The Griffin: volume 06, issue 13 - Apr. 28, 1939

              MOVING-UP DAY; MAY 19
Joint Concert Scitsduled For Su^dayr May 7
Canisius Gleemen To S'ng With
Nazareth  Girls  At   Knights
of Columbus Auditorium
A wefk from next Sunday, May 7 the Canisius Glee Club will join with tli-.- girls' glee club of Nazareth Collegi' of Rochester to present their aiiiuiai joint concert In this city at ihe Knights of  Columbus  Audlto-
The program will get under way at 8 o'clock and will feature selec¬ tions by each of the choral groups .and two numbers sung by ttie com¬ bined glee clubs. Last year a similar recital was held In Rochester and drew a large audience.
The Nazareth Glee Club, directed by .Mr. LeRoy Morlock, will sing the following numbers: "Now Is the Month of Maying",—Morley; "Sleep Gentle Lady",—Bishop; "My John¬ ny AVas a Shoemaker",—^Taylor; "j(lyl"^_Forsyth; "The Arkansaw Traveler" — American Folk Song. Miss Helen Collins will sing the solo, "11 llacio", accompanied by Miss Peggy Meyer. Novelty selections will be presented by Misses Ellnore Asay, Emily Sheehan, and Jeannlne Le Conite.
Canisius Program
Among the selections to be sung by the Canisius group, under the direc¬ tion of .Mr. William H. Davenport, are Included "Brown October Ale", "The Green Eyed Dragon", "Deep River", "Beautiful Dreamer", "Dad-
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' p\)Ow" and "Funlcu^-Fuiiicula". Vhe two clubs will join in singing "Landsighting" and "In Old Ma¬ drid".
Before the concert, the Canisians will play hosts to the Nazareth sing¬ ers at a dinner to be given at the Knights of Columbus. The executive committee In charge of the arrange¬ ments for the May 7 affair com¬ prises James H. Batt, tickets; John Meyers, John Hausle and George Manhardt, who have charge of the luncheon to follow the concert; Wil¬ liam Tesseyman and Robert Miller, publicity. The floor committee con¬ sists of John Rose, chairman, assisted by Leo Walfrand, William H.iese, Raymond Nawirkl, Earl Webb. Tickets for the concert may be se¬ cured from any member of the glee club.
Sang in Erie
Miss Jacqueline Armstrong is pres¬ ident of the Nazareth Glee Club. Miss Cloe Maguire Is secretary-treas¬ urer and Miss Rosemary Schamine is accompanist.
Last Sunday, the Canisius Glee Club traveled to Erie, Pa., where they presented a concert at Mercy- burst College in conjunction with the girls' glee club from Mercyhurst.
No Social Event This Year, Frosh Announce
Due to the lack of sufficient time and to the crowded state of the social c.ilendar at the College this year, the Freshman Class will not hold its annual social event in the Spring, the Burke Twins, co-presidents of the class, announced last week.
Studenis To Give Daily May Talks
Speakers   Named  For  Series  In
Honor of Blessed
Mother
The complete list of student speak¬ ers for the annual series of May Talb sponsored by the Sodality, was announced today by Nelson J. Kinmartin, pre¬ fect.
Each of the talks will be held at the shrine of the Blessed Mother In the first floor corri¬ dor at 10:30 A. M. each class day.
"Mary, Patroness of Youth", Nelson J. Kinmartin; "Mary, Queen of Peace", James E.
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Charles A. Suchan, Jr.; "Mother of
Divine   Grace",   John   S.   Murphy;
"Virgin Most Powerful", Charles J.
Mathews; "Mary, Seat of Wisdom",
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Week of May 8: "Mary, Refuge of Sinners", William F. Tesseyman; "Mary, Comforter of the Afflicted", Ernest P. Attea; "Mary Help of Christians", John J. Murphy; "Mary Queen of Martyrs", Joseph F. Cut¬ rona; "Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary", Gerard A. Relmondo; "Mary Cause of Our Joy", Clifford J. Brady.
Week of May 15: "Virgin Most Merciful", Edmund J. Kelly; "Mary Most Pure", John M. Phelps; "Mother of Good Counsel", Paul H. Vanderbles; "Holy Mary", Roger B. Dooley.
Nelson  Kinmartin Week of May 1;
Hold Field Night
Last Thursday evening, in con¬ junction with eight other local Cam¬ era Clubs, the Canisius College Camera Club sponsored a Field Night for amateur photographers .at the Buffalo Museum of Science, in Humboldt Park. Many of the mem¬ bers attended and photographed those exhibits which struck their fancy.
