In 1908, while attending Syracuse University, Alice Mabel Allen (1886-1976) kept a diary which is being published each week. In this week’s entries, a suitor visits Syracuse and invites Mabel to the junior prom at his college
Monday, March 30
Slept with Fuzzie in her room. After Helen and I studied math I went down in Fuzzie’s room and (studied math) darned stockings–slightly different. Came home from Latin and found a letter from Herbert Jenkins. Walked downstreet with Grace, Fuzzie, Cassie and Blanche McGelligott. My shoe rubbed and I was pretty tired before I reached home. Met some frat sisters of Cassie who asked us to go to the basketball to-night between juniors & senior women. Cassie would not say a word and I accepted conditionally. The position I did not like to-night.
Tuesday, March 31
After English stopped after [older sister] Edna’s letter and went down to study math with Helen. Recited on “Cuddle Doon” in elocution. Had an Eng. conference and Mr. Smith asked if I cared to run my long theme in the weekly. I told him I was willing. Went down to library with Lu and learned poetry. Afterwards went to Vespers. Had to ride home on account of the rain. After supper danced the barn dance with Christine. Edith and Mrs. Hannahs over to-night. Mrs. H. told me Harriet Nott was to leave town. Lu’s box came to-day and in it were rocks and oatmeal cookies. Saw Mabel Hammond Griggs this afternoon.
Wednesday, April 1
“April Fool.” Recited in math but could not do the traverse function example. Staid afterwards. Prepared for a quiz on poems in Eng. VIII but did not have it. Met Mrs. Hammaker on the Hill. After Latin studied Shakspere. Lillian went over and bought some cookies. Started a letter to Della when Edith phoned for me to meet her and her mother at the Sterling. We had a delicious lunch together and then Edith and I went to the train. We stopped on the way home to look at hats. Went with Lu to Sophomore contest for women. Hazel Thomas received 2nd prize. Poured when we came home, so I took my rain coat and rubbers up to Lillian who ushered. Rooms of Haven Hall girls were stacked. Fooled Lillian this A.M. telling her Fuzzie had been sick.
Thursday, April 2
Cold, especially in this room. Read [Jefferson County] Journal after Roman history. After dinner studied Latin poems in Harriet’s room. Postal card from Rollin saying he would be here tomorrow. At three went down to see Mabel Hammond Griggs who is visiting on Genesee St. Blew and snowed hard. After supper, danced and then studied in Harriet’s room. Went to sleep.
Friday, April 3
Called on in math, much to my surprise. Helen came down. Discussed Markeim in Eng. III. In Latin we are reading Catullus’ poems. After Latin, studied Shakspere. Put on my gray for supper. Rollin T., who is visiting at the ɸ 𝜅 ψ House called me up and asked me to go to the debate between Wesleyan and Syracuse. Syracuse won and I am so glad because Russel D. sent a card saying they expected to trim Syracuse. Wesleyan’s speakers were readier and smoother.
Saturday, April 4
Letter from mother. Dr. Carter in Eng. read Sheridan’s play by [about?] Mr. Puff, an excellent satire on Shakspere’s dramatic style. Swept the room and studied Latin with Fuzzie. After dinner Rollin came and we walked over to see Rosina and Mr. Scoville. Rosina has a very pleasant home and a dear daughter. On the way home, Rollin asked me for the Junior Prom in May. After supper Lu and I walked. Rollin came over to-night, but I had to make peace with Mrs. C. because it was not calling night. Fooled upstairs.
Sunday, April 5
Of course I awoke at about 6 this morning. Got in bed with Harriet and Lillian went down with Mary and Clara and raised “rough house.” Walked to church with Rollin to Park Presbyterian. After dinner Cassie, Harriet, Lu, Miss Sanford and Helen Beattie and I went down to the Harvard concert. The orchestra played Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony which was fine. Went to Vespers, four of us, and had to ride home as it was raining. Wrote home, to Bina Legg and Herbert & now am going to bed.
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