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iiiiilit IS m I'.-. I-: 1'** I-. I INSPECTION FRIDAY AND DANCE SATURDAY Vol. 10 Staunton Military Academy, Kabies, Virginia, Saturday, April 30, 1927 No. 15 "GENERAL" ROTTEN WEATHER DRIVES CORPS FROM CAMP Major General J. A. Hulen, Class 1887, To Be Guest Of School At Finals Eighteen Hours Steady Rain Followed by a Cold Wave, Forces Authorities to Break Camp It was a sleepy corps of cadets that marched up to the hill at one o'clock last Friday and brought to a close the annual encampment, held in Winchester for two days, and disrupted by heavy rains. Covered with mud, and tired from the working of breaking camp and the long train ride, there were many who slept the remainder of the night without blankets, content to be back to a bed with springs and mattresses. A miniature cloud burst, hitting camp at five o'clock Thursday afternoon after a night of steady rain just before, drenched everything so badly, that, at noon the next day the authorities de- cided it would be best to move the corps back to Staunton. Health conditions were at their worst, no military work was being accomplished, the rifle range and all prospects for successful use this year had practically been abandoned, and with more rain and cold weather predicted, it was in truth the only course left open. The camp was named Camp William H. Kable, in honor of William Hart- man Kable, founder of S. M. A. It was Wednesday before last that saw the formation of about six hundred cadets, eager for the forthcoming camp. With packs on back they marched down (Continued on page 4) General Hulen is a Veteran of the Spanish American War, the Phillippine Insurrection and of the World War Forty years ago this June, in the class of 1887, S. M. A., there was graduated a cadet named John A. Hulen, of Texas. He was one of the class of about thirty, and with his diploma in hand, he set out in the world, to become one of America's greatest war-time Generals. This commencement, Major General John A. Hulen, will return to the school where he won his first military rank, to bring back memories of his own ca- det days at this institution. At a recent banquet held in Houston, Texas, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the world war, and in honor of General Hulen, Brigidier General Jacob F. Walters gave the fol- lowing account of the career of this brilliant son of S. M. A. "I first knew General Hulen 29 years ago this month when the militian was mobilized at Camp Mabry for service in the Spanish-American War. I had seen him before, but then he was a cap- tain of a cavalry troop, and I—Iwas but a private. "In the Cuban conflict, our guest was a major in Texas' 1st cavalry regiment. During the war, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel,—rose because he was a soldier through and through, and because he deserved to rise. "After that war, Hulen resigned his Lieutenant Colonelcy to become a cap- tain in the 33rd infantry regiment in order that he might see active service in the Philippines," the General continued. "There he was one of that party of 147 soldiers that followed a band of in- surrectors for 13 days—foodless—and rescued Ensign Gilmore and a group of American citizens who had been carried into the mountain fastnesses," General Walters declared. "That was one of the bravest and most courageous actions of the Philippine engagements." The speaker traced General Hulen's career, his service as adjutant of the Texas National Guard, as Brigadier General of the guard, through the Rio Grande mobilization, and to the world war. "We declared war. General Hulen was summoned to Washington to org- anize the 36th division—a division o f Texas and Oklahoma men. He led that division overseas, led them into action. For his services, he was promoted to Major General, the first of the Major Generals to be commissioned during the war period." 1927 Football Schedule Sept. 24—Open—Home. Oct. 1—Hargrave M. S.—Home. Oct. 8—Apprentice School—New- port News. Oct. 15—Woodberry Forest—Char- lottesville. Oct. 22—W. & L. Fresh—Home. Oct. 29—Massanutten M. A.—Home. Nov. 4—Fork Union M. A.—Fork Union. Nov. 11—Fishburne M. S.—Home. Thanksgiving—Wenonah Militarj' School—Home. Academic Work Suspended As The Corps Prepares For Government Inspection FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1927 CARRIES 3 NEW OPPONENTS Wenonah Military Academy Here Thanksgiving; M. M. A. and W. & L. Fresh N ew Comers MARKSMEN MAY WIN NAT. TITLE; BRODERSON HIGHEST AVERAGE MAN To Cadet Neil Broderson, of South Orange, New Jersey, goes the honor of having the highest average for the en- tire year in the rifle team matches. His average, 95.9, is the highest ever made here at'this school, and, not being satis- fied with this honor, he shot 196 out of a possible 200 in the match with Clason Military Academy, which is also the highest individual score in a match at S. M. A. As yet no word has been received from National Headquarters about results in the National Intercollegiate Champion- ship match, but Capt. Taylor, Coach of the team, has said that S. M. A.'s score is very good, and that he expects it to be near the top, if not the highest, of those schools in the entire country. He also stated that Cadet Hoffer may possibly win the National Individual Championship with his score of 788. Word is expected at any time now con- cerning this match, and it is being eager- lv awaited. " Lt. Colonel Clarence Deems was a visitor at the school during the past week, coming to congratulate Cadet Lt. Simpson for his score of 789, fired for the Third Corps Area match. Lt Col. Deems is the Officer In Command ot R. O. T. C. work in the Third Corps Area. A box with the individual scores ot each man on the rifle team, and his aver- ages, may be found in the paper. It may be said that much praise is due to this year's rifle team, for previously a year's average above 85 was considered good work, but this year, there are but two men on the team who did not average 90. B.CBUSWELLGETS HIGHEST ACADEMIC AWARD 3D QUARTER First Year Man Averages 98.8 For Term; More Cadets Decorated Than Usual For the second time in the school's his- tory a first year cadet has won the high- est Honor award, for Cadet Frank G. Buswell, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Buswell, Lawrence, Mass., had the high- est academic standing of any cadet in the battalion for the third quarter. His average was 98.8 per cent. Another feature of the results of the recent quar- ter's work is that more cadets were deco- rated in one order or another than at any other time. This is the last time that awards will be made based upon the quarters work, for the next time will be at the com- mencement exercises, when the decora- (Continued on page 4) o Audience Listened In On Interesting Program When "Frolics" Were Presented Baseball Schedule April 1—V. S. D. B., home. April 4—Shenandoah College, away. April 8—Shenandoah College, home. April 12—Massanutten, home. April 16—Episcopal Hi, Alexandria. April 19—Western Hi, home. April 22—Fishburne, home. April 29—S. V. A. (pending), Win- chester. May 9—Fork Union, away. May 13—Fishburne, away. May 14—Woodberry, home. May 18—Massanutten, away. May 20—Technical Hi, home. May 21—Va. Episcopal, home. TEAM ADDS 2 MORE SCALPS TO BELT In preparation for the coming Gov- ernment Inspection next Friday, May 6, the last two days have been devoted ex- clusively to military work. In the morn- ings, work has been done by the bat- talion as a unit, and in the afternoon, the corps was divided into groups according to the nrlitary science classes. This morning the corps stood a full field re- view and inspection of entire field equip- ment. Thursday morning, problems in ad- vance guard work, and in methods of moving assault platoons were taken up, and all details of these phases carefully demonstrated. In the afternoon, those taking military science I, and all re- cruits, were instructed in the school of the soldier and squad and first aid for field use demonstrated by Capt. King- man. The military science II group, under Capts. Henry and Taylor had problems and formations in scouting and patroling. Under Major Bringham^Capt. Benson, and Lt. Frewald, the military science III group devoted the afternoon to