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Sixty-Eight Girls To Sing Can tata At Xmas Program Sixty-eight members of ~he Glee Club, directed by Mrs. LoUise Hey- Vol. 6, No. 2 So lve Reg ina College Nov. - Dec. 1952 wood, will sing a Christmas cantata for the assembled student body on Thursday evening, December ~8. Carrying lighted candles, the g1rls will descend the main staircase to give their presentation before the Crib in the Great Hall. Opening the program with "SiYuletide activities will be inlent ,Night," "Adeste Fideli~", and augurated on campus with the an"0 Holy Night," the group wlll then nual "Children's Hour", the Christrender Franz Abt's cantata in a mas party, on December 18 at three part chorus. Consist.ing of Mercy Hall from 4 to 5: 30 p. m. eight sections, the comp~sltlon b<;under the chairmanship of Miss gins with a hymn askmg Gods Mary Silvia. mercy upon men, too long immersed Sponsored by the Maria Regina in sin and error. Sodality, this annual party is given As God's Son descends to earth, for the needy children attending the strains of "The Angels' Song" break various Newport grammar schools. forth; the "Song of the Shepherds" This year's party will feature a new then tells of the humble joy and idea. A group of students will gladness of men at the glad tidings. "adopt" one child attending the Miss Susan Whalon's solo will departy. Each individual member of liver the message of "The Angel of this group will be responsible for Peace." As soprano vocalist, Miss supplying "her child" with some Mary Elizabeth Murray will sing article of clothing as a gift. Along 'An Angel." MISS MARY T. SILVIA with this practical idea the Sodality To conclude the arrangement, the Board, as a unit, will provide gifts full chorus will join in "The Shepof toys and goodies for the children. herds' Greeting" and "The Angels' S. R. C. Fulbright Winner The traditional Christmas Crib Lullaby." will be erected for the children and Addresses Alliance Following the musical selections, a nativity tableau will open the fesall students and faculty members Impressions and experiences a- tivities. Following the tableau there present will unite in ~olemn c~n broad will be given to members of will be the recitation of Christmas sideration of the meanmg and sig- the French Club by Miss Jane A. stories and legends, and toys will be nificance of the Savior's birth. The Murphy, guest speaker at the Alli- distributed by Santa Claus, Miss presidents of each class wil~ light ance Francaise meeting on Decem- Elizabeth Hoffman. their class candle at the Cnb and ber 16. A group of twenty-five or thirty offer mental prayer. Winner of the Fulbright Scholar- children will attend this "Children's Preceding the assembly on the ship in 1951, Miss Murphy attended Hour". same evening, the girls will enjoy the University of Toulouse in Miss Mary T. Silvia, a junior, is a Holly Dinner served in the state France. While there she visited chairman of the social committee of dining room. Rev. Father Dillon Paris, Rome, and other cities of Eu- the sodality and is in charge of all and Rev. Father Shea will be guests rope. In Rome she had an audience arrangements. Working with Miss of honor. A full course turkey din- with our Holy Father. Silvia is Miss Mary Louise Burckner will fill the menu and will fitWhile at Salve Regina, Miss Mur- hart, a senior, prefect of the sodality. tingly open the night's festivities. phy concentrated in French and is This party is the first of many At midnight, the freshmen will now a member of the faculty of activities which highlight Christmas sing carols in Ochre Court. Elmhurst Academy in Providence. on Campus.
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Father Kirkman's 'Call To Action' Challenges Girls To Christ-likeness "What wilt Thou have me do?The Call to Action" will be the title and theme of the annual three-day retreat conducted by the Reverend Edwin F. Kirkman in the college Chapel beginning Sunday evening, January 25. Father Kirkman, a curate at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, is a graduate of Pawtucket High School. He attended Providence College and St. Mary's Seminary in Baltimore. From this latter institution, he received his A.B. and S.T.B. degrees. Having been ordained to the priesthood by the Most Reverend Francis P. Keough, D.D., then Bishop of Providence on June 15, 1946, Father Kirkman was appointed assistant nt St. Rita's, Oakland Beach. This appointment he filled until 1950 when he was appointed to the staff at the Cathedral where he is stationed at present. Active in Youth Work Interested in the activities of young people, Father Kirkman has done considerable youth work in the C. Y. 0. as Sectional Director of Warwick, as Chaplain to a Catholic Action group both in Warwick and at the Cathedral. Aim-Christ-like Collegians Stressing the theme, Father will strive to impress upon the retreatants the great need for Christ-minded collegians. As a preparation for these three days, Father Kirkman asks the girls to keep in mind that a retreat is a few days spent with our Lord. It is not a time for anxiety. It should be made in this spirit-"Mary sitting also at the Lord's feet heard His words."
