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VOL. XIX. LKINGTON, VIRGINIA, MONDAY, SEPT. 21, 1925 No. 1 GEN. WOOD SENDS SAGE TO CORPS DISTINGUISHED BRITISH SQUADRON DEFEATS WOFFORD THROUGH GEN. HOLS WHO RETUllS OFFICER ADDRESSES AROUND THE tfORLD THE CORPS OF CADETS IN INITIAL GAME; GREEN LINE Sir Fredrick Maurice Applies PROTES IMPREGNABLE BARRIER Visits Military Schools Teachings of Jackson To Office of Cadet Life. France and England. THE GOVERNOR G^ERAL White Runs Seventy Yards For Touchdown From Kickoff In Sec- Manila. February!, 1925- On Saturday, September 5th, ond Half—Accurate Passing In Last Gen. Nichols is home Dear Gen. Nichols: the corps was addressed by Quarter Features. after a period of ten mo Major General Sir Frederick travel which carried him t When you see the •ps of ca- Maurice of the Royal British most important countries The Flying Squadron defeated Wofford College Saturday aft- dets, please extend greetings ArmyV cities of the world. The Gler- and best wishes to th 1. It is a ernoon, i nthe first game of the season, by a score of 9 to 0. General Cocke, presiding, al and Mrs. Nichols sailed [om fine body of young 1. I wish The game was fast, full of pep, and hard-played from start to the youths of the In try could first presented General Nichols Cuba for Panama on Decelber finish. Although the score doesn't seem to indicate it, V. M. I. all have as good a til (ning given to the cadets who gave him such 4th. The next stop was mafc at in conjunction wit the high easily outplayed and outclassed her opponents in every depart- an ovation as has never before San Francisco. Christma kvas ideals and sound ility which ment of the game. characterizes the V ;inia Mili- been heard in the Jackson Me- spent on the high seas en ute V. M. L's line, although expected to be weak, proved itself to tary Institute. morial Hall. After a few words to the Hawaiian Islands [lere be a barrier that was hard to break, and the Wofford backs With kindest rega of greeting Superintendent Hilo agd Honolulu were v ted. Sincerely made very few gains either through the line or around the (Signed): LEO> RD WOOD. -emeritus introduced the dis- From this point the boa :on- ends. The visitors were able to register only one first down tinguished visitor. tinued to Japan, stoppinj at Gen. E. W. Nichols, I M. I., 'during the entire game, which fact speaks well for the Cadet de- Lexington, Va. Sir Fredrick Maurice is a grad- Yokahama, Tokio, and oto fense. uate of Sandhurst, the military and thence to China. Fain ancl Mondy were by far the outstanding stars in the academy of Great Britain, and Experiences In the Ori|d jtyle. O'Berry, topics, among which is "The The ship was met by E glish pj "" 'j Smith, Yates, and Barkley were Plays On Liner rengaria and Life of Lee, the G^nen'l » He and American gunboats hich also bright lights on the line. I^Pat has 'aiso made a study of mili- GIVE STATEMENTS offered safe convoy inb the In the backfield, White and tary schools and colleges all over ; Caldwell were the most conspic- )c/t of Shanghai. Durir f the Faulkner Encouraged By To the V. M. "Ramblin' the world and is therefore a j uous stars. They both played night heavy machine gui fire Prospects. Keydets" goes thI singular hon- real authority on all branches | their usual good brand of foot- was heard on shore with few or of receiving tie praise and of military education. With the arrival of anuiuanotherjballu 1 Dall. . Whitwnitee gavgavee thtnee C^rpc^orpss a stray bullets striking tht bow commendation OB two contin- In opening his address, Gen- September every human under | treat by receiving the ki^k-off of the boat. It was learr d the ents. The orchJtra was com- eral Maurice expressed the pro- sixty years of age can't keep his | at the beginning of the second next morning that the d< eated posed of Redue, patson, Zendt, found sympathy of the British mind from turning to the sub- half and racing seventy ya^ds, Governor of Shanghai w re- Houston, Brewligton, Nelson people with the United States in ject of football. Since that in- through the entire Wofford tiring from the city. Gen. Miller, Mathewsjn, Scott and the disaster that had so recent- cludes us, we naturally let our team, for a touchdown. He was Nichols in the company >f the Ryder. This c anization con- ly befallen the great airship thoughts dwell on the prospects also responsible: for the field Rev. C. F. McRae, an Ei scopal tracted to fur music on Shenandoah. of the Flying Squadron. goal during the fourth quarter. minister doing missionar work board the Beretgaria, Cunard He then reviewed the history Frankly, our prospects are Besides these two acts, "Windy" in China and a member of the liner, and in thtfr European and of V. M. I. and spoke of the po- good; that is, as good as could was in every play and was a class of '93, visited the American tour f covered about sition it had attained, remark- be expected after losing nine great help to the defense as well scene of the ghting ten thousand nfles in less than ing that, "For every officer in letter men from last year's as the offense. His passing too and saw about Hmdred ja. a month. the Bfitish army who has heard squad. Eight of these were in was very accurate. He and and fifty of the wound who After Finals at V. M. I. the of West Point, there are three the line, only one being a back- "Ned" Yates showed themselves had been carried to the 1 jspital. orchestra disb; nded until June who know of V. M. I.' As an field man. to be a real passing combination In speaking of the incii ent he 21st. At Rich nond during the explanation of this he told of It's very easy to see from this by gaining sixty-five yards in also told how the French colon- last week in J| ne the orchestra how the campaigns of Lee and that the team this year will five minutes with two of their ists have put up revetnjen ts to appeared at t e city's largest Jackson are studied in the have altogether a green line. well-handled passes. protect their reservations theatre, the ational, where schools of tactics throughout Most of our line is made up of "Snail" Caldwell made two against the frequent street their repertoii received highly the world and while the latter men from last year's Rat squad beautiful runs of about thirty fights which occur in thfcit city. favorable from large was a West Point man he first and consists of a lot of heavy yards each. He also displayed Other cities visited wen Hong- audiences as [.veil as from the!came into prominence at the material that needs thorough some good head work from the kong and Canton before leaving Richmond pr^s. outbreak of the Civil War when seasoning. quarter-back position. Willis, for the Philippine Islailds. In During the next week the or- he was a professor at V. M. I. Our hopes are elevated, how- Harmeling, Gfroerer and Deit- Manila a large number <&f Insti- chestra furniihed music for a He referred to Colonel Hender- ever, when we glance at the rich did commendable work in tute men on duty with the U. S. series of dances throughout the backfield. That portion of the ContlnuL>d on Page Six) the backfield with their furious troops in the Philippines met state of Virginia, playing in Squadron is strong, fast, and plunges and fast end runs. Gen. Nichols and provided en- Richmond, Portsmouth, Hamp- OPENING HOPS experienced. It is made up of The team as a whole showed tertainment for him during his ton, Danvil e, the Culpeper The 1926 Hop Committee men who have from two to up better than had been expect- stay. The next three stops Horse Show and at Fredericks- announces that the Opening three years of 'varsity exper- ed by some, and undoubtedly were Java, Singapore, and In- burg. Hops will be held in the gym- ience. was a little more seasoning, will dia. While in India trips were On July eighth the cadets nasium on the nights of the No one can make any safe prove itself to be a strong, ag- made to Calcutta, Bombay, sailed from New York aboard 25th and 2Gth with possibly predictions about the outcome j gressive football machine, Delhi, and Agra. From this the R. M. S. Berengaria. Dur- a dansant on Saturday after- of the season at such an early The Wofford team put up a point we follow the tour to ing the six 1 lays' voyage across, noon. George Maddins' stage as this. After the team fight that it can well be proud Celon, through the Red Sea and the cadets played twice daily "Delawarians" of Wilming- has played the first three of. Its backfield displayed some to Cairo and Alexandria in for dances, one in the afternoor ton, Delaware, received the games, predictions can be made fast material with lots of drive Egypt. Passing from the land and one in the evening. Arri - contract. This orchestra has for the re3t of the seoson with to it. Wri ^vas the outstand- of the Pyramids, Gen. and Mrs. 