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1912-10-07T00:00:01Z-1912-10-07T23:59:59Z
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: VCL_Letters_Eldridge-Muriel-Tilden_1912-09_1912-12_049_004_001
208 Josselyn hall -
[Oct. 7, 1912]
Mother, dear -
Your very welcome letter came Saturday. In answer to your question about my English-work, I am endeavoring to make it up and expect to take the examination in it two weeks from yesterday if possible. I have an interview with Miss York this afternoon to discuss a subject for my make-up brief, bibliography and debate-speech. I wrote Paul a brief note of sympathy - though I really am awfully sorry for him. Do you know whether he will be awarded his “C” in foor-ball or not? He certainly deserved it if ever anyone did, that’s certain. I had a short letter from Roger - he is at Cornell also - I’ve asked Paul to look him up if he has the opportunity.
I’m very much disappointed , of course, not to be able to go to the Beta Ball. I had a dear note from Dick about it. I’ve always wanted so much to go to a college dance, that I did hope I might attend this.
I wish that when you get time you’d send my alarm-clock. I’m lost without it, although I’ve purchased a $2.00 Ingersoll that does everything but strike the hours. Florence had a huge alarm-clock that we called “Noah”, but he was broken somehow last week so we’re forced to borrow now to arise early in the morn.
[Oct. 7, 1912]
Mother, dear -
Your very welcome letter came Saturday. In answer to your question about my English-work, I am endeavoring to make it up and expect to take the examination in it two weeks from yesterday if possible. I have an interview with Miss York this afternoon to discuss a subject for my make-up brief, bibliography and debate-speech. I wrote Paul a brief note of sympathy - though I really am awfully sorry for him. Do you know whether he will be awarded his “C” in foor-ball or not? He certainly deserved it if ever anyone did, that’s certain. I had a short letter from Roger - he is at Cornell also - I’ve asked Paul to look him up if he has the opportunity.
I’m very much disappointed , of course, not to be able to go to the Beta Ball. I had a dear note from Dick about it. I’ve always wanted so much to go to a college dance, that I did hope I might attend this.
I wish that when you get time you’d send my alarm-clock. I’m lost without it, although I’ve purchased a $2.00 Ingersoll that does everything but strike the hours. Florence had a huge alarm-clock that we called “Noah”, but he was broken somehow last week so we’re forced to borrow now to arise early in the morn.
: VCL_Letters_Eldridge-Muriel-Tilden_1912-09_1912-12_049_004_002
Yesterday was “town-Sunday” and I went with Edith Jamieson, a Boston girl, and Ruth Reed to the Shristian Scientist church. It is not a large building, but the people are charming. My favorite English teacher, Miss Buck, was there and quite a number of college-girls.
May Gowen and Ruth Cutler of 1912 and quite a number of other 1912 girls were back for the week-end. Grace Horney and Jean Rumsey, her room-mate, gave a tea for May Sunday afternoon. May went with me to Vesper music - it was very nice indeed, though I didn’t recognize the pieces.
Just at present I am attending a Philosophy lecture - it certainly is an interesting subject to study though I can’t say I’m particularly attracted by Professor Riley - he makes too many puns and jokes that we have to laugh at to be polite.
I don’t remember whether or not I’ve written you anything about Miss Reed, the head of Josselyn. She is a charming woman and one whom you would greatly enjoy knowing I’m sure. She has been on that same Alaskan trip that we took, and there is a Freshman here whose house is in Sitka - her father is one of the U.S. Government officials there. The three of us had a grand reminiscence-time last night and I bought out my little souvenirs and postal cards.
Must pay attention now - he’s through joking.
Love to everyone
Muriel.
How goes Packer? How is Glad? Dad? Is Babe better?
May Gowen and Ruth Cutler of 1912 and quite a number of other 1912 girls were back for the week-end. Grace Horney and Jean Rumsey, her room-mate, gave a tea for May Sunday afternoon. May went with me to Vesper music - it was very nice indeed, though I didn’t recognize the pieces.
Just at present I am attending a Philosophy lecture - it certainly is an interesting subject to study though I can’t say I’m particularly attracted by Professor Riley - he makes too many puns and jokes that we have to laugh at to be polite.
I don’t remember whether or not I’ve written you anything about Miss Reed, the head of Josselyn. She is a charming woman and one whom you would greatly enjoy knowing I’m sure. She has been on that same Alaskan trip that we took, and there is a Freshman here whose house is in Sitka - her father is one of the U.S. Government officials there. The three of us had a grand reminiscence-time last night and I bought out my little souvenirs and postal cards.
Must pay attention now - he’s through joking.
Love to everyone
Muriel.
How goes Packer? How is Glad? Dad? Is Babe better?
: VCL_Letters_Eldridge-Muriel-Tilden_1912-09_1912-12_049_004_003
POUGHKEEPSIE
OCT
7 5 30 PM
1912
N.Y.
Mrs. B.O. Tilden,
291 Westminster Road,
Brooklyn
New York.
OCT
7 5 30 PM
1912
N.Y.
Mrs. B.O. Tilden,
291 Westminster Road,
Brooklyn
New York.
