The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-05-30

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tarbeard --Pians Tor next Year.

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tarbeard --Pians for next Year.
There seems to be an unwonted air of sadness
about Barnard College these days, n sort ola de-
sire on the part Of the girls to linger around tho
building until late in the day. As a usual thing
the students leave very early during the weeks
Of examination in order to get In a full days
examining before the morrow's ordeal, but tho
last days in the old building count for something
this year. "reminiscences have to be exchanged
old and ties cemented. Tho graduating class
are we'll aware that they will have no close
association with the new Barnard; that
their college life is inseparably connected
with the old stand, and while there
isn't a girl Of them all who does not rejoice in
the new and enlarged life that Is coming to tho
college, yet they cannot but feel that the close
intimacy developed in the smaller household
holds much that Is sacred. much that will be en-
tirely left out OF the college life OF the girls that
are coming. so that the good-bys this year are
full of sadness and retrospect. In fact, one class,
approaching to the full the sentiment Of tho
occasion, has decided to hold a reminiscent
party" when they plan to come down in their
black gowns and mortarboards and conduct
tragic ceremonies OF a valedictory character.
After many veSatious delays the Mortar
board, the college periodical published by the
junior class, made its appearance this week, and
in the nick Of time. too. to ju ige by the sales;
for the editors are doing such a thriving bust.
ness that they are already specializing as to
what shall be done with the profits. They have
issued a neat circular calling attention to tho
many claims OF the book. and asking for pur.
chasers, and. not to be outdone by other pub.
fishers, they have further advertised their wares
by q most astonishing poster. As q matter OF
fact the Mortdrboard is well worth the waiting.
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lego publications, but it is exceedingly well
printed; the illustrations are attractive and
the reading matter very creditable. Its tone Is
more collegiate than heretofore, being wholly
the work of the students themselves, and some
of tho rhymes, notably those Of the Primer,
have a swing that makes them a close rival to
their model, and what higher praise can be
given to an imitation
One of the features OF the book that will make
1t a valuable souvenir to every girl on purely
sentimental grounds. il on no other. Is a picture
OF the present ollege building. In a few years
this will doubtless be torn down, and the only
evidence of Barnard's first eight years OF APP
premiership will be this homely little photo;
future alumne smile. and smile rather tenderly
as they think Of the small beginning.
July l, it has been decided to move all the
household effects to the. new site on that date,
s sa1 1ne eG meni6 of't fe SIS f Fiji tian aTenSs tor 10 the the
rooms now occupied by the scientific iaborato-
ries, and all purely collegiate matters will DO
conducted there until September.
Since the announcement OF the gift of the new
building-for dormitory purposes-many inquir-
les have como from all parts of the country ask
ing whether this building would be ready for
occupancy by fall. 1t is expected that the ioun-
dation and the heavy girder work will be
pushed rapidly during the summer, but 1t is
doubtful fthe building will be available until
graduate students, who had planned to combine
next year, and have quarters near the college,
have already made a requisition for a certain
is evident that accommodation for about sixty
will have to be increased largely before long.
The alumnR, who last year raised about
$4,000 from the proceeds Of a garden party.
what form their gift to the new building should
take. There were many suggestions. but the
most popular was The equipment OF 2 gym,
new building did not offer any room altogether
suited for this purpose, and when 1t was an
nounced that the trustees had made an arrange
ment with the Teachers College, whereby the
Barnard girls should have the full privileges Of
their gymnasium. this scheme was abandoned.
1t was then decided TO place handsome stained
glass window, on the landing opposite the recep-
ton room and over the court entrance, but since
this decision il has been learned that an order
has been placed for such a window. Possibly
ect-the furnishing OF the students study.
The present senior class has shown an uncom-
mon amount of business enterprise, for out Of
twenty-one members fourteen Of whom expect
to become self-supporting, seven have already
secured places for next year. Three have ex-
pressed their intention OF coming back for ad-
vanced work.
Closing exercises, which bring the students
together for the last time, will be held on Satur.
day. June 5. Besides an address from an outside
speaker, there will be short addresses BY the
Dean. by Mr.. Brownell, acting Chairman Of the
Board of Trustees. and by the Rev. E Walpole
Warren, D. d.