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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1925
Page
3
Richmond College students with vocal talent urged to try out for the Glee Club. Treasurer T. E. West says the group may disband if enough men do not join. The club faces grave difficulties after losing members and last year’s president and director.
Hampden Sidney College will unveil its giant mascot the Spider at the Sidney Hampden game. J Meyer Mahaney has built the creature, aiming for completion by Friday night for the bonfire at 9 30. The plan remains secret but the mascot is described as about six feet long and two feet tall on extended legs.
University of Richmond sent President Boatwright and professors Garnett Ryland and Willingham to the Baptist General Association of Virginia gathering in Roanoke. The trio departed Monday and later in the week, with a positive report anticipated on their return.
The student government meeting in the chapel praised recent pep rallies led by president K. C. Walden for the team’s Roanoke trip. The session closed with cheering and announcements for ongoing rallies this week.
Dr. S C Mitchell of the history and political science department spoke to Westhampton College YWCA on freedom of thought and individual responsibility. He warned against forced views, urged discussion of differing points, and said love should unite Christians rather than dogma.
The Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society plans a Monday debate on whether the United States should enter the World Court with Ayes Habel and Shrieves against Nays Gouldman and Myers. Previous meeting featured a humorous resolution about "Those Good Old Days."
Philologian Literary Society plans its next meeting with a debate on whether the United States should join the World Court. Aff firmatives are R G Bledsoe and W W Balderson, negatives C P Anderson and R W Carr. A straw vote among Richmond College students will gauge opinion.
The meeting will feature speakers including Dr. Warton of Baltimore and Dr. King of Union Theological Seminary. Originating at Hampden-Sydney College, the first assembly produced a constitution and by-laws. Next year’s venue will be decided at the Richmond assembly.
The Richmond Collegian describes a recent declamation by A M Finch and a humorous piece by L R Clements, plus a speech Are College Activities Beneficial by J B Kincannon. Last meeting featured C B Myers declamation, extemporaneous speech by J B Wiggins on Literary Society work, H L Arthur on The Advantage of Being Married, Casey at the Bat read by W D Barr, A L Wingo on The Advantages of Being Single and current news items by L B Meade.
The new Phi Gamma Delta chapter house was formally opened on November 5 with about 250 members, friends, and visitors present. Chrysanthemums and fraternity colors adorned the rooms while a local orchestra played as Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Dr. and Mrs. Ryland, and other prominent guests greeted attendees. Refreshments of sandwiches, coffee, olives, celery, ice cream, and cakes were served, and the evening concluded with dancing.
A rising student movement backs the World Court with regional conferences and debates. Key events include an Oxford Williams debate at Williamstown and six intercollegiate forums October 10 12, led by Corliss Lamont of Harvard Law School with Kirby Page and Charles C Bauer among organizers.
The article notes involvement from national YWCA and YMCA leaders and Miss Rachel Dunaway with the World Court committee. It cites the Council of Christian Associations as endorsing educational aims and highlights tensions with figures like Corliss Lamont and Chas Bauer. It argues student bodies possess strong machinery but face risk due to broader interests.
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