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dlatjMercyhurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania

VOLUME V NUMBER 2
NOVEMBER, L9SS

Catholic Teachers!Attend • MODERN TRENDS!

WBm IN PHILOSOPHY Mercyhurst Bridge-Tea To Be
Annual Dinner At Josephinium Modern philosophers seemfto be {Outstanding Event Of Season
vainly i s triving fat I riddles which •

Monsignor Cauley
BL The annual dinner given by
Monsignor Cauley in honor of the
Catholic teachers of the Erie
Diocese took place on Tuesday eve-
ning, November 14, at the Joseph-
inium. The chief purpose off this
affair, according to Father Cau-
ley, is "the bringing together of
all the communities for the com-
1 underlie all things, has made the
mon cause of Catholic education. '
Father George, O.F.M., of Pat-
terson, N. J., was the principal
speaker of the evening. His sub
Host i t B Annual 1 Fete a For are saturated with gloom and con- jFashionljEtevue Featured at College Benefit, JMadeS
tradict ion. I Let us attempt!to ex- ^ ^ ^ H K Possible fby Local Merchants
educators press our opinion of these popular
beliefs. Bfl|flSlfljBjHKBHBHHHi
dent body?have been offered for HScepticism, the I theoryfthatfwe • J C A L E N D A R After a retirement of JI I most
the repose of the souls of the fol- can believe in Jnot hing,I has,I like November 26 — B ? t SUf three years from the active social
lowing : ;}Miss I Catherine Oleason, hoop-skirts n mil bustles, its period B Mercy hurst? Bridge |Tea.!!S functions of the citvf Mercyhurst
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former student of Mercyhurst| Col- of vogue. The universal doubt was December 12— J I m p f College comes to the fore with
lege, class of t '35,1 Du Bois, Pa., in early times I the \ smart philo- I Bishop's Day? £ 4 ^ 8 1 ? what promises to be one of the
Mrs. KatherinelShalkam, of Erie, sophy among the elitef of Greece. November 2 9 — f i l S i i f l r a i ^ i most brilliant>affairs|in the social
and Mr. John Summers, Buffalo, Today, science,I with its {positive • Thanksgiving Vacation Begins history of the College.
N. Y. I &ffi December 8— 'M i -M. A benefit bridge tea will take
assurance that immutable laws
:-o-: 6 Sodality Breakfast and £ place in the college on Saturday '
NOVEMBER BUSY MONTH m man ridiculous who doubts about A Reception. ^|*|$5% j afternoon, November 25, from two
FOR OLUB ACTIVITIES everything, fl December 17— until five. One of the novelties[>of
wholdoubtslthat-he
I Christmas Pageant the party will be a style revue pre-
doubts, andfisfnot quite sure that
fWednesday November 15 a long: he doubts that he doubts.'' Let us December 19— sented bv the students. Costumes
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ject dealt chiefly with queer inci- postponed meeting of the Pegasus pretend thattwetare sceptics. On • Freshman Christmas Party. will be furnished thru the cour-
dents and queer people It hat he Poetry club Stookl place | inlkits our way Jto I school I we dodge a December 22— tesy of* several of the local firms
had dealt with in the course of his usual club room, at 18:00. New swiftly moving car because we are I Christmas Vacation Begins and those modeling are: Margaret
experiences as a priest, and re- officers taking the chair were: sure that * ajffheavy object Shurts :-o-: Clark, Virginia Renz, Grace Marie
lated a series of amusing and en- Miss Dorothy Mooney, Pres.; Miss what itUhits. We f turn our steps WHO'LL VOLUNTEER? Souders and Eugenia Sproat.
tertaining anecdotes. Martha Meyers Secretary; and Sr. toward thirty-eighth street be- Chief hostesses of ft he day: will
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Mercyhurst college was repre- Philippa, acting Treasurer. A large cause we are confident that Mer- Students taking the Secretarial be Miss Ruth Whalen and Miss
sented by a large percentage of attendance noted the {{presence of cyhurst has not moved itself to the Course are requested to volunteer Geraldine Heil assisted! by many
the faculty. many'old and new members who West Lake Road. We have already their typing services to the Mer- of the upperclassmen who will act
contributed to thejpoetical writing made a mi take in our philosopsy. ciad staff. £ A n v | assistance offered as sub-hostesses and ushers.
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and discussion of the group. in this line will be greatly appre- Following the regular session of
REV. FR. DANIELSON AD We can't be sceptics for we have
Kapa Chi Sorority meeting started our day doing acts ground- ciated by the Staff. Remember card playing in the various social
D R E S S E S ! STUDENTS
scheduled for the same evening ed on certainty. 1 fear that our this is your college paper and you and reception rooms of the school,
was ^postponed indefinitely on "ac- are expected to do your bit in tea will be served in the students'
Friday November 17, | Rev. Fr. conclusion concerning scepticism
count of the weather. Regular ft making it a success. refectory. Fall decoration and
Danielson of St. Johns Catholic is, " I s n ' t it all dreadful tush?
meetings and future activities of :-o-: colors will predominate. Miss Ju-
Church spoke before the assembly NEW GROUP MOVES INTO
the organization will be announced ATTENTION! lia Belle Gallup, Miss Helen Loe-
at Mercyhurst College. The sub-
at a later date. \ PRAOTIOE HOUSE belenz, Miss Katherine Reiser and
ject of his lecture was—B History Xmas vacation! will begin
Thursday November 16, a first Miss Evelyn ^Donahue will pre-
of the Mass." Fr. Danielson is one on Friday Decembers 22. Wednesday, November 8 the side at the tea table.
of the many lecturers that visit meeting of the Science club was Students may not have per- new group of Home Economics
the college from time to time and called by the President, Miss Co- A survey of the reservation
mission to leave before their students moved into the practice list reveals a gratifying response
address the student body* on stello Ressler andlwas attended last class on Thursday. Stu- house, to assume the domestic
various topics of interest. by the Science Professors and the to the invitations extended by the
science majors. Many ^interesting dents are to return on Sun- duties of their course. This group faculty. A partial list of the early
:-o-: papers were read andidiscussed. day, January 7, 1934 — by includes: ?Kay Egan, Evelyn Don- reservations is:
7:00. No cuts of any kind ahue, DotlMeyers, Mercedes Eisen- Mrs. Samuel D. Langley, Mrs.