Regina Sodality's as party for unchildren in N ewport most rewarding of projects. All students o share with the Soera the joy of givin~ lng gifts of toys and 30 young guests. At ~eld in Mercy H all second week of Delve Regina's "fairy enchant the children lram of delights and d are, in turn, amply the excitement and lrrored in the eyes of lsi tors. , nity of the Advent pt in focus by obceremony of lighting Wreath. Beginning ~hman class on the evening, each group 1 the Great Hall t o
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Student Nurses Plan For Home-bound Children Happiness just oozed out of the La Forge Ice Cream Shop last Tuesday afternoon when eight sophomore nursing students broke into another activity. In co-operation with the Red Cross and the Newport School department, these girls are now providing outside interests for handicapped children in Newport. Each girl is devoting one afternoon a week to "her child". The outing was just one of the many activities the girls have planned for their charges. The culmination of a trip taken all around the Ten Mile Drive and other scenic places in town, it proved
rewarding and revealing to all who participated. Trips such as this are especially good for these children since what they neec\ most is an outside contact. In addition w "their girl", if they can also indulge in outside activities .with each other, both a psychological and physical need will be met. Although girls here at school started this work with some parties for the children last year, individual home visits were not made. An example of just how much the children are impressed by these parties, etc. can be given by Marie Toppa. When she went to see Billy Dill, he recog-
nized her as his "Snow White" from last year's party and their acquaintanceship was off to a fine start. Lynn Woods had her job all cut out for her before she even arrived. Her little lad has always wanted to play the piano, so now Lynn's weekly visits will help him to realize his ambition. Since this is a Red Cross Program while the girls are working with the children, they will also take a Red Cross Course in Social Welfare Aid. At the end of this course they will get Red Cross Certificates. 's observance
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J Joyous peace must belong in human lives. Else how explain the universal yearning for it? Our midtwentieth century, however, bears frightful witness to discord, strife, and sorrow of truly gigantic proportions despite heroic effortS of earnest men of genius. Economic, political, and military programs mult:ply to secure a world! peace. Y. . .. Twenty centunes ago· the econom1c, polmcal, and military genius of mighty Rome imposed a worldly peace but human hearts still yearned for a peace that Roman might had failed to give. In that era of joyless peace the music of heaven touched human ears: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will." The human ears that heard it were humble ears. The angel song with all its majesty, yet needed stillness of night lest its delicacy be lost. It announced a new-born child in a stable cave. There, with her first born son was a mother scarcely more than a child herself, and very poor. There, too, was a man honest as a carpenter, and just as poor. But with -the grace of faith shepherds saw and wisemen knew that here at last was the joyous peace that the world cannot give. Later on the beloved John, who literally heard the heartbeats of the erstwhile child, with heavenly pen recorded for you and me what the shepherds saw and the wisemen knew: "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God . ... and as many as received him, he gave the power to be made the sons of God .... and the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us .... and we saw his glory . . . . full of grace and truth! May the joyous peace of the 1952 Christ Mass be with you all now and forevermore. FATHER DILLON
{!h'Ll1-t ~ !BL'Lth In a cradle made of hay, Soft and sweet a baby lay, Mother, Mary, Joseph, spouse, And this a manger for a house. Soon the wise men reach the place, Kneel to see Our Lord's sweet face, Angels' voices in the night, Tell the glory of the sight. Now again we live that time, Christmas bells begin to chime, Choirs sing their joy on earth, And in our hearts we share Christ's birth. HELEN KoscHNY
A lightkindled in the mystery of the Trinityenlightened by the fires of the GodheadShall shine upon uswho dwell in the darkness uf timewho seek the Light of the ·woddThis daythis Christmas of the year 1952this day of faith and hope and love-For our Lord is born to usin BetiJ!ehem of Judain a rude cave in the side of a hillout of love for the children of menHe shall be called wonderful, God the Prince of Peace the prince of the kingdom of lightthe ruler over the hearts of menthe God who is wonderful in His NativityOf whose reign there shall be no end_ No end to H 1' M d H' L -. ~ ~rcy ~n IS ove No end to H1s re1gn m all our hearts.