'ricj? ing in Cherbourg on Bai lie been satisfactorily recom- a certain amount of accuracy. rie visitors' back- Nichols continued on to Italy ing playe Day the orchestra journeyed to mended as an excellent en- However, one thing can be f Id down his posi- and visited the historic cities of field and Paris where they spent the ten semble. said, and that is, if the line tion as J irback in good Naples, Rome, and Genoa. Be- ; days preceding th£ .r return to The gym will be decorated comes through and measures up ams and Kirkle" lieving that no tour would be form./ the states. W'^JI ^P^rig the with paper streamers in lav- to the standard set by the back- nt work at th complete without visiting the alsj*'eir cadets played endar interwoven with snow field, the alumni and corps can ions. | battlefields of the late war, ley's cabaretntEEl whi:e, representative of the look forward to a season worthy they went into France. Of f show ne did not'j entirely A Fall Season. of the Flying Squadron and V. a light i' CADETS MAKE ENVIABLE cal Corps, Battery "E," 6th THIRD CLASS COMMITTEE DESIGNS STRIKING PIN RECORD AT CAMP MEADE Field Artillery, and the Fourth Company of R. O. T. C., but be- IN RECORD TIME ing defeated by the First Com- Win In Baseball and Track. Artists and Class Officers Com- pany R. O. T. C. GRAHAM 4 FATHER bine In Unique R. O. T. C. camp last summer In order to keep up the mor- Creation. Experience has tanght them VHAT Keydets want and was a success from every stand- ale of those socially inclined, HOW they: »nt it. point. In military, athletic and dances were provided every President Wiplf presided at social lines the present first Friday night and were largely the first meeting of the Class of class upheld the enviable rec- attended. V. M. I.'s distinctive '28 on Sunday night, Sept. 6, ftts, Shoes, Hosiery, ath Robes, Slippers ords established by former V. white uniforms being much in. and announced that the purpose M. I. units at Camp Meade. The evidence. In this respect it be of the assembly was primarily Agents A. G. Spding Bros. Institute was the only college comes necessary to mention the to decide upon the nature of, sending Artillery or Cavalry week-ends spent in nearby cit- and to appoint a pin committee. Sellers of the 500-Mile Shoe units to camp with the Infan- ies. These, it has been said, A committee consisting of try. As in former years Caval- stand out like oases in a desert the class officers and two others Phone 62 ry and Artillery were organized in every sense of the word. In of an artistic inclination was as a company under the com- fact Camp Meade had been agreed upon as the best consti- mand of Capt. Catesby Jones, painted to us by our predeces- tuency. Accordingly, the out- while the Infantry unit was sors in colorful descriptions par standing class artists, Gfroerer united with the V. P. I. Infantry alelling Dante's "Inferno," and Morgan, were unanimously in another company. Infantry which was not far wrong as was elected as the creative section PATTON'S training consisted of close and discovered. Altogether the six of the committee. extended order, rifle range and weeks' camp was time well For two whole days and thier and Gen's Furnisher practice marches. The Artillery spent. nights the popular designers unit was thoroughly drilled in labored. So diligently had they battery mounting and recon- DISTINGUISHED BRITISH worked that two nights later MAIN STRET naissance of position, although OFFICER ADDRESSES THE they were prepared to submit Directly Opposite Lengton Hotel actual firing and conduct of fire CORPS OF CADETS their results for the approval of was cutj down due to ammuni- (Continued from Pace One) their colleagues on the com- tion shortage. The Cavalry mittee. After much delibera son's "Life of Jackson," which Re^y-made Clothing, and Clching made to order. went through rifle range, is known as the military Bible tion the pin design was agreed FuUine of Shoes, Hats, Suit fases and Hand Bags. mounted drill and tactical prob- of the British Army. He con upon and the details were ex- Ag(^t for Cluett and Manhatln Shirts. lems. Especial importance was gratulated the men of the corps plained to Mr. Burke, represen- Arrkv Brand Collars and Cuft. attached to the police of camp, on their good fortune in attend- tative of the Charles Elliott Co. Full ine of Underwear. which received unfavorable ing this institution which has The contract was made with JERJEYS and SWEATEllHpecialty. comment from the V. M. I. de- the unique distinction of being said company and the date of tail. The training period was the only military academy in delivery was set for November All fends of Pennants antHw Tops. closed by a practice march in the world whose cadet corps fifteenth. which night maneuvers featur- was ever called into battle as a The committee is much ed. fighiing unit This was, in his pleased with their results and YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED mind, a great waste ot material are quite confident that their The inter-company track in using these trained men for class will agree with them that meet was the first athletic event this type of fighting, but he the '28 pin has never been of importance. The Second agreed that the unusual circum- equalled in beauty and original- Company, composed of V. stances fully justified such a ity of idea. P. I. and V. M. I. infantry, won course. THE POST EXCHANGE the meet and the Third Com- A new rival for Jack Demp- He spoke of the characteris- pany, V. M. I. Cavalry and Ar- sey's crown appeared Friday tics of General Jackson which tillery, took second place. The night when Paul Berlenbach Supplies for Cadets he named in the order of their honor of high point school fell won the light-heavyweight title importance as strength of to V. M. I. with a score of 68 1-2 by battering Jimmy Slattery for character, which comes before out of a possible 112 points. A eleve nrounds. As he left the either ability or courage; his list of men placing in the meet Stadium where the fight had ASK PETE ability to think at times when follows: Tbeen held the champion made others were idling and waiting 100 yard dash—1st, Willis; the following prediction to Jack He fyiows About Anythiig You Need for sudden inspiration; and fi- 2nd, Lipscomb; 3rd, Shelley. Kearns, the legal manager of nally he always kept his One mile run—1st, Diuguid; the heavyweight champion, "In thoughts to himself until he had 3rd, Covington. another year I expect to see covered his plans in such a 120 yard Hurdles—2nd, Mui; Dempsey in the corner opposite shape that he was confident Order It Thru Pete 3rd, Barkley. me and the heavyeight cham- that they would work and that 880 yard run—1st, Diuguid; pionship in my hands when the they were the best that could be 3rd, Hinman. bell rings." made to fit the situation. His 220 yard dash—1st, Willis; fiery energy and complete ab- 2nd, Deitrich. sence of self-seeking made of QUALITY and SERVICE 220 yard hurdles—2nd, Mui. him the ideal right arm of Lee. WAYLAND-GORRELL DRUG CO,, Inc Two mile run—1st, Coving- ton ; 3rd, Smith, W. W. After his talk he was intro- Parker, oheaffer, Waterman, Conklin Pens. Javelin throw—1st, White, duced to some members of the 2nd, Caldwell. first class who escorted him NORRIS & NUNNALLY CANDIES Discus throw—1st, White. through barracks. KODAKS AND FILMS Shot put—1st, White. COLLEGE WRITING