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Vol. 10 Staunton Military Academy, Kables, Virginia, Thursday, September 16, 1926 No. 1 SIXTY-SEVENTHYEAR HEAD OF M. S. & T. OF THE ACADEMY'S SUBMITS LIST OF EXISTENCE BEGINS PR0-TEM. OFFICERS

Six Hundred and Thirty-Four Order Appointing Acting Of- Cadets Report for Duty ficers and Non-Coms Who Yesterday and Will Organize Battalion Today Subject to Change

Kables, Va., Sept. 16.—The Staunton The Office of Military Science and Military Academy opened its sixty- Tactics publishes the following special seventh year here today with a roster order of tentative appointments of cadet of six hundred and thirty-four cadets— officers. Major A. M. Patch, Professor a number far in excess of any previous of Military Science and Tactics, empha- Jyear. sizes the fact that these appointments In order to provide quarters for this are subject to change at any time. The extra number of cadets, the old Math names appearing in this order are taken building, just behind the East Barracks, from the roster of old boys who have (has been converted into living quarters already registered for the year. It is {for twenty cadets. Even with this ad- sometimes the case that several old cadets jdition it is expected that many of the will arrive at school on the opening date, rooms which have previously been oc- or later, who have not registered during cupied by two, but are available for the summer, taking for granted that three, will be filled with their full quota. they can get into the school anyway. If ' In spite of this increase in enrollment, such be the case this year and they Col. T. H. Russell, President of the should get in and Major Patch should Academy, states that there is already a consider these men worthy of a trial as Barge waiting list which is steadily grow- cadet officers, he will not hesitate to add ing. their names to this list, or to change j Immediately upon arrival each new lATTALION OF CADETS, 1926 this order if necessary. cadet is registered and classified academ- The order follows: ically. This brings him into his first OFFICE Connection with real cadet life, when he Many Improvements On PROFESSOR OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND Is taken to the supply department and FOOTBALL SQUAD VACANCY FOR 1927 TACTICS tutfitted with a complete uniform. Thus Staunton Military Academy In a few hours after his matriculation Hill During Summer; Staunton, Virginia Je is made to feel that he is really a HAS BEEN ON JOB GRADUATE OF S.M.A. September 14, 1926. fnemher of the cadet corps of 1926-1927, New Guard Room Built Special Orders No. 1: lot an onlooker, but one of those on 1. The following temporary appoint- Ihe inside looking out, and made to feel FOR OVER A WEEK AT WEST POINT ments of cadet officers and non-commis- his own part as a member of this corps sioned officers are announced to take ef- toward obtaining again the Honor Arriving in town, the first words the fect at once. School rating that has been set by old boys heard were "wait 'til you see 2. No relative rank axists in various [hose who have gone before. the South Barracks." It was surely Only Three Letter Men in Early War Department Notifies P. M. grades. To aid toward acquiring this rating is worth waiting for, for the improvements (he spirit of "friendly enemies," pro- 3. The first named lieutenant in each certainly have changed its appearance. Practice Group; Coach S. and T. That Honor Grad- company will act as company commander duced by the awarding of the distinction Outside and inside, the walls have been •f Honor Company to the Company until further notice. painted a gray green color, making it Urges More Men to uate of Staunton is Eligible 4. Acting company commanders will with the best all around record for the stand out very effectively from a dis- tear. The fight begins on the very first detail corporals for each squad. tance, and being an aid toward the gen- 5. Permanent appointments will be lay and continues all through the year eral cleanliness of the building. And Come Out For Appointment Intil Finals, with competitive drills, announced when sufficient time has elap- in the middle of the quadrangle has sed to judge the relative performances. piowri as "company compets"—company been built a new guard house. It is a athletic leagues in all sports and ef- To be Cadet Major—Carhart. two story structure, of the same mater- There will be a vacancy at the United To be Cadet Adjutant—Thompson, R. ficiency among individual members of ial as the barracks, and with the same foe companies playing a large part in States Military Academy at West Point, S. general architecture. It is octagonal in Coach Summers wants all new men next summer, which will be filled by inally determining the Honor Company (Continued on Page Four) shape, with two doors, on opposite sides, who have had any previous exper- some honor graduate from Staunton If the year. and a stairway to the second floor. These ience in football, or who are anxious Military Academy of the present senior All this a first year cadet learns dur- improvements, along with the annual to try out for a place on the S. M. Directory Published fig the first few days, soon catching the class. The letter below from the War renovation, promise to make conditions A. squad, to report to him on their Department is self explanatory as to rue spirit that makes him feel himself the best ever in South Barracks. In first afternoon at school. how the appointment from this school For Cadets and Patrons in S. M. A. cadet. the North Barracks, room 409 has been must be made. converted into a faculty washroom, With twenty-four men reporting for S. M. A. has had a number of these >TUDENT DAY AT FIRST while room 408 will be faculty quarters varsity football practice Capt. Summers The first thing one should do to be- during this year. In the cadet wash- appointments in past years and all her held the first workout of the season on ! representatives at West Point thus far come familiar with the different places PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH rooms new lavatories and showers have Wednesday, Sept. 8th. Of this twenty- on the Hill is to get straight the names been installed and the woodwork of the I have made good. This appointment is four there are three letter men, several an excellent opportunity for an am- of the different barracks. barracks painted. The asphalt has been from last year's company teams, and bitious cadet who is anxious to go to resurfaced, and along the slope before THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES some new material. the United Slates Military Academy. It The President's office is on the first The following notice of special ser- Col. T. H. Russell's home a cobble-stone ices next Sunday for this corps and wall has been erected. There is a plat- The squad has been practising twice is open to thai individual in the grad- floor of the old Kable home. The