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Newspaper

Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1931

Page

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Interfraternity Council To Host Dance In Richmond Gym

The Interfraternity Council sponsors a university campus dance in Roger Milhiser Gym on Friday June 5 from 9 pm to 1 am. Roy Ingraham's Victor Recording Orchestra will perform. Tickets cost 2.50 in advance and 4.00 at the door. Outsiders may attend with advance signup.

Wnterfraternity Council Roy Ingraham Victor Recording Orchestra Roger Milhiser Wotil Pacific Coast Virginia V. M I University of Richmond Interfraternity Conncil

Stanley H Jones Elected President of R C Glee Club

At the Richmond College Glee Club annual election for 1931 32 Stanley H Jones was chosen president with T Weston Sampson as vice president Oswald Falls as secretary treasurer Sidney W Quong as librarian Louis Chittamy as assistant business manager and Geo Whitley as business manager Under Prof FP Flaxington Harker and Robert Stiff the club has delivered strong performances with commendable concerts in Richmond and Red Cross Building.

Richmond College City of Richmond

New Officers Elected by Forensic Council

At a meeting last Wednesday morning Harold Hutcheson resigned as president for the coming year. Rufus Darden was unanimously elected to fill the position. Hutcheson will study abroad for a junior year on a foreign university scholarship.

Forensic Council Harold Hutcheson Rufus Darden Hutcheson

Student Body Approves Budget Fee Collection Next Year

At the Student Government meeting last Monday the motion to collect budget fees next year passed 42 to 6. The measure includes $4,000 for student activities and warns that if the fees are not collected, activities such as publications Y M C A intercollegiate debating University Band and Glee Club may be discontinued.

Glee Club

C. D. K. Initiates Nine New Members in Delta Kappa Banquet

Watkins Fugate elected president of Epsilon circle of Omicron Delta Kappa at the banquet in Sarah Brunet Hall. Clarence L. Kent named vice president and Rufus Darden secretary-treasurer for 1931 32. Nine members including George W. Schools and John A. St. Clair were initiated, with Gerhard C. Henricksen retiring president.

Wat Fugate Brunet Hall Watkins Fugate Epsilon Circle Omicron Delta Kappa Sarah Brunet Hall Clarence L. Kent Rufus Darden Gerhard C. Henricksen R. ©. Walden, II Roger Milhiser George W. Schools Rufus H. Darden John A. St. Clair Edward C. Nininger Horace Vial Goodwyn Welsh Russel M. Whalen Richard W. Payne Edward Carbone Hy U

Y. W. Officers Installed at Blue Room Ceremony

New officers of the Westhampton Y W C A were installed on May 7 at 7 o clock. The service moved indoors due to rain, candles were lit by outgoing members, and Ida Scott urged the new cabinet to pursue a bold vision. Olga Pitts became president joined by Florence Siebert as vice president and Marinda Comer as secretary-treasurer with a full cabinet including Catherine Wade Ruth Cole Zephia Campbell Lucy Le Grand Dorothy Leighty Polly Cochran Jessie Miller Jones and Anti Wood.

Westhampton Ida Scott Olga Pitts

Collegian Final Edition Announces May 22 Date

The Collegian will publish its last edition on May 22 with final news deadlines set for May 18. Staff are informed to avoid sharing stories after May 18 to respect the final issue schedule.

Collegian

University Players To Stage As You Like It On June 6

The University of Richmond will present Shakespeare’s As You Like It as the Commencement play directed by Emily Brown. Cast includes TL, Stephenson as Orlando, Elizabeth Gill as Rosalind, Joseph Holland as Jacques, Charles Stokes as Oliver and Le Bean as Le Beau. The performance occurs Saturday at Luther H Jenkins Greek Theatre.

University Players University of Richmond Emily Brown Stephenson Orlando Elizabeth Gill Rosalind Joseph Holland Jacques Charles Stokes Oliver le Bean Corin Kingsley Freeman Mae Trawick Silvus Luther H. Jenkins

C M Smart Leader of Phoenix Club for 1931 32

At University of Richmond informal meeting on Monday May 1931 the Phoenix honorary biological society elected officers for 1931 32 C M Murray Smart was chosen president Helen Le Grand was named vice president and R A Nunez secretary treasurer The retiring officers were H A Stephenson president Sue Florrance vice president and C M Savart secretary treasurer J C Pritchard spoke on Serums Used in Blood Tests

Phoenix Biological Society The University of Richmond H. A. Stephenson Sue Florance C. M. Savart

Richmond Students Receive Fellowships

Two University of Richmond seniors Edward Carbone and Gerhard C Mennicksen earned economics fellowships at the University of Virginia for 1931 32 session. Carbone, an economics major, holds an excellent scholastic record and joined the O D E fraternity in junior year and served as president of the L R C for 1930 31.

University of Richmond Edward Carbone Gerhard C. Mennicksen University of Virginia

Examinations At Richmond College Schedule

Richmond College examinations are set May 27 through June 9 for the student body with seniors starting May 23 and finishing by June 5. Freshman mathematics and English exams occur May 28 and June 1 across afternoon sessions. No schedule changes unless faculty with multiple sections request adjustments.

Richmond College

Westhampton Girls Host Benefit Bridges for Unemployed

Westhampton students form a committee led by Polly Cochran to aid Richmond unemployed. They plan two charity bridge parties at Mrs. Margaret Harlan Hilton's home, today 4 to 6 and likely next Monday, to fund an industrial summer school for unemployed women, aiming for tangible results and future understanding.

Westhampton Richmond Margaret Harlan Hilton Polly Cochran

University of Richmond Plans June Commencement Schedule

The University of Richmond schedules commencement from June 6 to June 9 with Rev. W H Davis delivering the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday at 11 15 A M The program starts with a Sophomore Senior Garden Party at Westhampton College Court and the play As You Like It on Saturday June 6 followed by religious meetings on Sunday Alumni and Class Day Monday and Commencement Day Tuesday Dr J W Bailey chairs the committee on commencement.

W. H. Davis University of Richmond J. W. Bailey Weshampton College Court Westhampton College Court

Mortar Board Elects Officers for 1932 at Joint Meeting

At a joint meeting of the old and new members of Mortar Board last Thursday morning officers for the coming year were elected. Eleanor Hardaway of Richmond was honored with the presidency. Mary Hawes Ryland of Richmond was chosen vice president. Anne Kennon Williams of Bon Air was named secretary.

Mortar Board Eleanor Hardaway Richmond Mary Hawes Ryland Anne Kennon Williams Bon Air Seere

Earnest praised by critics in local production

Reviewers heralded Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest as highly commendable with strong performances from the Freeman sisters Katherine Wade and Catherine Geoghegan and solid turns by Mallory Freeman Kingsley Gray and Ledlie, noting growing stage polish and confident interpretation.

Oscar Wilde Freeman Brothers Katherine Wade Catherine Geoghegan Mallory Freeman Algy

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Interfraternity Council Stanley H. Jones R. C. Glee Club F. Flaxington Harker H. H. Hutcheson Henricksen Y. W Blue Room Elizabeth Will C. M. Smart Phoenix Club Carbone and U. of Va. On Economics Westhamptonites Rev. W. HH Freeman Kingsley Jack Gray Ledlie
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