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Text: Constance E. Anthony '17 Date Book for 1915 Trademark K & T Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.1915 Friday 1, Jan. Had a shampoo this morning and in the midst of it, "Tibby" called over and wanted me to go snowshoeing and take luncheon with her. [K. Starbuck] and [W.E.A.] we left about 12 and went up to water tanks. Made good fire and had oysters, coffee, crackers, olives, jelly sandwiches. Jessie Elliott came up after I got home and we went down town and over to see the H.S. Boys cause to...
Show moreConstance E. Anthony '17 Date Book for 1915 Trademark K & T Reg. U.S. Pat. Off.1915 Friday 1, Jan. Had a shampoo this morning and in the midst of it, "Tibby" called over and wanted me to go snowshoeing and take luncheon with her. [K. Starbuck] and [W.E.A.] we left about 12 and went up to water tanks. Made good fire and had oysters, coffee, crackers, olives, jelly sandwiches. Jessie Elliott came up after I got home and we went down town and over to see the H.S. Boys cause to take us to sleigh ride at 7.30 and are left when our party called - [Bligh] and Ruth Abbott, Louie Callahan and [Jes...]Carpenter, [seg} abd pete, Cas and Harry [Bockers], Jonnie and gregory- we were 14 of (...) not particularly large sleigh. Reached Mary Bush about 9.30 and three boys held vaudeville entertainment-[giving] no names of asters. used spot light on unfortunate performers - sang "Sister Suzie"! (...) to dance in Richeville. Molly there - met [Dale Beamont] and Alice Spooner. danced much and also quadrille and Portland Fancy. Left at 1.30 and had sandwiches and coffee at Mary's. Left there soon and had lovely time on way home. Everyone cross and uncomfortable. Pete ran half way home - reached town about 4?Jan. Saturday 2, 1915 got up in time for lunch! Doris, Issy and Helena came up this afternoon and we had a talk - regret et cetera at parting. Went downtown but nothing exciting happened. I mailed note to J.D.W. regreting trouble over dance episode at Athenian Ball but it probably won't do any good; strange I should want it too. "King" came up this evening and after conversing with the family a while, (me [brutling] half asleep) all went up to the dance. small crowd, mostly those on sleigh ride (which was incidently, chief topic of talk.) [Haroy] Bockers was very wrought up about it. also zeb (...) was there with [cac]! [Louis] devoted to Cornelia [Hatmaker]. She looked very pretty too. I didn't say much when I danced with him but thought he acted confused enough when I talked of far away impersonal matters. Enough sed! "King" certainly had his share of dances. Out at 12 of course and King came in. Didn't forget he wanted my picture - I felt just tired enough to be silly - seemed to have had good time. 1915 Sunday 3, Jan. I awake at 2.p.m. very much astounded because I had entertained thoughts of going to church in the morning! After dinner, deciding not to snowshoe on account of zero weather, I mended and brought some order to belongings prepatory to packing. I got lunch for family and played victrola till Tim and "Zeb" came - we made fire and told stories and Tim played card tricks while Zeb and W.P.A. made some "old maid's delight" a new "concoction" on the chaffing dish which was very edible - Tim made me promise to write often and also to send him my picture if he sent his down to me - Tendency towards prosaic-ness? no. L.L. Jan. Monday 4, 1915 got up for 7.30 train and said good-bye to [Dot] Fish and [Doris Ramson]and then went to school with Marion - left 4th period and packed all afternoon and evening partly - went to library and talked with Helen (Loveland) and Jessie - J- and I went to Wonderland to-gether. not much good. Then downtown and home to eat a bite and go to bed - wish I had let Tim come up now for note didn't have desired effect.5 1915 Tuesday 5, Jan. Left on 7.30 train. Pete and [Gle...] Priest rode all way down me With M- and me. We played cards, had mandoline music from "Bob" and Pete and ate candy to Utica - (changing at phil.) just caught train (no.58) at Utica and got pullman seats. Boys insisted on pilloting us thru everything. Pete left at Schenectady and [Gle...] and I went into the diner for luncheon - had pleasant time to Pokeepsie. Much ice cutting and ice boating on Hudson. Reached Pokeepsie at 3.54. Train on Time, for a wonder. Went up to Smiths for oysters, Tea and sandwiches. Then up to college at 5. Over to Main - I went to Davison for dinner and talked with Teddy and M. till about 9 - [h.q]- girls home on 3rd corridor R - and we ate nuts, and vacation candy. Went to bed early, about 10.30 after reading "Vanity Fair". 6 Jan. Wednesday 6, 1915 Slept till 8.30 when grace came dashing in with appropriate and usual noise. We decided To breakfast - and in time for fourth hour I got dressed and went over to chemistry lecture. Wednesday afteroon meant 6th hour. Curses! or I would have gone downtown. so went over to Davison and watched G.T. unpack- This evening [Ge..Gay], and I read "She" till about 11. and then I read "Their yesterdays" by Harold Bell Wright - was 1.30 when I finished it. Went over to main after chapel for express and found enourmous line of girls (waiting to sign for trunks)7 1915 Thursday 7, Jan. [?] classes this morning and all deadly and dull. After lunch I studied in library on Hist. G. and then went over to Davison and watched G.T. unpack while waiting for M.P.A when she came I did up bath robe and she dress and we took them over to janitors office and sent back to N.Y. Then I went over to Strong. Visited Bessie Callow for a while and then Genevieve Lyon - After Dinner I went over to Strong with Bessie, Gertrude and M. and we made Bessie try on her Prom. dress - a dream in silver and rose color! She has some lovely xmas gifts. After 9.30 we started in reading "she" and when a young mob of people came in to drink cocoa we fled to my room for peace. 8 Jan. Friday 8, 1915 Grace's friend (and cousin incidently) came this afternoon and this evening we had "cheese dreams" this evening also cocoa and cracker-jacks. All made "c.d." in Jenn's room and served them in our room. simply delicious. afterwards, when bunch departed, I read till all hours, Genevieve, Gay and I have been reading "she" all day9 1915 Saturday 9, Jan. Went over to the library and studied history for Tuesday. After lunch we read "she" in Helen - Arthurs' room. Then I dressed and went downtown with Marjory - we shopped industriously then went to "Cohans"- rather enormous, queer place. We wandered around and finally found seats - vaudeville rather good. Went to Smiths and Woods - got candy. Stopped at "Sloshs" - went to dinner with Genevieve Lyon. Had rather good time. Had more Cheese Dreams to-night in Harriet's room - "Lizzy Bell" was invited poor child and Elsa came of her own accord - Marjory came over about 9.30 and staid all night with me - I put her in bed and then went up to Dorothy Ferris' room with Harriet and we had a [secluce] with [Jameses]. More fun. 10 Jan. Sunday 10, 1915 Awoke at alarm, set by the thoughtful Marjory and we went down to breakfast. After which study till chapel and listened to a wonderful sermon. Read Cosmopolitan to Helen Arthur Davis part of afternoon and then studied and to Gertrude Finleys for supper - Grace with M.P.A and we went up to G.'s afterwards and saw her prom dress and also Teddy's. Much green drops. Went into Harriet's room for cocoa and cracker jacks after 10 and latter discovered Harriet and Mildred guiltily discussing [Ramases] but I was too tired to join them.11 1915 Monday 11, Jan. Classes 8.30 - 12.30 Class drill - 2.45 Off Campus - 4.45-5.45 sundaes and ham sandwiches at flag shop with Anne. After dinner studied Spenser's Faeire Queen and after 10 went into Genevieve's room for tomatoe bisque and cracker [jaurs]. Much conversation over Elsa, Dot [Bolt], acident in Main, Grand Rapids Furniture Co. etc. etc. skating on the lake to-day - gym - 7th hr.- Deans Office - 12 Jan. Tuesday 12, 1915 With [Alice] I went to flag shop and we had sundaes topped off by a ham sandwich! Got a light blue, silk, quilted bath robe from N.Y. To-day shall keep it - Any more express charge on returned packages will break me! 13 1915 Wednesday 13, Jan. Went to flag shop with Mildred and ate sundaes and sandwiches - in the gym - we met K. Hobbs and she had news from Mike Hayes for me. Very exciting indeed. Tendency toward [aceptisive]on my part? Anyway much trepidation at possibility of mistake? Mais, Oui. The Captain of a fire that might be/Is our friend dear and cute Connie/There's Morris, Pat and Lee/Each of whom she longs to see./Notice the Unity/(there might be)14 Jan. Thursday 14, 1915 Wickedly cut all four classes this morning and staid in bed - surrounded by many books and wrote letters and read the "Faerie Queen". Got up for lunch and 7th hour. Dorothy, Harriet and I went to flag shop and slosh's and Careys - D and I didn't go to chapel but rushed over to library to get books before mob arrived - after 10, had tea and Choc. in my room - Harriet, Joy, Grace and I. Judge, and Red Book equally prominent. Got letter from Tim and his picture To-day.15 1915 Friday 15, Jan. No lab this morning gave me 2nd, 3rd and 4th hours free and I did topic for history of Far East. It proved to be a long job. After stupid 6th hour class I went over to Davison and visited with M.P.A, Teddy and Gertrude. M - has a a 5 lb. box of chocolates from ["T---k"]to-day which I helped eat. Teddy, Gertrude and Peggy came over for dinner to-night. There was a lecture on "Heredity and Responsibility" which everyone rushed over to expecting a treat but I went to library and toiled on Soph. Lit. topic in co. with Bianca Shewer. Went to fudge-party in Anne's room - much discussion of world-wide topics - I left at 12 min to 216 Jan. Saturday 16, 1915 Got up for breakfast and then went right to Library and worked on topic all morning. After lunch toiled away all afternoon - fixed up Mildred's room - (it is her birthday) with an effigy of her on her couch and many funny things hanging from ceiling. Also ordered flowers for her. After Chapel (in which M. presented me with bottle of tonic!) I wrote letters and helped m. get spread ready - at 9.30 we began to eat. wonderful eats! Chicken creamed, a big choc. cake, cocoa, olives, nuts, dates, candy, "rusks" and jelly - we sang and talked so loudly that Miss Raymond came up and complained - also [Web-Rean]. In bed by 11 - 17 1915 Sunday 17, Jan. Got up for breakfast !!!! I made out ?'s for history preparation for Tuesday, wrote one letter, cleaned my silver, read "Thru the Looking Glass", and talked with Anne while rest of college was safe in chapel. At dinner Fran, Patty B. and I had quite a confab over Emily Dickinson's "I offered Being for it" etc. ???????? Music in parlor and then Ruth Anne and I did chem - for better of afternoon- Mlle. Reau complained to Peggy Woolsey about the noise last night and we were all warned of the [fast]. Mrs. Tillering has spoke to the "social laws" group this evening in the parlor and I went down. Very Interesting discussions - Gay, Grace and I had cocoa in 310 - and bed by early hour of 10.45.18 Jan. Monday 18, 1015 Met Kitty Hobers this morning and she had gotten a letter from Mick Hayes prophecying one for one which didn't come!! This afternoon, (after lunch with Marjory) I went to gym - main and all about in misty fog; and also to north to see [B----] and new room. (Very attractive). Had tea in 310 7th and 8th hours and played auction bridge with Genn and Gay. No chapel to-night and much fine dancing. Wrote letters and read and trifled with studying. forgot till too late that my intentions were all for shampooing hair!!19 1915 Tuesday 19, Jan. In morning mail a letter from J.S.W. very bewildering and in noon mail a stunning [mer--] in black leather - In afternoon mail a letter from King. Went over to M.P.A's 4th hour and again 8th - she was in bed resting and I had much candy - also she approved of my policy toward men in general and in specific!! Did geology Topic and Bridge for two - this evening - at 9.30 began Chem Review with Alice and Ruth - Betty Crabtree was here for dinner and worried the freshmen extremely by not considering "good-bye girls" a good Fox-Trot!! Wrote much mail and got packages ready - 20 Jan. Wednesday 20, 1915 There is a paper being passed around to subscribe to for two concerts up here next semester by two of four suggested musicians - Bauer [Tim Elliot], Kreisler, Hoffmann - The last two are the ones most every one wants? Quite a heavenly plan to have concerts privately up here, je [peurse]. Went down town this afternoon with Grace - we merely shopped around and went into Wood's for sundaes and got back just in time for dinner.21 1915 Thursday 21, Jan. Four hectic classes as usual this morning. Went over to M's after lunch and read and dallied a while. Then back here for 6th hour and 8th M. came over and read my accumulated mail. This evening, I shampooed my hair and then Helen Arthur created a bit of amusement by dancing around the halls in my gossards and girdles!! Went in Gay's room for tea about 10.30 and met Miss Raymond in the hall - she seemed convinced that is I who makes the "most disturbing noise" she hears on first!! Reviewed for History test after 9 got in bed - very much sleepy - 22 Jan. Friday 22, 1915 Many free hrs. this morning during which I read a lovely 24 page letter from the girls and answered it. After 6th hour English this afternoon I went over to D - then Eight Helen - Arthur and I went to the Hampton Institute quartette and lecture - Splendid! After dinner and chapel I read Peter Ibbetson and went to Carey's with Gay. confidences concerning Grace! Oh Lord! Hot choc. and cracker- [jaurs] when we got back and after a brief survey of [Louw - Bungery] I fell asleep. January 31 Days 23 Saturday 22-342 1915Rainy - 23 Snow! 1915 Saturday 23, Jan. Slept till 11.30 - Delicious fact. After breakfast of cocoa and cracker-Jaurs went down to lunch! Tendency toward sleepiness. Went to Flag shop for sundaes and there stopped in to see M - with letter from Bob - There decided to go to N.Y. the Saturday after Exams. With M- and Teddy and Gertrude! More darn fun. I staid at DAvison for supper in Gertrude's room - we had chicken (minced) lobster, chicken soup, olives, pickles, jelly, fruitola oranges, hydrox, Van Camp's beans. Bliss! Ruth Moulter, Pat s. (who had man come unexpectedly to see her in the midst of our meal and she fled!) Teddy, Gertrude, M. and I. Ruth told us our character's by our faces! More fun - I did Suzanne's, Gertrude's and Teddy's hair in french twist. I decided to stay all night so rushed back at 9.30 and got my things. Ruth kept telling things about us and five or six girls came in as her fame spread. She also told photographs splendidly! I slept in M's room on Teddy's extra cot- Ruth's remarks: I am not spoilt/aristocratic/reticent/apt to get blase in time meant for social life/not athletic/very artistic/vain - I think alot by myself. Have no [bu--p] of "brains"- " Good will power/ " determination/ my heart sometimes rules my mind.24 Jan. Sunday 24, 1915 M - and I got up for breakfast and afterwards heard Ruth read Katrina, Gertrude Folks, Carlotta [Browall's], Mildred Allen's faces in the reading room - more fun - I cut chapel! - and read and wrote letters while others were listening to Robert Speer's eloquence - After dinner agonising music by [W-Mc J]. in parlors - and study of More's "Utopia"- went off campus to the "U and J" for supper with Ruth Wood and Grace - Sop. Lit Exam 25 1915 Monday 25, Jan. Soph Lit. exam at 8.20 - 10.20 It was a one question-affair which took in the whole semester's work. Afterwards went for mail found letter from J.L.M. which was rather eerie (but I answered it directly in a flippant manner!-) This noon I went to lunch with Genevieve Lyon and afterwards we studied chemistry. Dilegently. There went off campus to the flag-shop and had sundaes and chocolate cake. This evening [--] Helen Arthur, Ruth and I did chemistry and eating and drinking and I hastily perused geology notes. It is rainy and slushy to-day and we had no chapel - geology- 26 Chemistry Jan. Tuesday 26, 1915 Geology came at 8.20 in Room 35. It was a picturesque affair and very short - I was thru at 9.30 and got my mail (a letter from Tim) and then went for a walk with "Davie" Farish - then went over to her room and had ham-(minced) sandwiches - after lunch (fright over chem. [---]) Helen-Arthur, "Davie" and I went for a walk on sunset and watched M.L. Streyer and Another Senior coast down the hill on chaffing dish trays, Chem-exam was not frightfully hard. After which H-Arthur and I made cocoa and read - I went coasting on box covers on Sun-set after chapel - started out with Madeline, H.A., Grace, [-] Davie and soon there were dozens of girls up there using everything to coast on from toboggans,trays,large and small boxes, boards to dustpans and brooms!! It was gloriously icy and heavenly sport - left at 8.45 - 27 1915 Wednesday 27, Jan. No exams to-day - I went coasting and studied some french with Mildred - Cora and I went coasting this evening - wonderful moon - light et cetera.French: 2:30- Studio. 28 Jan. Thursday 28, 1915 This morning went downtown after some trays for coasting and after french exam in studio (which was very, very easy and we got the very passage Mildred and I had looked up yesterday! Some luck!) Mildred and I went coasting on Sunset. Made or rather renewed acquaintances with young Paul Williams who used to play around down at Whitlocks last year! This evening Anne, Mrs. [Bowen], Dorothy Claudia, Mildred and I went off-campus to Carey's for dinner - much to eat! Also much snow and no chapel- Marjory has decided to wait till next week-end to go to N.Y. and the rest of us will wait too. History G- 29 35 1915 Friday 29, Jan. I crammed history all this morning and Jeannette Miller came up and to-gether we collected our knowledge about China, Japan and India. Exam came at 1.30. It was absolutely fiendish! The meanest exam I ever took - 8 long questions. Afterwards I went over to Davison and talked with Gertrude and M.P.A. This evening went very quickly with reading in my room and food. Exams are certainly exhausting. 30 Jan. Saturday 30, 1915 Slept till 10.30 or later this morning - got letters from J.P.M and "King" on [sauce] mail! This afternoon [Alice], Mrs. Bowan, Dorothy, Mildred, Harriet and I went down to see "[Tevrie]Beds" - It was very, very funny and for a road company very well done - we all laughed incessantly - went to Woods afterwards for sundaes - Dead tired this evening. Claudia spent the evening and night - we read the "Monk" out loud in Harriet's room. Also we read "What became of Deegan Folk" an eerie story in the Feb. McClures.31 1915 Sunday 31, Jan. 11.30 Didn't wake up in time to go to Waffle Shop so had to breakfast in room - Wrote letters, read and loaffed all day - this Evening about 9.30 Ruth arrived from N.Y. and found her three [flunk] notes - the poor child had really expected none-so quite a shock - Mildred also got 3 and also Harriet - Cora got Latin Prose and 2 others - Gay got none - she brought much food back and we had some in her room. Every one brought back a [Me ---] from vacation! quite amusing indeed. 32 Feb. Monday 1, 1915 I have same schedule as last semester but lab is changed to mon. and Thurs; 5th and 6th, I have petitioned to have it changed - Dr. McCraken lead chapel for first time to-night and made a short but nice speech . Afterwards everyone gathered at Taylor Hall and serenaded him and he gave another speech. He isn't moved into the Pres.' house as yet. Much show to-day and many were out snow-shoeing.33 1915 Tuesday 2, Feb. After strenuous day's work for history map I went to dinner with Kitty Hobbs in 136 Main - she didn't have as much as I expected to tell about Colgate Affairs. We danced in "g" after dinner - then chapel and home to work on map for history some more"34 Feb. Wednesday 3, 1915 Mildred met me this noon before lunch and broke the harrowing news that she has been told that she must go home. Poor girl- I certainly am sad over it - we both wept. Harriet also must go and feels even worse about it! Ruth also. They are sending home even those who flunked only three things. It's mighty hard for Harriet as her father, Mother, and Sister have just come East for the entire spring. There are, it is rumored, 30 freshman sent home and only 75 out of a class of 400 now passed every exam! 35 1915 Thursday 4, Feb. Much [wrong or itrony] and various rumors over the calamity which has befallen the class of 1918 - deep gloom has ascended over 3rd corridor. Ruth has decided to fight it out but the other two are going. Miss McC has announced that no more certificated students will be [ex...]. All will have enter on exams. The whole college is aroused over the blow of so many going home - Kitty Hobbs must go - also Eugene, 3 from McGlynns and Margaret Marshall has gone already. Harriet's father is here and she is resigned to going - we had [eats] to-night but they were not uproariously cheerful rather a forced gaiety. 36 Feb. Friday 5, 1915 Harriet left after 2nd hour this morning with her father who is ever so nice. We all said good-bye down in the hall while Miss R. hovered over in the back ground (making untactful remarks!) Mildred feels blue at not hearing from her family but heard this p.m. - Harriet lost her train and returned this afternoon and we had quite a cheerful visit. She and her father staid to dinner, went to chapel, played in parlor afterwards and finally we all accompanied her to trolly about 8.30 and gave her a rousing good send off - I said good-bye to Mildred and went to bed early - I sure do hate to say good-bye for ever to her. 37 1915 Saturday 6, Feb. Awoke at 5 by alarm and got dressed and left hall at 6 - much wet, deep slush out- still dark and moon out - got very wet and found my self locked out of both halls and went with hunger and cold. when I finally joined girls at trolley at 6:15. We had a rather good breakfast on 6.48 train. Reached N.Y. a little after 9 . Met Carrie at Grand Central went to Altman's where M- got prom dress a copy of Mrs. [Olreean] Castle's - also went to McCreery's, Lord and Taylor's, Best's and Tiffany's and Vantines - Much beautiful things to see - luncheon at Mary Elizabeths was so nice and then went to [Sort] theater "Wonder Cover" wonderful play with Wm. Courtney and Lily Cahill in it. Met Bob afterwards who took M- to dinner. We went to Manhatten but got sadly disappointed when our plans for a dinner on the train fell through!! Train left at 6:55 and we reached college at 9:30 Dead tired but had one wonderful day!!!38 Feb. Sunday 7, 1915 Awoke at 10. Had beautiful breakfast and rested at D- with Marjory - Staid there till 4.30 amused by McCarthy, Teddy, [Bunny], [is - turie-]- This evening M- Came over and I had a welsh Rarebit party - made good food. After which I wrote letters and Diary in Gay's room (and had tea incidently) and slept there all night as she is homesick for Harriet - 39 1915 Monday 8, Feb. After lunch I went over to the lab. and finished my 17th experiment - Fran and I in state in the lecture room - hope it's [uear] enough correct so I don't have to do it over again. Then class drill 7th hour - much twirling of clubs in "anvil chorus". No mail today!! Went over to Davison 8th hour and off campus to Slosh's and Flag Shop. After dinner danced a bit and received comforting assurance from Gay that I "am awfully good to her". Much sleepiness but got thru lessons all right - we were re-seated in Chapel and have moved a whole row so I am now opposite the guest seats!! More fun. 40 Feb. Tuesday 9, 1915 Slept with Gat to-night - very busy studying Conny41 1915 Wednesday 10, Feb. - Ditto - Went downtown after 6th hour with Ruth Motter, Teddy, Gertrude and Peggy - They arranged for rooms at Nelson House and then we shopped - Peggy and I staid later than the rest and got stranded downtown - the car line had some sort of an acident. So we went to Smith's for dinner and afterwards started to walk back with A. [McAdowaly], V. Lee, G. Roper, G Kindred, M. Peck and N. [Salladeis] but finally a Vassar car over took us and we got back in time for chapel -Dearest: - One last fond goodbye. Kiss! Your picture - well it just made me too joyous for words. Thank you bushels and also for the candle. It will help me some dark night. Love, Mildred.42 Feb. Thursday 11, 1915 Wrote letters all afternoon and made coaco with Helen - Arthur. Got [yearly] all import out letters answered - no mail to-day - did lessons for to-morrow in a hurry.43 1915 Friday 12, Feb. Felt absolutely miserable in lab and after lunch - But nevertheless went to 6th hr. English and over to "Lilee" to read afterwards - after a [runny] dinner hors doure in Gay's room and read "the Third Eye" out loud - (a priceless specimen - of R.W. Chandlers!)Then went to the concert in chapel - was boring although not bad in some parts. The [sword of Servarie] was the best and the Volga {??] next - went to bed soon after return to 310. 44 Feb. Sunday [Saturday is crossed out]13, 1915 Arose at 10 and had breakfast in Gay's room - ou. rolls and coaca - Ruth Perry backer and Flora McClellan came in - I just got dressed in time for Chapel - the juniors and their [?] filled all the junior seats and also the guests seats. Chapel was rather boring - Everyone was tired - preacher was not particularly inspiring. Felt [really] during dinner - Marjory, Teddy, Gertrude (with Valentine figt from Miss Judy!) "Libby", "spooney" and "Pete" came over before dinner and made me promise to come over to Davison afterwards but I felt too "[ruiny]" and merily left a note on his door and fled. Later Gay and I went for a walk and to Carey's for a soda and candy and peanuts!1915 Saturday [Sunday crossed out] 14, Feb Slept till 10.45 this morning and after a solitary cup of cocoa and Freud for Mon - [doue], girls came back from glee club concert reporting an awfully good programme. "Pete" came this morning as a surprise to me. I went over to [N's]about 3.30 and helped her get dressed for the Prom. She looked very pretty - Then I did Teddy's hair and fixed Gertrude's a bit - went down to meet "Libby" and "Spoony" - Them as I thought they would be - after chapel Gay and I went over to Student's and stood with our noses glued to the window till 9.30 - Saw all there was to see - Everything looked very pretty - and men were quite presentable. Back to Raymond and had a feast in 310 - Baked Beans, Coaca and crackers - jams - Anne and Lucia [Gording]. Gay Edith Grace and I - bed at 11.3046 Feb. Monday 15, 1915 A damp, drizzling, exceedingly uncheerful Monday! I almost staid in bed but luckily screwed up enough courage to go to classes for we have a very important lecture in chemistry - Dr. Moulton experimented with NH3 and N and we had to write down the observations and conclusions: "to be handed in"! This afternoon I went over to Marjory's room and heard all about the prom "teddy" was in bed and we fooled around, ate apples and I returned to devour McClures - "the Honey Bee" and "K" are rather interesting but not especially original in their (predicted) endings - 47 1915 Tuesday 16, Feb. This afternoon after 6th hour Gay and I decided to have our grand "spree" before swearing off frivolity during lent. We accordingly went down to the Flag Shop and ordered a luscious feast. Raced over to grocery store and got olives, crackers, and stuff for cheese dreams - we had supper in Gay's room - tea et cetera and about 9.30 made Cheese Dreams - they were good. Edith Sturgis (gay's new room-mate) also helped us consume them but Gay and I had about 5 apiece! Such food as dreams are made of! 48 Feb. Wednesday 17, 1915 Almost yielded to temptation to stay in but thought of lab 1st and 2nd brought me up. I made (in lab.) Cu(NO3) and NO and NO3 - very interesting experiment - In quiz - learned more of N.Read R.L.S's letters every spare minute of the day I am fully [entrancing] things. Letter from A. L. Kantor and R. Johnsons reports that Mildred feels terribly now she is home - Read french for an hour this evening then K. A. Davis and I took baths and "soaked" and talked of Nero and [Rein casuation]. Thought of letters but they will have to wait till I feel more in the mood - 49 1915 Thursday 18, Feb.50 Feb. Friday 19, 1915 Went over to Mary[Horace's] room after 6th hour. We joined a bunch [steering] for Belgian babys. I [beaued] a diaper and then watched the rest - 8th hour Anne and I went in reviewing - Mrs. Ferris came over with Dot - She is here for a week-end - after dinner Grace and I decided to cut chapel and go to the "Posture League" lecture downtown in Y.W.C.A Miss Bancroft, pres. of the association gave an illustrated lecture which was long but illuminating - got back to college just before 10- Mobs of people went down for it counted as an hour of gym! 51 1915 Saturday 20, Feb. Went downtown this afternoon with M.P.A Went to "Movies", shopped and went to Smith's - Returning had dinner with Bessie Schotton - in North - the dining rooms are certainly weird there - No news from home - beautiful evening - 52 Feb. Sunday 21, 1915 Got up for breakfast and although didn't accomplish much, had a nice, leisurely feeling all day - went to chapel - Dr. Taylor of Chicago - gave enormous prayer - audience in giggles - longer sermon much gesticulating and dramatic effects. Audience convulsed with laughter - At last at 12.25 we were out! 25 minutes later than by rights - went to dinner with Bessie - Afterwards one Margaret Wells, who is studying in N.Y. - and visiting a girl on 1st in Strong) sang - delightfully. Helen - Arthur and I donned all clothes and took a cross county trip in Hackensack region - dogs and men most frequently seen - Gay, Grace and I went to Carey's for supper tonight - long waits between coarses but food better than on campus.53 1915 Monday 22, Feb. Walked downtown with Gay this afternoon. Lovely day - Washington's birthday but all stores open - we shopped - (I got yarn for rose colored sweater for Marion) and went into Woods for lemonade and nut-bread sandwiches. Bought flags, chickens, music, shirts, shoe-laces, peanuts! Incongruous. Walked back and went up to see Mary Messler who spent week-end at Colgate with Phi Gamma [m--] met Markewich but no others. Went to dinner with Valerie Sahnnon who lives now in 200 Davison - pretty room - danced - she is lonesome of course without Kitty (who is in reserve - taking four classes) Bed at 12.30 - Studied Russion History - 54 Feb. Tuesday 23, 1915 Got state scholarship letter and one from Leo this morn - [Leo] is to be home from the 2nd to the 5th - studies exceedingly hard all day and feet tired constantly- Miss Smith gave enthusiastic account of Granville Barber's new production of " Mid-Summer's Night's Dream" at Wallarck theatre, N.Y. - hot discussion over drama - went to flag shop 7th and "sloshs" and over to D- a minute afterwards - started sweater - did "Richard III" part of evening - cocoa in Gay's room. oh, so tired - 55 1915 Wednesday 24, Feb. No chapel to-night - rainy - danced - knitted during interval-56 Thursday 25, 1915 Went down town with [Ger]; rain and much shopping - got crepe de chine for Aunt Helen's birthday present - returned to write letters - study history - chapel to-night although moisty out - Letters today form A.L.A.S and M. Collat.57 1915 Saturday 27 Feb. see over for Friday - wanted to get up for breakfast but rest didn't- so we arose about 8.30 and went over to Candy kitchen for coffee and toast- Suzanne has a debate try-out this morning- I do hope she makes it. I sewed on Crepe de chine all morning and got it done before lunch- staid at D- and toward 2 Gert (Brown) Matteson arrived from putting her mother on the train at po'keepsie so M- and I went down-town with her- (I ordered flowers for Mlle. Rean -) Went to Cohen's- bum show except funny Idian act - really eerie. Walked to ferry - went for dinner in R- after chapel- Genevieve Lyon came over this evening - knitted usuall banalities.58 Feb. Friday 26 1915 Had no lab 3rd and 4th so read Hamlet; assiduously and knitted meanwhile on [bonny] rose sweater. After 6th hour went Jean's room and sewed on crepe de chine chenusette - dressed for dinner - M.P.A- dragged me over to Main and then to her room to spend the night. Geraud Foot with two other po'keepsians were down in the parlor and Geraud sent his card up and M- went down - came up after me but luckily I was undressed and sewing - went to bed about 11.30-Senior Canon of St. John the Divine Cathedral in N.Y. - led chapel - wonderful service. 59 1915 Sunday 28, Feb. Up for breakfast and cleaned out desk and wrote M. Collat- a distingue letter. Felt incapable of the art of epistolary so didn't do more letters but read Atlantic monthlies and letters of R.L.S. (second vol.) started to read Hamlet over for second time. A soph. table put a gorgeous light green snake into their salad for "Libby" to serve and of course all screamed and had the best little time hence on. After supper Miss Raymond cornered the culprits - much evasion - I went for a walk with H.A.D. before chapel and to Dark Music. Gorgeous day - absolutely - and in dark mmusic the full, new moon lighted up one of the large windows in an inimitable eerieness - tendency towards sentimentality? Not a bit scientific - Gay came back from N.Y. with food and D.I. but I felt cross and fled to study chem. 60 March Monday 1, 1915 Class drill this afternoon - very strenuous. Excepted my Posture Excuse for class drill last week!! Went over to see Valerie Shannon afterwards. She seems anxious enough for company - made all sorts of dates. Dressed for dinner - with Genevieve - dear girl - hard time studying this evening - worn out from class drill, I guess - food in Gay's room about 10 - Wonderful moon but no one seemed to be as moon struck as I and wouldn't go for a walk - 61 1915 Tuesday 2, March 6th Soph Lit. and 7th went to flag shop for food with Valerie and ate it on steps Of [couvered ient] way side house. Went to lecture by Miss Lextor 8th hour. Very distinctive as usual - nice pictures - black velvet dress and huge red flower. V- a quaint child - Kitty is very busy at Resever, she says-, takes four subjects and expects to return to V.C. next year. Vassar College March 3, 1915, at 7:45 o'clock p.m. in the Student's Auditorium Pianoforte Recital by Harold Bauer Under the auspices of the Student's Association 62 March Wednesday 3, 1915 Waltzes: dreary, sad,also melodious. Moonlight Sonata: Conveyed distinct impressions to me. On the whole very gratifying and not at all disappointing. Kinder Stucke - : delightful. Especially ["Traumerei"] prelude etc: weird and not as easily understood. Three Inventions: [nice]. Etude: queer but melodious. Ballade: " and comprehensible. Encores by Chopin, 63 1915 Thursday 4, March Looked up at chapel to-night and saw Dot Perry - such a surprise! Saw her afterwards - she expects to stay until Monday - with Mildred. Seems prettier and wiser than ever. Changed room (Swake) all around with bed in front of window which gives a wonderful view of Moon at night. Also [imported] desk. Grace thereupon copies my idea and plants her furniture in exactly the same way! Oh mores, oh tempora! Penalty of independence, I'm afraid. [map of room]64 March Friday 5, 1915 Walked downtown with Gay and Grace 7th and 8th and shopped and went to Woods for sandwiches and cool drinks and walked by Hooker Ave - and reached College in time for dinner!Good Time! But all very much exhausted - I went to a reading of "Othello" to our Soph. Lit. class by Miss [Seville] in [3oo L. Anne Sevaers] room. "Very rapid play" and very exhausting. Left Perry at 310 where I arrived - also Mildred. Dear girls both and so nice to me. After reading R- went down to Gay's room for hot soup and there distinguished myself by spilling a cup over my left hand and getting horribly scalded - much pain - but Gay, being a doctor's daughter, had everything at hand and bandaged me beautifully - tendency toward faint? 65 1915 Saturday 6, March 10.30 up for breakfast in [Candy] kitchen and met Bob and Peggy on campus and after usual salutations hurried over to gym to get tickets for to-night - not especially good ones. Snow and dismal weather. I did french, english for Tuesday and accomplished altogether quite a bit in the way of studies. Dot Perry and Mildred came for dinner tonight and it [reeurs] very nice to see them. Grace as usual very childish and de trop. I would like to have seem more of Dot but the little was very satisfactory. "Candida" was charming - last was disappointing by the rest lovely. Morell and C- nice but personally didn't rave over Marchbank's [alelio] she was a good feminine personification of his character [ wintime] wept. I confess I didn't take it that way altho I do adore Shaw. 66 March Sunday 7, 1915 got up about 8.30 and went to Two Pine Villa for waffle breakfast - mere 3rd and fourth arrivals! (Grace and I) Waited on corner in wet snow storm for car and Edith - Saw M.P.A go by in car to met Bob and go across River to New Paltz for dinner with Howard and Gert. I read Dostoejevsky's "Crime and Punishment" all day and wrote letters and had miserable time with hand. "C. and P " is a horrible book - Had pineapples and oranges in Dots room this evening and cocoa in Gay's.67 1915 Monday 8, March Went downtown with Teddy and Peggy - 6th and 8th - descended by Gov. Clinton house but found it closed for repairs so we walked the rest of the way into business section and ["rubbered"] at all the shop-windows. Beginning at "Lucky's" shopped all down street - got back in time for dinner. After chapel did french and Peter the Great. Went to Doctor's office for hand and she bandaged it beautifully. Feels considerably better but is very bad still - got an excuse from gym this week. Much satisfaction. 68 March Tuesday 9, 1915 After 6th hour class Gay and I went to the Flag Shop and to see the Wanamaker Collection of gowns etc. at "Two Pine Villa" very poor - Then to the Russian lecture by Prof. Lextor on Moscow very good; and bought materials for cheese dreams - This evening was devoid of work so I read and knitted and later made cheese dreams and gradually a whole mob [footed] in to get some. Helen Shaw, Mary Bacon, [Jeu}, Anne, Dot, Grace and Jean! I left early and got to bed by 10.30 - feeling very cross but the Dreams were good - Went to Doctor's office for hand - better. 69 1915 Wednesday 10, March Lab. very easy this morning - mail - letter from J.S.M (answered at noon) danger of scarlet fever imminent - also a delightful letter from Miss [Tilley] urging our coming West this summer. Quiz fourth hour was a cinch. Then [] Lit. and 7th I read "The Life of Man" by Andreiev - A weird thing and has a harried effect on me the rest of the day. Went to lecture by Madame Rosika Schwimmer of Hungary, 8th hour with Dot Ferris - much dramatic screaming and pathetic minutes and quaint broken english and a few jokes. Rather a feminist speech after all. We young women of America were asked to do all to stop war! Dinner with Lucile Miller very painful - went over to see M.P.A - disappointing visit - Saw Vanity Fair and letters.70 March Thursday 11, 1915 Cut classes this morning - was ill and wickedly and shamelessly spent day in bed and wrote letters and other trivial things - went to doctor's office to-day and she removed bandages entirely - this afternoon spent in reading "Crime etc." and languishing on various couches - went down to dinner and also to chapel for simple reason of not knowing the history assignment for tomorrow. Went over to see M- who with a bunch of others cut chapel - was in Suzanne's room - we laid on the couch, sang favorite hymns and looked at Vogues - returned to R- to go to to bed early - 9.30 such an accourance - went to sleep learning a sonnet of Wm. Shakespeare's!!!!71 1915 Friday 12, March Lab.[blowing] good! Went to vocational conference this afternoon at 4.00 with [Genn]- Lalcott Williams spoke on "Journalism", Arthur Dean on "Education" and J. Franklin Paris on "Interior Decorating" - ! Very good - Dinner a bore - I detest open tables - Anne and I went to song recital by Charles Clark - baritone of world fame. He was a lamb, absolutely - Especially nice were his french song and Homer's "Prospice, How's MY Boy" etc. Returned to Raymond Anne, [Ge] and I went up to D's room and played Victrola - [Geune] left early but after the "Kin" stage, 10.30 or so Anne and I returned to try "Just a Little Love, A little kiss" over again and read Cosmopolitan. At 1.00 A.M. We made a forage for food - got home from Gay's room and felt happy again. 72 March Saturday 13, 1915 Up for breakfast and spent morning in French prose, Main wards for food and money and Vain trip to White's for pictures with M.P.A. Plans for walk to town cut short by same with news of my imperative attendance at tea at S. Moores - about 2.30 M and I started [sleyad] a bit, took So. car and reache Moores soon - delightful hospitable welcome - Mrs. M. so very nice and cordial - delicious "eats", nice people and "Peggy" Simpson, Patti's sister [all to be - 1920] - a dear. An intimate of Putnam Hall said that there are Eight freshman there! Walked to Main St. for Car - just in time for dinner at D- This evening went to lecture to hear home folks on "Dependent Children" and returned to D- to spend night with M- "Lis" arrived as dear and jolly as ever - much re-[]!73 1915 Sunday, 14 March M and G and G. and "sis" got up about 9.30 and went to the waffle shop for breakfast. They "cut" chapel" but but unfortunately we had to go - I staid at D- for dinner (Valerie being under the weather) with M- and afterwards we four read "Snappy Stories" with much expression in M's room - flutter, flutter - "Sis" and I went to Carey's for butter and milk and returning to G's room made fudge and ate many cakes. Left about 5. Supper very prosaic. Played [Din] in D's room about 7.30 and Eleanor has again informed us of the rules! I have suspicions - Grace arrived about 9.30 with hat and tales of N.Y. I read "Loves Labout Lost" amid much conversation and eating of pine apples in Anne's room and finally about 5 min. to 12 was ready for bed-74 March Monday 15, 1915 Woke at 10 minutes to eight! so of course no breakfast and I decided rush for 1st hour class. Very busy outlook from now on to vacation. Will make time go quicker how ever. Helen Arthur and I, deciding to go downtown, left right after lunch - shopped up and down and looked at hats, went to "movies" - one film a trifle risque and another Roselyn started beautifully with a tantalizing view of a satin slipper! ("Naomi Childers"right good)- then hurried back to college - I found that "funk" in on the scene - around at one and M- had brought things over - thrills - G. Lyon and Bessie Callow came to dinner with me and after chapel "Sis" and Gertrude brought the [tur] girls of S.B. over to see me - right attractive75 1915 Tuesday 16, March Have three seats for "Chin chin" Evening of March 26th Will be looking for seats for you both - Best [wish} [C--luck]82 March Tuesday 23, 1915 Ethics elective next year! Phyllis Corbell won Elizabeth E. Dana Reading prize - 191785 1915 Friday 26, March M and I left college after 1st hour and shopped and had lunch at Smith's - wild dash in taxi to train - Teddy, Dot and Ruth Moulter and Gertrude saved seats for us - soon reached N.Y. special train about 200 or 300 girls on it - Carrie met us and we went shopping - got suits at Altmans' after a weary search Everywhere - Had dinner at Martha Washington and left for "Chin Chin"- (G.T. Withers) it was lovely, absolutely original and M and Stone so good. Tool GT. to Pennsylvania Station afterwards and then had some thing to eat in Tea room at hotel - queer, good, place-!86 March Saturday 27, 1915 Breakfast at Martha Washington. Several V.C. girls there. Then shopped! 3 waists at Stewarts - Shoes at [Camigers] - hat at Bonwit and Tellers - dresses at Franklin Simons' s (met cousin Anne) more gowns at Altmans and skirts. Returned to hotel to pack and left in taxi for Belmont where we had luncheon with Aldricks and then went to matinee with Ruth and college friend, "The White Feather"- very clever and amusing. War plot. Then shopped a bit and in stores met Harriet Katz! Many shrieks and embraces. Left Carrie there - she certainly is a dear to chaperone us. "[Telluk] and Noreen Marsh took us out to dinner and dancing at church - bills. We just made the 11.30 train - tired of course but after a wonderful time in N. Y. one always is. 1915 Sunday 28, March Home at 10.55 - Breakfast at Richland - stroll at H2O town [Watertown]. Mrs. Carpenter on train family at station - much embracing - slept all evening - "dead" tired - March Monday 29, 1915 Sewing ... W.L. with Jessie this evening. Packages arrived all day - mere fun opening them.1915 Tuesday 30, March Bessie Callou came this evening - I went to W.L. with Jessie - Visited school with [Jamie] & ... to-day. Went to Chem (poor place) & Miss Bowman's 3rd year English - old memories brought back by that!!!! Then went to Library and ... home to sew. Went to W.L.March Wednesday 31, 1915 Much snow -/ Busy -/ having good time./ Went to Wonderland/ this evening with "Tim" -/ who condescendingly called not very exciting - mostly raved of future life and St. Law. This P.M. Miss Dean took us over to see the new H.S. It's a Beauty - thru & thru. [Finished] much like new art building at College.1915 Thursday 1, April Sewing and much business. This evening "Tim" took [me] and [Louise] C., Bessie & Hugh [Peggy] & Morris - "Lobby" to a ...masquerade in ... More arm fun - "Tim" being around constantly. I wonder if he is getting a case - dances well but not a la mode ... doesn't improve a bit - I tried to hammer a few such ... into his head but failed, I'm afraid - We all went over to Jerry's for lunch after wards - Much soft snow on ground - [Disgusting] weather: absolutely. April Friday 2, 1915 Very busy with superintending of sewing all day. In afternoon tea for Bessie. This evening unexpected phone for [Leo? Lea?] - who later came up also "Tim" - but the latter refused to come in and was alto-gether grumpy - he demanded Sun. night or [none] and I think it only fair to ask for it. Misunderstanding on both parts. [J.L.M] not at all exciting but rather prosaic. I frankly got sleepy. 1915 Saturday 3, April Lea at Bun's this P.M. fortune telling and sewing. Pat came up this evening. ...& Erwin Miller arrived on their motorcycle from Malone, then went with us to the rehearsals of the minstrel show - quite droll in parts - "dragged" in others. Went right home to sit by fire - nothing exciting. Mob arrived and left about 12 after enforced singing of "Perfect Day."April Sunday 4, 1915 Went to Episcopal Church. All of us singing very good. Sermon not as good. Went for a walk after dinner and then donned old clothes and went for a ride on the back of "Bunny's" motorcycle. More [darn] fun! Way to ... - M.P.H. on [Erwin's] - very dusty - met all of our friends, I guess! Pat came up this evening & Pete and the boys (Malone) & the other girls had a rabbit ... Pat & I called on Helena - lovely night. After we got back they all tried "parlor stunts" - "crossing scissors" spoon photographs etc. Much consternation. "Tim" phoned this noon - expected to be refused and didn't care about another date. 1915 Monday 5, April Tea at our house for Nina Starbuck. Easter Ball this evening with Pat. Rather a good time. Gunnison a dear - and a cute dancer - ... man also attractive - [Hall cock] - '18 Syracuse. Staid over at our house during interval after supper - back at 3.00. Pete had a beautiful grouch! [Program folded in between pages: VIOLA, THE BEAUTIFUL]April Tuesday 6, 1915 Up about 10 - terribly sleepy and packed and went down town for necessities. All P.M. packed and then M, Bessie, & I went to tea at McAllister's - much discussion of the dance and show to-night - after dinner picked up odds & ends and left for train 7.48. Kids dressed up for show - Leo and Pete came up to see us off - (...also). Leo offered a fat train letter & a box of Liggetts. Very touching. We had a stateroom on sleeper and felt very luxurious indeed. Had more darn fun (queer letter - very readable). I couldn't sleep as usual on a sleeper and never spent such a long night. 1915 Wednesday 7, April Arrived in Poughkeepsie 4.47. Dark, misty. Cab men following. Another V.C. '18 on train and we all had breakfast and then took taxi to College. 5.30 Day Light - rang till Mrs. Creery came to door - ... - ... slept (in her room) till 7.30 when Bessie came over for breakfast. All were dead tired. No classes till 4th. Went to "..." - Also Estelles in P. We unpacked & sewed; at 5 went over to [M's] room and we slept thru dinner till chapel. [Rumor] of 10 cuts???? Beautiful evening - quite warm. I unpacked and read french. Bed at 10.30 after pasting in photos in book.April Thursday 8, 1915 Miss Whitney lectured to us in "Russian History" on the Drama. Very interesting. She knows a lot about it for one whose specialty in something else. I wrote letters and studied this afternoon. Prosaic life - but beautifully busy. Went to the Glynn's this evening. Afterwards read "Smart Set"* till 2.30 and then tried to study but couldn't do much of course. *The Smart Set was a literary magazine founded in America in March 1900 by Colonel William d'Alton Mann. Under the editorship of H.L. Mencken and George Jean Nathan, The Smart Set offered many up-and-coming authors their start and gave them access to a relatively large audience.1915 Friday 9, April Letter from [J.L.M or T.L.M.] this A.M. - very sweet. (... [pin]?) After Lab & 6th [hr] - class - had to go to the Glynn's and staid with M. for dinner. Very uneventful day, altogether. We read Snappy Stories* and Suzanne captured a cat and brought it into Dot's room where we were. Squeaky fellow, quite a farce. Then returned to ... to read and write letters - principally to [J.L.M. or T.L.M.] till 1.30 o'clock. Package came from mother and another from Wanamaker's**. *The first issue of Snappy Stories was published in August 1912 under the direction of William C. Clayton. The magazine ran for a total of 321 issues, featuring roughly 128 pages of mildly provocative stories, serialized novels, bawdy jokes, racy pen and ink drawings, and letters from readers. **Wanamaker's was the first department store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the first department stores in the United States.April Saturday 10, 1915 Absolutely the warmest Spring day we ... had. After breakfast Grace and I went downtown to shop - which we did steadily till 11.30. Then went to the train to meet Ruth Wood who is coming back to take her re-exam in English I. Ruth is at Delphi now. Jessie [Niles] & Merle Moore were down to meet her also. After lunch I went over ... M. and we went down a ... to meet Tom Rankins who is here to see Ted. He is not as handsome as his pictures but very nice. M. & I then [met] Lil at the theatre and rushed ... in dark to our seats. Orchestra!! "7 Keys to Baldpate" was very clever, especially "[Hermie]" - whole cast was original except Hero and girl. Then we went ... for sundaes - shopped a bit. We went back to college and Lil and I went to Mary Elizabeth's for tea and then "...". Rode back to college on front seat of an open car - we both like lots of things in common. She ... [italian or latvian] & A.T.O.s very well. It started to rain after chapel so I didn't go to "All-of-a-Sudden Peggy" but read Snappy Stories.* Went to spread in Anne's room and knitted. Thunder & lightning later on. *The first issue of Snappy Stories was published in August 1912 under the direction of William C. Clayton. The magazine ran for a total of 321 issues, featuring roughly 128 pages of mildly provocative stories, serialized novels, bawdy jokes, racy pen and ink drawings, and letters from readers.1915 Saturday 17, April Lil Suzanne and Teddy came in and woke me up at 8.05 to go down town to Breakfast at the Morgan House with Mr. [Murdoch]! So they went on and dressed in a rush and went down on the next car. We had a nice breakfast and then came up to college. Teddy, Lil & Mr. M. & I went over to Senior Parlor and saw students. At 11.30 Ted & I went over to senior picture sale where I managed to [break] myself beautifully!! After lunch I brought some order into the chaos of my room & talked with Helen Arthur until 2.30 when I went to Slosh's* & McGlynn's for an hour. Oh, such a beautiful day! H.A.D. and I went up on top of library tower and read. ("Me" in [century].) No mail at Main - altho this A.M. and noon letters from J.L.M. and mother. Dinner in 310. H.A.D. and I had trays sent up and cut chapel. Played Victrola till 8.45. Mostly [dreamy] pieces. I read the "7 who were hanged["]** till almost fell asleep. Then *Cleaner and dressmaker **Published in 1909, The Seven Who Were Hanged by Leonid Nikolasvich Andreyev is the story of the last few days of seven condemned prisoners.1915 Sunday 25, April Peggy and I pick Violets near chapel - then go to Library and look at Theater Magazine. 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Text: Monday eve. My dear: I want to thank you for your very thoughtful remebrance of me and I assure you I appreciate the kind thought which prompted it. We had a veryquiet Xmas and -- what ... without Harry. He is in Texas ... and ... goes over with old Mexico expecting to be back to ... next Sat. ready to begin school Mar. May you have a very happy 1915 - is the wish of ... Aunt Mollie 212 July Friday 31 1914 Peter came up. Talked over Pleasant Lake and Tupper Lake trip.213 1914 Saturday 1...
Show moreMonday eve. My dear: I want to thank you for your very thoughtful remebrance of me and I assure you I appreciate the kind thought which prompted it. We had a veryquiet Xmas and -- what ... without Harry. He is in Texas ... and ... goes over with old Mexico expecting to be back to ... next Sat. ready to begin school Mar. May you have a very happy 1915 - is the wish of ... Aunt Mollie 212 July Friday 31 1914 Peter came up. Talked over Pleasant Lake and Tupper Lake trip.213 1914 Saturday 1 August Pleasant Lake in Hugh's car. With Harry, George C., Mr. Starbuck and Peter. 214 August Sunday 2 1914 A swim - a row - a talk!215 1914 Monday 3 August Fished all day but had no luck. Peter and i explored mus bay in the "gebstar". Nancy caught 1 pickerel and one bullhead in Loon Island. Peter and I talked till late. Poor deluded Peter! He will insist upon forcing his affections on me and i just can't make him realized that I'll never marry him.216 August Tuesday 4 1914 Germany's reply to England's ultimatum demanding that the integrity of Belgium be respected was unsatisfactory and England declared war on Germany at 7 o'clock to-night. Almost simultaneously Germany declared war on England. Pleasant Lake. -- Swim. Mother came for me this afternoon but I didn't go home. She took Peter, Katherine and me as far as "Breezy" corners and we walked back from there. Went fishing with Peter at 7:30. He caught a bass and a bullhead and I slept. He made me tired bossing me around and I got a grouch and refused to talk. Served him right! He takes too much for granted. There is one thing certain I'll never marry him and he needn't think that I'm going to.217 1914 Wednesday 5 August Went in swimming twice to-day. Went fishing in the evening and Peter got 5 bullheads, Nancy two -- Becky and I sun fish! Peter and I had a long talk afterward. I know that he is very much in love with me and he knows that I'm merely a good friend of his. I know that I will never be anything more than that. He is not the kind of a man that I will fall in love with. The man I marry must first of all be honest, true and good - no bad habits - and he must be masterful - Peter is not. He lets me be master of the situation always. That's why I don't love him. The man I love must be one I look up to - not one who bows down to me!218 August Thursday 6 1914 Home from Lake at 6 p.m. Band concert with Peter and Wonderland afterward. Got a letter from Cac in which she said that there was no room at Aunt Gay's for me. I don't know whether I can go or not. It all depends on how the thing works out.219 1914 Friday 7 August Ed Mills came up to see me and we went for a long walk. he is the queerest man I ever knew. Everything he says has a double and deeper meaning. From what I should judge he is a man of love or hate - no medium between the two. if he likes, he likes - If he dislikes he dislikes - But I like him because he is different and interesting to be with because he is always trying to veil his own thoughts and feelings thereby making them all the more interesting to study. So much for first impressions and 8-7-14220 August Sataurday 8 1914 Left Gouverneur at 10 A.M. Arrived at Malone about 1:30 P.M. Dinner at the Flannagan Hotel. Started for Tupper. Stopped at Paul Smith's and at Saranac Lake. It is the most beautiful ride up the mts that I've ever seen. In some places we road [rode] right through forests for miles along the most twisty beautiful roads. Went past "Pine Hurst", "Bull point", Camp "Ihi", "Camp Iroquois" etc. Got to Tupper about 7 P.M. In the evening we went to "The Palace" and got some soda water. In bed about 11:30 P.M.221 1914 Sunday 9 August Con and I got up at 7:30 A.M. - had breakfast at 8 A.M. and waited for the boys till about 10 A.M! Went to Hiawatha Lodge for dinner - a lovely spot on Spectkle [Spectacle] lakes. Harry Bockus and I slipped out while the rest were singing and got a canoe and went exploring. Found loads of water lilies and got back to find that Pete has lost his Beta pin. Got home about 6 P.M. and started right off again toward Litchfield park on the most beautiful road - all twisting and turning. Had supper at a Wakeska Lodge, where we broke the bridge but had a good laugh. Home about 9 P.M. Went up to [Ormiston's]. Had a grand fight all around and parted on none too good terms. So much for 8-9-14 222 August Monday 10 1914 Left Tupper Lake at 9 A.M. Had a beautiful ride down arriving in Saranac Lake at 10:30 A.M. Left the car in the garage and Hugh and I wandered around the town while Pete and Harry fixed it. Peter and I had lunch at the St. Regis. Left Saranac lake about 2 P.M. - Had a puncture just this side of Paul Smith's and were held up on the road by construction work. Ran into some rain the other side of Malone. I sat in front with Harry while Hugh and Peter composed "ballads" for our benefit. "We're going to Malone!To Flannagan's Home!" In Malone had dinner with the boys and then went up to Aunt Mollie's till 9 P.M. when we started home. Got on bad road but finally got as far as Potsdam when bang! and thereby hangs a tale! I curled up on the front seat and slept while the boys fixed the puncture. We were held there 2 hours and just as we all crawled in223 1914 Tuesday 11 August and went about 200 yds. Bang! went the tire again! Hugh and I walked in to town hunting for a telephone. Finally we saw the policeman and he let us in the hotel to telephone Mother. Just after that the boys came along in the car. We waited till about three then the Baker came and let us have some eats. After that we all went back to the car and curled up and slept. Hugh on the back seat, Peter in front, Harry on the Wonderland step. Hugh and I took the 6:28 train here and I went to bed till 4 P.M! Went to wonderland with Mother and Charles - and I'm going to bed now.224 August Wednesday 12 1914 Went on a cornroast with Tom Marshal's cousin whom I did not like! It was the stiffest affair that I ever attended. The people did not even sing with half a heart. Everyone was there. Jess Mc D. Murray H. Helena Bob Gert Babe Issy Tom Ruth Abbott Poke Bun Harold Miss Hatmaker Ed. Mills V. Fuller Mr. Bacon Peg Mr. Marshal Eats Corn Hot dogs Marshmellows [marshmallows]225 1914 Thursday 13 August Washed and ironed all the A.M to get ready for the river. In the evening Ed. Mills came up and took me down to hear the band concert. Then to Wonderland, the Tea room and home- Pat was up to see Con and they seemed to be having a scrap all the evening. In the afternoon, Nancy, Mrs. S, Con., Mother, Charles, Robt & I went up to Sylvia for a swim. I learned to do side stroke.226 August Friday 14 1914 Busy all the A.M. getting ready for the river trip. in the afternoon Ruth came to take me for a ride with Tobe and Gert- In the evening I stayed at home except for a trip down town after some of life's necessities! I got a dear letter from Bob to-day and feel like a criminal to think that I've not written him before- He is a dear and cares a lot about me and I am not agoing to hurt him again. If I can help him I will do so. Pete never called up to say good-by- I shall tell him a few things Tuesday if I see him.227 Left Gouverneur bag and baggage on the 8 A.M. train for Ogdensburg. Ogdensburg 11-2pm. Visited Mrs. irving and Frank store. On the boat down met Bad. And he stuck the rest of the time. Took me to the dance in the evening where I had a good time with Howard Potter. Walked home over the sticks and stones and 1 A.M. In bed about 1.10![228] Trimmed all day down at Brown's. The House looks awfully pretty now that it is done- A big screen of Vanity and Queen Anne's Lace as a background- And holihocks [hollyhocks] up the stairway. And Vanity on the lights from which we hung a shower of Balsam blossoms. Gert looked adorable- white satin- a little castle cap trimmed with orange blossoms. They were adorable during the cermony [ceremony] and when he kissed her and turned around- Then we went in to supper. Pat Mason-ring. M. Babesek-money. Mrs Smith-thinble. We followed Gert w A's car and sang "Here Comes the Bride". M.B. and Das were up to see ... & I afterward- Played '21!231 1914 Wednesday 19 August Got down the river about 2 p.m- And went up to Jone's Creek and Bay with the Potters in the White Otter. In the evening Tunk was up to see me- Sat on the rock and talked- and talked- and talked- I don't see why men have to spoil everything by getting serious about me right off almost as soon as they know me at all. It's almost a cures- this love- summer love, "love of Spring' Still I'm happy in it- I love my friends dearly- without them I'd never be happy - especially men friends - Men are so much more wholesome and honest in their friendship. Girls are always looking out for rivals -- 232 August Thursday 20 1914 picnic at Allee's Dock. Tunk and I went for a canoe ride for about an hour- He likes me- I can see it in his eyes and it makes me glad and sad - I want him to like me because I like him but I don't want to fall in love yet for a while and i don't want him to do so either. In the evening Tunk and Morris came over- We got stuck on a shoal coming home from the picnic and Turk had to get out and shove the boat off. Tunk and I talked- and talked and talked - out on the rocks right near the water and the moon paths.233 1914 Friday 21 August Loafed all day- In the evening Tunk was up- I like him more all the time - He's so good and big and blundering - and honest - He couldn't fib if he tried - We sat on the rocks right out in front of the cottage until about twelve o'clock - looking at the starts and exchanging confidences - He like me - almost love me now but will he later? That is the question - and a big one - I hated to see Tunk go to-night for it means the end of all our good talky times to-gether - tomorrow will be different --234 August Saturday 22 1914 Staid in all day- Tunk, Helen and Mrs P were over for a minute to say good-bye. In the evening we all dressed for the big dance, Marion, Constance, Dot, Helen and myself. Constance as an Indian, the rest as gypsies. Tunk and I had a talk before we started, a talk during the dance on the same old rocks where we spent such a happy evening in June -- and a talk afterward sitting on the bow of the "White Otter" -- He told me that he was not going to tell me anymore about his dreams and wishes until he know how I felt toward him-- He wants to see me every night that I'm home before he goes away-- My conscience hurts me-- Poor Pete!235 1914 Sunday 23 August 23,'14 Up about 12 A.M to find Kit Douglas, Ned, Murray McGregor and Cy Sammons stranded down on the front porch-- They staid until about 1:30 and then started back as soon as the river calmed down a little. A hamper came from home and I got a letter from Bob -- a business like affair with no thrill in it at all-- Played cards all the P.M. and evening-- In bed about 10:30 P.M. [Hump] - quite tame for Sunday night. 236 August Monday 24 1914 Up about 11 A.M. - Over for mail at 12 A.M where we saw Maurice, Mr. Taylor, Blanch and Edity - no mail - Home for dinner - In the evening Dot, Constance and I went for a row - Ran on a shoal - Came home. In the afternoon - Family squabble over bathing suits after which Const., Mother and Cha. left [in] state while Dot, Marion and I talked -- So says G.S.B's wedding cake after seven nights! E.L.M.237 1914 Tuesday 25 August 25 Big late breakfast- Dot and I rowed over to the hotel to get the mail - Dot's letter from Paul did not seem to amount to much when Clady and Morris paddled right up to Harris's dock and didn't stop to talk with her. Poor Dot, there was deeper gloom yet when we met them on the way back to the hotel and Morris did not stop to say good-bye to her. The Aldrich's car drove in about 1:30 P.M and Dot departed bag and baggage for Gouverneur. Played "21" all the evening and then went out see "Maud" - a horrible rattle, and bag and we came back - Much scare - Much heels-!238 August Wednesday 26 1914 Got a letter from Tunk saying that he might be over for the dance and no sooner got back to Atlanta Camp than Mother arrived with the news that he and Helen were here- Later we found them over at the store and Tunk and I sat around and talked while the rest went in swimming- They came over for supper - and Tunk and I were sent over for milk when lo! and behold there was Peter on the dock. I said "Hello". Peter said "Hello". Tunk said "Hello"- Then we got out and shook hands- It seems Peter, Bab, Woof, Toad, Blanche H. and Brownie had all come over for the dance- It was a pickle for me! Finally I made H.P. come over to supper and then went to the dance with Peter-- Had a peachy time in spite of difficulties between Peter and Tunk- Jennie Laidlaw, Bill D. Martha Johnson, Wainwright, Cy Sammons, and his bunch and a big crowd was there.239 1914 Thursday 27 August Up early to keep my promise to meet Tunk at 11.A.M. We sat on the dock and talked - and talked and talked - Then ate dinner to-gether -- got some ice ice the "White Otter" Ten went for a walk- Found a wonderful spot on Sucker's Creek -- an abandoned river bed -- where we looked at fossils -- and smiled at each other -- and watched the rest of the bunch looking for cottage sites! We girls had a supper with Helen and Tunk at the Hotel -- a ride to Hammond, Tunk, Blanch, Helen, Marion, Constance and I, after hot dogs- a corn roast in front of the cottage- ate, then lay on the rock & talked- Blanch, Helen, Clady, Morris, Tunk, Helen, Lillian, Ed--sat there till 2 A.M. Tunk and I disagreed and he went home with Blanch. Br-r-r-r-r-r-r- Helen staid here all night. In bed about 3 A.M.240 August Friday 28 1914 Got up about 3 A.M. Had breakfast then went over to the dock where Helen, Marion and Constance were in swimming- Clady, Morris, Tunk and Ed came over too and we sat and talked on the dock. Finally everybody left but Tunk and myself and we sat and quarreled on the end of the dock till about 12. Helen and Tunk left about 2 P.M. for Hammond. Constance and I, Clady, Morris & Ed. went over in the car for films and ran into H & H at the ice cream parlor. "Good-bye" again and we left for O.P. in swimming at 5 P.M. In bed at 10:30 P.M241 1914 Saturday 29 August Up at 7 A.M - packed - Swept and mopped the camp - Girls left on the none oclock boat and we came later in the car picking them at Morristown. Got stuck in mud on the [Richville] road - So did Hugh who came to our rescue. Home about 3 p.m- In the evening Constance and I went up to the Station for our baggage and found Harry, Pete and Tom C there. Said good-bye to Peter. Then went to Wonderland with C.E.A Saw Tunk standing on the corner with T. Caufield. home about 10 p.m. Printed pictures until about 12:30 A.M.242 August 30 Sunday 30 1914 Got up about 11 a.m. Read and loafed all day long - Ruth A and Spencer Crane were in to see us about 1 a.m. Tunk was up in the evening. had a rather dry time I'm afraid. Talked all the evening - Mostly in explanation of some of the incident things of the River. I hope that I can go with him to-morrow. It will be lots more fun to be with someone whom I like. In bed about 12.a.m.243 1914 Monday 31 August Tunk - Barn dance.244 September Tuesday 1 1914 Tunk245 1914 Wednesday 2 September Tunk246 September Thursday 3 1914 Tunk247 1914 Friday 4 September Tunk - Corn roast248 September Saturday 5 1914 Tunk - Mary Bush's249 1914 Sunday 6 September Pete250 September Monday 7 1914 A.M P.M Soir - Tunk251 1914 Tuesday 8 September A.M. Sewed P.M. ditto Eve - Zeb252 September Wednesday 9 1914 A.M - Sewed P.M - Sewed Eve Ed Mills253 1914 Thursday 10 September Got up about 10 A.M. and set to work. Cac came up unexpectedly-254 September Friday 11 1914 Picnic Coopers T.C.255 1914 Saturday 12 September Ed Mills and excitement256 September Sunday 13 1914 Zeb and ["Oaty"]257 1914 Monday 14 September Brownie1914 Wednesday 16 September Miss Marjory AnthonyMy dear Marjory, I am very glad you've come back to do the work I am staying at "Two Pine Villa" and I will be there at 8:30 if you come over then. It will be nice to see you again- Mary Nourse271 1914 Monday 28 September "Cabiria"278 October Monday 5 1914 Constance and I went down to the Movies "One Wonderful Night" with Francis Bushman in the chief part. Had a wild time with a wild man who visited on making acquaintances in a most unseemly way in the Movies. Edith and I picked out stuff for the curtains for the reading room - Blue $.98 per yd. To-night I've been studying and talking to McCarthy. Mostly talking to McCarthy. A letter from Cac and Brownie! Please let me hear from you again "soonest" will you? Please. "Brownie"283 1914 Saturday 10 October Dear Peggy, Wouldn't you like to work with me on the comic page of the Vassarian? Polly Abbot asked me to. I think it would be fun to work to-gether. I'll tell you more about later. ... B.290 October Saturday 17 1914 Congratulations on Reading Room. It is very pretty. K. Brewster292 October Monday 19 1914 Junior Party Rehearsal Entire Cast!! New Gym Monday 7:30294 October Wednesday 21 1914 A nice surprise by Mrs Coye in the shape of an off campus dinner party. Mrs Coye Irene Bessie Dorothy Guckenberger Katheryn Remington Gertrude Tenley and myself. For eats we had Oyster Cocktail Tomato Bisque - Turkey - French Fried Potatoes Celery - olives bread. Salad - coffee Tomato Scalloped. ice cream and cake. Opened Reading room to-day. Everyone likes it very much indeed.295 1914 Thursday 22 October Sick in a.m. Cut Ed and English297 1914 Saturday 24 October At 10 A.M. left for down town- Lunch at Smiths - 12:01 A.M, boat for New Paltz. Gert has a darling home - a little white house second from the corner - We arrived to find Howard colorless so we took a walk to give him time to get ready. The "At Home" was a huge success. Bunny, Constance and I helped serve the coffee and tea etc. The Color scheme was yellow and white and even the cakes carried it out. We arrived home about 6 P.M. in time for dinner in Davsion. No chapel on account of Sophmore [Sophomore} party - Gertrude and I went over to call on Mrs Coye who was over in Irene's room.298 October Sunday 25 1913 Chapel on A.M. Tea at Irene Coyes in P.M. Supper at Carys Gertrude Tenley (Hostess) Mrs. Coye Bessie Irene Peg299 1914 Monday 26 October Economics written.301 1914 Wednesday 28 October My hardest day! Six out of eight hours of work.302 October Thursday 29 1914 hard work all day - Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal] at night. Please come to new gym Tuesday 8:30 P.M. Costman ch...303 1914 Friday 30 October Dead tired all day. Hockey game '16 vs 18. 5 to 3 in favor of '18 such is life Turkey has entered the war. Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal] Eats in Gertrude's room. Talked until about 1.A.M!304 October Saturday 31 1914 Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-- Nine p... etc.304 Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-- Nine p... etc. Each day we rush in crowds to Main We push and shove but all in vain We scramble madly in the door With visions of the mail we store. Keep to the right Don't duck the rope! With box in sight There still is hope. At last the boxes open wide We find our letters right inside.306 November Monday 2 1914 [Prex] is here -- After chapel we all made a great line on either side of the walk and as soon as he appeared all began Oh! There is man- Who is known in these parts His name is [Prexy] Taylor! And he's won our hearts!, etc He walked bareheaded down thru the rows and rows of girls to the soap palace. And after we cheered and cheered and called for speech! "Speech!" Speech!" He spoke- Of his happiness at being again among the "blessed memories" at V.C. - Thrills - Thrills - Thrills! It was heart rending when he said that he was "homeless" even "trunkless". - Oh! he's the most wonderfullest man ever, ever, ever lived!307 1914 Tuesday 3 November Sick. At chapel!308 November Wednesday 4 1914 Classes all day - Rose at 7 A.M. Breakfast at 7:30 Chemistry 8:30 to 11:30 English ... 11:30-12:30 Lunch 12:45 - 1.10 Song practice 1.10-1:30 Study 1.30-2.30 Philosophy 2:30-3:30 Art 3:30-4:30 Rest 4:30-5:30 Dinner 6 6:30 Chapel Study in Lib. 7:30-9:30309 1914 Thursday 5 November Straits here! Went to Art! Here for dinner and now we are writing to Ted's [Rieley]. Suffrage sale at Inn to-day. Got a suffrage button. Written in J. English - A Dear letter from Peter, Hans, Bob, Tunk -- It is nice-- O -- the deuce. What fools men are! So much for 11-5-14311 1914 Saturday 7 November First Hall play - The Piper.329 1914 Wednesday 25 November Left on the 5:25 train with Bessie, Lucy and Constance - Carrie met us and we went to Daddy-Long-Legs336 December Wednesday 2 1914 Rose at 7.00 Breakfast 7:30 Chemistry 8:20-11:20 A.M Englis 11:30-12:20. Lunch - Chemistry 1:30-2:30 Study 2:30 : 3:30 Art 3:30 : 4.30 Dinner Chapel. Dancing 8:30 : 9:30.340 December Sunday 6 1914 Miss Thallon was taken dangerously ill with convulsions in Miss Smith's room a little after three this afternoon. Four doctor and two nurses worked over her all the after noon and evening. She had a very bad night and was taken over to the Infirmary about 9 A.M the next morning.352 December Friday 18 1914 Left Po'kie [Poughkeepsie] at 12.19 - Utica at 6 p.m - Met Mr. Potter at Utica - and Polly and Margaret Marshall on the train- Also [Glene] Dowling. Home at 12 A.M- All the family up to meet us-358 December Thursday 24 1914 Christmas eve- Got loads of presents and had just a good happy time with my family - Zeb sent me pink roses- Bob was up in the afternoon a minute just to say hello- He is going very well and happy -- I like him packs. He certainly has cultivated a very gentlemanly appearence [appearance] and actions since he left Gouverneur- I don't know of a boy whom I'd be prouder of to have as a friend- He is true blue if ever a lad was true blue and as good and gentle and true as he is good looking.359 1914 Friday 25 December Tunk? Bob in the afternoon. Talked and talked and talked.360 December Saturday 26 1914 Tunk- Bob came up in the afternoon and oh! dear- It was the same old story in the same old way. I just can't make him see that he must not plan so much on the future- He asked me again and again if he could bring me a ring next summer and when I told him that he could not-- and couldn't even see me to-night he went all to pieces. I wouldn't let him say good-bye but told him to telephone to-morrow. Tunk here all the evening. I heard much about "Jim"-- more about last summer and -- my failure to write this fall. I know Tunk likes me - loves me - (so he says) but I don't believe it will last for very long- He is apt to be fickle-- He is a peach too and the only one of the boys that I could think of marrying - except maybe [R].361 1914 Sunday 27 December Turk -362 December Monday 28 1914 Dance at the Inn with E [Lin] -363 1914 Tuesday 29 December Athenian Dance with [Elin].364 December Wednesday 30 1914 Ed Mills-365 1914 Thursday 31 December Zeb.Notes for 1915 This has been a nice year but I feel lots more than one year older than last year - The things I have gained have been first, friends and a wider outlook and understanding of life - secondly a deeper realization of my own incompacity [sic]- The happiest times of the year have been the River Trip. Tupper Lake Trip. Pleasant Lake --August--Cash Rec'd Paid Tupper Lake Trip 4.00 1.00 Date Book .40 12 Candy etc .26September--Cash Rec'd Paid flash light .75 Englis Books 1.00 con sumers L. .25 Senior Parlor Tax .25 gloves Slosh collars .25 Chemistry Book 2.50 " " 1.50 Lab Book .25 Wordsworth .50 Ed. Outline .35 Philosophy Ed Book 1.80 Stunt party .50 9.90 Board 3.00 Meals 3.00 Chair 3.75 book case 1.00 _____ 23.65 October-Cash Rec'd Paid Oct 16 10.00 Maud Adams 1.50 .50 paper .30 [ain atee's] .15 car fare .10 candy, cookies .25 Smiths .20 Movies .10 pay Day 5.50 Candy .10 New Paltz Flowers 1.00 Car fare .80 Smiths .60 Stamps etc 1.00 Roses .50 [Canley]-apples .25 Car fare .10 Stockings 1.00 pencils .05 Smiths 14.35 car fare .10 Ribbon .06 papers .04 _____ 14.55 November-Cash Rec'd Paid care[sic] fare .10 scissors .55 shields .25 Buttons .10 .10 candy .10 stocking 1.00 hair pins .10 collar .29 .49 ribbon 1.10 Book .25 covers .25 crepe de chine 2.44 Rose .25 21 pens .25 car fare .10 frame .25 fasteners .10 Salt fords 3.00 Incense .15 _____ 11.32 December-Cash Rec's Paid Moor Bros. 7.85 Lingerie clasps .25 Jewel case .25 nail case .25 pens .25 Ling. clasps .25 Ribbon .25 Ribbon .24 coat hanger .10 paper .10 Candy .15 Icicles .05 Harvard note .15 pen 2.50 Theme pads .40 13.19
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Creator: Marshall, Katherine (Manson)
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel

Creator: Martin, Elma G.
Transcriber(s): Pulver, Bonnie
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1892-1907
Text: Elma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town....
Show moreElma G. Martin. spec. '92 - '931 Journal 1892. Sept. 22. Started for Poughkeepsie at 11:00 A.M. Thursday Sept. 22. Arrived in Syracuse between two and three o'clock in the afternoon and started to find McBride St. By dint of questioning small boys and wandering about for some time I reached 212. I found Inez and Nellie there, but aunt Het had moved back to Watkins the Saturday before. Had a very pleasant visit. In the evening Nellie, and her girl, Inez and I walked down town. Syracuse seems to be a very pleasant city, though I do not think I would like it as well as Elmira. On Friday at noon, met Grace on the train bound for Poughkeepsie. There was a girl on the train also, named Odell who was going to Vassar. Grace had never met her until she saw her on the train. She seemed very pleasant. She was going to the "Winsor", but was afterward transferred to the college. Arrived in Po'Keepsie about seven o'clock. After giving our checks to a man to bring our trunks to the college (for the small sum of thirty cents) we took a car for the college. Of all street cars I have ever had experience with, the cars here are the worst. Rattling along as if they were unacquainted with 2 springs and were being drawn over the stones, without rear platform, they are anything but pleasant. When we arrived at the college we found Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, was at the Winsor and some one else left in charge. We were directed to a number and having found it after much search, found it to be a single room. In despair, we started again for the office, and Mrs. Kendrick having returned, were at last directed to our room No. 207 fifth floor, center. Tired and dirty we were glad to use water plentifully and get to bed as soon as possible. Sept 24 The next forenoon was spent in a fruitless search for our trunks. They came after some time and we had the pleasure of unpacking them before dinner. My box containing some things which I needed most, did not arrive until Monday. This year meals have been changed and we have lunch at 12:45 and dinner at 5:45 P.M. Sept 25 My first Sunday in Vassar. Breakfast half an hour later, at 8:00A.M. Preaching services in the chapel. Dr. Taylor preached an excellent sermon from Math. 12-30. Spent the time after dinner before supper3. in writing letters. After chapel attended the Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting. Sept 26. et seq. This morning went to the chapel to find out about classes. I have 4 hrs. each Latin and German, 3 hrs. Mathematics and Rhetoric and 1 hr. Hygiene in a week. Math. and Germ. come in the morning the others in the afternoon. German will be pleasant after I can understand all the Fraulein Neef says, but she talks as if she had too many teeth. Mathematics will be the bane of my existance, for Miss Richardson, the teacher, sets my nerves on end. She is of medium height, rather slender, has iron gray hair and steely eyes, a nose which is an acute angle, her dress fits without a wrinkle, and, to quote Miss Freeman, when she bends she makes a right angle. She is Mathematics personified. Miss Green, teacher in Latin, has sparkling black eyes, white teeth, and a pleasant smile. I shall like her. Dr. Thelberg, in Hygiene, which we had for the first time Wednesday, gave us plenty of good advice about the "toilette". She has a very pleasant manner. Expect to like her. Miss Perry the teacher of Rhetoric has piercing black eyes, black hair, and a quick manner. She is excellent.4 Sept 28 Wednesday. Exercised with Miss Peckham. Took a walk past the flower gardens and through the pines. Miss Peckham is inclined to be a bit loud, but is very pleasant. Sept 29 Ex.ed with Miss Freiman. She is quiet and pleasant. Like her very much. Sept 30 Have four recitations on Friday which makes it a very hard day. Did not go for ex. but wrote a short Theme on Han's Disappointment. Had to skip prayer meeting last evening to study in advance for today. Sat Oct 1 Did some settling in the morning and went with Grace to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. It is about two miles. We were both quite tired. Sun. Oct 2. As it was the first Sunday in the month and communion Sunday, there were no church services here. Grace and I went to the Baptist church in town. Heard Dr. Sampson of Buffalo preach on Rom 11-33. Rode into town and walked back. Sermon not as good as Dr. Taylor's of last week. In the afternoon wrote letters and went to Y.W.C.A. in the evening. Mon. Oct.3. Lessons and study of course. Tue. Oct. 4. Went rowing with Miss Higman. (Nellie) The lake was lovely. My easy day, but did not accomplish as much as I expected. 5 Fri. Oct. 7 Lessons all the week of course. Yesterday I had an extra German translation to write because I had not written the right one. Two hours wasted. Had to stay away from prayer meeting. Wednesday is my day for ex. with Miss Peckham. We tried to get a boat but failed as they were all full of water, so went to the orchard instead. Got some good apples. Thursday ex.ed with Miss Freeman. Took a long walk to Sunrise Hill by the glen path and back by the laundry. Wednesday received an invitation to the C.A. reception to be given tonight, from Miss Childs. Accepted. Our table in the dining room has been decreased by the transfer of Miss Barneth. She was extremely interesting. I took a strange dislike to her on the St. car coming to the college. She is rather ill mannered. (or rather lacks polish) Her table manners are not perfect. Our table now is very pleasant. Miss Underhill, assistant Librarian, sits at the head. She is very pleasant, but quiet & hard to talk to. Grace sits on her left. Next Miss Brown, a freshman from Brooklyn, then after a vacant place,6 Miss Freeman, the Misses Higman, Miss Learned, Miss McCauley, Miss Mary Howett and myself. I sit next Miss Underhill on the right. Miss Howett is very talkative and witty and we have excellent times. The maid who waits on our table is an old woman who smiles a great deal. Miss Howett smiles at her occassionally and she comes directly to see what she wants. She hurries around so that Miss H. suggested that we call her "the hustler". We found out that the girls last year called her "Smiley" so now she is "Smiley the Hustler". Sun. Oct. 9 Spent yesterday forenoon in clearing drawers, etc except one half hour's ex. with Grace on the lake. Our stroke is very different but we shall soon learn to row together well, I think. After lunch we went out for a walk. Came back through the orchard and got some apples. Grace walked to town and back with Miss Foster, her senior friend. I spent the after-noon digging into German, except about one-half hour spent in going with Miss Peckham to the flower garden. She gave me some beautiful flowers. Spent the evening on German and Mathematics. Hope I am "caught up" on German. But I am forgetting last Friday evening. 7 Miss Childs came for me about eight o'clock, and we went to the Gym, where the reception was held. Met Miss Barry, Latin teacher, who was also to be escorted by Miss Childs. Miss C. is a New York girl, and I should think a child of very wealthy parents. She told Miss Barry and I of her Summer home on Long Island where they frequently entertained thirty guests at one time. It must be delightful. We were fully twenty minutes in getting from the hall to the place where Miss Croft and Mrs. Kendrick received. The crowd was immense. There were fully five hundred there. We afterward went upstairs where there was dancing, then down to have our ice cream, then up again to listen to the glee club, which sang the College songs. Ther girls sang very well together. Our verse was "Who than our "Prix. more noted? Who than our "fac." more wise? Than our "alum." more quoted For wit and anterprise?" Came home about ten o'clock, tired but had spent a very pleasant evening. Yesterday Grace and I went out directly after lunch for ex. Went to the orchard after apples and then to the lake for a short row. We will soon be able to row together quite well, I think. We also took a walk after breakfast for half 8 Saturday Oct. 9 1892 an hour. The rest of the forenoon was spent in making the curtains to the book-shelves and clearing up the rooms. After lunch, after our row, Grace and Miss Foster, her senior friend, walked to town. I studied German all the afternoon except a half hour about five o'clock, when Miss Peckham asked me to go with her to pick flowers. She is a member of the floral club. This morning Dr. Richmond Wayland of Philadelphia preached. He is a very tall man, inclined to baldness, with dark hair sprinkled with gray, a short beard and is altogether a very peculiar appearing man. He read as the scripture lesson Mark VI 34-45. His text was from I Timothy 2-5 "The Man Christ Jesus". He preached an excellent sermon on Christ as a man. After lunch, Miss Durant, a former room mate of Grace called. As Grace was out, she did not stay long. Wed. Oct. 12. Yesterday had to go & make appointment for physical exam. Am to go next Tuesday. Today learned that we were to go to Lake Mohonk on an excursion. Mr. Thompson, who has given the new Library, gives the excursion each year at a cost of about $500. Freshmen and seniors go Sat. next. "Rah for Mr. Thompson. The Y.W.C.A. missionary meeting was held tonight instead of 9 tomorrow, as usual. Mr. Forman a young missionary from India spoke to us on the need of workers in the foreign field. He returns to India Saturday. Sat. Oct. 15. Last night the Republicans held a mass meeting and parade in the halls and lecture room and the Democrats a meeting in Philalethian hall addressed by Prof. Whitney and others. The Republicans formed on first south and marched upward. There were two hundred ten girls in the parade, dressed fantastically and carrying all sorts of banners. Miss Bartlett acted in the capacity of drum major. She was excellent. One banner representing Cleveland at the altar with D.B. and [Taimmany] on each side was comical. "No Free Trade", "McKinley and Protection", "Don't forget to register", were features of the parade while the girls shouted "No! No! No! Free Trade!" The musical instruments comprised banjos, mandolins, and combs. The parade marched to the lecture room where it was addressed by some of the girls and the glee club sang. Some of the songs, composed by the girls, and sung to old tunes were "taking" in the extreme. Each speech and song was vociferously cheered. Studied until nearly ten o'clock and retired. Rose at 5:30 A.M. this (Sat.) morning, dressed, 10 Oct. 15 and went down to breakfast at 6:00. Miss Freeman, Belle, and I rode to Mohonk in a four seated wagon with a girl from S. Carolina, another one named Nellie Stone, Miss Mace, who is a fellow, a senior whose name (Miss Williams) I have forgotten and one other girl, a friend of the senior. Started about 6:20. It was a lovely morning, but quite chilly. We had to wait for the second ferry as there were more than enough wagons to fill one boat. That made us almost a half hour behind the first wagons but we caught up with them. The scenery was beautiful. The Hudson looked beautiful as we crossed the ferry. The hills in their red and yellow robes were georgeous. We could see the mountain near Mohonk a log way off, but the ascent was so gradual that it did not seem high. It is about fifteen miles from Poughkeepsie. We passed throught Highlands, and New Paltz. Saw the New Paltz Normal at a distance. Met Miss Freeman, Belle's sister, and Miss Dennison, a friend of hers and a teacher in the Normal, beyond New Paltz. The were walking to Mohonk 6 miles, to meet Belle. When we had to get out to walk up a hill, they overtook us, and showed us some short cuts. We walked on quite a way, hearing the shouts of the girls below on the mountain and of the parties of Mohonk people who11 Oct. 15 passed us. The girls sang the Vassar song "Hurrah for the rose and the gray". The Mohonk people would shout M-O-H-O-N-K, Mohonk , 'rah, 'rah, 'rah, and the girls would reply with the college yell, 'Rah, 'rah, rah,-'rah, 'rah, 'rah, V-A-S-S-A-R- Vassar. We walked on so far that the wagons, taking another road, got beyond us, and we continued to the Lake. The lake is not large, but clear as crystal and its waters were of a deep green color. It is very deep, in some places has never been sounded. The cliffs rise abruptly from its shores, so that it may be said to have no beach. The Mohonk Lake House is built upon the rock without blasting the rock, and nestles among the irregularities in a very picturesque manner. It is unobtrusive in color and is not like a Summer hotel usually is. The little summer houses that dot the landscape are quaint and charming. They are of diverse shapes, rustic, and have thatched roofs. We had lunch soon after our arrival. Saw ex-President Hayes. Belle met him, but did not get a chance to present me. After lunch we invested in some views12 Oct. 15. of Mohonk and went to Sky top. The view is grand, indescribable. Went by the bridge path. There is another way, through a narrow cliff in the rocks called the Labyrinth, but that was longer and as we had little time, we did not take it. We then went to the Eagle cliff and beyond to Artist's rock. Eagle cliff tower affords a grand view of the surrounding country, as does the Artist's rock. On one side the Lake, like an emerald, and beyond it rocks piled in fantastic masses, high cliffs affording strange profiles. One of the strangest of these, seen from Eagle cliff path, is called the "Old Man of the Mountain". It is a perfect human profile. On the other side of the tower the country stretches away, hill beyond hill, the Catskill melting away into the sky in the distance. The "traps" in the middle ground are quaint in shape. Returned to the hotel in time to depart for Vassar at 2:45. The day seemed much too short. The ride home was beautiful. Left Miss Freeman & Belle and Miss Dennison, at New Paltz. Took the 5:15 ferry and reached home at 6:20. Had to stop in town and wait for some of the girls to do some shopping. Not as tired as expected to be. Studied all the evening. On a clear day from Sky Top six different states can be seen - New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts.13 Oct.16. Heard Bishop Spaulding of Denver Col. preach from Luke 14-10 this morning. Episcopal service. He is quite an old man, looks something like Rev. Freeman without the pleasant expression. Did not like him very well. Oct. 23. Went to prayer meeting Thursday evening. Miss Parker lead. Didn't like the meeting as well as those at home or in Elmira. They are not bright but dull. The Juniors and Sophomores went to Mohonk yesterday. Grace did not go. She and I took a walk for ex. and rowed some. We are getting so we can row together quite well. Miss Peckham took me to the flower garden and gave me some flowers. Arranged them. Miss Freeman had two baskets of grapes come Saturday. She has been very generous to Grace and I. Mary Lynch has slept with Grace Friday and Saturday evenings and is coming tonight. Wrote to Emma and Ora today, good long letters. Heard Rev. Dr. Marion Vincent of14 New York preach this morning. His text was Rom. I-14. He preached a grand sermon. One thought which he emphasizes was "I can therefore I must", our obligation to the world. He looked very much like S.C.Keeler. Went down to Belle's room after prayer meeting tonight. Oct. 30. Last Monday Miss Green gave us a lecture in Latin class about taking cuts and studying when we ought not. In consequence I have not done so this week. Have gotten along just as well and felt very much better. Shall continue so doing, for the present at least. Monday Belle Freeman, Nellie Higman and I took a long walk to Sunrise Hill. We came back across the fields, after asking an old woman to direct us. Tuesday we three went to Richmond Hill for hickory nuts. Got a few. Organized the "Rambler's Club". Saw a cow of which Nell was afraid & Belle too so I had to drive it up the hill before they would pass it. Rowed with Miss Peckham Wednesday, and alone Thursday. Friday Belle and I rowed part of the time and then went to the museum. The statues and paintings are grand. A statue of Venus de Melos and one of Apollo Belvedere are those which I particularly admire. Belle liked best15 a collosal head of [J...]. Saw also the Laocoon, and the dead Christ by Michael Angelo. Two of the paintings, water colors by Turner with pencil sketches of dogs by Landseer about 12 X 8" cost $500 each. There were innumerable beautiful paintings but we had little time and it was getting dark. Went through the Museum hastily. Saw the mummy of a Patagonian. It was a shriveled brown horrible looking thing. There was also a head, I think from S. America or Australia, from which the skull had been removed by some secret process & the features preserved. It was about the size of my fist. The hair was long. It is very rare. Saw also many rare things. Yesterday we had the privilege of seeing and hearing Rev. John Peyton the man who for nearly thirty-five years has been a missionary in the New Hebrides. He is a man of medium height, has snow white beard and hair which gleams in its silvery whiteness almost like snow. It is beautiful. He has searching black eyes and a personality which strikes one as that of a thoroughly consecrated man. He talked in a very interesting manner of his work in the New Hebrides. He showed us one idol to which the natives sacrificed their babies. It was 16 a hideous black head with arms and hands clasping an infant's head which it was carrying to its mouth. He also showed us some small smooth stones which were used as idols. This morning wet to Dr. Trise's lecture of course. Heard of scientific discourse by Dr. Townsend of Boston University from Romans 8-19, I. Cor. 3-22,23. Did not like it as a sermon very well. He is a peculiar looking man with dark eyes, hair and a beard which covers all the lower part of his face, being parted in the middle at the chin. This afternoon at 4:45 heard Bishop Hare of S. Dakota talk on the Indian problem. He is excellent and gave a very good idea of the needs and spiritual state of the Indian. Heard Dr. Townsend was a Methodist. Nov. 1. Last night was Hallowe'en, which fact was celebrated according to the long established Vassar custom, by the Sophomores playing a joke of the Freshmen, and the Juniors on the Seniors. The Junior committee dressed up an old women, putting prunes all over her dress, and prisms in her hand and were about to place her in the Senior parlor at midnight when they were met by a deputation of the senior class. Much disconcerted they retreated leaving the figure of the woman "to represent us" as they said, thus17 turning the joke upon themselves. The Freshmen heard that the Juniors were to place mock diplomas tied with green ribbon at their plates at dinner, so the whole class stayed away from dinner. The Sophs. tied their diplomas then upon the door knob. They were very unique, being [invitations] of diplomas written in a mixture of Latin and Enlish, conferring the degree of A.B (artless babies) upon the Freshmen. McKinley spoke in Po'Keepsie yesterday at 2:00 P.M. Grace went to hear him, but I had a class and could not. Nov. 6. The girls of the Senior class sent a communication to the Juniors saying they had adopted the maid of the prunes and prisms into their class as an honorary member. Yesterday Belle and I went down town in the afternoon to do some shopping. We had Charlotte Russe at Smith's. Friday evening the Juniors gave a party to the Sophomores, and Saturday at 4:30 the Seniors gave a tea to the Freshmen. Went to Bible class this morning. As it is the first Sunday of the month18 there was no service in the chapel. Niether Grace or I went to town. Last night I called on Miss Mann. Met her two Junior room-mates. Had a very pleasant call. Nov.10. Went to prayer meeting this evening. Miss Bartlett lead. I do not enjoy the meetings here as at home. 12. Belle Freeman and I went to town this morning soon after breakfast. Got a gas stove and a basin to make cocoa. Studied in the afternoon. Grace went to town to make some calls with Miss Foster. Worked a little before dinner on Edna's slippers. They will be very pretty. They are pink and gray. Studied some after dinner. Grace and I took a cut. Made some cocoa. 9 Went to W.C.T.U. after dinner & before Chapel. Heard account of Frances Willard and rec'd a souvenir in the shape of a quotation from F. Willard enclosed in the gilded shell of an English Walnut and tied with a narrow white ribbon. 11 Had Prof. [Druman] in Rhet. for the first time. Drew his picture. Heard a concert by the Beethoven Quartette of New York city. It consisted of first and second violin, viola & violincello. It was grand beyond anything I had ever heard. 13 Heard a very good sermon by Rev. Dr. DeForest of 2n Conj. Ch. Detroit, Mich. this morning. His text was I John 5, 21-22. Went to an organ recital at 9:00 P.M. Miss Young called this afternoon, and Miss Morrissy19 while I was at Belle's this evening. Mon. Nov. 14. Went with Belle & Nellie Higman for ex. Took a long walk and got some apples and hickory nuts. Was gone two hours. Tue. Nov. 15. It rained so did not go out doors. Made some candy my ex. hour. Belle was up. My home letter said Mr. Shearer was buried Sunday. Wed. Nov. 16. Another rainy day. Mrs. Kendrick, Lady Principal, called this evening. Grace was out and I in my wrapper. She is very pleasant. Studied until nearly ten. Work for tomorrow and Friday is hard. Thu. Nov. 17. Had Miss Nettleton in Rhetoric, Miss P. joined Chris. Assoc. was ill, I think. The weather is very warm and pleasant. Went to row for my ex. this P.M. Took a short walk with Miss Morrissy after breakfast. Sent to Wanamakers for some visiting cards. They were $1.50 for 50 + plate. Fri. Nov. 18. Did not ex. today. Had to write a theme after Rhet. as mine was lost, so did not have time. Went down to Belle's room after chapel. Went to the Lecture with her and Nell Higman. The lecture was by Mr. Percy Reese of Baltimore on "Early Christian Rome and the Catacombs", illustrated by stereopticon. It was fairly good but I have heard better and seen better views. Grace did not go. After I returned I made a cup20 of cocoa which we drank before going to bed. Sat. Nov. 19. Studied German all the A.M. After lunch studied Latin and went for ex. with Miss Foster and Grace. Returned and studied Latin until dinner time. Read a little in Hypatia after dinner. Went out from chapel as early as possible, rushed directly to the Gym to secure seats for the "Hall play". Got an excellent seat. Held it for Grace, the Higman girls and Abbie Learned. The play was "Sunlight and Shadow". It was, for the most part, well acted. The best characters were "Helen" and "Maud" the Dr's. daughters, and "Adolphus Barnfield". The vocal solos between the acts were excellent and heartily encored. Had a cup of cocoa after our return home, and retired. Belle did not attend the play. Stayed home and studied. Sun. Nov. 20. Wrote my letters this P.M. Dr. True preached this A.M. Dr. Hill of Rochester was going to but could not. Went to the Reading Room between breakfast and Bible class and after dinner. Read a series of articles in the Mag. of Christian Lit. by Arch Bishop Farrar on London Charities. They treated of the Salvation Army, Dr. Bernands's homes, and the Royal Polytechnic Institute. The text of Dr. True's sermon was St. John IV 29. Good sermon. This P.M. Miss Chase a teacher of Packer who is visiting a Senior here, sung in the chapel. 21 She sings beautifully. This P.M. there was no chapel but Miss Wood a Vassar Alumna who is connected with the College Women's settlements spoke to the girls. It was a very interesting talk. A chapter is to be established here. Mon. Nov. 21. Had an oral exam in Germ. this A.M. It was very easy. Nell H. and I were going to Boardman place but it rained so Nell came up the 6th hr. and stayed most of the P.M. She dressed a doll for the C.A. and I drew a pattern of oak leaves on a glove case I am going to paint for Grace. Studied Latin all the evening. Tue. Nov. 22. Studied part of the A.M. Painted for one hour on the glove case, and again an hour this P.M. Had an exam in Rhet. this P.M. Not hard but long. Took a walk with Belle just before dinner. Last night Grace received an elegantly bound Whittier from a friend. I do all my painting in Belle's room so Grace shall not know it. Wed. Nov. 23. Grace decided this morning to go to her cousin's at West Stockbridge. She will start at 4:00 P.M. A good many of the girls are going away to spend Thanksgiving. College closed at noon. Belle went to visit her sister at New Paltz. Grace and22 I went down town. I did some trading and she went to the depot after doing a little shopping herself. I got some photos of the college buildings for Emma, Ora and Delia for Christmas, and one of Dr. Taylor for myself. I came back alone, and was reading (about 5:00) when there came a knock at the door. I opened it and there was - Grace. She found she could not reach W.S. before midnight so came back. Will go tomorrow noon. This evening we went to the library for an hour, finished reading Hypatia and made candy. It was a date candy and very good. Thu. Nov. 24. Breakfast at 8:00 this morning. Grace and I took Miss Foster some candy, & selected a book to read aloud. Got "That Lass o'Lowrie by Frances Hodgson Burnette. Had short service in chapel conducted by Dr. Taylor. Went for a walk with Grace before she went to West STockbridge. Came back and ate lunch in my room with Miss Foster. Lunch was provided at breakfast to be taken to our rooms. Went Went with her for a walk afterward and to the Reading room. Had dinner at 3:30 P.M. Miss Foster having invited me to sit at her table, I did so. Miss Kirscher (:) a senior, Abbie Learned, Miss McConley, Miss Haughwit, Miss Williams ('93), Miss Bishop and two others whose names I don't know, were there also. We had an excellent dinner and a good time. Left the dining room at 6:00. The Winsor girls23 were all here. Miss Bishop called in the evening and I went with her to the reception in the College parlors. Dr. and Mrs. Taylor received. Had a very pleasant time. Met Miss Madieria, president of Class of '96 of whom Miss Chase spoke. She is very pleasant. Had ice cream and fancy cakes. Fri. Nov. 25. Got up at 7:30. After breakfast spent some time in changing the furniture in the room. Painted Grace's glove case, after lunch sewed on buttons, fixed my dress etc. This evening called on Fraulein Neef. Had a very pleasant call. Have studied Latin and German since. Sat. Nov. 26. Went and got my Gym hours. They ar Tue. and Wed. mornings and Fri. afternoon. Gyms commence Monday. Darned stockings, took the ruffle off my red dress and studied. About 4:00 o'clock Belle F. brought me an express package which she found in the lower hall for me. It was a box of lovely candy from Elmira. Grace returned from West Stockbridge about 5:30. Sun. Nov. 27. Had no Bible lecture this morning. Not all of the girls are back yet. Episcopal service. Rev. Hart, rector of St. Marks, Rochester, preached. It was a good sermon. Text St. Math. v-I. Praise so nice in the evening. Mon. Nov. 28. Snowed a little today. Still snowing at bed time. 24 Tue. Nov. 29. Quite a little snow on the ground this morning and still snowing. Had Gyms for the first time this morning. Think I shall like the work fairly well. Wed. Nov. 30. Went to Gym 1st hour. We have not been able to get any steam at all today and are most frozen. Thu. Dec. 1. The weather is warmer, but the snow has not all melted yet. Stayed to prayer meeting after Chapel. Fri. Dec. 2. Philaleathean day. Classes all the forenoon. Dinner at 12:30. Studied most of the afternoon. Went to room A for lunch at 5:00 P.M. Belle, Grace and I ate it in our room. Had a cup of cocoa with it. Went with Belle to the lecture in the Chapel. It was by F. Hopkinson Smith. He toook us "under the white umbrella" to Spain, Holland, Venice and Mexico. The talk was witty and interesting. He is noted as an artist, writer, lecturer and story teller. After the lecture the orchestra, stationed in the rear of the gallery, played, as they had, also, before the beginnig of the program. The glee club sang before the opening address which was made by the Pres. of Phil., Miss Whitcomb. The chapel was very prettily decorated with palms and wreaths of smilax. The girls who had gentlemen with them went in the main hart of the chapel while the girls who were alone or with other girls went to the gallery. The girls in light or bright colored evening dresses made25 chapel and gallery look very bright and pretty. The halls, lecture room and dining room were cleared and very prettily decorated with palms, drapery and furniture from the girls' rooms. All the building except the dormitories was thrown open to visitors. On second floor where the orchestra was stationed and the promenade took place, there were two little lemonade stands where lemonade was served during the evening. On third, bouillion and sandwiches were served directly after the lecture, and later during the evening, coffee, ices and cakes. Belle and I had several promenades, took refreshments and came to our rooms a little before 11:00 P.M. Sat. Dec. 3. Studied during the forenoon. Grace and I went to town during the afternoon. Went directly after lunch and came back about 4:00. Did some Christmas shopping and had an ice-cream at Smith's. Studied a little before dinner. Helped Belle on Mathematics during the evening in consequence of which I have not all of my Latin for Monday. Decided to go home Christmas. Sun. Dec. 4. Grace did not go to breakfast, so brought her some. We both cut Bible Lecture and are not going to Church. Wrote letters, read Lowell's poems with Belle and read The Prophet of the Great Smoky Mountain by Chas. Egbert Craddock (Miss Murfree). Grace did 26 not go to dinner so took her some. She forgot to dress (was reading) until too late. Miss Learned & Miss McCauley called this evening & stayed quite a long time. It was a lovely day, bright and pleasant and not too cold. Mon. Dec. 5. Grace had a cold and did not go to Gym so we took ex. together. Had a very pleasant walk. Tue. Dec. 6. Made and important decision. Hope it can be carried out. Wed. Dec. 7. Had a cut in Hygiene. Thu. Dec. 8. Had a very interesting missionary talk after Chapel by Miss Helen Richardson of the Woman's Refuge in Bombay. She was a short, dark, square-faced English woman, dressed in deep mourning and talked very earnestly. Fri. Dec. 9. Had a lecture on Democracy this evening by Dr. Wilcox of Princeton College. We were obliged to make an analysis of it for Rhetoric, so I did not enjoy it very much. Dr. Wilcox is rather a young man, has smooth face and very black hair & eyes. Went with Belle. Grace got her dress today and a box of hickory nuts & some apples. Had first class work in Gym. Sat. Dec. 10. Worked on German this A.M. and Latin this P.M. Made out travelling list. Seems like going home. Sun. Dec. 11. Had an excellent sermon on I.Cor. 9-25 by Rev. Raymond Presbyterian of Albany. Had to make and analysis for Rhetoric. Was difficult to analyse. This evening heard and excellent decription of the slums of New York, illustrated by 27 stereopticon, by Mr. Riis author of "How the Other Half Lives". It was very pathetic and interesting. He spoke of Kings Daughters' and other work among the poor. Mon. Dec. 12. Miss Green was ill, so we had a written lesson in Latin. Not very hard but I am afraid I did not do well. Tue. Dec. 13. Miss Green still ill, had a cut in Latin. Went to Belle's room & worked on glove case most of P.M. Wed. Dec. 14. Winsor girls go tomorrow. Miss Brown came up and I showed her about making some slippers. Thu. Dec. 15. Another cut in Latin. Fri. Dec. 16. Cut in Latin again. Lecture this evening on Southern Literature by Mr. James Allen of Louisville, Ky. He was tall and thought himself very graceful. Struck the most imposing attitudes, but failed to interest his audience. Met with Grace & set in gallery. Sat. Dec. 17. Worked all the morning on German, except the time I was finishing the glove case. In the afternoon worked an hr. on Latin then finished my story for Rhet. It is a story for boys. Don't particularly like it. The second hall play took place this evening. Went out of chapel early & reserved seats for Grace, Belle, Miss Foster and a friend of hers. It was "Prince Karl" & was very good. Sun. Dec. 18. Had an excellent sermon this morning by C.R. Hemphill of Louisville, Ky. The text was Phil. I-20. Had to make analysis for Rhetoric. The chapel was28 prettily decorated with evergreen wreaths, & a star on the organ, and palms & roses. In the evening (8:30) Belle, Grace and I went together to hear the Christmas music. It was grand, beautiful. Mon. Dec. 19. Finished my story for the magazine. Had Miss Barry in Latin. Tue. Dec. 20. Went to town in the fornoon. In the evening decided to go as far as Rochester with Grace, starting at 8:05 P.M. tomorrow, because I can get home then at 9:08 Thursday morning & cannot before 3:00 P.M. if I go the other way with Miss O'Brien as I intended. Wed. Dec. 21. Had German this morning. Went to see Nell Higman afterward. Miss Brown came up the second hour to bid us good bye. The following is one of the Vassar songs composed by the Pres. of '92, Miss Reed. An institution once there was, Of learning and of knowledge, Which had upon its high brick front A 'Vassar Female College'. The maidens fair could not enjoy Their bread and milk or porridge, For graven on the forks and spoons Was 'Vassar Female College'. Tra la la la, Tra la la la, 'Twas Vassar Female College'. 29 A strong east wind at last came by, A wind that blew from Norwich; It tore the "Female" from the sign That was upon the College. And as the faculty progressed In wisdom and in knowledge, They took the "Female" off the spoons, As well as off the College. Tra la la la, tra la la la It now is Vassar College". In the afternoon Grace and I made fudges and molasses taffy. Started early for the depot and stopped at Smith's for an oyster stew. Train 1/2 hr. late. Started from Po'keepsie about nine. Reached Rochester Thu. Dec. 22. about 4:45 A.M. Grace left about 6:00 and I about 6:30. I reached home at 9:08. Folks not expecting me until later. Grace gave me "Lorna Doones' before we started. Sat. Dec. 24. Went down to Aunt Catharines with Edna in the afternoon. Rec'd a lovely book mark from Alice. Sun. Dec. 25. Christmas. I received a lovely pin & a glass jewel-box from mother. Dicken's "Our Mutual Friend" from father, a white silk neck-handkerchief from Edna. Went to Church and S.S. in the morning. Did not feel well. Could not go in the evening. Mon. Dec. 26. Went to the church to a supper in the evening. Called on Sarah Pike in the afternoon. 30 Dec. 27. Went to express office with Edna and got package from Mr. B. for her. Wed. Dec. 28. Went over to Mary William's to a social in the evening. Thu. Dec. 29. Aunt Het spent the day with us. Fri. Dec. 20. Went down to Aunt Catharine's this evening. Sat. Dec. 31. Went over to Mary Williams with mother. Cora Bailey was there. Sun. Jan. 1, 1893. Went to Church morning and evening & Y.P.S.C.E. Rained all day, a cold rain. Has been very cold ever since I came home, but no snow. Mon. Jan. 2. Lutie Yost came on 3:00 o'clock train, came to our house staid to supper & Mr. Coleman & Mr. Becker spent the evening, going to the Acad. very early. Lute came down on the 6:36 train. Staid until the 12:30. He gave me a very pretty cup, saucer, & plate. Tue. Jan. 3. Started for Syracuse at 11:00. Reached there at 4:00 P.M. Changed at Canandaigua. Found Nellie easily. Wed. Jan. 4. Met Grace and Miss Haughnot on the train in Syr. at 12:35 (ought to have been 12:35 but was 1 hr. 30 min. later). Reached Po'keepsie 45 min late. Went to bed early. Tired. Found an express package containing a pin cushion, two cologne bottles, all pink & gray and a [...] little tea cup & saucer, from Emma. Thu. Jan. 5. Work again. It is hard work too. Sat. Jan. 7. Went to town this P.M. with Belle. Got some skates. Had some ice-cream at Smith's. Came back & went to the rink to skate with Grace & Miss Foster. Sold skates to Miss Brown & am. Made next Sun. elections. 31. 1893 going to buy Miss Learned's club skates. Miss B. was up to our room until 9:00 P.M. Jan. 8. Sun. Heard Rev. Dr. Saunders of New York on Math. 8-27. He has a niece in Freshman class who told him about our having to analyse the sermon so he made it easy of analysis. Jan. 9-11. Nothing unusual happened. Weather cold with snow. Splendid sleighing but no rides. Miss Carbutt, '96, lead the prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Thu. Jan. 12. Snowed so I did not go to skate as I intended. Yesterday spent an hour helping Belle with her Geometry. She wants me to help her until after exams. Fri. Jan. 13. Heard of Anna Sackett Whalen's death. It seems so sad. Went skating for a little while after Rhetoric & Gyms. In the evening attended a lecture on "The Public Schools of England" by Mr. Geo. Fox of New Haven. It was very good. Was illustrated with views of the principle public schools such as Shrewsbury, Eton Rugby, Harrow, and Oxford and Cambridge. The views connected with the colleges however were mostly the boating crews. Had to notice Intro. Concl. & transitions for Rhetoric.32 Sat. Jan. 14. Studied all the A.M. in a desulatory fashion on German. Part of the time was in Belle's room and the rest of the forenoon Annie Brown studied with me. In the P.M. studied Geom. and went to the rink to skate with Miss Morrissy. In the evening studied a little on Latin and went to the Chapel with Grace to hear Miss Chase of Packer sing. It was grand. Sun. Jan. 15. Have carried out my resolution made before the holidays. It was hard, but am glad it is finished. Heard a sermon by Rev. Wm.H. Smith, D.D. a Presbyterian minister of New York. He was not a large man, rather slight, having brown hair, light complexion & light mustach. Rather a young looking man. The sermon was one of the best I have ever heard. It was an impassioned appeal to the unsaved to come to Christ. Grace and I took a short walk late in the P.M. Did not stay to prayer meeting. Wed. Jan. 18 Heard by mother's letter of the death of Annie Sackett Whalen. Fri. Jan. 20. Grace and I attended a piano-recital given by Mrs. Fanny Bloomfield-Geisler. She was dressed in a light blue satin dress with a lace front, sleeves and trimmings on bodice. She had very black hair and eyes, was 33 thin, seemed nervous, and near-sighted. She reminded me when at the piano of Eleanor Burge. She made such queer gestures. Her music was beautiful beyond description. Sat. Jan. 21. Studied Latin Prose this A.M. except the hour before lunch when Grace & I went to the rink and skated. Finished Latin and studied German in the P.M. Miss Peckham and Miss Dillo called in the P.M. Belle Freeman's sister Mary is spending the afternoon & night with her. I called on her between dinner & chapel. Studied some more German & a little Geometry in the evening. Sun. Jan. 22. No chapel this evening. Had a talk on Foreign Missions by Mr. Speers, Sec'y of the Board of Foreign Missions of the Pres. Ch. Grace went to the New Hall to supper with Anna Higman. The sermon this morning was by Bishop Poltes, Pres. of Hobart College. Mon. Jan. 23. One week from today - exams. Attended a lecture (illustrated by stereoptien) by Prof. Van Ingen at 8:30 P.M. It treated of the early growth of art. Tue. Jan. 24. Went down to Annie Brown's room after chapel to "erzahlein" in German. We talked after reading over the translation until the bell rang for the art lecture, which we attended. It was about Dutch Art and very good. 34 Thu. Jan. 26. Belle is sick & was yesterday afternoon. Have taken her meals, made tea for her, went for the doctor, sat with her, ordered meals when I did not take them from the dining room, and tried to do anything I could for her. Fri. Jan. 27. Belle still sick. She went down to dinner however. Had a lecture at 8:00 P.M. by Barrett Wendle of Harvard, on American Literature. It was good but his delivery was poor, voice not good and talked too fast. Sat. Jan. 28. Belle wished me to go to town with her in the afternoon. We went to an occulist, Dr. Dobson, and had to wait a long time. Then I bought some oysters & crackers, and she bought some cookies, cakes, and rolls and we are to have our supper in our room tomorrow night. Belle stayed all night with me as Grace took a cut with Mary Lynch. Sun. Jan. 29. Day of prayer for Colleges. There was a prayer-meeting at 9:00 A.M. I could not go as Mrs. Hendrick thought I had better go to town with Belle to see Dr. Dobson. It was pleasant at 9:00 when we started but sprinkled before we got there. Had to wait a long time, then it took some time to examine Belle's eyes. When we started back it rained hard. The Dr. loaned us an old umbrella. We went over to Main St. and waited a long time for a College car. It was going the wrong 35 way but we took it and soon came back toward the college, which we reached just in time to change our drenched garments for dinner. Belle, Grace and I had supper in our room. Had oyster stew, cocoa, rolls, cookies, cakes and jelly. All tasted very good. We asked Miss Brown to come up and she at first consented but finally refused because of scruples of conscience. Evidently thought we were to have a "spread". Attended a prayer meeting at 5:00 with Grace. No chapel. Mon. Jan. 30. Exam in Rhetoric at 10:45 A.M. Consisted in analysis and comparison of two essays, one on Dickens by Lang, another on Wm Hazlitt by Barrett, which Miss Perry read to us. Went to the rink for a short time this P.M. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the evening. He told of the sketch, "motif", and labor on the picture. Tue. Jan. 31. Exam in Solid Geometry. Hard, but fair. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Art Lecture on Michael Angelo in the evening. Wed. Feb. 1. Exam in Latin. Nice exam. Quite hard, but not as hard as I expected. Skated some36 with Belle this P.M. Grace came down after a while and skated too. On coming to my room yesterday noon I found a note asking me to go to Mrs. Kendrick's office. I did so and she gave me a Balcony ($1.00) ticket to the Seidl concert in town Saturday evening. It was presented from the "Good times fund". Belle has one too. Thu. Feb. 2. Exam. in German. Very fair. Skated this P.M. with Belle and Annie Brown. Mrs. Taylor, baby and Mary were at the rink part of the time. Ice on the lake was soft. Skated a little with Miss Kirchner a Senior. Went to prayer-meeting. Miss Stebbins lead. Fri. Feb. 3. Exam. in Hygiene. Met Fraulein Neef in the corridor and she told me I passed a very good paper in German. I could have embraced her. Read Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde 2 hrs. to Grace in the Museum. Skated some in the afternoon with Belle. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch so I had Helen Peckham stay with me. I went over to the Hall and called on Misses Dillow, Broad, Beach and . Made a cup of cocoa just before we retired. Helen thought it delicious. Sat. Feb. 4. Had an interview with Miss Loomis on my last essay at 8:30 A.M. Then Belle and I went to town. Took the car in and seperated. She went to the occulists and 37 I did a little shopping and walked back. In the afternoon went and got my Gym hours, painted our white chair and skated one-half hour with Grace & Belle. Grace made fudges after dinner, thinking to get them done before chapel but as she did not we did not go to chapel. My first chapel cut. Went to the Seidl concert with Belle. It was grand. Grace stayed all night with Mary Lynch and Belle stayed with me. Sun. Feb. 5. Belle did not go down to breakfast. I brought her some bread and butter and made her a cup of cocoa. It was town Sunday and neither Grace or I went to church. I read and destroyed some old letters and wrote a new batch. In the P.M. went over to Helen Peckham's room, then for a walk with Grace and Mary Lynch. In the evening went to the Reading Room for a time after prayer-meeting. Mon. Feb. 6. Begin work again. Paleontology the first hour. We have it in the basement of Art & Music Hall. We have Prof. Dwight. He is an old man. I like him very much. Have German and Latin to the same teacher as last Semester. Tue. Feb. 7. Have four recitations Thursday. Went to Art History (Prof. Van Ingen) for the first time. It is held in38 the Hall of Cacts. Shall like it very much. Grace is in my class. Wed. Feb. 8. Only one recitation, Latin today. Had a lecture by Prof. [Greenough] of Yale. It was illustrated, subject, "Roman Wall Painting". Not very good. Prof. G. is short, has black hair, is bald, black eyes & a peculiar appearance. Thu. Feb. 9. My hardest day, five recitations. Got along very well however. Stayed to prayer-meeting in the evening. Prof. Drennan in Rhet. today. Fri. Feb. 10. Only two recitations today. Went for a short walk with Miss Foster first hour in the afternoon. Had a concert by the pupils in the music class this evening. Miss Cardzdaphner, from away, sang a solo and took the part of the "Lady of Shallot" in a cantatta by that [...] which formed the second part of the program. The whole concert was excellent. Went with Grace. Sat. Feb. 11. Studied all the forenoon. Read some to Grace in the afternoon over at the Museum while she was at work. We are reading "Capt. Blake" by the same author. Wrote [...] in the evening. Sun. Feb. 12. Went to Bible Lecture. We still have Dr. [T...] of Rochester. Had a very good sermon by Rev. Wood of Germantown, Philadelphia. Text Mark I, 37. He was a young looking, smooth faced man. The maid heads of the sermon were somewhat as follows. I. Introduction - (Ways different persons came to Jesus.) - Motions II. Seeking 1.Man always a seeker a.For things b.For knowledge about things c.For knowledge about the creator of things.39 2.Why we should seek Jesus. a.He knows himself. b.He knows us. c.He knows the way of salvation. III.Conclusion - (Exhortation to seek Jesus.) Attended prayer meeting this evening. Had quite a good meeting. It was about "doubts". Dr. Taylor spoke longer than usual and Rev. Wood spoke. Mon. Feb. 13. Helen Peckham stayed all night with me. We took a cut and wrote valentines. I wrote several. One for Grace with the little German poem from Heine "Du list nie eine Blume", one for Mary Haughenout, a parody on Break! Break!, one for Belle Freeman, made in the shape of a Belle, one for Mary Lynch, Miss Henderson, and Miss Peckham. Tue. Feb. 14. Sent my valentines and received three, one from Belle, one from Helen Peckham I am quite sure, and one from Mary Houghenout I think, although she denies it. Wed. Feb. 15. Had a lecture or talk after chapel by Miss Jane Addams, one of the originators of Hull House, Chicago. It was most interesting. She is a woman of medium height, with hair, dark slightly tinged with gray, brushed back from her forehead slightly parted in the middle, and an open, earnest attractive face. I am so glad to have heard her. Thu. Feb. 16. Five recitations. Got very tired. Skated, instead of walking, with Belle. The ice in the rink was 40 watery & inclined to be soft but fairly smooth. Fri. Feb. 17. Was excused from Gyms. & skated with Belle the last hour. We went to the lake and Miss Wood skated with both of us. Enjoyed it so much. Attended a lecture this evening by Prof. Herbert Tuttle of Cornell University. His matter was fairly good, his subject "Rome Aspects of 18th Century History", but his delivery was slow and not good. He is a fine appearing man. Sat. Feb. 18. Studied all the A.M. and part of the P.M. Went for a little over an hour with Grace to the Museum and read "Schouberg. Cotta Family" to her while she worked. Belle came up in the evening & I made taffy and studied Latin. Grace attended a class spread at the Gym. She reported a fine time. Sun. Feb. 19. As the Self-gov't comittee had requested us, we took our Chapel seats in Bible lecture this morning. Had an excellent sermon by Dr. H.M. King of Providence. His text was P2. 