en- uating class here who excels in all trance to this building is at the end of acuity appeared, in The Bulletin of the form from which the setting-up exer- a day, at 7:15 in the morning and at around ability. He must lie an "honor 'irst Presbyterian Church last Sunday: cises will be given, with a circular stair- 4:15 in the afternoon. The prospects the portico of the ground floor of the graduates." The term "honor grad- i"For the last two years one Sabbath way on each side. The wall adds much are encouraging, although not as bright West Barracks. In this building and on uate," is defined by the Army Regula- the floor are also the offices of the Head- ear the opening of the school year has to the appearance of the asphalt, the as at this time last year. There is a een devoted to a special service for black cement which has been used, mak- wealth of good backfield material, tions as follows: "A graduate whose master, Treasurer, Secretary, and Post attainments in scholarship have been so Indents of Mary Baldwin College and ing it very attractive. There are steps French, however, being the only mem- Adjutant of the school. On arriving, one marked as to receive the approbation of taunton Military Academy. This has that lead up to the flag-pole and monu- ber with experience from last year's should go at once to the Secretary's of- the head of the school or college, and ten found to be a success and it will be ment. backfield. The first few days prac- fice and be enrolled, then to the Treas- whose proficiency in military training urer to pay his tuition and other fees, •peated this year. Next Sabbath is the The old mathematics building has been tises were workouts intended to get the ay selected for this Student meeting, made into cadet quarters, there being squad in condition, with signals and and intelligent attention to duty have and arrange for allowances and private merited the approbation of the profes- 'he students of these two institutions space available for twenty cadets. The scrimmages being the usual work during accounts, then he should go to the Head- )gether fill the lower floor of this audi- staff will in all probability occupy this last week. On Sunday a long hike was sor of military science and tactics. The master's office to arrange his course of honor graduate must be a citizen of the jrium. The members of our own church building. taken. study, his schedule, or to obtain any in- ave been so interested in this occas- Out for backfield positions are French, (Continued on Page Four) formation as to his academic work. ■11 that they gladly give up the church Diedrich, McNeilly, Schafcr, M. J., Nix- COMMANDANT'S OFFICE ) the use of the school, to testify their ACADEMIC AWARDS on, Raup, Weller and Burdett. French THREE NEW FACULTY This offie'e is in South Barracks, room >yalty to these great schools and their has gained in height and weight, and 300, third gallery. Here one must go to ;sire to contribute to their convenience seems faster than ever. Schafer, Nixon, be assigned his room, to be assigned to a IN THE SENIOR SCHOOL company, to obtain keys, light globes, id welfare." AND DECORATIONS McNeilly and Raup all played good o games on the company squads. Died- leaves of absence, permits, and all things rich is showing the best among the new pertaining to the interior discipline of men. Major Bringham is working hard the academv. (During the opening days Subscribe to The Kablegram with these men, and at the present time, Three men, two of whom are already of school the Commandant will be in the The Plans of Distinguishing it seems that he will succeed in putting acquainted with S. M. A., and the third same office with the Secretary.) out a winning combination. who was a varsity basketball player at Students Who Pass his college, will become members of the OFFICE OF MILITARY (Continued on Page Four) S. M. A. faculty with the opening of DEPARTMENT Every cadet in S. M. A. should be The office of the Department of Mili- l subscriber to this paper. Its exist- All Subjects school. Of last years faculty, Major Kennedy and .Lt. Roane are the only tary Science and Tactics is on the ence depends solely upon the support ground floor of North Barracks. To this t receives from the corps through ones who are not returning, thus ad- Football Schedule ding one more to the number of faculty. office one must go for any information subscriptions and from our friends concerning the military. 7 It is important that the system of Lt. J. B. Laramore is an S. M. A. /ho advertise with us. The price is acadeifiic awards and the customs con- (Continued on Page Four) nly one dollar and a half for the graduuate of the class of 1920. He took nected with that system should be his degree at the University of Chicago ?ar, payable in advance. THE KABLE- brought to the newcomer's notice. It Oct. 2—Woodberry Forest, Char- in 1924, and has been teaching in Geor- :A.M is considered one of the best would not hurt the old boys to read this lottesvillc. NOTE j'cp school papers in the country, gia during the past year. He will be an over and set for themselves some distant Oct. 9—Apprentice School, home. assistant in the French department. id is well worth the subscription Oct. 16—Hargrave Military School, mark to attain in the future. Lt. Smith, of ,the Class of 1926 of This issue was made up and printed ice if any such paper is, and it will First, a word about the system of Chatham. ahead of the opening of school pur- a priceless memento to have in Center College, was a varsity man in awards. The awards are divided into Oct. 23—Episcopal High School, posely so that the newcomers might :ir years. Every cadet in the basketball at his alma mater, and hopes four classes. The lowest award is known home. get an idea of the size and scope of iool will be waited on by a com- Oct. 30—Va. Episcopal School, to be able to help on the athletic staff as the "Award of the Third Class." The this year, as a company football coach, THE KABLEGRAM. The old boys will ttee in due time for his subscrip- next highest award is known as the Lynchburg. undoubtedly find within its covers n, but one should not wait to be and with the basketball squad. He will "Award of the Second Class." Fol- Nov. 5—Fork Union M. S., home. several articles which they have read ied to do his duty. Look up Ca- Nov. 13—Fishburne M. S., Way- be in the Spanish Department. lowing that comes the "Award of Lt. Stephenson is a resident of Staun- in last year's issues. These articles l I J. Kohout or Capt. Moody, or the First Class." And last is the high- nesboro. are all of an informative nature and ' Chaplain, and enter your name ton. He attended Hampden-Sidney Col- est possible attainment, the "Highest Thanksgiving—St. Johns Manlius, have been reprinted because of their m for this year. Syracuse. lege and took his degree with the class Award." of 1926. He will teach in the Mathe- value to the new cadets. (Continued on Page Four) matics Department.

