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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1925
Page
2
A collage of snippets quotes satire and comments from newspapers including Henry Ford buying the old Concord coach critique of Atlanta Penitentiary the value of wheat cakes and a joke about a Governor and the Johnson brothers Reflective one line jests and observations cover topics from crime to broadcasting without a single cohesive news item
University of Richmond publication lists editors and staff roles October 1915 masthead with names for editor in chief managing editor and departments. Includes circulation and business staff, society and college association memberships and error-free posting details for a weekly issue.
The Messenger magazine may shift from the two literary societies to control by the Student Government Association. Officials argue broad student body leadership could boost contributions and widen the magazine’s scope, though budget considerations favor the change being in student hands.
A historical comparison describes changing courting rituals from parlor music and handwritten albums to modern fast paced dating. It notes older rituals where a kiss on a moonlit night felt monumental, and contrasts them with contemporary quick greetings and casual embraces.
A new Chas Scribner volume collects John Galsworthy's early to recent works The Silver Box Strife Justice The Pigeon A Bit o Love Loyalties with an introduction by Dr George Baker. The critic outlines three production periods and praises realism over ornate dialogue.
The Mu Sig ma Rho Literary Society will debate abolishing the pee system in Virginia with C H Beal and T L Sene for the affirmative and R R Jones and J J Williams for the negative. Dorsey will declaim, two readings follow, and M S Shockley is named the best debater. An ethnology lecture by Julian D Martin and an illustrated reading by Mr Nichols are noted. A fifty pin order was approved, and the meeting adjourned early due to a basketball game.
The article notes widespread support for the League of Nations humanitarian work in the United States. A Friends of the League campaign raised 1500 dollars for child welfare, each member asked to contribute one dollar, and the goal was quickly met.
Critics praise the collection as among Galsworthy’s finest works with a distinctly characteristic set of dramas. The third act falters toward a melodramatic finish, yet the overall impact remains strong and noteworthy.
The Philologian Literary Society will hear a debate on abolishing capital punishment with BR W Conn and C C Clements for the affirmative and T P Reynolds and W E B Cullers for the negative. The previous meeting debated moral decline in youth with Ragland and Kinch eloquence, earning broad approval. The judges favored the negative, and the event drew many Philologians and supporters.
The German Club will host a formal next Friday with many students expected from Richmond College. Attendees must submit their names to Nick Snead Kid Broach or Cabell Phillips to receive cards at the door.
The Messenger has a strong standing in college literary circles and maintains high standards. Student Government oversight will make The Messenger a more University publication and increase readership interest in the magazine.
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