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Foreword <(I To us has been given the pleasant task of portraying, in part, the life of the closing days of the Old College—days that will Lave a growing sweetness, an added charm as we move away from them adown the years. <ff If The Spider of 1913 may weave but one strand in the cable of memory that connects you with four of the happiest years of your life; if it may add a sir.'"!e thread to the cord that binds the traditir rf the Old College to the promise of th' ;ew—then our work has been worth wtf II Yours in the ju>. 0ment.

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Bebicateb in affectionate Csteem to

Sr. Cfjarles J|tll l^planb <£®bo fjas beboteb fjts> life initlj singular consecration to tfje interests of fticbmonb College as trustee, treasurer, librarian, anb (Counsellor; toinnmg bp bis Strong character, bis biisbom, bis great practical abtlitp. anb bis unfailing Christian courtesy, the lobe an b confibence of t fjousanbs of m en anb Inoinen in anb out of Virginia; anb batlp illustrating to many generations of college stubcnts the Shining birtues of noble l ibing. unflagging energy, clear anb sounb thinking, anb unselfish brbotion to the cause of Christian Cbucation.

DR. CHARLES HILL RYLAND

Spider Staff, 1913 Editor­in­Chief,

Business Manager,

J. B. DUVAL.

HARRY L. SNEAD.

Assistants to the Editor­in­Chief.

J. A. GEORGE,

F. G. LOUTHAN.

Assistants to the Business Manager.

M. L. STRAUS,

DUDLEY BOWE.

DEPARTMENT EDITORS. Literary

J. W. ELLIOTT, JR.

Fraternities

J. STANLEY GRAY.

Athletics

R. C. DUVAL, JR.

Society

J. W. C. JOHNSON.

Clubs

EARL CROWELL.

Art

Co Ed

, C. W. HUDSON. i ( MISS IRENE STIFF. (

MISS MARION MONSELL.

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MISS EDMONIA LANCASTER.

Jokes and Grinds

G. W. BLUME.

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TRUSTEES LIEUTENANT­GOVERNOR J. TAYLOR ELLYSON, President.

A. W. PATTERSON, ESQ., Vice­President.

CHARLES H. RYLAND, D. D„ Secretary.

Judge W. R. Barksdale T. S. Dunaway, D. D

Houston

Geo. B. Taylor, D. D

Hollins

Fredericksburg

Maj. A. R. Courtney

Richmond

I B. Lake, D. D

Upperville

H. Wythe Davis, M. D

Richmond

C. V. Meredith, Esq

Richmond

C. H. Ryland, D. D

Richmond

Geo. B. Steel, Esq

Richmond

C. T. Watkins Esq

J. Hunt Hargraye, Esq R. H. Pitt, D. D., LL. D H. L. Schmelz, Esq

Jno. R. Bagby, D. D.

. . . . Ba llsville

Richmond

J. J. Montague, Esq

Richmond

Hampton Newport News

Prof. Geo. Swann

Powhatan

Hague

B. T. Gunter, Esq

Accomac

. Richmond

W. C. James, D. D

Richmond

Geo. B. West, Esq

J. Taylor Ellyson, Esq Jno. T. Griffin, Esq

Richmond Portsmouth

T. C. Williams, Jr., Esq

Richmond

W. W. Baker, Esq

Hallsboro

J. L. Camp, Esq

Chester Richmond

Princeton, W. Va.

T. H. Ellett, Esq

J. M. Pilcher, D. D C. R. Sands, Esq

H. W. Straley, Esq Geo. W. Beale, D. D

Richmond

Chatham

Franklin

Livius Lankford, M. D

Norfolk

A. W. Patterson, Esq.

Richmond

A. R. Long, Esq

Lynchburg

A. J. Montague, LL. D

Richmond

R. C. Williams, Esq

Richmond

Rev. Wm. L. Ball

Richmond

T. B. McAdams, Esq

Richmond

G. W. McDaniel, D. D C. E. Nicol, Esq

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Richmond Alexandria

Faculty CHARLES HENRY WINSTON, M. A. LL. D., (Beta Theta Pi) A. B. Hampden­Sidney, 1854; M. A. University of Virginia, 1857; LL. D. Hampden­Sidney, 1883; Assistant Pro­ fessor Hampden­Sidney, i8s4­'s5; Professor Transylvania University, i8s7­'s8; Presi­ dent Richmond Female Institute, iSsg­'73; Professor of Physics, 1873­1908; Professor of As­ tronomy since 1873.

WILLIAM ASBURY HARRIS, M. A., Ph. D„ (Kappa Alpha) M. A. Richmond College, 1886; Ph. D. Johns Hopkins University, 1892; Professor of Greek, Baylor University, 1893­1901; Professor of Greek since 1901.

JOHN CALVIN METCALF, M. A., (Kappa Alpha) M. A. Georgetown College; M. A. Harvard University; Graduate Student University of Chicago, Harvard University, University of Leipsic; Professor of Modern Languages, Mercer University; Pro­ fessor of English, Georgetown College; Lecturer in University of Chicago; Professor of English in Univer­ sity of Virginia Summer School; Professor of English since 1904.

EUGENE COOK BINGHAM. Ph. D„ (Delta Kappa Epsilon) A. B. Middlebury College, 1900; Ph. D. Johns Hopkins University, 1905; Student of Universities of Leipsic and Berlin, igo6; Professor of Chemistry and Geology since 1906.

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ROBERT EDWARD LOVING, M. A., Ph. D„ (Phi Gamma Delta) M. A. Richmond College, 1898; Ph. D. Johns Hopkins Uni­ versity, 1904; Professor of Physics and Chemis­ try, Blackburn College, igo4­'o6; Professor of Physics, Cornell College, igo6­'o7; Asso­ ciate in Physics, University of Missouri, igo7­'o8; Professor of Physics since 1908.

WALTER S. McNEILL, B. A., Ph. D„ LL. D., (Phi Kappa Sigma) B. A. Richmond College, 1899; Ph. D. University of Berlin, 1902; LL. B, Harvard University, 1905; Asso­ ciate Professor of Law, 1905­1909; Professor of Law since 1909.

DICE R. ANDERSON, M. A., B. A. Randolph­Macon, 1900; M. A. Randolp Macon, 1901; Principal Randolph­Macon Academy, 1903­ 1905; President of Willie Hansell College (Okla.), igo5­'o6; Instructor in History at University of Chicago, 1907­ 1909; Professor of His­ tory since 1909.

JOHN RANDOLPH TUCKER, B. A., LL. B„ B. A. Washington and Lee University, 1900; LL. B. ibid., 1902; Graduate Student Harvard University, igo2­'o3; Associate Professor of Law since 1909.

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THOMAS ALBERT LEWIS, B. A., Fh. D., (Kappa Alpha) B. A. William Jewell College, 1905; Principal Polo High School (Mo.), igo5­'o6; Fellow in Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University, igog­'io; Ph. D., ibid., 1910; Student in Harvard University, 1909, and in Chicago University 1910; Professor of Philosophy and Education since 1910.

HENRY ASA VAN LANDINGHAM, M. A., B. A. Mississippi College, 1893; B. A. Harvard University, 1897; M. A. Harvard University, 1893; Assistant and Principal, Douglasville (Ga.) High School, i8g3­'g4; Instructor in English and Classics, Georgetown College Academy, i8g4­'g6; Master in English and Classics, Thacher School (Cal.), 1898­1904; Pro­ fessor of English (locum tenens), George­ town College, igo4­'o5; Professor of Eng­ lish, Mercer University, igo5­'o8; Asso­ ciate Professor of English Language and Literature in Richmond College, igo8­'io and i9ii­'i2; Fellow in Harvard University, igio­'n.

CASSIUS M. CHICHESTER, A. B., LL. B„ (Kappa Alpha) A. B. William and Mary College, 1902; LL. B. University of Virginia, 1907; Instructor in Law, University of Virginia, igo7'o8, igo8­'og; Member of the Rich­ mond Bar since August, 1909; Associate Professor of Law, Richmond College, igi2­'i3; Raven Society, University of Virginia; Phi Beta Kappa, William and Mary College.

JAMES M. D. OLMSTEAD, B. A., OXON, (Delta Kappa Epsilon) A. B. Middlebury College, 1907; Vice Principal Spring Valley Regent High School, Spring Valley, N. Y., igo7­'o8; Rhodes Scholar in Oxford Univer­ sity, I9O8­'II; B. A. Oxon, ign; Pro­ fessor of Natural Science, Shorter College, ign­'i2; Elected Assistant Professor of Biology, 1912.

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FREDERICK WILLIAM BOATWRIGHT, M. A., LL. D„ M. A. Richmond College, 1888; LL. D. Mercer University, 1895; Assistant in Greek, Richmond College, i887­'8g; Student University of Halle and of the Sorbonne i88g­'9o; Professor of French and German since 1890; Student University of Leipsic, 1892; President since 1894

ROBERT EDWIN GAINES, M. A., Litt. D , (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) M. A. Furman University, 1886; Litt. D. Furman University, 1908; Instructor in Furman University, I882­'87; Student Johns Hopkins University, I887­'88; Instructor in Wright's University School, Baltimore, i888­'8g; Harvard Uni­ versity, i8g9­'oo; Professor of Mathematics since 1890.

CHRISTOPHER B. GARNETT, M. A„ B. L„ (Kappa Sigma) B. A. and M. A. University of Virginia, 1898; Teacher Bellevue High School, 1898 1900; Dean of Woman's College of Richmond and Professor of History, i902­'o6; Associate Editor Virginia Law Register and Joint Editor of Waddey's Guide to Magistrates; Associate Professor of Law since 1306.

ROBERT ARMISTEAD STEWART, M. A., Ph. D„ (Pi Kappa Alpha) M. A. University of Virginia, 1899; Ph. D. University of Virginia, 1901; Professor of Modern Languages, Wofford College, 1899­1900; Instructor Teutonic Languages, University of Virginia, IQOO­'OI; Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Tulane University, igoi­'o2; Associate Professor, 1303 1912.

WALTER ALEXANDER MONTGOMERY, A. B„ Ph. D., A. B. Johns Hopkins University, 1892; Ph. D. (ibidem), 1899; Professor of Latin (locum tenens) University of Arkansas, 1899­1900; Professor of Greek (locum tenens) University of Mississippi, igoo­'oi; Assistant Principal Greenville (Miss.)

High School, igoi­'o2; Master in Classics, Sewanee Grammar School, University of the South, Sewanee, Tenn., igo2­'o6; Professor of Latin, College of William and Mary, igo6­'n; Professor of Latin and Greek (ibidem), ign­'i2; Professor of Latin in Summer School of University of Virginia, igo7~'i2; Elected Professor of Latin, 1912.

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Instructors FRANK Z. BROWN, S. B. E. E„ (Sigma Alpha Epsilon) INSTRUCTOR IN DRAWING

B. S. Virginia Military Institute, 1900; S. B. E. E. Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology, 1903; Instructor in Physics and Electricity, Virginia Mechanics Institute since 1903; Instructor in Drawing since 1904.

ADRIAN THOMAS, Laboratory Assistant in Biology

L. C. PORTER, (Zeta Xi) Laboratory Assistant in Chemistry

G. M. HARWOOD, (Pi Kappa Alpha) Laboratory Assistant in Chemistry

W. B. WILEY, Laboratory Assistant in Physics

C. H. WILLIS, (Phi Gamma Delta) Laboratory Assistant in Physics

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Library and Museum CHARLES HILL RYLAND, D. D., Librarian and Curator

Athletics E. A. DUNLAP, (Alpha Delta Phi) Football and Track Coach

H. E. GRIFFIN, Baseball

J. W. C. JOHNSON, (Sigma Phi Epsilon) Gymnasium Instructor

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Officers of the Senior Academic Class

1913

President, ELLIS C. PRIMM Vice­President, FRANK C. RILEY Secretary, MISS VIRGINIA SYDNOR Treasurer, EARL CROWELL Historian, JOHN J. WICKER, JR. Orator, JOSEPH PAYNE SNEAD

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STILES HUOT ELLYSON, Richmond, Virginia.

"He would not with peremptory tone, assert the nose upon his face his own " Applicant for M. A. and L.L.B.: B. A., Richmond College. 1910: Zeta Xi: Secretary Philologian Society, 1909: Editor­in­Chief Messenger, 1909­10; President Dramatic Club. 1909­10: Athenaeum Club.

Gentlemen, allow us to present to you Mr. Stiles Huot Ellyson, B. A., M. A., L.L. B. His wide training in legal and academic subjects have produced a man who is nothing if not broad­ minded. In fact, his ability to see both sides of every question has invariably prevented his taking sides on any—not even a law class election. Watch Dr. McNeill try to pin him down to a definite decision in an equity case. Impossible. Our dreamy, elusive, poet­philosopher is not that kind. A lover of Shakespeare, and like that estimable gen­ tlemen, not only writes dramas but dons the sock and buskin and plays them as well.

"She" is a loyal son of the College, and in losing a good student we are gaining a faith­ ful alumnus.

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SAMUEL LEE ADAMS, JR., Cluster Springs, Virginia.

"A helping fellow is a universal comrade" Applicant for B.A. Degree. Philologian Literary Society; Scrub Foot­Ball Team, 1912; Track Squad, 1913; Dramatic Club, 1910­11­12; Assistant Manager Basket Ball Team, 1912; Anti­Coed Club,: Piedmont Club.

One of those rare beings who will get bowled over on the gridiron by the Varsity time after time and yet come back for more. Tried hard to arrange the basketball schedule for Sundays alone but was unsuccessful.

Is known among the Co­Eds as "Sunny Sam," and his beaming smile falls on each one—with especial radiance upon the auburn­haired. Seems to be as happy in his little world as the original Adam should have been in the Garden of Eden.

But be careful, Sam, how you coquet with the lasses, for you may yet fall a victim to their charms. Some say that the light of his smile is reflected from the aureole of his Co­Ed divinity, but—that's another story. If you ever get in a tight place and feel the need of a helping hand, call on Samuel Lee, and see how cheerfully he comes to the rescue. This policy may not bring him fame, but it will bring friends—and that's better.

"Come on, fellows, and let's read Latin."

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CHARLES ROY ANGELL, Clifton Forge, Virginia.

"And when a lady's in thecase, You know all other things give place" Chaplain, Treasurer, and President, Philologian Literary Society; Improvement Medal in Debate; Class Baseball Team, 1912; Inter­Society Debat­ ing Team, 1913; Y.M.C. A.: Treasurer Freshman Class, 1910; Vice­President Sophomore Class, 1911.

Coming to C allege four years ago, this angelic specimen cf the genus homo proceeded to show Jimmie Coleman that a mere mortal is no match for a celestial being in the winning of my lady's favor, and from that day to this he has never been known to prove unfaithful in word, deed, or look. It is said among the Philologians that he is seme big chief in the political tents, and that when he and Jack Poarch shake the tree the plums are apt to fall. "C. R." indulges freely in such innocent amuse­ ments as tennis and class baseball, and is always ready to boost the class cf 1913 A mountaineer of the mountains who pos­ sesses many of the better qualities to be gained by a life among the eternal hills, and very few of the poorer ones. ''Let's have a game of Rock, fellows."

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MARY F. BARNES, Richmond, Virginia. ' There is such a charm in melancholy I would not if I could be gay" Applicant for B.A. Degree: President of Chi Epsilon Society, 1911­12: Treasurer, 1911; Secre­ tary, 1913: Vice­President Co­ed Athletic Associ­ tion.

The field of research with regard to Miss Barnes is extremely limited.

Observe and inquire as we will, the result is meagre. Our observations during the three years she has been with us are as follows: First, Miss Barnes has an affinity for the color green; second, Miss Barnes is partial to lonely walks across the campus; third, Miss Barnes is suffering with a rooted melancholy. These three illuminating phenomena have kept us busy for some time in the attempt to decide whether the subject walks be­ cause she is melancholy, or is melancholy because she walks. Leaning towards the latter conclusion, and yet loth to be hasty, we determined to probe the heart of the mystery. It seems the lady's responsibilities are great. Her labors in the noble task of pulling Co­Eds through Physics B are second only in intensity to her profe sor's admiration of her "inspiring eyes." Then the moral sup­ port of her dignity is of in­ calculable service to Miss Ryland in the library. Little aided in our search by this in­ formation, we ventured upon a consultation with a wise Co­Ed. "Is the attack of reserve chronic, or does it lapse?" we inquired. "No, she is always thus. To tell you the truth, Mary is pining for a little petting." The mystery was solved, the diag nosis complete, the remed3r, who knows? [ 25 |

T. WINSTON BOLLING, Richmond, Virginia, " King of England ? Nay, I'd rather be Robin Hood and love Maid Marian" Applicant for B. A. Degree

Here is a man who takes himself seriously. In trutl he takes all things in the same mood of dignified silence.

But he mixes in so much politeness and

earnestness

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sombre inclination, that we vote him a quiet, even, serene temperament.

Have you ever heard a soft breeze come stealing through the treetops?

Such is the modulation of Winston's voice tapping like dewdrops on the ear. It would be hard to offend one

with such a voice, and impossible with such a disposi­ tion. From this it is not dfficult to surmise: his is the soul of a musician. Beneath the dignity and the re­ serve there is a big heart and a clear head. You are not at all astonished that he should be the acme of constancy and devotion to his friends. If one of them should happen to take Biology B, so will he; or if English D, so will he. Nor will the mumps prevent him from helping translate Beowulf, so delicate is his attention and devotion. Neither the library nor the laboratory shall separate them, nor shall any (ar) rivals force him away. Science stands vindicated: opposites attract each other. Well, Winston, we don't blame you, but we can't help being a little jealous, you know.

We all like to claim a share in that merry little laugh— listen, you can hear it now!

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JAMES JOHNSON COLEMAN, Amherst County, Virginia. " Cn with the dance, let joy be uncor.fined " Applicant for B. A.; Zeta Xi: Vice­President Junior Class, 1911­12: Manager Varsity Baseball Team, 1911; Tennis Team, 1911; Glee Club, 1910­ 11­12­13; Varsity Club: Bachelors Club: Fork Union Club; Harmony Club : Tennis Club: Class Baseball Team, 1911­12­13; Captain Class Base­ ball Team, 1912.

"Jimmy" has a de profundis voice that marks him at once as a future grand opera luminary. Go to a Glee Club concert and listen to those roll­ ing, thunderous cadenzas and then wonder where it all comes from.

Well, that's Jimmy. We are told on

good authority that he and Jesse Moore room together so they can snore in unison for the benefit of their next door neighbors. But do not think our subject is all bark. Jimmy is also strong on athletics, and shines on the tennis court and the diamond. Some scientist, too, and a ladies' favorite—but that's another story, for which we refer you to the W. C. R. "Weaver." A member of the "Midnight Crew," but always gets by. A jolly good fel­ low, always ready for a lark, and equally ready to share his last soda ticket with you. Some strong on Y. M, C. A., too—when he's home.

"Come on, Bricky, let's go to the show.''

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ELLKANNAH TURNER COX, Lone Oak, Virginia.

"Be to his virtues very kind.

Be to his faults a little blind" Applicant for B. A. Philologian Literary Society; Chaplain Philologian Literary Society, 1910­11; Vice­President, 1912­13; Y. M. C. A.

"It is with no ordinary degree of pleasure" that we attempt to sketch an episode or two in the eventful and varied career of Brother Cox. Featherweight boxing champion of the school and special instructor to Louthan is the distinction of this more than dignified Senior. "Kenny" is terribly good when he's right, but when he gets riled he's just lovely.

All of which merely means that he has a very positive character. He is emphatic, dogmatic, and righteously indignant, a la Savonarola. Yea, in his daily, hourly, momentary walk there is a majesty of carriage that be­

speaks the noble mind. In spite of all this handi­ cap, however, Cox is a large­souled youth, a man of purpose, set in the ways of right, from which no man can turn him aside. Withal he has en­ thusiasm, and he's loyal to his Alma Mater— mainly because his Alma Mata is Baptist; for you know "Kenny" is Baptist ad infinitum, as he will tell you. Only once, at all the social gath­ erings of the Philologians, has he departed from his customary Baptist calico. It was a Methodist girl who caused him to backslide. How he righted matters and came back in grace again is best told by Crowell, who was an eye­witness.

EARL CROWELL, New York.

"Was acquainted with the gossip of the hour And many little secrets of a half official kind" President and Vice­President Philologian Liter­ ary Society, 1913; Sergeant­at­Arms, 1910­11; Treasurer and Secretary, 1911­12; President Yankee Club; Treasurer Junior Class, 1912 Treasurer Senior Class, 1913; Club Editor Spider, 1913.

Just why "Mike" should have left the Empire State to come down to "Ole Virginny" to college is one cf the things that only Mike knows, and as he is given to talk­ ing about everything under the

sun but himself, we leave you the last guess. Certainly non dubito quin there is a reason, for behind those shrewd, black eyes there is a brain that doesn't act without one. As a storehouse of in­ formation on the world and kindred sub­ jects he is second not even to Baby Benton or Peter Wilson, and when it comes to "Politicks" he can tell a Mu Sig more dope in a minute than he would find cut in his own hall in a month.

Have a care, Boss Murphy, your Crom­ well approaches.

"Say, have ycu read your Spanish yet?''

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OWEN OSBURN DIETZ, Rupert, West Virginia. " The glass of fashion and the mould of form " Applicant for B. A. Degree; Philologian Literary Society: Treasurer Yankee Club, 1910: Richmond College Glee Club, 1909­10­11; Vice­President Y. M. C. A., 1912: President Y. M. C. A., 1912­13: President Tennis Club, 1913; Secretary Yankee Club, 1913.

Have you ever observed his classical outlook and his tan shoes? Owen Osburn is slender, but he's tall—so tall. That is why we couldn't give him a full length photograph as he desired. And he is so nice and deli­ cate; has so many pretty suits, and collars, and neckties. Now, isn't it too bad that he smokes—ten cent cigars! All of us have tried to reform him; have taken his cigars whenever he has offered them to us. But in

vain. He meets our every effort at reform with another cigar. Dietz is a preacher—but we wouldn't swear to this. We room across the way from him, and he plays tennis just in front of our door. Besides, we are not so sure but that at rare intervals he is influenced by Rousseau's "Nature Cry," so wildly does he howl. And because of this characteristic we often wonder why all of the ladies like Dietz so desperately well. He has such a proclivity for doing the bear act, West Virginia style.

Ask the Co­Eds. Its awful; most takes one's breath. But normally, which means usually, Dietz is all that his picture promises—an earn est, clever, industrious lad—always enthusi­ astic, vigorous in whatever he undertakes, whether it be preaching, singing in the Glee Club, or leading the Y. M. C. A. Fortunate is he whom he calls friend, for he is "Amicus Amico."

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JAMES H. DONOHUE, JR., New York City. " Is there a heart that music cannot melt ? " Applicant for B. A. Degree: three years at Col­ umbia University; Phi Gamma Delta.

A poet, a philosopher, and a musician!

Is it, then, any wonder that little old New York couldn't contain him?

Doesn't it make you sleepy to look at him? he's that dreamy. And his hair is so wavy and naturally long.

An idealist to the very heart. That is why he left Columbia after three

years' work to edit the magazine, "Moods."

