PROGRESS IN READING SKILLS far these children is the aim af Sister Ann Augusta, reading clinic directar, and seniar assistants, ;Patricia 'O'Reilly and Anne Marie Cussens.

Reading Clinic Aids Pupils Education Majors Assist

In arder ta aid grammar schaal children whose reading grades are low, the education department has initiated a reading clinic, 25 children attend the sessions every Thursday from 9 a ,m, to 4 p.m.

Sister Ann Augusta, director of the program, explains the purpose of the clinic by saying, "We want to alert our future teachers to reading and comprehension as a basic requirement for the survival of our democracy." Sister is aided in the work by senior education majors and the students of the psychological testing class.

The children come for one hour periods in groups of five. After test­ing the groups, the future teachers begin actual remedial work. The girls use the Spalding system of phonics to help the children develop their reading ability, This system gives the pupil all the sounds for a single letter without the use of any key words.

The SRA reading accelerator helps pupils to see the improvements in their reading rate. Setting the accelerator for a certain number of words per minute spurs the child­ren to reach the rate set.

Seniors partiCipating in the pro­gram are Teresa DeVito, Louise Moriarty, Mary Hayes, Barbara Scigliano, Anne T. Mu~phy, Kath­leen O'Connell, Ruth O 'Neil, Joan Kennedy, Anne Marie Cussens, Alyce Mathieson, Audrey Schiavone,

and Mary- Jeanne Collins. In addition to aiding the children,

Sister sees the clinic as a practical opportunity for "cooperation, in­terest, and sacrifice on the part of the stUdents,"

NFCCS Plans

Student Tours The Seventh Annual Student

Travel Program to the National Federation of Catholic College Stu­cientswas announced last week by the Washington headquarters of the organization.

Faur taur itineraries, which in­clude travel thraugh Ireland, Eng­land, Halland, Germany, Switzer­land, Austria, Yugaslavia, Italy, Manaco, Spain, and Partugal, are offered in the 1956 summer travel pragram. The rates range fram $695 far the 47 day taur ta $975 far the 70 day "Grand Taur af Eurape."

Students and college alumni be­tween the ages bf 17 and 25 years are eligible for enrollment on an NFCCS tour. Since· the inception of the NFCCS Travel Program in 1950, more than 3700 students have bene­fited from the service.

Taur rates are based an an all­inclusive arrangement fram the paint af departure ta the paint af }·eturn. Transatlantic taurist cabin accammadatians all the ane-class acean liners at the Halland-Ameri­can, Greek, Arasa, Sitmar, and ather .p·assenger lines, as well as gaad hotels, three meals daily, sight­seeing fees and tips, and the serv­ices af an experienced English­speaking guide and an American chaplain, are all included within the taur rate.

European travel . is expected to reach an all-time high of popularity in 1956. Students are advised to make their al'rangements early in order to obtain the better accom­modations.

Club Stages

Spanish Play Members of the Spanish Club will

present "La Barca Sin Pescador" by Alejandro Casona on Saturday, December 3 at 3 p,m. in the audi-toriu:rn.

1'"' \ r. . Sister Margaret Pauline, Spanish

d€;partment chairman, describes "La Barca Sin Pescador" as a modern version of the Faust motif.

The play will serve as the focal point to entertain the New England Chapter of the American Associa­tion of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese,

Mary J a ne Miller Azuola, '54, will direct the cast, composed of stu­dents of the Spanish departments of Emmanuel, Boston College, and Boston University.

Emmanuel stUdents participating in the play include: Anne Marie Connors, '56, Tia Marka; Emily Snow, '56, Frida; Eleanor Surpre­nant, '56, La Abuela; and Shelia Sullivan, '57, Estela.

Frosh to Receive

Sodality Blessing The reception of freshman and

transfer students into the Sodality will t a ke place in the chapel on December 6 at 4 p,m. R ev. Joseph J, Juraska, O.P" professor of fresh­man and senior theology, will officiate and bestow the Sodality blessing.

This reception marks the begin­ning of the stUdents' formal en­trance into the spiritual life of Emmanuel. During the ceremony each girl will receive· an Emmanuel medal, symbol of duty to Sodality principles.

Fanny Love Ward, Sodality pre­fect and Julia Gallagher, vice­urefect, will lead the pracession into the chapeL The candidates will be attired in white dresses and veils to signify their readiness to be re­ceived into Mary's society.

After the ceremony sophomores will commemorate the event with a tea in the dining· hall, Chairman Marie McClintock will be assisted by Joar. Hackett, Mary Ann O'Don­nell , Delia Walsh, Janet Murray, and Sheila Wynne.