PAPER V. M. I. ORCHESTRA MEETS ODORLESS DRY CLEANER Pole vault—Barkley tied for PRAISE IN EUROPEAN first place. AND AMERICAN TOUR 35 N. Jefferson St. PHONE 514 In the R. O. T. C. vs. C. M. T. (Continued from Page One) Terms: CASH C. track meet, won by the R. O. T. C., V. M. I. men were again in was extremely appreciative. THE PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK the van, placing as follows: Returning on the Berengaria —of— 100 yard dash—1st, Willis. the Cadet orchestra played for LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA 220 yard dash—1st, Willis; dances on shipboard as on the Capital - - - $50,000.00 2nd, Deitrich. trip over and received many Surplus - - - $50,000.00 880 yard run—1st, Hinman. generous offers, including one Accounts Solicited Mile run—2nd, Diuguid. from Jay Kaufman, the eminent Two mile run—2nd, Coving- theatrical manager, and one McCOY'S ton. from Mary Hay, premiere dan- Low hurdles—1st, Mui. seuse of the New York stage. Fancy Groceries Discus throw—1st, White. Arriving in New York on Corner Main and Washington Streets Shot put—1st, White, July 21st, the orchestra dis- javelin throw—3rd, Caldwell. banded. Redue, Houston, Wat- PHONE 503 TfSe baseball team of the 3rd son and Zendt being lost by EATWELL CAFE Main Street SACHS Opp. Lexington Hoti Company, composed entirely of graduation, the leaders of the 12 North V. M. I. nen, passed a very suc- orchestra are now attempting A Clean l'late To Eat. Men's\Clothing, Hats, Shoes cessful i Jeason, defeating teams the difficult task of filling their TRY OUR REGULAR DINNER 50c ar«d Furnishings Tank School, the Medi- places for the ensuing year. from tht 7 Nelson St. Lexington, Va CADETS The CADET solicit? your co-operation in obtaining inter- PATRONIZE THE esting news items, and alumni notes; it welcomes your manuscripts bith editorial and humorous; it appreciates COUNTY NEWS JOB OFFICE Shaner's Taxi Scrvicc. your kind interest and helpful suggestions; it is determined to be the "Pulse of V. M. I." Nice Printing Seven and Five-Passenger Cars CAPTAIN WEAVER GIVEN Major Trinkle of the Electric- and BACHELOR SUPPER BY al Engineering Department and CADETS Captain Mann of the Civil En- No Other gineering Department are en- University Of Rockbridge Baths WHEN REAL SERVICE IS WANTED CALL ME tering the Boston Tech this Is Scene of Festivities. PHONES 203-161-2127 month to pursue special work Opposite Presbyterian Sunday Scho* It was the night before Cap- for one year before returning Room. tain Weaver's departure from to the Institute to continue their MAIN ST. LEXINGTON, VA the ranks of the bachelors and work as instructors. Major a motly throng of students, the Dillard is entering Harvard this intelligencia of V. M. I. were as- fall, pursuing work leading to LEXINGTON STEAM BAKERY, INC. sembled in his honor. The Uni- the degree of Master of Science versity dining hall, illuminated in Chemical Engineering. Cap- with the soft glow of candle tain L. H. Ryland of the De- Home of Good Things to Eat light and decorated in red, partment of Romance Lan- PIES—CAKES white and yellow, was truly a guages is in Paris and Captain DOUGHNUTS scene for festivities. S. F. Blain of the Department of CREAM PUFFS Ale Hart, toastmaster, deliv- Spanish is in Spain. They will ered the opening address, ex- remain in these countries dur- pressing the regret of the as- ing the coming year. We Make Prompt Deliveries sembly that Captain Weaver The following new officers Phone 133 was deserting the hilarious state have been added to the aca J. T. MILLER BROWN'S CLEANING WORKS of bachelorhood for the bonds demic staff with the opening of PQOTOGRAPflER Cleaning and Pressing of matrimony. To this the con- the present session: 28 8. Main Street Phone III TAKES YOUR PICTURE Major Quinn Gray, a grad- firmed bachelors responded Group* of Every Kind. AGENCY AT V. M. I. PRESSING SHOP heartily. uate of the U. S. Military Acad- Films Developed and Finished. ORDER BY MAIL OR PHON* On the Captain's right was emy has been appointed as as- the vacant chair of the bride, sistant professor in Mathemat- Miss Mildred Carr 6f Hampton, ics. Major Gray is a retired of- Va. A toast was proposed to ficer of the Coast Artillery her honor by Henry Covington, Corps and has had a distin- TAILORED AT FASHION VARK a student of the University. guished record throughout his Ale Hart again arose, propos- career. ing a toast to the groom. The Major Henry S. Kane, III, a gentlemen present drank to the graduate of the V. M. I., Class health and happiness of the of 1910, has been appointed As- Captain with much gusto. Cap- sistant Professor of English. tain Weaver then made an ad- Captain J. A. Mitchell of the dress in which he expressed his 'Class of 1923 has been appoint- gratitude for the good will of ! ed Assistant Professor in the the cadets, following this with Department of Spanish. a toast to the bachelors. I Captain R. K. Waring of the Until now no mention has Class of 1924 has been appoint- been made of the refreshments ed Assistant Professor in the which were chiefly of the liquid Department of Electrical Engi- variety, as has doubtless been neering. Values are suspected and which proved Captain J. W. Yates of the ideal for the occasion. Class of 1924 has been appoint- Convincing As the evening progressed, ed Assistant Professor in the the guests grew even more ani- Department of Electrical Engi- mated until finally Bud Mears neering. /HE desire to give greater became inspired to give a dem- Captain W. I. Hurt of the lvalues is more than a desire onstration showing the slide Class of 1925 has been appoint- rule in action. The engineers ed Assistant Professor in the here. We actually do it. Our Royal present applauded hilariously, Department of English. Park suits for Fall, tailored for us though several Liberal Artists Captain J. C. Hanes of the exclusively at Fashion Park, ere were seen to smile derisively. Class of 1925 has been appoint- convincing evidence of our ability- However, the Captain rewarded ed Assistant Professor in the Mears for his efforts with half Department of Civil Engineer- to give greater values than most a glass of refreshments. ing. stores dare. The Captain was next ad- In addition to the above the following new R. 0. T. C. offi- dressed bj Sam Nugent, Jimmy Superior Values Adams, Walter Love, and i\llan cers have been place on duty on Hopper on behalf of their re- the post: Sty'le supremacy in Roylal Park, tailored at Fashion Pt.rk in cloths of supcricr spective classes, in which they Captain R. C. Moore of the U. value pledged their friendship ind S. Field Artillery succeeds Cap- sincerest regard for the futire tain Handy as Assistant Pro- ! A Business Suit happiness of Captain and ]|'rs. fessor of Military Science and 50 Weaver. Tactics. Keeping y'ou well dressed for business at low cost. See Channel Gray) an exclu- Tactics. The party broke up all too sive range of fabrics soon due to the departure ;of Lieutenant John W. More- land, U. S. Engineer Corps, suc- ! Captain Weaver for his trqjn. A Stormproof Topcoat . He was accompanied by several ceeds Lieutenant Gilland as As- 40 of his guests as far as Gosh sistant Professor of Military Par-Kerry tcpcoats are tailored at Fash- ion Park. Stornprcof, jerviceable and The party drove off amid t|e Science and Tactics. sty'l.jh lusty cheers of an "old yell. Lieutenant Kent C. Lambert, i U. S. Cavalry, succeeds Lieuten- FACULTY NOTES ant Heiberg as Assstant Pro- J. E. DEAVER & SONS In carrying out the progra jfessor of Military Science and of raising the academic stan ' Tactics. Friends To Cadets Clothiers and Furnishers ards of the Institute many o PHONE 25 the officers assigned to dut AGNOR BROS. Main Street—Opposite Courthouse. LEXINGTON, VA. here are being given the oppor tunity to take post-graduat General Merchandise courses at other colleges. MAIM STREET birth (Birmingham) amid the THE CADET people whom he loved and whom We are prone to hear much of the V. M. I. Spirit... We are Publication of the he so faithfully served. told it is intangible—so it is. We hear it is the fire, the VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE Colonel Smith entered the In- driving force of this venerable old institution, and it is. LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA stitute in September, 1879, and But if there was ever a tangible exhibition of driving force, Member Southern Intercollegiate Newspaper Association. after three years of successful- of that Spirit of V. M. I., it was strikingly furnished by PUBLISHED WEEKLY ON MONDAYS. CADET OFFICE ly accomplished work, graduat- Ten cents per copy. THAT FOOTBALL TEAM on Alumni Field Saturday. Subscription rate: $2.50 per year. ed as Captain and Adjutant of All other com- Big Team, scrubs and football men, we are proud of you. All business communications should be addressed to the Business Manager, the corps—a unique distinction municationa should be addressed to the Editor. In you we place every confidence, every hope of carrying and one that was never dupli- EDITORIAL BOARD the Red, White and Yellow to eminence. It isn't that you cated prior to nor subsequent to Editor-in-Chief win, Big Team, that counts—it's how you play the game. the date of his graduation. EDWARD M. KIRBY We believe and we know you will be the fightingest, the After graduation he returned CARTER PAGE Managing Editor drivingest of all V. M. I. teams. Associates to his home town and rose P. W. SMITH W. W GREINER JOHN CRIDER through merit to the Presidency Athletic? of the Birmingham Trust and J. W. SHEFFIELD ' Humorous »•• Alumni P. D. TROXI.ER Sir Fredrick Maurice in his discussion of Stonewall Jackson Savings Company, which posi- Exchanges W. G. MASSEY Assistant News Editor CAREY FROTH INGHAM pointed out three salient points in his character upon which we tion he filled at the time of his S. B. SIG-HTLER y"/.""!".!'.'."'.'." Assistant Editor DICK TAYLOR Office Associate would do well to meditate: death. In the business and fi- 1. Strength of character. nancial activities of his native BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Business Manager JOHNSON COUCH ... 2. Ability to think clearly. .Assistant Business Manager city and of his native state he A. R. GEISEN J. THOMSON ADAMS ..Advertising Manager 3. Knack of keeping thoughts to self. was a leader and many are the J. E. NEVIN Assistant Advertising Manager G. H. LIPSOOMB Assistant Advertising Manager In most men the necessity of the first is self-evident; the ab poor in worldly goods who will A. W. DEITRICH Circulation Manager J. R. ADKINS Assistant Circulation Manager sence of the second plainly visible, and the value of the third rise up to call him blessed. J. A. WILLIS Assistant Circulation Manager wasted in avalanches of superfluous conversation. Colonel Smith retained his in- OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GENERAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OF V. M. I. terest in matters military and Entered at the Post Office of Lexineton. Virginia, as second-class mail. Accented for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in Section 1103, Act of October 3, 1911, au- served his state and country in thorized April 3, 1922. the Spanish-American War as When one takes into full consideration the literary and artistic Colonel of Infantry. tastes of the great mass of the American people one is greatly In the World War he was far puzzled as to what American culture really is. Not long ago a beyond the age limit besides be- OUR POLICY representative of The Sniper was visiting in one of the supposed- ing physically unfit. He gave With the first issue of the CADET it is customary to editorial- ly large cultured cities of the country. While in the city he inter- generously of both his time and ly haggle over policies. Despite this urge of well-founded tradi- viewed the head of one of the news distributors located there. His means to his country's cause, tion we feel it sufficient to announce that the CADET will earnest- reception was quite cordial, but when he broached the subject of serving besides as Commander ly endeavor to give truthful and unbiased accounts; it will at- having The Sniper distributed to the various news-stands by this of Birmingham's Home Guard tempt to make helpful and constructive suggestions; it will firm- firm he was met with a polite but firm refusal on the grounds that and environs. ly and sincerely hold to what it considers right and fair. Quite the material used in this publication was not risque enough to be He gave too two sons to the spineless would we be if we tolerated any other opinion. alable. Nation's Army, both of whom Would it not be better if the amateur and professional reform- were Institute Alumni, and each ers, the evangelists and heads of the Christian Endeavor could be of whom reflected credit upon induced to exert their untiring efforts for the supression of comic their native state, upon their vulgarity instead of expending so much energy on such questions parents and upon their Alma as birth control and prohibition? Mater. TO THE RATS Colonel Smith was a loyal and true graduate of the Virginia Welcome, Rats, we're glad to see you. Virginia's school of arms Military Institute. To her NEW BOOKS FOR THE LIBRARY is a man's school and as men will you be treated. Conduct your- throughout forty-five years he The Lihrary has recently been the recipient of three valuable selves as such and success will be yours during this early stage gave generously of his time and gifts of books. A collection of forty-four volumes on Economics of your cadetship as well as in years to come. The life here is no means. was received from the library of C. J. Collins, '16, former Cadet bed of roses as you have already discovered. This first year is Many a poor boy from Ala- Librarian and now a member of the firm of E. E. McCrow, De- your trial under fire. The way may be hard but remember that bama he financed through their triot, Mich. in no other year of your stay at the Institute are you under as college careers and very many Professor George Lansing Raymond and his publishers, G. P. strict a scrutiny by your officers and instructors. So hit the line othehs better circumstanced he Putnam and Sons, have presented a six-volume set of Professor hard, get a little better shine on those shoes, stand up a little bit induced to come to his Alma Raymond's poetical works. straighter, put a little more time on your work and you will be Mater, the institution he so dear- In commemoration of the seventieth birthday of George Ed playing the game as it should be played. ly loved. ward Woodberry, V. M. I. was designated as "one of the import- You Rats as members of the fourth class at V. M. I. come into a Not Birmingham alone will ant libraries and educational institutions of this country and glorious heritage: the principles of Stonewall Jackson are yours mourn his loss; there are hosts Europe" to receive a six-volume set of his collected essays re- to study, the courage of the New Market Corps is yours to emu- of Institute men who knew him cently published by Harcourt-Brace. late, and the wonderful V. M. I. spirit is yours to incorporate into and loved him! The CADET tenders the thanks and appreciation of the Corps your being. May God bless his memory, to the friends and alumni who have shown their regard for the Here if we may be permitted to digress, a few words concerning and may all of us emulate his Institute in this manner. this spirit may not be amiss. While we realize the impossibility many virtues and follow the ex- of explaining the unexplainable, we would like to state that this ample he set of faithfulness to spirit is without doubt the greatest thing you will experience high principles ancl loyalty to while at the Institute. Why is it that alumni, young and old, re- Col. Tom Smith, '82, president of the Birmingham Trust and friends! Savings Company, former president of the Alumni Association, turn by the hundreds at Finals! Why is it that V. M. I. teams He was a man—a man of and one of the most respected and beloved men in the South, died fight through to victory over representatives of schools twice as whom this