MERCIAD

Published at Mercy hurst College, Erie, Pennsylvania

VOLUME XI/ NOVEMBER. 1940 NUMBER TWO

Noted Authority Safe Arrival of Arnold Limn Reported Adler Seminar

Lectures On
Espionage
Richard Rowan Explains
Secret Service Methods
On Monday evening, October 21,
Mercyhurst had the pleasure of
hearing Richard W. Rowan, noted
authority on espionage. The sub-
ject of Mr. Rowan's talk was "The
War Behind the War."
Mr. Rowan began his address by
emphasizing the extent of espion-
age in world affairs today. By dis-
cussing the extraordinary methods
used by Steber, founder of the
effective, modern espionage sys-
tem, he gave his audience an in-
sight into the historicall back-
ground of the spy system.
Concerning the importance of an
effective espionage system, Mr.
Rowan said: "Inferior German se-
cret service was one of the parti-
cular reasons for Germany's losing
of the first world war. Hitler's
methods today are the same as
Steber would put into force."
The arrival from Portugal of
the steamship Excambaion in New
York Harbor on November 5 was
hailed with gratitude by /Mercy-
hurst, since on its passenger list
was Arnold Lunn, the noted Brit-
ish author, lecturer, and J professor
of apologetics, who {plans to in-
clude Mercyhurst in his second lec-
ture tour in the United States.
Failure to book passage on an eva-
cue-crowded ship from war-strick-
en Europe prevented Mr. Lunn
from appearing^ as scheduled on
October 21. :':,;
Arnold Lunn's long-delayed lec-
turefwill be held on Wednesday
evening, December 11. The speak-
er will discuss;.the possibility of
democracy surviving the present
world conflict. On the following
morning Mr. Lunn promises the
student body an illustrated lecture
on his recent precarious adven-
tures in war-ravaged Europe. By
means of photographic s l i d e s ,
he will take the students with him
to the janti-aircraft batteryjj over-
looking Dover Harbor and aboard
the convoy sailing through the
Will Lecture'At College On marriage of a rich Jew with the Group Studies
"Can Democracy Survive? «»>»
daughter of an impoverished earl,
and the resulting clash of temper- Aristotle
Mr. Lunn is best known for his aments and family prides; and
spiritual autobiography Now I See Spanish Rehearsal, an account of Philosopher? W i l l Interpret
which he published since his recep- the reign of terror of the Popular "Character and Intelligence"
tion into the Catholic Church in Front and of the rise of Francisco
1933. His first book on a religi- Franco. Dr. Mortimer J. Adler of Chica-
ous subject was Roman Converts, Ski-ing, mountain-climbing, and go University will pay his third
in which he tried to analyze the travel form the subject matter of annual visit to Mercyhurst on
cause of Rome's attraction to in- most of his earlier books. Mr. Thursday, November 28. In the
telligent people. Shortly after- Lunn is a member of the commit- afternoon of that day, twenty-
wards he wrote a biography of tee of the International Ski Fed- seven college students will be
John Wesley, the founder of Me- eration; from 1929 to 1931 ; he privileged to take part in an infor-
thodism, which was chosen as the served as president of the Ski mal seminar conducted by the dis-
religious "book of the month" by Club of Great Britain. tinguished philosopher. The book
a Protestant Book Club. Lunn is Arnold Henry Lunn was born in to be discussed is the Nichomache-
perhaps the only author to have Madras, India on April 18, 1888. an Ethics of Aristotle. For several
books selected by a Protestant, a He was educated at Harrow and weeks the participants have been
making an intensive study of the
Catholic, and a Crime Book Club, j at Balliol College, Oxford, fin 1913
classical work.
Other recent books by this au- he married Lady Mabel Northcote.
thor are: A {Saint i n | the Slave They have three children: Peter, The girls who have been se-
Trade, an account of the life and 26; John, 19; and Jaquetta, 11. The lected to take part in the discus-
labors of Peter Claver (1581- Lunn's residence is in Suttoncraft, sion are the following: Rosemary
to the Negro slaves in Colombia, Kent, England. Klos, Ann Stout, Jean Weir, Mary-
1654), Spanish Jesuit Missionary In 1937 Mr. Lunn was on the alys Klinger, Jane Franklin, Pa-
S. A.; Family Name, a story of the faculty of the University of Notre tricia Schilling, Mary R. Galla-
gher, Dorothy Wadlinger, Vir-
Dame as ' assistant professor in
apologetics. His visit to Mercy- ginia. Kopec, Valma Blakey, Marie
Passion is t Priest hurst will occur during his second Keleher, Mary K. Sherwood, Glo-

Mr. Rowan discussed the meth-

ods of espionage and counter-es-
pionage used in the various coun-
tries today. He vividly illustrated
his lecture, with exciting spy stor-
ies.
At the conclusion of his talk, Mr.
Rowan answered the many ques-
tions put to him by his enthusias-
tic listeners, again illustrating
with spy stories.
Mr. Rowan's, lecture consisted
principally, not of the effects of
espionage, but' of a series of stor-
ies. The talk, as a whole, was in-
tensely interesting, holding the at-
tention of the audience from be-
ginning to end.
—Dorothy Marie Kelinger
I. R. C. Delegates
Attend Convention
The delegates from ten colleges
of the Lake Erie Student Peace
Federation assembled at Nazareth
College in Rochester, New York,
for their 4th annual meeting, on
Saturday morning, November 9th.
Helen Sullivan and Margaret
Jane Aaron were the delegates
from Mercyhurst College I. R. C.
Miss Sullivan spoke on the subject:
"Can There Be A Just W a r ? "
At a student business meeting,
Miss Aaron was chosen Vice-Pres-
ident of the Federation. At a busi-
ness meeting of the faculty mem-
bers of the various colleges, Sr.
Mary Anna, faculty adviser of the
Mercyhurst International Rela-
tions Club, w a s ! elected regional
faculty secretary.
The meeting was opened with a
mass for peace in Nazareth Chapel
at 9:00. The first discussion of the
day started at 10:00. The program
was divided into three parts. The
first, "Spiritual Re-armament,"
was taken up at the morning ses-
sion.