Vot 8, NO'. 2 Emmanuel College, Bosto'n, Mass. November 21, 1955

Need Affects Scholarships

Sister Mary St. Edward, registrar, has a nnounced that applications are now being accepted for the 1956 scholarship competition, Six full tuition and seven partial scholar­ships are available to high school seniors.

Sophs Launch Activities Supper~ ProlTI . Plans Set

The Blessed Julie Billiart and the P atrick Loughrey lolcholarships offer full tuition, The daughter of a For­ester w ho has been a member for one year is eligible for the Father O'Neil Memorial scholarship. The Right Reverend J ohn A. Degan scholarship is open to a graduate of St, Mary High School, Beverly. The Right Reverend Matthew J . Flaherty scholarship will go to a candidate from St. Agnes Parish, Arlington. A graduate of St, James High School, Salem, is eligible to compete for the Notre Dame Alum­nae Association scholarship.

The Epilogue and Our Lady of Peace half tuition scholarships are open to a graduate of any high :ochooL Five gradua tes of Notre Dame high schools w ill receive the Notre Dame partial scho.Jarships,

The Entrance Committee will award a ll scholarships only to those who cannot, unaided, meet the ex­penses of a college education. Can­didates must showl evidence of gen­eral ability, character, and a prom­is(' of success in college.

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school records and ~cholarship ap-plication blanks in the registrar's office, register w ith the College Entrance Examina tion Board for the January 14, 195 series of tests, a.nd submit the financial statement required by the College Scholarship Service, Box 196, Princeton, New Jersey.

The cla ss of 1958 will launch their first week of festive activities November 21-23. Plans include, a cjass day assembly, class supper, and prom.

Rev. Stanislaus Sypek will open sophomore week with the celebra­tion of mass at 8:15 a,m., Monday, November 21. Breakfast in Marian Hall will follow.

Carol Brugman, class president, will lead the sophomores into the auditorium at 12 a,m. They will sing their class song, composed by Maura Breen, Elaine Drago, and Mary Leonard.

Cassandra Hickey ~Sop,hoIDores ,';ill {.;.Qntinue f ')st.!vi­

ties with their class supper, Tues­day evening at 6 p.m. in Marian Hall. Margaret Macmillan, chair­man, reveals that individual acts as well as group singing will comprise the entertainment.

The climax of sophomore week is the Thanksgiving-eve prom, "Eve­ning in Paris." It will be held in

Boston Lyric Theatre itl .,r Ch ·

Gives Opera lr.lenottt S rlstmas

The Boston Lyric theatre will pre­sent Gian-Carlo Menotti's popular Christmas opera, .l).mahl and the Night Visitors, on T esday, Decem­ber 13, at 3 p,m. in tJ:le auditorium.

Written in one act, the opera tells the story of the th ee kings, who on their Christmas E e journey stop to seek rest and helter in the humble dwelling of f poor widow a nd her crippled sorl, Amahl. Dur­ing the night, the . other, anxious t('l provide for her so; \ , attempts to steal some of the kin ' s' gold, but is discovered in the act. Amahl, touched by his mother's gesture, offers his crutch as p, gift for the

Holy Ct~ild, and suddenly finds him­flelf able to walk. Thankful for the miracle, he accompanies the kings en their journey to deliver his gift, the crutch, to the child.

The members of the Boston Lyric theatre, all of whom are alumni of the New England Conservatory of Music and leading members of the Boston Opera Guild, will be ar­rayed in colorful costumes and will present the opera against a back­grounel of vivid scenery.

The group· have appeared in sev­eral operatic productions in New England and the Middle West.

"TELL ME ABOUT THE CHRIST CHILD," begs Amahl af the Orien­tal kings, in a scene fram Menatti's Christmas opera, scheduled for performance December 13.

Marian Hall, November 23, from 8-12 p .m. Marshall Young and his orchestra will furnish music for the evening.

Cassandra Hickey, prom chair­man, and her committee plan to bring Paris to Emmanuel through blue a.nd silver decorations, Paris­ian tables, and colorful lights in imitation of the Moulin Rouge.

Highlighting the evening's activi­ties will be the cro,wning of a king a nd queen and the awarding of a prize to the holder of the "lucky star number."

Club Presents First Concert

To usher in the Christmas season at Emmanuel, the Glee Club will present its first concert of the year on Sunday afternoon, December 11, at 3 p,m, in the auditorium.

The program is m a de· up for the most part of little-known Christmas carols, Selections include several Old English carols, and a group of Uk rani an and Czechoslovakian ca­rols. Better-known numbers to be sung are "Carol of the Bells," "Carol of the Birds," and "Carol of the Sheep Bells." Several selections will be sung a capella. A light touch will bc, provided by a clever arrange­" ent of the pupular' "Jingle· l~e!!s." Soloists for the concert will be Jane Loughran, '58, and her brother James Loughran, Boston College, '54.

