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VOL. I DECEMBER, 1 938 No. 6

The First Annual Meeting

The first annual meeting of the sentiment that must be common to all body. Both must be healthy, developed U.SJSr.A. Graduates Association, out of men; from one of the attributes with and well trained, and the work of one which the present Alumni Association which everything human is endowed; mother must be supplemented by that of was destined to grow, was held a little and, passing this in review, I select as the the other before the elements can be so more than 52 years ago, June 11th, 1886, instinctive compelling agent the love of fitly combined as to produce that type of for the expressed purpose of forming an home. well-balanced manhood, thfe "mens sana Altunni Association. Captain A. P. We carry with us through life the in corpore sano." Cooke, '56, presided. Lieutenant Charles home of our childhood as rhe dearest This idea is embodied in the word Belnap, '67, was chosen to act as Secre­ memory of our hearts, which are ever "alumni," which is our title as graduates. rary. The Senior living graduate, who filled with gratitude for the tender care The definition of the word implies the became the first President of the Associ­ that we recall. It was there we looked nourishment of the pupil, and is a con­ ation, was Rear Admiral Edward Simp­ for nourishment for our body; it was stant reminder of the debt of gratitude we son who srood 8 in the first class to grad­ there we received our first rules for guid­ owe our Academy for that aliment which uate from the Naval Academy, the class ance for our aaions; it was our haven to nourished our inrellects and fed our of 1846. which we were happy to return from our minds. Unforeseen circumstances prevented daily wanderings, feeling that, though interested and amused elsewhere, it was With such thoughts as these as the root Admiral Simpson from attending that of our action, it is eminently proper that meeting but he did send his address to pleasant to go back to a place of which we formed a part, with which we were we should form an association in which Lieutenant Belnap who read his address identified. It was at this home that our they may be fostered, keeping green the to rhe assembled gathering. That ad­ bodies were fed and our affections nour­ memory of our obligation and inciting dress is reprinted here: ished; lessons in self-control were taught us to repay it; while, at the same time, "Brother Graduates: It has been sug­ and generous impulses fostered. It was unconstrained reunions will promore so­ gested that an association should be here that we were physically developed, cial intercourse and the fraternal senti­ formed of rhe graduates of the Naval and were imbued with those moral prin­ ment that should exist in the members Academy. We are assembled in accord­ ciples which were to form the base on of this one family, having a common ance with a call issued for the purpose of which our character was to be built. mother. As the senior graduate I bid you carrying this suggestion into effect, and, all welcome, and it is with a feeling of In close sympathy with this sentiment as the senior living graduate, it has de­ intense earnestness that I say I rejoice to —a reproduction of it—is the love and volved upon m.e to preside at this meet­ see this day. The act we are about to reverence that a graduate of an institu­ ing. perform will put the capstone on the tion of learning has for it—^his ALMA monument we have all helped to rear, The formation of an association such MATER—his fostering mother—that will show our devorion to it, and prove as we now propose seems to be a natural mother who took his intellect into train­ our interest in its future welfare. consequence to the establishment and ing, aided his feeble efforts as he essayed development of our institution of learn­ to mount the first steps of the ladder of The establishment of the Naval ing. We are but following a custom learning, prepared his mind to reason, Academy is due to the Honorable Geo. which obtains in the case of graduates of and then stored it with the heavier Bancroft, whose name is always grate­ all colleges of distinction. The object is weights of knowledge, until, her work fully associated with it by graduates. Mr. to promote kindly feeling and social in­ being completed, the educated man, Bancroft was a scholar and statesman. tercourse among the members, and to fitted for his profession, is sent forth His scholarly habits disclosed to him the foster the memories of the Akna Mater. equipped for his struggle for eminence. necessity of education, and his statesman­ It seems to me that the universality of She has done for the mind what the ship enabled him to recognize the benefit this practice shows that it springs from a mother in the flesh has done for the that would accrue to the country from the possession ot a Navy officered by from rhe same point of the river. The pretty poetical and musical talent, wrore men whose ideas and capacity could keep Superintendent and the professors were and sung his own songs, and filled the pace with progress. accommodated in the old officers' quar­ "role" of marine officer to perfection. He He saw that the training given to mid­ ters; the soldiers' quarters were assigned was a Rhode Island man. shipmen at the time to which I refer was to the midshipmen students. In the neighborhood of the site where not such as was calculated to keep the Extending from a point near the for many years the bandmen's quarters Navy in line with other professions, and, quarters of the Superintendent to a point were located there was a two-storied as a conscientious officer of the Govern­ about equally distant from where the building affording quarters to a certain ment, he set himself to remedy the de­ recitation-hall now stands, there was a number. This house was known as the fect. In 1845, being the Secretary of the building, two stories high, divided into "Gas House," from the rather inflated Navy, he decided to establish a Naval large barracks. The lower srory consisted tendency of one of its occupants, now School. No act of Congress was neces­ of two large rooms, divided by the hall dead and gone. through the center of the building. The sary. The power was in his hands, and The - last - to - be - mentioned building second stories were divided into two and he exercised it. Fort Severn had ceased which served to provide shelter for mid­ three divisions each. The lower floor of ro be of value as an Army post, and it shipmen during my year of student-life at one barrack was our mess-room; the was readily transferred by the War De- the school was situated half-way of the lower floor of the other was the kitchen. parrment, and in October, 1845, the wall leading from the gate to the river. It The rooms on rhe second floor were the Naval School was established under the was a modest edifice, consisting of two reciration-rooms. Along the site of what superintendency of Commander Franklin rooms, wirh a dividing passage; the back is now the old quarters for cadets, there Buchanan, to whose executive ability is rested against the wall bounding the Gov­ was located a long wooden building with due the success that so promprly crowned ernment terrirory. From irs isolated posi­ a peaked roof, one srory high, divided in­ this effort. The other officers were well tion, and in keeping, it was supposed, ro four rooms. Each room was provided selected, the list including Lieutenant with the pious characrer of its occupants, wirh a window and door on each side. James H. Ward, Surgeon J. L. Lockwood, this abode was styled "The Abbey." Its This arrangement assisted ventilation, Professor H. H. Lockwood, Professor characrer was orderly to a marked degree. and for rhe same object, no doubt, the Giraulr, Chaplain George Jones, Passed No noisy choruses were heard issuing window frames were given an abundance Midshipman Samuel Marcy, and last, not from its doors or windows. The windows of play, and the distance between the least, Professor William Shauvener, who, showed no lights after hours. The officer bottoms of the frail doors and the floor though a genius in his profession, pos­ of the day would omit it during some of was such as to admit the rain or snow. sessed the power of imparring knowledge his inspections. The sanctity of its name The rain was rarher rhe more objecrion- to a degree attainable but by few, and seemed to impress a hermit character on able of the two, as the temperamre we whose administrative abiliry shaped the rhe occupanrs. It may have been that the were able ro sustain during the winter course of instruction. excessive propriety that obtained in these with one grate fire was nor sufficiently quarters was considered abnormal, there­ To rhis body, I, as a member of the high to melt the snow. We were packed by arousing suspicion and inducing a pioneer date of 1840, was introduced on four in a room under rhis roof, which we more careful scruriny. At all events, the rhe lOrh of October, 1845, and under named "Apollo Row." I was an Apollo. fact is that the Abbey, after enjoying a rheir able and earnest instruction we My address was No. 3 Apollo Row, season of enviable reputation, fell from remained until graduated in 1846. Our where, despite discomforts, I passed a grace. The quiet seclusion of the site position as students was a novel one. We term of earnesr study of which I have had afforded opportunity for practice in were men ranging from twenty-one to felt the benefit. twenty-six years of age, had been in ac- tunneling, and a hole had been made in Farrher along the walk, in the direcrion rive service as officers for five years, ac- the wall at the back of the house which of the old fort, there srood a more pre­ cusromed to discipline afloat, but, like afforded ready egress for French leave tentious and capacious building, which sailors, prone to relaxation when on and ingress for conrraband articles. So was called "Rowdy Row," in which a shore, and it required effort to accustom the Abbey ceased to be regarded as im­ large number of midshipmen were ourselves to the new and unexpected maculate and fell into line with the other quartered; and beyond this again, and order of things; and it is very certain quarrers, its occupants having to descend nearer to the river, there was a small that all did not recognize the advantages to the level of "Every-day young men." brick outhouse, which was taken posses­ nor the benefit that was to follow. At­ sion of by a band of midshipmen who Our mess was run by Darius King, tempts were made to kick over the traces, had made a cruise around rhe Horn in generally called King Darius, who had bur there was a strong hand ar the helm, the old frigate Brandywine, who chris­ enjoyed a good reputation as a wardroom and discretion was found to be advisable. tened their abode "Brandywine Cottage;" steward in the Navy, but whose capacity This was demonstrared early in the and often would be heard from this re­ was hardly equal to mastering the diffi­ course, and I doubt if any set of men, tired nook the old refrain: culties of the position he here undertook. placed in the circumstance we were, We seldom had a feast, but on those oc­ could have shown a better record on the Brandywine, Brandywine, casions King Darius would show