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Jane's nose pressed hard against the cold the sidewalk, disappearing almost as quickly as "Snowing, Janie? " Her father's voice ro~ "Yes, Dad, but I'm afraid it's too wet to campus was beautiful, and did I tell you about Turning to meet her parent's gaze, she no1 "Janie, come here and help me wind this )'I escape. "It's so wonderful to have you home and busy! By the way, Mrs. O'Reilly's having the ladies are dying to see you and hear all a!>: 'Td love to go, Mon, but I really ought for any well-educated adult citizen, I think. your political stand. Don't you think you're a "Conservative! You're just a little too r.ldi "How about you two finishing this disc to my room a minute, Janie. I'd like you to see Mounting the blue-carpeted stairway, Jan "Did you see my darling new pink bloUl "Uh, yes, dear. Don't you think the man~ Jane's face fell. As they entered her mo chenile spread and became engrossed in a copj "Well, dear, do you like it?" Mrs. Price' blue, velvet trimmed bonnet. "Well, it's lovely, Mom. Did Aunt Lucy !1 Her mother's crestfallen expression translDJ many mistakes, too many ill-chosen remarks "Can you forgive me, Mon? " I know I've just too scared to think clearly. I've been para& real worth, just because you don't happen to rf< By this time, she was weeping quietly on your fault, dear. I guess your dad and I were a I your new ideas, that are actually worth while. I Jane's eyes were misty as she whispered,"], hope Mrs. O'Reilly serves turkey sandwiches at home!"
Santa Favors Diamond Gems Wrestling Mats, And Fun The hustle bustle of the Yuletide spirit is in full swing. The radio is jumping with Xmas carols, and half of Salve is lying in bed at night with twinkling eyes (not to mention much scratching of heads) wondering what to buy thei! roomies, families, and favorite beaux. The fat man with the red nose is gazing down upon his chickadees chuckling with all sores of good humor while his pudgy hands are swiftly grasping little niceties and scaling them into his already bursting bag. "Goodies galore for those Salve Curies," said he. Wasn't able to peek too much--didn't want him to think the kid had nose trouble butFIRST THING TO CATCHthe eye was a beauteous ring for Marie Ferriola. He was so eager for her to get it that he sent it via parcel post, instead of waiting for his reindeer to deliver it. A BIG FAT WRESTLING MAT is cushioning the bottom of his bag. J.t's for J. Carney and Peg Mullaney. Doesn't want Peg to dislocate another shoulder. A MOST SUITABLE LOOKING CAR SEAT-was sitting ready to be packed for Roberta D. Seems it's expedient to the comfort of anyone riding in front seat of auto.
..... and Jetsam FATHER DILLON-is receiving one unclaimed slipper from Ann M. Bowen. Can't remember whether the fine old gentleman packed it in his bag, or decided to send i-t along by mail. HAP HALLIGAN-has a carton full of various and sundry powder boxes in store for her. Santa somehow thinks she used her supply all up a few Saturday afternoons ago trying to protect the group from three mysterious ladi£:s. THE GENIAL GENT-is having a terrific time trying to squeeze a cushioned bathtub into that bag of his. He said to tell Helen Rigney not to be too disappointed if she didn't receive i-t all at once. Guess he's going to break it up into parts to make sure you'll get it in one piece, Helen. MARY DUFFY-is receiving a "You Fly It" lane just to make those late trips on Friday afternoons, after Sociology class a littel less tedious. Such a chore, huh, Duff? By the by, St. Nick told me a marvelous way to cut it short-the trip that is. Tell you on the 25th. SALLY ANN-has a lush picture frame to look forward to, so she can frame that exquisite sketch she drew of her cousin, Liz. Hear tell i-t was really a selfportrait. Her suite-mates tell us she posed for it herself in front of a mirror. Don't breathe a word of it. A SMALL PACKAGE-is already tucked away for M. Toppa. Said to be a special knocker for her to use at night to scare the kiddies at Mercy clear out of their sheets. ONE OF THOSE-special plug-in phones is on its way for Alma and her numerous phone calls. It was supposed to come last year but somehow got tangled up on the way. You're really tagged now, Alma. Your notoriety has even reached the North Pole.
