Virginia Military Institute - Bomb Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

Text from Pages 1 - 306 of the 1914 volume:

v I ' ll I 11 % I f 1 1 1 I 1 p!f? f ;■; THE BOMB 1914 VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE lol i Brturatton to Colonel 3o m Jflcmr $atton the professor of jHobern languages jfor his interest ana untiring efforts in all things ' pertaining to the gooo of our alma J$ater anb his cnbeabors to instill toithin us the principles of useful citizenship this thirtieth uohime of Cftc Bomb isf affectionately bebitateb op the Class of Nineteen $unbreb anb JFourtccn HEX the conductor calls ' ' East Lexington, don ' t get excited; just sit perfectly still. If yon are asleep, do not wake; if you are reading, keep on reading. In fifteen or twenty minutes you will pass entirely through this suburb, which is over three hundred yards long. Then the train will execute About Face, and, after three or four fruitless attempts, will finally shuffle up the hill and deposit you safely on the platform of Lexington itself. Now just follow the crowd, and when he steps into the Lexington Livery Service go right in behind him : and Siamese will conduct you to our famous Alma Mater, where you will lie more than repaid for your trip. V. M. I. is the old headquarters of the Xew Market Battalion, the victim of Hunter ' s raid, for a long time the home of Stonewall Jackson, and the birthplace of The Bomb. In the glow of the beautiful sunset, you will hear the Boom of the Evening Gun, and the martial strains of the Institute Band. Along with this you will see the grim walls of Barracks, the lowering flags, and the shining- breastplates of the Corps as it passes in review. You feel a thrill, and want to be something besides a mere onlooker. Now the object of The Bomb is to let you see more, to give you an idea of what takes place behind those walls, and to tell you about the men behind those breastplates. Kind reader, we have tried faithfully to carry out this object; and we earnestly hope that the 1914 Bomb, in spite of our many mistakes, will be read with interest by our civilian friends, and bring back fond memories to all those who have ever been connected with the dear old Institute. I ' iOAHIi 01 VlSITOKS SkkJEiSy ..It lit A . !i_tS jsMz_ iMMm SITO ' R HIS EXCELLENCY, HENRY CARTER STUART, GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH CUM MANOER-IN-CHIEF Cfte TBoarO (Expiration of Terms, Jii.y 1, 1014) GENERAL CHARLES J. ANDERSON Richmond. V GENERAL CECIL C. VAUGHAN Franklin, Va COLONEL JOSEPH BUTTON Richmond, Va HONORABLE THOMAS L. TATE Draper. Va COLONEL FRANCIS L. SMITH Alexandria, Va (Expiration of Terms, .hi.y 1. 1916) HONORABLE RORER A. JAMES. President Danville, Va HONORABLE EDWARD ECHOLS , Staunton, Va HONORABLE GEORGE L. BROWNING Orange, Va CAPTAIN MONTGOMERY B. CORSE Lexington, Va Members of tfjc !3oarO C-r=t)ffirio GENERAL WILLIAM WILSON SALE. Adjutant Generai Richmond, Va HONORABLE HENRY C. STEARNS, Supt. of Public Instruction Richmond, Va 7 !HMEfe%Bf ;iMyIl GENERAL EDWARD WEST NICHOLS Horn in Petersburg, Virginia, June 27, 1858; student Hume and Cook ' s School, 18(iii- i ' .l; student McCabe ' s School, 1869- 74; entered Virginia Military Institute in 1874. graduating in 1878 with fourth stand .11 class of twenty-four, and as a Cadet Lieutenant : studied law under tutors and at the University of West Virginia; Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Vir- ginia Military Institute, 1878-81: practicing lawyer in Norfolk, Virginia. 1881; Pro- fessor of Mathematics, Virginia Military Institute. 1890-1907; author of Nichols ' Analytical Geometry and of Nichols ' Differential and Integral - Calculus ; asso- ciated with the American Reporter Inter- national Railway Congress in scientific in- vestigation since 1903; member of the Vir- ginia Geological Society; member of the Society Promoting Engineering Education; member of the Committee of College Presi- dents on Summer Camps: Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute since 1907. GENERAL SCOTT SHIPP, LL. D. Born in Fauquier County, Virginia. August 2, 1839; attended Warren Green Academy. Warrenton, Virginia, and Pulton College. Fulton. Missouri; member of engi- neering corps in Missouri. 1855-56; entered Virginia Military institute, September. 18.50. graduating in 185!) with fourth stand in class of twenty-nine, and as Captain of Company D ; Assistant Professor of Mathematics Virginia Military Institute. 1859-00; Professor of Latin, 1860-61; Assistant Adjutant-General, Captain in the Provisional Army of Virginia and Major of the Twenty-First Virginia Volunteers, lstil ; Commandant of Cadets. Virginia Military Institute. September. lS(il-(IO: in command of the battalion of cadets at the liattle of New Market. May 15, 1864; graduated in Law at Washington and Lee University while commandant of cadets; Professor of Latin, 1876-90; Superin- tendent of the Virginia Military Institute, 1890-1907; LL. D. at Washington and Lee, 1891; member of the Board of Visitors of the United States Military Academy, 1890; president of the Board of Visitors of the United States Naval Academy, 1894; since 1907, Superintendent Emeritus of the Virginia Military Institute. COLONEL HUNTEK PENDLETON, M. A.. I ' ll. D. Born in Fredericks Hall, Louisa County, Virginia, January 2 ' i. 183S; attended private school, Louisa Court House, Vir- ginia i student Aspen Hill Academy, Louisa County, 1872-75; entered University, 1875: M. A., University of Virginia, 1881; In- structor, Pantops Academy, near Char- lottesville. Virginia, 1881-82; student in ( liemistry. University of Virginia, 1882-83: student University of Gottingen, Germany, in Chemistry and Mineralogy, 1883-80; I ' ll. 1).. University of Gottingen, 1886; In- structor in Chemistry, Tuft ' s College, Boston, Mass.. 1SS7-S!); Professor of Natural Science, Bethany College, West Virginia, L889-00; Colonel and Professor of Chemistry, Virginia Military Institute, since .luh 30, 1800. ' m mm M MS jmeb COLONEL NATHANIEL l;. TUCKER, B. S.. C. E. Student Shenandoah Valley Aeademj ; entered Virginia Military institute, Septem- ber, 1885; graduated Virginia Militan institute in isss. with first stand in class of fifteen and as Cadet Quartermaster; First Jackson-Hope Medalist; ' . F... Vir ginia Military institute, 1888; Assistant Professor of Latin. 1888-80; B. S. in t hemistvy. Virginia .Military Institute, L889; Assistant Professor of hemistry, 1889-91; Adjunct Professor of Mineralogy and Geology, 1891-96; member of the State Board of Education, 1907-1911; since 1890, Professor of Geology and Mineralogy. KffiIMB%slrfiS;r Q) gjMlfeia COLONEL FRANCIS MALLORY. C. E. Boni August 15, 1868; graduated from Norfolk Academy, 1886; entered Virginia Military Institute, August, 1886; graduated as Second Jackson-Hope Medalist, July, 1889; C. E., Virginia Military Institute; Commandant and Professor of Mathematics, Fishburne .Military Academy, ISSO-ni: Post Adjutant and Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Virginia Military Institute, 1891-94; postgraduate student of physics, mathematics and astronomy, Johns Hopkins University, 1894-97; Adjunct Professor of Physics and Astronomy. Virginia Military Institute. 1897-99; since 1899, Professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering at the Virginia Military Institute. Commandant of Cadets. Virginia Military Institute, 1002-04; member of the State Board of Education; since 1904, Professor of Latin and History, Virginia Military Institute. COLONEL HENRY CLINTON FORD, B. S.. I ' n. I). Born December 12. 1867, in Charlotte County, Virginia; attended private school in Charlotte County; student Agricultural and Mechanical College. Blacksburg, Virginia, 1S84-85; entered the Virginia Military In stitute 1886, graduating in 1880 with fourth stand in class and as Cadet Adjutant: B. S.. Virginia .Military Institute. 1889; Assistant Professor of Modern Languages and Tactics. Virginia Military Institute, 1889-90; Com- mandant of Cadets, Wentwortb Military Academy. Lexington. Missouri, 1890-93; student University of Virginia, 1893-95; I ' h. IX. University of Virginia. 1899; Ad- junct Professor of Latin and English, Virginia Military Institute. 1899-1902; 13 COLONEL JOHN MERCEK I ' ATTON, M. A. Hutered Virginia Military Institute, 1876; graduated in 1880 with first stand in class of twenty-four; First Jackson-Hope Medalist; Assistant Professor of Mathe- matics, French and Tactics, Virginia Mili- tary Institute, 1880-82; studenl at the University of Berlin, 1882-83; studenl hi Paris, Madrid, and Seville. 1883-80; Asso- ciate Professor of Modern Languages, Uni- versity of Indiana. January-June, 1886; M. A., University of Indiana. 1880; In- structor in Bellevue High School, Virginia, 1880-87; Principal of the St. Paul ' s School for Boys, California; Principal of the Visalia Normal School, California; law si ii. lent 1890-92; Principal Assistant in Hoitt ' s School for Boys, California; Prin- cipal nf Literature, Grammar School; Prin- cipal of Union High School. No. 1, and In- structor in Modern Languages in the Oak- land High School; Professor of Modern Languages and Commandant of Cadets. Uni- versity of Arizona; Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Virginia Military In- stitute, 100.5; since 100.5. Professor of Modern Languages, Virginia Military In- stitute. ElifeiB S fgWJit 1il_l1 M COLONEL THOMAS ARCHER .M INKS, li. S., C. E. Student Norfolk Public Schools and Gatewood ' s Scl 1 for Boys; entered the Virginia Military [nstitute 1895, gradual ing June, 1898, with first stand in class of twenty-two and as Second Lieutei t of Company li ; with the Southern Paving and Construction ( ' pany, 1898-1900; with the Asheville Street Railway Companj 1900-03; with the Seaboard Air Line Rail- way Company, 1903-05; Adjunct Professor of Engineering, Virginia Military Institute 1905-07; member of the State Highway Commission, 1900; Colonel and Professor of Civil Engineering, Virginia Military Institute, since 1907. 15 COLONEL CHARLES WVA ' IT WATTS. C. E. Student Norfolk Academy, 1SS7-80- entered the Virginia .Military Institute 1899, graduating in June, 1893, with fifth stand in class of twenty-seven, and as Second Lieutenant of Company A ; In- structor at the Danville Military Academy. 1893-96; C. E., Virginia .Military Institute. 1893; Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Virginia Military Institute. 1890-99; Ad- junct Professor of Mathematics, Virginia Military Institute. 1899-1908; Lieutenant- Colonel and Associate Professor of Mathe- matics, 1908; since 1909, Colonel and Pro- fessor of Mathematics, Virginia Military Institute. Church of the Fathers, and Theocritus in English Literature ; editor of Milton ' s Minor Poems in Johnson ' s English Classics; since 1910, Professor of English at the Virginia Military Institute. COLONEL ROBERT THOMAS KERLiX. M. A.. I ' ll. D. Born Newcastle. Missouri. March 22. 1800; M. A.. Central College, Missouri, 1890; Johns Hopkins University. 1889-90; University of Chicago and Harvard Uni- versity; Ph. D.. at Yale. 1906; Professor of English, Missouri Valley College, 1890- 94; in active ministry of the M. E. Church, South ' , 1895-98; chaplain of the Third Missouri Volunteers, Spanish-American War; Professor of English. Missouri Valley College, 1901-02, Southwestern University. 1902-03, State Normal, Warrensburg. Missouri, 1903-06; Instructor in English, in Yale, 1900-07: Professor of Literature, State Normal School, Farmville, Virginia. 1908-10; author of Mainly for Myself, Cam]) Life of the Third Regiment, ' The £ fc, i - Avfi S i k_ ' TJyj W£W si 3f ' . T 1908-12; author of Wise ' s Gunnery, History of the Eastern Shore of Virginia. V. M. I. Papers, The Strong Arm of Lee. and of Gloria Victis, or the Virginia Military Institute as a School of Arms : First Lieutenant anil Battalion Adjutant. First X. V. Infantry. 1905-07; Captain and Adjutant. First Battalion Field Artillery. Virginia Volunteers, 1909-12; member of the Raven Society. Eli Banana Society, and I ' hi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity. West Vir- ginia: honorary member of the Phi Beta Kappa; since 1012, Commandant of Cadets and Professor of Economics and Political Science. Virginia Military Institute. COLONEL JENNINGS CROPPER WISE. B. S,. LL. B. Born Richmond. Virginia. September 10, 1881: student Phillips Exeter Academy. 1896-9S: entered the Virginia Military Institute in 1S98: graduating in 1902 with fourth stand in class of thirty-nine: mem- ber of Virginia Military Institute football team. 1899-1901: Second Lieutenant. Ninth U. S. Infantry. 1902-05; Secretary of the Carthage Machine Company, Carthage. X. Y.. 1005: with the St. Regis Paper Com- pany. September. 1905, to November, 1906; President of the J. C. Wise ami Co.. and of the Kamargo Supply and Brokerage Company. 1000: University of Virginia Law School, September. 1007. to June, 1909; member of the Richmond Bar Association. mm rt£ T ® jim COLONEL RUSSELL JAMES, First Lieutenant Third Q. S. Infantry Born in Danville, Virginia, April 24. 1KK2; eleven years in the Danville Public Schools; entered the Virginia Military Institute in 1901, graduating in 1005 with seventh stand in elass of twenty, and as Cadet Captain of Company A : captain of the football team 1005; member of the gymnasium team and track team: Coach of the Hampden-Sidney football team, 1005; Army Appointment from the Virginia Mili- tary Institute; commissioned Second Lieu- tenant. February 12. 10117; promoted to First Lieutenant September 2, 1011; served in Philippine Islands, April 5. 1007, to May 10. 1008. and from April 5. 1010, to March 0, 1012; China Expedition, March 0, 1012, to August 4, 1912; Recruiting Service. January 1. 1913, to August 4. 1013: since September, 1013. Professor of Military Sience and Lictias, Virginia Military Institute. 31j r Jra%li a mm m : %m mmm COLONEL FRANCIS II. SMITH, JR. Entered the Virginia Military Institute 1864, graduating in 186 9 with fourth stand in class of twenty-three; Post Adjutant. 1864-69; Assistant Professor of Mathe unities. Virginia Military Institute. 1876- 90; teacher Lynchburg High School. 1892- 93 and 11100-02; Associate Principal of Ann Smith Academy. 1803-1000: Superintendent of the Staunton Public Schools. 1902-09; Associate Professor of Mathematics. Vir- ginia Military Institute, 1909-13; since 1013. Colonel and Professor of Secondary Mathematics, Virginia Military Institute. 20 LIEUT.-COL. ROBT. BARCLAY POAGUE, B. S. Bom in Rockbridge County, Virginia, December 5, 1881; attended Lexington High School ; entered the Virginia Military In stitute ISO , graduating in 1900 with fourth stand in elass of twenty-six: with the American Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany, and with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. 1900; Com- mandant of Cadets (_ hamberlain-Hunt Academy, Port Gibson, Mississippi, 1902- 113; with the Gulf and Shi). Island Railroad Company, Gulfport, Mississippi, 1903-04; Assistant Professor of Physics. 1(104: Major and Adjunct Professor of Drawing, 1908- 1013: in charge of Summer Coaching School. 1908-12; since 1913, Lieutenant- Colonel and Associate Professor of Engi- neering. Virginia Military Institute. MAJOB MUBRAY F. EDWARDS, B. S. Cadet Blees Military Academy, Macon, Missouri, 1809-1902; entered the Virginia Military Institute in 1004, graduating in 1(1(17 with second stand in class of thirty, and as Cadet First Lieutenant of Company B ; Second Jackson-Hope Medalist; Commandant Rugby Academy, New Orleans. 1007-08: Assistant Professor. Virginia Military Institute. 1008-00; Lehreramts- assistant in the Harbinger liealgymnasium and Bealschule, Harburg a. d. Elbe, Ger- many, under the auspices of the Carnegie Foundation, X. Y.. 1909-10; Instructor in Latin and German, Kirkwood High School, Kirkwood. Missouri. 1010-11: Post Ad- jutant and Assistant Professor of German, Virginia Military Institute, 1011-13; post- graduate student in German, University of Wisconsin, .summer sessions of 1011 and 1912; since 1913. Major and Adjunct Pro- fessor of German. Virginia Military In- stitute. 22 2rf ■hLiL JILis Wi List of Superintendents and Commandants upEtfnten Dents 1. Francis Hennet Smith. U. S. M. A.. 1829, 1839-1889. Resigned Second Lieutenant U. S. Artillery. 1836. Major-General, Virginia Militia, C. S. A. 2. Scott Siiipp. V. M. I., 1859, 1889-1907. Brigadier-General Virginia Volunteers. 3. Edward West Nichols, V. M. I.. 1878, 1907 . Brigadier-General Virginia Militia. CommanDants and Acting CommanDants 1. Francis Henney Smith. V. S. M. A., 1829, 1839-1842. Colonel Virginia Volunteers. 2. Thomas Hoomes Williamson , Ex-U. S. M. A.. 1829. 1842-184(1. Captain Virginia Volunteers. 3. William Gilham, U. S. M. A.. 1836, 1840-1802. Resigned First Lieutenant U. S. Artillery, 1840. Colonel Virginia Volunteers. Colonel 21st V irginia Infantry. C. S. A. 4. Scott Siiipp, V. M. T., 1859. 1802. to Jan., 1890. Lieutenant-Colonel C. S. A. and Virginia Volunteers. 5. Nathaniel Beverly Tucker, V. M. L, 1888, Jan., 1890. to March, 1890. Major Virginia Volunteers. 0. Asa L. Duncan, V. M. I., 1883, March, 1890, to Sept.. 1890. Major Virginia Volunteers. 7. Thomas R. Marshall, V. M. I.. 1879. Sept.. 1890. to June, 1S94. Colonel Virginia Volunteers. 8. Samuel Dickerson Rockenracii, V. M. I.. 1889. Sept.. 1894. to June, 1895. First Lieutenant U. S. Cavalry. 9. David Price, U. S. M. A., 1873, Sept., 1895. to May. 1898. First Lieutenant U. S. Artillery Corps. 10. Branch Beale Morgan, V. M. I., 1893, May. 1898, to June. 1900. Major Virginia Volunteers. 11. Richard Coke Marshall, V. M. L, 189S. June, 1900, to Feb.. 1902. Captain I . S. V. Major Virginia Volunteers. 12. Henry Clinton Ford, V. M. L. 1889, Feb., 1902, to Sept.. 1903. Major Virginia Volunteers. 13. Louis Harvey Strother, V. M. I., 1877, Sept., 1903, to June, 1900. Major U. S. Infantry. 14. Morrell Madison Mills, V. M. I., 1897, Sept., 1906, to June. 1909. First Lieutenant U. S. Artillery. 15. Samuel Reid Gleaves, Ex-V. M. I., 189S, U. S. M. A., 1900, Sept.. 1909. to June. 1912. Captain U. S. Cavalry. 10. Jennings C. Wise. V. M. I.. 1902. June. 1912 . Resigned Second Lieutenant U. S. Infantry. 1905. Colonel Virginia Volunteers. Professors of SQHitarp cienee COitJjout Cactical Duties 1. John Sprye Parke. Jr.. U. S. M. A.. 1875. Sept.. 1891. to June. 1893. First Lieutenant U. S. Infantry. 2. Edmund Molyneux Blake, U. S. M. A.. 1885, Sept., 1S93. to June, 1S95. Second Lieutenant 5th U. S. Artillery. 3. Henry W. T. Elgin, V. M. I.. 1905. Sept. 1912. to June, 1913. First Lieutenant U. S. Coast Artillery Corps. 4. Russell James, V. M. I., 1905, Sept., 1913 . First Lieutenant 3d U. S. Infantry. SLiS-PliOFE.SSORS CAPTAIN BRAXTON DAVIS MAYO, B. S. Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Drawing, and Tactics CAPTAIN BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CROWSON, B. S. Assistant Professor of English. German, and Tactics CAPTAIN SAMUEL MOREHEAD MILLNER, B. S. Assistant Professor of French, Latin. History, and Tactics CAPTAIN ROBERT CHAPMAN SNIDOW. B. S. Assistant Professor of German and Tactics CAPTAIN ALEXANDER HALL ELLISON. B. S. Assistant Professor of Engineering and Tactics CAPTAIN WILLIAM HOWARD EDWARDS, B. S. Assistant Professor of Chemistry and English CAPTAIN CHARLES GIDEON MILLER. B. S. Assistant Professor of Physics, Electricity, and Tactics CAPTAIN ABRAM FRANKLIN KIBLER. B. S. Assistant Professor of Physics and Tactics CAPTAIN HENRY GR1GSLEY POAGUE Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Athletic Director CAPTAIN KENNETH SINCLAIR PURDIE. B. S. Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Tactics Military Staff MILITARY- ' S TAFE CAPTAIN KENNETH SINCLAIR PURDIE Post Adjutant MAJOR HUNTER McCLUNG, M. D. Post Surgeon COLONEL V. T. POAGUE Treasurer a. d Military Storekeeper MAJOR ERNEST SALE Commissary and Quartermaster CAPTAIN .T. W. GILLOCK Assistant Military Storekeeper CAPTAIN JOSEPH R. ANDERS! X Historiographer MISS NELLIE GIBBS Librarian C J | AjTnrr iKrHn v j Amn iBMa ' B , jjg jllga s First Class Officers BLANDY BENJAMIN CLARKSOX. WILLIAM TARDY CLEMENT EDWIN PARKER CONQUEST - President .Vice-Presidext historian Colors: Maroon and Gray THOMAS STOKES ADAMS Richmond, Va. Stohees Matriculated 1909. Private Co. D ; Corporal Co. B ; Sergeant Co. E ; Lieutenant Co. B ; Marshal Final Ball (2) ; Marshal Final German (1) : Glee Club (2); Assistant Manager Basket- Bail (2); Manager Basket-Ball (1): The Bomb Stall ' (1) ; Class Football (2) : Monogram Club ( 1 ). If nil the world loves a lover, then we need have ii fear for the future of ihis Adams in dividual. .Music is also one nf his drawbacks. The minute he receives one of those pink en velopes from the Sapphire Country it ' s: Mister. go borrow me a guitar, and such ballads, melodies, and ditties you have never heard. Monkey says. If that girl is as much in love as he is. I feel sorry for her roommates. Stokees, besides having a strong affinity for peanuts, can make marvelous after-dinner speeches, and lias a voice like Mrs. Winslow ' s Soothing Syrup. in after-life the biped here pictured in- tends to practice lumber in the state of North Carolina. Petersburg, Va. Billy — Kin m out — Piedm on t Willie Matriculated 1910. Private Co. D (4), (3); Private Co. C (2), (1) ; Marshal Final Ball (2) ; Marshal Final German ( 1 ). Pause, gentle reader, and behold this intelligent brow. Be sure and let it sink in. for some day It will undoubtedly decorate the balls of fame. There was a time when Kinmont looked upon a calic with fear and trembling: but now his audacity among ladies is astounding. A lover of sleep is Willie; and when once he and his bay have made connection, the only wav to arouse him is to say, I. el ' s go fishing. This hazardous sport pleases every liber of bis being, and the Nile affords him excellent opportunities tor amusement, lb ' insists thai Petersburg is a nice building, and we just won ' t contradict him. His ambition is ■street. {XL%AJ 32 HEXEY AVEKILL Orange, Ya. Buzz Matriculated 1910. Private Co. F ( 4 ) , ( 3 ) , (2); Military Secretary ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1); Cadet Staff (2); Editor- in-Chief of Cadet (1) : Class Valedic- torian; Class Basket-Bail (2), (1). The Buzz, flopping down into Lexington, at- tracted no doubt by the sight of so much carrion around barracks, has stayed with us to the very end. Beginning as a rat the Buzzard has dis- tinguished himself. As a third classman he vehemently, hut perhaps wisely, refused promotion to the high office of corporal, and since has ac- quired from time to time excess of demerits. He may be found at any time, when not in the hay, sitting across a table, sometimes writing for the Cadet, which under his able leadership has turned out to be an unparalleled success. lie was an aspirant in the line of basket-ball, until a post standing near almost put him out for good. We are now waiting to hear of Buzz ' s success in smashing baggage at the new station they some time will get at Orange. Distinguished by being. besides Ohambliss. the only man able to listen to Root for five minutes at a time. 33 HAYCOCK BAXXIXG, JE. LOS AxGELES. C ' AL. Hank — Jew Matriculated 1909. Private Co. B : Private Co. E (3). (2). (1) ; Cad, t Staff ( 2 ) . ( 1 ) : The Bomb Staff ( 1) ; Mandolin Club (3). (2), (1). When this South Sea Islander arrived, any one. judging from his complexion, would have taken him for an Ethiopian, but one glance at his beak would have been sufficient to dispel this illusion. Hank possesses baskets full of knowl- edge, which he expounds in his own peculiar lan- guage to any listener, willing or otherwise. He is the only heathen within our midst, for. as Colonel Kerlin says. He ain t got no religion mos ' heartily. The .Tew is an accomplished photog- rapher, and is continually worrying his roommates with his offensive liquors. Can be seen almost any night leaning out of the window of 92 about 1 :00 a. M. Masters electricity without difficulty, and expects to be a Frosh at Cornell next year. A Jw vOfv. J-Wwvw . V . LLOYD II. BERGMAN Forth Worth, Texas Pedro Matriculated 1911. Private Co. F ; Private Co. A (2), (1): Marshal Final Ball ( 2 ) : Marshal Final German (1). Lei not the above picture lead you astray or cause you to turn this page, but pause — read these lines about a man. who. having toured two states. can describe the North Pole better than Admiral I ' l tin up hi aate of -old Israel. He is famed in cs as a Russian dancer, and on several occa- sions caused Tim to rush from his delinquencies in order to suppress the boisterous audience. V. II. I. has tempered this man from the wild plains of Texas into a soldier of repute, and now sends him on a mission assured that he will repay her for her toils. SAMUEL S. BBADFORD, JR. Fredericksburg, Va. ( 1 run 1 1 urn — I ' i villi ' Steam ship ' Matriculated 1910. Private Co. F ( 4 ) . (3) , (2), ( 1 ) : Marshal Final Ger- man (1) ; (. ' lass Football (1). This pair of spectacles reported to the 0. D. in 1910. lie holds the record of being the only human with a nicked anatomy. He received this blemish when a rat and somehow it has never worn off. As a third classman he was a model keydet : but. lo, when a second classman he defied authority so grossly as to tell a higher up to go to the . for which episode he was afforded many opportunities for reflection and repentance. Ves. friends, Cupid ' s darts have found his obdurate heart, and it lies bleeding on the hanks of the Rappahannock. Whether Grand- ma chooses Electrical Engineering or Domestic Science for his vocation, we are sure success will follow him. W4 WTLLARD COWLES BROWN Washington, D. C. Willard Matriculated 1910. Private Co. B ; Corporal Co. ' ( ' : First Sergeant Co. E ; Lieutenant Co. F : Rifle Team (4), (3); The Bomb Start ' (1); Cadet Staff (1). Brown, W.. sir, Washington. D. C. sir. These words ushered into being as a cadet the cutest little tow-headedest rat ever seen. But as the days passed his stature increased as did also liis gray matter. He is now a mental giant and his frame has broadened almost in proportion to his cranium. And his elbows make him the best-looking officer ever. Bone is his undying ' motto. The result is that W. C. Brown. District at Columbia falls from the lips of the adjutant at finals with the poetic rhythm of much practice, and (Hd Nick casts a loving eye on him whenever his strut carries him near that dignitary. His ambition is to go to Boston Tech. and. with the knowledge there acquired, to get a job veiling front at some hotel. IU.C.R WITHERS ALEXANDER BURKESS Richmond, Va. Pinkey Matriculated 1910. Private Co. A : Corporal Co. D ; Sergeant Co. D : Lieutenant Co. V : Marshal Final Ball (2); Chairman Class Ring Committee (2); Marshal Final German (1): Busi- ness Manager of The Bomb (1) ; Presi- dent of Episcopal Church Club ( 1 ) : Secretary Monogram Club (. ' - ' ): Class Football ' (3) : Varsity Football (2), (1) : Class Basket-Ball (1). Put on your smoked glasses and take a long look at this headlight. The above picture is his fourth attempt ; and it had to he taken with his cap on, the hair being put in afterwards. But far he it fri m us to throw tiff on lMnkey ' s per- sonal appearance. Really, we think he is very fortunate in being illuminated as he is all the time. His favorite occupations are: first, imitat- ing a cigarette butt i lighted at one end) and hiding in the Klaus ' on the fourth stoop O- C. M. N. I. ; and, second, commanding some sub- ordinate in sharp staccato to report Chambliss for trifling. May rinkey be as much of a lit in after-life as he has been during V £ -- TUENEE MASON CHAMBLISS North EmpomiAj ' a. Empty-Head — Vacuum Dame — Adjutant — Adjie .Matriculated 1911. Private Co. A ; Private Co. F (2), (1) ; Class Base- ball (2), (1) : Class Football (1) : Mar- shal Final German (1): Class Banquet Committee (1). O-o-h ! Tour ' ' Vaccie ' s so sick! What makes him so sick? Nobody knows. Sunn ' say it ' s lack of brains. Maybe so! At any rate it has been proved, nol only by Newton ' s fourth law of motion, hut by Right Reverend Colonel Monk Mallory, that he is 99 per cent, vacuum under actual working conditions. Now. who ' d believe thai ' Why. anybody! Vaccie swears he isn ' t ignorant. lie savs he can prove Christopher c.lumhiis didn ' t make an egs stand up by busting Hi he ins Hint egg il tnything ' ll stand up it. Bui be that as il right: but brains be l i n. f CC ± A 7 36 CAMILLUS CHRISTIAN, .IE. Lynchburg, Va. ( ' am m y — Guinea Pig Matriculated 1909. Private Co. C ; Corporal Co. C ; First Sergeant Co. IV : Captain Co. B ; Committeeman Final Ball (2); Chairman X- ' 13 Class Ring Committee (2); Assistant Manager Baseball (2); Manager Baseball (1) ; Post Exchange Council (1) ; The Bomb Stall (1): Monogram Club (1): Class Football (2); Varsity Football Squad (1). Hair grows very fertilely everywhere on this Individual save upon thai unimportant part of bis anatomy — Hie dome. Verily the hairs of his head are numbered one. This may he accounted for. however, when one thinks of the vacuum inside. Hailing from the mountainous Lynchburg, Guinea ' has succeeded in developing his leg muscles to incredible magnitudes. In the summer time it has been said that he wears sunny sacks for pantaloons. We have already spoken of the vacuum, hut its owner has done some excellent headwork in spite of this. His method of study ins Chemistry hy proxy should he recorded in the halls of fame. May Cammy always have as much success in maxing up life ' s work. JOHN HAMILTON CHBISTTAN Lyxchburg. Va. John — Chris Matriculated 1910. Private Co. C (4), (3) ; Private Co. E ; Private Co. B ; Marshal Final Pall (2): Marshal Final German (1). This disciple of Bacchus. Adonis, and Whipple camp in with us in September. 1910, at rather a tender age. and has been getting tenderer with age ever since. He has always been too much engrossed with writing letters to Lynchburg to go out for athletics, but he gets all the exercise he requires at the Hops. John hits the hay more than any Civil man in barracks, and. as a result, his knowledge of Bridge Design is a subject for conjecture. John expects to locate as an engi- neer, and vou.may be sure that he will settle not far from tin- city of The Seven Hills. BLAXDY BENJAMIN CLABKSON Millbobo, Va. Blinks — Liz — Parapet Matriculated 1910. Private Co. B ; Corporal Co. B ; First Sergeant Co. F : Captain Co. F : Marshal Final Ball (2) ; Marshal Final German (1) ; Vice-President of Class (3), (2); Presi- dent of Class (1) i Varsity Football, Base- hall. Basket-Bail (4). (3), (2), (1) ; Captain Varsitv Baseball (1) : Monogram Club (2), (I) ' . Blinks is the cream of what came from Roller ' s. He was an inmate there for some twelve years. Since coming here he has been actively ' engaged in athletics of every branch, and has been a veritable pillar of the institute. Never tires of boosting Millboro. For the readers ' lenefit. this town, or rather house, is situated about forty miles from Staunton, the nearest rail- road station, and is not marked on any man yet published. Roughs the dumb occupants of 4S at regularly recurring intervals. He will not plav any position but left field ou the baseball team, as he is very fond of runuing up and down the parapet. His grin is enough to carry him through the world. WILLIAM TARDY CLEMENT Lynchburg, Va. John Henry — Bub Matriculated 1910; Private Co. F ; Corpora] Co. F : First Sergeant Co. ••( ' ' : Captain Co. D ; Leader Final Ball CI): Leader Final German (1) ; Vice-President of Class (1) ; Cadet Staff (1): Chairman Class Banquet Com- mittee (1 ) : Class Football (3), (2), (1 ) : Captain All-Class Football (1). Think of ;i runner of no mean ability, a blaster of hearts, and captor of maids, and you have be- fore yon cur •John Henry. His favorite occu- pation is prowling around at night on first class permit. His absent-mindedness caused him to wander aimlessly down to the 0. D. ' s house one nighl and announce that the corps might visit Lexington if it so desired. The next day the Commandanl asked him please not to do so any more. Bub is trying to be an electrician, hut we think he would be a great deal more interested in Masonry. But his future is already mapped out, and ii will certainly he a •lug thing when be puts his fool in the shoe husiness. 