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THE CADET VOL- II VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1908 NO. 8 BASKET-BALL H. 1. Porter Elected Captain LARGE NUMBER OF MEN OUT FOR THE TEAM Owing to the fact that football has been discontinued, for this season at least, basketball prac-tice has begun somewhat earlier than was originally intended. At a recent meeting of the Athletic Board, H. J. Porter, '09, was elected captain of the team, and he seems in every way to be well suited for the position. At pres-ent, with the assistance of Coach "Pat" Krebs, he is making every effort to get the men into shape. The outlook is very encourag-ing. Between 40 and 50 men, many of whom have already had experience on Prep., High School or Y. M. C. A. teams, have join-ed the squad. Coach Krebs, however, owing to lack of room and time, has declared himself to be unable to coach more than 16 men at a time. On account of this, in a short time, the squad will probably be cut down to that number, although at this early date it is impracticable to pick out the final number. Every man seems to be doing his best and to be making a determined effort to be one of the sixteen. So far the practice has been confined almost entirely to pass-ing the ball, trying for goals, etc., but regular practice games will probably be played after about the 20th of this month. The gymnasium has been well fitted up with the necessary ap-paratus. The baskets have been put up and wire screens placed over the windows, while the electric lights on the ceiling have been covered with small wire cages. It is suggested, however, that the iron columns supporting the ceiling, be padded for some five or six feet up, and that screens or protections of some sort be placed around the radia-tors. If this is not done, serious injuries might be the result from some of the games. Concerning the games to be played, although so far no defi-nite schedule has been arranged, Manager Owsley has communi-cated with a large number of colleges and universities, among which are U. of Va., U. of Penn., William and Mary, George Washington University, Hamp-den- Si,'Iney, Staunton Military Acade ny, and others, and it is hoped that satisfactory arninge- Approaching Wedding of Captain Marshall and Miss Lewis Invitations are out for the wedding of the post adjutant. Captain St. Julian Ravenel Mar-shall, son of Captain Richard S. Marshall of Portsmouth, Va., and Miss Marie Stuart Lewis, daugh-ter of Mrs. John Redman Coxe Lewis of Lexington, Va. The maid of Tionor will be Miss Mabel Eleanor Boyer of Balti-more, Md., a cousin of the bride. The best man will be Captain Richard C. Marshall, father of the groom. The groomsmen will be Captain Richard C. Marshall, Jr., U. S. C. A. A.; Colonel Thomas A. Jones, Professor of Engineering, V. M. I.; Captain Richard B. Burroughs, V. M. I.; Captain Murray F. Edwards, V. M. I., Cary R, Wilson and William W. Gwathmey, Norfolk, Va.; Robin-son Nelson, Waycross, Ga.; Ros-ser Coke, Dallas, Tex. The ceremony will be perform-ed by Rev. W. Cosby Bell at R. E. Lee Memorial church Wednes-day, Nov. 25, 6 p. m. The Corps of Cadets is invited to be present. Y. M. C. A7 , The Y. M. C. A. was addressed by Dr. Graham of the Presbyte-rian church on Sunday evening, Nov. 8. His talk was very inter-esting and was much appreciated by the large attendance of cadets. It is very gratifying to all con-cerned to note the large attend-ance of all the classes, and it is hoped the time is near at hand when the whole corps will be present at each meeting. It is a duty you owe to yourself, besides the benefit derived from devot-ing a few minutes during each week in thinking over those things that go to make for good in our lives. The meeting was not held on the 15th on account of inclement weather; but all cadets are most cordially invited and most earn-estly requested to bp present at all meetings in the future. It will do you good, it will do your room-mate good and both of you will be the happier for having done what you know to be the right thing. V. M. L ALUMNI SMOKER AT WESTMORELAND CLUB ments will be made with all of these. If such be the