THOUGHT The Blue and Gold ALUMNI THE KABLE< (One of the first duties of every It is not in the vastness of the sky, Published bi-weekly during the school year by cadets of Staunton Military new boy is to memorize the words of Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Botsford Or in the limitless expanse of sea, Academy The Blue and Gold, the school song). and daughter recently stopped on the That one may glimpse, as worlds and hill-top to see Mr. Botsfords old school. time go by, Wei Strive on, our dear old school mates, He was a cadet here in 1906-'07-'08. The farthest scope of sheer infinity. W Fight for the goal in sight. During the war he was a first lieuten- Not in the words alone we speak and Win Fight for the fame of old S. M. A. ant in the 316 Infantry 79th Division, and spend; A COL. W. G. KABLE CAPT. W. H. KABLE Fight on with all your might! was awarded the Distinguished Service Not in our deeds, our laughs, our Don't let defeat cause sorrow; Cross. He was seriously injured, and puny woes, 1872-1920 (loo 1837-1912 Think of the victories of old. in 1919 passed through Staunton, but be- Can we approach to see beyond the W One day's defeat means victory to ing paralyzed at the time, was unable to end And meet. see the school. He is now living in Or reach across the gulf that hems us So fight on for the Blue and Gold. Titusville, Fla., and is County Judge ot close. \\ A thought, though, springs and blos- BUSINESS STAFF Brevard County there. EDITORIAL STAFF Hail to our Alma Mater, soms in the heart One J. KOHOUT. .Acting Business Manager Hail to the Gold and Blue! Roy Brent, S. M. A. '14, and a member And blooms into a word. The word Ai J. R. WOOD Acting Editor Here's to thy golden past, S. M. A., of the Byrd Polar Expedition, has writ- grows high It's G. VV. Ross Associate Editor Here's to thy future, too! ten to Col. Russell that he is making an And sheds abroad new thoughts to S. lift apart MAILING CLERKS Under thy glorious colors attempt to bring the motion pictures tak- We'll double the victories of old— en during the flight down to the school Their multitudinous leaves above the REPORTERS We'll shout thy name and bear thee for a showing to the cadets. Air. Brent sky. to fame, was in France during the war and was One fleeting thought, perhaps un- So all hail to the Blue and Gold ! cited by a French general, being awarded sought and light, the Croix de Guerre. May spread its shades into the in- CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE FACULTY ADVISER finite. —THE SKIPPER. CAPT. R. E. MOODY Cadet Leigh A. Fuller, class of 1928, OUR INSTRUCTORS SAY United States Military Academy, West Subscription price, $1.50 a year, in advance. Advertising rates upon application Point, who formerly attended the Staun- ton Military Academy, Staunton, Va., Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in section 1103, By MAJOR F. M. SIZER, and appointed to the Academy from the PERSONALS Act of October 3, 1917, authorized October 18, 1924. Head Dept. Modern Languages Staunton Military Academy, Honor School, is again on the West Point "B" polo squad tor the coming season. This First Lieutenant H. P. Henry. U. S.: First among other matters that call THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1926 makes the second year on this squad, A., Assistant P. M. S. and T., is in , for careful and intelligent considera- and in all likelihood his friends will hear Walter Reed Hospital undergoing treat- tion by old cadets as well as recruits is a great deal further of him as the season ment and will not be here at the opening EDITORS WANTED that of deciding upon what courses of goes on. of school. He will report back here study are to be pursued during the cur- when he is dismissed from the hospital. At the beginning of every school year there is an immediate need for cadets rent academic year. Naturally, this choice will be determined by each in- Below is a list of the graduates of the who can write and who are not afraid of a little work, for positions on THE dividual's present attainment together class of 1926 and the colleges and uni- Post Office Publishes KABLEGRAM staff. At the present the editorial staff needs associate editors, re- with his decision as to whether he will versities which they have indicated to the Headmaster thev will attend this porters, and correspondents. These positions are not merely honorary, but carry elect the Scientific or Classical Course Mail Service Schedule fall: with them responsibilities, and offer a good opportunity for training in literary as a basis for eventual graduation. As a matter of general information Alter, F. R., Washington and Jeffer- work. No exceptional ability is required, but rather an interest in the work, and the following outline of requirements in son ; Behrend, W. I., Pennsylvania; Bell W., Florida; Bissell, L. H., North West- Kable Station is a regularly equipped dependability. If you have these qualifications or are interested in any way, speak each of the two Courses is published: post office containing over 600 boxes, to Captain .Moody or the cadet editor concerning a trial. If you feel that you can- CLASSICAL COURSE ern ; Brewster, G. C. Case; Beuchner, T E., Drexel; Cherry, J. W., Ohio State; | and under the direct supervision of Mr. not take a permanent part, but like to write occasionally, put your contributions in Latin (four years) four credits. H. M. Calhoun, (popularly known as Algebra (1st year) one credit. Clarkson, T. W., Florida; Cowey, W. THE KABLEGRAM Box, which is placed for this purpose at the entrance to the post- A., Ohio State; Crawford, J., Univer- "Percy") a well trained civil service Algebra (2nd year) one credit. man. office. History (two years) two credits. sity of Texas; Danely, A. C, Illinois; Dierdorff, H. B., Western Reserve; The office is open from 7:30 a. m. to Before leaving this with a passing glance, stop and consider that THE KABLE- English (four years) four credits. 