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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1915
Page
2
The Mysteries ceremony on campus featured a skeleton parade, dreamlike ghosts, a caldron altar, and a comedic freshman drama. Natalie Plough led the procession with vivid pageantry as Barnard seniors and frosh traded costumes, songs, and ice cream to close the event.
The Association of Collegiate Alumnae awards a $500 fellowship open to any woman with a degree in arts science or literature. For details see the bulletin board opposite the Dean's office.
The Provost comments on student course loads and the War era as vital issues while criticizing easy classes and aggressive point-collecting. He urges a personal study plan and discipline, advising students to block study hours and avoid distractions to maintain standards and reading habits.
Mrs Harry Payne Whitney offers four prizes for the best presentation on The Immigrant in America. Entries may be a painting statue poster or black and white drawing. See bulletin board opposite the Devi’s office for details and information.
Ella Louria opened the meeting in good humor after a summer vacation. Miss Butler and Miss Levi discussed summer frivolity while Louria Terriberry Palmer fretted over 1915's finances. The committee concluded that spending increases wealth and planned a party for 1919 to preserve happiness for future generations.
The People’s Symphony Concerts announce three concerts on October 24 December 19 and February 3. Half rates may be obtained by using application blanks found in the office. Further information may be obtained from the application blanks.
In the Vassar College 50th anniversary event the Students' Association announces a conference from October 11 to 13 on non-academic activities. Two delegates from Barnard, Carol Lorenz and Ruth Salem, were chosen to attend and will speak on student self government coaching and academic credit for non curricular work.
The Sophs welcomed Millie Griffths in the presiding chair and noted Louse Brown's resignation as Greek Games chair. A letter of thanks and regret will be drafted. A special meeting will elect Greek Games Chairman, Corresponding Secretary, Historian, Executive Committee member, Decoration Chairman and Entertainment Chairman.
The Feminist Socialist Club presents a shelf of books to the Library to promote topics they deem of interest. The move is described as a practical way to place propaganda before the college.
The Y M C A College Settlements Association, Church Club, and Craigie Club announce that all undergraduates who were members last year will remain members for 1915 1916 unless they notify Miss Patchin by October 15 1915. Dues may be paid by October 19 via a box outside Miss Patchin's office. new members should see the membership committee.
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