DePaulia (DePaul University, Chicago, IL), 1934-04-26

              BANQUET AT PALMER HOUSE Consecration at Amid the palatial appointments of that exclusive haven of Chicago's elite, the Lake Shore Athletic Club, the graduates of 1934 will attend their last university dance as members of the student body on May 5. With the Senior Farewell Formal only eight days away the committees headed by co-chairmen Marge Sullivan and Harry Redfield are completing arrangements for what looms as the most brilliant social event of the season. In engaging the services of Erskine Tate and his dusky bandsmen the orchestra committee has assured an innovation which is being lauded ubiquitously. Batoneer Tate and his men of color, making an invasion of the Middle West, have recently concluded a season at New York's world famous Cotton Club. While playing at that eastern rendezvous, alternating with Cab Calloway and Duke Ellington, they instigated an epidemic of harlemania which swept the country. Even the most blase frequenters of the Cotton Club showered the Tate orchestra with applause and compliments.Ideal Setting Because of its central location the Lake Shore A. C. is an ideal setting for the Senior dance. Extensive parking space surrounding the towering structure precludes the usual fee necessitated at .Loop hosteleries. Every facility of the luxurious club is being offered to accommodate the expected hundreds. A private entrance and check room fronting on Chestnut Street at Lake Shore Drive will add to the exclusiveness of the function. When the long lines of the Grand March begin the traditional parade, they will move to the strains of the De Paul Loyalty Song. This original composition recently from the pen of the Uptown Sophomore, Henry Rago, will be played for the first time on this occasion. Mystery Concerning Favors Surrounding the group in charge of the choosing of favors is an atmosphere of unusual secrecy. While the}' steadfastly refuse to divulge any description of their ultimate selection, they maintain that favors themselves are of such beauty and intrinsic value to warrant attention on their own merit. Quite in contrast with the ticket disseminating methods of the usual dance committee are those of seniors. They plan to retain the features of novelty and exclusiveness by limiting the number of bids. The pricing of bids at three dollars makes it possible for every senior and many of the undergraduates to be present. Among those co-operating with the co-chairmen are: Dan Beegan, Commerce College Sam Lefstin, Law College John Gleason, Downtown Liberal Arts Paul Fitzgerald. Uptown Liberal Arts Paul Grogan, Law School Gerald Grieco, Uptown Liberal Arts, and Miles Grill, Night Law School. Fraternity Council Is To Suspend All Delinquents Unless the delinquent members of the Interfraternity Council have made a satisfactory, settlement of their accounts with the treasurer a resolution that they he suspended from further participation in fraternal activities and from the publications will be presented to the University Council. The delinquent members are Kappa Theta Sigma. Lamda Phi Epsilon, Phi Alpha Delta, Alpha Sigma Iota, Delta Theta Phi. and Delta Beta Phi. The Interfraternity Debating Tourney will be resumed under the new chairman, Robert Ganska. Pairings and subjects will be announced on the bulletin boards and in the De Paulia. The fraternities pledged support to the new musicomedy. They have Vol. Seniors Hold Ball at Lake Shore Club on Saturday, May 5 Erskine Tate's Band Furnishes Music at Prom A meeting of the ticket sales committee for "Say It With Music" will be held at noon today, Thursday, in room B. I. of the Liberal Arts building. Comprising this committee are all those who have been given tickets to sell. Each sorority and fraternity delegate will be expected to attend. All faculty members, students, or student organizations who have not as yet completed the business of making the reservations for the De Paul Dinner to be given in honor of De Paul's First Graduate, Most Rev. William D. O'Brien, D.D., are urgently requested to do this by tomorrow, Friday morning, at the latest. The hour for the banquet to begin is six-thirty. The place is the Red Lacquer Room of the Palmer House. Either make reservations with Stephen Callahan, Secretary to the President, the Dean of your department, or Father M. J. O'Connell. Not only De Paulites but outsiders as well are invited. ELEVEN DAYS LEFT BEFORE MUSICOMEDY When the curtain rises for the premiere performance of "Say It With Music," eleven nights hence, Collegiana will will witness one of the most ambitious histrionic programs ever attempted by a university organization. The 