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Full College Community Witnesses Ground Breaking; Father-Daughter Classes, Dance Highlight Weekend

BLU EPR INT SOON TO BE REALIZED: This is the ar ch. tects' r..ketch fer the dormitory and student center now be :ng constructed on Ochre Point Avenue between Webster Street and Narragansett Avenue by the F. L. Coll:ns and Sons Company of Fall River. Costing nea rly two m"ll ion dollars, the building w ill be made of brick, distinctive in color, with accents of limestone and alum inum. While contemporary in des ig n, its s imple, c onservative 11ne will ·harmon ize with the general dom est:c scale of t he neighborhood buildings. Maginnis, Wa lsh, and Kennedy of Boston are the architects.

An event of major importance to everyone vitally interested in Salve Regina College took place on the Feast of the Guardian Angels, October 2, as the fifteenth year of the college got underway.

The entire college community, joined by devoted friends and by diocesan and civic representatives, assembled on the site of the former Henry Barton Jacobs estate, "Whiteholme," to witness and perform the first breaking and blessing of the ground ceremony in the history of the college.

Bulldozers are presently at work clearing ground for the school's new residence hall and study center. Designed by Maginnis, Walsh and Kennedy, Architects of Boston, the three-story L-shaped brick building will provide housing for two hundred students and dining facilities for six hundred. In addition, the center will house five prefects, a resident supervisor, and include a snack bar, book store , and recreation rooms on the lower floor.

The Honorable Charles A. Hambly, mayor of Newport, opened the exercises with a brief speech commending the Sisters of Me rcy for their contributions to Newp.o rt and to higher ed ucation.

After delivering the invocation,

Right Reverend Monsignor Matthew L. Clarke, Vicar General of the Diocese of Providence, blessed the ground. Mother Mary Helena, R.S.M., Provincial of the Province of Providence, began the actual ground breaking by turning the first ceremonial shovelful of earth .

She was followed by Mother Mary Alban, R.S.M., Assistant Provincial; Sister Mary Hilda, R.S.M., president, and also one of the orig inal incorporators of the college in 1934; Mayor Hambly; Mr. Cornelius C. Moore, chairman emeritus of the Salve Regina College Advisory Board; Sister Mary Emily, R.S.M., superior of the Sisters of Mercy at the college. Sister Mary Marti na, R.S.M., represented the administration; Mr. George L. McKim, the lay faculty; and Miss Ellen Scully, '64, her class and the student body. The classes of 1965, 1966, and 1967 were represented

by Sally Conroy, Sandra Jarret, and Susan Aleixo , respectively.

Reverend Paul C. Curran, O.P., chaplain , led the prayer of the Feast of the Guardian Angels for the safety of the workers.

The program concluded with the singing of the alma mater, and a final benediction offered by Rev. John M. Egan, O.P., assistant chaplain of the college.

The week-end opens officially t h is morning with registration and the already traditional coffee hour in Ochre . Court. Following this hour of introduction s and the renewal of auld acquaintance, the fathers will enjoy the opportunity of taking part in the academic ritual of the college. Three halfh our periods, each representing a number of classes, will cover lectures in every major field of study. The girls welcome this aspect of the weekend for the obvious reasons.

Luncheon will be served in the State Dining Room, Ochre Court, followed by fathers' conferences, area meetings. and a late afternoon period of leisure for fathers and d a u g h t e r s to enjoy one

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Yet, last year's weekend was particularly successful in an "extracurricular" way; it engendered a historic first in t he history of the college - the organization known today as the Salve Regina Fathers' Council. another, the college and Newport.

Class dinners in Newport's finest restaurants and hotel dining rooms will be followed by the true highl ight of the weekend : dancing to Tony Abbott's Orchestra in the splendid setting of Great Hall. Don Pardo, nationally known TV personality, will direct the attend ing group in prepared skits and impromptu sing-alongs.

The weekend closes appropriately with Holy Mass offered at 10 a.m. in the chapel for the intentions of fathers and daughters, giving both the silent opportunity to express gratitude to Our Lord for being able to confer and to receive the way of life which is Salve Regi na Colle~e. Brunch follows in the Great Hall.

Serving on the Council's Executive Board are Messers. George A. Bisson, James J . Dillon, Terrance E. Duffy, John B. Lazzari , Richard Lee, Conrad A. Motte, Earle Mullare and Robert J . Robinson.