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Marguerite Johnson as Maria R egina. The background music was "0 Gloriosa Virginum". This tableau followed the third commentary on Our Lady as a Queen crowned above all angels, saints and men. Following the meeting, Reverend Gerald F. Dillon, chaplain of the college, spoke to the sodality members on our Blessed Mother.
Freshmen Elect Officers; Name Student Delegate The Freshman Class elected their class officers and student council delegate here early in N ovember. . Guiding the destinies of the class of 1956 is Miss Peggy W alsh of Quincy, Mass., a graduate of Notre Dame Academy. Assisting her is Miss Peggy West of Providence, a graduate of St. Mary's Academy Bayview; Miss Betty H offman, secretary, of Providence and Clinton High School; and Miss Elaine Maggiacomo, treasurer, of Cranston, a graduate of Cranston H igh. Elected student council representative was Miss Barbara Johnson of Providence, a graduate of St. Xavier's Academy.
To raise money for the benefit of the annual sodality Christmas party, "The Children's H our", the Maria Regina Sodality inaugurated tag day during the week of December 8. Made of Christmas seals and tied with either red or green ribbon, these tags occupied a prominent place on campus during the week preceding the party. Each student was "tagged" for any amount of money which she cared to give them five to fifty cents. The proceeds from the sale of tags helped to buy clothing, goodies, and toys for many underprivileged children.
Students Heed Message; Recite Rosary For Peace The Freshmen, heeding the message of Fatima, gather each evening at 9: 30 to recite together five decades of the rosary before their little corridor shrine. This voluntary practice is carried on in the other resident halls on campus, and it is a continuation of the .family rosary. In the Freshman class this practice is under the direction of the sodality class prefect, Miss Joan Langhorn.
Mexican Delicacies Whet Appetites Of Span ish Club El Circttlo Salamanca, the college Spanish club, enjoyed a full course Mexican meal prepared and served at Moore Hall by Barbara Harris' mother, on November 20. The dinner consisted of chili con carne, sombrero salad, tortillas with butter, and for dessert, Spanish cream. Besides the girls of the college belonging to the club, the adult education classes in Spanish also attended. Mrs. Harris provided the entertainment by playing several Spanish selections on the piano. "Granda", "Tico-Tico" and other requests were made by members of the club. Mrs. Harris teaches at the Rhode Island Conservatory of Music. Included in the future plans of the Spanish club is a pinata party on December 11, in celebration of the Christmas season, games, and movies. A guest speaker will stress the cultural aspects of the club by a talk in Spanish on "La fiesta de la lengua", celebrating the commemoration of the death of Cervantes. Pan-American day will be the day chosen for the awarding of the Cervantes medal to the student writing the best essay on any outstanding Spanish author.
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Ensign Silvia Suggests Armed Service Careers For Collegians
ENSIGN PAULINE SILVIA
"What the service really needs is ladies!" Ensign Pauline H. Silvia's eyes sparkled and her voice bespoke urgency. "There's a big job to be done and college educated girls of good background can do a great deal for their country if they but realize it." According to this S. R. C. alumna, single women, those with or without degrees, can, by joining the WAC's, WAVES, WAF's or WMC's for two or four years, replace an older family man who
would otherwise be forced to serve actively. "And as for the seemingly common notion of immorality running rampant among the women in uni· form, as far as I can see, it's no more than mass sypnotism," she said. "If the officers, and they are the college alumnae, are upright, conscientious, and refined, they'll wield a great influence upon the moreimpressionable high school graduates." In answer to queries concerning the variety of fields to be found in naval work, the pert and attractive Wave eagerly launched into a detailed description of various departments.