1934 De Paul musical comedy to be staged on May 9, 10, 11, 12, looms as an extravaganza unparalleled among student productions for its brilliance of plot, wit, musical scores, costumes and scenery. Even "Annabelle," last year's musicomedy success, which merited the praise of critics and audiences throughout the Middle West, does not compare with the masterpiece which Jim McGuinn is producing this year in the University Auditorium. Committee Begins Drive With the deadline for group patrons rapidly approaching, the committee in charge is making a drive to insure the appearance of every organization's name on the program. Among the Hellenic societies which have already pledged their support are Epsilon Eta Phi, Rho Delta Pi, Delta Sigma Kappa, Delta Zeta Gamma, Alpha Omega, Alpha Chi, Alpha Delta Gamma, and Phi Kappa Alpha. Others are expected during the next week to express their intentions of joining the ranks of these leaders. A donation of five dollars to aid in defraying the daily mounting expenses: of the show assures any university organization of its appearance. On the program in the Honor Group section, there will be a listing of those responsible for the success of the musical comedy. The committee is charged with securing the support of the fraternities, sororities, and clubs, numbers as its leaders, Mary Lanzo, Dave Carroll, Ralph and Ray O'Connell. Distribution of tickets in the Downtown colleges will begin tomorrow. At eight o'clock tonight in the Moot Court, a meeting of the Loop business staff of "Say It With Music" will be held. Father M. J. O'Connell, who will preside at the meeting, urges the attendance of everyone interested in the success of the show. Thursday, May 11, the second performance of the musical comedy, will be called "Downtown Night," and the audience on that occasion should be composed almost entirely of students of tRe Skyscraper Colleges. 13—No.<p>BISHOP After a conference of the executive staffs of the De Paulia, the announcement of the editorial positions for the He-Man edition of the newspaper was made public. Tom Sullivan and George Yack have been appointed co-editors, Tom Lloyd has been assigned the duties of business manager, and Jim Crotty will serve in the capacity of downtown editor. Yack and Sullivan have been members of the regular De Paulia during the past journalistic season, handling the sports department with a commendable efficiency. Their work has won the highest praise from all actively participating in current newspaper work and warrant their being selected for these positions of honor. Both men are Sophomores in the Uptown College of Liberal Arts. Lloyd Business Manager Tom Lloyd, popular Wrangler prexy and Art School Senior, will handle the financial worries for the He-Man. Lloyd has held down a similar position in various student enterprises during the past several years and should prove quite proficient in emulating the capable Paul Fitzgerald. Jim Crotty is an active member of the Loop staff and a Sophomore in the College of Commerce. His ability and reliability as a journalist in the Downtown contingent brought about his selection for the office. No definite announcement has been made regarding makeup and general appearance of the He-Man edition. The editors have been hard at work organizing their staff and tracking down advertisers for the express purpose of obtaining the why and wherefore of increasing the size of the sheet. From the secret whispering elicited from those "in the know," the student body will receive a very pleasant surprise indeed when the He-Men publish their strictly masculine venture into the realms of journalism. The entire office and all the facilities of the De Paulia offices, both Uptown and Downtown, will be turned over to the virile woman-haters for the occasion. Masculine sobriety will be strictly in vogue during the forthcoming week. The He-Man Edition has been a regular annual feature of the De Paulia for a number of years. D.P.U. Sends Delegates to NCPA Meet Definite arrangements have been completed for the 1934 Convention of the National College Press Association, of which De Paul is a member, which is to be held at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, and at Louisville, Kentucky, on May 4 and 5. Editorial representatives from every college or university in the United States, which is represented in the Association are expected to attend. Prof. Victor R. Portman, chairman of the National College Press Association Board of Directors, is in charge of the arrangements. The convention is held annually at a university decided upon by the students in attendance at the meeting held the previous year. Baltimore, Richmond, New