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FOGHORN HOLDS CAMPUS BOUTS-See sports an Jfranctsco Jfogfjom OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Z56 VOL. XXI, No. 16 SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 19, 1940. FRIDAY Senior Class Plans For a Year Book to Appear in Spring Funds Will Be Raised by Raffle; Cooperation of All Needed to Insure Success Last Friday at the senior class meeting called by President Ed McGuirk plans were announced for a Senior Book to be released in May. Recalling the success of The Don, the 1939 annual which was edited and staffed for the most part by members of the class of '40, this year's smaller book will undoubtedly take its place beside its celebrated predecessor. Finances In the matter of finance there will be a two-dollar charge to each senior plus a 50 per cent split with Father McGrorey on a raffle to begin on <£> ^—, —. ED McGUIRK Plans Book Monday, January 22. If the raffle is a big success then the cost of the book will drop proportionately. The book will be sold by a committee of twelve seniors to other class of '40 men. There will be no options. The §2.00 purchase price will be the only collection made. A. S. U. S. F. Treasurer Tony Tarantino has consented to handle this collection detail in the Student Body office. Needs Co-operation of All Universal co-operation of the entire Senior Class is essential to the book's success. Funds collected from the sale of the Book and returns from the raffle must be deposited in the Jesuit Treasury before production will go ahedd. It is called to the attention of all Seniors that all moneys must be in the Treasury by March 1, 1940. This is the final deadline. Unless the money is in there will be no Senior Book. Many Features The book itself will be forty pages in length. Thirty-four of these will be devoted to Senior pictures. There will be four pictures to a page. The pictures will be twice the size of those that appeared in The Don, candid pictures of Seniors on each of these thirty-four pages, together with portraits. The history of the class will take two pages, with the remaining four pages devoted to advertisements. The advertising set-up will take the form of $5.00 complimentary ads to the Senior Class. There is ex- (Continued on Page 4) h as fiffimax ancie Uo"sonfs ... Mu*icby WN«NTlOPE (i&eeWe&e CHARLES WHITE MOntrose 0344 TONY TARANTINO Fillmore 4202 BILL FIGARI DElaware 1485 College Sodality Plans El Retiro Retreats, Raffle Plans of the Sodality for the new year give promise of the best semester in the history of the Sodality. Plans for El Retiro One of the main functions of the semester will be the plan of sending retreatants to El Retiro. This is by far the greatest spiritual effort of the Sodality. This work is an excellent method of installing Catholic Action into the members, who in turn can spread it into the general student body. The Society is sponsoring a raffle to be started soon in order to raise funds for the beautification of the Chapel. To Assist Seniors A second purpose is to help the senior class in putting out their hard-fought-for Senior Book. If you want these worthwhile things, get behind the Sodality raffle which will start in the near future. See Joe Martinelii for further details. There will also be a combination picnic with the Sanctuary Society later in the semester. Of course, there will also be the annual banquet to be held sometime in April. Plans for Lent The Sodality's plans for Lent are progressing rapidly under the direction of Father McGregory, S. J., and include Mass every morning in the Chapel, as well as stations and other special observances of Lent. Join whole-heartedly into the spirit of Lent and experience that spiritual joy that comes at Easter- time. Board Warns Fines Will Be Imposed By Board Once again the Board of Student Control announces its regulation for the benefit of new students and the old ones who have forgotten them. These regulations are to be kept, and any infractions of the rules will be punishable by fine. Students are warned that if their names are listed on the bulletin board to appear before this body, they must be present at the appointed time and place. Nonappearance will result in the levying of fines whether the absent person is guilty or not of the charge placed against him by the Board. The semester fines must be paid within a reasonable time; otherwise difficulty is apt to arise between the Board and the person involved. The Board of Student Control rules: 1. No smoking in the halls. 2. No changing of clothes in the halls. 3. No posters are to be placed around the halls. The bulletin boards are for that purpose. Dons Air Views With Stanford In Big Debate American Culture Serves As the Topic of Discussion DEBATE A SUCCESS Last Saturday afternoon the Phil- historian Debating Society took to the air lanes in their first radio debate of this semester. The opponent was Stanford University and the question was "Is There an American Culture?" First on the air was Oliver Wy- man of Stanford, who gave an analysis of the question. He said that the word "culture" is a broad term and when one speaks of culture one must be sure that he uses the word in such a way that others will arrive at the same interpretation as is meant by the author. Defines Culture Wyman defined culture in three ways. First, there is the scientific definition which pertains to the culture of animals; second, there is the sociological culture which deals with the comparative standings of different races of people and their advancement in fields of knowledge. Finally, the third definition of culture, which was the subject of the issue, is the culture which denotes a degree of appreciation or refinement; the reaction to one's environment, one's standard of living. O'Brien Talks Then Jack O'Brien of USF, endeavoring to show that America has culture, explained how America