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Straits of Dover.}
Lambda Kappa
Gamma Elects
Officers
At the first meeting of the Lat-
in Club on Tuesday evening, No-
vember 5th, the following officers
were elected: Jane Franklin, Pres-
ident, and Catherine Nyberg, Sec-
retary-Treasurer.
Several of the club members
gave enjoyable informal talks, de-
spite the distraction caused by the
appearance of a tiny, frightened
toad, which was named "Abelard"
after the man who was being dis-
cussed at the time of the interrup-
tion. Evelyn White discussed the
use of "ponies," which was espe-
cially pertinent to prospective
Latin teachers. Martha Haley's
talk was about contributions; and
June Currie's was on the ever-
amusing R o m a n superstitions.
Hilaire Belloc's valuable "Essay
on Translation" was interestingly
reviewed by Jane Franklin. 3
The group participated in an en-
tertaining Latin word game, at
the close of which refreshments
were served by the Sophomore
members. —Evelyn White
Janus Club- Forms
Three Specialized^
Units
The first meeting of old and
prospective new members of the
Janus Club was held Tuesday eve-
ning, November 12. A spirit of
enthusiasm greeted the suggestion
by the new directress, Miss Made-
line Boyland, to divide the club in-
to three divisions: acting, stage
craft, and business.
The acting division will be com-
posed of members, particularly
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Conducts Retreat
From November 15 to Novem-
ber 17, Mercyhurst again kept to
her tradition of holding the an-
nual retreat. The retreat master
was Father Cletus Milloy from
Union City, New Jersey, who came
here from Boston. Both the day
students and the residents partici-
pated in the retreat.
The exercises opened with bene-
diction and sermon on Thursday
evening. On Friday and Saturday,
the services consisted of periodic
devotion, including station, rosary,
and sermons, and ending with eve-
ning benediction. During fthe day
there was a discussion of special
interest to the students on pres-
ent-day topics. •
Student body High Mass com-
pleted this annual event on Sun-
day morning. The Students de-
rived great spiritual benefit from
this retreat; andlit will be one of
the most happy recollections in
years to come when they look back
over their college days.
—M. C. Sherwood
Cercle Francais
On Friday, November 8 at 2:30
P. M. le Cercle Francais de Mercy-
hurst College held its initial re-
union for the year 1940-41.
La Presidente, Mile Barbara
Dawson, as hostess received the
members in the Lounge which for
the duration of the meeting be-
came le Salon degMllc. Dawson.
La Vice-Presidente, Mile. Maida
Wendel, la Secretaire, Mile. Cath-
erine Nyberg, and la Tresoriere,
Mile. Julia Strough, aided la Pre-
sidente in receiving the members
and their guests of honor, Moth-
er M. Borgia, Sister M. Gabriel,
Sister Mary Frances, and Sister
M. Mercedes.
At the conclusion of the business
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lecture tour in the United States.
Junior Class Plans
Courtesy Campaign
Following the annual tradition
of Mercyhurst College, the stu-
dent body will observe Courtesy
Week from December 1 till De-
cember 7. Since courtesy is the
trade mark of every well-man-
nered college girl this is fan im-
portant consideration.
This program is being sponsored
;
b y the Junior Class with Marie
Keleher, President, as general
chairman. jjPriscilla Jenkins heads
the Poster ^Committee assisted by:
Mary Helen Walsh, Amelia O'Dea,
Mary Parmeter, Pauline Lynch,
Mary Hilkert, and Mary Rita Gal-
lagher. Giovina Musi is chairman
of the Song Committee assisted
by: Pat Schilling Evelyn White,
and Betty Donatelli.
We're counting on your coopera-
tion to make Courtesy Week this
year the best yet!
1 H I 1 t —Sally McClain
Merciad Social Club
Undertakes New
Venture
On the evening of November 6,
the Merciad Staff revivedlthe cus-
tom of holding a monthly social
meeting. An informal discussion
took place in the Lounge, with the
editor acting as moderator. One
suggestion which met with instant
approval was that of forming a
Camera Club. Another idea which
was enthusiastically received was
the edition of an informal weekly
newssheet. The monthly Merciad
will not however be dispensed with,
but the Pro Tern, to be given a per-
manent name from the best sug-
gestion volunteered by any mem-
ber of the student body, will be a
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ria Santomenna, Maida Wendel,
Catherine Nyberg, Evelyn White,
Eileen Rehler, Martha Haley, Jean
Thorwart, Dorothy Haley, Jean
; Thorwart, Dorothy Tor may, Betty
Dailey, Mary Jane Cady, June
Currie, Rita Franklin, Ruth|Turn-
er, Joan Bristow, and Dorothy
O'Hara.
In the evening of the same day,
Dr. Adler will deliver a lecture for
the faculty, students and their
friends. He will speak on the top-
ic, "Character and Intelligence,it
which is closely related to the sub-
ject of the seminar. He will en-
deavor to explain the theory of the
virtues and to show how moral and
intellectual training must be or-
dered one to another.
English Club I I
Observes Book Week
iThe English Club devoted its
November meeting to fthe celebra-
tion of National Book Week. There
was a short business ^meeting af-
ter which the Chairman, Miss
Dorothy Tormay spoke in detail on
the life and works of the well-
knownUecturer Mr.;,M o r t i m e r
Adler. Then she introduced Mar-
garet Jane Aaron who reviewed
1
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings latest
publication, WHEN THE WHIP-
P O O R W 1 L L CALLS, a book
which, like 1 THE YEARLING,
deals with the life of the Florida
Crackers.
Miss Burnham Nehin, a guest
of the club, briefly reviewed BIRD
IN THE TREE by Elizabeth
Goudge, followed by Miss M a r y
Holway's review of the exciting
novel based on the war situation
called THE CROSS OF PEACE by
Philips Gibbs. Miss Lois Davis
gave a synopsis of MADAM DOR-
OTHEA by the brilliant author,
Sigrid Undset.
