United States Naval Academy - Lucky Bag Yearbook (Annapolis, MD)

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Blair, George Frederick, Georgie. Buzzard, Michigan. “An idler is a watch that wants both hands: As useless, if it goes, as if it stands. Color Guard (white); Gym (September, 1897). An agent for perfect hair restorer: has worn out two looking-glasses watching himself brush his hair. A very strong and athletic gentleman, easily overcoming the watchman and putting that pile of guff on the bum when returning to quarters after the other little boys had gone to bed. A favorite with the little girls in Annapolis. V. M. C. A. (4. 3. 2. 1). A very good and righteous man whose chiefest aim has been the bettering of his battalion. His doing of good for others is unceasing, but his efforts are unappre- ciated by the sin-hardened members of his class. “Plebes succumb with ease hut get over it with youngster” year. Bruff, Charles Lawrence. ‘‘Billie, Shorty. Buzzard. West Point, N. Y. He is not short, he is quite tall. He is the lad that courts them all Mop Committee (3. 1); Hustlers (4. 3. 2); Team (1); June Hall Committee (2). One of the few social beaux. This came from his great power of expression in few words: can express the most unutterable feelings by one word. Always has lots of girls to take to the hop and has an eye which would do an eagle credit, as lie never had a gold brick that wasn’t 24 karat. A great seaman, usually employed as a navi- gator. as he can descry the Cliff Mouse at a great distance. His extended sea serv- ice has given him that rolling motion on land. 24

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Babcock, John Vincent, “Cocky. Four Buttons, New Hampton. Iowa. There ure a hind of men so loose of soul That in their sleep will mutter their affairs. Hard luck (4, 3, 2. 1); Bachelor’s Club. When a plebe his favorite pastime was hooting like an owl for the benefit of un- known benefactors. A great pedestrian, walks even in his sleep; generous beyond hu- man nature, even offering to give his mattresses and hammocks to whomever they belonged. Bass, Ivan Ernest. “Ptolemy.” Four Buttons, Mississippi. The light of forty centuries looks down upon its.”- Napoleon. Bachelor's Club. A man of few words whose motto is Silence is golden; a direct descendant of the Ptolemies of Egypt. Now the legal agent for Egyptian pressed bricks, and other presses. Made a clean sleever by request, and. consequently, is not down on the Striper Brigade. Crew (2). He would like to be a Frenchman, is now a Naval Cadet, but who can tell what he may be when he becomes an Ensign? Knows a good joke when he hears it. and laughs at it. He laughs, too, sometimes when there is no joke, and, is, consequently, a great friend with the ladies on account of his mirth. 23

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Burwell, John Townsend. Pete. Buzzard, Mihvood, Va. He was a man, take him all in all, shall not look upon his like again. Class President (4, 3. 2, 1); Manager foot-hall team (1); F. A. F. High aims may not bring perfection but they advance one toward it. None knew him but to like him and a great many loved him. He enjoys a well-told story and what should accompany it. Thinks the Governor of N. C.'s speech to the Governor of S. C. the greatest one in history. Caffery. John Murphy. Senator. Murph. Four Buttons. Franklin. La. Bed. bed. bed, blessed bed. Heaven upon earth for a weary head.” —Shaksperf.. .ight Study Party (4 , f, 2, 1). Lost in sleep and Shakspcre Was ever tired and moves about very little ior fear of becoming more tired. Class orator. Buried Math. Lobbied for the commis- sion” bill. Full dinner-pail before Purity Brigade began to exist. Leader of Anti- Purity cohorts. Varied experiences in Annapolis. Sets speeches to music on violin. Castle. Guy Wilkinson Stuart. Hoot. “Pub. “Jim.” Buzzard, Milwaukee, Wis. “The man who smokes thinks like a sage. Hustlers (4. 3); 2d Crew (4): F. A. F. Surnamed the Great Stone Face. Smokes Bull Durham brand entirely. Thinks J— Gow a great man from more than one point of view. When tooth-pick shoes were in style he wore number thirteen, now only wears number twelve. Has only one foot in the grave.—there's only room for one.