Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1917-01-05
CONNECTICUT COLLEGE NOTES
Library Resolves Gift Of Books From
East Orange Man-BasketbaIl Class
es Commence Saturday.


Announcement has been made of a
gift of books to the college library.
The gift comes from w. Wallace King
of East Orange, N. j.. and forms a
very valuable addition to the library.
The gift included the following books:
HegePs Philosophy of Right, classi-
cal studies and Oxford edition of CT
cero, TRANSACTIONS of Sophocles,
Studies in Latin Perseus. Satiers'
TRANSACTIONS by Conington. Thulkydi-
des, Erkhart Won j. Clauses. Set of
Ethics by Moore, a volume of Claudi
Clauddini Lysia Prolegomena, SECOND
Shakespeare by schelegel. A Study of
Seneca, by A. p. Ball and Bucolico-
rum Graccio in Theocriti by H. L.
Ahern. The books have been placed
in the college library on the second
floor of the science building where
they are to be used for reference.
The Dining Room Way.
The student body of the college,
having voted to raise money for the
Belgian Relief fund, is striving in va
amount of money. which is $500. One
of the most amusing ways is the DIN
ing room" way. On Wednesday ev-
ening at dinner one table of enter
prising girls appeared in Belgian cos
tune, as nurses and soldiers. and
sang Belgian songs. The space around
thi stable was decorated with the Bel
gian colors. flags and banners. 1t was
decided to tax each table, consist
ing Of eight girls. one cent a piece, if
the girls at any table but the Belgian
one, clapped or Joined in the singing.
Althougs forewarned, it was inpossi-
BILE to refuse to clapp or join the sing
ing and consequently the fund for the
Belgians has grown bit.
French and German Tables.
Among enterprises undertaken this
year are the French and German ia
bles at the dining hall Students in
terested in the modern language decid-
ed to have these tables as means Of
furthering knowledge of French and
German, by conversation. These ia
bles are very enjoyable and every stu
dent of the department of modern
languages is anxious to have a place
at the tables.
Basketball Glasses Dominance satur-
day.
The classes of basketball, which are
being held at Williams Memorial I'M
til the new gymnasium is completed,
are to commence Saturday. Although
Freshman and Sophomores attend the
same class of basketball, without
doubt in the spring there will be a
game between the classes to deter
mine the champion.
The Athletic games at the college
ing the spirit of the college. and be-
cause of this fact much enthusiasm is
displayed concerning the games.
Miss Mildred Carey of Norwich was
a guest of Miss Alice Coleman at the
college recently.
Miss Coleman is a. resident stu
dent at the college and is living at the
college tea house.
Miss Ernst. house fellow at Plant
house. has invited the residents of the
house to tea on Monday afternoon
from to 6.
The first hike Of the season will be
held Saturday afternoon at 2 O'Clock.
Miss Nathlyn Hulbut of Groton is the
leader of the hiking club and the des-
tination will be announced later.
Students in the vocal deparemtn of
college have been urged to attend the
recital by Helen Stanley in New Lon
don on January 9Th. This concert is
one of a series. which is being held in
the Vocational High School this win
ter. Vocal students are attending
the series as part of their course of
training.