Representing the history depart-
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I Page Two THE MERCIAD November, 1940

Published monthly by the students of Mercyhurst College

The Kingdom of Our Pilgrim Fathers Vs. F. D. R.
Address all communications to
Christ * * One of the problems with which we Americans are current-
THE MERCIAD On? the last Sunday in October
of each year, we hail as our King,
ly confronted, and which has been regarded as trivial and un-
necessary by many, arises at an extremely appropriate time.
Mercyhurst College Erie, ^Pennsylvania Christ the Son of God. We are The problem to which I refer is that of deciding when to ob-
Subscription Rates among His younger subjects and serve Thanksgiving Day, whether on the last Thursday of
so we took little note when, fif- November, following the custom originated by our Pilgrim
ONE DOLLAR THE YEAR
teen years ago, at the end of the fathers, or a week earlier, in accordance with our President's
MERCIAD STAFF
Great Jubilee of 1925 this signifi- proclamation. I describe this problem as arising at an appro-
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF : % Jane Franklin cant feast was observed for the priate time for the reason that, regardless of which day one
BUSINESS MANAGER ; Doris Scalzo first time. It was in that year chooses, he will, on both days, have his attention drawn to the
ART EDITOR Priscilla Jenkins that Pius XI gave permanent ex- significance of a Thanksgiving Day. And, indeed, in this cha-
(Printed by the;E. Agresti Printing Co.—1710 Cherry St.) pression to his motto "The Peace otic year in the history of the world, we Americans must rea-
of Christ in the Kingdom of lize that significance. As a matter of fact, we have so much
for which to be thankful that two days can hardly be said
Dr. Time's Assistants Christ" by proclaiming the feast
to be too many in which to have this fact impressed upon us.
of Christ the King.
Time alone does not heal all ills. Time spent in idleness, in We, who are so engrossed in carrying out our respective
I have called the feast signifi- duties, have discovered that by a mere twist of our radio dials
brooding over past wrongs will only serve to magnify our cant—and so it was. In these days
grief. It is time spent in work that restores the troubled mind and by devoting not more than a glance to certain sections of
of godless communismj and dicta- our newspapers, are able to live our lives a good deal apart
to health. Work !— torship, it is good to know that
Mastering stupor and dull despair from the present European conflict. But with talk of the con-
there is a King with jurisdiction flict permeating the entire atmosphere, we are forced to re-
Moving the dreamer to do and dare— over all—the petty dictators— alize the significance of tyranny and of war; consequently, we
is thus prescribed by Angela Morgan as a tonic for the de- their wronged peoples-] great lead-
should welcome the opportunity afforded by a Thanksgiving
spondent or idle mind. 1 ers—you—me.
Day to express our gratitude for all that with which we have
Jessie Fothergill considers work "the highest and holiest On jOctober 27, we celebrated been blessed.
thing there is, and the grandest!purifier and cleanser in the the feast here at Mercyhurst by We are given an opportunity to express our thanks for the
world." She does not, however, credit it with being a panacea exposition of the Blessed Sacra- fact thatfwe are still permitted to live our lives normally, free
against every ill. Idleness is sometimesjas strong an agent in ment until two o'clock in the af- from tyranny forcing us to deeds totally in discord with our
breaking down character as work is in building it up. What ternoon when the formalities were human nature, free from an environment of attack from all
if that stitch in time be not sewn, will nine save the garment? concluded in $ Benediction. I knelt sides, of continual waste and ruin and horrible deaths, yes,
"You may make holes in your coat from sheer laziness, and there that day and thought things even to express our thanks for the privilege of dying normally.
:
then find that no amount of stitching will patch them up like the above and this, "I am at In short, we must be thankfulffor the fact that our rights
again." Is there then no hope that|the brand of the devil's court and how gracious is the to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" are still recog-
workshop might be wiped out ? If it were true that you could King." Then I thought of a second nized, that we are not forced to descend to a position where we
do that in a short period of idleness which a lifetime of after- significance the feast had for us. would feel more than thankful if only our lives were spared.
work would not mend, then surely the punishment would be Is not our chapel named after Do not, then, make the problem established by a conflict be-
out of all proportion to the sin. The jury of mankind may not Christ the King? And that came tween the custom of our Pilgrim Fathers and the plan of our
take into consideration that a man be repentent and reformed, about through circumstances. President a vital one this year, but feel grateful on both No-
but there is a higher Court of Appeals where justice is tem- When I interviewed ones of the vember 21 and November 28 and on every other day that you
pered with mercy. sisters who figured largely in the are here, not over there.
