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

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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

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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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Cox. Lewis Smith. “(.Sully, Three Buzzard. Atlantic City, Water, 'water, evcryzvherc. But not a drop to drink.” Extra fencing—once; led cheering West Point game. Reel-holder to His Majesty, and Captain of the afterguard. Has often wondered why cows don't fly. As a poet, musician, and singer he is unrivaled. In sooth, was the first to sing the entire score of the Belle of New York at the Naval Academy. Can always prove a disputed point by relating an experience of his in Atlantic City, generally mentioning a short and a tall man. Downes, John. “Dinghy, • Jack. ! » W m -, •A« One Stripe. Quincv, Mass. J. “ - A man must be a spoon. Hop Committee (i); June Ball Committee: Divisional base-ball team. A quiet-appearing man with a cool head and lots of nerve. Is not rattled by even the watchman's grim countenance thrust close to his own on a dark night. A great favorite with the ladies, but is usually devoted to one (one is a variable quantity, how- ever). Sometimes induced to play Smoky Mokes. Ruined his musical reputation, however, by playing in London without sufficient practice. m - Enochs, John Matt. Buck. Mucker. Buzzard, Crystal Springs, Miss. u I Help us. God! Trust us, man! Love us woman.” —Mrs. Browning. Second Crew (3. 2). Circassian beauty. He takes special delight in looking like a married man and teaching Sunday-school when on leave. Has discovered a new hair tonic with the help of the little doctor. He is so fond of the truth that, after telling a girl ior two hours how much he loved her, on leaving, he said to her: Don't believe a word I said. I was only lying anyhow. Ii Buck keeps on. the only place where he can conscientiously wear a hat will soon be on his chin. -