Clubs Map Out Virginia Art Commission Approves First Rat Sentinel Hall Says "Brother Rat" Four Speakers Address Civil Engineers PiccirillVs Statue, "Spirit of Youth" Cheered by Cadets Is State's Best Boost Friday At Regular Bi-Weekly Meeting Schedules For Richmond, Va., Nov. 3—Wilbur C. Weary of Guard Hall, chairman of the Virginia Con- Nov. 4—The VMI Chapter of the paths. They used machines which ASCE held its regular meeting this cut the ground off at any thickness Nov. 1—Amid the lusty cheers of servation Commission, expressed Rest of Year morning in the Engineering Build- from four inches to one and one- guard-weary Second and Third the opinion today that the motion ing. The members were informed half feet. Class privates and the click-click of picture Brother Rat may be "regard- that Mr. Meisel, manager of the a battery of candid cameras, the ed the greatest single advertising South American Trip Texans Hold Stag construction work at Williamsburg, first Rat sentinel. Mister John Wood- project for Virginia this year." He Paul Bickford told of his trip to would arrive here Saturday to Party On Saturday ward, of Richmond, Va., was posted places Brother Rat above the new South America and described the speak. A letter from Mr. Hastings today right after guard mount. Es- Jefferson nickel, with Jefferson's sights which he saw on the conti- Dances, Banquets was read in which he expressed his corted to his post by a convoy com- face on one side and Montlcello on nent. The high spots of the trip were appreciation for the plaque pre- During Christmas posed of members of the Old Guard, the other, which will stay in circu- Rio de Janerio and Buenos Aires. the bewildered sentinel was quite lation for the next quarter of a cen- sented at the meeting of October 22. The final speaker of the morning Furlough Planned taken aback by the intense activity tury. Many Interesting Speakers was I. T. Van Patten who spoke that his advent to the middle of the With the approach of Christmas Of Brother Rat, Mr. Hall said: Harry Dunton talked on the sub- about his experiences while work- courtyard had caused. furlough, the VMI sectional clubs "The town of Lexington and its ject of Poloroid. This substance is ing in a tobacco warehouse. He told are busy planning dances and ban- Surrounded by a grim circle of environs will feel the impact of this similar to celluoid and is used to of how the tobacco is laid in rows quets for the Christmas holidays as earnest candid camera fiends, who picture for years, to say nothing reduce the glare of lights on auto- and sold as the buyers move down well as scheduling some for the re- covered their target from "prone, about the prestige that it will add mobiles, sun glasses, and cameras. the rows. He also cited some inter- mainder of the 1938 school year. sitting, kneeling, and offhand" posi- to the Virginia Military Institute." Poloroid is also used to find the esting side-lights about an auction, Meetings of several of the clubs tions, and cheered on by Cadets (all "We have been advised that War- stress and strain, and in this way some of these being the various sig- were held last week to hear com- "imp, drssd. abt. 1:50 p. m.") who ner Brothers . . . estimate that has proved a great help in con- nals that are used in bidding. mittee reports on plans now under- lined the stoops, the sentinel called about 40,000,000 people will see this struction work. way. in vain for the corporal and prompt- picture before it is placed In the Bud Gray told of his own experi- Peautiful Personal archives. The publicity through the ences this past summer while work- ly saluted the retiring Officer of the CHRISTMAS CARDS Texas Club Day, much to the joy of the audi- newspapers, magazines and the na- ing 'with a surveying party. This 90 assorted lovely designs with en- The stag party for members of ence. Captain Kelly soon appeared tional radio hook-ups has already party worked on public parks and velopes for $1. Your name Inscribed the Texas Club originally scheduled been tremendous. *Brother Rat' dolls recreational centers where they had on each free if desired. An ideal and hovered over the sentinel like Xmas gift. Order early. for last Saturday night was post- a hen watching one of her chicks. have already appears, and the at- to do a great deal of leveling of poned until November 12 because NICHOLS & COMPANY The bugle for afternoon classes tention of the nation is being fo- grounds and laying of roads and Rockmart, Georgia the desired band was not available. broke up the unauthorized celebra- cused on Virginia through this pic- The main speaker at the banquet tion, and the Rat was left to his new ture and the advertising incident this Saturday will be Colonel John duties and to ponder over his sud- thereto." Come to the Fuller, head of the History depart- den rise to prominence in the Corps. ment, who taught at Texas A. & M. THE ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY NEWS before coming to VMI. First Class Pre-Meds for Quality Printing During the banquet, Bill Bond, Shea Completes Ring Take Aptitude Tests WE PRINT THE V. M. I. CADET president of the club, will propose Sculptor Attillio Piccirilli with his statue which will be placed in the Design For Third Class The annual aptitude tests given that the Texans contract for a page Memorial Gardens soon.