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

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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.

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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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V. M. C. A. (4. 3. 2); President (1): Gym fiend (4, 3. 2, 1). One of the few men of good maxims who practice what they preach. During the long and trying siege oi the 2d Class year his room was a City of Refuge for all wooden men who profited greatly hv their visits. His mathematical ability is great but he ain’t much in Ordnance. Cook. I larolcl Earle, “Goo-goo. “Cookie. Three Stripes. Northampton, Mass. Lest men suspect your tale untrue. Keep probability in vino. Kept goo-goo in view (4. 3. 2, 1). Feathers his feet when lie walks. Likes his voice, which he uses considerably on the unfortunates of his company. A loud voice and gift of gab don’t constitute wisdom. The only man who knows the exact location of the fire last year in Lieutenant Ter- hune's back yard. Tries to dance like Chicagoans. Spoons on all the officers. F. A. F. A great hazer. and a member of the “Santee squad. Very bad at times, having thrown the bosun’s chair overboard. Smokes inveterately. A great lover of literature, having the reputation among those who know him of being exceedingly well read. Ilis height of ambition is to become an author of note. Has a drawling voice with which he loves to sing: Oh! how naughty the Mormons are. 26