military sketching, and began charts of the surrounding vicinty. Drill in machine gun warfare, and tactics, were the problems given to the military sci- ence IV group, by Major Patch. A defensive problem for the battalion was the work of Friday morning. In the afternoon, the same courses were followed in each group as on the prev- ious afternoon. A regular drill schedule at the usual time will be in effect for the first three days of next week, and probably Thurs- day devoted to cleaning up the school for the arrival of the inspectors on Thursday evening. DEBATERS PREPARING FOR STATE CONTESTS Downs Massanutten 4--2, And Episcopal Hi 7-2; Play Both Games Away Blue and Gold Dance Next Saturday Evening the Blue and Gold staff is holding a carnival dance, which will be the first of its kind held on the Hill this year. There will be several special number dances together with many new feat- ures. In several of these dances, prizes will be awarded. It is the de- sire of the staff to make this the best informal of the year, and they have taken big steps in endeavoring to make it so, but in order to do this they must have the co-operation of the corps. This type of dance promises a hilarious time for all, for things will be going full blast all the time. The features among which will be chances and lottery dances, will be announced later, so make your date now for the big time next Saturday night. The theatrical talent of the corps made a very credible showing in the annual presentation of the "S. M. A. Frolics," on April 19th. The entire per- formance was presented in a very unique way in the form of a radio broadcast program. Cadet Friedman and his as- sistant Cadet Sheldon produced many a laugh from the audience in their job, as the radio announcers. Among the many fine acts, those of Cadet Salter, Cadets Wise and Smith, Cadets Moos, Brady, and McMann, Ca- dets Sullivan and Sheldon and Cadet Lee were very well acted and added very much to the success of the show. The Jazz orchestra provided excellent music and were a big feature in the program. Their fine playing had the audience demanding many encores. The classical orchestra and the band also pleased the audience very much with the many fine selections rendered. The able way in which the staff man- aged the show was an invaluable asset to its success. The staff was composed of Cadet Emerson as advertising agent, Cadet Ross G. W., as stage manager and Cadet Hall E. M. as assistant stage man- ager. ' To Major Beardsworth and Mrs. Beardsworth go much credit for their work and management which made the show possible. With their fine work I and the loyal co-operation of the cadets ] the program was a big success. The strong Kable nine traveled to Alexandria to encounter the Episcopal team last Saturday with a record of three wins and one defeat, the loss being to a college team, and won by the score of 7-2. At present our team has a very good chance to win the State Championship since both Fishburne and A. M. A. have bowed twice to state prep schools. The two main opponnents in our path are V. E. S. and Fork Union, especially the latter since we have to travel away and play on foreign soil. Old Jupe Pluvius himself tried to stop the V. E. A. game it soon cleared up and the game was under way. S. M. A. opened the game with a bang, getting two runs in the first inning with a single, error and sacrifice play. Shultz started things rolling with a single to deep shore, French then laid down a sacrifice and when the catcher threw (Continued on Page Two) Wenonah Military Academy, of Wen- onah, New Jersey, will be the opponents of the Blue and Gold next Turkey Day here on the Kable Field. This and the arranging of the games with the Wash- ington and Lee freshmen and the Mas- sanutten Military School were the feat- ures of the 1927 football schedule an- nounced by Capt. Summers this week. The first game date, Sept. 24, is still open, and it is hoped it may be filled with an opponent which will test the new team, yet not tax its strength. Wenonah is a military school with about two hundred cadets. It is widely known in athletic circles, however, and has always put out championship calibre teams in all sports. To compete against this school will not be an entirely new thing, however, for S. M. A., for in the Penn. tournament at the close of the basketball season in March 1926, the Staunton quintet met the five represent- ing Wenonah, and bowed in defeat. Wenonah played on through the tourna- ment, and finally won it. Perhaps this coming Thanksgiving, the Staunton team can revenge that first defeat, but that remains to be seen. Massanutten and the W. & L. Fresh the other two new-comers on the sched- ule, are old acquaintances due to previ- ous meetings in baseball and track. (Continued on page 4) COL. J. T. AXTON, CHIEF OF CHAPLAINS, SPEAKS TO CADET BATTALION BATTING AVERAGE G AB Russell, If 4 13 French, ss 3 12 Henley, c 5 20 Diedrich, 2b 5 19 Shultz, rf 5 18 Wise, p 4 17 Williams, 3b 1 4 Brown, lb 5 18 Stembler, 2b 5 13 Fair, 3b 4 14 Merkent, 2b 2 1 Jackson, p 2 4 Schriefer, p 2 7 Home runs Shultz, Wise and French. "Chuck" Wise is leading the regulars. 2 154 4 333 4 200 5 263 5 277 5 294 1 250 4 222 1 076 2 143 0 000 0 000 2 285 Henley, hitter of Since the return from camp, practice has been resumed in preparation for the State debates which are to take place in Charlottesville, on May 6th and 7th. Teams have been selected; and despite the various interruptions that have in- terfered with routine practice, every hope is held out that S. M. A. will put out strong contenders this year. For the past two years, this school has held State Prep championship; and for the two years previous to these, it has had a place in the finals. The teams are at work studying the question. Representing the Affirmative are Klotz and Sheldon; the Negative speakers are Williams, H. H.; and George. Alternates are Klorfein, Bate- man, and Lee. The question is: "Re- solved, that the Short Ballot as recom- mended by Governor Byrd should' be adopted. W. & L. FRESHMEN BEAT STAUNTON TRACK TEAM BY THE SCORE OF 68-44 Last Sunday morning the Corps had the pleasure of having a sermon deliver- ed by Col. J. T. Axton, Chief of Chap- lains, U. S. A. Church was held on the hill, and it was at this time Col. Axton addressed the Cadets. He came to this city to fill an engagement he previously had made to meet the Corps at Win- chester. It was expected the Cadets would be in camp over Sunday, and Col. Axton was to address the boys there. When heavy down pours of rain caused the Corps to break camp and return to Staunton, Col. Axton con- sented to speak before the Cadets at the school. He was the guest of Col T. H. Russell during his visit here at school. His address was most delightful, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who heard him. It was quite a privi- lege to the Cadets to have with them such a noted personage, and his presence was appreciated by all. Sunday evening Col. Axton gave a short talk before the Y. M. C. A. meet- ing. A number of Cadets were present at this service to again have the op- portunity of hearing him talk. The people of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Staunton also had the pleas- ure of hearing the Col. talk. He ad- dressed the congregation of that church at their evening worship. On Thursday, April 14, the Blue and Gold tracksters were defeated by the Washington and Lee Fresh at Lexing- ton, by a score of 68-44. Schofield, Grant, Todd, and Herman were the men to make first place in their events. It must also be mentioned that three of these men also placed in other events in which they participated. Scho- field won the javelin throw, by throwing it 163 feet. He also placed second in a close race in the high hurdles. Grant won the 100 yard dash, and took second place in the 220 yard dash, while O'Brien took second in the 100 and third in the 220 yard dash. Herman took first place in the high jump and tied for third in the pole-vault. Todd won the half mile race by passing the leader of the race in the last hundred yards, by keep- ing a fast sprint. To date Schofield is high point man, making 18 points while Grant is runner up with 13 points. (Continued on Page Three) COL. J. T. AXTON, Chief of Chaplains, U. S.