Nor has he yet completely mastered the moods, for we thought that the Muses predominated over him. Imagine our astonishment when we heard of that little nuptial episode just a few weeks ago. That he should succumb to feminine charm! Or, have we got it back­ wards? Well, we couldn't blame her; and 'twas leap year anyway. James is care free— or, rather he was once. Sometimes even now we catch that far­off look in his eye and we wonder if he is listening, catching faint mur­ murs from the mountains of memory, ripples from the rivers of reason mingled with the music of mystery, sounds for the soul. But, pshaw! he was but playing his violin, and now the charm is broken—save that he remains and will play on to hearers whose appreciation grows as they listen.

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JOHN WILLIS EDMONDS, JR. Accomac County, Virginia. " His heart was like a grate—ready laid for firing, and the smile of any pretty girl set it in a blaze" Applicant for B. A. Degree: Kappa Alpha : Presi­ dent Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society, 1913: Glee Club. 1910­11, 1911­12: Secretary Athletic Associa­ tion, 1912­13: Chief Rooter, 1912­13: Associate Editor MESSENGER. 1912­13 : German Club.

"Dag­gone ye people, why don't ye root some!" Every rat in Col­ lege is familiar with "Heine," the wielder of the big megaphone, and the most loyal Red and Blue supporter of them all. No matter where the colors go you may count on John to have a hand on the staff. He's something of a social star, too, but never brings his calico to the College receptions and never bestows upon the Co­Eds more than a passing smile. A Mu Sig without reservation—and not a politician, either. Never sees the faults of his friends or the good points of his enemies. There's no twilight zone with "Heine." Few of his class are better known or mere popular than he, and his optimistic smile and melodious voice will be often recalled by his many friends long after he has left the College.

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JOHN WESLEY ELLIOTT, JR. South Boston, Virginia.

And strange to tell he practiced what he preached " Applicant for B. A. Degree: Philologian Literary Society: Vice­President, 1913: Associate Editor Messenger. 1912­13: Class Representative to Spider, 1910­11; Vice­President Piedmont Club.

1912­13, Literary Editor. Spider, 1913.

And they led him to a place called Richmond College, for he was a youth without guile:, and they left him that he might gather unto him­ self much wisdom through meditation.

As this atmosphere would suggest, not to mention the name, John Wes­ ley is a preacher—a real live, optimis­ tic preacher—with a smile continu­ ally smiling. And all of this in spite

of the fact that he passed through the Valley and Shadow of Math B. Some say that it is Math that causes him to smile and smile, and still be a good instructor. Miss Spratley dis­ sents on the ground that he's naturally good in spite of the Math Class. But that's a ques­ tion just suited to the oratorical, argumenta­ tive style of Elliott and we'll leave these two to settle it. We are sure it will be done Blandly. There is but one fault for which we condemn Elliott: he sings too much. Once while leading some singing at the Home for the Incurables, a visitor heard him and in­ quired if there was no cure for his malady.

But this lad has pluck and perseverance and the stamina to run the still, stern race up the path that leads "to the foothills of peace."

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PIERCE S. ELLIS, Maryland. " A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident of tomorrows" Applicant for B. A. Degree; Philologian Literary Society; Glee Club, 1909­10; Yankee Club, 1909­10 Vice­President Yankee Club; Y. M. C. A.

Ellis came to us a star of the first magnitude, both in weight ana in wooing, and his record during the

last four years shows an increase in both re­ spects. Due to his peculiar gifts in these two branches, he has had little time for ac­ tive participation in the broader college life—joining a literary society was out of the question when SHE asked for EVERY Fri­ day night—but no one doubts his success in his own particular field.

Then, we have heard it rumored, there is another branch in which Ellis once demonstrated a surpris­ ing degree of proficiency. But for fear too many of his fair admirers may tco curiously scan these lines, we will give no details about this incident, save only the compre­ hensive injunction, "Ask Estes." [ 34 ]

JOHN ALONZA GEORGE, North Carolina.

"His mien is sober, purposeful, and mild.

But under it ambition runneth high.

And there's a laughing devil in his eyes" Applicant for B. A. Degree : President Philologian Literary Society: Inter­Collegiate Debate: De­ bater's Medal: Editor­in­Chief Messenger; Assist­ ant Editor Spider; Football Team, 1910 and 'L' Class Baseball, 1910­11; Captain Senior Class Baseball Team, 1913; Executive Committee R. C. A. A.; Vice­President Varsity Club.

Here is a man who is as many­ sided as one of Whiskers' poly­ gons, and none of them will dis­ appoint you. Editor, author, de­ bater, student, baseball and foot­ ball enthusiast, and an all­round good fellow to boot. In fact, "Jag" is a shin­ ing exception to the rule that college men are so often superficial, for as a keen, logical thinker he has few equals in the Class of 1913. Always ready for a practical joke, as Red Mike can testify. Has rarely sought college honors, possibly for the reason that it was unnecessary, so many have been thrust upon him. Writes inter­ estingly of the demi­ monde, faro banks and roulette wheels, possibly by observation from the mountain tops. A worthy specimen of the Genus Tarheel. [ 35 ]

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FRANCIS BACON HART, Louisa County, Virginia.

"Let us fill the coffers with beaten gold" Applicant for B. A. Degree: President Freshman Class, 1909­10; Treasurer Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society, 1911­12: President 1912­13: Leader Volun­ teer Band; Y. M. C. A.: Masonic Club; D. D. S Medical College of Virginia.

' Doc" is a graduate of the M. C. V., and owns up to the proud distinction of signing himself "Francis Bacon Hart, D. D. S." Rumor says that after perpetrat­

ing his painless dentistry on the inhabi­ tants cf Augusta for four years his awak­ ened conscience demanded that he do penance on the Foreign Field. As pre­ paration for that work decided to annex a few more letters of the alphabet to his classical name, hence his sojourn with us.

Among his many attainments one is espe­ cially worthy of mention—a Van Dyke beard, a la Boaty, which is produced on short notice when the occasion demands.

A loyal Mu Sig, and consequently some shark on politics.

"Let's get two or three fellows to run for President so as to get some money in the treasury." [ 36 ]

MARY EMILY JENKINS, Ashland, Virginia.

For ever wilt thou prove an unrelenting foe to love?"

Applicant for B. A.; Degree: Chi Epsilon Society, Co­ed Basket Ball Team.

Look upon the countenance above and behold the strong­minded woman.

Miss Jenkins has lived and moved and had her being during these flourishing latter days of Richmond College, and still has her heart. To the undying shame of the institution be it said that one student is passing out of its sacred halls June, 1913, unmoved, unloving, and con­ tent. The glories of the Class of 1913, however great they may be, will ever have a dark spot on their fame—the record of one defeat. The worst part of this masculine disregard of Miss Jenkins' is that she is one of the happiest people in College. Nobody sees her but to find her brimming with good humor.

Some whisper that her gus­ tatory organs are the source of her happiness. Avaunt!

Black thought! Bobby is the only one of us who has suc­ ceeded in even pricking her heart, And everybody who knows her says she is splen­ did. Miss Jenkins, won't you unbend and let us try our charms on you one more year?

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JOHN W. C. JOHNSON, Louisa, Virginia.

"There is an awful lot of knowledge That you never get at college: There are lots of things you never learn at school" Applicant for B. A. : Sigma Phi Epsilon; Varsity Club: Football, 1909­10­12: Captain of Crew, 1911; Manager Track Team, 1913: Executive and Nom­ inating Committees R. C. A. A.; Inter­Fraternity Council; Y. M. C. A.: Bachelor's Club; Vice­ President Junior Law Class; Social Editor Spider.

1913; German Club; Gymnasium Instructor.

John Walter Carlyle—rather formid­ able sounding, isn't it? And Jack is just about as formidable as it sounds, too. Ask any right tackle in the As­ sociation about it, or catch the admir­ ing glances of the Co­Eds as their eyes fall on those mighty biceps. Rumor says he is a heavy lover, too, and that in his law course he is specializing on Contracts and Domestic Relations. Some few of us have mistaken him for a Jasper because of a habit he has of rushing off Saturday afternoons on some mysterious northern pilgrimage. But unlike our preacher students, Jack always returns "busted '— yea, verily, there's a reason. With a plentiful supply of "horse sense" and business experience, success with him is merely a matter of time. In the present day, when popularity end abundance of friends mean so much, he is certain to come out a winner. A strong man men­ tally, too, and with enough will power and common sense to make the most of his strength. Drops casually into the post­office every morning about 11:30, and it is said that only once in the last two years has Uncle Sam failed him.

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$C1JSESS= JOSEPH LEONARD KING, Windsor, Virginia.

"Don't disturb his quiet, he's not sleeping: he but dreams " Applicant for B. A. Degree: Phi Gamma Delta: Philologian Society; Associate Editor, Messenger.

1912: Assistant Business Manager, 1913; Captain Junior Baseball Team, 1911; Secretary Junior Class, 1912.

As his name suggests, King is a royal fellow.

Indeed, there is something

of the "blue blood" in this calm, natural youth very suggestive of the F. F. V. Seriously now, have you noticed his serious demeanor? Len is a classical chap. Physical features, of course; but then, mentally, toe.

Within that small, clean­cut form there is a great big soul full of human understanding and sympathy. He is a preacher—you had guessed that already—but not a "Jasper;" one of our twentieth century thinkers, a pragmatist; yet refined, withal, by a chivalrous sense of honor. It is known that he knows volumes of poetry, and some accuse him of making free use of this unforgotten lore each Sunday evening over on the West Side.

Pure jealousy, however. There is an athletic vein in this college man which crops out on­e in a while in the form of Class baseball. Yea, verily, he hath teen a pitcher in his prime.

His weakness here lay in the fact that he dis­ liked to beat his opponents. Learn to hate them a little. King; they will like you better for it.

"Well, how is life serving you these days."

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EDMONIA C. LANCASTER, Richmond, Virginia.

"The most manifest sign of wisdom is continued cheerfulness" Applicant for B. A. Degree: Secretary W. S. S. G. A., 1911­12: Elected Secretary Senior Academic Class, 1911­12: Northside Club: Co­ed Editor Spider.

Miss Lancaster has three character­ istics. To those who do not know her, she is SHY. To those who are her mere acquaintances, she is BRIGHT. But to those who know her best, she is SWEET. When this young lady first entered College, I have her own word for the fact that the art of speaking to that awful production of Nature known as a man was as far beyond her capacity as Calculus, and a height much harder to attain. But after the gentlest and most patient treatment, evincing tireless and unceasing devotion in case of some very special doses, Miss Lancaster's second characteristic came to light in the form of slich a complete mastery of her difficulty that she at last appeared in the guise of a most charming Field Day Sponsor. After this experience she was never scared of anything—until she saw some of her pictures for the "Annual." The photog­ rapher was mistaken, how­ ever, and a second sitting preserved for us the animated expression and bright smile so characteristic of the real Edmonia.

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LENCIR VALENTINE LEE, Richmond, Virginia.

"When he spoke, what tender words he used!

So softly, that like flakes of feather'd snow, They melted as they fell " Applicant for B. A. Degree; Vice­President Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society, 1912; Associate Editor Messenger: Manager Senior Class Baseball Team, 1913; Glee Club, 1909­13; Leader Glee Club, 1913.

Everybody likes Valentine—they can't help it. He is such an earnest, kind­ hearted fellow, that you recognize in him at once a friend that can be trusted, and a man who will always live up to his high ideals. Just what this means in reference to the first word in the sentence is quite plain to us—but what it will mean to Valen­

tine is a puzzle. For instance: witness the great baseball game of the season, and behold Valentine talking to six ladies and exclaiming five times in four minutes: "Where is every­ body, I wonder?" Then, lo! a certain rosy­ cheeked Co­Ed appears in the other side of the grandstand, and—well, the question is an­ swered by the sound of a voice that is stilled.

Val isn't quite all sentiment, though, having literary and political aspirations as well. That clear tenor will be missed from the Glee Club, too, and everybody hopes he will come back to see us—often.

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MARSHALL T. MEADE, Dickenson County, Virginia.

"With hesitating steps and slow, through Eden wends his solitary way " Applicant for B. A. Degree: Laboratory Instruc­ tor in Physics, 19KM1; Philologian Literary Society: Secretary, 1911; President Southwest Virginia Club, 1912.

Meade came to us from South­ west Virginia, a typical moun­ taineer, and a four years' sojourn in these classic halls has failed to erase the marks of the everlasting hills. Might have passed for a Jasper for several years, but un­ der the influence of W. Beverly has developed far beycnd that state cf inexperience. Goes home periodically to vote for Bascomb Slemp for Congress and keeps his political hand in practice in the Philologian Society.

Some shark on physics and a skillful manipulator of Dr. Loving's moving picture machine. Lately, in addition to his other work, has undertaken the task of imparting long division and partial payments to the mathe­ matically inclined at the John Mar­ shall High School. His earnest work ana persistency will win him suc­ cess—in the end.

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MARION B. MONSELL, Richmond, Virginia.

"A dancing shape, an image gay, to haunt, to startle, and waylay" Applicant for B. A. Degree: Treasurer Freshman Class, 1911: Vice­President Women's Athletic Association. 1912­13; Treasurer Chi Epsilon Society, 1912; Censor, same, 1912; Basket Ball Team; Tennis Club: Dramatic Club: Women's Student Self Government Association; Vice­ President Chi Epsilon Society, 1913: West End Club: Old Maids Club: President John Marshall High School Club, 1913: Co­ed Editor Spider, 1913.

A smile, a flash, an inspiration, and you have her—as far as you will ever get her. Mathematically, she is hope­ less—mathematically speaking, you understand. She can't be summed up or labelled. Neither is she to be dried up. Nobody knows her thor­ oughly, and so everybody has a dif­ ferent opinion about her. But there are a few characteristics of the lady on which all agree. "Everybody knows that she is the best comrade going; everybody knows that loyalty to old R. C. is the tissue of her system; everybody knows that she likes the boys, and the boys like her." Thus one of her comrades. Independence of opinion and defiance of that of others speak in the toss of her original head; and if in Co­Ed conclave she is ac­ cused of asking "what the boys would do," we are cer­ tainly willing to forgive this little inconsistency. For three years she has worked, played, acted, rhymed, and coquet­ ted with us. She does all things well, none better than Boiling. Happiness is her birthright. May she not take it all with her when she leaves.

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JESSE HARTWELL MOORE, Louisiana.

"Full well they laughed with counterfeited glee, At all his jokes, for many a joke had he" Applicant for B. A. Degree: Pi Kappa Alpha: Sergeant­at­Arms Philologian Literary Society, 1912­13; Treasurer Athletic Association, 1912­13: Manager Championship Junior Class Baseball Team, 1912: Anti­Co­ed Club; Bachelors Club: Richmond Academy Club: Glee Club: Glee Club Quartette:

Harmony

Club; Inter­Fraternity

Council, 1912­13.

"Ever since then his head's been red," says the old rhyme, but in "Bricky's" case we don't exactly know when then was. Certainly this Louisiana Lighthouse has been shining with undimmed splendor since he entered the Richmond Academy some half dozen years ago. Spent his first years in Richmond in dreaming of one; particular daughter of the Sunny South and in enlarging on the beauties of sugar cane and Louisiana pickaninnies. See a host of good fellows on the campus any old time and you will probably find "Bricky" there with an admiring coterie listening to his latest joke. All of which means that he is a good mixer when he finds congenial spirits. A warm­hearted, w h o l e ­ souled felow, whose pop­ ularity is not bounded by the campus.

"Come on, fellows, let's sing something."

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LEWIS GORDON PORTER, Richmond, Virginia.

"What care I w hen I can lie and rest Kill time and take life at its very best" Applicant for B. S. Degree; Zeta Xi; Laboratory Assistant in Chemistry, 1910­13: Dramatic Club.

1909­11; Tennis Club; Northside Club; Anti­Co­ed Club; Class Baseball Team.

In looking over a musty pile of ancient chronicles recently unearthed and brought to light by excavations at Westhampton, it was discovered that two important events happened at the same chronological period; namely, that a certain L. Gordon Porter entered Rich­ mond College in the same year that Boaty de­ veloped "chinners." Both have been a famil­ iar sight on the campus from then until the present time. L. G. has been noteworthy in three directions, each diverse from the other.

His devotion to eating is especially prominent, his devotion to science is remarkable, and his devotion to Co­Eds marvelous. The second of these propensities has earned him membership in the Virginia Chemists' Club and a warm place in the hearts of the feminine members of Chemistry A. The third—but what that will bring the Lord only knows. And now abideth Faith, Hope, and Charity, these three, but— "nuf sed."

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ELLIS C. PRIMM, Blackstone, Virginia.

"I love not many words" President Senior Class, 1912­13: Inter­Collegiate Debate, 1913; Inter­Society Debate, 1912: Associ­ ate Editor Messenger, 1911­12, 1912­13: Vice­ President Woodrow Wilson Club, 1912: Vice­ President Fork Union Club, 19 j3; Critic and Hall Debater Philoiogian Society, 1911­12.

This man achieved greatness; he also had greatness thrust upon him. Merit —and Mike—gained him the presi­ dency of the Senior Academic Class, and it can be said, to his credit, that HE didn't politic for the honor. A man of few words, of even, serene dis­ position, a preacher, a scholar, a gen­ tleman. It has been said that he has never mixed enough in student af­ fairs. That is an error of definition. .All know his might in the field of debate and oratory. We are told that when he leaned his short statue forward to that audience at William and Mary that the elo­ quence and logic of his debating won over every opponent to his way of thinking— even though he didn't think that way at all. But Primm is like the Sphinx, eternally quiet. Honest, can you im­ agine his talking to a Co­Ed? He is ever like a vast ex­ panse of placid, cool waters; calm, still, and like it, runs deep. There can be nothing but success for a man of his type. We have but one word in leaving: "Shake yourself, Primm, and take the initia­ tive."

"Have you seen anywhere around?"

Mike

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FRANK C. RILEY, Maryland.

"A stoic of the woods, a man without a tear " Applicant for B. A. Degree: Phi Kappa Sigma: Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society, 19»0­11: Pres­ ident Freshman Class, 1910­11; Historian Class, 1911­12; Vice­President Senior Academic Class, 1912­13; Class Baseball Team, 1911­12: Manager Sophomore Class Baseball Team, 1911: Class Relay Team, 1911­12; Secretary Executive Com­ mittee R. C. A. A., 1912­13; Football Team, 1911­12; Bachelors Club; Varsity Club; Vice­President Y. M. C. A., 1912­13; Spider Staff, 1912.

Did you happen to see a young man, with a look of dogged per­ sistency in his eye and a "Balti­ more American" in his pccket, get off the southbound train at Elba three years ago and hike for the Campus? 'Twas "Father."

Appeared on the football field the next day and with bull­dog tenacity has been at it ever since, trying, mean­ while, to be a preacher. What if a few Sunday school words do slip out now and then! We recognize the provocation and like him all the better for it.

Had the honor of leading the Freshman cohorts in the memorable Rat­Soph contests of three years ago, and under his leader­ ship was established the fact that a Rat Banquet can be pulled off without any interference from the sidelines. A born leader of men and will not lack for followers.

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v MARIE STUART SANDS, Richmond, Virginia.

"She throbs with an o'ermastering energy— knowing and doing" Applicant for B. A. Degree; Manager Woman's Basket Ball Team, 1911­12: Captain, same, 1912­13; Vice­President Woman's Self Government Association, 1912­13.

And now we turn to the most expe­ perienced Co­Ed at Richmond Col­ lege. Look in those eyes and read the solution of the "burden of the mystery of all this unintelligible world." The knowledge of this woman is something fearful to con­ template. In her three years at col­ lege she has capitvated each Fresh­ man in turn. And her gift for making each victim think that he alone is the object of her admiration! Even those maturer ones of us who know we are being taken in, glory in our captivity.

We like to be taken in by Miss Sands.

Intense application for fleeting periods is the secret of her success, and following this plan, she has won the respect of the "sharks," fooled Whiskers into passing her on Math B, and has had time enough for the better things in college life. Versatile?

Why, rather! Who of us has not seen "Captain Sands" shoot a basketball goal with one hand, deftly arrange a stray lock with the other, and at the same time smile graciously at a devoted ad­ mirer in the gallery? A lover of good literature, an erst­ while devotee of the social goddess, a friend to all, and an impulsive, warm­hearted woman, she will be missed ^ by many who have learned ­J to know and appreciate her work.

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WILLIAM F. SAUNDERS, Louisa County, Virginia.

"Seldom he smiles; and smiles in such a sort.

As if he mocked himself" Football Team, two years; Baseball Team, three years; Track Team, one year; President Varsity Club, 1910­11; Executive Committee, R. C. A. A., 1911­12; Nominating Committee, 1912­»3; Chief Rooter, 1910­11; President Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society, 1913; Secretary, 1912; Glee Club: Manager Glee and Mandolin Clubs, 1911­12; Glee Club Quartette, 1911­12; Vice­President Y. M. C. A.

It is rumored that "Tip" came to College some time in the early nineties, along with Joe Snead and Dr. Loving. Anyway the College claims him over his na­ tive Louisa by adverse possession for the statutory period. Rig Tip, as he was called after the arrival

of Little Tip, is one of the few men in Col­ lege history who has made all three of the Varsity teams, and "there were giants in those days." Along with Jack Johnson and Angell, he ranks as one of the most devoted worshippers at the shrine of woman, and it is said that he has never been known to prove disloyal to his native State, Virginia.

Some Rats have mistaken him for a preacher, but never after they have heard his opinion of the man who fails to support the team.

"Goodness a life, fellows."

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HAYNIE H. SEAY, JR., Blackstone, Virginia. " Not over serious, not too gay, but a rare good fellow" Applicant for B. A. Degree: Kappa Alpha: Ph Chi: German Club. 1910­11­12: President Junior Class. 1912: Leader of Mandolin Club, 1911­12­13 Piedmont Club.

Every place at one time or another in its history has some occurrence which illuminates its dark past and causes its name to echo and re­echo through the corridors of the cen­ turies. Virginia in general, and

Blackstone in particular, are thus blessed with no less a personage than that which now gazes on you—Haynie Seay. There be some that consider taking a degree as a task to be accom­ plished by prayer and fasting, and accompanied by many groanings of the spirit which cannot be uttered (or printed), but Haynie is taking his with as much nonchalance as he would ex­ hibit in swallowing Lydia Pinkham's Pleasant Pellets, and is taking a year's work at the Medical College to help occupy some of his spare time. His surgical skill is already world wide. Many are the fair ones who have fallen victim to those classic features, but the god of their devotion has moved serenely on unmind­ ful—outwardly, at least. Possibly some Black­ stone lassie is responsible, but you will never find out from Haynie.

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JOSEPH PAYNE SNEAD, Fluvanna County, Virginia.

Remove not the ancient landmarks" Applicant for B. A. Degree ; Pi Kappa Alpha.

Varsity Baseball Team, 1905: Varsity Tennis Team, 1910­12: Tennis Medal, 1910: Critic Philo­ logian Society, 1909; Hall Debater, 1910: Inter­ Society Debate, 1910; Hall Debater, 1913; Associate Editor of Messenger, 1901; President of F. U. M. A. Club, 19C9; President Tennis Club, 1910; Varsity Club; Y. M. C. A.; Academic Class Orator, 1913.

Joe is what "Whiskers" would tall a recurring function. First came to College in the early eighties, and since that time it's now you see him, now you don't.

Not a grouch if the does look the part. That preoccupied expres­ sion isn't due to absorption in some abstruse moral problem.

Oh, no, he's merely working out some new scheme for attaining his highest ambition—the presi­ dency of the Philologian Literary Society. 'Tis said that he used to speak to the Co­Eds occasionally, but this habit, together with some others, has been relegated to the limbo of lost attri­ butes. A dangerous opponent on the tennis court and, history tells us, something of a catcher in the days when we held Yale to a 2­0 score.