Orleans, and Walla Walla have been the scenes of such gatherings, and the first tentative bid for next year's convention has been extended by Paul A. Fitzgerald, business manager of the De Paulia, on behalf of the faculty. Will Attend Derby Coincident with the convention is the Kentucky Derby to be held at Louisville one week from Saturday, May 5. Present plans indicate that the Saturday afternoon session of the convention will be adjourned so that there will be sufficient time to allow the delegates to attend the running of this world-famous race for three-yearolds.An interesting feature of the convention is the novel manner in which the various student publications will be judged and rated. An award, probably two commissions as a Kentucky Colonel in the Intelligence Section of the Kentucky National (Continued on page 3) THE DEPAULIA 24 DE PAUL UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Thursday, April 26, 1934 HONOR O'BRIEN SATURDAY Holy Name Cathedral Yesterday Sullivan, YacJi, Lloyd, Crotty to Edit He~Man Edition DEBATERS TO INSTALL PI KAP GROUP IN MAY According to arrangements made at a special meeting on Tuesday, April 17, the De Paul Debating Society will organize and install their chapter of Pi Kappa Delta jointly with Augustana College and North Central Teachers College of De Kalb early in May at De Kalb. The ritual will take place in connection with a dinner. Rev. Dr. Francis V. Corcoran, president of the University, has been invited to attend by the National Council of Pi Kappa Delta. It is probable that delegations from all the member institutions in the Illinois-Wisconsin province will be present. Nineteen Members Nineteen charter members have accepted after being approved of by the faculty. They are: Mary Catherine Linder, Dorothy Schlax, Goldie Becker, Mary Johnson, Betty Farrell, Marie Bachmann, Ethel Slavick, Nunzio Giambalvo, Stephen Jurco, Saul Corush, Everett Wiles, Sulo Virta, James Butler, William Kelly, Ralph O'Connell, Edward Jamieson, Inez McCullom, and Josephine Verhelle. The Director and constant advisor of the Society, Father Thomas Talbot, will also become a member of the Order of Instruction, Degree of Fraternity. The highest degree is that of special distinction, and can be acquired only through exceptional achievement in public speech. The degree of honor, which is next in order, requires that the candidate have represented the member institution in twelve debate contests of the Order of Debate. Similarly high requirements exist for the Order of Oratory and Extempore Speech, which constitute, with the Order of Debate, the Three Major Orders of Pi Kappa Delta. Miss Josephine Verhelle is the only one eligible to that rank her key which is significantly jeweled will be set with a ruby and pearls. The high degree of Proficiency, which is next in ranking, will be bestowed upon De Paul's outstanding man speaker, Nunzio Giambalvo. He, too, stands alone in his eligibility. All the others will receive the degree of Fraternity. The Society will adopt the Pi Kappa Delta form of organization and will therefore reorganize. At some future date an invitation will be extended to those who desire to work for recognition in the national fratority through the De Paul Chapter. All departments are eligible, with no exclusions. Brilliant Concert Given by Chorus Symphony, Sunday Music lovers who gathered at the De Paul Auditorium on Sunday afternoon were delightfully entertained with a brilliant concert of favorite classics given by the De Paul Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with the De Paul University Chorus. The orchestra, under the capable direction of Dr. Wesley La Violette, blended perfectly with the fifty mixed voices of the chorus, under the able direction of Dean Arthur Becker, of the Music School. Dr. Francis V. Corcoran, president of the university, spoke and expressed his congratulations and thanks to all those interested in the project. This novel presentation was the first of its kind in the history of De Paul. The program opened with the stirring "Egmont Overture" and was followed by the Holiday and Dance Movements of Wessell's newest suite. "The Vision of Sir Launfal," transcribed for solo, chorus, and orchestra, was next with Mr. Ray Olech and Mr. Ralph Niehaus singing the leading parts. Following a short intermission, Mr. Eugene Kilitiski rendered a beautiful violin solo entitled "Rondo Capriccioso." "March Slav" with the entire chorus and ensemble concluded this gala music extravaganza. Dr. Corcoran is Sub-Deacon at Ceremony The consecration of De Paul's first alumnus, Right Reverend William David O'Brien, who is also president of the Catholic