The Cadet Issued Bt the Corps of Virginia Military Institute

THE CADET ISSUED BT THE CORPS OF VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

VOL. XIII LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, SEPTEMBER 27, 1919 No. 2

-O ANOTHER HEAD FOR R. 0. T. C. AND HAMPDEN-SIDNEY V.M. I. AGAIN RANKS CADETS MEET CORPS OF CADETS 0. R. C. OFFER TODAY FIRST AMONG DISTIN- Colonel Nelly Succeeds Major MANY ADVANTAGES This afternoon at three-thirty GUISHED COLLEGES Purdie as Commandant the old team will be out on the Many Cadets Seize Opportuni- hill in their first game of the Report Shows That Customary Ever the old order changeth, giv- ties Given By War Depart- year. While it is not expected Place of Honor is Maintained ing place to the new. For the fourth ment that Hampden-Sidney will give time in the brief span of four years us much trouble, it is our duty War Department, we have a new commandant. Each In February, 1917, three units of to be out there giving the team Washington, June, 1919. of the other has come contributed his the Reserve Officers' Training Corps, all we've got. Bulletin. bit and returned to whence he came. the infantry, cavalry, and field ar- Get out there early and help No. During the war the commandant tillery were established at V. M. I. put the old pep into the team Distinguished Colleges and Honor then detailed here, Capt. Hodges, was This year the Engineers unit was that is going to make this Schools for the year 1919. Based called to the active service and Lieut. added. This school is, of course, a Thanksgiving one long to be re- upon reports of officers detailed for Derbyshire took up the duties of member of the senior division. The membered in the annals of V. the purpose of making the annual commandant, which he discharged instruction is divided into a basic M. I. Athletics. inspection of the military depart- with credit to himself and benefit to and an advanced course. Members of No team can accomplish any- ments of educational institutions at the Institute. the former are required to receive thing-worth while without the which officers of the army are de- Shortly after the signing of the an average of three hours of mili- enthusiastic support of every tailed as professors of military armistice Col. Derbyshire was ap- tary instruction per week through- one who is supposed to be back- science and tactics the following pointed executive officer and his out the academic year; those of the ing them. Let's show them that named institutions are announced as place filled with another V. M. I. latter, five hours. But this is of no we are behind them until the distinguished colleges and honor graduate, Major K. S. Purdie. He concern to the cadets, since the train- last down is made. schools, respectively, as contemplated was a graduate of the Class of 1912 ing prescribed by the Institute regu- -O by par 130, compilation of Orders and while a cadet was a cadet cap- lations is much in excess of even the 1881-1915 as changed. tain and star football player. Be- latter requirement. A cadet is au- Distinguished Colleges fore coming to us Major Purdie had tomatically a member of the basic CORPS TO GO TD Agricultural and Mechanical Col- seen service at Ft. Amador, C. Z., as course for the first two years of his lege of Texas, College Station, Texas. well as in the states. He is a grad- cadetship, since there is no other ob- RICHMOND OCT. 11 Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. uate of the Fortress Monroe C. A. ligation other than the drill, which Michigan Agricultural College, O. T. C., where he was elected presi- he undergoes anyway. He receives Tribute To Be Paid To Distin- West Lansing, Mich. dent of his class. no compensation. Those who are in guished General and Former Norwich University, Northfied, He came here at a time when a their third year are eligible for the Commandant of Cadets Vt. strong hand was needed to bring or- advanced course. To become a mem- Oregon Agricultural College, Cor- der out of the chaos, then prevailing ber, a cadet must agree 'M serve dur- From: Chief Marshal Parade in vallis, Oregon. as a result of the demobilization of ing the remainder of his cadetship honor Unveiling Monument to Gen. Pennsylvania Military College, the S. A. T. C. units. Although the and to attend a camp of probably one Chester, Pa. Jackson. measures of discipline that he adopt- month's duration and no longer than St. Johns College, Annapolis, Md. To: Virginia Military Institute. ed may have seemed at the time six weeks during the intervening The Citadel, Charleston, S. C. Subject: Unveiling of the Statue somewhat chastic, chastic measures summer between his second and first University of California, Berkeley, to Gen. Stonewall Jackson. were necessary. We believe that he class year. In return, he receives a Cal. 1. The officers and corps of cadets had the Institute at heart at all living stipend of fifty cents ($.50) a University of Florida, Gainesville, of the Virginia Military Institute are times and that he is to be congratu- day while at school, transportation Fla. invited to parade and to be present lated upon the results that he has from school to camp and from camp Virginia Agricultural and Mechani- at the ceremonies incident to the un- obtained in less than six months. home at the rate of four cents ($.04) cal College and Polytechnic Insti- veiling of the equestrian statute to Col. Nelly, Major Purdie's succes- a mile, and fourteen dollars for the tute, Blacksburg, Va. Gen. Jackson on Saturday afternoon, sor, was appointed to the U. S. M. purchase of a uniform. Virginia Military Institute, Lex- Oct. 11, at 4 ofclock. A. from West Virginia, after having ington, Va. If a cadet wishes to obtain a com- 2. Other details will be supplied spent one year at V. M. I. He grad- mission in the O. R. C., he must at- when made. Honor Schools uated with the Class of 1902 from the tend a commission camp after grad- (Signed), Culver Military Academy, Culver, academy, and was commissioned as uation and then put in his applica- CHAS. J. ANDERSON. lnd. Kemper Military School, Boone- (Continued on Page Eight) tion through his company command- The monotony of the academic ant at camp, who, after he has made year at V. M. I. is about second to ville, Mo. FLAGS DEDICATED BEFORE his recommendation, sends it to Col none in any college in the country, Kentucky Military Institute, Lyn- BOARD OF VISITORS Nelly, professor of military science and when the opportunity presents don, Ky. and tactics, detailed here by the gov- itself for the evasion of a few days New Mexico Military Institute, On Saturday afternoon the regu- ernment to take charge of the R. O of this toilsome life, there comes with Roswell, N. M. lation post flags that fly over bar- T. C. Col. Nelly makes his recom- it a thrill that the Keydets seldom Northwestern Military and Naval racks on either side of Jackson mendation from the cadet's record at experience. On the morning of the Academy, Lake Geneva, Wis. statue were dedicated before the the Institute and his own personal 10th of October, sharply at 8 o'clock, Sewanee Military Academy, Se- Board