Source: http://digicol.lib.depaul.edu/cdm/ref/collection/p16106coll4/id/19994/
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 00:15:47+00:00

Document:
DePaul St. Thomas Here Tuesday EDITOR GRIFFIN COMPLETES WORK ON PULCHRITUDE CONTEST PLANS Co-operation of the Fraternity Men Needed The beauty contest is now in full swing. Preparations are under way to make this contest one of the best ever held and all thoughts are directed to that one word, honesty. Under the careful guidance of the editor-in-chief, Bill Stevenson, "Popper" Griffin has put his final finishing touches to the plans of the contest. At the next meeting of the Interfraternity Council Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Griffin hope to present the all-ready made plans to them. It is their hope that cooperation will be given them even to the man. Dates are being arranged for the meeting of the Uptown Freshmen and Uptown non-fraternity men to be held either the last part of this week or the first of next wek. Dates also are being made for the Downtown Freshmen of the Commerce School and the Downtown non-fraternity men of the same school. As regards the LawSchool, if they care to band together and nominate five co-eds it is all right. But of course, this does not mean that one or two men can take it upon themselves to nominate co-eds but they will have to have the backing of a group of men. This column is supposed to excite your interest in the contest so that the nominations will be plentiful. So get busy, men, and select your candidates for the contest. Deadline, February 11 As was previously stated in former DePaulias, February 11 is the deadline for all nominations to be in either the hands of Mr. Griffin or in the editor's office, which is located in the Administration Building. All nominations must be accompanied by photographs or otherwise the nominee will be dropp£d from the contest. The photograph is to be a face portrait that clearly brings out the features of the girl. Another point that the editors wish to make clear is that there are six of the fairest to be picked and they will be arranged in alphabetical order. The one that appears first in the annual is not necessarily the most beautiful, or is the girl's photo that appears last the mediocre of the contest. This is an important point to remember. Look around your school building and see whom you think is a beautiful damsel. Do not pick a girl because she is popular for this is not a popularity contest but a beauty contest in which all De Paulites are looking for those maidens who are worthy representatives of the pulchritude class. Men Will Nominate Each fraternity nominates not more than five girls, Uptown freshmen and non-fraternity men each nominate five girls. Downtown Commerce freshmen and non-fraternity men each nominate five. Also the students of the Law School if they band together are able to nominate five girls. After all nominations are in the editor's office, then one representative from each fraternity that nominates the beauties will be chosen, a representative from the freshmen and non-fraternity men of the Uptown campus, also from the Downtown Commerce freshmen and non-fraternity men. These men will be called to the editor-in-chief's office and they will select from the photographs at least thirteen of the beauties. The remainder of the process for selection has not been definitely settled but ways are being figured out so that no unfair advantage will be taken and when the contest is over there will be no hard feelings as to the unfairness of the final decisions. NEW COURSES TO BE OFFERED AT UPTOWN SCHOOL The Office of the Dean issued an announcement early this week in regard to the new courses to be offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences during the second semester. Father Powers, whose classes in Shakespeare are said to be one of the best in the country, is to offer a new course in English Literature, the matter dealing with the period (1600-1660) of such great men of letters as Herrick and Brown. A course in Italian will be given for those students interested in the aesthetic language. An advanced course is to be offered in the very practical subject of Economics, A new course in Advanced Sociology will be given. This is a very useful course for those students interested in carrying on social work. Doctor Murphy, the Dean of Education, will present a course in the Psychology of Education.Vol. 10, No.<p>PICK 12 "Alice in Wonderland" Draws Capacity House At Premiere Showing Undergraduates Will Not Have To Write Thesis Prior to the holidays a notice was posted on the bulletin board stating that "the requirement of a thesis for the Bachelor Degree is to be eliminated at De Paul Universtiy." This in no way affects the ruling on the requirement of a thesis for a Master degree. This ruling is effective in both the Uptown and Downtown departments of the University. Final decision in the matter was made by the University Council at its monthly meeting in December, held shortly before the Christmas holidays, and presided over by the Rev. Thomas C. Powers, vice-president of the University. The Dean of the Liberal Arts College stated that "the requirement of a thesis, in the undergraduate departments, for a Bachelor's degree had more or less been a tradition at De Paul, and since no credit is given for this work, it was thought advisable to drop it. The professors, consequently, have been urged to require a term paper in each of their respective classes." The majority of undergraduate schools do not require the thesis as a final step in'obtaining the Bachelor's degree. Consequently it is not surprising that De Paul should take this action on the matter. The posting of this ruling was quite a relief to the class of '31, the first group to escape the worries of a thesis. Music Appreciation Offered at College A new course has been organized in the De Paul University, under the auspices of the School of Music, to meet the needs of the average listener. It is designed to give the adult listener a comprehensive understanding of music in a strictly nontechnical manner. The piano and victrola are used to give accurate demonstration. Music