Philosophy Club Elects New Secretary and Members
The Philosophy Club held its first regular meeting Friday noon to set monthly dates and elect new members for 1911 12. Gladys Slade 18 was chosen secretary, replacing Marguerite Cassidy 13 who has not returned to college. New members listed include Bessie Bunzel Florence van Vranken and others. An open meeting on Tuesday October 31 4 to 5 pm will feature J F Rinn president of the Brooklyn Philosophical Association speaking on Spiritualistic Phenomena and Fraudulent Mediums with demonstrations.
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Philosophy Club
Gladys Slade
Marguerite Cassidy
J. F. Rinn
Brooklyn Philosophical Association
Freshmen Enjoy Salamagundi Party With Juniors
The Big Sisters and Little Sisters hosted a Friday Salamagundi event for the Freshmen.Activities included potato races three legged ace and going to Jerusalem in the lunchroom, followed by theatre, dancing and laughter. The highlight was singing Barnard class and college songs led by Odd Fellows members.
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Jerusalem
Odd Fellows
Barnard
Amateur Mikado at Barnard Puts Traditional Notes to Shame
A reader praises a High School Ethical Culture School performance of The Mikado, noting strong choral work by the Glee Club, excellent leads from the graduating class, and clever stage design by students. The letter argues Barnard could stage the operetta with minimal props, a small platform, and a strong chorus, suggesting Pirates of Penzance as an alternative.
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Ethical Culture School
Glee Club
Barnard
Brinkerhoff
Japan
Violin Club
Pirates of Penzanz
Deutscher Kreis Holds Fall Meeting and Plans October Party
The Deutscher Kreis met at noon last Friday. After reports, the Entertainment Committee outlined a Freshmen party planned for October 27. Proceeds from last year’s German play will fund a library picture in the Ella Weed Library. Formal business continued in German where possible.
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Deutscher Kreis
Ella Weed
French Society Holds First Regular Meeting
The Societe Francaise met Tuesday the 17th in room 139 at noon with few members due to song practices. After reports the group considered a hotel French play and voted on new member numbers 13 14 and 15. Mrs Lowther resigned as president. elections not yet discussed.
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Societe Francaise
Sophomores Elect Schwarzalder and Favor Matinee Plays
At a class meeting on October 18 Sophomores chose F Schwarzalder as chairman of the Class Pin Committee. The group voted to keep a Saturday matinee and a Friday option for the sophomore play with both performances slated as matinees. The decision passed after a lengthy debate and the meeting adjourned.
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F. Schwarzalder
Clsiss
Revival of Gilbert and Sullivan at Brinkerhoff Hoped For
Letter urges college to revive Gilbert and Sullivan for Brinkerhoff performances. Backers promise a full week of crowded houses and a unify of Glee Club Violin Club and Dramatic elements to counteract dull Barnard entertainments. Proponent signs as Pro-Gilberto Sullivanoque.
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The
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Glee Club
Violin Club
Brinkerhoff
Barnard Entertainments
Harbinger of Dramatic Season Crests at Play Committee
The editor notes the Undergraduate Play Committee will elect a new chairman next month and invites submissions from readers. Letters of interest are welcome as the season begins and members prepare for the upcoming Play.
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Bessie Bunzel
Florence van Vrank
Pro-Cilberto Sullivanoque
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