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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1936
Page
2
The piece criticizes student colloquialisms and slang in collegiate life. It argues terse epi grammar and provincial pronunciation undermine clear expression across four years of liberal arts study. It notes common terms like OK Swell Great and Thanx recur from Registration Day to Commencement.
The Federal Dance Project launches its season with a Broadway premiere The Eternal Prodigal a dance drama based on the prodigal son includes birth discontent adventures loves and misfortune led by an evil genius The production features Gluck Sander Kingsley Karson and stars William Bruce and Felicia Sorel The review praises choreography and acting but notes dialogue intrudes and the assisting company needs polishing For audience members near the stage facial expressions are highlighted and the piece is praised for a unified use of dance moods
The text urges disciplined use of the upcoming review period for intelligent study and reflects on student influence at Franklin and Marshall College. It argues students must organize opinions and engage responsibly to shape policies and face world conditions with informed action as citizens and future leaders.
Readers widely support the drive with suggestions for publicity and clearer purpose. Some call for year round fundraising, posted eligible-girl lists, polite subscriber notes, and benefits, while a few oppose or seek trustees to fund it.
A refined view of Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony showing orchestration and lyric flow. Koussevitzky leads a precise, unsentimental reading praised for pianissimos and overall sound. the third disc adds Rosamund ballet music for a flawless recording.
Hungary’s modern master Bartok is showcased by the Budapest String Quartet in a performance praised for bold harmonies and medieval modal flavors. The second movement runs long. overall form would improve if shortened.
An excerpt from Helen Nicholl, a 1936 Student Fellow at Le Fover de L'Etudiance in France, describes English and French academic life, impressions of American pride, and cultural observations. She recalls crossing the Atlantic, praising French hospitality, music, and the varied organization of French courses.
A humorous meditation on clocks in households, noting varied numbers from one to many and quoting poets. The piece questions clock perfection, cites Pope and others, and playfully laments the universal urge to timekeeping in kitchens, dining rooms, and beyond. It hints at a continuation.
A playful verse from Helen Hartman describes a young man from Calcuttah who anoints his tonsils with butter. The poem jokingly notes snoring changing from a monstrous roar to a soft muttered mutter as a lighthearted quip.
The readable lines attribute early poems to Midge Simpson with phrases about being different and a Monday fall into a neighbor’s wishing well. A coy note uses private and bawl language, and titles hint at Nocturne and Reno scene content.
Miriam Weber ages 40 assists a young girl in the library by using a pocket dictionary to explain a polysyllable. The girl responds mildly offended and hands back the book as they discuss the word and its meanings. Evelyn Lichtenb arrives at the Bulletin office with a cardboard scrap bearing the number 184 and prays for a Christmas blessing.
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