38 EDWARD JONES CL0PT0N Washington. Va. Buss — Cyclops — Aristotle Matriculated 1910. Private Co. F (4). (. ' !)- CD. (1): Marshal Final Ball (■2) : Marshal Final German (1). Aristotle in all his finery was never arrayed like this happy, harmless, homely, hallucination from the only mistake in (loci ' s universe — Wash- ington, Va. Aspires only to work out through the principles advocated by Tommy the equation of his dome in a vain endeavor to purchase a headgear for said obstacle. Vague dreams of Her. that is wont to repose within the range of his optics, and expectations of reaching the Presi- dential Chair through the recess of School- master. occupy his leisure moments. I ' .uss ' can give you tin ' address of every manufacturer of hats from Egypt to Bermuda. May his ashes rest and not he disturbed by seekers of antiquated relics, line of the Nines. BENJAMIN ALLISON COLONS A Washington, D. C. Billy ' ' Pos Matriculated 1911. Private Co. C ; Sergeant Co. D ; Lieutenant Co. D ; Cadet Staff (1) ; Mandolin Club (1); Marshal Final German (1); Class Foot- hill (2), (1); Class Basket-Bali (2), (1); Captain Class Football (2). Billy floated into favor on a German vocabu- lary that was big enough to hold the entire class ii[ to a (i in that department. Wherefore, his rat life was one of ease and good will. And by simulating death whenever trouble did cross his post, lie had the name of ' Possum attached to bis comely person. Billy, oh, joy. is a musical boy. and has an auxiliary rev of his own every morning just before last call. And then doesn ' t go to formation, much to the frenzied delight of If. D. A happy soul is his. His worst trouble is keeping bis hair parted. Law is the target of his capabilities, but lie ' s so short he can ' t reach the bar. EDWIN PAKKEE CONQUEST Richmond, Va. E thriii — Parker Matriculated 1910. Private Co. D : Corporal B : First Sergeant Co. D : Captain Co. G ; Marshal Final Ball (2) ; Marshal Final German (1) : Editor- in-Chief of The Bomb (1) ; Hop Com- mittee (1); Class Historian (41. (3). (2), (1); Vestryman Episcopal Church Club (4). (3), (2), (1): Gymnasium Team (3), (2), (1 ) : Class Football (2): Assistant Manager Tennis (2) : Manager Tennis (1) : Monogram Club (1). It is. indeed, a pity that the hands of Edwin are not shown in this picture, for they are sights to behold : oh, they are immense ! He uses his glove for a clothes-bag every other week. There is another thing that my be considered as com- parable with his hands: namely, his : well. his poor messmates are very, very thiu. Can be found any old time engaged in one of the fol- lowing : eating, raising taxicab windows, making acquaintances on trains, or composing verses about .Monkey. Quite often he trades car tickers for kisses, and the kisses don ' t come out of a candv store either. It is his ambition to imitate a suli- professor of Civil, or to be a tree doctor. The former suits him better. VM. FRANKLIN CUNNINGHAM BlEMINGHAM, ALA. Slip Matriculated 1909. Private Co. D (I). (3) ; Private Co. B ; Private Co. ••I-; : Color Guard; Marshal Final Ball (-. ' ): Marsha] Final German (1): Class Banquet Committee (1): Cheer Leader (1); Varsity Basket-Bali (2); Class Baseball (2) ' ; Class Football (1). Slip is best described by one of the ealic at the Hops. Mr. Cunningham? Oh! he is just the cutest thing! Furthermore he bus been here so long that he calls all of the college widows by their tirsl names, and is as much of a landmark to tin- allium 40 FRANK CUTCHTNS Richmond, Va. Fatty — Cutchinheimer — Boss Murphy Matriculated 1910. Private Co. B (-1), (3) ; Private Co. C 7 (2), (1); Color Guard (1); Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1); Cheer Leader (1). This catastrophe is a politician right, and be is a past master at ' lectioneering before class meetings. As to his cadet life, why, it ' s just one mad whirl of gaiety, lie is a society man from his pompadour to bis shoe shine, and a ten-second one at that. Every Saturday night he swirls his rape about bis shoulders, and. with a coquettish salute to the O. D., leaves for parts unknown. Cutchins winks familiarly at all the college widows, and it is even rumored that there is one little piece of femininity who sings to him such ragtime as I love your lips, your finger tips, etc. Cutch will end either as a dancing teacher or as a political boss. - - - v BYRON FAY DAWES Cleveland, Ohio. B. F.— Beeron Matriculated 1909; Private Co. A : Corporal Co. A ; Sergeant Co. E ; Lieutenant Co. C ; Marshal Final Ball ( 2 ) ; Marshal Final German ( 1 ) ; As- sistant Manager Track Team (2) : Manager Track Team ( 1 ) : Assistant Business Manager The Bomb (1). One dav, when Joe was a little boy, a young man alighted here, lie was dressed in the height of fashion, wore a cigarette, cane, monocle, and a bull pup. Strolling up to the Lexington Police Force, in a very nonchalant manner, he said : I say. old top, can you direct me to the Lexington Military Academy? The officer looked at him once and turned in a riot call. After the fracas, he came on up to barracks, where his long and eventful career as a keydet began. Since that time, he has found it necessary, at intervals, to take long vacations, but he has always come back, and we think he will graduate this time. WILLIAM RILEY DEEBLE Washington, D. C. Sergeant — Lady — Riley Matriculated 1911. Private Co. A : Sergeant Co. ' A : Private Co. F : Marshal Final Ball (2): Marshal Final German (I): Class Football (2), (1): Class Basket-Bail (1). Captain John Smith is not in the game at all when ' -Sergeant goes upon The warpath with his powder-puff. He is fond of giving marvelous tales of Gay Paree by night, but is quiet upon the subject that one of his many fair dames spoke of when explaining how he could faire tout de venit. Born to command, as has been shown at the institute, he has already selected his place of voluntary exile — France — the land of Napoleon 01 old Favorite occupation : standing before the mirror and exclaiming in a mellow (?) voice: Boys, how can they resist me? One of the • ' Nines. — fc§ . K TR OJJ A. EDWARD S. DILLEY Pixe Bluff, Ark. Little Ed Dill Matriculated 1910. Private Co. D ( I ). (3), CM. ( 1 ) : Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1): Com- pany Eifle Team (• ' !). (2), (1). Little Ed was a Christmas present, having bten born od December 25, 1893, but has differed from the usual run of such gifts in that he is useful as well as ornamental. lie two-stepped into V. M. I. in t he fail of 1910 and ' -Ii Com- pany caught him I ' m- g i. His overwhelming distaste fur anything ri-ijiiiriiig energy, as well as his smallness of stature, have kept him from shining among the athletes, but as a dancer and all-round ladies man he has no superior. To watch him executing the Hesitation or other kindred movements is to see the personification of grace. If Dilley, when he cuts loose from V . M. I., will just get along with the troubles of after-life as well as lie lias with the ladies and keydets, heretofore, we need have no fear for his future. CARY BRECKINRIDGE EASLEY RlCHMOXD, VA. C-n-ii-ree — Limberlost Matriculated 1910. Private Co. ( ' : Corporal Co. C ; Private Co. C ; Private Co. ' IV: Winner Individual Rifle Cup (3); Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German ( 1 ). You have before you now tlip .junior par tner of the Buck and Cary firm. His chief aim in life is io bring up a debatable question, hint around until he finds out which view Buck will take, and then oppose him with dogged deter- mination. Almost any time you walk by 61 you ran hear cries of. ••Muck, you ' re just a , but what is there in names ' . ' Although Cary ' s corp was snort-lived, lie is a most excellent drill master. His favorite branch of the service is the artillery, in which he handles the limbers with the highest proficiency. In spite of his love for word combats, Cary will undoubtedly hammer his way to the top rung of life ' s ladder. ERNEST CARTER- ECHOLS Glasgow, Va. - ft y Ernie — Hookworm Matriculated 1910. Private Co. F (4), (3); Private Co. A (2), (1): Company Rifle Team (-1) ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1). This cast-off clothes-line crawled in un- beknownst, one wet morning in 1910. At first he claimed to hail from Balcony Falls ; but so many upper classmen had been forced to wait for trains in that metropolis, that Ernie wisely changed the title of his residence to Glasgow. During his rat year the above belonged to the running variety, but. ere this, gentle reader, he has slackened his pace, and now spends his time walk- ing (drills). It was last year that he contracted the fatal Hookworm. and several times it has threatened the ruination of his chance for the elusive dip. Somehow, though, he has escaped thus far. Let us hope that in after-life he will he even mure successful. ROBERT DANIEL EVANS Lynchburg, Va. Monkey Dp Monk — ' Admiral — Bob Matriculated 1910. Private Co. B (4), (3) ; Private Co. E (2). (1): Marshal Final Ball d) : Marshal Final German (1). Four years ago this relic of prehistoric ages caught sight of the wireless station at V. M. I., and. realizing that this would afford him ex- cellent opportunities for prehensile climbing, swung himself into barracks without further ado. He can ' t give the Hops a thing, but loves to hunt ' possums iu the jungle near East Lexington. The Admiral ' s most preeminent accomplishment is swinging himself from stoop to stoop without running a — a — late. If people would leave his company commander alone, he would run zero demerits. Monkey started using tobacco when about so high, but lately has developed a habit of swearing oft for good every Sundav. Still, despite this monkey business. Bob is ' a good scout, and V. M. I. will miss him when he leaves. M, MARSHALL PERRY FLETCHER Flu — Flicker Matriculated 1910. Private Co. E ; Corporal Co. E ; Sergeant Co. B ; Lieutenant Co. D ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1). When Flicker made his military debut, he carried a carpet-bag in cine hand and a jug of Fluvanna County persimmon beer in the other. hut now he has developed Into well, just feast your eyes on the above. Still you can not appre- ' i t 1 it:: I ' m.-rolv sazing at this unw rthy like- ness ' no. ' kind reader, you have to hear him (try to) talk. It sounds like somebody ' way down in the trunk room blowing bubbles in a chocolate milk shake. Nevertheless. -Flicker. as a soldier, is a phenomenon, having captured all the left-over olliees for the past four years. When he leaves, it will be nard to find a man to till his battali iit U. It. C. on the f CHARLES CALL FRARY EustiSj Fla. c. or Matriculated 1011. Private Co. A ' ' ; Private Co. F (2), (1) ; Marshal Final German (1) ; Track Team (2), ( 1 ). This phenomenon appeared on the scene three years ago. He hails from the Florida jungles, and. to listen to him. von would think Eustls was on the county map. His thrilling sto ' ere idile keep tli. . ti, .1.. li awake after taps: and the sharks be has caught with a hook are as numerous as his lates. When not displaying his gift for narration his ambition seems to be to wrest the hitherto undisputed title from the famous Rip Van Winkle. Even though ( ' . ( ' . is fleet of foot, rhis fact seldom prevents him from running his three lates a day. Well. anyway, here ' s hoping he will be on time when Gabriel blows his last note. 44 THOMPSON HAET GETZEN Webster, Fla. Tender Heart — T. Hartie — Little Joe Matriculated 1009. Private Co. D (4), (3); Private Co. E (2), (1): Marshal Final Ball (2): Marshal Final German ( 1 ) : Class Baseball (1). Football (1) : Clas This denizen of Hie Everglades arrived at the Virginia Military Institute with a ' gator in his pocket, the twang of the real old-time Florida cracker. a handle of celery, and a rattlesnake hatband to top it off. The tales he tells are whale killers, and they would win The Dog from Ananias at every trial. But he swears by his state and not by his tales, so we have forgiven him. T. Hartie is a model of virile young man- hood and neither smokes, drinks, plays cards, nor studies. This second edition of Edison is going to follow the profession of begging substance from the soil. We hope that he will be able to grow oranges by electricity. HOWARD FRANCIS GILL Petersburg, Va. Gloomy Gus — Gloom Bird — Shinny Matriculated 1911. Private Co. F (3), (2): Military Secretary; Marshal Final German: The Bomb Staff (1). Gloomy. the chaplain of the third class rat addition, was, in the days of his youth, among those who ran. His captain caught him with creases and brushed hair at rev one dark morn- ing. Tim ' s advent caused him to leave electric irons in order to shove holes in a typewriter, whence rolls mile after mile of our Commanding Officer ' s orders. lie is the only thing Willard is afraid of. Sometimes he gets a 9.9, and then our Ewown has to be taken outside and revived. It ' s a pity this representation is not a movie fllm so you could see him walk. But that can be done when he becomes Brigadier-General Gloomy Gus Gill of the Goobertown Guards. SAXFOED POMEEOY GEAYES Atlanta, Ga. I ' diii Matriculated 1910. Private Co. A (4). (3), (2). (1); Marshal Final Ball (2) ; Marshal Final German (1) ; Com- pany Rifle Team (3). Stop! Look! Listen! Above is the exact duplicate of the countenance of this good-natured lad from : ' gia. Our l ' omme de Rey has a strung sense of humor which often makes him laugh for an hour at a time, when no one else can find the joke. Pom lias high aspirations of some day becoming a musical genius. Me plucks mi his little mandolin, until the 0. D. threatens to hone him Cor creating gross noise in his r n. Alter lie has bluffed Timmy into giving him a dip he intends to start work on the Southern Railroad (with a pick and shovel I . We are all suit thai lie will soon rise to a posi- tion demanded by his talent, ' And. departing, leave behind him. enormous footprints on the sands of time. . THOMAS TEOY HANDY Emory, Va. Tom — Troy — Tom HI Matriculated 1911. Private Co. A ' ; Sergeant Co. P ; Lieutenant Co. A ; Marshal Final Ball (2) ; Marshal Final German (1); Manager Football (1). HANDY— Skillful in using the hand. Thus from the resources of Webster ' s we derive this equation to the above problem. Say. fellows I spat I. did you over (spat) hear this one? Such is the beginning of a history of Southwest Virginia, or Hie story of Rambling Robby Out West in bis endeavors to expostulate miraculous, hairbreadth escapes to the awe-inspired Nines. Shipped from his abode in the wilds, be arrived a ncng us in a crate bearing the label: To be opened when Handy. Immediately be began his career as third man around the table with Apple and Romeo. The horrors of the sweat-box of old have nothing on Moon Face when he is acting in the capacity of a torturer of hearts, line of the Nines. dk HERBERT RADCLIFFE HORDERN Wakrenton, Va. Count — Herbo — Scrouge Matriculated 1908. Private Co. A ; Corporal Co. B ; Sergeant Co. A : Battalion Quartermaster; Marshal Final Ball (2): Marshal Final German (1): Hop Committee (2), (1); Chairman Post Exchange Committee ( 1): Track Team (1); Gymnasium Team (2), (1). All records of matriculation of this Stone Age representative have long since crumbled to dust : anil ir is only by careful examination of the hieroglyphics, recentl excavated, that we can dis- cover anything concerning him. He must have arrived when the 1). D. carried a tomahawk, bar- racks was a cave, and fig leaves were worn to B. I ' . But in all this time his limbs have not grown a whit. Why. in cold weather it ' s a common sight to see Count riding the Com- mandant ' s horse with bayonet scabbards for puttees. His highest ambition is to be a dashing cavalry officer: and we earnestly hope that Uncle Sam. in his leniency, will examine his nether ex- tremities through a magnifying glass and let bim in. SHIRLEY RANDOLPH HURT Blacksxoxi-:. Va. Hurley Shirt Matriculated 1911. Private Co. C : Private Co. E (2). ( 1 ) : Marshal Final Ball (2): Marshal Final German (1): Class Ring Committee (2): Class Base- hall (3), (2) , (1): Class Basket-Bail (2), (1) : Class Football (2l. (1) ; Track- Team (2). A handsome lace. but. oh. so sad! We knew nor whv until vour young Narcissus, gazing upon one of ' East Lexington ' s fairest out-ens. heaved i despairing sigh and lamented. Ah. had but I my spies on, that I might gaze on she: and had but I m spec on. that she might gaze on me! That same night our hero i Shirt ' s favorite desig- nation for himself), after waking all of his room- mates, looking for a match to see if the light was on. set out to climb up the switch cord for close investigation. A little later he ran an absent from class, while adjusting his glasses to look for that very article. Sweet Shirr. how- he loves his girl ! 47 _Zrr. WILLIAM MORAGXfi HFSSOX Palatka, Fla. ' Steamboaif ' El Vapor ' Matriculated 1909. Private Co. A ( I . (3) 3 (2), (1) ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1); Com- pany Rifle Team (2); Class Baseball (2); Class Football (1). Steamboat Bill Husson in the fall of 1000 became Cadet Ilusson, W. M., Florida, sir. Shortly after this momentous event, missing the moccasins, mud cats, swamps, and tadpoles of his native state, he withdrew, and his career became ;i closed book. In 1911, however, the manly form of Steamboat once more darkened the arch. He was shortly made chairman of the Sabbath Sun I ' . ; 1 1 1 1 Committee, and was also an important figure at after-taps astronomy meetings on the first stoop. As for the calic however; well, his wardrobe shelves are a veritable Bluebeard ' s store- room of beauties. Steamboat ' intends to enter Boston Tech, deduce a formula for conversion of Everglade mud into gasoline and then settle down in peaceful retirement. REMBRANDT PEALE KEEZELL Keezletown, Va. Long John — Baby Buzzard — Chappie If. Dipprr Matriculated 1910. Private Co. F ' (4). (3); Private Co. A (2), (1) : Marshal Final German (1); Company Rifle Team (• ). (2); Class Baseball (2). This is our Rembrandt — noble. dignified. worthy, Eembrandt. Although we do nut know the exact location of Keezletown. we are never- theless highly honored by the presenc ' one of nbrandt I he hurry. Apparently he has never got there, for his expression is still the same. lie burst into scholastic fame when he obtained a solid max in Descriptive Geometry for two recitations. For the past two years he has patiently endured the Buck and Cary nightly debates. As a member of Ernie Echc.is ' Cotillion Club lie has been the leader at several Hops. At present, Keezell has high political aspirations. Perhaps we snail some day hear of him as Boss Keezell of Rockingham County — who can tell 1 FKITZ KREXTEL Pelotas, Brazil Dago — Fritz ' Greaser 1 Matriculated 1910. Private Co. C (4). (3); Private Co. E ; Private Co. B ; Class Football (1); All-Class Football (1); Class Basket-Bali (2). (1). He conies from the southern extremity of Brazil, and is famous as being the only Dago that was ever permitted to stay among us. Fritz first came into prominence in his rat year hy having a midnight entertainment, caused by dreaming of the little Dagoes far. far away. He could speak all languages, with the exception of English, when he came, and, after four years here, he still has the same handicap. Once ' he was Virtuous, Modest. and Innocent (V. M. I.), but from his association with the occupants of 30 B he is so far on his downward path that we are afraid he will be unable to stop at Brazil when he returns home, but will be carried on to the South Pole. FREDEBTCK WABREX LOOK Beown Station. X. Y. Freddie Matriculated 1909. Private Co. D ; Private Co. A ; Private Co. E ; Private Co. F : Marshal Final German (1): Class Football { ' 2): Varsity Foot- ball Squad (1): Class Basket-Bail (1). In the fall of 1909, a close observer might have noticed a nursemaid approach the institute, trundling a baby carriage, which contained no less a personage than our Freddie. As a third classman his size was still lacking, but nor so his ferociousness. When Freddie next appeared among us after the X IX episode, he was as big as a house. He soon won fame as a class team star, and this year he became one of the varsity itself, playing in all of the opening games. Un- doubtedly he would have received a monogram had he not been injured on the parade ground in mid- season. Frederick takes Civil ami expects shortly to boss a section gang up at Brown Station. 49 STJMTEE DE LEON LOWET Tampa, Fla. Sump — Ponce Matriculated 1911. Private Co. F ; First Sergeant Co. FT: Captain Co. E ; Marshal Final Ball (2) : Marshal Final German ( 1 ) : President Monogram Club (1): Mandolin Club (3); Varsity Football (3), (2), (1); Varsity Basket- Ball (3), (2); Captain Varsity Basket- Ball (1). An athlete of repute, a voice that resembles the cat on the back fence (that is. when he attempts to sing), a figure like an inverted isosceles triangle, and a face as shown above. This is an accurate description of Sump. The above really is ;i nattering picture, although he insists that It doesn ' t do him justice. Near the end of his first class year he learned, much to his sorrow, how to report to an officer, although be said he didn ' t s. ' . why the Fourth Cadet Captain should be required to observe such formalities to mer II.- ranc man, perhaps t found a new company. Judging from the way he gets along in Electricity, in- surance certainly must be his calling. 50 L CHARLES PEYTON McCABE Leesburg , Va. Mac — Charlie Matriculated 1909. Private Co. A ; Corpora] Co. A ; Sergeant Co. F ; Private Co. F ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1); Cadet StalV (2), (1) : The Bomb Staff (1) : Glee Club (2) : Scrub Football (. .). (2) : Captain Scrub Football (1); Class Foot- hall (:!). (2) : Class Baseball (2). Charlie has always been Hie list of officers. Chevrons him. He keeps a complete out shelf to provide for an emerge busted, and he pins on his gaudy dike for old George a: again. The cadet grey lias en form for some time, and it 1 [■very day. Even the ladies ha charm of his hair and his bariti evinced by a regular i ?) letter Mae can tuck a football m hit I hat liyen like a steam life ' s obstacles scatter when h upernumerary to ime and go with t of them in his cy. A classmate stripes: a little i off they come doped his manly comes him moi- fallen under the e. this fact being rom Bryn Mawr. ler his arm and hammer. Watcli charges them. (? U. C? Ttt, — JAMES E. McCORMK ' K Baphixe, Va. Jim Matriculated 1910. Private Co. A (4), (3); Sergeant Co. A ; Private Co. A ; Marshal Final Ball (2): Marshal Final German ( 1 ) : Class Base- hall (1). A question mark would probably be the most appropriate write-up we could give Jim — not because he is a questionable character, under- stand — but I?). When a new cadet our hero was spoken of as a quiet and dutiful rat. but that description would never fit James, the First Classman, for now ho has learned all the ways of the keydet. His three hobbies are calic. cigarettes, and electricity, and we believe he will have success with all of these. Jim has made many friends at V. M. I., whose good wishes will follow him in after-life. It is rumored that he has nearly completed a process for hatching eggs by electricity, an invention which would revolu- tionize the whole chicken industry- DAVID MEADE BERXARD MAXX PETERSBtJKG, Va. Dumhi ' Got Matriculated 1910. Private Co. D : Private Co. B (3). (2): Private Co. E ; Company Rifle Team (4). (3), (2) ; Class Baseball (3). (2), (1) : Class Football (1). Here we see no common form of man — on the other hand, a very peculiar one : a man of many letters, which is evident from his name above. He is one of Tommy ' s Civil sharks, and will no doubt make a great engineer. In fact he is al- ready considering a new form of railroad on which the engineer is relieved of the strain of steering his mount of steel around the curves. Dumbo shines most brilliantly when he is Officer of the Guard. But some cruel cadet, who was iealous of his capacity as an officer, tied his sword in the scabbard one bright morning before Guard Mounting. The complications brought about by this act completely uoset his military aspirations, but Bernard just laughs at such things. 51 SAMUEL MARSHALL. JR. Charlottesville, Va. Swede Matriculated 1911. Private Co. F (3), (2), (1); Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1) ; Scrub Foot- ball (3); Varsity Football (2). (1). Swede is a verv well-developed youth, this fact being noted by Anld Nick. and the football coaches when first they laid eyes on him. His favorite performance is to go to parade without a bayonet. This happens four days out of five. When he leaves on furlough — my. but he is swell. the height of fashion in every respect ! Our Swede is a regular attendant of the Dutch Inn. He always orders supper for four and then goes alone to partake of a light lunch as he calls it. His calling is extremely undecided, but with a casual glance at bis capabilities we believe he would succeed best making car muffs for the WILLIAM MARSHALL, JR. Richmond, Va. Bill Matriculated 1909. Private Co. D ; Corporal Co. D ; Sergeant Co. D ; Private Co. A ; Assistant Leader Final Ball (2); Assistant Leader Final Ger- man (1); Gymnasium Team (2), (1). Bill has been here a long, long time. but. like wine, he improves with age. He has held num- erous offices, his last one. as N. C. O.. sadly end- ing when he intrusted the command of the first relief to itself while — anyhow, he was reduced. His next attempt was in the dignified position of Officer of the Guard, but the responsibilities of this office were not consistent with his demerit list so he was forced to resign. He is a close student of nature and is also taking a simplified course in the beauty of the moon. As a sideline Bill is profoundly interested in the Science of Gunnery, of which we expect will be of great use to him iu the near future. 52 JOHN GAW MEEM Pelotas, Brazil Johnnie — John Or. the Fourth ' ' Matriculated 1910. Private Co. C (4), (3), (2) ; Private Co. B ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1). This flaxen-haired voung giant came into our midst from the wilds of Southern Brazil. When a new cadet he gave the whole corps a nightmare Ijy madly vociferating the following about 12:00 midnight : ■■Corporal of the Guard. No. 60, Brother Rat Krentel has a fit. After this he settled down to a life of peace and quietude, finally becoming one of Tommy ' s disciples. But suddenly, and without warning, he broke loose and became an audacious heart-breaker, avowing that he had at least seven fair damsels in various localities pining away for him. However, he in- tends to forsake all of them, and to make the South American jungles resound with the noise of the building of railways, bridges, and aque- ducts. May some of his dreams come true. FEEDEEICK E. METCALFE Greenville, Miss. Met — Bull Matriculated 1909. Private Co. D ; Corporal Co. E ; Private Co. D {2). (1); Marshal Pinal Ball (2); Marshal Final German (I) : Class Football (2). We gained this diminutive combination •■: ' Napoleon and Beau Brummell by his being dropped ,m the wavside from the noted Class of 1913. This master mind has since done much for his present class bv wise counsel. An ardent admirer of women — from a distance: loir fell once to th unmerciful hands of a lovely on,-, who brauded him a little devil. Since then he has been under the constant car of . S, and. now. when seen uptown on Saturdays, is always under the watchful eye of his more sophisticated roommates. As one of Tommy ' s slaves he has inten: putting a Pratt truss across the Nile to make the walking easier for the frequenters. He has been known to go t.i the hay five times between .lass call and assembly for same. But we still love our little Mettie. JAMES ALEX A I EE MILLEE Richmond, Va. ■Jim Matriculated 1911. Private Co. B : Private Co. ( ' ; Private Co. W ; Marsha] Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1) : President V. M. C. A. (1) ; Gymnasium Team (3), (2): Captain Gymnasium Team (1): Class Baseball (■ ' !). (2), (1); Captain Class Basket- Ball CM. (1). Why lie doesn ' t spell his name G-Y-M we do not know; for Jim and the Gym arc in- separables, and neither is complete without the other. Honestly, he ' s a marvel, and whenever he is not chasing rats to Y. M. i ' . A. meetings, he is thinking up some new way to twist himself for public amusement. He can easily skin the cat. and has even been known to lie down on his stomach and torn over on his back with no as- sistance whatever. Jim has quiet ways and is seldom enticed into the word contests of his room- mates. He doesn ' t care whether the cart pulls harder than the Inns,- or not. May your walk through the future be as brilliant as your Giant Suing. ■■.Tim. PUSH FLOYD MILLEE It ' ll IHMOND, Va. Rush — Old Hyalf Matriculated 1911. Private Co. C ; Sergeant Co. E ; Private Co. B ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1) ; Varsity Baseball (3); Class Football (2). The Bluebeard of the Ball ! The heartless conqueror of the Amazons! Oh, what a change is here. From the most demure, shy, and harmless chrysalis of rathood he has metamor- phosed Into the daring, adventurous, love-pirating butterfly of Qrst classmanship. Butterfly! Not much— a greedy honey bee, seeking the hearts of i lie fairest flowers of the rosebud garden of Hop girls. Oh, dear! Here ' s a dreamer for you. also the result of sleeping ad infinitum ; except when he ' s iust lying still and blowing smoke against the ceiling, litish maintains that the development of aircraft will make bridges and highways relics of barbarism. So why should he worry about boning i fs and bridges or roads and pavements? (?3uo U-tP. tolt r. GEOEGE GILLIAM MTWCE BicmioxD, Va. Rim — Fuzzy — Corpulent Matriculated 1!)10. Private Co. E (4), (3), (2); Private Co. A ; The Bomb Staff (1); Scrub Football (4), (3). (2). No. gentle reader, this is nut a picture of the V. M. I. Mess Hall, e ' en though many constituents thereof find their way hither. For some mysterious reason, his table companions call him Rubber ' ' : but we are digressing. When not on a furlough, Fuzzy rooms in the hospital, visiting barracks occasionally, in order to walk a penalty drill or receive a box from home. His Corpulency went on guard once, but had to be relieved aimost immediately because a drizzle came up. and they could not get him in the sentry box. He is evi- dently saving bis energy for after-life, so look out for him a few years hence. EDGAE XASH. JE. Portsmouth, Va. ' Edgcn Nish ' Matriculated 1911. Private Co. F ; Sergeant-Major : Battalion Adjutant : Marshal Final Ball (5): Marshal Final German (1): Monogram Club (1): Hop Committee (1): Class Banquet Com- mittee (1): Manager Gymnasium Team (1). Nish can nlay football (?). strut, smoke cigarettes, and break hearts. He is Tim ' s right- hand man. and can get any order be wants pub- lished without the least trouble. lie is a walk- ing dictionary (without meanings i. being able to get more words wrong in thirty seconds than the ordinary man in an hour. Is never so happy as when, on the morning after a dance, with all the calic watching him. be struts around at Guard .Mounting. Punches a meal ticket in Lexington every Saturday and Sunday, and says be. can do anything except Calculus. In after-life he in- tends to stop breaking up laboratory apparatus and to illuminate the electrical world with his inventions. EDWAED HUNTER NICHOLS Petersburg, Va. Cosine — Nick Matriculated 1911. Private Co. B ; Corporal Co. D ; Sergeant Co. ' F : Lieutenant Co. E ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marsha] Final German (1 ). Clear the way! Clear the way! I lie from Petersburg, came the cry in mid-session, and through the limit gate breezed handsome Cosine. Being quiet, through righteous fear, only his ears were in prominence during his rat year. Yet how quickly can one rise to fame! It was a dark night when Corporal Nichols was making his in- 1 tion. A band of masked ruffians fell upon him. With Ids feet and trusty weapon he saved Ins life. Km because of the commotion the General sent over a little note on the next morn stating that the young scamp was a corp no more. But yen can ' t hold a working man down. Glance into Cosine ' s career. If he holds his upward course there will some dav be a second Brigadier-General Nichols. EVAN ISAAC OWEN Weems, Va. Weems — Ikey Matriculated 1010. Private Co. C (±), (3): Private Co. I  : Private Co. ••( ' : Class Pino- Committee (2). No blast of trumpets ushered Evan into our midst, hut the institute soon found that it had acquired a man of no mean mental ability. lie has decided to become a chief engineer, but failing that will be content to keep a light house on Carters Creek. According to Ikey. Weems is the most wonderful place in the world; and if an attentive ear can be lent at the door of 3d B about 10:05 P. M. one may hear tales that rival the exploits of Sinbad the Sailor. A brilliant matrimonial career and stupendous success is prophesied for our Weems. in spite of the speech of a certain young lady in Richmond. 