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A Father-Daughter Weekend is like a fine art; it should serve no oth er purpose, no other end, than itself. Such a weekend is planned for a very special, very simple reason: to set aside a special time for daughter to rejoice in father, for father to rejoice in daughter.

members of the executive board, we wish to thank all members of the Fathers' Council for planning this weekend and seeing to its ever y detail.

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In its laws and by-laws, the Council is a practical, efficient organization, capable of operating under the strictest interpretation of Robert's rules for order; but, in its spirit, it strives to do one thing, and one thing only; to effect a living relationship between daughter and father, thereby attending to the recognition of the " appreciation of the wonderful contribution made by the Order (of the Religious of the Sisters of Mercy) to the social, spiritual and academic p r o g r e s s of their daughter and really, their entire family as well."

This expression of purpose is taken from Mr. Edmund P. Tobin's pre-weekend presidential message to the assembled fathers. By shouting our bravissimos to him, and to Mr. William J. McCarthy, vice president, Mr. Bertrand E. Pratt, secretary, and Mr. Leo A. Connerton, treasurer, as well as to

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Also seen are Dr. Cornelius C. Moore, chairman emeritus of the Advisory Board, and Mother Mary Hilda, R.S.M., pres ident.

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SALVE REGINA CO·LLEGE, NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND

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Some events, rich in tradition or s ymbolism, have the power to strike chords in us, which, in the press of lesser realities, remain untouched. Such an event was October's ground breaking ceremony.

Standing witness there, v\"e were reminded of the significance and beauty of such words as courage, strength, vis ion.

More than in any other person present, these words found their embodiment in our president, Sister Mary Hilda, R.S.M. One of the founders and first incorporators of Salve Regina, Sister Mary Hilda knows what it means to follow a dream until it hurts, to "put out her h and to strong thin gs," to break new ground whenever the need arises .

We wish h er to know t hat we rejoice in her strength and in her vision for us, that we a r e gladdened by the fact t hat she, with the S isters of Mercy, "hath considered a f ield and bought it."

We dedicate thi s iss ue specifically to h er, Sister Mary Hilda, that all her dreams for the college might be fully actualized in us.

Ebb Tide: A Re-Dedication Communication is our aim - communication among, with , for the entire college community: administration, faculty, student body.

It is well today, as we begin yet another year of publication , to state our objectives, to renew our dedication.

Our dedication, our commitment is to Salve Regina College; our objective is to reflect her, to express her, and to strive humbly for her approval and encouragement.

To reflect her: by recording her activity in all the phases of her life.

To express her: by dedicating ourselves to the accurate reporting of the facts, to a thoughtful analysis of campus issues; and by serving a s an organ for school opinion and interest.

In this mind and spirit, we dedicate Ebb Tide 1963 to you, m ember of the college community .

It is our ferv ent hope that the student body will aid and support it; that the faculty and administration, inspire and encourage it; that all will read and delight in it; and that, especially, many of you will be provoked, inspired, exasperated enough to articulate your thoughts and comments.

Welcome to Vernon Court Hail! " Institutes of higher learning must recognize and accept the responsibility that they are shaping the leadership of our society and the free world ." C. Scott Fletcher, President of the Fund for Adult Education has thus stated the role of modern colleges. The founders of Vernon Court Junior College have shown their belief in this ideal by establishing an institute of higher learning as a tribute to this testimony.

Therefore, Salve Regina College salutes Vernon Court Junior College and welcomes them to historic Newport. It is Salve Regina's fervent prayer that God will abundantly bless this momentous undertaking and grant to the College and students success now and in the future .

A Rediscovery of Freedom "What is this new generation coming to?!"

In a resounding response to this timeless utterance, a group of forward-lookin g individuals has answered: "A free student publication! " Accordingly, this new journal is entitled, NEW GENERATION. By way of introduction, some excerpts from the Editorial of Volume 1, Number 1, Summer, 1963 follow : " .. . on the Catholic campus particularly, there do not yet exist institutional means for thi s new generation to speak out independently, fr eely, critically, about its own vision of Catholicism and of the world.