36-6, his theme, the Righteousness of God. The following was something like the outline of his sermon. I.Introduction - God is righteous in dealings although sometimes seems not. II.His Righteousness like the mountains. 1. Sublime and powerful. 2. Stable. 3. Restful. (Digression comparing it with the ocean in density of judgement.) 4. Unchanging. III.Conclusion Went to prayer-meeting in the evening. Called on Miss Learned and Houghenout. 41 (Tue. Feb. 14.) This page should have been included under Valentine's day but was forgotten. The Senior girls decorated their tables very prettily for dinner. One had three gilt paper hearts fastened together suspended above it, one had a large red cloth heart, stuffed, and another a cupid about 2 ft or 3 in size above it. At one table the girls all had the head of an arrow projecting from their backs and its shaft from their breasts, thus looking as if it had pierced them. One table was beautifully decorated with similax and violets. The senior girls who received the largest number of valentines is the "Queen of Hearts". Miss Cobb received forty-seven, but a bundle of twenty found Wednesday morning gave Miss Whitcom fifty-six and brought her out ahead. As it was Miss Underhill's mother's birthday she gave her table the treat of ice-cream and fancy cakes for dessert. Anna and Nell Higman were over to dinner. Ther girls gave her, Miss U., a bouquet of carnations. Wed. Feb. 22. A holiday. Studied hard all day except two hours when I read to Grace at the Museum. The girls dressed in colonial costumes for dinner and the tables were decorated except one or two, ours was not. Some had Jerusalem cherry trees, in honor of G.W's tree, one had his picture about six inches in height, dressed in uniform, surrounded with quite small flags fastened in a base, many tables were decorated with red, white and blue, one or two had a hatchet suspended over the table, flowers, candles42 and pretty china were everywhere. One table (3rd senior) had a large caldron in the middle of the table with sticks under it, and a large black cat with bristling fur and raised tail cut from paper suspended over it. At this table the girls were all dressed as witches with black skirts, red capes, tall black hats with a black cat on the peak of each, and each carried a broom, on the first broom was the word Salem. The girl at the second senior table each dressed in colonial costume and had one of the letters of Washington's name on their back, so that when seated the name was spelled. Most of the girls were dressed in costumes. Miss Bartlet as Gen. Lafayette in uniform was fine, one girl represented Geo. III and one an Indian, another Mrs. Gen Putman with curls down each side of her face, several were Geo. W. & many Marthas. After dinner Grace and I went to Room J. for a little while and saw the girls dance. Then we called on Belle, who was sick, and I went to the Gym. to see the tabeleaux but Grace was too tired. They were good and represented "A scene from Evangeline", "The Reception of Marquis de Lafayette", two scenes from "The Stamp Act", "Why Don't you Speak for Yourself John!" "A Dutch Dance". Fri. Feb. 24. Attended a lecture this evening on "Our Currency" by Prof. Tanssig of Harvard. Went with Grace. Had our first written lesson in Art Hist. yesterday. Was only 10 min. long and not hard. 43 Sat. Feb. 25. Studied most of the day. Darned some in the afternoon. Made fudges after dinner. "Cut" chapel to get a good seat at "Trig. Ceremonies" for Grace, Anna H., and myself and then found that the classes could not sit together. The "Trig. Ceremonies" were very good. There was an orchestra of girls dressed in masculine upper garments, which produced strains of entrancing (?) music before and between acts. The entertainment consisted of a play, the scene laid in different parts of the college building. The first scene was in the room of Sophie More (Sophomore) on the 3rd day of Fall term. Sophie returns and finds bare rooms, and then some of the girls rush in and welcome her, college fashion. A freshman, Olivia Lattice Sage-Green, is introduced. Many excellent "hits" are made, especially on the freshman class, who, hearing they were to be alluded to as "green", decided to wear College caps and gowns of bright green. The sophomores learned of this and sent a request to the class not to appear in insignia of class. They wore them until inside the doors, then took them off. Olivia has the cap and gown like that worn by the freshmen. Sophie looks out of the window and sees "the Faculty on wheels", in allusion to the bicycle fad which broke out among the ladies of the faculty last fall. The frantic cries for "Mr. Wheeler" sound natural. The next scene is on 3rd Maid corridor, in front44 of Lecture room. Prof. Elyson (Math) who is in love with Sophie More meets her as she with a glass of milk in hand attempts to take possession of a step ladder. Result, the glass drops & breaks & milk is spilled. A maid comes along with a meal order & while she assists Sophie, Prof. holds the tray. As he is relieved Prof. de Labratoire (Chem.) enters and Sophie departs. Prof. E. declares his love for S. to de L. who, after his departure declares that he will circumvent E. and marry Sophie himself. The third scene is 2nd corridor, Phil. night. Victor Boreall bores Sophie, is introduced to Olivia and they part in a little huff. Mr. Ebenezer Brown Clipping, Sophie's guardian is also introduced. The stage represents the corridor nicely, fire-wall, stairs and all. Mr. Elyson has a dance with Sophie, afterwards Prof. de L. tries in vain to get Sophie to believe something about E. Then, in the College parlor Olivia writes a note to Boreall & seeing him coming, hurriedly rushes out, dropping it. She is seen by Miss Nina Tew, who is concealed behind the curtains. De L. enters, finds note & shows it to Sophie More, who enters as one from Prof. E. to Miss Eighty-seven, one of his old loves. The wording makes her think it his, and as he brings in her name, she is angry. The guardian enters and also becomes very angry. The 3rd Act is Sophie More's room in Exam.45 week. She reads questions in trig. and is overcome. The next scene is in College parlors again. Prof. E. sends his card to S. who has shunned him of late. She appears & he demands an explanation. She refuses, her guardian comes, & on demand of Prof. E. he together with De L. explain charges, which E. denies. Then Olivia & Boreall enter & she claims the note. Nina Terr declares she saw her drop it, E. is cleared, and De L. going out in a passion explodes. Sophie then has to choose whether she will marry E. N.T. says "elections must be in by noon" & S. says "I elect Mathematics". The next scene begins with a dance around a priest wearing a black robe covered with mathematical figures, by some girls in evening dress and an equal number inside huge balls, only head and legs projecting. Then the bridal couple enter and kneeling before the priest repeat the ceremony, promising to take each other "for better or for worse" "in flunks and exams" "in Bible lectures and chapel exhortations", in "tombstone and rice pudding" etc. The whole talk of Prof. E. was full of mathematical phrases and the entire play full of "hits" and "grinds" on Faculty and college. It was very good. Sunday Feb. 26. Had a very good sermon this morning by Dr. Brown of Philadelphia. His text was from Luke 19-5. His sermon was after somewhat46 the following plan. I. Introduction. Zacheus and Christ. II. Man's Human Nature. 1. There is always a best side to it. 2. Christ appeals to the best in man. 3. We may trust to & appeal to it also. III. Conclusion. Let the best in us conquer and trust Him as He trusts us. Fri. Mch.3. Went with Grace to a lecture on "Sociology" by Prof. Dike of Auburndale, Mass., one of the best authorities on Sociological questions and especially on divorce. Sat. Mch. 4. Studied most of the day. Had an essay interview at 3:15 P.M. Miss Nettleton. Went to a Hall play in the evening with Grace. It was "All the Comforts of Home" and very good. Sun. Mch. 5. Went to church in town with Grace. Heard Dr. True. Text Luke 14-18, Acts 10-22. I. "Have me excused". 1. Request of scribes & Pharasus. 2. Request of Sual at first. II. "What wilt thou have me to do, Lord?" 1. Paul's Question. 2. The Christian's Question. III. How the question is asked. 1. Without the disire to follow instructions. 47 2. With a desire to sin as much as allowable. 3. With a true desire of service. IV. Conclusion. Exhortation to follow Christ's commands, giving ourselves wholly to his service. Thu. Mch. 9. Stayed to prayer-meeting. Miss Samson lead subject, "Inward Strength". Fri. Mch. 10. Nothing going on this evening. Mary Lynch was up to study most of the evening. Sat. Mch. 11. Studied most all day. Read Paleon in the Museum for two hours this P.M. Grace was there at work. Grace and I made fudges and taffy in the evening. Mary Lynch was up. We also read "Dou Desiro" by Marion Crawford. Not very great success with our candy. Sun. Mch. 12. No Bible lecture today. Went to Reading Room a while after breakfast. Episcopal service conducted by Rev. Phelps of Wappinger's Falls, a small place near here. The sermon was not particularly brilliant, and the delivery poor. He was a young man, and will probably improve with age. This evening heard Miss Stella Bradford, Pres. of Smith Col. Assoc. for Christian work, talk on the work at Smith. It was very interesting. Wed. Mch. 15. Attended an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen in the chapel this evening. It was on painting. Thu. Mch. 16. Prayer meeting in Lecture room tonight, lead by Miss. Coman. It was much more interesting than in the chapel. Fri. Mch. 17. St. Patrick's day. Several maids wore green ribbons. 48 In the evening was a lecture on "Whittier" by Mr. Horace E. Lendder, Editor of the Atlantic Monthly. He was a friend of Whittier. He is an elderly man with grayish beard and hair and looks like a business man. I did not attend the lecture as I was invited to a "Sugaring Off" at Miss Peckham's room in Strong Hall. It was a very pleasant affair. About twenty-five were there. Mary Lynch staid all night with Grace and I last night and tonight. Miss Moody, one of her roommates has gone home with the scarlet fever, and the other one because her mother is ill. Mary does not like to stay alone, and I think is afraid of the fever. There are three cases and four or five have been sent home. The papers state that there are twenty-five cases and there is quite a great deal of excitement. Sat. Mch. 18. Finished my essay for next week. Studied. Went to the last Hall Play in the evening with Grace and Mary Houghenout. Went early and got seats for them. It was "On Probation" and very good. The parts of Jonathan Silsbie by Miss Hastings and Lenhor Pedro Oliveira Y' Duarez by Miss Cobb were especially fine. Mary Lynch also staid tonight with Us. I got some oranges thes P.M. and we ate one each just before we went to bed, sat and talked until nearly 11:00 P.M. Sun. Mch. 19. Had no Bible class. At church had and extremely beautiful solo by Miss Perkins, an old girl who was here last night also & sang between acts at Hall play. Rev. Smythe of Hew Haven preached a very interesting49 sermon. Text was Heb. 11-13. I. Introduction (Greeting from Afar.) II. Greeting promises. 1. From near. 2. From afar. (Ex. polititian and statesman. Light of near Dec. light prevents seeing stars above.) III. Aspiration. 1. 2. IV. Faith. 1. What is it? 2. Effects. V. Conclusion. The chapel was prettily decorated with evergreens, potted daisies, and Easter Lillies. Thu. Mch. 23. Last recitation before vacation as College closes tomorrow at 3rd hr. Grace goes tomorrow. Mary Lynch is still staying with us nights. Fri. Mch. 24. Went to the depot with Grace and to town with Belle in the P.M. We went to a little art store down town where they had quite a few casts, some very pretty. Mary Lynch is to stay with me nights. We took a long cut to read. Sat. Mch. 25. Belle Freeman has gone to Albany to meet Mr. Miller who is to stay with her this week. Sun. Mch. 26. Went with Helen Peckham, Miss Henderson, Ernist Bush, Barnes, Dillow and an other girl to the Quaker church in the city. Had a very good talk50 by a man who looked very much like Mr. Burris. Walked home and it was very muddy. Mary staid in the room all day with a badly swollen face, caused by "La Freckla". Mon. Mch. 27. Went with Belle & Mr. M. to the Museum and Hall of Casts in the A.M. Read & wrote two letters in the P.M. Miss Pierce was up in the evening. Miss Foster called. Mary and I made fudges. They were good. Went down and took Belle a cup of cocoa after she was in bed and asleep. Tue. Mch. 28. Took a short walk in the morning, painted some sweet peas on a slate in the afternoon, then called on Miss Odell. IN the evening Mary, Miss Pierce and I made molasses candy and made a candle shade of pink paper for Mary. Wed. Mch. 29. Got a letter from Grace this A.M. Finished my white shawl. Had worn it before. Spent the evening with Miss Pierce & Mary L.in Mary's room and took quite a long walk. Did Art Hist. in the P.M. Thu. Mch. 30. Mended during the forenoon. Went to Room J a little while in the evening. Miss McCampbell called with some peppermint candy in the evening as I finished washing my hair. She was alone in her room & so staid quite a long time. I made fudges afterward. Belle went to the theatre with Mr. M. Came up and staid all night with me. Did not get here until about 11:00. I had made fudges earlier in the evening. Fri. Mch. 31. Went to town in the afternoon. Walked both ways. Read some. Miss Pierce came up in the evening and staid a long time. Belle staid all night with me as Mary is still in town. Sat. Apr. 1. Wrote some letters, one to Dr. Ball. Mary L. came in from 51 town this A.M. but is going back. Miss Pierce & I spent most of the afternoon in her room with her. In the evening I made orange taffy and fudges. Lucy Pierce came up after ten O'clock. Belle staid all night with me. Sun. Apr. 2. Went to the Baptist church. Met Nell Higman just after I started and walked in and out with her. Prof. Braeq preached. He preached an excellent Easter resurrection sermon. His text was Math. 28-7. I. Introduction. II. Effect of Resurrection. 1. In Art. 2. In Poetry. 3. In History. III. The Resurrection. 1. Triumph of Good over Evil. 2. The Apostles always preached the resurrection. 3. A proof of our resurrection. IV. Conclusion. In the evening went to the Reading Room where Miss Foster asked me to go to the service in the Lecture Room with her. After that I went to her room and staid until nearly 9:30. Belle staid all night with me. Mon. Apr. 3. As I was waiting for the mail Nell Higman asked me if I did not want to take a tramp and as I did, Miss Henry, Nellie and I started at about 9:15. We walked to the ferry (about 3 mi.) took the ferry across the river, then went by a winding, round about road to Highland Station (about 2 mi.) then started to West Park. We walked 52 about four miles then took a short, steep path to the river and came by the R.R. track to the ferry. Then we took the ferry to P., took the car to Arlington and walked out to the college. We walked between 12 and 14 miles. Got to the college just in time to take a bath before dinner. In Highland we bought some crackers and cheese for our lunch & asked the clerk in the store how far it was to W.Park. He told us 4 mi. A little farther on we asked a boy and he told us 4 mi. or 4 1/2. One or two women told us 3 mi. or 3 to 4. At last it grew to 4 or 5 and we knew we had walked 4 miles from Highland. Mary Lynch said she had been up 7 or 8 times for me during the day without finding me. I went to her room about 8:00 o'clock after Belle had finished making fudges in my room for Mr. Miller, and staid all night with her. We did not go to bed until about 11:00 P.M. Lucy Pierce was in, in the evening & staid until almost that time. Tue. Apr. 4. Mary did not get up to breakfast but I did. The girls said Nell was very tired & Miss Henry said she was, but I do not feel badly at all. Walked to town and back in the afternoon. Grace came on the 4:00 o'clock train. Had a tood time, she says. Wed. Apr. 5. At work again. I only have Latin on Wednesdays and as Miss Green has not returned we had a cut in that. Had only Gyms. in all day. Nell Higman and I went nearby to Cedar Ridge just before lunch. Late to lunch in consequence. New library opened today for the first. Thu. Apr. 6. Another cut in Latin but a lesson to prepare. Mrs. 53 Kendrick had the prayer-meeting, subject "Love". Fri. Apr. 7. Belle, Grace and I went together to hear Paderewski. Our seats were not together. I sat near Miss Young. I never appreciated music so much before. It was grand. I never thought there was so much music in a piano. I can see now what is meant by a musician's interpreting the feeling of the composer. Paderewski seems to me, when compared with the others I have heard, like an excellent elocutionist compared with a stumbling reader in a reading class in a country school. He responded to several encores. I am so glad to have heard him. This year, and indeed my whole life, seems full of blessings. Sat. Apr. 8. Studied most of the day without accomplishing as much as I ought. Had a snow storm last night and several thunder-storms today. Weather quite warm in the P.M. In the evening went down to get the German from Miss Phinney and stayed a long time. Then copied it, took my book down to Annie Brown and staid there until 9:35. When I returned Grace was in bed. Sun. Apr. 9. Had an excellent sermon today by of Atlanta, Ga. His text was Col. 2-9, 10. I. Intro. 1. Animals & vegetables form equation with their constituents. 2. Man does not. II. Completion of Man. 1. Christ an atmosphere. 54 2. Christ vs. Religion. 3. Christ solves of all problems. 4. Christ all in all. 5. We never outgrow Christ. III. Conclusion. (I omitted to describe Paderewski in the proper place and will do so here. He is a trifle above medium height, rather slender, has a slight, brown mustache and long auburn (almost red) hair. His hands are very small for a man and fairly fly over the keys. His manner is not at all affected. He plays entirely without notes, and seems to forget himself while playing. He responded very kindly to encores, but seemed bored by applause. I have heard that he was married when quite young but soon lost his wife, and is now engaged to a young girl who has not yet come out in society.) Belle and I took a walk after dinner. Went up on Sunset Hill and sat down on the bench there. We each told the story of our life as we might imagine it to be. Mon. Apr. 10. Had my second physical exam. Have gained in everything, especially chest expansion and strength of legs. Wed. Apr. 12. Had an illustrated art lecture on the galleries of Europe. Went with Grace and Mary Lynch. Fri. Apr. 14. My birthday. Twenty-three today. It does not seem possible. Got a letter from home stating a box was 55 on the way. Got the box in the afternoon. It contained a very pretty dress of printed muslin from Edna and mother and some cake and cookies. I also received a lovely bunch of carnations from Grace. After chapel I had Mary Lynch and Belle Freeman come up and Florence Foster came in and we had a cup of cocoa and some cake. All thought it delicious cake. Belle, Grace, Miss Foster and I attended a concert together. It was a recital by Prof. Bowman and Mr. Sauvage. The organ music by Prof. Bowman was grand and the vocal music by Mr. Sauvage was excellent too. His son played his accompaniments. Took Miss Henderson some cake when I returned her spoons which I had borrowed. Sat. Apr. 15. It rains. Studied in A.M. Went to town with Belle in the P.M. It rained part of the time we were in town. Studied in Belle's room until 9:15 in the evening. Then came up & made fudges. Mary L. was up. Sun. Apr. 16. Heard Rev. Mr. Beckwith of , Maine, preach this morning. Text was John I. I. Introduction. Character of Peter. 1. Before he became a "man of rock". 2. After he became a "man of rock". II. Change of name & change in character. 1. In several Bible characters. 2. Possible in all characters. 56 3. Christ sees good in all warrant change. 4. To see faults necessary to effect change. 5. Change possible by the power of God. III. Exhortation to change by the help of that power. Tue. Apr. 18. Belle and I walked to town & back last hour in the afternoon. Late to dinner. Wed. Apr. 19. Belle and I again walked to town and back in the afternoon. Thu. Apr. 20. Attended prayer-meeting with Grace. Miss Jones talked on Robert Moffat & his work in S. Africa. Fri. Apr. 21. No more Gyms. Hurrah for Ex. out of doors. Sat. Apr. 22. Nellie Higman and I started a little after nine o'clock for flowers. We had a lunch which the housekeeper of the Strong, "Mrs. Barbour", gave Nell. We took the ferry to Highland and then walked about two miles, perhaps more, up the track, climbing the hills for flowers. We found hepatica, blood-root and a great deal of Dutch-man's breeches. Got back to the ferry at 2:15 and walked from the city home, taking the car from the ferry up into the city. Had a lovely time. After dinner took Miss Underhill some flowers & stayed until chapel time. Miss Learned, who is a member of Beta, could not go to the social meeting tonight so asked Grace to go in her place & take Belle and me. We enjoyed it, though I was never in 57 such a crowd in my life. The play was "The Blue & the Crimson", composed by Miss E.K. Adams. It is a college play and very good. Sun. Apr. 23. Had Dr. Riggs first Bible Lecture. It was very good. Dr. Riggs is from Auburn Theological Seminary. It was on John XIV. He is fine. The sermon was by Dr. Gregg of Brooklyn. It was on the differences of position in Heaven. The text was I. Cor. 3. 14-15. He holds that there is a difference, not in social position exactly, but in capability of enjoyment, and in the brightness of the crowns of the saints, that while eternal life is the gift of Christ, by faith in Him and by grace, that the reward will be porportional to the goodness of the person while on earth. He reasons from analogy and from the scriptures. While I agree with him in the main, I do not believe, as he seemed to, that we should strive for reward. A Japanese, Mr. Narusee [(?) am not sure about the spelling, that is how it sounds] spoke to us this evening at 7:30, on the Progress of Christianity in Japan. He gave a very interesting talk. Wed. Apr. 26. Between dinner and chapel Mrs. J. Wells Champney, whose daughter is in the Freshman class, addressed the students on the subject of the Messiah Home in New York. Mrs. Champney is quite a prominent writer and her husband is an artist. She spoke58 of the origin of the work, it being stated by the girls of a S.S. class in Dr. Crozier's church (the church of the Messiah) who wished to do something to help the children. They made fancy articles and held a fair at which they made $600. They then made their mothers directors of a day nursery, which was not a success because it was not what was needed in that part of the city. Out of this grew the home for children whose mothers had to work and could not care for their children. The mothers now pay $1.00 per week for their children's board, the board really costing about $3.25. There are 34 children in the home and over 100 applicants. The directors desire to enlarge accomodations. At 8:00 o'clock I attended a spread given by Miss Gallaher in Miss Scott's parlor. Misses Scott, Moore, Albright, Ethridge, Thornton, Perley, Bainbridge, Latham, Jarnagin, Strait (Specials) & Miss Cobb, (senior) were there. We had a conversation party, then (Smith's) ice cream & fancy cakes were served, and we had to depart soon after, having spent a delightful evening. Thu. Apr. 27. Got up at 4:45 A.M., dressed and went down for breakfast at 5:25. Had to wait so long for a maid that had no time to eat. Swallowed a cup of coffee & a few mouthsful & started. Were to have started at 5:45 but it was after 6:00 when we left the college. The steamer (Mary Powell) was late, so we were in time. Of course it rained and was cold. 59 Enjoyed the scenery going down very much. It is grand. Sat on the after deck most of the time. Was with Miss Henderson, Smith, Wood and some other girls. Mr. McLean, Miss Henderson's friend, was on board and with us most of the time. We landed at Newburg and West Point, going down. Arrived at the dock at 125th St. New York about noon, I think. Stayed there until about three, after the Pres. passed up the river, when we went down to 22nd St. thus passing the whole length of the fleet. There a great many landed so the boat was not so crowded after that. Then we passed the whole fleet again on the other side, and on back to the college. It stopped raining a little after noon but was not very clear. The ships were all grand and terrible. We saw some ocean steamers at their docks as we passed down. The river was full of boats of every description and the shore was lined with people, especially where there was a little hill, there would be a sea of heads as far as the top. The three Spanish caravels made in imitation of Columbus' ships were very interesting. They were an exact imitation of the Columbian ships except for oars & the ships were painted to look as if there were oars. The British ships, especially the Blake excited much interest, as did the French, one of which had an ugly looking beak on 60 the brow. The Brazilian ships were fine. The French were painted black, most of the others white. Our own "White Squadron " was not inferior to the others. A small white vessel which was low in the water and had terrets fore and aft, was very interesting. Ten nations were represented. The sailors of the Sea Adler and the Kaiserin Augusta two German ships cheered enthusiastically as the boats passed. We did not get back to the college until about 9:00 P.M. Were very tired but so glad we went. Fri. Apr. 28. Founder's. Studied most all day. Attended the lecture in the evening with Miss Peckham, Grace and Miss Foster. The lecture was by Helen Davies Brown a former student and a graduate. The subject was Geo. William Curtis and the lecture excellent. After the lecture we went to Art Hall where the Hall of Casts & museum were beautifully decorated and a promenade concert took place. Lemonade was served at stands in the museum and tea, coffee, biscuits and salad, cakes and ice cream in the Hall of Casts (North room). The rooms were beautiful and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. Ed. Lewis was there, a guest of Miss Pellet, but I did not meet him. Grace looked beautiful in her new dress. Sat. Apr. 27. Studied & copied Paleon most of the day. Went rowing in the P.M. Boats put out yesterday for61 the first. Sun. Apr. 30. Bible lecture as usual. Dr. Riggs is fine. Enjoy them so much. Sermon (Episcopal service) by Rev. Joseph Blanchard, Rector of St. James, Philadelphia. Text was "Lord, I believe. Help thou mine unblief". Mark IX - 24. I. Introduction. II. Struggle between faith and doubt. 1. In the world. 2. In the heart. III. Effect of the Struggle. (Great benefit of struggle from doubt to faith) IV. Conclusion. (There is ground for faith) It was an excellent sermon. Tue. May 2. Am elected at Keuka. Am very glad. Thu. May 4. We dissected lobsters in Paleontology. It was very interesting. Fri. May 5. Went to an Art Lecture by Prof. Van Ingen. It was on Gothe's architecture. Had one also on Wednesday evening on Renaissance architecture. After lecture called on Misses Scott, Odell, & Sill, but Miss Sill was the only one in. Sat. May 6. After chapel called on Miss Galaher but she was engaged. Made fudges, good. Sun. May 7. Had Bible Lecture as usual. Dr. Biggs is fine. No services in college. Did not go to town. Neither did Grace. Wed. May 10. Art Lecture on "Master Pieces". Very good. Prof. Van Ingen's last this year. 62 Sat. May 13. The class in Paleontology was to gave gone to Rondout on the excursion for fossils today but it rained all day so did not go. Annie Brown is ill. Stayed most of the P.M. with her. Belle was taken sick at dinner. I spent most in the evening. Read some from Walt Whitman to her. She was prejudiced against him, so I did not tell her the author until after she had comfessed she liked him. Made fudges afterward. There were excellent. Sun. May 14. No Bible Lecture this A.M. Dr. Riggs could not be here. Am sorry. Sermon by Rev. Bruce, a M.E. clergyman of New York city. His text was Gal. 2-1. I. Introduction. 1. Christ has a work for each of us. 2. Fusion of work and self. II. Personality. 1. Influence of. 2. Use of. 3. Result of. a. Self prominence. b. Self suppression. 4. Union of self-prominence and self-suppression necessary. a. To true charity. b. To true living. 5. Christ possessed this union. III. Conclusion. Exhortation to unite these qualities. 63 Had an excellent talk by Miss Butler of Yonkers on the Yonkers Institute. It was very interesting. Sat. May 20. Have been out twice this week to ride with Annie Brown on her wheel. Rode quite a way alone. Have rowed quite a little too. This afternoon Grace, Florence Foster and I started, after I had attended part of the May concert, (which, by-the-way, was good but quite long) for College hill. We went first to town where I got a College pin, then went to Smith's for ice-cream, then to the hill. The view from the top of the hill is beautiful. The R.R. bridge can be seen plainly and the mountains around are beautiful, especially those across the river. The building on College hill is in Grecian style, mainly. It has Doric pillars. Returned too late for dinner. I cut chapel. Felt a little tired and it was so warm. Sun. May 21. Had Bible Lecture. I like Dr. Riggs more and more every time I hear him. The sermon was by Rev. Robinson, ex-President of Brown University, now Prof. of Ethics, Chicago Univ. The class in Ethics here uses his text-book. He is a fine old man, bald, with a fringe of white hair and a few white burnsides. Quite tall and slender. Hist text was Math. 13-54, 57. The sermon was quite good. Last night the Sopho. had their tree ceremonies in the Gym. All was kept secret before. They paraded from the south64 over to the gym. dressed in white, some of them to represent ghosts. "There was levity by night". Wed. May 24. Walked to town and back this morning. A cool, lovely morning. Fri. May 26. The Greek play at last! Belle Freeman and I went together as Miss Foster has invited Grace to go with her. Prof. Leach asked the girls to wear evening dress and remove their hats. Although it rained some a great many of the girls did, so the Opera House looked very pretty. The programs were printed in red, with the seal of the college, and tied with red ribbons. They were printed in Greek. The play was grand. The music was by members of Seidl's Orchestra. Miss Bartlet as Creon, and Miss Slade as Antigone were the stars. They were fine. The costumes were as nearly like the original Greek as could be made after the most research. The expenses of the play were about $2000. It was a success in every way. The papers are full of it. I am so glad I attended. It is part of an education. Although it was given in Greek (for the first time in this country) the acting and intonation was so good that I could follow it, having read the play before in English. Sat. May 27. Belle's sister, Mary Freeman, is here for the forenoon and she, Belle, and I went over to the Gym. and had a good swim. Of course, as it was very first attempt, I could do but little swimming, but I gained 65 confidence and can take a few strokes alone. Sun. May 28. Our last Bible lecture by Dr. Riggs. I am so sorry. I like him so much. The sermon was by Rev. Ludlow of Arlington, New Jersey. It was an excellent sermon on the power and education of the will. Fri. June 2. Recitations over for the year. I do not know whether to be glad or sorry. The year has passed very quickly and pleasantly. It is probably the pleasantest year I shall ever know. I hope I shall do better service for it. Sat. June 3. Went bathing in the swimming tank with Belle in the morning. Studied Paleontology. Grace and I went out on the lake and studied Art Hist. part of the afternoon. In the evening I attended the senior "Side Show" in Philaleathean Hall and afterward the auction down stairs in the Gym. Sat near Miss Beers and she asked me to go to the cafe on 3rd and have ice cream with her afterward. Sun. June 4. Neither Grace or I went to town to church. As it is my last Sunday with Grace I want to see as much of her as possible. Grace, Belle and I read "Beggars All" by Dougall all the morning aloud. No Bible lecture. Read again in the afternoon, then grace and I sang and talked after dinner. Grace sat with me in chapel. We staid to prayer meeting. Prof. Dwight lead. Mon June 5. Exam. in Latin. Not very hard, fair. 66 Tue. June. 6. Exam. in Paleontology in the afternoon at the Geo. Lab. Miss Foster asked Grace and me down to her room between diner and chapel to eat stawberries. We had a very pleasant time. Wed. June 7. Exams in English and Art History. Grace goes tomorrow night. She has been packing tonight. Thu. June 8. Grace went on the 8:05 train tonight. How I hated to have her go, knowing that we will never meet again as we have, never be together as we have been this year. I never can find a friend I shall care for as I do for Grace. How I would like to come back next year. I am afraid I should be a little jealous to have her rooming with someone else. Florence Foster and I went to the lodge & there she met some other girls who were going and they took a carriage to the depot. She expected to take a car, but it did not come and the carriage did. I went to chapel afterward. Dr. Taylor presided and gave us such a good talk. I felt quite mournful & sad to think I was not coming back. I came upstairs and found Grace's trunk keys. I wrote to her and sent them. Fri. June 9. German exam. was long but fair. Was invited over to the Hall to Miss Mitchell's room to a spread at 8:30 P.M. Took my n.g. and staid all night. Had a very pleasant time. Misses Henderson, Wood, Agne, Bush, Brown, Delaney, Peckham, Cornell, Dello, Mitchell (of course), Smith & I were there. Helen Peckham, Miss Cornell, Carrie67 Brown & Marion Mitchell gave the spread. We had strawberries & cream, cakes & candies for refreshments. Misses Wood, Delaney & I had a parlor together for the night. I am forgetting. I went with Belle Freeman to the depot. She went very early. Annie Brown had not succeededin getting the train she wanted and was still at the depot, so I saw her again. Waited some time for Belle, then came back and ordered some Greek play pictures at Vail's. Sat. June 10. Went with Miss Beers, '94, to Smith's for dinner. There we met her friend Mr. Halff and Mr. Martin. I should have felt guilty if Miss Beers had not been a junior & an old girl & so a fit chaperone. Had a lovely dinner then went for a row on the Hudson. The river was beautiful. Mr. Martin and I rowed first then Miss Beers and Mr. Halff. Miss Beers and I could both row better than the gentlemen. Mr. Halff blistered his hands badly. Miss Beers and I were each presented with a pound box of chocolates. They are excellent. Got back to the college at 8:45 P.M. about. Was very tired, but had had a good time. Miss Beers, Miss Henderson, Miss Kirschner, & Helen were in my room the rest of the evening. Helen staid all night with me. Next Saturday I will be home. How good it seems. Sun. June 11. Helen did not get up to breakfast. Tried to make up the sleep I made her lose by getting up Sat. morning at 5:05, thinking it was 7:05 and going down to her room. I brought her some breakfast. 68 The Baccelaureate sermon was by Pres. Taylor. The text was Luke 13-20, 21. It was a fine sermon. He spoke of the unrest, seeking for self-glorification and tendency toward organization of the present hour in contrast to Christ's more personal and self-forgetful methods of spreading the truth, introducing it like [learn] in the lump & leaving it to [learn] the whole lump. In the evening we had an Organ Recital. I called on Miss Foster and Miss Underhill before supper. Mon. June 11. Helen, Miss Brown and I had a Kodak taken in a boat in the morning. Then I packed and sent my box by freight. In the afternoon Helen and I went to town. Had some ice cream at Smith's for the last time. Attended the commencement concert in the evening with Misses Smith, Foster and Beers. Miss Beers and I made fudges after the concert. Tue. June 12. Class day. The exercises took place in the afternoon. Sophomores & Freshmen sat in the gallery, Juniors and Seniors down stairs. As the classes formed the Sophs were given small silver pencils by the seniors and the Freshmen slates, pencils & sponges. On the slates in gold letters was the following, A Problem given X = 96 (X + 3Yrs) g > 93a + 94b + 95c to find value of z As no place was reserved for the specials, I went 69 with the freshmen and secured one of the slates. The girls senior class wore beautiful dresses. The exercises consisted of music, an address of welcome by Miss Cutting president of '93, and the class history. This latter included the singing of many songs by the class. Then the procession of classes in their order went to the class tree near the door of the north wing. A matting was spread from the door of the south wing to the tree and a platform built at the tree. The exercises then consisted of the presentation of the spade by the seniors & its acceptance by the juniors and the burial of the class records. I stayed at the Strong to supper with Helen Peckham. Wed. June 13. Commencemewnt day. Exercises at 10:00 A.M. Sat in gallery with Helen Peckham. The procession consisting of Marshall, President in cap & gown & Pres. of Trustees, Faculty, teachers, alumni, Marshall '93 looked very pretty. The girls of '93 were in simple white muslins. The exercises consisted of music, essays, presentation of diplomas by Prexie. Thu. June 14. Got up early and took the 5:45 car. Started from Poughkeepsie at 7:00 A.M. Got in Albany about 9:20. Prof. Ellis met me a the depot and took me first to the capital. We spent some time there & I enjoyed it very much. Saw the sword which LaFayette presented to Washington, the original Emancipation Proclamation, and the papers found70 in Maj. Andre's boots. Went to Mrs. Ellis'. They have a very pleasant home on Elm St. next door but [...] to the [Governor's] mansion. Stayed until 2:35 P.M. & went on to Syracuse. Helen Peckham & Mrs. & Miss Henderson were on the train & went as far as Utica with me. Cousin Nell met me at the depot. Had a very pleasant time at her house. She wanted me to saty over until Monday. Met Mr. Van Vechton, formerly of Elmira, there. Was very much surprised to see him. He boards next door to Nellie's St. Sat. June 16. Started for home at 9:10 A.M. Saw Charlie Fisher & Prof. Woodland at Canandaigua depot. Got home at 3:00. Sun. June 17. Went to Ch. & S.S. Had to teach a S.S. class & lead Y.P.S.C.E. Thad Henderson [N.]B. is home. Tue. July 11. Went to Elmira Saturday the 24th. Was sorry I did not go Friday as it was the closing day of School no. 4 and I could have seen the teachers and scholars. Went to the photograph gallery in the afternoon with Emma & the children, Ora & Mrs. Newman. Emma & the children had their pictures together. Sunday went to church and S.S. also Junior, A.C.F. and church in the evening. Saw a great many peple I knew. Mr. Denney asked Miss Bishop and I to take charge of the Junior meeting and when we refused, made the announcement that we would. We did go, but did not take71 charge as we used. I was asked to read the lesson and did so. Mr. Denney called upon both of us for speeches. I said a few words but Miss B. said she made her speech when she first came back. Monday morning June 26 Lute called for a little while and stopped, again, in the evening. Monday afternoon Emma and I went down to the Westside St. R.R. took a car and rode to the Industrial grounds. Before we got there it was raining in torrents and [...] me in and open car. Just after we started back we had to transfer to a closed car, Emma dropped her handkerchief into a mud puddle, and we both got our feet wet. By the time we got back to Water St. the sun was shining again as brightly as ever. We did some shopping, had some ice-cream and started to walk back. When we had about reached Freedman's Market it commenced to rain again and we took shelter under his awning. After a time we took a car and reached home wet as rats. Tuesday P.M. went down to uncle Charles. Stayed to supper. Tuesday evening Lute called and spent the evening. He tried to get some ice-cream but failed, so got candy, oranges and bananas. Wednesday evening went to prayer-meeting. Spent most of the day at Ora's. Mr. & Mrs. Carey were baptized after prayer meeting. Thursday afternoon Ora & I went over to72 Mrs. Vernoy's and stayed to supper. John came over to supper. Lute spent the evening with Emma and I. Friday went to the Church & S.S. picnic. Had a very pleasant time. Intended going to Hattie Crane's on the 7:00 o'clock motor but did not. Came home Saturday. Sunday had to teach a S.S. class. Mr. Streett preached in the evening at Pres. Ch. Union services. Tuesday, July 4th Lute spent the day here. We went through the glen in the afternoon. Lute went home at 12:02. Thursday evening went to prayer meeting with mother. Sunday went to church and S.S., C.E. and ch. in the evening. Services in the evening were at the M.E. ch. Mr. Kellogg preached. Monday mother went to Elmira on the 3:00 P.M. train. After that Edna & I went rowing in the canal in Frank James' boat. July 13. Yesterday morning at 8:25 Edna and I started for Watkins. Stopped on our way at the P.O. and I got a check for $25 from Dr. Patterson. Got to Watkins Court House at 9:10. Spent the day at Aunt Hat's. Inez was there, & Carrie too. Started back at 7:00 P.M. and got here at 7:45. Walked. Had a very pleasant day. Have baked bread & cleaned the floor today, & hemmed Edna's white dress, skirt. It is very warm. Fri. July 24. Emma, Ora and the children came down on the eleven o'clock train. Edna went down to Lutie's on the same train. Father went down the lake73 with her, because she did not feel very well and had a large satchel to carry. It was well he did for the boat did not stop at Dey's Landing and he had to say all he could to get them to. They finally did and Lutie was there to meet Edna. Father walked back from Watkins. In the evening, yesterday Ora, Emma and I went down the canal for a row. Had a lovely time. Edna and I were down Wednesday night and found the boat full of water which had rained in. Mr. Jones baled it out for us and locked up the boat for us again when we came back. Tuesday I went to Watkins on the 6:27 train & came back on the 8:00 in the evening to get some graining color for father. Went up to aunt Hat's for a few minutes. Today Emma, Ora and mother have gone to Watkins on the 11:00 A.M. train & will come back at 8:00, leaving the children with me. This afternoon I took them up on the hill for a little while. Fri. July 28. Delia come at 3:00 P.M. & stayed until morning. Sat. July 29. Emma & the children went home to Elmira today. Sun. July 30. Had to give a short talk on Geography of Greece illustrated by map. Thu. Aug. 3. Am going to Horsehead & Elmira at 9:00 A.M. Sun. Aug. 13. Went to Horseheads the 2nd at 9:00. Hattie Craver met me at the depot and we went to her house. In the evening went down town. Hattie had the tooth ache 74 badly all the evening. The next day, Friday, I took the car in the afternoon for Elmira. When I got there I found Emma was to go to Elgin Saturday morning if she heard from John. She & I went down town and I did a little shopping. She got a telegram from John about 7:00 A.M., telling her to come and she had to pack her trunk and get ready to go. John and I were pulling on her trunk-strap to get it tighter when it broke and it took John until nearly twelve o'clock to fix it. I made fudges earlier in the evening. (Aug. 5) We got up at 4:00 A.M. Saturday morning and went to the depot with Emma. John Vernoy and I went and Ora went back to bed. Emma started at 5:40. In the aforenoon Ora and I went down town and did some shopping. In the afternoon we laid down & Ora did not get up until 5:00 o'clock. In the evening Lute came in and we made fudges. He is working in Corning & came home for Sunday. The fudges were better than those the night before. (Aug. 6.) Ora invited Lute to dinner Sunday. He came and in the afternoon invited me to take a drive. Had a very pleasant time. Taught Mr. Stuart's S.S. class in the morning. Lute came home from church with us in the evening & sat on the porch a little while. (Aug. 7.) Ora and I went over to Mrs. Vernoy's to dinner. After dinner I went down to Uncle Charlie's a few minutes, then took the 5:50 train home. Ora went to the depot with me. 75 (Aug. 10.) Went down to Keuka to Association (Young People's Day) and Assembly. Was elected Secretary of Young People's Association. In the evening read a paper on the "Arms of the Junior Work". Mrs. Thompson invited me to stay with her while there and I did so, enjoying myself very much. The next morning at 8:00 o'clock I attended a meeting of the Execution Board in Dr. Ball's room. The exercises of the day were very good. The services in the morning were conducted by Rev. Dixon of Brooklyn & in the afternoon was a speech by Col. L.F. Copeland on "Seeing the Elephant". I came away on the 6:00 o'clock boat. Rev. & Mrs. Denny came at the same time. They also went at the same time I did. Aug. 17. Gave Mina Maderis her fourth, and Edna her second lesson in painting. Went to Watkins Monday and took a lesson in painting of Mrs. Hughey. The Saturday before started to walk down to see her in the morning. Got a ride with Mr. Hamilton. Coming back rode with Henry Jackson & got home before nine o'clock. Fri. Aug. 25. Edna went to Elmira yesterday. Lute came on the 6:27 P.M. train tonight and went home at 12:03. Mon. Aug. 28. Edna came home at 6:00 o'clock. Fri. Sept. 1. Got my books & lamp packed and sent to Keuka. Mattie Slauson came last night. She & Edna have gone to Watkins today. Mon. Sept. 4. Started on the 6:38 train for Keuka. Mr. Richardson76 met me in Penn Yan and we soon started for the College. Arrived there, but found my room not in proper condition to move in yet. Decided to take a 3rd floor room because it was larger and had two windows. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's and stayed to dinner. Unpacked and settled all the afternoon. After supper walked with the Misses Ball, went to their room where we had teacher's meeting later. They were kind to me. Tue. Sept. 5. Had chapel at 9:00 A.M. The day is taken up in registering, so I settled all the forenoon, attended teacher's meeting at 1:00 P.M. and started for Penn Yan on the 2:00 o'clock stage. Went to see Helen & Mrs. Goldsmith and did my shopping. Came back just in time to get some supper. Then went to Mrs. Thopmson's and she and I went in bathing. Had a very pleasant time. Fri. Sept. 8. Work is very pleasant and the week has passed very quickly. I have Elementary English, U.S. History, Geography, Spelling and Penmanship. Went to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner, stayed at Helen's until the 7:05 train and went home. Sat. Sept. 9. Canned tomatoes, helped do up plums, ate fruit, went down to Aunt Catharine's. Sun. Sept. 10. Went to Church & S.S. In the evening read a paper at the 6th anniversary of the founding of our C.E. Society. Mon. Sept. 11. Came to Pann Yan on the 6:38 train. Train 1/2 hour late at Havana. Prof. Spooner came to77 the Knapp house for me and I rode with him to the college. Mrs. Marsh called again this P.M. for her matting. Brought me a beautiful bunch of geraniums. I gave the Misses Ball some of the peaches I brought from home. Wed. Sept. 13. Went with the Misses Ball for a walk at 4:00 o'clock. We walked as far as Mrs. Merritt's (she is one of the college trustees) and called on her. She is a very pleasant, motherly, woman, and gave us some peaches when we came away. Thu. Sept. 14. Attended a reception this evening given to the students. Had quite a pleasant time. Sat. Sept. 16. Went to Penn Yan on the eleven o'clock boat. Did a little shopping and came back at half past one. The Misses Ball took that boat up the lake to visit friends at Pultney. Took the 3:30 P.M. boat and went up as far as Crosby's and came back on the Mary Belle at 6:00 P.M. It was cold and rainy coming back, but I enjoyed it quite well. Sun. Sept. 17. Went to church. Mr. Taylor, who is supplying the pulpit in Dr. Ball's absence, preached. The services were nearly an hour and a half long. Neglected to say that Thursday, as the Misses Ball and I started for a walk we met Mr. Richardson, who asked 78 us to take a ride. We had a very pleasant drive, came back and took a row on the lake. After supper took quite a long walk. Tue. Sept. 19. After four o'clock the Misses Ball and I took a delightful row on the lake. After supper we went for a walk, then I went to Mrs. Thompson's for a short time. Thu. Sept. 21. Had a half holiday to allow the students to attend the Penn Yan Fair. In the afternoon I went over to Mrs. Marsh's, to Mrs. Thompson's and rowing in Mrs. Thompson's boat. Miss Stevens went with me, and we went up a little above Scofield's. Had a lovely row. Fri. Sept. 22. After 4:00 o'clock the Misses Ball and I rowed down to Mrs. Merritt's to return a basket. She gave us some excellent grapes. Got back just in time for supper. Sat. Sept. 23. Edna came on the afternoon boat. We took a short row in the evening. Sun. Sept. 24. Went over to Mrs. Thompson's for a walk with Edna. Called on the Misses Ball. Mon. Sept. 25. Edna & I took breakfast at Mrs. Thompson's, as Edna had to start by our breakfast time. She went to Penn Yan with Mr. Inghart. Sat. Sept. 30. Went rowing yesterday afternoon, this forenoon & this afternoon with Miss Ella Ball. Had a very pleasant row. In the P.M. went & got some grapes at Mr. Brewster's & Mrs. Marsh packed a ten pound basket for me to send to Grace. There were 5 different79 kinds and the basket looked very pretty. Mr. Thompson brought the frame for my screen this P.M. while I was out on the lake. It is very nice. Stayed to tea at Mrs. Marsh's and spent the evening with Miss Ball. Sun. Oct. 1. Dr. Ball is home & preached today. Communion Sunday. In the afternoon Miss Ella Ball and I took some books and went down by the lake in a sunny place and read. Then we took a long walk and did not return until almost time for supper. I lead the A.C.F. meeting. Tue. Oct. 3. Had a faculty meeting and suspended Mande Walker indefinately, Marie for two weeks, and Miss Gardner from certain privileges. At the meeting yesterday Mr. Smith appeared before the faculty and answered charges made against him. He presented his resignation. It was referred to the proper authorities. Fri. Oct. 6. Heard my Physical Geography at 8:00 A.M. and took the one o'clock stage for Penn Yan. Took the 2:07 train and went up to Elmira. Got me a dress and went down to Ora's. Lute was over and we made fudges in the evening. Took Sat. Oct. 7. the early morning train for home. Was at home until Sun. Oct. 8. Sunday morning then took the train for Penn Yan. Walked up from Penn Yan. Got to the college just as they were finishing dinner. Went for a walk in the P.M. with the Misses Ball. Lute gave me "The Prince of India". Thur. Oct. 12. Examinations in Elementary English this P.M. Went for a row as usual afterward.80 Tue. Oct. 17. Went directly after dinner to Penn Yan to Maggie McMaster's funeral. She was killed in the R.R. accident last Friday, at Jackson, Mich. Drove down with Mrs. Mitchell's horse. Got back a few minutes late for Physical Geography recitation. The class was waiting for me, however. The funeral was held in the Pres. church. It was largely attended. The flowers were lovely. Fri. Oct. 20. Expected mother tonight on the stage but she did not come. Sat. Oct. 21. Mother came at 2:30 P.M. Was very glad to see her. Sun. Oct. 22. Did not go to church. Mother didn't care to. Went to A.C.F. but she did not. Mon. Oct. 23. Mother took the stage this noon for Penn Yan, from there the boat for Aunt mary's. Fri. Oct. 27. Intended to cross the Lake to Aunt Mary's tonight but it was too rainy. Prof. Bean returned. Sat. Oct. 28. Painted some this A.M. The Misses Ball called in the evening, also Miss Effie Jones. Fri. Nov. 3. Took the 1:00 o'clock stage and went home. Met Lutie Yost on the train. She was going to our house. Sun. Nov. 5. Lutie stays over Sunday. It rained yesterday almost all day. Mr. Becker and Mr. Frank Miller called and we went to church with them. Heard of Belle Freeman through Mr. M. Mon. Nov. 6. Took the 6:38 A.M. train for Penn Yan. Rode up to the College with Prof. Spooner. Wed. Nov. 8. Went rowing with Miss Ball last night & tonight. The weather is lovely for November. 81 Fri. Nov. 10. Intended to take the steamer "West Branch" this P.M. for Finton's, but as we were to have an important faculty meeting at 4:00 P.M. decided to wait until later. Frank Bengler rowed me across to Finton's after four o'clock. It was a lovely day, not cold, lake smooth. Uncle Elias had been to the landing for me but went home after the last boat came. I walked up and got there about 6:00 P.M. Aunt Mary had hardly given me up. How I enjoyed my visit! Aunt Mary and Uncle Elias were both lovely, and I had Jersey milk and good things to eat. When I came away Aunt Mary gave me a can of milk, besides the Sat. Nov. 11. gingham for an apron for mother. I had to come back Saturday. Got to the landing (Uncle brought me) and found that maybe the boat wouldn't stop, so Lora, at whose house I stopped, got a boy to row me across the lake to Northrup's where I waited a little while, then took the "Lulu" home. Went to the grocery, got some crackers and had crackers and milk for supper. Fri. Nov. 17. Painted a little this P.M. Took a long walk with Miss Ella Ball. Sat. Nov. 18. Painted in the A.M. Went to Penn Yan in P.M. Got an oil stove. 82 Sun. Nov. 20. Heard Mr. Griffin preach this A.M. Went with fifteen others to the Country House to a meeting this P.M. Myself and nine others rode in Mr. Richardson's stage. Mrs. Milspaugh, father and daughter, the two Smith girls, Aileen Mitchell, Lora March, Mr. Richardson and myself. Mr. R. lead the meeting. Had a good meeting. The view from the hill this side of the country house is fine, since a lake can be seen. Didn't go to A.C.F. this evening. Thu. Nov. 23. Last class exercises of the term today. Class exams. today and tomorrow. Rejents' next week. This evening Myra Smith came to my door and handed me a plate, saying that the girls were having a little supper and wished me to share it. The plate contained bread & butter, salmon, jelly, cream puffs, two kinds of cake, fudges and some canned peaches. I enjoyed it very much. It also contained a card with the names of the four girls, Misses Coleman, Gardiner, Smith and Van Worner. Sat. Nov. 25. Painted owls' heads all the morning. Miss Julia Ball and I went down to Mrs. Merritt's soon after dinner (she sent her carriage for us) and spent the afternoon. We met Mrs. Stuart of Penn Yan. Had a very pleasant time and came back about seven o'clock in the carriage. Had music. Called on Miss Coleman this evening. 83 Wed. Nov. 29. Have had Rejent's all the week. Elementary English today. My classes have all done well. Went home tonight. Rode down to Penn Yan with Prof. Spooner. Thu. Nov. 30. Thanksgiving Went to church in the morning. Our whole family was invited to Col. Clanharty's to dinner to meet Capt. Robert Clanharty and his wife, our Scotch cousins. We all like them very much. He is Captain of the vessel Wray Castle, at present in New York harbor loading with case oil for Shanghai, China. They will not reach there before May. They called at our house. Went back to New York on the 8:00 P.M. train. Sun. Dec. 3. Col. Clanharty and Mary Williams were at our house to dinner today. Wed. Dec. 6. Gave Mina Madieris another painting lesson. Thu. Dec. 7. Went to Elmira on the 3:00 o'clock train. Did a little shopping and went to Ora's. Fri. Dec. 8. Ora and I went down town shopping in the morning and did not get back until after 12:00. In the P.M. went over to the school house. Was glad to see teachers and scholars and they seemed glad to see me. Lute came in in the afternoon and stayed a little while. In the evening we took a sleigh ride. The sleighing was not very good but we had a very pleasant time. Sat. Dec. 9. Came home at 11:00 o'clock. Had the picture84 of our family taken in the afternoon. Tue. Dec. 12. Took the early train for Penn Yan. Prof. Spooner met me there and took me to the college. Found a great many new students. Wed. Dec. 13. Have about completed the organization of the school. I have classes in Physiology, U.S. History, Physics, Botany and Drawing. We expect a new teacher of English next Saturday, a Miss Myrtle Gray. In the meantime Miss Julia Ball takes the classes. I have changed recitation rooms and have Room C, a front room. Sat. Dec. 16. Our new teacher of English, Miss Gray, came tonight. She seems very pleasant and we hope to like her very much. Sun. Dec. 17. Miss Gray went to church with me, wrote letters in my room after church and in the afternoon Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I walked around the triangle. Miss Julia Ball and Miss G. were in my room in the evening so I did not go to prayer-meeting. Fri. Dec. 22. Went to Penn Yan with Mr. Spooner and did some shopping before train time. Met Mary Goldsmith on the street, she invited me to go home with her and I did so and stayed until train time. Mon. Dec. 25. Mother is sick. Has not felt well since church yesterday. Think she has grippe. I received a very pretty needle book from Alice Carman Saturday, and today Dante's Poems from Edna, some silver fruit knives, a coffee-spoon, a pocket-book from mother85 and father, a china tea-cup and saucer from Edna, a pen-wiper from Ora, an Elmira souvenir tea spoon from Lute. Tue. Dec. 26. Lute came down on the 3:00 P.M. train and stayed until the 12:00 train. Mother is still sick. Sun. Dec. 31. Edna was taken sick this morning. Mother worse. Mon. Jan. 1, 1894. Edna and mother both better. Father is not very well. Came to Penn Yan at 3:00 o'clock train & to the college in the stage. Found a new principal in Mr. Bean's place, Mr. Gardiner. He seems very pleasant and an excellent man for the place. Thu. Jan. 4. Prof. Spooner has not been here this week on account of sickness. The boys have organized a military company. The weather is quite warm yet. It was so warm on Christmas day that we had the doors open. The Misses Ball went rowing with Miss Gray. over (p.86) Fri. Jan. 19 Had a reception this evening. There were three lady & three gentleman ushers. We had a promenade for which Miss Julia Ball furnished the music, a fancy march lead by Miss Gray and Mr. Stuart, majic music, charades and a general good time. The girls and boys changed partners often enough so that no one was slighted. Some of the boys offered their arms very gracefully, some were very awkward. Miss Gray & I each promenaded quite often. I promenaded with Misses Clancy, Debenham, Watrons (twice), Van Wil86 Capt. Hodges & Mr. Mersellis. (Jan. 12. Fri.) Quarterly Meeting convened here. Miss Gray & I attended the meeting this evening and I was very much surprised to be seated next to Lute. (Sat. Jan. 13.) Attended the L.M. business meeting this A.M. Had a meeting of the Ladie's Missionary Society in my room at one P.M. Was elected vice President for Keuka Park. Did not attend the afternoon meeting. Had a call (H.) at three o'clock. Attended evening service. It was A.C.F. & not very good. Lute sang very well. The Elmira people left tonight. (Sun. Jan. 14.) Rev. Langworthy preached this A.M. Attended A.C.F. & service in the evening. Mon. Jan. 22. Miss Gray & I went rowing in Mr. Thompson's boat after school this evening. Had a very pleasant time. Thu. Jan. 25. Some of the girls wanted to go to Penn Yan to a Teacher's institute lecture, and, as they could not go alone asked me to go with them. It was quite cold. We started about six o'clock and reached Penn Yan quite early for the lecture. Had to stand outside and wait quite a time for the doors to be opened. The lecture was by Dr. Schmits of Normal school, subject "The Aesthetic Side of Our Nature". Fri. Jan. 26. Attended a reception given by the ladies of the Park to Prof. and Mrs. Gardiner. Went with Miss Gray and we asked Mrs. Potter, the Misses Ball's aunt to go with us. Had refreshments, sandwiches, coffee cake and oranges. It was a bore. Miss Gray skated a few minutes after supper before the reception. 87 Sat. Jan. 27. Miss Gray and I went skating a little while this forenoon and also in the afternoon. In the evening went to the parlor until seven o'clock and called on Mrs. Gardiner afterward. Sun. Jan. 28. Mr. Gardiner preached today. Mon. Jan. 29. Miss Gray and I went skating at 3:15 although it was snowing hard. Got so wet we had to change our clothes completely when we came home. Skated until my ankle was so tired I could hardly stand on it. Tue. Jan. 29. Mrs. Gardiner called about 15 minutes before supper time. Tue. Feb. 20. The military reception took place this evening. The drill was fine, but the remainder of the evening seemed dull. Several Starkey boys were here. Thu. Feb. 22. Went home. Stopped in Penn Yan at Helen's until train time. Washington's birthday was to be celebrated on Friday instead of today so I go tonight. Fri. Feb. 23. Very cold. Sat. Feb. 24. Coldest day of the winter. Thermometer below zero. Sun. Feb. 25. Thermometer 16 degrees below zero this morning. Warmer in the afternoon. Mon. Feb. 26. Came back with Prof. Spooner this morning. Somewhat warmer. In the P.M. went across the lake & skated. Coming back we met88 Joseph Bullock & Mr. Gilder with an ice-boat. They asked us to ride, & we had a delightful ride. It was quite cold and we went to Mrs. Thompson's to warm afterward. Tue. Feb. 27. Went skating after school. Delightful on other side of lake. Mon. Mch. 12. Miss Ball left on Saturday for Crystal Springs, leaving me in charge of the girls. I received a letter by the afternoon mail telling me that mother had been run over and hurt. Started for home on the 7:00 P.M. train. Tue. Mch. 13. Mother has no bones broken. She was crossing Main St. about 7:00 P.M. on Friday evening when a boy driving Fanton's horse & carriage ran over her. The thill struck her in the left side, throwing her over half way to the next cross-walk. The wheels ran over both legs, cutting clothing and skin but not breaking the bones. Thu. Mch. 22. Lute came down this evening bringing mother a bunch of beautiful carnations. Sat. Mch. 24. Edna and I worked hard all day. Sun. " 25. Easter. Went to church in the A.M. Mother came out and sat at the table in her big chair for dinner. Mon. " 26. Started for K. C. at 6:32 A.M. Met Mr. Spooner at Penn Yan. Classes arranged in the P.M. I have N.Y. Hist., Drawing, Botany, Roman Hist.,89 and possibly U.S. Hist. or Physiology. Fri. Mch. 30. Miss Gray, the Misses Ball and I went to walk about 8:00 P.M. We saw a most beautiful display of Aurora Borealis. It commenced with a light streak in the north west, extending toward the zenith. It spread until the whole heavens were covered. The most beautiful shades of reds were shown as well as the white light. It was beautiful beyond comparison. The zenith seemed the center of the display and streams of light extended in all directions. Sat. Mch. 31. Went to Penn Yan on the stage this A.M. Quite windy. Sun. Apr. 8. When we got up this morning the ground was white with snow. It snowed some Friday and Saturday. The snow soon melted and it was quite comfortably warm in the afternoon. After dinner the Misses Ball, Miss Gray, the Gardiners and I went to the parlor, sang some hymns and talked. Afterward Miss Ella and I toook a walk. Later Miss Julia and Miss Gray joined us. Wed. Apr. 11. It snowed quite a little yesterday, all last night, and all day today so that the snow is quite deep. It was a foot deep this morning. It is not very cold and the snow is quite wet. Dr. Ball told me a few days ago, Sat., I think, that I would be wanted next year so I expect to stay. 90 Thu. Apr. 12. The Misses Ball, Miss Gray and I, beside quite a number of the students went to Penn Yan to "The Old Homestead". The "Urbana" came down the lake about half past seven and we got there about eight o'clock, just before the performance began. It was good, everyone said, there was nothing objectionable, the singing was good, but upon the whole I did not enjoy it so very much. There was little that was elevating. Got back to the college about 11:30 P.M. Fri. Apr. 13. Went home on the 7:15 train. Sat. Apr. 14. My birthday. Edna, mother and father each gave me a very pretty china fruit plate for a birthday present. Twenty-four today. And yet I don't feel any older than I did when I was fourteen. Not so old sometimes. Sun. Apr. 15. Went to church in the morning. Edna and I went to aunt Catharine's in the P.M. Mother seems to improve slowly. She is able to sit up most of the time. Mon. Apr. 16. Came back to college. Had to wait from the 7:00 o'clock train until 10:15 for the stage. Fri. Apr. 20. Went on the 2:00 train to the L.M. at Elmira. Ora and Alice Bishop met me at the train and we did some shopping before going to the house. Did not attend church in the evening. Lute came in and spent the evening. It was a sermon by Dr. Ball. Ora & Allis went. 91 Sat. Apr. 21. Attended church all day. Had dinner at the church. Allis B. and I went down town after the afternoon service. Sun. Apr. 22. Attended church in the A.M. Went with John for a walk before breakfast, and over to his mother's after church. Charles Vernoy came in, in the P.M. and so did Lute. Went with Lute to the 1st Baptist Church in the evening, although it rained. Mon. Apr. 23. Started on the 6:32 A.M. train for K.C. Lute came to the depot with me. Mr. Ward met Mr. Mersellis, Lora Marsh, Mr. Denney and I at Penn Yan. We got here just in time for chapel. I was elected I.M. clerk while at Elmira. Received a book "Phillips Brook's Year Book" as a birthday present from Lute. Sat. Apr. 28. It has rained all day. We have been rowing a great deal this week. The weather had been very pleasant. Sat. May 26. Went over to Aunt Mary Week's. Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Thompson, Miss Hewett, Miss Spencer and I rowed over. Mr. & Mrs. T. and the others went on to Crosby's & I stopped at Finton's & walked up to Aunt Mary's. Delia came up on the afternoon boat, and Vi & her husband came over Sunday, so we had a very pleasant visit. Mr. Thompson come over to Miss Hewett's for Eva, Delia and I. Sunday night Eva rowed back with a boy & girl who were over too, 92 and Mr. T. brought Delia and I. It got quite rough before we got back. Delia stayed until Monday morning & went back on the stage. Sat. June 9. Went to Penn Yan on the afternoon stage and stayed over Sunday with Delia and Helen. The McMaster boys, John and Will, came Sat. eve & stayed until Monday morning. That partly spoiled my visit, but I enjoyed myself very much with Delia. June 7. Received a box of delicious candy from Lute. Sat. June 16. This P.M. Miss Ball, Miss Gray and I went rowing although it was very warm. After supper we went out again, taking some onions and bread & butter and ate them out on the lake. In the evening we all went to the entertainment given by the military company. Sunday June 17. Rev. Mr. Walworth of Penn Yan (Baptist) preached an excellent sermon to the graduating class this morning. Mon. June 18. Miss Julia Ball & I took a row after supper. We crossed the lake & had a lovely time. Went to the Philaleathean society entertainment & later to the reception & banquet. Tue. June 19. Commencement day. Worked hard in the chapel all the A.M. Exercises were very pleasant in P.M. Started at about 6:00 for Penn Yan. Stayed home all the evening. Wed. June 20. Went to commencement at Cook, & later to Alumni93 1894 dinner. Prof. Hill's last year. The classes of '94 & '5 gave him in the chapel a bunch & a basket of beautiful roses. At the dinner he was presented with Emerson's complete works & a solid silver berry ladle. He was quite affected. Everyone spoke nicely of Prof. Hill. Thu. June 21. Miss Gray called this A.M. & we went through the glen. She went on the 3:00 P.M. train. Lutie is here. Sat. June 23. Edna & Lutie went to Elmire this A.M. Lute came down & spent the evening. 9495 Denison University, Granville, Ohio. 1906 Sept. 12. I hardly thought when I last wrote in this book, that I would ever continue it at all, surely not from this place, but here I am, and here I hope to stay for this year. As I had written an account of my experiences at Vassar I thought it might be interesting some time to be able to look over my college experiences at Denison. I am to teach a class in beginning Algebra in the preparatory department of Shepardson College, take charge of Shepardson Cottage and have all college expenses and the amount to pay for my board on the club plan for these services. I think myself quite fortunate. I have a year's leave of absence from East Liverpool and may go back there next year. Sept. 10. I started from home Monday evening at 8:07. Mrs. Van Duzer and Ed Skinner were at the depot to see me off. So, of course, was mother, but father, as usual, refused to go. I left Elmira at 10:45 P.M. on the Erie. Wanted to get a mileage but found it would be good only to Meadeville, Pa., and I would have to have another from there so got a ticket to Newark, O. paying $11.80. Reached Manchester, O., my first Sept 11. change, at 9:30 A.M. after a hot, dusty night. Had to wait there about an hour, then took the B & O. to Newark, reaching there about 12:30 noon. My trunk was not brought promptly to the St. R.R. station, so I had to wait until the 2:00 o'clock car to come to Granville. Found Miss Barker who brought me over to the club House. My trunk soon came and I unpacked some. Only one96 girl, Miss Sefton of Pittsburg, was here but Miss North came later. They are room-mates and seem to be very nice girls. Miss Sefton is subdued, Miss North (from Wis.) breezy. Sept. 12. This morning I went to breakfast at Burton Hall, as we did to supper, then went down town for shopping so we could have dinner, then to see Miss Barker and to register. It took me almost all the morning, running from one to the other, to register. We got lunch, Miss Dickerson having been added to our number in the meantime, and the girls washed the dishes. I have to make some more purchases. I am to study Mediaeval History, French, Pshcyology, and German. That will give me 14 hrs. of work per week, which, with my teaching will be enough. Sept. 16. Thursday (13th) registration continued. I visited the Treasurer, etc. Friday I settled my room a little more as my box had arrived by freight, attended classes and kept busy. Was invited by Mrs. Henry Green, who called on me Wednesday with her daughter (Mrs. Wright I think her name is) to supper. Mrs. Green teaches with Frances Rose in Leland University, New Orleans. She is an elderly lady and seemed very pleasant. I liked her very much, and her daughter too. Mr. Green & Mr. Wright (if that is his name) were also very pleasant. Mr. W. is the dentist here. Mrs. Green wanted me to run in and call at any time, and seemed very cordial. Yesterday (15th) I got my curtains up, pictures, and my room in fairly good condition. Shall have to 97 passepartout some more pictures if I have enough. Brought some along for that purpose. Have to make cover for a little stand and bureau as it (the [...]) is and old-fashioned one and has little boxes on the sides so I cannot use my scarf. I didn't say that after I came home from Mrs. Green's I had to attend a faculty meeting at Burton Hill. Had to come home early purposely, although I hated to. Later in the evening the Y.W.C.A. gave a reception in King Hall. It was very pretty. They served punch but the teachers got there too late for that. It was all gone. The room looked very pretty. The girls sang and we left at an early hour. Studied Saturday evening. Hope I have my French lesson. Got past of the psychology. Must get up early and finish that as it was too late to do it last evening. Sept. 16. Today (Sunday) we all went after breakfast to prayers in King Hall, then later to church and Sunday school. I am to be in Dr. Colwell's class in Evidence of Christianity in S.S. That subject appealed to me. Got a letter from Mr. Bamden yesterday in which he spoke of the way things are going in the E.L. church. He thinks he will have to leave unless Dr. Rose's promised visit puts an end to the mischief done by Chas. Brown and Mrs. Malyn. We have six girls in the Club House now. Lily Bell Sefton is from Pittsburg and has taught quite a little. She is older than the other girls but doesn't look it. She has light hair, blue eyes & is very pretty, a very sweet girl. She has been very homesick & nervous and fainted yesterday. Her room-98 mate, Grace Young, is also pretty, a bright, lively girl, a little thoughtless, but seemingly a nice girl. Orza Dickerson is a music special, a very sweet, kind girl, thoughtful and lovable. She was here two years ago. I like her very much. The two Tracy girls are preps, dear little girls, Joy and Jennie. Jennie was homesick, but is getting over it now. Rahme Haider, the sixth one, is a Syrian girl, dark & pretty. She is 2nd yr. prep. and I think intends being a missionary. I like all the girls very much. Attended B.Y.P.U. and church service this evening. Heard an excellent sermon by the pastor, Dr. Baldwin, in which he made prominent the life and work of Aaron. Feb.3. '07 I didn't intend waiting this long to write again, but it seemed to be impossible for me to find time when I ought, so I will go back and write what I think of now. I have a distinct recollection of the first general (Sept.) reception in Drane Gynmasium. It was, I think, the Friday of the second or third week of school. I went with Orza Dickerson. The gymnasium was very prettily decorated and there was a crush there. Orza had to leave to go down to the Conservatory at the end of an hour to let another girl come up. She introduced me to some whom she knew, in a quick little bird-like way she has, flitting from one to the other, then had to leave. I was alone after she went, a great deal. Served punch a while & was glad to have something to do. At last I found a young boy, a Mr. Means, who seemed as lovely as I was and talked to him the99 rest of the time until it was time to go. I was not sorry when that time came. Miss Jones, one of the teachers came & talked to us a few minutes before we left. I don't think I ever felt more lonely in my life. Late in September or early in October I had the privilege of listening to a talk in Sherman Hall by Dr. Timpanny, a medical missionary to India. He was fine. His theme seemed to be "A missionary must be an all-around man" and it would do a world of good to the student volunteers. Through the fact that no chaperone was provided, there were none of the girls there. One of the young men introduced himself to me, & Dr. Field did the same. I also met Dr. Timpanny, Dr. Field and Mr. Bamden had spoken of me to him. I enjoyed the talk very much. My class-work was somewhat changed for the first semester by Prof. Goodell advising me to drop Mediaeval History, Sophomore work, and take U.S. History, Junior. I told him I wanted credit for that & he said he would give me some work outside of class & would give me an exam & I could make it up in that way. I did so and he gave me credit, partly on work he gave me and partly on my teaching record. Then Prof. William's told me I could make up the required English & after getting permission of Dr. Hunt & Prof. Spencer100 to make up the Logic required, the second semester, I found I could graduate this year, which delights me. I have the English about ready to take an exam. in and expect to take one the first of the week. Events have flowed very smoothly this first semester. I have attended the Monday evening Y.W.C.A. meetings part of the time, the Thursday evening church prayer-meeting regularly and the morning church service. I go to Sunday School part of the time, rarely to B.Y.P.U., usually to evening service. During the first month of college I was invited to a reception given the faculty by Dr. & Mrs. Hunt. Sept. 18 (?) I believe it was Tuesday evening, Sept. 18. I went with Miss Barker as I didn't know the way. Had quite a pleasant time. Met Prof. and Mrs. Carney who were at Keuka College after I left. I liked Mrs. Carney very much and found out that she was a very dear friend of Mary Barnes. Shes said she was coming to call on me. Dr. Hunt told me that he had called the attention of the faculty in a meeting they had held the evening before to an outline he had had me put on the board in Psychology. He said it was well arranged and substantially correct and showed a trained mind. I felt better for his words. I am taking five hours of Psychology with Dr. Hunt, five hours of French with Dr. McKibben, three hours of history (U.S.) with Prof. Goodell and one hour of Methods of Modern 101 Language Teaching with Prof. Willis Chamberlain. Wed. Nov. 28. Had our final exam. in Psychology. It was not hard after Dr. Hunt's review. Nov . 29. Thanksgiving Day. The Club House girls were invited to the dining hall to dinner and we all went except Orza, who was invited out. We enjoyed our dinner very much. After dinner the girls played "Going to Jerusalem" in the Dining Room, then went to Burton Hall and heard Miss Montgomery recite "The Little Strawberry Girl". Then Miss Barker & her niece Juliet, Miss Adams, Misses Walker and Steelman, Rahme Haider and I went for a walk. We walked around a triangle of four miles and came back feeling finely. After Thanksgiving Mrs. Carney called on me and invited me to Sunday dinner. I accepted, of course. Mr. Scheffel, a senior boy, was also there and we got pretty well acquainted. In the afternoon Mr. Lee, a Chinese student, came in. The Carneys had to go to the photograph gallery as Prof. Carney had made arrangements with Mr. Tresize to go before he knew I was coming to dinner & we stayed alone while they were gone. I enjoyed being there very much. Dec. 12. College closed at noon. All but three of us cut Psych. but Dr. Hunt excused us and we were glad we hadn't cut. Miss Alderson, a girl from W.Va. who has recently come to take music, and I started on the 12:30 car for Newark, then took the train to Mansfield. We got there about102 four o'clock. Her brother was there to meet us in his auto, and took us to his home where we had supper, and I had a pleasant little visit until train time. I took the 7:35 P.M. Erie train east and arrived in Elmira the next morning (Friday) at about eight o'clock. Went over to the city to do a little shopping and met Ora. Joined forces with her & we met Mary, Mrs. Carey, Minnie Vernoy or Nettie(?), Leona & her mother-in-law at different times. Ora went to the station with me, hoping to see Edna & Donald whom I was to meet and go on home with. The train came in, as we thought, but no Edna, so Ora went home. I waited for my train and in a few minutes another Erie train came in & Edna & Donald got off and came into the station. We went on home, getting there about 2:00 P.M. I got my Christmas presents ready and sent them off and helped trim a tree for Donald. We had the parlor darkened and lighted the tree up Christmas morning after breakfast. It looked very pretty. It was quite a large tree. Father got it away up on the hill. Donald looked at it then clapped his hands and danced. he said "O, isn't it pretty?" We all had our presents on it. I got so much, a couple of plaid waists & some aprons from father and mother, cloth for a dress & a colored under skirt from Edna, a five dollar bill from Will, that I am going to get my cap and gown with, a picture of Donald, a very pretty collar from May Dixson, a handkerchief, a [...] & a calendar from Miss Flo., a travellilng bag of denim & rubber from Mary Andrews, a picture from Mary Dunham, a 103 handkerchief bag from Miss Campbell, a Keuka College pennant from Mrs. [Durfee], a beautiful center piece from Mrs. [Durfee], some yoke or collar pins from Mrs. Spaid, a book, "Cranford", from Mrs. Harvey, a very pretty china bonbon dish from Clyde, a booklet from Miss Bushong, a Denison banner from my Club House girls, a collar from Miss Alderson, a sachet from Miss Barker, a burnt wood frame from Maude Arnold, two handkerchiefs from Ora, a picture of Mr. & Mrs. Bamden, a button bag from Miss Norton, a chamois, & scissors guard from Mrs. Lumbey, & a gold & white dish from Mr. McCoy. I think I got more than my share. We were so glad Edna and Donald could be with us. It was so good to have them. Will Martin was down for Xmas dinner. Edna and I were invited up to Miss Brigg's one evening for supper. I went but she didn't . Mrs. Van Duzer, Grace Ford, Mary Barnes, & Maude McClure were there. We had a very pleasant time. Mrs. Van Duzer invited us for Dec. 31st. for the evening to a reception. I went, but Edna didn't. Had a very pleasant time. Got home a little after 11:00 P.M. Mary Goldsmith was there and told me about the resignation of Pres. John Chester Ball of Keuka College. At midnight the Episcopal bell tolled Jan. 1, 1907. 1907 times by actual count and ten times that by calm (!) estimate. Ed. Skinner called twice while we were home, and it seemed as if all our friends called. I tried to see some. Made an outing flannel gown, two waists, a skirt & tucked the yoke of a waist mother made for me. 104 Jan. Dr. Eubank, one of our medical missionaries, spoke in Sherwin Hall. I went up with Miss Barker. A lot of the girls went. We had a fine, inspiring talk. Dr. Hunt, in introducing Dr. Eubank, said: "We measure a man by the height of his ambitions, by the depth of his convictions, and by the breadth of his interests and sypmathies." Judged by that standard he thought we were to hear from one of the greatest men of the time. Jan. 27. A little before Thanksgiving I was invited to Sunday evening lunch with Miss Montgomery, Fernald and Chaffee so I returned the invitation and had them here. I had fried oysters, celery, brown & white bread & butter sandwiches, cocoa, cherries (canned) & cake. We had a very pleasant time. After they had gone I took my chafing dish & some oysters I had left up to Lily bell Sefton's room, where the girls were & fried the oysters for them. I had turned a pail of hot cocoa up my sleeve early in the evening & it had blistered my arm & rubbed off the blister so it was quite sore. Spilled the cocoa down the front of my new brown skirt, too. (Dec. '06) Just before the holidays I had the girls come to my room for a chafing dish supper one Sunday evening. We had a Welch rarebit, the first I had ever made, & it was good. I was so glad it was. The girls enjoyed it, too. Jan. 28-30. Exams. from Monday until Wednesday. I had French each day, German Tuesday, History the Friday previous, Hist. of Phil. Wednesday. I know I didn't do well in Phil. for I simply couldn't thinkg at all. My brain was in a [muteled] condition. 105 1907 Thursday, Jan. 31. Dr. Woelfkin was to have preached to us at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel but his train was delayed and he didn't get here so Dr. Hunt preached, and he gave us an excellent sermon. Dr. Woelfkin talked in the lecture-room of the church at 2:00 and preached in the evening. Feb. 1. Friday Dr. Woelfkin had a meeting for the boys at 10:00 A.M., one for the girls at 3:00 P.M. and preached in the church in the evening. I enjoy every one of his talks. He looks like a plain business man, but he gives such helpful sermons. He is fine. He met the girls just before prayers in King Hall Thursday evening. Feb. 2. Saturday there was only a meeting at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall. I didn't go, for I had so much else to do. Feb. 3. Heard Dr. Woelfkin preach this morning. Had an excellent sermon. Did not stay to Sunday School but came home and started dinner. There was a meeting in Recital hall at 4:00 P.M. but I did not go. In the evening chaperoned the girls to B.Y.P.U. in Miss Chaffee's place, but didn't have to come home before church as all the girls stayed. It was Dr. Woelfkin's last sermon. He spoke of the outward repulsion and inward attraction of the Christian life. He said that nothing really good is outwardly attractive, everything has some repellent feature, something we must give up to get it. He spoke of education as an example. Nov. 10. 1906. We heard a fine lecture by Dr. Geo. E. Vincent. It was at the Opera House. I sat next Miss Montgomery & came back with her and Miss Barker. The Opera House is a little stuffy place.106 Dec. 13, 1906. We heard Mr. William Harper, a basso, this evening. Miss Ferrar played his accompaniaments. He has a fine voice and I enjoyed the evening very much. 1907, Jan. 22. Dr. Chas. Eastman the Sioux Indian lectured, but I didn not go as I chaperoned a part of girls to Newark to see "The College Widow". It was quite good and I enjoyed it. About 200 went from Granville, many of the faculty. There were two st. cars crowded. ? During the first semester I attended a sonata recital by Prof. Judson that was delightful. He played the violing and Miss Dorothy Kibbler the accompaniment. I enjoyed it immensely as I did an impromptu recital later by Miss Emily Ferrar who was here visiting her sister. Miss Ferrar has a fine voice. Mrs. Wilson, our vocal teacher also gave a recital which was delightful. She has a rich, sweet voice of great power, but I liked Miss Ferrar's evern better. We, that is some of the teachers, are meeting each Sunday morning at 8:15 for Bible study. I enjoy it very much. We are studying Sanders & Kent's "The Messages of the Lating Prophets". It gives me many new ideas. Feb. 4. Registration day. I have registered for Philosophy, 5 hrs, French, 4 hrs., History, 3 hrs., and Logic, 4 hrs. Went to a prayer meeting in Recital hall at 6:00 o'clock, then to the faculty prayer meeting in Miss Barker's room. One girl in the prayer meeting quoted a remark of Dr. Chivers in his talk here last year. It was, "The brave of the world in care, the cure for care is prayer, the end of prayer is peace". Have 107 written to Frances Ross & Cousin Maude, and am going to write some more letters while I have time. Heard Friday of the death Wednesday (Jan. 30) of May Dixson's father. They will miss him sadly. Tue. Feb. 5. Dr. Ira M. Price of Chicago University spoke to us this morning in chapel. He is a D.U. Alumnus. He left two thoughts with me., "We cannot get away from our record", and "What we think will soon be what we are". His talk was fine. Went down to Prof. Williams' at 7:00 P.M. and took an oral exam on Junior English. That finishes my required English. It wasn't bad at all. Glad to be through with it. Wed. Feb. 6. Miss Benedict gave an organ recital in Recital hall at 8:00 P.M. Mrs. Wilson was to have sung, but had a severe cold and could not. I enjoyed the recital very much, especially the first number, Otto Malling's, "Githsemane, Golgotha, Calvary", and Felix Borowski'sl "Menuet". She plays beautifully. The last number, Carl Piutti's Sonate in G.Minor, Finale, showed a wonderful amount of pedalling. Fri. Feb. 8. Attended Enterpe Society this evening and was one of the judges on debate. Wanted to go to Philo. as Grace North debated there. This is preliminary to the debate between the two societies. Attended the Language Association at 3:30 P.M. Sat. Feb. 9. Went to Elsie Wright's room after supper then to Mary Montgomery's. Stayed until 9:30, then pressed my gown. We are to wear them to chapel Monday for the first. Invited Miss Ferrar to lunch with me tomorrow evening, but she couldn't come as Mrs. Wilson & Sam would be there [one]108 1907. Sunday and she felt she ought to stay with her. Samuel is sick, has pneumonia and is very bad. Sunday, Feb. 10. Went to church in the morning and in the evening. Heard two good sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Wrote some letters in the afternoon. The girls all came to my room for evening lunch & I gave them some creamed oysters cooked in my chafing dish. They seemed to enjoy them. Grace North didn't come as she was invited out by one of the girls in one of the dorms. Mon. Feb. 11. The seniors wore cap and gown for the first time today. We met in Prof. William's recitation room and put them on then all marched up to chapel, girls ahead, across from the boy's stairway to our places. The others cheered. Cut in Ethics today & tomorrow. Prixy is away. Rahme Haider heard today that her mother is dead. She feels very badly broken up, of course. I feel very sorry for her. Heard an excellent talk on Chinese girls at Y.W. by Mrs. Sweet of Hachow, China. They are here on furlough & are to return next year. It was very interesting. After that went to faculty meeting. Got a picture of Maude this evening. Tue. Feb. 12. The first "Senior Circus" this evening. The boys of the Junior class had liberally spread handbills advertising "Willie's Wonders", minstrels, and distributed them through the audience. The "Circus", which was an oratorical exhibition of the senior boys taking part, was attended by most of the class in cap and gown, the class being seated in the rear middle seats in Recital Hall. After the performance, Elsie Wright, Ida Wickenden and I went down town and had a Sundae.109 The Juniors dressed in fantastic attire and sat in the middle front seats. The hall was crowded, many went away. Rahme Haider heard of the death of her mother in Syria. She is almost frantic with grief. Fri. Feb. 15. Went over to Mrs. Carney's after supper and borrowed a coat and vest of Prof. Carney's to wear tomorrow evening in the Senior "Stunt" at a fancy dress party to be given. Came home and washed my hair. Rahme Haider was in my room until nearly 10:00 o'clock. Sat. Feb. 16. Wend down town, studied French and went to the Gym. to practice for the Faculty "stunt" for this evening. They have changed it. After dinner did some errands. At 4:30 practiced for the senior stunt. Had to be at the gym. at 6:45 to take in money at the gallery. Two girls helped me. After most of the people had come we went down stairs. Those who wore fancy costume were on the first floor, those who didn't dress in costume, in the gallery. I was dressed as a witch with my college gown, short black cape and hight pointed cap. Wore my hair down my back. We had a grand march, then the "stunts", then they danced. I marched with Miss Adams. The Senior stunt was first. We had a minstrel show. I was interlocutor. I wore Prof. Carney's dress suit, a derby hat, a pair of gym. bloomers. The girls of the class were blackened and dressed in fantastic garb. Mary Montgomery was to have taken a prominent part, but she was called home at the last minute by the death of a friend and the illness of her mother so we had to do the best we could without her. We had very little practice. We had songs & a song & dance by110 1907 by Laura Beitler, jokes and a cake-walk. It was quite a success. The conservatory stunt was a music lesson given to the daughter of Mrs. Wiggs, with her mother's assistance. Mrs. Wilson, vocal teacher, was Mrs. Wiggs. The conservatory also gave the "Kitchen symphony", played on a glass, a pitcher, a frying pan, a tin pan and two tin kettle covers. Ethel Reese was conductor, with a large kitchen spoon for baton. It was fine. The Senior Preps came in in a procession in night dresses carrying candles. Then followed the "Semi Stages of Womanhood", by the town girls, then first was a mother with her children about her, saying their prayers and playing with dolls, next was a childrens tea party, then followed school girls about 16, then the college graduates with books, tennis racket, basket ball, etc., fourth and fifth a wedding, sixth, the first child, seventh the widow. The faculty stunt was "Registration Day", with Miss Peckham as Dean Barker and Miss Barker as Mrs. Raymond, a lady who brings her daughter, Geraldine May, to college. Eleanor Chaffee was her daughter. The costumes were fine. Eleanor Chaffee had a real Scotch Highland costume, Mrs. Altrugy a Mexican costume, Miss Barker was a Greek lady, Misses Peckham & Stanton two English Lords, Miss Jones a negro valet. Mrs. Baldwin, the pastors wife, dressed as a man, Mrs. Hunt, a nun. There were two Little Bo Peeps, a Queen of Hearts (Jennie, Gracy) paper dolls, Indians, Japanese, Kitchen girls, men, women & children. We all enjoyed it very much. 111 Everything passed off very pleasantly. It was a great success. Sun. Feb. 17. Went to church morning and evening and heard two fine sermons by Dr. Baldwin. Asked Miss Ferrar to lunch with me this evening. Had creamed oysters, cooked with my chafing dish, Waldorf salad, bread & butter sandwiches, celery, cocoa, cake, and ginger pears I brought from home. Wrote my home letter this afternoon but no others. Wed. Feb. 20. Lecture course entertainment, The Philharmonic String Quartette, of Cleveland. I chaperoned. It was very good. Thur. Feb. 21. I read my paper on "The Elementary Course in German in Secondary Schools" in the Language Association. Profs. McKibben and chamberlin ("Dutch") said some very kind things to me about it. Patrick and Thomas of our French class were there, I think because Prof. McKibben spoke of it in our French class this morning. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Feb. 22. Holiday. Senior banquet in the evening. I didn't go, neither did Elsie Wright, as she came to supper with me. Studied, read and served in the evening, also wrote some letters. Sat. Feb. 23. Studied some, served some, read & wrote a letter or two. Sun. Feb. 24. Heard Rev. A.S.Carmare preach this morning in behalf of the Ohio Educational Society. His theme was "The Master Key" and he plead for life lived in every part of the Palace of Life not in two or three rooms only. As the Master Key to open the doors he offered godliness. The thought "A rut is only a grave with both ends extended to infinity" I liked. 112 1907 Feb. 28. Went to the dentist's (Dr. Davis) in the afternoon to have a tooth filled. In the evening attended a lecture in Recital Hall by Mr. Jackson, Secretery of the Associated Charities of Cleveland. His subject was "Organized Charity" and his talk was very good. When asked by Dr. Hunt to distinguish between poverty and pauperism he said, "Poverty is a matter of the pocket-book, pauperism is a matter of the mind". He quoted in regard to charitable work "First plan your work, then work your plan". Studied until 1:30 A.M. as I had a hard lesson in Ethics, & was behind. March 3 Sunday. Went to church in the morning but not in the evening. It was communion Sunday. We have had snow flurries all day today. It seems quite a little colder tonight, though not seven yet. Ordered my commencement dress, or rather the cloth, yesterday. It is to be white point d'esprit trimed with white satin ribbon. Shall make it myself. Mch. 6. Took a long walk in the afternoon, walked four miles. It was a beautiful day, just cool enough to make a walk enjoyable. Went alone. In the evening attended a lecture by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. He give a brief lecture, illustrated by stereoptism on Bach and Handel, and illustrated their works by pianola. I enjoyed it very much. The cloth for my dress came. Monday I received a package from mother, containing my black & white check dress that I got the cloth for Xmas. It's made very prettily & she has trimmed the front with eyelet embroidery. Her eyes have been so bad I am sorry she did, but it is very pretty. March 8. Friday The Philo-Enterpean Literary contest took place this evening. The societies occupied different sides of Recital Hall, the boys were wearing different society colors, and most of them 113 were, standing in the side aisles, for there were not seats enough to accomodate all. There were songs from both, cheers etc., before the contest began, and while the judges were out. They were out a long time, then it was declared that Enterpe had everything. It didn't seem a just decision. Eveyone objects, and Miss Barker went over the markings again and awarded a tie to the essay. Sat. Mch. 9. Went to supper with Bertha Heacock and spent most of the evening with her & Elsie Wright. Came home and found a letter from father and one from the Fisk Agency informing me of a vacancy at Bloomsburgh,(Pa.) Norman School. Wrote a letter there and copied testi normals, and didn't get to bed until after 1:00 o'clock. Sun. Mch. 10. Heard Dr. Ketman, the Secretary of the Western Section of the A.B.P.S. this morning. He gave us an excellent talk. Mon. Mch. 11. Heard an illustrated lecture on "Bismya, the oldest city in the world", by Dr. Edgar J. Banks, director of the Babylonian Expedition of the University of Chicago. It was a rare treat. He described the expedition, methods of work, treasures found and showed many interesting pictures. It made me crazy to take a course in ancient history with him or some one else who had gone to the sources. This year at Denison is a privilege, even outside class-room work. Wed. Mch. 13. Cut in ethics today. Received an invitation from Mr. Patrick to attend the lecture Monday evening. Attended a lecture, illustrated with stereoptism & pianola by Prof. Judson in Recital Hall. 114 1907 Thur. Mch. 14. Attended prayer meeting in the evening. Fri. Mch. 15. Attended Philo and was judge on a debate between Elsie Wright and Ida Wickenden. The subject was rediculous. It was "Resolved that if it takes 36 yrs. of yellow calico to make an elephant a slink waist, it will take a corresponding length of time for a cockroach with a wooden leg to bore through a cake of Sapolio". The affirmation (Ida) won. It was a lot of fun. Mon. Mch. 18. Mr. Patrick called this P.M. Miss Ferrar was here when he called. He took me to the lecture in the evening. It was by Senator Dolliver of Iowa and was very good. Tue. Mch. 19. Got a letter today telling me that Edna has a little girl, born Sunday, St. Patrick's Day. Am so glad she is a girl. Thur. Mch. 21. Heard a lecture by Prof. Judson on Schubert & Beethoven, illustrated by stereoptism & pianola. It was very good. It was the third and all have been excellent. Fri. Mch. 22. The Philomatheon Society gave their extra this evening. It was "The Princess" and was well given. The costumes for the principal characters were rented in Columbus & were good, of course. The girls all did well, especially Mary McKibben, the Princess. I went with Elsie Wright & Bertha Heacock. Mon. Mch. 25. Exam. in History. Began at 1:00 & lasted until 3:00. Quite hard but fair. Mch. 26. Exam. in Ethics. It was not hard nor long. I was through in 35 minutes. Hope I get a good grade.115 Mch. 27, Wednesday. Started on the 11:30 A.M. car for Cambridge. Mr. Samuels came to the Club House and carried my suit case to the car for me. It was raining. We got to Newark and found the 12:30 B & D train which we were to take later. It still rained. The train didn't come until 2:55. Mr. Theodore Johnson & his cousin Effie were to take the same train. Mr. Bamden was at the station in Cambridge to meet me. It had stopped raining and we walked home. Went to prayer meeting in the evening. Mch. 28-30 Sewed most of the time on my graduating dress. Mch. 31. Sunday. Mr. Bamden being with the Salem church, Mrs. Bamden & I attended the First Baptist Church, after going to Sunday School at the Mission. Heard Rev. David Carman, the pastor, a younger brother of Mr. Augustus Carman of Granville. It was a pretty good sermon. Tue. April 1. Mrs. Bamden received a telegram that Mr. McCoy would be here on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden left for the Minister's Conference at Granville yesterday, so I went to the depot to meet Mr. McCoy. Wed. Apr. 2. Mr. McCoy took Mrs. Bamden and me through the glass factory. It is one of the largest in the world. It was very interesting. The men gathered the molten glass on the end of a rod from the furnaces, put it in a mould and pressed it into shape. Then the dish or pitcher or whatever it was, was reheated by boys & passed to men who turned it, shaping it with a stick dipped in water. Some things, such as globes for gold-fish, were blown. That was interesting too. They were not116 1907 engraving when we were there, so we couldn't see that process. Mr. McCoy got a little glass dish for each of us as a souvenir. Thursday, April 4. Started home on the 12:15 train. Mr. Bamden came in from Granville while we were at the station. He had started on the 5:30 car from Granville to get that early train home, then found in Newark that the train was there hours late. Mr. Samuels was on the train and was very kind to me, carried my suit case home, etc. He seems a fine young man. Went over to practice with the Senior girls for the play in the evening, or rather to see Miss Eckhart, who is drilling them, about my duties as business manager, and was pressed into taking two unimportant parts. It isn't hard, but will take some time for practice. Fri. Apr.5. Classes today. Rahme Haider hasn't come back yet. Sat. Apr.6. The Senior Class and some others are invited to Prof. Spencer's Tuesday evening. They are to dress in costume, and I am asked to represent some nation. I counted on Rahme Haider's helping me to get up a Syrian costume but she isn't here. Miss Parsons told me Ruth Carlin has a Chinese costume which she thought she would lend so I asked her and she lent it to me. It is a beauty. There are brocaded silk trousers in light green, a cherry colored skirt, handsomely embroidered, a coat of light yellow with sleeves, another sleeveless one of red, all embroidered, & she said she would get shoes & hair ornaments for me. The costume is beautiful. 117 Sun. Apr. 7. It rained this morning so I couldn't wear my Easter gown & hat. Well, nobody much did wear them, so I didn't care. Hope it will be warm next Sunday. Tuesday, April 9. Went to the Senior Reception given by Prof. and Mrs. Spencer, chaperoned though I didn't care to. I wore the Chinese costume Ruth Carlin lent me. The shoes were such as Chinese men and the women who do not practice foot-biding wear. They had high soles (pencil drawing of the chinese shoe) and were of green, red and maroon-colored satin, embroidered with gold & colors. I had seven hair ornaments, two of gold shaped like birds on spiral wire springs which went on each side of my front hair and the others of colors with had fringe, some of them and little springs of gilt wire with a bead on the end projecting from them & moving as my head moved. Mrs. Carlin said the blue of the decorations of the ornaments was made of the feathers of the King bird. At the party each one was given a little booklet in which to write the names of persons present and what they represented. Latin prizes for best & worst record were given. Then we had a little puzzle made of card-board to solve. We had refreshments consisting of egg salad, creamed chicken, pickles, lemonade, pineapple ice and two kinds of cake. We reached home about 11:00 P.M. Mr. Schoeffel took me to supper and came home with me. It was a rainy, unpleasant evening. We. Apr. 10. There was a Faculty recital at 4:00 P.M. in Recital Hall in which Prof. Judson and Miss Kibler took part. Miss K. [writing in left margin] I forgot to mention a silver article with colored enamel shaped something like this, worn on a bottom of the coat. (1) is used to clean the ears, it is an ear spoon, (2) is a pointed instrument used to scratch the head and clean the teeth, (3) is a small pair of tweezers to pull out hairs on the face, (4) is a small blade to cut sweetmeats, (5) was broken off. I also wore on another button a small now hand-mirror. I carried a fan & maroon silk embroidered handkerchief. [the numbers in the description match the numbers on the drawing in the margin] 118 played from Mss. for the first time, an original romance from an original sonata by Prof. Wood. At 7:00 o'clock there was a lecture on Musical Appreciation by Prof. Judson which was also good. Thursday April 11. Attended prayer meeting then a lecture by Prof. Bowen of Meadville Theological School, Allegheny, Pa., on "Charles Wagner and the 'Simple Life'". It was fairly good. Friday, Apr. 12. Attended Enterpe Extra this evening. It consisted of a drill, a short play entitled "Ladies of Athens", music, and a pantomime. The last was the best. All was good but the whole not up to the Philo. extra. Sat. Apr. 13. Cleaned my room and put up clean curtains, got my French lesson, went down town, studied in the library in the afternoon & finished my history thesis, ironed, called on Mrs. Orcutt and wrote to Mrs. Bamden in the evening. Sun. Apr. 14. My birthday. How fast they come! Stayed at home from church this morning and read to Rahme Haider, who is still sick. Am invited to Elsie Wright's to lunch this evening. Mon. Apr. 15. The Senior Girl's Prize Essay contest took place this evening. The essays were all fairly good, but not scholarly, not more than one might expect of an unusually bright High School pupil. Mary McKibben got first and Bess Wilson second prize. After the contest all the girls went down to Case's and had ice cream Sundaes, or something else. We got back about 11:00 P.M. I led Y.W.C.A. prayer meeting at 6:00 P.M. Subject "Position Living". 119 Tue. Apr. 16. The Glee Club concert took place in Recital Hall at 8:00 o'clock. It was very good, the solos by Mr. Fox (basso), Mr. Possons (trombone), Mr. Legler (with harp accompaniament), duet by Mary Montgomery (cornet) & Mr. Possons (trombone) were the features of the performances. Wed. Apr. 17. Prof. King of the Pittsburg School of vocal expression gave a lecture in the Opera House. I didn't go but he gave a short Thur. Apr. 18. chapel talk Thursday morning which was very good. I didn't go to prayer-meeting nor to Mr. Legler's recital this evening. Stayed home and worked. Fri. Apr. 19. Went to luncheon at Mrs. E.W. Hunt's. Had a delightful time. The table was decorated with an immense bunch of crimson roses in the center & a rose at each plate. The place cards each had a crimson rose painted on them. The table was set without cloth and the doilies were very pretty. The first course was grape fruit with two red marachino cherries on each half. Then we had bouillion with whipped cream on it, saltines and celery. Then came creamed chicken in bread cases, bread sticks, potato cakes which looked like gems, and olives. Then we had ice cream in the form of red roses with leaves & a stem on each plate so that it looked quite natural, fruit cake, and lastly coffee and macaroons. We had as favors at each place a clothes-pin dressed like a college girl in cap & gown carrying a diploma tied with red ribbon. The diploma contained our fortunes. Mine read, "I married for money, but I lead a good life And my millionaire husband secured a nice wife I ride in my Auto. & loook very grand, There's no finer lady than I in the land."120 1907. I went directly from Mrs. Hunt's to class (History.) The Chi Psi girls entertained the senior girls in their sorority house from 4:00 until 5:00. We enjoyed talking with the girls & had cocoa & wafers for refreshments. At 8:00 o'clock the Shepardson faculty gave a reception to Dr. & Mrs. Cole, & Dr. & Mrs. Herrick. Dr. Cole was formerly a prof. in the university & is now going to Vassar as asso. prof. Dr. Herrick goes to Chicago University as Professor on Neurology in the Graduate School. It was in Stone Hall Reception Room and was a pleasant function. It was quite informal. The Denison Professors & wives, the trustees & their wives from Granville & Newark were there. After refreshments, which consisted of coffee, pickles, & sandwiches, oranges cut up with grated cocoa-nut on top & seved in slusht cups, & wafers, we had speeches by Dr. Hunt, Dr. Cole & Dr. Herick, Mr. Davis, Prof. Hendly, Mr. Burton Case & others. At a late hour (12:15) we came home. Sat. Apr. 20. Had the D.U. boys who live in Hubbard to supper. Harold Tray didn't get here until we were through supper as he worked & thought they were invited for the evening. After the boys went home we, that is Grace, Lilybell, Joy & I, went to the B.Y.P.U. social. There were magazine names to guess, little bags of candy which we were to give one from each time we said "yes" or "no" as a forfeit, a march refreshments (ice & wafers) & we came home at 9:30. Sun. Apr. 21. A beautiful day. Jennie is ill & I didn't go to church. Rahme went for the first time since vacation. All the club house girls were invited to dinner by girls from other buildings. Jennie was sick and couldn't go. I went with Elva Blakeman.121 Sat at Miss Peckham's table. Had a very pleasant time. Am invited to lunch at Mrs. Carney's. Later: Had a very pleasant time at Mrs. Carney's. Miss Hoover the English teacher at the High School was there also. I stayed until almost nine o'clock. Thur. Apr. 25. Went to prayer meeting. There were several baptized after meeting. It was a very pretty service, and very impressive. Practiced for the senior play after meeting. Fri. Apr. 26. Went over and stayed with Bertha Heacock while Elsie went to society. Bertha had to stay in the hall. Sat. Apr. 27. Elsie Wright & I went out & took our books this P.M. It is quite warm & sunny for a change. Sun. Apr. 28. Elsie, & Bertha were over to lunch with me this evening. It is a lovely evening & has been a lovely day. Wed. May 1. Went to the Shepardson Glee Club concert in Recital Hall. It was fairly good. They had some good local hits. The leading part was "The Lady of Shalott" sung by Blonda Watt and the Glee Club. Thur. May 2. Went to practice with the Senior girls. When I came back I found that Lily Bell Sefton had been taken sick suddenly & Mrs. Hunt, Miss Barker & the Doctor were here. It was a form of hysteria, brought on by over-work and not taking care of herself. Mrs. Hunt stayed until 11:15, when she was asleep. I stayed in her room on a cot, but didn't sleep much. Lilybell slept until 2:31 when she waked up & didn't go to sleep again, although I got a few cat-naps. Miss Barker wanted me to stay out of classes the next morning and rest, but of course I didn't. 122 1907. Fri. May 3. There was a reception in Doane Gymnasium but I didn't go. I stayed with Lily Bell. Didn't care to go anyway. Sat. May 4. Went to the reception, or rather tea given by Miss Ferrar at 4:00. Had a pleasant time. Refreshments consisted of tea, strawberries & whipped cream in pastry cases, wafers & mints. In the morning attended a reception given by the Juniors to the Seniors and Faculty. Had a very pleasant time. Wore my white dress & red roses given me by Lily Bell. Sun. May 5. Had Harold Tracy, Misses Samuels & Hazen to dinner. In the afternoon Lily Bell went for a drive with Miss Fernald and Rahme, Grace, Elizabeth Johnson & I went for a walk. Picked a few violets. It has been a cold, wet spring and the flowers are late. We had our last Faculty Bible Class today. I have enjoyed them very much. Sat. May 11. In the afternoon Mrs. Carney and Miss Worth, (Franc) who is at O.S.U., Columbus, & spending Sunday with the Carneys, came over and I took them through the Shepardson buildings. Then I went to Carney's to supper. Had a lovely time and stayed until 9:00 o'clock. Misses Lin and Tan, Chinese students, the former at Denison and the latter at O.S.U. came in during the evening. Mr. Tan, whom I had never seen before, has a fine face. Sun. May 12. In the morning Prof. Carney and Miss Worth called for me to go up to the Geological department. We saw the department and Prof. Carney explained what was of interest to us. It was fine. It has unusually good equipment, being123 one of the best equipped geological departments in the county, much finer than Cornell. I was too late in getting back to get ready for church, so didn't go until evening. Went for a walk in the P.M. with Elsie Wright and Bertha Heacock to Columbus Bridge, then back through Lover's Lane. Got some beautiful violets. Mon. May 13. Sent some violets to Edna and to Mrs. Harvey. Wed. May 15. Senior girls conducted chapel in Recital Hall this A.M. We all wore cap and gown. Ida Wickenden presided. We read the scripture lesson responsively one of us reading a verse then the school next, etc. I led in prayer, Clara Roudebush sang, Mary Montgomery playing the organ and several of the girls gave notices, Elsie Wright making a little speech about the care of the campus. Thur. May 18. Got up at 5:00 A.M. Elsie Wright, Bertha Heacock and I took the 6:30 car for Newark. Did some shopping then took the 8:05 limited electric for Ganesville. It rained hard at 5:00 o'clock, but was bright and clear at 6:30 so the girls didn't take an umbrella, although I did. It rained by fits and starts all day, but not hard when we were obliged to be out, so we didn't get wet. We took a car for the Weller Pottery, Putnam Avenue and went to the sales rooms where we found Miss McDowell or something like that who formed that we were from Granville and knew Miss Barker, Miss Parsons and the others who go there often, she was very nice to me and gave us great bargains. I have 16 pieces of pottery, Lonelsa ware, green, dark & light, & French ware, part124 1907 of them for Edna, who wanted me to get her some to give away for Christmas presents. I think them beautiful. All who have seen them think I got great values. We got home on the 1:30 car, much earlier than we expected. Sun. May 19. Mrs. Reed and the Misses Southwick of Martins Ferry who are visiting her, her two sons and Mrs. Samuels called this afternoon. I took the ladies through the Shepardson buildings. Tue. May 21. May Music Festival began today with a lecture on the music of the various programs by Prof. Gantroot of Cincinnati. It was very good. I went with Bertha Heacock. In the evening Elsie Wright and I attended the "Stabat Mater", by the Chorus, assisted by Mrs. Genevieve Wilson of N.Y., our Mrs. Wilson, Mr. James, tenor, and our Mr. Legler, bass, soloists. It was fine. The Stabat Mater was the second part of the program. Wed. May 22. Attended the Artist's recital at 3:30 P.M. with Elsie Wright. It was fine. The "artists" were those who assisted last evening. Thur. May 23. Attended the Children's Concert in the forenoon and the Orchestra Recital in the afternoon. The Children were interesting and did well. The Chicago Orchestra was to have been here, but the Columbus Orchestra took its place. It was very good. Tue. May 28. Agassiz Day. Was celebrated at Barney Hall. Elsie Wright, Lilybell Sefton and I went. The program, consisting of talks by Drs. Hunt, Herrick, Prof. Carney and Stickney, was very interesting, after which we examined Science Hall.125 The Seniors who are doing the Science work wore cap and gown and conducted people around. Mr. Forsythe took us. We had tea and wafers in one of the rooms and stayed so long that we were late for supper. Thur. May 30. It was a beautiful day. Grace North, Joy Tracy and I went go Alligator Mound in the afternoon then took our supper & we all, with two friends of Rahme who are here for the day from Columbus, went to Spring Valley. Had a delightful time. The visitors were Miss Willoughby and Miss Smith, the latter only 13 yrs. old. Fri. May 31. Maude Bruce gave me a dozen beautiful carnations and the Club House girls gave me a D.U. pin for a graduating present. I was delighted. It was lovely of them. Lilybell presented it with a speech, then Orza sang a song composed for the occasion. Sun. June 2. I gave the girls at dinner each $3.00 I had saved from the money given me for provisions. They were delighted as well as surprised and at once went over and got Mrs. Hunt and told her. Lilybell was in my room all the afternoon and Elizabeth Johnson came in part of the time. Mr. Sweet, of Hangchow, China, preached in the evening an excellent sermon. Mon. Jne. 3. Got a beautiful and dainty shoulder shawl of white point d'esprit and wool from May. Charles Warner gave me a picture of a Mound Builder's mound. Last Y.W.C.A. meeting. Faculty meeting after it and then Senior practice. Went to the Faculty-Senior ball game at 3:30. It was 10-7 in favor of Faculty.126 1907 Wed. June 5 Got a beautiful cut-glass dish from Mr. McCoy. It is my first piece of cut glass and I am delighted with it. The Senior girls entertained the Junior girls at Stone Hall from 3:30 until 5:00. On papers provided for the purpose the Juniors wrote the names of the Seniors, then an appropriate nick-name, then their future vocation. Many were very funny. The Pres. of the Senior girls gave the Senior Parlor to the Juniors, gift to take effect at the beginning of the next school year. Sherbet and cakes were served and after a social time, the Juniors left. I went to Mrs. Rose's to supper and met Mrs. Dye, wife of one of our foreign missionaries, Miss Brooks and a friend of hers. After supper I went to Mrs. Orcutt's to see Mrs. Bamden who came at 3:30 and then to the gym. where the Seniors had a "stunt". It was a "childrens party". We blew soap bubbles, played marbles and had for refreshments lemonade in a wash tub with tin cups, bread & milk in tin cups & on paper plates & gingerbread. We spent quite a pleasant evening. Thur. June 6. Received a pretty tea spoon from Grace Thompson. Charlie Warner gave me a picture of an Indian mound near Newark. Mrs. Bamden came to supper with me and stayed until 9:15. I then went to practice for the play. She gave me $4.00 to get something for a commencement present. I think I shall get a Denison spoon. Fri. June 7. Last exams. today. All the girls but Grace and Rahme left. It seems quite lonely. Got a beautiful white fan from Clyde. Sat. June 8. Senior Girl's Play, the "Taming of the Shrew". It went off finely & was a great success in every way. I took the part of the [...] which Elsie Wright was to have had, because she was 127 not well. After the play all the girls but Elsie, whom Miss Barker wouldn't allow, went to Mrs. Light's for supper. Miss Eckert went with us. Had a good time. Clara Roudebush's engagement was announced by Mary Montgomery. Decided to have a circular letter. Sun. June 9. Baccalaureate Sunday. The sermon was by Dr. Hunt, who gave us an excellent sermon from the text John 10,10. Dr. Hunt is an inspiration. I believe each one longed for the "abundant life" of which he spoke. In the morning the seniors all went down into the church together and wore cap and gown. In the evening we had an excellent sermon again, this time by Rev. Raymond M. West, of St. Paul, Minn. I went with Mrs. Bamden. Mon. June 10. Settled up most of the Senior Play Bills. Was over to Mrs. Orcutt's to supper with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Tue. June 11. In the A.M. attended the Academy commencement & had to sit on the platform. Quite a large class of boys & a few girls graduated. Didn't go to the other things. Was at supper at Dr. Herrick's with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. Had a deligtful time & didn't get home until almost 9:00 o'clock, then went over to Carney's to tell Mrs. Carney that I would accept her invitation to stay over Sunday with her. Wed. June 12. The Class of '07 had breakfast at Mrs. Mitchell's instead of the campus as it rained last night & again this morning. Had a very nice breakfast, then toasts, then organized & are to have a class letter & a reunion every 3 years. At 10:00 o'clock I made my report to the girls & turned over the money left from play to the Treas. Clara Roudebush. At a little after 10:00 we had Class Day exercises in Sherwin Hall, as it rained. Mr. Cowell had the class history, Mary McKibben read [...] from which she & Laura Beithen had written, 128 1907 Mary Montgomery had a very bright prophecy, and the Pres., Mr. Beatty, presented the class shoe to the Junior Class. Mr. Lloyd, '08, responded. Then we went down to the church and Prexy told us where we must sit tomorrow. Elsie Wright and I came up with Dr. Hunt. Went to Doane Gymnasium when we attended the Shepardson College Alumnae luncheon. After some toasts and speeches Miss Hines, the President, welcomed the class of '07, and Clara Roudebush responded for the class. I did some errands after lunch, and ironed some. After supper went to Mrs. Orcutt's but Mr. & Mrs. Bamden were not there, then went to the kitchen window & talked to Maud, then made some fudge and took some to Elsie's room. Stayed until 9:00 o'clock, ironed some, packed some & am going to bed. It is raining. Hope it will not rain tomorrow. Thur. June 13. Commencement day! This has been a beautiful day. After breakfast went down to Stone to take a photograph to Mary Montgomery and exchanged also with Bess Wilson and Ida Wilkenden. Clara Roudebush had brought hers over before. About 9:30 or a little after, the procession, headed by the Denison Board descended the hill and passed through the campers. As it formed the band came first, then the Alumnae and friends, then the students, then seniors, girls then boys in each course, then faculty & trustees. At the church all stopped formed in double line & the last passed in first, 129 then those next, etc., until all entered, the faculty and trustees leading. Dr. Hunt was in cap & gown, but the gowns for the rest of the faculty didn't come, so they couldn't wear them. The seniors wore theirs, of course. After the program & awarding of diplomas, prizes were awarded. Went to the Alumni dinner with Mr. & Mrs. Bamden. We had a good dinner and some excellent toasts. Mr. Marsh, son of a former professor & himself a graduate of Denison, was toast master. Mr. & Mrs. Bamden left on the 7:30 car. Went down to the car with them. The Orcutt's went too. Came up & stopped in Elsie Wright's room. The Club House girls had a dozen American Beauty and six white roses sent me this morning. They were beautiful. I carried the red ones. Elsie and Bertha gave me a pretty spoon. Fri. June 14. Elsie Wright left on the eight o'clock train. I went to the depot with her and so did "her shadow" and her sister Chloe. After I came back I went to the drug store and Miss Hunt & Mr. Runyan came in. They asked me to have a "dope" with them and afterwards walked with me up to the Club House. I stayed alone, as I had since the first of the week. Sat. June 15. Finished packing, got trunk and boxes off, and went to Carney's. In the evening Mr. Runyan called and we went for a walk. I was very much surprised. Sun. June 16. Went to church in the morning & over to Rev. Reed's a little while in the evening. 130 1907 Mon. June 17. Said good bye to Miss Barker. Started home on the 12:30 P.M. car. Tue. June 18. Reached home at 2:00 P.M. Wed. June 19. Mrs. McKy gave me a pretty spoon & Miss Campbell sent me another one. Thur. June 20. Sarah Pike gave me another pretty spoon. Sat. June 22. Went to Keuka Park on the 6:00 P.M. train to spend Sunday with Mrs. Durfee. Got there about 7:30 or 7:45. Attended the commencement exercises of Keuka Institute. Saw the Ball girls, Lora Marsh & her mother, Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Thompson, Arthur Thomas & several others I knew. Sun. June 23. Went to church & heard baccalaureate sermon. It rained in the P.M. so we stayed in & visited. Mon. June 24. Started home on the 7:30 A.M. car. Got here at 9:00. Tue. June 25. Delivered the Alumni Address at the Academy. Subject was "The Gift of the Penniless". It was very well received and I had many compliments. Ora was down. Frank Johnson came home with me. Fri. June 28. Went to the Pres. ice cream festival with Ed Skiinner and Miss Crosby, who is staying at Van Duzer's. Frank Johnson joined us and stayed with us until the 9:15 car. After that we came home & Ed called for a time. 131132 133192g. Marion (Grieve) Baker, '29 1 Mar. 1961
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Text: Katherine Gretta Ordway '13 1909. 409 Raymond. 403 Raymond. g. Catherine A. Parsell1909. Thurs. Nov. 11 Had Ichabod call me at 6 this AM. Did my Latin in about 1 hr today. But fortunately I didn't need to display my lack of preparation as I recited yesterday. Worked on Hist. 5th & 6th. Gave Florence a lesson of 45 min. 7th. Went out for Hockey 8th hour. Eliz. Dodge and one other girl were out on North field beside the gym instructor. However we had some very good exercise. Rec...
