CONGRATULATIONS. CONGRATULATIONS. THIRTY-TWO! THE CADET THIRTY-TWO! PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE CORPS OF CADETS VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE

Vol.. XXV LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1932 Finals Issue Military Promotions Graduation Exercises Announced By Are Held In Commandant J. M. Hall

Summer Furlough Until 8 P. M. Nine Distinguished Graduates Thursday, Sept. 1, 1932 Leave Institute In Class Officially Ordered Of Thirty-two

E. C. HUDGINS TO BE NEW J. C. THOMPSON RECEIVES RANKING CADET CAPTAIN CIVIL SOCIETY AWARD

Corps To Resume Battalion Dearing Medal For Proficiency Formation In Sept. j In English Lit. Awarded As Usual To M. D. Hopkins

Upon the recommendation of the The following members of the First Commandant of Cadets, the following Class have been declared by the promotions and appointments in the Board of Visitors graduates of the Battalion of Cadets are hereby an- Virginia Military Institute in the or- nounced, effective this date. They der named by depai'tments of instruc- will be obeyed and respected accord- tion: ingly: Chemistry. To be Cadet Captains—(1) Hud- McNeal, W. H., Georgia; Heald, J. gins, E. C.; (2) Kimbrough, R. C., M. D., Virginia; Manning, R. J., New Mexico; Hansbrough, L. J., Virginia; Jr.; (3) Page, L. C., Jr.; (4) White, [Miller, L. N., Virginia; Patterson, D. W. C.; (5) Adams, J. N., Jr.; (6) CADET J. C. THOMPSON CADET R. R. TURNER i G., West Virginia; Jackson, L. W., Gibbs, W. B., Adjutant; (7) Berke- of Greenville, S. C., First Jackson Hope Medalist of The Plains, Va. Winner of Cincinnati Medal North Carolina; Grainger, T. B., ley, R. M.; (8) Bozel, W. H.; (9) Mc- North Carolina; Eagles, W. B.,. Jr., Carthy, F. J., Jr., Supply Officer. Kentucky; Neale, M. M., Jr., Penn- To be Cadet First Lieutenants — Final Exercises Featured General Malone Speaks TZV; (1) Middleton, J. W.; (2) Steidtmann, John Monks Delivers C. A.; (3) Harrel, T. H.; (4) Single- r J a* jt Pl Walshe, W. B., Virginia; Ormsby, H. ton, R. S.; (5) Pettifirew, W. H.; (6) By Academic Exhitbits braduating Uass D., Jr., Kentucky; Hudgins, H. C., Rucker, C. N. Validictory For _____ Virginia; Oyler, J. E., Virginia; 1 r,. . . . ,, ,. , Wright, D. D., West Virginia; Brown, To be Cadet Second Lieutenants— Engineering Departments Put Bishop Ainsworth Delivered . Virginia; Waite, R. F„ Maine; (1) Wheeler, J. W., Jr.; (2) Burke, J.! R R( On Interesting Displays Baccalaureate Sunday Bryant, A. W., Virginia; Bagby, F. H., O.; (3) Crocker, J. E.; (4) Wooters, Thirty-Two Virginia; Duane, H. W., Jr., Virginia; P. C.; (5) Holt, W. W.; (6) Grant, 1 W. S., Jr.; (7) Lay, J. S., Jr.; (8) i The Electrical Engineering Depart- mU i ,v , . i j a Stainback, N. R., North Carolina; Vice-President Of Class Gives1 That the real true-bl00ded Amer", Powell, J. E„ Virginia; Hubbard, M„ Hayman, W. S.; (9) Gary, J. W.; (10) j ment Exhibit in the Nichols Engin- Weaver, W. C.; (11) Ver Milyea, C. | Farewell Address icans were the people to be respon- Virginia; McCall, F. S., Georgia; V.; (12) Landis, W. C. eering building during Finals was to sible for the United States' maintain- ^"JJftj C"' Vir£inia: Hum€> R- E- To be Cadet Sergeant Major—Page,! many of the visitors the most inter- Editor's Note—Throueh the courtesy of Ca- ing an adequate National Defense Civil Engineering, G. P. det Monks the Cadet is able to print below; ...... TU T „ „ ,. To be Cadet First Sergeants—(1) esting of all the academic exhibits. the text of the Valedictory address which was: system and that institutions like V. 1 nomson, J. u, bouth Carolina; delivered in Jackson Memorial Hall this mom- , „ Nelson, P. P., Virginia; George. J F Allport, R. B., Jr.; (2) Goodwin, W., Displayed in the extensive new elec- in?. M. I. were the means for accom- " ' ' Ill; (3) Heerdt, E. J., Jr.; (4) Craw- (Continued on page four) (Continued on page five) trical lab oratory the exhib:t created-: •Gentlemen of th•>. FJftard of. Vis^frs, plishing it was the message which a favorable impression at first glance General Lejeune, Members of the Fac- Major General Paul B. Malone gave 1 1 Parents Final German Views Second Class Figure by the neatness and order of its ar- " ^' and Friends of the Ca- the graduating class this morning. Aitv. i. , . dets, and Men of the CorpsF : rangement Although over thirty-two ' In an interesting and gripping "We are time's subjects and time motors and generators as well as a manner the war-time commander of Last '32 Figure Features Final Ball great amount of auxiliary equipment bids begone." As time's subjects, my classmates, you have bestowed upon the Twenty-third Infantry and pos- including transformers, measuring in- sessor of the Distinguished Service White Bombs Given As Favors struments such as "voltmeters and am- me that signal honor of speaking, Ted Weems Ends Brilliant Series Cross, the Distinguished Medal, and meters, resistances, and switchboards let us say, our epilogue, of being the Of Dances the Silver Star Citation, described his With the sound of the morning gun were on view, it was possible to get mesenger of farewell upon this long experiences during the World War echoing across the surrounding a comprehensive idea of the work anticipated gathering, which signi- An old tradition, long dead at V. fies the descent of the final curtain and made of this a setting for a brief countryside just as the first hues of done in the course without unduly dawn were tinting the eastern skies, M. I. was revived last night when the upon the enacted drama of^the four resume of American History to show taxing anyone's attention. the revelry in Ninty-four Hall came loud report of the evening gun mark- years of our cadetship. The privilege what unpreparedness had cost this The Civil Engineering Exhibit of to an end. The festivities which ed the commencement of the Final of being allowed to trace the past four this year, stressed, as it always has, nation in each of its wars. so gaily on Friday night ascended the Ball. In contrast to the custom of years, and to say one last goodbye at articles of the craft various cadets the epitome of our careers at V. M. Major General Malone is known scale of pleasure with each successive recent years, the Final Ball figure enroled in the department. These ar- I. is an honor for which I can sim- throughout the Army as an interest- hop, and found their climax last night took place before the dancing start- ticles were for the most part replicas ply say, "Brother rats, I thank you!" ing and delightful speaker and his during the joyous hours of the Final ed. Cadet Epps and Miss Elizabeth of structures, that they would build first address at V. M. I. made this Ball. Can the longest years erase from as civil engineers. As a whole, the ex- post aware of the fact. He was Watkins of Richmond were the lead- our memories the stormy morning Dan Gregory's Orchestra provided hibit reflected the excellence and closely associated with General Le- ers; assisting them were Cadet C. L. when we arrived at the gates of the the music for the opening dance on thoroughness of the course. jeune during the World War when Friday night. Ninty-four Hall donned Seigel with Miss Elizabeth Walker Institute untrained, unsullied, and un- General Lejeune was in command of In the materials Museum, Colonel sung. High school heroes, prep school the gayest raiment of the season. of Richmond. The corsages of the the Second Division of which the Marr had on exhibit, materials of con- wonders, commoner's off-spring, and The colors of V. M. I., red, white, and girls of the girls served as a charm- . ,, ., .. , , Twenty-third Infantry was part, and yellow were tastefully arranged by struction that he had collected over sons of the silver spoon discarded the . .. .. , , „„„,„,•„„,« ing color contrast to the white of a period of years. There were speci- ... . , , , , ., , since the war the two have remained alternate streamers and created one their evening gowns and the glisten- mens of marble from all parts of the multi-colored garments to don the sol- close friends. of the most artistic effects ever seen ing mess jackets of their escorts.Fol- United States, Mexico, and South itary gray. Many waited eagerly to During the address he told of his in the New Gym. seen what the four walls held in store; lowing the completion of the figure, America. There were also specimens visits to the shri e of Le a J ck Ted Weems and his far famed of tile, brick, shingle and all the other others stood by anxiously waiting to j " * * " musicians made their debut here when officers, cadets, and alumni joined the embark upon the sea of new achieve- son> his military heroes. Major Gen- common materials used in engineer- eral Malone other dancers, and to the delightful ments. We walked the well-trod rat reminded the cadets of they played for the Monogram Club ing work. tunes of Ted Weems the last hop of | • line, we learned the art of polishing 'the heritage that was theirs in be- Hop on Saturday night. The leaders The exhibit of the Biology Depart- brass, acquired the technique of shin- i in£ members of the same Corps that of the Monogram Figure were Cadet the year came into being. was once ment this year, was one of the most ing shoes, and immediately were per- trained by the immortal D. D. Wright with Miss Harrie Wool- At midnight a supper break came successful in the history of the Insti- Stonewall Jackson. folk, assisted >--by- Cadet C- . -L . Siege«•--•l as an intermission. The floor below tute. Lovers of Natural History were escorting Miss Elizabeth Walker. the entrance was miraculously trans- held spellbound by the wonders in Monday night found Ted Weems in formed into a large dining hall display there. On both days of the Thirty-Two Bomb Draws Praise better form than ever, and the danc- where a delicious supper was served. exhibit, the department was reward- ing throngs reciprocated with appreci- ative response. Finals were well un- The last hour of gaiety made his- ed for its efforts by an unusual num- Following Explosion Last Thurs. der way with the most attractive tory. A shower of balloons started the ber of visitors. girls ever assembled here in the his- frolic, serpentines, confetti, horns, Although it is not generally known, Is Dedicated To Colonel T. A. E. Moseley With Appreciation Page tory of V. M. I. whistles, paiper hats, and all the em- V. M. I. is a State Depository for na- For Colonel R. A. Marr Monday night was the date of the belishments of New Years' Eve utrn- tive plants and flowers. The herbar- Final German. The evening gun was ed the sedate confines of Ninety- ium contains over four hundred spe- The 1932 isue of the Bomb was dis- tary section has been enlarged so fired as the signal for the figure to four Hall into a scene of Roman ex- cies, collected and mounted largely that two pages might be given to start. This was lead by Cadet R. R. travagance. The thrill of summer by cadets, in triplicate. tributed in barracks the morning of each of the respective furlough, just a few short hours away Thursday, June 9. The color scheme R. O. T. C. Turner escorting Miss Sally Sackett units, and these organizations are of Lynchburg. Cadet J. C. Monks intoxicated the cadets and their pleas- The following members of the aca- is designed to carry out the colors in given a position worthy of their mer- with his sister, Miss Rhod'a Monks of ure was infectious. Another year of demic staff have been granted a the rings of the graduating class, its. Trapnell, as athletic editor, de- Pleasantsville, N. Y., were assistant V. M. I. was nearing the end, an- year's leave of absence for the pur- the cover being a dark maroon bear- serves much credit for his work, es- leaders. The girls in the figure wore other class was bidding the Institute pose of doing graduate work. Lieut.- ing a golden thirty-two seal. pecially in regard to the write-ups of the conventional white which has be- farewell, and then the cannon which Col. H. P. Boykin, Lieut.-Col. H. M. In most aspects the new Bomb fol- the coaches. This feature is entirely come the fashion at V. M. I. had started all this revelry sounded Read, Major R. C. Weaver, Capt. V. lows the example set in previous The Final Ball was held on the its conclusion. The dancers trooped B. Grow, Capt. L. L. Montague, Capt. new. Bumgardner's art work is prom- years, though there are several dis- night of June fourteenth and lasted away, the orchestra packed its in- C. H. Dayhuff, Jr. inent throughout the book, and he struments, and Ninety-four Hall re- tinctive features. In the first place, and his aids, Thompson and Royce, well into the following morning. It it is thirty pages longer, which ad- marked the conclusion of four glori- tained only the echoes of the cheers W. H. Bearley, ex-'34, played Third cannot be praised too highly. ditional space was used to innovate ous nights of dances too perfect to be which had reached such a crescendo. Attack on the Plebe Lacrosse team at It was the aim of the staff to in- desirable improvements. The mili- described. So ended the Final Ball of 1932. West Point this Spring. (Continued on page eight) DIRECTORY 1931-1932 DIRECTORY 1932-1933 New Academic Staff An- V. M. I. Clubs and Insti- Where To Find '32 Nexi t First Class. First Class nounced tute Celebrate New Year President—R. R. Turner. President—J. L. Epps. Vice-President—J. C. Monks. Vice-President—C. L. Seigel. Numerous Changes Made Market Day Bagby, P. H., 2216 Monument Ave- Historian—L. J. Hansbrough. Historian—W. W. Holt. nue, Richmond, Virginia. Second Class. Second Class President—J. L. Epps. President—J. P. Leary. THE BOARD OF VISITORS Dr. Gaines Addresses Corps Bailey, C. W., Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia. Vice-President—C. L. Siegel. Vice-President—G. E. Bain. Governor John Garland Pollard, Historian—W. W. Holt. Historian—G. A. Royce. Commander-in-Chief. New Market Day was celebrated Baya, H. P., 1508 De Sota Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Third Class. Third Class Robert W. Massie, President, this year by appropriate memorial President—J. P. Leary. President—W. High. Lynchburg, Va. exercises and the formation of the Brewster, W. K., 260 Main Street, Vice-Pesident—G. E. Bain. Vice-President—C. L. Hancock. Lewis E. Steele, Secretary, Corps of Cadets to pay tribute to the Weston, West Virginia. Historian—G. A. Royce. Historian . —. Burgess. Lexington, Va. V. M. I. cadets killed in the famous Brown, R. P., Lynchburg, Virginia. Honor Court and General Committee Honor Court and General Committee President—R. R. Turner. Members battle. Since May 15 fell on Sunday, Brugh, J. T.. 115 Spring Street, President—J. L. Epps. Jaseph Button, Rocky Mount, Virginia. Vice-President—J. C. Monks. Vice-President—C. L. Seigel. the ceremonies were postponed until Recorder—L. J. Hansbrough. Richmond, Va. Bryant, A. M., 1670 Westover Ave- Recorder—W. W. Holt. Monday, May 16. Members—L. N. Miller, T. B. Harry H. Holt, nue, Petersburg, Virginia. Grainger, E. R. Trapnell, J. L. Epps, Members—J. P. Leary, G. E. Bain, Hampton, Va. After brief remarks by Colonel Bumgardner, R., Jr., Washington Siegel, W. W. Holt, J. P. Leary, G. G. A. Royce, W. High, C. L. Hancock, Alexander F. Ryland, Hunter Pendleton, Acting Superin- & Lee, Lexington, Virginia. A. Royce. (other members not yet elected.) Richmond, Va. tendent in the absence of General Carter, R. G., Easy Street, Marlin, O. G.'s Association O. G.'s Association. (Officers not elected.) Lawrence W. H. Peyton, Lejeune, the Reverend Erwin Potts, Texas. President—L. N. Miller. Staunton, Va. pastor of the Lexington Baptist Cary, L. F., 1714 Park Avenue, The Bomb The Bomb. Editor-in-Chief—P. J. McCarthy. W. W. Boxley, Church, offered a prayer, and Dr. Richmond, Virginia. Editor-in-Chief—J. D. Neikirk. Roanoke, Va. Castleman, J. P., Louisville Coun- Business Mgr.