28 Jan 1927
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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1927
Page
1
The university shifts exam dates and spring vacation for a centennial drive. Winter exams run March 11 to March 17, spring term opens March 18, and spring vacation extends from April 13 to April 20.
Students may audition for three one act plays to be staged at the Red Cross Building on February 18. The drawing room at Westhampton College hosts the 8 o'clock session after the Richmond University players meeting. The exact selections are pending with Rostand’s The Romancers and J J Bell’s Thread o’ Scarlet among works under review.
H B Handy professor of English at the University of Richmond was elected secretary treasurer of the Richmond Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha at a Commonwealth Club meeting. He also serves as editor of the Kappa Alpha journal.
The Board of Trustees at Richmond and Westhampton colleges abolishes the annual Freshmen Sophomore rat banquet after years of friction. The decision ends a long debated tradition and social tension between the two institutions.
At a Messenger staff meeting H. B. Handy C. L. Dodds and Miss G. W. Landrum were chosen as judges for the Messenger Short Story Contest. The contest is open to University of Richmond students except Writers' Club and Sigma Upsilon members. Entries must not exceed 9 500 words and are due March 1 1927 to editors W. E. Slaughter or Jean MacCarty. Winners receive first and second prizes and their stories will appear in the April Messenger.
Epsilon Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa met at the Phi Gamma Delta house on January 20. Francis Taylor or Hector Atkins was appointed as delegate to the D D E conference February 18 19 at the University of Virginia. Most Richmond chapter members are expected to attend. Scholastic problem solutions, especially for freshmen, were discussed and will be revisited February 3.
Richmond College students adopt a condolence resolution to Baylor University after a deadly bus collision involving Baylor basketball team members and their coach en route to Texas University. The crash destroyed the bus and caused extensive damage to the surrounding area.
Elmer B. Potter a Richmond College sophomore was chosen to join the Sigma Upsilon honorary writers fraternity and will be initiated at the Friday meeting January 28. Potter has been prominent in literary circles at the school and a consistent Messenger contributor earning praise from readers.
The Little Theatre League of Richmond will stage Dear Brutus by James M. Barrie at the Broadway Theatre the week of January 31. After strong pre production approval and past successes like Merton of the Movies and Outward Bound, audiences may expect a high standard performance.
A Dearborn Independent article by Thomas Akle Clark outlines how, if he could relive college, a dean would concentrate more, work around peers, seek useful information, take on tougher tasks, speak publicly, pursue athletics, specialize deeply, connect with instructors, avoid excessive practical courses, and cultivate an avocation to stay close to men.
Plans for the annual declamation contest in the college auditorium February 25 are nearing completion. Tau Kappa Alpha leads the event for the first time, inviting 135 high and prep schools with many acceptances. Contestants must report Friday at 2 45 P M to begin at 3 00 P M.
The T. C. Williams School of Law launches a drive to obtain English Reports and other rare editions required by the American Association of Law Schools. The university trustees authorize gift or purchase to elevate the library to the level of peer institutions. Richmond lawyers George Bryan and others have already donated to the collection.
The Westhampton Glee Club and Spider Chanters will perform on WRVA from Edgeworth Tobacco. About twenty Richmond College students join the Chanters for their second public appearance since January. Directed by Edward D. Naff since September 1926, the program includes pieces like Alma Mater and Moonlight on the Lake.
Last night’s Y M C A program featured discussions on outstanding personalities and messages from the Blue Ridge Student Conference led by Francis N. Taylor and J. B. Kincannon. Mordecai Johnson, Howard University professor, was presented as speaker and mediator shaping race relations and Black advancement.
Richmond alumni and active Sigma Phi Epsilon members attended a well served banquet Sunday night at 7 30 in the Sarah Brunet Memorial Hall. About 40 were present as speeches were delivered by several prominent alumni.
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