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Vol. 11 Staunton Military Academy, Kables, Virginia, Saturday, February 18, 1928 No. 10

S.M.A. SWIMMERS TAKE FOUR MEETS

AND LOSE NONE

Team is Best in History of the

School; Woods Brothers

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Lower Old Records;

Hennon Stars

BASKETEERS TAKE GAME FROM F.M.S.

ON THEIR FLOOR

Win From Randolph Macon,

Staunton Y. M. C. A., Lose

to W. & L. Fresh in Hard

Fought Game

In the past few weeks the swimming team has opened its schedule with four wins; over Fishburne, Washington and Lee Freshmen, the Friend School of Baltimore, and Randolph-Macon. Under the tutelage of Lt. Wilshin the Blue and Gold is represented by a stronger group of natators than the undefeated team of last year.

Prospects were not so bright before the Christmas holidays but in the new recruits that came in after the first se- mester, Wilshin found a star to replace Apgar, who is now at Pennington Prep in New Jersey. This lad is Hennon, who has raced in six events since he entered. In the first race at Fishburne he took a second place in the forty yard dash, but since then he has won every forty or one hundred yard dash that he has entered. Besides that he has aided the relay team in winning two out of the three matches that they have had.

The first meet of the season was against our ancient foes, Fishburne. This meet was a walk away with the Big Blue coming on top—to—. The next team that went down to defeat was the Washington and Lee Freshmen. Bill Squires who is our best backstroke man was out of this meet because of illness. The only first place that the Twombley coached clan was in the 40 yard backstroke when Zachary nosed out Curt Rosar. In the 220 D. L. Woods made the fastest time that has been swum at the Staunton pool. Hennon again cleaned up in the 40 and 100 yard dashes. THE KABLEGRAM reporter overheard a conversation after the meet was over in which Coach Twombley of W. & L. con- gratulated our Lt. Wilshin on his great

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S. M. A. Places in South

Atlantic Indoor Meet;

Relay Team Wins Cup

For the first time in several years, S. M. A. was represented by an indoor track team. Coach Charly Edwards took a squad of eight men to compete in the fourth South Atlantic Indoor games and carnival sponsored by the University of Richmond, last, Saturday. The men that made the trip were Captain Uave Grant, Edwards, Murray, Iglesias, Abbott, Ros- enbergcr, Grimshaw, and Beatty.

In the trail heats of the 45-yard dash, our sturdy captain, Dave Grant, ran the fastest time of the evening and also tied the record when he was clocked at 0:05 3/10. Grant defeated both Foun- tain of Tech High and Buerry of Woodberry Forest in the trial heats, but he was forced to take their dust in the final. Rosenberger placed third in the one-mile run, which was won by Nace, of Chester High, who broke the meet record, bringing it down to 4:55 2/10 seconds. Beatty took a third in the high jump.

The relay team composed of Henry Murray, John Grimshaw, Mohickey Ig-

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Formal Dance and Leave

To Mark Washington

Birthday Observance

All military and academic duties except the necessary police and guard will be suspended, beginning Tuesday night at retreat, to observe the annual Wash- ington birthday holiday.

The cadets will be given leave until ten o'clock Tuesday night. The formal dance will be held the same evening, and many cadets arc planning to take in this feature of the mid-winter social events.

No school will be held Wednesday, and THE KABLEGRAM reporter was in- formed by the commandant that a late

ille will be held that morning. Gen- eral leave will be granted the corps from after police inspection until re- treal.

The return basketball game with Fish- will be played on our floor on

ay night. This will bring to a close the Washington's birthday celebra-

of 1928.

The Blue and Gold tossers traveled to Waynesboro, Va., some several days ago, and took into camp the basketball team of Fishburne on their own floor.

The lads from the Hill started to work right from the opening whistle of the game. When the echo of Rereferee Daniels' whistle has resounded from the wall, Iglesias had nestled the ball in the net for a two-point lead. Despite the fact that Rasmussen was missing from the line-up, the clansmen of Captain Summers cut in and out of the two by four floor and b" the time that the half ended, S. M. A. was in the fore with a 16 to 7 lead.

The Garnet and Gold came back with a tremendous attack in the third quarter, and when the smoke had cleared, Fish- burne had the lead, 21 to 20. "Chuck" Wise, in the two-minute rest, seemed to awaken the. five from their trance and the moment the final quarter began the team started to cut down the lead and to acquire it for their Alma Mater.

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COACH F. L. SUMMERS

TO BE AT CAMP TERRA

ALTA THIS SUMMER

Captain Frank L. Summers, athletic director of Staunton Military Academy, has accepted a position as counselor at Camp Terra Alta, Terra Alta, W. Va., for the coming summer. During the vacation period of recent years Coach Summers has played baseball with Staunton in the Augusta County League, having managed the local team one summer.

Captain Summers expects to carry a large delegation of boys with him to camp next vacation. He has already quite a number of prospective campers, both from this school and from the city. He is anxious to get in touch with any boy who may be thinking of spending his summer vacation in a summer camp.

Camp Terra Alta is on Lake Terra Alta in the West Virginia mountains. It is a recreation camp for boys, with no military training. In conjunction with many kinds of outdoor and indoor sports, tutoring in certain high school subjects is given to boys who desire it, which offers an excellent opportunity for making up aoademic failures of the winter before.

This camp is owned and conducted by Col. T. G. Russell, commandant of this school. Major Thomas Beards- worth and Captain R. E. Moody have been connected with Camp Terra Alta as counselors for ten years, and among the cadets here now who have been campers there are: Weill, Moylan, Brecht, Forcey, Pettibone, DuMund, Tromph, and Seitz.