Tickets for the concert are on sale at $1.00 regular admission, $.50 student price. Proceeds from the en­tertainment will help defray ex­penses for the' Emmanuel-Fordham joint concert to take place in Marian Hall in April. Mary Hayes, Musical Society president, emphasizes that "the success of the spring concert depends largely on a well-supported Christmas concert."

The club, at the invitation of the Boston Arts Commission, will pre­view their concert selections on Boston Common, December 8, be­tween 7 and 9 p.m.

Students Sponsor German Singmesse

The German Club will sponsor a Singmesse in the college chapel, Gaudete Sunday, December 11. Rev. Francis X . Weiser, S.J., will cele­brate the ma~s.

The Boston Boys' Choir will sing the mass music, composed by Mich­ael Haydn. The group, of Holy Trinity Church, Boston, a German parish, is under the direction of Rev. August Silver, S.J.

Attendance is open to the entire student body and their guests. In­vited guests include German consul, Werner von Holieben, M.LT. scien­tist, Dr, Plendl and his family, and the Ladies' Sodality of St. Michael's Church, Boston, of which Father Weiser is the chaplain.

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Rev. F. X. Weiser, S. J. O'n celebrating

the 25th anniversary of his o,rdination ... ............ .

Recognizing the fact that many students desire to know more about classical music, yet have not the time to fit it into their schedules, the administration has initiated a series of lectures by Sister Frances Im­maculata, music department head.

Sister discussed the classical symphony in her first lecture. The playing of two movements of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony complemented her explanation of the form.

In her ::;econd talk, Sister explained the beginning of romanticism in music. Bee­thoven's Sixth Symphony exemplifies this trend because it portrays beauty and emo­tion.

In future lectures Sister will highlight several other romantics: Liszt, Schumann, Schubert, Chopin and Wagner. Following this, she will take up the nationalist charac­

,teristics of Bizet, France; Rimsky-Korsa­kov, Russia; Strauss, Germany, and ,Gersh­win, America.

The assemblies should serve to make us actively aware.of the opportunities present­ed us by our liberal arts education. By co­operating with these opportunities we can­not fail to leave Emmanuel with all the re­sources to enrich our lives and the lives of others.

Relioe The observances with which Americans

will celebrate their typically national holi­day, Thanksgiving, are reminders of the original festival of the Plymouth Pilgrims.

After a harrowing winter and a fairly good summer, the Pilgrims reaped t~eir

first harvest in the new world. To celebrate, Governor William Bradford proclaimed a three-day holiday. Observances included

feasting, sporting, and prayedui thanks­giving for blessings.

The first Thanksgiving Day menu in­cluded venison, corn bread, clams, and plums. Today's Thanksgiving dinner is invariably a turkey, cranberry sauce, mince pie affair.

With the hard winter behind them, the Pilgrims could afford to relax. The 90 Indians who joined the Plymouth band helped them celebrate with games and feats of skill. We carry the reminder of these events in our traditional Thanks­giving Day football games and turkey shoots.

In a more somber spirit did the Pilgrims humbly thank God for their harvest , their ' freedom, and the survival of half their colony. This should be of the most signi­ficance to us today. Too often we see Thanksgiving in terms of feasting and sport. Rather let us humbly thank God for our harvest, the plenitude of our ta'bles, our freedom from want, religious persecution, and fear, and in spite of enemies within and without, the survival of our democracy.

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FORMULA FOR A SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOP is the concern of Daniel Flynn, pre­sident (}f New England region, NFCCS, as he chats with delegates Marie McClintock, Anne Abokalil, and Beatrice Driscoll.

NFCCS Undertakes Projects; Workshops Take Up Problems By Barbara Fiore

One of the most dynamic and most valu­able projects undertaken by the National Federation of Catholic College Students is the workshop. The movement, of major in­terest in the New England region this year, attempts to spearhead current problems.

Workshop topics are decided upon by the regional commission chairman and senior delegates of all regional member colleges. interest and import.

The functioning of the workshop proper begins with the selection of topic. Delegates and representatives come together for dis­cussion both of the topic itself and the leading questions proposed by the discussion leader.

Workshops have a defined, concrete· value.

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Primarily, they give the participant ample opportunity for self-expression. In addition, they offer insight into problems. By examin­ing every facet of a topic students can reach constructive solutions. Increased ex­perience in working with groups comes from participating in NFCCS. workshops. Most impOortant of all, the workshops reach out toward the prime aim of NFCCS, propaga­tion of the Lay Apostolate.

