Richmond Collegian Names 1915 Staff and Editors
The Richmond Collegian lists staff for November 8 1915 at the University of Richmond Virginia. Names include W Cox J, Cooke McClure, Kidgway Averson, Charter Avondall, Vernon Richardson, William Flatow, Lillian Allen, William Fallis, James Anderson, Elizabeth Frazer, Gary Bousman, Ted Gardner, Wilbur Cook, Edward Harris, David Diamond, Mary Mills, Florence Talley, Joseph McConnaughhey, Margaret Proctor business manager.
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Lillian Allen
William Fallis
James Anderson
Elizabeth Frazer
Gary Bousman
Ted Gardner
Wilbur Cook
Edward Harris
David Diamond
Mary Mills
Florence Talley
Richmond Eagles Triumph in Thanksgiving Exhibition
A spirited Richmond defense and cohesive offense defeated William and Mary in a state showdown. Captain Person led a unified squad whose blocking and interference sparked repeated advances, signaling a new Spider era and renewed pride for Alma Mater.
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Richmond
Editorial on flexible curricula for colleges and universities
A column recalls an earlier editorial urging a more flexible college curriculum in the United States, noting Europe’s success in overcoming rigidity and asking why the U.S. should not follow suit. It cites ongoing debate within colleges on curriculum reform.
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Everal
United States
Europe
Why not a general college course before specialization
The piece argues European universities require a broad college course before specialization, noting they lack a true obstacle. It notes US colleges train well-rounded students, and that four years of preparatory work are needed before entering any specialized field. The author urges individual students to value broad study before narrowing focus.
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United States
Europe
Circus Tent Comes to Town at Red Cross Building
The Friday night event turns the Red Cross Building into a five ring circus with wild animals dancing girls clowns and acrobats. Madam X palm readers and side shows join a Christmas Bazaar transformed for fun and gifts in a big tent spectacle.
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Red Cross
Madam X
Richmond College Welcomes New Glee Club Director
A note to welcome Mr. Charles Troxell as director of music at the University of Richmond. The message praises his musical skill leadership and pleasing personality and predicts a successful era for the Glee Club under his direction.
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Charles Troxell
University of Richmond
Glee Club
Mr. Troxell
Richmond College
G. A.B
Campus Daze and Nites Reflect Weekend Tales
A campus wide chatter recalls party nights and social antics around the weekend ending in Farmville. Names and figures surface amid rumors of dances, observers, and lingering questions about who attended and who didn’t.
Westhampton College Alumni Night Report
Crisp cold air and a campus crowd fill the scene as Westhamptonites, alumni, and guests attend a festive gathering. Questions about attendees, entertainment, and sport mingle with chatter about the Lambda Chi hop and a lively collegians performance.
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Lambda Chi
Westhampton
Geoghegan
Rumor and Rumors Around Town and Campus
Rumors spread about a repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment before Thanksgiving. Westhampton residents gossip about dates, possessions, and college social life including campus rooms, car transfers, and holiday entertainments. The items mix pranks, rivalries, and social scenes on and near the lake and campus.
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Westhampton
Rawlings
Chapel Hill
Campus gossip and campus life notes from early era
A mixed column collects campus chatter and regional updates. It mentions Virginia Conference winners, local opinions on fair sports selections, nocturnal campus activity, poetry writing by Westhampton students, and debates on honor systems. Also notes on Nebraska navy humor, prison diets, Texas student spending on cosmetics, and dress etiquette urged by Bryn Mawr.
Milk drivers to curb noise after early morning complaints
Chicago residents voiced complaints about horse hoots and milk bottles clattering in the early hours. Milk drivers respond with plans to adjust routes and start times to reduce disturbances.
Footlights and Shadows by Bey Britton
If you recall Mary Boland from Evenings for Sale at Loew's you will remember her as Jennie the American widow. She is on tour in Pace the Music, a Broadway hit from last winter, and the musical is headed for the Mosque between now and April.
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Loew's
Mary Boland
Jennie
Merry Widow
Miss Boland
Theatre Notes Highlights From The Collegian
The Collegian reports reader responses to earlier criticism and notes Grace Moore’s recent New York engagement in The Du Barry at Cohan Theatre. previews include Madame Butterfly Walking Down Broadway Animal Kingdom The Kid From Spain The New Yorker Another Language and The Queen Was in the Parlour with starry casts.
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Grace Moore
Duharry
Cohan Theatre
New York
Miss Moore
Metropolitan Opera
Sylvia Sidney
Broadway
Jimmie Dunn
Boots Mallory
Animal Kingdom
Philip Barry
Leslie Howard
Ann Harding
Eddie Cantor
Kid
Spain
Lyda Roberts
The
New Yorker
al John
M-G.m
Helen Hayes
Neal Coward
Predri¢ i Mareh
Claudette Colbert
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