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              THE MAROON Volume XV Z-257 LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, LA., FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1938 No. 19 DeDROIT, GEORGE LEAD IN POLL RACE Student Orchestra, Kirst Also Find Way Into Final Balloting Polls Close Wednesday; Winner to Play for Last' Student Dance of Year Four orchestras survived the primary balloting in the contest sponsored by the student dance committee this week to select the local orchestra most popular with Loyola students. The orchestras to enter the finals next week are Johnny DeDroit, Leslie George, Gordon Kirst and the Student Orchestra.The results of the primary were announced Wednesday evening by Richard E. Wright, chairman of the dance committee. He was assisted by Jack Smythe. secretary, in compiling the scores. DeDroit and George were tied for first place with 72 votes each, while Gordon Kirst with 63 and the Student Orchestra with 154 votes followed close behind. The other ballots cast -were spread out among numerous other musical organizations.The orchestra which obtains the most votes in this popularity contest will play for the last all-university student dance of the year, to be held near the end of May. This is the' first time that the student body will select an orchestra to play for a regular student function. Urges Heavier Ballot "We are pleased with the cooperation shown by the students," Wright said, concerning the primary. However, a little heavier ballot would give us a more representative student opinion." Students should vote in the finals this week for one of the four orchestras listed on the ballot printed in The Maroon. The polls will close at 3 p.m., Wednesday afternoon. Fourteen naval officers will be guests of honor at the next student dance, to be given at the Southern Yacht club, Friday, February 18. Russ Papalia will furnish music for the occasion, invitations for which will go on sale Friday. Bids may be purchased from any member of the committee.Educator Of Wide Fame At Convocation First Semester Honor Students to Be Made Known Says Fr. Roy The first all-university convocation of the second semester will be held Wednesday in Holy Name auditorium at 11 a. m., it  announced by the Rev. P. A. Roy, S.J., dean of faculties, today. Continuing the policy adopted at the start of this year of presenting outstanding speakers, the university will present at this gathering Dr. Edward A. Fitzpatrick, Ph. D., L.L.D., Litt.D., president of Mount Mary College of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The subject of his lecture will be "Catholic Graduates in the Present Social Situation." Held Many Position* The speaker is one of the most outstanding educators in the United States. He has held many important positions in the field of education and has served on state school boards, university boards, on Federal Commissions, and in the social service field. Dr.. Fitzpatrick is editor and author of many books and articles on education and industrial relations. At present he is a member of the Society for Study of Education, National Hospital Association, and the American Association for the Advancement of Sci- Church Pageant Is Presented By Crusade Group A pageant entitled, "The Church Unity Obvious," was presented by Dominican and Loyola students at the last meeting of the Catholic Students Mission Crusade held in Marquette auditorium Wednesday night. Very elaborate and colorful, the affair was presented in tableau form. Doris Oriole, Bernard Lussier and Tddie Cavell, enacted leading roles in each of the six tableaux. Dorothy Perkins was mistress of ceremonies. Most interesting of the tableaux was the last. It depicted the anticipated union o fthe Roman and Greek churches. A recital demonstrating why such a merger would be both beneficial and advantageous concluded 'the pageant. Reports by members of the Mission Crusade on various activities preceded the pageant. Father Samuel Hill Ray, S.J., announced that similar shows would be staged monthly from now on. French Consul, Guest Speaker Address Group Rehearsals For French Play- Will Be Increased Next Week Students in French universities have to do their own work, said Miss Lucille Soniat, former student of the University of Paris, i in her address on "Some Differences in American and French education" at a meeting of Le Cercle Francais, French campus group. At this meeting, held at the Green Shutter Tea Room, 710 St. Peter street, Saturday afternoon, M. Jean de la Greze, consul-general of France, addressed the club members and guests in a short French talk. "In France higher education is limited to a select few who are capable enough," Miss Soniat said, in stressing the strict teaching system employed at European institutions. She further explained the importance of individual outside work, stating that attendance at class lectures and the writing of i assignments are not compulsory. In his talk, delivered in French, i M. de la Greze praised Miss Soniat J for "pursuing such a fine work :n J bringing to New Orleans her col- I lection of French books." Miss Soniat owns and operates a book shop, specializing in French litera| ture, adjoining the Green Shutter. The Rev. Louis G. Soniat, S.J., moderator of the group, acting as master of ceremonies, introduced the speakers. He also delivered a short talk in French, welcoming the consul-general and Mrs. de la Greze. Rehearsals for Le Paquebot Tenacity, modern three-act French comedy scheduled to appear Tuesday, February 15, in Holy Name auditorium, are still being held triweekly in Marquette auditorium. Beginning next week the cast will meet almost every day, Miss Marie-Louise Roper, director, announced.Concert Society Holds Musicale The first in a series of concerts was presented Saturday at 8:15 p.m. in Marquette auditorium by the University Concert association. Soloists on the program were Mrs. Stella Sitges, pianist; and Dr. Walter von Kalinowski, cellist. Other selections were offered by a trio composed of Dr. E. E. Schuyten, violinist; Dr. von Kalinowski, cellist, and Prof. Guy F. Bernard, pianist. Composers represented on the program were Tschaikowsky, Bargiel, Cole, Saint Saens, Mendelssohn.ACTIVITY CALENDAR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4 2 OJO p m.