"There's a host of opportunities," she began. "The medical field, communications, personnel administration, correspondence, :md public rebtions, to mention a few. Everyone can be used: social workers, teachers, secretaries, nurses, laboratory technicians. . . Singling out her personal choice, that of medical rese<. rch she went into detail as to its merits and fascinating aspects. "In November, 1946, 60 scientists began investigations at Bikini, 5earching for a defense adequate to the phenomenal thermal and nuclear· radiations of atomic war. They wanted to know what can be done to minimize the hazards and destruction brought by such explosions
ro shore establishments. Eventually, the U. S. Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory was given the mission of :mswering these questions. Although operated under Naval auspices, the lab. is sponsored by all branches of the service, and I'm very proud to be a staff member." Although not allowed to go into detail as to the nature of her work, Ensign Silvia spoke enthusiastically about the fascination of biological research, probing the complex syndrome of radiotron disease, of the marvelous teamwork among her associates, and of the loyalty and cooperation of her subordinates, three hospital corps men and one Petty Officer.
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~ Queen's Choristers To Present Special Yule Program, Cantata The Queen's Choristers of Salve Regina will present a special Christmas Concert Sunday, December 14, at 2:30 P. M. in the Great Hall of the College. The two-part program will follow the traditional processional "Adesre Fideles." Featured in the varied first half of the concert will be : "Lo How a Rose"-Praetorius, "Dearest Lord Jesus"-Bach, and "Emitte Spiritum Tuum"-Schuetky, followed by three lighter selections : "Ezechiel Saw the Wheel"Negro Spiritual, "You'll Never Walk Alone", and "Russian Picnic" -Enders. Solos will be offered by Mrs. Marcia lngvolstad. A trilogy of Christmas selections will conclude the first portion of the program: "Good-day, Merry Christmas"-old English, "Carol of the Bells"-Wil-
Choristers Present Songs At Special Xmas Benefit Members of the Glee Club offered a selection of appropriate music at a Christmas Pageant held, Thursday, December 4, 8:00 P. M. at Rogers High Auditorium. The proceeds from this annual presentation were given to the Columban Fathers. Under the direction of Louise Darling Heywood, the Glee Club rendered four songs : "Lo How a Rose"-Praetorius, "Dearest Lord Jesus"-Bach, "Carol of the Bells"-Ukranian Folk, "Good-day, Merry Christmas' '.-Old English.
housky, "Angels We Have Heard On High"-Traditional. The second half will consist of a Christmas Cantata by Franz Abt. Mrs. Ingvolstad and the entire Glee Club will join in singing Biber's "Agnus Dei" to conclude the concert.
Parents of Frosh View Investiture The members of the Freshman class were invested in their academic caps and gowns by the Reverend Gerald F. Dillon in the college chapel on Friday, November 14. After the investiture ceremony, Father Dillon addressed the group defining the purpose of their scholastic pursuits as knowledge based on true wisdom, which is God. Following the address, Reverend Father Shea gave Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. When Benediction was over, parents and friends of the newly-invested Freshmen assembled in the Great Hall where the Freshmen entertained by singing college songs and by reciting their solemn pledge ro wear their academic dress worthily and ro follow truth, beauty, and goodness tO reach Eternal Wisdom-God. The Freshmen were welcomed inro the college life and congratulated by Miss Dolores O'Neill, president of the Senior class, Miss Constance Lynch, president of the Junior class, and Miss Joan Kane, president of the Sophomore class.