The ordinary campus journal bears the burden of representing the ' voice of the college' .. . NEW GENERATION wishes to argue publicly, intellige ntly, responsibly; to question ; to experiment ; to venture in new d ir ections . . . NEW GENERATION hopes to be the frank, clear voice of any young Catholics in both secular and Catholic Universities.

It hopes to r ecord their rediscovery of the freedom and power of the Gospels, bro ught to bear on America of the 1960's. " The goals of the original founders are dramatic and inspiring. If we are tak ing full advantage of our college education, we are taking the time and effort to formul ate ideas, attitudes, and principles of our own.

Surely, in our fascinating twentieth century, the chances for stimulating intellectual growth are unprecedently abundant.

Universal causes ar e of great import in respect to their application to specific circumstances. Salve Reg ina students must take propositions and apply t hem. Rev italizati on is the spirit of the time. Therefore, Salve studen ts must make Salve live with the ecumenical spirit. This is our cause, an immed iate one. Accept the challenge to redi scover Salve Regina!

DEDICATION, INTEREST, SELF-SACRIFICE: all virtues personified in Mr. Edmund P. Tobin, president of the Salve Regina Fathers' Council.

Acting head of the Union Labor and Life Insurance Company, Mr. Tobin has found time to manifest his real interest in the college by ass.uming the presidency of an organization very close to our h.e arts. This interest has now assumed the very concrete proportions of a Father-Daug'hter Weekend. With him as co-chairman, every success is. guaranteed.

M.l. T. Dean Speaker Eighteen seniors, eight juniors, and ten sophomores, successful in achieving recognition on the Dean's List, were honored Friday, September 28, at the college 's annual Honors Convocation. The same ceremony witnessed the capping of three junior and nineteen sophomore nursing students.

Guest speaker was Dr. Thomas H. D. Mahoney, head of the Department of the Humanities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Mahoney, speaking on the " Catholic Woman's College and the World of the Sixties ," decried the decline of a sense of individual responsibility and urged the students to reaffirm moral responsibilities for their own actions.

Ri ght R e v e r e n d Monsignor James V. Greene, pastor of St. Mary's Church, Newport, presided.

The following are on the Dean's List for 1963-1964: Seniors-Bar-

bara Arruda, Louise Boulay, Sister Marie Aquin Carbone, R.S.M., Sandra Sousa Coughlin, M a r y Coyle, Sister Marie Jude DeStout, R.S.M., Diane Dufresne, Kathleen Harrington, Elizabeth Hyman, Suzanne Mailloux, Margaret Miranda, Sister Michael Mary Morancy, R.S.M., Claire Morin, Cecelia Nicewicz, Alice Oliveira, Sister Mary Laetare Reagan, R.S.M., Helena Rordigues, Sister Mary Jane Frances, S.A.B.S. (India); Juniors - Sister Marie Euf'ene Bliss , R.S.M. , Sister Marie Noreen Crowley, R.S.M., Marg uerite Hyde. Althea Maziary, Rosemary Mazzeo, Marilyn Serguson, Genevieve Shanahan, Sister Mary Carol Shufelt, S.C.M.M.; Sophomores Kath leen Dillon, Ann Eccles, Noreen Golden, Jane Herron, Marylou Hofman, Patricia Kolarsik. Nancy Lee, Phyllis Murphy, Evelyn Nerone, Elizabeth O'Connell.

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TODAY Week End Reg-istration and Coffee, Ochre Court.

Father-Daughter Classes, Angelus Hall. Three thirty minute periods covering· fifteen different classes.

Luncheon, State Dining Room, Ochre Court.

Fathers' Conference, Mercy Hall.

Fathers' Area Meetings, Mercy and McAuley Halls.

Free Time for Fathers and Daughters to enjoy each other, the college, and Newport.

Class. Dinners.

Dancing to Tony Abbott's Orchestra, Great Hall, Ochre Court.

TOMORROW Mass.

Brunch.

EBB TIDE - Salve Regina College, Newport, R. I. Co-editors: Kathleen Dillon, Jane Horan Bus iness Manager: Janice Motte Art Editor: Ann Phelan Photoarao hy Editor : Mary Ellen Martin Contributors: Sally O'Brien, Nancy Sullivan, Janet Faubert, Mary Walsh, Elizabeth Curran, Elisabeth Flagg, Frances Donahue, Maureen McElroy, Ellen Scully, Ruth Toolin, Toni Pagliarini, Jean Carello, Carolyn Beam, Bonnie Higgins, Sallyanne Deimantas. ""1!~ 9

This year Salve Regina College welcomed eleven new faculty members, three Sisters of Mercy and eight laymen, who serve in nine departments.