case, we will I have need of a good team, and it I is strongly urged, therefore, that j every man in barracks, who has had any experience whatever, will report for practice. First Annual Meeting of the Local Chapter a Great Success The first annual meeting of the local chapter of the Alumni As-sociation of the Virginia Milita-ry Institute was held last night at the Westmoreland Club to cel-ebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of that institution. About 50 old cadets were in at-tendance, and the evening was spent by those present in recall-ing pleasant reminiscences of their former cadet days, and in listening to speeches from Gen-eral E. W. Nichols, the present superintendent, and other alumni. The speech of General Nichols was the principal feature of the evening, and was based on the motto of the Institute, "In Peace an IHonor; in War a Defense." He gave 'an interesting account o" the history of the Institute, in peace and in war, its present condition and work, and its great possibilities for the future. Tak-ing the motto in inverse order. General Nichols, amidst frequent applause from his hearers, gave a glowing account of the history of Virginia Military Institute men in the Mexican war, the Civil war and the Spanish-American war, as shown in the records of the Federal government. The speaker was loudly cheer-ed when he related an historical incident that happened just be-fore the battle of Chancellors-ville. General Stonewall Jack-son, himself a Virginia Military Institute professor, noticing the large number of Insi itute men in command of divisions, brigades and regiments in his corps, re-marked to a member of his own staff, "The Virginia Military In-stitute will be heard from today," and the account they gave of themselves will never be forgot-ten as long as history is read. Reviewing the record of Institute graduates in time of peace, he claimed for them an average standing in the communities in which they live, in both public and private life, at least as high as that of the alumni of any oth-er college without exception. He explained in detail the many improvements in the physical condition of the Institute, made in last 15 years at a costlof $300,- 000, at least $200,000 of which was taken from its regular ap-propriation and earnings; and his account of the splendid collegiate and academic work being done, and the improvements therein now in contemplation, were greatly enjoyed. The officers elected for the fol-lowing year were as follows: Dr. John N. Upshur, president; General Charles J. Anderson, George Ainslie and A. C. Har-man, vice-presidents, and B. B. Morgan, secretary and treasurer. After joining in singing Auld Lang Syne the meeting ad-journed.— Richmond Times Dis-patch. The ipeeting was opened by Retiring President Dr. George Ross. Much informal speech making was indulged in. Tha following members were present: i General E. W. Nichols, of Lexington, Va.; W. S. Poague, Wytheville, Va.; Lieutenant E. C. Waddell, U. S. A.; Charles M. Wessen, E. A. Shepherd, Hunsdon Carry, Preston Cocke, B. B. Morgan, Alexander F. Ry-land, W.' A. Irvine, Charles L. Todd, Jr., Dr. Harry B. Baker, R. W. Williams, Colonel John B. Percell, Henry G. Ellett, W. L. Ca'rneal, Jr., Dr. J. N. Upshur, General Charles J. Anderson, William A. Moncure, Dr. George Ross, Hon. Beverly T. Crump, W. M. Hamlet, P. St. J. Wilson, George Ainslie, N. Walter Hu-bard. W. S. P. Mayo, Frank Z. Brown, B. C. Wherry, C. D. Hagan, John S. Ellett, Jr., J. F. W. Curtis, Frank Blankenship, Hon. A. C. Harman, F. W. Jenks, Colonel Joseph R. Ander-son, J. A. Nichols, William H. Palmer, Jr., and Dr. John T. Bransford. -ALtJt'^^-^-nMijS - Harry Shaner, '99, is city en-gineer of Lynchburg. "Eddie" Bond, '08, is "having a good time" in Baltimore. A F. Crenshaw, ex'09, is work-ing in the State Bank of Rich-mond. Otey Miller, ex'09, is working in the First National Bank at Richmond. J. C. Stark, ex'09, is still study-ing civil engineering at Vander-bilt. G. C. Summers, ex'09, is em-ployed by a hardware firm in Rogersville, Tenn. Maj. Geo. M. Thomas, '75. is Supterintendent of Charlotte Hall School, St. Mary's County, Md.