him­ whole. Brandywine, Brandywine, self in the mess-hall at mealtimes and The roaring Brandy-wy-i-ine. Apart from the resrraints of study and smilingly exchange remarks with cap­ Brandywine, Brandywine, an academic routine, we were subject to tains of crews; but when the dinner was Brandywine, Brandywine, many privations due to inadequate and below par he avoided showing himself, The roaring Brandywine. imperfect accommodation. The extent of having had one or two experiences of the ground was included in the fort walls, The chorus ro the song written in being pelted with heavy bread and un­ one of which ran from near the site of honor of the old ship by Lieutenant Rob- cooked duff. Though not fed on the fat the lower gate to the harbor, the other bins, of the Marine Corps, who had a of the land, nor with the delicacies of SHIPMATE the seasons, we managed to survive King were additional to such studies as "Song of the Spirits," sung by the Grand Darius's assaults on our digestive powers; previous dates were required to be Master, and to return in a body on time. and on parting with him we enjoyed a familiar with when presenting themselves I was the Grand Master, and besides sing­ vindictive pleasure in wishing that he for examination for promotion to passed ing rhe song it was my duty to mix the might "live forever," feeling that if the midshipmen. Seamanship and practical punch and to give the order to "rise" from wish were granted, we would have the navigation alone would no longer answer the supper-table and to march to the satisfaction of knowing that we would the requirements. The new era has school. I am afraid I am presenting my­ be followed by others who would suffer self in a very depraved lighr, but the dawned, and the date of 1840 had the as we had done, thus demonstrating a truth of history demands revelarions. The honor ro inaugurate it. trait of character very human, though club consisted of nine members. We perhaps not commendable. I think I can also claim the introduc- drew the line at the number of the Muses. Our course of insrruaion was sound rion of infantry drill—I won't say tactics They were generally punctual; but one and practical. As much as possible was —-for the date of 1840, for we formed a member, having fallen into a bad con­ crowded into the term, and the certificate volunteer company, of which I was dition of "spoons," frequently required of graduation testified to efficiency in elected the Captain, and with the aid of bowlings and cat-calls under the window many branches. Ir required sready work "Scott's Tactics" we made quite an ad­ of his fair ladye ro rouse him to his duty during the week ro "hold your own" in vance in the use of musket. to the club. While in the way of revela­ sections, but we had learned ro feel rhat Although worked hard all rhe week, tions, I may as well state a problem which we were on our mettle, and we worked we managed to get a short holiday on is to me in a doubtful state of solution, in­ for and susrained the reputation of our Saturday evenings, when those not under volving the peculiar effects that "spoons" date. This year's course of insrrucrion quarantine might put their names down exerts on the mind. This victim to the was the inceprion of nearly all that has for liberty. We had our clubs. I be­ disease was possessed of an insane desire been developed in succeeding years. longed to the "Spirits Club." The duty of ro climb all the lamp-posts on the way Natural philosophy, chemistry, the study the members was to meet at supper in down, to remove the oil lamps and carry of French and English, instruction in town on Saturday nights at a certain hour, rhem as trophies to be piled up outside gunnery and steam, were introduced, and discuss oysrers and punch, lisren to the the gate. I could never decide whether

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DECEMBER, 1938 this idiotic procedure was tne result of These had been debating for some time Those Degrees punch or a vagary of "spoons." on the propriety of demolishing the old The latest dope indicates that the We did not neglect to do what we theatre and erecting a church on the site; Superintendent's office will complete could to restore and to revive a taste for our heathenish rites introduced energy and mail out the Master of Science De­ the legitimate drama in Annapolis. Be­ into the councils of this body, and thus grees to those graduates of the Class of fore, the world had passed by the old was founded the Presbyterian church on 1929 now in civil life, who have re­ city, leaving it to its own resources. Ir Duke-of-Gloucester street, on the site of quested them, by the end of November had occupied a prominent position, and it the old theatre. The congregation may and to many in the Class of 1930. At the is remarkable for proceedings of the thank the date of 1840 for the privileges present rate, all requests which have been greatest interest that were enacted in they now enjoy, and the Academy may it; but it had to remain satisfied with claim credit for having spread religious received from graduates in civil life will what it had received in the past, and influences in the community. probably have been taken care of by De­ cember 15, 1938. but for the advent of the Naval School Nor did we forget the dance. Show it might now have ceased to exist. In me the sailor who can't dance and you Those who have not as yet requested its pristine days a temple had been point to a man who is not up in all this degree should indicate their name in erecred to the Dramatic Muse; this had branches of his profession. The supple­ full, class with which they graduated, been long deserted; no worshipers had ness and grace acquired in the dance and their presenr address. If the name presented themselves for many years. make his sea legs natural when the ship has been changed since graduarion both Some paraphernalia used in rhe ancient rolls or pitches. The dance is a necessary their present name and that under which rires were srill in existence, and, in the parr of his education; it helps to fit him they graduated must be indicated. Under spirit of true crusaders, we essayed to re­ for confidence in himself on deck, it normal circumstances approximately store the temple to its ancient worship. helps to beguile unoccupied hours on thirty days is required in filling the re- A working gang was detailed to remove board ship, it makes his company agree­ quesr. Requests should be sent to the the dust of ages, and to select from the able ro foreign ladies wirh whom he may Superintendent. old scenery a drawing room, a wood, a be able to speak in no other language, cottage, and an inn; sailor's ingenuity and is, I believe, one of the virtues, so was applied to arranging lighrs, repair­ well developed in our Navy, which pro­ Correction ing purchases for hoisting the old curtain duce much of the favor with which we The Editor wishes to correct an error and supporting the flies; the theatrical are received by foreign belles. It was which he made in the editorial, "SER­ company was formed, and Bulwer's through the dance that the establishment VICE," in the November issue of SHIP­ "Lady of Lyons" was put in rehearsal. of the Naval School was first known and MATE. In that editorial the late C. B. When the call was made for men to fill recognized by rhe good people of our Hutchins was designated as a member of the parts, we found that we were well own counrry, for the widespread circu- rhe Class of 1934 whereas he was a mem­ supplied wirh ralent. We were favored larion of the invitations to the first "Mid­ ber of the Class of 1926. by a late regulation of the Navy Depart­ shipmen's Ball" produced a flurter among ment which required all young men on the fair sex that their less sympathetic receipt of their appointments as assistant guardians could not help but notice. midshipmen to spend their firsr year in These flocked from all quarters; the Commodore Terry the service at the Academy; this pro­ Eastern Shore, and all Maryland, Wash­ Commodore Terry is dead! Born in vided us with small beardless youths ington, Baltimore, New York, and more Old Lyme, Conn., in 1844 and graduared from whom we could select for the fe­ distant regions, sent their fair repre- from Amherst College in 1867, Commo­ male parts. We found among these senrarion. The old barrack-building was dore Narhaniel Marson Terry came to youngsters a handsome boy of great re­ transformed into a temple of Terp­ the Naval Academy in 1886. From that finement who made as graceful and at­ sichore, where the votaries danced in the date until 1913 he instructed our mid­ tractive a Pauline as I have ever seen. recitation-room and fed in the mess-hall, shipmen. Shortly after he had left the Being stage manager I had my hands and all went merry as a marriage-bell. Naval Academy he was recalled to in­ full in regulating the "dramatis persona," The dance, thus inaugurated, has been struct in the Post Graduare School at the bur having once agreed ro obey orders, perpetuated by those who followed us; Naval Academy. In 1917 he was rerired, they followed their instrucrions pretty and though they may have bettered our receiving the rank of Commodore from well, and we presented the play two instruction, we do not yield one jot or President Wilson. He died on October nights to crowded houses, and were the tittle of the spirir which prompted our 13, 1938. recipients of unbounded applause. We hospitalities. We, like all who have come found the old religion was not dead—it after us, were all the better for these epi­ Throughout his long and faithful ser­ was only sleeping—and the temple was sodes of gayety; the temporary relaxa­ vice as an instructor and department again resrored to its ancient worship. tion was a healthy relief, and we returned head at the Naval Academy, the Com­ to work invigorated and improved. We modore was known as a man wonder­ While planning a continuance of this are proud of our Academy as a site of fully kind and with a genius for instruct­ style of education for the people, having learning and order; we are also proud of ing. He was affectionately known to the actually cast "London Assurance," we it as a furnisher of gentlemanly accom­ thousands of midshipmen he so ably and were startled with the news that our ef­ plishments which lend a polish to man­ so kindly instructed as "Cit" Terry. fort to instruct by holding the mirror up ner and address and fit us for society. The The Alumni join together in extend­ to nature on the stage had roused rhe chief instructor in this branch is woman; ing to his family who survive him, our indignation of many good residents, who but, in admitting this element into the deepest sympathy. did not consider the stage as the proper His memory will live forever in the source of instruction for the community. {Continued on page 7) annals of the Naval Academy. SHIPMATE Professor Duval build up substantial paid-up values in Tohn Keeler Robison the event of premature retirement, and Professor Richard J. Duval, Librarian they particularly desire to attain a paid- In honor of the late Rear Admiral of the Naval Academy, retired from ac­ up status prior to reaching retirement John Keeler Robison, United States tive duty on October 31, 1938, after over age. Navy, the Naval Academy Association of New York, assembled