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CAROLERS PROCLAIM
Tenor Soloist
t
Rejoice! He Nigh! V
To Sing Here
Tonight t h e juniors and seniors, clad in academic cap and Appearing next; in Mercy hurst's
gown,Kwill carry out a tradition cherished by all upperclass- Concert Series will be a tenor who
men. Lighted candles in hand, the students will process through launched his career in Buffalo,
the halls, around the campus and finally to the chapel, while New York. William McGrath will
give a concert Wednesday evening,
heralding joyfully the coming of Christ. January 12, in the Little Theater
In doing this, they are not only acting infa Mercyhurst at 8:15 p. m.
tradition but in an age-old and world-wide one. After winning the Buffalo Eve-
# ning* News' "Voice of Tomorrow"
Carols, first! sung, and often danced, for every season contest, Mr. McGrath was soon
and occasion! through out fthe year, are of pagan origin. Con- engaged for appearances with the
trary to popular belief they are not hymns but were composed Buffalo Philharmonic and later by
to take the place of hymns if or a lighter mood. Toscanini as soloist with the NBC
Symphony. He has since sung with
It is in the thirteenth century t h a t we find the beginning the Robert Shaw Chorale and
of the true Christmas carol and Italy is its birthplace. St. made his debut in New York Town
Francis of Assisi, in trying to humanize the gospel of Christ- Hall. ' M %
Mr. McGrath's first trip to
mas, built the first crib. His friars composed simple folk songs, Europe in 1953 was sponsored by
the first Christmas carols, to sing before this crib. the United States Traveling Thea-
So tonight when your hear the songs "It Came Upon A ter. Having completed the tour
he remained for a series of radio
Midnight Clear" and " 0 Little Town of Bethlehem" think of performances in Paris and appear-
that night of nights just nineteen-hundred and fifty-four ances with the Geneva! Opera
years ago. Company. ? ?

. . . sing: Mercyhurst upperclassmen as they carry out the Christ-

mas tradition of > caroling: around the campus and through the
halls on the eve of vacation. %S pp. |
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MERC1AO
Vol XXVI, No, 41 iMERCYHURSTlCOLLEGE, ERIE, PA. December 15, 1954

Glee Club Presents Concert

Graduates Fete Varied YuletidelActivities
For Kiwanis Club Luncheon Local Students
Luncheons and dinners figure Mark Tonight's Program
r
Beginning another active 3 ear, Mercyhurst's Glee Club
entertained the Kiwanis Club of Erie at its luncheon in the prominently in |the Christmas
Boston Store dining room, Dec ember 14. •* Yuletide activities for. the '54 season *vill culminate this evening"
f/genQ» of the Alumnae. 1'he Pitts- in a series off varied formal and/informal affairs. A formal Christmas
Since the Kiwanis Club has var- burgh, ^Buffalo,| and Cleveland dinner, the faculty's gift to the students, will provide the necessary
Pat Corrigan sang "One Kiss" and, Chapters have made plans to en-
ious functions js throughout Christ- as a special feature, the club sang Benergy for a! full and spirited Vacation Eve. Entertainment for the
mas-time, only two seasonal num- tertain the students from these occasion will be provided <by the talented freshmen.
"Old Mountain Dew'f with! Bet areas during the holidays.
bers, "Cantique de Noel," a solo Broderick performing on ; verses.
by Sheila Plynn and "Silver Bells," Immediately following the din- demptor Omnium," and! a Christ-
Mercyhurst girls * and Kiwanis The College Club has been ner, the baritone voices of Father
a group selection, were included chosen for the Pittsburgh Chap mas greeting by Marge Cummis-
members then collaborated on sev- Martin and Father Goodill & will
in the program. eral selections, among them the ter's dinner on December 27. Hold- blend with the voices of the stu-
"The Donovans," "Halls of Ivy," old ballad "Auralie.*' | | ing afluncheon in the Hotel Lenox dents at a gala song fest Jin the Later in the evening ^the lounge
and "I Wish I Wuz" with Ina Smith lounge. Impromptu renditions will will again be the scene oflf estivity
This is the first timeline Club on December 18 will befthe Buf- as the Big-Little Sister classes ex-
and Betty Jean Bisgrove respec- has sung for service organizations falo Chapter. Also entertaining at probably range anywhere from
tive soloists on the latter numbers, change I gifts via their respective
and, in so doing, has augmented a luncheon is the Chapter in Cleve- "Jingle Bells" to light opera. B | Santas.