Next Thursday at 12:30, there will be a meeting of the Camera men In Room 5. All Interested are asked to attend.
^ewly-Fonned Editors^ Club Celebrates At First Banquet
The walls of the Casa Lorenzo '^'-¦'loed to the strains of "Auld Lang Syic" Tuesday evening, April 18, when the newly formed Editors' ^'ub, honorary journalism society of Canisius, held its first banquet of the year.
Unanimously acclaimed President wasl5enjamin F. Werth, '37, who re¬ galed the members with numerous ¦Tiiccdotes from his college career. I^^vey J. Stapleton, '38, who organ- 'zed the Club, was named Vice-Presi- <J'=nt, and Edmund J. Kelly, '40, was "i'lned Secretary-Treasurer and Un- ' "graduate Representative. . Organized to promote interest in journalism at the College and to unite representatives from the various
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^f-'iffs of The Griffin after their Efaduatlon, the Club Is the first of its '*^'"<1 in the history of the school. Each ywrthe Editor of The Griffin Is ad- 'n'ttcd to the roster ex officio, and one °'"<:r member who has distinguished
himself over the period of one year's service on the staff. "Loyalty, unsel¬ fishness, ability and personality are the requisites for admission, Mr. Stapleton said.
The club will hold two banquets annually. In April and November, at which time the business meetings will be held and new members welcomed.
Also charter members of TEC arc these staff men of the 1936-37 Grif¬ fin: Clayton J. Barth, Thomas P. Marriott, Joseph M. Del Nero, Rich¬ ard P. Fahey, James H. Batt, Wil¬ liam J. Wahl, Francis X. Ball, Charles J. Mathews, Joseph L. Max¬ well, Richard J. Stedler, Michael J. Meiiza and Michael B. Glan-Fran- chcsi.
'Griffin" Staff to Meet
The last assignment meeting for the year vvill be held in the Sodality office Friday, May 12, at 12:30.
Xriffin' Given All-American Honor Rating
Paper Takes Highest Honors For
First Time In Contest Of
Press Association
The Griffin, Canisius College bi¬ weekly campus newspaper, was awarded an All American Honor Rating for the year 1938-39 by the Associated Collegiate Press of the United States, it was announced this week by Edmund J. Kelly, student editor.
Mr. Kelly received word of the award from the Collegiate Press As¬ sociation office in Minneapolis. The distinction Is the highest that can be accorded a college paper. It Is the first time that The Griffin has been given this rating. Last year Th^ Griffin won a First Class Honor rating, and the year previous a Second Class Honor rating.
The Canisius paper scored 780 points out of a possible 1000. A score of 725 or over entitles a publication to All American Honors.
Approximately 453 college and uni¬ versity newspapers were entered in the Collegiate Press competition. The Griffin was one of the three college papers In the United States to gain All American honors In the bi-weekly division.
The editorial page, the make-up of the paper, its balance and printing were all considered superior by Col¬ legiate Press critics. Also commended \yere the paper's coverage of news sources, its sports p'agerTfs'Qrrginality and vitality, and use of feature stories.
As a winner of highest honors in the collegiate journalistic field. The Griffin will gain national recognition as a student publication. Testimonials and the official All American certifi¬ cate are being forwarded to Canisius by the Collegiate Press office.
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New **Quarferly Oul On May 10
The Summer Issue of the Canisius Quarterly will be published on May 10, according to an announcement made today by Mr. James E. Ken¬ ney, Editor-in-Chief.
This, the last issue of the year 1938-39, is expected to be a fitting successor to the first three highly- praised numbers. The policies of the staff this year have met with much success and have received much com¬ mendation. Editors of national mag¬ azines have extended their approb.v tion to the Quarterly and the work contained therein.
Two Plays Included
Included In this issue will be an article on the Spanish war, by John S. Murphy; two plays, "All Apples Have Cores," by Frederick Keller, and "The Invisible Solution," by Mr. Kenney; several stories, notably ones by Roger B. Dooley and Robert S. Kaszubowski; "Adventure In Hypoc¬ risy," by Mr. Murphy; an article on the Oneida Community, by Charles Butchart; numerous poems; and, as a special feature, excerpts from a Roman diary kept by Mr. John J. Neylon, '38, who Is now studying at the North Amerlcal College In Rome.
To See Movie
Last Wednesday evening the New Chemistry Club heard a paper on "The Soilless Growth of Plants," de¬ livered by Robert Moyce, a Fresh¬ man. Plants grown successfully in nutrient solutions were exhibited.
