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WAR WHOOP!

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NORTH FIELD, VERMONT,

"JUNE, 1895. -

COLLEGE MOTTO. = "I WILL TRY!" = To OUR HONORED FRIEND AND BENEFACTOR,

GEN. GRENVILLE MELLEN DODGE,

who, during our Nations' struggle from dark- ness and bondage to light and liberty, so gallantly fought beneath the "Stars and Stripes,'' this book is regardfully and respect- fully dedicated by

THE EDITORS.

Gen. Grenville M. Dodge.

GRENVILLE M. DODGE was born in Danvers, Mass., in April, 1831, graduated from Norwich University in the class of'50, and removed to Illinois the following year. By combining tact with the scientific knowledge he acquired during his college course he became one of the most success- ful of railroad engineers. The nature of his work was such as to give one a thorough knowledge of frontier life, and he came to understand full well what was meant by the expression, uHostile Indians." Later he was engaged in the manifold interests of real estate dealer, banker, and a freighter across the plains. Meanwhile he was captain of a militia company in Council Bluffs, for it was here that he had settled; thus malfing constant use of the military training which he had received as a cadet at Norwich University. At the outbreak of the rebellion he was among the first to fly to the rescue of the Union. Among the first duties that he was called upon to perform in this cause, was to go to Washington and appeal to the War Department for guns and ammunition, that the State of Iowa might perform her part in the on-coming war. By his im- mense zeal and energy he succeeded where Iowa congressmen had failed. The War Department recognized in him qualities of a true soldier and offered him a captains commission in the regular army which he declined because he perferted to serve Iowa. An additional regiment of Iowa volunteers was accepted from the Governor of that State on the express condition that Dodge should be its Colonel. The Fourth Iowa Infantry was immediately organized at Council Buffs, and in two weeks time Col. Dodge was leading it against the rebels in Northern Missouri. From this time on until the close ot the war his record is one scarcely excelled in the whole history of that great strug- gle. On many a hard fought field his presence wrought a mighty influence on the fortunes of the day. Two of them we will mention :—Pea Ridge and Atlanta. Undoubtedly the victory of Pea Ridge was due solely to his great courage and perseverance. Although he was severely wound- ed and four horses were shot under him in this battle, yet when the order came for the men to retreat and save themselves, Cot. Dodge fought on and sent back word that retreat was ruin,— thus preserving the possibility of victory, a possibility which soon developed into a reality. For his bravery in this battle Col. Dodge was soon promoted to the rank of Brigadier General. For later deeds of bravery he was made Major General June 7, 1864. He led the Sixteenth Corps in Sherman's Georgia campaign distinguishing himself at Atlanta on July 22, where with eleven regiments he withstood a whole army corps, and at the siege of that city on August 19, was again severely wounded and incapacitated for active service for some time. It has been well said that his brilliant services on that day made him the undoubted hero of the engagement, It was not wholly the deeds of valor done in battle that made his services in the war valuable to the Union. He is generally recognized as the great war railroad builder of the rebellion. The task of build- ing long lines of railroad through hostile territory, where all the tools have to be manufactured, and all the material has to be taken as it exists in nature is no trifling affair, nor can the value of this kind of work be overestimated. More than once during the war was such a task intrusted to 4

Gen. Dodge, who always proved himself equal to the emergency. The road that he built from Columbus, Ky., to Corinth, the road one hundred and two miles long from Decatur to Nashville and a bridge across the Chattahochee are among his great works in this line which were of value in bringing much needed supplies to those who were risking their lives that the Union might be preserved. After the close of the Rebellion Gen. Dodge was placed in command of a large force operating against the Indians. He resigned in 1866, and although he was elected to congress and performed the duty of that office in a creditable manner for one term, yet he declined to be a candidate for a second term. The real purpose for which he resigned his command in the army, was, that he might become Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific Railroad, which was built under his supervision. Here was the great act of his lite. The monument which is to hand down his name to posterity. He opened up a new era in railroad building, showing how to construct a railway in a hostile country, over tremendous mountains and rivers at a rate of speed which caused the world to stare in amazement. His work here and elsewhere has caused him to be recognized as the greatest railroad builder of this or any other age. On the death ot Gen. Sherman, Gen. Dodge was elected to succeed him as President of the army of the Tennessee. He has served as President of the Union Pacific Railroad. He is now and has been for years projector, owner and manager of many of the largest and most successful railways of the great Southwest. Gen. Dodge is President of the New York Association of Alumni of Norwich University and a trustee of the college, and Dodge Hall stands among the college buildings to remind us that during all this great career his love for Norwich University has not receded but has constantly grown stronger.

Ye Editors. 5

Editorial Staff.

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF.

HARRY C. MOSELEY, '95.

ASSOCIATE EDITORS.

F. B. THOMAS, '95. S. A. THOMAS, '95.

R. STORRS DOWE, '95. ARTHUR G. ANDREWS, '96.

W. C. SPAFFORD, '97. EDWIN BOOTH, '98.

PUBLISHER-IN-CHIEF.

C. J. SCRIBNER, '96.

ASSISTANT PUBLISHER.

JAMES L. AVERILL, '96. 6

Our Salutatory Bow.

WITH this number the WAR WHOOP makes its debut in the literary world. It is our first ef- fort, and, perhaps only an experiment; but, before we say more, bear in mind, gentle reader, the fact that the WAR WHOOP is eminently not one of those books 44 Never intended for publica- tion." We have endeavored to suppress no news that the people should know and without fear or favor to any party, creed, sect or society, we have endeavored to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth; we have endeavored to make no statement not verified by facts, and in what we have asserted, the public may depend that the courts will sustain us. We have en- deavored to hold private character sacred, we have opened no private closets, and have dragged to view no skeletons. We, of the editorial board have no excuses to offer. We have done our best, and who could do more? Our time has been limited and we have had no copy to work from, but we have made a beginning, and you who succeed us as Editors of the WAR WHOOP may profit by our mistakes and be benefitted by our efforts. To you much will be easy that now is difficult. Ry the faith- ful fulfillment of the duties incumbent on us, your task will be rendered easier, while the value of its fruits will increase. * Now one more word to our successors: It is probably unnecessary to inform you that we have had various trials and tribulations to occupy our attention in this enterprise. Unfortu- nately, the idea of having a part of our academic work suspended did not occur to us in time to submit the necessary papers. We caution you to attend to this matter before it is too late. Without further introduction, we leave the reader to derive, from our book, as much as he can of profit and amusement. Whatever may be the merit of this work, there is no doubt as to that of •THE EDITORS. 7

EDITORIAL.

LIFE at Norwich embraces many changes. In the fall we are satisfied with ourselves and with our surroundings, but during the winter we are forced to admit, like all other Vermonters, that we have our share of cold weather. Hut of all the seasons of the year, there is none so enjoyably anticipated as the spring-time. Our situation is such that then, even the most prosaic of us in- evitably commune with nature. The beautiful, verdure-clad mountains are all around us, presenting scenes which the eye can never tire to look upon. A walk along some shaded path, with the rushing, roaring, little brook forcing its wandering way down the hill side, with no companions save the lowing herds, our nostrils breathing in the sweet fragrance of the mountain air, and the breezes making deli- cious music among the green foliage, all combine to cause one to stop and murmur, 44 What is more beautiful than nature ?" On the hot summer days we sit within our cool brick home, breathing the pure mountain breezes and gazing out upon the scenery. That small but beautiful stream, the Dog River, which facetious cadets term Puppy Creek, winds along its onward course toward Lake Champlain, passing through fertile fields and rich meadows, now rushing and roaring like a miniature Niag- ara over some precipitous rocks, again gliding smoothly and peacefully along. From the river our gaze turns up the mountain side, and there we see the ever-changing hues of green until the color fades away in the evening-tinted horizon. After the evening meal, as the call for 44 Retreat" echoes through the halls, the cadet regret- fully turns his eyes from the beautiful sunset, and once more takes his books. These quiet walks and moments of reverie combine to make this period in a student's life the best of all, and worthy to be lived in, our memories, over and over again ; and when, in the years to come, our thoughts shall turn back to these, every Norwich University graduate will say, " They were the pleasantest and happiest days of my life."

How often, during the past few years, have we heard the question, 44 When are we to have a drill hall and gymnasium?" We hope the time is not far distant when a modern structure, equipped with modern appli- ances, will be situated on the land a short distance north of Dodge Hall. Many a young man has been prevented from entering Norwich University for the reason that we have no gymnasium. During the past ten years, the number of young men who have entered New England Colleges has increased nearly forty per cent. Why should not Norwich have her share? When the en- dowment fund has acquired dimensions sufficiently great to warrant it, no doubt a drill hall and gymnasium will be constructed, and soon after that time we venture to predict that more dormi- tories will be needed to accommodate Norwich cadets. 8

EVERY spring term for several years, rifle practice has been indulged in for a few days, but never have we, as a body, acquired that degree of proficiency in marksmanship that we ought, and, as a matter of fact, are supposed to possess. About a year ago, teams from different Com- panies of the Vermont National Guard, and one from the University of Vermont, held a compet- itive drill and shoot at Fort Ethan Allen. We were invited to send a delegation, but although we could undoubtedly have compared favorably in the drills, our percentage of points at the range would have been so low that it was deemed unwise to enter as competitors. This and other facts have caused Mr. Fred T. Austin, of the class of '88, to interest himself in the matter, and seeking to bring about some improvement in this line, he has volunteered to furnish three prizes, of gold, silver and bronze, respectively, which are to be competed for sometime during each Commencement week. Mr. Austin has placed his order for the prizes. So far as we know the rules which are to govern the contest, they are to the effect that the medals remain among the cadets, that Seniors do not take part in the contest, and that if any cadet holds one of these med- als when he graduates, Mr. Austin will substitute one for him to carry away, thus leaving the original medal still open for competition. This is certainly a liberal act on the part of Mr. Austin, and it behooves us to interest our- selves in the matter, and make it a success. Henceforth Commencement week will annually bring honor and prize to the man who hits the bull's eye.

Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity. 9

The A. S. P. Fraternity.

