Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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THE Old Socks; how ' s Nick and all the little tricks? He will hardly appear embarrassed, so clap him on the back familiarly, and impress it upon him forcefully that you want to be his pal. You will then be escorted to the Military Store by an X.-C. O. Here you will be detained for a few minutes, and SUSPENDERS, the BUSTING BIRD, will attempt to sell you something; but don ' t be seduced. He will turn you over to Creeping J., who. following the policy of his MASTER, will take your balance, and order you to report to barracks under strict military discipline. Saunter into the arch (it may be your last chance), and make yourself known to the O, D., telling him you want a room and private bath, if he ' s the clerk of the joint. You will in all probability get one, which you will find surprisingly large by the number of meek Third Classmen it can accommodate — men who always pay their respects to the newly arrived, and inquire as to Wlio you are. and why? Entertain them with some little witticism at the expense of one of their numlier — but close faniiharity should be avoided. It may turn out later that they talk spitefully liehind your liack. and are not the right kind of friends. No further advice need be given the R- TS. for they are the most privileged of all classes, being given certain by-paths for tlieir special use, and having PERMISSION to walk in an attitude decidedly all their own. Do as you please — for a while ; you will soon learn better. - X 77 c $ C- tc n Two Hundred Fifty-;

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THE 4 -r EQUIPMENT While the Institute furnishes the essentials of military life, experience has taught that the following articles might possibly add to one ' s personnel : One chamliermaid One manicure set One Morris chair Four Persian rugs One pool table One anity box One shaky Ford One mahogany bar One brassiere Accessories for three An artist model and suitable situations. Evening clothes and prerequisites for gentlemen of leisure. One New York directory, and flowing command of French suitable for con- versation with certain after-Taps BIRDMEN. DEPORTMENT AND JUTIES fill }iioncy in my j itrsc — ' tis the iiidcl ' s jnly — Nickolini On reaching Lexington, proceed directly to Headquarters, and introduce yourself to Old Nick. Be cordial and friendly, by making some jocular remark like, Well, here I am. JPagc Two Hundred Fifty-Six

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THE MILITARY ' The SUBS to guiii some priniti ' JJ ' ent icild and ' boned ' Ihc men. ' ' — Blacksmith As military comes first, second, and last, each individtial should strive to be distinctive. For variety, you might salute the gardener with both hands. This distinct novelty he will most likely take for a decided honor, and you will gain Steam accordingly. If you are feeling unusually well, you may attend drill for a change. Make yourself popular by entertaining the Company while the Boy Captain is attempting to tell them about the Canadian Marines. However, if the weather is a little warm, and you are sleepy, just lie in your hay, and dream about drill — it will accomplish the same purpose. When challenging a visitor, who may come to pay his respects to Bull after Taps, ask for his visiting card and the time of his appointment, and show him into the private office. He may already have company. Page Two Hundred Fifty-Eight