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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS
UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
Z 56
VOL. XX, No. 1
SAN FRANCISCO, JANUARY 13, 1939
FRIDAY
TELLS
FR. FEELY, S. J.
OF CRISIS, FUTURE
EUROPE WAR FEARS
Jesuit Author
And Lecturer
Greets Friends
Tells of Europe Travels,
Spanish War, Munich
Pact Explained
RESUME CLASSWORK
Back again on the "safe side" following his tour of southern Europe,
Father Raymond T. Feely, S. J., revealed the internal disturbances created by the totalitarian activities of
the Fascist states in a recent interview granted to the San Francisco
Foghorn.
Returning from the European
scene, Father Feely, after expressing his gratification at being back
at home once more, expressed the
opinion that an armed conflict will
begin before the present year is
over. \
Beginning his tour with Gibraltar,
Father Feely examined closely the
situation existing in the National
Government of Spain.
"Life behind the Franco lines is as
normal as in San Francisco.  Spanish
authorities will tell you that they are
not anxious for a quick victory—it
would be impossible to unite Spain
unless   Franco's   progress   is   slow.
The best information that  I  could
obtain was that England and France
aic anxious 101 u Fianco  vJot "m_>   in
order to offset the Communist government   in   Spain,   but   they   are
equally anxious for an autonomous
Catalonia,   being   fearful   that   Germany and Italy might have a foothold   in   the   Mediterranean   unless
Catalonia   is   kept    separate   from
Franco  Spain,"   Father   Feely  said.
In analyzing the Munich pact,
Father   Feely   characterized   the
necessity for England, France, and
Russia's capitulating to the Fascist
demands.   The air threat was the
most   compelling   factor   in   the
Munich pact, with the entire situation being dominated by the subjugation of the democratic states
in the air to Italy and Nazi Germany.
"The Catholic and Lutheran persecution is much more subtle, but in
every way as destructive of religion.
German leaders definitely state that
they intend to exterminate  Christianity,  and  their methods  are  legal
in that they are  simply  neglecting
the   older   people   and   inculcating
the younger people with their Nazi
paganism.    The    confiscation    of
schools and churches in Austria, the
persecution   of  the   parents   and  of
children who dare to attend denominational schools, are gradually eliminating all church instruction in the
Third    Reich,"    Father    Feely    observed.
Future irreligiousness throughout
Germany was feared by Father
Feely, who explained that the situation was not sufficiently open to
unite the Lutherans and Catholics,
as the Jewish persecution has united
public opinion against the methods
and political philosophy of the Nazi
government.
No parallel in history can be
drawn, with organizations that are
Christian in purpose or intent being
allowed to function in Germany.
Pope Pius XI has spoken on this
insidious destruction of Christianity in Germany and the issue is
one in which Americans should be
deeply concerned, as they are rightfully interested in the Jewish persecution. The condition of the nuns
in Germany is particularly tragic,
Father Feely continued, with all
opportunities having been taken
away from them, many of them
now working in factories.
More serious in Austria than in
Germany is the religious situation,
because the Concordat that existed
with Germany was never established
in Austria. Even in Germany, articles were appearing in the press that
the Concordat no longer had any
validity, and since the press is inspired by official sources it would
seem that in the near future we may
expect a complete repudiation of this
pact with the Vatican.
Reviewing   the   situation   in   the
whole    of    Europe,    Father    Feely
characterized  the outlook for  1939.
"The best informed authorities
in   France   and   England   expect
definitely that in the early spring
of this year the Nazis will drive to
the southeast.   The plan seems to
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World's Fair Issue of *Dony
To Be Published in April;
Editors Report Progress
Add Course
To Law School
Northwestern  Professor
Joins Faculty
Dr. Edwin F. Albertsworth, Professor of Law at the Northwestern
University Law School at Chicago,
will be visiting Professor of Law at
the University of San Francisco during the spring semester, according
to announcement from the office of
Law Dean Kinnane of January 2.
