vol. staunton military academy, kables, virginia, friday...

VOL. 16

KAKE-WALK

EDITION KAKE-WALK

EDITION

Staunton Military Academy, Kables, Virginia, Friday, February 17, 1933 No. 10

CORPS IS OPTIMISTIC AS GREAT EVENT DRAWS NEAR

Directors Confident of Out- doing Last Year's Per-

formance

IS GREATEST ANNUAL CADET SHOW AT S. M. A.

[Various Committee's Work is Completed as Final

Day is Near

Tuesday night at eight o'clock sharp an event, "Struttin' Fo' De Cake," unique among American preparatory schools, and the greatest undergraduate activity at Staunton Military Academy, will be ushered in to the strains of "At a Geor- gia Camp Meeting," popular old time kake walk number. The directors of this year's performance are William H. Truesdell, of Charlotte, N. C, and David P. Carey ,of New York City. The assistant directors are Klcpper, D. H., Lee, E. W., Wolfe, C, and Reardon, J. P., who is also acting as announcer for the performance. It is the opinion of the directors that this performance will sur- pass last year's great show, in both in- genuity and high class entertainment.

The committees which have supervision over the different parts of "Struttin' Fo' De Kake" are—Stunts : P. Huckins, chairman; A. A. Smith, C. B. Mauch, R. M. Salassa, E. A. Zelonis, G. D. Schlcmmcr. Advertising: L. L. Bret- schneidcr, chairman; L. P. Bricken, C. L. Brookes, K. C. Sloan, R. B. Morse. Kake-walking: C. H. Truesdell, chairman ; H. L. Murray, H. Eisler, E. L. Eggiman, J. T. Donovan. Ushering: T. P. C. Forbes, chairman; H. S. Haight, H. C. Neligh. Program : B. Af. Middle- ton, C. W. Cook. Perade: D. L. Cass, chairman; R. G. Hoffcckcr, C. J. Lang, J. A. Stephenson, O. Fogler, S. C. Red- man. Reception: J. Del Prete, chairman ; R. E. Cole, J. C. Jones, S. A. Ash- ton, J. H. Sypherd. Seating: F. J. Cra- mer, chairman; J. P. Gwyer, D. L. Shu- ker, R. E. Rainey, H. E. Painter, J. Earle. Lighting: J. W. Smith, chairman; W. L. Sprague, P. L. Hooper.

S. M. A. Lead-Slingers Compete in Turkey-Shoot;

Salassa Bags the Game

A new and different kind of competition was tried by the S. M. A. Rifle team on the range Saturday night. Due to the kindness of the team's captain, Ned Lee, this was a good old "Turkey Shoot," with a turkey as first prize, sev- enty-five cents as second price, .and twenty-five cents as third prize. A swat from every member of the rifle team consisted the booby prize.

The winner could have practically been picked out before the competition really started if the regular bulls-eye targets had been used, since it can soon be observed who arc the best shots. Tn order to avoid this and to make it more interesting for everyone, turkey targets were procured. These targets are on a piece of paper about nine by twelve inches. In each corner and the middle are turkeys. They are colored naturally and resemble the live turkey. Certain parts of the body count for hits and other parts do not. The real difficulty lies in the fact that at fifty feet it is extremely hard—in fact almost impos- sible—to distinguish one part from another.

Keen competition and great excitement reigned for almost an hour while the actual firing was taking place, hi order to calm the boys, they were taken—after the firing—to the armory where ice cream and cake were served. During the refreshments the prizes were awarded. Salassa, firing 44 points out of fifty got

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Sixty-Three Cadets Rate Superior Conduct Ratings

A list of conduct records, published by the Commandant's Office, shows that the cadets have upheld their good stand- ard of deportment during the second quarter. There arc sixty-three men who have succeeded in obtaining superior conduct grades during the last quarter. They are:

Abbott, Ackart, Ashton, Baldwin, Bell, Bricken, Brown, W. A., Cole, Costello, Cramer, C. T., Dalton, G. F., Edwards, F.ggiman, Kramers, Fischer, Fitz-Sim- mons, Gulbrandsen, Hartenstcin, Ffeaney, Hooper, P. T., Hughs, Irvine, W. T., Kueffel, Knight, Kreidcr, Ladner, A. H, Lee, Lindsav, McCoy, Middleton, Mills, Mitchell, Neligh, Owen, Parriot, Pelletl, Place, Porter. Prebal, T. J., Parish, Ramirez, Reber, Redman, Robh, Roes- sing, Rose, Salassa, Schmidt, Senft, Shukcr, Sloan, Smith, A. V, Smith, J. W., Smith, P. R„ Staff, Stitch, Sze, Taggart, Truesdale, C. T., Truesdale, W. H, White, E. J., Wonson, Young.

TWO YEAR BUSINESS SIX OUTFITS TO PRESENT COURSE IS PUNNED NOVEL STUNTS ON TUESDAY

Will be Added to the Present Classical and Scientific

Curricula

\\. H. TRUESDELL

Co-Director Struttin' Fo' De Kake, 193.?

Plans For Securing Another Leg on Speaking

Trophy are Being Laid

At the meeting of the Woodrow Wil- son Literary Society last Saturda}', an- nouncement was made relative to the state contest in Public Speaking. It is planned to enter, as usual, one man in this event; this man to be selected by means of a preliminary contest.

Entry in the elimination is by no means limited to the literary society members. The only rule thus far announced is that manuscript of the speecii—that is, the first draft—lie in the hands of Major Brice before February 25th. The topic is to lie on any subject of general or timely interest and is not necessarily to lie in the oratorical form. Revision of the speeches will lie thorough before ac- tive speaking work begins.

At present the public speaking trophy is in the hands of this school. Shapiro having won the state championship last May. It is hoped that S. M. A. will he able to place another good speaker in the field, to win another leg toward permanent possession of the trophy.

On account of the sligbtness of competition during the past few years, it is not planned that a debating team be entered at Charlottesville this spring. The trophy in this field is also in the hands of Staunton; debating teams from this school have succeeded in annexing state championship title six out of the past nine years.

Among those already entered for Public Speaking are Voss, Carey, Par- riott, Thompson, Casto, Carey, deVeer, Seder, and Barlow. Any others who arc interested should submit their names to Major Brice.

Next fall there is to lie installed in the school curriculum a two year business course, the prerequisite of which is the successful completion of two years regular high school work. This course is intended to give a general business training to those who are not going to college. No part of the course will be open to cadets trying to gain entrance to a higher educational institution.

The first year of the course will in- clude bookkeeping, English, general business training (first semester), salesmanship (second semester), and business arithmetic. The second year tin following topics will lie studied : account- ing, business English, business law (first semester), economic geography (second semester), and economics.