of Visitors. The corps form- knowledge and sends it on to Wash- the corps will entrain for Richmond, wanee, Tenn. ed at the regular time for Saturday ington. If the commission is re- commanded by Col. Nelly, command- Shattuck School, Faribault, Minn. evening inspection, and was march Staunton Military Academy, fused, the cadet is under no further ant of cadets. The journey will be ed to the parade ground. Here they Staunton, Va. obligation; if granted, he is bound made along the James River division passed in review before the Board of St. John's Military Academy, Dela- to attend a camp, not exceeding fif- of the C. & O. railroad via Lynch- Visitors. After this the companies field, Wis. teen days, each year for five years burg. Upon arrival in Richmond the were formed in close column on the St. John's School, Manlius, N. Y. if the government sees fit to hold battalion will be marched to their parade ground, facing the flags and (A. G. O. 357.) one. He receives transportation quarters, which will probably be in on a line perpendicular to theirs. the armory of one of the military or- By order of the Secretary of War. With the battalion standing at pre both ways and the pay of his rank ganizations there. Here everything PEYTON C. MARCH, sent arm, and the citizens at atten- while in active service. possible will have been done to make General, Chief of Staff. tion, amid the stirring strains of the The facts about the R. O. T. C. and for the care and comfort of the Official, "Star Spangled Banner," the nation- the O. R. C. are before us. What are corps. P. C. HARRIS, al emblem, and the state flag rose we going to do? What ought we to The parade, which commences at The Adjutant General. slowly to the top of the flag poles do! Before the war, a spirit of 4 p. m. the 11th, will extend out It was a pleasure sight to the spec- selfish commercialism seemed to pre Franklin street and Monument ave- From the above alphobetical list tators, and also an improvement vail in the business world, but Amer nue to the statue of Gen. Jackson. it may be seen that the Virginia which had long been looked forward icans showed their true mettle when The ceremonies to take place here Military Institute is again one of the to Jby cadets and faculty alike. Im- we once got in the struggle. Let will consist of various addresses and distinguished colleges at which army mediately following this came in- that same ardor possess us now, for spection. (Continued on Page Eight) (Continued on Page Five) (Continued on Page Eight) at ALUMNI PAGE ae CADETS

The New York Alumni Association "Runt" Owens, ex-'19, is going to gave their regular monthly luncheon the University of Pennsylvania this Make Your Headquarters all during the summer and this year. month, besides their regular meeting o —AT— N Sept. 3, they gave a special lunch- Irwin Owens, ex-'18, recently re- eon on Sept. 11, and had as their turned from France, visited bar- guest of honor Col. George C. Mar- racks a few days ago. He will at- shall, '01, and Col. Aristede Moreno, tend Medical College this winter. '99, of Gen. Pershing's staff. Those o present were: Legget, '17; Christian, "Kitty" Kyle, '18, is writing insur- Wayland's '14; Flannagen, '87; Barrett, '98; ance in Lynchburg. Kelly, '96; J. S. Wise, Jr., '94; Wil- o liamson, '84; Crump, '98; Berry, '00; "Wop" Federo, '16, is working in Service Drug- Store. Morgan, '96; Pizzini, '00; Ellison, New York. '11; Harrington, '97; Byrd Wise, '06; Rankin, '08; and five additional Pate Marshall, '18, is in business SANITARY SODA SERVICE guest. with his father in Winchester, Va. o Hoch Hurt, 19, is with National Jimmie Moncure, '19, is with the NORRIS AND NUNNALLY CANDIES City Bank of New York. Richmond Guano Co., Richmond, Va. o PHOTO SUPPLIES Charles Carneal, '18, is in business Frank Martin, '19, stopped by on with his father in Richmond, Va. his way enroute to A. M. A., where o Let Us Do Your Photographic Work he is to sub this coming year. Radford, ex-'19, is going to the University of Pennsylvania this Mike Sale, '19, is a sub at Se- year. wanee .Military Academy, Sewanee, r • Tenn. Luck to you, Mike. 0 o Johnnie Guest, '18, is working H. S. Jackson, '13, is commandant with the State Highway Commission of cadets at Sewanee Military Acad- in Richmond, Va. emy, Sewanee, Tenn. Hassell Hicks, '18, is on the City LYRIC Engineer Staff of Richmond, Va. Cot Wills, '19, is in business in Kansas City, Mo. Saturday Matinee o ATHLETIC COUNCIL HOLDS T. C. Meachin, ex-'19, is at Prince- FIRST MEETING ton this year. o Important Business Transacted at 2:15 P. M. Meeting in Jackson Hall The following alumni attended the opening hops: Hardy Cole, ex-'18- '19; Archie Nelms, '17; Dick Peller, The first meeting of the Athletic '18; Pinkey Higgens, '19; Jimmie Council took place last Thursday Moncure, '19; Fannie Herman, '18; night in the Jackson Memorial Hall. Freddie Scott, '19; Mollie Addison, The meeting was called to order '19; Jack Franklin, '19; Pres Carter, promptly at eight o'clock by Presi- Rockbridge National Bank '19; Nat Withers, '19; Lacey, '20; dent Bacharach. The roll was call- Lip Norvell, '20; Duckey Jones, '19; ed; the members present were: Col. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Joe Sullivan, '19; Charlie Carneal, Nelly, Col. Ford, Major Grove, Cap- '18; Harden Massie, ex-'19; Pate tains Boykin, Dillard, Read; Cadets PAUL M. PENICK, President S. O. CAMPBELL, Vice-President Marshall, '18; Kittie Kyle, '18; Doug Winston, Nurney, Leech, Dixon, In- A. P. WADE, Cashier Curtis, '18. gram, Jordan, Herring, Groover, Hardy," G., Marshall and Bacharach. Col. Ford announced that the ad- Count Rudolph, '19, is attending ministrative committee appointed by medical school at Tulane University. Capital, $150,000 Surplus, $50,000 the superintendent consisted of: Col. o Ford, Col. Nelly, Col. Poague, Cap- Tubby Towers is in the hardware tain Read and Major Grove. He as- business in Jacksonville, Fla. sured the council that this commit- o tee would do its utmost in promot- Doc Davis, '20, is studying medi- ing athletics and in aiding V. M. I. cine at the University of Florida. in coming to the fore during a year Lexington Steam Bakery, Inc. o where the prospects are so exceed- Jack Josey, '20, is at the University ingly bright. of Texas. Cadet Hardy, G., was unamiously o Pies, Cakes, Cream Puffs, Home-made Candies elected editor-in-chief of the "Cadet" Jim Mann, ex-'20, is at the Uni- and his staff was ratified as named. versity of Mississippi. Cadet Parrott, J., was elected cheer PHONE 133 WE MAKE PROMPT DELIVERIES leader and the council expressed its J. W. Jones, '21, is attending the confidence that this man could cap- University of Virginia. ably fill such an important position. o The election of the two assistant Billie Cutchins, ex-'20, is a student EX PER T ESTAB. )a66 rv^ O/ASSES cheer leaders resulted in the choice of WATCH MAKEK at Princeton this year. JE WEL ER (IM ,/> "CfiV- MADE TO E/T Cadets Boatwright and McKellar. ENGRA YER \m z . iJpw' YOuR £r£5 Cadets Sedwick and Semans were Willie Wilkerson is with the Na- ~ ACCU*A T£L y elected assistant