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              THE MAROON Volume XII LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, LA., MARCH I, 1935 No. 20 SOPHS TIE TROPHY CONTEST SCORE Varsity Debaters Announce Texas Itinerary SECOND TEAM TO ENGAGE FOUR IN 2000 MILE TOUR Debaters To Meet Texas U., S. M. U., . Baylor, and Texas A. & M. On 3 Subjects; Treaty Question Featured. Engaging four universities in five debates, the second varsiey debating team will make a 2000 mile tour through the state dt Texas, starting near the end of this month. This announcement was made known yesterday by Stephen B. Rodi, president of the Edward Douglas White society, after contracts had been signed and relumed by each of the Texas universities.Those members composing the second team which will make the tour, are Lawrence Babst, C. Paul Barker, Charles Bailey and Milton J. McGovern. Presenting the affirmative side of the question, "Resolved: That all light and power utilities should be owned and operated by the government," the Loyola debaters will meet the Texas university debaters in Houston on Monday, March 25. From there, the two universities will proceed to Ausjin where the following night Loyola will defend the negative of the proposition, "Resolved: That the Great Lakes-St.Lawrence Waterway treaty should be adopted." The next opponent on the schedule will be Baylor university in Waco on the night of March 27. Loyola will again defend the negative of the St. Lawrence waterway treaty proposition. Arguing on the negative of the proposition, "Resolved: That the nations should agree to prevent the international shipment of arms and munitions," Loyola will meet the representatives from the A. A M. College of Texas at College Station on the night of Thursday, March 28. Southern Methodist University, SECOND YEAR MEN ROMP IN CAMPUS NIGHT CLUB Variety and Entertainment of Sophs Make Score 2-2 in Hausmann Trophy Contest; Freshmen Put On Lobby Skit. Presenting a varied bill of entertainment, the sophomore class won the first campus night program in competition with the freshmen Clau Wednesday night in Marquette Auditoriumm by a judges ballot of 4to 1. The sophomore victory ties the score between the two classes for the award of the Hausniann Trophy, the winner of which will be decided by playing a soft-ball gamey Wednesday night's contest was the fourth in a series to determine the winner of the trophy, presented annually to the freshmen or sophomore class winning the majority of events in a series of athletic and scholastic conteets. The judges' decision was handed in a few minutes after the freshmen had finished their bit of entertainment, and was read as 4 to 1. Judges included: Rev. James A. Greeley, S. J., dean of the college of arts and sciences; Mr. John J. McCloskey. dean of the college of pharmacy: Mr. H. L. Lacey, Mr. Jack Mitchell, and Mr. John Hart, professors in the college of arts and sciences. Both programs were in the nature of a series of skits, songs, and musical number by a jazz orchestra. The winning sophomore production was directed by Irvin Timmreck, class president. Paul Patterson was in charge of production for the freshmen. The sophomore program, "the Collegiate Night Club," was presented first. Irvin Tflmmreck acted as master of ceremonies. Guy J. Knobloch, Jr., entered first (n present a comedy skit, as a "daffy" reporter. Others in the second-year class show included: Hay Stauli. who sang two songs from beneath his darky makeup: Alton Deßlanc. who gave "an ec- L. DeGruy Takes Handball Lead . Playing a fine game of handball and defeating John Hooper 21-6 and 21-7 and Harold Deßlanc 21-15 and 21-7, Louis DeGruy took the lead last Tuesday afternoon in the handball tournament sponsored by The Maroon. In the other first round matches played up to Wednesday evening, Roy Sides defeated Arthur Ferguson 21-6; 21-6 and Charles Frey drew a bye to advance to the second round. The matches we're delayed during the first part of the week because of inclement weather, and thet ime limit for the first matches has been extended until this afternoon. The second round matches willbegin Saturday morning and must be played by Friday, MarcTT Bth. This extension is given in the second round matches because of the interference of the Mirdi Gras holidays. ' The doubles entries have been coming in, but they have not come up to expectations yet. It is hoped that the interest aroucod by tlte completion of the singes matches will bring out more centestants for the double