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              The Maroon DEVOTED TO THE INTERESTS OF LOYOLA UNIVERSITY VOL. IV MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1925 No. 2 FATHER SULLIVAN ADDRESSES KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GATHERING Reviews History of Jesuits in Discovery of America. On Columbus Day. Monday. October U. Father Sullivan. S.J., president of Loyola, delivered a Stirring address to ionr hundred K. C. members assembled at the Yacht club to honor the anniversary of the discovery of America. Numbered among the distinguished guests who heard the speech were Archbishop Shaw, Bishop Van de Ven, Bishop Jeanmard, Senator Rand Congressman O'Connor, and Mayor Behrman, Introducing Loyola's president to the audience, Toastmaster I Burke linked the Jesuit missionarie uD America with the discovei ei ile A*.*' i that "it is gratifying to all Catholii , but, especially to us Americans, to remember that Columbus succeeded m his momentous voyage of discovery he- ; cause he had the financial backing and the political support of the king and queen iD? Catholic Spain." Taking the opening note of his address from tlie toastmaster's word- of introduction, Father Sullivan said, "It is indeed gratifying to recall that the eight Jesuit missionaries to America— i ...'■ i impanions, beatified last Julj in Rome—-were inspired with a noble religious ardor to complete the unfinished work of Columbus. "The discovery of America opened u)i a fresh field to religious priest s. who. following the discoverer, were to christianize the pagan Indians who roamed over the vast stetches of forest. mountain, and plain which made lip the new found world. "These eight Jesuit missionaries, ! IogUCS and companions, wen •In earliest Knights of Columbus. Like Columbus, tin v sailed from Kurope over the strange and dangerous ocean in ships that invited disaster. For WWL RESUMES BROADCASTING Prcgrams Arranged By YWCL. Loyola's radio station. WWL, broad casting from its laboratory in Mai quette hall, is preparing for a record season with the approach of cold weather, states Mr. 1.. J. DuTreil, operator in charge. The schedule calls for broadcasts every Saturday night from 7:30 to X:MC The first program ndered C Ictober 10. Father ' D. L. Abel is head of the department and also serves in the capacity of announcer. Mr. DuTreil, with Mr. J. I). Bloom a- assistant, attends to the operation of the instrument. The ■ tation :! i quipped with a hundred watt set that has a wave length of 275 metres. This range is sufficient to cover the entire South. In one instance a program from WWL was en joyed up in Pennsylvania, according to a letter received from a fan in that state. WWL has been in operation for four years anil was the first station to broadcast a musical and entertaining program from New C Means. Each year it has advanced in importance and the numerous letters and wires received by the department indicate that the programs have been of the highest order. Management of the programs is under the direction of the Y. \V. O. 1.. cluli. an organization of Loyola women Miss i.iilia Dayries arranges the plans for each weeks entertainment, and it is through her efforts that the affair his met with consistent success FATHER KEARNS SPEAKS AT DEDICATION OF ST. ALOYSIUS Proves Parochial Schools Are Savings to City. Rev. Father Kearns, S.J., (loan of Loyola University, and principal of the parochial schools of the city, was the chief speaker at the dedication of the new $150,000 St. Aloysius college on Esplanade avenue. Sunday afternoon, October 18. In his speech. Father Kearns said, "that education which is not based on religion and character is not proper education." He then gave out statistics showing that the parochial schools wen- a big saving to the city of New Orleans and emphasized their imports net'. "Then., arc .394 boys attending the grade school of St. Aloysius and 155 the high school," stated the dean. "It costs the city $54.66 to educate every child in a grade school per year, show Statistics, and $125 to educate high school students. This means that St. Aloysius college is saving New Orleans more than $25,000 annually. "The parochial schools save the city over $1,000,000 8 year," concluded Fr. Kearns. Mayor Martin Behrman was the next speaker on the program. He extended the congratulations of the city to the faculty of the college and said the erection of another new school edifice ing rapidly. showed that New Orleans is progress- The mayor admitted he was not prepared to deliver a flowery oration as he had made a hurried trip through a rainstorm from Alexandria. 1,a., to be able to attend tin- dedicatory exercises.Lieutenant Governor Simpson, also spnkc briefly, saying religious education was (me of the necessities of life. Commissioner John Klorer of Public Property, a member of the alumni of St. Aloysius. having graduated in 1889, said religious education was necessary for the education of youth, "Religion." he said, "supplies the fundamentals of character building. One who has no regard for religious law, h.is no regard for state law. NEW STUDENT COUNCIL PRESIDENT. STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTS OFFICERS Nicaud Chosen President and G'Keefe, Secretary. The new ly ■ lected Student Council for '25-J'i at a recent meeting voted Wallace M. Nicaud, president and John O'Keefe, secretary. Following meetings have resulted in important decisions which affect the whole school. On Tuesday, October 6, the council decided to allow the day law s one representative on the council this year, two next year and three the fol lowing year. This difference in the number of representatives is explained by the fact that the Loyola day law school is in its first year. It is assumed that next year there will be larger classes, hence a need tor more adequate representation. Among other rulings was the choice of Hopkins a~ cheerleader. It was also decided that Mr. Hopkins be allowed to select an assistant, subject to the approval of the council. A pep meeting was called and the freshman luestion was discussed. \i the October 9 meeting the question el' penalties