The Griffin: volume 05, issue 12 - Mar. 18, 1938

              Senior Retreat
March 30 - April 2
Football Schedule
(Page 3)
VoL V, No. 12
CANISIUS COLLEGE, BUFFALO, NEW YORK
.March 18, 1938
Griff Grid Schedule Lists New Opponents
MANHATTAN, CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, COME TO BUFFALO; FOUR GAMES IN CIVIC STADIUM NEXT FALL
Headed by the famed and fortuned Kelly-green of Manhattan's Jaspers, the colors of seven gridiron opponents will be furled in Buffalo's autumnal winds according to the 1938 Canisius football schedule released today by rlie athletic department.
'Fhe Griffin grid menu has Hiker Joy's men down for an eight course meal over the season's stretch, with a po.ssible ninth dish being .added in the face of an unexpected early season open date. 'Fhe Griffins will find them¬ selves t.aking to the road but once, the Blue and Gold being carded for a game with St. Joseph's College in Philadelphia on October 16. Featured on the list of home attractions—In addition to the regular Little 'Fhree bouts—will be the Canlsius-Manhattan encounter In Civic Stadium on October 29. This game, incidentally, will be the Griffs' only Saturday engagement.
Tv/o New Foes
The meetings with St. Joe's and Manhattan will bring the Joy-men up against their only new 1938 faces, six of last year's opponents being re¬ tained.
Of the home games, four have definitely been scheduled for Civic Stadium. These include the clashes with Catholic U., Manh.attan, St. Hona, and Ni.agara. Arrangements for the remaining three have not as yi't been completed. However, St. Vincent's and Mt. St. Mary's will probably be Villa attractions, with the game with St. 'Fhomas being a fifth Stadium possibility.
Open With Cardinals
The Griffs will open, .as they did last year, with the  Cardinals from
PIGSKIN SCHEDULE [Continued on page 3, col. 2)
Orators Talk At K. C Hall
Timely Topics Are Discussed at Bindeman Prize Medal Contest
Glee Club Will Sing In Radio Concerl Sunday
Simd.ay evening as 6:00, the Canisius Glee Club will be featured ill a half-hour radio program over Station WGR. The broadcast Is a commercial one, sponsored by the ^Vestern Savings Bank.
This program will mark the third appearance of the College glcesters on the Western Choral Concert, a weekly radio presentation, within the past two years. 'Fhe first was made (hiring the Christmas holld.ays a year ago. A few months ago, the choris¬ ters pl.ayed a return engagement on the popular program.
Varied  Program
With Mr. AVilliam H. Davenport wielding the baton, the Glee Club will present a varied .scries of num¬ bers. Among them will be included "Captain Mac," "Come to the Fair," "Give a Man a Hor.se lie Can Ride," "Tlu! Bulldog on the Bank," and "Shoit'ning Bread."
Intensive rehearsals are being con¬ ducted every week, and often twice il week, in preparation for the pros¬ pective spring trip to be taken by the Canisius singers. Murray Conroy Is active, arranging the details which must be attended to In connection "¦ith the tour.
H. Buswell Roberts, a senior, won the A. Hart Bindeman medal for oratory at the annual oratorical con¬ test held Wednesday evening in the K. of C. auditorium. Nino R. Scio¬ lino, '41, and George W, Foley, '41, received honor.able mentions.
'Fhe six contestants in the annual tilt for the Bindeman Medal of oratory were: George W. Folej', '41, Nino A. Sciolino, '41, H. Buswell Roberts, '38, J<ames M. Lanz, '38, .Milton J. Lawandus, '38, and Nor¬ bert M. Phillipps, '38.
Speaks on Social Evil In his oration, "Behold Thy Brother," George Foley painted a graphic picture of the plight of the share-croppers In the South. These poor Southern whites, he pointed out, eke out a miser.able existence, living from hand to mouth, often not even knowing where the next meal Is com¬ ing from. "Are we going to stand by and calmly behold our brothers sink to the depths of degredatlon?" asked Mr. Foley.
Mr. Sciolino took for his topic, ".'\inerlcanlsm," and laid down what he felt are the precepts for the true American patriot. He held no brief for the "jingolst," but held up for praise the .scn.sible, internationally- minded citizen. 'Fhe papal encycli¬ cals, in relation to modern industrial problems, were the subject of H. Bus- well Robert's speech, entitled "While
Men   Seek  ."     If  men  would
only listen to the words of wisdom contained in these masterpieces of logic, asserted Mr. Roberts, much of the present-day strife between capital and labor would be eliminated.