56 JOHN CRUMP PARKER Fbanklix, Va. Margaret — Crump — Margie Matriculated 1911. Prhate Co. B ; Private Co. A (2), (1): Committee- man Final Ball C ) : Marshal Final Ger- man (1); The Bomb Staff (1); Cadet Librarian (1) ; Class Basket-Bail (2). (1) : Class Football (1). A pair of flashing brown eyes, a figure like a piece of unraveled string, an insatiable thirst for glory, a head like a carpet tack, this is our Margaret. His athletic ambitions have been more or less hampered by the amorous propen- sities of his classmates, for how can one enter into the joy of battle when one ' s opponents con- tinually insist on playing Romeo to an unwilling Juliet? But. despite all this. John is a mental giant, anyhow iwe quote his own words). He has not decided whether art. music, engineering, or the law shall be illumined by his presence, but. whichever he selects, his unfailing good nature, and a multitude of other winning ways can not fail to assure bis success. tr s t sv fo. Hc i .InllX METvCFB pat Pas ad kx a. Cat.. Pope Matriculated 1910. Private Co. A : Corporal Co. B : SeTgeant Co. C : Private Co. E ; Marshal Final Ball (2) ; Marshal Final German (1) ; Hop Committee (1) ; Class Basket-Bail (2), (1) : Class Football (3), U . (1). E-E-E-AH ! This is the best we can do with it. It is neither a giggle, a gurgle, nor a snicker: it merely expresses his mirth. Pope being far too lazy ' to exert the energy required for a good. healthy laugh. Our hero spends most of his Time beguiling the wearing hours with sleep. But Just lef him hear that calk are coming to town, and he ' ll sprain himself all over trying to get deck on meeting them. He once stumbled and fell into the sea of love, from whence he emerged, alas ! with heart, girl, and class ring lost forever. Never mind. Pope. don ' t be discouraged. When your cadet days are over you ' ll certainly make sum. ■thing of both life and love. 57 ALLAN CAELISLE PEEKINSON Petersburg, Va. Pete — Perk — .I Igonquin Matriculated 1910. Private Co. E : Private Co. A : Private Co. F (2), (1): Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German ( 1 ). I k out. girls! I be from Petersburg. After four years of careful guarding. Tete is to be hurled upon the unsuspecting public. He is a great baseball fan. and is ready at all times r expound freely the ability of that Goober- town Gang. Perk is also an automobile ex- pert, a calicoer of high repute, an accomplished tango artist, and has a laugh like the Washington statue covered with snow. Sad to say, be requires the alum treatment each year during the summer months, and has to purchase two bottles of hair tonic each week in order to supply the excessive demand for souvenir locks. We are expecting great things from Peter in the future, and we confidentially believe that he will soon lead the world, as he now leads the O. G. ' s association. IIAKIJY JAMES RICE Mokbistown, Tenet. Harry — Matriculated in in. ' ' 1,1 1 • r Private Co. A : Color Sergeant Co. A : Marshal Final Final German ( 1 ) ; (3) : Football (3), Class Corporal Co. F ; A ; Lieutenant Co, Ball {%); Marshal Scrub Football (4). (2) ; Captain Class Football (3) Baseball (3) 3 cm. (1). No, that isn ' t General Nichols, it ' s only one of the cadets. My, isn ' t he grand! Yes. Hint ' s what all the calic say when thev see him on l). D. He gave great promise of being a football hero when a cat. but, owing to a bad accident that year, was obliged to give up and direct his energies along other lines. ' Camping is his specialty. This he likes to do winter and summer. Upon graduation he intends to enter the army; although Uncle Sam will gain a true soldier, we bate to see him leave, for what will B. I J . be without ■■Harry. and who can take his place in tlif courtyard every eighteen days? Pat. yon just ought t be in love. 58 JAMES NEVILLE C. RTCHARDS RlVERTON, ' - . Old Rich — Hunter — 0. R. D. — Vanity Matriculated 1911. Private Co. B (3), (2). (1); Lieutenant Co. B ; Marshal Final Bail (2); Marshal Final German (1); Monogram Club (2), (1): Glee Club (2), (1) ; Football Squad (3); Baseball Squad (3). (2), (1); Varsity Football (2), (1). Monsieur Richards, the star of the gridiron, the mighty Nimrod, the warbling song-bird, whose sweet strains burst forth at any and all times: the joy of all who hear him. the pride of his room- mates, who are at times moved, not to tears, but to the use of a blacking stool. ' Rich started his college life at William and Mary, but, on account of the proximity of the asylum, decided that the place was unsafe for him. and so wished himself on us. After three years of all li is friends could do for him, he now has under considera- tion various propositions such as the building of the Alaskan Railroad, special attorney for the Carnegie Steel Works. M. F. H. Riverton Hunt ' lub. Star of the Metropolitan Opera Company, and head football coach at Yale. He would like the army, but red looks green and blue looks yellow t him. so lie is barred. He ' ll get there just the same. WENDELL WILSON ROHRBOTTGH Bhlixgtox. W. Ya. ' Rollie ' ' Runabout ' Matriculated 1909. Private Co. F (4). (3); Private Co. B : Private Co. •■]- : Marshal Final German (1): Class Football (3). (2). (1): All-Class Foot- ball (2), (1). We couldn ' t help it : this was thrust upon us by the unlucky Class ' 13: but under our re- fining influence he has become so you could scarcely tell that he comes out of a coal mine. His military career has been exceptionally brilliant: he now stands in the front rank. Rollie ' s solvent point is calico : he is a great admirer of the ultra-brunette type and all thereto per- taining, lie seems to be carrying on extensive researches in East Lexington, from the amount of time spent there : for what purpose we can not tell. but. anyhow, poor is his progress. This Adonis can be seen every evening after B. P. on the parade ground, or on the Avenue any Satur- day or Sunday night. A, KENNETB CEEHOEE ROOT St. Louis, Mo. Jocko ' ' — Oplt elia ' ' — Root ie — Eli Matriculated 1910. Private Co. E (4), (3); Private Co. B (2), (1) ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1) ; Business Manager of Cmlrl ( 1 ) : Cheer Leader ( 1 ). Dere MlSTEB DEVIL : Here wot calls hiself f. we tink he ' s nuts luruls. ' 11 git Mm. lie Rims inns a keeper an ' tinks he ' s ' esses up like a Dude all in Dickens to crawls, an ' den dopes We ' se got a gink d EH . plese take an ' we ' se skeerd de around like a monk a ealics man. an ' hlue close an ' drags agin he l ' i ' -s to Hun biguns, an ' gits sous tinks lie ' s a gude S: to Enter cap an a shugj goin ' [lensurry sich stuf, an ' den sept, morn, an ' tries ks dressed in a sock, h, no — he ain ' t crazy. ;o es to git Rid o ' ' ini. Ain ' t nobody els wot (ill WILLIAM LAWRENCE ROYALL Richmond, Va. Buck Matriculated 111 10. Private Co. A ; Corporal Co. D ; Sergeant Co. D ; Private Co. Y : , Scrub Football (4), (• ' !). (2). (1): Gymnasium Team (4), (3), (2), (1); Varsity Basket-Bail Squad (1). William, aged two. better known as Buck. lias made a brave effort to help out athletics in all its brandies, having graced a gym suit for four years, and rolled on the gridiron for the same period. As a last trial he has applied his skill to basket-ball. but. das, the ball is too big for the basket. Buck ' s idea of a man when he was a mighty third classman lalso later! was one who walked penalty drills a_pd broke confinements. He lias since mended his ways and turned his great talents to asking instructive i to a baby) Questions of the professors. He gained a valuable Christ- mas present for the Electricity men, for whicli they are extremely grateful. JAMES BAILTE EUTHEEFOBD Sckanton, Pa. Old Oac — Archibald Matriculated 1911; Private Co. F ; Private Co. B ; Private Co. A ; Class Football (3), (1); Scrub Football (:!), (1); Marshal Final German (1). ' Tis an ill wind that bloweth no one good. We can not say whence came the breeze that blew Old Cac amongst us. for he tells us thrilling tales of Pennsylvania. Tennessee, North Carolina, and the high seas. Be that as it may, the old C. ' I. was proud to shove his face into Lex- ington. They grabbed him in the arch and aimed him for the Nile, but his vast form fell short of the sentry box. His fame readied its zenith when, upon the visit of the Corps of Cadets to Rich- mond, he pulled off a stunt never equaled by mortal man — the giant swing, ending with the head-stand in a finger-bowl. Cac has heard the call .if the Wild. You 11 find him in Canada henceforth. WILLIAM VAL SAXFOBD ElPLEY, TENN. Sa-a-anford — Poois 1911: Private Co. D ; Marshal Final German Mascot — ' Matriculated (3). (2). (1) Do not be misled on beholding; this youthful and innocent countenance. In reality Foots is the meanest, boldest, and most reckless mascot the Chemistry section ever had. He has aiways longed to be a muscular giant, and we venture to state that if he keeps on the road he is now pursuing, Mightiness will sunn greet him. As a wrestler he is already a terror! He doesn ' t claim to be a calics ' man. and apparently is rather indifferent towards tnem : but. now and then he darkly hiuts of some fair Ripley belle, so he can not be so entirely uninfluenced by the ladies. Brains and not size make the man. and we hope that when the mascot is president he ' ll not forget •14 and V. M. I. Ju HAL EMERSON SCHENCK LoWNDALE, N. C. Janie — Bill Matriculated 1910. Private Co. A (4), (3); Private Co. F (2), (1) ; Marshal Final German (1); Class Foot- ball (2), (1). From Lownda Hi ts and were bare. must have been now his name is the ruiirse of I ' hen Tim, for sleep anil he lias a very pe liei ame, with me ; straw in his 1 to say. his legs ce, as you ran see. n could be. But. E.. and he takes rery often worries life to him: and ihitn of always trying to ride the Gim. But the chiefest thing against our Hal. is he ' s chosen Root to be his pal: and once this pair became so nervy, they hustled around and caught the scurvy. But when this corps has I n disbanded, the world ' ll receive him open banded. waft HOUSTON PBIDEMOBE SEWELL JONESVILLE, VA. Pete — Huse — ' ' II. P. Matriculated 1910. Private Co. D ; Corporal Co. G ; First Sergeant Co. D ; Sergeant Co. A ; Lieutenant Co. B ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1) ; Class Banquet Com- mittee (1); Chairman Cup Committee (1) ; Individual Eifle Championship (I) ; Company Rifle Team (3), (2), (1); Varsity Baseball (4). (3), (2), (1); Class Basket-Hall (1). Hailing from the land where baseball is taught next to religion, this Hill Billy from the un- explored Southwest makes his appearance before the followers of the sphere. He can tell you of numerous thrilling squeeze plays of which he has been a participant (some not in baseball), and also of times when the nation ' s game was played in Jonesville with bowlders for balls and antique fence rails for the big sticks. Not an ardent admirer of the fair sex, but in this connection made the only mistake of his young life : when upon permit uptown to meet friends at the station, he lazily sauntered into the express otlice instead. Chief High Muckotvimiek of Ikey Veinberg ' s Movie Emporium, and staunch supporter of the drop-a- dime In the-box movement advocated for stray- ing first classmen. One of the Nines. 4. STEPHEN WHITE SIDDLE Yancetville, 1ST. G. Duclcy — Sulcey Diddle Matriculated 1910. Private Co. F (4), (3), (2), (1); Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German (1); Scrub Football (1); Class Football (3), (2). Here is Ducky from the underbrush of the Old North State. Apparently the sun shines long and hot there, for the girth and ponderance of our friend are wonderful to behold. Indeed, his waddle can be distinguished as far off as the limit gate. Notwithstanding all this, the Drake has stuck with us, assisted greatly, however, by the Summer School of Piggy and Pussy Foot. In football, Ducky has worked hard. As a second classman he would very probably have made the varsity had it not been for sickness. Me did, however, succeed in attaining the heights of All-Class Team. And, now. his ambition is to acquire as much as possible with the least work : possibly to marry an heiress. EDWARD MAECUS SMITH Valdosta, Ga. -Eplr Matriculated 1911. Private Co. ¥ (3); Private Co. A (2i. (1); Marshal Final Ball (2): Marshal Final German (1). This has had a varied career, extending over three eventful years, which, with the ex- ception of his first class year, he passed as any model young man should. This year, however, being influenced and minutely instructed by Lowry in the line points of social life, he has made quite a name for himself. In fact, such a shining light was he. while in Richmond, that the papers published daily What Mr. Smith will do to-day. But no less brilliant is his military record. Although well litted to command a squad of Boy Scouts, th.s accomplishment has nor been properly recognized : yet. by special application to tactics, he has at last achieved his highest ambition — that of being adviser to the Professor of Military Science on the correct method of con- ducting classes. PHILIP SMITH Oberlix, Ohio. Tony Matriculated 1911. Private Co. F (3), (3). (1); Marshal Final German (1); All-Class Football (■. ' ): Varsity Football Squad (1). Tony ' s first stunt was to declaim from the broad stoops of our barracks the wonders of Oberlin. So his introduction to the course of instruction was early and impressive. It con- the pi i if hi nallj Hied a to belief nf his ownership of a glorious voice. which delusion lasted until in his second class year the O. C. himself suppressed one of his regular Sunday morning recitals. Phileep is really mean when he throws away his glasses : ■ n ■ 1 gets his hands over a football. But he is well lined for his desired vocation — the gathering of cream and honey. SYDNEY CLEMENT SMITH Wheeling, W. Va. tf Sid — e SmiUy Matriculated L909; Private Co. F ; Corporal Co. D ; Sergeant Co. U B ; Lieutenant Co. E ; Marshal Final Ball (2) ; Marsha] Final Germai] (1 ). It was a long time before we would venture to write the cadet life of the above-named individual, owing to the necessity of crowding so long a man into so small a space. However, we must note his main characteristic— his craze for danc- ing. From morning until night, and then some, he prances around to any tune, even to that in- spiring old song Reveille. But no less pro- ficient is he in bis studies. He can take a • Hydraulics, spend about two minutes studying, and bluff out a max. We predict for him a successful future, and would not be surprised shortly to see him construction engineer of the proposed stupendous work of building a Pratt Truss over the East Lexington Mill Race. GEOEGE WILLIAM SPOTTS Dublin, Va. Specks Matriculated 1911. Private Co. E (3), (2) ; Private Co. B (1) ; Marshal Final Ball (2) ; Marshal Final German (1); Class Baseball (2), (1) ; Gym- nasium Team (2), (1). George William Spotts. better known as George Speckler, and. for short, Specks, was born July 12. 1894. in the clovered vales of Southwest Vir- ginia. No sooner had this fair-spotted thing reached the age of rathood than there was a lofty desire to enter V. M. I. and assume the daily juties prescribed in the martial law of Auld Nick. The deed of a David was dune when this malingerer with a sling-shot, hurled a missile through the Subs ' quarters, grazing the bean of an occupant, which was mistaKeu for a flower pot. Specks loves his chicken dearly, so he says, but he certainly seems to choose odd hours in which to do his wooing. Get him to tell you about it. THOMAS HOWARD TAEDY Lexington, Va. Jew — Hebrew — Tin Soldier Matriculated 1910. Private Co. E (4). (3); Private Co. C (2). (1). From the wilds of Rockbridge County, no one knows just where, this prodigy, attracted from his .iungle haunts by the glitter of brass buttons. descended upon us in the fall of 1010 to start the pursuit of that elusive dip. .Tew is so spoiled by the sweet, young calic that he tries to convince Peter that he is the most handsome man in 7i B. Perk. with his capitivating and winsome smile, and Jew. with his beautiful locks, make the decision a difficult one. The Tin Soldier expects to join the Philippine Constabu- lary after his graduation, but. not being a fast runner, his success over there is by no means assured. m 65 EOBEET JACOB TEINKLE Dublin, Va. Jakie — T-rink — ' ' Lacy ' Matriculated 1911. Private Co. E ; Private Co; I c ). (1 ) ; Marshal Final Ball C ): Marshal Final German (1). Trink was one of the innocent third class cats. But the departure of that stage changed him into a man of the world, so that his fierce appearance and overpowering air were a constant source of anxiety to the newly cadets. Before it went too far. however. Grandma grabbed him and took him into tender care. In turn, he has learned to look after his beloved Vaccie, vocifer- ously calls him home every night just before taps. Jakle ' s smile is sweet as the flowers of Dublin town. His voice is as the carol of his mountain birds. He is past master at digging telephone post holes, but They don ' t have them in Dublin, so look out lor his new address. WILLIAM DOAK WEAE FIillsboko, Texas Weary Book — The Texican Matriculated 1908. Private Co. D ; Corporal Co. A ; Sergeant Co. F : Private Co. F (2) ; Marshal Final German (1). Ladies and gentlemen, here is the man who carried water at the Battle of New Market, laid the corner-stone for the sentry box, and ran re- member when Joe Peutington applied for his job. In some year. A. I), or I!. ( ' .. we are not sure which, this wild Texican arrived. Bad asso- ciations iWillard and Alec) have ruined Doak, and already the Gim is preparing to examine him for traces of hookworm. There was a time when Doak was a military man. He once held down a corp for over two weeks, and was decorated the following year with sergeant ' s chevrons. But now he is a prominent member of the Peter Perk organization, and has no other ambition than to go on 0. G. when there is a hard lesson in Spanish. 66 THOMAS WILSON WILMEE ElCHMOND Va. Totsie ' ' Rabbit ' Imp Matriculated 1911. Private Co. D ; Sergeant Co. D ; Lieutenant Co. C ; Marshal Final Ball (2); Marshal Final German ( 1 ) ; Class King Committee (2); Class Basket-Ball (2). (1). This is the little boy — the infant prodigy — of our institution : dark haired, smiling, innocent Totsie. The calic think he is such a cute little one. and some have anxiously asked if his mother knew he was away from home. His military specialties are commanding C Company in a rain-cape at battalion drill, and helping B. D. superintend reveille. lie alone thinks that he can manipulate a banjo, and on divers occasions has tried to knock up Down by the Old Mill Stream, but his fingering was absolutely atrocious. We can not agree with him in regard to his beauty, but we confidently expect his brains, winning ways, and disposition to carry him to the pinnacle of success. !J . lv . livW: RICE McNTJTT YOTJELL Norton, Va. Jdbo — Rous ' Meat Matriculated 1910. Private Co. T ; Corporal Co. A ; First Sergeant Co. A ; Captain Co. A : President of Class (3), (2) ; Marshal Final Ball (2) : Marshal Final German (1) : Varsity Football (1). (3), (2); Captain Varsitv Football (1); Class Basket-Bail (3). We have our Corporals, our Sergeants, our Brigadier-Generals, but. behold 1 Iiiee Youell The Great! This military monarch eaine on one September morn trom the metropolis of Norton. Only one Jabo can kick a football so high that the ' sporting editors first stand agape, aud then compose such masterpieces as The Story of a Toe. etc. McNutt is also known as The Night Wind by consumers of the nocturnal kerosene. Recently be was caught practicing the Hesitation on the window-sill about 2:00 a. m. His single effort at entering me social world was cut short when a fair damsel wrote him the one word Impossible. He has finally overcome this blow, and now the one word that stands before him is — success. i t l din Hbmn riant ALVEY BLUNDON REIDSVILLE. VIRGINIA DIED NOVEMBER 29, 1910 HENRY NASON SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA DIED AUGUST 17, 1911 MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED AND FOURTEEN EXCLASS -MATES. Acker, Joseph E Edoni, Va Allison, James A Draper, Va. Alston, Edwin S Dallas, Texas. Amory, George S Wilmington, Del. Ajkihy, Thomas D Wilmington, Del. Ashley, Eugene A Valdosta, Ga. Baker. Clarence J Big I sland, Va. Barger, Guy H Moundsville, Va. Barrett, Leland K Atlanta. Ga. Barrett, Robert W Atlanta. Ga. Bennett, John R Charleston, S. C. Blundon, Alyey Reidsville. Va. Brabson, Samuel M Greenville, Tenn. Brennan, Rudolph W. . . Washington, D. C. Briggs, J. Walter Richmond, Va. Briggs. H. William Valdosta, Ga. Brooks, Reginald R Missoula, Mont. Burt. Kenneth N Washington, D. C. Busiinell, George E Los Angeles, Cal. Campbell, William S Lexington, Va. Campbell, William E Mechanicsburg, Pa. Campman, J. Harry, Houston, Va. Charbonxet. Pierre N New Orleans, La. Clarke, Basil Birmingham, Ala. Coburn, Hugh S Meridian, Miss. Collier, Henry L., Jr Atlanta, Ga. Crittenden, Orlanda B Greenville, Miss. Crump. Malcomb Bowling Green, Ky. Dickens, Frank A Fredericksburg, Va. Dickson, Horace K Norfolk, Va. Douglas. Howard M Mcintosh, Ala. Drake, Felix H Minden, La. Easley, Richard B Richmond, Va. Engledove. Oscar R Richmond, Va. Gncleman, James W Lexington. Va. Cai.t. Alex. Jk Annapolis, Md. Gee, W. Webb Richmond. Va. Gibert. L. Gustave New Orleans, La. Giddings, Thomas M Washington. D. C. (loiiDix, Charles W Richmond. Va. Goodyear, Georce A Charlottesville, Va. (Irady. Henry V Chattanooga. Tenn. Graham. J. Ormonde Washington, D. C. Gregory, Winfrey H Alton. 111. Grove, J. Phillip Charlottesville. Va. Halsell. Carl G Laurel. Miss. Harr. Worley Johnson City. Tenn. 1 1 art, J. Bkower New Orleans, La. Harwood, Slavexs Baltimore. Md. Heath, George C Shell P. 0.. Va. Herring, Willie B Moss Point, Miss. Higgs, Wilson B Charles Town. W. Va. Hollaxd. Robert C Brownsville, Texas. Howard. Richard J St. Louis, Mo. .Iames, R. Wilson Danville, Va. Jarman, Emerson W Baltimore. Md. •Iemisox, Elbert S Birmingham. Ala. Jennings, E. C ' ecii Lynchburg, Va. Jennings, J. Dillarh Lynchburg. Va. Johnson, Wilton R Boscobel, Va. 69 EX CLASSMATES Continued ft e Jordan, S. II. I ' oi ' io KAHST, CHARLES, Jr.. Kelly, Russel A KlDD, WlNFBED E Keyser, Va. New Orleans Ln. edar Hurst, N. .1 ...Lovingston, Va. Kim;, Frank Albemarle, N. C. Knight, Roy R Franklin, Va. Lancer, George E Phoebus, Va. Landau, Sidney St. Louis. Mo. Lam-:. W. Rutherford Orange. X. J. Lee, James C Birmingham, Ala. Loth, Moritz R Waynesboro, Va. Loth, Y. Jefferson Waynesboro, Va. McCormick, 0. Lyle Raphine, Va. McLean, J. Douglas Alexandria, Va. .Mi I. icon. Frank H.. Jk Florence, S. C. Martin, Howard G - Norfolk. Va. Mays. Dannite H., Jr Monticello, Fla. Merry, Howard I! Baltimore, Md. Mi i.am. Carter Nashville, Teim. Miles. Oscar G Smith. Ark. Miller. Ward Fort Thomas. Ky. M [NNEGErode, John Baltimore, Md. Moore. Warner Richmond, Munday, Benton F Kansas City, Munger, Lonnie P Birmingham, Nason, Henry San Diego, Cal. Norton, Edward B ...Birmingham, Ala. Pendleton. Nathaniel G., New York, X. V. Pennybacker, Percy V Austin, TeNas. Phillips. Jeff C Hampton. Va, Va. Mo. Ala. Prentiss, W. Peakce Richmond, Va. Raynor, Clarke S While Haven. Mil. Regester, Charles E Richmond, Va. Reid, Riciiahd J Chatham, Va Rentz, Jim T Ocala, Fla. Riser, G. Seaman Birmingham, Ala. Schenck, John F Lawndale, N. ( ' . Schumacher, Leo F LaGrange, TeNas. Scott. K. Duvai Lynchburg, Va. Simpson. John 1! Ft. Gaines. Ga. . Springs, Eli B., .in Charlotte, X. ( ' . Stacy. J. Gatham Gi eenville, Mis Stroii, John W... Detroit. Mich. Sutherland, Norman St. Louis. Mo. Sutton, A. Hunter Richmond. Va. Taliaferro. John M Rapiilan. Va. Tate. Joseph a Draper. Va. Thompson. Albert E Baltimore. Md. Thompson, Ernest Ainarillo. Texas. Trader, Graham Meter, Va. Turner, E. Warden Philadelphia, Pa. Waller, .1. Mark Delmar, Del. Warner, George O St. Louis. Mo. Wii itwou in. 1- i.NXHTii 11.. Xew York, X . V. WincHT. Joseph D Baltimore, Md. Wilson, John R Floweree, Miss. Wiltshire, George I) Baltimore, Md. Poage, Robert II., Wvtheville, Va. Woods. LEGRAND J.. Woolls, William 1 ' Wyscr, J. Donald,... Yancey. Thomas M. i ancky. William B £ • 0 . — cM U y j f fY (s - - ....Sherman. TeNas. Alexandria. Va. Dublin. Va ..Bedford City. Va. .Harrisonburg, Va. 5 7 7(1 ETWEEE the two The First Class ] ass. I say Im phrases s herein What relieved from ; and when i nr name. .M ister ' and luty. four long years e thinks of all those mornings he has sprung wrathfully from his hay at 6:15 a. m.. i if all those tedious drills he has attended, and id ' all those wicked penalties he has served, they are long years indeed. lint is it possible fur a first classman at Y. M. I. to think only of these ' Does he not think rather of the men who have been his comrades if the class whose honor he will champion, and of the amid Id for si. long Corps spirit that has warmed his blood sn many tiniest These are the things that make a first classman sorry when the time comes for him to leave, and after- wards even make him wish he was back again in his grays and buttons. When Fourteen came in, hazing was getting ready to go out and, to quote an eminent member of our faculty, it was going out with its torch burning. That is to say, we were often required to serve as stopping material for a variety of magic wands, which received their mo- menta from the hands of our paternal upper classmen. But this served only to hind us closer together; and whatever may have been our feelings then, we cer- tainly do not regret it now. In spire of the many hardships we suffered, we came through our rat year with a splendid athletic record behind us, and imbued with a warm love for V. if. I. 0. D. Questioning Sentinel When next we backed into historic Lexington, it was for some of ns to assume the duties of the most important officers in the corps, and for all of us to act as careful instructors of the latest matriculates. We found a most excellent hunch of third-class rats and ipso factos waiting to place their names on our rolls. It is needless to say that these men have done a great deal for the class, and we are fortunate indeed in having them with us. The rear was uneventful for Fourteen, save for the usual tinting of one Washington G., and a few other offenses, for which some of our members forthwith returned to their homes. A Close Shave When Assembly again sounded in 1912, over ninety of us were there to answer to our names, thus making ours the largest second class in the history of the Institute. This session passed quickly. The victory over Virginia, our choice of courses, the Washington trip, the Final Ball, became things of the past, and we returned in September seventy-three strong to start the fourth lap of our race for dips. Ever since the birth of our class. Fate has been trying to give it an air of distinction. Fourteen was the first class to sign a hazing pledge in the matricu- lation promise, the first rat class allowed to eat Christmas dinner at home, the first second class required to answer delinquencies, the first first class to have seventy-three members. But what hurt our feelings most — we were the first first class to lie deprived of our privileges for getting over five demerits a week. That may sound like a little thing; but, gentle reader, when you have waited patiently for three years just to catch a glimpse of Lexington by moonlight, and when you have brushed your hair, donned your cape, and are just aboul to report leaving, imagine your chagrin as yon cast your eye orj the bulletin board and see Slipper, E 6 demerits. But thai is nol all. Think of the hops! They come over a month apart. Well, suppose yon had borrowed a stamp, sent a rat fur some calic paper, and had asked Her up. When she arrives, you never saw her look so pretty in your life. You contemplate that Sunday night date, but alas, your weekly excess allows your roommate To cut yoii out entirely, and a few days later he reads you a paragraph from her letter saying she was awfully sorry they made you stay in that night. Oh, no, that doesn ' t vex you at all ; you could just bite dents in your bayonet. Nevertheless, in spite of these abuses, Fourteen has never failed to come to the front in times of need. As an up- holder of the honor and traditions of old V. M. I. we have been stanch and faith- ful, ami if you will glance down the list of monogram men given elsewhere in these pages, you will see what we have done for Athletics. As to Class Officers, we have had little trouble in making our selections. When the Faculty finished with ] r Doc Jennings, Youell ami Clarkson were appointed leaders, and only upon the resignation of Youell this year was a second choice necessary. Clarkson was unanimously made presi- dent and Clement vice-president. In closing this most incomplete sketch of the life of our class, we will not bore you by tooting our own born, but if you wish to find out what kind of a class Fourteen was and is. just ask any one who has watched us throughout our career. You may even question the Gen- eral himself, if yon will Hrst make him forger that midnight gathering in the court-yard on New Year ' s Eve; but why worry him? And now, as we arc about to bring to an end the four years of which we are to be proudest in after life — Let every man in Fourteen cry. Cod bless our Class and Y. M. I. ' I ' m: Rise and Fat.t. of I ' ort Jackson Class of 1915 Colors: Blue and Old Cold Class Officers CLAUDE RICHARD CAMMER Peeseden-t GORDON WATT Vice-President CHARLES HAMILTON CARSON Historian Class Roll Amory, T New Jersey Almond, E. M Virginia Arms, T. S Ohio Bain, .1. M Virginia Batten, R. M Virginia Baugham, W. E North Carolina Beasley, 0. H Virginia Bell, F., Jr Virginia Borden, E. B North Carolina Bowering, B Virginia Boykin, R. S., Jr Virginia Brandt, J Maryland Brooks, 6. R West Virginia Cammer. C. R . . Virginia Campbell, A. G Virginia Carson, C. H Virginia Chapin, C. C. Jr Virginia Clarkson, C C Illinois Conway ' , C. B Virginia Coupland, R Virginia Craig, W Texas Davis, J. E Virginia Davis, W. L Virginia Echols, F Virginia Ellyson, R. W Virginia Etheridge, C A Virginia Garing, R. F Virginia Griffin, R Virginia Hag an, J. A Virginia Hagan, W. C Virginia Hefner, J. F Virginia Hitt, W. L Virginia Hock. F. S Virginia Holderby, A. R Virginia Holtzman, C. T Virginia Humphreys. W. H Virginia Johns, C. Jr Texas Kidd, W. E Virginia Kimberly, C. Virginia Lewis. S. Texas Lewis, W. B Louisiana Lowery, W. T Virginia McCormick. E. L Virginia Marshall, R. J Virginia Massie, N. H Kentucky Maxwell, E. G Virginia Merry. E. T Maryland Munday, B. J Missouri Norfleet, J. B.. Jr Virginia Parks. V., Jr Virginia Parsons. W. P Virginia Parsons. X Virginia Petross, D Arkansas Rembert. A South Carolina Smith, G. R Illinois Smith, H. L Virginia Somers, V. L Virginia Spessard. R. H Virginia SECOND CLASS ROLL- Continued TYNES, V. F Alaba Vaughan, C. C, 3rd Virg Wagner, R i iji Wallace, L. A Virg Watson, H. E Virg Watt. G North Carol Wki.t.forii. A. T Virgi ELTON. R. V.. .Ili.. II, KINS. (J. H., JR II.l.IAMS. T. (. ' .. ILTSIIIRE, G. I) isi:. .1. B RIGHT, R. ][.