is still a comparatively young nation and that when it was first settled Europe was already steeped in culture centuries old. But because these people came to this land to escape the persecutions and petty hates of their native lands, to build new homes and a new nation, because they came from many different nations, each with its own culture, there resulted in America an "amalgamation" of many cultures which blended together to form a distinctive culture all its own. Because man must provide for himself and his dependents, he naturally strives to build up material wealth first, and that is what America has done until it may be said without fear of contradiction that "America possesses the highest level of material culture to be found anywhere in the world." "Art and literature in America is only in its early stage of growth," admitted O'Brien, "but it is essential to note that such growth does exist, and does give promise of a laudable future. "All shades and tenors of religious belief and philosophical thought are to be found within the borders of the United States" . . . and because of this existence America has been able to show the world "that men do not instinctively hate one another, but that different nationalities, different religions, different philosophies can live along side one another in complete peace and harmony." Culture Is Young "American culture is young, it is awkward, but is a culture of all the people. The culture of America is not limited to a favored few. Just as participation in government is the duty of all Americans, so also is participation in culture the opportunity for all Americans." Richard Fenton, president of the Philhistorians, took up the negative side of the issue of American culture, and said that we are more concerned with the nature of man's reactions to his environment rather than the material and physical (Continued on Page 4) YE OLDE ROUNDE TABLE Philhistorians Discuss Danger of Propaganda Once again the Philhistorians have scooped nearby debating groups, this time with the inauguration of a Round Table as of old. The initial meeting of this Round Table will occur Tuesday evening in the Father Semeria Room. With President Dick Fenton acting as King Richard, the knights of de- batedom will discuss the question of propaganda. Sir Ed. Boessenecker and Sir Charles Henry will lead the discussion, as they will take part in a forum at Stanford University Saturday on the same topic. "I chose this topic for my subject because I feel that all of them have some ideas on the benefits and dangers of propaganda. Because of its importance in the present world scheme of things, I deemed it a fit subject for our first Round Table," declared King Richard in a communique issued to the Foghorn. Royal Adviser Playing an important role in its inauguration was the Royal Adviser to His Highness, Thomas Sullivan, S. J. In a statement to the press, he declared that efforts will be made to bring the Round Table into the homes of the commoners through that new invention, the radio. The Round Table has been acclaimed on all sides as a great democratic act by King Richard. Loyola Applies for Wasmann Chapter Dr. Edward L. Kessel, Moderator of the Wasmann Biological Society, has just made public the application of Loyola University of Los Angeles for permission to establish a second chapter of the Wasmann Biological Society. During the Christmas holidays the Executive Council met with Professors Harold A. Harper and Carl G. Kadner of Loyola to work out a plan for the new chapter. Roland Reed, S. J., co-founder of the Wasmann Biological Society, came from Alma College to attend the meeting. A general constitution for the Wasmann Biological Society providing for the central organization and its chapters is now being drawn up by a committee consisting of Mr. Reed, Dr. Kessel, and B. P. O'Rourke, S. J. Mr, O'Rourke is an honorary member of the Society and was formerly Professor of Biology at Gonzaga University. Inasmuch as Father Wasmann, in whose honor the Society was named, was a Jesuit, provision is to be made for the establishment of chapters at Jesuit colleges and universities. It is with pride that USF can point to the founding of this biological organization here in 1936. The editorial offices of The Wasmann Collector, the official publication of the Wasmann Biological Society, will remain permanently at USF. News of the activities of the Loyola Chapter and of any others that may come later will be published in the proceedings section. This signifies a greater Collector, as well as a greater Wasmann Biological Society, and again reflects credit on USF, which pioneered in the founding of this widely recognized scientific journal. Three Speakers Address Dons On Tolerance Reception for ^ Girls' College Affair to Be Held on USF Campus, Jan. 26 On January 26 the Mountainettes from the College for Women will journey down here to be entertained. We are the ones to have the privilege of entertaining them. The dance will start at 8:00 and will last until 11:30. During the intermissions in the dance there will be refreshments served in the Student Lounge. * A ne;w group on the campus will make its appearance for the musical entertainment which will be the new Don Band. See the members of the comnitte* Tarantino, Spearman and Agosti, for any further details as to signing up. The number of fellows will be limited, as there will be only 100 g:rls down from the hill. Be sure to sign early because it would be very sad if you were left out, as some were in the Dominican reception. Kap Listens to Stand. Oil Talk Members to Banquet on January 23 Standard Oil Company's educational lecture on petroleum was presented to the members of Kappa Alpha Phi yesterday. A representative of the Oil Company presented the lecture and illustrated it with moving pictures from the Company files. Presiding at the meeting was Al Lawson, new