—Photo Courtesy Richmond News Leader. Gerry Shea, class artist of the each year by the Association of in the '39 BOMB. The page, with Third Class, announced today that Medical Colleges for students who a picture and a short article, is a the school side of the rings have intend to do graduate work in medi- feature which has been discontinued Commission To Award $22,500 Prize For The been completed and have been sub- cine will be held on December 2 for several years by tha club. Monument Of Stonewall Jackson And Old Sorrel mitted to the Herff-Jones Company at 3:00 p. m. by Colonel Robert P. See—HAMRIC & SMITH At the conclusion of last week's Richmond, Nov. 2.—At its meeting of James Madison at Ash Lawn, for casting of the die. Carroll for all First Class pre-meds meeting, Phil Chapman presented here today, the Virginia Art Com- near Charlottesville. The school side balances with the planning to study medicine after New Line of VMI Jewelry each Texan with a pick-meat grape- mission approved Atillio Piccirilli's class side which was completed last being graduated. fruit direct from the Lone Star The commission also decided that nude statue, "The Spirit of Youth," Finals. Both sides of the ring are Permits to take this examination State. the proposed statue of General which Mrs. William H. Cocke, of must be submitted to the Superin- Stonewall Jackson to be erected at divided into a United States half Claremont, will present to the Vir- tendent through the proper chan- Norfolk-Portsmouth Manassas on the spot where he won and a Virginia half. Thgre are on ginia Military Institute in memory nels by next Monday morning. All The officers of the Norfolk-Ports- his famous nickname will include a the class side of the ring a U. S. of her husband, who was superin- permits must state that the Cadet WOODWARD & BOWLING mouth Club were so pleased with figure of his horse, Old Sorrel. This shield and a Virginia shield; on tendent of the Institute during the plans to study medicine following the banquet held in the basement was decided despite the fact that the school side the Confederate Esso Service Station years 1924-1929. graduation. of Crozet Hall last Saturday night Old Sorrel was not with Jackson in shield replaces the state shield. Re- before the Homecoming Hop that Mr. Piccirilli, of New York, is the the First Battle of Manassas. The placing the cannons of the class Phone 451 :: 24-Hour Service plans for a dance in Norfolk during sculptor of the busts of Thomas Jef- winner of the competition for the side are lictors on the state side. The Christmas furlough are being con- ferson and James Monroe in the ro- monument contract will be awarded significant dates used are 1607-1839 In Lynchburg It's sidered. tunda of the Capitol and the statue a $22,500 prize. on the class side and 1839-1941 on the school side. About thirty cadets from Norfolk, Portsmouth and vicinity attended Stanley Navas, Vice-President of MILLNER'S the banquet with dates. After din- the Class of '41, stated that approxi- "The Shopping Center" Reorganization mately 150 orders for class sweaters S. H. FRANKLIN'S ner, pictures of football games Ring Figure and emblems were sent to the Staun- played by the Flying Squadron dur- Rumors Confirmed Men's Shop ing the current season were shown. Plans Mature ton Novelty company today. The By Col. Burress sweaters are expected to be deliv- Presbyterian Club ered by Thanksgiving at the latest. for FALL DISPLAY Intermission Supper Truth to the rumor that has been The three members of the Presby- circulating around barracks for the terian club—Earl Wilson, Dan At Crozet Hall Desired Correct Apparel past few weeks concerning the re- Flowers, and E. F. Newton—chosen . . . ACP Prize Gags . . . Suits - Topcoats • Formal Wear Lockets Engraved organization of cadet companies into to represent VMI at the Presby- This being old gag week in this three platoons, instead of the former terian Student Conference in Rich- At a recent meeting of the Sec- collegiate world, we hold annual organization of two, has been con- Complete Display mond last week end have returned ond Class, the proposal to sing homecoming for two gags that firmed by the Commandant. Colonel Economy Pictures to the Institute. This was the first the Doxology in the Ring Figure should give you a chuckle or two: Burress announced, however, that Special To Schools time that VMI has sent delegates to was voted down. It was decided to Number one: A St. Olaf College Men's Wearing Apparel the plan is strictly on probation and the annual conference which is held submit a permit requesting permis- lad and his lassie were watching a Mail us any 6 or 8 exposure film may be discontinued any time after at the Ginter Park Presbyterian sion for the Class to go to Crozet recent football match. The fellow and 25 cents and we will de- it is begun. velop the film and make the church on the campus of the Union Hall during intermission for sup- turned to the girl and said, "See Ose The necessity for the creation of pictures and return to you Theological