THE A. S. P. Fraternity had its origin in the early part of 1850. It had then no definite aim or purpose. It was not until Capt. Charles A. Curtis joined, in 1858, that steps were taken to give it a higher standing. He, with a few others, remodeled the Constitution and By-Laws, and gave a new meaning to the letters A. S. P., and to the symbols. So Capt. Curtis is really the founder of the Fraternity. The Fraternity consists of three degrees—the Apprentice, League of Honor and the Noble Rank of M. K\s. The officers of the apprentice degree are M. K., A. M. K., L., T., D., CE., P., G. The officers of the second degree are: Imperator, Sub-Imperator, Praefect, Tribune, Aedile, while those of the Noble Rank of M. K's. are known only to the initiates of that degree. The members are chosen from those cadets who exhibit marked scholarship and have a good character. The purposes of the Fraternity are to furnish closer bonds of unity between its members, en- courage literary work, and to instill into the minds of its members a deep respect for the rules and regulations of the University. The Fraternity from the first has been very succsssful in its choice of members. They have recorded on their rolls many of the brightest minds ever connected with the University; many who are shining lights in the various walks of life. Some of the oldest members being Maj. Gen. G. M. Dodge, '50, Gen. Newell Gleason, Gen. G. W. Balloch, Col. Henry O. Kent, '54, Maj. O. S. Tennev, Col. Charles H. Lewis, '55, Capt. Dunbar Ransom, '54, Col. Charles H. Long, '55, Capt. George Dewey, '56, W. J. Clark. 'Co, Lieut. Commander Walter Abbott, '61, Lieut. J. O. Buell, '61, Capt. Charles A. Curtis, '6i, Capt, D. H. Kelton, U. S. A., '64, Charles A. Hoyt, '64, Wm. H. Hunt, '67. In its list of honorary members are to be found the names of Maj. Gen. U. S. Grant, Maj. Gen. W. S. Hancock, James A. Garfield, Gen. T. S. Peck, Col. George A. Carpenter, Capt. W. H. H. Hall, '47, Dr. Asa Howe, '43, Hon. George Nichols, Hon. Frank Plumley, Hon. Zed Stanton, Dr. P. D. Bradford, Dr. W. B. Mayo, Maj. H. B. Mellen, U. S. A., Rev. D. C. S. M. Potter, Rev. Homer White, Mr. J. C. B. Thayer, James Evans, Hon. George M. Fisk, Capt. John C. Wait, Wm. Line.

OFFICERS OF A. S. P. M. K., J. M. RYAN. A. M. K., - - - - G. H. BRIGGS. L., - - - - A. G. ANDREWS. T., - - - - - J. L. AVERILL. D., - - - - - J. L. COLLINS. CE., - - - - - F. J. DONAHUE. CE., - - - - - W. G. HUNTLEY, P., - - - - - H. S. CLARK. P., - - - - - G. E. TALBOT. G., W. A. ELLIS. I IO

FRATRES IN URBE. FRANK L. HOWE, 80. M. D. SMITH, '8I, H. N. CROSS, '89, H. J. DANE, '90, H. C. CADY, '91, E. W. GAYNOR, 93. FRATES IN UNIVERSITATEM—CLASS '95. CHAS. HORACE DAVIS, - - Northfield, Vt. FRED CARNOT DAVIS, --- Northfield, Vt. FRANK J. DONAHUE, - Northfield, Vt. WALTER GEORGE HUNTLEY, - - Northfield, Vt. HARRY CHESTER MOSELEY, - - Northfield, Vt. BERT HENRY PRIOR, - - - Underhill, Vt. JOHN MICHAEL RYAN, - - Gouldsville, Vt. CLASS '96. ARTHUR GILBERT ANDREWS, - - Northfield, Vt. JAMES LELAND AVER ILL, - - Northfield, Vt. GEO. HORACE BRIGGS, - - - Northfield, Vt. CHAS. HOWARD BROOKS, - - Northfield, Vt. WM. GRANVILLE BROOKS, - - Northfield, Vt. HERBERT SAWYER CLARK, - - Northfield, Vt. JOHN LESLIE COLLINS, - - - Northfield, Vt. EDWARD MICHAEL MCCARTY, - Windsor, Vt. CHAS. ALBERT PLUMLEY, - - Northfield, Vt. CLASS '97. Louis PHILLIPS BOOTH, - - Morrisville, Vt. WM. ARBA ELLIS, - - Watertown, S. D. GUILFORD HENRY HILL, - - East Fairfield, Vt. HARRY LUCIAN KEITH, - - - Randolph, Vt.

CLASS '98. CARTER BRAXTON BEARSS, --- Peru, Ind. HIRAM IDDINGS BEARSS, - Peru, Ind. EDWIN BOOTH, ... Morrisville, Vt. ROY ATWOOD BULLOCK, - - - Northfield, Vt. JAMES WILBUR COOK, - - Northfield, Vt. FRANK WINSLOW DENISON, - - Northfield, Vt. CHAS. EDWARD DUGGAN, - - Northfield, Vt. GEO. HAROLD ELLIS, - - - Northfield, Vt. GEO. DOUGLASS EVANS, - - Northfield, Vt. EMORY BUR LING AM E (BIDDINGS, - - Hartford, Conn. THOMAS BENARD GLEASON, - - Riohmond, Vt. HEM AN CARPENTER HOWES, - - Northfield, Vt. LEONARD JOEL PARKER, - - Northfield, Vt. SANFORD BENEDICT STORY, - - St. Albans, Vt. GEO. EVERETT TALBOT, - - Northfield, Vt. FRANK WALDO WARD, - - Kennebunk, Me. ARTHUR ELLSWORTH WINSLOW, - Berlin, Vt. Alpha Sigma Pi Fraternity.

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Theta Chi Fraternity.

THIRTY-NINE years ago last April, Arthur Chase of the class of '56 and Frederick N. Freeman of the class of'57, realizing that they would soon cease to be cadets at Norwich University and impressed with the importance of literary societies in the higher institutions of learning, desiring that their alma mater should not want in anything which tends to develope the youth into a broader and nobler man than he otherwise would be, conceived the idea of organizing themselves into a literary society which should be known as the Theta Chi Fraternity, and thereby leaving a work in the institution which should perpetuate their names among the coming classes. They acted in accordance with this idea and in 1856 the Theta Chi Fraternity became a living reality. Other members were soon initated and before long the society was represented by a goodly number. Such was the beginning of a fraternity which, though varying in numbers; though it has its ebb and its flow, has reached the present time with an active membership of twenty-two. In the fall of'88 the members of this fraternity petitioned the State legislature for, and received a charter in substance, as follows :—The members of the fraternity were constituted a corporation and body politic for the purpose of promoting useful knowledge, intellectual, social and aesthetic culture. The charter enumerates powers, privileges and restrictions not dif- ering materially from those usually contained in the charters of such organizations. We give below the names of the members who are now cadets in the University.

'95-

E. F. CARRUTHERS. R. S. DOWE, P. R. HOEFLER, F. B. THOMAS, S. A. THOMAS, D. C. WARREN. '96. C. S. CARLETON, H. R. DOLE, P. S. HOWES, C. J. SCRIBNER, L. A. SKINNER.

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W. B. CARR, H. E. CASWELL, H. V. DUNHAM, R. A. GRAY, W. C. SPAFFORD, C. E. WALKER,

'98. P. A. DINSMOOR, N. A. GOODSPEED, W. H. HAYWOOD, J. H. LADD, C. K. MAXWELL.

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Theta Chi Fraternity.

Class of '95. 13

Class of ,95.

CLASS YELL:—Hobble, Gobble, Razzle, Dazzle, Ree, Rah, Rive, Ree, Rah, Rive, Norwich, Norwich, '95,—BOOM !

CLASS COLORS:—Black and Orange,

CLASS FLOWER:—Ox-eye Daisy.

OFFICERS.

F. J. DONAHUE, ... - President.

E. F. CARRUTHERS, - Vice-President. F. B. THOMAS, - - Secretary and Treasurer. F. B. THOMAS, - - - Class Orator. S. A. THOMAS, . - - Class Poet. R. S. DOWE, .... Class Prophet.

C. H. DAVIS, - Class Historian. E. F. CARRUTHERS, - Oration to N. U. B. H. PRIOR, - Banner Orator.

D. C. WARREN. - Step Orator. 14

'95 Glass History.

IN view of the fact that our duties as cadets at Norwich University are so soon to cease, it seems proper to leave a brief account of our college life. We have not been good class-mates for the reason that we have been class-mates only part of this year—every one knows that '95 and '96 men are not constituted right to make good friends, but since those that came up from the '96 class were admitted to a '95 class-meeting, during the winter term, everything has gone along very nicely. We have the satisfaction of feeling that we have been the hardest working class in college, and, really, one of the Profs said that we were honest. However, this only strengthened what we were already quite sure about. Four of our class-mates were such ambitious fellows that they couldn't wait for us. but cast their lot with '94. We hope that they were well pleased with their choice, but we fail to see the wisdom of it. Just because we have been so studious does not prove that we never spent any time in fun. We always feared that if we didn't ring the church bell or fire the cannon once in a while, the corps and town people would lapse into a long, dreary sleep sometime—of course that would have been a sad event. We have always been too busy to take long rides, or to have banquets, or anything of that sort. In fact, we are not very great eaters, so that would not pay us. We have always been famous for not wasting time visiting the ladies. However, we must acknowledge that 44 Bid " goes down on the farm once in a while, Fred goes upon the " White Rocks " each vacation, and that Ed. watches for his monthly privilege out until N p. M. We can play ball, too. Once, when we were Sophomores, we played base ball with the '94 class. They beat us, but we didn't mind that much(?). One thing that we have always tried to carry out to the very point, is to get the section marcher to dismiss the class promptly at the end of five minutes, if the Professor was not there. There was always a watch in the class that was at least two minutes fast, and if the marcher couldn't stretch his honor half a minute, he was of no use, whatever. If we chanced to meet the Pro- fessor in the hall, of course we were sorry that we had come so near missing him, and would follow him back to get our 44 10 spots.'7 There is no use in dwelling on this subject. It is plain, to us, at least, that we are nearly through. Only a few short weeks, and we shall retire for the last time to the sound of that far- famed 44 tattoo,1' which breaks on the night air with its sharp, clear notes, and echoes and re- echoes up and down Norwich's halls, to be lost in the dim corners ot third passage, and then to have our earliest dreams intruded upon by the long-drawn and solemn notes of 44 taps," which pass out beyond Norwich University's walls into the still night air, to be wafted about until they die away on some distant hill side. 15

Biographies.