Sister Mary Harold, R.S.M., who holds her Master's degree from Niagara University, Niagara, N. Y., joins the History Department.

The College's Division of Nursing welcomed Sister Mariella, R.S.M., R.N., who returned to us from Catholic University where she completed her studies for the Master's degree in Maternal and Child Nursing. Also joining the nursing faculty as assistant instructor in the clinical area of medical and surgical nursing, was Sister Rosarita, R.S.M., R.N., a cum laude 1963 graduate of Salve Regina.

Miss Joan David, faculty advisor for Ebb Tide and director of the Regina Players, and Mr. Hugh Kilmer, co-advisor of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine on campus, j.o ined the En~lish Department. Miss David holds her Master's degree in drama from Catholic University. Mr. Kilmer, grandson of the American poet, Joyce Kilmer, received his Bachelor's degree from St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore, and is a candidate for the M.A. degree at Catholic University. He also serves in the Philosophy Department.

The Home Economics Department is supplemented by Mrs. Donald B. Fletcher, B.S. from Syracuse University. Mrs. Fletcher was pediatric dietician at the University Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Administrative Dietician, Children's Hospital, Boston.

In Sociology, Dr. Lorraine N. Gaudreau came to the college from Cornell where she received her PhD. in Sociology. Her B.A., magna cum laude, is from Syracuse University; her Master's, in English and Education, from Smith.

A Phi Beta Kappa, Miss Gaudreau has taught at Colby College and the Grier School for Girls.

With the degree of Doctor of Philosophy and Letters from the Pontificia Universidad Catholica Saveriana in Bogota, Colombia, Dr. Stanley J. Goicz joined the Modern Language Department. He has taught French, Spanish and Russian at Merrimack College, Wheeling College, and Mobile's Spring Hill College.

Mrs. Ric'h ard P. McMahon joined the Education Department as Director of Elementary Student Teaching. An M.A. from Brown University, Mrs. McMahon is presently a candidate for Harvard's Doctor's degree with a major in Teacher Education. She is a member of the Diocesan School Board.

Dr. George V. Morris joined the faculty as an instructor in Physics.

Holding his M.A. and PhD . degree from the University of Rhode Island , Dr. Morris is presently engaged in research; his doctoral dissertation, soon to be published, is entitled "The Thermal Decomposition of Cesium Superoxide."

Miss Jane C. Hale coaches basketball. A Salve Regina alumna, Miss Hale is also teaching mathematics at Middletown High School.

Faculty and administration this year exceed 60.

Dean Attends Convention Sister Mary Rosalia, R.S.M., dean of studies, Sister Mar y Emily, R.S.M. , and Sister Mary Venard, R.S.M., attended the forty-sixth annual meeting of the American Council on Education. The conference, held early this month in Washington, D.C., considered National Commitments and Institutional Responsibilities.

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By Rev. Paul C. Curran, O.P. Angelo Roncalli was truly an angel of mercy. When he became Pope John XXill, he extended his love to all - from babies Whom he blessed in their mothers' arms to prisoners who couldn't go to him.

The humble Servant of the Servants of God walked the streets of Rome followed by his loving flock.

Before he ascended the throne of Peter, he was known and loved throughout Europe. The Patriarch of Constantinople who had met him when he was a representative of Pope Pius XII said: "I know him - many of us know him he is our friend - he is the Pope of Charity and Unity."

His great heart stilled, his image and g r eat influence still remain. How he radiated deep affection and s incerity to all, Catholic, and non-Catholic - even to nonChristian ! How they responded in brotherly terms if not with universal good will!

Why a Council? It had been hinted at-but was the time ripe?

Some theologians might advise against it during these times, but John, as though moved by the charism of the Holy Spirit, announced Vatican II. We intend no exposition of all the aims of the Council. But in a spirit of renewal, the Council is dedicated to reshaping from within and to striving for union with those outside the Church. Reshaping, we say. Reform of Christ':.

Body in doctrine is not the question. The truth of God is changeless and the teaching office of the Church makes no mistake. There is no room for reform of this kind -nay it is impossible. We do need reform of attitudes and of ourselves perhaps.