institution is justly last Friday morning at his home in Birmingham. large? What makes the blood run warm and what thrills you proujl. In his death Birmingham loses one of her most distinguished when the "Spirit" is played? The answer is the same in every By command of Brigadier citizens; the South one of her noblest exemplars of true Southern case, the spirit of V. M. I. Gene-al Cocke. chivalry and manhood; and V. M. I. one of her greatest and most Your cadetship here is a game, part of the game of life, and one G. A. DERBYSHIRE. illustrious sons. Of excellent heritage, endowed with a brilliant which it takes backbone to play. You have left home and the intellect, possessed of a magnetic ancl charming personality, Col. comforts of home for barracks life and hard work. Can you get "Tom" won for himself a deep and permanent place in the hearts JOHNNY FAIN RESIGNS up for reveille every cold winter morning, stand at rigid attention of his fellow-men. His death, tragical as it is, serves only to ac- in the icy winds which sweep down from House Mountain, eat in Yesterday morning the Class centuate the esteem in which he was held, to recall pleasant as- silence in the mess hall, and obey those in authority over you? of 3926 accepted the resigna- sociations and tasks well-done, and to freshen and enliven our al- Can you shine your shoes and keep your uniforms, quarters, and tion* of John M. Fain as presi- ready existing veneration of one of the best, the noblest men we equipment spotlessly clean? Can you learn and obey the regula- den; of the Cotillion Club and know. tions? And on top of this, can you study hard for nine months K. C. Harmeling as vice-presi- and be declared proficient in your academic work? This is a big dert. Frisky was immediately order, but if you can fill it you are well on your way towards be- Headquarters of 1882, a former President of elo-ted president and Henry ing a V. M. I. man worthy of the name. ViVrginia Military Institute. the V. M. I. Alumni Assiciation Codington was made vice-presi- Lexington, Va. and throughout an active and deit. September 19, 1925. successful career a loyal and in- This was the second time Special Orders, terested friend of this institu- Jchnny turned in his resigna- No. 15. tion. tim due to academic deficien- I. It becomes the sad duty of Colonel Smith passed away cies, and both times it was vio- The CADET extends to Osmond T. Jamerson its sincerest con- the Superintendent to announce. quietly and without premonition lintly opposed. It was with a gratulations. '27 has given him its greatest honor. We are con- to officers and cadets the death on the morning of the 17th in- amse of regret that '26 permit- fident he is both worthy and capable of receiving it. As president of Colonel Tom O. Smith of stant and the interment of his fed him to relinquish the posi- of his class he fills a position left vacant by one who has won the Birmingham, Alabama, a dis- mortal remains took place at 4 tion he so well earned and so respect and esteem of us all—Jimrny Adams. tinguished graduate of the class p. m. today in the place of his capably filled. Aleck Curtiss, '16, is with the White punts to Wright on Wof- yard line. Quarter ended here. ed on Wofford's 12-yard line. Whereas the sad tidings of firm of J. E. Curtis, Contrac- ford's 10-yard line; he is down- Score: V. M. I., 0; Wofford, 0. Time out Wofford. Reams for the death of our beloved Col- tors. ed in his tracks by Barkley. Hill Second Quarter. Hill (Wofford); Lawton for onel Tom Smith have been nets one; yard over left tackle. Rugh for Moorman (V. M. I.). Haynsworth (Wofford). White dispatched to us; and Benny Jones, '25, is engaged Bell fails to gain at same place. Wells for Bell (Wofford). Wells gets 4 yards off left tackle. V. Whereas we are mindful of in engineering work in Florida. Third down, nine to go. Wright fails to gain around left end. V. M. I. penalized 15 yards for the wonderful life-work of punts to Willis in mid-field; he M. I. penalized 5 yards off side. holding. V. M. I.'s ball on this distinguished gentleman, Leland Jones, '25, is working returns ball to Wofford's 44- Wright is thrown for a three- Wofford's 20-yard line. White' his great contributions to the with an engineering firm in yard line. Folk for Kirkley yard loss by Kulp in an attempt goes through right guard for'4' good of his fellow-man, but North Carolina. (Wofford). Gfroerer fails to over right tackle. Wells gets 6 yards. Pass, White to Barkley, especially of his zeal and, de- o gain over right tackle. Willis yards through left tackle. Hill is intercepted by Folk who ia votion to his Alma Mater. The V. M. I. Club of South clips off two yards around right gets 4 yards and first down over downed in his tracks on Wof- Be it hereby Resolved, Florida issued invitations to a end. Pass, White to Barkley, right guard. Wofford's ball on ford's 8-yard line. Folk fails to That we, the members of the dance, in the novel form of a nets twenty-five yards and her own 31-yard line. Mondy gain over left guard. Wright Cadet Corps of the session military order to friends and places ball on Wofford's 13-yard throws Wright for a 1-yard loss drops back and punts to Gfroe*- 1925-26 put ourselves on rec- members of the Club. line. First down. Caldwell fails in an attempted line buck. Folk er on Wofford's 43-yard line; he ord as being deeply grieved Headquarters V. M. I. Club in an; attempt around left end. fails to gain around right end, returns 5 yards. V. M. I.'s baH by his untimely death; of South Florida. White makes 8 yards around stopped by Fain and Mondy. on Wofford's 37-yard line. Pass, And further; That to his Special Order No. 11: left end, but is called back and Wright kicks out of bounds, V. White to Barkley, was inconv- distressed family we extend 1. Your presence is requested V. M. I. penalized 5 yards for M. I's ball on Wofford's 45-yard plete, being touched by anothe* our genuinely heart-felt sym- V. M. I. player. Pass, White to at the Davis Islands Tennis off side. Caldwell goes around line. Crook for Skelton (Wof- pathy in their hour of be- ford). White gains 3 yards off Caldwell, knocked down by Club, on Wednesday, Aug. 26, right end for five yards. White reavement. His life will ever left guard. Willis hits left tac- Thackston. White drops bach 1925. fails to? gain around left end. be an inspiration to each and kle for 5 yards. Caldwell takes to 47-yard line and attempts' 2. Dancing—9:30 to 1 a. m. White attempts place kick from everyone of us. the 30-yard line, but fails. It is the ball and goes through left goal but fails. Wofford's ball A number of special features THE CADET CORPS, 1925-26 Wofford's ball on her own 20- tackle for 28 yards, being down- of entertainment were provid- (Continued on Page Eight) ed, and the V. M. I. colors, red, General Chas.^'W: Anderson, white and yellow, were used in Class '69, Leaves Fund To the decorations. V. M. I. Misses Dottie and Cile Trice, well known Debs about Lexing- The will of the late general, ton, were the sponsors. Charles "fli* Anderson, left $25,- 000 to the Virginia Military In- SQUADRON DEFEATS WOF- stitute. This money is to be FORD 9-0 IN INITIAL known as the "Chas. W. Ander- GAME; GREEN LINE son Fund for Deserving Young PROVES IMPREGNABLE Men of V. M. I." The recipients BARRIER are to be selected by the board (Continued from Page One) of visitors of this Institution. General Anderson's estate was backfield, but nevertheless it valued at $395,000, of which showed some good strong quali- $120,000 was distributed among ties. Knotts (Capt.) and Habel various charitable institutions were the stars here. In addi- and the remainder to his rela- tion to these, Lawton, Thackston tives. The scrap book kept by and several others played a General Anderson, and the good game. sword presented to him by the Although the weather was first Virginia Brigade, were left rather warm for a football to the Commonwealth of Vir- game, it didn't seem to cut down ginia for the state library. the playing ability of either o team. No part of the game Billy Simpson, '24, spent the could be