managers in foot- tional City Bank of New York. ball. o Lip Norvell, '20, is back at the The meeting was adjourned at nine-thirty, and the next meeting CCESSOR. University of Virginia. TO was called for the first Tuesday in mmi o October. "Percy" Christian, '17, is station- JEWELER. ^ JAHNKE 6C CO' ^LEXINGTON, ed with the 17th cavalry in the Ha- optician V.f VA. waiian Islands. A dispatch from Paris finally an- o nounces that the supreme council will Major Poague visited Lexington take up the subject of peace terms for a few days. with Turkey. The Allies have wait- R L. HESS & BRO. o ed over ten months after the armi- Capt. "Red" Moore visited barracks stice to begin the work of dismem- Jewelers and Opticians a few days previous to opening hops. berment of disordered Turkey. The prospects are that it will be parcell- o NEXT DOOR;TO LYRIC Capt. McCayley visited barracks a ed out among the big European Al- lied powers. few days ago. Plates Beveied and Polished Repairing of i, Typewriters, etc NEW REGULATIONS FOR and the principles of leadership. run within 10 or 15 yards of you and &/>e R. O. T. C. This training and experience, it is follow you around for miles, barking believed, can best be secured through like a toy dog following a pedestrian. Bethlehem, Pa., Sept. 24.—The new the military instruction which can —Vilhjalmur Stefansson, Arctic Ex- plored, in Harper's Magazine. First National Bank regulations of the war department be imparted in the schools and col- for the Reserve Officers' Training leges." General Pershing, with his honors of Lexington Corps to be reinstituted this fall in Secretary Baker declared that "it as full general upon him, Monday colleges and schools of the country has not been in the past, nor is it morning took up his routine work at were announced by Secretary of War now, the idea of intention of the gov- a desk in the war department at Baker in an address at the opening ernment in reinstituting a system of Washington as commander-in-chief exercises of Lehigh University this military training for students to de- of the A. E. F., the affairs of which afterpoon at which President Henry velop a militaristic spirit in our peo- he will now wind up. Main Street Sturgis Drinker presided. ple. There is a wide gulf between Secretary Baker said that "the military proficiency as typified by government will, to institutions form- the American citizen trained to arms J. ED. DEAVER ing training units of at least 100 and confident of his proficiency and R. S. ANDERSON & CO. that militaristic spirit which the MAIN ST. OPP. COURT HOUSE members, furnish an officer to act Headquarters for as Professor of Military Science and Prussian system developed during Sells V. M. I. Caps, Swagger Tactics, with such assistants as may the past forty years. It is our idea Wedding Presents Sticks, Hat Cords, Clothing, be necessary, and all the requisite to develop in the nation a citizenry Shoes, Hats, Suit Cases, Trunks, uniforms, arms and equipment. Stu- trained and capable of efficiently Shirts, Underwear. bearing arms for the national de- dents who attend the summer camps CUT GLASS will, in addition, be provided wi^h fense. To train and to lead this citi- Suits Made to Order FINE CHINA quarters and sustenance free of cost zen army we must draw upon our DON'T CHARGE YOU TWO PRICH3 educated young men for those who STERLING SILVER and transportation from and to their A friend to Cadets. See himf] homes." The military training are capable of developing as officers. It is one of the axioms of military ELECTRIC LAMPS knew him. It will do you good "asked during the year has been re- PHONE 25 duced to a minimum while conserv- science that intelligent leadership on ROCHESTER ELECTRIC IRONS" ing efficiency and leaving the main the part of officer personnel means work of drill and field work to the the conservation and saving of life two summer camps proposed." of the troops." JAMES JACKSON The Virginian Hotel The revised regulations will ef- "The training of officers demands LYNCHBURG, VA. fect 265 institutions of all classes af- first of all- time—the time essential filiated with the war department in to the formation of a habit of dis- Barber which approximately one hundred cipline which can not be said to be EUROPEAN thousand students are under military native in American youth. Discipline Nelson Street Lexington, Va. Modern New FireProof training. They are distributed over has been called the habit of quick- every state and territory in the Un- ness and precision in thought and ac- ion except Alaska and including tion, combined with a regard for au- Excellent Porto Rico and Hawaii. thority which enables one to play his Goneral Lee's Old Barber Other institutions not having R. part in the work of a team. It lies V. M. L Trade Solicited O. T. C. units were appealed to by at the bottom of all successful team Cafe and Coffee Shop Secretary Baker who said: "I can work." not too strongly urge upon the au- "American education in the past COLLEGE and SCHOOL EMBLEMS thorities of our universities and col- has been inclined to overlook the ne- Boley's Bookstore and NOVELTIES leges and upon our American stu- cessity of emphasizing that phase of FRATERNITY EMBLEMS, SEALS. dents the great educational and phy- its manifold activities, which deals CHARMS, PLAQUES. MEDALS. sical value to our young men of the with the subject of preparation for ETC. training thus offered. It will give national defense. A college educa- to them an opportunity to render tion which hds left untouched the LEXINGTON, VA. Of Superior Quality and Design valuable and patriotic service and to fitting of its subject for active serv- THE HAND BOOK our nation a large body of educated ice under his country's flag is, and Illustrated and Priced men able and ready to take respons- must be, incomplete. In the R. 0. T. Rowland's Restaurant mailed upon request. C. the college finds this vital addition ible positions if the need of national BAILEY, BANKS & BIDDLE CO. to its curriculum and the student 16 Nelson Street defense should arise. It will great- Diamond Merchants, Jewelers, Silversmiths, ly aid in putting American in a po- who pursues the training which it MEALS AT ALL HOURS Heraldists, Stationers sition to preserve peace by render- offers finds the opportunity for phy- PHILADELPHIA ing evident our power to resist ag- sical and mental development which Waffles, Cakes and Steaks gression." completes his equipment for the bat- Specialti s tles of life." Secretary Baker paid tribute to GO TO From "the glorious part played by the colleges of this country in the recent Prof. Raymond Walters GILLOCK'S GROCERY. Irwin & Co's struggle." He said that "it is to Lehigh University First Door above Lyric FOR the i collegiate institutions of the na- Bethlehem, Pa. tion that we must always turn to The Place to Buy your Peanuts, supply the material from which the Wolves Wiser Than Foxes Candy, Chewing Gum, Coca Cola, Dry Goods and Motions Cigars Cigarettes, etc. commissioned officer personnel for The wisdom of the fox is not so our immense citizen armies must "be evident as the saying is widespread, The Peoples National Bank developed. More than fifty thousand but the more I see of wolves the The Model Barber Shop of our army and navy officers in this more respect I have for their in- war were drawn from one hundred Orraaiaed April 1. 