The Counc:il:ar Fathers need, and we need, ur:.derstanding, tact and receptivity of good from our separated brethren.

What of your positioil as a student at Salve Regina? Is the Council often in your pn.yers? Of course at Mass you join ii1 the intentions of our Holy ?a1:he:· P :wl VI, too, who is kind, charitable and zealous for reunion. Why not make, this year especially, the intention of some personal sacrifice for the success of Christ's K ingdom on earth-more frequent participation in the Mass, attendance at Holy Hour, Forty-Hours Devotion. Look forward, for example, to taking part in the Unity Octave "that all may be one."

We are all interested especially in a greater share in the Liturgy for the lay people, deeper and particular spirituality for the Laity whose provision we may look forward to as coming from the Council-but in our charity can we not,

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This council offers gr eat hope for the f uture. Ask the Holy One to send forth His Spirit and ren ew the face of the earth. A Council can declare, invite, show good will but the individual loves as good Pope John loved, as Paul the VI loves, as, please God, we may aJJ love.

"This is eternal life that they may know thee-the one true God and Him whom t hou hast sentJ esus Christ." John 17:3.

May we all be united in J esus Christ unto eternal life!

By Kathleen Dillon Since its earliest days, Newport's fame has spread far and wide because of the exceptional people, places, and eve nts which constitute the foundation of this beautiful resort. The magn ifice nt Vanderbilt estate, President Kennedy's frequent visits, gala debuts, the pageantry of the American Cup Races-all contribute to the glory and prestige of the "City by the Sea."

Leaves fallingnow we can see the sky.

Stubborn pride-will it also fall?

R ed leaves pave the red hats' road while the world watches with prayer and hope.

Prayers rise on the rising wind; despite gold and red and talk minds meet.

The world moves toward winter, but warmth ts found in mankind unified.

-Ann Neville

Meet Your College Program A College Orientation Program for seniors from regional high schools in the Mercy Family was held last Tuesday in Great Hall.

Schools participating were: Mount St. Mary's Academy, Fall River; St. Mary's Academy, Bayview, Riverside; St. Xavier's Academy, Providence; and Holy Family High School, New Bedford.

Sister Mary Rosalia, R.S.M., dean of studies, welcomed the gro up and briefly discussed the history of Salve Reg ina. Miss Joan David, director of dramatics, then moderated a panel, "Meet Your College," consisting of one graduate from each of the schools.

They were Senior Janice Santos, Holy Name graduate and Science major, who spoke on the curriculum; Junior Kathleen Smith, Bayview graduate majoring in Medical Technology, who spoke on nursing and its related fields; Sophomore Michelle P a q u e t, alumna of Mt. St. Mary's and French major, who elaborated on extra-curricular activities; and Freshman St. Xavier grad uate Ann

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Newport's Historic Synagogue Observes Its Bi- Centennial

Lancelotti who rehearsed her first impressions.

Members of the college's honor society, Sigma Phi Sigma, and student council officers served as tour guides and hostesses. Sister Mary Joannes, R.S.M., and Mrs. Donald B. Fletcher of the Home Economics Club served refreshments at the conclusion of the program.

Population Students from fourteen states and three fore ign lands comprise the enrollment, 582, of Salve Regina. This year's freshman class, the largest in the history of the college, adds a substantial 176 to this total. Finding representation in the stud ent population are: Turkey, Central Ame rica, Germany, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticu t, Maryland , New York, New Jersey, the District of Colum· b ia, New Hampsh ire, Ma ine, Cali· fornia, Pennsylvania, South Caro· Ena, and Delaware.

Within recent months, a most significant aspect of Newport's historical distinction was brought into the world spotlight - the bicentennial observance of the dedication of Touro Synagogue.

In the year 1763, Rabbi Isaac Touro and his congregation of followers brave ly overcame the many difficulties of Colonial life and reared a house of worship to be the center of J ewish spiritual , intellectual, an d social life. This edifice, later named for its founder, became renowned as the oldest synagogue to be established in the United States of America. This same building, with the identical furnishings contributed by the Congregation Jeshuat Israel two hundred years ago, provided the

Nurses Define Ecumenical

By Noreen Golden A spirit of approchement is permeating Holy Mother Church and her childre n are rejoicing.

