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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1911
Page
1
A historical notice lists subscription terms for 1913 with a one year price of 1.50 dollars and a mailing price of 1.80 dollars. It notes strict advance payment and that the publication is entered as second class matter in New York City on October 21, 1908.
The piece questions the purpose of the Mysteries at Barnard College. It argues that hazing has been abolished and mocks the spectacle of Sophomores in masks guiding Freshmen, noting the inconsistency with the following symbolic performance.
A 1913 1914 era letter criticizes rough hazing and calls for an entertainment that promotes loyalty to Alma Mater. The writer opposes bindfolding freshmen and a coercive rules code, proposes an undergraduate committee to plan a lasting initiation, and urges the college to share its view. The piece ends urging immediate public expression.
News notes a July first reorganization at the college. Miss Meyer becomes Registrar and Secretary of the Committee on Instruction, Mrs Doty is the new Secretary handling external relations, and Miss Boyd oversees buildings, rooms, mail, and notices. The Bursar remains Mrs Liggett in charge of funds.
The undergraduate president will hold office hours in Room 209 to assist with dates and related matters. Times are Monday 2 3, Tuesday 4 4:30, Wednesday 11 12, and Thursday 11 12.
Barnard acting provost Professor Trent will give a chapel talk on Thursday October 12. The 1912 Mortar Board praises him and urges students to attend, saying his discourse will enchant the ear.
On Monday October 16 the chapel schedule lists Dr Henry Everston Cobb of West End Collegiate Church as the featured speaker. The event promises a religious address from a noted rector at the West End venue.
Deaconess Goodwin will conduct a Bible class on Wednesdays at 3 oclock. The subject is Essentials on Christianity.
A series of campus gatherings lists Tea in Undergraduate Study at 4 P M on October 11 and 18, Chapel at 12 on October 12 and 16, a lecture by Dr. W L Johannsen on October 13 in Room 305, Schermerhorn, St Pauls Chapel service October 15, and a Botanical Club Tea at Botany Laboratories October 18.
Hockey practice opened Tuesday afternoon with strong turnout from lower classes and promising freshmen. Miss Beagle, new PE instructor, refereed games as the squad showed progress in Thursday session. if fouling drops, better games lie ahead.
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