which » ill be run pff immediately after the sing ■are completed s Bohemian Girl Well Received By Audiences "The Bohemian Girl", popular light opera by Michael Balfe and this year's operatic presentation by the college of music, closed its three day run here Saturday afternoon at the matinee performance at the Tulane theatre. The opera will be remembered long to audiences of New Orleans music lovers who witnessed its presentation for the beautiful airs which it contains and for the performance of the principals. Mrs. Olga Bailey, soprano lead, thrilled listeners with her lovely interpretation of ArUTne, the daughter of the count. Mrs. Bailey will be remembered for her rendition of the beloved "I Dreamt That I Dwelt in Marble Halls." Russel Stephenson, tenor lead, and Edward Hoerner, baritone, turned in excellent performances of the roles of Thaddeus and of Count Arheim respectively. Stephenson's singing of the popular "Then You Remember Me" FRENCH PLAY CAST IS SET BY DIRECTOR The cast for the French club play, "Le Monde Ou L'on S'Ennuie," to be presented March 15, was announced Thursday by Mr. H. L. Lacy, director. The play calls for an unusually large cast which reads as follows: Ballac Samuel 8. McNeely Roger de Ceran Robert Pascal Paul Raymond Cyril Broussard Toulonler Felix Aucoln Le General de Briais John D. Schllleci Vlrot Robert J. Lacy Francois Julian Michel De Salnt-Reault M. J. Jarreau Galac Marlon Le Doux Melcholr de Boines Robert Aubert Des Millets Joseph Leppert La Duchesse de Reveille Solange Mllle Madam de Loudun Imelda Ansel Jeanne Raymond Helen d'Antonl Lucy Watson Elora Schrelner Suzanne de Vllllers.Marie Therese Vlllere La Comtesse de Ceran.. Yvonne Galatoire Madame Arriego ...Evelyn Durmeyer Madame De Boines. .Louise De Tarnowsky Madame de Son Reault. .Aimee Del Crolx Femme de Chambre Margaret Jones A dress rehearsal will be held on the eve of the performance which is scheduled for March 15, for the benefit of nuns who wish to attend. The Loyola archestra will furnish music for the occas- To Compete For Calculus Award In SIMA Test Joseph Peterson and Robert Werner have been selected to compete in the calculus examination sponsored by the Southern Intercolegiate Mathematics Association, according to Rev. Karl Maring, S. J., moderator of the Descartes mathematic society, which the students represent. The examination will be conducted tomorrow morning. Results of the trigonometry examiuation taken by Wllfired Craig and Joseph Vignes February 1 have not yet been announced. The papers for the algebra exam taken some time ago are in the hands of the final judges. Only one exam of the scheduled four remains to be taken. This is . a comprehensive exam, scheduled for Friday, March 15. The contestants have not yet been announced.Pothier Plans To Enter National Frat Arrangements were made to formulate a charter to submit to Beta Beta Beta, national biological fraternity, at the meeting of the Pothier society last week in Bobet hall, according to John Smith, president. The society has been considering entrance in to the fraternity for some time and accep tance of the charter is expected in the near future. John Dyer gave an address to the members on the history of the Plague and the means that were employed to check the disastrous effects. The next meeting of the society wijl take place on the second Thursday of March. Student Dance Is Declared Success The year's third student dance, held Friday at the Convention Hall of the St. Charles Hotel in honor of the 1934 Maroon and Gold football squad, turned out to be a rousing success to all concerned. The dance marks the last of those to be given until after the Lenten season. April 26 was tentatively set as the date of the next function by M. V. Jarreau, chairman of the dance committee. Ducky? Penner Doubles Up, Googoo Won't Quack Joe Penner was twins at the college campus night show presented In Marquette hall Wedn. day night. At least, he D?as tbtrf by proxy, "You Nasty Ma:i.'' mid all. And don't forget little "Googoc," the duck. Oh, yes, Googoo was just ducky, blue pUinafee and all. \ Guy J. Knobloch, Jr., CV the  phomore class, and E.lis Braud,' of the frosh, were ihe two Joe Penners, wl,o the famous comic v,C.:*)f.r y hard to say. But Brr-': along Googoo so he ».j|lf ,7,. judges' choice. Poor litt . ,oogoo. But why didn't he iiaaek Just once or twice? Knobfoch played the part of j rio'V reporter, and caniet^^^B part well with Joe Penner antics. His reply to the query, "Who sent you?" "Doc Blain, don't you