Wednesday evening, May 3, at 8 o'clock, the club will show movies, supplied by the Carborundum Com¬ pany of Niagara Falls.- All interested are invited to attend.
To Award Medal to Foley At Graduation Exercises
The August Hart Binde¬ man medal for oratory which was awarded to George W. Foley, '41, as a result of the an¬ nual contest held April 17, will be awarded at the annual Grad¬ uation Exercises, Sunday, June
^ Mr. Foley's topic was "The ^^vo Cities."
Azuwur' To Appear OnMoving-Up Day
148 Page Annual Places Emphasis
On Photography,
Says Suchan
Moving Up Day will be the date for the appearance of the Azuwur, says Editor Charles A. Suchan. Priced at five dol¬ lars, the one hun¬ dred and forty- eight page year book will be hand¬ somely bound in Spanish grain leather. Following the modern trend, increased emphasis will be placed on the photographic side of the" publica¬ tion. In addition to numerous views of the College, there will be ten pages of snapshots. For the first time these %vill be cor¬ related with the organization pic- -<t»~^es;v-icr"tlv.>*'"bDt'!:rrf^rtjiiil-<i.-.df.ir.-. formal scenes of activities will be grouped according to type.
The sports section, which will be of particular Interest to underclass¬ men. Is under the management of Richard and Robert Stedler. Circu¬ lation Editors John Gibbons and Ger¬ ard Relmondo, both of Senior Busi¬ ness, may be contacted by those' de¬ siring to purchase copies.
Charles Suchan
Annual Debate Held Lasf: Nighi
The annual debate for the Lawrence J. Collins Memorial Award was held last evening In the college gymnasium. The question for debate was, Resolved, That the United States should cease to use public funds for the purpose of stimulating business. The affirma¬ tive was upheld by Paul G. Duffner, '39, and Seymore Zimbel, '40, James E. Kenney, '39, and George W. Foley, '41, defended the negative side of the resolution.
Fahey Is Chairman
Richard P. Fahey, '40, acted as chairman. Results of the debate were not known at the time of writ¬ ing.
The prize debate is a feature of the annual forensic season, and climaxes the undergraduate debating activities for the year. As is usual, $50 was awarded to the winning team.
Hear Schubert
Last Thursday the members of the Strohaver Science Club heard C. F. Schubert, President of the College Camera Club, in an interesting lec¬ ture on "Photography and Photo¬ graphic Development." The science and technique and chemistry of pho¬ tography were briefly explained, and during the lecture a roll of films was developed to demonstrate the simple process.
Members of the Club who wish to become Fellows are asked to submit their marks in science subjects to Bruno Zwolinski. Only Fellows arc eligible to vote in the elections and to direct the Club's activities.
Yesterday the organization made a trip through the Huntley plant of the Buffalo Niagara Electric Company.
luniors Plan Parade For Moving-Up Day
LUNCHEON, VARSITY SCRIMMAGE IN STADIUM ALSO TO HIGHLIGHT GALA PROGRAM, FRIDAY, MAY  19
The Junior Class Is going ahead with preparations for a gala Moving Up Day program on Friday, May 19, William E. Kelsey, President of the chnss, stated today. The annual celebration will get underway at 9 o'clock with a Mass in the college stadium or St. Vincent's Church.
Elections for the various cl.ass and organization offices will take place following the Mass, beginning .about 10 o'clock.   A Moving Up D.ay parade
is scheduled to take place at 11 ;30
Academia Closes Undefeated Year
Decision Over Misericordia Ends
Record   Debate
Season
By JAMES E. KENNEY
Climaxing their most successful intercollegiate season In many years, the Academia debaters of Canisius won a 2-1 decision over Misericordia College in the gymnasium last Sat¬ urday night. Misericordia w.is rep¬ resented by Miss Polly Tccklenburg and Miss Mary McCole. Mr. Harry A. Dunlap and Mr. Albert J. FItzgibbons, Jr., spoke for Canisius. The debate was on the PI Kappa pump-priming question.
Undefeated Season
The Academia is undefeated this year, having met such distinguished opponents as the University of Day¬ ton, Niagara U., the U. of Vermont, the U. of Western Ontario, Loyola College (Baltimore), St. Joseph's (Philadelphia), and John Carroll University (Cleveland).
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James E. Kenney and Seymore jZIm- bel returned from the Western trip last week. Earlier in the month a Southern trip was made by Messrs. Dunlap and Fitzgibbons.