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TRACK PROSPECTS ARE PROMISING

Inter-Company Meet to be Held

in March; Lt. Edwards

Coach

For the first time in three years, Staunton Military Academy is represented by an indoor track team. Several seasons ago Indoor track was attempted but it proved to be a fizzle. However, this year the prospects are rather bright. Several men from last year's squad arc back including Captain Dave Grant.

Lieutenant Charles Edwards, who coached the 1926 indoor and outdoor track teams, will have entire charge of the 1928 squad. The assistance of Coach Frank L. Summers, in the weight events will be invaluable. Capt. McElroy, a former Princeton track star, has promised to assist, too, in the dashes.

In the past, track has been the weakest sport at this school. Prospects are strongly against this, and we expect ing strongly against this and we expect to have a much better team than in seasons gone by. Track is a sport where


COL. CLARENCE DEEMS

INSPECTS BATTALION

Last Tuesday night and Wednesday morning the cadet corps was subjected to an inspection by Col. Clarence Deems from Third Corps Area Headquarters. The colonel is on a tour of all military schools and colleges in the Third Corps Area to determine the ones that qualify for the Federal Inspection which will be held later in the year.

Col. Deems arrived Tuesday evening and left Wednesday morning. During his stay he observed the corps function at various formations. He also visited one or more classes in each year of Military Science and Tactics. He in- spected the school in general, including the grounds, equipment, and barracks.

The Great Prophet, Wonson,

Divides the Sheep from the Goats

(With apologies to C. C. F. in Southern Weekly)

Behold, there were many students gathered together in the great Study Hall; and there was much speaking in divers tongues and much cramming; and great was the clamor thereof; For lo the great prophet Wonson had decreed that on that day all students should be assembled together to be judged each according to his works, and no man should take exception thereof. And there was much fear and trembling, and many cried, with a loud voice, "Woe is me! Woe unto my family! For I have not sown the seed of Knowledge in my me- dulla oblongata, wherefore I shall not reap a good grade."

And it came to pass that the trumpet blew, and the students filed into the various judgment rooms. And each fell back in terror and there was much moaning and groaning among the mul- titudes as they beheld with fright the Handwriting on the Wall. Then spake

a mighty voice saying, "Take your seats and proceed; verily, the noise is great. Let it cease. Behold the exam is before you. Let not your pencils be idle for the end of this hour cometh, when man shall write no more."

Then there was much scratching of pens and pencils and the ink fell black upon the blank pages; and there was much staring at the ceiling, and racking of craniums. But few answers came forth for no man could reap what he had not sown. Then did the ignorant rage, and the faculty gazed upon the havoc they had wrought. And it came to pass that the last fleeting moment drew nigh, and the students cried out with indignation, "To what purpose is this waste?" But the answer came not. Then did the righteous go out together and it came to pass that when the papers were calLd up yonder few were there.

Then did the sweepers go into the various judgment rooms in the Temple of Learning, and they gathered up of


BOXING TEAM WINS, LOSES AND DRAWS

Pugilists Win From and Draw

W. & L. Fresh; Lose to

F. M. S. 4-3

Three boxing bouts have been con- tested with the Taylor cohorts winning one, losing one, and tying the other. The first team to be met in the ring was the Washington and Lee Freshmen at Lex- ing. This meet resulted in a three to three tie.

Several days later the Lexington boys came to Staunton for a return bout. This resulted in a clean victory for the hillers, four to two. Brady, Dodge, Trainor, and Ehrig all won their fights. One of the most humorous and best bouts was Meyer against Palmer. At the end of the required three rounds the fight was declared a draw, but in the extra round Palmer won the decision over the Staunton lad. Beer put up a plucky battle against Lidden ,with the latter winning. Lidden opened up a bad cut over Red's eye, and it was not long before both were covered with blood.

Monday the team traveled to Waynes- boro, where they went down in defeat three to four. In the first match Wein- man easily outclassed Leap, of F. M. S. Brady won his third fight of the year when he gained the decision of Heath in the 125 class. McDaniels, of Fishburne, won a close decision over Tooten in the 135 class. In the best battle of the night, Trainor gained a victory of Bea- ton in the 145-pound class. In the 160, Haggard won an uncertain victory over Dodge. This battle was very close all the way and it was difficult for the judges to decide the winner. McEachen, the best boxer of Fishburne, was pitted against Bog Ehrig. The Fishburne man had several inches on our man and he found little trouble of winning his bout. With the meet tied three to three, Ross proved to be the hero of the Gold and Garnet when he knocked Kable out in the first round.

ELABORATE PLANS ARE

MADE FOR MID-WINTER

DANCE TUESDAY NIGHT

The informal dance to be held in the gym this evening marks the opening of the Mid-Winter dances.

A number of invitations to both the formal and the informal dances have been sent out by the Cotillion Club to the young ladies living in Staunton and the near vicinity.

With the present enthusiasm of the corps and music of Cadet Rosar's Var- sity Eight, the prospects of one of the best informals held so far this year are very bright.

On Tuesday night February 21st, the Mid-Winter Hop will be held. The Pennsylvania Ramblers, who come here with the best possible recommendations, will furnish the music for the formal. We can rely on the latest music for en- tertainment.

