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As It Should THE MERCIAD
Published at Mercy hurst College. Erie. Pennsylvania
All of Mercyhurst
Welcomes the
Freshmen
SPORTY BITS Orientation Week CRUISE NOTES FROM English Club Meets f Listing of Junior And
S. S. MERCYHURST
(Continued from Page 3) (Continued from Page 3) To Receive Freshmen; Sophomore Class *
play. Pro football invaded out city stately p r o c e s s i o n , solemnly On I Saturday morning, October Review Books Officers
limits when the Chicago Bears and marched into the foyer to meet 19, the Junior class entertained
the Pittsburgh Steelers clashed in their prospective ^teachers. their "little sisters," the Fresh- The English Club of Mercyhurst The following are the officers
the Stadium, with$the latter com- After the reception, Freshmen men, at the traditional brunch in under the direction of Sister Mary of the class of 1942: President, Ma-
ing out on top. talents were aptly displayed in an the student's dining room, or in Philippa held its initial meeting of rie Keleher; Vice-President, Eve-
Then just a couple of weeks ago informal entertainment for the the manner of the day, The S. S. the year on Tuesday, October 8 at lyn White; Secretary, Priscilla
the famed Massilon Tigers from faculty. The evening's festivities Mercyhurst. 8 p. m. in the South Parlor. The Jenkins; Treasurer, Eileen Rehler;
| Ohio, the most outstanding h i g h were then terminated by a tea in The a r r a n g e m e n t s carried ceremonies began with a formal and Merciad Representative, Pau-
school football team i in the coun- the State Dining Room. I through a nautical motif. Each literary initiation of new members, line Lynch.
itry, annihilated East's warriors by Wednesday morning was spent guest as she arrived was forced with Miss Dorothy Tormayv in
to walk the gangplank in keeping charge. Her adroit questioning in Also from the Junior Class are:
I a score of 74-0. This was t h e in taking an English placement
with the privacy of the year 1940. turn disconcerted and J reassured Secretary of Student j;; Council,
worst beating of East's history test, getting measured for cap and
Special mentionfis made of the the aspiring Freshmen. Catherine McMillian; Treasurer of
(last year they held Massilon I to gown and a meeting with the Dean
crew for, according to all reports, Student Council, Mary Catherine
66 points). However, Massilon has of Residence. ? Following regular business the
no passengers were seen crowding Sherwood; Representative to Stu-
an amazing team; they haven't On Wednesday afternoon the program of the evening was intro-
the rail. dent Council, Jeanne Maley; Vice-
lost a game since 1937, and i n Juniors took their little sisters on duced. This included a monologue President of the Sodality, Claudia
three starts this season piled up a tour of Erie, pointing out to —M ary.; Par met eron the antics of the lovable Pen- Evans; and Secretary of Sodality,
171 points while holding all oppon- them the various places of inter- rod by Miss Mary Rita Gallagher, Rosemary I llrich.
ents scoreless. This is the team est. After this visit to the city, talented newcomer to the Junior
which rated a four-page s t o r y big and little sisters, tired and Senior Officers class, and a very interesting book At their last class meeting as
spread in Life Magazine a year hungry, returned to school where Accept Positions review on Mrs. Mary Orva Coyle Freshmen in June, the present
ago. They brought their famed a delightful picnic supper was O'Neil's book, The Life of Mother Sophomore class elected the follow-
66-piece swing band to Erie with waiting for them in the ever-pop- The election of the Senior Class Elizabeth Ann Seton. There was ing officers for the year 1940-41:
them, and gave the packed Sta- ular lounge. officers, held at the closing of the then, an informal discussion of the
dium spectators a great show bet- They are: President, Dorothy
Thursday morning the Freshmen last school term, prior to Class popular travel book, I Married Ad- O'Hara; Vice-President, Nora Jean
ween halves and after the game. fully orientated, attended classes Day, made possible the acceptance venture, by Osa Johnson. I
Elaborately decked out in colorful Stephens; Secretary, Betty Jane
and took jtheir rightful places as of the torch of the presidency by Young; and Treasurer, Dorothy
uniforms, they did precision mar- • Plans'Were I presented by the
Mercyhurst students. Martha Hutton. Beth Leahy and Ogorchock. i
ching to the tune of "Hold that chairmen of the three divisions of
—Marie Keleher Rosemary Klos were retained in
Tiger" a n d "Six Lessons Prom the club for activities during the These are all new officers, none
their posts of vice-president and
Madame Lazonga." Incidentally coming I year. I Seasonal I refresh- having held any position as fresh-
treasurer, while Catherine Bellucci
this band may be back in Erie for Susan Selects Sealskin ments were served at the conclu- men. I 5 ^ H ^ B I