Not only idle hands but often skilled hands by a single mis- chapel's early history, she told me •Valma Blakev
take may work havoc with a whole career. Lowell pithily that the name Christ the King
makes this point in his comparison of Life with a block of Chapel was chosen because of the
marble out of which we are to carve our destinies: S nearness of its erection to the
Food Service I. R. C. Delegates |
Life, the irredeemable block, birth of the still-young feast of Convention Attend Convention
Which one o'er hasty chisel-dint oft mars. that name. The chapel was built
If it is possible to ruin a whole life in one dark moment of in 1932. Before that time the The Food Service Directors of (Continued from Page 1)
weakness then it is equally as possible to rectify a ruined life young school had used for a the United!States met November This topic was considered under
in a single moment of strength. The author of The First Vio- chapel what is now the Community 7, 8, and 9 in Detroit, Michigan. the following heads by representa-
lin herself admits the same in this beautiful passage: "There room. However, this grand, new Sister Collette and Sister Teresita tives from} the several colleges:
are some moments in this our life which are at once sacrifi- chapel was not consecrated until attended and brought back many "Dangers of moral invasion of the
cial, sacramental, and strong with the virtue of absolution of 1935 at which time the oratory new ideas. ^TThe programs? was United States?*** Canisius College;
sins past; moments which are a crucible from which a was added. Our. chapel is also planned to interest food service di- i "Fundamental ^rights of man as
stained soul may come out white again." calledjthe O'Neil Memorial. J rectors in school lunch rooms, col- •related to Democracy and Dicta-
When time and work fail to restore the patient to health, And that is a brief history of lege dormitories, and industrial in- t o r s h i p , " D'Youville College; "Can
then hope is the last resort. How, you may ask, can hope re- the great feast just passed and stitutions. Field trips to schools there be a just war?", Mercyhurst
store the patient, or repair the tattered garment ? If the gar- of the spot at Mercyhurst that and industrial cafeterias were part College; "America's Hope of Peace
ment is worn beyond repair and cannot be replaced by another, ; will {always mean to me—peace, of the program. ^ ^ H l i j ^ ^ ^ ^ K a i i n I view I of § present conditions,"
then necessity will force its owner to repair it, even if he beautiful moments, tears and con- • One j of J the! most interesting Mount Mercy College; and "Prac-
must himself invent a process whereby to reduce the cloth to solation tendered. I will remember talks was given by Miss Grace E. tical Antidotes against Atheism,"
fibers and weave the fabric anew. Could any inventor work as players, so all you with the lus- Smith, newly-elected ' president I of Villa Maria College. I U I K ^ ^ H
for years to make such a discovery without hope? ty lungs get your voices into shape the {National Restaurant Associa- • At the afternoon session, mate-
The disposition to mend is just as important for the spirit-t in [the Chapel of Christ the King.B tion. It dealt with I "Maintaining rial defense and Latin-American
ually wounded as the will to live is for the physically ill. So —Eileen Rehler the Home Touch in Large Quanti- relationships were the topics.oUn-
it seems permissible to enlarge upon the time-honored pro- ty Cookery." Miss Smith, in 1923, der material defense came: "Joint
verb and state that Doctor Time, in consultation with the me- insta 1 led I an {experimental Ikitchen defense plans," a St. Bona venture
dicos, Work and Hope, heals all wounds. Cercle Francais to develop home recipes into those College; "Are our defenses ade-r
I —Jane Franklin '41 of standard quantity size. Women quate?",* Cathedral |College;iand
J (Continued from Page 1) • • cooks were then trained to prepare
meeting the group enjoyed a plea- utes her success in] this I work to "How to I read your newspaper
Salutation sant hour of entertainment. Char- tli em expertly. Miss Smith attrib- (with reference to war news), Ca-
ades, Enigmes, and Devinettes the scientific management of the thedral College, Erie. ffjjfl
There are noble souls who spend their lives in a great task proposed by Mesdemoiselles Elea- women food experts. H ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H |
without desiring or seeking recognition or acclaim. The Rev- nor Dimitru, Evelyn White, Euge- ^^H^^HBBHH —Jane Blackwood » • Concerning Latin-American re-
erend Dr. Joseph J. Wehrle is one of these; he has devoted his nie Hendrickson, Catherine j Mon- lations, the representative from St.
life unsparingly to the task of guiding young minds and hearts roe, Jeanne Gough, Jeanne Smith,
to les classiques. All present took John Kanty College, Erie, spoke
to a broader vision of truth and to a fuller life of action. Evelyn iGerbracht, Marie 1 Kohn,
part in another game, Les Rois et on "Changing attitudes toward
Despite his manifold duties as superintendent of the dio- and Maxine? Hose Slater * puzzled South America";|the Niagara Uni-
les Reines do France, won by Mile.
cesan schools, principal of Cathedral Preparatory School for the wits of even the cleverest de-
Evelyn Gerbracht. Le gouter, pre- versity Idelegate discussed "Eco-
Boys, president of Villa Maria College, and dean of Cathedral veneuse. •$ 1%1'r'B^^H pared by Miles. Keleher, Dawson,
nomic relationships."
Junior College, Dr. Wehrle is always ready with counsel for An amusing dialogue from Pre- and Schilling, was a la f rancaise.
his students; for years he has directed their scholastic en- nez garde a la peinture by M. Rene The meeting was brought to a
deavors and aided them by his sound advice. His unfailing Fauchois jwas presented by Mile. I The program closed with a talk
kindness, his genial and tactful manner, his gentle humor and close by Dr. Aaron Abell who
Elaine Tormay as Ursule and Mile. by Mother M . l Borgia, i who com-
sincerity have won for him the esteem of all affiliated with Jane Walsh as Zulma. mended the girls for their pleas- spoke on "The Kind of Peace to
him. His own zeal for scholarly pursuits is a constant chal- Mile. Catherine Nyberg in the ing program and encouraged them
Follow This War."
lenge to earnest students. His enveloping love for God and his role of arbitre led a Jeu de Base- to pursue their study of languages,
fellowmen inspires all to unselfish endeavor. Ball litteraire in which les roman- not only for practical*advantages, "Falling in lovejis the one il-
We at last find opportunity, on the occasion of the silver tiques, Mesdemoiselles B a r b a i a
but primarily for the purpose of logical adventure, the one thing of
jubilee of his ordination, to express our long-felt respect for Dawson, Patricia , Schilling, and which we are tempted to think as
Dr. Wehrle as ; a scholar and reverence for him as a priest, Maida Wendel playedj against les "renderingfMife nobler" and "in- supernatural in our trite and reas-
and, most of all, our apprecial ion of his friendship for stu- classiques Mesdemoiselles Marie stilling the love of intellectual re- onable world."
dents everywhere. Keleher, Julia Strough, and Eve- search." i ;; "Virginibus Puerisque,"
Julia Strough '42 lyn White with the victory going —-Catherine Nyberg Robert Louis Stevenson.
 November, 1940
October 17 Horrors! We dis-
covered that someone broke into
the diary and dared to read the
secret that Marie was the bashful
recipient of i daily letters. Marie's
life was consequently "an open
Sr. M. A n g e 1 i c a
Paints The Penitent
Sinner For Prison
Chapel
The Church of the Good Thief at
Clinton Prison in Dannemora, New
York, is nearing completion due to
the untiring work of the long-term
convictsl of this "Siberia of Ame-
t
THE MBRCIAD
THE BOOK NOOK
"To read or not to read—the
classics" that is the question. Last
year the reading of classical lit-
erature made its debut among the
Mercyhurst college s t u d e n t s
through the seminar under the
well-known educator, Dr. Mortimer
J. Adler. jjOedipus Rex was! the
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Senior;Class Members
Sponsor Harvest
Dance
The first formal dance of the
school year took place on the eve-
ning of November 9 on the occa- Congratulations, you lovely Sen-
sion of the Mercyhurst Harvest iors, on the very successful dance.
