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              The Loyola Maroon Vol. XXXI, X-259 Loyola University, New Orleans, La., February 19, 1954 NO. 17 Sophomore Cotillion Follows Game Tonite S annual Sophomore Cotillion will be held tonight at iw Orleans Country Club, informal dance is scheduled to start immediately he Mississippi Southern basketball game at 8 p.m. Tulane Gym. The game is sponsored by the school tistry. freshman council, the first one of its kind on the s, is in charge of the dance. This job has been | sly handled by the Student Redmann, freshman counident, announced that the Capers dance band will the music and has premusical show during inon.Ie Kiefftr, first freshman •weemeart of Loyola, will be presented to the student body during the intermission and will be given a bouquet of rosea and i'enir by the freshman ■ of the nominees for freshjetheart were given comry invitations to the ledmann said, the new legislation of ntry Club, all liquor must lased at the club. "It will at popular prices, howedmann continued, hmitt, BA freshman, was 1 of the dance committee; Luce, BA freshman, and ;Graw, A&S freshman, airmen of the decoration je; Geraldine Biun d o, ;shman, headed »he invi;ommittee; and all the i of the freshmen council publicity. Cotillion is open to the niversity. Tickets may be from any member of the Council or from any i class officer. Tickets be purchased at the door. »«  Music Grad Wins Southern Met Auditions Miss Rosemary R o to 1 o, dramatic soprano and former student of Loyola's college of music won the Southern Regional Metropolitan Auditions of the Air competition.Mrs. Edward B. Ludwig, president of the New Orleans Opera Guild, Inc., said that the announcement was made in New York by William L. Marshall, producer and director of the Met auditions conducted by the American Broadcasting Company. More than 75 young singers, mostly from Louisiana and Mississippi, were heard and 20 voices were selected during regional finals held Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Marshall (aid Miss Rotolo it "a very promising young artist and I believe she has arrived at the stage where you may well be proud of her." Miss Rotolo's selection was the fourth from New Orleans and the New Orleans area in the past four years, Mrs. Ludwig said. Charles Caruso, also a graduate of the Loyola music school, who was 1952 auditions winner, will make his Met debut on March 6 as second tenor lead in the opera "Boris Godounow." Regional judges were Walter Jenkins, Ed Brooks, Ewing Poteet, Charles Dufour, John Dinwiddie, Mrs. Kurt Bernstein and Mrs. Ludwig. ENGAGED IN A QUARREL in a tcene from "Our Town" are GEORGE HOAG and ELIZABETH AINSWORTH. In case you're curious, the ladder represent* a staircase in the "no prop" production presented by the Loyola Thespians. The play will continue through tomorrow and Sunday nights in Marquette Auditorium at 8 p.m. Student Bar To Coordinate Other Groups The newly revived Student Bar Association has an important place in the future of the law school in that it will co-ordinate and supplement.the other organizations, Mr. Antonio E. Papale, dean of law school, said in an address to the group- at its first general meeting. Others who addressed the group were Gail Kreher, president of the Association, Miss Janet Riley moderator, the Rev. Louis Twomey, S.J., regent of the law school, and Marcus Broussard, junior representative of the group. "The rest of the faculty and I are extremely enthusiastic about the new organization and are looking forward to splendid results," Dean Papale added. Mill Riley spoke on the "Relationship of the Student Bar to Professional Bar Associations", and Father Twomey on "Ethical Conduct of members of the Law School." A resume ,t previous activities of the association, which included tour to the Civil P;«trict Court } and Night Court, was given by Mr. Kreher, while Mr. Broussard told of the future plans of the association which include Moot Court competitions, both local and national and a tour to the state penitentiary at Angola. A motion was passed to initiate the collection of dues, and copies of facts of the Moot Court case that will be argued were passed out, Miss Riley said. Dean Emphasizes Pre-Law Course Dean Antonio Papale told the Pre-Legal Club Tuesday of the importance of a pre-law course in an approved university. The Loyola law dean talked about the success of people who come to law school with two, three, or four years of pre-law, but added that pre-law credits earned at an unapproved school are not acceptable under association rules for law school admission. He further explained the admission requirements for the school of law, the courses considered good background material for the study of law, and the general requirements for a combined degree program. Other points stressed in the dean's address were the standardizing agencies for law "school, the American Bar Association, and the Association for American Law Schools. 