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iiiiilit

IS m

I'.-. I-: 1'** I-. I

INSPECTION

FRIDAY

AND DANCE

SATURDAY

Vol. 10 Staunton Military Academy, Kabies, Virginia, Saturday, April 30, 1927 No. 15

"GENERAL" ROTTEN WEATHER DRIVES

CORPS FROM CAMP

Major General J. A. Hulen, Class 1887, To Be Guest Of School At Finals

Eighteen Hours Steady Rain

Followed by a Cold Wave,

Forces Authorities to

Break Camp

It was a sleepy corps of cadets that marched up to the hill at one o'clock last Friday and brought to a close the annual encampment, held in Winchester for two days, and disrupted by heavy rains. Covered with mud, and tired from the working of breaking camp and the long train ride, there were many who slept the remainder of the night without blankets, content to be back to a bed with springs and mattresses.

A miniature cloud burst, hitting camp at five o'clock Thursday afternoon after a night of steady rain just before, drenched everything so badly, that, at noon the next day the authorities de- cided it would be best to move the corps back to Staunton. Health conditions were at their worst, no military work was being accomplished, the rifle range and all prospects for successful use this year had practically been abandoned, and with more rain and cold weather predicted, it was in truth the only course left open.

The camp was named Camp William H. Kable, in honor of William Hart- man Kable, founder of S. M. A.

It was Wednesday before last that saw the formation of about six hundred cadets, eager for the forthcoming camp. With packs on back they marched down

(Continued on page 4)

General Hulen is a Veteran of the Spanish American War, the

Phillippine Insurrection and of the

World War

Forty years ago this June, in the class of 1887, S. M. A., there was graduated a cadet named John A. Hulen, of Texas. He was one of the class of about thirty, and with his diploma in hand, he set out in the world, to become one of America's greatest war-time Generals.

This commencement, Major General John A. Hulen, will return to the school where he won his first military rank, to bring back memories of his own ca- det days at this institution.

At a recent banquet held in Houston, Texas, to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the beginning of the world war, and in honor of General Hulen, Brigidier General Jacob F. Walters gave the fol- lowing account of the career of this brilliant son of S. M. A.

"I first knew General Hulen 29 years ago this month when the militian was mobilized at Camp Mabry for service in the Spanish-American War. I had seen him before, but then he was a cap- tain of a cavalry troop, and I—Iwas but a private.

"In the Cuban conflict, our guest was a major in Texas' 1st cavalry regiment. During the war, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel,—rose because he

was a soldier through and through, and because he deserved to rise.

"After that war, Hulen resigned his Lieutenant Colonelcy to become a cap- tain in the 33rd infantry regiment in order that he might see active service in the Philippines," the General continued.

"There he was one of that party of 147 soldiers that followed a band of in- surrectors for 13 days—foodless—and rescued Ensign Gilmore and a group of American citizens who had been carried into the mountain fastnesses," General Walters declared. "That was one of the bravest and most courageous actions of the Philippine engagements."

The speaker traced General Hulen's career, his service as adjutant of the Texas National Guard, as Brigadier General of the guard, through the Rio Grande mobilization, and to the world war.

"We declared war. General Hulen was summoned to Washington to org- anize the 36th division—a division o f Texas and Oklahoma men. He led that division overseas, led them into action. For his services, he was promoted to Major General, the first of the Major Generals to be commissioned during the war period."

1927 Football Schedule

Sept. 24—Open—Home. Oct. 1—Hargrave M. S.—Home. Oct. 8—Apprentice School—New-

port News. Oct. 15—Woodberry Forest—Char-

lottesville. Oct. 22—W. & L. Fresh—Home.

Oct. 29—Massanutten M. A.—Home. Nov. 4—Fork Union M. A.—Fork

Union. Nov. 11—Fishburne M. S.—Home. Thanksgiving—Wenonah Militarj'

School—Home.

Academic Work Suspended

As The Corps Prepares For

Government Inspection

FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1927 CARRIES 3 NEW OPPONENTS

Wenonah Military Academy

Here Thanksgiving; M. M.

A. and W. & L. Fresh

N ew Comers

MARKSMEN MAY WIN

NAT. TITLE; BRODERSON

HIGHEST AVERAGE MAN

To Cadet Neil Broderson, of South Orange, New Jersey, goes the honor of having the highest average for the en- tire year in the rifle team matches. His average, 95.9, is the highest ever made here at'this school, and, not being satis- fied with this honor, he shot 196 out of a possible 200 in the match with Clason Military Academy, which is also the highest individual score in a match at S. M. A.

As yet no word has been received from National Headquarters about results in the National Intercollegiate Champion- ship match, but Capt. Taylor, Coach of the team, has said that S. M. A.'s score is very good, and that he expects it to be near the top, if not the highest, of those schools in the entire country. He also stated that Cadet Hoffer may possibly win the National Individual Championship with his score of 788. Word is expected at any time now con- cerning this match, and it is being eager- lv awaited. " Lt. Colonel Clarence Deems was a visitor at the school during the past week, coming to congratulate Cadet Lt. Simpson for his score of 789, fired for the Third Corps Area match. Lt Col. Deems is the Officer In Command ot R. O. T. C. work in the Third Corps Area.

A box with the individual scores ot each man on the rifle team, and his aver- ages, may be found in the paper. It may be said that much praise is due to this year's rifle team, for previously a year's average above 85 was considered good work, but this year, there are but two men on the team who did not average 90.

B.CBUSWELLGETS HIGHEST ACADEMIC AWARD 3D QUARTER

First Year Man Averages 98.8

For Term; More Cadets

Decorated Than

Usual

For the second time in the school's his- tory a first year cadet has won the high- est Honor award, for Cadet Frank G. Buswell, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Buswell, Lawrence, Mass., had the high- est academic standing of any cadet in the battalion for the third quarter. His average was 98.8 per cent. Another feature of the results of the recent quar- ter's work is that more cadets were deco- rated in one order or another than at any other time.

This is the last time that awards will be made based upon the quarters work, for the next time will be at the com- mencement exercises, when the decora-

(Continued on page 4) o ■

Audience Listened In On

Interesting Program When

"Frolics" Were Presented

Baseball Schedule April 1—V. S. D. B., home. April 4—Shenandoah College, away. April 8—Shenandoah College, home. April 12—Massanutten, home. April 16—Episcopal Hi, Alexandria. April 19—Western Hi, home. April 22—Fishburne, home. April 29—S. V. A. (pending), Win-

chester. May 9—Fork Union, away. May 13—Fishburne, away. May 14—Woodberry, home. May 18—Massanutten, away. May 20—Technical Hi, home. May 21—Va. Episcopal, home.

TEAM ADDS 2 MORE SCALPS TO BELT

In preparation for the coming Gov- ernment Inspection next Friday, May 6, the last two days have been devoted ex- clusively to military work. In the morn- ings, work has been done by the bat- talion as a unit, and in the afternoon, the corps was divided into groups according to the nrlitary science classes. This morning the corps stood a full field re- view and inspection of entire field equip- ment.