—L. J. Hansbrough. Business Manager—J. P. Lea. Francis Pendleton Gaines, President The Cadet G. Serpell, of Washington and Lee University, try Club, Louisville, Kentucky. The Cadet. Chisman, S. R., Jr., 316 Marshal Editor-in-chief—T. H. Harrel. Norfolk, Va. delivered an inspiring memorial ad- Editor-in-Chief—E. R. Trapnell. Street, Hampton, Virginia. Business Manager—L. F. Cary. Business Manager—J. E. Crocker. William H. Cocke, dress. Hop Committee Claremont, Va. Cocke, C. H., Jr., Circle M Ranch, Hop Committee. Flowers were placed around the Paulette, Mississippi. R. M. Berkeley. Samuel King Funkhouser, President—R. R. Turner. statue of "Virginia Mourning Her Cooper, G. L. H., 527 Sixth Avenue, Vice-President—J. D. Fosque. E. M. Young. Roanoke, Va. Laurel, Mississippi. (other members not selected.) Dead" by the cadet captains, three A. I. E. E. Members of hte Board Ex-Officio Cumming, W. Mel. Box 493, Hamp- A. I. E. E. volleys were fired by B Company, Chairman—J. C. Shell, Jr. S. Gardner Waller, ton, Virginia. Secretary—E. R. Trapnell. Chairman—P. C. Wooters. Adjutant General of Virginia. and taps was sounded as a tribute to Cutchin, B. M., Jr., R. F. D. No. 3, To be elected. Secretary—T. H. Harrel. Richmond, Va. the five New Market cadets buried Franklin, Virginia. Executive Committee—J. S. Lay, Sidney B. Hall, DeCamps, L., R. F. D. No. 1, Hick- Executive Committee. under the monument—Corporal At- W. K. Welsh, W. T. Payne, J. A. W. W. Holt, W. B. Gibbs, W. L. Kelly. Superintendent of Public Instruc- ory, Virginia. A. S. C. E. tion, Richmond, Va. well, Private Jones, Private Jeffer- Duane, H. W., Jr., 1802 Hanover, Phillips. son, Private McDowell, and Private , Richmond ( Virginia. President—R. F. Dunn. (officers not yet elected.) Vice-President—P. C. Edmunds. Wheelwright. Dunn, R. F., Augusta Military Aca Athletic Association ACADEMIC STAFF A. S. C. E. President—P. C. Edmunds. Major-General John A. Lejeune, The New York, Washington, Bal- demy, Fort Defiance, Virginia, President—J. F. George. Vice-President—G. E. Bain. LL.D., Superintendent. Eagles, W. B., Jr., 831 Whittier timore, and Richmond V. M. I. Clubs Place, Washington, D. C. Vice-President—H. C. Hudgins. Athletic Council Col. Hunter Pendleton, M. A., PH.D., were among the alumni organizations Secretary—B. T. Whited. Professor of General and Applied Erskine, DeM. M., 226 North President—P. C. Edmunds. that held special New Market Day Fourth Street, Steubenville, Ohio. Treasurer—J. H. Gould. Faculty Members—Colonel Couper, Chemistry. Chairman Floor Committee—D. T. Colonel J. A. Anderson, Colonel Pur- Col. Francis Mallory, C. E., meetings. Major General John A. Le- Finklehoffe, F. F., 45 Warner Street, Springfield, Massachusetts. Long. die, Colonel Barton, Colonel Millner, Professor of Physics. jeune, Superintendent, delivered ad- Alumni Member—W. L. Carneal. Col. Henry C. Ford, B. S., PH.D., Fisher, H. E., Virginia Military ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION dresses at the meetings of the Bal- Institute, Lexington, Virginia. President—R. F. Dunn. Cadet Members—G. E. Bain, T. H. Professor of History. timore club on May 14 and of the Harrel. Col. William M. Hunley, B. A., Fletcher, H. Jr., Warrenton, Vir- Vice-President—P. C. Edmunds. Professor of Economics and Poli- New York club on May 16. ginia. Athletic Council Monogram Club tical Economy. Plans for the removal of the re- Foltz, W. L., 13 Sellers Avenue, President—R. F. Dunn. President—C. L. Seigel. Lexington, Virginia. Col. T. A. E. Moseley, B.A., PH.D., mains of Stonewall Jackson from the Cadet Members—S. C. Will, H. D. Vice-President—W. E. Smith. Fosque, J. D., 329 Armstead Ave- Profesor of panish. Lexington cemetery to the grounds Wanger, E. R. Trapnell, P. C. Ed- Secretary-Treasurer—E. L. Kos- nue, Acorn Point, Hampton, Virginia. munds. tainsek. Col. Raymond E. Dixon, B.A., M.A., of V. M. I., for the purpose of mak- Professor of English and Litera- Foy, R. E., 120 Rawley Avenue, Mt. Faculty Members—Colonel Couper, Football ture. ing a shrine similar to the Robert E. Airy, North Carolina. Colonel Anderson, Colonel Purdie, Coach—W. C. Raftery. Col. Edward Steidtmann, A. B., A.M., Lee shrine on the Washington and Fuller, W. R., 233 Mt. Vernon Dan- Colonel Barton, Colonel Millner, ville, Virginia. Captain—E. L. Kostainsek. PH.D., Professor of Mineralogy Lee campus, were formulated by the Alumni Member—W. L. Carneal. Manager—R. M. Berkeley. Garrett, S. N., Cumberland, Vir- and Geology. Washington chapter of the Alumni Monogram Club. Rat Manager—P. C. Edmunds. Col. Stewart W Anderson, B.S., M.S., ginia. Association. The discussion was led Geiger, H. J., Jr., 2906 Broad President—D. D. Wright. Basket Ball Professor of Electrical Engineer- Vice-President—C. L. Siegel. Coach—W. C. Raftery. ing. by Colonel Philip B. Peyton, '01, Street, Cleveland, Tennessee. George, J. F., Jr., 1920 Raleigh Secretary-Treasurer—T. B. Grain- Captain—P. C. Edmunds. Col. James A. Anderson, B.S., C.E., whose remarks met the approval of ger. Manager—C. E. Greiner. Professor of Civil Engineering. several other speakers. Action of the Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia. Gill, J. K., 1319 East Main Street, Football. Rat Manager—J. W. Horseman. Col. B. Davis Mayo, B. S. chapter was deferred until a later Coach—W. C. Raftery. Professor of Mathematics. Okmulgee, Oklahoma. Wrestling meeting. The following club officers Captain—J. K. Gill. Col. George L. Barton, Jr., B.A., M. Gilliland, J. C., University of Tex- Coach—'Pete Hesmer. were elected: president, James Fran- as. Manager—S. J. Mergenhagen. Captain—W. C. Landis. A., PH.D. Rat Manager—B. M. Cutcnin. Professor of Latin and English. cis Greene, '22; vice-president, J. Car- Grainger, T. B., 7 South Fifth Manager—W. H. Pettigrew. Basketball. Col. Robert L. Bates, A.B., LL.B., roll Noell, '09; secretary-treasurer, Street, Wilmington, North Carolina. Rat Manager—W. C. Weaver. Gregory, R. H., Jr., 1400 Ocean Coach—W. C. Raftery. Boxing A.M., Ph.D. Professor of Psychol E. Humphrey Daniel, Jr., '29. ogy and Philosophy. Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia. Captain—R. P. Brown. Coach—Sergeant Margulies. Gregory, R. L., 1601 Ashland Ave- Manager—L. P. Roberts. Captain—J. L. Epps. Col. Samuel M. Millner, B.S., M.A., Rat Manager—A. W. Bryant. Professor of French. OFFICERS OF UNITED nue, Norfolk, Virginia. Manager—W. W. Holt. Col. John Magruder, Major, Field Hansbrough, L. J., Universiyt of Wrestling. Rat Manager—B. P. Harrison. Artillery, U. S. Army, Professor of STATES ARMY Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia. Coach—P. Hesmer. Track Captain—S. C. Will. Military Science and Tactics Heald, J. M. D., 803 Court Street, Coach—Lieutenant-Colonel Read. Lynchburg, Virginia. Manager—H. D. Ormsby. Le-Col. Murray F. Edwards, B. S., Attached to the Reserve Officers' Rat Manager—W. L. Foltz. Captain—E. L. Philips. M.A., Associate Professor of Ger- Training Corps Department of Hodges, H. F., Jr., Franklin Hotel Manager—J. F. Allen. man. the Academic Staff Spartanburg, South Carolina. Boxing. Rat Manager—S. G. Crews. Hopkins, G. A., Jr., 464 Swissvale Coach—Marguilles. Lt.-Col. Robert J. Trinkle, B.S., M.S., Major John Magruder, U. S. Field Baseball Associate Professor of Electrical Artillery, Professor of Military Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Captain—R. F. Dunn. Hopkins, M. D., 801 Trust Co., Manager—P. H. Bagby. Coach—W. C. Raftery. Engineering. Science and Tactics and Comman- Captain—E. R. Outten. Lt.-Col. Robert A. Marr, Jr., B.S., dant of Cadets. Georgia Building, Atlanta, Georgia. Rat Manager—J. B. Seay. Horst, C. F., Jr., 2030 Pawnee Ave- Track. Manager—R. M. Clewis. C.E., M.S., Associate Professor of Captain Bertrand Morrow, U. S. Cav- Rat Manager—H. J. Pence. Civil Engineering. alry, Assistant Profesor of Mili- nue, Birmingham, Alabama. Coach—Major H. M. Read. Lt.-Col. Kenneth S. Purdie, B. S., tary Science and Tactics, Senior Bubbard, M, Jr., Chatham, Virgin- Captain—H. D. Wanger. Gym Team Associate Professor of Mathema- Instructor in Cavalry. ia. Manager—W. B. Walshe. (not selected.) tics. Captain George D. Wiltshire, U. S. Hudgins, H. C., 708 Riversview Rat Manager—Oyler. Cross Country Lt.-Col Henley P. Boykin*, B.S., C.E. Cavalry. Assistant Profesor of Mil- Avenue, Portsmouth, Virginia. Baseball. Coach—Colonel Read. Associate Professor of Civil En- itary Science and Tactics, Assis- Hume, R. E. 130 Brewer Avenue, Coach—W. C. Raftery. Captain—W. Turner. ginnering and Drawing. tant Instructor in Cavalry. Suffolk, Virginia. Captain—B. M. Cutchin. Manager—J. F. Allen. Lt.-Col. Whitign F. Young, B.S., M. Captain Clarence A. Martin, U. S. In- Jackson, L. W., North Main Street, Manager—F. F. Finklehoffe. Rifle Team A., PH.D., Associate Professor of fantry, Assistant Professor of Mil- Mt. Airy, North Carolina. Rat Manager—M. M. Neale. Coach—Lieutenant E. B. Howard. Chemistry. itary cience and Tactics, Senior In- Johnson, G. B., Tazewell, Virginia. Gym Team. Captain—W. O. Brayshaw. Lt.-Col. Sterling M. Heflin, B.S., M.S. structor in Infantry. , Jones, J.., 1275 Washington Avenue, Coach—Capt. Granfelt. Manager—R. S. Singleton. Associate Profesor of Physics. First Lt. Shirley R. Hurt, U. S. Field De™er, Colorado.^ Captain—S. C- Will. ( Keith, J., Warrington, Virginia. Lt.-Col. Hernando M. Read, B. A., Artillery. Assistant Professor of Cross Country. Schultz-Hode Realty Co., Birming- Associate Professor of English and Military cience and Tactics, Sen- Leach, R. E., Radford, Virginia. Coach—Maj. H. M. Read. Long, D. T., R. F. D. No. 7, Shel- ham, Alabama. Economics. ior Instructor in Field Artillery. , . , Captain—R. Bumgardner. Stainback, E. R., 811 Woodland Lt.-Col. W. E. Byrne, E.E., PH.D., First Lt. Foster J. Tate, U. S. Field byville, Kentucky. Manager—W. B. Walshe. Lyle, J. N., Harvard University. Drive, Greensboro, N. C. Associate Professor of Mathema- Artillery. Assistant Profesor of Fencing Team. tics. Military Science and Tactics, As- Lyle, O. W., 3504 Sixteenth Street, Tallman, S. V., National Cemetery, Meridian, Mississippi. Coach—Captain Granfelt. Richmond, Virginia. Major John E. Townes, M. A., sistant Instructor in Field Artil- Captain—R. J. Manning. Assistant Professor of History. lery. McCall, F. S., 221 East Thirty- Manager—J. S. Metcalfe. Taylor, G. R., 809 Anderson St., Majoh Blandy B. Clarkson, B. S., First Lt. William E. Waters, U. S. Fourth Street, Savannah, Georgia. Charlottesville, Virginia. McGee, C. L., 218 Central Avenue, Riding Team. Assistant Profesor of Mathematics. Field Artillery. Assistant Profes- Captain—H. B. Massey. Thiermann, A. H. Jr., 1836 West Major John H. C. Mann, B.S., C.E., sor of Military Science and Tactics, Honea Path, South Carolina. Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia. Assistant Profesor of Civil Engin- Assistant Instructor in Field Ar-1 McNeal, W. H., Bard Hall, Colum- bia University, 169th Street & Haven Fruit, Produce and Merchandise Bro- Thomson, J. C., 24 Belmona Street, eering. Greenville, South Carolina. Ma jor Lucian H. Ryland, B.A., M.A., | First*!*! Edwin B. Howard, U. S. In- New York City, New York. kers, Mt. Olive, N. C. D. de I'U., Assistant Professor of fantry. Assistant Professor of Mil- ^ Manning, R. J., 501 Aztec Avenue, Ormsby, H. D. Jr., 1626 South Third Trapnell, E. R„ 208 Third Street, French. itary cience and Tactics. Assistant j G^up^New^ Mexico^ St., Louisville, Kentucky. Weston, West Virginia. Major Paul Welles, B.A., M.A., Marklis, A. W., 689 Metropolitan Turner, G. S., Virginia Military In- Instructor in Infantry. Ould, R. L., 1924 Rivermont Ave., stitute, Lexington, Virginia. Assistant Profesor of German and Ave., Hyde Park, Massachusetts. Lynchburg, Virginia. French. Captain Edmund J. McMullen, B.A. Martin, J. G., IV, University of Turner, J. H., 3501 Elmwood Drive, Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. Oyler, J. E., 819 Seventh Ave, S. E., Abilene, Texas. Major Richard C. Weaver*, B.S., M. Instructor in History. Roanoke, Virginia. S., Assistant Profesor of Physics. Captain Curry T. Guinn, Jr., B.S., Mason, W. N. Jr., 1420 Boiling Ave. Turner, R. R. Jr., The Plains, Vir- Maior James A. Mitchell, Jr., B.A., Instructor in Civil Engineering. Norfolk, Va. Patterson, D. G., University of ginia. M.A., Assistant Profesor of Span- Captain Joe E. Broadnax, B. S., Massey, H. B., 3501 Park Boulevard Heidleburg, Heidleburg, Germany. Tyler, F. E., Randolph Field, Tex- ish. Instructor in Physics. : San Diego, Cal. Payne, W. T., Lochhaven, Norfolk, as. Major N. B. Tucker, B.S., M.S., PH. Captain Virgil B .Grow*, B.S., Mergenhagen, S. J., 303 Maple St., Virginia Vaughan, F. C., 2910 Fourt Ave., D., Assistant Profesor of Chemis- Instructor in Mathematics. i Buffalo, New York. Phillips, J. A., Baptist Orphanage, Richmond, Virginia. try. Captain Ludwell L. Montague,*, B.A., Miller, L. N., Massachusetts Insti- Vivian, W. R., 36 Twenty-First tute of Technology, Boston, Mass. Salem, Va. Street, Nitro, West Virginia. Major J. S. Jamison, Jr., B.S.J M.S., M.A., Instructor in History. Potter, C. S., Buena Vista, Virginia. Assistant Professor Elictrical j Captain Charles H. Dayhuff*, B. A., Mittendorf, G. H., 123 North Sizth Waite, R. F., 22 Richardson Ave., Engineering. Instructor in English. St., Ironton, Ohio Powell, J. E., 130 Virginia Ave, Livermore Falls, Maine. Mr. Robert Carroll, B.A., M.S., Captain Leonard K. Fitzgerald, B..S, Monks, J. C., Jr., 66 Sunnyside Ave. Danville, Virginia. Walshe, W. B., 312 Woods Ave., Assistant Professor of Biology. Instructor in Physics. Pleasantville, N. Y. Prothro, J. E., 1010 Bluff Street, Roanoke, Virginia. Dr. Owens Hande Browne, B.S., PH.D. Captain Joseph C. Brewer, Jr., B.A., Moody, E. D., 3715 Eighty-First Wichita Falls, Virginia Wanger, H. D. Jr., 106 Colonial Aassitant Profesor of Chemistry. Instructor in English. St., Jackson Heights, N. Y. Rawson, E. C., Jr., Box, 287, Hud- Court, Little Rock, Arkansas. Captain Medford G. Ramey, B.A., M. Captain P. E. Caldwell, B.A., Moore, R. T. Jr., 3103 Fairfield Ave. son, New York. Weinerth, S. L., 1502 North Fif- „,A.,, Instructor in English_ . Instructor in History. Shreveport, La Rea, J. M., 914 East High Street, teenth St., Reading, Pa. Captain Stanton F. Blain, B.S., M.A., | Captain James C. Hanes, B.S. Moore, T. J. Jr., 226 South Fourth Charlottesville, Virginia. Welsh, W. K., 2808 East Marshall Instructor in Drawing. Instructor in Civil Engineering. St., Wilmington, North Carolina. Roberts, L. P., Ill, 110 Brunswick Street, Richmond, Virginia. Captain James Leigh Sims, B. A., Captain G. L. Browning, Jr., B. S., Moyka, C., 214 Plainfield Ave., Ave., Norfolk, Virginia. Will, S. C., 3005 eminary Ave., Instructor in Mathematics. Instructor in Chemistry. j Floral Park, New York. Seay, J. B., Box 585, Roanoke, Vir- Richmond, Virginia. Captain James C. Anthony*, B. A., Captain C. H. Goodwin, B.S., Neale, M. M. Jr., 973 Thompson ginia WilliamsS, F. P., 617 McCormick Instructor in Military Science. Instructor in Physics. Ave., Donora, Pennsylvania. Saunders, R. C., 2604 Grove Ave., treet, Clifton Forge, Virginia. Captain Robert H. Knox, Jr., B.S., Captain J. D. Neikirk, B.A., Neikirk, J. D., Virginia Military Richmond, Virginia. Wolfe, S. C., Marion, Virginia. Instructor in Mathematics. Instructor in Spanish. Institute, Lexington, Virginia. Shell, J. C., 148 Hampton Roads Wood, J. L., 719 Northumberland, Nelson, P. P., Williamsburg, Vir- Ave., Hampton, Virginia. Captain Nels Granfelt, Captain G. S. Turner, B. A. Roanoke, Virginia. Instructor in English. ginia. Slater, T. G., Uppedville, Virginia. Woodson, H. L. Jr., 903 Orchard Physical Director. O'Brien, J. L., Appomattox, Vir- Sledge, R. P., Box 227, Louise, Captain Harry St. G.T. Carmichael, Captain H. E. Fisher, B. S., Hill, Roanoke, Virginia. Instructo rin Mathematics. ginia. Mississippi. Wright, D. D., 136 Circle Street, B.S., M.B.A., Instructor in Civil Oliver, C. W., English & Oliver, Smith, T. O., Box 1628, Smith- Pingineering. * On leave session 1932-33. Princeton, West Virginia. ping; rifle marksmanship; and com- Field Artillery Journal Gives Write- bat principles. Military Science la and lb 1931-1932 ATHLETICS 4 hours a week, in laboratory per- Varsity Football Up Of V. M. I. iod, each term. All Units: Leadership; military his- V. M. I., 6—Hampden-Sydney 0 Description of Reserve Officers' Training Corps At V. M. I. Ap- tory and policy of the United States; V. M. I., 0—University of Richmond 7 T_ A .