Appreciation is an elective course, credited as a full major in all the departments of all the colleges. The class meets on Wednesday and Friday from 4:15 to 5:55 in room 204 in the Downtown School. Interfraternity Ball Plans Are Set Aside At a special meeting of the interfraternity Council, Thursday, December 19, the plans for the interfraternity ball were set aside until a more promising time. The student activity council and Father Powers were in doubt as to the possible financial success of the venture. However the Interfraternity council feels that by giving up its Ball, financial success will be assured the Junior Prom, in which the entire student body is interested. Interfraternity basketball is now under way and students are invited to be present as guests of the council. DePaul Has Delegate At Fraternity Meet De Paul University had a representative at the Second National Convention of Pi Gamma Mu Fraternity. This convention was held at Cleveland, Ohio, on December 29, 30, and 31. De Paul's delegate is a member of the Illinois Epsilon Chapter.There has been much activity on THE DEPAULIAN. The final selection of cover has been made. It is so designed as to fit in well with the modernistic trend of the rest of the book. A plan has also been outlined for the first one hundred pages of the book, including the dedication, the faculty section and the various class arrangements. The work on THE DEPAULIAN will now start to usurp the attention of the entire student body. The dates are being set for the taking of the senior pictures. The pictures this year will again be taken by the official photographer, Mr. John Laveccha. The prospective graduates will look forward to this date. Class group pictures are also slated for the near future. The football section has been completed save for individual pictures which will be secured on the first few days of spring football. James McGuinn reports that the Spillway column is David Itkin Directs Production Wins Praise of Critics The Little Theatre had its premiere on December 23, when "Alice in Wonderland" was produced in splendid fashion before a capacity house. This group is under the direct supervision of the University, being sponsored by the Department of Drama. This premiere was one of the first of its kind in the middle west, a little theatre movement under the immediate patronage of a university. The premiere performance was attended by the Very Rev. Dr. F. V. Corcoran, president of the university. After the final curtain Dr. Corcoran addressed the audience. He explained the object of the Little Theatre, and emphasized the ambition of the department to build up a group capable of rivaling any now existing in this part of the country. The president was well pleased with the result of this venture into a field, previously entered by few universities, because of the fear of theatrical instability. Dr. Corcoran spoke of making the bodyself-supporting, but in so doing to beware of anything that might jeopardize the practice of purely artistic and intellectual productions. Mr. David Itkin directed the play. This performance was likewise his debut as a director of plays for De Paul. Mr. Itkin is supervising the direction of two other productions to be presented by De Paul groups in the near future. These two are "The Goose Hangs High," by De Paul Players, and "Across the Horizon," by the De Paul Alumni Association. All scenery was prepared by Rose Kruptnick. These scenes depicted fantastic forms and colors, usually imagined only in the wildest of fancies. Dances and music were by Diana Hubert and Eric de Lamarter, respectively. The musical selections were executed by Barbara Sieben, a member of the Music School faculty. Music School to Give First Recital Jan. 14 The De Paul University School of Music will present its first recital of this year on January 14, 8:15 p. m. at the Little Theatre, 64 E. Lake street. Mr. Ralph Ambrose, a member of the faculty, will play two groups of piano solos. These numbers will be most interesting as they will include such composers as Brahms, Schubert, Chopin, and the modern composers, Borodine, Debussy and Ravel. Mr. Ambrose will also play his own "Prelude." He has studied composition abroad with George Schumann, an eminent composer in Germany. Also on this program will be the Choral Society of the Illinois Club for Catholic Women. Mr. Arthur C. Becker is the choral director of this well known club. Mr. Gregory Konold will accompany on the piano. Mr. Leon Stein, a brilliant composition student of Mr. Becker, will play one of his own compositions, "Sonata for Violin and Piano." He will be assisted at the piano by Mr. Becker. Donohue Receives New Position at College John Donohue was appointed to the Department of Public Relations on last Monday, by Dr. F. V. Corcoran, president of the university. Donohue graduated from the Liberal Arts College last June. John, better known about De Paul and in newspaper circles as Jack, received his journalistic training at De Paul, and was the editor of The De Paulia two years ago, during his Junior term. Editor Sketches Progress Made on 1931 De Paulian progressing favorably and that various contributions will be received and evaluated. Bill Stevenson has already started to day dream of the fatal day when the powers will have generated the finished product. He also deeply appreciates the cooperation extended by the various officials and departments of the University. He also wishes it stressed that the next two months will tax the patience of all who are associated with the Annual. They are termed the crucial periods. A great deal of work will necessarily be crowded into a short period of time despite the attempts of the staff to systematically distribute the work over the year. The Business Manager, A1 Barsotti, has assimilated his forces and reports that his office is open to the reception of ads, donations of all financial assistance that will insure the success of THE DEPAULIAN. THE DEPAULIA CHICAGO, ILLINOIS JUNIORS FEBRUARY 13 AS PROM DATE HISTORIANS IN MEET AT BOSTON DOCTOR MURPHY IN ATTENDANCE Papers on Catholic Subjects Delivered by Scholars Doctor Murphy, the Dean of Instruction, was the