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Vol XXXI. No. 5 MERCYHURST COLLEGE, ERIE, PENNA, Februray 26, 1960

European Personalities] Upperciassmen

Sponsor Dance
Will Speak On Campus Mercyhurst's Senior Class will
sponsor a pre-Lenten mixer, Sat-

February 28, March 16 urday, February 27. A get-

Padraic Colum
"Poetry As an Oral Art " is the
subject^ of Padraic Colum's lec-
ture to be presented in Mercy-
hurst's Little Theatre, Sunday,
February 28, at 8:15 p.m.
- Born and raised in Ireland, Mr.
Colum's interest in literature be-
gan as a youth at the fireside in
his grandmother's cottage. As he
grew i he retained these impres-
sions of legends and traditions
handed I down from generation to
generation.
At the age of 21, Padraic Colum
had his first play, Broken Soil,
produced, followed!shortly after-
wards by The Land. He came to
the United States for a visit in
1914, and has lived here ever
since.
In addition to helping found
the National, later the Abbey
Theatre in Dublin, Mr. Colum
also began The Irish Review, and
wrote verse for a weekly paper
called Sinn Fein. A member of
the Academy of Irish Letters,
which awarded him the Gregory
Medal in 1953, he received the
Fellowship of the Academy of
American Poets in 1952.
Mr. Colum recently celebrated
Padraic Colum
the Royal Historical Society, and
a member of the Catholic Truth
Society. In addition, he is a
parish priest at St. Edward's,
Sutton Park.
His lectures have been broad-
casted since 1948 over the B.B.C.,
and televised over C.B.S., Euro-
vision and the B.B.C. He has lee-
tured in the Netherlands and is
acquainted hour is planned for
8 till 9 in the main lounge of Mc-
Auley Hall, while the dance will
be held in 1 the gym from 9 till
12.
In place off the usual refresh-
ments, a cookie sale is scheduled
for the evening; the cookies to
be baked by members of the
senior class. Music for the dance
will be provided by the Moder-
naires.
Connie Frank, chairman of the
project, announced that invita-
tions have been extended to
area schools including Gannon,
Duquesne, Ca nisi us, N i a g a r a ,
Bonaventure, Edinboro, Alliance,
and John Carroll.
Chairmen of the various com-
mittees functioning under Miss
Frank include: invitations, Mary
Anne Koss; refreshments, Anne
Cavanaugh; decorations, S i s s y
Natili, and music, Judy Gordon
and Pat Schaefer.
Admission for the entire affair
is $.50 and all profits are to be
donated toward the fund for the
new dorm.
IB
Lolly Lockhart, Kathy^Reid, and Lillian Egnot seem to find scene
planning an enjoyable assignment. They are preparing for produc-
tion of their one-act plays.
Seniors' Direction Class
To|Present Short Plays
Sunday, March 20 is the "evening of drama" in the Little Theatre
of Mercyhurst. Three \ one act plays directed toy Lillian Egnot, Lolly
Lockhart, and Kathy Reid will feature members of the Drama Society,
The direction and production of a one act play is an assignment
for the play direction class under the guidance of Miss Helen Kelly.
A Maid Goes Forth to War by Stokes McCune is a story of Saint
Joan of Arc and concerns the return of Joan from the field with her
decision to serve her country. Lillian Egnot is the director.
The Plum Tree, dramatized by MoMahon and Sergei, is adapted
from a tale by Mary Ellen Chase and directed -by Lolly Lockhart. This
is the story of a day in May and the adventures of three old ladies, all
of whom are suffering from extremely odd delusions, illustrating the
pathos and wisdom of old age and the triumph which may result from
disaster. '
Strange Victory, written by Evelyn Neuemburg and directed by
Kathy Reid, is the story of a young servant girl who, because of
supernatural * power, sacrifices her life so that a mother and child
might live. The child is Giuseppe Verdi, famed opera composer.
There will be an admission charge of $.25 to cover the royalty
fees for the plays. *

a half ^century of literary publi-
cation which has included!: plays,
verse, folklore, novels, and bi-
ography.
Rev. Gordon Albion
Rev. Gordon! Albion, a n | out-
standing Catholic speaker in
England, will address Mercyhurst
on March 16. His topic is 'Cath-
olics and Protestants: Ideas for a
New Approach."
Born in London, England in
1906, Father Albion was educated
there at Mark Cross and Won-
ersh Seminaries, j] London Uni-
versity, and in Belgium at Lou-
vain University. He has been a
Professor of Church History at
Wonersh Seminary, a Fellow of
Aquinas Day
As part of the concert and lec-
ture series, Doctor Donatelli and
several of his philosophy students
will present a Saint Thomas Day
Program on Wednesday, March
9, in the Little Theatre.
This program will be in honor
of the great saint, theologian,
and philosopher whose feast day
is March 7. The title of the pro-
gram is "Social Virtues for Cam-
pus Living," edited from Saint
Thomas' Summa.
Art Exhibit
As their thesis, three senior art
students have set up an exhibit
in the Erie Public Library. The
work of Margaret Gerace, Lynda
Rosinski, and Margaret Topping
will be on display until the end
of February for viewing by the
general public.
The works exhibited comprise
the best of their three; years'
work as art majors at Mercy-
hurst and some more recent pro-
jects.
presently on his second lecture
tour of the United States.