Somewhat austere to those who do not know him, but the shell of re­ serve will well repay breaking.

"Mike, have you found out how Gardner is going to vote?"

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MARY VIRGINIA SYDNOR, Richmond, Virginia.

"She excels each mortal thing upon the dull earth dwelling" Applicant for B. A. Degree; Secretary W.S.G. A..

1910­11, Treasurer 1911­12; President 1912­13; President Co­ed Tennis Club, 1911­12; Treasurer, 1910­11; Secretary W. A. A., 1910­11; President, 1911­12; Secretary Senior Academic Class, 1913; Vice­President Chi Epsilon Literary Society, 1912; President, 1913; West End Club ; J. M. H. S. Club.

Pride and despair of Co­Eds, who can do justice to thy charms? Echo answers, Mr. Tip Saunders. Miss Sydnor has been everything the Rich­ mond College Co­Ed is heir to, and

yet she's got every Co­Ed crazy about her! And as for the boys—but their subjugation has been her easiest feat. Among her conspicuous qualities are her powers of promptness and ease in execu­ tion. A Co­Ed once asked her how it was that she accomplished so much.. Thoughtfully she re­ plied, "The secret of any little success I may have attained is concentration." If this be true, Miss Sydnor has certainly concentrated to a purpose on one devoted head, which shall be nameless.

The lady confessed publicly that she had never been angry but once in her life. The cause has not as yet been ascertained. The college records give no indications of a lapse on the gentleman's part. There is one thing that the Class of 1913 can never regret—that Miss Sydnor was kind enough to include among her concentrations four years at Richmond College.

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EDGAR TILLER, Richmond, Virginia.

"Oh, what may man within him hide, Though angel on the outward side" Applicant for B. A. Degree; Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society; Corresponding Secretary, 1910­11; J. M. H. S. Club.

"Doc" Tiller, as he is known in the familiar jargon of the Campus, has passed in and out among us as quietly as a Mu Sig politician, and few there are who know much

of the things that are passing through his brain. But, then, the same might have been said of Sir Isaac Newton, another kindred spirit in the realm of Physics.

To some of us he has seemed as steady and methodical as an eight­day clock, while to others—well, ask Jimmy Cole­ man. Edgar has the happy faculty of thinking several times before he speaks, and then often not speaking at all. He may not dazzle the world with his bril­ liancy, but in any field where steady, con­ sistent work wins success he is more than apt to hold his own.

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BENJAMIN PERCY TILLERY, North Carolina.

"Esse quam videri" Applicant for B. S. Degree; Censor Philologian Literary Society, 1913; Basket Ball Team, 1912­13; Captain, same, 1913; Varsity Club; Substitute Relay Team, 1912; Relay Team, 1913; Class Baseball Team, 1912.

Here is a Tarheel; bred and born in the Old North State. No one would even think that he is a Senior, so harmless he seems. Many "rats" look upon him as a classmate, and some few planned with him how they should slip off to the "rat" banquet.

But as has often been said he's there with the goods when called for.

Skilled in basketball and class bass­ ball, he shows his best form in track. Many a time has he shown those "tarheels" to an opponent. And he is game, game and nervy to the core. Have you read the paper on the Georgetown Meet where he fell, dislocating his arm at the shoulder, got up and beat his man out? We hardly credit the rumor that Tillery has been racing the street cars in the early hours of the morning in order to get down to form, as well as to learn something about electrical engineering.

"We are there, old Tar­ heel. Aren't we there?"

"Speed Demon."

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WORTLEY W. TOWNSEND, Urbanna, Virginia, "With hesitation admirably slow He humbly hopes—presumes it may be so" Applicant for B. A. Degree; Philologian Literary Society; Chairman Membership Committee of Y. M. C. A., 1912.

Would you suspect that this innocent Senior was in love? With whom, did you ask? No one in particular, just femininity in general. Townsend can see beauty where none exists and easily fall in love with a stone. The prettiest girl that he ever saw, per­ chance, was the last one. Have you noticed how he "plays hands" with the fellows on the campus? That is but the prelude; for the sequel ask him about the drive to church with a certain young lady on that cold Sunday in January. Cruel, cruel heartbreaker! And to think that only five years ago this guileless youth, a Freshman then, tried to buy a return ticket to Forest Hill Park and received one straight to the Reservoir. Townsend is so full of the milk of human kindness that he is likely to curdle. If you should strike him upon one cheek he would do the Biblical act, so much is he the practicer of what he preaches every Sunday. He is noted for his style of playing football, which may account for his rough work in the Y. M. C. A. We would be inclined to think him a good fellow if he would only "soak'' Dietz when that /savage gets on the warpath.

"How ou' feel?"

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CHARLES W. TRAINHAM, JR Bruington, Virginia.

"He was the mildest mannered man that ever scuttled ship or cut a throat" Applicant for B. A. Degree; Phi Gamma Delta; Corresponding Secretary Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society, 1913; Assistant Manager Football Team, 1911; Track Squad, 1910­12; Southwest Virginia Club: Anti­Co­ed Club.

See that pipe? Well, that's his trade­mark. Honest, did you ever see him without it? Week in and week out, morning, noon and night, these two friends are in­

separable. The team may win or lose, exams may come or go, Co­Eds may smile or frown, but Wirt smokes on with calm serenity, oblivious of all—till his pipe goes out. He has a voice like Polk Miller's basso cr the muttering of dis­ tant thunder, but you seldom hear it— for talking interferes with smoking, you know. He has gone about his business for four years, cropping up periodically as an aspirant for some pclitical honcr.

His beloved pipe and long black overcoat seem almost a part of the College itself.

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JOHN JORDAN WICKER, JR., Richmond, Virginia.

"I am Sir Oracle, And when I o pe my lips let no dog bark" Applicant for B. A. Degree; Phi Kappa Sigma; Mu Sigma Rho Literary." Society; Basket Ball Team, 1911­12; German Club, Glee Club, 1911­12­13; College Quartette; Treasurer Dramatic Club, 1912­13; H armony Club; Bachelors Club; Manager Glee and Mandolin Clubs, 1912­13; Y. M. C. A.; Tennis Club; Historian Senior Academic Class, 1913.

Watch Wicker, for he's got it all doped out, made for the asking. He can tell you anything you want to know, provided it's not too hard. And he can even tell you that if he thinks you don't know the answer. Johnny is versatile, not to say tactful, which is explained by the fact that he once lived in New Jersey, the home of the singing mosquito. Not that Wicker belongs to that genus of parasites, but he has certainly caught the knack of singing—always. He walks in harmony and, Edmonds says, sleeps amid sonorous tones. As Business Mana­ ager of the Glee Club Johnny came into his own, for it was while off on the tour that he consummated his ideals as a Glee Club man of the world. How it shocked us to think that he should have been so rash! For he is so optimistic and has no sorrows to drown. If you have doubts, ask Wicker; he'll be glad to explain. There is nothing he can't ex­ plain except Latin C under Dr. Mont­ gomery. But this lad has enough energy, push, and ingenuity to land him wher­ ever he wants to go. Here's hoping that he doesn't go too far.

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WILLIAM B. WILEY, Eagle Rock, Virginia.

"At home in the world of affairs, at sea in the world of society" #

Applicant for B. A. Degree; Philologian Literary Society; Baseball Team, 1911; Instructor in Physics, 1912­13; President Fork Union Club; Varsity Club.

A man who knows and knows that he knows—that makes him a Senior.

But he doesn't let you know that he knows—that's modesty, in which qual­ ity he is in no wise lacking. In truth we are tempted to say that Wiley is too modest; that he doesn't take the initiative enough to do himself justice. Those who really know him, who pierce the outer reserve, bear witness of the mental capacity of the man. Math C did not stop him, nor did Physics. He is something of a genius in this latter subjebt, and furnishes many surprises in the laboratory. For instance, we thought him totally invul­ nerable to female tactics. But just ask Willis about the candy with which they coax him. "Big Bud" has something of a reputation as a pitcher on the 'Varsity, and gives promise of holding his own this spring. We predict that the lad will make good in any line that he decides to follow, for worth and perseverance can lead to but one goal—success.

"Hurry up, Hun."

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Academic Medalists, 1912 THE CRUMP PRIZE IN MATHEMATICS. Awarded to CLODIUS HARRIS WILLIS, Virginia.

THE TANNER MEDAL IN GREEK. Awarded to WILLIAM HERSEY DAVIS, North Carolina.

THE JENNINGS PRIZE IN SPANISH. Divided between PHOEBE WHITNEY BRUGH, Virginia.

AMY KARR KRATZ, Virginia.

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Class of 1914 Motto : "Forward in Unison " Colors : Orange and Blue

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OFFICERS. R. E. BISCOF, MISS HAZEL GARY MISS CELESTE ANDERSON

Secretary

E. T. TURNI.KY F. S. HARWOOD

Historian

G. M. HARWOOD

Representative

MEMBERS. Anderson, Miss Celeste

Harwood, F. S.

Anderton, G. G.

Harwood, G. M.

Biscoe, R. E.

Hinnant, O. D.

Carter, A. B.

Loving, E. B.

Coghill, Miss Virginia

Luck, W. T.

Cole, D. B.

Mills, P. M.

Crabtree, A. R.

McCarthy, D. S., Jr.

Culbert, D. C.

Poarch, O. G.

Dickinson, B. L.

Posey, T. R.

Gary, Miss Hazel

Stiff, Miss Irene

Green, C. B.

Sumpter, E. E.

Halstead, W. T.

Thomas, A.

Hall, W. T.

Toy, F. Yale

Harris, Miss Eloise

Turnley, E. T. Wilson, R. B.

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Junior Class History N MAKING this history a glance was taken at past records. These contain hopeful allusions to the future, the time when we, the Class of 1914, shall be Seniors, but, ah! now that the wished for year is so close, we feel like putting on the brakes a little. It has been said that more students turn back from their pursuit of knowledge in the Sophmore year than in any other, and that seems painfully true of our class. And now this faithful few are about to be ushered into that untried condition of Seniority. Can it be true that we, who so recently in our rattish greenness sought to reform the college world, are about to reach our highest stage cf development here, and like ripe fruit fall to be replaced by ethers? Hold, Time! stay thy flight.

Our hearts are not satisfied, we would longer stay. But, n.o, to remain would be but to clog thei wheels of progress; we must fill a higher place on the world's stage.

The Junior Class spirit has been remarkable from the first.

Born in adversity, nurtured by opposition, developed through struggle, it is reaching the summit of perfection: Strong unity of purpose and attainment of ideals.

No shallowness characterizes its meetings now, not a shadow of "knocking," but a sincere willingness to sacrifice personal whim for the other fellow's good and a ready response to the treasurer's call. We are learning more and more the desirability of social qualities and are trying to cultivate these qualities by association with the centers cf attraction, viz.: Co­Eds. Heeding the sad words, "Strange we never prize the robin till the sweet­voiced bird is flown," our hearts brace themselves to present chances lest the day of chivalry be gone before we know it. Our President is a living example of what initiative and perseverance can do in this respect, for he is now a most popular young gentleman. It is good to think that handsomeness is not an absolute qualifi­ cation in "quilology," but rather staunch determination and personality.

There is hope for us all PERHAPS. It would ill become the historian not to mention that indispensable dry humorist, "Bullets" Green ("By Gollies"), and the sweet­voiced Poarch.

Truly, if Bruder Grimm only knew it, Poarch and Halstead would furnish the nucleus for another quartet story equal to "Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten."

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Sumpter hadn't "finished up" and if he wasn't a "D. D." now. Ask Brother Sumpter. One writer cannot thoroughly represent a genius, and, as "Doc" Thomas can best speak for himself about this, I forego the intellectual task.

W. T. Hall wishes he could have the mumps always, it is so becoming to him.

For the benefit of his descendants he ought to have gotten a picture cf him­ self while his cheeks were so plump. Crabtree surely does love the ladies.

He learned in Physics A that energy can't be lost, but perhaps he has for­ gotten that it may be WASTED. However, love energy is rather intangible and is not to be held in by laws. Just a word of advice, Mr. Crabtree: don't let thy best girl know what thy other girl sayeth or thy love energy may be returned changed in nature. George Anderton has a very unassuming appear­ ance, but his looks deceive us. Down in that man's nature is power enough to awake a revolution. He is going to learn to sing because he has such a singer by his side in chapel whose book he loves to hold. Hinnant and Loving may not be conspicuous as cranks or stars, but they are pure, good men, for whose sakes the world keeps turning. Dean Cole, Carter, Culbert, McCarthy, Toy and Throckmorton show that they know what is good for themselves and for the Class, by working for the various athletic teams. We are proud of them. There is one more fellow to be mentioned whose initials are G. M. Has any one here seen Harwood, the one with the automobile? He has a good sclid name and a good looking face, and that is saying a great deal, but he can't help it; he was born that way. A son of two nations, he naturally thinks in terms of empires. The world will hear from him yet. The lack of time forbids an attempt to toss any more bouquets. Our Co­Eds need none of our praise. Words are not found in any language to fitly express their value, nor do flowers blossom in any land from which we could twine a wreath worthy to deck their shrine.

F. S. HARWOOD

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Flower: Orchid

OFFICERS. C. G. JONES

President

H. W. DECKER

Vice­President

MISS MARGARET L. CLENDON

Secretary

C. A. TUCKER

Treasurer

MISS LOUISE K. BALDWIN

Historian

MEMBERS. N. R. Ancarrow

Elizabeth D. Hutchison

Mary C. Shine

O. H. Bagby

E. M. Irby

Mary Delia Smith

Louise K. Baldwin

J. M. Jackson

Ethel L. Smither

D. P. Bowe

J. S. Jenkins

E. J. Snead

R. L. Burruss

R. I. Johnson

Alice F. Spiers

Margaret L. Clendom

C. G. Jones

M. L. Straus

C. W. Colonna

D. N. Sutton

C. C. Crouch

J. A. Jordan W. P. Lewis

Virginia L. Crump

E. V. Long

C. A. Tucker J. E. Tucker

R. N. Thomas

H. W. Decker

R. W. Mercer

Audrey F. Dillon

E. G. Mintz

W. A. Walton

M. N. Duffy

J. A. Newton

C. C. Webster

J. E. Dunford

W. R. Nelson

J. H. Wiley

F. E. O'Neill

A. N. Wilkinson

F. C. Ellett

G. M. Percivrl

J. S. Wilkinson

E. N. Gardner

P. G. Perdue

C. H. Willis

Lena G. Gary

G. W. Quick

R. M. Willis

Elizabeth M. Gray

Frank Rennie

W. R. Wilson

R. J. Gray

H. Adelaide Rothert

R. S. Wingfield

W. S. Green

J. A. Ryland

Norma O. Woodward

W. V. Hawkins

H. R. Sanders

W. S. Woody

C. N. Hudson

L. L. Saunders

E. J. Wright

H. G. Duval

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HE FALL of 1911 saw the birth of the Class of 1915, and an illus­ trious Class it was! The upper Class men gave us a hearty wel­ come; in fact, numerous receptions were tendered us throughout the year, particularly by the Sophomores. If you had passed through the campus on a night of one of these receptions, you would have seen, or rather heard, sufficient evidence of the revel.

The ' Rat Banquet" came off with a flourish. However, the great disap­ pointment to the Class was the fact that the Sophs were not out to welcome us on our return to the campus. This lack of excitement caused us to make a firm resolution that when the next class of Rats came in we should at least make things lively for them.

The Class roll would seem indeed like a directory >of school celebrities.

Ashby Harris represented the Class in football, Ancarrow and Lewis in base­ ball. C. H. Willis had the honor of winning the Math medal, and Newton won the medal given at the contest during finals for the best all­round gymnast. Not only did our men do good work on the Varsity teams, but our baseball team tied for the Inter­Class Baseball Cup, the first instance in which a Rat Class has done such a thing in the history of the College.

Indeed, at the close of the ye? , we felt that, although we had endured many hard knocks and had met many difficulties, we had proved ourselves a great Class.

CHAPTER II. Ah, how good it feels to be a Sophomore! or rather NOT to be a Rat. After experiencing the very trying ordeal of upholding the honor of being Rats for a year, we have entered into that blissful realm known to our Greek professor as that of the "Wise­Fools." We agree with him in his interpreta­ tion of the first part of the word, but we really cannot see how the last part could possibly apply to US. The number of our class has diminished to about two­thirds of the mem­ bers we had last year. Still, of those who returned to College, nearly every one has enrolled as a Sophomore, although some, by reason of their number [ 7 01

SLX of points, are entitled to belong to the Junior Class. This, we feel, is rather an improvement over the old custom in which a man who expects to take his degree in three years enters the Junior Class his second .year at College.

Indeed, where Class spirit runs high, it is disastrous for the members of a Sophomore Class to scatter in this way; for if any Class in College should be strong, particularly in numbers, it is the Sophomore.

With the events of last year in mind, it has been our purpose since September, 1912, to let the Rats know their place. We had quite a sensational time on the campus after the Rat Banquet, but space is too small to admit of a detailed account of that memorable night. Suffice it to say that it was lots of fun, and that we, as the "Wise Guys," tried to keep down any hard feelings between the two Classes, as the following episode will indicate: Rat Brannock, at the head of the stairs with a bed­slat in his hand, indignantly: "I'll hit the first man that tries to come up these steps!"

Irby, the Sophomore "wit," from the foot of the stairs: "You wouldn't hit me, would you?"

Brannock: "I'll hit you if you come up here!"

Irby, calmly walking away: "Humph, but I ain't coming up there.

Goodnight!"

We have quite a number of wits in our Class besides Mr. Irby. There is Miss Rothert, who asks Mr. Harwood in Chemistry Lab what agnostic pressure is, and wonders why he smiles. Miss Clendon announces to one member of the Class that Valentine's Day comes in Febi'uary. Next Feb­ ruary? Here's hoping they may be the happiest ever! Miss Clendon really is a very demure little somebody. Not 'ong ago some one asked her if she made her Physics exam, and she answered: "Yes, but Dr. Loving says he had to squeeze me mighty hard to get me through."

We hope we may be excused for singing out our honors, but we carwiot refrain from mentioning the fact that this year ou­­ Class is so well represented in all phases of College life. On the teams, Newtcn and Saunders represented us for football, Lewis, Ancarrow, and Wiley for baseball, while Perdue has been elected manager of next year's football team. And last, but not least, H. G. Duval helped to bring back the cup won by the Richmond College Debaters in the triangular debate between Richmond College, Randolph­ Macon and William and Mary. This is one of the greatest honors that he' could have won just at this particular time, and we are proud to count him among our number.

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President Vice­President ssretary easurer I I storian Representative

MEMBERS. Allen, W. K. Anderson, K. B. Bahlke, W. H. Barlow, W. H. Bear, Miss A. I. Berger, C. E. Bland, Miss Kathleen Bowles, A. R. Brannock, W. H. Brooks, J. I. Buford, C. W. Carney, H. B. Coburn, J. T. Connelly, J. T. Doughtie, J. R. Durham, W. E. Ellwanger, A. T. Fatherly, D. T. Fleet, R. M. Fore, P. W. Fox, T. A. Galeski, W. S. Garber, J. H. Garner, C. L. Gay, Miss C. M. Gilman, J. S. Goepfarth, Miss L. L. Goodman, A. J. Gwaltmey, T. O. Hamilton, W. W.

Harding, Miss L. B. Harris, Campbell Harris, A. H. Flarris, Miss Cornelia Hawkins, Miss B. T. Holland, Miss S. W. Horton, J. P. Hovey, A. B. Hutchison, F. A. Jackson, J. M. Jinkins, Miss E. T. Jordan, G. A. Kie, E. S. King, T. J. Lancaster, G. G. Leslie, J. A. Lewis, K. B. Lokey, G. W Long, E. V. Luck, A. C. Marcuse, Miss A. R. Marti.l, R. J. Massie, J. W. Metcalf, V. S. Mills, M. R., Jr. Monsell, Miss H. A. Monteiro, Miss M. K. Montgomery, C. M. Moss, T. O. McDanel, R. C.

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Owen, S. C. Peake, E. E. Perdue, P. G. Perkins, C. S. Pitts, L. G. Porter, M. B. Richardson, J. K. Saunders, L. L. Savedge, J. A. Shine, Miss M. C. Smither, Miss M. D. Smith, Miss M. D. Snead, E. B. Spratley, Miss E. P. Stark, T. J. Taylor, G. C. Taylor, L. B. Taylor, H. W. Thorpe, H. W. Trevvett, J. E. Underwood, W. B. Wallerstein, Miss C. M Warriner, H. G. Willingham, H. E. Willis, E. T. Wilson, W. R. Wright, E. J. Wright, J. R. Wyatt, H. O. Yancy, L. C.

Freshman Class History HISTORY is a success in so far as it reveals the spirit of the times. As times change, so classes change, and as classes change, so the spirit of the times changes; and the spirit of to­day is quite different from the spirit of a year ago. Spirits are elusive—hard to capture with a pen—a class spirit especially so. A class spirit is a coalescence of as many different kinds of spirits as there are phases of human nature, ^nd quite as susceptible to the spirit of the times.

The Spirit of the Class of Nineteen Sixteen was shy on September 19, 1912— very shy—almost as shy as some members of the Class; but after the first blush of modesty was chased away by contact with environing spirits, ft waxed bolder, "dreamed dreams and saw visions," and when the call went forth from athletic headquarters for defenders of College honor, the Spirit of Nine­ teen Sixteen sprang eagerly to the front, and as tested.on the gridiron, tried on the track, and developd on the diamond, was demonstrated to be pure College spirit, 100 per cent, proof. ; Not only in athletics has our Class shown. A glance in the direction of "Headlight" Starke, "Lighthouse" Taylor, and "Red Mike" Hutchinson reveals glaring testimony to this fact. Besides this glittering display of luminosity, we can boast of other talented members, who while not concealing their lights under bushels, carry them in less conspicuous places than the above named triumvirate. Our roster reveals musicians—listen to Under­ wood, Hamilton, Carney and Covington in the Glee Club; poets of promise, of passion and power—of course you have read Miss Monsell's gems in the crown of the "Messenger"; embryonic artists—interview the "Spider" of 1913; orators—ask the "Rat " banqueters; procrastinators—see Mr. Allen and ask him "Who?" and "Why?"; mathematical prodigies—watch Mr. Hovey and call his "bluff" if you can; and last but not least, extremists—compare "Rube" Martin and Mr. "Gravity" Fatherly. Were it not for the dearness of space other notables would receive mention. Time will mend this.

Named by tradition the hereditary foe of the Freshman and the bane of his "Rat" existence, the Soph of 1913 proved an enigma. We looked for a wolf. We found a sheep in wolf's clothing. If times haven't changed, and if spirits haven't changed, then tradition has not chronicled the Soph aright.

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supported as she was by silence and strength, the "Rat" banquet would not have been the complete success that it was had it not been for the Sophs.

Pleasurable excitement is the spice of life. No banquet is complete without this ingredient. It is chief nourisher in every feast. The Sophs furnished this spice in just the right proportion, and their thoughtful services added a zest to the occasion that nothing else could have done. The Sophs were consid­ erate—very considerate. We appreciate their consideration. "Honor to whom honor is due."

This has been a year replete with honors for the Freshman Class. It was organized with the determination to do things. It has done things. It has touched College life on all sides. It has been successful in every field of en­ deavor. It has rescued "Rat" from the dust of shamed pride and made it a title of honor. We are proud of being "Rats of 1913." The term is pleasing to our ears. We are almost sorry to part with, it. But times are changing, and'we are changing, so "Here's to the Sophs of Nineteen Fourteen!"

