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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1915
Page
4
In a Thursday chapel Professor Erskine discussed the Magi following the star as a path to truth. He framed the Wise Men as translators of prophecy from the East, who showed humility, offered gifts, and found true emancipation through steadfast guidance by the stars.
The Trustees at their December meeting accepted a $10,000 gift from Mrs. Maria Hall Williamson to add to the existing permanent endowment in memory of Henrietta Carpenter. Elected officers for 1915 include Chairman Silas B. Brownell, vice-chairman Mrs. A. A. Anderson, clerk Frederic B. Jennings, treasurer George B. Plimpton, and executive committee John G. Milburn and Mrs. Ogden Mills Reid serving until 1917.
Regular meeting December 18 discusses limiting proposals by Brean Kirchwey and Elia Louria. Motion to read at joint Council and Faculty Committee on Instruction. Consider recommending Bible study course for Barnard. Plan to publish industry articles after Christmas in the Bulletin. Aim to engage women in various fields via Intercollegiate Bureau of Occupations. College exercises proposal remains under consideration. Report submitted.
About 130 settlement children, managed by E Hubbard, attended the YWCA Christmas party in Milbank. The event featured three lunch rooms with games, ice cream and cake, then a grand Christmas tree with gifts and Santa. Each child received an orange apple and candy before departing.
Barnard College students completed final exams and began graduation activities at 4 pm. About 30 to 40 graduates formed outside the reception room, singing led by Dorothy Blondel, then gathered near the Dean’s office as they completed their Christmas celebration with a lengthy repertoire in multiple languages.
The December issue features poems by Alice Jones Ray Levi and Leila Taylor with praise for form and meter. Prose pieces include The Order of Motley On the Cliffs of Dover and Christmas Eve With a Difference, plus book reviews and editorials showing growing college expression in the Bear. Rhoda Erskine signs the piece.
On Tuesday January Sth Mrs Mary Beard will speak on opportunities for women in civic life at the Feminist Forum meeting in room 139 at 4 15. All are invited to attend.
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