The English studied during the first year will be quite similar to the third year of high school English with an em- phasis laid on composition, punctuation, and diction. There will lie numerous readings from modern authors. The business English is placed in the course

i to provide a complete course of instruc- tion and exercise material to fit a student to speak and write readily the clear, correct, forceful English that is required in the transaction of present day business. The three main topics taken up in the business English courses are: word study (grammar), sentence study, and business communication.

The general business training is a survey of the fundamental business practices which have been shown to be the most valuable. It contains general

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A. B. C. Re-Elects Ackart For Second Term President

The Alpha Bible Club at the regular Sunday meeting, February 5th, elected its officers for the second semester. Ackart was re-elected president, Fischcr was elected vice-president, and Menczer, J. B., was re-elected as secretary.

The president of the club wishes to announce that the members of the committees are to lie as follows : Member- ship Committee—Roessing, chairman, Oehrig, Fitz-Simmons, and Casto. So- cial Committee—Menczer, L. F., chairman, Rose, Bricken, and Ramirez.

Carey, D., Newly Elected Head of Literary Society

With the arrival of a new regime headed by Cadet Lieutenant Carey, D. P., the Woodrow Wilson Literary Society- is undergoing a radical change in policy.

In a short address during the first meeting since his election. President Carey said: "The Woodrow Wilson Lit- erary Society has, up to the present time, been an overworked source of easy Fmglish credits. This must stop.

The new policy, now in effect, is as fol-lows: The maximum of credits given will be, as previously, five. Each man will be called upon three times during the quarter, and will make, in his three appearances, an informal talk, a formal talk, and a book report. Two credits will be given for a formal address, while one will be given for an informal talk or a book report. Each of these will be graded by the critic, Major Brice, and his grades will determine the points or fractions of a point earned. For in- stance, a 70% grade on a I>ook report will earn seven tenths of one point. One credit will be given for perfect attendance."

Other officers recently elected are: Cadet Voss, the retiring president, now secretary; and Cadet Dalton, J. S., treasurer, who has held this same post in the past.

Five Cadets in Junior School Dept. Get Awards

At the termination of the second quarter five cadets in the Junior School De- partmtent were awarded decorations in recognition of their fine scholastic work. They were :

Order, 1st class. Patch. Order, 2nd class, Sencer and Russell. Order, 3rd class, Herbert and Mil

dull. Two other Junior students lost their

chance for the academic decorations because of their poor conduct record.

Cadets to Make Merry at Formal Hop Tonight

The new gym will tonight be the scene of one of the gayest social affairs of the winter season, as the annual mid- Winter Formal Hop is opened to the seductive strains of Billy Morrison's orchestra. A satisfactory turnout, is expected to gather and make the evening a riot of color and enjoyment.

The Cotillion Club, ably skippered by Cadet Major Del Prete and backed by Lt. Cooksey, is on its toes at presenting this long awaited hop to the corps. To- night's dance is the result of patient labor by the Cotillion Club, cadet organization for the supervision of dances. The decorations and music arc of the best; sure to please all.

The spectacle of the Mid-Winter For- mal is always a striking one. The cadet uniform, with glittering dress-coat buttons form an attractive contrast witli the gay attire of the young ladies present. The decorations too will harmonize and will be in perfect taste. Despite the (inadaptability of the new gym for dec- orating purposes, a new and original scheme has been conceived that will make an instant bit.

• The hop will start at 10:00 P. M. on the dot, and all who intend to go are asked to arrive as promptly as possible, thereby getting the dances smoothly off to a flying start that will end only in the "wee small hours o' the morn."

Dr. F. Crosby Morgan Will Present Addresses

A series of religious addresses will lie delivered at the Academy during the week of February 26th to March 5th, by Dr. F. Crossley Morgan. This series of addresses will be similar to the series given by Dr. John Timothy Stone last year.

Dr. Morgan is the son of Dr. G. Campbell Morgan, who is recognized as one of the world's leading preachers and Bible teachers. The son is a worthy successor of a famous father, and has become very popular as a preacher and teacher since making his home in America.

Dr. Morgan was born in England, being educated at The Holm School, Lon- don, and the Douglas Collegiate School, Cheltenham. He was a member of the Cambridge University Officers Training Corps and the Tenth Officer Cadet Bat- talion, Gailes, Scotland. During the war he served in the British Expeditionary

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D. P. CAREY

Co-Director Struttin' Fo' De Kake, 1933

Ward Bright, '28, 111 With Mysterious Malady

That Baffles Medicos

(The following story appeared in last Monday's Camden, N. J., Courier-] our ri- al. Ward Bright, and his twin brother Cooper, popular cadets here for several years, graduated from S. M. A. in 1928).

Philadelphia, Pa., February 13th.— Physicians in Jefferson Hospital, Phil- adelphia, today are striving to save the life of Ward Bright, 23, son of Mayor William H. Bright, of Wildwood, who is the victim of a mysterious paralysis that bewilders medical men.

Bright was stricken Saturday shortly after be returned from a funeral of a friend in Philadelphia—who also bad been stricken with an undiagnosed dis- ease. State police cleared a traffic path for an ambulance bearing Bright to Philadelphia after Dr. G. F. Dandois, family physician, ordered his removal to the institution. He was accompanied by his mother and twin brother, Cooper, and his wife.

1 >r. S. F. Gilpin, assistant neurologist of the hospital, was awaiting his arrival. A f ter making an immediate examination, Dr. Gilpin refused to comment.

Bright was attacked by a stray dog two weeks ago, his father said. The animal was killed by an animal society but the head was not examined for rabies. Bright was given eleven Pasteur treatments, then suffered a slight attack of grip, according to his father.

Bright was paralyzed from the waist down Saturday morning. Wildwood doc- tors called into consultation admitted they were baffled. They expressed opinions that a combination of the effects of the clog bite and grip may have caused paralysis. The youth's father said the serum used to check the effects of the dog bite was purchased fresh in Phila- delphia and rushed to the resort.

Bright is a graduate of Rutgers Uni- versity and Staunton Military Academy. After bis graduation last year he spent considerable lime abroad. When stricken he was in charge of his father's real esiate office at Wildwood.

Oehrig Wins Gold Piece for Work in Bible Study

Cadet Corporal Henry A. Oehrig, of the Band has received a five dollar gold piece for excellence in the Alpha Bible Club work. Colonel T. H. Russell awarded the prize at the special formation for academic decorations. Mrs. A. C. Evans, the mother of Roy C. Evans, '25, is the donor of the gold piece. Every semester Mrs. Evans gives this sum of money to a member of the Alpha Bible Club in recognition of bis good work. Cadet Oehrig is the third member of the club to receive this honor.