in monthly meet­ 50 years of continuous service in the Applications for membership, elec­ ing on October elevenrh, nineteen hun­ Naval Academy. He is living in Annap­ tive January 1, are being received on the dred and rhirry-eight, by unanimous ris­ olis. basis of the registrarion of an allotment ing vote adopt this expression of their af­ A testimonial dinner in honor of Pro­ with first payment December, 1938. fectionate regard for him as their former fessor Duval was held at the Officers' The pa,id-up ages and rhe monthly rates President and their admiration for his Club in the Naval Academy on the even­ for a paid-up benefit of $7,500.00 are sterling character, his unselfish, devoted ing of October 31. published hereunder. All hands wish Professor Duval all and eminent service to our Counrry. possible happiness. Paid-up Paid-up Paid-up Paid-up Graduated with distinction at the at at at at Naval Academy in 1891 at the head of Age age 60 age 65 age 70 age 15 the Engineering Section, he earned by Paid-Up Insurance 16 $7.07 $6.87 $6.74 %6.66 the brilliancy of his intellect and his ap­ The Navy Mutual Aid Association 17 7.28 7.06 6.93 6.84 plication of it a special course in Marine took an important step on November 1, 18 7.50 7.27 7.11 7.03 Engineering at L'Ecole d'Application in when an ALNAV was despatched to the 19 7.73 7.48 7.32 7.22 Paris. Service announcing a change to the level 20 7.98 7.71 7.53 7.42 His service afloat covered the full premium basis, effective January 1, 1939- 21 8.23 7.94 7.74 7.63 range of duties, both in engineering and The proposed change, which was circu­ 22 8.50 8.18 7.97 7.84 on deck, from junior officer to engineer lated to the membership on August 13, 23 8.79 8.44 8.21 8.08 officer and captain. He served on shore received a majoriry vore of nearly 84 per 24 9.09 8.71 8.46 8.31 at the Naval Academy, at the Torpedo cent. 25 9.41 8.99 8.72 8.56 Station, in the office of Chief of Naval The change provides for the enroll­ 26 9.74 9.29 9.00 8.83 Operations and in the Bureau of En­ ment of new members on and after 27 10.11 9.61 9.29 9.10 gineering. January 1st on a level premium basis for 28 10.49 9.95 9.60 9.39 In command of a Flotilla Tender for a paid-up benefit of $7,500.00 at ages 60, 29 10.91 10.31 9.93 9.71 three years he was instrumental in the 65, 70 or 75, as selected by the applicant. 30 11.36 10.70 10.28 10.04 efficient development of our destroyer The entrance age limit was changed from 31 11.84 11.11 10.66 10.39 units, while as Inspector of Ordnance in 35 to 45. 32 12.36 11.56 11.06 10.76 Charge at the Naval Torpedo Station, Approximarely 6,000 of rhe Associa­ 33 12.93 12.03 11.48 11.16 Newporr, his full knowledge and engi­ tion's present members will be trans­ 34 13.54 12.54 11.93 11.58 neering ability contributed to the design ferred to the level premium on January 35 14.20 13.09 12.42 12.03 and manufacture of our torpedoes. 1. The older members who cannot be 36 14.92 13.68 12.93 12.51 In the World War, the Navy Cross transferred on an equitable basis will be 37 15.71 14.31 13.49 13.01 and a War Department Special Letter of carried under the presenr assessment 38 16.56 14.99 14.08 13.55 Commendation were awarded to him for plan, unless they desire to change to the 39 17.50 15.73 14.70 14.13 distinguished service in command of the level premium. 40 18.53 16.53 15.38 14.73 cruiser Huntington, transporting and Other important changes to the By- 41 19.66 17.38 16.09 15.38 escorting troops and supplies through Laws of the Association include the op­ 42 20.92 18.31 16.86 16.07 warers infested with mines and Sub­ tion of having the benefit paid on a 43 22.32 19.33 17.69 16.80 marines. monthly, quarterly or semi-annual pay­ 44 23.88 20.43 18.58 17.58 At Cardiff, Wales he was for five ment basis instead of a lump sum; the 45 25.64 21.64 19.54 18.42 monrhs from October 2, 1918, Chief of privilege of taking a paid-up benefit at Staff at Naval Base 29. any intervening age for a benefit less than Boston Register He was a delegate to the Brussels 57,500.00, or, of making a cash deposit meering of the Peace Conference in which in addition to the member's re­ The Boston Branch have recently sent March 1919; a representative of the Food serve value will provide a single premium out their Register of Graduates. It is a Commission and the United States Ship­ to establish a paid-up benefit in any handsomely-bound book listing the mem­ ping Board and senior member of the amount not to exceed $7,500.00. The en­ bers and Associate members, their Busi­ Allied Commission in Germany for ob- trance fee of $5.00, will no longer be re­ nesses, and home Addresses. The Book raining merchant vessels. He took com­ quired. also contains the By-Laws; the present mand of the Imperator, later renamed the The Association's Secretary and Trea­ and past officers and Directors of the As­ Berengaria. surer, Captain J. R. Hornberger, (SC), sociation; a History since founded in As Captain of the Battleship Florida U. S. Navy, retired, stated that the princi­ 1926; several pictures taken in the Naval in rhe Atlantic Fleet, he was in 1920 pal reason for the change to a level Academy grounds; a brief history of commended by the Secretary of the Navy premium basis was to meet changed con­ some of the Naval Academy Traditions; and the Commander-in-Chief for excep­ ditions resulting from recent laws affect­ a few "Do YOU KNOW THAT" facts tional final merit obtained in Division ing promotion. Naval Academy gradu­ concerning rhe Naval Academy and the Gunnery Practice and for excellent per­ ates no longer seek the cheaper forms of Navy; and some Navy Songs. formance in full power trials. protection, such as term insurance. They The Book is a credit to the Boston After sixteen months in the office of desire a type of insurance which will Branch, especially those who prepared it. {Continued on page 12) DECEMBER, 1938 graduate who is facing the prospect of "getting a job' for the first time. THE DOPE "If there are any of my contemporaries who are interested in getting into the type of business I propose to enter, and who Edward E. Spafford, '01, sailed on Beach of which C. T. "Shorty" Hull, '13, would like to settle down in this beautiful November 4th, for Paris where he will is the resident manager. "Pennocks" is northwest I would be delighted to hear represent the American Legion at the on dury in the JAG's office in the Navy from them." 20th Anniversary of the Signing of the Department. "In any event, when any of the group Armistice. . The same rumor has it that Barry Wil­ pass this way there is always a spare son, '14, is also casting his weather eye bunk in the wardroom of 'Homeside' Frederick W. Stopford, '02, who is a on another site nearby. and a spare drop or so of the all right in Colonel in the Army and is retired, was • the cellar over which to spin old yarns. selected by the Salem, (Mass.) Chamber Robert L. (Bob) Porter, Jr., '17, joins They are always welcome and the latch- of Commerce to handle the details of rhe rapidly increasing throng who favor string is out." their annual NAVY DAY Banquet. the adoption of a rosette as the emblem • of the Association and suggests a design. T. R. "Turk" Wirrh, '21, who is on Captain G. S. Bryan, '06, is Secretary- • Treasurer of the Class of '06. He sent in duty in the "Steam" Department at the J. J. (Jimmy) Graham, '18, who is Naval Academy and is the Secretary of some corrections for the 1939 Register now stationed at Third Naval Disrrict his Class, has recently sent out the Class which are greatly appreciated. Headquarters in New York City, writes Bulletin. • in that he heartily approves of adopting John Borland, '09, is with the Fed­ a rosette. He believes that an enameled eral Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. button would be more appropriate than a Arthur Bryan, '22 is teamed with • rosette of ribbon — something like the Schamyl Cochran, '08, in handling the affairs and educarion of many young as­ R. A. (Russ) Osmun, '10, is a Lt. Col. West Point button. pirants for the Naval Academy. Their in the Army, now srarioned in Phila­ school is known as The Annapolis Pre- delphia. Clayton Demaresr, Jr., '19, wrires in pararory School and is located in "Russ" resigned in 1911 because of in­ from Baltimore and asks if the term Annapolis. They have just completed the cipient tuberculosis after a year at sea "Roserte" may be stretched to include first unit of a dormirory sysrem and are and spent the next two and a half years button or pin. Why not? Send in your planning to add a unit each year until "chasing the cure" out on a ranch in designs and ideas. all their students can be similarly Colorado. When he finally "caughr the Clayton's design is a combination of quartered. The present enrollment is 50, cure," he entered the Army and has been a quarter-master's wheel, rope and a block with them ever since. "Russ" is one of N and certainly makes up very well. He although a larger enrollment is expected the Navy's staunchest admirers. also suggesrs as an alternate thought a as soon as the resulrs of the recent Civil • small copy of the Naval Academy Seal. Service comperitive examination for ap­ pointment have been published. Wm. Van C. "Van" Brandr, '11, joins • Both Cochran and Bryan have been rhe large throng to advocate a small R. S. Mclver, '21, has recently been rosette for the Alumni. "Van's" idea is, elected Vice President and Treasurer of cooperating with the various Alumni "a small rosette having a diameter of the Taylor Land Company, and to the Branch Associations to help deserving about five-sixteenths or not more than same offices in their subsidiary companies boys enter the Naval Academy. As they three-eighths of an inch, and with a Navy —Taylor and Company, Inc., and the both have said,—"Of course, rhe school blue background having a small fouled Taylor Fibre Company. He also serves is not an out and out Philanthropy, but anchor imposed, the anchor being gold." on the Board of Directors of each of no deserving case has as yet failed to re­ • rhose companies. These companies are ceive considerarion. Furthermore, the school has been giving substantial dis­ Theodore W. Sterhng, '14, submirs a located in Philadelphia. "Bob" is a counts to Service people, both active and design for a rosette which is unique. It Lieutenant Commander in rhe Reserve retired, as well as to members of the is a compass rose, rhe basic color being and lives in Merion, Pa. Naval Reserve." Navy Blue. The center and the outline of • the stars indicating the cardinal and inter- D. A. "Jack" Frost, '21, was trans­ cardinal points are in gold. He also sends ferred to the retired list on October 1 by Hamilton (Ham) Wallace, '22, is in an idea for a disringuishing tie or hat reason of physical disability. He has re­ President of the Norvell & Wallace Lum­ band. Right at this time, with another turned to his place at Edmonds, Wash­ ber Company in Nashville, Tennessee. A. & N. game at hand, there is a mad ington, "Homeside" from which he • scramble in many quarters among those writes: James W. (Dixie) Carroll, '22, who who are going to attend the game and the "After the hunting season is over I am lives in Hastings-on-the-Hudson sends celebrations which come at that time, to looking forward to starting in civil life. in some ideas on the Rosette which he find a Navy