were rendered by the entire chorus. its number of concert performan- land, which has reserved the Wo-
ces. W&t Foyer Program 3RS|»-ij Midnight Benediction in the
men's City Club for December 20. I At eight o'clock the seniors and college chapel will bring to a close
'Mother Of All' These functions fare becoming faculty will- meet in the ifoyer for the students' Yule season at Mer-
cyhurst. | % f
traditional among the Alumnae the * traditional blessing .• of \ the
Christmas Play groups as a means of getting ac- Christmas tree and crib, which
As a change from the usual
pageant, the sophomores chose a
. . . is the date set \ by the•Home quainted wih the girls from their will be accompanied toy the sing-
Economies Club for an Open area who are attending Mercy- ing of the Noel hymns,!"Creator
AA, Sophs Plan
I J S B i Alme Siderum" and "'Jesu Re-
one-act play, "Mother of All," for
their Christmas presentation Sun-
House to be held here at Mercy- hurst.
hurst from eight until twelve
Winter Carnival
day evening, December 12v o'clock. (fesieigh bells! )Sock dance! So-
"Mother of All" told the story iLjLL. phonade!
Of the first Christmas, centering These three events will high-
light the!various activities of the
around the theme of "no room
in the inn." Salome, hard-hearted onn arroII U. fun-packed Winter C a r n i v a l ,
scheduled by the Athletic Associa-
woman Of Bethlehem, played by tion? for February? 11, 12 and 13.
Sheila Flynn, and her neighbor, To Spend| Day A. bonfire and hay ride followed
Rachel, Mary Ann Skelly, turned by a sock dance in the auditorium
from their doors Mary and Joseph,
played by Priscilla Prenatt and
At Mercyhurst are on the program for Friday
night. Under the J sponsorship of
Ann McGinnis. If tentative plans are carried the sophomore class, the Sopho-
out, January 8 will be "John Car- nade will be held off campus on
The relation of the Christmas roll Day." Proposed plans for the Saturday evening. Mass in the
story to the lives of Salome and day call!for the Cleveland guests chapel Sunday, followed by brunch,
Rachel, as well as to the other to arrive via bus around noon for will bring the weekend to a close.
an afternoon sleigh ride and a
•characters, made up the action dinner followed by dancing. At the last meeting of the Ath-
of the play. Others in the cast letic? Association, Patricia Maley
included Noel Jaeger, Bunny Wal- Resulting from the work of the was elected 'general chairman of
Social Committee of the Student the Carnival, to be assisted by
ter, Rosa Spillane, Ina Smith, Council, this is the first in a series
Joan Ropelewski, Marcia Meagher, of similar days arranged with St. Judy Roseberry, chairman of Fri-
Mary Lou Theobald, and Barbara Bonaventure, Canisius and Gan- day night; Carol Kelly, chairman
Story. Mary Bacon and Nola non. jL LIGHTING THE FIRST CANDLE in the Advent Wreath, Bev of Saturday; Mary Bacon, presi-
Buerkle carries out a Christian tradition, beautiful and symbolic. dent of the sophomore class and
Weingard played the parts of W Headings:the newly formed So- Before the students leave for their vacation, they will light the
angels in the final Nativity scene cial^ Committee is Kay Canada, last candle, typifying the approaching of the end of the penitential chairman of the Sophonade; and
season. Shown left to right are Donna Nashwinter, Mary Bacon, Beth Coleman, chairman of the
and Nancy Harter acted as narra- assisted by| Judy Oleason and Barbara Stone, Marjorie Curamlskey, Marky Foley and Beverly
tor. Marky Foley. Buerkle* i I I 1; v Sunday events.
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Wk Dke Sodality Committees

Hustling, bustling, rushing — so many
Look To Book Shelves ActivelOn Projects
more shopping days until Christmas—wait!
Where are we going? Tofwhat avail is this
avenue of haste? In any elaborate prepara-
For That Lasting Gift Harmony is a much sought after keynote! And
what could be more harmonious than living in ac-
tion, we often lose sight of our objective.lSo cordance with the Mystical Body of Christ. Such
it is! withj Christmas. Calling all Christmas Shoppers Ition. In the same line is My Way are the objectives of the Liturgical and Marian
On every person's Christmas list of Life by St. Thomas. This Sum- Committees of the Sodality, which is itself an or-
The angels said on that night so long ago, there is that inevitable person who ma Theologicafis the sum of all ganism of the Mystical! Body.