~Matchmaker'

Trapp Singers CO"rtpletes Tryout, Bolok Performance

With Pat Minehane With mid-semesters safely written off th,i

. books, this month's browser anticipate~ some refreshiIfg weekend diversion. Brightly lighted marquees beckon theatre-goers to several new shows. * Lunt-Fontaine open

"The Great Sebastians," starring Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontaine, opens a four-week engagement at the Colonial Theatre on December 5. The plot revolves around a hus­band and wife who have a mind-reading act.

Billed as the comedy hit of the season, Thornton Wilder's "The Matchmaker" con­tinues to draw enthusiastic audiences to the Colonial Theatre. The play will complete it~ pre-Broadway tryout this week. * Blinstrub's offers Hildegard

The incomparable Hildegard, internlt­tionally know n singing star, tonight makes her first Boston appearance in four years. She will headline the bill at Blinstrub's all this week. P a tti Page moves in next Mo~­day to occupy the star's dressing room f1r a week's engagement.

Coming attractions at Symphony Hall i ;' ­clude Soviet violinist David Oistrakh a master .pianist Arthur Rubenstein. Both w ~l entertain for one evening only, Oistrakh 9n Thursday, December 8, and Rubenstein en

* Comic opera ends tour T h e New England Opera theat re concludes

its cross-country tour of Donizetti's comic opera, "Don Pasquale," at Kresge· Audi­torium, M.LT., Sunday evening, December 4.

The celebrated Trapp Family Singers are scheduled to appear Sunday afternoon, De­cember 4, at Jordan Hall. The performance is their last in Boston prior to a spring tour of Vermont. * Musical spoofs '20's

Coming to the Hub straight from two sea­sons on Broadway is "The Boy Friend," opening at the Shubert on December 5. The show, created in England, is a lively spoof­ing of the song-and-dance shows of the 1920's, complete with giddy flappers, demure h eroine, and a Riviera setting.

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Schaefer Varies Style Hayes Shows Promise By Martha Leona.rd

Pianist Hal Schaefer, a comparative new­comer to the recOording world, should go right to the top. His keyboard style has everything: taste, imagination, skill, and solid classical bckground. In the album, "Just Too l\luch: Hal Schaefer, Piano," his tempo and style vary from tune to tune and make for some really interesting sides.

Clancy Hayes has established a firm foot­hold for himself as one of the top male vocalists in traditional jazz. In fact, his popularity seems to prove that only Louis Armstrong has an edge on him. Into each platter he cuts he has a way of projecting rea l sentiment with abundance and ease.

Roger Williams' success with "Autumn Leaves" is beginning to show its influence. Carmen Cabalero's newest effort, "Just Say I Love 'Her," is patterned very closely on the Williams disc. Let's hope it's not a good thiIfg overdone.

Memories of the big-band days of the '40's pOop up throughout the new Sauter-Finegan a lbum. Among its outstanding sides is "The

. Loop," which has traceable echoes of Woody Herman and Duke Ellington.

"Prestige" offers a new album, too : "Miles , Davis All Stars," with Miles playing the : most mature and thoughtful trumpet on the ' modern jazz scene. Dizzy Gillespie is about : the only modernist who has more swing.

Recent workshops held at Emmanuel cen­tered around the Family Life and Interracial Justice commissions. On November 6 Em­manuel students discussed the question of the working mother with girls from the Newman clubs of surrounding colleges. The theme of last Saturday's workshop with delegates from local Catholic colleges was "The Negro· and the Catholic Church."

New Books Bait Every Appetite

Have you been wondering what to do with your spare time? Try to squeeze a minute between the leisurely pace of Marian Hall and the bustle of the lower corridor to browse in the library. You'll find several new books to suit any mood.

Henri Catalon writes a shocking and sur­prising tale of a Sister of Charity who, while begging in Paris, is involved in a murder. Soeur Angele and the Embarrassed Ladies is the delightfully true picture of l!ow a nun might behave in these peculiar circum­

stances.

Evelyn W a ugh's latest novel, Men at Arms, is set against the backdrop of the training and first action of an infantry brigade in the last war. The emphasis lies in the strange isolation of the fighting man from the im­mense mechanism that orders his tasks.

In only one country of Asia, the Philip­pines, has Communism been put to rout. Carlos P. Romulo's Crusade inl Asia relates the story of his country's rescue from the very brink of Communist revolution.

Mountain-climber Tenzing Norgay offers his autobiography, Tiger of the Snows, writ­ten in collaboration with James Ramsey Ullman. May, 1953, marked the climax of Norgay's boyhood dream to climb to the peak of Mt. Everest. He tells his story with

modesty and quiet humor.