1M4 telligence, which is unique among the A Favorite Resort with Cadets. and fifty institutions of learning. non-human inhabitants of the North. And at the early training camps for The second day on the new land I NEXT DOOR PEOPLES LEXINGTON, VA. officers there was evident one very met a wolf that came running to- NATIONAL BANK striking fact—that the young men ward me at first, for he could not fail to mistake me at a distance for HUGH WILLIAMS, Proprietor who had come from schools and col- a caribou, but when he got within leges where military training had 200 yards and could see more plain- For the Best Electric Shoe Repairing previously prevailed were the men ly he realized my strangeness, and, GO TO who most quickly and readily became what is truly remarkable, inferred Famous available for active and efficient that I might be dangerous. This C. H. Chittum's service. With the hour of battle wolf could certainly never have seen AVENUE SHOE SHOP Lilley ° only a few weeks distant, the value a human being before, and the only Next Door to Methodist Church of the training they had already re- dark thing of size comparable to WE HAVE TRIED HIM Uniforms ceived while at college was of imme that he had ever seen must have been either a Qaribou or a mense importance. Modern warfare R. G. MONTGOMERY muskox. The caribou are his prey, demands of its officer leaders a com- RE the Recog- and while he seldom kills a muskox, 1 plex and scientific professional skill A nized Standard he at least has no reason to fear that AUTO SUPPLIES and a careful and thorough ground- for Colleges every- exceptionally clumsy and slow-mov- where. They are su- ing in the fundamental principles ing animaL Vulcanizing and Tire Repairing perior in point of style upon which to build. As our armies But at 200 yards this wolf paused FREE AIR ON THE STREET because made by skilled will in all probability always be those and, after a good look that satisfied of citizenry drawn to the colors when him that I was something new in his Military Tailors and the emergency arises, it follows that experience, commenced to circle me SANITARY BARBER SHOP weai- better than any other Uniform. the bulk of our officers must be also at that distance to get my wind. FOR GOOD SERVICE citizens who leave their civil pur- When he got it, it took him but a CATALOG ON lEflUJST. AM.-ms sniff or two and he was off at top suits and take up their arms already THE M.C. ULIEY & CO. f speed. The similarly unsophisicated MLJtiaus. oi:o ' v trained in the habit of discipline H. F. FLINT, Prop., Washington St. foxes of this region will commonly !• ' - i iMJ DIRECTORY THE CADET earth should spend their time in bit- ter quarrels while the war-worn The Publication of Greater V. M. I. countries of another continent pray Lexington, Va. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION for the aid and blessings of peace.

Subscription Price $2.00 a Year in Advance Nevertheless, the legislature of Administrative Comm. on Athletics this country insists in pursuing the Colonel H. M. Nelly. useless tactics of political warfare. Colonel H. T. Ford. iro^U' In the meantime the president tours Colonel R. B. Poague. the country in an effort to awaken Major F. A. Grove. Capt. H. M. Read. the people to a thorough realization of the responsibilities developing Officers upon us in the world crisis. TIFFANY & CO. President, B. M. Bacharach. The opinions of the people and Vice-President, J. H. Jordan. their representatives on this ques- Sec'y-Treas., Major G. E. Barton^ tion differ as widely as the celebrated Fifth Avenue & 37th St. Graduate Manager, Capt. H. P.. Ail business communications should be ad- fifty-seven varieties of certain pure Boykin. dressed to the Business Manager. All other Assistant Graduate Manager, Capt. communications should be addressed to the food articles. Is it any wonder that Editor-in-Chief. J. A. B. Dillard. our legislators are unable to reach New York. any agreement when their consti- Coaches EDITORIAL BOARD tuents are unable to understand the Head Coach, Mr. M. D. Fleming. STAFF . terms and provisions of the subject Assistant Coaches, Capt. H. M» G. W. HARDY Editor-in-Chie/ of discussion. Read, Mr. H. M. Spruham. J. C. PARROTT Assistant Editor ASSOCIATE EDITORS What do you Jhink about the M. C. JACKSON W. T. ROBERTS league and the peace treaty? Have G. W. HEISIG F. L. HERRING you thought about the matter at all, FOOTBALL E. J. WILLIAMS D. H. CRAIGHILL or are you waiting for others to de- Captain, R. R. Dickson. W. D. LAVENDER W. J. CALVERT cide the questions which will vitally Manager, W. A. Winston. T. C. DAVIS B. M. BACHARACH BUSINESS DEPARTMENT affect the life of the world? It is P. GROOVER Business Manager the duty of every citizen to take an BASEBALL W. M. CASEY Advertising Manager active interest in these matters and T. H. BENNERS Treasurer pinnacle which we now so justly de- Captain, D. Ingram. make some intelligent attempt to Manager. F. L. Herring. serve and occupy. OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GEN- work out a practicable solution of the The limit of success is infinite, so ERAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION problems confronting the nation as a let us both individually and collec- BASKET-BALL whole. Entered at the postoffice at Lexington, Va., tively show the "real V. M. I. spirit," Captain, B. M. Bacharach. as second-class matter. Public opinion is a weapon too and, without sacrificing our tradi- Manager, J. W. Nurney. often despised by those whose duty When you have read this paper tions and prestige, take advantage of it is to wield it. But in order to send it to some alumnus or friend every opportunity for the advance- wield so powerful a weapon it is also TRACK whom you know to be interested in ment and betterment of our Alma V. M. I. He will appreciate the favor well to remember that unless used Captain, F. R. Kane. Mater, whether these opportunities and you will aid The Cadet. We wish with the proper amount of under- Manager, R. C. Marshall. be offered by those inferior, equal, or to get in touch with as many alumni standing and discretion it is very apt —o— superior to us in knowledge and ex- and friends of the Institute as pos- to prove a dangerous boomerang. GYMNASIUM perience, and strive to reach this sible. Therefore, it is the duty of every limit of success which we all so Manager-Captain, G. H. Home.- American citizen to take this ques- greatly desire. —o— Lexington, Va., September 27, 1919. tion for careful consideration in or- TENNIS der that there be no fuYther delay Manager-Captain, H. Lee. over the matter. CURRENT EVENTS —o— EDITORIAL o o Should the individual or class in SWIMMING civil life, no matter how high his or To Unevil Monument To Stonewall Manager-Captain, B. M. Bacharach. Every day and almost every hour its standing, let petty prejudices and Jackson —o— comes the question what shall we selfish ideas interfere with his or its Richmond, Sept. 23.