John Jay Hall Dance Delight at Christmas Gymnasium
John Jay Hall held its first dance on Friday December 3 in the gymnasium. Julia Lowe and committee organized an attractively decorated event with an excellent orchestra. Guests received in a cozy setup with punch and cakes, while the Conference Room radiated warmth and festivity.
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John
Jay Hall
Julia’ Lowe
Braun
Miss Bishop
Miss. Franken
Julia, Lowe
Ruth Kingsley
January Bear seeks reviews and creative prose now
The January Bear issue calls for reviews of plays and creative writing from poets essayists storytellers and dramatists. Submit constructive and creative material to feed the hungry quad ruped and please the peanut gallery with engaging prose and timely critiques.
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Peanut Gallery
Contemporary Verse Club forms at Ella Weed Library
Vivian Tappan opened the first meeting of the year and Rosina Geissler was named Executive Officer with Ger trud Dana as Treasurer. Readings will be posted on the English Bulletin Board with books kept on a special shelf upstairs in the north alcove of Ella Weed Library.
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Vivian Tappan
Rosina Lynn Geissler
Gertrud Dana
Ella Weed Library
Wigs and Cues May Find Role in College Plays
Gladys Van Brunt argues that a play needs an audience and that Wigs and Cues could justify its purpose by presenting plays written in college. She notes the limit of knowing the stage without seeing productions and advocates production opportunities.
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Gladys van Brunt
Brooks Hall Welcomes Freshmen with Hospitality Dance
On Monday November 29 Brooks Hall hosted non resident freshmen and John Jay Hallers. Isabelle Harrison led the Entertainment Committee and Nell Weathers provided music for two hours of dancing. Miss Weeks presided over refreshments and the event was described as very successful with hope for more functions this year.
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John Jay Hallers
Brooks Hall
Isabelle Harrison
Miss .Weeks
Nell Weathers
Aid for Russia Urges humanitarian duty to Soviet system
Dr. Holmes argues that despite failures of current living, Western nations must support Russia and its Soviet regime. He claims high aims justify methods and urges aid to Russia as a humanitarian duty to help humanity and world stability.
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Holmes
Russia
Barnard Critique Highlights Youthful American Voice
The article lauds Barnard for its blithe freshness in portraying love and education, calling Vibrations a valuable future document for social and linguistic history. It commends Barney Car ney for honest storytelling, avoiding false sentiment and presenting facts without exaggeration.
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United States
Barnard
America
Barney Carney
Peanut Gallery
Spanish Club Tea Highlights Contemporary Spanish Literature
Professor Federico De Onis from the University of Salamanca lectured on modern Spanish literature at the Spanish Club Tea. He spoke of individuality lyricism and Spanish ism noting drama and novel are lyrical yet secondary to lyric poetry. He also said South American literature influenced closer ties between Spain and South America and named Ruben Dario as the greatest poet.
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Spanis
Federico de Onis
de Onis
University of Salamanca
Oluibia
Dennis
Spain
South America
Ruben Dario
Barnard
College Assembly Song Practice Led by Professor Hall
On Tuesday December 14 the college will hold a song practice conducted by Professor Walter Henry Hall. Carols and songs will have printed words. Dean Gildersleeve will give a brief address and the usual announcements will follow.
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Walter Henry Hall
Dean Gildersleeve
Library receives class donations for plant purchases
Bertha Rockwell thanks four classes for contributing checks to buy plants. The librarian expresses gratitude and notes the donations will fund plant purchases for library grounds.
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Bertha L. Rockwell
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