Show moreKatherine Gretta Ordway '13 1909. 409 Raymond. 403 Raymond. g. Catherine A. Parsell1909. Thurs. Nov. 11 Had Ichabod call me at 6 this AM. Did my Latin in about 1 hr today. But fortunately I didn't need to display my lack of preparation as I recited yesterday. Worked on Hist. 5th & 6th. Gave Florence a lesson of 45 min. 7th. Went out for Hockey 8th hour. Eliz. Dodge and one other girl were out on North field beside the gym instructor. However we had some very good exercise. Rec'd a nice letter from mama from Penn Yan where she spoke yesterday afternoon at 4. She spoke at Naples today in the afternoon. Miss Brainard had a fine time at her class banquet in Syracuse. Maud and I went to Christians' in P.M. [Roblee] led. Subject "the Abundant Life" Best meeting I have been to here yet. Less singing and more personal. Several girls spoke. I toiled on Math till late. Fri. Nov. 12. Had Ichabod call me at 5 so I could study for test in Math. This is the 3rd. Miss Cummings spent so much time in explaining our work for next time that we had time to answer one question only. Helen Simpson came over this A.M. a little after 7 and asked me to go automobiling 4th hr. He father, mother, and sister Margaret are up here with the machine. Came yesterday and go home after lunch today. I had just 2 hrs. to spend on German. 1/2 hr. between Breakfast and 1st hr. 3rd hr. and 1/2 hr. after lunch before class. They have an elegant machine.1909. Mr. & Mrs. Simpson are not handsome but very kind, homey people and the ride was glorious. We met in front of Main. Margaret didn't go, there was Mr & Mrs. S; Helen Alva Robbins, Louise Boynton and "K.S. Ordway" beside the chef. This is where we went [drawing of the route] I wore my little red sweater and silk rain coat. It was a perfect day and I reveled in it every minute. First ride I have had since I left Home. We passed a monastery, Vanderbilt's home, and went through Hyde Park a small place about 6 mi. from Poughkeepsie. Oh, it was fine and lovely of Helen to ask me. In the afternoon Maud and I puttered away on Latin. dear old Livy. She invited me to dinner. Wore my pink dress. Florence attended Chicago dinner at the Inn. She looked lovely. wore a rose colored dress with silvery lace, silver gray stockings and slippers which she wore to lead the grand march at a dance of 150 couples. We all told her how pretty she looked. Studied some in P.M. Was too tired to attend lecture on "Italian Art" by Prof. Tonks of Princeton University. Wrote a letter home either yesterday or today. Pay Day. at apparatus room of Gym. Booths for the different things. I paid $1. Athletics, .50 College Settlement, $.65 students; and $.10 Japenese Missions.1909. Sat.Nov. 13. Sent 4 1/2 lbs. of clothes home. Gingham dress, pique sailor suit and 2 white skirts. Paid .45 expressage on them. Spent 2 hrs. on Hist. in the Library. Went up in the tower with Irene Beir. Found where Wordsworth's poems are in the Library. Maud and I took car downtown & back. I bought several little things among them 21 postal cards for one penny apiece. Walked over to Main with Florence and Helen. Then Helen and I read Wordsworth's "Ode to Immortality". in the Library. Dinner. Chapel. Then I washed my hair and read about Shakespeare in "Hero as Poet". So sleepy it was a fight to do it. Began using [Cuticura] soap tonight. Sunday Nov. 14. Wore my black & white silk waist & blue suit. Read S.S. lesson. Went to Bible class at 9:45am. Then to church. Rev. from Depaugh University gave us a good sermon on "Except a man be born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. John 3.3. He said "this new relation is nothing artificial but something real live and vital. No person no matter how well educated can do all they may and learn all they ought until they surrender themselves completely to God. There must also be a warm response from the heart to the advances made by God". After dinner I wrote twenty one postals, called1909. on Helen Scobey finding her at home this time. Went to Mission Study class soon after dinner at 2 till 3. Very interesting. "Cindy's chance" a touching story of a little mountaineer girl whose granny by hard work had saved up $7. took her to the mission school. At first the teacher th'ot there was no ROOM for her but the children crowded themselves more and she was admitted but the teacher said "My heart aches when I think of the next one to whom I must say no room." Played on the piano for abut 20 min. before supper "Watchmen" etc. Wonder who would like to hear them about 7 hrs. ride from here. Helen Smith came this AM for her Bible which I had brought here from bible class last Sunday. Her father is S.S. Supt. of 1st Baptist church at Camillus, NY. Went to chapel. Wrote a letter to Irene, one to Marian Hendricks and one Home. Mon. Nov. 15. Rose at 6. Studied. Helped Peggy with her [Livy] at 8. A.M. Chance brought Sarah Morrison and me together in the bathroom this A.M. I asked her to come in and study with me which she did. She was working on a French test. She is so homesick and cried, poor girl. She works hard but can't distinguish herself in class and is quite discouraged. I tried to comfort her. Rec'd card from Ida saying she can not stop to see1909. me this Thanksgiving vacation as she doesn't pass through Poughkeepsie anyway & has only a very short time in New York City. Found a box awaiting me containing the long looked for collar from Aunt Ella. A pretty, lace, dutch, collar. Tutored Florence between lunch and 5th and all of 5th. Read "Hero as Man of Letters" 6th and 7th and 8th. Florence and I went for a walk to Arlington down South Ave and back by College ave. Nice time. She loves the harp and wants to go home for good at Christmas time and take music piano, which she dearly loves and in which she does finely. Went to Maud's in P.M. and plugged away on Math. Studying away from home doesn't agree with me. I do not get as much accomplished as when I work by myself but it is indecent to refuse such invitations always. Tues. Nov. 16. Rose at 6. (Watchman calls me by rapping on the door.) Finished my Math. Put my bowl & pitcher on clothesroom door shelf. Third Impromptu in English. Letter from "Home". Mr. Bushman died Sunday. Miss Parrich, who entertained Mama at Naples last week wants me to come and spend a few days with them next summer. "Claire was so delighted when I read you would come home the 17th of December". Bless her heart.1909. I'll be glad when the 17th of Dec. comes too. "Are many of your friends Christian girls? Do you enjoy the Bible class and the Christian Association?" "I am so glad the young lady you tutor feels so much better, poor girl." Papa, the funny man, writes, "Are you sure you come "HOME" Dec. 17.?" Did my German. Miss Stroebe had us do the sentences and then dismissed the class because she has an awful cold. I gave Peggy and Florence Hodge some assistance in Math. Trix borrowed my notebook this morning. Worked in the Library on History from 2.45-5.30. Helen Dickinson came to dinner. I invited her in German class. I wore my pink dress and she her graduating dress. Studied [Livy]. Maud came in after choir and we polished him up. Wed. Nov. 17. Rose at 6. No class in German today because of Miss Stroebe's cold. Miss Kridell and I spent the period reading in Miss Patton's Rhetoric about punctuation. Then I went to Library & reread "Hero as Poet" through Dante in 1hr. 25 min. Also read Tennyson's "Ulysses". Went to concert in Assembly Hall 8th hour by Mr. Griggs. German songs since Schumann. Enjoyed it very much. He has a very nice, clear, sustained, rich voice. Seems good to hear some one sing and not "shake". Tutored Florence for 1/2 hr. after lunch today. Studied in P.M.1909. Called on Evelyn Noble after dinner before chapel. Went to Infirmary after concert & left a note for Helen Rosenthal who is sick with chicken pox. Tried to make a little conversation with Dorothy Van Allen but she seemed so cold and glad to have me go for dinner that I was glad to get out. Thurs. Nov. 18. Was called at 6 but didn't get up till 7. Very much colder. November weather in truth now. Discussed difficult passages in English. No Latin today. Did my History 3rd & 4th. Chatted with Irene Beir. She is greatly delighted bcause she made the Basket Ball team. Good for her. Rec'd a letter from Ethel Evans. After lunch read "The Timeliness of the Rochester Convention" by John R. Mott in the Reading room. Fine. Enjoyed it very much. A 12 page pamphlet. Worked on Math 5th & part of 6th. Went to Main. Put on my gym togs and went to gym. My first experience there. Excercises with arms first. Then horse. 1. jump, holding your legs straight and not touching ground. 2. jump over, putting your legs through your hands. 3. jump on left knee. Then we swing from rings. I am no "expert". Learned how to jump over the horse though by practicing afterward. Put on my pink dress and went to Instructors' "tea" in Miss Doane's room 8th hour. Met Miss Bennett, Miss Guthrie and Miss Thomas. Went to Prayer meeting. Dr. Thelburg1909. led. "Point of view of religion, different from a set of views. Religion is the most interesting thing in the world. We ought to read more history, biographies more true things rather than fiction although we can learn many helpful lessons from fiction. Read more poetry, learn it and commit hymns to memory making them our own. Read your Bibles more and pray more. Good meeting. Called on Maud who showed me Orion also saw Helen Adler a few minutes. Called on Juanita Hustands a few minutes and by the time I got home it was 9:20P.M. Prayer-meeting let out at 8.20. I am surely deteriorating. Fri. Nov.19. Got back my test paper in Math. This is the 3rd. Marked thus V. good, that suits me. Rec'd letters from papa and mama. Papa wants to know when I come home and how long a vacation I have. Attended a Latin lecture 4th hour. Miss McCurdy on "Latin Literature". Whew wish I had a glass of water to wash it down. Can't say I was very interested. Miss Stroebe was on hand today and gave us a test on "Modals". I had English conference at 2.45. Miss Patton said my punctuation is much improved but I must work for conciseness. I invited Gladys White to dinner. Gave Florence a tutor less 8th. Gladys took me to Cary's instead of staying here. I attended chapel and the concert afterward. This Mr. & Mrs. Salter1909. are the parents of Edith Salter in our class. Very nice. I enjoyed it. After I came home I wrote a long letter home. Sat. Nov. 20. [in margin] Helen Simpson called. 2nd Miscellany out today. Was called at 6 but ... didn't get up till 7. Worked in the Library on Hist. and English. Missed the football game between Yale and Harvard by the girls. Worked some on Latin prose. Walked for 1 1/2 hr. with Juanita Husbands around my favorite hr. walk Arlington. Had a nice visit with Helen Adler. Did some sewing after chapel and finished my prose. Sun. Nov. 21. Went to Bible class at 9:45. Church at 11. Rev. Jefferson of Broadway Tabernacle gave us a fine sermon on Why this Waste? After showing how many things once considered worthless are now made use of he applied the question spiritually and showed how 1. [Dark] days. 2. Disappointments. 3. Blunders. 4. Criticisim especially that from people whom we do not trust or like. 5. Doubts. 6. Sins and 1. the wrongs others do us all can help us to be better Christians. Miss Rutherford at breakfast told us how she was rough housed at McGlynn's one time Freshamn year. Also told about May 30 one year when her room was fixed up with her desk as an altar of love in honor of the birthday of a gentleman friend of hers by the name of Dusty. Went to Mission Study class at 2. Then wrote a nice letter to Cicelia Poler. Was writing to 1909. Aunt Mamie when Maud came in and asked me to supper. We went to the splendid lecture by Prof. Frederic G. Bliss, brother of President Bliss of Syrian Protestant College Beyout Syria, on "the Turkish Revolution and its aftermath". He spoke as one having authority. Finished letter to Aunt Mamie and wrote home to Clair. Evelyn Noble called a few minutes in the afternoon. Speaking about Senior parlor, "Maud says, "You can't be too careful". Mon. Nov. 22. M. Rose at 6. Studied English. We had a visitor in English class today. Worked an hour on consecutive clauses and then she talked about the lecture. Gave us sight prose on Anthony's offering the crown three times to Caesar. I couldn't think of the word for crown and I believe it was used at least six times. Only 15 girls are to be in Raymond during the Thanksgiving vacation. I rec'd cards from Aunt Ella and Mary Crump who is playing hockey and is the "leading man" in a play. Tutored Florence 5th. Had class drill for first time 6th. A large class. We did various exercises and played "[two] deep". Good exercise. Studied. Went to chapel. Worked a little over an hour on Math, and went to bed. A rash things to do but a very comfortable and pleasant one. Marguerite Ruddiman plainly showed she didn't want me to walk to chapel with her. So I went alone as I very often do. [in margin] last exercise1909. Tues. Nov. 23. Rose at 6. Studied. I said at breakfast this A.M. "Please pass the rolls Frances. Thanks". and she answered "Yes, Miss Ordway". So next time I said "Miss Chaffee, will you please" etc.". Yes, Miss Ordway." I am very glad you called me Miss Chaffee". Oh! to please people is a great problem. Rec'd home letter. Papa says "When you get to it tell us on what train you will reach Rochester from "Pookipsy" and I will meet you in Rochester. Claire begins to talk about "sister" coming home in four weeks. The little rat seems lonesome for you yet. She is real well and is much more quiet and "gentle" than she has been sometimes". Mama writes about Claire's hearing the fire bell and sitting up in bed & telling her of it. Hitchinson's evaporator burned. She also says she went to Roch. Fri. and "I was so tired I could hardly drag myself around. Yesterday I felt very bad so exhausted but I scrubbed and baked and Papa and I sat up until nearly eleven P.M. getting our thank offering invitations ready to give out today". That is just like her. She will not stop until she has to. Also rec'd an invitation to a Club for Priscilla Ordway. Rec'd a nice letter from Rose Sutter who is attending the Rochester Training School on [Scio] street. "Auntie wants to be remembered to you, as to her mind, 1909. you are just the right sort of girl. Did my German. Did some errands and hunted up "Milman". Wore my pink & black silk waist to dinner. Came in late but quietly. Noticed some girls look at me as I came out. Wore my winter suit for first time today. Went over to Maud's before chapel and asked her to give me her honest opinion about the waist. "Well, I do think it is a trifle unusual". So I asked Florence Hopper too. I said I have a grudge against it. "I do not see why you should". I think it is to [too] conspicuous and Maud agreed. So I folded it up and put it in a paper in my suit case. May it excite no more curiosity but rest in peace. I tried on my red dress then to see if that too, looked queer. I'd like it better with some red underneath the net but the waist is quite good looking. Something does not suit me about the skirt. It is quite plain and the plaits at the side of the front are not quite right. I am going to ask Maud about it. I'll wear it anyway. She came over after choir and we did [Livy] 24th chap. Had a fourth impromptu in English this A.M. I am certainly not like other girls. Just how I'm different I don't quite see but I do not care particularly for clothes except to have them neat and well fitted and in good style. I can't1909. seem to be interesting. All I can talk about is school work. I do not feel that I am living up to what papa and mama and Claire are expecting of me and have a perfect right to expect. I work and work but don't come out as I'd like to. Surely I can't be perfect but I can be nearer perfection. This is the hardest problem I've had to solve yet. Hope I get the right answer. Wed. Nov. 24. Wore my Peter Thompson for first time today. Cold today. There has been a sharp hailstorm more like sleet than hail all day. Prof. Baldwin discussed physical features of map of Germany and also the duchies. Dismissed the class before time. Miss McCurdy had such a cold that she made us write. 1. a long sentence in Latin. 2. Translate chap. 24. 3. Give an account of historical works, of Caesar, Sallust, Nepos & Tacitus and their dates. Went over to Davison. Florence wrote me a check for $2.50. I helped her with chap 24. Staid to lunch with Maud but had Gladys sign the ticket for me. Scampered home and Clara Hill and I worked on our German till class time. After German I donned my winter suit and winter hat with my big square veil and took the car downtown. Saw Gladys Ross and Edith Salter off. Also saw Helen Simpson and Louise beside a score of others. That's what I'll1909. not be sorry to do next month. Then Viola, Maud and I walked up to the stores & shopped till 5.30. Took car home and had dinner. Our table was full, 3 at table two and 3 at Faculty table. What a contrast to the usual appearance of the dinning room. Maud came over a few minutes 3rd hour and said she thinks my dress is so pretty. Helen Adler likes it too. After dinner we went to Senior Parlor and praticed songs for tomorrrow. Went to Maud's and wrote about one page in Math. Notebook. Read some more in "If I were a Girl Again" Helen had a box from home and we helped her eat it. Candy, cookies and jelly. Good. Helen spoke about my suit and hat. Glad she likes them. Mamie Blount came in about 10.45 P.M. and gave me some candy. Said she had been in earlier in the P.M. I mailed a card to Aunt Lilie Parsell this A.M. Hope she gets it Thurs. Nov. 25. THANKSGIVING. Rising bell rang at 7.30. Breakfast at 8. I went to service in Assembly Hall at 9 A.M. Prexy led. A hymm, responsive reading of psalm, lovely prayer by Prexy, "America" and closed with benediction. Waited in Grace Patton's room until Express office was open. Maud and she each have a box. Then went to 403R and straightened my room. Went to Helen Adler's and after arduous effort we [manged] Helen rec'd a bouquet of violets from Florence. 1909. Rec'd postal from Mr. Holyoke from Ellen Sargeant to make a pair of umbrella drawers for our dear little dolls. I staid to lunch at Davison. Helen & I worked on the drawers after lunch. Then Helen, Maud, Isabel Beaver and our monitor in Chapel and I walked to Young's and the violet farm. Our feet were dry but oh! our legs. My stockings were soaking wet from my ankles to my knees. I hustled home and shed my wet garments. Rubbed my legs energetically with a Turkish towel. Than bathed them in hot water and rubbed again and put on some dry footgear. Found a box from the Flag shop awaiting me. Opened it and found a beautiful bouquet of violets (from the Violet Farm). This card was in the box. Thanksgiving greetings to Gretta from Florence. Miss Florence Louise Hopper. I hustled into my Sicilian dress. Miss Blount helped me and I helped her. She also lent me a long violet pin. We went over to Main togetther. I left my things in Grace Patton's room. Hustled up to 445 Main & found my name wasn't posted for my table. So I eagerly asked somebody about it and she had me wait until the end of the line. I finally was seated at a table with Dorothy Faber, Laura Lewis, Virginia Butler, Clara Hill, Miss Clemens and some other girls. Had a vey nice time. Our place cards were paper turkeys. Our dinner began at 5PM and consisted of 1. soup1909. and little rolls, 2. fish & sauce. 3. turkey (cold) (breast meat) mashed pototoes, creamed onions, little green peas, celery, olives, (Almonds between courses). 4. nut salad, wafers and cheese straws, 5. Small piece each of pumpkin and mince pie. 6. vanilla ice cream, with melted chocolate poured over it. 7. mixed nuts and raisins 8. fruit; bananas, apples, oranges and Malaga grapes. coffee. During dinner the different tables sang. The faculty sat at a round table by the door and went out at close of dinner but returned after we clapped hard. Prexy spoke and so did Mrs. K. Oh. I forgot to mention that I wore my violets. They are the first flowers I have ever received. It was so sweet and dear of Florence to send them. I wore them at my belt and their fragrance & beauty continually reminded me of her. After the speeches we withdrew to the parlors. Our dishes were the blue ones used only on state occasions. We had rose pink carnations at our table and 4 pretty candlesticks, two at each end. I sat on the floor in North parlor. The stunts were very cute indeed. Among them McGinty dance, story of the Tar Baby, a most comical orchestra of combs accompanying a painted [horror]. The lack of harmony between the fair maiden's voice and the orchestra was most amusing. Prexy beamed upon his girlish family in fatherly amusement. 1909. After the stunts the girls danced. Maud said, "Don't you dare, Gretta?" I said "No". "O Gretta" was the indefinite answer. I watched them for awhile. Then came home. Clara Hill, Charlotte Clemens and I walked around by the chapel and Main and back home after 9P.M. The moonlight on the snow was so attractive. Wrote a letter home between 10 and 11 P.M. Got to bed about 11.45. This is the way I rest. I have had a very pleasant day. Fri. Nov. 26. Breakfast at 8. I went to Library and worked on Nicholas II from 9.45 - 12.30. Saw Miss Ellery; she is so pleasant. She said she thought it wise of me to stay here during Thanksgiving. "It takes the edge off of going home Christmas to go home now." Found a letter from mama & a "Hello and Goodbye" note from papa awaiting me. In answer to my questions as to what they want for Christmas mama writes, Claire said tell sister I want a little comb and brush for my doll. Papa said he does not want anything but he needs some handkerships. Don't spend your little money for me as you need it all to help yourself. I want my big girl home for Xmas. If you want to get me anything you can get me a bottle of violet water." Hum, Hum. Ran in Maud's. Left a note for Helen Scobey to make out a History chart with me. Maud went over to the Flag shop with me to get my check of $2.50 cashed.1909. Found Helen Scobey here when I got back. She had brought over her chart and a nice pasteboard box of candy and nuts that she had received from home. How kind of her. We talked awhile about Hist. then went to Main. The dining room is very pretty, decorated with large branches of [similax] and orange wisteria blossoms of paper. on a lattice work of green [camb...]. All upheld on white cheese cloth. I hunted around trying to find someone to cut me some doll clothes. In vain. At last the bookstore girl promised to get me a pattern. As I was coming up in the elevator with Elizabeth Kutzner I asked her about patterns and oh! joy she has some which she let me take together with a doll which she has dressed. Now I feel better. Wrote a note to Florence Hopper thanking her for the lovely violets. Wore my red dress tonight for the first time. Went to Maud's. Read some more in "If I were a Girl again" and about 9.20 went with her and Florence Bradford to Main. Watched them dance for several dances. They looked beautiful. The girl's dresses were so bright and all looked so happy. Some of the men are good looking. Maud & Betty Zahner are already planning to have men next year to the dance. Maud asked me to stay with her all night. So I got my kimono & n.g. & slept in Helen's bed.1909. We got up at 2 A.M. to see the eclipse of the moon. Maud came in my room and we slept together in one of the "large" college beds. Never mind we kept warm. Maud is a famous [storie]. Florence came home tonight. Was glad to get back, and we are so glad to see her. Sat.Nov. 27 Came home for breakfast. Went to Miss McCaleb's office to apply for a scholarship for next year. She said I can't do anything about it now. Next year about March I. Notices are posted on the bulletin boards and left there for a week. I hope you have already acquired the bulletin board habit. If not do so at once. Meanwhile keep your work up as high as possible. That is what counts! I went to Florence's and made a pair of respectable drawers for my doll also started a chemise. Florence is a genius at cutting out things. She thinks some of the girls at Bennett School, Millbrook, are pretty tough. Came home for lunch. Found a postal from Helen Simpson showing street on which they live. Also a postal from Wilhelmina and a box from Aunt Lillie. It is about the size of an ordinary candy box and contained a piece of whippet cream cake, 2 crackers and a little pile of cold turkey some light and some dark meat. A card "Please accept the compliments of the season Written on side margin: Worked about 45 min. helping untrim the dinning room.1909. With love Aunt Lillie". Very thoughtful and nice of her. Did my Livy at Maud's. Then Louise Sisson and I worked over an hour on a History chart for our own private benefit. Chapel again tonight. My! how empty it seemed. Short service. Came straight home and worked on Math till quite late. Blessings on my math notebook. Sun.Nov.28 First time I have failed to go down to breakfast since I came to college. Just enjoyed staying in bed till 9 A.M. Sent down to the window by Irene and had a nice little breakfast consisting of an apple, and a pitcher of milk, 2 nice cinnamon rolls, a butter ball and the turkey Aunt Lillie sent me. Was floating around in my kimona at 10.30 when I chanced to think that at that time my family was going to church and I like a heathen was staying at home. So I pulled my blue suit etc. out of the closet and took the car to Hamilton St. Went to the Presbyterian church. Was some late but in time for the second Hymm and the offering. Walked back. Text [Col] 3.3. Pretty good sermon. Figured up my expenses in getting ready for college. I mean I arranged them according to classes. 1. Clothes 2. Making 3. Trimmings 4. Accessories 5. Notions. Wrote to Aunt Lillie thanking her for the little Thanksgiving box. Wrote a long epistle Home. Went to chapel and Christians. Prexy spoke1909. about the joy in Christ's life as shown in his love for nature. 2. children 3. companionship of dear friends and 4. joy in his work. Ran over to Maud's a minute. Borrrowed some paper of her. Finished my letter home. Angie came in a few minutes. Edith Maar showed me her doll which she dressed last summer as a baby in long clothes with a dear little embroidered pink jacket or cape. It is just sweet. Helen Brewster came in a minute. Glad to see her back. Mon. Nov. 29. Little test in History. Rec'd card from Irene Todd. Tutored Florence 5th. Class drill 6th. We played bean porridge hot. Learned the polka step and one slide two slide, one, two, three. Miss Thompson and I staid and practiced to get it right. Spent $.38 for necessities. Tues. Nov. 30. Was called at 5. Worked on my doll. Put tucks in the little dress and sewed it toghether. It looks real good. Heard from that glorious place "Home". Rec'd also a letter from Charlie Wodhams who writes "I have had to study like fun ever since I struck here. I don't even know what the country looks like in other words I have turned grind. Can you imagine it?" My clothes came back today. How lovely they look. Just like dear mama! Also a box of marguerites with them. Yum, yum! Class meeting 8th hour. Miss1909. Mama writes "I am so happy in the thought that three weeks from tonight you will be with us at home". [Inbush] was elected Track Manager. Maud came over to do Latin. She thinks my marguerites are fine. Wed. Dec. 1. Rose about 6 today and toiled on my doll. Rec'd a card from Mrs. Eckler. Handed my doll in at last. AMEN. Began reading Schiller today. Hist. topic "Die Kramiche des Ibykus". Went to recital 8th hr. Miss Jean S. Sinclair. Enjoyed very much. It is the best one yet. Bought "Durell" Deom. $1.20. Thur. Dec. 2. Reported on 12-24 ps. Hero as Man of Letters. Chiefly on books was my part. I didn't know my definitions in Math. about commenserables, variables, theorem of limits etc. but I had almost the entire class for company. Had a written in Latin. Regular lesson, syntax and at sight "Hannibal's dream". Gave Florence tutor lesson 6th. Gym apparatus 7. We used the weights today, fence vaulting, I can climb a fence, cheer up I did vault it right once. Rec'd letter from Bertha Loder containing a sachet and postage stamp holder each handpainted. She sent them as samples and would like to have me personally get orders for her or get some one else to do it. Clara Hill got 19, Maud 28 and I 30. Dorothy Van Allen called on me in the P.M. Frances Chafffee came & told me she is expected to get 50 from each girl for the Maids' Christmas. Pay Tues. Studied Math. 1909. Wed. Dec. 1. Paper handed back in German with ["Gut"] on it. either Tues or Wed. Went to the doll show in Freshman parlor .05 admission. The dolls were very cute. Mine made a good showing. I enjoyed looking at them. A little girl about Claire's age and two little brothers came to see them. Fri. Dec. 3. Rose at 5 and studied the best I could on Math. Written on theorems p.360-377. Had my topic in Hist. on Nicholas II handed back with several pages crossed off and this on it. "Do you keep to the subject?" Alas I didn't. I had an Introduction; Hildebrand suggested Outline and Nicholas II. Say but he rubbed it in. I asked if I should do another one. He said no. Next time. Bet mine will be right next time. Rec'd my dear "Home" letter. Claire is learning "Hazel and Santa Claus" for Christmas. Get papa a couple of pretty white mercerized four in hand neck ties or some handkerchiefs. I want a pretty comb and brush tray to match my room with blue on or something that will go with blue. If you were rich I would ask for a silver mirror, brush and comb but you must not buy anything so expensive. Claire saw the eclipse. Papa says "you must not take any pains to read between the lines in my letters. It is enough to simply read the lines and let the between part go." Also, "Will you be able to1909 . reach Rochester on Friday or will you have to wait till next day?" Also received a nice letter from Irene. We had a lesson on German that was no snap. 1. A Corwin exercise. 2. Half of Schiller's life 3. Finish poem about Ibykus. 4. Give the contents of each verse and 5. Learn any 6 lines in the poem. She called on Bessie Rector to recite hers. She flunked. Called on me. I recited one & flunked so did some others. Some also recited theirs perfectly. I worked over 2 1/2 hours on my German then. She admitted that the lesson was too long. Sagen Sie es einmal in der nachsten stunde". Und so will ich. Went to Library and read about the Crusades but not in the best chosen book. Wish to goodness I'd hit the right book once in awhile. I do not know how to study History in this way. Hope I can learn before it is too late. Took Apparatus work 8th instead of 4th. Went to lecture. Prof. Neilson of Harvard on "Milton, Puritan ["Arist"]. Was too tired to appreciate it. Went over to Davison a few minutes. Sat Dec.4. Swept and dusted my room thoroughly. Papa would have to put his specs on to find any dirt. Stopped in to Frances Chaffee's room a few minutes. She is very friendly now. Wonder what has made the change. Squandered a half hour. Worked on Hist. in Library till lunch. Rec'd three letters Lowell Palmer1909. writes "Hope you may have the honor of being an Honor student. I am sure you will." Yours truly obtained first prize at Teachers' Institute Prize Speaking contest at Fairport. He writes 2 jokes also this verse "Silently one by one In the notebooks of the teachers Blossom the neat little zeros the forget-me-nots of the seniors". Aunt Mary writes "How lovely not to have any care only your books. I thought with your busy life you would not have time to write to your old Auntie. Little Claire is longing for the time for your return". Marian Hendricks writes "How strange it does seem to know that all the girls I used to chum with and go to school with are away at school. Thanks, Gretta, for your hopes and prayers but mother, we fear, will never be any better and she cannot be with us very long." Worked in the Library on English for over 2 hours. After chapel went to Maud's and spent 1 1/2 translating Livy when I should have spent 1 hr. Florence & Helen made us shake with laughter while they sang "Scotland's burning". Again I have come to realize painfully that the Lord made me to study all alone by myself. I can accomplish something then. I have two commandments which I have been obeying since Monday. Thou shalt not eat any sweets. [Thou shalt not eat] things fried.* Edith Maas. Got a call down for letting water run out the tub after 10 P.M.1909 . In P.M. Gladys White came in despair over the [Modak] and I broke the Sabbath by helping her. Sun. Dec. 5. Took down 2 plates and 2 breadfast orders. Studied Bible lesson. Went to Bible class. Was Late. Shame on me, I didn't go to church. Read some and puttered. Mission Study class in 353 Main at 3 P.M. Miss Cooley spoke very clearly and interestingly about her sister's work in St. Helena Island off the coast of South Carolina among the pure African Negroes. Katharine Taylor told a little about a summer she spent among the mountain whites. Went to chapel but not to Christians. Wrote home and went to bed. Mon. Dec. 6. Rec'd card from Bertha Loder. Gave Florence tutor lesson No. 12. 5th. Class drill 6th. We formed in circles this time and did exercises. I enjoyed it. Also passed a basket ball around the circles alternately. Went to flagshop with Florence Hopper. Ordered some goods. Tues. Dec. 7. Rec'd lettter Papa didn't write from Home and a card from Lois. Calendars came by express today. I had Stella DeLand to dinner. Prexy talked about the water supply being in good condition still and even if there were danger of its giving out we still have the river to draw on. Spend the evening delivering those calendars & getting money for them. Wed. Dec. 8. Rec'd letter from Bertha (no not till Thursday). Prexy spoke very much to the point tonight about lying and deceit. He mentioned chapel excuses1909. for sickness when the girl is not ill at all. We must be truthful. Thur. Dec. 9. Had an English conference 6th. Miss Connell's theme on Carlyle's picture was picked to pieces. Had apparatus 7th. Joy - another Latin lecture 8th. Miss Pecks on Latin inscriptions. Prexy sat in the back seat of our side of chapel tonight. I attended Christian's meeting in the Reading Room. Miss Doan led. I asked about peace, rest, and the little courtesies of life; satisfied, satisfying, repose. Fri. Dec. 10. Dear Prof. Jimmy sprung a test on us this A.M. Rec'd card from Ida and a letter from HOME. Tutored 6th. Went to flagshop. Got 1 banner, 75, 1 banner, 50, 3 strings, 90. Gym 8th. Went to Maud's in P.M. Got her money for the calendars and figured up my account for Bertha. Pauline Tenny and I called on Miss Stroebe right after chapel. Had a very pleasant call 430 Main. Put my brown and white waist that Mrs. Jones made me in the box for Grandview [Tenn]. Prexy announced in chapel tonight the death of Miss1909. Church who for many years has been the head of the messenger room. Frances Chaffee called for over an hour in the evening so I didn't study. Sat. Dec. 11. Went over to Main at 9 A.M. and bought my ticket home $6.10. Then at 10 A.M. went to gym and drew for Hall play tickets. I got 6 this time. Studied History. Delivered my calanders which came today. Went to 2nd Hall Play "The Lady from the Sea" by Henrik Ibsen at 2:15 P.M. in Phil Hall. Enjoyed it greatly. Sat with Helen Adler down in front after the first act. Paid Jane Farley $1.25 for my renting Her Schiller books. Went to chapel. Cashed my express money order for $8.00 this morning before buying my ticket. Wrote a card home and a letter to Bertha Loder. Rec'd a card from Bertha and a card from Frances Glotzbach. Did my Latin prose in the evening when none too rested. Sun. Dec. 12. Went to Bible class at 9:45 A.M. then to chapel. Mission class last meeting at 2 P.M. I read the leaflet "From within one heart" paid $.25 for expressage of box which we are to send. Helen Adler asked me to go with her to call on Miss Kuffner who lives opposite Putnam hall. I did and we had a fine walk and pleasant call. She treatd us to cider. 1909. Called on Helen D. & Stella DeLand also [Mug] D. and her room mate also on Helen Lockwood. Looked up a maid Phoebe Scandal who was Lois' room mate at Chautauqua last summer. She is in Strong. No chapel. Christmas music at 8 P.M. I enjoyed it very much. Wrote home. Mon. Dec. 13. Had class drill 6th. Attended lecture 8th hr. on "The English Budget" by Prof. Baldwin in Rockefeller. Enjoyed it very much. He had several large cartoon posters belonging to each side. Tues. Dec. 14. Today did not run smoothly. My conscience hurt as I hadn't looked at my English however it was for the first time. Rec'd letter from Home. So glad to hear. Studied hard on German. Went downtown on the car with Maud. Bought some postals. Ordered a stunt book $1.25 at Flagshop. Wed. Dec. 15. M. Maud came over 3rd to read her Latin. I went to Davison in the afternoon and presented my bill to Florence. It was only $4.25 that was due me but she made out a check for $7. She is a dear. I bought my stunt book $1.25. Prexy spoke about using our influence1909. to gain a donation for the college. We need a new dormitory to accomodate the off-campus girls. Be careful not to give a wrong impression. Wrote an English theme on "Bookbinding". Attended pupils' recital 8th hour. Betty Zahner sang. Thurs. Dec. 16. Rose at 5 A.M. Had to do my Latin in one hour today. Went to Dr.s office, had another treatment and got a new bottle of lotion. Rec'd a letter (ette) from Cecelia. Rec'd a letter from Home. Papa enclosed a very humorous and appropriate sketch of girls coming home from Vassar. Did History. Went to Christmas tree in soap palace. Marion Brown was Santa Claus and the Seniors received gifts. I went to Christians with Maud. "How Joseph was like Christ" patient. Fri. Dec. 17. Hip Hip hoorah! Going home today. People were stirring at 6.30 this A.M. I tied up my package of papers, fixed my suit case and after breakfast and a Math test and History recitation tied up my suit box and at 10.45 got some lunch with Miss Lewis (the better looking one). Corinne Lernon and Elizabeth Kutzner. Had cold ham, saratoga chips, bread and cocoa. I had as baggage a suit case, a 1909. suit box and a box that my curtains and couch cover came in. Was well loaded but having no steamer trunk I did the next best thing. Helen A. who presented me with a Christmas box in Math. today went down to the train with us. I saw several girls at the station. Maud and I left on the 12.25 train. She rode in a parlor car and I in the day coach. Helen D. & Mug and Stella De Land were in the chair car. I have been in Vassar just three months to a day and although I love Vassar dearly there is still no place like home. We stopped at Albany, Utica, Scenecteday, Syracuse and Rochester. It was snowing hard in Syracuse. My! how exciting to be going home. I called on the "chair car" girls and 3 times or so on Maud and Margaret Clapp who lives in Rochester. My excitement was stirred to a very high pitch the minute our train pulled in the suburbs of Roch. Our day coach was toward the front of the train and no one was visible to meet me so I went in the station and soon papa and Claire came in. Glad was I? I should say so. Claire said "It doesn't seem like you sister. I can hardly believe it's true. Why did the doctor take the Epsom salts [in margin] Arrived at 7.05(?)1909. away from you". I never was so glad to see anyone in my life as I was to see Claire. I longed to have a good cry for sheer joy. She wore her white silk bonnet with the little pink roses, her dark blue chinchilla coat and her little dark blue and white golf gloves. We took the car to court & S. Ave. and walked to the station getting the 8 o'clock car home. Claire was so eager to talk I had little opportunity to converse with papa. She seems rather plaintive and more quiet and gentle than last fall. Perhaps it is just because I haven't seen her for some time. We came in the front door mama meeting us. My! it is good, so good to see her again and be home once more. My room was fixed nicely, awaiting me. For supper we had oyster soup and it tasted like "mother makes" so excellent and perfect as usual. Talked a while. I really didn't give papa a satisfactory greeting until I hugged him after supper. He gave me a nice kiss and squeezed me so hard even though he didn't say much, in fact he said nothing, but actions truly speak louder than words. It is a veritable feast to look upon papa and mama and Claire once more.1909. Sat. Dec. 18. It seems so natural to be home that I can scarcely realize that I have been gone three months. I cleaned the lamps as usual. I paid Bertha Loder the money for the calendars and sachets which I ordered & sold. Gave Claire her bath. Sun. Dec. 19. Went to church. It seemed as natural as can be. Went in papa's class. Read some to Claire. We took a little walk. Played on the piano. Went to evening service. Mon. Dec. 20. Claire and I went to Roch. at 8.30 and saw Santa at Duffy's. We made a thorough tour of the stores and I bought a cute doll's set comb, brush etc. at Burke's for $.30. Claire didn't know it and teased me to buy it. We went back and of course found it gone. I suggested that Santa had bought it for her. She yielded then more readily. We went to Mrs. Covert's. I saw in the city today Maggie Sergeant, Miss Estelle Fewster, Mable Gay, Muriel Brown, Annie Craigie & sister, Carrie Heath, Julia Sauer, from Henrietta, Seward Hendrick's and Marian, Ruth [Surgenno]. Enjoyed showing Claire around very much. Came home at 6. 1909. Tues. Dec. 21. Mama went to city. Claire and I got up late. I did the work. Ironed some. In the evening went to Mrs. Barnam's and called. She said to me as I was about to leave What is the matter with your face? I believe nothing ails you but constipation & I guess she may be right. I hope so. Wed. Dec. 22. Went in to Roch. at 8.30. Walked once more across Alexander St. this time in company of Robert Wadhams and Sam Crump. Dear old East High School. How very natural it looks. A good friend to me. Hazel Lush saw me & sat with me during the Assembly. Orchestra and "The Land of Heart's Desire". Visited Miss Kelly, Miss Faber, Miss Groves, Miss Williams (Hazel's English teacher) a new one, Mr. W. Betz, Mr. Clark, who asked me about college, scholarship, exercise. He told me to find out who the scholarship committee is, also to take plenty of exercise and get if I can those instructors who have an inspiring and attractive personality regardless of what they teach. It is the influence of the instructor that counts, not the subject studied. If I can do anything for you at any time let me know. He asked me for the names of some girls who might like to 1909. go abroad with him next summer & asked me to send him more names after I get back to college. Saw Mr. Gray too. Walked downtown. Bought a fernery for mama $1.50 at Glenny's, very pretty. Went to Mrs. Covert's. $.60 for making a red silk slip for the waist of my red dress. Came home at 6. Went to prayermeeting. Good to be there again. Began study of David's life. Worked on doll's clothes. Thurs. Dec. 23. I cleaned the pantry today. Sent off Christmas presents. Took Uncle Henry's box to station. I think a great deal of pleasure is to be derived from doing up one's gifts in a pleasing and attractive manner. Mama and I worked more on dolly's clothes. We labored on the dress. Thanks to Christian assoc. doll I knew something about how to do it. Fri. Dec. 24. Mama and I spent three hours in giving the cabinet in the kitchen a fine purification. I went on some errands for mama in the afternoon after bathing. Also called on Alice K. She had made fine "divinity candy" and was making chocolate peppermints with Charlie Wadham's aid. Such a tender handshake when they parted. I rolled the creams in the chocolate and washed the dishes for Alice. Had a1909. Christmas gifts to Papa - book, 2 handkerchiefs Mama - tray, fernery, barrette Claire - doll's set, book "A child's Garden of Verses" Irene - banner Ida - banner Anna Mann .25 Maud - jabot Florence - jabot Helen A - jabot Helen Scobey - postal Uncle Charley - " Aunt Jennie - jabot Marian H = Vassar string Marian C = "Jessica's First Prayer" Ellen S - Vassar string Alice K - Vassar string Gladys Hill - postal Evelyn Noble - postal Gladys Dutton - "St Elmo" Carolyn, Ceclia, Theckla, postals Wilhelmina, Lois, Avora, calendar & postage stamp holder combined1909. nice time. Attended Christmas exercises in the church. Sheldon Smith made his mouth go (as he couldn't sing) to the ammusement of everyone. Lewis Curtis and his sister were very cute. L. was to speak but instead, he stood on the platform with his arm around his sister's neck. Dorothy Todd sang prettily "Wont you play House with me?" Helen & Alice Welch sang very nicely about Santa and Claire spoke "Hazel and Santa Claus" most creditably. Mama, Claire and I were remembered on the tree in the lecture room. When Claire was asleep I did up my home gifts while papa and mama fixed the tree. Sat. Dec. 25. CHRISTMAS 1909. CLAIRE'S BIRTHDAY. SIXTH. I was sick 3 times last night so didn't eat very much & papa was sick in bed with a bilious attack so he didn't have a very merry time. Anna Mann came as usual and watched the distribution of the gifts. We saved papa's for him. Claire seemed very much pleased especially with her piano. I am delighted with my gifts. photos of papa and mama, 4 fine silver things, 3 nice pictures framed so prettily. 1. Casca BlancaPapa. Christmas 1909. postal Mrs. Shreve Miss Brainard song book - Uncle Henry - "Alexander's" "The Doctor" Ralph Connor - mama "Recollections of a Long Life by Theo Cuyler" "My friend Mr-" - Gretta "Lorna Doone" - Esther Steele 2 handerkerchiefs - Gretta Mama apron - Mrs. W. H. Barker hand painted olive tray - Emily Gaskin plum pudding - Aunt Lillie handkerchief - Mrs. Wiltsie box of candy - S. S. class comb & brush tray - Gretta fernery - " barette - " towel - Eva Corteville cards Mrs. C. T. Shaw Aunt Laura ClarkClaire 3 doll's hats - Aunt Jennie fan - Miss Brainard Santa & paper table - Sydney red hair ribbon - Mrs. Wiltsie box of candy - church handkerchief - " knife fork spoon - Christmas doll piano " book "Dolly Dimple" " " "Garden of Verses" " miller (toy) " dolls set " postal Aunt Ella Julia Anscomb Miss Tappan Gretta tie - Helen Adler calendar - Wilhelmina permant - Ida Jan 9 Box of paper - Cousin boys Jan 9 sachet - Marian Case Jan 9 photo - Irene Todd box of paper - Mrs. Wiltsie 3 pictures - Christmas 4 silver things " shoe horn buttonhooks nail file paper knife papa' & mama's photo " motto - Anna Mann 2 gold beauty pins - Maud postal & bow - Gladys Dutton Jan 9 calendar - Rose Sutter Jan 9 handkerchief - Marian Hendricks Jan 9 note - Helen Simpson Christmas letter - Helen Dickinson cards Helen Thomas, Theckla, Ida Maurice B. Mattye P.1909. Porto Rico, 2. Paul Potter's Bull 3. Papa's Party with which he went abroad near the Sphinx. I arranged my presents on the table in front of the dining room window, also fixed Claire's and mama's. Mama fixed her fernery & put it into immediate service on the table. I ate a little Christmas dinner, raw oysters, oyster stew, broiled tenderloin, mashed potatoes, cranberries, celery, cabbage salad, bread, raspberry gelatine jelly containing sliced orange and bananna and English walnuts and served with whipped cream. Claire and I wished Mrs. Myron Smith and Ollie a Merry Christmas. I drew Claire on her sled. We slid 4 times down the hill by Schoen's. Great fun. Claire had a cunning birthday cake with one red and five white candles. I can scarcely believe it is her sixth birthday. I ate a very small piece of the festive cake. Played some for papa. Jessie Stronger called in P.M. I showed her some souvenirs. Sun. Dec. 26. Went to church. Papa gave a Christmas sermon. text 1 John. The cry of the human heart is "Where is He?" Illustration of a large mirror to reflect the beautiful picture painted on some ceiling in the old world. Was in papa's class. We had papa come in the Christmas 1910 To. Ida - tie Marian Case - Vassar cal. Ellen Sergeant - Vassar cal. A. Rowlands - cal. Thos. Hughes Friend Theckla Jones - jabout M. Hendricks - cal. "our duty" Cecelia - cal. wood scene Wilhelmina B. - jabout1909. parlor and I called off his presents for him and Claire delivered them. It seemed vastly more like Christmas to have papa with us. He & I could both enjoy our meals more today. Read to Claire "Sunbeam", "Westminister Lesson Story": "Aunt Charlotte's stories of the Bible", Mama & I read aloud "Snowbound" a verse apiece alternately. I enjoyed it greatly. Claire asked mama this, "Don't you think Sister has been real nice since she has been home?" Mama said this for my encouragement. She thinks I have improved. Played some. Claire and I took a walk. Went to evening service. Fine sermon about the Wise Virgin going into the feast because they were ready at midnight. A rather sad address but one to make me think. 1. Lamps that have gone out. Opportunity, Time 2. Lamps we can still light before 1910, 2.Faith, 3.Hope Repentance. A crowded house should have heard it. Mon. Dec. 27. Shovelled the walks yesterday A.M. & this A.M. Straightened my bureau and stand drawers. In the afternoon I arranged my souvenirs and pasted them in my "stunt book." Tues. Dec 28. Had my first sleigh ride this winter with papa and Claire by Stewart's, Clare Barker's, Cartersville1909. Rec'd letter from Ellen Sergeant and home. Enjoyed it greatly. In P.M. I went to Episcopal church to get papa to marry Harry E. Giblin of Roch. and Allie L. Soper of Clarkson. Wed. Dec. 29. Rec'd letter from Theckla. She doesn't seem to be in love with Brown. Didn't go to prayermeeting. Funeral of Mr. James Shearer today. Frank Shearer's father. Thurs. Dec. 30. Worked putting the house to order. I put on my heavy underwear today. It feels good. Fri. Dec. 31. Mama and I went in city at 9. Came home 6 P.M. Went to Central Church from 2.30-4.30 to one of the meetings of the Student Volunteer Convention. Rev. conducted it. Different missionaries spoke briefly giving what they deem essential qualities for a missionary to possess. Among them were love, the ability to sink one's self below the level of one's work and a sense of humor. Lists of workers needed on specific fields were read. Regarding the training of a doctor it was said "More thorough training is needed if one goes abroad than if one stays here. For here we have specialists while there a Dr. has to do everything". I had the pleasure of hearing Robert Speer speak for the first time. No one will be sent as a missionary who has not a vision of the face of Christ no matter what his 1909. other qualifications may be. Anyone making application must be in perfect health to warrant their being sent out by the board. Mama and I saw Mrs. Corvall Florence Seymour's grandmother in Sibley's. Flossie is in the training class in Wolcott. She really has a baby brother Robert about nine months old. 1910 . Sat. Jan. 1. New Year's day. We had a fine dinner as we all were able to eat at the same time. For dessert chocolate sponge such as only mama can make. Studied some Hist. Papa and I drove in the cutter to Mr. David Thompson's & got his Hist. chart. A fine sleigh ride. An elegant air. Then papa took mama and Claire out for a ride. I helped Mrs. Hayner look up some material on the Mormoms in our bound Home Mission Monthlies. Helped once more to give Claire her bath. Sun. Jan. 2. Went to church and S.S. Wore my red dress with the slip. Met 2 Misses Halstead. Enjoyed another Sunday dinner home. Had the Juniors at 3 P.M. Marian & George Loughborough, Claire, Belle Eaton, Edna Neighbor and myself. Went to church in P.M. Mon. Jan. 3. Did some patching. Washed my hair. Papa fixed his photo and mama's in my new gilt frame. Gathered my things together and papa packed my books first in a box then in mama's little trunk. Rec'd a letter from Wilhelmina. Charlie Wadhams called in the afternoon and said that Van would1910. just as soon go as a student volunteer. Chuck asked me "Do you expect to teach here or go over there as a missionary?" I was quite surprised. Mama and I staid up quite late sewing. At last my suit case was packed and I retired. On the evening's mail I received a picture postal of Hosea Clark's baby Lawrence David born Feb. 4. 1909. Oh dear, the last night of my vacation. How quickly it has passed. Miss Brainard came back today. Tues. Jan. 4. Rose early and prepared to depart. Papa woke Claire up so she could eat breakfast with sister. All too soon the time to start for the car came. Mama gave me $5. and a cunning box of lunch. I can see Claire now sitting in her little rocking chair. I kissed her & hugged her hard. Said goodbye to mama near the table in front of the sofa. Squeezed her hard & had to cry. Papa took my little trunk and suit case down on Claire's sled and checked my trunk for me at steam station. We went in on the eight o'clock car. Papa said he is going to get a vacuuum cleaner for mama then she'll have to let him help her. I think it will be a good plan. I begged him to look after mama, not to let her work so hard. To get Claire to keep her things picked up and not worry mama so. 1910. He gave me some advice. "Drive your work, don't let your work drive you." "Be nice and affable to the girls as Aunt Jennie has done. Take plenty of exercise, keep your health. Be nice to old(er) people for it counts." Saw Maleline Madagan near Sibley's. Papa & I walked from Clinton & Court to the steam station N.Y.C. it was stinging cold. Saw Helen Landon there and pointed her out to papa. Several Vassar girls were there. Our train was late. I got started after awhile. Papa saw me on and I said "Remember my commission about mama." I waved to him from the window and off we went. At Lyons Alma Klippell and Elizabeth Cramer of Penn Yann got on and we travelled together. Had a pleasant journey. Were 2 hours late in reaching Poughkeepsie. Got up to college in time for dinner. Had to go to Mrs. K. for my door key and Mrs. Curtis for my closet key. Settled my room in about 2 hrs. so it seems like home again. Didn't undo my package of pictures which I carried in my hand as papa thought they would break in my trunk. I think I deserved to seek my downy couch. Found one of the glasses in my drop light shade broken in two pieces and the mantel is litterly gone. Neither Maud, Helen nor Florence have come. 1910. Wed. Jan. 5. Went to classes as usual. Prof. "Jimmy" lectured to us. We had to write a few sentences in Latin and discussed figures. Reviewed some work in Corwin and "Kabale und Liebe". Rec'd a letter from Pauline Murrah whom I met at Chautaugua this last summer. Also a note of thanks from Miss McCurdy. Thurs. Jan. 6. English, Math and Latin today. Heard from Carolyn, Ida, Marian H, and Helen A gave me a little note which she wrote to me but didn't send because she had forgotten my address. Had gym. apparatus. 7th hour. Went to Dr's office in P.M. for my face. Told her I couldn't pay for very many treatments because I haven't the money. Went to Christian's in P.M. No chapel. Mrs. Hill led. Helps to the Christian life. Reading of the Bible, Prayer, Activity which however is not as important as Being. Several girls took part. Maud prayed. A very nice meeting. Trunk came Thurs. & I unpacked. My garmet underskirt came today. Fri. Jan. 7. Woke up with a sore throat. Went in A.M. to Dr. She painted my throat and gave me some pills to take. Miss Stroebe thanked me after class for her calendar & postage stamp holder. Rec'd letter from Lois, a thank you note from Miss Patton and best of all a1910. letter from Home. My first in 1910. Miss Ballantine excused me from Gym this afternoon provided I'd loaf. So I hung papa's and mama's photos & put a ribbon on my jack o'lantern. Studied some Hist in the Library. Wore my red dress. Went to chapel and concert a reading of the music of "Elektra" by Mr. Hutcheson of Baltimore. Florence came over at noon and I tried to help her with a little Latin. Had hard work to keep awake during last part of concert. Felt cold when outdoors. Borrowed Mrs. Curtis hot water bag which I kept by my throat and hurried to bed. Sat. Jan. 8. Was a little late in getting down to breakfast. Went to the Dr's office. She said "I'm awfully sorry but you'll have to go to the Infirmary." Cheering thought. So I told Florence we couldn't have any Latin and then I packed up. Took clothes a few and almost all my college books. Arrived here at 11.30 A.M. Sat down and began to study. The nurse came in a few minutes later and said "Why, I thought I'd find you in bed". She made me go to bed then. I had something chopped on toast, 3 slices of bread, a glass of water and of milk, a sliced bananna with cream. Read all the Hist. references in Rob. Hist. and Readings. Did part of my Latin. Had hot oyster stew for supper. Dr. B. 1910. came in P.M. to see me. Painted my throat. Mrs. Curtis called to see how I was. Fixed my face and had a good sleep. Sun. Jan. 9. I didn't waken till 8.30. Shameful for me. Had "hot water please", a dish of Wheatina, poached egg on toast and some dry toast. Started a letter to mama. Studied my SS lesson. Fixed my expenditures up to date. Wrote up my diary. Had chicken, mashed potatoes, creamed onions, celery, bread and a small piece of mince pie for dinner. Wrote a letter to Ida. Reread the letters I have rec'd since my return to college. Wrote more home. Wrote cards to cousin Louis Parsell, Marian C., Gladys D., Marian H, and Hosea Clark also Rose Sutter. Rec'd notes from Helen Simpson, Marguerite Ruddiman, Louse Boynton, Trix and Edith Maas. Trix brought the notes over. All but here came to see me after chapel this noon also Helen Benton. Dr. Thelberg visited me this morning. Gave me encouragement that I can go out tomorrow. Had chicken broth, cold chicken and toast for supper. Dr. Baldwin came in after 8 P.M. said I can't go out tomorrow. As she went out the door she said "Better hang your fiddle up about going out tomorrow." Such is life.1910. Jan. 9-21. M. 12th Spent in the Infirmary. Was in little room on 3rd. [small diagram] also in big room on opposite side on 3rd. Came down to 2nd. on Sat. Jan. 15 when Miss Johnson went down to Dr. Cardwell's with me. He found a cavity in right side of my nose containing pus. Oh! how I enjoyed having things thrust up my nose!!! Jan. 10 Note from Maud and Helen together. Jan. 11. Note from Ethel and Gladys Hull, Jan 12. Ad. for Clara Lipman in Marjorie's mother, card from Cornelia Adele Teal, Chantanqua, card from Aunt Jennie and letter from home. [(2) in one]. Jan. 13. note from Maud. and letter from Gladys Dutton Jan. 14. 1 doz. beautiful pink carnations from Helen Adler. Helen Simpson came to see me but was refused Jan 15. Letter from papa, letter from mama, note of thanks from Miss Hallon (these 3 at 2 P.M.) at 11.45 A.M. 1 dozen beautiful pink carnations from Helen Simpson. Jan. 16 letter from papa enclosing reports of Annual meeting Jan 17. 12.30 1 doz. beautiful pink roses from Florence Hopper. Jan. 18 a letter from Home which Helen Brewster brought over, a door block note, notes from Peggy, Eliz. Baldwin, Louise and Trix. They thought they couldn't see me but were allowed to. So my callers were Trix, Peggy, Louise andFree choice involves elimination. honest straight sincere. "intellectually shabby" Examinations a great opportunity How much sense have you? a pleasure, a joy. Sunday Jan. 16. Ethel and [...], Corinne Lernon, May Williams, Alma Klipple, Mildred Arrowsmith, Maud and Viola came to see me. Wed. Jan 19. Gladys Bassett, Kate Dunham, (Bessie Rector) Florence Hopper and Ann Erickson called. I worked on my Math notebook. Dr. Cadwell tells me I should have four operations. 1. Tonsils removed. 2. Adenoids in throat. 3. septum in nose straightened. 4. piece of the bone taken out. $125. Went to Dr. Cadwell Jan. 15, Jan. 17. Jan 19. Jan. 20. Went to classes Thurs. for first time since going in the Infirmary. Went to classes Fri. Staid to Raymond for lunch. I have spent just thirteen days in the Infirmary. I went to Dr. J's room after German to make sure I could come away from the Infirmary. Dr. B stood in the door and said "What are you doing out in the wet?" "I should like to know." "I have been to classes". "Well, Dr. J. said seeing you are wet now you may go to the Infirmary and get your things, but don't you go out again today." So I came home, got my suit case and brought back what I needed and staid in. Expected Florence to do Livy in review but company detained her. So I did the two chapters I missed in Livy. Tired. Glad to retire in my own bed. [In margin] Fri. 4th lecture by Prof Wylie on what we ought to get out of our Freshman English. Fine. Read my Home letter in my own room today. 1910. Sat. Jan. 22. Got the rest of my things from the Infirmary and am now really at home in 403R. Spent the biggest part of the day reviewing Math. particularly my notebook. Florence came in P.M. and we reviewed Livy. Sun.Jan. 23. Went to chapel at 11 A.M. Rev. Samuel Crothers of Cambridge Mass. preached from Philip 4-11. "for I have learned in whatsoever state I am therewith to be content." "We shouldn't accept the conditions in this world as we find them and be satisfied therewith but should aspire to a higher plane. content here means self sufficience. True contentment is spiritual coming from within not without". Wrote home. Called on Elsie Bogert at McGlynn's. She gave me the pages of the poems we have had in German. Called on Miss Thallon. Asked her to help me in reviewing my Hist. Called on Mildred Arrowsmith. Went to music, chapel, Christian's. Prexy talked about the signs of the true and fake Christ. Unselfishness was one. Then Mildred & I came to 403R and blue penciled or Robinson's Readings Vol. 1 according to the blue pencil marks in Miss Thallon's which she kindly let me take. Was in Louise Sisson's room. We went up on 3rd & saw Comet.1910. Mon. Jan. 24. Rose about 5 AM. Studied my [math note] book. Helen Lockwood stopped for me and we went around the Lake. Mr. first college exam in Solid Geometry 10.50 to 12.50 in Room 22. I sat on the front seat as is my custom. I had the middle of one proposition wrong. "All the lines [perpendicular] to a given line at a given point lie in the plane [perpendicular] to the given line at the given point." After assuming that one [perpendicular] did not lie in plane [perpendicular] I said draw a line in plane #[number] [perpendicular] to the line at given point instead of saying that the two planes intersect & their line of x is [perpendicular]. Left my Math. notebook in Room 6 after the exam. Well, I have survived one examination. Helen Brewster came in this morning after I came up from breakfast & said "Gretta Ordway did you eat a good breakfast this morning?" "I certainly did, as I always do." She said those who are used to the Regents exams have a much easier time than the others. Went to Dr.'s office had a short treatment. Plugged away on "Literatur kunde" in afternoon. Read marginal notes on Hist. in P.M. till I went to sleep. Miss Silver borrowed my Latin notebook. Took my first cut. Got a German exam. paper from Mildred Arrowsmith. 1910. Tues. Jan. 25. Rose at [...] A.M. Did the [Intr...] Livy. Read the headings of the [...] [Took] a little walk. Had Latin exam 10.50 - 12.50 in Room 35. Worked hard on rest of my German. Read poems I hadn't read. Studied map. Took a short walk. German exam. 2.30-4.30 in Room 35. Rec'd letter from Home. Didn't get a chance to read it decently till in the evening. Went to Assembly Hall at 4.45 to hear Booker T. Washington. He was a little late in coming. We sang. The hall was full. Prexy introduced him before he got there to save time. I was very glad to hear him. Cut chapel again. Went to Miss Thallon's after chapel. She made me out a fine outline just like the one she herself used in reviewing her classes. She asked me several questions and told me I answered them well. I thanked her very much & came home and studied after stopping in to Maud's a minute. Edith Salter has gotten under the influence of a bad girl and all we can do is to pray about it. "Instead of talking to the man himself talk to your master about the man" was said by one of the Convention speakers. Elizabeth McShane, who with Mary Lou Wilson are my new neighbors where Sarah Morrison1910. [and] [Florence] Hodge used to be, [...] & [...] long while. College isn't as she thought it would be. She hates to go to chapel. She visited away at a great rate. I hope I can help her some. She is so bright. I went to bed about 11.30 P.M. Wed. Jan. 26. Rose at 5 or soon after and worked hard on History. Had my exam in Hist. 10.50-12.50 in Room 12 with "Jimmy" presiding. In the afternoon went to Dr's office. Had a treatment. She also gave me a big bottle of brown stuff to take 1 tablespoonful in a half a glass of milk after each meal. I did several little errands. Returned exam. papers etc. Went to chapel. Thurs. Jan. 27. No exam today. Borrowed Gladys Bassett's "Virginibus Puerisque" and had a grand time reclining on my couch reading "Truth of Intercourse" and "Walking Tours." Also reread "An Apology for Idlers." In afternoon reviewed Huxley, Green and Emerson. Glanced at Carlyle. Wrote down my quotation from each man and committed them to memory. Went to chapel and Christians. Mary Robinson led. She spoke about altruism about being kind and thoughtful of others in the midst of such busy seasons and trying as this. Studied more on my quotations. 1910. Fri. Jan. 28. Rose a little early and studied a trifle more on my English. Had my English exam. in Room 11 from 8.20 - 10.20. Took my excuse to gym. Let me say here that I think college exams. are very fair. I have enjoyed doing each one. As has always been my case I dread reviewing far more than the exam. itself. I have great respect for the college exams and my first meeting with them has been pleasant. I especially enjoyed English exam. After lunch I walked alone downtown in 35 min. Went for fifth time to Dr. Cadwell's. Bought some new rubbers $.75. Walked from Ambler's to college in .38 min. Now I'm fine. Agnes Rowlands came to see me. Went to chapel. Then she & I attended "A Box of Monkey's" given in the Club House by the "Good Fellowship club." It was very good indeed $.10. We had to stand but could see well. Took about an hour. Irene our elevator girl was Lady Guinevere. Did well. Visited with Florence Hodge & Eliz. Ingersoll in latter's room. Rec'd letter from home. Sat. Jan. 29. I spent 5 hours today gathering material from Robinson's Hist for and making a History chart. Took 1 doz. handk'fs. to Mrs. Slosh. Paid $.15 for having them done up. 1910. Sat. Jan. 29. Worked the buttonholes on my coat. Saw the family Marguerite Smith (boy) Madeleine Bowne (twin). Alice Wohlhaupter (mother) Marjorie Lamprecht (big sister). Applied my medicines and retired. Sun. Jan. 30. Didn't go to church altho is town Sunday because so few girls are here. Wrote on home letter for two hours. At 12M. Helen Scobey and I started out for a walk. Went around Sunset and it was perfectly beautiful. The ice on the tree tops looks like tinsel and a row of diamonds as the sun shines on it. Oh! it was really wonderful. Then we enjoyed looking at the beautiful effect produced by the ice on the bushes near the bench on Sunset. I never saw anthing like it before. We stood for some time watching the stream in the ravine noticing the different ways it flows in ripples in a miniature whirlpool, saw the tracks made by the squirrels on the bank near the stream noted the persistent oak leaves, heard the call of the blue jay and had to humbly bend ourselves to pass the snow laden branches of the evergreen trees. It was a most delightful walk. Got back at 1 P.M. for dinner. Had a call this afternoon from Virginia Butler and Alvah Wallander. We talked about the 1910. reputation Vassar has compared with other colleges. They invited me to come and see them. Wrote more on home letter. Went to chapel, Christians, Dr. Hill led and spoke about influence conscious and unconscious which we are constantly exerting. One girl said "A man may be a blot or a blessing but he cannot be a blank". I played some before supper. Finished Reading that article on Freshmen in college in Oct. Atlantic Monthly 1909. Mon. Jan. 31. Well one month of opportunity is almost gone in 1910 and I feel far from satisfied with the results obtained. It is not as I wish it were. I long to make the second semester what I'd like to have it. The very best I possibly can. This A.M. read that chapter in Matthew about not letting your right hand know what your left hand doeth. I prayed that today might be successful. I think it has been not to boast but merely to mention something pleasant. I helped Agnes Rowlands and Gladys Hull to get copies of Miller's Ovid and directed a gentleman on the campus. Had English & History and Latin today. Showed Jimmy my chart but rec'd no word of commendation.1910. However he corrected only two things on it. Our section has Miss Guthrie now. She had us read at sight "Primus armor Phoebi" etc. I had this line "Dixerat; ista decent umeros gestamina nostros". and carelessly translated nostros as your. I looked at her as I have a habit of looking at my instructors and she said "Don't look at me but look at your book". I know she thinks I am a poor ignoramus. Well, here is a good opportunity to prove that I am not as big a fool as I may appear at first sight. I hope to redeem myself ere long. She will be the first teacher I have had who hasn't had respect for me. Class Drill 6th. Rec'd letter from Aunt Lillie. Louis only stood in the 60s in his exams. Miss Patton read us a selection from Thoreau and wanted us to connect its thought with the ideas of the other essays we have read. I wrote a theme. Read it to myself, didn't like it and rewrote it. I hope it is better, it ought to be, I tried to make it so. Went to library after chapel and almost went to sleep. Came home and put a good patch on my combination suit. Holes look somewhat familiar and patching is natural. Retired 10.40.1910. Tues. Feb. 1. Oh! that my work this month may come up to the standard I have set for myself. I really feel discouraged. I have not yet acquired the faculty of being accurate in all things, I feel lonely for I have no close friend here. Maud, Florence and Helen do not come to see me any more and when I go to see them I feel that they talk to me only because they think they ought to, not because they like me. At table the seat next to me is left vacant unless necessity demands that it be occupied. Why this is so I do not know. I can't talk if no one will talk with me. I realize I am not a fine conversationalist but I do not see why I am so isolated. I feel that no one cares a flip about me here. I am indispensable to no one. Whether I have a good time or not makes absolutely no difference to a soul. Their pleasures are very complete without me. The girls are all very friendly when I meet them but I do not know them any more than that. There is no one to whom I feel free to talk. I am in mortal terror of butting in and intruding, sticking myself in where I am not wanted. I hate that characteristic in others and do not want to process it myself. I wonder if the way to1910. girls' hearts and affections is through their stomachs. I guess it must be. I haven't had any spreads. I haven't fed them up and I guess that is the secret. Oh! how I'd love to do something for some one, something which would arouse their love for me and make me if in a rather small way necessary to their happiness and comfort. As it is I feel like a floating island, on the great sea of life, fighting my own battles, doing my own work, having no share in the lives of others, yes, utterly detached from the numerous human beings, of my own age, around me. I wish I knew whether it is my fault or not. I ask them to come and see me and I don't know what more I can do. I don't think it is right to go to their rooms three or four times in succession without their coming to see me. If it weren't for chapel, Christians and the comfort of Christian life and my Home letters I am sure I do not know what would become of me. Being worth just $.07 at present I don'think I'll try to give a spread, but when my ship comes in I'll try to give them something to eat and see if the bait will land any fish. The girls whom I have had to dinner do not invite me to dinner with them. Well this sort of thing will not do Ovid for me.1910. That is a cheering thought $1.50 for a copy of Gayley's Classic Myths beside money for other books. Easy to spend it when you have it but rather hard to see it go when you could make use of it in other directions at the same time. Well, Sister Guthrie, the tasks before me now is to know my Latin so well that I'll be able to gain your lasting favor. Hooray, may the benignant spirits all help me in this praise worthy task. One more thought possibly I have not had enough experience with young people my own age. But I know one girl whose arms go around my neck gladly and who likes to sit by me, sit close too, I must bend all my energies to do my best that she may have a chance too. What troubles me is that I am not doing what I feel I ought to do with this grand opportunity which is now mine. Rec'd letter from home containing a cunning little note from Claire bless her heart. Wed. Feb. 2. Are studying the thirty years wars in Germany. Oh! I invited Florence Hopper to dinner. We went over the Latin paper together previous to Florence's visiting Miss Guthrie. Rec'd a letter from Cecelia Poler which I didn't read till after 10 P.M. Florence says she is more discouraged than she was last semester. 1910 Thurs. Feb 3. I had a conference with "Prof. Jimmy" 3rd hour. He went over my Hist. exam paper with me and snorted, as is characteristic of him, at the idea of a villeins doing military service. He made this remarks, "Can't you put more head into it than that?" I asked him how he valued the paper. He said it was middling. You were handicapped at the end. If it hadn't been for that I think you would have done better". Well Jimmy, I see a fine opportunity here to get a word of praise from you. If there is any such thing in the game I mean to have it. Bought from Trix Newmark "Idea of a University" and from Alvah Wallander "Fine place Logarithims" Jones Gym Apparatus 7th. Was told I needed to use more will power. Went to Christian's in P.M. A very interesting meeting. Printed reports of the financial receipts, expenditures & opportunities were handed to us and different goals spoke on the different phases of work. Letters were read from the recipients of the dolls. I enjoyed it very much. Walked home with Eliz. Kutzner. Fri. Feb. 4. Had a sort of written in Math. i.e. had to work in class and hand in 4 examples. "Now is your chance Miss Ordway" Aristotle. Sent a card home. Got my Latin notebook from1910. McGlynn's. Eliz. McShane walked over with me. Took apparatus work 7th. Can swing some from that ladder arrangement. Blistered my hands again. Agnes Rowlands & I went to Prof. Tonks (of Princeton Univ.) lecture on Leonardo de Vinci and Andrea del Sarto Illustrated. I enjoyed it. Bessie Rector asked me to stop in afterward and have some tea and cake. I did & had a good time. Paid Trix $1.57 which I owed her. Rec'd letter, postal, and 8 sweet sample valentines from Bertha Loder. Also a nice Home letter. Deut. 1.21 fits me exactly. Sent a second card home. Rec'd $5. by money order. Sat. Feb. 5. Went to Main at 8.30 A.M. Made out an application for monitor in chapel next year asked Mrs. K's assistant what to do about my scholarship & she said make out a formal application. I came right home, wrote it & took it to Miss McCaleb. She read it & said as she said before to attend to it in March. Watch the bulletin. Then I went to Dr.'s office was treated and given another bottle of medicine and some pills. Went to Library and did my Hist. for Mon. before lunch. After lunch worked on French towns & what I missed when in Infirmary. Thought I'd watch others enjoy life although I didn't have time so walked down to the lake and 1910. watched the girls for a few minutes. The passion to skate took possession of me and I went home to put on my skating shoes and tried to fasten my skates on to make sure they were OK. One of the levers was badly bent so I took them to the janitor in Main & he kindly straightened them both for me. Then I went down to the Lake carrying my skates and appearing quite as a sportsmanlike girl. Put them on and was initiated to Vassar lake skating. To my great surprise I could stand up O.K. and had a fine time trying to skate. Gladys Hull and May Williams both skated with me at different times. There is some hope for me yet. Bought Gayley's "Classic Myths" today $1.50. My first extravagance. Prepared for sleighride when I got home. Put on my bloomers, sweater, two newspapers, coat, tam, rubbers & gym tie for a scarf. We left Main directly after chapel. I sat on the front seat between the drivers as we had a four horse team. Kept warm. Sang with the rest of them and the driver took us wherever I wanted to go. Had hot chocolate and cakes in 418 when we got home. Helen Benton and Edith Maas prepared it. Enjoyed it very much. Had 2 cups chocolate.1910. After 10 P.M. I finished reading Huxley's essay on the "Advisability of Improving Natural Knowledge" and wrote a theme on what I want my Education to do for me. Retired at twenty minutes of one. I believe in keeping early hours. I am sure turning into a sport. But I've had a fine time this afternoon and evening. I must admit to be really honest that I have been missing a large part of college life by studying so constantly and I honestly believe that my work will be better for the closer contact with other people and the physical thrill of skating and more outdoor life. Sun. Feb. 6. Went to Bible class then took car downtown & attended Baptist church Communion service in which I participated. I walked back with Agnes Rowlands & Rae Harris and 2 others. Heard a good sermon on "He pruneth the branch that it may bring forth more fruit". Report of Student Volunteer Convention at Rochester, Rochester N.Y. Interesting. Maud sat on the platform but didn't participate. My the student volunteer movement is a most glorious one. Mon. Feb. 7. Tutored Florence 5th hr. The long looked for carnival came off tonight. Of course I went. A band stand was erected on the east side of the lake and about six large watchfires at intervals along the shore1910. produced a most pleasing effect. The girls wore white and the different classes were distinguished by scarfs of cheesecloth. A grand march was held first. The music sounded very nice. As I walked around and watched the girls gliding over the ice and saw the fitful glow of the fires play over them, I could not but think how utterly foreign it all was to ordinary college life. It seemed as if we had suddenly been transported into another country. I enjoyed it immensely. Watched them first by the pier then went towards the watchfire nearest the road. I carried Maud's shoes around with me. She & Helen and Vi skated. I was also with Corrinne & Ethel. Am taking orders for Valentines, handpainted ones made by Bertha Loder and her cousin. They are dear. Tues. Feb. 8. Had a History lecture today by Prof. Cheeney of Univ. of Pennsylvania on "The Origin of the English people". He has an unpleasant intonation. Rec'd home letter. Wed. Feb. 9. Took a test to make up my back work in Hist. Make an outline of the Rights and Privileges of a typical mediaeval town of France or England. 1910. Thurs. Feb. 10. Helen Landon's sister a Faculty led Christian assoc. tonight. She spoke of one man who introspected himself & made a list of the things which he wanted to correct in his own life & character & taking one a week centered his attention on eliminating it. Thus he reduced the number. Fri. Feb. 11. Latin lecture by Miss Palmer on "Ovid" at 11.30. Very interesting indeed. I enjoyed it. Had a test in German on the 30 years war. Went to concert in P.M. by a Bohemian singer. He had a fine voice. My but he was an awful flirt. The eyes he made were really quite terrible. He gave us about 6 encores. Called on Helen Simpson a few minutes. Her sister Ruth is here. Helen spoke about my face looking better. She invited me to a party tomorrow night. Peg's sister Dorothy is here too. (Peg brought me a plate of cake & candy Sat. P.M. after their party). Letter from Home. [in margin] Miss Brainard says Harvey Schrieb is the only one in her English class who knows anything. Sat. Feb. 12. Treatment at Dr.'s. Louise Sisson came over after lunch to get the notes for past lessons. I went to Library & did Hist. After chapel went to Helen's. Oh yes before dinner I hung my new pictures which I got for Christmas, "Paul Potter's bull", "Gov.'s palace, Porto Rico" and Papa's Palestine party near the great pyramid. Chewed gum & made a lizard on a card. Refreshments were 1). a pig in a sty. pig=1910. hard boiled egg with tooth pick legs and clove eyes enclosed in a pen of (4) brown bread sandwiches of cream cheese about an inch wide. His trough was a piece of stick cinnamon. 2). salad, bananna & nuts on lettuce. 3). ice cream in the shape of a ship. Played charades and "My grandmother doesn't like tea". Had a very nice time. Mary Philips had me come in her room & talk awhile. Sun. Feb. 13. Read Bible lesson in Joshua instead of Judges. Went to Bible class, church. Rev. Ball of Trinity M.E. church downtown gave us a fine practical sermon whose principal thought was to be in the world, not of it, and seek to remedy it's conditions without going off as a monk in a cowardly way to escape its evils. At 2.15 P.M. went to Room A in Main to first meeting of a Mission Study class on India led by Shurley Leonard and Gertrude White. Called on Julia F. Pennypacker who wrote to me in behalf of the Christian Association in the summer. Am not carried away with her by any means. Dorothy Van Allen came in to the Reading Room while I was finishing an article on Wm. Gladstone & began discussing Religion. Dorothy Appleyard is a "Christidelphinist". She D.V. said that Christian Science girls are proselyting around college. Viola spoke of my face too. Christians at 7. Katharine B. Davis spoke on her work in the ... Reformatory. Exceedingly interesting. Heard her in Senior parlor too. 1910. Wrote home and send a postal of our library to Miss Coe (Mrs. Hugh Quim) Tampico Mexico. Mon. Feb. 14. Rec'd a note telling me to see Mrs. K. at office hours. So I went, it was for unexcused absence in English. I showed my excuse to Miss Patton too. Sent a Valentine to Ida. Had Helen Brewster address it. (I adore you). Rec'd a Valentine from Marian H. Class drill, a dance, we learned. Went walking with Florence 8th hr. to Mrs. Slosh's. She took me to Carey's and we had 2 olive sandwichs, cup of cocoa and chocolate ice cream. Hurried home & we had a Valentine party at our table. It is Frances Chaffee's birthday. We had 4 brass candlesticks with red candles. At each place was a heart valentine and a red heartshaped box containing little candies. We had fruit salad and chocolate ice cream, almonds and a most delicious chocolate cake beside our regular dinner. Tutored Florence after dinner. The chapel bell rang before we were quite through. Went to bed at 12 P.M. Tues. Feb. 15. Letter from Home containing a dear little letter from Claire printed in regular type letters both large & small in their proper places. (I rose this A.M. before 6) It read "Dear Sister. I have been to church. The snow is deep and white. There were three in my Sunday School class. Papa has some cold but he is better. My lesson was Jacob's Ladder. I am well. Your loving sister. Claire". That goes in my memory.1910. Rec'd my semester bil today. About $25. Doctor's bill including the Infirmary. Had the prologue to "Wallenstein" today and 15 lines of it to learn by heart. Mama has been called by the Board to go to Michigan and speak on the Pres. Hospital at San Juan in Battle Creek, Cold Water, Howell and several other places beginning April 6th. Fine. The change will do her worlds of good. She also writes "You will be home for Easter won't you dear? Wed. Feb. 16. I asked "Jimmy" about my test on the towns and he said "How long did it take you to write that?" I said "about 45 min." "It is good as far as it goes." One more thunderbolt. Jimmy I hope I can please you sometime ere long. What do you want anyway? Wrote a letter home enclosing my semester bill. Began Wallerstein proper today. We were reseated tonight after chapel. I have to come in the middle aisle now. Sit in 51. 4 seats from center aisle. Thurs. Feb. 17. Rose at what I thought was 6 A.M. instead it was 5 A.M. Wrote an English theme from 5-7. Took class drill again today. We had a terrible time laughing at our table tonight. I slipped as I was about to sitdown & that started M.L. Then I told her she'd laugh more if she knew I was going to take Fancy Dancing lessons. Did my Ovid in one period today. Consequently I shivered mentally during class but wasn't called on to recite. i.e. translate. Had the rest of fruit salad. Tutored Florence 8th hr. 1910. Treatment and big bottle of medicine. tonight. Didn't go to Christians but did Hist. in Library. Fri. Feb. 18. Had a cut in Math. to attend Math. lecture by Miss Cowley on "Geom. to Descartes" practically what Wm. Betz told us last year. She showed us some interesting slides. I enjoyed it very much. Finished Wallenstein's Lager. Signed at Gym. for membership in Freshman class for Fancy Dancing. Miss Ballantine gave permission to walk instead of gym. today. So I walked downtown with Miss Arnold (a girl from McGlynn's at our table) and Bessie Rector, down College Avenue. Went to Dr. Cadwell's. He said my nose is now in as good condition doubtless as it ever is. He says I ought to have my adenoids taken out anyway and it would be wise to have my septum straightened. The opening in my right nostril between bone and side of nostril is about 1/8 as large as it ought to be. Rec'd letter from Home. Papa writes "Well Gretta I see you are getting pretty well saturated with college spirit and I am so glad too. College life is unique sure nothing on earth just like it. That is sure. I want to put in an emphatic warning. Look out for exercise. You are meeting my expectations grandly and I am just proud of my girl. Be careful and go ahead." Much love Papa. I also rec'd a letter from dear little Marian Case. The first one she has ever written me herself. She is taking dancing and music lessons. I rode back from downtown. Attended lecture in P.M. on "The Dramatic in Education"1910. by Franklin T. Sergeant of New York City. Dramatics have their proper place between the physical development and the purely intellectual development. We should cultivate spontaneity and learn to read the feeling in sentences as well as the words. Sat with Alma Klippel and Elizabeth Cramer. Went to Davison after lecture. Helen Adler was going out skating on the crust which makes of the entire campus an ideal skating ground. The crust is absolutely wonderful so strong that teams can go on it without breaking through. Girls were skating in front of chapel, the Library, Raymond and Davison. I came home & changed my shoes and from after 9.30 till 10 P.M. I had some fun trying to skate on this wonderful and most unusual skating expanse. One more of the Events of my college year. Sat. Feb. 19. Went to Dr. had a treatment and got more pills. Sent $2.75 to Bertha Loder keeping $1.20 commission on 24. Did Hist. in A.M. fixed my coat after lunch. From 4-5 I toiled back and forth on skates from Raymond walk to North walk. At first skated with Irene (our elevator girl) then struck out for myself and today I really skated for several strokes. Oh! how I enjoyed the sensation. It is grand. Wrote a note to Carrie Renaker who is in the Infirmary with pneumonia & gave it to Mrs. Brown for her. Studied Latin & English. Rec'd letter from papa.1910. Mama found my compass and his oval forms behind the books on book case in the sitting room. He sent my compass & fixed the box for me. "Claire says the last half of sister's stay has come and soon she will be home again." Paid $.70 for Mission Study book. Sun. Feb 20. Read story of Samson. Then went to Bible class. Church. Rev. Brown .......preached about prayer. Dorothy Van Allen read aloud the lesson on India in chap I of Bishop Thoburn's book and I gazed at the map while she read. Went to Mission Study class at 2.15 in Students' Room. Then Agnes Rowlands (I stopped for her) and I walked beyond Richmond Hill. Oh it was grand. The light on the Palisades in one place was just the faintest tinge of pink in at least 8 places. We had a very interesting walk both as to Conversation and Scenery. Were out an hour. Went to chapel and Christians with Alma. Prexy spoke about "I can do all things through Christ who strengthenth me." Possibilities and powers of which we have not dreamed lie dormant in each of us. We are often surprised at the powers which we see manifested in our friends, abilities of which we had never thought. He cited Miss Katharine B. Davis in her work in Syracuse at time of Messina earthquake as an example. We need 1. An Ideal. 2. Effort. Throwing our whole selves into working for our Ideal. Don't be afraid young women of 1910. the responsibilities which are put on you. You can meet them". Wrote my diary & wrote Home. Mon. Feb. 21. Had a very pleasant day. My head was clear and I was wide awake in class. Everything went smoothly. Went to class drill. After dinner tutored Florence from 7-8. This afternoon I heard the Hampton Quartette sing and also heard Prof. Forissell and Major Molton speak at 4.45 P.M. No Chapel. I enjoyed the singers and particularly Major Molton. Tues. Feb. 22. Rec'd a card from Mrs. Wadhams saying Charlie is O.K. in everything and made the college relay team too. Also letter from Home. Claire wrote me another darling little letter. She used a lavendar thank offering envelope and addressed it Sister Ordway Vassar N.Y. The letter reads. "Dear Sister: It seems good to think about you coming home". For vacation. Our lesson today was about: 'The little sleepy head' there were '[FMR] in my class: I(:l:) am well. Your loving sister Claire. (printed in large and small letters all by herself I think.) The little dear. Miss Stroebe had a man in German class today. I saw the notice relating to scholarships on our bulletin board today and wrote home at once so I can get my application in without delay. Wed. Feb. 23. Rose at 5 A.M. Had a test of 10 lines to translate in Latin. Miss Stroebe was gone today & Miss Murendorf heard our prose and we had 1910. to write a synopsis of the scenes in Wallenstein that we had for today. Spent the afternoon working on Math. Had Maud to dinner. She was very much interested in talking to Levara Arnold. I was surprised and glad. I told Maud how the girls snub her at the table. "Well they needn't she's an awfully nice girl". Maud said "I've heard a lot about her". Eliz. Hubbel who saw us in R. & E. station when I came home Christmas and who lives at Canandaigua walked to chapel with us. She said she will have me come down to the lake where they live, sometime. Thurs. Feb. 24. Rose at 6. We are studying Logarithims in Math now. In Latin oh woe':" Love conquered. This god is well known in the upper work, whether he is here or not I doubt, etc. I missed the thot. and I know Miss Guthrie thought I hadn't looked at it. True I hadn't reviewed it but we had a page and a half new and it took all my time to do that. Maud walked home with me from class and said "Whenever you do anything like that I think of those adenoids. What's the matter with you Gretta you don't do nearly as well as you did last semester." I was so tired and ashamed of the blunder I had made in class that I rushed up to my room and had a good weep. I have a clear conscience regarding the time I spend 1910. studying but oh! I feel blue over the quality of work produced. It is so mediocre. I must make it superfine. How to do it is the momentous question for me to solve now. Studied Hist. Had gym. apparatus. Worked a little on parallel bars. Gave Florence a lesson from 7.20-8.20. Every time she thanks me for helping her. Had a treatment from the Dr. this afternoon. Didn't go to Christian's but studied . I haven't been to bed any night this week before 11 P.M. It is too much of a good thing. I have studied not fooled. Fri. Feb. 25. Got my Hist. topic back with only 2 or 3 marks on it. This is some encouraging. Had a lecture on the English courses by Prof Wylie 4th hour. Rec'd letter from home. Also a box from Home which I got in the afternoon. Also a money order for $2. Agnes Rowlands called for me and I got permission from Miss Ballintine to go for a walk. We went to Arlington, down Main, across South and home by College Ave. I opened my box then and found some drop cookies, a box of marguerites, a glass of jelly and a lovely 3 layer cake with chocolate filling, the kind I love. Yum Yum but it's good. I gave Agnes a nice piece and she said tell your mother when you write I think she makes fine chocolate cake. Studied some in P.M. Shared my cake with Gladys Bassett, Bessie Rector, [in margin]Agnes & I had a most interesting discussion of the influence of teachers on us. She told about Fraulein Hummire who has influence her greatly. 1910. Agnes Wright, Ann Erickson and Anne Hayes. Had tea and a piece of candy in Peg's room. They had a party for 3 graduates who are back for 3rd Hall play. They sang some of their class songs for us. Gave Eliz. Mc. a piece & we talked about instructors till 11 P.M. Sat. Feb. 26. Swept my room. Went to Freshman parlor and drew no. 3. Pauline Pratt and Frances Chaffee and I are going together. Pauline got the seats for us on the bleachers I2. I worked 2 solid hours on Latin. Hope I know it now. Maud stopped in for a minute. I gave her a piece of cake. Went to Library. Spent 1 1/2 hour in looking up the Bibliographies of 12 books on the Reformation in Germany. Studied Hist & then came home and lay down for about 1/2. So tired my neck feels stiff. No chapel. Went over to Florence's & listened while she read aloud the last few pages of "The Lilac Girl". She read the proposing part very understandingly. Pauline & I went to the gym. Waited just a few minutes. The third Hall play was just fine. A. No 1. All did splendidly. I enjoyed it immensely. Got home 11 P.M. Oh, it was perfectly great. I am quite wild about it. Mrs. Curtis brought me some candy this A.M., she made it. [in margin] I signed for trade work. Sun. Feb. 27. Read S.S. lesson. Went to Bible class, chapel. Sermon on "Breathing out a wholesome pure spiritual atmosphere. Are you living so that1910. your influence is uplifting?" He gave many good illustrations & references to literature. Read my Mission study lesson. Went to Mission class at 2. Came home and lay down and slept over an hour. Helen Adler called. I gave her a piece of cake. Went to music and chapel. Asked Trix, Peg and Louise if they didn't want some cake and they came down the hall in a double quick hurry. I gave each a big piece and they enjoyed it immensely. Wrote my diary and letter home. Irene Bier asked me after church this A.M. to come to dinner Thurs. P.M. with her. Mon. Feb. 28. Had a cut in English today. Translated in Latin but not as accurately as I ought to. Went to Dr's office and waited over an hour. Got some medicine another bottleful of that white lotion. Had a stingy treatment. Walked from Rockefeller to Main with Miss "Julia" Patton. Took Margaret Glessner over to North under my umbrella. Wrote a theme on "the Personal touch" in a spoken address a book and contact with a wonderful person. No chapel. Attended fancy dancing class 8.45-9.30 P.M. Tues. March 1. Another month of the new year gone. Rec'd bill from Dr. Cadwell for $20. for a treatment and removing polypoid from my nose. A most cheerful prospect. Rec'd a letter from each member of my own family. Also one from1910. papa containing letter of explanation to Dr. Taylor about my applying for a scholarship. I didn't answer Miss Stroebe when she asked me something today in German about the Grafin in Wallenstein, first time I ever have flunked there point blank. Spent two periods drafting a suitable application for a scholarship and mailed my letter and papa's in Main. Did History. No chapel. Went to Students. 2 questions discussed. 1. Recommendation of faculty to give us Thurs. & Fri. at Thanksgiving time and have us back her for chapel Fri. P.M. and recite on Saturday instead of being allowed to come back for classes Mon. morning. 2. Cut system 10% for Freshs and Sophs 15% for Juniors and Seniors of all recitations. ie. for the former in three hour courses 5 cuts a semester, for the latter 7. All absences must be included in here. No Dr's excuses can be obtained as now. But if the number of cuts is exceeded the girl must present her excuses in writing before the faculty committee which shall be chosen and they shall decide on their validity. I have led such a sense of lonliness today. A constant feeling of self distrust which I never used to have. Ruth Pember came in a min. about 9.30 P.M. I long to hug somebody and hold her face close to mine. 1910. Wed. March 2. Most important things today were a little written in Latin and the privilege of hearing in Senior Parlor Miss Frances Taft a 1909 graduate of Wellsely who is the National Sec'y of the Student Volunteer movement. She gave us a very practical talk on the secret of the Christian life being to make Christ supreme. Thurs. March 3. We had absolutely nothing to prepare for English today. Started a letter to Theckla. Went to Dr's office for brown medicine. Did History. Donned red dress. Went to class meeting. Voted to pay 1/2 expense of buying another chair and a book case for Students Room. Had dinner with Irene Bier at McGlynn's. The girls are more like a family there than here. But I won't trade food. Took the car back to Main. Chapel. Gave Florence a lesson after chapel. Ran in Gladys' and Bessie's a minute. Bessie invited me to a spread tomorrow night. Fri. March 4. Had a written in Math on Logs. Had a fine History session which I thoroughly enjoyed because I had hit the right book. Praise be. Rec'd letter from Home. Papa writes Claire is keeping close track of the time till she can see "sister"! Mama says I am indebted to Grandpa Loughborough for the list of Vassar Honor girls from the Democrat and Chronicle.1910. Pegged away on German. Miss Struck conducted our class today. She is a dear. She is the first person I have seen here aside from Prexy who came up to my idea of a college Professor. She has a magnetic quality about her which I like. I fairly sat on the edge of my seat and watched her with all my eyes and listened with all my ears. Went to Freshman parlor and signed for Hall play pictures I one II three III. Asked Mary Philips to walk downtown. She did. Agnes and Anna Wilson met us and the latter treated us to soday at Smith's. Took car home. Chapel. Attended lecture on "Architecture and the Decorative in Art" by Prof. Hamlin of Columbia. It was illustrated and I enjoyed it. The pictures were splendid. Between chapel & the lecture I spent in Raymond Reading Room in Main. My first visit too it. I love it, it is so homey. 9-10 P.M. I spent in Bessie Rector's room. Met Margaret Hughes and shared the contents of a wonderful box from home. Miss Hughes teaches in an orphan asylum. Got Roland Song of and Beowulf from Alvah Wallander & Essays of Elia from Alice Wohlhaupter. Sat. Mar. 5. Went to Dr's office for treatment and gave Dr. Baldwin the bill from Dr. Cadwell as Dr. T. had told me to Thurs. Swept my room and1910. dusted, did a little sewing. Louise Boynton came in and sewed awhile near noon. Did Ovid after lunch. Worked hard on it too. (Galatea) Louise Silver borrowed my notebook in Latin. We looked up the names of places and people in all the Ovid we have read so far. I made the places on my outline maps by aid of Florence Hopper's Sanborn's Atlas. Went to Library. Found package and letter from Bertha L. McGonegal. She sent me 18 Fruit Jar Labels and 18 Sachets very sweet and dainty. Helen Brewster gave me the first order. Eliz. McShane. Irene the second. Went to Library in P.M. Miss Toof discussed creeds to some extent. She doubts the existence of a personal God. I have eight orders now 12 P.M. midnight. Sun. March 6. Did my Bible lesson. Went to Bible class. Then Agnes Rowlands, Florence Kridell and I took a most delightful walk around Sunset. The day was ideal, warm as summer and spring is surely in the air. Oh it was wonderful Trees, brook, rustic bridges, brown fields and patches of snow, bushes, pine walk all contributed to the grand whole. Florence took our pictures twice. Did my Mission lesson. Went to Class. Then to Library where I read a little about predestination. Finished letter to Theckla and wrote to Cecelia, Carolyn and Gladys. Went to Christians. Prexy talked about 1. Jesus speaking with 1910. Authority 2. He has the ability to fulfil his promises 3. Come unto me... & I will give you rest. This verse includes us all in all conditions. Prof. Gow spoke tonight. He said this rest which Christ gives is not a cessation from labor but a help to labor. Agnes & I called on Miss Pillsbury a Senior. She told us that a girl can not introduce her own brother to any girl here on Sunday. Agnes came over a few minutes. I wrote home and wrote this diary up since last Sunday & retired 12.10 P.M. Our reading room was fixed yesterday. Ruth Bigelow engineered it. We have [porigie] inside curtains and wicker chairs with green cushions to match green burlap couch cover on our new couch. Mon. March 7. Rose at 6. Read Essays of Elia "The Two Rolls of Men" and some of "My Relations". Sent card to Miss MGonegal. Miss Patton read aloud from Ruskin's Essay on "Traffic". History was "punk" today. I disgraced myself by saying that there are not many things which were done by the govm't under Philip II of Spain. Alas! "Jimmy" thinks me a poor fool. I am sure. Spent 3rd hr. on Bauers & Philemon reviewing last half. Studied Trig 5th & 6th. Went to Irene Bier's in Main Room F. She just came in Sat. from MGlynns. Wrote a theme on Nature inspiring Poetry. 1910. Prexy gave us a fine talk on the question of living as regards expenditure. Girls have been complained of I imagine for running into debt and letting it stand a long time. He said we are extravagant rather than careless. He does not take the responsibility for us. It is ours and the firms with whom we deal. If a girl goes beyond her father's means he ought to talk to her. No girl has a right to use foolishly money which has been given her through the hard work and self sacrifice of her family. We are inclined to restrain self during Lent. But this isn't the highest form of sacrifice. We should sacrifice for others for some object outside ourselves. To contract debts is morally wrong and many a man has been ruined by a girl who never learned to restrain herself. So 1. eliminate self Indulgence particularly money wasted on food, spreads and perishable flowers. Spend the money you waste on books and art on that which will endure. 2. Don't contract debts. 3. Don't withold money from the poor people who need it for the necessaries of life. Tutored F.L.H. dressed for gym and went to second meeting of Fancy Dancing class at 8.45 P.M. in gym. When I was coming back to my room Mary McNaughton and Mary Wright were in the former's room &1910. Mary Wright said I left a present for you on your door and door pad. O thank you I said and hurried to see what it was. The Protor [Proctor] sign and a note asking me to be sub-proctor for the next two weeks. Got some more orders today. Louise, Trix, and Angy came in today. Tues. Mar. 8. Went to classes as usual. Rec'd nice letter from Ida and one from home. Claire isn't going to write me anymore because she'll see me so soon. Wanted to go out for track but my throat was sore so I went to Drs. Baldwin Thelberg and Mackay but found neither at home. Got some Listerine from Helen Adler and gargled instead of going out. Cut chapel and did myself up & retired. Wed. Mar. 9. Went to Dr's office first hour & waited till 8.30 to see her. Then went to Hist. Returned to office and Dr. B. sent me to my room to stay behind a positively engaged sign and gargle and take pills. I borrowed Mary Tracey's teakettle & hung out my sign and began studying. Helen Brewster got me rolls for lunch at noon. I had a meal order in P.M. .25. Helen Brewster is a dear so is Mary Tracy. Peggy came to see what she could do for me. Ruth Bigelow brought me 2 dandy olive sandwiches from the Inn. Maud called & said "I'm so sorry Gretta, just as sorry as I can be." I am dressed and working as usual. But I1910. slept 3 hours today when I came home from Main and it did me good. Thurs. Mar. 10. My confinement continued today. I am not alone though. Marnie Blount, Alice Boroughs, Mary McNoughton, Marguerite Smith, Armeine Riely, Eliz. Kutzner, Bobs Worcester, Madeleine Sweeney have it in this hall. [its tonsilitis] Eliz. McShane has it and is in the Infirmary. Had 2 meal orders. Studied almost all day. Dr. came in the A.M. Rec'd 7 pretty dark red carnations from Armeine R. & Mary Tracey. Someone threw a paper containing 2 dear anemonies over the transom. The girls are so dear. Helen B. lent me alcohol and got me a tall vase to put my carnations in. I put a sign on the door asking for a vase and she borrowed Betty Horton's for me. After dinner M.L. came in with a beautiful big grapefruit all sugared. My it tasted good. Oh yes Helen B. also gave me some jam and jelly to eat with my rolls yesterday for breakfast. Fri. Mar. 11. Had rolls in my room for breakfast. Went to Dr's. office and she let me go to classes. So I went to Hist. Fortunately "Jimmy" didn't call on me as I couldn't get the books from the Library. My German is up to date. Signed in German today .50 for a Summer "Cuckoo Club". Letter from Home and from Bertha Loder. 1910. Club for reading light German novels. Helen Dickinson & I walked up & down the walk in front of college. They go to England this summer. Got some orders for Easter goods. Staid home and wrote 2 themes one on Girls knowing about their parents finances, the other on good fellowship among College girls as shown during my two days illness. Latin lecture 4th hour. Sat. Mar. 12. Took my excuse over for chapel. Did Latin prose. Louise Silver came to see my list of places for our maps. Reviewed the Reformation in Robinson. Took a little walk. Helen Rosenthal has tonsilitis and her oldest brother has died with diptheria. Life is not bright for us all at the same time. Went to Lib. in P.M. & read on French reformation for yesterday. My work today seems to overpower me. I can't get it all done. Went to chapel for first time since Mon. Good to be back, I have worked hard all day but I do not feel that I have accomplished anything like what I ought to. Drew Fuller's "Wrongs of Indian Womanhood", out. Did last page & a half of Galatea from 10.30 - 11.30 P.M. Sent a note to Eliz. McShane & one to Lillian Lee in the Infirmary. Made out slip for going home today. Louise B. had a man today and them came in the guest seats just as the chant was to begin.1910. I asked Miss Guthrie for my notebook today and before giving it back she ran her finger hastily over the latter part of the book revealing the empty pages. She did it in a very suggestive manner. Whether she meant it so I do not know. Sun. Mar. 13. Read Bible lesson. Bible class. Chapel. Rev. Bradley from Worcester Mass. "preached", shall I say, yes, this much of a sermon 1. We get what we want. 2. We reflect what we have selected. 3. Be optimistic. He used profuse illustrations. Quoted "pussy cat" from Mother Goose, told about cutting a selection of a fine tree to show his pupils in the laboratory how the age of a tree is recorded by the rings & what a weather prophet and historian and carpenter (gee whiz) saw in the section. Sang "Blue bells of Scotland". Quoted from several poets and acted the verses almost he used so many gestures. He surely gained the good will of his audience if stories will do it. Agnes Rolands came to my room. Did mission lesson i.e. part of it. Dorothy Van & I went to class at 2 P.M. I wrote my diary and read for 2 hours in our reading room. "And now she's home again with me" by James Whitcomb Riley. I liked it because it describes papa's attitude toward me I think at least partly. At 7 heard Mrs. Glenn speak1910. to Association. Her husband is the director of the Russell Sage Foundation. It works along 3 departments 1. Charity 2. 