—Lecture—Dominican college. 10:00 p.m.—Lambda Nu Chi sorority party—Blue Room, Roosevelt hotel. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY S 8 -00 p m —French Club committee meeting. 7 :80 p.m.—Educational Broadcast— station WWL. 10:00 p.m. Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity dance—Shushan Airport. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 . „ „„ „ 0:45 am Student council meeting—Room 32, Marquette hall. 4:15 p.m.—Musiciety lecture—Marquette auditorium. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 7 4:45 p.m. Glee Club rehearsal—Marquette auditorium. 800 pm Chemistry club meeting—Room 304, Bobet hall. 800 put. Marquette Ladies eociety meeting—Marquette auditorium. 8 -00 v'.m'.—Commerce club meeting. , 9 00 pm—"L" club meeting—Room 81, Marquette hall. 9:16 p.m.—Meeting of heads of organizations—Cafeteria. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 . 200 Dm Music school recital—Mac Donald hall. 9:00 p.m. Chief Justice Charles A O'Niell eociety meeting—Room 31, Marquette hall. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 4 '45 p m Glee club rehearsal—Marquette auditorium. 7 -SO p m Edward Douglass White society meeting—Marquette auditorium. 8 00 pm—Chess club meeting—Room 304, Bobet hall. 9 :00 p.m.—Formal dance—Ursuline college. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 10 10 am Accounting Forum meeting—Room 46, Marquette hall. 4 -45 p m Glee club rehearsal—Marquette auditorium. 600 p m Debate, Loyola vs. Marquette university—Marquette auditorium. 8-00 p'.m!—Theta Beta meeting. 9:00 p.m.—Educational broadcast—station WWL. 11:00 p.m.—Alumni broadcast—station WWL. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 „ _ 8 :00 p.m.—Basketball game—Mississippi college vs. Loyola university— Loyola gym. 10:00 p.m. Freshman Hop—Shushan Airport. Debate Squad Opens Season Here Thursday Ainsworth, McCann to Meet Marquette University In Encounter Loyola university's varsity debating squad will open its intercollegiate schedule Thursday, February 3, at 8 p.m. in Marquette auditorium, in a forensic encounter with Marquette university, according to an announcement by Sidney Braud, debate manager. The university will be represented by Harold Ainsworth and John McCann, juniors in the school of law, who will defend the negative side of the national Pi Kappa Delta question, "Resolved: That the National Labor Relations Board shall be empowered to enforce the arbitration of all industrial disputes." Both are members of the Edward Douglass White society. By mutual agreement, there will be no decision awarded. The public and the student body are cordially invited to attend. Next on Loyola's debating schedule is the University of South Carolina, which will send a Final In Moot Court Series February 18 Primary Purpose of Trial Is to Acquaint Freshmen With Procedure One of the final moot trials of the year will be held Friday, February 18, in the law library at 1:15 p.m., according to Robert De- Jean, chairman of the program committee. The trial is one of a series being conducted by the St. Thomas More law club. The purpose is to give the freshman members of the club a chance to acquaint themselves with the actual tactics of conducting a trial on appeal. Participants will be Joseph Porter, Jr., and Bernard C. Fonseca, attorneys for the plaintiff and appellee; Max Zelden and Oscar C. Stein for the defendant and appellant. Winners of this trial will be matched with Cyril Broussard and Jean Broussard to determine who will have the honor of competing in the finals. Judges will be Gilbert Durand, chief justice, Alvin de la Houssaye and Charles A. Byrne, Jr., associate justices. The agreed statement of facts has been prepared by Professor Mort Walker of the faculty of the school of law. They involve a question of tort liability. PHILARISTAI TO HOLD BRIDGE, LOTTO PARTY Bridge and lotto games will be featured at the annual card party to be given by the Philaristai society Wednesday, February 16, at \he Monteleone hotel, it was decided at a meeting of the organization, Friday in Marquette auditorium.An entrance prize will be awarded in addition to prizes for the games. The admission price will be 25 cents. Tickets may be secured through Mrs. Richard Fleming, president of the society, or Mrs. R. W. Taylor, chairman of the ticket committee. The Rev. S. H. Ray, S.J., guest at the meeting, spoke on the work of sodalities in the university. The Swing's The Thing IN THE COLLEGE SWING, u danced by JACKIE COOGAN and BETTY GRABLE, the boy hops on the right foot, extending the left; the girl on the left, extending the right Repeat on the other foot DANCERS JUMP HIGH into the ai» on a fourth count, the arms held stiffly to the side, the forefinger pointed straight down. The body also is stiff. They land jerkily and assume any silly pose they wish. PARTNERS EXCHANGE SIDES on a two step, making the complete change in four counts. Step No. 1 is then repeated and partners again exchange sides. This figure is repeated for six bars of music. DANCERS TRUCK FORWARD for four counts On rourth count they assume another Jilly pose, then bad away (or four counts, then forward for another four counts, ending in silly