WALTER GEORGE HUNTLEY, Northfield, Vt., born in Northfield, Vt., January 4, 1873 I attended the Graded and High School in Northfield twelve years, graduating in June, '91, at the age of eighteen; entered Norwich University in the fall of '91 ; won first prize in Sophomore and Freshman contest June, '92; received honorable mention at Commencement, first three years, for highest study average; promoted Corporal in June. '92, Sergeant Major, J,,rie, '93, and Cap- tain, June, '94; Salutatorian, class '95 ; Assistant in chemical laboratory during Sophomore and Junior years; a member of the A. S. P. Fraternity; student in Chemistry; employed in his father's store at Northfield during vacations. JOHN MICHAEL RYAN, Gouldsville, Vt., born in Gouldsville, Vt., November 28, '72; entered Northfield High School in the fall of '89; graduated from there in the Commercial Course in the spring of '91 ; entered Norwich University in the fall of '91 ; was a prize speaker in the Sophomore and Freshman contest June, '92 ; promoted Corporal June, '92, Sergeant, June, '93; Color Sergeant, May, '94, and Captain June, '94; a Commencement Orator; a member of the A. S. P. Fraternity ; student in Civil Engineering. CHARLIE HORACE DAVIS, Northfield, Vt, born in Northfield. Vt., May 2, '71 ; attended the Northfield Graded and High School; entered Norwich University in the fall of '91; promoted to Sergeant January, '94, and to First Lieutenant and Adjutant June, '94 ; Instructor in drawing part of Senior year; a member of the A. S. P. Fraternity, also of the I. O. G. T.; student in Civil Engineering. FRED CARNOT DAVIS, Northfield, Vt.,born in Northfield, Vt., April 13, '73; attended district school and the Northfield Graded and High School; entered Norwich University in the fall of '91; promoted Sergeant April, '94, and First Lieutenant and Quartermaster June, '94; Assistant Instructor in Mathematics, fall of'94 and winter of '95, and Instructor of drawing during Senior year; Valedictorian and Senior Gold Medalist; a member of the I. O. G. T., also of the A. S. P. Fraternity; student in Civil Engineering. EDGAR FLETCHER CARRUTHERS, Bellows Falls, Vt., born in Franklin Falls, N. H., August 16, '73; moved to Bellows Falls, Vt.; attended Bellows Falls Graded School thirteen years, grad- uating in June, '91; entered Norwich University fall of '91; promoted Sergeant June, '93, First Lieutenant June, '94; played on the foot-ball team fall of '94> sick and absent from college dur- ing part of the fall and all of the winter term of Senior year; a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity; student in Chemistry. HARRY CHESTER MOSELEY, Northfield, Vt., born in Northfield, Vt., October 19, '73; at- tended Northfield Graded and High School: entered Norwich University fall of '91 ; Captain of Freshman ball teams; won prize at Sophomore and Freshman contest June, '93; member of foot ball and base ball Board of Management fall of '94 and spring of '95 ; Captain of foot ball team i6

*94, and of base ball team, '95 ; Literary Editor of the Reveille in Junior year; Local Editor of Reveille, and Editor-in-Chief of the WAR WHOOP in Senior year; promoted to Corporal June, '92, to First Sergeant June, '93, and to First Lieutenant June, '94; Commencement Orator; mem- ber of A. S. P. Fraternity; student in Science and Literature. PHILO REMINGTON HOEFLER, Ilion, N. Y., born May 4, '75, in Ilion, N. Y.; attended private school from 'So to '82 ; entered Ilion Union School,'82; entered preparatory class at Norwich Uni- versity in the fall of '90, entered the '95 class in the fall of '91; Prize Speaker in Sophomore and Freshman contest in June, '92; promoted to Sergeant in June, '93, and to Second Lieutenant June, '94; President of Tennis Association, '94; Manager of foot ball team, '94, also played on the '94 team ; Assistant in chemical laboratory, also Assistant Instructor in cavalry drill in the spring of '95; Commencement Orator; member of the Theta Chi Fraternity, also of the J. S. I. Society; student in Chemistry. FRANK JAMES DONAHUE, Proctor, Vt., b«rn in Northfield, Vt., May 30, >4; moved to Proc- tor; attended the Proctor High School during the years of '88 and '89; entered preparatory class in the fall of '90, and the '95 class in the fall of '91 ; Prize Speaker in the Sophomore and Fresh- man contest in June, '93; played on the base ball team in '92; member of Base-ball Board of Management, spring of '95; promoted to Sergeant in June, '93, and to Second Lieutenant June, '94; a member of A. S. P. Fraternity; student in Civil Engineering.

RAY STORRS DOWE, Sycamore, 111., born in Sycamore, 111., July 4, '71; attended Sycamore Graded and High School until January, '90; attended Wheaton Preparatory School and College until June, '91; member of Excelsior Society of that College; attended Cornell College in the fall of '92; became a member of the Adelphian Society; returned to Wheaton in the winter; entered Norwich University in January, 93; taught during winter of '94; promoted to Sergeant June, '93, and to Second Lieutenant June, .'94; Literary Editor of the Reveille and Historical Ed- itor of the WAR WHOOP, '94-95; a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity; student in Science and Literature. BERT HENRY PRIOR, Underhill, Vt., born in Underhill, Vt., March 2, '71 ; attended the Un- derhill Academy, and took a course of Penmanship and Telegraphy in Oberlin, Ohio, in '88; engaged in lumber business in '89; entered Norwich University in fall of '91; won prize in Soph- omore and Freshman contest June, '92; promoted to Corporal June, '92, toJColor Sergeant June, '93, and to Quartermaster Sergeant January, 95; engaged on the Worcester, Mass., Engineering Staff during the spring, summer and fall of '94, and a larger part of the spring term of '95 ; a member of the A. S. P. Fraternity, also of the Sons of Veterans Camp: student in Civil En- gineering. PEAN CLYDE WARREN, Stowe, Vt., born in Stowe, Vt., May 31, '74; attended district school until fall, '91 ; entered the People's Academy at Morrisville, Vt., stayed one year; en- tered Norwich University fall of '92 in '96 class; commenced land surveying in the summer of 93; promoted to Corporal June, '93; and to First Sergeant June '94; played on foot ball team fall of '94; Secretary and Treasurer of Athletic Association, '94-5; member of Theta Chi Fraternity; student in Civil Engineering. SAMUEL ADRIAN THOMAS, Stowe, Vt., born in Stowe, Vt., Angust 3* 73 ? attended People's Academy at Morrisville, Vt.; taught school during '89 and '90; commenced land surveying in '90; appointed State Student to Norwich University by Senator Morse of Lamoille County in June, '92; entered in the fall of '92 in '96 class; taught school during winter of '93-4; promoted T7 to Corporal June,'93, and to Sergeant June,'94; member of the foot ball team fall of 94; Athletic Editor of the WAR WHOOP, '94-5; member of Theta Chi Fraternity; student in Civil Engineering. FRED BARNES THOMAS, Stowe, Vt., born in Stowe, Vt., June 17, '69; graduated from the People's Academy, Morrisville, Vt., in '92, Class Orator; entered Norwich University in March, '93, in the '96 class; Personal Editor of the Reveille and Literary Editor of the WAR WHOOP, 94-5; promoted to Sergeant April, '95; member of foot ball team fall of 94; taught school dur- ing the winter of '88-9, years of '89, '90, '91, fall of '92, winter of 92-3, and the winter of '93 4; member of Theta Chi Fraternity; student in Science and Literature.

SUMMARY. Whole number enrolled, 24; number at end of third year, 10; number at end of course, 13. Vermont is the home of 11, Illinois 1, and New York 1. The age of the oldest is 26 years ; of the youngest, 20 years; average age, 22^ years. The tallest member is 6 feet 1 inch; the shortest is 5 feet 7J inches; average height, 5 feet 10 inches. The heaviest weighs 180 pounds; the lightest 135; average 161^ pounds. There are 6 Republicans, 1 Democrat, 1 Socialist, 2 Prohibitionists, 1 Greenbacker, 1 Woman's Rights, and 1 Mugwump. Seven of the class are students in Civil Engineering, three in Chemistry and three in Science and Literature. Yours very respectfully, CLASS OF '95.

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Class of '96.

Lavander, } Nile Green, > CLASS COLORS. Pink, )

YELL:—Rickety Ex, Co. Ex, Co. Ex ! Rickety Ex, Co. Ex, Co. Ex ! Rickety Ex ! Rickety Ex ! Norwich, Norwich, '96.

President, ... - JOHN L. COLLINS.

Secretary, ... - RAY DOLE. Marshall, - - - - H. S. CLARK. 20

The Junior Class.

THREE years at Norwich University have brought about many changes in the peisonnel of the Junior class. Several of those who entered with us have left College; others have entered the Senior class to complete their course in three years, and now, as we gaze at the familiar forms and faces in our class group of '92, we find that only fourteen of the number still constitute the class of '96. Since we entered there have been many changes in the College customs If they have been for the better, we take the credit for them. We were the first class to endure the 41 oppressing insolence " of the upper class men in their hazing escapades, and we have had our revenge upon those who have come after us. Our men have been prominent in athletics. Six of them made the Champion 'Varsity eleven of '93, and our class yell stimulated them to a renewal of their efforts to win, and " victory perched upon their banners 11 many times because of our-loyal support. In Academic duties we surpass all our predecessors We challenge any class to bring forward a higher average in class standing than that which we have maintained. The kindest and most brotherly feeling has characterized our association with one another, and we look forward with regret to the time when we, as Seniors, must sever the ties which have bound us throughout our College course; but, to quote Cicero, "Since the course of our life and nature is so directed that a new period is ever arising, it is especially to be wished that with those with whom we set out, as it were, from the starting, with the same we may, as they say, arrive at the goal."

Class of '97. 21

Class of '97.

CLASS COLORS:—Old Gold and White.

CLASS YELL:—N. U., N. U., Rah, Rah, Rah, '97, '97, Wah, Who, Wah !

OFFICERS.

President, - - HERBERT EUGINE CASWELL.

Vice-President, - - HENRY VAIL DUNIIAM.

Secretary and Treasurer, WINFRED BULLARD CARR.

Athletic Manager, - WILLIE EMMERSON CLOGSTON.

Poet, - CHARLES ERNEST WALKER.

Historian, ... WILLIAM ARBA ELLIS.

E., - - - - HERBERT EUGINE CASWELL.

Marshal, - - WM. CLARENCE STAFFORD. 22

Class History.

OF all gradations of literary writers, the Historian, especially the "Class" Historian, stands at the head. The world looks to him to paint on the pages of history, the lives of men and of nations in colors so indelible and bright that time cannot fade or obliterate them. The world looks to the Biographer to present the lives of men from their youth up, and it is here that the Class Historian is of great importance, for it is by his pen that those traits of char- acter of his class, which predestine their possessor to a famous future are jotted down and the world is enabled to read and profit by them. It has been stated that classes follow one another in college life and do not differ so very much from each other in mental capacity but turn out about the same per cent of successful men. This is not so with the Class of '97. It is safe to predict that each one of this renowned class will become a star in his chosen profession, whose brilliancy will outshine all others. In proof of these assertions we can say that "flunks" are unknown to us and even the meaning of the word would be dim in our minds, if it were not for the periodical meetings of the 44 Board" and the full signification of these meetings being impressed on our minds by the woeful faces of other class- men, who have "flunked" as they "fall in" to march over to the "Hall" and the cadence of whose steps is marked not by "hep," "hep," but "flunk," <4flunk," "flunkety flunk." Our class is small in comparison with the other classes but as we have stated before, we more than make up in our great brilliancy. We have exemplified that there is 44strength in unity." We have lined up against dreaded "Analytics," Discriptive" and "Calculus," and successfully too. We have broken their center so thoroughly that our 44Fresh" successors may be enabled to rush through the gap and make a "touch down." Our ability as military men is recognized. We might be called a class of officers. When a "John L." needs the "settings up," who can do it in so impressive and expeditious a manner as our Cas? As to athletics we are fair. We have played football successfully. Of course brute force can conquer. The many are stronger than the few. The world does not delight to see brutality dominating the man, but rather those fine sensibil- ities such as our class exhibits in abundance. These facts may be denied by the other class-men, but if their 44Bump" of supersiliousness could be cracked, they would acknowledge them as in their own hearts they must know them to be true. In conclusion we the class of '97 challenge any class now present or any yet to come, to contend with us in the race for glory, and to surpass us in our devotions to the interests and welfare of old "N. U."