6:00 p. m. Boxes may be rented for Chemistry or Physics (one year) one Eberhart, D. C, Washington and Lee; Sh GRAM is representative of your corps, is published wholly by and for it. and conse- Evans E., Columbia; Farley, J. C, 35c per quarter or from the opening of credit. school to Dec. 31st for 40c. Those aroui quently should hold a vital and personal interest for you. Optional subjects, three credits. George Washington; Fawcett, R. S., He Ohio State; Fletcher, G. E., West Point; wishing to reserve a box may do so One of above optional subjects may be by writing the Postmaster before com- May< two years of Military Science. Gawler, W. A., Pennsylvania; Gersten- Sh CADET zang, R., N. Y. University; Green, R. S., ing or seeing him when they arrive. Total, sixteen credits. Those having no box should address SCIENTIFIC COURSE Penn State; Hammond, D. P., Arizona; During the summer, you who are now donning the cadet gray were accus- Harding, C. F., Perdue; Harrison, H. their mail General Delivery' to avoid Algebra (first year) one credit. delay. tomed to being introduced as Mister. But now, there is a change. Among the first Algebra (2nd year) one credit. C, Worcester Poly ;Hartman, B. K., Brown; Hughes, R. E., Penn State; ARRIVAL OF MAILS words another will hear when meeting you will be the word, Cadet. Plane geometry, one credit. 7 :00 a. m.—From all points. Solid geometry and Trig., one credit. Hutto, G. M., Indiana; Jenks, D. H., To some, this will be a new- experience, while to others a not unfamiliar oc- 10 :30 a. m.—All points. History (two years) two credits. Cincinnati; Tohnson, T. F., St. Johns; ( currence. To both, however, should come the same urge—to be worthy of being English (four years)—four credits. Keene. R. P.', West Point; Taylor, J. Vv'., 4:00 p. m.—Al points. known as Cadet. It stands by itself, a word to distinguish you from the rest, a Chemistry or Physics (one year)—one Florida; Kehoe, B. S., Columbia; Ken- 5 :30 p. m.—North and East only. DEPARTURE OF MAILS word to be proud of when used before your name, and a word to help you in credit. dall, C. W., Pennsylvania; Kohout, Joe, Language (French, Spanish, or Latin) V. Si. I.; Lavitt, L., Syracuse; Linhart, 10:30 a. m.—North, East, South, Local finally becoming a successful Cadet— which is graduation. Be proud of Cadet and Foreign. —two years—two credits. Georgetown; Love, H. J., Pennsylvania; before your name. Three Optional Courses (three years) I owry, W. W., Pennsylvania; Ludden, 4:00 p. m.—South and Local. 5 :30 p. m.—All points. —three credits. K. S., Maine. MacDonald, C. E., M. I. Note that, as above, one of the option- T.; McCabe. M. B.. Notre Dame; Mc- All mails are received directly from TWO PRIZES OFFERED Literary Society Invites and dispatched directly to trains. al courses may be two years of Military Conaughey, R. C, West Virginia; Mc- Science. Cutcheon, D. M., Michigan; McFeaters, FOR KABLEGRAM WORK Interested Cadets to Join Total—sixteen credits. J. F., Pennsylvania; McGee, K. C, "What's the trouble? You look sick ' Special attention of all cadets is called George Washington; McGinnis, J. J., "I just saw Torn Mix in "Cement'' to the fact that after this year the lan- Washington and Lee; Moore, E. D., Ar- and it upset me." For the best editorial and for the best The Woodrow Wilson Literary So- guage requirement for graduation in the kansas; Moser, M. E., Thiel; Murdoch, —Rtitgers Chanticleer. article other than an editorial, appear- ciety will, within a few weeks, enter Scientific Course will be three years of C. W., Washington and Jefferson; Nie- ing in THE KABLKGKAM during the year, Upon its fifth year of activity. During French M Spanish, or two years of two myer, J. H., Hamilton; Noriega, L., Hard-Boiled Little Girl: "Gimmi Col. T. H. Russell, the president of the this period, the organization has shown languages out of the following three: Georgetown; O'Brien. M. M., Notre one ticket, an' make it snappy." academy, offers ten dollars each. These steady growth and progress; and, during French, Spanish, or Latin. Other things Dame; Olson, E. M., Carnegie; Perkins, Ticket Girl: "But, honey, there an "pj. prixes are not confined to the editorial the past two years, it has been success- being equal, we strongly urge the stu- R. K., Duke; Perry, J. L., Alabama; two of you; how about the other littltjejj-s staff, but are open to each and every ful in producing champion debating dent to take three years of one language Reitz, R., Bridgewater College; Robin- girl with you?" •>yt cadet in the school. It is also possible teams of the state. rather than two years of two languages, son, S. J., Y. M. I.; Robinson, W. B., H. B. L. G.: "Aw, ain't we half sb)eser for the same man to win both prizes. The Society is, to the completes! de- since only with the third-year course is West Virginia; Rogers, A. H., Brown; ters? Add dat up!" '*"j-r0 