Red Cross Collegiate Activities Win Recognition for Exceptiona I Service A bulletin from the National Red Cross Headquarters in Virginia gave great commendation to Salve Regina College students for the activities which they carried on for Red Cross during the school year 1951 - 1952. In commenting on the type of work done, the bulletin mentioned the clerical details in Home Service, making statistical cards, filing, taking telephone messages, and receiving and sending televised material. The members of the sociology group did the clerical work, and also worked on the blood program, picking up blood in the hospital in the Newport area and bringing it to Truesdale Hospital, Fall River. This type of activity is under the direction of Sister Mary Christopher, R.S.M., instructor in Sociology at the college, and Miss Berenice Woods, Home Service Direcror for Red Cross. Recreational and entertainment work was carried on by the Home Economics students under the supervision of Sister Mary Martha, R.S.M., and members of the Glee Club, under the direction of Sister Mary Rosina, R.S.M. During the fund campaign, art students under the direcrion of Sister Mray Mercedes, R.S.M., made posters. In closing, the bulletin stated, "Certificates of recognition for exceptional volunteer service have been awarded 14 girls at Salve Regina College."
Xmas Gift Problem Red Cross Invites Solved By Day-hops College Students Many a perplexing problem has To New Courses been solved, thanks to Commuters' Club. This business of "what to get maiden. Aunt Minnie or Cousin Charlie for Christmas" can evolve into a bit of crisis, especially for "busy, studious college students" who are always pressed for time. But the wise Commuters, aware of this annual predicament, came up with the solution. For two weeks, eager day-hops waited in the cafeteria, pen poised in hand, in anticipation of orders for personalized stationery, clothing labels, parcel posters, name tags, and similar incidentals that one never thinks to buy for herself. The response of the entire student body was over-whelming. Over a hundred-fifty orders were taken for the various items. The students appeared grateful for the opportunity of accomplishing some Xmas shopping before the long awaited, eagerly anticipated holiday recess. We'd like to express our thanks to Commuters' Club and our hope that the day-hops will come up with more such timely solutions.
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Navy's Wounded Veterans Hang Christmas Stockings; Home Economics Students Make Them long And Red To spread a little of the Christmas spirit tO the wounded veterans in the Newport Naval H ospital, the Home Economics Club under rhe direction of Sister Mary Martha, R.S.M. has joined with the Newport Chapter of Red Cross in making Christmas stockings. The stockings will be made of red felt and will contain all those things which a sick service man would find most useful. There will be checkers, playing cards, chess, medals and prayerbooks. Mrs. James
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Excitement in the air? You bet! Know why? Come close. I'll whisper. In this bright tinselly, red and green month of December, there's a birthday due--a special birthday of a special friend of yours. Although he's only five, he's such a clever little fellow that sometimes he appears quite grown up. He's a rather strange sort of creature in an elf-like way. From one moment to the next you are never sure what to expect from him. He hasn't any notion of how children ought to grow; for he grows smaller first and then larger and now-well, just different. Yet, with all that, he's still our precious five-year old-er - - - - Happy BirthdayEbb Tide! EBB TIDE
Nov. - Dec., 1952 Issued every two months by the students of Salve Regina College Subscription rate $1.00 a year Editor-in·chief Delia Landi Assistant Editors Marguerite Johnson Dolores O 'Neill Staff R eporters Virginia Boisvert, Constance Casey, Barbara Faris, Joan Halligan, Joan Kane, Patricia Kenny, Helen Koschny, Joan Langhorn, Elaine Maggiacomo, Anne Manning, Mary Mondi, Phyllis McCaughey, Moira McEnness, Marie Munoz, Patricia O'Connell, Cecil Pederson, Claire Phelan, Jat!e Quinton, Irene Reese, H azel Sullivan, Susan Whalon. Typists D olores Albanese, Frances Almonte, Mary Lou Alyward, Cynthia Bernardoni, Blanca Castillo, Yolanda Castillo, Delia Landi, Margaret Kelly.