"Glory to God! in the highest, and on earth seems to have everything, or who theological knowledge, a vast Inspiring a love for and an active participation
peace among men of good will."! Peace—so has such perfect taste that you are synthesis in which is unfolded all in the liturgy of the Church is the aim?;of the
tranquil, so quiet. Peace—in our own day— in a fuddle as to what she would that can be known of God and Liturgical Committee. Described as the prayer of
so abused in attempted pacts and agreements like. Lasting and enduring are the Man. the people of God, the liturgy jis actually the
to end\hostilities! Peace—our objective! following books which | should be Mystical Body on its knees. Under the leadership
a solution] to yours problem. Fulton J. Sheen's, Three to Get of Pat Powers, this committee vhas been discussing
And how can we get peace? Can we buy Married, offers penetrating ques- ways and means of best instilling the minds and
it? It can be "bought" only through prayer. Spiritual Reading tions about marriage in our time. hearts of students with the true spirit of liturgical
"If enough of the peoples of the earth ask
God, their Father, for peace, He will grant The Imitation of Christ, by He explores the tensions of mod- prayer. " c
it unto them." M i & Thomas A'Kempis, is a priceless ern marriage and charts a course Special projects this year include the promotion
gift. It is excellent spiritual read- for more enduring relationships of Compline; an explanation|onIthe use of the
$And men of good will? They are?those ing, and many use it for medita- missal|to freshman sodalists; the Advent wreath;
who, through understanding and kindness, that will bring renewed hope and and Advent suggestions to remind us that Advent
bring love where thereiis now distrust and happiness to married couples of ought to be a time of self-denial in preparation
hatred. \ f Ned The Note all ages.
Priceless Poetry
for His coming.
| Donna Nashwinter and Barbara Stone head the
Lefcfus become |petitioners, rather than Marian Committee which has as it objective the
harassed shoppers, supplicating God for
peace, who alone can grantlit. Let us do our Finds Lounge for that cold winter day, as you
There is a certain type of book fostering of a true devotion to Mary. Their dis-
cussions have centered on ways in which to make
part to make this a truly peaceful Christ- students aware of the need for Mary in the im-
curl up in an overstuffed chair
m a s ! Let us then join with t h e angels in
proclaiming "Glory to God in the highest, Tuneful Home by a fireplace, apple in hand. mediate sphere of their lives.
From these discussions such projects as the
and on earth peace among men of good will!" They caU me I Ned, the Note. Poetry is always good on a day
daily recitation of the rosary in the Chapel and
My assignment was to*find out like this. Who doesn't want to in residence halls, and the special novena to the
what goes on injthe music world read John Greenleaf Whittier's Blessed Virgin preceding the feast of [her Immacu-

cJLet A ^J^ficLi/e -Ad ion at Christmas time. So, treble clef

in hand, I began my survey in
Mercyhurst's lounge.
Snowbound, as the first snow-
flakes come to j cover j: the ground.
A Little Treasury of American
late Conception have found their source. Also fos-
tered by this committee was the program on De-
cember 8 which honors her freedom from the taint
of original sin.
A tradition, dear to all hearts, has had I found sundry personalities Poetry is an excellent anthology
tofbe broken. In a|discussion, after careful sneezing to the tender strains of of American poetry containing
consideration, it was decided that theicons
out-weighed the pros, and for the better-
"I Got a Cold for Christmas."
Sneakily, I changed the station more I than 500 carefully selected
short poems by the chief poets
Cabs On Campus:
ment of all concerned the Freshman Christ- and startled them with a blast of
mas Party has been dropped fori this year.
p The students realize that prudent and
"Santa Claus Mambo." They were
soon dancing madly to Billy
from Colonial times to the present
day. This book is edited by Oscar Signl Of Content?
May's south-of-the-border version Willams.
intelligent^thought lay behind this decision, of "Rudolph . . .," the you-know- "Gee kids. I wanna go, gosh kids I gotta go,
gee kids I wanna go out!" New words but the same
butPthey also realize that if there is a pro- what. • With these few, suggestions, you old "tune"—the Sunday afternoon theme;song!
blem there must also i be a remedy for it. Billy was drowned out when the should be able to finish your As our "nose 'for news" inquiring reporter found
The Student Council should! form a Com- door burst open, ' and another Christmas shopping with little her way up the boulevard of cabs one Sunday after-
mittee to see if the solution actually lies in group stampeded in, singing what trouble, and your friends will re- noon, she managed to stop a few of the leaving
the dropping of the party or if perhaps it I thought were seventeen different member fyour fMerry Christmas 'Hursters long enough to find out where they were
lies in the reorganization of it. songs. However, I soon discovered going and why.
many times during the year. Beth Coleman, on her wayfto the movies with
that they were all singing the
Since this Freshman Party is one of the popular "Silver Bells," in seven- Pat Fridley and Max*y McCarthy (from the Buffalo
crew), said that the reason she was going out was
best loved Christmas functions, the students
sincerely hope that the traditien will not be
teen-part harmony, of course.
