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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1931
Page
3
Olga Maurer chairs Barnard’s Curriculum Committee as undergraduates express views on a pass-fail system. A survey shows 299 oppose replacing grades, 134 favor P or F, and nine undecided, with half not voting. The article notes reasons but acknowledges many did not state motives.
Professor Montague of the Philosophy Department explains a new religion combining traditional belief with modern temperament to address civil society. It emphasizes faith in a companion God, a new salvation, love of God as a central enthusiasm, and the wisdom of ancient philosophers embodied in this belief. Continuation noted on page 4.
A major student gathering on disarmament is set for December 30 at Bone Hall 113 West 43rd Street. Speakers include Norman Thomas Rabbi Wise Parker Moon and Dr John Finley with Barnard's Gena Tenny among student presenters.
Dr Nicholas Murray Butler is named a co recipient of the 1931 Nobel Peace Prize for promoting international harmony. The text notes his leadership with the Carnegie Foundation and the Federation of the International Conciliation in awakening U.S. opinion for disarmament efforts and the Kellogg Briand pact outlawing war.
The annual Christmas Assembly will be held today at 12 10 in the gymnasium. Professor Charles Séars Baldwin will speak and the Glee Club will sing carols. At the close, each student receives a sprig of holly.
After the Christmas holidays, freshmen and sophomores are reminded that lyrics for use in the Greek Games entrance are due immediately on January 4. Other entries for competition will be due after mid year examinations.
By . Sustin Stebbing Barnard College students support an International Fellowship funded by voluntary contributions. They plan to send a student annually for foreign research, and have decided to maintain a Student Fellow for 1931-1932 despite the economic depression. As a foreigner visiting the United States, I am impressed.
Brinkerhoff Theatre presents 18th century style melodrama The Castle Spectre in the annual fall production. Angela is abducted by Osmond while rustic Edwy Percy disguised pursues with aid from Friar Phillip and Motley. Kenric reveals Osmond’s crimes as Angela’s birth and Reginald’s power emerge.
A 1797 recall of The Castle Spectre by Matthew Lewis at Drury Lane describes the drama as violent and overwhelming for weak hearts. The cast includes Angela, the villain Duke Osmond, a ghost, and a friar, with Michael Kelly providing music amid a revived stage nightmare of danger and romance.
The Camp Committee announced week end dates for the spring semester. Four class week ends are set for freshmen through senior levels, plus two open week ends during Easter and May. Interested groups may sign up with Miss Holland at 208 Barhard Hall.
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