—Plans were BOXING do? One step to the rgiht, one to advancement or improvement? Should announced today for the unveiling of Manager-Captain, Vacant. the left, how must the problem be they flatly reject the opportunities the new monument to Stonewall decided ? —o— for advances offered by those who are Jackson here October 11. Almost every issue has two sides, WRESTLING on a slightly higher plane on account The event promises to provide the the right and wrong, and in the Manager-Captain, Vacant. of selfish pride, when these advances city with a military pageant observ- course of human nature it seems at —o— would in no way conflict with their ed. Several hundred cadets from Vir- first that the easiest Way is general- principles, their traditions and their ginia Military Institute will be pres- CHEER LEADERS ly the wrong way, and so much pleas- customs ? ent and a number of other military Chief Cheer Leader, J. C. Parrott. ure or tinseled happiness is derived organizations throughout the state Asst. Cheer Leaders, J. H. Sed- from acts that just go over the Shouldn't they, without sacrificing wick, G. McKellar. will take part in addition to those bounds, when our better nature and their own principles, profit from the —o— from Richmond. Robert E. Lee, son natural sense of right and wrong learning and experience of those of of the noted Confederate general, MONOGRAM CLUB bids us take the other course. We undisputed ability?' Why, then, will deliver the address and unveil President, B. M. Bacharach. shun it and laugh, but inwardly a shouldn't the same policy be adopted the monument. Vice-President, J. C. Leech. great deal of \satisfaction is produced by a student body or school? Secretary, W. F. Drewery. when things go exactly as they The Virginia Military Institute should because we made them so. has its customs, traditions, ideals Babe Ruth Breaks His Own Home- A good example of this has lately and "spirit" of which every alumni Run Record CLASS ORGANIZATIONS been brought in our attitude, actions and eleve is proud, but should we Boston, Sept. 20.—The home-run and management of the opening feel that these are enough, and record was shattered today when Class of 1920 dances. They were run in the right should we be willing to be satisfied Babe Ruth, Boston Red Sox, burst President, J. C. Jordan. way well up to the standards and with these, and be foiled with the through a tied score with the Chi- Vice-President, E. S. Jefferies. traditions of which all V. M. I. men selfish ideals that we have mounted cago White Sox in the first game of Hostorian, J. C. Parrott. are proud and the gentlemanly con- the highest pinnacle of attainment a double-header by walloping the ball Class of 1921 duct which is the pride of every son and success, and that further im- for his 27th home run of the season. President, R. Pate. Vice-President, H. P. McCuistion. of Virginia was in evidence every- provement and advances are uneces- The performance was the more spec- Historian, J. H. Jordan. where. All enjoyed the hops more sary ? The wise man may learn, even tacular because it gave the Red Sox Class of 1922 than ever before, every one left, hap- from the fool, and the true type of the run they required to win the President, W. R. Harrison. py and satisfied. The right was best game. wise man will take lessons from his Vice-President, W. V. Shannon. and all knew it. inferiors, his equals, and his super- "Babe" went to the bat in the Historian, J. T. Core. So in all questions, whether trivial iors without sacrificing his own ninth inning with the score 3 to 3. or important, try to do the right prestige. So, why shouldn't we as Pitcher Williams sent a hot one over thing for the sake of right living and an institution, without sacrificing and when Ruth's bat connected with PUBLICATIONS right acting alone, and many of the our own ideals and prestige learn it the stick had steam enough in its darker spots in our existence will be from those around us? swing to put the ball over the center The Cadet lighted up by the sense of satisfac- The war department, our school field fence. Editorial Board tion to be derived from these acts. authorities, our alumni and friends Editor-in-Chief, G. W. Hardy. are daily placing within our grasp At 2 o'clock Monday Senator Business Manager, P. Groover. While the nations of Europe are Asst. Editor, J. C. Parrott. opportunities for the betterment of Lodge, chairman of the foreign re- struggling with the problems of re- our school. The whole world is in a lations committee of the senate, call- The Bomb construction the senate of the United state of the greatest progress ever ed up the treaty of peace with Ger- Editor-in-Chief, C. E. Hoge States is quibbling over the provis- known, and if we be satisfied to re- many for a discussion. This treaty Business Manager, E. S. Jefferies. ions of the league of nations and the Y. M. C. A. main as we are without progressing, is to be discussed in open executive peace treaty with Germany. It seems session. Hitherto all treaties have President, T. H. Benners. our lofty pinnacle of success will Vice-President, J. C. Jordan, Jr. impossible that men entrusted with been discussed by the senate in topple down and some other, prob- Secretary, M. C. Jackson. the affairs of the greatest nation on secret. ably a "dark horse," will mount this Treasurer, Vacant.

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BARRACKS NEWS IN RHYME GRAHAM & FATHER Like the little Belgian orphans, AT QUALITY STREET :: ;: ON STYLE AVENUE Talk about your shimmy, When the Germans sacked their Your~hula hula, too, home; v , But when you think of jazzing, Calvert's little "coaties" V. M. I. Regulation Shoes, Reveille Slippers, Just watch that Parrott through. Must need seek another dome. Wool Hosiery, To see him in action is a wonderful thing, Dear Editor: "Do you believe that Rubber Capes, Jerseys and Sweaters, His jazzing has loosened the set in the dead can talk?" Dancing Shoes, Bath Robes his ring. Dear Reader: "We are convinced o of this, just had a message from i^* We admit it. We want you business and we'll do our Corporal Colonna, Wm. Jennings Bryan." "a mightiest" to please you. HOW ABOUT IT. The shortest of all, Is quite out of luck, CORPS TO GO TO RICHMOND GRAHAM & FATHER 'Cause he isn't as tall OCTOBER 11 As the cleats on the flagstaff; Agents Spalding's Sporting Goods Misfortune, that's all. (Continued from Page One) o talks by prominent Virginia men in Bill "Yerger" Wilson, memory of the great and distinguish- When sergeant o' guard, ed general. Upon completion of these Drummed call to quarters, exercises the battalion will be But drummed it too hard; marched back to quarters and dis- He said 'twas the dampness missed, to be left to their own pleas- That caused him to lose ure until taps, which will likely be The sides off the drum at a convenient hour for those who The Lexington Printing Co. And the bugle to use. trip the light fantastic. The local boys there, as on all preceding o—— B. H. HARLOW, Manager One morning quite