Supremacy of Spiritual
"Caesarism and Christianity," the title of the speech delivered by Mr. Lanz, dealt with the relation of Church and State. "If the kingdom of Christ is to be a world-wide so¬ ciety, it can neither be Identified with
ORATORICAL CONTEST {Continued on page 4, col. 2)
Advanced Math Graph Charts Featured In Lihrary Display
A display of advanced mathematics k'i:ipli charts has been in progress in the library for the past week. It Is tlie first time that any displayisof this science has been made upon thi- bul¬ letin board In the stutlent: j-eading room. ..;,: ¦''' .I?-
The first systeiiif}%ha?ts presented « comparison of Go-dhlin.atlon Papers \vheieas the other charts presented an application of these basic forms. 'Fhe three common types of laws were itpplied to Chemistry, Astronomy, Medicine, and Statistics. The first foiiiis demonstrated the speed of (•¦hemlcar reactions. 'Fhe second pre¬ sented the path of the moon and dates "f eclipses. 'Fhe medical charts 'lenioiistrated the size of Avouiids^ at various times after treatment whereas tlie final set of forms showed the eomparatlTe registration at Canisius '"!• the past thirty years.
'Fhe demonstration presented the iiitracacies of mathematical graph work In an interesting manner and classed mathematics' as an art. 'Fhose contributing under the direction of Mr. Mc'Figue were: Statistics, Peter Jack.son, Edward Palka, John Casey; Chemistry, Sigmund Kasuba, Vincent Paris, Robert Kendall; Astronomy, Fdward Lang; Mathematics, Jo.seph Herman, Marcellus AViedenbeck, Bruno Zwolinski; and In Mediclncj Leonard Kulpinski, Don.ald Voisinct, and David Revinson.
IN MEMORIAM
'Fhe Faculty and Student Body offer their sincere condo¬ lences to William B. Summers '40 In Ills recent bereavement.
Possibly for the first time in the history of College dramatics In the country, an inter-class one act play contest was presented over the radio during the past week when the Bards and Boards aired four original playlets written by students. Above is pictured the cast of the senior play, "None So Blind," during the broadcast. Left to right, Joseph Maxwell, Joseph Del Nero, John Kelleher, Buswell Roberts, Murray Conroy, Toby Enright, John Demerle, Ronald Dunlavey, and Anthony Di Rosa.
Fr. LeBuffe Will Conduct Conferences
Rev. Francis P. LeBuffe, S. J., a,ssocIate editor of the Catholic weekly, America, will conduct the annual retreat especially for the Seniors. 'Fhe Retreat will open with Mass at 8.45, AVednesday morning, March 30, and close Saturd.ay, April 2.
Father LeBuffe has led an active career as professor of ethics and sociology, wi'ijer, author, .and lec¬ turer. He Is known as the author of many spiritual books, among which his series, "My Changeless Friend," h.as a circulation mounting into the thousands. He Is well known in the locality as the E.astern Director of Student Sodalities. He h.as appeared at the monster Student Sod.ality rallies in Buffalo for the last six years.
Ignatian Exercises 'Fhe retreat instructions are b.ascd upon the rightly renowned Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola. The aim of the days of retreat Is to help the student "to conquer self and regu¬ late his life," in accordance with the dictates of reason and faith. Briefly, the retreatant Is made to realize the purpose of living and the proper means he has at his disposal to attain that objective. After considering the fundamental principles, emph.asis is pl.accd on the motivating Influence of the example of Christ.
On Saturday morning, all the re¬ treatants will receive Holy Com¬ munion at the 9:00 A. M. Mass. After the Mass, the Papal Blessing v.'ill be given.
