THE COLLEGE NEWS ® VOL. XEHi, NO. 7 ARDMORE and BRYN MAWR, PA., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1947 Copyright, Trustees of Bryn Mawr College,1945 PRICE 10 CENTS Alumnae Talks Point Out Value Of College Educ. Streeter, Dean, Taylor Stress Ability to Learn Opening a week-end program on Liberal Education and Life in the Community, on Saturday morning, November 9, the Alumnae Associa- tion presented three speakers, on the general topics of the value of a college education for women and the ways in which a liberal educa- tion may be achieved. Speaking on “Education for In- ternational Affairs,” Vera Micheles Dean, known for her work in the field of history, emphasized the necessity that everyone have a! “coherent knowledge” of the prob-, lems of peace. Only thus equipped can each individual contribute his share to the formulation and sup- port of national policy. Mrs. Dean’s conception of the necessary education includes, primarily, an understanding of the innuendoes of languages, teaching of history “not vertically but horizontally” (fol- lowing the world at its different stages rather than considering sin- gle nations as segregate entities, and as thorough an understanding as is possible of the reactions of ; other people—or what Mrs. Dean ealled “international psychology.” Demands for: Education Discussing “The Humanities and | Public Service,” Lily Ross Taylor, ‘Dean of the graduate school, fol- lowed Mrs. Dean, correlating her demands for education with some aspects of the Bryn Mawr curric- ulum. She mentioned the language houses as a concrete way to de- velop understanding rather than mere grammatical knowledge of foreign tongues. She explained that the language houses rather contribute to the community than withdraw from it. The importance of antiquity in the understanding of the modern world is great, ac- cording to Professor Taylor, but should not be over-emphasized. “Education for Participation in Community Affairs” was the topic of Mrs. Ruth Cheney Streeter, for- mer Director of the Marine Corps Women’s Reserve. She pointed out -that from her observations there is a smaller proportion of college Continued on Page 4 Halls Stay Open For Thanksgiving The longer Thanksgiving vaca- tion, being held for the first time since the war, will begin after the last class on Wednesday, Novem- ber 26th, and end at 9 o’clock on Monday, December Ist. All the halls will be open during that time for the students who expect to spend the vacation here. All students are required to sign out on Wednesday after their last classes and to register again at their first class on the following Monday. The Dean’s office empha- sizes that laboratories and any aft- ernoon classes, except for those in physical education, are included as last classes. - Thanksgiving dinner will be served at college, but, since it is not yet known how many students will be here, it has not been decid- ed whether there will be separate meals in each hall, or one meal for everyone in one hall. “Bryn ‘Mawr isn’t all books and - . you'll find enough feminine charm here to repel all fears...” It took a man of discernment to write that, we feel; indeed, there are three of them. They. are the authors of that new and thorough “guide to a terrific week-end,” For Men Lonely. O’Riley, Mose and Jones, of Dartmouth, have rounded up the vital information and 12 leading women’s colleges in the East: “Where is the town’s best entertainment? Who waters their gin? Who sticks you for flowers?” Rooming houses (always given top billing since the night the au- thors had to sleep in the North- hampton jail, while week-ending at Smith), restaurants, florists and | bars are all listed with pungent comments and Bryn Mawr does not get off without having to lick its wounds. The Chatter Box is classified: as “known for its clean- ‘liness, if that’s any help . horn-rimmed glasses by any means ‘couldn’t think of anything else to In Weekend Guide B.M. Passes As ‘‘Not All Books and Glasses’’ By Emily Townsend, ’50- - « we say”; The Hearth “is the place for a sophisticated hamburger ... the prices are a bit blase, too”; The Tavern is “a low-slung job, rem- inincent of the days when Wash- ington and his boys used to paint the town red.” As for the lure of the big city, “most of the college crowd leaves Philly to the Quak- ers ... if you know Philadelphia, you will, too.” The college itself seems more attractive to these men: “the cam- pus is a rolling affair liberally sprinkled with huge Gothic build- ings,” and much easier to look at than those at Vassar or Wellesley, which suggests “one of the tough- er