recent, trips, will, no doubt, be in the lime- In bright early sun, light from beginning to end. Successors to MILEY'S Printing Office The adjutant man From a social standpoint all evi- Caught his dike on the run. dence points to a stay in the capital And in his hurry city that will be remembered only BEST SERVICE BEST PRINTING FAIR PRICES To get it all done, with the greatest enthusiasm and He left off his sword, pleasure. There will be a hop both Oh, Boy! Wasn't it fun? Friday and Saturday nights, and for o those who are not so keenly attract- Kid Calvert had a shock of hair, ed by this form of amusement there The Lexington Restaurant 'Twas most as white as snow; will be vaudevilles and movies a OPEN DAY AND NIGHT PHONE 214 And everywhere that Calvert went plenty. The arrangements for a Everything to Eat. The place where Cadets go to get a Good Meal That hair was sure to go. gridiron battle with William and Mary College, while there, have al- at Reasonable Prices. It went with him to town one day, Hot Waffles and Club Sandwich Specials And in the barber's chair most been completed, which, if made OUR MOTTO—"Quick, Clean, and Polite Service" Grew short and rough and now he satisfactory, will mean a second 15 WASHINGTON ST. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED strikes Thanksgiving. But aside from all His safety matches there. these attractions there is a deep sat isfaction in looking forward to plant- WHEN IN BUENA VISTA ing your foot on a real sidewalk VISIT THE PALACE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT again. ROOMS 75c & $1.00 PHONE 39 ?_ NEWSY NUGGETTS ? BUENA VIST A, VIRGINIA O O The return trip will be made Sun- day the 12th, the time for entraining Squirrel tooth Monroe was re- not having been definitely set as yet. cently heard bemoaning the fact But from start to finish it is a safe that the Richmond trip will not be a bet that the corps will join in the "Long" one for him. spirit of the trip heart and soul and L. a HAMRIC & SON even surpass the records established by the corps of former years on such We understand that some one has occasions. been trying to Badger "Monk" Jack- Watchmakers Jewelers Engravers son'out of his biscuits. o Pizzini Taylor, '18, has been dis- W. C. Paxton, otherwise knotvn as charged from the service and re- Optometrists the "Crimson Gardenia," is now play- turned to his home in Richmond. ing the title role in the "Pink Lady." LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA o Lionel Strongfort Berry's lecture on "Women as I have wooed them" THE COUNTY NEWS may prove of interest to those in Barracks who experienced difficulty in getting away with cave man stuff JOB OFFICE ROCKBRIDGE HARDWARE CO., Inc. at the hops. MAIN ST. LEXINGTON, VA. THE YELLOW FRONT HARDWARE » o Craighill says he don't mind "Isse Opposite the Presbyterian Sunday Gun Oil, Gun Grease, Gun Brushes, Rust Remover, Lock Human" Winfree cutting his bis- School Room Boxes, Pocket Knives, Razors, Razor Blades. cuits a little, but he sure hates to have the new cadets make dough out NEW STATIONERY FOR of them. CADETS • o Boatwright says that if the wind PRINTED PROMPTLY AND NEATLY Virginia- Western Power Company changes this week he will have another case of heartache. >111 Things Electrical o "Vamp" Turner is lamenting the S. G. PETTIGREW fact that he has but one heart to FINE CANDIES 7 NELSON STREET PHONE 20 f lose at each hop. Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes

'Tis said that "Baldy" Derryberry PICTURE FRAMING A SPECIALTY W. W. COUCH CO., Inc. has to tie a shoe string around his forehead to tell how far up to mash WHOLESALE his face. o THIS SPACE RESERVED Tom Dulaney had a narrow escape HATS, CAPS, & MEN'S FURNISHINGS. FOR from apoplexy the other day when his cud stopped up the mouth-piece MYERS HARDWARE CO. of his "misery whistle." 920-922 Commerce st. LYNCHBURG, VA. ^ V. M. I. IN THE SPORTING WORLD' ^

VARSITY PLAYS HAMPDEN- On the other hand, Hampden-Sid- SIDNEY SATURDAY IN ney has always proved herself an op- Lyons Tailoring Co. ponent to be respected; and this SEASON'S FIRST GAME year's team will, from all appear- ances, live up to her past records. Corps Looking Forward To Good The game should be well worth the Showing. Hampden-Sidney attendance of every Keydet, as the Strong Tiger eleven is coached by Younger, who played an excellent game for V. Saturday afternoon the corps will P. I. last year, and has in its line-up another of V. P. I.'s stellar aggrega- liave its first chance to see the men tion, in the person of Bonney; a in action who will uphold the honor backfield man. These men, with 'of the Red, White, and Yellow on Tailors for College Men Bugg, Paulette, Sands, Fleming, 'the gridiron this fall. Our hopes are Lancaster, Hill, Day and Badgett, all liigh, and rightly so, as a glance at last year's letter men, should display \the individual records of the players a good brand of football. ^will reveal. Although no information has been Of the thirteen monogram men out, given out by the coaches, it is gener- «Ight are backs, who can be counted ally believed that the Keydet line-up WM. H. HORTSMANN COMPANY upon to carry their share of the will be as follows: '•burden, and do it well. Dickson, PHILADELPHIA, PENN. Backs—Dickson (Captain), Leech, who was elected captain in recogni- Ingram, Stuart. Manufacturer of tion of his ever faithful service, Ends—Mason, Clark. needs only a word. Last year he was Tackles—Mantor, Sumers. known as one of the hardest hitting Uniforms and Equipment Guards—Bacharach, Shipley. and most consistent of ground gain- FOR ing backs in this part of the country, Center—Smith, T. in consequence of which he was pick- Schools and Colleges ed by Coach Bernier of V. P. I. for The Cadet for 1919-20 liis all-South Atlantic eleven. Leech, all-South Atlantic half in 1917, is The Cadet, "issued by the corps of Hback after service with the Marines the Virginia Military Institute," THE ELECTRIC SHOPS rn Haiti, and seems just as good, if made its appearance Saturday the not better, than he was two years 20th for the session 1919-20. It is ago; while Ingram is playing a far Number 1, Volume 13. The issue / The V. M. I. Musician, Prop. gives promise of a high class, newsy iEaster game than he did last season, 72 NORTH MAIN st. "when the way he handled the ball publication for the enjoyment of ca- (drew bursts of applause from the side dets, alumni and friends of the In- stitute generally during the session lines time and again. Stuart, the now opened. Cadet G. W. Hardy is ascrappy little quarter, who ran the editor-in-chief, and J. C. Parrott is COBB'S team last Thanksgiving, is on the R. HARRIS & CO. assistant editor, and there is a corps .job again and working hard; but so of ten associate editors. Cadet P. care Bunting and McCuistion, both of Groover, first captain of the corps, Manufacturing -whom have demonstrated good gen- is business manager. W. M. Casey Pressing Shop eralship and are now keeping the is advertising manager and T. H. Keydets guessing as to who will play Benners treasurer. The ten asso- Jewelers. &hnt position. Drewry and Wilson, ciate editors are: M. C. Jackson, G. -0- Ixrfh of recognized aiblity, are on W. Heisig, E. J. Williams, W. D. Lavender, T. C. Davis, W. T. Roberts, Siand and ready for any emergency. Opposite F. L. Herring, D. H. Craighill, W. J. Corner 7th and D Streets, N. W. On the ends, Mason and Clark Calvert, B. M. Bacharach.