It was too much for me when I Santa Real because there] wasn't anything! to do at school.
"One hardly feels like lounging around in her Sun-
lost forever. If the event |is to take place heard the radio giving forth with
the Nativity story, played and When I was Just 'bout three foot day best," declared Beth, "and when everyone else
once again next year, it is for the Student sung calypso style. I crept un- two f goes out, it's gloomy around school." Mac and Pat
Council to weigh the problem andfsolve it happily from the lounge, and was I ^thought there was a? Santa both agreed and further added that § they never
Claus stayed in on Sunday? afternoon unless they had
now. Action now will eliminate later regrets! nearly trampled by a bevy of
For every year my dreams came some particular assignment to do.
beauties singing, "Bradley High
true

a
School" (how did that get in From the boulevard, our reporter wandered
here?). This changed to a medley ,1 And only he could be the cause. down to the lounge where she found the Ashta-
ance St ove of ever-beautiful Christmas carols
as they passed the refectory door.
Then soon I reached the four foot
mark '•.• .J. ^
And some said I should believe
bulean, Mary McCarthy. When asked about Sun-
days at Mercyhurst, Mary replied, "I don't mind
staying in but I think it would be more fun if
Having trudged up three flights there were something going on right here on cam-
No, we don't have a chance jlor a stove! no more pus, such as Dr. Haas' suggestion for a music ap-
Not unless we all get behind the Student of stairs, I was exhausted. (I In Donner and Blitzen who flew preciation class."
Council and sell our tickets during the Christ- couldn't elevate because Bobbie in the dark
Or in my sugar plum! dreams Strolling through the dorms, Ina Smith, Bar-
mas vacation! Imboden was coming up from din- bara Barnes, and Mary Burns seemed to be enjoy-
ner singing the 19 54| version of of yore. ing themselves fully because they could caU the
The proceeds from these tickets will go, "Santa Baby.") So, I slipped under But now I'm Just 'bout five foot time their own and were not obligated to do any
not only to thelpurchase of a stove forSthe the nearest door, curled up be- three | certain thing.
kitchenette but also to the payment of the ween the sheets of "White Christ- % And my childhood 4 thoughts So our reporter left with two facts in mind:
balance due on the new television set injthe have known reward some were happy on this "free day" while others
mas," and fell asleep to Walter For there is a Santa of Christmas left because of a lack of means of jj recreation on
socialf room. The television set has brought
Schumann's beautiful, "There Are glee campus.
us all much| enjoyment. It is evident from He is Jesus Christ our{Lord.
the popularity of the kitchenette that a new the Sounds of Christmas."
stove would be equally tenjoyed!
I Not only do we, the students, benefit
2bro Ok a Cokei
from these purchases but they also are for
the good of the school. Because of this fact,
fTHE MERCIAD What's happening to our collections for
the missions? Yes, they're going down—
Mercyhurst College, Erie, Pa. d own-—down! I \
this campaign must belsupported by both Member off
resident and day students! H Last, year we adopted F a t h e r John Haley
Associate Collegiate Press as our own personal missionary. Are we
We must raise at least $400 through these Editor S -•'•' Martha McNulty aware t h a t our contributions still go to Fa-
tickets to reach our goal—the balance on ther Haley's parish in Chile? Surely we
Associate Editor -i|-4 i— ~M Marge Williams can't let F a t h e r and his eight missions down
the television and the|price of a new stove. Assistant Editors ^ ^ M - i — L _ Carol Kelly, Judy Roseberry —even if it means sacrificing t h a t coke,
This means that each student must sell at Business Editor t - 4 - ^ l - - - ^ Mary Kienzle cup of coffee, or candy bar on Wednesday
least $2 worth of tickets. « 1* Editorial Staff ^ ^ ^ ; p , ^ - - - Lorraine Reichel, Bet Broderick, night! I I
Victoria Argana, Mary Oene Pyne, Jean Heavey, Roberta g Thursday morning collections provide a
I Dojwe want a stove? Do|we want the Imboden,' Ann McGinnis, Joan Csernyicky great opportunity I for us. Let's all take ad-
television to stay? Let's all do our parti to Business Staff Jean Lee, Helen Kennedy, vantage of that opportunity and really prac-
show our affirmation of these statements! Lorraine Enright, Pat MurphyJ Joan Clancy, Pat Eisert, tice that corporal work of mercy—"Give t o
Let's sell those tickets over the holidays! Dorothy Rudge. j the poor!"! '•*-
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Dece moer '*76e4e old AJUMA \ J\

Heavy Agenda Mercyhurst Girls

Set ounci Are Talking About
The past month has been one
of the busiest and most fruitful MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . Charlie, and
for the Activities Committee of the new group of "Practice Mothers" at the Practice House . . . mem-
Student Council. ories of Notre Dame, brought back by JO CIANCAGLINI and BUNNY
WALTER . . .fthe Dec. 8 pilgrimage . . . quarantine cases, JOANNE
Of maximum interest to the SCHMALZRIED and BETTY STEPANI . . . continuous congratulations
student body is the proposed in- . . . Room 29: "Who's Knocking on our wall." . . . no Christmas party
vasion by John Carroll, the date I . . MARGIE MACK'S "baby" finger and ANN McGINNIS' "Big" Toe.