Doctor Albertsworth will inaugurate the work in Administrative Law
which will be offered for the first
time at this University's Law School
as a regular undergraduate law
course.
Doctor Albertsworth preceded
Dean Kinnane in the Deanship of
the University of Wyoming Law
School, taught later at Western Reserve University Law School, and
bocuic a member of Ncrthv.-.octern's
law faculty in 1924. He is nationally
famous for his work in the field of
Public Law.
He holds both the Doctor of Philosophy and the Doctor of the Science of Jurisprudence degrees, the
latter having been conferred by the
law school of Harvard University.
He is a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States,
of the District of" Columbia Bar, of
the Illinois Bar, and of the California Bar. He has been a prolific
writer, and has written on industrial
and trades matters, and has also prepared a five-volume collection of
"Cases on Constitutional Government."
It was further announced that
Dr. Charles H. Kinnane, Dean, and
Assistant Professor Lee F. Dante
attended the convention of the Association of American Law Schools
at Chicago as representatives of the
University of San Francisco School
of Law. The convention was in session during the last three days of
December.
On December 14 Doctor Kinnane
addressed the members of the San
Mateo County Bar Association at its
quarterly meeting. Dean Kinnane
spoke on "Modern Developments
Regarding the Jurisdictional Property Rights in Injunction Suits." The
point of his talk was that the courts
in recent years have made a large
amount of new law in injunction
cases, and in so doing have largely
gone ahead of the legal profession.
The result has been that lawyers not
specializing in the field are not fully
aware of the great changes that have
taken place in recent years.
The talk was designed to be something in the nature of a practical one
for practicing lawyers.
Dean Kinnane plans that the substance of the talk will be incorporated in a law review article to be
completed for publication in the
near future.
Debaters Arrange
Spring Schedule
"The important question confronting the varsity debaters this term is:
What is to be done about invitations
for debates from the universities of
Mexico, Hawaii, and Washington?"
This was announced, off the record,
by one of the prominent members
early this week. The faculty director,
Mr. Silva, is doing what is necessary
that all possibilities for such matches
might be examined and a decision
reached. More routine matters that
will determine the spring schedule of
debates are being arranged. Early
announcements on the coming debates with Stanford, St. Mary's and
Santa Clara will be ready for the
second edition. The local station,
KSFO, will be contacted tomorrow
concerning radio broadcasts of USF
debates as they have been presented
in the past semester.
Execs
Plan
Don Funds,
Fandango
Showing what was claimed to be
the most substantial balance in any
six months' term for the past three
years, the semi-annual report of the
student body treasury was read at
Wednesday's Executive Committee
meeting.
Student Treasurer Norton Herold
reported that the conservative policies of the present student body administration have contributed to this
splendid report. The profit which
was realized from the Treasure
Island Dance, and which was turned
over to the student body, also contributed to the favorable balance.
Sinking Fund Created
A motion was presented with the
report that a sinking fund for the
student annual be created out of the
money remaining in the treasury as
reported. A short deliberation was
held by the council on this matter,
and finally the motion was passed
unanimously. This motion assures
the students that the profits from the
successful Treasure Island dance
will be combined with treasury surplus to make the annual a financially
sound endeavor.
Next bit of news at the meeting
was the steps in the arrangements of
the Freshman Fandango, taken by
the Frosh class president and his
representatives. Prexy Herning inquired of the chairman what were
the necessary preparations for obtaining dates, approvals, location,
and personnel. Mr. Sexton explained
in detail, and applications and plans
will soon be presented to the proper
authorities for the 1939 model of the
famous dance.
New  Parking  Ground
A prominent member of the student campus boosters made known
Father Rossi's request that indiscriminate dropping of paper, especially in small pjeces, about the
campus be stopped, as it creates a
great deal of unnecessary work for
his small staff. The council agreed
that this matter may be a small item,
but as its fulfillment meant parking
facilities on the parade grounds for
the students on non-drill days, attempts should be made to insure
student co-operation.
