Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1927-02-20
JUDGE LOB|NG|ER
AWARDED HONOR
Pi Gamma Mu Names juriSt
to Its Membership as
Tribute to Work.

AS a mark of recognition of his
work in the field of comparative law,
both at home and in foreign countries,
Judge Charles S. Lobingier, professor
OF Roman law and modern civil law
at the National University Law
School, has been elected as member
at-large of the national fraternity Fl
Gamma MI. -. This orga nization is
dedicated to the advancement of the
cause of scientific study of social
problems and it selected Judge Lobin-
ger as one of it's representatives in
the National University faculty The
letters Pi Gamma Mu are the initials
OF the Greek words meaning students
of Social Science
1he fundamental purpose of the or
ganiZation is the encoura cement and
rewarding of Undergraduate study of
the social sciences and the awakening
or interest among educated young
men and women of the country in tax
ing a scientific attitude toward social
problems. This is accomplished by
making election to membership in the
society high honor, by Offering
prizes for research. surveys and orig
lnal thought and by the publication
of a national journal. The organiza-
ton is one of the outstanding of it's
kind in the United States.
Masonic Club Dimes.
The mid-year banquet of the Ma
sonic Club of National University Law
School was held last night at the
Mayf1ower Hotel with a large per-
centage of members attending,
George Walter Smith, president of
the club. presided, and number Of
brief and interesting talks were given
following the dinner.
The Masonic Club long has been ac-
tive in forwarding scholarships and
the interest of National University. 1t
maintains special fund from which
scholarships are awarded to meritori.
Gus students and from time to time
holds public speaking and oratorical
contests.
Another social event celebrated last
night by members of National Uni
versity Law School was the founders
day dinner of Sigma M Phi, national
legal fraternity, which was held in
the Hotel Roosevelt. The dinner was
followed by a dance in the ballroom
of the hotel
Many persons prominent in Wash
ingtons legal world were present, in
Guiding Justice Frederick l.. Siddons
of the Supreme Court of the District
of Columbia, members of the facul-
ties of the law schools of Washington
and many members of the local bar.
Established "a Years Ago.
Sigma M Phi was established "a
years ago. at which time Alpha Chap
ter of the National University Law
School also was established. This
chapter is known as the Joseph H.
Choate Chapter. Since it's founding
the fraternity has made much prog
ress, establishing units throughout
the country. There now are 16 chap
ters in the leading law schools of the
United States and eight alumni chap
ters in various cities. Three of tbs
chapters are located in Washington
schools of law
The annual election of officers of
Choate Chapter of Sigma Nu Phi
recently was held, at which time the
following were named to. direct the
organization for the coming year:
William F. Virgins, 20 chancellor:
Clement T. Robertson. first vice chan
cellor; Harry f. Edwards, second vice
chancellor; Irwin G.. Sooy, master Of
the rolls; Richard II. Lowry, master
of the exchequer, and Robert 3. Hee-
nan, marshal.
The fraternity is active in forward.
ing the study of law. and bases it's
membership upon individual scholar
ship.
The annual banquet of the Cy Pres
Club, women's organization of Ma.
tional University, will be held Tues
day, February %, at the University
Women's Club, 1884 I street, at pm.
The speakers will be Nine. Grinberg,
a prominent French woman lawyer;
Mrs. Mabel Walker Willebrandt, AS
sistant United States Attorney Gen
eral, and members Of the faculty of
National University.
Hold Suffrage Debate.
The chief speakers both are promi-
rent in their profession. Advance
reservations for the banquet indicate
that there will be an exceptionally
large attendance. This is one of the
main social functions of the year
the university women.
A formal debate on the subject,
Resolved, That full suffrage rights
be extended to the citizens of the
District Of Columbia was held dur
ing the past week by members of the
first-year English class in the School
tional University. The subject was
selected by the students themselves.
many Of them being in attendance in
the law department of the university.
Mrs. Bess L.. Cox and William f.
Partlow debated the affirmative side
of the question, while Gerald o. Baum
and Carlin Mason argued for the
Judges of the debate were
T. Kinsey Carpenter. Charles M.
De Velbiss and Miss Eleanore Wilson,
who rendered a decision in favor of
the affirmative, according special hon.
ors in delivery, however, to the mega
tive. Ernest J. Higgins was time
keeper and John D. Perkins acted as
chairman.
Another debate will be held by the
class early in March, at which time
other members will participate. 1t is
planned to have at least one debate
each month. so that all students of
the group will have an opportunity to
develop their forensic abilities.
Pledges of Phi Beta Gamma. ma
tional legal fraternity, will be initiated
into the organization Saturday. Febru-
ary &c, at which time II new men
will be taken in, it is ANNOUNCED.
COLLEGE