president of K. A. P., succeeding Walt Eager, who has left school for a short time to enter the business world. Banquet Set The semester banquet of the society will be held on next Tuesday evening, January 23, at Veneto's. All members, past and present, are urged to be present and enjoy another of those distinctive banquets. Al Lawson has announced that presidents of past years will be there to enlighten the modern K. A. P.'s with news of the outside world. Crew Is Given OK; City Passes on Lake The USF crew, still struggling through the theoretical stages^ received heartening information wr'yi it was learned that the Public Unties Commission of San Francisco has O. K.'d the proposal that the Don crew be allowed to row on Lajje Merced. Thomas P. Cusick, who leased the lake from the city, Had previously objected because of financial reasons. Coach Bill Lenhardt is unable to state at the present if and when practice will actually begin. There are a number of difficulties relevant to the situation which are not settled as yet, consequently Mr. Lenhardt refrains from stating anything definite now. It is hoped that an important crew meeting, to be held soon, will attach some of the loose ends. If a USF shell cffi be entered into competition, it will be the only representative collegiate crew on the peninsula. Current Discussions Scheduled by I.R.C. 0 Several speakers were suggested at the meeting of the International Re-. lations Club Monday, January 15, fl address the members on various current affairs. Topics listed for discussion werjj the I. R. situation in England, Italy's" Mediterranean policy, the coming Mexican presidential election, ancg the question of Finnish aid by the United States in the form of loans' and military supplies. 'Officers' Club' The constitution of the University of San Francisco Officers' Club has been approved by the Executive Committee and the Faculty Committee and has received full sanction of the University authorities. The way is now clear for further organization of the military club, which "Should hold a prominent position on every campus. Officers will be elected in the near future and plans for the annual Military Ball will be initiated, .which is the major social function of ■the Officers' Club. Address Don Students Rabbi Charles E. Schulman, right, and Rev. Rolland W. Schloerb, left, of the Baptist Church, were two of the principal speakers that addressed Don students Wednesday morning. The third speaker was Reverend Vincent Donnovan of the Paulist Farriers. The trio spoke under the auspices of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. National Conference of Christians and Jews Sponsors Talk EQUALITY STRESSED A Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi, and a Protestant minister appeared before the USF Student Body in the Auditorium Wednesday to appeal to our American ideals of tolerance and equality, in the hope of developing greater unity of religion and race to meet and defeat the problems that confront all Americans. Sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the religious lecturers have been touring the nation, spreading good will and advancing Americanism. Shea Chairman The speakers were introduced by Murray Shea, prominent intellectual leader of the University, who has distinguished himself on the debating platform. Speaking for the University, Shea told the guests of the tolerant, just spirit which is ours. First to address the assembled Dons was Father Vincent C. Donnovan of New York, who, in a lucid style, expressed the Doctrine of the Mystical Body to fight the gospel of hate that is being preached abroad. Moral Development Father Donnovan, who is the founder and national director of the Catholic Thought Association, appealed to the university men for an "intellectual charity" towards their brothers. He stressed the necessity for moral and intellectual development in America. This was also pointed out by Debater Dick Fenton in his radio talk on American Culture Saturday. "Our white light of reason must not be colored by our sympathies or antipathies; but it must shine brightly," said Father Donnovan. "The more we have of the Golden Rule, the less there'll be of the Iron Rule," he added, and he concluded with the prayer of the little girl, "Oh God, make the bad people good, and the good people— nice." Father Donnovan was roundly applauded, as were all of the lecturers, regardless of race or creed, in this impressive cavalcade of Americanism. Rabbi Charles E. Schulman of the Temple Israel in Glencoe, Illinois, decried the lack of real "character" in the peoples of today's world. "What's wrong with the world?" asked Rabbi Schulman in a powerful speech colored with clever anecdotes. "I feel that something has broken— and that something is character." Index of Life The rabbi termed character the index of the life of a nation, and religion the instrument of that index. In illustration, he traced the collapse of the Egyptian, Grecian and Roman civilizations, and ascribed them to the loss of character in their peoples. As an example of the gospel of hate which we must combat, Rabbi Schulman cited the old Ku Klux Klan, which was 100 per cent American—it hated Catholics, Negroes and Jews; and the wise old Negro who was 200 per cent American—he hated everybody. Last to speak was the Protestant minister, Rev. Dr. Rolland Schloerb, pastor of the Hyde Park Baptist Church in Chicago, who based his address on the great American principle, "liberty and justice for all." Doctor Schloerb, in a witty but forceful manner, told the gathered Dons that they must not merely try to "get by"; that they must not seek only their own interests. For we are not to make America safe for our own race, our own church, but we are to make America safe for all. The Baptist leader from Chicago told of the Catholic priest who ministered to a dying Protestant soldier on the