Arthur Zief was appointed head of
the committee to arrange for new
windshield stickers publicizing USF
in order that his efforts in this regard might have official sanction.
Other subjects that came up for
discussion ranged from rallies for
basketball games to the proposed
smoker and prize fight among the
school boxing team and selected opponents. The conventional attitude
of the council toward basketball rallies has heretofore been one of indifference to the matter. One of the
frosh representatives contacted the
vice-president about the feasibility of
a rally in the future. Concerning the
smoker, as no showers will be constructed in the basement of the auditorium for some time, Alan White
reported that such an affair would
have to make arrangements to transport the competitors to and from the
field house for dressing facilities, but
plans were under discussion for a
smoker in the coming boxing season.
Retraction
Professor Bodfish, of the University faculty, was erroneously quoted
in the Foghorn, in a fall issue, as
having addressed the St. Ives Law
Club on the subject of Prison Reform.
This was due to a mistaken publicity release from the St. Ives Law
Club.
The Foghorn regrets the embarrassment caused Professor Bodfish
by its article.
Early this week, definite work was
started on the '39 Don Annual, which
is slated to appear the latter part of
April. Under the capable direction
of Lawrence O'Toole, the newly appointed editor, a staff, consisting of
Ed McQuirk, Dick Blake, and others,
has formulated plans to produce the
biggest book in the history of USF.
As the general opinion voiced by
each member, the staff felt that "with
the great San Francisco World's
Fair setting in our favor, together
with a sound financial backing assured, this Annual will be the greatest of all time."
The book will have as its theme
the historical background of the University, and will present pictures of
the Fair as one of its principal features. Individual pictures, class portraits, organization photos, candid
shots, and sketches will be numerous
and will be presented in a novel way.
Options Selling
Not all the one-dollar options on
the book have been sold as yet, but
the students who have not purchased
them are being contacted. By
Wednesday of this week, 65 per cent
of the required number of options
had been sold, but the full number
must be purchased by February 1.
Frank Lawson, business manager,
says: "As in previous years, a deadline has been set by which time a
certain number of options must be
sold. May I exhort those who have
not purchased them to do so this
coming week or as soon as possible?
Support this drive, and your book
will be insured against failure."
The staff also points out that a full
quota of advertisements is well
assured. These ads will be displayed
in a surprising and novel way, together with candid camera shots and
comments. However, any student
having any contacts with advertisers
who wish to contribute to the Annual
may secure contract blanks from any
staff member.
The Annual will be an elaborate,
colorful book, featuring pictures of
the faculty, all classes, and representative pictures of all organizations. All teams will be shown, and
every action photograph of sports
will be an actual shot. Articles on
the history, dedication, and theme,
with brief explanations of each, will
be included.
"Camera Week"
Monday,  January  23,  to   Friday,
January 27, has been announced as
"Camera Week."   During this week
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Hollywood Satire
New Vehicle for
College Players
'Louder, Please' Chosen
By Director; To Be
Shown in Feb'y
PRESS AGTS' TARGET
Success of Six Seasons
Ago to Rehearse
Next Week
With rehearsals for the production of the Hollywood satire, "Louder, Please," beginning immediately, the College
Players will follow their acknowledged success of the comedy hit, "Father Malachy's
Miracle," with one of the outstanding comedy successes of
Broadway of six seasons ago.
The play, Director James J. Gill
explained, is a satire on the methods
used by Hollywood press agents in
their attempts to gain limelight for
their would-be stars. Produced by
George Abbot, noted Broadway figure, the play enjoyed considerable
success at the Forty-fifth Street
Theater, with Buford Armitage and
Lee Tracy taking the principal roles.
Rehearsals Begin
Because of the nearness of the production, Director Gill stated, rehearsals will be intensive in their scope,
the keenness of the comedy requiring
the ultimate in expert timing and
phrasing. Tentative roles were given
out last night at the first casting of
the semester, but Director Gill explained that the roles are not yet set
because of type of characterization
required of the student actors.