3. Physical welfare of the child. Enjoyed it. Dr. T. gave me a beautiful pansy as I sat in front of her. I read a little in "Kings' Treasuries" and came across this on p 17 of the preface. Ruskin ....... "Do not think vaguely about it; take pen and paper, and write down as accurate description of yourself as you can, with the date to it." So here goes. I am not good looking having a big end to my nose and several little scars in a group on the right side of my face where pimples have been. There are at present some disfiguring pimples on my face. I have sideburns prominent on the right side. I cant make my hair look stylish altho I wear it parted all the way down and role rather high & down in a psyche. My clothes are neat but not smart and somehow I lack a knack in giving my attire that touch which some girls happily possess. I work most of the time, but not as concentratedly as I ought, I fear. I love to study, love to read but do not read any during the week, no not even the newspaper, which is disgraceful. I love my room and keep it in order. It is home to me and I enjoy being1910. in it. I have attained absolutely nothing in athletics. Reason I am a coward and do not exert enough will power, as near as I can make out. My work is passing but laks [lacks] great accuracy which I so admire in people who have it. I am careless. My writing is abominable. I belong to a Bible class and to a Mission class both of which meet on Sunday. Go to chapel regularly and enjoy it. Alway attend the Sunday evening meetings where Prexy usually leads or we have some outside speaker and like to go Thurs. P.M.'s. if I can. I am not a good conversationalist. Don't know what to say and talk little at table as some of the girls as Mira and Helene don't trouble themselves about keeping up a conversation for the good of the table at large. I do not state myself clearly in speaking. Do not employ a rich vocabulary. I earn money by tutoring Florence 2 or 3 times a week at .75 an hour and by selling hand painted things for Bertha Loder at a commission of .05 a piece. I love outdoors and enjoy walking immensely. With Agnes Rolands I talk at a merry pace and as long as I am not conscious of trying to speak and speak well, all is well and my words flow smoothly. With several others1910. I talk freely and easily. With Maud however I feel that she is bored and is critically regarding me. The girls are nice to me but I can not but feel that a large part of it is courtesy and not a liking for me. I haven't a close friend in this whole college with whom I am seen as a rule and who is my recognized chum. I am seen as a rule going to chapel alone going to lectures alone. The cliques are made and I won't butt in. I seem to be busy all the while and don't have time to visit people and invite them to dinner with me. That song "Somewhere somebody's waiting for you, you, you" runs thru my mind and I believe it is true. I hope there are girls here particularly a girl, one girl whom I may have for my very own friend. I do not dance. I have no man. I seem to be unacquainted with that something which most girls possess, that ease and girlish ability to talk and act entertainingly. I am passive, not original. Play the piano but not accurately nor am I acquainted with the classics in music. I listen but do not hear all. I miss something which gives the clue. I never used to be so stupid. What has come over me is a mystery to me. In some ways I have felt lonelier here1910. since Christmas than during the first few weeks of my green, Freshman, College year. I don't seem to be able to see the important in Hist. and view it as a whole. I like it well enough yes I find it very interesting but I do not get hold of it as I might. I let somebody else in German speak up with the correct bright idea. Miss Stroebe turns to Miss Noble, Miss Noble who smiles knowingly and answers. My ideals are high. I want to be the best possible. Accurate, interesting, accomplished, at ease, a logical thinker in short all that goes to make a perfect woman. I long to be loved and have the girls go down the corridors and accross the campus with their arms around me as others are encircled. My ambition is to be such a fine student so accurate and thorough that I can have the opportunity of refusing a position as instructor or professor in Vassar college. I want to do wo well in German that I can & will be recommended to the "Deutsche Verein". I like to be at the head of the heap. I was referred to in High School as knowing why not here? One thing I have noticed I ask a great many questions. Put my conversation entirely too much in the interrogative form. Another thing I expect people to 1910. be thinking about me and my interests & welfare and do not interest myself enough in their interests. I am inclined to brood over my faults and think about myself. But I love my home, my parents & sister, Aunt Jennie & Aunt Mary, Jesus is my friend and companion. Without him life would be pretty empty. I am kind hearted and willing to do anything I can to help another. My faults far overbalance my virtues and if my course so far has not been far short of what it ought to be, what mama and papa expect it to be I am greatly mistaken. I am far from satisfied with my work and my course so far. A beautiful Spring day. Girls sat on Rockefeller steps. Mon. Mar. 14. Rose at five (5) A.M. Miss Patton discussed Beowulf as tho we had read it thru. I had read just six pages. Had a written in Hist. 1. What purely political causes led to the Reformation. 2. What differences were there amongh the Protestants. 3. Provisions of toleration in Edicts of 16th century. I tried to stick to the point. Didn't finish third question. Miss Guthrie said "Some in this class are not doing passing work. I'll not call on them any more." She was all out of patience with us. 1910. Had physical exam at 2.15 P.M. Have gained 11 lbs since Sept. As we didn't know & recite our grammar lesson properly. Asked me to translate where we left off in the last recitation. "I do not know where you left off as I wasn't here" I said & she skipped me entirely. I sit with fear and trembling in her class. I never had a class before where I was so thouroughly uncomfortable as Miss Guthrie's Ovid. I feel that she isn't in sympathy with me. Spent about 5 min. (to myself) raging. Found an invitation awaiting me to a luncheon at one o'clock March 19, at Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Bancroft Hill's home on Raymond Ave. One ray of brightness in the lowering sky. Read Introduction and 40 pages of Beowulf in 2 hrs. 45 min. in the Library. Went to Fancy Dancing in P.M. 8.45 - 9.30 P.M. Retired at 12 P.M. Tues. Mar. 15. Rose at 6. Rec'd card from Aunt Jennie and a letter from home. Papa says, "Tell us when you will reach Rochester March 25 & I will be there with a hand cart or wheelbarrow." Studied hard reviewing Ovid, "Galatea & Polyphemus" from beginning of story. Went to my first Track practice in gym at 4.20. Ran in locker room and did exercises. Retired 12 P.M. Wed. Mar. 16. Rose at 6 A.M. Had a short test in Latin. Several lines to translate, 3 to scan, a few constructions, 1 figure. Put a sentence on the board in German. One mistake in position of verb. 1910. Had a whole hour conference with Miss Patton. Translated first page of story of Caesar in Ovid. Prexy gave us a speech in chapel. He regretted that so many failed to hear Mrs. Glenn because of one thing she said. "It is a serious thing to engage in social work choose what you will do for the world. While at New York City recently an editor told him of a girl here at Vassar who under the influence of the Student Volunteer meetings pledged herself to become a missionary. It is the easiest thing in the world to move an audience. If a course of action is worthy to be followed after sane and serious consideration in your own home away from all emotional influences, good and well. But do not let your emotions run away with you think it over with sanity and seriousness. Social work is so popular that fewer girls are becoming teachers. A teacher's work is to put herself into the soul of others. It is a serious work and no one should undertake it who does not know what it means. While people are placing so much stress on social service they forget that a girl has a duty to her parents. She can do just as great a work in her own home as anywhere else. I do not disparage missionary work. I have preached too long for that. I do not advocate suppressing the emotions but I do say control them. Be sane." Studied Math. Retired at 11 P.M. 1910. Thurs. Mar. 17. Sent an order in to Bertha Loder this week. Today sent an acceptance note to Dr. Hill. I haven't finished reading Beowulf yet. Had to hand in three questions or rather suggestions for themes on Beowulf. I really enjoyed Latin today. Miss Ware was gone and Miss Guthrie beamed on me a little much to the gratification of my soul. Went to Song Practice. Dr's. for treatment. Did History afternoon and evening and went to track at 4.45. Ran quite awhile. Prexy prayed tonight "Grant that we may train our wills (so) that we may not only think to do." Fits me I am sure. Miss Clouston passed her English Hist exam. given by "Jimmy" to make up her work. She has studied and tutored outside and is so glad it is done. She is going thru college in three years. Jimmy said it was the best written papers ever handed in by one who made up the course. It snowed today but melted almost entirely. Tonight is marvelous. Cold, just agreeably so, clear. The sky is so clear and the stars shine most brightly. Oh I love it. The heavens appear so wonderful from my window. It is an inspiration to merely look at the starry host as they twinkle in their steel grey setting. How gracious and kind and inexpressibly good God is to let us have the stars, the arched sky, the 1910. invigorating atmosphere, the exhiliration of athletics etc. to cheer us and help us realize how much he loves us & remind us of "his wonderful works to the children of men". Retired 11.15 P.M. Fri. Mar. 18. Jimmy said we did well on our test as a class, stuck to the point. That helps some. Rec'd letter from Home, just from mama, containing a money order for $8. Miss Cowley gave us a 2nd Math lecture on Numbers, counting etc, & showed us some slides. It was interesting. Very much like what "Wm." gave us last year. Went to song practice. Lost self confidence in German to a certain extent. Edith Salter, Bertha, Loew and I walked to Mrs. Slosh's. Then I got my check (i.e.money order) cashed and bought $1.05 worth of postals, real photographs, to take home. Read in Beowulf. Staid home in P.M. and finished Beowulf. I have read it carefully but should have had it all done for last Tues. I am provoked at myself. Had Edith Salter to dinner. Sat. Mar. 19. Bought my ticket home in Freshman parlor. Did Ovid. Got ready for the luncheon. Wore my sicilian and went at one. We took off our things in Mr. & Mrs. H.'s bedroom which is handsomely furnished. Then were received by Mr. & Mrs. H. in the parlor and showed some curiosities from the Cabinet. Then we were ushered out to1910. dinner. They announced that those who had been faithful would find seats in the dining room. And there was mine. [diagram of table] The table was handsomely set with cut glass & silver on beautiful doilies. The centerpiece was wonderful. The flowers were pink carnations on a plain mirror. The table was oval and beautiful mission wood. Our menu was 1. bouillon & crackers & olives. 2. fish in a little dish, rolls. olives. 3. ham on toast, peas, mashed potatoes browned with grated cheese on top, rolls, jelly, olives 4. salad sections of orange and grapefruit on lettuce with cheesed crackers, 5. Elegant caramel cream and just grand caramel cake & chocolate cake too. Little cakes. 6. coffee, chocolates (fresh from Huyler's) thin candies in fancy shapes. At each place was a good sized silver bonbon dish containing salted almonds and pecans. A fine luncheon. Then Mrs. Hill showed up more curiosities from the cabinet and then Prof. H. took us into the Japanese curios. Expensive. We next had some fine selections on the Victor and came home about 3.45 P.M. I told Dr. Hill "I have had a charming time & I think it was lovely of you to entertain us." Mrs. Hill was busy with1910. callers so I didn't see her but asked Dr. H. to thank her for me. Changed my dress & worked in the Lib. Told Maud about my lovely time. Went to chapel, Agnes Rowlands introduced me to Myra Hulst from New Hamburg near Wappingers Falls. It was very odd to see Prexy conduct chapel tonight in a dress suit. Everyone tore madly out of chapel to Main. We Freshmen were in Main on fourth floor North wing where we waited for some time. Finally the line moved and we sat in the balcony, right, near the front. The debate was splendid. I enjoyed the rebuttal particularly as it was so smooth and unhesitating. The manner of the first two Qui Vive girls was very distasteful to me it was so lordly and not attractive. The T and M. girls' manners were fine. I was greatly amazed to see Helen Simpson on the platform. It never had occurred to me that the Simpson in our song was Helen. I am so glad. T and M was most creditably represented by Barnett, Starbuck and Simpson. The qui Vive girls were Hosterman Hyman and Mumford. Subject "Granting the desirability of trade unionism, Resolved: that the American Federation of Labor is justified in demanding the closed shop". Oh! I enjoyed it. The judge who gave the decision said1910. the judges are unanimous in three things 1. That I shall not make a speech 2. that the debate was a good one. 3. that the decision goes to the negative. My how the red [h...] Seniors clapped then. Right after the end of the rebuttal the debaters marched off the platform by twos. The committee followed and the judges. Then we sang college songs and after the decision left the Assembly Hall in order of our rank singing "We are from Vassar" etc. Then in the soap palace the Juniors and Seniors gave some very appropriate songs. Got home 10.45 P.M. Read some in the "Song of Roland" & thus ended this very remarkable Saturday in my Freshman history. Sun. Mar. 20. Every member but one was at Bible class today. Effect of the luncheon. Mission class. Wrote home and a card to Irene Todd. Mon. Mar. 21. Usual program. Went to last meeting of Fancy dancing in P.M. Have a great deal of work to do. This week is just awful. Each instructor is heaping it on. Tues. Mar. 22. Letter from home. Mrs. Curtis birthday. We had a party. She furnished the cake, a fine chocolate cake which she made & we pink carnations. Had a fine time. Talked in her room afterwards. Cut chapel. Marjorie Hoard & Elizabeth Rutherford were her guests. 1910. Wed. Mar. 23. Usual classes. Attended Dancing exhibition at gym. in P.M. Daisy chain was chosen & the names made public this Monday. A parade was held on 2nd floor Main to celebrate. I didn't see it. Thurs. Mar. 24. Packed my trunk and sent it, packed my suit case. Went to Christian Assoc. meeting Mrs. Matthews led & talked about the Bible stories being true literature. Worked till most midnight. Fri. Mar. 25. Rose at 5 and finished the "bummest" theme I ever wrote on a typical picture from Beowulf and Roland. I am ashamed of it but I did work hard on it all the same. We had a few minutes written this week & I made a fool of myself by writing that Beowulf was a living hero while Roland was a dead hero. Our question was to tell which poem we chose as our national poem and why. This week's work has been an awful fizzle. (Oh- but Tues. [Wed.] I got a note to come at once to the Sec'y office & I was scared stiff. There, I thought, I shall be told I have flunked Latin, sure as the world and I went with fear and trembling. Waited on the stairs and Betty Zahner went in first. She came out looking happy and I went in and was oh so wonderfully 1910. disappointed for instead of being told I was a flunker she handed me, with a smile, a small paper which gives me $150. free next year. Happy! well I guess. I can't be so awfully bad or I wouldn't have gotten this.) I didn't take down my pictures this time but put the rest of my things in the clothes-room. Those 3 on thumb tacks & my 3 banners I took down. After History, finished fixing my suit case, ate a bite of lunch & went downtown. Maud was at the station. I sat with Alma Klippel, Pauline Pratt & girl from Geneva. Our train was an hour late. I sold six Easter gifts on the train. Saw papa & Claire coming out to meet me at the station. My how Claire hugged me. Bless her heart. She hasn't changed any. Walked to trolley station & reached home at 9 P.M. First people I saw at Pittsford were Harrison (hunchback) , Harold Whitlock & red haired Matthews boy. Papa told me about a verse of poetry he wrote to his class because they deserted him. "You can not tell or write with pen what happened March 20, 1910 Although three members were in church1910. The pastor's class was left in the lurch The second time in history of class Has this calamity come to pass Oye, Who care for the good of men Please see this never happens again." Mama had a nice supper saved for me. About the first thing she said to me was "How queer your voice sounds". Papa, who is choir director now, had to go & drill the choir on the Easter music. They wanted to know how my work so far this year has been and I said Latin had haunted me. We don't cover the lesson and I feel that Miss Guthrie has no confidence in me whatever. Miss Ware is "it". I told them about my adenoids and with pleasure showed my scholarship paper. I felt blue and I guess I showed it for mama remarked later during my vacation "Gretta, what's the matter, you have seemed so sad since you've been home." Retired about 11 P.M. and slept with dear little Claire once more. Miss Toor is to board home now. Sat. Mar. 26. M. Mama & I went to city at 8.30 & bought material for a new dress. Copenhagen blue nun's veiling, & Persian trimming. Went to Mrs. Covert's & saw Dr. Doane about taking Mary Thornell brought us some eggs & a little present for Claire. 1910. I colored eggs for Claire and the Rand children. out my tonsils next Monday. Bertha Loder called. Sun. Mar. 27. Easter. The choir sang three very pretty selections for Easter. Papa led them. Claire didn't want to sit up in front with the Primaries she would have liked to sit with Sister but she did sit in front & the Primaries sang once. Claire and I were together in the afternoon. I read to her & went to church in P.M. [in margin] Claire & I called on Miss Dickens. Mon. Mar. 28. Went alone to Dr. Doane's office & had my left tonsil injected, pillar of my throat pushed, and my left tonsil cut out with long shears. Then the same thing for the right side. They bled quite freely. Then for the adenoids they were cocained & pulled out, down from the middle back of my throat. When they were out Dr. said "How do you feel?" Glad that there is only one more to come out I answered". There isn't any more, it is all done. "I'm glad". "Tell your father He ought to be proud of you." The stuff he injected in my tonsils made my heart beat fast and the sensation was queer. I lay down on the couch for a few minutes & then went home. Felt nervous & slept all the way out. Lay on the couch at home It hurts to swallow but I can eat alright though slowly. Aunt Jennie sent Claire 3 darling kimona's today. Claire undressed & lay in bed to wear one. 1910. Tues. Mar. 29. Rode with papa and Claire to Mrs. John [Battam's] in the morning. Miss Brainard came back. Alice K. & Miss Westerman called in P.M. and I showed them my Vassar postals & played for Miss Brainard. Kitchens move to Rochester this week to grove place near Gibbs street. Wed. Mar. 30. Mama & I went to city at 8.30 & my dress was fitted at Mrs. Covert's. Had Dr. treat my throat. My palate is terribly red. The blood has settled in it and my throat feels lame. Mama, Claire & I went riding in afternoon down East Ave to Clover St. & back by Despatch road. A nice ride. I can't talk much. It hurts. Went to preparatory service (all of us). Mrs. Robertson called on me before tea. Papa talked about hope. Thurs. Mar. 1. Papa, Claire & I went to Roch. I had my throat treated & little piece of remaining tonsil cut out. Claire sat in the office with me and watched it done. He had to cut 3 times but got it all out. Now it's done I hope. Am reading "Patty of the Palms" which Aunt Jennie sent with Claire's kimonas Monday. It is "great". Chocolate sponge. yum! yum! Fri. April 1. I staid in bed until 3 oclock & gargled every hour with hot salt & water. Had both meals in bed. Mama is now Pres. of the Miss. 1910. society and led the meeting on India today at Mrs. Wahams'. The PIANO for the church came today. "Beckwith" from Sears and Roebuck, Chicago. Papa is delighted and got it up to the church as soon as possible. Claire was the first to sing by it, Papa played for her and I went over and played a few pieces on it to an audience of my family & Miss Cole. I am very much pleased with the piano. It is fine. The case is highly polished and of dark walnut. The action is easy and in short it is in my opinion very satisfactory. I told papa how much I liked it & he seemed very much pleased. Dear man he has worked so hard for it and I am so glad he has been successful. Sat. Apr. 2. Mama & I went again to city. My dress is done & stylish. My cape has been improved by having the collar stiffened. Left a note at 515 Cutler bldg for Cecelia Poler. Met Arthur Schoen on Main St. He said Una is not in college now and has not been since Christmaas. I am so sorry. Also saw Flora Ladwig. Had dinner at Manhattan. Had another treatment at Dr. Doane's. Paid Bertha Loder $12.36 for Easter goods. Claire bathes herself now. Mrs. John Rowland here to tea. 1910. Sun. Apr. 3. Went to church & Claire sat with "Sister". Communion. Staid to S.S. in papa's class. Last Sun. each lesson was reviewed by a teacher before the adult department. Pineapple cream for dessert. Practiced at church "Nearer my God to thee" with variations by A.E. Warren. Mama wore her handsome new black henrietta cloth dress (which Miss Sickels made) this A.M. In P.M. I wore my new dress and sat on front seat till I played immediately after last bell stopped ringing then sat with mama & Claire. The choral union sang tonight and papa leads that too. We had a union service. The selections were fine. Papa quite resembled Mr. Hallam as he flourished his arms about in energetic leading. Mr. Palmer spoke nicely about the Power of Music as shown by one instance when the lights went out in an amphitheater at Ocean Grove & religious songs were sung. I am proud of my father. He is just overflowing with music and is a fine leader. My last Sun. home. I walked home with mama & Claire then went back & came home with papa. Mon. Apr. 4. Saw the vacuum cleaner work today. Mama seems unable to praise its virtues too highly. Usually she is not in sympathy1910. with papa's new purchases. But this has certainly found her favor. Mama left at 12 for Roch. via Buffalo. Then on to Detroit & Chicago to speak on Porto Rico. A lovely trip for her. I packed my trunk or rather papa and I did and he took it to the station on Thomas's cart. He bought my ticket and check. I got supper and Claire had a feast on frankforts & cream potatoes. It was a joy to see her eat a good square meal. Darned papa's & Claire's stockings and took a few stitches for Claire. Retired about 11 P.M. Claire had a nosebleed. Tues. Apr. 5. Rose at 5. Packed my suit case. Prepared breakfast. Say goodbye to Mrs. Loder & Bertha. Papa & Claire drove me down to the station & I started alone at 8 to 8 for Roch. took car at S. Ave. to station. Met Mr. Dickinson who gave me a fling about the country. I hope to show "these" folks yet that I can do something in the world. The city isn't everything. 8.53 A.M. Margaret Clapp & Miss Christy were my companions as far as Syracuse. At Utica Eliz. Stumpf got on and we were seat mates. I ate a lunch which I had put up & it tasted good. Arrived at Poughkeepsie on time 3.45 P.M. Got my keys and went around the lake with Eliz. Stumpf before dinner. [in margin] Saw Cecelia at the station a minute. 1910. Sent a postal of about 3 lines home at 4.30 P.M. Settled my room in P.M. and worked on Ovid. Studied catalogue on way down to decide what I want to take next year & also read some Lamb. Wed. Apr. 6. Very warm today. I admire "Jimmy's" great knowledge of History more and more. Recited quite decently in Latin today. Read Celtic literature 1st 2 sections. Took a short walk with Agnes Rowlands. Thurs. Apr. 7. Quite cold today. Did not give a clear recitation in English. My attempted synopsis of the Introduction was a failure. Helen Adler's theme on "dark and true and tender is the North and bright and fierce and frikle is the South" was read in class. It was splendid. Did Latin 3rd hr. with Maud at her request. Went to Dr's office. Treatment & yellow pills. She made a record of the removal of my tonsils. Bought English book "Sweetness and Light & Pater's Essay on Style" $.70. Tried to tighten my glasses when I returned from Dr's & bent the little thing the wrong way and broke it off, lost it down a crack. Hurried downtown and got my glasses fixed by having a new pair of little things put on at Perkins's $.75. Did Math. Did History in P.M. Prexy is ill. Dr. said he has been very ill. 1910. Fri. Apr. 8. Still cold. I constantly admire Jimmy more. Wrote a spiel on "Illo, sein charakter und sein Ende" & learned & practiced it "auswendig". Had to write a 100 word answer in German to one of the questions she gave us. My mind is so constantly on myself it is almost impossible to concentrate. Prof. Lehmann was in our German class today. I called on Gladys White & her roommate Christine Meyers, also on Eliz. McShane who has had cramps today. Maud was decidely cool when I dropped in a few minutes. Did some of Ovid "Amores". Wore my new dress tonight for first time. Called on Peggy & Louise after the lecture on Franz Grillparzer by Prof. Lehmann of Royal Academy at Posen. I took some notes but didn't appreciate it as I ought. After came home from Louise's I wrote to mama. Oh........I have had the BLUES and have been so lonesome, partly because I rec'd NO MAIL today either from papa or mama. Papa doubtless is more thatn busy with Claire and mama is propably [probably] speaking so I may not be justifed in expecting a letter. Sat. Apr. 9. Went to the Library. Spent 2 hrs. on Hist. and finished my Ovid. Called on Grace Patton.1910. Came home and washed my hair. Outlined Celtic literature (the Introd. & sections 1 & 2). After chapel attended "Students'". Constitution was revised some. Officers for next year nominated. Pres. Marjorie McCoy and Julia Lovejoy. Vice Pres. Sec. Eliz Baldwin & Theodosia Jessup Treas. Marion Brown spoke about a college song leader being tried out from 2 candidates from each class. Came home and spent an hour on Math. in preparation for Tuesday's review. Retired about 11.40. Helen Benton left me 2 plates & a pitcher for tomorrow. Seniors serenaded Prexy. Sun. Apr. 10. Read Bible lesson. Went to class 9.45. Lesson on David's being elected king of Judah & Israel. Church. Rev. More of Trinity Theological School Cambridge gave us a very practical sermon. John 1.48. Whence knowest thou me? 1. We are not willing that our fellows should judge us by our deeds as they are. 2. Most men hide from their fellow men their worst & their best. 3. Life called us and we failed to give our best 4. Jesus called the disciples "to show them their worth to God". 5. Someone has to see double i.e. see things not only as they are but as they ought to be & may1910. be. Story of cripple boy in Boston hospital. 6. God sent Jesus to us because he saw in us more than we see in ourselves. Lincoln saw double. He could discern under the dark skin, the man. 7. Our lack of wisdom, character, righteousness & desire for righteousness has been seen by someone who nevertheless believed that somewhere down deep in us longings for these things existed. Called on Miss Guthrie from 3.15. - 4 P.M. Talked about sermon, weather, matinee of Merry Widow, trip to New York by boat, Latin elections & finally I asked if I might ask a question. "Certainly". "Have you any confidence in me?" I said after telling her what I told mama & Papa at vacation time. "What do you mean?" "Just that". " I believe in your integrity and honesty if that is what you mean." I told her Latin never used to bother me but it has fairly haunted me for some time. I try to do the advance & review but don't always have time to go over the review and you have caught me two or three times for that reason. I told her frankly it worries me not to get over the work and I admitted that I had done wrong in studying the advance first. She advised me to begin where1910. Latin is a taksmistress. we left off and get a polished translation as I go along. Do as much of the advance as I can & if I do not get it done speak to her about it. I asked her what was the matter with me and she said my English is crude. She also told me that our section is a dead weight to her. Several of the girls barely have their heads above water. She spoke about Miss Philips and about Miss Ware who said she is a great help to her. Wonder where I come. Out of four sections of Freshman Latin only 3 girls has she asked to take the two hour Horace course. I learned that in preparing a selection to read from Latin before a Literary Society she went over it forty times that her translation might be polished. Many girls whom she likes very much personally have no scholarship. I learned too that she has spent 3 yrs. at Yale & one at Columbia doing summer studying for her Doctor's degree. As I went she said something about Latin not being a phantasium any more. Saw Florence Hopper a few minutes. Called on Wilda Crawford in the Infirmary. Chapel & Conference Rally at which five girls spoke about nature of a conference at Silver Bay, Mountain Lake Park & Cascade. , Marian Brown, Marjorie McCoy1910. Bob Vandergrif and Helen Landon. I enjoyed it. Talked a few minutes with Marjorie McCoy about it in her room. Wrote to Papa & Claire telling them about my call and my ideal being to be an honor student and get a Phi Beta Kappa key. Retired about 10.40 P.M. Mon. April 11. Discussed Celtic lit. in English. I am learning to keep still until called on & then say something really worth while. Hist. is very interesting now. Jimmy said to me "That is a very good point" when I remarked that Cromwell let the Jews return to England. I spent 1 1/2 hours polishing my translation & then "Grace" didn't call on me. She asked me two constructions & had me do 4 lines at sight. Read further in Celtic lit. Went out in Circle 7th hr. for Track. Ran around it once. Then tried running broad jump & standing still & jumping. I made a botch of both. 8th went to lecture to Sophs. by Miss Haight on "Herrick the English Horace". Enjoyed it and took notes. Behold - Gladys Sutton walked home with me from chapel. I was quite surprised and she was real friendly. Showed Agnes Campbell some Trig which she missed by illness (tracing sin. cos. & tan. thru the 4 quadrants). Helen Scobey is to room with1910. her roommate. Studied for the Math. Quiz. Trix asked me a question about it. By mistake I let Eliz. Ingersoll's water out the tub and let it run to suit me but I apologized to her. I think today has been successful. I said I wanted a letter if I was successful in Latin. I didn't get the letter so I was [un-]. Tues. April 12. Miss Patton enumerated our sins in English. Two that apply to me being spacing of words & sentences and writing well. Whole hour written in Math. I was no. 2. Had 6 questions and I did all. Found a letter from papa and one from mama awainting me. Mama is in Mt. Clemens Mich. She writes, "They told me in Detroit I was simply grand they never heard anything to equal my description. How is that for your poor country Mamma?" Papa says Jed Hopkins barn across the road burned Thursday 6 A.M. 17cows, 30 sheep, 6 horses & 1000 bu. oats & Chas. Schoen's auto. Mrs. Shearer is very poorly. Today has been an absolutely perfect spring day. Its brightness is contagious. Began "die Jungfrau von Orleans" today. Went out for Track 7th. Broad jump standing still, running broad jump, hop skip & jump, and putting the shot I tried today. Went very well. Class meeting 8th. Lucy Rogers elected cheer leader. 1910. Mottos voted down to two. All were urged to compose songs. Dined with Edith Salter. She has been asked to continue her Latin. Walked over with the Freshman line, accompanying the Juniors. I led the 1913 line. Did Hist. in Lib. & worked on Ovid when I came home. Have 80 lines for tomorrow beside a review of some authors. Nothing to do. Retired 11.15 P.M. Wish I had my Ovid all done but I haven't. N. B. I donned my summer underwear today. Wed. April 13. Rose at 6 and studied. She didn't call on me to translate in Latin today. Are studying "Die Jungfrau von Orleans" now. Wrote a letter to mama at Detroit. Finished reading Celtic literature. Wore my new white waist to dinner. Studied Math. & began Terence. Wish I could translate as fast as Gladys Hull. She did 80 lines in 90 min. Retired about 11 P.M. Thurs. Apr. 14. M. Rose at 6 and finished Terence lesson. Had to write outline of Section III of Celtic literature in class. Maud came over 3rd hr. & worked on Terence. I reviewed Amores and Tristia for the test. Miss Teets asked Miss Guthrie what Sopocles dates were and Miss G. wouldn't tell her. She said "That was for you to find out before you came" then I blurted out 450 B.C. and the look that Miss Guthrie gave me, oh it was awful. 1910. I wasn't called on for translation today. Had a test. I had just time to write the story of "Theseus and Arianne" and "Theseus and Pirithores". Miss G. came to see if p.25 of my book was clean & as she looked at it put her head on my left shoulder. After class I apologized for my rudness & told her I was ashamed of myself. Went to song practice. Studied Math. Agnes Rowlands came in a minute. Miss Beckwith has asked her to double in English. How fine. I am glad for her. Went to Track 8th hr. & succeeded in doing a running broad jump this time. Wore my pink dress to dinner. Found a letter from Coldwater Mich. awaiting me from mama. Went to Library & read Rob. Read. in partial preparation for Hist. quiz. Wish I had common sense or rather knew how to use what I have. Wrote to Lois after lunch. Retired at 10.30. Not ready yet for Jimmy's quiz but I need a good night's rest. Fri. Apr. 15. Rose at 6 A.M. and spent an hour reading my class notes for Hist. Oh that Hist. class. It was just terrible today. He talked about what we might have doone on the last one & outlined it for us. Then we had questions 1. the interactions between England and the Thirty Years war. 2. Comparison of Puritan Revolution and Revolution of 1688. I wrote 1910. barely two pages of English theme paper. Just after the bell rang he gave us an idea of what we might have answered. I never flunked so in my life. I hustled home barely keeping back the tears till I got to the couch. Then I had a comforting weep for a minute or two. Rec'd letter from papa. Mr. Palmer has resigned from Baptist church in Pittsford & goes to Avoca in Steuben Co. We will miss him. Hurrah for g-e-n-t-l-e. Glad you bearded the Latin intstructor. Indeed, all that etc. Mama comes Sat. glory "Hallelujah." My college classmate Vankirls, the Browning Reader, comes to Roch. next Monday night and is coming to see me. He is from Mass. He enclosed a picture of Ellsworth P. Killip, newly elected manager of U. of R. basket ball team for 1910-11 season, taken from the Herald Apr. 14. 1910. Did my German. Miss Stroebe told us she hopes we go on with German next year & she said that we are one of the most satisfactory Freshman sections. Walked around with Helen Dickinson. Mug wept over German & Helen is disgusted with Hist. Had an English Conference at 3.45. One of my diary themes was rejected punctuation and a mistake in spelling all right. Agnes Rowlands, Eliz. Stumpf & I walked around my Arlington triangle walls & I enjoyed it. Had1910. Helen Adler to dinner. Went to concert of Choral Club and String Orchestra & Mr. Fred Gunster. Enjoyed it very much. Florence Hopper was quite fussed at the last number, the Wedding March. Visited a minute with M.L. and retired at 11 P.M. Have I or have I not the power of thinking hard of connecting things as I ought. I see the bearing of different phases after it has been brought out by someone else but do not seem to be able to build it up my self. Mary Fisher was a guest at our table tonight. She thinks Prof. Jimmy asks the most wonderful questions. She called him a "wiz". Miss Stearns said Miss Klouston is on the inside track with him all right. Mary called her a "wiz" too. Miss Patton told me Oberlin is her college. Sat. Apr. 16. Washed handkerchiefs. Read about Philistinism in the Library and wrote a theme on it. Did my History, Henry IV, and worked 1 1/2 hr on Terence. Wore my new pumps for first time. Attended students'. Officers elected were Pres. Julia Lovejoy, Vice Pres. Emily Thallon, Sec. Eliz. Baldwin and Treas. Helen Van Dyck. The constitution was read again tonight. Committee members were nominated. Did some more Terence. Sewed for an hour, doing necessary things. Copied my theme on Philistinism and retired 12.20 P.M. 1910. Sun. Apr. 17. Read my Bible lesson. Instead of Bible Class a Reformed missionary from Moribka, Japan (Rev. Wright) spoke to us. He has a parish of 10.000 sq. miles. Don't be a "rice Christian". "I had rather be an elder than a member of Parliament". Bishop Gailor of Tenn. preached a fine sermon. He spoke of the universality of Christ's character. Story connected with the monument or rather statue on hill in Nashville Tenn. "Whatever gifts God has given us he has given us as a trust". Read a very little of my Mission lesson. Dined with Eliz. Stumpf (502 North). I am not at all crazy about North dining room. The tables are narrow. The girls have to serve all their own vegetables. Everything was on the table at once, and they ate as if in an awful hurry. Went to last meeting of our India mission study class Gertrude White led. Dark, drizzly and wet underfoot today. Wrote to Louise Sisson and to Ida. Levara Arnold called a few minutes. Played three pieces on the piano and read a little. No chapel so I stayed in. Studied the courses as described in the catalogue and find there are twenty seven (27) I should like to take. My how much there is to know! And how short are four college years. Wrote home. Hooray for success in History and in Latin. It has got to come. 1910. Mon. Apr. 18. One of the happiest and most satisfactory days I have spent in Vassar. Rose at 6.40 A.M. Have been wide awake all day intellectually & that is a pleasant sensation. I enjoyed each recitation very much. Didn't say much in English but was on the alert. Recited correctly in History. Worked on my Latin, notes & review & advance. Had a quiz on those authors & a prose selection from an exam. paper. Occupied the entire hour. Celebrated my good feelings by reading some in "The Spell of Italy." Spent all the afternoon on my English. Did more than was really required but I feel I have prepared it thoroughly and that always is a source of pleasure to me. No chapel. Miss Layman dined at faculty table. Ran over a min. to see F.L.H. who called this afternoon while I was out. Did my Math i.e. copied my notes & did the examples and did a little German. Corrected the theme which Miss Patton gave me back Friday. It was "Rejected" and had ten (10) red ink marks. Two were for spelling allright & anemones, one for Doctor instead of Dr. and the rest for punctuation. Oh today has been so happy. It has rained quite hard all day. The grass looks lovely and green. The Juniors drew for rooms tonight. Helen Brewster ran in a moment. Retired 10.50 P.M. tired but very happy. [in margin] I have been master of my work today. 1910. Tues. Apr. 19. Oh I have been so very happy all day. Miss Patton read my theme on Philistinism in class today & after class she told me my work is very satisfactory. That did me a world of good. Miss Cummings handed back our test papers and mine was marked [red check mark] for each of the six questions. Comment "Never write a ratio without the angle". Another pleasant experience. I am proud (justly proud I think) of that paper. Thoroughly enjoyed reading my German. I seemed almost too happy. Rec'd five letters from papa and mama & a permit for Track beside two clippings all of which I enjoyed exceedingly. Didn't star in German but made a decent recitation. Spent the afternoon in the Lib. studying Louis XIII and Richelieu. It poured when I came home & I escorted Gertrude Wheeler home under my umbrella. Chapel tonight. Attended Christian Association meeting. Reports of 1) School in Boston conducted by Vassar girls to keep children away from bad influences of the street, 2) Series of 6 lectures given to the Seniors on subjects dealing with Christian work from a practical point of view, 3) Student Volunteer Convention. Caroline Hall spoke about the election of delegates to the Conferences. Vassar, this year, is to have 50 at Silver Bay, 10 at Cascade and 10 at1910. Mt. Lake Park. Officers for next year were reduced to two for each office. Pres. Vice Pres. Recording Sec. Corresp. Sec. Treasurer Maud asked me to do Terence with her and Florence. I did. We reviewed it from the beginning and did 40 out of 75 lines of advance. I had two funny experiences today. 1. Went to breakfast at 7.15 A.M. thinking I was late for I heard a bell ring before 7 A.M. & got up by it. 2. I left Davison after 10 o'clock bell rang and got in Raymond just as watchman was to lock the door. Oh today has been just fine. The hymn in chapel fitted me. "How firm a foundation", the second verse particularly, "I'll strengthen thee help thee and cause thee to stand, Up held by my righteous omnipotent hand." The campus is a beautiful dark green. The Junior tree is leaving out in very light green leaves. And the contrast of the pines, the grass and the Junior tree as seen together is very pleasing. 1910. Wed. Apr. 20. "Jimmy" lectured to us on the French [Parlement] Parliament. We read Terence. She gave me part of Sosia. I suppose she thought I wouldn't do Sinio's part justice. I could translate it just as well as it was translated. Got my Hall play picture from 446 Main after lunch $1.95. Worked on mastering the thought in Section VI of Celtic lit. Attended recital by Prof. Hammond of Holyoke. Enjoyed it. Saw two little girls one, Prof. Gow's who came in with a bunch of violets in her hand & sat with her parents. The other a girl about Claire's size with flaxen hair, oh so pretty & fluffy, just a little curly with a big pale blue bow on her hair. Went to the Infirmary & left a note for Gladys Bassett & saw Louise Silver. Was reseated in Chapel. I now sit in the east end of 115. Did Math. ("Jimmy" turned Prof. H's music) Thurs. Apr. 21. Rose on time. Had a really exciting class in English for we were animated & had a slight discussion about Philistinism. Cut in Latin today on acc't of lecture. Rec'd invitation to the Association Council to be given Sat. Apr. 23 under auspices of Christian Assoc. of Vassar and Y.W.C.A. of Poughkeepsie in the Auditorium of the City Assoc. building. Studied Louis XIV. Went to song practice at 1.10. Read "Einleitung" to "die Jungfrau von Orleans" but had 1910. hard work to keep awake. Went out for track 8th hour. Ran around the circle once & did a fair running broad jump & a poor standing broad jump. Went to Christian Assoc. Hilda Pratt led. Subject the Student World. Miss Cowley spoke about the Christian organization of the University women of Germany as seen first hand in a conference in in the Harz mts. last summer. A girl spoke on Turkey, one on Egypt and one on Japan. Did some more German & studied Math. Went to Dr's for a treatment this afternoon. Am so sleepy. Wrote a short letter home. Fri. Apr. 22. Rec'd home letter. "We enjoyed your letter so much." Mr. Van Kirk visited them from 11 A.M. - 1.30 P.M. Tuesday & had a fine time. He is coming to Vassar & is going to seek me out. Have you decided yet what subject you are going to teach when you get through college? 6th hour Florence Preston called on Mrs. Hill with me. Dr. Hill entertained us for some minutes until Mrs. H. came down. He showed us the pictures in the french magazines of ["Chantieleer"]. I am sure Dr. H. smokes. His breath smells like it. Mrs. H. invited us out to the sitting room to have a cup of tea with her. She presided [in margin] Lecture by Prof. Moore 4th hr.1910. at a square foldable mahogany table on which was an exquisite silver tray and a silver tea pot, a silver teakettle suspended from a silver hook. My it is a handsome tea set. There was also on the table a Silver bonbon dish containing chocolates. We had chocolates, a cup of tea and two little cakes. Left two cards & went to class meeting 7th hr. to discuss costumes for basket ball. Robin Hood was voted on. I invited Betty Zahner to dinner but she failed to appear. Prexy is back & sat in the front seat on the faculty side. It is good to see him again. Just before chapel as Prexy ws coming over I heard the greatest commotion & this was it. When the girls saw him coming they crowded up to the walk and clapped most enthusiastically. Practically the entire college was out there and the applause was deafening. Elizabeth Stumpf asked me after chapel if I said I was very content with my room & would rather say no now than to say yes now and repent of it later. Staid home from the lecture and did Latin prose. Sat. Apr. 23. Went to the Dr's. treatment and lotion. Did History in the Library. Right after lunch I went down town with Gladys and Ethel Hull to attend the1910. Y.W.C.A. conference at the Y.W.C.A. Assoc. bldg. We were privileged to go through it & it is fine. A gym & assembly hall combined, parlors, reading room, reception hall upstairs finished in white enamel, a bowling alley & dining room down stairs. The entire building was prettily decorated with apple blossoms. The speakers were the Misses 1. Cora May Adams, Gen. Sec'y. Newark Assoc. 2. Ernestine Friedman, Industrial Sec'y Colgate Co. 3. Charlotte Adams, Prof. of Biblical Literature Training School. 4. Theresa Wilbur, National Sec'y. Student, 5. Caroline B Doir, Dean of National Training School. 6. Miss Macdonald, Tokio Japan. I enjoyed the program very much. At the close of it we were served at a reception to the speakers upstairs with lemonade and thin cakes. Got home in time for dinner. Read Sweetness & Light in P.M. i.e. part of it. Prexy sat in his own seat of the faculty side again tonight. Sun. Apr. 24. Went to Bible Class with Agnes Rowlands for whom I stopped. Dr. Hill spoke to us about the Bible courses offered and said he had enjoyed having us. He always takes the Freshman as it is his only opportunity to become acquainted with them. He called the roll that we might see who were 1910. originally in the class: Lesson was on Absalom. Went to chapel. Prexy led & oh it was a joy to see & hear him again. Rev. Humpstone of Brooklyn preached a (?) sermon on Luke 21.30. (a talk on spring which didn't help me any.) Agnes R., Pauline Pratt and I went walking down to the sign of Danger on the Hackensack road & picked some violets and Hypaticas. Young people at Pauline's home church have little to do with religion. The old people run the Y.P.S.C.E. thereby running all the young people out. Attended a fine lecture on Y.W.C.A. work in Japan by Miss Macdonald. She has been there 5 years & said that as a result of Vassar's example in offering to help the young women of Japan money was given for a "hostile" by Scottish people. It was very intersting. A little Jap [women] woman sat in the front seat with some of the Seniors. Margaret Tibbets led the meeting. I started "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine". Mon. Apr. 25. Rose at 6. Rainy. Rec'd letter from Cecelia, a nice long one. Studied for Latin to Recite on the Grammar lesson. Handed in Prose on "Proteus". Miss Guthrie gave us back our prose papers on Ulysses. She asked me the difference between simulo & dissimulo & I said I don't believe I know. Miss Ordway "look at me" & tell what it is yes you can & I did. 1910. Found a package from Dr. Hill awaiting me. It contained a prettily bound red book on the "Hebrew Prophets" by R.L. Ottley. This little note was inside. "My dear Miss Ordway. My record shows that you were absent but once from our Bible class. And I wish to express my appreciation of your faithful attendance, which was surpassed by only one other member of the class. So please accept the accompanying little book with my kind regards. Very cordially yours, Wm Bancroft Hill", April 25, 1910. I never was more surprised in my life & I must say I was greatly delighted. The April Miscellany came today. I applied this noon at the Miscellany office for a part in the 1913 contest & was assigned the Founder's Lecture. I bought some note paper & wrote a note of thanks to Dr. Hill also sent a postal of the pine walk to M. Blanche Kelly East High for her birthday. Studied English & wrote a theme. Prexy led chapel tonight. Did Math. Tues. April 26. Had questions on Section 6 of Celtic Lit. discussed in English today also Title of Sweetness and Light. Our test papers were given back in Math today & oh woe ..........mine read. "See me with this." I had said on it cosx cosx = 2cosx another example of myApril 29, 1910 The advantages that are given and also appreciate what it means for us to send you to college, more financial circumstances & I feel some you will make the [more] of your opportunities. Oh that, they could have been mine something gets in my eyes as I think if it might have been. But it was not to be I suppose. But I want my precious girl to strive for her mother in the world. When I see how I can delight cultured people with my present ability, what might I not have done if I was a college woman, but it is too late now & I can only do my best as I am. I spent part of Monday afternoon with Mrs. Wadham & Wiltsie & Mrs. Wadham thinks you ought to make a specialty of Latin. She thinks you would make a wonderful Latin teacher. Think this over. 1910. Agnes Rowlands and I took a walk down the pine walk to the East gate, down the lane, across the brook, through the field where we picked violets, down or rather up the lane, thru a pretty little woods and on to the Manchester bridge road where Dr. Hill & 3 others passed in an auto. Dr. Hill was driving it & spoke to me. I treated her to a $.10 cake of Peter's chocolate. Had a fine walk. Coming up in the elevator Katherine Yates gave me a big piece of cake chocolate. Agnes & I went to prayermeeting. Marjorie McCoy led for the first time since I have been here & spoke well on the "Duty of Cheerfulness". We ought to have a smiling face for the sake of those with whom we associate. We can sulk alone but not in public. I started my map for History. Am drawing it by squares. Fri. Apr. 29. FOUNDER'S DAY. In A.M. I worked in one of the Seminary rooms with Eliz. Stumpf and making an outline of this semester's history. Spent about 2 1/2 hrs. on it. Sent a card to Aunt Jennie. Rec'd letter from home. Agnes & I went to the lecture in Assembly Hall. Sat in the right hand gallery and watched the girls and men. Prof. Jeremiah Whipple Jenks gave a fine1910. address on "The Lure of Old Age". I took full notes to report. Rainy. I bought a Vassar Souvenir book of Beatrice Bulla 203R $.30. It gives pictures of the presidents & lady Principals of Vassar since its beginning beside college views and pictures of different professors. I spent the evening writing up the lecture. No chapel. Sat. Apr. 30. Went to Mrs. K's office & put in a general application for work to help me through college. Finished my map. Looked up Marlborough's campaigns. Went to the glee club concert at 11 A.M. Stood in the gallery. Oh, it was funny. Marion Brown could hardly keep in. The girls wore white and a red rose with a long stem. The glee club took better than anything else & they certainly showed their light & funny side quite different from the spirit present on the same platform the night of the debate. To see so many men was quite remarkale. At the end of the first half of the program papers on which was printed "Coming!!! An entertainment far surpassing this! Don't miss it." were showered down upon the men & the floor was quite literally covered. Took a walk with Levara Arnold. The hall was fixed like a reception room down here with wicker chairs, rugs & ferns & looked pretty too. The 1910. main dining room, i.e. the ball room was decorated with lattice work and pink rosies. I at Evelyn Noble's request spent an hour in cutting out 25 hats for our basket ball costumes. Florence Kridell came in while I was doing it and staid almost an hour. Agnes R. came in too. I copied my lecture report. Evelyn was assigned the lecture also. Read a little of my Latin lesson & retired about midnight. Chapel. Right after lunch I went to Miss Patton & asked for advice about my course in the future. She said I ought to take English Political History to supplement my work in English & she thinks I would like to take Biology because it is such an up-to-date subject. It is so hard to decide. Sun. May 1. Is it possible that May is here! Agnes Rowlands and I walked downtown via College Ave. to Pres. Church. Communion service 10 members were received, 4 of whom were baptized. As Agnes is a Baptist she was very interested in the process. It seemed quite natural to be in a Presbyterian Church altho Mr. Swartz's order of service was not exactly like papa's. I asked a gentleman after the service to introduce me to Mr. Swartz & he did. He is very pleasant & cordial. We also1910. walked home via street that passes the Fair grounds. Read more in Sesame and Lilies for my gratification & enjoyment. Found it helped too. "Read a book to get the author's meaning, not your own" etc. Went to music with Levara Arnold who came up just before dinner to read me her theme on the Harrisburg camp near Dunkirk on Lake Erie. Chapel. Went to Christians. Prexy spoke about the sin of setting our hearts on mere things. Study to keep down your wants & study to increase your spiritual riches. People who are rich apparently are really very poor because they have no resources, merely things. Wrote a 10 page letter home & retired about(?) 10 P.M. Mon. May 2. Rose at 6 and studied for Hist. Quiz on Henry IV thru Louis XIV. Our theme is to be eight hours long instead of 6. Jimmy asked us this question & I enjoyed answering it. What interrelations were there betwen England and France during Louis's reign? Maud came over of her own accord 3rd hr. to study Latin. "Gussie" gave us and exam. sight prose translation on Ariadne. I didn't finish it all in the 35 min. she gave us for it. Made 1910. three foolish mistakes. Took my assignment of Founder's Lecture to the Miscellany office. Bought some graph paper. Treated myself to a Junior song book at 409L ($.35) Bought my Basket Ball costume from Evelyn Noble. ($.25.) Did Trig. for tomorrow. We are beginning our graph work in Trig. Went 8th hour to lecture on Greek Elektra by Miss Haight. She told how Sophocles and particularly Euripides had developed the story. Euripides introduced the innovation of a short prologue of one speech by a principal actor in the play, two choral odes which have no connection with the play, realism in the peasant, the humble home of electra his wife even mentioning her rags and particularly brings out the ugliness of the crime. Sewed for an hour in Trix's room with her, Louise and Peggy on my B.B. costume. Peggy interpolated Angy's theme in her absence. I jotted down some points for my future theme which is to be on how to make the conditions in Pittsford N.Y. more conducive to culture, to sweetness and light. A poster reading "Why this Poster. There's a reason" met us as we entered the dining room this morning.
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Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1911-1912
Text: VX 45 Katerine Gretta Ordway, '13g. Catherine A. Parnell1911. Sun. Feb. 26. (continued) wrote to Ellen. Wrote home. Mon. Feb. 27. Miss Wick in Infirmary so a cut in Lab. Margery Davenport urged me to go out to kick so I went to the indoor meet and did the standing kick and hitch kich. Because only three were trying in the latter I made 2nd place i.e. 3 points for 1913. Enjoyed the meet but felt mighty cheap for my part in it. I let Henry Walter and Katherine Myers come to see it. Tues....
Show moreVX 45 Katerine Gretta Ordway, '13g. Catherine A. Parnell1911. Sun. Feb. 26. (continued) wrote to Ellen. Wrote home. Mon. Feb. 27. Miss Wick in Infirmary so a cut in Lab. Margery Davenport urged me to go out to kick so I went to the indoor meet and did the standing kick and hitch kich. Because only three were trying in the latter I made 2nd place i.e. 3 points for 1913. Enjoyed the meet but felt mighty cheap for my part in it. I let Henry Walter and Katherine Myers come to see it. Tues. Feb. 28. Rec'd letter from papa containing draft for which I took right over to Mr. Polk and sent the receipted bill home. Mama and Claire wrote me too. Cousin Gretta sent me an advertising calendar. Toiled on Arg. till 12 P.M. Wed. Mar. 1. Rose at 7. Spent 3 hrs. on Brief in addition to previous work. Looked up postal discussion of increased postal rates in Outlook on which I gave a bum report in Arg. My brief was in on time and I went to bed at a decent hour too. Rec'd letter from papa containing his letter of endorsement to Dr. Taylor. Wrote out my application for a scholarship renewal for 1911-12, enclosed papa's endorsement and mailed them to Dr. Taylor. Feb. 16, 1911 Scholarships 1911-12. All applicants for aid from the college funds for the year 1911-12 are requested to make their applications to the President, in writing, before March 4. This notice applies to all those now holding scholarships who wish to have them continued, as well as to new applicants. 1. The application must state the amount needed and whether it is asked for as a loan. In view of the fact that the funds are limited and the applicants many, it is urged that each student name the smallest amount that will enable her to return. 2. The student's request must be accompanied by a letter from the parent or guardian explaining the circumstances and endorsing the application as necessary. This endorsement is required in every case, even if the candidate has been approved in previous years. No acknowledgement of the letters and requests will be made till after the action of the committee. 3. The students are reminded that the conditions of aid are good scholarship and evidence of need, and that the reception of such aid is a virtual promise to make the best use of their opportunities as students and to exercise, a proper economy in all their expenditures. The attention of the class of 1912 is called to the Barringer Prize scholarship's which is open only to daughters of physicians, preference being given to members of the senior class. Applications must be made before March 4.1911. Had a little visit with Helen Simpson who was waiting at Main gate for Fred Dutcher. I furnished some little cakes. Helen spoke of her strong liking for Alpha Robbins. Wrote home. Fancy dancing in P.M. I was in front row. Miss King explained the steps more clearly than usual. I thoroughly enjoyed it tonight (Eliz. gave a coffee party after dinner) Thurs. Mar. 2. Translated in Horace this A.M. Miss [Bruid] gave a good synopsis in German of the last hall of "Undine". Spent two hours in Lab and accomplished nothing, couldn't get the image of the slit to appear on both sides of the prism. Deutsche Verein 4.30-6. [Preisraten] & Irene Bier got the prize. My verse of poetry was the last of Schiller's "Die Teilung der Erde". Lucy Penniman led Christians. Spoke about trust. Ethel Hull said Zaccheus made an effort to see Jesus. Peggy Chambers spoke of the necessity for trusting people. We can find something to admire in the girl we say we hate. Fri. Mar. 3. Punk Physics recitation on my part. Had first recitation in Spoken English 3rd hour in Assembly Hall. Miss Yost criticized our briefs. Rec'd letter from home. "Christian Endeavor was organized last Sunday night with about 15 who took the pledge". "You quite overcame me1911. with your laurels as a kicker". Went to flag shop & saw Mr. Bussing about selling pictures left from Christmas lot I got from Yamaguchi on commission. Agnes and I started to call on Mrs. Hill but found she had gone to Phil. Attended Dr. Ramson's lecture on the work of Egyptologists in Egypt illustrated. Good. Trouble with lantern. Prof. Shattuck and Dr. Thallon. Sat. Mar. 4. Drew tickets for Hall play. Took Japanese panels to Flag Shop to be sold on commission. Third Hall Play "Chums" by Ludwig Felda. Good and well acted. Wrote comparison of Richard III and Hamlet in P.M. Sun. Mar. 5. Bible Class. Took car to church. Heard Rev. Stockwell of Newburgh. We must rise about the level of ordinary things as the elevated reservoir gives pressure to the water. We must "believe what we cannot prove" as Tennyson says "In Memoriam". Walked home with Marie Gold, Helen Brewer and Mabel Chapin. Copied questions which Mrs. Hill gave Agnes this A.M. Margaret Glessner called. Albertina invited me to have tea with her. Was very cordial & talked about need for1911. using care in selecting people for class offices. Heard Dr. Mary Noble of India and Mrs. Montgomery of Rochester speak in PM. The former talked on her work as Vice Principal of the Girl's Medical school there and the latter on "Opportunities in the Orient". Heard each in Senior Parlor - "Chinese girl of 10 who thru her teacher brought 30 prominent Chinese women to know Christ". - "School established & after 9 mo. the visiting examining teacher questioned the girls on the Life of Christ as she would not dare to question any group of Christian girls here". - "Needed to be brought around a corner". Talked with Elizabeth and Minna about room drawing etc. Wrote home and a card to cousin Gretta. Mon. Mar. 6. Snowed this A.M. ground covered. Discussed Hamlet. Miss Wicks had spectroscope all adjusted for me. So I finished doing my experiment. Bought Kleist. Had soup with Minna and Elizabeth. In Lib. after chapel reading for Arg. Gladys Sutton came up about 10 as is her custom this semester and I read the advance. We did the review together & help each other. Rec'd invitation to Y.W.C.A. conference Sat. Mar. 11. Tues. Mar. 7 Home letter. Miss Yost criticized our Briefs. Mildred & I talked over the negative side 7th. Agnes and I walked between lunch & 5th hr. 1911. Rec'd a lovely letter from Wm Betz. Class meeting again I was teller and Francis Jewell, Ruth Valentine, Ruth Kinsey, were elected to choose the daisy chain. Wed. Mar. 8. Met in 422D to plan debate work. Student Volunteer class at 4:15 in "J". Enjoyed fancy dancing. Thur. Mar. 9. Rode my wheel to lab. & later to Inn to see exhibit of spring gowns. Prof. Shattuck led christians and talked about our life after college, discouragement, failure, daily humdrum from which will come one day of partial success. He read a long poem from Kipling. [in margin] Went to Miss Doane's Tea. Fri. Mar. 10. Eliz. Mc. brought me in some ice cream last night. Christian Assoc. reports are out. Class drill was interesting lying on floor and sitting up without touching hands to aid you. Debated 7th in 422D poor. Agnes & I called on Mrs. Hill. Miss Doane presided. Miss Ellery talked with me & Dr. Hill showed us the pictures. Heard Prof. Mills lecture on "Economics" in p.m. Splendid. Miss Stroebe presented me with a copy of "die Hermannschlacht". Home letter. Sat. Mar. 11. Did Horace to suit me. H.M. White wanted some money so I drew first installment for Davison 1 & 2. Started German.1911. In two hours went downtown & back and heard the last of one speech and all of the Dean of the Normal School's speech at the Y.W.C.A. conference for college girls. Read [critick] on Kleist's "Hermannschlacht". Agnes came to dinner. The Qui [Vuie] debaters are Ruth Robinson, Louisa Myers and Frances Dugan. Sun. Mar. 12. Bible class. Mrs. Hill said "You have no idea how I love this class." Dr. Barbour of Rochester preached a wonderful sermon on I John 5:4. "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." In his prayer he spoke of the love without suspicion which is in the hearts of our loved ones at home who believe in us. And also that if we in our scholarship were not coming up to what we had hoped God would give us courage and strength to do it. His sermon was beautiful. Born of God. Torn after Bishop Foster had talked with him in the church after finding him standing on the bridge, shut out from home by his own mother and determined to die. The world - whatever in our lives resists the Divine. Our worlds are not alike. Many have selfishness as their world. He quoted1911. from Sidney Lanier "Marsh Hen." Sin cannot be blotted out of our lives until it is slain. There are chords in the human heart which never vibrate except to martial passages like these he said in beginning. In connection with the world of selfishness he said very forcibly there are many here who like the Dead Sea are receiving streams from all sides but never think of giving them out. They do nothing to show their appreciation of the sacrifices which father and mother are making for them. There are people who lack mental power because they have never set a hard task before their minds and made them carry it out to its ultimate issues. In the evening Dr. Barbora again spoke on the characteristics of the early Christian church. They had love, courage faith. Story of commerical traveller and Bishop "I want to take a good report home to my father." "So do I." Wrote home. Ans. some of Mrs. H's questions. Wrote all hour on Tempest. Mon. Mar. 13. Letter & package of Easter goods from Bertha Loder and letter from Ida. 7th & 8th had a debate conference in Rachel's room 422D. Tues. Mar. 14. Home letter. Only a couple of more years and we will be interested in the doings of the Boards of Education when our girl has to do 1911. with them." Miss Brainard has had her salary raised to $700. if she will stay another year. Lois Yergin who is at the Thomas Normal Training School wrote me a nice letter and sent me a good picture of herself. Debated 8th hr, and after chapel in Miss Yost's room. Rachel, Florence, Victoria, Neida & Mildred. Prexy prayed tonight that we might not be content to be ignorant and sightlers. Wed. Mar. 15. Rec'd letter from Irene Todd. Ruth Bigelow met me by Rockie and said "You haven't been over to see us this year Gretta You'd better hurry up." Had Helen Adler to dinner. Thurs. Mar. 16. Written all hour in Horace. Debated 7th. Did not go to Christians. Worked in Lib. Read Henry James's "The Question of our speech". Missed the P.M. mail by not waiting in the office for it. Fri. Mar. 17. Physics written all hour. Miss Fiske said one of the greatest lacks of the preparatory schools today is their failure to teach people how to read fast and discriminatingly. (To Dietrich, Ordway and Hill after class. "Now you girls have awfully good minds. Home letter containing money order for $7. and a cute picture of Claire standing up very straight. Also 2 prints of the picture Bessie Rector took of me at my desk last June. Aunt Mamie wrote me a nice letter too. Worked on my direct speech for Arg. Spoke on Spoken English on a part of "The1911. Question of our Speech." Intersection debate 7th in Arg. Whitcomb, Ordway, & Barrett, Affirmative Jackes, Hagerman & Pearsall negative. Resolved that the present immigration law should be amended by the passage of the Gardner bill. Affirm. lost on merits of question but won on the merits of the debate. I sent a St. Patrick pin ball souvenir anonymously to Rachel and Florence. Agnes had me to dinner. Attended Prof. Tombo of Columbia lecture on "Comparison of higher education in Germany and America." illustrated. Learned much both about Gemany and America. Sat. Mar. 18. Studied all A.M. cashed order & bought ticket home. Outlined theme for German. A comparison of the 6 novels we have read. Rushed over to 4 N. Main after chapel & eventually arrived in N. gallery. College dressed in white with yelow halos & ties for Junior & 1914 and green ones for 1911 & 13. See program. I didn't like Starbuck's sarcasm & the 1911er's talked overtime. It was a fine debate. I took careful notes on it. Talked in Ruth Robinson's room till 1 A.M. Sun. Mar. 19. Bible class. Rev. McMullen preached from Psalm 1. God loads us with blessings. 2. " puts a burden upon us.1911. 3. God bears his burden upon us. Wrote to Mr. Betz and to Margaret Beeker. Called on Mary Wright & Ruth Bigelow, Mary Gavin, and Anna Van Winkle & Lucy Penniman. Chapel & Christians. Prexy from story of Lot's Choice drew three rules about choosing. 1. Not selfish choosing. 2. " self indulgent " . 3. " the line of least resistance "endure hardness". Good mmeting. Wrote home. Mon. Mar. 20. Called to Sec'y's office. Rec'd scholarship for $150.00 for next year. Sent slip home at once. As Miss McCaleb handed it to me she said "your standing is all right for that." Tues. Mar. 2.1 Home letter. Emily Post died Wed. A.M. and mama went to the funeral. Claire wrote a little letter. Rec'd circular of Prof. Shattuck's Yellowstone trip this summer. Wed. Mar. 22. Letter from papa containing parent's signature. Attended fancy dancing exhibition in P.M. Just an hour long. Very pretty. Thurs. Mar. 23. Miss McCaleb led Christians "I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains from whence shall my help come. Good meeting. Packed my trunk and it went. Sent Yamaguchi $4.55.1911. Fri. Mar. 24. After Physics, Soph. Lit, Spoken English and a hurried distribution of the morning mail, ate a little lunch and made the 12.20 train by (1) minute. Rather exciting. Visited with Ethel Thompson and Alma Klippel. Papa & Claire met me. Walked over to R & E station. The train waited long enough so Maud, Florence Hopper, M.J. Williamson and Margaret Glessner saw Claire and Papa who very gracefully tipped his hat to them. Reached home at 9 P.M. Mama had a fine oyster stew waiting for me. How glad I am to see my loved ones & home again. Colder up north. Sat. Mar. 25. Worked. Had Mr. Strickland bring up my trunk. Mama & I went to city in afternoon taking Claire. I bought a new pair of shoes. Sunday. Mar. 26. Church & S.S. Prepared to lead the Young People's meeting. Spent almost all the afternoon trying to give them some of the inspiration I have gained in college. Led at 6 P.M. Church in P.M. Mon. Mar. 27. Letter from Yamaguchi asking me about going to the 1000 Islands this summer. Went to Rochester with Mama1911. in afternoon. We saw Mrs. Gagnon & bought cloth for a lawn dress. Very pretty white background with blue O figure. Tues. Mar. 28. Helped get ready for company. Polished silver. Mama entertained the teachers. Miss Brainard Miss Elvira Martin Miss Fosdick " Cullen Miss Somers " Hinderland Miss Elnora Martin I waited on table. Bishop of Oxfords Riddle dandy 4 course supper. I played P.H.S. alma mater in closing the evening. Wed. Mar. 29. Ironed. Visited P.H.S. in afternoon. Mr. Zornow's II German, Physics, after I had spent a few minutes with Claire and finally Miss B's. I English. Prayer meeting in p.m. Preparatory service. Papa asked me to play the piano. Thurs. Mar. 30. Have read "The calling of Dan Matthews". Splendid. An out of the ordinary book. Helped mama clean her clothes room. Fri. Mar. 31. Went to city in A.M. Did some errands for papa and mama. Prepared the guessing cards for P.M. "Great Warrior" etc. Mama entertained. Mrs. Pugsley Sarah Barker Cassie Smith Emily Gaskin 1911. Mattie Wadhams Beatrice Ginn Lily Hartman. Miss Brainard and I waited on table & ate in the kitchen. (Miss B. & Russell). They seemed quite astonished to hear me play the piano. After they went Miss B., papa & I got on a tare and sang. Perfectly funny. Sat. April 1. Claire & I april fooled papa and Miss B. by tying their chairs together. Worked, sewed, darning stockings & putting new small hooks & eyes on my white dress. Sun. Apr. 2. Church, communion. The two young Rayson boys, Clara Platt & Mrs. McMillan joined on confession. A very pretty & impressive service. S.S. nice class. Read to Claire. Finished Alice in Wonderland. She & I walked down to Mrs. Myron Smith's. I wore mama's pony coat and met Elsworth Killip as I was coming home. Clara Platt led C.E. I spoke about supporting the evening service. Played for the family after service. Mon. Apr. 3. Went to city. Bought some Japanese cups & saucers. My pocketbook is all 1911. fixed. Had my dress fitted at Mrs. Gagnon's. Ironed all my things in afternoon. Read more in "Fighting the White Slave Trade". Have almost finished it. Packed my trunk. Played accompaniment for Marian Loughborough and Mc Millan for the social. Mary Crump called in P.M. I enjoyed having her come very much. Papa attended Auburn Seminary Alumni Banquet at 1 P.M. in Powers Hotel. Played school with Claire (see stunt book). Papa & I took trunk to station. Tues. Apr. 4. Papa and Claire saw me off at 8. Mama went in to city with me to the station. I saw her and looked at her long before the train started. She looked lovely in her pony coat, hat with the parrot and a blue veil. Waved a last farewell and the train pulled out 8.55 A.M. Mama came in to attend the Ladies' Prebyterial at Calvary Pres. church. Dr. Cortney Fenn of China and Miss Fraser were the speakers. I sat first with a woman from Buffalo who was on the way to Saranac to see her husband. Then sat with Alma Klippel and Margaret Clapp. Finished John. R. Mott's "The Decisive Hour 1911. of Christian missions" and read a light novel "The Climax". Arrived on time at 3.50. Louise Garver came in and told me about her vacation her and helped me settle my room. Peggy kissed me. Had dinner with her crowd. Sewed with them after it in 319. Had water, marshmallows and crullers. Wrote home. Was in bed at 10 P.M. Wed. Apr. 5. Reread Sidney's Defense of Poesy. Miss Fiske read some of Shakespeare's sonnets. Did German. Bernice Marks read for Miss Yost the speeches of Brutus & Antony. Had double mail at noon. Agnes R. came to see me & embraced me. Started English 4.15 Dorothea Day's class. Trunk came during chapel & I unpacked it. Thurs. Apr. 6. Miss Haight lectured to us. My sentence in German prose was perfect today. Did vacation mail 7th & night mail 8th. Marjorie McCoy led Christians and spoke on the association pledge. In Lib. in p.m. working on [Beecher] H.W. & time of 1863 for Arg. with Betty Hosterman. Fri. Apr. 7. Wasn't called on in Physics. Had a cut given in English. Went to Spoken English. Knew almost nothing about 1863. German lecture 7th by Prof. Max Walter (in German) on 191. "How to acquire a modern language". Splendid in subject and entertaining in delivery. Senior birthday. We went over to Main after dinner & waited for the Seniors to come out of the dinning room and then sang to them. The concert in the evening by a Polish woman was fine. Sat. Apr. 8. Went to Doctor's for red throat and cold. Worked in Library on English. Gladys Barrett walked to Arlington with me. I bought at the Inn a .$75 ticket for the Williams College Dramatic Club entertainment next week Saturday. Had dinner with Agnes R. (Pauline P) Walked to chapel with Pauline A. Students - officers for next year nominated & reduced to two. Pres. M. Tibbits & , Vice P. Sec'y. M. Armstrong & M. Clark. Treas. Eliz. Housen Ruth Whithed. Ground white with snow. Sun. April 9. A beautiful white fairyland outdoors. Bible class. Rev. Samuel Eliot preached about imagination. The object of our college education is in his own phrase "to turn sight into insight". Worked over two hours in the afternoon finishing the answers to Mrs. Hill's questions. Miss Spanish instructor in Wellesley spoke on the "The Girls Institute in Madrid Spain. She told us some legends, about Mrs.1911. Gulich's work, etc. In Senior parlor she related an interesting tale about Wellesley girls sending the King of Spain 25 large photographs of Wellesley and how she at her home stations in Spain saw the king and talked with him and how he gave her sister a box of candy. Wrote home. Mon. Apr. 10. Had a delightful day. Lucy Penniman asked me to dinner. Am not yet up to date in Lab. Tues. Apr. 11. Home letter from mama stating that papa received letter from Newark N.J. asking him to come there and preach Sun. & he went. Class meeting 8th. Plans for Sophomore tree ceremonies were announced. I was out for track 7th. Tried sprinting. i.e. getting started. Dined with Lucy Penniman. Letter from Ellen. Wed. Apr. 12. .m. Signed for registered package at office and found therein a lovely pin in white and green enamel on silver bearing the seal of Porto Rico. Class meeting. Had first swimming lesson 7th. Enjoyed it. Faculty vs. Seniors baseball 10-9. Saw it. Thurs. Apr. 13. Called on to translate for first time this week. German special topic on comparison of the 6 novels was marked Gut. Took wheel to Flag Shop to get it pumped up. S.T.C. 1.10. Am one experiment behind in Lab. Wrote to1911. Aunt Jennie. Heard part of Deaconness Goodwin's Christian Assoc talk on 1. Companionship with Christ. 2. Service. 3. Cross. Caroline Hall invited me to come and see her in 321 M. Fri. Apr. 14. Made a little speech in spoken English on the Candy kitchen. Home letter from mama containing clipping about Captain Stebbins who died Apr. 3 age 94, also a copy of papa's picture taken from the one of him and me when I was 15. Mama writes about Newark possibilities. Read my first minutes in Arg. today. Wrote home about possibilities for N.J. Attended Prof. Mason of lecture on "Drinking Water and Disease" in Saunders Lab. Very interesting. He is a fine looking man. Called on Gladys B. and Pauline F. at the Infirmary. Heard Prof. Treadwell on Biology in the evening. Then had a delightful serious earnest talk with Helen Simpson about the courses in college. Sat. Apr. 15. Did Horace & German (partly). Went to town and saw "Seven-Twenty-Eight" by Williams College Dramatic Club. ($.75) splendid. I went alone. Sat however between Margaret Dickinson and . Walked home. Did Suffrage in Lib. till 9.20. Heard Margaret Tibbits and Julia Lovejoy make their little 1911. speeches after being serenaded. Studied Heine. Minna came in about 15 of 12 and I made her out a list of the books we have read in Soph. Lit. Rec'd lovely letter from Mrs. Avora Morris inviting me to visit them at Oneonta. Sun. Apr. 16. EASTER Bible class. Went alone to Pres. Church. Wore my white kid gloves for first time. Rev. Frederic Campbell preached on "The Redemption of the Body". The limitations now upon us will later be removed. Walked home. After dinner for first time the girls sang hymns. Easter ones particulrly. I read the Outlook for Apr.8 all through. Splendid. "A Girl in Heidelberg" is fine in this number. Eliz. Dodge called. Wrote Ida, Lois, Irene, Aunt Mamie and Claire. Went to Easter music at 8 p.m. with Agnes R. & Pauline A. It was beautiful and not quite an hour long. Retired 11p.m. This hasn't seemed like Easter to me. I broke my little vase of glass with gold. Mrs. Hill looked at me so sad when I came in this morning. I was a very few minutes late. Handed in my answers to the Bible class review questions. Mon. Apr. 17. Had cuts in Horace and Soph. Lit. Miss Stroebe sprung a quiz (short though)1911. on us today. Lay down a few minutes. Seem to feel so tired. Lab. 5th & 6th. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi today giving me his rates for summer work. Heard Lecture 8th hr. in Room 35 by Miss Haight on "Robert Herrick the English Horace". We sang our ding dong while chapel bells are ringing song and had to send for Seniors to come out and hear us. Read Milton's "Areopagitica". Felt some lonely tonight. Kathrine Otis came up & practiced Spoken English with me. The Juniors (incoming Seniors) drew for rooms today. Retired 11 P.M. Tues. Apr. 18. Didn't know who [Cratenius] was and that with one other question which I did know was all that was asked of me in Horace. Thoroughly enjoyed the Physics lecture today on the Polarization of light. Miss Stroebe said after class that the American is better able to appreciate foreign literature than the Englishman. Did some more on woman's Suffrage. S.T.C. practice 1.10. Rec'd nice home letter. The Easter at Pittsford Pres. church was, "Papa preached a fine sermon and the music was exceptionally good. They sang three selections and papa led them with the baton." "Claire sang a solo in the primary room and she did beautifully." Mama says & "Your lovely letter came yesterday and did 1911. us both good." Cassie & Beatrice gave her a pot of daffodils and Mary Thornell 19 eggs. "With much love and a kiss from your devoted mamma." Claire wrote me a nice letter. Discussed in Arg. Resolved that women should have equal suffrage with men. Bernice Marks Mildred Terry and I were on the negative but Miss Ordway had to do most of the talking. S.T.C. practice 7th hr. I rode my wheel downtown & back eighth buying a foot pump for Raymond Hall girls and a new pen top for my fountain pen. Took a short walk with Pauline. Reread Milton's "Areopagilica" and looked for a subject for Arg. speech for June 2. Wed. Apr. 19. Fooled 1st hour. Soph Lit recitation 2nd in which we discussed [Comus.] the virtue theme. 3rd hour I read the paper and looked over magazine articles to get some idea of what to write on. Did a little of Grillparzer's "Sappho". S.T.C. practice 1.15. Arg. Handed in as my subject Is the present system of education adequately fitting its student's for life after school? It was suggested by an astute in the April Independent. My minutes were terribly inadequate today. Miss Yost returned our papers giving the way in which Mr. 1911. Beecher attained his object in making his Liverpool speech. She said mine was full but quite hard to follow. Miss Hosterman's, in the form of a game [diagram] was the best & clearest. Swimming lesson under Miss Ballantine 6th. Heard Psychology lecture on the Role of the Senses in Mental Life by Prof. and 8th hr. Sources of Wagner's ideas and ideals by Prof. White of Harvard. While at the Gym Miss Myer was there in the tank and swam beautifully on her back. This is only her 5th lesson. Miss B. said "She learns so quick". College singing on "Rockie" steps. Studied. Collected money for bicycle pump which came today from Bauer's. Thurs. Apr. 20. Was called on for the review which I hadn't reread. (Why do I so often get jumped on for the one part I haven't had time to do?) S.T.C. practice 1.10. Class meeting. was elected cheer leader and college song leader. Fooled awhile in Peggy's room. Started Milton's Paradise Lost. Melanie Avery asked me to usher at Christians. I did. The meeting was a report by several girls of the Silver Bay conference from the beginning when they started on the boat until the last night of the conference. Prof. Shattuck sat in seat with me. He left before it was over. 1911. Fri. Apr. 21. My early morning slumbers were disturbed by shouts and unusual noises. After awhile I got up and on looking out saw the roof of Prof. Leach's house in a blaze. Waked Marie and Mamie & watched the fire for a time then dressed hastily and went over. Lots of people were out. [diagram] Staid from 6.20 - 7.10 A.M. Very exciting and interesting. Miss Fiske gave us a written. Rec'd letter from mama containing $1. "I enclose $1.00 and will try and send another next week. Papa paid Hutchinson $10.00 on our coal bill Tuesday and we only got $15.00". The comment on me in Spoken English was that my talk on the Candy Kitchen was good. Had 3rd swimming lesson 4th hour with Williams. Swam(?) with the basket ball. Miss Yost read us a speech by Patrick Henry and one by Richard Henry Lee. Rode Lucy Lovell's wheel downtown & had her bell put on. Ambler's man paid me in the office $4.85 for Miss F.B. Tracy's Easter goods. T & M initialed 1913 at 4 P.M. The Seniors were dressed as chefs and after a comical debate we were served with lemonade and apple pie. Christians met after chapel. Agnes R. nominated me for Recording Sec'y. The nominees are 1911. Pres. Helen Ferris & Kathryn Brown Vice Pres. & Defeated candidate Rec. Sec. Agnes Wilson & Eliz. Ingersoll Cor. Sec. Florence Bracq & Eliz. Baldwin Treas. Heard Prof. Salmon's lecture on "The Modern History." Fine lecture delivered in a most monotonous voice. I learned primarily that the object of history is "to learn how things came to be as they are." Sat with H. Clevenger - M. McNaugton asked me to take off my shoes as E. Page didn't feel well. Went to Bessie Rector's room for awhile. Sat. April 22nd. D. Hood got me a ticket for 2nd minor Hall play. Did Horace & sent my notebook to Gladys Sutton by Evelyn Noble. Did German. Took Mail. Sent $2.30 to Miss Tracy and $1.30 to Lombard for a red tie. Saw "The Jack-daw" (by Lady Gregory) with Agnes R. & Eliz. Cramer. Agnes borrowed my wheel. Attended in P.M. Prof. Shattucks lecture on Orchids illustrated with pictures which he himself took (colored photographs). Went with H. Clevenger and Martha Herrick. I just escaped a call down for laughing aloud at the Strong Juniors shut in Elinor Cowen's room. Finished Paradise Lost. Went over Horace. Retired 12.15p.m. 1911. Sun. Apr. 23. Chatted in Eliz. McShane's room & borrowed her indelible ink. Bible class. Mrs. Hill called A. Wilson, Agnes, Samuel A. Bishop, of New York preached on this is the record. 1. Don't lose your heads. 2. Simplicity. 3. The clock strikes twelve. Took some toilet articles to E. Page who is in the Infirmary. Read newspaper. Wrote home. Looked over courses in catalogue. Irene Beir called. I called on Ina Scott, Margaret Glessner and Eliz. Stumpf. Went to Ter-centenary Anniversary celebration of the publication of the King James Version of the Bible. Dr. Hill, Prexy, Miss Judson and Prof. Bracq gave splendid addresses. Spoke to Louisa Myers about Mrs. K's not letting the girls of 1913 who have conditions draw with their class. Prexy knows so much history. At E. Stumpfs we talked of some who are "whizzes". Mon. Apr. 24. Had a grand time in my three recitations. Did Horace. S.T.C. 1.15. Lab. finished Experiement 14. S.T.C. 7th. Lib in evening. Finished Sappho. Track 8th. G. Bassett drew 104R. Tues. Apr. 25. Studied some more on suffrage. Letter from Miss Tracy. Tie from Lombard. Home letter from mama and Claire who attended Jamie Payne's birthday party. Nothing definite heard yet from Barrett. Trudell & Ordway met Miss Yost at 1.15. 1911. Gladys Bassett led the discussion & called on Barrett and Trudell to uphold the afformative and Whitcomb and Ordway the negative. I was decidedly muddled up in rebuttal. Didn't know myself what I was driving at. Copied Arg. minutes. Miss Yost gave me a very curious looked when I finished rereading to her the last minutes I wrote. At our committee meeting she said " It is better to present the matter to the girls than to force them to do it. (getting points ready before coming to class.) The great need of the college today is clear thinking." Miss Haight spoke today of the knowledge of Greek history being part of our culture background. S.T.C. off campus. Last meeting D. Day's class in pine grove back of the chapel. Worked in Lib. on history of 1846-1856 including Missouri Compromise of 1820. Wed. Apr. 26. Started reading in Oxford Book of English Verse. Discussed vastness of conception of Paradise Lost and the human qualities of the characters even of God himself. Did Horace in Lib. Miss Yost told us in criticism of our yesterday's discussion to use our common sense, and referring to what I said yesterday she said "Dont tell me that women shouldn't vote because they cant be policemen". Had to write on Dred Scott case. Lecompton Constitution Discussion & effect of Territory 1911. (Dandelions are out.) acquired by Mexican war on the slavery question. Did part of Act I of "Ein Treuer Diener seines Herrn" Practiced for dancing Exhibition 7th & then went by the Tennis courts to practice S.T.C. 8th. Did Physics in P.M. College singing 6:30. I went. Thurs. Apr. 27. Was called on for advance in Horace today. Sentence almost perfect in German. Went for a swimming lesson but water was hot and dirty so did Arg. Spent all the afternoon in the Lib. on Arg. speech. Bought Founder's program $.15. College singing 6.30. Christians. Caroline Hall led & spoke about spiritual refreshment. Miss an alumna (I guess) held forth after the meeting was all over on the recent Y.W.C.A. convention at Indianapolis. Worked in Lib for an hour. Saw Louise & Eliz. Mc. a minute. Ruth Robinson brought me in 4 cakes from Marion's party (birthday). Wrote to papa. Perfect weather. Fri. Apr. 28. Founder's. College singing on Rockie. "Brownie" was back and led a few pieces. Then we marched in a solid column across campus to Prexy's house and from the porch he delivered the address of welcome. We sang and as we sang he stood leaning on the post in a beautiful attitude. We then sang to him. 1911. Did some Latin. Saw Mr. Bussing. Went to Pageant viewing. The procession as it wound up the hill and from a pillow seat commanding an excellent view of the stage where the five scenes were enacted. Saw the procession as it went down. Seated in Raymond Reading room alone I read Miss Wood's "Earliest Years at Vassar", and as I looked out upon the quaintly gowned figures passing the window, almost imagined I was back in the 60ies. The addresses in the chapel were good. Prexy "Is Vassar making a tradition worthy of its founder?" Letter from home. Sat. Apr. 29. Drew money for last 6 weeks of mail. Rode wheel around the circle. Looked at exhibition in Library. Bought song book. Attended concert. The Glee Club encores were fine and funny. Was in dancing exhibition at 2 p.m. Then dressed for reception. Went with Gertrude R. & Henry W. Had eats first then shook hands with Julia Lovejoy. Prexy who said looking right into my eyes1911. when I spoke of the celebration "It has been fine hasn't it?" Mrs. Prexy, Mrs. K., Prof. Chamberlain and . Did my German. Vic asked me to debate in T & M. Senior hoop dance at 7 pm. Very pretty. Walked around the lake with Pauline A. Attended musicals or concert by Choral Club and Alumnae chorus. Fine. Sun. Apr. 30. [Mirna] Soule and Mary Hutacheck slept on my floor all night. (Sat.) Bible class. Chapel. Rev. Smith of N.Y. City. Induced influence, (current) strategic point, surrender. Walked with Agnes. Started down from Arlington but when one of three fellows who were ahead of us turned back and said "Are you ladies acquainted down this way" I answered "No" and we turned back and went by circle & farm creek. In 455M. Theo Jessup was elected leader and Maud Kelsey Sec'y & Treas. of a Student Volunteer Band for next year. Prof. Chamberlaine led Christians. Finished "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine". It is splendid. Wrote home. Retired 12.40 Mon. May 1. Had to translate at right-in Latin. Miss Yost is in the Infirmary so I didn't1911. have interview. Had to carry mail before and after lunch. Did Exp. 15. Letter from Miss Tracy. My dress came today. Very pretty. Tues. May 2. Finished "Ein Treuer Diener seines Herrn" today. Discussed whether membership in the Debating Societies should be voluntary or compulsory as it is now. Worked on the Ottowa debate. Met, after being reseated in chapel so I sit now 4 seats from end of 99, with debaters and committee in Students' Room. Home letter. Claire wrote me too. Wed. May 3. M. Rose early & worked 3 hrs. on Ottowa Debate but wasn't ready then with the answers to the questions on it. Worked after Arg. till dinner time on it so missed Hampton Quartette. Thurs. May 4. Sight translations in Horace handed back. Mine with serveral red lines. H. Lockwood's with good on it. Had conference 4th hour with Miss Yost. It was wonderful. She talked right from her inner self and made me do the same. It was more informal anyway than usual because she lay or rather reclined on the couch because of inflamatory rheumatism. That conference was a veritable oasis. Enjoyed Lab. Practiced S.T.C. Studied Physics in Lab. for quiz tomorrow. Sat up over an hour writing Spoken1911. English paper on the consonants. Fri. May 5. Rose early. Read "Essay on Criticism" Pope. Did some Physics in Millihan & Mills. We had a quiz in Physics on work from Easter vacation up to date including Lab. Discussed in Soph. Lit Nature in art. Home letter. Spoken English. (Victoria) "Vic" Searle came over 4th hour to discuss with me the answers to the Ottowa debate. I finished mine & handed them in. Did work on T & M debate 6th & 7th. Final S.T.S. practice 8th. We have been at it all the week. Albertina hung my skirt & I hemmed it. Vic came & sent me to 422 D to discuss debate with Rachell W. & F. Jackes. Sat. May 6. Irene Beir called me at 4.45 A.M. & I woke up all the Sophomores in Raymond. Donned my garb with Albertina's help. She made cocoa for us. Met back of north & waited long. Finally the long looked for Sophomore Tree ceremonies began & were truly beautiful. Frances Jewell and Lucy Penniman were the priestesses & did splendidly. (a drawing) A chain fastened to the tree our class seal. After the ceremonies we marched in a column to Sunset1911. where a nice breadfast of banannas, sandwiches and coffee was served. Went to our tree and got a garland. Field day 9, lunch. Very interesting. Doc. Smith broke record for baseball throw. I had a good time with Miss Wick. Stood behind Ellen Eayrs & heard her opinions on class spirit and the most intellectual offices in college. Worked on material for T and M debate. Met with Jackes, Whitcomb & Erwin in Starbuck's room & mapped out affirm. stand. Did Horace. Read some debate. Did 2/3 German, had to stand up & read it to keep awake. 11.30. Sun. May 7. Got down to breakfast after the bell rang but Mary brought it in for me. Bible class. Rode down to Pres. ch. Sat as usual with Mrs. Matthews. Rev. F. Campbell preached about Peace. We first make our peace with God, then we can make peace with ourselves. Next peace with our fellowmen & finally do all we can to help them keep peaceful. Walked slowly home alone through the estate in which 2 magnolias and 2 bushes were especially pretty. Saw a cherry tree and a peach tree in bloom. Mrs. Curtis had 2 '97 girls to dinner. Miss Richardson & Miss Nellie. (Pres. Raymonds grand daughter)1911. Wrote home & wrote up this record of my life at college. Donned my new lawn dress which Mrs. Gagnon made me. Received several compliments for it. Went to Music chapel. Christian's where I sat four seats from the front where I could plainly see Prexy who spoke about the Responsibility of the Hearer. 1. Come with spirit of reverence 2. Look for spiritual truth in it. 3. Hear for yourself, don't apply it to someone else. 4. Pass it on. Went up to see Helen Simpson & Agnes tagged me up tho I suggested she wait. Read about the Mexican situation in Sat. paper. Finished home letter & retired. (critical spirit--nothing people deal out quite so generously as the application of the truth to others. - when I was a young minister -) Mon. May 8. Rose at 6. Closed door for Miss Haight who by an understanding glance told me she wanted it closed. Was called on for the review in Horace & translated it pretty well. Discussed "Essay on Man". Finishing Agnes Bernhauer. Met at 1.15 in Kathryn Starbuck's room to discuss debate. Spent about 1/2 hr. in Lab. Miss Wick wasn't there so all came1911. away. I did Debate. Had my first trial 7th hr. Rachel Whitcomb A. Rolands Ordway Affirm Neg. Bradley Florence Jackes Trudell met in R. Todd's room after chapel. Rec'd invitation from Mrs. Hill to see [Oberammagau] Passion Play pictures Fri. at 7.30. Tues. May 9. Worked on debate. Had second trial 7.30 P.M. affirm neg. Hosterman Whitcomb Starbruck Ordway Erwin Todd Had Tappie to dinner. Home letter. Mr. & Mrs. Goss are home. Mr. Rason pled for the Christian Endeavor Sunday & is quite discouraged. Claire wrote me "I can play all of America". B. Loder asked me to settle for the Easter goods. Wed. May 10. Went to Dr's. office & she sent me home to stay in the bed with tonsilitis. I just rested & slept. Albertina & Gladys took fine care of me. Mrs. Curtis came up. Thurs. May 11. Dr. B. called on me 11 A.M. Rec'd note from papa containing draft for $5.00. Mrs. Curtis again came up. Florence Ackerman called "Teeny" gave me some violets & lent me her teakettle. I burned the handle of 1911. the extinguisher by not filling the lamp part away from the frame. Quite a blaze for time being. Fri. May 12. Started to do Thurs's German. Dr. T. called 10 A.M. & let me up. Very happy to be up again. Went to office & Argumentation was my first class. I conducted the discussion on Resolved that there should be compulsory attendance at debating society meetings. A. When membership is compulsory B. When membership is voluntary. We spent most of the time on the first. Went downtown. Made appointments for shampoo and birthday picture. Bought frame & mat for papa's nice photo of himself. Rode both ways on open car. Basket ball game 8th 1914 vs. 1913. '14 beat. Fine game. D. Van Allen took some little children who were looking on into the circle as we sang about our tree & they were much impressed. Didn't go to chapel. 7.30 went to Dr. hill's & saw colored slides of the Oberammagau Passion Play. They were beautiful & Dr. H. explained them. Ice & cream cake were served. I helped E. Kittredge & H. Lockwood pass it. [in margin] Home letter.1911. Mrs. Page showed us some of the signs of the Indian sign languages. Victrola was played & we then departed. Sat. May 13. 8.30 O. Trudell's room with Whitcomb for most an hour. Read 7th Lincoln Douglas debate. Sent $2.13 to Water Color Gift Co. & wrote to Pin Money Club about Mrs. C.A. Paine's Cosmopolitan. Took noon mail. Met in R. Todd's room at 1.30. Read newspapers for 1 1/2 on Mexican situation. Did German & Rape of the Lock. Chapel. (Ruth Whithed brought me a note stating that I had "been chosen to speak in the T & M debate Monday May 15th 7th hr." She gave it to me with many congratulations. Fri. May 12) Went to "The Taming of the Shrew" in p.m. Waited 7.25-8.45 p.m. to get through the gate. Play from 5 min. of 9-11.35 p.m. Perfectly splendid. E. Dodge sat on one side of me and Mable Chapin on the other. The walk to the hill was lighted with Japanesse lanterns. The moon was big, bright & full and it was a perfect night. The Freshman had our beds all open for us when we came back. I enjoyed every minute of the play. It was simply fine. 1911. Sun. May 14. Last session of Mrs. Hill's Bible class. I got in as she was praying. Discussed theories of the resurrection etc. Presented each of us with a copy of Dr. Hill's. Margery Davenport and I have been there every Sunday. Rev. Holmes of Buffalo preached a fine sermon on Prayer. He gave a beautiful illustration of a college girl writing home for a check & 1. receiving it. 2. being refused it because she was extravagant. & then at vacation time talking in the evening in the Library with her father only. We should become more intimate with God. He spoke about praying for success in exams. I read part of "Billy's" book. Had a nice time at dinner. Grace Ludlow talked about her little brother being very stubborn. W. Wrote home & called on Marie Gold & Mabel Chapin. Went to music, chapel, & Christian's where Prexy answered questions theological & ethical. Is conscience true guide? Lie, right to tell a to save persons feelings? etc. How to keep Sunday. 1911. Mon. May 15. Rose at 6 & did today's Horace. Miss H. wasn't glad to see me back. Miss Strobe talked to us about the German courses. Worked on debate. Met in Ruth Todd's room at 1.15 and after Lab. at 3.20 when she served us with nice hot coffe just before we went to Rockefeller & debated in Room 35 in T & M before 19ll & 1913 on Resolved that the U.S. was justified in sending the 20,000 troops to the Mexican border. 7th hr. affirm neg. Bradley Whitcomb Rolands Trudell Erwin Ordway. We won on both merits of questions & merits of debate. Vic called & congratulated me. Made up back Horace & did advance. Had cocoa in Pauline's room. Talked with Florence Ackerman a few minutes about Holland & French & courses for Junior year. Sewed. Retired 12.20 p.m. Prexy talked bout student govmt. By what right is it that you demand a hand in the college administration. By what you have done for the college? He spoke 1911. of loyalty, self assertion. I enjoyed Horace, Soph. Lit. & German exceedingly today. Tues. May 16. So good to have Miss Wick back. Home letter. (Claire wrote too. "Sunday isn't kept very holy here. I hope you will be coming home soon." She enclsoed a litte picture card of a golden haired girl with a pink rose spray in front of her. Papa wrote about getting my picture taken. Mama writes that Mr. Goss called papa aside Sunday & told him he had been to church every Sunday in the South but he had heard no such sermon as he listened to this morning. Aunt Lydia Clark (Geo. Clark's mother) at Cameron is dead. Mr. Zornow told Miss Brainard it was almost impossible to get good English teachers. Perhaps here is a pointer for you.) Helen Simpson told me at noon that she thought I was the best one on the T & M debate & asked me to go out next year. Went downtown & had plain shampoo at Miss Donnell's. Had hair done up. Wore blue dress to "letzte Versaininlung des deutschen Vereins." Dr. Ziertman von Yale spoke on "Die Frauen". Mary Burkmier told me I spoke well for having learned to speak German. 1911. Went to Students' in p.m. 7.30-9.20. New proposed charter was read & discussed. Plan for seating freshmen in dining room also reported. Wed. May 17. Began work in dead earnest on speech for Arg. Had delightful hour in Soph. Lit. in which Miss Fiske pointed out the [beautus] of Pope's "Rape of the Lock". Did Douglas's speech in the 6th joint debate. Exams are posted. Attended last part of students' recital. Good. Did German in Lib., & 60 lines Ars. Poetica after 9.30. Retired 11.25 p.m. Many people have told me how nice my hair looks. Thurs. May 18. Rose at 6.15 & polished up today's Horace. Miss Haight read us an imaginary conversation between Horace & Virgil & had us look up references in Horace's poems which were suggested by the conversation. Finished Siegfried's Tod. Spent 4th hr. writing down & pondering the courses I must have & will have & those I'd like very much to take. Song practice after lunch. Rained today, a delightful shower. Staid in Lab till 4.15. Finished writing up 17 & did 18 & wrote it up. Dressed & heard some of the Students' Recital. Betty Zahner was fine. The Juniors beat 1911. the Freshman today 22 to 6, so they, 1912, have the championship. Had nice talk at dinner. Turned on Philosophy & Idealism. Miss Yost led Christians & spoke on Ideals. The need of their being practical. Prov. and used every day in the little things. Christ showed us how to 1. love our neighbor as ourselves 2. love God with all our heart etc. 3. be patient. She seemed more modest and retiring than ever. She is a darling, oh! so fascinating! Read Physics. At 8.30 in Miss Yost's room we received a criticism of our T & M debate. Read Trans. Statins BkI. & read over notes on Douglas part of 7th Joint debate. Retired 11.05. Have had a delightful day. Peggy spoke about how nice my hair looks. Fri. May 19. Recitation in Physics. Miss Fiske read all hour from Addison's criticism of Paradise Lost. Worked on Arg. speech. Home letter. Papa received a telegram from Newark N.J. "Unanimous vote from committee & congregation to call you." So our stay in Pittsford is limited. Vic & Bernice gave report of 5th debate. Wrote a congratulatory letter to papa and mama for the 22nd. Worked in Lib on Arg. Stopped in Lucy Alexander's a minute then went1911. to Lib. Tried to find material for & against Regents but in vain. Althea Erwin spoke about my hair so did Bessie on whom I called a few minutes. Retired 10.35. Sat. May 20. Handed in a statement to Sec'y of how I have earned money here. Saw Mrs. K. who paid me $.50 for twice delivering off campus notes in the fall. Did German & Latin this A.M. I accomplished something. Song practice. Worked in Lib. in afternoon on Arg. topic. Saw Juniors & Seniors off on their boat ride from Lodge at 6.30 p.m. We sang on Lib. steps, went to chapel held mock 1914 classmeeting on Rockefeller steps, sang "The Freshmen are going to Latin." went to cinder path & disposed of Livy singing 1914's song. Sang "I love my rooster, My rooster loves me I feed my rooster On green bay tree My little rooster Sings oodledee oodledee, oodledee" and sat on basket ball bleachers where we gave take off cheers & songs. Hazel Harrison made a fine "Doc" Smith. Then on Lathroop, Strong and Rockefeller steps we sang. I came in 8.15. 1911. Worked from 8.20 to 12 p.m. getting Arg. speech in shape to "brief". Sun. May 21. Walked with Albertina around lake before chapel found 8 four leafed clovers. Lyman Abbot preached about what he thinks the old Testament is. 1. There is a God. 2. God = Lord of nature. 3. God made man & woman, in whom his reflection is seen. 4. God gave humanity Power Freedom Companionship with him. Dined with Charlotte Clemens. Read "Life". Started home letter. Henriette Clevenger called. Music "Stabat Mater" by several girls. Fine. Chapel. Christians. Prexy led & spoke on "Encouragement of Unseen Influences" A. Good in Roman Hist. (Hadran) followed terrible badness without aid of Christianity. There were good people then the bad was dwelt on. B. Badness causes reaction for good. Greatly increased because of Christianity. C. Angel of the Lord encampeth round about you. Walked with Marth Manross. Finished Home letter. Wrote Mary Crump.1911. Mon. May 22nd. Papa's and mama's twenty third anniversary. Was called on first in Horace today & went along nicely. Wrote in English on Addison's criticism of Milton's "Paradise Lost". Song practice. Lab. I staid thru 7th. Saw 1911 beat 1914 at basket ball 14 to 10. 8th hr. Did Horace & Physics. Tues. May 23rd. My twentieth birthday. Goodbye teens. I hate to see you go. How old I feel. Finished Ars Poetica today. Began Physics review. Did review German prose at sight. Rec'd lovely letters from Mamma Claire and Ida. Mamma sent me "The Blue Flower" for my birthday present and Ida a very pretty white jabot. Gladys Bassett and I impersonated Lincoln and Douglas in our report of the Quincy debate. Wore sicilian and had picture taken at 3.15 by Wolven. Papa had his taken today too as is our custom every fifth 23rd of May since 1896 when Mr. Tuttle took them. Attended class meeting. An anonymous letter was sent to Delphina Hammer. Soph. Tree ceremonies expenses = $300.00. 8th hour heard Baron de Constant a member of the French Senate on "International Arbitration". (baseball)1911. It is much cooler tonight. (No celebration at table.) Mrs. Curtis remembered the 23rd was somebody's birthday but that it was Mary's. She congratulated me and after chapel Mary wished me many happy returns of the day. Spent p.m. working on Arg. brief outlining it. Have had a very happy birthday. Wed. May 24. Worked on Brief 4 hrs today. Had interesting discussion on "Gulliver's Travels". In Arg Mildred Terry finished the 7th Lincoln Douglas debate and we had a short quiz. 1. What have you gotten as students of Argumentation from these debates. 2. Would you advise next year's class to take them and why. Agnes Rowlands came over at noon and said "Was ist mit der? I am not going to run after you my child". Saw part of game between '11 & '13. Heard Miss Brown speak in Assembly Hall on the "Qualifications of a Missionary". [in margin] 7th hr T & M debate. Holliday & Kinsey (Commencement speeches should be compulsory) Thurs. May 25. Looked up in Horace the references to him in Pope's Essay on Criticism. Spent 4th hr. thinking on & working out my next year's schedule. Interviewed Miss Fiske in her room at office hour 12.20 - 12.45. She said "I think that's very good". & suggested Miss Haight suggested I take sight Latin. 1911. that I take Miss Elery's "Renaissance and Reformation" history. Rec'd card of thanks from Mrs. Hill for the flowers sent by our S.S. class. Did last two experiments in Lab. Had good lemonade. Evelyn Noble was there & told good jokes. Rained hard & I stopped at H. Brewster's room for an umbrella & was 10 min. late to conference so couldn't have any. Worked 1/2 hr. on Brief. Song practice 8th. Rachel Whitcomb here to dinner. Worked 2 hrs on Brief in p.m. & took it to Miss Yost at 9.40 P.M. Saw Gladys Bassett's schedule & the German F. on it made me homesick. I asked Marian Tallant's advice & she said I would get a good pronunciation taking French here so I reconsidered since I've had a year of it and put German F. in its place. Made out my schedule. Read "The Battle of the Books". Retired 1.15 A.M. Indexed Physics notebook. Fri. May 26. Rose at 5.30 & studied Physics. Took schedule to Sec'y's. Had written of two questions 1. Harmonic 3 Simple Motions at right angles. 2. Give equations for finding the wave length by use of the diffraction grating. I flunked it. Was late to Lit. Had last class in Spoken English. 1911. Miss Monroe handed back my paper on the consonants. She seemed sorry to have us go and wishes that we will do all we can to correct the American speech both in voice & pronunciation. Went to Lab. 4th & worked on the images of a dot seen thru two Iceland spar crystals at angles of 45 degrees, 90 degrees, 180 degrees. Miss Wick told me she was much pleased with my work. Rec'd nice home letter. A gentleman from Newark N.J. visited the prayermeeting at Pittsford Wed. Papa expects to resign this next Sunday. Bought a college song book for Ida's birthday. "Vic" Searle was presented with the T & M jabot this noon. Discussed the clause of the new charter relating to registration in Arg. After class Vic. Bernice, Rachel and I continued it. Myrtle White asked me about going on with German. Wrote Ida and Home. Went to Lab. & "Iceland sparred" it again. Song practice 8th. Song Contest after chapel. 1914 won. Eliz. Toof called on me 3/4 hr. Went to Lib. Copied Horace notes for Gladys Sutton who is home but hopes to take the exams. 1911. Sat. May 27. Finished "Duff". Had conference with Miss Yost at 10 A.M. She said I ought to subordinate the arguments for and against 1. Trade schools. 