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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1909
Page
4
The note invites Barnard College readers to submit poetry essays and translations for the Daily section, with requests for lively light pieces or serious essays. It urges readers to place manuscripts in the box and includes a call for comments on plays concerts and books.
The Bulletin assigns editorial roles to a group of girls for CLASS NEWS and various societies. Marion Weinstein leads the 1910 and oversees Undergraduate Meeting. Laila Coston handles multiple sections. Louise Allen covers French and Mortarboard News. Addie Morgenstern chairs German Society News. Avril Bishop runs Athletics News. Agnes Burke directs Basketball Games. Beth Nitchie and B. Nitchie manage Lecture News. other listed editors include Lucile Mordecai Eleanore Myers and G. Reeder with assorted club and alumnae items.
Freshman entering college face a playful harassment by senior students. Sophomores devise a staged mystery hour at 3 30 PM in the old gym to entertain and mildly torment newcomers. The event features muffled screams and comic bravado as upperclassmen tease the freshmen with harmless pranks and refreshments provided by a generous committee.
Kos fakes and snippets from class chatter note Scéva to Mr. De Forest. Sceva, who has not returned to college, expects to be married in June. The brief item hints at engagements and college absence in a compact, era-tinged update.
A historical note lists strict 1912Freshmen rules at Barnard College. Prohibitions include wearing rats puffs or false hairpieces and no fraternity pins or class insignia. Hats and coats may not be worn above the first floor and corridors restricted to sophomores study areas.
A reader highlights how the Basin Bulletin can aid by urging advertisers to renew. The letter argues many firms say advertising does not pay and challenges the value of continued promotions.
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