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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1921
Page
3
College assembly speaker Kenneth MacGowan describes the theatre of tomorrow as driven by new stage craft and a rising playhouse. He critiques American dramatics as hindered by the boarding-house style of theatres and calls for lasting institutions to foster production, technique, and mechanics.
The article notes Barnard College adopting a robust honor system where students are responsible for classroom conduct, surpassing prior implementations. It contrasts with the University of Virginia as originators of formal student honor pledges and penalties dating back to 1842 at South Carolina College.
Minnie Mae Fleming is elected Chairman of the Junior Prom Committee after a correction to the previous unconstitutional election. Conflicting votes and constitutional questions led to a second vote being voided and the President casting the tie-breaking vote in Minnie Mae Fleming’s favor.
Sherwood Eddy reports dire living conditions of European students after returning from Europe. He cites low earnings from newspaper sales and tutoring, families living in a single room, and a registrar earning only 286 dollars yearly.
Barnard College receives a basketball trophy donated by alumnae from Teachers College. The cup will stay with the college that wins it for three consecutive years, symbolizing ongoing support from former Varsity members. The cup accompanies the annual interschool game before Christmas vacation.
The Sophomores and Seniors showcased a thrilling water contest on Friday afternoon December 2. G Kahrs led the seniors with a 40 foot plunge while EB Phelps placed second with 38 feet. Grace Kahrs excelled in speed events but lacked reinforcement against the seniors.
Wigs and Cues presents the symbolic drama And Pippa Dances by Gerhart Hauptmann tonight before a large audience. Leah Josephson stars as Pippa with Eve Jacoby and Garda Brown in supporting roles. the Brinckerhoff Theatre hosts Friday and Saturday showings followed by dancing.
Margaret Irish the Freshman Chairman of Greek Games announces committee appointments Advisory Elinor Curtis Helen Stutz Music Elizabeth Abbott A Sarason D Browne J Jervis M Melosh Dancing Juliet Chisholm Costumes Harriet Bovard M Mettler E Webster D Robinson E Wood J Jacobs Athletics F Yates N Lubell D Newcomer I Schall C Bradley Lyrics Janet Newkirk B Clarke E Helle B Leavill
Professor Muller's class will stage Le Miracle de Theophile a thirteenth century miracle play in French drama on Monday December 12 at Brinckerhoff Theatre. The work by Ruteboeuf depicts Theophile priest who sells his soul to the devil and is saved by the Virgin, an early treatment of a bond with the devil. Last year the class presented the medieval farce Maitre Pathelin.
Barnard College stages its first dramatic effort of the year with a well planned rendition of As You Like It. The Plaza performance on January 13 is billed as Columbia’s schematic production featuring prominent actors and the Speare Society in support.
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