer of
I the state of Maryland, and alumnus
of Loyola College,   Final speaker is
1 listed   as   William   F.   O'Neil   of
Akron, Ohio, president of the Gen-
I "al Tire and Rubber Company of
Akron.
What To Do On Date Becomes Debate Topic
Following the heated argu¬ ment that featured an open question before last Sunday's Sodality Symposium,, as to the merits "of Father Lord's widely read and widely contested pamphlet "What To Do On A Date", a Canisius team of three sodalists, headed by John T, Naber of the junior arts class, will, in the near future, jour¬ ney to a yet undecided site-of- debate to participate in an open floor discussion with a team from Mount Mercy Training School of Nursing, The topic of the discussion will be the ayes and nays of Father Lord's program of "the date". The entire team has not as yet been announced by the Canisius stu¬ dent counsellor, who applauds the project as "in agreement with Father Lord's aims towards promoting inter-col¬ legiate sociability,"
John Glanville Appointed Editor-in- Chief of Canisius Quarterly In Annual Staff Change
Eight Speakers Quality For Rindeman Oratorical Contest
Alumni College To Hold Final Meeting In Aud On Sunday
Current Problems Threatening American Democracy Is Topic Of Discussion By Round Table
AVhat are the problems that threaten the survival of American democracy? Will that democracy be able to defend itself against new per¬ ils? Can political liberty exist with economic collectivism? These will be some of the pertinent questions for
Canisius Dramatists I Trod Foreign Boards
Embarking on their dramatic ef¬ forts of the year outside the College, several members of the Bards and "Oards Society are collaborating with ^t. Mary's Seminary dramatic group '" rehearsal for the Seminary's pres- jntatioii of "Pride and Prejudice," Under the direction of Margaret %an the play will be placed before 'nc public on April 25.
Many Canisius thespians have been ''ssigned roles for the production. Jo¬ seph Herman fulfills the role of Mr. 'pciham; Paul Juenker, of Mr. "ennett; George Schreiner, of ^"'¦cj'; Peter Murrett, Jr., of Mr. ^f'tis, and Paul Hanley to Mr. "'"Sley. Charles Webb, Harry Mur-
"i^k and Daniel Hourigan complete "ic list.
¦(iiscussioil Whdii' tlit fourth UntlUal Canisius Alumni College presents its final round table session this coming Sunday afternoon, March 23, at three o'clock in the college audi¬ torium.
Round Table Board
Sitting at the round table will be Dr. Charles A. Brady, professor of English; Dr. Paul R. Conroy, pro¬ fessor of history, Mr. Francis J. Mc- Cool, S.J., instructor in English, and Mr. Thomas J. Wade, S.J., professor of Latin and Greek. Rev. John P, O'Sullivan, S,J., Dean or Studies, will preside as chairman of the dis¬ cussion.
During the course of the third ses¬ sion of the alumni college held last Sunday afternoon. Dr. George K. McCabe, associate professor of eco¬ nomics, advocated the introduction of the New York City system of tJix.v tion in Buffalo. "The decay of Buf¬ falo housing due to the accumulated evils of a horse and buggy tax system is hushed up," Dr. McCabe told the audience, "It is notorious in finan¬ cial circles that the insurance com¬ panies have imposed a blockade on Buffalo construction, so that our funds are used to improve cities like New York and Cleveland, These cities have modernized their finances, whereas we have not yet been told that ours are in a state of coll.npse,"
Praises Democracy Predicting that Americans are capable of providing for their own security, the Rev. John L, Shea, S.J., professor of economics declared that "the democracy we shall have will be more truly democratic than anything we've had thus far".
Others who participated in the round table discussion were Edward J. Schmidlein, assistant professor of accounting and Rev. Raymond G. Bosch, professor of Spanish.
Finals Slated For Knights Of Columbus Hall, April 4
Eight students, constituting the cream of the Canisius crop of expon¬ ents of the forensic art, will compete in the annual Prize Oratorical Con¬ test in the Knights of Columbus au¬ ditorium on the evening of April 4. The winner of this competition, a yearly feature sponsored by the Senior Academia, will receive the August Bindeman award at the school's conunencement exercises in June.