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New Cover Sparl{.s Issue TV Criticized Junior Wins Ethos Prize ForGive-aways

By Barbara Derby

One of the contributing factors that will spark the first issue of the 1955-56 Ethos is the contest- win­ning cover designed by Maura K. Wedge, '57. Editor-in-chief, Marie Hingston, '56, announces that a prize will be awarded during as-

sembly at 2 p.m. tomorrow. An active Emmanuelite, Maura

holds the office of Dramatic So­ciety vice-president, and writes in a free-lance capacity for both Focus and Ethos. She has utilized her artistic hobby often throughout her

ETHOS COVER

CONTEST

Do you ever get tired of quiz ].Jwgrams when audience appeal depends, not on the quality of the show, but on the amount of money and merchandise dispensed? of pro­grams where you can g.et enough rr.oney to pay your mortgage, have aD. operation, or visit Yiour sick aunt in Utah? of shows wl)ich require a hIghly specialized knpwledge in a very narrow field-a Ph.D. in "men named Mike," for example?

WINNER, Maura

K. Wedge, puts

final touches to

Money is good bait, and a sob story an occasional teaser, but when the entertainment value of the tele­vision show rests ent rely on these factors, the discrimi ting public is s(\on satiated.

CAMP FIRE GIRLS DIRECTOR, Elizabeth Arribea, Lynn counCil, extreme right, joins group members in demonstrating acivities and aims of their organization.

her prize entry

prior to

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award

T .V. is an entertaiI~ment medium. Is it too much to e~pect that the quiz shows be entef·taining also? Programs where the participants and the audience ban relax, be ~mused, and perhapb win a little money-not, however, enough to retire on-require just a trifle more imagination in writing and produc­tion than do most of the "Giant

Camp Fire Leader Cites W orl{, TravelAdvautages

presentation.

By Joan Mailloux A social sciences major at Em­"A day at Camp Fire Girls head- manuel, and Lynn playground di-

Voting Revision

Evaluated · Vital By Bernadette Canniff

When the American people go to the polls next November, they will not vote directly for president, but rather for members of the electoral college, who will, in turn, elect the president of the United states.

college days, concentrating on club posters and stage scenery, yet maintains that art is not her chief "extra-curricular" concern.

When questioned in regard to the essential plan of her design, Maura explained that "the Ethos cover design is an attempt to achieve a modern, simple, and uncluttered effect in harmony with the contem­porary spirit arid striving for pro­gress that are the Ethos."

Give-away" shows on the screen today.

In this day of prizes' amounting to thousands of dollars, it is perhaps difficult to imagine how people can I'ettle for less mOoney to avoid the petty humiliations and nervous strain of programs W~ich pander to the public demand for sensation.

The term "college" is confusing. Mode-t'ator and staff selected State electors never come together Program directors of The $64,000

a color scheme featuring a back-

quarters is an experience in confu: sion," commented Miss Elizabeth A. Arribea. '51, ' executive director of Camp Fire Girls in the greater Lynn Council.

"Let me explain," she continued. "Leaders, Camp Fire Girls, and Blue Birds arrive, unannounced, to reg-ister new members, work for service ranks, or plan projects such as our candy drive. Phones ring and type-writers click incessantly."

Senior Interprets Marine Corps Life

rector with eight service years, Miss Arribea once planned to do, social work, but abandoned the considera­tion in 1952 in favor of her director­ship.

She and her associate, district di­rector Ann Rich, in theory arrange organizational council procedures. In practice, 'however, they may sub­stitute. occasionally for leaders in actual group meetings.

An executive director must main-tain a high sociai position in the

. community. "Board and committee meetings interspersed with civic activities consume - much eve­ning time. The major part of my

in .30 body and are chosen either at Question and The 'Big Surprise B C I A M C USMCR ground of brown, highlighted by a y p. nne . onnors, work," explained Miss Arribea, "is state party conventions or primary should realize that they are creating For six week d' th t turquoise seal and lettering. s urmg e pas to recruit volunteers who "\ill pro-elections. Progressive planning for the ar, inflationary demand for larger summer, 84 feet f,rom 27 states and vide the dynamics of the organi-