Brooks is Elected the President of Blackfriars

The old members of the Blackfriars Club met last week to form the nucleus of this year's bigger and better dramatic club. At the meeting, an election took place, making Brooks the president of the organization. Middleton and Carey, D. P., were elected vice-president and secretary-treasurer respectively, while Hoffecker was made sergeant-at-arms. Because of previous experience and a great aptitude in that line, Chapman was appointed chief electrician, while Ackart, having done considerable behind-stage work in his pre-cadet days was given the job of stage manager. The members voted their approval of Capt. Ben- son's plans and decided to help him as much as possible in putting the club back to its old-time honored position among the Hill's extra-curricula activities.

Cast Prepares Elaborately for the Best Stunt Night

Ever Held

DIRECTORS GIVE SYSTEM TO BE USED IN JUDGING

Prominent Citizens of City will Select the Winners of

Contests

From the seven organizations contest- ing for the honor of entering in the annual Stunt Night next Tuesday, six will put on their stunts. To date of issue the outfit that will be eliminated could not be determined but it is known that everv company has one good stunt, and some companies have two, which show the result of much arduous labor.

The stunts which follow the Grande Peerade are carefully worked out and will interest the onlooking populace to a large degree. They contain thrills, my» tery, some dramatic ability, and much burlesque. The Peerade will contain representatives from each organization as well as many individual entrants. Some depend on the thought behind the float while others depend entirely on their carpentry ability to win the prize.

The first stunt involves considerable dramatic ability. It is entitled "Collabo- ration," and deals with two very famous authors whose philosophies are radically different. After a lifetime of controver- sy they are thrown together in an auto- mobile crash. They suddenly find themselves patients in the same ward of Western State Hospital. What happens under these circumstances will be un- folded at the proper time.

"The second stunt, entitled "Heaven- ly Bent for ," opens at the pearly gates with St. Peter on the job. Three, who have attained everlasting happiness, have tired of the monotony of eternal joy and desire to return to earth. The good Peter allows them to slip out on condition that they return before the hour of midnight or be forever damned.

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Ackart has Highest Average For the Second Quarter;

Many are Decorated

The sixth Academic Order, published February 4, announced the winners of the academic decorations for the second quarter.

For the second time this year, the cadet having the highest average did not rate a "ninety-pin," and so there was no Highest Order decoration awarded. This past quarter there were six "ninety-pin" men. Honorable Mention was given to Cadet R. J. Ackart, who had the highest average, 95, in spite of an 88 among his studies.

The following is the list of Academic Decorations for the second quarter, ses- sion 1932-1933:

Order, 1st Class—de Veer, Halber- stadt, Hughes, Pierson, Sloan, Thomas.

Order, 2nd Class—Ackhart, Barlow, Binder, Brelschneider, de Jesus, Eisler, Feurerstein, Irvin, G. A., Parriott, Part- Ian, Pellett, Rose, Seder, Slevin, Smith, A. A., Swartz, R. L., Valz.

Order, 3rd Class—Baird, Bamberger, Bernstein, Brantley, Brooks, Brown, W. A. Carey, G. W., Cass, Casto, Chapman, Costello, Dalrymple, Dalton, G. F., Dal- ton, J. S., Dworetzky, Eberhard, Eggi- man, Emmers, Eubank, G. A., Fischer, M. C, Fitz-Simons, Fogler, Gregory. Gulbrandsen, Haner, Hartenstcin, Hean- ey, Heizer, Henry, Hoagland, Hoffecker, Hooper, P. L., Horger, Howie, Huffman,

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Cadet Bricken is Made Sec. of Junior Council

The twenty-five cadets from S. M. A. attending the Prep. School Y. M. C. A. Conference elected Bricken, L. P., as their representative to the junior council. The prospective members of the council were required to have an interest in the Y. M. C. A. work and they could be picked only from those who are returning for the year 1933-34. Cadet Bricken, being a junior and an ardent enthusiast in the Y. M. C. A. and Alpha Bible Club work, was a fine choice. When the junior council met for organization, Bricken was made secretary of that au- gust body. Last year, when the conference was held at the University of Vir- ginia, Joe F. Kinney was elected the member of the junior council.

The S. M. A. cadets who were dele- gates at the conference were: Ashton. Ackart, Bricken, Casto, DeVeer, Dalton, J., Fitz-Simmons, Frickey, Fischer, Hooper, P., Kenney, A. H, Keuffel, Lindsay, Middleton, Menczer, J., Menc- zer, L., Oehrig, Reber, Roessing, Rose, Raider, H, Stephens, Sencer, Schmidt and Voss.

THE KABLEGRAM

1 Jke Ivalblegram. Published bi-weekly during the school year by

the cadets of Staunton Military

CAFT. W. H. KABLE 1837-1912 COL. W. G. KABLE 1872-1920

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1933

WHO'S WHO AMONG OUR JUDGES

An Interesting Letter

Elsewhere on this page is printed a most interesting letter from an old boy who was here during the year of the great fire—when Staunton Military Academy was practically destroyed. The letter was written by Mr. David L. Soles, of McKeesport, Pa., and gives a vivid account, not only of the fire that consumed two barracks, but also of some of the military and disciplinary procedures here about thirty years ago. Also he lets slip the fact that cadets in those days were much the same kind of boys as they are today.

Mr. Soles mentions "Little Bill's" office. The Little Bill referred to was the late Col. William G. Kable, who succeeded the first Capt. Kable as president and owner of S. M. A. Mr. Soles has furnished the school with a list of names of cadets he remembered in those days, together with other data he remembered as a cadet. His service to the school in this matter is greatly appreciated, for practically all school records up to 1904 were destroyed in the fire he describes.

No doubt there are other old boys of those days who could supplement Mr. Sole's records of the time. Their letters and reminiscences would be greatly- appreciated and welcomed by THE

KABLEGRAM and the authorities of the school.

DR. F. CROSBY MORGAN

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Forces in France, Belgium, and Ger- many. He was gassed in the Forest of Neippe, decorated by King George V with the Military Cross for "gallantry in action" at Ledegham, Belgium, Oc- tober, 1917.

Dr. Morgan came to the United States in 1919, completed studies for the Christian Ministry under the supervision of his father, and was ordained as a Presbyterian minister in 1920. Since that time he has served as pastor of churches in Albion, Indiana, and at Sparta and Augusta, Georgia. A few years ago he gave up the pastorate to devote his entire time to the conducting of Bible Institutes and Conferences, and has become a favorite at summer assemblies and conferences throughout the entire country.

During the week that Dr. Morgan will lie in Staunton he will speak each day, at both Mary Baldwin College and the Academy. At night he will speak at the First Presbyterian Church.

The addresses at the Academy will take place each day just before dinner at a period to be provided for that pur- pose. The subjects for the addresses will be:

Monday—Sportsmanship. Tuesday—Why Study the Bible? Wednesday—A Tragic Question. Thursday—The Forgotten Factor. Friday—The Marks of Jesus. o

We wonder if there is any truth in the rumor that Bill Cook is going to have his senior picture retaken since he received his sergeant chevrons.