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Class of '98.

CLASS COLORS :—Blue and Old Gold.

CLASS YELL:—Boomalacka, Boomalacka, Sis, Boom Bah, '98.'98. Rah, Rah, Rah !

OFFICERS.

President, ... - EDWIN BOOTH.

Secretary, - - CARTER BRAXTON BEARSS.

Treasurer, ... PAUL ADDISON DINSMOOR.

Sergeant-at-Arms, - - JOSEPH HOWARD LADD.

Base-Ball Manager, - - HIRAM IDDINGS BEARSS.

Base-Ball Captain, - SANFORD BENEDICT STORY. 24

History of Class of '98.

How time has seemed to fly since the class of 98 first entered Old N. U., and filled its silent halls with life and merriment. And, kind readers, if you do not wish to hear of the accomplishments of our honored class, do not read further. To continue—from the moment the forerunner placed his pedal extremity on the terra firma of Norwich University grounds, her energetic, studious, though not averse to fun-loving, disposition has foretold for her a bright future, and records for her an eventful past. Her past brings to mind the time-worn saying, that " The course of true love never did run smooth,11 and seems to wish to be held up to the view of the public eyes until the atmosphere of this terrestrial globe, and even of the stars, will verberate and reverberate with the news of its exploits, and antics pertaining to the ruler of the lower regions. Allotted time is too short to tell separately of each member of this noted class. We have gath- ered from far and near to unite our hearts and minds in a strife for the betterment of those facul- ties which raise mankind above the average sphere of life, and places him in a position where he can command the respect and honor of the men in whose society he must sometimes come. And let us not forget the greeting we received when we entered the halls of Old N. U. How vividly the picture remains in our minds, as we think how the upper class-mates stared as we assembled, and yelled to one another, " Another Phebe; ain't he a hick?" We often recollect how the ever-thoughtful Sophs tried to give us a lesson in class organization; but how, owing to their lack of pushy they were easily outstripped by some of our brilliant intel- lects, that showed them that even a Soph u is never too old to learn." As we enumerate the abilities of the different members of our class, and note the industry they possess, we find that we have a very talented class; for artists, athletes, poets and a tragedian, not to mention the various other accomplished members, we are unexcelled. Now, as we look back over the past year and note the different changes which time has wrought, we hope to look forward to the same pleasant companionship during our next three years. Though our circle may be broken, and we be separated from those who have become endeared to us, we shall ever fondly cherish the memory of each ; and may we never turn the leaves of history to note, with sadness, the name of one, who, by a single dishonorable act, shall have marred the brightness of the history of the class of '98.

Janitor Jim. 25

Janitor Jim.

JAMES EVANS, Janitor of Norwich University for more than a quarter of a century, was born in Ebbw Vale, Monmouthshire, South Wales, June 26th, 1833. At the age of twenty- seven he emigrated to this country, landing in New York the 29th of July, i860. From this time to the breaking out of the Civil War, he found employment at his trade as puddler in the iron regions. Soon after Mr. Lincoln's first call for volunteers, he enlisted in Company " E," Forty-First Regiment of Ohio Infantry. Fought bravely with his Company and Regiment at Shiloh, Corinth, Perryville, Wildcat, Stone's River, McMenville and Chickamauga. Was taken prisoner at the latter place on Sunday, September 20, 1863. while assisting a wounded comrade off the field, during the retreat of the Federal forces. Was a prisoner of war 15 months, spend- ing a part of the time in Richmond, Danville, Andersonville, Charlestown and Florence, S. C. Was exchanged in December 1864, and the May following enlisted in the Fifth Infranty, U. S. A. for three years, and served out on the plains under Capt. C. A. Curtis, so well and favorably known as the Commandant of Norwich University for several years, and came to Northfield with that officer in September, 1869, and began his duties as janitor at that time. Until his marriage in 1871, he lived at the Barracks. On January 1, 1871, he was married to Miss Minnie Jennette, and to them have been born four children, two sons and two daughters, all of whom are now living. The eldest son graduated from the University in the class of '92. the youngest is now a student in the class of '98. During the most of his three years in the Fifth Infantry he served as cook, and now claims the proud distinction of having cooked his own Wedding Dinner. He is popular in the community in which he lives. Is active in the G. A. R., and at the present time is commander of William H. Boynton Post, No. 94, Department of Vermont.

The Reveille Staff. 27

The Reveille.

WE feel that it would not be doing justice to this, the first publication of our College Annual, were it brought before the public without some brief history and description of the monthly periodical conducted by the Corps of Cadets. The Reveille Association was first organized in about the year 1866, and was published an. nually in the form of a newspaper, the editors being chosen from the Junior class. After a few years it was published three times yearly. And not many years after it was discontinued, be- cause of the small number of students and from lack of interest. Time rolled on, the University increased in numbers, and in 1882 the Association was re- organized. Once more Norwich University supported a college paper, this time published monthly. Since the renewal it has been steadily gaining in the quality of its matter and in pop- ularity with all who have had the pleasure of reading its columns. The Reveille is conducted with the object of bringing the Alumni and Past-Cadets into more direct communication with Old N. U., and to make ourselves better acquainted with our sister colleges. It is also the aim of the students to make it of interest to all who are in any way interested in the welfare of the Institntion which we are so proucl to call our own. We fear our work would be considered incomplete without some reference to the present Hoard of Editors. Hut here we can do little. We can only say that, kt Enamored of all learn- ing," (Plato's mark of the genuine philosopher,) they sought whatever the subject of their in- vestigation might be, for the central truth, the underlying principle. It is quite impossible within the limits of a brief sketch to give any adequate conception of these profound thinkers, or even mention the various products of their pens. Hut we shall always, in looking back, think of them with a mingled feeling of pride and pity. And as these responsibilities are removed and placed upon the backs of the new Editorial Hoard, we feel a mystic touch which " resembles sor- row only as the mist resembles rain." To the editors who are to drive the quill for the ensuing year, we can only say : Study your own inherent elasticity, lest you o'erstep the bounds of nature. When you feel that perhaps it was with particular reference to you,

Humanity with all its fears, With all its hopes of future years, Is hanging breathless on thy fate! But we have said enough. My tongue within my lips 1 rein, For who talks much must talk in vain 28

Sheldon Prize Speaking.

IN 1889, N. L. Sheldon of the class of '84 donated a sum of money for the purpose of estab- lishing a Freshman-Sophomore prize-speaking contest Since that time, these annual exhibi- tions of declamatory merit have become in every particular a decided success. They have not only brought to the surface a great deal of what would doubtless have been otherwise latent tal- ent, but they have succeeded in bringing the too much neglected under class men into greater prominence, and in making this, their night, one of the principal events of the year. A prelim- inary contest is held early in the spring term, in which all the members of both classes are ex- pected to compete. From these, the ten who show the most proficiency are chosen to speak in the final, which is held during Commencement week. There are three prizes of fifteen, ten and five dollars each. The names of those who have won prizes since the establishment of the con- test, together with their class and fraternity, are here given :

1889.—First, E. H. Ryan, '92, - Alpha Sigma Pi. Second, G. L. Ballou. '91, - Theta Chi. 1890.—First, E. W. Gay nor, '93 - Alpha Sigma Pi. Second, E. C. Bennett, '93, - Theta Chi. 1891.—First, *E. W. Gaynor, '93, - Alpha Sigma Pi. . Second, *E. C. Bennett, '93, - Theta Chi. 1S92. —First, W. G. Huntley, '95, - Alpha Sigma Pi. Second, B. H. Prior, '95, - Alpha Sigma Pi. 1893.—First, E. W. Gibson, '94, - Theta Chi. Second, C. A. Plumley, '96, - Alpha Sigma Pi. Third. H. C. Moseley, '95, - Alpha Sigma Pi. 1894.—First, H. S. Clark, '96, - Alpha Sigma Pi. Second, F. B. Thomas, '95, - Theta Chi. Third, C. S. Carleton, '96, - Theta Chi.

•Those who have taken a prize are now debarred from entering a second time.

Capt. Alden Patrid^e. Founder of Norwich University. 29

Captain Alden Partridge.

CAPTAIN ALDEN PARTRIDGE, a native of Norwich, Vt., was born January 12, 1785, and died in Norwich January 17, 1854. He graduated from West Point in 1806, and from Dartmouth College in 1812. From the rank of First Lieutenant of Engineers he was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1810. In 1813 he was appointed Professor of Mathematics at West Point, having been Assistant Professor for a year previous, and in September following, he became Professor of Engineering. He was afterwards Superintendent of West Point Academy, being the third who held that office. In 1818 he resigned this position, and went to establish the military school at Norwich. Vt., which he accomplished the following year. The school was first organized as the 44 American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy." Captain Partridge taught with success in this school unt 1 182$, when he removed the school to Middletown, Conn. There it remained until 1832, when he returned to Norwich and re-opened the school in the buildings formerly used for it. In 1834 the institution was chartered as a col- lege, under the name of Norwich University, with Captain Partridge as its first President. Be- sides this school, he established schools for military instruction in Portsmouth, Va., in 1840, Reading, Pa., in 1850, and at Brandywine Springs, Del, in 1853. He also established a similar school in New Hampshire. Notwithstanding his school work, Captain Partridge found time to go out as leader of a surveying party sent to the Northwest frontier of the United States in 1819, to determine the boundary line, and in 1822 he was appointed Surveyor General of Vermont, and was several times a member of the Legislature. Besides this, he gave lectures on military tactics in many of the leading cities of the country. Some of his works have been published. Among them are An Excursion," " Letters on Education," 44 National Defence," and 44 Journal of a Tour of Cadets." 3°

In Memoriam.

