December 8, 1937

              Skidmore News      
VOLUME THIRTEEN		SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y., WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1937	NUMBER EIGHT



STUDENTS REACH AGREEMENT ON SKIDMORE SHOP QUESTION

Ultimate Goal of Co-operative Not Abandoned; Educational Program Planned

Grievances To Go To Trustees; Two Factions Decide Split Is One of Policy

After two weeks of controversy about the best method of solving the difficulties of the Skidmore Shop situation, the Senior committee and the proponents of the alternate plan have agreed on a way of working together toward a solution which is acceptable to both of them.
  
The essence of the counter plan has been consolidated with the basic purpose of the Seniors’ plan. The counter plan sought to pave the way to a cooperative by forming an advisory board elected by the students. This board was to be made up of the students and faculty to work with a faculty-manager. Its purpose was to bring complaints and resulting recommendations to the attention of the trustees.
  
The Seniors now realize the value of paving the way for a co-operative by investigation and education. The basic goal accepted by both groups remains: the establishment of a store over which students and faculty have full control and for which they would hold full responsibility. Since both groups agreed on the grievances to be sent to the trustees if ratified by the classes, they decided that a reading of these grievances in mass meeting should precede action by the classes.
  
In Mass Meeting today, Marjorie Maynard gave the history of the controversy, the grievances gathered from every class about conditions in the Shop, and then presented the views of the administration. Class meetings are to be held in the coming week for the vote on the grievances. At the same time, those interested in cooperatives will be urged to join groups for education and organization.
  
The following is the tentative plan drawn up by the committee, which was presented at Mass Meeting today and which will be sent to the Board of Trustees after ratification at Class Meetings:
  
A. Taxes used as disciplinary measures seem unnecessary.
  
Among these are:

1. A ten per cent tax on bills if not 

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HIGH WAISTS AND FULL SKIRT WILL USHER IN BEAUX ARTS BALL
  
A bit of early 19th century will fly down through the ages to rest momentarily upon the Canfield Casino on the night of February 19. Stately pillars and soft lights will provide an effective background for a scene that might well have taken part in a Napoleonic Court. The theme of this year’s Beaux Arts Ball will be influenced by the Empire Period, which dates from 1800 to 1830.
  
At exactly nine o’clock on February 19 all loyal Skidmore girls will have abandoned their skirts and sweaters and donned characteristic Empire Period costumes.
  
Just as feminine charm was glorified during this era, so will it be at this gala event. During the Empire Period, beauty was sought by all women and their means of expression was through their clothing. High waistlines, low decolletages, gracefully pleated full skirts which hung loosely to the ankle, and short puffed sleeves were the basic requirements. To further enhance these fashions frills, ruffles, and delicate embroidery added individual adornment. Pale flower-like pastels of supple velvets, billowy chiffons, and shimmering satins floated smoothly to the gentle strains of the Minuet. Jewelry was used sparingly and instead, long slender arms and hands were usually covered with dainty lace mits. Shoes of this time resembled what we today know as ballet slippers with crisp taffeta ribbons crushing gently around the ankle.
  
To complete their attire, much thought was concentrated on coiffures. The hair was brushed up in the back in faint wave suggestions to show off the graceful curves of the neck and many little curls usually reposed coyly around the face and on the back of the head. Plumes and flowers were often entwined in the hair dress and it was with poise and dignity that the women of this time made sweeping entrancesm at all formal affairs.

We at Skidmore can easily adapt ourselves to the Empire silhouette for our Beaux Arts Ball even though we are modern and up-to-date. All efforts are being made to carry out these ideas. The Saratoga beauty parlors and florists will each know what the styles were in their respective lines during these times so that a complete harmonious appearance may be obtained.
  
Moreover, the men will not be slighted as they will be given a chance to rival Napoleon. Each will be presented with a red ribbon to wear across his shirt front, appropriate to the occasion. It is hoped though, that the Napoleon stance and curl will be conspicuous by their absence.
  
With these few hints of guidance, everyone should be able to respond to the call of the 1938 Skidmore Beaux Arts Ball and begin already to make arrangements to join in the fun.
 



S. Saxton’s Nocturne Played in Boston
    
“Nocturne,” a composition by Stanley Saxton, Organist and Associate Professor of Music at Skidmore College, was played by the noted pianist, Georg Fior, in his recital in Boston. This was the first performance of the work in Boston. Mr. Saxton was in Boston for the recital.
    
Georg Fior will play another of Mr. Saxton’s compositions, “Lar-ghetto,” in his Providence, Rhode Island, concert tonight.
    
Georg Fior once played at Skidmore College.