Dialogue between a divergent mankind is unfolding. Who can better personify this spirit of emergence than God's emissary to the aged, the ill, the young: the nurse.

This theme set the tone for the Sixth Convention of the New England Counci l of Catholic Nurses held early this month in Hartford, Conn. , and attended by five Salve Regina students. Sister M a r y Brigh, principal speaker, keynoted this in her address: "The Nurse Defines Ecumenical." Emphasis was placed on the fact that the similarity of all men not their individual differences is of the first importance. The term ecumenical embraces more than the notion of a council in Rome. It is a word which defines a dynamic spirit of "unity and equality under the Lord."

Why did Sister Mary Brigh choose to speak of ecumenicism in relation to the nurse? The answer is simple. A nurse is a person who maintains a very special relationship to other people, a relationship which is meaningless unless founded in love. The spirit of the cou' ,. cil which is to bind all men in u .Jiversal brotherhood is especially binding on them.

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Standing before the ancient scriptural scrolls and the hallowed ark of God, Dr. Cornelius C. Moore, Knight of St. Gregory, affirmed the historic implications of the occasion by tracing the tradition of J ewis h worship from the time of Moses to the twentieth century. While emphasizing the role of To u r o Synagogue in strengthening the rights of religious freedom in Rhode Island, Dr. Moore praised the Jewish founders of To u r o as men " honored in their generations and with the glory of their times."

Reiterating the historic theme of Dr. Moore's discourse, Senator Javits of New York linked the significance of Touro's establishment to contemporary problems on the national and international plane.

In another part of the ceremony, Senator Cla iborne Pell of Rhode Island read the celebrated George Washington letter , written to the members of the Touro congregation after the Revolutionary War. During America's fight for independence, Newport's Jewish citizens transformed their house of Prayer into a hospital to care for Washington's wounded soldiers. It was this generosity which prompted the famous American general to express his appreciation to Touro in the now famous correspondence.

In addition to the formal celebration conducted at Touro Synagogue last month, a luncheon was organized at the Viking Hotel in June for state, civic and religious leaders.

Acclaiming the distinguished position of Touro Synagog ue in Rhode Island history, Governor Chafee, Senators Pastore and Pel!, and Representative Fogarty eac h spoke on different aspects of Touro Synagogue which has been in continual use si nce its organization , except for a brief period during the Civil War. An old institution is not a rarity in the United States. However, an establishm ent which has enabled mankind to worship God freely for two hundred years and is still in active operation today, represents a historic phenomenon. To Touro Synagogue, our neighbor, Salve Regina wishes another two hundred years of progress and success on this, its bi-centennial

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October, 1963

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l:APSULE l:OMMENTS It •h as come to our attention that, on completion of their 1963-1964 season, the Salve Regina College Guild will have given sixteen years of unselfis.h devot ion to the college and made monetary contributions totalling more than $100,000.

On beha lf of the entire college, we wish to express our deep appreciation to the Guild whose sole ra ison d'etre is to benefit us. We take this opportunity to congratulate Mrs. Edward Walsh, pres ident, Miss Grace Glynn and Mrs. Thomas Kelly, co-chairmen, on the great success of their Autumn Desert Bridge.

A rel igious institution affords a superior setting fo r education.

Thus spoke Bryant College v ice president Dr. Ch arles H. Russell, luncheon speake r at ou r faculty's autumn meeting.

Why? Answe red Dr. Russell , because of its conce rn with the s.te rna l; because of the rel igious institution's f u n d a menta I aim wh ich is to d irect " minds to the h igher t r uths of life" and there engage them pe r manently.

Are we trul y engaged? Are we even interested?

Congratu lations to the 1964 Regina Maris Staff on the success of the Fa ll Week-end, held October 18 and 19. Proceeds will benef :t the 1964 Regina Maris.

Dave ?erry and the Pioneers set a lively pace for the "Country Harvest" dance at Mercy Hall, Friday.

Cider, donuts, pumkins, wagons, corn stalks, and fair booths le nt an air of autumn to Mercy Hall.

Queen Hall was the scene of a Sing-Along wit h Leo Connerton at the piano. A semi-formal da nce held at the Cliff Walk Manor climaxed the week-end .

The week-end was attended by t he four classes and the Class of 1963.