called slow and it was past summer in travel in Eu- a good game worth seeing. rope, being in Spain, Switzer- The game, play by play: First Quarter. land and Italy most of the time. Among the largest one-man shovels in the world is this o V. M. I. wins toss and elects electric giant engaged in open-pit mining on the Mesabi Range in northern Minnesota. It picl:s up eight Chas. B. Gilbert, '21, has been to receive and defended west cubic yards of iron ore at a gulp, which it dumps into a waiting car. a student of art in Paris for the goal. Kirkley kicks off to past year. At the present time Gfroerer on the five-yard line. he is residing at Kanuga Lake, He returns ball to 15-yard line. .Hendersonville, N. C. Willis fails to gain around left A day's work in a minute o end. White goes through line Bob Keely, '24, is with the for three yards. Wofford pen- Mesabi Range, renowned iron ore deposit, is yield- Western Electric Company at alized 5 yards for running into ing its mineral wealth at the rate of 16 tons for every Schenectady, N. Y. kicker. V. M. I.'s ball on own bite of an electric scoop. o 25-yard line. Caldwell goes Willie Williams, '25, is with around right end for 25 yards, A man with a shovel would work a whole day to mine the Chesapeake and Potomac running out of bounds. First and load eight cubic yards of iron ore which this Telephone Company of Wash- down, V. M. I. White goes over 300-ton electric giant moves in one minute. ington, D. C. left guard for two yards. Willis goes around left end for 4 Of course, all mining is not done on the surface. But In every branch of mining there are many mines in which electricity has changed Allan Campbell, '25, is en- yards. White gets one yard operations G-E equipment is very much in evidence. And our conception of mining operations. Wires, pene- over right tackle. White place gaged in newspaper work in there are engineers of the trating even to the deepest shafts and galleries, have kicks out of bounds from 50- General Electric Company Richmond, Va. especially assigned to mining brought light, power, ventilation and added safety to yard line, touchback; Wofford's o problems and requirements, those who must work in the very bowels of the earth. ball on her own 20-yard line. just as there are others special- Bob Miller, ex-'25, is working izing in all major applications Kirkley over left guard for 1 for the Louisiana Oil Co., of of electricity. Electricity's contribution to mining may be of partic- yard. Bell fails to gain through ular interest to the student of mining engineering, but Shreveport, La. A new series of G-E advertise- right guard. Wright, W., it is of general interest to all college men as still another o ments showing what electricity punts to Gfroerer on V. M. I.'s is doing in many fields will be example of how electricity is simplifying the world's Joe Pat Black, '25, is also sent on request. Ask for book- 40-yard line; he return 15 yards. let GEK-1 work. working in Shreveport. Willis takes 3 yards around left >4ioa o end. Gfroerer thrown for a 3- Tom Dudley, '23, is taking yard loss in right end attempt. post-graduate work in Chemical Pass, White, to Gfroerer, in- Engineering at Lehigh Univer- GENERAGENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANYL , ELECTRISCHENECTADY, NEW CYOKr complete. Time out, Wofford. sity. GENERAL NICHOLS BACK meals in military formation and IF YOU WANT AT INSTITUTE AFTER to preserve the battalion for- TOUR AROUND THE mation, be required to attend Good Things to Eat : WORLD all ceremonies such as Reviews, THE GORRELL DRUG CO., Inc. parades and Saturday evening (Continued from Page One) TRY THE inspections. However, the pro- course!) Paris, Monte Carlo, and posed plan is a mere sugges- other smaller cities were includ- tion. DUTCH INN Sodas Drugs ed in this phase of the journey. One of the most interesting Having traveled by land and ideas to be gleaned from the Stationery sea, our tourists now moved up General's account of his travels, OPEN AT ALL HOURS into the air and secured pass- is the number of V. M. I. men age from Paris to London by he met in all parts of the world. aeroplane. Numerous trips up In twelve out of the thirteen Sole Agents MRS. R. L. OWEN the Thames, and to other fam- foreign countries which he vis- ous places around London in- ited, Institute men were found, Whitman's Candies V. N. I. Colors and Seal cluding Windsor Castle were always with the true alumnus pkrts of the program while in spirit. MISS ELIZABETH L. GRAHAM England. They landed in New- CROSS COUNTRY RUNNERS Has Excellent Accommodations For York on July 28th, having trav- DOWN TO HARD WORK eled over twenty thousand miles PARENTS AND FRIENDS THE CORNER, Inc. at sea. Much Interest Shown In New OF CADETS Opposite Post Office Comparison of Educational Fall Sport. Systems. Brunswick and Perfect Records Training for the cross-country PHONE 55 It being natural that a man Released Daily team, the newest athletic addi- who has such a prominent part IN LIMITS tion at the Institute, has been In the educational system of Come in and hear them whether you buy or not going on for the past week. this state would inspect the Nineteen men are getting them- foreign institutions, Gen. Nich- MEET YOUR FRIENDS HEADQUARTERS FOR ATHLETIC NEWS selves in trim every day down ols was asked upon his return on the lower track. This is the HOPKINS & COUCH Representatives to express his views on the sub- first team of its kind to be ject. To quote from a recent started at V. M. I. and as yet LEXINGTON POOL COMPANY'S report which he has published it is unorganized and in its in- NEWEST and NICEST on the courses at V. M. I., this fancy. is what he said, "After visiting ROCKBRIDGDE MOTOR CO. A cross-country team, first of Pool and Billiard the military schools of Italy, all, requires numbers. Five France and England, it has oc- Hudson Dodge Essex men are absolutely necessary to Parlors curred to me that the Ecole make up a team while it is bet- Polytechnique at Paris alone Washington Street ter to have more. We can al- might afford us a model for ready boast of fifteen excep- consideration. Some such tionally good men, several of The Palace Barber Shop changes as the following would W. T. ROBEY which will be weeded out in the FOR THE CADETS approximate their method: next month or so. 1. Retain our existing sys- Auto Transportation Five Chairs Quick, Sanitary, Service The race is run on a six mile tem both as regards to academic J. E. PULLEN, Prop. course. It is not a steeple-chase and military features for both Service but is run on the road. In or- third and fourth classes. Bus Line Between Buena Vista and der to train themselves for the 2. Release the second and Lexington. six-mile ordeal, the team must SAM ARPIA first classes, as far as may be do the course about one and a ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP consistent with the maintenance half times each day, which Lexington Phone 62 Repair while you wait. We give Service. Satisfaction guaranteed. of our prestige and standing amounts to nine miles. This Buena Vista Phone 3 14 Jefferson St. Next Door Students' Pressing Shop. with the War Department and gives some idea of the strenu- the public, from practically all ous training that must be done field exereises, thus giving the F. W. HARRIS in order to put out a good team. members of these classes more No definite schedule has been time for their technical profess- Cars for Hire HAMRIC & SMITH'S worked out yet, but arrange- ional topics in the class room, in ments; are being made for a TELEPHONES 348-532 laboratories and in the field, New Jewelry Store meet with V. P. I., to be held in making each member a captain EAT—WELL Roanoke, on Thanksgiving, just Opposite New Theatre or lieutenant, by brevet when in SAYS THE KEYDET before the football game. There command, requiring them to HE KNOWS will most probably be several exercise official functions in de- other meets including the EATWELL LUNCH tails from a roster in military 109 So. Jefferson St. Southern Conference which is Remington & Winchester Fire Arms and Ammunition