representative of De Paul University at the Eleventh Annual Meeting of the American Catholic Historical Association, held under the auspices of His Eminence William Cardinal O'ConneU, Archbishop of Boston, at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 29, 30, and 31, 1930. All public sessions, conferences, the general session, and the annual business meeting of the American Catholic Historical Association were held in the Ball Room Foyer, Copley Plaza Hotel. Members of the American Catholic Historical Association, members of the other associations and societies met at the same time, and all those interested in general Church history attended these sessions. The papers read were limited to twenty minutes. A paper on the Hildebrandirie Reform and its latest historian was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Thomas Oestreich, O. S. B., rector, and Professor of Ecclesiastical History of Belmont Abbey Seminary, Belmont, N. C. Georgiana Putnam McEntee, Ph. D., member of the Department of History and Social Science, Hunter College, New York City, in her discussion on The Catholic Social Guild of Great Britain, gave an interesting insight into the conditions of the Catholic Church in England. An absorbing paper on the Earliest Catholic Activities in Texas was read by Carlos E. Castaneda, M. A., Latin-American Librarian, University of Texas, Austin, Texas. These wer« three of the many subjects discussed. The American Catholic Historical Association, a national society for the promotion of study and research in the general history of the Catholic Church throughout the world, was founded at Cleveland, in December, 1919, and is incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. Membership is open to all who are interested professionally or otherwise in the study of the history of the Catholic Church. This does not, however, limit the membership to those persons of the Catholic faith. Entrance is secured through election by the executive council, upon nomination by a member or by direct application." The dues are: For annual members, five dollars. For life members, one hundred dollars. One meeting is held each year during the last week of December and as a general rule will meet in the same city with the American Historical Association. The principal papers read at the annual meeting will appear in the Catholic Historical Review, the official organ of the Association, a quarterly publication issued by a group of scholars of the Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C. and by an advisory board of editors elected by the Association. All members receive the Review. Charity Group Proves Helpful During Holidays During the holidays the Charity Club of De Paul University did much to stem the flow of poverty that engulfed Chicago in the wake of the depression. The various campus clubs in cooperation with the Greek letter societies combined their efforts in gathering together all of the used clothes that would be suitable for wear. Miss Frances Weber, the motivator of this altruistic gesture, presented to Father O'Connor of St. Vincent's Parish, in the name of the Delta Zeta Gamma Sorority, a contribution of $50, the sum of money gathered together by the young ladies of this organization, to be used in some charitable manner. The profit of $4, derived from the sale of Christmas cards, was also turned over to this fund. The Charity Club supplied many a needy family with their Christmas dinner through their distribution of baskets of food. The old clothes received were handled by Father O'Connor and the Ladies of St. Vincent's Parish. The movement to alleviate the depression has not been stopped it has just reached the peak of realization and the more active work will take form in the near future. The plea for clothing is still open, therefore students are again earnestly requested to contribute all of their used clothing. ARTS FRATERNITY OFFERS PRIZES Phi Beta Epsilon Honor Fraternity is sponsoring a prize contest for the Freshman male students in all the departments of the University. The prize offered for the winner is a five dollar gold piece. The purpose of this contest is to encourage scholastic endeavor among the lower classmen and to produce some original thoughts on the topics selected. These subjects are of universal interest and afford limitless possibilities for development. The tentative list includes these five topics: 1. The Relation of Literature to Life. 2. 1 he Value of a Catholic Education. 3. The Value of a Liberal Education. 4. Materialism, as an obstruction to Spiritual Progress. 5. The Proper Position of Scholarship and Athletics in the University Curriculum. Because the first semester examinations follow so closely upon the Christmas holidays it is thought advisable to withhold the final plans. However, sufficient notice will be given early in the semester so that there will be ample time to submit essays. Students are advised to begin work on their essays at as early a date as possible. January 9, 1931 President, Treasurer Extend Best Wishes For 1931 to Students The first issue of the De Paulia in 1931 offers an acceptable medium and opportunity to the President of the University to extend greetings and good wishes to the entire studentbody for the New Year. These greetings are filled with the paternal spirit and are the expression of a deep and genuine interest in the welfare of every one at De Paul. May this New Year be a truly blessed one, may it mark progress toward the goal that urges us on, a step and a long step forward on the path to intellectual, spiritual and physical maturity. It will add further opportunity to our Alma Mater to render generous and effective service to her sons and daughters and this together with a spirit of cooperation among the students, a spirit of study, of active interest in every phase of the school's life will give the assurance that the new year will make its full contribution to the total value of our lives and bring us that measure of happiness to which we are entitled. Courage, then, and confidence in the face of difficulties and trials, energy and devotedness to our appointed tasks, and God's blessing on us all, such is the