Production of the comedy satire
will open the first week in February.
The play, written by Norman
Krasna, spares no motion picture
figure or type in its lampooning of
the sensation seeking of the press
agents. The play is in three acts,
with fast action and biting wit the
theme of the entire comedy-drama.
"The Success of 'Father Malachy's
Miracle' should do much to prove
that comedy is the keynote of the
modern theater. The play that the
College Players will present has not
been given on the Coast, thus affording an opportunity for playgoers to
enjoy one of the best comedies that
has come out of Broadway in many
seasons. The author has had an admirable opportunity to observe the
targets of his ridicule at close range,
and the accuracy of his observation
is well illustrated here," Director Gill
said. '
Small Cast
The cast is much smaller, only
fourteen characters comprising the
actors in the play, as compared to
thirty-eight of the Miracle play, thus
allowing more flexibility of handling
and greater ease of production.
The same audience appeal that
characterized the previous play is
predicted by Director Gill for his
next opus. Jack O'Rourke, publicity
director of the Players, confirmed
the opinion of the director.
"The play, although a comedy, is
of  an  entirely  different  type   than
'Father  Malachy's  Miracle.'   It  demands more attention on the part of
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Famous Ignatian Exercises
Marks Inauguration of 84th
Annual Student Retreat
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RETREAT ORDER
JANUARY 17, 18, 19, 20
Tuesday — Wednesday — Thursday
8:50 a.m.—Roll Call
9:00 a. m. Mass and Lecture ; College Church
10:00 a. m.—Recess
10:20 a.m.—Roll Call
10:30 a.m.—Stations and Lecture College Church
12:20 p. m.—Roll Call
12:30 p. m.—Rosary College Church
Instruction
Benediction
Note: All Catholic students will follow the above
schedule on Tuesday, January 17; Wednesday,
January  18; and Thursday, January 19.
Thursday Afternoon, January 19
12:20 p.m.—Roll  Call
12:30 p. m.—Short  Instruction College Church
Benediction
Confessions
Friday Morning, January 20
7:55 a.m.—Roll Call
8:00 a. m.—Mass and General Communion College Church
Program for Non-Catholic Students
8:50 a. m.—Roll   Call Room D-2
9:00-9:50  a. m.—Lecture Room D-2
10:00 a. m.—Roll   Call Room D-2
10:00-11:00 a. m.—Lecture Room D-2
11:00-l 1:50 a. m.—Written  Digest Room D-2
Notice: Non-Catholic students are cordially invited to attend the
Catholic order of retreat. Should they desire to do so, however, they
should register in the Office so that their names may be omitted from
the roll-call of those following the lecture for non-Catholics.
REGULAR CLASSES RESUMED FROM 9:50 Friday morning, January 20.
Fair Issue of Quarterly
Publication Plans Begun
Magazine to Feature Past and Present History of
San Francisco
With the Golden Gate International Exposition nearing completion,
plans for the Fair issue of the San Francisco Quarterly have been prepared
during the Christmas vacation by the members of the editorial board.
The board, comprised of the offi-3>— <S>
cers of Kappa Lambda Sigma, upper
division honor literary society, consists of Steve Esposto, Archon; Vic
Bonfilio, Eparchon, and Jim Mace,
Scribe. The entire issue of the magazine will be devoted to San Francisco
with colored plates of both the old
and new San Francisco being featured in the magazine. The cover
will feature a view of early San Francisco.
Although no support has been offered by the Exposition officials as
yet, it is expected that a certain
measure of financial assistance will
be given to the magazine.
"Because this magazine will be
representative   of   San   Francisco
and of the university that bears her
name, it is hoped that as many students as possible will submit articles for the magazine.  We want
the best that the student body has
to offer and we can get that only
if every student will make an effort
to present their talents," Esposto
said.
Esposto  added  that  each  article
will receive close attention, and will
be considered for publication. Copies
of  the  magazine  will be mailed to
every part of the United States on
its release, which will coincide with
the opening of the Fair.
