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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1936
Page
1
Barnard Bulletin is issued semi weekly during the college year by the Undergraduate Association. The issue notes second class matter status from October 19, 1928, at New York post office. Editor in Chief Marion Patterson 37. Managing editors Adele Hagland 37 Helen Hartmann 37 Shir Rothenberg
Editorial argues for a reading period sponsored by the Student Council, defending willpower and preparation, and countering objections that students lack discipline or perform better with cramming. It asserts the period helps deeper understanding, reduces exam-night stress, and benefits those with demanding or different curricula.
Mrs Marie Belloc Lowndes told Newman Club members there is a grave dearth of Catholic novels in America urging writers to base fiction on reality and to craft works that teach morality without appealing only to adult or convent reading circles. She noted adolescents should avoid love stories and emphasized Catholic life offers moving material for broader understanding.
Barnard and Columbia students perform in Room 408 Barnard Hall for the Music Club finale Allan Gewirtz from The Columbia Orchestra and Emanuel Kaplan of Columbia serve as guest artists Ruth Tischler Myra Serating and Vera Riecker appear in a program featuring pieces by Kreisler Bach Mendelssohn Schumann and others A tea during intermission is served with Shirl Rothenberg pouring the tea.
A survey of students reveals varied summer goals from reading suggested books and taking courses to travel trips and work. Responses include sailing to Europe, a Coney Island visit, a California cruise, and summer jobs with fixed schedules, plus plans to relax and pursue hobbies.
The Menorah Society led by President Shir ley Adelson plans a year of lectures on The Future of the American Jew. Speakers include Horace Kallen, Dr. de Sola Pool, Rabbi Hillel Silver, Morris Rothenberg, Dr. Gordis, Reverend Dr. Fosdick, and Dr. Mordecai Kaplan. Social events feature tea dances, teas, a December formal, several evening dances in John Jay Hall, and two theatre parties for the Building Fund.
Ouida's tale set in a Foreign Legion outpost in Africa unfolds a melodramatic fable with Cigarette, Sergeant Victor, Major Doyle, and Lady Venetia amid desert fighting and a sacrificial death. Casts Colbert, Colman, McLaglen, and Russell feature amid lavish production and notable photography.
The WPA staged a three-part concert at the Manhattan Theatre on May 3 featuring American music. Conductors included Philip James and Dr. Nikolai Sokoloff with Beryl Rubinstein and Howard Hanson among soloists. Critics praised Hadley and Foote while noting acoustics and staging issues.
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