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Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1925

Page

5

Big Split Debate Set for March Second at Red Cross

March 2 has been chosen for a split debate with Westhampton College to replace usual literary society meetings. J B Blanks and Miss Tone Stuessy defend the affirmative on the question is it better to be beautiful and dumb than ugly and wise while J E Davis and Miss Gene Edmondson speak for the negative, presided by Miss Mary Louise McGlothlin and Mr C H Robinson. Judges will come from Richmond and Westhampton faculties. This marks the first mixed-team debate at the local school, drawing notable interest as traditional meetings are set aside for this event.

Westhampton College Red Cross J. B. Blanks Tone Stuessy J. E. Davis Gene Edmondson Mary Louise McGlothlin C.H. Robinson Richmond Westhampton

Sigma Upsilon Short Story Contest Buz on Campus

The Sigma Upsilon Literary Fraternity announces a short story contest at the University of Richmond. Manuscripts up to three thousand words due by April 1 and submitted in the Reading Room or mailed to Sigma Upsilon Short Story Contest. Prizes include ten dollars for first place and five dollars for second. open to University of Richmond students including Law School. faculty judges Dean Keller and I. I. Handy oversee.

Sigma Upsilon Literary Fraternity Dean Keller Westhampton 1. I. Handy Rich and College Sigma Upsilon University of Richmond Law School

Alias of English Literature by Goode and Shannon

Professors Dr T Goode of Richmond University and Dr J F Shannon of Washington and Lee publish An Alias of English Literature from Century Company. The folio of about 150 pages includes maps and lists of English writers with their places, plus a place index linking authors to locations. It serves as a study guide to environments rather than biographies and has been adopted by several colleges.

T. Goode Richmond University Washington and Lee University Century Company

Anti-Opium Conference Debate Debuts at Mu Sigma Rho

The Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society opens with a debate on whether American delegates were justified in withdrawing from the Anti-Opium Conference. Rogers and Richardson argue affirmative while Gouldman and Schneider argue negative.

Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society Rogers Richardson Gouldman Schneider W. T. Muse W. T. Atkins S$. T. Mabel Lene Pease Bentley M. 5. Shockley Atkins

Professor RC Astrap Addresses Richmond Ladies Club

Astrap spoke before the Monday Afternoon Club of Richmond on the subject of psychology. About fifty ladies attended and showed interest in the present aspects of the topic presented by the local professor.

RC. Astrap Richmond

Glass Blowers Exhibit Tonight At University Auditorium

The University of Richmond science divisions present an exhibition and lecture on glass blowing tonight at 7 in the university auditorium. Students from Richmond and Westhampton College are invited. The Venetian Glass Workers will demonstrate blowing silvering spinning and decorating ships vases and figures and explain ancient and modern glass making and color sources.

Science Department University of Richmond University Richmond Westhampton College

Death of F. P. Cummins at Petersburg Home

The Collegian reports the death of Ff P. Cummins of Petersburg Virginia on Saturday night. The funeral occurred Sunday afternoon in Petersburg. He was father to FN Cummins a Westhampton freshman and Miss Evelyn D Cummins a Westhampton sophomore.

Ff P. Cummins Petersburg Cummins FN. Cummins Evelyn D. Cummins Westhampton

Alumni Drive Plans $60 000 Campaign for University Building

The University of Richmond announces a $60 000 alumni fundraising drive led by Colonel Thomas B. McAdams as chair and Dr. Robert E. Loving as treasurer. Twenty five alumni from classes 1877 to 1921 join a committee aiming to start building within a year. Dr F W Boatwright indicates strong support and campus plans.

Thomas 8. McAdams Robert E. Loving F W. Boatwright University of Richmond

Summer School Se offers six week session at law and college courses

A six week summer school will run with Dr. Robert Loving teaching psychology and physics by Dean W. L. Prince conducting classes in education. The program repeats winter standards, offers Pre Medical Work aligned to medical college entrance requirements, and Virginia State Board certificates. Law Department offers twelve weeks in two six week terms at T. C. Williams School of Law.

Robert [. Loving W. L. Prince Prince Virginia State Board of Education T. C. Williams School of Law

Declamation Meet Set for Friday at Local School

A declamation contest will be staged here Friday with Prof. R. C. Astrop announcing the winning declaimer. Judges include Miss Maud H. Woodfin, W. D. Ellis, and Prof. H. TH. Seny. Schools represented span John Marshall High, Petersburg High, Fork Union Military Academy, and others.

R. C. Astrop Maud H. Woodfin Westhampton W. D. Ellis Robert E. Lee School Richmond H. TH. Seny John Marshall High School Petersburg High School Fork Union Military Academy Blackstone Military Academy Augusta Military Academy Roanoke High School Lynchburg High School Newport News High School Chatham Training School Brodax West Point High School

First Marshall Participation Marking Woodberry Forest Meet

Woodberry Forest and St Christopher’s join the annual meet with John Marshall making its debut participation alongside other institutions. The event marks a new entrant in the competition as schools compete for top honors.

Woodberry Forest St. Christopher's John Marshall

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