The Oskaloosa herald., 1902-03-27
BRYN MAwR COLLEGE.


The following essay which was a
part of the school exercises, will be
of interest to all, and is published by
request of those who heard it: .EEn
"Mr. Joseph w. Taylor, who was
engaged to an American girl, was
studying to be doctor. After tax
ing an advanced course of study in
Europe, he returned TO America, on
ly TO De disappointed in his intended
bride, VINO seemed to desire no fur
Their education than the meagre one
she had. He, thinking that they
would not be happy together under
such circumstances. broke the en-
gagement and never married.
Seeing the necessity for advanced
learning for women, he founded
Bryn Mawr College. 1t is situated
ten miles west of Philadelphia, Penn
sylvania, in the sub srb whose name
it bears, and surrounded by beautiful
scenery.
although DR.. Taylor was a mem
Der of the Friends society and de-
sired that the trustees be of the same
denomination. still all denominations
were welcomed
''Dr. Taylor died in January 1880,
and left the greater part of his estate
for the upbullding OF the college,
which was opened in 1885.
The system of management was
borrowed from the John Hopkins
University, Baltimore; and because
of this Bryn Mawr has been nick
named Jane Hopkins
AN entrance examination is re-
quired of each student who enters
the college, with the exception of
those who present diplomas from
standard colleges or universities
Bryn Mawr's entrance examinations
rank as high as those of Harvard,
Columbia, Yale or any other great
University; and many teachers from
all over the United States take these
entrance examinations because it
gives them high standard if they
can pass them.
merton Hall was the first resi-
dence hall erected and was begun
during the life of the founder. 1t is
a three story structure being made
of Paramount st me and can accom-
modate fifty students.
mo closets were built in Merton
Hall, but instead hooks were put on
the backs of doors, for DR.. Taylor
said girl only needed two dresses,
one for every day and one for good.
Since that time, however, wardrobes
b I've been put in the rooms.
"The building of other dormitories
and halls followed rapidly.
THE college is self-governed. The
girls meet once a year, elect their
own officers and board of control,
and make their own rules. The
or far &c
to be reprimanded and brought be-
fore the Self Government Associa-
ton.
"The students all wear caps and
gowns. On an appointed day in the
Fall, the Freshmen make their first
appearance in caps and gowns at
Chapel, providing the Sopbomores
haven't stolen the caps and gowns.
After this the Sophomores give
play in honor of The Freshmen, at
which time they present them with
lanterns to guide them through the
mysteries of college life.
"In The spring when the day for
examinations comes, the Freshmen,
remembering their terrible trial oftbe
year before, capped aud gowned,
with arms full of daisies, march TO
the station to greet the newcomers
on their arrival. Each Freshman
takes one under wing, gives her a
bunch of Bryn Mawr daisies as
talismau, and escorts her to the ex-
animation room.
"This is but one of the many pref
ty customs which Bryn Mawr girls
use to brighten even unpleasant
tasks"
ALICE 81. BURNSIDE,
o. II. S. '05.