Retreat Schedule ICvery day of the Retreat will open with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
SENIOR RETREAT {Continued on page 4, col. 2)
Collegians To Take To Road
Last Sunday afternoon, 1,200 stu¬ dents of the Catholic schools of the \Vestern New York, Erie, and Ontario Student Sodality Conference crowded the Hotel Statler Ballroom for the presentation of the eighth annual Catholic Collegiate Sympo- .sium. At 3:00 P. M., NcLson J. Kinmartin, vice-prefect of the Cani¬ sius Sodality, and chairman of the meeting, opened the discussion and introduced the speakers. Timely Topic
'Fhe title, "The Supremacy of the Spiritu.al," presented the timely and interesting topic of the Church and State for discussion by the collegians. They proved that present day reli¬ gious strife in such countries as Mexico, Spain, Germany, and Russia has been the cause of considerable dis¬ pute throughout the whole world on
Fr. Cohausz Well Known In Buffalo, Dies
'Fhe Rev. Bernard C. Cohausz, S.J., Spiritual Director of the College community, died In St. Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie, last Sunday afternoon, at the .age of sixty-nine. Fr. Cohausz had been intimately con¬ nected with Canisius College and other Jesuit institutions in Buffalo for the past forty-three years. Due to a .serious diabetic condition which failed to respond to medical trent- ment, Fr. Cohausz was removed last February to St. Andrew-on-Hudson, near Poughkeepsie, the novlate of the Jesuit Order, so that he might be given special care In the Infirmary. He was buried in the private ceme¬ tery at St. Andrew's Wednesday morning, after the simple funeral services of the Order.
Came Here in 1894 'Fhis well-known and well-loved Jesuit first came to Canisius in Au¬ gust, 1894, to teach mathematics, re¬ ligion and German. 'Fhat was In the twenty-fourth year after the founding of the College which Av.as located In the Canisius High School Building on "Washington Street.
When Fr. Cohausz came to Cani¬ sius the local Jesuits belonged to the German Province of the United States, taken over from the New York Province In 1860 by the Ger¬ man Jesuits. 'Fhe German Province maintained its work In Buffalo until September 1907, when the Mary¬ land-New York Province was once more in a position to resume the work. Born in Germany Father Cohausz was born In Nord- walde, AVcstphalla, Germany. 'J'hc College "Paulinum" In Munster gr.adiiated   him,   listing   him • In   its
Sophomores Plan Annual Easter Monday Ball
HAYDEN   APPOINTED   CHAIRMAN;    STATLER   BALLROOM CHOSEN FOR POST-LENTEN DANCE, APRIL 18
Frank Haytlcn has been named General Chairman of the Annual Sopho¬ more Ball, .scheduled for the Hotel Statler Ballroom, April 18, it wa? aimounced this morning.
Assisting him, as head chairmen of the various committees, arc Robert Sullivan of the 'Ticket Committee,  Edmund Kelly of the  Publicity Com¬ mittee, John  Murphy of  the   Door Committee,   Charles  Butchart  of  the Decoration Committee, and John Scholl of the b'lom' Committee. Name Bands Considered
Aiding these chairmen are Louis O'Brien, who shares the chairnianship of the 'Picket group, Henry Romanowski and Anthony Ipolito, acting on the Publicity, Melvin Rusnaj and AVilliam Chappie, on the Door Com¬ mitte, Leo Initia and h^ranklln Hyatt who will assist with the decorations, and AVilliam 'Fefft, who will act on the Floor Committee
Many bands, local and nation¬ wide, arc being considered, but the most probable choice Is that of Marty Lake, noted NBC orchestra leader, who won national recognition last summer at the Cleveland Exposition.
Expect Record Throng
"'Fo encourage the ticket s.ale," Mr. Hayden announced, "we arc offering a free ticket for every eight sold."
'Fhe price per ducat is two dollars at the door, one seventy-five other¬ wise  Dress is Informal.
A record throng is expected to attend the affair, which climaxes the Sophomore social season, and Is the first major dance of the College fol¬ lowing the Lenten season.
FR. COHAUSZ DIES (Continued on page 4, col. 1)
Si. V. de Paul Holds Breakfasi
Two Debaters To Make Trip
Dunlavey,  Roberts Chosen  from Large Field in Tryouts
SYMPOSIUM TRIP {Continued on page 4, col, 4)
On Sunday, March 13, the St. Vincent de Paul Society held its second Mass and Breakfast of the year for members of the organization. George Quinlan was chairman In charge of all arrangements for this affair. Mass was held at 9.15 in the Chapel of St. Michael's Church. After this, the members adjourned to the dining room of the Hotel Lafay¬ ette, where breakfast was served at 10:00. 'Fhen in a private room of the hotel a discussion was held in con¬ nection with the difficulties encoun¬ tered in the teaching activities of the society and the best means of com¬ bating these.