Thursday morning, problems in ad- vance guard work, and in methods of moving assault platoons were taken up, and all details of these phases carefully demonstrated. In the afternoon, those taking military science I, and all re- cruits, were instructed in the school of the soldier and squad and first aid for field use demonstrated by Capt. King- man. The military science II group, under Capts. Henry and Taylor had problems and formations in scouting and patroling. Under Major Bringham^Capt. Benson, and Lt. Frewald, the military science III group devoted the afternoon to military sketching, and began charts of the surrounding vicinty. Drill in machine gun warfare, and tactics, were the problems given to the military sci- ence IV group, by Major Patch.

A defensive problem for the battalion was the work of Friday morning. In the afternoon, the same courses were followed in each group as on the prev- ious afternoon.

A regular drill schedule at the usual time will be in effect for the first three days of next week, and probably Thurs- day devoted to cleaning up the school for the arrival of the inspectors on Thursday evening.

DEBATERS PREPARING

FOR STATE CONTESTS

Downs Massanutten 4--2, And

Episcopal Hi 7-2; Play

Both Games Away

Blue and Gold Dance

Next Saturday Evening the Blue and Gold staff is holding a carnival dance, which will be the first of its kind held on the Hill this year. There will be several special number dances together with many new feat- ures. In several of these dances, prizes will be awarded. It is the de- sire of the staff to make this the best informal of the year, and they have taken big steps in endeavoring to make it so, but in order to do this they must have the co-operation of the corps.

This type of dance promises a hilarious time for all, for things will be going full blast all the time. The features among which will be chances and lottery dances, will be announced later, so make your date now for the big time next Saturday night.

The theatrical talent of the corps made a very credible showing in the annual presentation of the "S. M. A. Frolics," on April 19th. The entire per- formance was presented in a very unique way in the form of a radio broadcast program. Cadet Friedman and his as- sistant Cadet Sheldon produced many a laugh from the audience in their job, as the radio announcers.

Among the many fine acts, those of Cadet Salter, Cadets Wise and Smith, Cadets Moos, Brady, and McMann, Ca- dets Sullivan and Sheldon and Cadet Lee were very well acted and added very much to the success of the show.

The Jazz orchestra provided excellent music and were a big feature in the program. Their fine playing had the audience demanding many encores. The classical orchestra and the band also pleased the audience very much with the many fine selections rendered.

The able way in which the staff man- aged the show was an invaluable asset to its success. The staff was composed of Cadet Emerson as advertising agent, Cadet Ross G. W., as stage manager and Cadet Hall E. M. as assistant stage man- ager. '

To Major Beardsworth and Mrs. Beardsworth go much credit for their work and management which made the show possible. With their fine work

I and the loyal co-operation of the cadets ] the program was a big success.

The strong Kable nine traveled to Alexandria to encounter the Episcopal team last Saturday with a record of three wins and one defeat, the loss being to a college team, and won by the score of 7-2.

At present our team has a very good chance to win the State Championship since both Fishburne and A. M. A. have bowed twice to state prep schools. The two main opponnents in our path are V. E. S. and Fork Union, especially the latter since we have to travel away and play on foreign soil.

Old Jupe Pluvius himself tried to stop the V. E. A. game it soon cleared up and the game was under way.

S. M. A. opened the game with a bang, getting two runs in the first inning with a single, error and sacrifice play. Shultz started things rolling with a single to deep shore, French then laid down a sacrifice and when the catcher threw

(Continued on Page Two)

Wenonah Military Academy, of Wen- onah, New Jersey, will be the opponents of the Blue and Gold next Turkey Day here on the Kable Field. This and the arranging of the games with the Wash- ington and Lee freshmen and the Mas- sanutten Military School were the feat- ures of the 1927 football schedule an- nounced by Capt. Summers this week. The first game date, Sept. 24, is still open, and it is hoped it may be filled with an opponent which will test the new team, yet not tax its strength.

Wenonah is a military school with about two hundred cadets. It is widely known in athletic circles, however, and has always put out championship calibre teams in all sports. To compete against this school will not be an entirely new thing, however, for S. M. A., for in the Penn. tournament at the close of the basketball season in March 1926, the Staunton quintet met the five represent- ing Wenonah, and bowed in defeat. Wenonah played on through the tourna- ment, and finally won it. Perhaps this coming Thanksgiving, the Staunton team can revenge that first defeat, but that remains to be seen.

Massanutten and the W. & L. Fresh the other two new-comers on the sched- ule, are old acquaintances due to previ- ous meetings in baseball and track.

(Continued on page 4)

COL. J. T. AXTON, CHIEF

OF CHAPLAINS, SPEAKS

TO CADET BATTALION

BATTING AVERAGE

G AB Russell, If 4 13 French, ss 3 12 Henley, c 5 20 Diedrich, 2b 5 19 Shultz, rf 5 18 Wise, p 4 17 Williams, 3b 1 4 Brown, lb 5 18 Stembler, 2b 5 13 Fair, 3b 4 14 Merkent, 2b 2 1 Jackson, p 2 4 Schriefer, p 2 7

Home runs Shultz, Wise and French.

"Chuck" Wise is leading the regulars.

2 154 4 333 4 200 5 263 5 277 5 294 1 250 4 222 1 076 2 143 0 000 0 000 2 285

Henley,

hitter of

Since the return from camp, practice has been resumed in preparation for the State debates which are to take place in Charlottesville, on May 6th and 7th. Teams have been selected; and despite the various interruptions that have in- terfered with routine practice, every hope is held out that S. M. A. will put out strong contenders this year. For the past two years, this school has held State Prep championship; and for the two years previous to these, it has had a place in the finals.

The teams are at work studying the question. Representing the Affirmative are Klotz and Sheldon; the Negative speakers are Williams, H. H.; and George. Alternates are Klorfein, Bate- man, and Lee. The question is: "Re- solved, that the Short Ballot as recom- mended by Governor Byrd should' be adopted.

W. & L. FRESHMEN BEAT STAUNTON TRACK TEAM BY THE SCORE OF 68-44

Last Sunday morning the Corps had the pleasure of having a sermon deliver- ed by Col. J. T. Axton, Chief of Chap- lains, U. S. A. Church was held on the hill, and it was at this time Col. Axton addressed the Cadets. He came to this city to fill an engagement he previously had made to meet the Corps at Win- chester. It was expected the Cadets would be in camp over Sunday, and Col. Axton was to address the boys there.

When heavy down pours of rain caused the Corps to break camp and return to Staunton, Col. Axton con- sented to speak before the Cadets at the school. He was the guest of Col T. H. Russell during his visit here at school.

His address was most delightful, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who heard him. It was quite a privi- lege to the Cadets to have with them such a noted personage, and his presence was appreciated by all.

Sunday evening Col. Axton gave a short talk before the Y. M. C. A. meet- ing. A number of Cadets were present at this service to again have the op- portunity of hearing him talk.

The people of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Staunton also had the pleas- ure of hearing the Col. talk. He ad- dressed the congregation of that church at their evening worship.

On Thursday, April 14, the Blue and Gold tracksters were defeated by the Washington and Lee Fresh at Lexing- ton, by a score of 68-44.