—County Lexington Pool Room Washington, D. C. 'seem to be the outstanding choices, News. Irat the work of Hawkins, Jordan, H., •.and Ripley is also attracting some —o— This year's wheat crop will be suffi- •attention. Mantor and Sumers, the cient, it is said, to supply home de- Ugiant tackles of 1917, who^have re- mands and export 250,000,000 bush- turned after a time in the service, Reserved for els. This is with liberal deduction Leave Your Stuff at the axe back at their posts and "treating for non-millable wheat in this year's 'lem rough." In case of their ab- crop. Europe's total import require- . Guard Room •sence, Hunt, a new man, is capable ments are put as high as 550,000,000 -off filling either's shoes. Either bushels. Woodward's Garage '£bnith, T., or Miller can handle the Meet Your Friends at •«enteT position, and will be protect- ed by two of the trio, Bacharach, Senator Hiram Johnson, of Cali- •iShipley, and Harrison, from which it fornia, has been following President L ris hard to choose a pair of guards Wilson in his speaking tour in the Ibecause of the equality of their West and delivering vigorous speech- NEWEST and NICEST Leave Your Clothes •worth. The fact that Bacharach is es against the acceptance of the in the Arch ^consistently punting fifty or sixty league of nations. Only less crowds Pool and Billiard ^fards may have something to do than those greeting the president FOR with the choice. turned out to hear him. Parlors

Washington Street Lexington, Va. V. M. I. Football Schedule Cadets Will Find What They Need in IE 282 The Furniture Line Saturday, September 22—Hampden-Sidney at Lexington. -AT- MISSES GRAHAM Saturday, October 4—St. Johns College at Lexington. Have nice quarters for the friends of Saturday, October 11—William and Mary Col. at Lexington. VARNER & POLE'S the Cadets at V. M. I. Saturday, October 18—U. of Va. at Charlottesville. The Main Street Furniture People Saturday, October 25—N. C. A. & E. at Roanoke. Opposite Presbyterian Charch IN LIMITS PHONE 55 Saturday, November 1—Davidson at Lynchburg. Saturday, November 8—U. of N. C. at Chapel Hill. Saturday, November 15—Roanoke College at Lexington. MRS. MEAD MCCOY Is always prepared to entertain the Saturday, November 22—Gallaudet at Lexington. Makes' a Specialty of parents and friends of the Thanksgiving Day—V. M. I. at Roanoke. GOOD THINGS TO EAT Cadets CALL HIM TODAY IN LIMITS PHONE 155 TROUBLES OF THE TERPSI- CHOREAN ARTISTS Charlottesville Woolen 'j Mills Ai Home Pattern's Charlottesville, Va. (Spccial to the Cadets) An all night escapade of college Manufacturers ef fraternity members and girl compan- Clothier and Gent's Furnisher ions last spring was disclosed by High-Gradcllniform Cloths Chancellor Day Monday as one of MAIN STREET the reasons for limiting dances at Olive Drabs, Sky the University. and Dark Blue Directly Opp. Lexington Hotel Referring to the incident as an and the largest and best quality of "outrage," the Chancellor told one thousand male undergraduates gath- CADET GRAYS Ready-made Clothing, and Clothing made to order ered in the Hill Gymnasium how one Full line of Shoes, Hats, Suit Cases and Hand Bags including those usea at the United States of the fraternities danced until two Military Academy at West Point ar.d Agent for Cluett and Manhattan Shirts o'clock in the morning, after which, other leading military schools of the Arrow Brand Collars and Cuffs he said, many took their girl part- country. Used in uniforms of cadets of Vir- Full line of Underwear ners in automobiles to Skaneateles ginia Military Institute. Lake, where all bathed and then re- JERSEYS and SWEATERS a specialty turned to town for breakfast. All kinds of Pennants and Pillow Tops Chancellor Day announced that the investigation was not closed. He. Virginia said that "co-ed" members of the YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED party were expelled at the opening of college for their participation in Military the affair and that all the men who took part should be expelled. T5he The announcement followed an or- Institute der by the administration limiting Greek letter societies to three dances each semester, one to end at eleven 80th YEAR o'clock and the two other at ten o'clock. Post Exchange Increasing social activities at the university have interferred with col- One of the few institutions if not lege routine and scholarship, Dr. Day the only one in the United States said, until the Board of Trustees has which combines the rigid military established hard and fast rules for system of the United States Mili- the regulation of organizations Supplies for Cadets among the student body. The Chan- tary Academy with collegiate and cellor also took occasion to score the technical course of instruction. jazz dances and said Greek letter so- E. W. NICHOLS cieties may be forbidden here, as they Superintendent have been at Princeton, However, ASK PETE he said he had left that matter for ' \ fraternity men to decide by their actions this year. V. M. I. He Knows About Anything You Need "Last Saturday evening," the Chancellor told the students, "before our registration was complete, three Repair Shop chapter houses, and perhaps more, Order It Thru Pete held dances and the abominable jazz dance was allowed." Telling how far the dancing had entered university activities, the FRANK MORSE, Mgr. INVESTIGATE Chancellor referred to the party held by a prominent fraternity late in the and you will invest spring and referred to it as an "out- I WANT rage to common decency and an out- A Part oft, Your Custom and I Am We invite you to see us when in need of Ath!etic Goods. Butts'" rage to the institution." Going to'^Give You Value Received Manual Shirts and Ties, Underwear of all kinds, Hosiery, Bath Robes, Sweaters, (Navy, White and Maroon) There was a wide protest by the H. O. DOLD students at the limit placed on danc- DONT FORGET US WHEN PREPARING FOR FURLOUGH ing and a meeting of the Inter-Fra- THE OLD RELIABLE ternity Council has been called to Phone 258 Complete line of Clothing, Shoes and Furnlshlsng consider the matter. the styles that appeal to young men ABOARD MILEY & SON Port Unwashedski Russia MEEKS & TOLLEY (Special to the Cadets) Opposite First National Bank . Sept. 8, 1919.—Last night at the Photographers weekly dance of the Redflag Club a new dance known as the Balshewig- gle was introduced for the first time W. HARRY AGNOR in this latitude. The chaperones, Fox's Barber Shop after a hurried consultation, decid- Groceries ed to disqualify the dance and imme- MAIN STREET -:- -:- J. E. PULLEN, Manager diately barred the perticipants from A full line of the'best brands of Special Attention to Cadet Trade the floor. The only thing in favor Canned Goods, Candies, of the movement was that it served Tobaccos, etrt. to keep the dancers warm.