Because of the nearness to the publication date, the members of the
staff have requested that the students who intend to submit articles
see one of the members of the board
within the next two weeks so that an
estimate may be made of the amount
of material on hand.   As the length
one hundred pages, as much copy as
possible must be turned in to the
printers to facilitate the publication
of the magazine coincident with the
opening of the Fair.
Poetry has been submitted by Jack
O'Rourke and Dave Prudhomme, as
well as two articles on the early history of San Francisco. Because of
the added expense of the plates and
the printing, support from some outside source has been expected by
the publication council.
An article on the history of the
University of San Francisco from
its start on Market Street, through
its growth to the largest and finest
equipped private college in the
West, through the disastrous period of the Fire to its present status, has been submitted by Professor A. Russell Berti.
Following the plan of writing about
the California scene, Al Arguello
will write about the famous early
California figures, "Concepcion and
Arguello."
Eccentric Figure
An article about the famed eccentric character of Emperor Norton has
been submitted by a freshman student, Jack Monroe. The article concerns the self-appointed ruler of
California, who made history as one
of the figures of San Francisco's
period of maturity.
Edward Doyle, book reviewer for
the San Francisco Chronicle, will
describe the literary aspect of early
San Francisco. John Garzero returns
to write an article about music.
The issue will be sold at the usual
of the magazine will probably exceed   student rate of 25 cents.
CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION
Fields, Roads Throughout Grounds Constructed
By FRANK COURTNEY
At an expenditure exceeding
$5,000, an expansive program of
campus beautification has been
launched during the Christmas vacation period by the Administration
to improve the university site for the
impending International Exposition.
The work is made possible through
the generosity of an anonymous contributor.
Roads leading to all corners of
the campus have been completed.
The grounds will be adorned with
shrubbery, and an athletic field is
now under construction.
Beginning last Tuesday afternoon,
seven hundred truck loads of red
rock were transported to the campus,
and it is being laid about all of the
roads and the ROTC Drill Field to
the depth of six inches.
Inside of two weeks, the project
will be completed. Then the university will boast a main entrance for
machines on Golden Gate Avenue,
three blocks up from Masonic Avenue. Automobiles will pass through
here on a forty-foot road of red rock
leading to the athletic field, the drill
field, and the center of the campus.
The drill field will also be red-
rocked. It may be used for parking
facilities on special occasions, and
perhaps on school days when there
are no drills.
Shrubbing of the campus will begin
immediately, and will be completed
by the end of April, according to
Father Rossi, superintendent of the
project. Shrubbery will be placed
along the sides of the roads, on the
slope of the hill facing downtown
San Francisco, and in all bare spots
on the campus.
Territory extending forty feet out
from the fence will be shrubbed on
all sides of the campus, along Masonic Avenue, Golden Gate Avenue,
and Parker Avenue. A lawn will extend from the old entrance to Father
Rossi's Gardens.
"The complete success of the project is largely dependent upon the cooperation afforded by the student
body at large. At first, the students
will be treated as men—granted every privilege, and allowed full reign
of the campus," said Father Rossi.
Cause of a great deal of speculation and bewilderment by students
has been the athletic field which is
springing up along the eastern border of the campus. Here are the
facts:
The plant will consist of two full-
length, lawned fields, either of which
may be used for American football,
rugby, or soccer. A baseball diamond
will extend over both fields. Of
course it will lack a turf infield and
pitcher's mound. Intramural football and softball games may also be
played. Use of the field and playing
times will be regulated by the house.
It is believed that the football field
will be ready for spring practice in
1940. The ground has already been
levelled off. The turfing will take
a few months. Matting of the lawn
will require a year. This is for the
grass to grow in properly.
After the project here outlined has
been fully completed by the Fathers
and the Athletic Commission in 1940,
further building will begin. The next
addition will probably be tennis
courts to be placed along Golden
Gate Avenue.