"Bob" Johnson of Staunton will deco- rate the gym. Bob told Cotillion Club representatives that he will have something new in the line of decorations, but he says that they will be along lines appropriate for a George Washington birthday celebration. Bob has done a large portion of the decorating for the Cotillion Club, and we know that what-

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BEER AGAIN LEADS CORPS IN STUDIES; CLARKE RUNNER-UP

One Hundred and Fifty-One

Cadets will Receive Awards

for Proficiency in

School Work

Cadet Samuel H. Beer, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. Beer, of Pucyrus, Ohion, again receives the dis- tinction of attaining the highest academic award in the corps. This information was given to the KABLEGRAM together with the list of cadets who will receive awards for proficiency in studies during the second quarter of the school year, which ended with the recent examinations. Cadet Beer's average in all subjects is 95.8 per cent. He led the corps in academic standing during the first quarter also. Besides his activities in the class room cadet Beer is a member of the varsity boxing team.

Cadet J. W. Clark, 16, of Lexington, Ky., is the runner up this quarter, with a grade of 95.5 per cent in all subjects. Besides him, there are in the Order of the First Class, Cadets Harris, R., Kur- lan, Metcalf, H. E., Morris, J. D., Scheibe and Street. All these men average 90 or above in all subjects.

There are twenty-eight in the corps who made above 80 in all subjects, while 114 will receive awards for passing all courses, making 151 to be decorated for academic proficiency. Although it could not be verified, it is believed that the awards will be made Monday morning at the assembly of the corps in the gym- nasium.

The order follows: OFFICE OF THE HEADMASTER

February 16, 1928. ACADEMIC ORDER No. 12

The following is the list of Academic Decorations for the second quarter, session 1927-28:

Highest Order: Beer. Order, 1st Class: Clark, J. W.; Har-

ris, R.; Kurlan; Metcalf, H. E.; Mor- riss, J. D.; Ogier ; Scheibe; Street.

Order, 2nd Class: Alexander; Bra- brand; Bretschneider; Carruth; Crabbs; Day, Drakeffi Du Vinage; Freeman;


JUNIOR SCHOOL

DECORATES EIGHTEEN;

KURLAN IS FIRST

Eighteen men in the Junior School will be awarded academic decorations for having attained an average of over seventy per cent in all their subjects.

Cadet Kurlan, a first-year cadet with the Juniors, leads the list of those to be decorated. Two other men receive'! an average of over eighty in their sub They are Cadets Legg and O'l Both Kurlan and Legg are in the eighth grade, while O'Boyle is in the seventh.

Others who will receive decorations for having made between seventy and eighty in their studies are :

Eighth Grade—Bigley, Brooks, Farm- er, Rea, Rothman, Stroud, Seigel.

Seventh Grade—Ashton, Donovan, Dalton, Green, Ladner, Segler, Stoll, Dobyn.

S. M. A. Lost Last Night

to Western High

According to a telegram received this morning, Staunton lost the basketball game played last night with Western High School in Washing- ton,. D. C, by the score of 55 to 36. The team plays Episcopal High today at Alexandria, Va.

The telegram, stating the results of the game, follows:

Washington, D. C, Feb. 18, 1928 S. M. A. lost a fast game to Wes-

tern High 55 to 36 last night. The cadets were unable to cut down the lead the Washington school obtained in the first quarter. Garber and Wil- son were the high scorers for the home team, while Wise and Iglesia starred for the cadets. Today S. M. A. plays Episcopal High in a state championship game.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1928

Give The Ninety Per- centers A Square Deal

The man who makes the touchdown is the hero. The cadet who gets a com- mission gets the Sunday night leaves. The rank of bugler is prized by some because of the extra leave attached thereto. The first class private gets more privileges in proportion to his rank than any cadet on the Hill. The subject of this letter is not to detract from these things, for the writer be- lieves that they are as they should be. But why not put a premium on brains? The half dozen men who made a grade of ninety per cent receive but little recognition in comparison with these minor distinctions noted above. What does the ninety-percenter get? One leave a month, and one big feed a year! Bah! What's that compared with the cadet who has been "busted" and then promoted to the grade of "first class private"?

The president of the academy has re- peatedly stated that the main object of this school is the academic training. Then why not give the high rankers in the academic rating the privileges which will show to the rest of the corps that it really does mean something to be in that select group?

You ask what would I .propose ? I would propose that the "ninety-percenters" be given leave whenever they want it! Surely you can't mean that! That is exactly what I do mean. Any time from reveille to taps, except when they are on duty. I would allow them to cut a class or a meal if they saw fit to do it.

I firmly believe they would not abuse their privileges. The men who have the brains to make ninety per cent on all subjects, also have the brains not to abuse their privileges. The majority of them would seldom use their privileges even if they had them. True, all the more reason why thev should have them. The few who might abuse these privileges would not be likely to make "ninety" on all subjects next quarter, which would automatically deprive them of their privileges the next quarter.

What about the "eighty-percenters"? I would certainly give them as many privileges as the "first class private" en- joys.

Sounds too radical, eh ! Try it, as an experiment, for one

quarter. If it does not work you mod- ify it next quarter. I believe it will work. —X. Y. Z. o

Co. Basketball Results W. L. Pet.

B 4 0 1.000 A 2 2 .500 C 1 2 .333 D 0 3 .000 RESULTS OF GAMES PLAYED

B 28—D 15- C 34—D 18 A 24—C 22 B 18—A 15 A 17—D 13 B 17—A 17 B 29—C 21

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Colonial Daughters Announce

Annual Essay Contest

By March twenty-third all themes must be submitted to the instructors in English for the required Colonial Daugh- ter's essay contest. At the close of the year a medal will be awarded to the person submitting the best theme, and the next ten will receive honorable mention.

