Evening star., 1925-11-22
EDUCATION WEEK
PROGRAM AT c. j.
Discussions Center on Sci
ence, Sociology, History,
Law and Religion.

Discussions centering on science.
sociology. history. law and religion in
1h@ir relation to the problems of mod
ecn education marked the observance
G. american Education week at Cath
olic University.
Or. William j. Kerby. professor of
SOCIOLOGY, called attention to the large
part Catholic education has played in
the process of AmeTicanizing and
haturallzlnE immigrants, and pointed
10 the National Catholic Welfare Con.
Ierence bureau of immigration as an
organization that aims to assist In the
rapid AmeriCaniZation of foreigners
Dr. Hardee Chambliss, dean of the
School OF Sciences, discussed the at.
tltude of Catholic educators toward
the progress of science. The charge
has often been laid at the door Of the
Catholic Church that she has him
dered rather than helped the cause OF
science" he said. The church is
conservative, to be sure, but what can
we expect of one who has lived to see
the scientists themselves discard one
theory after another on the ground
that it no longer fits"
Rector Heads Reception.
Right Rev. Shahan, rector, held a
reception and smoker Tuesday in
honor Of members Of the senior class
and delivered the principal address.
Right. Rev. Mgr. George A. Dougherty
vice rector in materialibus, and Right
Rev Mgr Edward A. Pace, vice rector
In academies, also made addresses.
James L. Garvin of Springfield, Mass,
president of the senior class, acted
as tOastmaster. Music was furnished
by the university orchestra and re
freShmentS We're served.
The marble floor of the crypt of the
National Shrine of the Immaculate
Conception is being set in place. 1t
covers a space of 204 by 160 feet, and
when completed will not be surpa ssed
by any pavement in the United States.
The mosaic finish of the three apses
is particularly attractive. The de-
sign is from the offices of Maginnis &
Walsh of Boston, architects of the
National Shrine.
The crypt is noW being extended
100 feet in length by 200 feet in
breadth The brick walls of the new
portion are almost completed. and the
temporary roof will soon be erected.
Annual Grid Battle Thursday.
Among the students this week there
will be much activity in preparation
for the annual grid battle between
Catholic University and George Wash
ington. which Will take place Thurs
day afternoon in the Brookland sta
dunn Pep meetings will be held Tues
day and Wednesday, at which faculty
members and coaches will speak.
The bod Noon Club held reception
and smoker Wednesday at College Inn
in honor of its 10 pledges. Rev. DR..
Edwin Ryan, president of Graduate
Hall. was the guest of honor and spoke
to the new men. Rev. Charles A.
Hart, professor of logic and moderator
Of the club, gave short talk. James
Garvin, club president, acted as toast
master.
In accordance with custom, the
Abbey Club will hold its annual tea
dance Saturday afternoon at the
Willard Hotel.
one of the most inviting social
events of the year will take place Fri
day evening in the university gym
nasium when the ninth annual root
ball hop will be staged. Members OF
the varsity and the coaches Will be the
guests of honor. Leonard Rutledse,
BENJAMIN Collins. NJ A. Patterson.
sylvester Blake and Roland Rutledge
are in charge Of arrangements.