Letters From Old Boys

ELIMINATION OF STUNTS MAJOK ALEXANDER M. PATCH, Professor of Military Science and Tactics,

S.AEA. MAJOR MARSHALL M. BRICE, Head of Department of English, S. M. A. CAPTAIN ROBERT F. BISCOE, Department of English, S. M. A.

GRAND PEERADE .Miss MARY RIDGELY GIBBS, Department of Expression, Stuart Hall Miss EMILY WELLS SMITH, Director of Dramatics, Fairfax Hall MR. JULIUS L. WIT/., Vice-President, Augusta National Bank

STUNTS MR. WILLIAM EWINC, Attorney MRS. PARKER FOX, Department of Dramatics, Mary Baldwin College Alus. NAJAH C. TAYLOR, President Theatre Guild, Staunton MRS. HERBERT MCK. SMITH, President D. A. R. JUDGE FLORIDUS CKOSHY, Trust Officer, National Valley Bank MRS. JOSEPH COCHRAN, Viee-Prseidcnt, Augusta Garden Club .MR. WAYT GIBBS, /'resident of C. E.-','<'. Telephone Co.

KAKE-W.ALKING MISS LOUISE RICHARDSON, Department of Physical Training, Stuart I lull DR. RICHARD P. BELL, Surgeon MR. WAYT IS. TIMBERLAKE, Cashier, Augusta National hank

S. M. A. Goes Down for Third Defeat of Season

S. M. A. was defeated by Fork Un- ion Military Academy in the Kablcs Gym February 15. This was the third straight game that the Blue and Gold basketeers have lost. The main reason that the Kableitcs. lost this game, it is believed, was that there was quite a bit of faulty passing wdiich led to reckless- ness in the fourth quarter. The score- was close throughout the game, being 18-12 in favor of S. M. A. at the half.

In the second half each team had their spurt which brought the scores up. Shuker, Schenk, and C'ranor boosted the S. M. A. score eight points while the entire Fork Union team co-operated to boost their score twenty-three points.

Captain Thomas, Fork Union Coach, slated after the game, "My team played the best game they have played this year. 1 enjoy coming to S. M. A. as much as any other school we play. I think that S. M. A. is one of the best teams we have yet played and T wish to compliment them on their clean playing and hard fighting."

When Captain Summers, S. M. A. coach, was asked for a statement concerning his team so far this season he replied: "Success in basketball is not due to basketball ability altogether but to the effort and constant plugging lighting. I have had better teams at S. M. A. but never a harder fighting one than the present club."

M. A. Swimming Team is Defeated by W. & L.

An encouraging turnout saw S. M. A.'s swimmers submerged by the Washington and Lee Freshmen in the new pool. The highlight of the meet was Staunlon's game opposition to a more experienced W. & L. team that altogether out-classed the home team.

In the meet Gilbert in the 220, Stitch and Ackarl in the breast stroke, and Brooks and Cole in the dives showed promising performances. Place stepped out and indicated what he can accom- plish.

The following meet:

220 yard relay- len. Willis, Reed

are the results of the

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S. M. A. LEAD-SLINGERS


the turkey for first -nze; Sprague, firing 42 out of 50 got second prize, sev- enty-five cents; while Schubert, firing 34 out of fifty, got twenty-five cents. Tommy Bamberger, firing only 8 out of 50 got sixteen good hard cracks.

Full, and in the best of humor, the gathering dispersed to their respective quarters, determined to practice harder and do better work for Ned, who had given them such an enjoyable time.

won by W . & Lanier; time 1

SO yards backstroke—Vragee (W. & [..), Raider (S. M. A.), Metin (W. & L). Time .34.4.

Diving—Fenis (W. & L), Brooks (S. M. A.), Cole (S. AI. A.).

50 yard free style—Lanier (W. & L.), Allen (W. & 1..), Place (S. M. A.). Time 27.4.

50 yard breast-stroke—Vardaman (W. & L.), Stitch (S. M. A.), Ackart (S. M. A.). Time .39.

220 yard free style—Reed (W. & L.), Magee (W. & L), Gilbert (S. M. A.). Time 2:44.

100 yard free style—Lanier (W. &L.), Allen (W. & 1..)', Raider (S. M. A.). Time 1 :09.3.

SUMMARY Washington and Lee Frosli 48 Staunton Military Academy 18

WINNERS OF 90-PTNS


Hunt, Johnson, E. D., Karger, Kenney, A. H., Keuffel, Klepper, Klorfein, Lang, E., Lazarus, McFaydcn, N. G., McFay- den, R. W., Mattes, Mauch, Menczer, J. B., Menczer, L. F., Milne, Morse, Neligh, Ramirez, Rifflard, Rocssing, Salassa, Sal- omon, Sautter, Schmidt, Schubert, Sen ft, Sharpe, Shields, Smith, P. R., Stanford, Stephens, Stephenson, Stich, Sweet, Truesdeli, C. L., Voss, Wagner, Walters, Walton, Wayman, Wcllinghoff, White, Wieland, Wolfe, Wonson, Young.

B-R-A-Y-S BY THE JU<; HEAD

McKeesport, Pa., Jan. 27, 1933.

Col. T. H. Russell, Dear old friend:

Since receiving the directory last I une 1 have been busy trying to help locate some of the old boys through looking over the records I have and comparing them with your book. I have just found a book that 1 kept while 1 was at S. M. A. with a lot of addresses in it and I am making a copy of them and enclosing them with this letter. There was one other boy who, 1 remember, kept addresses, and that was Wells Goodhue now located at San Pedro, Cal.

Any information you may want concerning the fire I can give you because I was on guard duty that night. When the fire started I was walking the stone wall that ran from the bath rooms at the old barracks over to that water spigot below Little Bill's office. I remember of you rooming in the new building that caught fire first. I think it started in the storage room that was between those two rooms which faced the dance hall on the top floor.

Don't you think it a good idea to put a page in the book with names of for- mer teachers such as Capts. Whyte, Hol- liday, Daniels, Alaloney, Hoover, Jun- kins, Manuel, Drummond, Staevens, Hodges, Abrams, Tohn Kable, and Ham- mitt?

11' there are any questions you would like to ask concerning the Carr house, Tannehill, or Hoover House, please be free to write.

