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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1925
Page
4
A spoof of college life recounts quirky incidents at Delaware State College and Westhampton College. A gate-keeper student boasts entry for the dean’s wife and children, while others joke about campus lore and a librarian quip about a dictionary typo.
Harriet Sharon is chosen to head the YWCA cabinet with Dorothy Knibs as undergraduate representative and Louise Massey as secretary-treasurer. The installation included candle lighting, a brief talk, and a closing prayer, with members outlining their roles and goals for the year.
A saying contrasts life as one darn thing after another with love as two darn things following each other, capturing a wry view of enduring human bonds amid chores and challenges.
The Debating Club of Westhampton College held a Monday evening meeting in the drawing room. Four new members debated the resolution that newspapers should not publish details of crime with the affirmative carried by Eddie Soyars Juliette Ballard Sarah Cudd and the Pond. Officers for next year were elected with Mary Louise McGlothlin as president Virginia McDaniel as vice president and Margaret Dorsey as secretary and treasurer.
Eugenia Edmondson is named president of the Student Government Council for the year, with Madge Pollard as vice president and Margaret Lazesby and Louise Pry as house presidents. The council includes Virginia Walker, Annie Renee Powell, Gariet Sharon, Betty Ballard, and Elizabeth Vallaferro among other officers.
Mu Sigs schedule a regular Monday gathering with a brief program and a crucial business session. President Cutherell urges full attendance as members revisit debates from the last meeting where W Bentley and Mr Schneider argued against Warren, and McG Witt My Puryear defended the affirmative.
Joint senior classes of Westhampton and Richmond Colleges of the University of Richmond will hold a picnic at Murphies Mill on Wednesday June 3. Senior examinations will be finished, providing a break after a strenuous week, announced by T red Cook president of the Richmond College class.
The Spanish Club of Westhampton College will meet Tuesday at 7 in the drawing room. The program features a travelogue of Mexico by Miss May Rudd, readings by Miss Margaret Rudd, and several comedies including La Nina Mendiga y la Senora and La Criada Nueva.
Maryland cinder men beat U of R with Goode and Richmond notable in discus, Supplee second, Duval third in 710 foot distance. Sheriff wins 220 low hurdles for Maryland with Pugh second and Bloxom third. Time 27 seconds.
The editor states payment of the budget fee and all individual representations is required before delivery of The Web volume. If a student belongs to a club or fraternity, the organization must settle all obligations before the edition can be obtained. The campus awaits The Web with broad anticipation.
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