Northwestern Military Academy - Yearbook (Highland Park, IL)

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70 THE TARGET T116 Canine M 6I'I1lJC1'S NORTHWESTERN is the proud possessor of three bounding, barking and ofttimes bothersome brethren of the canine persuasion. These, ourplay- mates, and partners in mischief, are known individually as Sport, Jim for James, We should say, to make him a more dignified and creditable namesake to our brilliant James CJ, and lastly, but no less important by reason of his recent arrival, Sport H., or More Sport. As to which would be the More after a fairly conducted fight down at the bridge, it behooves us not even to conjecture. So burning a question had best be referred to the faculty where the greatest interests would be at stake. These three noble adjuncts of our military academy have the respec- tive breeds of water spaniel, collie and-well, just dog. Their pedigrees are vouched for by their masters. At any rate, we pronounce them irre- proachable, unmistakable and immutable. - Sport, the major, is especially apt and tricky, and has the Re- vised Manual of Arms down to a line art. He is a wonder at catching a ball, being surer with his teeth than Myer with his mitts. This Sport is also a valuable watch dog, but in attacking a stranger picks only the choicest calves. He is a veritable Czar de Lion. Jim is rapidly learning jiu-jitsu and will soon prove of valuable assistance to his master in defending him against the fierce little J aps. Sport II. has not yet evinced any notably remarkable traits, but time will tell, as it does for us all. Associations count for a great deal. Our mascot trio brings us dog-stew' luck, and we unanimously hope that none of our friends need ever be classified under Lost, Strayed or Stolen. Gut Major Not Guilty A GOOD deal of amusement was afforded the corps February 4th, when there appeared in all the Chicago papers a graphic account of Major L. P. Davison's kidnapping his four children from his wife at Highland Park. I I According to the newspaper accounts it seems that the Major stormed the home castle while his wife was securing divorce papers at Waukegan, and after getting by the lirst line of defense, consisting of an old family servant, he captured his own children. ' The names and initials of this Major Davison and our Commandant, Major Davidson, being so similar, a good deal of confusion resulted, espe- cially as our Commandant is pretty well known. The editors take pleasure in informing the public that Major David- son is not guilty of kidnapping his four children, that up to date they have seen no evidence of domestic trouble in his family, and we have no reason to believe that he has been spending his money in drinking and gambling.

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THE TARGET 69 A Pleasant Surprise UPON entering the mess-hall on Saturday, October 15, for our evening meal our eyes were greeted by the unusual spectacle of a score or more of the young ladies of Highland Park occupying positions at the training tables. The Seniors and football men were given the coveted seats and the meal merrily proceeded. After dinner the guests were escorted to the gymnasium, a musician was pressed into service and a pleasant hour or more was spent in an informal hop. Gther amusements of a light character were indulged in and the evening passed quickly away. Perhaps the most enjoyable feature of the evening was the moonlight stroll homeward. Even the longest way around made the way too short, and the time-honored proverb, A miss is good for a mile, was changed to fit the occasion. ' Class Rings THE members of the class of 1905 have this year decided to have seal rings made instead of having a class banner, as did the class of 1904. From our point of view the banner was not entirely a success, having ,,., t . . A,-t '.,! M . 7 ' Z, ' il,-fy. , X is 33-7561 3-it L '. ' l P, 5' i 1 it , . 531 if ' - 1 Q x U X AL . -. .-,.f, Q F I h f Q , 13: - .5 . 1',. pl 1 R S VVIMMING TANK-JUNIOR HOP neither the monogram which for four years stood as the emblem of the class, nor in fact, having any connection with the school. The close con- nection between the class monogram and that of the school is a pleasing feature of the relationship they bear to each other. In having rings we shall in no way depart from the old time custom, nor shall we adopt an emblem foreign both to our class and to our school.

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E and 11 Play. rt, Jim editable P0I'tan13 If which Klee, it best be ke. respec- di8Tees H1 irre- lie Re- itching Sport ily the Lluable aps. t time ,l. 1 hope 'ed or ' 4th, vlajor ilancl rmecl igan, mill' iam: aspe' vid- they a 110 and THE TARGET I Overland to Rockford T about 4 o'clock Sunday afternoon, May 21, Captain Yule A. in charge of Gun No. 1 and accompanied by Sergeant Major I. -I camping ground at Rockford, Sergeant Ward riding the Zipprich and Sergeant NVard, started on their trip to our Jalal 1 commandant's horse John , .'Diamond Lake Was reached that night, and camp Was made. The next morning an early start was made and Wauconda was reached at about 9:30. Burton's bridge was reached in time for dinner and shortly after they passed through Crystal Lake. Marengo Was reached about 10 o'clock at night and there a stop was made until the next morning. From here to Belvidere the trip was made in time for a rather late breakfast, enjoyed all the more, no doubt, because it Was late.' At Cherry Valley the corps passed them on the Way to camp with the assurance that at least they would find a tent to sleep in. At last Rockford appeared, and after a short rest for the horses, the march Was again taken up. Arriving at camp, a hearty Welcome was afforded them, and although ready to Walk for a few days, it was noticed that none of them offered to change places with others less fortunate on' the Way back. The B. C. T is the earnest desire of members of the senior class, as well '77 as of the rest of the school, to find out what kind of a mys- terious organization the HB. C. is. The name of it is a JMAXTXA mystery, and if any kind and thoughtful friend can throw any light upon, the subject We shall all be greatly indebted to him. The most serious question at the present time is, How did the shoes climb the flag pole? U 0.0 - 7 1