Dance. This gay affair was spon-
All the signs with indications
sored by the Senior Class and was
point Ho the fact that everybody
heldfin the Y. W. C. A. Ballroom had a super time.

book chosen; it is tha story of a with music by George Weber and

rica" and the unerring leadership And while we're in the Congrats
book." We must remember to keep popular king who finds, by vari- his t; orchestra. Approximately one
of Father A. R. Hyland, chaplain department, some of our best to
such intimate details out of the ous methods, convincing proof that hundred couples were in attend-
of the prison. Peggy Sullivan, who represented
diary—if ^people (insist on prying he has (unknowingly) killed his ance.
This fact is closely connected our Alma Mater at the Peace Con-
Chicken left for Akron to be an father and then married h i s
with Mercyhurst, for a picture for The decorations attractively fol- ference in Rochester the other
attendant at her sister's wedding this same Church has been painted mother, jj What his reactions were lowed the Harvest motif by means weekend. That was a real speech,
—"attendant" circumstances made by Sr. M. Angelica, head ofI the to this revelation, how the people of amber-colored lights which gave Peggy, and we're mighty proud of
the journey to Akron look quite Art Department of Mercyhurst. reacted to it and to their king's a soft, autumnal glow to the ball- our enterprising member.
exciting! reactions, the climax, and so on,
After interviewing Sr. Angelica, room. Huge gold leaves were seen For anlearly morning laugh try
October 18 The S o d a l i t y ' s I learned -that about one year ago all make the play an interest- on the walls and J giant clusters of this one: park out in front of
"sweater dance" was "scads" of Fr. Hyland wrote to her asking ing, easy to read, thoughtful piece grapes made of purple balloons Stoutie's and watch the fun. Pow-
fun. Ginny Conlon just enjoyed her to paint a picture forj the of literature. This play was writ- created a t very realistic appear- er comes tooting around the cor-
herself immensely—and her escort chapel. As one of the prison's ten by Sophocles, a great Greek ance. ner at ten of eight and pulls up in
didn't look exactly unhappy "lifers", an Hungarian, had al- tragedian, who lived at the time front of Stoutie's, honking madly.
Helen Mault was almost con- The Senior Class wishes to ex-
ready painted a picture of St. Dis- when great tragedies were} first Nothing comes—we honk again.
fronted with two dates—which is tend its thanks to the various
mas, the patron saint of the new being made. Before his time, the The door o p e n s and Power
an opportune time to jot down a classes ifor cooperating I in making
church, Sr. Angelica} finally de- entire tragic plot was based on the breathes a sigh of relief. But no—
clever quote from a co-ed college's this event a huge success and to
cided to paint the picture of a power of the gods. Sophocles not it's Jock, the dog. Tempos fugit,
newspaper "When a boy breaks a the Freshman class in particular
repentant sinner at the foot of the only recognized 4| this power, but and Mrs.! Stout sticks an arm out
date, he usually has to; when a for its large attendance.
Cross. In the picture, Our Lord's also the power and glory of men. the door and does a| Boy Scout
girl breaks a date, she usually has —Maryalys Klinger
Arm is extended around the shoul- His plays leave a noble feeling, wigwag with a white scarf to let
two." I ders of the sinner, whose face is rejoicing in the good of life, ac- Power know that Stoutie is en
O c t o b e r 19 We "brunched" filled with appeal and hope as it is cepting its evil.
Then in the late spring! Dr. Ad-
Peninsula Noted For route. Five Sminutes later door
with our little sisters. 'What a raised to the Face of The Saviour. opens and Stoutie issues forth and
swell "brunch" (lowest form of The atmosphere of the picture is ler's book,] How to Read la Book, Natural Beauty with throttles wide- open steams
humor) of Preshies they are. What the meeting of a lone soul with was published. The fact that the down to the car blindly, less all
author had actually been to Mer- On Wednesday, November 13,
would Mary Holway have done for its Redeemer. vestiges of make-up, hat and
cyhurst helped to create a great Mrs. Blake of the museum depart-
entertainment if the favors hadn't -—MaryJ Par met er ment of the Erie Public Library gloves in hand. Three blocks later
been boats—but, anyway, it was interest in the book; and three out she croaks a good morning. *From
of every four read it, and the addressed the members of the
"smooth sailing." Phylomeletic Club with a very in- here on it's anybody's game.
October 24 Willkie came to town Alumnae Guests fourth usually had a pretty good
teresting lecture on Jthe flowers These gals with two men on the
idea of what.its contents were,
to-day, which proved tolbe a justi- Address S. O. S. namely, as its title suggests—how
of Erie county. She gave a verbal string! Klammie with her Hank
and Al, Belle with Johnnie and
fiable reasons for cutting a class. picture of Presque Isle as it was
If one man in the crowd wasn't The Sisters of the Skillet met to read a book—correctly. Of known abroad for its natural beau- "The Yale Man"—ho-hum. What
entertained by Willkie, he was cer- for the first time this year on course, he does not refer to those ty.! Can the Erieites imagine wild we like is the old steadies like
tainly entertained by Pris and Dot. Wednesday evening, October 23, in books that can be read at one sit- cranberries growing profusely on Button and Trip a n d Dot tie
the students' dining room, Jeanne ting and within the time * limit of the peninsula and wild rice in the Reagle.
