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              BUY YOUR TICKET FOR "ALL AT SEA" Dr. M. J* O'Connell Sends Message to High School Seniors University Head Discusses Prospects Facing June Qraduates By The Very Rev. M. J. O'Connell C. M., S. T. D. To the young men and young women of the graduating class of 1938 congratulations and best wishes! From public and private schools your class comes forth in June after completing another stage in its education, clear-eyed and confident, ready to undertake the next step and the next task with the assurance that comes from your youthful vitality and ability. Having surmounted one hazard, you seem to look about you with the unvoiced question—what now? Increasing Complexity Twenty years ago, the answer to that question for most of you would have been simple, for then nine out of ten of you would have completed all the formal education you would ever receive. The factory and the shop would have called you to the beginnings of your life of productive work. Today the call for man-power is not so loud or insistent. Then the cry was for men and women—business and industry felt fully capable of giving the necessary training. Now the process has become more selective, and training, direct or indirect, is looked for as necessary even before a trial will be given to the candidate to show what he or she is really capable of. Advancing Standards In those days, the vast majority went to work after grammar school, and the very, very few went on to college and university. Today a high-school education is looked upon as a minimum preparation, and more and more are entering and completing college courses. You will live to see the day when the standards will be lifted still higher, the day when most of our young men and women will be taking college preparation as much for granted as we now take high-school graduation. Future Fields Almost all of the frontiers of the world have been explored and mapped. The days of high adventure on sea and in new lands are gone, to live now only within the covers of (Continued on page 4) German Club to View Comedy at Meeting Today Die Deutche Gruppe, German club of De Paul University will hold its monthly meeting this afternoon at 4:30 p. m., in the Girl's Clubroom. The meeting will be dedicated to the famous medieval poet of Nurnberg, Hans Sachs, whose birthday it is. Sachs Play Accordingly, a play, "Der fahrende Schuler aus dem Paradies," written by Sachs will be presented by students of the German department. The play is a famous German comedy of errors. A great deal of intensive effort has been expended in the preparation of this dramatic piece, and it should afford interesting and mirthprovoking entertainment. In addition, tentative arrangements have been made to exhibit a German film. Arrange Program The remainder of the program will be devoted to the singing of famous German May songs. These May songs are of considerable significance in German literature, and since this is the May meeting of the club, they are singularly appropriate. Upon the conclusion of the program, refreshments will be served. The meetings of Die Deutsche Cruppe are by no means restricted to German students, and a cordial invitation is extended to all who may wish to attend. A nominal admission price of fifteen cents will be charged to help cover the expenses of the meeting. Interiraternity Group Elects New Officers The results of the annual election of officers of the Interfraternity Council were as follows: John Cole, president Albert Sisco, vice-president Frank O'Connell, treasurer and John Stafford, secretary. The retiring president, Edward Ryan, was presented with a gold and onyx ring, embossed with the crest of his fraternity, as a reward for his excellent work during the past year. Plans were formulated for an audit of the Council's books and for a permanent registration of all delegates. The next meeting, for the granting of rushing and smoker dates, will be announced shortly after the opening of classes in the fall. Vol. XVIII, No. 26—Z142 VIEWS FUTURE The Very Rev. M. J. O'Connell, C. M., S. T. D. Annual to Appear On Campus May 25 Editors Announce The 1938 edition of the DE PAULIAN, the annual student publication, will be distributed throughout the campus on Wednesday, May 25, according to its editors, Stuart Doyle and Gene Czachorski. The book, which is now being printed, will be delivered to the bindery next week, and will be ready for distribution the following week. Based almost entirely upon photography, the annual contains more photographs than any previous DE PAULIAN. They contain a great deal of feature interest. The whole book is more informal and modern than the publications of other years. Student Photographer For the first time, all pictures appearing in this DE PAULIAN have been taken by a student, George Roth lisberg, a sophomore in the uptown College of Liberal