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Newspaper
Richmond Collegian
Location
Richmond, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1925
Page
6
A collage of witty exchanges and quips on love, language, and social mishaps. Characters joke about reading French, goat wisdom, and fortunes, while a playful chorus and punchlines riff on teachers, fraternities, and everyday misunderstandings.
Westhampton seniors entertained their sophomore sisters Friday evening in costumes inspired by comic strip characters. The motley group, dressed as Maggies Jiggs Andy Gumps and Mini enjoyed an hour of merriment with shadow pictures depicting Matt and Jeff Bringing Up Father and Andy Gump. Refreshments were served.
Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity schedules its formal Thanksgiving dance at the Women's Club next Friday. The event aims to be one of campus' largest, with a top orchestra and broad fraternity invitations. Decorations will feature purple green and gold, and attendance is expected to be unusually large.
Richmond varsity track looks to beat William and Mary as Thorpe, Martin, Menning, and Williams are likely runners. Raggozzino Spindle Noffsinger Reynolds may join the team with several former competitors doubtful. The Spiders aim to close a five-man gap from the previous meeting in Williamsburg.
Miss May L. Keller dean of women and Miss Withers professor of French attended the inauguration of Dr. Meta Glass as Sweet Briar College president. About seventy five delegates from leading colleges were present. Speeches outlined a revised curriculum and six requisites of education.
University of Richmond coach Dobson urged persistent fan support as players fight hard against tougher foes. He cited 62 games against Virginia rivals with Richmond posting 46 wins, 11 losses, and 5 draws, noting strong school spirit growth after a recent revival. Thanksgiving game ticketing changes were announced to limit gate confusion.
An early essay articulates an idealized type of woman valued for looks that please the eye and personal traits suited to marriage. It emphasizes social charm, decorum, and traditional feminine appeal as the defining criteria.
The speaker describes a capable, healthy woman who values independence, self control, and realistic expectations in a marriage. She prefers a partner who is human with faults, commits to joint effort, and views wifehood and motherhood as a career, not a casual gain.
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