neever do that!" provoked gales of laughter from the large audience. Knobloch claimed that even Henry Ford makes mistakes. In fact, he said, he's made 35 million a^-y. Braiw vPd Googoo, the quack, gave by faV the most impressive Braud was dizzy Enough in hisS, antics to emulate the dizzy PennV' and his rePeateCi st.tres and added to the representation, lone couldn't hear welt what but his actions tbe best He was seat- Two-Day Holiday On Calendar For Devotions To Rex As old King Carnival comes ariding into town on his gaily colored floats surrounded by a horde of admirers and fun lovers, the eyes of the students turn anxiously to the calendar and wonder how much longer school is going to last. According to announcements from the deans of the five departments, Mardi Gras holidays will extend through Monday and Tuesday, March 4 and 5. Regular classes will be resumed Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock. Saturday classes will be held as usual tomorrow. Council Picks 3 Judges For Sticker Contest Selection of the judges to determine the winning entry in the football sticker contest sponsored by the student council was announced by Charles Bailey, president, following a meeting of the council Wednesday. The judges who are to select the official 1935 football sticker from the drawings submitted by the students of the university are Sadie Irvine, instructor in designing at Newcomb college; John Chase, staff artist on the New Orleans Item; and Keith Temple, staff artist on the Times-Picayune. Father Roy has been named as faculty representative on the committee of judges but. at his suggestion, without the power of voting.Both Mr. Temple and Mr. Chase are well known cartoonists whose work has several times been reprinted in national periodicals. Miss Irvine is a potter of note, and her bloek prints have been placed on exhibition in various sections of the country. The contest is open to all students of the university who alone are eligible to submit drawings. However, they may, according to Bailey, secure aid from others not connected with the university if they so desire. All entries are to be handed in at the Registrar's office in Marquette hall. The number of drawings each student is permitted to submit to the judges is not limited. All entries must be in before March 31, it is announced. The originator of the winning entry will be awarded a handsome Elgin wrist watch which has been donated by Mr. Gabe Hausmann, president of a local jewelry firm. Mr. Hausmann has long been an ardent supporter of Loyolia university and is closely associated with various campus activities. The watch is on exhibition in a showcase in the bookstore. The object of this contest, Bailey previously announced,, is to get student ideas for the sticker, and to select from them the official sticker which will be printed and distributed as advertisements for the next football season. BLUE KEY MEET  There will be a meeting of Blue Key, national honor fraternity, tomorrow afternoon at 1 o'clock in the student publication office, according to Lawrence F. Babst, president Annual Novena Of Grace Here From March 4-12 The annual Novena of Grace in honor of St. Francis Xavier, great Jesuit saint and missionary, will be conducted on the university campus March 4 through March 12, it was announced this week by Rev. S. H. Ray, S. J., dean of men. The novena is nine days of prayer and supplication to the saint for personal favors. It is conducted universally by the Catholic Church during this time. Regular novena services will be conducted by Father Ray at 7 o'clock each morning in Louise C. Thomas Hall chapel for those students who wish to attend and again at 12 noon in Me Dermott Memorial churhc adjoining the campus. The only specification is simply that the prayer be said for the nine stipulated days. "I would like to remind the students," Father Ray said, "that if they find it inconvenient to attend either the morning or noon services they can make the novena in private by saying the prayer and making their individual petitions." All students of the university will participate. Masquerade Dance For Circolo Today The Circolo holds its first dance of the year tonight at Italian Union Hall, Esplanade and Rampart, from ten to two. The dance is to carry out the carnival atmosphere, and members and their dates are to be masquerade. Rehearsals for the first play of the organization, "Chi sail gieco non l'insegni," are being held regularly, and the presentation of this drama will probably be during