Church Extension Society, as titular bishop of Calinda and auxiliary bishop of Chicago, was performed yesterday, the feast of St Mark the Apostle, in the Holy Name Cathedral. Officiating at the ceremony were His Eminence George Cardinal Mundelien, who acted as consecrator, the most Reverend Ber nard J. Sheil, auxiliary bishop of Cilice go and the Most Reverend J. P. Lynch, bishop of Dallas, as coconsecretors, in the elaborate and ceremonious rite of the apostolic suces sion. Large Attendance Attendance at the consecration ceremonies was second only to that which witnessed the Eucharistic Con gress here eight years ago. The apostolic delegate to the United States, Most Reverend Amleto Giovanni Cicognani fourteen archbishops, seventy-two bishops, fourteen abbots and scores of monsignori were also present. Prelates have come from all parts of the United States, as well as from Panama, Mexico, and Canada. The sermon was delivered by Most Reverend John J. Mitty, coadjutor archbishop of San Francisco. A broadcast of the ceremonies was made over radio station WMAQ and the National Broadcasting Company by Rev. Gregory M. Cloos, beginning at 11:30 a. m., in coast to coast hook-up. Archdiocese Honored By the consecration of Msgr. O'Brien, the archdiocese of Chicago is now privileged to share with Paris, France, the honor and unique distinction of being served by a cardinal, archbishop and two bishops. Four parts went to make up the complete consecration ceremonies: the preludes, the consecration proper, presentation of the insignia, and the conclusion.Ceremonies consisted of presentation of the bishop-elect to the consecrator. Kneeling before the latter, the bishop-elect took his oath of obedience and accountability to the pope, and to carry out his duties as a bishop. The imposition of the hands with the consecrator praying that the candidate may receive the (Continued on page 3) Hold Conference of International Relations Club The International Relations Club of De Paul is now a full-fledged member of the brood of collegiate organizations which are sheltered by the wing of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Mr. R. Oshana and Mr. F. Capote attended the MidWest Conference of International Relations Clubs, as delegates of the De Paul organization. The Mid-West Conference of International Relations Clubs was held at Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin. April 13 and 14. After registration of delegates April 13. the conference was opened by Dr. Otto Nathan, former economic adviser to the German Reich. Later the delegates were welcomed by the president of Ripon College, and interviewed personally by Miss Amy Heminway Jones, the national secretary in charge of intercourse and education. Following this was a round table conference, in which the delegates from De Paul took a prominent part. Northwestern University was chosen as the host of the Mid-West conference for next year. Miss Jones expressed the hope that De Paul International Relations Club might be visited during the coming year by the National Secretary. Each week the club receives copies of international surveys to be distributed among the members. In addition to this a library is maintained, which includes outstanding books on economics and niternational politics. Post-war Germany is to be the subject of a round-table meeting of the club to be held the afternoon of May 4. PRELATE Bishop W. D. O'Brien List Five Greatest Living Men in Horton Survey The results of the questionnaire on the five greatest men of today, distributed by Professor Byrne J. Horton of the Department of Education in the College of Liberal Arts, have been compiled with some very interesting conclusions. They are a reflection of the political and social attitudes of the students of De Paul, and demonstrate quite conclusively that young men and women of today are attracted fundamentally by the same personalities. It appears, from the responses to the questionnaire, that patriotism is the primary emotion and sentiment of the student body. In the Academy, Liberal Arts, and Commerce Schools, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was the first choice by 240 votes, leading the second man, Benito Mussolini, by almost 250 votes. After Mussolini came Father Coughlin, the "Enigma of Wall Street," and "Stormy Petrel of Radio," who has exerted such a powerful influence on thinking men and women in general, and on Catholics in particular. Pope Pius XI and Hitler were somewhat indifferently and indiscriminately chosen for the tourth and fifth positions. The results are interesting as a keynote of student reactions. In the Liberal Arts College, as in the others. Professor