REGRETS The regular Student Council
mav he taken. gart. Miss Ruth Whalen, head of John St. Lawrence, Miss Rose
Meeting of the College took place
the Home Economics department I Continued on Page 3)
The faculty and the student on the first part of the month.
A few years ago just after the will continue to act as supervisor.
body extend heartfelt sympathy to Full attendance of student and
:-o-: the hockey squad, for the purpose
the families of those in our midst faculty representatives were noted. scientific hysteria, it seems to
who have suffered recent bereave- Minor house regulations were dis- have been philosophically bad HOOKEY TEAMS CHOOSES of electing a Captain and a man-
ment. The loss of some of our dear cussed but nothing of major im- form for a person to call his soul V* I HEAD ager. MissS Costello Ressler was
friends have been jj mourned sin- portance was to be given out was his own. Why consider a soul? voted to the office of Captain
cerely. The Holy sacrifice of the the statement given to the Merciad Did not the cell explain life and Wednesday October 24. aimeet- and Miss Catherine Egan selected
Mass andfthe prayers of the stu- reporter. did not the complexity of the ing was held in the auditorium by as manager.
brain-fibers explain thought? The
applause f aroused by this theory
Bishop's Day To Be Held was? so loud]that those who dis-
agreed found it impossible to make
Dramatic Organization To
Tuesday. December 12 themselves heard. Today all those
who guarded their souls arejvery
Hold Initial Meeting Of Year
fortunate. Souls are getting to be
College Pays Respects f to Prelate With Yearly the fashion once more. "By sou), Plans for Donation of Costumes for Wardrobe Day to
Celebration men have undestood a vital prin- be Chief Topic off Discussion
ciple distinct from matter, yet so
Tuesday, December 12, has dining room for the guest of hon- united to it that soul and body Monday November 20, at eight parel in particular is solicited and
been set aside and designated as or and the Senior Class. make up (but one person." Ef we o'clock the first meeting of the contributions of any sort from the
the official date for the annual had no soul our thought would Dramatic Organization will be student body will be greatly ap-
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observance of Bishop's day at MRS. M. J. RELIHAN BNTBE- depend entirely upon! our brain. held! in the auditorium at Mercy- preciated. Watch for the official
Mercyhurst. If merely our brains think then hurst College. Reorganization, in- date* on the bulletin board. Look
^ TAINS
^ PRACTICE HOUSE
Following the reception when we could only imagine the things stallation of officers, and discus- into your attics and cellars for
GROUP
the entire student body is formally sion incident to such business will discarded but {wearable clothing.
Thursday evening, November 9, we have j perceived, and we have
presented to the Most Rev. John Mr. and Mrs. M.sJ. Relihan enter- never perceived anything save take place. Plans for the coming
Members of the Student body
Mark Gannon, Bishop of Erie, tained at^a very delightful dinner tangible matter. The very Ifact year's productions and a thorough
who wish to make application to
D.D., D.C.L., LL.D., a program in their home at 2915 French that man is constantly arguing schedule outlined by the various
the dramatic organization may do
will be presented in the audito- Street. The guests of the evening over It he question of soul is committees will he presented.
so by sending in a written request
rium, at the conclusion of which were the Practice House Group of enough to show that his intellect Announcement has been made of stating previous experience, inter-
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the Bishop will address a few Mercyhurst and included: Helen will not rest*with the material. a coming Wardrobe D a y " to be est and amount of time devoted to
words to the assembly. Crowley, Anna McGrath, Regis Materialism, by denying the soul, held!by this society for the pur- work. Honorary membership mav
The College will then adjourn O'Leary, Kay Reiser, students, also denies free-will. Such a de- pose of gathering in costumes for
the use of the oasts. Clothing of become full fledged membership
to the Chapel for Benediction, im- Miss Ruth Whalen, house mother, nial, if logically followed out,
would shake the foundations of all sorts either old fashioned or only through participation in a
mediately after which a formal and Rev. Father Powers, chaplain
and guest of honor. I Continued on Page 3) new will bo accepted. Men's ap- play by the student.
dinner will be served in the State
 Page Two THE MEROIAD NOVEMBER. 1933

Published monthlyfby the students of Mereyhurst College WITH OUR ALUMNAE TRAILS TO 0HINA she laughed and joked with her
§*«5wi;l5^B Address all com mun iea 1 ions . to •& , ' ^ H By Martha Myer Babs set it down as ridicule. Any-
THE MEROIAD ^Congratulations to Helen Weav- one could see during that last se-
Merevlinrst College Erie, Pennsylvania er who was recen 11 v married to Barbara Kent wasn't nearly so mester how the break between
jfi Subscription Rates9 V
dignified as her name would indi- t hem widened. Every day they
the nephew of Father Cox, of
ONE DOLLAR THE Y E A R | | § ffl •% Pittsburgh. Ditto to Eleanor jwho cate. At least, she hadn't reached drifted farther apart. Judy, hop-
IMEROIAD STAFF | j married the '' Boy-friend from the "Miss Barbara" stage when ing for a new turn of .affairs
she was inf college. There she was waited for Babs to say something
Hooker.'' just ' J Babs.'' Babs r of childish but she never did. Babs changed
ASSISTANT EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ^$^M^A^^^^^^% Renz
BUSINESS MANAGER , ....Costello Ressler ^aAnd here are some of our girls fancies and whimsical air she was, and Judy changed and .beneath
lljXGriA.NCrhj JijUilOIx >i^^^*i^^^Wtm«i^^M^^>i^sh^a. •v>^»• >^••^•<^<MlSS Bryan who received teaching appoint- living every minute with unre- "bold fronts" they became silent
*/ I ASSOCIATE EDITORS: | § ments this year: t Mary Cronin strained enthusiasm. No matter strangers., v %{. j |
Mary O'Dea — Betty Banner — Martha Meyers — Betty Streuber — Ethel Levick, '32, have«been ap- now dull the day might be for
M' Jean Reese — Jane Uprichard — Eugenia Sproat — pointed to the Secretarial Deart- It scemS to be an"uriexplainable
^ J e a n St. Lawrence some, Babs could find a speck of trait of human nature, that bit of
ment of Strong Vincent. Mildred fun somewhere. Like a sprite, she
STAFF REPORTERS? | | false pride which prevents one
Miss Burd — Miss Bigler — Miss Rectenwald — Miss Lyman Bird received her transfer from would dance into every room along
Wesleyville.v'High to Erie Acade- person from giving into another.
