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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1932
Page
1
Barnard College semi weekly publication lists the editorial staff for the Undergraduate Association including Editor in Chief Helen Block and a wide roster of editors news board and office staff along with printing and advertising personnel. The long roster names numerous students with class years and roles across editing business and circulation teams.
Bulletin notes the resignation with regret of Miss Margherita Sylvester class of 1934 from the post of Assistant Editor.
Editorial notes that since Dr Nicholas Murray Butler became Columbia president thirty years ago the university has expanded dramatically in faculty, facilities, and scope. It credits his liberal leadership with shaping enduring traditions and a modern, living interest in truth across laboratories social issues and global problems.
The World notes a gloomy mood as major powers have spent about 4.158 trillion dollars on armaments, prompting debate over global disarmament prospects and geopolitical risk.
United States delegate Mary Wooley tells the Disarmament Conference that women rush in where diplomats fear to tread. She says she is doing her best to push disarmament and view women as a force in the effort.
The article notes Chicago cannot pay teachers, prompting debate over education funding. It mentions a $200,000 raise for the Democratic Convention and cites public concern that loud cheering for politics contrasts with teacher pay woes.
Frank Sullivan has released a new book titled Broccoli and Old Lace, drawing attention for a possible link to prior work. The article notes ongoing curiosity about connections between Sullivan’s projects and this latest publication.
A terse note recalls recent snowfall in California as a blot on the landscape yet contrasts it with warmth felt by New Yorkers and Floridians, highlighting cross state feelings.
Miss St Denis urges dance to be a positive American force and a spiritual instrument, calling for a great American ballet with liberty symbolism. She describes Denishawn’s spiritual laboratory and notes a bond with Barnard and memories of Greek Games. Applause followed her talk and demonstration.
A mixed review praises The Marriage of Cana an all colored cast comedy for its natural dialogue and lively performances Juano Hernandez Wayland Rudd and Majorie Lorraine contribute strong portrayals The critic lauds the play s unity pace and absence of melodrama concluding with suggestion to see A Church Mouse as a pleasant evening.
A fragment stresses room for every new and sincere development in culture and intellect. It highlights how varied understanding and far sighted genius of one man can drive such progress in the intellectual life of the race.
Mr Brady describes the play A Church Mouse as wholesome entertainment with no brutal or degenerate elements. He emphasizes it offers simple theatre designed to leave audiences happier after viewing.
Cesareo de Quiros exhibits at Broadway and 156th Street portraying 1850 to 1870 Argentine campa life. The Red Lancer theme dominates with gory drama and bold crimson tones. Scenes like The Headsmen, The Lassoer, and Don Anacleto display vigorous youth and mature power amid blazing color.
A distinguished elder, a killer with a doctor’s degree and an obsolete practice, entangles a young woman in a murder mystery. A benevolent uncle and a heroic detective drive the plot to a clever, swift ending with an unlikely marriage.
Excerpt from the Bulletin files of 1912 issues recalls Barnard College life. The February 14 issue notes reminders for unpaid 1912 Mortarboards and states lists of those owing will be posted on the Class and General Bulletin Boards.
The Mid-Year Finale faces critique for lacking material for the enterprising press agent. This Bulletin tradition filled a full column, yet editors fear the event has degenerated into an ordinary dance except for Leap Year when the innovation began.
Dr. Braun and Miss Weeks evaluated the Glee Club on February 9 to decide if they should sing at the Hotel Savoy on April 1. He encouraged them saying they may sing with full blessing and announced new rehearsal times on Wednesdays at four and Fridays at twelve.
The notice lists events from February including a men’s undergraduate study session at 4, an alumnae basketball game at Thompson Gymnasium at 5, a varsity basketball game at 11 30 on February 17, a chapel service February 19, a lecture by Professor J T Shotwell at 8 15 in the Great Hall Cooper Union, and a February 20 organ recital at St Paul’s Chapel at 4.
The 1910 class held a multiroom social Saturday February 10 spanning lunchroom and theatre. Sisters from 1912 joined, with cotillions, Valentine favors, and heart shaped sandwiches. Both classes shared songs from Freshman years through Commencement Week and serenades.
An old advertisement promotes candy for Valentine’s Day from Mullane's College Drug Store. It highlights “Be my own sweet Valentine” and “You be mine” lines, with phrases like with loving care and Hearts on, too, offering box assortments. The note promises a $50 fine for a misstep and urges customers to order for a sweetheart.
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