Of the record-breaking number of contestants who participated in the initial eliminations last Friday, the following were chosen for the finals: Nino Sciolino and Aiphonse Zielinski of the senior class; Joseph Herman and Paul Juenker of the junior class; Paul Hanley, George Saltarelli and George Schreiner, all sophomores; and Joseph Thomas, a freshman. The Reverend John C, Mullen, S,J,, and Professor Edward F, Barrett, who officiated at the tryouts, expressed their delight at "the unexpectedly great interest manifested by the stu¬ dent body and the heated rivalry that characterized the trials,"
Crowd Increases Because of the high quality of the speakers and the close competition in the eliminations, the number of con¬ testants has this year been increased, ¦ Of the fjve who participated in the
Murrett, Hellerer Win Posts; Associates Also Named
Father McCool Speaks On Literature Of Erin
Catholic Worker Association, Kenmore Confraternity Hear Talks By Quarterly Moderator
In an attempt to raise Irish litera¬ ture to the heights of "world-wide recognition which  it  rightfully de¬ serves",   Mr,   Francis  J.   McCool, S.J.,   moderator   of   the   Canisius Quarterly, has made a recent speak¬ ing tour of the city.   Father McCool stated in a personal interview that "this subject has .always been a most interesting study for me, and I am glad of this opportunity, to give ex¬ pression to my findings." '»sj^The Catholic Worker Group at 110 Church Street heard the first in this series of lectures on March 11, entitledi"Contemporary Irish Litera¬ ture",*   The Confraternity of Chris¬ tian Doctrine of Kenmore was fav¬ ored with Father McCool's second address, on "The Catholic Spirit'in Irish    Literature".    Doctor    Louis Pingitore, of the French Department of Canisius College, is a prominent member of this parents' organization, which  is devoted primarily to  the promotion   of   Catholic   A c t i;' n through study clubs and round table discussions. i
In his last speech. Father McCool
Doctor Conroy Views Effects of "Aid" Bill
DR. PAUL R. CONROY
finals last yeai", James L. Rast, at present a junior, captured first hon¬ ors with his address on "The Neces¬ sity of Religion in Education."
Inspired by the exigencies of cur¬ rent world problems, the speakers in general seem to be concentrating on the war in Europe and its effects on the United States, The Griffin has learned that Joseph Thomas has chosen for his topic, "Munition- Makers as the Cause of Modern Wnr"; George Saltarelli will show that "America Must Be Kept.Out of This War"; while Nino Sciolino proposes to discuss the merits and discrepancies of the Horatian "media via", philosophy,
.  Speakers Repeat
A high degree of oratorical skill is assured for this year's contest by the fact that four of the eight speakers will be giving repeat performances, Joseph Herman, who placed second in last year's competition, will prob- .ibly enter the hall on the night of the fourth an odds-on favorite. How¬ ever, his claim to this distinction, is being seriously disputed by Nino Sciolino, who will make his fourth attempt for the public speaking prize, Paul Juenker, who participated two years ago, and George Schreiner, an¬ other of last year's five contestants.
The board of judges has not yet been announced, but it is expected that it will consist of some of the outstanding public-speaking coaches of the city's high schools.
Father Mullen has announced that Reverend Timothy Coughlin, S,J,, president of Canisius High School, will head the group of three judges.
~3etined what he considernhe true" force of the Catholic influence in the contemporary literature of the Emer¬ ald Isle. He stated that "the Cath¬ olic spirit in a literature does not mean that we must find in it explicit reference to the Church or its doc¬ trines. But there is definitely a Catholic spirit present when the lit¬ erature is in itself the product of a people who tend toward a Catholic culture and who reflect that culture in their general outlook on life."
Old Clofhes Drive To Open March 24
Canisius men will be given an op¬ portunity to aid their less fortunate fellows when the St. Vincent de Paul Society opens its annual old clothes drive on Mondiiy, March 24.
The purpose of the drive is to fur¬ nish needy men and women with the means of presenting a good appear¬ ance at all times. Through neat Jip- parel their chances of securing a posi¬ tion from prospective employers is greatly enhanced.
In addition to all forms of clothing articles of furniture will be more, than welcomed. Contribution cards will be passed around in apologetics cliiss next week. Only those are asked to take cards who feel they have articles of clothing at home which they can no longer use. Stu¬ dents wishing to make donations may place pre-stamped postal cards in the mail informing the main office of the Society's Buffalo Chapter when to call for the contributions.
Probable Effects Of Lend-lease Bill Discussed By IRC
Doctor Conroy Quotes News; Points Out Apparent Intention Of U. S. To Block Early Peace
Baby Griffins Scheduled To Blow Off Journalistic Lid; To Edit Next Issue
"The Probable Effect of the Pass- _.2S1 °li!??.i:i?!l4rL^?se .pill" was the topic discussed at last Wednesday's ^jieeting of the International Relii- tions Club under the leadership of Dr. Paul R. Conroy, faculty advisor of the Club,
Quoting the March 14 issue of the Buffalo Evening Neivs, Dr. Conroy pointed out how an Associated Press despatch stated that Herbert S. Agar, Kentucky editor aiul supporter of the bill, declared that the bill was "a bill to fight an undeclared war agiiinst Germany", and that support¬ ers of the bill who said anything else were "lying".
Quotes Mollis
From the same edition of the Neius an article by Everett R. Hollis, com¬ menting on feeling in Washington, said: "Germany might be too spent to try another .issault should a spring offensive fail, while the British would be too weak in planes, men or other resources to attempt an invasion of the European Continent. Then, it is feared, a stalemate niight .invite pe.u'e discussions".
Dr, Conroy commented that these statements together with the "total victory" speech of the President seem to indicate that the United States is determined lo prevent an early peace, and to demand that the peace must be one of complete subjugation of the Axis powers.