October 26 Annette and Joe two or three hours, nor to the dime
went " d a t i n g " — "youse" can't Senior presiding. Miss Ruth Head- bay? Great botanistsf were | a t - Then there is the sort we call
leyland Miss Alice Martin, both novels that can be picked up at tracted to this natural treasure of Week-End Winnies—under which
imagine what a hilarious time they any magazine stand, but rather to
had! \M W Mercyhurst graduates of 1936, held wild flowers. Among the nature section you will find Elsie, Betty
the attention of the members as the ones that the average human lovers who came was Mrs. Strat- Ann, and Angie, who whip over to
—- October 27 While Claudia and being cannot fully understand at Cleveland every so often, and Pow-
they told of interesting and hu- ten, who is famous for the 1700
Jeanne wielded a mean pair of one reading; the kind whose clos- er, who shuttles between here and
morous incidents that occurred in paintings she made of European
shears, Marie was shorn of her er study convinces one that his (Continued on Page*4)
their work. flowers in their natural habitat.
glamorous locks. With a little (Continued on Page 4)
practice, the two barbers might be- Miss Headley obtained her teach- These paintings, which are now on
come expert—but, after gazing ing experiencejin New York State, file inf Washington, are exquisite Practice House
upon Marie, we conclude that the and is now teaching at Roosevelt
practice is essential. Junior High School.
Alumnae News not only in an j artistic sense but
also from the botanist's viewpoint • Why is it we see so little of the
October 28 Annette spent just Miss Martin interned for a year Middle Aisling for they are exact and perfect in Junior Home Ecers these days?
ages on the 'phone making ar- at Cook County Hospital in Chica- Betty O'Connor - Dr. Anthony every detail. % M f l ^ ^ H 9 ^ ^ ^ ^ H Five girls! live at the practice
rangements ' for the! November go and later returned to accept a Kaminski Upon her return to America and house for six weeks at a time and
Prom—we s'pose that's all they position on the hospital staff. She Pauline O'Laughlin - Paul He- Erie, Mrs.fStratten made Inearly serve bylturns in the capacity of
were talking about. Anyway, resigned in favor of a teaching genrother 300 paintings of Erie's flowers. A cook, I assistant-cook, h o s t e s s ,
position?at Roosevelt Junior High Mandie O'Sullivan - Howard few of these paintings were! dis- housekeeper, and baby director.
(Continued on Page 4)
School. Their talks gave the lis- Landie played in the lounge on the eve- Each girl Icarries out a specific
teners a new insight into some of Middle Aisled ning of Mrs. Blake's lecture. flHH duty for ten days, and!thus gains
Sociology Seminar the problems arising in the home Madelene Wilbert Williams BssS £ i w w l — R o s e m a r y Klos practical|knowledge of the tasks
economics field. Stork Club § that face a homemaker.
The November meeting of the B Life at the practice house close-
At a short {business meeting A boy—Gerald David to Virginia
Sociology Seminar was held on
Tuesday evening, November 5, in meeting which followed, the presi- Connor Hay Janus Club ly follows the pattern of real home
dent appointed the Juniors in Career life. The girls have to^budget
the first floor social room. (Continued from Page 1) 'mt& their fmoney, plan£ well-balanced
charge of the November meeting. Bunny Haule now at D. P. A.,
After a brief business meeting, The committee consists of Helen in Corry, Penna. interested in dramatizing plays. &M meals, keep the house clean, en-
the members of the club heard an Mault, chairman, and assistants Rosemary McGee now at Libra- The stage craft I division will tertain guests, and the big item
address by Mrs. Helen Spencer, Katherine McMillan, M a r y H i 1- ry in Columbus, Ohio. provide for the scenery, fcostume of all, care fori "Jimmy Mercy-
Probation Officer for girls in Erie kert, and Mary Helen Walsh. Cider Virginia Bryant now at Bank in designing andjlighting of aU'jtpro- hurst." Jimmy, only four months
County. Mrs. Spencer gave a very and doughnuts were served, and Oil City, Penna. ductions. old, is the I "pride andfjoy" of the
informative talk on the functions the meeting was adjourned. Latest Scholastic Attainment The business division will make school; his growth and develop-
of the juvenile court in Erie, —Harriet Mi Hoy, Edith Regan's Master of Edu- posters for meetings, programs ment are watched anxiously; and
stressing particularly the place of Jane Blackwood cation for plays, and be responsible for any Mercyhurst student will tell
social work in the field of proba- Degree from University of the financial duties of all plays. you that Jimmy is the smartest,
tion today. One of the outstanding Pittsburgh | most (beautiful, and most iintelli-
points the speaker brought out Merciad Club Pursuing Education j
As a condition to their enroll- gent baby they know.
ment as regular members of the
was the need for a humane under- Helen Patterson at University Things I go wrong at £ the house
standing in work with underprivi- (Continued from Page 1) Janus Club, new dramatic enthu-
of Boston just as they do at home; cakes
leged girls. The students were sub-issue of the traditional Mercy- siasts must display their labilities
Mary Annice McCray at West- fail, potatoes burn, unexpected
made aware of the influence of hurst paper. ern Reserve on the stage Tuesday evening, No- guests arrive, but the girls cheer-
home, neighborhood and other so- Arrangements were also made Congratulations to vember 26. To them, w e | say: fully carry on, for they realize
cial agencies in either making or for the securing of guest speakers "Good luck, and v don't be fright- every homemaker has to cope with
Marguerite O'Donnell new Mer-
'-•breaking character by actual case on journalism and related sub- ened." such situations. Each girl feels
cyhurst Alumnae President
histories. A discussion of the sub- jects, such as photography. Alumnae Dance, Hotel Lawrence, Itfwas definitely decided that that life at the practice house af-
ject following Mrs. Spencer's talk After the serving of refresh- December 28, 1940. Betty Ann meetings will be held the second fords her a wealth j of experience
concluded the meeting. ments, the meeting was adjourned. and Janet Griffith Co-chairmen. Tuesday of each month. and happiness.
I —Pat Schilling —June Currie y. - I —ABC —Mary Ellen Linney —Milloy & Blackwood
 Page Four
English Club
(Continued from Page 1)
ment, Frances Gallagher gave us
the highlights of THE QUEST
FOR PEACE by William Rappard.
Mary Catherine Sherwood's ac-
count of Owen Francis Dudley's
novel, THE TREMAYNES AND
THE MASTERFUL MONK was
of great interest to all.
The freshmen were represented
by Miss Ann Johnson, who gave
us an insight into the life of Mary
Ellen Chase as gleaned from a
GOODLY FELLOWSHIP, and by
Miss Jane Walsh who reviewed
• Mary Perkins' book on etiquette in
the Catholic Church.