for which£ has been tentatively . 1 MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . BOB-
set for January 8. A sleighride, BIE IMBODEN, at the Gannon dance, "I came from nothing,
dinner and dance will highlight and right now I feel like nothing." . . . quarterly marks . . .
the Carroll Day program. The pro- JEAN CRISWELL'S lighting the Advent wreath . . . confusion
spect of bringing back^the show- in Ethics class . . . Angel Nola . . . BET BRODERICK'S screen
ing of movies at the college on tests" for all with her moving camera . . . "Mr. Sandman." . . .
the weekend is being considered the servers at St. Joseph's Orphanage and hostess lessons by
and the committee i s | optimistic i ' Sister Rachel... PAT MURPHY and JOAN COYLES' trip to
that its efforts will be repaid in Philadelphia.
the near future.
MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . "Sweeny"
In view I of the crowded pre- . . . MAUREEN HAMMOND, hostess at Senior Tea . . . Poods n Buffet
Christmas social calendar the pre- Supper . . . "Jobe" from home .i. . basketball season . . . additions to
viously scheduled Student Council jewelry collections of CATHY CRUISE and PATTI CORRIGAN . . .
Open House has been postponed. bulletin board charges . . . Tommy Buyers, and the Junior fan club
Point System . . . George Gobel . . . "silver bells." . . . "Bradley High School"
A special session of Student P MERCYHURST GIRLS ARE TALKING ABOUT". . . re-
Council was called on the evening servations on the first train home . • . "Here Comes Santa
of December 1; A vigorous discus- Claus" andjj73 little orphans for their annual party . . . play
sion concerning the activities point try outs at Gannon . . . Business Law classes . • . NAN STUB-
system ensued, resulting § in the . . . have many a mile left in them for some needy person,' agree LER and JOANN HUGGLER at the Penn State Military Ball
third, and, possibly final revision charity drive chairmen Donna Cutrona, Ann McGinnis, Lorraine . . • typical Christmas shoppers, this from our working day-hops
of same. This will be presented Enright, and Mary Kay Walsh, £3 T . . . JULIA KELLY'S sewing machine theses . . . cold rooms and
to Council in the future for fur- hot lunches . . . "Forever and Ever" and "Hark the Freshmen
ther study. Student Faculty Board Angels Sing."
has been responsible for many
helpful suggestions in. regard! to
the point system.
Four Classes Undertake | MERCYHURST GIRLS| ARE TALKING ABOUT . . . plans for
Christmas vacation and New Year's Eve . . . New roommate for Room
60 . . . LUZ TORRES with her trunk packed for Puerto Rico three
NSA Elections
At the last \ regular Council
meeting the '54-'55 NSA delegates
Christmas Charity\Drive weeks early! . . a mislaid!Sister . .V. PAT A^URPHY steals Juniors'
man . . . MARY JANE O'DELL'S Thanksgivtafffin New York City . i. .
mail for BURNSIE . .f. competition for the lounge, the third floor
were appointed: Pat Murphy, sen- "God loves a cheerful giver" can well be i applied to these four social room}. . . Press Club Pres—NOEL JAEGER . . . "but Maggie,
ior delegate and Joan Coyle, jun- collegians who are typical of the other members of their classes, busy vou already have 192%" . . . Tom's departure for Detroit . . . Seniors
ior. The two appointees wasted no with plans for helping others during the Christmas season. All four singing, "Graduation's Almost Here."
time in the year's business, at- are members of Sociology Seminar. The packages of food and clothing
tending the convention at Rose- will be distributed to needy families before the girls start off on their
mont College, December 10-11. homeward way.
