Barnard Union Revival Meet Draws Few Students
Miss Virginia Taylor opened a mass meeting in December to revive Barnard College’s Union. Professor Shotwell traced its rise from a literary society to a large undergraduate body and blamed decline on heavy workload and lack of organized literary time. Gildersleeve recalled the Union’s prime activities and debated future options and needed sustained student enthusiasm.
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Virginia Taylor
Monthay
Shotwell
Gildersleeve
Gille Union
Taylor
Christmas Party of 1909 by the Class of 1909
The Class of 1909 held a Christmas party in the Theatre at 4 pm on Friday December 18. The district school led by Mary Swenson presented a playful program including a disguise in makeup, dances, an arithmetic lesson themed on 1909, musical numbers, and a Santa Claus with Horace Mirch handing out stockings. Refreshments followed and dancing continued after a Christmas tree and Santa gifts.
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Anypal
Mary Swenson
Lilian Closson
Polly Johnson
Adelaide Smithers
Adelaide Richardson
Jessie Cochran
Margaret Frink
Eva Vom Baur
Jessie Levy
Antoinette Riordan
Helen Aiguier
Florence Gerrish
Lucy Thompson
Mildred Woodhull
Josephine Dempsey
Cecile Debouy
Evelyn Holt
Lee Alexander
Pettie
Peter
Santa Claus
Hortense Mirch
Sophomore Dance Transforms Barnard Hall for 1911 Event
December 18 event hosted by the Class of 1911 turned Thom asium into a ballroom with pennants pillows and lights. Dance Committee led by Agnes Denike and Charlotte Verlarge organized a memorable night with graceful gowns and music while a dormitory theft fueled minor discomfort.
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Thomnasium
Brook’s Hall
Thompson Gym
Miss Weeks
Huttman
Verlage
Agnes Denike
Charlotte Verlarge
Barnard
YWCA Recognizes New Members at December Service
On Monday afternoon December 14 the YWCA held a recognition service in Earl Hall for new members. Miss Wilbur, a National Board secretary, welcomed them and spoke of joys, inspiration, and the role freshmen can play in Christian college work. After her talk refreshments followed and members met the speaker.
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Earl Hall
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