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              The Maroon VOL. VIII LOYOLA UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS, LA., FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1929 No. 3 LOWER CUSSES IN COMPETITION FOR HAUSMANN TROPHY Freshmen and Sophomores Meet in Tug-of-War on Campus Wednesday Competition for the Hauaman Trophy between the sophomore and freshman classes of the university will begin next Wednesday, November 13, when the lower classes meet in the annual tug-of-war. The tugof-war is the first of the series of six contests and will take place at 12:15 P. M. on the baseball diamond in the ! rear of Bobet Hall. The complete list of events, as announced by Gerard Rault, president of the Student Council, includes both athletic and scholastic contests. The athletic events are the tug-of-war, a basketball game and a track meet; while a debate, an essay and an [ oratorical contest complete the scholastic side of the competition. The dates of these events, together with ! the subjects of the scholastic contests will be announced within the next few weeks by the Student Coun- j cil, which is supervising and arranging the tournament this year. The class which is victorious in ! the majority of the six events will have its class numerals inscribed upon the large silver trophy which has been donated to the university as a permanent award by Hausmann Inc., local jewelers. In the past two I years of competition, the present i junior class has emerged victorious j on each occasion, both as freshmen and as sophomores. The present sophomore class, defeated last year, will make a determined bid for victory during the present session. According to an announcement of i President Rault, of the Council, mem- j bers of the lower classes are advised that the choice of their team of twelve men for the tug-of-war must be made immediately, so that there will be no forfeiture by either class. The presidents of both groups are requested to hand in the names of their contestants to the Student Council, and to have their respective teams in readiness on the baseball diamond at starting time next Wednesday. Failure to conform to the regulations will result in a forfeit for the opposing team. Junior Lopez Appointed To Student Council Post Junior Lopez was chosen as a member of the Student Council of the university at the regular meeting of the Loyola organization which was held last week in the president's office of Marquette Hall. Lopez, who is a freshman in the day law class will fill the vacancy occasioned by by the graduation of one of the legal representatives of last year, and Science department and is quar- Lopez is also a senior in the Arts terback and alternate-captain of the Loyola football team. He is a member of the Commerce club and of the Sigma Alpha Kappa fraternity. His home is in Biloxi, Mississippi. NEW FRATERNITY FORMED BY LOYOLA COMMERCE STUDENTS At its regular meeting held last Wednesday, the Loyola Commerce Club was disbanded and the new Beta Sigma Epsilon economics fraernity was organized. The constitution of the new society was presented by the committee, and after sD. reading before the charter members, it was unanimously accepted. The fraternity pins were chosen and orders were placed for their early delivery. The new fraternity will be an educational as well as social one and its membership will be restricted to students in the Loyola School of Commerce. Under its supervision several trips will be made to business houses throughout the city in order that the members may acquire practical knowledge and views in the commercial field. The officers of the former Commerce Club will retain their position in the Beta Sigma Epsilon fraternity. L. Leßlanc will serve as president, with Ed. Sander as vice-president and Herman Schexneyder, secretary. At the initial meeting of the year, Dejean was chosen treasurer and Meaux was named reporter for the present year. WWL Goes On Air With Football Games and Varied Programs Loyola Radio Station WWL has just completed two weeks of broadcasting which was if special interest to football fans in and around the city of New Orleans. On Saturday, October 26th, the detailed account of the Loyola-Detroit game was put on the air for the benefit of those who were unable to follow the team to its northern invasion. The game played last Saturday on the local field between the Haskell Indians and Loyola was likewise described. This game, which was the first home game played in dayligt whas enthusiastically received by Loyola followers in neighboring cities and towns. Many telegrams, both on the victory and on the fine reception of the broadcast were received by the local station. On Sunday night, A. Locke Breaux delivered an address over the local station on "Father Biever, Priest, Man and Citizen." Mr. Breaux lauded the Jesuit for his noble work, not only the ecclesiastical field but likewise in civic and worldly improvements. Of special interest to students of the local university was his mention of the part played by Father Biever in the founding of Loyola University, and of his interest in the institution since its appearance in the field of Catholic education. A musical program, sponsored by Miss Lillian Dayries was a feature of Wednesday night's entertainment. This program was directed by Miss Nellie Susack and Mrs. J. A. Sinclair and consisted of renditions of classical music by several artists. THESPIAN SOCIETY CHOOSES OFFICERS FOR PRESENT YEAR Dramatic Group Will Present Three Plays During Coming Season The Thespians, dramatic society of j Loyola, held its initial meeting of | the year on Monday at 11 o'clock in the auditorium of Marquette Hall j and discussed plans for the coming year. According to "Doc" Bonomo, i dramatic coach of the organization, three plays will be presented this year; two short productions at the Christmas holidays and the final play at the end of the year. A dramatic tour will be made this year into southwestern Louisiana and the plays will probably be presented at the various towns on the itinerary. Plans were also discussed D at the meeting whereby all local pro- j ductions would be produced in Marquette auditorium instead of local theatres. Following the discussion, elections were held for the present season. Harold M. Rouchell, senior Arts and Science student, was chosen president of the dramatic organization for the coming year. Rouchell is also a freshman law student, and is editor of the Maroon and president of the senior class. Alden Echezebal, freshman law student, was elected vicepresident. Echezebal also holds the