Miss Eleanor Dumitru, head of
the poetry division of the club,
read SPLENDID, A STAR written
by Betty Lou Tesnou and Father
Barrett's immortal MINT BY
NIGHT. ; ;:
The meeting closed after plans
were made for the December
meeting which is to center about
Christmas theme.
—Doris Scalzo
Junior Diary
(Continued from Page;3)
Jack's going to come in a car—
but maybe when that one came out
they were called "horseless car-
riages" Eleanor Crowe walked
these halls to-day with a look of
beneficence towards all. Eleanor
was a god-mother yesterday.
October 29 The worried look on
more than one damsel's face was
evidence that conscription numbers
were being called.
October 30 Our professor came
to the conclusion that the only ef-
fective way to eliminate coughing
during his lectures was to distri-
bute cough-drops. I t was surpris-
ing how many colds developed.
I October 30 The residents weie
all off to exciting times during
this long week-end. By the looks
of the baggage taken by some of
the Juniors—the week-end was go-
ing to be really long. Carm could
not make up her mind as to
whether she really wanted to leave
this institution—but she finally
"tore" herself away.
November 1 How very dull! It
rained continually to-day. The
school is practically deserted. A
week from to-day is the Prom.
November 2 Of why did this
peaceful solitude have to be broken
by the onrush of so many clamor-
ing women? Mary Kay reports a
sudden passion for red. Chicken
has her moving picture titles
mixed—and keeps interrupting us
with bright comments about "the
wizard from Notre Dame." Pigeon
turns up with a sudden Roosevelt-
for-President complex. Why, we
ask?.? 1 The outcome of all the ex-
citement was the withdrawal of
more than one late permission. Jo
"ust come" — and, incidentally,
j o "ust go." '-• y there_ Janie Aaron finally left
November 4 Katie, Mary Hel-
en, Helen and Ginny took up duties
a t the Home Management house.
Someone will have to convince
Ginny that six weeks isn't such a
long time to be away from home. !
November 5 When Burnham
followed Carmie quite devotedly,
Carmie asked the reason for the
Sherlock Holmes act. Burnham re-
plied, "I'm your conscience." Says
Carm—"That's funny, my con-
science never bothered me before!"
The Book Nook
(Continued from Page 8)
time—although much of it has
been used—was far from wasted.
Under this class come, particular-
ly, the classics.
This year the "seminarists"
have undertaken a more laborious
task, The Nicomachean Kthics of
Aristotle. Around the nucleus of
ethics, it combines compactly
many essentials of psychology,
logic, philosophy, and ethics. The
book is quite difficult to read and
understand thoroughly and should
not, in all cases, be chosen as the
one with which to begin reading
the classics; but it shows what can
be done, if the reader decided that
he wants to. The preparation that
these students are doing for the
seminar helps to prove the points
of Dr. Adler's book. The material
must be read three times at least,
the important facts should be able
to be stated in a few simple sen-
tences, and that time is needed in
order to do a thing well. But best
of all, it has a tendency to make
the student body as a whole "book-
conscious.
>»
But Sophocles and Aristotle are
not the only men who wrote clas-
sical literature, which t h o u g h
written centuries ago, is as vital
as anything written today. Euri-
pides is one of the most famous of
the Greeks; and his plays are as
modern as any written. Plutarch
could write a biography which cut
out the character of a man as
clean as a cameo. Cicero could
write as humanly as any of our
humanitarians. Horace knew as
much about human nature as any
modern psychologist — and could
do a better job expounding it. And
Livy and Tacitus and Thucydides
could, even today, give a few les-
sons on how to write history.
So you can see that one does
not have to read all the latest
best-sellers to be considered well-
read. In fact, from a foundational
viewpoint, better off is he who'
goes back to the classics to read.
There is so much of value there to
read that it is a waste of time to
read most of the modern novels
that have not yet proven their
worth.
I—Maida Wendel
November 6 We noticed, quite
accidentally, that Julie Strough is
sporting an interesting looking,
winged pin. We must remember
to ask her about it While we
were a-noticing, we noticed Burn-
ham and Eileen playing jacks in
the third floor hall. Yes, jacks!!
No comment! Angela was an apt
pupil.
November 8 It was good to see
Claire Welch back—even if it was
only for a week-end Dot Van
Atten and Ellie Crowe must be
told that it isn't practical to try
to make an elevator move to the
second floor when it is already
for Rochester, and was actually
happy about it—although a little
sadness existed solely over the
fact that she has never left Peggy
alone since their rooming career
began—'way back then. Peggy
was sad, too.
November 9 Mary Kay bought
a red sweater!!! Prom night—the
mix-ups were many but a good
time was had by all. Mazie says
she is definitely resigned to her
fate.
mrHIOIMERCIAD November, 1940
I. R. C. Visits Museum
CAMPUS In place of the regular monthly
CORNER meeting the International Rela-
tions Club of Mercyhurst College
went on a field trip to the Old
Well, dear Collegiennes, with Customs House on lower State
Thanksgiving vacation come and Street. There the members in- First it's rain—then it's snow—
gone, and lots of hard work before spected many relics of early life always something about this Erie
us from now to Christmas, we've in Erie County and surrounding weather to interrupt our hockey
plenty to occupy our minds. districts. Among the most inter- season. When we waken one fine
Take the Seminar, for instance. esting of these displays are an morning to find a young blizzard
We are very fortunate in having exact replica of the old French coming in the window, we conclude
Dr. Adler return to Mercyhurst Port Duquesne, at the junction of that it's just about time to quit—
again this year, and everyone, es- the Monongehela and Allegheny even if we have scarcely begun.
pecially the Seminarists are look- rivers, remnants of Indian pottery, We're also tempted to quit when
ing forward eagerly to November arrowheads, and utensils, the re- our traditional rivals, Edinboro,
28. Incidentally, on your next mains of a Christianized, Iroquois gives us a 3-0 beating. However,
visit to the chapel, dear friends, Indian, and a . few firearms and when next year comes, we'll be
say a prayer for those 127 seminar swords of Civil and World War ready to try again. The contest
students who before didn't know days. was staged at Edinboro, on Fri-
the meaning of "leisure time" and day, Nov. 8.