was newly elected to the secretary-
the East-West All-Star game i n sion of the meeting in the students'
ship, the office vacated by the new
January. (Continued from Page 3) dining room. ^ B ' ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ V ^
president. Ruth Brugger l a n d
Football fans ought to plan to Many; times f these parts are made Helen Sullivan were chosen as the
Seniors-Frosh Hold
take in the East-Academy tilt i n of inferior or mismatched skins. senior representatives ?in the Stu- ^^•Weiner Roast
Look for signs of good work- dent Council, of which Rosemary lounge. Hitherto, we had been sus-
the Stadium on November 16. The
latter is favored to win the C i t y manship—the facings of fronts Klos was elected {president by the penseful! ^ ^ H ^ H B ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H ^ ^ I ^i All nature was I a t her ibest to
Oct. 3—We notice that Kay Ny-
Series, but it should be a close con- should be skins folded over instead entire student body. Jeanne Weir greet the I Seniors I and Freshies
berg is I monopolizing I Abe her
test. We practice Teachers c a n of extra pieces seamed at the turn. was recently reappointed as Mer- when the former were hostess at
root for our "other alma mater", A well made coat has a facing of interesting correspondent at N. Y. a picnic, October third, on the hill-
ciad Representative. iP^^^^^H
what ? ^k at least one and one-half to two Jane Franklin C. He causes I many lag heart to tops of the Hess farm, overlooking
If any of you are the bloodthir- inches. The edges that are subject flutter! IW HHHHB the picturesque campus of Our Al-
sty kind, you can take in boxing to hard wear such as cuffs, pock- I Oct. 4—Mary {Isabel I and! Sis ma Mater. ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ K V f
matches on Monday nights a n d ets, back of the neck and bottom 1
Junior Diary | j P were off to an exciting weekend H During the afternoon, I and far
wrestling on Saturday nights in'*' should be adequately protected ^ in Pittsburgh. fThey^re-?going to into the night, around a hUgS'bofl-
the old Elks Auditorium. the best quality of fur. Note care- (Continued from Page 8) attend the Pitt-Missouri game. 'Mm fire, games were p layed and songs
But for the present, let's take iii fully' the buttons and loops, the date she's just worrying about 'A Oct. 15—Betty I Compton I came werelsung tot the accompaniment
our campus sports—which means a lining and any other needlework. the conscription. Marie received back today for a visit and brought of merry voices, rustling leaves,
big turnout f o r hockey•practice Would you like me to try on the another letter from Bob. all her jollity with her. Betty and and crackling logs. Roasted hot
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each afternoon, and an" enthusias- coat, Glo? Of course—^1 wouldn't Sept. 26—Classes began. TW'f Charlie are going to 'middle-aisle' dogs galore, scalloped potatoes,
tic cheering section for any a n d mind. Always be sure the coat fits were there in body but not in spir- frosted I chocolate I cakes, coffee,
all games scheduled. properly and is becoming. A fur it. We saw Audrey Bannister in H Oct. 6—Jane Dixon was here to toasted I marshmallows, 1 and lice
—Anne Stout coat should be loose and roomy but town she looked lovely and hap- day. I She a hasn't lost one of I her cream suckers put a climax to the
still be comfortable. A well-fitting py another bride to £ be. fYes, fun-loving qualities. We were sur- evening's entertainment. B ^ B ^ ^ B
fur coat never feels heavy. There Marie receved a letter. Such devo- prised E to J see I her I without her B Over one! hundred guests were
SOPHLAND should be no strain on the fur shorthand book! g ^ ^ j t ^ ^ ^ B S a g ^ g present at the gala outing, among
through the back, under the arms Sept. 27—Jimmy descended up- Oct. 7—Ginny Kopec showed up whom were Mother M. De Sales,
(Continued from Page 3) or in the sleevs. on the practice-house and immedi- this morning a little the worse Mother M. I Borgia, I Sister Mary
everything to her credit...from an And last of all, Glo—but most ately captured our hearts. His fu- for tear-stockings full of holes. Re-
Alice, Sister M. Philippa, and Sis-
accent to smart clothes and a bril- important — always look a t the ture as captain of the Mercyhurst liable sources report that | Ginny
ter M. Victorine. fi^HK^^^HSfl
liant mind. label. It should tell you what kind football squad has already been de- and her books sprawled g on jReed
& Senior committees for the suc-
A few more items interesting to of fur you are buying land what cided upon. Jen has definitely de- Street was a|§sight. We wonder
cided to be a "career woman"! ! I cessful affair included: Anastatia
note—"Lutie" our wonder girl wear you may expect from it. And whom she fell for! ! ffi^gjjSJlBBHB Cotter, chairman of the food com-
— i s putting on exhibition her lat- don't be tricked into believing that 9 Sept. 28—Saturday I night finds H Oct. 8—Helen lis already antici- mittee, I Dorothy | Reagle,! Mary