I F1BLD* CORRESPONDENTS a the dormitory corridor. She was a Thus so stupidly was the flame of
Miss Barrett — Miss Moonev. my High's Math, department bit of early spring sunshine and
Rose Galbo received her appoint- friendship blown out by the hiss-
April rains. When she left a room, ing breath of distrust.
COURTESY ment |to Roosevelt High where a certain drabness came back; in Not even the thought of final
she is j teaching the Italian lan- to it. You| couldn't ever quite
guage, a step that is being inaugu- separation could budge the stub-
[ \ Politeness is to do and say — the kindest tiling in rated by the Erie School system name this compound of lovable bornness of these two — two who
the kindest way." | in that school this year. Cibby
peculiarities which was Babs'. might never see each other again.
The annual Courtesy Campaign sponsored by the Neuburger is teaching £t lie eighth Every so often, like a little girl On we went through finals, grad
Junior Class of WMereyhurst College has filled our grade at Sterrettania. Peg Blair's dressing up in her big sister's uation gifts, Commencement, con-
bulletin boards with posters to that effect for the teaching commercial work and clothes, Babs would become seri- gratulations; at last we were to
ous. Her wistful pensivencss meet Mr. World.
past two weeks. I night school to the lads and lassies
Such warnings as: "Always be Courteous — the over in Corry. And Jean Sum- seemed pathetically humorous; Into the steady stream of everv
mers is head of the Secretarial and yet we were glad for it be- day events we 'were poured, each
ABC of the modern school." Be polite—in the chapel Department of afprivate school in cause it was fample proof that to seek his own level. The ' bonds
—halls—over the phone—every where and at all Buffalo. Last, (but - least?) Mer- hers was not a surface personality. which we thought held us so tight-
times to all people", soonfbecame the slogans on every eyhurst has three Alumnae on her She was not all light gaiety; there ly together were, of necessity,
lip. j& own teaching staff: Jean Elliot, was a depth to her that we, who loosened. And yel, one bond was
Classes vied with one another to do honors in this Freshman, English; Miriam Shalk- were at times so proud of our ex- forged anew. %
direction but none were more outstanding than the ham, Secretarial; and your Alum perienced ideas, never reached. It was in a hotel, in SanJFran-
Junior Class - itself a§sponsor of the project. The nae scribe, Latin. h That is, none of us but Judith cisco, one mornim; after break-
active campaign is over, but let us hope that the ef- Midge Hall is seen daily around Berkely. fast that a "dear old lady" was
fect has been far more reaching than a rivalry of Mereyhurst, as she is here taking From the first homesick Fresh- dictating her usual letters to her
some extra work which will en- man days, Judy just naturally had secretary and traveling companion.
two weeks and will extend Ihroughout the year and Suddenly, almost too suddenly for
even further into the years of our life. In this respect able her to secure her B.S.C. the right sort of shoulder for
We hear that our old friend, Babs' tears. 1 [ere was the someone the tiny old lady, a once calm and
we can emulate our Junior sisters who so perfectly Mary Ann Woods, (who is doing who always had time to listen, competent secretary dashed out of-
exemplify the high! standards of courtesy which some tutoring out North East while the rest of us almost chuck- the door land dawn the hall into
should be paramountiin every college in general and way), has lost that ring, and is led at a serious-minded Peter Pan. the arms of — Babs.
ours in particular. J f wondering if K. T. knows any- At times we envied her, because " I ' v e always been hoping",
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—Ruth Sterrett, '34 thing about it. she seemed twice the friend of sobbed Judy, "that I'd find my
:-o-: In order that we may publish- Babs since she knew both sides of way to China."
ARE WE AWARE? news of interest to our Alumnae that characteristic little self. Judy "And don't think", added an
we ask that you write to us from was forced to share Babs with equally tearful Babs, " t h a t I
America cherishes as a sacred tradition the splen- tjme to time |and give us your Tommy. Of course, if youjknew wasn't ready to walk all}, over
did good-will which is annually manifested on The- "side of the news". 3 Babs, you knew Tommy. He was China making footsteps for you to
£•. —Kay Barrett, '33 the very prominent masculine in- hear." . I
Pather-We-Thank-Thee Day. This tradition is sol- fluence in the young lady's life. Tommy, as the efficient host,
emnly handed down from generation to generation. : -0-:
Tommy's J faithfulness demon- provided the celebration dinner in
May our spirit of gratitude be. reawakened so that THINGAMABOBS strated itself weekly in that long- Chinatown's most? Chinese restau-
we nmyfobserve!this year's feasting o£$Thanksgiving distance telephone call at 9:05 rant and, as the good-natured hus-
with more appreciative! hearts, f i $ i & | *& Jean Reese—Ruby lipstick -. P.M. Sunday night. Everyone band, never murmured once even
If ever before injthe history of the world a people supper dances - tuxedoes -J-horse learned to know Bab's quick little though he couldn't get a word in
shows - tea - cakes.
were obliged to be grateful it is now in this age it' •-
steps toward the telephone. No edgewise among al I those I* * don't
which is so rich in blessings. By each and everyone tjf Florence Bigler—Empress Eu- wonder Ann Stewart could truth- you remembers?"
