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THE SKYSCRAPER BOOKCHATTER Looking over the Rothensteiner Col lection in the college library the other day, wc were amazed at the complete ness of the collection of representative English poetry and literary criticism re cently donated to the college by the em inent poet and historian, the Reverend John Rothensteiner of St. Louis, Mis souri. Here are poems for every con ceivable type of reader from the musical songs of Bliss Carmen to the fanciful verse of Swinburne. The well-known ti tles of all of the works of England's present poet laureate, John Masefield, peer out from their shelf like old friends un expectedly accosted. Here also is the classical poetry of William Watson, and the lovable, simple verse of T. A. Daly; the delicate, fervent lines of Christina Rossetti, and the real istic soldier ballads of Kipling. The Poetry of Various Glees, as performed at the Harmonists in London, printed in 1798, is one of the oldest volumes in the collection. Although most of us think of Hazlitt as an essayist, we are sure you would all enjoy his Song of Aymon. Further on one comes upon another fine piece of literature. Sigurd the Volsuny, the vigorous masterpiece inspired by the epic of the Nibelungs, written by William Morris. On other shelves are the complete poetical works of Shakespeare, Dryden, Pope, and Spen ser; the dainty poems of Sir John Suck ling, and the lovely, haunting lyrics of Shelley. Ballads of Books by Brander Matthews is another fascinating vol ume. Oscar Wilde, Lionel Johnson, Lou ise Imogen Guiney, Edwin Mark-ham James EIroy Flecker, and G. K. Chester ton are only a few of the later-day poets represented in the collection. Among these books are many rare edi tions, and some exceptionally fine bind ings. Notable among them is a beau tiful copy of Francis Thompson's Sister Songs, and Jeremy Taylor's The Golden Grove, published in London in 1719. This group alone of the Rothensteiner Collection numbers over six hundred vol umes, and in years to come will serve as a fitting memorial to the gracious, kindly spirit of the donor. CLUBS + AND + CLASSES COMMERCE STUDENTS SEE BOARD OF TRADE A group of awed students finally caught a glimpse of the noted bulls and bears on the Commerce club trip to the Board of Trade, Saturday, Oct. 22. In order to hear the gong that would officially begin the bidding in the market for that da ', the members arrived early and went to the visitor's gallery on the fourth floor where they might look down on the wheat pit. Promptly at 9:30 the gong resounded throughout the building and the wheat pit changed immediately with the gestures of a chaotic group of shouting men. Messenger boys scurried here and there. Chalk rasped and squeaked on the huge blackboard carrying the varying figures of prices from other exchanges of the world. Accommodating guides informed the students that the men in the pit bid by means of their hands and fingers. The plains held outward is an offer to sell, held inward signifies a bid. The executive offices were visited next, including the director's room luxuriously- paneled with unfinished chestnut wood. An inspection of the miniature grain ele vator in operation followed and the stu dents marvelled at the mechanical ar rangement of the machine which is made to conform in every particular to the actual working of modern grain-handling equipment. STYLUS CLUB PLEDGES HONORED A T MEETING In order to encourage and aid Stylus Club members in their creative work, selections numbered among the best sub mitted by the pledges were read at the social meeting of the club on Oct. 24. The selections were: an essay on On Rain by Margaret Osten; a poem en titled Symphonies in Silver by Mary Dehey, and a brief verse, The Last Minute, by Alexandra Prassas. Cardinal Mundelein Presents Historic Documents to College (Continued from Page 1, Column 3) A beautiful autographed portrait of Longfellow is given added significance by its marginal frame of scenes from his best-known poems, notably from Paul Revere, Evangeline, and The Bridge. A note from Alfred, Lord Tennyson challenges the interest of all lovers of literature, but the handwriting docs not fit the poet of the idylls. It is, however, a courteous, kindly letter and it come from Farringford, Freshwater, Isle of Wight. Of special significance just now is a line of music penned by Edvard Grieg in Leipzig in 1895, since this year the music world commemorates the twenty- fifth anniversary of his death. One can almost see the firm hand of the master placing the tiny notes on the rather hastily-drawn staff. It is like walking down the years and meeting old friends to encounter the fa mous men whose personal letters peer out at us from the quiet frames. A brief, carefully-written letter from Oliver Wen dell Holmes creates anew the gentle hu mor of the man. A polite refusal from Samuel Clemens with an excuse of the illness of his wife gives us a new view of Mark Twain. A letter from William Black is on the engraved paper of the Shakespeare Hotel, Stratford-on-Avon. A note from Wil liam Cullcn Bryant bears the date 1877. There is a bar of that stirring song of our patriots, The Battle Cry of Free dom, beneath the picture of the composer, George H. Root. Frances Hodgson Bur nett, charming author of Little Lord Fauntleroy, holds a place of honor in one frame, and nearby arc notes from Thomas Hughes, Frederic Harrison, Maurice Hewlett, Gilbert Parker, S. B. Crockett, and Henry Harland. It is a collection of unending interest to all students, to all Americans, and a priceless addition to the treasures of Mundelein College. His Eminence start ed the collection last year with the pres entation of portraits and letters of Char les Carroll of Carrolton, of the first Archbishop of New York, of General Philip Sheridan, and of Roger B. Taney, Justice of the Supreme Court who ren dered the decision in the Dred Scott case, and with the presentation of eighteen new letters and portraits, the Chancellor of the College has created an invaluable museum of etchings and documents. His Eminence has declared his inten tion of sending portraits and signatures of a canonized saint and a Sovereign Pontiff, thus adding a note of ecclesias tical value to a priceless collection. In the letter which accompanied the portraits, the Cardinal wrote, I am send ing these original letters to the college which bears my name, not only because these exhibits have a monetary