Every year this society gives a medal and certificates for submitted essays of superior merit. These essays are always counted as "formal" themes in the reg- ular English courses.

All cadets taking English three and English four are required to submit essays in competition for the honors given by the society. It is expected of each cadet that he should spend considerable time in research work to get the necessary mat'erial for the theme.

At the end of all themes is to appear a bibliography, listing all works consulted. If the work consulted is a book, the following should be the bibliographic form : Author; Name of book; Place of publication; Date of publication. If the work is a newspaper or periodical, following information should be given: Name of article; Name of newspaper or periodical; Date of appearance ; Place of publication.

If any cadet should wish to write on a topic that he is uncertain of, he should submit the topic to his instructor so that the instructor may give his approval.

The themes will be closely judged on many points, the most important of which are: Mechanical correctness, amount of material, method of organizing and presenting this material, and the general quality of expression.

Essays are to be written in ink on reg- ulation theme paper or with typewriter on standard typewriter paper, are to be submitted flat and securely clipped together, and are to contain no name or other mark of identification. Instead the instructor will assign numbers to be placed on the papers. The theme should contain from five hundred to one thous- and words.

Last year Francis M. Keefer, with his essay "Our Foreign Policy," was awarded the medal and first place in the contest. This essay dealt chiefly with the United States' foreign relations and current events pertaining to the nation.

Clair E. Yingst was awarded honorable mention and second place in the contest, with his essay "The Value of a High School Education." This essay en- deavored to show why a high school education is really essential to true Amer- icanism and success.

The main idea in staging this contest is to obtain the view point of the average high school student toward current situations of state, and great men of the past.

The ELITE BARBER SHOP

and BILLIARD ROOM

-A PLACE FOR GENTLEMEN— S. M. A. Cadets Always Welcome

ALUMNI

Mr. Herman B. Hoge, originally of Morriss, 111., who was a cadet here in 1888-'89, and '90, came back to see the old place recently. Mr. Hoge now lives in Chicago.

Dan Hugh Jenks, '20, has managed to gather together the S. M. A. alumni of Cincinnati for a dinner to be held with the presence of Col. Russell and Major W'onson on their return from Chicago.

I). C. Eberhart, '26, visited us for a few days recently. Stupe is a "soph" at W. & L. this year. He is a valuable man on the varsity football team, having played in several of the games last fall. o

PERSONALS I

Mr. Scharer, donor of the Paul Scott Scherer prize, is partly responsible for the plan to build a dam to form a lake for the Morriss County, N. J., Y. M. C. A. camp. He and his associates have worked hard to have the dam built, and it will mean a lot to the camp. Mr. Scherer wants to be remembered to the boys.

Mr. and Mrs. Kurlan, of Lawrence, Long Island, were here recently to visit their son. Cadet Kurlan is a recruit in the Junior company.

Mr. J. G. Martin, father of cadet Martin, C. G, was here to see his son last week. Cadet Martin is an old boy in the band. His home is in Pittsburg.

Cadet Auchmuty had the pleasure of a recent visit from his parents, who live in Tamaqua, Pa.

Mr. J. D. McDonald, of Grand Rapids, Mich., who was a cadet at the'Academy the session of 1920-'21, visited the Acad- emy February 4th.

Since leaving Staunton Mr. McDon- ald spent three years at University of Michigan, and is now a student of law at George Washington University, Washington, D. C.

Col. T. H. Russell and Major Wonson left last Sunday to attend the annual meeting of the association of the Mili- tary Colleges and schools, which is being held this year in Chicago. They expect to visit Culver Military Academy on the way. In Chicago they will meet and have dinner with the recently formed Chicago Alumni Association. On their return they will stop in Cincinnati and have dinner with a group of S. M. A. Alumni, which has been collected by Dan Jenks, '27. They expect to return next Sunday night.

Company E Notes

Our company basketball has entered into a league since the last issue of THE KABLEGRAM. This league consists of various Church and Y. M. C. A. teams that are located in Staunton. Co. "E's" team is in good shape now and has a chance of coming out on top in the competition.

Since the last issue, two games have been played. These games were with Charlotlesville and V. S. D. B. S. M. A. Jrs. won both of the games. The outstanding player in both games was Washton. He is a reliable man, and throughout the entire season has proved himself a valuable player.

The standing of the Junior team to date is as follows : 1. S. M. A. Jrs. 13 Y. M. C. A. 24 2. S. M. A. Jrs. 38 Y. M. C. A. 13 3. S. M. A. Jrs. 18 Churchville 28 4. S. M. A. Jrs. 31 Charlottesville 16 5. S. M. A. Jrs. 25 V. S. D. B. 21

Total 125 102 However, the game with V. S. D. B.

was the only one that counts in the league. There are probably five more games scheduled this season. This year's team is the best that Lt. Walper has ever turned out.

Cadets Ruggie, B., and Seipp are now on furlough at home, but both are expected back soon.

NOT EVEN A NEMPTY? "De invention of de safety razor,"

said Uncle Eben, "stopped a little of de killin'; but dar ain' no sech thing as a safety hip-flack."—Washington Star.

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S. M. A. Swimmers (Continued From Page One)

victory. Coach Twombley stated that this was the best prep school swimming team that he has seen for many a year. This is quite a remark as Cy has traveled and seen many a school in the various sections of the country.