Ross, E. P., Lehigh; Roth, E. J., Swarth- Col. Russell has been giving two gree, a cadet organization: all its of- the student equipped to do college or —U". Va. Moonshine. -\^\ more; Russell,, F., Alabama; Shorthill, prizes for the past four years, and it is ficers are cadets; it is operated under a university work with requisite thorough- J. A., Minnesota; Silverman, J., Har- hoped that the whole corps will respond constitution and by-laws written by ca- ness. vard ; Sinclear, T. C. Pennsylvania; to this contest. Its purpose is not only dets ; and the regular programs are car- It is well for those who intend to en- Calendar for 1926-1927 to get material tor the paper to publish, ried out by cadets. Certain faculty ter college or university to bear in mind Smith, F. R., Stanford; Smith, R. A., but also to bring out any talent that may members serve as advisers and coaches Harvard; Spiegelglass, H. L., Brown; Sept. 16—Opening day. lie hidden here among the cadets that of the debating teams, but are not to Stewart, A., Pittsburgh; Ware, W, Oct. 15—Study Hall Examinations. should be cultivated. In preparing an be regarded as officers of the organiza- California; Waters, J. C. Georgetown; Nov. 11—Armistice Day (Holi- article to be submitted to the editors it tion. Weber, C. E., Boston University; Weiss- day). IS certain that all of the English teachers That the Literary Society is of value man, N. P.. Pittsburgh; Wise, M. J., Nov. 12-13-15—First Quarter Ex- will be glad to help a cadet. Some_ ca- to the student has been demonstarted Amherst; Wyer, N., Ohio State; Yort. aminations. dets in the past have been given credit in again and again. Every member is fur- S., Lafayette; Young, J. H., Lafayette. Dec. 16 to' Jan. 5—Christmas Holi- their theme work for their contributions nished opportunities oi serving on pro- days. to the paper. grams in speaking, debating, reading, etc. "As a salesman I get only two kinds Tan. 27, 28, 29—Second Quarter Each member of the debating teams en- of orders." Examinations. Last year one of the prize winners tered the society without any previous "What are they?" Jan. 31—Second Semester begins. was not a regular correspondent to the experience in public speaking. Feb. 22—Washington's Birthdav KAULKGRAM, and his first contribution to "Get out and stay out." Anyone interested in the Literary So- (Holiday). the paper was the prize-winning news —Rutgers Chanticleer. ciety should speak to one of the faculty March 31, April 1, 2—Third Quar- story for the year. advisers—Capt. Brice. Lt. Sprott, and One thing is important. Everything the fact that entrance requirements to ter Examinations. Lt. Bodie—or to Cadet Carhart. Each May 1—Last day for re-examina- that is submitted to THE KABLEGRAM these institutions are becoming increas- cadet, new or old, is cordially invited to ingly difficult, and that any preparatory tions. throughout the year should have the join or to attend the meetings. name of its author upon it. If this is student who can not make eighty per May 2 to 6—Annual Encampment. done there will be no difficulty in finding cent, or better in all of his studies will May 31, June I, 2—Fourth Quarter the man who wins the prize at the end less the contributors desire it, but they inevitably find himself unable to main- Examinations. tain the required standard at any insti- June 5, 6, 7, 8—Commencement. \ of the year. Names will not be printed will be recorded along with the material Q with articles appearing in the paper un submitted for future reference. SHOKTS, CAPT. FOOTBALL 1 >'-'2/ tution of higher learning.

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Three Changes Made in S. M. A. HASH Junior School Faculty A Little Bit of Everything There will be three new men on the 8 Room House faculty roll of the Junion School this BUCKLE DOWN year. They will fill the vacancies caused by Lieutenants Snyder, McLaughlin, and Well, boys, the summer's gone Ingle's resignation. FOR SALE With all its looked-for pleasure, Lieutenant Guy D. Hicks, of South When a bugle didn't blow at dawn, Boston, Virginia, was educated at the Located in one of best residential And we were men of leisure. University of Richmond. During the sections. Close to Staunton Military next year he will teach History and Geo- Good times made the days go fast graphy as well as coaching in football Academy and Mary Baldwin College. What with workin' now and then, and baseball. Newly painted and papered. Modern- And, 'fore we knew, three months had Lieutenant Golden H. Walper attend- ly equipped. Hot water heat. Price passed, ed the Shepherdstown Normal School low. Apply THE KABLEGRAM. We're back at school again. in his home town. In addition to teach- ing the mathematics of the Junior school Once more we don the Kaydet gray he will coach basketball and volley ball. And toil; but jes' the same, It's not so bad as some might say, Lieutenant Willis K. Deal is also a So buckle down and play the game. graduate of the University of Richmond and lives in Portsmouth, Virginia. He —D. C. E. MATTHEWS & FAUVER will teach reading, spelling and penman- ship. HABERDASHERS Captain Porter will be the other mem- and ber of the staff. He is in charge of the English department. SPORT WEAR o MADE TO MEASURE CLOTHES Below this sod lies Henry Mound, ose 's Tr^iah/5* He kissed his girl while her dad was No. 27 E. Main St. Staunton, Va. L around. -The,) ft ^00 j|rr€ / —Ohio Wesleyan Mirror.

