06 Mar 1925
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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1925
Page
1
University of Richmond players stage the comedy South Sea Dust in the Red Cross Building as the annual complimentary show under the Budget system. Emily Brown coached the production. many students and town visitors expected to attend after weeks of rehearsals and a strong cast from the senior class presentation of Fashion.
Westhampton and Richmond juniors plan a supper and banquet in the Cafeteria Tuesday night from 7:75 to 10. Musical numbers and brief talks are scheduled. A committee led by H.2 Arthur C. BE Moshall J. Robinson and Roland Payne coordinates the event with the Westhampton class.
The review notes Tony Sarg and his famous marionettes promise a lively program here on March 13. The act is praised for its humor and ability to lift spirits, with critics agreeing the performance delivers broad entertainment and playful tricks.
Students who will compete in the Sigma Upsilon Short Story Contest are urged to complete their stories as soon as possible due to the hectic exam period. Those planning to use vacation to work on their opus are reminded that the manuscript must be submitted promptly.
Dean W. L. Prince spoke to Phi Gamma Delta members last Monday about the relation of fraternities to the school. He commended their good spirit and scholastic achievement shown by the scholarship cup, saying strong fraternities add honor to the institution.
Rev. Sparks W. Melton D D pastor of Freemason Street Baptist Church in Norfolk has spoken daily at Richmond and Westhampton Colleges since last Wednesday at 2:30 oclock. His addresses inspire students and offer personal guidance on coursework and letters. An alumnus of the college he preached the baccalaureate sermon last year and supports Virginia Baptist educational plans, earning student respect.
Kennon C Walden was elected president of the Student Government and Virgil H Goode as president of the Athletic Associations in the annual student election held in the faculty room from 9 to 3 last Tuesday. The results were announced at supper amid cheering students as the ballot listed six men for the positions.
An important Omicron Delta Kappa meeting will be held at Dean Prince's home Monday night at 8 o'clock. Reports on the national budget system will be presented by A Judson Evans, local president and Williamsburg delegate. Dean Prince, a national board member, will report on the recent conclave.
Southwestern Successful Salesmen mentor new recruits through weekly Wednesday sessions. Veterans coach the art of bull slinging as Randolph Macon attendees join the lessons. Organizers anticipate a banner summer season for salesmen.
Kappa Alpha fraternity hosted the YMCA gathering with John Powell, noted pianist, delivering a talk on Anglo-Saxon themes. A cabinet meeting announced officer elections at the next session. Claude Reams, YMCA president, formed a nominating committee to select president and officers with floor nominations possible at the next meeting.
A Harlequin Club event featured soprano Mrs Reinhardt with pianist Herbert Rieker in the Social Center room after 4 pm. The program blended German Spanish English and American works including John Powell pieces, drawing a large appreciative audience and faculty notice.
Tonight at 8 in John Marshall High School auditorium, Johns Hopkins and University of Richmond compete in an inter-collegiate open forum debate under the Richmond Education Association. Civic groups and a large student audience are expected to attend, with Dr. Howard T. Cree serving as chairman.
Dr Rolvix Harlan sociology professor spoke at the mid winter conference of the Y W C A in Lynchburg Virginia on social work and industrial problems. He also addressed the Lynchburg alumni association about current conditions at the local college and its supporters. The talk outlined needs and urged alumni cooperation in establishing a planned Social Center building on campus.
Dr James Calvin Metcalf dean of UVA Graduate School spoke to University students at a noon convocation. He compared knowledge to money noting value lies in investment and use and praised the University of Richmond as a hearthold institution.
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