THE death of George E. Storrs was an event so unlooked for, his promise of prolonged life and continued usefulness seemed so secure, it is hard to realize that his place is vacant, and that we shall see him upon earth no more. In speaking of him, I keenly appreciate the difficulty of doing justice either to the man or the occasion, a difficulty increased by the long, brotherly friendship which existed between us. Hut difficult as the task may be, I cannot withhold my tribute to the character of one so much be- loved, and who is held by all his friends in most affectionate remembrance. He is gone, called by a wise Providence from the activities of earth to the life beyond. We bow to this decree, pausing a little, not to question the inscrutable mysteries of that Providence, or to challenge His ordering, but to pay our last fond tribute to one whom in life we loved, and who, though removed from these scenes forever, leaves behind naught but memories most en- dearing and reflections most instructive. (ieorge E. Storrs was a diligent, patient, brilliant student. He possessed that capacity for faithful and persistent labor without which the most splendid powers uselessly expire. Never ceasing until he mastered the subject in hand, he built from the bottom, digging deep, and with broad foundations laid, he always builded well. He was a valued friend ; cheerful, unselfish, and always manly. A young man of pure thoughts and lofty purposes, keen perceptions and clear judgment, his life was helpful to all who came within the circle of his influence, and his strong personality impressed all with whom he came in contact He possessed a stern will and the habit of unremitting industry, never sparing himself or shirking duty, responsibility or labor. An indefatigable worker, he often reached the extreme limit of physical strength, and, as a consequence, exhaustion came, followed by death. Death claimed him at the very threshold of what promised to be a great and noble career—at the moment when he seemed prepared for wider usefulness and for the achievement of higher triumphs. He was not 44 an old man broken with the storms of state," but was in all the fresh- ness of dawning manhood. It came when ambition was on the wing, and the coming years were glowing with brightening prospects. How enchanting the rainbow of future promise must have appeared to him, and with what endearment he must have welcomed the prophecies of the future. That a life so nobly begun, so rich in promise of future grand achievements, so bright in every prophecy of approaching distinction should be thus suddenly terminated, adds one more to the mysteries that perplex us here. In the presence of a higher wisdom and power, we wonder, we regret, and reverently submit. The ocean that separates this world from the next no human eye can penetrate. The shadow of the future is on the shore of the present, and what lies in that shadow no soul can tell. Over the ripples of this boundless sea no messenger comes, bearing tidings from that " bourne from which no traveller returns." In the language of the poet,

" To live in hearts we leave behind Is not to die,"

" Fare thee well, oh, thou to memory dear, By our blessings lulled to slumber sweet, Sleep on calmly in thy prison drear, Sleep on calmly till again we meet." C. A. PLUMLEY, '96. IN MEMORIAM, GEO. EBER STORRS,

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Battalion Organization.

H. C. KEENE, Jr., First Lieutenant 24th U. S. Infantry, Commandant. C. H. DAVIS, Cadet First Lieutenant and Adjutant. F. C. DAVIS, Cadet First Lieutenant and Quartermaster. J. L. AVKRILL, Cadet Sergeant-Major. B. H. PRIOK, Cadet Quartermaster-Sergeant.

CADET COMPANIES.

" A " COMPANY. W. G. HUNTLEY, Cadet Captain. E. F. CARRUTHERS, Cadet First Lieutenant. P. R. HOEFLER, Cadet Second Lieutenant. R. S. DOWE, Cadet Second Lieutenant. SCRIBNER, Cadet First Sergeant. CARLETON, Cadet First Sergeant. ANDREWS, Cadet Sergeant. THOMAS, S. A., Cadet Sergeant. WALKER, Cadet Color Corporal. BOOTH, Cadet Corporal. ELLIS, Cadet Corporal. BEARSS, C. B., Cadet Private. BOOTH, Edwin, Cadet Private. BROOKS, C. H., Cadet Private. BUMP, Cadet Private. CHILDS, Cadet Private. CLARK, Cadet Private. CLOGSTON, Cadet Private. DENISON, Cadet Private. DUGGAN, Cadet Private. EVANS, Cadet Private. GLEASON, Cadet Private. GRAY, Cadet Private. HILL, Cadet Private. HOWES, Cadet Private. MAXWELL, Cadet Private. NASH, Cadet Private. SULLIVAN, Cadet Private. WARD, Cadet Private. WATSON, Cadet Private. 32

44 B" COMPANY. J. M. RYAN, Cadet Captain. H. C. MOSKLEY, Cadet First Lieutenant. F. J. DONAHUE, Cadet Second Lieutenant. WARREN, Cadet First Sergeant. PLUMLEY, Cadet Sergeant. HOWES, Cadet Sergeant. THOMAS, F. B., Cadet Sergeant. DUNHAM, Cadet Color Corporai. SPAFFORD, Cadet Corporal. CASWELL, Cadet Corporal. CAKK, Cadet Corporal BEARSS, H. I., Cadet Private. BKIGGS, Cadet Private. BROOKS, WR. G., Cadet Private. BULLOCK, Cadet Private. COLLINS, Cadet Private. COOK, Cadet, Private. CRAPSER, Cadet Private. DINSMOOR. Cadet Private. DOLE, Cadet Private. ELLIS, G II .Cadet Private. GIDDINGS, Cadet Private. GOODSPEED, Cadet Private. HAYWOOD, Cadet Private. MCCARTY, Cadet Private. LADD, Cadet Private. PARKER, Cadet Private. SKINNER, Cadet Private. STORY, Cadet Private. TALBOT, Cadet Private. WHEELOCK, Cadet Private. WINSLOW, Cadet Private. 33.

Routine of Duty.

Reveille, ------6:30 A.M. Police call and inspection of quarters, - - 7 :oo A. M. Breakfast, ------7:30 A.M. Study and recitation hours, - - 9:00 A. M. till 12 M. Dinner, ------12:15 P.M. Afternoon roll-call, - - - - - 1:35 P.M. Study and recitation hours, from - - 1 .45 until 3 =45 P. M. Drill, .... . 4:00 p. M. until 5 :10 P. M. Supper, ------5130 p. M. Retreat, ------7 :oo P. M. Tattoo Blows at - - - - - 9:30 P.M. Taps, - - - T - - - 10 p. M. Retreat on Friday and Saturday nights, at - - Formation for Supper. On Friday and Saturday nights, taps at - - - 10:30 p. M.

SUNDAYS. Reveille, ------7 :oo A. M. Police call and inspection of quarters, - 7 130 A. M. Breakfast, ------7.50A. M. Sunday morning inspection, - 9:30 A.M. Church, ------10:30 A.M. Dinner, ------1 :20 p. M. Supper, ------5:00 P.M. 34

SENIOR CLASS STATISTICS.

WHAT THEY NAME. HEIGHT. WEIGHT. POLITICS. HABITUAL APPEARANCE. CALL US.

HUNTLEY 5-8* 135 Socialist. Tim. Ferocious.

RYAN 5-11 176 Prohibitionist. Mike. Pleasant.

DAVIS, C. H 5-« 156 Republican. Me. Soldierly.

DAVIS, F. C. 6 162 Greenbacker. My Brother. Dignified.

Republican, CARRUTHERS. Coquettish. 5-8* 145 of Course. Ed.

Republican, 180 Chet. As if he were on the stage. MOSELEY. 5" Red Hot.

HOEFLER. 164 Woman's Rights. Paene. Ladylike.

DONAHUE. S.8I 158 Democrat. Bid. Melancholy.

DOWE. 5-7F 135 Prohibitionist. Gov. Honest.

PRIOR. 6 170 Republican. Preeor. Studious.

WARREN. 6.1 I78 Republican. Mag. Kittenish.

THOMAS, S. A. 6 175 Mugwump. Seth. Well Fed.

THOMAS, F. B. 6 168 Republican. Fred. Excited. 35

SENIOR CLASS STATISTICS. —Continued.

FAVORITE OCCUPATION. FUTURE OCCUPATION. WHAT 1 CAME HERE FOR. PET EXPRESSIONS.

To search for unknown Loafing. Loafing. minerals in the Lab. Blankety Blank, and loaf.

Smoking. Civil Engineer. To study human nature. Blank Blank. 1

Carpenter Work. Civil Engineer. To get an education. B Y

Drilling. President of the U.S. To raise the D — 1. BLANK

Fancy Work. Undecided. Same as Huntley.

" What do you want to " None of your d — n "Why." know for." business.

Eating and Sleeping. Drawing my breath. Cause Papa sent me. ALS O RESERVE D Thinking of the future. Civil Engineering. To rest up. I S

Living outside To look foi the North REQUEST . Telling the truth. of Vermont. Pole. (Found it.)

Studying tactics. Civil Engineering. To be here. THI S SPAC E

Sleeping. Civil Engineer. To be a soldier boy. O F

• Eating. Exploring. To get out of farming.

Studying, (?) Howling Politician. For my health. TH E RES T 36

Lawn Tennis.

When will the age of miracles cease? I am picked from the myriads; and with kicks and cuffs and blows told to write an eulogy on the Tennis Association before the sun sets, or my phy- sique will be smashed to smithereens, and my soul will depart from this life amid a torrent of blows and curses. What a pleasant prospect ! Well ! at any rate, here I sit racking my brains desperately for one iota of information to im- part to you about the Tennis Association. This association organized in 12 (unable to find the date) and at present is thriving. Possesses two courts, although some of its members have additional ones. Hut, hold on ! I must confine myself to two thousand words; so I shall have to adjourn this Information Club to some future day when the atmosphere is more congenial to lengthy descriptions, and when the tem- perature ranges below 140 degrees in the shade. So, kind readers, pardon the hereditary sycopi- ousness of this article, au revoir.

Norwich University Senate.

During the winter of '94 and 95 a senate was organized in the corps of cadets. This took the place of the regular rhetorical work of the term, and, judging from the interest the corps mani- fested in it, and the exciting arguments that characterized the entire session, it was both a pleas- ant and a profitable substitute. The senate convened every Friday afternoon and was governed by Vermont Senate Rules. As many bills were introduced each week as could receive action upon the succeeding week, and every man who introduced a bill was required to defend it. The enthusiasm with which the members opposed and defended the several bills was truly exemplary. One remarkable feature of the senate was the good order which was preserved throughout, and the strict observance of senate rules. Towards the close of the session, Governor Dowe was impeached for having accepted a bribe, and it fell to the senate to try the impeachment. The Governor's opponent secured the services of two very able lawyers from the corps. Hut against two equally able lawyers they were unable to justify the charge, and the senate returned a verdict of "Not guilty." As a means of becoming familiar with parlimentary laws, and of improvement in extempora- mous speaking, the senate proved a grand success. And it is to be hoped that the success achieved this year will grow with coming years, and that the Norwich University Senate may become one of her permanent institutions.