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Officers of the Senior Law Class President, THOMAS C. FLETCHER

Vice­President, THOMAS I. TALLEY

Secretary­Treasurer, ROBERT A. RYLAND

Historian, P. A. L. SMITH, Jr.

Representative, R. A. FIFIELB

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CHARLES DAVIS BELL, Lunenburg County, Virginia.

"Some men are appointed to govern kingdoms, and some to talk to silly women—but no man could reasonably be expected to do both" Applicant for LL. B.

The best and biggest thing about him is his keen common sense. It is said that down in Lunenburg County

"Sheriff Bell" is something of a celebrity, and is known as a fearless officer of the law, as well as a grower of long­leaf tobacco. He is a native Lunenbergian all right, wears his hat on the side of his head and uses home products.

"Progress" has been his maxim, climbing from the office of Deputy Sheriff of Lunenburg to the exalted position of Sheriff of the T. C. Williams Moot Court. Has the rare distinction of being the only man on the campus who has never spoken to a woman during his college course. Possibly he has no time for such frivolity; possibly, too much horse sense. Let the "Sheriff" get his mouth full of his beloved weed grown on his own farm, and with two or three cronies to dispute supposititious points of law, he is in his element. Knows his own mind and asks favors of nobody.

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ROBERT C. DUVAL, JR., Orange County, Virginia.

"The Past the future does portend."

B. A. 1911. Pi Kappa Alpha; Theta Lambda Phi; Tau Kappa Alpha (Honorary); Representative Intercollegiate Debate with Randolph Macon, 1911 and 1912; Mu Sigma Rho Debater's Medal, 1910; Reader's Medal, 1912; Assistant Editor Messenger, 1910­1911; Business Manager Messen­ ger, 1912­1913; Academic Class Orator, 1911; Executive and Nominating Committees R. C. A. A.; Vice President R. C. A. A., 1912­1913; President Varsity Club, 1912­1913; Varsity Foot Ball Team, 1910­11­12; Captain Foot Ball Team, 1912; Spider Staff, 1913; Applicant for LL. B.

"Mac" is a big man, as the above honors will attest. Merit and honor are the two words which characterize his college career. Always in the forefront on the athletic field, in the class­room, on the rostrum, he has

been a distinctive leader among his college mates, a clear­headed, intelligent force for good. And yet withal he's modest; for have you not seen him blush? It is said that he keeps in practice by regular week­end visits down the river. At least, we miss him every Sunday night at supper time, so something must be drawing him strongly. We warn SOMEBODY to be careful, for he is some pleader on mooted questions, and believes that love is legal tender for life­tenure con­ tracts. And he's so persistent, insistent, and consistent! What else could you expect from a football captain and an All­Eastern right tackle? Nor do we blame the girl. Here's wishing the success that his honors and per­ severance deserve and believing that there is a big place ahead for him to fill.

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JOHN BILLINGSLEY DUVAL Orange County, Virginia.

"A mild mannered man, a gentleman, and yet a man."

B. A. 1911; Pi Kappa Alpha; Theta Lambda Phi; President Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society, 1911; I n t e r ­ S o c i e t y D e b a t e , 1 9 1 1 ; I n t e r ­ C o l l e g i a t e Debate, 1912; Debater's Medal, 1912, Tennis Team, 191 J­ll­12; Tennis Medal, 1912; Basket­Bail Team 1912­13; Varsity Club; Instructor in Mathematics, 1909­10; President Junior Law Class, 1912; Asso­ ciate Editor Messenger, 1939­10; Assistant Editor Spider, 1911­12, Editor­in­Chief Spider, 1913; Appli­ cant for LL.B.

No, this is not Mac, but his brother, J. B. So far as looks go you would not know the difference, but the girls always recognize Jack by his gentle­ ness and calmness of spirit. He is

one of those rarer men who dwell in the upper regions. You can never be sure just what he is thinking when he tosses his head and smiles.

But you may be sure that only the kinder and gentler part will be expressed. Nor have we failed to recognize that Jack is some big man, too; that is another point of fraternal resem­ blance, but tennis and basketball have taken the place of football. A connoisseur in the literary realms, he is one of the few men who have enjoyed being Ed'tor­in­Chief of the "Spider." The only WILD trait shown by Jack is his savage delight in chasing us for press matter. Not that he talks much. Oh, no! He merely smiles and we feel guilty of negligence. For if we don't do the work, he will. We found him generous to his foes and just to his enemies—and so we leave him.

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ANDREW JACKSON ELLIS, Ashland, Virginia. ''For his lips could well pronounce words that were persuasions."

Kappa Sigma, Theta Lambda Phi; Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society; Treasurer Junior Law Class 1911­12; Ashland High School; Randolph Macon College; Applicant for L.L. B.

The Sage of Monticello is said to have defined a lawyer as a man who questions everything, con­

cedes nothing, and argues by the hour.

That's Andrew. No prctlem is too great or too small to be the subject of his dispu­ tative attack. Has the ability of making the worse appear the better reason, and if you listen long enough will almost con­ vince ycu that Ashland is really God's country, and that the Garden of Eden was located in Hanover. Has an idea that our instructors are paid to hear him talk and is determined that they shall earn their money. A clear thinker and a man whom opposing counsel will do well to watch closely. [ 33 I

REN ABRAHAM FIFIELD, Remington, Virginia.

"An awkward man never does ;ustice to himself."

Philologian Literary Society; Senior Law Class Representative to Annual; Secretary Woodrow Wilson Club, 1912; Piedmont Club; Graduate of Remington High School; Applicant for LL. B.

"Judge" is a charter member of the Woodrow Wilson Club, and expects to land a fourth class

postmastership back in Fauquier as soon as he gets his sheepskin. Authority on simplified spelling. Strong on Chapel Service and Y. M. C. A., and a man whose profession will not obscure his conscience.

Keeps his own counsel and is wise enough to sit tight and take notes while Dr. McNeill lectures. Is yet unaware of the fact that man was not made to live alone, and the rustling of a skirt has never been known to cause any thrills down his spinal column. A generous, good­hearted fellow who is never too busy to help somebody else find a case in point. [ 84 ]

THOMAS C. FLETCHER, Richmond, Virginia.

"And panting Time toiled after him in vain" President Senoir Law Class; Clerk T. C. Williams Moot Court; Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society; Applicant for LL. B.

Softly the door opens and into our midst tips Thomas Clerke Fletcher— not a sound is to be heard, he skips so gently. "Skipping Tommie" acts like a dancing artist, but he says that he has acquired this habit from Judge Scott, who has brought him up to

keep silent in the court room. Fletcher dis­ likes deciding mooted questions, so when Self and Talley put supposititious cases, he takes his "last clear chance" and hies to another part of the room. His fund of practical infor­ mation is recognized by our professors, who always say: "Isn't that so, Mr. Fletcher?" But Tommy boasts of very little theoretical knowl­ edge, and so is usually found in a different seat every time we meet in Equity. When the Class politicians were in need of a president, to whom should they look but Thomas? And his benevolent despotism has proven the wis­ dom of their choice.

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W. WALLACE GOLDSMITH, New Jersey.

"The best of all ways To lengthen our days Is to steal a few hours from the night."

Sigma Phi Epsilon; Junior Law Baseball Team; Newark Public School; Southern Pines N. C. High School; Bordentown Military Institute; Applicant for LL. B.

Night after night for two years he has gone on burning the midnight oil, and stirring up legal princi­ ples, by means of which he ' kills" the professors. "Goldv" is not all work, tho', for deep down in his

nature he has a love for women, or pos­ sibly a woman, as we hear from the resi­ dents of Monument Avenue. Don't be fooled by his dreamy eyes and Southern brogue, for he is only an adopted Tarheel.

In truth, as he will tell you, he is a native of the State which developed President Wilson. Don't ever get into an argu­ ment with this child of many States, be­ cause he can cite a case for every point, as well as a point for every case. System is his key to success, but he is sorry that girls have to go to school every day ex­ cept Saturday and Sunday.

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JAMES THOMAS LEWIS, JR., Richmond, Virginia.

"Silence has become his mother tongue."

Graduate of Sacred Heart School, Richmond, Va; Applicant for LL. B.

A quiet, unobtrusive fellow who is not known to many students, but who will warrant further acquaintance. Makes no show

of his knowledge, but his carefully given answers to Dr. McNeill's entangling questions are more often right than other­ wise, and we have an idea that he has that priceless boon—the capacity for work. Lewis is a chip of the old block, and even as much settled; Through the past two years he has never given vent to a laugh or even a smile—unless he is moved by some of the pointed questions asked by Self. Not always prepared on the assigned text, but ever ready to give a sound opinion on general principles. He has been in partnership with his father since the day he began to walk. [ 87 ]

HOLT SANDS LLOYD, Richmond, Virginia.

"If you'll only give me time And likewise, opportunity, To earth's high places I will climb And govern the community."

McGuires School; Applicant for LL. B.

He is always on time for the second period, and very often present for the first when the pro­ fessor is cutting. Lloyd is said to be somewhat bashful and slow of speech, or at least that is the impression he has conveyed to his

classmates, but outside information has led us to believe that he uses most of his energies in convincing some little girl that he expects to make a lawyer out of himself. Holt, as the girls call him, has a number of noted characteristics. His "English Style," for instance, is noted by his coat and mustache. Then, too, when he arrives (late as usual), he is always prepared to say, "I'm unprepared, Doc­ tor." But, besides these, Lloyd is a "good fellow" when you know him, and is going to have a large clientage.

FRANK G. LOUTHAN, Berryville, Virginia.

"A great and glorious thing it is To learn, for seven years or so, The Lord knows what of this and that.

Ere reckoned fit to face the foe.

B. A. 1910; Sigma Phi Epsilon, Theta Lambda Phi; Secretary and Treasurer German Club, 1909­10; President German Club, 1912­13; Philolo­ gian Literary Society; Critic, 1912; Y. M. C. A. Va sity Club; Manager Track Team. 1909­10: Acting Manager Track Meet, 1912; Executive Committee R. C. a. A. 1912­13; Associate Editor Messenger. 1909; Fraternity Editor Spider, 1910; Vice­President Junior Law Class, 1911­12; Asso­ ciate Editor Spider, 1913; Applicant for LL. B.

Shortly after the Knights of the Golden Horseshoe blazed the way across the mountains and founded the city of Berryville, Frank, chased by Indians, took refuge within our walls. After four

years we managed to dislodge him, hop­ ing that a sheepskin would suffice to pro­ tect him from the cold, cold world. Not so, however, for last year Frank Garrett loomed up again. "An L.L. B. or West­ minster Abbey," he cries gaily, and sets to work on Constitutional Law. This year he has ceased to quote Nelson, and all we hear is, "I'd rather be right than President." We predict for him a bril­ liant future if he will only go back to Georgia and do as the Romans do.

Senior member of the firm of S. S. P. Patteson, and yet finds time to be an all­round College man.

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ROBERT A. RYLAND, Richmond, Virginia.

"There is an unspeakable pleasure attending the life of a voluntary student."

Secretary and Treasurer Senior Law Class; Vice­ President Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society; Applicant for LL. B.

The two terms Ryland and Rich­ mond College have long been synonymous, and when this na­ tive of King and Queen turned

his thoughts to the law as a profession, he instinctively turned his feet towards our little world. While other members of our class have been engaged in such frivolities as athletics and the society of woman, he has been discussing questions of law with Judge Bell and Harry Snead, and the judicial trio have never yet been known to reach a unanimous decision.

"R. A." is a loyal Mu Sig, and whenever an open night comes round is always on hand with a lady. Thinks it's discourt­ eous to disagree with the professors and hence usually answers, "I guess so." [ 90 ]

LEVI LEACHMOND SELF, Henry County, Virginia.

"Lose not thy own for want of asking for it; 'Twill get thee no thanks."

Censor Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society, 1912; William and Mary College; Orator Senior Law Class; Applicant for LL. B.

Self is just a great big, black­eyed interrogation point. Never fears to break into the midst of one of Dr. McNeill's lenghty quotations

with a question that is sometimes apropos and sometimes not. Anyway another one usually follows it in quick succession and you soon wonder if some mysterious turn of fortune has not interchanged teacher and pupil. Got a taste of politics in the class election, and soon attained profi­ ciency in the hand­shaking art. A Mu Sig open night program without Self would be an innovation, and the girls al­ ways come back for more. Will probably become senior member of the firm of Self, Talley and Ryland.

"Well, Doctor, now isn't that true?"

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HARRY LAMONT SNEAD, Fork Union, Virginia.

"When the eyes I love are far, I l ove the eyes that nearest are."

Kappa Sigma; Theta Lambda Phi; Censor Philo­ logian Literary Society 1909; Junior Law Class Representative, 1910­11; Graduate Fork Union Military Academy, 1905; A. B. Richmond College, 1909; Business Manager Annual, 1913; Applicant for LL. B.

From Fluvanna, of course, and proud of it. The heavyweight fusser of our class, who last year acquired an easement of posses­ sion in the Memorial Hall phone by user, adverse, open, notorious

and continuous, and in spite of it all learned enough law to pass the State Bar examination in November. The law and the ladies have never given him time for athletics, but his heart is with the team, as witness the fact that he always appears at the games, and always double Put his shoulder to the wheel when the "Spider" was in a hole and made publica­ tion possible. Rather reserved and retir­ ing, and if you want to hear what he has done you will have to seek the informa­ tion elsewhere; you'll not get it from Harry Lamont.

"Mr. Snead, will you bring me the second volume of the Code." [ 92 ]

THOMAS IRVING TALLEY, Louisa County, Virginia.

"He knows what's what, and that's as high As metaphysic wit can fly."

Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society; Vice­P.esident Senior Law Class; Applicant for LL. B.

Our vice­president is satisfied to sit in the Senate and not rule over it; he feels that the "Speaker" should be on the floor and not in

the chair. But how often do we all sit quietly by and gain information from the answers given to his pointed questions.

Like his teammate, Self, he believes in knowing why he doesn't understand a case before passing it by. Talley will never go into court without all the avail­ able information before him. He is one of our illustrious classmates who has made use of every opportunity offered by the College. He came here to study law and he expects to go away prepared to practice law. He has the best wishes of all who know him. [ 93 ]

Junior Law Class OFFICERS. T. B. BYRD

President

J. W. C. JOHNSON

Vice­President

H. S. MANN

Secretary

R. L. T. BEALE

Treasurer

T. J. BLANKENSHIP

Historian

ROLL. H. C. Barnes

J. W. C. Johnson

R. L. T. Beale

A. L. Jones

T. J. Blankenship

R. S. King

R. A. Brock, Jr.

E. W. Koontz

T. B. Byrd

C. H. Luebbert

J. Caskie

E. A. McCluer

G. G. Clark

H. S. Mann

C. W. Crowder, Jr.

W. D. Miller

T. N. Crymes

A. L. Nash

J. C. Duke

G. M. Raney

P. M. Flannagan

Robert Serpell

S. H. Gellman

W. A. Shroeder

J. S. Herr

J. E. Trevvett Colton Williams

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Junior Law Class History

HE Junior Law Department of Richmond College at the beginning of the session of 1912­13 enrolled twenty­eight men, most of whom are products of the Old Dominion and represented many different walks in life up to the time of their determination to pursue the legal profession. It is indeed curious to note the different specimens of humanity which gather at an institution, all with a similar ambition to become a lawyer.

We were particularly fortunate in enrolling at the time we did, because the Dean of the Law School, Dr. McNeill, had just returned from a very extensive trip, covering the greater part of the Old World as well as the New, and it yvas a very great pleasure to every one of us to hear what he had to tell concerning his trip. So, then, from the very start an intense interest was manifested in the work and marvelous results have been the consequence.

If one would visit our Class during a lecture in any of the subjects taught in the Junior year, his attention would undoubtedly be especially directed to the manner in which the students discuss the various questions presented in class­rcom. Every one of us desire to know why things are thus, and we are not inclined to pass over a case until we have seen the point, even if it takes a whole lecture to get one point—and such has sometimes been the case.

It has been said that "Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them." It is very true, and all of us concur that to be great is to be a lawyer; but such a few of us are born law­ yers; fewer still have the profession thrust upon us. So that leaves the majority of our fellow­classmates to achieve greatness—if we ever become great. Judging, however, from those who have gone before us from: these halls of learning, the future historian will, no doubt, have to dedicate many pages of our country's history to the great achievements of some of the mem­ bers of this class.

In our concentrated efforts to learn the principles of the profession in order to be prepared for any emergency, we have not lost sight of the fact that a strong, healthy body is also essential to real happiness and success in life, and, therefore, our Class played a conspicuous part in the different [ 96 ]

games of the College athletics. Jack Johnson was captain of the Football Team and manager of the Track Team. Luebbert did honors with the Basket­ ball, and Dick Beale is the Baseball captain. We not only take a big part in athletics, but we are fully identified with literary and social events of College life. R. A. Brock, Jr., better known as "Bob," was editor­in­chief of the "College Messenger" for the first half of the year. The literary societies and the German Club are well supported by members of this Class.

In politics we stand pre­eminent to any previous Class in the history of Richmond College in the number of parties represented. One will find among us all kinds of politicians, from a "Socialist" to a "Bull Moose," but we have been exceedingly fortunate so far in avoiding the disastrous result of a bolt. The Progressives seem to have a small plurality, and as they are in favor of equal suffrage, we would not be astonished to see the doors of the Law School thrown open to the fairer sex at any time.

The Class has indeed maintained a distinction of which it is justly proud; never before has there been a Class to pass through a session without the President having to reprimand more than two members for associating with the "Co­Eds." This year no one except Dr. Clark and Judge Crymes were found gulity of such a serious offence. They pleaded "Nil Slingit," but were convicted just the same.

In conclusion, let us say that we are very much gratified with the achieve­ ments of the past session, and are looking forward with a fond anticipation to our Senior year. We earnestly hope that every member of the Class will come back next fall to complete his Law Course, and by so doing, the Class of 1914 will be equal to any and second to none in the history of the College.

THOS. J. BLANKENSHIP.

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The Ponies Cupid's in the Library Rounding up the "ponies," Rustling and coralling them, wherever they may be.

Drives them into alcoves, Rides them round the tables, There's a method in his madness, as one can plainly see.

When Curly­locks and Round­head Bend closely over Juvenal, Methinks they translate something else in terms of Latin C, Faint murmurings from a corner Chaperoned by Beowulf, Bring echoes of a language older far than English D. Cupid's in the Library Watching men and maidens, And when he notes their busy­ness, he laughs aloud in glee At Sophomores and Juniors, And grave and reverend Seniors, Who think they ride the "ponies," while, all the time, 'tis He.

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Women Student's Self Government Association MARY VIRGINIA SYDNOR

President

MARIE STUART SANDS

Vice­President

MARGARET LOUISE CLENDON

Secretary

CELESTE ANDERSON

Treasurer

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL. MISS SYDNOR (Chairman)

MISS CLENDON

MISS BARNES

MISS ANDERSON

MISS HAZEL GARY

Junior Representative

MISS ROTHERT

Sophomore Representative

MISS BLAND

Freshman Representative

MISS CLENDON

Chairman House Committee

MISS ANDERSON

president Athletic Association

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President

VIRGINIA SYDNOR

Vice­President

ADELAIDE ROTHERT

Secretary

MARY SHINE

Treasurer

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MARION MONSELL

Vice­President

MARY BARNES

Secretary

LENA GARY

Treasurer

MEMBERS. Celeste Anderson

Emily Jenkins

Louise Baldwin

Marion Monsell

Mary Barnes

Helen Monsell

Kathleen Bland

Adelaide Rothert

Anna Bear

Mary Shine

Constance Gay

Ethel Smither

Lena Gary

Irene Stiff Virginia Sydnor

Sally Wills Holland Norma Woodward

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FRIGHTS­IN­CHIEF COMMITTEE ON SCARING MEN

Audrey Dillon

CHIEF SCARECROW PINK TEA CHAPERON

Lena Gary Virginia Coghill i Hazel Cary , Blanche Hawkins

ANTI­FLIRT MILITANTS SPOONERS' SPECIALIST CAPTAIN OF COLD­HEARTS

Mary Shine Helen Monsell > I rene Stiff PRIVATE SECRETARIES OF PAINT AND POWDER CLUB. > virginia Crump PRESIDENT OF THE PRIMROSES

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TENNIS CLUB OFFICERS. IRENE STIFF

Manager

ANNA BEAR

Assistant Manager

MEMBERS. Celeste Anderson

Blanche Hawkins

Kathleen Bland

Marion Monsell

Anna Bear

Helen Monsell

Mary Barnes

Marie Sands

Madge Clendon

Mary Shine

Virginia Crump

Irene Stiff

Frieda Dietz

Elizabeth Spratley

Lillian Harding

Virginia Sydnor

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CO­ED BASKET­BALL

MARGARET CLENDON.

Captain

MARIE SANDS

. Captain

FORWARDS

GUARDS

Hazel Gary

Lena Gary

Lillian Harding

Elizabeth Spratley

Virginia Crump

Mary Barnes

Marion Monsell

Mary Shine

Helen Monsell

Frieda Dietz

Anna Bear Kathleen Bland

Irene Stiff

CENTERS Marie Sands

Celeste Anderson

Margaret Clendon

Emily Jenkins

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Women's Athletic Association OFFICERS. CELESTE ANDERSON

President

MARION MONSELL

Vice­President

ADELAIDE ROTHERT

Secretary

MARGARET CLENDON

Treasurer

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. CELESTE ANDERSON, Chairman Mary Barnes

Virginia Sydnor

Marion Monsell

Adelaide Rothert

MEMBERS. Celeste Anderson

Emily Jenkins

Louise Baldwin

Emma Jenkins

Mary Barnes

Marion Monsell

Anna Bear

Helen Monsell

Kathleen Bland

Marie Sands

Madge Clendon

Adelaide Rothert

Virginia Crump

Mary Shine

Hazel Gary

Mary D. Smith

Lena Gary

Ethel Smither

Elizabeth Grey

Irene Stiff

Lillian Harding

Elizabeth Spratley

Blanche Hawkins

Virginia Sydnor

Sallie Wills Holland

Norma Woodward

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The Inter­Fraternity Council Organized 1912.

KAPPA ALPHA, H. H. Seay, Jr. PHI KAPPA SIGMA, F. C. Riley, PHI GAMMA DELTA J. L. King, Jr. KAPPA SIGMA, D. S. McCarthy, Jr. PI KAPPA ALPHA, J. H. Moore.

SIGMA PHI EPSILON, J. W. C. Johnson.

ZETA XI, S. H. Ellyson.

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Roll of Active Chapters ALPHA CHI—Amherst College.

PI RHO—Brown University.

DELTA NU—Dartmouth College.

OMEGA MU—Maine University.

IOTA NU—Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

PI IOTA—Worchester College.

OMEGA—Columbia University NU EPSILON—New York University.

TAU ALPHA—Trinity College.

MU DEUTERON—Yale University.

THETA PSI—Colgate University.

KAPPA MU—Cornell University SIGMA NU—Syracuse University.

CHI—Union College.

BETA MU—Johns Hopkins University.

SIGMA DEUTERON—Lafayette College.

BETA CHI—Lehigh University.

BETA—University of Pennsylvania.

DELTA—Bucknell University.

XI—Gettysburg College.

GAMMA PHI—Pennsylvania State College.

RHO CHI—Richmond College.

OMICRON"—University of Virginia.

