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THE SKYSCRAPER Volume I. MUNDELEIN COLLEGE, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, MAY 29, 1931 Number 5 CISCORA CONFERENCE HELD AT MUNDELEIN Diocesan Seminary Choir Chants Solemn High Mass. The third Ciscora Conference of 1931 opened with Solemn High Mass in the auditorium of Mundelein Col lege, at 9:30 a. m., on Ascension Thursday, May 14. The Right Rev erend Monsignor J. Gerald Kealy, Ph.D., Rector and Professor of Lit urgy, Saint Mary-of-the-Lake Sem inary, acted as celebrant. The Rev erend Clifford J. LeMay, S. J., Dean of Men, Loyola University, was dea con, and the Reverend Joseph Luther, S. J., Director of the Sodality, acted as subdeacon. Through the courtesy of the Right Reverend Bernard J. Sheil, D. D., the choir of St. Mary-of-the-Lake Semi nary, directed by Professor Otto Sin- genberger, sang the Mass. The beauty and strength of their voices was in keeping with the solemnity of the occasion, and the vibrant tones of the Gregorian chant blended into a perfect harmony with the organ notes, played by Arthur Becker, Dean of Music at De Paul University. After a short respite for breakfast, the morning session was begun promptly, with approximately 1,600 people present, at 10:30, with a wel coming address by Eleanor Joyce, of Mundelein College. This was followed by a reading of those amendments to the Ciscora constitution which were considered particularly advisable for the progress of the Sodality. George Arthur, of St. George High School, then spoke in favor of a movement of the Sodality to collect postage stamps for the missions. After a brief discussion, the motion was declared, voted upon, and carried. The whole program was accurately timed, giving a minimum allotment to each subject. The first committee report was given by Miss Betty Lapp, of St. Scholastica Academy, chairman of the Movie Publicity Committee. This group, in operation since Febru ary, has already viewed and reviewed six outstanding movies. The reviews are to be posted in all schools, so that the students may patronize the clean movies. Since there is so much inde cent advertising of movies in the newspapers, Miss Lapp asked that each Sodalist sign a petition which is to be sent to the papers, with an appeal for the suppression of immoral advertising. Next Miss Margaret Bourget, of the Immaculata, chairman of the World's Fair Committee, re ported the progress of her group. A lew members of the committee have interviewed Mr. Dixon, who is in charge of the Educational Department (Continued on Page 4, Column 5) His Eminence, George Cardinal Mundelein Mundelein Loyola Party Is May Event The strains of dance music fur nished by Tony Tomezak and his orchestra issuing from the gymnasium seemed in harmony with the- gay chat ter of the laughing couples attending the tea-dance given by the college on Wednesday afternoon, May 13, at which the Loyola students were guests. This dance afforded a delightful afternoon for the Loyola men and the Mundelein women. Snatches of argu ments, smiling ones, of course, floated out of the dancing crowd, and seemed to center about such unusual things as debates. Up in the second-floor social rooms, serious conversations were taking place in secluded corners, and groups of absorbed players sat around tables, concentrating on bridge games. In the lovely solarium on the seventh floor, other bridge games were in progress, with less intensity and more light con versation. Most popular of all was the roof gar den on the fourth floor, charmingly decorated with gay Japanese lanterns swinging over the many tables set for four. Ice cream, coffee, and cake were served. About five o'clock, in accordance with the etiquette of the occasion, the Loyolans. took their departure, and trailed off across the campus to their more masculine atmosphere. Combine Coronation Mother's Program With all the solemnities befitting such an important occasion, the stu dents of Mundelein College paid tribute to Blessed Mother and to their own mothers at an impressive Mother's Day program in the college audi torium on Friday, May 8, at which the mothers of the students were the hon ored guests. The student body passed in proces sion into the auditorium, each mem ber carrying a Talisman rose the symbol of her love and loyalty. Ger trude S c a n 1 a n delivered a verbal greeting to the mothers, and Irene Timko gave a musical echo of this welcome with her violin rendition of Souvenir. The Reverend Francis A. Vaughn, S. J., then addressed the assembly with what might be termed a true appreciation of Mother. The curtain then opened on a charming series of tableaux depicting three generations of mothers. The first picture, ably portrayed by Regina Czonstka, was that of an old-fashioned, silver-haired, gray-clad mother, seated serenely in a straight-backed chair. Mary Nicholson, as the Mother of To day, interpreted the modern mother and comrade so dear to the heart of every college girl, and in the last pic ture, Leonora Stahr, as