Schofield, Grant, Todd, and Herman were the men to make first place in their events. It must also be mentioned that three of these men also placed in other events in which they participated. Scho- field won the javelin throw, by throwing it 163 feet. He also placed second in a close race in the high hurdles. Grant won the 100 yard dash, and took second place in the 220 yard dash, while O'Brien took second in the 100 and third in the 220 yard dash. Herman took first place in the high jump and tied for third in the pole-vault. Todd won the half mile race by passing the leader of the race in the last hundred yards, by keep- ing a fast sprint.

To date Schofield is high point man, making 18 points while Grant is runner up with 13 points.

(Continued on Page Three)

COL. J. T. AXTON,

Chief of Chaplains, U. S.

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Spirit

1 f one looks for the word spirit in the dictionary, he may find it defined as "a blending of efforts and thoughts, toward a single objective." If one should have defined spirit from the actions of this cadet corp, when the word had come to break camp at Winchester, he would have necessarily had an even stronger definition.

By the spirit shown at Winchester that day, there was more work accomp- lished, and accomplished quicker, than could be done by twice the number of hired workmen. And moreover, it was probably even a little more than spirit which kept every cadet singing while waiting at the siding for the train, after leaving camp^ with prospects of a five hour ride in coaches till after mid-night. That spirit,'the spirit of the S. M. A. cadet corps, cannot be defined.

KABLEGRAM CONTEST

Why The Corps Didn't Return to Winchester

In offering either to provide a special train or to furnish automobiles by which to take this battalion to Winchester for the parade in the Apple Blossom Festival, the people of Winchester showed that their hearts were for this school, and that the impressions that they must have received from this school must have been of the highest type. To say the least, each cadet must have been a gentle- man at all times, and this is one of the best compliments that can be given.

In refusing the offers of these people who desired so much the return of the corps, Col. Russell was afraid that, with inclement weather promised by the Weather Bureau, too much time would be lost, and the battalion would fall behind the standard which it is hoped they will make next Friday for the Annual In- spection by the War Department. If the corps had gone for the parade in Win- chester yesterday it would have meant that Thursday would have had to be given for preparation and after the long rides, and parade, not very much work could have been accomplished on Saturday. These days are now being spent in intensive work, and with the finishing touches to be added in the first part of the week, the school will be well prepared for May 6, with the spirit which prevailed at Winchester again showing, the Blue and Gold can win once more the Honor School star, but it means work—a great deal of work, so let's begin now.

Co. C and Business Manager of the KABLEGRAM.

Morris G. Condon, '26, now of Duke University returned to be with his olc friends once more during the Easter week-end. All his old buddies were more than glad to see "Long John."

Another member of '26 in the person of "Kid" Hughes was back, and says the hill still still looks the same. He is now attending Perm. State.

Jerome Silverman, '26, returned to his Alma Mater and stayed over the Easter Holidays. He is now attending Harvard. He is finding subjects at Harvard as easy to pass as they were at S. M A.

"Stupe" Eberhart and "Mac" McGin- nis both of '26 were once more seen on the "hill" last week-end.

Don Foreman, '27, who left us in February writes and sends his regards to the old gang. He is now at the Uni- versity of Kentucky and is a member of the Kappa Alpha Frat. He is enrolled in the R. O. T. C. unit there.

Hob Creech, "22, Ted Creech, '22, "Mike" Flounery, '25, "Red" Nangher, '26, are also at the University of Ken- tucky.

Wilson, F. F. and Thompson, K. M., ex-'26, are attending High School in Lexington Kentucky.

"Red" Naugher, '26, was also seen on the hill for a few days last week. He is now at the University of Kentucky.

"Al" Danely, '26, was back with his buddies over the recent pre-camp week- end. He sure was glad to see his old pals. He is at the University of Illinois.

Another S. M. A. graduate who was recently seen on the hill was "Oscar" Dobbins, '25. He is also at the Uni- versity of 111.

On June 6, the KABLEGRAM will publish its last issue, a special Com- mencement number of eight pages. In it will be resume's of the year in athletics, both varsity and company, social activities, academic and mili- tary duties and numerous articles on various phases of school life. In order to have well written subject matter, this paper has decided to hold a contest, with the winner to receive as a prize one of the new KABLEGRAM keys which will be awarded to all members of the staff. A drawing of this will be displayed as soon as pos- sible on the bulletin board in the North Barracks.

News stories on any part of the school life, either serious or numer- ous, feature stories about some char- acter or event, Editorials, poems and appropriate cartoons may be submit- ted, and all will be given equal at- tention. Attention is called to the fact that there are two ten dollar prizes awarded each year, one for the best news article and one for the best Editorial, and that stories or poems submitted for this contest may also win the yearly prize.

ALUMNI

Al Rogers, '26, was back on the hill for a few days during the recent Easter Holidays. While here "Al" was a Lt. in

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Baseball Team Adds (Continued From Page One)

wild to first "Boots" scored and French rested on third from where he scored on Henley's sacrifice fly a minute later. No more scoring was done by either side until the third when a Staunton lad by the name of "Boots" Shultz socked the apple on the button for a round trip- per. The ball landed outside of the quarter mile track for the longest hit by any Cadet this season. It proved to be the winning talley three more markers crossed the plate in the fourth and the final one came in the seventh.

Episcopal gathered their runs in the eighth after our master pitcher "Chuck" eased up with a lead of seven runs. Brzano led off with a single, Captain Chichester, Episcopals star pitcher was then hit by a pitched ball and later sec- ond on an error by Brown. This was the only inning that Episcopal dented the rubber.

Rain has played havoc with the games during the past few weeks. The game with Western High on Tuesday was rained out in the second inning.

The games scheduled to be played while at camp have been postponed.

"Chuck" Wise is looking great this season his strike-out record is increasing steadily and besides his hitting has won several games.

French returned to the game after being out two weeks with a broken thumb.

"Cliff" Henley's catching is something that shouldn't be overlooked. This is the essential point in the team and S. M. A. is lucky to have a good one.

"Herb" May, former athlete here, wit- nessed the game.

Episcopal AB R H E Boogler, If 5 0 1 0 Benson, lb 4 0 0 0 Bryant, ss 2 1 1 0 Chichester, p 4 1 2 1 Day, c 3 0 0 1 Bavlor, c 1 0 0 0 Witherspoor, 3b 3 0 0 0 Gravat, 2b 4 0 1 1 Dawson, cf 4 0 0 0 Grevony, rf 3 0 0 0

34 2 5 3 S. M. A. A B R H E Shultz, rf 5 3 3 0 French, ss 5 0 1 0 Diedrich, 2b 5 0 0 0 Henley, c 4 1 0 1 Wise, p 5 0 1 0 Williams, 3b 4 0 1 0 Russell, If 3 1 0 1 Brown, lb 3 1 1 0 Stembler, cf 3 0 0 0

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Massanutten Game

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'S*. M. A. Cadets Always Welcome

S. M. A., April 12—After playing two college teams to prepare for the coming Prep School Championship of Virginia, the Kable Nine were in their prime today. They defeated the strong Mas- sanutten team 4-2, and thus avenged for the defeat that they handed our boys last year. The game was marked with many high points, the leading one being "Chuck" Wise's home run with two men on bases in the fifth inning. Another run had just crossed the plate on an error, before Wise hit the ball out of the playing field. These were the only runs of the game for S. M. A. and they proved sufficient to win the game. The pitching by the same gent who lost the apple, was superb, and just as import- ant as the hit. He struck out 18 men and never was in danger except in one inning, when a walk, an error, and a pinch hitter's single resulted in all of the visitors tallies.