wish that I gladly extend to all to help toward the realization of a Happy New Year. F. V. CORCORAN, C. M., President. It gives me great pleasure to join the editors of 7 he De Paulia in wishing a Happy New Year to all the readers of this excellent college paper. "A Happy New Year" is suggestive of hope and promise together with perhaps an allusion or implication by way of contrast that "the old year" was not as happy in every way as it migljt have been. "A Happy New Year" to De Paulites means hope and promise begotten of manly courage and intelligent effort. Adversities and difficulties bring out some of the finer qualities of the human mind" and strengthen the soul to greater, more striking achievement. De Paul University has enjoyed remarkable success, though sobered and strengthened from time to time by minor adversities. "A Happy New Year" we feel confident of, with the blessing of God. DANIEL J. McHUGH, C. M., reasurer. SOLEMN IRIDIUM AT ST. VINCENT'S The Daughters of Charity and the Vincentian Fathers will observe the Centenary of the apparition of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal by a solemn Triduum to be held in the parish church, St. Vincent's, on January 30, 31, and February 1. Services will be held every morning, afternoon and evening. The morning services are to consist of Pontifical Mass the afternoon will be for the various sisterhoods of Chicago and the evening services for the members of the association of the Miraculous Medal and the general public. It is the desire of the Very Reverend President, Dr. Corcoran, that all the students of the university take active part in the celebration. It has been suggested that members of the student body should fulfill duties of minor offices of the Mass, and that all the students, or those who volunteer, should sing one or all the Masses, and that the girls should walk in procession, dressed in blue and white. There is to be a holiday, it is reported, in honor of the celebration. The whole student body will be enrolled in the Miraculous Medal during the retreat. DePaul St.Thomas Here Tuesday DRAKE HOTEL IS SCENE OF YEAR'S BIG DANCE BAND NOT YET CHOSEN Class Presidents Murphy, Jantorni Work to Boost Hop Friday, the thirteenth of February, is the day selected by the Junior classes of De Paul University, on which will be staged the first formal dancing party of the college year. The committee in charge of arrangements announced yesterday that the 1931 Junior Prom will take place in the Main Dining Room and the Avenue of Palms in the Drake Hotel. This ballroom is, without a doubt, one of the most exclusive and appropriate places obtainable for De Paul's annual Junior Prom. Band Is Not Selected A contract with an orchestra has not as yet been signed. Several of the leading dance bands in the country have submitted bids for the assignment. The committee on music, comprised of Karlin and Sam Baskin, both of the College of Law, are considering the various orchestras and plan to close all deals within the next few days. The first public announcement of the syncopators chosen, will be made in next week's De Paulia. It is understood that the committee will not be picayunish in the selection of a well-known and recognized group of dance musicians. From reliable sources it is learned that all the exponents of American dancing syncopation, being considered, are of what is known as national ranking. The Prom Committee voted unanimously to adhere to the tradition of presenting favors to the ladies. Although no committee on favors has been picked, it is customary that it be made up of the coed members of the general committee. In former years these favors have always been one of the features of the Prom. The fact that the description of the favors has unfailingly been kept from the public always adds to the anxiety of each coed, who receives a bid to the party. Nine Juniors On Committee The Prom Committee is composed of nine Juniors, three from each the Liberal Arts, Commerce and Law Colleges. John Murphy, president of the Junior Arts class, Bud Nichol and Charlotte Whitney are the Uptown representatives. A1 Jantorni, Junior Commerce prexy, Alex McDougall and Marcella Allely represent the Commerce department. Karlin. Law head, Paul Strohl and Sam Baskin are ambassadors from the legal college. The above named nine have complete dharge of affairs and will function in conjunction with the Student Council. The scene of this year's party is the same as that of the Prom last year. The Drake has the proper atmosphere for a formal dance of this kind. It is just about the only place in Chicago supplying a spacious enough ballroom for a university prom. All arrangements with the Drake Hotel Company were executed by John Murphy and A1 Jantorni. Prexies Lead Grand March Contrary to the procedure followed in most mid-Western and Eastern universities, it is the custom at De Paul to have the presidents of the classes lead the grand march. In many colleges the Junior class elects a Prom king, some six weeks previous to date of the dance. This man has complete charge of affairs. The plan, as carried out at De Paul, has proven to be more satisfactory because of the difficulty in selecting a king from the two campuses. YEAR-BOOK HAS THREE NEW AIDS TO BUS. MANAGER A1 Barsotti, business manager of the 1931 Depaulian, has organized his forces for the financial welfare of this year's annual. In an exclusive interview Barsotti announced the appointment of three capable assistants. John Kelly, who has been associated during the past few years with the Wranglers, represents that organization this year as president. Kelly's record is his recommendation. Ray Baer, an enterprising sophomore, who is capable of much hard work, is the second member of his business staff. The third member of the staff will be Shaeffer, who has formerly been associated with the St. Mel annual. Shaeffer, and who, though a new man in the University, has already distinguished himself scholastically. With the assistance of these men, Barsotti sincerely believes that the De Paulian will be a phenomenal success. With the second semester approaching, the work of the business staff will begin to take form.