Not only a lecturer, but also an
author, Father A l b i o n has
written several books, notably:
The Church in Western Europe;
Our English Catholic Heritage;
and Christians Awake. Many of
his articles have been published
in periodicals in England, Amer-
ica, Belgium, and Austria.
Father Albion's wide exper-
ience in writing, lecturing, and
teaching have given him an
authoritative insight into the af-
fairs of the Church.
(A picture of Rev. Albion was
not available to Merciad.)
&<to*ti*tfy <£ve*tt&
February
27—Senior Mixer
28—Lecture by Padraic Colum
on "Poetry As an Oral Art,"
L.T., 8:15 p.m.
29—CDD Meeting, 7:30-9:30
p.m.
March
2—Lent Begins; Home Econom-
ics Department Assembly.
L.T., 12:45 p.m.
6—Pax Romana and YCS Study
Day
9—St. Thomas Day Program,
L.T., 12:45 p.m.
13—NFCCS Discussion Day
14—Senior Free Day
16—Lecture by Rev. Gordon Al-
bion on "Catholics and
Protestants: Ideas for a New
Approach"
20—Directing Class Plays
Family Lifel
ue Views The News
Spotlighting the World:
By Susan Avery Program Topic
'President DeGaulle gave a proud "Hurrah for France" on Feb- Assembly period, March 2, will
ruary 13, as his nation joined the U. S., Russia, and Britain in the focus on womanly tasks and ap-
exclusive "Atomic Club." His exultant joy was not echoed in the
African countries of Ghana, Tunisia, and* Morocco where leaders pearance. The home economics
expressed fear of the fall-out from this first French blast which took department is to present a pro-
place in the Sahara. The Atomic demonstration was not a surprise to gram designed to remind Mercy-
the U. S., but did arouse speculations as to whether DeGaulle expects
to establish an independent full-range nuclear program, or whether hurst students what major duties
he is simply trying to regain French prestige and equality with theg the role of homemaker involves j
UV S. and Britain in the Western Alliance.
Russian^Premier Mikoyan has returned home after*touring Cuba j and the proper attire for all oc-
as the guest of Fidel Castro and his government. Before leaving he j casions. Its theme is "Family
signed a commercial pact under which* the Soviet Union will buy Life." General chairman is Joan
5,000,000 tons of sugar over five yearsfand give Cuba accredit of j
$100,000,000. According to the New York Times, when Mikoyan was j O'Malley, and co-c h a i r m a n ,
asked if Cuba would be able to buy planes against the credit extended Mary Ann Storey. With Eileen
by Moscow^ he said, ".|. . the matter has not been discussed." Then he .
Quinn as narrator, the program
asked the American reporter who questioned him, "Why is it you
Americans are so interested in military planes and arms?" will present four phases of a
Almost at the same time of the above interview, two planeloads^ woman's role as manager of do-
of modern depth charges and detection equipment from the U. S. were
mestic duties.
headed for the Nuevo Gulf in Argentina. The war-like equipment was. ,|
to be usedfin an apparent all-out attack on two foreign submarines 95
believed trapped in the gulf. Connie Musi is chairman of
The Home-Front: | the first phase which illustrates
In New York, a Negro picket line of 130 paraded before an F. W.' family relations within the home.
Woolworth and Co. store to protest unjust treatment of their race.
The second phase, directed by
The demonstration supported a similar one in a Greensboro, North |
Carolina, variety store against the practice of refusing to serve seated Sheila Quinn, concerns manage-
Negroes at the lunch counter. Both incidents were backed by the Con- ment of the family resources.
gress of Racial Equality, a 12,000 member organization which has as
its goal the translation of the law of the land and the rule of morality Shirley Banic's group will pre-
on integration into practical terms. «* sent the third phase covering the
It would be interesting to noteltwo columns from a recent edition management of foods and nu-
of the Erie Times which discussed the "civil rights" issue from a new
standpoint—that of the right of labor unions to use physical force in trition. Finally, the last phase,
picket lines. Writers, David Lawrence and Westbrook-: Pegler, cited with Eileen? Hinman as chairman,
cases in Massachusetts?and Minnesota where governing officials re-
fused to oppose or actually I supported lawless rioting and brute force. takes the form of a fashion re-
The Boston Herald said in an editorial last week, "Society has so view including pointers on proper
generally condoned the" use of force by pickets that the police often attire for a downtown shopping
find it impracticable to apply the law as they would apply it against
any other riotous assembly. Political and often popular sympathy are 'fcpree, a tea, an evening dance,
instinctively with the strikers, so by general consent the civil law is • it t
not enforced. A sort of striker's law prevails." traveling, and a {trip to the Pen-
(Continued on Page Four) ninsula.

Page Two
Algerian Strife
"The Era of Colonialism has ended"—is
the twentieth century platit ude that is shak-
ing the world. Algeria, the center of strife
today, is like an awakening giant with an
avid ^appetite for economic and political
autonomy. Although strife and violence
have accompanied this aspiration, the show-
down is yet to come. Charles DeGaullejjsaid
in his September 16 address that since the
beginning of'i time Algeria has never known
unity, much less Algerian sovereignty. He
has advocated a policy whereby it is left up
to Algeria to decide their future by free
vote.