the aspirations of our lives may now more fully |be genie hatsf- house parlies -fdash- fully say, as she did many a time, :-o-:
ing roadsters - eager stag lines. I'd know her step^if I heard it
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realized. f | ft Nan O'Brien—Tinkling glasses- CURRENT COMMENTS
in China". I remember Judy look-
The Pilgrim bent his knee in solemh thanksgiving crimson velvet evening gowns- ing up from one of those little red
for the mere gift of life amidst hunger andfprivation. chrysanthemums - All American shorthand books to say, "Ijknow Pres. San Martin declares a
And we, in the midst of ^plenty, with the modern per- Girl. I I m I would". | | state war exists — He never could
fection of the systems of education, of travel, the Jean Sproat—Soft lights and So Babs skipped through her
keep a secret!
miracle of the radio and other innumerableiluxuries, sweet music - breakfast at Child's- four years! of textbooks and
Hitler insists that Germany wilK
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to make life fuller andfmore lfvable, shall.we remain an April DayJ- FannyjFarmer - A. "crackeri and |jelly feasts" her
not be a, * shoe-stmer" in Iworfl
passive, with no thanks in j"our hearts? Our thanks A. Milne's - The Romantic!Age. events—so they are putting up a
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"blind dates", and her Sunday
ought.to be commensurate with the favors we receive. Regis 0 'Leary—Starched |white kick. I 2 < |
night -.'calls from -Tommy. All this
At times our hearts ache; darkness seems to envelop uniforms - crickets on the hearth- | Texas' Guinan has made the only
time, too, a beautiful comradeship
.successful "comeback" on Broad-
our every |ambition, to shadow our every hope. Such lullabyes - home made bread - con- was growing stronger. "Babs and
way in many years.
is the plan of four kindfPather. He has ordained that certs. J u d y " came to be rather a tradi-
Kay Egan—picture in a frame- HUNTER DROWNS IN WA-
there^should be no morn without a night. Pond's cold cream ads - dancing
tional phrase around school. There
Whenfon that memorable day we kneel down in feet - eiderdown blankets - wood- was a singular beauty to the sin- TER — and prohibition repealed
cerity of their loyalty to each the next day.
prayer, let our lifted eyes I express?wliall our hearts land pools. | other. Perhaps because it was so
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feel — FatherJ we thank Thee. J i J Prominent Republicans see no

—Alexandra Kacprowicz, '34 schoolrooms!- Peter Pan - Saxe's
COMPARISON
.By Leonie Belle Weers
My mother holds the spring's
first buds
In reverent!arms
And in the! garden f walks
with God
And knows His charms....
But I who can not ever tread
The sun-kissed sod
Can read a poet's book and know
The voice of God.
Marie Dillon—Strawberries - |fragile in its perfection, it couldn't need for the Recovery Plan —
last. '* "•£- Well, they shouldn't;, it's the
Fifth!Ave., Shop - candlelight and
" I ' v e been working for two glowing embers. % Someone, jealous of their happi- democrats who are recovering
years collecting this library." Father Sullivan—I. Miller shoes ness in each other, placed a germ from the shock of being in office.
*f Goodness, what a lot of friends of doubt tin the mind of trusting We see where a midshipman got
-Edgar Guest poetry - Blackstone
you must havel" £ cigars - police dogs. Babs—* - Maybe your confidences dismissed from the Navy for be-
—Annapolis Log aren 't valued so highly.'' Of ing married — going from one
Mary Yriberry—mystery plays-
course *, Babs, in a wrong mood, battle to another so to speak. %
*- ## # { whistling winds - hikes - sun-
| A Fair Question^ would overhear Judy saying "She HAMBURG WANTS GAME—
shine, k
Father: "And that, son, is the tells me every little thing." headline. Theipigs giving out per-
I'll get you the next time. fj
story of your daddy and the Great I 4 —The Shadow That was the start .of it. Babs haps f
War." . :-o-: just keptfon putting two and two Here we have a woman who
Son; "Yes, daddy, but what did Times got so hard that the hitch- together and getting five. When drowned herself in sauerkraut—
they need all the other soldiers hikers stood on highways and Judy, never knowing, humored a few spareribs, no doubt.
foH" s m i offered to go either way.. her, she thought it sarcasm. When —Jean Reese, '36
NOVEMBER, 1933
THE MEROIAD Page Three
MERCYHUR8T BRIDGE-TEA OK
tion of America, during its annual still wondering about is how the ming preferably
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somewhere,
1 TO BE OUTSTANDING
EVENT OF SEASON Vox Discipularum meeting in Washington next De-
cember, will hold a Pan American
girls ever learned to wear the man-
nish clothes with It he ease which
around^ the shoulder.
