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              The Maroon VOL. II NEW ORLEANS, LA., FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 1925 No. 7 REVEREND TWELLMEYER'S DEATH IS SUDDEN AND UNEXPECTED Late President of University Served in Many Important Capacities; Earned the Esteem of All Who Knew Him. The news of the death of the Rev. F. X. Twellmeyer. S.J.. filled all who had the good fortune to form his acquaintance with the deepest sorrow and regret. Although serving in the capacity oi President of the University only nine months he earned the esteem and reverence of all who had opportunity to observe his ability and had the good fortune to know him. Followed by a requiem High Mass in the Church oi the Holy Name, the IDody was sent to Springhill College. Mobile. Alabama, for interment. During the whole day preceding the burial, countless mourners visited the Louise Thomas Chapel to pay tribute to the remains of their much admired friend and faithful servant of God. Father Twellmeyer's death was sudden and unexpected. Although he had taken a recent trip to Florida for his health, acting upon the advice of his physician, he gave no signs, up to the very moment of his death, of contracting an illness of serious nature. The end came when he was in conversation with fellow Jesuits at the College of the Immaculate Conception. The cause of death was pronounced by the attending physician as heart failure. Father Twellmeyer was appointed to the Presidency of Loyola in March The appointment followed the selection of the Rev. Edward Cuminings aD the Provincial of the Southern Diocese of the Jesuit Fathers. The long and anxious wait of all connected with Loyola for the appointment of a new President was more than repayed when it was announced that Father Twellmeyer had been named for the position. He was a man excellently suited for the capacity in which he served. His natural brilliancy and his keen interest in the affairs of the university, tonethcr with his well known reputation as an organizer and executive, made him very capable of discharging the duties of tile office to which he was named. When he first took office. Father Twellmeyer addressed the students and asked iDD: their co-operation to help carry on the wonderful work of Loyola and help hasten its march to its position as the first university in the whole country and he set as his motto for the Loyola students. "Upward, onward, forever forward." Father Twellmeyer was Vice-President of Springhill College, Mobile, which office he held for five years. Then he was made President of Studies and Discipline of Jesuits College of New Orleans. Here he remained only one year. Springhill needed him again and thither he was sent once more, this time as President of the institution which he had served before as Vice-President. It was in this capacity that Father Twellmeyer showed his true genius. During his administration there occurred that disastrous fire that almost swept Springhill from the face of the earth and to Father Twellmeyer fell the stupendous task of reconstruction. How well he MARQUETTE LADIES MONTHLY MEETING Three New Life Members Announced; Important Meeting on February 3rd. The regular monthly meting of the Marquette Ladies' Auxiliary was held on the sixth of January. I nthe absence of the President, Miss E. L. Delßondio, the meting was presided over by Mrs. Joseph McCloskey. Although many of the members of the Auxiliary were making the annual novena to Our Lady of Prompt Succor at the Ursuline Convent, still, the meeting had a very large and enthusiastic attendance. The report of the committee in charge of the beautification of Loyola University grounds showed that the work of leveling the plots around Marquette and Bobet Halls was begun before Christmas but was held up by tl-p frequent and heavy rains which fell during the last two weekc. As si.on as the ground is dry enough, the tractor and scraper will be at work n. Concerning the lights to be set up in front of Marquette Hall for the illumination of the Father Otis Memorial Driveway, the committee reports that it is in communication with a Cleveland, Ohio, firm for the purchase of electric light fixtures. In his talk to the members, Father Twellmeyer informed them that the University Year Book 1924 had been received from the printers. He explained why "The Wolf" was chosen ANNUAL BOAT RIDE ON FRIDAY Students Promised Joyous Time, The most prominent social function that is destined to be held at Loyola during the new year is the boat ride. It will be held on Friday. January 23rd, on the Steamer Capitol for the benefit of the athletic fund. This is the second annual boat r::k-to be staged by Loyola and judging from the attendance last year and the manner in which it was conducted, it will be a success. The day selected is possibly the best that could be found. Since the examinations of the university take place around the first of February and occupy most of the student's time and attention, the boat ride will take place at a time when students will be able to appreciate it most. The Capitol will be decorated in the university colors, maroon and gold, and the entire second deck will be reserved for (laming. The heating arrangements on the boat will prevent cold weather from having the slightest effect upon the MiccfsD of the entertainment to be staged a week from now. Refreshments will be served on the first deck at all times while the dancing is going on and particularly during the intermission. Weather permitting, the Steamer will leave the dock at the foot of Canal street at 8:30 P. M.. and go up the river, returning for 12 o'clock. The (laming will, however, start at 8 P. M. and will continue after the boat has returned from the trip up the river. An added feature to the boat ride Dame Rumor Flaps Her Wings; Moloney, Behrman, McShane Get Heebie Jeebies The Roman Adonis, after spending a brief moment in the company of his lady, was wont to recline beneath the olive trees on the shady banks of the Tiber and dream of that brief moment which waa Tilled with joy and ecstasy. But this isn't about joy nor about ecstasy. This is about Dame Rumor. Sinn- the new year she has been floating about the school on wings of flame, scorching the plain unchallengable truth until it has shrunk into the dugout of doubt, there to be annoyed by the shrapnel of Inquiry, Of all thingl that have seized I.oyola, politics has gained the upper hand, and from an unexpected quarter, the "Progressive" Behrman, "The Man Who Made