office of treasurer in the Debating Society. Bentley Byrnes, president of the freshman law class, was named secretary and Carl Buchmann treasurer. The Thespians this years will be under the supervision of "Doc" Bonomo, its dramatic coach, and Rev. W. T. Ruggeri, S. J., faculty director. Several new plays are now under consideration by the faculty and the members and the final choice will be presented at the \ ending of the school year, while two j short presentations, also to be selected. NEW BOOKS ARE ADDED TO STUDENT LIBRARY Several additions of new books have been made to the Loyola library, according to an announcement of Mrs. Marcy, librarian. "Up to Now," the autobiography of the former governor of New York, Alfred E. Smith, is probably one of our most valuable acquirements. Others in the nonfiction class, which give promise of being beneficial and interesting, are: "Elizabeth and Essex," a tragic history by Lytton Strachey; a series of eight essays by Hillaire Belloc; Rand's "Founders of the Middle Ages;" Francois Villon's biography, by Lewis; and "Creole Sketches," by Hearn. The stock of fiction volumes have been augmented by the procuring of Kathleen Norris' "Red Silence" and a collection of short stories, "Caravan," by John Galsworthy. The humorous section of the library has secured another volume with the arrival of Stephen Leacock's latest, "Short Circuits in the Social Currents."PICTURES OF STUDENTS NOW BEING TAKEN FOR ANNUAL The first pictures for the Loyola Wolf were taken all day yesterday in Room 115 of Bobet Hall. These first sittings were scheduled to take place last Monday but had to be postponed. Mr. Varenholt, the photographer, sprained his back so seriously that he was unable to be here on the i day appointed. Fraternity pictures will be taken on all nights during next week. Each fraternity will have a specified time to be present. Since promptness in this part of the work will result in a large discount, it is advantageous to have these pictures completed as soon as possible. Although many pictures were taken yesterday, there are still many more. Those who have not paid their money and received their received their receipt should do so immediately. At a recent meeting, the editor thanked the staff for the enthusiastic co-operation they have accorded him thus far. As an added impetus, staff pins bave been promised to those who fulfill* their duties faithfully. DIRECTOR Holds Meeting of Glee Club; Predicts Successful Season Professor Paul Jacobs, who has undertaken the task of organizing and directing the Loyola Glee Club assembled the club for its first meeting under his guidance last Monday night in the band room. Mr. Guy Bernard, a musician and a pianist of note, accompanied the members on the piano. Father Ruggeri, who is faculty advisor for the organization, introduced the members to the new director, who immediately took charge of them. In his short opening talk, Mr. Jacobs assured the members that work in the Glee Club would not be without its reward. He is already planning a banquet for the end of the year. Besides this, he has in view many out of town trips to neighboring towns. In acordance with Father Rugerri's plan that the club should begin its present year on an entirely reorganized basis, Mr. Jacobs subjected both the old members as well as the aspirants to membership to a rigid test. Being an excellent tenor himself, he was well pleased with the material which has been given him to mold. He predicted a successful year provided all the members are loyal in attending meetings. Since he is constantly approached with requests for banquets and entertainments, it will be an easy matter for him to procure many public engagements for his charges. The election of officers which was to have taken place Friday was postponed on account of the unavoidable absence of some of the members. It will probably be held at the next regular meeting. LOYOLA DEBATERS TO MEET WYOMING AND BAYLOR HERE Local Team to Tour Oklahoma and Debate Baptists At Shawnee The Loyola Debating team will engago in several intersectional contests this year, according to an announcement of Rev. W. T. Ruggeri, S. J., Student Activity Director of the university. The schedule of home debates which will take place in Marquette auditorium, includes forensic engagements with the University of Wyoming, Loyola of Chicago and Baylor University of Waco, Texas. These teams have gathered an enviable reputation in their tours about the country and will afford the local team with adequate competition during the coming season. Loyola of Chicago, in particular is noted for its formidable forensic team, which was very successful on a tour of the eastern states last year, when they discussed the subject of trial by jury. Probably the longest journey ever attempted by the opponents of a southern team will be the tour that will carry the University of Wyoming to New Orleans. This team is rated among the best in debating circles of the Pacific coast. The local debaters will also make a tour of Oklahoma and Kansas and while on this journey will meet the University of Oklahoma at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Baptist university at Shawnee, and one other opponent to be scheduled later. This contest with Oklahoma Baptist university will be one of the most important of the year. Last year, Loyola defeated the Oklahomans on the subject of jury trial, after the Baptists had won the championship of the states of Oklahoma and Kansas. A return debate, to be staged at Shawnee, Oklahoma, was sought by A. L. Brandon, Baptist coach, and was agreed to by Loyola authorities. The dates for the local engagements have been tentatively set, but final arrangements have not as yet been completed. The date of the Loyola departure on the forensic tour and the personnel of the team will be announced in the next few weeks, after a contest has been completed to ascertain the Loyola representatives in the various debates. Student Council To Hold Gym Dance Next Friday The second Student Council dance of the year will be held next Friday night, November 15, at 9 P. M., in the Loyola gymnasium. An excellent orchestra has been secured and Council members anticipate an evening of successful entertainment. The admission, as announced by the Council, is one dollar a couple, while stag tickets can be purchased for seventy-five cents. The financial returns from this dance, as well as from the other Council events, will be used to defray the expenses of building tennis courts on the university campus. Tickets can be secured at any time from members of the Student Council.