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FRENCH PROFESSOR EXPLAINS
ART.OF MARCEL PROUST

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moment and his mental tendency or move-
‘ment from that moment tp the next. At
the same time he is most keenly interested
in the sub-conscious charactérjgtics of his
mind and achieves a consciousness of sub-
consciousness by studying objeqgively his
own subjectivity. He presents his results
to us, steeped in philosophy. ne

This method, depending on the ‘confusion
nattiral to’-states of mind, ignores the in-
tellectual ardor achieved by centuries and
explains ‘Marcel Proust's lengthy para-
graphs and sentences that sometimes fill a
page before reachifg a full stop. Accord-
ing to him, paragraphs are made by art
not life.

This absolute refusal to make any kind
of choice in his subject matter and treat-
ment ‘finally holds the reader spellbound.
One suspects. him of having discovered the
actual workings of the mind. The reality
of the states of mind he sets forth is con-
vincing in that he himself the
artist’s privilege to interfere with the life
of the mind. Nevertheless thiAbsencé of
choice is probably only a very new, rare,
and subtle choice.

Marcel Proust restricted
chiefly to characters from the aristocracy
and haute bourgeoisie; these people suit
his method because they have the leisure
to study and be conscious of their minds
and souls. This unfortunately completes
the separation between literature and the
lower classes which began in French litera-
ture during the middle ages, so that Marcel
Proust’s readers aré narrowly restricted to
those capable of understanding the highest
refinement of literary intellectuality.

This writer seems destined to a lasting
influence and fame... His subject matter,
reaching through the sub-conScious states
of mind to the unconscious, is essentially
French and, suggested at its earliest by
occasioned words in Racine’s plays, appears
at its fullest development in Proust’s work.
His manner or treatment is foreign, ap-
proaching the English manner but most
characteristically modern. We recognize
it in Bergson’s philosophy of “le devenir de
lame” and in Rodin’s injunction. against
definite contours. ‘

Because he has achieved an intimate con-
nection with contemporary thought Marcel
Proust will be read, studied and loved in-
creasingly as time goes on,

refuses

has himself

BRYN MAWR TO. GO TO
EAGLESMERE THIS SUMMER

Change From Silver Bay Offers New
Opportunities

 

 

Specially Contributed

The Christian Association has been urged
to send delegates this year to the confer-
ence at Eaglesmere, Pa.,*to be held the
latter part of June. Formerly we have al-
ways gone to Silver Bay and although our
associations are well established there, the
Christian Association considers this a wel-
come opportunity to meet with colleges in
our own immediate neighborhood such as
Goucher, ~ Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania an‘
Wilson.

This is an advantage, for it enables us
to meet on the friendliest grottgds colleges
of our own size but having different and
often more advanced ideas from our own.
In a way it is a challenge to us, for while
we had made a place for ourselves at Sil-
ver Bay, this will mean breaking new
ground and meeting a totally different.
group with whom as yet we have had little
or no direct contact. Since we are judged
entirely by the delegation we Send, it is
specially important this year to have the
delegation qwell chosen and as_representa~
tive as possible. -

Eaglesmere is not as large as‘Silver Bay,
but the program is formed on the same
general lines. During the first few days
the conference, leaders will give three
courses on subjects of general interest.
These will be followed by Bible study

 

 

grotips in which it is hoped much construc-
tive work will be .dene... The last ‘days of
the conference will be devoted to discus-
sions in the so-called technical groups of
self-government, athletic and undergradu-
ate representatives. -Afternoons of all. the

days of the conference will be kept free

for individual discussions, athletics and in-
tercollegiate singing.

While the conférence is held under the
auspices. of the ¥...W. C. A:, it. is
primarily religious in its purpose, but aims
to provide. as geff€rab an opportunity as
possible for the exchgnge of ideas on all
subjects. It is the only way we come in
contact with the World Student Christian
Association, the Student Volunteers and thc
Student Friendship Fund,
which wide “field of

not

organizations
represent a interests

NEWS FROM OTHER COLLEGES

The Honor-Committée of Mille College,
according to the Mills College Weekly of
February’ 21, has reported that the honor
system has proved a failure. This com-
mittee is composed of representatives from
the. faculty. and. from -sthe upper
classes and its functions are to carry out
the regulations stated in the Honor Code.
Girls

reported to this committee, but the stu-

three

seen cheating are supposed to be

dent body seems to have the idea that re-

porting another girl is’the height of dis-

loyalty. ; C °
The latest vote on the Bok

Peace Plan

 

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in ‘Wellesley is 827-yes and 117-no.. The
total number .of votes received Jast.manth
was 514,318 of which 64,750 were against
the plan and 449,568 are for it. This is
13 per cent. against and 87.per cent. for
the plan.

Following the example of a number of
colleges Wellesley, if enough interest is

shown among the students, will start a
Coolidge: Club. To aid in the election of
Calvin Coolidge’ for President, of — the

United States*would be the purpose of such
an organization,

According to the ‘HWheaton News, two

‘annual prizes t§ere established last year

for a general information examination and
one in general literature,

A debate on the question of marks, held
at Vassar College, resulted in a vote of
twenty-three for the affirmative, and-thirty-
four for the negative. The points stressed
by-the-negative-were+first,that-marks—are
unfair, on account of unavoidable inequal-
ity in professor’s marking ;. second, good
marks foster self-conceit and laziness;
third, the excitement of receiving them’ and
the ensuing discussion are disadvantageous,
and fourth, it fosters working solely for
The affirmative argued that there
are awards in non-academic work, so why
Also it
least the
passing and failing, so there might as well
Students have not the ability of

marks.

not in academic. would be neces-

sary-to have at two marks: of

be six.
accurately judging theniselves, and if there

 

were no matks, the conscientious student
would.overwork. Graduate. workwand_ the
professions require some accurate knowl-
edge of the grade of the students’ wérk.
MR. W. G. SIMPSON WILL

SPEAK AT BRYN MAWR

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in crying injustice against the common
people.” .

‘He next decided to experience for him-
self the trials of # laboring man, and for
six weeks worked in mines, railroad gangs,
and labor camps. During this time he
went to Socialistic and I. W. W. meetings
and came back according to his statements,
an opposer to capitalism, but assured that
only class war would result from the
workers’ materialistic methods.

In an attempt to be Sincerely consistent
in living out his ideals he'gave up all. his
private property, working with his hands
who wished help, making a
gift of his labor. Last fall he moved to
Wallingford, an almost entirely foreign
district on the edge of
built houses. for poor. people.

‘for anyone

Passaic, where he

— tere
Jean Leonard, '27, and E. Nelson, ’27, _
won’ the Freshman competition for the

Lantern Board.
Carol Platt was elected Freshman basket-
hall captain at a class meeting a week ago

last Friday.

 

 

H. B. WALLACE

 

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WHITMAN’S- FAMOUS CANDIES Are Sold by
POWERS & REYNOLDS WM. GROFP
BRYN MAWR CONFECTIONERY

 

FRANK W. PRICKETT (ROSEMONT)

 

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