Albert Einstein figured very highly in popular appeal, with political leaders like General Johnson and scientists like Marconi, elicting an occasional vote. Every school appeared to admit the excellence of Mr. Henry Ford as a political commentator and producer of good automobiles, but the Commerce School offered the exception, choosing Comrade Stalin and A1 Smith instead. The final grand results were as follows: President Roosevelt, 740 votes Mussolini, 500 votes Father Coughlin, 252 votes Pope Pius XI, 235 votes Adolf Hitler, 219 votes Albert Einstein, 184 votes. Despite some of the confusing choices of the students, Professor Horton has been most pleased by the intelligence and good sense that has in the main been shown. He intends to send 80,000 of these questionnaire blanks to the various universities in the country with a view to ascertaining the country-wide reaction. BANQUET AT PALMER HOUSE All De Paul Will Fete Prelate At a Testimonial Dinner Prominent Clergy, Laymen Will Be Present By STEPHEN REED When the toastmaster finishes his introductory marks and an expectant stillness, buoyed up by a few hurried whispers, settles over the diners Saturday night in the Red Lacquer Room of the Palmer House, De Paul's first graduate, known now to us as the Most Reverend W illiam D. O'Brien, will again stand before a gathering of his and his College's friends. His "College,"—because it is easy to imagine that the mind of our first graduate will swiftly travel back over the span of thirty-five years when De Paul University was St. Vincent's College. It is also easy to imagine that the Bishop's eyes might be dimmed with tears before he utters a word, and in each particle of water will appear the faces of his college chums—Dave Hickey, Clem Burke, Ernie Happel, and others until one man comes to the fore—the Rev. Peter V. Byrne, C.M., the first president of De Paul, and the man who conferred upon the Bishop his college degree. Father Byrne will not be bodily present that night. He has received a degree of a different kind. Brings Back Memories No doubt all this will pass in a flash, and, as his eyes clear, His Excellency will see in front of him the face of his old friend and only classmate and will possibly try to recall the program of the First Commencement of St. Vincent's College that read: FIRST-CLASS—COLLEGIATE The Degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on William D. O'Brien Mark J. Sheridan It may be, too, that two melodies will be striving to thrust themselves to the fore in his brain. Two melodies that were played at this first graduation of De Paul—"Golden Years" and "Whispering Hope." How significant the names! When the Bishop speaks there will be a few present. Mark Sheridan, Charlie McGurn, and Joe Donovan (will you excuse the familiarity? You see, we have traveled back with you thirty-five years and are now your schoolmates) who recall another time when he rose to give to the attentive Commencement audience his knowledge on "Classical Studies—Their benefit to the individual." After the banquet is finished and the Bishop is again alone in his own room, the memory of the banquet will not be dimmed nor will the memory of his days at St. Vincent's when he was Secretary of the Newman Literary Society and the assistant to Father Byrne in the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Graduated in 1903 His mind might continue roaming through the years after his collegiate graduation to the time when lie entered Kenrick Seminary and later finished his studies there in 1903. Then, to continue, he will see himself being ordained a priest in Chicago's Cathedral of the Holy Name. There his (Continued on page 3) Dramatists to Present 'Good Hope," May 16 Herman Heijerman's drama of the sea in four acts, "The Good Hope," has been finally cast by Mr. David Itkin and the date for opening night definitely set as May 16th. The show will run for three consecutive nights. Now that the "Secrets of Suzanne" have been let out by Miss Joan Arthur and Ray Olech, Mr. Itkin is centering all his power on rehearsals for the coming play and has warned the cast that it is in for three grinding weeks of rehearsals. John Rafferty, one of the three graduates of the Drama Department has been cast in two roles, one being that of a strenuous young sailor with bolshevistic ideas and the second that of a shrewd old man who keeps books for the owner of the capitalistic shipping company. Other members of the department that the cast includes are Louise Weisbecker, Ann Hines. Florence Iliggins, Shirley Slier, Marie Sikorska, Juanita Julianne, Norman Gottschalk, Stephen Callahan, Rudolph Bilolta, Ab Etkin and Howard Lenters.