I have the following books: .V. .A/. A. Cadet, published Nov. 1904. .V. M. A. Cadet, published Ian. 1905. S. M. A. Cadet, published Mar. 31,

1905. .V. M. A. Cadet, published May, 1905. Blue and Gold, (first annual,) 1906. A great deal has been written con-

cerning the fire but here are my recollec- tions of it. I entered the academy in the fall of 1904, roomed in the old barracks (the building that was the second to catch fire. "I They were building the new building that fall. When it was completed we moved into it. On Sunday night, Nov. 20, 1904, I went to church, afterwards went to my room and went to bed. At 12 o'clock I was awakened to go on guard duty. At that time we would get up at nights and walk the beat in order to obtain credit hours. Then on Monday if we had any guard it would be taken off our credit. Well,

1 remember the bell in the town Y. M. C. A. had just tolled three and 1 was over by Capt. Kable's office when some one yelled "fire." I turned around and saw the new building in flames. I ran up to Capt. Kable's and kicked at the door and told the Captain lhat the new Barracks was on fire. He grabbed his fire extinguisher, he and Capt. Daniels rushed to the fire. I followed but stop- ped at my room on the second floor to awaken my room mates. One boy, Dipplod, ran down over the hill, jump- ed the fence, and turned in the fire alarm. 1 remember of hearing that 21 for a long time. I think there were only seven of us on duty that night. T can remember that roll call on the from campus with all our belongings piled there. I remember the cheers that went up when we found that all the boys were safe. There was a guard posted to watch what we had saved. Monday night found us at Edmunsons where we stayed till we were furloughed (the fur- lough 1 still have in my scrap book). After we returned after the holidays we went next door to Mrs. Bickles where we roomed until the end of the term. There were some rooming at Slaters, too. There was a building built on top of the old foundation of the old barracks that we went to school in that we called Kable's Ark. That was the building that the books were stolen from (hid in Bickle's barn) also where the water was ut in the gas pipes.

The next year the new building was completed and we were in better shape than we were the year before.

I have tried to make some correc- tions and let you have all the information I could.

Enclosed is the list that I have checked.

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PERSONALS

On February 4, Maj. H. C James, of the Physics department, received notice of his promotion to Captain, Chemical W''arfare, in the Reserve Corps, United States Army.

Mr. William J. Brand, 223 Washing- ton Terrace, Audubon, N. J., was a vis- itor on the Hill February 11, 12, 13. Bill is the manager and leader of an orchestra, consisting of twelve pieces, which has been playing at many large cities in the east.

The Blue and Gold tank team making its reappearance this year after a pro- tracted absence of several years is greatly handicapped by lack of experience. Some talent is being developed under the able coaching of Capt. Brown. These conditions preclude any chance of having an outstanding team this year. Next season's team will be built on the foundation of the 'M team and will bear fruit from the hard work now being done.

The rumor about Murphy's demise is unfounded. At present he is resting at .Mrs. Beardsworth's following his treat- ment by the vet.

Stunt Night is going "high hat" this year it seems.

"The meat is wet." Have you ever heard that statement? It's the messhall chiefs' quaint way of saying that the meat is all gone.

There is a certain subdivision in this school whose members spend their spare time playing Blind Man's Buff. 11 seems only yesterday that—.

It was tough lhat the basketball team had to break its record of eight straight victories. It would seem that the Navy "Plcbcs" are not in our diet; that goes for basketball only. The Jug Head pre- dicts that our boxing team will dupli- cate ils win over the Navy "Plebes" that is snared two years ago.

A tale comes lo these ears that would make any man quail. A certain kadet sent out three bids lo tonight's formal hop; one to his local charmer (who he intended to take), one to the girl back home, and also one to a muchacha at a not too distant school. They all ac- cepted! AI ore fun.

Thinking of bids, Charlie Fay wants to know what kind of a girl has R. S. V. P. for her initials?

Cass does the cutest disappearing act with a chair.

Some of the boys are anxiously awaiting the morrow. It seems that Stuart Hall is giving a tea dance tomorrow afternoon. The Friday Night Patrol will be in full force.

Good old Lanpher is back among us once more.

Add oddities of life: Schlemmer's red, awe inspiring sweater. There's a story to the effect that he sleeps in it. What a night!

A certain popular officer would like to know how to keep his dress chevrons from losing that brilliant finish.

The "A" vs. "B" basketball tilt went a five minute extra period before "A" Company won 26 to 24. "B" Company was leading by one point when the game ended, but a foul shot made by A Company after the game was over tied the score and thus, the extra period.

The cadet who I most detest Is the one who, not at my behest, Beats me to my box each day And in his silly simpering way Carelessly hiding his evident glee, Says that there's no mail for me. I of course should much prefer My number unknown to that hated cur, And find out for myself, at last, If I have mail, a welcome task.

Shrapnel, School Annual Assuming Finished State

The '33 edition of the Shrapnel, S. M. A. annual, is steadily progressing under the united efforts of the staff. Practi- cally all of the lesser copy has been completed. The dummy has been finished, and all the individual pictures are in. Group pictures will be taken shortly with the advent of warmer weather. The senior write-ups and features are nearly done.

This year's book will be a much more complete and attractive volume. Three colors, including that of the picture, will be used on each senior page; this in place of the two formerly used. A section of the book will be devoted to Stunt Night and a generous portion will be given over to snapshots, which, by the way, will be more carefully chosen than hithertofore.

Most of the new features are carefully guarded secrets which are intended to be absolute surprises to the corns.

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of V. Fresh Lose to Blue and Gold Boxers

The Blue and Gold boxers continued [their forward strides towards an undefeated season by defeating the strong

University freshmen punchers by a close score of five to three. A capacity crowd filled Kable's Gym and saw the S. M. A. mittmen hammer their way to a well tarned victory.

Seldom has a more gripping set of bouts been seen at this place. Swift action was the order of things, and the swift pace kept the spectators contin- ually on their feet. Seven bouts were decided by the decision route and one by default. Fred Cramer, S. M. A. giant heavyweight, continued to win without fighting.

Five of the seven bouts were either won or lost in three round decisions, but in the 158 and 188 pound classes it took four rounds to decide.

The first five bouts furnished the most thrills. McGrael's fight with Brooks was by far the most outstanding •of the evening. Brooks having a state wide reputation, and knock-out records as long as his arm, was able to show none of his real skill against McGrael, who clearly showed himself one of Capt. Joe's headiest and clearest fighters. The popular opinion of the spectators seemed to be that McGrael won, but the referee thought otherwise.

"Herbie" Eisler, S. M. A.'s brilliant 118 pounder, easily won his bout with his usual display of calmness and ef- fective punching. Hylton, Virginia, >howed ability to fight and to take punishment, but was no match for Eisler.

In the 128 pound class Frye, S. At. A., lost to Carey, Virginia, but not without Imtting up a wonderful scrap. Frye took much severe punishment at the hands of tlie Virginia fighter, but stood up well.

In the 138 pound class Brooks won a close decision from McGrael. McGrael's headwork and ring generalship was superb. He had Brooks completely puz- zled throughout the fight and gave his full share of punches.

