14 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1937
Page
1
The Barnard Bulletin reiterates its policy of interviewing foreign students for publication with full student control over the final copy. The paper insists on freedom of speech as fundamental to American life and journalism, noting controversy does not reflect policy but test public opinion.
A humorous portrait of Christmas vacation plans among college girls living in dorms. It describes three groups the workaholics the carefree socializers and the undecided and explains how after a holiday break the plans often flip due to weather illness and temptation. It ends with a reminder to expect unpredictable changes.
A student poll lists top desires for the season including Harvard and Boston outings, New Year reading, travel to Florida and Canada, a Riviera dream, tobogganing if snow falls, college balls, charity raffles, family favorites like mince pie, and exams or papers awaiting. The responses highlight festive travel, social events, and personal wishes across campuses.
Cambridge musicologist Professor Edward J. Dent discusses Purcell’s chamber music, church works, and opera Dido and Aeneas, linking Purcell to Restoration theatre, Italian influence, and Shakespearean drama. He traces origins to school academies and Blow’s Venus and Adonis, notes Dido’s Lament, and urges performance of King Arthur. The piece also reviews a 1938 New York Almanac summarizing culture and daily life.
The Mercury Theatre announces Vincent Price former leading man has joined its acting company. He will debut in The Shoemakers Holiday for special holiday performances and then appear in The Duchess of Malfi followed by a Shakespearean trilogy including King Henry IV parts 1 and 2 and Henry VI.
Benny Goodman and his orchestra will present swing music at Carnegie Hall on Sunday evening January 16. The performance marks the first time the swing style will be heard there with a definite program of contemporary songs in Goodman's distinctive style. The concert is under the auspices of local leaders who praise Goodman as an authentic exponent of American folk music.
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