ZETA DEUTERON—Washington and Lee University.

XI DEUTERON—Adelbert College.

PI—Alleghany College.

ALPHA—Washington and Jefferson College.

RHO DEUTERON—Wooster College.

LAMBDA DEUTERON—Denison University.

OMICRON DEUTERON—Ohio State University.

SIGMA—Wittenberg College.

LAMBDA—DePauw University.

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I 131 THETA DEUTERON—Ohio Wesleyan University.

TAU—Hanover College.

ZETA—University of Indiana.

LAMBDA IOTA—Purdue University.

PSI—Wabash College.

THETA—University of Alabama.

KAPPA TAU—University of Tennessee.

CHI EPSILON—University of Chicago.

CHI IOTA—University of Illinois.

ALPHA DEUTERON—Illinois Wesleyan University.

GAMMA DEUTERON—Knox College.

ALPHA PHI—University of Michigan.

MU SIGMA—University of Minnesota.

MU—University of Wisconsin.

ALPHA IOTA—Iowa State College.

CHI MU—University of Missouri.

ZETA PHI—William Jewell College.

CHI SIGMA—Colorado College.

PI DEUTERON—University of Kansas.

LAMBDA MU—University of Nebraska.

TAU DEUTERON—University of Texas.

DELTA XI—University of California.

LAMBDA SIGMA—Leland Stanford University.

SIGMA TAU—University of Washington.

EPSILON OMICRON—University of Oregon.

IOTA—Williams College.

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Fratres in Urbe A. H. Anschutz J. W. Bates W. R. Beverly J. H. Binford D. M. Blair D. L. Boyd W. C. Boyd H. G. Boykin W. B. Broaddus George Brothers W. H. Brown Alexander Cameron William Cameron R. D. Christian, Jr. Dr. H. S. Corey S. S. Cottrell J. P. Crenshaw I. Davenport H. G. Ellett J. E. Etchinson, Jr. W. W. Farrow D. S. Freeman C. M. Gaines B. V. Haislip Emmet Hilliard Dr. M. D. Hoge, Jr. L. H. Justis A. R. Kershaw B. W. Lacy, Jr. Lane Lacy R. T. Lacy, Jr. W. P. Lecky F. H. Lee M. D. Langhorne J. T. Lawrence J. B. Lightfoot, Jr.

E. M. Long M. S. McDonald F. H. S. Morrison, Jr. George P. Mayo G. D. Morgan Frank Mosby P. R. Urgent Kirk T. Parrish T. B. Powers E. D. Quarles H. S. Ragland J. H. Ricks A. N. Rudd Chas. H. Ryland, Jr. James F. Ryland John M. G. Ryland S. P. Ryland, Jr. R. L. Saville E. R. Scheon W. P. Shelton R. C. Skinker R. G. Smith A. P. Spotts N. B. Sprout C. W. Taber Robert H. Talley H. W. Taylor J. C. Taylor J. McM. Tompkins B. M. Walthall C. E. Whitlock A. B. Williams, Jr. R. G. Willis G. H. L. Winfrey J. G. Winston J. T. Wingo

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Phi Gamir.a Delta Founded at Jefferson College, Ma y, 1848 Rho Chi Chapter, Chartered at Richmond College, 1890 Color: Royal Purple

Flower: Heliotrope

Publication: "The Phi Gamma Delta"

FRATER IN FACULTATE. R. E. Loving, M. A., Ph. D.

FRATRES IN COLLEGIO. G. G. Anderton

C. G. Jones

H. W. Decker

J. L. King

J. H. Donahue

R. S. King

J. R. Doughtie

W. R. Nelson

J. E. Dunford

C. W. Trainham, Jr.

R. I. Johnson

C. H. Willis Henry Grant Warinner

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Active Chapters DISTRICT VIII.

DISTRICT I. PSI—University of Maine.

ALPHA­LAMBDA—University cf Vermont.

ALPHA­RHO—Bowdoin College.

BETA­ALPHA—Brown University.

BETA­KAPPA—New Hampshire College.

GAMMA­DELTA—^Massachusetts Agricul­ tural College.

GAMMA­EPSILON—Dartmouth College.

GAMMA­ETA—Harvard University.

DISTRICT II. PI—Swarthmore College.

ALPHA­EPSILSON—University of Pennsyl­ vania.

ALPHA­KAPPA—Cornell University.

BETA­IOTA Lehigh University.

GAMMA­ZETA—New York University.

GAMMA­IOTA—Syracuse University.

DISTRICT III. ALPHA­DELTA—Pennsylvania State Col­ lege.

ALPHA­PHI—Bucknell University.

BETA­DELTA—Washington anrl Jefferson College.

BETA­PI—Dickinson College.

THETA—Cumberland University.

KAPPA—Vanderbilt University.

LAMBDA—University of Tennessee.

PHI—Southwestern Presbyterian University.

OMEGA—University of the South.

BETA­NU—University of Kentucky.

DISTRICT IX. ALPHA­ZETA—University of Michigan.

ALPHA­SIGMA—Ohio State University.

BETA­PHI—Case School of Applied Science.

GAMMA­XI—Denison University.

DISTRICT X. CHI—Perdue University.

ALPHA­GAMMA—University of Illinois.

ALPHA­PI—Wabash College.

ALPHA­CHI—Lake Forest University.

BETA­EPILSON—University of Wisconsin.

BETA­THETA—University of Indiana.

GAMMA­BETA—University of Chicago.

DISTRICT XI. ALPHA­PSI—University of Nebraska.

BETA­MU—University of Minnesota.

BETA­RHO—University of Iowa.

GAMMA­LAMBDA—Iowa State College.

DISTRICT XII. DISTRICT IV. ZETA—University of Virginia.

ETA—Randolph­Macon College.

MU—Washington and Lee University.

NU—William and Mary College.

UPSILON—Hampden Sidney College.

ALPHA­ALPHA—University of Maryland.

ALPHA­ETA—George Washington Univer­ sity.

BETA­BETA Richmond College.

DELTA—Davidson College.

ETA­PRIME—Trinity College.

ALPHA­MU—University of North Carolina.

BETA­UPSILON—North Carolina A. and M.

DISTRICT VI. BETA—University of Alabama.

ALPHA­BETA—Mercer University.

ALPHA­TAU—Georgia Tech BETA­ETA—Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

BETA­LAMBDA—University of Georgia.

GAMMA—Louisiana State University.

SIGMA—Tulane University.

ALPHA­UPSILON—Millsaps College.

DISTRICT XIII. XI—University of Arkansas.

GAMMA­KAPPA—University of Oklahoma

DISTRICT XIV.

DISTRICT V.

DISTRICT VII.

ALPHA­OMEGA—William­Jewell College.

BETA­GAMMA—University of Missouri.

BETA­SIGMA—Washington University.

BETA­TAU—Baker University.

BETA­CHI—Missouri School of Mines.

GAMMA­NU—Washburn College.

GAMMA­OMICRON—University of Kansas.

IOTA—Southwestern University.

TAU—University of Texas.

DISTRICT XV. BETA­OMICRON—University of Denver.

BETA­OMEGA—Colorado College.

GAMMA­GAMMA—Colorado School of Mines.

DISTRICT XVI. BETA­ZETA—Leland Stanford University.

BETA­XI—University of California.

DISTRICT XVII. BETA­PSI—University of Washington.

GAMMA­ALPHA—University of Oregon.

GAMMA­THETA—University of Idaho.

GAMMA­MU—Washington State College.

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Kappa Sigma Founded at the University of Virginia in 1 869 Beta­Beta Chapter, Established at Richmond C ollege in 1898 Colors: Scarlet, W hite and Emerald Green

Flower: Lily of the Valley

Publications: "The Caduceus" and "The Star and Crescent"

FRATRESIN FACULTATE. Christopher Browne Garnett, M. A., LL. B. Edwin James Woodhouse, B. A. LL. B

FRATRES IN COLLEGIO. Aubrey Russell Bowles, Jr.

James Stanley Gray

Charles Walthall Buford, Jr.

Daniel Stephen McCarthy, Jr.

Eugene Surry DesPortes

Ralph Chipman McDanel Victor Sharp Metcalf

Andrew Jackson Ellis

Harry Lamont Snead

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Fratres in Urbe T. D. Adamson

A. C. Neblett

R. K. Alsop

W. T. Oppenheimer

C. C. Barksdale

F. G. Pollard

M. B. Booker

R. N. Pollard

W. J. Briggs

J. H. Price

G. B. Byrd

T. B. Price

H. G. Buchanan

W. L. Prince

Dr. S. C. Bowen

W. C. Pulliam

P. S. Crane

J. O. Parramore

J. C. Crane

E. N. Ready

Samuel Cary

O. M. Richardson

A. J. Chewning, Jr.

J. T. Robinson

W. W. Crump

W. A. Rogers

D. T. Donnan

W. A. Shultice

C. H. Dunnaway

A. C. Sinton

Rives Fleming

Dr. F. G. Simmons

C. B. Garnett

H. M. Smith, Jr.

Dr. St. George Grinnan

A. T. Smith

Dr. E. P. McGavock

W. R. L. Smith, Jr.

«E. L. B. Goodwin

H. M. Smith

J. G. Hankins Dr. V. H. Harrison

J. G. Smith Thomas Swineford

Thomas Hardy

Colin Stokes

R. M. Jeffries

W. B. Tennant

R. V. Lancaster

H. W. Trafford

F. W. Lewis

H. M. Taylor

Dr. C. H. Lewis

J. T. Waddill

W. S. P. Mayo

J. Y. Waddill

W. J. Miller

R. W. Woodhouse

Wilson Meek

E. J. Woodhouse

T. H. Mercer

O. S. Woodward

Raymond Massey

F. T. West H. M. Witt

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Roll of Active Chapters ALPHA—University of Virginia.

BETA—Davidson College.

GAMMA—William and Mary College.

DELTA—Southern University.

ZETA—University of Tennessee.

ETA—Tulane University.

THETA—Southwestern Presbyterian.

IOTA—Hampden­Sidney College.

KAPPA—Transylvania University.

OMICRON—Richmond College.

PI—Washington and Lee University.

TAU—University of North Carolina.

UPSILON—Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

PSI—North Georgia Agricultural College.

OMEGA—Kentucky State University.

ALPHA ALPHA—Trinity College.

ALPHA GAMMA—Louisiana State University.

ALPHA DELTA—Georgia School of Technology.

ALPHA EPSILON—North Carolina A. and M. ALPHA ZETA—University of Arkansas.

ALPHA ETA—University of Florida.

ALPHA IOTA—Millsaps College.

ALPHA KAPPA—Missouri School of Mines.

ALPHA LAMBDA—Georgetown College.

ALPHA MU—University of Georgia.

ALPHA NU—University of Missouri.

ALPHA XI—University of Cincinnati.

ALPHA OMICRON—Southwestern University.

ALPHA PI—Howard College.

ALPHA RHO—Ohio State University.

ALPHA SIGMA—University of California.

ALPHA TAU—University of Utah.

ALPHA UPSILON—New York University.

ALPHA PHI—Iowa State College ALPHA CHI—Syracuse University.

ALPHA PSI—Rutgers College.

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Pi Kappa Alpha Founded at the University of Virginia, March 1, 1868 Omicron Chapter: Re­ established at Richmond College in 1901 Colors: Garnet and Gold

Flower: Lily of the Valley

Publications: "Shield and Diamond" and ' Dagger and Key"

FRATER IN FACULATE. R. A. Stewart, M. A., Ph. D.

FRATRES IN COLLEGIO. R. L. T. Beale

H. G. Duvel

J. B. Duval

J­ H. Moore

R. C. Duval, Jr.

F. C. Ellett

G. M. Harwood

F. E. O'Neill

J. P. Snead

R­ S. Wingfield

R. A. Brock, Jr,

C. M. Montgomery

J­ N . Gordon

J. A. Newton H. S. Mann

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Fratres in Urbe Robert A. Stewart

E. L. Bemiss Slater Blackiston

Oscar Swineford

John W. Cabell

Carter E. Talman

James Alston Cabell

Henry C. Taylor

J. P. Carpenter

R. Wilson Taylor

Edwin P. Cox

Robert Whittet, Jr.

Spencer Ellis

Denny D. Wright

John S. Harwood, Jr.

Wm. Hodges Mann, Jr.

Samuel W. Lacy

James R. Sheppard

William V. Lefew

Preston Trigg

Maurice B. Langhorne

A. C. Stedman

J. P. Leary

E. W. Hening

Dr. W. B. Lorraine

J. M. Bradfield

Rev. Theron H. Rice

Gilbert C. White

A. V. Russell

J. K. Bowman

Dr. W. A. Sheppard

A. M. Snead

J. Harper Brent

"Dutch" Miller

W. Kirk Saunders

C. Frank Flood

R. Burton Smith

Wallace Blanton

Walter G. Tyler

W. W. Martin

George B. Wright

Walter Hargrave

George E. Nance

R. McLean Whittet

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ALPHA—Richmond College.

WEST VIRGINIA BETA—University of West Virginia.

PENNSYLVANIA ALPHA—Washington and Jefferson College.

PENNSYLVANIA BETA—Jefferson Medical College.

PENNSYLVANIA DELTA—University of Pennsylvania.

PENNSYLVANIA GAMMA—University of Pittsburg.

PENNSYLVANIA EPSILON—Lehigh University.

ILLINOIS ALPHA—University of Illinois.

COLORADO ALPHA—University of Colorado.

VIRGINIA DELTA—William and Mary College.

VIRGINIA EPSILON—Washington and Lee University.

VIRGINIA ZETA—Randolph­Macon College.

VIRGINIA ETA—University of Virginia.

NORTH CAROLINA BETA—North Carolina A. and M. NORTH CAROLINA GAMMA—Trinity College.

OHIO ALPHA—Ohio Northern University.

OHIO BETA—Wittenberg College.

OHIO GAMMA—Ohio State University.

INDIANA ALPHA—Purdue University.

NEW YORK ALPHA—Syracuse University.

GEORGIA ALPHA—Georgia School of Technology.

DELAWARE ALPHA—Delaware State College.

ARKANSAS ALPHA—University of Arkansas.

VERMONT ALPHA—Norwich University.

ALABAMA ALPHA—Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

NEW HAMPSHIRE ALPHA—Dartmouth College.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ALPHA—George Washington University.

KANSAS ALPHA—Baker University.

CALIFORNIA ALPHA—University of California.

NEBRASKA ALPHA—University of Nebraska.

WASHINGTON ALPHA—Washington State College.

MASSACHUSETTS ALPHA—Massachusetts Agricultural College.

OHIO DELTA—University of Worcester.

NEW YORK BETA—Cornell University.

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Sigma Phi Epsilon Founded at Richmond College, 19 01

ALPHA CHAPTER Colors: R oyal Purple and Red

Flowers: American Beauties and Violets

Publication: Sigma P hi Epsilon Journal

FRATER IN FACULTATE. Frank Z. Brown, B. S., E, E.

FRATRES IN COLLEGIO. F. G. Louthan

W. P. Lewis

J. W. C. Johnson

K. B. Lewis

C. W. Throckmorton

T. A. Fox, Jr.

W. W. Goldsmith

T. J. Blankenship

C. W. Colonna

J­ R. W right

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Fratres in Urbe D. W. Bowles, Jr.

Dr. Harry Kellam

S. W. Barber

J. Y. Mason

R. B. Barber

W. M. Mountjoy

J. C. Bristow

W. E. Sulivan

W. H. Croswell, Jr.

B. E. Strode

J. T. Drewry

L. W. Throckmorton

H. H. George

R. J. Throckmorton

J. W. Cammack

D. G. Tyler

Barton Palmer

J. E. Woodward

W. E. Harvey

Charles Phillips

G. G. Garland

A. E. Currin

Wesley Wright

W. DeShazo

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Fratres in Urbe W. W. Beverly

A. R. Kershaw

Gregory Gray Garland

W. R. Bonner John Garland Pollard

Roll of Active Chapters HOLMES—Dickinson University.

COOLEY—Detroit College of Law. FINCH—Cornell University.

BLECKLEY—University of Georgia.

FREEMAN—University of Tennessee.

KENT—New York Law School.

DAY—Western Reserve University.

LURTON—Chattanooga College of Law. BURKS—Washington and Lee University.

MARSHALL—Ohio Northern University.

PARKER—Union College.

VON MOSCHZISKER—University of Pennsylvania.

WHITE—Georgetown University.

THOMAS JEFFERSON—Richmond College Law School.

FIELD—University of Southern California. '

FULLER—Fordham University.

Alumni Senates Cleveland, Ohio

Philadelphia, Pa.

Detroit, Mich.

Toledo, Ohio

New York, N. Y.

Chattanooga, Tenn.

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Theta Lambda Phi LEGAL FRATERNITY Founded at Dickinson School of Law in 1902 Thomas Jefferson Senate established a t Richmond College School of Law, March 9, 1912 Colors: Dark G reen and White Publication: "The Paper Book"

FRATRES IN FACULTATE. Christopher Browne Garnett, M. A., LL. B. John Randolph Tucker, B. A., LL. B.

FRATRES IN COLLEGIO. R. L. T. Beale

J. S. Gray

R. A. Brock, Jr.

R. S. King

T. B. Byrd

F. G. Louthan

G. G. Clark

H. S. Mann

J. B. Duval

H. D. Miller

R. C. Duval, Jr.

H. L. Snead

E. S. DesPortes

D. F. White

A. J. Ellis

C. R. Winfrey

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A la Math A The other night I had a dream When the bells had struck eleven, I saw a country fair, with lanes Full of Imaginary­o­Planes And great bal­Lunes, so big that Gaines Would just have been in Heaven.

At the gate a big Secant­elope Examined my Com pass; But there at once I checked my speed To hear the Bisector­angotang plead To show his Adjacent­ipede Which lay there on the grass.

Acute Triangle­worm appeared On a big Trapezium, And begged the bystanding Tan­gents At the extra charge of fifteen cents To wait for the pa Radius to commence, And buy an ice­cream Cone.

Then I saw upon the ri­Ver­tex A Polygon­dola float; An Equilateral­ligator Assisted by my Paper­weight­er, With a patented Determinator Were swimming for the boat.

And there In­verse above a booth I saw a Sine that I Could but Locus­tard, freshly made, And sweet Exterior­ange­ade, But I specialized, I am afraid, On Hyperbo!a­pple­Pi.

A Truncated Parallel­ephant Was standing at a wheel, With a Rectsngular­madillo fake, Raffling Formuias­ses cake, Which I sprang in eager haste to take To my Parabola­utomobile!

And lastly a Transversal­amander, With some of his Correlations, Was showing Kel­Log­arithm's goods And Apothem­bryonic foods— Their Theories left me in this mood Of Quad­radi­cal­culations!

MARION B. MONSELL.

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Zeta Xi Founded 1908 Colors: Chocolate and Gold

FRATRES IN COLLEGIO. N. R. Ancarrow

W. V. Hawkins

George W. J. Blume

J. W. Lark

J. J. Coleman

C. H. Luebbert

S. H. Ellyson

Paul G. Perdue

J. Stewart Gilman

L. G. Porter M. B. Porter

FRATRES ALUMNI. E. G. Ancarrow

G. B. Simpson

R. C. Ancarrow

W. A. Simpson

D. G. Conant

P. K. Smith

G. R. McLauchlan

T. H. Smith

C. T. Mercer

E. H. Spence

W. J. Moll

A. L. Steel

P. W. Orchard

S. Sutherland I. A. Williams

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The Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Association MEMBERS. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Richmond College, Randolph­Macon College, Hampden­Sidney College, William and Mary College.

Officers for the Year Beginning January 17, 1913.

President,

F. L. DAY, Randolph­Macon College Vice­President,

W. H. KEEBLE, William and M ary College Secretary and Treasurer,

W. ROBT. BEVERLY, Richmond College

Richmond, Virginia.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. w oodson waddy f. l . day

Virginia Polytechnic Institute

c. a. t a yl o r rives flemi ng...

William and Mary College

w. s. M C Neill

Richmond College

Randolph­Macon College Hampden­Sidney College

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Richmond College Athletic Association OFFICERS. President,

DR. W. A. HARRIS. Vice­President,

R. C. DUVAL, JR. Secretary,

J. W. EDMONDS, JR. Treasurer,

J. H. MOORE.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. F. G. Louthan

J. A. George

F. C. Riley

J. J. Coleman

R. L. T. Beale

R. C. Duval, Jr.

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Foot Ball, 1912 EDWARD A. DUNLAP

Coach

C. R. WINFREY

Manager

R. C. D UVAL, JR

Captain

Team NEWTON and SAUNDERS

Left End

COLE and JOHNSON

Left Tackle

CARTER and BLUME

Left Guard

GEORGE

Center

HUTCHINSON and WILSON

Right Guard

DUVAL

Right Tackle

O'NEILL and JONES

Right End

RILEY

Left Half

COBURN

Right Half

BERGER

Full Back

PERKINS and HART

Quarter Back

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Manager

R. L. T. BEALE

Captain

HARRY GRIFFIN

Coach

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Track J. W. C. JOHNSON, Manager

R. B. WILSON, Captain

E. A. DUNLAP, Coach

RELAY TEAM. O'Neill

Wilson

Rennie

Wingfield Tillery

SQUAD. Gardner

Carter

Straus

Adams

Anderson

Clopton

Webber

Barnes

Rice

Raney

McClure

Savedge

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Annual Field Day May 17, 1913.

Sponsor Miss Marian Wallace

Maids of Honor Miss Edmonia Lancaster

Miss Nancy Wyatt

PROGRAM. TENNIS SINGLES—1, Duval, J. B. TENNIS DOUBLES—1, Duval and Snead.

HAMMER THROW—1, Johnson, 94 feet; 2, Ryland; 3, Gary.

RUNNING BROAD JUMP—1, Hundley, 1854 feet; 2, O'Neill; 3, Jones.

50­YARD HURDLES—Gwathmey, 6.2; 2, Gary; 3, Ryland.

BASEBALL GAME—Faculty, 3; Foot Ball Team, 1.

SHOT PUT—1, Johnson, 34 feet, 2 inches; 2, Ryland; 3, Gary.

100­YARD DASH—1, O'Neill, 11 seconds; 2, Ancarrow; 3, Wilson.

220­YARD DASH—1, Gary, 27 seconds; 2, Ancarrow; 3, O'Neill.

HIGH JUMP—1, Johnson, 5 feet; 2, Wingfield; 3, O'Neill.

440­YARD RUN—1, Gary, 60 seconds; 2, O'Neill; 3, Ancarrow.

BASEBALL THROW—1, Meredith, 302 feet; 2, Ancarrow; 3, Taylor.

POLE VAULT—1, Jones, sy feet; 2, Ancarrow; 3, Johnson.

MILE RUN—1, Gary, 5 minutes 19 seconds; 2, O'Neill.

ALL­ROUND ATHLETE—Gary.

College Records in Field Day Events 100­YARD DASH—Bristow, 10 seconds HIGH JUMP—Jenkins, 5 feet 2 inches 16­POUND SHOT—Durrum, 34 feet, 10 inches 440­YARD DASH—Meek, 55 ]/2 seconds 220­YARD DASH—Taylor, 24J4 seconds POLE VAULT—Chambers, g feet, 3 inches 16­POUND HAMMER—Robertson, 113 feet 12­POUND HAMMER—Robertson, 132^ feet RUNNING BROAD—Throckmorton, 20 feet, 3 inches HALF MILE—Ozlin, 2 minutes, 4 seconds BASEBALL THROW—White, 347 feet MILE RUN—Douglas Ellyson, 5 minutes, 16 seconds

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1910 1910 1913 1909 1910 1909 1908 1907 1907 1905 1897 1898

Basket Ball, 1912­1913 D. S McCARTKY

Manager

R. A. BROCK, JR

Captain

TEAM. Brock

Luebbert

Duffy

Duval

Tillery

Wiley Hart

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OFFICERS. R. C. DUVAL J. A. GEORGE R. L. T. BEALE G. W. BLUME

President Vice­President Secretary Treasurer MEMBERS.

