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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1931
Page
4
Ds Sturtevant critiques the Christmas Quarterly noting its beauty and brutal modern mood. He urges sweeping focus on moment and tone over plot, urging readers to immerse in the city’s cold fear and the great, streamlined world it portrays.
The bursar announces new rules requiring payment of all second term bills by February 2. Applicants may apply for deferment to request extended payment terms.
Announcement warns Barnard College students to pay second term bills by February 2 1932 or request a half payment deferral to March 15. Students must file written reasons and dates with the Bursar by early January. promissory notes require parental signing. Each case will be reviewed and a decision communicated.
Dr. Harry Hibschman argued that modern law reflects medieval theology and that legislatures act as factories passing laws without public input. He said crime stems from laws not justified by public opinion, citing prohibition as an example and noting the insane were once treated as diabolically possessed.
A report notes Andrews will speak at the upcoming college gathering. The article recalls his adventurous trip involving diplomacy with Chinese factions, outwitting bandits, entertaining Tibetans, and sending American material back home. In 1931 he received the Hubbard Gold Medal from the National Geographic Society, a rare honor shared by only eight men in its 43 year history.
The new eligibility plan raising standards from C to C plus was declared invalid by the Student Council after not being formally submitted for approval. The old eligibility rules remain in effect until changes are approved. Frances M. Smith, Undergraduate President, informs Frances Mack, Eligibility Committee Chair.
Clark Hallam renowned traveler, lecturer, and writer speaks at the Student Forum of the Junior Society of Congregation Emanu El on Sunday afternoon December 20 at 3 00 pm. He discusses The Manchurian Crisis and Its American Significance, followed by audience discussion and a social hour.
The Glee Club presented its second concert a full program of Christmas carols folk songs and madrigals at the Spence School 22 East 91st Street Monday December 14 Hat. 830. The program opened with Czech French and English carols then Sixteenth century material. Weelkes Four Arms Two Necks One Wreath ing drew praise. The final group featured Old English Folk Songs with Oranges and Lemons eliciting strong applause. Professor Lowell Beveridge directed the music and Miss Priscilla Wadhams accompanied.
At the press convention the Barnard delegation urged no immediate action on the matter pending further investigation. The convention unanimously accepted the invitation to host the conference under Barnard’s auspices next year, extended by Miss Juliet Blume and Barnard staff members.
Rabbi Stephen S. Wise will be guest of honor at a Menorah luncheon on Thursday noon in Room 408 Barnard. His address titled Shall Israel: Further Endure will conclude this year’s Religion in Modern Life lectures. Luncheon cost is 1.00 with 0.50 for dormitory students, sign up on the Barnard Hall bulletin.
Miss Nathalie Drozdoff performed six piano selections at the International Club meeting on December 14 in room 408. Her pieces included Scriabin, Tschaikowsky, Chopin, Paderewski, Liszt, and an encore Liszt work. Attendees listed include Professor Loiseaux, Miss Weeks, Miss Sturdevant, Madame Andre, Miss Leduc, and Dr. Day from Barnard Faculty. The next International Club meeting is planned for January.
Barnard students are invited to an eight fifteen lecture at the McMillin Theatre featuring Countess Margot Bethlen wife of Hungarys prime minister. She will discuss experiences from the 1919 Revolution with Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler presiding. Readers in the United States know her writings in Hungarian English German and Italian.
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