Future Precarious
Dr, Conroy went on to state that the probable effect of the Lend-Lease bill, then, will be the discouragement of any movement toward a negoti¬ ated peace, but pointed out that "to¬ tal victory may mean destruction of European civilization by revolt from within continental Europe or Britain or both, and if such a revolt should occur there is a man waiting in Mos¬ cow to take over."
"Quarterly" To Emerge . . .
Latest word issuing from the dim confines of the Quarterly's fourth floor office reveals that the Canisius literary organ will be on the newsstands on or .about April thirteenth. This issue will be the last published by the old staff, and, accord¬ ing to Chief Editor O'Brien, "Shure, and 'twill be a corker."
Honoring the best Griffin tradi¬ tion, the present editors will step down from their posts and allow the young blood on the staff to have its inning in the publication of the next issue as an exclusive Freshman fea¬ ture.
To facilitate the expression of their latent talent, the first year, members will be exempted from the ordinary formal rules of journalism. Original and unique ideas will be the mode.
At the head of the Freshman sttiff, James Philips is slated for the duties of editor-in-chief. Robert Hellerer, talented   understudy  of   Glenn  A.
Austin, will step into the sports edi¬ torship. The remaining editorial posts will be filled by AVilliam Con¬ way, Charles Eppolito, Dante Mag- gito and Charles Gelia.
Due to the numerical limitations of the new staff, the cooperation of all Freshman writers is requested. Anyone who has his own ideas on tlie subject of editing a newspaper may use the occasion to display his talents.
In the event of Ijick of coopem- tion, the Freshman issue necessarily will be abandoned.
Catholic Charities.. .
Embarking on a new system of soliciting the .annual contri¬ butions from students of Ca¬ m'sius College, the Catholic Charities will distribute post¬ cards on vvhich the pledges arc to be made. The cards will be given out at the beginning of the city-wide appeal, and are to be returned to the Charities Headquarters within a week af¬ ter the distribution.
Retiring Editor O'Brien Lauded For His Efficient Handling Of Literary Journal In Past Year
Yielding to the weight of scholas¬ tic requirements and final compre¬ hensive exams, the staff of seniors which has, during the p.ast yeiir, guided the destinies of the Canisius Quarterly, is relinquishing its duties to a new group of undergraduates. F. Donal O'Brien, former editor-in- chief, passes on his post to John J. Glanville, well-known sophomore arts student, whose contributions have fea¬ tured the Quarterly in all of the last six issues.
Peter J. Murrett, Jr., appointed new business manager, has already begun working diligently in handling ' the .advertisements for the next is¬ sue. Robert Hellerer, a freshman, will act in the capacity of circulation manager. Associate editors are Paul Juenker, James Rast, and Eugene Kosoriz, juniors; Paul Hanley, John Kennedy, and George Schreiner, so¬ phomores ; Charles Gelia, and James Phillips, freshmen.
O'Brien Competent Mr. O'Brien deserves much praise for his competent handling of  the Quarterly and the many definite ad¬ vances it h.as made under his leader¬ ship. Taking over the guidance of a staff left disorganized by the unex¬ pected retireiKflnt-of its former, editor;, Fred Keller, he has succeeded in hav-Jj ing all of this year's issues thus far*^ published on schedule.    Despite his oflicial retirement, he will continue to write the column, Just Talk, for the remainder of the semester.
The new staff has announced that there will be no radical change in the Quarterly's policies, but certain fea¬ tures which have heretofore been slightly neglected will receive riiore emphasis. A more varied fare of subject matter will be striven for, and a greater amount of local adver¬ tising will be sought, It is expected that each issue will contain at le.ast four especially excellent short sto¬ ries, and less space will be given to "heavy" material.
Open Competition The Quarterly \vill continue to be written not by the staff .alone, but will be open to contributions from all students. In expressing the jour¬ nal's desire to co-operate with the school's other organizations, the mod¬ erator pointed out recently that "The Quarterly is not an extra-curricular activity which is in competition with othcr.s. It intends rather to give per- jiianent and widespread expression to ' the interests and ideas of .any and all individuals and organizations at Ca¬ nisius."
Freshmen Sodalists Teach at St. Francis
The Freshmen's Sodality has ex¬ tended its field of .activities recently to include the teaching of catechism to the lower grades of the public schools at St, Francis of Assisi Church. This is in accordance with the new program in the public school, system whereby the students of the public schools arc to be dismissed earlier so tliat they may attend re-^^; liglous instructions.
Sodalist members James Browne, George Brennan, Bob Hellerer, Bob Jack, Jim Kenneally, and Bill Hall teach on Mondays. Other members Don Colgrave, Bob Leary, Bill Cul¬ len, and James Shanahan teach on Fridays.
Father Cunningham stated that there is no immediate need for more instructors. However, if .anyone is interested in doing this work, he is asked to get in touch with the sodal¬ ity moderator.
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