Formal — If you've always had
session in the Hall of the Americas was so apparent. a suppressed desire J corked up
(Continued From Page 1) Wednesday ^Morning
of the Pan American Union, on No need to say more about the somewhere in your mind to try
Weber, Mrs.Ij. B. Dwyer, Miss Dear Ruth, November 1, 1933
the afternoon of December 28. play — everyone saw it and every- your hand at being a siren this
Ethyl Levick, Mrs. Henri G. Cha- It is therefore fa special pleas- one wants more like it — with is the time to uncork it. The key-
tain, Mrs. Hunter Willis, Mrs. May I offer congratulations to
ure to extend to the members of Jean Reese, hands in pockets, note of the evening mode is gla- *
George Kappelt, Mrs. Robert De- you on the first issue of the Mer-
your organization a most cordial saying, "God bless my soul", ac- iilour. The dresses encase the „fig-
vine, Mrs. D. W. Jardine, Miss ciad? I don't know if I'm in order
invitation to attend this session. companied by Margaret Clark who ure in an unbroken sheath from
Florence Weschler, Mrs. Carrie or not, but I'll take the chance for
Hoping that some of your mem- chimes in with, "Yis.'sor, anithin' shoulders to ankles, starting to
Bird, Mrs. J. C. Hammond, Mrs. I want you to know how much I
bers may be present, I begfto re- more sor?" Congratulations Marg., flare around the feet. This has
Geo. Wingeter, Mrs. Emmet D. enjoyed the issue. It has what the
main you certainly know your Irish! been named the mermaid silhou-
Hurley, Mrs. Milliard Renz, Miss last year's issues missed}— as one • • •

good German to another — wim, Very sincerely yours, —Jean St. Lawence ette. All the dresses have high
Natalie Ford, Mrs. Frank Lacey, I L. S. Rowe fronts but the back tells quite a
Mrs. Louis Martin, Mrs. Harry wigor, and witality.* Pep is what :-o-:
a school f pa per should %ave and Director General different story (a naughty but
Weschler, Mrs. (lara Wilbert, :-o-: CHOICE CRUMBS FROM nice one). If you think you are
Ms. Arthur Streuber, Mrs. H. L. pep is what has been achieved
this year. The new contributors OVER THE FOOTLIGHTS FASHION'S FEAST regal enough to handle one with-
Emmet, Mrs.:'Alec Sisson, Mrs. out appearing clownish by all
Chas. Kennedy. show much promise. tt
Goodbye Again", a comedy by Ye plump sisters sing hallelu- means try a train. Can't you just
Now to proceed to the*destruc-
:-o-: Allan Scott, is enjoying a much jah, hey nonny nonny and other picture yourself undulating into a
tive criticism (in true Sister Phil-
deserved popularity at Erie's such quaint expressions of ^merri- ballroom with your train swish-
MODERN TRENDS IN lipian style). If you want your
Playhouse. Indeed, so full are the ment. The struggle is over. No ing elegantly behind you?
PHILOSOPHY W alumnae to subscribe to the paper
houses that Director Vincent is longer need you look longingly at Until next month smootho and
in • < a whole-hearted manner, you holding the play over until the
a nice juicy chocolate eclair and cheero.
(Continued from Page 1) should at least have one column nineteenth of the month. You, who
sigh "No thank you." No longer —Skipper, '35
the universe. Without free will devoted tq|them. For myself, I am can tolerate a slightly risque but need you gargle tomato juice at
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man follows the line of least re- interested in the news as is be- screamingly funny drama — don't every meal and then sneak down SENIOR HOCKEY TEAM
sistance. It is needless to describe cause I still know the familiar miss it! to the icebox in the dead of night, SCORES VICTORY
the chaos into which humanity names which appear on its pages; Hester Walker Beall, a new- feeling like a burglar stealing the OVER FRESHMEN
would be hurled if such a belief but take the graduates of four comer in local dramatic circles is crown jewels. Thanks to Mae
were general. years ago, what is there in it to
going over with the proverbial West we can relax and eat like Seminary Also Admits Defeat
interest them with the exception human beings once more. Tuesday
In modern philosophical circles, of an occasional mention of a " b a n g " , and we especially no- —Edinboro Game Anticipated
ticed her lovely speaking voice. of the " r a g bone-hank of hair" On October 31 the Freshmen
we find a deep-voiced young man faculty member? The new girls
MacClellan Shinn does his usual figure is over. It's good formjjand and Upperclass teams played their
who is trying very hard to gain are simply names to them and to
good work and is superlatively good fashion to have curves. Let's first game of a series of three.
the "floor". He dubs himself appreciate remarks about them,
humorous. all give three good rousing cheers The outcome of this series is to be
Atheist. The theory which he ex- one must know them. May I sue:-
The play is briefly a portrayal for Mae West. the entertaining of the winners
pounds is Atheism. Mr. Atheist is gest that you put some one on a
a chesty fellow who loves to column telling the news about the of an interval in a famous writer's Speaking of this popular young by the losers. The score was 3-0
strut. He likes to impress man life. MacClellan Shinny Mr Bixby, lady reminds me that an Erie shop in favor of the Upperclassmen.
old girls T For instance, why not
kind with his astounding amount put a word in about lastlyears who is the psychologist and author is featuring two semiformals worn The game that followed on No-
of knowledge. Surely you have graduates? Tell those that do not lecturing in Cleveland. He runs by her in that *grand picture vember 2 was the College Varsity
heard him.shout, "There is no know the news what they are do- into (rather literally) an old " I ' m No AngelV. These are only vs. Seminary. This was the first
God. Yes, I've considered the sub- ing since leaving the Alma Mater. "flame" of his and with much op- two of the many autographed chance forlthe varsityw to get O
into
ject; so I know that there is no I'm not so proud of my own occu- position on-all sides, tries to de- dresses that can be found in our action and they proved their
God." Poor Mr. Atheist! He is so pation, but Jiow about Marg and stroy an illusion Helen (Frances dress shops. Now's your chance worth by a winning score of 3-0.
unsuccessful in his attempt to be Jean, et al? Kay Ryan is|working Mallery) has built up around their to look like your favorite movie The Collegian lineup was as fol
impressive. His voice is very loud but what of Mary Irwin, Pic Sum- former love. He goes into it star. All the young bloods are lows:
in denial, but he can't even force mers, Mary Carlos, Betty Dan- rather more thoroughly than his taking it up. Line forms to the Dorothy} Cronauer CF
a whisper when we ask him for ahy, Ginnie Duggan, et al? secretary (Miss Beall) or Helen's right and no fair shoving. Sallv Blair ,.RI
his proofs. husband wishes him to, and the
Another item, Mrs. Kenny Carl- tale hangs thereby. Clothes seem to be getting more Jane Connor RW
ton (I question the spelling of and more specialized. If this Dorothy Mooney LI
Mr. Athiest has two cousins who The lines are really clever Martha Myer LW
are also well-known. The older is that name) has a two-weeks old enough to Scarry themselves, but keeps up we'll have to start chang-
baby boy; she should be congratu- ing our dress every other hour. Betty Killeen CH
Pagan, a man who worships false you must see it to know what your Martha Kettering „.....^.„ RH
gods; the younger is Agnostic. Ag- lated. How about Helen Huether, still highly amused columnist There's a dress for every occasion.