Transcript DePaul St. Thomas Here Tuesday EDITOR GRIFFIN COMPLETES WORK ON PULCHRITUDE CONTEST PLANS Co-operation of the Fraternity Men Needed The beauty contest is now in full swing. Preparations are under way to make this contest one of the best ever held and all thoughts are directed to that one word, honesty. Under the careful guidance of the editor-in-chief, Bill Stevenson, "Popper" Griffin has put his final finishing touches to the plans of the contest. At the next meeting of the Interfraternity Council Mr. Stevenson and Mr. Griffin hope to present the all-ready made plans to them. It is their hope that cooperation will be given them even to the man. Dates are being arranged for the meeting of the Uptown Freshmen and Uptown non-fraternity men to be held either the last part of this week or the first of next wek. Dates also are being made for the Downtown Freshmen of the Commerce School and the Downtown non-fraternity men of the same school. As regards the LawSchool, if they care to band together and nominate five co-eds it is all right. But of course, this does not mean that one or two men can take it upon themselves to nominate co-eds but they will have to have the backing of a group of men. This column is supposed to excite your interest in the contest so that the nominations will be plentiful. So get busy, men, and select your candidates for the contest. Deadline, February 11 As was previously stated in former DePaulias, February 11 is the deadline for all nominations to be in either the hands of Mr. Griffin or in the editor's office, which is located in the Administration Building. All nominations must be accompanied by photographs or otherwise the nominee will be dropp£d from the contest. The photograph is to be a face portrait that clearly brings out the features of the girl. Another point that the editors wish to make clear is that there are six of the fairest to be picked and they will be arranged in alphabetical order. The one that appears first in the annual is not necessarily the most beautiful, or is the girl's photo that appears last the mediocre of the contest. This is an important point to remember. Look around your school building and see whom you think is a beautiful damsel. Do not pick a girl because she is popular for this is not a popularity contest but a beauty contest in which all De Paulites are looking for those maidens who are worthy representatives of the pulchritude class. Men Will Nominate Each fraternity nominates not more than five girls, Uptown freshmen and non-fraternity men each nominate five girls. Downtown Commerce freshmen and non-fraternity men each nominate five. Also the students of the Law School if they band together are able to nominate five girls. After all nominations are in the editor's office, then one representative from each fraternity that nominates the beauties will be chosen, a representative from the freshmen and non-fraternity men of the Uptown campus, also from the Downtown Commerce freshmen and non-fraternity men. These men will be called to the editor-in-chief's office and they will select from the photographs at least thirteen of the beauties. The remainder of the process for selection has not been definitely settled but ways are being figured out so that no unfair advantage will be taken and when the contest is over there will be no hard feelings as to the unfairness of the final decisions. NEW COURSES TO BE OFFERED AT UPTOWN SCHOOL The Office of the Dean issued an announcement early this week in regard to the new courses to be offered in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences during the second semester. Father Powers, whose classes in Shakespeare are said to be one of the best in the country, is to offer a new course in English Literature, the matter dealing with the period (1600-1660) of such great men of letters as Herrick and Brown. A course in Italian will be given for those students interested in the aesthetic language. An advanced course is to be offered in the very practical subject of Economics, A new course in Advanced Sociology will be given. This is a very useful course for those students interested in carrying on social work. Doctor Murphy, the Dean of Education, will present a course in the Psychology of Education.Vol. 10, No.
PICK 12 "Alice in Wonderland" Draws Capacity House At Premiere Showing Undergraduates Will Not Have To Write Thesis Prior to the holidays a notice was posted on the bulletin board stating that "the requirement of a thesis for the Bachelor Degree is to be eliminated at De Paul Universtiy." This in no way affects the ruling on the requirement of a thesis for a Master degree. This ruling is effective in both the Uptown and Downtown departments of the University. Final decision in the matter was made by the University Council at its monthly meeting in December, held shortly before the Christmas holidays, and presided over by the Rev. Thomas C. Powers, vice-president of the University. The Dean of the Liberal Arts College stated that "the requirement of a thesis, in the undergraduate departments, for a Bachelor's degree had more or less been a tradition at De Paul, and since no credit is given for this work, it was thought advisable to drop it. The professors, consequently, have been urged to require a term paper in each of their respective classes." The majority of undergraduate schools do not require the thesis as a final step in'obtaining the Bachelor's degree. Consequently it is not surprising that De Paul should take this action on the matter. The posting of this ruling was quite a relief to the class of '31, the first group to escape the worries of a thesis. Music Appreciation Offered at College A new course has been organized in the De Paul University, under the auspices of the School of Music, to meet the needs of the average listener. It is designed to give the adult listener a comprehensive understanding of music in a strictly nontechnical manner. The piano and victrola are used to give accurate demonstration. Music Appreciation is an elective course, credited as a full major in all the departments of all the colleges. The class meets on Wednesday