The problem! is that Algeria has become
a target for leftist clinches who fare con-
stantly creating aggravations andl support-
ing the most extreme "African Nation-
alism." These Moslem nationalists want
complete withdrawal from France or
"Algeria for Algerians" ^claiming that
France will not give them a free vote. We
know this to be pure nonsense for France
has stated that any country is free to witness
the election.
DeGaulle's negotiations have not yet be-
gun, but what he is offering* to the Moslem
rebels is self-determination for nine million
Moslems. He wants rebel agreement on a
cease-fire. Then, after altransition period^ of
perhaps four years, all Algerians including
the million and a quarter French settlers
would be asked to determine their own
future.
I The French settlers are convinced that
the Moslems, if given a chance, will choose
independence. Algeria is home to these
French settlers; it was the home of their
ancestors for six generations. They fear that
under a Moslem government their freedom,
their property and perhaps their Christian
heritage will be endangered. Charles
DeGaulle has shown both firmness and elas-
ticity in dealing with France's troublesome
appendage in Africa. But he needs these
qualities plus an abundance of divine help to
save France from political complications.
Luke - Warm Students
Mediocrity is a poor term, but unfortu-
nately it}applies to the majority of persons
in any walk of life. As students, we should
not allow ourselves to fall under the fruitless
limits of average normality in our intel-
lectual standards. We should realize the
value of our present scholastic state to such
a degree that we will strive for greater and
greater achievements. :$
Achievement, of course, does not mean
high letter grades. The significance of edu-
cational achievement | lies in v the amount
learned and understood; understood so fully
that it becomes a part of us,|influencing and
sharpening some part of our thinking.
Gathering facts by rote day by day does not
constitute intellectual achievement. These
facts that are soon forgotten^ constitute
mediocrity, | average acquirement, lifeless
presence where one could be understanding
and enjoying. Learning surpasses mediocrity
because it is an assimilation of, not exposure
to, knowledge. £ Splendid as the morning sun and
Why are we content to straddle the fence
at this time in our lives when we are offered
the richest prizes for our effort? Do we jog
along in a passive rut of little achievement
because we are disinterested in our subjects ?
No, for many the interest is there, but
development of the interest may be offset by
laziness. No one likes to trudge through bad
weather to the library for extra information
when his room is warm and he has his text—
unless he is interested. In the Garden of
Olives Christ said to the sleepy Simon. "The
spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is
weak." Although learning is a function of
the mind and will, we need bodily cooperation.
Continuing in a mediocre way, learning the
minimum, is like sowing vigorous seeds in
poorly-tilled soil. Only when it is too late
will some of us realize lithe barrenness of
mediocrity.
February* I960
THE MERCIAD
Music- Or Noise?
An Ounce Of Etcetera Everyone enjoys music; good music is a
pleasure. It is fortunate that this type of
entertainment can be heard in Erie. This,
f by Elaine Curtis fj . •, however, has not always been the case.
There was a time when the radio stations
J *'At$ this, the whole pack rose up into the air and came flying
down upon her." Lewis Carroll's Alice In Wonderland didn't know would not exceed the realm of a two-minute
what to think. This is exactly what has happened at Mercyhurst record that had one basic theme—-noise. Due
in the past few weeks. But Alice didn't have it so bad after all. What to the efforts of conscientious citizens, better
would she have done if she'd had a whole pack of books flying down music has come to Erie.
upon her?
Books and assignments are not These citizens formed a group last year
that uses as its name "Better Music in Erie."
all that have descended upon us
with the speed of light. The snows The aim is obviously to promote the culti-
As W e See It of an Erie winter have finally ar-
rived after an unusual but much
vation of an appreciation of good music. Ac-
cording to the members, "This does not
enjoyed delay. Suddenly McAuley mean that it (music) must always, be classi-
YOUR EDITORS OFFER: cal in nature, but it does mean that it must
Hall seems to be at least three
. . . Condolences to members of blocks away from classrooms as we have some intrinsic worth as a musical com-
the "78" Club. position."
trudge through Arctic-like winds
YOUR EDITORS THANK: and knee-high drifts. One area in which this campaign is being
. . . DSO for an£ impressive Open By the way, have you taken effectively carried out is in radio program-
House. advantage of the Erie weather by ming. Programs were planned by members
. . . AA and the sophomores for registering for Toboganning 204? of "Better Music in Erie" and these were
a fun-packed Winter Carni- It's a special tension-release presented in "Music As I Like It," a half-
val, i course being offered 1 without hour^ program one night a week. WICU, the
YOUR EDITORS URGE:
credit this semester because the
v station! that presented the program, was so
mid-semester vacation was elim- encouraged by the response it received by
. . . That prayers be offered for inated.
the rapid recovery of Sister mail andl phone calls that it now presents
We, like Alice, are struggling this program each weekday night from
Mary Pius.
