Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-10-04

lean culture. He was formerly mem
Der Of the stan Of the Mexican Embassy
in Washington,
In addition to his teaching duties at
the Georgetown School Of Foreign
Service, Prof Martinez is actively en-
gagged in the direction Of the Spanish
Club Of the school, which he founded
several years ago and in which the
Cadiz Academy has shown much in
tereSt. This club has had the active
sup port and personal cooperation Of q
number of SpaniSh-speaking diplomats
stationed in Washington.
The graduate department at the
School of Law, 1t was announced yes
terday. opened with registration of %
students, compared with IA enrolled in
this three-year department during the
previous term. 1t was said to be COM
parable in size to the graduate depart
ments in some of the largest law schools
of the country. Several additional stu
dents are expected to enroll In it be-
fore the end OF this month.
While the foot ball season naturally
holds the spotlight In college circles,
student activities ct the Hilltop are al
ready we'll under way. The customary
senior reception and tea dance for the
incoming freshmen was held Friday
afternoon at the Willard Hotel. The
seniors saw to it that all the freshmen
had partners.
Debating activities were commenced
with meetings last week of the l0l-
year-old Philodemic Society, the CASTOR
and White Debating Societies. The
Glee Club which is preparing for very
active year, met last week also.
Skipper" TO Appear.
THE Skipper, Studentss publication OF
l. Columbus University, is scheduled
to appear in about two weeks and
yesterday the appointment of Richard
A. O'Connell of the class OF 81 In the
School of Law as its editor was an
nounced. The program for publication
and Mr.. O'Connell's appointment were
made public by John r. Fitzpatrick,
secretary of the law school
Mr.. O'Connell long has been identi-
fed with activities at Columbus. He
| was one of the leading players on the
basket ball team and was outstanding
in the publication of his own class
paper. the Spirit of 81. He succeeds
James v. DAILY. who has gone to the
Pacific Coast to engage in legal activi-
| ties Mr.. O'Connell is native of Butte,
ST. Charles Academy in Helena and
of Regis College, Denver, Col. He is
a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity
and Is considered an able writer, with
a particular penchant for humor.
On Friday evening, an organization
meeting of the Skipper stalk was called.
Announcement of assignments in the
various departments will be made
shortly and selections of the writer's
I,~ H.
business and advertising Set-up of the
paper is being selected and it is planned
to continue the publication on a self
supporting basis.
A number of classes In the Schools
of Law and Accountancy are preparing
for the election Of officers during the
coming week.
Following the first week of organizing.
the university is setting down to a per-
manent system. The professors have
expressed themselves as pleased with
the showings thus far made on assign
mentS.
Judge Nathan Cayton of the NUM-
cipal Court who is judge of the uni
versity's moot court, has given assign
ments Of cases to be tried by the
seniors. The members are busy pre-
pairing to argue their cases in the cur
rent term of court and are utilizing
lIlc library 10 secure the CltatlOn OF
favorable cases
On Monday night, the election of the
officers of the Venetian Society of the
School Of Accountancy was held, with
Edward J. Foley of 1900 F street chosen
president. Robert E. Findlay. the So
cietys retiring president, oficiated at
the meeting. Mr.. Foley is member Of
the second-year class. Miss Frances
G. DAILY of 1346 Otis place was elected
vice president. She is a member of the
flrst-year class. Miss Virginia j. CAL
vagno of l245 North Capitol street. a
Second-year student. was chosen secre-
tary. Miss Loretta f. Doolan of 81
Wine avenue. Hyattsyille. Md, a mem
Der OF the fresh nan class, was elected
treasurer. Prof. ID. j. Ryan is the
faculty adviser of the Venetian Society.
which is named in honor of the ancient
accountants of Venice.
National U. Rolls Increase.
A increase of 8 per cent in the
"A number of students in its Law
School and its School of Economies
and Government was recorded at Ma
ttonal University last night at the close
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