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Newspaper

Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1916

Page

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Track Team Dominates Meet With Wide Margin

Friday night at the Bhiee Armory the Spider squad swept most events winning all but the 80 yard dash. Richmond College led the meet with 52 points followed by Blues 14 Randolph Macon 3 and William and Mary 8.

Bhiee’ Armory Palisierro Anderson Skinny Wood John Marshall High School Blues Taliaferro Richmond College Randolph-Macon William and Mary Randolph Durham Liggon Roden Cronly Scott Parks Macon Pitt Whitlock Didie Roden Richmond Academy Cheater High School Church Hill Athletic Club Barton Heights Johnson

Spiders Fall to Jackets in Championship Finale

Randolph Macon defeated Richmond College 41 to 20 in a hard fought championship game played last Saturday night. The Jackets led most of the contest while the Spiders kept within reach until the final minutes. The game was fast and grueling with strong teamwork on both sides and a close, tense finish. Woot of Richmond College opened the scoring with a goal.

Randolph Macon Richmond College Jackets Spiders Woot

Measles Epidemic Feared at Colle District

Uneasiness spreads in Colle as measles fears rise after Freshman case. Dr Levy explains contagion and prevention in chapel, noting measles spreads by direct contact and that many have already been exposed or infected. Precautions arranged by Dr Levy, Dr Pitt, and Dr Boatwright aim to prevent an outbreak.

Colle Hornbarger Toribarger Pith Levy Richmond Pitt Mong Boatwright

New Portraits to Be Presented at College Exercises

The college will present portraits of Dr. John Pollard and Dr. J. Puryear during commencement. John Garland Pollard and Prof. Pollard oversaw paintings of their father, Dr. John Pollard, former English professor for fourteen years, and of Dr. Puryear, a long time faculty member and former chairman. Richmond artist Miss Jamie M. Whitfield is commissioned to paint both portraits to be unveiled at spring closing exercises. The portraits will join the college’s existing revered collection.

John Garland Pollard Pollard John Pollard Richmond College J. Puryear Puryear Jianie M. Whitfield Richmond

Blackstone Visitor Spends Week With College Friends

I. Seay of Blackstone spent a week visiting old friends in College, arranging familiar chats and meeting familiar faces during the stay.

New Mayistrate Play Set for March 10 by Dramatic Club

The Dramatic Club announces the Pinero comedy The Mayistrate will be staged on March 10 without delays. Manager Vache reports a professional trainer will join rehearsals next week to speed up production. Final cast was chosen late last week, signaling growing interest in dramatics.

Vache Pinero New York Ma, Vache Agauved

Varsity Club Debuts With Social Dance At Hermitage Club

The Varsity Club held its first society event at the Hermitage Club on Wednesday evening. About thirty-five couples danced from 9 to 12:80 with refreshments during a well organized program. Coach and Mrs. Dobson attended, boosting the club’s inaugural social appearance amid praise for organizers Wrexer Wood and Purdue.

Hermitage Club Dobson

Westhampton Seniors Entertained at Mayd Avenue Home

The class of 17 of Westhampton College closed Saturday afternoon with a social at Miss Nancy Sydnor's Mayd avenue home. Baskets of spring blossoms, a fire, and formal greetings framed the party. Music and singing followed by refreshments hosted by Miss Sydnor and her mother Myra Sydnor.

Westhampton College Nancy Sydnor Mayd Avenue Elizabeth Yamplting Vranck Mian James Sydney Myra Sydnoy Porpleins Billy Sydnor Elisabeth Webb George Sydnor

Current Events Club meets at Miss Gwaltney’s home

The Current Events Club gathered Thursday afternoon with Miss Olivia Gwaltney presiding. Miss Mabel Henderson read a paper on Ship Bills and Miss Gwaltney summarized President Wilson's Middle West trip. Miss Hiliot reported on business trends, and Miss Dot Gary reviewed The Outlook for the month before tea.

Olivia Gwaltney Brookenbrough Mabel Henderson Miss Gwaltney Wilson Hiliot Dot Gary Tex

Westhampton Notes Highlight Local Social Visits

Miss Mary Clay spent the week end with Mrs. Tabb. Miss Lillian Kangone visited Miss Ruth Harris. Mr. and Mrs. P. Willis of Fredericksburg visited Miss Catesby Willis at the College on Friday. Miss Ruth Eskew from Charleston visited Miss Tivinees Woolson. Dr. B. Read Russell of Asheville dined with his niece Miss Jennie Phillips. Miss Mary Haskins of Richmond took supper at the College. Miss Katherine Lott of Newport News visited Miss Mary Lett at the College. Miss Marguerite Waller of Washington visited Dean Weller midweek. Mrs. Connelly of Ginter Park entertained in Miss Weller's honor.

P. Willis Predericksburg Catesby Willis Ruth Eskew Charleston W. Va T'vinees Woolson Westhampton BH. Read Russell Asheville, N. C Jennie Phillips Mary Haskins Porhmond Katherine Lott Newport News Mary Lett Marguerite Waller Washington Dean Weller Mrs. Connelly Ginter Park Miss Weller

Jefferson School Player-Manager Monty Taylor Aged 12

Monty Taylor, a 12 year old, visited the college last week while in charge of the Jefferson School basketball team. He led drills and observed college coaching methods during the visit.

Monty Taylor Jefferson

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RED and Blue” Squad Collnge I. Seay Blackstone Current Events Club Mary Clay Mrs. Tabb Lillian Kangone Ruth Harris
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