. . . Enthusiastic support of the with a book minus the pictures and 10:05 to 10:30 p.m. Another opportunity to
Senior Mixer, February 27. dialogue which help to make it hear good music is afforded by station
more interesting. Perhaps when WLE'U which presents "Intermission" from
. . . That everyone take advan- the snow melts we will awake and
2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays.
tage of | Pax :Romana and brush the dead leaves away and
YCS Study Day. 1 say, "Whatfan odd dream!" Although the "Better Music in Erie" or-
. . . Stubbornness f r o m Ash ganization laid the foundation for this move-
Wednesday until Easter Sun- ment, it is the audience who must now
day—as regards resolutions,
that is! *' I 7?t€vtcA6.. campaign for a continuation of worthwhile
programming. The stations are willing to
YOURS EDITORS Pax Romano, a branch of the present what the public wants. We, the
CONGRATULATE: National Federation of Catholic public, can select the music to be played by
. . . May Queen Joan O'Malley. Students, dedicated toffurthering writing :to WLEU and WICU. The pen i s
. . . Winter Carnival Queen Christian brotherhood, invites all a powerful ambassador. Use^ it, and good
Mercyhurst students to attend music will enrich your life.
Mary Bescher.
Mass at Erie's Greek Catholic
. . . Jane Canada, Mercyhurst's
Church. A breakfast will follow
nominee for Pittsburgh Roto
Magazine Campus C o v e r
Girl. I A ,] :
at which actions for furthering
Christian brotherhood will be Heavens FirshLaw
discussedf on the basis of what
. . . Those who made Dean's each individual can do. Respect for authority seems to* be another
List. lost art. The whole ideal of authority is to-
YOUR EDITORS WONDER: In |the afternoon the Mercy- day glossed over by self-asserting indivi-
duals. Must these misconceptions of autho-
. . . Where the scholars v/ent.
If we'll have a white
if
hurst Young Christian Students
Organization will sponsor a study rity carry over to campus life ? The Student
Easter!" program for 25_area schools. Board of Discipline has been set up at
Mercyhurst to give students the power to
determine disciplinary policy and enforce
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S VISIT
the rules. To delve into the necessity of such
LIMBO rules would be to question the necessity of
order, and even Heaven recognizes this!
The ancient greyness shifted Still others thought of fields new The lack of respect for Student Board
Suddenly and thinned ploughed shows an ignorance of its function: and
Like mist upon the moors Or apple trees labels the offender as one who cannot
All blossom-boughed. distinguish between punishment and pri-
Before a wind.
Or some, the way a dried bed
fi,ls vilege. It is a power delegated by the admin-
An old, old prophet lifted
A shining face and said:
I istration, a privilege by which elected
With water students deal with t he student body to effect
"He will be coming soon. Laughing down green hills. harmony here at Mercyhurst. Not every
The Son of God is dead; The fisherfolk [dreamed of Jthe college student body is considered capable of
He died this afternoon." foam handling this responsibility.
On bright blue seas.
A murmurous excitement stirred
The one old man who had not Criticism of the class-elected members
All souls.
stirred and of students who consider it their duty
They wondered if they dreamed—
Remembered home. to report infractions is certainly uncalled
Save one old man who seemed for. The Student Board jjof Discipline is
Not even to have heard. " young and has a long way to go, but with the
And there He was full support andl cooperation of the classes it
can and will be an organization in which
And Moses standing, fair | I I& Mercyhurst can take greatf pride.
Hushed them all to ask As only God is fair.
If any had aj welcome song pre- And they, confused with joy.
pared. Knelt to adore
Published Monthly*
If not, would David take the Seeing that He wore
task? Five crimson stars
And if they eared |
Could not the three young chil
He never had before.
No canticle at all was sung.
THE MERCIAD
dren sing None toned a psalm, or raised a PrtESS I -Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa.
The Benedicite, the canticle of greeting song. Editors Theresa Proulx, Mary Anne Koss,.
praise A silent man alone Ann Marie Lepkowski, Virginia Rossoni, and
They made when God kept';them Of all that throng Carolyn Schehrer
from perishing Found t o n g u e - Contributors .. Sue Avery, Joan Bye,
In the fiery blaze? No t any other* Elaine Curtis, Bert Donahue, Amy Grazioli,
Sheila Himes, Mary Lou Kelly, Joan Kostolan-
breath of spring surprised Close to His heart sky, Carol Kreh» Lolly Lockhart, Bernle Me-
them, When the embrace was done, Gough, Adele Ontko, Juanita Piscor, Evelyn
Stilling Moses' words. Old Joseph said, Rinn, Mary Stark, Mary Topping, Alice Welte
No one could speak, remembering "How is Your Mother, Business, Photography Agnes Siracusa,
The first fresh flowers, •• How is Your Mother, Son?" Pat Green, Judie Cardell and Mary Jeanne
The little singing birds. By Sister Mary Ada Ferrer! *
 February, i960
THE MERCIAD Page three

Students Prote$t?Armament Driving Examination an

"A question of international There is now a bomb with Book Review
importance! to disarm or not to twice as much destructive power
disarm, has occupied the atten- as wast dropped on every city
By Delores Jablonski Induces Favorable Views
winter months, the universal cry Among 'HurstlMotorists
t i o n ^ at least some college edi- ever bombed from the air. How- During the eternity of the mid-
tors in recent weeks," states the ever, this atomic power is not
American Collegiate Press review only a wartime threat but also a A requirement of Governor will not deprive people of the
of college students is, "Wouldn't Lawrence's new traffic safety
of college editorials, f peacetime worry. Due to radio- privilege of driving, but will elim-
it be wonderful to take a trip to plan is the periodic physical re- inate persons nonqualified to be
At the University of California active fallout, every glass of milk
more than a thousand students in this country contains trace- some far-away land and meet examination of |drivers. As a re- operating a motor vehicle.