we, aba TvaKi u wrier the. rtmpifs? S. All Cadets WELCOME, S. M. A. CADETS— in Blue and Gold 1926 are cordially invited to make our •eat- place their headquarters Ining It is a short road that has no adver- tising sign. while down town NEW STAUNTON RESTAURANT mere Y. M. C. A. Offers Varied 9 Pocket Billiards and 4 Alleys for hital. —Exchange. your convenience Program For The Year 7 South Augusta Street North: What's this rumor about Great THE PALACE Britain going to war?" lule America: "Oh, that's all Bull.' —Pennsylvania Punch Bowl. All cadets are invited to become mem- bers of the Cadet Young Men's Chris- W. J. PERRY CORPORATION Uniforms, Supplies, Presentation A young man who had taken his Ford tian Association. A nominal fee of one iped out on a cold wintry day was covering dollar is charged for membership. This Insure Everything Sabres and All Equipment )xes, the engine with a blanket. small amount will help to support the WILLIAM C. ROWLAND, INC. Mr. Little Boy (looking on) : "Don't organization and will give the member Office as cover it up, mister, I saw what it was." a share in its work. 1024 RACE STREET rvic< —Buckness Belle Hop. It offers: Masonic Building 1. A share in carrying on the Relig- Philadelphia, Pa. |ii. to ious Work and Programs in the Acad- for emy and elsewhere. Staunton, Va. UNIFORMERS OF S. M. A. ■ t ^iic.She: 'Why did they tie a red sash 2. Profitable religious meetings and Jnosearound that haystack?" vocational information and guidance. |o so.je:„ "That isn't a hay stack, that's 3. Lectures which are both educational 0 com-M^ne- and entertaining. BARTH - WEINBERG & COMPANY trivet S : "Aw, shucks." 4. A Handbook of useful informa- llcs. —Blue and Gold 1926. tion. We handle the finest grade of Clothing and Furnishings made. kvoid ' —° 5. A free ticket to 10 or twelve motion Hart Schaffner & Marx, Michaels-Stern & Co., The Frat. Stetson Hats, pictures. Holeproof Hosiery, Emery Shirts. We have the agency for the famous The Young Men's Christian Associa- "Patrick" Sweaters. tion is one of the most representative organizations of the Academy. It stands for the clean, the fine and BARTH - WEINBERG & COMPANY the strong in student life. It seeks to support every movement for the good of the corps, and to be of service in practical ways. THE ETERNAL QUESTION—HOW ABOUT YOUR J Ifrorr COME ON DOWN BOYS CLOTHES? j WE ARE WITH YOU —Your Clothes Should Typify the High Class of the Inner Man— | DRUGS We Solicit Your Patronage >H lick AND fnent' SODA GRIFFITH AND BROOKS 1 MERCHANT TAILORS « tccr. HEMP & WALTER 20 East Main St. limm

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\r 4 THE KABLEGRAM AUTHORIZED | AUTHORIZED CLEANERS | v CLEANERS WOODW FOR FOR S. M. A. S. M. A. Cleaning and Dyeing Works ^S^^^^^^m^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ first meeting between the two schools. the back of the building. period. Faculty Roster 1926-'27 The Gymnasium is under North tfai- Fishburne is played at Waynesboro this Head of M. S. and T. Besides these awards and decorations year, and a week after that game, the racks. ... , (Continued From Page One) each quarter, at the end of the year and The Swimming Pool is in the red team travels to Syracuse, N. Y., to play t To be Cadet Lieutenants (Q. M. Dept) during finals, medals and prizes are giv- St. John's Manlius Military School. Col. Thomas H. Russell, Preisdcnt. building just west of North Barracks. —Wick and Aaron. en for the best work and for excellent The Dining Room is under West Bar- Coach Summers, Capt. Taylor and To be Cadet Lieutenant (Ordnance) — work during the year in many subjects, Lieut.-Col. Ted G. Russell, Command- "Bill" Lytell are coaching the line, and also tor other activities of the ant. racks. , Lieut. Brownell has charge of the ends j Larimer. . " Col. Wilbur M. Phelps, Medical Offi- Memorial Hall is just West of the To be Cadet Lieutenant (Chief Bug- school. Medals are awarded to the best swimming pool at entrance to Athletic and Maj. Bringham is the backfield ■ student in the follow-in- subjects: Math- cer. coach. ler)—Jundt. Maj. A. M. Patch, P. M. S. and T. field. To be Cadet Lieutenants, Company ematics, Physics, Chemistry, History, o Maj. Robt. A. Bringham, Asst. P. M. "A"—Keefer, Simpson, Jackson, G. S., English, Spanish, Latin, French, Ad- Customer : "Waiter, one bite of this S. and T. Clegg and Russell, M. vanced Military Science, Elementary Football Squad egg convinces me that it is terrible. Take Military Science, and Efficiency in Band. Maj. R. P. Bell, Surgeon. (Continued From Page One) it away." To be Cadet Lieutenants, Company Maj. S. Stewart Pitcher, Post Adju- "B"—O'Brien, W. H., Alexander, Smith, Also medals are given for Oratory, Cap- On the ends there are several pros- Waiter: "Don't give up so easily, sir. tant. M T., and Hariss, B. F. tain Honor Company, Marksmanship, pects. May, Schultz, Shay, Wood and Start at the other end." Best Drilled Cadet, Deportment, First Maj. LeRoy L. Sutherland, Head De- Doyle, all being on hand since the first —Ioiva Frivol. To be Cadet Lieutenants, Company partment of Science. "C" Kohout, Woodward, Mayo, Shank, Honor Academic Department. Then day. May is also a valuable punter. In there are the Paul Scott Scherer Me- Maj. Frederick M. Sizer, Head De- the line, those fighting for tackle and and