and Friday from 4:15 to 5:55 in room 204 in the Downtown School. Interfraternity Ball Plans Are Set Aside At a special meeting of the interfraternity Council, Thursday, December 19, the plans for the interfraternity ball were set aside until a more promising time. The student activity council and Father Powers were in doubt as to the possible financial success of the venture. However the Interfraternity council feels that by giving up its Ball, financial success will be assured the Junior Prom, in which the entire student body is interested. Interfraternity basketball is now under way and students are invited to be present as guests of the council. DePaul Has Delegate At Fraternity Meet De Paul University had a representative at the Second National Convention of Pi Gamma Mu Fraternity. This convention was held at Cleveland, Ohio, on December 29, 30, and 31. De Paul's delegate is a member of the Illinois Epsilon Chapter.There has been much activity on THE DEPAULIAN. The final selection of cover has been made. It is so designed as to fit in well with the modernistic trend of the rest of the book. A plan has also been outlined for the first one hundred pages of the book, including the dedication, the faculty section and the various class arrangements. The work on THE DEPAULIAN will now start to usurp the attention of the entire student body. The dates are being set for the taking of the senior pictures. The pictures this year will again be taken by the official photographer, Mr. John Laveccha. The prospective graduates will look forward to this date. Class group pictures are also slated for the near future. The football section has been completed save for individual pictures which will be secured on the first few days of spring football. James McGuinn reports that the Spillway column is David Itkin Directs Production Wins Praise of Critics The Little Theatre had its premiere on December 23, when "Alice in Wonderland" was produced in splendid fashion before a capacity house. This group is under the direct supervision of the University, being sponsored by the Department of Drama. This premiere was one of the first of its kind in the middle west, a little theatre movement under the immediate patronage of a university. The premiere performance was attended by the Very Rev. Dr. F. V. Corcoran, president of the university. After the final curtain Dr. Corcoran addressed the audience. He explained the object of the Little Theatre, and emphasized the ambition of the department to build up a group capable of rivaling any now existing in this part of the country. The president was well pleased with the result of this venture into a field, previously entered by few universities, because of the fear of theatrical instability. Dr. Corcoran spoke of making the bodyself-supporting, but in so doing to beware of anything that might jeopardize the practice of purely artistic and intellectual productions. Mr. David Itkin directed the play. This performance was likewise his debut as a director of plays for De Paul. Mr. Itkin is supervising the direction of two other productions to be presented by De Paul groups in the near future. These two are "The Goose Hangs High," by De Paul Players, and "Across the Horizon," by the De Paul Alumni Association. All scenery was prepared by Rose Kruptnick. These scenes depicted fantastic forms and colors, usually imagined only in the wildest of fancies. Dances and music were by Diana Hubert and Eric de Lamarter, respectively. The musical selections were executed by Barbara Sieben, a member of the Music School faculty. Music School to Give First Recital Jan. 14 The De Paul University School of Music will present its first recital of this year on January 14, 8:15 p. m. at the Little Theatre, 64 E. Lake street. Mr. Ralph Ambrose, a member of the faculty, will play two groups of piano solos. These numbers will be most interesting as they will include such composers as Brahms, Schubert, Chopin, and the modern composers, Borodine, Debussy and Ravel. Mr. Ambrose will also play his own "Prelude." He has studied composition abroad with George Schumann, an eminent composer in Germany. Also on this program will be the Choral Society of the Illinois Club for Catholic Women. Mr. Arthur C. Becker is the choral director of this well known club. Mr. Gregory Konold will accompany on the piano. Mr. Leon Stein, a brilliant composition student of Mr. Becker, will play one of his own compositions, "Sonata for Violin and Piano." He will be assisted at the piano by Mr. Becker. Donohue Receives New Position at College John Donohue was appointed to the Department of Public Relations on last Monday, by Dr. F. V. Corcoran, president of the university. Donohue graduated from the Liberal Arts College last June. John, better known about De Paul and in newspaper circles as Jack, received his journalistic training at De Paul, and was the editor of The De Paulia two years ago, during his Junior term. Editor Sketches Progress Made on 1931 De Paulian progressing favorably and that various contributions will be received and evaluated. Bill Stevenson has already started to day dream of the fatal day when the powers will have generated the finished product. He also deeply appreciates the cooperation extended by the various officials and departments of the University. He also wishes it stressed that the next two months will tax the patience of all who are associated with the Annual. They are termed the crucial periods. A great deal of work will necessarily be crowded into a short period of time despite the attempts of the staff to systematically distribute the work over the year. The Business Manager, A1 Barsotti, has assimilated his forces and reports that his office is open to the reception of ads, donations of all financial assistance that will insure the success of THE DEPAULIAN. THE DEPAULIA CHICAGO, ILLINOIS JUNIORS FEBRUARY 13 AS PROM DATE HISTORIANS IN MEET AT BOSTON DOCTOR MURPHY IN ATTENDANCE Papers on Catholic Subjects Delivered by Scholars Doctor Murphy, the Dean of Instruction, was the representative of De Paul University at the Eleventh Annual Meeting of the American Catholic Historical