tie. I shall probably engage in Yachr Broker­ heartily favors. age, Marine Insurance, Naval Architec­ "Dixie" is wirh the Federal Shipbuild­ A well-founded rumor has come in ture, and allied interests, including a ing and Drydock Company, of which W. that Ralph G. Pennoyer, '14, has sold his yacht charter service to Alaska for big W. Smith, '02, is Chief Engineer. "Fed­ place in Washington, D. C, and bought game hunters. I am looking forward with eral" recenrly launched the LANG and a site in "Birdneck Lodge," the beautiful anticipation to the conflict of civil life has considerable other Navy and Mari­ restricted development near Virginia and feel about like a fresh caught college time work. SHIPMATE Charles Latimer, '23, of Takoma Park, R. C. "Bob" Conrad, '25, who lives Luke White, '28, has sent in an in­ Maryland, has added his design to the in Philadelphia, expects to attend the teresting design for the proposed Rosette. many already on hand for the proposed Alumni gathering at the Bellevue after It is of the conventional style, the back­ Alumni Rosette. THE GAME. ground of Navy Blue with four gold blade-shaped veins emanating from the Richard D. (Dick) Stinson, '23, the Frederick Sima, '25, is with the CCC center. A band of purple starting at the Treasurer of the Washington Branch in Kenedy, Texas. He says that he gets bottom of opposite sides and coming up Association, sent in a design for con­ into the Officers' Club at Fort Sam appears on the edge of the Rosette and, sideration. It is essentially a small watch Houston where he has been taking on as Luke says about it, "would be in charm on which the Naval Academy the Army single handed but, as Fred memory of those members who have an­ cresr predominates. says, "Tliey are a mighty fine lot and have swered rheir Lasr Call." It's a very nice not handled me too roughly " looking Rosette and will bear serious Earl Maeser, '23, who is rhe Superin­ • consideration. Luke lives in Alientown, tendent of the Malad (Idaho) High Pa. School, has recently been eleaed as Dis­ Harrison Ethridge, '28, who lives in Petersburg, Va., has had the Tom Sim- tria coordinator ro carry out the field George Freeman, '31, is with the Fed­ monds', '28, as their guests. Tom and project of rhe Narional Educarion As­ eral Shipbuilding and Drydock Com­ family live in Chester, Va., where he is sociation in South Eastern Idaho. He has pany. also been chosen as general chairman of employed wirh the Dupont Corporation. Malad's National Education Week, No­ Harrison's family now comprise three vember 6th to 12 th. children, a son and two daughters. The William Lennox, '34, has recenrly ac­ cepted a position with the Lago Oil and Earl is also very proud, and righrly Ethridges have announced their plans Transporr Co., Ltd. He left the latter so, of the excellent Football Team his to take in THE GAME and ALUMNI part of October for Aruba, N.W.I. school has. Last year they won nine con­ parry at the Bellevue. • secutive games amassing a total score of • 214 to their opponenr's 6. This season, J. J. (Jim) Spilker, '28, is Sales Mana­ F. G. Tinker, jr., '34, who lives on up to November 1, they have won all ger of the Commercial and Industrial Shotgun Terrace in DeWitt, Ark., re­ six games, nmning up a roral of 99 to Engineering Deparrments of the Re­ cenrly had his first book published— their opponent's 25. public Light, Heat and Power Company "Some Still Live." of Niagara Falls, New York. "Jim" John L. Wood, '24, wrires in from writes,—"our home is always 'open Dermott Hickey, '35, who lives in Ocean City, N. J., to join the many who house' to any of you fellows coming here Annapolis, is with the Bureau of Ord­ are for a Rosette and sends in his ideas. ro see the views—or honeymooning." nance in rhe Navy Departmenr.

First Annual Meeting which it is constructed has been well seems to me, makes our present act par­ {Continued from page 4) tried. It has been put to severe tests; it ticularly timely. From the period of rhe has been assailed by prejudice, by the establishment of this seat of learning, rhe crucible of learning, we must watch demon of tradition, by contracted lists to which the graduares are eligible carefully that the proportion be not too thought, by blindness to progress, by as­ have been made up parrly by those of the large; like all powerful stimulants, it is saults of enemies and by errors of friends. old school, partly by those of the new; as dangerous if taken in excess, and at the At one period its very existence was put time has passed, the old who have sur­ early age ir may prove a poison instead of in peril, depending almost on the turn­ vived have been relegated to their well- a help. Academic restraint must bring ing of a die; but it has withstood all. It earned rerirement, and the entire list of the too susceptible back to reason, and is founded on the rock of educarion, line officers is now filled with graduares must break to the hope what fancy held, which makes it what it is, and which of the Academy. It is desirable that the too early, as promise to the ear. If woman keeps it in accord with all other insti­ entire active list, which is recruited from desires to aid us, she would temper her tutions and professions in the country. the Academy, should have the option of victories with mercy and considerarion. We do not depend on our own partial being members of this association; but I hope rhese reminiscences, lighrly judgment to decide on the merit of the this was not even partially possible until sketched, will not seem out of place. I fruits it has produced: rhey are testified now; to have moved in this direction have referred to the past that we may to by others. Professional men of all na- anterior to the present time would have the better draw the contrast with the rions acknowledge the proficiency of given an exclusive character to the associ­ presenr. The small beginnings have rhe graduates and approve the curricu­ ation which cannot now be charged. I been glanced at; the resulr of interven­ lum; many, if they could control rheir feel rhat my position is quite remark­ ing years is before us in this thoroughly home government, would adopt our able; it is almost unique. I have com­ merhods, which continue to be a subject organized institution, within whose walls pleted my course; I am on the retired of attention to them. The position to we are assembled for the purpose of list; I am the last of the old, the first of which we have advanced must make us ratifying rhe work that has been done, the new; I stand as a daysman between jealous to preserve the standard now es­ and to prove our sanction and endorse­ the past and the present; I speed the tablished, and our present action is one ment by joining together, irrespective of parting while I welcome the coming calculated to give encouragemenr to rank, in one common brotherhood, unir- guest. It will be my lot to bear the those, who, for the time, have the direc­ ing the alumni of the Naval Academy in Association of Graduates across the gap tion of affairs. an association of graduates. During rhese which separates the active from the re­ years the solidity of the foundation on I ask your attention to a fact which, it tired list, so that hereafter both lists may DECEMBER, 1938 be united in a common brotherhood. vice, and on them rests the responsibility to the medium through which we have Another reason why the formation of of sustaining the character of the pro­ reached such honors and responsibilities. the association is timely is that we are fession, under the new condition of In our character as representatives of the demonstrating our continued interest in things, at a height equal to that which it country, we feel that we have its honor in the Academy just at the time when it is occupied in the past under the different our keeping. This proud consciousness is put on trial. The lists are full of gradu­ circumstances that then obtained. That early developed, and it exercises a re­ ates; they constitute the Navy; all in­ they are competent for the work, that straining and impelling influence upon fluences that now operate have emanated they will succeed, we have no doubt; the officer, restraining from acts un­ from the Academy; its tones pervade our meeting at this time may emphasize worthy of his high calling, and impelling the service, its system is adopted, its the responsibility and encourage to ef­ to effort for the credit and honor of the methods are paramount, irs grade of fort. country which he represents. All this is learning is the standard of the profession, One word more in conclusion. Our reflected upon the Academy; thus, in into hands of its representatives has interest in our Academy is nor limited, as working for one, rhe credit of the other fallen the direction of all naval affairs. in the case of graduates of a civil college. is subserved, and the honor of one be­ The Academy is thoroughly on trial; and With them the representative character comes instinctive with the character of just at this juncture we see the move­ is complete in their identification with the other. There is no nobler or stronger ment which marks the rehabilitation of their college; it goes no farther. In our senriment than that which fills the heart the Navy. The lessons here raught are to case the Academy identifies us with the of the patriot; and when we appreciate be put to a praaical test; the Academy is Government, and we become represent­ the close connection between our coun­ called upon to show its fitness and capa­ atives of our country. Our institution is try and the school that fitted us for its city to develop in pracrical form what national, and its graduares have rhe proud service, it seems but logical that the was born here in rheory and thought. distinction of being considered worthy earnestness of the patriot's love should The new Navy is to be built and fur­ to serve their country. This thought en­ be found in our attachment to our Alma nished in all irs details by those who hances the value of our diplomas, and Mater. Herein lies that store of energy represent the advanced ideas of the ser­ binds our affections with hooks of steel (Continued on page 11)