Catechism Revision
Isithcr Clayton J. Murray, S.J., moderator of the society, emphasized the Inadcciuacy of the catechism now used and the pressing need for re¬
in the try-outs held 'Fhursday eve¬ ning, March 10, selections were made of the debate team which will make the trip to New York, to meet several of the metropolitan forensic groups. 'Fhe two debaters who will make the trip are H. Buswell Roberts and Ronald J. Dunlavey.
'Fhe party for the trip will also include Debate Manager John A. Frauenheim, Father Cool.ahan, mod¬ erator of the Senior Debating So¬ ciety, and Prof. Edward F. Barrett, coach of debate. 'Fhey will entrain from Buffalo on Sund.ay morning, April 10, and stop at St. Peter's College, Jersey City, for a debate that evening. On 'Fucsday afternoon, April 12, there will be a debate with St. John's Univcislty of Brooklyn. 'Fhe final debate of the road trip will be with St. Joseph's College In Phila¬ delphia, the following day.
Uphold Affirmative In all three debates, the Canisius team will uphold the aflirmative of the proposition: Resolved, that the National Labor Relations Board should be empowered to enforce arbi¬ tration ill all Industrial disputes.
Among those who tried out for positions on the team for the trip arc: James Lanz, Ronald Dunlavey, II. Buswell Roberts, Albert J. I'itz- gibbons, Harry Dunlap, Milton Lawandus, Norbert Phillips, Paul Duffner. The three judges, priests of the College faculty, chose respec¬ tively, James Lanz, Ronald Dunlavey, and H. Buswell Roberts, the latter as alternate Air. Lanz, due to his work with the Collegi.ate Sym|)osium, w.as forced to withdraw from the road team, and Mr. Roberts will make the trip.
Niagara Wins The debate team of Harry Dunlap and Paul l^uffner was defeated in a clash with the Niagara University Debaters, held in the latter's strong¬ hold. Last Friday, March 11. The National Labor Board furnl.shed the topic for the discussion.
Foreign Affairs Group Will Hear Faiher R. Grady
Father Richard Grady, Dean of the College, will address the regular weekly meeting of the Foreign Affairs Club, to beheld in the Library, Mon¬ d.iy evening, March 21, .at eight o'clock. E'ollowing his address, a dis¬ cussion on the current Austrian crisis and its implications in world affairs will be held.
Dr. P.aiil Conroy, head of the history department and moderator of the foreign affairs group, will intro¬ duce the subject by briefly sketching the background of the tension. 'J'hc lloor will then he thrown open for discussion, with all present Invited to express their views and address (pics- tioiis to the v.arioiis speakers.
Momentous Situation 'Fhe Austrian situation Is an Issue with momentous implications for all p.iities involved. Internally, there Is the (luestion of religion and the policy the Nazi regime will adopt In rela¬ tion to the Catholics and Jews. !'".>.¦- tern.ally, there Is the question as to just how the Nazi "coup" will affect the peace of Europe. 'Fherc Is the very real danger that the "status quo" will be destroyed and the issue of war will again bccoiiic Imminent. 'Flic meeting will be open to the public.
Alutnni Colleye Lectiwes To Be Concluded With Clinic
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL MEETS {Continued on page 4, col, 3)
AVith but two more Sundays re¬ maining in this year's lecture series the Canisius Alumni College draws to a spectacularly successful conclu¬ sion. Mr. Joseph P. Desmond, direc¬ tor of the program, announces that an average of 950 persons have at¬ tended each Sunday, and that these persons, ciiually divided between alumni and their guests, have at¬ tended the various lectures In equal proportions.
Singularly Successful According to comparison with records of similar colleges conducted by other schools, the director states the Canisius attempt has been as suc¬ cessful, if not the most successful of any. 'Fhe popularity of the lectures can be laid to several reasons; the greater variety of courses offered, with a greater number of speakers,
and also, the Large number of local alumni.
Father Rooney Pleased Rev. Edward B. Rooney, S.J., Pre¬ fect General of Studies In American Jesuit Colleges, now visiting the Col¬ lege, remarked that he w.as specially impressed with the scojic and response to the Aluninl College. In connec¬ tion with the lectures to be given this Sund.ay, It should be noted that dates for those In the Social Security and Chemistry groups have been iiiter- clianged with last week's.
Changes iiy Program For this Sunday, Mr. G. M. S. Guy, of the Division of Placement and Unemployment, will lecture on Unemployment Iiistir.aiicc, while in the Chemistry division. Dr. Crowdle
ALUMNI COLLEGE {Coutiuued on page 4, col, 1')