At present, plans are under way Donna Cutrona—Senior South
for an assembly to acquaint all
with the Student Government, its
Buff a Ionian . . . Great Books and
Soci Seminar leader . . . looks
Orphans Enjoy
structure and aims. I forward! to Winter Carnival Sat-
Finally, the Councils wishes to
thank the? students for their co-
urdays . . . pinochle fan . . . blase
. . . famous!for her Aunt Mary
nnua Party
operation in making the Orphan's . .£. infectious laugh . . . radical
Party a success, and also strong- and argumentative . . . September "May I take your coat?" "Would
ly urges wholehearted support in wedding plans . . . the missing link you like to come with me?" "Don't
the ticket campaign. in American Government class . . . you want to see Santa J Claus?"
as Irish as her roommate Kelly were some (of the typical quips
onf Saint Pa trick 'sf Day. heard on I December eleventh as
Socialists Mark the halls were flooded with eager
Lorraine Enright—Business ma- youngsters at the Orphans' Party
jor and Notre Dame minor . . . sponsored by the Student Council.
Feast Of Mary part-time model . . . lip-stick col- The auditorium and lounge were
decked out in their Christmas best
"Enraptured (by the splendor of lector . .§. has a phobia for class
doors . . . Glee Club member . . . with sleigh bells, the mammoth
your heavenly beauty . . ." echoed Christmas tree, and a host of
d o w n the aisle of St. Mary's dependable Junior . . . travels to
the woods every summer . . . can stuffed animals. Eighty little girls
Church, as thefMarian Year Pil- be heard mumbling, "meep, meep" and boys ranging from three-and-
grimage commenced on Decem- . . . peaches and cream complex- a-half to eight, who came? from
ber 8. * ion . . . knits three jj argyles for St. Joseph's Orphanage were tick-
Solemnity presided over the af- every pair . . . the only dust on her led pink with everything from the
fair. as ninety-five Mercyhurst is "Star-Dust." 1 £ surprise packages marked with
girls devotedly brought this year their very own names to the basso
of Mary's to a f close. At 12:30, Ann McGinnis — Miss Extra- profundo of Santa's hearty chuc-
everyone boarded the waiting bus- curricular . . . Sophomore from kle. & 1 . § i |
es to begin, what was a new ex- Lockport . . . acquired blond hair
perience for most of the girls. in NewlMexico . . . enthusiastic Entertainmentiwas provided in
Appropriately, the first stop on . . . loves tolread and travel . . . part by the elmentary education
the pilgrimage was the Church of "never do today. what you can majors who conducted a lively
St. Mary, where Marge Cummiskey put off until tomorrow" . . . re- variety of games, and visits with
led the first decade off-the rosary nowned for ludicrous caricature Santa Claus, from his big plush
and the recitation of the Marian . . . English major with subver- lap, as well as the visits to the
Year prayer. The four remaining sive tendencies . . . favorite quote, resident halls to be shown off to
Churches visited were, respectively, "There's many a pauper who didn't roommates and friends. Many
the Immaculate Conception, St. get his trump out" . . . well liked twinkling blue, thazel, and brown
Peter's * Cathedral, Holy Rosary, for her cheerfulness. eyes were opened wide when re-
and the Chapel of Christ the King. freshments consisting of delicate
By reciting a decade of the rosary Mary Kay Walsh—5' 2", eyes of sandwiches and piping hot choc-
and the prayer for the Marian blue, from Detroit . . . has an olate, followed by ice cream, candy
Year at each Church, each in- aversion for kittens . . .1 member and cookies, were served.
dividual was entitled to gain a of the AA and Glee Club J, .
plenary indulgence. travels to avoid summer work . . . rWhen the bus called for its little
Benedictionsof the Blessed Sac- loves to sing, especially 3to Glenn troop late in the afternoon, puf-
rament at the College Chapel con- Miller records . . . has an "almost" fing "Mothers-for-a-day" reluc- <K

cluded the pilgrimage and ter- relative % in the Sophomore class tantly released their little wards
minated the devotions to Mary . , . her cheer is contagious . . . until another year, when once BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA-COLA COMPANY IY
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iParis SetslSeasonal Style AA Members
In Contrasting Silhouettes Plan Varsity!