--- Yysor. R. K ....Virg ....Virg ...Virg ..Maryla ....Virgi mm inia inia land inia itli Carolina ..Virginia Pl Pl 7S SEC CAB L E G R A M THE WESTERN UNION CABLEGRAM COMPANY 25 000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD 2 KC. JM 30 C.C.. PROSPECT ISLAND. RECEIVED AT— Lexington, 7a. TO — The Alumni, Virginia Military Institute. The brig Nineteen Hundred and Fifteen, which has been lust at sea since the year 1911, has just been sighted oft ' Prospect Island by Ensign Hope. This brig began her voyage in the fall of 1911 for the Province of the Virginia Military Institute, city of Dip] a. Among her crew then there First Aid Drill were enlisted one hundred and forty able-bodied seamen, all expecting to weather the Sea of Life. Since last heard of she has lust several of her original crew, now having on hoard only seventy-four men. .Messengers coining from the vessel state that her voyage in the past three years has been a rough one. The authorities found if necessary to drop several of her crew for such offenses as insubordination and neglect, while others, being more careless than their mates, fell overboard, to be taken up by other stray ships. In her first years on the seas, being a new ship, she was the object of attack by three different vessels, all carrying the well-known emblems of a pirate ship, a bayonet and crossed broomsticks. The brigs Fourth ( ' lass and Third Class have been conquered, and the gains in experience were rich. The vessel Second Class was sighted several months ago, and Xineteen-Fifteen ' gave chase. At the arrival of Nineteen Hundred and Fifteen at this port, she reported that the Second Class had been chased away, and could be dimly seen disappearing over the horizon. She now has before her the ship First Class. This vessel has a lead on the Xineteen-Fifteen of some ten months, but the entire crew feels confident that she will be run down and finally overtaken before the end of the voyage. In her second year upon the seas, having a stiff wind behind her sails, she pushed rapidlv forward, sticking her nose into everything, and in many n . mmm M m o-i viyB cases escaping with broken masts and tattered sails. This, her third year away from home, she reports, has been a peaceful one, due to the fact that the crew, having had two years ' experience, was more cajmble of handling the vessel. On embarking on the third lap of the journey, the following officers were elected: Claude Gammer, captain; Gordon Watt, first mate, and Charles Carson, second mate. The brig Nineteen Hundred and Fifteen is expected to reach the city of Diploma about June, L915. Immediately she will leave there with pass- ports entitling her to admission within yonr harbor. The crew expresses the hope that the remainder of ils voyage will lie characterized by the same feelin of harmony that has prevailed in the past, and that it will reach iis destina- tion mi schedule time and find a welcome in your ranks. (Signed) IIistukian, Keeper of the Light. Winter Sports Secube Abms ' : Class of 1916 Class SDfficcrs EMMET PARKERSON, Presiuext ...New Orleans, La. J. LINDSAY PITTS. Vice-Presu kxt. Scottsville, Va. HORATIO M. READ, Historian Gulfport, Miss. pso-, TZArmisVead, M. W Class Roll ViL vvicftffil Din .Portsmouth, va — Ayers. B. D_ ■Cttki ' fi; ' ■ ' ..Accomai — BWWS t W.rdS Tallahassee, Fin. jiS ' A Utica, N. Y. — Brown, C. H Nashville. Tenn. —Bryan, E. D Tarboro, N. C. — Burackeh, S. L Luray, Va. Buracker. W. B... . Baltimore, Md. —Burks. J. J Compton Bridge, Va. Burton, B. A ... y Richmond, Va. J.. S..,.._ Jfc Chatham, Va. Lees Summit, Mo. •.Collins, C .- ' (SSsby W. W...... COSTEN, J. B V i afefefe f: Tampa, Fla. Brandy Station, Va. Paragould, Ark. Independence, Va. Hampton, Va. ' — DeButts, II. A Delaplane, a. — DeGrafp, D. A Kingston. N. Y. ,-Dillard, J. A. Y,. . Fredericksburg, Va. — Drewry, G. H..V. Lacrosse, Va. -.Duncan,, p. H Jonesville, Va. — Easley. R. Ti Richmond, Va. aHfi frlff Suffolk. Va. — Ewing, T. H New Orleans. La. W Pecheimer, J. H New York, N. Y. — Fetterolf. C. M Montclair, N. J. Field. E. A £5S.. ' ..Middleport, Ohio. -JFishburne, R. F Leesburg, Va ..Frary. R. W Eustis, Fla. Pu ipfl OP .fiUSTAyESON, • ' IrMfvVn-i. JFraser, 1). 1) Staunton, Va —-Friedman. R. II Norfolk. Va —Pord, C. E Richmond, Va -fFucATE, J. II Peed Island. Va --Gaillard, F - Greenville, Texas Gammon, C. S..... ; . -... Phoebus, Va j-Gabvey, W. A.. ?:. Topeka, Kan -Geyer, P. C Ancon, C. V. Gillespie. A . R Tazewell. Va ' MCW, Norfolk. Va — Groover. C Quitman, Ga I. W.....3f. Norfolk, Va Portsmouth, Va rftwKix ' s T. 4l Huntington, W. Va jdSP|tN , ,J , S. l .it... Leesburg. Va. rr@fp2.rH: Norfolk. Va. . Holjies. H. B.. Jr..w Newport News. Va. — Hyi.AM). J. L Vicksburg. Miss. ;| (k -: (T H 1 Savannah. Ga. IvJox Tr Y.? : Houston. Texas. -.Jones, D Richmond, Va. -Jdxes. W. B Suffolk. Va. J.ST rB .....Plainfield, N. ,1. i;.. .Ik Durham, N. C. Y ( liarleston, W. Va. ,-Low.ry. B Tampa. Fla. wLuxt. ' S. M Alexandria. Va. v Lyxe. R. G Orange. Va. fMiAi.Ei.i.AN. .1. M Richmond, Va. ii. — co nWce — Mc( leoh. F. H.. Jr Florence, S. ( —Lewis, W. n Lu l MEYER. O V p IKJHSg THIKD CLASS ROLL— Continued -I IA) ' fl.J.,E 0 — McCobmick, O. L Raphine, Va —McKay. L. H Thomasville. Ga -Maiiom;. T. V Richmond, Va -fiflZMg eP-S r. Richmond, Va v Miller. J. C Huntington, W. Va — Millnkr, B. J... Danville, Va — Mitchell, S. P Petersburg. Va -HVIOORE, L. K Cleveland. Ohio —Moore. R. C Chesterfield, S. C — Morriss. W. S St. Michaels. Md TMurphy, R. W Greensboro, Ala - Old, X Norfolk. Va V(m j. t Tallahassee, Fla -Turkey Island, Va Scottsville. Va -fAVl J. ■ —Rich. A. ft Lynchburg. _ Sansherry. J. C Anderson. — Seaman, E. C Hamburg. HSnead, G. M.... ' . Lynchburg, —Taker. W, A Montgomerv, ■tiT im 3. Baltimore, Thompson, R. L _j£. Birmingham, WsWxmf W. M 5 Cheriton. — Walks. W. H.. 3rd Norfolk, — Warren, R. H Albany. raM Gk 4 V Lexington, —WHITTLE, V. M Martinsville, -Wili.cox. C. S Norfolk, wJWoolfobd, A. W Suffolk, - Cea ' . F. E 1 Strasburg, Va. Ind. Pa. Va. Ala. Md. Ala. Va. Va. Ga. Va. Va. Va. Va. Va. 86 N the following humble recital of the events transpiring during thai unenviable period known as the Third ( ' hiss Year, when those unfortunate young men with increasing tendencies towards mean- ness are looked down upon by gods and men (to say nothing of Calic), I deeply regret that I must omil certain statements invariably exaggerated by preceding historians. These are. namely, thai we were the most tormented and ' maltreated rat class in the history of the Institute, and a description of our un- bounded delight upon dropping our tails at Finals. I omit the former from an in- herent love of the truth, and the latter because the power for such expression does not lie within me. After this slight digression, 1 will proceed. We, the members of the (Mass of 1916, joyfully returned to barracks in order to undertake the conscientious per- formance of our daily duty after the brief but well-earned respite following our erstwhile rathood. We were greeted with paralyzing news. We learned with horror and surprise that it was now deemed brootal even to gaze severely upon a new cadet. This was the first shock to our delicate sensibilities. Others piled up thick and fast. After perusing General No. 1, we would sooner have wandered 87 fRMMBg 11 BEJ aimlessly into Tim ' s reception room with Piedmont in mouth and cap at rakish angle than have paid a purely social call on a Mister. And perish the thought thai we would have spoken otherwise than gently to an emerald-tinted rodent. However, it must be admitted that after one of the football games, at which prompt attendance was sadly lacking, a surprise party was pulled off for the special benefit of the tardy ones. It was held in that room long renowned as the scene of such functions. Needless to say, the festivities were quite successful, and curbed many desires among the Fourth Class men to dream peacefully in the hay until the game started. A little while before Christmas some keydet with a perverted sense of heroism attacked poor old George with a can of paint. His weapons were dauntless courage and a squirtgun. At Tattoo, after the desperate deed had been committed, it was observed that George wore a sardonic grin, due to i lie presence of what appeared to lie a dab of cold cream, but upon minute scrutiny turned out to be the genuine article. lie had also been spattered viciously on the collarbone. We bore the inevitable horsing. but vowed revenge. Then, one bright morning in January, George appeared in a brand- new dyke. The trifling young scamps who perpetrated the outrage made up in quantity what they lacked in quality and technique. Soon after the first session had begun, several budding Solomons proposed a set of regulations for the class. These were adopted, and have proved the ties that bind us together. While not in strict accordance with parliamentary pro- cedure, they answer their purpose and serve as a pocket edition of Magna Charta. Before this time Emmet Parkerson, of New Orleans, La., and Lindsay Pitts, of Scottsville, Ya., had been elected to steer the class through the many : §EJHMB lM r B 1 difficulties besetting its path, and no1 once have we regretted our choice. Our ship of state has not quite swelled to the dimensions of a Titanic, being as yet about the size of a one-luuged gasoline launch. Nevertheless I venture to assert this strikingly original maxim: Where there ' s a will there ' s a way. And, like the Romans, we will have the will. Sixteen is by no means insignificant in athletics. In football we gave Little Lowry, Pete Hawkins, and Mose Goodman to the Varsity; while Pat Murphy, Little Eva Fields. McCormick, ami Colbern did excellent work on the Scrubs. Though defeated by 1015 in the class game, we are still even with them on account of our last year ' s basket-ball score. This season Fetterwolf, Schwalb, and others showed up well on the first team. Baseball was our long suit last year, as the Pitts brothers, Gillespie, McCormick, L., Hudson, and Graham were invaluable. We are now represented by several long-legged sprinters on the track team, and a Sixteen man, Prick Gillespie, is captain of the tennis team. Although I hate to give to my classmates such an incomplete record of their cadet days and deeds, yet circumstances compel me to leave off. Barely one hundred men entered this noble institution as rats in 1912, but the vacancies that were bound to occur have been ably tilled by nearly thirty Third Class rats. We are justly proud of this addition to our number, and rest assured that they will aid us in team work. At present we have our share of run- ning corps and slippery privates; in some cases, vice versa. I fear, bow- ever, that some of them must part with us before we reach the goal, for various reasons, the main one being that of compulsory enlistment in the Sons of Rest. Yet we wish then to remember that in spirit, at least, they will always be members of Old Sixteen. mwm ; m!l  6frmm -i. Class of 1917 Class Officers OLIVER B. BUCHER President RALPH SPICER Vice-President FREDERICK R. LAFFERTY Historian Class Roll Adams, J. B Birmingham, Ala. Adkixs, F. B Richmond, Va. Baldy, C. T New Orleans. La. Barnes, A. D Arlington, Texas. Barrett. W. S Newport News, Va. Bexxers, A Ambler, Pa. Berry. W. T Richmond. Va. Briggs. A. K Richmond, Va. Brown, E. C Nashville. Term. Bicher. O. B Portsmouth, Va. Buckley, E. A New York, X. Y. Burress, J. W Richmond, Va. Campbell. W. P Augusta. Ga. Carroll, A. M Birmingham, Ala. Chapin. YV E Richmond. Va. C ' hewxixg, J. C Richmond, Va. Chittum, H. T Timber Ridge, Va. Clarke. F. W Savannah, Ga. Cochran. C. F Madison, Ind. Cole, J Norfolk, Va. Cole. J. E Norfolk. Va. Collier. E. D Newark. N. J Corey, J. L Argos, Ind. Corey, L. Argos, Ind. Crittenden;. G. B Greenville, Yliss. David, R. F Newport News, Va. Davie, W. B Richmond, Va. Dillard, J. W Chatham. Va. Dixon, V. H Rocky Mount, N. C. Dove, P. W Baltimore, Md. Dufur, V. M Baltimore. Md. Early. R. N Dawsonville. Va. Echols. C. L Glasgow, Va. Emond. R. A Birmingham, Ala. Ethridge. F. H Macon. Ga. Ewell. J. R Norfolk, Va. Faison, P. R Goldsboro. N. C. Field. W. A San Jose. Costa Rica. Franklin. H. C Richmond. Va. Gallagher. J. C Fort Defiance. Va. Gatling. P. F Norfolk. Va. Gay, J. F Montgomery, Ala. Glazeerook. L. W., Jb Washington, D. C. Gray. F. C Winchester. Pa. Green, A. A Ocala. Fla. Hamlin, J. T.. Jb New York. N. Y. Harper, P. N Danville. Va. Hayes. R. H Thomasville. Ga. Hitch. R. C. W Norfolk. Va. Holt. H. W Staunton, Va. Hughes. J. B Lynchburg, Va. Hull. R. M Savannah. Ga. Hutchinson. H Fail-mount. W. Va. Izard. J...., Roanoke. Va. Jones. C. H New York. N. Y Ki.mberly. J. B Fort Monroe, Va Lafferty. F. R San Francisco. Cal. Lawson. J. S South Boston. Va. Lee, Y. C Puehow Krang Si. China. Lindner, J. A Carlisle. Pa. Lockhart. G. B Honaker, Va. aUAnerny. J New York. N. Y. gllllll FOURTH CLASS ROLL Continued McDavid, J. K Birmingham. Ala. McGiffert, S. Y. . Duluth, Minn. Martin, Y. P Claremore, Okla. Mason, 11. 1 ' Hampton, Va. Massie, 11. V Tyro, Va. Massie, V. N Pulaski, Va. Micheatjx, E. E Goldsboro, N. ( ' . Morgan, . H Riverton, Va. Mi rrison, K. L Fort Worth, Texas. Munce, M. ; Richmond, Va. Xash. C. P Alderson, W. Va. Xeai.i:. L.. Jr ..Richmond, Va. Nelson, J. C, -In Norfolk, Va. Noell, S. Y Lynchburg, Va. Oakes, L. 1.. Oklahoma City, Okla. Patterson. A. S Brownburg, Va. Pate. H. L Joplin, Mo. Pender, J. li Tarboro, N. C. Pendleton, R. S Washington, D. C. Perkinson. T. 1! Danville. Va. Porcher, V. D St. Louis. Mo. Porter, E. C Norfolk, Va. Potts. P. M.. .li: Natchitoches, La. Potts. T. R Richmond, Va. Rheutan. 1). E Richmond, Va. Kim;. .1. K Johnson City, Va. Riw.ner, I). I Charleston, W. Va. Saunders, C. .1 Richmond, Va. Schlegel, F. E Norfolk, Va. ScHOEN, E. C Atlanta. Ga. Scott. T. P.. Jr Richmond. Ya. Schwalb, A. X Richmond, Va. Schadle, H. B Charleston. W. Va. Shepherd, L Norfolk. Va. Skinner. C. M Washington. D. C. Smith, J. K .-.North Adams. Mass. Spence, E. H Richmond, Va. Spicer, R Lexington. Mass. Stalling. G Lynchburg, Va. Stevenson. M. IT Williamson. W. Va. Sturcke, A Brooklyn. N. Y. Thornton. A. L Fredericksburg. Ya. Tomlixson. J. B Birmingham, Ala. Ward. J. G Portsmouth, Ya. Warrick. H. C .....Slate Forks. W. Ya. White, B. II Leesburg. Ya. Whiting, L. S Hampton. Va. Williams. L. M Richmond, Va. Wilson. N Southern Pines. N. C. Y .1. W Bristol, Tenn. Woodward, F Hampton. Ya. Wool, T. G Norfolk, Ya. Yeatma.n. V. R Norfolk, Va. FOIJE 00 ITH trepidation not unmixed with awe, from preparatory schools and citizen life, from north, south, east, and west, we aathei ' ed to enter upon our probation as cadets at Virginia ' s great military school, to become actual entities in a realm suffused with an atmos- phere that spoke of illustrious graduates, of war-time memories, of heroic bravery and intense endeavor, of traditions, of pinnacled heights and world renown won by those whose careers have been so intimately blended with the Institute ' s activities. 115 Whatever may have been our dreams of emulation and future glory or success, we were, upon reporting, suddenly brought back to earth and made to realize that the Institute ' s stamp was not placed upon dreams, but upon sincere and intense effort, and that we had to he made over from the founda- tion up, in order to even approximate the Institute ' s ideals. And, as a matter of fact, no time was lost in this making-over process. It began at once on all sides, and we learned something each day not contained in books. That rats is rats we were not allowed to forget for an instant ; and the variety of angles from which this great truth was impressed upon us prevented any monotony from spoiling the charm of life for us. The mighty wrath simulated by upper classmen descended upon us, as it has descended from time immemorial upon rats. We have been braced up and bawled out, and two demerits have grown where ordinarily only one should grow, and we have at times seriously doubted that there was the making of a real cadet among us. But, if for the time being, all hopes of ever making a creditable-appearing cadet from a military standpoint were crushed, we were able to compel some recognition along lines of athletic endeavor during the year. In football we had three of the backfield on the Varsity, and the scrub team showed a good repre- sentation. In baseball, track, basket-ball, and tennis we have been prominent, and in all these branches of sport have turned out class teams which have given good accounts of themselves. With the trials incident to adjust- ment to new conditions, we have had our pleasures too. The day after the V. M. I. defeated A. M. of X. C. on the gridiron we were given for a day the privileges of old cadets and glimpsed for a moment into the joys of upper-classdoni. The joy of victory wiped out many sorrows. The Thanksgiving trip to Roanoke was an- other enjoyable event to break the monot- ony of barrack life, as was Christmas day. our first from home for many of us, and the four-day trip to Richmond, where we went to participate in the ceremonies incident to the inauguration of the Gov- ernor of the Commonwealth. Following the traditional custom, the class met soon after Christmas and T£ijfWinni y ffcr-il JfJfe ' a mim i a ibls elected Oliver B. Bucher, of Portsmouth, Virginia, president, and Ralph Spicer. of Lexington, Massachusetts, as vice-president. Semi-ans developed from a nightmare into a horrible reality, but ;ill save a few weathered the storm, and we entered upon the final lap looking forward to that glorious day of freedom when as third classmen we should enter a new life and a new world, knowing that the high lights, the harsh ones, of our rat year would disappear under time ' s softening influence, leaving only the memory of friends made, of better understanding of what it has meant, how much it has meant and how necessary it has been toward our future success. We feel that we have started well, and whatever our future duties may be, great or small, we shall, with loyalty to the Institute, its Officers, and the Corps of Cadets, whole-heartedly perform them, and try to add a little to the luster and renown of the Institute and make history for the Class of 19 1 7. Historian, 19 17. - r w ia Cfjc Rats 1 Dream Oh, how we crave that bright June day, When all our grief shall ]iass away! Oh. fur that day we madly yearn. When we ' ll quil work ami homeward turn. ()h. then no more we ' ll stiffly brace, Hut ' cross the courtyard madly race! Nor will we .ait the corners square, And be afraid to breathe the air. We ' ll have to Fin out then no more: We ' ll stand with safety in the d ' ; We ' ll lay around and hit the hay, For no one then will say us nay. We ' ll walk no more in single file, lint swing along with merry smile. Oh. all these tilings we ' ll do, you Let. For each will he an old cadet. AOXPEMC Instructors COLONEL THOMAS ARCHER JONES LIEUTENANT-COLONEL ROBERT BARCLAY POAGUE, Associate assistant Unstructors CAPTAIN BRAXTON DAVIS MAYO CAPTAIN ALEXANDEB HALL ELLISON FIKST CLASS SECOND CLASS Armstrong BUREESS Christian, J. Clopton Coloxna Conquest Deeble Fletcher Graves Handy Hurt Husson Keezel Krentel Look McCabe Marshall, S. Marshali., W. Meem metcali ' e Miller, J. Miller. R. Mince Nichols Owen, E. Patton Perkinson Richards, J. rorhbough Rutherford Sewell Smith, S. Wear Allison Beasley bowering BOYKIN Cammer Campbell, A. Davis. J. Davis. W. Echols Griffin Hock Holtzman Humphreys Lewis, W. Parson. W. Parson, X. Smith. G. Smith. H. SOMERS Spessard Wagner Wallace Welto.n Wiltshire 100 cthiciii Unstrttctor COLONEL FRANCIS MALLORY assistant instructor CAPTAIN CHARLES GIDEON MILLER FIRST CLASS second class Adams, T. S. Gill Almond Kimrerly Banning EORDERN Bain Marshall, 1 Bergman Lowry. S. Batton Massie. N. Bradford, S. McCormick, J. Borden McCormick, Brown, W. C. Nash ClIAI ' IN Parks Chambliss Parker Clarkson, c. c Petross Clarkson Rice Con way ' Tynes Clement Root C ' Ol ' PLAND Vaughan Cunningham ROYALL Craig Watson Cutchins SlDDLE Ellyson Watt DlLLEY Smith, P. Garing W ' elford Easley Spotts Hagan, J. Wright Echols Tardy Hagan. W Wise Frary Trinkle HlTT Wy-sor Getzen WlLMER Holderby KlDD YoUDER Unstructors COLONEL HUNTER PENDLETON COLONEL NATHANIEL BEVERLY TUCKER assistant 3nstructor CAPTAIN WILLIAM HOWARD EDWARDS FIRST CLASS AVERIIX SANFORD Amukv. A. Christian, C. Schenck Arms Dawks Smith. M. Broqks Evans Youell McLean Rembert Williams Li 12 anstnictors COLONEL ROBERT THOMAS KERLIN COLONEL JENNINGS CROPPER WISE 3ssista tit 3 n stru r to r s CAPTAIN BENJAMIN FRANKLIN CROWSON CAPTAIN SAMUEL JIOREHEAD MILLNER second class Cabson Batfgham Bell Brandt Etheridge Hepneb Johns LOWERY. T. Maxwell Merry MUNDAY Norfleet Welkins This course was adopted at the Virginia Military Institute in September, 1P13. con- iquently the present Second Class was the lirst td receive its benefits. in:; Natural ij)istory Evolution of a Pengtjih From Rat rOURTH CLASS SECOND CLASS THIRD CLASS FIRST CLASS. What would happen if we finned out for four years CUMM JCH(S L Colors: Egg yellow and mournful blue. Yell : Rah ! Rah ! Toot ! Toot ! Institute ! Motto: All work ami no hay irtll help me get my dip some day. X the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia is situated the Rock- bridge Alum Springs. There it was that Captain Anderson and his highly efficient faculty established that pleasure ( ' . ) resort known as The V ' . M. I. Summer School or Pussy-foot Ander- son ' s Retreat for the Mentally Feeble. A long month did the Sons of Rest toil and sweat over their divers studies, and with never-failing courage did the most noble faculty ( P. I. Gayle, etc ) strive to hammer some brains into the ones considered brain- less. It is with unbounded joy that I state the result : they were quite successful in their endeavors. In spite of all the toil and trouble, most of the Sons not only found time for rest, but also time for pleasure. In the evening many used to visit the swimming pool or the tennis courts, while others ( Ho Ward and Pete Perkinson) were often seen climbing the Alum Bank with Calic. On several oc- casions beautiful receptions were given to the Retreat, over which presided the most charming hostesses. At night the ballroom attracted the majority of the inmates, but 105 ffJS a 6vMa there were some who feared that the glare mighl hurl ilieir eyes. These latter were wont to travel far into the woods and have marshmallow roasts. An atmos- phere of mystery shrouds these gatherings, lmt from what Rim Munce and Ikey De Graff say, everything- was there exec] it the marshmallows. However, we did not let these digressions interfere with our Athletics. The annual game of baseball with the Allegheny Inn was a wonder. The whole student body rode to the scene of battle on that which a Keydet loves best — HAY. Our team, of course, came our victorious, d efeating the Allegheny nine by a large score. With such men as Liz Clarkson in the box. Willie Lee Upshur in the infield, and graceful Frank Cutchins on the sidelines, any team in the world would be successful. One of the largest social events of the season was the German given by the cadets in honor of the guests ai the Alum. Calic came from near and far and Millboro, and never before had Summer School been favored with such a fair gathering. A feature of the evening was the beautiful figure, led by Hill Marshall and Pope Patton. An intermission was held at midnight, during which a most glorious supper was served. Then dancing continued to the wee snnf hours. The following Sunday you could see each Son of Rest driving over high mountains and broad valleys to the home of some girl that had caused his heart to flutter at the dance. But all worldly things must end. Summer School being no exception. On the twenty-ninth of August Recall was sounded, and the mentally- strengthened Cadets took the trail of the lonesome pines back to Lexington. Great was their sorrow when they discovered that playtime was over and that First Gall for real work was just about to go. TBattalion fiDrgannation STAFF OFFICERS Kdgar Xasii Adjutant IT. R. Hordern Quartermaster ( ' . C. Clarkson Sergeant-Major Co. A Co. B CAPTAINS R. M. YnilEI.I. (1) ( ' . Christian (3) FIRST LIEUTENANTS II. .1. Rice (1) II. P. Sewki.t. (8) SEC( iNI ) LIEUTENANTS T. T. IIaniiv (2) T. S. Adams (: ' .) FIRST SEEGEANTS R. Watt (1 i It. II. Spkssabd 1 31 SERGEANTS It. E. Wysoe (1) W. Cbaig (3) W. E. KlDD (2) W. B. Lewis (9) R. F. Caring (13) c Johns (14) V. L. SOMBHS (15) CORPORALS DEBUTTS (4) MrCl.EIXAN (2) LoIIMEYKE (71 LENT (11) Sne.U) (S) Taker (21) Moons (10) Titts, L. (22) Mll.I.NEIC (20) BllRAC ' KEI! |2(I) Jt , J XK Co. C Co. CAPTAINS ' D E. P. Conquest (5) W. T. Clement FIRST LIEUTENANTS (6) B. F. Dawes (5) B. A. Colostna 61 SE( ' ( INI ) LIEUTENANTS T. W Wilmer (4i M. P. Fletcher FIRST SERGEANTS (6) W L HlTT (3 .1. E. Davis (6) SERGEANTS 0. II. Beaslev (l? Goodman (3) Hawkins (10) Hix (14) Birks (16) Bryan (30) A. L. YVei.i.ford (18) ' ORPORALS Reade (15) Wales (18) Pitts, J. (23) FkTCHEIMER 124 1 ClIMMINGS (20) Co. E S. L. I.OWRY (4) Co. F CAPTAINS B. B. Clarkson (2) FIRST LIEUTENANTS S. C. Smith (4i V. C. Brown (2) SECOND LIEUTENANTS F.. II. Nichols (1) W. A. Birress (5) FIRST SERGEANTS N. II. Massie (4) C. R. Cammer (2) SERGEANTS A. R. IIOLDEREY (4 I R. COUPLAND (10 | ( ' . II. Carson (16) Leggett (5) Bradford (13 i I ' arkerson (2 l) Kley (17) Ci ' .yei: (2xi B. Bowering (2) A. G. Campbell (7) W. II. IIUMTHREYS (8) CORPORALS Holmes (1) Whittle (6) Sansrerry (9) Mcrimiy (12) (iii.i.isriE (27) T1CAL FICEKS COLONEL JENNINGS C. WISE Commandant of Cadets CAPTAIN KENNETH SINCLAIR PURDIE Post-Adjutant and Principal Assistant in Tactics CAPTAIN BENJAMIN F. CEOWSON Instructor in Field Artillery CAPTAIN BBAXTON D. MAYO Instructor Company A CAPTAIN SAMUEL M. MILLNEB Instructor Company F CAPTAIN ROBERT C. SNIDOW Instructor Company B CAPTAIN ALEXANDER H. ELLISON Instructor Company E CAPTAIN ABEAM F. KIBLER Instructor Company C CAPTAIN CHARLES G. MILLER Instructor Company D 111 OMMISIONED OFFICERS R. M. YOUELL Captain Co. A B. B. CLARKSON Captain Co. F C. CHRISTIAN, .TR Captain Co. B S. L. LOWR.Y ; Captain Co. E E. P. CONQUEST Captain Co. C W. T. CLEMENT J Captain Co. D E. NASH First Lieutenant and Adjutant H. A. RICE First Lieutenant Co. A W. C. BROWN First Lieutenant Co. F H. P. SEWELI First Lieutenant Co. B S. C. SMITH First Lieutenant Co. E B. F. DAWES First Lieutenant Co. C B. A. COLONNA First Lieutenant Co. D H. R. HORDERN Second Lieutenant and Quartermaster E.. H. NICHOLS Second Lieutenant Co. E T. T. HANDY Second Lieutenant Co. A T. S. ADAMS Second Lieutenant Co. B T. W. WILMER Second Lieutenant Co. C W. A. BURRESS Second Lieutenant Co. ¥ M. P ' . FLETCHER Second Lieutenant Co. ' D 113 iMklOatl -- ■-Mtt.-riLi y, ;? Battalion Staff IH iliss Caroline Nash sponsor taff Officers EDGAR NASH First Lieutenant and Adjutant H. R. HORDERN Second Lieutenant and Quartermastek C. C. CLARK SOX Sergeant-Major 115 .„Tr7 r ik I O Hi Wt fflsk SKKSsaa Company A MISS GLADYS KELLER SPONSOR It. M. YOT ' ELL H. .1. RICE T. T. HANDY G. WATT SERGEANTS TVysor. R. E. , Kidd, W. E. Garin CORPORALS DeButts Lohmeyek Snead PRIVATES Amory Ayers Collier Garvey Benners DeGraff Gill Bergman Dillard. W. Graves Brewster Dixon Hayes Brown, E. ' Easley. R. Hock Carter Echols. E. IIfsson Ciiewning Field, E. Karow Chittum Fugate Keezell Coleern Gallagher Knox 117 Captain . . First Lieutenant . Second Lieutenant First Sergeant R. F. Sr MERS, V. L Moore MlI.I.Nl RheutaS [jAFFERTY Rutherford Lewis. YV. IS. Jr. So ITT Marshall. W. Shadle Maxwell Skinner McCormici . .1 Smith. M. McLeod Tomlinsox Miller. C. YVeltox Muxce. G. W ILLCOX Parker Y ILSOX fak .. - . Ai , . A Sk: - - Company B MISS DOROTHY HflltDEKN SPONSOR •C. CHRISTIAN, JR Captain II. P. SEW ' ELL First Lieutenant T. S. ADAMS Second Lieutenant J. N. C. RI( ' HARDS Second Lieutenant R. H. SPESSARD First Seegeant SERGEANTS Craig, W. Lewis, W. B. Johns, C. D. CORPORALS McClellan Lunt Tarer Pitts. .T. Buracker. S. PRIVATES Izard Allison Easley. C. Kiientel Taul Spence Berry Etheeidge. C. Lewis. S. Patterson Spotts BOYKIN EWELL MASSIE, II. I ' ERKINSON. T. SMITH. G. Bulkley Ford McGiffert Phillips Smith. J. Bubeess, J. Franklin McLean Remrert Upshur Campbell, W. Gatling Meem Richards White. B. Chapin, W. Gay Miller. R. Root Wilkins Christian. J. Gray Xeale Saunders Williams. T. Collins Green Parks Schelegel Wiltshire Dpon resignation of Cadet Christian, C. Cadet Sewell was appointed Captain, and Cadet Richards. J., Second Lieutenant. Company C P. CONQUEST Captaix F. DAWKS Fiust Lieutexaxt W. WILMER Second Lieutenant . L. HITT Fiust Sergeant SERGEANTS Marshall, K. W. I-Ioltzmax, T. N. Beaslev, O. H. CORPORALS Goodman IIa VKIXS HlX Burks Bryan PRIVATES Adams, J. Cutchins Fishburne Meade Tardy Adkins DlLLARD, J. Friedman Michaeux Thomas Armstrong Dove Hefner Nelsox Ward Barnes Drewky Hull Owes V hite. G. Brooks Duncan Jones, D. I ' etross Y ILLIAMS. Echols, C. Jones, W . PORCHER Y ISE Cole, J. Emond Kimkerly, J. RlXG Y OODWARD Crittenden Faison Fetteroli ' Lawsox Lowry, B. Stevenson Sturcke W OOL 121 Company D gretcfien evanf T. CLEMENT Captain A. ( lOLONNA First Lieutenant P. FLETCHER SECOND LIEUTENANT E DAVIS First Sergeant SERGEANT! Armistead Baugham Baldey Bell, F. Burton Chapin, C. Christian. Costen Davis. W. DlLLEY ISIVAV, C. B. Almond, COKPO 5. M. [AI.S Wellfobd Wales Pitts, L. Fecheimer PRIVATES Iiiiti; Lee Morgan Etheridge. F. LOWBY, W Morris Field, w. Lyne Munce. W. Gammon Martin MUNDAY Hagan, J. Massie. W McDavid IlAGAN. W. Metcalfe Pate Hughes Miller. .T. Parsons. V . Hutchinson Mitchell Sanfobd Jones, C. Moore, L. RCIITVALB Seaman Thornton Trinkle Vaughan Wallace Warren Warrick Whiting Wood Wright. R 123 Company E w WILLIE IJiWIIV S. L. LOWIIY Captain S. C. SMITH Fihst Lieutenant E. C. NICHOLS Second Lieutenant N. II. MASSIF. First Sergeant SERGEANTS Holderby, A. R. Coupland, R, Carson, C. II. CORPORALS Leggett Bradford, W. Fi.ey Parkerson Geyer PRIVATES Banning Corey, J. Ewixg Hurt Mason Pendleton IiciRDEiiN Cosby Frary, R. IIylaxd Merry Tickett Brandt Cox Fraser Kimherey, C. Morrison Porter Briggs Cunningham Galt McAnerny Nash. C. Potts, T. Buracker, W. Davie Getzen, T. Mccormick. L. Old Schoen Clarke Echols, F. Grippin McKay Palmer Smith. H. Cochran Ellyson Groover Mahone Parsons, X. Spicer Cole, E. Evans Harper Mann Patton Stalling Corey, L. WOOLFORD 125 '  ..] ■ Company F pj f VIRGINIA ROBINSON B. B. CLARKSON Captain VV. C. BROWN First Lieutenant Y. A. I ' .riiKEss Second Lieutenant ( ' . R. CAMMER First Sergeant SERGEANTS Bain, .t. M. Bowkring, B. Campbell, A. (i. Hi MniREYS, w. II. CORPORALS Holmes Whittle Sansberry Muephy Gillespie PRIVATES Arms Clopton Gustaveson McCabe Rich Smith, r. Averili, David Hamlin JIl ' Cormick. E. Rohrbough Thompson Barrett Deeble Hitch Noell Royai.l Tynes Batten Early Holt Xorfleet Kiffner Watson Bradford. S. ' Frary. C. Linder Oakes Schexck Wagner Brown, C. Gaillard Lockhart Pender Shepherd Wear Bicker Glazebrook Look Perkinson, A. siddle Yeatman ciiambliss Marshall, S. Potts. P. Zea 127 Borden Chittdm Hagan, J. McCabe Mc( lORMICK, -T. McCormick, L. Miller, R. Patten Paul woolford 12S Famh.iar Faces Trooping of Jackson ' s Guns HEADQUARTERS Virginia Military Institute, Mav 9, 1913. General Orders, No. 134. To-morrow, the 10th of .May. marks the fiftieth anniversary of the death of General Thomas Jonathan Jackson from wounds received on the night of May 2nd, in the battle of Chaneellorsville. The great Jackson ' s connection with tins institution commenced March 1, 1851, when lie was called from the military service of the United States to till our chair of Natural and Experimental Philosophy. It ended only with his death and not until through the medium of this corps hi ' hail trained a host of soldiers whose names are almost as imperishable as his own. The names of Mahone, Rodes, Colston. Walker. Lane. Mnnford. Crutehfield. Baldwin. Carter, Latimer. ( hew. Thompson, and those of many of their com- panies are fitting to he inscribed on the tablet of history with that of Stonewall Jackson. While on duty at the Virginia Military Institute. Major Jackson, besides being a pro- fessor, was instructor of artillery, ami in that capacity, a calling most congenial to the retired artillery officer, whose service with the guns had already won him fame in Mexico, he trained the very backbone of the army of Northern Virginia, over five hundred of the officers of which were his former pupils in the art of war. The artillery of that army, which in the words of many was the most distinguished arm of the Confederate service, owed its efficiency not only to Jackson, hut to the cadet battery which you now salute. These guns were presented, in 1850. to the Institute by no less a personage than General Zaehary Taylor. President of the United States, as a testi- monial of his admiration for the Corps of Cadets which served as his personal escort at the laying of the corner-stone of the Washington monument in Richmond. Used by Jackson for purposes of instruction for a period of eleven years, they comprised the original arma- ment of the Rockbridge Artillery, in 1801. in which our present Treasurer. Colonel William T. Poague, served first as lieutenant, then as its captain. It was one of these pieces that fired the first hostile confederate shot in the Valley of Virginia, at Haynesville. on June S. 1861. It was this battery which crowned the ridge at Manassas upon which the comparatively obscure Jackson won the immortal epithet of Stonewall. From the line two of its pieces are missing — one serves as our evening gun, a post of duty which it has held for near half a century, the other lies in the depth of the Potomac, where it was cast to prevent its capture on the retreat from Sharpsburg. On June 10. 