field exercises. ROANOKE, VA. to be held at Blacksburg this Colt's Revolvers Such systems has its advant- year. E. G. ACKERLY & C. B. HAYSLETT CULTERY RAZORS and BLADES ages: With an abundance of good MYERS HARDWARE COMPANY, Inc. 1. It will elevate and dignify TAXI SERVICE material at hand, all that the the technical courses of instruc- team needs to have a good sea- tion. Three Dodges and One Ford son, is the hearty support of ev- 2. It will afford more time ery man in the Corps. As in PHONE 27 Harlow's Print Shop for the professional student to every other sport, we know that prosecute a more extended THE MODEL BARBER SHOP the Corps will do its share. The Cadets Favorite Shop. course in his specialty. PRINTING FOR EVERY PURPOSE The following are now out for 3. It will emphasize and ele- PHONE 104 LEXINGTON, VA. No. 8 JEFFERSON ST. the team: HUGH A. WILLIAMS, Prop. vate academic standards. Butt, Chable, Carmichael, Opp. Rockbridge National Bank 4. It will dignify and differ- Covington, Crider, Franklin, entiate the upper classes and Gregory, Griffith, A., Hinman, their work. Indicott, Marshall, F., Mooring, 5. It will prove an incentive Records, Sessoms, Shepherd, to lower classmen to rise Smith, W. B. C. TOLLEY through their grades and thus in time reach the more digni- Y. M. C. A. ELECTS OFFICERS fied status of the professional To Comprise Cabinet. The New Nelson Street Clothing Store classses. 6. It will give opportunity for At an executive meeting of Four Doors from Postoffice all upper classmen to exercise the Y. M. C. A. the following command and better fit them men were selected as officers of Where You Find Real Clothes—Hickey Freeman and Goodman & Suss as reserve officers. Objections that organization: S. R. Perry can be raised to the plan, of of Sarasota, Fla., president; J. PHONE 164 course, but not one, I imagine R. Hopkins of Atlanta, Ga., vice- is insuperable. Under the plan, president; and G. L. Hart of the upper classes would live in Washington, D. C., secretary. B. C. TOLLEY, Haberdasher barracks, wear the uniform at These men comprise the Y. M. C. A. cabinet of V. M. I. all times, attend classes and a EE LUXENBERG CLOTHES FOR THE COLLEGE MAN STOP AT McCrum's

The It was just about nine-thirty, "Mister," hissed the corporal, Soda Fountain With the Third Relief on post, "You're cheeky and you're SACK SUIT When sentinel number three gross (T-wo and three button) Was sure he saw a ghost. If you get back to barracks ClJT with that conserv- atism carefully dressed men GOING and COMING I'll make sure that you're a demand, and tailored in ap- For diked in white pajamas, ghost." propriate, rich patterns chat stamp them as dis- ^ With a parasol above— J. C., '28. tinctive. Everybody Does ' A rat came floating downward, o 50 to H250 But not much like a dove. With the passing of summer *32 the one all-important question NAT ®BROS. He landed on his hinmost parts LUXENBERG in barracks is who will establish *..-C NEW YORK And busted up completely. the fruit dispensary recently The sentry soon perceived it operated by Mr. S. R. Perry. We And obeyed his orders neatly. have it on good authority this He bellowed for the corporal chap has permanently retired Our style memo, book sent free on requert Woodward's Garage Who hastily appeared, from that state and will short- But what he saw perplexed him ly become interested in real es- BUICK SERVICE So he as quickly disappeared. tate. V. M. I. without its fruit CHAS. H. ELLIOTT COMPANY The Largest College Engraving House would be like Gus Bryan with- in the World. The corporal soon returned, out his witchy-woo. In looking Commencement Invitations But this time not alone— over prospects the most prom- Class Day Programs For with him came the 0. D. Cars for Hire ising interviewed were Mr. John Class Pins and And he knew how to bone. Knickerbocker Hopkins of At- Rings PHONE 303 LEXINGTON, VA. lanta, Ga.; Mr. J. Harry Chap- Dance Programs and Invitations "Who's son are you Menus man of Roanoke and Rock- Leather Dance Cases and Covers And how'd you get here?" Fraternity and Class Inserts for Annuals bridge Baths, Va., and the Fraternity and Class Stationery The 0. D. said with emphasis School Catalogs and Illustrations flashy William Gaston Massey Wedding Invitations And filled the rat with fear. Calling Cards of Clayton and Paris. Seventeenth Street and Lehigh Ave. "Sir, my name is Carey o PHILADELPHIA WEINBERG'S MOSIC SHOP And I'm daddy's or'y son. From reliable sources we I fell from out high window hear that Mr. Samuel Fisher, CHARLOTTESVILLE WOOLEN MILLS there affectionately known as Side- Charlottesville, Va. Victor, Columbia and Edison To take a dare and have some Steppin'-Sam will give an exhi- Manufacturers of fun." bition of the Charleston this . Olive Drabs, Sky Machines and Records "Mister," said the 0. D., coming Tuesday. and Dark Blues "You're grosser than all hell, RAT RYTHM and the largest and best quality o' Distributors V. M. I. SPIRIT and ALMA MATER CADET GRAYS But I like your clean pajamas SHEET MUSIC A father loves his child, includine those used at the Unite/- And your parasol is swell." It's natural that he should; States Military Academy at We»* Point and other leading military Nevertheless efficiency A cow boy loves his horse schools of the country. Had marked him very well, And always treats him good. Used in uniforms of cadets of Vir ginia Military Institute. So he called his runn'n' orderly But the only love in this old VARNER & POLE To where Rat Carey fell. world That compares with the love of THE MAIN STREET FURNITURE Fortunately the orderly a mother PEOPLE Was a short-hand-writing Is the infinite, lingering, pass- Theatres ^ thing, ionate love When in need of anything in our line And he really needed it Of one poor rat for his brother. come to see us. When he heard the O. D. NEW LYRIC ii sing.

"The dike is gross improper, Director—I. WEINBERG So, I'm sure my orders say— ALUMNI Then report him for the clothes he wears ORDER YOUR And do it now—without de- lay.

"Then, he's here without au- thority The 1926 Bomb FOX'S Which complicates his mess, And that he shows me disre- spect Bursts on June 1st Phone Orders Filled and Delivered Promptly I also would suggest.

"Don't miss a thing, my order- ly, Restaurant Phone 177 'Cause we've got to get this J. N. BELL. Business Manager C. E. JOHNSON, Editor f I right— And get creating nuisance And disturbing this fair ROCKBRIDGE HARDWARE COMPANY, Inc. night." The Yellow Front Hardware Gun Oil, Gun Grease, Gun Brushes, Rust Remover, Lock f With that they left the scene Rockbridge Steam Laundry Boxes, Pocket Knives, Razors, Razor Blades. To get two stretcher bearers, LEXINGTON, VA. For the rat was slowly dying And they thought they should be fairer. JACKSON'S BARBER SHOP We Return Everything but the Dirt The corporal had lingered near Caters Especially to the "Keydets' He'd waited for his chance, Special Rates to Cadets Phone 185 Opposite New Theatre. So now he sauntered up And had his song and dance SQUADRON DEFEATS WOF- Poole for O'Berry (V. M. I.). Willis Bell FORD 9-0 IN INITIAL White kicks off to Reams on R. H. GAME; GREEN LINE Wofford's 12-yard line; he re- White Hill Our Showing for Fall PROVES IMPREGNABLE turns 18 yards. West gains 3 F. B. : BARRIER yards over left tackle. Reams Score by periods: fails to gain around left end. 3—9 (Continued on Page Five) V. M. 1 0 0 Dobbs & Berg Hats Wofford penalized 5 yards for Wofford 0 0 0—0 on her own 20-yard line. Wells Florsheim Shoes being in motion before ball. Touchdown: White. failed to gain on a left end run. Second down, 15 yards to go. Field goal: White. Society Brand Clothes V. M. I. penalized 5 yards for West circles left end for 8 yards. First down: V. M. I., 11; Wof- offside. Wells gets slight gain Sweaters Ware for Smith (V. M. I.). West ford, 1. over left tackle. Reams fails to of the Right Kind fails to gain on long right end Substitutions—V. M. I.: Rugh gain through right guard. run; tackled by White. Wright for Moorman; Thornhill for Reems goes around left end for QUALITY SERVICE drops back to his 25-yard line