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OLD CADET QUARTERS—1898 SHIPMATE Whaml march. The line ripped holes in the Co­ fore he was caught. Wood got through lumbia forward wall and the Lion's pass the line for a fine run but the play was Navy's powerful football team, defense sagged. Cooke passed to White­ called back because Navy was deteaed branded by the sport scribes as the "Aim­ head, Whitehead got around end on a holding and Cooke had to kick deep in less Wanderers of the Gridiron Fronr" reverse, Cooke passed to Pete Powell for his end zone. It was a beautiful kick. Co­ this season, cast loose from their moor­ a 23-yard gain and it was first and ten lumbia again marched to Navy's twenty- ings and "wandered" straight ro viaory on Columbia's 33. Wood hit tackle for yard line and things did not look too against Columbia's warriors, 14-9, at nine yards and Cooke passed to Powell. good. This time Emmet Wood grabbed Baker Field on Saturday, November 12. Pete took the ball on Columbia's 10-yard a Lion pass on his 10-yard line. With but It was their first major victory of rhe line, stiff-armed Naylor and scored. a few seconds to go, Lem Cooke broke season and a brilliant one. Wood's kick was good and the score was loose on a beautiful 40-yard run and the The large crowd of 34,000 who had 9-7 in Columbia's favor. The half ended game ended. jammed into every available nook and a little later but not before the Lions had It was a brilliant game and an even corner of the stadium were electrified again penetrated deep into Navy terri­ more brilliant victory. Navy had come by the exciting game. Columbia's "Sid" tory. from behind to beat a strong and favored Luckman went over for a touchdown in team. Navy's line had outcharged the the firsr quarter. Their drive started on In the middle of the third period Navy got the ball and marched 68 yards in 12 Lion's forward wall and Lem Cooke had Navy's 46-yard line and ir took exactly out-sparkled the great "Sid" Luckman. six plays to make the score. Only one plays for their second score. Cooke of these plays was a pass and that only started the drive by smashing the line The Army game is less than two weeks for nine yards. The other five plays were for a firsr down. Cooke then passed to away. Army has played weaker teams terrific line smashes that rocked Navy to Whitehead for nine yards. Whitehead during the latter part of their season and their heels. "Bill" Stickle, Columbia's circled end for 12 yards and another first are reported to be in fine shape. Navy, Icicking specialist, failed to convert and down. Cooke passed to Wood for an­ on the other hand, has not had a Columbia was out in front, 6-0. other first down on Columbia's 2 3-yard "breather" since their third game, if that line. Cooke's second-down pass to Pow­ was a breather, and several of their play­ Columbia took Al Bergner's kick-off ell was perfect and it was first down on ers are not in too good shape. Clif Lentz immediately after the touchdown and Columbia's two-yard line. Wood hit the is "on the list" and several others are were on Navy's 11-yard line ten plays line and on the second smash barged over nursing injuries. However, Navy is later. The quarter ended rhere. for the touchdown. Wood again con­ plenty strong and determined. They will To open the second quarter, "Bill" verted and the score was Navy 14, Co­ undoubtedly go into THE GAME the Srickle dropped back to Navy's 18-yard lumbia 9- under-dog, but, just watch them! When line and booted the ball between the up­ the smoke has cleared away, the walls on From there on Columbia tried des­ rights and the score was 9-0 in favor of the old Bellevue will vibrate with those perately to win, trying every pass and Columbia. "n'er to be forgot" Navy songs and trick in their large bag. Columbia had It looked like the sport scribes who hilarities that follow a NAVY VIC­ defeated Army early in the season and had picked Columbia to win this game, TORY. and they were far in the majoriry, had had pointed for Navy in order to take guessed right. Columbia had all of the both Service elevens in the same season. better of the game up to this point. A Early in the fourth period Columbia Too Much Irish 9-0 handicap with the first period gone, reached Navy's 20-yard line. Hansen, and with a first class team like the Lions who had gone in for Gray in the back- A strong, slashing Notre Dame eleven to play, is enough to take considerable field, smeared rhree of the Lion's passes met a really fighting team on Saturday, starch out of any team. But, here the on or near the goal line and that threat November 5 th at the Municipal Stadium tide turned. was repulsed. But not for long for a long and kept their slate for the season clear by taking Navy 15-0. Columbia kicked off to Navy, Wood pass and a run put the ball on Navy's 18- taking Stickle's boot in his end zone and yard line. Luckman's passes again failed, The score does not begin to tell the raced to his own 23-yard line before be­ this time Harbold, who was in at center story. ing downed. Navy, who had not made a for Wallace, intercepted a pass on Navy's Baltimore's largest football crowd first down thus far in the game, began to five-yard line and was back to his 21 be­ packed their stadium with over 62,000 DECEMBER, 1938 of the faithful and, despite the rain which the ball fell short, making the score, not done in their last two games at least. dampened many a gorgeous outfit, stayed N. D. 13—Navy 0. Navy held the ball on their own 37 throughout to witness a truly thrilling The fourth quarter opened with Mayo, yard line as the 4th quarter opened. A game. who played most of the game for Navy, pass was completed to their 47 yard line. Navy not only fought hard but actually breaking through cenrer for a brilliant Wood wormed through center to Penn's outplayed that truly great team from run of 22 yards to the N. D. 23. A line 40 yard line, a fine run. Two line plays Sourh Bend through fully three of the buck and three passes that fell incomplete and a pass and the ball was on Penn's 25 four quarters. and the ball was Notre Dame's. Notre yard line. The Navy fans, and Philadel­ Dame kept its first string line in the phia is a great Navy town, went wild. Notre Dame started the game with game but substituted for their backfield. With fourth down and two yards to go, their "second" team except for Steven­ In rhe fleeting minutes of the game with Penn held and took the ball. Navy was son, one of their ace backs. Navy went Navy deep in their own terrirory as a really charging now and Penn had to to work and rhe ball was soon on N. D.'s result of a fine punt by Stevenson, Mayo's kick this time to Navy's 47 yard line. 24-yard line. Navy took to the air throw­ pass was blocked and fell for a safery. The Again, Navy rolled. A pass, Lenz to ing long passes, but could not connect. game ended shortly after with the score Whitehead put the ball on Penn's 36 The Irish couldn't get away from the Notre Dame 15—Navy 0. yard line. Three line smashes and the ball hard-charging Navy line and after was on Penn's 18 yard line. A line smash, Stevenson's kick. Navy starred again. It was a great game, one that Navy, a pass, and a reverse and the ball was on Here Elmer Layden sent in his No. 1 even though defeated, did well. Wood, Penn's 6 yard line, first and goal to go. team and Navy kept on pounding in having been forced out by an injury sus­ Two line plays, a Navy off-side, and an Notre Dame's territory. One of rhe many rained in rhe Penn game, was missed, incomplete pass, and it was 4th down and real rhrills came when Cooke passed ro but Mayo, who took his place in the line­ still 6 yards to go. Bill Worden was Powell right down the middle alley and up, did a fine job. Navy has continued to rushed into the game to try a placement Powell was downed on N. D.'s 10-yard improve and have a berrer-rhan-average from the 15 yard line. But the kick was line. Wirh 4th down and 3 yards ro go chance to beat Army on November 26th. blocked because Rainwater, a Penn sub­ for a touchdown, Worden was sent in to stitute back charged through, blocked the try for a field goal bur, alas, it was shorr kick, and fell on it on Navy's 36 yard and that ended that. The first quarter Another Tiel line. ended. Penn Navy Little time remained. Passes literally The second quarter opened with Notre GusTAFsoN L.E POWELL rained wirh first Navy intercepting and Dame punting. Again Navy drove down SHINN L.T BERGNER then Penn. With a few seconds left to the field but finally Navy had to punt. HUNT LG SPECTOR play, Penn tried a placement kick from Towards rhe end of this quarter, rhe Irish FRICK C WALLACE Navy's 35 yard line. Shinn kicked but the began ro click. They rook possession of SMITH R.G.... MCGRATH ball fell short by at least 5 yards and the the ball on their own 20-yard line and, POLILLI R.T HYSONG game ended. without losing possession scored, Sag- WARNER R.E CORBETT REAGAN Q.B COOKE gau skirting Navy's right end for the The Statistics: score. Zonrini place-kicked rhe exrra COULTER L.H.. WHITEHEAD point and the score was N. D. 7—^Navy 0. BURKE R.H.... GILLETTE Penn Navy CoNNELL F.B WOOD With but little time to play, Saggau 1st Downs 10 12 fumbled on his own 31-yard line and For the second Saturday in succession, Yds. gained rushing .... 85 149 Hansen picked it up and ran for a rouch­ Navy's Foorball Team was ried in the Passes 17 19 down. But the ball was dead and Hansen's game with PENN at Franklin Field on Passes complete 5 6 run was all in vain. But again Navy be­ Saturday, Oaober 29th. The game Passes intercepted by .. . 3 4 gan to march finally reaching the Irish's marked the 50th Anniversary of the first Punts 8 9 4-yard line, first and goal to go. Here Football game between these two insti­ Avg. distance-punts .... 47 37 Navy was penalized 5 yards for raking tutions and was played before a colorful Run back-punts 38 3 too much time out. A line buck and two gathering of a little more than 67,000. Fumbles 1 2 incomplete passes and the whistle blew For the first three quarters Penn had Ball lost, fumbles 0 1 to end the first half. the better of the going. Navy seemed Penalties 4 7 Yards losr, penalties .... 30 68 The Irish kept their first team in to sluggish and only once penetrated inside start the second half. It was really rain­ of Penn's 35 yard line. Penn had played Substitutes ing by that time and "the going" was practically all the game in those quar­ Penn:—Dutchor, Koepsell, W. Miller, bad. Navy kicked but the ball seemed to ters in Navy's terrirory and, with Rea­ Rainwater, Mendelson, J. Miller, Levy, slide off Whitehead's foot and went out gan's fine kicking, had kept the Navy on Yard, Becker, Daly, Wagner, Bradway. on Navy's 29-yard line. It looked bad but the defensive. A Penn pass just slipped Navy:—Lenz, Ghesquiere, Jarvis, An­ through Gustafson's fingers on the goal here Navy's hard-charging line again derson, Durette, Wolf, Harwood, Gray, line and on two other occasions during held Norre Dame and rook the ball on Worden, Feldmeyer, Mayo. its own 25-yard line. Unfortunately An­ rhis part of the game, Penn had been derson, who was in the game for Mayo, within Navy's 25 yard line. But Navy fumbled and it was the Irish's ball on was too strong. Penn's passers were Navy's 18-yard line. Fighting for every rushed, Navy's line was impregnable, and Tied inch, Thesing finally went through cen­ Penn just couldn't get anywhere then. Before a colorful throng of 40,000 ter for Notre Dame's second touchdown. Navy seemed to get much stronger in enthusiasts, Princeton's greatly-favored Zontini's kick was partially blocked and the fourth quarrer, something they have football team luckily succeeded in gain- 10 SHIPMATE ing a tie with a vastly improved and fighting Navy Eleven in Baltimore's Municipal Stadium on Saturday, October 22nd. Princeton, because of her great viaory over a strongly-rated Penn team just the week before and Navy's poor showing against Yale on the same after­ noon, came to town not only the decided OLD FORE!