1864. almost three years to the day after this battery opened hostilities in Virginia, it was captured without our walls by Major General David H. Hunter, and taken to Washington, where, in 1866. it was handsomely refitted and remounted, and thence re- turned to the Institute by Secretary Stanton, at the instance of the then Superintendent, Major-Genera] Francis H. Smith, and General Thomas T. Munford. These guns are no longer suited to the progress of the modern era. Venerable with age and honorable service they, like their former commander has been, should be tenderly placed 131 Ma® at rest. For sixty-three years they have never missed a day of duty. Now, let us retire them with befitting ceremony. But of them let one more duty be exacted. Let the caisson which bore Jackson ' s body to the grave now bear our Moral tribute to his memory, and then let this battery, which has known so much of toil, like the sword of Jackson, rest, but not decay, in sacred idleness. In accord with the foregoing it is ordered: I. That the use of the old battery shall from this day be discontinued. II. That the corps of cadets, under the immediate command of the Commandant of Cadets, with all tactical officers as a staff, march from their parade — the parade from which General Jackson led the corps on the 17th of April. 1861, to the Camp of Instruction, in Richmond — to the last resting place of their former commander and there reverently lay a. floral tribute on his grave. Let the memory of the dead be an inspiration to the living. By Command of Brigadier-General Nichols. (Signed) M. F. Edwards. Captain and Adjutant, Y. M. I. 132 H HE hiss of a pouring rain filled the ears of the first keydet who poked his head out of the hay at reveille on last May the . Thank Heaven ; won ' t be any hike to-day, he murmured, and turned over to sleep till last call. That man was sadly wrong. Alphabet Eglin swung his left arm up to barracks to inform us that a little water is a good thing. And so presently the little water found us on the road that led from rest and hay. That road was an ocean of ooze, a Red Sea; but there was no passing dryshod. As to stickiness, it had Tanglefoot beat by the length of a penalty drill. Instead of feet, we lifted balls of clay. Our only blessing was that the water running down our legs washed a little of it off. At every step we slid to the four points of the compass, and Kerr ' s Creek was gained only by dragging half the landscape with us. ( 133 I •inner was diluted with rain water. But our joy in receiving it was pure and concentrated. Rain was by thai time a mnch-to-be-expected article. We lived in it, felt it. snielled it, drank it. We dreamed about another day of being a mud plow. Camp Chew broke almost with the Sunday morn. The winds and clouds had played kindly while we fitfully slumbered, and the short, familiar seven miles to the Alum were started by a far brighter and drier bunch than bad crawled under the pup tents the night before. At the top of the mountain some of the summer-school tribe, catching an intoxicating whiff of old haunts, shouted, Going home, boys, and we took the last three miles at almost a trot. The Alum is a place of cold temperatures. The icy swimming pool scared some of the boys into total abstinence from outside application. But they went up on the mountain, just across the restraining county line, got warm on the ' WWIff ■towers r JP !?W i - inside, and came back in time to bold the liveliest dance that ever shook the foundations of that old hotel ballroom. Twelve miles of nothing at all tells of the next day ' s march. Past only one inhabited house we went through the long dale for which our destination was called. A halt about one o ' clock — woods as thick as brass buttons around a chicken. Camp in theyah, says Tim, waving at all the bushes in general. So Camp Latimer fell wherever there wasn ' t a tree and the brush was scraped away. But just a half a mile beyond was civilization, the whole of it centered around an iron furnace and a store with lots of candy and cakes and chewing- gum and locked doors. The commandant and field staff, however, got their share of refreshments at the home of the owner of the city. The liquids not on Solomon ' s diet must have flowed like the brook outside the door, for forth into the night rode one of our artillery officers on his snow-white charter, and ■HMt- -wimiJBt kf f Nf nil ' the key of When Yon and I Were Young, Maggie, the notes of his trein- oring tenor describing a cavorting curve through the whispering woods. The insect universe had a Imp that night. The skin of three hundred and sixty-five men afforded an excellent floor, though crowded. A great many energetic dancers were noted. Their dips were wonderfully low and lingering. And after the ball, several thousands of bridal couples took a honeymoon tour to Lexington. But their conveyances almost expired on leaving that forest of Longdale. Five miles up and five miles down was the tale they told us from the gate- posts. Distances were evidently paced off in a vertical direction only in those parts. Tor we climbed high as the heights of Tim in his glory, and so nearly straight up that we could almost roll pebbles off the cliffs into the furnace towers we had seen slowly recede from our feet. Over the top we poured, and shuffled hack into Rockbridge County. Our descent was almost ball-bearing, the rocks in the path serving as the best of rolling-stones to help a fellow on his down- ward way. And so, between bruised substructures and dizzy superstructures, we hit one end of Collierstown. Half a bouse wide and the gods only know- how long is the real meaning of that name. We pulled our poor frames further within the corporate limits of Collierstown than we did in the nation ' s capital when we went up to let Woodrow take a squint at us; and in doing so we passed one house and two inhabitants every half a mile, by actual calcula- tion; then keeled over sideways into cam]) on a two by four (inch) bunch of grass, with a dozen wide meadows within range of our peepers. Ice cream was the complete menu that night. The Post Exchange sent out a whole wagon-load of big ones to meet us. And just across the way was as much as you could eat, served by the hands of the bewitching damsels of that vicinity for the small sum of ten centavus, which small sum few pockets contained. Then at supper, through the generosity of our guest, Major Wortham, each man got his big cup almost full of the frozen dainty. And still there was more. In the gathering twilight, the companies held a track meet to determine the proper division of what was left. A and F and the Staff won the cream, but there was enough to go all around, so everybody got their little after-the-show luncheon. Past old House Mountain we trod next morning — on to Lexington. Up to the top of the ridge, and there, not so many miles away, shone barracks. Bar- racks looks mighty good to a keydet twice in his career — when he is relieved from further duty and when a hike is nearing its end. Out by Castle Hill we formed the battalion. Across the Nile, and through the town, with Homitz ' s aggregation of atmosphere compressors leading the way; through the arch, into a shower, down to the mess hall, back to the hay, and gone to the world — and our third and next to last hike was done. Hike Scenes NE of the greatest, if not the greatest, of the events of the past $ year was the Richmond trip. Soon after midyear examinations ' a rumor sprang up, as rumors will do around barracks, that the Corps of Cadets was to go tu Richmond for the Inauguration of Governor Stuart. Contrary to all former custom, the talk came true. An order was received by General Xichols from the Adjutant-General for the corps to attend the parade on February second. From then on great excitement prevailed in barracks Trunks, to hold extra creased trousers and First Classmen ' s capes, were dragged from below, and Friday evening the men were busy packing and rolling packs. E-iHiaB- - B; o- iaja The next morning the battalion was marched to the station in overcoats, with packs slung. The train was a special provided by the courtesy of President Stevens of the Chesapeake Ohio Railway. Owing to an unfortu- nate mistake, but five ears were provided for the six companies. By using pari of the ear provided for the start ' , however, the entire corps was finally got aboard, and Lexington was cleared at 1 p. m. Then the ten-hour crawl over the James River Division began. At Lynchburg a brief stop was made, and many alumni, with not a few calic, came alongside to give the already travel-weary keydets a word of greeting. After making the acquaintance of nearly every sidetrack south of Lynchburg, the train at last rattled over a long series of bridges and pulled into Richmond. At the station the corps was met by a crowd of alumni, who heightened everybody ' s spirits by giving the Old Veil. The corps at once marched to the armory of the Richmond Light Infantry Blues which, by the kindness of the Blues, had been turned over to the cadets. A track meet in progress at the armory somewhat delayed matters, but after a few minutes ' wait the bat- talion was marched on the armory floor. There it was discovered that, instead of blankets and a hard floor, as on previous trips, there were cots, actually cots, certainly an undreamed-of luxury. After stacking arms and remov- ing equipment, the corps was turned loose for sightseeing until midnight. Roll-call at that time found a scant half of the men present. Permits had been granted to spend the night with relatives, or friends, and many had availed themselves of this privilege. For those who were hack at roll-call, a kind fate had provided numerous fire-escapes. As a result, somewhat later, gray tigures might perhaps have been seen flitting from one lamp-post to another in the almost empty streets. Richmond held too many attractions for keydets after quiet Lexington. Also, sad to relate, Lexington is dry. Sunday morning the battalion was formed at the usual church hour. Services for the entire corps were held at the Church of the Holy Trinity. After church the cadets were dismissed until eleven that night. The parade formal ion took place at ! a. m. Monday morning. The corps formed in overcoats, with white hells, and was inarched to the Capitol grounds. From there, formed in column of platoons and headed by the Fortress Monroe Band, the battalion paraded around various and many streets of the city. Returning to the Capitol, a brief halt was made, after which a review was held before Governor Stuart. Following the review, the corps was inarched to the Masonic Temple for lunch , afterwards beins ' dismissed at the armory. JEHIS Monday nigh.1 a dance was given by the Bines at the armory, in honor of the cadets. All of the Richmond ealie were present, and the only cadets who did not attend were a few for whom the many theaters of Richmond held more attractions. Dancing could not begin until late, owing to the refusal of the Blues band to play. More and better music, however, was soon provided; and the dance went on till the wee snia ' hours. It was a decided success. Reveille the next morning brought forth a tired bunch of keydets. At 9 o ' clock the battalion wac formed for the return to Lexington. .Many friends and relatives ventured to arise early in order to see the departure of the corps. When the train finally drew out, it carried all of the keydets, but many hearts had been left behind. After a seemingly interminable ride, the train at last puffed up the hill towards Lexington, and visions of a hot supper at the Mess Hall made the atmosphere a bit more cheerful. The Richmond trip, long to be remembered and never to be entirely forgotten, was over. Captain K : Mr. R , I see no -r in your formula. What is the matter Did you lose it on the recent football game ? Captain E : Mr. F , what do you mean by scratching up my desk like that I What would you say if I were to come into your parlor and start to whittle mi a mahogany chair ' . Cadet F : Well, Captain, to be frank with you, I think I ' d be too well- mannered to mention it. In Physical Lab. Cadet U— - (approaching Captain Kibler with small piece of iron) : Captain, will you kindly tell me what this is ? Captain Kibler: Hydrophobia Salts! Don ' t bother me. ( Conclusion of Willie Lee ' s experiment) : ' Weight of 1 gram of Hydrophobia Salts is unknown. 1st Cadet: Been to see the GIM ' . 2nd ( Iadet: Yep. 1st Cadet: Did you set Pills or Drills for your Ills? 142 : mi iM mmm F$ Cups and Trophies for the Year Cbe StJilltamson ©rafjam Cup Presented by Mr. E. L. Graham, of Lexington, Va., in memory of his son, to the best all-round athlete of the year. WINNERS OF THE CUP 1907 E. W. Massie Virginia 1911 0. E. Moore Virginia 1908 J. E. Doyle Virginia 1912 A. A. Owen Virginia 1909 H. J. Poeter Virginia 1913 L. L. Leech Virginia 1910 T. S. Moseley Virginia Dnterclass jfoot all Cup Awarded to the champions of the Tnterclass football series, and won by the team representing The Class of Nineteen Eoueteen Cbe Company Rifle Cup Awarded to the company whose team makes the highest score in the annual Rifle Competition, and won by the team from Company A. Sergeant Sewell Private Keezell Private Hussox Private Walker UnDim ' Otial Utfle Cup Awarded to the cadet making the highest score in the annual Rifle Compe tition and won by Corporal Randolph, Company F. 143 Sketch of a New Market Cadet and Pioneer Baseball Player HE writer has not the privilege of calling himself a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute, but, having spent a rat year in the old barracks overlooking the valley where the winding North River flows, has an eleve ' s spirit of affection and tender regard for the old place. He wishes, therefore, in these pages to bring befor e all Institute men a glimpse of an interesting and lovable character, that of a man who did make the old school his home through four stormy years. I speak of Hugh Walker Fry, of the Class of 1867, who in his First Class year was a lieutenant of Company B, and who has two things in his career, both as a cadet and a soldier in the great conflict, that should make h i m j u s 1 1 y proud. However, because of his ex- treme modesty he has re- frained always from making mention of them. Mr. Fry was one of the little band forever immor- talized on the field of New Market ; and he has the dis- tinction of having caught the first baseball ever thrown on the V. M. I. parade grounds. Because of his reticence in these matters, the writer here attempts to set down some of the facts which Mr. Fry has from time to time recited to him after much solicita- tion, and in conversation warmed b y a n intimate friendship. Virginia JIhiksi Hugh Walker Fry is the son of the late Lieutenant-Colonel William II. Fry, of the First Virginia Regiment, 0. S. A., and was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, November 14th, 1846. When but a few months old the father removed to Richmond, where he entered the firm of Hugh W. Frv Sons, commission merchants, at that time one of the largest firms of its kind in the South. In April, 18(51, Hugh, at the age of fifteen, enlisted in his father ' s command, the First Virginia, and there saw actual military service until .May. 1862, when he entered the Virginia Military Institute. ' ' So much has been written, said Mr. Fry, when questioned on the subject, about the battle of New Market, a nd especially in the splendid work of my fellow-cadet, the late John S. Wise, that I will not tell you much about Xew Market, except to lead up to what I think will interest you following that memorable little battle. It was at midnight of May the 10th, 1864, that we were awakened by drums furiously beating the ' long roll. ' In five minutes we were assembled in front of barracks, eagerly listening to the orders being read by the cadet- adjutant, who, with the aid of a small lantern, threw his rich voice into the hearts of each cadet like music. We were told that the enemy were in the Valley. Breckinridge needed help; and we were ordered to march for Staunton at daybreak. A battalion of infantry and a section of artillery, with three days ' rations, were detailed. A detail of sixteen cadets, consisting of the youngest and latest arrivals at the Institute, were left to guard the old walls. Forty-two cadets were detailed to manage and act as drivers of the battery, which consisted of two three-inch iron rifle pieces and two caissons, leaving 182 cadets iu the four companies of infantry, commanded by Colonel Scott Shipp. Cadet-Captain C. II. Minge, of Mobile, Alabama, commanded the battery. After a sleepless night and a hasty breakfast by candle light we marched merrily on to Staunton, our artillery rumbling slowly in the rear. The rising sun found us six miles out of Lexington; and at noon on the 12th of May we marched into Staunton to the tune of ' The Girl I Left Behind Me. Staunton then, as now, was filled with girls ' schools, and we were very much occupied with the fair, sweet faces around us — and I would not be surprised if we did not attract their attention too. Here we were received by the veteran regiment of Wharton ' s and Echol ' s brigades, composing Breckinridge ' s army. They called us ' band-box soldiers, ' and sang mother lullabies for our benetit. Rut our hearts were too full and merry to mind. 145 Evening found us bivouacked on the side of the road near Harrisonburg; and a portion of the nighl was spent near Lacy ' s Springs, twelve miles south of New Market. Soon after midnight of the 14th we were awakened and ordered to march. The drums were not sounded, and each cadet was awakened by a shake of the shoulder by the guards on duty. About sunrise Breckinridge ' s army of 3,200 men was formed into two lines of battle. Echol ' s brigade and cavalry were on the right wing and the Sixty-second Virginia Infantry with the corps of cadets forming the second line of the left wing. Breckenridge had twelve pieces of artillery including the cadet battery, while it is reported that Sigel, of the opposing command, had 9,800 men and fifty-four pieces of artillery. I will not attempt to describe the battle or my own sensations in this memorable conflict. The battle of New Market, as is well known, resulted in a complete victory for the Confederate arms. The corps of cadets went into it with old, clumsy Belgian rifles, and came out with Enfield rifles and sword bayonets, captured from the Federals. 1 have to-day a bayonet which I got from a private in a Massachusetts company. While the official report gives a loss of seven killed and fifty-six wounded, I know of but one cadet in the four companies of infantry who was not more or less wounded, and that cadet had several bullet holes in his clothes and two in his cap. We bad no battle flag, not even a State flag-; but carried one of white silk with gilt fringe, and on it were painted figures representing art, science, and literature. This flag was pierced by bullets and grape- shot twelve different times and badly torn by the frag- ,, ment of a shell. Evans, the second sergeant of B Com- pany, who carried it, was promoted for his bravery on the field and was made orderly-sergeant of D Com- pany, taking the place of Cabell, who was killed. Four B cadets who had been detailed if V. M. 1. Aitf.i; Hunter ' s Raid to take charge of the wagons 14U left them and joined the corps when it was ordered into action. Of these four one was killed and three badly wounded. Of the 182 cadets in the infantry battalion, but forty-six answered roll-call that night. The cadets after the battle returned to Staunton with orders to report to Camp Lee, Richmond. Many of us as we marched into Staunton were without shoes or sox, having lost them in the plowed fields of Xew Market, which were heavy with recent rains. As we journeyed to Richmond on top of a freight train we were given an ovation at each and every station through which we passed. On the third day after our arrival in Richmond we occupied an earth- work on the intermediate line of the fortifications that had been thrown up around the city for its defense near the Brook Turnpike. We remained here until June the 6th, when we received orders to return to Lexington. We reached there June the Sth. On June the 9th, General McCausland crossed the bridge over the North River at the head of some 600 cavalry, retreating from a force of 30,000 Federal troops under General Hunter. Burning the bridge after him, with the aid of the corps and cadets, and five pieces of artillery which we happened to have there, we held Hunter in check for thirty-six hours or until the morning of the 11th. It was then that some scouts reported that a large force of Federal cavalry under Generals Crook and Averill were fording the river about three miles above the town. Orders were given to retreat. Leaving Lexington the corps of cadets, with two three-inch rifles and two brass howitzers, proceeded to the point in the river where the town of Buena Vista now stands. McCausland followed the Natural Bridge to Buchanan, thence along the railroad to Lynchburg. Along the river the cadets marched down the banks of Balcony Falls. Here they took a position on the side of the mountain, placing in readiness four cannon prepared to defend the wooden bridge that spanned the North River at its mouth. We remained here until the 18th, when we received orders to make a forced march to Lynchburg. That evening found us marching up Main street in Lynchburg, and soon we were stationed at an earthwork on the Forest Road two miles west of town, near what was known as Blackwater Creek. Tn the meantime, during the day Early ' s corps of about 10,000 men had arrived from Lee ' s army and had formed a line of battle south and west of the city of Lynchburg. Hunter ' s forces had placed themselves in battle array on a line stretching from Clay ' s Crossing to the Campbell Court-House Road. 147 We slept on our arms that night, expecting an attack at any -moment. Hunter, however, withdrew his troops in the night and began a retreat, fol- lowed by Early as far as Lewisburg, West Virginia. The cadets returned to Lynchburg and camped in the old .Methodist graveyard near the head of Fifth street, where they remained until June the 25th. The march for Lexington was be- gun, ami we reached the Institute the after- noon of June the 26th. Finding our old home in ruins we were quartered in the buildings of Washington College. The next day. without a home, we were ordered on an indefinite furlough, which meant that we were virtually disbanded. By the latter part of October, school again was commenced with about 200 cadets. Early in Xoveniber we were ordered to the outer line of fortifications below the city of Richmond, two miles north of the James River. We were well drilled, and were being continually trained and taught to handle heavy ordnance, until the 23rd of December, when we were relieved by a company of wounded and convalescent soldiers. We were then quartered in the Alms House, where we remained but ten days, spending some time at first one place and then another in the fortifications around the city. On the evening of the evacuation of Richmond we were told to disperse ourselves among Lee ' s army, and were given the privilege of joining whatever command we saw fit. It was then that some of the cadets became a part of that brave, ragged, and hungry remnant of Lee ' s army that surrendered at Appomattox. In October. L865, I was one id ' four cadets that returned to the Insti- tute. The other three were Marshall. Glazebrook, and Bennett. For two weeks we made up the entire corps of cadets. But in time old cadets returned and new cadets matriculated until we had a normal attendance again. In the fall of l.si; ; I was a First Classman, and lieutenant of B Com- pany. I recall with great pleasure and pride that it was this year that the Mr. Fry, in the Year 1804 148 first game of baseball was played on the V. M. I. parade grounds and the first nine organized. Samuel Taylor, of Richmond, was my roommate. I have nol heard of Sam for many years, and do not know where he is. lie was a good friend and a fine fellow. I remember that fall that Sam had returned i the Institute from Richmond, where he had been spending his vacation. The day after his arrival he asked me to accompany him to the parade ground. Once there he instructed me to stand off from him about fifty feet. I did so. Sam twirled his arm around two or three times and let fly an object at me. Instinct- ively I was in the act of dodging, but Sam cried, ' Catch it, yon clodhopper! ' So 1 caught it. Xot knowing what the missile was, I asked Sam. ' What in tarnation is this thing? ' Sam replied, ' Von stupe, it ' s a baseball. ' By that time a crowd of cadets gathered around, and we formed a circle. For some time we were carried away with the sport of passing the ball from one to the other. Sam Taylor had gotten a book of Spalding ' s Rules, and he had been playing ball in Richmond that summer. Garland Longstreet, another cadet from New Orleans, had played ball that summer too. It was not long lief ore we organized the first baseball team at the Virginia Military Institute. That year we played twenty-three match games ; won twenty, lost one, and tied two. The bats we used were like those in nse now, but the ball had a rubber center, and although it was the same size as the one now in nse it could be knocked further, which accounted for the many home runs and big scores in those days. We used no gloves, chest protectors, or masks. In recording the game we merely accounted for the runs, outs, flies caught, and flies missed. The pitcher threw a hard, straight ball, and in that day the curve was not known. The batsmau had the privilege of calling for the kind of ball he preferred, either high or low. Strikes were counted when the batter struck at the ball and missed. I recall every man who composed the first nine we had. They were: Ely Burrell, Baltimore, pitch; Hugh Fry, Richmond, catch; Samuel Taylor, Rich- mond, short stop; J. H. Davis, Rockbridge Comity, first base; Mike Riley. St. Louis, second base; Garland Longstreet, ISTew Orleans, son of General Long- street, third base; Thomas E. Wilkenson, Bedford County, Va., left field; John B. Purcell, Richmond, center field, and Patrick Henry, Clarkesville, Tennessee, right field. Mike Riley was captain. In those days our military and academic duties could not be interfered with for baseball, and we had little practice. Most of our match games were played with Washington College. 149 Some of these men, I suppose are dead. The years have made many changes; some of my comrades have grown gray, while others have vanished into the shadows that the years bring, fading like flowers we have known and loved, which with their summer fragrance brighten our lives for a short time and pass at last into the forgotten annals of life. To me the old days at the Institute are the sweetest in my memory. And although it was in a stormy period of Virginia ' s history, and even though we did not have the pretty coatee and plumes during the war to be proud of — merely the homespun jacket and rough trousers with a forlorn-looking forage cap — in our hearts was the spirit which I believe lives only at V. M. I., that rare comradeship, that genuine love for the dear alma mater, lingering always in the breast of every cadet who has passed beneath its barrack arches, has heard the plaintive sound of taps in the night and the heart-stirring reveille in the dawn, even though they are gone into the four quarters of the earth. Mr. Fry now is employed as secretary of the Dixie Specialty Company in Roanoke, manufacturers of boiler compounds and washing powders. A few years after his graduation from the Y. M. I., he married Miss Fannie Lang- home, of Lynchburg. He is an ardent baseball fan, and keeps up with the game in the Virginia and American and National leagues, manifesting prob- ably more interest than many younger men. Despite his sixty-seven years and snow-white hair he is a true sport, a lovable man, and always an attached alumnus of the Institute, who takes much pride in the fact that he is one of the two men between whom passed the first baseball ever thrown on the parade ground of the Virginia Military Institute. William J. Robertson, ' OS. m t ir ir it Jmrnrnmiu. 