Schley. morial Prize, the LaMarche-Hitchens partment of Modern Languages. guard positions are Beeson, Noble, To be Cadet Lieutenants, Company Maj. Lawrence B. Steele, Head Com- "D"—Shafer, J. H., Baird, J. S-, Beeson, Medal, and the Kable Legion of Honor. Shonts (Capt), Wise, Mayo, Kohout, A. M. ARNOLD'S TAXI Besides these medals, a great number of mercial Department and Secretary. Sausser, Ihrisky, Koch, Hart and Simp- and Schriefer. Maj. Thos. Beardsworth, Music Di- —Phone 138— To be Cadet Lieutenants, Company prizes are awarded for excellency in the son. At .the end of last year's season different academic departments. rector. "E"—Brady, Turner, M. S., and Mc- Shonts was elected Captain in recogni- Five and Seven Passenger Open and |;; Capt. Elmer E. Hess, Headmaster Ju- tion of his work in the line, and this Campbell. ' . , „- nior School. Closed Cars To be Cadet Lieutenants, Band—Mil- Vacancy for 1927 year promises to out-do himself. Beeson Capt. W. H. Steele, Treasurer. is a letter man, and shows up well. ler F. M., Scofield, B. A., and Coen. (Continued From Page One) Capt. Carl D. Hill, Asst. Commandant. 18 N. New Street Staunton, Va. 11 To be Cadet Master Sergeant (Ser- United States, of exemplary habits, and Noble also had experience in several )\ Capt. Peter Kelley, Post quartermas- games last year. Mayo was injured Somezvhat Known as Haivkeye geant Major)—Bogert. of good moral character." ter. early during the season. A majority of To be Cadet Technical Sergeants ( L>. The letter from the War Department Capt. Owen Kivlighan, Post Commis- M. Dept)—McFeatters, and Jenks, G. B. concerning this appointment follows: the others were on company teams. sary. Koch is a new man. At center, the To be Technical Sergeant (O. D. WAR DEPARTMENT Capt. W. S. Morriss, Purchasing Offi- ..THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE.. position is open to Turner, Mahr, Roser Dept)—Young, J. M. cer. or Goldwater, all of whom are fighting To be Cadet Staff Sergeants (Color WASHINGTON Capt. Robert Sterrett, Head Dept. of Sergeants)—Bright, W., and Bright, C. August 28, 1926. hard to win it. Mathematics. The schedule is one of the hardest an To be Cadet Sergeant (Medical- The Superintendent, Capt. Harold C. James, Charge Dept. Staunton Military Academy, S. M. A. team has been asked to face; Bell, J. R. of Physics. eight games in all with but three of them To be Cadet Sergeants (Q. M. Dept) Staunton, Virginia. Capt. Benj. A. Hanson, Charge Dept. at home. The first game is with Wood- —Disbrow and McCracken. Dear Sir: of Spanish. berry Forest in Charlottesville, the team To be Cadet Sergeant (Ord. Dept.) — There will be a vacancy at the United Capt. Henry T. Louthan, Head Dept. States Military Academy on July 1, which last year were also claimants to Weill. of History. the state championship. This will be the To be Cadet Sergeant (Bugler) — 1927, which may be filled on that date Capt. Francis D. Duggan, Head Dept. by the admission of an honor graduate mimvMVi'MvmvM'X^MvmvimmvmK Harriman. <( of Latin. o To be Sergeants Company "A — of your institution of that year. In ac- Capt. M. M. Brice, Head Dept. of THE YOUNG MEN'S SHOP Petefish, Little, Forman, Wood, J. R., cordance with changes in AR 145-10, ap- English. Exclusive Agents for Dobb's, Knapp, Felt and Berg Hats Miller, R. G, Smith, V. D., Wittan, proved September 25, 192S, you are au- Capt. F. L. Summers, Mathematics, Bradley Sweaters—Sweat Shirts—S. M. A. Jewelry Hall, E. M., Salter, Perry, W. N., and thorized to select three honor graduates, and Athletic Director. MANHATTAN AND EAGLE SHIRTS Bell, Wm. B. instead of one as heretofore. These Capt. Reuben E. Moody, Mathematics. Telephone Orders Delivered Promptly To be Sergeants Company "B"— three honor graduates may be designat- Capt. J. Worth Pence, Mathematics. O'Rouke, Morgan, Murray, Elliott, W., ed, one as principal, one as first alter- Capt. Jno. B. Benson, English. HANGER & PIERCE Benford, Wilson, Horner, Sullivan, Tay- nate and one as second alternate, with Capt. Sam Hoshour, Mathematics. THE MEN'S SHOP lor, E. C. Nadal, and Goldwater.^ a view to admission to the Military Capt. Richard J. Porter, Grammar and Q 24^t n.E. MAINlviAixN si.ST. mui\iiPHONE 199iyy STAUNTON, VA. § To be Sergeants Company "D"—Hof- Academy, in that order. It is requested Mathematics. fer, Shav, Scott, R. M., Doyle, Custer, that you advise this office as soon as Capt. W. S. Thomas, Post Chaplain. Xoble, Merkent, and MeNeilly. possible whether your school will take Lieut. Joseph Taylor, Tactical Officer. g I To be Sergeants Company "E"—Erh- advantage of this privilege, and if so, Lieut. Clarence A. Kingman, Tactical H i that the candidates be designated just LANG'S JEWELRY STORE Sj mann, W., Staples, Orme. Officer. Kl ' To be Sergeants Band—Emerson, as soon as the honor graduates shall Lieut. R. E. Bender, Asst. Treasurer. Specialty of School Jewelry, Class Pins, Senior Rings, Wrist Watches, S . have been determined. If your institu- Kl Broderson, and Feierabend, L. B. Lieut. Francis F. Wilshin, History. and everything in the Jewelry line tion is not in a position to nominate its Lieut. R. J. Sprott, English. g To be Cadet Corporal (School Hdrs.) honor graduates for West Point, this Kl —Rapp. Litue. Thos. L. Chrisman, Mathe- Kodaks and Supplies Complete Optical Department SI vacancy