„„ TJ..UIJ„„IJ„„ military laws and rules of land war- pears In Army Publication fare. £dministration; and 0. R. c. V. M. I., 0—Duke University 13 (Officers' Reserve Corps) eregulations. V. M. I., 18—University of Virginia 3 By Cadet E. R. Trapnell, 1st Class talion of Infantry are formed for a Cavalry Unit: Combat principles; V. M. I., 20—University of Maryland 41 An Instiution rich in tradition and Garrison RPVIPW equitation and cavalry drill; use of V. M. I., 0—Davidson 7 u arris on Keview. sabre, mounted; and practical pack- V. M. I., 7—Clemson renown for discipline, with a military A full guard is maintained at all ing. 6 history surpassed only by West Point, times and all duties allocated to guard IFie,d Artillery Unit: Tactical em- V. M. I., 12—University of Kentucky 20 the Virginia Military Institute at Lex- . Ijloyment of field artillery; organiza- V. M. I., 6—V. P. I. 13 personnel in the Regular Army are tion and tactics; and administration. ington, is an ideal establishment for carried out here. The regulation of the Infantry Unit: Command and lead- Rat Football a thorough R. 0. T. C. course. A full. guard duty is the strictest phase of ership; combat principles; infantry description of the Field Artillery unit j the entire miiitary administration, weapons; and pistol marksmanship. V. M. I., 0—University of Richmond 0 here would incur too much detail, but and the daily mounting of this guard Supplementing this instruction the V. M. I., 6—University of Virginia 0 cadets engage in drills, field exer- V. M. I., 0—University of Maryland 7 a brief sketch of the V. M. I. will is marked by a military precision and cises and ceremonies from four until V. M. I., O—William & Mary 33 serve to make clear the very favor- appearance that are the results of five P. M. each day. V. M. I., O-V. P. I 6 able conditions under which the Cav- traditional excellence and practice. alry, the Infantry, and the Field Ar- Each spring the Corps, organized There are at present eight Regular tillery carry out their respective as a battery of Field Artillery, a troop Varsity Cross Country Army officers on duty here, four of training programs. of Cavalry, and a battalion of Infan- V. M. I., 35—V. P. I 20 whom are in the Field Artillery, two try, undertakes a practice march of V. M. I., 27—University of Virginia 30 The Virginia Military Institute was in the Cavalry, and two in the Infan- from three to six days' duration, dur- Second place in State Meet. established in 1839 and through ninety try. Major R. S. Dodson, Field Ar- ing which time the battery conducts years of conspicuous service has earn- tillery, is Profesor of Military Science service practice. The close affiliation Rat Cross Country ed the sobriquet of the "West Point and Tacticts and Commandant of Ca- of the three units naturally results in V. M. I., 36—V. P. I 21 of the South." Its graduates have dets and is assisted by a number of students being familiar with the work V. M. I., 20—University of Virginia 42 served almost en masse in every ma- the academic instructors who are V. and practices of all three, but there jor conflict in which the United States , M. I. graduates and Reserve officers is also a spirit existing in each unit Varsity Basketball has engaged since the founding of as well as by the staff of Regular which" makVs for a hFgh morale as the school During the Civil War many Army officers. well as a high standard of work, V. M. 22—N. C. State 31 of the cadets withdrew from the In-1 The regiment of gomething over The same regulations regarding the V. M. 26—Duke University 41 stitute in order to serve in the field. | geven hundred cadetg ig divided 5nto period of training in summer camps V. M. 19—Navy 39 Those who remained were used in the twQ battalions of three companies for an R. 0. T. C. students apply to V. M. 20—University of Maryland 38 27 training program, and in May, 1864, each. The Second Battalion is com- V. M. I. as to other schools, and each V. M. 23—University of Virginia 35 the entire Corps of Cadets fought as posed of Field Artillery students only, year the entire Second Class leaves V. M. 27—Roanoke College 40 a unit at the Battle of New Market, each company forming a battery when for the various posts immediately af- V. M. 28—University of Maryland 29 gaining for itself. immortal fame in not engaged in Infantry drill. The ter the Finals exercises. Last summer V. M. 13—University of Virginia V. M. 25—Duke University 45 an heroic charge in face of heavy fire, j s f the First about 65 Field Artillerymen trained at two Cavalry companie 0 29 Over 2,000 V. M. I. men took part | Battalion are drilled in a similar man-! Fort Hoyle, Maryland; about 35 Cav- V. M. 15—N. C. State 23 in the World War in the Army, Navy, ner, and the third company of the alrymen at Fort Myer, Virginia; and V. M. 18—V. P. I. and Marine Corps of the United First Battalion is organized as a com- j about 25 Infantrymen at Fort George V. M. 20—William & Mary 28 States, aside from officers in the Bri-1 pany of Infantry for training in that' G. Meade, Maryland. The work of Rat Basketball tish, French, and Chinese armies. Of branch of the R. O. T. C. All com- j these three units received, as V. M. I. 30 this number 1,200 were commissioned panies are equipped for action as In-! units have in the past, high tribute V. M. 32—S. M. A V. M. 38—A. M. A 24 officers, over eighty-two per cen of fantry; Cadet commissioned officers, i from the commanding and instructing V. M. 58—Harris Military Institute 18 whom engaged in actual combat. More the highest of whom is a Captain and officers of the various posts. The V. M. 23—Greenbrier Military School 22 than eighty-two per cent of the V. M. Regimental Commander, are taken exacting regulations under which the V. M. 19—University of Virginia 22 I. men between the ages of 17 and 40 from the First Class while sergeants cadets live during the school year V. M. 47—Massanutten 28 were in the service. Casualties total- and corporals are taken from the Se- makes camp a respite and is reflect- V. M. 45—Lynchburg High School 21 ed 200 and decorations for bravery cond and Third Classes respectively, ed in the work of the men while at V. M. 15—University of Virginia 14 108. The list of commissioned per- There is equipment for a regiment | camp, V. M. 22—V. P. I 11 sonnel follows: of Infantry, also automatic rifles,! The reP°rt <>f government in 5 Brigadier Generals. light mortars and 37mm guns; a i spection of the Institute during the Varsity Boxing las,t 45 Colonels. quota of about 70 cavalry horses and decade have given all branches f V. M. I., 6—University of Maryland 47 Lieutenant Colonels. 80 artillery horses; ordnance of var- ° the R. O. T. C. an excellent rating The V. M. I., 5—North Carolina 144 Majors. ious kinds; two batteries of French following paragraphs taken from V. M. I., 2—University of Virginia 75's with cassions and limbers, forge the inspecting officers' reports are 319 Captains. V. M. I., 5—V. P. I limber, battery reel cart, artillery indicative of the type of recommen- 318 First Lieutenants. V. M. I., 2—West Point repair truck, and fire control instru- Nations which the R. O. T. C. at V 320 Second Lieutenants. V. M. I., 4—University of South Carolina ments for both batteyies, together: M- L receives: In 1917 V. "M. I. was selected by the is Rat Boxing War Department as a Junior Train- with the necessary complement of my opinion htat this insti- tractors, cargo and ammunition tution in fulfilling its R. O. T. C. mis- V. M. I., 5—A. M. A. ing Camp and 1918 the battalion was s n organized as a Students' Army Train- trucks. | i° has reached the highest standard V. M. I., 4—North Carolina a ing Corps, being the only college in An enlisted detachment of 33 men, j *osf}e the limitation °f P V. M. I., 3—University of Virginia p the country which the War Depart- recruited locally, is maintained to: . . T ... . . V. M. I., 3—Navy , ,, • , , . "The Virginia Military Institute is ment deemed capable of keeping itas care for the animals and property.! , , .. . „ V. M. I., 2—V. P. I ... . t -j x ii ..I. , . » outstanding in its excellence as a res military standards up to the highest Incidentally the conduct of this * procurement 0f offi- V. M. I., 5—Greenbrier Military School . point of efficiency without the aid of, group of men is exemplary and there cers ^ ^ Varsity Wrestling additional tactical officers At the In- are very few infringements of disci-; The m organization . 9 stitute was established the largest col- pline. of y M j and thg high p,ace which V. M. I., 19—Duke University 9 legiate Marine unit in the country,, The place of the R. O. T. C. in the the Corps has won as a military unit V. M. I., 9—North Carolina V. M. I., 29—Davidson 3 and here eighteen hundred men were administration of hte military and is due in no small measur€ to the type V. M. I., 6—Lehigh 24 turned out fo rthe nation s emergency, academic departments of V. M. I. is j of officers who have been detailed V. M. I., 12—V. P. I 12 Since the war the growth of the In-1 shown by the following schedule re- here It has customary to detail

stitute has been rapid. In 1924 Major- printed from the catalogue of the In- as many y M j men as possible to Rat Wrestling General William H. Cocke, succeeded j stitute: this work, and the results of such a V. M. I., 14 1-2—A. M. A. 19 1-2 Major-General Edward West Nichols: Description of Courses policy are obvious. Those officers V. M. I., 27 1-2—North Carolina 6 1-2 as superintendent and continued as Military Science 4a and 4b however, who have not been grad V. M. I., 16 —A. M. A 14 such until 1929, when Major-General 2 hours in laboratory period a week, uates of V. M. I. have brought in new V. M. I., 27 —Greenbrier Military School 5 John Archer Lejeune, retired head of each term. blood, as it were, that has been decid V. M. I., 24 —V. P. I 16 the United States Marine Corps, be- All Units are given infantry drill, j beneficial to the Institute ed y V. M. I., 16 —Navy ... 16 came the Institute's fifth Command- i Poetical and theoretical; rifle marks- The foundati0n of the entire sys ing Officer. manship; and such miscellaneous in- , „ .. ... , . Varsity Baseball struction as personal hygiene, sani- tem and all its accomplishments is Although the R. O. T. C. is com- tation, first aid, scouting and patroll-j the spirit that exists within the Corps V. M. I., 3—E.-n 6 paratively a new part of the army's ing, company formations, and basic It is the pride in the name which their V. M. I., 3—University of Virginia 5 training program, its work was no instruction in respective units. predecessors have won for them that V. M. I., 0—Duke University 11 Military Science 3a and 3b innovation to V. M. I. nor did it cause . , , . , , : keeps the V. M. I. Cadets ever striv V. M. I., 5—North Carolina 7 1 lab l at01 y pen d a WCek any great change in the military de- each 'term" ° ' ' ° ' ing for perfection. V. M. I., 2—William & Mary 5 partment. The Institute has the only „„!„„ * t j a . 7-.„ „ „_. „„,, ED. NOTE The following article written by V. M. I., 4—V. P. I 7 Cavalry Unit: Equitation and^ cav- . , _ . u. ist Cla» , appeared in Field Artillery and Cavalry units in airy drill; selection and care of ani- t a(l( t E R Trapne B 11 * the May-June number of the F. A. Journal. V. M. I., 5—University of Virginia the Third Corps Area, and in order mals; map reading and military V. M. I., 2—V. P. I. 11 sketching; automatic rifle; pistol and TO ENGINEERS to concentrate on these branches, the V. M. I., 5—Duke University 4 rifle marksmanship; musketry; and Engineering unit was discontinued combat principles. By Roberta Teale Swartz V. M. I., 2—University of Maryland 11 several years ago. The R. O. T. C. Field Artillery Unit: Fundameltals I taste of tunnel benefits V. M. I., 3—University of Richmond 4 work is compulsory for all cadets; of military service; gunnery; equita- And ride in darkened trains and as the position and history of V. tion and horsemanship; material; care Among the mountains' cancelled roots Rat Baseball M. I. demand a cadet corps of the of animals; field artillery signal com- To reach the nether plains. V. M. I., 11—Central High School 3 highest efficiency and appearance, I Sity^S;^ I know the surety of a bridge V. M. I., 4—Fishburne 14