15oar0 of (ODitors E. P. CONQUEST Editor-in-Chief W. A. BUERESS Business Manager G. G. JIUNCE Advertising Manager associates T. S. Adams H. Banning, Jr. W. C. Brown H. F. Gill C. P. McCabe J. C. Parker Business associates B. F. DAWES C. CHRISTIAN.. Assistant Business Manager ..Assistant Advertising Manager 153 CADET— STAFF. HENRY AVERILL Editor-in-Chief W. E. KIDD Assistant Editor-in-Chief Associate £Ditors II. Banning, Jr. . T. Clement C. P. McCare W. C. Brown B. A. COI.ONNA J. X. Richards assistant OBDttors C. R. Cammkr E. M. Almond C. H. Cabson R. C. CoUPLANI) V. II. Humphreys Business Department K. C. ROOT Business Manager R. H. SPESSARD Assistant Business Manager 155 fElHM The Cadet HE constitution of the Virginia Military Institute Athletic Associa- tion provides that a weekly paper shall be published by the Corps of Cadets. This paper is to be known as The Cadet. The year 1914 is the seventh of its publication, and already it has a circulation of 7. ( copies a year, with a subscription price of $1.50. Seven volumes have keen published, a volume being composed of the separate editions of each school year. The Cadet is the official organ of the Athletic Association, and serves two main purposes. First, it is the receiver info which the policy of the Asso- ciation is dictated, and by its circulation this policy is communicated to those interested in the [nstitute. Secondly, its purpose is to make money for the Athletic Association. The ideal of The Cadet, or more properly its ideal purpose, is to be a chronicle of the events of cadet life; to be a vivid history of the V. M. 1. for the reference of the corps of ensuing generations, that they may perhaps profit by the ever-present defects in our environment, and so gradually approximate perfection. The editor-in-chief of The Cadet is a First Classman, elected by the members of his class before the close of the Second Class year, and is a general officer of the Athletic Association, lie appoints his own editorial staff subject to the approval id ' the Athletic Council. The office of the editor is potentially the most influential one a cadet can hold. Through editorials he can guide student opinion, give incentive to reform, and create an ideal to be lived up to by the individuals of the corps, lie is the spokesman of the cadets in revealing to the authorities the attitude of the corps in regard to all innovations, events, and regulations that directly concern both parties. The selection of a competent and conscientious editor is therefore one of the most important duties of the Second Class. In addition to the First Classmen, the editor-elect and his business man- ager are included in the personnel of the staff. The Cat ft staff lias not in the past been of much influence, but it is safe to predict that it will be in the future. The Cadet is a very live and important feature of life in the Institute, and cannot but have a great influence in moulding the future of this school. .T. N. C. TJ. ' Our Coaches y. i-owrv ' 3 FOOTBALL TEAM-. ' 1 as the scon HE beginning of the football season of L913— 14 found a large and enthusiastic squad at work on the hill. True, we had lust three of the famous backfield of the year before, to say nothing of two first-class line men, but, with characteristic energy, the coaches set out to develop new material. Our first game with Hampden- Sidney, was hard fought, and the result — 9 to in our favor — gave little promise of what we would do later on. The game with William and Mary, on October 4rh, was easy. 33 to 3 — would indicate. We next tackled the heavy team from the University of Mississippi, and came off victors by the score of 14 to 0. The work of our line was excellent, and the backfield showed improved form. On October 18th the Uni- versity of Virginia handed us our first and only de- feat of the season. Virginia, smarting under hev defeat of the year before, made special preparation for this game, and succeeded in defeating our crip- pled and inexperienced team 38 to 7. But, reports from Charlottesville to the contrary notwithstanding, it was a fight all the way through. Our line prac- tically played Virginia to a standstill, and time and again her plays were stopped without gain. The large score was due to a few long runs that got past our backfield. Those of us thai saw the game and knew that a few changes in our line-up and style of play would have made the game nearly even, received scant consideration from those wise ones who read the pink sheet in comfort by their fireside. The fol- lowing Saturday, in a sea of mud, we won a feature- less game from Baltimore City College by the score of 30 to 0. liil Captain Youeix 3S% fraMsi© On November 1st we played Morris-Harvey College to a tic score — o to 0. The score, however, failed to show the relative ground-gaining abilities of the two teams, for V. M. I. gained three yards to her opponent ' s one, and the game ended with the hall in our possession within two inches of Morris- llai ' vev ' s goal. Morris-Harvey presented a strong team, with a backfield of unusual weight and power. ( )nr game with the strong team from the A. M. College of North Carolina was one of the best of the season. This team of giants met their only defeat at the hands of V. M. I., vanquishing such teams as Georgetown and Washington and Lee. The whole team, led by that grand tackle and printer, Youell, played great football, and the Richmond alumni went wild over our 14 to 7 victory. We next took a clay off, and got sweet revenge on our old rivals from St. Johns — fi7 to tells the story. Then, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving we struck a tough proposition in Roanoke College, the old and we were compelled to extend ourselves tc limit to win, 1 7 to 0. On Thanksgiving Day the entire corps neyed to Roanoke for the final game with oui rivals, V. P. I. The two Cadet Corps and a large crowd of alumni and citizens of Roanoke were treated lo one of the most thrilling exhibitions of the year. There were end runs, forward passes, long punts, shift plays, line plunges, and all the tactics to he found at the command of able field generals. And then there was strategy, without which the best tactics are often mavailing. Y. P. [. started off with a rush and, aided by the wind, kept the hall in V. i. I. territory for the first tow minutes of play. 1112 Just as things were beginning to look bad for us, Bain, that sterling halfback, advanced the ball forty yards around left end to midfield. Y. M. I. took a brace, and had the better part of the contest until the fourth period. In the third quarter a series of line plunges and a forward pass took the ball to V. P. L ' s 18-yard line. Hutchinson carried it over by a beau- tiful run. in which he eluded several tacklers. Y. M. I. failed at goal. In the fourth quarter Y. P. I. sent in a number of substitutes and, mainly by the work of Parrish, their great halfback, took the hall to our 4-yard line. Here Legg went over for a touchdown, but failed at the try for goal. After the ball had see-sawed around midfield for a few min- utes, time was called, and thus ended a great game between two well-matched teams. In reviewing the season. the work of the alumni coaches stands out prom- inently. Constantly assist- ing Coach Poague were Colonel Wise, Colonel James, Mr. Randolph, Captain Purdie, and Mr. Gutierrez. The visiting coaches were Major Roller, Bob Conrad. Tom Poague, Hickman Beckner, Joe Dalton, and Foster Witt. All of these men except Mr. Randolph are Y. M. 1. alumni, and Mr. Randolph h as so en- deared himself to the corps and to the alumni that we feel as if he were one of us. All of these men gave their services without recompense other than the pleasure of helping the Institute, and we feel that they are largely responsible for making finished players out, of a number of green men. Another thing that stands forth clearly is the splendid spirit shown by the entire football squad. We all like to hear of the way things were done in the good old days, hut the writer, who has followed Lowry, S. football ai Y. M. I. since the presenl game began, confidently asserts that the present Cadet Corps has little to learn when it comes to real spirit. And just so long as this spirit prevails, so long will V. M. 1. teams, with fair material at best, continue to surprise those who pin their faith on weight and speed alone and leave out consideration of the most important factor — morale. Space does not permit a detailed review of the work of the individual members of the team, bu1 we cannot leave the subject without a reference to men who will leave us this year. In Marshall, guard, we lose a good, con- MaISNIIAI.L, S. liAIN sistent linesman. Powerful physically, he made up for his lack of experience by hard work, and his place will he hard to till. Lowry and Richards were an unusual pair of ends. Fast in getting down the field, adepts in handling the forward pass, reliable tacklers, they tilled all the requirements of tirst-class ends. Yonell ami Clarkson, tackles, will he sorely missed. There may have been as good tackles as either of these men on former V. M. 1. teams, hut I have KM . if It D 13 II BWiBi never seen a pair at V. M. I. who could equal them. Clarksoiij rugged of build, hot-tempered, but generous to a fault, never cherishing a grudge, could always be relied upon to give all that he had to his team. Ybuell combined wonderful ability as a punter with equal ability as a tackle. Add to these his qualities of leadership and the influence of his high ideals upon the Cadet Corps, and we have a man — a man who meets the test of the best tradition of the Virginia Military Institute. Taking the season as a whole, it was a decided success. While we make no claims upon the South Atlantic Championship, we bad the satisfaction of defeating a team which defeated two of the leading aspirants for the honor. At any rate, Y. M. I. ranks high on the list of teams in our section. We have a strong schedule for next year, and with Bain as a leader we expect to continue the good work of this year. lira mH aMB re i lAH Lowry, B. HEMMB B ; Hg HHS irnrciuxsox Manages Handy zmmam :MsBj Football Chronicle RICE M. YOUELL Captain THOMAS T. HANDY Manager CHAS. H. CARSON Assistant Manager CAPTAIN HENRY G. POAGUE Coach Assistant (Eoacfocs Rev. Oscak W. Randolph Col. J. C. Wise Col. Russell James W. II. Beckner MAJ. ROLLEH V. GUTIERBEZ FOSTEB WlTT CI)c Ceam S. L. LOWRY Left End I!. M. YOUELL Left Tackle C. R. CAMMER Left Guard (). H. BEASLEY Center S. MARSHALL Right Guard B. B. CLARKSON Right Tackle J. N. RICHARDS Right End V. B. LOWRY.. Quarter-Back J. GALLAGHER Quarter-Back ■ 1. M. BAIN Left Half W. A. BURRESS Left Half L. L. OAKS Right Half H. HUTCHINSON Fullback HAWKINS Substitutes ScfjcDuIc Sep 2( Oct 4 Oct S Oct IS. Oct 25 Nov . 1 N . ,s Nov . 15 Nov . 27 At Lexington V. M. I.. At Lexington V. M. I.. At Lexington V. M. I.. At Charlottesville V. M. I.. At Lexington V. M. I.. At Lexington V. M. I.. At Richmond V. M. I., At Lexington V. M. I.. At Roanoke V. M. I.. 0; Hampden-Sidney 33: William and Mary 3 14: University of Mississippi 7; Virginia 3S 30: Baltimore City College ii: Morris-Harvey - 14: A. M. of N. C 7 17: Roanoke College (i: Y. P. 1 6 54 Kill Football Scenes BASEBALL EAM HE well-known saving of earlier century language that yon ran fool part of the people all the time, etc., may well lie amended in our twentieth-century baseball dialect to the effect that we can heat all of the teams part of the time, part of the teams all of the time, but the slump is bound to come. ' ' Such could be our base- ball resume in a nutshell. However, upon considering our limited time for practice, inefficiency of diamond, and slight injuries to several of the men during the latter part of the season, our resume expands itself and mercifully bursts its shell. Henri Bryan, a wearer of the V . M. 1. for four consecutive seasons, held the reins of captaincy and guided his team to perfection. At the third sack he received with ability. At the initial, Stuart, a long, raw-boned Southwest Virginian, covered limit- less area, and his slugging power in more than one game was a source of discontent to many a left- gardener. Lyle McCormick, on second, did spec- tacular work and cooperating with that, Irish wor- shiper of the idol Baseball, Harry Cresswell, kept all the spheres within the diamond and runners totally at their mercy between stations. Blinks Olarkson in left field, and Sewell and Gillespie, two more Southwesterners, hailing from the land where base- ball is taught next only to religion, winged many a good-hy parapeter and lowly line driver by their ability always, under any conditions, to keep their head and feet. In pitchers, which has always been a weak point in material at the Institute, Gerow, Pitts 173 Captain Clakksox .1., Watt, Leech, and Cox showed up prom- inently. The honors were more evenly divided between Pitts and Leech. All, how- ever, were given opportunity to prevail, and with Watt and Cox in their old-time form, pitchers will be a small matter in the make-up of the present year ' s nine. Receiv- ing them were Hudson and Pitts, L. The Pitts Brothers Battery carried the team to light from many a dark encounter. To-day we are casting aside recollections of the past and glancing forward to a pleas- ing to-morrow. With Clarkson as captain, Pitts, I,., receiving, Watt and Cox pitching, McConnick, Clarkson, Sewell, and Gillespie back in their accustomed positions, and sev- eral new men from the rat class, Hutch- inson, Bucher, and Spicer, showing up in exceptionally good early-season form, pros- pects for a winning team are bright, to say the least. Manager Camillus Chris- tian, ably assisted by Addison Hagan, has arranged a representative schedule composed of all of the leading colleges in the leading States. In fact, everything essential to a winning team is present in this season ' s outlook. Of the men composing the regular varsity, four permanent-position men arc again holding their respective corners and, with the past year ' s bat- teries, eight of the regular varsity are again to be seen upon the diamond this season. In substitutes, four are aspiring for positions, all having played exception- ally well the past year. In the schedule these men are hoping to carry to comple- i ion, we find one of the best, if not the heaviest, a Red, White, and Yellow team has ever undertaken, consisting of seventeen games in all, five of which are seen to be State universi 174 Wmmmm. ■Tswm As a climax to baseball prospects the new athletic field, which lias been the dream of four classes at the Institute, will have its initiation in the hands of baseball enthusiasts, with bleachers, skinned diamond, and other big-league characteristics in the make-up. Now, our resume, having expanded as was predicted far beyond its shell, swells its chest in pride as it awaits the result of its opponent, as determined by the ' •man behind the bat. With an Old Yell for the team, Xine Rahs for the individual mem- bers, and the strains of lied. White, and Yellow carrying tidings of success, we await wit h pleasure, and with a heart overburdened with V. M. I. spirit, for the umpire ' s challenge to the word — Play Ball. •TT-- TT TT — Baseball Chronicle V. C. HAFTERY Coach B. B. CLARKSON Captain C. CHRISTIAN Manager .1. A. IIAGAN Assistant Manager Ctoe Ceam nash. e., Mccormick, .i first base Mccormick, l second base GALLAGHER Shortstop GILLESPIE Third Base PITTS. L Center CLARKSON, B Left Field SEWELL Center Field MASSIF. . CORKY. L Right Field PITTS. J.. WATT. BDCHER Pitchers Manager Christian. C cbcoulc March 25 Augusta Military Academy March 28 Roanoke College April 1 Richmond College April 4 West Virginia Wesleyan April (1 University of West Virginia April 11 St. Johns April 13 Virginia Polytechnic Institute April 1 7 University of Virginia April IS Johns Hopkins April 23 Guilford College April 25 Trinity College April 27 University of North Carolina April 29 University of Georgia May 2 University of South Carolina 170 %ia BASKETBALL TEAM (J HE Basket-Bal] Team at the start of the season was greatly handi- capped by the loss of nearly all the men of last year ' s Varsity, only Clarkson, Lowry, and Batten, one of the substitutes, return- ing. However, at the first call for candidates, over fifty men responded, and in the end the coach had quite a hard proposition in choosing from the squad the team of five. The season opened with George Washington University, who made up for their last year ' s defeat by a victory of 22 to 14. but the corps was happy to see that Clarkson and Lowry had lost none of their old-time form. The next game, and one of the slowest of the season, saw the University of South Carolina easily defeated, getting only 5 points to our 38. Then came the Catholic University — fast and sure and cool. But we gave them a swift and furious fight, holding them to a 111 to 12 score in their favor. The whole squad looked forward with interest to playing the University of Kentucky, because it was coached by Captain Brummage, our coach, for the past two years. And so they entered the game with the set purpose of winning, and came out with a score of 38 to 22. And then they awaited Y. P. I. But the trip to Richmond made it necessary to cancel that game, to the sorrow of every man in the corps. On our return from Richmond, we met and easily defeated M. A. C. — 44 to • ' }. The team. though tired, played and scored in old-time form. Xext we played Elon College of North Carolina. a stronger foe than we had expected. Though constantly on the defensive, they won a hard-fought victory by one point — 16 to 15. Against Emory and Henry the whole scrub team had a chance to show its worth. Put in towards the last of the game, they rolled up an already large score to the final count of 42 to 7. Captain Lowry. S. (£v4s m mm m 7 M M ? Now came the much-looked-forward-to trip to Lynchburg to meet the A. and M. of North Carolina. Hard was the play, bnl A. and .M. ' s heavy men more than offsel our fierce attack. They beal our 20 by ' • ' more. ( n the return from Lynchburg, we met Wake Foresl in the most exciting game seen on the home floor. The visitors were far in the lead at the end of the first half. But, in the second period, the whole team, with Sumter Lowry leading, worked like a marvel, and we won in the his! minutes by a 2 i to 25 score. The second trip was to Staunton. There, in our combat with Virginia, we were unsuccessful. Not for one moment did our five lei up in their fight, hut the height of the University men gave them the upper hand, and we lost the score of 51 to 15. Then came another journey to Lynchburg, where we played V. P. I., missed earlier in the season. Due to our slowness in the first period Techs gained a lead we were unable to overcome. They captured the top side of the score. The last game with North Carolina was a pretty ending for the schedule. Again Captain Lowry was the shining light. The passing and general team work of Clarkson and Schwalb was likewise some of the most spectacular put 0u1 during the whole year. The score was close throughout the game up to the las! minutes, when by a combined rush we look a g 1 lead and won with 37 points to 21). Thus ended the season of L91 I. As to individuals, Clarkson played as we knew he would, and more cannot be said, lie guarded our goal with an eagle eye, always steady and cool, and when he did go up the floor his speed and tight, figuratively and literally, swept our opponents off their feet. Batten at center played a good and steady game every minute he was on the floor. Fetterolf proved to be an excellent man. fast and always on the job, and the truest basket sh ot on the team. Schwalb was always in the midst of the light, and established his worth at the very start. Cochran and Lowry, 15., were two most worthy substitutes, and both of them will make invaluable men next year. Too much cannot he said of Sumter Lowry as captain. Individually, he is one of the hesl men we have had. hi a general mix-up he is a wonder; still better at dribbling the ball the length of the courl : and his long shots for the uetting have often won the day. Bui his greatest worth was in handling the team. As a leader, he cannol he surpassed. We must give a word of praise to the scrubs, who toiled as hard as any one, and without whom the Varsity would have been helpless. Furthermore, a great part of the success and spirit with which we played is due to Rafter who made for us an ideally efficient and likable coach. And to Stokes Adams is extended the grateful thanks of the corps for a season well planned and just as well managed. JKMrt lMlMB Basket-Bali Chronicle SUMTER DeLEON LOWRY Captain T. STOKES ADAMS Manager V. T. HITT Assistant Manager W. C, RAFTEEY CoACJl Cfte Ceam LOWRY, B., COCHRAN Right Forwards FETTEROLF Left Forward BATTEN Center LOWRY, S.. SCHWALB Right Guards CLARKSOX, B Left Guard Manager Adams PITTS. J. Substitutes BOWERING MILLER. J. C. Scbeoulc .Inn. 10. At Lexington- -V M. I ■Jan. 17. At Lexington- -V M. T Jan. 25. At Lexington- -V M. T Jan. 24. At Lexington- -V M. I Jan. 31. At Lexington- -Canee lee Feb. 4. At Lexington- -V M. T Feb. 7. At Lexington- -V M. T Feb. 11. At Lexington- -V M. T Feb. 14. At Lexington- -V M. I Feb. 18. At Lexington— -V. M. T Feb. 20. At Staunton - -V. M. T Feb. 25. At Lyncbburg- -Y M. T Feb. 28. At Lexington- -V. M. T 14: 38; 12; 38; 44; 15; 2(1: 15; Hi: 37; George Washington University 20 University of South Carolina 5 Catholic- University 10 University of Kentucky 22 V. P. I. Maryland Agricultural College 5 Elon College 10 Emory and Henry College 7 A. M. or North Carolina 20 Wake Forest College 25 University of Virginia 51 V. P. 1 27 University of North Carolina 20 Total V. M. I 317 Opponents TtAEK TEAM XEW POLICY has been adopted in regard to track al the Insti- tute this year. Formerly meets have been held here, but very few trips have been undertaken. This year, however, due to the kind help and interest of two members of the faculty, a meet was arranged in Richmond. It is to lie an annual event for at least three years, and so far has occasioned a good bit of interest. In Richmond the team competed in a twelve-mile mara- thon race over the city streets and, with the small preparation which they had made, did very well indeed. No other college team finished ahead of them, and but two other organization teams beat them out. The prizes won were a wooden plaque to the team and a medal to each member. Captain Wiltshire, Ilordern, Frary, and Geyer represented the Y. M. I. on the trip, and greatly exceeded our fondest, expectations. On account id ' our lack of training equipment, such as a suitable track, this type of work is prac- tically the only kind in which the team can compete with any degree of fairness. However, we are hoping in the future to obtain better facilities and so enlarge the work of this branch of athletics. The season ends this spring with the military field day on May 1st, including an intercompany meet and various other features of a like nature. A silver cup and other prizes are offered to the win- ners. Mr. Wiltshire won the cup last year, doing the hundred and the four-forty in very good time. We are expecting the meet this year to be better than usual, in view of the new policy in regard to trips which will probably go into effect with even more enthusiasm next year than has already been shown. Captain Wiltshire GYM TEAM WIJSTG to the fact that the Athletic Association had decided to award two full and several G. T. monograms, the number of gymnasium candidates was larger than ever before, and the result was probably the best team in the history of this branch of athletics. Every man was made to feel it his duty ti spend all his spare time in the gymnasium but even then the work was greatly handicapped. Notwithstanding this, the exhibition at the Army [nspection on ihe nineteenth of April was exceptionally good, and those who had entertained fears as to the success of the team were well pleased and convinced that it would make a still better showing at Finals. From this time on every spare moment was utilized, and neither work nor interest lagged; for each man seemed to feel that his last appearance be- fore calic and homefolks must he the best ever. FIXALS ! The first night 1 Every nerve tingled as tbe team, lead by Jennings and Conquest diked as clowns, trotted into the crowded gymnasium. Tbe exhibit ran smoothly from start to finish, and the entire team did excellent work. Those who deserve special mention are the lanky Jennings, with his contortion acts; Clarke and llitt. on the mats; Jim Miller and his giant swing on the horizontal bar, Clarke and Allison, W., on the paral- lels, and Christian, M., on the rings. Clarke and Jennings received full monograms, while Royall, Hitt, Conquest. Miller. .1., Christian, — .M., were awarded G. T. ' s. Captain Mh.uk. J. Jim Miller was unanimously elected captain to succeed Jennings. It is cer tain that he will turn out a team equally as good as, if not better than, last year ' s. 185 T TENNIS TEAM KXXIS is the latest sport to gain a foothold al V . M. I., but ii bids fair to become one of the most popular. Last year the first team that ever represented the Institute went forth to do battle with the team of another college, and although the trip was somewhat barren of victories, the showing made by our men was highly creditable and augurs well for future expeditions against our rivals. f the team which upheld the honor of Y. M. I. last year is back but there is plenty of talent to make up Tournament brought out some stellar players, and there can be no doubt but that we will be represented by a much stronger aggregation than last year. Rock Gillespie has been chosen to lead the team, and under the guidance of this phenomenon from Southwest Virginia it is an assured fact that a good showing will lie made against whatever opponent we may have. The schedule for this year has not been arranged as yet, but Manager Conquest promises that several strong teams will be met and that a trip will be taken that will surpass any heretofore attempted. The progress made by tennis in the past two years is nothing short of marvelous, an d in a few years it will undoubtedly lie established as chief of our Minor Athletics. for the The Fall Captain Gillespie 187 CLUB (j- BuRRESS. ' 14 Claeksox. B.. ' 14 Lowry. S.. ' 14 Marshall, S., ' 14 Richards. ' 14 jFoot all Youki.l. ' 14, Capt. Bain, ' 15 Beasley. ' 15 C ' ammer. ' 15 SoMERS, ' 15 LOWBY, B., Mli Hutchixsox, ' IT Oakes, ' 17 Handy. ' 14. Mgr Clahksox, B.. ' 14, Capt. MlI.LER. R„ ' 14 S swell, ' 14 !3aseball Gillespie. MO McCobmick, L.. Mli Pitts, J., ' 16 Pitts. L.. ' 16 Christian, C, ' 14, Mgr. 13asRet=13all Ci.arkson. B.. ' 14 Lowry, S., M4. Capt. Batten. ' 15 Adams. T.. ' 14, Mgr. Crack Wiltshire. Mo, Capt. Dawes. M4. Mgr. ©pmnasium FULL MONOGRAMS Miller, J. A„ M4. Capt. Nash, M4, Mgr. Christian - . M., Ml! ' c. t. monograms Conquest. ' 14 Hitt. ' 15 ROYALL. ' 14 Ccnnis Gillespie, M6. Capt. Conquest. M4, Mgr. 189 IB Mlii The Monogram Club purpose of its formation — to f men, drawn together by com- th on the field and in barracks. HE MONOGRAM CLUB was founded after the football season of L912 by the monogram men of the corps. It is the result of a feeling that had gradually arisen in the hearts of a number of cadets and alumni thai there was need of greater social affiliation between the men chiefly responsible for the athletic success of the V. M. I. This then was the origina create in the corps an association mun interests, who should work harmoniously, for. the athletic honor of the Institute. When the club had been organized a short while, it began to realize its potentialities. A broader view was taken of its object. First it was decided to devote its dues to the purchase of monogram sweaters for the members of the different teams. Finding the club dues insufficient, various methods were invented to raise money, such as selling peanuts, fruit, and confections at the games; a moving-picture show was given every Saturday night in the Jackson ' .Memorial Hall. ' The money was collected and the sweaters were presented to the monogram men of the graduating class of 1913. This year sweaters have been given to the monogram men of each team. A resolution was adopted by which the club undertook to enter into correspondence with the most promising athletes of preparatory schools, the purpose of which was to show them the advantages of the Institute as a technical and military school, and to give them some idea of the social and athletic features of cadet life. To further the last-named object an arrangement was made with The Cadet (the student publication) to send to each preparatory school, to be placed in the reading-room or library, one copy of this weekly paper. The result was the matriculation of much splendid athletic material. The club will in the future continue this system, and hopes to double the benefits each succeeding year. The club members get no return for their work. They are entirely dis- interested, and receive only the benefits of prestige as members of the club. The members of the Monogram Club are prompted in this only by their interest in and love for their alma mater. J. X. C. R. CL ASS— fffffTBML LASS FOOTBALL, which is of no small importance to the key- det, began this year with the Third Class arrayed against the Second. The football held being in use by the Varsity, the game was played on the baseball diamond. Certain articles were placed to establish the goal lines, one of these being Cap. Kidd ' s head- piece, which dnring the game mysteriously moved hack a couple of yards, so that on a long end run ' 16 claimed that the ball had been carried over for a touch-down, while ' 15 was sure that the pigskin had not been near the goal line. Goot, who was refereeing, becoming- excited, began to render decision after decision, first in favor of ' 16, then of ' 15. The result was cries, curses, and pandemonium. Tn despair Goot resigned, and Captain Purdie took his place. The question was compromised by the hall being put into play on ' lo ' s eleven-yard line. The game proceeded, and upon its termination at first call for parade the score stood (i to in favor of the Second Class. Lewis, Captain Kidd, Hagan, and Classic were the stars mi the winning side, while McCormick and Fetterolf did the best work for ' 1(1. The followinii 1 Saturday witnessed the new cadets bravely facing the First Classmen. The side lines were crowded with rooters, the balance of power resting with the rats . Al- though the First Classmen were inferior in number, lliis deficiency was more than compensated by their mar- velous vocal ability. The game was fast and full of interest. The cud runs by ( ' olonna and the work of Clemenl and .Mann for ' 14, First (lass Footuall Team IKJHfeE giB; Q J together with the bard play- ing of !ole and Bueher for the ruts, were especia] fea- tures. At the end of second quarter a snake dance was begun by the rats. Their faces were full of enthusiasm and spirit as they fell into line. Alas, how soon did all this vanish! Under the lead- ership of Metcalfe and Gait, the First Classmen started towards the snake dancers, Siime of the unfortunates were unfortunate accident — the breaking of Mann ' s Second Class Football Teai who scattered like chaff lief ore th trampled under foot by their fleeing comrades, while others strained themselves eluding the fierce onslaught of that mean little Metric At last order was restored and the game continued. At the final whistle the score was 8 to 6 in favor of the Seniors. This score left the championship to be decided between the First and Second Classes. The first Saturday in December this all-important game was played. It was a close fight from start to finish, and at no time did the action drag. The game was marred by a very collar bone. His tackling and playing again and again brought forth praise from both sides. Hurt succeeded him and ably filled his place. In the line Captain Kidd and Rorbbough made the fur fly in all directions. Hagan and Lewis for ' 15 made many gains, while Massie at end showed his usual skill. But perhaps the best game was played by Clement, captain of the First Class team, who 193 Third Class Football Teasi ®£imm : wk ! m? ® ®M scored the winning points for ' 14. It is proper thai he was chosen captain of the All Class by The Cadet. A majority of the positions on this team were filled by First Classmen, and few disagree with The Cadet in its choice. The ' 14- ' 15 game ended the series and made the former team Champions. Besides being a source of great enjoyment and interest to the corps, the class games bring out the fact that there are many good men in barracks who can render Y. M. I. excellent service if they will Hist go out for the Varsity. Fourth i lass Football Team 194 MASS— Muwmu From the first gathering in the gymna- sium for practice to the last play of the final and decisive game, the ( ' lass Basket-Bali Series of 1914 was full of the highest interest and rivalry. The teams were fast and eager, if not experienced ; the games were the true article, at all times hard, lmt lacking some of the football aspect that has characterized them heretofore ; the spectators were many, and very energetic in the support of their classmates and favorites; the whole was one of the important events on the year ' s pro- gram. First Class Basket-Ball Team The first game found the Second and Third Classmen occupying the floor. Kit- teen sent out a strong and determined quint, and hailed it from the first as the cham- pion. And they played well to that standard, completely overrunning their struggling op- ponents in the first half. In the second period substitutions strengthened some of Sixteen ' s weaker points, and the upper class- men had a harder time taking care of the ball. But the final count found them win- ners bv a big score — 20 to 1 Amorv and Second Class Basket-Baxl Ti §KIHMB-r BrQ;iMlI,fB I ' iiiki) Class P.askf.t-Bai.l Tkam Arms were the mainstay of the victors. The brilliant dribbling of the latter and the team work of the two together netted a large part of the winning points. The second game, between the First Class and the rats, was closer. Fourteen, with almost exactly the team of the year before, was predicted to start things with a rush. The rats were an unknown quantity, and their development gave the game a lively aspect right away. The first half ended in their favor, 8 to 4. Good floor work and Glazebrook ' s pretty shots won their points. But in the second half the First Class, with Colonna and Jim Miller leading, came back with a strength that turned the tide. Seven- teen managed to get another basket. A couple of field goals and some mighty good foul shooting by Sewell advanced Font-teen ' s score ■ points and left them ahead — 11 to 10. That left the two upper classes to compete for the championship. The match came off the last night of the Varsity season, between halves and after the game with North Caro- lina. The Second Classmen were sure that, by roughing or otherwise, the big end of the final count would be theirs. But they of the three stripes met opinion with opinion, pie with pie, and then proceeded to prove. All over the floor the ball traveled, under first one goal and then the other. Bui in the mix-up, from Miller and Colonna, it shot twice through the ring, and once again Sewell added a foul, totaling 5; while Fifteen, in spite of Ainorv ' s continued brilliance, was not able to tally a single time. The second half, cut short by tattoo, was scoreless. And so. the First Class had basket-ball to add to her list of championships. FcniiTii Class Basket-Ball Team CLASS— BASEBALL LAS, for the advancement of the sport. Class Baseball happens at that rime of year when the keydet ' s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of sleep, Finals, calic, swimming, and how to get out of drill. The teams, therefore, have very little practice, but never would y u suspect this from watching a game. Why, if yon conld only have see Rozier P. Hughes beseeching Captain Murrill to put ' em in the beeg mit, and Rembrandt Keezell standing on first base, touching men out when they took a lead off second — if yon could only have seen these things, you would surely have thought you were witnessing a World ' s; Series game itself. Last year the Class of Fifteen walked away with the championship, while Fourteen, Thirteen, and Sixteen finished in the order named. Those who showed up best for the champs were Hagan, J., Holtzman, Lewis, S-, and Wysor. Of all the pitchers who participated in the contests, possibly Husson exhibited the most steam. while Rozier Hughes stood preeminent among the backstops. Mister Crittenden showed up in good form on the rat team, and we are expecting him to do the same thing this year. As yet, the 1914 teams have not been organized, and little can be pre- dicted as to the final outcome of the class series. Fifteen is slightly over- confident, we believe, on account of the showing made last year, but she will have to work bard indeed if she hopes to win the rag again. Fourteen, with such men as Keezell, Cunningham, and Hurt to keep the sacks from blowing away, is expected to come strongly to the fore. With Mose Goodman. Bryan, and Fecheiiner to dust the diamond for the Third Class, and taking into con- sideration the unknown ability of the new cadets, it would be folly even to make an attempt at picking the winning nine. 197 DON ' T READ THESE A Simple Equation If B.I), is O.C. it ' s E.Z. 2C we ' ll have B.P. Visitor: How do they keep the grass so green in the court-yard? ( ). D.: Well, yon see there is always a heavy Dn here a1 V. M. I. Mess Hall Motto None bnt the brave can stand the fare. Cadet Davis, X. (addressing Suit.) : Say. Cap ' n, can Jock and me — Tin: Sub.: Xow, Mr. Davis, is it possible that yon do not know how to address a sub-professor? Xi !i kk: Xaw, sir: how do you do thai Tin: Sub. (impressively): Well, wliai do you say when you enter the ( ' ommandant ' s Office ' . Nigger: I say. Sir. Cadei Davis reports to answer delinquencies. (,). : Who was the most important noncommissioned officer busted in the past four years at V. M- I. • A. : brporal Punishment. Aulde Xickk (to cadet applying for resignation I : And upon what ground do you object to the drill ( Capet (demurely): The Parade Ground, sir. ( ' iikmistky Coi.o.xki. Tucker: Mr. R , what would happen if yon were to heat up Chili-saltpeter? Buck (thoughtfully): Well, it wouldn ' 1 stay chilly very long. Colonel. 