Marg Harris and the girls from If you want to be ultra-ultra you Costello Ressler I * LH
nostic knows fthat there is a God, means. Katherine Egan :... RF
but he declares that man lacks the that class? I'd like to know what should have town costumes for
is happening to them, and why—
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morning and shopping — after- Margaret Mullaney „ LF

intelligence and the data with Of no less importance is the Ann Emraett : GT
which to know God. He is most and I know the other girls feel noon for bridge and teas — dinner
about the same. One hates to ad- comedy presented by the members suits for night olubing — and Two outside games are sched-
uncomplimentary| in his beliefs, of the Athletic Association in our uled for the near future. On Mon-
for he underestimates not only mit she is a "has-been", but robes de soir for evening. But of
when one is, one lis, I guess. own school and directed by Ruth course simple souls like ourselves day, November 20 Edinboro will
his own but all mankind's intelli- Sterrett. I hesitate to give it a can always fall back on the classic play at Mercyhurst. A date has
gence. He fails to understand that And now, that I have all this
title (if you only knew) as I'm skirt and blouse and the old re- not yet been definitely set for the
faith makes up for deficien- off my chest this note is to tell torn between the names, " A Kit- Cleveland game which was post-
cies of our intellect. you that the]$1.00 is forthcoming liable double duty frock. Talk's
chen Fracas", "Hide and Seek", cheap, however, so we cans talk poned on account of the weather.
in the near future—to be explicit,
and "The Mystery of the Closet about all off them to Jour heart's :-o-:
There is today in America and when the pay check rolls in. and Occupants". Anyway — you content. Here's a short resume of FACULTY NOTES
Europe a strong propaganda in I hope you will take this letter all know what I mean and we all
favor of atheism. This arose in in the spirit in which it is writ- think it was lone grand stupen- a smart'wardrobe.
Europe under the false pretence ten, and in the meantime, I'll be dous production — no less! On November 1, Sister M. Col-
Morning till Noon — The skirt- lette, accompanied by Sister Mary
of liberty. Those I who are endeav- seeing you. ^ ] can vaguely remember the waist- type that was so popular Esther, visited Chicago in the in-
oring to propogate atheism are Editor's Note. (There was no night of the play that I was in a this summer is a smart hangover
teaching that belief in God brings name attached to the above — but terest, of the Home Economics
blue funk on the way in from the this winter. Best in the new soft Department.
servility and destroys personal welthank our unknown correspon-
country. A heavy snow storm con- knitted woolens. The latest cry in Father Powers, Mercyhurst 's
liberty. This mistaken idea of dent for her interest just the
spired to make of me at cross be- suits is the striking full length chaplain and professor of Philo-
freedom should be quite obvious same. Also we would like to add
tween a disinterested spectator coat with harmonizing skirt and sophy, was a recent visitor at
to those who consider Russia. that we have in this issue, an
and a heavy-jowled bull dog. But blouse. Punxsutawney, where he preached
What American can truthfully alumnae column. The only reason
before I knew it I was laughing Luncheon.to Tea — You'd be at the closing of Forty Hours De-
say that Russians enjoy more it was not in the last time was due
with "little boy" Dot. Mooney, surprised how different food votion at SS. Cosmas and Dami-
freedom than we? Leaders of to the negligence of our alumnae
who had been mistakenly called tastes when you're dressed in one an 's Church.
atheism are making every effort correspondent). 91
to win students in our American Dear Editor: an ^egg \ by Marg. Clark and of the new afternoon dresses. Mother M. Pierre, professor of
f couldn 't any more get over it than These are distinguished from those biology, Recently j invited Dr. Mo-
Colleges! One of the chief | causes I would appreciate it greatly if
for the spread of irreligion is ig- you would publish this letter could her audience. Then Kay of other seasons by the tall prin- Atee, prominent local physician,
norance. Parents cannot teach which came to me some days ago. Egan of the j manv curves came cess silhouette with interest cen- to discuss and demonstrate blood
their children doctrines which I think the Student Body would tripping (or am I wrong) out of tered in the bodice and skirt. tests for the biology group. Dr.
they, themselves, do not*know. It be interested in knowing what Stu- a closet with the statistical poet Tea Time — Tea time today Me A tee's presentation was thor-
is our duty to educate ourselves dent Government Organizations puffing at her heels — and the looks like a reproduction of an oughly appreciated by the class.
so that we will be able to defend are doing throughout!the country. blues were on their way I old tapestry. Rich colours, rich Father Lyons, of Austin, Pa.,
our faith*against the ..evil on- t Margaret Clark The audience was entirely with fabrics predominate. Of course the brother of Alice J. Lyons, A,*B.>
slaught of these rpseudo-philo- Pres. Student Council the cast which dicT remarkable skirt has to be ankle length to be '32, of Orange, N. J., was a re-
sophers. ; A
Dear •Studeri't President: I work with the ^splendidly clever in t>fe swim and if want to bo o nt&wat of the Morcyhur t fac-
I. —Virginia Renz, '31 The National Student! Federa- script. The thing that we are' all] especially smart, have fur trim- ulty.
 Page Four
SKIPPER'S LOG
Ship Ahoy there mates! It's
been pretty nice sailing the last
month hasn't it? We're all getting
to be regular old salts. Another
month and we'll be breaking out
into the sailor's hornpipe. Shall we students are doing.
sneak a peek into the Log? Well,
well, look what we found!
Peg Clark is so ethereal look-
ing. . .Dot Mooney is a very com-
petent person. . .The Interior Dec-
orating Class is doing some really
lovely work. . .Florence Bigler
and Jane Upriehard were on the
sick list. . .Glad to hear that
they're up and around again. . .