golf courses back home.” “The attractive town of Bryn Mawr is made to order for bicycle trips... which furnish just the excuse you’re looking for.” Continued on Page 2 Beardsley Poses Existence of Art, Problem Involved “The Mode of Existence in Works of Art,” Professor Monroe C. Beardsley suggested that the ques- tion, “What sort of existence do tinction between intent and effect |in the meaning of the work. Con- fining his discussion to literary | works of art, because “the problem “the principles of approach here apply equally well to other forms of art,” Professor Beardsley also presented the question of literary criticism as an empirical disci- pline. “Disagreements about the mean- ing of poems,” Professor Beardsley explained, are the origin of the problem. In the resolution of these different interpretations, Richards, in his Principles of Literary Criti- cism has proposed determining the poet’s intent and setting up a standard of experience. “The poet’s intent, however,” Professor Beardsley continued, “is never ac- cessible in any sufficient degree of circumstantiality; and even if it is available, it is more probable that the author is wrong than that the poem is.” Professor Beardsley asserted that no statements made by Rich- ards were untrue, but inconvenient at times and that the question of whether or not an answer is con- venient depends on empirical fact. “Since there are meanings of the first. and second order,” Professor Beardsley concluded, “the answer rests inside the poem and depends on the meaning of the words used.” Dr. E. C. Lindeman Will Lead Chapel Dr. Eduard C. Lindeman, of the New York School of Social Work, will speak in Chapel on Sunday, November 16. Teacher, author, and lecturer, Dr. Lindeman has also served on many varied committees. Among his interests are politics, progressive education, housing and Indian affairs, as wellas_ social work. He has written several books and articles and is a contrib- uting editor of the “New Repub- lic.” November 11.—In an analysis of | works of art enjoy?” implies a dis- | posed is more difficult” and because | De Laguna Lecture To. be Delivered By Dr. A. Ushenko On Wednesday, November 19th, the fourth lecture in Philosophy in honor of Theodore and Grace de Laguna will be given by Professor Andrew P. Ushenko, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Prince- ton. The subject of this lecture is ‘The Perspective Theory of Truth,” and will be held at 8.15, in the Music Room, with a discussion fol- lowing, in the Common Room, Mr. Ushenko has recently pub- lished a book entitled Power and Events; his other, books - include ALogic of Events, “Theory of Logic, The’ Philosophy of Relativity and The’ Problems of Logic. In addi- tion to these he has also written many papers and articles on vari- ous philosophical problems. This lecture series was founded four years ago by means of funds contributed by students and friends of Mrs. De Laguna, who had just retired as Professor of Philosophy at Bryn Mawr, and in memory of her husband, Dr. De Laguna, who had also been Professor of Philos- ophy here. a NO BIG MAY DAY No Big May Day in 1948 was the decision of the undergradu- ate’ ballot last Thursday. With 96% of the students voting, 63% were against Big May. ‘Day, while 37% wanted it. Calendar Friday, November 14 4:00—Hockey, Bryn Mawr vs. Ursinus, here. 7:30—Movie, “Topper Re- turns”, Music Room. Sunday, November 16 2:00—Hockey, Intercollegi- ate Team vs. Keystone Club, 3:30—Hall finals. Denbigh vs. Rhoads. 7:30—Chapel service, con- ducted by Dr. Edward C. Lin- deman, Music Room. Monday, November 17 International Students Day 7:30—Current Events, Com- mon Room. Wednesday, November 19 8:15—De Laguna Lecture: Professor Andrew P. Ushenko on “The Perspective Theory of—[ruth”, Music Room. Wells Stresses Liberal Education In Reconstruction Dr. Roger H. Wells, Professor of Political Science, addressed a week-end meeting of the Alumnae Association of Bryn Mawr College on Sunday, November 9. Recently returned from The Office of Mili- tary Government for Germany, he spoke on “Liberal Education and Reconstruction.” Dr. Wells stressed the value of the knowledge of the language and cultural background of the people whose nation is being re- constructed. Technological knowl- edge is essential, but a liberal ed- ucation is most important for rec- ognition of the larger problems of reconstruction. Dr. Wells found untrained Amer- icans attempting to impose their own forms of democracy in Ger- many, failing to recognize cultural differences. Education in history, economics and politics would ben- efit