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Repository | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
Collection | VMI Cadet Newspaper |
Title | VMI Cadet. November 17, 1908 |
Issue Date | 1908-11-17 |
Volume/Number | Volume 2, number 8 |
Publisher | Virginia Military Institute |
Publication History | The Cadet (originally the Keydet), VMI's student newspaper, began weekly publication in the fall of 1907. Not published 1943-44, 1944-45, 1945-46 |
Frequency | Weekly during academic year, except during examinations and vacations |
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Virginia Military Institute -- Publications. Virginia Military Institute -- Cadet life. College student newspapers and periodicals -- Virginia -- Lexington. |
Digital Publisher | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
VMI Archives Records Group | Publications |
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Full Text Search | THE CADET VOL- II VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTITUTE, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1908 NO. 8 BASKET-BALL H. 1. Porter Elected Captain LARGE NUMBER OF MEN OUT FOR THE TEAM Owing to the fact that football has been discontinued, for this season at least, basketball prac-tice has begun somewhat earlier than was originally intended. At a recent meeting of the Athletic Board, H. J. Porter, '09, was elected captain of the team, and he seems in every way to be well suited for the position. At pres-ent, with the assistance of Coach "Pat" Krebs, he is making every effort to get the men into shape. The outlook is very encourag-ing. Between 40 and 50 men, many of whom have already had experience on Prep., High School or Y. M. C. A. teams, have join-ed the squad. Coach Krebs, however, owing to lack of room and time, has declared himself to be unable to coach more than 16 men at a time. On account of this, in a short time, the squad will probably be cut down to that number, although at this early date it is impracticable to pick out the final number. Every man seems to be doing his best and to be making a determined effort to be one of the sixteen. So far the practice has been confined almost entirely to pass-ing the ball, trying for goals, etc., but regular practice games will probably be played after about the 20th of this month. The gymnasium has been well fitted up with the necessary ap-paratus. The baskets have been put up and wire screens placed over the windows, while the electric lights on the ceiling have been covered with small wire cages. It is suggested, however, that the iron columns supporting the ceiling, be padded for some five or six feet up, and that screens or protections of some sort be placed around the radia-tors. If this is not done, serious injuries might be the result from some of the games. Concerning the games to be played, although so far no defi-nite schedule has been arranged, Manager Owsley has communi-cated with a large number of colleges and universities, among which are U. of Va., U. of Penn., William and Mary, George Washington University, Hamp-den- Si,'Iney, Staunton Military Acade ny, and others, and it is hoped that satisfactory arninge- Approaching Wedding of Captain Marshall and Miss Lewis Invitations are out for the wedding of the post adjutant. Captain St. Julian Ravenel Mar-shall, son of Captain Richard S. Marshall of Portsmouth, Va., and Miss Marie Stuart Lewis, daugh-ter of Mrs. John Redman Coxe Lewis of Lexington, Va. The maid of Tionor will be Miss Mabel Eleanor Boyer of Balti-more, Md., a cousin of the bride. The best man will be Captain Richard C. Marshall, father of the groom. The groomsmen will be Captain Richard C. Marshall, Jr., U. S. C. A. A.; Colonel Thomas A. Jones, Professor of Engineering, V. M. I.; Captain Richard B. Burroughs, V. M. I.; Captain Murray F. Edwards, V. M. I., Cary R, Wilson and William W. Gwathmey, Norfolk, Va.; Robin-son Nelson, Waycross, Ga.; Ros-ser Coke, Dallas, Tex. The ceremony will be perform-ed by Rev. W. Cosby Bell at R. E. Lee Memorial church Wednes-day, Nov. 25, 6 p. m. The Corps of Cadets is invited to be present. Y. M. C. A7 , The Y. M. C. A. was addressed by Dr. Graham of the Presbyte-rian church on Sunday evening, Nov. 8. His talk was very inter-esting and was much appreciated by the large attendance of cadets. It is very gratifying to all con-cerned to note the large attend-ance of all the classes, and it is hoped the time is near at hand when the whole corps will be present at each meeting. It is a duty you owe to yourself, besides the benefit derived from devot-ing a few minutes during each week in thinking