N. R. ANCARROW R. L. T. BEALE G. W. BLUME A. B. CARTER J. T. COBURN D. B. COLE J. J. COLEMAN J. B. DUVAL R. C. DUVAL J. A. GEORGE F. A. HUTCHINSON C.G.JONES W. P. LEWIS F. E. O'NEILL FRANK RENNIE F. C. RILEY W. F. SAUNDERS J. P. SNEAD B. P. TILLERY

Baseball, 1912.

Baseball, ign­'i2.

Football, 1911.

Football, 1910.

Football, xgi2.

Football, 1912.

Tennis, 1910; Mgr. Baseball, 1911.

Tennis, 1910­T1­T2.

Football, igio­'n­'ia.

Football, igio­'i2.

Football, 1912.

Football, 1912.

Baseball, 1912.

Football and Track, 1912­T3.

Track, 1913.

Football, 1911 '12.

Football, Baseball, and Track.

Baseball and Tennis.

Track, 1913.

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V.

Tennis Club O. O. DIETZ

President

R. E. BISCOE

Vice­President

J. A. NEWTON

Secretary

J. S. GRAY

Treasurer J. J. COLEMAN, Manager.

TEAM. J. B. Duval

J. P. Snead

MEMBERS. R. E. Biscoe

j. S. Gray

A. R. Bowles

A. B. Hovey

W. B. Covington

J. D. Kessler

O. O. Dietz

J. A. Newton

J. B. Duval

W. F. Saunders

R. C. Duval

H. L. Snead W. W. Townsend

J. W. Elliott J. J. Wicker

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The Messenger A Literary Magazine Published by the Mu Sigma Rho and Philologian Literary Societies of Richmond College

RETIRING BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor­in­Chief Robert A. Brock, Jr

Mu Sigma Rho Assistant Editor Business Manager

R. C. Duval, Jr

Mu Sigma Rho Assistant Business Manager

J. L. King, Jr

Philologian Associate Editors

H. G. Duval, C. H. Willis, J. W. Edmonds, Jr. W. V. Hawkins, J. W. Elliott, Jr. E. C. Primm.

INCOMING BOARD OF EDITORS. Editor­in­Chief J. A. George

Philologian Assistant Editor To be appointed.

Business Manager

W. T. Halstead

Philologian Assistant Business Manager R. E. Biscoe.

Associate Editors

D. S. McCarthy, Jr. W. V. Hawkins,

M. L. Straus,

L. V. Lee W. T. Hall

E. C. Primm.

Advisory Editor to Both Boards John Calvin Metcalf

Professor of English

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Mu Sigma Rho Literary Society Motto : Mousa, Sophia, Rhetorike.

ROLL OF MEMBERS. Beale, R. L. T.

Lee, L. V.

Biscoe, R. E.

Luck, W. T.

Brock, R. A.

Long, E. V.

Carner, E. R.

Lark, J. W.

Cole, D. B.

Loving, E. B.

Clark, G. G.

McCarthy, D. S., Jr.

Coghill, H. D.

Metcalf, V. S.

Crowder, C. W., Jr.

Mintz, E. G.

Duval, H. G.

Nelson, W. R.

Duval, J. B.

Osborn, J. S.

Duval, R. C., Jr.

Percival, G. M.

Doughtie, J. R.

Ryland, R. A.

De Castro, R. F.

Saunders, W. F.

Edmonds, J. W., Jr.

Saunders, L. L.

Fatherly, D. J.

Sanders, H. R.

Fletcher, T. C.

Self, L. L.

Fleet, R. M.

Straus, M. L.

Gellman, S.

Sutton, D. N.

Green, W. S.

Serpell, R.

Gray, R. J.

Smith, F. G„ Jr.

Gwaltmey, T. O.

Talley, T. I.

Hart, F. B.

Tiller, E.

Hart, A. L.

Trainham, C. W., Jr.

Hovey, A. B.

Webster, C. C.

Jones, A. L.

Wicker, J. J.

Jones, C. G.

Wilkinson, A. N.

Jordan, J. A.

Willis, C. H.

Koontz, E. W.

Willis, R. M. Willis, E. T.

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Officers, 1912­1913 FALL TERM. F. B. Hart

President

L. V. Lee

Vice­President

W. S. Green

Secretary

R. E. Biscoe

Treasurer

WINTER TERM.

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J. W. Edmonds, Jr

President

R. A. Ryland

Vice­President

D. S. McCarthy

Secretary

R. E. Biscoe

Treasurer

th * |'l SPRING TERM. (

W. F. Saunders

President

D. S. McCarthy

Vice­President

W. R. Nelson

Secretary

M. L. Straus

Treasurer

Presidents for the Year

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Philologian Medalists

J. A. George,

C. R. Angell,

A. B. Carter,

E. N. Gardner,

Best Debater.

Improvement in Debate

Best Reader.

Best Declaimer.

Mu Sigma Rho Medalists

J. B. Duval,

G. V. McManaway,

Best Debater.

Joint Writer's Medal

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R. C. Duval, Jr., Best Reader.

DEBATING TEAMS

5L~T@s

Triangular Debate March 7, 1913.

Cup Awarded to Richmond College

QUESTION. Resovled: That the United States was justified in exempting her coastwise vessels from payment of tolls for passage through the Panama Canal.

RICHMOND COLLEGE—RANDOLPH­MACON, Richmond, Va. Affirmative

Negative

Richmond College.

Randolph­Macon.

R. A. Brock, Jr.

G. D. Naylor

J. A. George.

W. H. Cardwell.

Won by Richmond College.

WILLIAM AND MARY—RICHMOND COLLEGE, Williamsburg, Va. Affirmative

Negative

William and Mary.

Richmond College.

K. A. Agee

H. G. Duval

W. E. Somers

E. C. Primm.

Won by Richmond College.

RANDOLPH­MACON—WILLIAM AND MARY, Ashland, Va. Won by Randolph­Macon.

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Philologian Literary Society Motto: Rostra et Penna.

ROLL OF MEMBERS. Adams, S. L. Allen, W. K. Angell, C. R. Barlow, W. H. Bell, C. D. Blankinship, T. J. Blume, G. W. Brannock, W. H. Burruss, R. L. Carter, A. B. Combs, M. L. Cox, E. K. Crabtree, A. R. Connelly, H. W. Crowell, Earl Decker, H. W. Dietz, O. O. Duke, J. C. Duffy, M. N. Ellett, F. C. Elliott, J. W., Jr. Ellyson, S. H. Estes, H. T. Fifield, R. A. Gardner, E. N. Garber, J. H. Garner, C. L. George, J. A. Goodman, A. J. Halstead, W. T. Hall, W. M. Hall, W. T. Harwood F. S. Hawkins, W. V.

Hutchinson, F. A. Henderson, T. J. Jackson, J. M. Jenkins, S. Kesler, J. D. King, J. L. Lokey, G. W. Louthan, F. G. Meade, M. T. Moore, Jesse McDanel, R. C. Newton, J. A. Owen, S. C. Posey, T. R. Poarch, O. G. Primm, E. C. Parish, C. M. Quick, G. W. Raney, G. M. Savage, J. A. Snead, J. P. Snead, E. J. Snead, Edloe Tillery, B. P. Turnley, E. P. Thomas, R. N. Townsend, W. W. Wiley, W. B. Wiley, J. H. Wilkinson, J. S. Wright, E. K. Woody, W. S. Winfrey, C. R. Weber, George Yancey, L. C. t 179 ]

Officers, 1912­13 FALL TERM. J. A. George. . .

President

Earl Crowell. ..

Vice­President

A. R. Crabtree

Secretary

C. R. Angell. . .

Treasurer

F. G. Louthan. .

Critic

B. P. Tillery. . .

Censor

WINTER TERM. Earl Crowell

President

J. W. Elliott, Jr

Vice­President

W. T. Hall

Secretary

J. D. Kesler

Treasurer

A. B. Carter

Critic

O. G. Poarcta

Censor

SPRING TERM. C. R. Angell

President

E. K. Cox

Vice­President

F. S. Harwood

Secretary

E. N. Gardner W. V. Hawkins

Critic

F. C. Ellett

Censor

Presidents for the Year

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College Life As Viewed by a Rat WAS born in the walls of the College Refectory.

The Refectory is the place where the students feed. How I envied them in the old days, when with my gaunt, half­starved brothers and sisters.

I eagerly watched them at their sumptuous ban­ quets! After they had finished and all was quiet, we crept out and ate the crumbs—for they left nothing but crumbs. Even the plates were sopped of the last bit of gravy, and all the bones were picked clean. The food must have been delicious. The thought of getting enough to eat for just once was the heaven of my desires. That is why I left the Refectory to try my fortune elsewhere.

Fortunately, I landed in the Library. It is the place where students are supposed to study. There I found plenty to eat—crumbs of cake and candy and wads of second­hand chewing­gum. The latter is often to be found sticking to the under sides of the reading tables. I wonder why they call them "reading tables?" The idea of tables reading! But, then, as one of your professors has said, "Nothing is impossible!"

You are wondering at what "prep" school I imbibed erudition? Right in this selfsame Library. How? By spending fifteen minutes per day among the world's best literature! Is not that enough to give any one the essen­ tials of a liberal education? Your wisest professors have said it—it must be so.

While writing these lines, I am dancing up and down, here and there, on the keyboard of the rickety typewriter in the office of the "Messenger." stopping as soon as the bell rings, to climb up on top of the carriages, press a lever, ride back to figure i, and then hop down to the keyboard and begin another line. The space bar I whack with my tail, and I punctuate by standing on my head, steadying myself with forepaws and tail, and flapping my ears down on the punctuation keys. Punctuation by ear is the best method—one of your professors said so. However, it is rather awkward until you get used to it. [ 181 ]

How did I learn of class­room happenings, what the professors say and do, and what the students think, but only whisper? You say you haven't seen any holes in the walls large enough for a rat to squeeze himself through?

No? Have you noticed the netting over the openings to the air shaft? Yes? Well, on a cool day that hot­air shaft is my paradise. That is my vantage ground—that is where I get in my best work. I like hot air—that is why I listen so attentively to what your professors say.

As literature is my hobby, and I have swallowed a good bit of it in my day, I will start with this department. I like the professor. The students refer to him as "Metty" when they think he can't hear. I don't for a moment believe they mean any disrespct, as their faces always light up when they say it; so I will call him "Metty." It is easier to say.

I like Metty because he says so many interesting things, and says them in such an interesting manner. He makes me forget that I am only an humble rat. I also like him because he says that machines have souls, and if this typewriter has a soul, why shouldn't a rat have a soul? I wonder how long a rat would have to live in collegedom to acquire a soul? I wonder?

I would like to ask Metty, but modesty forbids.

The Co­Eds say "Metty is SUCH a DEAR!" Metty says there was once a time when rats were called "deer." I wonder if anybody thinks I am a "dear"? I am afraid not. Dear me! How sad!

I next went to see "Van." Van has a shiny head and a Sunny Jim smile.

I like that smile. Van looks kind and gentle. I wonder if he would throw things at a rat? I heard one of the students say: "Van is easy on the rats."

However, I believe I will wait a while before I venture up close. He has long legs, and might accidentally kick me. He is fond of crossing and un­ crossing his legs, and one never knows what might happen at a crossing!

Only the other day, when I visited him, he discussed the danger of crossings.

He said some of them are "analogies." I don't know anything about "analo­ gies," but I wouldn't like to meet one. A student on the back row said that he was afraid of "analogies" in the approaching examination. I will beware of them.

In looking over the Catalogue Number of the College "Bulletin," I saw one thing that interested me—"Romance Languages." I looked up "romance" in a dictionary. It said: "To tell fanciful stories, indulge in vis­ ionary fabrications; something strange and charming." Immediately I visited [ 182 1

the "Romance" department. The professors pet name is "Bobby." The Co­Eds say he is "cute." He may be. I don't understand this word. These creatures also say, "Bobby is simply adorable! I'm just crazy about him!"

(Rolling their R's and dragging their A's.) I looked up "crazy." Truly, Co­Eds are queer creatures! Some of them wear rats in their hair. Bobby said so. I wonder what kind? I wonder if the rats are dead? No, I reckon not—I have been near dead rats. Bobby has nice bushy hair—I wonder if he wears a rat? One of the Co­Eds said that she would like to run her fingers through Bobby's hair. I suppose she wants to discover what kind of rat he wears.

I like the Romance department. Bobby is a good romancer. I enjoy hearing him romance. Bathed in hot air, I listen, spellbound, as he describes strange lands, strange peoples, and strange customs; as he takes us on world tours of amusement and adventure, while the "wall­flowers" (that is what Bobby calls the students who ease their lazy backs against the wall) are lulled to sleep by the music of his eloquence. Most of the students share my enjoyment of Bobby's romancing, but some of them (unthinking creatures!) sometimes interrupt with queer sounds from strange books. Others are so entranced by the harmony of his voice that when he stops for breath and says: "Well! So much for that! Awr, awr," they will ply him with ques­ tions, and once more he conducts us into wonderland.

The "wall­flowers" are ornamental—all of them are handsome, especially the auburn­haired chap and the fat boy. The auburn­haired fellow they call "Bricky." I wonder why? The fat boy is a jolly one. I expect he can romance, too. He looks as if he were all the time tasting something good.

He seems well­fed. I wonder if he eats at the Refectory?

The professor of Political Science and History has a smile that makes a rat feel at home right away. I would like to know the history of that smile.

"Andy" gets excited sometimes. The other day he was lecturing on ballots.

It seems that some are long and some are short. I don't know what a ballot is, but expect I have eaten them. Anyway, Andy's voice soothed me—car­ ried me to the Seventh Heaven of Delight. But suddenly there came a jar that shook the building and almost threw me down the shaft. Terrified, I started to run, but curiosity stayed me, and I learned the why and wherefore of the noise—Andy had only made another climactic speech!

Philosophy puzzles me. It may be because I am only an ignorant rat.

I don't know. It may puzzle wiser beings. Sometimes the students are [ 183 ]

puzzled. At times even the professor seems puzzled. "Summum bonum" is a juicy word—it fairly drips from the corners of my mouth when I try to swallow it. I don't exactly understand it. I reckon it means to people what cheese means to a rat, because the professor says it is the thing people de­ sire above all other things. I don't know. "Summum bonum" may mean babies—sometimes professors discuss them.

A professor with an affectionate name teaches Physics. He wears a dry grin. The grin is perpetual. He chews his words. I reckon he chews his words—he is nearly always chewing something. He thinks his students are prodigies, and brags about them. He says they try to teach him things. I think this very commendable in them. However, he does not seem to believe they can teach him anything. Whenever thy try, he says he doesn't "get" them. This is a strange world.

The Biology laboratory is a chamber of horrors. There are bugs and! worms, snakes and other strange creatures in this room. They are shut up in glass jars. I am glad they are—it relieves my nerves. The skeleton does not frighten me a bit. I never saw one before but I have read of them.

They are usually found in closets.

They can't hurt anybody but the families who own them. I am glad I don't own one.

The Professor of Biology is adorned by an innocent smile. But don't you fool yourself! If you think he is innocent, you just ought to have seen what he did to a poor frog one day! I am glad I am not a frog. The frogs in the Tank told me that the professor said that frogs and rats and men all had a common ancestor. But this does not seem to make them feel any better. They saw how one of their brothers fared at the hands of his distant cousin! It is hard to believe that we all had a common ancestor, but as the professor said so, it must be a fact.

Latin and Greek do not appeal to me. I started on Caesar's Commen­ taries, and after I had gnawed half­way through, gave up the job in disgust and went to get a drink of water. Greek I found no better. The students lift up their voices in lamentation over these two subjects. I don't see why they take them. They say they make them sick. I reckon the Latin and [ 184 ]

Greek professors are ''doctors" for reason of this sickness. There seems to be a good deal of sickness in both classes—especially around examination time. I wonder why the "doctors" can't cure it?

Mathematics! "Ah! There's the rub!" as Metty often says. Hamlet said it first, I think, but Hamlet didn't say anything about mathematics, and Metty does. I share his aversion. When you see the "chapel smile" ofi "Whiskers," you might think that Math, is a "cinch," but if you listen with half an ear you will hear wailing and gnashing of teeth in outer darkness!

I wonder where the name "Whiskers" came from? He hasn't any more whiskers than I have—not half enough to line my nest. He always seems to be in a good humor. I wonder if he is gloating over the roster of the flunked ?

I am sorry to say that some students have a habit of "shooting the long­ bow" occasionally. I once heard some of them say that Sophs are rough on rats, that Sophs always break up rat banquets. I believe this to be a libel on the Sophs. It is true that we rats don't often get the "wherewithal" to have a banquet, but from my limited experience I can truthfully say that the Sophs have never interrupted any banquets attended by me, and my cousin Lemuel, who is quite an authority (he lives in Metty's house), says that HE has never known the Sophs to break up a rat banquet. So, in justice to the Sophs, I take this occasion to brand any statement to the contrary "an un­ qualified canard!" I am fond of Sophs—especially the Co­Ed Sophs—that is why I am defending them.

Co­Eds are not really the dreadful creatures some of the students picture them. Most of them are gentle and affectionate, and have voices that ripple like silver bells—their voices are generally rippling—but I like it because it is natural, and I share Bobby's love of naturalness. Just to know that a Co­Ed is within a radius of ten feet fills me with a strange, trembling joy.

I am feeling pretty happy now, for only to­day I heard one of them answer another—"Rats? How do I like them? Why, I think some of them are REAL CUTE—especially the younger ones. I like rats alright so long as they don't get TOO FRESH." I think I understand what she means—I will be careful in future not to interrupt any of their little "table talks." But I am still anxious to learn what kind of rats they wear in their hair—I would like to get an easy job—and, besides, it is very hard to control my social! inclinations. [ 185 ]

5tr71sy n"v x In the Library things are at their best. I spend all my spare time there.

Sometimes I hear strange sounds. Shall I say anything about them? The walls are marked in big letters, "SILENCE!" I wonder why? I have hunted it in vain. I like the noises I hear. They are confined to the alcoves—to the dim alcoves. First comes a soprano, alto, or contralto whisper, and then a tenor, baritone, or bass growling response. What the owners do is per­ fectly proper, I suppose. As to what they say—but what could an humble rat know about that?

I am getting hungry now, so I will trot over to the Library and get my breakfast. Ah! SUCH a breakfast! I will feast on toothsome LABELS! Just the thought of them makes my mouth water. I am glad the students haven't discovered how delicious they are. SO glad!

H. D. C.

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President

ROBERT SERPELL

Vice­President

E. W. KOONTZ

Secretary and Treasurer.

MEMBERS. Byrd, T. B.

Johnson, J. W. C.

Bowe, D. P.

Koontz, E. W.

Bowles, A. R., Jr.

Leslie, J. A.

Brock, R. A., Jr.

Lewis, K. B.

Cole, D. B.

Lewis, W. P.

Colonna, C. W.

Louthan, F. G.

Dunford, J. E.

McKee, J. L.

Edmonds, J. W.

McKeige, H. D.

Fore, P. W.

Peake, E. E.

Fox, T. A., Jr.

Serpell, Robert

Grey, J. S.

Toy, Fred. Y. Wright, J. R.

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Social Review N GLANCING back over the college year, we recall with pleasure the many social functions which have happened in this time.

It is on account of these numerous social affairs, and due to the pleasure derived thereby, that it may be said without exaggera­ tion that this has been a banner year in the social life of the Col­ lege. To make some mention of all the events which have helped to con­ tribute to the success of the year would take too much space, therefore we are forced to confine ourselves to the principal events.

In the beginning, it seems only just that a few words should be said in praise of the final dance given by the German Club last year. As has been the custom heretofore, this dance was given at Lakeside, and served as a fitting climax to last year's social life. Coming after examinations, it served as a delightful diversion to those present, and the success of it was a high tribute to the Club.

This year, though the German Club does not have such a large member­ ship as last year, yet in taking the leading part in the social life of the Col­ lege it has retained its prominent place and continued to show much activity.

The German Club ushered in its season this year rather auspiciously with the Thanksgiving German on the evening of November the 27th at the Country Club of Virginia. To those who had the privilege of attending, there is scarcely any necessity of making mention of it again, but to those who were kept away and thereby missed an evening of much pleasure and enjoyment, it seems only right to say that this dance was a most brilliant success in every respect. As it was given during the holidays, there was a large and enthusiastic crowd present, among the number being some of the former members. The weather being ideal and many of Richmond's fairest damsels being present, this in itself was a sufficient assurance of success from the beginning.

First among the germans given by the different fraternities was the Pi Kappa Alpha german, given November 29th at the Richmond Hotel. From all accounts it was a brilliant success, being attended by some of the most [ 190 ]

prominent members of Virginia's society. Following this came the Kappa Sigma german, which was held on February 21st at the Country Club of Virginia. In the words of the scribe, they pulled off a "Big One." The Sigma Phi Epsilon annual german was given at the Hermitage Club on April 25th. The splendid music and the beautiful gowns of the fairer sex present united to produce a memorable effect.

During Easter week there were many social affairs, but the one of most importance was the German Club dance, given on the evening of March 26th at the Hermitage Club. It is useless to try to tell of the success cf this dance, for words would prove inadequate. It may be said that it was the crowning social event of the year, and those who had the pleasure of attending will doubtless cherish forever the sweet memories of the evening.

Everything passed off with smoothness and precision, a source of pride to the Club.

Aside from the many minor dances, a great number of which were held at the Conservatory of Music, there were other affairs which afford a pleasant pastime, not only to those who enjoy dancing, but to others as well. The most prominent of these was the Track Meet held on the evening of March the 8th in the Horse Show Building. There was a large crowd in attend­ ance, and for those who enjoy athletic feats this was indeed a rare treat. Of the minor events were the faculty receptions, and the receptions of the lit­ erary societies, and many other affairs too numerous to mention.

In conclusion, we would say that after a short review of the social festivities of the year, we believe we are justified in saying that on the whole we have been unusually successful, and are now looking forward to the final german, which bids fair to eclipse all previous final dances.