value of their own, but because they certainly do contribute to the interest and culture of the students, for, to me, nothing is so proprietary and so reminiscent of a per son as his own signature. ARTISTS EXHIBIT SKILL AT PARTY The Art club tea of Oct. 26 might have been the latest note from the Latin Quarter of Paris. Spirits soared as the artists entered the gaily-hung picture gallery, which is the Glee club room on ordinary days, and members and pledges soon became acquainted under the gra cious guidance of the hostesses, Alice Al exander, Sylvia Aronian, Ann Lally, and Mary Honan. Real skill was displayed as fellow ar tists cut out one another's profile in sil houette. Undersized foreheads and over sized noses distinguished some of the re sults but the girls remained undaunted. Joan Limburg carried off the prize for the best silhouette, and Marie Walter came out first in the contest to straighten out the numbered letters of art objects. Clever impersonations of famous paint ings tested the contestant's knowledge as well as her sense of humor. Mrs. Ewert received the award for the best imperson ation, and Virginia Roboke took the prize for the most complete list of pictures. The festivities ended with the serving of tea and cakes. Sophomores Prove Financial Wizards Who could have guessed that the daint ily-gowned young women dancing so gracefully and light-heartedly at the Sophomore Cotillion, Oct. 28, at the Belden-Stratford were financial wizards? Not only was the second cotillion of Mundelein College an outstanding social event, it was a decided financial success as well Approximately 200 couples were in attendance. Alice Yocum, chairman of the Cotillion committee shares honors with Mary Dick, president of the soph omore class, and the members of the com mittee for managing the party and for setting a precedent in the affairs of the class of '35. The members of the faculty who gra ciously acted as chaperones were Miss Beatrice Marshall, Miss Myrtle Magnus son, Dr. Miriam R. Rooney, William H. Conley, Dr. Arthur M. Murphy, and Pro fessor George M. Schmeing. The sophomores wish to express their appreciation to the faculty and the mem bers of all the classes who aided so whole heartedly in making the Cotillion an en joyable and successful enterprise. LAETARE PLAYERS SPLASH AND LUNCH HOMEMAKERS BEGIN VARIETY OF EVENTS FACULTY I he Home Economics students are busy these days with tours, lectures, con ventions, and costume making, but, true to their homemaking ideal, they took time off for a party on Wed. Nov. 2, and infl ated their pledges and elected officers. Adelaide Brost is their new president, Clementine Paloney is vice-president, Helen Horan, secretary, and Mary Ann Walsh, treasurer. One of the most interesting events on their program was a lecture given by Arnold Shercliffe, caterer in charge of the culinary department of the Belden- Stratford Hotel and author of the Edgc- water Salad Book, in the lecture room on Oct. 27. Through the kindness of Mr. Walsh, general manger of the Merchandise Mart, the institution management class had the privilege of touring the cuisine of the Mart on Oct. 26, and of observing the famous Swiss chef command his crew of white-clad pastery makers. The chef showed them a six-foot anniversary cake he was constructing for an exhibit at the Palmer House. Pierre Berard, the renowned chef who commands the culinary operations of many Chicago restaurants, was introduc ed to the students who found his foreign methods and manners most interesting. GESELLSCHAFT ELECTS AND INITIA TES PLEDGES Gloria Barry was elected president of Die Rothensteiner Gescllschaft, A a n Lacker was elected vice-president, Miss Beatrice Marshall, secretary, and Mil dred Hora, treasurer at a special meet ing held last month. Forty-five new members were initiated into the Gesellschaft at the first social gathering of the club held on Nov. 3, and Julie Matenacrs, Pauline Duzeski, Lucia Mazurek, Gloria Barry, Anna Marie Erst, and Marion Siffermann did the honors on the initiation committee. The Reverend Eneas B. Goodwin, A.B., B.D., St. Mary's University; LL.B., J.D., John Marshall Law School; Fellow of Johns Hopkins University. Professor of Political Science. By Evelyn Lincoln Father Goodwin dropped into the nearest chair and wearily mopped his brow. What is this all about, he ques tioned unhappily, a friendly twinkle in his eye betraying the woebegone ex pression on his face. If you could have seen me sprinting across the campus to get here on time, and after four classes, too It won't take long, Father, I re assured him. The students here at Mundelein want to know all about their faculty members, and you are the vic tim today. I'll ask the questions, and all you have to do is answer them. Proceed, he said graciously, lean ing back comfortably in his chair, so I proceeded. What is a Fellow of John Hopkins University? I asked. I know there are only two or three Catholic priests who have merited that honor and that you are one of them. There's not much to it said Father, reflectively, Let me see. First you must have a special aptitude and ability along certain lines (mine, of course, was political science), the department in which you are working must recommend you, the faculty must pass on the selec tion, the board of trustees must confirm (Continued on Page 4, Column 3) A STIRRING SCENE FROM GHEON DRAMA And the whole of Laetare Players went splash It sounds like a catastro phe but it is simply the latest social meet ing in the calendar of Mundelein's enter prising drama club. And it took place last Wednesday, Nov. 2. After an hour merrily spent in a splash party in the pool, the Players assembled in the cafeteria lounge where a brief re ception was held. The hungry mermaids then sat down to the luncheon prepared for them at attractively-decorated tallies. Tall red candles winked invitingly and autumn flowers lifted bright heads from the black bowls which held them. Conversation flitted from topic to topic and, naturally enough, the new play was an engrossing subject and was discussed in all its phases from the unfortunate tenth Pilgrim to the Castle of Menthon taking shape in the work-shop downstairs. Marion Ryan as Bernard and Virginia Sweeney as Marguerite in a scene from The Marvellous Adventure of Bernard de Menthon to be presented Nov. 17, 19, and 20.
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1932-11-09 (3)
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