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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
5
Barnard defeated Thompsont in a thriller as fans packed the arena for the first basketball clash for the new trophy. The halftime score favored Barnard 145 to a slimmer margin, with Barnard pushing ahead in the second half before the game ended with Barnard ahead and the final tally uncertain.
The Cooperative Dormitory hosted Seniors on Thursday afternoon at four with dancing in the dining room then refreshments. All rooms from kitchen to laundry were open for exhibition and the event pleased the attendees. The Class of 1917 was well represented and plans to entertain the other three classes after mid year, probably one class each month.
At the regular senior class meeting last Tuesday Elsie Oakley was named Class Historian Ruth Jensen and Sylvia Hecht were elected to administer the knocks on Class Day Announcement of Senior Week committees by chairmen and the final business manager report for Mortar card. Funds were appropriated toward Senior Week expenses.
Barnard College opens its skating rink with an honor system requiring a one dollar red tap purchase. Membership is restricted to A A members and college officers. alumnae and visitors are excluded. Capacity is 40 skaters at a time with student traffic cops to regulate crowds. rink hours are three sessions daily 8 11 12 2 3 6 and hockey is scheduled Wednesdays and Fridays 3 6. Barnard claims to be the first women’s college to adopt ice hockey.
Regular Junior class meeting held Tuesday January 9 at 12 30. A motion to lock all Junior Study lockers was passed. Sing song and Junior Ball announcements were made.
The Geology Club met Friday January 12 with Dr Ogilvie presenting on the practicableness of geology. Miss Ogilvie stressed conservation of resources and their utilization while noting irrigation reclaiming arid lands under government supervision.
The chapel chaplain Knox urged Monday that most do not act for future reward. He cited Jesus who emphasized strength of character over promised rewards. He warned against discouragement from lack of praise and said real reward lies in greater opportunities.
Dr Guilielmo Alsop of the class of 1903 spoke on four years at St Elizabeth's Hospital in Shanghai. He described the hospital and its work, showing scrolls by an opium eater. He noted the role of high class Chinese women and the push for their education and efficiency.
The Brooks Hall drawing-room hosted a lively freshmen reception on January 11 from four to six. Miss Weeks invited Milbank friends to tea and cake where the young hosts shared treats with guests and display notable courtesy. Susanne Payton stood out as gracious hostess as freshies entertained and guests departed pleased.
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