In the 148 pound class Morse, S. AT. A., won a three round decision from Leonard. The S. M. A. boxer piled up a lead in the first round and then came back so strong in the second that he gained sufficient lead over his opponent lo cinch the fight, having the possibility of a K. 0. in the third round. He so weakened himself in the second thai he was forced to take the defense in the third.

In the 158 pound class Mohn, S. M. A., won a four round decision over Mc- Clung. McClung had the bout practically won in the end of the third round, but a fourth round was called. 11 was in this round that Mohn showed his real ability by sending McClung rocking and reeling into the ropes at the time of the bell.

In the 168 pound class Wilkin, ginia, won a four round decision "Popeye" Donovan. Both were cautious until the second round when Donovan started landing his left hooks. Wilkin used his right to great advantage in the third, and clearly won in the fourth by his aggressiveness.

In the 178 pound class I)e Liberty won a three round decision over Conniff. Conniff displayed the better form and was the aggressor throughout, but still "Nic" put up a good fight.

In the unlimited class Cramer, S. M. A., won by forfeiture.

Vir- over very

Blue and Gold Quintet Romps Over Randolph-Macon

The Blue and Gold Basketeers continued their forward stride on the court by defeating Randolph-Macon Academy by a score of 46-17. Capt. Summers started the second team and let them stay about half of the second quarter. At this point the first team was put in lo run up the score, and to keep in shape. At the beginning of the third quarter the greater part of the second team was put in again and before the game was over practically the entire squad was in.

Although the game was one-sided from the start and at the end the Randolph- Macon team had taken a trouncing, they must get all credit due them for their excellent sportsmanship and clean playing. From all appearances and from the S. M. A. players, opinions were that they were the cleanest team they bad yet played.

Don Klepper was the high scorer for the Blue and Gold team, making ten points. Five points were made by Raid- in of Randolph-Macon, making him high-scorer for the opposing team.

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S. M. A. Boxers Defeat W. and L. Fresh 7 to 1

A combination of clever, amusing, and hard fought bouts marked the second triumph of the Staunton boxers. The W. & L. Fresh put up a real scrap, their men being hard nuts to crack.

The first bout of the evening between Pitcher, of W. & L., and Eisler, in the 115 pound class was very unusual. In place of the expected light-weight class bout, a typical heavyweight slugging match ensued. Pitcher was perhaps one of the gamest and toughest fighters that has ever entered an S. M. A. ring. Kis- ler hit him with everything he had and took the decision after three rounds.

Cooke, W. & L., and Fry put on a show similar to the first bout. The W. & L. lad seemed done for several times, but fought back so stubbornly that the light had to go an extra round, after wdiich the Staunton boy emerged victorious.

In the 135 pound class, Wharton, \\ . & L., and MacGrail staged a very clever three rounds of intense action. Both boys fought in an easy manner and re- sorted to ring tricks. The match went to S. M. A. on MacGrail's endurance and generalship.

Captain Morse of S. M. A., was right in his usual style. He very cooly and cleverly outboxed his man in every fash- ion and was clearly deserving of the three round decision.

Donovan put on a fine exhibition ot the cleanest, coolest, and cleverest boxing yet seen this year when he scored a technical knockout over Davis, W. & L. "Popeye's" left hooks were perfect, and after he knocked Davis down twice in the second round, the bout was stopp- ed. "Popeye's" future is really promising. Mr. Davis deserves much credit for the gameness he showed.

Jean of \Y. & 1.., and Earle fought a furious two and a half rounds before the latter was knocked out. Jack show- eel no end of "guts," and S. M. A. was right behind him. This was bis first light, and his lack of knowledge of the sport greatly handicapped him. He really won the hearts of all present, and Staunton is proud of him even in defeat.

The bouts in the 175 pound and unlimited classes were forfeited to S. M. A.

S. M. A. Swimmers Lose to Mercersburg Prep 53-13

Klepper's Scoring Helps to Down Woodberry Five

! On February 11 Staunton's plucky

swimmers drove onto the "Hill" after meeting defeat at the hands of a superior and more experienced team at Mer- cersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pa. It was the first time that S. M. A. had en- countered Mercersburg. Although clearly outclassed in all events the Kablc tank- men put up a wonderful showing.

Mercersburg took first and second in all events but one, 100 yard free style. In this race O'Keef, of Mercersburg, was disqualified for leaving his lane, putting Greene into second place.

Brooks showed excellent form in the diving, but both he and Cole were handicapped by a poor board which they were unable to get used to. The final score of the entire meet was 53-13 in Eavof of Mercersburg.

200 yard relay—won by Mercersburg, Buttram, Kirman, Holzer. Time 1 :46.1.

Fancy Diving—(1) Tundwall, Mer- cersburg, (2) Stiger, Mercersburg, (3) Brooks, S. M. A.

Free Style, 50 yards—(1) Patterson, Mercersburg, (2) Simpson, Mercersburg, (3) Place's. M. A. Time 0:26.5.

Backstroke, 50 yards— (1) Foran, Mercersburg, (2) Biggs, Mercersburg, (3) Raider, S. M. A. Time 0:32.8.

220 Yard Free Style—(1) Kelley, Mercersburg, (2) Buttram, Mercersburg, (3) Gilbert, S. M. A. Time 2:34.5.

Breast Stroke, 100 yards—(1) Carpen- ter, Mercersburg, (2) Owen, Mercers- burg, (3) Ackart, S. M. A. Time 1 :26.6.

100 yard Free Style—(1) Stump, Mer- cersburg, (2) Greene, S. M. A., (3) Valz (S. M. A.). Time 0:59.6.

Staunton continued her undefeated season by stopping Woodberry Forest 40-34. The game was fast and exciting, as Woodberry led an attack in the second period, which could not be halted in spite of great resistance. The game was well played, and was very much en- joyed by the attendance of the Y. M. C. A. Conference.

would be held the early part of this week but certain unseen incidents made it necessary to postpone it to a later date as yet undecided.

The scores of the Kemper match are- as follows: (All are out of a possible 200 points): Hooper, P. L., 184; Sprague, W. R., 182; Brooks, C. L. 180; Pellett, 177, Stephens, R. G., 177, Lee, E. W., 174, Schubert, C. R., 173; Eber- hard, 172, Bamberger, 168, Place, 167. These scores are the ones that were used since they were The others that fired count were: Salassa, Childr and Cook, C o—

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Basketeers Win First, Lose Second to Emerson

The S. M. A. quintet, during their recent trip, was defeated by Emerson after once swinging a victory over them. The victorious sera]) by S. M. A. Eeat- ured cautious playing on the par) of Staunton, while Emerson seemed to have an "off" day compared to their recent action in the return game.

The tilt in the Kable gym was prob- ably the least exciting game of the season. Kmerson's teamwork was exceed- ingly poor, and they fumbled many passes. S. M. A. took advantage of their opponent's weakness and easily piled up a winning score of 35-26. Bob Cranor, fast guard of Staunton, and Scantlon, playing the same position for Emerson were high scorers.