Th" number of state electors is Ethos started in May when contest rewards, and that they also stimu-' 42 col.leges 'hit the deck' at 5:55 a.m. zation in! specific parts of the coun­designated in Article 2, section 1 rules were announced. Judges, Sis- late a certain amount of ill-will These feet belonged to women en- eil." of the Constitution: "each state ter Angela Elizabeth, dean, SI'ster when a contestan, t loses a large rolled in the Ninth Women Officers Y "w k' . t· .. or ers m an orgamza IOn such shall appoint . . . a number of Marie of the Trinity, English de- prize. This would not happen if the Training Class, Marine Corps as Camp Fire Girls receive a unique electors equal to the whole number partment head, Miss Elizabeth R. prizes were decreased and the SChools, Quantico, Virginia. experience," Miss Arribea main­of senators a»d re.pr~seJltath[es tOl_ .Hanl.on, .Etp.os_. mQdera.,tor, a,~<,!"t~. ,_~I],joyme~j;-v l}le_. p ,0 " tionate y in- Daily. routine commenced with in- t ained. " hey have the opportum y which the state may be entitled in editorial staff evaluated the entries. creased. ~-,..~--~ >~""-SIre'ai6n-' na"'arm: 'Marcnmg to ne-'w ·trave, rpro"l'e~r6'ftal-Po'!tfttons -the Congress." Since Massachusetts rolling cadence of a drill sergeant, may be held across the country." s(,nds two senators arid 14 repre- we felt like "gung-ho" Marines, She cited workshops, such as the re-sentatives to Congress, the college Emmanuel's Ring Symbolizes complete with limps and blisters. cent Triennial Camp Fire Girls con-admits 16 Massachusetts electors. When we thought we had mastered ference, in Chicago.

Electors cast bailots for presi- R I- - H- - I 0 - - drill I'outine the old Squads Drill "Several weeks of basic training dent and vice-president at their re- e 19lOUS, lstorlca 19lns was introduced to us. This compli. in Camp Fire Girls program, meth-spective state capitals early in De- cated maneuver is peculiar to the od, and technique, constitute an in-cember. On Jan. 6, the president of By Frances LaMarre rated with inlaid ~rble and pre- Marine Corps. No other service valuable requirement for profes-the Senate opens the returns. The Most of us know little of the ori- cious stones; "lapis lazuli," in par- branch will tackle it. We were Ma- sional members and the initial step candidate who receives the majority gin and Significance of the stone tkular, is observed ' in the dazzling rmes. We did. Outstanding faux pas toward a dedicated, but most re­of electoral votes is officially "elect- which is set in our college ring. array, included marching troops to Chow warding responsibility," Miss Ar-ed." Since the nation knows the pop- The name, "lapis lazuli," is a com- The Church of the Gesu, principal an hour early and leading the pla- ribea concluded. ular decision in November, public bination of Latin and Arabic: "Lap- church of the Jesuits in Rome, has a to on toward the Potomac instead of opinion admits that the present sys- is" is the Latin word for stone; magnificent display to the athletic field. tern leaves much to be desired. and "lazuli" designates the Arab We attended classes in prepara-

History testifies that Benjami~

Harrison and Rutherford B. Hayes, who received the minority popular vote, were elected president by the college. No general agreement has been reached regarding a substi­tute procedure. But we, as future voters, must be aware of the pend­ing Constitutional amendment, to consider intelligently whether this jet-propelled age requires a differ­ent election process from the age of the covered wagon.

BENZIGER BROTI-I ERS,

INC.

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word, heaven. Tradition holds that tion for future work in personnel, the Tables of the Law were· carved from "la.pis lazuli." The stone, found in Siberia, China, Tibet, and Chile, is sacred to our Lady, and, like the sapphire of bishops' episcopal rings, was a symbol of success to the Hebrews and a favorite of the Greeks and Romans.

Throughout Europe and Asia, the "lapis" adorns sacred edifices, im­perial palaces, old Burgs, and manor houses. The lower walls of the Medici Chapel, Florence, are deco-

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well as Italians, nobility of the stone!' King Ludwig Il of Bavaria framed many of his fireplaces with "lapis lazuli."

The classes of 1923, 1924, and 1925, chose the blue stone, set in antique gold, for Emmanuel, recognizing the symbolism of this unusual gem.

administration, and public relations. In addition, we received instruction in military justice, first aid, Marine Corps history, and armed forces organization. To counte·r-balance book work, basic training consisted in eight hours physical training and weekly swimming instructions, as well as daily drill.

The girls offered varied reasons for enrolling in the program: voca­tional opportunities, travel, security. But most often they expressed firm belief that women have demonstrat­ed their ability to contribute to national defense. Each one is "proud to bear the title" of a woman Marine.

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Future Cooks Face Turkey for Two

Turkey for two, and two for turkey. Ah, yes! All future brides a.nd culinary artists of tomorrow, take heed. This could be you, next Thanksgiving.

