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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
4
A playful note ridicules the 1915 and 1916 Mortarboard parodies. It lampoons English majors and “Evens” style claims while praising and poking fun at Economics and English faculty. The piece suggests odd reforms like hot bricks to boost team spirit.
Residents note old bricks could be saved for a new structure next spring while reflecting on lingering foggy conditions and a shared sense of kinship with last week’s weather.
A Barnard student argues against making chapel compulsory to attend College Exercises. The writer questions forcing interest in vital issues, noting Barnard’s tradition of individual freedom and the impracticality of penalties for nonattendance. He asserts spontaneous interest is preferable.
A 1916 class meeting held on December 2 discussed Mortar Board statistics, the business manager urged ads, and members decided to host an informal Faculty party with unique features on January 6. The secretary summed up the year’s activities before adjournment.
The student body requests a public address by Prof. W. P. Trent of the English Department on December 10 with many students likely to attend. On December 14 Rev. S Parkes Cadman D D of the Congregational Church is announced as a chapel speaker.
The Socialist Club will meet at luncheon next Friday December 7. All are welcome and urged to attend. The exact meeting place will be posted on the main stairway.
Dr Coffin surveys Jesus relationship to Judaism and the early church arguing the founder was the Spirit not a conscious organizer. He notes the church’s rise from ethical force, lack of creed, and need for broad inclusive unity to fulfill Christian social purpose.
The annual doll exhibit and Doll Day events take place in Undergraduate Study on Wednesday December 16 from four to six. Admission to the show or dancing is five cents. Dolls dressed for prizes must be returned to Miss Patchin by December 15 with judging on fulfillment of outfit completeness neatness originality and clothing simplicity. Proceeds from cakes and jam will fund the dolls donated to needy children.
Chaplain Knox urged listeners to cultivate sight and insight, stressing that true understanding comes when people perceive for themselves. He warned against rote teaching and urged resolve to improve perception, using a Rhine tour anecdote to illustrate seeing beauty beyond distractions.
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