JSTCTTIIO!^^ (-arr sub, . Talbot, sub. Evans, sub. Prof. Savage, Referee. Warren, 1. g. F. B. Thomas, 1. t. Ward, r. e. Bearss, r. h. b. Hoefler, (Mgr.) q. b. Story, 1. h. b. Skinner, sub. Moseley, (Capt.) f. b. Carruthers, I. 37

Athletic Association.

When college opened last fall, only four members of the '93 Foot-ball Team returned, the re- maining number having either graduated or left college. Hut, from the good material which the class of '98 brought in, together with that of the upper classes, a team was organized, and from that time on, every afternoon found the parade alive with foot-ball men. After several days of practice, it was decided to compare strength with the Goddard Seminary team. After a brief, though somewhat exciting struggle, the Norwich University team proved themselves the stronger pushers by a score of 14 too This kindled a fire of enthusiasm which even the continuous rains could check with difficulty. The Association hired a coach from Dartmouth College, and the team made rapid progress dur- ing the short season which followed. A second eleven was organized, in order that the team might get some practice in winning games and celebrating victories, and in a few days the team became very efficient at both. / The Vermont Methodist Seminary had met with flattering success in a game with the Sophomores of the University of Vermont, and now had the kindness to extend the Norwich University team an invitation to their campus, which was accepted. When the time for the contest came, a heavy rain was falling, so that the teams decided to wait a short time to see if the campus, which was then very wet, would not drain off. Hut, as the rain kept pouring, the game was finally called, and the Vermont Methodist Seminary team commenced by wiping up the grounds with Norwich University men, and making a touchdown. By this time the grounds had been thoroughly wiped, and were sufficiently dry for playing good foot ball. The Norwich University team now began to push the Vermont Methodist Seminary boys down the field, and continued to do so throughout the rest of the game, leaving them tied to their own goal posts with a score of 20 to 4. Such a victory against one of the strongest teams of the State proves that Norwich University can still play foot ball.

HASE HALL. Last year as some of the cadets were playing base-ball on the parade, they had the misfortune to lose the ball in the waving grass that grew close by, and were unable to find it until their in- terest in base-ball had come to be a thing of the past. This spring, as the sun rose higher and higher, until there was a prospect that the snow would begin to disappear, some of those perse- vering ball tossers, still recollected the old ball and its resting place and repaired to the locality as the last trace of snow disappeared to reveal the old ball safe and sound, though slightly colored as a result of its being exposed to the elements. A goal post was standing near by and with slight exertion the eager athletes broke off a piece of the post and commenced to play the time honored game of base-ball. All was enthusiasm for a time, but misfortune sought its por- tion, and one day the old ball and the rustic bat came suddenly in contact. The latter was badly injured and withdrew from the field. The old ball was now so lonely that it too was glad to welcome its successors to the field and take a well earned vacation. 38

Modern improvements in athletics now began to demand the attention of those young aspir- ants, and the association called a meeting to elect its officers with the determination to display the alacrity of professional men. The team soon accepted a challange from Goddard Seminary to meet them upon Goddard grounds. The game was an easy victory for N. U., the score being 9 to 2. The next game was upon N. U. grounds, and the opposing team was Montpelier Seminary. The game resulted in a defeat for N. U., but was camparatively close and exciting, the score being 14 to 9. The next game was upon Burlington grounds with the University of Vermonts as opponents. N. U. succeeded in shutting out their strong opponents for two innings, but then gave way to a heavy defeat. Dahoney pitched a great game, striking out fourteen men. Unsatisfied with their defeat by Montpelier Seminary, the team went to Montpelier to play a return game. For six innings M. S. men were unable to hit Dahony's curves and the score stood 13 to 3 in N. U.'s favor. But M. S. now commenced to bat and won the game by a score of 31 to 14. The team work on both sides was exceedingly poor. Having read of N. U.'s defeats for a time, Goddard Seminary conceived the idea that they too could meet N. U. upon the diamond and add one to her series of lost games, and for this pur- pose they came to Northfield. Both teams played a good game, but the G. S. men were unable to hit the ball for many runs, and were defeated by a score of 9 to 3. Once more it was decided to make an attempt to defeat M. S., and, contrary to agreement the game had to be played at Montpelier. The moment the game was called there seemed to be a determination on the part of M. S. to win the game, if not by fair means, by foul. And by the latter the game was won. The playing of the M.S. team was not unfair, but the umpire seemed to think he had the game wholly in his own hands, and so the fate of the team depended upon the elasticity of his imagination. The summary of the game showed very plainly the good work he accomplished. His success seemed to lie more in his ability to call everything "balF than in all else combined. N. U. batted better and fielded better than M. S., but owing to a combina- tion of circumstances which the umpire could best explain the score was N. U. 7, M. S. 8. On May 25 a large crowd assembled upon N. U. campus to witness the game between Dart- mouth Reserves and N. U. The game was well played on both sides, but up to the eighth inning the Dartmouth team were unable to hit very successfully. The score was 10 to 7 in favor of N. U. Arrangements are made for other games, but time will not permit us to include more in this edition. Positions held by men on the team during the season of 1895.

( C Skinner, Pitchers ] V il? Right Field < Carleton,

^chers {Mos^y, Center Field j

(Savage, ( w , 1st Base < Bearss, Left Field J rara' (Ward.

"Nicks."

Spider, - Giddings. Paddy, - - - - - P. A. Dinsmore. Curly, ..... - Bump. Roxy, Gov, ----- Dowe. Lightning, ----- Spafford. Chow-Chow, ----- Walker. Chet, ----- Moseley. Seth, ------S. A. Thomas. Mag, - - - - - Warren. Cas, - - - - - Caswell. Scrip, - - - - F. B. Thomas. Pete, - - - - - Denison. Punch, Pat, ----- Carleton. Hammie, ------Dunham. Nag, ------N. A. Goodspeed. Cuje, W. A. Ellis. Babe, ------H. G. Ellis. Betsey, ------Clark. Hannah, - - Averill. Jake, ------Briggs. Edo, - - - - - McCarty. Bid, ------Donahue. Soothing Syrup, - Winslow. Roger, ------Andrews. Boke, Dole Fatty, Talbot. Tommy, F. W. Ward. Steve, Pussy, - - - - S. Ben Story. Paene, ------Hoefler. Creeper, ------Parker. Iroo, ------Evans. Papo, ------Carruthers. Corp, - - - - - Carr. StifFy, ----- Haywood. Fanny, ------C. B. Bearss. Mike, - - - - - H. I. Bearss. Me, - - - - Charles Davis. My brother, ----- Fred Davis. Legs, - - - - . Scribner. Cooky, ----- Cook. Granny, Papa, ----- Booth. Fash, ------Bullock. Doozy, ------Duggan. Scrap, sir, ----- Crapser. Snodgrass, - Heman Howes. Pat, ------J. L. Collins. Slowness, ----- Gleason. 4°

Shakesperian Club and Characterization.

W. G. HUNTLEY—"I will not budge for no man's pleasure." J. M. RYAN—"Poor breathing orator of miseries!1' H. C. MOSELY—"I'll make.a corse of him that disobeys." R. S. DOWE—"A thing of beauty is a joy forever." F. J. DONAHUE—

UNITED ORDER OF WICKED SMOKERS. OFFICERS. Cigarette Fiend, - - - - F. BARNES THOMAS. C WILLIAM ELLIS, Pipers, i E. F. CARRUTHERS, (HORACE. Opium Obliterator, - EDWIN BOOTH. Ash Rusher, DEAN WARREN. Matchless, HAMMIE. Chief Beggar of Snipes, - - BRACK. Doctor of Emergencies, - QACKARINS BUMP. The club has secured the services at a great cost, of one of Northfield's most notorious dancers and elocutionists, namely, Monsieur Sullivan. Meetings semi-weekly, in room west of com- mandant's office. Northfield's leading caterer furnishes spread.

1463d ORDER OF ANCIENT GLUTTONS. THE members of this Club recently ate the below-mentioned articles while traveling a distance of ten miles; which exploit was rumored in Rome, whereupon the Pope instantly caused this Order to be established; and cautioned each member to provide himself with ginger, etc.: MENU. 3 quarts Peanuts. 3 pounds Saratoga Chips. 3 pounds Maple Sugar. i£ dozen Bananas. 1 dozen Oranges. 16 Soda Waters, and (?) etc. SIDE DISHES. 2 boxes Cigarettes 2 Briars.

MEMBERS. S. A. THOMAS, L. A. SKINNER, P. R. HOEFLER, W. C. SPAFFORD.

Dinner Time, 41

Sermon by Betsey Clark.

" I takes faw de sermon dis mawniiv, bredrens, de fawty-ninf ecclesiasticum of Huzikiah, de sebenteenf versh,4 De blessin's ob de Lawd am multiferous.' Now, historification tells us dat Solomon was bowntiferally souplied wid wives. Don1 dis tell to us moah clearah dan obsperience dat dis land am a land of glorification? An1 don1 we read as how dohs wat follow de paf ob de Lawd am hound to scornify de sins ob de debbil? De time am not faw distant, bredren. when dis yere 'artli wiil skurriate on its axltree like de sun, moon and stahs had a warrant faw his arrest An' we mus' lam to 'predate de powful good- ness ob—de risin1 generation Des faks am obstreperous Day shows us dat de Lawd am always fightin' de squintillions ob de debbil. De debbil am constantly breakin' from the rite, to mawch to de wrong, and we mili- tatibns ob de Lawd's ahmy mus1 be despiahed to ou'stand des same spirationsob dis same debbil. But de subjec' ob dis decourse am dat 4 de blessin's ob de Lawd am multiferous.1 Don1 he send his angels to autosceviastorate de invalids who am sick? Don* he widout no predetermin- ationablenesss whatsomeber eben cause do fowls to sleep wid contentability, an1 de ownah to close his eyelids in a velocipesestrianistical mannah? And, mohober, don1 his transubstantiationability rendah it easiah faw us to suticonstititu- tionalize on de subjec1 ob disproportionableness? In view ob des faks, don' de anthropophagenarianism ob ouah nature rise wid one voice an1 say dat it will obliterate de spittoons ob de emissary? Now, you, Sam Thomis, and you, Hannah Aberill, who hab stole free chickens from 'Squiah Briggs' hen coop, mus' do penance foh dot same ak, by bringin' two ob dos fowls to my house befoah sundown to-morrow mawnin1. Don' you, Spoopendiks Sullivan, smile so proanti- tionsubstanstiationably, faw dis am a case whah de blessin's ob de Lawd am too multiferous. We will now join wid de clarnette an1 de brass tooter in de fowth hymn:

De dawkies to de hen-roost go— Don't tink dat dey is stealin'; Dey's only out faw a short promenade, An1 is los1 in de dawk, an' is feelin1. Jes1 steal youah hand to dos chickens1 legs, An* mind dey aint no talkin'; An1 you, Sam Thomas, coubber upder heads, To keep dem all from squakin'. Now steal away by de light ob de moon, To de pot which is in waitin', An' don1 you let de fowul squeak onct; Ify' do, you'll git a shakin1.