2. The Regents. to the rest of my speech. Not use opinions. Don't be personal by calling names. Reason for making a brief a deductive piece of work is to test the correctness of your arguments for it would be wrong ethically to employ means to gain your audience unless your conclusions were true. Finished "Kriemhilde's Rachel". Tried to study under a tree with Agnes but the ants were too much for me. So went to the Library and worked hard for 3 hrs. before I finished , "The Tale of a Tub". Students' in p.m. Plan for rotating the Freshmen at table adopted. New charter accepted. "Doc." Smith elected college song leader. In 300R. a mock wedding was held and Natalie Bassett was flower girl. (Irene Riley came up to me in Lib. yesterday before closing and told me about her trouble with Miss Stroebe.)1911. Sun. May 28. Walked to Young's with Peggy & Louise. Lyman Abbott preached from John 20 v.21 & 22. 1. be happy. Some have genius grumbling. Happiness depends on character. It is what you are not what you possess that makes you happy. 2. Personality. Personality counts more that the curriculum. 3. Fellowship with God. Vine & branches. 4. Christianity means freedom, emancipation, liberty not prohibition. It means privilege. Walked around lake with Agnes. Later took short walk with Pauline Pratt. Saw Maud and Rachel a few minutes. Fixed stunt book. Heard Gilbert Reid 7.15 - 8.15 fine. He has been for 30 years a missionary in China and has had indeed his "Ups and Downs in Life in China". Got a little pamphlet giving a Prospectus of the International Institute of China. Met Mrs. Peebles. Another ideal day outdoors. Mon. May 29. Rose at 6 & read Sellar, Horace, Soph. Lit. and German were very interesting. Did German. Worked 2 1/4 hrs. reviewing Horace. Mrs. K. called me up & I asked for a mail Had to write a letter to the Horace of the Satires & Epistles.1911. route for next year. Went out rowing alone for 1/2 hr. After dinner & dance and a "moving picture" were given in the parlor by Seniors advertising the Vassarion which came out tonight. Studied in Lib some & worked at home. Tues. May 30. Rose at 6 and reviewed Physics. Miss H. read us 3 of the letters written by the other class to Horace & had us translate at sight. Miss Wick gave back our last Fri. test papers and the ones before that. Made plan of Arg. work for this semester. Home letter. Papa handed in his resignation Sunday. Claire writes me that she cried & mamma cried. Also dear dear sister is her salutation. She says "I told mamma that the only ones you know are your own family. And I think that is true Don't you?" Mama feel quite unequal to the task of moving & now Mrs. Gagnon can't sew for her. Miss Yost read us part of a Socratic dialogue. Read Life. Did more Horace review. Class meeting. Sylvia Conant Pres. Gladys Robbins Vice p. Clara Dana Sec'y. Irene Beir Treas.1911. Outlined Soph. Lit. work & found out in what [meters] the selections read this semester are written. At 9 gathered by gym. lamp post & practiced serenading songs which we sang to Lucy & Sylvia at the latters room. They each spoke splendidly. 1913 never turned out better than it did tonight. This has been a charming Decoration Day. Mama gave the address in the Town Hall. Wed. May 31. Spent 7 1/2 hrs. on my speech today outlining it & writing it. But it is done. I finished it 11.15 p.m. Had song practice 8th hour. Saw Seniors off on their boat ride from the Lodge. Discussed the 4 Social Engag. recomendations in Arg. Thurs. June 1st. Had last Horace class and last D.D. German class. Began copying my speech. Reviewed some more Horace. Had conference at 3.40 with Miss Fiske whom I had to wake up. She said I must watch out for 1. Not coming to an unjusticfiable conclusion from my data. 2. Loving my sense of scale. Song practice 8th hr. Got Soph. T. C. picture. Saw Miss Monroe about next year. Went to Students' 8.15 - 9.30. Reviewed Physics. Riverview cadets drilled here tonight. Marg Cushing knows about military1911. drill & explained it. Eliz. MCShane paraded around with a man. Wrote mama & G. Sutton. Fri. June 2nd. Had last Physics class, last class in Soph. Lit. (we clapped Miss Fiske). Worked 3rd & 4th & lunch time copying speech but lacked 4 pages of having it done. Finished it 6th hr. & took it over. Last Argumentation class. Miss Yost said that she hated to say goodbye to us. (We clapped her). Finished copying my speech, read it over and took it to her room. Paid F. Barrett (who was not quite awake) $.13 for flowers bought last semester for Miss Yost. Home letters. Mama says "Yesterday was Memorial Day and I delivered my address to a full house & they were more than delighted & said it was grand and the best address ever delivered". Margaret Crump died Tues A.M. Papa sends an order for $5.00 and this note "Buried Mrs. Elliot Crump today... Busy packing...All busy, hip, hurrah. Papa". I paid Louise Boynton $1.50. Walked downtown taking my wheel to be repaired. Got my birthday negative $.75. Sent card home. Came back on car. Studied Horace & fixed a black petticoat. We all went to chapel but there was none. The front door alone was open no lights except at organ. 1911. Sat. June 3rd. M. Song practice 8.30 A.M. Drew money $3. for 3 weeks of mail & paid H.M. White $2.10. Started Soph. Lit. review reading an account of the life of each author whom we have read this year 2nd sem. Borrowed Howe's "Primer of English literature" from Ruth Robinson & learned something. Worked almost 2 hrs. on Horace review. Read Life. Outlined German course for second semester. Read almost all my Sophomore Literature notes. Retired 11.45 p.m. Someone wrote on my door block "The best cramming is sleep". Aunt Mamie wrote me a nice letter. She is living in the city proper now on Seminary Ave. has 8 rooms and is quite happy. Sun. June 4th. Heard Baccalaureate sermon to the Riverview graduating class at Pres. church. Splendid sermon. Be an adventurer for God in that frontier which he's between the known and the unknown. Walked home thru the de Garmo estate. The peonies are beautiful. Took a nice walk with Gladys Bassett [Arlington] for 1 1/2 hrs. Beautiful day. Read in Woman's H.C. Went to music, chapel & Christians to which I walked with Mrs. Hill. Prexy didn't say much tonight but let us1911. have the time to tell what V.C. religious has done for us. Lilia's Wheeler was fine. Helen Zabriske was good too. Had a nice visit with Maud on way home. Wrote home & was in bed and asleep before 10 p.m. Mon. June 5th. Reviewed more for Soph. Lit. Card from Aunt Mamie. Had Soph. Lit. exam in Room 22 at 10.50. It was a nice paper. I enjoyed doing it. Worked in Horace in afternoon and evening. We sang our Fujiyama song tonight. Prexy prayed that we "do not judge ouselves by others but by the best that is in us". Rainy. Tues. June 6th. Spent 7 1/2 hours reviewing Epistles II 1 and 2 and Ars Poetica (960 lines in all). Studied some German in p.m. Rec'd home letter. "Last communion service Sunday. Mrs. Kuno & husband, Corrine Day and Hattie Siler united with the church. Fine audience. Mr. Ford and Stewart reinstated as elders. Our recepton takes place Friday night in the lecture room. I wish you could be here with us. Dan Woolston said today he was glad we were going, that we ought to have been in a place like that six years ago instead of here. Poor Mary feels so sorry to have me go so far away. Our new address is 25 West End Ave., Newark N.J." 1911. Claire writes in part. "When are you coming home? Franklin had a picnic". I saw Mrs. K. about remaining here after Wed. June [14]. I can't do it. Sent some greetings to different people particularly "my boys". Rained all day. 1912 gave us Strong steps. Wed. June 7th. Crammed for German. Had exam in D.D.German at 10.50 in 22 Rockefeller. Nice exam. I didn't get the last question done and wasn't sure of the quotations in the next to the last. Crammed for about an hour for Argumentation in which I was examined in 23 Rockie at 2.30. Nice exam. to make out 6 speeches for a program and write one of them. (Albertina is hem-stitching handkerchiefs. "Oh but I am not doing them for myself".) Returned Helen Simpson's books. Rained all day. No chapel. Studied Physics. Met in Mrs. K's parlor to see about the mail. Worked in Library for an hour. Studied Physics till 12.30 p.m. Know a little something now. [in margin] M. Tallant touched my arm as I started for German. Wished me good luck. Thurs. June 8th. Rose at 7. Reviewed Physics Lab. notebook. Crammed some more for Physics. Had exam in recitation room in Lab. Chiefly formulas. Crammed hard for Horace. Had at 2.30 in 22 Rockefeller my last 1911. exam. Horace. I finished 15 min. before the time was up. Miss Haight spoke of how good I have been to help Gladys Sutton keep up her work. She advised her not to take the exam. so as not to break her good record. Miss H. doesn't approve of using trots to review by. Song practice. Saw Margot Cushing. Chapel. Went to see Ellen Eayrs. Then to Christians. Katharine Brown led & spoke on our duty as V.C. Christian association members to be kind, cheerful and helpful everywhere and begin at home this summer. Dorothy Stinson spoke on "as thy day thy strength shall be" & Miss Griggs on taking a little time regularly each day for the development of our spiritual lives. Took a walk around the circle with Martha Manross. Marian Tallant told me about her trip to the Hudson River State hospital today with 30 of Prof. Mills Charities and Corrections' students. She curled up on the couch & visited while I darned stockings. Had a nice time. She did summer school work last year at Harvard in Pshcyology and American History. She said Miss Yost told Ruth Robinson today that my Arg. exam paper was good. 1911. Called on Peggy & Louise a few minutes. Dorothy Hook took the sleeper for Medina tonight & gets there tomorrow morning 7.10. Today has been wonderful. The Seniors escorted us to Strong steps tonight and then we sang as Juniors and they marched along on the side and clapped like we used to when they were Juniors and we were Freshmen. Fri. June 9th. Took car downtown. Gave Dr. Caldwell the medicine he had me buy last year when he treated my nose. Bought a roll of 6 films (2 1/2 X 4 1/4.) Paid for having front tire re-cemented & rode wheel home. Delivered morning and noon mail. Darned stockings, fixed black petticoat. Took waist to Mrs. Slosh. Engaged a room at Mrs. Millard's for Wed. p.m. June 14th. Bought a Soph. Lit. reading list ($.10). Nice letter from Home inclosing a Sodus Record clipping about a kitchen shower for Theda Rogers who is to be married to Dr. Roy Alling next week Wed. and also of a silver & linen shower for Eliz. Gaylord who will soon marry Irving Beal. Mamma writes "The man came1911. after Tommie tonight (June 7th Wed) and Claire and I had a good cry. Dear horse, he looked so pretty as he trotted behind the carriage." "Papa got a beautiful picture of Tom before the carriage and also one alone for you." "Mrs. John Toor wants to come and spend Sunday with us and bring Hazel Turner so I told her to come. They will have to sit among the boxes. But she said she wanted to hear Papa preach once more dear soul he is so much to her." "I hope you will do finely in your examinations. When Tom went Claire said I don't know what I would do if I did not have sister. Be careful in your examination work." Wrote home. Song practice 8th hr. M. Hoard was Mrs. Curtis' guest & was one of 8 to take a river ride with Prof. Mills. Chapel very deserted tonight. (non-compulsory). Freshmen seats all vacant and just a few individual Sophs in the back part of the chapel. 1911 gave us a goodly number of their songs after chapel (on Rockie steps). Then they sang on Strong steps and then we sang and staid & sang1911. sang sang. Marched to North & tried to serenade Miss Haight. Miss Yost came out on the balcony in a pink dress and said Miss H. wasn't home. I came in at 8.30 but the rest staid out till 9.30. Margaret Glessner came over & we went out to find 1913 & sing goodnight to 1911 but 1913 was invisible. Sat. June 10th. Mended. Took A.M. and noon mail. Rec'd $3.00 from Mr. Polk. Paid self 1.71, I. Riley $.61 and L. Alexander $.47 for the last six weeks. Bessie Rector took 3 time exposures of my room. Rode wheel & between Rockefeller & N. door of Main wound my petticoat around the pedal and freed me by aid of a pen knife. Pd. M. Pease $.50 I borrowed yesterday. Called on H. Simpson & she gave me one of her graduating pictures. It is fine and I am delighted with it. Irene Beir, Tappie & M. Herrick were in Marian Tallants room & I when I went in to get some white tape I told Irene I was going home to Newark N.J. Fixed white skirt torn on wheel. Put new string in chain guard. Called on Irene in her own room. Saw Miss1911. Stroebe by the elevator on 4th and asked her if I can tutor in German next year. She said I can & we walked out to the Lodge together. Saw M. Glessner a few minutes in her room. Rained & poured. Eliz. McShane came home tonight from West Point and Frances Chaffee's at each place she attended a dance. It poured at chapel time but I enjoyed going. Sat with Vic Russel in her seat. Took Ann Van Winkle to Main under my umbrella. Saw Irene again & bade her goodbye. (She leaves at midnight & reaches Rochester at 7.10 A.M.) Looked a M. Davenports photos of college splendid. Visited with Eliz. McShane & M. Tallant in 405 & watched the chain lightning. No 1911 ceremonies tonight. Retired 10.30 p.m. Got note from Ellen Eayrs. Sun. June 11. Heard Baccalaureate sermon by Prexy. Fine. Preparation, consecration, courage. Read in my Blue Flower A handful of clay and The first Christmas tree. Walked to Sunrise hill with A.G.R. & sat in the apple tree. Called on Marth Manross with whom I went to music (8 P.M.) 1911. It was beautiful. Maud's brother Earl is here. Papa Mon. June 12. Picked daisies 10-11.30 A.M. Helped unload at museum. Formed right after lunch at north of Main. Mary Wright asked me to sell Vassarions which I did from 3-6. Got my Japanese pictures from Mr. Bussing. Saw the Coronation procession. Viewed the hoop dance from 4th floor. Heard 1909 sing and it soon began to pour. Spent evening with the Hulls, Corrinne and Narola. Met a Mr. . Tues. June 13. Bunched daisies for 3 hrs. Rec'd 2 home letters, one each from papa and mama. Snapped Mrs. Curtis's picture. Dressed. Met in 2nd Main north wing at 3.45 & marched with Rose Bauman. Class Day was beautiful. Took Margaret Glessner's picture & saw her off. Had Martha Manross to dinner. Escorted 1909 to North Hall. Then Martha and I went to the reception. Sang out on Strong steps. Lucy Penniman and I sat together on the top step by1911. the door. About 10.30 P.M. 1913 sang its good-bye song to 1911 who threw their class day boquets to us. 1906 had red lights around their tree. Wed. June 14. Wrote home. Florence Hopper has gone. Saw Helen Adler. Snapped Peggy & Louise. In 219M. Met Lizzie Smith put a poster on her trunk in Lathrop. Met her husband too and he said are you Sadie Parsell's daughter? Why I used to take her riding. Bade E. Stumpf and M. Manross goodbye. Delivered Helen Simpson's present. Saw the Commencement Day procession with Martha Manross and Henrietta Clevenger. Went in and heard the Commencement. It was truly a mountain peak. Agnes Rowlands "fond" parting from me. Tore room to pieces & packed. Goodbye to Marian Tallant. Helped her carry some things to Main. Miss Yost was at our table for dinner. I moved to Millard's at 8.30 P.M. Thurs. June 15. Went to Raymond. Packed my box and finished packing my trunk & locked my room finally. Went over to Helen Simpsons. She was very muched [pleased] with her picture. Packed Miss Thompson's books in a shirt waist box for Helen. Ordered 4 pictures of1911. Commencement scenes of Wolvine's boy at the Inn. Rode wheel to town & walked home. Lay down & slept. Went to Helen's. Wrote a note of thanks to Mrs. Hill for the book "The Days in the Flesh" which she gave me. Bought 5 postals. Walked off campus with Helen Simpson, Ellen Ayres, and Godwin Carroll. Read. Clipped the commencement articles from the "Eagle". Fri. June 16. Walked downtown, read in Amblers. In coming home on the car met Mary Gavin. Saw Pearl Klouston who is to be married next year. Left note for Doc. Embry and Frances Jewell. Read in "Der [Engchirit]". Rode wheel down to station. Saw Frances Jewell and Lilias Wheeler. Went over to Raymond after dinner and visited with Mrs. Curtis. Said good bye to her. Sat. June 17. Paid Mrs. Millard $3.25. Left there for the 8.25 A.M. train. Saw West Point and the Palisades for the first time. Got in New York about 10.30 having my first ride on the "El". Followed Miss Morris. Papa met me at the Grand Central. Had my first ride in the subway and in the tube. Went to the Penn. Station in Jersey City & came to Newark N.J. my new home. Took1911. So. Orange Ave. car & got off at S. Paul Ave. & went to Mr. Cassedy's. Met Mrs. C. and saw Claire and mama. Helped with the dishes. We four came down to see the house. Played croquet with Mr. Cassedy, Miss Dorothy Rolph and Miss Ethel Thompson. Sun. June 18. First S.S. & first church service for me in the Kilburn Memorial Church of Newark N.J. After dinner walked with Alvan and Helen through the woods past the Bishop's and past the college and Miss Killburns. Alvan & I walked to 25 West End Ave. Attended C.E. and church. Alvan "don't you want some root beer?" Mon. June 19. Went to 25 West End Ave. for my white dress. Mrs. Cassedy puffed my hair. Reception at 8 p.m. to new minister & family, very pleasant. Met a great many people. Lemonade and cake. Many young people present. Dorothy Hillman said , "you can't be lonesome long with so many young people". The T.O.Ts sang. Tues. June 20. Claire, Alvan, Helen and I rode to Mr. Edwards in his machine. The 4 Ordways had supper there & a fine time. Prayermeeting. Arthur Halsall made a 1911. beautiful prayer. Wed. June 21. Our goods have come so we found out at noon. Mrs. Cassedy and I went to a spelling match at Lincoln St. school. Walked with Alvan to Hemlock Falls. We rode a mile on the cars. Uphill there. Caught a crab and a little lizard i.e. my escort did. Had a fine time. Mr. & Mrs. Shannon called in the evening and we had root beer and cake. After dinner Alvan and I had a grand teeter across the road. One little "spin" in the late evening. Thurs. June 22. Left Cassedy's after breakfast. Mrs. Mudd gave us tea. Claire found the cupboard off the kitchen all stocked up. We had 3 van fulls the last one being unloaded about 10 p.m. Papa went down each time and supervised the loading. Jacob Hauser was the carter. Supper was our first meal in our new house. Mama and I unpacked barrels. A telegram came from J.S. Ford saying that Lyman Welch is dead & the funeral will be Sat. 2 p.m. Papa telegraphed he will be there. Fri. June 23. Alvan came down. Papa left about 9 A.M. to officiate at Lyman Welch's funeral tomorrow at 2 p.m. Mama and I unpacked 1911. barrels and I put them in the cellar. Got kitchen in fair order, unpacked my trunk & put my room to rights. Received letter from Gladys Sutton also my 4 pictures of Commencement from Wolvine. Sent a postal to each freight office. Miss Kilburn brought us a little basket of beautiful cherries. Sat. June 24th. Unpacked the big boxes with mama. Hung pictures. Gave postman our names. My books not at D & L office. Mama fixed her room. I swept the house, cleaned the porch. Had Mr. Mudd show me how to heat the water. Sun. June 25th. Papa came home for breakfast. Went to S.S. & church. Sermon 1. Think what your inclinations are. 2. Do that which no one else can do. 3. . Read to Claire. C.E. Clara [Hilman] led. Subject Missions in China. Sat next to Sadie Morris. Handed in my pledge card. Evening service. Mon. June 26th. We 4 settled the dining room and parlor. Alvan came and helped. Tues. June 27th. Papa & mama washed. Attended prayermeeting in evening. Mr. Thompson spoke of Is Christianity a good investment? Story of Bessie Hielman's conversion.1911. Wed. June 28th. Ironed. Worked some in cellar. On her cordial invitation called on Bessie Hillman before tea. Nice call. Thurs. June 29. Mama & I went downtown shopping for first time. At Hahne's bought a rug for the hall and also carpet for the stairs. Fixed dining room cupboard and pantry. Papa & I went to business meeting at church. People late so we went on to Alexander St. school & saw Alvan Cassedy graduate. I slipped a note containing a V [5] for his college fund in his pocket. Fri. June 30. Helped papa in the study. Hall rug came & mama & I put it down. Mama put up parlor curtains & the portieres between parlor & hall. In evening attended C.E. rally in Peddy Memorial church. Went down with Bessie & Austin. Heard Rev. McDowell on the church. Walked to Market St. Had soda with Miss Rolph, the Heilman girls & Laura Kemp.1911. Sat. July 1. Helped papa settle study. We have the rug down now. Went to Miss Dorothy Rolph's where I spent the afternoon & had tea with Laura Kemp & Margaret Towers. Saw Dorothy's pictures. She snapped us twice or rather Mrs. Rolph did. Dorothy & Margaret beat Laura and me. We took Laura home & I was told about the trouble resulting between the boys and girls of our crowd from Decoration Day. Sun. July 2nd. M. S.S. & church. We have need of prayer until we have no further need for patience. C.E. Bessie Hillman led & Howard Platts & I were received into C.E. membership. Consecration service. Church p.m. Mon. July 3rd. Very very hot. Darned stockings & sat on the floor. Claire & I went downtown & bought some fireworks. Wrote cards to Poughkeepsie freight office & Miss Volhner. Claire remarked "Sister you'll make a strict teacher. You'll make 'em mind or...". Tues. July 4th. Letter from V.C. treasurer containing my bill $6. Mr. Mudd put up Claire's flags. Hot. Ironed. Claire shot her fireworks off in p.m. & greatly enjoyed them. firecrackers. 12 sparklers. 5 pinwheels. 1 roman candle. 1911. Wed. July 5. Slept till 8. Claire wiped breakfast dishes. Claire spent part of the afternoon with Mrs. Mudd who have her Uncle Tom's cabin to read. Rode my wheel for first time in Newark N.J. up to Cassedy's. Thurs. July 6. Rose early straightened the house. We 3 put up the dining room curtains. Rec'd card from Erie R.R. that my box is here. Papa went downtown. I am reading Nicholas Nickelbey. First reception day to the parish. Mrs. Mudd called in afternoon (metaphysics & christian science). Claire and I walked across lots to Edwards Cooler today. Mrs. Ed. Smith called in p.m. also Mr. and Mrs. John Garrabrant. Claire has a fad now for making rhymes. She'll think of some word to rhyme with one you say. Claire finished reading "Mary Lu" today. Papa attended meeting of C.E. executive committee. Fri. July 7. Arthur Halsall asked me to lead C.E. Sunday night. Did regular housework this A.M. Cleaned kitchen cupboard and cellar way. Swept bathroom & my room. My second German book "Land & Lente in Thuringen". Mamma and I went downtown, bought a pretty soft low necked white dress for me, and embroidered kimona1911. sleeve waist for each of us. My books came and I unpacked them. Sat. July 8. Picnic. Left Newark on the Leheigh Valley train for Bellewood park at 9.30 A.M. arriving there at 11 A.M. (Ticket $.50) Saw Bessie H. & Austin M. who invited me to go to the farm after lunch. Viewed the attractions. Had splendid lunch. Put Claire on the merry-go-round. Went to the farm with Bessie & Austin who treated us to ice-cream. The Kemp girls were there and Austin took our pictures. We went up the mountain after eating cherries and ate black-caps & black berries. Picked some clover & brown eyed susans. Went down to meet the afternoon train & waited for it in spring rustic house. Walked up by the pavillion & the Kemp girls got their lunch so Mr. Garabrant & I walked on. Rode once on the roller coaster then found how far the miniature railroad went & struck out on an old farm road. Peered into a yellow bungalow and had a fine walk. Saw 2 wild rabbits. Found my family & Claire, Mr. G. & I went twice on the merry-go-round. Started for the train leaving1911. at 6.15. Sat with Mr. G. who is a Phi Beta Kappa man of Rutgers. His 10th reunion was this year. Told him I'd be glad to talk Vassar with him if he'd come over. Claire had a fine day with Grandpa Ward who took her on all the attractions & gave her ice cream and oranges. The view from the mountain was glorious. My June Miscellany came today. Sun. July 9. S.S. & church. I had a class of High School girls which the elder Miss Kilburn has been having. Mama puffed my hair. Were at Arthur Mudd's for dinner. Marie and Detluf are cute as can be. Mr. M's den is very pretty containing many Masonic emblems. Came home about 3 p.m. and worked on C.E. lesson. I led C.E. beginning at 7.05. Subject Lessons from great lives. David. Arthur Halsall was not there. Church. Mama & papa spoke about my leading. Wore my new white dress in p.m. Claire read a psalm "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills from whence cometh my help". She told me as she was going to bed. "I wanted to pray, Sister, but little folks don't have thought like big people do." 1911. Mon. July 10. Rec'd note from Mr. J.L. Garabrant 156 S. Munn Ave., East Orange N.J. Took my books up to my room. Started my second German book & read while papa worked in the study finding out on what streets his people live. Terrible thunder shower at supper time. Played V.C. songs. Tues. July 11. Rec'd letter from Ida. She doesn't know we have moved. Helped papa fix the refrigerator so we began taking ice today. Read 20 more pages in my Thuringen book. Wrote a note to Mr. Garabrant. Prayermeeting in p.m. The Light of the World. Claire read a few verses. Bessie Hillman met me on the way to prayermeeting & told me that Austin Magic made an awful break Saturday when he asked Mr. Garabrant if his wife had gone to the country. Wed. July 12th. Cleaned the porch. Mamma & I went downtown and she bought me 6 1/2 yds blue plaid gingham & paid for it and the making $3.73; 2 pr. black stockings and a beautiful new blue & white kimona $1.98. Got home at 2 p.m. Did my part of the parlor & hall and wiped the floors. Took a hot bath. Mama puffed my hair. Wore my new white dress. Played some for papa. Mr. Jas L. Garabrant called at 8 p.m. Nice visit, lemonade. Vassar views. His sister said "Jimmy wasn't warm1911. last Saturday only two (2 degrees) in the shade." Am invited to accompany him Saturday to Hopewell Junction. Fastened the windows 11 p.m. Thurs. July 13. We 3 worked in the attic. Papa & I put up the shelves and fixed the big books on them. Reception day. Bessie Hillman, Chloe and Marie Tielman, Miss Kilburn (the younger) & Mrs Mudd came in the afternoon. Wrote a card to Frances Burns. Read 10 p. in German book. In p.m. Mrs. Ludlow & Hazel, Mr. & Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Rolph & Dorothy, Margaret & James Towers, Sarah & Clara Heilman and Laura Kemp called. Nice visit with them. I showed my V.C. hall play photos & commencement photos & the two Vassarions. At Sarah Heilman's request played ("Watchman Tell us of the Night") Dorothy gave me the prints of the pictures she took of us 4 that Saturday. My new German book (the 3rd) came today. Fri. July 14th. We worked in the attic. Papa & I cataloging. I mean arranging the books on the revolving book case. Mama went downtown. Bought me a new waist, writing paper & correspondence cards. Put down the matting in papa's & mama's room. We 3 sewed it. Put the walnut set springs on their bed. After a late supper I put the bed room in temporary order. Mr. Cassedy called. 1911. Sat. July 15. We put down the green & white rug (I used to have im my bedroom) in Claire's & my room which makes a big improvement. Had prompt dinner. Left home at 12.30 & met Mr. J.L. Garabrant at 1 p.m. at the corner of Market and Broad. Saw his office. We went to North Newark then to Pompton Junction where we saw the N.J. Pink Stone Quarry and climbed up on a big rock & viewed the landscape. Wrote postals (which Mr. G. himself printed) to Ida, Irene, Papa and Bertha Loder. "Are you comfortable?" Left Newark 1.56 p.m. Reached Pompton Junction 3 p.m. Left P.J. 5.54 p.m. & arrived in N. Newark a little after 7 p.m. reaching 25 West End at 8 p.m. "Gretta". Helped Claire bathe, then mama got me some supper after which we had a great talk of past & present on m-t-l lines. Sun. July 16. Studied S.S. lesson & went to church and S.S. I had 3 girls today. Read German read to Claire. Studied C.E. lesson. Went to C.E. Mr. Cassedy led. Subject Our debts & how to pay them. Church Subject of sermon God's plan for each of us. We 4 walked down the Ave. as far as Dr. Davenport's. Mon. July 17. Awoke to find a sparrow in my room. Read German & finished my book on, Thuringen by Prof. A. Scobel today.1911. Papa's card from O.G.K. came today, also letter from Mr. Bennett. Put big bureau in the conservatory. Papa put the carpet down on stairs leading to third floor. Wrote letter to Gladys Sutton and mailed her my Horace Satires & Epistles notebook. Sent Thuringen book on to Frances Burns. Tues. July 18. Helped papa put up 2 hanging shelves in the cellar & fixed the cans on them. Did my ironing after dinner. Mended the stockings. Started my 3rd German book. Read the paper for today. Rec'd card from Mr. Garabrant. Went to prayer meeting. Before breakfast papa read me a letter he rec'd from "Dr." Bennett in March 1911. Today was delivered from Hahne's linoleum for the kitchen. Papa went downtown. Cool & delightful. Wed. July 19. Stuck Denison labels on over 100 books for papa who started to catalogue them. Sent a card to J.L.G. Hayne's man laid our linoleum. Mama & I went downtown & I took my films to Schaefer on West Park St. Saw Centre Market for first time. Went (we 4) to Kilburn's for tea & had a delightful tea & evening. Took car up & walked back. I played, Claire sang and recited. Thurs. July 20. Helped papa arrange the books on the attic shelves so his up there are now in order. Dusted downstairs. Fixed my room putting up the curtains, banners & pictures & ordering1911. my table and bureau. Mrs. Mudd called in afternoon. Claire & I took a short walk. She is reading "A Dog of Flanders" and cried hard over the end of the story as she sat curled up on the sofa with her pink dress with the black stripes, short sleeves & Porto Rican edging. I played a few pieces. Put Claire to bed & read from "The Little Earl". Mr. Gilchrist called in p.m. July 21. Fri. Helped hem and put up the 4 curtains in papa's study. Also put up mama's curtains. Papa went to Centre Market for currants & pineapples bringing them home in my suit case. He got my films & all six turned out splendidly. Stemmed currants. Called for first time on Margaret Towers and Dorothy Rolph. Sat. July 22. Helped papa catalogue the last of his books & arranged them on the shelves. Rec'd letter from E.L. Sutton thanking me for the Horace notebook and stating that Gladys is again very sick as her left lung is full of water. Mama canned pineapples. Papa had his first funeral Mr. . I straightened the study. Rec'd card from J.L.G. while on his way to Swartswood lake. Helped Claire bathe. Sun. July 23. Studied S.S. lesson & taught a class of boys as not one of my girls appeared. Church. Who should come and sit with us but Mrs. 1911. Robertson. Papa preached on & emphasized particularly soldierly qualities. Mrs. R. took dinner with us & went at 3.30 Claire & I escorting her to the car. Read "Boys" World and "Girls companion" to Claire. Finished "The Modern Dance" by Rev. . Everyone should read it. C.E. at 7. Mr. Thompson led. Subject Lessons from Animals. Good meeting. Church. 77 present fine sermon on 1 Dam. 30:24 the illustration of Ben's going to college being excellent. The applauding of the audience as he stepped out as valedictorian was due more to the 4 people seated on the back seat of the gallery who had had no new clothes for six years than it was to him. It is the faithful performing of humble service that makes possible the honor of a few, the sacrifice of one for another who is before the world. Mon. July 24. Went downtown to get my gingham drss but it hasn't come in yet. Began sorting my things in the attic. In the evening we all 4 called at Thompson's, Cassedy's (root-beer) and Morrison's where we had lemonade, cake, fruit. Spent a delightful evening they were so hospitable. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. in A.M. delivery. I wrote J.L.G. a note so it went out in afternoon saying I can go Wed. on the trolley ride. 1911. Tues. July 25. Mama went downtown in the P.M. and I worked in the attic on my things. Did my part of the ironing. Rec'd postal from Somerfield from Margaret Towers. Went to prayer meeting. Splendid. One body but many members. Papa's illustration of the little finger was very vivid. Mr. Shannon spoke. Mama & Claire staid home. Miss Rolph walked home partway with papa & me. "She is so modest" said papa. Wed. July 26. Mama went downtown this A.M. & bought rug for upper hall. Papa & I worked in attic. Papa called on West End Ave and Norwood St. Mama puffed my hair & helped me get ready. Mr. Garabrant called for me at 7 p.m. and we trollied to Maplewood, Springfield, saw his brother's drug store, Summit, stopped off then at drug store and got 6 birthday cards, had a wonderful chocolate & vanilla soda mixed with nuts & cream, met Mr. C Garabrant, was presented with a bag of beautiful chocolates & different kinds of candy. Came home by Elizabeth where at 10 p.m. we were waiting for a car. Came in Newark by South Broad & got home at 11 p.m. Wore my new white dress and new peanut straw hat which mama trimmed for me with a band of red velvet. It looks nice. Had a fine ride. Wore my suit coat as it was quite cool. Mr. G. asked me going 1911. down if I had been teased yet. "Do you prefer your first or second name?" carried my new purse. Thurs. July 27. Rec'd card from Heilman girls who are at Keansburg. I mopped the porch & cleaned the floors & dusted the rooms. Sorted the music & photographs, tying up some that are seldom looked at. Mr. G. wrote a note & sent the cards which he forgot to give me yesterday. We put the rug down in the upper hall. Mama's bouillon cups came and are handsome. Had fried mush in pretty round slices made by putting it in a baking powder tin. Mrs. Hillman and Dorothy called also Mrs. Arthur Mudd. (Dorothy said she saw a friend of mine on the car yesterday.) I showed her my Vassar photos. Finished my German book "Lichterfelderstrazze". A good story. Fri. July 28. Went downtown & had my new gingham dress altered. Did some errands. Left umbrella. Wrote Mrs. Barnam about $200.00 for next year & Senior year too. Sent Ida's birthday present (V.C. song book). Sent on the German book. Mama & papa hung the study pictures. Mama put up curtains on first landing. Papa put up "Lydia" and my little clock. I shined up Lydia's brass knobs and pendulum. Sorted some of my wares which 1911. I had deposited in my room. Had a dandy salad (lettuce, raw banana, peanuts and mayonaise) Read aloud to mama a few minutes. Sat. July 29. Cleaned the bathroom and gave my own room a fine polish. J.L.G. called at 1 p.m. & we went for a tramp to the mountains via So. Orange Ave, Swamp Road & zig zag railroad. Walked thru the park for about a mile & then rested & had marshmallow crackers. A little purple box appeared & soon I was wearing a Rutgers seal (pin) "I want to correct a statement" "Guess" "May I" "KGO my ambition for the future". (Saw Mr. Prentiss while waiting to go up the mountain). We went to Devil's rock and took some pictures. Tried one later of Hemlock falls & then walked down the mountain to So. Orange where we had a fine soda. Got home about 8. J. said I am a tease. He came in a few minutes. Austin MGee was on the car we took going down & I spoke. (some teasing in store). Had a very pleasant day. Tonight I relly had a hot bath. Sun. July 30. Dressed in time & we all were in S.S. before the bell rang. No one in my class of girls so Mr. Cassedy asked me to take the 1911. same class of boys I had last Sunday. Frank Platts came & listened for a while then went to the back of the room. It didn't occur to me that it was his class until after the service when I spoke about it. Attended preaching service. Sermon on Christ's temptation. That temptation is a compliment for it is in proportion to our power. I lay down & slept for an hour in the afternoon. C.E. Mama led on India. Church. Theme Burden bearing. I saw a man whom I was sure was Mr. Wm. Betz & I almost spoke to him but it was Mr. Axt. Mon. July 21. M. Ida's 21st birthday. (Ida E. Getzsche) I wrote her a letter, also a card to Flossie Seymour. Rec'd card from Miss Rolph. Did hard part of my ironing. The gasoline iron never worked better. Read in Nicholas Nickelby. In p.m. called on the two Teilman girls & we walked down S. Munn Ave. to Main St. in Orange. Saw I57 & 61 too. Very pretty St. Chloe treated us to soda at [Staihle's]. Tues. Aug. 1. Ironed. Helped papa in the study & at last it is in order. Read in N. Nickelby. As Mama walked to the bread crock with 3 loaves of fine fresh bread she laughingly remarked "My daughter is home from college". 1911. Went to prayermeeting. Subject. Religion Is not 1. Doctrine 2. Personal life, 3. Cult. 4. Feeling or emotion but more. Mama said to me before the meeting began "What point did you make in last Sunday's lesson of Josiah" "Finding the book of the law"?" Wed. Aug. 2. Mamma put the guest room in order. Mrs. Robertson & Mrs. Baldwin called in the afternoon. J.L.G. called in P.M. & brought me a boquet of home grown old fashioned flowers, also a box of lovely candy. He showed me his photograph album of the pictures he has taken etc. Why did my glasses fall off? I made some brown sugar fudge with walnuts in but it didn't get hard tho it tasted O.K. Thurs. Aug. 3. Papa and I went downtown & looked for droplights. Papa fixed Pilate in p.m. Mrs. Mudd called. My 4th German book "Novellen Neuerer Erzahler" came this A.M. Went to C.E. business meeting at 8 P.M. Fri. Aug. 4. Rose early and went to Nutley N.J. Sold 6 Japanese pictures thanks to the results of an introduction to Mrs. Leeky by Grandpa Baldwin. Had lunch with the Robertson's at 102 Hawthorne Ave. Saw Grandpa's garden. He made me a whistle out of a 1911. sweet pumpkin stem. Told me I can call him grandpa and said I hope I'll never do anything to make you ashamed to call me grandpa. After I got home mama & I called on Mrs. DeSilver 192 Brookdale Ave. & left my pink voile with her. Bought 3 ferns at the Stuyvesant Ave. greenhouse. In p.m. I called on Laura Kemp. Had a nice visit with her father about the mail. (He is a mail carrier). Sat. Aug. 5. With papa pumping the vacuum cleaner I cleaned the whole house. We hung pictures. Pilate Man fishing, pansy, in hall. Put the bow & arrows and the shield & assagi up in dining room. Drop lights for parlor & study which mama picked out yesterday came & the man put them up. Gave Claire her path after taking mine. Paid Schaefer. Darned family hosiery & studied S.S. Times in P.M. Sun. Aug. 6. S.S. I had a class of girls. Church. Fine sermon. Text John 14 last verse "Arise let us go home". 1. Obedience. 2. Coming out from the world & staying out 3. Activity. Claire & I walked down to Laura Kemps. I read the account of the C.E. convention in Atlantic City July 6. Attended Claire's doll's S.S. & was organist.1911. In p.m. went to "Echo" meeting at Central Pres. Mr. Spraul spoke. Good. The motto for N.J. as given by the N.J. delegation is Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength we promise him that we will go where you want us to go dear Lord, we'll say what you want us to say, we'll do what you want us to do dear Lord we'll be what you want us to be. [in margin] N.J.'s motto for 1911 & 12. Mon. Aug. 7. Rec'd card from J.L.G. who is at Swartswood. Ironed in the afternoon. Papa pasted my Commencement clippings on the advertising pages of my 1911 Vassarion. I brought my stunt book up to date & read Nicholas in p.m. Archie Towers found out that the Carolina docks tomorrow between 7 & 8. Tues. Aug. 8. Rose at 5.15 A.M. We all went to meet Aunt Jennie via N.J. Central to Jersey City, ferry to N.Y. city, walk down past the Battery, ferry to Brooklyn. Aunt Jennie was waiting in the . Mama spied her first. Aunt Jennie, Papa , Claire & I went on board the "Carolina". This is my first view of an ocean liner. We staid on until the gang planks were down & then the steamer had to be moved back and the gang planks hauled up 1911. especially for us. My but the men were angry. This day I saw the statue of Liberty for the first time. I thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Claire saw horse cars for the first time. Aunt Jennie looks well & we are delighted to see her. Came right home (11 A.M.). Had nice dinner corn, tomatoes, potatoes, cold meat, raspberry jam & huckleberry pie. I did the work and mama & Aunt Jennie shopped down town. Claire has a new parasol & I 2 pr. stockings & 6 linen handkerchiefs. Rec'd card from Alvan Cassedy. Claire & I went to prayermeeting. "We may not be able to do what we like but I believe it is possible to like what we are doing. I think in heaven we shall have our longings & aspirations satisfied. I cannot get hold of the grand themes (of the Bible) as I'd like to but I do the best I can in my place". Aunt Jennie gave me the black straw hat she wore today with the white lace on top and pink velvet bow down in front. Had pink dress fitted at Mrs. DeSilver's. A beautiful day. 1911. Wed. Aug. 9. Left Jersey city (N.J.C.) dock at 9 A.M. for West Point on the "Albany". Had a charming ride. Aunt Jennie treated us to full course dinner on board the boat. Arrived at West Point about 1 p.m. and toured the grounds. Saw the museum, library and Memorial Hall in particular. Enjoyed the trophies on Trophy point and the view from here is unsurpassed. Aunt Jennie bought me a book of West Point views ($.25) Saw the dress review at 4.30. Left at 5.45 p.m. had a lunch on board boat (put up at home). The return trip was glorious too. The lights shining out over the river were fascinating. Docked at Jersey city dock at 9 p.m. ($.90 round trip on the boat). Thurs. Aug. 10. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Mama & Aunte Jennie went to New York to the Board rooms & to shop. Mr. Bennett was here to dinner. Came at 11 A.M. and left about 3 P.M. so I barely saw him. "Well Dr. it won't be long before you'll be standing up before this girl and a man and then she'll be gone". "Well, Gretta, it is the best kind of life to live (i.e. married life)". Wrote card to J.L.G. I finished Nicholas Nickelby at 11.35 p.m. Aunt Jennie had private conference with mama & papa on the porch. Rec'd card from Ida. Fri. Aug. 11. Mama & Aunt Jennie shopped downtown returning at 2 p.m. Rode wheel to 102 Brookdale 1911. & tried on pink dress. Took over the 6 yds. of 4 in. [...] & 3 yds pink messaline. It ought to be beautiful. Aunt Jennie left after 6 p.m. papa went down with her. Started my 4th German book today. Mama & I enjoyed sitting on the porch. Sat. Aug. 12. Cleaned all the floors with water & oil. Hahne's man came to fix the linoleum & spoke German with me. He said that the children of German parents who cannot speak English cannot speak German. Claire & I bathed. Mama & papa called on Mrs. Prentiss at St. Cloud. Mrs. Mudd called on me. I darned stockings. Rec'd postals from Minnie Kengott and J.L.G. Sun. Aug. 13. Went to church. Had class of Miss Rolph's girls in S.S. Read "Angela" in "Novellen neurer Erzahler". Claire & I took a walk & gathered some weeds. Wrote to Albertina, Peggy and Gladys Bassett. Papa went downtown and heard Dr. Hill. We three retired early. Mon. Aug. 14. Red'd letter from J.L.G. After dinner mama & I went downtown. Lost my black pocket-book at Bamberger's where I bought a pair of black velvet pumps for $1.00, and a pair of black ties for $1.00. First bargain I every struck in the shoe line. Changed my shields. Bought1911. Papa said "You ought to be a fine athlete, especially good for heavy work." "You're getting sleep enough". a W & B. Reduso Corset $2.00. After supper Mama Claire & I went to Mrs. DeSilver's and I had my dress fitted. It is beautiful. The lace and messaline just make it. Tues. Aug. 15. Ironed. Papa rode his wheel, for first time in Newark today. I wrote to Pin Money Club about our Delineator. Sent off my German book. Rec'd postal from Laura Kemp, postal from Bamberger's and a nice letter from Ida. Started "The Victor". Went to prayermeeting. Heavy thunderstorm this afternoon. It was very dark at 3 P.M. so one needed a light by which to read. Ethel Morrison called for Claire and she spent the afternoon up there having supper & meeting us at prayermeeting. Finished "The Victor". Wed. Aug. 16. I went downtown after dinner and regained my pocketbook. Wrote a letter to Pin Money Club (quoting the Delineator's letter about the W.H.C. calling for a memo.) Mama Claire & I went to Mrs. DeSilver's at 7. J.L.G. called and we trollied to Westfield where he used to work 8 yrs. ago. Had a "Sunday" there & then came home eating "Belle Mead" sweets (chocolates) on the way. Got home about 11 p.m. Discussion of dancing and card playing came up. "James." There [in margin] pink dress making $6.001911. is a meaning in a line as well as between lines. Very pleasant ride. Rec'd letter from Agnes Rowlands. Saw Sadie Morris & D. Rolph down town. Thurs. Aug. 17. I cleaned all downstairs. Went to DeSilver's & got both my new pink dress and my copenhagen. She gave me 4 tomatoes. Claire and I rose quietly & beat Mama up. Started "The Maid of Honor" by R. Hohnes. Mama and I sewed. Papa began work on his books today (binding). Wrote a note of thanks to Mrs. Hartman, who returned my pocketbook to Bamberger's. Mrs. J. Garrabrant called in p.m. Fri. Aug. 18. Claire is singing the Winona hymns every day with song book in hand. Cleaned all upstairs. Mama & Papa went to Nutley where they had tea with Mr. Dr. & Mrs. Hogland at Robertson's. Claire & I took some rolls to Mr. John Garrabrant. Read in the "Maid". Claire was in bed at 8 P.M. She said while undressing in the twilight "Sister can I lean against you a little while when my nightie is on?" Rec'd letter from Mary Moore 2nd Pres. of the Rochester Branch of the V.C. Students' Aid Society saying I can have my $200.00 for 1912-13 and '11-'12. Rec'd 5th German book "Bocklin" von Fritz v. Ostini.1911. Sat. Aug. 19. Met James at Penn. station at 10 A.M. We went to New York, ferried over from Jersey city. Took elevated to Battery where we spent some time looking at the fish which are well worth seeing. Took elevated to Macy's which was closed so we walked to Penn R.R. station and dined there. Fine service and good dinner. Rode to Bronx park on El. and made a thorough tour of the zoological gardens. The animals are splendid. Saw the keeper play with the walrus, the elephant rang a little bell for pennies received in his trunk, a little girl lost temporarily was restored to her mother by the policeman. Walked a little thru the botanical part of the park which we left at 6.40 P.M. Taking El to 145th st. & hanging there to Subway we made splendid connection with the tunnel & Pa. train getting home about 9 P.M. Had a fine day. Wore white kid gloves with Copehangen dress & Aunt Jennie hat. Finished S.S. lesson & ate supper 10 P.M. Sun. Aug. 20. Jas. stopped at a quarter of ten and went to S.S. with me. I had two pupils today Minnie Kingott & Mildred Depew. J.L.G. sat with us in church. Splendid sermon on text "A word fitly spoken1911. is like apples of gold in pitchers of silver". Everybody talking at the rate of 5000 words a day fills 12 vols. in a year. Finished "The Maid of Honor". It is a beautiful story. We all went to Nutley and heard Mr. Rice (Trinity singer) sing 4 songs. He is a great tenor & receives $30.00 each night. Rev. of Rome N.Y. preached a fine sermon from text. He that findeth his life shall lose it etc. Napoleon & Washington were cited as examples of finding and losing life. Selfishness is the root of every sin. Oil of praise. Today has been perfect. A glorious blue sky sprinkled with fluffy white clouds and an ideal air. Met Mr. Robertson. [in margin] "It is not how much of our money shall we give to the Lord but how much of his money shall we use for ourselves." said the Episcopal rector. Mon. Aug. 21. I mended. Yes! I really began to mend today. Mama went downtown. Claire and I had a tea party & invited Leon [Schultz]. At 8 P.M. I went to Heilman's & had a very pleasant evening with Sarah, Clara, Emma, Margaret and Laura. Met Julia & Mrs. H. Had a glass of red drink & cake with raisins. Emma plays splendidly. I played "La Madonna" and played at "Titania". I did not seem to be a girl among girls. If not why not? I invited J.L.G. to dinner Wed. 1911. Tues. Aug. 22. Rec'd card from Bertha Loder. Mended. Ironed. Rec'd note from J.L.G. Claire finished "The Glen Cabin". No Ordway went to prayermeeting as papa didn't lead as it is his vacation. Wed. Aug. 23rd. Darned stockings. Mama puffed my hair. James came to dinner at six. (tomato soup & croutons; souffle, creamed baked potatoes, conserve, olives, hot rolls, coffee: banana & peanut salad & cheesed wafers; shredded watermelon & maple cake.) Mr. Cassedy called just as the meal was over so Jas. & I went to the library where he showed me his postal album. He gave me a little boquet of roses and a box of "Quality" chocolates. I showed him my stunt book. Rocking chair and Morris chair don't fit well side by side. He went 11 P.M. Had a pleasant time. J.L.G. left me "Mar soul". Thurs. Aug. 24th. Left Newark 7.55 A.M. by Penn. R.R. for Princeton Junction. Passed Menlo park. At the Junction boarded the short train & after passing Penn's Neck (church) and lake Carnegie came to Princeton station. Passed up to the university grounds through the beautiful gateway of Blair Hall. I knew it would be magnificent but the actuality far surpassed my most brilliant conception. I do not see how even Oxford can excel Princeton in the beauty of its buildings and the inspiring 1911. campus views. Papa introduced himself to the Curator, Alfred B. Hoffman, who had the watchman Jim, put our things in his office and excorted us in person to and through some of the most interesting places. He is a tall man with reddish hair and wore a linen colored linen suit. I found him excellent company. Went up in old Nassau & stood in the room which was papa's Junior year. (He roomed on 3rd all four years) Mr. H. took us through Prospect gardens. We went down McCosh walk and were royally treated. Lunched in one of the offices then explored Alexander, Art Museum, Gymnasium, Library. Saw the basball game between the 9 of the Chinese Students' Assoc. and Princeton High School. Score 8:6 in favor of Princeton. Good game. What a great athletic field! I do not wonder the boys like to play. Walked to the cemetery where we saw the graves of different college Presidents, Aaron Burr, Jonathan Edwards, Rev. John Miller on whose stone are 10 theological statements and Grover Cleveland. Papa treated us to ice cream. I bought some postals. Papa & I walked by "The Commons", down the street so we could see the house where papa's 25th reunion1911. was held; dashed up to the Seminary, saw Stuart hall, refectory, and left at 7.01 P.M. The hours from 8.55 A.M. - 7.01 P.M. were truly golden hours and I shall always look back upon today as one of the happiest in my life. Princeton is OK. Fri. Aug. 25th. Rec'd card, & booklets about N.J. traveling from J.L.G; a letter from W.H. Companion, and a letter from Peggy. Wrote a letter to Yamaguchi, and a card to Flossie Seymour and to J.L.G. Mama & I went downtown & bought me a beautiful white skirt $1.50 and some nice collar buttons. Sarah Heilman who with Dorothy Rolph came home on the car with us told mama she thought I had such a beautiful "touch". Sat. Aug. 26th. The Ordways left N.J.C. R.R. on Broad at 1.30 for Asbury Park, which we reached after 1 1/2 hrs. Passed thru Redbank where Mrs. Gardines lived. ( Thornell) We walked to the beach and Claire and I gazed on the ocean for the first time. She bought a pail & shovel and after looking around a little Claire & I went in surf bathing. It was grand. I didn't try to breast the breakers without the aid of the rope. Oh how I hated to come out. We had a fine1911. lunch after which we promenaded along the "Board walk" to the Ocean Grove auditorium which is much larger than the Chautauqua auditorium as it has a very large gallery. Saw the organ. Stopped a moment at the tabernacle service. Saw the model of Jerusalem & the statue of the first Pres. of the Ocean Grove assoc. Mama & I sat on a bench & watched the passers by while papa & Claire were on the beach making tunnels in the sand. Left Asbury 8.55 P.M. "one cent to step on the box". "What, pay for the that (song)?" Today has been another red letter day. Sun. Aug. 27. Claire & I rose early & I studied my S.S. lesson. We dressed for S.S. & just got started when a little girl met us & said there was no church & S.S. so we came home & none of us went out. I was very wicked and put my lower bureau drawer in order. Mama looked over her addresses. Mon. Aug. 28. Rec'd letter from Yamaguchi who goes back to Japan in Nov. It is a very pretty letter. Claire is very happy with her Maltese kitten which she got yesterday from Mrs. Mudd's cat family (Claire's "furry family"). Darned Claire's stockings. 1911. Tues. Aug. 29. w Rec'd announcement of the marriage of Florence Hopper to Dr. Lawrence . Am surprised that it occurred so soon. I hope Florence will be perfectly happy. Ironed. Mama & I went downtown in afternoon & looked at suits. Bought me a pretty white underskirt $. and a new empbroidered tailor waist $1.00. Finished "Arnold Bocklin" at 10 p.m. (my 5th German book). Good. [in margin] In P.M. papa made molasses candy. Wed. Aug. 30. Rainy weather. Rec'd a beautiful postal from James. He sent Claire one too. P.M. Club sent me a coy of the American magazine. Sewed. Started "Margarita's Soul". Claire bought a stamped square of Buster Brown and his dog Tige and is working it very neatly in red. Mama tried my hair different ways. James came about 7.30. Had a nice evening. We talked about the juty etc. I managed this time to show him 2 of papas albums so I had a chance to say a few words. His Swartswood Lake map is done scale 330 ft. to an inch. It is well made. This time a box of "Hopewell Dainties". My birthday? Course I am taking. I.S.M.Y. Papa fixed a new bottom in my little rocking chair. Learned a new expression tonight "He is sawing wood". Mama canned peaches. (When he keeps still)1911. Thurs. Aug. 31. Rains hard. Papa staid in bed till noon. I cut up an old tablecloth into napkins, 1 bib 1 traycloth and little square cloths. Hemmed two napkins. Went downtown for pure fun in the rain & took Turnpike car to Harrison 222 Harrison Ave. where I spent a pleasant hour with Madeleine Winter and her mother. Mr. W. keeps a hardware store & they live above it. Their home is pretty. Took Kearny car to Snyders where I bought mama a navy blue silk taffeta shirtwaist $1.75. Got off at Chanin's. Thoroughly enjoyed walking in the rain. Was in bed at 10 P.M. Fri. Sept. 1. Swept the cellar. Adjusted the attic putting my things in better order. Dr. Davenport called to see about papa's attending the funeral of Richard Shannon ( mo. old) who died last night. Papa & mama called there in the afternoon. Papa got his books trimmed downtown at Border's this A.M. A beautiful fair day. Claire & I sang college songs in the p.m. She played America while I sang it. Finished hemming the pieces from the tablecloth. Claire, who worked a Buster Brown square very nicely in red on Wed. & Thurs. bought an elephant to work next. Sat. Sept. 2. Mama went downtown. Claire & I put her things in the dining room in order also her drawer. 1911. Papa pumped the cleaner and I "did" the house. Mama & papa attended Richard Shannon's funeral at the house at 3. Sun. Sept. 3. Not an Ordway went to church but we read. I finished "Margarita's Soul" by Daskam. After lunch we had family singing. Papa had a talk with Claire in the Library and I showed mama a few pages of my 1911 Vassarion. Wrote letter to A.G. Rowlands. Mon. Sept. 4. Wrote a note to Mrs. Robertson and to Mrs. Finn. Rec'd card from Jas. also a nice letter from Albertina. Ironed in the afternoon. Wrote [Rode] my wheel to Cassedy's and Morrison's. Tues. Sept. 5. Went downtown in the morning and had a good time shopping, doing little things. Hayne's Anniversary week. Rec'd card from Irene Lawrence about horseback riding at Vassar. Ethel, Edith and Alice Morrison spent the afternoon and took tea with Claire who fell while trying to jump from one pile of paving stones to the other & bumped the bridge of her nose. Claire & I walked home with the girls. I mailed my unsold Water Color Gift [CD.'s] goods to Bertha Loder. Went to N.P. Library this A.M. Wed. Sept. 6. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Robertson, card from Newark Library and a letter from J.L.G. We four left about 9 for N.Y. city and saw the managerie in Central park where we ate our nice lunch. 1911. As we were entering the park a pretty gray squirrel ran across the walk and up papa's umbrella hoping to get something edible from his hand. We saw a dear little baby leopard and four half grown lion whelps, which were very playful. Walked along 5th Ave. a short distance and took a surface car to 23rd st. where we visited the Eden Music. The morning pictures there are the first ones Claire ever saw. I enjoyed all the wax figures but the Chamber of horrors was particularly effective and impressive as well as instructive. Got home at 6.30 P.M. While Mr. Jas. Cassedy was calling on papa & mama upstairs in the Library, I was visiting with and trying to entertain Mr. Jas. Garabrant who brought me two beautiful rose buds, a nice large apple (home grown) and a box of Belle Mead sweets. He showed me some pictures of himself & lent me a magazine on the Jury. Departed about 10.30 P.M. Thurs. Sept. 7. Claire and I went to Nutley where I sold 2 pictures before lunch which we had with Mr. & Mrs. Baldwin & Alexander. Sold a few more after lunch. Saw Frances Goodrich's house. Claire & I got home about 7 P.M. stopping off at Dr. Gibbens near Bergen St. to see about Claire's tooth. Rec'd card from Mrs. Finn this A.M. Why Grandpa B. doesn't get new glasses. 1911. Fri. Sept. 8. Mama called me this A.M. thus, come Gretta get up you're going to make cake, croquettes, corn fritters and bread today. The croquettes were not attempted but the others turned out nicely. It amused mama to see me get stuck up in my bread efforts. In P.M. called on Hazel Ludlow. Rec'd nice letter from Gladys Bassett and also my German book to keep came. "Papa finished binding" his books today. My Miscellany is fine. Sat. Sept. 9. Fixed the bread all except baking. At 1 p.m. met J.L.G. & went for a grand auto ride (30 mi) in his "Cadillac" to Springfield where we had a soda & took some pictures, Westfield, Springfield, So. Orange, East Orange and then for over an hour I was running the machine a block from So. O. Ave. Papa & Claire went downtown in A.M. Rec'd card about C.E. Reunion meeting Sun. P.M. Sun. Sept. 10. Claire went to S.S. at 10 A.M. I studied my lesson and we went at 11 A.M. to church. Entered the moved church by a temporary gang plank. Seems good to be back for I have become quite a heathen in 2 weeks. Fine sermon from Gal. VI 10. "When a man meets the woman for whom he has that 'unique desire'". Hustled dinner & mama, Claire1911. and I went to S.S. at 2.30 & papa to Mrs. F.W. Snyder's funeral. I had four girls in S.S. & we had a nice discussion. Wrote to Bertha Loder, Aunty Barker, Irene Todd. Papa led C.E., fine meeting, so many took part. Sarah Heilman spoke about so many of us "purposing in our heads, hearts" only and not carrying it out. Austin McGee asked me if I had a nice auto ride. Church. Splendid sermon on Luke [XV] 24 in P.M. superscription & image of God on man. (A.M. sermon. Little boy wanted to grow up to be a man & was pleased when a gentleman told him how he was growing. We want to grow to be spiritually men and women.) Walked down behind Lakes and Minor said he had already been introduced to me twice. He goes to Laffayette Wed. Mon. Sept. 11. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Looked over "Tower Room" talks in W.H. Companion. Did all my ironing in afternoon. Papa & mama went out calling in P.M. & I sorted my clippings. Tues. Sept. 12. Sewed. D. Rolph called & returned Mott's "Decisive Hour of Christian Missions". Prayermeeting. Papa used Isaiah 40 entire chapter and spoke about our cryiing aloud the message and also about man being like an engine which is under the complete control of the engineer whose will governs it. So a fine man physically1911. who has himself under perfect control and is gentle, loving, sweet and kind is a model man. Met Reid Edwards tonight. Wed. Sept. 13. Rode wheel to 192 Brookdale & found Aunt Jennie here when I returned. Mama, (A) J.O. & I went downtown after dinner & I looked at suits. Found a pretty mixture at Bamberger's. (Wasn't the Bon Ton man amusingly determined?) Wore my red dress in evening. James came a 8 p.m. brought a box of Honey Nougats. Showed me his postage stamp album and gave me the prints of the four pictures we took in the mountains. I asked for a hearty handshake. Looked over the C.E. Worlds this A.M. Retired 11 p.m. Thurs. Sept. 14. Very cool. Frost on ground this A.M. Mama and Aunt Jennie went to New York. Mrs. Christe & Mrs. Whitney called in afternoon and Miss Sonnecalb and Miss Bingam in the evening. Mama brought me a beautiful $30.00 suit from New York (brown & black cheirot trimmed with black.) It is beautiful and I am delighted with it. I looked over the list of pictures I want to have prints from and papa got out the negatives for me. He went downtown for "Azo" paper. Fri. Sept. 15. Went downtown in A.M. & left black felt hat at Bee Hive to be retrimmed with the same1911. Drew "The Use of the Margin" from the Library. ribbon. Bought a pair of black suade gloves. Got home about 11 A.M. and helped papa print 73 [sinall] pictures & 44 (5 X 7). I developed a good many and then tended the hypo. Miss Clara Kilburn came at 5.30 and had tea with us. (1. bouillon 2. ham scallop, conserve, olives, creamed potatoes, rolls. 3. salmon salad & wafers. 4. peaches & cake.) I played for her. We had a nice visit. Papa & I washed pictures, & spread them on a sheet to dry. We also washed the dishes. Retired 11 P.M. Sat. Sept. 16. Mama & Aunt Jennie went downtown & I worked like a beaver till noon. Our prints turned out fine, no stains. James called for me at 1 P.M. with the auto. (I had a cold corn fritter & a piece of celery for lunch). Florence Garabrant and Mrs. Clara Robson (formerly Clara English) joined us at the corner. We went through Orange park, Bloomfield (chain came off; and then James had to tighten a nut by getting under the machine) Forest Hill, Branchbrook park which we traversed twice, I steering part of the time. Stopped at English's meeting Mr. & Mrs. E., Eliz. E. and Mrs. R's three children. Then we went to Springfield & had a maple "Sunday". Met Lillian G. (now Mrs. Leon ) and her husband who came home with us. I steered part of the way coming from Munn over. Donned my white dress and went to1911. 244 Smith St. where I spent a pleasant evening with Margaret Towers, Laura Kemp, and Clara Heilman. I played 3 pieces. We had lemonade and cakes. Margaret is to propose me as an honorary member of the Entre Nous Club. "Jim" Towers walked home with us girls. Mama bought me a brown plaid silk waist. Sun. Sept. 17. Studied my S.S. lesson. Walked to church with Gretta Burgeser. Fine sermon on text . Pleasure, happiness is to be obtained not by solitary pleasure but by social pleasure. "Archie" Towers bade me goodbye and wished me success in college during the coming year. He said "I hope you won't forget the Vailsburg people for we surely will not forget you". Talked with Mrs. Cassedy about Alvan taking Latin instead of German. Had nice chicken dinner with chocolate sponge. Went to S.S. at 2.30 & had 5 girls. Good time. Finished the "Tower Room Talks". Went alone to C.E. Arthur Halsall led. Subject Christ in the home. Arthur spoke so prettily about his grandmother. Text Mark 3, 3-5. Stand forth. Stretch forth your withered had i.e. your withered powers. It means separation, surrender, . James Towers and Margaret wished me a successful year. I shook hands heartily with1911. Arthur Halsall. Hazel & Gretta B. sang a beautiful duet. Walked home with Ida Platts & staid on the porch with her, papa and Frank (her brother) for some time. Today has been beautiful. This A.M. I sat with Helen Cassedy as there was no room in our seat for 2 children were in them. Dressed up in pink dress & suit. Mon. Sept. 18. Rose 6.30 & put tuck in new petticoat. Left at 8 A.M. with James for Rutgers. Stopped at Snyder's to change my gloves for long ones to go with my new short sleeved plaid brown silk waist. Missed the 8.52 train & trollied to Elizabeth leaving at 10.01. A lady told me in the station my skirt hem was ripped and I pinned it. Reached New Brunswick about 10.45 & after leaving the train found the hem ripped all around, (a nice condition) so I went up on the porch of the fine arts building and sat there until Jas. came back with 2 needles and a spool of brown silk. Then I sewed the entire hem in with a double thread. We toured the grounds. I met Prof. Beirer, Rev. Mr. Lockwood who were playing chess, Mr. Osborne & Mr. W.H.S. Demarest, the President. Was very much interested in the clay moulding apparatus which Mr. 1911, showed us. Had dinner at Y.M.C.A. restaurant then came1911. back to see the gym. & then boarded a South Amboy car for the college farm, which we saw. While walking across country to the car took some pictures. Came to Newark on a local. James & I commented on a certain couple we saw on the train. T.i.t.g.i.l. (picnic). Showed J.L.G. the pictures I took and he gave me the prints of the last pictures we took. Brought Claire home 3 bars chocolate. Tues. Sept. 19. Ironed. Sewed a little. Dorothy Rolph called with Reid Edwards. Went to prayermeeting with papa & Aunt Jennie. Lesson from Psalm 5. Mr. Edwards (principal) spoke about getting the Italians interested with us. Laura Kemp walked down with us. Wed. Sept. 20. Mama & Aunt Jennie left early for New York and returned at supper time. I went to Mrs. DeSilver's & she fixed my gingham dress for me, did the house work, and sewed my waists so they are all done but stitching. Mama bought me a new barette. Showed Aunt Jennie my Vassarions and college views and read the family (Claire excepted) my address to be delivered in Pittsford Town Hall. (Last one I wrote in Argumentation) They pronounced it good. 1911. Thurs. Sept. 21. Sewed & mama & Aunt Jennie helped me. Mama cleaned my dresses. Mrs. Dutcher of Montclair called on Aunt Jennie. Mrs. Arthur Mudd and Mrs. Block called for mama who went to Missionary meeting. I went downtown got my umbralla which was recovered $1.50, bought my ticket $1.75 from Newark to Poughkeepsie. Had wrinkle in tie pounded out. Yamaguchi sent $7.52 to [4] & returned the unsold 17 panels. Thought some of going out in evening to make a few calls but mama put her arm around me and said "I want you to stay home and play for me". I was perfectly ready, only too glad, to comply and played several pieces. Showed Aunt Jennie my stunt book. I am sorry this is my last night home for some time. My vacation has been splendid. Fri. Sept. 22. Made ready my books which papa packed in a small soap box. Mama packed my trunk and asked for more to put in it. J.L.G. called me up on the telephone to say goodbye. Man took my trunk, wheel and box of books down for $1.00. Had apple dumplings for dinner. My but they were good. Claire was vaccinated Tuesday and doesn't feel quite like herself. She ate just a bite of dinner. I gave her my four Porto Rican 1911. dolls today after I fixed my box of Treasures and the rest of my possessions in the attic. Mama wants me to go to bed early and to be refined. Bade Mrs. Mudd goodbye. Said goodbye to Claire before she went to school. Mama and I exchanged our parting words in the hall. Aunt Jennie went downtown with us & told me to rest instead of write her. Saw Mr. John Garabrant on the car. Papa went to the Grand Central with me. We left from track 20 and I saw him out the window for a few minutes before we started. Gave him a final message from the steps. Rode with Madeleine Winter, met her father in the station. Saw Henrietta Walter in the station & Margaret de Schweinitz and Jessamine White on the train. Borrowed $.30 in change from Madeleine to pay for my trunk. Left N.Y. at 3.24 P.M. arriving in Poughkeepsie 5.14 P.M. Got to college about 15 min. of 6. "Evelyn Joselyn" is started. Mains walls are done over and it is lighted by electricity. Went to Mr. Polk and he said my money from the Rochester Branch of the students' Aid Society hasn't come yet, so again I rec'd a "Pending the adjustment" etc. slip. Came to dinner in Raymond leaving my things in Mary Barney's room. Met Kathleen1911. Basset. Saw the girls. Evelyn Noble seemed glad to see me. Shook hands with Miss Haight. Went to Chapel with Peggy. Nodded to Mrs. Hill. So good to see Prexy again and hear his inspiring words. In greeting us he spoke about the opportunities and privileges of this great college and in his prayer he asked that we might gain "the deepest culture of mind and heart". Got my key and walked once more into 403R. The watchman got my closet key for me but it wouldn't turn so I couldn't unlock it & was unable to settle. Met 3 Freshmen, Miss Ross and the two Glen girls. Moved my bed so it is parallel with the window & under it. A Rowlands called. Retired 10.15 P.M. Am glad to be back and I ought to have a splendid year for I have had a fine vacation. Sat. Sept. 23rd. Went for the 3 mails 9.30 A.M., 12.15 & 5.00 P.M. but nothing came. Paid many visits to Main before my trunk came. Marked it before dinner but it didn't come so I went again to Main & found the number blurred so re-marked it & it came up about 9.45 P.M. I went many times to Main. Did errands. Took some books over to sell in "K" at our book exchange. Mr. Williams took 1911. my closet door off its hinges and in 3/4 hr. I had my room quite homelike. Saw Kathryn Yates. A good many 1911 people are back. Read in the Library yesterday's & today's paper. The new students this year are shown about the library. Took Marjorie May and to chapel. Prexy "Thou art inviting us to see the larger possibilities of our own nature". "Larger life". We sang on Strong steps & 1915 responded by the lamp post. Irene Beir and I called in 410S. on Lucy Penniman & Frances Jewett. Lucy spoke of the "Library habit being one of the most useful habits", as we came up in the elevator she spoke about 1913 having to learn "to stop gracefully". As Irene & I were coming home she said "I never met two people I was so crazy about as those two girls". Irene spent 3 hrs one day this summer trying to trisect an angle so now she can sympathize with the poor fools who used to try to solve it. Minna Soule, Helen Hayes, Adrianna Tappan, Mira Luce, Ruth Kinsey are not coming back. Grace Ludlow's father died this summer, and Theodosia Jessup's mother died soon after she got home, so they can't return. Am trying to get a table. Retired 11.40 P.M. Unpacked my trunk. 1911. Sun. Sept. 24th. Was down to breakfast on time. Began my home letter. Wore new white dress to chapel. Prexy preached a magnificent and earnest sermon from Heb. 2 v.3. "if we neglect" the danger today is not that college students commit flagrant sins but that they neglect. "Neglect is ruin". Neglect not transgression brings trouble upon us Physically. In the intellectuial life it is also true. [in margin] Definition. "Intellectual life is determination, purpose and use of our powers". Spiritually we fail to live because of neglect. Our reforms of social life are not enduring because they attempt to remedy the outward conditions without touching the heart. "The first step is to touch the heart of man". Many a one loses his spiritual powers while working in a worthy cause by emphasizing the outside rather than the heart life. "Jesus is the greatest reformer". The purpose of college is to train us for life. I believe in the men's colleges today too great attention is paid to the "social, athletic & administrative" side of college life & it is creeping into the girls' colleges. They are all right but do not constitute the big end and aim of college. 1911. We are giving our lives not that you may have a good time socially or make pleasant friendships but to train you. If you "drift around from room to room" or group to group without a purpose you lose intellectually, chatting without thinking. "I appeal to you on the basis of 1. parental claim to recognition 2. character (you are now making of youselves what you want to be all through life) 3. spiritual life which is God's life (you can't live in God's world and enjoy it unless you know this will and desire to do it.)" I selected this thought with special reference to this college and to you. "I want you to make the most of yourselves spiritually, mentally and physically." There is room in college for all kinds of natures and for various employments but there is room for only one spirit. (Take a sharp strong hold). Prexy prayed that we might not lose our possibilities in the routine of every day but that we might find freshness in our routine, also that we might not have taken awy from us the powers that we have. We sang "Oh! God I thank thee who hast made the world so bright." "Arise 1911. my soul stretch every nerve". The choir sang "Peace" at the end today. I shook hands with Mrs. Hill & also with Miss True whom I waited to see. One of Prexy's sons is here today. Called on the Freshmen in Raymond and ran in to see Rachel Whitcomb and her crowd. They were glad to see me. Miss Tryon went to lunch with me and I took her to music, chapel and Christians. Prexy spoke of the need for "withdrawal from the world". Katharine Scribner spoke tonight. Dr. Hill said "Glad to hear from you" & Mrs. H. introduced me to her niece. Wrote to James, and a nice long letter to Ida enclosing a print of her picture, Whilhelmina's & mine on our Sodus side porch and one of my 20th birthday pictures. Went to bed soon after 10. M. Mon. Sept. 25. Finished home letter. Waited in line in Rockefeller for blue card. Completed mail list. Went to Economics & Philosophy. (1913 marched to Phil. but I missed it). Read 2 chapters in "The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer". Delivered morning mail on 1st & 2nd Davison. Mrs. T. called me up to see if I had my mail list. While sorting my A.M. mail Miss Stroebe spied me & shook hands with me saying1911. "You're just the person I want". She told me she spoke to Prof. Whitney about me and she (Prof W) has some work for me to do. There is a faculty meeting today so I must see her about tutoring. Noon mail. Had F. German at 1.45. Got my wheel from the express office & from Eliz. Kittredge got Rand & Bullock. Song practice 7th. Started King Lear. Junior singing Prof. Chamberlayne led chapel & Prexy sat in his own seat. Went to 240M. & Prof. Whitney explained the work she wants me to do & gave me the vocabulary & books. Worked on one sentence & then read more in King Lear. Tues. Sept. 26. Spent most of first hour in bookstore. Took mail 2nd. Phil. 3rd. We were seated. Dorothy Van Allen & I made out the chart showing the exact position of each girl. It took us all 4th hour. I am one of the 6 monitors in Phil. Noon mail. Biology. Had cards sign & left schedule. J. English promises to be fine. Miss Wood is very nice & interesting. Song practice 7th. Seated in chapel 8th. Saw Miss Monroe after chapel. She met me in the Post Office & spoke most cordially to me. Went to Library & read 2 acts of "Die Soldaten" v. Lenz. After J. today read some more in Alice Freeman Palmer. Rec'd fine mail today a letter from James, one from Clara Heilman & one from mama. [in margin] I am first one from center in 19.1911. Louise Laird said "We need Ruth Kinsey so much". Had some grand grapes in Louise Stanley's room. Mrs. T. asked me to take a double mail route for this week. Mary, Eleanor & I copied our 38 names. Wed. Sept. 27. Had to write a sentence in German prose today. Made 2 mistakes ["ubersetzen auf englisch und halten ilm vorlesen gehort"]. Gladys Bassett & I are the only Juniors in the prose class. Prof. Mills lectured to us in Ec. today. Took the mail 3rd hour and it kept me busy the entire hour for I had all Davison. Rec'd card from Mr. Yamaguchi. In line at bookstore 4th for notebooks & Biology materials. Saw Miss about N. prose. She signed our cards. Noon mail. Seated in Biology & Prof. Treadwell lectured to us. Miss Wood discussed historic background of 1730-1798. Marian Tallant came for her things. Did night mail in Davison for Evelyn Thompson. Saw Anderson about left overs from full tables in Raymond. Henrietta Hess came today. Prexy read us about the Wm Borden scholarship of $1500. given by his daughter Mrs. Turner for study abroad for 1 yr. for a girl whose parents can't send her & who has had 2 years elective work in English & Economics. He also read a letter from one of our faculty about a serious minded student who cut classes to rest up for a match class basket ball 1911. game. "Group immorality". "We can't all be scholars but we can be scholarly". Finished Lenz's "Die Soldaten". Retired 11 P.M. Subscribed for the Miscellany. Thurs. Sept. 28. Mail was heavy with ads so I couldn't distribute it till 4th hour. Prof. Riley conducted our group in Phil. today & he was very interesting. I believe he is a Christian as well as a philosopher. He discussed the objections to Phil. Miss Whitney lectured in German to us today. Tried to find some Freshman in the hall to take to Christians. Asked Helen Ferris for Students' Reception. Class meeting 4.45. A letter telling about Theo Jessup's sorrow & how bravely & cheerfully she is shouldering the burden of mothering her 9 yr. old sister and the tiny baby sister was read & we were urged to write to her. Margaret Tibbets spoke about our responsibility in the Students' association. Neida Quackenbush spoke about basket ball. This year there are to be 2 regular teams & a second. Any girl who does best on either of the 2 first teams gets on the class team. Ruth Valentine was elected chairman of Junior party. The nominees for hall Pres. were reduced to two for each hall. In the evening went to Christian Assoc. alone. Sat next to Miss DuBois 1912. Katharine Brown led & spoke of 1911. the assoc.'s purpose being to promote good fellowship among the girls & create a spirit of helpfulness. Louise Roblie spoke on Mission Study, Dorothy Stimson on Bible study, Irene Lawrence on work in Poughkeepsie and Helen Ferris on our work in Japan. Read J. Eng. lesson in Lib. Fri. Sept. 29. Miss had our Economics quiz section. She is somehow fascinating, I like her voice. Did all Davison A.M. & noon mail. Read J. Eng. 3rd & 4th. Wrote note to Peggy & took it to the Infirmary after lunch. Prof. Treadwell lectured in Biology. He loses no time getting started but begins right where he left off. Miss Wood discussed environment. Asked Mr. Polk about my R.B. V.S. aid Soc. & it hasn't come yet. So I wrote Mary P. Moore 74 South Fitzhugh St. Rochester N.Y. about it. Took my wheel to Bauer's to have the guards laced & the back wheel reset as it goes crooked & rubs. Wrote a card to papa & sent a picture postal each to Bessie Hillman, Margaret Towers, Chloe Thielman, Dorothy Rolph and Hazel Ludlow. Bought an indelible ink set. hailed me with "You Vassarite where can I buy cheap spoons without going to the 5 & 10 cent store?" Read rest of [Burns] & hunted for account of [Sturm u Drang periode]. 1911. Sat. Sept. 30. Had a call from Eliz. Toof. She now goes to the Episcopal church & I am glad the child has some religious footing. Took A.M. & noon mail on Davison 1 & 2. Worked over the German exercises I & II noting corrections. I invited 6 different 1915ers to go to church. Some had already been asked. The six are Armstrong E.G. 200N, Austin A.A. Whitlock, Heilman H.E. Norris, Jones J.E. Whitlock, Lockwood R.G Mcglynn and McAfee R.M. 116N. Paid $7.25 for Seligman, Marshall, Wordsworth, Thomas, Witowski, dissecting instruments' & Aulus Gellius. At 3.30 took Helen Ferris, & Silvia Tryon to the reception. H. Hess asked to go with me & I said yes. My freight box of books came today & was delivered .50 charges I am glad to have them unpacked once more. Just the Freshmen rec'd cards & pencils today. We went down the receiving line when just a few were there. Walked around the circle. Introduced my Freshmen to some of my friends. Had ice-cream. Lucia Gordy invited me to her birthday party tonight. Took Helen Ferris, Lucia Gordy and Bowen to Students. Of course "Tibs" presided. Prexy spoke about the loyalty of the Students' Assoc. The work1911. of the Executive com. presented, the work of the Joint com. was given by , Marian King told of the Press Board, Helen Heywood of the Census Bureau & Ruth Cutler of the Maids' Club House. Mrs. Poppenheim told of the assoc. in '89 when she was one of 400 students who lived with the Profs. in Main. The gymnasium then was in the museum. Miss 1904 the alumnae editor spoke about the alumnae advisory com. Margaret Culkin spoke of the work, hopes & purposes of the Miscellany. Went to Lucia Gordy's party. Her mother was there & so was Mrs. Ferris. Lucia Goddy Helen Ferris [ ] Bowen Kathleen Bassett Dorothy Brindsmede Portia Richardson [ ] Grow [ ] Topping Sylvia Tryon [ ] Cooper [ ] Glen [ ] Spratt [ ] Cowles M. Rivenburg, G. Bassett, E. Bliss, K.G. Ordway H. English She had ice cream, candy & a fine birthday cake with 17 candles. Staid till after 10. Gota a nice letter from papa this A.M. He writes "I was the recipient of a book Deiney from the best 20 yr. old girl in the world. Many thanks." 1911. Prexy "We thank thee for the friendships formed here which quicken & enliven and broaden our sypmathy & love." Sun. Oct. 1. Miss Jones and Miss Parsons called for me at 10.15 & we took the car down. Attended Pres. Church & heard a good sermon on "The Awakening Ideal" by Rev. John McNab. (He said the fatalists are those who seek to find out what is to be while the predestinarians seek to discover what can be. "God pity the lightheaded and flimsy-hearted man who is blind to the heavenly possibilities". God never made a criminal.) Walked home thru deGarmo estate which is beautiful as usual. Started home letter. Called on Mildred Sutton (Gladys' sister) and on Cordelia Lockwood but she was out. At 5 P.M. met in Maud's room 213S. to talk over the work of the Preliminary Band of Student Volunteers which Theo Jessup organized last year. Maud's brother Dean leaves for China this coming week to do Y.M.C.A. work in . Rained hard in afternoon. No chapel. Went to Christians at 7.30. Cordelia saw me & was so glad to seem me & I her. We sat together. Mr. Gray's studying at Univ. of Chicago for his Ph.D. degree. Prexy spoke about the "relation of the doing of the will to happiness & comfort1911. in the spiritual life. The secret is to do God's will day by day, be God's friend. Thine eye be single means singleness of direction in our lives, not singleness of contact". Good meeting several spoke. Visited with Helen Rosenthal who said in substance "you like to do the drudgery in studying, you enjoy it, you open a book and go at it. I have an idea as to the tendencies of a period but don't know the facts.". Wrote to Mrs. Curtis & enclosed her picture I took in June. Wrote Jas. & finished my home letter. Mon. Oct. 2nd. Rec'd nice letter from Helen Simpson 1911 who is working for Century Magazine; also a card from J.L.G. Song practice after lunch. "Tho" but a year ago "14". Informal class meeting 7th. Lillian Lang had to resign as Song leader because of a condition. Mary Philips was elected in place of R. Valentine as Junior party chairman. Played my first game of basket ball 8th hr. as center center with Doc. Southard. Read 1/2 ch. 10 in Green's Short Hist. Tues. Oct. 3rd. First biology Lab. Examined my line frog, then my chloroformed one who came to before I had him all drawn. Rec'd a nice letter from mama. She writes "It is1911. (Rec'd a registered letter from James containing prints of the last pictures we took.) Sunday night again and you have been gone from us more than a week and oh how we do miss you." Six united with the church Sunday. Claire staid home alone while they went to S.S. in afternoon. Rec'd a nice letter from Margaret Towers who writes that I have been elected an honorary member of Club "Entre Nous". "I'm little, but I can always manage to fill up a lot of space when writing letters, even if it is all nonsense. You are big; let me see what you can do". " I was very glad to hear from you because I have missed you so much." Did German prose & walked then with C. Clemens 1912 around the square coming out by bungalow on College Ave. Written in J. English. (2 questions). Wed. Oct. 4th. First regular recitation in M. Prose. Rec'd letter from Hazel Ludlow and postals from J.L.G. from Springfield. Wrote J.L.G. a note of thanks for the pictures & postals. Saw Mrs. Tillinghast before 12. She wanted me yesterday but I didn't find the note till too late. She asked me about doing work for the German department & told me the remuneration is $.20 an hour. Read Wordsworth's 1798 poems. First T & M meeting 7th. Concert 8th by Edward Cumpson of Buffalo. Mary Cumpson's brother. Last piece particularly fine. Studied for Philosophy quiz. *Prof. Whitney changed my work today. 1911. Thurs. Oct. 5. In Lab. Prof. Treadwell came around & remarked that I had "too much red paint" on my diagram of the frog & that a woman always sharpens a pencil with a knife. Dr. Elkiss had our Phil. quiz section. We wrote 10 min. on Spencer's definition of philosophy. She said I don't like to mark you on this recitation. I want to give you all A's next time. Sight Latin in Room with Miss Saunders. She is a dear & wants us to learn to talk in Latin. At Deutsche Verein meeting before lunch Eliz. Kitredge was elected vice-president. After lunch Hall Pres. election was held & Marguerite ("Peggy") Ruddiman won against Eliz. Ingersoll. I am glad. Reviewed Biology, washed my hair. H. Rosenthal came in while it was drying & spoke of how lovely it is. Christians in P.M. Rev. Fosdick of Montclair N.J. spoke on "Why study Missions & the Bible?" A splendid speaker. "Missions are the Bible up-to-date." [in margin] Joke. "Johnny why do you fall out of bed. I guess, mamma, it is bacause I go to sleep to near the place where I got in". Study Bible to trace the development of the people's minds in their ideas of God whom, back in Genesis, they considered1911. to be only on Mt. Sinai. Jacob was surprised to see God in the vision thinking he could be only in Palestine. Later, wherever the ark was God was until in the N.T. Christ teaches that God is a spirit. Studied for Ec. quiz. Fri. Oct. 6. Oral quiz in Ec. Letter rec'd from mama who spoke in Montclair Tues. at 3.30. Bessie Hillman is sick again. "I am so delighted that you have that work to do in German and if you do well you may get an appointment after you graduate as tutor in German and then a Professorship if you show yourself proficient; do your level best." " I enclose $5.00 for your use, make it go as far as possible." Claire was vaccinated again. Biology lab 3rd & 4th. Enjoyed cutting open my frog it is so beautifully put together. Cashed my money order & paid $2.30 for Rand, $.30 for German M. notebook & $.70 for German English exercises. Wrote card home. Oral quiz in Biology. It is worth studying hard just to sit & watch Prof. Treadwell smile. He let us go 5 min. before time. Invited Cordelia Lockwood to dinner & enjoyed it greatly. F. Betz is back in E.H.S. & Wm. Betz in vice Principal. Found Gladys Bassett curled up on 1911. my couch reading my "Menschenhass und Rene". Returned E. Kittredge's Rand & then Gladys & I read German in 403 each from our own book. I got Gladys's for her from 210M. Stunt party for the Freshmen in P.M. M. Armstrong was a fine farmer, N. Bassett a great big baby, Elinor Bliss a fine clown. 1915 had to come dressed backwards. I helped clean up after the party. Lent my peanut hat to M. Armstrong who removed the band. Sat. Oct. 7. Woke at 8 A.M. Hall conference in Economics Seminar room at 9 A.M. with Miss Wells. (who spoke about the necessity of doing the drudgery well, multiplying illustrations, teaching yourself Economics by reading, & studying & thinking as if you had to give a lecture to Factory girls or the Maids on each day's work. Reproduce any definition in your own words without changing the idea & if you can give from 20-30 illustrations of it you know it. Don't read with a passive mind which recognizes the choice words only in another's vocabulary but with an active mind which makes Prof. Mill's that and Seligman's thought yours. Economic conditions can not be changed at once. I had a very dear friend who was at1911. one time suffering terrible pain & I asked the Dr. if he could do nothing to relieve it. Yes I can relieve it but I mustn't for the pain, the intense suffering gives me the only clue to the symptoms.) Irene Beir, Charlotte Greenbaum & I constituted the group. Miss Wells has a beautiful vocabulary and attracts me very much by her precision and absolute mastery of what she is saying. She is decidedly human too. Took mail. Finished "Menschenhass und Rene." Am reading Wordsworth. Took car downtown. Got my wheel, which has had new lacing in skirt and chain guard. Rode it home. Got German composition book from Miss Stroebe. Went to Athletic assoc. in P.M. Worked on Exercises I & II. for Prof. Whitney. Prexy asked tonight that we might be delivered from a "spirit of false criticism". Lot of Juniors went to Lake Mohonk and had a fine time. Sun. Oct. 8. Rev. George H. Ferris of Philadelphia preached on "Thy kingdom come, thy will be done". He said in short the optimist is the man not who refuses to believe that eventually the evil will overcome the good. Wrote Margaret Towers & after dinner Bessie Hillman & J.L.G. Started home letter. Lucia Gordy & Louise 1911. Bowen called. At 4 went to 534M. (C. Clemens room) and had tea with her sister Bessie who is a nurse. At 5 in 213S. attended P.S.V. meeting. Went to music, chapel & Christians where Prexy laid emphasis on our "Loaves & fishes" being our experience which we can give to others to help them. "Billy" Hill spoke of the great influence exerted by the Juniors and Seniors on the Freshmen. Louise Bowen went with me. I bade Mrs. Gordy good-bye. Finished home letter. Had missionary discussion with E. Toof till 12.20 A.M. Mon A.M. Mon. Oct. 9. An article by E.M. Provost Vassar 1910 on editorial page of New York Times for Oct. 9, 1911, led me to look carefully for Howson's name as she was the blind girl in 1910 who won Phi Beta Kappa. By doing this I found out that the constituency of the different committees & boards is given in the Vassarion. Played basket ball 8th. After chapel worked in Library rereading [Broms & Blake]. Tues. Oct. 10. Reviewed the organs of my frog & now I know where and why they are. Made my last two drawings, digestive & reproductive systems, & now am ready for microscope. Rec'd home letter from mama. Claire is sick with her second vaccination. "Claire wanted me to take her downtown yesterday afternoon and I did & we visited the new $.25 store & the 5 & 10 cent store1911. and I bought her some chestnuts & we got Papa's new house jacket". "Aunt Mary is 65 tomorrow Oct. 10." "Don't spend too much time writing to the Kilburn girls, they don't expect it from you." Rec'd letters from Irene Todd and Ellen Sergeant & a card from James. Met Dr. Elkiss at 1.15 to correct seating chart for Philosophy. Did M. Prose. Played basket ball 8th. Had Marie gold to dinner. Read Preface to 2nd ed. of Wordsworth's lyrical ballads in 2 hrs. Louise asked me to be sub-proctor for next two weeks. Asked Lucy Penniman for tonight but she couldn't come. She said, "But you'll ask me again won't you?" Maria Livermore said as we were resting on the Archery field & saw some of the girls throwing the ball "I want to get in to this" & she did. Wed. Oct. 11. Rec'd letter from Clara Heilman as corresponding Sec'y of the C.E. "We members of the C.E. have missed you from our meetings. We hope you are making a splendid success of your work and that we shall soon have you present with us again". J.L.G. wrote me a series letter the good points of which are "Don't bone too hard, it is well to be studious, but vary it with exercise. OBK is fine, but not when obtained at loss of health." "Glad you1911. manage to have some fun to balance the study". He offers a plan for Thanksgiving vacation in case I come home alone. Read Gilbert Murray's translation of Euripedes's "Medea". Miss Wood sprung a quiz, compare Conger's "Waggoner" with Wordsworth's "Simon Lee". Class meeting 7th at which Junior party plan was told. Called on Ruth Robinson 333M. & went to open Qui Vive meeting at which Louisa Myers & Helen Lockwood had a joint discussion on Resolved that the students' association is justified in sending the proposed revision of the charter to the faculty. Open discussion followed. Read more in "Prelude" & studied Philosophy, read Bruno over once, understood about one sentence in the whole 23p. dialogue. Thurs Oct. 12. Saw Helen Simpson at breakfast this A.M. Quite a surprise tho Miss Zabriske told me at Lab she was coming Wed. Began work with the misroscope today. Had Dr. Elkiss in Phil. quiz. I knew my Hibben today. Enjoyed N. Latin. It is a pleasure to try for Miss Saunders. Rec'd for books sold in Book Exchange $5.56. Prof. McCurdy lectured to us on Greek tragedy 5th hr. in (F. German). My course is just grand. Each subject is a feast. I heard a little boy who was riding on a home made cart or "automibile" say the 1911. other day to a little boy who was pushing "Don't push any more I can go alone now" & I think it is the spirit of the little boy that we need in our college work. To learn how to do and to do it is surely the purpose of our coming here. Worked 3 hrs. on Economics, reading Marshall & Seligman. Helen Simpson ran in to see me a minute & I showed her my new dress which she admired greatly. Walked to the car with her. Eliz. McShane has evolved a plan for the orderly rotation of our tables 3, and 9 for the next 9 weeks beginning Monday Oct. 16th. We are in groups of three & each group is donated by a letter. Took Helen Ferris to Christians which was a "closed" meeting led by Eleanor Brudden who spoke splendidly on leisure. We have an income of 24 hrs a day. We mustn't wast time in getting small change to use Mr. figure (He wrote "How to live on 24 hrs. a day".) To waste time is to use it for anything that is not really worth while. We can have leisure by working hard to get it and taking a little time each day to do just what we want to for Recreation & re-creation. Did Biology. Mary Gavin said as I was getting a drink tonight, "I heard something nice aobut you today". Purpose of leisure is to get outside ourselves. 1911. Fri. Oct. 13. Rec'd card from Jas & a nice letter from papa who has (Rev. Smith Ordway on his envelope 25 West End Ave. Newark N.J. Return after 5 days) and on his paper (Kilburn Memorial Presbyterian Church Corner Norwood St. and So. Orange Av. Smith Ordway, Pastor 25 West End Ave. Newark N.J. Telephone 1798 - W. Market.) He wants to know what I think of them, I am delighted with them. Claire's 2nd vaccination has worked nicely and is healing. Mr. Shannon is very ill. In Biol. Miss said, in answer to my question as to whether it is necessary to shade the drawings made in using the microscope. "No it doesn't mean anything". Biology quiz was funny. Prof. Treadwell certainly pumped all the information out. H. Rosenthal said the chromatophore is shaped like "a circle that is pushed in". Discussed Wordsworth's theory of poetry in J. Walked downtown via College Ave. with Louise Bowen and back by Main St. Wrote a card home. Treated Louise & K.G.O. to a dandy maple nut Sunday at Smith's. Went to Students' & was there from after chapel till 25 min. of 10. Thanksgiving vacation, Junior Sophomore and Senior dances, Founders 1911. and a discussion of the charter (proposed revision) were principal points of interest. A wonderful day and the campus is gloriously beautiful. Elsie Bogert spoke today about Miss Rowlands in her Math. class and said Miss Richardson sets the class standard by this Miss Agnes Rowlands and two other girls. Sat. Oct. 14. Went to Dr.'s office & had her look at my foot as the bone feels a little sore. She put cotton in between the big toe & first toe. Dr. B. said my face needs treating again. Did Wordworth reading finishing "Prelude". Took A.M. & M. mail. Read four books of "The Excursion" and some shorter poems. Read half of Grillparzer's "Medea". The girls talked about swimming, this noon, at table. My I wish I knew how to swim, dive and manipulate myself fearlessly in the water as they do. Donned my new pink dress and had dinner with Marie Gold in Main. Eliz. Page chanced to sit at our table with her pretty pink chiffon dress and her close cut hair. She is such a sweet girl I love her. Her little sister is here and a friend of hers who has studied in Munich. Henrietta Clevenger took me to Senior Parlor after dinner. The clock the the tea set are the prettiest things I saw. Worked for 2 hrs. on German vocabulary. Am up to Part II now. 1911. Martha Herrick said tonight "Doesn't if feel queer to be a Junior?" Louise Boynton came in and talked several minutes. She is thoroughly in earnest in performing her proctor duties. Rec'd a nice letter from Gladys Dutton who is having her second year in training for nursing. She had a boy from Pittsford, Irving Hopkins, and he said he was in your S.S. class. She also says, "We certainly go through a lot to become men and women don't we?" Retired about 11.10 P.M. Elinor Bliss left my doll today. Sun. Oct. 15. Mr. Richmond of Union College preached from Luke 9.51 (1) God's measure of values, a life whether it be short or long that give's itself to save others is not wasted but spent (2) From this verse we get Inspiration. Transfigure duty into doing God's will. He prayed that from Vassar might flow "Streams of pure knowledge and high influence." Walked around the lake for first time this year with Louise Bowen. Read newspaper Margaret Armstrong sang so sweetly after dinner. At 2.30 went to first meeting of Eliz. Page's mission study class on the Indians. Called on Marion Tallant & then on Lucy Penniman who asked me to stay to a party in honor of her sister Susie whom I had a nice little talk with. Hildegard German told me I ought to get out now and run 1911. around the circle working up gradually. I ought to be able to put the shot & I ought to begin training now. Juniors were at the party of coffee & cake almost exclusively. Wrote to Aunt Mary. Music. Chapel. Christians Prexy spoke on Christian steadfastness. "No one ever achieves who simply drifts". he said. We must have a determined purpose. Narola called and told me I must go to Silver Bay. She gave me a helpful hint. Wrote home and to J.L.G. Retired 11 P.M. Another beautiful day. Susie P. said to Frances Jewell (who said, "I am afraid of Lucy") I feel so unworthy of Lucy, sometimes. Mon. Oct. 16. Finished Grillparzer's Medea. Had first Ec. quiz. Wrote for 10 min. in lecture & a mighty bum job I made of it too. Rec'd card from James. Song practice. M.L. Wilson (now Mrs. Wm. McGrath) had a week old 8 1/2 lb. boy. Eliz. let me read the letter in German class. Did Ec. in Lib. After dinner went to Junior singing & did Bruno in Rand in Lib. after chapel. Came home & did more Wordsworth. Made appointment for physical exam. Carried some books for Miss Guthrie today. Helen Brainard said she worked hard for a month last year on economics & got a good foundation then the rest of the year was easy. (She studied the outline & Bullock almost exclusively). Elsie B. said lately the 1911. instructor's think more of you if you don't miss any classes. H.M. White showed me how to make and 8 with my hair. Tues. Oct. 17. Did the striated & unstriated muscles in Lab. Rec'd home letter. (Mama spoke Wed. at Haddenfield. Spent Thurs. night with Aunt Ella in Philadelphia. Mrs. Courtney of Marathon is dead. Rev. Shannon died 12.30 noon Saturday. I met him on the street Wed. night as he was taken sick Thurs. morning & he stopped & inquired about you & said he intended to call on us before you left for college but they did not get here. I think papa will come up to see you sometime this fall can't tell when.) Enclosing a copy of first printed weekly bulletin of Kilburn church. Very neat and it is splendid. Had 10 min. written in Philos. p. 6-8 of Rand, give the phrases stating the four Aristotelian causes. Read Wordsworth. Song practice. Lecture on amoeba. J. English discussion on Wordsworth as a boy of ten. Did German prose. Albertina had Nabi Amugasi to dinner after which she played nicely. More Wordsworth. Read Seneca's Medea. H. Rosenthal likes a boy's point of view. First Miscellany, November, out today. Trix S. was the only Sophomore who took J. English last year. Wed. Oct. 18. Said liesst for lasst in Prose class. Miss Stroebe told me to begin working backwards in 1911. the Ad. G. Prose Comp. book. Poured hard almost all day. Read "The White Doe of " & like it best of all the poems of W. I have yet read. Rec'd letter from James. He enclosed a clipping, "Papa, don't see the blots". Rec'd card from papa. "When I read about my going to Vassar & seeing you I could not hear. You may hear something later". IN"G" discussed 'studying Nature for her own sake'. Looked over Harvard Univ. catalogue. In 1906 Vassarion looked up Susan Griggs, my missionary. 8th hr went to recital by Edward Strong of New York (Tenor). No Chapel. Miss Wood smiled very sweetly at me in Main 7th. & today for first time in merely passing her Miss Mierendorf smiled at me and spoke. We sang after dinner & had 1915 give a stunt party after 10 min. preparation. Detweiler was fine. In 213S. went to P.S.V. meeting. Maud read alound Ch. I of Mrs. Montgomery's book. . I wore Helen Rosenthal's rubbers today. Had Mary Lancaster and Portia Richardson in to eat pears with me. Read Ch. III in Hibben & deliberately sat up until 11.30 P.M. doing little odd jobs on lists which I have wanted to do for some time. Thurs. Oct. 19. Did nerve cell & drop of blood today. Discussed Ch. II in Hibben. Bought Phil. ticket. Discussed Seneca's Medea. Showed Prof. Whitney what I have done in correcting the vocabulary. Went 1911. to Lib. where I spent 2 hrs. in reading the last 69 nos. assigned in Wordsworth & now my Wordsworth reading is done. E. Toof went to Christians with me. Helen Ferris led & spoke on your place in Vassar College. 1. Take part in the college activities. 2. Get into the love of others by helping them. 3. What kind of girl will my classmates remember me as when I am out of Vassar College? spoke. Did Ec. Went to party of tables 3 and 4 in 301R. given by Elsie Bogert & Gertrude Scholton. Fine time. Mary Gavin talked of time when there will be no class organization in college. Helen Adler was perfectly funny. Rainy today. Retired 11.15. Began this A.M. Wright's "The Will of God". Fri. Oct. 20. Studied Biology from 6-7 A.M. Miss Wells gave us frank criticism of our written said we were careless. Rec'd no mail. Did the heart today in Lab. & am now ready to begin the skeleton. In J. we tried to find out just how Wordsworth says he came to love Nature for her own sake. Sent a card to Mr. Alfred B. Hoffman, Curator of Princeton, giving birdseye of the grounds, and a postal of Hackensack road to [Clavies]. Started German paper for Mon. Had Lucy Penniman to dinner. Read "Dem. & Chron.". in Lib. Heard Mrs. Florence Kelly Sec'y of National Consumers' League lecture on 1911. Working girls and college girls. Splendid. Showed what individual college girls have done to better conditions. One worked in a laundry etc. Women of today must work to rid domestic service of the present disrespect in which it is held; they must also believe that the best is none too good for the working girls. One girl (Bryn Mawr) made a brief of 600 pages which she presented to the [Ill.] Court to prove the constitutionality of limiting the number of working hours of women in the factories. Then saw part of Sophomore party rehearsal. 14 colored "gentlemen" in white trousers, black coats, red socks, red neckties & yellow chrysanthemums sang & cracked jokes. Then 5 colored girls danced. The men sang in a quartette, 2 danced & all left the stage in a cakewalk. Last was a medley with all actors singing. Mrs. Kelly spoke of how "ugly" and "poorly written" so much of our present day American literature is. Sat. Oct. 21st. Physical exam at 9 A.M. Mail. Rec'd letters from papa, Margaret Towers and Mrs. Strong of Rochester. Wrote Mrs. Strong a letter & papa a card. Saw Mr. Polk. My $200.00 came Oct. 1. Paid him $15.00 & took my slip to the office so now I am entitled to all the privileges of a student. Began work on Wordsworth topic on which I worked in afternoon. Read most hastily Miss McCurdy's gift1911. copy of Gilbert Murray's translation of Euripides Medea in Prof. Whitney's room. Gossip party in corridor outside of and in room 305. I darned stockings. Frances Chafee said "I never saw you sew before". Helen Purnell made beautiful pink satin roses. Retired at midnight. Worked on my German (Medea, [Motwierung ihru Mordtal]). Sun. Oct. 22. Bishop Brewster preached. The secret of personal spiritual power is surrender to God thru communion, prayer and companionship. First lesson in mission class. Eliz. Page 4 Main. She is fascinating & the class is great, so interesting. Wrote my missionary Mrs. Sue Griggs Graybill 1906 in Canton Christian College, Honglok, Canton China. Wrote James & wrote home. Chapel. Christians, went with Helen Ferris. Prexy [spoke on the (confidence in the truth, for the truth shall conquer) two facts 1. growth is an internal thing which we don't control. 2 conditions of growth are under our control illus. D. Romers article in Nov. Miscellany on the use of Sunday] Madeleine Bowne spoke. Mon. Oct. 23. Rose at 6 and wrote my answer to "Wie motiviert Seneca, Grillparzer und Eruipides Medeas Mordtal?" Rec'd nice letter from Bessie Hillman.1911. Finished Wordsworth paper and copied most of it. Wanted to have it all copied before retiring but didn't fetch it. Tues. Oct. 24. Prof. Riley some good papers handed in at the quiz on the 4 Aristotelian causes as given on p. 6-8 of Bruno. Rec'd home letter from Claire who hasn't written me before since I came back to college, and from mama (who says, "Papa says, ask Gretta if she can come down to the depot Saturday morning and meet the 10.35 train from New York? On my birthday, Claire went up stairs and brought me the White House cook book and on the wrapper was written "Happy Birthday to you" and I knew who wrote that. It was my darling college girl. Did you think of mamma on that day?) Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Janet & Trix met me in 403R. at 7.30 to plan our side of the trial T. & M. debate. Did M. Prose. Rec'd box J.L.G. (containing 2 nut bars, magazine with story of Bill Bailey, fine lot of fresh raw chestnuts & a glass globe filled with partridge berries & leaves. Very pretty and acceptable.) Wed. Oct. 25. 10 min. written in Ec. & I enjoyed it for I knew. Read some about the French revolution in Robinson but it didn't help much in tracing Wordsworth's trip in France. Trix & Janet met here for 2nd debate discussion. 1911. Thurs. Oct. 26. We finished Chap. II in Hibben. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Trix, Janet & I met at 4 P.M. in Lib. & gave our points. Debated 8th hr. in 319 R. against Pringle, McShane & Ougletrie on Waving the question of constitutionality. Resolved that it would be advantageous to the U.S. if the Employer's Liability Law now in force in New Jersey should be adopted by all the states. We had the negative & pleased the committee (Vic, Agnes W., Althea & Marg Gavin) by putting up a good negative. "Dutch" Clark led Christians & different girls spoke on the different work which is helped on by our association gifts. Studied "J." to find out what the "creative soul" is. Fri. Oct. 27. Miss North had our Ec. section & I like her immensely. Studied for biology. Worked on the skeleton. Rec'd nice letter from Ida just think, she's a Senior at Mt. Holyoke. Had a full hour written in Biology 4 questions and then wrote all the next hour in J. on the creative soul. Went downtown. Read translation of Calderon's "Such stuff as dreams are made of" & then heard most of the splendid concert by the Barrere Ensemble of N.Y. city. Met Louise Bowen's mother and sister today. Agnes Wright told me as I was going in N.E.B. that I made the T and M debate. I am glad. 1911. Sat. Oct. 28. Cleaned my little 403R house & met papa at 10.35 train in Poughkeepsie. We saw the Laboratoires & lunched at the Inn. I met Mr. Rector and Mr. Gordy. Miss Guthrie chaperoned us when papa saw my room and Mme. Mormier when papa tried some pictures of it. In the afternoon we visited the Flag shop & toured the campus walking around Sunset starting from the tennis courts. Saw Main. Walked part way around the lake. I had dinner in Raymond, papa at Smith's. In the parlor before chapel he met several of the girls. Prexy led chapel tonight and I was so glad. We had a little visit in the parlor after chapel & then I walked out the 10 min. of 8 car with papa. He spoke of considering carefully the cost of coming home Thanksgiving, "of course we would love to see you home." While going around Sunset we discussed the possible results of doing good, very good, work in German; also J.L.G. In the afternoon we went up the Library tower from which we tried 2 pictures. The weather was simply ideal today and I had an absolutely glorious time. Papa looked lovely. Rec'd a letter from mamma this A.M. Did the exercise I omitted to do in M. German. After papa went. 1911. Sun. Oct. 29. Rev. Johnston Ross of Montreal Canada, gave a fine sermon on the transfiguration being Jesus's voluntary [remenciation] of the path which he must go alone, & the choice of the harder way of the cross whereby he could bring many with him. He prayed that we might learn here at college not only how to acquire knowledge but how to use it. Helen Taylor stays about the same. Went to Mission class at 2.30 in 44 M. Went to North to get names of Freshmen for Junior party & found most of those Raymondites of 1915 had been asked. Finished Miscellany. Went to chapel & Mr. Gow told us the use of the hymn board & pointed out some of our common mistakes in hymn singing. Men can carry the tone from one phrase of the long line of a German tune to the next. "There are some things women can't do". No Christians. Wrote Jas. kindly but clearly about affectionate epithets lately appearing in my letters from him. Mon. Oct. 30. Went to Main at 7.50 & waited with M.L. Shayer till 9 A.M. when I bought 7 $1.00 seats & 2 $1.50 seats for Gadski for Fri. night Nov. 3. Wrote home 4th hour. Althea Erwin said this noon "Be sure to look on the T & M. bulletin board."1911. Agnes Wright said at noon in my room that I am a negative sub. "We know what you can do". I just wanted to explain to you. Spent 2 hrs. in Lib. reading Hobbes. Informal classmeeting 8th hr. elected Edith Pratt song-leader. Had dinner with Rachel Whitcomb in Davison. She feels strongly her defeat as Hall president. Irene Bier got it & didn't live in that hall last year. As I went to the elevator R. said "My, time is limited". Spent all evening on pamphlets J. Bernsten gave me for debate. Peggy & Louise think I have a lovely father. Tues. Oct. 31. Letter from mama & a nice one from Claire telling of her efforts & final success in finding out how to spell match last Sunday. (Papa's train didn't leave here till 10 P.M. & he had to wait 3 hrs. & finally trollied to Newark arriving 6 A.M.) Did German prose 7th & 8th & Economics in P.M. Retired at 10 P.M. Eleanor Greenberg thinks I have a fine father. Wed. Nov. 1. Are discussing "the creative soul" etc in J. Took Dorothy Whitman with me to first meeting des Deutschen Verein. Mary MacNoughton sang in German. Prof. Whitney unveiled a large picture of which she got abroad this summer in Munich with money from the Verein. It is to hang in Room 19. Had Erfrischurigen ice-cream (pink, green, brown & white). 1911. P.S.V. meeting in 213 S. at 7.30. Second chapter read aloud from Mrs. Montgomery's book. At 8.30 till 9.30 debated. Affirm. Germann, Sutton, & McShane. Neg. Golden, Bassett & Ordway. Eliz. was fine. Rec'd letter from Jas. tonight. Thurs. Nov. 2. Rec'd nice letter from Gladys Sutton. Robert Spier spoke in P.M. Oh, he is great. Christianity is different from the other religions of the world in its attitude toward 1. truth, 2. women. "It is enough for a gentleman that Christianity is the only religion that doesn't permit Polygamy". It is a missionary religion. It is unlike the others in 1. bearing the name of its founder and 2. In being a personal religion. Mr. Speer read a letter written him by a friend who lately became a Christian. My how powerfully in earnest Mr. Spier is. Fri. Nov. 3. Rec'd letter from papa telling of his expectations & realizations returning home from Vassar. He also writes " Well Gretta I had one of my bright days of life Sat. with you if I were "a man"." Made my first trip in P.M. to Collingwood Opera House with Louise Bowen Lucia Gordy Helen Ferris Gladys Topping Marjorie Spratt Maud L. Strayer " Bacon and spent a delightful evening hearing Mme. Gadski sing. Met Miss Monroe 8th hr in Assembly Hall. 1911. Sat in gallery in a $1.00 and heard & saw O.K. She was fine and I was thoroughly pleased. Sat. Nov. 4. Worked all day. Junior party in P.M. The apparatus room held a model Vassar college and Mr. Polk(?) (Vi Russell) gave the new student's V.C. catalogues (programs). In locker room obtained ice-cream & candy which we ate in Phil. hall. The play there was splendid. A Freshman goes to sleep and dreams. 1. Dance. 2. Her Livy, Math, Chemistry etc. come banging out from behind screens. 3. Welsh Rabbit appears. 4. Sofa cushions & banners walk & dance. 5. Sir Galahad & Whistler's mother descend from their frames. 5. Phil & Gym. & 2 other youths & 4 maidens appear. 6. collectors come. 7. Song leaders are tried out. 8. a knock is heard & sleepily the Freshman answers it only to be asked to Junior party. Exceedingly clever & nice, I think. Mary Philips chairman. [in margin] Sent birthday card to Marian Case. Sun. Nov. 5. Rode down & back to church. (Pres.) Heard a splendid sermon on "Bury the truth". (To get the truth we must labor, it can be obtained only by effort. Results mean sacrifice.) Walked around Maple Circle in 1 1/2 hrs with Helen & Hilda Brazer & M.L. Strayer. Beautiful walk. Christians. Prexy spoke on "I am from above, ye are from beneath". It is 1911. necessary to get a view of our world from above. We must get Christ's viewpoint & spirit. Wrote James, Uncle Henry, Home. Mon. Nov. 6. Rec'd card from James. Janet & I debated Eliz. Hilgard & Trix after chapel & somewhat disturbed them by our stand. Rose early to write Ec. paper on Sodus industries based on Shaler's article. Tues. Nov. 7. Rec'd card from papa. Met again in 319 after lunch for final debate talk. T & M debate 8th our first debate as Juniors. I voted affirm on question, debate. affirm neg. Sutton Rosenthal German Doughty McShane C.C. Johnson Subject. Resolved that it would be advantageous to the U.S. to adopt the workmen's compensation law now in force in New Jersey. Negative won on merits of debate. Eliz. McShane was splendid. I invited E. McShane to go home with me Thanksgiving & she was greatly pleased. Wed. Nov. 8. Had a written in M. German. Saw Mrs. Lockwood. Rec'd letter from James. Thurs. Nov. 9. E. James was puzzled about free will in Philosophy today & wasn't sure that she has it. "Responsibility & better mean free will" said Dr. Elkus, then she thot she believed in it. Song practice. Studied circulatory system1911. in Holmes. Walked around the square [diagram of square] with Louise Bowen. Saw Katharine Forbes today. Saw Mary Wright tonight going to Main from chapel. Christians. [Katherine Scribner led ably on subject "The Problem of Work". What kind of work, when, how do it. Dorothy Stimson spoke about the joy of being able to do as you please on Sunday and not being able to study even if you wanted to, try it. Agnes Wilson (Work as our saviour who did his Father's will). K. Brown (Reflect before going to bed as you look out over the quiet campus over your work of that day & of the days to come & really think your evening prayers as you say them). M. Kelsey (three kinds of workers. 1. shirkers. 2. jerkers. 3. workers). Helen Landon (Reading is natural outlet, spend fifteen minutes in a 'morning watch'). K.G.Ordway ("Study to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth")] After 8.15 P.M. Miss Monroe gave Gladys Bassett, Abbie Hagerman & me another lesson in Spoken English. Had a written in F. German today. Fri. Nov. 10. Lost my fountain pen after Ec. Rec'd letter from papa. Mama has been speaking this week. Thank fortune I1911. finished the skeleton today. Song practice. Was called on in Biology for the "plexi" of the spinal nerve. Had an hour written in "J" on the changes in Wordsworth from 1805-1815 & the evidence of change in the poems of 1814. Louise Boynton & I went to Pay Day. Then I fooled around in her room for an hour or so blissfully ignorant of the fact that the New Jersey Club tea was then in progress. I read the notice & thot it was today & some one else said no it is the 16th so I didn't go. Went to singing in Soap palace in front of Strong steps after chapel after dinner in 1911's honor. Then to chapel & then with Louise & Peggy to Prof. Shephard's (of Columbia) lecture on "The South American Republics". It was illustrated and was fine. Sat. Nov. 11. Worked over an hour in Lab. Took mail. Got Phil. ticket i.e. I drew & Sarah Poppen got my ticket. A few 1913ers sang to a few 1911ers on Strong steps. Did M. prose. Went downtown. College singing at 6.30. "Beau Brummel" by Clyde Fitch was played in the P.M. 8 - 11.30. About 2/3 of 1911 were back for First Hall Play. My! it was good to see them & see Ruth Hamilton lead them again. How well they sang. ("And found an upstart in our seat 1912 twas you") [in margin] Met Helen Simpson as she got off the car at Raymond gate.1911. Prof. Shattuck spoke to me today for first time as I passed him near Myra W. & Eliz. H. coming from Lab. Sidney Thompson was "Beau" and was just splendid. I vowed tonight in chapel that if my face continues to be pimpled it won't be because I have failed to care for it. Sun. Nov. 12. Shortened 2 strings of beads. Swept & dusted my room. Heard Dr. Pierce, Chaplain of U.S. senate (preach from three texts. 1. It was not you sent me here to God. 2. The Taskmasters forcing the Israelites to work. 3. My Father worked heretofore & I work. These illustrate the different attitudes we may take toward the world. We can be I. Interpreters, to explain to some one else some little portion of the world. That we have learned to know. II. Assistants. III. Illustrations. He presented a novel idea to me in this that God each day creates the world, for out of darkness cometh light; and he creates us each day, for from consciousness like the clods 'neath' our feet we become spiritual beings.) Walked from North to Main with Helen Simpson. Read some in "The Days of the Flesh". No mission class today. Helen made me a 25 min. call. Among other things she said "You take things too simply". I do not see what she means. Was so glad to see her. Had some callers Agnes Rowlands whose call was inter-1911. rupted by Helen Ferris & Louise Bowen (luckily for me.) No chapel. Eliz. McShane called & expects to be able to spend the entire Thanksgiving vacation with me. Went to Christians where Prexy spoke about 1. the diversities of needs which are met by a diversity of men (Ex. Christ's twelve disciples.) 2. The difference in capacity of different people. Wrote home, J.L.G. and Aunt Vira. Helen Simpson said this afternoon that things have been too easy for her. Not until she gave tutor lessons did she realize that girls could have trouble with Freshman work. It was hard for her to see it then. She tries to reduce everything to definiteness. She hates Math. but she said that persisent effort will and can conquer in the scientific field but not in the artistic. To write a paper on "the portrait of Shakespeare's mind" was just impossible for her because it was so indefinite. I am just beginning to find out, she said, that there are some things I can't do. They are way beyond me. Eliz. McShane wants to go to Columbia univ. after graduation on a graduate fellowship but her mother wants her to go to Chicago university. 1911. Eliz. said tonight you might just as well say around here "I'm going to do so and so then they'll let you do it." Mon. Nov. 13. Mission class met tonight after chapel. I did some work on those German Dept. exercises. Tues. Nov. 14. Rec'd letter from home. Started spyrogyra today. Miss Wood handed back our class room test papers on the changes in Wordsworth from 1805 to 1815. Mine had this pleasing (?) comment "Not very clear". Myra Williams said today that she just loves apparatus work. I had Rachel Whitcomb to dinner. Class drill 8th (First day in gym). [in margin] First snow tonight after chapel. Wed. Nov. 15. Miss Stroebe handed back our prose papers mine was marked "C+". Only one person in the other section got B and that was Margaret Sherwood. Rec'd a nice letter from Laura Kemp. Arranged for swimming lessons. Louise & I went to gym & were in the "Clubs" class (Indian). At P.S.V. meeting in 213S. at 7.30 I made my dolly some drawers. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Found my fountain pen in Davison. [in margin] Ground white with snow this morning. Thurs. Nov. 16. Rec'd card from D. Rolph. Papa sent me my Post pen which came today. 1911. Prof. Riley had our quiz section today & had us divided & debate as materialists & immaterialists. E. McShane & C. Dana held forth by special request in German. Spent most two hours on Coleridge reading. Class meeting 8th. Lillian Lang & Gladys Bassett reported on Silver Bay conference and Hazel Harrison on the one in Ohio. Junior party cost $154.00. In chapel Dr. Hill spoke most dignifiedly to us in connection with the death of Helen Taylor 1913 who died at the Infirmary last night. He said our college years are not only preparation but a completion as well. We may not change our way of living if we regard them as years of completion but in many cases we will doubtless show a different spirit. Lucy Lovell spoke "The Problem of Friendship", reading about Ruth & Naomi and David and Jonathan. She said that Friendship built on selfish motives and the desire for utility or social position cannot stand. We must not choose a friend who will exert an evil influence over us. After we have chosen aright we can show our friend 1. warm affection 2. Non-selfish interest1911. in ourselves but an interest in her interests 3. Shield her against her own faults. 4. Be loyal to her in not allowing her to be misrepresented to others. 5. Show our love in a thousand thoughtful little things. Mary MacNoughton sang and the rest of the time we spent in singing hymns. Spoken English at 8.15, 9.00 P.M. Miss Monroe said several times to me tonight "You are too conscientious." "If we take the attitude of 'I can' instead of 'I will' the results will be better." she said as we separated. Retired about 11 P.M. which seems to be my regular hour this college year as a rule. Fri. Nov. 17. Went to free suffrage lecture in Collingwood opera house. Miss Wylie presided. Judge of Kingston, Mayor Segu and Inez Milholland gave good sane illuminating arguments for suffrage. Inez used splendid specific illustrations. There was a peanut smoke scare. Coming home Hildegard German asked me if I am tutoring anyone in any subject. Sat. Nov. 18. Did my other work first & then finished Coleridge reading in the afternoon. Heard a perfectly splendid lecture in the evening by Mr. Bliss Perry on "Thackery". 1911. My! how I clapped. We remained seated & clapped till Prexy beamingly said 'go on out'. Prexy prayed tonight that we might have the "enthusiasm of devoted work". Sun. Nov. 19. Mr. Slocum of Colorado College preached a fine sermon on the "more abundant life". "Eagerness for honest work" he prayed for. E. Page told some first hand personal experiences at mission class. Miss Martha Berry of Georgia spoke at 7 on the Berry School which she founded for the mountain whites about 10 years ago. She is a very proud, reserved Southerner & I think it was hard from a mental point of view for her to admit her weakness which she did in the course of her address & speak. In Senior parlor she answered our questions and was very charming. She likes her boys very much. Wrote Minna Soule, Mrs. (A.E.) Morris ("Vovo"), Ida and Home. Mon. Nov. 20. Spent most of the day except for classes on my Coleridge paper. Peggy & Bessie came down to see me after 10 P.M. Tues. Nov. 21. Rose at 6 to copy Coleridge paper. Rec'd letter from home. Ried Edwards preached for papa Sun. P.M. as he has a cold in his throat. 1911. [in margin] I saw Hockey game '15 vs. 14 7th hr. He writes "Claire wants me to go down stairs with & help her get a book to read". Rec'd a nice letter from "Aunty" Barker in Pittsford also one from Marian Case in Sodus. Swimming lesson 4th hour. I am not afraid of the water now and tried to strike out by myself. Lucile Weber swam right away. Hildegard German here to dinner. Wrote J.L.G. Wed. Nov. 22. My sentence in M. Prose was correct today. Prof. Mills gave us some excellent points about the way we should study our Ec. and about our wonderful opportunities here before continuing the Economics lecture. In P.M. attended illustrated lecture on "The Cleaning of a Great City" by "Big " Commissioner Edwards of New York city. Splendid. He was very funny & must weigh least 300 lbs. Hockey '14 v. '15 8th. Didn't go. [in margin] T & M & Qui Vive debaters & Com. met 7.30 in Freshman parlor. Thurs. Nov. 23. Hibben ch.4. today with Dr. Elkus & she didn't know what to do to fill out the hour. It was a painful atmosphere. I took the chair at the desk in F. German & held forth on Karl Gutzkow. Interview with Miss Wood in 412S at 2.40. She said I made some very good points. Suggested that I could have subordinated my points mor in Wordsworth paper. Deutsche Verein 8th hr. Wir spulten, saunge und assen. (coffee & doughnuts). Louise H 1901 led Christians & said we can't have a valuable 1911. spiritual life by a) resolution, b) limitation but by daily partaking of spiritual food & not trying to live on what we get on Sunday. She has a most charming and extraordinary personality. Gladys Bassett & I had a Spoken Eng. lesson at 8.15 P.M. with Miss Monroe. Read part I of "Ancient Mariner". Gladys did it well, she & Abbie Hagerman have been practicing in the asembly hall. "Get the picture, try to see it afresh & more clearly each time". was some good advice she gave us. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Fri. Nov. 24. Up at 6 & studied till 7 A.M. for Laboratory quiz on the skeleton. Had Miss Wells today in Ec. quiz. She is a wonder, I love her. Spent another 1/2 hr on Lab. preparation & Miss Gabriskie quizzed me. I forgot about 6 names. Rec'd letter from papa who says "I am a prisoner by oder of Dr. Davenport. Have sent to Pittsford for your letter & mama's so you two & Claire can come in the church on Dec. 3 for you will be here at the A.M. service". After lunch in Freshman parlor Miss [Holm] met the P.S.V. Band whose object she defined as being to learn & show forth 1. God's omniscience. 2. God's omnipresence 3. God's omnipotence. 1911. No quiz in Biology but a lecture instead. Wrote postals to Mrs. Barker & papa. Apparatus 8th. No chapel. Concert in P.M. by "N.Y. Madrigal & Glee Singers". Sat. Nov. 25. Did F. German, M. German. Rec'd letter from Mrs. Curtis (our Raymond housekeeper last year). Saw part of the exciting Yale-Harvard foot ball game at 2 P.M. in the circle. Score 27 to 5 in favor of Harvard. Heard at 4 P.M. Lady Gregory of Dublin lecture on "The Making of a Theater". She looks like Queen Victoria & read us her latest play, written on her voyage to America. Began work on commission government in the P.M. Worked 2 hrs. Sun. Nov. 26. Rev. Cadmon of Brooklyn preached on the woman putting the leaven into the lump. We all have the power of personal influence what are we going to do with it. Be sure to put in enough of the leaven & finally be sure it is good leaven. Called on Albertina in the Infirmary. Mission class 2.30. Eliz. Page told a story of the chief of the tribe who said "Why didn't you come sooner?" Had Helen & Hilda Brazer, Helen Ferris & Louise Bowen up to eat apples & peanut cookies. Wrote to Mrs. Shannon, Laura Kemp, Dorothy Rolph, Margaret Towers, J.L.G. & Home. 1911. Chapel & Christians "Bill" led & said [enoy] and discontent, dissatisfaction, unsatisfaction will keep us from being thankful. Ruth Holliday & Katharine Scribner spoke. E. McShane made a long call. The problem of E. Toof is getting serious. Dr. E. thinks . Eliz. McS. has called on many faculty this year and this morning went for a ten mile walk with Miss Cowley & Dr. Elkus. H. Hess showed me her high school memory book after supper. (1914 tho fine in athletics is poor in its studies, but the faculty say 1913 are good students). Mon. Nov. 27. Thirty minute written in Ec. Miss Whitney gave us a 15 min. written in F. German. Studied Ec. & Philos. and after chapel in two hours read for the first time Scott's "Lay of the Last Mistrel". Had some very good cakes in Henrietta Hess's room. Fixed my laundry & retired 11.15 P.M. Warm & springlike out today. Tues. Nov. 28. Drew the arterial system today. Rec'd letter from papa and a dear one with no ink blots from Claire who is eagerly awaiting my coming. J. Towers is to meet us at the Grand Central. Had 5th swimming lesson swam with the basket ball but didn't get far alone. Oral quiz today in Biology instead of Friday. Prof. Treadwell disapproves [in margin] "educated fear"1911. of hurrying the laboratory work just to get thru a little early. He said it is too bad for a girl who is capable of doing first class work if she'd take the time to go so fast and do poor work. (Some people are already on the fern but I am just starting veins.) Wrote the entire hour on "Coleridge's attitude toward the French revolution". Sent V.C. photo postals to Alvan Cassedy, Miss Kilburn, Mr. J.W. Chandler, Miss Bessie Hillman. Did 2 exercises of German dep't work. Had Ruth Robinson to dinner. Finished outlining all the required references in Bullock after chapel. Prexy prayed for "fellowship with the larger things". E. McShane came up to see what R.R. we go on from N.Y. to Newark. Blacked my shoes with H. Hess' blacking. Rec'd card from Aunty Barker giving Christine Utz's present address in New York city where she is being treated. Wed. Nov. 29. Prof. Treadwell showed us some slides. Left Poughkeepsie about 4 P.M. Eliz. McShane and Mary Fisher sitting behind me. I sat with a lady who boards where Miss True boards. Arrived in New York at Grand Central about 6 P.M. ahead of the special. I met Jas. Towers as he was going to meet the special 1911. and we started home. Took the new trolley which comes out on Broad St. across the park opposite Haines. Reached 25 West End Ave. 7.40 P.M. Papa was just going to Bessie Hillman's wedding. Arthur Halsall was best man. Austin McGee is the groom. Mama had a nice supper waiting for us. Eliz. sewed on her doll clothes & started Claire on a green coat for her doll while I helped with the dishes. Am glad to be home again and doubly glad I can bring some one home with me. Letter from J.L.G. Thurs. Nov. 30 THANKSGIVING Day. All went to church at 11 A.M. Rev. Dickinson of the M.E. church preached. If the stuff is in us we will succeed. Our greatest men were once poor boys. Was so glad to see the young people again. Had a grand turkey dinner with pineapple cream for dessert. I haven't been home for Thanksgiving for two years. Margaret Towers invited us (Eliz. & me) up to her house where we had tea. Laura was there. We just visited while Eliz. sewed. In the P.M. a meeting was held at our house for forming a teachers' training class. Reid Edwards called for Dorothy. Eliz who1911. had been reading aloud to me from the W.H. Companion came down with me and we met the young people. Fri. Dec. 1. Just fooled around in the A.M. After dinner Claire, Elizabeth & I went downtown and saw the stores which are very Christmasy. Hahnes has a huge Santa Claus in the center of the store. Claire & I did the doll and toy departments. Got home in time for a fine supper. We had ice-cream at Riker's. In the P.M. Eliz. staid home & the rest of us went to Preparatory service. Papa spoke on Prayer which 1. 2. steadies us 3. keeps us from getting small. 4. gives us courage in the face of seeming impossibility. Claire came before the session to be received into church membership on confession of faith. Papa & Eliz. have discussed the difficulties in her (Uniontown Pa) Baptist church. Sat. Dec. 2. I went downtown to the new station with Eliz. who goes to New York. Staid down and looked around for Christmas. Attended my first meeting of the "Entre Nous" Club at the church in the evening. 1911. We christened the new kitchen, chocolate and cakes being served. They practiced some for the play to be given Dec. 14. J.L.G. called between 7 and 8. This afternoon I went to Mrs. Mudds for awhile. Mrs. Cassedy, Helen & Alvan called in P.M. Alvan changed & took Latin instead of German. Sun. Dec. 3. Communion service. Mama & I joined the church by letter so did Miss MacDonald and Claire on confession, so also Sadie Morris, Emma Wooner and Mrs. Arthur Mudd. A very pretty service. Papa summed up his remarks of Fri. P.M. on prayer. My first communion service in the Kilburn church. After a nice dinner mama hurried off to S.S. with Claire & papa hustled me up to pack my suitcase & get the 4.03 from N.Y. He walked to the avenue with me & I looked after myself this time. Left home at 3.15. Reached Grand Central 4.45. No train till 6 P.M. Saw Maud & Annabel. Also Peggy whose brother I met, Agnes & Norma who introduced me to Mr. Williams. Vassar boarded the 6 P.M. train which was late reaching Pokeepsie at 9 P.M. Got to college 9.25 P.M. Registered and retired soon. 1911. Mon. Dec. 4. Back to work. Spent four hours finishing my doll which I handed in before retiring. "Help us not to think more of ourselves than we ought to think and may we not think less of ourselves than we ought to think". F. German (15 min in class) paper returned with "gut". Tues. Dec. 5. "You'd better go over that again". Rec'd prospectus of Prof. Shattucks Yellowstone trip for 1912. Prof. Treadwell began the Fern lectures today. Wed. Dec. 6. In P.M. at 7.30 P.S.V. Volunteer band met. I started mama's Christmas present, a pin cushion cover which I am embroidering in white. Rec'd letter from papa containing money order for $10.00. I bought my Schiller set (for which I sent in on Oct. 3 a special order) $4.15. Paid N.J. club dues ($.15) and signed the constitution. Thurs. Dec. 7. M. Couldn't go to Christians tonight which Prof. Chamberlayne led. At 8.30 in Assembly Hall Gladys Bassett, Abbie Hagerman & I had our Spoken English lesson. Miss Monroe told us of two Seniors who signed up for S.E. & then didn't come. Just lately they came to tell her they were not going on & were much surprised to learn that they had to be dismissed from Spoken English as well as from any other 1911. class. "As if", said Miss Monroe "politeness" wasn't as essential here as in any other class. She gave us Edith Wynne Matthison's program for Sat. Dec. 16 so we can read it up ahead of time. Fri. Dec. 8. Miss Wells handed back 2 papers to me written in Ec. lecture (as she did to the others) that we might read them over now that they are cold and criticize them as pieces of economic writing for a primer. Several notations on my two. Wish I had had time to read them over carefully before handing them in. Drew the venuous system, corrected diagram of arterial sys, (making it closed tubes instead of lines) observed the 5 slides set up & took the names of the specimens on exhibition in my Lab. period today. Had an hour's written in Biology on 5 questions. Discussed impressonism in J. Eng. Agnes Wilson's paper on Coleridge was read by Miss Wood. It is splendidly expressed. Worked on debate. Attended lecture in P.M. by Mrs. Margaret L Woods of London on Victorians I have known. (She spoke particularly of Tennyson and Browning both of whom she knew1911. intimately. Once she met George Eliot and her husband George Lewis whom she liked better than George Eliot who had no small talk.) (Irene Lawrence got a glass of water for her.) Mrs. Woods said the heroine of a modern novel "may be a friend but she mustn't be a fool". Tennyson always wore the same style of clothes, so did his wife. Mrs. W. spoke several times of his "deep voice". Mr. Browning was interested in other people's affairs and unlike most great men did not talk about himself constantly. It was a wonderful lecture and very witty. Sat. Dec. 9. Debate 8.30 A.M. in 319R. on Com. gov't. affirm neg. Ordway Hamilton R. Sutton B. Whittlesey Johnson F. Fay D. Did F. German. Worked in Lib. Finished [Marmion]. Went to students (7.30-9.45 P.M.) working on my pin cushion. Lucy Penniman was the Junior and Margaret Tibbits the Senior delegate to the Women's Intercollegiate Students conference held the week end before Thanksgiving at Barnard. Each reported. 1911. Read part of "The Lord of the Isles". Henrietta Hess came in for a minute. She does not study on Sunday. I am glad to know of one more. Rec'd "Case & Comment" from J.L.G. containing article on Com. Govt. Sun. Dec. 10. Rev. Saunders of (who gave Saunders Laboratory & who is a trustee) preached from Col. The wonderful character of Christ is like the citadel which Napoleon could not take at the battle of Waterloo. 1. Faultlessness. 2. Intimacy of acquaintance with him only increased admiration for him. 3. No pangs of conscience. 4. Balanced character. Unique without being eccentric. "Vice is only virtue gone to seed" 5. Universality 6. Manner of teaching original, from himself, he spoke with authority, wasn't caught. 7. Power. Always easy, never strained 8. Restraint of power Only used it when human efforts ceased to be effective. "Many of the saints who have1911. been canonized might better, should have been cannonaded". It has been asserted that Jesus is only a fiction, but "it would take a Jesus to forge a Jesus" and all the more credit is due the fisherman who conceived him. But to imagine that he is a mere creation and not a reality is about as easy as to imagine that a Zulu wrote Paradise Lost or "that the stones of this chapel were brought together by the wind and chiseled by the lightening". A wonderful command over English. His closing words were that we will have to settle our relation to this great character. It is inevitable. If we ignore it we settle it. But the best way to settle it is to acknowledge him as our Lord. Lucy Penniman was Helen Purnell's guest at dinner and I started to sit on the opposited side of the table but she motioned me to sit by her. She told us about the Student conference at Barnard and was interesting as she always is. After dinner we went out on the front porch & talked. Since Mary [Nourse] has been her Lucy says she has gotten "healthy young". When she first came she seemed so old & felt1911. responsibility. I lived a whole lot in those few minutes. Walked home from chapel this A.M. with Lillian Lang and Bernice Marks. My what beautiful hair Bernice has. She is a handsome girl. Browsed in the Lib. then called on Dr. Elkus at 2 College View ave. At 7 P.M. Mrs. Clement of Tokio Japan spoke on the work Vassar is doing there and mentioned particularly Miss West and Miss [W...]. She tried to think as she listened to the sermon on Christ this morning how we would have felt if we had heard it for the first time then. Afterwards in Senior parlor she showed us pictures of our Vassar hostile. At 8.30 Mrs. Page spoke in Senior parlor on the Indians. She had a complete topic which she set up for us also dolls dressed in True Indian costume. She told how the Indians make their dresses. From her own experience she related 1. Chief Quanapaco of the said "While you were waiting many of the Indians have died. Why didn't you come sooner". 2. While crossing a tree which had fallen1911. across their narrow path in the mountains of New Mexico on her horse which alone could get her over it as she couldnot on that narrow path mount him from his head or his tail buy only from the side. The missionary with whom she was riding said that in the winter or in times of storm (in answer to her inquiry as to what he did when the path was bad) he has often crawled many a mile because it was unsafe to ride. At the end of the trail was an old Indian who had heard the story of Jesus once before but only grasped it when he saw the pictures brought to him on this occasion. 3. Now in Indians of the third generation are kept as prisoners of war for a raid which took place twenty six years ago and they have no land tho the land on which they are held in captivity was deeded to their tribe and was to be reserved to their tribe & for military purposes. An effort is now being made to set these Indians free and return to them the land which is theirs by deed & right. "They can free me but they can't give me back the twenty six years". 1911. 4. Our responsibility, The American Christian owes a debt to the Indians. They want Jesus. The white man has a little time to think on each of many things. The Indian has fewer things but thinks on them long & deeply. "We can get the guide book only through the white man. We want Jesus". After the meeting a few of us were listening to Mrs. Page & she told us of Henry Cloud's arrival at Yale. Three times his assigned roommates said you can't stay here, you're and Indian and after the third time he packed his black oilcloth trunk studded with brass nails, dragged it downstairs and out on the street and on it alone, he spent the rest of the night. After that he came early to meet boys who looked as if they had no friends. He never saw a commencement & couldn't see his own because of appendicitis. Now he dares neither to eat or drink with his own people for fear of poisoning. Wrote J.L.G. & also mamma. 1911. Mon. Dec. 11. (Did cranial Tues. nerves today.) Rec'd letter from papa containing the Trenton Com. Govt. clipping & the Installation program for last Thurs. P.M. Papa said Dr. Chapman preached a fine sermon. Claire was taken sick Fri. with a temperature of 102 degrees. Dr. Elkus held forth today in Philosophy. I got her watch out from the movable part of the top of the desk. Signed up for German books for next semester. Finished Scott reading & wrote my Scott paper on "Scott's Idea of a Poet". Tues. Dec. 12. Helen Dickinson met me in front of Strong & walked over to Gym & then to Philosophy with me. She was quite talkative, likes her course very much this year. Rec'd letter from mamma. "I hope you made good use of your $10.00. Make it go as far as possible, for they don't grow on every bush". Did M. Prose before dinner & Ec. after. Sewed some. Wed. Dec. 13. Had 1st serum injection today. Prof. Treadwell has started us reviewing Biology. We began today. Had to write entire hour in "J" on "Scott as Nature Poet". (1. favorite scenes. 2. method 3. attitude toward nature.) Made carefree outline of debate held last Sat. both affirm. & neg. Read article in "Case & Comment" on Com. Gov't. Did a few more scallops. Did rising & falling infliction, monotone & circumflex examples1911. for Spoken English. Learned more of Tintern Abbey. Paid $2.00 for Miscellany. Pd. $.25 for Club House fair. Enquired about class ring. Rec'd letter from J.L.G. Thurs. Dec. 14. Prof. Riley had our quiz section in Pholosohy today and it was fine. I asked him after class about the possibility (of which Dr. Hill spoke once) of having half or twice as many hours in our day & he said we would have to be changed to be proportionate to the change in time. A second trial debate was scheduled for 7.30 P.M. but Judith Williams' side has backed out so there is a big probability of the joint T and M and Qui Vive debate being given up. Class prayermeetings were held tonight 1913 in Freshman parlor, leader Ruth Holliday who spoke on our being channels through which Christ can work. It will give us peace, faith, happiness, and confidence if we are not sufficiently confident in ourselves while if we are conceited it will take the conceit out of us. Spoken English 9 P.M. Miss Monroe said "I know more about you girls than you have any idea I know". Miss G. Bassett is very erect in her bearing. Hall meeting at 1.15. H. Ferris & I went to Inn, Flag Shop & Mrs. Jannons to Christmas exhibits. Fri. Dec. 15. Two sections met in Ec. today & we had Miss Wells. Rec'd handkerchiefs & a letter 1911. from Home. Mama writes Claire has been sick since last Friday. Papa gave an address last night before the Men's Club of the Memorial Ch. on So. Orange Ave. "I hope you have written to Mrs. Thornton, she always thought so much of you". "I have made some lovely bags for Christmas I just wish you could see them before I send them away". "I rec'd a nice little note from Elizabeth thanking me for being so nice to her". Prof. Washburn lectured 5th hr. on the "Psychology of the Frog". Miss Wood told us about Scott's life and showed us some postals of Abbotsford etc. Went downtown. Attended the students' meeting. Report of Charter com. was accepted tonight. Over 600 were present. After students went to Club House fair for a few minutes. Got a new catalogue today. Sat. Dec. 16. Read Rand on Hume also Huxley. Read "Die Quitzows" at 4 P.M. heard Edith Wynne Matthison read Tempest III 1 Romeo II 2 Hamlet III 1 Henry VIII IV 2. 2 Sonnets from Portugese (Mrs. Browning) "Servant in the House" church scene. No chapel. Did some Ec. then donned my pink dress and after 9 P.M. wended my way1911. to officer's parlor in Main where I met Mrs. and Mr. Kennedy & also Bishop Lloyd. (Miss Monroe invited me Thursday P.M.) Had a splendid time. Came in Raymond at 10.30 P.M. & so had to sign. Rebecca Lawrence wrote her topic (Philosophy) as a play with the scene laid in the Coffee House in London. She, Caroline Mills, Lucy Penniman, Frances Jewell, & Abbie Hagerman served tonight. A. Rowlands is an official tutor in Math & Latin. Gladys Sutton is up today with Mildred & her old table gave a party in 104R. Sun. Dec. 17. Bishop Lloyd preached a fine sermon on "Send them not away. Give ye them to eat". Can you do it? Are you taking advantage of the opportunities given you here, the highest this country can give you, for your own selfish advancement or so you can later give them to the hungry souls who will come to you. "If a person is real, people will go to him". Wrote to J.L.G., Gladys Dutton, Mrs. Lawrence Patterson (Floren Hopper) and home. Fixed stunt book. Called on Miss Wick. Christmas music in P.M. I liked "heilige nacht" best. Last Sunday I'll spend at Vassar in the year of 1911. 1911. Mon. Dec. 18. Wrote on 2 questions in Ec. Saw Miss Wylie at her office hour (12.20-12.45) in 24 Rockie. I didn't realize till today when she looked up my name that each department has us card catalogued. Deutsche Verein was entertained by die deutsche Abterlung at 4.30. German flags, a Christmas tree, little animals of wood carved in the Tyrol by children (were our presents). We sang German songs both in Senior & Officer's parlors. Muriel Carberry was an angel in white and Leslie Ried was dressed in blue & carried a basket of presents and a switch. Deutsche cakes & lemonade were served. I certainly had a good time. I got a sheep. Ruth Robinson asked me to stay to dinner which I did. Their table is in the new part. In P.M. did Elkin on Hume. Tues. Dec. 19. Did spinal nerves today. Interpreted a passage from Leibniz in Rand. Then Riley read us some of the Hobbes topics. F. Burns - ghost B. " - Roosevelt article. E. Dietrich - geometry F. Bracq - encyclopedia M. Berkimer - monologue Helen Clark - philosophy coat in philosophy shop.1911. Had 6th swimming lesson 4th hr. Rec'd home letter mamma & Claire both wrote. Two dollars for my ticket was enclosed. I bought it about 4 P.M. Rec'd third mail route payment $3.00. Looked up German synonyms. Worked an hour on Knight's Hume. Then G. Bassett & I read Act I sc.2 "As you like it" after which we sewed till 10 P.M. She showed me how to make eyelets. Did German prose after 10 P.M. Wed. Dec. 20. M. Prose was very funny today C. Clemens gave a sentence the meaning of which was most obscure. Mills lectured on speculation today. Rec'd calendar from M. Case, lovely letter from Vovo Morris, and also a pretty handpainted brooch from her. Had second serum injection. Wrote 2 pages on the Function of a Poet for J. to answer a correction made on my Scott paper. Song practice on our Christmas carol. Copied my jingle "A Christmas greeting" for Myra Williams. Clubs 8th. Pegged away on Knight. 1913 sang at Prexy's & all the halls our Christmas carol. Sewed over an hour after 10 P.M. Thurs. Dec. 21. I can't conceive what Kant means my abstract matter which can't be perceived. Philosophy quiz was hard today for that reason. Eliz. McShane, F. Dugan & I were the small minority who had looked up a definition of tragedy for F. 1911. German. Read on Phil. topic. Didn't go to Christians which was a song service. Spoken English at 8.30. G. Bassett & I acted part of Act. I Sc.2 from As you Like It. I was Rosalind and she Celia. "You must pronounce your r's properly in that part". I asked Miss Monroe what my bearing indicates (as she said last week that Gladys is erect) and she said "You are very conscientious". Studied some for Biology quiz (Lab). Tore room up & packed my possessions in the closet. Retired about 1 P.M. Fri. Dec. 22. Miss Wells said several times in Ec. quiz we should use our wits and think. Studied for Lab. quiz which I had 3rd hour (between last half of 2nd and first few minutes of 3rd). Miss Zabriskie gave it to me. Muscles, veins and arteries 2nd lab quiz. Took mail and left at 12 on the special. Went home in a suit-case and suit box. M. Winter went with me on the subway and as far as the Hudson Terminal where I took train for park place/Newark. Sewed coming from Poughkeepsie to New York. It was lots of fun going through the train and wishing the girls and Miss Yost a Merry Christmas. As I went out of the Park place station papa suddenly walked out and helped me with my suit case. His appearance was welcomingly unexpected. Got home about 4 P.M. Helped Claire do up her presents for papa and mamma. 1911. Claire had me play school & taught me to "use my muscle". She said I am stupid for I don't write with my muscle to suit her. It seems very nice to be home again. Retired 8.30 P.M. Sat. Dec. 23. Slept 10 1/2 hrs. last night. Mamma & I went downtown and Christmas shopped. Spent a long time doing up my little array of presents on which I paid $.69 postage, Claire going with me to the sub-station. She helped me do them up. At 8 P.M. went to Entre Nous Club meeting at Chloe Thielman's. Gretta Burgeser & I sewed. The girls sang & then we had a grab bag (Each girl brought a gift and then drew a slip bearing a number corresponding to the number on the gift) I drew a pretty pitcher. The girls danced. Cocoa, cakes & candy were served. Came home about 10 P.M. Then scalloped till midnight. Sun. Dec. 24. Went to church. Papa preached on The wise men coming & giving gifts of gold myrrh and frankincense. 1. The wise men Milton, Blackstone these great and wise men were Christians. 2. The wise men brought gold. 3. Myrrh typifies the bitterness & suffering of Christ's life. 4. The frankincense of praise & gratitude is continuing to be offered. Wouldn't you love to hear all the people of Newark who are intetested in the church sing1911. in unison with all their organs, all their choirs in harmony. Joy to the world the Lord is come. I don't think you'd ever be discouraged after that. S.S. at 2.30 first time in my life I have ever just looked on at Sunday School. Visited with Archie Towers. Looked up C.E. lesson. Harry Fox led and talked rather long but it was good. In evening service James Towers and Hazel Ludlow each sang a beautiful solo and Mr. Edwards & Sarah Heilman a pretty duet. Mon. Dec. 25. Christmas Day. Claire was early awake and almost danced out of bed in her eagerness to find out if Santa had been here. She went down & peeked in and found a Christmas tree trimmed with the ornaments which she yesterday made ready. After breakfast we went into the parlor and found many nice remembrances from Santa Claus. Papa was very much pleased with his bath robe. I am delighted with my things. Ida's present came before Sunday but I didn't open it until today. It is a beautiful, just a grand picture of her in her cap and gown. Oh I love it and am so proud of her. She has changed quite noticeably since graduation from High School. This picture is the sweetest and 1911. shows clearly the refining effect of college. My chain & coin purse, knife, silver necklace with pearl pendant, stockings, 2 books (The Calling of Dan Matthews" and "The Shepherd of the Hills") from Santa and the cunning heart-shaped cushion and apple wax ball from Claire are the kernel of my Christmas. Claire is delighted with her paint book & has painted in it already. For dinner we had tomato soup, chicken & biscuits etc and chocolate sponge. My how delicious. Papa I hear didn't enjoy it as he ate very little. Claire & I walked to Laure Kemps & wished her a Merry Christmas. She too was well remembered. (I wore mama's fur coat) Claire carried her new baby doll. Claire's Eighth Birthday was celebrated by an angel-food cake with eight white canles, cold-chicken etc. Papa couldn't eat with us as he felt ill. Springlike out today and not one flake of snow. Claire had only one birthday whipping and that I gave her after she had gone to bed. About 8 P.M. a few men with wind instruments played on the street "Heilige Nacht", Maryland, The German Rhine, Star Spangled Banner.1911. Tues. Dec. 26. Sewed some, fixed my mixture dress & worked some eyelets on mama's pin cushion which I couldn't finish before Christmas. Mrs. Davenport invited Claire down for the afternoon and she had a very nice time. Helen brought her home. Mrs. Mudd called. Prayermeeting in the P.M. Subject "Gifts of wisdom, knowledge & Joy". These found by Solomon, who by experience discovered that all else was vanity, to be the only things worth while. Wed. Dec. 27. Washing done this A.M. Claire & I did some work in the attic. At 2.30 the Christmas exercises were held. Claire spoke "The Telephone Message" & used our old phone which papa fixed up on a board & tied to a post. He rode both ways on the car as his left leg has a sore spot which is very tender & pains him when he steps on it. In the P.M. went to Mrs. Austin Magie's (45 Finley Pl). She entertained her S.S. class. We had a good time. Refreshments served at 10.30 P.M. Their home is cosy. Reached home just before 12 P.M. Thurs. Dec. 28. I'm no good furnace tender for I let the fire out. Tried unsuccessfully to kindle it alone & had just called mamma down cellar when 1911. Chloe Thielman called. My hands were all dirty with ashes and my clothes unchanged. I didn't wash until I got Ida's photos to show Chloe. She spoke of some girl in her normal class who tho not pretty had a very winning personality. Chloe was good in gymnasium work particularly in the bars on which she did some stunt no other girl did. Not until she stood up to go did I see her workbag which she had brought along in case I was working. It was about 3 P.M. After she went I changed my clothes and no one else called during the afternoon & evening. Wrote letters of thanks to Ida, Aunt Jennie & Aunt Mary. Fri. Dec. 29. I cleaned some upstairs. Reid phoned me to come to his sisters tonight for tea. I went after 5 P.M. Met Miss Fan Hedden V.C. 1904 & her sister Nell (both dear friends of Mrs. Shannon) Dorothy Rolph, Reid Edwards, Miss Shannon, Mrs. S., Melda and Rebecca were the others who sat down to tea with us. We played "grunt" after tea. Then Reid, Dorothy & I went to the Senior Christmas Exercises at church and sat on the very front seat. M. Towers had charge of the little play which was well given by , Christmas 1911. Papa Mamma match scrather - Claire napkin ring - Claire bathrobe - pin cushion - Gretta spoon - A. Jennie $ - Aunt Mary photo - " calendar - E. Gaskin doily - Eva Corteville cards - H. Fox perfume Mr. Cassedy writing paper Cards - Mrs. E.D. Edwards Papa & Mamma " Cassedy cards - Mrs. Barker & Sarah " W.H. Brown Mrs. Loder " Robertson Mr. & Mrs. F. Ernst " Todd " " " R. Mudd " Reynolds " " " R. Emmett Roche Cassie Smith " " " Herzberger Willie Weinrich M. Towers Mrs. Goss D. Rolph Mrs. Rose Harms J.K. Towers Arthur Halsall Christmas 1911. Gretta calendar - M. Case Postals hand painted brooch - Vovo M.Towers calendar - M. Winter J.L.G. " - B. Loder Peggy photo - Ida Bess R. " - Aunt Jennie Cecelia pitcher - Entre Nous Club. Agnes R. chain & coind purse - Santa Mrs. Eckler silver chain with pearl pendant - Santa D. Rolph pocket knife - Santa A. Cassedy stockings - Santa L. Boynton "Dan Matthews" - Santa l. Kemp "Shepherd of the Hills" - Santa Aunt Mary cushion & wax for work bag - Claire address book - Ellen silk handkerchief - Aunt Mamie silver hatpin - T. Jones candy from church. 1911. Frank Platts, Helen Kemp, four fairies, H. Cassedy, B. Edwards, , ,Laura Kemp and A. Halsall. Found cousin Gretta here when I came home. Sat. Dec. 30. In afternoon cousin Gretta and I went downtown to see Hahne's and possibly get a coat for cousin G. In P.M. at 7.30 met the girls on corner of Isabella & the Ave. & went to [Werners] to the "Entre Nous Club" business meeting. Ice cream and nabiscos were served. Sun. Dec. 31. Mr. Edwards took papa to church in his auto. Papa preached a fine sermon on this verse "Speak to my people that they go forward". He dwelt on the S.S. It's purpose is to lead the children to Christ. He made a special plea for an adult Bible class and for a Teachers' training class. Papa said he is not a leader but a coworker. Came up to S.S. & taught B. Magie's class. Did the dishes and played some for cousin Gretta. Went to C.E. at 7 P.M. Mama led. Subject "Some things I would like to do better next year". She spoke of church attendance, bible reading, standing in the seat of sinners & particularly of personal work. J. Towers, A. Halsall, H. Fox and A. Clark who sat together on the front row each spoke nicely. Papa continued his theme 1911. of this morning speaking at greater length on other points of the church work. There are 291 members reported in the assembly minutes. Where are the other 191? I wish I had 100 men and women on whom I could count at each service. Harry Fox asked me today to lead C.E. while I am home for Easter vacation. 1912. Mon. Jan. 1. Cousin Gretta showed me several views of Napenoc where she spends her summers and expects soon to build. She is greatly interested in her family history. I did manage to show her my Vassar views and Claire & I exhibited our respective kindergarten things. I showed her my scroll, Senior Annual and my Martin medal. Went to church about 11 A.M. & helped Margaret T. & Gretta B. decorate for the "Entre Nous reception" held from 2.30 - 6 P.M. in the lecture room. I played a few pieces. Lois Edwards spoke. Several sat on the piano. (10 is a pianoful). Some older people called. The young men staid the longest and we had a good time. Punch & cake were served. Mama came up. (I wore my sicilian) G. Burgeser drew a fine long panel of fourteen girls heads. They are splendid. Harry Fox knows Miss Conrow (French instructor at Vassar). Cousin Gretta left in the afternoon. Papa had some callers Mr. Thompson & son and Mr. John Garrabrant. Wrote letters of thanks to M. Case, Mrs. R.E. Morris (Vovo), B. Loder and New Year's gretting to J.L.G. Finished reading that short story "Bill Bailey". Rec'd letter from M. Case and Wilhelmina Bennett. Claire spent afternoon at Morrison's. 1912. Tues. Jan. 2. Dr. Davenport came again today to see papa's leg which has had a sore spot (just red and tender to the touch) now for a week. I helped hang out clothes. Mended. Mama called on Mrs. Mattice who was wife of the man at the head of Fort Plain Seminary when she went there and Uncle Louis Parsell taught Mathamatics there. Mrs M. was delighted to see her. She as a child played with the Kilburn girls & has a granddaughter in Vassar and a son Arthur in Luckey Platts (Poughkeepsie). Prayermeeting. Theme "To do the thing we have not done before". An Armenian who is studying for the ministry was there & took part nicely. I am glad I could be here to the first prayermeeting of the new year. Rec'd a nice letter from Ida. Wed. Jan. 3. Cleaned gas fixture in dining room. Mended, ironed. Thurs. Jan. 4. Helped mama run the vacuum cleaner downstairs which we put in fine order. 1912. Fri. Jan. the 5th. Helped mama clean upstairs. In the afternoon I made calls on Miss Kilburn & sister, Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Arthur Mudd, Mrs. Shannon and Helen Edwards. Cold and windy. Sat. Jan. 6. About 9 A.M. Mama & I left for N.Y. Orthorpedic hospital to see Christine Utz. But on arriving at 126 E. 59th St. we found out she went home last week. So our trip was in vain. Finished working the eyelets on mama's pincushion cover so it is now all embroidered. In P.M. went to Entre Nous meeting at Helen Kemps. Sewed some for Claires new tiny doll. Sun. Jan. 7. Went to church. Papa spoke of the paralyzing effect of dwelling on the mistakes & failures of the past. This that made the greatest impression on me of all his sermon. Went to S.S. Papa started an adult bible class today. I taught a class of girls. Met a new girl Alyse Vail. Ida Platts led C.E. & spoke good. Consecration meeting. Papa's theme Sun. P.M. was consecration or yielding ourselves to God. Consecration he defined as the voluntary offering up of ourselves unto God. Said goodbye to the young people. I do like them so much. Jim Towers - will power- wont' power of donkey H. Fox - friendship inducement to come to church. Mon. Jan. 8. Overcasted part of that pincushion cover which I cut out today. In afternoon visited Claire in the 1912. third B. grade at Alexander St. school. Her teacher Miss Keyler is a sweet heart. She said I didn't Miss Ordway was so large. I gathered from what Claire said that she was only a few years older. "A clergyman", one of the children said as this word's meaning was asked in course of their reading, "is a coachman". In P.M. I attended the first service of the Week of Prayer. It was very stormy out and terribly slushy coming home. Those present were Mr. Towers, Archie T., Jim T., Mr. Carl, Mr. Griffith, Mr. Chandler, Harry Halsall, Miss Bingam, Mrs. Davenport, Mrs. Burgeser, papa, Horatio Hammond and myself. It was a wonderful meeting. Subject. The Sunday School. Tues. Jan. 9. Packed up my tresure's in the box in the attic, also put Claire's drawer in order. Papa fixed my pocket book (black seal). I put the ribbon thru the cover & put the completed pincushion on mama's bureau. Papa thot I'd better take an early train so after topping off with some cocoanut pudding he and I left home at 11.30 and reached Grand Central at 12.50. I left at 1.50 P.M. No V.C. girl was visible on the train so I read the Miscellany thoroughly. Reached college about 5 P.M. Saw Peggy & E. McShane. Settled & read part of As you Like It. Went over to Davison to see Alma K. & Agnes R. 1912. Wed. Jan. 10. Borrowed M. Tallant's "Lambs Tales of Shakespeare" for M. Prose. Rec'd Christmas card from Helen Simpson. Had 3rd serum injection (this time by Dr. Luper). Wrote a letter home. Retired about 9.30 P.M. Thurs. Jan 11. In Biol. Lab Miss Zabriskie had on her left 4th finger a beautiful solitare diamond. (a vacation development I guess) Rec'd Christmas note from Ellen S. and a letter from Marian Case. 7th hr. heard Agnes R. say part of her "Hist. of Albegra" in Room 22 and 8th. we tried to skate. I had a hard time to get mine on and couldn't keep the right one on after I had gotten it on. Dr. T. led Christians and spoke on cheerful courage. We should find out our own temperaments knowing their good and bad (virtue gone to seed) points. Don't worry. Read (not the Ladie's Home Journal etc) but great lives ("The Eleventh Hour") travel and every day some poetry. Don't let your mind be a sieve for this light reading. Whatever is impure in it will remain in you mind. Rec'd letter from Irene Todd. Mrs. Hill was there tonight. It is so good to see her again but I am sorry she is in mourning (for her mother). H. Ferris 1912 quoted this that her father has told her, "1912. John Grier Hibben was today elected President of Princeton. Abbie H. and I had a spoken English lesson after Christians. After I got home I was so very sleepy I lay down for a few minutes and soon retired. I understand now as never before the force of these words "Work for the night is coming". I can work in the day time but get so sleepy in the evening. Fri. Jan. 12. Ruth Pember has on the E. bulletin board a diagram of a flourishing tree labelled production. The roots are the factors of production, nature, Labor, industrial organization. Mary Lancaster told me Miss Wells said her Ec. quiz papers were excellent. Adeline DeSale 1914 assists in the Chemistry Lab. Finished Lab. work on the frog today but haven't had my third quiz yet. Went downtown, wrote card home. Looked up Mr. Arthur Mattice in Luckey Platts. Mama knew him when she was at Fort Plain. Had a nice visit with him. Stopped at Infirmary & saw Mary Ross & left note for Maud K. Wore pink dress to dinner. Heard Ludwig Hess from the Zillerthal Switzerland sing in P.M. A beautiful voice and a splendid face are his. Sat. Jan. 13. Met Mr. Topping (Gladys T's father). Finished the ["Childe Herold"]. Handed in my elections for next semester. Did M. German, Economics and 1912. some of F. Germ. In P.M. reread Hume in Rand and outlined it. 20 below zero today. Sun. Jan. 14. Rev. Stimson (from Manhattan Congregational church N.Y. city) preached this a.m. He is Dorthy S.'s father. "I will hear what the Lord will speak concerning me" was his text. Marconi message rec'd on a ship 1200 miles from New York, Cliff Mountain - man alone in pine forest - man walking alone on an ocean liner's deck at night- These men heard God's message to them and it changed their lives. Three steps in obedience. We must of course listen to hear. 1. It is easy to go. 2. Waiting to obey brings argument. 3. Obedience made impossible by waiting so long. Called on the sick at the Infirmary. Mary Ross & Cornelia F. & left word for Maud K. and Dorothy Hood. After dinner called on Marion Mattice (1914) and went to the Lib. & read "The Eleventh Hour in the Life of Julia Ward House" by her daughter. Went to music, chapel & Christians. Wrote home. Mon. Jan. 15. Had a half-hour Ec written. First indoor meet practice 8th. I went & kicked. Am working on the hitch kick. Rec'd letter from Aunt Jennie. In P.M. at 8 heard Prof. Richard Burton of the Univ. of Minnesota lecture on "Dickens the Artist". 1912. He read several selections from Dickens & his final point was that Dickens had the spirit of Christ. Mr. Burton's idea of a statue of D. is that Dickens should have his arm raised in benediction. Tues. Jan. 16. Had 3rd & 4th lab. quizzes in Biology. Miss Robinson gave them to me, she is a dear. Riley read the original topics on Locke. 8th hr. heard Mr. Carey, a missionary to Turkey lecture to a crowded room (Rockie 22) on the Mohammedan religion. He wore the native costume with a gold & white turban & upheld Mohammedanism as if he were a Mohammedan himself. He had a prayer rug & spoke sitting on the floor. Splendid address "great advantage to have the women's mouth's tied up". Studied Ec & Germ. in Lib. in P.M. First home letter of 1912 came today. Mama and Claire both wrote me & Claire sent me a C.E. topic book. Mama had a fine time at Middletown where she spoke last week. The Week of Prayer was well attended considering the weather & walking. Wed. Jan. 17. Had 4th serum injection today. An hour's written in J. on character of Lucifer in Byron's "Cain". After chapel in Edith Pratt's room a joint discussion on Des Moines plan of city government1912. by commission took place. 9 = affirmative & Trix = negative. After I finished & left, Eliz. McShane was affir. & Trix again negative. G. Bassett, Abbie & I did our "As you Like It" scenes in my room. Althea Erwin borrowed my German book & told me Vic wants me to work on this committee & look up some more statistics as mine are so good. So then evidently I am not to be one of the joint discussers. Thurs. Jan. 18. Worked on Com. gov't 6th class meeting 7th and 8th I heard Prof. Palmer's lecture on Places of interest near Rome because of their connection with Horace. It was illustrated. Prof. P. herself took some of the pictures. Heard Trix debate & a few minutes of Eliz. McShane's speech in Edith Pratt's room. Then went to Spoken English. Miss Monroe had us introduce each other as speakers. Abbie & I, Gladys & I did our scenes. Miss M. said I have improved. Song practice this noon on Philosophy songs. Fri. Jan 19. Finished the "vascular bundles" in Lab. today 7th hr heard part of Dr. Seaman's illustrated lecture on "A scientific hunting trip thru Central Africa with special reference to the tetsi fly & the sleepy sickness". Good. 8th hr. T & M. debate joint discussion by Trix Sutton (affirm) and 1912. E. McShane (neg) on Resolved, that the Des Moines plan of com. gov't is more advantageous to the cities of the U.S. than the pres. system. Rec'd a nice letter from Ida. In P.M. heard my fifth lecture for this week on "Law and social progress" by Dean Kerchway (Exchange Prof. from Columbia). Spent about 2 hrs. then reading over my Philosophy notes. Albertina who staid up till after 11 p.m. made a hot drink of malted milk which we enjoyed together. Sat. Jan. 20. Worked 4 hrs. straight in the a.m. on my Philosophy topic and 3 more hrs straight in the afternoon. At 3.30 p.m. I finished it. Went to Lib. & started German. Met Lucy Penniman on the way and she invited me to tea. At 5.30 I went. Lucy, Frances, Anne, and Bernice are the hostesses. Good time. Finished Lehmann on das tragische & reviewed Ec. outline to Production. Went to bed at 12 P.M. Washed my hair at 9 P.M. Sun. Jan. 21. Walked to Young's with E. McShane to get some roses for her Prof. McCurdy. Rev. Seeley from Plainfield N.J. preached a good sermon from text "Forsake your thought". Wrote to Ida also a nice letter home. Called on H. White, S. Walker, A. Wilson & L. Lang. Heard Dr. Kimball at 7 P.M. & in Senior Parlor on a College Women's 1912. in Medical Missions. Heard her speak in senior parlor too. Mon. Jan. 22. Rec'd letter from papa. My express package containing my winter suit, black & white silk waist etc. I got this A.M. and wrote a card home acknowledging it. Spent and hour & a half reading and correcting my Topic and in the p.m. cut chapel (first time this semester) and spent three and a quarter hours copying my Philosophy topic on Hume. "One Act in the Life of Philosophy". I had five scenes and about 2600 words. Indoor track practice 8th hr. Tues. Jan. 23. Handed in my topic which isn't due till tomorrow. After Riley finished lecturing me rose and sang two songs in honor of the occasion which he enjoyed. Rec'd a nice letter from Aunt Viva, and a nice home letter. [The Experience social was a great success. $44.00 was made and mama wrote 60 verses. In Sunday School last Sunday there were present 321 (the largest S.S. they have ever had) Fine audience in the A.M. & P.M. Endeavor was crowded & the house full for evening service. Mama had Mr. Gilchrist to dinner. Claire wrote me a cute letter] Florence Ackerman is back. Wed. Jan. 24. M. Prof. Mills had several of the "Ec" sections in Room 34 today & answered questions that had 1912. been handed in on Production. Rec'd a card from mama stating that Uncle Henry's little Marian died Sat. Jan. 20. Fixed my red dress and went to Deutsche Verein 8th hr. Kinarda Busch told in German the story of the Piper of Hamlin and showed us pictures of the quaint little town which she visited this last summer. Chocolate was served. We sang a few songs spending a very pleasant hour. (Miss Stroebe thot Louise Boynton was a Senior) P.S.V. meeting in P.M. Thurs. Jan. 25. Miss Mack thot I was nervous in Lab. today and advised me to go for a walk. Ha!Ha! I did but took the mail. "Tebbie" Ingersoll got "Excellent" on her Biology notebook & Miss Mack said she always knows no matter what you ask her. I talked most of the hour in Phil. quiz being the only one who upholds the position that we have innate ideas of right and wrong. L. Boynton's father visited F. German today. I saw Prof. Whitney while I was reading the requirements for applicants for different fellowships etc. and she said in speaking of exams that we ought to correlate our knowledge, take plenty of exercise and come into the exam with a clear head. Class meeting 8th. Election of officers. Pres. Ruth Holliday. Vice P. Hazel Harrison. 1912. Sec'y. Helena Doughty. Tres. Ethel Dietrich. In the P.M. went to Christians which Margo Cushing led. Subject Impressions. 1. Those false ones we give consciously. 2. unconsciously 3. The false ones we get of other people. Spoken English last recitation just Gladys & I were there. At 9 P.M. song practice in Gym & we serenaded Sylvia Conant & Ruth Holliday. Table party # 3 & 9. Fri. Jan. 26. Worked over two hours in Lab. Had at 1.15 a hall meeting to discuss rotation of all tables for two months. It was carried. Exciting remarks made "Treadie" let us out 20 min. early. Wrote in "J" on the memorized selections we had for today. I went to Lab. & staid till 5 P.M. Mended my red dress again. Reviewed Bruno. Went out at 9.15 & learned the song to sing at 9.35 to Katherine Wells (1915's new president). [in margin] Got "Excellent" on my Phil. topic. Sat. Jan. 27. Edith Pratt asked me to collect the tax of $.05 to charter the boat for the Junior boat ride. Finished Biology Lab. Had 6th serum injection. T & M. 1.15 when Tebbie Ingersoll was sworn in as new speaker. Studied Philosophy in the afternoon. Went downtown eighth hour. Studied Philos in P.M. Collected some of the $.05 dues. Then from 10.30 P.M. till 12 P.M. Henrietta Hess and I talked over Philos. 1912. She brought me in some candy last night and tonight more candy. Also had some chicken. She said it had helped her to go over the Philosophers together. Sun. Jan. 28. Prof. iggs of Auburn Seminary preached a fine sermon on Matt. 13:13. unseeing eyes. I. As we think we are II. As we are we see III. As we see we act. Read some in King Lear. Cleaned my desk drawer. Wrote letter to Helen Simpson. Called on Adeline DeSale (424D). Played on the piano from 5-6 P.M. Wrote home. Went to chapel & Christians. [Prexy spoke on love of dominion. The power of wealth, place etc. because of opportunity & circumstance vs. personality & the gift of service which is the only means of getting power in the kingdom of God. Others spoke of Really knowing people before we judge. Showing our love. Being willing to do little services.] Looked at Louise Sugdens Philosophy exam. paper in 200M. It behooves me to answer the questions thereon. Mon. Jan. 29. Philosophy Exam. in N.E.B. 1913 marched to the N.E.B. and to Sanders Lab. singing. The exam was nice. I got Georgia Wiseman's folding 3 shelf mission bookcase down from the store room1912. put my Schiller set in regular bookcase and in general adjusted my books, now my bookrack is on top of the little bookcase and Helen Simpson's picture (now in a frame) and Aunt Jennies picture look down from my desk. My little Buffalo paper weight is there too. Rec'd nice letter from Ida. [She can come to visit me on her way home for Spring vacation and wants me to visit her in May.] Studied Ec. Papa's oval picture is on the big bookcase. Tues. Jan. 30. Second hour (10.50) had Economics exam in Sanders Lab. All the questions were concerned with the market. In afternoon had German prose exam in 35R. Rec'd home letter. [Claire wrote me about little cousin Marian's funeral. Claire has a new coat. Mama writes, "I hope you will have great success in your exams this week. Be careful and say just what you mean and don't lose time looking at the questions." Papa has the tickets for his lectures all printed.] Rec'd package containing brown silk and the prettiest pink satin rose (for the neck) I ever saw. Rec'd letter from Aunt Mary. Who also told about Marian's death. Uncle Chas. sent me his regards. Studied hard on Biology and J. English.
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Creator: Ordway, Katherine Gretta
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea
Date: 1912-1913
Text: K.G. Ordway. '13 (Katherine Gretta) Feb. 8, 1912. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1912. Wed. Jan 31 Biology exam in N.E.B. Then second hour J. English exam in 32. Spent the afternoon doing German dep't work. It occurred to me while working that it would be great fun to go home this week end. Thurs. Feb 1 Did more German dep't work. Received for F. German. Got my first leave of absence from Miss Landon at noon in North. Fri. Feb 2. F. German (drama course) exam. first hour in 19. A...
Show moreK.G. Ordway. '13 (Katherine Gretta) Feb. 8, 1912. g. Catherine A. Parnell1 1912. Wed. Jan 31 Biology exam in N.E.B. Then second hour J. English exam in 32. Spent the afternoon doing German dep't work. It occurred to me while working that it would be great fun to go home this week end. Thurs. Feb 1 Did more German dep't work. Received for F. German. Got my first leave of absence from Miss Landon at noon in North. Fri. Feb 2. F. German (drama course) exam. first hour in 19. A very nice exam. Took the mail & then packed my suit case and left at 12.50. Evelyn Noble rode with me to Yonkers. I reached home between 4 and 5. Papa came to the door and when he saw me said "Sh. Go in and sit down and I'll speak to Mrs. Ordway." So I did. Mama came down thinking to find a saleswoman and was greatly astonished to find me. It was great fun to surprise them. This A.M. I rec'd a letter from home. [Yesterday was Claire's promotion day. She left Miss Keylor and now has Miss Smallstick for her teacher. Mrs. Pugsley spent the day at 25 West End Ave. yesterday. My Teachers Training class is organized with 28 members. Isn't that splendid! "Mama has 10 in her mission study class." "Now I suppose this week is examinations2 1912. and remember your failing say what you mean and make no mistakes." Papa enclosed the last two bulletins.] - [ I told the family I loved Dr. Baldwin yesterday as a woman, for the first time. She gave me my 7th serum injection. I told her my plan for surprising my family and she said "That's right. Go home every chance you get."]. Claire was delighted to see me and exclaimed "Now I can have somebody to sleep with me." We had early supper and I enjoyed some of goodies of yesterday's entertainment for Mrs. Pugsley. We also retired early. I was just taking down my hair preparatory to retiring when the door bell rang. Papa got out of bed and went to the door. There stood James Stewart and Miss whom he is visiting in New York. Papa showed them to the parlor and the entire Ordway family then made a record in dressing and soon appeared. We had a splendid visit. Miss knows Sanborn in 1915. Sat. Feb. 3 Mama, Claire and I went downtown, did some errands and at 1.p.m. Claire had her 3rd violin lesson in the studio of Mr. just beyond Hahnes. There are ten in the class. I met Mr. who told me a little3 1912. about the violin. I did some mending. Papa and I staid up and talked college. I got some information from him and from mama as to my family tree. He and I looked over the 1884 class book. He gave me Mr. Belknap's name who lives in Poughkeepsie. Sun Feb. 4. Went to church. Papa preached on this text. "Be not drunk with wine wherein is excess but be filled with the spirit. I surprised the church people too. Mr. Axt played two violin selections and the singing was particularly good. Packed my suit case. Had chicken and biscuits for dinner. My, how good (I have had muffins, chocolate sponge and gelatine jelly since I have been home, in addition to bananas & peanut salad, and potato salad). Left home about 2 pm. Papa went to the car with me. Arrived in Grand Central 3.40. Left 4.03. Sat with Mrs. Acheson Lyons from Yonkers who knows a 1915 girl from Hudson Ann Kennedy. Reached college about 6.30. Went to Christian's. Chapel was held in Assembly Hall tonight at 7.15. I went to that too. Wrote to Ida & wrote Home. 4 1912. Mon. Feb. 5. Second semester begins. Rec'd a note from Prof. Palmer asking for my schedule if I intend to take N. Latin. This semester Economics meets in 35. Saw Miss Buck today for the first time. Louise Boynton told me in B.B. English today that this summer she is going abroad with her aunt. How fine. Had F. German also today. Rec'd a notice of the Spring Maid which is to be played in town Thurs. Went out for track 8th. Swung quite decently on the horizontal ladder today. Helped Prof. Whitney unpack our new German books. Ice Carnival in pm. grand. Sat on fence & ate peanuts with H. Hess. Tues. Feb. 6. Prof Treadwell just kept us a few minutes today in Biology. Had 8th serum injection. Miss Wood read parts of two Platonic dialogues to us in JJ. Rec'd a note from Miss Palmer stating that the second section of N. Latin will meet at the 6th hour Mon. beginning Feb. 12th. Class meeting 8th. Wed. Feb. 7. Was summoned to the messenger room for a note which proved to be my pay ($8.00) for being monitor in Philosophy. Heard a little of the concert given by Prof. Griggs. Then went to clubs. P.S.U. meeting at 7.30 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 8. Discussed Ibsen's "Nora" today (Das Pupperchein"). Donned my good suit and went downtown to Lyndon Hall to call on Miss True but she was not home. So I left my card. Got back in time to hear A. Leslie Walker 190 lecture on her own5 1912. excavations in northern Greece. I can smell antiquities! Went to Christians in p.m. Dorothy Stinson led. Subject "Finding one's self". 1. "Cultivate a sense of proportion." 2. "Forestall our friends' wants." Went to Miss Doane's tea for a few minutes. Fri. Feb. 9. Discussed Shelley's "Alastor". Student's meeting 7th. I was a teller. Nominations made for the members of the Founders Day committee. Ruth Cutler reported that the Maids' Club House fund is complete and urged us to be more considerate of the maids and also to take a deeper interest in the club house. From 8 p.m. - 9.30 p.m. Prof. Francko lectured in German on Durer and Holbein & showed several pictures from each. Result of having the lights turned out (Drop light turned out. Miss Stroeb, Prof. Whitney, Prof. White and Dr. T. Ha!Ha!) I went with Louise Boynton. Sat. Feb. 10. 9th serum injection. Worked some in Lib. Borrowed E. Holloway's skates (Hockeys with shoes) and had a glorious time skating from 2.30 - 4.30 p.m. A. Rowlands, L. Myers and R. Robinson skated with me. I had a splendid time. Read part of "Die Stutzen der Gesellschaft" also Shelley's "The Cenci." -8 degrees today. Sun. Feb. 11. Rev. Tompkins of Trinity church Philadelphia spoke today on "The beauty of holiness."6 1912. [To A. Christianity we owe 1. our appreciation of Beauty in art, music and literature 2. hope. 3. Endeavor. B. Possible objections are really the benefits of Christianity. 1. confession of sin. 2. struggles. 3. pain. C. Because of Christianity we should have 1. magnificent cheerfulness. 2. magnificent courage 3. wear ourselves out in God's service. Not see how long we can live but give forth what we have and see how much we can do. 4. Forty wrestlers wrestling for the Lord.] Walked around the lake with R. Rowlands with whom I went do dinner. Read the articles in the Jan. & Feb. "Century" on the American undergraduate Chapel. Christians. [at which Prexy spoke of Christ's three times asking Peter if he loved him. 1. When we are in doubt or discouraged or in trouble then work, lose ourselves in work, there is no cure like it. 2. We long for Christ and then do not recognize him when he comes. Helen Landon spoke of the pleasure coming from understanding a person. Prof. Shattuck spoke of the importance of loving the Master.] - wrote home. Tried to write a sonnet on the Library. Mon. Feb. 12. Lincoln's birthday. We were seated in Ec. Sight Latin N. met today for first time this semester. Handed my blue card in. Track practice 8th. After chapel in assembly hall to [Taud M] and Qiu Vive was announced the sub-7 1912. ject for the big debate. Resolved that the New York State constitution should be amended to include the initiative and referendum. Miss Yost announced it and then gave us all some most helpful suggestions. Tues Feb. 13. Rec'd home letter containing papa's endorsement of my application for a scholarship. Handed in thru (the unstamped mail) my application for a scholarship of $150.00 for 1912-13. Sent a valentine to Claire and one just like it to Melda Shannon. Had first Biology Lab of this semester 3rd & 4th today. Class meeting 8th [Chairman of Senior parlor com. Bernice Marks, the nominees for the nominating board were reduced to 6. Caroline Johnson elected track manager. I asked if we might have a list posted of the time when new songs were needed and a little idea given as to what kind of song is required.] Wed. Feb. 14. Jane Farley said today while I was waiting for the noon mail "You're the only cheerful mail-carrier Gretta." Miss Stroebe had two girls stand up at once before the class. One translated, the other corrected. Had to go twice with the a.m. mail. Went to the first vocational conference for Juniors & Seniors & heard Rev. Elmer [of 1st Bap. Ch downtown]8 1912. speak on After 9:15 p.m. worked 1 3/4 hrs. on "Deutschland" (Germ. dep't work) I didn't get one Valentine today. Thurs Feb. 15. Wrote a theme for Desip. on "The Art of Criticism" Discussed "Die Stutzen der Gesellschaft" in German. Did my first work on the Big Debate spending two hours in the Lib. getting references, read two articles. In my Copenhagen dress called for first time on Prof. Whitney (241M). Van Duke, Henriette Walter, Eliz Garner, were there when I came and Louise Boynton came soon. Went to Christians which Eleanor Blackman led. Subject Psalms. She read a passage from "The Song of Our Syrian Guests." Did Ec. Fri. Feb. 16. Rose at 6 & read more Spenser. Ec. quiz section met 35R. Enjoyed Biology Lab. this p.m. Rec'd a nice letter from mama. Claire was pleased with her valentine. Meeting of the Raymond Juniors to elect another member of the nomination board. Evelyn Noble got it. I voted this a.m. before breakfast for the Chairman for Founder's Day Com. and for two girls in addition from each of the four classes. ["What organisms can withstand the lowest temperature?" ans. given in Biol. guiz today "Those that have fur."] Had to write for 20 min. in J.J. English on the metre etc. of Spenser's Hymn of Apollo and Hymn of Pan. Went to Gym 7th hr. & had the apparatus room all to myself. Kicked 6 ft. 2 in. very easily with each leg and succeeded in kicking it9 1912. five times with a hitch kick. Wrote card home. Attended Choral Club Concert in P.M. Concert good. Visiting men and their girl hostesses were very interesting. [Miss Eliz. Sherman Clark, contralto of New York had a fine voice but too little dress. It was pale blue satin but [diagram] oh. and there was quite a gap between the ends of her white kid gloves and the short sleeves.] I wore pink dress. N.B. [In Papa's Tues letter he enclosed clippings of the deaths of Frank T. Percy. Benjamin Felker Corrydon M Hulett Augustus J. Foland Mrs. Cornelia Buckler. Mrs. Katherine (DeNief) Plyter.] Sat. Feb. 17. Spent A.M. on Debate. Studied in afternoon. Wore pink dress and watched the dancers in Main for 1 1/2 hours. They looked very pretty. Saw one man I knew Howard Cummings. I looked at him hard but didn't quite dare speak to him as I knew him only from his debating on the West High Team in Rochester. Worked on debate in p.m. Semester bill came out today. From 9.30 to 10 p.m. Peggy served tea downstairs in the temporary reception hall and we enjoyed sitting in the wicker chairs. Sun. Feb. 18. Rev. of Broadway Tabernacle preached on Prayer. [1. Our conception of the universality of law. 2. Not sham prayers but true prayers are answered. 3. Our true prayers are10 1912. always answered though not always granted. Sunlight melts wax but hardens clay. 4. We can change God's action by changing our hearts. A little boy asks his mother a hundred favour during the day but at the end of the day when he is tired out he clambers upon his mother's knee and putting his arms around her neck and laying his cheek against her whispers I love you, mamma, "This is prayer at its highest."] H. White did my hair in an 8 for me. Heard Jeanne Mordoff sing after dinner. M. Kelsey's mission class met today for first time this semester. She read us an article on John R Mott from the Outlook for Nov. 25, 1911. I went to the Lib. Saw some of the big Indian pictures in the case at the north end of the North wing, found out that the big stained glass window in the Lib. had a particular significance & read Wm James little book on "The Energies of Man". H. Clevenger called. Heard Dr. Roe of Colony Oklahoma speak on "The Indians" a fine address ["We have destroyed the fabric of their life" The effect of the gospel in 1. making them (1) clean. Indians got the Theological student at St. Louis to clean up the Pres.'s back yard. (2.) sober. coffee - Indian- hot. (3) Christian - man refused to jump on the American who hit him because it isn't the Jesus11 1912. way to fight, altho the man had his pony and wouldn't give it up.] Then in Senior parlor Mr. Roe told of I. The little deaf & dumb boy to whom he said I am your friend - slicke hands. [nickel] dog (miserable [cur]) "I hope I may be forgiven", & whom he taught to read by the sign language. II. Camping with Mrs. Roe when 3 men driving a herd of horses camped near them. Prayers - Mr. R. knew the man - waving hat. Met Mr. Roe afterward. Faith Merriman 1915, has an aunt who was a missionary to the Indians Miss Robertson and her mother was until she was married. This A.M. wrote to Margaret Towers and tonight wrote home. H. Herr brought me in some grape juice. Mon. Feb. 19. Rec'd letter from Ida. Was called up for an unexcused absence from A.A. Economics Feb. 7, 1912 and I haven't missed one. It is just a mistake. Juniors reseated in chapel tonight. Honors announced in Senior parlor. 34 honor girls and 14 honorable mention. Then at 8 p.m. in Freshman parlor the T & M. committe of 5 and the almost 25 debaters met to get started. At 1 p.m. this noon Helena Doughty & I met in Narola's room to organize our side. Tues. Feb. 20. Went to Dr's office for 10th serum injection. Enjoyed Biology Lab. My little "hydra" behaved nicely. Rec'd a nice12 1912. home letter containing one from Mama and one from Claire. "Papa's college class wants him to come to the dinner at the Waldorf in honor of Pres. Hibben but he thinks he cannot go on account of the money." Had a cut in JJ to attend Prof. Scott's lecture on the Ultimate Principle of Literary Criticism, which proved most interesting being in dramatic form at congress of letters in the Republic of China about the year 1902. Our side met for final debating plans before lunch. At 7.30 in Student's room the first trial debate was held. Affirm. Bassett, Agnes Wilson, Quackenbush Neg. Doughty, Rivenburg, Ordway Got home about 9 p.m. & staid up till 12 p.m. & finished my Shelley paper. Wed. Feb. 21. Rose at 6 A.M. and read Bullock (Adam Smith on Wages). First Ec. written of second semester and I disgraced myself on it. Today went wrong. 3rd hr. I carried mail, wrote & copied a theme for B.B. English. Rec'd nice letter from Susan Griggs Graybill, the V.C. alumna to whom I wrote in Honglok, Canton, China. She sent views of the Canton Christian college & wrote some of the revolution. (Letter dated Jan. 17). Copied part of my Shelley paper in Biology and finished it in J.J. (a thing I never do as a rule). Clubs 8th hr. No chapel. Louise Boynton & I went over to Assembly Hall at 7.30 to the 2nd vocational conference & heard Miss Brooks, a splendid looking and finely 13 1912. spoken Y.W.C.A. Secretary speak on the Y.W.C.A. Read part of Ibsen's "Gespenster". Looked over the courses in the catalogue partly to see what I really want to take next year and partly to put me to shame for my bum Ec. quiz paper of today and finally to give me new inspiration. H. German is giving tutor lessons in Chemistry. Thurs. Feb. 22. Washington's Birthday, and the stars & stripes waved in the wind from the flag pole on Main. Eliz. Baldwin 1914, gave me a nice correspondence card box for my debate notes. Rec'd note from C.Johnson about the Indoor meet which comes Mon. Kicked 7th. Saw Frances Jewell. Had Trudell & Galagher meet in my room to organize. Prexy spoke about being familiar with the writings and policies of "the Fathers". Christians, Doc. McKee 1912 led & spoke on the Spirit of criticism distinguishing harmful & helful criticism. Worked on debate in Lib. & then at home till the clock hands were suspiciously near 12 pm. Fri. Feb. 23. Wrote most of the hour in J.J. interpreting the first canto of the Revolt of Islam. Had 2nd trial 8th. Affirm. Trudell Gallagher Ordway Neg. Wilson Kelsey Erwin Met Bernice M. & A Rowlands in Lib. to organize & after Prof Clark of Williams lecture on the "Iconoclast of History" [which was good & told how14 1912. some iconoclasts have shown that Washington was not a great general that he did not originate constructive legislation but acted on the advice of others] met M. Phillipe in F. Jewell's room & organized for another debate. Found out this week that Eliz. Baldwin & Eliz. Holloway are both on the Hall play committee. M. Phillips said today in the Philos. seminar room "If I had to choose between a clear mind and knowing something I'd take the clear mind." Sat. Feb. 24. Finished 324.73 p.51. Debated at 10 A.M. on aff. Affir. Jewell, Phillips, Ordway Neg. McShane, Campbell, Klippel and at 11 A.M. substituting for Ruth Holliday. Affir. Marks, Ordway, Rowlands Neg. Sutton, Bassett, King. Rec'd home letter from mamma [Feb. 22 papa went into New York to meet an old classmate (of 35 years ago) from Alfred University at a hotel at 10 A.M. They dined together & after ["reminising"] "reminiscing" separated at 2 P.M. Claire recited yesterday about Washington and did finely. Try and keep well and do well. I feel anxious to know whether you get on the debate] Also rec'd a nice letter from Margaret Towers. Swept & dusted my room after lunch. Worked in Lib. Phil. meeting at 8 P.M. Dorothy Phillips won the prize for writing the best play in. Alone in apparatus room from 5.15 - 5.40 P.M. practiced kicking. 15 1912. This year's contest. Studied. Sun. Feb. 25. Read on account of the evangelistic meetings by Mills & Davis. Rev. Fosdick of Montclair preached on what it is to be a Christian. 1. To follow in the footsteps of Jesus. 2. To imitate not copy, his divine life not his physical life which belongs only to his own generation. Jean Mordoff sang after dinner. Mission class at 2 P.M. in 213S. Mrs. Potter, Sec'y of the Pres. Woman's Board of Home missions was there and told several interesting things. At 4 P.M. I heard her speak in Senior parlor. "Jesus was a gentleman if there ever was one. A gentleman never goes where he is not wanted & Jesus doesn't force us ever." She told some interesting stories which show that foreign & home missions are one. Took short walk with H. Hess. Chapel, Christians - Prexy spoke on the need of having amid the changes of life fixed principles on which we can fall back. The one he recommended is God is. Read Anna Robertson Brown's "What is Worth While". No one appeared at lunch tonight at table 6 so I sat alone in state at the head of the table. Had a whole seat to myself in Christians. Finished letter to mamma which I began this morning. 16 1912. Very springlike out today. [scratching pimples makes them spread] Mon. Feb. 26. Portia Richardson came to me for help in translating part of the Prologue to Wallenstein. Darned white stockings. Did Ec. in Lib for an hour. Indoor meet 7.30 P.M. to 10.45 P.M. Frances Jewell won first place 5 points for high kick and I got second place in hitch and kick. 2 points. I invited Helen Ferris and Lucia Gordy as my two guests. Tues. Feb. 27. Read some Keats. Had 12th serum injection. Rec'd nice letter from home [Mama writes that Ida Zetzsche & her college friend Miss Obely of Arlington called Sat A.M. Papa did go to the big banquet in the Waldorf in honor of Pres. Hibben of Princeton. $5.00 per plate. (A.G.Todd) Nearly 1200 men sat down to dinner and the two great galleries of the ball room were filled with elegantly dressed women in evening dress. Mrs. Grover Cleveland was the guest of honor among the on-lookers. I shall be very anxious to know whether you are chosen on the debate or not.] Claire also wrote me. Was called up to Miss MacCaleb who gave me my scholarship slip entitling me to $150.00 for 1912-13. [She said Can't you work a little harder? You're work is not very high. Do you have trouble with any subject? Perhaps you are doing the best you can if you are we can't ask any more. I told her I wasn't doing as well in Economics17 1912. as in my other subjects] I was greatly surprised to hear her talk like this. My marks must be terribly low. Miss Wood gave back the paper written in class on the Interpretation of Canto I of the Revolt of Islam. [Doesn't the woman stand for anything more abstract? What is the conflict then?] Had to go to Prof. Whitney's lecture on Russian Drama 8th hr in Room 14. Marian Tallant was my guest at dinner. Did Ec. in Lib. in P.M. Narola went to Main with me. G. Bassett & I practiced together pronouncing O and U. Portia Richardson wants me to give her a tutor lesson on the Wallensteins Lager. Out of a possible 105 marks M.G. Sweeney has 92 As and Helen Lockwood 100. Prexy prayed tonight that we might not compare ourselves among ourselves as the manner of some is but that we may take advantage of our opportunities. Wed. Feb. 28. Spent 1/2 hr. reading 13 p. of Wallenstein's Lager. Rec'd letter from papa containing a clipping of the dinner at the Waldorf Fri P.M. where 1100 Princeton men sat down in honor of Pres. Hibben. Also a draft for $135.37 which I took to Mr. Poll & had my bill receipted. Miss Rourke read John Burroughs' Essay on Nature and the Poets. Wrote a letter to papa & enclosed my receipt for $135.37 and also my slip entitling me to "You take the neatest notes I ever saw "G. Hill said to me today.18 1912. my scholarship of $150.00 for 1912-13. Worked a few minutes on debate. Clubs. Prexy spoke [on our trying to save time & urged us to become readers and use our opportunities. Form now the habit of reading each day something which has been produced by the poets or the great thinkers. Worked 1 1/4 hrs. in Lib. on Debate reading Beard & Schultz. Saw Trix and Gladys Bassett & organized my side. Prexy said that our colleges are lacking in culture. They are turning out efficient men and women but very few cultured men and women. Thurs. Feb. 29. Wrote for description a theme on the manner of speech of Mrs. R. Mudd. 3rd hr. did Ec. in Lib. Had to fill in 7 blanks in one of Kipling's sound descriptions. Spent 6th, 7th & 8th in Lib on debate and did not go to Deutsche Verein 8th hr at which charades were given, nor to class meeting. Heard Miss Buck speak in Christians on the Standard of Values in college Life. [1. Find out what your own standards are. By honestly answering what do I always find time to do? 2. Your working standard is what you actually live up to not what you'd like it to be. 3. Each of us has in memory or in real life some one person whom we carefully watch and whose standard of life we ascertain19 1912. not by his or her conversation but by the life lived every day. 4. Having found a better standard than our own it can be made effective only by applying it.] My 5th trial debate 8.30 P.M. affir. McShane, Rowlands, Wilson. Neg. Ordway, Bassett, Sutton. Fri. Mar. 1 Rec'd a note from papa who is busy with preparations for the Annual meeting "writing, songs for the occasion and printing tickets etc." "Will you be here Apr. 1. Mon.?" He returned my scholarship slip with his signature & I took it to the office. Enjoyed Lab today, began the earth worm. Discussed "Prometheus Unbound" in English today. Spent all of 7th & 8th and a half hour more making out an affirmative (10 p) brief on Initiative & Referendum debate. Met H. Doughty to organize for tomorrow. Read 40 p. in Hauptmann's "Vor Sonnenaufgang". Papa sent my "Decisive Hour of Christian Missions" so it came today. Sat. Mar. 2. Worked out 1st aff. speech. Took mail. Had 13th serum injection. (6th this semester) Had 6th trial debate in Lib. in Bible Seminar room. Aff. Ordway Doughty Campbell Neg. Rowlands Lancaster McShane The debate was not good. McShane did best, she had statistics comparing Oregon & New York in20 1912. population, illiteracy, % of foreign born, % of property owner. The committee reminded us forcefully that big debate is just three weeks distant. From 11.20 - 12.40 gave Portia Richardson a tutor lesson on Act. I. Wallenstein "Piccolomini", which I rose early to read this A.M. from 6-7. Florence Kridel got my Play Ticket (2nd Hall play.). Rachel Whitcomb gave me my individual criticism at 1.30. My delivery is especially poor. Saw the last three acts of Ibsen's "The Pillars of Society" good. H. Rosenthal = Bernick. Wrote home for my N.Y. state civies. Worked on debate in Lib for an hour. Read part of ch. 1 in Zwerner's "Unoccupied Fields". Staid up till midnight & finished reading Hauptmann's "Vor Sonnenaufgang" (all but 10 p.). Peggy borrowed my fruit knives for a breakfast party tomorrow & H. Hess came in to have her German looked over. Sun. Mar. 3. Town Sunday. Went to Presbyterian Church. The Battle of the Wilderness. "If thou be the Son of God." 1. Necessary. 2. Must be fought alone. 3. The battle is decisive. Walked home with Helen Van Dyck. Mission class. Then read for 1 1/2 hrs in Lib. Walked around Sunset with A.G. Rowlands. Chapel. Christians Prexy spoke on "The Mind of Christ". It was not self centered but always looked away from self. Wrote to Ida, Aunt Ella & home. E. McShane borrowed21 1912. "Von Sonnenaufgang". H. Hess came in & talked about the modern methods of S.S. teaching which Miss Demming of 1st Bap. Ch. downtown talked on today to Prof. Chamberlain's class. G. Barrett came up to get a note for her brief & talked debate. Retired 10.30 P.M. Mon. Mar. 4 Met Trix & Neida at 1.15 in 310S to organize. Rec'd letter from Gladys Dutton. Tues. Mar. 5. Rec'd nine letters from Mama & Claire. Eight united with the church Sun "About your girl friends, certainly you can have them to dinner or luncheon whichever you prefer & I will do all I can to make it pleasant for them". Claire is doing finely with her violin and quite likes it now. Had 7th trial 8th hr. Aff. Quackenbush Sutton Ordway Neg. Doughty Vinton Phillips Wed. Mar. 6. Handed it outside assignment in Ec, a written answer to a specific question. B. Burns paper on Shelley's nature descriptions was read in class. Met A. Campbell & A. Erwin in a room of library basement & for an hour we "organized". After "Clubs" Today Miss Ballantine said that when she first tried to swing clubs alternately (one hand circle and one large circle at the same time) it seemed as if she never could get it. Keep at it & you'll get it. 22 1912. Thurs. Mar. 7. Had 14th serum injection. Rec'd letter from Ida. Song practice 1.10. Had 15 min. written in German F.F. Worked 6th on debate. 7th and until 5 p.m. Althea, Agnes C. & I were downstairs in the Lib. discussing our stand. I had to show that the cause of the present evils is the machine and that the Initiative & Referendum won't break its power. My 8th trial 7.30 P.M. Affirm - Phillips. Quackenbush. Doughty. Neg - Ordway. Campbell. Erwin. Sent a postal to J.L.G. Read "Rent" just in Outlines for Ec. Went down to 104 & had hot beef tea with Gladys, Elinor & Tebbie. Fri. Mar. 8. Miss Wells had our Ec. quiz today & handed back our first "writtens" of the semester [comment 1. how low? Read the question. Limit of min. & max. wage. 2. etc. 3. ? Look up.] Am still on worm in Biol. Lab. Miss Zabriski had to get two fresh ones before she could find an ovary for me. Song practice 1.10. ["Tonight is the night of the year".] Had a whole hour's written in J.J.Eng. on a comparison of Keats and Shelley in respect to their range of interest, general impression. Worked on debate 7th & 8th. Heard Lawyer Demming of New York City speak in P.M. on "City Gov't by Commission". Then met with E. McShane, A. Campbell & Vic Searls in Eliz's room & they discussed debate. Wrote card home. Sat. Mar. 9. Spent an hour on debate. Had 9th trial this A.M. at 10. in Assembly hall. 23 1912. Aff. Campbell, Ordway, McShane Neg. Quackenbush, Sutton, Phillips. Rec'd letter from Dorothy Rolph asking me to lead C.E. Mar. 31st. Finished "die Weber" then went to Philosophy Seminar room to see the list of debaters (final & alternates) which the committee posted at 3. P.M. It reads Basset McShane Doughty Ordway Erwin Sutton Marks Vinton Now I stand 1/3 of a chance. Whoop de do!! Read more Keats in Lib. Bobs Worcester was the first to congratulate me. Then Trix, L. Stanley, Tebbie, G. Bassett, N. Rivenburg, A. Rowlands, H. White, M. Winter, Windy Otis, Otto, Ougletrie, Quackenbush, G. Ryan, F. Burns, K. Vinton. Prexy prayed that we may "keep our eyes on the things that are before us". quite appropriate. Worked on debate until Lib. closed. Finished Keats then mended for over an hour. Retired about 12 P.M. Neida said this A.M. "Mary [Cumpson] will get more As than I will. Sun. Mar. 10 Rev. of St. Paul Miss. preached on "Becoming as a little child" 1. Affectionate, Caring. 2. trusting. 3. the world of the unseen is real. Mission class 2 P.M. At 3.15 in Senior parlor Miss Petit & Miss Newman24 1912. of school on Lonesome Creek Ky. spoke on their work there. Narola & I went for a walk round the square. Miss Van Doren a Holyoke graduate who for 7 years has been a missionary in India spoke on the opportunities India offers to college women to do work 1. Educational 2. Industrial 3. Medical 4. Spiritual. I heard her also in Senior parlor. I felt so very small and ashamed and unworthy as Miss Petit told of how the mountain white girls and boys work sacrifice and do at the same time honor work in their classes. What sort of use am I making of my opportunities in comparison with the use they are making of theirs? Wrote letters Home, to Ellen S, Irene T, Margaret T, Dorothy R, and Ida. Retired 11 P.M. More people congratulated me today. Mon. Mar. 11. Had physical exam. I have gained in every thing. Weigh now 165 lbs. a gain of 19 lbs over Freshman year. Had 15th serum injection. Miss Thallon reminded me that it is a very irresponsible attitude to take to bring the mail late on Sat. a.m. Rec'd a nice letter from papa containing $5.00. Spent 7th & 8th in Lib. on debate. At 7.30 P.M. in assembly hall an impromptu debate was held. Aff. Vinton, Marks, Erwin. Neg. Sutton, Doughty, Ordway.25 1912. Only five different people criticized us. Got home a little before 10 P.M. and retired at 10.30. Papa wrote "you seem to be debating a great deal these days. I certainly hope you will win out in the contest." Tues. Mar. 12. Have one more drawing to make of the earthworm. Bought Tennyson's poems. Rec'd letters from Aunt Ella & from Claire and Mamma who writes ["I hope you win out on the Debate. Don't neglect your studies for the debate for I would rather have you on the Honor list and have you get the Key than be on the Debate."] Went to class drill 8th. Reviewed for Ec. (all hour) written. Tomorrow on Distribution. Wed. Mar. 13. "Gut" Miss Stoebe said to me in German prose today. Ec. all hour written on 4 questions. Copied them on Driving, my favorite outdoor sport. Miss Rourke had B.B. Eng. today & had us criticize criticisms. In J. the discussion was on this Does Keats carry out in his poetry a statement in the last stanza of the Ode on the Grecian Urn that "Beauty is truth, truth is beauty" or is it mere rhetoric. Clubs 8th. I swing outside circles alternatingly O.K. Today. Spent P.M. in Lib. on debate. Rec'd letter from Helen Simpson. [In margin] Phi Beta Kappa. Honor girls and Eliz. Page, Maud McClane, M. Alden, M. Sherwood "Congratulations! I hear your name is to appear on the program a week from Saturday night. I am tickled to death and feel like screaming 'I told26 1912. you so", at you. Thurs. Mar. 14. Read a critique on Hauptmann's "Weber". Wrote 2nd record theme on the library. Rec'd note from Ida 10.10 p.m. is the only time she can come next Wed. Written (15 min. 2 questions) in F.F. German. Spent 6,7,8th in Lib. on debate. Seemed odd to go to chapel tonight having had vacation Tues. & Wed. p.m. because of the rain. In p.m. reviewed Biology notes to earthworm. Read an Ec. reference & article in Outlook on "The Cost of Children". Met K. Vinton & Helena Doughty in latter's room 105T. to organize an original affirmative. Fri. Mar. 15. Found out in Ec. quiz what "Single Tax" is. Had a pleasant laboratory period, began the lobster today. All hour written in Biology (4 questions). Talked about how Keats is like the Greeks & how unlike them. Got permission from Mrs. T. to meet a friend next Tues. at 10.10 p.m. I am to take some one with me. Wrote Ida a card. Worked on debate 7th & 8th & in the evening. Asked Louise Boynton to go down to the train with me next Tues. Sat. Mar. 16. Worked up my speech for the second affirm. Had serum injection. Cashed $5.00 money order. At 11.30 had my XIth trial. Aff. Doughty Ordway Vinton Neg. Marks Sutton Erwin. Went downtown and did many errands. Bought27 1912. a tea kettle $2.50, a tray $.10 and $.15 bottle of alcohol. Wrote Claire a postal & rec'd one from Mamma. Our flag is at half mast today because the "Maine" was sunk today. Made my first purchase of cocoa and condensed milk at the grocery store tonight. The list of the final three debaters for T and M posted on the T & M bulletin board in Philos. Seminar room after chapel read. N.B. [drawing of hand] Doughty H. McShane E. Sutton T. Finished Hauptmann's "Die versunkene Glocke". Christened my new tea-kettle tonight after 9.30 p.m. with Albertina P. & Gladys B. I had cocoa and Gladys (who is in training brought up a beef-tea tablet). Albertina had me try as a second cup some instantaneous coffee. New Miscellany (April) out today. Borrowed a can opener of Olive Rowell. Sun. Mar. 17. Dean Shaler Matthews of Chicago University preached today. Mission class. Louise Boynton, Louise Bowen & I walked around Maple Circle. A muddy walk but the air was fine and we enjoyed it. Christians in P.M. 28 1912. Mon. Mar. 18. Organized for another debate. Prexy spoke in chapel on the Propagation of Truth by violence of force. He does not approve of such methods. see p.35. Tues. Mar. 19. Debate in assembly hall after chapel. Aff. Ordway Marks Vinton Neg. Sutton Doughty McShane. I left before it was all done and Louise Boynton & I went down to the station to meed Ida Zetzsche who came from Mt. Holyoke via Albany. I staid with Ida off campus at Mrs. Knaus's and we had a fine visit. see p.36 Wed. Mar. 20. Had breakfast in my room the second time I have used my tea kettle. I had five classes today to which Ida went with me. Louise showed her the Library and lake at noon. Open T and M debate 8th hr. in 35 "Rockie" aff. Catharine Gallagher. Agnes Wilson neg. C. Oughtree. M. Hulst. College singing. Chapel. Students meeting after which Ida went to 403 R & I to a debate in Students room. aff. Bassett Marks Erwin neg. McShane, Sutton, Doughty Thurs. Mar. 21. Miriam Abbot & Lilian Lang spoke tonight on their works last summer among the Syrians in Boston at the summer Vassar vacation school.29 1912. Lilian, Miriam and Helen Lockwood were the Vassar girls. The account was very interesting. Fri. Mar. 22. Nothing doing tonight. Gladys Bassett & I spent the evening in the Lib. doing what we found to do. Sat. Mar. 23. Rec'd letter from Mamma stating that I wrote the debate was to be Mar. 29th and she would come. I telegraphed her about 10.45 A.M. that the debate is tonight, come as soon as possible. Listened to the final sub. debate in Assembly Hall at 8.30 A.M. aff. Marks Erwin Vinton neg. McShane Sutton Doughty A splendid debate. Bernice came down with the measles & went after debating to the Infirmary. At about 11 A.M. the T and M committee, debaters and alternates started forth from Main in a comfortable wagon and at the Lodge were cheered by 1913, 1915, and 1911. First time I have been cheered. We rode for an hour along the river road and then had lunch at the North Side tea-room. The committee received gift's Vic 3 books, other boquet pins and slipper buckles. When I reached 403 R I found a box from Saltford's containing a lovely boquet of dark blue sweet peas and big daisies from Lucy Penniman & Frances Jewell. Stanley came in a few minutes,30 1912. Evelyn Noble borrowed my Biology Notebook. I finished Sudermann's "Die Ehre". Told Louise S. I was going to meet the 6.05 train. I just in front of Raymond when she called to me that mama was in room. I hustled up to find there mama & Evelyn. Was it not odd that I told Louise I was going? Am so glad mama came. Just soon after, two boxes were received & she opened them one was a dozen yellow johnquils from Helen J. Simpson 1911, the other a lovely boquet of pink & white sweet peas from Evelyn Noble & Louise Stanley. Before mama came Ruth Whithed stopped & left a book from 1913. "America the beautiful and other poems" by Katharine Lee Bates in appreciation of my good work on debate. Mama had dinner in Raymond. We were late to chapel so sat in the tower cloister. I met Mrs. McShane & Ruth. Gladys Bassett was at dinner but before the debate began went to the infirmary with the measles. After the usual waiting and after the 4 classes had marched in the two chairmen, the judges, the committee, the alternates and last of all the debaters marched in. We sat in the north side seats which were portioned off by white ribbons. I wore my pink & white sweet peas. Mayor [Segu] presided. Aff. D.Fay R.Robinson F.Dugan. Neg. E. McShane T.B. Sutton H.Doughty 31 1912. Mr.Sutton & Mrs. Sutton and Mr. Wright sat behind me. The debate was fine. 1912 was not as good as last year, they were sarcastic & their delivery was not pleasant. But 1913 was great, pleasant address, fine arguments, convincing without being mean and we were so proud of them. After the last rebuttal we withdrew while the Judges made their decision in Senior parlor. Vic then came to us in the firewall on third alloted to us and most seriously announced that we were not to be excited, "We've won". My what embracing and exclamations followed. Our three debaters were squeezed & loved. We leaned out the window to watch those in Assembly Hall. Then what a cheer when the decision was announced. Down to the soap palace we hurried & led by Rachel Whitcomb gave vociferous yeas for Qui Vive. In due season we sang our debate songs and 1911 had a cute one too. Then in Mrs. Tillinghast's parlor the T and Mers & the Qui Viver's met 2 of the Judges & Prexy. Here Mama found me and after hearing a few words of one judge I went home and then off campus to Mrs. Knaus's. see p.36. Sun. Mar. 24. Mama & I had breakfast in my room. of de Pauw University gave32 1912. a good sermon on "ye shall walk and not faint". Mama went with me to Maud's mission class. Then to the S.S. exhibit in the Library basement. Easter music in the P.M. Very pretty. I staid off campus with Mama. Mon. Mar. 25. Who left at 6.30 A.M. & I went back to work. Rec'd letter from Claire. see p.37. Tues. Mar. 26. Class meeting 8th hr. Chairman of Junior boat ride com., members of Vassarion board elected. At 5.30 the committee, debaters & alternates met Vic at the Inn and had a nice dinner (Vics treat). Cut chapel. Louise Boynton & I spent 3 hrs. working on our bank-statement for Ec. see p.37. Wed. Mar. 27. Thurs. Mar. 28. Worked 1 1/2 hrs. extra in the Lab. Went in the tank with Alma Klippel 8th hour. Great fun. Did Ec. Took Giverner's "Unoccupied Fields" and the "Atlas Student Volunteer for Foreign Mission of the World" out, and copied some statistics. 33 1912. Fri. Mar. 29. Packed, packed my room furnishings away. Took mail. Saw Agnes Rowlands at the Infirmary. Left 403R. at 11.40 A.M. and made the special. Which left at 12.20. Rode with A.R. and H. White. Whom I left at Fulton street. Got in Newark about 4 P.M. Papa met me at Park Place & saw me to Market St. Claire was at home & we sang & she played nicely on her violin. Sat. Mon. 30. Went downtown with Claire to take her lesson. Did a few errands. Entre nous met at Chloe Thielmans. Gretta Burgesser was elected Pres., E. Werner Treas., H. Ludlow Sec'y, Vice Pres. Sun. Mar. 31. Church - splendid sermon on "If ye serve me follow me." S.S. - review Sunday. Mama spoke before the whole school. C.E. at 7 p.m. I led on this subject "Foreign missions of my denomination, a birds eye view." Dorothy Rolph reported on Mr. White's speech given at the central church last (Fri. Mar. 29) Reid Edwards spoke very prettily on "the home base" church - theme "The alternative" good music at both services. Mr. Axt played. Mon. April 1. Ironed some. In p.m. at 5.30 went to church ready to serve with the girls. A fine supper was served. The waitresses & musicians were served first. New tables seating 8 were used tonight for first time. 34 1912. At 8 p.m. the Annual meeting was held upstairs. A feature of it was two songs written by papa to college tunes. K.M.C. Kilburn Memorial church and . At the end of the meeting the Ordway's withdrew. Tues. April 2. Mama & I went downtown in search of a suit, hat, neither of which I found. Bought 2 underwaists, nightdress, 2 pair stockings, corset $2, new yokes for plaid gingham & copenhagen blue dresses. Were gone from 9 A.M. to 3.30 P.M. In the evening it rained hard. Hazel Ludlow & I were the only girls there, 12 men were present. Good meeting. Arthur Mudd was there & spoke. Subject Jesus "The Lord of Life". The power to awaken a dead soul is even greater than power over the physical life. Wed. April 3. Claire & I sorted her things. I helped mama prepare for her S.S. class which she entertained in the evening from 8-11.20 p.m. Refreshments were caramel ice-cream, chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, sponge patty cakes with white frosting, nuts & figs. Then a guessing contest beginning with "Great Warrior". Monteith Allan Tenney Howard Orben Elmer Towers Everett Tenney Harold Sherman Willie Weinrich.35 1912. Thurs. Apr. 4. Wrote up my diary from Mar. 17th 1912. Mr. Edwards was here in the A.M. After dinner about 3 P.M. he came with the auto and Lois, Helen, Blanche, Claire & I rode with him down S. Orange Ave. to the garage on St. Then across to and to Edwards house via Sanford Ave. Helen made candy & Claire & I were invited to stay to supper which we did. In the p.m. attended C.E. business meeting which was followed by a social. Lois made a cake for the social. She is a quick, clever little house-wife. Mon. Mar. 18. Rec'd letter from Mama ["We had only one letter from you last week the one on Tuesday morning and that was very short, but I suppose you are so tired out from debating you cannot write much.