signed a petition against com- able amounts of strontium 90. It some new and f a s c i n a t i n g sult of this new plan, five mil- Yvonne Spirito
pulsory ROTC. In the country's seems atomic energy is going to friends?" Well, why are we wait- lion Pennsylvania drivers must Because elderly people will not
oldest military college, Norwich kill Americans either by radiation ing? This is your travelogue and take re-examinations next year. admit to falling eyesight or hear-
University fin Vermont, upper- poisoning or (by explosion. The here are your tickets to distant Its purpose is to "weed out" po- ing, I feel that persons sixty
classmen revolted against too problem still leads back to the and wonderous places. Bon Voy- tentially dangerous motorists. years of age or older should def-
much "militarism" at the school. original question of whether the age I The tests will determine if a per- initely have examinations.
Dartmouth College students, pre- United States should risk dis- son is mentally alert and physic- Gloria Borczon
Adventure and Biography ally fit to be behind the wheel of
viously known for their apathy arming and become defenseless a car.
Yes, I think it will be wise to
toward political matters, carried or continue its vast armament Our first stop is Kenya, Africa. conduct these tests because it
signs across the campus "green" program and risk a world-devas- Drivers who obtained licenses will discover heart weaknesses
Our director takes us to a great before 1924 will !be the first per-
to picket an ROTC parade. At tating war. game preserve located at the foot and defects before they are dfls-
many other colleges and univer- sons subject to physical exams. covered* as the causes of ac-
The opinion of Mercyhurst of Kilimanjaro. The 'j guide book The following year tests will be
sities protests against the mili- College students regarding this is entitled The Lion by Joseph cidents. It will also determine de-
given every ten years until sage fective sight and hearing prob-
tary and especially against atom- question will be polled by The Kessel. An enchanting twelve- sixty. All Pennsylvania drivers
ic weapons has arisen. Merciad for its next issue. year-old girl is the heroine; a lems of individuals. These are
will submit .to the periodic re- some of the common physical
jungle lion is the hero. This book examinations on a graduated ba-
has been called a masterpiece of weaknesses that result in acci-
Antiques iReveal History vivid^ description with love and
adventure as fits theme.
sis after 1962.
Mercyhurst students expressed
a variety of opinions on this pro-
dents.
Lois Kuvln
They look, and yet they do Now the plane flies over the I agree with the plan because
gram to which they will be sub- as people get older, their perspec-
not* see. If a prospective student deep blue Mediterranean I for a ject in a few years. They answer-
were to ask a Mercyhurst girl smooth landing in Vatican City. tive is not as good, and they need
ed the question, "Do you think physical examinations. S i n c e
what antiques could be found on We have the privilege of meeting physical examinations will* cut
campus, she would probably reply "Pope John XXIII" through Paul- more dangers are evident in driv-
down the number of traffic fatal- ing, more caution concerning
with some poise—"we are a com- Paul C. Perotta. He gives not only ities?" with the following views:
paratively new school, and there- a biography, tout a very readable physical health and mental alert-
I think physical examinations ness is necessary.
fore we do not have many an- story of the papacy, its history will eliminate some accidents, but
tiques." Yet, a careful tour of the and ceremonials. Our interpreter a person's physical condition will Camille Kwolek
campus with a competent guide is Monsignor Alvert Giovannetti, vary between examinations, so it In my opinion, it would be
reveals countless ancient works the auditor of the Vatican Secre- won't be too effective. M more important to test driving/-]
with interesting histories. tariat of State. In We Have a Marcia Meyers ability. However, because of the
Pope, he includes a clear presen- high mortality rate due to acci-
An All-Antique Room tation of the Pope's ecclesiastical I think that physical exams dents, I feel that some measures
North parlor in the lower main background^and a richly detailed should be given motorists period- should be taken, not only to pro-
hall is especially designated as ch ara cteriza tion. ically for the safety of the other tect the driver but the pedestrian
the antique room because of its motorists, themselves, J and their as well. I think these measures
many ancient furnishings. Near We travel next to the secluded
families. should be taken in the form of
the fireplace is a heavy iron ket- village of Assisi. Here we discover state-funded physical examina-
the marvelous story of The Joyful Charlotte Newby
tle. Legend claims it was at the Yes, I feel that this program tions. Joan Kostolausky
grave of the Egyptian King Tut- Beggar by Louisfde Wahl.lln the
ankhamen — "King Tut." The tale, alive with action and char-
fe®*%^u^ ** acter, we find Saint Francis.
kettle came to Mercyhurst from
the H. J. Heinz estate. The Vic- for music books, is an Eliza
bethan cadenza, or wine chest. Intrigue Through Search
torian furnishings of the room
are among the first parlor furni- The ornate, elaborately carved, On our trip home we encounter
ture acquired by the Sisters of black furniture dates back to the Three Jwho Ventured by Miles
Mercy when they came to Erie. Venetian, or Italian Renais- Connolly,{the author of Mr. Blue.