198 Septembeb MOB jgil yitvilM ri ft%jft II Btfflfl Sub Inferno (With apologies to Dante. Milton, Mephistopheles, and other members of the sub-faculty) [Editok ' s Note. — A sub is a subsidiary subaltern. Subs subsist sublimely in their sublunary subdivision in the suburbs of the third stoop. The subs try to subjugate their subordinates, but, sad to say, the subtle subordinates seld om submit to sueb subjection, so the subs subsequently snbslde.] Very Anonymous (Marginal Xotes.) Sweetly I slept in my trusty hay, A.-dreaming merrily : And my wandering mind betook its way Where the wild and wicked spirits play. Brimstone smoke made a twilight gray; Old V. M. I. had lived her .lay. And at last she burned, the devil to pay. A-gleamina merrily. The Reader must not confuse the Old Nick mentioned here, with our Superintendent. The Author dreams of Barracks as it fre- quently appears about 1 1 :00 p. m. Then Old Nick appeared on the awesome scene. Grinning full evilly: ( ' I In- original one, with the horns, I mean). And he took my hands his claws between. ' Welcome, quoth he: you ' re the last I ' ve seen Arrive from the class of old ' 14: ' I he others all here tor some time have been. For sinning full evilly. And he snatched up a monstrous dipper there. Scented most curiously, Ami shoveled me into a clanging affair. A wagon of some sort: and drawn by a pair (if villainous as-es. we drove by the glare Of the windows of barracks, first empty and bare. Hut suddenly crammed with cadets ' heads. I ' ll swear. Howling most furiously. Referring to the neglect of the Subs in suppress- ing the Old Yell for 14 given on New Year ' s night. Combining against law and order. shouts Nick, Smacking bis lips with glee. I poked my bead out. quite expecting a lick From the dipper, but I was determined to kick. And I asked. Why, kind sir. aren ' t the subs in the thick Of the fray? They ' re to blame for this outrageous trick? That I must show- you. quoth he. At the Devil ' s Ball. And his love of Bat- talion Parade. Old saying, It will be snowing in Hell when B. D. speaks to a lady. His mathematical demonstrations. Captain Crowson Acts as Personal Escort to Miss — . ' Twas a wearisome ride, Bui at last Old Nick cried, Climb out by my side. And the first thing I spied was B. DAVIS MAYO. A great hall was filled with fair ladies galore. Divans and rugs on the polished floor Were crowded with beauties of days bygone. From Helen of Troy to Hazel Dawn. No door or window the Captain spies To escape from the gaze of those brilliant eyes. And, to crown the picture, if you please, B. Davis wore only his B. V. D. s. Then a fair one came forth from the neighboring shade. And diked Braxton up for Battalion Parade. B. D. spoke to the lady — and straight it befell — (as has oft been foretold) — it was snowing in hell. From the ladies rose laughter, and giggles, and squeals. And the poor fellow blushed from his head to his heels. Even Old Nick was touched by his unhappy plight. And he said. I ' ve had thoughts of releasing this wight; But lie proved and he swore Five was equal to four. So lie can just stay here for some eons more. All at once our car jolted, and rumbled, and then Turned into a C. (). train. And who was in there but Artillery Ben. A-scratching away with a sputtering pen. Writing to some lovely matron again. And writhing in anguish and pain. Could I tell her my love, she ' d be kinder by far. I ' ve come witli her to ' Bueny ' on this car. But I can write nothing since I ' ve been in hell Save ' this sight may be used for schrapnail and shail. For shell and schrapnel — For schrapnel and shell ' Of a sudden he stopped, and appeared to rejoice, From just outside the car floated in a sweet voice: Now, Captain, for the benefit of those too ignorant to under- stand otherwise, I will sa-ay, that my right side is that on which my right hand hangs, and that the latter has already been given into the keeping of a Methodist minister. soil  r@ vlNSya Xow. here we arrived at the banks of the Styx, And Old Nick remarked, We ' ll be in a bad fix If -11 Penseroso, ' the ferryman grim, (It used to be Charon, but I ' ve retired him, For he must put on a Ear gloomier face, When Lugubrious Abraham ' s setting the pace, And the latter of course got his job right away When the measles occasioned his death t ' other day). If he ' s in Dutch again for importing four roses We must stay here or drown, just as Heaven disposes. I peered from the window, quite anxious to see The spirit whose coining meant so much to me, And to my great joy I perceived a huge barge. And the gloom of the steerman was certainly large. But Old Nick remarked. He ' s quite merry to-day, So I guess that he ' s boned 32 on his way. But I ' ll let him transport you; by .Jove, I ' m no quibhle Nine hoorahs for my ferryman, Abraham Kibler. ' This completes my exhibit, quoth Nick at my side. •|f you ' d look for the others, continue your ride. And this train will take you at very low rates. Right up to the steps of the Pearly Gates: Jump out when you get there, for Benjy must back, And ride again over this very same track. I must leave out the sights that T saw on my way, Doc Henty in tights in a pony ballet : The steward presenting a lovely view Afloat in a lake of Irish stew: And Dulaney preparing to chute the chute In a pair of pumps and a bathing suit. But just as we rounded a sudden turn Out I was dumped with scant concern. And I found myself, to my great surprise. Right at the entrance of Paradise. The golden wall was broad and high. And the towers seemed almost to reach the sky: Upon the topmost one of these A flag was flapping in the breeze. Some one was wigwagging a message there. And who but Sam Millner possessed that air, So jaunty, devil-may-care-I-don ' t. As who says. I could be a Love Pirate, but won ' t. And the message lie signalled t all of high heaven. Was, Here Stands First Jackson Hope, 7finetee rEletn ■ fK-l fef Nothing Personal is intended Here. The Author is still dreaming. WCII. I knocked a1 the gate, bold a- brass, if you plea And straighl they swung wide with a jangle of keys And whom should 1 sec standing there in the yard. Hut K. Jurdie, Judge Advocate, Corp. of the Guard: And I found that this big, had. bold, blushing, blondi Was acting tor St. Peter (taking all duty), lie inquired, ' A ' ell. young man whom do you want to I replied, Dealt me. suh, was you speaking to me? 1 was told by ttlil Nick that some subs were in here Thought the fact, I ' ll admit, seems confoundedly qui And I ' d like to see each of them, sir. if I might, Enjoying his favorite Elysian delight. We were off. we were gone with the speed of a I And I came face to faee with t lie first one I sought: ' Mongst the mansions of glory was one which 1 beg To state was shaped marvelous like a beer keg. inside was a loom that I ' ll ne ' er again see. Unless by some chance Heaven ' s granted to me. There were fountains of beer, there were cascades of They were running there free for the owner to use; And in a gold basin, delicious and clear. Was a pool of tbe coldest Red, Whit. ' and Blue lie Who but Snidow abode in that heavenly hall. For being the whitest sub-prof, of them all? Do likewise, all subs, of whatever degree. And you shall be recompensed even as he. night . booze, The Heavenly Academic Building. We didn ' t stay long in that ravishing spot. fFor my guide was a temperance man. and would not. But conducted me round to the next corner, where A quite well-known building arose in the air. And out from the doorway there came such a clatter 1 asked the Judge Advocate what was the matter. We passed into the structure, as so oft before. And into the section room facing the door: And the rumpus was caused, as I soon found out. then. By young Charlie Miller ' s Electrical men. To myself I observed. I see young .Miller can At least run his section by his own special plan. For the kcydets were deaf and Charlie was mute. And the whole arrangement was very cute; For to every question, sweet Charlie was able To reply by a sign, Look il up in the table. 204 MSP ' IHKK- IVJFSv ■ (Q fivff - IH ! jangling the keys, a habit with all Cor- porals. ( ' hieken=ealic— fe- males, between 10 and 23 or more. As my guide took me onward, I noticed in him Thai he gave a wide bertli l.. I he goldcn-wallfd gym, And I thoughl thai l ' l take one short look al t lie place, In the hope i.r perceiving some former friend ' s face. lint as I approached it. I give you my word, Such a-thumping, a-whaeking I never have heard. So, bearing in mind whai -I. ' . B. .lames has said, I .began recoi it ' ring by poking my head In a window i i ' by. I from whai I could see II looked at first like a young cych to me. But I saw why my Corp. was so anxious to pass then. For ' twas Henry Poague romping mi rats and third elnss Broken broomsticks and bayonets littered the ground, And the groans of the dying produced a weird sound. Eenry ' d hop on a dozen, lay them mi the floor, And then go to the doorway and holler for more. Yon may judge that I thanked my young stars that I ' d m trailing into (he hands of that Oliver Twist. Now and then a short period of quiet prevails, While he makes a light lunch of some ten-penny nails. At the liist breathing spell, I did take out and run. Truly, that was no place for a minister ' s son. When I rejoined the Corp.. he was smoothing his hair. And practicing jangling the keys with an air. I thought, hickens ahead. ami I wasn ' t far wrong. Tins Stanza to hi: Read nv Ladies Only Now, fair ones, come with me. for ' tis in my mind To leave the rude, masculine brutes far behind. And to you. lovely readers, I ' ll tell of the place When ' all was sweet feminine beauty and grace. [ ' was a place remote from all worry and work. Like the Seraglio of some fortunate Turk. Man was kept from this spot by a magical spell (How 1 found all this out. I ' m forbidden to tell). ' The .uirls trifle with sewing, embroid ' ry, and such. Ami at times take the air in the garden — not much. For this is the heaven of all the Old Maids. From spinsters of ninety to tots in long braids: And from what I could catch of their gossip ami talk I found out that they feared to prolong their short walk For fear of the Tyrant that ruled over all. In this dainty and decorous Old Ladies ' Hall. Then by devious ways I arrived at a room. Where candle power only dispelled the girls ' gloom. And there was a throne, with twelve stools round about. On the latter were maidens just wild to slip out, But each one was forced, at the Tyrant ' s behest. To keep on darning stockings, an unwilling guest. In that room I such feminine secrets did spy As have never been glimpsed by mortal man ' s eye, But there on the throne was a figure to see. Which quite obscured all other objects to me; Of all the dikes, ladies, that dowagers wear. Of all corsets and bustles, false teeth and false hair. That ever made masculine mind shrink, afraid, The most special of all decked that awful Old Maid. But at length, spite of bonnet, silk hose, rings and brooch, I perceived the redoubtable Tyrant was Coocli. Then T leave you to judge of the terrific pace At which this helpless bachelor quitted the place. The corporal also set out on a run. As he said he must soon fire the Evening Gun : For to-day. by command of the Great Greek God Tim. Were inspected the Cherubim and Seraphim. Forthwith we arrived at a huge level plane. Whose uttermost boundaries the eye sought in vain. And there the bright lines of the heavenly crew Were drawn up. prepared for the inspector ' s view. But what is that pageant that now draweth nigh, With an uproar that fills all the realms of the sky? First of all, there comes Homitch, with all of der bunch. In a night cap and rubicund nose, just like Punch. As an angel. I noticed that Goldman, the sharp, Had exchanged his cornet for his native .Jews ' harp. So the band flapped on by — this line, you see. brings Out the fact that, of course, they were each sporting wings Behind them were marching a rabble which then T marked to be former ' 14 Civil men: At every third step they did salaam and shout. •Thus we bow to the One that did bull us all out. And. now — hold your breath — there approaches a cloud. And in il a voice that is chirping aloud. Such sweet satisfaction you never did hear A was shown in the squeals that then fell on my ear. While Goldman, and Homitch, and Wray with the drums, Played Hail, the Conquering Hero Comes. Right here, by your leave. I must just change the meter, No line four feel Ioiil! can describe a niuskecter. ■As the mist (Jiiii Id twist I found out What tin- shout Was about. ■|)usi mi wings For such things l l Cherubim, l ]i Seraphinij i Tlie voice did ram it Nor give a dammit. In the heart. Inmost part l f the storm Was a form. ' Bout as big As a twig. Was it tall? Not at all. ' Bout as wide As a fried ' Tater chip. But. for lip. And huge voice ' Twas most choice. But its dike Most did strike My keen eye. I did spy First a cap Which mayhap At first sight Did stand upright As there ' ll Iieen Naught within. ' Neath the face There was space In the blouse For a house. Breeches were One inch per Member long F I ' m not wrong. 207 -lllMllSg Now, from this description you ' ll surely surmise ' Twas the spirit of Elly in Paradise. And as though to remove every infinite jot Of doubt, the voice asked. ' ' This is what, is it not? And the hand struck up then twice as loud as before There were footsteps resounding beyond the door. And the voice of my roommate growled out with a yawn, Get up, you blanked idiot. Last rev has gone! 208 There is a cap. The cap moves. Why dues the cap move? Is there a man under the cap? No, there is no man under the cap. Then why does the cap move ? Lil Kootch is under the eap. See the Arch. !s ii cold in the Arch? No, it is not cold in the Arch. Then, is it warm in the Arch? Ilmv did yon guess it ? Why is it so warm in the Arch? Beeanse orders are posted on the Bnll-e-tin Board. But why does this make it warm ? Hot air will make anything warm. (For Advanced Pupils.) Who is the man ' . I must not tell. Why does he hold his left hand in his right hand behind his back? Why does he step jcr-ked-ly to and fro? Why is his face so storm-y? Why is he so up-set? Why does he call John so loud-ly ? Took close-ly. I seemothing. Look very close-ly. I see. What do you see? I see a cig-a-rette but! which is not in the can. What is a dip? Tl is a sign you have thrown sixes or bet-ter for four years. Is a dip hard to get ? Xo, it is very sim-ple. How do you get a dip? By tak-ing Chem-is-try. What is Chem-is-try? It is a-noth-er name for slumb-er. What is EJec-tri-ci-ty ? When you trans-late it. it means peace-ful rest. What is Civ-i] ' . We are not al-low-ed to print swear words. The chick-en is at the hall. The cad-et is at the hall too. On his sleeve is a chev-ron. What is a chev-ron? It is what the cad-et runs after. Then the chev-ron is like the chick-en ? Xo, the chev-ron is not like the chick-en. but the chick-en likes the chev-ron. Does the cad-et like to have his arms full of chev-rons? Yes, he does. Does he like to have bis arms full of chick-en? Oh, stop! Then the chick-en must he like the chev-ron. Xo, we insist that the chick-en is not like the chev-ron. The chev-ron goes a-round the cad-et ' s arm. The cad-et ' s arm goes a-round the chick-en. Look at the sub? What is a sub? A sub is one who plays cards, and smokes, and sleeps. Is that all a sub does? Xo, this is not all a sub does. What else does a sub do ' . He has bank-wets, and goes to bops. Then near-ly any-one could be a sub. Yes, read the list of snhs. lint the sub must do more than this. Yes, on some days the sub stands by the sta-tue at D. R. C. But are you sure you have told me all a sub does? Yes. Think deeply. Ob. there is one thing I for-got : The sub teaches slight-ly. Motto: 77m Colors : Mascot: Bury in Slip hri.rl Rat mi, I Dip and Black Crepe Janitor of Club Rooms: Hull h ' al John SDfficcrs ■MM ROD HORDERX President MOCK BRANDT .....VICE-PRESIDENT DICK EASLEY Secretary CAMEL l.TXDXER . ' Treasurer DOAK WEAR Historiographer BUCKET GALT . . President Alumni Association Adams, T. S. Adams, J. I!. Amort, T. Banning Brandt Christian. C. Christian, M. Chittum Cox Crittenden ( ummings Cunningham Dawes DeGraff Members Emonii Kasi.ey, R. Faison Field Getzen Hawkins HORDERN Lindner Look I.unt KlDD Hayes McAnerny McCabe McLean Marshall. V Massie. W. Metcalfe Munday Moore. L. Patterson ROUHUOUGll Seaman Smith. S. Upshur WILTSHIRE Ward I ' M FOUNDER James Neville Cocke Rr habds SPONSOR Mrs. Pettigrew COLORS Powder Black and Bloody Red FAVORITE GAME SHITEPOKES, Antelopes. Coyotes, and Mosquito Hawks FAVORITE FLOWER Fuzzy Mince FRATER IN FACULTATE B. D. Mayo KEEPER OF SHAKLL AND SCHRAPNAI] B. F. C ' rowson OWNERS OF THE GOOT BAGS Doe Henty and Dulaney. T. RAMROD Keezeli. OFFICIAL TASTER Monkey Evans SPIRITUAL ADVISER -Wisdom- ' Boykin AIDE-DE-CAMP General Pickett NON-RESIDENT MEMBER Alpha Brummage HONEY GATHERER Pomme de Terre Graves IMITATOR OF A FEW BIRDS Kyak Rutherford HOUSEKEEPER Captain Edwaeds BRIAR TRIMMER Joe Pentingtox PALLBEARER FOR DECEASED SHITEPOKES Old Rich INVENTOR OF 45 DEGREE GUN James Richards CAPTAIN OF SHITEPOKE SHARPSHOOTERS Neville C. Richards CATCHER OF COYOTES J. N. Cocke Richajrds ANNIHILATOR OF ANTELOPES J. N. C. Richards MOST MIGHTY OF MOSQUITO-HAWK HUNTERS Richards WINNER OF MEDAL FOR LONG AND FAITHFUL SERVICE Richards, J. 211 TJHT- Buafe3ii jgJBleg Maun i - •■ Delinquencies, June 26, 1914 The following men have reports: ADAMS — Playing musical instrument in room after delivery of First Class mail, rep. off. Armstrong — Rooming with Perkinson. Averili. — Denting post in gymnasium with right eye. Banning — Almost losing a priceless possession in Richmond. Bergman — Running Oriental Dance Hall without license. BRADFORD — Being unable to sit down during Rat year. Brown, W. — Helping classmates study for exam thereby making only a 9.009. BUKRESS — Lights up after taps on account of neglecting to wear nightcap. CHAMBLISS — Applying for position as driver of East Lexington Ambulance. Christian, C. — Attempting to pass on Chemistry in a social manner. Christian, J. — Ignorance of duties of a sentinel after four years of military service. Ci.arkson. B.— Gold tooth not sinned. S. M. I. Clement — Habitually wearing rain-cape in Commandant ' s office. Coi.onna — Having figure like brick structure. Conquest — Having the ham what am next to his wrist. Ci.opton — Excess dome, thereby requiring both doors of Academic building to be open at C. P. CUNNINGHAM — Third classman attempting to improve looks of Institute by decorating Washington Statue. Cutchins — Covering excess bench area in section room while seated. Dawes — Having Welch ' s (grape juice) stains on lingers at tattoo. Deebi.e — Unlady like appearance. S. M. I. Dilley — Tangoing across parade ground while passing in review. EASLEY, C. — Loud arguing in room between taps and 4:110 A. M. Echols, E. — Organizing Cotillion ( lub out of limits. Evans. M.— Kink in tail S. E. 1. Fletcher — 0. D. having mouth full of mush while making official turn out. Frary, C — Getting in ranks on time at I!. It. C. Getzen — Being Willie Lee ' s brother. Gill — Trousers not creased at reveille one morning. Graves — Publishing derivation of middle name on bulletin board. Handy — Gross neglect, not spitting but eleven times while cracking joke, 10:00 P. M. Hordern — Liking Georgia very much, but loving Virginia more. Hurt — Having legs like a pretzel. HUSSON — Attempting to navigate through arch without blowing whistle. Keezell — Standing in courtyard and tapping on clock dial with Class Ring. Kkentel — Dreaming in disorderly manner while new cadet, thereby throwing roommate into epileptics. Look — Towel on radiator M. I. when new cadet, and reporting. Couldn ' t reach it. 212 i LJ a C .f tin rporal three separate ai French language. 11 Dutch Inn bill of fare. Lowry, S. — Gambling on his beauty, thereby losing a dollar. McCabe — Running in and aboul barracks, thereby being distinct times. McCormick, J. — Introducing new and original translations Mann — Making hollow sound when putting on cap. Marshall, S. — Neglect of duty as It. (i., overlooking somethir, Marshall, W. — Allowing calic to remove chevrons. Meem — Improper use of instrument in Drawing Academy. Metcalfe — Moving Academic Building without authority. Miller, J. — Being first appropriate President of V. M. C. A. Miller. R. — Gross lunacy at all times. Mtjnce, G. — Being only remaining representative of V. Shaw-Kennedy Club. NASH, E. — Hosiery shrieking at. I!. P. Nichols — Failing to go through arch sideways, thereby knocking panel off of Commandant ' s door with left car. Owen, E. — Having singular name (O-N-E). Parker — Cot broken in excessively. Patton — Requiring four years of Alum treatment. Perkixsox — Boisterous laughing in courtyard. Rice — Having a little camp all liis own. Richards, J. — Lobbying for presidency of Nile Hunt Club. Rohrbough — Going down on East Lexington poultry. Root — Returning from P. E. with barrel on improperly. Royall — Asking inane and unnecessary questions in all classes. Rutherford — ' ' Imitating a few birds in Richmond. Sanfobd — Causing Youell to take All Duty after pugilistic combat. Schexck — Imitating fire engine in Lyric Theater. Sewell — Loitering in express office while on permit. Siddle — Gross inefficiency as pawnbroker. SMITH, E. — Crying over spilt milk at Dutch Inn. Smith, P. — Imitating noise of piccolo while carrying on conversation. Smith, S. — Taking bath ( in fountain pen ) out of hours. Spotts — Calling on calic at odd hours. Tardy — Having appearance of tin soldier S. E. I. Trixkle — Making midnight inspection of Broad Street in Richmond. YVilmer — Using microscope while taking monthly shave. Wear — Overstaying time at Institute by several years. Youell — Shooting out of hotel window, in Richmond, thereby causing panic below. 213 Letters of a Japanese Cadet Hon. Father: Dear Parent: Of recently I impost myself at V. M. I. I not am entirely inclined into tlic arcade before Hon. tadpole Officer, baptized Gen. KHy. querry my namesake and narrate mi ' to salute. I never watch such elevation, and my words topple ungracefully wlien I dilate my unknowing liow. lie rage liberally ami transport me to the Superincumbent. Hon. Nicholas enquire my prognosis ami I retaliate elegantly. Mr sign me up for Hon. Tryout, anil commend me to my whereabouts. I whiff lion, cigarette twice or vice versa, when his siiness, the Commandment, clutch me by forearm restrictive. What trouble is matter? I inquest, doubting perhapsly was it correct to puff vapor. I shall worry about smoky fumes, he slosh, but donate the ashes in cans on the piazza. Nextly he flab severely in referment to my obscuring a rain covering to retard water from wetting my person so soakly. I dribble 2.50$ towards him ami absorb the coating. It appear similar like partnership of Hon. Union Suit and Sentry Box. My lessons checkmate me enormous from sleep. Yet. pretty quick, I slumber restive in the embrasure of Hon. Libera] Artfullness. Vestiddy A. M. 1 did not attendance my duties. The Commandment rimpled peevely and snuggest I apply myself anil my small anus gun to ilrillation. 1 got to embark for bed at once or twice consequence I quit. Hoping you are the same, 1 am yours truly. Hashimtjra Togo. Apologies to Wallace Irwin. 214 EMBOSS m mmm LJ Familiar Phrases of Famous Fellows Ts, Ts. plock, plock! Go back to your barrack (ts, ts) yen young scamp attend (plock. ts) to your (t . ts) daily jutiesh. I reach down and I get my Yiddiomity tube. Now, gentlemen, cahn ' 1 you see thai the center of the earth ' : etc., ad infit Don ' t say Dartonyon, say Dartonyon. ' Smist. Enh! Enh! Enh! Draw a figger. All new cadets answer delinquencies right away. Well, it looks to me like we ' re going to have trouble with Mexico. How can you expect to get the problems right if yon do no! hold the poiir hand nearest the blackboard ' . ' Ii seems to me that anybody with ordinary intelligence could see that. Squads ri-i-glit. whoa! Steady, boy, slop grazing, hold your head up, si, Ma-ar-r-sh! Two multiplied by three is what? Six. Is it not? Is thai what? Plain Is there anybody who doesn ' t see that? Look it up in the Steam Tallies. I will repeat for the benefit of those too ignorant to understand otherwise. Xow you all will just have to stop some of this noise. That ' s all there is Mr. . a circle of zero radius would more than cover your intelligence. er in the eady now. everybody ' : HEADQUARTERS CORPS OF CADETS. Virginia Military Institute, Orders September 5, 1913 to dune 24. 1914. No. 1171 (1) This off ice detests orders, but we are compelled to remind cadets that trash receptacles are now provided on the stoops, and again, and for the nth time, cadets are urged to use the cans. (2) The grossly unmilitary practice of eating peanuts in the Lexington Theaters must cease. It not only reflects discredit upon the uniform, but the peanuts may cause the offender abdominal trouble. (3) Owing to the enormous consumption of water last month cadets will hereafter be allowed but two quarts of water for each bath. (4) Attention is again called to the new regulation waterproof. This coat costs but $2.48 and will last a lifetime. It is observed that few officers have obtained these coats. (5) Cadet Privates Smith and Brown. First Class, are charged with not securing the new regulation waterproof. Certain circumstances prompt leniency in their cases, therefore they will each perform fifty penalty drills and be reduced to the roster for Privates of the Guard until further orders. (0) Men are again cautioned to answer delinquencies right away. Etc., Etc. 215 GUABD MOUNTINC l ESiKMyiEa, J The Episcopal Church Club Officers REV. OSCAR DeWOLF RANDOLPH : Rector WITHERS A. BTJRRESS President JAMES M. BAIN Vice-President EMMETT PARKERSON Secretary JAMES IZARD Treasurer Withers A. Burress N. Hardin Massie Edwin I ' . Conquest Emmett 1 ' arkerson Sumter h. Lowry William M. Whittle James M. Bain James Izard J. Edward Cole 2 IS IT 1 1 the fall term the Association began what has proved to be the most successful year of its life at the Institute. Several talks by our Superintendent seemed to arouse the interest of the corps. which greatly benefited the work in barracks. At the State Student Conference, which was held in Char- lottesville, we not only received much valuable information in regard to Y. M. C. A. and Bible Study work, but also carried away an honor of which we are justly proud. Our president, Cadet -7. A. Miller, was chosen president of the conference, and tilled the chair like an old-tinier. The conference was made a great success by the presence of such men as our Superintendent, the Governor of Virginia, Dr. C. Alphonso Smith, Dr. W. D. Weatherford, and other Y. M. ( ' . A. workers from all parts of the country. We feel very much indebted to both the I ' niversity and the people of Char- lottesville for their kind hospitality during our stay. Instead of the former half-hearted gatherings, we have had this year regular meetings at which th e pastors of the various churches in Lexington have presided. A vote of thanks is due Colonel Kerlin for his efforts in secur- ing the many valuable lectures, which the cadets have so thoroughly enjoyed. In finances we have been exceptionally fortunate. The large number of members this year has enabled us to improve the meetings greatly by the addition of a piano. Next year we will be able to make more improvements, and if we are fortunate enough to secure more officers who will be as good workers as our president, the Y. M. ( ' . A. will become an important factor in the Institute instead of a mere name. L. P. 219 151115115 MiiLiiL m x l ■fei3 Tangi Meli Club Officers B. B. CLARKSON .President G. WATT Vice -President S. L. LOWRY Secbetaby E. NASH Treasurer S0em6rrs Adams, T. S. Hutchinson Amoiiv, T. D. Lowry, S. L. Burress. W. Lowry, W. Is. BURRESS, J. l.l XT Campbell, A. (!. Marshall, S. Claekson, I!. I ' .. McCormick, .1. Collins, C. J. McCormick. L. Conquest. E. P. McLean Couplaxh. R. Massie, X. Cunningham. F. Munce. G. C ' UTCHINS. F. MlKPIIY Evans, R. Nash, E. Fletcher, M 1 . Parkersox Gillespie Pitts. L. Hagan, J. Rice Hagan, W. Tomlinson Hix Watt 221 The Nuggetteer Club Officers CAMILLUS CHRISTIAN, JR President RICE McNUTT YOUELL Vice-President HERBERT R. HORDERX Secretary CHARLES H. CARSON Treasurer WILLIAM T. CLEMENT Sergeant-at-Abms Members James M. Bain Hancock Banning, Jr. (has. H. Carson Camillus Christian, Jr. William T. Clement Clifford C Clarkson Delaxcey A. DeGraff Thomas T. Handy A. Roberdeau Holderby Herbert R. Hordehn Frederick R. Metcalfe Arthur Rembert Gilbert H. Wilkixs. Jr. .