the R. O. T. C. activities have been machine gun instruction. Flung over a sharp height: V. M. I., 2—A. M. A 7 superposed upon an already busy, as infantry Unit: Drill and command; Ravines have been erased, that I V. M. I., 12—Greenbrier Military School 7 well as broad, military schedule. map making and military sketching; May cross them in the night. V. M. I., 11—John Marshall High 5 V. M. I., 0—University of Virginia 11 The life in barracks is similar in ^ant^^po^ rifle^ksman- But s0 have words made ways for me V. M. I., 3—Greenbrier Military School 4 many respects to that ot West 1 oint, ketry. and pistol marksmanship. Where no way was before; and each clay's schedule is carried out Military Science 2a and 2b Cut landings in the rock, and dried Varsity Track with strict adherence to correct mili- j iod a week, The swamps to a firm floor, 2 hours jn recitat on per 82 1-2 tary practice and to the best interests term. trepidation with the hills V. M. I., 43 1-2—Duke University each In 54 of high academic standards. The Ca- 2 hours in laboratory period a week, Suddenly I have known V. M. I., 72 —University of Richmond V. M. I., 74 5-6—University of Maryland 51 1-6 (let grey uniform is worn at all times each term. From crazy djff to precipice V. M. I., 54 1-2—Davidson 71 1-2 with prescribed dress for all occa- Cavalry Unit: Equitation and cav- Su nsion bridges thrown- s 47 1-2 sions. Quarters are inspected regu- airy drill; selection and care of am- V. M. I., 78 1-2—V. P. I. , , .... T. „„„,. „„llrwi mals; field engineering; cavalry wea- Then over sentences I passed Second place in State Meet. larly and strictly. The yeai round . . « ^ . . pong p gtol d marksmanship Sftf€ into promised land Rat Track program includes each week tour eavajry communications; and combat j bless theil. jngenuity daily drills of at least half an hour principles Who make me understand; V. M. I., 71 —University of Richmond 35 (an hour for mounted drill), live Field Artillery Unit: Advanced V. M. I., 75 —A. M. A. 42 daily battalion or regimental parades, gunnery; conduct of fire; functions Who rule across the wastes of thought V. M. I., 86 1-3—S. M. A. 20 2-3 seven daily formal guard mountings of the battery detail; and the field A narrow, certain lane, V. M. I., 70 2-3—V. P. I. 46 1-3 one inspection under arms. Once ***** And open "their blue clearings and p Second place in State Meet. l>fttttl,.v of Field Artil. Infantry Unit: Command and lead- in the jungle of the brain, each month a batteiy ot field Aim ership. field engineering; infantry ml ' , „ . „ r lery, a troop of Cavalry, and a bat- weapons; military sketching and map- lh« Saturday Review of Literature. WELCOME '29 JOHN MONKS DELIVERS THE CADET Government Inspection Re- VALEDICTORY FOR The Class of 1929 has held its first VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE port Gives Excellent THIRTY-TWO reunion. Iit's members should be well Publication of the aware of the duties which have de- (Continued from page one) LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA Ratings suaded that the safest course to volved upon it with its acceptance of Official Organ of the V. M. I. Athletic Association health and happiness was to say "Sir" the spirit and name as a part of the Thoroughness Of Training Is $2.50 Per Year Published Every Monday to everyone who addressed us, from Entered as second-class matter at Lexington, Virginia, under Act of Congress, October 8, 1917. V. M. I. Alumni Association. Pointed Out the highest .authority down. A 'sir" at Only the Graduating Class remem- the beginning of every sentence, a E. R. TRAPNELL Editor-in-Chief bers the faces of the Brother Rats The performance of the Corps at "sir" at the end, and one or two "sirs" L. F. CARY Business Manager of '29. During the three years they the annual government inspection this sprinkled in between. Now from that have been gone from the Institute year was of such a calibre as to give bewildering potpourri of rules, regu- » Editorial Board the Institute one of the best ratings lations and restrictions grew the ,T. E. PROTHRO Managing Editor we have watched the progress of the H. B. MASSEY Assistant Editor group. There have been degrees of it has ever received, and that, in view seed of friendship and brotherhood, J. 0. MARTIN Assistant Editor of the fact that last year's rating was so closely bound together by common F. F. FINKLEHOFFE Sports Editor success attained by individuals and R. HUMGARDNER Alumni Editor before the next reunion seven years the highest of any R. O. T. C. unit problems. At the close of our rat year M. D. HOPKINS Literary Editor J. A. PHILLIPS Engineering Editor hence there will be many changes in in the country, is saying a lot. The we glanced around and endeavoured JACK JONES Exchange Editor order published relative to this year's to pick from our midst the one whom J. S. METCALF Feature Editor the lineup. We can do no more than O. D. SMITH Histriographer wish each of them the best of luck. results follows: we thought worthy of being both our leader and our champion during our When '29 comes back to the Insti- HEADQUARTERS Associate Editors VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE life at V. M. I. And in making this L. N. Miller. J. C. Shell, J. C. Monks, J. P. Castleman, J. N. Lyle, R. C. Saunders, S. L. tute for an official reunion it will be Lexington, Virginia choice we selected a man who has Weinerth, J. Keith, W. H. McNeal, H. D. Wanger, J. G. Todd, J. D. Neikirk on the occasion of the one hundredth May 28, 1932. proved by his faithfulness, industry, anniversary of V. M. I. It will be a Reporters General Orders and self-sacrifice to be, by far, the No. 25 w. P. Jnnes. T. H. Harrel, R. S. Singleton, R. M. Clewis, C. E. Greiner, G. R. Tyler, H. N. plorious opportunity for that class to best among us. And though our mem- Dillard. J. A. B. Baker, S. E. Whitemore, C. Moorehead, A. E. Van Petten, make its impression as a loyal unit of 1. For the information of all con- J. W. Wheeler I. R. Littrell W. P. Keithley R. S. Edmunds cerned the following report on the re- ories may grow dim in the recollec- the great brotherhood that has made cent Inspection of the Reserve Offi- tion of things which now seem all- Business Staff V. M. I. cers Training Corps Units at this in- important, the one memory which will W. L. FOLTZ Advertising Manager stitution is hereby published: never be replaced in our hearts and J. D. Fosque. T. G. Slater. A. W. Bryant, J. E. Powell Advertising Assistants "Special remarks relative to Infan- W. B. EAGLES Subscription Manager COLONEL DODSON which will never grow dim is the J. L. O'BRIEN Circulation Manager try Unit." deeply-rooted genuiness of our Presi- S. V. TALLMAN, C. F. HORST Circulation Assistants Among those who are leaving the 'The interest displayed by all stu- dents in their military work is a di- dent, Ran Turner. And we want to Institute today is one who should en- Assistants to the Business Staff rect reflection on the excellent in- take this oportunity, Ran, to thank W. F. Tinsley, E. M. Young, G. R. Gilliam, J. P. Lea, J. E. Crocker, B. P. Harrison, C. S. joy that feeling that comes with the struction by Instructors on duty at you from the bottom of our hearts Roller, J. W. James, C. A. Payne. E. C. Hudgins, J. F. Allen, R. P. Kelly this Institution.' realization that duty performed is for the whole-hearted interest that "General rating of the unit—'Ex duy accomplished. Each of us came you have shown in each and every TO THE CORPS RAN TURNER here with a purpose and the degree cellent.' "Special remarks relative to Field Ar- member of the class. to which, we have pursued that pur- tillery Unit. At Finals each year it is the privi- Four years ago this Spring when pose is the measure of success. 'The results of this inspection in- Our Third Class year was famous lege of the editor of The Cadet to the group of men that are graduat- From those who have been on Post dicate unquestionably a high stan- for those things for which all Third dard of training. The Commandant of Clas years have always been and al- speak to those who remain in Bar-. ing from the Institute as the Class much longer than the members of the Cadets and his staff of instructors racks for one, two, or three more of 1932 met as a class for the first graduating class we learn that more are, without exception, excellently ways will be famous. We performed qualified for successful accomplish- our share of duty, had our share of years, whichever the case may be. He time they looked over their numbers time has (been given to athletic teams during the past five years than dur- ment of their mission.' fun, had, perhaps, a little more than speaks to every man and to every and picked from them one who seem- ing any other like period. The silly "General rating of the unit—'Ex- our share of excitement, and—walked class. The difference is that some of J ed to be best fitted to lead them cellent.' little caps of a few years ago have "Special remarks relative to the Cav- our share of penalty tours.- you will have the occasion to know [ through four trying years of life at given way to a modern, sensible, and alry Unit. As Second Classmen we naturally whereof he speaks before some others. V. M. I. They realized that the man distinctive headgear. There has been 'The interest displayed by the stu- became more engrossed in the pursuit a marked improvement in the ap- dents in their military work reflects of the definite object at which we You have a duty that has been cut whom they chose must have more credit on the ability of the instruc- pearance of the Corps. Uniforms are out for you and you must discharge than brains, more than a sterling in- tors at this institution.' were aiming and settled down to solve better tailored. Practical and theoret- that duty to the best of your ability tegrity, more than the qualities of "General rating of the unit—'Ex- the rapidly accumulating problems ical military instruction is more cellent.' if the name of this corps is to keep a leader, more than anything that which were now beginning to com- could be defined in other men. When thorough. On special occasions the "The Commanding General desires mand our undivided attention. Oiur the place that it has attained. One to express his appreciation of the con- their choice had been made they had Corps has distinguished itself by the field became more extensive as we part of this duty has to do with the ditions existing at Virginia Military confidence but little did they know excellence of its drill. As an aid to felt more strongly the forces compell- so called Rat system. The Corps is Institute which are responsible for that the one whom they had made greater academic attainments an un- the high standards maintained in the ing us to participate in the activities the mold of men and the Rat year is the President of Thirty-two would necessary reveille formation has been Military Department in securing the which are so great a part of V. M. I. the mold of the Corps. In that first general rating awarded by the in- show himself to be man that he is. abolished. And the reports of the of- Following the brief six weeks at year each character takes a shape. spector. ficial government inspections have the three summer camps, which help- The finishing touches are put on the There is a great pleasure in being By command of Major General been more complimentary during the Malone: ed considerably to augment and make last three years. See to it that in each privileged, as this writer is, to speak past five years than during any other (Signed) J. T. CONRAD, more secure that imperishable bond new cadet is inculcated those princi- in appreciation of men and things N. T. CONRAD, period of the Institute's history. of brother rat friendship, we found pals of duty and respect that are which he admires. The measure of his Colonel, A. G. D., admiration is the measure of the With hearty approval of all of the Adjutant General." ourselves possessing the long-sought the foundation of our system and that above we pay our respects to Colonel pleasure involved and the Editor of By command of Major General Le- privilege of wearing capes, paletots, high sense of honor which is the heri- Dodson, remind him that the Corps jeune; The Cadet, speaking in behalf of the and shouldering the responsibility of tage of the corps. Conduct yourselves appreciates the value of his efforts G. A. DERBYSHIRE, Class of 1932, is proud and happy to the Corps—we had become First always in a manner that will instill and the sincerity of his purpose, and Executive Officer. put into writing some expression of Classmen. confidence and respect in those be- in bidding farewell wish him the best the respect and admiration which the GRADUATION EXERCISES Along with these privileges came of luck in all that is to come. neath you in years. Whether or not Class feels for its President, Ran ARE HELD IN J. M. HALL the realization that our days were you are aware of it the greatest in- Turner. numbered,—we were now beginning NEXT YEAR'S BULLET (Continued from page one) fluence on any class at V. M. I. is the We have seen him in every phase of to look beyond the horizon. class that goes before it. Jr., Virginia; Lyle, J. N., Georgia; Now that we are on the verge of life at the Institute. We have seen Next year's Bullet has gone to Moyica, C., New York; Long, D. T., departure, we must say a word to Remember that he profits most him in positions where it would be press in its entirety, and rats arriv- Kentucky; Taylor, G. R., Virginia; Fisher, H. E., Virginia; Gregory, R. those we leave behind. To you, Gen- who serves best. The degree of your human to fail his trust. But there has ing at the Institute in September will L., Virginia; Gill, J. K., Oklahoma; eral and Mrs. Lejeune, we will not efforts toward the realization of the been no time when he has even fal be greeted at the Q. M. D. with a Mitfendorf, G. H., Ohio; Roberts, L. say "goodbye," rather "au revoir." greater V. M. I. will measure the re- tered in doing his duty as he sees it, handbook covering every recordable P., Ill, Virginia; Wood, J. L., Vir- You, General, have implanted ^n us turn which you yourself realize. V. M. and the light in which he sees it has phase of life at V. M. I. The hand- ginia; Potter, C. S., Virginia; Cut- that which is symbolic of a true of- I. builds her glory on the quality of been the light which has led the class book will be slightly thicker than this chin, B. M., Jr., Virginia; Vaughan, F. C., Virginia; Marklis, A. W., Massa- men which she turns out. That qual- through to its Graduation Day. He year's Bullet, and it will carry a few ficer and a gentleman, and I assure has made his mark on V. M. I., but chusetts; Foltz, W. L., Virginia; Er- you that only the benefit, which we ity depends upon the individual alone; pictures, which have not been usually skine, D. M., Ohio; Fosque, J. D., Vir- the Institute will furnish you the tool the indelible print which he has left included in the past. ginia; Vivian, W. R., West Virginia; have derived from our association with which to work but you must be upon the hearts of the men who have Fletcher, H., Virginia; Seay, J. B., with you, can overshadow the great The new Bomb Staff, headed by the craftsman. The better job you lived with him and worked with him Virginia; Brewster, W. K., West Vir- pride which we feel in the good for- McCarthy, as Editor, and Lea, as ginia; Slater, T. G., Virginia; Tur- make of yourself, the greater will be is the true monument to the courage, tune of being able to consider you, Business Manager, has succeeded in ner, R. B., Virginia; Rea, J. M., Vir- the glory to V. M. I. devotion, and honor of a Keydet. ginia; Baya, H. P., Jr., Florida; not only our advisor, but also—our compiling a very complete and com- Accomplishment is the only per- Gregory, R. H., Jr., Virginia; Foy, friend. GENERAL LEJEUNE prehensive manual. The general form R. E., North Carolina; Mason, W. N., Gentlemen of the Faculty, for your manent history. Work that the his- will not differ greatly from that of Jr., Virginia; Smith, T. 0., Alabama; priceless gift of knowledge and your tory of your class will be thus re- the Bullet issued by Neikirk and Bailey, C. W., Virginia; McGee, C. L., In the hearts of the members of faithful guidance, we give you our corded. There are conditions which Hansbrough last September; this South Carolina; Will, S. C., Virginia; the classes which have graduated Leach, R. E., Virginia; Hodgins, H. expression of heart-felt appreciation. you know exist in Barracks and which book was said to be the most praise- from the Institute during the past F., Jr., South Carolina. The class which now follows in our you know must be remedied. Grad- worthy manual on display at the Vir- three years there is one man who footsteps, we know contains the nec- ually these things are being improv- ginia Intercollegiate Press Conven- Electrical Engineering. stands out above all others as being essary qualities to bear the brunt of ed but you must never let up. Results tion at Randolph Macon last fall. Welsh, W. K., Virginia; Horst, C. may be slow but they will be sure, if the personification of every quality F., Jr., Alabama; Jones, J., Kentucky; duty for their fellow cadets, and to One of the outstanding features of Payne, W. T., Virginia; Tyler, F. E., you act wisely because, those who which goes to make a great leader you and the rest of the Corps, we doff and a great man. We take this op- the new Bullet is the excellent set of Virginia; Trapnell, E., West Virginia; are in position to effect the changes Geiger, H. J., Jr., Tennessee; Phil- our caps in parting, with the confi- portunity of expressing our admira- resumes of the various athletic sea- you advocate are as anxious to serve sons at V. M. I. for the past school lips, J., Virginia; Shell, J. C., Vir- dence that you, knowing