^TER favorite but all set to win. America's "Guest Whisky" The first half was all Navy. Princeton Since 1870 / tried the line, took to the air, attempted deceptive plays, all to but little avail. BY BROWIV-FORMAX Navy was alert and kept Princeton in rheir own territory most of the half. Late in the first quarter. Navy scored. Wood 'n^here Is Nothing Better was sent through center and, with per- fea blocking, broke through the secon­ in the Market" You'll discover that its superb taste dary and was off. Mountain, Princeton's justifies the old time, hand written stellar back and the chief reason why message on the label. Princeton managed to tie up the ball Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Bottled in Bond under U. S. Government Supervision game, caught Wood by one foot on —100 PROOF Princeton's 41/4 yard line. Wood rurning a complete somersaulr. Wood hit Prince­ For Good Taste in a Straight or a Blend ton's right tackle on the next play for a rouchdown and then missed the try for EARLY TIMES OLD TUCKER goal and the score stood 6-0 in Navy's The WTiistty That 4 Fine Whisliies favor. The firsr half ended with that Made Kentucky in One ff^hiskies Famous The Straight Whis­ score. One of the oldest kies in this product In the third quarrer with Mountain and finest names in are 3 years or more playing a truly sensational game, Prince­ whisky. AKentucky old. A Blend of Straight Bourbon Straight Whiskies— ron scored ro tie up the game. Prince­ WhisI^—90 PROOF 90 PROOF ton had the ball on Navy's 42 yard line. It was 4th and plenty of yards to go. A "BY BROWN-FORMAN" long Princeton pass was complered on -Nothing Finer Can Be Said of Whisky Navy's 21 yard line. Four line smashes, three of them with Mountain carrying BROWN-FORMAN DISTILLERY CO., Incorporated, I,o«/5v/7/e. Xj-., 5mcf ;«70 rhe ball, and it was another 1st down for Princeton on Navy's lOVi yard line. Another 4 smashes ar Navy's line and it was 1st and two inches to go for rouch­ down. On the next play, Princeton's Mountain hit center for the score. The rouchdown. Wood converted and the the Navy. Mountain by his spectacular rry for placement was blocked and the score was Navy 13, Princeron 6. But play was the mainspring of their team score stood 6-6. Princeton was not to be beaten. Prince­ and, without him, the story would prob­ ron had the ball on Navy's 35 yard line. ably have been quite different. All credit The Navy team was thoroughly They made a short gain through the line ro Princeton and their great Mountain! aroused now. They rook Princeton's kick and rhen pulled their second rouchdown For Navy, rhe team showed vast improve­ and marched to Princeton's 42 yard line play. Alderdice passed to Daniels who, ment. There were no particular stars but before they were stopped. Again they when he was about to be tackled on the work of Lenz and Wood in smashing took Princeton's kick this time on Navy's Navy's 25 yard line, lateralled to Dixon through a rugged and determined Prince­ 45 yard line and began to march towards who ran the rest of the way for a touch­ ton line are worthy of real commenda­ Princeron's goal. The rhird quarter ended down. It was a beautiful play, perfectly tion. with Navy holding the ball on Prince­ executed. Princeton's Hinchman was ton's 30 yard line, fourth and 2 to go. sent in to kick and booted the ball First Annual Meeting On the first play of the 4th quarter, squarely between the up-rights and there {Continued from page 8) Lenz smashed through Princeton's right you were,—13-13. which enables us to outbid in devotion tackle for a first down on Princeton's 25 About 2 minutes remained. Navy the alumni of civil colleges; our devotion yard line. Wood again pulled another again turned on the steam but it was too is magnified by its association with love beautiful run, after Lenz had picked up late. They piled up several more first of country. 5 yards, to go to Princeton's 7 yard line. downs but their last second passes failed On 4th down, Princeton interfered with and the game was over. And what influence does this exerr Powell who was trying to take Lenz's It was a great game, a thrilling game. upon our personal relationship? We do pass and it was Navy's ball on Princeton's Princeton had brought down to Balti­ not separate to pursue different callings: 5 yard line. A smash by Wood and more a fine ream with an excellent pass­ we remain united in one profession; thus another smash by Lenz and ir was a ing attack. They had succeeded in tying is the family relationship preserved.

DECEMBER, 1938 11 This teaches us to be forbearing and con­ siderate in our treatment and in our judgment of each other, having in mind TRUSTEES NOTES the common origin from which we spring. This binds us by that bond which • Due to the fact that the press date would not be confused with the many is the highest type of brotherhood. came before the date on which the Trus­ rosettes already in existence and would Is it not the working of this sentiment tees Meeting was held, Nov. 15 th, the be far more serviceable. The Trustees that has brought us together today? As report of that meeting will appear in the will not take any action in this matter we look into our hearts, cannot we recog­ January issue. at this time preferring to await further comment from the membership. nize a feeling such as is experienced at a • A number of comments have been re­ family reunion? Is not this classic spot a ceived concerning the proposed roserte. • There have been further comments home to us all? There is not one of us Those comments indicate that the vast concerning the proposed change in the who has not some association connected majority favor a rosette of silk, while in By-Laws which permits an associate with this place that makes it dear to him, several instances, the opinion has been member being elected to full member­ and this common sympathy brings us the expressed that no rosette is necessary or ship. Here again these comments indi­ closer .to each other. The establishment desirable. of the Association of Graduates augurs cate that this change is desired. The vote well for the continuance of peace and • In rhe designs which have been sub­ on this question closes January 1, 1939, good-will among the members; it shows mitted, several have designed pins, ex­ and will be announced as soon as is prac- their watchfulness of our inrerest in the pressing the opinion that such a design ricable afrer rhat date. Academy, and will tend to ensure the preservation of the high tone which has ever pervaded the Navy." which had accrued from his action. The January issue will reprint the It was ever characterisric of him to minutes of the first Annual Dinner hold steadfastly to what he believed to arfje lagt Call which was held on June 10th, 1886. be for the best interests of the Navy and the National defense. Even after retire­ HiBBS, NELSON WORSTALL, Lt. Comdr., ment he continued in the same line of endeavor, effecting valuable contributions USN (Ret.) '12. Died at Portland, John Keeler Robison towards the increase of the Fleet's mo­ Ore., on October 12, 1938. bility, one such achievement coming to {Continued from page 5) fruition shortly before his death. JONES, HORACE WALKER, Comdr., USN Naval Operarions, Captain Robison's In all his service. Admiral Robison high attainment in the science and art (Rer.) '84 Died ar Middletown, N. was a foremost leader for the attainment of naval engineering led narurally to his Y, on October 12, 1938. of higher efficiency. being commissioned on October 1, 1921, In personal association, his charm and as Engineer-in-Chief of the Navy and WELSHIMER, ROBERT Ross, Colonel Chief of Bureau of Engineering wirh the kindly humor won him a host of friends, C.A., U.S. Army, '08. Died at Grand rank of Rear Admiral. In rhar position, while in rhe performance of his official he brought about notable economy in the duries his knowledge, parient perserver- Forks, N. Dak., on September 12, maintenance of the Fleet and great im­ ance and inspiring example srimulated 1938. provement in the self-sustaining ability officers and men to put forrh rheir best effort. His was a high conception of the of the ships. WILLIAMS, YANCY SULLIVAN, Rear characrer of an officer and a gentleman. After completing a four-year rerm as Admiral, USN., '98. Died at the Naval Extending to his widow and relatives Engineer-in-Chief he was aide to the their deepesr symparhy, rhe members of Hospital, San Diego, Calif., on No­ Commandant of the Navy Yard, New rhe Naval Academy Association of New vember 1, 1938. York, larer Captain of the Yard and fin­ York inscribe this tribute ro Admiral ally Aide ro the Commandant of the Robison. It will be made a parr of the Third Naval District, reriring from ac­ MONROE, JOHN ALBERT, Comdr., USN permanent records of the Association and tive duty on November 30, 1926. (Ret.), '07. Died at Naval Hospital, will be duly engrossed and presenred to San Diego, Calif., on September 14, As Engineer-in-Chief, he took a mo­ Mrs. Robison. Copies will be transmit­ mentous step which has led to greatly in­ ted to the United State Naval Academy 1938. creased mobiliry of our forces. In doing Alumni Association and to the Class of this, though acting on due advice, after­ 1891; to the Navy Department, the PYE, WILLIAM SATTERLEE, JR., Lieuten­ wards confirmed by the Supreme Court, Military-Naval Club, of New York, the ant, USN, '28. Killed in a plane crash and with full knowledge and approval of Military Order of the World War and off Los Coronados Islands, Mexico, on his superiors, developments outside his the Naval Order of the United States. September 30, 1938. province subjected him unjustly to criri- cism and violent attack. The Naval (Signed) WILLIAM H. STANDLEY Academy Association honors his memory Admiral, U. S. Navy, Retired all the more for the loyal manner in President Please send in all information which he accepted this ordeal, counting (Signed) CARL J. LAMB concerning vital statistics to Ship­ the cost well spent in knowing the vast Lieutenant, U.S.N.R. mate. benefit to the Fleet and to the Country Secretary 12 SHIPMATE The ^^Congressional ff

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In sober grey, their war paint dull, They ride at anchor in the Bay. Each silent ship, with steel-girt hull, A nation's bid for peace alway. The long thick tubes of grayling steel, In turrets grim wait the test; With brain and science at the wheel, And only God can do the rest. Lord of the Dreadnaughts, swift and sure, What hopes and prayers are centered there, What love of flag, what courage pure, To watch, to wait, and to prepare. What thought have these for the Nation's shame, In wasted gold and "trust-made wars," Theirs,—to perpetuate her name, And write her story in the stars. And across the emblazoned hero page, A line is writ which all may read "To the unknown men in a peaceful age, Who prepared for war and saved its need." Lord of the Dreadnaughts, swift and sure. Thy hand is on us evermore: Thy sulphurous breath can make endure, Our honor high—yet spare us luar. In the growing light the giants grey, Send smoke of incense to thy throne: As sacred as in ancient day, On high from Zion's altars blown. What prayer makes this leviathan, Those mightiest creatures of the deep: Who own thee sire; yea, these thy spawn, Whom thou dost guard and mighty keep. Lord of the battle fleet, we pray That men may lay aside their greed; And give us Sisters 'gainst the day, When alone we meet our country's need. So! soon the thin grey battle line. Steams forth to meet the world; And we must die beneath the brine. By thunderbolts in darkness hurled. Then, give us ships that not in vain. We wage thy wars for peace alway, Stretch forth thy hand upon the main; O, God of the dreadnaughts,—Hear us pray.