those who are doing recon- struction work. President McBride summarized the recommendations made by speakers at the Alumnae Associ- ation’s program on Liberal Edu- cation and Life in the Community. It was suggested that education should include a better. speaking knowledge of foreign languages and more study of the social sci- ences. Miss McBride emphasized the necessity of teaching in an in- tegrated manner, presenting the. significance of facts as well as the facts themselves. Liberal educa- tion was also viewed in its im- portant role of encouraging stud- ents to take an active part in the affairs of the community. Inter. Stud. Day Falls on Nov. 17 International Students’ Day, which originated as an anniversary of the massacre of Czechoslovak- ian students by the Nazis on No- vember 17, 1939, is observed as a symbol of union against tyranny. Alt h no special celebration has been planned at Bryn Mawr for November 17, the event is call- ed to the attention of the students because 12% of the undergraduate body and 26 graduate students Bryn Mawr were born This is an unusually large percent- age for an American college. Players Capture In Closing Acts Many Character Roles Present No Obstacle To Play’s Unity by Barbara Bettman ’49 One can wonder just what Di- rector Frederick Thon said to the cast of The Time of Your Life during Saturday night’s intermis- sion, but the fact remains that Acts IV and V were brilliantly done, finally attaining the correct mood of the play, which the act in Kitty’s room had begun to do 4 while Acts I and II were so fast as to lose entirely the atmosphere. The Time of Your Life is the most difficult to produce of all William Saroyan’s always difficult plays. I often feel. that Saroyar should be read for its full impact, that no production can quite put across what he writes about, that like a few other playwrights, he has only written in this medium for convenience’s sake. It is per- haps for this reason that Saroyan himself is so rarely satisfied with the production of his plays. The Time of Your Life has so many parts that it is liable to disinte- grate into so many actors playing so many. character roles; this is. ‘exactly what happened during the first half of the evening, when, | due to the ridiculous tempo, thd parts were distinctly greater than the whole. However, even Mr. Saroyan would have been delightec with the final two acts in Nick's Pacific Street Saloon, which tight- ened up and slowed down to a pace perfect for capturing the typical Saroyan mood of futility with a note of hope, Joe Is Focal Point Ned Coale, who as Joe is the fo- cal point of the play and the threac that holds it together, muffed sev- eral lines and began to rush in the beginning acts. However, during the last half of the play he was excellent and, sympathetic. His part calls for him to be the all- seer who understands and loves al! men under the guise of studying them—a sort of articulate Nick who just likes people and wants -|them to be happy in their own way. Crede Calhoun, in the latter Continued on Page 2 Step From Stacks at Tea- Time: Soda Fountain Gives PM Pickup by Betty-Bright Page °49 Now. it is.possible to step just outside of the West Wing stacks for a cigarette and have tea at the same time! The Soda Fountain is serving tea from 4 to 5 o’clock, ev- ery afternoon except Saturday, Service is lightning. Just a few seconds will give welcome. relief from an afternoon of lab or study. Perhaps, on second thought, it’s better to allow five minutes, or even ten, because there’s the new juke box and all the latest records in the Rumpus Room down the hall—to make tea-time relaxing. (And, of course, the ping-pong tables for the Sports.) Just a few precious minutes off the rigid schedule for the day; and what a lot of company, wonderful food and music to help one forget it all.” There’s still time for the regular quick-as-a-flash evening jaunt to at 9:30, via the Soda Fountain, Forget the pounds and come on to tea—milk shakes, sandwiches, ice cream and cokes all are on the menu. And there are rumors that there will be some sticky bun addi- }tions later! It’s new and different. And after plans for revamping and re- modeling are completed, the Soda Fountain promises to even sport a glamorous face-lifting job. More room and more milk shakes are the aims for the future, announce Sally Worthington, ’49, and Dottie Sloane, ’50, co-heads. The Bryn Mawr Summer Camp should profit immensely from this terrific new «program. And so should we. It’s tea! $ Saroyan’s Mocd- Goodhart for the midnight repast © worth the walk—Be seein’ you at ea e a TO ee