A tiny ^bronze bell in this parlor sance, and one high back chair This novel tells of three men who
is of Hebrew origin and dates near the entrance was once the dedicated themselves tola search
back to an ancient Hebrew syna- possession of an Italian Duke. for self-knowledge and spiritual
gogue. The I cherry furniture in I this truth—which was, as it turned
From Pittsburgh to the Orient room is not as aged, but dates out, a most hazardous pursuit,
back to the time of William'; and involving rejection, death, and
In the chapel foyer one finds Mary of England. Both rugs in
a "gold mine" of | antiques. Most murder.
the foyer were imported from
of the furniture in this room is Persia as authentic Oriental car- This has been a brief holiday
from the estate of Harry K. pets. through/the land* of books, but
Thaw, the -late Pittsburgh mil- for a more extensive trip, why
lionaire, and is registered *. as gen- These antiques make Mercy- not pick up one of the many
uinely antique furniture. The hurst a point of interest for art novels on the shelves in the
large black chest, presently used collectors and enthusiasts. Mercyhurst Library?

Clubs Meet, Hear Talks, Show Film

Y-C.S.
Twenty-five area schools will
be represented at the Y.C.S.
Study Day, which will be held at
Mercyhurst on Sunday, March 6,
at 1:00 p.m. in the Little Theater.
One feature of the day will be a
mock Y.C.S. meeting. The guest
speaker, Father Joseph Petula
from Cathedral Prep, will address
tion to illustrate that social work
is interesting as j well as bene-
ficial. Senior students of the
Seminary will also see the film
as a presentation of the careers
available in social work.
C.C.D.
At the February 29 meeting of
the C.C.D., teachers will discuss
the method of teaching doctrine
Fullbright Scholarship, will speak
at the meeting on February 25.
Connie Frank also will give a talk
on her year abroad at the Uni-
versity of Aix Marseille. Finally,
the entire group will discuss Al-
giers and President DeGaulle.
• O. G. A.
Mr. Robert Keim of Paine,
COPYRIGHT 1957 THE COCA-COLA COMPANY

the group on the topic of "The
Role of the Catholic College Stu-
dent in Restoring All in Christ."
Benediction, followed by a dinner,
wiU bring the day to a close. Gen-
eral Chairman Marilyn Smith and
Campus Secretary Elaine Curtis
are completing the plans for the
Study Day. All students are in-
vited.
Sociology Seminar!
The Sociology Seminar will
hold its regular meeting on Wed-
nesday, March 2. After a short
business meeting, the film, "Sum-
mer of Decision" willfbe shown.
The movie is presented by the
Council on Social Work Educa-
to each grade level. Also, the use
of the achievement chart will be
demonstrated. All students are
invited.
Mercyhurst will count many
more C.C.D.'ers in the student
body, for 26 girls are taking the
methods course this semester; 17
are in the Elementary Course and
nine in the High School division.
Contributions to f the picture
file for C.CX). teachers will be
welcomed.
* French: Club
Vivetta Petronia, a *j Mercyhurst
graduate who continued her
studies in Lyons, Prance, under a
Weber, * Jackson, " and *C u r t i s
spoke on the,subject of invest-
ments to members (of the O.G.A.
Club of Mercyhurst and the Stu-
dent Investment Trust 'and Man-
Dorit just sitjtheie!
agement Club -of Gannon. The You'll enjoy today's copy of this publication
meeting was held on February
23, at 7:30 p.m. in McAuley much more if you'll get up right now and get
lounge.
yourself an ice-cold bottle of Coca-Cola.
Art Club
(Naturally, we'd be happier, too!)
At the Art Club meeting on
Wednesday, February 24fat 8:00 ' I I BE REALLY REFRESHED
p.m., Mr. Joseph Plavcan gave
both a talk and a demonstration. Bottled under authority of The Coca-Cola Company b y
A business meeting preceded the
address at 7:30 in the art studio. ERIE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY
February, 1960 THE MERCIAP Pa*e Four

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TV, Theater Schedule *Dia* 'd 4ut
(Continued from Page One)
The Penna. Picture:
Sports News
By Barb Spinelli
Fine Dramatic Shows By Mary Lee Stadter
SENIORS
Carolyn Golanka
Last week at a routine meeting
of the 113-member Republican
State Committee in Harrisburg,
Varsity Basketball
On February 9, Mercyhurst's
During these dreary winter days, take Kathryn Murray's advice— Joan Kostolansky a resolution was passed giving varsity basketball team, playing
"put a little fun in your life" by taking advantage of the entertain- Joan Bye Pennsylvania Republican backing against the St. Vincent's nurses'
ment opportunities afforded by the Playhouse and local television sta- to Vice-President Nixon for presi- team, won its first official game
Sr. M. Angelica Perez dential nominee. Also urged was by a score of 42-19. The game
tions.
Television JUNIORS the nominations of U. S. Senator took place in the Mercyhurst
WSEE Television presents "The Lonely Years," featuring Helen Virginia Rossoni Hugh D. Scott, Jr. of Phila- gym. J
Hayes, on March 1, from 3 to 4 p.m. On March 5, the same station pre- delphia as Nixon's running mate. Teammates on the starting
Eleanor Hertel The adoption of the resolution lineup for Mercyhurst were:
sents Robert Louis Stevenson's "Treasure Island" on The DuPont
Show of the Month from 7:30 to 9 pan. The New York Philharmonic Marilyn Helbel was unexpected and apparently Gretchen Stark, Rennie Mando,
will be featured March 13 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Special Tonite, a complete surprise to Pennsyl- Kit Temple, Betty Dangrow,
SOPHOMORES vania's junior senator.