over those things that go to make for good in our lives. The meeting was not held on the 15th on account of inclement weather; but all cadets are most cordially invited and most earn-estly requested to bp present at all meetings in the future. It will do you good, it will do your room-mate good and both of you will be the happier for having done what you know to be the right thing. V. M. L ALUMNI SMOKER AT WESTMORELAND CLUB ments will be made with all of these. If such be the case, we will I have need of a good team, and it I is strongly urged, therefore, that j every man in barracks, who has had any experience whatever, will report for practice. First Annual Meeting of the Local Chapter a Great Success The first annual meeting of the local chapter of the Alumni As-sociation of the Virginia Milita-ry Institute was held last night at the Westmoreland Club to cel-ebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of that institution. About 50 old cadets were in at-tendance, and the evening was spent by those present in recall-ing pleasant reminiscences of their former cadet days, and in listening to speeches from Gen-eral E. W. Nichols, the present superintendent, and other alumni. The speech of General Nichols was the principal feature of the evening, and was based on the motto of the Institute, "In Peace an IHonor; in War a Defense." He gave 'an interesting account o" the history of the Institute, in peace and in war, its present condition and work, and its great possibilities for the future. Tak-ing the motto in inverse order. General Nichols, amidst frequent applause from his hearers, gave a glowing account of the history of Virginia Military Institute men in the Mexican war, the Civil war and the Spanish-American war, as shown in the records of the Federal government. The speaker was loudly cheer-ed when he related an historical incident that happened just be-fore the battle of Chancellors-ville. General Stonewall Jack-son, himself a Virginia Military Institute professor, noticing the large number of Insi itute men in command of divisions, brigades and regiments in his corps, re-marked to a member of his own staff, "The Virginia Military In-stitute will be heard from today," and the account they gave of themselves will never be forgot-ten as long as history is read. Reviewing the record of Institute graduates in time of peace, he claimed for them an average standing in the communities in which they live, in both public and private life, at least as high as that of the alumni of any oth-er college without exception. He explained in detail the many improvements in the physical condition of the Institute, made in last 15 years at a costlof $300,- 000, at least $200,000 of which was taken from its regular ap-propriation and earnings; and his account of the splendid collegiate and academic work being done, and the improvements therein now in contemplation, were greatly enjoyed. The officers elected for the fol-lowing year were as follows: Dr. John N. Upshur, president; General Charles J. Anderson, George Ainslie and A. C. Har-man, vice-presidents, and B. B. Morgan, secretary and treasurer. After joining in singing Auld Lang Syne the meeting ad-journed.— Richmond Times Dis-patch. The ipeeting was opened by Retiring President Dr. George Ross. Much informal speech making was indulged in. Tha following members were present: i General E. W. Nichols, of Lexington, Va.; W. S. Poague, Wytheville, Va.; Lieutenant E. C. Waddell, U. S. A.; Charles M. Wessen, E. A. Shepherd, Hunsdon Carry, Preston Cocke, B. B. Morgan, Alexander F. Ry-land, W.' A. Irvine, Charles L. Todd, Jr., Dr. Harry B. Baker, R. W. Williams, Colonel John B. Percell, Henry G. Ellett, W. L. Ca'rneal, Jr., Dr. J. N. Upshur, General Charles J. Anderson, William A. Moncure, Dr. George Ross, Hon. Beverly T. Crump, W. M. Hamlet, P. St. J. Wilson, George Ainslie, N. Walter Hu-bard. W. S. P. Mayo, Frank Z. Brown, B. C. Wherry, C. D. Hagan, John S. Ellett, Jr., J. F. W. Curtis, Frank Blankenship, Hon. A. C. Harman, F. W. Jenks, Colonel Joseph R. Ander-son, J. A. Nichols, William H. Palmer, Jr., and Dr. John T. Bransford. -ALtJt'^^-^-nMijS - Harry Shaner, '99, is city en-gineer of Lynchburg. "Eddie" Bond, '08, is "having a good time" in Baltimore. A F. Crenshaw, ex'09, is work-ing in the State Bank of Rich-mond. Otey Miller, ex'09, is working in the First National Bank at Richmond. J. C. Stark, ex'09, is still study-ing civil engineering at Vander-bilt. G. C. Summers, ex'09, is em-ployed by a hardware firm in Rogersville, Tenn. Maj. Geo. M. Thomas, '75. is Supterintendent of Charlotte Hall School, St. Mary's County, Md. |