Soldier Poet Captures War Through Anzac Eyes at Brinckerhoff
Signaller Tom Skeyhill, Anzac poet and orator, spoke at Brinckerhoff on January 10 delivering vivid war scenes from Gallipoli and his own verse. He contrasted bully tales with the white side of war as he quoted Gabrielle d Annunzio Rupert Brooke Alan Seeger and Col McCrae and shared dramatic experiences, ending with warm wishes for many happy returns.
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Tom Skeyhill
Anzac
Brinckerhoff
Gabrielle d’ Annunzio
Rupert Brooke
Alan Seeger
Col. McCrae
Gallipoli
Freshman Show Cancelled At Class Meeting
At a January 8 freshman class meeting it was announced that the Freshman Show scheduled for February 14 will not take place this year.
Special benefit performance of Tillie for New York College
Instead of the annual sale a benefit show of Tillie will be at Henry Miller Theatre on Monday evening January 27. Tickets at regular box office prices available from Miss Scudder Adaline C Wheelock Barnard committee member 412 W 115th Street or at the Alumnae Luncheon January 18.
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New York College Settlement
Tillie
Henry Miller
Miss Scudder
Adaline C. Wheelock
Barnard
Women’s College Committee
W. 115Th Street
New Student Committee Formed to Address Curriculum and Government
The Committee on Curricular Affairs created by Student Council will handle issues beyond curriculum alone, focusing on education and college government. It includes six student members with alumnae and faculty to join, invites official objections and suggestions, and will publish results promptly.
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Student Council
Notice to ticket sellers for War Benefits
All girls who have been selling tickets for War Benefits must see Adele Alfke in room 109 Milbank between 12 30 and 1 10 on Monday Wednesday or Friday of next week. The next benefit is on Feb 14 and ticket selling must be organized immediately.
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Adele Alfke
Milbank
Memorial Service Honors Columbia Students and Alumni
Columbia University held a memorial service in St. Paul’s Chapel to honor students and alumni who died serving the nation and faculty members who passed in 1918. Major Barnard presented a 128 star service flag to President Butler, with expectations the total could reach about 150. Chaplain Knox and Dr. Butler spoke of sacrifice and reconstruction, urging successors to carry on the university’s torch.
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Columbia University
St. Paul’s Chapel
J. August Barnard
Butler
Knox
University
Army
Navy
Marines
Columbia
Freedom
Farewell Tea for Miss Dudley
The Athletic Association invites the college to a farewell tea honoring Miss Dudley. It will be held Friday January 17 at four o'clock in the Conference Room.
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Miss Dudley
the Athletic Association
College
Blue Books Offered for Students Hall By Semester
Freshmen receive a free Blue Book with purchase while sophomores juniors and seniors pay twenty cents. Available daily on the main floor of Students Hall from noon to 1 pm through January 22.
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Dr. Braun
Signaller Skeyhill
Blue Books
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