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Newspaper

Richmond Collegian

Location

Richmond, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1920

Page

2

Devotional Services Highlight Campus Y Mission Work

Last Sunday evening vesper services at the Red Cross Building featured Dr. W A Harris speaking on Gods Measure of Time. Inmates at the Home for Incurables heard W R Carner deliver a meditation from Psalm 104 34 with special music by Mrs. Fox and the Misses Thomas and Tignor. City Home talks by C J Caldwell drew Y M C A members and Richmond visitors, emphasizing Gods love in John 3 16 and the College Y M C A mission duties.

Red Cross Westhampton W. A. Harris Flo W. R. Carner Home For Incurables City C. J. Caldwell College Y. M. C. A Richmond College “Y

Ministers Association Call Meeting Plans Social With Westhampton College

A Tuesday night gathering of the Ministerial Association addressed unfinished business and formed a committee to meet a Westhampton College Ministers Daughters Association committee for an upcoming social. Old Jaspers recall last year’s delightful event and new Jaspers look forward to another enjoyable evening.

Ministers’ Daughters’ Association Westhampton College Jaspers

Deacon Fills Pulpit at Deep Run Church in Henrico

In the pastor's absence, D. B. E. Wood Jr. served as speaker at Deep Run Church Henrico County. The stand-in addressed the congregation delivering a sermon and pastoral guidance. The event highlighted church leadership continuity in the community.

Deep Run Henrico County D.be. Wood, Jr

Students With Reputar Charges Preached at Churches

All students with reputar charges preached at their respective churches on last Sunday as usual.

Strands in the Web of the Spider

A dialogue scene shows Ray under Prof Astrop misidentifying him as a rat and pleading for a match while addressing Prof Merideth as a fellow rat, hinting at a tense exchange about English class and street wit.

Merideth Old Top

Blind Man Feels Suit Color Theory Proposed

Harry Willis advanced a psychology theory stating a blind man could determine a wearer's suit color by touch. The bold claim was presented to the class as part of a new sensory perception idea.

Harry Willis

Midget Smith Adds New Class At Camel Emporium

In a curious turn of events a local figure known as Midget Smith has launched a new activity at a camel emporium in the city offering six lessons for two bits, or one simpleon, until mastery is achieved.

Smith Camel Emporium

Bill Jilyson Poised for Home Run King After Two Strikes

Barneys Oldfield notched no impact as Bill Jilyson faces two strikes in a tense at bat. One more foul or hit will place him on track to become the season’s home run leader, a milestone awaited by fans and teammates.

Barney Oldfield Jilyson Bill

Roy Saunders Chooses Banks From Teva To U Banks

The note mentions Roy Saunders showing a pattern of interest in banks. It tracks his attention from Teva to U Banks and hints at ongoing preference shifts.

Roy” Saunders Banks Teva U-banks

Mound at last The missing link Species Freshman

The campus hay crop remains unharvested as it is still green and not ready. The remark hints at a longer puzzle linking species and a freshman, noting the delay in harvesting periods on campus.

Rat asks president to slip away for boat ride on campus

A student asks President Rucker of Westhampton Student Government to join a boat ride, joking that no one will notice. The scene shifts to a conversation about locating Thomas Hall as a new student answers that he does not yet know all the fellows on campus.

Rat” Wilkins Rucker Westhampton Thomas Hall

Quillen Bends to Goslings at Student Shop

In a brief scene at the Student Shop Quillen asks Jackson for a dope and some candy. Jackson replies without turning, promising to wait on both in a moment.

Quillen Jackson Jack

Westhampton Latin Dept Coats Venus With Gum Arabic

The Latin department at Westhampton with Dr. Ryland assists by applying a coating of gum arabic to Venus in anticipation of winter conditions.

Westhampton Ryland Venus

Noisy Lecture on Alcohol Sparks Lively Debate

Mr. Howard delivers a lecture on alcohol described as spirited and stimulating, with playful wordplay about intoxication and the lecturer’s evident enthusiasm. The target audience butts in with comments reflecting the topic’s lively nature.

Mr. Howard

Monk Montague Claims Immunity From Accusations

The source reports Monk Montague asserting he cannot be targeted. He says he never had relations with a girl, while observers suggest his shielding belief in the saying there is safety in numbers explains the difficulty in proving wrongdoing.

Montague

Sophs Decorate Den Of Class Of 1921

Westhampton seniors prize good fairies after the Senior Den door opened from a 24 hour lock to reveal a yellow and white nest with fresh curtains cretonne draperies and homelike touches. Honeysuckle scent fills the room and a bon-bon box is filled. They thank the Class of 1923 for the thoughtful deed.

Westhampton

Westhampton Clubs Move to Independent Organization

Westhampton clubs adopt self governing structure with each club led by its own president and officers. The French Club, following Classical Studies Association example, plans regular social meetings and short French plays under President Miss Louise Hubbard and Secretary Miss Stella Hubbard.

Westhampton Partheno - Systaseis Classical Studies Association Louise Hubbard Stella Hubbard

Senior Classes Plan Halloween Party at Two Colleges

Committees from Richmond and Westhampton Colleges plan the first intra class social of the new session. A joint effort aims to stage a lively Halloween party on Monday November 1st with high interest from class members.

Richmond Westhampton Hallowe'en

William Ellis Jones Seeks Education Work in Chase City

William Ellis Jones, noted as one of the notable men pursuing education, is now in Chase City Virginia employed with the Imperial Tobacco Company.

William Ellis Jones Chase City The Imperial Tobacco Co

Hopeful High School Names Jack Mullin Principal

The report states 12 year old Jack Mullin serves as Principal of Hopeful High School in Lowery Virginia, marking an unusual appointment in local education.

Jack Mullin Hopeful High School Lowery, Va

R. F. P RR Announces New Office Holders

Messrs Ganzert Beatty and Grimm are now holding responsible positions with the R. F. P. RR. The move signals new leadership roles within the railroad company and expectations of enhanced operations.

Messrs. Ganzert Beatty and Grimm

Law School Given Equal Rights on 1921 Spider Staff

The Richmond College publication scene sees the T. C. Williams Law School awarded equal representation on the 1921 Spider staff with the academic classes. Editor in chief Robert F. Caverlee names William R. Shands assistant editor to oversee the Law School section and recruit help. The piece urges expanding to a single University wide book, regretting the current two-book plan and calling seniors to publish a worthy annual.

T. C. Williams Law School Pete” Dunford Richmond College Livesay Law School Robert F. Caverlee William R. Shands University of Richmond

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