will then be assigned to the matics. Kl f 6. Following personnel of Band or- next school on the roster. S ganization are attached to companies as Lieut. B. B. Sheppard, Spanish. H. L. LANG & COMPANY, Masonic Building Kl ' The honor graduates to be designated Lieut. Harold P. Henry, Tactical Offi- S follows: Miller—Co. "A," Scofield— by you must be selected in accordance HMSMgHgKSHgHSKIEKlSIHSMSIHSKISIHgM^^ Co. "B," Coen—Co. "C." Sergeants cer. with AR 145-10 as amended, and upon Lieut. Moody A. Robinson, Latin. Emerson—Co. "A," Broderson—Co. "B," your certification that they are the honor Feierabend—Co. "C." Lieut. E. G. Fruewald, Tactical Offi- graduates of your institution for the cer, English, History. By Order of Major Patch : school year ending in 1927, will be en- R. S. THOMPSON, Lieut. Frederick I. Godshalk, English. titled to exemption from the Military Lieut. William J. Bodie, History. Willson Bros.'s Drug Store Cadet Lt. Adj. Academy mental entrance examination. o Lieut. Chas. M. Edwards, English. They will, of course, be required to un- Lieut. Warren W. Brown, .Mathema- BEST KODAK WORK BEST SODA WATER Academic Awards dergo the physical examination. tics and Chemistry. (Continued From Page One) In submitting your formal designa- Lieut. Robt. E. Biscoe, Mathematics. The "Award of the Third Class" con- tions it is requested that you use the Lieut. Dean G. Brownell, Physical We Will Be Glad to Cash Your Checks sists of a bar a half-inch wide and an inclosed blank forms. For your fur- Training. inch and a quarter long, made of metal ther information and guidance there is Lieut. G. D. Hicks, Junior School In- and covered with cloth in Blue and Gold, also inclosed a copy of the Department structor. the school colors. This bar is given at pamphlet which shows in detail the re- Lieut. G. H. Walper, Junior School the end of each quarter to all cadets who quirements for admission to the Mili- Instructor. "STAUNTON MILITARY ACADEMY JEWELRY" tary Academy at West Point. have made at least seventy per cent, in Lieut. W. R. Deal, Junior School In- e e a e line of the New Very truly yours, structor. i ^ J\™ , "£ ^ est Things in the S. M. A. Jewelry, Rings, 1 ever}' subject. g; Lult Links, Cigarette Cases, Knives, Belts, and many other pretty articles. Si The "Award of the Second Class" is LUTZ WAHL, Lieut. Stephenson, Mathematics. Before you make your purchase be sure to call on us the same as that of the third class except Brigadier General, Lieut. J. B. Laramore, French. that superimposed on it is a bronze disk. Acting the Adjutant General. Lieut. Smith, Spanish. | D. L. SWITZER, Jeweler This bar is given to all cadets making an Miss A. Madge Driver, Supt. of In- st i average of at least eighty per cent, in Directory Published firmary. | 19 E. Main Street Staunton, Virginia every subject for the preceding quarter. (Continued Prom Page One) Miss B. R. Snydcr, Asst. Superintend- jS i The "Award of the First Class' is MEDTCAL OFFICE ent of Infirmary. again the same as the preceeding awards The office of the Medical Officer is in Miss Christine Hammond, Librarian. except in place of the bronze disk there the Hospital, which is across Prospect Mrs. I. W. Littefl, School Mother. is one of the same size in silver. This street in front of the President's office. Mrs. Alger Haun, Dancing Instructor. award is only awarded to those cadets OFFICE OF JUNIOR SCHOOL I THE NEW THEATRE who have made at least ninety per cent. This office is at the end of the portico floor of North Barracks, and also the iI** in every subject. on the second floor of West Barracks. Recreation Room. The last and best is the "Highest RECEPTION AND REST ROOM GUARD ROOM | PLAYING THE BEST IN STAGE Award." There is only one bar of this The Hall in the fron* and on the same The Guard Room is in South Bar- class, and it is given quarterly to that floor with the President's office, is a re- racks, in middle of quadrangle. I AND SCREEN ATTRACTIONS cadet who makes the highest average in ception room where one may take his SUPPLY DEPT. AND CANTEEN the corps for that period. It is the same relatives or friends for a chat or a rest. These places are in the basement of as the others, but in place of either a CHAPLAIN'S OFFICE East Barracks. silver or a bronze disk, has a gold disk The Chaplain's office is on the ground PURCHASING OFFICER superimposed upon it. floor of West Barracks. Here one may This office is on the ground floor of These bars remain the property of the get general information of any kind and West Barracks, next to Chaplain's office. v¥ STRAND THEATRE r school and must be turned in to the find out about the Y. M. C. A. ELECTRICIAN m headmaster's office before each period of POST OFFICE The electrician's office is under the I examinations. At the final examinations The LT. S. Post office is on the ground Headmaster's office in basement of old — PICK OF THE PICTURES— they are awarded on the basis of the ca- floor of the North Barracks. residence. i | det's average grade for the year in every LIBRARY AND RECREATION PLUMBER'S SHOP | Always a Good Show | subject, and the cadet is allowed to wear ROOM This shop is under the gymnasium in them home over the summer vacation The Library is also on the ground North Barracks and the entrance is at

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