est collection for her picture gal- your "Seal-dyed coney" is the real Jo Musi I scrubbing I the I kitchen pating the week-end so she can go
Martini, Jean Senior; Frances Gal-
lery—Jeanie Thorwart has been thing. It's not—it's nothing b u t floor at the practice-house and be- home to many reasons. Then many
lagher, chairman' of 1 transporta-
the recipient of two long-distance rabbit fur. So insist on the genu- wailing her recently acquired dish- reasons won't have to R make I the
tion, J Mary Alice | Klinger, I Jean
calls at this early date his name ine fur. See—the U. S. Govern- water I hands I a n d ! housemaid's trip to Erie! ! W p i ^ ^ ^ W ^
Prendergast; Betty Trippe, chair-
could be Jack. "Fitzie's" necessi- ment stamp in my coat indicates knees. ^^^^^^^^^Bt^^^^^^M • Oct 10—Mother Borgia's! feast
man of ? invitations, Mary jKlam-
ties for a bath consist of one mir- genuine Alaska sealskin. i&effi B Sept. 30—We wonder about Mai- day. 1 Our {class-mates performed
da Wendell.I Perhaps I she I needs nobly on! the stage. Rita's first pher, | Ann Stout, j Catherine Bel-
ror and one alarm clock—"The Other types of fur for general
Plat Quintet" is composed of five wear are—beavers, Hudson seal, some sage I advice such as {"The dramatic contribution was elegant lucci. h c ^ r a & S i f ^ H ^ r a l B ^ ^ ^ ^ H i
of our members who were rejected dyed muskrat, and racoon. If you course ' of I true I love, J etc." to H despite her previous "fretting."
from the Glee Club Members will are choosing a fur coat for dress, erase that worried look from her • j O c t . 111—M a r i e 's corresspon- Eg Oct. 14—Annette returned] and
be accepted on the condition that select from ermine, blue fox, red we weren't surprised she cer-
dence with Bob is now takengfor tainly had somethingI else on her
their voices are bad enough re- fox, silver fox,- mink, sable, skunk Oct. 1—Beautiful weather. Guess granted?— practically I daily. An-
hearsals will begin Sunday. Jean or squirrel. lj M f^| it must be Indian summer! fl^^H| nette! left for the Falls today mind! ! J We miss Claudia j already.
Durkin is in charge of entrees. The greatest enemies of furs are • Octo 12—Marie is still hearing she's going to be a bridesmaid. We We received a letter from Margene
A dozen of the Sophs enjoyed moths, heat, light and 1 friction. from Bob gets monotonous or wouldn't be surprised if she had to-day it was wonderful to hear
their holiday on Registration Day Avoid carrying packages, books, or does it? Pigeon had a letter from somethingIelseIin {mind. {Things from our up I and coming techni-
as the guests of Gene Hendrick- hand=bags under the arm while Anne Gaffney who is 'way out in are getting back I to t h e i normal E cian. f u j i i n i ^ E ^ ^ ^ I B ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H
son's parents at Spaff Becker's wearing a fur coat. Such practices Chicago.: J She I will probably en- state of chaos we were violently! E Oct. 15—It's time to close the
nautical cottage beyond Shore- are likely to abuse the fur a n d chant the inhabitants of the 'Win- aroused to-nite by the harmonious I diary for awhile. Anticipation of
wood. Betty Young thought those cause that section of the garment dy City' with her talent as Icom- notesl of "Schooldays" I emanating! the brunch with I our j "little sis-
weiners would never roast "Os" to wear out. ]When sitting down, pletely as she n enchanted us. IWe from the "little room around thefl ters", the Sodality "sweater dance"
sure hugged that outdoor f i r e — always unfasten a fur coat and discovered I the 1 purpose {of | the corner." 'Twasjthe "fowl" music fl and the I Senior Dance is keeping
Too bad someone didn't snap Tur- loosen it up about the shoulders by of Pigeon and!Chicken who some-1 us in a whirl of excitement. Marie
ner when she was taking one of giving the shoulders a s l i g h t p But,jGlo,*I see that!it's nearly how acquired a piano [which did I is still getting mail from Bob. Very
those angle-shots some contro- shrug. Button a fur coat when time for me to get back to work, not originally go with the room! ! interesting. ^ ^ R & J ^ B \ $*'
tionist! Why didn't June appre- standing, to avoid having it mash- so perhaps we'd better be on our Oct. 12—Claudia went home t o - 1 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ H —Pauline £ Lynch
ciate Fran's company home ? And ed or torn, especially in crowded way. There's so much more that day for a rest her heart seems I
until more news comes my way I places. Sunning furs is not recom- I could tell you, but perhaps it will to be working [twice as well as it I I From the crown of his head t o
must bid a sad adieu and farewell! mended, for strong sunlight is in- keep for another time. should. We're confident that she'll •& the sole of his foot he is all mirth.
-—Dorothy Tor may jurious to furs. »anne Senior be back with us soon, i I j&ft Mk HE§*& 3 —Shakespeare