'Tis the season of holly, evergreen* wrea ths, "stockings hung by r*The Hurst will have a varsity
the chimney with care," laughing faces, and "Merry Christmas." Amid teamk this year!" So states Miss
the bustling shoppers can be seen hundreds of toys, thousands of O'Hern, physical education teach-
potential gifts for Mom and Dad, and* millions of spinning heads. er. Only AA members willlbe eli-
Before your reporter Becomes one of the ''millions" group, let us stop gible to participate. Behrend Cen-
i
for a moment in the midst of all this happy confusion to remind our- ter has already accepted an in-
selves that Christmas Time is Fashion Time. Z vitation to play us, and a schedule
IWhat are the fashion trends nowadays? This question may ibe will be worked out with other
answered in two silhouettes: the sleek taper land thelbillowy flounce. nearby colleges later.
Either the young lady has "ump-teen" thousand miles of skirts with Intramurals will also be played
as many miles of crinolines or the skirt is sharply tailored to "pencil" this year, beginning December 14.1
slimness. With each class contributing'j
Middle Waist J Popular plenty
.« of talent, the competition^
ff The annual Christmas ball will should be;)keen. Mary Ann Scirto,
Bet Broderick. and Mary Ann
see the fashionable miss in the 'ftyafcficf Ttec* fyeai Robie will spur on the senior class,
gown with the new "middle"
while the Juniors boast Judy Rose-
waist which flairs at the hip line. berry, Carol Kelly," Pat Murphy,
The next afternon will find her and Beth Coleman. The sopho-
walking up Main Street* in her mores are the biggest threat with
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. . . cry Mercyhurst's southern gals, Luz Torres, Jean Lee, and

chic tweed coat, the lines of which
begin to narrow below the shoul-
New IRC Meet many excellent players among
I whom are: Marcia Meagher, Anne
Evelyn Nemmers as they enjoy the-{season's first snowfall. ders, and continue to do so to its
final end (even coats have a phil- Held At College McGinnis, Mary Bacon, Bunny
Walters, Patsy Klein, and Joan
Snow Fails Tot Dampen osophy^of life). The lines of both
styles emphasize the long torso
Coyle. Rumors are that the fresh-
Gannon, Villa Maria, and Mer-f man class is bringing some ex-
and give the rich look of simpli- cyhurst were the participants of cellent talent. ^Evelyn Nemmers
city. I If the first Tri-Coliege IRC meeting was captain of her high school
Spirit Of Sport Fans The "middie" waist, however, is to be held here at Mercyhurst. team, and Mary Marx, Louise
not stationary for at times it rises Held on Thursday evening, De- Lukasiak, Nancy Stubler, Ruth
"Don'ffyo' all wantfto go out This year, the freshman^with the to the empire waistline. Then cember ninth, the three schools Friel and Del Dywer starred on
and build a 111 old snowman? , highest number of points in the again it sometimes completely met in the college lounge to dis- their high school teams.
This snow shore is beautiful." AA will be awarded her class nu- vanishes when Anne Pogarty cuss the revision ^of the United
"Si, si, I go help you." merals, and I three top sophomores Tuesday and Thursday after-
comes forth with her long, flow- Nations charter. Originally set up
will be given English "M's", the noons will be devoted to practice,
ing, unbroken lines. in 1945, the ten-year charter will
This was probably part of the three highest juniors will get providing each class with oppor-
Bright Colors Vary! be up for revision before the UN
conversation! carried on by three sweaters, and the three high sen- tunities of getting its team in tip-
frosh who recently saw their first iors will be awarded an individual The color department finds j in January. Also on the program top shape.
snowfall on Mercyhurst campus. every shade of the color wheel I was an illustrated talk on Japan Prospects look bright for a suc-
AA award. whirling through the hoidays. Ver- and Korea, given by Mr. Thomas cessful basketball season. Watch
However, whether or ^ not snow Thus it seems that despite the millions, turquoises, e m e r a l d I Brown. the AA bulletin board for time
is a new experience, Hursters take fact that snow covers the ground, greens, ambers, olive greens, navys,
Following the meeting, an open and date of all games!
great pleasure in snow (ball fights, anyone, interested in sports is still and sophisticated blacks, along discussion of current! topics was
snowman building and the like. As able to find much to keep her both with winter whites dance in every carried on along withithe serving
winter wears on, skiing, skating, busy and happy. girl's head after window shopping of refeshments.
and tobogganing will be added to in her favorite store. X-Changes
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the winter sports agenda.
