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Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1925

Page

6

Chaffin Plan Unveiled Reveals Odd Lake Policy Proposals

The text describes Governor Chaffin detailing a set of unconventional campus ideas including a spoon factory stand in Nameless Lake, faculty exchanges between Richmond and Westhampton, and odd rules such as limiting lake bathing hours. It notes a plan for shifting an island and staging Treasure Island performances with shovels for all, amid student government rulings on canoes and tires.

Chaffin Eco Richmond Westhampton Col- Jones Selah

Dramatic Club Plans Dinner and Theatre Party

Tomorrow night the University Players will hold a 7 oclock dinner at Hotel Richmond followed by a theater party at the Academy of Music. Miss Emily Brown, dramatic coach, will act as chaperone for the event with most members expected to attend.

University Players Richmond Academy of Music Academy Emily Brown

University Players Stage Artistic Night Despite Heat

Critic praises the University Players two plays The Stepmother and Thread O’Carters for strong acting and charming costumes though the audience was small on a hot night. Miss Betsow and Mr Davis lead strong casts with notable directing and stage effects.

Arnold Bennett Stepmother Physioe Mr. Bowers Adrian

Graduation Week Plans Highlight Campus Events

Attendance expected from many students as exams end Friday noon June 5 and commencement runs June 5 to 9. Activities include a student government celebration, cornerstone laying for a new car station, a bronze Washington bust dedication, Westhampton flower festival and Romeo and Juliet performance, a baccalaureate sermon by Dr. James Shelburne, trustee meeting, breakfasts, a reception, and diploma awards with final commencement Tuesday.

Washington J. Stewart Bryan Redmond Westhampton College Migs Kmle Brown University James M. Shelburne First Baptist Church Danville Boat- Wright

Small Fire in C Section Sparks Caution at Thomas Tall

Clouds of smoke and burning smell greeted men returning to Thomas Tall as a cigarette butt set newspapers ablaze on the first floor hallway. The fire was checked early, leaving a scorched door and sparks, with no serious damage due to the dormitory’s fireproof construction.

Thomas Tall Fr. J. Mullen

Mock Trial Delivers Laughs As Lawyers Edge Witnesses

The mock trial at Jeter Hall features cross examination by W B Blanks and PC Clements. Attorneys Blanks and Pease corner witnesses while the jury finds the lawyers more guilty than the defendants.

PC. Clements Pease Wittess A. Waldrop Qute

Philolowians hold trials for medals after session ends

Punishments were meted out to the culprits and the session closed with applause for a splendid performance. The Philolowians cancel next Monday's regular program and begin competitive trials for annual medals in declaiming reading debating and orating. Trials in reading and declaiming occur Monday night May 4 followed by debates and orating on the subsequent two Mondays.

Philolowians

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