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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1918
Page
4
War Savings Stamp Committee chair reports Barnard purchases through March 9 total 30 thrift stamps with a running overall figure to date.
The article lists the purchasing power of thrift stamps and war saving stamps during wartime. One stamp buys basic items like a tent pole or identification tags, while higher values fund essential gear such as helmets, rifles, gas masks, and clothing. It emphasizes the broad array of goods attainable through stamp accumulated value.
At the last class meeting the Senior Week chair announced The Chinese Lantern as the class play. Try-outs aim to avoid conflict with Wigs and Cues Spring Show. Senior actors report for audition in the lecture room on March 22 and 23 at 4 PM. Read the play in the library and sign up for parts on blanks in Senior study. blanks due March 20.
Miss Patterson of the Woman's Committee of the Council of National Defence reports excess applications for the special openings at the Ordnance Department aimed at college women. Regular clerical and other Civil Service posts remain available through standard exams.
Reading room and cafeteria at the Columbia Boathouse on 116th Street near the Hudson River open weekdays 3 to 10 PM and weekends 1 to 10 PM. The venue serves soldiers and sailors with daily hours listed.
The Canteen at Barnard College opens with modest attendance early in the week and grows to 66 by Sunday. Helena Shine, class of 1918, requests signed worker cards via Student Mail, outlines two daily shifts from 3 to 6 30 and 6 30 to 10, and invites substitutes for weekends. The canteen will be open for inspection March 16 from 9 to 12, with entry restricted to workers otherwise. Families may visit by submitting requested details. The space includes writing tables, books, and a vicarious jukebox, and there is hope for continued growth in volunteers.
Barnard College group invites all critics to a 12:20 PM Tuesday March 19 open meeting in the lecture room. The current board and past committee heads will discuss past policies, coaching, staging, costuming, and financing of student plays set for April 26 and 27.
Girls may spend Easter vacation March 28 to April 1 or partial time at Barnard Farm Bedford NY. Contact through Student Mail Board. Rate is 1.50 dollars per day plus about 1.75 dollars railroad fare. Work on the farm may reduce board costs.
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