battlefield, saying, "No, you're not of my church, but you are of my God." The speakers were cheerfully received and warmly applauded by the USF students, in an expression of their broad-minded attitude. It is believed the words of these lecturers sank deep into the hearts of the Donmen. Gleemen to Earn Merits For Singing At the second meeting of the University of San Francisco Gleemen last Monday noon, a new policy, one that had been hoped for for some time, was announced by Mr. Corcoran, S. J., Glee Club Moderator. The Glee Club has received official recognition and has been given a standing of one unit per year's work for each of its members. Attendance records will be kept from which the marks of the men will be taken. Membership in the Glee Club is still open and will remain so for a few more weeks when under Professor Leo Hovorka, the Gleemen will have completed plans for the annual show. American Music The proposed show, still in an embryonic stage, will feature only characteristic American music. In all probability the show will open with ballads of the Revolutionary period and will develop through the music of the turn of the century, songs peculiar to the War years, the roaring twenties, and the more recent thirties. The program will, of course, feature the works and compositions of such men as Victor Herbert, Stephen Foster, Gershwin, and the popular Hoagy Carmichael. A more detailed account of the show will be / printed as soon as the script has been completed and approved for production. Basketball Dance Cancelled by Exec Committee Meeting • Lone Mountain Reception Invitation Accepted; Junior Prom Date Set for April 20 President Frank Lawson called to order the second meeting of the Executive Committee for the spring semester at 12:10 on Tuesday, January 16. Absent were Bill Scott, Al Larkins, and Dave LaValle. The Basketball Rally Dance was called off. Phil Hanley stated that since the institution is permitted only six dances per school year, there <^ was left only one "spare" dance. Three dances last semester were Soph Drag, Frosh Reception, and the St. Mary's Rally dance. Dances remaining are Frosh Fandango, Junior Prom, and a spare dance to be utilized at the end of the semester. Also in deference to the Law- Commerce Formal on February 3, the proposed dance was not supported by the committee. Reception Set Acceptance of the College for Women of the invitation of the A. S. U. S. F. to a reception to be held January 26 was read. Tony Tarantino and Ray Agosti were appointed as a committee to handle the dance. It was stated that Mr. Chisholm recommended that Circle Blocks be awarded to the rifle team. McGuirk moved that a committee be appointed to investigate the matter. This was seconded and passed, and McGuirk was appointed as a one-man committee to investigate. Harry Katz asked for permission to go ahead with plans for Inter- mural boxing bouts to be held tentatively on February 16. Coach Erdelatz was to assist Katz in the project, arranging some outside bouts if possible and obtaining awards. Permission was granted and it was decided that there would be no admission charge. Book Approved Ed McGuirk stated that his plaris for the Senior Book had been approved by the Faculty Administration and asked permission to go ahead with his plans. As a means of defraying expenses of the Book, a raffle is to be held, the proceeds of which are to be split with the Sodality. Money was to be obtained by March 1 before work could start on the project. Figari moved that permission be granted. This was seconded and passed. The "Collector" requested $10 to defray mailing expenses. The Gavel requested $45 to take care of the expenses for the semester. These were referred to the Finance Committee. Jack Smith, representing the Hall of Fame Committee, requested $1.50 for expenses which were incurred. Referred to the Finance Committee. Figari requested that the date of April 20 be approved as the date of the Junior Prom. This was approved by the committee. It was stated that the financial situation of the student body is such that no money can be obtained from the account until they are straightened out. It was explained that the accounts are not up to date and that they would have to be closed as of December 31, 1939, before any money could be distributed this semester. Officers of ROTC at Dance Sat Capt. William Mesherry, representing the Army-Navy Club of San Francisco, has invited the officers and men of the University of San Francisco R. O. T. C. to attend a dance given in their honor. All officers and men are cordially invited to attend the affair, to be held at the Army-Navy Club at the Fairmont Hotel on Saturday evening, Ja/iuary 20, at 9 p. m. No charge. Those in the receiving line will be Col. and Mrs. George Drake, Major and Mrs. William Brey, Major and Mrs. William Lafrenz, Father President William Dunne, Father Raymond Feely, Father Edward Menager, and Cadet Major Paul Golden. Captain Mesherry is inaugurating a series of social affairs to be given in honor of the various Bay District R. O. T. C. units, and he has chosen the University of San Fran- army to head the list. It is hoped that as many as possible will attend the affair and return the honor which Captain Mesherry has tendered the unit. Fr. Lyons Talks Father Lyons, S. J., Freshman Dean of Men at the University, yesterday addressed a gathering of Jesuit mothers at St. Ignatius High School, preparatory department of the University. His talk was part of the annual monthly program held by the mothers. BESENTIN ■HMW '"""m : -■ iliii:iis:*H ,,.i NICK STUART AND HIS ORCHESTRA in PEACOCK COURT -attsu DOROTHY CHARLES STONE COLLINS SUPER DANCING DUO— E THEIR SEN- ENGAGEMENT A A„ SUPER DAI J'^Jfr// CONTINU jfaAWO SATIONAl HARK HOPKINS GtO. 0. SMITH - 6EHEHAI MANAGE* IOHN BARBAGELATA WAlnut 4658 CHARLES BREEN HEmlock 6259 RAY AGOSTI GRaystone 2421
