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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1939
Page
3
Father George B. Ford answered questions on evolution miracles and anti Semitism during a Newman Club forum. He said the church need not take a stand on evolution and that biblical stories are dramatized not literal. He argued miracles are not essential to Catholic faith and urged open discussion.
Professors Jane Perry Clark and Harry A. Gideonse spoke at a Brooks Hall dinner hosted by Dean Virginia C. Gildersleeve for 230 alumnae and guests. Clark argued government promotes liberty and safeguards like the Bill of Rights. Gideonse analyzed liberalism's elements and warned against factors that could harden economic systems and fuel fascism.
The Registrar's office asks teachers who plan to leave New York State to file certificates and complete transcripts before June 10. Those with records and elementary reports must submit their names now for the state department review.
All seniors planning to attend Senior Week must submit the five dollar dues today. The week begins June 3 with Senior Ball, followed by Senior Picnic June 5. Ivy Ceremony is June 7, Trustees Supper the same evening, and the Senior Banquet on June 8 ends the festivities.
The Student Council names Georgia Sherwood chairman of the transfer committee Betty Lotz transfer banquet chairman Vita Ortman head of the social service committee and Amy Krbecek library committee chairman Orientation of transfer students is overseen by the transfer committee The banquet committee arranges the annual dinner for the transfers each fall The social service committee directs Barnard social service workers in New York City
More than 300 students and escorts are expected to attend Barnard College’s Spring Dance sponsored by the Land and Building Fund Committee. Glenn Schmitt’s orchestra will play. The Barnard gym will feature a may pole, white picket fence, and a milk bar donated by Borden’s with Punches for non milk drinkers.
The Societe Francaise holds an installation tea this afternoon in the College Parlor with new officers Marjorie Weiss Frances Wasser man Elaine Bernstein Kathleen Peterson and Dorothy Speake. Miss Natalie Drozdoff former president will give a piano recital and a French film Dr Knock will be shown next Tuesday in 304 Barnard with English subtitles. A tea dance is planned for next Thursday at the Maison Francaise for Barnard and Columbia French clubs.
A senior class questionnaire shows tennis as the top activity at college with swimming badminton and riding following. Many students urge longer periods smaller classes optional gym attendance and more play days with other colleges while some dislike required work and prefer varied instructors and activities.
Cecil Paige Golann ’41 won the Jean Willard Tatlock prize for Latin proficiency in the annual examination held April 22. Barbara Deneen ’39 and Dorothy Keith ’40 received honorable mention. Professor Gertrude Hirst noted several other meritorious papers and hoped all participants found value.
The Glee Club hosts a dinner tonight at 6 30 in Butler Hall to welcome new director James Giddings, formerly of the Princeton Glee Club, succeeding Willard Rhodes. Guests include Mrs Giddings Miss Tenney and Dr and Mrs Read. Awards will honor service and regular attendees. third and final social event of the year following November Barnard Columbia Concert and Dance and last month’s Princeton joint concert.
The 1940 and 1941 classes elected officers at recent meetings. Peggy Pardee became Senior Week chair at noon Tuesday. Junior delegates to the Representative Assembly are Marjorie Davis, Helen Geer, Dorothy Slavin, and Maude Vance. Debates over next year’s Junior Show venue concluded with Brinckerhoff Theatre as the site, rejecting McMillin Theatre.
The U S Fleet anchors along the Hudson with submarines to battleships on display inviting sailors to wander Riverside Drive while cameras stay ashore. Crown Prince and Princess of Norway visit as 5 000 sailors roam New York despite protests and sleep loss. Police lines guard Riverside to keep order and protect residents.
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