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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1914
Page
4
In a 1916 1918 reflection readers are urged to celebrate birthdays but reject divorce. A Shakespeare course note jokes about hems treading on stairs and a cap and gown proposal. DDR comments on London manners and young ladies kissing upon introduction, implying societal change.
A wedding narration recalls the bride entering with her father and the maid of honor hinting at a rosy future. Choir voices and sunset hues of bridesmaids set a warm scene before a wedding breakfast. The writer hopes the couple’s life will stay in harmony.
A poem narrates a young woman named Worth who wears every color, claiming colors blend into gray to show insignificance. The speaker converses with her about colors and perception, concluding with the idea that vibrant hues mix to neutral shade.
In a 1915 class meeting held on Tuesday October 13 seniors discussed attire rejecting mortarboards with gowns and decided dues are due twice yearly with payments due November 5 and February 2.
The new Class of 1916 members were welcomed by the Juniors at an Undergrad Study tea on Monday afternoon October 12. The Junior class turned out in full force to greet the ten newcomers.
The Class of 1907 expresses sympathy for Anna E. Goodkoop Walcott whose husband Philip Keyes Walcott died October 6 after a fall from a window. Walcott, born in Concord, Massachusetts, was Emersons grand nephew and Harvard Law School graduate.
Thursday Chapel Miss Egleston spoke on the origin and growth of the College Settlement movement. She noted the first settlement in 1889 and the spread to Philadelphia Boston and Baltimore by 1910. She urged support as cities adopt settlements for baths playgrounds and kindergartens and announced the twenty fifth anniversary dinner with speakers Katherine B. Davis and Dr. Moskowitz.
The essay argues that individuals should seek their own path to communion with God while honoring enduring religious traditions. It says Bible use is personal and not prescribed to a single spot, and true Christian spirit lifts rather than burdens, warning against man made duties obstructing direct contact with God.
At a Wednesday meeting the Church Club announced several donations to buy material for sewing underwear for soldiers. Plans for the next meeting were discussed and a mite box was proposed to collect offerings from the girls to buy more material, avoiding a club-wide tax.
A meeting of the Affietiy Association is set for Wednesday October 21 in Room 139 at 12 23. The agenda includes electing a Freshman member to the Executive and replacing Gertrude Livingston as treasurer. All interested are invited. Plans for the coming years will be discussed.
A Bulletin reader disputes last week’s write up on the A A Rally claiming 1918 won the event. The writer describes it as an enthusiasm meet and cites class participation, noting freshmen led by 1915 in attendance.
On Monday afternoon October 26 The Spur a play by Annie Nathan Meyer will be produced at the Cort Theatre at 2 30 benefiting the Belgian Relief Fund Tickets cost 3 00 2 00 1 59 and 1 00 Those with 1 00 tickets will use the main entrance for full house access Tickets available from Mrs Meyer 785 Hate Avenue Plaza 5553 Barnard help the fund along
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