the Mother of Tomorrow, showed that, after all, Mother is only a bigger little girl. After the vocal number, To My Mother, by Betty Smith, Marion Ryan gave an appropriate tribute to Mother Mary Isabella, who is the mother of our college. The girls left their places, and, marching in procession, each presented her own mother with a rose. The second part of the program opened with Intermezzo and Min- uett by the Mundelein College string quintette, followed by Ave Maria by Dorothy Weldon, A May- time Song by Helen Orvis, and an en semble number, Sancta Maria. The coronation then took place. The stage was decked with flowers and beneath a blossom-laden arch, Irene O'Connell, dressed in the flow ing blue-and-white robes of the Blessed Mother, was crowned Queen of the May. As Vera Carson placed the wreath upon her head and veiled attendants laid flowers at her feet, the entire assembly filled the audi torium with the sweet strains of Re member, O Thou Virgin Blest. The curtain was drawn on this beautiful sight, only to rise again on the splen did climax of the day, the Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament. The student choir sang the Adoro Te. Gregorian, and the Tantum Ergo, by Saint-Saens, during the Benediction. When the ceremony was finished, the mothers, the honored guests of the college, proudly wearing their gift roses, met the students and members of the faculty in an informal reception in the main corridor and re ception rooms. HIS EMINENCE TO OFFICIATE AT DEDICATION College Will Be Blessed Solemn Ceremonial on June Third. with His Eminence, George Cardinal Mun delein, will officiate at the formal ded ication of Mundelein College on Wednesday morning, June 3, at ten o'clock. Mundelein College was founded to meet the need for a Catholic wom an's college on the north side of Chi cago, in accordance with the Cardi nal's desire. It was originally intended that the dedication should take place in the fall, but circumstances necessitated that it be postponed until spring. Final arrangements were completed, how ever, before the Cardinal sailed for Rome to officiate at the dedication of the new College of the Propaganda. Although His Eminence has mani fested his whole-hearted interest in the college throughout its initial year, his dedication address will be his first official message to the student body, and both faculty and students are look ing forward to the occasion. The ceremony will open with a greeting by Helen O'Gara. The Car dinal will address the assembly, and immediately afterwards he will per form the dedication, placing a special blessing on the Kilgen liturgical church organ, which is his gift to the college. His Eminence will return to the auditorium for Solemn Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament, at which the Glee Club and ensemble, directed by Professor Otto Singenberger, will sing several of the most beautiful hymns in the Catholic liturgy, Han del's Hallelujah Chorus, the Adoro Te of Saint-Saens, and the Te Deum. Invitations have been issued for the ceremony and for the luncheon which will follow it. An organ recital by an eminent organist will close the pro gram. Honors Day On Honors Day, June 4, Mundelein will pay formal tribute to a group of representative students. All who have distinguished themselves during the year in scholastic, athletic, or other activities will receive public recogni tion, and the newly elected officers of classes and councils for 1931-'32 will be installed. It is possible, too, that some of the juniors will be elected to the Gold Key, the honorary society whose members are chosen because of their outstanding service to their col lege. Honors Day will be an annual event at Mundelein. APOSTOLIC DELEGATE GUEST OF COLLEGE His Excellency Leaves Message for Student Body. First Junior Prom Is Brilliant Success The first Junior Promenade of Mun delein College, which was held in the Drake Hotel on the evening of May 22, will be recorded in the annals of the school as one of the most successful accomplishments that have taken place during this first year. Long aftier the last strains of Home Sweet Home had echoed throughout the Grand Ballroom of the Dra.ke, the many participants were still singing the praises of what might well be termed the season's loveli est dance. The soft-shaded lights, the low music, and the rainbow hues of the beautiful gowns were all very im pressive. Spring seemed to be the theme of all these lovely creations. Although everyone was having a gay time, an atmosphere of dignified re serve prevailed throughout the eve ning. The cheery greetings which were heard on every side brought the spirit of friendliness and goodfellow- ship which will ever mark a Munde lein group. The music by Johnny Maitland and his musicians, all artists on their special instruments, is to be com mended. Because the crowd was not too great, there was ample room to dance in the spacious ballroom and in the adjoining tower room. As the couples danced, a beautiful panorama was presented by the