'Pompadour' Reviewed By Professor Smyrhe Professor David Smythe reviewed his book, "Madame Pompadour," for Delta Epsilon Sigma, national Catholic honorary society, Wednesday at 8 p.m. at 427 Lowerline, Margaret Finley, president, said. Professor Smythe pointed out to the group his reasons for choosing this subject, his approach, and method of research. The book was published in March 1953, after a preparation period of approximately three years. Law Seniors Strut Stuff For Derby Week By SHIRLEY STOMA The derby and walking cane have long been the traditional garb of the legal profession, and law school seniors, in keeping with tradition, were found decked out per se, commemorating the spirit of "Derby Week." "Derby Week" is nothing new to Loyola's campus, though it is probably new to the present student enrollment. "Derby Week" existed some years ago on the campus, and law seniors have taken it upon themselves to revive the tradition. "The spirit of law school is presently at its apex," says law school prexy Moon Landrieu. "All law school organizations are functioning at capacity. Derby Week is just a manifestation of this spirit." "So, glancing around the campus we find well-known personalities clad in suits and black derbies, and swinging a walking cane. Albert "Judge" Karre, being a gentleman and elegant scholar, feelt right at home and at much at eaie in hit "get-up" a* you and I. His usual "hello" it accentuated during "Derby Week" by a tip of the derby. Henry "Hank" Mestayer, accustomed to the collegiate type dress of slip-over sweater and saddle-oxfords, keeps in line with tradition and goes along with the spirit, but does he like it? The graying Pascal Calogero looks quite distinguished. One might take him for a $20,000 a year attorney. "Derby Week" presents a prob- COMPLETE WITH DERBY AND CANE, these GAIL KREHER. Seated, left to right, are: law school seniors are pictured in the official ROLAND MESTAYER, MR. ANTHONY E. PA garb of the legal profession. Standing, left to PALE, dean of law school, MOON LANDRIEU, right, are: ALBERT KARRE, SAM DALTON, and PASCAL CALOGERO. The "'get-up" is in HENRY MESTAYER, GORDON HARTMAN, and observance of "Derby Week" which ends tonight. Last Showings Of 'Our Town' Scheduled Saturday, Sunday "Our Town," a three-act drama by Thornton Wilder, will continue with performances Saturday and Sunday in The play, an American classic staged by the Loyola Thespians, features Ted Pfister, A&S junior, and Beth Ann Rebaudo, A&S senior, in the leading roles. Playing the supporting roles are Mary Ann Barthplomew, George Hoag, Myra Monahan, Elizabeth Ainsworth and Clarence Rareshide. Others in the east include Melvin Graziano, Joan Meyer, Richard Smith, Pat Farley and Clyde Bergeron. lie play is directed by Mr. Leo er, director of dramatics. ts and settings are under the rvision of Lee Freeland and Offan. Ebb Berry will handle d effects, and Joe Exnicios age manager. The plot of the production, ich is presented without nery and very little stage pi, centers around a love afr between George Gibbt yed by Hoag, and Emily Webb, portrayed by Mist Rebaudo. ' Tickets are on sale at the bookstore and the switchboard. AC mission is $.50 for students, $1 for adults. "Pilate", a passion play written by Mr. Zinser, is scheduled for the next Thespian production. The play will run during Holy Week at the new Jesuit High School Auditorium. A musical score by Dr. Miguel Bernal, music school dean is currently being composed for use as a musical score in the production.Any Catholic organization interested in obtaining tickets may get them at a discount of $.50 per ticket in group orders by contacting Ken Offan, Thespian president, at FRanklin 7953. Sodalities Gei New Officers And Members New officers were elected and new members received into the Sodalities of Our Lady last week, according to the Rev. Sam H. Ray, S.J., University chaplain. They are: St. Thomas Aquinas: George Satterlee, prefect; Charles Welshe, vice-prefect; Frank Morris, secretary; Kenneth Urquhart, treasurer.St. Aloysius: Don Faust, prefect; Ray Lamy, vice-prefect; Theodore Tumminello, secretary; John Spansel, treasurer. Our Lady of Guadalupe: Rosalie Parrino, prefect; Carol Bachechi, vice-prefect; Mary Ellen Ward, secretary; and Marguerite Dubos, treasurer. Our Lady of Fatima: Joan Arnold, prefect; France* Hebert, vice-prefect; Amelia Abbernante, secretary; Gail Sierra, treasurer. Little Flower: Jane Suhor, prefect; Betty Talbot, vice-prefect; Sylvia Probst, secretary-treasurer. New members received into the sodalities last week are: St. Aloysius: Robert Daigle, Michael Donlon, Robert Frank, Rutland Guerin, John Spansel, and Theodore Tumminello. Little Flower: Pat Lanusse, Jalna Moak, and Sylvia Probst. St. Ives: Ronald Courtney, Joseph Barreca. St. Appolohia: Harry Leveque, Clarence Parent, Paul Melancon, Clarence Lorio, Victor Dalla Giustina.St. Thomas Aquinas: Charles Suhor. Candidates were received into the sodalities at a ceremony following Mass last Thursday. Loyola Pharmacy Grad Proves Charity Hospital Oldest In United States thesis written by a former Loyola University phary student proves conclusively that the New