March 20 from 9:30 to 11 pjn., offers "The Valley of Decision." m Denise Dwyer, a n d Paulette
Joyce White O'Gormen. Their opponents in
In a report to the Senate For-
WICU Television p r e s e n t s Lurline By grave eign Relations Committee, a the first quarter were Maria Mc-
"Shadow of a Soldier," the story
of Ulysses S. Qrant, on Our
Four Schools Jean Layer group of the country's top experts
on Soviet affairs expressed the
Gaughey, Karen Hahn, Joyce
Kluck, Mary Ann Cobertson,
American Heritage February 20 ^FRESHMEN belief that Washington might be Carol Lohse, and Bonnie Walters.
from 8 to 9 p.m. On February
28, Project 20 shows'; Archibald
Form Board Mary Ann Kern
Elaine Glembocki
paying too much attention to
Moscow and too little to the rest
From the first blow of the
whistle, Mercyhurst took the
MacLiesh's play, "The Secret of Board members from Gannon, Carolyn Anderson of the world. They warned J
Freedom," from 8 to 9 pjn. "Paris Mercyhurst, Villa Maria, and) St. lead, with a 20 10 score at half-
Joanne Rohan against letting the Soviet chal- time. High scorers were two
a la Mode," February 29 from 10 Vincent's are planning the social lenge become the exclusive pre-
to 11 p.m. brings us a view of agenda of the Gannon Student freshmen—Betty Dangrow, Mer-
occupation of American 'policy, cyhurst, and Joyce Kluck, St.
forty-five fashions from| the Union. maintaining that the crucial bat-
fifteen top French designing Vincent's, both captains of their
houses.
The Board is composed of four
committees—h ouSe, financial,
First Knighters tle against communism will be
fought in the world's under-de-
respective teams. Each scored
12 Ipoints. Referees for the game
Theater social, and publicity—which meet veloped areas. were Marie Cantor and Miss
"La Madre," opening at the every Sunday afternoon to dis-
Erie Playhouse on March 8 and cuss suggestions a n d p l a n s
Rehearse Play More About President Eisenhower
News analyst, Drew Pearson,
Patrizio. Another meeting with
St. Vincent's is scheduled for Feb-
running through Lent, is a drama for forthcoming events. Mem- Three Mercyhurst girls are fea- has called the public's attention ruary 23.
about St. Teresa of Avila, empha- bers from Miercyhurst include: tured in the cast of the Gannon to President Eisenhower's visit to Intramural Basketball
sizing the saint's brilliance, Betty Lu Dorsogna, Judy Doehla, College First Knighters' spring the Cape Canaveral m i s s i l e T( h, e intramural basketball
gaiety, and intense spirituality. Jeanette Borczon, and Margaret production, The Male Animal, launching base •} for the first time tournament is in full swing, with
Other distinctive characters in Lynch. which will be presented as theat- in his 7 years in the White House. each team starting on the secondi
the play are the Princess of Eboli, Activities such as ping-pong, er-ln-the-round March 11, 12, Pearson has expressed the belief round. \
with her famous black patch, and music, and card games are being and 13, at Gannon's Dale Hall. that this trip is not exactly coin-
cidental with two other develop- B Ping-Pong
the clear-sighted Father Francis planned for the Lenten Season. The three act comedy, written Freshman) Carol Kreh, by her
Borgia. "La Madre" is so superior The Board is considering opening ments, one of which is the con-
by James Thurber and! Elliot Nu- gressional debate on the question victory over Senior Sheila Qulnn,
a piece of work that one feels St. the Student Union on week gent, is a take-off on college life. won first place in the singles
Teresa may have had a hand in nights and making it available in of whether the U. S. has become
Lucinda Slegel plays the part of a second-class power. The other division of the ping-pong tourn-
it. | the afternoon for study or meet- a colored maid, Cleo. Mary Jean ament. Carol and her partner,
is a quiet probe of Cape Canaver-
The Players Incorporated are ings of stu'dfent groups from the Spaeder portrays Ihe role of al by the House Space Commit- Rennie Mando, took first place in
scheduled for March 27 at Villa four schools. The second floor Blanche, a lady friend, while Pat, tee, centering on the disastrous the doubles division.
Maria Auditorium in "MacBeth" would be reserved for meetings a young college girl is played! by number of missile failures and Badminton
a t 2 p m . and "The Comedy of while the first floor would be kept Janet Ladley. the reasons if or them. Mary Costello has announced
Errors" at 8:15 pjn. for social functions that the badminton tournament
The plot centers around) one The President has completed
Tommy Turner who has been will commence upon the comple-
the first leg of his South Ameri- tion of the intramural basket-
married for ten years and is
Mercyhurst Girls quietly settled in a teaching job
at a mid-western university.
can goodwill tour and has been
welcomed quite warmly by most
of our neighbors to the south. The
ball session. All interested should
sign the list posted in college hall.
