College chatter on phones and fashions sparks campus debate
The note lauds seclusion in phone booths but mocks the cross lines outside. It mocks bobbies among suffragettes and lampoons Barnard co-education fears. A philosophy professor papering minds as “extensive” and “intensive” provokes student wit about extension teaching. The Song Birds sing at concert while seniors consider funding 1914 fountains.
Chapel Notice: Professor Baldwin to Speak on March 11
The English department announces that Professor Baldwin will give a talk on Thursday March 11. The event is open to students and faculty and aims to discuss literary topics relevant to current coursework.
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Wiil
1916 Class Meeting Sets Mortarboard Take Off Party
The 1916 class held its regular monthly meeting on March 2 with editor in chief noting the Mortarboard literary contribution will be ready next week. The Mortarboard Take Off Party for Sophomores is set for March 30. The meeting day was moved to Tuesday to avoid Student Council conflicts.
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Review of The February Bear and Ex Libris notes
The piece commends the direct diction in the February Bear review and lauds the Ex Libris and Exchange sections. It highlights the Exchange edited by Ray Levi for winter, praising its vigorous style and humor, and notes readers often overlook such departments.
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Ray Levi
Lessons From Mistakes In Monday Chapel
Dr. Frank O. Hall urged that humans err more than birds yet learn from errors. He argued progress comes from using mistakes as stepping stones and that the best leaders succeed by profiting from their blunders rather than avoiding them.
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Frank O. Hall
Chapel
German Play to Stage Die Unsterbliche Felix at Brinck erhoff
The Leutscher Kreis and the Verein of Columbia present Der Unsterbliche Felix with rehearsals said to be excellent. Performances are set for March 13 at 2 15 and 8 15 with dancing after the show at Brinkerhoff Theatre.
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Verein
Columbia
Felix
Brinckerhoff Theatre
Timely Advice Promises Frugal Mortarhoard Purchase
A playful verse urges readers to hoard coins until reaching a dollar fifty then buy a Mortarhoard. The piece uses rhymes and humor to emphasize thrift and a quirky product name.
False Pride Refuses Long Line for a Meal
A girl tells herself she will not wait on a long line for food. She compares waiting in line to being a pauper and chooses not to dine rather than endure the delay.
Matinee Dansant by Société Francaise Next Tuesday
The Société Francaise will host a Matinée Dansant for the college on March 9 from 4 to 6 PM in the Theatre. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided and all are urged to attend.
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la Société Francaise
Barnard Wins Championship Over T. C. In Close Game
February 27 Barnard defeats T. C. 12 to 7 in a tight basketball final. Midge Hillas scored early before her knee gave way and she returned to cheers from Barnard supporters. Aline Pollitzer added baskets as guards shone amid numerous fouls.
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English Club Meeting at Ray Levi's Home
On Monday March 15 the English Club meets at Ray Levi's house 925 West End Avenue at 8 15 PM.
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