Dot Gronauer is an all around
athlete. . .Laura LaCavera and
her roomie Marg Mullaney are
THE MERCIAD NOVEMBER, 1933
COMMENTS ON OUR CON- AMONG THE REVIEWERS AT THE PRACTICE HOUSE AMONG THE POETS
TEMPORARIES
CECIL RHODES, by Sarah Ger- Saturday morning, September In Defense of Poetry....L...G. v
Have you looked over the ex- trade Mi 11 in, (New York: Har- 30. we started to move up to the Surprises Us Moon Over Philin-
changes? Spend that five minutes, per 's, 1933, 449pp). This book as Practice House. Accompanied by pines Talifer Conquest
that you intend wasting anyway, its title indicates is properly most of the furniture of the th i rd Sara Teasdale's Last Poems •,
profitably. See what your fellow classed as a biography. But con- floor (of which Ruth Sterrett's There are a number of very
trary to the usual biography it chair was a prominent article) we good books on the subject of poe-
In an editorial in the latest lends an .immense variety to its moved in triumphant procession tic appreciation. Two of the new-
"Victorian" the editor suggests readers. Within its pages may be to our new abode, not permanently est are "Discovering Poetry", by
that we, the students of . the na- found what I class as "appeals", you understand, just a preliminary Drew, which*treats of the very
tion, drop for a moment the glam- or searchings and reflections in- settling-down. modern verse. Century Publish-
orous view of Roosevelt and con- to all types of minds, whether Perhaps half an hour later we ing Company has a student's edi-
sider his construct ive plan in the they may be historians, geogra- entertained our first guests. How tion of Theodore Maynard's "Pre-
light of reason. "The N. R. A. is phers, novelists, politicians or in- appropriate some -Latin expres- face to Poetry "fat $2. Both of
not a brain child of. Roosevelt but telligent readers. sions^ are, " I fear the Greeks these reveal the intricacies and
a proposal which has been urged bearing gifts", or something? beauties of poetry, and explain
Cecil Rhodes is a dominant
by economists since the volume of figure in South African history, Anyway we told them tactfully and interpret types. They are
unemployment began to become mainly a statesman and financier. to depart; they were very hard of quite well worth the reading,
alarming.'' Is the plan proving it- Horn in "England' in 1853 of good itself is an attraction*
hearing but finally we managed to
self successful ? Is the plan able to parentage he remained there until drive them off,
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both lucky enough, to possess love-
ly naturally curly hair. . .Marty
Kettering will make a very effi-
cient President. . .Congratulations
to the Freshman Class on their
wise election of officers. ...Helen
Barry is so petite. . .Pat? Dean has rial asks us to think over Roose-
a sweet smile. . .Kay Harrington
has a keen sense of humor. . .Ask
bring/ th a big powerful industries he was about eighteen. Sunday night we moved up for We read that one of G. K.
in line? The small retailer is hurt our six weeks term. Chesterton's earliest efforts in
We begin to see now the re-
by the various codes. *' Can ]man Monday night dinner was a verse, long out of print, is again
ma rkable way he arranged his
change the natural economic masterpiece4of culinary skill, and on the publisher's lists. *fGrey-
life. It is not soon until he is i
forces?" without detracting from only a quarter too. beards at P l a y " is its title and it
found conscientiously at work in
the glory of Roosevelt this edito- Tuesday night we had the is said to be delightfully entertain-
the South African diamond mines.
House-warming with guests and ing. The book is enlivened with
At twenty, with considerable
velt's accomplishments. gifts and cocoa, cookies and lem- sketches by the author.
wealth in his hands, he realized
At Holy Cross the students *in- his first dream, the reality being onade. * • * .

w
the Freshman how thev liked their We'd like to thank everyone for We found this delightful piece
terestediin French are forming a his matriculation at» Oxford. At
first Mercyhurst Dance. . .Nancy Oxford ideas came to inspire his their interest in our project and of imagery in a recent periodical.
French Academy. Plans include
Staekhouse and Marie Dillon spent eJ fort and life. for the lovely and useful presents Beneath the delicate word beauty
special appreciation of French
a weekend with Lucille Meehan. . . they brought us. We appreciate it. there is a surprisingly deep
drama, comedies and causeries by The definite character of this
What"-kind of rating do James- We 've had several dinner guests, thought:
the French-speaking friends of extraordinarily virtuous, vehe-
town men have with the under- Holy Cross. Sounds ^interesting ment, | courageous nian in time none of whom have suffered ibad I j Night
classmen?. . .Helen Loebelenz got doesn't it? results with the exception of Night |
a telephone call all the way from corrodes peculiarly in this "land Father Powers. Father Powers, al-
Have vou ever read the column Traded a handful of stars for a
Chicago the other night.-. .By the
W that does not softly melt the though he claimed lie was hard-
"Outlooks and Insights" by heart, but that seizes with a swift moon {pearl.
way we're glad that Helen escaped ened to any fare, had, so we un- Learned
Brother Leo in the Collegian? If and passionate grip." The very
with minor bruises in that acci- derstand, a severe attack of indi-1 From the gossipy winds of a gem
you haven't, you are missing simplicity, which was the essence
dent. . .Jean Summers and Marg gestion. He was our guest a week far lovlier.
something worthwhile. In the No- of his character is best described
Hanna were recent guests. . . later, claiming that he had lived Pawned?
vember 3rd issue of the Collegian by the author as, "ruthlessness,
Didn't Peg Blair (alumna) look through the first one and might The moon for the Brooch of Day...
he $ gives his opinion of adult ed- imagination, brains and that capa-
stunning at£ the dance?. . .Miss as well try again. Night -
ucation. Adult education is a com- city for utter absorption in an idea
Whalen and Miss Heil took in ing thing. Look at our college ex- which J was Ms genius and made Climaxing a busy week. We had Swooned away, dead;
Lorn bar do at Cleveland. . .They tension courses. Alexander Meikle- him Rhodes." washfdays on Friday night and The fires of the Sun had scorched
wanted to hear Ben Bernie too john is organizing an Adult Group Saturday morning. On Saturday her naked
but said that they'd still be stand- for Social Studies! in San Fran- The condition of Africa at things ran smoothly under the Breast.