Association, held under the auspices of His Eminence William Cardinal O'ConneU, Archbishop of Boston, at the Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, on December 29, 30, and 31, 1930. All public sessions, conferences, the general session, and the annual business meeting of the American Catholic Historical Association were held in the Ball Room Foyer, Copley Plaza Hotel. Members of the American Catholic Historical Association, members of the other associations and societies met at the same time, and all those interested in general Church history attended these sessions. The papers read were limited to twenty minutes. A paper on the Hildebrandirie Reform and its latest historian was delivered by the Rev. Dr. Thomas Oestreich, O. S. B., rector, and Professor of Ecclesiastical History of Belmont Abbey Seminary, Belmont, N. C. Georgiana Putnam McEntee, Ph. D., member of the Department of History and Social Science, Hunter College, New York City, in her discussion on The Catholic Social Guild of Great Britain, gave an interesting insight into the conditions of the Catholic Church in England. An absorbing paper on the Earliest Catholic Activities in Texas was read by Carlos E. Castaneda, M. A., Latin-American Librarian, University of Texas, Austin, Texas. These wer« three of the many subjects discussed. The American Catholic Historical Association, a national society for the promotion of study and research in the general history of the Catholic Church throughout the world, was founded at Cleveland, in December, 1919, and is incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. Membership is open to all who are interested professionally or otherwise in the study of the history of the Catholic Church. This does not, however, limit the membership to those persons of the Catholic faith. Entrance is secured through election by the executive council, upon nomination by a member or by direct application." The dues are: For annual members, five dollars. For life members, one hundred dollars. One meeting is held each year during the last week of December and as a general rule will meet in the same city with the American Historical Association. The principal papers read at the annual meeting will appear in the Catholic Historical Review, the official organ of the Association, a quarterly publication issued by a group of scholars of the Catholic University of America, Washington, D. C. and by an advisory board of editors elected by the Association. All members receive the Review. Charity Group Proves Helpful During Holidays During the holidays the Charity Club of De Paul University did much to stem the flow of poverty that engulfed Chicago in the wake of the depression. The various campus clubs in cooperation with the Greek letter societies combined their efforts in gathering together all of the used clothes that would be suitable for wear. Miss Frances Weber, the motivator of this altruistic gesture, presented to Father O'Connor of St. Vincent's Parish, in the name of the Delta Zeta Gamma Sorority, a contribution of $50, the sum of money gathered together by the young ladies of this organization, to be used in some charitable manner. The profit of $4, derived from the sale of Christmas cards, was also turned over to this fund. The Charity Club supplied many a needy family with their Christmas dinner through their distribution of baskets of food. The old clothes received were handled by Father O'Connor and the Ladies of St. Vincent's Parish. The movement to alleviate the depression has not been stopped it has just reached the peak of realization and the more active work will take form in the near future. The plea for clothing is still open, therefore students are again earnestly requested to contribute all of their used clothing. ARTS FRATERNITY OFFERS PRIZES Phi Beta Epsilon Honor Fraternity is sponsoring a prize contest for the Freshman male students in all the departments of the University. The prize offered for the winner is a five dollar gold piece. The purpose of this contest is to encourage scholastic endeavor among the lower classmen and to produce some original thoughts on the topics selected. These subjects are of universal interest and afford limitless possibilities for development. The tentative list includes these five topics: 1. The Relation of Literature to Life. 2. 1 he Value of a Catholic Education. 3. The Value of a Liberal Education. 4. Materialism, as an obstruction to Spiritual Progress. 5. The Proper Position of Scholarship and Athletics in the University Curriculum. Because the first semester examinations follow so closely upon the Christmas holidays it is thought advisable to withhold the final plans. However, sufficient notice will be given early in the semester so that there will be ample time to submit essays. Students are advised to begin work on their essays at as early a date as possible. January 9, 1931 President, Treasurer Extend Best Wishes For 1931 to Students The first issue of the De Paulia in 1931 offers an acceptable medium and opportunity to the President of the University to extend greetings and good wishes to the entire studentbody for the New Year. These greetings are filled with the paternal spirit and are the expression of a deep and genuine interest in the welfare of every one at De Paul. May this New Year be a truly blessed one, may it mark progress toward the goal that urges us on, a step and a long step forward on the path to intellectual, spiritual and physical maturity. It will add further opportunity to our Alma Mater to render generous and effective service to her sons and daughters and this together with a spirit of cooperation among the students, a spirit of study, of active interest in every phase of the school's life will give the assurance that the new year will make its full contribution to the total value of our lives and bring us that measure of happiness to which we are entitled. Courage, then, and confidence in the face of difficulties and trials, energy and devotedness to our appointed tasks, and God's blessing on us all, such is the wish that I gladly extend to all to help toward the realization of a Happy New