Barnard Loses to Normal in December Basketball Match
Barnard fell 16 to 2 to the Normal team at Normal College gym on December 13 in the season opener. Normal displayed sharp teamwork and accurate goal throwing while Barnard struggled with passing and finishing.
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Normal College
Barnard
Allen
Cook
Elsa Alsberg
Abegail Talbot
Enith Somborn
Cecil Dorrian
Margie Hoffman
Anna Reiley
Annie Fisher
Edith Lomborn
Barnard Gymnasium
Freshmen Basketball Captain Picked for Holiday Meet
Edith Somborn of class 1906 was chosen captain at the last practice before the holidays. The Freshmen are expected to play their first game against the Emanon team from Mount Vernon on Saturday.
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Edith Somborn
Emanon
Mount Vernon
Tennis final likely postponed until spring
Cold weather threatens postponement of the tennis tournament final between Jean Egleston of 1904 and Edith Handy of 1905. Even a warm day would leave the court too poor for play, delaying the championship.
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Jean Egleston
Edith Handy
Dormitory note postpones Whittier Hall change
Death of Miss Dunn delays planned change in Whittier Hall from Friday evening to January 16.
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Dunn
Whittier Hall
Alumnae Luncheon at College Theatre Draws Large Attendance
Associate Alumnae held its annual luncheon on Tuesday December 30 in the college theatre. One hundred ten seats were filled at seven tables with Miss Gil Miss Pullman, dean Gill and the first graduates at the head table. The class of 1902 sent twenty four members, while '96 missed only six of eighteen. The 99 table displayed a large class banner and featured much laughter and toasts. Mrs Annie Nathan Meyer, Mrs Liggitt and Miss Gildersleeve joined honorary Miss Pullman in a toast to Dean Gill. Red and green decorations, Christmas trees and holly adorned the room. After the luncheon the class of 1900 presented a farce Serious Situations in Burleigh's Room, performed by Ned Burleigh E T B Reiley Steve Hudson and others with Miss Schwed as stage manager. The cast received generous applause.
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College Theatre
Association
Gil
Pullman
Annie Nathan Meyer
Liggitt
Barnard
Dean Gill
Burleigh
Louise Brisbin Dunn Dies After Sudden Illness
Louise Brisbin Dunn class of 97 and tutor in the Botany Department died suddenly on Thursday morning December 17 1902. The brief notice notes her affiliation and service at the college and records the timing of her death.
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Louise Brisbin Dunn
Seniors Celebrate Class Party with Photo Guessing
The 1993 notes recount a Wednesday December 17 party where seniors displayed baby photos around the theatre. Guests guessed owners amid surprise and comments before refreshments, dancing, charades, and singing of class and college songs followed.
Christmas Gifts and Donations for 95 Rivington Settlement
Barnard students raised about 34.07 dollars for entertainments and dinners for poor neighborhood families at the 95 Rivington Street Settlement. Senior Edna led with 1 dollar, Sophomores 12.58, class of 1906 21.54. 28 dolls were sent, many dressed by students, and Vassar guests joined the festivities with clubs, sleight of hand, and present rooms for distribution.
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Edna
Edith van Ingen
Margaret Stone
Katharine Goodyear
Edith Samborn
Williards
Rivington Street
Christian Association
Barnard
Vassar
Sophomore Dance Postponed to Friday
The Sophomore dance has been postponed until Friday due to scheduling issues.
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Miss Dunn
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Normal
Ned Burleigh
E. T. B. Reiley
Steve Hudson
F. Lippincott
Jack Randolph
F. T. Baldwin
Shreedy
E. Osborne
Hudson
Florence Sill
Miss Hudson
Helen Cole
Rivington St
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