Seminary. The conven- per. It was also decided to engrave out there? He'll be our best man In P. E. three platoons in each company has postage paid. tion receives each year students the lockets in Old English instead some day." Whereupon the fair arrived due to the large enrollment from the majority of the Virginia of having a seal put on them. The young thing blushed prettily and One Special 5x7 Framed of this year. The Commandant colleges and universities. design will be either VMI or VMI-40. replied "Oh, darling, this is so sud- ENLARGEMENT Monday and Tuesday Sketches by the artist of the com- feels also, that it is very difficult den." 39 Cents Dr. Francis P. Gaines, president for men to keep a straight line in a pany manufacturing the lockets are Number two: A University of of Washington and Lee University, platoon of six squads, and that the ECONOMY PICTURE MAKERS expected soon. Minnesota DAILY columnist says Staunton, Va. Nov. 14 and 15 made the closing address to the appearance of parade as a whole he is doing his best "to ignore a representatives. Figure Being Worked On will be benefitted by the curtailing At the meeting of the local club note which says that a girl in gen- Only minor details remain in the of the number of squads in the pla- last Tuesday, when the VMI dele- eral college thinks a head linesman VICTOR RECORDS completion of the Figure plans. It toons. gates were chosen, Rev. Smythe con- is a newspaperman." R. G. BAILEY N. M. WALKER is undecided as yet whether the par- In order to carry out this new Brunswick, Blue Bird tinued his discussion on the "History plan, there will be a necessary addi- ticipants in the Figure will come Dr. Clarence C. Clark »f New Decca, Etc. Representatives of Religion" dealing in particular tion of officers and non-commis- out of the center door at the east York University appeared on the with Mohammendanism and Hin- sioned officers in each company. In end of the gym or whether to have first educational television broad- duism. each of the six companies one sec- Weinberg's two columns come out of the end cast ever sent over the airwaves. Seven-Up Club doors. Bob Merchant, president of ond lieutenant and three line ser- geants will be appointed. There will With seven cadets from Char- the Second Class, finally ironed out also be the necessary addition of a V. M. I. UNDERSHIRTS lottesville in the Corps, plans for the details and practice for the few new corporals, but the number J. Ed Deaver & Sons organizing a club dubbed "Seven- Figure started last night after sup- of Third Classmen to be made varies Clothiers and Furnishers Shoe Rags — Polish Up Club" are being considered. If per. Mimeographed instructions will in each company, and, in several Smith's Dry the club can be organized it is be distributed to members of the Sweaters, Tennis Shoes, Sweat Socks companies, there will be no Third PHONE 25 hoped that a dance and banquet Class to mail their dates in order Classmen made whatsoever. may be held during the Christmas that there will be no confusion when Cleaning Colonel Burress stated that the holidays or that the club will be the big event arrives. time of the execution of this plan able to attend one of the dances Sample Bouquets Inspected has not been set. It may occur with- Works usually held in such neighboring in a few days, or it may not go into towns as Richmond, Lynchburg and The bouquets, containing a mini- effect until make-overs in February. Fredericksburg. mum of 32 roses for the leaders of Rockbridge National Bank the Figure and a minimum of 20 This, however, will be answered in Kentucky Club roses for the rest of the Class, will complete detail in a later issue of THE CADET. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA With two Ken tuck ians absent be tied in either red or gold rib- V. M. I. PRESSING SHOP from the meeting scheduled last bon. Sample bouquets have been Friday, it was necessary to post- inspected and if the regular order Operated Through PAUL M. PENICK, President 8. M. DUNLAP, Vice-Preaident pone the election of officers until lives up to these, everyone will be The Post Exchange early this week. well satisfied. There is a possibility JOHN L. CAMPBELL, Cashier Charley Beach said that the club that the table for the favors and hopes to have a banquet before the table for the punch bowl will Christmas furlough to which club be decorated in gold. members will bring Kentucky girls In order to insure order at roudy who are attending neighboring class meetings, two Sergeants-at- Leave Your girls' schools. The club plans to go Arms were elected—Paul Shu and Dry Cleaning At The Accounts of Cadets Especially Solicited back to Kentucky on December 22 John Larrick. EN MASSE via Pete's Taxi. V.M.I. PRESSING SHOP The eight Kentuckians in school are: Marshall Hardy, of Louisville; Charley Hoge, of Frankfort; Char- ley Beach, of Beattyville; Fred Hill, Capital $150,000.00 Surplus 182,500.00 of Sommerset; Herbert Klnsolving, We Use Only Filtered In Bottlev of Shelbyville; Joseph Haley, of MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Sold By Solvent Louisville; Harry Howton, of Ash- land; and James Wilson, of Monti- POST EXCHANGE NMfBlK.VA. cello.