Washington and Lee University - Calyx Yearbook (Lexington, VA)

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FRANK LANE MILLER. As silent as the sphinx. And like the sphinx unfathuniahlc. Was born in Paris, Illinois, February 11th, 1876 Is of German ancestry. In ' 96, was the successful contestant for the Young Moral Philosophy Scholar- ship. Law has been decided upon as his profession. ■ JAMES LUTHER MORRISON. Sighed and looked unutterable things. Of Rockbridge Scotch-Irish blood, being born near Lexington, Virginia, March 4th, 1875. Dotes on Math, and Old Alex. In ' 97, was the recipient of the Franklin Society Scholarship, and in ' 98, the Engineering Scholarship. Has chosen engineering as his occupation. JAMES ALEXANDER McCLURE. Yon Cassias has a lean and hungry look. Came into this world December 12th, 1877, at Spottswood, Virginia. He is genuine Scotch-Irish. In ' 96, was Final Orator of Graham-Lee Literary Society, and in ' 99, Debater at the Intermediate Celebration of same society ; Member of Ring-turn Phi staff, ' 99, and Vice-President Young Men ' s Chris- tian Association, ' 99 ; Valedictorian Class, ' 99. Will enter the Christian ministry. ' HUGH MILTON MclLHANY, Jr. •■ A scholar, a ripe and good one. Born in Staunton, Virginia, April 2oth, 1874. Scotch-Irish lineage. Member of ATA Fraternity. Received Greek Scholarship, ' 91 ; French Scholarship, ' 92 ; Physics Scholarship, ' 94 ; Early English Text Society Prize, 95 ; Robinson Medal of Languages, ' 90 ; Houston Fellowship, 97 ; President of Young Men ' s Christian Association, ' 95, ' 90; A. B., ' 95; M. A., ' 96; Can- didate for Ph. D. Will become a minister. •2 EDMUND BLAIR PANCAKE. Pleased with a rattle, tickled with a straw. First laughed at this troubled world January 4th, 1877, at Romney, West Virginia, Scotch-Irish, of course. In college, has been President and Secretary of Graham-Lee Literary Society ; Orator at Intermediate and Final Celebrations of same society. Hopes to be a Professor of English. B 9 n. 19

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WILLIAM EMRYS DAVIS. Very quiet and very pleasing withal. First saw the darkness December 7th, 1877, in Knoxville, Tennessee. Ancestors are not Scotch-Irish, but Welsh. Member of A T A fraternity. In college has been President Class, ' 99 ; member Baseball and Football Teams, ' 98 ; Gymnasium Team, ' 99; Illustrator on Calyx, ' 98; Assistant in Chemical Laboratory, ' 99. Intends to study medicine. JOHN WANROY GARROW. As proper a man as one shall see in a .summer ' s day. Greeted an admiring public, February 5th, 1879, at Houston, Texas. His ances- tors are English and French. While at college was Managing Editor of the Ring-turn Phi, ' 98-99 ; Editor on Calyx, staff, ' 99 ; Secretary and Treasurer Class, ' 99 ; Secretary and Treasurer Cotillion Club, ' 99. Is a member of 11 K A. A, and 6 N E fraternities. Has chosen law as his profession. WILLIAM GARY HATTON. Night after night he sat And bleared his eyes with books. Of English-French stock, born December 15th, 1875, in Denmark, Rockbridge County, Virginia. Successful contestant for the Engineering Scholarship. ' 96-97, and Franklin Scholarship, ' 97-98. Intends to be a civil engineer. ' LINDLEY ALLISON HICKMAN. Oh, what may man within him hide. Though an angel on the outward side. This gentleman was born in old Kentucky at Louisville, September 11th, 1876 He is of English and Irish blood commingled. Is a member of S X Fra- ternity. Expects to study law ; if so, will practise in his native State. « SAMUEL COLVILLE LIND. This scholar, ralie, Christian, dupe, gamester, poet. First introduced himself to the world on June 15th, 1879, in McMinnville, Ten- nessee. He traces his ancestry through English and Swedish line. For aught we know is kin to Jenny. In college, was the recipient of the English Scholarship, ' 96, and besides has been Associate Editor of Souther?i Collegian, ' 98; Editor-in-chief Southern Collegian, ' 99; Editor on Calyx Board, ' 99; in ' 98, Historian of Class, ' 99. Is undecided yet as to his future vocation. i8

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MOSBY GARLAND PERROW. Deep runs the brook where still the waters flow. Born at Ivy Hill, Campbell County, Virginia, September 20th, 1875. Ancestors are French-Huguenot and English. Came to college on Alumni Scholarship, and while here has received Greek Scholarship, ' 95 ; Biology Scholarship, ' 96; Early English Text Society Prize, ' 97. Associate editor Southern Collegian, ' 97; Editor-in-chief Southern Collegian, ' 98 ; Editor on Calyx Board, ' 98; Assistant Editor Collegian, ' 99; Editor-in-chief Calyx, ' 99; Presi- dent Washington Literary Society, ' 99 ; Debater at Intermediate Celebration same society, ' 98; A. B., ' 97; Candidate for M. A. Expects to study law. M n A. ' EWING D.AVIDSON SLOAN. My life is one denined horrid grind. Arrived on the mundane sphere in St. Louis, Missouri, on September 26th, 1879, Is of Scotch-Irish, English, French, etc., descent. Belongs to l r A Frater- nity, and was awarded the Modern Language Scholarship in ' 98. Illustrator of Calyx ' 96, ' 97, ' 98, ' 99; Treasurer Athletic Association, ' 99; President Athletic Association, ' 99 ; Editor on Calyx Board, ' 99; on Ring-turn Phi Staff, ' 99. Will pursue the study of engineering. WILLIAM CRAVEN WATSON, A goodly fellow he, and one right noble. Delighted the world b} ' appearing in life at Oaklands, Loudoun County, Virginia, Is English and Irish, Irish I mean, with no taint of Scotch. In ' 98-99, Assistant Librarian of the University. Has decided to enter the profess ion of engineering. PHILIP LINDSLEY WILSON. Last of all came Satan. This gentleman first blushingly appeared to delight the world at Gerrodstrun, Berkeley County, Virginia, on May 20th, 1878. He is descended from French and English ancestry. Has contributed valuable illustrations to the Calyx, and intends to follow as his vocation in life, civil engineering. 20