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Transcript | FOGHORN HOLDS CAMPUS BOUTS-See sports an Jfranctsco Jfogfjom OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO Z56 VOL. XXI, No. 16 SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 19, 1940. FRIDAY Senior Class Plans For a Year Book to Appear in Spring Funds Will Be Raised by Raffle; Cooperation of All Needed to Insure Success Last Friday at the senior class meeting called by President Ed McGuirk plans were announced for a Senior Book to be released in May. Recalling the success of The Don, the 1939 annual which was edited and staffed for the most part by members of the class of '40, this year's smaller book will undoubtedly take its place beside its celebrated predecessor. Finances In the matter of finance there will be a two-dollar charge to each senior plus a 50 per cent split with Father McGrorey on a raffle to begin on <£> ^—, —. ED McGUIRK Plans Book Monday, January 22. If the raffle is a big success then the cost of the book will drop proportionately. The book will be sold by a committee of twelve seniors to other class of '40 men. There will be no options. The §2.00 purchase price will be the only collection made. A. S. U. S. F. Treasurer Tony Tarantino has consented to handle this collection detail in the Student Body office. Needs Co-operation of All Universal co-operation of the entire Senior Class is essential to the book's success. Funds collected from the sale of the Book and returns from the raffle must be deposited in the Jesuit Treasury before production will go ahedd. It is called to the attention of all Seniors that all moneys must be in the Treasury by March 1, 1940. This is the final deadline. Unless the money is in there will be no Senior Book. Many Features The book itself will be forty pages in length. Thirty-four of these will be devoted to Senior pictures. There will be four pictures to a page. The pictures will be twice the size of those that appeared in The Don, candid pictures of Seniors on each of these thirty-four pages, together with portraits. The history of the class will take two pages, with the remaining four pages devoted to advertisements. The advertising set-up will take the form of $5.00 complimentary ads to the Senior Class. There is ex- (Continued on Page 4) h as fiffimax ancie Uo"sonfs ... Mu*icby WN«NTlOPE (i&eeWe&e CHARLES WHITE MOntrose 0344 TONY TARANTINO Fillmore 4202 BILL FIGARI DElaware 1485 College Sodality Plans El Retiro Retreats, Raffle Plans of the Sodality for the new year give promise of the best semester in the history of the Sodality. Plans for El Retiro One of the main functions of the semester will be the plan of sending retreatants to El Retiro. This is by far the greatest spiritual effort of the Sodality. This work is an excellent method of installing Catholic Action into the members, who in turn can spread it into the general student body. The Society is sponsoring a raffle to be started soon in order to raise funds for the beautification of the Chapel. To Assist Seniors A second purpose is to help the senior class in putting out their hard-fought-for Senior Book. If you want these worthwhile things, get behind the Sodality raffle which will start in the near future. See Joe Martinelii for further details. There will also be a combination picnic with the Sanctuary Society later in the semester. Of course, there will also be the annual banquet to be held sometime in April. Plans for Lent The Sodality's plans for Lent are progressing rapidly under the direction of Father McGregory, S. J., and include Mass every morning in the Chapel, as well as stations and other special observances of Lent. Join whole-heartedly into the spirit of Lent and experience that spiritual joy that comes at Easter- time. Board Warns Fines Will Be Imposed By Board Once again the Board of Student Control announces its regulation for the benefit of new students and the old ones who have forgotten them. These regulations are to be kept, and any infractions of the rules will be punishable by fine. Students are warned that if their names are listed on the bulletin board to appear before this body, they must be present at the appointed time and place. Nonappearance will result in the levying of fines whether the absent person is guilty or not of the charge placed against him by the Board. The semester fines must be paid within a reasonable time; otherwise difficulty is apt to arise between the Board and the person involved. The Board of Student Control rules: 1. No smoking in the halls. 2. No changing of clothes in the halls. 3. No posters are to be placed around the halls. The bulletin boards are for that purpose. Dons Air Views With Stanford In Big Debate American Culture Serves As the Topic of Discussion DEBATE A SUCCESS Last Saturday afternoon the Phil- historian Debating Society took to the air lanes in their first radio debate of this semester. The opponent was Stanford University and the question was "Is There an American Culture?" First on the air was Oliver Wy- man of Stanford, who gave an analysis of the question. He said that the word "culture" is a broad term and when one speaks of culture one must be sure that he uses the word in such a way that others will arrive at the same interpretation as is meant by the author. Defines Culture Wyman defined culture in three ways. First, there is the scientific definition which pertains to the culture of animals; second, there is the sociological culture which deals with the comparative standings of different races of people and their advancement in fields of knowledge. Finally, the third definition of culture, which was the subject of the issue, is the culture which denotes a degree of appreciation or refinement; the reaction to one's environment, one's standard of living. O'Brien Talks Then Jack O'Brien of USF, endeavoring to show that America has culture, explained how America is still