Famous Pianist And Conductor Is Here Tonight
  
On December 8 in Convention Hall Skidmore will have the opportunity to hear the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra with Jose Iturbi conducting. Probably no major orchestra in the world today evolved from so unusual a beginning as did the Rochester Philharmonic, for it was founded in 1922 by George Eastman, the Kodak magnate, to satisfy his desire for good music and to bring the works of the great masters to the people of Rochester. Eastman combed the country for good musicians and secured some of the finest instrumentalists the land afforded as a basis for his ensemble.
  
At first the orchestra was connected with the Eastman Theatre in Rochester. But when, in 1929, due to a change of policy in the operation of the theatre, the future of the ensemble was endangered, public spirited citizens organized the Rochester Civic Music Association whose purpose was to maintain the orchestra.
  
Ever since it was founded fifteen years ago, the Rochester Philharmonic 

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As We Go to Press
By HELEN NODEN
  
United States
    
Arriving secretly aboard the liner President Harding, Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh returned to America for a holiday visit. The couple did not bring their two children with them and this seemed an indication that they will return to their English home at Weald, Kent. * 
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China
    
Serious threats to the historic Open Door policy in China has stirred diplomatic action in France, England and the United States. Similar notes were sent to Tokyo demanding that the afore-mentioned countries be consulted on customs arrangements made by Japan in China. State Department officials in North China were ordered to investigate the tariff situation at Tientsin and to report whether or not Japan had violated the principle of the Open Door.
    
Meanwhile two outstanding international incidents have occurred. At a crowded “peace and victory”

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Miss H. Newitt Tells Students Fascistic Evils

Women Again Made Subservient; Youth Militarization Includes Girls

Hilary Newitt, an English author who has studied the position of women under Socialism, Fascism, and Democracy in European countries was the speaker in assembly December 2. She has published a book “Women Must Choose” which is the result of her observations.
  
Miss Newitt explained how the position of women has been fundamentally altered twice. The first change occurred during the war and resulted in suffrage for women. The second change was the advent of Fascism which affected women as well as men. Mussolini said “Fascism is built upon the idea of holiness and heroism.” In Italy and Germany the slogan adapted was “Men must lead and women must follow.”
  
As a result of Fascism two things occurred in Germany. Women were thrown out of industrial jobs because of the Nazi propaganda. This was unsuccessful because men could not do some types of work as well as women, and also because they asked for higher wages. The position of women has also been altered in professions. The Nazi program has made it difficult for women teachers, doctors, and lawyers.
  
The military training in schools includes the girls. When they enter school they join a Society of German Girls and are under the leadership of youth militarization. When their school year terminates, they enter training service where they learn politics and are guided vocationally along militaristic lines. Miss Newitt explained that housewives also have their martial duties and are forced to keep in touch with the state. Women are important at times of war because they must take over the jobs of the men and give those at the front moral support according to the Fascistic idea.
  
Miss Newitt stated that it was a challenge to the women of a democracy because 1, Women are the majority of the electorate. 2, Women hold the purse strings.

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Psychology Club Organizes Fair
Handwriting Booth Popular; Forty Dollars Cleared; Over 250 Attend

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BOOTH AT THE PSYCHOLOGY CLUB FAIR 
The girls with the paddle and ball are trying their skill at hand-eye coordination.
  
The Psychology Club Fair, which was held Friday, December 3, was a financial success, according to Natalie Hoffheimer, President of the club. About $40 was added to the treasury from the proceeds of the fair, and over two hundred and fifty people attended. The character analysis by handwriting and the fortune-telling booths drew the largest crowds, and the food offered on sale was gone before the closing hour of the fair. The lucky number, which is posted in the mailroom, has not yet been claimed.
   
The party was held in the little gymnasium, which represented the fair grounds, and a series of booths exhibited such signs as: “Do you have jangled nerves?” “Do your hands shake?” “Try the steadiness test.” In all booths where psychological tests were given, statistics were taken of the participants’ results; some of the experiments revealed the steadiness of one’s hand, hand-eye coordination, motor coordination, odor identification, and the speed of one’s muscular reaction.




Br-r-r-r
  
There are four lonely girls who can be seen in the mail room any time of the day or night. How awful it must be for them to wait there day after day and never receive any mail or any male. But hope springs eternal and as they are all attractive why should they be lonely? In the delightful process of saving your own figure for the Christmas holidays, you could help to give your favorite of these four poster girls a Fraternity Pin, that pinnacle of all feminine dreams to keep out the cold draughts.
   
So out of the goodness of your hearts and the sweetness of your dispositions at this time of year, let off your excess energy and complete your contributions to community chest. After all your class reputation is at stake! Take heed lest you be the wallflowers.