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THE CADET U'i VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14. 1910 V. M. I., 0; BLUES, 0 THE Y. M. C. A. FIRST CLASS HOP FAREWELL BANQUET A Hard Fought Game First Meeting—Its Prospects— Largely Attended and Much In- terest Manifested To Be Celebrated New Year's Eve In a downpour of rain with field The Toronto Convention extremely muddy the varsity and Nor- Notwithstanding tne fact that it On the last day of December of folk RliiPS fought to a standstill here The Y. M. C. A. bngaii its work rained hard ill day last Saturday, the each year, the first class, not unwill- lastjSaturday. From beginning until foj. the year on last Sunday night, j hop given by the first class for the ingly, but with a certain feeling of time was called in thi' last quarter, when Colonol Kerlin addressed a benefit of its members, ex-members regret, bids good bye to Father Time the final outconrie was in doubt. V. and the suD-profesaors, was well at- with his three and a half years of iVl. I.'s line was impregnable; and all largt' gathering: of both old and new tended and thoroughly enjoyed. This care and uncertainties. After that efforts to gain through it were futile. ' cadeta. hop was such an entire success that night the members of the graduating Our team played hard straight font ; Mr. .Jackson, who has resigned as it is hoped that many more will fol- class enter upon the last lap of a race ball during the entire game. Both pre?ident of the association, has ap- low. It was the first hop of the kind that will take them from the walla of sides frequently fumbled the pigskin, pointed Mr. Whitfield, a man worthy ever indulged in by this class; not their alma mater, po.ssibly never to due to its Hlipperyneas. The Blu<^s ' of his position, being an industrious, to the novelty of it, however, but to return. Therefore, it is indeed fitting were a hu-sky bunch and very surpris- en rgetic and conscientious worker, the "calic" are due the thanks for that the birth of their graduating ingly kept their staying powers until Under him the association can well the success of the function. Al- year should be celebrated in time hon- tne end, however, they were out hope for success. though few in number, these "calic" ored manner, and that the end of a classed by our snappy team. Several ' At the first meeting General Nich- were many in attractiveness. Out of class' history should be toasted in a forward pa?aes and Fuerstein's en I ' ols made a few very interesting re- 18 girls present all but four were glass that holds no deceit. runs were the best work of the visit ! mark= on the general character of the from Lexington. Several other girls, A class banquet tends to fuse the ors. Harry as right half back played Y. M. C. A. in the school, followed from Sweet Briar and Lynchburg, bonds of friendship which have join- a star game for his team, and /5lher with an address by Colonel Kerlin on were expected but were unable to ed classmates for nearly four years, idge in line, showed a power of "The Poetry of the Bible." His come. and serves also as a tacitjpledge of strength. The Blues had time out talk, limited as it was by want of The hop, supposed to begin at 8.30, future co-operation as alumni to the taken trequently. 1 time, was thoroughyly enjoyed by all did not start until 9.15, owing to the furthering of the interests of the dear ^ present. So everyone of you come to "Forki" Wilt held quarter back fact that the train from Lynchburg old school which will soon release ; the meeting on Sunday nights and down well and used brilliant heal on which several girls were expected, them from her maternal bondage. work. I you will be fully compensated for you was late. It was conducted in ex- This year's banquet promises to be "Red" Moore and Tom Moseley did I trouble. cellent style by Hundley. a great success. It is to be support- stellar work and advanced the bal! I The International Convention for A distinctive feature of the hop was ed by probably the largest class ever through the line constantly. "Hap" this year meets at Toronto, Canada,on the excellent program of music fur graduated from the Institute in times Dashiel and "Heavy"' Owen got down Oct. 27.29th. it is very probable that nished by principal musician. M. S. of peace. It can boast of 55 