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WILLIAM JACKSON ELGIN, 4) K §. THE LADIES. In the recent contest among some seven or eight cities each claimed that this illustrious gentleman first saw the light within its own walls. But it seems at present to be an accepted fact that he was born in Leesburg, Va., November 26, 1875. As his more recent acts are now recorded in several histories, we find no trouble in col- lecting the following data: He entered Washington and ' Lee in September, ' 93. In 94 he played centre on the football team; in ' 95 he pulled No. 3 in the Harr v Lee boat. From this time till September, ' 99, no-trace can be found of him in the college annals. When he did reappear he held down centre ' again on the football team, and won the chemistry scholarshiji. He is now ( ' iii ai(fd in the calico business. It is to be hopetl this business will not cause him to lose his B. S. degree. JOHN KIKKPATRICK (]RA ' KS, § X. On ( )ctober 16, 1881, the already oxerllowing population of Lexington, ' a., was materially increased bv the birth of John Kirkpatrick (Graves. He has always been at college, tho ' his official connection did not begin till September, 1896. In ' 98 he won the racket given to the champion in the tennis tournament. In 98- ' 99 he viewed the diamond from behind the bars and won honor on the gridiron. After a year ' s absence he again appeared as a figure in college life, this time to again play football and help to manage this volume. He will carry away a sheepskin labeled A. B. BOLIVAR FINLEY JOHNSON. Born in Ri: ckbridge County, Virginia, January 13, 1878. He is too modest to speak of his ancestr -. He entered college September, 1898, and for aught the faculty know,s he has never been drunk. Consequentl} he has been awa rded the Ta)- lor Scholarship, 1898-99, Franklin Society Scholarship, 1899-00. He expects to depart in June with a B. S. affixed to his name, and will probably locate in the Transvaal. Thinks he will remain a bachelor. RICHARD COLLINS LORD, M TT A. He came from Anchorage, Kentuck} ' , where he was b )rn Januarv 4, 1882, and received his education along with some twenty other girls at his father ' s school. The James J. White scholarship fell to him in ' 98-99, and the Curtis Lee in 1900. He is a member of the Graham-Lee Society. Lately he has developed a tendency to evolve sarcastic witticisms, and to see him convulsed with attempts to get off ponder- ous personal remarks is very amusing to his friends. They are trusting that he will grow wiser in coming years. Boys will be boys. WILLIAM CARROLL MOORE. This gentleman was born in Fairfield, Virginia, November 18, 1880, and entered Washington and Lee during the session of i896- ' 97. He at once became, in com- pany with E. D. Ott, the political manipulator of the Washington Society, where he has since held may oflices, being President of the Society during the present session, and Vice-President of the Final Celebration, ' 01. He was Vice-President of his class ' oo- ' oi. He served as Associate Editor on the Collegian ' 99- ' oi, and has been its successful business manager during the present session. He will take an A. B. , but has not yet deciiled in what life vocation he will exercise his talents. JOHN J. OBERLIN. This perfect specimen of manhood first appeared on this mundane sphere in Claric.m Count} ' , Penns}ivania. He entered the University iluring the sessions of 26
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1895-9 ' ' ' t c ' ' became distinguished in scholarship and on the athletic field, taking the Byerly scholarship, and making a record as centre on the football team which has become one of the college traditions. During the same sessions he pulled an oar on the Albert S dney crew. On his return the next year he captured the Physics scholarship, pulled again on the Albert Sydney crew, and played a tackle on the football team. During 1897-98 he played tackle again, and durinn the present session appeared once on the. football field in his old position. He will take an A. B. EVERETT DULANEY OTT. His w-ords are sweeter than honey. E. D. O. was born November 21, 1881, at Harrisonburg, Va. In ' 97 the Alumni, having the good of both their Alma Mater and Mr. Ott at heart, sent him to Washington and Lee. From the first he identified himself most closely with Washington Literary Society. He was president of his society at the Intermediate Celebration, February 22, 1900, and won the final orator ' s medal in June of the same year. The A. B. degree is now the goal of his ambition. WILLIAM PINKERTON OTT, M TT A. Midway, Va. , may some day be proud that she first sheltered William Pinkerton Ott. Here he commenced this weary life on the 12th of December, 1876. In ' 96 he entered Washington and Lee. He might have made a success at college had he not ruined his chances by continually trying to grub Greek roots. This exercise was probably good for him, as he finally succeeded in carrying off various prizes, the most important of which are, an A. B. degree, the Mapleson scholarship, and lastly an M. A. GABRIEL BEUVIST SHIELDS, S X N E. Lexington has the honor of being the birthplace of this gentleman, where he first saw the light on November 4, 1880. He entered college i896- ' 97, and his academic career has been marked by persistent work and study. He differs from the Gabriel of Longfellow ' s Evangeline, in that the former was loved by only one girl, while he is beloved by the student body. He is now studying law, but his immediate vocation is in getting out of bed. AMERICUS FREDERIC WHITE. This gentleman and scholar was born at Lewisburg, West Virginia, June 21, 1876. It being foreordained that he should come to Washington and Lee, he entered in 1894 and dragged out two years of more or less miserable existence. After being absent for one year he returned much refreshed at the idea of Patsy and the Iambic Law. Having completed this course with honors (won over Bill Laughlin ' s parrot), he returned to the home of his fathers. He at last returned in 1900 with the bloom of youth still upon his cheek, and with the grim determination of taking Sissy ' s Physics. He receives his A. B. degree 1901. Expects to make teaching his profession. WILLI A: I CAMERON YOUNG, 4 K H . Appeared in Shelby County, Kentucky, December i, 1880, when the warring fac- tions had proclaimed a truce. Has a remarkable record, having lived in the blue grass state all his life and never been in a fight. Has a very sweet and docile dispo- sition, which procured for him the position of Vice-President of Graham-Lee Literary Society, ■99- ' oo. Also served as secretary of that Societ} ' in the same session. Will take A. B. in June. Expects to operate a distillery in his native state. 27
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