Arts. This, however, is with the exception photo­ J. S. Doyle graphs of the buildings and the main section page. A 1 vi Hackett has assisted in this work. Current Staff The sports writers for the yearbook act in the same capacity on the staff of the DE PAULIA. They are Jimmy McDonald, sports editor, and John Dolehide, associate sports editor. Other members who have been active on both publications are Carol Crotty and Everett Wiles, co-editors of the DE PAULIA, Peg Sheehan, Helen Shannon, Dorothy Lee, Betty McGee, Dorothea Traeger, Frank Ready, Leonardine Charlson, Charles Pahl, James O Malley, Amy Johnson, Joe Rettick, and Viola Ludwig. In addition to these, Marcella Loeffler, Vic Sutchar, and T. J. Gallagher have written for the annual. As a record of all school events, both scholastic and social, the DE PAULIAN affords a fitting climax to the year's activities. Every class and every department is rep resented annual along with the extra-curric ular clubs and societies. The best selection from the year's Spillway will be included in this publication.(Continued on page 4) the C. J. Czachorski Economics Club to Sponsor Gym Dance An afternoon dance will be sponsored by the Economics Forum in the De Paul gymnasium tomorrow, Friday, May 13, at 3:00 p. m., it was announced at the last meeting of the club which was held Monday afternoon.A floor show has been arranged under the direction of Dorothy Brodkin. It will include several singers, dancers and novelty numbers. From early reports it will prove most entertaining and unusual. Tickets may be obtained from members of the club for twenty-five cents. M. Gertler Speaks Yesterday's meeting was addressed by Martin Gertler on "May Day." Stanley Mikowski, forum leader, has announced that negotiations are under way to secure the Spanish consul and a representative from the (Continued on page 4) Prop Manager Benny Returns To Haunt Show By J. S. Doyle "But who is this guy Benny," said playwright Cleland to playwright Kevin as he scratched his scholarly head and took his feet off the piano. "He isn't much of a guy as far as size goes," informed Bud, but from the way he talks, the kid has plenty on the ball. He wants to be property manager. "Put him in," said Cleland and he strode off to another part of the stage where Jules Nestor was scanning the horizon for sharks, or whales, or a chorine or two. Benny Arrives Benny got in the musical comedy cast, dramatic coach Haggerty told the press today. It was really nobody's fault in particular. Benny had been brought up to believe he was a property manager, and the present was no time to change his mind. "You know," he said one day to Kevin, as he looked the stage over and measured angles with a protractor, "if we go into production on the 19th and 20th, we'll have to work fast. Now, let's see, a three foot hole in the middle of the stage to sink the mast in—" Kevin should have suspected, but distraught with worry, he hardly noticed what his new property man was up to. It was Haggerty himself who noticed the telephone pole in the middle of the gym and wondered what it was doing there. Marked, "properties—'All at Sea, it looked as if it belonged, and Tom didn't worry. He got a little sore though when he almost fell through a three-foot hole in the middle of the stage. "Who put that there,"' he asked with variations, running a chromatic scale at the same time of his opinions of people. Benny Works Sorry," said Benny, "but that's the hole for the mast. Put it right here, men, he shouted," and six huskies commenced lugging the pole onto the stage. "Looks like we'll have to cut a little hole in the ceiling though." But he cut no hole, for Haggerty was only a second ahead of Cleland and Kevin as all three landed upon him. "Explain Varlet" shouted the mighty Tom, and the insulted guardian of the properties spake. "It's like this. Well put a mast on the stage, hoist a sail and flood the gym," he said. "We'll have a floating stage, and put the audience in rowboats." There was no murder done, for the boys were in a mild mood. "Properties are painted," screamed Cleland. "Paint, son." "That ain't original" said Benny, but he painted for almost an hour and then disappeared. "Where's he gone" asked Cleland. "To get more paint" said Kevin. "I guess we fixed his wagon." So Benny came back. "Where's the paint" asked the authors, with the director coming in on an obligatto. "What's so new in paint?" proudly retorted Benny. "Look," and he held up his hand. He didn't arrive at the hospital until later, but his idea wasn't too bad at that. He'd bought the entire cast tickets on the Berengaria."Senior Class Closes Social Year with Successful Dance The Grand Ballroom of the Medinah Athletic Club was the scene of the annual Senior Ball held last Saturday evening. The affair was acclaimed an outstanding social success by all who attended. Sterling Young and his orchestra, who played