Swimming its third meet inside of one week, the mermen defeated the Friend School of Baltimore 38 to 22. Last year the team went to Baltimore and came home with an easy victory. Things looked bad for us when the visitors started off by winning the relay. It did not take the Blue and Gold men long to become started. In the diving Treadgold easily won with Pollard of Friend and Auchmuty finishing in the same order. Tread has not been defeated in this event since his arrival at S. M. A. Young Hennon won his fifth and sixth consec- utive races when he defeated Dollard of Friend and Reichner in the 40 yard dash, and, Cummins and Trask both of Friends School in the 100. Rosar won the 40 yard backstroke.

Summaries: VV. & L. vs. S. M. A.

Relay—won by S. M. A. (Reichner, Fry, Rosar, Hennon) ; second W. & L. 1:26.

I )ive—won by Treadgold, S. M. A.; second Marb, W. & L.; third Auchmuty, S. M. A.

40 Yard Dash—won by Hennon, S. M. A.; Reichner S. M. A., second; Burns, W. & L., third; time 0:26 4-5.

40 Yard Breaststroke—won by Woods, S. M. A.; Goldwater, S. M. A., second; Zachary, W. & L., third. Time 0 :2S 3-5.

40 Yard Backstroke—won by Zachary, W. & L.; Rosar, S. M. A., second; Fry, S. M. A., third. Time 0:26 4-5.

100 Yard Dash—won by Hennon, S. M. A.; Woods, D. W., S. M. A., second ; Lynn, W. & L., third. Time 1:02 1-5.

220 Yard Dash—won by D. L. Woods, S. M. A.; Abbott, S. M. A., second; Harborson, W. & L. third. Time 2:49 1-5.

FRIENDS SCHOOL vs. S. M. A. Relay—won by Friends School (Dol-

ler, Hill, Trask, Cummins) ; S. M. A. second. Time 1:25 1-5.

Dive—won by Treadgold, S. M. A.; Pollard, Friend, second; Auchmuty, S. M. A., third.

40 Yard Dash—won by Hennon, S. M. A.; Dollard, Friend, second; Reichner, S. M. A., third. Time 0:20 3-5.

40 Yard Breaststroke—won by D. W. Woods, S. M. A.; Goldwater, S. M. A. second ; Levy, Friend, third. Time 0 :26.

• 40 Yard Backstroke—won by Rosar, S. M. A.; Hill, Friend, second; Dorman, Friend, third. Time 0:26 4-5.

100 Yard Dash—won by Hennon, S. M. A.; Cummins, Friend, second; Trask, Friend, third. Time 1 :01 1-5.

220 Yard Dash—won by Abbott, S. M. A.; D. L. Woods, second ; Doller, Friend, third. Time 3:00 2-5.

R. M. vs. S. M. A. Relay—Won by S. M. A. (F. RReich-

ner, Fry, Rosar, Hennon) ; second, R.- M. A. (E. J. Alderfer, Tripp, Carster- phen, Davis). Time, 1:25 3/5. Diving —Won by Auchmuty, S. M. A.; Tread- gold, S. M. A., second; H. Alderfer, R.-M. A., third; 40-yard dash, won by Hennon, S. M. A.; Rosar, S. M. A., second; Tripp, R.-M. A., third. Time, 0:20 1/5; 40-yard breast-stroke, won by D. W. Woods, S. M. A.; Hobbs, R.-M. A., second; Carroll,' R.-M. A., third. Time, 0:25 (new record) ; 40-yard backstroke, won by Rosar, S. M. A.; Alder- fer, R.-M. A., second; Carroll, R.-M. A., third. Time, 0:28; 100-yard dash, won by Hennon, S. M. A.; D. W. Woods, S. M. A., second; Tripp, R.-M. A., third; time, 1 :02 1/; 220-yard dash, won by D. L. Woods, S. M. A.; Abbott, S. M. A., second; Carstoraphen, R.-M. A., third; time, 2:46 (new record).

Final score—S. M. A. 48, R.-M. A., 12.

Y. M. C. A. NOTES There are many interesting programs

planned by the Y. M. C. A. Next Sun- day night Mr. R. Wilbur Simmons, of Washington, D. C, will give a talk on behalf of the Y. M. C. A. Mr. Simmons is a graduate of W. & L.

On February 26th the Varsity eight will entertain at the "Y" meeting.

On March 4th the Higgins sisters are to give us a program.

On the 18lh, the Bridgewater College quartette will render a program.

The following week the University of Virginia Deputation team will be here.

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Will reach to bind the shrivled bud- lets fast

And nurse them into brilliant flowered seas.

We can but hope that whe nthe darkness falls

To hide the brightest star from straining sight,

There is a morning o'er the eastern walls

To smother out the pulses of the night.

We can but hope that when some stern-browed fate

Leads us from paths that we would make our wav

There must come powers to anni- hilate

The fetters that would draw our steps away.

We can but hope when hope bright garments wears;

We can but wait an answer to hope's prayers.

RIFLE TEAM WINS THREE MATCHES; 4TH

NOT HEARD FROM Firing four matches in the past two

weeks, the rifle team has emerged vic- torious in three with the other score unknown at the time that THE KABLEGRAM went to press.

During the week of examinations the team fired against the Kemper Military Academy, of Booneville, Missouri. The Blue and Gold won by 97 points, the final score being 1806 to 1709. The team under Captain Joe Taylor is getting used to the smaller targets, therefore making better scores. Coach Taylor has worked hard with the boys so as to pre- pare them for the Third Corps Area match which we won last year. So far the first stage has been fired, but no scores have been announced.

Firing three matches last Saturday, S. M. A. won over the University of West Virginia and the St. Thomas Mili- tary Academy of St. Paul, Minnesota. The Pasadena High School and Junior College of Pasadena, California has not been heard from up to the publication of this issue of THE KABLEGRAM. It is alleged that the St. Thomas Military School was the winner of one class in the National Championships fired last winter. We defeated the St. Paulers by 368 points, 3,618 to 3,250.