At Emerson, the procedure was re- versed. The Blue and Gold boys were not at their best, and Emerson was clicking. However, the game was hard- fought and very fast. Staunton showed its usual fight, and made Emerson earn every point of the 39 to 23 score.

Rifle Team Loses Close Match with Kemper M. S.

Baskethall Squad Loses Fast Game to Navy Plebes

S. M. A. lost their second game of the season lo the Navy Plebes at Annapolis, Md., February 11. Tt was the first time in several years that these two teams have met in combat.

The game was lost, but not without a mighty hard and determined fight. The floor was excellent and both teams extremely fast—the Navy being just a bit faster. The S. M. A. team seemed to have an "off" day.

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The S. M. A. lead slingers took another slip lo the rear when they met defeat at the hands of Kemper Military School, of Boonville, Missouri, in a telegraph rifle match Saturday, February 4th.

Even though the team was defeated they showed much progress over their previous work. Kemper has a nation wide reputation as being one of the best rifle teams in the country and it is very seldom that they are beaten. The S. M. A. riflemen lost by only a narrow margin of sixteen points. By that it was shown that when the boys go against most any other school now, they will make a much better showing.

The next match of the season will be a postal match with Missouri Military Academy, Mexico, Missouri, tomorrow. The entire team is looking forward to this match with great hopes.

There is at present pending a shoulder to shoulder match with Augusta Mili- tary Academv. It was thought that it

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see da shadow we been hafe coal blasts, I call Capt. Teddum's attention to it he say "Don't be superstish," then Majer Dug start across barnyard, he were sing coupla stanza fansy yodel tune Capt. Teddum say: "He careless Mr. Dug yu don't freeze that way." Mr. D. say: "Look like groun' hog done gone plum craze," Capt. T. say: "Dim tooten," I say: "Capt. Teddum, don't be superstish," he say: "ISLAAH."

Heepa Sma boys gotta funny name and all them like to toota own horn so I will tell yu few thingz bout sum thees skallywags: First there are Kadet Rose, who say hees fadder invent da rose water; Kadet Cedar who say hees Pop first man to make da cedar rust, Fitzsimons, who say he are ate cuzin to X- champeen Fitzsimmon, wheech are o. k. as lonk it go no furder; and Kadet Hogland say hees Pop run pig stok market, Gulbrandsen say hees Pop make da Gulbrandsen peeana, Schubert say he are descend from great music man who right da serenade, Cole say hees Pop putta da cole in Cole hot-blast stove, Shiver say hees Dad sell warrm unaware, Heaney call prizefiter Heaney uncle Tom, Shuker say hees Dad own half da corn belt, I not ask Solomon and Lazarus any quests. Then there are Kadets Night, who say hees Pop maka da niter, McCoy who are not ascare of da Hatfields, Parrot not talk, but when I a-proach frenly-fase, dreemy-I kadet to massaje hees paw he say: "I are Mr. San Francisco Juan R. De Jesus, Jr., from Porto Rike, my fadder gotta suggar farm 221 akres, I are a seenyer, I am grajjate thees year, I will manaje . . " I say: "That enuff, in first plase I don't beleef whola Porto Rike are 221 akre big and in secund plase 1 not meen for unwind you." Then Tommas Leoh Hamberger step up and I ask heem what hees fadder do, he say: "My Pop are retire, he invent da hamberger then frankfurts wheech skapegotes like yu call weenies." Then Mr. Tunney, ed- itter of da Kablegrum say: "Tony, it are only becaws yu are a petite cadet that safe yu from troubel, be careless for a bad sad cadet mite disregarrd da infererness of your personnal makeup and strike you down." I say: Mr. Tunney, yu speek sucha fansy langaje yu must be keen to gentle Jeen Tunny, Xchampeen knux-vender who almost run Jak Demsy to deth." Editer Tunney say: "Yu gooda gess, Jeen are my fort cuzin, he lurn me heepa fansy wurds in England langaje, 'petite' if yu not no it, meen small, no little, and my X- perense to no all about Xclame points and ascare marks help me getta job of chief-editor- in-chief of da Kablegrum, and ..." I say: "Well done, Mr. tEnney, xsept gentle Jeen forgot to tell yu how he spell hees coganome, wheech means name, (accord to Capt. Gold, da Spane teecher weeth da France mustash."

Ninty boys getta 90 pins, I ask Mr. Majer Pitcher for mine he geef me safety pin. Oh- rig are getta all da $5 gold peeses, Salass win da tirky-gobble at da tirky shoot wheech Neddy Lee are host, Sprag getta da 6-bits and Schu- bert da 2-bits, will tell bout Rebek, that Hert and me next time I right yu, FIRE! look like three-thirds Sma try burn down or up . : .

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"I think I smell smoke," said the corporal of the guard.

And for the fire he looked long and hard.

He got the O. D. and led him to where The smoke mixed freely with the cold

night air. "There must be a fire," decided the two, And off for the fire alarm the O. D.

flew. The fire trucks responded in record

time, Each second they're out costs the city a

dime. The battalion was formed, as should be

the case, Each company endeavoring to be first in

its place. The empty East Barracks smoked and

burned, All cried aloud, "Now the fire is

learned." The corps was dismissed and sent back

to quarters, But a hardy few stayed to play with the

water. They joined the ranks of the bold fire-

men, And from that time the fire grew dim. Fireman Fay growled deep in his throat And demolished the building with

stroke after stroke Of a glittering axe that he swung 'way

on high. Each mighty stroke embracing the sky. Giant Jake Slevin choked with firm grip A writhing hose that he held at his hip. He poured tons of water in a fire filled

hall; At least enough to float a big yawl. "Save that piano," cried an authoritative

The doings on earth cause them to for- get the time, with the result that they are late in returning to heaven. Can you guess what happens then?

The third stunt takes the audience back to the days of Lew Dockstader and is filled with harmony and splendid singing. The versatility of the corps is plainly evident in this stunt, entitled, "Black and White."

Fourth in the roster of stunts is one entirely in verse, called "The King and the Prime .Minister." Somebody must have worn out a coUple of dictionaries in order to produce this mass of rhyme. "It should prove highly entertaining, so be sure to park your blues, for this act will drive them away if you do not," say the cadet directors.

We next find ourselves in court. Im- agine that! Here we gain some idea of the hodge-podge of problems that present themselves to the justice. It so happens that this act is in blackface and has all the fun that any one would ask for, wrapped up in fifteen minutes of joy. It is named "Such is Life."

The sixth and last stunt of the evening brings current events to the Kable Gym. All the great personages of the world will be present as well as the news that is interesting every person in the audience. This stunt is appropriate- ly named "Scooping the World."