Other scores racked up during
Sthe volleyball season include the
College, City Practically every collegians of The three International Rela-
the twentieth century prefers to tions Clubs carried outfthe pro-
let the north wind give herfhair grams as a project for NFCCS, of At the College of Notre Dame
Juniors' triumph over Frosh I
team, 15-12, Froshjll over Soph
n , 15-12, Soph I over Juniors 28-
Join Forces the "casual" look", but a petite, which the organization is an ac- in Baltimore, Maryland, an an-
unoriginal cloche indirectly from tive sub-commission. This partic- nual! Christmas party is held for
Paree will give her that "dressed ular meeting, moderated here by orphan children in much the same
23, and Frosh II over Frosh I, To "put Christ back into Christ- up" look for special occasions. Sister Mary Anna, was £ carefully way as Mercyhurst plans hers for
mas," the Mercyhurst Art Depart- Your reporter must leave you planned by the three club modera- the children at St. Joseph's.
fi7-i6. ml ment is once again working hand now to dash back to the Champs tors, and by the three presidents: * * * * * *

Day-Hops Active in hand with the Erie Chamber Elysees in order to be ready for Ann Remaley of Mercyhurst's
Berry Auditorium is.;the scene of Commerce. The Chamber is the next issue. Merry Christmas IRC, John Noble of Gannon's, and As aj'note of interest for those
of much i bowling finesse every financing the erection of a crib to and Au Re voir! si
Villa Maria's Mary Lou Belan. girlsswho gave Miss O'Hern some
other Sunday night asfthe Frosh be displayed in Perry Square argument as to the value of field
hockey,? both Notre-Dame and
Day-Hop Bowling Team shows off throughout the Christmas season.
its "talent. Avid members of| the This is the second time that
Class Drives Under Way Immaculate Colleges have varsity
hockey teams.
team are Pauline Westlake, Barb Mercyhurst has cooperated in
Sislowski, Dorothy Danikowski, such a i project. Last year Roxana
Sandi Tenace, Shirlee Marinelli, Downing, with the aid of Sister
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ft Dorothy Walkiewicz, Mary Dona- Angelica, contributed the life- T'was the night before Christmas, and all through the school, the closed retreat lis* being held for
telli, Connie Settlemeyer and size figures of Mary, Joseph, the students were busy at projects, and sof. . . I the Freshmen at D'Youville Col-
Trish Payha. three? shepherds, and the Infant "Don't you have any more old clothes?,"—"Well, itcouldfgive up lege. Sounds like an excellent idea,
\ New AA Awards in the crib. This year the three that movie and put the money fin my self-denial fenvelope." "What possibly proving more effective
Something new has been added Wise Men will be added to the canned goods do you think we'd better get?" "Wasn't the orphans' and profitable for all concerned.
in the way of awards inlthe AA. set, the work of Jane Ann Con- party a huge sucess this year?"!. . .«this is Christmas at Mercyhurst.
rath. She painted these on flat Good wiUjand generosity are traditional talong with the parties and
masonite as her thesis in art. BLILA HARDWARE
As usual, each .class has its own
Colonial IBakery Sister Angelica and | Sister annual Christmas project. This of Hie sophomore class has stated,
Thomas, who head the Art Ad- year, food will be sent to St. Bar- "We hope to collect enongh money
38th and Pine Ave.
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AND PASTRY SHOPPE visory Board of the project, will nabas' Home by the Seniors, and to buy our poor family a Christ- Erie, Pa.
Known For Outstanding be on hand? to help set up the they have adopted, as have the mas dinner;*' Freshman chairmen
crib. f | | other classes, a poor family. Kitty for the drive for their poor^family
Quality In order to accomplish the de- Kelly and Pat Eisert are chairmen are Kay King and Maureen Jones.
Pine at 38th St., Spencer PI. sired realistic effect, live | sheep of these activities. A hospitalized 'This, then, is the true spirit Burhenn's Pharmacy
PHONE 01-9287 will also be added. An illusion of mother and son] are being helped of Christmas, the giving of one's Corner 38th St. & Pine Ave
three-dimension is aimed at by the Juniors with Pat McQuilleni self," stated Maureen. "In help- Spencer Place Store No. 3
through the use of these life-size and Georgia Lackey ascertaining! ing the least of Christ's brethren Erie, Penna.
figures and the live sheep. their needs. Mary Bacon, president | we are paying honor! to Christ
Himself." " K 1

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