members, two men will represent us at the Con- the fu Id with wonderful speed, fre Goldman, under direction of C. A. Ebe- all practically sure of diplomas, and vention, as some plan of organization quently downing men in their tracks. ling, and which was well rendered by animated by the best class spirit cer- and work is mos< essential to our suc- Fuerstein's attempt fgr field goal the orchestra. The following composed tainly ever seen by the writer Why fr.)m If) yard line failed, due perhaps ; cess and is only to be had by attend- the nrcV«estra: Messrs. M. S. Goldman, ahould it not be a success? It is in to the inclemency ' oi the weather, i ing ihe Conventions. C. E. Ebeling, L. P. Wray, T. E. the order of things. When one stops and compares the Dulaney, F. L. Klicker. Let us hope so anyway. At a rceent meeting of the first Y. M. C. A. and its work here with Many times the Blues tried the old During the intermissions sand- class, a banquet committee was elect- that of other colleges, he finds that i.lay tackle around tackle but wore wiches and lemonade were served. ed, composed of the following mem- we are not up to the standard. thrown for loss each time. Although the hop was thoroughly bers: Kinsolving, president; Hund- In past yenrs the men at the head Our defensive work was excellent, enjuyed the cadets deeply regretted ley, Hirst, Brown, M., Robinson, W., of this organization have been good, shown by the nearness to which the the absence of some of the "calic."' Davant, E. Committees have been energetic men, but the peculiar con- Blues carried the ball to their goal, It is hoped, by al| concerned, that appointed on arrangements, etc., and ditions affecting us here are a great but failed to score. Perhaps the hard those absent as well as those present they assure us that this year's ban- obstacle for this sort of work. One est luck in the entire game, and it at this hop will be able to attend the quet is to be a success in every par- i^ at a complete loss for a plan of or- was full of it during the playing. Ivas next. ticular. Souvenirs have not yet been ganization; it is almost impossible to when V. M. 1. had only one yard to Those present were definitely decided upon, but there form a campaign, wherein the inter- gain for a touchdown whea time was Cadet Davant with Miss Coffin, seems to be a strong sentiment in est of the members can be count- up, making the score 0 0. Cadet McWhorter with Miss Pen- favor of swaggersticks. ed on. dleton. A special invitation will be sent to The simple question presents it- THE CAME BY DOWNS Cadet Gerow with Miss McKnight. every ex-classmate, with the hope of self. What are we to do? There Cadf^t Reuhmund with Miss Web- having a reunion at this time, and Norfolk won the toss, V. M. I. must be some way even here. ster. ere the strains of Auld Lang Syne kicked to Norfolk, who were defend- Stop for an instant, men. There Cadet Blackmore with Miss Lucy catch us napping, let us realize at ing the east goal. V. M. I. kicked to are some amongst us who take inter- i p^jj-jQ^ the banquet what will be enacted in Norfolk's 35 yard line, ball was re- est in this work; who would like to ; ^adet Hundley with Miss Cross, June, so that the bonds of friendship eieved by Sargeant, who advanced profit by the teaching of Jesus Christ; i Cadet Fenno with Miss Leech. between cadets as cadets may be ce- ball five yards. Norfolk punts to Y. who wculd like to become better mor-! Cadet Smith, M., with Miss Web-j mented forever. M. r» 30 yard line. Moseley advanc- al men. Then 1 will set before you i ster. ed ball 10 yards. V. M . 1. punts to another question or two for each to Cadet Howard, S., with Miss Hop- , Norlolk'} 20 yaril line. Time out for answer for himself: Why don't you kins. i Valedictorian Elected Nor'olk. Jones out on account of in- takr a stand? Do you fear ridicule? Cadet Johnston, F., with Miss | jured shoulder. Norfolk punts to V. Do you think a soldier cannot be a Howerton. At a recent meeting of the first M. I's. 30 vard line. Moseley re- soldier of the Cross? Was not Christ Cadet Nalle with Miss Nell Car- class L. T. Gerow was unanimously turns i)unt to Norlolk's 45 yard line. himself the highest type of courage? rington. elceted valedictorian for the coming V. M. I. steady and prorgessivo. Ally yourself, therefore, with His Cadet White, I.