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Newspaper
Barnard Bulletin
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1930
Page
1
Published semi weekly through the college year by Barnard students for the Ludergraduate Association, excluding vacation and exam periods.
Editorial board and printing staff credits listed with names and roles. Includes Editor in Chief Rith Tuealas and Cyr Mann Assis along with assistants and staff across departments.
Barnard editors argue for replacing grades with a pass fail standard to reduce rivalry and empty pursuit of marks. They claim enhanced instructor engagement and focus on genuine learning, noting existing honors may still be tracked by other records. The piece admits adoption is unlikely but urges gradual cultural shift toward scholarly inquiry.
Commentary argues the Eternal Poles Europe faces new troubles as charges accuse Poles of repressing minorities in Polish Ukraine. The piece suggests League involvement and reflects on Russia's treatment of Poland, noting the long, difficult Polish names and potential typesetting challenges ahead.
The World notes a new push to help the unemployed in Washington amid figures of 3,500,000 out of work. President Hoover questions the accuracy of the figure, while census data show an average of 1.75 breadwinners per family. The piece mockingly suggests staggering employment and even a bubonic plague as a drastic aid.
The piece mocks Governor Roosevelt and Governor Tuttle accusing them of delusion and self interest. It claims Roosevelt is bewitched by Washington incentives and jokes about foreign attire and silk.
The article notes Ras Tafari’s upcoming coronation as Abyssinia’s king with brass bands and foreign powers competing in coronation gifts. It hints at global interest, mentions aspirin for royal headaches, and cites President Hoover sending a tasteful autographed portrait amid austere, principled expectations.
A recently launched campaign in several cities urges citizens to spend freely but wisely to improve business. The slogan Buy now echoes the push to stimulate commerce amid a palpitating populace.
Thought For The Week notes industry strains as iron and steel sectors show weak signals. The column urges resilience and strategic shifts amid lingering demand and price pressures.
A review notes the British Ambulance Corps play Stepdaughters of the Air unsettles with brutal war scenes and asks what comes after, praising Natherine Alexander and Olive Reeves Smith while faulting sentimentality and weak supporting roles. Stokowski’s concert closes the evening with Debussy and a triumphant La Cathedrale Englouti transcription.
The New York Carnegie audience witnessed a magnificent return as Stokowski led the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra in Cesar Franck's D minor Symphony. The Billboard style pro Aran was poised and accessible, delivering an awe inspiring rendition that highlighted the conductor's mastery.
Harold Bauer presented Saint Saens, Couperin, and Leonardo Les pieces before delivering Bach with romantic rubato that unsettled balance. Beethoven’s drama shone though, Andante reached a peak. Chopin Mazurkas showed fine color but lacked rising interest. Polonaise Fantasie sharpened focus as Bauer’s fame promises large crowds and implies advance tickets for December sixth.
The Lower String Quartet premiered its 1930 season Monday night performing Brahms minor quartet opus 31, Haydn F major opus 3, and Leo Wiener prize piece from 1923. The Brahms was praised for cadence and balance, while the prize winner showed a rough hybrid of Franck Brahms and Debussy, challenged by composition but delivered with effort and organization.
Miss Sorabji argues Indians are taxed least while Mahatma Gandhi calls for tax resistance and boycotts. She cites disruptions to revenue, schools, and cotton trade, yet hopeful signs emerge for progressive self government within the empire. Dean Gildersleeve announces next week's prohibition forum with Women's Association for Prohibition Reform speakers.
The review praises Haydn for providing sufficient material to reveal the artist’s talents. The exposition aims for archaic, simple, emotional expression and is judged thoroughly successful.
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