-J. McC. Miller,'13. DECEMBER, 1938 13 SHIPMATE Admiral Ralph Earle, USN, (Ret.) gave his Branch, communicate with George E. Tarbox, greetings to W. H. Wendel—the junior man 1729 Arapahoe St. The Publication of the U. S. N. A. present—now at Harvard Business School. Alumni Association, Inc. Those attending the dinner received a copy DETROIT, MICH. of the Boston Graduates Year Book. The Detroit Branch held a supper meeting W. H. STAYTON, President, 1881 The noisiest class present was 1916. The in the Naval Armory on October 20th. It was D. F. SELLERS, Vice-President, 1894 largest (and they claim most sophisticated) a real turn-out with F. A. "Dutch" Westphal, E. F. COCHRANE, Secretary-Treasurer, 1916 class present was 1922. '19, the guest of Honor. The Branch unani­ mously reeleaed the present officers to con­ TRUSTEES For information concerning the Boston tinue in office. Branch, communicate with W. E. Haycock, H. G. Gillmor 1891 140 Federal Street. Plans were completed to join the local Notre Dame Alumni and listen to the radio W. H. Stanley 1895 CHICAGO, ILL. "blow-by-blow" description of the Navy- E. J. Sadler 1899 Notre Dame game. Plans were also discussed G. V. Stewart 1905 No evening meeting of the Naval Academy whereby the Branch would have a big radio Bryson Bruce 1907 Association of Chicago was held during Oc­ party for the A. & N. game followed by a tober, which throws the local secretary for a M. D. Gilmore 1911 supper dance to which the wives and sweet­ loss in the matter of news this month. How­ hearts would be invited. G. B. Junkin 1913 ever, there has been a long tableful of Naval At noon that day (Oa. 20) a number of G. W. Daisley 1923 Academy men in the La Salle Hotel's Blue the members of the Detroit Branch, at the Fountain Room every Wednesday noon and W. B. Bristor 1927 invitation of "Dutch" Westphal, attended the considerable aaivity has been arranged for J. H. Howard 1930 Luncheon given by The Wire Association. November. "Dutch" is the President of that Association Address all communications to: There is to be a dinner meeting on Friday and it was his duty and privilege to introduce evening, November 18, in the Naval Reserve The Secretary-Treasurer the guest of Honor, the Honorable Louis Armory in Chicago, at which Carl E. Dreutzer U. S. Naval Academy Alumni Association Johnson, Assistant Secretary of War. As re­ of the Class of 1909 will be the speaker. Like Annapolis, Maryland ported, "Dutch" Westphal's introduaory all the regular evening meetings, rhis will be speech for Col. Johnson showed that he had a stag affair in business suits (pleasure suits not forgotten what he learned in "forensic optional). ballistics." On November 26 the members of the local For information concerning the Detroit Association and their wives and drags will Branch communicate with D. C. Wilkerson, BRANCH hear the broadcast of the Army-Navy game President, 15-118 General Motors Bldg., De- at luncheon in a room to themselves at the ASSOCIATIONS La Salle Hotel. By way of advertisement to anyone in this vicinity who does not receive FORT WORTH, TEX. an individual announcement due to a break­ The Branch Associations are requested to down in efficiency of the local secretariat, the W. C. Fowler, '23, 2025 Huntington Lane send in their information to the Secretary- going at each of the occasions above billed Treasurer, Annapolis, Md., by the 5th of each will be $1.50 the head, fine or superfine. This HOUSTON, TEX. month in order to insure it making the press. is a very low price for convincing the au­ A regular monthly luncheon will be held thorities at home that there really is a Naval BALTIMORE, MD. at the Texas State Hotel, mezzanine dining Academy Association of Chicago and that its room, on the first Monday of each month For information concerning the Baltimore members are really awfully nice boys. There during the noon hour. Branch, communicate with W. Beverley Bris­ seems to have been some misunderstanding On Oaober 25th, the Houston branch held tor, 2205 N. Charles Street, Baltimore, Md. along these lines, arising out of the traffic breakdowns, trains leaving ahead of schedule, their first meeting at the Hotel Stratford. The BOSTON, MASS. and typographical errors in time tables that following members attended: Geisenhoff, N. H., '13; Whiteford, Chas., '21; Parrott, J. H., The annual dinner of the Naval Academy so frequently occur on the nights when eve­ ning meetings are held. '23; Spangler, J. B., '23; Randolph, A. K., Graduates Association of Boston was held on '24; Wallace, A. B., '26; Blank, C. F., '26; Friday night, Oa. 28, at the University Club See you then. Schirmeyer, T. G., '27; Worth, F. R., '37. in Boston. For information concerning the Chicago Whiteford, Randolph and Parrott recently The Honored guest was Rear Admiral Branch, communicate with Kenneth Mc­ located in Houston and we were pleased to W. T. Tarrant, Commandant First Naval Dis­ Cracken, 135 S. La Salle St. have them at the meeting. There are about trict. fifteen Naval Academy Alumni in Houston The speaker of the evening was Commander CLEVELAND, OHIO ranging from Mr. Maxcy's class, 1884, to A. S. Merrill, who drove up with Tony Ziroli For information concerning the Cleveland Felix Davis, 1939. A. F. Carter, 1905, and from the War College at Newport to tell us Branch, communicate with H. Ray Standt, '19, D. W. Moore, 1921, are associated with oil of his recent tour of duty at Santiago, Chile. 922 Union Trust Bldg. companies located in Houston, but found it Lieutenant Commander G. C. Manning was impossible to attend our first meeting. elected president of our Association for the DENVER, COLO. An Alumni luncheon was held at the coming year. Kendall Preston, '15, was elected Our Navy Wardroom Club (of which Texas State Hotel at noon, October 31st. The vice presidenr and W. E. Haycock, '22, was Annapolis men are a part) held its regular following members were present: Chas. reeleaed secretary-treasurer. The following monthly meeting at luncheon on November Whiteford, '21; Joe Spangler, '23; Art Le­ governors were eleaed: C. C. Soule, '04, for 9th, at the regular meeting place, the Univer­ man, '24; Ted Schirmeyer, '27; Bill Ford, '28; 3 years; E. J. Martin, '28, for 2 years; K. L. sity Club. The speaker was Mr. Blanks, one of and Felix Davis, '39. Moses, '23, for one year. The following con­ the U. S. Delegates to the recenr World Power U. S. S. ARKANSAS visited Galveston for tinue in office as governors: A. S. Kibbee, '03, Conference held in Vienna. Navy Day and some of the Houston Alumni until 1940; H. A. Ellis, '10, and F. B. Craven, made a trip to Galveston to visit classmates Two fairly recent arrivals have made their •16, until 1939. and friends in the regular Navy. Lt. E. W. homes in Denver, H. A. Nelson, '29, who is E. M. Major, retiring president, was voted Lamons, '27, now on the U. S. S. ARKANSAS, a life membership free of dues in appreciation the Assistant District Manager of the U. S. spent the week-end with his former room­ of his untiring efforts on the behalf of the Rubber Company, and H. R. Brannon, '22, mate, T. G. Schirmeyer, '27, who is practicing Association since its inception ten years ago. who lives on Ogden Street. law in Houston. It has been about ten years The meeting had an attendance of 94. The Mr. W. H. Wolfersberger, '80, is the oldest since they had the occasion to see each other. ranking class represented was 1896—the other Alumnus in the Denver Branch. By the way, Lamons has only been married extreme being 1936, a forty-year spread. Rear For information concerning the Denver about four weeks.