We have a young youth named 4 Wizzy\ Whose brain is nearly always busy. When he creases his pants and begins to dance, The effect would make you dizzy.

Only a rufHed senior, Only a surly cadet, And still, since prayers the next morning His cursings are floating yet. Autobiography.

Being asked to write a short autobiography, the members of the Senior Class complied and with his usual innocent, unassuming,411 haven't got any Gallic" air, Frederic Barnes Thomas thrusts the following production upon us. On the 17th of June, A. D the 1860th, that God who rules over human events deemed it wise that the special work of his allpowerful hand be seen among the liberty loving people of Vermont. Accordingly he seizes upon this opportunity to commemorate the 166th anniversary of the birth of John Wesley who organized a religious sect which has been instrumental in turning many souls heavenward; the 124th of the Battle of Louisburg, in which the destinies of America were so largely shapened ; the94thofthe Battle of Bunker Hill, in which the American people struck their first great blow for freedom; by bringing into life a son to Mr., and Mrs. H. A. Thomas of the enterprising town of Stowe. This son's name goes down in history as Fred Barnes Thomas. Born amid scenes of grand- eur and fed by an invigorating atmosphere this son enjoyed all the advantages of a farmer's boy. Among the acquirments of this life may be numbered, the knowledge of drowning grasshop- pers, fighting bumblebees, frightening spuirrels, catching fish in a straw hat and making every animal, bird or insect 011 this terrestial globe fear him. Not only did he have the advantages of the country, but being only a few miles from the flourishing city of Ws Branch he combined with them those of the city in his life work. His early education was received in the public schools of that flourishing city. In the fall of '88 having graduated from the home school he went far away to the Peoples Academy at Morrisville, and during the following winter was employed as a teacherof the young hopefuls of that town. In the spring he returned to his father's farm and recuperated. His meanderings eventually led him to employment in his native town where, in a store, he was counter-jumper, cloth tearer, meal shoveler, and professional phosphate slinger. After his term had expired he was seized with book agent's fever and followed his chosen pro- fession for an entire week, after which he retired to the farm to recuperate. His labors in the educational line, until March 1, 1893, when he entered the Norwich University, class of '96* for a science and lit. course, were varied and successful. In the university he has always performed his duties as high private, nobly, and to-day, April 25, 1895, having long since deserted '96 and joined '95, his promotion to junior 2d. grade mucky- muck of company B was read. Such has been the history, and we leave it for some prophet to tell what shall be the future of this Thomas of whom we write.

The following effusion of spring poetry is returned with thanks. Our crowded columns do not admit of this verdant product of the rising young literatii: What elegant musick the Ear Achers rend. I'hey render 2 pieces, 2 pieces, Very charmingly. Their rising young tenor has a high base voix For Instrumental oratory he's a lu-la. Very indeed. And their base is ten or less Among his altitudes very esophagus To be course. Their harmony is (n)ice. Soe is the Democratic Party, In fact. Their very stones heterogeniate When the herakers sing loud. Very much. Their (g) rates are cheap to hear And time so exquisite, Very.

A Freshman Episode. 43

An Episode.

T'is eleven o'clock, and as I wend from the slumbering hamlet ofNort'hfield to the 'Old N. U.' barracks, my weary way, drinking deep draughts of the cool refreshing breeze wafted from the rippling waters of Puppy Creek, wishing that some kind soul would " lend me his ears'' to enable me to more distinctly hear the chug-a-rum of the deep voiced ruler of the swamp, the fond far- well of the loving lover as he bids his * lovely love ' good night in the shadow ot yon hidden porch; the moon peeps from behind a cloud and seems to bid me feast myself upon the glorious scene before me. To the south, rising like an ancient castle looms the barracks and the black sombre outlines of Dodge Hall. 'Tis but four years since Gen. G. M. Dodge's generosity made it possible for us to have a commodious room for our library, a spacious and complete laboratory, a neat chapel and a comfortable and pleasant set of class rooms. The exterior being finished in brick, and granite trimmings, and the interior with oak. Being so pleasantly surrounded by lawn and terrace, it is a building of which N. U. may well be proud and of which too much ap- preciation can not be shown the giver. But perhaps I am wandering from the course of my narrative. At any rate, here goes. The moon seems resting on a corner of the barracks, the cloud, which so recently aided the lover, has floated listlessly to the horizon and is now nearly like the ten dollar remittance from home—nearly gone. Did I say there was no light to be seen? If I didn't, there is. A faint glimmer reaches me from the basement of Dodge Hall. I wonder what means a light this tranquil night," and in breathless expectation climb the nearest maple and—breathe the balmy air of spring, as a poet would remark. What means those forms hurrying about the - lab'? Can it be that my eyes have all these years been playing me false and that the forms flitting before me are but an opti- cal illusion? Soon the veil is lifted. A dark figure wearing a long thin gown and a derby hat emerges from the shadow of a distant (?) building, (presumably the barracks) and with slow measured tread reaches the hall door where composedly he stations himself with the air of a Roman sentinel. " Not a drum is heard, not a funeral note," and still the busy figures inside labor on. A 41phosphorescent'' glow begins to penetrate the air, when slowly and cautiously one of the forms steals from the building. His doom is sealed. He sees not the grim statue (?), and bumpety-bump-bump-bump. If I were now in the rear I might describe to you one of the most noted foot-races ever not witnessed. But will it not suffice to say that the parade was seized with a spontaneous combustion and that the boys owned themselves beaten, as the '-grim statue " was not a professor.

A Freshman had a pony, Its leaves were white as snow, And everywhere that Freshy went The pony went also. It followed him to class one day, Which was against the rule ; He hid it underneath his coat, That professor he might fool. But alas, for that smart freshy, When the Prof, he spied the book, And instead of a longed-for ten spot, A flunk was what he took.

MORAL :— Whene're you think of cribbing, Just think of this short tale, Don't try to take a book in; But if you try, don't fail. 44

The O. D.'S Book.

Every morning at eight we assemble to pray, And to learn how we sinned on the previous day. When the psalm is read through and the prayers have been said, We listen intently to hear the 4 Whoops' read. First, th» Adjutant rises to clear out his throat. Arranges his collar and pulls down his coat, Then opens he up, with ease that is great, The leaves of the book that all of us hate. 4 Cadet Private Bearss being absent from mess,' Forbodes five demerits, maybe a few less. 'Cadet Corp. Spafford delaying his call,' Will get as many, or perhaps none (?) at all. Privates Crapser, Watson, Story and Bump, 'For not throwing ashes over the dump'; And then, last of all, Dinsmoor gets 'stuck.' ' For littering quarters with contraband truck.' Then he sits down, as much as to say, I guess that will do, you poor chumps, for to-day, But to-morrow, I tell you. you'd better beware Or there'll be gnashing of teeth and tearing of hair. Now Pve told you the story we hear ev'ry day When we go to the chapel, devotions to say; But I am afraid that if you should come there, You'd hear something else, more than praises or prayer.

Some people work when they're awake To noise abroad their fame. Our Curly only (?) sleeps and breathes, But he gets there just the same.

LAMENTATIONS OF A SOPHOMORE. Draw up the papers, lawyer, and make them good and stout, For things at school are crossways—the faculty and I are out. We, who have worked together so long with this college life, Must now always have harsh feelings because Iflunked in Calculus.

Oh! why should the spirit of the cyclist be proud? The answer is clear to reason, Her bloomers so short, and her stockings so loud, Have made her the bell of the season.

45

A True Story.

Sweet April, many a thought Is wedded unto thee, as hearts are wed; iNor shall they fail, till, to its autumn brought, Life's golden fruit is shed.

