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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1939
Page
2
Professor Upton of Teacher’s College spoke to the Math Club on Monday about methods to check calculations. He described casting out nines and other digit checks, noting their history and weaknesses, and said newer checks are more complex and less used. Tea was served at the close of the meeting.
Grace Macurdy, Vassar Greek professor emeritus, told the Classical Club last Tuesday Euripides surpasses Sophocles in humane insight. She traced a rise of pity to justice through Plato and noted Aristotle and Matthew Arnold praising Euripides as a broader, more integrated poet.
The Barnard Episcopal Club appeals for donations to fill Christmas stockings for needy children ages three to twelve. Contributions of toys or cash are welcomed and will be distributed through the New York Protestant Episcopal City Mission Society.
At the December 7 meeting the Barnard Board reelected Lucius H. Jeers as Chairman and Ogden Reid as Vice Chairman with Dun can H. Read as Clerk and Francis T. P. Plimpton as Treasurer. New Executive Committee members are Dave Hennen Morris and Walter ID Fletcher for three years, with Mrs. Arthur Hays Sulzberger filling the one year unexpired Alumnae Trustee term. Gifts since the prior meeting totaled 16079.85 from Alumnae and 8892.25 from other donors. the Fiftieth Anniversary Fund reached 1004263.01. The board kept the fund open, hoping for more gifts to meet growing needs as Barnard projects a multi‑million campaign.
Bar nard school held a posture contest among freshmen with fifty participants. Dorothy Miller won, Belle Puderbaugh and Evelyn Kelley placed second and third as judges Dr. Alsop Miss Wayman and Miss Yates evaluated walking standing and sitting.
Two hundred eighty seven students from thirty three states and eleven foreign countries reside in Brooks and Hewitt dormitories at Barnard College. Most come from cities with populations over 20,000. English is the top subject, with many on scholarships or room grants.
The Athletic Association hosted a Wednesday evening badminton demonstration featuring four professionals Don Vaughan Clint Stephens Mrs Pfann and Sacks along with two student champions for Barnard sports enthusiasts.
A school event features soloist Cassidy singing Wiegenlied after a play. Attendees will enjoy German Christmas confections and fruit cake following the performance.
The article discusses the Fine Arts Club with emphasis on Modern American Painting, referencing Thomas Craye and his works "Treasury Masterpieces" and "Treas merican Prints" along with Boswell's jury. It mentions publications and editions such as "L'Tasty" and notes on publications efficiency and interest.
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