The meet against the West Virginians was a little closer with S. M. A. winning by seven points, 1,812 to 1,795.

The scores: ST. THOMAS vs. S. M. A.

Pr. Sit. Kn. St. Total Pfoser 93 89 88 82 352 Wilhelm 91 90 86 72 339 Treacy 90 90 78 78 336 Mullen 88 84 89 70 331 Paar 91 85 85 70 331 Sullivan 88 83 82 67 320 Gillen 90 83 93 45 313 Fclker 91 90 82 47 310 Kunz 87 89 80 54 310 Chambers 87 87 79 55 308

3250

Name Pr. Sit. Kn. St. Tot. Broderson 96 96 92 91 375 Davidson 99 95 91 87 372 Brady 94 94 90 90 368 Ihrisky 97 96 91 82 366 Drake 96 91 89 86 362 Smith, R. K. ...95 94 90 80 359 Richardson ....98 93 86 82 359 Weill 93 93 89 79 354 Woods, D. W. 96 84 89 74 353 Woods, D. L. ..96 98 91 96 350

Total—3618 (Continued on Page Four)

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Jalways fascination seem to hold nat grim ogre that each morn doth rowl,

r. prying eyes that peer in corners Jest foul,

search out dirt and cigarette butts old,

Dme hear, 1 say, and list to briefs re- told how I oft have polished thee with towel

That yet was for a few days fit to use, And how I oft have took for thy grim

stains The subdivision chief's hard swats so

tough That they would startle even the dull

muse That lurks unbid in all good students'

brains And prompts them to such trash as

this; enough! —ROCKWELL DRAKE. o

Major Bringham : "Scely! Explain the movement 'Halt!' as you would in- struct your squad to do it."

Corp. Seely: "Now, fellows; when 1 say 'Halt!' put the foot that is on the ground besides the one in the air and stand motionless."

Col. T. G.: "Isn't it hard; to think this poor lamb was cut in its youth to satisfy your hungry appetite."

Honk: "Yes, it is tough."

Grant: "What are operations for?" McCracken: "An excuse for a visit

to the hospital, private room, special nurse, cigarettes, no drill, and a topic of conversation ever after."

Barber: "Well, young fellow; how do you want your hair cut?"

Koppe : "Just like Rapp's. And don't forget the round spot at the top where the head shows through." o

It is feared at the hospital that, because of the recent swimming meets the S. M. A. team has participated in, there might be an epidemic of that famous malady known in the Bible as "divers disease."

Devine : "Got a cigarette, bud ?" MacSweeney: "Sorry, old man, but

I'm all fagged out."

Two rather deaf farmers meet on the road, both carrying fish-poles.

First: "Going fishing?" Second : "Nope, I'm going fishing." First: "Oh, thought you were going

fishing." o

Lt. Wenger: "Walker, give me the plural of a man."

R. J.: "A-men."

Lt. Wenger: "Eisile, who is the Amer- ican heroine that corresponds to Joan of Arc."

Eisele : "Lydia Pinkham." o ■

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MORGAN TAKES K. O. IN ONE-BLOW MATCH

"Fighting Bill" Morgan, our well known leader in Psychology, Philan- thropy, etc., takes the count of more than ten in a bout with a Miss , of W , Va. lt seems that the dispute began in an innocent line of small talk on subject or subjects unknown.

Small talk led to banter, banter to dispute, which lasted until the surprising finale. Bill was seated unsuspectingly on a piano stool carrying on his end of the word fight and evidently getting the better of his fair opponent. The latter, seeing her cause beginning to loose, de- cided to close the bout with a sud- den rally. The rally in question took our hero under the left ear and de- posited him on the floor. On his second bounce the conqueress caught him and stopped what might have led to perpetual motion. It is said that after our hero came to, he was seen seated on the floor playing with a toy duck belonging to one of the children. At last our hero was convinced that his cradle days were over and came away. We are sure however of this—'"he learnt about women from her."

JULIUS GETS A DAY OFF

Give three cheers for Julius Rapp, The fellow who takes care of the files.

Getting a day off, once 'pon a time Urged McCracken to go walking for miles.

Now McCracken said, "Well, Julius, A day off, you don't mean to tell me.

Let's go down to the old canteen, While I whisper it to Capting Kelly.

The Captain was bending over a table Working a cross word puzzle,

A five-lettered word denoting "fable" Was giving him a heck of a tussle.

In bursts Mac with Julius Rapp All intent on spreading the rumor.

"A day off for Rapp, ha, ha," said Mac, "Capting Kelly, do you see the humor?"

"Humor, hell, you know blank well I've worked hard all morning,

Trying to find, a word of this kind, And all I've done is yawning."

"Yawning, you say," said Julius Rapp, "Is the word you are after?"

"Ha, ha, ha, ha," roared the jovial "Cap," And his sides just shook with "lafter."

"Omigosh, Omigee! Mac, take him away, Away, far out to some farm.

See that he gets an apple a day, To keep him out of al harm."

"Whazamatter?" cried Rapp to the jovial "Cap"

As the latter came out of his "lafter." All dumb Mac could do, was stand there and

gap While Rapp yelled, "Should I know what

you're after?" Now the moral to this, though you may not

know, Is as deep as the deepest ravine.

Julius Rapp, on days off, ought not to go Monkeying around that canteen.