Joe Russell returned to the game after being confined to the infirmary for sev- eral days with the grip.

"Yutz" Diedrich, playing in a new position, made out very well besides get- ting a hit and figuring in the run scor- ing.

Wise for Staunton and Shull for Mas- sanutten led their respective clubbers with two hits apiece.

This game marked the opening game on the Kable diamond. Tt was wit- nessed by a large crowd including Ca- dets, town people, faculty and the old reliable chiefs.

"Coop" French was still nursing a

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Well, well well boys. Step right up this week and grasp the lily white hand of old Joe Peacock. Surely you know good old Joe, he's the baby that struts back and forth up on the asphalt from half an hour before retreat on up to the last minute. He's the identical youngs- ter that feels it a duty to give the little girls from town a treat each and every night.

You've seen him, haven't you boys? That old manly chest sticks out a couple more inches when one of the fair ones heaves into view over the peak of the hill. About that time he's gen- erally pretty busy getting over to the North barracks on a piece of particularly important business. He always has business, its part of his little act to look the part of the important friend and advisor to Major Patch or the Colonel himself.

Then about two or three minutes later he comes back again, sweeping through the North barracks door with a busy glance back as though he had just torn himself away from an important con- ference. He has, with his empty post office box.

But that's all right boys, if the Major wanted to see him he'll just have to wait. There are three of four, or maybe its six or seven fluttering female hearts whose eyes are glued tight on his manly form and how could he dissap- point them? Not he, not old Joe Peacock. He struts up to the nearest, while all the rest make life miserable for some modest gent who has been talking to them by getting tongue-tied, or forgetting to listen while they watch every move that he makes.

A minute or two with this one, an- other minute or so with that. He plays no favorites. The ladies' friend, God's gift to the girls of Staunton, that's Joe Peacock.

There is just one dark cloud in old Joe Peacock's strutting young life, but it bears down on him pretty hard. In facts it's almost more than he can take. It hap- pens when some cocky, young tough of a sergeant or Lieuten- ant, who is infinitely more inter- ested in getting a good company record than gladdening the heart's of Joe's breathless little harem, gives him the bum's rush to his company area without even time for a dignified good-bye.

That's pretty hard, boys. Shed a tear for poor, old Joe.

broken thumb and could not get in the game. He did his stuff coaching down on first base line. Massanutten AB R H E Hansel ss 5 0 0 0 Loughin cf 4 0 0 1 Trautrun lb 4 0 1 0 Kavanaugh 2b 3 0 2 0 Bauserman c 3 1 0 1 Virgie If 2 0 0 0 Schunder 3b 4 0 0 0 Benlonff rf 3 0 0 0 Richard p 3 0 0 0 Morrison If 2 1 1 0 Nugent rf 1 0 0 0

34 2 4 2 S. M. A. AB R H E Russell If 4 0 0 0 Shultz rf . 2 1 1 0 Henely c 4 0 0 0 Diedrich ss 4 1 1 1 Wise p 4 1 2 1 Fair 3b 3 0 0 0 Brown lb 3 0 1 2 Stembler 2b 3 0 0 0 Schriefer cf 3 1 1 0 Merkent 2b 1 0 0 0

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Capt. and Mrs. Frank Summers and baby, Ann visited the father of Capt. Summers in Alexandria, while on the trip.

"Coop" French's parents paid him a visit while in Washington.

Diedrich, Wise, Merkent spent the week-end at home.

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From puny knowdedge that we hoard away

Within our finite beings. And we start

And shrink aside when in that far- off world,

Above whose flowery borders droop our dreams,

A vision we have never known is hurled

Across the walls of thought on fancy's beams.

We blindly grope, and sometimes we may know

A moment's flash that we may rer> ognize

As one that, followed, leads us from below

The clouds that hold us in, up to the skies

Of fuller power, of greater-seeing light

Over the realms once hidden from our sight.

T3ANANA OIL By Dr. ?

A close-up of the "Doctor" when he is making "Banana Oil."

JUNIOR SCHOOL NOTES

The very inclement weather and the annual encampment have hampered the Junior nine in getting a good start in the baseball season. Several games have been canceled during the past two weeks due to these hindrances. How- ever there have been several games sched- uled for the coming month. Washton, catcher, is back from furlough and will strengthen the line-up very much.

Many Cadets received visits from their relatives and friends during the Easter have returned from furlough.

Cadets Washton, Bigley and Frank week-end.

Contrary to the opinion that the J. D.'s could not stand the rigors of the recent camp life, no one has showed any bad effects from it. The}' have even shown up the bigger companies by not having one cadet in the hospital.

Cadet Jack W. Walker's mother and father spent Easter with him.

Cadet P. E. Cullahan had a visit from his mother who spent Easter Sunday here.

The cadets receiving decorations for the third quarter in the Junior School were:

FIRST ORDER: Zumeta. SECOND ORDER : Bretschneider, Big-

ley, Dobyne, Farmer, Whiteman. THIRD ORDER: Bloomberg, Dumbrille,

Doley, Donovan, Gear, Martin, Segler, Whiteman, West, Walton, Wagaman.

Eighty percent of the subjects carried by the cadets of the Junior School are above passing grade at the end of the third quarter. Judging from the earn- estness with which the pupils are ap- plying themselves, the last quarter will probably find about 85 percent of all subjects passed.

To keep clean, to do good work, to earn friends, to be happy and bestow happiness, to develop opportunity, to serve where possible and learn not to whine—this is success. There is no greater. There is no other.

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"B" Company was hard avvhackin' The rocks which they were crackin'; And the heat sure made the perspira-

tion run; And bye and bye we sorta Wished we had some water For we sure were made thirsty by the

sun. We were workin' on a road Where every darn truck load Of rocks made worse our job; Soon for water we 'gan to hunger and we hollered : "Hey there, Munger ! Grab a bucket and get some! On the

job!"

He sure was slow as 'ell Bringin' water from a well Only half a yard ,from a slimy pond. We downed it with a curse, And I swear that it was worse Than any I have ever come upon. It was slimy and 'twas crawling", And it set us all a bawling. "What the heck have you got here?" But tho' of filth it stunk By gosh it all was drunk And our gullets felt a little more in

gear.

Oh, Munger ! Munger! Munger! You certainly are a bungler! But you brought the water for our

thirst; Tho' we razzed you and railed you When we saw you we hailed you And as to water we might have taken

worse.

CAMP IN FOUR ACTS

By JED

ACT I SCENE : Boys pitching a tent. When they

are done it is found all wrong and must be pitched again.

Music: "Tenting Tonight." ACT II

SCENE: At the rifle range. Cadets breaking rocks and prespiring. Water is lacking and all look fagged out.

Music: "The Prisoner's Song" ACT III

SCENE : A night under canvas. Rain is heard pattering on the roof of the tent. The ground is covered with about three inches of water.

Music: "It Ain't Gonna Rain no More." ACT IV

SCENE : Breaking camp. Cadets pass with mud covered clothes hauling tents, poles, and stakes. One slips and falls headlong into mud.

Musics "Show Me the Way to go Home."