Saint Francis of Assisi Originates Worldwide Christmas Crib Devotion Throngs of men, women, and children bearing lighted .rorches slowly marched up the steep mountain side of Greccio, Italy, as the midnight hour drew near. From the chapel steeple, the musical peeling of the bells announced that the Christmas Mass was about to be celebrated. Through-out the crowd, excitement mounted as the people whispered about the great Crib that St. Francis had built outside the friary. With a final surge they hurried toward the a:tar visible in the distance. Then with exclama.tions of wonderment they beheld the manger in the snow with ·an altar built over it. Indeed, their beloved St. Francis had prepared a sight that none could have imagined. Life-like statues of Mary and Joseph knelt in silent adoration of the Child between them. The image of the Babe lay in a rude wooden cradle, wrapped in swaddling clothing. Clustered about were the ox, the ass, and the sheep, just as they were described in the Gospel. Beholding this spectacle, the people burst into hymns of praise as joy welled up in their hearts. For the first time they were able to witness the renewal of Christ's birth just as it had taken place so long ago in Bethlehem. Then the beloved sacrifice of the Mass began. After singing the Gospel, St. Francis, deacon of the Mass, preached the sermon. His simple words filled the listeners' hearts with overflowing love for the Christ-Child in the Creche, a love stronger than they had ever known before. Yet Francis' eyes were not on his congregation, but on the Child's image which he had so lovingly fashioned. He told of the First Christmas when the Kirg of all men was born into the piercing cold of Bethlehem. This was the God-man who lived in poverty and simplicity and gave the world the greatest gift, Himself, Through his sweet words of love, St. Francis inspired true devotion for the manger in his devout people. With the sermon still ringing in their ears they watched him mount the steps. Then, as legend tells it, the image of the Christ-Child came to life as he drew nearer to it. The Babe reached out His sacred arms to St. Francis. Even without this story, the Child did come to St. Francis at that Mass as He does in every Mass at the Consecration. Over seven hundred years have passed since St. Francis of Assisi lovingly worked on the First creche, yet the Christmas Crib is now found in homes and public places throughout the world. Because of the gentle saint's love for the Christ Child, the world has the story of Christ's birth dramatized to them with the simple status of the Blessed Virgin, St. Joseph, and Baby Jesus. Thus, every year at Christmas the creche once again inspires the world with love for the Holy Babe just as St. Francis' crib did for the people of Greccio.
College Adopts Custom; Conducts Advent Devotion Bring Christ back into Christmas! Salve Regina College is doing this by observing the ancient German custom of making an Advent wrea·th. Each part of the wreath is symbolic of a religious belief. Four white candles are placed on the wreath to show that Christ is the light of the world. The base is round because the world is round and it is made of greens to show the hope of d\e waiting world. Purple ribbons are tied tO the candles to signify the great sorrow people have without Christ. Although primarily a family project, this College of Our Lady began this practice a few years ago. This year, when all were assembled for dinner the second night of Advent, Father Dillon blessed the wreath and Miss Dolores O'Neill lighted the first candle. On each succeeding night, representatives of the four classes
took turns lighting the candle. During this time, each read a prayer begging God's blessing on the intentions for which the wreath was made. Each week an additional candle was lighted until on Christmas Eve all four carried a golden flame. Then all lights were extinquished to show the darkness of Advent. Everyone went to the next room where Christ the Light of Christmas lay in His Crib. The Blessing of the Wreath Our help is in the name of the Lord. Who hath made heaven and earth. Let us pray. 0 God, by whose word all things are sanctified, pour forth Thy blessing upon this wreath, and grant that we who use it may prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ and may receive from Thee abundant graces. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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Mrs. Burrell Displays Pictures Honoring Our lady And Child Mrs. Edward Burrell of Pawtucket displayed her collection of Madonnas at a temporal meeting of the Maria Regina Sodality at Mercy H all on November 14. In the form of paintings and sculpture, the collection ranged from reproductions of the great masterpieces of Raphael, da Vinci and Botticelli to contemporary works. Included in these Madonnas were pictures depicting the Mother and Child in various settings. An interesting feature of one was the large size of the Infant. This, Mrs. Burrell explained, was to emphasize the supreme importance of the child. The speaker began her hobby at an early age when one of her teachers gave her the enthusiasm for Madonnas. Through the years her collection has grown and has been exhibited in many cities. A benefactor of Salve Regina College and head of th{: Peacedale Retreat Movement, Mrs. Burrell is a member of the National Council of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae. Serving on the State Commission of the Bureau for the Blind, she devotes much time and effort to provide braille reading material for the blind.