The blushing bride necessarily buys the following: one unplucked 18 lb. turkey for one 12 lb. oven (they are cheaper over 16 Ibs. and come complete with own pin-feather plucker) ; one squash - whole; 10

Ibs. of potatoes; 6 Ibs. of onions; a turnip (mere convention); celery; ollves (no stones); pickles (sour); nuts; ingredients for stuffing; mince, apple, squash, and pumpkin pies (build your own!)

Convinced that hubby has enjoyed "the most delicious dinner ever," the young bride plans the menu for the coming week.

For Saturday night, it's hot turkey sandwiches, beans optional. On Sunday, re-heated white meat and watered squash, with a special addi­tion for visiting in-laws-a shim­mering mould of cranberries. Mon­day, it's turkey pie, refrigerator taste now settling in, and Tuesday, turkey croquettes, (so-o-o good). On Wednesday, the young bride boils "dem dry bones" for turkey soup while seriously contemplating the coming Christmas season and a holiday dinner of t .... y.

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-----Campus Currents-------------- Sox 'Fans View Senator Trade Biologists Lunch With Boxes

Senior Cuts Short-cut Short The Boston Red Sox recently an­nounced the\ completion of a nine­man trade "with the Washington

Congratulations on a novel idea and Senators. In exchange for outfielders one t hat proved a good deal of fun . Olsen and Curtis, and pitchers Dick

By Mary Hogan

* Individualism in higher education is a fine thing, but it might be an idea if we confined OUr path-making to things intellectual rather than to the college grounds. If everyone continues to display her antipathy fOl asphalt, the campus will really look like the banks of the Muddy River, with only an occasional spear of grass forcing its way through well-trampled earth.

'* We're not the only ones who have gone suddenly rulel-conscious. A neighboring, and evidently illiterate, canine, who is accustomed to taking a short-cut across the campus, was recently, seen running for his life with Nan Breen in full pursuit. And after a ll, what with all the talk about footprints on that newly­seeded lawn, four would certainly be worse than two, wouldn't they?

* Attention all senior theology students: a course in higher math (or at least compound fractions) will be made available before it's time to correct the next test. Care

to join?

* A less forma l and unique, though no less enjoyable, meal marked the October 15 meeting of the New Eng 1 and Biological Association. Emmanuel, as represented by Sister Margaret and Sister Mary Frances, pla yed host to the group with a box lunch at Tyngsboro, while members of the Biology Club served as ush­ers at the subsequent lectures by Dr. Donald Patt and Doctor Dale Osbourne.

* Emmanuel's faculty is also repre­sented on the lecture circuit this month in the person of Father Thomas C. Kane, O.P. He will speak at Rhode Island State Teachers' Collegc on the "Canonicity of Scripture."

* Emmanuel French department recently received "chez nous" the American Association of Teachers of French for their first meeting of the year. Members discussed coordi­nation betwcen high school and college, streSSing teaching proced­ures and evaluation of freshmen.

Brodowski and Truman Clevenger, the Sox re~eived former batting champion Mickey Vernon, pitchers Dick Porterfield and J 0 h n n y Schmitz, and ex-Red Sox Tommy Umphlett. To Boston fans the trade came as a su prise. Reverberations heard around Emmanuel echoed

\ both joy and ~ispleasure.

Jackie Rin¥ or '56: "'the Sox are looking' for a quick pennant and Vernon and Porterfield may be just

I the answer." ~ ,

Marie Hingston '56: "It seems to me that the Vt,eams traded nothing fOl nothing. I do think the Red Sox lost a promilling young pitcher when they gave up Brodowski."

Marianne M?Gillivray '57: "Well, it looks like the Red Sox will have good pitchers a t last."

Joan D'Alessandro '58: "Another Red Sox boner! Vernon, 38 years old; Porterfield, 31. Where does that leave their youth movement?"

Nancy DiSalvo '56: "Umphlett is back!! Now that he'll be playing at Fenway Park, he may regain his old form."

* Some of the residents are wor­ried about the, proximity of their desks and mirrors, their inability to concentrate on their books when they can't look up without staring back a t themselves. Would the Oracle's advice about the beginning of wisdom, "Know thyself," fit here?

* Fearing that our activities are largely on the provinCial side, the juniors ca'rried 'out an interna­tional supper at which different courses, typical of various coun-

Prof Challenges Scholarship, Cites Need of Catholic Role

Rev. James Redding, speaking at the Historical Society's November 10 meeting in Marian Hall, chal­lenged that Catholic intellectuals can and must reverse the role of

tries, were servcd. The diners were the intellectual in American soci­all attired in national costumes. ety.