the last week of April. Hold Mid-Term Bar Examinations Here Seventy-eight, among them many graduates of Loyola, took the midterm bar examination conducted by the Louisiana State Bar Association Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Bobet hall from 8 to 5 each day. It was the first examination given under the new State Bar Association of which Gaston L. Porterie, attorney-general of Louisiana, is president. Whiteman and Artists On WWL This Sunday A colossal jamboree, featuring staff artists of WWL, Loyola university radio station, with Paul Whiteman and his internationally known orchestra and performers following, will be presented at the Municipal auditorium this Sunday evening from 6:30 p. m. until 2 a. m. f And all for one price. Admission is $1.00 per person, not including the tax. The entire program will be broadcast through the facilities of WWL. The doors will be opened to the public at 6:30 p. m. and at 7 o'clock a one hour program will be presented by Smokey Joe and Teetain and the Jacob Sisters. Beginning at 8 o'clock the WWL jamboree will be featured, starring ten outstanding acts, and will last until 9:30. The artists featured on the hour and a half program are as follows: Tex Cole and His Cowboys, Frank and Bob, The Royal Hawaiins, Lindy Laye, Jimmy Cooper, Audrey Charles, Lew Hursey, Henery and Minerva and Chlldre, Lillian Oeraon, Francis T. Poul. At 10 o'clock, Paul Whiteman and his world famous orchestra and group of performers will take the spotlight with dance music and a floor show until 2a. m. White- ' man's orchestra is profuse with instrumental masters. Among them are Roy Bargy, best allround pianist in the country; Romona, pianist and Bong aaylist; Matt Malneck and Johnny Mercer, Judges Choose White Society Yearling Team  With the selection of Stephen Bailey as first ranking freshman debater and Harold Ainsworth as second ranking, the freshman elimination debating eeries has officially been brought to an end. Harry Cory, Marshall Tullier, A. J. O'Donnell and John Screen were chosen in the order named behind the first two debaters. This announcement was made known by the committee of judges composed of Mr. A. E. Papale, professor in the law school, who acted as chairman, Mr. John Hritzu and Mr. James Sutherland, professors in the arts and science department, after a month of trials in which 15 freshmen competed. Plans were made at the last meeting of the Edward Douglas White society held Monday in Marquette auditorium for an informal supper to be held in the Gothic Grill on the campus. The date for the supper has been set as March 11. This will take the place of the regular meeting of the society. Harold Deß'lanc has been placed In charge of arrangements. A regular program will be given at the supper, according to Stephen B. Rodi, president of the organization.The final freshman elimination CLUB AWARDS TOM DUNN ESSAY MEDAL Phi lota Alpha formally awarded to Tom Dunn, secretary of the Spanish club, the medal which his Spanish composition merited in the recent contest at a meeting held Tuesday night. The subject of the current Spanish contest was announced ae "La Noche Buena" or Christmas. Tho contest, first prize of which is ten dollars, closes on the last day of March. Professor H. Fleddermann, the main speaker of the evening, nave a lecture on "Sor Juana Inas de la Cruz". His speech drew favorable comment from the consul of Spain and from the consul of Peru, who were guests of the fraternity. Pharmacy Dean To Talk At Meet Dγ .Tohii J. McCloskey, dean of J the college of pharmacy will lead discussions on the equipment necessary for any drug store and on the teaching of commercial subjects in a pharmacy school at the I meeting of the sixth district of '. the American Association of Col| leges of Phnrmacy here on March 7 and S. The district includes the stales of Louisiana, Arkansas, Kaunas, Missouri, New Mexico and ' Oklahoma. Miss Marguerite Cro- I zat, assistant to the dean, and Dr. John .1. Crasser will also repre- I sent Loyola at the meeting which ] is to be held at the Roosevelt J hotel. Upon the general request of Dr. ! McCloskey for exhibits to the pharmacy museum, J. N. Richard and Company of Bayou Goula, La., ! sent an antique show-jar to the college of pharmacy. The jar Is estimated to be approximately 100 years old. It stands about two feet high and is green with gold inlaid designs. The call for exhibits was issued through I. L. I Lyons, local wholesale druggist. 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