Barkley; Poole for O'Berry; two yards, and the half ended and punts. Willis receives the Ware for Smith; Deitrich for with the ball in Wofford's pos- ball on his own 34-yard line and Willis; Harmeling for Gfroerer; session on her own 22-yard line. returns it 9 yards. Habel for Kelley for Rugh; Yates for J. M. MEEKS Score: V. M. I., 0; Wofford, 0. Thackstone (Wofford). Bell Fain; Preston for Mondy; Main Street Phone 295 Third Quarter. for Lewis (Wofford). Harmel- Moorman for Kulp. Kirkley for Wright (Wof- ing for Gfrorer (V. M. I.). Deit- Wofford—Folk for Kirkley; ford). Kirkley kicks to) White rich for Willis (V. M. I.). Kelly Reams for Hill; Wells for Bell; who receives the ball on his own for Rugh (V. M. I.). Yates for Crook for Skelton; Lawton for 80-yard line and races down the SOB-WAY KITCHEN, Inc. Fain (V. M. I.). Deitrich loses Haynsworth; Kirkley for field for 70 yards and a touch- 5' yards on right end run. Har- Wright; West for Kirkley; A New Place to Eat Next Door to The Corner down. White fails in attempt meling gets 1 yard off left tac- Wright for Wells; Habel for for extra point. Score: V. M. I., kle. Pass, White to Caldwell, Thackston; Bell for West; Alex- 6; Wofford, 0. OUR SPECIALTIES incomplete. Fourth down, 13 ander for Lewis; Hill for Kirkley kicks to White who to go. White drops back to 20- Reams; Haynsworth for Law- Hot Waffles Sandwiches fumbles. Gfroerer recovers the yard line and punts to Wofford's ton; Skelton for Crook. ball on the 22-yard line and car- Candy Drinks 40-yard line where the ball falls Referee—Magoffin (Mich.). ries it to the 34-yard line. OPEN FROM 17-30 A. M. TO II P. M. EVERY DAY dead. Wofford's ball. Bell fails Umpire—Williams (Va.). Gfroerer drives through right to gain off left tackle. Wofford Head linesman—Cohill (G. guard for 4 yards. V. M. I. penalized 5 yards for being in Washington). penalized 5 yards for player be- motion before ball. Preston for Time of periods—11 minutes. ing in motion before ball. Wil- TOWNES BUS LINE Mondy (V. M. I.). Bell fails to lis drops back to 20-yard line BLANDY AND BILL GIVE Winchester, Harrisonburg, Staunton, Lexington, Roanoke gain over left tackle. Pass, and punts to Wells who receives and Intermediate Points. Wright to Reams, gets 4 yards. STATEMENTS on his own 20-yard line and re- In no territory of like extent in the United States is there more Wright gets 6 yards on line (Continued from Page One) turns the ball 15 yards. Reams historical interest, or more beautiful scenery than through the great play. Wright kicks to Deitrich Shenandoah Valley. Towns palatial bus line goes directly through gets 1 1-2 yards on a straight M. I. on V. M. I.'s 10-yard line; he re- this Valley. line buck. Kirkley drops back V. M. I. is lucky this year in turns 10 yards. Ball called back • We Make Special Trips For Athletic Contests. to the 20-yard line and punts, having one of the best coaching and V. M. I. penalized 5 yards Home Office, Terminal Building the ball falling dead on V, M. staffs in the South. It is com- for being off side. Moorman HARRISONBURG, VA. I.'s 45-yard line. Willis goes posed of the following: for ' Kulp (V. M. I.). Wright through center for 1 yard. Pass, Maj. Blandy Clarkson (V. M. kicks to Deitrich on V. M. I.'s White to Fain, nets 30 yards I., '14), head coach. 10-yard line; Deitrich returns 3 R. L. HESS & BRO. and first down. V. M. I.'s ball Bill Raftery (W. & L.), back- yards. Time out, Wofford; Jewelers and Opticians on Wofford's 24-yard line. West field coach. Reams hurt. Hill for Reams NEXT DOOR TO LYRIC for Kirkley (Wofford). Willis Gene Ferguson (V. M. I.,-'25), (Wofford). V. M. I.'s ball on Plate* Beveled and Polished. Repairing of Graphophones, Typewriters, Etc. gets 1 yard over " left guard. assistant line coach. her own 13-yard line. Deitrich Class and Frat Pins and Rings. Athletic Trophies and Specials Designs. Whites goes through center for Capt. Lambert (Wabash), as- gets 8 yards I through center. 4 yards. Caldwell gains 4 yards sistant backfield coach. Haynsworth for Lawton (Wof- off right tackle. White goes Lieut. Moreland (Ala.), as- ford) . Skelton for Crook (Wof- > ; %}.f\ ROWLAND'S RESTAURANT over right guard for 3 yards and sistant line coach. ford). Caldwell runs through first down. V. M. I.'s ball on Quinlan (Springfield), train- , * 16 Nelson Street right tackle for 10 yards and IWofford's 13-yard line. Cald- er. first down. Pass, White to Meals at All Houss Waffles, Cakes and Steaks Specialties well gets 1 yard off left tackle. Maj. Heflin (V. M. I., '16), Caldwell, is completed but ball Willis goes through left guard freshman line coach. is called back and V. M. I. is for 2 yards. Pass, White to Faulkner (V. M. I., '24), penalized 5 yards for being off Willis, incomplete, ball falling freshman backfield coach. BOLEY'S BOOK STORE side. Deitrich fumbles but re- Jbehind goal line. Wofford's Coach Clarkson—It is 'impos- covers ; no gain. Pass, White to EATON—CRANE—PIKE WRITING PAPERS ball on her own 20-yard line. sible to predict the result of the LATEST FICTION POPULAR PRICE REPRINTS Yates, gets 45 yards and first Wright for Wells (Wofford). season as we have a new and HENRY BOLEY, Manager. down. Pass, White to Harmel- West fails to gain on long left green line, and everything de- ing, nets 5 more yards. Anoth- end run. In a similar play Folk pends on their work. er pass, White to Yates, gains is thrown for an 8-yard loss by Coach Raferty—We will have 20 yards and puts the ball on ROCKBRIDGE NATIONAL BANK Thornhill. Wright drops back one of the backfields in the Wofford's 5-yard line. Pass, PAUL M. PENNICK, President. A. P. WADE, Cashier. to his own 12-yard line and kicks best backfields in the South, to Gfroerer who receives the ball1 White to Yates, was incomplete but the backs can do nothing SAFETY and SERVICE and resulted in a touchback. unless our inexperienced line on Wofford's 45-yard line and | Resources (over) $1,000,000 Capital $150,000 returns it 5 yards. Caldwell Wofford's ball on her own 20- develops unexpected strength. nets 4 yards on an off tackle yard line. Hill circled right end Wert Faulkner—We have a play. White goes through right for 3 yards. End of game. wealth of material out for the guard for 3 yards. Caldwell Score: V. M. I., 9; Wofford, 0. Rat team and shall have as suc- gets 5 yards and first down over Line-up: cessful a season as in 1924. Ridabock Capes left tackle. Ball in V. M. I.'s V. M. I., 9. Wofford, 0. possession on Wofford's 28- Fain Thackson MRS. BEVERLY TUCKER V. E. NEVINS ROOM 27 yard line. End of quarter. Score: L. E. V. M. I., G; Wofford, 0. Kulp Knotts (Capt.) Accommodations for Parents Fourth Quarter. L. T. and Friends of Cadets. CRUSHED LIMESTONE White goes through right O'Berry Haynsworth Exclusive Dining and Lounging guard for 4 yards. Caldwell L. G. For Railroad Ballast, Concrete Work, Highways and Streets. for Cadets. Plants: Blue Ridge, Pembroke, Pounding Mill, Va. gets three yards! off right tac- Mondy Skelton Capacity: 4,000 Tons Daily. kle. Pass, White to Willis, nets C. Special Saturday and Sunday W. W. BOXLEY & COMPANY, Roanoke, Va. 1 5yards and it is V. M. I.'s ball Moorman Lewis Meals. on Wofford's 6-yard line. Cald- R. G. 47 West Washington St. well fails to gain through right Smith, J. C Pressley guard. White loses 1 foot on a R. T. Virginia Tech Saturday de- weighed and failed to secure a play over left tackle. Caldwell Barkley Wright, A. MRS. S. B. WALKER feated Lynchburg College 10 to single first down during the en- gots 1 yard off right tackle. R- E. 0 in a slow, uninteresting game, tire period of play. The single Will be glad to accommodate Fourth down, nine yards to go.'Caldwell (Capt.) .... Wright, W. characterized chiefly by the touchdown was made by Esleeck Cadets' friends for the Dances. White drops back to the 15 yard Q- B. large number of fumbles on the and the other three points were line and kicks placement goal. Gfroerer Kirkley 38 Nelson Street part of V. P. I. The team from made by Robinson by a drop- jjore: V. M. L, 9; Wofford, 0. L. H. PHONE 152 the Hill City was heavily out- kick from the field.