recently in the Continental Room of the Stevens Hotel, provided the musical background for the ball from 10 p. m. till 2 a. m. A special feature was presented by the orchestra following the Grand March. It was the "Memory Medley" and consisted of an arrangement of the popular songs which have been favorites during the past few years of the seniors' college careers. The numbers for the first three years were all those introduced by Bing Crosby. Grand March At midnight, the dancers formed into three sections for the Grand March. In this, each school department comprised its own wing. Tom Cleland, president of the uptown seniors, led the Liberal Arts group with Adele Koch. Jerry Donovan (Continued on page 4) Friday, May 13 Softball: Phi Kap's vs. Irish, De Paul Field, 3:30 p. m. Economics Forum Dance, Auditorium, 25 cents- Saturday, May 14 W. A. A. Splash Party, Tower Town Club, 7:10 p. m., 50 cents. Annual Scholarship Examinations (also May 19). Thursday and Friday, May 19—20 Annual Musical Comedy, "All At Sea," Auditorium, 8:15 p. m. Saturday, May 21 Evening Commerce Spring Dance, in a Athletic Club. THE DE PAULIA DE PAUL UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO, ILL. A. Berland Places First in Meehan Memorial Contest Abel Berland emerged as the winner of the John J. Meehan Memorial Society's annual Oratorical Contest which was held Monday evening in the Little Theater, in the De Paul loop building. Law Students Orate Law students employed their tempered oratorical mettle in the oratorical finals, climax to a series of elimination contests conducted annually under the auspices of the John J. Meehan Memorial Society. Far from being the pedantic exposition of uninteresting technicalities, the broad cultural, political, and social aspects of human life, expressed with a fervor in the crescendoed height of feeling that is oratory's own, not only held the attention of the audience, but was of definite social value. Climaxes Evening The chief climax of the evening came when Mr. Abel Berland, in his victory-attaining speech spoke of the present disturbed condition of International relations under the title of "What Price Peace." Miss Nell Stiglitz placed second, with an oration dealing with the inadequacy of a college education. Thomas Roummel took third place, and, also sharing in the "prize money" was Alex J. Goldman, speaking on integrity. Honorable mention was given to Rudolph Spitzer. Dean William F. Clark of the law school acted as master of ceremonies. The officiating judges were the Honorable John Gutnecht, assistant Dean Harry D. Taft of the law school, and Mr. Louis A. Breskin, president of the Sterling Insurance Company. The awards consisted of a silver cup for first place, and various law books for the other prizes. Chairmen James O'Malley and Maureen Leahy, who chairmaned the contest, expressed the hope of the society that even a greater number of law school briefers would enter the contest next year. Due to the large amount of research involved in the shaping of winning orations, the present is not too soon a time to begin preparation. Full information can be obtained from the officers of the society. Pi Gamma Mu Inducts Members at Annual Banquet Illinois Epsilon Chapter of PI GAMMA MU National Social Science Honor Society held its annual initiation banquet yesterday evening in the Gold Room of the Brevoort Hotel. Principal Speaker Rev. Thomas C. Powers, C. M., vice-president of De Paul University, was the principal speaker and Dean William F. Clarke of the College of Law acted as toastmaster. Other speakers on the program were: Dr. Ralph S. Bauer, instructor in the College of Law and governor of the fllinois province of PI GAMMA MU. President Edward W. Ryan, and President-elect Richard L. Martin. Presentation of the annual awards of the Devaney Law Club were made by Prof. Leo O. McCabe, faculty advisor of the organization. At the initiation ceremonies Wednesday evening, Rev. Joseph J. Edwards, C. M., Dean of the Liberal Arts College the very Rev. Martin V. Moore, C. M., superior of the Chicago branch of the Congregation of the Mission and head of the mathematics department of De Paul University and Rev. Comerford J. O'Malley, C. M., Dean of the College of Commerce, were made honorary members of PI GAMMA MU. Initiate New Members The newly-initiated members, who are Juniors or Seniors selected by the faculty because of scholastic standing, include William S. H. Hung and Ernest Camit, alumni Aubrey Augustine Bader, John Randolph Bayless, Genevieve Dorothy Chmiel, Jack Greenfield, Edwin Lester Johnson, Marcella Grace Loeffler, Helen Josephine McCarthy, Melvin Martin Mihm, Florence Marie Ouska, Evelyn Mary Ross, and Harold Charles Weishaar of the College of Commerce Clifford Clare Barton, Ger(Continued on page 4) CBS Musical Gazette To Salute De Paulia The DE PAULIA will be the recipient of a tribute by "Lyn Murray's Musical