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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1913
Page
1
Barnard Bulletin discusses worry over vulgar dancing at Junior Ball and its impact on Barnard’s image. It warns that indecent dancing could affect donor support and perception among less privileged girls, urging adherence to high standards and responsible reporting.
A 1913 New York college letter argues for a conscientious stand against objectionable dancing at Barnard. It condemns exaggerated steps as vulgar and warns they erode dignity, while defending decent one step and waltz as acceptable with proper conduct. It emphasizes social duty and shaping women for intelligent community service.
The author argues The Bear should shed Miltonic seriousness and embrace everyday life with humor. They urge including freshman lunchroom rush, sophomore Sonic Show views, junior ball humor, and senior themes, with jokes to present the natural student life. Broadening scope is urged to improve and energize the publication.
A series of campus and city lectures spans March 12 to 18 at venues including Plavemeyer Hall Schermerhorn Hall and the Museum of Natural History. Topics cover Francis Thompson and A E Housman farm management tree fruit, parthenogenesis, street pavement funding, Gilbert Chesterton, Protestant Episcopalianism, animal instincts, Stoic philosophy and pulmonary tuberculosis signs with speakers such as J Neville Figgis Thomas Morgan H B Gwyn Haven Emerson and John B Watson.
Mrs. Annie P. Burgess bequeaths five thousand dollar memorial scholarships named for Charles E. Bogert and Anna Shippen Young Bogert. She also leaves a third of her residuary estate to Barnard College. Chapel note previews Thursday talk by Professor A C McGiffert on The Human Side of Martin Luther from Union Theological Seminary.
Thursday March 13 in Trustees' Room at 4 15 Mr C A Prosser Secretary National Society for Promotion of Industrial Education speaks. Tea in Undergraduate Study follows.
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