a comparatively young nation and that when it was first settled Europe was already steeped in culture centuries old. But because these people came to this land to escape the persecutions and petty hates of their native lands, to build new homes and a new nation, because they came from many different nations, each with its own culture, there resulted in America an "amalgamation" of many cultures which blended together to form a distinctive culture all its own. Because man must provide for himself and his dependents, he naturally strives to build up material wealth first, and that is what America has done until it may be said without fear of contradiction that "America possesses the highest level of material culture to be found anywhere in the world." "Art and literature in America is only in its early stage of growth," admitted O'Brien, "but it is essential to note that such growth does exist, and does give promise of a laudable future. "All shades and tenors of religious belief and philosophical thought are to be found within the borders of the United States" . . . and because of this existence America has been able to show the world "that men do not instinctively hate one another, but that different nationalities, different religions, different philosophies can live along side one another in complete peace and harmony." Culture Is Young "American culture is young, it is awkward, but is a culture of all the people. The culture of America is not limited to a favored few. Just as participation in government is the duty of all Americans, so also is participation in culture the opportunity for all Americans." Richard Fenton, president of the Philhistorians, took up the negative side of the issue of American culture, and said that we are more concerned with the nature of man's reactions to his environment rather than the material and physical (Continued on Page 4) YE OLDE ROUNDE TABLE Philhistorians Discuss Danger of Propaganda Once again the Philhistorians have scooped nearby debating groups, this time with the inauguration of a Round Table as of old. The initial meeting of this Round Table will occur Tuesday evening in the Father Semeria Room. With President Dick Fenton acting as King Richard, the knights of de- batedom will discuss the question of propaganda. Sir Ed. Boessenecker and Sir Charles Henry will lead the discussion, as they will take part in a forum at Stanford University Saturday on the same topic. "I chose this topic for my subject because I feel that all of them have some ideas on the benefits and dangers of propaganda. Because of its importance in the present world scheme of things, I deemed it a fit subject for our first Round Table," declared King Richard in a communique issued to the Foghorn. Royal Adviser Playing an important role in its inauguration was the Royal Adviser to His Highness, Thomas Sullivan, S. J. In a statement to the press, he declared that efforts will be made to bring the Round Table into the homes of the commoners through that new invention, the radio. The Round Table has been acclaimed on all sides as a great democratic act by King Richard. Loyola Applies for Wasmann Chapter Dr. Edward L. Kessel, Moderator of the Wasmann Biological Society, has just made public the application of Loyola University of Los Angeles for permission to establish a second chapter of the Wasmann Biological Society. During the Christmas holidays the Executive Council met with Professors Harold A. Harper and Carl G. Kadner of Loyola to work out a plan for the new chapter. Roland Reed, S. J., co-founder of the Wasmann Biological Society, came from Alma College to attend the meeting. A general constitution for the Wasmann Biological Society providing for the central organization and its chapters is now being drawn up by a committee consisting of Mr. Reed, Dr. Kessel, and B. P. O'Rourke, S. J. Mr, O'Rourke is an honorary member of the Society and was formerly Professor of Biology at Gonzaga University. Inasmuch as Father Wasmann, in whose honor the Society was named, was a Jesuit, provision is to be made for the establishment of chapters at Jesuit colleges and universities. It is with pride that USF can point to the founding of this biological organization here in 1936. The editorial offices of The Wasmann Collector, the official publication of the Wasmann Biological Society, will remain permanently at USF. News of the activities of the Loyola Chapter and of any others that may come later will be published in the proceedings section. This signifies a greater Collector, as well as a greater Wasmann Biological Society, and again reflects credit on USF, which pioneered in the founding of this widely recognized scientific journal. Three Speakers Address Dons On Tolerance Reception for ^ Girls' College Affair to Be Held on USF Campus, Jan. 26 On January 26 the Mountainettes from the College for Women will journey down here to be entertained. We are the ones to have the privilege of entertaining them. The dance will start at 8:00 and will last until 11:30. During the intermissions in the dance there will be refreshments served in the Student Lounge. * A ne;w group on the campus will make its appearance for the musical entertainment which will be the new Don Band. See the members of the comnitte* Tarantino, Spearman and Agosti, for any further details as to signing up. The number of fellows will be limited, as there will be only 100 g:rls down from the hill. Be sure to sign early because it would be very sad if you were left out, as some were in the Dominican reception. Kap Listens to Stand. Oil Talk Members to Banquet on January 23 Standard Oil Company's educational lecture on petroleum was presented to the members of Kappa Alpha Phi yesterday. A representative of the Oil Company presented the lecture and illustrated it with moving pictures from the Company files. Presiding at the meeting was Al Lawson, new president of