J. W. C. JOHNSON.

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L. V. LEE H. H. SEAY E. C. BINGHAM J. M. D. OLMSTED. ) H. D. BRYANT \ JOHN J. WICKEK. JR

Glee Club Leader Mandolin Club Leader Faculty Supervisor t MuS1Cal DireCt°rS

Business Manager

GLEE CLUB. FIRST TENORS R. L. T. Beale ("Dick") J. E. Dunford ("Pete") C. A. Bagby ("Shorty") K. B. Lewis ("Kid")

SECOND TENORS J. A. Leslie, Jr. ("Joe") L. V. Lee ("Val') J. A. Ryland ("Ty Cobb") J. J. Wicker, Jr. ("Johnny")

FIRST BASS W. W. Hamilton, Jr. ("Rev.") R. I. Johnson ("Rat") W. F. Saunders ("Tip") J. W. Lark ("Skylark") J. H. Moore ("Bricky")

SECOND BASS W. T. Hall ("Pahson") C. A. TUCKER ("Preacher") R­ M . Fleet ("Swifty" J. J­ Coleman ("Jimmy")

QUARTETTE. "Dicky" Beale, "Johnny" Wicker, "Bricky" Moore, "Jimmy" Coleman

MANDOLIN CLUB. FIRST MANDOLIN H. H. Seay ("Haynie") W. B. Underwood ("Bill") W. H. Sands, Jr. ("Billy")

Petersburg Crewe

SECOND MANDOLIN GUITAR AND PIANO J. W. Lark K. B. Lewis R. I. Johnson W. T. Hall W. W. Hamilton, Jr. J. M. D. Olmstead

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HE Glee and Mandolin Clubs have been improving year by year, ever since their establishment here at Richmond College. Of course, long before they were ever organized, the strains of moonlight melody and happy harmony floated long and often o'er our campus. But it was not until some students with a little progressiveness and some sympathetic members of the Faculty "got together" that the "Glee and Mandolin Clubs of Richmnod College" were formally and publicly launched.

At the beginning of the igi2­'i3 session the Clubs found themselves prac­ tically out of debt, and organized promptly and elected a manager. The in­ terest was spirited enough to bring out over fifty applicants for the Clubs.

The question now confronting the manager was whether to adhere to the time­worn schedule or whether to branch out and blaze a new trail and try for success in new fields.

He chose the latter course, and mapped out a schedule including new places never visited previously and a State trip un­ heard of before. Some were inclined to be skeptical, but finally the boys left on the N. & W. "Cannon Ball" on Tuesday afternoon, February nth.

Will any of them ever forget the trip? Starting off at the progressive little town of Crewe, the next night singing to all the girls at the State Normal School, Farmville; then on to Lynchburg, and finishing up Friday night at Staunton, where the inspiring presence of the entirej student body of Mary Baldwin Seminary greeted them, and then the train for home, which they reached Saturday afternoon, utterly exhausted, but extremely happy and ready at a day's notice to start out on another trip. Every day and night brought its cup­full of amusing incidents. Can they forget "the two little Jaspers" bringing two girls to the concert and leaving them at the door, where the girls bought their own tickets—those pretty girls at Farmville and the "suit case tangle"—the packed (?) auditorium at Lynchburg—Johnny Wicker flying up to the station on top of an old farm wagon, just as the train was pulling out of Charlottesville—Prof. Olmsted's public demonstra­ tion of a glass bath—Johnny giving out a quarter for lunch and advising the boys to put the change in a pair of shoes or a bank account—and a hundred more amusing incidents. But the best part of the whole trip was that Johnny announced his hope and belief that he could give the boys their "five dollars back." Since that famous and memorable trip the boys have given several successful concerts, especially at the Fredericksburg State Normal School.

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Rhoderick Dhu O, Rhoderick was as handsome lad As e'er crossed braes a' heather, He gang abou' as him it pleased Throu' fou' or bonnie weather.

Wan day he met as dainty lass As e'er the sun did beam on, He placed his arm abou' her waist As if 'twas for that grown.

He gazed into her ees sae blau, "A kiss ere I'll be rid!"

The maid exclaimed, "Why, Rhoderick Dhu And Rhoderick Dhu he did.

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Young Men's Christian Association Motto: "We study that we may serve."

OUTGOING OFFICERS. O. O. DIETZ

President

F. C. RILEY

Vice­President

W. T. HALSTEAD

Secretary

O. G. POARCH

Treasurer

A. R. CRABTREE

Sec. of Missions

INCOMING OFFICERS. W T HALL

President

W E DURHAM

Vice­President

R E BISCOE

Secretary

D C CULBERT

Treasurer

E. N. GARDNER

Sec. of Missions

COMMITTEES FOR igi3­'i4­ MEMBERSHIP

SOLDIERS' HOME

J. D. Kesler (Chairman)

W. H. Brannock (Chairman)

O. G. Poarch

H. W. Connelly

J. A. George

H­ N­ Soyars

R. C. McDanel

A. H. Garber O. H. Bagby [ 197 ]

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BIBLE STUDY

H. O. Wyatt (Chairman)

F. S. Harwood (Chairman) J. T. Coburn

W. W. Hamilton, Jr.

T. J. Blankinship

A. N. Wilkinson S. C. Owen J. S. Wilkinson

RELIGIOUS EXERCISES

HOME FOR INCURABLES

O. G. Pocrch (Chairman)

W. T. Halstead (Chairman)

W. H. Brannock

C. L. Garner

Dr. D. R. Anderson

R. E. Ingram E. E. Sumpter E. G. Mintz

FINANCE

PENITENTIARY

T. J. Henderson (Chairman)

W. K. Allen (Chairman)

Lewis Yancey

G. A. Jordon

\V. M. Hall

W. A. Walton W. S. Green T. N. Crymes

WORK FOR NEW STUDENTS

MISSION STUDY

A. R. Crabtree (Chairman)

R. E.

H. W. Decker

O. B.

E. G. Mintz

R. N.

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Piedmont

Northside

Tidewater

West End

Mountain

Masonic

Fork Union

Bachelors

J. M. H. S.

Anti­Co­Ed.

Academy

Yankee Harmony

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Motto : "Root Hog or Die." Colors: Red and Black.

Favorite Drink: Water (?)

OFFICERS. E. R. CARNER J. W. ELLIOTT, JR R. M. WILLIS W. E. DURHAM

President Vice­President Secretary Treasurer

MEMBERS. Luck, A. C. Nelson, W. R. O'Neill, F. E. Richardson, J. K. Snead, E. J. Snead, H. L. Snead, J. P. Thomas, R. N. Walton, W. A. Willis, C. H. Willis, E. T. Willis, R. M. Yancey, L. C.

Biscoe, R. E. Carner, E. R. Crymes, T. N. Decker, H. W. Durham, W. E. Duval, H. G. Duval, J. B. Duval, R. C. Elliott, J. W., Jr. Ellwanger, A. T. Fifield, R. A. Harwood, F. S. Long, E. V.

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Colors: Argent and Azure.

Favorite Song: Steamboat Bill.

Favorite Pastime: Catching Suckers.

Chief Ambition: Never to become water­logged.

OFFICERS. MISS KATHLEEN BLAND

Captain

O. G. POARCH

First Mate

E. N. GARDNER

Purser

SHIP'S CREW. G. G. Anderton

E. N. Gardner

Miss Kathleen Bland

J. S. Gray

J. I. Brooks

K. B. Lewis

H. B. Carney

G. W. Lokey

C. W. Colonna

O. G. Poarch

W. B. Covington

J. A. Savedge

J. R. Doughtie

L. B. Taylor

R. M. Fleet

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Colors: Green and Brindle.

Favorite Song: "Nobody Knows How Dry I Am."

Pastime: Following "The Trail of the Lonesome Pine."

Beverage: Corn Whiskey and Pot Licker.

Headquarters: Possum Hollow, Snake Run.

Motto: Back to the Mountains. !

C. R. ANGELL, "Chief Trout Fisher"

President

J. A. NEWTON, "Foreman of the Coal Digger."

Vice­President

F. C. ELLETT, "Head Moonshiner"

Secretary

M. N. DUFFY, "Mountain Goat"

Treasurer

A. R. CRABTREE, "Parson of the Flock"

Historian

MOUNTAINEERS. C. R. Angell ("Jack")

R. J. Gray ("Ruth")

E. A. Brugh ("Ashby")

W. T. Hall ("Parson")

D. C. Culbert ("Denny")

J. A. Leslie ("Joe")

A. R. Crabtree ("Asa")

W. T. Meade ("Schoolmaster")

M. N. Duffy ("Dickey")

J. A. Newton ("Jimmie")

O. O. Dietz ("Jinnie") .

F. E. O'Neill ("Kid")

M. L. Coombs ("Bull")

L. C. Yancey ("Yauncey") J. D. Kesler ("Josiah")

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F.U.M.A. Colors: Cherry and Light Blue.

Aotto: Forward, March.

Beverage: Persimmon Beer, Flavored with Apple Peelings.

OFFICERS. W. B. WILEY E. C. PRIMM E. J. SNEAD R. M. FLEET

Commandant Adjutant First Lieutenant Quartermaster Sergeant MEMBERS.

W. H. Barlow J. J. Coleman J. A. Connelly J. B. Duval R. C. Duval H. W. Decker R. M. Fleet J. A. George A. J. Goodman W. W. Hamilton C. W. Hudson F. A. Hutchinson J. L. King S. J. King

K. B. Lewis W. P. Lewis E. C. Primm J. A. Savedge J. P. Snead H. L. Snead E. J. Snead E. B. Snead R. N. Thomas A. C. Trevvett J. E. Tucker W. B. Wiley A. N. Wilkinson H. O. Wyatt

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John Marshall High School Club Colors: Navy Blue and White.

Motto: Omnia Labor Vincit.

OFFICERS. MISS MARION MONSELL RUSSELL S. WINGFIELD.

Vice­President

President

MISS MARY SHINE

Secretary

BROOKS ANDERSON. ..

Treasurer

CLYDE C. WEBSTER

Representative

MEMBERS. Roswell Aaron

Miss Elizabeth Gray

Newton Ancarrow

Garland Harwood

Brooks Anderson

Miss Blanche Hawkins

Miss Louise Baldwin

Valentine Lee

Moses Breitstein

C. H. Luebbert

Robert Brock

Herbert Mann

Glenwood Clark

Reuben Martin

Miss Margaret Clendon

John McKee

Harvie Clopton

Morgan Mills

Crawford Crouch

Miss Helen Monsell

Charles Crowder

Miss Marion Monsell

Miss Virginia Crump

James Rice

Miss Frieda Dietz

Miss Mary Shine

Miss Audrey Dillon

Miss Mary D. Smith

Walter Galeski

Miss Ethel Smither

Miss Constance Gray

Miss Alice Spiers

Samuel Gellman

Miss Virginia Sydnor

Miss Louise Goepfarth

Clyde C. Webster

Russell S. Wingfield [ 209 ]

Richmond Academy Club Cilors: Orange and Blue.

Motto: Ubung macht den Meister.

OFFICERS. J. S. GILMAN d. S. McCarthy

President

R. WRIGHT

Secretary

P. G. PERDUE

Treasurer

FRED. Y. TOY

Representative

Vice President

MEMBERS. H. C. Barnes

V. S. Metcalf

W. Boiling

D. S. McCarthy

A. R. Bowles

P. G. Perdue

S. H. Ellyson

J. Parrish

P. W. Fore

M. B. Porter

J. S. Gilman

W. F. Saunders

A. H. Harris

H. W. Taylor

A. B. Hovey

Adrian Thomas

R. I. Johnson

Fred. Y. Toy

M. T. Meade

A. S. Warriner

Jesse Moore

R. Wright

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Mottc: "We're goin' to catch this car or die!"

OFFICERS. CHAS. W. THROCKMORTON IRENE STIFF CLYDE C. WEBSTER MADGE CLENDON H. D. COGHILL

President Vice­President Treasurer Secretary Annual Representative

MEMBERS. Norma Woodward ("Compressed Air") Thos. Starke ("Headlight") Chas W. Throckmorton ("Motorman") Clyde C. Webster ("Current" (cy) Louise Baldwin ("Dim­Lights") Madge Clendon ("Register") Elizabeth Spratley ("Fender") H. D. Coghill ("A Cogwheel") Lillian Harding ("Ding­dong Bell") Russell Wingfield ("Part of Track") Blanche Hawkins ("A Transfer") Lena Gary ("A Window Shade") Horace Barnes ("Car­Barns")

Frank Rennie ("Part of Track") Henry Warriner ("Platform") Virginia Coghill ("Another Cogwheel") Hazel Gary ("A Window Light") H. S. Mann ("Controller") Wilson Thorpe ("Hot­Box") Irene Stiff ("Trolley") Hiram Sanders ("Sandbox") Celeste Anderson ("The Crank") Mat Porter ("The Whistle") Herbert Bahlke ("Brakes") Edmonia Lancaster ("A Ticket") Lewis Porter ("Sound of Whistle")

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West End Club Flower: "Gold Medal."

Meeting P lace"Empire."

Motto: "What's the use to ride when you can walk."

OFFICERS. MISS VIRGINIA SYDNOR MISS ADELAIDE ROTHERT V. S. METCALF J. E. DUNFORD J. E. DUNFORD

President Vice­President Secretary Treasurer Annual Representative YELL.

Hippy de hip! Ker zip! Ker zip!

Hippy de hip! Ker zip! Ker zip!

Hoorah! Hoorah!

West End! West End! Rah! Rah! Rah! MEMBERS. N. R. Ancarrow A. R. Bowles, Jr. E. A. Brugh Miss F. M. Dietz Miss Audrey Dillon J. E. Dunford S. R. Gellman J. S. Gilman J. N. Gordon Miss Cornelia Harris C. H. Luebbert V. S. Metcalf Miss Helen A. Monsell

Miss Marion B. Monsell D. S. McCarthy J. L. McKee J. H. Parrish Paul G. Perdue Miss H. A. Rothert Miss Mary C. Shine Miss Mary D. Smith M. L. Straus Miss Virginia Sydnor W. B. Underwood R. B. Wilson J. R. Wright r 2 . 5 1

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The Masonic Club of Richmond College Flower: The Violet.

Organized 1913 Color: Blue and White.

OFFICERS.

A. B. CARTER C. D. BELL J. S. GRAY T. J. BLANKENSHIP

President Vice­President Secretary Treasurer

FRATRES IN FACULTATE COLLEGII. C. B, Garnett, M. A., LL.B., (Worshipful Master of Lewis Ginter Lodge, No. 302).

F. Z. Brown, S. B., E. E. (Joppa Lodge, No. 40), FRATRES IN FACULTATE ACADEMIAE. W. L. Prince, B. A. (Worshipful Master of Dove Lodge, No. 51).

R. E. Durrett, A. M. (Dove Lodge, No. 51).

A. O. Lynch, A. B. (Dove Lodge, No. 51).

W. L. O'Flaherty, A. B. (Dove Lodge, No. 51).

Harry Griffin (Fork Union Lodge, No. 127; Dove Lodge, No. 51).

FRATRES IN COLLEGIO. C. D. Bell (225 Free State Lodge, Kenbridge, Va.).

T. J. Blankenship (Lakeland Lodge, No. 190).

W. H. Brannock (Coats Lodge, No. 102, Easton, Md.).

A. B. Carter (Drinkard Lodge, No 313; Temple Lodge, No. 9).

H. D. Coghill (Fitzgerald Lodge, No. 2gg).

J. H. Donahue (Temple Lodge, No. 9).

W. F. Dewling (Mystic Circle Lodge, No. 109).

J. S. Gray (Petersburg Lodge, No. 15).

P. M. Mills (K'lwinning Cross Lodge, No. 2; 237, Bowling Green).

E. J. Wright (Marshall Lodge, No. 39; Hill City, Lynchburg).

J. H. Donahue (Temple Lodge, No. 9). [ 2 1 7 1

Founded by Socrates 376 B. C. Motto­. God made the earth and then rested; God made man and rested; God made woman, and since then—only bachelors have rested.

Colors: Light Red.

Flower: Rye

Song: Gee Whizz! I'm glad I'm free; no wedding bells for me.

OFFICERS. FATHER RILEY CLAUDIE COLONNA BRICKY MOORE

Chief Woman Hatei First Assistant Chief Consoler MEMBERS. Kenn Lewis Runt Leslie Heinie Luebbert Ootsie Mercer Monty Montgomery Bricky Moore Jimmy Newton Kid O'Neill Pete Perdue Father Riley Harry Snead Joe Snead Johnny Wicker

Newtie Ancarrow Dick Beale Tommy Bowles Claudie Colonna Pete Dunford Jack Duval Mac Duval Shorty Fox Stan Gray Gar Harwood Jack Johnson Innie Johnson Kid Lewis Fritz Wright

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Anti Co­ed OFFICERS. H. G. DUVAL, Alcovist­in­Chief.

G. W. BLUME, Shriner Number Two. EARL DUNFORD, Gossip Recorder.

L. G. PORTER, Furnisher of the Fudge.

S. K. McKIEGE, Society Reporter to Annual.

MEMBERS Allen Anderton Ancarrow Bagby Barlow Barnes Blume Bowe Bowles Carter Coburn Colonna Coombs Crouch Crowder

Crymes Covington Culbert Decker Doughtie Duval Durham Duffy Dunford Dietz Elliott Ellwanger Ellett Ellyson Fatherly

Flannagan Fleet Gardner Garner Goodman Gray Gellman Hall Hudson Halstead Leslie Luebbert Lokey Long Luck

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Mintz Moore McKiege McKee McDaniel Newton Nelson Perdue Porter Porter Percival Poarch Rice Richardson Rennie

Riley Stark Snead Snead Snead Trevvett Taylor Thorpe Trainham Warriner Underwood Walton Willis Willis Willis Woody

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Yankee Club EARL CROWELL

President

P. S. ELLIS

Vice­President

O. O. DIETZ

Secretary

A. B. HOVEY

Treasurer

MEMBERS. W. K. Allen

P. S. Eilis

Earl Crowell

A. B. Hovev G M. Weber

J. T. Coburn O. O. Dietz

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" Those Harmony Boys " FIRST TENORS. DICKY BEALE PETE DUNFORD

"Chief Minor Fiend" "High Note Romper" SECOND TENORS.

JOHNNY WICKER JOE LESLIE

"Chief Money Grabber" "Famous Fool" FIRST BASS.

BRICKY MOORE RAT JOHNSON

"The Light Along the Way" "The Ladies' Man" SECOND BASS.

JIMMY COLEMAN BROTHER HARWOOD

"The Basement Kid" "Who's That Down There?"

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The Pink Sheet 1. GREATEST LONG DISTANCE SLEEPER—W. R. Wilson.

2. MOST SCIENTIFIC PITCHER (CRACKALOO)—E. A. Brugh.

3. CONTESTANTS MARATHON TALKING RACE—"Rabbi" Wilkin­ son, "Rat" Underwood, "Fritz" Jones, Wilson. Winner, P. Wilson.

4.

HEAVY­WEIGHT KNOCK DOWN AND DRAG OUT SKIN GAME—Anderton and Decker's Bookstore.

5. BANTOM­WEIGHTS—"Mike" Crowell and "Fatty" Martin.

6. SELECTED

MIDDLE­WEIGHT

PUNCHERS

(CLARET)—

"Jimmy," "Doc," "Frank," "Kid." Winner of belt, "Dick."

7.

MOST EXPERT CLASS CUTTER—Coleman. Booby prize, "Dolly" Pitt.

8. CHAMPION HAMMER THROWER (KNOCKER)—P. Wilson.

9. HUNDRED­YARD SMILE—"Skriggins" Irby.

10. GREATEST HIGH (BALL) PITCH—"Dick" Beale.

"Val" Lee. ir. HALF SHOT PUT—"Jesse," "Hanover."

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Second Tenor,

A Comedy in One Act Place: Home of Rev. J. J. Wicker.

Rev. Mr. Wicker in dining­room, to John, Jr., in parlor: "Son, why don't you come on in to dinner?"

John: "I'm reading a letter from Boaty, father."

Rev. Mr. W.: "What does he say?"

John: "It's about my classes. He says I am not doing as well as I ought."

Rev. Mr. W.: "Well, what are you going to do about it?"

John: "Nothing, father. Boaty is a good friend of mine.

He's just

bluffing."

John folds up letter and enters dining­room to find Dr. Boatwright seated at table with his father.

(CURTAIN.)

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Legal Luminosities Prof. Chichester (lecturing on Evidence)—"Mr. Fletcher, will the Court take judicial notice of the fact that whiskey is an intoxicant?"

Fletcher—"Well, Professor, I think most of them have actual notice of that fact."

Dr. McNeill—"To anticipate a little, let us suppose that Mr. Louthan is not altogether straight."

Duval—"Say, Fifield, how did you hold that case about the dog biting the man's child?"

Judge Flywheel—"Shucks! couldn't you find

that? It says in the Code

that the dcg was guilty of malicious trespass."

Seay (as a last resort)—"Well, Doctor, all I have to say is, I think the Court here made a bum decision."

Dr. McNeill—"Yes, Mr. Seay, perhaps so, but it's bomb proof."

Self—"He conveyed the land to the plaintiff, and he gave him a title bond in return."

Dr. McN.—"HE did. Who is HE?" Self (with a desperate glance at the book)—"Why, er, Mrs. Ann Wilson."

Dr. McN.—"Mr. Smith, do you think plaintiff may recover in this case?"

P. A. L., Jr.—"Why, Doctor, I think if they carried him to the hospital at once he might get over it."

Prcf. Chichester (lecturing on Evidence, when dog walks into room)— "That dog may be logically relevant, but I think we can exclude him on the ground of collateral inconvenience." [ 226 ~|

Whenever we feel our blood tingle With the knowledge we haven't a single

Faculty Limericks

Sane thought in our mind, Why, that is the time We write up a Faculty Jingle.

So, first

we will sing of our Bingham,

With his atoms and new ways to string 'em And theories so rare, And so high in the air, That only the Glee Club could sing 'em.

And then we will tell of our Bobbie, Faculty speeches his hobby; He says 'em so fast, He gets to the last Before he gets into the lobby.

You need never think you can spurn 'em, Or even escape if you burn 'em, For Metty can write Six new books in a night, And you just have to sit down and learn 'em.

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And as for our dear Dr. Harris, His knowledge so rich and so rare is, You can't ever stump him However you pump him, His brains aren't as rare as his hair is.

Our Hinglishman Holmstead we find Is the next to come in for his rhyme, But he blushes so sweetly We're softened completely, And will let him off easy this time.

Even Pythagoras grew pretty scared, Tho' he wouldn't let on that he cared, When he saw Dr. Gaines, Without thought or pains, Find the log of infinity squared.

We have a professor so quick he Has grown so awfully slick he Can spy with one eye A fly in the sky, And that's why we all call him "Tricky." [

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And every one knows that our Van Is a very remarkable man, When German is taught His face he'll distort As no other professor here can.

One look at Montgomery would tell As a Latin professor he's swell; And he also might do For a window rod too, And a ruler and flagpole

as well.

Dr. Loving still thinks it his place To encourage the whole human race.

"If you'll only commence To use common sense, It's as plain as the nose on your face."

Now a genius I sing in my rhymes, For could there e'er in these scientific times, A babe, you suppose, Get a fly off its nose, Had not Lewis worked out "local signs"? [ 229 ]

The College Quizzer A Colliction of Practical Questions Selected from Recent Examinations at Richmond College

MATH 1. What is the sine of B. A. Degrees?

2. How can you find

Pi in Geometry?

3. Prove that your figure

has no angles.

4. Is it possible to rationalize a log?

5. Deduce the formula for Whiskers' humor.

PHYSICS 1. Which is the greater, the moment of force and lever arms in Physics Lab, or the moment of force and lever arms at lovers' farewell?

2. If a foot pound is defined as the amount of work done in moving one pound one foot, how much work does Dr. Loving do when he moves two feet?

3. Tommy has raised his mother to the highest pitch. How many beats per second may be heard, neglecting interference? Show that the number of beats increases with the rise in temperature.

4.

By Boyle's law, pressure is inversely proportional to volume.

Apply

this law to Reuben Martin and Victor Metcalf, and note results.

5. May the movements of your brain be defined as simple harmonic motion?

Neglect friction.

6. What is the difference between a centigrade, a B. A., and a Loving degree?

CHEMISTRY

1. Give your general conception of paramethylisobutylbenzine.

2. Explain how hot air is being used by our leading chemists.

3. State how you use natural gas.

4.