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Oldest Cadet Bemoans

Old Time Neatness

"Hey, wait a minute, you guys," called the oldest cadet from some hidden corner of the Asphalt. "Where you going?" he cried as he got into step be- hind us.

Without waiting for reply, however, he began to look us up and down, side- ways and backways. "Gee, you guys are sloppy. Why, when I was a Rat, you couldn't be half as sloppy as you guys are and get away with it."

Here he gave us a look which would have killed even "T. G." had he seen it. Somehow or other we felt dirty in spite of the fact that our shoes were shined and we were spick and span all over.

"Why, take for instance, that spot on your cap visor." We all took off our caps at the same time to try to find the dirt that the oldest cadet was talking about. "You couldn't get away with it in my Rat year."

"And then when we used to go on dress parades, if the feathers in the officers' plumes were not oriented properly, they would be busted. Once as we had a dress parade, and just as we went by the staff, one of the officers' feathers flew out of line. The P. M. S. and T. was so shocked that not only did he bust the officer, but he became so sick from the shame of it that it was doubtful for a while if he would ever recover."

"Hey, you," suddenly yelled a cadet officer, appearing from out of a clear sky, "why didn't you come up to my room the way I told you to for not having your shoes shined and cap visor cleaned for Reveille?"

"I'll be right up, sir," replied the oldest cadet as he sped towards the cadet officer's room.

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Gemmill: "Weil, why do you have Harrisburg in Maryland on your address?"

Weil: "I couldn't spell Pennsyl- vania I"

Huss, D. W., wants to know why you can't cross homing pigeons with par- rots so if they lose their way they can ask the way home.

Loving Father (having just read a letter from his son at S. M. A.) : "My son has been robbed! He says that the sentinel of the second relief relieved him of his watch last night."

Lt. Biscoe : "How much time did you spend on your English last night?"

Wise: "About two hours, sir." Lt. Biscoe: "And then what hap-

pened?" Wise: "My room-mate woke me up."

Capt. Hill (in the mess hall) : "I have here a solid gold fountain pen."

Voice from Somewhere : "Rats to the rear!"

Elaborate Plans (Continued From Page One)

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Basketeers Take (Continued from Page One)

Through the splendid passing of the men, Brown and Griffith were able to amass nine points between them, which helped to contribute to our victory.

Iglesias and Wise were the two outstanding players for Staunton. Hickey was in every moment of the game, and his clever floorwork and passing was the feature of the battle. The entire team worked like a clock, and it was hard to go through the combination when it was working as it was during the first and latter part of the game.

Randolph-Macon was the next quintet that was forced to go down before our strong combination. The team started off on a rampage that was not halted till Lambert, the referee, blew the whistle denoting the finish of the assault. Wise and Iglesias both led the fierce attack and it was not long before the first team had scored 16 points to the op- ponents' 2. Towards the middle of the second quarter, Captain Summers in- jected many new players in the game. The spirit of the varsity was with them and they increased the lead to 35 to 16.

The first string went back into the third quarter and launched another attack, thus giving the second team a 55 to 22 score to uphold. The game became a farce when the reserves started to keep up the pace of the first five. The final score was 83 to 29.

Iglesias, Wise, and Brown all scored 18 points apiece. Iglesias' playing this year is making us forget that we ever had French or Diedrich at Staunton. This lad is the cleverest floorman that has stepped on the court in our gym for many years. He is a natural player and when going right is hard to stop.

Staunton Y. M. C. A. was the next five to be met. This contest was a dull affair. It seemed that the team could not get started. However, they managed to win 23 to 14. Two former alumni played for the town boys, name- ly, the Kivlighan brothers. Islegias and Wise were again the stars for S. M. A.

Before a fair crowd of Mary Baldwin Seminary girls, the Blue and Gold low- ered their colors to the W .and L. freshmen, 47 to 24. Staunton started off with a bang and when the first quarter was finished they had the lead, 6 to 4. The Lexington boys apparently lost their stage fright and held us scoreless the next quarter, while they went out and gained a good lead 29 to 6.

The last half was the scene of good basketball, with the Blue and Gold trying to break down the lead. The college boys have one of the best freshmen combinations around this part of the country.

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Meeting Last Sunday

Sunday night the Y. M. C. A. had the pleasure of being hosts to the Glee Club of Manch College. The meeting was opened under the leadership of Cadet Smith, R. S., by the assembly singing: "O Beautiful for Spacious Skies." The corps remained standing while Miss Ida Young, of Manch College read a prayer. Cadet Hoffman then read the Scripture.

The Glee Club, under the leadership of Mr. Badrig Vartan Gvevchenian, sang "Sanctus" and "The Moon Reap- pears." The blending of the voices was such a remarkable feat of harmony that it will long be remembered by those who were present.

Cadet Wildhack followed the singing with a short address on the "Develop- ment of Character Through Reading." Wildhack brought forth some very good points and we hope those who were present will be guided by them.

A violin solo: "A Melody in A Major" by Professor Martin G. Manch was well received. The gym rang for minutes with loud clapping and enthusiasm of the cadets. The Professor finally agreed to play an encore. He chose "The Swan" a very beautiful composition which held the audience in suspense while the sweet notes floated throughout the gym. It was really a treat to hear such fine music and we hope Capt. Thomas will ar- range more programs similar to this one.

The Glee Club offered three more well sung numbers, "Serenade," "The Catechist," and "Prayer of Thanksgiv- ing." Miss Elizabeth Williams, of Manch College then played "Elegie," a piano solo.

The assembly joined in singing "Men of Our America" followed by the "Blue and Gold." Capt. Thomas then pro- nounced the benediction and the meeting closed.