Tommy's serene existence is up- trip is another major mission of
Are Talking About set by the appearance of an
alumni football player who once
was engaged to his wife.
personal diplomacy aimed at win-
ning new friends in South Amer-
ART'S
ica and combating anti-American-
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT: . . . E S P (extra The production is being direct- ism stirred up by misunderstand-
sensory perception) . . . Shrove Tuesday celebrations . . . anticipation eel by Richard J. Weiland, a new- ing and Communist agitation. Al- ICE CREAM BAR
of pictures of Mercyhurst f emmes in the Gannon Lance . . . which is bet- comer to Gannon and the Erie though three Jother U. S. presi-
ter—love or security . . . perspective loot of the crafts room . . . St. Thom- area. Last fall, he directed. The dents have visited South America, Luncheonette and Magazines
as program . . . Gannon's Mil Ball . . . Peter needs a babysitter . . . the Little Foxes, which also featured Eisenhower's trip is by far the
Student Council office . . . sophomores' cats . . . Elaine and Bob's several Mercyhurst actresses. most ambitious Latin American 3709 Pine Avenue
dance exhibition . . . letters from the Stocton . . . To test or not to Others in the cast include: Journey? ever undertaken! by a
test—that is the question . . . Friday night marriage classes . .§. Sue Janice * Logan, Joyce Dodson, Chief Executive of this country.
Batchelet—practical nurse . . . Cupid creates havoc among the juniors Ronny Doyle, George Fidel, Jim
. . . Niagara men . . . Summer jobs, or "I want to be a waitress." Martin, > Dave Byer, Bob Middle-
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE ASKING: . . . When the literary ton, Bob Meshanko, and) Jim Film Society TUPLE'S DAIRY
magazine is coming out . . . Who came late to dinner . . . Who nomi- Moske. Don Kazmaier is stage Beginning March 2, Interna-
AND ICE CREAM BAR
nated Sue A. for NFCCS Regional Vice-President? manager. national Film 16, a newly formed
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE LAUGHING ABOUT: . . . Exercises society in Cambridge Springs,
to the tune of Sabre Dance . . . thunder . . . Trudi and Mary Alice or will offer its members private Ice Cream
how to get stuck in three feet of mud in one easy lesson . . . "The screenings ol unusual, motion pic-
Mouse That Roared" . . . the red umbrella . . . gentle melancholy— BERNARD'S tures. We Make O a r Own
cello and French horn or violin and flute . . . super-humans on cam- The society will present works
pus . . . chickees . . . Cavanaugh Baby Bootie Company . . . private RESTAURANT which include the finest examples
4026 Pine Avenue
Phone UN 6-2441
sophomore bridge rules . . . the "do-it-yourself-for-ten-minutes" mail- French Creek, New York of the work of American and for-
box combinations . . . radiator symphonies . . . new methods of sleep- eign filmmakers who have utiliz-
ing on "brush rollers" . . . "welcome, Yonkers!" . . . Penny "shampoos" Dining Room Service Daily ed various aspects of film as an
her floor . . . the snowy "gatekeeper" . . . hunkering, candlelight, and art form In the production of "Your Satisfaction Is
Irish poetry . . . Poof . . . "such a deal" . . , "she's unbelievable" Dinners - Sandwiches • animation, documentaries, filmed
• • - peppered peas . . . Pat and Walt's corporation . . . Patsy's battery French Fries - Pizza opera and dance, surrealist, non- Our Pleasure" S
. . . "after a fashion"—an old fashion . . . "cockeyed optimists"!. . . objective rand experimental films. Since 1921
nappers in the library . . . Bob and his "Beauties, of the Day" . . . ALL LEGAL BEVERAGES
Members of International Film
weekend warriors . . . burnt water—they said it couldn't be done but Room* for Hunters 16 will attend 10, two and one
an English major did it . . . Christmas trees in February . . . Mr. Hall for Rent half hour regularly scheduled
Wednesdiay evening programs
Photography
Casale's jokes . . . Pat Cavanaugh's net veil.
B. T. LEPKOWSKI, from March .through May as well & Bridal Salon
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE COMMENTING ON: . . . Connie's
Quick change . . . making a killing on Wall street . . . Judy Kosco's Proprietor as an additional special event Portraits
"rock" . . . Mary Margaret Donovan and Kathy Leap's joining the Telephone: EL 5-4440 which will close the current sea-
novices;. . . two additional males on campus . . . Son's famous blue son. The Spring registration fee Wedding Gowns
and white ski sweater . . . Carolyn's sweet-toothed dachshund . . . the will' also {entitle each member to Formal and
new sophomore lounge arrangement . . . real, live snow for Winter two free guest tickets and free Graduation Gowns
Carnival . . . dinner, dance and choral sing at Canisius . . . Gr etc hen Burhenn's P h a r m a c y film program .notes. College stu- Store Hours
Malley's private open house . . . Denise's new nickname . . . the in- Corner 38th St. and Pine Ave. dents will receive reduced rates.
For further information call Daily 9 - 6 P. M.
famous flu bug . . . snowbound males . . . "I'd like to say something
on the Far East" . . . the exodus to North Babylon . . . jewelled con- [Phone GL 0-7762 Cambridge Springs, 3453 or write Mon., & Than. 9 - 9
tact lense cases . . . Al's toast in Italian . . . juniors on stage . . . purple Erie, Penna. to International Film 16, P.O. 444-46 W. 18 S t
hair . . . orchids and champagne . . .-sleek new coiffures. Box 264, Cambridge Springs, Fa. Phone GL 4-8274