(Sunday) we had the largest S.S. in the history of the church 326. Only one more week after this and then you will be home to help me a few days. I do not get a minute to sew and hardly find time to mend. Give my love to Ida & tell her I want one of her cap & gown pictures. I was made Vice Pres. of the Presbyterial Society. Mrs. Dr. McDowell asked me to make the prayer at the Foreign meeting the Friday you come home."]36 1912. Mon. Mar. 18. Claire wrote me about the three songs papa has written to be sung at the Annual meeting. 1. K.M.C. 2. The Misses Kilburn's Aid. 3. Our New Building. Tues. Mar. 19. Letter from Laura Kemp ["I guess you know what it is to be busy. Last Sat. Night we had a St. Patrick's Party of the Club girls at my house, we had a dandy time"] Sat. Mar. 23 Letter from Mama. ["The intermediates gave their minstrel show & took in over $70.00. "We received your Tuesday letter and were disappointed at its contents, but perhaps the result is all for the best. Some one must be left out and as the lot fell to you it is for the purpose doubters of Teaching you to bear disappointment gracefully & enable you to congratulate others on their success. Don't feel hurt by the decision but bear it sweetly and it will make you nobler and sweeter for the experience"..... "(You speak about my coming to college. I don't see houw I can afford to come, but Papa says I must go"). "Your letter was so mixed up as to the time. Is the Debate Friday night or Saturday night? You said Sat. the 29th and the 29th is Friday."]37 1912. Mon. Mar. 25. Letter from Claire. ["Cousin Julia is keeping house for us two. I can hardly wait for Friday to come because then you're coming home. My won't we have a lovely time?"] Tues(?) Mar. 26. Letter from Ida ["The very lovely visit at Vassar for which I do thank you most heartily. I called on Anna Katherine Pulver Blanchard at Mrs. Thonton's. Many many thanks again for the pleasant time I spent at 403 Raymond"] Fri. Apr. 5. Cleaned upstairs with cleaner. Mended in afternoon & evening. Stayed home with Mama instead of attending the Fresh Air Congress. Papa preached at the Memorial Church preparatory service. Sat. Apr. 6. Worked in A.M. Went downtown with Claire who took her lesson from 2-3 while I did errands. She selected her own rabbit, a tall buff one. We bought some candy eggs and a chocolate rabbit for papa and one for Mama. Joke [Springfield Ave. - [anstalt] So. Orange Ave. car] secret - don't tell. Mama entertained at a lovely four course supper Miss Emma Shannon Reid Edwards & Dorothy Rolph. Mrs. Shannon38 1912. couldn't come because Milda has the measles. A lovely supper & a pleasant evening. They were my company & Mamma's. I served. After 11 p.m. Mama & I colored eggs. (8) with Paas dyes. Sun. Apr. 7. Claire & I went to the C.E. sunrise service in the auditorium at 7 A.M. It was one of the prettiest services I ever attended. Harry Fox led. Frank Platts spoke about the Servant in the House. The thought of the meeting was so to live that regret & remorse over our past will not be necessary. Claire filled her rabbit with eggs & mama & papa had their chocolate ones. Papa preached on the meaning of Easter & showed how we may rise above our present attainments into a new life letting the hitherto undeveloped possibilities in us have a chance to grow. S.S. I had Bessie Magies class. Papa spoke to the S.S. on Easter. I read to Claire from the Odyssey just a few lines and she was so tired from being up late this week that she went to sleep & slept till lunch time, very unusual for her. Church in P.M. Papa preached on "The Alternative". If you dont take Christ, what are you going39 1912. to do? The story of the old shoemaker who gave an Easter lily for each converted person during the last year was beautiful. The Churches had few from him but in the back room where special meetings had been held among men a large number gladdened the Easter and the reporter himself walked home with one on the day after Easter. Mon. Apr. 8. Mama and I spent almost the entire afternoon downtown getting me a suit (black and white, whip cord), hat, gloves, shoes and waists. Mama & I walked down to Dr. Davenport's and I paid him for the vaccine [$2.50 for 4 bottles Park Davis mixed staphlococcus vaccine 400,000,000.] We made a short call on Mrs. Prentiss. Papa & Claire were playing fox & geese. Mama & I read some in the newspapers. I cut out the clipping about Vassar possibly abolishing the daisy chain. Vassar stands for scholarship. Claire returned to school. Tues. Apr. 9. Ironed my shirtwaists etc. Mama attended the last meeting of that mission class in the 1st ch. on . Papa went to Presbytery. I left at 2 P.M. Mama helped me pack and went to the corner with 40 1912. me. [N.B. in the margin] "I expect to work as I have never worked before" I remember saying. Papa is cherishing a splendid plan for us all the summer I graduate from college. I rec'd a letter containing a pretty lace jabot with velvet ribbon from Mary Thornell, a card from Ida and one from Marian Case during vacation. Because I made excellent connections I reached the Grand Central in time to get the 3.24 P.M. train. Had a porter for the first time. A woman from Bridgeport Conn whose husband used to work in the Brighton N.Y. creamery under Peter Languell sat with me. Only a few girls came up. Arrived in 403R 5.45. Settled after dinner and read for 1 1/4 hr. in Tennyson. Wrote a letter home. Wed. Apr. 10. Prof. Treadwell is ill so we had no Biology. Miss Wood read some of the Sonnets handed in. They were good, Shelley Wordsworth, Lincoln, Womans Suffrage, March Spring were some of the subjects. Prexy's prayer was full of hope & incentive to do the best possible the rest of the year. 41 1912. Thurs. Apr. 11. Letter from Agnes Rowlands & a card from H. Germann. More Tennyson reading. Read Sudermann's. "Die Heimat". Cut given us in B.B. English. Maud Kilsey led Christians and spoke finely on this point that God requires us to use the talent's or talent he has given us. E. Baldwin 1913 gave this quotation "Be as beautiful as God meant you to be." N. Rivenburg said "If life seems too easy it is a pretty sure sign that we are not completely doing God's will." Wrote Helen Simpson thanking her for the jonquils Mar. 23. [in margin] serum injection Fri. Apr. 12. Miss Wells had our quiz section today. Only 1 hr. in Lab today, did 3 larva stages of the lobster & part of the fourth. Required lecture 4th. Prof. Gow on "Principles of musical composition" interesting & it inspired me to go on with my music. No Biology today. Discussed Blank Verse of "Alastor" & "Passing of Arthur". Read Tennyson. Sat in front row of gallery with Alma & Gladys to hear Colonel Fiebieger's lecture on "The Panama canal". Very interesting. The slides were fine. Sat. Apr. 13. Read Bks 13-17 in Malory's Morte d'Arthur for J.J. paper. Ready Tennyson's "Holy grail" & started my paper. In response to a little note received on the unstamped mail this noon I went to 301N. (Miss North's room) at 5 P.M. & interviewed her. My bank statement was incorrect42 1912. but that wouldn't have caused the note to be sent. My quiz papers have been low one was C- and another was C. She said she thought I'd want to know just how it stood because I would be dissatisfied to have it as it now is. Never have I received a "doubtful" note before. This must be what Miss McCaleb referred to when I saw her about my scholarship. Miss North was very nice and told me not to be discouraged. She suggested that I read different books for one book gets text booky. She suggested Taussig's and Johnson's. I told her I intended to work my bank statement over and she said "Don't spend too much time on it I'd rather you'd spend it on your current work". If you get confused come to me anytime. One paper was passing C. Yes, but it ought to be A I said. I tried not to cry but the tears would come. Students meeting in the P.M. nomination's Pres Vice Pres Sec'y Treas R. Holliday E. Baldwin Wagner Cartin V. Searle Heinman Blackman Maid's club House Chairman M. Armstrong E. Noble43 1912. Corrected H. Hess's sentences in German. Wrote theme 22 (B.B. English) on how the principles of musical composition apply to literary composition. Henrietta brought in some salad. Put supporters in my new waist. Retired 12.15 A.M. Until tonight I have been in bed since vacation soon after 10. Suit came today. Sun. Apr. 14. Wrote up diary from Apr. 4th. Rev. of preached [on why it is that there is such a difference between our ideals and what we really are. 1. We think too much of the uses to which they can be put. 2. We do not yield our wills to God.] His personality was very attractive. Holy matrimony. At 3 P.M. met in Lib. in a seminar room for Bible study. Life of Christ - book of John. Katherine Otis is the moving spirit. Wrote home. Prexy [spoke in Christians about the individuality which belongs peculiarly to each separate person. No one else knows it, no one else undestands this individual individuality. This secret place known only to the possessor is where God meets the soul.] Wrote to Mrs. Barker, Mary Thornell & Ida. Louise Boynton & I had a talk on Ec. Henrietta Hess passed her German exam & handed in a nice paper. 44 1912. Mon. Apr. 15. Asked Miss Rourk for an interview soon. 10 min. written in German F.F. Miss Woods went over my Sonnet on the Library and said it is not passionate the words are prosy, the structure is not clear so the sense is obscured, but she said the couplet at the end is the best part of it "That isn't bad". Bought Brownings poems. Anne Ericsons came up 8th hr. We spent some time looking at our class picture taken freshmen year. Forty of the girls who are in that picture are not in college now in our class. Prexy spoke on the need of care in conversation ["referring to that article which appeared during vacation that Vassar faculty was thinking of giving up the daisy chain which was not official."] He spoke too about the Vassar traditions one of them being that the college is strictly for undergraduates, another that the number is limited to a thousand and he said Did you ever stop to think that you are taking up room that several people are waiting to of occupy? We turn hundreds of girls from here each year. Then with a few final words of what college traditions and the spirit of Vassar are he stopped a very inspiring, earnest, suggestive & helpful talk. Worked on J.J. paper. Retired at 12.30 A.M. Rose at 6 A.M. Splendid Preliminary Student Volunteer meeting 8.30 in 213S. Tues. Apr. 16. Rose at 7. Spent first, part of second, fourth and all lunch time writing to hand in my J.J. Paper on45 1912. Tennyson's and Malory's treatment of the Holy Grail compared. Miss Gabriskie lectured today in Prof. Treadwell's place. Miss Wood had us write the entire hour on the underlying thought of "In Memoriam". 8th hr. heard Prof. Shelling of Univ. of Pa. lecture on "New discoveries concerning Shakespeare". Prexy announced the graduates chosen by the faculty for the fellowships. Lydia Pratt Babbitt - Vassar Student Aid Society 1905 These two were chosen from seven Trustee fellowships. 1. Blake 2. Hurlburt 1912 3. Eliz. Kildredge 4. Helen Lockwood These 4 were chosen from 14 names. Word came today in the newspapers of the terrible disaster on the ocean - the sinking of the largest vessel afloat the "Titanic" with a loss of life of over 1400. While 625 mostly women & children were picked up by the Carpathia. Rec'd letter from Ellen. H. Hess brought me lunch. Wed. Apr. 17. Letter from Ida and a letter from home. Which contained Pittsford clippings of Charlie, Helen46 1912. Agate and Chester. Helen's grandparents celebrated their Golden wedding. Miss Zabriskie lectured again today. 8th hour heard a splendid concert by a famous Vassar graduate Miss Marta Milinowski 1907. Read Hauptmann's "Einsame Menschen" almost through. Rec'd invitation to Vassar day at the city Y.W.C.A. Scanned 50 lines each from Shelley & Tennyson. Thurs Apr. 18 Finished "Einsame Menschen". Wrote Record theme VI. E. McShane gave the [Inhalt] of her drama and then Miss Whitney called on me for mine. (She read the answer I gave to the 2nd question of Monday's quiz.) Class meeting 7th at which Miss Haight spoke to 1913 on democracy in college. Then she urged us to stand our Senior year for 1. Honest work. 2. Cooperative effort in student government 3. Sympathetic interest in everyone. An animiated discussion of senior parlor has continued in Freshman parlor. Christians in p.m. Sat with Peggy and Louise. An illustrated talk on Silver Bay was jointly given in succession by Irene Lawrence, Ruth Holliday, Gladys Bassett, Louise Roble and Margaret Tiggits. Read from Noyes - "40 years of American Finance". in Lib. Tried on my new suit which fits perfectly. Wrote home. Retired 11 p.m. Miss North looks at me very knowingly when I meet her now. Good Reason. 47 1912. Fri. Apr. 19. Miss Wells had our quiz section today in Ec. Began my locust today in Lab. Discovered six aortic arches in my earthworm when studying its circulation and Miss Mack was greatly interested, looked it up in the best authorities and called Miss Zabriskie and Miss Beckwith to see it. Began the study of "In Memoriam" in J. Miss. 2 showed us some slides today. Studied M. Prose. Visited in Peg's room. Their table all want singles. Peg returned my cocoa (borrowed after Ida was here). At 9.30 gave a chocolate & cracker party. H. Hess M. Williams E. Toaf H. Adler M. Gavin M. Howell G. Macleon E. McShane Sat. Apr. 20. Mrs. T. gave me a leave for May 4- May 7. (I saw her yesterday and she looked up my record). Wrote Ida. Heard Gilbert Murray lecture on the chorus. He quoted some from his own translations of Euripedes and was fine. Had serum injection. Hunted singles. Worked from 2-3 p.M. with H. White reading proof. Wore my new suit & shoes to Vassar Day at Y.W.C.A. Enjoyed Miss Alice Stone Woolley's talk on the physical work. Sent my votes for Pres., V. Pres, and chairman maids club house and went to Lib. and studied Ec. outline on Banking and monetary history. Re-did bank statement. Have it now just $900.00 out of the way. Albertina and H.Hess had chocolate with me after 9.30 P.M. I went out48 1912. and helped serenade M. Tibbits tho present president of Students and Victoria Searle the president to be of Students. Each spoke nicely. Vic said I only hope I shall prove to have the ability which you seem to think I have. Sun. Apr. 21. Prexy preached [because the minister from Andover Seminary Cambridge Mass didn't appear] from this text - "Take therefore the talent from him". Neglect results in return to the original type (i.e. selfishness). [Disuse] results in degeneracy. What might have been never can be now because the powers weren't used at the critical time. "God measures us according to our faithfulness, not according to our abilities." With the latent comes the power to use it and the purpose to use it. A searching sermon.] Took short walk with Irene Beir and Jeanette Allen. Called on A. Rowlands. Led class on study of gospel of John. At 2 P.M. in Edith Maas' room E. Alma Leslie, Katharine Otis and I were the only ones there but we had a good time. Then I went searching singles for 1 3/4 hrs. Heard Miss Helen Glenn on Hospital Social work at 7 P.M. in assembly hall. Wrote home. Retired 10.15 p.m. 49 1912. Mon. Apr. 22. Rec'd card, and a letter from home from mama who begins "My precious Gretta" and closes "With boundless love, mamma." My box of laundry which I left to be sent came today. Mama has shortened my sicilian sleeves for me. All the clothes look very nice. My theme on a fleeting expression called "Irrepressible" was read in class today. More reports of dramas given in German today, L. Rich, A. Plumb, L. Sugden. J. Bernstein. After N. Latin today I asked Helen Hall about Psychology being required to teach in New York state. Miss Palmer told us it is possible to read it up in a few weeks, others have done it. Then after Miss Hall went Miss Palmer said she hopes I'll take Latin next year. And when I told her I'd like to have prose she suggested 2 hr. Tacitus and L. prose. I told her I'd consider it. Class meeting 7th. A plan of simplification was advanced but it was moved & carried that the committee progress with their own plans. Open suffrage discussion 8th hr. E. Prudden was moderator. Hurlburt spoke for the affirmative & Dorothy Stinson for the negative in a prepared speech. Others took part too. A parade was held this noon. Christians election of nominees for next year. Pres. R. Holliday Vice P. K. Scribner50 1912. Rec. Sec'y D. Br Cor. Sec'y Treas. C. Brensinade. Studied in Lib. Corrected H. Hess's German sentences. Retired 10.45 P.M. Tues. Apr. 23. Albertina and I studied for Biology quiz 1st hr. Lab. 3rd & 4th. Serum injection. Oral biology quiz. I was not called on. Some had to draw diagrams on the board. Continued to discuss "In Memoriam". Rec'd from papa 54th Annual Report of the Board of Education of Newark N.J. 1909-10. (borrowed from Mr. McMillan. principal of School Newark N.J.) Also rec'd a Colubmia Univ. Bulletin of Information about the summer session for 1912. 8th hr. in assembly Hall drew a number on a wooden block from a bag held by Mrs. T. I got 65. (good luck) Registered name with number with Miss Dody and then with our committee. Took a final look at rooms and tried to ascertain how many people ahead of me want singles. After Chapel in new gym Room-drawing transpired. I drew 341. (the 21st single drawn) and retained it on the second chart. Peg's crowd will be on second, north. Got home about 10.40 p.m. Wed. Apr. 24. Discussed ch, d, in M. Prose. Prof. Mills was a dear to lecture today and not give us a 51 1912. written. Miss Rourke had us write all hour in Decription a criticism of one of the dreams handed in as theme 24 today. I had Theresa West's on "The Rajahina's Tragedy." Which read like and Arabian Night tale. Miss Zabriskie lectured on Insects today. Continued In Memoriam discussion. Read proof with H. White 7th hr. Had Lucy Penniman to dinner. Read proof after chapel. Saw Agnes Rowlands about summer vacation Bible school work in New York city among the Jewish children. Of which Burns (V.C.1905) wrote her $42.00 for books of 5 days each, working 3 hrs. a day. Read "The Coming of Arthur, Gareth and Lynette". Corrected Henrietta's sentences. Retired 11.15 p.m. Thurs. Apr. 25. 10 min. written in F.F. German. H. White & I worked on proof reading. Mrs. Hill led Christians. Good meeting. Subject How to make the prayer-meeting more helpful. Finished Biology Lab. Fri. Apr. 26. Founder's Finish proof reading of German vocabulary. College singing 9.30. Prexy's address at 10. Then I went into the Founder's museum (for the first time) and saw the pine table which Matthew Vassar used. At 2.30 in Phil. hall 9 scenes from Dickens were splendidly given by the girls and 3 faculty. The harp accompaniment to Miss Robinson's song was 52 1912. lovely. Missed the lecture on Dickens by Prof. Axson of Princeton and missed the reception to go down with Agnes Wright and Eliz. McShane to Vassar Institute to hear debated by Poughkeepsie H.S. aff. and Albany H.S. neg. the direct election of U.S. senator by constitutional amendment. Had cocoa in 317 prepared by Mary Gavin and E. Toof. Sat. Apr. 27. Returned proof sheets to Prof. Whitney. Met Miss Ethel Burns (1908) at 9 A.M. in Raymond reading room in Main to discuss (summer) daily vacation Bible School assoc. work in New York city. Rec'd letter from papa ["My dear Junior" Building plans progressing. Papa & A.Towers are a com. to see about the pulpit end of the church. Speaking of my going to Mt. Holyoke papa says "Now be good children and let Mass. understand what the great town of Sodus can produce in the way of girls.] "The rose is red the violet's blue I am hungry and so are you" Much love Pater] Finished "Rosenmontag". Studied Ec. (i.e. did reading & got back statement to come out right.) Read more in Tennyson. Senior May pole dance at 6.30 P.M. Very pretty. Sophomore trio ceremonies at 9 P.M. I saw them from my own window. Very pretty. Spirits of the wind, fire and water 53 1912. danced before the others who were clad in white. They didn't begin to sing their marching song until several minutes after all had left the trio. I staid up till after 11 P.M. to read some in Tod's Students' manual. Drew 2nd $3.00 for mail D 1 & 2. Sun. Apr. 28. Read in Outlook for Apr. 27, a good article on the ["Chum"] attitude existing between American children and parents. Handed to Miss Ethel Burns at 10.15 A.M. in Senior parlor my application card for a position in a New York city daily vacation Bible school under Dr. Boville. Agnes Rowlands, Narola & I walked around Sunset before Chapel. Pres. Burton of Smith preached a fine sermon Eph. 3:8 "the unsearchable riches of Christ." Self-realization and then self sacrifice. Christ is I. Practical II. Reasonable III. Loving - appeals to our affections IV. Tells us There is a God. The riches for which Americans work so unceasingly in the economic world are not comparable in value to the unsearchable riches of Christ through which we may become more perfect and attain the full development54 1912. of the "powers talents and potentialities" which God has entrusted to us and which we are to use to "enable others to develop likewise." Bible Class in Edith Maas' room at 2 P.M. We discussed our ideas of heaven and and eternal life, condemnation etc. From 4-6 P.M. walked around Maple circle with Pauline Allen. Went to Christians. Prexy spoke on freedom - that freedom which because we are God's children frees us from the laws of men but makes us responsible to God. Tried again to call on Miss Stroebe but again found an engaged sign on her door. H. Hess came home about 9 P.M. and shared with me some sandwiches & cake. She very kindly brought me a box of home-made peanut crisp (she made it herself). Mon. Apr. 29. Letter from Ida. Athletics meeting in P.M. Tues Apr. 30. Letter from mama. [enclosing the announcements printed by papa. Mama has had another week packed full. The Post-jubilee luncheon at the Orange Club House she attended Friday. Aunt Mary sent mama the "blue & white coverlet of which Grandma spun the thread & had it made in [Auburn] prison. It is 108 years old and is perfectly beautiful." "Is there any prospect55 1912. of your going to Silver Bay?" "Papa don't want you to work in New York this summer, but wants you to come home and help me and spend your summer at home getting ready to do your best during your last year at college". Claire also wrote me beginning "I hope you will enjoy your trip to Mount Holyoke".] Drew two bugs during lab hour. Miss Mack asked me about a German sentence. I wrote to Dr. Boville and told him I would not work in New York this summer. Wed. May 1. All hour Ec. written on Audit and Banking, American monetary history and American banking history. Miss Rourke read entire hour from Joseph Conrad's . At 3.45 had an interview with Miss Rourke. She said my punctuation is poor, I should describe more outline of the library in my record themes, I should have made my theme on the application of the principles of musical composition to literary composition entirely independent of the lecture and so illustrated it that it would be clear to anyone. Took a walk with Alma, Gladys and Gertrude off campus. $10.00 money order from papa who writes "We will combine and give mamma a litte respite, we will let her super-intend, and we will endeavor to do the work. 56 1912. Thurs. May 2. Finished Biology Lab. 3rd & 4th this A.M. Went down town, called on Miss True at Lyndon Hall. Discussed possibilities of taking Eng. Polit. History next year. Christians elections tonight. Pres. K. Scribner Vice Pres. M.A. Wilson Called on Miss Stroebe. She said "you must come and see me often next year". Fri. May 3. Took my Biology field trip 3rd hr. It was lots of fun to go on such a nice walk in the morning. Prof. Touks lectured 4th hr. in the Art building (i.e. museum, upstairs) on the principles of pictorial composition. He showed a number of slides. Mended, packed suitcase. H. Hess & I went down to R.R. station after 8.30 P.M. with my suit case. Yesterday I promised Gladys Carr I'd give Jane Addams "Twenty years at Hull House" as my Senior parlor gift. Sat. May 4. Rose at 4.45. Ate a little bread and drank the milk which Mrs. Crary sent up to me last night on request. Left here at 5.30 and walked down town almost to Luckey Platts. Then there I got the first car & rode to the station. Ticket P. to S. $3.87.57 1912. Left Poughkeepsie at 6.25 A.M. Albany at 8.55 and was due in Springfield at 12.10 but the train was late so didn't get to Holyoke till almost 2 P.M. Ida met me and asked me if I had seen Wilhelmina. Then Wilhelmina, who had ridden out on the same train with me and who had recognized my initials on my suit case, walked up and how surprised I was. I didn't know she was coming, She didn't know I was coming. Ida, and I haven't seen her for 10 years. We lunched in Holyoke, then went by trolley to Northhampton to Smith College which we "did" thoroughly. Went to call on Hester Hopkins and Ethel Curtis (E.H.S. '08) but they were out. Did not find Margaret Burling at home but found her in the gym. drilling for Macbeth. Saw Miss Yost. On the street Fanny Jeurdan who is now Smith 1915, but who started in with us at Vassar passed me and we recognized each other & had a little visit. Had supper in Holyoke. Trollied to S. Hadley and about 7.30 P.M. stopped at the gate by Mary Lyon Chapel and entered the campus of Mt. Holyoke College. Went to 31 Porter Hall, Ida's room, then after doing a few errands, and donning a clean waist, attended a senior party given by the Gerberich sisters. Ice cream58 1912. was served in cones. We slept in the Y.W.C.A. room, Ida & I in one cot. Sun. May 5. Breakfasted in Ida's room. Went to church. Rev. Guthrie of Burlington Vt. preached. I staid to communion. It was queer to have women pass the bread and wine. Walked up Prospect. My! it is a beautiful spot. Dined on chicken at a cosy table by ourselves in Mrs. Lovell's house (where Ida got her meals Freshman year). Saw Mr. Skinner's summer home. Called on Helen Yergin in her own room. She is 1915. Lois is at Union and is engaged to Clyde fellow. Howard also is engaged. Walked around the upper lake. Wrote letter home. Wilhelmina & I went up to Maud Fillmore's room and she made candy. Her sister was visiting. Nice supper in Ida's room- dandy sandwiches. Vespers in P.M. over 100 girls in vesture and they looked nice marching in and then at the end they marched out. Prof. Hammond then played & a girl played the cello with him. Tonight we slept three in a row. Mon. May 6. Breakfasted at the Gift shop. Chapel at 8.15 led by Pres. Wooley a splendid looking woman. Ida wore her cap and gown. The Seniors59 1912. sat down in front and looked so nice in their caps and gowns. It was particularly impressive as they marched down the aisle by twos. Ida sat with us in the gallery. Then she took us thru the buildings. The new music building is very nice. Bought 17 postals. We 3 went to Springfield where we dined in the tea room of Forbes and Wallace. Then went to station and saw Wilhelmina off. Was sorry to see her go. The reunion has been great. Bought a German silver mesh bag for Claire and Ida & I went back soon to college. Mt. Tom and Mt. Holyoke each topped by a white mountain house stand out in the distance plainly & imposingly on a clear day. Attended one class Education conducted by Prof. who spoke of the possible evil results of a good personality. Supper in Ida's room with Norma and Maud. Ida studied Spanish, I wrote postals to Agnes R Eliz. McS. Narola R. Peggy H. Germann R. Robinson Louise Boynton F. Chaffee Mama Gladys B. H. Hess papa Albertina F. Jewwll Claire [note in margin] Went to see Lois Mott but she was not home. Enjoyed looking at the Junior year book the "Lamarada" (corresponding to our Vassarion). Slept once more down in Y.W.C.A. roon in Wilder60 1912. Have met Attena Norma A. of Suffern N.Y. Bradbury Dora J. " Fort Kent Me. Bronk C. Louise " Ansterdam N.Y. Fillmore Maud J. " Palmer Mass Gerberich Grace H. " Lebanon Pa. " Pearl S. " " " Howe Marion G. " Orange Mass. Marr Clara L. " Rochester Junction N.Y. Pease Marian C. " Pringfield Mass. Richardson Edith M. " New Bedfore Mass. Tues. May 7. After eating an orange and a cookie I left 31 Porter and Mary Lyongate at 6.30 A.M. for Holyoke. Ida slipped out last night and returned with a Mt. Holyoke song book for my birthday present. I've had a glorious time here and now goodbye Mt. Holyoke which I have seen on my first trip to New England and 7.54 A.M. I left Springfield and at 12.05 left Albany and arrived at V.C. 2.40 P.M. and was just a few minutes late to G. Eng. Studied Biology on the train. Found awaiting me a letter from Dr. Boville also a letter from home. It has been voted to "proceed at once and begin the new church". "I went down Sat. and paid Bamberger for your things. Now papa must have a new suit." "I don't know whether Claire and I61 1912. can come to Vassar or not, all these things take money." 1912 Vassarion out tonight. Wed. May 8. Recited in the corner of Room 19 "Du Bist Wie eine Blume." All hour sprung written in J. on First Impression of Browning. Prof. Mills read several selections from Ruskin today. Oral quiz in Biology on Crustacea. Injection. Thurs. May 9. Class meeting to nominate next year's officers. "Fruhlings fest" in Deutsche Vereim B. Zahner and M. Mac Noughton were dressed up ridiculously and sang a comic dialogue. Adeline de Sale led Christians tonight. Subject - Minding the rests. Fine meeting. Fri. May 10. Studied hard 2 hours on Annelids & Crustacea. All hour written in Biology on Annelids & Crustacea. Basket ball game 7th. 1913 vs. 1912. Score 28- in favor of 1912. Had Agnes Wilson to dinner. Athletics in P.M. Nominations for next year. Wrote card home. Sat. May 11. Finished "Alt-Heidelberg". Read Browning. Wrote theme and a record, did prose. Turned in to H. White the $4.25 I collected from my group of German Sum. Readers. Took short walk with Frances Jewell & Irene Bier. F is such an inspiration. Letter from A. Rowlands. Sent postal to Goldie.62 1912. Sun. May 12. Rev. of Harvard preached on "We know not whither thou goest and how can we know the way." The educated person is not technically trained to do one specific thing but is so developed that he is able to be master of unforseen circumstances as they arise. Bible class in Edith Mass's room. Stopped in K. Otis's room a minute. Wrote letters to Aunt Vira Wilhelmina Aunt Lillie Aunte Ella and Mamma. Aunt Mary Laura Kepm Music - tonight from Wagner's Lohengrin - Chapel. Christians. Prexy spoke on the faith that believes in that which is not seen. Reason alone is insufficient, the heart too is necessary. H.Hess brought me some lemonade. Mon. May 13. 10 min. German written. Read B.J. Richardson's "The Woman Who Spends". Phil. meeting. I was chief teller for the Vice-Pres vote. Officers elected Pres. E. Fatman Sec'y Prop. Mngr. Vice Pres. M. Avery Treas. Ass. " " Spent over a half hour helping H. Hess by looking over her German sentences. Tues. May 14. Corrected Biology notebook in the Lab. and Miss Zabriskie said it is better than my last63 1912. Mama sang "Hush my dear" last Sun. Mothers' Day in church. Semester's notebook ["Papa went to Pres. Hibben's inauguration at Princeton last Sat. & sat down to dinner with 1600 of the alumni. Just one month from today you will be home for the summer and that month will soon pass away".] so mama wrote in her letter. Claire wrote me also. Mama enclosed a newpaper clipping giving : Hester Hosford's opinion of Woodrow Wilson. [ She says "I am very lonesome all by myself". With love from your little Kissing Bug."] Prof Treadwell began his Evolution lectures today. It was his first appearance since Easter and unclapped. Are discussing Browning now. Went to Lib and browsed. Discovered a little book written by Vassar 18 called and read the Chapter on Friendship. Wed. May 15. German prose sentence was marked up before Miss Stroebe got through with it today. Prof. Mills began the Tariff today. Had to write for B.B. English today a letter to the Principal of our preparatory school asking him for a position to teach. Handed in a summary for my Tennyson paper, in which I compared his treatment of the Holy grail story with Malory's. Read Browning. Rec'd letter from Laura Kemp. Thurs. May 16. Read more Browning. Made appointment with Miss Wylie for Mon 11 A.M. Discussed "Alt. Heidelberg"64 1912. in German. Class meeting 7th. Election of Silver Bay delegates Mary Bliss Eliz. Ingersoll. Officers for next year. Pres. Lucy Penniman Vice Pres. Gladys Bassett Sec'y. Elizabeth Thelberg Treas. Elizabeth Howson Staid to Students' recital. Frances Jewell here to dinner. No Chapel. Staid down in parlor & talked with Jeanette Allen & Jean Mordoff. Christians. Louisa Myers led. On "We will see Jesus. Spoke of Hawthorn's "The Great Storm Face". Serenade practice at 9 P.M. at gym 9.35 went marching to Strong & serenaded Ruth Holliday and then Lucy Penniman. Each made a short speech. 1915 sang, then 1912 came, sang and departed and then 1914 came sang & went and finally we sang & went home happy over the election. I staid up till after one writing my J.J. paper on Browning as a popular poet. Fri. May 17. Rec'd card from Goldie Granger. Is a girl who spends her first year out of college in social gaiety a social parasite? was asked in Ec quiz this morning. Spent over two hours copying J.J. paper. Went to North side tea room when at 5.15 P.M. the N.J. Club girls gathered for the annual feed. Chicken on toast, jelly, rolls, coffee, tomato on lettuce, 65 1912. Sat next to Helen Ferris 1912. [They just grind, don't make any friends etc. Honors really aren't anything. Ask for it & you'll get lots of things.] ice cream with chocolate sauce and those delicious little round two layer chocolate cakes. Got back in for chapel. Athletic elections. Pres. Caroline Johnson. I was a Teller. Sewed on my white belt. Sat. May 18. Rec'd letter from Agnes R. Wrote her a letter before 7.30 A.M. then looked up her schedule of exams & wrote her a card. Wrote card home. Had serum injection. Read "Das Konzert". Washed hair. Worked an hour printing cards. Went on lake rowing with Henrietta just before dinner. Beautiful out there. Worked in Lib. after chapel. Sun. May 19. Am attempting to do my hair in an 8 and wear a halo over the front part pulled down a bit on my forehead. Am far from adept yet. Put up four little labels in Reading room for keeping the odd magazines, Outlook, Harper's and Atlantic in order and in a definite place. Read newspaper of Friday and yesterday. Chapel. Lyman Abbot preached from Luke 15:12 "Father give me the portion of goods that falleth to me". [We have an inheritance of a land rich in material resources, liberty which you have done nothing to gain, though I lived through the Civil War and did66 1912. what I could at that time. You have exceptional educational facilities. When I was a boy of 13 years of age I was ready for college, standards then weren't as high then as they are now, and my father gave me the choice of his paying $500.00 a year for my college expenses or giving me that amount each year for 4 years putting it in the bank and I go into business at once. I chose college and I'm glad I did. I have a great deal of respect for Vassar College but it can't give you an education. All it or the faculty can do is to open the door and say "go in". You have the most beautiful library I have ever seen and I have seen the libraries of Yale, Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Berlin. There is Plato and Aristotle waiting to talk to you about Philosophy, there is Browning and Wordsworth waiting to talk to you about poetry. This library is your inheritance. What will you do with it? What are you doing with it? You have a Collection of Hebrew literature in the Bible. I can understand the girl who says I want to know it and have it a lamp to my feet and a guide to my path, I can understand the girl wih says I don't believe it but the girl I can't understand is the girl who says I don't care. God has given us the heathen for our inheritance. I can't understand why a man who has the chance of being a college67 1912. President wants to be Pres. of the U.S. and make laws when he might make men. The most beautiful sight I know is a holy family with the little children clustered around the mother looking up into her eyes and getting her courage and teaching. And the next most beautiful sight is a kindergarten. Probably most of you will have the making of men and women in your hands either as teachers or mothers. Your inheritance is a land in material resources educational facilities liberty the Bible the heathen children What are you doing with it?] Bible class. At 3.25 Narola and Henrietta & I went to Lovers' Leap, a beautiful walk then through a large private estate from which the double row of hills across the river is glorious. The view up and down the river from Lovers Leap is magnificent. We waited just a few minutes there. Henrietta rode home. Narola & I walked. It took us just an hour to go down and just an hour to come back. Chapel. 68 1912. Christians. Prexy spoke on Christian Joy. [Obtainable thru Faith, Taking account of our spiritual assets (keeping in mind the vision of the highest) remembering God's promises. Of value, to us and our fellow men Joy is power.] Good meeting. Wrote to mamma, Helen Ferris 1915 and Louise Bowen called. Enjoyed looking again at my class picture and Vassarions. Retired 11.15 p.m. The weather has been just perfect today. Mon. May 20. Rec'd letter from mama. [Reid Edwards is now a Rev. Mama had a fine time in Conn. where "they said I was a wonder & want me to come again". Rev. Yates (Horatio) is dead. "I suppose you are working hard for your exams & I hope you will do well." "We cannot come to Po'keepsie on account of money."] Rec'd letter from Aunt Lillie. At 11 A.M. had conference with Prof. Wylie in 24. She said "Why my dear take what you want". The subjects you have chosen for next year are just good "intermediate" subjects that any Junior could take. The business letters were read in Description. To the applicant of only one would Miss Buck give a position surely were she in the place of the person addressed. And that one was alas! not mine. Discussed "Das Konzert" in F.F. German. Spent 40 min. fooling with my schedule then read more Browning finishing it69 1912. in the evening. Worked in the Lib. H.Hess just loves science. I could see it in her eye as she talked of her elections. 1913 beat 1914 in basketball today score 14 to 8. Tues. May 21. Fire drill at 6.20 A.M. Wrote papa and mama each a congratulatory letter for the 22nd, their twenty fourth anniversary. Read in last Miscellany (June) Rhoda Warner's (1914) excellent essay on Parallels in Music and Literature (written for B.B. Enlish after hearing Prof. Gow's lecture on the principles of musical composition). She gave splendid illustrations. What is the matter with me and with my writing that I never produce anything worthy of publication? Went to Lib. studied on Ec. Looked up definition of net-profits for Hazel Edison. Wrote out a description of L.G.O.'s mind for theme 33. Saw Sylvia Tryon at the Infirmary. Song practice 7th. T&M 8th Agnes Campgell neg. Agnes Wilson aff. had joint discussion on Rotating Senior tables for first semester of next year. Gladys B. came up and we thought out examples for M.M. Prose. [in margin] Agnes Wright is the new speaker. 70 1912. Wed. May 22. Papa's and mamma's twenty fourth wedding anniversary. Last M.M. German prose class. Sent cards to Maud Fillmore and Dorothy Bennett. Hazel Edison came up after lunch to have me tell her [Paracelsus]. 8th hour song practice. M. Underhill came to me for Browning references. Annabel Roberts here to dinner. Worked more on outlining German topic. Returned 2 borrowed books. Asked Narola if she thinks it probable I may yet be told I can go as a delegate to Silver Bay. Stopped a minute to see Peg and Buntie. Retired 10.50 p.m. Thurs. May 23. My twenty first Birthday. Rec'a a card from Claire, a picture of two deer which, she says, "represents you and me out for a walk". Mama sent me a card and also wrote me a lovely birthday letter "I have tried to be faithful to my trust and be a good mother, God only knows how I have succeeded and today she is a Junior in Vassar college and mamma is proud of her. What she makes of herself in the future will be the crown of our glory and on this your twenty first birthday darling may God give you a vision of the world's need and the share you should have in meeting that need and give you grace and strength to be true, pure and helpful." 71 1912. Ida wrote me a congratulatory note. Described the view through the central archway of the chapel cloister for Description. On noon mail received from mamma "Eben Holden", a book I love. Bothered several people concerning elections for next year, enquiring particularly about English Political and French Revolution. Saw Janet Golden, Tebbi, Helen Lockwood and Eliz. Page. Went to north & talked with Eliz. Stumpf. Christians led by Helen Landon (1910) good meeting. Subject The Building of a Temple. Talked over my course with Miss Yost after Christians. She suggested taking R. Eng. instead of K. and American Hist. with Prof. Salmon instead of French Rev. Regarding German she said it depends on what you want to do. German and English are not a combination for which that is likely to be a demand when you are looking for a place to teach. She suggested American Literature for second semester and Charities & corrections as being an especially good course for one expecting to teach in a high school. She told me how to apply for a position as English tutor next year, & spoke of the Honor reading which I may like to do this summer. If you expect to teach English it is wise to get in as close touch with the English department as possible, and have them72 1912. interested in you. Miss Yost is so dear. Fri. May 24. Rec'd birthday card from Tom Dye and a letter from Aunt Ella. Had 21st serum injection. After J.J. went to Ruth Robinson and talked over elections. She thinks I'd be foolish to drop German. Tho she has been an official tutor this year she has given but 6 English tutor lessons, and she has doubled in English through college. A severe thunderstorm came up while I was in Main. Had Alma Klippel here to dinner. After chapel was the annual song contest, this time on the chapel steps and 1913 Won. I'm so glad. Helen Scobey wrote the words and the music. Talked with Miss Zabriskie and Anna Blake about 15 hours and tutoring. Henrietta brought in some lemonade. Handed in my schedule for 12 hours. [in margin] Ethics E. Ec. R. Eng. E. Germ. Rc " Sat. May 25. Helped Henrietta with German indirect discourse. Worked all day on German semester topic on Di Frauenfrage. Carried mail at night in north Main for E. Baldwin 1914. Wore shrunk cotton skirt & waist on Junior-Senior boat ride. 1914 took off several Juniors as well as Freshmen. We left about 7 P.M. on 8 or more special cars. Waved to the V.C. people and the Inn waiters who waved flags at us. All the way to the pier people stared at us. 73 1912. Our boat the Reynolds, was placarded the House boat on the Styx and as we crossed the gang plank the fierce yelps of three headed Cerberus, with a feather duster tail, greeted us. We passed by Charon and on into Hades where we saw the 1912 celebs ten years from now in 1922. Most of the take offs were fine. The moon came out and the ride down the river was beautiful. Several trains went by, their lights flashing through the darkness like a bright ribbon. Henrietta & I sat together near Rachel W., Frances V., Pauline T., Lilian Lee, Mary Miller and Mary Tracy. After a ghost chorus (of the Junior members of the choir) sang two splendid songs we had coffee, sandwiches and ice-cream cones. Returned to the Poughkeepsie dock soon after 10 P.M. I staid up till 12 p.m. to finish my German paper. Rec'd a letter from Margaret Towers. Sun May 26. Lyman Abbott preached again today. His text was "The living god is among you". [God shows himself 1. In nature, each day he creates the world anew. 2. In history, of the Hebrews, English & present Americans 3. In his companionship with all kinds of people of all kinds of temperaments. We never can get away from God. Where love is there God is "God is among you" is the last verse I'd like you74 1912. to hear from my lips and the last word is ["Immanuel"] Bible Class in L. offered in 213S. to teach a mission class next year but Maud said they have enough teachers and moreover they try to get for teachers the girls who have been to the conferences, like Silver Bay. Wrote letters. Called on Ethel Strohm. Music. Chapel. Christian. Prexy spoke on "the love of Christ which passeth knowledge." think on 1. His sufferings for us 2. What he is now doing for us. Have written to mama, Gladys Sutton, Gladys Dutton, Ellen Sergeant, Ida and a note to Prof. Salmon asking for permission to listen next year in A. History. Mon. May 27. Rec'd letter from mama ["Only two more Sundays and you will be home with us and I am so glad." Mrs Shannon leaves next week for Virginia. "Aunt Mary and Aunt Ella were so pleased to hear from me." A letter is about all the brightness they have and I am so glad you wrote them.] Last N. Latin class today. Reviewed German prose. Gladys B. came up before 10 & we did a little together. Last P.S.V. meeting at Maud's 213S. from 8.30 - 9.30. "Have you heard the latest news Gretta? You've been elected to go to Silver Bay." Maud say when I came in. She read to us some from Decision of Character. Had Prof. Mills today for last time in A.A. Economics. 75 1912. Tues. May 28. M.M. German (prose) Senior exam (as Gladys & I are the only Juniors in the class) at 10.30 A.M. Class meeting under our class tree at 8th hr. Lemonade served afterward. Studied in Lib. in P.M. reviewing Distribution and jotting down points for Ec. paper due tomorrow. Got note to call at messenger room where found my note to Prof. Salmon approved and a note that she would be glad to see me before I hand it in. Returned the cards which I printed to Miss Stroebe who was much pleased with them. Wed. May 29. Miss Wells had Ec. today. Handed in outside prepared paper on Division of labor. Then she gave us a written. Wrote for last B.B. English quiz filling in blanks in class for Miss Rourke. Most everybody was on time to Biology today. Rec'd the postals from Ida which I sent her the money for. Last Students' meeting in P.M. and "Vic" Searle received the gavel and read the election returns & dismissed the meeting. Louise Boynton left today & I wished her a grand time. She sent back a note by Narola. [in margin] No chapel had nice time in Bessie's room with M.L. Strayer, Peg, Agnes and Helen (Wright) Thurs. May 30. Saw Prof. Salmon at end of 2nd hour and she said she had enquired about my striking qualities for she feels something is lacking when a girl 76 1912. is absent and her seat empty. Showed Louise's slip to Miss Stroebe, Whitney, North. Wrote last B.B. English theme on the course itself B.B. English. What is it? The entire class hour was spent in the reading of themes and they were splendid. Miss Whitney lectured on the English and the American drama of today. She asked us to use our influence to better the drama and told us of an organization. Dramatic League of America, started in Chicago which is working for the best drama. [This is the first actual appeal, enthusiastic and spontaneous I have heard in a Vassar class room from any instructor] Finished copying my German semester topic on "Die Frauenfrage" & also handed in the Geschichte der D. Literatur, pasted, ready for printing. Christians in P.M. Agnes Wilson led. Fri. May 31. Last Ec. quiz - Miss North. Rec'd letter from Louise. Gave her Ec. paper to Miss Wells also a note. Saw Miss Rourke for her. Wrote her a card & sent her theme paper to the pier. Saw E. Kittredge in the German office in Rockie about the lists for the German summer reading. Last Biology lecture. Then 6th hour last J.J. English class, my last class as a Junior. We had a written on the selections we had memorized from Shelley, Keats, Tennyson77 1912. and Browning. An interesting task to locate the quotations. Corrected bank statement. Watched for a half hour the Senior dance. Pd. Senior parlor due $2.75. Sat. [Ma] June 1. Called to Secy's office. A friend wrote Miss McC. of a position for the summer paying a living & travelling expenses in a neighborhood house in Keen Valley N.H. Reviewed Ec. most of the day. Finished German summer reading book lists. Sang on steps of Strong & we went along in a line & let the Freshmen play Juniors. Talked over an Ec. point or two with Helen R. & Helen A. in 405. Reviewed German. Retired 12 P.M. Handed in application slip for Silver Bay to E.C. Baldwin. Sun. June 2. Went downtown to church. Heard Mr. MacNab at Pres. Ch. preach on a Timely anointing - good. "Love knows no sure tomorrow It only has today" Walked home, part way with E.C. Baldwin and Edith Jamieson. Last Bible class after dinner in E. Edith Maas's room. Katharine Otis, Alma Leslie, Bernice Marks and I were there. Then spent over two hours rereading Eben Holden. Chapel. Christians. Which Prexy threw open to the girls to tell what college has done for their religious life. I said the mission classes next to the exceedingly practical & inspiring78 1912. Sunday evening meetings, had had the strongest influence in making the Bible more real and showing that today the call to us is just as real as the call that came to Paul to "come over into Maudonia and help us". Wrote home. Mon. June 3. F.F. German exam at 8.20 A.M. in 19. Nice paper but I couldn't place the first quotation which was half of the first question and there were only four. Took mail. Studied Ec. Rec'd letter from mama [Shall Ida's present be a Shakespeare set or a picture? Theda (Rogers) Alling has a daughter born Saturday. "We received your letter containing the good news for your election as a Delegate to Silver Bay and we rejoice with you and are so glad you can go". "I hope you will do finely in your examinations."] A.A. Economics exam in 35 "Rockie" at 2.30 P.M. A very fair and interesting paper. Under the tree by the walk. R. Evelyn Noble was sitting with Margaret Armstrong and Mary [Nowrse] soon came. Agnes Wilson sat down and we commented a bit on the exam. in the shade, a cosy group. Got Senior photograph sale pictures this noon $1.60 worth (30 pictures). College singing on Rockefeller steps. Varsity basket ball team did a "stunt". Florence Taylor gave the girls their "V"s. and held the basket ball79 1912. tied with a yellow ribbon on a tray and each girl had to kiss the ball. Walked over to chapel with Lucy Penniman. She was talking with Elinor Prudden about the Presidents' book (Senior Class). At my request Elinor Bliss walked up to the Arlington Post office with me to mail a letter to mama telling her to get the Shakespeare for Ida. Studied on the Evolution lectures. [Mary Ross 1915, 401R was packing today and I asked her why she was taking all those books home and she said Why they're mine. They are not study books. I want them home so I can read them. I said that I didn't have but two or three books here that are not study books. I don't have time to read them. Oh I do she replied. I keep them to pick up when I'm tired.] If she, a Freshmen gets time to read, play, swim, go walking, have a good time, write poems for the Miscellany why do I, a Junior, not have even more time for reading etc and study even better as a result? [in margin] Answer K.G.O. Tues. June 4. Reviewed Biology in the morning and after lunch. Delivered the German summer reading books. Rained. No Chapel. Studied J.J. English reviewing Shelley. Did more Biology. Returned E. McShane's copy of Poe (containing the Black Cat). Retired about 10. Applied for mail route. 80 1912. Had 25th serum injection. Took mail. Finished J.J. English review. Had J.J. English exam in 34 at 10.50. Two questions, a nice exam. H.Rosenthal took the noon mail for me. Studied more Biology reviewing drawings in laboratory note book. H.F.R. came in & asked a question or two, N. Rivenburg asked me a couple of questions on Biology. I feel shaky about this exam there is so much to remember in detail. A.A. Biology exam. in lecture room of N.E.B. at 2.30. Choice of 5 questions out of . I saw Frances Jewell after the exam. and she said "I wanted to hand in an A. paper". "So did I Frances I said You're the first person I ever heard express that wish." [I know I made three mistakes on the paper 1. 2 of the 8 drawings to show sexual reproduction in the Paramecium wrong & I said 2. that the result of the conjugation is one cell instead of 2. 3. I did not know any experiments to cite as conclusive proof for the present position of biologists as to spontaneous generation (i.e. of course negative) 4. Failed to mention the thread cells as being important in connection with the hydra's obtaining food. 5. Did not state Ehrlich's theory of immunity with absolute precision, did not know exactly what the haplophores do.] Played some on the piano. H.F.R. said I didn't know you could play. I played Titania, La Madonna. She said81 1912. "You play just like you think" "How is that?" you strike each note so clearly and precisely. After dinner the baton was given by Doc Smith to Gretchen Thayer, our new college song leader. Then we gave our Strong steps to 1914. Ruth Butterfield ran to tell me that Mrs. Morris (Vovo) has a boy born Sunday. Walked over to Main from chapel with F. Jewell, told her what a blunder I made on the Paramoecium and she said "I'm ashamed of you". We discussed working for A's or marks in general and she said I just try to do my days work as good as I can "My day's work today was an exam" and I tried to do it as best I could, center my attention on my work and not think about the result. Her 15 yr. old brother is coming Fri. I read 80 more pages in the Life of Alice Freeman Palmer in Raymond Reading room. Have finished the chapter on marriage. Thurs. June 6. Mended. H. Rosenthal sewed with me in the afternoon. Made chocolate in P.M. for Henrietta and myself. Saw Gladys Bassett off and bade Helen Ferris, Louise Bowen, Lucia Gordy and Narola Rivenburg good bye. 82 1912. Fri. June 7. Took mail, claimed underwaist, got bathing suit. Went off campus to Mrs. Knaus, to see about rooms for next year. $1.00 a night, $.50 a meal for each person. Went downtown with Henrietta Hess. Bought a box and 2 rolls of films. H. treated me at Smith's. Rec'd letter from papa enclosing a money order for $10.00. Cashed it depositing $5. with Mr. Polk. Cashed my check for $20.00 at the Farmers' bank. paid Tebbie $5. and left the $15.00 with Mr. Polk. Agnes Rowlands' table went on a picnic so she invited herself over here to dinner as my guest. Chapel. Finished rereading "Eben Holden". Juniors met at 4.30 on north side of Rockefeller to line up for class day. Only a few came out. Gladys Sutton called in P.M. and returned my 2nd semester Horace notebook. She took the exam in it this week. [in margin] "Help us to rise above our failures and our successes". Sat. June 8. Last payment on the mail D1 & 2 ($6.00). Went to Dr's for serum injection. Mended. Henrietta tried 8 pictures of my room and she took one of Alma, Gladys, Mildred and me and I took one of her. Went downtown about 4 P.M. and walked back. Met many people coming from the circus "Buffalo Bill". Davison people were over here to dinner for 1907 had its class supper in Davison 1862, '72, '77 are in Raymond. In Room 14 ("Rockie") Alumnae Headquarters, saw a list of the 83 1912. Vassar Alumnae. We have 38 and 22 are deceased. Found the address of the Hedden girls in this catalog. Last chapel service. I sat in my own pew no. 21 off the middle aisle the fourth one in, alone. I wanted to sit one more in my own seat. Prexy read psalms "I was glad when they said unto me let us go into the house of the Lord". and he made a prayer full of feeling. Paid G. Johnson for mail. Called on 210 D. Clara Hill was there. Agnes's father started the playground movement in Flatbush. 1912 Tree Ceremonies at 9 P.M. They burned a Vassarion & class records. It was quite different from the ceremonies in 1910. Made hot cholcolate which Henrietta, Albertina, Lilias Wheeler, Rosalie Feder, & Eliz. McShane shared with me. Lilias said (I remember the first time I saw you. I had heard about you how you were wild about college, wanted to know peoples names and addresses, & what they were going to do. I said there's a woman with some sense, I found out you had a sense of humor and I liked you.) Reflected after in bed on the quality of my present friendships. I like to lead. I hate to butt in. Everyone has some good trait. But I want to learn to know these girls84 1912. who can teach me and from whom I can gain socially. Lucy Penniman, Frances Jewell and Ann Van Winkle from Strong. Agnes Wilson, Ruth Holliday, from Lathrop, Victoria Searle, Sylvia Conant, Sydnor Walker from North, Alma Klippel, Marguerite Elvin from Davison and Gladys Bassett, Elizabeth Ingersoll, Bobs Worcester, Elizabeth Holloway, Peg Wead, Dorothy Williams, Eleanor Greenberg, Peg Ruddiman, Louise Boynton, Albertina Pitkin, Evelyn Noble, Betsy Baldwin, Myra Williams, Elsie Bogert, from Raymond. I made a mistake in taking in Pittsford Anna Mann for a friend. I had nothing to gain from her and the result of the friendship was in loss, a giving on my part, with no receiving socially and with a distinct loss in the loss of a [form] friendship with my own class of people, the high school boys and girls my own age, Helen Agate, Una Hutchinson, Margaret Becker, Mary Grump, Ruth Doane, Charlie Wadhams, Chester Reed, Howard Bacon, Alice Kitchen. I was content to drift with the good and handy which was easy to have instead of being alert and persistent in getting the best I could have. We had our own horse and carriage and 85 1912. drove by ourselves, and enjoyed ouselves together a happy, home-loving family, devoted to each other but a bit selfish because our happiness demanded only our four selves to be complete. Papa's college mates were faraway. Those that did live in the city (Rochester) he never came in close touch with, no family friends but Cassie Smith, Mrs. Barker, Mary Thornell and Sarah Barker came in and Mr. Todd and no one of these demanded and obtained from us our best efforts. Mamma entertained beautifully I wonder if the entertainment was too carefully planned, so the individuality of the company was repressed. Exciting discussions of current topics seem to be a minus quantitiy either we don't follow them closely enough or other things are of more importance to us, or we don't make the effort. I am like papa in being careless about my ordinary appearance, but like him my best clothes are becoming and I can look nice. It's so easy to not be spick and span absolutely clean, just as you ought to be. I am also careless of the little, but important social courtesies. Don't talk about yourself like A.R. does but learn how to be an interesting86 1912. conversationalist. Don't talk all the time like A.R. does, let a lull come occasionally. Don't with an apparent show of modesty, tell the big things that have happened to you. (may be an assistant, highest standing, etc.) "Strengen Sie Sich ein bischen an", Gretta, and find out how to be socially agreeable and before it is forever too late make a firm, frindship with a girl who will give you something and who will always make you be your best and do your best and appear your best in every way. You are lazy, Gretta Ordway, you are also a slow poke and you are unjust to your excellent physique in not being an athletic (and an excellent athlete) girl. Why don't you play the piano, recite, use your talents. Why haven't you been a tutor all this year, earning money and winning praise and admiration from faculty and your friends like Lucy Penniman has done? Know your own mind, have decision of character. Get the best, not the good. June 9, 1912. [in margin] Get it. Katherine Gretta Ordway V.C. 1913, the best is yours, if you will have it. 87 1912. Sun. June 9. Heard Prexy's splendid Baccalaureate sermon to the graduating class, sat in the gallery with Henrietta Hess. Returned Alma Leslie's book. In Raymond reading room read Arnold Bennett's "How to live on 24 hours". Also read a bit in the life of Ellen S. Richards where her years at Vassar are described. Looked over the Vassar books in the Lib. Found a funny picture of Prof. Bracq, Dr. T. and Prof. Mills in one book. Walked with Harriette White & H. Hess around the upper walk of the lake. Met the Lockwood family. Music at 8 P.M. It was a request program and was splendid. The combination of the organ & piano was just wonderful. Wrote to Ida and wrote home. Went down and watched Agnes Wright pack. She is also going to silver Bay. Agnes Rowlands & Clara Hill came over to make plans for driving. Mon. June 10. Bought ticket home. At 2 P.M. Agnes Rowlands, Clara Hill and I left Travis's livery downtown on Clinton St. and went on a three hour drive down the Hyde Park road and back via a different route. I drove part of the time & it was lots of fun. 'Twas a glorious day. Clara and I started to walk home and were invited to ride by Charlotte Wilson in her automobile. Met her brother and mother, and 88 1912. Miss (Biology) Beckwith was with them. Heard a fine address in the evening to the Phi Beta Kappa Society by Pres. John Finley of New York . "Mobility and transmissibility" were the keynotes of his lecture. 1912 repeated its Maypole dance at 6.30 and the spade was presented to Lucy Penniman by Elinor Prudden on Rockefeller steps. After the lecture Dorothy Williams, Margaret Wead & I went over by the chapel and saw part of 1910's ceremonies for their new tree. They marched over to 1908's tree, took their 1910 banner and went back to their own tree each girl carrying a sparkler. They looked lovely. 1912 gave some songs to 1914 on Strong steps and each 1912 girl had a stick with a lighted Japanese lantern. They marched from Strong to Rockie and sang there then filed off the steps by twos in a long line, gave their lanterns to 1914 who marched back with them and they went to the north side of Main. I have never seen such lovely processions. Rec'd letter from papa telling me not to bring home a carload of books & stating that he will meet me at the Grand Central. 89 1912. Tues June 11. Engaged a room with a cot at Mrs. Knaus's and board at Mrs. Millard's for my family for next year. Glee Club concert on the steps of North about noon. It was fine. Formed in line for class day in the open space north of Rockie at 3.30. The Seniors looked beautiful in their delicately colored dresses, the sophomores and 1913 were all in white and the daisy chain looked so pretty. We marched through Rockie [Diagram of route for marching] over to 1912's class tree. The girls stood up and there were two large platforms on which many of the guests sat. I could see & hear well by standing in the middle aisle. After dinner a few 1913, Neida, Carolyn, Madeleine, Taylor and I marched around the triangle trying to get 1913 out. Picked up Julia Lovejoy. Went to circle & practiced a serenade (Neida's Baton). Serenade 1872 and 1882 who were having their class suppers in Strong. One of them threw a little Mortorboard candy hat dish to us. Sat on the Lib. steps awhile. Sydnor Walker and Hughes were there. Went over to the reception in Main about 9 P.M. Had ice cream etc. Watched the participants from the stairs. Spent all the morning packing. 90 1912. Wed. June 12. Trunk went this morning. Commencement procession began at . I tried three pictures of it for Alice Louis Plumb then the film slipped. Henrietta and I got a good seat in the gallery and I staid all through the commencement exercises which were fine, the gifts to the College are generous, the 6 speakers did finely and I love Vassar more and feel my own unworthiness more. Will I belong among the honored ones of 1913 next year? Will a star be after my name for honor work on the commencement program next year? Went down to get the 3.44 but it didn't leave till 4.30 P.M. Sat with Harriette White part of the time and with Madeleine Winter too. Papa met me at the Grand Central. H. White said goodbye on the subway. Got home about 8 P.M. Nice supper. Porch is freshley painted, the screen and new curtains in the dining room & the curtains that were in the dining room are now in mama's room. A pretty new mahogany pedestal in the parlor. [in the margin] Papa has a nice new suit. [in the margin] (announcement) Rec'd invitation to Ida's commencement. Thurs. June 13. Mama and I went downtown in the afternoon. Bought a new pink gingham at Bambergers and a blue & white [lawn] with black poka-dot at Hahne's. Very pretty. Tried on a lovely pink chiffon evening dress in Hahne's parlor. It is now $20.00 regular price $29.75. I don't think I 91 1912. really need it. Besides I have run in debt almost $30.00 for having my face treated by serum injection. E.C. Poverty social in P.M. Harry Fox was judge & Al. Clark inspector, a musical program by Hazel Ludlow and the Heilmanns was given and Lois Edwards spoke. Frank Platts & H. Fox gave the quarrel scene from Julius Caesar. Al. Clark gave a comical socialistic campaign speech. It seems good to see the young people again. Fri. June 14. Mama spoke at Montclair in afternoon. I visited Clarie in school. Heard the Flag Day exercises, met Miss Smallstick, her present teacher and saw Miss Keyler her former teacher. Then helped papa print 300 bulletins. Mrs. Edwards and Helen came in the evening. Trunk came. Sat. June 15. Spent most of the day unpacking my trunk and getting my closet and bureau in order. Where oh where shall I put my winter clothes? Helped Claire with her bath after which I gave her a "piggy back ride". One night since I came home papa was talking about honors. Mama said I shall be awfully disappointed if you don't get honors but I'm pretty sure that when you get to teaching you'll be a successful teacher. Then [in margin] N.B.92 1912. Papa said "O you'll get honors all right" I sincerely hope I do. Claire gave a concert violin & recitations papa was accompanist. Sun. June 16. S.S. at 10 A.M. I had Bertha Eschenfelder's class & also opened the exercises of the Primary dept. I had boys from 3 other classes, cute little fellows. Papa's text was Luke 18.14. We each have our own pedestal of pride and self esteem from which we must come down if God is to completely control our lives. Read from Odyssey aloud to Claire. Started my German book. Mrs. Davenport led C.E. "The duty of being pleasant". Good meeting. "If I knew how to whistle, mama, I would". Text in P.M. Amos 8: 11, 12. Splendid sermon. Take the Bible as it is, never mind the higher criticism and know it, study it daily, teach it, talk it. Had popcorn for lunch. All sat on the porch (which has two nice new rockers, and the two old ones have been painted green. The screws are up. Walked down with Mrs. Davenport. Met her sister who is at the Hastings orphan asylum on the Hudson this P.M. as Sec'y. Mrs. D. suggested I go to see Miss Johnson, an old lady who is well travelled and who would greatly appreciate it. 93 1912. Mon. June 17. Worked. Rec'd letter from Agnes Rowlands. Mama had Reid Edwards come to talk about Mrs. Shannon as a possible grocery store keeper. Tues. June 18. I ironed almost every garment I own for summer wear. The gasoline iron refused to work after it once went out so the gas stove & irons had to be substituted. Prayer meeting in P.M. claire took violin lesson at 9 A.M. Wed. June 19. Mama went downtown and I ironed for her. Papa in afternoon went to the conference on Social Problems at the First Church & in the P.M. he & mama heard the conference on Dance halls and Amusement Summer Parks. Thurs. June 20. Films from Raymond's came today 3 fair, rest no good. Packed for Silver Bay. Mama went to Miss. meeting at 3 P.M. I left home at 4, at 6 P.M. the pier 32 on the "C.W.Morse" in company with about 20 other Vassar girls for Silver Bay. Had supper with Betsy Baldwin, Eliz. Pringle & Marcia Livermore. Sang on deck. Serenaded Barnard. Roomed with Marjory Howell. My first night in a state room & I slept well. Fri. June 21. Reached Albany soon after 6 A.M. & left on the train about 7.15 A.M. arriving at Lake George station (Caldwell) 10.30. Spent almost 3 hrs on steamer "Sagamore". Reached Silver Bay after 1 P.M. Dined. Gave up convention certificate. Got room assignment. 94 1912. Beech 4 to which a Bell-boy carried my suit case. Found to my glad surprise that Elizabeth Baldwin is to be my room mate for the 10 days. Visited book store. Supper. Big crowd came on night boat. Saw Rhoda Starr. After supper Hazel Lush came to me. Walked down birch walk with B. Pringle & Marcia Livermore. Auditorium meeting led by Miss Davis. Announcements. Informal reception. Hung up clothes. Retired by candle which has to be out at 10 p.m. Miss Thoburn asked me to be attendance keeper (secretary) in Dr. Brown's class. Sat. June 22. Breakfast at 7.45. Bought Bible class & mission book. The Social Teachings of Jesus. The Chinese Revolution. Paid board $15.00. Bible class 8.30 A.M. Exhibit hall. Mission class 10.00 A.M. B. Sec. Hall. Methods of Teaching 11.00 Cox Hall. 11.45 Mr. Potter not here, we just sang. Wrote mama, and a card to Ida and Claire. Song practice after 1st dinner. I am to be on the crazy chain. Saw Dr. & got 2 quinine pills & some gargle. Dr. McDowell 7.45 fine address. Read in bookstore part of Prof. Jenks "Boy and High School". Treated to ice cream cone by Freeman, Sutton & Lesher. Delegation meeting. Had nice visit in afternoon with Hazel Lush and the other Rochester girls. Heard first whip poor will. 95 1912. Sun. June 23. This certainly an ideal spot for situation. 9.30 song service on the hill beyond Forest Inn. 10.30 church. Rev. Grannis preached. Walked south a short distance with the Curtis girls. Read Dent 1.12. 4 p.m. Denominational meeting led by Mrs. Potter in Exhibit hall. Met from Brown University a Miss Bosworth who knows Theckla Jones very well. 7.45 Dr. McDowell again gave a fine address. 9 p.m. Delegation Meeting. caught mouse. Mon. June 24. Rose to study at 6.30. Dr. Pendleton took Bible Class today for Dr. Brown who had to preach in his own church in Bridgeport Conn. Passed attendance card. 10. A.M. Miss Margaret Burton's fascination mission class on the Chinese revolution. 11 song practice on the pier. Told M. Davenport I'd like to try rowing. 11.45 Mr. Potter gave his first lecture on the Essentials of our Faith. In his story of his Union College Professor Henry Whitehorn. Mr. Potter made me see just what my ideal is. Read in Lake George guide book. Watched Basket ball & base ball games. K. Scribner treated me to a cone. Watched swimming, incoming boat dock, Vic and Ethel row. Auditorium meeting led by Rev. Guthrie who looks like a mere boy. Delegation meeting. Tues. June 25. Bible class. Dr. Brown back. Conference picture96 1912. taken at 9.30. Letter from mama. Mission class. Rev. Potter. Song practice. Tied daisies on the chain. College day in the afternoon. The stunts were clever. We had a daisy chain mock and crazy. My partner was Diantha Lapham. 6.30 Evening sail in the Oneita which got as far as the stone arch and then the engine stopped so we really rode only for 15 minutes. 7.30 Y.W.C.A. work explained. No delegation meeting. Wed. June 26. Bible class. Mission class. Delegation picture taken under the apple tree in front of the hotel. Betsy went to Ticonderoga. I went in bathing. Borrowed Nectar hat. Thurs. June 27. Bible class. Mission class. Hunted up Simmon's College delegates [Miss Stevens, ] who know Margaret Becker & Helen Agate. Also hunted up Miss Lockhurt, delegate from Keuka who knows Ruth Sergeant. 5 p.m. party for the Prep. school girls expecting to come to Vassar. Vassar beat Mt. Holyoke at basket ball. John R. Mott spoke in p.m. He is God's instrument for God works in, through and with him. Ruth Burns & Louise Roble came tonight. Fri. June 28. Bible class. Mission class. Mary Bliss talked a few minutes with me. Spoke in miss. class.97 1912 11.35 Miss Corbett spoke on College Problems. Talked a few minutes with her about the studying & sewing on Sunday in Vassar. H. Lush & R. Warner came up for me and we watched aquatic [the] quack, quack, quack [etc.] sports in front of the bath house. We gave another party in the boat house for the smaller delegations. In [p] Mr. Fosdick spoke. Betsy said she didn't know till just a little while ago that I could play. Sat. June 29. Bible class. 2 spoke in Mission class. After it Miss Burton told me that until she had to teach a class in college she never was interested in missions. Mr. Potter's last address. I with 6 other V.C. girls Mould, Johnson, Campbell, Freeman, Curley & Wright went to Fort Ticonderoga. At the pier wagons met us & we were taken to the fort grounds & hastily shown the fort. Mary Humphrey & her mother & father went among others on the Odeida with us. Several Syracuse girls went in another launch. We left S.B. at 1 p.m. returned 7 p.m. It took just 1 hr. to get the engine cranked to come home. Mr. Fosdick spoke again. At Delegation meeting we were treated to a big box of Hylers the gift of Louise [Roblie] & Ruth Burns. 98 1912. Sun. June 30. 9 A.M. last Bible class. 10.30 Prof. Cairns of Univ. of Aberdeen. Climbed to Inspiration point which commands a grand view up and down the lake. Had a nice visit with of Syracuse. At 4 on the hill beyond the Forest Inn was held a song service, a family meeting, at which several girls told what Silver Bay had done for them. Last auditorium meeting at which Prof. Cairns gave a fine address. Delegation meeting. Mon. July 1. Left Silver Bay at 8:30 A.M. on the Sagamore. Was sorry to say good bye. Told Miss Davis they had certainly succeeded in making us happy. Left Lake George Station at 11.25. Reached Albany almost on time & left at 2.10 for N.Y. where arrived at 5.40. Ethel Prince VC 1915 was on the train and I learned to know Miss Tallman of East Orange (the New Y.W.C.A. Sec'y at Teacher's College N.Y.) Got home about 7 P.M. Papa was spading weeds. Found card from H. Hess awaiting me. (it came June 21) [in margin] Found nice white [hand] glass like I've wanted awaiting me. Tues. July 2. Rec'd letter from Wilhelmina Bennett. Went downtown with Claire & listened to her lesson. In P.M. went to prayer meeting. Mr. Cassedy read a paper on Miss. work in our city. Ironed. Mama in an afternoon conversation recently asked me who my close college friends are and I cried. 99 1912. Wed. July 3. Rec'd college semester bill. Laboratory $1.50 Guests 2.50 Medical attendance 19.75 $23.75 Went to Mrs. McColburn's with mama to see her dress. Mailed 1st German book ($.06). Papa & Claire met us & he took us to Dorflinger's on So. Orange Ave. & treated us to ice cream. Thurs. July 4. Claire & I walked up to Sanford Ave. & got sparklers, cups & a cane. Put up our 3 flags. She shot them off in the P.M. Had some little ones for the doll Elizabeth to hold & try one for herself. Rec'd letter from H. Hess containing picture of group. Gladys H, Alma K, Mildred A, & K.G.O. Read some more in Spell of Italy. Fri. July 5. Mama spent the day at Perth Amboy with Mrs. Franc. Fassett Pugsley & I cleaned upstairs & was the cook. Claire presented me with a letter from ? Ida, Bertha & Agnes Eschenfelder called. So did Frank Platts & Reid Edwards. Sat. July 7. Rec'd letter from Aunt Mary. Phoned Dr. Lusk from Mrs. Lakes about working for 2 weeks in a Summer School (Daily Vacation Bible School) for Italians. Papa bought a basket of groceries for McNaughton's & took it to them. Mr. & Mrs. McN. called in P.M. with Etta. I played the piano, told 2 long stories100 1912. Retired about 11.45 P.M. Sun. July 7. Church after S.S. which was at 10 A.M. I had charge of Miss Edward's dept the beginners 27 there today. Mr. Wilson was there & a mother with her little girl. Papa preached on Matt (Unused power). The master called the man who failed to use his one talent wicked = lazy, slothful= poky, unprofitable= useless. Met Mrs. Wilson today. Wrote up diary from Mon. June 17 & also straightened up my accounts. Frank Platts led C.E. on Honesty. Papa preached from Mon. July 8. 8.50 A.M. found me at 49 Beacon St. ready to begin volunteer work for two weeks in Daily Vacation Bible school. Miss Mildred D. Lusk introduced herself to me. I met Miss the Deaconness, & Mr. Darley the Principal. About 80 pupils. Had to get their names. Played the piano. I am to teach sewing. Went down between 2 & 4 & cut out the curtains to have them ready for the youngsters tomorrow. At 7 P.M. went over for first time to the Entre Nous tennis court on [Mum] Ave. Had a racket in my hands for a few minutes. Tues. July 9. 8.50 at 49 Beacon St. School in real earnest today. I had 20 in my class. Wrote101 1912. the first commandments in large letters for Mr. Darley. Ironed for 4 hrs. down cellar while papa began sewing his books. In P.M. was one of 7 women who attended the Vailsburg general meeting to discuss the new Motordrome in Electric Park. Mr. presided. Mr. told briefly some of the results reached by the investigation committee. Rev. Dickinson & Rev. Ordway spoke. Mr. Cross (manager of the motordrome) held forth the velodrome people left. It was an interesting meeting 8.30 - 10.45 P.M. Wed. July 10. Had 18 in my sewing class today. Mr. Darley told me Miss Lusk would play today, that's what we got her for, he said. My glasses fell off while we four were walking to So. Orange Ave. & broke. Claire spent day at Morrison's. Rev. Bennett of Centerdale, Rhode Island came about 5 P.M. had supper with us and staid till 8. We had a great visit. He says it is impossible for a minister to be friends with his parishioners. His friendships must be with those who have no professional claim on him. Met Mr. Morrison's niece Miss who has been over here from Ireland only about 2 weeks. Mama & I chatted. I asked her if she thinks I am too careful, too particular about little details. She answered that I102 1912. am now in preparatory stage fitting myself for my life work. She hopes I get the key, thinks I'll be a successful teacher, & is looking forward to my occupying a Professor's chair. She also said that she wants me to feel perfectly free, not bound to do church work because I'm the minister's daughter but only as a church member. Wrote Dr. Doane for my glasses prescription. Thurs. July 11. Claire went down with me today. Several girls have finished their curtains. I had 19 today. Dr. Lusk showed pictures of Geo. Washington then I played America which all sang, then he read the story of the three Bears & showed pictures illustrating it. Played game with Claire I_, y_ _ w _ _ _, g_ _ _, m _, a, r _ _ _ _ _, I _ _, p _ _ _, m _, y _ _ _ _ _. [drawing] Almost finished reading the July Assembly Herald giving the news about the General Assembly. Mrs. MacNaughton & children called & Elmer Towers called on Mama. Fri. July 12. Down at 49 Beacon in a.m. Miss Killburn called. Mama went downtown in a.m. & purchased some goods for Mrs. MacNaughton. 103 1912. Sat. July 13. Did housework. Miss Killburn made an offer of $1000.00 as a gift & $1000.00 as a loan. Studied S.S. lesson. Sun. July 14. Conducted exercises downstairs & taught beginners. Papa preached from Romans I 16 in A.M. Wrote letter to Henrietta Hess and to Agnes Rowlands. Went to Bethany church with Claire in p.m. & heard mama give her address on [Porto Rico] Puerto Rico. I was so proud of her. Met the pastor, Mr. Stubblebein. Mon. July 15. 49 Beacon St. Our school goes over 90. Had dinner at the Pres. Deaconnesses Home with Miss Vacek who showed me around. I was there till 3 p.m. and enjoyed my visit. Miss V. explained the picture of the Bible with the wine glass on top. Papa came in school this A.M. & brought my glasses. One lens is cracked so I went downtown and left them to be repaired. Miss V. & I met & looked at books together. Tues. July 16. Grandman Ordway would have been 87 if she had lived till today. Papa found the head D.L. & W. ticket agent here is Mr. D.J. White who was a "Swale" boy, son of Abe White & knew of papa when papa lived in Jaspers. Mr. D.J. White maarried Stanley Plass' daughter104 1912. & Minerva Ordway has been recently visiting them. I ironed for about 4 hours. Papa was sewing books in the cellar. Prayer meeting in p.m. Subject "Ungodly pleasures". 49 Beacon in A.M. Wed. July 17. 49 Beacon St. Mama canned pineapples. I studied my Silver Bay mission class notes. Had some pineapple shrub. Mama & I called on Mrs. Stultz. Thurs. July 18. Had over 90 again today in our school. Dr. Lusk showed pictures of Lincoln & then of a little boy who didn't want his picture taken. L.M.S. meeting in church at 3 P.M. We all went. Mrs. Margaret Smith (Gladys' mother) led. Subject Korea. Papa & mama sang "It Must be Told". I spoke on "The Chinese Revolution" (20 min.) [Lemond'al] Lemonade & wafers etc were served. C.E. business meeting in P.M. only 11 present. I bid for the July missionary meeting on North America. Spoke about possible mission study in our society. Got the different ones present to say they will look up a specific phase of the work, Indians, Waskans, Immigrants, Lumberjacks, etc before the meeting & come prepared to speak on it. Asked Chloe Thielman afterward about teaching sewing at 49 Beacon. [in margin] Mr. Darley said today It's a measely shame the sewing teacher's got to go. Miss Wood visited today. (sewing inspector). Fri. July 19. Again went to the Daily Vacation Bible School in the [Ruthenian] Church on 49 Beacon St. 105 1912. The children received loly-pops today. Claire put the doll's trunk in order today, also the suit box in which she keeps some of her many dolls. I sewed. Papa went to another meeting of the Extension com. today & they give us the additional $3000.00 as a loan so now the new church can be begun. Mr. Fred Farnam of Pittsford N.Y. is dead, died of pneumonia. He is a great loss to the Pres. Church. Mama read me from Drummond's addresses (a small book) a chapter on Love which [trials] the separate parts of love, Humility, Courtesy, etc. Sat. July 20. Ran the cleaner for mama & together we did the entire house. Papa interviewed the architect for the new church, Mr. McMurray. Sun. July 21. S.S. I had the little ones again today. Church Matt 27.22. Claire had S.S. for her dolls in afternoon. C.E. Arthur Halsall, who led was most 30 min. late. Bertha Pfeifer, and I each played the organ before Hazel arrived. Church Rev. 1:17. Mon. July 22. Papa met Aunt Jennie Ordway (who came from San Juan, Porto Rico where she is Sup't. of the Pres. Hospital) at Pier 27 Brooklyn in the A.M. They got home about 11 A.M. I passed them near the car barns on my way to Beacon St. The children were glad to106 1912. see me again & ran to meet me & hung on me. Viola Biedron & Edna Yetter want me to write to them. Had dinner with Miss Vacek at 13th St. & went with her to the conference on Westminster Church of the workers in the Daily Vacation Bible Schools under the Home Board. Met Mr. [Lunious] the pastor & director of this work. Rec'd card from Lucy Penniman. Mrs. Roberston & Grandma Baldwin of Nutly called before I got home. At Building Com. meeting in P.M. all contracts for our new Killburn Memorial Church were let. Tues July 23. Went downtown with Claire for her violin lesson at 9 A.M. Ironed in afternoon. Mama & Aunt J. went downtown. I went to prayer meeting. Wed. July 24. Ironed. Papa took my V.C. Miscellany apart pasted & sewed it. Rec'd $1 from Aunt J. for ironing. Thurs. July 25. Card from Lois Edwards. All of us but Claire are ill-frequent visitors-------. Mama & Aunt J. spent day in New York. I cut up an old tablecloth into tray cloths, napkins and little cloths. Fri. July 26. While Mama & Aunt J. saw Mrs. Diesel Norwood St. about sewing I put my box in the attic in order. In afternoon went downtown with Mama & Aunt J. & got cloth for lawn dress and 6 yds107 1912. beautiful foulard silk for me. At lining store mama got me 27 in. lace for cuffs and over 2 yds. grand lace for trimming for my foulard. Sat. July 27. Card from Margaret Towers. Wrote an item for the bulletin which pleased papa. He said it expressed his idea. New zeal, enthusiasm etc. to correspond with our new building. Aunt J. went to dentist's. Sun. July 28. S.S. Mrs. & Miss Freeman & Aunt J. visited my department. Church. Matt. 16:16-18. Studied over 2 hrs on C.E. lesson. Led C.E. was 10 min. late myself so did not have time for all whom I asked to speak. Never called on Mr. Prentice & he told me on the way up he had his notes down so he could give it in just a few minutes. Geo. Darby spoke, the rest. D. Rolph excepted read. It was a good beginning. Subject Missionary Progress in North America. Church I Cor. 16:23. Mon. July 29. Letter from A.G.Rowlands. Claire's shaker salt dolls have come & after supper I played with them with her. We had Miss St. Clair visit the various monarchs & give them some salt. Ironed in the afternoon while Claire read me fairy-tales. Papa got his 16 books trimmed today. I cleaned the gas stove today. Tues. Jyly 30. Card from Wilhelmina. Downtown with Claire then after lesson 9-10 we went to "Percell's" & I108 1912. enjoyed there a fine shampoo on Aunt J's ticket and my first manicure $.25 at her expense. Mama & Aunt J. spent day in New York. Ironed. Papa bought "Little Men", "Little Women", "Near to Nature's Heart", "Juvenile Gift Book". Papa saw 2 Dr's. about hair & wants me to have more work done. Claire & I went to prayer meeting, last one before vacation. Wed. July 31. I have had 7 weeks vacation today June 12-Jul 31. Ida Tetsche's 22nd birthday. [Ironed. Mama said I iron very nicely.] Mama gave me a copy of Drummond's addresses & I mailed it & a birthday postal to her. Rec'd check for $3.00 from Mr. M.J. Price for my 2 weeks work in the Beacon St. Daily Vacation Bible School. Claire went to Grace Stryker's in P.M. & I went downtown. Paid for my lenses $2.00 (i.e. $1.88), gloves short white chamoisette $.29. Anderson's Fairy Tales $.10. Papa's new waste basket from New York came today. Aunt J. paid me another $1.00 for doing her ironing. She told me of a cloudburst & of some people she knew in Touse. Thurs. Aug 1st. In 7 weeks and one day I return to Vassar. How much have I accomplished & how much will I attain in the coming weeks?!! Faced my plain pink gingham. Mama put the lace cuffs on. Saved some clippings on the death of the Mikado of Japan. Claire & I on Aunt Jennie's invitation accompanied her at 2.30 to the dress-109 1912. maker's. Claire wore white, carried parasol & new bag. Aunt J. wore daisy waist & white skirt & I wore pink dress, with lace collar & cuffs, white silk gloves, hat with black velvet, & carried my large white bag Aunt Jennie gave me. (for first time) She bought me 2 ivory & a thin nail file. She took me in to Huyler's & treated us to maple sundae. In P.M. I read Dr. Hutchinson's second article on shoes and feet etc & exhibited to my father samples of my present footgear. Aunt J. wears shoes, has no corns or callouses & never has tired feet. Fri. Aug.2. "Gretta you're a nice girl" "she has the true ring". Card from Laura Kemp. Had fine time weeding our flower plot. Found a huge snail under rhubarb leaf. Papa tinkered my Quaker Oats bag (from Pan American) cover to my little box for odd coins that fits in my childhood pink box where I kept my saving, Gods and spending money, & cover to my "Special Treasures" box. Mama & Aunt J. in New York. Had sausage & cakes for breakfast. Aunt J. thinks my face trouble came from wiping on an infected towel in school E.H.S. & I guess she's right. Aunt J. brought me an ivory buffer and a fine pair of cuticle scissors, Mama, 3 1/2 yds grand black velvet ribbon and a beautiful 15 in. silver chain. "I'm glad Gretta hasn't a swelled neck nor a swelled head either."110 1912. Claire played she was the mother & I the little girl so she combed my hair in 2 braids, tied ribbons on & sent me to school before she went to bed. Sat. Aug. 3. Worked. Sun. Aug.4. Claire went to S.S. I went to church & heard Rev. Rec'd Edwards. Read "Mother" by Kathleen Norris. A fine story. Claire marked on a calendar, from papa's diary the dates on which she has taken violin lessons. Mon. Aug. 5. Made a list of my Etudes. Practiced 1/2 hour. Mama & I went downtown. At 79 Halsey St. saw Dr. Mary V.Stickel and had my first treatment from her for my face. She can cure it she said. Got a bottle of her Complexion Balm $.50. Called at 70 Park Pl. (M.J.Price) & returned the check for $3.00 as my carfare was only $1.10. Aung J. went to Montclair to Halsey's where she dined P.M. Started Dickens "Tale of Two Cities". Tues. Aug. 6. Card from Sarah came Wed. Aug 7. & Clara H. Aunt Jennie went with Claire to take her lesson. Ironed. Papa pasted my Poughkeepsie Eagle clippings about V.C. commencement festivities on the advertising pages of my 1912 Vassarion. My Miscellany is completed. 111 1912. Neatly & prettily & substantially bound by my dear good indulgent father. Have now read (2 hrs this afternoon) 75 p. in Tale of Two Cities. Played store with Claire. Wed. Aug. 7. 2nd treatment. Rec'd new check from M.J. Price for $1.10. Cashed it. Mama said I may have it. Mama & Aunt J. went to New York once more. I sent money order to Treas. of V.C. for $33.75. $23.75 being my semester bill and $10.00 being a deposit on my room for this fall. Ironed 2 1/2 hrs. Played store with Claire. Papa printed 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 dollar bills for her. Thurs. Aug. 8. Cleaned. Aunt Ella Thomas arrived about noon. She is very nice this time. Fri. Aug. 9. Showed Aunt Ella my Vassarion etc. & she enjoyed looking at them. After dinner she had to go. I enjoyed her visit very much. Pasted my "stuff" in stunt book. Receipt came from V.C. New teakettle. Sat. Aug. 10. 3rd treatment. Finished sorting my clippings. Letter from Ida. Mended 2 pr. stockings. Looked at evening paper. Gave Claire her bath & piggy back ride. Mama & Aunt J. called on Misses Killburn. A.J. says I can have "Mother" & "The Winning of Barbara Worth". 112 1912. Sun. Aug. 11. Papa & mama went to First Church Tabernacle. Claire to S.S. In P.M. Aunt Jennie & Claire & I went to Vailsburg M.E. Church (my first visit to the new church) hear Rev. Byce preach. Wrote letters to Mrs. Curtis (V.C.) & Alma Klippel & cards about German Summer reading books to Mary Bliss. Sidney Thompson & Alexander Boyce. Aunt J. gave me some postals & writing paper. Mon. Aug. 12. Ironed. Papa printed labels for his books. Aunt Jennie's trunk went today. Miss C. Kilburn called. Gave Claire a shampoo. Tues Aug. 13. Escorted Claire to her lesson at Mr. Masten's studio. Had 4th face treatment at 79 Halsey St. Mama looked over her many splendid addresses which have been reposing on the upper shelf of one of papa's book cases. Manicured Claire's nails, first time I've used my Aunt Jennie manicure set. Wed. Aug. 14. Rec'd invitation from Mr. Darley to the closing exercises of the Beacon St. D.V.B.S. Papa accompanied Aunt Jennie to New York. I hated to see her go for I so enjoyed her visit. She left Pier 11 Brooklyn Red "D" line at 2 P.M. instead of 12 noon as she had expected so papa didn't get home till after dark. Papa bought a new dishpan today on So Orange Av. a fine enameled one. [in margin] Set bread. Thurs. Aug. 15. Papa read shelf list & I dusted books. Claire read the list awhile. We dusted all the books putting the new ones on the shelves. Spent the whole day [in margin] Made up bread & rolls. Mama baked it.113 1912. at it. Letter from Mary Bliss about G.S. reading. Mama & I attended closing exercises of D.V.B.S. 49 Beacon St. Good. Fri. Aug. 16. Mama went downtown with Claire for a private violin lesson & Mama had her feet treated. Ironed what was washed preparatory to our departure tomorrow. Card from Sidney Thompson. Sat. Aug. 17. 5th face treatment. Mrs. Jackson of Sunset Ave. called & had Papa visit her daughter who is in the city hospital. We all left after 2 P.M. for ["Jennina's"] Miss J.P. Morris. Box 215 Summit N.J. Got there after 3 P.M. Papa & I walked the 2 miles out there & Mama & Claire rode with the 2 suit cases, big package of books and a bag. Claire laughed heartily when she saw the house & Grandma Morris' cane. Rec'd card from D. Rolph from Norwalk. Wrote card to Grace Redway about German books. Sun. Aug. 18. Finished Dicken's Tale of Two Cities. Walked with Claire to Murry Hill Park. We all sang hymns in P.M. Mon. Aug. 19. Started "The Winning of Barbara Worth" by Harold Bell Wright. Papa, Claire & I walked up to see the home of his college classmate Leonides Dennis on Mountain Ave., then thru Murray Hill, New Providence and home by Maple St. about a 5 mi. walk. 114 1912. Tues. Aug. 20. Finished "The Winning of Barbara Worth", a fine inspiring, pure story. Read a little Pendennis. Claire & I went down Pine Grove Ave. past the "Arthur Home for Blind Babies" to meet papa & mama who had walked to West Summit. Wed. Aug. 21. Papa & Claire walked with me to Summit and staid there until I returned from Newark where I had my 6th face treatment, then we walked back together. Later in afternoon we all walked to Murry Hill park the first time, papa said, that we four have started out together expressly to take a walk. Wrote letter to Miss Vacek. Started hemstitching for mama. Thurs. Aug. 22. Finished hemstitching a scrim bureau cover for Mama on which she put beautiful fine Cluny lace. Papa, Claire & I strolled over a very hummocky field south of the house, & on into the woods beyond. I tried in vain to find a road parallel to Mt. Ave. Claire discovered a turtle as we came from the woods & we brought it home, I carried it in a bark sling for papa said "You are the scientific girl". We had fun watching our odd pet. Letter from B. Alexander about G.S.R. books. Papa cut canes for himself & Claire. Let the turtle go. Fri. Aug. 23. Papa finished E.P. Roe's "Nature's Serial Story" borrowed from Summit Public Library, he also finished vol.I of 115 1912. Green's History of the English people". He is anxious for me to know history. Miss Morris took Mama, Claire & me riding thru New Providence, West Summit & Summit, fine ride but it seems queer to me that so little land here in the country is cultivated. Most of it is wild. Finished hemstitching stand cover for Mama. Claire is learning to hemstitch on some scrim and is making a an oblong doily, nicely. Sat. Aug. 24. All of us walked up to "Fresh Air & Convalescent Home" on Mt. Ave. Picked black eyed susans. Man who was working in the garden gave us ripe cucumbers, several green ones, a few tomatoes & told me to help myself to carrots. There are over 70 children in this home. Packed suit case. Left Morris' about 3 p.m. papa & I walked in. Stopped in Public Lib. Have read 100 p. in Nature Serial Story, I like it. $22.00 for the 4 of us. Got home at 6 p.m. & soon had supper. Blessed be home & plenty of water. We all reveled in our baths. Found express package from Grace Redway, The Brunswick Boston Mass awaiting me containing 4 books which should have been sent on Rudolf Greinz "Allerseelen" Theodor Fontane's "Frau Jenny Treibel" Ada von Gersdorff's "Das Paradies der Erde" "Stirb und Werde" Also had a card from Narola Rivenburg. 116 1912. Sun. Aug. 25. Birthdays Florence Seymour is 22 today. Louis Parsell is , Sidney Parsell is . Claire went to S.S. the rest of us went nowhere. Mama's time was partly taken up "hunting" Claire and me. Goodness!!! Read some in "Allerseelen". Claire & I read Ch. III in the Odyssey (by Rudolf Greinz) aloud taking turns. Read all of Galatians - was especially impressed by ch. 1. v.10 If I were still pleasing men. I should not be a servant of Christ. 5. 22.3.4 Joy, faithfulness and self control are among the fruits of the spirit. I played the piano, Claire the violin and we had family singing. Mon. Aug. 26. 7th face treatment. (My face now looks clear and clean & hasn't a scab on it. It seems so good to once more have a good complexion & papa and mama keep looking at me & commenting on how nice my face looks.) Card from Mrs. Bessie Magie. Went to Library & drew Green's Short Hist. of the English People (844p) for papa. Helped hang up clothes. Mama & I went to Mrs. Duesel's on Norwood St. but she wasn't home. Called on Mr. Chandler. He is a sick man. Mrs. Duesel called in P.M. & took my blue polka dot silk & lace home to make it. Set bread. [in margin] ["Kil-ne"] used. Tues. Aug. 27. Letter from Alma Klippel. Made up bread. Papa went with Claire to lesson. Mama baked my bread & rolls which are very nice. I am a little less awkward this time. Ironed. Mama & I again went to Mrs. Duesel's & picked out a style. The Misses Killburn gave papa $20.00 for a self inking printing press. 117 1912. for my silk dress. Read newspaper. Am trying to clip the important items out of each paper. Aunt Jennie arrive safely. Wed. Aug. 28. All of us went to Bronx park, New York for the day, took our dinner. Left here 9.30 reached park 11.30 A.M. Had nice time looking at all the animals. Papa got an official guide book. Got home about 7 p.m. very tired. Thurs. Aug. 29. Claire was all dressed before I got up. I was the power behind the cleaner for Aunt Jennie's room, stairs & study. Mama cleaned her upper bureau drawer & I put a nice box in it for papa's neck ties. Finished my part of the ironing. Papa worked all day on a rack for magazines. Mrs. Trembley called to see papa about marrying her 16 yr. old daughter Sat. Mama & I talked about Hazel Courtney. She wanted to go to college so bad. Fri. Aug. 30. Had 8th face treatment & 1st treatment for sideburns. Papa stained the magazine rack, it looks fine. Mama & I went to Mrs. Duesel's. Decided definitely on my dress. $.19 postage on 3 German books. Sat. Aug. 31. While Mama was downtown buying messaline, lining, (silk), pan velvet for my dress, papa, Claire & I worked in attic. Took old papers down cellar, put up new shelf & put books on it. In P.M. we four went to Morrison's & called. I took music & played twice. Mina (his niece) does beautiful crochet work.118 1912. Sun. Sept. 1. Attended German church on Alexander St. in A.M. Eight (8) present counting the minister & organist. Sermon in German, life being in vain unless Christ is our guide. Mrs. Arthur Mudd called. Papa, Claire & I made a half receipt of taffy in the evening. Wrote to Narola Rivenburg, Ida, Lucy Penniman, Eliz. McShane, Wilhelmina, & an invitation to Agnes Rowlands to spend Thurs. with me. Mon. Sept. 2 Hung clothes in attic. Mama & papa went to Elizabeth and had supper with Rev. & Mrs. Ferguson. Claire & I staid home & had our supper with the dolls, Ruth, Rosa & Teddy off the little table with Claire's little dishes & my strawberry cups. [in margin] Set bread all alone for first time. Tues. Sept. 3. Papa went down with Claire for her violin lesson. In P.M. he walked down & back & bought Green's Short Hist. of the English people for $.60 second hand, in fine condition. He ordered peaches for canning of Aaron Ward. Ironed. Baked bread alone this time. Wed. Sept. 4. Finished ironing. Agnes can't come, isn't home. Isabelle writes. Darned darned stockings. Claire wanted to take her dolls out riding & see how work on the new church progresses. Leon Schmidt walked up with us. Then I had a nice call on Dorothy Rolph. Papa is making a register of the names of his church members for his own use. 119 1912. Thurs. Sept. 5. Had 9th face treatment & second s. hair treatment. Was in the chair 1 1/2 hrs. Bought notebook for exam papers. After dinner mama & I went to Mrs. Duesel's. She fitted the lining & a sample pattern skirt of unbleached muslin. Rec'd letter from Agnes regretting that she can't come. Mama canned peaches. Mr. Ward called for his wedding certificate. Mrs. D. took in my white button skirt. Fri. Sept. 6. Aunt Jennie sent Claire the Aug 1912 Etude this week. Got after Claire & she sorted her paper children & truck in the study. She also helped papa print the bulletin's for Sun. Helped mama prepare for Mr. & Mrs. Robertson, Alexander & Mrs. Baldwin (Grandma) of Nuttey who came to tea. Was sorry Grandpa didn't come. He sent a basket of corn, carrots, beets, radishes. Menu 1. tomato soup & croutons 2. creamed baked potatoes, croqettes, spiced currants, pickles, olives, coffee, my bread (which was praised) 3. pepper salad & cheesed wafers. 4. peaches & cream & delectable cake. Claire & I walked to car with Alexander who left to attend a party. He is now 5 ft 11 3/4 in hight. Claire violined. They left about 9 p.m. We enjoyed having them so much. Sat. Sept. 7. Mama & I washed last night's dishes. Papa took out all the leaves & made the table small. Mama & I went downtown. Bought for me sorosis button shoes.120 1912. Her majesty's velvet pumps (my majesty's now) (Claire said write this) 8 1/2 yds. brown burlap, 3 yds green velvet ribbon. For Claire 2 pr. tan stockings, 2 pencils, 1 eraser. Papa's new press from the Kelsey Press. Co. Meriden Conn. which came last night he put up today & found a crack in the handle, too bad. (My press is "all boke" "boke") Mama went to bed for awhile. Claire & I pitted plums. A man delivered a basket of beautiful peaches, gift of the Misses Killburn. Mama bought 2 inverted lights & 3 $.10 burners for $1.15. She returned a book of brown stamps at Hahne's (Surety) & got a lovely cut glass dish for jelly mould & chocolate sponge for $.48 in addition to the $2.50 credit of the stamps. Sun. Sept. 8. Had the Beginners. Arthur Halsall led C.E. tonight. Glad to get back to regular work. Papa's evening theme "Some steps into sin" treated of these points 1. Looking 2. Wanting or Coveting 3. Taking. There were 6 people killed in an accident at the Motordrome today. Mon. Sept. 9. Wrote Mrs. Strong about my $200.00 asking if it would be sent to college. 121 1912. Tues. Sept. 10. Went downtown. Had 10th face treatment. Bought notebook for exam. papers & frame for Silver Bay picture. Prayermeeting. Notice from Arlington about riding at college. Rally Day plans discussed at teacher's meeting after prayermeeting. Wed. Sept 11. Miss Kennedy sewed here all day $1.75. Cut & fitted 3 black & white percale shirtwaists & hung skirt of gray lawn on which mama is working. Letter from H. Hess. Thurs. Sept. 12. Fixed underskirt. Mama went to Ladies Aid. Fri. Sept. 13. Mama & I went downtown. 3 doz. small buttons, 1 1/2 doz. large ones, 1/4 yd. embroidery, 1/2 yd. red velvet, 4 yd. cloth for shirtwaist skirt to be made at Bamberger's for $1.75. Had my 11th face treatment. Was printer's devil fo 3 hrs. helping papa print 1500 sheets with the form for outside of bulletin. Mama fixed my hair in a Psyche wound around by tursted coils. Assisted at Mrs. Arthur Mudd's grape festival for the church building fund. A man committed suicide a few streets beyond Helen place, off Sanford Ave. while the festival was in progress. Helped papa print 300 bulletins for tomorrow. Rec'd card from Mrs. Strong, money has been sent. 122 1912. Sun. Sept. 15. Had Beginners again today. Wrote letters to Gladys Bassett and Harriet White. Al Clarks led C.E. & gave a splendid talk on Prayer, how to get the most out of it. Good meeting. Papa, in view of the accident last Sunday at the Motordrome preached on "One Hundred Miles an hour" and showed how the crowd today demands a thrill similar in principle to the old gladiatorial combats & bull fights. Games are endangered by betting. Recreation is all right provided it fits a man to better perform his daily work. Met Mr. who is soon to be married. He told me he has been in bad company but papa's sermon tonight impressed him. Mon. Sept. 16. Letter from Agnes Rowlands. Walked in A.M. to Mrs. Duesel's & told her I go Friday. Ironed 2 hrs. Called on Baby Lake, Mrs. Cassedy, Miss Clara & Margaret Killburn. Went over to Lakes in p.m. and had an evening with Minor & wife, Dorothy Hillman & George Darby. Tues. Sept. 17. Went downtown with Claire who took her lesson on the violin today. Ironed. Went to prayer-meeting. Brought home Mama's hat, new black velvet. Wed. Sept. 18. Downtown in A.M. Had 12th face treatment. Bought bottle of lotion .50, depillatory $.75, $.25 box rice powder. Miss Trowmans sewed here all day. Skirt came 123 1912. from Bamberger's, needs taking in a little, so I went downtown again, got 1 doz. button molds and 1 7/8 yd. wide green velvet ribbon. Lois & Helen Edwards called in p.m. D. Rolph and Mrs. Chandler who brought me some blue grapes called in p.m. I met them as I came in. Went to Hechmann's for a few minutes. Thurs. Sept. 19. Miss Trowmans sewed here all day. Mama & I went to Mrs. Duesel's, had my blue silk fitted. Read "From Within One Heart" for Miss Bingham in missionary meeting at church. Called to bid Mr. Chandler good bye. Fri. Sept. 20. Papa packed part of my trunk and engineered me so it was ready in time. Mama left to speak in Trenton. I got dinner. Claire left for school. Papa went with me to Penn. station. Left home soon after 1 p.m. Left N.Y. city 3.24. A few girls came up. Wrote card home. Went in to dinner in Main (reached V.C. 5.50) tho my face was very red. Chapel. Saw Agnes who seemed glad so glad to seem me. Paid Mr. Polk $15.00. My $200.00 from Rochester branch of Vassar Students' Aid Soc. was here waiting for me so this time I settled my college account at once and went to Mrs. T.'s office. Then came to 340 to see Alice Hill. 124 1912. She has anxiously waited for me since 1 p.m. for she told the office to decorate 341 instead of 340 so if I keep the room I in entitled to I have wall paper of her selection, not the brown I expected to have that K. Reid had on last year and she is out $25.00. So we changed and I am to live in 340. Main has post office boxes and also a steel elevator shaft. Agnes & I called on Mary Berkemier who showed us a list of the faculty who are not coming back. Then I visited with Agnes in her room. I talked about Sunday studying. It seems so natural, contrary to my expectation, to live in Main. I love it already. Lucy P. came in. Sat. Sept. 21. Went to Raymond for my things there in the store room. Also got my towel rack off the clothes room door of 403. Met Prof. Pahner who shook hands with me. Am avoiding Dr. Baldwin till my face gets well. Had my box opened. Miss Ellery shook hands with me. Went downtown. Rented a mail box $1.00. Trunk came up after dinner. Frances J. & I took two Freshmen to chapel. They came in my room afterward & we visited. Finished unpacking my box. Have pictures up in my sitting room. Unpacked trunk and put all clothes in place. Retired after 12 p.m. F. Valiant hopes I'll contributre to the Miscellany. Louise Boynton gave me a pair of little wooden shoes from Island of Marken. 125 1912. Sun. Sept. 22. Made further adjustments of little things in my room. Chapel. A fine sermon by Prexy on "First the kingdom". Walked around lake. Called on H. Hess, met her sister. Started home letter. Called on Albertina who has a dandy room, so dainty, one Freshman, , Ekie & Gertrude, Anne Van Winkle. Evelyn Noble told me that after her first semester exam in Baby Ec. she got a little note from Miss Wells asking if she would consider tutoring in Economics. So since then Evelyn has been tutoring in Ec. Since she came back this fall she tutored 3 girls for a Re- and they all passed. Music chapel. Christians, service. Mondesty of true service. As we came out Janet King said Don't you wish they had sung the other tune? (the one we sang at Silver Bay). Called on Alma, Gladys, Mildred & Gertrude in their firewall. Martha [Marvross] is back Didn't recognize Dye whose name I learned for first time tonight with her hair effectively combed over her forehead & parted & eye glasses. Helen Dickinson, Marie Otto, Winifred Otis are not coming back. Albertina went to Alaska this summer. Killed a big spider on my wall and saw a mouse run along the footboard near my desk. Borrowed mouse trap from Miriam Winter &126 1912. got some cracker from Esther Rood. Wore my sicilian for first time today with new collar & cuffs. It is an entire new waist & seems like a new dress. Gladys Sutton is back this year. Mon. Sept. 23. Finished letter to mama. Had no class 1st hour, but R. English in 23, Ethics in 35 & E.Ec.