Middletown transcript., 1917-04-07
DELAWARE COLLEGE
SUMMER SCHOOL FOR TEACHERS

a big opportunity to every teacner 10
strengthen herself for the tasks of man.
aging her school. DR.. Counts, the d.
rector of the Summer School, has
mapped out a rich variety Of courses,
beginning with those subjects of ele-
mentary grade and including a large
number Of courses Of collegiate grade.
There has also been arranged cycle of
study extending over period of four
years, so that teacher can advance
steadily toward degree, since the Fa-
cultles Of Delaware College and Of The
Women's College have agreed to give
credit for courses passed satisfac toriIy
to them in the ten weeks session.
1t is important that every teacher
who desires to attend the Summer
School anG reside at the Women Col
{ lege, shall write to Professor Mary E.
! Rich, at once, to engage room.
NEW DINING HALL AT DELAWARE
1t is now confidently expected that
the new dining hall at Delaware College
will be ready by June 25. 1t will ac-
commodate $50 students. Mr.. Sharp,
chairman of the Committee is negotiat-
Ing with an experienced person who
will have entire charge of the refectory,
which will be equipped with all modern
appliances. 1t is proposed to bring this
person on the grounds at once so that
everything will be in readiness for the
opening Gay.
NEW DORMITORY AT WOMEN'S COLLEGE
The conference between the Archi.
tects. Day & Klauder, and the Com
mittee on Development, and Dean Rob-
inson, as to plans for the new Women's
Dormitory, authorized by the recent
act of legislature, will be held at Viii
mington, April 8, 1917. The committee
will not lose moment in getting under
way the important project. The build
ing is to cost S25, 900 and will be placed
east of science Hall.
IMPORTANT IMPORTATION FOR ENTRANTS
Prospective students of the Women's
College or Delaware College, who are
deficient in entrance requirements, as
well as those members Of either college
who have conditions to make up, are re-
minded that these deficiencies can be
made up by passing the corresponding
courses offered at the Summer school.
CHAPEL. TALKS AT THE WOMEN S COLLEGE
The Current Event period on Monday
was used by Elizabeth Wright who
spoke on the courtesy of American men
and the lack of appreciation which many
women show. She illustrated her point
by reading an article from the current
number of The Outlook.
Tuesday, Mrs. Elliott, wife of Pro-
fessor Elliott, of Delaware College,
played for the students of the Women's
College. She chose for her selections
numbers from our chief American COM
poser, Mcdonnell, and the Norwegian
Grieg, whose style is similar.
Wednesday the college had special
treat in being able to hear Mr. Stuart
Walker, manager of the Portemaneau
Theater. He gave the girls a very in
teresting account of the founding and
history of the theater. That evening
number of girls and faculty attended the
plays in Wilmington.
Thursday, Miss Alice Evans sang
three spring songs, ''The Years at the
Spring" Sing, Sing, the Birds on the
Wing" and IA Winter Lullaby
Friday, Dean Robinson spoke about
the condition in prison camps in Europe,
and the efforts being made by the Ameri-
can Y. M. C. A. to help the prisoners.
She urged the girls to be willing to sac
rifce and economize in order to help.
Saturday. Miss Caudell finished her ac-
count of the pageant she witnessed at
| the Teachers College.
Miss Selma Bachrach, of Wilmington,
leader of the Glee Club of the Women's
| College, was given surprise party on
| Tuesday evening, Narch 26. The only
guest outside of the Club, who gave the
party to show their appreciation of their
leaders faithful work, was Dean Rob-
inson. Miss Catherine Schunder took
charge of the evenings fun. and games
were played, and refreshments served
ALMA MATER SUNG
Wednesday the student body voted on
| the proposed "Alma Mater" which was
sung for the first time at the concert
Saturday evening. The Women's Col
lege has never before had an "Alma
Mater" Of its own. Recently a contest
was held and the committee chose the
words and music which had been written
by Miss Selma Bachrach, Junior. The
words are as follows:
To thee Alma Mater,
We with tender care,
Pledge our allegiance
To thy name so fair.
| Chorus.
Oh, Delaware
To thee we sing
With loyal hearts each trembling
| hope
In trust we bring
Thru storm, trial, and sorrow,
| We all burdens share,
Then Blue and Gold shall CLEAN
| For thee, Delaware
Chorus.
1 SOCIAL SERVICE CLASS AT w CD
Thursday evening the Social Service
class met with Miss Rich. Among other
features of the program was talk on
] Friendship hv Miss Catherine Schunder