Gazette" which is heard every Sunday evening over the Columbia broadcasting system from 8:30 to 9:00 p. m., eastern daylight saving time. In recognition of its position as one of the leading college publications Mr. Murray has selected the DE PAULIA for this honor. Mr. Murray is planning to salute some outstanding publication each week. He will present a short outline of the history and policy of the publication and, in addition, the orchestra and soloists will play and sing the popular song most in favor on the campus at that time. Set Limit As space is limited, and a substantially heavier demand than last year's in anticipated, the sale of bids closes Saturday, May 14. No tickets will fca sold at the door. Bids are on sale every night at the east window on the 14th floor, between 5:30 and 8:30 p. m. The price to Evening Commerce students is $1.60. Others may purchase them for $3.60. The Evening Commerce Club, the largest organization on the campus, with a membership of 650 all students in the Evening Division of the College of Commerce—-sponsors two dances each year. In addition to this number of outstanding lecturers are secured. Close Banner Year An unusual year of activities has been given the Evening Commerce Club under the direction of the present Council, consisting of Donald W. McAllister, president William Miller, Jr., vice-president John Mahoney, treasurer and Catherine Seisser, secretary. Band Presents Annual Spring Concert, May 22 A novel program will be presented on Sunday afternoon, May 22, at 3:00 p. m., when the De Paul University concert band presents its annual spring concert. This year's selections, according to Mr. T. M. Justus, director of the De Paul band, will be in a much lighter vein than those usually attempted by concert bands. Plan Program The seventy-five piece band has assembled numbers from the light opera repertory, works of modernday composers, and also some light concert favorites for its program. All are invited to attend the concert a week from Sunday, since all seats will be complimentary. One number which will attract considerable attention is one written by the modern composer, Hadley, entitled, "From Africa to Harlem." which attempts t° show the evolution of the Negro music from its in(Continued on page 4) On behalf of the faculty and students of De Paul University, the DE PAULIA wishes to express its sincere sympathy to Hazel Hoist, Arts senior, on the recent death of her mother. Thursday, May 12, 1938 Musical Comedy Enters Final Week of Rehearsal Launch Student Ticket Drive 'ALL AT SEA" PREVIEW Eileen Yore, Jules Nestor, Lois Isaacks. and Adelaide Majewski will appear in the cast oj this year's musical comedy, starting Thursday, May 19. Evening Commerce Club Plans Spring Dance at Medinah The annual Spring Dinner-dance (optional), the grand finale of the activities of the Evening Commerce Club, will be held May 21, in the Grand Ballroom of the Medinah Club on Michigan Avenue. Jack Denny and his orchestra, direct from the Waldorf-Astoria in New York will furnish the swing for the restless feet of the not-so-tired business men and their relaxing secretaries, while strollers will play request numbers during the dinner. Retaliation! Coed Answers Challenge In He-Man Issue There are many things, Mr. Dolehide, which are lower than hiding several paragraphs of poor wit (I'm flattering you in my deep respect for old age) behind the skirts of columnists who give up many hours which could otherwise have been spent in leisure and exert much energy to give you the thoroughly readable portions of the four-sheet pride of De Paul, but I don't know what they are, and if I did I should hesitate to mention them because you would probably consider yourself conscience bound to impose them upon us, being at a loss most of the time for an original idea see last week's DE PAULIA for evidence. The Ultimatum Your difficulties will be over when the editors have completed their Englith courses. The articles contained in the DE PAULIA will no longer trouble you. You will no longer be able to understand them. The hint which you passed along to Miss Shannon has been well received. She realizes how much it would mean to you to bring back childhood memories, and promises that on receipt of a series of the Rover Boys books she will review them for you. As far as Miss Taylor is concerned, the coeds do not wish to be termed cats, but they will lend their wholehearted backing to any public project which you would deem beneficial and (Continued on page 4) Announce Winners in Devaney Club Contest In accordance with the policy of the Devaney Law Club "Give The Student a Chance to Talk," it sponsored a public-speaking contest Friday, May 6 at 8: 30 p. m., in the Moot Court. The Evening School triumphed over the Day School by taking the first two places in the persons of Dwight Dalby and W. J. Hartman Frank Csar taking third only after a