K. A. P., succeeding Walt Eager, who has left school for a short time to enter the business world. Banquet Set The semester banquet of the society will be held on next Tuesday evening, January 23, at Veneto's. All members, past and present, are urged to be present and enjoy another of those distinctive banquets. Al Lawson has announced that presidents of past years will be there to enlighten the modern K. A. P.'s with news of the outside world. Crew Is Given OK; City Passes on Lake The USF crew, still struggling through the theoretical stages^ received heartening information wr'yi it was learned that the Public Unties Commission of San Francisco has O. K.'d the proposal that the Don crew be allowed to row on Lajje Merced. Thomas P. Cusick, who leased the lake from the city, Had previously objected because of financial reasons. Coach Bill Lenhardt is unable to state at the present if and when practice will actually begin. There are a number of difficulties relevant to the situation which are not settled as yet, consequently Mr. Lenhardt refrains from stating anything definite now. It is hoped that an important crew meeting, to be held soon, will attach some of the loose ends. If a USF shell cffi be entered into competition, it will be the only representative collegiate crew on the peninsula. Current Discussions Scheduled by I.R.C. 0 Several speakers were suggested at the meeting of the International Re-. lations Club Monday, January 15, fl address the members on various current affairs. Topics listed for discussion werjj the I. R. situation in England, Italy's" Mediterranean policy, the coming Mexican presidential election, ancg the question of Finnish aid by the United States in the form of loans' and military supplies. 'Officers' Club' The constitution of the University of San Francisco Officers' Club has been approved by the Executive Committee and the Faculty Committee and has received full sanction of the University authorities. The way is now clear for further organization of the military club, which "Should hold a prominent position on every campus. Officers will be elected in the near future and plans for the annual Military Ball will be initiated, .which is the major social function of ■the Officers' Club. Address Don Students Rabbi Charles E. Schulman, right, and Rev. Rolland W. Schloerb, left, of the Baptist Church, were two of the principal speakers that addressed Don students Wednesday morning. The third speaker was Reverend Vincent Donnovan of the Paulist Farriers. The trio spoke under the auspices of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. National Conference of Christians and Jews Sponsors Talk EQUALITY STRESSED A Catholic priest, a Jewish rabbi, and a Protestant minister appeared before the USF Student Body in the Auditorium Wednesday to appeal to our American ideals of tolerance and equality, in the hope of developing greater unity of religion and race to meet and defeat the problems that confront all Americans. Sponsored by the National Conference of Christians and Jews, the religious lecturers have been touring the nation, spreading good will and advancing Americanism. Shea Chairman The speakers were introduced by Murray Shea, prominent intellectual leader of the University, who has distinguished himself on the debating platform. Speaking for the University, Shea told the guests of the tolerant, just spirit which is ours. First to address the assembled Dons was Father Vincent C. Donnovan of New York, who, in a lucid style, expressed the Doctrine of the Mystical Body to fight the gospel of hate that is being preached abroad. Moral Development Father Donnovan, who is the founder and national director of the Catholic Thought Association, appealed to the university men for an "intellectual charity" towards their brothers. He stressed the necessity for moral and intellectual development in America. This was also pointed out by Debater Dick Fenton in his radio talk on American Culture Saturday. "Our white light of reason must not be colored by our sympathies or antipathies; but it must shine brightly," said Father Donnovan. "The more we have of the Golden Rule, the less there'll be of the Iron Rule," he added, and he concluded with the prayer of the little girl, "Oh God, make the bad people good, and the good people— nice." Father Donnovan was roundly applauded, as were all of the lecturers, regardless of race or creed, in this impressive cavalcade of Americanism. Rabbi Charles E. Schulman of the Temple Israel in Glencoe, Illinois, decried the lack of real "character" in the peoples of today's world. "What's wrong with the world?" asked Rabbi Schulman in a powerful speech colored with clever anecdotes. "I feel that something has broken— and that something is character." Index of Life The rabbi termed character the index of the life of a nation, and religion the instrument of that index. In illustration, he traced the collapse of the Egyptian, Grecian and Roman civilizations, and ascribed them to the loss of character in their peoples. As an example of the gospel of hate which we must combat, Rabbi Schulman cited the old Ku Klux Klan, which was 100 per cent American—it hated Catholics, Negroes and Jews; and the wise old Negro who was 200 per cent American—he hated everybody. Last to speak was the Protestant minister, Rev. Dr. Rolland Schloerb, pastor of the Hyde Park Baptist Church in Chicago, who based his address on the great American principle, "liberty and justice for all." Doctor Schloerb, in a witty but forceful manner, told the gathered Dons that they must not merely try to "get by"; that they must not seek only their own interests. For we are not to make America safe for our own race, our own church, but we are to make America safe for all. The Baptist leader from Chicago told of the Catholic priest who ministered to a dying Protestant soldier on the battlefield, saying, "No, you're not