and loving tion and love for General Lejeune and ginia; Thiermann, A. N., Jr., Vir- V. M. I. as you are. Do not forget year. The barracks directory will be the traditions of the Institute, will that for an instant. in our hearts we will keep his name ginia; Sledge, R. P., Mississippi; De- continue to display your loyalty— more complete than ever, and the Camps, W. L., Virginia; Moore, T. J., and all that it stands for with us al- carry on. General Lejeune is your friend. At ways. To us he personifies all that athletic schedules for next year will Jr., North Carolina; Brugh, J. T., Vir- ginia; Saunders, R. C., Virginia; To those classmates left behind, the head of this column today we be as complete as it is possible to is desirable in man and we are Cumming, W. M., Virginia; Ould, R. we want you to remember that though have reprinted the words from his have them at the time of printing. thankful for the influence which he L., Virginia; Fuller, W. R., Virginia; you are not present as this roll is Tallman, S. V., Virginia; Garrett, S. own pen which most accurately des- exerts upon the men who serve un- Work on the Bomb for 1933 is well called, you will always be accounted cribe his character and we present it der him. Books cannot impart to us N., Virginia; Chisman, S. B., Vir- in progress. The general plan of the ginia. for—deeply in our hearts, as true as a tribute to him and indication of the qualities which are encouraged in book has been determined, and brother rats of the class of '32. the treatment you may expect from knowing General Lejeune and in Libertal Arts. sketches for some of the art work Keith, J., Virginia; Monks, J., Jr., And, lest we forget, my brother him. leaving the Institute we feel justly have been submitted and approved. New York; Neikirk, J. D., Virginia; rats, if you take to yourselves the proud in having been commanded by Stand up for the rights that each The Lynchburg Engraving Company Hopkins, M. D., Georgia; Turner, G'. wings of the morning and dwell in him and feel a sincere gratitude for S., Pennsylvania; Martin, J. G., IV, Corps has so jealously guarded. It is and the Brown-Morrison Printing the uttermost parts of the sea,— all that he has done for us. Virginia; Bumgardner, R., Jr., Vir- your duty to maintain the high prin- Company, who produced the 1932 ginia; Massey, H. B., California; there is no force so powerful, no ex- ciples by which you are to be govern- Bomb, are also to produce the '33 Weinerth, S. L., Pennsylvania; Fin- perience so piercing that it can sever ed. Try to see both sides of every A great many members of the Class Bomb. The pictures for the First klehoffe, F. F., Massachusetts; Cary, that imperishable bond of fraternity question. Make sure you are right be- Class section have been made by Har- L. F., Jr., Virginia; Lyle, O. W., Mis- of 1932 join the ranks of the unem- sissippi; Turner, J. H., Texas; Gilli- which is the spirit of the class of '32. fore you advance. But do not hesi- ployed today. And here certain re- ris and Ewing and are reported to be land, J. C., Texas; Prothro, J. E., And last of all, heads bared, we stand tate to admit your mistake if it is sponsibilities devolve upon the indi- most satisfactory. Texas; Oliver, C. W., Jr., North Caro- To sing that glorious song shown to you. vidual and upon the group. The state lina; O'Brien, J. L., Virginia; John- That thrills the hearts of all those of our country today is such that the son, G. B., Virginia; Wanger, H. D., men We who have gone before you have One hundred Siberian Elm trees Jr., Arkansas; Cooper, G. L. H., made mistakes. Profit by them if you training which you have received is were purchased by the Institute last Mississippi; Carter, R. G., Texas; Who to V. M. I. belong. can. We now look to you to carry on valuable to the extreme and it is your fall. Thirty-seven of them were Cocke, C. H., Jr., Mississippi; Wil- Red, White, and Yellow floats on high, duty to see that the advantages which placed around the parade ground liams, F. P., Virginia; Rawson, E. C., The Institute shall never die. and it is our fervent hope that each New York; Castleman, J. P., Ken- of you, as a class, will do better than V. M. I. has given you are used ex- and the others have been scattered tucky. So now, keydets, with one voice cry; we in the great campaign. pediently. about the Post. (Continued on page eight! God bless our men, and V. M. I. V. M. I. Museum Con- THE V. M. I. CLUB OF RICHMOND Military Promotions tains Valuable Announced By Relics Commandant (Continued from page Since the building of the Edward West Nichols Engineering Hall, more ford, J. H.; (5) Smith, W. E.; (6) spacious quarters have been provid- Douglass, W. P. To be Cadet Supply Sergeant — ed for the safe keeping of the pre- Way, F. cious mementoes of famous men and To be Cadet Color Sergeants—(1) events which have been given to V. Baldwin, J. D. C.; (2) Royce, G. A. M. I. for preservation. Trophies, dat- To be Cadet Company Supply Ser- geants—(1) Tillett, A. B.; (2) How- ing from the Revolutionary War to ard, J. G.; (3) Brady, F. C.; (4) the present time, which were former- Ward, J. J., Jr.; (5) Minor, G. G., ly arranged for exhibition in a small Ill; (6) Bain, G. E. room in the Library are now on dis- To be Cadet Sergeants—(1) White, W. R.; (2) Farley, E. W., Jr.; (3) play in the museum in the west wing Goshorn, J. A.; (4) Carney, T. E., Jr.; of the Nichols Engineering Hall. (5) Venable, E. R.; (6) Blakemore, N. D.; (7) Swindell, G. B.; (8) Baker, The Revolutionary memento is a J. A. B.; (9) Tucker, E. W., Jr.; (10) sword which was carried by General Buford, A. S., Ill; (11) Nash, P.; (12) Montgomery in the Battle of Quebec Gillock, O. P.; (13) Dunlap, G. C.; in 1775. It was presented to the In- (14) Winkler, H. T.; (15) Gontrum, R. W.; (16) Pitkethley, D. A.; (17) stitute through John Randolph Tuck- Baldwin, R. G., Jr.; (18) Keller, T. er by Benjamin Brinker, of Middle- M.; (19) Gilliam, R. S., Jr.; (20) Col- lins, S. E„ Jr.; (21) Edmonds, R. S.; town, Virginia, in June, 1875. Major Hunadon Cary, '92, Preaidcnt Randolph G. Norman, '22,Vice-Prealdent Kenneth M. Adelstein, '20. Secy-Treas. In a deeply padded leather case is (22) MacDonald, C. P., Jr.; (23) Lan- drum, W. R.; (24) Vertner, T. K., Jr.; the beaver hat worn by Colonel THE YEAR 1932 '25) Dillard, H. N., Jr.; (26) Jones, Claude Crozet, president of the first BOARD OF GOVERNORS R. H., Jr.; (27) Rutschow, P. Z.; (28) Board of Visitors. Randolph G. Norman Hunsdon Cary, Chairman Kenneth M. Adelstein McMann, I. H.; (29) Scott, S. B.; T. W. Wilmer W. Leigh Carneal Tazewell Ellett (30) McCormick, R. H.; (31) Cave, W. Relics of the heroes of the Confed- Nimmo Old, Jr. Warner Moore, Jr. J. Stuart White W.; (32) Turner, W. M.; (33) Moody, eracy form a large part of the col- OFFICERS C. M.; (34) Riddle, M., Ill; (35) lection. In a case devoted to the ef- Hunsdon Cary, '92 Randolph G. Norman, '22 Keneth M. Adelstein, '20 Stubbs, C. F.; (36) Weaver, W. K., fects of "Stonewall" Jackson is a let- President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Jr. To be Cadet Corporals—(1) Bur- ter accepting the position of Profes- STANDING COMMITTEES Finance gess, J. J.; (2) Emory, W. W.; (3) sor of Natural and Experimental Entertainment Membership and Attendance W. Leigh Carneal, '03 Tazewell Ellett, '06 Gill, D. C.; (4) Stewart, H. M., Jr.; Philosophy at the Institute. The uni- B. C. Lewis, Jr., '02 Warner Moore, Jr., '14 (5) Quigley, T. T.; (6) Strange, E. R. W. Williams, '9& B. F. Morgan, '21 form is preserved which he wore dur- A. S. Buford, Jr., '00 John G. Folkes, '26 B„ III; (7) Morgan, G. D., Jr.; (8) E. B. Ryder, '24 Watson, W. G., Jr.; (9) Campbell, D. ing the time he served as a member H. Bright Keck, Pianist Publicity M.; (10) List, W. C.; (11) Parks, E. of the faculty and instructor in Ar- Athletics The Tie J. Stuart White, '29 P., Jr.; (12) High, F. W.; (13) Hoc- tillery at V. M. I. Relics presented by T. W. Wilmer, '14 Nimmo Old, Jr., '16 T. T. Hubard, Jr., '22 ker, C. M.; (14) Giles, W. V.; (15) R. T. Arrington, '21 his granddaughter, Mrs. Randolph Holt, W. C.; (16) Renn, E. H.; (17) W. F. Reynolds, '21 SPECIAL COMMITTEES Stevens, L. R.; (18) Sledge, T. D.; Preston, of Charlotte, N. C., include Speakers New Cadets (19) McClung, O. H., Jr.; (20) Rey- his inlaid card case, in which are two Chaplains Joseph Button James C. Anthony, '25 nolds, P. E.; (21) Carpenter, G. W.; of his engraved cards; a scarf with Giles B. Palmer, '00 Churchill J. Gibson John G. Folkes, '26 (22) Dalton, H. M.; (23) Bagwell, W. the Confederate flag knitted in each Churchill J. Gibson Alex F. Ryland, '97 J. DeWitt Hankins, '23 P., Jr.; (24) Thurston, C. E., Jr.; (25) W. W. Brander, '87 Hancock, C. W.; (26) O'Riordan, C. end, presented to him by an admirer; Henry G. Shirley, '96 C. S. Mullen, '03 F.; (27) Riley, T. F.; (28) Byrd, H. and the rain coat, bullet pierced, F., Jr.; (29) Cover, J. R., II; (30) which he was wearing when he was THE V. M. I. CLUB OF RICHMOND Kennedy, J. W.; (31) Schupp, C. F., fatally wounded at Chancellorsville. The purpose for which this Club is formed are: II; (32) Zimmerman, J. W.; (33) Bel- lamy, W. C.; (34) Willingham, F. F.; General Jackson's field desk has re- To promote social intercourse among members. To promote the interest of the V. M. I. whenever and wherever possible. (86) Callis, J. E.; (36) Duncan, A. cently been presented to V. M. I. by To cultivate and maintain the V. M. I. spirit among its members. S.; (37) Humphreys, J. W., Jr.; (38) Colonel Jennings C. Wise, Class of To aid and suport all public enterprises and civic objects, which make for the welfare of Richmond. Catley, C. W.; (39) Dunn, C. N., Jr.; 1902. His camp stool is the gift of t>he To foster objects similar or kindred to those above mentioned. (40) Montgomery, A. B.; (41) Smith, J. L„ Jr.; (42) Bane, M. C., Jr.; (43) Misses Gadsden, nieces of Assistant DINNER PARTY THIRD TUESDAY EACH MONTH 6:30 P. M., COMMONWEALTH CLUB 1 Wales, J. E., Ill; (44) Evans, R. W.; Adjutant General A. S. Pendleton, to 45 whom the stool was presented by destruction by General Hunter. The erican military decoration, and was 1 > barlow, F. g.; (46) English, J. 4 General Jackson. pen which President Wilson used in first given by General George Wash- /s \fffi ^g*™ approving the bill is a highly prized ington to three men during the Amer- Gill, E. W.; (51) Lorentzen, J. N.; Among the Robert E. Lee relics memento. ican Revolution. (52) Carper, H. F., Jr.; (53) Gracey, are the insignia of rank worn on his In 1911 an interesting collection of Colonel Waddill is a graduate of f'iV'/Iff RSlA*?- ^Itf P!' dress uniform, and a copy of a photo- Filipino weapons was donated by Dr...... j ... , , R- I'M (56) Knight, L. C.; (57) Ra- graph originally taken for Queen the Virginia Military Institute, and der, R. M.; (58) Nicholson, E. D.; Joseph M. Brown, of the Philippine has seen foreign duty in the Philip- (59) Rosch, W.; (60) Avery, J. T., Victoria. It is interesting to note that Constabulary. Colonel C. C. Collins, pines and Mexico as well as in Eu- Jr.; (61) Elliott, R. G., Ill; (62) Wil- the statue recently unveiled in Rich- r 63 h nan Class of 1892, of Lynchburg, a dis- rope. In addition to "The Purple i ^ /l£ T ' mond was evidently modeled from XT . , V, , , TV c-; (64> Fort> G- E-; (65) Todd, L. tinguished member of the Medical Heart,' he was awarded the Distm- . Bowers, G. W.; (67) Zahner, this photograph. These, with six M- (66) Corps, bequeathed to V. M. I. his dis- guished Service Cross and the Croix R. J.; (68) Middleton, W. P.; (69) steel engravings taken from C. W. tinguished service medals, including de Guerre with gilt star for various Young, J. B.; (70) Lowe, C. M.; (71) Chapman's Civil War paintings, were the decoration of Companion of the "acts of extraordinary heroism and Philpott, J. R.; (72) Burton, C., Jr.; presented to the Institute by Miss (73) Telfair, E. H.; (74) Meem, J. C., British Order of St. Michael and St. bravery." He was badly burned by Mary Custis Lee. A quilt, made by II; (75) Faries, D. T.; (76) Foster, George. mustard gas in the Soissons-Rheims I. G.; (77) Holland, L. G.; (78) Mrs. Lee and sold to help pay off the attack, and spent many months in a Brawley, C. H. Among the World War relics are debt on the R. E. Lee Memorial hospital. Leave of Absence until 8:00 P. M., Church, was presented by Colonel S. German helmets and amunition. C. J. Thursday, September 1, 1932, is here- B. Williamson, Clas of 1884. Collins, Class of 1916, presented a ...... , . by granted all cadets. Cadets return- vase made from one of the "75" Among the many visiting Alumni ing on furi0Ugh must register at the Among our most valuable posses- shells that helped to save Paris. Maj- who registered early at the Museum Nichols Engineering Hall prior to sions are the portraits of General were the following: that time. or G. M. Peek, Class of 1907, brought Lee and General Jackson, painted by The First Class is hereby relieved to the Institute the last American M. F. M. Wert, '02, Allanville, Pa. from duty. the famous French artist, Piote, and flag taken down by the Army of Oc- T. G. James, '09, Swan Lake, Miss. By Command of Major-General Le- presented by Dr. James McDowell, cupation in Coblenz in April, 1923. Capt. Fred M. Adams, '09, Ft. Sill. jeune. son of former Governor McDowell J. L. Ewing, '12, New Orleans, La. G. A. DERBYSHIRE, of Virginia. There are also pictures Comparatively recent acquisitions R. F. Ganny, '15, New Orleans, La. Executive Officer. are of great value. Rear Admiral COLONEL C. W. WATTS showing the development, the des- G. L. Gayle, '12, Washington, D. C. H. S. Baya, '88, Tampa, Fla. Richard E. Byrd, Class of 1908, pre- Class of 1893 truction, and the rebuilding of V. M. Houston Cary, '92, Richmond, Va. S. B. Marshall, '94, Washington, sented the chart which was carried Former Professor of Mathematics, who died I. last summer W. W. Boxley, '78, Roanoke, Va. D. C. on "The America" and which went Relics of the Battle of New Market W. R. Stirelds, '06, Brooklyn, N. Y. T. H. Taliaferro, '90, Washington, down in the water with him at Ver- include the uniform worn by General T. G. Tate, '77, Richmond, Va. D. C. Sur-Mer. A fine bust of General E. Scott Shipp and a pitiful little home- Lt.