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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1934
Page
3
A London reviewer notes the Friday night performance with Wigs and period-styled cues for Fielding's Tom Thumb. The crowd enjoyed the broad comic caricature even as the reviewer felt the point was the burlesque of eighteenth century heroic tragedy.
A candle-light service and traditional carols will be sung by the Chapel Choir under Professor Lowell P. Beveridge on Thursday December 20 at 5 15 PM. The program features Christmas anthems and is held at the chapel.
The Columbia Anti-War Committee hosts a symposium on war and fascism at 8:30 p.m. in 301 Hamilton to raise funds for a Lyons Conference delegate. Maria Halberstadt and Milton Howard headline with at least one more speaker likely from the History Department. tickets cost 25 cents.
Barnard students were roused by a serenade from picketers outside dorms as the Dean and pageant organizers defended the stunt. John Jacobson, amid snow and worry, claimed the act aimed to raise funds for charity and art, not target any student. He noted Barnard girls appeared more pallid by morning light, prompting urging caution from Columbia.
Dean Virginia C. Gildersleeve spoke at the chapel, praising James H. Breasted's Dawn of Conscience for its view that the family is the first and most fundamental human relationship. She cites Breasted and MacIver on a sifted heritage of truths guiding conduct, warns of modern forces enlarging power, and urges hope for peace and goodwill.
Professor Hoxie N. Fairchild will speak this Thursday at 4 00 P M in the Conference Room about his World War experiences and reactions to propaganda. The Barnard Peace Committee and the new International Relations Club sponsor the address.
The Barnard Peace Committee will circulate a sixteen item questionnaire this afternoon to survey causes of war and prevention strategies. It will form discussion groups and prepare a Peace Conference later in the year. Each student notes her top subject and receives a bibliography to study for group talks across science, psychology, philosophy, government, drama, music and fine arts.
The Barnard Glee Club with ninety singers and the Columbia Orchestra of about thirty perform Christmas carols and a message from Dean Gildersleeve. The NBC WEAF and W2XAI broadcast from 12:00 to 1:30 with doors closing by 12:55 to accommodate seating.
Professor Greet rejects a gift from the Class of 1937 a live rat named Arthur the Rat delivered in a box with a red ribbon. The scene in the Comptroller Office ends with the rat in zoology lab custody and Professor Crampton promising proper care.
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