[. Neville Richards George D. Wiltshire Houston P. Sewell Robert E. Wy-sor Cecil C. Vattghan, III. Rice M. Youell i-, a w-a vwii The Mandolin Club HANCOCK BANNING, Leader MANDOLINS Thomas Kabow Browx. W. 0. Watson Marshall, W. GUITARS Easley, R. 225 tesaat ai arlfe- SLJS. , f l|VMfefe Class of I X 3 . Not of an age. bul for all time SDfficers H. BANNING. JR President H . R. HORDERN Vice-President C. P. McCABE Historian T. S. Adams H. Banning, Jf. J. Brandt. Jr. C. Christian, Jr. W. F. Cunningham spem ers B. F. Dawes T. H. GETZEX II. R. IIoRDERN !• ' . W. Look C. P. McCabe Wm. Marshall F. R. Metcalfe W. W. Rohrbough S. C. Smith G. D. Wiltshire A. A. Adams W. F. Baldwin G. C. Bell R. YV. Boggess W. F. Brand R. Burton, Jr. G. E. Btjshneix G. L. Carson H. S. Coblrn J. M. Crane H. T. Creswell H. A. Darnell II. K. Dickson Wm. E. Dillard C. H. Dishman, Jr. H. M. Douglas C. Flannagan Absent Members E. J. Frazer A. Galt. Jr. L. S. Gerow H. V. Grady W. Harr W. R. Haynes G. C. Heath R. J. P. L VARD E. Jemisox J. D. Jennings C. ap C. Jones C. Karst, Jr. Y. Kelly F. R. Kimbell J. F. King M. H. Kingman Wiee-President. ' 11. ' 12. ' 13. tPresident, ' 11. ' 12, ' 13. {President. ' 10. ' 11. SVice-President, 10. ' 11. J. D. KlRKPATRICK M. R. Loth W. J. Loth V. V. McClevt James McIIenamin John McJIenamix E. W. aIcaIillen C. F. Mansfield, Jr. A. H. Mitchell li. K. Mitchell J. C. Nowlin. Jr. M. G. Pattersont H. S. Peck G. D. Price 11. P. QUENTIN J. L. RlCHEY ' G. S. Riser B. L. Robertson J. E. Roller. Jr. P. S. Rouse C. Satterfield. Jr. S. J. SCHILLIG T. 0. Smith. Jr. E. B. Stone J. W. Stroh E. B. Stroud R. B. Thompson G. 0. Warner F. 15. Webster: : W. P. Woolls. Jr. G. D. Wiltshire T. WORTHINGTON. Jr.: R. M. Williams Cotillion Club Officers W. T. CLEMENT ....Pbesident V. MARSHALL, IR Vice-Pbesident Committees Nash. E. Hordern, II. K. Conquest, K. P. Patton, .1. M.. Jr. Clarkson, C. ( ' . SECOND CI.AS! Bain, J. M. FtOLDERBY, A. Pv. THIRD CLASS DeGraff, D. A. Adams, T. Almond Ayerill Batten Bergman Borden Bowering Brandt Brewster Briggs Brown, E. Bryan BuCHER BURBESS, W. Christian, J. Christian, M. Clarke Cole, J. Colonna Cunningham R. Cutchins Davis, J. Dawes DeButts Deeble Dilley Dufur Easley. Eley Field, E. Ford Gallagher Garing Garvey Getzen, i. Glazebrook Hagan, W. Handy- Hawkins Hitch Members I I IX Hull Hurt Izard Jones, D. Ki miserly, C KlMBEBLY, J. Lafferty Lindner Lowry, B. Lowry, S. Lyne Mahone Marshall. S. Mason Massie, N. Meem Miller, J. A. Miller, J. C Miller, R. Millner Morgan Munce, G. Mince, M. MURPHEY McClellan McCORMICK, J. McLean Nelson Nichols Noel Norfleet Oakes Old Parker Pender, J. Perkinson. A. Pickitt Pitts, J. Potts, T. Rheutan Rice Richards Sansberry SCH EN CK Smith. E. Smith. S. Snead Sturkey Thomas Wales Wallace Warren Wear Wellton WlLKINS WlLMER Wiltshire Woolford 220 ,.u Lexington, Va.. 3a --H I ' l M,._£.Z. KiyA t. MILEY ' S LIVERY TRANSFER o,. GiSr W ( ' j ' ,.-t3) To STRAIN PATTON. Dr. CLOTHIERS AND GENTS ' FURNISHERS - S Z T -e y_dzt_ $m wmMQ mim ®t@ii | s ' o lL ' i r , , (- ' j ever glanced at- f the • hesitation. ) Q. Who ' re yon having tip? A. .Inst the best-looking, sweetest little skirt that yi one of those dreamy-eyed blondes . Q. Can she dance? A. Can she dance ? ( Executing a few stej Why she has Madam Volinski backed clean off the board. Q. Gimme a dance — will von ? The above is a typical example of the dope that is spilled in and about barracks just before every Hop. This year the description of the calic has been absolutely correct, save in some instances the statement with regard to the color of her hair. Moreover, it must be conceded by all cadets that the 1913-1014 Hops have been by far the best ever. !NTever has the quality or the quantity of the girls been lacking, and this alone is enough to make any dance successful. Add to this a good floor, tine music, and beautiful cards — what more could be desired I But how the Hops have worked on our poor Commandant ! The thoughtless keydet thinks little of the regulation against Visiting when he wishes to borrow a pair of socks Friday night. Xor does he think of that eight o ' clock class when escorting his calic to Guard Mounting. The pen- alty he gets merely gives him a chance to think over what a good time he had — but the poor Com- mandant ! How sore he gets when his demerit curve soars. Yet demerits, girls, and Hops have always been inseparable, and what Fate hath joined together let no man put asunder. There was a time last year when we thought that never would anv such dances as the one- 231 step or the hesitation be allowed on the gymnasium flooi ' . Tint greatly to the surprise of every cadet, the new style of fantastic tripping was much in evi- dence at the opening Hops, and there is no doubt but that it will continue to be countenanced by the best of chaperons until a newer style is brought into action — probably to-morrow. We wonder what its title will be? Here ' s to your Hops, V. M. I. -May they always be as good as they have been, for they cannot be improved. 2:12 KtttW rai®% i a alffiilii: Jati Jk. s. i B -1 5 s « 5 v i 7 S : WRMAL L Nt s - - (ECpTAT C C( ?VE Showing the nf uence of the Spec ' es CAL IC c pon the Norma Eff c enctj of the Corps, as determ nect ha the Commandant from data in his office 2:!3 Final German WILLIAM T. CLEMENT WILLIAM MARSHALL, JR. Leadeb .Assistant Leader Adams, T. S. Armstrong, W. D. AVEHILL. H. Banning, H.. Jr. Bergman, L. II. Bradford, S. S. Brown. W. C. Bl ' RRESS, Y. A. Chambliss, T. M. Christian. C. C. Christian, .1. II. Cl.ARKSON. B. B. Clopton, E. J. Colon n a. B. J. Conquest, E. P. Cunningham, W. F. Cutchins, F. Dawes, B. F. Deeiile. W. P.. Dilley. E. S. Kasi.ev. C B. Echols. E. C Evans, R. D. Fletcher. M. I ' . Frary. C. C. Getzen, T. II. Gill, H. F. Graves, S. P. Handy. T. T. HoRDERN, H. R. Hurt. S. R. Husson. W. M. Keezell, R. P. Krentel. F. Look, F. W. Lowry, S. D. McCabe, C. P. McCormick. J. R Mann. D. M. B. Marshall, S. Meem, J. G„ Jr. Metcalfe. F. R. Miller. J. A. Miller. R. F. Munce. G. G. Nash. E.. Jr. Nichols. E. H. Owen, E. I. Parker. J. C. Patto.n, J. M.. Jr. Perkinson. A. C. Rice. H. J. Richards. J. X. R0IIHIi0UC.II. Y. W. Root. K. C. Royall. V. L.. Jr. Rutherford, J. B. Sanford, W. S. Schenck, H. E. Sewell. H. P. SlDDLE. S. YY. Smith. P. Smith. E. M. Smith. S. C. Spotts, G. W. Tardy. T. H. Trinkle. R. J. Wear. K. D. WlLMER, T. V. Youell. R. M. L-:i Final Ball Thursday, June 25th, K):i)i) p. m. C. C. CLARKSON. J. M. BAIN President .Vice-President s atsftals Allison. A. Almond, E.-M. Batten, R. M. Baugham, W. E. BEASLEY, O. H. Bell, F. Borden, E. B. BOWERIXG, B. BOYKIN, R. Brooks, G. R. Cammer. C. R. Campbell, A. C. Carson, C. H. ( iiristian. M. Conway, C. B. t(IUPLAM). R. C. Davis, J. E. Ellyson, R. Ethridge, C. Garing, R. Hagan, J. Hagan, W. HlTT, W. L. Hock, F. S. HOLDERBY, A. R. IIOLTZMAN, C. T Johns, C. D. KlMBERLY, C. Lewis, S. Lewis. W. LUNT, S. McCormick, E. Marshall. R. Massie, X. Merry, E. T. NORFLEET REMBERT, A. Smith, H. Somers. V. L. Tynes, F. Yauohan, C. C. Wallace. L. A. Watson, H. E. Wait, G. Wellford, A. L Welton. R. F. Wilkins. G. H. Wiltshire. G. Wysor. R. Voder 23fi :sfc ' 1l ■ C-acieV l re -aunt § KJH %%gHB. Q - IvfeJB The Bomb Staff desires to express its sincere thanks and appreciation to the following persons for contributions: For articles: Col. J. C. Wise LlEUT.-C ' OL. R. B. POAGUE Maj. M. F. Edwards -Mr. William J. Robertson Capt. B. F. Crowson Cadet B. Allison Colonna For drawings: Miss Willie Lowry Mr. Reginald Brooks Mr. F. L. Lafferty Cadet S. Y. McGiffert Cadet W. C Cosby Miley Sox for their superior photographic work. The J. P. Bell Company for their care and personal interest in this 1 k. 239 Articles in the Foregoing Pages and Their Authors Dedication CAPT. B. K. CROWSON Foreword Tun Editor The Faculty Maj. M. V. Edwards List of Former Superintendents and Commandants Col. J. C. Wise First Class Biographies No telling who First Class History The Editor Second Class History C. H. Carson Third Class History H. M. Read Fourth Class History F. R. LAFFEBTY A Rat ' s Dream L. M. Williams Summer School Frank Cutchixs Trooping of Jackson Guns Official Order The Hike J- C. Parker The Richmond Trip W. C. Brown Sketch of New Market Cadet W. L. Robertson The Cadet J- N C. Richards Football Lieut.-Col. R. B. Poague Basehall C. H. Carson Track ri F. Dawes Gymnasium W. L. Hitt Tennis H. Averill The Monogram Club J. N. C. Richards Class Football - ' . Johns, Jr. Class Basket Ball J- - ' . Parker Class Baseball The Editor Sub-Inferno B. A. CoLONNA Founders ' Club G. G. Munce Nile Hunt Club The Editor First Class Delinquencies The Editor, Banning, and Others Letter of a Japanese Cadet The Editor V. M. I. Primer The Editor Familiar Phrases of Famous Fellows The Editor. J. C. Parker V. M. C. A H. B. Holmes, Jr. The Hops E. Nash, Jr. 240 pa Contents PAGE Academic Department 00 Acknowledgments 230 Advertisements 243 Articles and Authors - 240 Athletics 157 Baseball 1 7:1 Basket-Bail 1 70 Battalion Organization 108 Battalion Staff 1 15 Board of Visitors 7 Bomb Staff 153 Busted 128 Cadet Staff 155 Chemistry 1112 ( ivil Engineering 100 t lass Athletics.- 191 Class Football 192 Class Basket-Ball 1 95 Class Baseball 107 Class of 1014 20 Class of 1915 75 Class of 1916 83 Class of 1917 91 Clubs and Organizations - 217 Commissioned Officers 1 13 Company A 1 I 7 Company B 1 U Company C... 121 Company D 1 23 Company E 125 Company F 1 27 Cotillion Club 229 Dedication- 2 Electrical Engineering 1(1 1 Episcopal Church Club 21S Ex-Classmates 119 Ex-Thirteen 227 Faculty 8 Familiar Phrases 215 Final Ball 23(1 Final German 234 First Class Delinquencies 212 Football 1(11 Foreword 5 Founders Club 210 Frontispiece 4 I ' M. I ( iyninasium 185 llistorv of L914 71 History of 1915 70 History of 191(1 88 History of 1917 9G Hike 133 Hops 231 Index to Advertisements 244 In Memoriam 08 Just for Fun 199 Letter of a Japanese Cadet 214 List of Former Superintendents and Commandants 23 Liberal Arts 1H3 Mandolin Club 225 Military Staff 27 Military Department 107 Monogram Club ISO Xuggetteers 223 Our Coaches 156 Publications 151 Rat ' s Dream OS Richmond Trip 139 Scrubs 16S Sketch of New Market Cadet 144 Sub Inferno 201 Suit Professors 25 Summer School 105 Tactical Officers Ill Tangi Meli 22(1 Title Page 1 Tennis IS The Cadet 156 The End 242 Track 1S3 Trooping of Jackson ' s Guns 131 V. M. I. Primer 209 V. M. C. A 219 THE END tmm Index to Advertisements PAGE K. D. Adams 262 Augusta Military Academy 280 American Hi list ' and Derrick o 280 C. W. Antrim 271 The IX L. Auld Co 280 Bailey, Banks and Biddle 285 A. I (assist 255 J. P. Boll Co 275 Birmingham Slag Co 282 Burford, Hood and Co 277 The Cadet 201 Capital City Dairy Co 267 Cortright Metal Roofing Co 282 R. B. Chaffin and Co..... 290 Charlottesville Woolen Mills Co 278 Clyde Iron Works 287 Coleman ' s Drug Store 247 P. L. Conquest Sons. Inv 208 County News 258 Davenport and Co 290 J. Ed. Deaver 202 PI. O. Dold 249 Dutch Inn 249 Sigmund Eisner 274 First National Bank 2S(i R. II. Fox ' s Barber Shop 253 John A. (Jill 271 B. 11. Gorrell 202 Graham and Co 201 Granger ' s Billiard Parlor 256 Haines, Jones and Cadbury 290 Hardaway Contracting Co 270 Harry Bros 273 H. s! Hirsh and Brn 284 tiowell Bros 285 linger. Davidson and Sale 203 •lames Jackson 253 L. G. Jahnke and Co 258 Kingan and Co.. Ltd 205 VV. M. Kramer 258 1 ' Afc ' lS Lexington Hotel 202 Lexington Pool Co 255 Lexington Restaurant 249 L. E. Lichford 284 The M. C. Lilley Co 252 The Lindner Shoe Co 281 Long ' s Transfer Co 284 Lynchburg Mfg. Co 270 Lyons Tailoring Co 203 Mason and Hanson 277 Mary Baldwin Seminary 280 Metropolitan Life Insurance ( o 260 Herbert Miley 255 John W. Miley 252 Miley and Son 240 Model Barber Shop 253 Met rum Drug Co 248 Miller Transfer Co 252 Did Dominion Trust Co 290 S. G. Pettigrew 249 Post Exchange 200 Chas. I ' racht and Co 271 Purity Ice Cream Co 271 Jacob Reed ' s Sons 274 Southern Seminary 270 John Sheridan 274 Strain and Patton 257 Alex. Taylor and Co 285 H. M. Thompson and Co 252 University Steam Laundry 259 United States Casualty Co 200 V. M. 1 245 V. M. 1. Pressing Shop 240 Tin- Virginian Hotel 284 Westmoreland Candy Co 207 Sam B. Walker . ' 259 E. A. Wright 274 F. L. Young 250 m m 76th YEARj Uirginia military Institute E. W. NICHOLS, Superintendent One of the few institutions, if not the only one in the United States, com- bining the rigid military system of the United States Military Academy with Collegiate and Technical Courses of Instruction. £ tip A } m mm mmmmmm LEXINGTON VIRGINIA LU ... ffl ffl zffl V. M. I. PRESSING SHOP GOOD WORK RIGHT PRIGES QUICK SEKVICE ROOM NUMBEK 10-C BARRACKS MILEY AND SON Carbon tubio LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA m §3S [0. mm m Coleman ' s Drug - Store INCORPORATED Lexington, Virginia We have endeavored to serve you during the past session so that we may have the pleasure of meeting you and your friends among the new men in our place when you return to Lexington next Fall. We hope we have succeeded. 1 A May your vacation be a pleasant one, but may you miss us as much while you are away as ive shall miss you. P. C. MILLS, Manager m •J 17 tfl E B ffi ON SUSPENSIONS AND HOLIDAYS jflcCrum ' s Soda Fountain IS THE CENTRE OF ATTRACTION LLJ 248 E= CADETS AND THEIR PARENTS ALWAYS WELCOMED AT THE Dutch Inn UNFORTUNATELY no man can choose his an- cestors, but I thank God I can choose my friends. I have had friends at the V.M.I. for twenty-eight years and expect to continue to have for twenty-eight more if I live. I thank all the Cadets for their patronage, and will con- tinue to sell them the best in EAT- ING, SMOKING and CHEWING H. O. DOLD The same yesterday, to-day and to-morrow ffi- PETTIGREW ' S Picture Frame Shop all kinds of toys fresh candies Washington Street LEXINGTON, VA. Greek Restaurant Everything to eat. All kinds of game in season. The place for the Cadels to get a cheap, good meal. Politeness and quick service our motto LEXINGTON RESTAURANT COMPANY ft BB B F. L. YOUNG The V. M. I. TAILOR HAS HIS SAMPLES FOR SUMMER SUITS NOW ON DISPLAY AT THE TAILOR SHOP Y AGENTS POST EXCHANGE 250 ffl: UNIFORMS of Unsurpassed Quality Fit and Style. Pennants Pillows for College or Fraternity OO The M. C. LILLEY COMPANY COLUMBUS, :: OHIO ©0 Quality Counts Col. T. A. Jones. President P. M. Penick. Vice-President E. A. Quisf.nberry, Jr , Sec ' y.-Treas. Miller Transfer Company JOHN C. HUTTON, Manager MAIN OFFICE AT LEXINGTON HOTEL PHONE 62 LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA ffl H.M. THOMPSONS CO. LIVERY, REAR OF LEXINGTON HOTEL. DRIVING HORSES AND CLOSE CAR- RIAGES. CADET PAT- RONAGE SOLICITED FOR PROMPT SERVICE, CALL MILEY ' S LIVERY JOHN W. MILEY, Proprietor STREET SURREYS AND TRANSFER WAGONS. :: :: :: STYLISH RIGS AND CABS FOR DANCES Telephone N umber 204 Jefferson Street, Lexington, Va. : ffl m £B UNIVERSITY PARLOR IN LEXINGTON HOTEL BUILDING a StfgD Clasfs Barber fjop POOL ROOM ATTACHED PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN CADETS R. H. FOX, Proprietor We Model Barber Shop The lasl word in barber shop sanitation. The Cadets ' favorite shop for a quarter century H. A. WILLIAMS, Prop. 9 North Main Street Agent Lexington Steam Laundry ffl= JACKSON ' S BARBER SHOP The most Sanitary Shop in Lexington The place the Cadets have visited from 1863 to 1914 13 NELSON STREET LEXINGTON :: :: VIRGINIA 2.- :! ft fflr ffl Meet your friends at the LEXINGTON POOL COMPANY ' S Newest and Nicest ;Pool anb 3StlltartJ parlors We have a SODA FOUNTAIN in con- nection with our Parlors, and SOLICIT THE CADETS ' TRADE PROMPT AND COURTEOUS ATTENTION A. BASSIST Your Jeweler TX rite him if you ' have forgotten that V. M. I. pin, and get him to fill all your demands in the Jew- elry line. REPAIRING A SPECIALTY LT? Herbert Miley ..printer.. High - Class Stationery First National Bank Building S =BB Billiard and Pool Parlor FirSt- Class Restaurant Expressly For Cadets Cigars Cigarettes and Tobacco Imported and Domestic YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED Headquarters for Cadets on Saturday Afternoons Esse Quam V icier i Malum W. E. GRANGER, Proprietor Jefferson and Washington Streets, Lexington, Virginia Eff ■-ffl  sc=5s: J5 Strain - Pa tton CLOTHIERS and GENTS ' FURNISHEKS Home of Hart Schaffner - Marx Clothing. Man- hattan Shirts and Johnson - Murphy Shoes. Cadet Patronage Solicited. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Sc u ffl= : ffl m :ffl L G. Jahnke £r Company J. W. ZIMMEKMAN. Successor Jewelers and Opticians Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry. Clocks. Cut Glass, Silverware Expert Watchmakers. Engravers. Diamond Setters, Manufacturing Jewelers. Work done promptly Full Line of College Jewelry Eyes examined carefully. Glasses fitted accurately. Broken Lenses duplicated exactly Manufacturing of Fraternity Jewelry a Specialty At Reasonable Prices LEXINGTON. VIRGINIA Gives V. M. I. News year round for $1.00. Has Good Job Office. Eff W. M. KRAMER cylrtistic Decorator All the latest and most unique styles of Decorating for fancy dress balls, etc. An ample stock of decorations always on hand. Cut flow- ers at all times. Quick work. Perfect satisfac- tion GIVE HIM A TRIAL LEXINGTON. VA. a ffl 1850 PURELY MUTUAL 1914 ©Hie Mil IMgmsmmtgd ©©ssmjp cTWONTPELIERj VERMONT THE BEST LIFE INSURANCE SERVICE IN THE WORLD SAMUEL T. RHODES C SON c7Hanagers ROANOKE, VIRGINIA SAMUEL B. WALKER, JR. cogent LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA « For PROMPT ■ EXCELLENT SERVICE HAVE YOUR CLOTHES DONE AT THE University Steam Laundry LEXINGTON VIRGINIA Eff =ffl m m This Space in the Bomb is reserved for the Post Exchange V. M. I. — an Institution which needs no cyldvertising m a 260 m m READ Zht Catjet The Official Organ of the Athletic Association GRAHAM ' S :: THE SHOE PLACE SI Varsity Men ' s Footwear and Hats SI Ji ' gents for A. Q. Spalding Bio Sporting Goods. SI Head and Feet Fitters. GRAHAM AND COMPANY LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA UJ ,, =B ffl: S GO TO J. Ed. Deaver FOR Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Gents ' Furnishings Trunks, Dress Suit Cases Umbrellas, Etc. Suits Made to Order Save You Money J. ED. DEAVER MAIN STREET Phone 25 Opposite Court House H. D. ADAMS CLOTHES cleaned and pressed. Re- pairing a specialty . We use no gasoline; our work is guaranteed. We clean straw hats, white gloves, etc. V. M. I. work has our special attention. Clothes called for and de- livered promptly. Call and see us, gentlemen, just across the street from the Lexington Pool Room Phone 292 ADAMS PRESSING SHOP B.H.Gorrell CHE Nelson Street Druggist, carries a select stock of Drugs, Medicines, Chemicals, Stationery, Pens, Inks, Toilet Goods. Choice Soda Water. Prescrip- tions carefully com- pounded at all hours by registered pharmacists. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA LtJ WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE Lexington Hotel LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA F. D. Cunningham, Proprietor That ' s All : ffl ffl Huger, Davidson, Sale Company Jas. M. Davidson. President Benj. Huger, Gen ' l Manager ,M LEXINGTON BUENA VISTA, VA. Lyons Tailoring Company ISSBIM ' l J A ' l ' LOJi£i a J D gcDl.lLIl© Mil Main Street, Lexington, Va. m Bronze Replica of Houdon ' s Washington ffl: ffl IlNQflH rui Reliable P.P.V. SOLD ON MERIT ALSO CARRY A FULL LINE OF PACKING HOUSE PRODUCTS IN 1-POUND CARTONS — HIGHEST QUALITY ifflSK lOW StOCESf KINGAN AND COMPANY, Limited RICHMOND, VIRGINIA m 2 : ffl a ffl iHE cyWetropolitan Life Insurance Company offers greatest protection at the smallest cost. For first-class risks, it has policies at lower rates than any other company. In 1913, it paid one policy claim for every 48 seconds of each business day of 8 hours, averaging $204.55 a minute for each business day. S S A Metropolitan Life Insurance Company 1 Madison Avenue New York City- mnttrti States Casualty Co. EDSON S. LOTT, President iO cTVlAIDEN LANE NEW YORK CITY ffl : ft a ffl Ch irhiM HVCSLATES. ..:s. ' S a Charmian Chocolate Corp. Richmond, Virginia Delicious, Nourishing Candy. Made of Peanuts and Cocoanul, with a touch of salt added. At soda fountains, smoke sliops and candy stores. WESTMORELAND CANDY CO., Inc. RICHMOND, •:- VIRGINIA EXPERT DIETICIANS EVERYWHERE ENDORSE XA as a pure, wholesome and economical spread for bread. Better than Butter. Churned under Government inspec- tion. Cheaper than butter and the price seldom changes. Eff Capital City Dairy Company L. E. LICHFORD, Lynchburg, Va. COLUMBUS OHIO Wholesale Distributor 267 tt a P. L. Conquest CS, Son [ INCORPORATED ] WHOLESALE LUMBER DEALERS 708-710 cylmerican National Bank Building Richmond Virginia m 268 V Matjby-Bbooke Science Hall E Hardaway Contracting Company COLUMBUS, GEORGIA Cotttracts Now Being Executed, 1914 Lock and Dam No. 17 — Black Warrior River, Ala. Improvement of Navigation for United States Government; 300,000 yards of Masonry. Dam, Power House and Factory Site — Yadkin River, N. C. De- veloping 120,000 H. P. for Manufacturing Aluminium for Southern Aluminium Company ; 450,000 yards of Masonry. Dam and Power House — Tallulah River, Ga. Developing 10,000 H. P. for Georgia Power Company ; 40,000 yards of Masonry. Dam and Power House — Lookout Shoals, Catawba River, N. C. Developing 20,000 H. P. for Southern Power Company; 200,000 yards of Masonry. :ffl Pennants, Pillows and Novelties, Pocket Books, Post Cards and Favors We make full line of above goods and solicit your pa tronage. Catalog on request Lynchburg rug. Go. 48th Year. For Girls and Young Women nd healthful. In the fa- Location. Bca mous Valley of Virgin.a, near Natural Bridge, in a- seccion noted for its natural scenery and wonderful winter climate. Elevation 1 .000 feet. Pure, bracing mountain air Outdoor life in extensive grounds. Tennis, basket ball, boating, riding and driving. Nota- ble health record. Not a serious case of illness in many years. See catalogue for particulars. The School. $100,000 equipment. Certificate privilege with leading colleges. Students from every quarter of the United States. College Preparatory and Finishing. Full courses of one and two years for high school graduates. Lower school for girls 9 to 14. Art, Expression. Domestic Science and Secretarial Courses. Special advantages in Music. Pipe Organ. Recommended by Bishop J. H. Vincent. The Home. For decades this institution has made the girl realize she has in it real Home Life in the .Modern School, giving her home and friends in place of those left, freedom of association with faculty nd personal attention to her whole life, . health, ic whole ake her the fin unj being Kead what our Handsome Catalogue and Beautiful Book on the Home Life say of health and home life ; sent free. Two railroads. Rate $295. SOUTHERN SEMINARY, Box 1, BUENA VISTA, VA. ' -m a 270 ffl John A. Gill Grocery Co. INCORPORATED WHOLESALE DEALERS IN All Groceries and Millers ' Products 5 Old Street Petersburg, Va. P. O. Box 294. Phone 59 C. W. Antrim Sons RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Morara Coffee Absolutely Pure Delicious Cup Quality SEALED TINS 1 lb. 3 lbs. 4 lbs. 5 lbs. ffl- Chas. Pracht - f Baltimore UOmpany Maryland Manufacturers of High ' Grade Chocolate Bonbons and French and American Confections ir Our Specialties : SATIN IRISH CANDIES - GLACE NUTS Also dealers in every High Class Candy made The Velvet Kind The Cream of all Ice Cr Delivered in any quantity, any time, any place. Out- of-Town Orders Solicited. Delivery Guaranteed. We cordially welcome you to visit our plant at all times. Purity Ice Cream Co. Richmond. Virginia ffl= 271 Eb HARRY ' S Corrugated Galvanized Genuine Open Hearth Iron (99.875% pure) ROAD CUL- VERTS are always there when the final test comes Rockbridge County has some of our culverts in use, but the culvert shown above is under a new dirt fill on The Statesville Air Line Railway, near Statesville, N. C. It is 42 inches in diameter of No. 14 U. S. Standard gauge, and is the best type of Culvert to use where the load is constantly settling and caving in as shown in cut. The purity of the iron (99.875 pure) and our superior workman- ship insures a long and honorable life. Your reputation is safe when you deal with us, as we have never contributed one cent of graft to any official ( County or otherwise ) to help us secure an order for anything we make. New Orleans, La. HARRY BROS., Inc. Newport. K a a PALACE LIVERY STABLES JOHN SHEKIDAN, Proprietor Up-to-Date Tiding and T)rioing Horses, Carriages and Jluiomobiles Established I 872 Excelled By None E. A.WRIGHT I 108 Chestnut St., Philadelphia Engraver Printer Stationer Manufacture, of CLASS and SOCIFTY PINS. MEDALS fl Exclu, and Cla ' e designs in Stationery (Fraternity ). Dance Programs. Menus. Leather l. Calling Cards. Invitations. Shingles, es. Engrossing Certificates. Memoirs. Test.monials. JACOB REED ' S SONS MANUFACTURERS OF GOLD MEDAL UNIFORMS Q ( ur equipment and facilities for producing Uniforms for Colleges and Military Schools are unequaled by any other house in the United States. You are sure of intelligent and accurate service in ordering of us. 9 The Uni- forms worn at The Virginia Military Institute are finished examples of the character, quality and appearance of our product. JACOB REED ' S SONS 1424-1426 Chestnut Street :: PHILADELPHIA EISNER RED BANK, New Jersey Official National Outfitter Boy Scouts of America. ffl 1 274 ft ' his book is a fair sample of our work in printing binding and caring for the engravings. Q Into all of our products, whether college publications or general nmercial work, we put the infinite pains necessary to re our patrons receiving the highest quality pnnting. J. P. BELL COMPANY, INCORPORATED POINTERS. DESIGNERS, ENGRAVERS LYNCHBURG. VIRGINIA iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM a a ALL WOOL FABRICS FOK MEN ' S WEAR fine Woolen 5 CAKRIED BY THE BETTER TAILORS IN EVERY LARGE TOWN AND CITY NEW YOPK Lff Burford, Hood £r Company IMPORTERS TAILORS ' TK1MMINGS mml 25 WEST BALTIMORE STREET BALTIMOKE. MARYLAND 277 ffi EB- :ffl Charlottesville Woolen Mills CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH-GRADE UNIFORM CLOTHS IN SKY AND DARK BLUE SHADES FOR ARMY, NAVY, AND OTHER UNIFORM PURPOSES The largest assortment and best quality CADET GRAYS Including those used at the U. S. Military Academy at West Point and other leading Military Schools of the country. Used in uniforms of the Cadets of Virginia Military Institute. Ef , =L-I Mary Baldwin Seminary FOR YOUNG LADIES STAUNTON :: VIRGINIA Term begins September 10. 1914 Located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Unsurpassed Climate Beautiful Grounds and Modern Appointments Students Past Session from 35 States Terms Moderate Pupils Enter Any Time Send for Catalogue MISS E. C, WEIMAK, Principal Augusta Military Academy ( Psoller ' s School ) FORT DEFIANCE :: VIRGINIA In the famous Valley of Virginia. Highest endorsement by V. M. I. and State Universities. A school with country loca- tion. Steam heat. Electric lights. Gymnasium containing running track, bowling alley, swimming pool. 125 acres with large campus. Able faculty of college men. Best equipped academic building in the State. Numbers limited. 18 States represented last session. 39 years of successful work. Charges $360. THOS. J . ROLLER, CHAS. S. ROLLER,. Jr.. Catalogue on application Principals 15 Roller boys now at V. M. 1. 1 ffl m THE LINDNER SHOE CO. CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA MAKERS OF Ladies ' Fine Shoes 4r OFFICES PHILADELPHIA, PA. NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. CHICAGO, ILL. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. WASHINGTON, D. C. lU =® S3 £233 SLAG. WHICH IS THE RESIDUE MATERIAL BLOWN FROM THE INTERIOR OF HUGE FURNACES, HAS BEEN USED SUCCESS- FULLY IN CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION AND ROAD BUILDING Ever Since and Before the Birth of Christ CHEAPER AND MUCH BETTER THAN EITHER STONE OR GRAVEL. LET US TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT IN CRISP. BRIEF PARAGRAPHS CONVENIENTLY SUB-HEADED FOR READY REFERENCE. BIRMINGHAM SLAG COMPANY RIGHTLY ROOFED BUILDINGS EUgMSm METAL SHINGLI are fire-proof, storm-proof, ornamental in appearance and easily laid. Suit- able for any building with a pitched roof, whether it is a church, school, fine residence, barn or warehouse. Ourcatalog — ConcerningThat Roof tells all about them. Sent free on re- quest togetherwith further information CORTRIGHT METAL ROOFING COMPANY Philadelphia and Chicago fflF ft a THE VIRGINIAN HOTEL Modern New Fire-Proof (European Table d ' Hote Meals A la Carte Service LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA L E. LlCHFORD Jobber in Products of every Produce and Fruit-produc- ing Country in the World. Lynchburg, Va. -ffl- BUSINESS AND EVENING CLOTHES Made to your measure, under our personal supervis- ion. Every requisite for dress or business, fl We refer you to Mr. C. Christian, Jr. HARRY 5. HIRSH BRO. LYNCHBURG, VA. Tailors and Haberdashers Long ' sTransfer Company, inc. Touring Cars for hire day or night. We give special rates to the cadets and college stu- dents. We have our man to meet all trains for transferring baggage to Southern Railway station. Our big teu-pas enger motorcar will meet cadets and give special rates for transfer- ring across the city. Lynchburg, Va., Office Union Station L ' SI a a m d College and The Hand Book 1914, illustrated and priced, mailed School Emblems upon request. and Novelties. Fraternity Em- la 1 e m s, Seals, Charms, Plaques, BAILEY, BANKS - Medals, Etc., of Superior Quality BIDDLE CO. and Design. BtamonD itlrrcljants, STflnrlrrs, SILVERSMITHS. HEPsALDISTS. STATIONERS Chestnut Street Philadelphia eS f Taylor on it L t ' s the Best Athletic Article BASEBALL FOOTBALL BASKET-BALL SWEATERS TRACK SHOES JERSEVS FLAPPERS SNEAKERS Minus trademark trimmings — you know what that means Send for Catalogue Alex. Taylor Co. 26 E. 42d STREET, NEW YORK, Opp. Hotel Manhattan Established 1897 ORDER THROUGH Ol ' R AGENTS STRAIN PATTON Howell Brothers RICHMOND, VIRGINIA Baseball, Football gasket-Ball, ' Crack and tennis Supplies ffi Engrav d Tjvvitatiojvs W 3E Mr? FOR CATALOGVE the D . L,.-A.UI D czo d We make the Citadel Class Rings, and invite your careful inspection of these emblems to be convinced of the excellent die work, and highest quality of workmanship in c 4ULD Standard Goods. Estimates promptly furn- ished on special designs for club pins, etc. % )t jftrst Rational 3Banfc of icl}mont , Virginia CAPITAL, SURPLUS, DEPOSITS, $ 2,000,000.00 1,000,000.00 12,000,000.00 ©fftcrrs JOHN B. PURCELL, President. V. M. I. JOHN M. MILLER. Jr.. Vice-President W. M. ADDISON, Cashier CHAS. R. BURNETT, Assistant Cashier W. P. SHELTON, Assistant Cashier ALEX. F. RYLAND, Assistant Cashier. V. M. I. ' 97 J. C. JOPLIN. Assistant Cashier O. S. MORTON. Assistant Cashier. V. M. I. 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