-Col. Waddill Decorated T. A. Bain, '06, Norfolk, Va. M. Q. Kelly, '02, Roanoke, Va. W. Nichols, modeled and presented spun jacket worn by F. L. Smith, of H. T. R. Haes, '96, Hampton, Va. H. J. Geiger, '02, Cleveland, Tenn. Alexandria, who was wounded. There by William Marks Simpson, Class of With "Purple Heart" is also a cedar canteen and a musket 1924 and recent winner of the Prix bent at right angles by a speeding de Rome, was cast into bronze by the Cited For Meritorious Service New York Alumni Association. GRADUATE WORK ball. In World War By General A study recently completed shows i nia Institute of Technology, Chicago, When the cadets returned from the The most recent acquisition is the Pershing that 157 V. M. I. graduate of the last Columbia, Cornell, Cumberland, Dick- battle, a wreath was placed upon the working model of the proposed mural six classes have done graduate work inson College (Law), Duke, Edin- flag by the ladies of Staunton. This painting of the post-war faculty and Lieutenant-Colonel Edmund in 43 institutions. The distribution burgh, Emory, Florida, Georgetown, wreath was preserved and was pre- board of visitors originally sketched Waddillj son 0f Mrs. Edmund Wad- of the graduates by class and by George Washington, Georgia, Hahne- sented to the Institute by one of its by Colonel William Washington, I m> jr > and the late Judge Edmund course is shown in the table which is mann Medical College, Harvard, Illi- heroes, who later became famous as (Continued on page eight) Waddill, Jr., of Richmond, has been printed belwo. nois, Johns Hopkins, Louisiana State, Sir Moses Ezekiel, the sculptor. From invrEivrrinvr awarded "The Purple Heart" with an The institutions which have attract- Maryland, Massachusetts Institute of the window of the museum one can ATTENTION, ALUMNI! „0ak Leaf cluster" by the American ed V. M. I. men for graduate work Technology, Medical College of Vir- see Jiis soul-stirring monument to . Government on the recommendation are widespread, but the most popu- ginia, New York, North Carolina, those fellow cadets who gave their On April 15, 3700 cards, with busi- of General John j. Pershing, it was lar ones appear to be Harvard, which Northwestern, Ohio State, Oklahoma, lives at New Market. Another beau- ness reply envelopes attached, were announced yesterday leads with 27, followed by Virginia, Pennsylvania, Purdue, Pittsburgh, St. tiful example of his work is the re- mailed to the alumni. As the Alumni Colonel Waddill is now stationed at 20; Massachusetts Institute of Tech- Louis, Stanford, Tennessee, Texas, production of the model for the sta- News went to press, replies from ap- Charlotte, N. C., where he is United nology, 15; Pennsylvania, 14; and Theological Seminary of Virginia, Tu- tue of Thomas Jefferson made for proximately one-sixth of the alumni gtaTes Army "recruUing " officer "in Texas;xas, 1122 , lane, Union College, Virginia, Wake the University of Virginia. have been received by the Secretary- eharge of the North Carolina recruit ~Th e ' institutions at which the grad- Forest (Law), Washington and Lee, Treasurer. The information that you From the Navy of the Confederacy jng district uates of these six classes did grad- West Virginia, Western Reserve, and were requested to place on the cards '. uate work are: California, Califor- Yale. is a halyard block from the Merri- , ui • i i :ii„„ The citation with the award de is valuable in keepin g your mQmailing mac, presented by Colonel George M. clares that it is for meritorious and Liberal Civil Electrical Total list and records correct and up to Brooke, Class of 1896. An anchor made conspicuous services as adjutant and Class Arts Chemistry Engineering Engineering Total Graduates date. In The Alumni News appears from the metal of this ship when it executive officer of the 179th Brigade, 1926 11 an article showing the number of 3 2 4 20 74 was salvaged in 1903 was given to American Expeditionary Forces, dur- 1927 graduates in the last six classes who 14 6 6 8 34 96 V. M. I. by the Reverend H. J. Gei- ing the World War. 1928 16 have done graduate work, but this 10 1 3 30 99 ger, Class of 1902, and a nail from the 1929 information is incomplete or lacking The oak leaf cluster on the award 17 12 6 1 36 117 Monitor was added to the collection 1930 10 19 for earlier classes. Please send in is in lieu of a second award that 4 3 2 104 by Captain Catesiby Jones, Class of 1931 5 9 your card, or, if it has been misplaced, Colonel Waddill received, as only one 1 3 18 107 1913. — — — — — — write to the Secretary-Treasurer for medal can be awarded to a person. Totals 73 After forty-eight years the Insti- another. "The Purple Heart" is the oldest Am- 44 19 21 157 597 tute was reimbursed $100,000 for its Monograms Awarded For Varsity Gridders Had ATHLETIC SCHEDULES 1932-1933 Spring Sports (Subject to Change)

Only Mediocre Season On Tuesday, May 24, the Athletic Council held its last meeting of the Varsity Football EIGHTEEN TO THREE DEDICATION VICTORY OVER VIR- year to award monograms, numerals, September 17—-King College Here GINIA WAS FEATURE and emblems to baseball men and track men and to appoint managers September 24—University of Kentucky There October 1—Duke University Here Despite the fact that the record Wahoos on new ground by the tune of in these sports for next year. Assis- tant managers of football for next October 8—The Citadel There books showed a none too impressive 18 to 3. year were also chosen. October IB—Davidson College Here season, with six games lost, three won The first half of the Maryland October 22—University of Virginia Here The members of the Athletic Coun- October 29—University of Maryland Richmond and one tied, there is a feeling in the game at Richmond saw the Cadets cil present were: Colonels J. A. An- November 5—William and Mary Norfolk heart of every Keydet that the 1931 , playing enough, real football to win derson, Couper, Barton, and Millner, November 12—University of Richmond Richmond Cadets Dunn, Wanger and Wills, and Flying Squadron, under the able any game, but it was not sufficient November 24—V. P. I Roanoke leadership of Johnny Gill, had an to surpass the highly touted Terps Mr. W. L. Carneal, representative of the V. M. I. Alumni Association.. eminently successful season. The Big and the Maryland aggregation emerg- Also present, but not voting, were Rat Football Reds fought unceasingly in the face ed the victor, 41-20. Major B. B. Clarkson, Director of of odds and they never stopped fight- The following week the Keydets Athletics, Cadet P. C. Edmunds, Vice October 14—University of Richmond Here October 21—University of Virginia There ing until the last gun had ended the traveled to Davidson to lose a close President of the V. M. I. Athletic Association, and Cadets E. R. Trap- October 29—University of Maryland There searing last game, with V. P. I. at contest 7-0, to a fighting Wildcat nell and T. H. Harrel, editor and edi- November 11—V. P. I Roanoke Roanoke. team. The next week at Norfolk, be- tor-elect of THE CADET. November 19—William and Mary Here Starting with the un-impressive win fore the whole First Class th<5 BRT The election pf Cadet T. H. Harrel against Hampden-Sydney, 6 to 0, the emerged into the win column oncej by recess for the p0Siti0n of Keydets showed little more than a Cross Country (Incomplete) more to down Clemson 7 to 6. Editor-in-Chief of THE CADET for great line plunging full-back in the October 28—Virginia (Varsity and Rat) There On Alumni Day the Cadets gave 1932-33 was announced by the chair- person of Buck Wright, and a wizard man. O of a field general in Billy Smith. their best, and it was plenty good, The following awards of Varsity Richmond University came next on but failed to stop the Kentucky Wild- Fencing monograms and Freshman numerals the Cadet's program and they realiz- cats. A great exhibition of football (To be announced) for participation in the sports indi- ed a life's ambition by downing the ended with the score standing 12-20 cated were made: O gridders 7-0. The Big Red Team out- against the Squadron. The Thanks- Baseball — Varsity Monograms: played* "the "Tiger^"throughout," but ®ame was tbe »verse of Varsity Basketball breaks in the last quarter gave the the Vl^lnia B*™. The Cadets could Buford, A S Cutchin B. M., Ed- January 7—St. Johns Here Richmond boys their victory. "ot *et organized against the strong munds, P. C., Greiner, C. E., Mason, January 13—University of Maryland Here Preceding the memorable Dedica-1 Gobblers, who showed more than W N. Mergenhagen S. J. Outten, January 14—Gallaudet College Here tion of the New Scott Stadium at th£* had a11 season' V-.P" L won 13' ^ R" P.tkethley D A. Scott S B January 18—University of Virginia Here 6 and earned ever 0lnt Turner, R. R., Waite, R. F., Ward, Charlottesville, the Varsity Gridmen y P - January 20—V. P. I Here J. J. bowed to Duke and had to be satis- Bill Raftery has a good nucleus January 27—University of North Carolina There fied with a 13-13 tie with The Cita- for the 1932 campaign and members Baseball — Freshman Numerals January 28—Duke There del. of a strong Rat team are coming up. Downey, W. T., Ferrara, C. C., Gil- February 1—North Carolina State Here A game against the Wahoos—a The Big Reds under Captain Kostain- bert, C. M., Hocker, C. M., Millar, C. February 3—Duke Here chance to repay the University for a sek should repeat against Virginia M., Moore, W. R., Patterson, W., February 6—University of North Carolina Here disastrous dedication—and a five day and turn away the Gobblers with the Penn, J. G., Reynolds, P. E., Riley, February 11—William and Mary Here holiday—afforded the Big Red Team short end of the score. T. F., Rosch, W., Ryland, T. S., Steine- February 14—University of Maryland There ample opportunity to annex the se- Coach W. C. Raftery mann- G- c-> Urick> M- s- February 15—Navy There cond win of the season. And they did Captain E. L. Kostainsek Tl'ack — Varsity Monograms: February 18—University of Virginia There it in great fashion by tramping the Manager R. M. Berkeley Brown, R. P., Brugh, J. T„ Bumgard- February 21—V. P. I There ner, R., Burruss, W. S., Dunn, R. F., Heald, J. M. D., Horst, C. F., Finlay-: Varsity Basketball Baseball Team Felt json , H. H., Johnston, F. P., Phillips, Rat Basketball E. L., Phillips, J. A., Rawson, E. C., January 18—University of Virginia Here 1 Men Fail To Lack Of Pitch- Rutschow, P. Z., Turner, W. H., Wan- January 20—V. P. I. Here ger, H. D., Wellford, H. B., Wright, February 18—University of Virginia There Win ing Staff D. D. February 21—V. P. I. There Track — Freshman Numerals: Bai-j O Team Shows Spirit But Lacked Mason Bears Brunt Of Season's | lev. E- p-> Foster, I. G., Folsom, W. Varsity Boxing Scoring Ability Hurling G., Kimball, A. B.,j Oatley, C. W., Parks, E. P., Rader, R. M., Ryland, January 21—University of Virginia Here P. C. Edmunds Captain Coach W. C. Raftery T. S., Stewart, H. M„ Sherman, J. C., January 28—Univei-sity of North Carolina There Sizer, A. C., Urcik, M. S., Walker, February 4—V. P. I Here C. E. Greiner Manager Captain E. C. Outten L. B., Wilson, R. D„ Watson, W. G., February 11—University of Maryland There W. C. Raftery Cocah Manager R. M. Clewis Zimmerman, J. W. February 18—West Point , There The 1932 court campaign of the V. Bill Raftery was left with too many On a special recommendation by the o M. I. team can hardly be classed as vacancies to build up a winning team Di^tor ofAthleti'es on acount of un- a success in the way of wins and los- for th® 1932 season, but the Pros' rewarded special perseverance in Rat Boxing ses. The aggregation went through ^It " \ ^ranches of sports Cadet Tay- January 21University of Virginia Here the whole season without a win and several games by one and two run1 T* ^^ * VarSltY January 28—University of North Carolina There February 4—V. P. I Here emerged from the worst season on margins which would have been vie- ® - „ .„„ „, , the courts that V. M. I. has ever had,, tones had not the breaks been other-. 1-ebruary 11—Navy There ,, i;ffi„ fu„„ „ . . i , „ ., . , . _ ed emblems tor their services as man- 0 sporting little more than a bad re- wise. Considering the fact that Raf- agels 01 ftn teh valsll;y -t t indicated- cord and weary legs. terv "had as a nucleus onlv one mono | y spoits maicatea. ' teiy had as a nucleus only one mono- Wa]ghe> w B._Track. Finklehoffe, Varsity Wrestling But despite the fact that the Key- gram pitcher, one catcher, two in- F. F.,—Baseball. January 13—Duke Here dets were never able to turn close fielders, and two outfielders, he did The folowing cadets were elected January 28—University of North Carolina There games into victories they won recog- a remarkable job in putting out as to Tosit^n7 forThe session 1932- February 4—Navy There nition throughout the circuit of their | good a club as he did. The players 1933 as indicated: Allen> j. P Man_ February 11—North Carolina State Here opponents for their clean sportsman- of'32 may not have won many games, agei.. yal.sity Track- Crews S G February 18—West Point There ship and un-excelled determination, but they have at least gained exper- Ma' Freshman' Track:' Clewis! February 20—Temple University Philadelphia The start of each game gave hope ience which should give V. M. I. a R M Manager; Varsity Baseball: February 25—V. P. I There for a win, and the end of the first winning club next season. Pence> R j Ma Freshman O half in many encounters found the Mouse Mason bore the brunt of the Baseball varsity hoop-men in the lead. Bad hurling, and pitched brilliant ball all The following cadets were elected Rat Wrestling breaks in many instances forced the season despite the fact that game assistant managers of Varsity Foot- January 28—University of North Carolina . There Cadets to accept defeats where they after game saw the opposing teams ball for the session 1932-1933: Baker, February 11—Navy There should have had victories. Little dis- snatch victories in the last innings, j. a. B., Buford, A. S., Gilliam, R. S., February 25—V. P. I There couraged the courtmen fought on hop- Mergenhagen and Lou Jones did their Gilock, O. P., Heerdt, E. J., Lathrop, O ing and fighting each time to get share of the mound work, while Tur- G. P., Page, G. P., Ward, J. J. their reward and break into the win Varsity Baseball ner did good work at the receiving Mr. P. E. Caldwell, who is to be colmun. April 4—University of Vermont Here end. The veteran Cutchin played his an instructor in the History depart- April 8—University of North Carolina Here Captain Bob Brown showed his usual stellar game at shortstop, ment, was appointed Freshman Coach 1 April 12—North Carolina State Here sterling leadership throughout the Scott and Greiner alternated at first for the 1932-1933 season. Captain M. season by leading his team in scoring base, and Le Sueur and Buford split G. Ramey was appointed assistant to April 15—William- and Mary Here in a majority of its clashes. He clos- the work at third. Edmunds covered Lt. Col. Read for the 1932-1933 ses- April 18—Duke Here ed a brilliant career on the V. M. I. the keystone sack until a broken ankle April 20—North Carolina State There court by playing brilliantly at the forced him out. Ward played the rest April 21—University of North Carolina There forward position. Edmunds showed of the season at second. Waite, Out- w. o. BRAYSHAW WINS April 24—University of Virginia Here ability and form and was chosen as ten, and Pitkethley held down the April 29—V. P. I. RIFLE CUP There Captain of the aggregation which outfield positions. May 2—University of Virginia There will represent the Institute during Edmunds, fiery headed second The Commandant announced during May 6—V. P. I. Here May 12—University of Maryland the coming season. His work at the sacker, and Waite, veteran fly chas- the Finals program that the Indivi- There May 13—University of Richmond other forward position was rarely er> were the heavy hitters of the dual Rifle Cup had been awarded to There lacking in merit. team Edmunds wiu be swinging his W. O. Brayshaw. Mergenhagen at center, Cutchin at bat at the plate again next year, and Brayshaw is Captain-elect for the Rat Baseball center and forward, Grainger at another fine batting record should be 1932-33 season. He has fired consist- (To be announced) guard never failed to do their best the result. ently throughout the past season and O at their positions and they turned in Lou jones wjn be the only veteran has been the high scorer in many of some good performances. Gregory hurler on the 1922 pitching staff, but the team's matches. The success of Varsity Track (Incomplete) was outstanding both defensively and Moore and Furman are good pros- next year's team depends much upon April 1—William and Mary Here offensively in many games. Reynolds, Blenckstone, and the firing of its captain-elect. He ad- pects> April 8—Maryland Here season appear unusually bright with Gilbert from last year's Rat team ded much to the success of this year's April 15—Richmond There The prospects for the approaching should be valuable additions to the team which was a consistent winner, April 29—V. P. I. ZZZZZZZ. There Edmunds, Travers and Goodwin re- twirling staff. The heavy hitting of and was awarded the Third Corps May 6—State Meet Here maining to form a nucleus for the Ferrara, Penn, and Millar will add Area Cup for supremacy in Gallery team which will be strengthened by greatly to the team's batting aver- Shooting. Rat Track (Incomplete) members of a Rat aggregation which age. With most of the regulars re- — — April 15—Richmond was of championship calibre. Watson, turning next year and with the addi- ( ut °ut Kids There April 29—V. P. I. Hancock, Walker, Downey and Miller tion of several likely recruits from Wanted—White girl for general There May 6—State Meet were all sterling performers on a the Rat team, Raftery should be able sousework and care of children Here (Continued On Page Seven! I Continued On 1'aice Seven.) Hartford Daily Times. Ralph F. Waite Awarded Porter Cup Winter Sports Teams Porter Cup Winner Mainstay On Football Have Successful Seasons And Baseball