In the Kake Walking, twelve couples are eager to display their talents, and the color of the costumes, together with the fancy stepping of the boys, will prove to make it an attractive part of the evening's program.

In the scoring of the stunts the judge will have official score cards and the selections will be based on the number of points scored. For the stunts the basis is as follows :

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voice. Five cadets stepped forward of their

very own choice. They stumbled and groped 'cause the

smoke was so thick, While Cochrun sat down and played

"Chop Sticks." Our gallant Major precariously perched Atop a tall ladder that slipped and

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with water, But he stuck to his post and cried for

no quarter. Lee and Sprague, the South Barracks

boys Lent welcome aid throughout all the

noise. With hose and axe and sweat-filled

brows They worked like beavers, and were

really "wows." Foglcr, Lake, and "Punchy" Barlow Worked in soot till they were black as

a crow. The cadets fought the fire as best they

knew how While the firemen drank "cokes" in the

cellar below. The temperature was cold, it was

eighteen degrees, The water was too; as it fell it would

freeze, Their clothing was stiff with the frozen

spray And 'twas worse for those in the fire

hose's way. At length it was out, not an ember

remained ; Our boys were soaked and all smoke-

stained. Then back to their barracks, the work

was done; But months remain to talk over the fun.

E. S. T.

information of value for everyone entering business.

Every effort has been made to have the salesmanship course conform to the social viewpoint now emphasized in business education. The student is made to sec that success in selling comes not only from an ability to make a sale, but from a desire to give permanent satis- faction to the buyers. Hence, service and high ethical standards are emphasized throughout the course.

The business arithmetic is not a course in business practice but in the selection of the business situations which illus- trate the different applications of arithmetic principles. The best of up to date practice has been chosen and adapted largely from actual transaction as rec- orded upon the books of various indi- viduals, merchants, banks, and corpora- tions.

The business law is an elementary course in those aspects of our law that are invaluable to all entering business, and it is especially adapted in both term- inology and content to those who have had no previous legal training.

Economic geography is a subject pre- sented in short, independent units under three general approaches; the social- economic, the material, and the regional. Effort is made to arrive at the underly- ing factors, rather than to list a mass of statistical data. Both cultural growth and vocational information are to be kept constantly in mind in the organization and presentation of this course.

The economics course will lie a study of the principles on which an economic life is based, and it is to be accompanied by abundant exercises taken from situations which now exist in business.

The courses of bookkeeping and ac- counting, which arc practically synony- mous in terms, but different in their general applications, cover elementary and advanced bookkeeping and the fundamental principles which underlie all ac- counting. In these courses care is laken to avoid all phases of the subjects which might be too difficult for students in a secondary school. Tt will be born in mind that a thorough understanding of ihc principles of bookkeeping and ac- counting is essential to the success of any business man, no matter how em- ployed.

SENIOR WRITE-UPS "COKEY JOE" WAGNER

"Cokey," the best loved prisoner in Sing Sing, is often heard chanting the famous, "If I had the wings of an angel." He started practicing his profes- sion when a kid at S. M. A. When asked for a statement by the Kable press he offered, "I'll kill the fish that framed me."

Before "Cokey's" faults (the Cops) caught up with him he was a peach picker in Georgia. He also worked in an orchard. He excells in other pickings, such as pockets.

"ANGEL-EYES" EGGIMAN The scene is laid in a tiny hamlet in

New Jersey. "Angel-Eyes," sighs a fair maiden, "you thrill me. That hair, those eyes ,those lips. Darling, there's some- thing in your eyes that makes me realize, you got me in the palm of your hand. You really are the answer to this maiden's prayer." But even all this doesn't make up for his "lousy" wisecracks.

"WEDGE" IRWIN What, ho! From out of the distance

comes a tall, good looking chap. He de- nies knowing a single girl. We didn't question him about married ones, but— As a sergeant—well, it's too bad he isn't an officer. He's so good-looking. Did I mention his name is Irwin?

MAPLE LODGE Large, Bright, and Warm Rooms

/111 Modern Conveniences MEALS SERVED

Phone 333-W North_ Augusta St. Staunton, Virginia

MRS. M. L. COONS

BEAR BOOK COMPANY S. M. A. Stationery and

Jewelry Greeting Cards

Lending Library Pennants Gifts

29 East Main Street |-

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THE PALACE

Billiards and Bowling

—North Central Avenue—

D. L. SWITZER A COMPLETE LINE OF S. M. A.

JEWELRY AND NOVELTIES

Staunton : : :: Virginia

(MRS.) D. L. SWITZRR

COHEN'S RESTAURANT Established Since 1897

CATERING TO PARTIES OUR SPECIALTY

Service as You Like It Phone 119 Staunton, Va.

BEVERLEY CIGAR STORE

Cigarettes

Magazines

Clothes Individually Tailored Lets Dress You Stylishly

N. W. BROOKS MERCHANT TAILOR

103 East Beverley

MATTHEWS &FAUVER

HABERDASHERS

AND SPORTS WEAR

27 E. Beverley St. Staunton, Va.

CRUMMETT and LOCKRIDGE

Barbers

OPEN FRIDAY NIGHTS

SOUTH NEW STREET

Lovett Bros.

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X-RAY SHOE FITTERS

o—o

16 West Beverley Street

AT THE BOTTOM OF

"Old Boy's Run"

THE TOASTY SHOPPE DROP IN FOR WHAT YOU

NEED—WE HAVE IT!

CHILTON HALL Miss JEAN B. MACGOWAN

formerly of Breezy Hill Inn Attractive, Well Heated Rooms

DELICIOUS MEALS LUNCH AND DINNER on advance reservation

—Phone 363—

BRYAN'S INC. 28 North Central Avenue

LATEST RELEASES OF

BRUNSWICK AND COLUMBIA RECORDS Phone 469

The HOGE-BERKELEY STUDIO

■—Makers of Fine Photographs—

Official Photographer for S. M. A. and. Blue and Gold, 1931

22 East Main Street Phone 170

SNYDER ELECTRIC COMPANY

RADIO SETS

RADIO TUBES AND ACCESSORIES

TABLE LAMPS AND BULBS

LANG'S JEWELRY STORE Specialty of School Jewelry, Class Pins, Wrist Watches, and

Everything in the Jewelry Line Kodaks and Supplies S. M. A. Senior Rings

Complete Optical Department H. L. LANG & COMPANY, Masonic Building

Phone 915

RANDOL'S TAXI AND TRANSFER SERVICE Special Prices on School and Long Trips, Picnic Parties, etc. C. & O. and B. & O. Transfer Service. Cars Meet all Trains.

FURNISHED ROOMS—All Modern Conveniences 27 North New Street :: :; Staunton, Virginia

STAUNTON—The School—KNOWN FROM COAST TO COAST! WE WELCOME S. M. A. CADETS AND FACULTY AT ALL TIMES

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