How are affinities affected by pressure? (a) Recall any experiments made by you in this subject.

5. Give latest scientific method of making matches. [ 230 "|

ENGLISH x.

What warrants the use of words in literature?

2. What relation has the climax of the plot to the second word of the third line?

3. Give the basis of your reasoning.

4. "Jack and Jill went up the hill To fetch a pail of water.

Jack fell down and broke his crown, And Jill came tumbling after." (a) How does this differ from a sonnet? (b) Explain symbolical meaning herein contained in regard to (1) Co­Education.

(2) Physiology.

(3) Gravity.

5. Describe all of Dickens' characters.

6. If romanticism and realism really exist, which do you consider more romantically real, realism or romanticism?

PHILOSOPHY 1. What is your opinion of things in general?

2.

Begin at the origin and tell all the causes that lead up to the consumma­ tion.

3. Exhaust your knowledge of logic.

4. Before the principle of local signs was known, how did one discover the pricking of a pin?

5. Take the following syllogism: "Logic is an easy study.

I don't like easy studies.

Therefore I don't like logic." and prove that false premises always lead to correct conclusions.

6. Which is more psychological, intention or inattention?

HISTORY 1. Give a brief outline of Mediaeval History.

2. Was Pippin an apple of discord among the Franks?

3. In history which of the Roman ears is known as the Roman frontier?

4.

During the persecution of Nero, how long did it take an Early Christian to become a late one?

[ 23r ]

The Knight in Sable Robes A Tragedy in One Act.

The Library. Time: 10:30, February 26, 1913.

Dramatis Personae:

Co­Eds, W., L., and C. Miss L.: "How strange Mr. C. looks this morning in that black suit!"

Miss W.: "Black! Why he has on his own lovely brown suit. I walked up to Phil, with him at 8:50. (Dreamily) He's so sweet. But he wouldn't be himself in anything but brown."

Miss L.: "But he was himself in black. I insist upon it! He couldn't have worn brown at 8:50, for I saw him in black at 9:40."

Miss W.: "Silly; didn't I tell you I talked to him? I have particular reason for remembering how nice his arm looked, too. It was SO muddy before Science Hall!"

(Enter Miss X. and Miss Y.) Miss X.: "Of course Mr. C. had on a brown suit! I remember distinctly how well it matched his eyes!"

Miss W.: "I knew it!"

Miss L.: "Well, I must be going crazy; but I have to believe the evi­ dence of my own eyes."

Miss Y.: "Who is the parti­colored gentleman? Let me decide the ques­ tion."

Miss W.: "Oh, don't you know Mr. C.?—the tall brunette with the lim­ pid brown eyes and divine eyelashes? You don't know him? The man with the fascinating smile and the bewitching dimple in his left cheek!"

Miss Y.: "Oh, of course! Stupid! The man who walks as if he trod on beds of roses, so softly and so silently. There is no doubt about it. He had on a brown suit this morning."

Miss L.: "Well; I'm perfectly desperate! I've lost either my eyesight or my mind. In either case my three years at college are entirely wasted.

What can I do? I feel my mind ebbing from me each instant of suspense."

Miss Y.: "The only thing to do is to wait for Chapel. Let us all watch so he cannot escape us."

[ 232 ]

(Scene shifts to Chapel. Senior row of Co­Eds. The eyes of Miss L., W., X., and Y. fixed

intently on the door. Nervous excitement shows itself

in their eyes and twitching muscles. Each fresh arrival brings a surge of excitement and a following collapse.

Meanwhile they sing Hymn No. i.

Finally a dimpling, soft­footed, BLACK­robed creature looms through the doorway.)

Miss L.: "Blessings on thy head! I can continue my college course!

Bring me my calculus!"

Miss W. (shrieking) : "My beautiful brown turned into sable!"

(Gives one gasp and is carried out in a dead faint.)

Exeunt Misses X., Y., and L. You have the tragedy, a true transcript from life. Repeated inquiries brought to light the fact that the unconscious cause of the catastrophe had actually worn both the black and the brown suits during the morning. You have seen the fatal results for the ladies. Is it too much for me, a true friend of theirs, to ask, for the sake of the hearts and minds of our Co­Eds, that the college sports will confine themselves to one suit per morning?

[ 233 ]

Approaching the Bar A Series of Lectures by the Faculty of the Richmond College Law School I. DEAN WRIGHT SARCASTIC McNEILL "Gentlemen" (in a tone of absolute finality),

"we have deemed it wise this

year to conduct a night school during the week preceding the Roanoke Ex­ amination, in order to increase, DEO VOLENTE, the percentage of Rich­ mond graduates who are annually per­ mitted to practice law, from 7.69­100 per cent, to 10 per cent, or more.

"The Domestic Relations subsisting between you and your instructors at once suggests to my mind the fruitful analogy of the mortgagor and mort­ gagee. You may lend us your ears, but NON CONSTAT that we shall ERGO convey to you, during our CO­VER­ TURE, even the faintest idea of your ma­rit­al rights. The 'mare' fact, however, that I have taken unto myself the beneficial interest of a CESTUI QUI TRUST by no means warrants you in assuming that my INTENT is to sell my black hat 'Charlie' on July 1st.

"No, Mr. Talley, I cannot state what the Virginia law is on the broad question of Mutuality, having, I admit, never read the statute applic­able to that subject. But I can soon tell you" (rapidly turning pages of note­book) "what the law ought, logically, to be."

(Silence for three minutes.)

"After a hasty persual of my voluminous Notes on Equity Jurisdiction,' taken under Professor Ames of Harvard, this much may be said: "(1.) Whatever the English Doctrine of Mutuality may be, it certainly IS NOT that if you receive your degree here at Richmond, 'ERGO' you may have specific License from the State Board of Law Examiners to hang out a shingle.

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"(2.) There is an apparent conflict of authority on the point in this coun­ try. The courts of Cal., Fla., Ohio, N. H., and N. Dak. hold that Law acts IN REM and Equity IN PERSONAM. But the view in D. C., Tex., Idaho, Alaska, and Tenn. does not 'jibe' well with that view, holding rather the true distinction to be—'Law is Law and Equity is Equity,' "As usual, I would prefer not to state MY opinion, even if I HAD one,— for what difference does it make what I think?

"In conclusion, let me add that no one who has ever read Professor Jere­ miah Smith's twelfth edition of 'LITTLETON ON TORTS' need fear any State Bar Examination in America. (In England, CONTRA.) The common law is truly an arbitrary system, but STATUTE law cannot be mastered by the aid of memory.

It must be REASONED out from the fundamental

maxim, 'If so, why so,—if not, why not?'

"I do not recommend to you the reading of text­books—first, because I know of none; and second, because they are 'marely' a statement of the law by some recognized authority. How much better it is to consult the Nev., Okla., or Ky. reports, and thus determine the COMMON LAW for yourself!

"Finally, I wish to remind you that the worst torture you can possibly in­ flict upon your Examiners at Roanoke is to (i) lounge in your seats, (2) put your feet on the desks, or (3) whisper to your neighbors in their presence."

HONORABLE PROFESSOR CAR­BURETOR GARNETT: "Ah—ah! no one can hope to answer these fool questions put up by the State Bar Examiners without memo­ rizing Vol. II of the Code. In order to understand our Virginia practice you must be thoroughly familiar with the History of the Feudal System.

You understand?

"Mr. Snead, bring me 103 Va., please.

I will read you the case of French vs.

Vradenburg, ah—my first

case before

, t he Supreme Court (which I lost, by the way).

Ah,—ah, this case added

subdivision '6­a' to the order of liabil­ ity of debts, and has become a leading case in Virginia.

[ 235 ]

' Mr. Self, do you remember the Rule in Shelly's Case? No, not exactly— just the opposite. I don't know how I can get that into your head without prizing it open! My teacher used to tell me, Mr. Self, that there are two ways to learn a definition—first, 'by heart,' and second, 'not at all.' I believe that is true. You understand?

"Mr. Talley, suppose you have two wives and 1,000 shares of First National Bank stock—and I hope you have. At your death, would the doc­ trine of DOS DE DOTE PETI NON DEBIT' apply? Understand? Oh, no! That's a different proposition. I shall not give you a 'horseback opinion' on the question; but if Mr. Snead will bring me Vol. II of the Code, I'll try to find

the Virginia law on the subject. When in doubt, I always! turn to

Section 3211, the Notice of Motion statute, as this is like a great vat, from which you can draw any legal principle desired. I can't find

the section now;

but before the examination you had better study it carefully in connection with Pennoyer vs. Neff and the Hortenstein case.

"It is important to remember that the Persians, Egyptians, Babylonians, Greeks, and Romans never had a 'trial­by­jury' system. Do you see that, Mr. Louthan? No? Well, Mr. Hargrove says 'the VULGAR mind CANNOT see it.' Now 'Evidence' does not mean every fool thing that takes place at the trial. Understand? (Mr. Ellis in an injured tone.) 'But, Mr. Garnett, much of that is not evidence at all.' Yes, that is correct, Mr. Ellis. But that is not the question. I will try to explain the distinction by giving you an, example: Suppose I have six horses, and want to make up two teams. Then I must put three horses in each. Now Mr. Self is about to ask how I can hitch three horses to a plow. But I refuse to discuss the POLICY of the law with Mr. Self and Mr. Gray. You must go to the Legislature for that!

"Ah—ah—Mr. Flywheel, suppose I sue you in DAMAGES, ah, CASE ." (Here the Class begin to loudly scrape their feet on the floor and bang their books together.) "I am sorry" (pulling out watch) "I have not time to take up that matter—(ah, you will find

that I explained it fully !n

Latin in 7 Va. Law Register, page 429)—for I must now take Mr. Louthan down to his office in my car." (Grabbing his hat, leather gauntlets and hand­ bag.) "All right, Mr. Louthan!"

LOGICAL SUCCESSOR, CHIEFLY MEANDERING CHICHESTER (standing to expose Phi Beta Kappa on fob) : "I wish to announce to the Class that I am just in receipt of a wireless from Professor 'Just Right Tucker of Virginia,' in which he says that he is unavoidably detained, and hence cannot meet you to­day. [ 236 1

The 'Virginia

Creeper' has been sidetracked for a week, owing to the rheumatism of its conductor. He bids me communicate his regrets, in which he feels sure you do not join, and recommends that you rise early on the morning of the ex­ amination, and read in Vol. II of his Grandfather's Classic,—I. Tucker on the Constitution—the splendid account of the founding of

Virginia in the

fourteenth century, and also the "Betty Lewis" case, the Pole Star of Construc­ tion for grants and prescriptive rights which go back to the Norman Conquest in 1189.

"Now, to return to our own 'vine and fig

tree,' I will at 'first blush'

assign for careful study the following one hundred and seventeen 'important' cases, without a knowledge of which no one may hope to secure a license by any mere 'rule of thumb.' After each of these references you should write the symbol 'N. B.,' which sig­ nifies 'important.'"

(Mr. Snead,

suddenly awaking and taking no­ tice :) "Professor, 'N. B.' stands for the Latin, 'NOTA BENE,' which means 'note well!"'

."Yes, Mr.

Snead" (smiling), "that is absolutely true.

Some of

you may have

STUDIED Latin, and hence may already KNOW this.

"It has been my pleasure to enter­ tain you all session with rambling ~1

— ­ ­

~

* dissertations upon and simplified

illustrations of the fundamental principles of Sales and Evidence. I now enter an entirely new and untrodden field,

and I shall endeavor, in the last analy­

sis,' to refer you to a sufficient number of legal volumes to enable you to 'parse' all the bars on the wrong side of Broad without 'collateral incon­ venience.' Your faculty is induced thus to work overtime by considerations of PRIVATE as well as PUBLIC policy. For the Trustees have intimated that unless more of our graduates 'parse' this June examination than have heretofore done so, we shall each (from the eldest even unto the youngest) be permitted henceforth to attend without interruption our several vast office practices. But so much aside—!

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"If you desire a rule for ascertaining the true intent of the Bar Exami­ ners, I offer you, as my last and final 'guess' of the session, one which is 'logically relevant,' viz. (which means 'as follows') : the 'Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule.' The question arises as to what declarations uttered after a transaction are exceptions to this rule. To illustrate this, I will draw a picture of a clock on the board, and let the hands point to the exact time of the finishing of the transaction. Then if we draw another set of hands, making the minute hand move on for an infinitesimal distance, and the hour hand a corresponding space (which I think you will find to be one­twelfth of the space moved over by the minute hand), these hands will represent the time of the after­made declaration; and we now see that the space between the hands represents the projection of time into the future, which will mark out the limits of the 'RES GESTAE' accoording to the Virginia doctrine" (etc., etc., etc., for one and a half hours).

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SEPT. 19—College opens.

Dr. Loving (to aspiring Freshie): "Why is there more echo in an empty room than when the room is full of people?"

Hope of the Freshman Class (after ten minutes of heroic mental deduction): "Be­ cause people act like pictures or drapery in a room and block the sound from making a noise.''

SEPT. 30—Dummy Practice begins. Father Riley suggests that if the style of dummy were changed, the tackling would have more life in it. He says the idea occurred to him several times during the summer.

As they came out of Wright's: "Val" Lee: "How do you like coca­cola, Miss ?"

Pretty Co­Ed (thoughtfully): "I like it all right when I'm drinking it, but I keep tasting it in my eyes and it strangles me."

[ 239 ]

OCT. 6—Rip Van Wilson begins his annual sleep.

Near­sighted old lady, running into Reuben Martin: "Dear me, what is THIS?" OCT. 4—Class Election. Drug stores win out.

Goodman (exhibiting a beer check which he had found near the campus): "Did anybody here lose a watch fob?"

OCT. 31—Co­Ed Hallowe'en reception to Senior Class.

Stanley Gray: "Flower, I'm a farmer, and to­night I'm going to bring suit in the Moot Court for damages for a per­ sonal injury."

Gardner: "What's the matter? Some­ body run over a hog?"

NOV. 15—Fraternity rushing season be­ gins. Goats treated royally. All in­ ducements, from automobiles to sodas, brought into play.

Professor Metcalf (reading a notice in Chapel): "Here is a notice for the Physics A Class from Dr. Loving, which I heartily commend to you: 'Be­ gin with Heat and go forty pages.'"

NOV. 30—Pledging time. Incidentals drop somewhat after goats are nailed.

Facetious Freshman (as Class bell rings ten minutes late): "They say that 'time and tide wait for no man,' but then 'all signs fail in case of a full Moon.' " DEC. 14—"Doc" Thomas succumbs for a few weeks to an overworked system and general breakdown. [ 240

DEC. 31—School re­opens according to schedule. Professors lecture to empty benches.

Hooray for Biology B! At its verdict there is no use in scoffin'.

"It isn't the cough That carries you off— But the coffin they carry you off in."

JAN 2.—Encouraging attendance at Chapel service—both of faculty and students.

"Bobby" Stewart (in French Class): "It seems there is no end to the modern improvements. For instance, people used to think they had to have a stove or fireplace to get heat. Now—well, sometimes you even get it from a Hole in the Wall."

JAN. 10—Usual after­Christmas epidemic of Mumps begins.

Prof. Garnett: "Mr. Smith, I saw a couple of men up at White Sulphur Springs matching for ten­dollar bills.

I suppose you have seen it done."

Smith: "Well—no, sir; not with ten­ dollar bills."

FEB. 26—Dr. William Lyon Phelps delivers series of lectures on American Litera­ ture.

Prof. Metcalf (discussing Samson Agonistes) : "Mr. Ingram, what consti­ tuted a Sabbath day's journey?"

"Doc" Ingram: "It was three fur­ loughs, Doctor." [ 241

]

O aagMatofr I FEB. 10—Rat Banquet.

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Our learned Professor Montgome— Ry is certainly working us some— .

To turn Shakespeare's plays Into neat Latin phrase Is the limit—O ME MISERUM!

/V&/" —

MAR. 8—Track Meet.

Prof. Van: "Mr. Bowles, you wrote an exposition on Shirtwaists. How did you get into your subject?"

MAR. 12—Picture taking for "Spider" be­ gins.

"She" Ellyson (on day before Philo­ logian election): "Mike, do you ever drink anything?"

"Mike" Crowell: "Why, er—er—, is that an inquiry or an invitation?"

FEB. 9—Glee Club Trip. Dress suits im­ ported from Horace S. Wright for the occasion.

"Preacher" (examining snap­shot for "Spider"): "Lord love us, if dat aint me! But Doctor, you knows I aint dat ugly." [ 242 ]

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FEB. 24—Baseball practice begins.

No wonder the Co­Eds can sail through Math! For instance: "Miss B1 remarked Whiskers, "sup­ pose you were shut up by yourself in a room and just had to get that example or have your head cut off. Now, just what would you do?"

Guilty embarrassment on the part of this pretty Co­Ed called forth a stage whisper from the back of the room: "Phone for Chick!"

MAR. 7—Triangular Debate. Revenge is sweet.

THE DIFFERENCE. I A mighty Senior met one day A Freshman New Co­Ed. "What a fresh young girl!" was what that rash Young Senior fellow said— And received a stare with an icy glare From the Freshman New Co­Ed. MAR. 25—College sports don glad rags and join Easter parade.

II Just fifteen years from that self­same day That self­same Senior, so they say, Met that lady, who, as the Fates had arranged it, Had the self­same name, and had never exchanged it.

Said the Senior, who was thinking of days gone by— "What a fresh young girl!"—And he heard a sigh Of such deep accord to his artless word, That he didn't bother to change it!

APR. 1—Campaign for Greater Richmond College extended one month.

"Kid" Lewis (on baseball trip): "Say, Frank, we're making some time, aren't we?"

Frank O'Neill: "Umph! Well, I guess so. We're on the coach next to the engine!"

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The Maple Often shall we, when in our larger home, Still in our minds this campus clearly see, Remember well how, in the days of yore, Beneath the tree That stood beside the old library door We gathered, and the countless times that we Have lounged beneath its bough. 'Twill always be A pleasant portion of our memory.

When Spring first breathed upon the college grounds, Soothing to peaceful warmth the sullen air, And called the hardest student out of doors Breaking away From the dark alcoves with their musty stores Of knowledge, and the stifling closeness there, Beneath the branches of that tree we lay, And studied for the quiz that came next day.

Or, as we studied deep for Fall Exam, Without the window, decked in all the glow Of Autumn's splendor, still it cheered us on.

'Twas at the same Old tree we met, when through its bare limbs shone The chill moon of November, and the snow­ Tinged air was frosty: There we came To celebrate the winning of the game.

Soon will the surging, onward­rushing city That like a seething ocean long has pressed Around our campus swallow in its foam Each spot that we Have long held dear about our college home.

Although, uptorn, our tree goes with the rest, Yet in the fertile soil of memory Deep­rooted, evergreen, it still shall be.

H. A. M. [ 244 ]

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Every convenience for the traveling man ; every comfort for the tourist

O. F. WE1SIGER, Manager

THE BREAD T H A T

EVERYBODY LIKES Made from the cream of the wheatfields. Baked in big, clean, modern, daylight bakery. Twenty­seven different kinds—every one the best of its kind.

Try a loaf today. You will find it the best bread you ever tasted.

On sale at your grocers ST

AMERICAN BREAD & BAKING CO. EVERETT PERKINSON, General Manager

6­8­10­12­14 E. LEIGH ST. Phone Madison 1657

FULTON BRICK WORKS Manufacturers and Contractors Phone Madison 5822

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

The College B oys Will always find a hearty welcome as well as everything in the line of Hardware, Sporting Goods, Paints, etc., at

B E L L ­ B R O W N H A R D W A R E CO. 1607 WEST BROAD STREET

THE PHOTOGRAPHS USED TO ILLUSTRATE THIS ANNUAL WERE MADE BY

HOMEIER & CLARK STUDIO: 307 E. BROAD STREET

H. SCHARMAN, Manager

Phone Monroe 1507

TRY U3 AND SAVE MONEY

NATIONAL WOOLEN MILLS The World's Famous Tailors WE MAKE

UN|ON

THE CLOTHES WE SELL

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Fit Guaranteed

721 EAST MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

QUALITY

SERVICE

COTTRELL & COOKE Job and Commercial Printers Engraved Cards and Announcements 104 GOVERNOR STREET

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Ritfimonti College Founded 1832

A strong, well equipped College that offers standard courses of instruction leading to the degrees of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts and the professional law degree of LL. B. SOME ADVANTAGES 1. Among many special advantages of Richmond College may be men­ tioned location in Richmond, a city of great memories, of marked culture, of large opportunities for the student in its churches, its public lectures, its libraries, and its museums.

2. A noteworthy advantage at Richmond College is a persistent tradi­ tion of plain living and hard work. New Professors coming into the Faculty soon remark on the seriousness of their students and their eagerness to learn.

3. Another advantage is the large number of scholarships the College holds for the benefit of worthy students. Preference is always given to those who have done well in their classes and need financial

aid to complete their

College course.

4. The last advantage to which attention is here called is the established reputation of Richmond College in centres of culture throughout America, and the consequent value of the College degrees. The new graduate of Richmond College is not an unknown man, but immediately joins a great and friendly host of alumni holding positions of power and influence.

The session opens September 19th. Winter Term begins January 2d. For catalogue, entrance certificate, and information, address

President F. W. BOATWRIGHT RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Whittet and Shepperson College and Commercial

^Printing College Annuals, Class Letters and all School Printing receive special care. G. Prices quoted on request

11­15 N. Eighth St., Richmond, Va.

Richmond, Fredericksburg

Potomac R. R.

AND

Washington Southern Railway

The Gateway

The Double­Track Link Connecting the

Between the

North and the South

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Baltimore 8c O hio Railroad Chesapeake 8c Ohio Railway Pennsylvania Railroad Seaboard Ai*­ Line Railway Southern Railway

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Fast Mail Passenger Express and Freight Route

Between All Points via Richmond, Virginia, and Washington, D. C. STUART C. LEAKE,

W . P . T AY L O R ,

W . M. T A Y L O R ,

Commercial Agent.

Traffic Manager.

Traveling Freight and Pass'r Agt.

RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

T HE BAUGHMAN STATIONARY CO. Manufacturing Stationers, Printers and Paper Dealers RICHMOND

VIRGINIA

ACA DEM Y of MUSIC, S ™ D ^ ! R G I N I A The Only Theatre in Town Playing the High Class Theatrical Perjormar es EIGHTH STREET, BETWEEN GRACE AND FRANKLIN

You Can Always Count on

Flowers of Guaranteed Freshness from

HAMMOND Virginians Largest Florist Telephone Madison OjO Richmond, Va.

E. J. WEYMOUTH O. A. MEISTER G. R. SMETHIE

Weymouth, M eister & Smethie Law and Miscellaneous

BOOK BINDERS College Annuals, Magazines, Etc.—Blank Book Manufacturers

105 and 107 Governor Street RICHMOND, VA.

Virginia School Supply Company f* New Warehouses and Offices Located at Hermitage and Marshall Streets

The Largest School Supply House in the South Every article needed for Schools and Colleges

WESTHAM HOME SITES

Nearest Neighbor of the Million Dollar College d Everyone interested in the NEW COLLEGE should investigate these sites. We will help you build a HOME. The natural enhancement of value will pay for your children's education. Natural beauty unexcelled. Refined neighbors.

Write for Information. Call o r Phone

WE ST H A M C ORPOR ATION 307­308 American National Hank Bldg.

Phone Madison 6267

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