Rev. David J. Coffey, CC D Director of flhe Providence Diocese, was present at the opening meeting of the Confraternity on cam pus Tuesday, October 15. The program for the year was announced by Sister Mary Mercedes, R.S.M., moderato r, and' Helen Rodrigues, '64, president of t he ca mp us un it. alternate Tuesdays, a On Method Cou rse and a Scri ptu re an d' Liturgy course will be offered by Sister Mary Mercedes and Mr. Hug h Kilmer of the Eng lis h fac ulty, respect ivel y.

Bot h courses a re open t o t he pub lic and offere d f ree of ch arge to further the wor k of the apostolate of ceo in the di ocese.

On October 10, during her second visit to America, Miss Eilis Dillon, noted author and lecturer from Cork, Ireland , spoke in Great Hall on the "Poetic Tradition in Ireland. She treated the various stages of development in Irish history as they reflected the political, social, and literary changes of the times.

Among Miss Dillon 's numerous novels are The Singi ng Caves, The Bitte r Glass and The Head of t he Fam ily.

Freud ian Psychoanalys is, Contemporary Culture, and Trad itional Psychology is the lengthy but appealing title of a talk to be delivered Wednesday, November 13, at 8 p.m. in Providence College's Harkins Hall Auditorium by Rev. Michael Stock, O.P. Father Stock's lecture is the second in a series of five Robert J. Slavin lecturer. sponsored by the Administration and Alumni Association of the College.

In the same program, look forward also to presentations of Thomas Aqu inas, John Dewey and Ame rican Education, the Revolutionary Cha racter of Modern Scripture Study, and Rev. J. F. Cunningham's spring treatment of The Log ic of the Theatre of the Absurd -a problem which the dramatic club will tacKle m the concrete situation come the dead of winter.

On Thursday, October 3, new members were inducted into the Home Economics Club with the traditional Betty Lamp ceremony.

This lamp is the official emblem of the American Home Economics Association and symbolizes ideals and learning in the performance of household tasks. A short reception followed.

Inducted into the club were: Hope McDonald, Eleanor Clingham, Margaret Clark, Kathleen Kenney, J ean Sullivan, Margaret Marra, Irene Sandlass, Michele Laliberte, Kathleen Cunningham, Elizabeth Kennedy, Sharon O'Toole, Sandra Steel and Jacqueline Amaingham.

Student Groups List Their A ims 1963-64 should prove a busy year for both ' the Student Council and the Social Committee.

Ellen Scully, President of the Student Council, states that " the chief desire of the Council is to come to a clearer understanding of the r ole of the Council in relation to the administration, faculty, and students and to create an awareness on campus through communication."

Some of the activities planned for this year include the publication of a Newsletter, informing students, faculty, and administration of the actual workings of Student Council; the formation of an Interclub Council to coordinate and publish a schedule of events for all clubs.

The primary function of the Social Committee is to see that the students of Salve are provided with sufficient social activity to become well-rounded individuals.

Chairman Sue Mailloux, Co-chairman Debby Wenzler, and their committee are planning several social events the dates of which are as yet tentative. There will be mixers with the Officer Candidate School and with the Pershing Rifles of Providence College, both scheduled for November.

The 11nnual Christmas Dance will be on January 18.

By Janice Motte Back in the spring of 1962, a group of sophomore English majors were diligently preparing for the inevitable American lit exam.

After having reviewed and studied their notes, the girls convened in the old faculty room (now the stack room) for an impromptu seminar on Walt Whitman, Emily Dickenson, and company. This strategy (occurring in the wee hours of the morning) proved fairly successful and "the group" decided to extend the practice to the English and world literature courses . However, the time and place did not exactly gain universal approval and the girls suddenly found themselves without a meeting place.

Fortunately, this could not stop the sudden enthusiasm of these new "critics." The informal discussions appealed to the girls and they decided to pursue their literary venture. After discussing their plans with Sister Mary Jean and Sister Mary Donald, they bePan to meet and dispute the value of J . D. Salinger's short stories.

The Catcher in the Rye, and Franny and Zooey. In May they met in the state dining room, dePLANNING A DRAMATIC GESTURE are Regina Player's vice-pres ident cided on a schedule for the 1962Sandy Harkins and president Frances De Matteo. Their season will open 63 year, and adopted the title of "Campus Critique." in early December.