The Y. M. C. A. and those present again wish to thank the Glee Club of Manch College for its fine program. o '

S. M. A. Places (Continued From Page One)

lesias, and Roland Edwards won the race against the Eastern High School team. This was the best race of the evening. Both teams were running neck and neck till Entwhistle and Edwards, both an- chor men, received the baton. The East- ern High started in advance of the Blue and Gold representative. Entwhistle tripped as he was rounding a curve and Edwards went down with him. Both men slid for about twenty feet over the floor. Both regained their feet, and the S. M. A. representative nosed out the Washington man by a scant yard. The winning time of the relay was 5:53. Episcopal High, of Alexandria, won the South Atlantic Championship. o ■

Beer Again Leads (Continued From Page One)

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Order, 3rd Class: Akers; Austin ; Baird, D. L.; Baker, C. B.; Bell, J. D.; Bell, J. R.; Benjamin ; Brandau ; Brandt; Bruening; Bryan;. Bunting ; Cann ; Chil- dress ; Christensen ; Cochrane ; Collier ; Cowdery; Davis, L.; De La Vergne; Dilloff; Dingwall, D.; Ditmore; Dixon; Doyle; Du Mond ; Gillis; Goldwater; Hamilton, A. T.; Henry, T.; Herlihy; Hicks; Hlavac, E.; Hodges; Hollins; Homan, F. F.; Hradek: Huss, J. W.; Ingham ; Kalb ; Kaulbach ; Kerst; Kop-

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Track Prospects (Continued from Page One)

there is at least one event that will suit every boy, regardless of his physical make-up. It is also a sport where the size of a boy is not a disadvantage. It is up to the boy. If he wants to make good in his event, he can by hard work, even though it may take him two or three years to do it. Track teams are not made in one year, and there is his trouble. So few boys have the ambition and perseverence to stick it out and give the coach a chance to develop them.

Next to the last Saturday in March there will be an inter-company track meet, the first to be held on the new track. All cadets will be urged to compete. This meet will count one third of the athletics rating company ef- ficiency. In the addition to the winning company gaining points in the honor rating, it will have its name engraved on a beautiful silver loving cup. Each year this cup will be competed for at this meet. Besides this, each cadet that wins a first place will be awarded 1928 num- erals. - All men will be eligible except letter men in track.

This year all men going out for baseball will be able to go out for track as the two schedules do not conflict as in former years. Coach Summers also ur- ges all candidates for the 1928 football team to go out for track as it will in- crease their speed and develop their en- durance and stamina. Feb. 25 U. of Va. Indoor Meet

Charlottesville March 31 W. & L. Fresh

Home April 7 V. M. I. Fresh

Home April 14 Va. Episcopal

Lynchburg April 18 Fishburne

Wayne sboro April 24 Fork Union M. A.

Home • April 28 Woodberry Forest

Home May 19 Central High Meet

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The Great Prophet (Continued From Page One)

the remains twelve basket fulls, number- ing notes, blotters, and students who had backslidden and fallen by the wayside. And these did they cast into the everlasting darkness of the furnace. And behold one barracks had heat for three days. And there was weeping and wail- ing and gnashing of teeth. And many did come into the hospital, to rise no more until their parents should come out into the wilderness to regain their lost sheep.

When the great prophet Wonson did again come forth in all his grandeur, with all the holy professors and lesser prophets gathered around him, then did he sit at the desk of glory, and before

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him were gathered all students. And he separated them one from another as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats.

And he did put all those who made the higher grades on the Honor Roll, and upon them did he pin pieces of cloth signifying great knowledge; while the others alas, did he cast from him in- to everlasting night study hall, saying, Come ye blessed with knowledge; and depart ye cursed with ignorance. Little know ye. For I asked what H. C. L. was, and ye knew it not. And I asked you to define a noun, and this ye could not do. And I also asked ye who wrote Shakespeare's Plays, and even this ye knew not. Inasmuch as ye did not know one of the least of these, my brethren, ye rate not much with me. Verily ye shall not pass. For as ye have not sown, so shall ye not reap. Depart from me into your abodes from whence ye come and meditate upon your ignorance therein.

"B" Company Wins Disputed

Basketball Game, Cinch Lead

Rifle Team Wins (Continued From Page Two)

WEST VIRGINIA vs. S. M. A. Pr. Sit.Kn. St. Total

Boone 48 47 46 46 178 Clark 49 47 43 45 184 Malone 49 47 43 45 184 Pike 50 47 44 40 181 Bortner 50 47 45 39 181 Holt 49 47 46 37 179 Reinhart 49 47 42 39 177 De Journett 50 45 44 38 177 McCue 48 47 44 34 173 Cunningham ....47 47 47 32 173

Playing off the disputed game, B company, last year's basketball champs, defeated A company 27 to 17 and almost clinched the pennant. The other com- panies can only tie B company for the lead if they drop both of their remain- ing games to C and D company.

The game was slow starting and it was not till the final quarter that the former title holder gained the lead and increased it. The game was nip and tuck throughout with the South Bar- racks team holding the slight edge.

The final period came with Morgan's men starting a rampage that was not stopped till the timer blew the whistle denoting the end of the exciting game. Herritt, Gifford, and Captain Townsend were the stars for B company, with Mueller and Rush starring for the los- ers.

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Kn. St. Tot 46 46 188

44 45 41 43 40 41 40 37 33

45 45 45 45 45 43 44 45 45

186 184 183 181 180 180 178 177 175

Total—1812

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42 41 43 42 II

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