Silver Bay College Event Promises Fun and Faith
The Silver Bay program blends Bible and Missionary classes with large meetings led by speakers like John R. Mott. College day, aquatic sports, intercollegiate games, and trips to Fort Ticondiroga and Paradise Bay fill the schedule. A dormitory life experience and cottage stay add to the appeal, with a $75 travel loan for five girls and applications via Miss Patchin.
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John R. Mott
Fort Ticondiroga
Paradise Bay
Black Mountain
Inspiration Point
Jabes Pond
Miss Patchin
A Day in Paris Lecture Delights Barnard Audience
La Société Française hosted Professor Loiseaux at Barnard on May 8 for a talk titled A Day in Paris. He presented slides of lesser known sites and urban scenes, mixing transport, industry, parks, and street life with humor. Tea followed for attendees.
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la Société Francaise
Boiseaux
Paris
Loiseaux
Barnard
Brooks Hall Fire Drill Teaches Resident Rescue Skills
Readers recount an unconventional Brooks Hall fire drill where female residents and faculty staged roommate rescues using towels and coats as smoke protection. The experiment exposed heroic spirit and prompted calls for similar drills at Barnard with tweaks to tone and setup.
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Dornitors
Brooks
Barnard
Broadway
Voting and the choice of college officers
Dear Madam, this letter argues that undergraduate elections should be decided by capability rather than personal liking. Helen Burr contends that voting on perceived likability harms the world’s view of women’s intelligence and leadership.
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Barnard Burn TM
Helen Burr
Ivy Day Reflections and Plan Calls at Barnard
An editor letters page urges confidence and effort in college life while presenting Ivy Day notices. It advocates trying new activities, shedding self-doubt, and outlines rehearsal, refreshments, and costume details for the May 31 outdoor program with specific ticketing and attire guidelines.
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Roy
College
Barnard
Bull&atin
Curtis Scholarships Funded for Women to Columbia
Four Curtis Scholarships for women to Columbia University were announced credited to Mabel Barrett in 1912. Each holder will receive a year's study at the university under the Curtis endowment.
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Columbia University
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Mabel Barrett
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