Greek Inscription Explains Torch Race Motto at Barnard Hall
Prof Perry explains the Greek inscription on the Runner statue base in Barnard Hall. He notes the torch race's ancient roots from Aeschylus and Argos, highlighting the line Victor is he that runneth first and last as the tribute to team victory.
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Columbia to Open New German House
The University will open a five story Deutsche Haus at 423 West 117th Street as a center for German culture. It will feature a large library a German art and literature exhibit and newspapers from Germany Austria and Switzerland with an information bureau and limited student accommodations. The January 29 opening will be attended by prominent Germans and university departments of Germanic languages.
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Celebrities entertain El Circulo Hispano concert
Spanish music world guests attended El Circulo Hispano on Tuesday afternoon for a program of works by Carlos Maduro with Senor Maduro as guest of honor. Noted performers included soprano Consuelo de Guzman pianist Tatiana de Sanzewitch tenor Jose Morich and baritone Juan Pulido. The Hotel Plaza Orchestra opened with a march dedicated to General Primo de Rivera.
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Miss Kahrs Elected President Of A A
Gertrude Kahrs '29 was elected vice president of the Athletic Association in the January 10 election. She has long involvement in athletics and held numerous leadership posts, including Freshman Greek Games chairman and class president. The seniors are urged to prepare for a term in physical education, with a list of fitness and skill requirements to qualify for exemption.
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Plimpton Collection of Rare Manuscripts Shown In Avery Hall
The Plimpton collection, dating to the twelfth century, is on display in the Fine Arts Library Avery Hall. George Arthur Plimpton, New York publisher and Barnard College trustee, owns the set, praised as a near complete assortment of rare works. The exhibit highlights Campanus Euclid, Ramelli engines from 1588, and ancient geography volumes claiming a flat earth, with whimsical Dante schoolbooks and other mathematical and scientific tracts from a fifty year gathering.
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Registration for second term in physical education electives
Students must re register for all electives in Physical Education even if continuing the same elective. Registration runs January 14 through 18. Agnes R. Wayman, Head of Department. NEGRO WRITER TO SPEAK AT INTERNATIONAL TEA The colored race will be represented at a musical tea by International Club Friday afternoon. James Weldon Johnson, noted negro writer and social worker, will discuss negro spirituals. The distinguished speaker and other artists were secured through Mrs. Alford Meyer, trustee.
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