Sports Activities to Get Underway l"~ew Progranl Highlights SeInester

Now that the new Marian Hall gym has been officially christened, Emmanuel's sports activitres are set to get underway. No more arrows flying across the lawn. No more bruised knees from rugged field hockey battles. Miss Maria Salvucci,

competition. For those with specta­tor interest there is a new gym bal­cony. Coach Salvucci invites all stu­drnts to watch their classmates display their athletic prowess.

Miss Sandra Corbin, assistant sports director, has begun work with

"UP AND OVER," demonstrates Athletic Association president, Jackie Rinkor, as she illustrates volleyball techniques to Ellen Hayward, Joan Forrest, and Joanne George.

director of athletics, has announced a program of volley hall, dancing, and basketball to highlight the semester.

All Emmanuelites will get a cha nce to fulfill their sports desires in the new volley ball program. From those who are interested in a ctlve participation, Miss ~alVUCCl

will form teams for intramural

Th,e Appointment Bureau is interested' in establishing

a student-alumnae baby-sitting program

Students who are interested in! signing up may contact Miss Mullin or Miss Hurley.

the Modern Dance Club. This group comprises stUdents with an interest in modern dancing. Each year the club presents a spring exhibition of the dance. Freshman gym groups are beginning their work in the rudiments of folk dancing.

To climax the winter sports pro­gram, plans are underway for a full basketball schedule.

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"There is a definite anti-intellec­tual current cxjsting in the United States today Which can be traced to three chief causes," Father Red­ding revealed. !

He cited firs t the discovery of treasons committed by intellectuals unde-r the guiSe of academic fr'ee­dom. "These," Fathe,r declared, " \;lave sha k en r>w~ple-'s Coptidence in the learned of our society." Second­ly, through the Congressional hear­ings, many intellectuals have been subjected to Scorn. Lastly, in the realm of practical affairs, the mis­takes of the intellectuals them­selves have militated against them. "In all of these cases," Father ex­plained" "the ,.public has tended to judge the group by the individual."

F a thCl' Redding alleg ed that mod­ern man is searching for a new philosophy and a new faith. "We are in a position to take advantage of this situation," Father empha-5ized. He pointed out that we must first break down anti-Catholic pre­judice, then move into fields of re­search and intellectual 'endeavor, convinced that r e possess the truth.

"We must approach these mod­erns as schola s who are searching fOl Christ an the truth," Father declared. In order to do this, he concluded, we must meet them on their own t erms by speaking their language.

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EAGLE BULWARKS, Captain John Miller and Coach Mike Holovak, look ahead to a hotly-contested Boston Colle-ge-Holy Cross game next Saturday.

Coach Eyes Pigsl{in Tilt Predicts Eagle Victory By Mary Begley

The traditional Jesuit football classic, the Boston College-Holy Cross game, slated for next Satur­day, proves again this year to be a battle of intense rivalry.

In an inte'rview at Boston College, the Eagles' head coach, Mike Holo­vak, summed up current feeling to­ward the game by terming it, "one of the finest in years." Smiling con­fidently, Mike continued, "Holy Cross is having an excellent season, but ours is not too bad, either."

Mike is cOllnti~g on the high in­terest and spirit of competition (,,entered in the game as telling factors in preparing his team. "There is no problem of getting the boys into high gear for this game," the veteran coach commented. "They are hustling and running all the time. Their spirit is terrific."

The Eagles' attack will be lead by Captain John Miller, 235 pound t a ckle from Lowell. Holovak des­cribes him as "a fine ballplayer, and one I wouldn't trade for anybody."

In addition to Miller, quarterback Billy Donlan, halfback Ed De Silva, and end Dick Lucas figure promi­nently in Eagle plans. Donlan, ac­cording'to coach Holovak, is enjoy­ing an excellent season. Mike pre­dicts that fans can "look for some fine pass-receiving from Lucas, and brilliant running from De Silva."

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Captain Miller and tackle Frank Cousineau echoed their coach's hopes for victory, concluding that,

_ regardless of the winner, the- game would be well-played on both sides.

ACP Judge Rates ~Focus' Top Rank

The Focus has done it again! The Associated Collegiate Press Critical Service has awarded an All-Ameri­can rating to the issues of second semestEr, 1954-55. With the- receipt of this news, the paper continues the winning streak begun in 1953 when it merited a first class rank for both semesters. The Focus went on to capture an All-American title for the first semester, 1954-55.

Judge Richard G. Gray assessed the Focus' value in accordance with other papers of its class. He favored the "vcry complete coverage" and "extremely attractive typography."

The features, he commented, show "exceptional creativeness."

High scores were attributed to coverage, news stories, leads, and eJitorial page features. The judge suggested local art work and poetry in future issues. He summed up his opinion of the paper, "The Focus 'is most attractive from start to finish. It invites readers to its columns by

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