Mock Trial At College Sparks Satirical Debates
A campus mock trial features Freshman and Sophomore parties amid exaggerated charges of assault and highway robbery. Judge Evan Vom Baur presides as Lilian Eggleston steps in, with Dorothy Kirchwey prosecuting, and Lillian Closson Mary Swenson defending, ending in a staged withdrawal and renewed mock proceedings.
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Barnard
Evan Vom Baur
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Thenane
Dorothy Kirchwey
Lillian Closson
Mary Swenson
Altoether
Lilian Egleston
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Special Undergraduate Meeting Adopts Funding and Campaign Plans
A special Undergraduate Association meeting at midday in the theatre approved reports from secretary and treasurer, endorsed the Executive Committee budget including $15 for Columbian insertion, $3 for renting six pictures for the Play Room, and $3 for opening tea expenses. Delegates to Mt Holyoke were chosen, a political campaign scheduled for Oct 27, and Senior Precedence granted the senior class to sing a college song.
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Eleanor Gay
Board of Education
Holyoke
Mt. Holyoke
Barnard
Columbia Chapel to Host Professor Devine Talk
Professor Devine will speak in Columbia Chapel on Friday October 3 at 12 o'clock, with Social Work in New York City. Chapel at Barnard will be given up to allow others to attend.
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Devine
Columbia
New York City
Barnard
Athletic Association Minutes Show Committee Changes
The Athletic Association met on Wednesday October 21 with Hazel Wood Hull presiding. Officers approved treasurer and sports committee reports and elected Miss Wegener and Miss Weil freshmen reps on basketball and tennis. Miss Calhoun urged spreading contests through the year, expanding Greek games, and pairing seniors with sophomores on the chorus, proposing field day be dropped due to lack of space.
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Hazel Woodhull
Wegener
Miss Weil
Miss Calhoun
Botanical Club Tea Brightens College Autumn Evening
The Botanical Club Tea held in the Botanical laboratories on October 21 featured autumn decorations and floral pictures explained to guests by Prof. Richards and Dr. Hazen. The exhibits were donated to the college and undergraduates enjoyed the refreshments. The reception committee included Miss Bracket the club president, Mrs. Thomas, Miss Parker and Miss Latham, with many professors and spouses in attendance.
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German educator visits Barnard on study trip
Herr Friedrich Abee of Horace Mann School visited Barnard on Friday October 22. He recently arrived from Germany and spoke to Mr. Porterfield's class about American educational methods. He noted Germany once modeled on American higher education and now mirrors our women's colleges admitting women to standard universities this fall.
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Friedrich Abee
Horace Mann School
Abee
Germany
Porterfield
America
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