Since the present seniors inau gurated this program nearly a year and a half ago, the fascination for literary criticism has extended itself to students in various departments of the college. This year, under the guidance of Sister Mary Jean, the members plan to discuss novels beginning with Salve Regina College's Perform- mas show has been directed prin- Childhood (Golding's Lord of the ing Art clubs have outlined plans cipally to one audience- diocesan F lies and Hughes' The Innocent for expressing their insights in orphans. This year, the date of Voyage), progressin r; to adolessong, paint, and gestures. production itself is significant, for cence (Ruben's Dav id and Li~.a and on December 12, Mother McAuley Knowles' l1he Se parate Peace), Boundless is the enthusiasm and traditionally feted he r orphaned to middle age (Bolt's T he Man For talent of the Glee Club. Crescendo A ll Seasons and Steinbeck's The al fortissimo will be reached on poor.

Wi nter of Our Disconte nt), and December 4 in the Cathedral of SS. The French Theatre, its ages concluding with Old Age Peter and Paul, Providence, when and techniques, highlight the 1963- (Mauriac's Vi pers' Tangle and their voices will be incorporated 1964 season of the Regina Players. Caldwell's Grandmother and the into a 350 voice choir directed by Moliere's Les Precieuses Ridicules, Priests). Also, Sister Marv El'lise our own C. Alexander Peloquin. Anouilh's Antigo ne and represent.l- and Sister Marv Marilyn ~ill lead Four brass bands and a seventy- tive plays from the theatre of the discussions on the moral and psyfive piece orchestra will also be absurd will be produced and chological interpretations of these used in this gala presentation of studied. Both groups will experi- works.

Hector Berlioz' "Requiem." The ment in dramatic reading and performance will be repeated De- arena staging. cember 14 at Boston College. Par· ticipating groups are the glee clubs of Providence and Boston Colleges and the Peloquin Chorale. Sister Mary Rosina, R.S.M. , moderator, Are you one of those people and Theresa Hannon, president, New co-editors for the year 1963· hint at more exciting events whose who have to be led through the 1964 have been appointed from the Labyrinthine Way of mythological dates will be made public at a references? Instead of following staffs of Ebb Tide and Reg ;na later date.

Theseus - why not follow Sister Ma ris. They are Kathleen Dillon and Jane Horan, Ebb Tide; Sally Onder the direction of Sister Mary Elo;se, R.S.M.?

O'Brien and Ann Neville, Regina Mar y Mercedes, R.S.M., and ofEvery Thursday at noon, students Maris. fic ers Marianne Hyer, Sara Ke efe, are transported back to the classiAssisting Kathleen and Jane on Natalie Cardoza, and Carolyn Cos- cal age when mythology reigned trino, the Art Club has begun in the lines of all literature. the newspaper will be Janice Motte . another year and adopted a new Due to the efforts of Sister business manager; Ann Phelan , art set of membership rules. Artist Mary Eloise, there is a new non- editor; Mary Ellen Martin, photogmE'mbers will meet once a week credit course be ing offered, "Myth- raphy editor; and Miss Joan David , Wednesday afternoons and work ology, and the Development of faculty advisor. The staff is inon definite projects in a variety Literary Forms." This course is debted to colleague Ann Neville .o f media: clay, oil, ink. Regular divided into three parts: 1) origins for her artistic contribution to members will meet once a month of literary forms, 2) evolution of page three of the present issue. to plan and sponsor lectures, dis- the forms in Western tradition , In the Reg ina Mar is offices, cussion, exhibits.

Lectures on and 3) the relationship of mythol- Sally and Ann are working with Modern Art. American Artists, ogy to this literature.

Patricia Coyle, business manager; Iri sh Art. and the Book of Kells The course is valuable to all photography editors Elizabeth Hyare promised. majoring in any branch of the man, and Linda Wallace; advertisHenri Gheon's Christm as on the Human ities, to anvon e who reads ing managers Sheila Carroll and Square will be presented on De- and wishes to understand the al- Suzanne Mailloux; and typist Vircember 12 by the Freshman ap- lusions to mvthological characters ginia Del Bello. Sister Mary Jean, Prentices to the Regina Players. and situations fou nd in abundance R.S.M. , and Sister Mary Jeremy, Traditionally the Freshman Christin literature.

R.S.M. , are the staff advisors.

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