Year. F. V. CORCORAN, C. M., President. It gives me great pleasure to join the editors of 7 he De Paulia in wishing a Happy New Year to all the readers of this excellent college paper. "A Happy New Year" is suggestive of hope and promise together with perhaps an allusion or implication by way of contrast that "the old year" was not as happy in every way as it migljt have been. "A Happy New Year" to De Paulites means hope and promise begotten of manly courage and intelligent effort. Adversities and difficulties bring out some of the finer qualities of the human mind" and strengthen the soul to greater, more striking achievement. De Paul University has enjoyed remarkable success, though sobered and strengthened from time to time by minor adversities. "A Happy New Year" we feel confident of, with the blessing of God. DANIEL J. McHUGH, C. M., reasurer. SOLEMN IRIDIUM AT ST. VINCENT'S The Daughters of Charity and the Vincentian Fathers will observe the Centenary of the apparition of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal by a solemn Triduum to be held in the parish church, St. Vincent's, on January 30, 31, and February 1. Services will be held every morning, afternoon and evening. The morning services are to consist of Pontifical Mass the afternoon will be for the various sisterhoods of Chicago and the evening services for the members of the association of the Miraculous Medal and the general public. It is the desire of the Very Reverend President, Dr. Corcoran, that all the students of the university take active part in the celebration. It has been suggested that members of the student body should fulfill duties of minor offices of the Mass, and that all the students, or those who volunteer, should sing one or all the Masses, and that the girls should walk in procession, dressed in blue and white. There is to be a holiday, it is reported, in honor of the celebration. The whole student body will be enrolled in the Miraculous Medal during the retreat. DePaul St.Thomas Here Tuesday DRAKE HOTEL IS SCENE OF YEAR'S BIG DANCE BAND NOT YET CHOSEN Class Presidents Murphy, Jantorni Work to Boost Hop Friday, the thirteenth of February, is the day selected by the Junior classes of De Paul University, on which will be staged the first formal dancing party of the college year. The committee in charge of arrangements announced yesterday that the 1931 Junior Prom will take place in the Main Dining Room and the Avenue of Palms in the Drake Hotel. This ballroom is, without a doubt, one of the most exclusive and appropriate places obtainable for De Paul's annual Junior Prom. Band Is Not Selected A contract with an orchestra has not as yet been signed. Several of the leading dance bands in the country have submitted bids for the assignment. The committee on music, comprised of Karlin and Sam Baskin, both of the College of Law, are considering the various orchestras and plan to close all deals within the next few days. The first public announcement of the syncopators chosen, will be made in next week's De Paulia. It is understood that the committee will not be picayunish in the selection of a well-known and recognized group of dance musicians. From reliable sources it is learned that all the exponents of American dancing syncopation, being considered, are of what is known as national ranking. The Prom Committee voted unanimously to adhere to the tradition of presenting favors to the ladies. Although no committee on favors has been picked, it is customary that it be made up of the coed members of the general committee. In former years these favors have always been one of the features of the Prom. The fact that the description of the favors has unfailingly been kept from the public always adds to the anxiety of each coed, who receives a bid to the party. Nine Juniors On Committee The Prom Committee is composed of nine Juniors, three from each the Liberal Arts, Commerce and Law Colleges. John Murphy, president of the Junior Arts class, Bud Nichol and Charlotte Whitney are the Uptown representatives. A1 Jantorni, Junior Commerce prexy, Alex McDougall and Marcella Allely represent the Commerce department. Karlin. Law head, Paul Strohl and Sam Baskin are ambassadors from the legal college. The above named nine have complete dharge of affairs and will function in conjunction with the Student Council. The scene of this year's party is the same as that of the Prom last year. The Drake has the proper atmosphere for a formal dance of this kind. It is just about the only place in Chicago supplying a spacious enough ballroom for a university prom. All arrangements with the Drake Hotel Company were executed by John Murphy and A1 Jantorni. Prexies Lead Grand March Contrary to the procedure followed in most mid-Western and Eastern universities, it is the custom at De Paul to have the presidents of the classes lead the grand march. In many colleges the Junior class elects a Prom king, some six weeks previous to date of the dance. This man has complete charge of affairs. The plan, as carried out at De Paul, has proven to be more satisfactory because of the difficulty in selecting a king from the two campuses. YEAR-BOOK HAS THREE NEW AIDS TO BUS. MANAGER A1 Barsotti, business manager of the 1931 Depaulian, has organized his forces for the financial welfare of this year's annual. In an exclusive interview Barsotti announced the appointment of three capable assistants. John Kelly, who has been associated during the past few years with the Wranglers, represents that organization this year as president. Kelly's record is his recommendation. Ray Baer, an enterprising sophomore, who is capable of much hard work, is the second member of his business staff. The third member of the staff will be Shaeffer, who has formerly been associated with the St. Mel annual. Shaeffer, and who, though a new man in the University, has already distinguished himself scholastically. With the assistance of these men, Barsotti sincerely believes that the De Paulian will be a phenomenal success. With the second semester approaching, the work of the business staff will begin to take form.

References: V. 
 V. 
 V. 
 V. 
 V. 
 V.