(Labor Problems) in 34. Prexy gave us a talk about our responsibility as Seniors. We marched in a body to Ethics. Prexy was annoyed because we were late. Rec'd card from Ruth Robinson from Dresden, circulars from Dr. Stickle, and a nice letter from mama who had a fine time at Trenton at the luncheon after which she gave a rousing address. ["We miss you dear so very much but must be content to do without you for the good you are getting for your higher development. I only hope that your life wherever you go will be such that you will be missed as you are from the home circle" "I got home about 5.30 and found papa crying because you had gone. Claire was playing with Alwina Kays and he felt lonely."] "Claire bears up under your going very nicely."] Mama ordered the table which Claire & I looked at at Hahne's. No chapel. Tues. Sept. 24. American History in 14, Ethics, and E. German in 17 today. Miss Whitney isn't back yet so Miss Stroebe kept us just a few minutes. Eleanor127 1912. Greenberg saw me about collecting the mail from the halls. I went around with her in the afternoon to get it. Saw Mrs. T. in her office & found "Pick" (Ruth Pickering) there. Agreed to be box clerk for a time in the post office. Told Eleanor I'd try collecting for a week. No chapel. Rec'd letter from Ida, who is teaching for the first time, at Sherburne N.Y. Rec'd letter from Aunt Jennie. Have written a note to Mrs. Strong of 287 Westminster Road thanking her for the loan of $200.00 from the Roch. Branch of the Vassar Aid Soc. & also thanking her that it was here on time. Wrote card to Grandpa Baldwin 102 Hawthorne Ave, Nutley N.J. thanking him for the carrots. Pinned up the burlap on the pole in the archway to see if I shall like it for curtains there. H. Hess & I looked over Ethics together after I had worked on R.Eng. in Lib. Prof. Salmon today answered a question that has long troubled me. She said we should cooperate, help each other in our work, "talk shop" i.e. talk over our work. Noone who has a new idea has a right to keep it. She must pass it on. Wed. Sept. 25. Wrote an aesthetic experience for R. Eng. & handed it in. Prexy gave us a written on Socrates' teachings. 7.30 collected mail. 8.20 helped in P.O. 12.30 arranged for taking German conversation. Decided on Rb. if office will let me change, which is to come 6th hr. 128 1912. Had Rb German 6th hr. with Miss Walthers. She is charming. Tues & Wed. 3.30 collected mail. Walked around New lake with A.G. Rowlands, 4.30 helped in P.O. We Seniors were seated today in chapel. I am in second row from front 2nd from center of pen on left hand side. Mrs. Sutton is here helping Trix settle. She came in and saw my room, at my request, Trix wants to go to Oxford she says but she won't let her. "Why, Gretta, she's all we have." "I'll be so glad when this year is over and I can have her home." 7.20 p.m. 1912 Silver Bay delegation met. C.C. Johnson has invited Barnard here for Oct. 4 to a S.B. delegation "tat". [in margin] Louise comes. Prof. Mills in taking about freedom answered a question for me. We musn't be sheep like in our attitude, we must assert ourselves, else our individuality will disappear. Dr. B. is glad at the improvement of my face. Gave my name to Miss Wylie as tutor in English. Thurs. Sept. 26. Collected mail at 7.30 A.M. and 3.30 P.M. Prof. Salmon (Worked in P.O. A.M. & P.M.) sent me her card giving address and hours she is at home Fri. She cordially invited me in class to call. No E. German yet. Fooled, sorted songs comparing my written copies with printed class songs. Worked in Lib. reading 4 nos. of Spenser's Shepherd's Calendar. Took Phyllis Carbough to Christians. Explanation meeting led by K. Scribner. The different chairmen Eliz. Baldwin, Maud Kelsey, Agnes Wilson, Maud L. Strayer, Ruth Holliday, Dorothy Smith and spoke. Peggy asked me what I do to my face to look so nice. Spent some time with Frances & Lucy. [in margin] Saw "Pick" about P.O. work. She wants me to keep on for awhile. 129 1912. Fri. Sept. 27. No class in E. German. Worked in P.O. 4th hr & at night. Collected mail A.M. & P.M. Wrote papa a birthday letter as his birthday is tomorrow, also wrote a general letter home. Went downtown and back as fast as I could. Rode Eleanor's wheel off campus to dairy on where I got 1 pt. buttermilk. Prof. Salmon spoke this A.M. of the excellent work Mary Berkemier did on the suggestions this summer, arranging those made by last year's class. Mary is certainly a wonder. Went to Lib. & poked at German but didn't accomplish anything. Faith Merriman here to dinner. Visited Alice Hill awhile. Several 1912 girls are back. Tibs is here for the reception to former Students' Pres. Agnes Rowlands escorted Mrs. Capitane wife of Prof. Capitane of Holland, the great astronomer, around campus & in P.M. helped Miss Furness serve at a reception to a few of the faculty. Agnes says Lucy Penniman is engaged. Rec'd letter from Papa. [Robert Van Houten was married to Mabel Perry of Roslyn N.Y. at our house Wed. P.M. 80 present at Heilmann's musicale. Papa printed 200 Rally day invitations & sent me one.] Sat. Sept. 28. [in margin] Papa's Birthday Collected mail 7.30 & got back in time for a real breakfast. Then worked 2 hrs 25 min. in P.O. Got notebooks in order. Wrote note asking faculty permission to change from Rc to Rb German, had Miss Stroebe sign it. Handed in blue card. While working in P.O. this A.M. 130 1912. Miss Stroebe came in and asked me if I want to tutor this year in German. Yes I said. That's all I want to know, she said. My name has to go before faculty meeting Monday. Rec'd ad. from E.V. Grant 317 Main St oil cloth, also door blocks from Saltford's. After lunch Sidney Thompson, one of about 12 "nineteen-twelve" girls who are here, came up & I gave her "Stirb und Werde" & she gave me "Frau Jenny Treibel". Saw Dorothy Stimson. 3.20 collected mail. Took Winestine 1916 to Christians. Students reception. Katherine Scribner, Victoria Searle & Prexy were the receiving line. While glee club sang Mrs. K. appeared in black travelling suit & boquet of large yellow chrysanthemums, much to our surprise. Then she & Mrs. T. were in the line which I passed a second time with Phyllis Carbaugh 1916 and my Freshmen Winestine 1916. Did night mail in P.O. After chapel went to Lib. Looked up life of Aristotle in Encyc. Discovered what a colossal task I have before me in my R. Eng. paper on Spenser & Dante, having never read a word of Dante. Read some of Ec. in charaties vol. 21. Did not go to Students at which Mrs. T, Prexy, Vic, Louise Holinquist, "Tibs", , Eliz. Baldwin, Frances Valiant spoke. 1913 practiced a song in the soap palace, Nilde Quackenbush leading, & serenaded Vic. Returning round the south end of Main we sang "O we'd like to know a man with more go etc." Prexy bowed & then confidently told us he was waiting for the Minister who had left his baggage in Main & gone off to the President's house in a taxicab. Had grapes in Alma's room 224, with Gertrude & Mildred. 131 1912. Visited a few minute's with Agnes R. & ate apple. Read Aristotle ch.1, fixed face, retired 12 p.m. Sun. Sept. 29. Heard my dishes rattle, saw a wiggly body, heard a scramble, saw a dark form on the window sill & the squirrel disturber was gone. Rev. Paul Revere Frothingham of Boston preached on the Two Talen man. Wrote a point of view for Miscellany on Studying on Sunday & Agnes criticized it for me. Read part of Foster's "Decision of Character". Chapel. Christians Miss Holingquist was there. Called on two charming Freshmen in [1] , Gladys and Rose. Wrote home. Also had nice call in 107 on Koto Yamada 1916 the little Jap. we met at Silver Bay. Mon. Sept. 30. Studied Ethics. Sat at Lucy's table. Worked 1st hr in P.O. Rec'd letter from mama from Chatham where she spoke yesterday. Continued discussion of Hamlet as a romantic drama & compared it with Ben Jonson's Every Man in his Humor. Wrote 3 questions in Ethics. "Millsy" told us about a political meeting in Columbus Institute to be addressed by the Progressive State Candidates Oscar Straus and Mr. Davenport. He also told us about the critical situation in New Eng. resulting from the strike of last Feb. Got Eleanor to collect mail for me & Alice Hill to distribute night mail for me. Rose Bauman came for F. Germ. books & invited me to visit her at home downtown. Left at 3 with Gladys Hull & Ger- 132 1912. trude Wheeler & heard the following at Columbus Institute. Prof. Spingarn, Mr. of Yonkers, Mr. Davenport Progressive candidate for Lieut. Gov & Oscar Straus [Progressive candidate for Gov.] Mr. Davenport was the best speaker & dwelt on "the invisible govenment" which in New York state is run by Barnes and Murphy. I treated to ice cream at [Vasselio] Bros. Table rotation began tonight. Table 30 with the O's. After chapel went to Lib & worked till it closed just as hard as I could reading Hettner's Essay on Winckelmann. Collected some for Japanese missions on my corridor. Alice Hill told me that Teddy Roosevelt is an awful drunkard. She knows it on good authority. Tues. Oct. 1. Promised Prof. Salmon to write Mr. South Trimble Clerk U.S. House Representatives asking him price of his "Platforms of the Two Great Political Parties" 1856-1908 Inclusive & did it after lunch. Prexy had oral recitation in Ethics & began with Lucy. There are just 14 in our E. German 7 Juniors & 7 Seniors. Copied & handed in my Point of View on Sunday studying. Miss Walthers had us talk about our grammer & high schools. Read in Lib. in P.M. in Puffer's "Psychology of Beauty". Had bouillon with H. Hess & sister. [in margin] Invited Ruth Butterfield to Senior Parlor. She is pleased. Wed. Oct. 2. Prof. Wylie spoke to us about the Borden Scholarship find & hopes that many of us are thinking about it. Oral Ethics. Prexy is certainly an ardent admirer of Aristotle. Discussed 1st article of Pittsburg Survey.133 1912. Copied list of Pittsburg Survey readings in Lib. Rec'd letter from Wilhelmina Bennett who has entered the Women's College in Brown University. Looked up in "die Worke" a short [...] about the Kaiser's recent visit to Schweiz. but we conversed about a journey from Vassar via New York to Deutschland, landing at Bremen & visiting Berlin, Dresden etc. back down the Rhine to Holland. Worked in Lib. Thurs. Oct. 3. Got up 6.30. Read the two Pittsburg Survey articles for today. Miss Salmon told several anecdotes from her own experience today. Discussed Winckelmann. "Millsy" told us about Solon's and about Plato's ideals & plans for bettering society. 1.15 T & M informal meeting. Agnes Wright explained plans of debate work this fall. A Republican convention, delegates selected, stump speeches, 3 parties, mass meeting, & finally voting with election machine's. Squeezed face, now it's clean, alcoholed & buttermilked it & topped off with powder. Lib. Collected mail. Lib. Distributed mail. Was alone most of time & didn't finish till 6.10 p.m. Chapel. Christians. Dr. Johnston Ross spoke on Bible & Mission study most entertainingly. He is very witty. In J. 1912 S.B. delegation met & C.C. Johnson explained the details of entertaining the Barnard girls this week end. Worked in Lib. hunted up Dryden's translation of Vergil's Aeneid, drew it & Goethe's Schriften zur Kunst out & finished them home. Returned to office my transfer from Rc to Rb German.134 1912. Fri. Oct. 4. Had a cut in Am. Hist. Rec'd from Mr. South Trimble 20 copies of his Platforms of the Two Great Political Parties 1856-1912 inclusive. Gave one to Agnes Wright & one to Lilias Wheeler. Rec'd letter from Mama. [Mama spoke Sun. at Chatham A.M. & P.M. coming home long enough to be present at the laying of the corner stone. Tues. she spoke at Upper Montclair.] Fussed around my room 5th & 6th took down the burlap pinned curtains, changed position of bed. Got a table and a dandy rug from the college, brown predominating with a little red and green. Barnard Silver Bay delegation i.e. of them arrived in Main Parlor 6.30 p.m. I was hostess for Louise [Comes]; Pres of the Barnard Christian Assoc. Sat in Guest seats. After chapel showed her the Library & Josselyn hall party & then came back to Main & saw part of the Main performance. Splendid. Sat. Oct. 5. P.O. Eliz. B. took Louise to the basket ball game then I showed her the lake and Sunset. We came up back of the tennis courts at 11.30 from whence the reds and yellow started by a marked trail for a picnic grounds. Diantha Lapham took Louise for me. I worked in the Lib on Ec. Rec'd letter from Marie Varek. [I hope that you are well & also enjoying your work in college. May God's blessing be yours in your work. It was a great pleasure to135 1912. me to know you!] Rec'd three unstamped mail from English department a note starting thus "your application to become a tutor in English has been approved by the faculty. Please watch the Bulletin Board outside of the English office for a notice for the first tutor's meeting". Collected mail. P.O. Had Louise Comes in Main to dinner. After Chapel came to 340 & Agnes R. invited us to a party in her room for her sister Isabelle. After it I gave a party in my room in Louise Comes' honor. Had blue grapes, white grapes, cocoa & sea foam crackers. Served Alma Klippel, Gertrude Wheeler, Eleanor Barnes, Gladys Hull, Ruth Theis, Narola Rivenburg, Louise Boynton, Louise Comes, Alice Hill, Agnes Rowlands, Isabelle Rowlands. K.G.O. Said goodbye to the Barnard girls down in soap place at the front door. They seem to have had a very pleasant visit. Sun. Oct. 6. Washed dishes. Took H.F. Service 105S. 1916, J.H. Hervey 413M. 1916 downtown to church. We walked down & back thru the deGarmo estate. The leaves are just gloriously colored. Read N.Y. Tribune after dinner. Called on Ruth Simpson 309R, Helen's sister, Cordelia Lockwood 110R. and H. White 408J, who prevailed upon me to stay to supper. Chapel. Christians. Retired early. Wrote home. Was in bed before 10 o'clock ball rang. 136 1912. Rose 15 min. before 6 A.M. Studied Ethics & glanced at some R. Eng. notes. P.O. Written in R. English all hour. 1. Define Romanticism & Classicism in the light of the last two recitations, etc. Ethics "conversations". Got no.19 & no.23 of the Pittsburg Survey. Prof. Mills called on me today in Labor Problems. Started my German. Dressed in white & went out to the steps of Strong where our Senior class picture was taken. Several girls failed to appear. Song practice 1.15 and 8th hr. P.O. in P.M. Pick said, "How nice you look!" & admired my pendant. Read German in P.M. Lessings Laokoon. Rec'd nice letter from Mama containing clippings of the laying of the corner stone, John Agate's marriage, Anna Marm's marriage and Mrs. Myron Smith's death. Agnes R. let me have her droplight which makes my study corner very cosy. Mama wrote "Don't forget to try for the fellowship in Germany when it is time." Tues Oct. 8. Rec'd express package from home containing my silk dress which Mrs. Duesell made me, some laundry, a pretty doily for my tea table and my 6 spoons & 3 fruit knives. Conference with Miss Wylie 2 P.M. She said my paper was good "though it wouldn't set the world on fire." She said I am honest and asked if expression is easy for me. She can read a person like a book. O.K. Rb Ger. 6th. I told about the threatened outbreak in [Mesedonia] to drive all Mohammedans out. Dressed & went downtown to Collingwood Opera House to hear Republican 137 1912. candidates speak. Job Hedges for Gov. (Papa's classmate in Princeton class of '84) and Wadsworth for Lieut. Gov. Both were splendid. Hedges while very clever is serious kind and capable. Miriam Winter informed me today that I am a Democratic stump speaker & asked if I can't work up my speech soon. Wrote papa a postal from town telling him I left the meeting while Wadsworth was sill speaking. Missed our first class meeting 8th hr. Had cocoa in Eleanor Barne's room. Wed. Oct. 9. Rec'd letter from Louise Comes (Barnard 1913) thanking me for the good time given her & us for the delegation. Paid $1.35 my share of their expense. Had all hour quiz (written) in Ethics on Aristotle. Wrote Aunt Mary (who is today) a birthday card. Wrote Mr. South Trimble for more "platforms". Send to Stocking Store Broadway for 2 pr. stockings. Went out on lake this year for fist time, 7th hr with Agnes. I rowed & finished chocolate. After chapel went to tutor meeting but it was postponed till Fri. I didn't go to proctor meeting this noon & was elected proctor for 4 weeks. Thurs. Oct. 10. Met "Vic" in J. after 4th hour. After lunch started my canvass for Christians work, & pledges. Ordered my room & books a bit better. Martha Manross came in and staid quite a while. Invited me to dinner tomorrow 305J. She walked over to Crowley's where I got some buttermilk. Took Hervey 1916 to Christians led by Miss Reed on "I am the way, the truth, & the life." Closed meeting beautiful talk. Rec'd138 1912. from Miss Mildred Stiles a note of acceptance to Senior parlor opening. Finished Spensers sonnets. Read over-half my German, fixed face, retired 12.45. Fri. Oct. 11. Discussed 3 of those definitions of Romanticism and Classicism that Miss Wylie gave us. Topics on Moses Mendelssohn & on Miholai were finished today & we went on with Laokoon. Wrote a letter to Aunt Jennie and one to Mama. English tutor meeting in Room 1R. after 4th hr. when Miss Yost told us what to do. After lunch "groomed" my face straightened my room. P.O. then song practice. Dined in Josselyn with Martha Mawross. Did Ec. in Lib in P.M. instead of going to Prof. Miss Washburn's lecture on Some tendencies in modern Psychology. Sat. Oct. 12. P.O. Put room in order. Saw Dr. Baldwins, told her about my treatment by Dr. Stickles & gave her two circulars & a card from Dr. S. Read in Survey. Told Ruth Butterfield when to come for me, told Miss Stiles where to meet me. Went downtown. Took tuck in skirt. Dressed for Senior parlor. Ruth did me up. Had refreshments first, joined end of line. Saw the parlor which is so homey furnished with light weight simple furniture colors old blue & mulberry. Beautiful is the word. Eliz. Zahner sang The Dream Song from Kipling's Brushwood boy. Music by Edith Pratt. Our song 1913, sounded lovely. I was in the hall so couldn't sing. 1915 had a fine song excellently rendered. Between139 1912. dinner and chapel. I showed Martha [Mawross] the parlor. She was very appreciative. Took Miss Winifred Stiles in P.M. She is very sweet & invited me to come and call on her in Raymond. After she went I joined a group of interested girls clustered around Prexy (Gladys Bassett took him & Mrs. Prexy.) Finished Survey reading after that. Wore my new pink chiffon & my new silver scarf. Sun. Oct. 13 Copied notes of my talk to W. Miss. meeting in July on the "Chinese Revolution" & my notes on the C.E. Miss. meeting I led on Miss. Progress in North America. Wore new dress to chapel. Rev. of Morristown N.J. preached. Episcopal service. Text "For me to live is Christ". Splendid, earnest, sermon. Agnes R & I walked around the Sunset walk way up & came back around (near when the walk turns to go thru the pines back of the tennis courts) a walk I never saw before that passes the cement walk leading south from the Infirmary. After dinner read more in Life of Alice Freeman Palmer finishing the chapter on Sabbatical years. Bible Class at Marcia Livermore's. The Bible Study Com. has gotten out a little handbook of daily Bible readings for a 10 wks. study on the Life of Christ. Called on Narola. Went to Lib. looked up description of Hallowe'en in New International [Europe]. Read ch.1. in Rhus. Life of Christ. Started home letter. Returned blotter to Hildegard, matches to Henrietta & B.B. English themes to L. Boynton who gave me one140 1912. of the pretty red roses Louise Bowen sent her. [Mose's], chapel. Christians. Showed H. White Senior parlor & my pink and my silk dress. Browsed among the S.P. books looking to see what & where they are & who gave them. Glanced thru my book, "Twenty years at Hull House" by Jane Addams. Wrote letter to Ruth Robinson & finished home letter. Mon. Oct. 14. Got my Christians doll today. M.L. Strayer left it. About 9.30 went to impromptu "Hair Orgie" held by 1913 in Senior Parlor. Very informal, kimonas, string of finds thru blind mice. "Here's to Marie Overstreet we wish we had her here". Tues. Oct. 15. Home letter. Rec'd 100 more "Platforms" from Mr. Trimble. Read "Zwischen Haus u Schule" for Rb Ger. Took short walk with Agnes. Delivered the money & pledges for C.A.U.C. to Margaret Bliss. I collected on 3rd north. Ordered class paper. Made appointment for picture. Dropped in on Betty Mylod in p.m. Had cake. Then had cider from a maids' Club House party with Lucy in S.P. cups. Wed. Oct. 16. Had to write in R Eng. an appreciation of Spenser's sonnets. Had Ethics cut. Read an hour in Aristotle on Friendship. Rec'd letter from S. Trimble. 8th hr concert. Went with "Pick". Students in p.m. E. Cramer read with me in 340. Called on Berkemier, Stumpf & Rowlands. 141 1912. Thurs. Oct. 17. Borrowed $1 from G. Bassett & bought Phil. ticket. Got $5.40 from Mr. Polk for 27 hrs. P.O. work. Read in Dante's "Inferno". Mail. Christians. Lib in p.m. where finished Inferno. Had P. Carbaugh's room mate down. She is discouraged. Her room mate is Christian Scientist. Did E. Ger. Fri. Oct. 18. Heard Sulzer in Opera House about noon. Went down again after lunch, which I missed. Took wheel down. Ordered & paid for 1/2 doz. yellow chrysanthemums to be sent to Mama tomorrow. Wrote her a birthday letter. Wrote note of thanks to Mr. Trimble for his two red leather gift books 1. Platform 2. Vest Pocket Directory of Congress. P.O. Got over to laying of corner stone of Student's building in time to join the people coming back. Wore pink dress. Singing. Chapel. H. White waited in my room. Read Ethics aloud. Lecture. face. Main Reading room & Lib. for some newspaper quotations. Left Miss Yost a platform. Hildegard wants me to ask Miss Stroebe & Miss Whitney to vote for a political newspaper to be published from now till election. Only the Profs. & Assoc. Profs. can vote so out of a faculty of over 100 only 33 can vote. Sat. Oct. 19. P.O. Aristotle. Surveys. E. Cramer. 3p.m. - 4.30p.m. Sophomore party rehearsal. Off campus for buttermilk with M. [Mawross]. Walked from north gate to Main with Prexy. I felt quite honored. Did Ec. in Lib. Fudge party in 352. A.G. Rowlands. Made my curtains & put them up. 142 1912. Pinned the piece up between the curtains. Hope to finish it properly soon. Retired after 12 p.m. Sun. Oct. 20. Rose 8.15 A.M. Read Daily Bible Read. Les. I. Face. Chapel. Dr. Riggs. Walked around new lake with Agnes. Came up by laundry, observatory clothesline, tennis courts, pine walk, Students' building, Bible class. 4 mi. walk down Hackensack road with E. Stumpf & Miss Walthers. Chapel. Christians. "What are you praying for?" Mission class. Read Soph. joke newspaper. Finished letter to Claire. Mon. Oct. 21. P.O. Letter from mama. In R. Eng. E. Pratt asked me to make 50 copies of a song for tonight. Ethics wrote 8 quest. asked Prexy about a reference. E. Ec. wrote 10 min. on Survey. Dem. mass meeting. Note from Miss Stroebe, went to her room & was invited to join the select German Club of faculty & 6 Seniors. Paid G. Carr $2.10 for my Senior parlor book. K. Gallagher & I spent all 5th copying words of song, 6th read Dews platform, 1 ch. in Ethics, wore suit to 7th convention. P.O. 8th finished 10 more copies. T.R. spoke 6.40 p.m. Chapel, no music. Prof. Whitney's at 7.30 p.m. The Seniors are M. Beckemier, I. Beir, H. Crosby, L. Boynton, E. McShane, G. Ordway. Asked Prof. Whitney & Assoc. Prof. Stroebe to vote for giving us permission to publish a political paper in college. Started German lesson. Outlined course, took notes. F. Chaffe called & staid over a half hour. 9.32 Democratic torchlight parade143 1912. headed by Gov. Wilson & a real donkey. Did a little more German. H. Gormann came in & read my Survey for a few minutes. I got so sleepy, went to bed. 11.45 p.m. unprepared for Tues. Have waisted time. Tues. Oct. 22. Wrote in Ethics. Didn't hand German paper in till after lunch. Read in "Die Worke". Rb German Miss Stroebe was in the room most of the hour. R. Kinsey spoke on Socialism by lamppost after chapel. Lib. looked up dates Miss Wylie told us to. Narola came up for me & we had soup together in her room. Wed. Oct. 23. P.O. R. English written. Wrote in Ethics. It just poured today. Lights on in Ec. where Millsy talked on Marxian socialism. 12.20 in G. Estelle Mulgruen spoke Rb Ger. Wrote down 5th hr. what I'd like to do in each course I'm taking & what I'd like to do in general in college this year. Had tea in 344. P.O. No chapel. Concert, heard first of it & when came back from Lib. heard girls sing. Saw Miss Case enter her taxi & wave good bye. German. Enjoyed Evelyn Noble's take off of Miss Case's singing. Thurs. Oct. 24. P.O. Topics given in Hist. Millsy gave us his opinion of socialism. I asked him about Sodus Bay. He lived in Palmyra, met his wife there. Heard at 12.20 Sherman (M. Davenport). Read Eagle & started Tribune. 144 1912. Made diagram of different channels into which my energy is being directed from the main channel which leads straight to honors. Read "Hermann und Dorothea". Was in S.P. a few minutes. P.O. Chapel. Christians. Lib. Politics with Agnes. More "H. und D". Fri. Oct. 25. Letter from Mama. Claire is pretty sick she says, fever, sweats nights & coughs. The Dr. doesn't reach her trouble. I'm worried about her. Spent 4th & 5th hr. writing a well penned letter about the campaign. Got leave of absence. Borrowed $8.00 from Louise Boynton who brought me a string of white pearl beads to take Claire. Spent p.m. in Lib. on Ec. Got time table from E. Zahner with A.S.R. had nice talk. She gave me 2 apples. Deutsche Verein 4 p.m. I took E. Welty. [in margin] Senior Birthday. so pretty. Sat. Oct. 26. Rose at 7. Took 8.25 for N.Y. Phoned papa from Hahnes. He said "you rascal". Got home 12 noon. He hadn't told Claire so I surprised her. She said that Kells sounded like you. Had such a nice dinner. Claire & I took a short walk. Then I began work on a doll's dress for Rosa. Papa had a funeral in the afternoon. Had such a nice supper. Played authors we four together and Claire beat. Helped her with her bath. Read more in Surveys, finishing required articles. Read Ethics. Finished skirt of doll's dress. Mama cut out the sleeves. I basted them up & 145 1912. Dr. D & Helen called. I wore my gray dress with green girdle. Got both in tho roughly sewn by 12 p.m. Sun. Oct. 27. Claire slept nicely, did't sweat & coughed but little. Neither Mama, Claire, nor I went to church. Papa did not want us to as there is no fire in the church & I wanted to stay with Claire. Mama bought me some licorice drops last night, how good. Papa spoke of how the majority of people are on a level but still are influenced by the few who are up and the few who are down. [diagram] I like our round dining table so much. Mama's new serge coat is very pretty. We had the best dinner, chicken, biscuits & chocolate sponge, yum!yum! Had my suit case all packed when papa came home from church. He walked to car with me & said "I'm going to pray that every girl you ask to come with you Thanksgiving has a previous engagement". Claire was on the piano stool when I came down to say good by & she cried. I left at 1.35 p.m. Got in G. Central about 3 p.m. & read the rest of what Aristotle says on friendship. Left at 4.23. Miss Griggs (Chemistry instructor) sat ahead of me. We visited & she invited me to go out in the vestibule where we watched a glorious pink & gray sunset over the river. Missed supper. Chapel. Mr. spoke & heard him afterwards in S.P. Mon. Oct. 28. Wrote home. P.O. Letter from Claire containing drawings which she wants me to give Louise. Wrote in Ethics. 146 1912. Studied under trees east of chapel with Agnes. Then at 3.30 p.m. was due at White Studio where had 8 sittings. Pd $1.00 down. Tues Oct. 29. P.O. 5th hr read "Vater & Tochter" a curious story in "Die Frau". Rb Ger. 7th read "Der Kolner Kongress der Krankenpflegerinnen" in "die Frau". Class meeting 8th. Chapel. Took "Die Frau" from Lib. & came to first meeting of the select German Club. Miss Whitney came first, than I gave a very poor account of this congress. Miss Struck then Mary Berkemier who gave a review of an entire magazine splendidly. Miss Walthers was the last speaker. Did Ec. in Lib. & at home. Evelyn let me read her story called "The Story that Wasn't". Wed. Oct. 30. P.O. L. Penniman said it always seemed to her so unscholarly to have to study after breakfast before first hour yet she was going to study chemistry. Wrote in Ethics. 12.20 spoke for Wilson in As. Hall in joint discussion with Maud Kelsey, Republican. 5th hr. Laura Clark & I talked over our speeches for Sat. Thurs. Oct. 31. Letter from mama. Fri. Nov. 1 Heard that Brazilian speak on the literature of his country - Oh! me! What a big man, unattractive 147 1912. and how indistinctly & uninterestingly he spoke. I'm almost sorry I went. Sat. Nov. 2. Joint political discussion 7.30 in Assembly Hall. Trix & Adeline spoke for Democrats & Progressives from the platform & others from the floor. Laura Clark & I spoke for the Republicans. C. Greenbaum was rank for the Socialists. Neida Quackenbush said at the close of the meeting to me "You're deteriorating, Gretta, your speech was very poor." Consoling, after I'd spent almost all day reading up & working on it. Sun. Nov. 3. Mon. Nov. 4. Letter from Mama. Lucy Rogers and Helen Clark in R. English read their topics on the Arthurian legends & Spenser. Tues. Nov. 5. Cast my first vote today in V.C. gym. with a voting machine. Voted Democratic ticket for nation. We couldn't vote for state officers. Wilson 424. Taft 212. Roosevelt 212. Returns from the real148 1912. election were posted on bulletin board every half hour till 10.30 p.m. Wed. Nov. 6. Letter from Ruth Robinson decribing her courses & university life so far. Dinner with F. Merriman 316N. College singing at Rockie. Evelyn & I studied Ec. till late. Thurs. Nov. 7. Money order for $5.00 from papa. Pay Day at which Clara Hill paid $2.00 for Miscellany, $.50 Students', $.50 Christians, $.75 Athletics & $.25 Consumers League for me. Got my proofs for White today. They are fair & one is fine. All hour written on Socialism. Fri. Nov. 8. Letter from Mrs. Curtis. Did not hear the Dammentha Quartette in p.m. but worked in Lib. on my R. Eng. topic. Sat. Nov. 9. Worked practically every minute on my Spenser topic on which I've spent every available minute this week. Have finished reading Dante's Divine Comedy & at 12 p.m. my paper was done. A comparison of Dante's Divine Comedy and Spenser's Faerie Queen Bk I & II with special reference to the religious references. Whew! but I'm weary from such grinding. Sun. Nov. 10. Rev. Saunder's preached. No Bible class. Copied my topic. Cut Chapel. Went to Christians. Prexy spoke on gratefulness. Where are the other nine? Mission class.149 1912. Mon. Nov. 11. My R. English Spenser topic was done & in class on time & I dressed to take the chair & read it but I wasn't called on. F. Jewell gave hers. Rose at 6 & wrote on (practical) problem in R that most interests me. Letter from mama . Wrote in Ethics. Proctor meeting C. Dogget told by Miss W. she ought to make a special study of criticism. Bike ride with C. Hill. [in margin] N.B. Tues. Nov. 12. Letter from Ellen Sergeant. German journalist(?) Club 7.30 p.m. 240M. Miss Stroebe, Jenny, E. McShane, I.Beir, & L. Boynton held forth this time. Carried Miss W's suit case to car. Called at Infirmary. Wed. Nov. 13. 8th hr. heard part of the organ recital in the Chapel given by Organist of Trinity Church Boston. M.A. Wilson gave topic today on Platonism in Spenser. Wrote in Ethics. Prof. Horn of Cornell listened in R. today. Called at Infirmary. Prof. Salmon asked us how many men we voted for election day (Nov. 5). Clara Hill to dinner. P.S. Volunteer meeting in Maud Kelsey's alley. Thurs. Nov. 14. Prof. Mills read us a letter today received some time ago by him. Somehow Prof. Mills as a man was visible to today. He said that sometime we must incline social(ism)ly. Heard Miss talk on the Camp Fire Girl movement. Saw R. Holliday later in the C.F. costume. Fri. Nov. 15. 3.45 p.m. heard Dean Summer of Chicago on "Some Aspects of Civic & Social progress". Splendid. He appealed to us as women and as college women150 1912. to help in obtaining a single standard for men and women. 2nd Deutsche Verein meeting 4.46. Met Prof. Peterson & wife of Munich. Heard at 7.45 a lecture by Prof. P. in German on "Die Frauen der Romantik" good. Sat. Nov. 16. In evening went to First Hall Play. 1912 was back in fine array over 100 here. They had several new songs. Acting was fine. I do not quite understand the play itself. Saw Helen Brewster 1911 this afternoon. After 10.30 p.m. had tea in Agnes R's room. C. Hill & I rode wheels downtown via Church St. Nice ride. Did some errands. Sun. Nov. 17. Pres. McKenzie of Harvard Theolgical Seminary preached. C. Balmer came in. Had a nice call with her. Mon. Nov. 18. Today gave my R. English topic in class & was criticized. A series of separate parts put down one after the other, etc. Prexy spoke with feeling on the subject of Reverence in Chapel tonight. Whispering etc. Tues. Nov. 19.151 1912. Wed. Nov. 20. Joined Wake Robin Club 8th hr. at first meeting in S.P. 7.30 p.m. Students. Honor system in exams adopted. New quiet hour plan with amendment accepted. Moved that present be a quorum. Cut out & started my doll's drawers tonight. Thurs. Nov. 21. 7th hour class meeting. Subject graduation & class day dresses. Fri. Nov. 22. Sat. Nov. 23. 8 p.m. Bliss Perry (Prof. of English at Harvard) gave a splendid lecture on Robert Browning. Am surpervising the collectin of Student's' Dues in Main for Nell [Cattin]. Have 2 girls on each floor collecting for me. Sun. Nov. 24. Pres. Slocum of Colorado College preached from text stand upon thy feet & hear what I will speak unto thee. Met him in Senior parlor. Also met Catharine [Bahmer's] father. He is very quick & interesting. She152 1912. called in afternoon & I had her to tea. Bible class. Went to Lib. & read & looked around. Heard Dr. Wilson (Agnes Father) in p.m. (7) on the Persian Revolution, its causes, results & relation to missions. Good. Went to S.P. where Mr. W. gave us some personal experiences. Last meeting of Immigration Mission Class. 8.30 p.m. Mon. Nov. 25. Tues. Nov. 26. Dropped in on Irene Beir just as she was going to bed. Didn't know where she lived before tonight. She has dropped the "Journalisten" Club because of her health. "Journalisten" Club 7.30 p.m. I spilled on the Nov. number of "Die Frau". Miss Whitney wasn't there, nor was she at class so we had a cut. Wed. Nov. 27. Miss Wylie handed back my outline paper on Spenser. I couldn't read her comments & asked her to read them. She did & said You're not lazy but you don't seem to get the intellectual grasp of the whole subject so you bring it out in all its parts. "Pick" (Ruth Pickering)153 1912. said to me this A.M. 8.25 "Gretta this has happened too often. Can't you get here any earlier. You make us all stay here late." Put $5 in Mr. Polk's care for N. Caltin, Students' dues. 5th hr. packed suit case & put on suit. Left money for German books $ . with Miss Walthers in German conversation. Left Po'keepsie 3.55 p.m. on Special. Had H. White & uncle for company on subway from Grand Central, E. Parkhurst & Mr. Dempsey to Hudson Terminal & Eliz. French to Park Place Newark. Got home before eight. Had dandy supper. Papa & Claire were waiting for me on the corner. Claire had her dolls on the sofa in the hall with a big sign Welcome on them. Retired early. Thurs. Nov. 28. Thanksgiving. Muffins. Went to service at 11 A.M. in M.E. church. Papa preached a fine sermon on text closing with story of young man, to be married on Thanksgiving who stalled in a snow storm by accident assisted in the funeral service of a pioneer woman, whose husband was a Christian & who wanted cheerful hymns sung. Dandy Turkey dinner. Claire & I walked to Charmon's for turnips. Finished doll's drawers & made underwaist. Retired early. Played 1 game authors. Claire played with the little Stults girl. I had a twilight visit with papa & mama. Told them what I am known for in college. Fri. Nov. 29. Mama & I went downtown & she bought me waffles, 154 1912. a lovely dark blue chinchilla coat & a soft plush hat(brown). Made doll's skirt with two tucks. Papa & I went to Preparatory service, "The growing old. The best is yet to come." Sat. Nov. 30. Ironed. Helped papa print bulletins. Read 1 1/2 books of Millions Paradise Lost. Looked up Milton in Ridpath's Lib. of Universal Literature. Sewed. Finished doll's dress skirt which is plain but haven't the waist done. Retired about 11 p.m. Claire walked up to shoemaker's with me. Dandy brown bread. Sun. Dec. 1. Found Wed. the heavy sinky lovely yellow carpet down in the dining room. Sausage & cakes. Church, communion. "It is our privilege as Christians to advance." How much of Christ does the world see in our daily lives. We can change what needs to be changed with Jesus's help. Will this be our last communion in this building as a church. What progress have we made since last communion? - Dandy dinner. Had pumpkin pie for 4th time since I've been home. My! how good. Reed Edwards brought me the pamphlets given the qualifications & requirements for foreign missionaries. Also Mr. Darley's address. The family started out for S.S. & I left them at the corner about 2.20 p.m. Reached Grand Central 3.45 p.m. & left 4.02 p.m. Arriving in P. 6.05 & at college 6.35 p.m. Helen Scoby sat155 1912. with me & we had a nice visit. Voluntary chapel in Assembly Hall 7 p.m. followed by Christians 7.30 p.m. Prexy spoke about Ezekiel's vision of the dry bones & God's breathing into them the breath of life. Miss C. Reed - young Yale missionary obedient to God's will. M. Berkemier read a prayer, very pretty poem. Bill Hill said the 3 steps to getting God's spirit are 1. Desire 2. Preparation 3. Appropriation. Mon. Dec. 2. Wrote card home. No chapel. Lib. Saw Peggy about dolls. They don't have to be in today. Tues. Dec. 30 8th hr. off campus with Agnes & Catherine to dairy, popcorn-balls crullers. Lib. M. Berkemier came down before 10 p.m. Wed. Dec. 4. 1.30 p.m. resitting at White's. On the way Miss Swan, whom I passed said for my benefit "The stupidity of the mail carriers". Left note for M. Stuart 305N. Reread Rb article on Traud. Miss W. told me to talk more slowly. 8th hr. lecture-recital on Russian peasant & folk songs. Prexy spoke in chapel tonight about Mr. A.K. Smiley, who died Mon. He was so sorry the Seniors didn't come to Mohonk the day they planned to. Did German at home in p.m. C. Bahmer came in & looked at Freshman class picture. 10 - 12 p.m. worked on doll's clothes.156 1912. Thurs. Dec. 5. $.30 from Prof. Whitney as a thank you for seeing to the sale of the Herder books. Right after lunch till 7th worked on doll's clothes. Took her to doll show. Staid there over 1 hr. admiring the dolls. Peggy Ruddiman's, dressed as a baby, got the prize i.e. the most votes. M. [Mawross] here to dinner. Prexy spoke about Miss Quaife, who died at noon today (matron of North). Christians. Lucy led subject Glorify work. Good. She spoke about method being important, being busy doesn't mean one is really working. 10-12 p.m. Read Theorritus Idylls. Studied in the Lib. Showed some sense in selection in my work tonight, knew what I wanted, where to get it & got it. A. Hill can take Ec. Seminar. Fri. Dec. 6. $5.00 in letter from papa. Wrote 4th hr. postals to Mr. Wilcox, Mr. Yamaguchi, Helen Cassedy & letter to papa, G. Burgesser & L. Comes. Straightened out the Main Student's dues & wrote notes to the 11 Main collectors. Walked downtown with Clara HIll. Students at 7.30. Short meeting. Read in M. R. Room. Miss Monroe came in, asked me if I expect to debate next semester. Visited in Trix's room with Ruth Tuttle. Sat. Dec. 7. P.O. Dusted room. Wrote note which I tied to my doll for the girl who gets her. Made candy for Maids' Club House. Returned my doll to P. Pratt's157 1912. with her buttonholes worked & with addition of a blue sash & halo. Letter from Wilhelmina. Didn't get to Lib. till 5th hr. Read in Darwin's, Descent of Man & in H.G. Wells, New Worlds for old. Sun. Dec. 8. M. [Mawross] came for me & we walked up Sunset. The field by the orchard looked pink in the sunlight, the brook sparkled & flashed thru the trees far in the distance, the water overflowing from the new lake seems to be separate ribbon or grass like currents. Wore blue silk, christened my coat (sewed buttons on last night). Sylvia Buckley's father preached. Text "Have dominion". 1. 2. Schools 3. home. M. Berkemier to dinner with me. She likes Betsy Baldwin very much & thinks there are many fine girls in our class. Bible class. Finished The Life of Alice Freeman Palmer in S. Parlor, curled up on the south divan. Read alound to Agnes in 352 the ch. on Vassar by Alida Avery M.D. in "The Education of American girls" pub. in 1874 & ed. by. Played after lunch on S.P. piano for first time. 7 p.m. heard Pres. Frost of Berea College Ky. speak on the Mountain Whites. His wife spoke on their religion. In S.P. afterwards they answered questions. Chatted in 352 with G. Hill. R. Butterfield, H. White & Agnes. Wrote home. 158 1912. Mon. Dec. 9. Card from Mr. Yamaguchi. Letter from mama. Helen Cassedy died Saturday at 5 p.m. funeral tonight 8 p.m. The Junior entertainment, the Fairies Tribunal gotten up by Dorothy Rolph cleared $50.00 & was fine. "Claire is doing finely and is counting the days when Sister will be at home again." "Claire sent that pretty doll I bought her last to Helen Cassedy." Rec'd note from Gretta Burgesser. She has resigned as Pres. & as a member of Entre Nous. Wrote card home. Had Helen Clark to dinner with me. Tues. Dec. 10. Talked with Mr. Fiske of the Albany Teacher's Agency in "the green parlor" in 7th hour. Asked questions etc. Called on Mary Berkemier. She is debating what to do next year, stay home & help her sisters prepare for college or ? "Die Journalisten" 7.30 p.m. 240. Wed. Dec. 11. Visited at Alms House for first time. Miss Thorn is clever and interesting. Clara Hill went with me. Got back to organ recital in chapel in time to come out. Popped a nice pan of corn between 9.30 & 10 & buttered it. Eleanor, Evelyn, Janet Bobs, Catharine & Lucelia & Clara shared it. Also Alice. Thurs. Dec. 12. Letter & circular from Albany Teacher's Agency. Letter from Laura Kemp. Agnes & I went off campus. I ordered 1 picture for the Vassarion. My ring came today (the seal was too small before, manufacturer's 159 1912. mistake. Track practice 8th. Christians. H. Robbins "Be happy." Fri. Dec. 13. 7th hr. lecture by Prof. Leguis on Dorothy Wordsworth (didn't learn much new as Agnes listened to me while I read my notes from J. and the introduction to my Wordsworth volume in preparation for the lecture.) All by myself I fixed my hair with a halo. Looks nice. Agnes is quite pleased. French Club had a super abundance of ice-cream so Agnes got a slice for herself and for me. Washed 8 pr. stockings. Say K.G.O. what about Nature & Fortune in Shakespeare's Comedy's? Wrote letter home. Sat. Dec. 14. Finished G.S. Mills' "Essay on Utilitarianism". Got class paper (2 quires) $.85. Darned 2 1/2 pr. stockings in 341 after 9.30 p.m. Had some fudge (?) of Neida's make. Finished reading Bk VII Paradise Lost. Sun. Dec. 15. Rev. Samuel Crothers of Cambridge preached on creative work & play. Went to S.P. heard Elir Kush play after minister had gone. Met Jessie White. Bible class. I had all places where Peter is mentioned to recite on. Went to call on Miss Bonnell, Miss Stiles. Found that Cordelia (Lockwood) left college 10 days before Thanksgiving for good sick. Dropped in 444. Met Mrs. Doughty. Read in my room aloud to Agnes Ch. on Vassar in Mary Caroline Crawford's "The College Girl of America". Read a little more 160 1912. in King Lear. Christmas music 8 p.m. An innovation this year of a gallery chorus ( voices) which sang splendidly. The Choir had 87 voices. Brought Alice some cheese from dinner and she caught a mouse in her 4 door trap. Wrote home. Retired 11.45 p.m. Mon. Dec. 16. Ruth Butterfield here to dinner. Deutsche Verein i.e. Christmas festival given by the German department, held in faculty parlor 4.30 p.m. Kermarda Busch was der Weihnachtsman & gave each one a postal. Miss Whitney let me take some of the German Kuchen home to Claire. Tues. Dec. 17. White's for pictures $6.00 for 1 doz. Called on Isabel Bonnel at Millards. D. Rolph told me to remember her to Miss B. Louise Bowen here to dinner. Wed. Dec. 18. Miss Krause of had our Rb German today. Interesting. We all sat up straight. 2nd Wake Robin meeting 8th hr in S. Parlor. Miss Freeman spoke. 7.30 p.m. Report of Student Volunteer Conference at Ithaca in Freshman parlor. 9.30 p.m. 1913 went out and sang carols. (North - puddle- L. Lang. Dr. B.) I read aloud to Narola the three pamphlets Reid Edwards lent me about Missionary qualifications. She gave me some Turkish delight. V.C. disgraced itself coughing in chapel while Prexy read. 161 1912. Thurs. Dec. 19. Hall meeting called by Betsy who spoke of last night's coughing. Went downtown. After dinner 1913 gave a carol to 1915. Prof. Gow led Christian's & practiced songs, carols. 9.30 p.m. carols sung by entire college. The gallery choir was on the library tower and the rest of us in front of the Lib. Some carols we sang together, some we only answered to. This singing from the tower is an innovation. Fri. Dec. 20. Packed suit case and left V.C. after 3rd hr. with it, my coat, umbrella, & a small package of books. Left Po'keepsie at 12 noon. Sat with Agnes R. Jeanette Mullikin went part of the way on the Park Place train with me. Got home about 4 p.m. Claire was waiting at the corner (with Alice O'Hagan). Mama was up at Junior meeting. Miss Halstead called on Claire & I showed her some V.C. views. I like her. Went on an errand to Heilmanns', Ludlows, & Burgesser's. Mr. & Mrs. Cassedy called in p.m. Sat. Dec. 21. Helped Mama. Entertained the Entre Nous in p.m. Tille Aschenfelder Emma Wuner Hazel Ludlow Sarah Heilmann Elsie Kengott Sadie Morris Irene Kemp Margaret Towers Laura Kemp Helen Edwards 162 1912. Lois Edwards Dorothy Hillman Barnett Each girl wore a card representing the name of one of Dicken's books. Claire drew her own, D. Copperfield. We had refreshments around the table in the dining room, nut sandwiches, olives, coffee, 2 kinds of cake. We had a Christmas grab. Sun. Dec. 22. Church. 2.30 Exercises. C.E. Church. Mon. Dec. 23. Did my Christmas shopping. Luna Park miniature in Bambergers interested me. Mamma sent off Uncle Henry's box. Tues. Dec. 24. Helped wash. Over 1 foot of snow. Downtown with Claire for her lesson. Prayer meeting. 4 present Papa, Mrs. Chandler, Mrs. Holloway and I. Went with papa to McNaughton's to deliver the dolls & fruit mama sent them. Willie Weinrich called, leaving a long package for mama. Retired with Claire. Wed. Dec. 25. Christmas. Found a tree in the parlor. Claire had some exercises, the dolls163 1912. spoke. I was pianist. Distribution of gifts was part of her program and we were all well remembered. Dinner. In p.m. Claire's birthday was celebrated with a birthday cake, 9 candles. We lighted the tree, had music, & she read some from Dickens' Christmas Carol. Thurs. Dec. 26. Ironed 2 1/2 hours. Claire & I walked to Zahn's to deliver one of Mrs. Prentice's velvet bows. Called at Disbrows & Arthur Mudd's. Fri. Dec. 27. Mama & I had a visit. I read aloud the article on True Aristrocracy in W.H. Companion. Mama read me the commission of her great grandfather signed by Gov. Clinton. Cousins. Gretta has the original. Read the Life of Wm. Tenant. Christmas exercises at 3. Claire spoke Mrs. Santa Claus "Of all the busy people this busy Christmas tide etc." and she and B. Jamouneau with papa, accompanist played a duet. Papa announced the numbers. Sat. Dec. 28. Papa got telephone message that Brunette [Ordaway] Whiting died Thurs. p.m. Claire & I coasted on Disbrow's bob between Centre St. and Sanford Ave. Rodney steered. Had a fine time. Laura came down for us. After coasting she invited Christmas 1912 side combs - Claire brush (hair) comb silver deposit bottle VanDyke Photo - Ellen " - Marian H. book -Ida calendar - Entre Nous grape fruit - Aunt Jennie oranges - Misses Kilburn cards - Lucy Gladys Henrietta Clevenger Marian C. Wilhelmina postals - Louise Comes Irene Todd Dorothy Rolph Aunt Mamie Lois and Helen Edwards Ruth Robinson Janet King Lois Yergin Agnes Rowlands Christmas 1912 Papa and Mamma. cards from - Mr. & Mrs. H.P. Witzel Mrs. E. Harmes The Wilson family Rebecca E. Shannon Mr. & Mrs. E. Rocke B.H. Fox Mr. & Mrs. Thornell Avora Mr. & Mrs. Prentice Mr. & Mrs. M. Beeching Arthur Halsall M.D. & C.C. Kilburn Papa - Jennie Mr. Bennett Clara and SarahClaire Christmas 1912 Paper dolls - Mrs. D. Bobbsy Twins - Mrs. Lake Box Ham - Mrs. Mudd Little Doll - Mrs. Lake Xmas Carol - Sister Bobbsy Twins in the Country - Mamma Picture - Dorothy Picture - Sister Perfume - Mama Fairy Book - Mamma Postals Mrs. Hollway Mrs. Chandler Edith and Ethel Aunt Mamie 2 Mrs. D. Alwena Kays164 1912. us in to have cocoa, popcorn, candy & cakes. Met Miss & 1 , and Norman Collier who is just comical. We had a little concert, 1. Norman. 2. I. 3. Rodney 4. Laura. Looked over city directory to see what Newark's leading industries are. Found more pages of saloons than anything else. Papa & mama called in p.m. on Mr. Beeching of Vermont Ave. Sun. Dec. 29. Church. S.S. had class of boys. (Harry Fox's) class of fine boys, like to have them all the time. Studied C.E. lesson. Grace Jameneau went up with me to C.E. D. Rolph led. Missionary subject. I gave a few points. Church. Mon. Dec. 30. Tues. Dec. 31. Went down with Claire for her lesson at 10 A.M. Ironed everything. Mrs. Rinne & Elsie called (First time they have come in since we moved here.) Prayer meeting we all went. I played the organ. 165 1913. Wed. Jan. 1. Cleaned 3 cupboards. Read Hugh Black's book "Three Dreams". Wrote Ida, Ellen, Marian H. and sent cards to Irene T., Eliz McShane, Mary Berkemier, Marian Case & Grandma Morris. Claire, Papa and I together made popcorn balls. (14) Thurs. Jan. 2. Dusted, shined floors. Mabel Duesel brought up my red dress in which a new yoke & sleeves has been put. Laides' [Ladies'] Aid met here in the afternoon. 20 came. Mama "refreshed" them in the dining room with sandwiches, doughnuts, & cake & coffee. Claire assisted me, her first attempt as waitress & did nicely. What was in the coffee urn Ha! Ha! Fri. Jan. 3. Visited Barringer High School with Elsie Rinne. Mr. Dann - Hist, Miss Gilmore - Geom, Mr. Nikolus - German, Miss Colt - English, Mr. Nikolus - beginning German and Mr. - French. Elsie took her lunch. Found that Mr. N. used to live in Rochester and knows Mr. Betz and Mr. Gomph. Claire went to Dr's. and he says she may start in school Mon. She is delighted. Mama & I walked in much wind to Mrs. Duesels and also called on Mrs. Moore (Mrs. Brown's mother). Sat. Jan. 4. Catalogued over half my books, on doorblock sheets. Claire & I dentist's, Dr. Gibbons on So. Orange Av.166 1913. at 11 A.M. She had two fillings, and I had two and also had my teeth cleaned. $5.00 for us both together. Wore red dress. Called with mama on Mrs. Lake, Mrs. Stutts and Mrs. Rinne & Elsie. Mrs. Mudd was gone. I went alone to Mrs. Cassedy's but she was gone so I called on Mr. Demarest. The Ordway family in evening array awaited in vain the arrival of Millard Elderton & wife of Plainfield. I played, read some in Etude. Sun. Jan. 5. Church. S.S. I had a class of boys downstairs, Geo. Darby's class & Mr. Roach also asked me to speak to the whole primary dept & I did. Lesson The Creation. Claire & I called on Mrs. Cassedy. Met Miss Cary & her mother. Miss C. works with defective children. C.E. Arthur led. Conservation meeting. Church. Mon. Jan. 6. Downtown with mama in afternoon. Bought corset, shoes. She attended a meeting in the Y.M.C.A. 1st meeting of Week of Prayer. I went good attendance. Claire started in school. Has been out since Oct. 10. Tues. Jan. 7. Ironed. Papa tied up so nicely as he always does a suit box for me. Mama helped me pack & I got off about 2 p.m. Papa went over the G. Central with me. Prof. Whitney was on the train & I introduced Papa. Saw Ruth Pember. Said Hello to the girls on the car ahead & to Gladys & Kathleen who were in the car with me. Got out to college about 7 p.m. 167 1913. settled and actually did fix as it ought to be the valence between my curtains. It was just pinned and now it is sewed and looks nice. Agnes came down. A good many girls are back. Wed. Jan. 8. Had a splendid day. Enjoyed taking up the lines of connection with the girls and fitting into my place. Got my suit box from R.R. station. Thurs. Jan. 9. Saw Prof. Mills about Ec. Seminar but I haven't applied in writing. Am glad I went. I mean to astonish him yet. I'll read less & think more. Dr. T. led Christians. Do good work, good play, learn to play, do your best. Read good reading, don't let your minds be sieves. Had a grapefruit party. Alice, Gladys, Gertrude, Alma, Janet, Agnes and myself. Fri. Jan. 10. Had hoped to call on Miss Salmon today but didn't. Read Adams & Summer ch. 9 & 10 (100p or so) in afternoon & heard Rhadeski in p.m. in Assembly hall. She is blind, wore pink, has sweet voice. Sat. Jan. 11. Agnes wants to take K. English but is hesitating. She told me that some one who is quite a friend of mine used to think I liked nothing but to go168 1913. to prayermeetings but now she has changed her mind and thinks I am getting quite popular in the class. (This is the most interesting I've heard yet.) One thing is certain I'm intensely interested just now in studying people. Made out my elections and handed them in. Worked in Lib. Read Miss Addams ch. 5 on Ideals & Social Democracy. Spent over 2 hrs. on Ethics. Finished the greek drama "Antigone" and read Samson Agonistes. Helen Clark showed me where to find Dante's plan of the Universe so I got it quickly. Correspondence. Letter from Ida, Aunt Jennie, Albany Teacher's Agency, Ella Gilbert (10 yrs old the little girl who received the doll I dressed for Christians from the People's Settlement, Wilmington Del.) Wilhelmina, Bill from Bauer, circular from H.A. Stebbens, ($700.00 for Summer European tour), The School Bulletin Teacher's Agency from Syracuse. (a pamphlet) Sun. Jan. 12. Shailer Matthews preached on the Son of Man came not to bring peace but a sword. Anna Curtis played in S.P. After Bible Class I finished reading John Foster Decision of Character (an abridgement). 7 p.m. heard Mr. Hans Freece, a converted Mormon, speak on Mormonism of today. Also in S.P. Wrote home. Bought his book, "Letters of an Apostate Mormon to his Son." 169 1913. Mon. Jan. 13. Discussed ideas of Universe led by Dante and Milton & also story of Paradise Lost. Finished Cooperation in Ec. Spent afternoon reading Die Frau for review tomorrow night in Die Journalisten & for Rb German. At meeting 7.30 p.m. in Freshman parlor it was announced that Mrs. Potter is to give 2 classes of 5 weeks, Conservation of National Ideals and Decisive Hour of Christian Missions. Rec'd first pkg by Parcel's Post, a union suit. Letter from mama at noon, ? Batavia $2000.00 & [mause]. Did German in Lib. Watched the devoties of Spoken English do the scissors on the assembly Hall platform, clad only in gowns & [kiminies] a rare sight certainly Ha!Ha! Tues. Jan. 14. Wrote in Ethics. Miss Salmon is certainly an ideal college Professor, so learned but so human and up to date. She always looks nice. Am reading Paradise Regained. Track practice 8th Lucy, Agnes, Rip & I hitch kicked. Miss told us to jump & Lucy gave my a hint about high kick. I maintained at dinner that each girl before graduating should be required to have a certain number of points in apparatus work. Each girl can't do everything but can do a lot if she tries. "Die Journalisten" 7.30 - 9.15 p.m. I was a speaker. After Rb Miss Walther told me to [in margin] Wore my red dress.170 1913. speak more slowly. Had Stereo in Gladys room. Wrote home. Fixed waist, got laundry ready and blush to say I have done nothing for tomorrow. Wed. Jan. 15. Had to write in Ethics. Prexy gave us a plan for reviewing in 3 sections. Visited at Almshouse. Made three new acquaintences Miss , Miss and Miss . Walked downtown. After working in Lib. for an hour Lucy Penniman and I went over to the chapel & heard the concluding numbers of the organ recital by Tertius Noble, organist in York minster York, England. We sat in the gallery. Grand music, wonderfully rendered. Thurs. Jan. 16. After class Miss Whitney detained me and suggested that I go into M prose again this next sementer just for phonetics. She & Miss Stroebe have talked it over together. I speak German easily and have a good foundation, but my pronunciation of umlauts and [ch'g] is bad. 2 p.m. had 4 pictures taken at Gallup's. 7th hr. Mrs. Potter's first class on Conservation on National Ideals. 8th track practice. Vaulted some. "You're afraid of it". Read some of Donne's love poems. Fri. Jan. 17. Hall meeting to get trial vote on honor system in exams. Worked in afternoon & in p.m. heard Talcott Williams lecture on the Recent Elections. 171 1913. Sat. Jan. 18. N.J. Club met 12.30 & Maud Louise Strayer was elected President for this current year. Students meeting 7.30 p.m. Trial vote on Honor system 2 .. for 15. against. Walked to Lib. with M. Berkemier. She said she spent most of the afternoon reviewing Ethics & only got as far as Definition of Virtue. "You're infinitely more studious than I am", said Agnes Campbell "but you wouldn't do that. I don't think its always an evidence of brains when people spend so much time". Spent all day reaading Post Spenserian poets. Alice Hill experimented with her hair. After she decided I could go & put the key back. I came home & wrote for an hour (11-12 p.m.) my R. English paper. Correspondence. Heard from mamma Monday and Sat. Marian Hendricks, and from Empire Teachers' Agency Syracuse. They enclosed a gift postal bearing a verse "Pass it On" Sun. Jan. 19. Last Bible class. Took Miss 190 who was visiting Beatrice Stevens with me. Read in Lib. Wrote home. Mon. Jan. 20. Had resitting at Gallups. Took me 2 1/2 hrs. to read 16 p. of German. Guess I'm tired. 172 1913. Tues. Jan. 21. Kept time for Miss Salmon in History and called on the girls to ask their questions. Interview with Miss Wylie 4 p.m. I need to see more broadly and more deeply. Off campus. Wrote home. In bed at 9.30, first time I guess this semester. Wed. Jan. 22. Shampoo at 4 p.m. at . Took proofs to Gallop and ordered 1 doz. pictures. Thurs. Jan. 23. 7th hr. Prof. Mills met both Labor Problems sections in 35 so we had a cut 4th hr. No chapel. Miss Richardson led Christians. The Spirit of Vassar: the American spirit seen in Pres. Raymond, Maria Mitchell and Hannah Lyman. Agnes & Clara visited in my room. Fri. Jan. 24. Downtown. Prexy's to dinner at 7.30. Cut chapel. Wore new pink dress. Sat at Prexy's table. Vic was there and about 10 others. Course I. chicken pie, French peas, diamond & heart sandwiches, rice in a half green pepper, olives, coffee. II. salad, grapefruit & red cherries. III. ice-cream in fancy forms & small cakes, Almonds & candy. Stood. Prexy showed us his books and some curios he has collected. Left before 11 p.m. Had a fine time. Sat. Jan. 25. Reviewed Ethics. I like Agnes Campbell and am getting to like her more and more. Went to Faculty173 1913. play The Shoemakers' Holiday. It was splendid. Miss Washburn and Miss Bink were the leading characters. I copied the cast from the big poster on the wall. Went with Agnes & Eliz. & sat with Florence Kridel too. Sun. Jan. 26. Reb. G. P. Eckman of N.Y. Text 3 verses. Agnes, Ruth Butterfield and I walked out on the Sague road as far as the gate. Then I went home with Ruth, had candy. Heard Miss Rossa B. Cooley in p.m. on her work among the negroes of St. Helena island. Illustrated. Heard more in S.P. Read aloud to Agnes and Clara the article by Miss M.W. Whitney from which Miss Richardson read last Thurs p.m. in Vassar Miscellany 1895. Mon. Jan. 27. Up 6 A.M. Ethics exam 8.20 Room 85. Nice. Finished Shekespeare's sonnets. Letter from home. Card for 2nd semester from office. Ethics song, sung after chapel. Prexy made a nice speech & asked us in, we sang it for him inside and then filed out the door beyond his study. We are the 25th class he has taught. Tues. Jan. 28. Up 6 A.M. R. English exam. E. German exams. Rec'd announcement of Prof. Shattuck's Rocky mt. trip. 174 1913. Walked around lake with Agnes & Eliz. Outlined the big, main points in Ec. Hildegard expects to go abroad right after commencement. Others planning to go abroad are Katharine Faulkner, Bernice and Hazel Clark. Wed. Jan. 29. P.O. Wrote down an inspiration that came from these two lines Aristotle was wise aside from his Ethics. For in E. German we've learned to know his poetics. Nice letter from Margaret Towers. Lib. Noon mail. Lib. Wrote papa. Night mail. Lib. Saw Miss Whitney in the corridor & she said I'm looking over your paper, it's a very nice one. I was so surprised I could only reply I'm so glad. Mary Berkemier got a 19 p. letter from her brother. She had just opened up when Millsy came along beaming all over at her. He stopped & said something about choice of topic for Ec. Seminar & seeing him soon. Cut Chapel. Lib. [Lib: Labor Problems review]. I'm trying hard to correlate my Ec. knowledge and see Labor Problems as a whole. Thurs. Jan. 30. Up 6 A.M. Economics, Labor Problems. Fixed my college exam. papers in notebook bought for that purpose. Looked over old newspapers of recent date that I got from Neida. Off-campus to White's with Agnes. Sophie White led Christians, a song service. 175 1913. Started "Up from Slavery". Fri. Jan. 31. Read more Off campus to Seaman's with Agnes. Alice Hill snapped Miss Whitney, Struck & Stroebe together twice after lunch. Bade Miss W. good bye as she goes tomorrow. She told me she has given my name to Miss McCaleb for teaching German. Agnes, Clara & I walked in 1 3/4 hr. to Lover's Leap. Clara & I walked to Main st. & all rode home. Got in bath & into my white dress & down to dinner before 6.15 p.m. Read. Rec'd note from Evelyn. Rose Bauman called this A.M. Browsed on new books in Lib. Saw Eliz. Kittredge 1912 & sent a greeting to Helen Lockwood at Columbia. Sat. Feb. 1. Off campus to Slosh's with Alice. Sewed. Letter from papa giving me recipe for popcorn balls. After lunch walked downtown with Agnes Campbell who treated me in Smith's to hot chocolate, maple nut Sunday [Sundae] and as we rode home to candy. Spent most two hours making pop-corn balls. Visited with Louise who was in bed in Bessie's room. She didn't go to bed till 5 A.M., staid up to finish her French Rev. topic and did. Tea in 353 with Harriet & Clara & Agnes who then came down & sampled my popcorn balls. Sent copy of my revised inspiration to Prexy. Sun. Feb. 2 Have "Morbus Sabbaticus" so did not go to church. Washed up some dirty dishes. Fed Alice Hill rolls & 176 1913. milk which I brought up for her & made Agnes' bed while Clara washed her dishes (after Agnes went to church.) Finished Booker T. Washington's fascinating book "Up from Slavery". Wrote Margaret Towers. Read over half the New Miscellany, sitting in the Raymond Reading room. Voluntary chapel 7 p.m. & then Christians. Prexy spoke about "the comfort of the scriptures". Wrote home. Went for a walk on the lower bridge. Had Mary Powell here to dinner on " Ethel Strolm " " " " Prexy spoke nicely of Mr. Coykendall on in the Glen. Agnes, Clara & I decided to correct each other in speech in an effort to improve our speech. Mon. Feb. 3. Snowed in night. New semester. 4 classes straight in a.m. Sense of helplessness & inability to do my work. Miss Yost saw me this morning & said as only she can say it "And how is Miss Gretta Ordway?" Letter from home. Drew $5.08 for 25 5/12 hrs. work in P.O. Dec. 16 1912 to Feb. 1 1913. Bought Beatrice Stevens' screen (3 panel brown) $1.00. She left tonight. No Chapel. Read "As You Like It" in S.P. and R.R. Room. Looked over debate Biolog. Saw Eliz. Kutzner. Miss Struck reads wonderfully. She read a few lines from Faust today. Saw Student Assoc. dues collectors among them.177 1913. Betty Mylod who made a list of names for me of the girls on 2nd north who haven't paid. Tea in 353. Tues. Feb. 4. Gave Clara Hill a suit box. Inspiration of Miss Keys & a desire to know about Etymology because she suggests it. Want to please Miss Struck & shine in her class. Eliz. McShane made the best recitation today. 3rd hr. studied Faust, didn't quite finish it. Went to Lib. Mail 12 noon. Read Eagle after lunch. Postal home. Fire in Clara Dana's room, Portiere tea table & chair burned. Bought 2 note books & Charities outline. Agnes & I walked to Crowley's. Mail. Walked to White's (photog.) Stopped at Ruth Butterfields had candy. Agnes urged R. to read a funny book. Attended "Die Journalisten" in pink dress. Borrowed Alice Hills "Bacon's Essays." Bed 11.10 p.m. Cup of coffee from Miss Ellery's Renaissance Hist. class refreshments after their sleigh ride tonight. Hildegard was out in a sleighing party tonight. Wed. Feb. 5. "Get your work done ahead so you'll have more time to work on debate" Miriam Winter to me. Shall work hard for Miss Wylie. Am glad I have three such interesting personalities to study. In R. Eng. Miss Wylie discussed exam. papers & had Whitcomb. Hughes and Wilson read their answers to the first question (Why not mine?) 178 1913. K. Scribner read 2 hrs. for today on the books Miss W. spoke of Mon. & H. Clark read some. I read nothing for today. Batted all yesterday afternoon, but the walk in the air did me good. K.G.O. listen. Make out a schedule of studying (in general). Work - like you used to Freshman year when you did what you ought to do regardless of whether you felt like it or not. Be scholarly. Do excellent work. Play hard too. 3rd hr. gone, no studying done. Instead I have given vent to my feelings of the past days. Mon. Tues. Wed. so far. Time now to go Charities. Accident on Sunset hill. Bettie Mylod killed. Girls in groups stood around when I cam back from Lib. anxiously asking Has she come to? Thurs. Feb. 5. I. Debate trial 7.30 p.m. Fri. Feb. 6. Began paper on dif. bet. Shakespearian & Victorian English. Sat. Feb. 8. Attened funeral of Elizabeth Mylod 1913 at St. Peter's (Catholic) Church. 179 1913. Sun. Feb. 9. Dean Hodges of Cambridge preached on the value of Interruptions. S.P. Walk. Called on Miss Stiles and Ethel Strohm. Mon. Feb. 10. II. Debate trial 7th. Rec'd little letter from Claire and a letter from Ellen Sergeant. Tues. Feb. 11. Track practice 7th. Dinner at the Inn with Mr. Miller (Lucelia's father), Catherine Balmer, Agnes, Helen & Miriam Winter. Made chapel from the Inn in 7 min. At 8 p.m. saw Miss Wood about Ruth Collins whom I am to tutor. Wed. Feb. 12. Students' meeting. Dinner in Josselyn with Martha. III. Debate trial 8.30 p.m. Thurs. Feb. 13. Mrs. Potter's class 7th hr. Hampton quartette 8th. Heard Major whose father was led to a higher life by Mr. (John) Dube (whom we entertained once in Sodus at our house) speak. Deutsche Verein 8th to welcome Miss Kueffner, who showed postals & spoke. Got 2 volunteers at the Flag Shop. (for Ida & Claire) Fri. Feb. 14. I didn't get a single Valentine! Oh! dear! Nassau Quartette (from Princeton class of 1910) here180 1913. in p.m. Splendid. They sang a football song & the men in the audience started to beat time. We took it up & clapped in unison as we do for our sister class. It was a good illustration of the common subtle element in college spirit. Tea in 341. Retired 11.50. [in margin] Sat. 4th Debate trial Feb. 15 8.30 a.m. Watched Junior Soph. dance. Sun. Feb. 16. Rev. Emrich. S.P. Mon. Feb. 17. Was a substitute 7th. My 5th trial. Honors announced in Senior Parlor right after dinner. I listened anxiously hoping but no 0 received either honor or honorable mention. I carried a red rose & envelope to A.G.R. A.Hill was surprised that I rec'd no rose & said others were too. She made up her mind to get honor of one kind or the other & she did it. Track 8th. Carnival in p.m. on new lake. Beautiful, more lovely than on the regular lake. Met Mrs. Berkemier who is naturally proud of Mary & who is the most gentle woman I have ever met. Home letter. Sat. Feb. 15. 8.30 A.M. 5th debate trial. Watched the Junior Sophomore dance from 9.30 till 11.45 p.m. and staid till the end. Heard the men of the different colleges give their cheers. Retired 12.15 p.m. 181 1913. Tues. Feb. 18. Substituted 7.30 p.m. in my 6th debate trial. Track. Agnes gave me her picture. Got my marks from the office today. A B C Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior 1st sem. Ruth Pember went up with me. The getting of marks has caused much wonder and some discussion among individuals. Wed. Feb. 19. Well I'm off debate. Ahms House 6th hr. Class meeting 8th. Did mail. Had visit with A.G.R. 5th hr. 1. I would have slapped you, you looked so serious when listening to Miss Thallon the other night in S.P. 2. You listen to every word, steady worker, do it as if on the spur of the moment. 3. Millsy likes somebody who's quick, find out his hobbies. 4. Foolish to substitute Mon. & Tues. Criticized my application to Agency. Thurs. Feb. 20. Letter from mamma. Mrs. Potter's class. Margaret Armstrong led Christians, spoke on the power of Lincoln. 182 1913. Fri. Feb. 21. Sent off application to Albany Teachers' Agency 81 Chapel St. Albany N.Y. $2.00 fee & $1.00 to have 24 small pictures made. Prof. Knight of Ohio State Univ (Adelaide's father) lectured on "the remaking of a state constitution". Rec'd just an adorable letter from papa, so inspiring & so helpful. Sat. Feb. 22. Applied for fellowship to study English & German next year at Columbia. Indoor meet at 9 A.M. I vaulted. Tried to hitch kick but didn't. Henrietta Hess broke or at least tied the record for high kick. Tea given by her for friend Miss in afternoon. 2nd tea given by 1913 in S.P. to Faculty. I went, wore S.P. dress. Prexy was there etc. [in margin] Our table was the press. Sun. Feb. 23. Prof. Riggs preached. Keep persistently in the presence of the best. Mission class. R. Butterfield. Spread by Irene Beir in Lucy's room for Lucy's sister Susie. Mon. Feb. 24. Miss Keys talked 8th hr. to the special group (1st time). Tea in S.P. 8th hr. first of the informal afternoon teas given by the class. Candy in Lucy's. Mrs. Marks is here. Tea in 351. Acknowledgment of receipt of my application from Albany agency. Home letter. 183 1913. Tues. Feb. 25. Wed. Feb. 26. Letter from mama. Painted molding in inside half of my chute, 1 coat white paint. Walked to Crowleys. Tea 351. Ruth Collins 1916 eloped today. Thurs. Feb. 27. Miss Wylie said I won't say you're a fool to apply but I'd withdraw my English application & make my German just as strong as possible. Miss Stroebe helped me plan for the Borden. "Did you get an honor?" Miss W. [in margin] Wake Robin 8th hr. F.P. Fri. Feb. 28. N.J. Club party in Freshman parlor 4 p.m. We had a dandy time. Card from papa. My box of "eats" came from home today. Called on Mrs. Taylor in less than 5 min. Box contained lettuce, celery, 2 bottles salad dressing, can dry shrimps, glass of luscious conserve, wafers, 2 boxes salted nuts, a layer chocolate cake & a delectable cake. All just perfect. After Prof. Shattuck splendid illustrated lecture on his Yellowstone trip. Alma, Gertrude, Mildred, Gladys, Narola, Agnes, Neida, Evelyn, Lucilia & Maud (Van Arsdale) helped me eat my grand box & they were quite astonished. 184 1913. Sat. Mar. 1. Sun. Mar. 2. Town Sunday, asked Agnes Campbell to go with me & she did. Met Mrs. Butterfield at a nice tea in Ruth's room with much eats. Mon. Mar. 3. Bill from Raymond's. Com. on Borden fund can't present my name. Letter from mama. Papa is going to the inauguration. Was taken to the Ratskeller in basement of Flag shop for first time by . Prexy spoke to us students alone tonight as a man standards of conduct, automobiling etc. social spirit. [in margin] 7th class meeting. I was nominated for self gov't com. Reduced to 2 with Peggy. Tues. Mar. 4. Wilson assumes Presidential duties today. Rec'd small pictures from Albany. Alma wants a photo of me. "Die Journalisten". Louise, Helen & I were the only Seniors there. I spoke. Met Mrs Wheeler. Wed. Mar. 5. Letter from mama & $10.00. Informal class meeting to vote on Borden candidates. Concert 8th Laura Graves. Lay down 5th & part of 6th. Thurs. Mar. 6. Informal class meeting. Agnes Wilson has the Borden fund. A.G.R. said Prof. White said of her that she had learned to know her faculty & they her by Junior185 1913. year." She explained her remark at class meeting Mon. that being on that com. "would knock off some of those?." I am considered stern & sit too attentive in class. Fri. Mar 7. Studied in afternoon & in evening, missing the lecture. Sat. Mar. 8. Rose 5 A.M. Went to station in a barge, 11 of us. After breakfast of coffee & sandwich took local to Albany. Practiced songs in train. Reached Springfield about 12, Holyoke 1, had dinner, South Hadley 2 p.m. Carolyn Johnson & I were put in same room in Mead Hall. Exhibition in gym. Reception. Dinner. Debate 7.30 p.m. Comment of judges afterward. Sun. Mar 9. Breakfast downstairs in a corner room. Stopped at South Cottage for Helen Yergin, went to church with her. "Life is a chorus, a song, not a sob." was the theme. Dinner 12.30. Left at 1. Left a note for Helen Frances Ordway 1916. We had a party of 27 coming from Springfield & had a whole car to ourselves. A few girls met us in Poughkeepsie, a bunch sang to us in front of Treadwells where we had sandwiches, chocolate, doughnuts, almonds and candied orange peel. A splendid time I've had. Wrote to mama on the train. 186 1913. Mon. Mar. 10. Letter from Uncle Henry, Mama and a Mr. Wm. R. Ordway of Milton N.Y. who saw my name in the paper. Class meeting 8th hr. Millsy spoke 7.30 p.m. to Ruth Holliday's class. Tues. Mar. 11. Am not one of the 4 fellowship recipients. Nomination to 1st position, Richmondville N.Y. to teach 4 yrs. English, 2 German, English & American Hist. 5.30 p.m. Miss Ann's. Agnes Wright entertained the Vassar delegation. 1st Meeting of T and M. advisory board 9.30 p.m. Alma Klippel has been asked to come back next year & assist in Chemistry. The recipients of the graduate fellowship are Berkemier, Beir, Dietrich, Doughty. Wed. Mar. 12. Gave my topic today (no.28 on Almshouses). Alice Hill took me to Flag shop & we had a soda, her treat. Vocational meeting addressed by Miss Tucker (2) Miss Chamberlain (3) and Miss (1). English tutor meeting. 8.30 - 9.30 in English Seminar. Prexy talked about using the electricity for other than lighting. Thurs. Mar. 13. Letter from Ida who has signed her contract to stay next year in Sherburne. Between dinner & chapel walked with Irene, who talked about the various electrical appliances & the danger in using them. Christians. Miss Helen Landon on Prayer187 1913. Gave A.M.H. advice about sending a letter to C.S. Fri. Mar. 14. Letter from Wm R. Ordway (in answer to mine) stating that the Mrs. Ordway mamma met at a Synodical meeting several years ago in Rochester is his wife. Wrote home. Heard 2 numbers of the harp & basso concert. Then went to dress rehearsal of II Hall play, "The Little Minister" splendid, scenery very complete. 9-12 p.m. Sat. Mar. 15. Mail. Hamlet. Lay down & slept from 1.45-4 p.m. Mail. Worked in Lib. till 8 p.m. Then heard Miss of Washington lecture on the Montessori method. She studied under Mme. Montessori & showed us the objects used by the children. Got home before 10. Worked then on Faust till 12. Sun. Mar. 16. Heard Rev. Nehemia Boynton. Attended Mission Study class. Mon. Mar. 17. Wrote for R English, in L. English and in Economics. Read 2 hrs. in Crowley, "The Beast". Tues. Mar. 18. "Die Journalisten" 7.30 p.m. Saw Miss Stroebe. 188 1913. Wed. Mar. 19. Visited at Almshouse. Class meeting. Vocational conference. Thurs. Mar. 20. A.G.R. and I went downtown and called on Miss Wylie. It did not appear that Miss W. loves A.G.R. extremely even tho A. has so much to say about her. Fri. Mar. 21. Saw Miss Wood. Heard lecture by Judge Clearwater on "American Silver". Sat. Mar. 22. Worked on Bill for Juvenile Courts (for Ec.). Gave Tutor lesson 7.30. Flowers. T and M. advisory board meeting. Sun. Mar. 23. 7.30 a.m. went up on Library tower and sang carols. "Doc" Smith leading. Downtown to church. Read. Walked. Prof. Bracq overtook us on our return. Music. Mon. Mar. 24. Miss Ellery at 7.30 p.m. lectured at Miss Keys' house to a few L. English people on The French Revolution. Mock and crazy chains paraded in Main corridor 2nd floor at 9.30 p.m. Tues. Mar. 25. John Burroughs present at Wake Robin tea in S.P. 8th hr. Off-campus to Dutch room in the Flag shop. No chapel. 189 1913. Wed. Mar. 26. No chapel. Thurs. Mar. 27. Fri. Mar. 28. Spring vacation began. Came home in afternoon. Went with Claire to Alexander St. School to hear Mr. Perrine lecture (illustrated) on "The Head Hunters" of India". Sat. Mar. 29. At Agnes Invitation I attended a luncheon in the St. Dennis hotel, , New York under auspices of Dr. Boville, for Daily Vacation Bible Schools. A reception preceded in the hotel parlors. Met Miss of Brooklyn, Mt. Holyoke 1913. Hazel Ware was there, also Mary Rowlands and I met "Cuthbert". Sun. Mar. 30. Church. C.E. Walking. Church. Mon. Mar. 31. Shopping with Mamma. Tues. Apr.1. Ironed. Downtown, yielded to temptation and bought beautiful evening coat $25.00 at Plant's, golden brown broadcloth. 190 1913. Wed. Apr. 2. Missed the train I intended to take Fri. & came down with K.Z.Wells and Gladys Campbell whom I invited to lunch with me while she visits a friend in Newark. So she came today. Mrs. Hinman who is housekeeper for in Porto Rico called before Gladys came. Mama met her in P.R. & Mrs. H. seemed very glad to see her. Had a nice time with Gladys. Claire and I walked over to Orangd car line with her via Munn Ave. Thurs. Apr. 3. Went to Ladies' Aid at Mrs. Richard Mudd's. She served nice lemon pie & coffee. Mr. Axt, who is looking up a nice violin for Claire called in p.m. & I enjoyed playing with him. Fri. Apr. 4. Called on Mr. Chandler, walked down from his house with Mr. Van Houten. Junior C.E. Sat. Apr. 5. Went to Dr. Gibbonos. Took Claire to Shubert to see "Little Women". Well acted & she thoroughly enjoyed it. Called with papa at Lake's. Sun. Apr. 6. Church. Adult Bible Class. Cassedy's, went to call & stayed to lunch. C.E. Church. Mon. Apr. 7. Annual meeting. Had feet fixed by Dr. Patrick Twiney. Am reading Bayard's Life of Woodrow Wilson. Had graduating dress fitted. 191 1913. Tues. Apr. 8. Ironed. Packed up and left home for college for the last time during my four year's college course in Vassar. Left about 3.30. Agnes Rogers sat with me coming up from New York. She is very attractive and charming in manner. A real Southerner, a competent girl too. Has already been in a play. Wed. Apr. 9. College begins again (to close soon for me). Tutor lesson 8th hr. College singing. 7.30 lecture on by Miss White. Thurs. Apr. 10. 6th hr. Tutor lesson. 7th heard Miss Struck read Faust. 8th Mrs. Van . "Christians". Fri. Apr. 11. 8th tutor lesson. Sat. Apr. 12. Downtown. Sun. Apr. 13. Rev. Chas E. Brown preached in A.M. Miss Julia Lathrop, Head of the U.S. Children's Bureau spoke at 8 p.m. Mon. Apr. 14. 4.45 Class meeting. 7.30 Miss Stroebe. 192 1913. Tues. Apr. 15. 7.30 p.m. "Die Journalisten". Saw Edith Wynne Matthison at Collingwood in matinee of "Everyman" 3.15-5 p.m. (went with A.G.R. which provoked me) The play was fine. Wed. Apr. 16. 8th hr. May Day practice. 7.30 p.m. Miss Stroebe's first talk on "How to Teach German". 8.30 English Tutor meeting. Thurs. Apr. 17. 7th Miss Struck read Faust. Fri. Apr. 18. Finished R. English topic. 8th hr. heard readings by Mr. Alfred Noyes. p.m. concert violin and piano. Sat Apr. 19. Read Thomson. Wrote Principal Wagner. Sun. Apr. 20. Rev. Ernst Stires preached. Took a 2 hr 5 min walk with A.G.R. Going down the country fair road we met four young men, among them Walter Gerow. Dr. Bliss spoke in p.m. Mon. Apr. 21. 8th hr. May day practice. 3-3.30 Miss Keys. 9.30 T and M. Committee meeting. Tues. Apr. 22. 8th hr. lecture by Prof. Tinker. Wrote Mr. Wagner. Meaning Phi Beta Kappa in some cases. Started Shakespeare biography. 193 1913. Wed. Apr. 23. 7.20 p.m. (2nd talk) Miss Stroebe. Mary Rice here to dinner. A cut in Classicism. Wrote Mr. Senger. Read in Bergson, "Laughter". Thurs. Apr. 24. 7th hr. Faust read by Miss Struck. 8th May Day dance. 7.30 Christians. Fri. Apr. 25. 2.15 p.m. Medical exam. Sat. Apr. 26. Wake Robin trip to Slabsides. 9.30 A.M. - 6 p.m. Grand. While Mr. Burroughs rested after taking us up to Julian rock, named for his grandson, and after we had had lunch, we took some books from his rustic book-case and sat out doors on the ground in the warm sunshine and read in this soothing retreat. Sun. Apr. 27. Rev. L. Mason Clark preached. I met him in S.P. was introduced by Laura. Finished Bergson, "Laughter". Had a nice visit with Lydia Brown in Senior Parlor. Christians. Wrote to Wilhelmina & home. Mon. Apr. 28. 8th hr. T and M. initiation. T and M. advisory board committee meeting, ice cream. Cut chapel. 7.30 p.m. Miss of Philadelphia spoke in S.P. for Association of Collegiate Alumnae. Fixed clippings for T and M. 194 1913. Tues. Apr. 29. Did Halliwell Phillipps with Alma in 340 Main till 1.30 a.m. Wed. Apr. 30. 7.30 p.m. 3rd talk by Assoc. Prof. Stroebe. Thurs. May 1. Faust reading. Miss Griggs led Christians. Fri. May 2. Handed Shakespeare topic in, took it over to Miss Keys' house. Hoop Dance practice. Founder's Day Mama and Claire came about 6 p.m. I saw them coming up the walk. Claire in her new tan coat. They looked so nice. Percy MacKay read in evening. Hard to hear him. Reception in evening. Some dancing up-stairs. Sat. May 3. Field Day. Am "Being Kept at" by Hildegard regarding 1915 debate. Mama and Claire I took out to the Athletic Circle and got them places. Then I went back to 340M. and worked 1 1/2 hrs. on clippings. Mama almost entirely trimmed my hoop for me. I got some cheesecloth from Gladys Campbell. Hoop or May day dance 6.30 p.m. Walter Gerow was there. College singing. 1st trial debate for 1915. Claire went down to Students' room with me and listened. Hazel Ware my partner in May dance. 195 1913. Sun. May 4. Town Sunday. Walked slowly around Sunset with Mama & Claire. We saw the lake and circle leisurely enjoying the beauty of nature & the pleasure of being together. Had tea in my room and invited several girls in. Catharine Balmer remained over after tea to supper as well. Took Mama & Claire to "music", chapel and Christians. Visited. Mary Berkemier wanted to see me about a plan for "Die Journalisten". Mon. May 5. At 6.15 A.M. C. Bahner & I saw Mama & Claire off from the N.W. corner of the campus. They stayed at Mrs. Knaus. Written in Shakespeare. Miss Yost read a lecture in R.R. English (part of her thesis on ). Song practice. In Lib. 1/2 hr. fussing on debate. Studied 2 hrs. by the lake, for once in my life I did work outdoors. Did Faust notes. 2nd Trial Debate. Had apples in M. Berkemier's room, 11.15 p.m. Tues. May 6. Why don't I know Faust notes after I'ver read them? 4th hr. read 1 ballad. Signed Alumnae Record taken by U.S. Y.W.C.A. Read Percy Ballads. 7th hr. Third Trial Debate. Our treat for the faculty members of The Journalisten was an automobile ride from 5-7 p.m. followed by Dinner at the Inn. Walked with Alice M. Hill. In Lib. How much did it cost? 11.40 p.m. 196 1913. Wed. May 7. Miss Stroebe 7.20. 8.30 Fourth Trial Debate. Thurs. May 8. 6.40 A.M. Spruced up 5th hr. Started Goldsmith. Christians. Debate trial. Read jokes in 341. Fri. May 9. 6 a.m. 3rd hr. discussed Webb bill. Saw Elsie Muhlfelder about debating. Did Faust 5th hr. Through kindness of Clara Hill I was asked to go with some botany people 6th, 7th & 8th hours to visit the beautiful garden of Mr. Lowne, (back of Putnam Hall) with Miss Robinson. Debate, chose 6. Stood at outer chapel door. Many shut out. Sat. May 10. Posted debaters. Did Goldsmith & Burns from 8.30 - 12 A.M. Read Wines ch. XI. XII. Attended Third Hall Play 4.30 - 7 p.m. given outdoors near the tennis courts & circle. Did Faust notes in the Lib. 9.30 - 9.50 p.m. saw Ruth Robinson in 207R. (Margaret Babbitt's room) Ruth is teaching at N.Y. & invited me to visit her. Told her I would. Sun. May 11. Clara Hill lent me six developed films so I can get them printed. Chapel Rev. Ross. Read 4 chs. in Mary Antin, "The Promised Land." Called on Helen Simpson at her sister's in Raymond. Had tea in 340 for Hildegard, Ruth & Elinor. Shut out of chapel. Christians. In Gladys Campbell's197 1913. room met Beatrice Bushman of Buffalo whose mother knows some body there from Syracuse N.Y. who knows mama. Wrote to these four Mrs. John H. Strong, Miss M.P. Moore, Miss Marie L. Vacek and Mama. Mon. May 12 6 A.M. Faust. Letters from Mama & Mr. Fred Darley. Did Shakespeare, analysis of each act. Also article in Yale Review. Faust. Debate 8.30 p.m. Helen Simpson present. Took Pauline Tenny out on the lake before dinner. Tues. May 13. 6 A.M. Faust, also 2nd hr. Read more 4th hr in Bagehot's Essay on Shakespeare. At lunch time paid class dues, got May day pictures, ordered 3rd Hall Play pictures. During 5th & part of 6th went over debate notes to get at main issues. 7th committee meeting with debaters. Helen Simpson's plan worked out with Lalitha Folks was presented & accepted. Started Cowper 7.30 p.m. Miss Wylie met us in English Seminar "The debaters want to debate 6th hr. tomorrow" said Hildegard. Wed. May 14. If Cowper = Cooper doesn't cow = coo? 5th fixed newspaper clippings. 6th preliminary debate. 8th debate T and M. vs. Qui Vive and '15 won. Read old play "King Leir and His Three Daughters". 198 1913. Thurs. May 15. Faust. "I won't ask you again, if you don't want to state it better than that it's none of my business", and she went on with the lesson. My semester bill came. Notice of vacancy in Remsen. 5th & 6th wrote Albany agency. Tried to get a leave for May 22. Wrote papa, my efforts were vain. Mrs. T. wouldn't let me go. 7th "Struckie" read in Act V. Christians. Read some Grabbe. Started Shakespeare topic. Fri. May 16. Grabbe 6 a.m. Miss Wylie read from her paper on Grabbe. Ch. XXV XXVI German Daily Life. Rb German. Got invitations for commencement. 1 3/4 hr. on Shakespeare topic. Went down alone & called on Miss (Prof.) Salmon. Found Anna Wilson & Edith Pratt there. Margaret Tibbitts came while I was there. Worked on Shakespeare topic. Heard the first number of college orchestra concert. Sat. May 17. Six hours on Shakespeare topic. Finished writing it. Read some on Blake's life. Students, Gen. Elections Students', Christians, Phil and Athletics. Singing on steps of New Students' Building. Speeches by "Vic" & Margaret Armstrong. In chapel tonight Prexy told us about the Mohonk conference. Sun. May 18. Copied part of Sh. topic. Lyman Abbot preached. In S.P. met Mrs. Bushman, Beatrice's mother. The 199 1913. mutual Buffalo acquaintance of our mothers is (Jessie Drawbridge) now Mrs. Marshal. Wrote Aunt Vira, Ellen, Marian H. & Laura Kemp. Read in S.P. Walked to Sunset with Lucelia. Christians. Wrote mama. Copied the rest of Shakespeare topic. Mon. May 19. 6 a.m. Called Janet K. at 6 A.M. & Agnes at 6.30 a.m. Miss Wylie talked about "ladylike" letters. Scored one in Faust. Rec'd letter from mama and two tickets to concert by Euterpe Glee Club (May 27) from W.H.G. Then it was 3.20 p.m. "Auswendigte" some Faust. Class meeting. Clare Hill & I walked to Crowley's. Read "Oedipus Tyrannus". S.P. read more in . Portrait of Shakespeare due today. Tues. May 20. 7 a.m. Shakespeare Biography returned and marked "Excellent". Rec'd Junior-Senior boat ride invite, also letter from papa. 2nd worked hard on Faust text. 3rd Last Faust recitation. Wrote to Mr. Tod & sent invitations for class day and commencement. Read Blake in S.P. Lib. learned some Faust auswendig. Got the auswendig references from Eliz. Stumpf. Wrote Prin. Montgomery Smith & Institute Agency. Pd. Semester Bill. Pd. for class supper. 200 1913. Last RR English (Romanticism) class. Letter from Mr. Geo. Staley, Rome. Wrote Mr. S. Last Rb German class. Last Charities class. "Millsy" was great. Wrote to papa. Also wrote a joint letter to papa and mama for May 22nd. Wrote Dorothy M. Rolph. Thurs. May 22. Papa's and Mamma's 25th Anniversary. Shakespeare. Reread "Oedipus" studying it for the idea of the gods. Rec'd note from Ida, note from Mr. W.S.Tod (papa's classmate), two fine photos of Claire. Wrote Mr. Tod. "Auswendigte" 50 lines Faust. 1913 class prayer meeting in S.P. Ruth Holliday led. I went with Alma. Just a few there. Read part of "The Tempest". Fri. May 23. My twenty second birthday. Up at 6.45. Worked in P.O. Rec'd box of candy and letter from papa, Birthday postals from Claire and mamma. Finished "The Tempest". Had Shakespeare exam. 10.30 - 12.20. Mr. Staley has received my application. Sorted my written papers. Gladys Bassett & Louise Boynton got from me the Faust lines to learn. Miss Mary Landon (Instructor in Chemistry) called in my room and asked me to apply to Mr. Maxfield, Naples, N.Y for a position to teach Physics & other subjects. C. Balmer came in. Wrote papa.
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Creator: Pease, Julia M.
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Pollock, Mary (Culver)
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel
Date: 1913-1917
Text: Mary CulverJanuary 1 1913 Hurrah! My graduating year has dawned! But graduation seems very far off yet. Maybe it is. 1914. Woke up at Doris' this morning. We had a dandy time snow shoeing last night. Went for a sleigh-ride. Saw Ralph at Marge's. 1915. Oh joy, oh joy! Its such fun to be in a new year. Mother, Mrs. Scudder, Marion and I, went to the Governor's reception this afternoon. Governor Whitman looked so tired & hot. 1916. Goodness! Isn't this appalling! I came...
Show moreMary CulverJanuary 1 1913 Hurrah! My graduating year has dawned! But graduation seems very far off yet. Maybe it is. 1914. Woke up at Doris' this morning. We had a dandy time snow shoeing last night. Went for a sleigh-ride. Saw Ralph at Marge's. 1915. Oh joy, oh joy! Its such fun to be in a new year. Mother, Mrs. Scudder, Marion and I, went to the Governor's reception this afternoon. Governor Whitman looked so tired & hot. 1916. Goodness! Isn't this appalling! I came down on the train with Ol, Ken, and John. It certainly doesn't pay to have an attractive room-mate. Eddie is a funny boy. 1917. I've started the new year swell! Late for all my meals, wasted the afternoon instead of studying, and have a rotten cold. And I'm going to a card party Wednesday!!January 2 1913. The C.A.R. dance with the Major. Why is it I love to dance until I'm dead tired, but can't study half an hour? 1914. Dorothy's dance tonight. Their house is lovely. Kid didn't dance with me once. Ruth looked untrancing. [Bauder] likes Ruth Bewit. 1915. Sat. Dore wanted me to come up today but I couldn't go. I surely would like to meet John. Abie & I went to the Grand tonight. It was good. 1916. Sunday. Church. Mr. [Moldenhawer] is so nice. We sang carols in S.S. Maynard came down tonight and was half asleep. I like him so. 1917. Rose late. In afternoon went to the Grand with Augusta, Margaret, and Marion. Went to Huyless. After dinner I read "Childe Harold". Horrible!January 3 1913. I love this diary. I've always wanted one. Its been almost an ambition to own one. Another is to ride a camel. 1914. Marion's card party, Abie took me as usual. Kid was there. Vastly agreeable. He has a horrid sty. He didn't dance with me nor say good night. 1915. Sun. Today Anna came down and went to church with me and stayed for dinner and we knitted. Tussie & I went to Marions, Marges, Dot's and Sally's. 1916. This morning slept, principally, and sewed. This P.M. Marion, Augusta, Harriet Aaronowitz and I went to the Leland & Ten Eyck. 1917. This morning went down-town with Mother & Marion. This afternoon went to a card-party at Marie's. Rather enjoyed it. Marge is a scream. Tonight read. January 4 1913. This evening Margery came in. She saw "The Man with Three wives" this afternoon. We gave her "Truxton King" for her birthday. 1914. Church & Sunday School. ... the latter however. Went to Mrs. Sullivans. In the evening Clark called, [on foot]. 1915. We went to dinner at Marges then to the theatre to see "Omar the Tentmaker". It was wonderful. Dot, Marion, Mar & I went. We saw Reid. Ned went back today. 1916. This morning sewed for Red Cross at the Educational Building. In P.M. saw Marion off. Went at 7.50. Met Dore & Margaret on train. Saw Abe the innocent. Mae Marsh & Robert Herwin in the [...]. 1917. Down-town. Marges. Poor Marge. Tonight to the Grand. In the movies the heroines are always [pure] & innocent. Well here am I pure as the lily and the innermost of Family. Party. January 5 1913. Dore has asked to take me to the Penn. Musical Clubs, Tuesday night. Oh, I'm so glad! We saw Signa out riding. 1914. Went to the "Sumoline Girl" tonight with Mama, Marion and Ruth. It was adorable. Especially "Tango". 1915. Ah ha! This is the happiest day in my life. Went back to college. Joy!!! Nobody here when we got here. Soon Virginia and Peggy & Laura arrived, then Ann. 1916. Back back back to the grind! Sun came this morning. Lots of girls aren't back being in the clutches of la Grippe. Hate to study. Wow! 1917. Morning bought a dress at [Bomvits]. In afternoon ar Margery's & there for lunch. She is the original scream. Marion and Margaret there too. I go back tomorrow. January 6 1913. Saw Dore today. Marge and I bathed Skibo and made fudge this afternoon. Abie is going to take Marion. 1914. Came down tonight. Met Dore and Inez on the train. Dore and I went to the Inn. There was a suffrage meeting there. 1915. Oh, dear I'm studying & studying just the same as usual. It rained today. Saw Gertrude and Marion. Saw Marie Bacon kiss "The Family Records" in the lib. A vital spot! 1916. Wednesday. No philosophy quiz. I'll have to work like the dence to pass that. It surely is fun to see the [peeps] and hear their adventures. 1917. Saturday. Came down. Marion & W are going to be Cordy's attendants. Doris has a new picture of John. Met A.B. in the station looking for Marguerite. Gee, this is a sad world. January 7 1913. The concert was good, and there was a disturbance in which Robert and Reuben indulged. Dancing afterwards. 1914. Back at the grind. Got a letter from Bird last night. Well [...] [...] seem very familiar. Everybody is back, and all is fine. 1915. Today I went to the beloved Latin. Studied this afternoon and evening. I'm so sick of studying I could swear. In lab. I lose my religion. 1916. Sun has a ukelele and many new gowns I wish she weren't so cute or I were more so. I think we would be more congenial. Study, study, study. 1917. Sunday. It sho' seemed good not to begin classes. France's tea in afternoon. I entertained Agnes about all afternoon. Read Shelley tonight. January 8 1913. The first day of school. Mademoiselle told us to "reflect" for five minutes before retiring. It is rather difficult. 1914. Had a theme accepted. Oh, joy! My bliss is complete. I love poetry. We're going to have another long theme. 1915. Friday. I studied in the afternoon and far into the evening on my blooming Latin topic and outline. Went to the Flag. Best stuff! 1916. Concert tonight. Very good, Eddie Caselas, and Verd. Wasn't thrilled, afterwards up in Eo's. [Maire] is so funny. Marguerite is in love. 1917. Went to [Coheus] with D.A. to see Mary Pickford in "Tess Than the Just". All seats .25! Skating on New Lake. Didn't go. Katrina & [Maire] went to new movies. Called on Dr. Bonnie. January 9 1913. I was extremely stupid today. Had a glorious riding lesson. My horse had a long mane and eyelashes. 1914. Yesterday we went downstreet and when we got back found there was measles in Po. Went to the movies. 1915. Wend down street. Regular [bat]. I got letters from papa, Helen, and Aunt Satie today. Went to both movies, and Woods. Saw Slippery Slim. He's the picture of Ned! 1916. Saturday. Studied A.M. P.M. and eve did ec note book. Interesting but hard. Did it with Kie. Very particular. 1917. Laundry night tonight! I am trying to keep a cash account & I'm $.75 shy since yesterday. Helen Winter sent Dod a card & one from the baby. Isn't that just it!January 10 Friday 1913. Janet, Marge and I wanted to do something rash tonight, so we went to the debate. [Danahy] was wonderful. I came home alone. 1914. After a tiring afternoon Doris and I went to the [Uandi]. Oh delicious! Miss Bier was there. Went to Inn. Cut Chapel. 1915. A wonderful man in Chapel. Pres. of Audora. Heard [Rauschenbusch] tonight. Splendid. Read "Utopia finished" Piers Plowman. Saw Gertrude & Marion. 1916. Sunday I didn't like the preacher. He dinned on my ears so I thought I'd have to get up & go out. Went to dark music. 1917. Wednesday. Went to Art Building after Spanish. I know naught. Heard Miss Small read French-Canadian poems. January 11 Sat. 1913. I don't know what happened this day, but don't like a blank so will fill it up. Mama says to put "Was late for breakfast, and just got to school in time". 1914. Sermon by Helen Crothers father. This afternoon Doris felt punk. We took a walk on sunset & it was beautiful. 1915. Miss Haight said on my outline "Brief & Inadequate". "This is the life", Meldrume lectured. My comfortable came. Studied P.M. Took Delsante. There was skating. 1916. Monday. Well I take it today I attended Geol, Ed, Phil & Narration classes, per usual. Don't get any mail. Am writing this up late. 1917. Thursday. Kie & I went down town but not to the movies. We walked out. I don't know how I'll get along without the girls next year. January 12 Sun. 1913. Oh, dear, another blank. Went to church and Sunday School and Chapel. Will fill this up in the Lyteller way. Just one sentence more. Then another. Positively the last. This is first. 1914. Monday. Oh, I'm so tired of working. I have only two weeks to clear myself. Got a letter from mama. 1915. Today being Tuesday I had, in usual Latin in which I recited, very beautifully, the Carmen Saeculare, Soph. Lit. and French. Miss White is dear. 1916. Tue. Studied for phil. quiz. Virginia taken ill with grippe. Dr. [Burness] came. She is a good soul, but she has her faults. 1917. Friday. Oh, I don't know what I did. This is such a funny world. Doris is so thrilled about John. Anyway I love my [family].January 13 1913. Janet and I helped serve at the Missionary meeting. I was at Margery's for lunch. Janet treated me at Huyler's. 1914. Had another theme accepted. We are going to take up the essays again. Oh I dislike them so. Didn't [...]. 1915. Ann got out of the Infirm today. [E...] and I saw her just before she got out. She had a special nurse and a Doctor from Poughkeepsie. She looks bad. 1916. Wed. Phil. quiz. Worked alone in Psych as Ann is not back. Oh, dear, we're so far behind. Am crazed by them [state] of my [long] theme. 1917. Saturday. This afternoon Marion, Doris, and I went down to the M.P.S. Saw Bessie Love in "Sister of six". Tonight heard [tenor]. January 14 Tuesday. 1913. The Senior Class is going to give a masquerade to entertain the Juniors. Some class! Refreshments in the Gymnasium after much discussion among the Seniors. 1914. Dancing. Oh, I adore dancing [thought] though I do it like a hippo. Kate Davison is so nice, I love her. Walked over with her. 1915. Today I went over to the Flag [...]. Am not sure. Am writing this Sat. I don't know when I'm going to do all my topics. 1916. Thur. Went to Drahey's house tonight. Screaming time. Awfully nice though. Cakes with '17 on them. Darling house. Lots of people there. 1917. Sunday. Today was a busy one. This afternoon I Spanished with Ag from 2 - 6 & tonight Kie & I unbound Prometheus. January 15 1913. Busy getting ready for the party. Jean, Marge and I selected the prizes, a pair of hat-pins and a pair of shoe buckles. 1914. Laundry night tonight! Last night Madeline gave Laura a call-down. Class meeting today. Violet is flower. 1915. Suffered the torments of the damned and wrote my Latin theme, curses on it! Ugh! If who's Haight gives it back to me to rewrite I'll croak. 1916. Fri. Have shipped a day somewhere. Saw Marguerite Clark in "Helene of the North". Woods for dinner & Charlie in the evening. 1917. Monday. This afternoon I went to the Flagge Shoppe with my little friends. What a pool of perdition a soda is! January 16 Thursday 1913. Mama and Papa went up to Troy for dinner. I'm going to wear a Dutch costume tomorrow night. Marion's going as a sailor. 1914. Tonight I got a call down from Mina. Doris and I were in Mare's room but I don't think we really deserved it at all. Aggie is divine. 1915. [Golin] dutch with Miss Buck yesterday. With my long theme for Crit. today. I hope she doesn't flunk me. Wrote to Mrs. Sullivan. 1916. Sun. Such an adorable man from the Latin Temple New York. Dark music & Christians. Hetty to dinner with Doris. Stuch's tea. 1917. Tuesday. Heard Rachel Crothers & Kate Douglass Wiggin. Tonight went to "Mother Carey's Chickens". A sweet, pointless play. January 17 1913. The party was a huge success! Miss Blake didn't know me! Helen Brandow got one prize, Margaret Benton the other. 1913 [1914]. Yesterday Ruth gave me a piece of delicious cheese. This morning got a letter from papa saying mama is [sick]. Went to hear Mrs. Catt tonight. Mrs. [Borsseian] wasn't there. 1915. Sent to church to hear Cousin Harman preach. Good Sermon. Doris went to breakfast with Mrs. T. The B.C.L. went to the Inn for dinner. Went to "black music" and Christians with Evelyn. 1915 [1916]. Monday. Cut in geol. Oh, I'm so tired after last night. Down Town on car with Harriett Bartlett who's oh so nice to see Mary Pickford. 1917. Wednesday. I feel tonight as though it would be very sweet to die. I am so tired. I feel lonely and comfortless. January 18 1913. Were invited to Mosher's for dinner. El and I couldn't eat our macaroon ice-cream and had to go to dancing class. Robert brought me home. 19 1915. Poor Dore had to sleep with Amelia last night and had a very bad time. Went to the Flag and brought Doris back ice-cream. 1916. Tue. Ein ander cut. This P.M. I went to the Flag with Ann & Fran. The latter is such a sweet girl. I wish I could go to bed early. 1917. Thurs. Yesterday I read my adaptation in class and they all liked it awfully well. I'm going to hand it in for 1st minor competition. January 19 Sunday. 1913. Didn't go to church. Slept. Vastly prefer it. Went to Marge's after chapel. Dot was there. Reuben, Robert and Truman came this evening. 19 1915. Tuesday. I suppose that this morning I attended Latin (recited exquisitely) Soph. Lit and French. "Taitarin" is so funny. I tried to do the whole week's lesson for today. 1915 [1916]. Wed. Looked at skates this P.M. Skated in evening. More fun! Gee, I hope I don't flunk Ec! Am going to hand in poetry to Miss Taylor. 1917. Friday. Wilfred Wilson Gibson read his poems tonight. Peculiar delivery. Funny attractive looking man. January 20 Monday. 19 19 1915. Wednesday. Had my theme read in critical writing. I felt like a new woman. I was so scared then I just laughed and then I was all right. I'm such a boob in Chemistry. 1916. Ice Carnival! Wonderful. I had such a good time. I think I'm more of a sport than I used to be. I sketed with Eloessa & Simona, & Ev, & talked to Mrs. Drahey. 1917. Sat. Today Evvie and Mrs. Heath put in an appearance. I adore Mrs. Heath. Went to Miss Anns. Kaffee Klatsch. She left. January 21 Tuesday. 19 1914. All I can do is to hope and pray that I pass my exams and pray, and pray, and pray. I ask for nothing more, only that. 1915. We had the Latin party, were were going to have on Horace's birthday. More fun! I got 24 points out of 45. Not very near! Helen Damond got the prize, a lovely volume of the Odess Epodes. Oh, and she was elected treasurer of the Class. Tonight heard Dr. Hart on institutions for delinquent & defective children & orphans. Exceedingly interesting. 1916. Friday. Taft spoke. He was such a jolly, big fat man, with the heartiest chuckle. He spoke on preparedness. Oh, I hate the thought of it & war! 1917. Sunday. The Rev. Nehemiah Boynton spoke. So funny, but sweet. In P.M. made a vain effort to study. No Christians. January 22 1913. Saw "Hanky Panky". It was perfectly ridiculous and pretty, too. The music was catchy and the costumes lovely. 19 1915. Oh, I'll be so ashamed if I don't pass Chemistry. I will pass, I will, I will, I will!!! Perhaps if I will it hard enough it will come to pass. 1916. Saturday. Oh, if I can only pass my exams. I will pass Philosophy & Sc & I will pass Geol. & Lab. Psych. At least I hope so. Studied all today. 1917. Monday. I went to Abnormal Psychology, thinking Evvie would have to read her topic. Tonight saw "Little Lady Eileen" with Sen.January 23 1913. Didn't go riding. He taught them to hurdle. Just my luck to miss it. Marion and I went down street. Got "Someone's Coming to town". 19 1915. I went down town with Ann for just a minute. We went to the Anti meeting. One of the speakers was killing. Ann gave a dollar to the cause. I lost all respect for her. 1916. Sunday. Studied all today but don't know much. Pres. Burton spoke in chapel. Tonight went to dark music & Christians where Prof. Drake spoke. 1917. Tuesday. I did so want to go to the M.P.S. Tonight we had soup, as often before, lately. Went down town. January 24 1913. We had the lovliest [loveliest] time at Maynard's. Don took me. He's so cute but I don't like him. Danced with "Kid" and Dan, and with [Todge] twice. More fun! 19 1915. Today Robert Speer spoke in chapel. He is the most wonderful man I ever heard. I did my long theme in Lit. and went to Christians to hear him again. I wish there were more men like him. 1916. Monday. Today I took Phil. & Ec. Oh God help me to pass! Drake's part was hard. Afterwards I went to the Flag & got my themes. Ushered. 1917. Wednesday. Awfully busy day. 9 Janes. Classes. Studies 6th. 8th went to Cowboy lecture. I haven't heard from mother since Sat. January 25 1913. This morning actually went to dancing, then to Marge's. P.M. went to see Rainey's Hunt Pictures. Dancing class in evening. Truman asked me first, then H.L. 1914. Oh this week is going to be [so] dreadful. I'm all worked up about it. If only I can get through and stay at college. Took a walk with the beautiful Helen & Elsa. 1915. Took Lit. It wasn't bad at all. All about "Utopia". Handed in my theme. Studied Chemistry P.M. and evening. Oh, dear, I'm so tired. 1916. Tuesday. This morning bathed, & had my hair washed. This P.M. went to Jaimia's paid Ambler's bill & went swimming. [Sun] & I have been arguing on preparedness. 1917. Thursday. I am writing this up fierce late & it will probably we but a garbled account at best. Am preparing for the [eirl] day. January 26 Sunday Perfect. 1913. Went to church. To Sprague Chapel in the afternoon. Then Janet, Ma'Jorie and I went to Clement's to get my fur. Saw Don and "Greg". 1914. Latin. It wasn't bad. Some awful person had the exam. It was in rocky. I wished I knew as much as Kate MacAfee when I took it. 1915. Took Chemistry. Oh it was so, so hopeless I didn't know a thing and never hated myself so after an exam. I'm a wreck. If only by some chance I did pass! 1916. Wed. Today I loafed & studied Geol. Went to Jaimia again & to the movies. Saw "Via Wireless" Gail Kane. Good. 1917. Friday. Tonight was the Homer concert. We watched her get in her limousine & she threw us a kiss. She was perfectly adorable so pretty and attractive. Helen Arthur had a tea for her in Senior parlor. January 27 Monday. Cold. 1913. Oh, darn exams! I don't really mind them only my Algebra is hopeless. And this Diary has to last me through college. 1914. Took Math. It wasn't quite as bad as I expected. I dread tomorrow. Took a walk before the exam & Dot went skating with my skates. 1915. No exams. Studied morning and P.M. Went to Slosh's and F.S. with Dore. Oh, my Chemistry! How can I ever stand tutoring lessons again! 1916. Thur. Took my geol exam. Walked first with Mim, Turner, & Jessie. The exam was fair but long. Jaimias. Esmeralda. 1917. Saturday. Art in P.M. Studied fierce for it in morning. Thought I knew pictures pretty well. Hope so. Tonight was Faculty Play. Miss Dodge was a courtesan & perfectly beautiful.January 28 1913. Oh ho' as I can't pass Algebra. This afternoon saw Kid, Dan, and Calvin. The latter walked up with us. 1914. Took French, which was bad and History which I thought was good. I hope I get through. Oh, its such a relief to have [...] over. 1915. Took Latin in the morning and French this afternoon neither bad. Miss Haight met me in the hall this evening and told me I passed. Oh, I'm so glad! 1916. Fri. Don't remember what I did today not much I guess. Studied some Psych. It is hard. The exam seems to be a mystery. I hate exams. 1917. Sunday. Don't remember anything very exciting today. Didn't go off campus. Vile supper as usual. I call it desecrating the Sabbath! January 29 Wed. 1913. Took Algebra. Flunked. Also took French. Better. Edward is here. Dot gave me pecan caramels for my birthday. 1914. I had the loveliest birthday I've ever had. First I passed my French. Then Doris sent me some beautiful flowers, and I passed Latin and the Plunks sent me some candy. And I saw Helen. 1915. Went home with Cordy today. She's so sweet. We went to repulsive movies in the afternoon. In the evening we went to the Grand with papa and its good. Cordy's sweetness is only a pose. 1916. Saturday. Took Psych. My birthday. I flunked Ec. & have to repeat the course. Went to Cohen's. Family sent a check. Flowers from D. 1917. Monday. This is my birthday. No exams. Girls sent me darling flowers. Ev gave me candy. Maire took me to Careys. Mother & father sent a check. January 30 Thurs. Lovely. 1913. Took German. Very fair exam. We saw the boys. Their hats are wonderful. Went down-street. Saw Kid and Em. 1914. Passed Latin, French, & Math. Not Hist. Came home. Went to "All Aboard", with papa and Augusta. It was good. Telephoned Dot &a

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