heated deliberation by the judges. Students Complete Eight students out of a possible forty-six eligibles, eligibility being determined by attendance at threequarters of the meetings during the semester, participated. Combining the Day and Evening School divisions of the Club, giving both a chance to become better acquainted, the contestants spoke on the subject selected by the members themselves, Resolved: The State of Illinois should adopt by statute a rule that a candidate for admission to the practice of law must show that he holds a degree issued by an accredited college indicating his satisfactory completion of a full collegiate course and also that he holds a degree of Bachelor of Laws issued by an accredited Law school. The prizes, $25.00, $15.00 and $10.00. donated by the founder of the club. Justice John B. Devaney, were given to the winners at the Pi Gamma Mu annual banquet at the Brevoort hotel last night. ARE YOU GOING NAUTICAL FOR MAY 19? "All at Sea" Opening May 19 at De Paul Auditorium With opening night one week from today the cast of "All At Sea" is busily polishing up the numbers. A record attendance is expected and student tickets are now available from any member of the cast for the nominal price of seventy-five cents. A last-minute drive is being conducted for patrons and student sponsors. A special program is being planned for the occasion which the students are asked to support as part of the all-student production. Patrons and sponsors will be charged $1 which will entitle them to have their name on the program. Plan Staging Properties and costumes have been selected by the managers of the play and with the rehearsals being held everyday, "All At Sea" promises to be a smoothly enacted musical comedy.Irving Brabec, Will Bach and Boris Krememliev, well-known student composers are working hard to finish the orchestration for the show. The theme song is "When Summer is Over" written by Lorraine Bender. In past years the musical score for the annual comedy has been made Up of lilting "catchy" tunes that go a long way to put over the play. The numbers this year promise to be just as popular on the campus. Chorus Rehearses The chorus and those doing speciality numbers are painstakingly going through their routines in order to present to the audience a truly professional performance. May 19 and 20 are the dates set for the play to take place in the De Paul Auditorium. A large crowd can be accommodated in .his building and the entire school is expected to attend.Thomas Haggerty who is diligently directing the actors is head basketball coach of the University. Mr. Haggerty is well known for having directed numerous plays at the De Paul Academy in addition to being basketball and track coach and professor of Latin and History. He is now affiliated with the Commerce school. Mrs. C.P. O'Donnell Edits Current Issue Of Alumni Magazine The current April issue of the DE PAUL UNIVERSITY NEWS is edited by Kay Wilson O'Donnell. It is the custom to select a different editor each month from among the ranks of De Paul alumni. This month's editor is a former editor of the DE PAULIA and is now the wife of Professor Charles P. O'Donnell of the political science department of De Paul University. She is also a member of Alpha Omega sorority. Pays Tribute The twenty-fifth anniversary of the ordination of the Rev. T. C. Powers C. M., vice-president of the university, is the occasion for an article by Jack Donohue '29, former editor of the DE PAULIA. He relates the story of Father Power's early life and his activities as a religious. Two of his sisters (he is the youngest of eleven children) have also heard the call and are now associated with orders. Father Powers first made the acquaintance of De Paul in 1909 when he attended that year as a scholastic. Explains Requisites Mr. William Sanders of the university's department of education offers his belief of what are the requisites for the "Education of A Gentleman-1938 Style." Basing his opinion on the years of experience that his position have provided him he holds that the modern university should train a young man to be a good Christian, an innocuous citizen, and a provident father. This issue also includes articles on the advisory system that has recently been inaugarated at the university and the experiences and impressions of a De Paul graduate at Harvard university. The regular monthly departments provide their quota of information and sidelights on the life and activities of the old grads. Secretarial School Holds Skating Party The Roller Skating party of the Secretarial School which was held last Friday evening in St. Pius' Hall for the benefit of St. Vincent's Orphanage proved a success, many attending and enjoying themselves to the utmost. This party was the second of its sort held this year. The hall is located at Ashland and nineteenth and proved quite satisfactory for the occasion.