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At the conclusion of the lecture faculty and students took advantage of Mrs. Burrell's invitation to examine the collection more closely. The purpose of the meeting was to inspire interest in works of art and increase devotion to Our Lady.
Frosh Cheer Tots; Sing For Oldsters Thanksgiving over the crisp tang in the air turns Freshman thoughts to plans for the annual Christmas party for underprivileged little Newporters. Each year at holiday time a group of children are invited to the college to be the guests of the students who for a few hours assume the role of big sister to their tiny visitors. Several new twists will be added to the part this year to make the festivities more enjoyable for all. The Freshmen are going to forego the exchange of presents at their class Christmas party. Their gifts will go to make some youngster n little warmer and happier. The traditional Holly supper for all the students will take place the eve of vacation. Following the carolling in Ochre Court the Freshmen are planning a carol sing for the aged at St. Claire's Home. Then back to school; packing, eats, and so to bed~maybe!
The members of the Home EcoSodality Bolsters Missions nomics Club ushered in the Christmas season with a Christmas Party With Catholic literature in the Home Economics Laboratory Active partiCipation in mission at Mercy H all on December 11. activities was sponsored by the soFollowing the same idea as other dality by means of a magazine drive years, the Home Economists listened from November 14 to 30. to an address by their President, Realizing the value of Catholic Miss Janet McDonald. Refreshliterature and the lack of such readments were served and in keeping ing material for converts in foreign with the spirit of the holiday season countries, all students participated after-dinner stories were told and in the drive. To facilitate matters Christmas carols were sung. The cartons were left at the cafeteria singing was led by Miss Mary Elizaentrance for the deposit of student beth Murray. contribu tions and to give impetus In charge of the arrangements for ro the drive, a priest's plea was read the party was Miss Therese Scullian. at a sodality meeting. Members of her commit-tee were Gertrude McGrath, Mary Gaughan, and Myrna Clancey. A Happy Sister Mary Martha, R.S.M., Club Moderator, and Sister Mary Kathleen, R.S.M., instructor in foods, gave each member a little remembrance of the Yuletide. f
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San Francisco Firemen Decorate Station Houses With Christmas Motif Christmas has come to some new places in San Francisco. Instead of just visiting the Churches to see the birth of Christ represented in the manger, the people on the west coast tour the fifty fire-houses in their city! In the place of honor stands replicas of the Nativity and other Christmas symbols. This started in 1948 as a contest between fire-stations and has now developed into a city cusrom. With a minimum of money and a maximum of ingenuity the firemen have outdone themselves in erec-ting some of the most beautiful, realistic mangers to be found anywhere. With only ten dollars with which to work, the men of Engine 25 made their entry of the Nativity the outstanding example of imagination. They gathered branches from Golden Gate Park's evergreen trees and used the heads of manikins for the statues. They borrowed a sweet little baby doll to represent the Christ Child. To complete the scene they used live sheep to give color to the picture. In other stations huge "Merry Christmas" signs gayly blink on and off, yet each has some religious symbol in its display. Choristers sing the ever familiar "Silent Night" and "Adeste Fidelis". Everywhere the
wonder of Christ's birth can be felt by all. Thousands of San Franciscans visit the stations each year, and each one is thrilled by the versatility and inspiring beauty of the exhibits. In fact, Engine 47 has been requested to rebuild their project each year because it brings so much Christmas happiness to the neighborhood. The most popular places to see this Christmas will be the fire stations in San Francisco.
Gendarme Guides; Susie Sees Paree Mrs. Jose Ramos, director of Alliance Francaise on campus, and Miss Alma Cooper were literally the women behind the scenes in the puppet show given at the Alliance meeting in Ochre Court November 25. Starring in the Guignol were Mrs. Ramos, a policeman, and Alma Cooper as Susie. Since Susie was a tourist in Paris, she knew little of the fabulous sights. Our policeman to the rescue! Why the ChampElysees, L'Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame, and the Louvre are but a scant collection of places to visit. With the puppet show an ensemble contributed two songs.
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