HOW TO PITCH A TENT

(By one zvho knows)

When the folded tent has been desig- nated, seize it, drag it, or roll it to spot where the tent is to be pitched. Ac- quire a tent pole and about three times more stakes than necessary. Next argue with some' one over the possession of a mallet. These things collected, you are now ready to begin.

First untie the tent and lay it out flat or otherwise, at any rate in just the opposite manner from that in which you were instructed. Slip rod at end of pole into the ring at the point of the tent and raise pole straight. You will find pole standing about six feet away from desired spot. Do not move it! You will probably find it nearer the correct place than the spot you thought would be correct. Now let two men hold the pole while the rest sit around and pretend to study out the proper method. When the pole holders are about to pass out ask the advice of some experienced one. Check his way with someone else's. If the two correspond do the opposite. If they do not cor- respond, follow the advice of the man best liked. Drive the corner pegs, pull them up, change position two inches, and drive again. This time you will find that the first position was right.

Now call proper authority to see if alignment is correct. Change pins at his directions and roll up the walls. Now straighten the pole which will be found crooked. Next you will find you have forgotten the top piece. Have some one shinny the pole and place it on. Tent is now ready. Open up cots and try to take your well earned rest.

Our idea of the height of absent- mindedness is the man who forgot a friend's address and wrote him to ask for it.

THE KABLEGRAM

HOOZE HOO Number 12

WHO ARE THEY?

Win This Contest and Eat on THE KABLEGRAM

The above drawings are "take-offs" on two persons on the "hill"—one, a faculty, the other a cadet. Who are they? If you know, write your answer on a slip of paper, sign your name, and put it in THE KABLEGRAM box at the entrance to the post office or in the slot in the door of THE KABLEGRAM office.

ANSWER TO LAST HOOZE HOO

Lieutenant Godschalk was the faculty. The cadet's name will be printed in the next issue, because to give it here would give away the above cadet's identity.

Statistics show that out of every ten recruits, nine say that the first nine months of the rat system are the hardest.

Was walking down the road by Echol's field the other day and saw ahead of me two cadets hard at work seemingly trying to cut out all the weeds on a neighboring lot. On closer view, how- ever, they turned out to be just a couple of golf bugs, which explained every- thing.

-JED. o

Lt. Fruewald: "Where are the Con- go Islands?"

Cadet: "In Africa, Sir!" Lt. Fruewald: "Be more specific." Cadet: "Oh, no sir, not in the Pa-

cific !"

New Senior Class Roster

Compiled by Headmaster

Scofield: "When do you do your hardest work?"

Hinton: "Before Reveille." Scofield: "What can you do then?" Hinton : "Try to get up !"

—Boy's Life.

Social Worker.: "What's your name, my poor man?"

Convict: "Nine hundred and ninety- nine."

Social Worker: "But that's not your real name?"

Convict: "Naw, 'at's' my 'pen' name." —Judge.

Cadet: "How did you lose your hair, sir?"

Col. Ted: "Worrying." Cadet: "What did you worry about,

sir?" Col. Ted: "Losing my hair."

The list of qualified seniors at the end of the third quarters work, and based npon the results of the years work, has been published by the Headmaster's of- fice, and is printed below for the infor- mation of all concerned.

—LORD JEFF. First Calvaryman: "Hear about the

captain dying from T. B.?" Second Ditto: "Yeah, galloping con-

sumption, wasn't it?" —College Humor.

Huddle System: "Three couples in a Ford coupe."

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The following list of qualified seniors who are passing all subjects is published for the information of all concerned.

ROY W. WONSON, Headmaster.

Alexander, M. R.; Baltz; Bateman, K. C.; Benford; Boice; Bright, C. B.; Bright, VI. H. ;Bony-Gamard; Cath- cart; Clarke, G. F.; Clegg; Comins; Cox, J. H.; Diedrich; Emerson; Gar- riott; Gleason ; Goldsmith ; Hamilton, J. G.; Hamel, Hart; Hoffer; Houck; Jenks ; Kitchell; Klein, A. R.; Klorf ein ; Knight; Kohout; Krug; Larimer ; Lee ; Lipsett; Mayberry; Meadows ; Murray, H. G.; Nadal; Nicholson; Nixon; Nol- an; Normile; O'Rourk; Ostlund, J. J.; Ostlund, W. N.; Petefish; Petty, W. M.; Raup; Rose, S.; Ross, G. W.; Schafer, M. J.; Schley, S. R.; Schriefer; Shay; Sheldon; Smiley; Steuer; Taylor, W.; Todd; Venter; Wallace, H. E.; Weaver; Williams, T. D.; Wood; Woodward, T. E.

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STATIONERY

W. & L. Freshmen Beat (Continued From Page One)

Coach Brownell said that the reason for not making a better showing was due to the lack of practice caused by the inclement weather that has recently been around this vicinity.

100 yard Dash—1st, Grant, S. M. A.; 2nd, O'Brien, S. M. A.; 3rd, Grashorn, W. & L. Time 10.3.

220 yard Dash—1st, Grashorn, W. & L.; 2nd, Grant, S. M. A.; 3rd, O'Brien, S. M. A. Time 24.

449 yard Dash—1st, Pott, W. & L.; 2nd, Wallace, S. M. A.; 3rd, Squires, S. M. A. Time 56.2.

880 yard Run—1st, Todd, S. M. A.; 2nd, Bailey, W. & L.; 3rd, Bromlett, W. & L. Time 2.13 1-5.

Mile Run—1st, Brock, W. & L.; 2nd, Groves, 'W. & L.; 3rd, Bright W. H., 5. M. A. Time 4.59.

220 Low Hurdles—1st, Hood, W. & L.; 2nd, Russell, W. & L.; 2rd, Dorman, W. & L. Time 28.

120 High Hurdles—1st, Dorman, W. 6. L.; 2nd, Scofield, S. M. A.; 3rd, Hood, W. & L. Time 17.4.

Broad Jump—1st, Varist, W. & L.; 2nd, Eberhardt, W. & L.; 3rd, Apgar, S. M. A. Distance 19 ft. 1-2 in.

High Jump—1st, Herman, S. M. A.; 2nd tic, Wilson, W. & L.; Twist, W. & L. Distance 5 ft. 4 in.

Pole Vault—1st, Wilson, W. & L., Pomeroy, W. & L.; 3rd, Apgar, S. M. A., Herman, S. M. A. Distance 10 ft.

Discuss—1st, Painter, W. & L.; 2nd, Martin, W. & L.; 3rd, Eberhardt, W. & L. Distance 108 ft 9 in.

Shot—1st, Jacobs, W. & L.; 2nd, Apgar, S. M. A.; 3rd, Ehrig, S. M. A. Distance 40 ft. 11 1-4 in.

Javelin—1st, Scofield, S. M. A.; 2nd, Martin, W. & L.; 3rd, Cocke, W. & L. Distance 163 ft.

Voice in the dark— Thursday night in the rain at camp: "Which of the company rivers is this?"

Sentinal: "Halt, who's there?" Klein: "The same guy as before,

only ten minutes later."

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tions will be based upon the year's work. The order from the headmasters office

was as follows: The Staunton Military Academy, Office of the Headmaster.