Nestling in a quiet valley, and surrounded by the verdure-clad hills of Vermont, is the beautiful village which is the scene of our story. Near the center of the town, situated upon a prominent hill, are two large, brick structures where young men are assembled from divers directions. The buildings, as we may have surmised, are college buildings, and these young men are there pre- paring themselves to battle with the sterner realities of life they are soon to encounter Away to the north, and in front of these buildings, stretching over quite an expanse of terri- tory, lies the principal part of this beautiful town. To the south and in rear of the college, lies another division of the town, while on either side, stretching away to the north and south, as far as the eye can reach, are the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. Away toward the south one can trace along in its winding course the river as it rushes down through the town and on toward the north, where it is lost in the muddy waters of the Winooski, and thence on farther north, now rushing, roaring and lashing itself into foam through some rocky pass, now gliding smoothly along through some beautiful meadow, till its waters are buried beneath the tranquil bosom of old Champlain. 'Tis on the evening of the 21st of April, the year 1892. Four studious-looking young fellows, who, becoming tired of their arduous duties within the classic walls of those brick structures, are assembled in secret conclave, plotting something which for a time shall relieve the monotony of the duties they have pursued so long without recreation. At last they decide upon a plan. It is to startle the sleeping residents of the town by ringing, in the dead of night, an old bell which has long remained silent, and is considered unsafe for use on account of the insecure foundation of the frame which supports it between heaven and earth. After having secured several hundred feet of rope, they retire to await the time when it shall be safe for them to venture forth upon their hazardous undertaking. The Officer of the Day has made his last inspection for the night. The lights are all out, and all is still and quiet. Soon the 44 mysterious four " assemble in front of the building, on the lawn which overlooks the sleeping village. 'Tis a beautiful night. The moon is rising, showing the summit of the tree-capped mountain in the distance. In the village which stretches before them scarcely a light is seen, but it is yet too early to venture forth. They lounge about 'neath the shadows of a broad-spreading silver maple, which adorns the college green. 'Tis near the solemn hour of midnight. A death-like stillness prevails, broken only by the roar of the swollen current below them and the discordant thunder of a puffing engine, as it slowly drags its heavy burden up the steep grade. Ever and anon the skies are brightened by 46 the Northern Lights, as they flash upwards into the heavens, then die down, then gradually grow- ing brighter and brighter, until they illumine the whole heavens and along the horizon from the west to the east, it appears like a golden flame coming from some gigantic conflagration. They become so absorbed in watching this beautiful spectacle that they take no account of the flight of time. The illumination in the skies gradually grows less and less distinct, until finally it has wholly disappeared. Away beyond the western horizon, which such a short time ago witnessed such a magnificent sight, an immense dark mass is seen to roll high into the heavens. It reminds one of the volume of black smoke which is emitted from the smoke-stack of a laboring locomotive. This mass soon assumes the form of dark thunder clouds. They soon shut out the light from the moon which but a few moments since spread such a radiant light upon valley and hill. The lights in the village have all disappeared. The wind is now blowing a gale, and a fine drizzling rain has commenced to fall. It is now so dark that the ones on the lawn can scarcely distinguish each other. The scene, which but an hour ago held those roguish students as in a trance, be- cause of its magnificent splendor, has suddenly changed into one of the darkest and most dismal of nights. Such a night as robbers and thieves might well choose as a time for their depreda- tions. The students, after a short, whispered consultation, set out for the scene of operation. As they enter the little settlement, the old church in which the bell hangs, looms up before them in the darkness and rain like a huge hobgoblin. They approach with caution, and as they enter one by one, a feeling of awe takes possession of them. 'Tis a dismal old place, the air has a cold, clammy feel, their whispers echo and re-echo among the arched corridors, weird ana unnatural noises greet their ears. Two are left below to stand guard, while the remaining two ascend the rickety old stairs to the gallery, where once the sound of sacred hymn welled forth. From here, by means of an improvised ladder, they climb to the belfry. The wind whistles and moans through the old structure, and the rain beats in with such force as to nearly blind them. Soon the rope is attached to the big wheel, slats are broken out, and the rope is thrown out into the darkness. The wind catches it, and carries it along on the roof, and then it rolls to the ground. They slowly descend. Several hundred feet of rope are unrolled, until they reach a graveyard some distance from the church. In order that the bell may be started without too much strain upon the rope, one conspirator is left near the church. But hardly does the great bell commence to swing, when the rope breaks, from wearing on the sharp edge of a board. The two again ascend to the rickety old belfry, and e'er long the rope is again attached, and this time it is a successful venture. After the bell has commenced to ring, they all retire to the graveyard, where, crouching like ghouls among the gravestones, they continue to ring the old bell. Dogs bark, lights flash in the houses, and the frightened inmates rush forth to discover the cause of the noise; but all is quiet without, and 110 blaze greets their expectant gaze. Still the old bell continues to peal forth its mournful notes. Soon a crowd approaches the church, determined to discover the cause of the ringing, but the doors are open, and the old church seems deserted, and ail is quiet within save the clanging of the bell in the belfry overhead. After a council of war, they are about to return to their respective homes, .when the noise of the fire alarm from the adjoining village breaks upon their wondering senses, but it is a false alarm, and soon dies away. Still the old bell on the church continues to send forth its dismal notes. For half an hour the four students pull the rope, and after all are exhausted, they cease their efforts, and four abreast start on their return journey. When in the middle of the town, the outline of a man rises directly in front of them ; only the two on the left see him; they start suddenly, and the unfortunate one on the right is knocked to the ground. As he rises to his feet, the astonished villager stands before him. In a gruff voice the student asks: 44 Say, mister, been having a prayer-meeting down here to-night?" But receiving no answer, he rejoins his companions, and they laughingly continue their journey. Soon the college buildings are reached. All is still and quiet there. The April shower has passed over, and the silver moon is again creeping up from its bed of clouds. They pull off rubber boots and prepare to go to their rooms. Two, more thoughftul than the others, gain admittance through a window The other two boldly ascend the stairs, and are about to separate and go to their respective rooms, when, like a lightning flash, a light appears in their faces, and the familiar voice of a Faculty man exclaims: 44 I guess you are in it this time, boys!" Crestfallen and cursing church bells, they go to bed to dream of the 4t hours of extra duty" aud the 44 confinements,'1 which they will enjoy in the near future. CHET. 47

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In the left wing of my right shoe, one flat; lighted by steam and heated by gas; terraced lawns, extensive shade and frequent walks. For more minute particulars apply to MAGGIE, 2, Bed Bug Alley. 48

We ought to be confident that: The first mention of electricity in the Bible was, where Noah made the arklight on Mt. Ararat. Sully advises the immediate placing of the Norwich University's shower bath in all American Colleges, as he has used it and finds it excellent. The faculty were at one time in diligent training for lumbermen and The Sophs carried it back. A set of fours containing two men is called "a skeleton set of twos." A verdant, inquisitive freshy wanted to know how many cards were used in playing pool. Nag prefers a suturban train. Gov. saw a bay cow at Stowe. Wizzy has a calf which can trot in 2.60. Roxie is taking Castoria for the mullygrubs. Corp is having a first-class saw horse made to use in "Calvary" Drill. Wiz is going to purchase a patent leather shirt as soon as he is rid of the corns on his shoes. Pussy owes a little bill a few miles north which he contemplates settling to avoid annoyance. For further particulars inquire. Skinner wanted to go to M and see Trilby but could not get a seat in the family circle. Giddings told the Professor, "Come in, Mick." Hammie, a promising youth, does not know anything about the 3, 4, 5, system as he has not studied Botany. Scrip in charge of section during extended order, rains the following array of commands at his men ."hold on—wait a minute, come—stop—halt" and then talks French because they are not obeyed. The Amherst-Harvard game interested Sammy very much. Dowe and Carleton need not apply for position in the regular army as they are not proficient in the use of their arms. An anxious cadet in the "lab" wanted some "Bay Rum Carbonate." Paddy was whooped. Pussy and Tommy have "blacked up" and will act as end men on the ball team. Beauty Gleason narrowly escaped being shot while swimming; a farmer mistaking him for a species of sea dog. Curly has improved the old sort of sail and now uses a spinnermaker. Leon Anson, answered to a professor's question as to what book Dickens was at work on at the time of his death; "on the mystery of Edwin Drood," then, adding with a pathos which is indescribable, "he did not finish it."

The Frankfort Club. 49

N. U. Frankfort Club.

How oft' at dead of winter, When approached the dreary nights, They meet around the table To ease their apetites. They'd stuff the old tin kettle Till in agony t'would roar, Then eat with painful burning mouth And always cry for more. Then Scrib. would get impatient And cry out taisez-vous. And Pame'd stuff the frankforts Till you'd think he'd never get through. While Bobby'd pull the poodles up And smite them on the jaw. Pat would stuff them fast away And Seth would eat them raw. 'T was a spetacle of pity To watch each howling dog As Paene grew more ravenous And cried "Nicht half genug." And Seth would fill with frankforts Sein gross und hungrig mund, And all the time keep crying Ich love that pleiue hund They'd eat for full two hours And then begin to groan, Then Pat would get his flute out And try to play a tune. And Paene writhing with his pain Would then begin to sing O where, O where ish dat poodle gone, Das kleine leedle ding? But when the hour came for rest, And lamps were burning low, Some cadet must leave his couch And for the doctor go. But 'ere the good old doctor Had time to soothe their pain They'd gathered 'round the table To eat frankforts again. 5°

Norwich University Galande.r—1894-5. %

SEPT. 20.—School opened, SEPT. 2$.—Athletic Association officers elected. SEPT. 29.—Dr. Asa Howe died. OCT. 2.—Corps. Dr. Howe's funeral. OCT. 4.—'97-98 class rush. Score one for the plebes. OCT. 13.—Alpha Sigma Pi banquet. OCT. 15.—Foot-ball game, N. U VS. Goddard. Score 14-0 favor of N. U. OCT. 16.—Guns and equipments issued to the plebes. OCT. 19.— Moseley's 21st birthday A gold watch for Chet. OCT. 25.—The University received a set of the Century Dictionaries from VV. R. Dorr, '73- Spafford '97 elected custodian of same. OCT. 31.—Football N. U. vs. V. M S. N. U. Won 20-4. Nov. 12.—Lecture by C. H. Frazer. Nov. 17.— Theta Chi invitation banquet Nov. 19.—Wolfries Concert Company entertainment. Nov. 20.—Cadets went to Montpelier to study practical law making. Nov. 24.—Alpha Sigma Pi invitation banquet. Football team photographed. Nov. 28.—Death of George E. Storrs. Nov. 29.—Thanksgiving day. Turkey at the Mess Hall DEC. 8.—Moseley acted as referee in the foothill game between Burlington and St Albans high schools. DEC. 20.— Fall term closed. Lecture by J. W Giddings, Lieut -Governor of Michigan. DEC. 25.—Christmas. JAN. 1.—Lots of good? resolutions. JAN. 3.—Winter term began. JAN. 8.—Crnpser did'nt know the (). D was on his passage. JAN. 9.—Half holiday to allow the cadets to attend the revival meetings. JAN. 10—No perceptible change in the morals of the corps. Lecture by Hon. R. G. Horr, of Michigan. JAN. 10-11.— Denizens take a moonlight sleigh ride. JAN. 18.—Cadet hop at Concert Hall. JAN. 25—Exhibition drill by cadet volunteers at Armory Hail for the entertainment of the Montpelier little girls. JAN. 31.—Day of prayer. Services in the chapel conducted in the afternoon by local clergy- men. FEB. 1.—The Senate decreed that Georgia should be the state hunting park. FEB. 9 —Midwinter AET banquet. FEB 11.—Sabres issued. 5i

FEB. 12.—Cas took a ride on the trolley car and made scientific investigations in regard to the heating thereof. FEB. 15.—Boston Alumni Association Banquet. Me and Tim didn't attend. Date of many of the adventures of My Trip to Bosting." FEB. 21.—WAR WHOOP Editors elected. Spiders' birthday. FEB. 22.—Washington's ditto. MARCH 8.— Impeachment case of the Governor tried. MARCH 13.—Tennis Association officers elected. MARCH 16.—Bullock risked his camera on the plebes. MARCH 21.—Close of winter term. MARCH 2I-APRIL 4.—Messrs. Dinsmore and the two Bearse recuperate and celebrate. APRIL 4.—Spring term opens. APRIL 9-10.—Preliminary speaking. Wisdom astonishes the world. APRIL 20.—Ball game, N. U. vs. Goddard. Game won by N. U., 9-2. APRIL 25.— Fred Thomas promoted to Sergeant. APRIL 27.—M. S. won from N. U., 14-9. APRIL 28,—The WAR WHOOP funny man began to sing in the Congo choir. MAV 1.—May Day. MAY 3.—Arbor Day. The corps celebrated in the usual manner. MAY 4 —Freshman ball game with West Randolph High School. Freshies win, 21-n. Extem- poraneous artillery drill in the evening. MAY 7.—Game with U. V. M. Score, 22 to o in favor of Vermont. MAY 10 —Ball game( ?) M. S., 32 ; N. U., 14. MAY 14 —Ball game(!) N. U., Goddard, 3. MAY 16.—Gen. Oliver O. Howard visits the University. MAY 18— M. S , 8; N. U., 7. MAY 22.—Target practice commenced. MAY 25—The ball team defeats Dartmouth Reserves, 10 to 7. MAY 27.—Tim, Edgar and Paene wear cit's clothes. MAY 28—Tim, Edgar and Payne don't wear cit's clothes. * MAY 30.—Decoration. Lecture by Gen. Howard in the evening.

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