of my church, but you are of my God." The speakers were cheerfully received and warmly applauded by the USF students, in an expression of their broad-minded attitude. It is believed the words of these lecturers sank deep into the hearts of the Donmen. Gleemen to Earn Merits For Singing At the second meeting of the University of San Francisco Gleemen last Monday noon, a new policy, one that had been hoped for for some time, was announced by Mr. Corcoran, S. J., Glee Club Moderator. The Glee Club has received official recognition and has been given a standing of one unit per year's work for each of its members. Attendance records will be kept from which the marks of the men will be taken. Membership in the Glee Club is still open and will remain so for a few more weeks when under Professor Leo Hovorka, the Gleemen will have completed plans for the annual show. American Music The proposed show, still in an embryonic stage, will feature only characteristic American music. In all probability the show will open with ballads of the Revolutionary period and will develop through the music of the turn of the century, songs peculiar to the War years, the roaring twenties, and the more recent thirties. The program will, of course, feature the works and compositions of such men as Victor Herbert, Stephen Foster, Gershwin, and the popular Hoagy Carmichael. A more detailed account of the show will be / printed as soon as the script has been completed and approved for production. Basketball Dance Cancelled by Exec Committee Meeting • Lone Mountain Reception Invitation Accepted; Junior Prom Date Set for April 20 President Frank Lawson called to order the second meeting of the Executive Committee for the spring semester at 12:10 on Tuesday, January 16. Absent were Bill Scott, Al Larkins, and Dave LaValle. The Basketball Rally Dance was called off. Phil Hanley stated that since the institution is permitted only six dances per school year, there <^ was left only one "spare" dance. Three dances last semester were Soph Drag, Frosh Reception, and the St. Mary's Rally dance. Dances remaining are Frosh Fandango, Junior Prom, and a spare dance to be utilized at the end of the semester. Also in deference to the Law- Commerce Formal on February 3, the proposed dance was not supported by the committee. Reception Set Acceptance of the College for Women of the invitation of the A. S. U. S. F. to a reception to be held January 26 was read. Tony Tarantino and Ray Agosti were appointed as a committee to handle the dance. It was stated that Mr. Chisholm recommended that Circle Blocks be awarded to the rifle team. McGuirk moved that a committee be appointed to investigate the matter. This was seconded and passed, and McGuirk was appointed as a one-man committee to investigate. Harry Katz asked for permission to go ahead with plans for Inter- mural boxing bouts to be held tentatively on February 16. Coach Erdelatz was to assist Katz in the project, arranging some outside bouts if possible and obtaining awards. Permission was granted and it was decided that there would be no admission charge. Book Approved Ed McGuirk stated that his plaris for the Senior Book had been approved by the Faculty Administration and asked permission to go ahead with his plans. As a means of defraying expenses of the Book, a raffle is to be held, the proceeds of which are to be split with the Sodality. Money was to be obtained by March 1 before work could start on the project. Figari moved that permission be granted. This was seconded and passed. The "Collector" requested $10 to defray mailing expenses. The Gavel requested $45 to take care of the expenses for the semester. These were referred to the Finance Committee. Jack Smith, representing the Hall of Fame Committee, requested $1.50 for expenses which were incurred. Referred to the Finance Committee. Figari requested that the date of April 20 be approved as the date of the Junior Prom. This was approved by the committee. It was stated that the financial situation of the student body is such that no money can be obtained from the account until they are straightened out. It was explained that the accounts are not up to date and that they would have to be closed as of December 31, 1939, before any money could be distributed this semester. Officers of ROTC at Dance Sat Capt. William Mesherry, representing the Army-Navy Club of San Francisco, has invited the officers and men of the University of San Francisco R. O. T. C. to attend a dance given in their honor. All officers and men are cordially invited to attend the affair, to be held at the Army-Navy Club at the Fairmont Hotel on Saturday evening, Ja/iuary 20, at 9 p. m. No charge. Those in the receiving line will be Col. and Mrs. George Drake, Major and Mrs. William Brey, Major and Mrs. William Lafrenz, Father President William Dunne, Father Raymond Feely, Father Edward Menager, and Cadet Major Paul Golden. Captain Mesherry is inaugurating a series of social affairs to be given in honor of the various Bay District R. O. T. C. units, and he has chosen the University of San Fran- army to head the list. It is hoped that as many as possible will attend the affair and return the honor which Captain Mesherry has tendered the unit. Fr. Lyons Talks Father Lyons, S. J., Freshman Dean of Men at the University, yesterday addressed a gathering of Jesuit mothers at St. Ignatius High School, preparatory department of the University. His talk was part of the annual monthly program held by the mothers. BESENTIN ■HMW '"""m : -■ iliii:iis:*H ,,.i NICK STUART AND HIS ORCHESTRA in PEACOCK COURT -attsu DOROTHY CHARLES STONE COLLINS SUPER DANCING DUO— E THEIR SEN- ENGAGEMENT A A„ SUPER DAI J'^Jfr// CONTINU jfaAWO SATIONAl HARK HOPKINS GtO. 0. SMITH - 6EHEHAI MANAGE* IOHN BARBAGELATA WAlnut 4658 CHARLES BREEN HEmlock 6259 RAY AGOSTI GRaystone 2421 |
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