14 SHIPMATE Logan, '26, is visiting his folks at Hous­ train returning to New York within ten days; tions as well as a number of prominent busi­ ton. He is on thirty-day leave after serving a luncheon; sparkling water or gingerale, ice and ness leaders who cooperated in making the tour of duty in the Asiatics. cups; and service. affair a success. The dance was preceded by Michaux, '22, is expected to spend some The Special leaves to return to New York a showing of Navy movies, supplied by Lt. time with his relatives in Houston in a few one-half hour after the game. Morgan C. Barrett, Recruiting Officer, Lt. weeks when he returns to the States from Requests for reservations for the Special Ralph R. Gurley, of the Office of the Inspec­ Asiatic duty. should be addressed to THE SPORT COM­ tor of Naval Material, staged a snappy floor We are very anxious to have Naval Acad­ MITTEE, Room 1203, 70 Wall Street. Reser­ show, featuring a precision drill number by emy Alumni in this vicinity get in touch with vations should be accompanied by check or the University of Pittsburgh Rifles. the Houston Branch. This can be done by money order and stamped, self-addressed en­ The entire dance was splendidly handled on calling the Secretary, T. G. Schirmeyer, either velope. Checks should be made out to: R. N. a far larger scale than ever attempted previ­ at his home or at his office. All itinerant FLIPPIN, Chairman, SPORTS COMMITTEE. ously, focused public attention on naval activi­ Academy men passing through Houston are Meetings are held regularly the second ties in the Pittsburgh district, and aroused urged to check in with the Houston Branch much local civilian interest in the Navy. because it is always possible to get several of Tuesdays of each month at luncheon at the the members together and make your visit a Down Town Athletic Club. pleasant one. For information concerning the NEW RICHMOND, VA. YORK BRANCH, communicate with Carl W. D. Whitehead, '19, 703 Grace St. For information concerning the Houston Lamb, 501 5th Avenue. Branch, communicate with T. E. Schirmeyer, Meeting. Indefinite. Cotton Exchange Bldg. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. SAN DIEGO, CALIF. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. T. A. Nicholson, '10, Cotton Exchange Bldg. Meeting. Indefinite. For information concerning the San Diego For information concerning the Indianapo­ Branch, communicate with P. W. Rutledge, lis Branch, communicate with Jasper E. Flem­ '16, P. O. Box 814, Chula Vista, California. ing, 1015 Architeas and Builders Bldg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Indianapolis, Indiana. For information concerning the Philadel­ SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. phia Branch, communicate with Shane H. LOS ANGELES, CAL. King, Secretary, 1515 Locust Street, Phila­ Our President has been East, but we expea delphia, Pa. to welcome his return and have him with us For information concerning the Los Angeles Monday. After attending a conclave at Stock- Branch, communicate with V. Wood, Sec, PITTSBURGH, PA. bridge, Mass., he reports a short sojourn in 737 S. Genesee St. New York; and, if his plans carried, a visit to The Pittsburgh Branch held a dinner meet­ Annapolis. No mention was made as to IVIILWAUKEE, WIS. ing at the Duquesne Club on Friday, October whether he was going to fly home or take a The Milwaukee Branch met at the Pfister 21st. slower means of transportation, but everything Hotel at 1 P. M., Saturday, Nov. 5th, present: Present: is set for him to sit down at lunch with us when we get together. R. T. Whitter, '18; O. D. Colvin, '21; H. M. 1897--C. R. Miller Blume, '22; F. J. Donahue, '26; R. M. Furber, 1911--D. R. Grafton Leo Erck, we are sorry to report, has left '28; K. C. 'Tat" Downey, '17. 1913--H. W. Abbott to permanently live in Washington, D. C, Plans were made to get together at a "Radio 1921--M. C. Barrett and his address will be 1316 18th Street, N. Party" on Nov. 26th and put on a regular 1922--W. S. Clark W. Captain Gleason departs for the East celebration. From the indications it promises R. R. Gurley and will be gone about a month. The Em­ to be a "full house." The party will be held R. H. Miller ployment Committee of which he is chairman at the Pfister Hotel, our regular meeting place. 1923-—L. H. McCandless has had two applications during the past 30 Let "Pat" know if you are coming, if you have 1924-—H. R. Robinson days, and application forms setting forth perti­ not already. 1925--M. A. Powell nent data for positions have been prepared by For information concerning the Milwaukee 1926-—C. E. Briner the Captain and his Committee. In future they Branch, communicate with K. C. Downey, 1927-—L. W. Carpenter will be used by each applicant who petitions 3328 North Bartlett Ave. J. F. Hellauer the Committee. 1934-—C. B. Coen Several members commented upon the poor NEW ORLEANS, LA. 1937--G. P. Carroll attendance of our membership at the recent Midshipmen's Luncheon. It is regrettable that Philip Seymour, '08, 822 Perdido St. Carlton Coen, 1934, came over from Can­ more of us could not get together and turn ton, Ohio, to attend his first meeting. out in force on that occasion, but we hope NEW YORK, A^. Y. George Carroll, 1937, has just arrived in for a better score next year. The New York Branch is arranging what is Pittsburgh, representing the Cellophane Divi­ The National Secretary-Treasurer, Edwin probably the absolute tops in a special train sion of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Com­ F. Cochrane, recently addressed a request to for the Army-Navy game. pany. our local Association, stating that at the meet­ The train will leave New York at 9:15 a. m., Larry Kuhn, 1933, has moved to Baltimore, ing of the Board of Trustees which was held stopping at Newark, N. J., at 9:30 a. m., and where he will represent Water Treatment at the Officers' Club, Annapolis, Maryland, on Company of America. arrive at the siding alongside the Municipal October 7 that it was voted to ask that our Station at 11:30 a. m.—just forty-five minutes For information concerning the Pittsburgh Association nominate three members to be Branch, communicate with C. E. Briner, 1005 before the Midshipmen march on the field. considered for a Trusteeship in the National Liberty Bldg. The cost is five dollars ($5.00). organization. It would seem that of the three the National body will probably select one. The cars will be numbered and only 70 seats PITTSBURGH NAVi' DAY CELEBRATION It was further stated that while there was some will be sold in each car which, with 80 seats Pittsburgh's observance of Navy Day was disadvantage in the fact that such a Trustee available, insures no one will be crowded. the most elaborate celebration the city has might seldom attend a meeting, the fact that There will be a guard for each car and only ever had for the occasion. Five hundred at­ business might be conduaed by the Round those who hold tickets for the particular car tended the Navy Day Cabaret Dance, at the Robin method would enable that particular can enter. A porter has been engaged for each beautiful Urban Roof of the Wiliam Penn Trustee to cast his vote in the Association's car who will provide lunch, etc. There will be Hotel, under the joint sponsorship of the affairs; and it was further requested that if a roving guitar and/or an accordion player Pennsylvania Chapter of the Navy League of possible the nominations be in the hands of cruising the train who will be familiar with the United States, the U. S. Naval Reserve the Secretary-Treasurer by November 10. As all songs. Officer's Association, and the U. S. Naval our coming luncheon will be held November The cost is $5.00 each. For that the cus­ Academy Alumni Association of Pittsburgh. 7, there was a chance that the nominations tomer gets:—Transportation to and from, the Captain Cyrus R. Miller headed the joint would not arrive at the time stated. Consulta­ return part of the ticket being good for any committee of the sponsoring organiza­ tion with some of the members who could

DECEMBER, 1938 15 be reached as well as air mail communication of the Naval Academy as the opening of that 6401 Georgia Ave., or Capt. W. H. Bullis, with our President crystallized in the nomina­ career. The thought was developed that at a Silver Spring, Md. tions of Admiral Hugo Osterhaus, Captain later date a plaque from the Alumni Associa­ The Branch is arranging for prominent men H. M. Gleason, and Captain R. P. McCul- tion and in memory of Commodore Sloat may to address their meetings during the season. lough; and these names have been forwarded be presented to the school. For information, communicate with Capt. W. to the National body for consideration. Before closing, we have just received a flash H. Bullis, Silver Spring, Md. Our last luncheon was well attended. It was that Pat Donavin was last seen boarding an a pleasure to have again with us Captain airplane in the East bound for his new duties Stanford Moses, as well as Lieutenant Colonel in South America. Our hearty good wishes Porter, a graduate of the Academy and now go with him, and one of these bulletins will stationed at the Presidio in the Chemical War­ follow him up. fare Service. The Captain spoke a few words Make every effort to report aboard at 12 Shipmates of his recent visit South and of his having o'clock and give our President a hearty wel­ attended some of the meetings of the Alumni come. group in Los Angeles. He told of their work and of their spirit and suggested that it For information concerning the San Fran­ meet might be well for us occasionally to get to­ cisco Branch, communicate with Russel C. gether in the evening. This would enable a Ryan, 909 Hyde St. more intimate meeting and eliminate the ne­ cessity for a quick get away and a return to our ST. LOUIS, MO. offices such as the midday makes necessary to For information concerning the St. Louis most of us. Branch, communicate with W. P. Kellogg, 630 As a part of Navy Day Lt. Commander Van South 2nd St. Horn accompanied by Hubert McLellan pro­ ceeded to the Commodore Sloat School WASHINGTON, D. C. where they addressed the students. A brief history of Commodore Sloat and his intimate The Washington Branch met at the Army- association with early California history as Navy Club on November 4th. About fifty well as the part he played in Monterey was members attended. The Speaker of the eve­ told. The history of Lieutenant Bartlett was ning was Sir Wilmot Lewis, a noted corre­ 176 MAIN ST subsequently developed wherein he was duly spondent of the LONDON TIMES who gave eleaed Mayor of this city, but shortly there­ a very interesting talk. after was ordered by the Navy back to duty. The Branch is completing arrangements to This gave the pupils and all those privileged attach several special cars to the B. & O. special ANNAPOLIS to listen in some faas which are not as widely train for the Army-Navy Game. Those who known as they should be. Commander Van wish to avail themselves of those arrangements Horn then spoke of the Navy as a career and please communicate with either R. D. Stinson,

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Clarence Fuhrman's W.I.P. Radio Broadcasting Orchestra will furnish the dance music, and excellent professional entertainers are already engaged. The physical requirements for a bang up good time have been provided by the Hotel and the Committee, now it just remains for the Navy and its friends to enjoy, and add to, the fun.

Send your reservations direct to the Bellevue, and enclose your check for $3.50 per plate. As a sugges­ tion, one may reserve a table for ten, and then make up his own party. Wear tuxedo or tail coat, and when the siren sounds, be in the Ballroom for a "never to be forgotten" Navy Ball.

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