Good" Moloney, and "Take Ww Orleans Out of the Mud" Mc- Shane. have found opposition to their promenade through Lafayette Square up into the City Hall. From Algiers comes Behrman, from the tilkstocking 12th comes Moloney, and the 11th, presents "our Andy." But from Loyola come two who would unwantonly challege the arrivals ifrom Algiers and the 12th. and the 11th j wards. As the shrapnel hiss about Truth's dugout, it finally accomplishes its mission. Truth's hiding place has been destroyed and two worthy individuals stand erect with right arms raised and extended and with left arms folded so that the hands rest placidly across their countenances as they turn them heavenward. One, the taller, hails not from Algiers nor from any city ward, but from the Pharmacy Department of Loyola University. When asked by a representative of the Associated Press by what cognomen he was known, he replied : "Don't call me no cognomen save thai which the students of a century hence shall he wont to whisper for the enkindling of their youthful ambitions. If thou would'st not be dashed into the abyss of iniquity, call me nothing else but Hava." The other, resembles the Rock of Plymouth, 'for his fellow-students like the Pilgrims, deem it easier and quicker to jump over than to walk around him. He "hails," rather he "breezes" from the Collect- Department of Loyola University. The same inquisitive Pressman made him the subject of the same inquiry. With a look far to the Bast and a stealing jjlancc at the City Hall, he replied : "Poets and Psalm-Singers, Police and Jury men, Governors and Hack- Tax Collectors, call me Dullentyl AD the pot begins to boil, and the sharp uncanny bubbling of the uruel is heard. Dame Rumor is thrown into its heated, lavish ma--, by the Knight of Fact. The fight is on. Woe to ye Messrs. Behrman, Moloney, and McShane! Hava and Dullenty have the field! Woe to ye Mr. Hava! Colonel Dullenty is in the race! Woe to ye Mr. Dullenty! Colonel Hava is in the race! Woe a thousand times wue. city of many mile! of waterfront, of viaducts and industrial canals, for Messrs. Behrman, Moloney. McShane. Dullenty. and Hava are behind their ploughs in the field. YEAR OF 1924 GREATEST IN SHORT HISTORY OF LOYOLA UNIVERSITY Changes Made in Faculty; Organizations and Fraternities Formed; Completion of Science Building; Admission to S. I. A. A. The dote of the year 1924 has meant the ending of the greatest year that Loyola has enjoyed in her short history as a university. During 1924 many important steps were taken towards placing the local institution on a line with the foremost universities of the country. Important changes also took place in tre faculty. Most important of these was the change in the President of the university. Rev. Edward Cummings, S.J., was appointed Provincial of the Southern Province. Rev. F. X. Twellmeyer. S.J., succeeding him as President of the university. A considerable increase in the enrollment in each of the departments despite the raising and enforcement of the strictest entrance requirements; the beginning of student activities that has resulted in the injection of an indefinable spirit in the student body; the achievements in athletics, ami thi addition! to the university group of buildings, show the progress that Loyola has made during the past. year. By far the most important step taken in the organization of the student body was the formation of the Student Council. This body, composed of three student representative! from each of the department! of the university, has promoted the activities of the student obdy. One of its chief accomplishments was the adoption and enforcement of freshmen rules which has made school spirit a reality at the local institution. . Social activities have also been promoted in the form of weekly dances in the university. In the year 1923 there was but one organization in the student body. This was a chapter of Psi Omega National Dental Fraternity. From a report submitted to the Student Council two weekl ago, there are at present fourteen student organizations at the local institution. Among these are seven fraternities and one sorority. It was along in April of the past year that the Greek letter world manifested its confidence in Loyola by installing many of the National fraternity bodies. The student publications now number four. There is a Law Journal and a Dental Journal, a Year Hook, and a bi-weekly newspaper. The Year Hook was published for the first time during the past year. The growth of the Maroon, student newspaper, is symbolical of the growth of the entire university. It has risen in the past year from a four page paper to an eight page paper. Where it contained but sixteen columns of news it now contains forty columns, and is twice tin- former length. A recent addition was the Jesuit High School page. The purpose of the management of the page in making this addition was to bring the student bodies of the two Jesuit institutions together, and to create between them interest in each others welfare. A ruling handed down by the Student Council in reference to the compensationSTUDENTS VOTE ON CANDIDATES FOR MAYORSHIP Field Filled as Hava, Impastato, Dullenty Enter Race. POLLS TO BE OPENED ON FEB. 3, FROM 12 A.M. to 1 P.M. Nolan, Ricca and Miss Popovitch Manage Loyola Candidates. The Polls will be open from 12 A. M. to 1 P. M. on Tuesday. February 3rd. Such was the announcement made by those who will be in charge of the voting for the Mayor of the city on that day. There are at present six candidates for the office, but it is hinted that this number is to be reduced. Although nothing authentic has been heard the withdrawal of Andrew Mc- Shane and Sam Impastato is expected by many. Impastato is a last minute entry into the race, having announced himself only yesterday. The campaign promises to open in earnest this week with John Dullenty and Stanley Hava, announcing their platforms. Sam Impastato has declared that he will not have a platform since it is not necessary to sum up those principals and intentions wheih he intends to abide by if elected. Impastato is an Independent and bases his right to election upon his recognition of Women's Nights. All during the week there will be lively Behrman and Maloney meeting! in the various wards of the city. McShane has also scheduled several meeting* in behalf of his candidacy for re-election. The Ear Regular Democratic Organization(Continued CDn Past' 2.) (Continued on Page -.) (Continued on Page 2.) (Continued on Page -) (Continued orr Page 6.)