Orleans' rity Hospital is the oldest hospital in the United States, ne story was released to the New Orleans Item last k by Dean John F. McCloskey. he thesis was written by Bruce Nemours Nunez who graduated last year. unez' thesis was written from a study and translation i of original documents on file in the Cabildo. The work was done under the supervision of Dean Nunez, who provides photographs of the original documents alongside the translations, appears to establish beyond question thaf, the 1736 New Orleans' institution was a hospital for the sick. The Pennsylvania Hospital of Philadelphia, which was founded in 1751, has always claimed to be the oldest hospital in the United States. Since the forerunner of the Charity Hospital was opened in 1736 the Philadelphia hospital cannot be the oldest, Dean Mc- Closkey pointed out. However, officials in Pennsylvania have always argued that the New Orleans "hospital" Qf 1736 was an almshouse or a poorhouse. For New Orleans was a French colony then and the will of the man who founded the local institution was written in French. And the word "hospital" in French means either almshouse or a hospital for the treatment of the sick. The key passage appears in the will of the donor, Jean Louis, an ex-sailor and shipbuilder, in which he bequeathes his estate: . . to serve in perpetuity to the founding of a hospital for the sick (pour les malades) of the city of New Orleans, without anyone being BRUCE NUNEZ ROTC Plans Social Club The constitution for the newly formed ROTC Advanced Cadet Association has been drawn and a review board will be elected to study it and present it to the entire advanced cadet class for approval, Cadet Colonel Ben Bridgeman, announced.This association will perform the functions of an officer's club found on a regular Army post and will operate on a strictly social basis, Bridgeman said. "It will afford the future officers the experience they need as far as the social customs of the Army go," Col. Luther Barth, Loyola PMS&T, stated. Dues will be $8 a year and the costs of the formats presented biannually by the ROTC will be covered by these dues. The Student Council has approved the plan. At the next meeting, a president, vice-president, adjutant, and finance officer will be elected. *+  Music Honor Frat To Hold Recital Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, national honorary and professional music fraternity, will sponsor a recital of American music, Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the college of music, John Enders, president, announced.Soloists will be Claude Boudreaux, baritone; John Enders, tenor; Francis O'Campo, pianist; and a brass quartet composed of George Bischoff. Gerald St. Amant, Robert Morgan, and Louis Pendarvls. The program will feature compositions by Charles Griffes, Rudolph Ganz, Willis Osborne, and other American composers. One of the main purposes of the Sinfonia is to further American music, and to accomplish this all chapters of the national fraternity are sponsoring programs of American music in connection with Washington's birthday. The public is invited to attend, and admission is free, Enders said. Night School Forms Club A new organization, which will schedule social and charitable events, was started in the Evening Division, Dr. Raymond P. Witte, director, announced. Officers are: Ben Campbell, president; Floyd Gegenheimer, first vice-president; Vincent Mascarella, second vice-president; and Joan Marks, secretary-treasurer.The formation of this organization was spontaneous, and "I gave the group my personal endorsement when Ben Campbell suggested the idea to me," Dr. Witte said. Open to all Evening Division students, the new club embraces a three-fold purpose, according to Campbell. It will serve first: to help organize cooperation among the eveningr otudents. Secondly: to help various charitable organizations throughout the city; and thirdlv, to organize and execute social functions "which are lacking in the Evening Division," Campbell said. Already the group has planned a picnic, tentatively set for next week, he added. •-•  Brass Ensemble Invited To Play The brass ensemble of the University band has been invited to play for the convention of the Louisiana Music Teachers Association, March 5, in MeAlister Auditorium, at 8:30 p.mX This same group wilKappear at Spring Hill College for two concerts on April 7. Soloists to appear with the group ihclude George Bischoff, trumpet, John Bourgeois, French horn, Curtis Rome, trombone, and Celia Ascough, piano. The brass ensemble is under the direction of Mr. George Jansen, band director and instructor of instrumental music. Honor System Topic Of Debate Four members of the Edward Douglas White Debating Society will debate Wednesday on the topic, "Resolved: That the Honor System Be Adopted at Loyola University," according to Gene Palmisano, president. The debate will be in Marquette Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. The deadline for tryouts has been extended until Wednesday, Palmisano said. (See HOSPITAL, page 6) (See DERBY, page 6)