April 9th, 1927. ACADEMIC ORDER NO. 20. The following is the list of Academic

Decorations for the Third Quarter, ses- sion 1926-1927:

HIGHEST ORDER: Buswell. ORDER, 1ST CLASS: Bateman, K. C.;

Bony-Gamard; Ehrmann, T. D.; Ehr- mann, W. W.; Frank ; Freeman ; Gold- smith ; Klorfein; Nicholson; Ostlund, W. N.; Regar, P. W.; Rose, S.; Sand- berg ; Schwab; Venter; Wood, J. R.

ORDER, 2ND CLASS: Baker, C. B.; Brabrand; Burlingham; Cartwright; Cathcart; Clarke, G. F.; Clarke, O. M.; Clegg; Doyle; Edler;; Hale; Hamel; Houck; Klein, A. R.; Limbach; Mal- lalieu; Mathers; Meister; Molony; Mor- ris, J. D.; Nixon; Ogier; Ostlund, J. J.; Petty, J. F.; Pitt-Smith; Planck; Pol- lard; Rhodes, F. M.; Ross, E. P.; Ruth; Sheibe; Schley; Sheldon; Sparrow; Street; Townsend, P. C.; Villareal; Walker, R.; Willis, R. L.; Woodward, T. E.

ORDER, 3RD CLASS : Akers; Alexan- der, C. A.; Alexander, M.; Ailing; Almy; Auchmuty; Baird, D. J.; Baird, D. L.; Baruch; Benford; Bonnell; Brandt; Briggs; Brown, R. W.; Bunt- ing ; Cann ; Comins ; Condit; Connolly ; Cox, J.; Crosette; Davidson; Davis, R. W.; Diedrich; Dingwall, D. R.; Dis- brow; Dockson; Dressen; DuMond; Earles; Ely; Emerson; Evoy; Faris; Feierabend, L. B.; Feierabend, W. H.; Finkelstein; Forkner; Fry; Garriott; Gemmill; Gleason; Goldwater; Green, A. E.; Griffin; Growdon ; Haley ; Hall, R. E.; Hamilton, J. G.; Hart; Hazlett; Helton; Hicks; Hoffer; Hollins; Hradek; Huddleston; Hustler; Hyde; Hyle; Ihrisky, L. J.; Jenks, G. B.; Johnson, J. R.; Johnston, W. D.; Kable ; Kaulbach; Kingsley; Kitchell; Knight; Kohout; Koppel; Kronheim ; Krudop; Krug; Larimer; Lee; Leighton; Letsch ; Lotspeich, W. W.; Lowry; Luke; Mc- Campbell; McDermott; McSweeney; Mahoney; Malakoff; Mason, J. H.; Matthews; Matzenbacker; Meadows ; Mick; Miller, L. C.; Mills; Minor; Moos; Morgan; Mosher, W. G.; Muel- ler, L. A.; Murray, H. G.; Nathan; Nesbitt; Noble; Nolan; Normile; O'Brien, S. M.; O'Rear; Orme; Pete-

fish; Petty, W. M.; Phillips; Pope; Pritchard ; Rapp ; Raup; Reed, J. D.; Reichner, F. F.; Rittenhouse; Robin- son; Rose; Roth; Rubinstein; Russell, T. H; Saft'ord; Sailer; Schafer, M. J.; Schlesing; Schott; Schriefer; Seeley, E. P.; Sherman; Staples; Steele, L. B.; Stembler, Steuer; Taylor, W.; Thorn- ton ; Townsend, J. C.; Van Horn; Wal- ker, A. J.; Wallace, H.; Weaver, J. C.; Weill; Whitney; Williams, H. H.; Wil- liams, T. D.; Washton; Williamson; Willits; Wittan. o

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Massanutten a smaller school down the Shenandoah Valley, has always put up a stiff argument, but so far the Blue and Gold has been returned victorious in most of the contests. A college fresh- man team always is an uncertainty, but it would be a serious problem, should our team underestimate these new rivals. The game will probably be one of the most difficult on the schedule.

We will entertain our old enemy, the Fishburne Military School, of Wyans- boro, here this year on Armistice Day. The Blue and Gold has won the last two encounters, and, with two basketball games to their credit, and bright pros- pects for baseball, it is expected that Fishburne will put their best into an attempt for a victory here on our home field in order to make up for their old losses.

The other four teams on the sched- ule were played during the past season, and defeated, although Woodbury Forest was beaten by but one point. They may well be counted on for the usual trouble.

It was hoped to have a third and de- ciding game with Manlius, but negotia- tions could not be completed between the authorities of the two schools, and it was decided to let the matter drop. This school is sorry to not meet the Syracuse team again, for they were worthy rivals.

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to the place where they were to take the train. Everything went well until about dinner time, when stomachs began to call for nourishment. But before long, a lunch was distributed, relieving this annoyance.

Camp was reached. We all piled out and formed for marching. It was hot and we were glad to reach the field on which we were to erect tents. Here were pitched a tent or two, a hundred

perhaps. It was still hot and shirts were quickly taken off. Pipes, cigars, and cigarettes made their appearance and those who had finished, lay at ease un- der the shelter of the tent, or took in the delights of a cold shower.

Soupy blew about 4 o'clock and the long lines of hungry cadets waited for their portions with mess-kits rattling and clanging together. After retreat, leave was given and all, tired but happy, went to see the town. The rain came soon and poured down upon unexpecting ca- dets. On returning those without ditch- ed tents found several inches of water awaiting them.

The next morning was hot again. Af- ter P. I., Company's "A" and "B" re- lieved each other at the rifle range. Certain cadets were led to a road cov- ered with large rocks, given mallets, and told to go ahead. They went ahead, literally making little ones out of big ones. It was work fifteen minutes and rest fifteen. The drinking water was scarce, which did not help, for the sun was as hot as ever. However, there was leave that afternoon and extended leave that night, so we felt better.

A word must be said here in thanks for the wonderful treatment that we re- ceived from the people of Winchester. We seldom had to walk to town and people went out of their way on the streets to show us the town or to give us proper directions.

Thursday night it rained worse than ever. Lightning and thunder played their part and certain cadets sleeping in the ammunition tent did not have a very easy night.

Friday morning brought rain still. Breakfast was served during it, but clear weather came about ten o'clock. Then soaked cadets emerged from their blankets to build fires and try to dry wet clothes. About noon word came out that we were going home. This was received in several ways. Many wanted to stay while some were glad to leave. Those who were easily taken by colds were in a bad fix and others really enjoyed the conditions. However, every one made his roll and pack and prepared to break cam]). When word defiinitely came out tents were struck and rolled. The afternoon saw us all working like fiends. Tents were car- ried and piled continuously on trucks, poles and muddy stakes collected, cots stacked up and loaded.

Finally around six o'clock about six hundred muddy cadets crawled up the road to the station. Again our stomachs

clamored, but were not this time ap- peased. We climbed wearily upon the train and gladly threw off our packs. After many hours of waiting and some delays, the B. & O. train finally con- sented to bring us to Staunton. Then came the final march to school where we dropped on our beds, blankets or no blankets.

However, it has been declared an in- teresting experience by many, and sev- eral amusing incidents happened.

We are now reading with real ap- preciation, of the trouble in the Mis- sissippi Valley, and heartily sympathize with anyone who may be wet. All in all, it was quite amusing.

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