ing in line if they had waited to cisco where he wants an* inter- Rhodes' entrance was really chao- capable hands of the demonstrator —T. L. Tarrosa
get| in. . .We hear that Ann Mc- ested number of adults to solve tic, a land of treasure and intri- but Friday|night—'Shades of the We have not been able to dis-
Grath is a pretty good baker. . . problems of modern life. Are gue a target of Imperial passion experimentalists! At one time the cover anything concerning the
One of life's little tragedies — professors waiting their efforts which needed just such an invader top of the dryer, which was in the author; however we believe that
the day the clothesline broke up on immature football enthusiasts? as Rhodes. The story, including sole charge of certain unnamed she is a Manilian. To us the poem
at the Practice House and they "There are worse things than life how this self-contained man faculty members, popped open and stirs up visions of whispering
had to do the washing over again long learning." Many more inter- handles {diplomatic 1 relations with sheets, pillow cases, towels and breezes tropical nights ap-
.1; .Midge Hall has mischievous esting discussions will be found the Dutch and Germans; amalga- blouses rained down on spectators propriate in this weather!
dark eyes J . .Kay Forquer's black in this column.! mates diamond mines: clearly con- and participants alike, not to men- • • •

and gold semiformal is stunning An article in the "Notre Dame trols natives: establishes railways, tion festooning the sink, the stove Commonweal gives us a very
. . .Pulakos seems to be the popu- Scholastic "* speaks of the "new telegraphic systems: holds power and the cupboards in gaily colored thought-inspiring bit of verse by
lar rendezvous for Mercyhurst law in* campus conversation". in Parliament* and various other hangings. Catherine Ready:
girls. . .Why does Jack Gardener How much of the conversation of tremendous tasks, requires careful Perhaps the most tragic experi- Conquest
sit in Pulakos with that hopeful a day is gossip. Too much,. at any perusal. ence of the night, especially to one "My mind to me aikingdom is".
look on his face each SatudayT rate. Those who criticize what who does not like the taste of soap Well speaks the•• poet so.
Rhodes, at the peak of his exist-
. . .Peg Reichart motored up to others do, in regard to school ence worked feverishly and fought was trying to empty the washer. Therein a reign more absolute
Cleveland Friday to near Lombar- activities, are just -those who have death. The area, Rhodesia, given With a length of hose and a bright I keep than monarchs'know;
do. . .Jean St. Lawrence is a whiz never tried the work and who to him and which\bears his name idea, this young questioner-after- Therein^ unless I speak Ithe word,
in Logic. . .Mercedes Eisengart is probably could not do it. "Grum- was very dear to him but Eng- knowledge attempted to suction Not even God can go.
the neatest printer and can make bling asides on Ithe faults of land was nearer his heart. He was the water from the tub to the
the cleverest posters. . .Lolly groups and individuals are not not, the author says, " a man to sink by starting the flow of water He layeth siege unto my soul;
looked longingly forward to No- helpful, but discouragingly annoy- sit in idle grief. "Vlf the review by sucking at one end of the hose. His love is fierce and strong.
vember the tenth. . .There's a ing. ' ' Are you a "non-producing it Mirs your curiosity enough to After four such attempts and Eat I, pride-guarded, speak
special reason. . .Peg McDonald gossiper ? f read the book, you will readily many mouthfuls of soapy water, Him nay;
and Florence Bigler make a cute With fear and trembling we understand why his dying words urgent, business called her else- His love is patient, long.
twosome. . .Kay Egan is the look about us at the threatening Mere, "so much to do, so little where. Behind the spear points of my
friendliest person. . Jean Griffin war clouds. Is Germany preparing done.'' The ironer is causing consider- |thoughts
has the longest! eyelashes. . .The for war? Is her withdawal from able agitation at the Practice My heart hath heard His song.
Practice Teachers never seem to "the League" a declaration of Sarah Gertrude Millin has pre- House. It is the only bit of work
get a break. . .They have to teach trouble. Read the editor of the sented an excellent, comprehensive we're .all fighting for. Even Miss My heart is traitor; I am His:
even on free days. . .What a life I Tomahawk's opinion on Germany work on this man's life. Complete Whalen is invol ved. He ruleth in my stead.
. . .Oh to be a radio star. . .Ed as a stumbling block to world source material is indicative of .How time passes! We were at Now walk I at His chariot wheel
Wynn, Al Jolson, Whiteman, peace. much work and her contacts and the Practice House six weeks. And clamor to be dead?
George Cohan, Eddie Cantor, and life in South Africa have made its We've been so busy, every minute Now go I clothed in
These and many other articles
Will Rogers \are the big six of can be |found in "The Ex- authenticity impressive. that it really doesn t seem like slave-worn stuff
Radioland and get $5,000 for each changes". I can tell you about —Bettie Streuber, '36 threefweeks. With cypress on my head ?
broadcast. . .Fred Waring doesn't them, but i t ' s | up^to you to read — :-o-:— We've had lots of company and
do so badly, rating $3,500 each them. Thackeray lifted his hat every have loved having every one of Not such His'; conquest. Wins He
time. . .Lombardo is right there —Dorothy Bryan, '34 time he passed the house in which you. Come again and come often. all, I I %
too; he pulls down $2,000 every he wrote Vanity Fair. Charles You're always welcome. Yet all He gives to mer
broadcast.!* .What a woman, Gar- Lamb, on the other hand, attend- Practice House Group No. 1 And now my kingdom richer is
bo. . .She learned to speak English Complaint M
Writing popular songs| is the ing the first night of his own play Regis O'Leary And I, its queen, more free
fluently in six months. Ho, ho, and Since I am slave to God alone
hardest kind of work, says a habi- Mr. H., hissed louder than anyone Anna McGrath
a bottle of rum! , tue it Tin Pan %.\\oy. Well, listen- else in the audience. Kathryn • Reiser And He_is slave to me. 4 I
1 f —Bkipper, '35 ing to them isn't so ea&yj^jither. I: -—The Golden Book Helen Crowley Eugenia Sproat,!'36