Jabberwock poem promotes College Drug Store prize
The piece describes Columbia students Coes and Barnard Queen prizes at the College Drug Store. Helen Dana, age 13, wrote the Jabberwock verse which won a two dollar and a half gold piece prize.
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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1913
Page
2
The piece describes Columbia students Coes and Barnard Queen prizes at the College Drug Store. Helen Dana, age 13, wrote the Jabberwock verse which won a two dollar and a half gold piece prize.
Dr. Coe outlines a second lecture on life's meaning urging emancipation from self to a universal view. He cites Plato and Christian purpose, urging expansion of desires toward solving social problems through active service and living the great task of establishing God's Kingdom on earth.
The Student Council reviewed treasurer reports for the first half year from all organizations and proposed a $20 maximum per class party with no extra taxes. A ruling on Brooks Hall rules was sent to the Brooks Fall Students Association, with enforcement at the House President’s discretion.
The fraternity investigation committee met Wednesday February 19 in the Dean's office at 3 P.M. Delegates from four fraternities testified on general facts. Secret matter such as motto grip and initiation ritual were reportedly the main topics. Next week delegates from Amha Phi Delta Delta Delta Pi Beta Phi and Chi Omega are expected to appear and voluntary witnesses are urged to provide their names.
At a February 12 1913 class meeting the Senior Week committees were approved. Names include Class Day chair Mary W Stewart with team. Ivy Day chaired by Priscilla Lockwood and Esther Burgess. Play chaired by Edith Rosenblatt. Banquet chaired by Joan Sperling. Dance chaired by Louise Barthing. Akimnae Parade chaired by Haret Martin with Clara Buttenwieser and others.
A sequence of school events runs May 30 to June 5 featuring Senior Dante on May 30 to 31. The schedule includes dress rehearsal and Senior Play, Bacca laureate, Senior Tuesday Ivy Day, and June 4 commencement followed by Class Day and a Senior Banquet.
The Barnard bulletin roves through spring signs with hints of a Cyrano inspired supe plot and a call for a strong contributor to Buzzings. It notes junior ball programs in the works and field day practice, while senior week and Greek games organizers appear unsettled.
The article notes Cleveland opened a municipal ballroom charging 3 cents per person with no bar, clearing $3,000 in 2.5 months. A test hall at 125th Street and Madison Avenue is described, urging citizens to set and maintain high standards of public amusement and educate opinion on recreation.
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