for violation of fresh man rules was brought up. The deci -ion that was handed down by the council and which is of interest to both freshmen and upper classmen is as follows: "Any freshman convicted of violating the rules as laid down for the freshmen of this university shall he punished by being made to appear at athletic events in a tacky costume, which will he prescribed by the Student Council, or by being made to shine ■Miner classmen's shoes during peri ids pri cribed by the council, and by any other punishments which the Student Council deems necessary." On Tuesday, October 13, the most recent gathering of the council mem bers, the I'hi, Omicion Rho charter was accepted. This kucs the university a new fraternity, the first to he admitted as a student activity this year. Other matters of direct interest to the students will he discussed at the nest regular meeting. Among the council members this year are: College department—Johnny Holmes. John .1. O'Keefe ami 1,. .1. Clark. Mr. Holmes and Mr. O'Keefe are the new members elected by the students of PROF. LIBBEY GIVES LECTURE ON INTERNATIONAL PEACE Throws Light on Many Dark Points in Present Day History. In the college auditorium in Viar quette hall on Friday, October 1,1 Mr. S. .1. Libbey, well known peace advocate delivered a lecture on "World Peace " The speaker was introduced by Rev. Father Mulry of the college department, who in his speech of introduc tion declared that tin school was fortunate in hearing such a renowned authority on world peace, especially so since at the present time the whole world is interested in the subject. Mr. Libbey opened his argument by saying that chief among those who arc in favor of the present peace movement is Father Ryan of the Catholic University "i Wisconsin, win.  all Catholics to take their parts in furthering the great movement. "Catholics." said Mr. Libbey, "were more conservative than other bodies and have not declared themselves openly as vet." With Father Ryan supporting him. Mr. Libbey said it was now time for the whole world to band to gether and support the movement. In part. Mr. Libbey said, "Peace has not come yet and history iD against the success of the peace movement now. . . . There has always been a period of exhaustion after a war and in the meantime hatred against the former enemy has been instilled in the school children so that they become biased and carry their hatreds all through their lives." Mr. I.ibbey was firm in the belief that "Ten or fifteen years hence there will be grave dangers of another war. The weapons will be more dangerous, the causes more numerous." 1 lie speaker then reviewed the sections where war maj probably break out and the causes for such a war. Briefly they are: 1. Alsace-Lorraine; 2. The BAND LIMITS SOCIAL CONCERTS To Play at Lovola Activities Only. According to Father Francis, musical advisor of the university, the 1., band will nol play on any occasion not connected directly with Loyola's activi 1 uC. Vlthough many outside engagements have been offered the band, nevertheless Loyola's excellent musical aggregation will not be heard outside ol school circles. Under tin- preseni pro gram, the band will play only at the footha'l panics in Loyola stadium, .'it parades, and ;it the railroad sta tions when visiting teams art- being welcomed by the student body. There have been mCj less than two requests for the band to broadcast, bul all ol have been refused. Word also comes ■ , effect that the band will not dcasi over WWL, Loyola's radio station. The reason for the C-m ment limitation, given out by Father Francis, iD that under no circumstances can work in the band be allowed to interfere with studies, The band is composed of thirty -ix instruments. Although its engagements arc thus limited, the band continues to hold regular practices in Bobet hall. 'I'lif members and the instruments they play are: cornets -Denina, T. Ruffo, .1. Troxler, A. Daigle, M Fleurii t, J. Mauderer: baritone : F. Bilieu, M. Laporte; French horn: R. Lazalere, M. Schwarzenbach, E. Estalote, B. I [arvey: drums, snare : B. Cain. !•'. LOYOLA STADIUM IS RANKED AMONG FINEST IN THE SOUTH Baseball Diamond and Track Completed. " \iiCl tlic ugly duckling changed into a beautiful swan." "Thi- is the story of Loyola stadium, transformed within the past few years ticin an ordinary swamp into one of the fines) athletic fields in the South. Over $150,000 lias hen expended to renovate the 'ugly duckling'." Tin, playing field in those day- was a bare spot flanked by a ramshackle grandstand on one side and a hit of mai shland on tin- other. Going through a gradual change tin field began to assume an aspect which marked the construction of the modern up-to-date stadium that was opened to sporting fans this season. The field itself is far from being the former hare spot that it was year- hack. Rolling level from end to end and covered with a blanket of short khiss. the field looks more like a putting green than a gridiron. Underneath thi- mantle of green i- a perfect draining system that leaves the field in excellent condition after the heaviest rains. Replacing the old ramshackle grandstand that formerlj existed are com modious stands painted a battleship gray. The facl thai thej are ion structed from high grade cypress instead of concrete material elm-, not at all detract from the imposing appearance of the structure. A sheltered press box at the top of the stands, equipped for the convenience of the writers, affords the reporters an unobstructed view of tin, games. A telephone connected to the players' bench gives the necessary inside dope to the lDrc-- men. This convenii m addition has elicited many complimentary rema vk s. The gymnasium is thoroughly equipvith locker rooms and showers to Lccommodate the players and the visiting team-. The dressing rooms are well lighted and ventilated and are painted the same turn of gray as the stand-, which carries out the atmosphere of pleasantry in the whole ai rangement. Besides these features, the (Continued on Page -'.) i Continued on Page -' I (Continued on Page 2.) (Continued on Page 2.) iCi mtinued on Page -. i (Continued on Page _'.