WRESTLERS REMAIN UNDEFEATED IN SOUTHERN CON- Teams FERENCE FOR FOURTH YEAR JACK ZIMMERMAN WINS Boxers Closed Season With Four Wins, Three Loses; Close Match PORTER MEDAL With Army High Spot Of Season Big Red Fullback-Slugger Re- VARSITY BOXING VARSITY WRESTLING warded For Athletic Ability Captain J. L. Epps ' Continuing their splendid record in Manager W. W. Holt! the Southern Conference the Cadet The award, which yearly goes to Coach Sgt. J. M. Margulies ; Wrestling squad made it four years. V. M. I.'s most distinguished ath- Starting the 1932 season with two J straight without a defeat at the lete, has been given this year to R. impressive wins over Maryland and; hands of a Southern Conference op- F. Waite. This cup is presented each North Carolina by scores of 6 to li ponent. Four wins out of five mat- and 5 to 2 respectively, the boxers 1 ches place the Keydets once more as year to the best all-around athlete got away showing championship form, I leaders in the Wrestling sport. The in the Institute, and is awarded by and were not headed until the power- ] only loss of the year was to the vet- Henry J. Porter, '09, of Birmingham, ful University of Virginia mittmen | eran Lehigh team, a team which Ala. Porter while a Cadet at the In- took them into camp by a score of 5 stands at the height of inter-colleg- stitute was distinguished in several to 2. iate wrestling teams. branches of athletics and after grad- The Cadets displayed superiority The loss of the experienced all- uation he established the custom of in nearly all classes when the Mary- southern wrestlers, Talman and Dew- awarding the Cup as a reward for land sluggers were beaten 6 to 2. ey, caused Pete Hesmer little trouble "WABBLES" WAITE athletic achievement and outstand- Rogers, Allport and Spaulding fight- in developing a winning combination ing sportsmanship. ing their first fights on the V. M. I. for the last season. Captain Will Varsity came through with impres- remained to lead a well balanced Rifle Team Wins Corps Trackmen Win In Four Out Ralph Waite, the winner of the cup sive wins in their classes. North Caro- team and he was ably supported by this year, has held a major position lina, who followed the Maryland Marshall in 118-pound class, De- Area Cup Six Meets on the Football and Baseball Squads fighters on the Cadet's program, camps in the 125-pound class, Stith for the last three years and during were beaten 5 to 2 in a match which in the 145-pound class, Landis in the Brayshaw High Point Man Wanger Leads Scoring his Rat year he included Wrestling avenged the defeat administered the 155-pound class and Rucker, Meem in his athletic program. Red, White and Yellow sporters the and Dorrier in the heavier classes. Captain W. 0. Brayshaw Coach Lt. Col. H. M. Read The past season saw Waite as reg- year before. Rand Turner and Venable turned in Coach Lieut. E. B. Howard Captain E. L. Phillips ular full-back on the Varsity Football Virginia's champion boxers would j sterling performances throughout the Continuing the high standard set Manager J. F. Allen team and he did well in filling the not condescend to relinquish their. season. by previous V. M. I. rifle teams, the At the start of the 1932 track sea- position left vacant by Roy Dunn. crown to the Cadets and the Varsity Starting with a 19 to 9 win at the 1932 sharpshooters left behind a rec- son, prospects for a successful sea- His sterling work in the full-back po- took a 5 to 2 drubbing in the third expense of a powerful Duke aggre- ord to be proud of. The high spot of son were not bright, but Col. Read's sition gained him the name of "Pis- match of the season. Bain, fighting gation, the V. M. I. team succeeded j the season was the winning of the expert coaching resulted in the high- ton Leg" throughout State Football his first year on the varsity, and in capturing five of the eight close Third Corps Area Intercollegiate ly creditable record of three wins circles and he well deserved this name Captain Dunn were the only V. M. I. bouts, two of them by falls by Cap- Mail Match. For this achievement and two losses in dual .meets, and for his work in the major contests, men who were able to put across the tain Wills and Venable, while the V. M. I. received a large silver second place in the State Meet at especially the dedication game with blows which were necessary to win. Duke contends could ring up only trophy, placed in the Nichols Engi- Charlottesville. Although several Virginia. Returning once more to the most ex- three time advantages. North Caro- neering Hall. valuable men were lost by gradua- For the past two years Waite has cellent fighting form the Varsity lina attacked the Cadets with the hope R. G. Carter, the 1931-32 Captain tion, there is an excellent nucleus for been the most consistent hitter on the sluggers took V. P. I. as their next of bettering their tie of the season a winning team in 1933. Varsity Baseball aggregation. The victim and sent the Gobblers away of the Rifle Team, was a consistent before, but were sent home suffer- Captain Wanger finished his career j past season he surpassed all the reg- smarting under a 5 to 2 defeat. Bain scorer for the Keydets. He shot ing from a 19 to 9 defeat. by leading the team in scoring with ulars in weilding the stick. The posi- gave the most impressive show of'the brilliantly in the Third Corps Area Davidson next tried to throw the tion at Right Field was always ably evening by scoring a technical knock- Match to win first place in a large a total of 56 points. He was a con- Keydets into the loss column, but they filled. out in the second. field. W. O. Brayshaw is captain sistent winner all season in the cen- were turned away with an over- this year. BrayshaVs development tury, two-twenty, and low hurdles. Zimmerman was awarded the V. M. I. traveled a long way to meet whelming and smarting score of 29 last year was remarkable. His Wanger's outstanding performance Freshman medal for supremacy in the Army at West Point, and al- to 3. Captain Will, DeCamps, Venable average score at the end of the sea- was at the State Meet, where he low- sports. He was a mainstay on both though they returned defeated 5 to and Meem had little trouble in gain son was 371. This score won for him ered Gordon Walker's Institute rec- the Football and Wrestling Teams 2, they received credit from the aud- ing wins via the pinning method. The ord of 25.2 seconds in the low hurdles and won a numeral in Track as well. ience for putting on the best boxing first place on the 1932 Rifle Team trip to Lehigh at the last of the sea- to 25 seconds flat, at the same time exhibition staged in Roosevelt gym and a silver cup, the annual award son meant only a defeat at the hands equalling the State Meet record in FENCERS ARE SOUTHERN in some time. Monks won the only for the highest scorer. Moody, Mc- of one of the most powerful teams tills event. decision for the Cadets while Captain- Gee, Redding, Patterson, Dingman, CONFERENCE CHAM- in the country. Marshall Dorrier j Caperton "rounded "out" a"'well-1 Perhaps," the hardest of the hard elect Epps and Kostainsek eked out PIONS turned in the only keydet victories to . Hayman, workers was Rudy Bumgardner, who, draws in close bouts. South Carolina ] balanced team Archer> give the team the short end of the Br0WIl( and Magsey shouW prove • -n addition to captaining the '31 Captain J. S. Metcalfe came to Lexington for the last match 24-6 toll. valuable material for this year's Cross Country team, took four firsts Manager C. M. Moody of the V. M. I. ring season and offer- V. P. I. encountered the varsity team. Those who won sweaters last in the twc-mile run in five dual ed stiff opposition, but were repuls- matmen on home grounds and re- Coach Captain Nils Granfelt ed 4 to 3. The Gamecocks presented a year were Brayshaw, Moody, Red- meats. His development from a The 1932 Fencing season marked turned to Blacksburg with a 12-12 ding, McGee, Carter, Dingman, and plugger into a truly splendid distance clever bunch of scrappers but they tie. The feature bout of the match the first formal recognition of that Caperton. Patterson received a runner should be an inspiration to V. were unable to out punch the sturdy was between Will, V. M. I., and Cap- sport at V. M. I. A three-weapon sweater as manager. The following M. I. track men for years to come, Cadets. tain Graves which the latter won by team was organized from the cap- men won medals in the Third Corps i excellent per- The Southern Conference Tourney a close margin. Captain Will, closed Rawson turned n able men who performed so well dur- Area Match: Carter, McGee, Red at Charlottesville held little for the a very successful career on the V. M. formances all season in the high and j ;ng the preceding year, and, despite ding, Moody, Brayshaw, Brown, Mc- j is place will be a Mittmen in the way of wins, although I. mats. ow hurdles> and h the fact that competition was limit- Crary, Massey, and Caperton. hard one to fm Buck Wright again the five representatives exhibited The prospects of Pete Hesmer once ed to the foil alone, the cadet swords- some good fighting. Noe of the V. M. more building a championship team Below are the standings of V. M. came through in the javelin throw by men were qualified to offer matches I. Boxers were able to advance. for the coming season are especially I. in the intercollegiate matches and [ taking first in every meet with the in epee and saber. The prospects for the approaching bright with all the present varsity the team scores in the dual matches exception of the Duke meet. At the Manning (Captain), Moody, Allen, season appear exceedingly bright al- with the exception of Turner, De- of the 1931-32 season: I State Meet he won the Big Four Geiger, Weinerth, and Metcalfe were though a number of this year's stal- Camps and Will returning and a V. M. I. stood fourth in the Na- Javelin championship for the second V. M. I.'s most gifted foil men. warts will be lost. Captain Dunn, Gill, strong rat team composed of Dalton, tional Rifle Association Match held time with a heave of 171 feet, 6 Geiger and Metcalfe also handled the Duane, Monks, Mason and George are Jones, LaGiglia, Currence, Zimmer- at West Point. inches. Johnny Heald was handicap- epee. The saber trio was comprised ped all season with a bad leg, but lost via graduation. Sgt. Margulies man, Smory, Burgess and Lowe ap- V. M. I. stood first in the Third of Vaughan, Ax, and Winston. These this did not prevent his doing good will find Captain-elect Epps, Bain, pearing ready for service. Corps Area National Intercollegiate men formed a well balanced team work in the high and low hurdles and Crews, Doyle, Rogers, Allport, Kos- The 1932 season: match. which established the enviable record in the discus throw. tainsek, Spaulding and Hilliard are V. M. I., 19; Duke 9. Matches Won. of an undefeated season. men remaining who showed great Bob Brown topped off his broad V. M. I. 19; N. C. 9. The first match of the year result- form in their fights last year. Wil- Third Corps Area Intercollegiate jumping career by taking first place V. M. I. 29; Davidson 3. ed in an 8 to 1 victory for the cadets lingham, Folsom, Catley, Hocker and Mail Match—V. M. I., 3705 (cham- in that event at the State Meet. Joe V. M. I. 6; Lehigh 24. over their opponents, The University Rogers appear from last year's Rats pions); Opponents 0. Phillips did some fine high jumping V. M. I. 12; V. P. I. 12. of Virginia. The University of Bal- to strengthen the Varsity. George Washington University, N. against stiff competition. He equal- timore lost to V. M. I. by the same The 1932 season: VARSITY BASKETBALL MEN R. A. Mail Match—V. M. I., 1368; led Semon's Institute record of 5 feet, Opponents, 1360. 10 inches. Brugh in the javelin, score when the Institute team invad- V. M. I., 6; Maryland 1. FAIL TO WIN ed their territory. The University of Western Maryland College, N. R. Horst in the two-mile run, and Dunn V. M. I., 5; N. C. 2. North Carolina sent a strong foil V. M. I., 2; Virginia 5. (Continued From Page Six) A. Mail Match—V. M. I., 1366; Op- in the broad jump did their share of Frosh team which had an unusually the team's work in amassing points. team to Lexington, but they succomb- V. M. I., 5; V. P. I. 2. ponents, 1364. ed to the brilliant fencing of Moody, V. M. I., 2; Army 5. successful season. There are excellent prospects for Johns Hopkins University, N. R. (Continued on Page Eight.) V. M. I. 4; S. C. 3. The 1932 season: A. Mail Match—V. M. I., 1358; Op- another good track team next year. V. M. I„ 22; N. C. State, 31. ponents, 1317. Wellford scored 30 1-4 points in the I y Mac-Donald, V. M. I., 26; Duke, 41. 880 and 440, Captain Wanger being, BASEBALL TEAM FELT Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and Patterson the pole vault LACK OF PITCHING STAFF V. M. I., 19; Navy, 39. the only one to surpass him in scor-jT ns Jn ^ gmith Shoulder to Shoulder—V. M. I., 1380; V. M. I„ 20; Maryland, 38. ing honors. Billy Phillips pushed Opponents, 1336. in the javelin. (Continued From Paife Six) V. M. I., 23; Virginia, 27. Wanger hard all season in the hun- to turn out a winning ball club for V. M. I., 27; Roanoke, 35. North Carolina State College, dred and two-twenty, and the 1933 There are several likely prospects the 1933 season. The 1932 scores: V. M. I., 28; Maryland, 40. Shoulder to Shoulder—V. M. I., 1570; season should see him in his best coming up from the Rat team. Wal- V. M. I„ 3; Elon, 6. V. M. I., 13; Virginia, 29. Opponents, 1526. form. ker and Urick in the sprints, Ryland V. M. I., 3; Virginia 5 (12 innings). V. M. I., 25; Duke, 45. i Georgetown University, N. R. A. Turner and Burruss are expected in the javelin, and Foster in the 880 V. M. I., 5; N. C. U., 7. V. M. I., 15; N. C. State, 29. Mail Match—V. M. I., 1375; Oppon- to continue their good work in the look like the best bets. The 1932 V. M. I., 0; Duke, 11. V. M. I., 18; V. P. I., 23. ents, 1357. mile run. Finlayson, Rutschow, and track results: V. M. I., 2; W. & M., 5. V. M. I., 20; W. & M., 28. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Milton form a good trio of quarter V. M. I., 43 1-2; Duke 82 1-2. V. M. I., 4; V. P. I., 7. Shoulder to Shoulder—V. M. I., 1370; and half milers. With the addition of V. M. I., 72; Richmond, 54. V. M. I., 6; Virginia, 15. Odd Job Wellford they won the mile relay in V. M. I., 74 5-6; Maryland, 51 1-6. V. M. I., 2; V. P. I., 11. | Opponents, 1335. the State Meet at Charlottesville. V. M. I., 54 1-2; Davidson, 71 1-2. V. M. I., 5; Duke, 4 (10 innings). Japanese artist wants pos. as draw- Matches Lost. V. M. I„ 78 1-2; V. P. I„ 47 1-2. V. M. I., 1; Maryland, 11. ing of a specimen of natural history. | U. S. Naval Academy, N. R. A. Good work is expected from Wills State Meet, 47 1-3 (Second Place). V. M. I., 3; Richmond, 4. —Can Francisco Chronicle. (Continued on Pag* Eight.) in the high jump, Morehead in the Superintendent Makes ** Winners of Military Distinction ** Annual Report To Board

