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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1925
Page
6
A collage of jokes poems and banter from a college gathering features shy lovers humorous lines about drinking dancing and kissing. Characters include Sam George Miss Room and Homer the Brewer with playful quips on romance and mischief amid campus life.
University events cover junior class meeting and history class at 130 PM today. Tonight features a basketball game University of Rich versus Hampden Sydney at 815 PM in the gym. Sunday vespers at 7 PM in Red Cross Building. Monday advances student government in the chapel and PhiL Sigma Rho and Mu Sigma Rho meetings. Wednesday hosts Glee Club at 4 PM in chapel. Thursday YMCA gathering at 7 15 PM in Y building. Friday basketball game University of Richmond versus W&M at 8 PM in the gym.
Dr J W Boatwright informs basketball managers that Westhampton girls may attend all night games at Roger Millhiser Gym this year. Previously Spiderettes could only attend Friday or Saturday games, a change expected to boost the University’s presence.
Dents await the names of recent pledges as a public O. D. K. meeting nears. Eta Circle, founded at Richmond College in 192, merged with Chi Eta Epsilon to join the national fraternity and recognizes members who uphold its ideals.
Gold keys for dramatic work are offered to eligible performers in the lake area to boost interest and raise standards. Tryouts for The Laughter of the Gods by University Players will occur soon. Readers should study the play beforehand. Warren Chappell named annual representative. Mark Lutz named publicity manager.
Westhampton sophomores marked their second birthday on Twelfth Night January 6 with a gala in the Blue Room at 6 30 and a party in the Red Cross Building at 8 45. The event featured Pierrot costumes, a cake for Miss Twenty Seven, and a large sister class helping with the celebration.
The Virginia Ministerial Association members assure full cooperation for an event to be held January 31 with entertainment and banquet programs. Delegates from Virginia Ministerial colleges and President Boatwright are invited to attend along with faculty.
A. P. Moor recently appointed state YMCA secretary for colleges and universities visited the local campus the first of the week. He is a Georgia native, Princeton alumnus, and Rhodes scholar. He conferred with Prof. Willingham on local YMCA work matters.
The Miller and Rhoads head lauds student work with thanks for cooperation and season’s compliments. The note is signed by W. S. Rhoads expressing sincere regards to the institution.
The senior class play will be one of the year's biggest productions in Richmond. Tickets go on sale on campus soon and are urged to be bought early. The cast includes L. C. Davis, Warren Chappel, George Freedley, Thomas Martz, Fred Cook, Roy Saunders, Anne Gordon, Alpha Gordon, Louise Wilkinson, Gladys Wright, and Margaret Taylor with Miss Emily Brown directing.
George Washington comments on the notorious Mason and Dixon line after conducting interviews with Mason and Dixon. The remark underscores interest in the boundary and its implications for territorial borders.
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