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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1915
Page
5
A small campus circle seriously weighs the fraternity issue from every angle. They note both cliques and secrecy as negatives, but also praise organization and social ties, citing pledge day nerves and a sister’s Madagascar trip as colorful examples.
The Church of the Sealand Land at 61 Sleary Street starts a workshop for the unemployed. Send worn clothing and any usable material to be made into carpets or curtains. For details contact R. McKelvey, Locker 97, Senior Study.
Barnard College students are invited to join YWCA summer camps in Bluefields Altamont and Mahonskey offering leadership roles as councillors or waitress positions earning 10 dollars a month. Camps run July 4 to September 4 with near New York travel and activities including hikes games and sports. Interested applicants should contact Miss Patchin or Carol Lorenz promptly.
On March 15 the Alumnae hold the second of four teas for undergraduates in the Undergraduate Study. This gathering unites the Juniors for a shared session focused on academic pursuits.
Unusual sounds filled theatre as La Societe Francaise hosted a matinee dansante for college attendees. Members received a red, white and blue ribbon upon entry while two musicians played popular tunes. Ice cream cones disappeared between dances and Helen Jenkins entertained with takeoffs and monologues before a final round of Home Sweet Home.
Barnard College issues explicit fire drill procedures. When the three bells ring, doors are fastened, and occupants must exit immediately in single file and silence. Specific staircases and outdoor routes are prescribed to avoid congestion, with post‑exit gathering points on Broadway and Claremont Avenue.
A student council straw vote on fraternities was kept secret until Friday morning. Results by class show 1918: 53 for 43 against 7 indifferent. 1917: 78 for 10 against 0 indifferent. 1916: 58 for 0 against 0 indifferent. 1915: 47 for 50 against 2 indifferent. Total 139 for 95 against 7 indifferent.
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