Final College Commencement Play Cast Announced
Miss Emily Brown dramatic coach at Richmond University selects the Merchant of Venice cast for commencement. Lewyn Davis and Warren Chappell prepare to appear in their final undergraduate performance. Cast includes Kenneth Lee as Duke of Venice Morgan Pierpont as Prince of Morrocco and L Dodds as Antonio.
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Emily Brown
Richmond University Players
Lewyn Davis
Warren Chappell
Kenneth Lee
Duke of
Venice
Morgan Pierpont
Prince of
Freshman Story Contest Ties At Westhampton
Two students tied for first in the Westhampton Freshman Short Story Contest held Monday May 17. Margaret Haley and Catherine Branch won for Acceptance and The White Wig. Eugenia Riddick and Evelyn Coleman tied for second with And Even the Blue Jay Had to Laugh and Stone.
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Margaret Haley
Catherine Branch
Westhampton
Eugenia Riddick
Blue Jay
Evelyn Coleman
Stone
Charlotte Wheeler
Elsie Nolan
Margaret Harlan
Jean McCarty
Marian Marsh
Emroch and Martin Win In Mu Sigma Rho Contests
Emanuel Emroch and Ralph Martin won the oratorical and declaimer's contests held last Monday night among Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society members. Emroch spoke on A Physic Continuity and Martin on The New Republic, with medals to be awarded at Commencement.
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Emanuel Emroch
Ralph Martin
Mu Sigma Rho
Emroch
Martin
The
New Republic
Elinor Physioc Heads Westhampton Writers Club
Elinor Physioc was chosen president of the Westhampton Writers Club at a regular meeting. She has shown marked ability as a writer and excelled in the advanced course in English composition. Elizabeth Jones was elected vice president and secretary. Virginia McDaniel, Jean McCarty, and Louise Gayle were elected as new members for their interest and capability in writing.
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Elinor Physioe
Westhampton Writers’ Club
Miss Physioc
Elizabeth Jones
Virginia McDaniel
Jean McCarty
Louise Gayle
Sophomores plan final social hike to Bosher's Dam
Sophomores will hike to Bosher's Dam tomorrow afternoon as their final social event. They depart Westhampton at 4 30 P M. Committee members are R W Edwards G A Harrison and W R Handley.
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Bosher’'s Dam
Westhampton
R. W. Edwards
G. A. Harrison
W. R. Handley
Dark Chrystal Wins News Leader Contest
Margaret Knight of Westhampton wins first prize of one hundred dollars for Dark Chrystal a one act play entered in the News Leader contest. The final five included University of Richmond students Leslie L. Jones and Harry M. Waldron. Knight previously won for Three Bags of Corn in the 1925 Freshman Short Story contest.
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M. Knight
Argaret Knight
Westhampton
News Leader
University of Richmond
Miss Knight
Leslie L. Jones
Harry M. Waldron
Picture Day Planned for Next Year’s Web Annual
A traveling photographer from White Studio New York City will take student portraits on campus for next year’s Web. He will be present two to three days and all eligible men must have pictures taken. Four poses per student replace two. Fifty one campus scenes for the 1927 Web have been captured plus other progress noted by editor M P Patterson.
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New York City
M. P. Patterson
Mrs Sizer Resigns as College Cafeteria Head
Mrs A A Sizer resigns as manager of the University of Richmond cafeteria with services ending June 1. Since arriving in February 1925 she has efficiently led the department, delivering wholesome food options for students.
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A. A. Sizer
Philologians to Elect Officers for Fall Term
The Philologian Literary Society will hold its regular weekly meeting Monday night at 7 15 asking members to elect officers for the fall term of the 1926 27 session. Elections will cover president vice president secretary and treasurer for the first term and a decision will be made on electing presidents for additional terms as proposed last week.
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Philologians
Philologian Literary Society
University of Richmond to Begin Waiting Room Construction
University authorities sign a 2500 contract to build a Gothic waiting room this week. The blockstone structure will measure twenty six by fourteen and a half by twenty two feet with brick and stone walls and white limestone blocks bearing the university name. The cornerstone is planned before Commencement.
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University of Richmond
Suspension of Medical Services During Examination Period
Regular offices of the college infirmary will be suspended during the examination period. For medical attention students should go to D-12 Jeter or call R. B. Nichols at the Kappa Sigma House.
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D-12
Jeter
R. B. Nichols
Kappa Sigma House
Spider Web to Debut June 1 at University of Richmond
The University of Richmond Spider Web is expected to appear June 1, per business manager Roland W. Payne. Further notices on hours and room locations will be released in the next issue.
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University of Richmond
Roland W. Payne
Third Volume of The Debater Issued Shortly
Volume three of The Debater, the University of Richmond forensic teams debates and orations, will be issued soon and placed in the library for reference. The Debater began with Volume 1 at the end of 1922-23, Volume 2 appeared last year, and Volume 3 will be published under A Stephan Stepanian.
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Debater
University of Richmond
William M. Beehler
C. H. Robinson
A. Stephan Stepanian
Westhampton Students Take Part in Vespers
Westhampton College hosted a Sunday night vesper service featuring undergraduate performers. Mary Payne sang solo with Mary Louise McGlathlin on piano, the choir performed an anthem Unfold Ye Portals, and a sextet finale Lift Thine Eyes included Florence Booker Culley James Georgia Mae Crews Catherine Lett Glenna James and Ruth Bishop.
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Westhampton College
Mary Payne
Mary Louise McGlathlin
Florence Booker
Culley James
Georgia Mae Crews
Catherine Lett
Glenna James
Ruth Bishop
Goode to Teach English at University of North Carolina Summer School
Dr. C. T. Goode head of the English department at the University of Richmond will join the University of North Carolina summer school faculty. He will supervise graduate work in English during the program.
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C. T. Goode
University of Richmond
University of North Carolina
Goode
Elections Held for Tau Kappa Alpha Honorary Group
Announcement made at college chapel lists Robert W. Edwards Emanuel Emroch C Earle Hashall Clyde N as selected members. Three seniors and two sophomores chosen for participation in intercollegiate debates and interest in forensic pursuits.
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Tau Kappa Alpha
Robert W. Edwards
Newport News
Emanuel Emroch
Richmond
C. Earle Hashall
Baltimore
Clyde N
Vacation School 10 Opens June 14 for Six Weeks
Summer session starts Monday June 14 and runs six weeks to July 24 with full credit. It targets pre medical students and others seeking extra credits, offering regular courses with science emphasis. Men dorm at Jeter Hall and women at Phi Gamma Delta. Room rates: double $10, single $15. board provided at Phi Gamma Delta House.
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Jeter Hall
Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity
Phi Gamma Delta House
Two Medals Planned For College Poetry and Prose
The Intercollegiate World donates two medals for poetry and prose awarded to Richmond and Westhampton College students whose work appeared in The Messenger this year. Leslie L. Jones announces judges will be Messenger staff, with awards at Commencement.
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Richmond
Westhampton
the Messenger
Leslie L. Jones
Intercollegiate World
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