Zybxwiki, South Sea Islands If You Want Good Things to Eat Try WEINBERG'S (Special to the Cadets) Sept. 10, 1919.—At the very select The Dutch Inn Victor dt Edison Columbia Agents dance of the Elite Society wild ex- citement was caused when two mem- OPEN AT ALL HOURS Come In and Hear the Latest Mus c bers of the smart set attempted to Mrs. F H. BROCKENBROUGH perform the Pushandpull dance, which is said to have originated in AUTO FOR HIRE some of the less civilized countries. The Board of Directors prohibited Hotel Lexington. AFTERNOONS. NIGHTS and SUNDAYS the dance on the grounds that it was of foreign origin and might become Patronage of Cadets and an injurious fad for the younger F. W. HARRIS crowd. their Friends solicited. Phone 73 or 37? V. M. I. R. O. T. C. AND O. R. C. OFFER be men drafted, and it is we who When Up Town Stop in at MANY ADVANTAGES would be the first to be drawn. Bet- ter to go as an officer than a private (Continued from Page One) and more serviceable. Besides there neither the United States nor the are enough forces to tak ecare of rest of the world is yet at peace. Our minor troubles already. And if southern border is in a turbulent there is a real war, we want to be McCrum's state; the old spark of trouble is still in it. So rouse up, men, and grasp glowing brightly. What if the peace this excellent opportunity. Everybody does it. Our Soda Fountain is the treaty is ratified? All the leagues the center of things. When you can't come up of nations and alliances in the world V. M. I. AGAIN RANKS FIRST can not stop war, if this country AMONG DISTINGUISHED town phone us. We make prompt deliveries. hasn't the strength to back up its MILITARY COLLEGES rightful prestige among this world of sovereign states. The main diffi- (Continued from Page One) TOBACCOS CANDIES culty in the past war was lack of of- officers are detailed as professors of ficers and officer material. This will military science and tactics. V. M. I. STATIONERY ' always be the case unless the military The present method used by the KODAK SUPPLIES schools of the U. S.—unless V. M. I. war department of arranging the col- does its part. If there is trouble, leges in an alphabetical list places DEVELOPING PICTURES we want to be in it, and we want to*. V. M. I. at the foot of the list, though be doing our best. We can do our it belongs at the head when the list SAFETY RAZORS AND best as officers, but not as privates, is arranged according to rank. It SHAVING ACCESSORIES po every one of us should do our duty seems that it. would be more just to MAGAZINES and take advantage of the opportun- all concerned if the war department ity offered by the R. O. T. C. to be- would adopt the plan of rating the come members of the O. R. C. colleges in order of rank rather than Not only have we a debt to pay alphabetically. Since the adoption of MAIN STREET :: OPPOSITE our nation, but we must uphold the the present system V. M. I. has head- McCRUM'S FIRST NATIONAL BANK standing and traditions of our insti- ed the list in rank, though its alpha- tution. We have taken first stand- betical position at the end of the list ing among the honor military col- has given outsiders the impression / leges of the United States every year that it ranked last. since the government - started the At the present time it is impossible system not only on account of the to obtain a list according to rank, excellent showing we were able to but official information on the sub- 15he make at inspection, but, too, because ject gives first place to the Virginia of the record V. M. I. men have made Military Institute. The Pennsylvania in the service. The following table Military College stands second and shows the part played by V. M. I. The Citadel, which for many years men in our wars previous to the'great ranked next to V. M. I., dropped to third place. The order in which the

i 1920 Bomb / : remaining colleges ranked is not known, but the three above mention-

i ed schools were the first three ac- . cording to rank. Delivery June 1st, 1920 The officer who inspected V. M. I. Gen . Col .

Gen . in 1919, Lieutenant Colonel Conway, 1 in an interview this summer was Lieutenan t Captai n Brig . Major . Colone l Majo r Lieut . H very complimentary to the corps of 1 2 1?, 15 cadets. He stated that he saw no Civil War (Fed.) 1 1 2 1 1 3 9 reason why V. M. I. should not always rank first on the list. Civil War (Con.) 6 20 90 71 109 196 X 491 It is to be hoped that this year the 1 5 2 9 46 Span.-Am. War...... X war department will see fit to pub- C. E. HOGE E. S. JEFFER1ES x Unknown. lish a list of the distinguished col- Business Manager Such a record has not yet been leges in order of rank in order that Editor-in-Chief compiled for the world war, but it is V. M. I. may take her proper place known that V. M. I. supplied approxi- at the head of the list. It is up to mately eighteen hundred officers. the corps of cadets to maintain the Witty such a record behind us, let us high standard of efficiency that has prepare to uphold it in the future. been set in past years. Let that same spirit possess us that sent two hundred and sixty out of a ANOTHER HEAD FOR CORPS corps of five hundred cadets to Platts- OF CADETS Gorrell's Drug Store burg in the summer of 1918, even (Continued from Page One) two -thirds of the men had received PHONE 41 no pay from the government. a second lieutenant of infantry. In AROUND THE CORNER But do not become possessed of 1907 he returned to his Alma Mater the idea that you are being asked to in the department of drawing and SEE OUR COMPLETE LINE OF do something that has no advantages, also served as head coach of football until his return to the army in 1911. simply because your sense of duty is TOBACCOS being appealed to so strongly. I During his seventeen years of army have stated the material renumera- life, Col. Nelly has put in consider- WHITMAN AND PARK AND TILFORD CANDIES tion to be received from the govern- able foreign service in the Philip- ment, but there are many advantages pines, in Chind, and "over there." He STATIONARY that do not appear on the surface. If was also stationed at the Presadeo you are ever seeking employment, during the San Francisco earthquake and can show your proposed employ- disaster. As adjutant of the 34th er your commission in the O. R. C. (New Mexico) division he went over- and the proof that you were patriot seas, where he was detailed adjutant enough to prepare yourself in time of the first army corps, later being of peace for service to your country transferred to the central records V. M. I. Pressing Shop in time of war, the American spirit office at Bourgeois, France. in him will demand that he give you So much experience in the handling SECOND FLOOR LAUNDRY BUILDING an opportunity to make good. It will of men and with his motto of "Give add to your prestige in the very be- every one a little squarer deal than ginning of your career. they give you," the "new beam" is Prompt; Particular Work Many of our fathers and mothers sure to sustain the reputation and still think of us as only half grown. traditions which have meant so Show them the mettle that is in us. much to V. M. I. in the past. Some of us fear that every little disturbance on our Southern border According to a Berlin cable the be- will mean that we shall be called lief is firm in Germany that former ROCKBRIDGE MOTOR CO., Inc. from our civil life for a month or Kaiser William will not be tried by FIRE PROOF GARAGE two—just long enough to upset us. the Allies. The slow movement of But this is not the case, for in men the Allies about it gives encourage- O. T. ENGLEMAN Mgr. pf the O. R. C. are called there will ment to this view.