Joint Y M C A and Y W C A Banquet Delights University
The Y M C A and Y W C A held a joint banquet at the Red Cross building turning the gym into a festive venue with bright logs in the fireplace. Attendees enjoyed bridge, games, stage acts, songs by Virginia Jones and Helen Travis, tap dancing by Din Hammel, and confections as the program closed with Home Sweet Home.
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Red Cross
Virginia Jones
Yank” Battiato
Marie Davies
Helen Travis
Virginian Campbell
Din” Hammel
Phi Beta Kappa Honors Founders Day in Williamsburg
Virginia Epsilon Chapter members and University of Richmond faculty gathered in Williamsburg to mark the 153rd anniversary of Phi Beta Kappa founded at William and Mary College in 1776. The event included an address and initiation followed by a reception at the Phi Beta Kappa hall. Founders Day celebrations continue annually at the Alpha Chapter in William and Mary College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Richmond
Virginia Epsilon
Phi Beta Kappa
Williamsburg
William and Mary College
University
Alpha Chapter
Westhampton Spanish Club Holds Social
The Span ish Club at Westhampton hosted a tea last Monday with Miss Helen Harwood as hostess and Katherine Redding pouring tea. Members Burns Capitaine Commack Church Cone Dyson Lowe Osborne Peers Pettus Smith Tyler Temple attended as they discussed fashion sports and holidays. A Picaro meeting is planned for Monday December 9 to welcome new members and close the society’s secrets to Milnes Commack Church Cone Dyson Peers Pettus.
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Helen Harwood
The
Picaro
Katherine Redding
Burns
Capitaine
Commack
Church
Cone
Dyson
Lowe
Osborne
Peers
Pettus
Smith
Tyler
Templeman
Milnes Commack
Magill Leads YMCA Discussion Groups
Linch welcomed visiting delegates at the local refectory and they toured the campus chapel and Greek amphitheater. Magill plans similar conferences on student problems at the University of Virginia Washington and Lee VMI and the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria.
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Magill
University of Virginia, Washington and Lee
Virginia Theological Seminary
Alexandria
Madam Wulfston Joins Our Campus Staff
A rumor that Madam Wulfston joins Westhampton campus staff is confirmed with her offer to advise on campus matters. She notes she rarely works on papers this small and foresees assisting on dreams, questions, and issues from divorce to radio programs and basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam Wulfston
Wulfston
Les Affaires du Coeur
Madam
Nix On Dames Cast Ties To Vaudeville Roots
The Fox Movietone all talking feature Nix On Dames arrives at the Capitol next week. Cast members reveal extensive vaudeville backgrounds, with most boasting six months to twenty years on circuits like Keith and Orpheum and Broadway. Only pianist Camille Rovelle lacks vaudeville stage time.
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Nix
Fox Movietone
Capitol
Mac Clarke
Keith
Robert Ames
Broadway
William Harrigan
Maude Fulton
George MacFarlane
Hugh McCormack
Grace
Wallace
Marshall Ruth
Orpheum
Benny Hall
Frederick Graham
Billy Colvin
Camille Rovelle
Philologians Debate Student Shop Issue At Richmond
The Philologian Literary Society debated whether the University of Richmond Student Shop should be run by the administration rather than a private corporation. The affirmative team led by R. Whalen and J. Wiborn won over T. Eubank and W. Harned.
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University of Richmond
Philologian Literary Society
R. Whalen
J. Wiborn
T. Eubank
W. Harned
J. M. Justice
S. Saunders
J. A. Coles
A. Villani
F. Beasley
N. Sartorians
I R C Discusses Briands United States of Europe
The International Relation Club held a weekly meeting with a debate on Briand's Proposal of United States of Europe. Sweet presented data backed viewpoints and clear defense, while Floyd Bins will lead next discussion on the International Bank for Reparations and a New Constitution.
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International Relation Club
Briand
United States of Europe
Chinese Students Honor Hosts at Lido Gardens Reception
Baptist foreign mission board hosted a reception at Lido Gardens with toastmaster Sidney Quong. Chinese students expressed gratitude for hospitality shown in the United States while guests and hosts included Dr. Boatwright, Dr. Gaines, Dr. Mitchell, Dr. Harris, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lido Gardens
Baptist Foreign Mission Board
Sidney Quong
F. W. Boatwright
R. J. Gaines
5. C. Mitchell
William A. Harris
Relvix Harlan
R. Fe, Loving
and Mes
Garnett Ryland
B. C. McCary
A. B. Rudd
B. Ray
Janet Stewart Durham
Disraeli film to show authentic English speech at Byrd Theatre
The Vita drama Disraeli will screen in England to avoid any American accent scenes. The cast is largely English with George Arliss and Florence Arliss among the principals, delivering true English dialogue for portrayals of No 10 Downing Street and Hughenden.
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Disraeli
Byrd Theatre
England
No. 10 Downing Street
Hughenden
George Arliss
Florence Arliss
Anthony Bushell
George Atkinson
Ivan Simpson
David Torrence
Jack Derry
Henry Carvill
British and American Players in Romance Film
Joan Bennett daughter of Richard Bennett the actor, born in the United States, studied and traveled abroad and spent a year in London, resulting in an accent close to the English players. Al Breen the director is American.
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Joan Bennett
Richard Bennett
United States
London
al Breen
Translation Controversy From Mossy Churchyard Inscription
A moss covered England churchyard stone revealed a cryptic inscription. A village wit offered a humorous translation claiming it says Billy will receive forty bosses in a row. Mary objects and asks what is in them, suggesting peas and ducks.
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England
Sabilli
Billy
Mary
The Railsplitter's Philosophy in Lincoln's Own Words
A concise excerpt quoting Abraham Lincoln on doing the best one can and enduring praise or blame from others depending on outcomes. The text frames a moral credo about perseverance and consequence in leadership.
Student Employment Offers On Campus Sales
Advertises profitable commission based on college campus sales through student representatives. Lists popular items such as class rings jewelry pennants and banners typewriters and clothing. Seeks applicants with experience age college year enrollment and time available and asks for two references and college size.
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Tneludsing Corona
Remington
Royal
Underwood
Mets
Weite B.C. Shortt
Nion
Williamsburg
Virgin
Latin Students Meet at Westhampton
Misses Willis and Biggs invite Westhampton Sophomores Juniors and Seniors taking Latin and Latin students of Richmond College to a gathering in the Westhampton drawing room on Saturday evening December 14 at 8 o clock. Professor and Mrs. Hackley and friends will attend for learning a Latin song or two and then groups of students will host a varied list of guests as the Old Classical Studies Association meetings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
Biggs
Westhampton
Richmond College
Hackley
Old Classical Studies Association
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Honor Society
Williamsburg, VA
Epsilon Chapter
DAMES
Vaudevillians
Philologians
Whalen
Wilborn
Eubank
Harned
International Bank For Reparations
Hosts
J. G. Long
Frank W. Lee, Jr
S. P. Lee
G. W. Wong
R. C. Lee
Fp, K. Chow
Sidney W. Quong
New Picture
Railsplitter
Abraham Lincoln
East Broad
Virginia Dairy Co
Madison
Haley
Grace ST
Richmond
Richmond Dairy CO
A. J. Pyle
W. M. Bates
Thomas Hall Ashby B. Pyle
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