A modern, fully equipped gymnasium, a science building and a library
are additions planned for the future.
Meanwhile, the Campus Club, a
new organization pledged to unselfish work for the university, has
planned a student project in keeping
with the beautification program.
According to Art Zief, President
Pro Tempore, the club will attempt
to plant lawn on the hill facing Fulton Street, which will be one hundred
and fifty feet long and fifty-five feet
wide.
In the center of this will be three
huge sunken cement letters, reading
USF. Each letter will be thirty-one
square feet, and will have a breadth
of six feet. At least two hundred
dollars will be required. Alumni and
student contributions are expected.
However, the activity has not yet
received the approval of the Father
President. It is a tentative Campus
Club project, and is not included in
the regular program of construction.
Attendance for
All Catholics
Is Compulsory
By BERCH DOUGHERTY
The eighty-fourth annual retreat
for all Catholic students of the University of San Francisco will commence with the celebration of Holy
Mass at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday morning in St. Ignatius Church. This
three-day prayer will run through
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
conclude with the conferring of the
Papal Blessing and the reception of
Holy Communion at 8:00 o'clock
Mass on Friday morning. Regular
classes will be resumed at 10:00
a. m.  Friday.
Father Raymond McGrorey, S. J.,
spiritual director and Dean of men
at the University, would make
no announcement as to the retreat
master beyond stating that it would
be one of the most competent men.
in the Jesuit Order. It is safe to
say, therefore, that the man who
finally ascends the pulpit in the
massive and beautiful College
Church will be a true descendant
of the rugged, red-blooded Ignatius
de Loyola, the Soldier Saint.
This year, as in the past, special
instructions will be offered to non-
Catholic students. These lectures
will take place in room D-2 and be
delivered by three members of the
faculty. However, if they so desire,
non-Catholics may attend the Catholic retreat exercises. In case of the
latter, registration must be made in
the   office.
Attendance at all the retreat services is compulsory for Catholic students.
During the past two years retreats
have been given by Fathers Edward
Whelan and John Connolly of the
Society of Jesus. Last year Fathers
Raymond Feely, S. J.; Peter Dunne,
S. J., and James J. Lyons, S. J.,
lectured the non-Catholic students.
Also were the students addressed
by Edward A. Hogan, Jr.; J. Joseph
Sullivan and William F. Sweigert
of the faculty of the Law Schbol.
Plans are now being made to convert room B-l into a library that
will house various types of religious
books and pamphlets. Should this
be accomplished, students are invited to spend recess sessions in this
habitat for peaceful meditation.
It is expected that over seven
hundred students will congregate
for roll-call at 8:50 Tuesday morning and then proceed to the Church
where Mass, Benediction, Rosary,
Stations of the Cross and Sermons
will be the daily program.
P.D.P. Journal
Nearly Ready
Publication   to   Feature
World's  Fair
According to latest reports from
the editorial board, the literary journal of Pi Delta Pi, lower division
English honor society, is rapidly
becoming   an   actuality.
A   business   meeting   of   tlie   organization has been called by President Frank Courtney for the Monday noon  period.   At this time the
exact amount of work accomplished
on the journal will be determined.
"It is the duty of every member   of   the   society   to   make   a
contribution  to  the   paper.   The
majority of the members have already   fulfilled   their   obligation,"
said Courtney.
A financial report on the Pi Delta
Pi Party held on December 19 will
also be given. Enough profit was
realized to more than cover the expenses of the journal.
Busy Calendar
Plans   for   the  coming  year  will
also  be outlined.
"The semester's work will be
featured by meetings at the homes
of members, a few guest speakers, and visits to local playhouses,
as well as the inaugural production of the Journal," stated John
Coleman, S. J., Moderator of Pi
Delta Pi.
Support Activities
Members of the society have
pledged their whole-hearted support
of the Fair Edition of the San Francisco Quarterly. Most of the members have already obtained their
Annual   Options.
It is also possible that the society
will attend the next College Players' production, "Louder, Please,"
as a body.