Many of these articles are the
now don't know the meaning of discoveries of recent excavations During the entire first half, we
"time." £} made by the Erie County Histori- managed to hold them scoreless,
And then, there's the advent of cal Society, whose headquarters although the ball was deep in our
an Acapella Choir, which we think are in the Old Customs House; territory the entire period . . .
is a simply marvelous idea. Here's This society is at present occupied there were half a dozen breathless
good luck to those brave vocalists with the writing of this history of moments when the opponents had
who will try, unaccompanied, to Erie County. A lecture given by the ball within our striking circle
inspire a love of music into our Mrs. Leonard, a member of the or- only to drive it out of bounds . . .
"study-worn" souls. Anyway, we ganization, accompanied the in- In the second period, they tallied
think it's a grand idea; here's spection and provided added inter- three points, and Mercyhurst, al-
three cheers for the Acapella Choir est. The field trip provedjto be though taking the ball into their
of Mercyhurst. both instructive and entertaining. territory several times, could not
We've all been putting our hair The Club plans many more such give it the final push.
up every night, just so as to look expeditions. In spite of the score, the team
nice for the Praeterita pictures —Julia. Str ough put up a fair defensive fight . . .
which for the sake of everyone Everyone agreed that Carm Sav-
concerned had better be good. I t age, as goalie, played an outstand-
seems that we are forever gulping Mercyonus! ing game . . . It was good clean
down lunch to tear out to the deck fun even if we did come back dis-
porch to break a camera. Well, if (Continued from Page 3) appointed, and we like the spirit
it isn't one cross to bear, it's an- Sunknown points in Canada. Belle of the Edinboro players.
other. still changes her mind regularly On November 12, the Collegians
Yes, I agree with you that the once a day over the Week-End and the Seminar ions battled it out
state of affairs in the world today Problem. Whether 'tis nobler in to a scoreless tie . . , with Mother
is terrible. It's so bad that when the mind to keep peace in the Borgia and Sister Mary Alice
you're late for class or answer family or have a wonderful week- lending excited support to the
"not prepared" to an assignment, end.—Solution in next month's cheering section. Provided the
the dear professor looks you down paper. snow disappears, another game
with the Cheshire cat smile and We who are not practice teach- will be played to decide which is
the better team . . . The odds are
queries "Well, which was it— ing run for cover come two P.M. j
when our unfortunate sisters re- even. Negotiations for a game
the baby or the Seminar ?"
1
turn from that place down the with Lake Erie at Painesville
While you've all been studying
hill. We have learned from experi- were unsuccessful.
so hard that you scarecly notice
your roommate and her bag of ence. A t two the returning mob, With the close of the hockey
pretzels the library has been get- catching one of us, will force I us season, comes also the close of the
ting bushels of new books for you into a corner and unburden itself football season. By-the time this
to read when and if ever you find of the many many trials and tri- is printed you will know the win-
time. There are several new poc- bulations she must bear. Really, ner of the**East-Academy game
ket editions of good and popular it's horrible!! Pardon me while I and?the City Series champs for
hide—it's five of two. 1940. Too bad the game came dur-
novels. Especially recommended is
Christopher Morley's "Thunder on Sorry to drag A. Stout in here i n g retreat weekend, because,
the Left"; and if you like realism again—but*; really, she does such naturally, none of the Catholic
amazing things! {She's what you students were able to see it. May-
in good form take a peek at Mar-
would! call The Columnist's De- be the practice teachers will have
jorie Kinnan Rawling's latest col-
light. Well, she vhad a lovely fewer disciplinary problems with
lection of short stories and novel-
brown hat, remember ? W h i l e the close of the seasons. . . but
ettes,. "When the Whipporwill." \
walking along Tenth Streetrin the then it;will be rallies for basket-
Well, that's all until the snow usual high wind—arms full of
ball games . . . So far as is known
covers the ground, and this terri- books—she snatches first the back,
at the present time, those City
bly busy and exciting month of then the front, etc. of said hat.
Series games wil be held ate St.
November will only be a passing While [switching from front to
Mary's Auditorium this year since
memory, and just an ordinary one back or vice-versa, said hat leaves
the Public Audi has been made
at that.
the nest (figuratively, Stout) and over into Bowling Alleys.
| —Pat Schilling sails up over Shea's sign and
Mercyhurst opens its basketball
thence upward (Excelsior) and practice season immediatey after
November 11 Annette received a ever upward (Excel ior) to the
campus which might have enabled roof. Meantime A. Stout stands Thanksgiving. The schedule of
Jack and she to inspect the 75 watching the dear departed, mut- games has not been planned as
acres. yet, but we expect it to be a full
tering sweet nothings at the wind. one . . . Our main objective is to
November A12 Congratulations Ten minutes later she still stands,
lick St. Mary's, and, of course, the
to Dorcile Kellogg! T h e an-
wail ing.for the wind to return her Villa—we just can't lose to them
nouncement of £h e r marriage hat. The thought suddenly strikes
. . .We'll need cheerleaders as well
caused quite a com mo < ion on the her that it might have come down
as payers, so all you with the lus-
third floor. We were all surprised on State Street so she sails over to
ty ungs get your voices into shape
—in fact, we were so surprised State and whips down State to
. . .A team can't win without the
that we can't say another word! Ninth, over Ninth to Peach and so spirit of the school behind it.
—Pauline Lynch around the block, glancing wildly
—Anne Stout
here and there en route. And so
"• • -it is only by trying to under- we leave her as darkness falls, And speaking of next month—
stand others that we can get our still tearing around the block, still it's December and Christmas and
own hearts understood; and in hoping, hoping all that goes with it. Fun to think
matters of human feeling the cle- Well, that should take care of of? Well, sit down and think. It'll
ment judge is the most successful Stoutie for this month. More be here before you can say
pleader." about this amazing person next So Long!
R. L. S. month. —Jeanne Weir