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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1926
Page
4
In a concise critique, Prof Parkhurst discusses Barnacle’s November issue a 47 page miniature magazine mixing fiction verse reviews and editorials. He muses on poetry versus prose noting Youthful writing and first hand university portraits by foreign students. He cautions that true value rests with the poet and the prose form.
The calendar outlines daily health centered events from December 13 to 17. Activities include a treasure hunt at noon, Fresh Air and Exercise assembly, a health talk by Joseph Hart, health songs, a 4 PM basketball game, a posture day in the college parlor, a Martha Graham exhibition dance, winners announced for posture poster and poem contests, fashion shows in the gym, and a swimming meet at 4 PM.
The Undergraduate Assembly discussed and approved a resolution endorsing U S adherence to the World Court. Copies will be sent to President Coolidge and Senators Borah Cope land and Wagner. Finances of Barnacle and potential Undergraduate Association subsidies were also reviewed, with a poster materials issue raised by Miss Weeks.
A health week event features a gym fashion show on Thursday at 4 00 pm. It opens with historic female figures such as Cleopatra Helen of Troy Elaine and Queen Elizabeth in period costumes with songs. A modern segment features sixteen models with costumes loaned by B Altman and Co.
Christopher Morley delivers an informal address to a college audience urging caution against wholesale education. He emphasizes critical thinking and a balanced approach to study during Health Week Gym. Joseph Hart, associate editor of Survey, reports from the event.
The Wigs and Cues fall production opens tonight with December 10 and 11 performances. Actors rehearse, backdrops are shaped, and director anxiously refines political satire through actor motions as the college prepares to attend and critique the new staging. Christopher Morley entertains with an improvised college talk and a tale about a Long Island thrush and a two hundred fifty yard deck tennis tape.
Professor Arthur Remy of Columbia demonstrated learning through cartoons at the German Club Tea in College Parlor on Wednesday November 24. He drew scenes illustrating Germanic literature with humorous figures such as Albesch and the Rhine Maiden, and explained his aims to humanize literary and historical personages through art. The event closed with tea and witty commentary.
The National Student Federation of America held its second Annual Congress at the University of Michigan with delegates from 180 colleges. Speakers included Michigan's President Little and Vassar's President MacCracken. Margaret Goodell attended as Barnard delegate. The federation ratified its constitution, elected Fred Berger of Cincinnati as president, and set next year’s Congress for the University of Nebraska.
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