Finishes 10th Year
Mr. Edward F. Barrett, Jr., is rounding out his tenth year as Faculty Advisor of the Academia, one of the oldest organizations of the College, having been in existence since 1885.
Next Monday an Intra-society de¬ bate will be held on the question. Resolved, That the U. S. should freely ship munitions to England and France. Joseph Abraham and Steven Przylucki will uphold .ifl^rmative; Nino Sciolino Joseph Ciccarelli will defend negative.
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Senior Club To Meet
The Senior Philosophy club will hold Its final meeting of the year May 11 at 11:35 A. M. There will be talks by John S. Murphy and Harry A. Dunlap followed by a gen¬ eral discussion under the direction of Fathers Beglan and Bosch.
o clock. The procession, consisting of decorated automobiles and trucks, will line up on Hughes avenue. It will proceed down Main street to Court, west on Court to Delaware, north on Delaware to Delavan, east on Delavan to Jefferson and back to the College.
Science Men Named The Junior Science Class Is in charge of the morning activities. Frank Hayden is chairman, assisted by Joseph Talty, Joseph Carr, Wil¬ liam Irwin, Richard Shuman and Francis Clancy.
At   1   o'clock,   luncheon   will   be served in the cafeteria, at which guest speakers will entertain.   The feature of the afternoon program will be a formal scrimmage between two Var¬ sity   squads.   The   Junior   Business Class Is In charge of the athletic pro¬ gram.   Charles Butchart Is chairman, assisted by George Keim, Joseph Cap¬ pola,    Paul    Lenahan,    Charles Mathews,  Leo  Futia, John  Baker, Jo.scpn  Ciccarcii'i, Joseph  Brunskole, AViJliam   Harnick,   John   Cass   and Daniel Kennedy.   The contest In the Villa will begin at 3 o'clock and will mark the close .pf^thedav'sACtjyities .
at the College.
Social In Evening
The Junior Arts Class Is In charge of a Closed Junior social, which will take place In the evening, 'llie com¬ mittee is headed by Richard Fahey, assisted by James Healy, Gaspar J. Callandra, Edmund Kelly, Frederick McCarthy and Robert Miller.
Mathews To Speak
The Annual Commencement Exer¬ cises of the College have been sched¬ uled for the 174th Regiment Armory on Sunday afternoon, June 11. Hon. John A. Mathews, Judge of the Chancery Court of the State of New Jersey, will deliver the address to the graduates.
His Excellency, Most Rev. John A. Duffy, D.D., Bishop of Buffalo, will preside at the ceremonies. Rev. Francis A. O'Malley, S.J., President of the College, will confer approxi¬ mately 135 bachelor degrees to mem¬ bers of the graduating class.
Rev. Vincent dc Paul Hayes will deliver the baccalaureate sermon to the graduates on the preceding day, June 10, in St. Vincent's Church.
Hr. Pratt To Address I.R.C.s Of Canisius, 17. II., Teachers
Dr. Julius W. Pratt, Chairman of the Department of History and Gov¬ ernment at the University of Buf¬ falo, will address the International Relations Clubs of Canisius, State Teachers College and the U. of B. at a joint meeting to be held tomorrow, April 29, at 2:30, in the Alumnae Room.
The talk will be  followed by a
Parents Will Meet
At the regular meeting of the Par¬ ents Association, Friday evening. May 5, officers for the coming year will be elected. The nominating com¬ mittee has already been named. Re¬ sults of the card party will be an¬ nounced. In addition. Father O'Sul¬ Iivan, assistant Dean, will explain the quality point system of credits, es¬ pecially for the benefit of the parents of freshmen and sophomores. As usual, cards and refreshments will follow the meeting.
general floor discussion and a lunch¬ eon. This gathering is in the nature of a return invitation to U. of B. and State Teachers, who previously in¬ vited Canisius to a similar meeting at their respective institutions.
Arrangements were made by a Special Committee headed by John M. Phelps, Chairma:i, who w.is as¬ sisted hy George W. Foley, Paul G. Duffner, Thomas L, Burns and Thomas J. Lohan.
The last regular meeting of the I. R. C. will take place on Thursday, May 4, at 2:00 p. ni. In Room 4. Nonilnatloris will be In order for the offices of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer for the scholastic year 1939-'40. Elections will be held on Moving-Up Day.
Arrangements are being made for a final I. R. C. banquet of the year to be held in the latter part of May. A well-lcnown authority on contem¬ porary international relations will be the guest speaker.