pose on fourth count. New Dance Craze Makes Other Popular Steps Appear Ancient (More Illustrations on Page 3) A new dance is sweeping out of the#west today and making such a strong bid for national recognition that a motion picture already has been named after it. The dance is the "College Swing," and is the West's first contribution to national dancing. In the past the dances have either come out of the south—like the Charleston and the Big Apple— or have come out of Harlem. But out in the west the collegians are really swinging it in the craziest dance to be seen in years. Even its most ardent devotees admit there is no sense to it and that it out-apples the Big Apple. But they insist that it is far more fun to dance the College Swing than any dance which has come along in years. The dance has become so strong that the University of Southern California Pi Kappa Alpha chapter turned its semi-annual rush party into a College Swing party and it was a sensation on the campus. The dance is a collection of kidding steps, which Leßoy Prinz, Paramount dance director, saw during a tour of western colleges and moulded into a set routine. The dance will come to the screen in "College Swing," Paramount's annual college picture, with Betty Grable and Jackie Coogan as the terpsichorean experts. Musical Library Topic Of Talk Speaking of "Lillie Gray and Her Library," Dr. H. W. Stopher will lecture before the Loyola Musiciety Sunday as 4:15 p. m. in Marquette auditorium, according to Thomas Kelly, president. Dr. Stopher is director of the Louisiana State university school of music. The subject of his lecture is of statewide interest because of the historical value of the Lillie Gray library. The library's owner was a well-known Louisiana musician, and her music was recently acquired by the L. S. U. music school. The lecture is the fourth in a series of seven sponsored by the Musiciety. It is open to the public and all Loyola instructors and students are invited to attend. Rename Dean To Committee ✓ Reappointmefnt of Ded(n John F. McCloskey of the college of pharmacy to his position as member of the auxiliary coiflrmittee on national legislation of the National Association of Retail Druggists, was revealed Wednesday. Mr. Rowland Jones, Jr., Washington representative of the organization, announced Dean McCloskey's appointment.Foreign Crisis Discussed At Alumni Lunch Former Easton High Teacher Tells Of Experiences In The Orient Tracing the entire story of the present Sino-Japanese war, Thomas Trawick, retired professor from Warren Easton Boys' High school of this city, addressed members of the Loyola alumni association at a luncheon of the group, held Tuesday in Kolb's restaurant. The subject of his talk was the "Crisis in the Orient." Professor Trawick has recently returned from an extended tour of the East, and has written several articles on the subject, one for Harper's Bazaar, and others for local newspapers. After being introduced by Howard Lenfant, he described the conflict from the first antagonistic actions to the recent "Panay" incident, explaining the motives and intentions of both countries. Following Professor Trawick's talk the newly elected officers, Temple H. Black and Guy Knobloch, Jr., were introduced. They pledged themselves to the support of the association. Attendance prizes were then awarded to Dr. Andrew R. Whitley. Rudolph O. Vorbusch was appointed chairman of the committee to make arrangements for the next luncheon which will be given in March. Select Two Squads For Cage Game Presidents of the freshman and sophomore classes announced this week their team rosters for the annual basketball game to be played in the university gym, as the third event in the Hausmann trophy competition. Both classes boast star-studded teams, with the frosh depending on Charlie Gilbert, former allprep man for two years, Nick Asprodites, member of the Warren Easton Junior Prep championship team, and Felix Hrapmann, twoyear letterman from Holy Cross. In opposition to these three the sophs will place Bill Martinez, former Warren Easton star, and George Antonini and Francis PLASTICS SUBJECT OF DEMONSTRATION The uses and formation of Plastics will feature the monthly demonstration of the Chemistry club, in Room 304 of Bobet hall Monday at 8 p.m., Winfred Craig, president, announced this week. Participants in the demonstration will be John W. Connelly, Joseph L. Vignes and Craig. They will show the preparation and composition of these synthetic preparations, and explain the various uses C}f the compounds. Plastics are now being used in the casting of umbrellas, belt buckles, dental plates, steering wheels and fountain pens. Steam, Smoke Upset Classes Several classes were interrupted and one dismissed Wednesday afternoon at 1:15 o'clock when Marquette hall suddenly filled with steam and smoke resulting from an open valve in one of the boilers in the building's basement. The disorder which resulted was slight, however, and students hav[ ing classes at the time resumed their seats. The smoke-filled rooms and halls were quickly cleared by the opening of all doors and windows. According to Leo, assistant engineer, a piece of wood became lodged in a blow-off valve on one of the boilers used to heat the ' building. (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 6) (Continued on page 6) THE LATEST The College Swing, shown on page 1, i* taking the country by storm. The latest dance craze already rivals the Big Apple in collegiate popularity. EX-STAR Frank Sullivan, former Wolfpack star center, gives the inside story of pro football in this week's Sport Section. Frank is now playing with the Chicago Bears. Orchestra Poll Ballot VOTE FOR ONE □ JOHNNY DeDROIT □ LESLIE GEORGE □ GORDON KIRST □ STUDENT ORCHESTRA