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I have the honor to submit my third annual report as Superintend- ent of the Virginia Military Institute. It is also the ninety-third annual re- port presented since the foundation of the Institute on November 11, 1839. The mere mention of this fact recalls to our memories the glorious history of this great school. Few, if any, could have foreseen on its Foundation Day, that the small group of cadets who assembled here on that day for the avowed purpose D. T. LONG, CADET CAPTAIN CADET R. BUMGARDNER C. W. OLIVER, CADET CAPTAIN of guarding the State Arsenal while Commanding Company C. which won (iarnett Andrews Commanding Company B, Which Won Company Rifle Prize For Military Proficiency Cup engaged in academic work and mili- tary training, was the nucleus which THIRTY-TWO BOMB DRAWS would, in comparatively few years, "F" Company Wins Intra- MAJOR JOHN MAGRUDER, Second Classmen Leave For evolve into one of the most famous '09, TO BE COMMANDANT PRAISE FOLLOWING EX- colleges in the world. Wars, like mural Trophy R. 0. TX Camps PLOSION THURSDAY earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, On August 1 Major John Magru- der, Class of 1909, will relieve Major (Continued from page one) make sudden and revolutionary G. D. Neikirk Captains Winner Plan Big Summers At Hoyle, changes in this old world. The fame R. Stearns Dodson, Class of 1906, as corporate in this issue as many of Af Athletic Trophy Meade, and Myer of the V. M. I. came into being in the Commandant of Cadets and Professor the diferent views of the Institute white heat of many battles, and has of Military Science and Tactics at The members of the Second Class and activities of the Post as possible, been maintained by its alumni and ca- The Company Intramural Cup, V. M. I. Major Dodson, who has com- leave today for two days fun before dets in subsequent wars and through- awarded annually to the Company pleted a five-year detail at the In- so that the cadets might carry away out the intervening years of peace. making the highest number of points stitute, has been transferred from going to camp. with them some tangible reminder of in the year's intramural athletic pro- America today in these hours of the Field Artillery to the Coast Artil- On Friday they will all flock like their years spent here. Furthermore, gram, was awarded yesterday to "F" sheep to the slaughter to their re- peace needs strong men, brave men, lery Corps and will be assigned to the art scheme is based on Gothic de- true men, just as sorely as it has Company. Cadet Captain J. D. Nei- Fort Hancock, N. J. spective camps. The Infantrymen, kirk, commanding, received the cup twenty strong, will check in at Fort sign as found in bits here and there needed them in the past when the Major Magruder's distinguished for his company yesterday. George G. Meade, midway between on various buildings around the Post. war drums were beating loudly and cadet and service record is given in Points in the intramural race are the trumpets were sounding the call detail below: Baltimore and Washington. By an Probably the most distinctive fea- to arms. Conditions throughout our awarded to men who place in the ironical twist of fate they will be Personal Record tures are the First Class History and country are not only bad economical- events as well as points for each man permitted, after having turned in Born June 3, 1887, at Woodstock, the O. G. section, for whose excellence ly but are also bad in many other re- entered in the contest. The intra- equipment only two days previous, to Virginia, also the birthplace of his Martin deserves special mention. Also spects. Crimes of violence, such as mural activities are under the direc- father, Major John William Magru- draw more rifles and accoutrements, murder, robbery, and kidnaping pre- tion of Herb Patchin, varsity trainer, der (1845-1915), who was a V. M. I. unrecongnizable for the layers of the Outrage Section is highly com- vail to an alarming extent, and dis- and are carried on throughout the cadet for four months in 1862, before grease. They will receive their first mendable, in spite of the fact that it entering Confederate Army. Married honesty, graft, racketeering, and cor- year. During the past session 1236 rude awakening at the initial reveille, Miss Helen Schurman, daughter of was strictly censored. ruption have become so frequent men have taken part in intramural and fully a third of their number Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman, American Neikirk, as editor-in-chief, has pro- among men occupying positions of athletic contests. minister to China and formerly pres- will be thrown under confinement for duced nothing short of a work of art, trust that the confidence of the peo- ident of Cornell University, on March partial or complete absence. The 4, 1922, in the Malacanan Palace in and his election to this important po- ple in the integrity of public offi- FENCERS ARE SOUTHERN first few days will be replete with a Manila. sition has proved most fortunate. cials and the officials of financial CONFERENCE CHAM- succession of tumultuous shocks— Hansbrough, business manager, and institutions has been shaken. PIONS Cadet Record Matriculated at the Virginia Mili- drills of immeasurable length, sam- his entire staff cannot be commended Academic and Financial Conditions. (Continued from page seven) tary Institute September 1, 1905, from ples of heat thought to exist only in too highly for their competent man- Woodstock, Va. the lower regions, vain scamperings I am glad to be able to report that Manning, and Allen, and lost by a agement, especially in times like ours 1905-06 Private (Co. A) over the state in search of the elu- 1931-1932 has been a successful year. score of 7 to 2. Stood 1 in class of 92. when producing anything is nothing sive Pennsylvania Reds, continual The economic depression which has The climax of the season was the 1906-07 3rd corporal (Co. A) less than marvelous. scouring of rifles already threadbare continued to prevail did not have an Southern Intercollegiate Tournament Stood 1 in a class of 77. The Bomb staff, has expressed to 1907-08 2nd 1st sergeant (Co. D) as a result of former massages, and adverse effect on enrollment. The at Chapel Hill. The V. M. I. fencers Colonel Moseley, Colonel Hunley, Stood 1 in a class of 45. nights made sleepless by the drone total number enrolled was 723, exact- entered a field of the best blades in Colonel Dixon, and Colonel Barton 1908-09 2nd Captain (Co. D) and bite of innumerable mosquitoes. ly the same as last year, which was the South and swept to victory by a First Jackson-Hope medal- sincerest thanks for their most ca- one of our best years, and the num- safe margin. Moody won the title of ist in class of 40. There will be snatches of gravy, pable help in the production of this foil champion of the South, and Allen Vice-president Cotillion Club. ber remaining at the Institute on however, for those who wish to ride. year's Bomb. took second place. This triumph gave Assistant leader Final German. June first was 673, eleven more than Bridge, poker, and blackj-jack will The Bomb is dedicated to Colonel V. M. I. the first leg on the perma- Associate editor The Bomb. last year on the same date. In fact, Associate editor The Cadet. be abandoned for the joys proffered T. A. E. Moseley, and contains a page nent possession of a silver cup award- the corps at the close of this session Chairman "court of honor" by neighboring cities. The contin- in appreciation to Colonel R. A. Marr. ed by the tournament officials. is larger than has ever heretofore Member of "the press club." gent will break into two factions: the been the case. In spite of the very Although this year will find many Was graduated June 23, 1909, with the degree of Bachelor of Science (in elite, who will frequent the theatres, V. M. I. MUSEUM CONTAINS serious economic depression which is vacancies in the team, there should Civil Engineering). clubs, hotels, and cafes of Washing- VALUABLE RELICS now well along towards the end of be enough good fencers coming up Army Record ton, and the baser elment, who will its third year, the Institute has lost from the ranks of the new cadets to Commissioned 2nd lieutenant of In- find relaxation in the wet and rauc- only four cadets because of failure of fill them. Captain Granfelt has fantry 1-10-1910 (accepted 1-2-1910); I Continued from page five) ous Baltimore. Class of 1870. The mural, like the means. The year, too, has been a demonstrated his ability to turn nov- transferred to Field Artillery 3-20- The Cavalry detail, numbering good year so far as collections are ices into finished swordsmen in a 1911 to rank from 9-9-1910. New Market painting in the Jackson 1st lieutenant 7-1-1916. short period of time. V. M. I. about forty-five, will likewise spend Memorial Hall, was to have been a concerned, although we have had to I Captain 5-15-1917. be liberal in extending the time of, should carry on the great work ac- a delightful six weeks nursing horses labor of love from the brush of B. Major (temporary) 5-18-1918 to at Fort Myer, Virginia, just outside West Clinedinst, Class of 1880. Only payments in many instances. complished by the 1932 team and 9-26-1918 (Not in permanent estab- turn out a three-weapon combina- of Washington. When not engaged the working model had been complet- Academically, there has been a lishment. Lt. Col. of Field Artillery tion which will threaten the laurels 9-11-1918; accepted 9-26-1918; hon- in grooming the extremities of the ed by Mr. Clinedinst at the time of steady improvement. The cadets have j of the finest fencers in the North. orable discharge 6-30-1920. Major stalwart army steeds of that post, his death in September, 1931. been increasingly serious in their at- July 1, 1920, to date. they plan to crash the social whirl The 1932 Fencing schedule: The painting represents General titude towards their obligations and General Staff Corps Eligible List; of Washington and Richmond. in most instances have shown their January 26—U. of Va., 1; V. M. I., Distinguished Graduate Command Francis H. Smith, first Superinten- The Artillerymen, seventy-five appreciation of the sacrifices their 8 (there). and General Staff School, 1926; Grad- dent, announcing plans for the res- strong, will embark with a prayer on parents are making in order to give February 7—U. of N. C„ 2; V. M. i uate Field Artillery School, Advanc- toration of the Institute after its ed Course, 1925; Graduate Army War their lips and tools under the seat of destruction by General Hunter in the benefit of college education. I., 7 (here). College, 1931. February 14—U. of Baltimore, 1; their ancient and honorable vehicles 1864. Included in the picture are ex- Went to France in June, 1918, as for Fort Hoyle, Maryland, for the GRADUATION EXERCISES V. M. I., 8 (there). Adjutant 20th F. A. Became Major cellent likenesses of Governor John summer sojourn. Here they plan to ARE HELD IN J. M. HALL March 24-25—Southern Intercolle- ] and Brigade Adjutant, 5th F. A. Bri- Letcher, Colonel Scott Shipp, Commo- familiarize themselves with sub- giate Fencing Tournament, V. M. I. gade, 5th Division, the latter part of dore Matthew Frontaine Maury, Gen- (Continued from page four) June. Served at the front in this ca- caliber and 75 mm. guns, plateau, First place, the Championship j eral Custis Lee, and General William- Distinguished Graduates. pacity until Oct. 25th, when he was drum, dispersion, off horse, French Chemistry—McNeal, W. H., Geor- (Chapel Hill). appointed acting Chief of Staff, 4th son. Negotiations for this painting aiming circles, firing data, and, what gia; Heald, J. M. D., Virginia; Man- Corps Artillery. On Nov. 6, 1918, as- were made by the Francis H. Smith ning, R. J., New Mexico. Cadet Nelson, P. P., Virginia. signed to duty in office of Chief of will probably seem more important, Monument Committee, of which Cap- (c) The Dearing Medal for highest Civil Engineering—Thomson, J. C., Artillery, A. E. F., at Chaumont and the nooks and crannies of Baltimore. tain G. D. Letcher, Class of 1886, is South Carolina; Nelson, P. P., Vir- proficiency in English Literature to remained there until his return to Sloppy Ike and Smolfy Joe will wel- Cadet Hopkins, M. D., Georgia. chairman. ginia; George, J. F., Jr., Virginia; the U. S. in July, 1919. come them with open arms, and their Lyle, J. N., Georgia. (d) The French Medal for highest Later served four years as Assis- week-ends will undoubtedly be filled Among various military and ath- Electrical Engineering—None. proficiency in Pure Mathematics to tant Military Attache in China and Cadet Bernard, G. S., Jr., Virginia. with revelry. letic trophies in the museum is the Liberal Arts—Keith, J., Virginia; then for some years as Military At- - Monks, J., Jr., New York. (e) The Cincinnati Medal for effi- tache. Now stationed at Fort Sill, j cup recently won by the V. M. I. Rif Graduate Degrees. ciency of service and excellence of Okla. Then, on the Fourth, there will be le Team in the Third Corps Area Douglas DeSaussure Fraser, Class conduct to Cadet Turner, R. R., Vir- the annual reunion of all units at Senior R. O. T. C. intercollegiate rif- of 1916, Civil Engineer. ginia. RIFLE TEAM WINS CORPS Virginia Beach. All who can get that le match. There is also the seconc William Wharton Archer, Class of The Garnett Andrews Prize for the far without falling by the wayside 1922, Electrical Engineer. best essay on some topic approved by AREA CUP place cup won in 1931 as the Williair are being urged to come for one of Charles Evans Kilbourne, Jr., Class the Professor of Military Science and R. Hearst trophy of the National R (Continued from page Beven) the biggest week-ends in the history of 1927, Electrical Engineer. Tactics has been awarded to Cadet O. T. C. Rifle Match of Southerr Henry St. George Tucker Carmich- Bumgardner, R., Jr., of Virginia. Es- Mail Match—V. M. I., 1342; Oppon- of '33. ; Universities and Colleges. ael, Jr., Class of 1927, Civil Engineer. say, "The Chancellorsville Cam- ents, 1381. paign." | The museum has been fitted uj Reid Anthony Summerfield Dunn, U. S. Naval Academy, Shoulder to Under the instruction of Captain Class of 1927, Civil Engineer. The award of the American So- Shoulder Match—V. M. I., 1348; Op- Nels Granfelt the Rat Class showed with comfortable leather furnitun Upon the recommendation of the ciety of Civil Engineers to Cadet and is authorized as a reception room Academic Board, the Board of Visi- Thomson, J. C., South Carolina. ponents, 1368. an average weight increase of 8.2 tors has awarded: By Command of Major-General Le- University of Maryland, N. R. A. pounds, an average height increase of for cadets and their friends. It is al (a) First Jackson-Hope Medal to jeune. Mail Match—V. M. I., 1370; Oppon- 0.31 inches, and an average chest so open to visitors to the Institute, J L r • H, Cn G. A DERBYSHIRE. r - T measurement increase of 0.7 inches. Nellie T. Gibbs, Custodian' " 1 .' J ROTOGRAVURE THE CADET SECTION

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