many-colored dresses, creations of the latest fashion. Among those present at the dance were the society editors of the various newspapers, who were the guests of Mr. George Drake, Jr. The chaperons, the members of the clergy, and the others who attended the dance had for it the highest praise. One gentle man remarked that it was the most orderly dance he had ever witnessed. It can safely be said that the Prom came up to the expectations of every one. The remarkable success of the dance is due to those who gave their time and energy in working toward its interest. All those who attended the dance are to be congratulated for entering into the spirit of the affair. With this first dance, a good begin ning has been made, a precedent has been established, and if in the future the Junior Proms are as successful, there is no doubt as to whether or not they will be well attended. Vera Carson, chairman of the Stu dent Activities Council of the college, was in charge of the arrangements for the Prom. She was assisted by Irene O'Connell and Mary Emily Garvey, president and vice-president of the class. The following excerpt from a letter from the Drake Hotel Company is indicative of the character of the Prom: You and your staff, as well as Miss Carson and her committee, are to be highly complimented on the commend able manner in which the arrange ments were handled- To have such a delightful and well-mannered group of young folks at The Drake is indeed a pleasure and you can feci justly proud of your students. His Excellency, the Most Reverend Pietro Fumasoni-Biondi, D. D., Apos tolic Delegate to the United States, visited Mundelein College, Saturday, May 9. The papal delegate was ac companied by his secretary, the Rev erend Francis E. Hyland, J. H. C, and the Reverend Francis M. Flaherty of Holy Name Cathedral. His Excellency commented to mem bers of the faculty upon the necessity for personal sacrifice on the part of those who would educate youth to adhere to the fundamental principles, to the aims which count. He cited Spain as an example of a country in which those principles have not been firmly established, so that the change in government has brought about a breaking away from all traditions. He regretted that he came at a time when classes were not in session, but he left this message in writing for the students: It has been a great pleasure to visit Mundelein College. I was great ly impressed not only with the magni ficent building, but also and especially with the progress which the college has made in its first scholastic year. I regret that my visit was at a time when the college was not in session. However, I have asked the Sisters to extend my best wishes to the stu dents. I trust that God will continue to bless the college, the Sisters, and the students. P. FUMASONI-BIONDI, Abp. of Doclea, Papal Delegate. The Apostolic Delegation in the United States was established in 1893. The present delegate had a varied diplomatic career before be succeeded Cardinal Bonzano to the delegation on December 14, 1922. He was born in Rome in 1872 and was ordained there in 1897. He was sent as a delegate to the East Indies in 1916, and in the same year was consecrated Archbishop of Doclea. His Excellency was the first Apostolic Del egate to Japan in 1919, and was ap pointed Secretary of the Sacred Con gregation of Propaganda in June, 1921. Since December 14, 1922, he has been Apostolic Delegate to the United States. While he was in Chicago, His Excel lency conducted an examination for candidates for the doctorate of theol ogy at St. Mary-of-the-Lake Seminary, in Mundelein, Illinois. College Glee Club Make Formal De'but The Glee Club made its formal debut on Sunday evening, May 23, when it presented its first concert, in the college auditorium. The perform ance was under the direction of Pro fessor Otto Singenberger, whose ef forts, combined with the willingness of the members of the Glee Club, pro duced an altogether pleasing result. Although the club is still in its in fancy, the members, with the poise of prima donnas, prepared to set a stand ard in singing for future concerts. Their voices were remarkably clear and strong, and rich in the qual ity of sweetness. For the opening number, they chose a devotional song. Although this type of selection is noted for its difficulty and lack of ap peal, they succeeded in making it in teresting to their listeners. Especially delightful were two negro spirituals, rendered with just the right amount of shading and the colorful, throaty tones of the darky. These young singers were unusually well versed in interpretation and the art of shading. With equal facility they were able to sing a slow, dreamy waltz, and immediately afterward to swing into the brilliant, lively strains of the Russian Trepak. As a con cluding number, one of Moszkowski's works, The Dance, was sung, which particularly appealed to the audience because of its beautiful rhythm. (Continued on Page 3, Column 4) i
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