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Prizes Offered For New Cheers By The CADET ow High ge Of Class VOLUME XXXI LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA MONDAY, SEPT. 27, 1937 NUMBER 2 Fighting Squadron Downed By Temple Keydets Lose Out In Second Half Echols Hero Pappas, Nichols, Walters Score For Owls By SNAKE SCARBURGH As fighting a team as has ever carried the Red, White, and Yel-low colors on a football field, journeyed North and clashed with the highly favored Temple Owls in Philadelphia last 'Friday night Approximately 20,000 gridiron fans sat on the edge of their seats for sixty minutes and saw the "Fight-ing" Squadron battle one of Pop Warner's most promising elevens to a standstill for three periods. The Keydets emerged from the first half of the tussle with a cov-eted 7-6 lead and might easily have won the tilt by that score had they not been the victims of two untimely bad breaks which the Owls converted into touchdowns to win 18-7. Owls Score First The "Fighting" Squadron limited the Owls to one touchdown drive, that occurring in the first quarter to give the Warnermen a 6-0 lead, their try for extra point failing. But, early in the second stanza a much bewildered Pop Warner saw the early lead snatched from his charges. On a double reverse, Pappas, star Temple fullback, took the ball off left tackle and as he was hit hard by two VMI lines-men, lost the ball and before it hit the sod alert Red Echols, fast Cadet guard, scooped up the pig-skin and raced 77 yards with the entire team as interference to cross the goal line standing up. Paul Shu, backbone of VMI's running attack, calmly placekicked the ex-tra point to send the Squadron out in front, 7-6, where it stayed until Temple got a break as the result of a blocked kick in the latter part of the third quarter. VMI Holds On 5-Yard Line The Squadron went into the game much the lighter of the two teams and played one man in practically all positions as com-pared to three used by the Temple aggregation. What they lacked in weight and reserves the Keydets made up in their fighting spirit as was exemplified in the opening minutes of the game. Captain Al Fiedler won the toss and elected to defend the north goal. Woody Gray kicked off for the Squadron with Pappas receiving for Temple. Once in possession of the ball the Owls swung into the famous War-ner double wing-back and started a sustained drive to V. M. I.'s goal line. On single reverses, Vince Renzo and Chris Pappas, star Temple backs had the Cadet line and secondary guessing but when the exponents of the Warner system reached the shadow of V. M. I.'s goal line Captain Fiedler called time out for the Squadron. The Big Red team collected them-selves during the brief rest period and on the next four plays not only stopped the touchdown bent Owls but hurled them back two yards to boot. Andy Trzeciak soon kicked a neat 47 yard punt from his own goal line to put his team out of danger. The Owls started another drive with Renzo making the initial gain of 2 yards around right end and then on a pass, Pappas to Renzo, netted the Warnermen 16 yards and a fin* down. Irby and Kovar stopped the Owls for three downs next but on the fourth Pappas gave the ball to Lukac on a double reverse and Lukac picked up B yards and a (Continued On Page S) Corps Chooses Richmond For Trip Commandant Of Cadets Ask For Corps' Opinion Sept. 25—The Commandant of Cadets today directed the First Captain to ascertain the will of the Corps of Cadets, regarding the trip to the football game besides the annual VPI-VMI game in Roanoke on Thanksgiving Day. The decision to be made is ob viously between Richmond on Oct. 16 and Charlottesville on October 23, since the distance and other other controlling factors place Nor folk and West Point out of the question. Commandant's Statement Said Colonel Burress in an in-terview with a member of THE CADET staff, "I want the Corps to go where it wishes and where the boys will have the best time, and as soon as Mr. Powell advises me of the Corps' decision in the form of a permit stating first and second choice I shall take the mat-ter up with the new Superintend-ent, General Kilbourne, and the Board of Visitors." "I leel," con-tinued Colonel Burress, "that the Corps should consider not only the city which will give it the best reception, but also the game which should prove the most interesting from the standpoint of equality of teams and traditional rivalry, since the object of the trip is, primarily, to witness the football game. How-ever, that is for the Corps to de-cide, and I can only await Mr. Powell's report." Corps Choice Cadet First Captain Jess Powell today submitted first choice to the Commandant of Cadets—(Richmond. Electricians Hold First Meeting Sept. 25—Harrison Hubard, chair-man of the VMI Chapter Ameri-can Institute of Electrical Engin-eers, opened the organization first meeting of the year today by wel-coming the seventeen new mem-bers from the Second Class. Col-onel S. W. Anderson made a short talk to the cadets stressing the purposes and advantages of the AIEE. He also told of the confer-ence to be held here at the Insti-tute next Spring. Nineteen South-ern schools and colleges will be represented. "Endeavor the First" was the subject of an address by F. R. Parker. He told of his con-nection with the famous racing yacht and its crew, also going into the history of the contest between English and American yachts. Parker's remarks were followed by a few from H. D. Bickford on the same topic. Frank M. Sayford is secretary of the chapter. The following First Classmen compose the executive committee: A. W. Crowell, J. F. Twombly, N. Baldwin and W. H. Abbitt. No September Honor Roll Sept. 18—In a statement today Colonel Derbyshire announced that the Academic Board had pass-ed a resolution to the effect that the grades for the months of Sep-tember and October would be averaged together and that they would comprise the honor list that will be issued around November first. VMI's Grand Old Man MAJOR-GENERAL JOHN A. LEJEUNE EDITORIAL The retirement of Major General John Archer Lejeune will mark the end of an era in the history of the Virginia Military Institute. From the day he took over the office of Superintendent until the present date, the school has made the most rapid progress in its long existence. To the average public figure, retirement means a step backward into obscurity, but the withdrawal of General Lejeune is certain to have the opposite effect, both on him and the Institute. For the time will soon come when the name "Lejeune," "ill be a.s firmly imbedded in the annals and traditions of the Institute as Smith, Maury, Brooke and Jackson. The renown that the ex-Marine's famous name, outstand-ing personality, and heroic actions have brought to the VMI will grow more brilliant as the years roll by, and the inten-sifying light will reflect its glory upon the school he served and loved so well. Large Number to See 'Brother Rat' Sept. 23—Approximately half of the cadet corps have already bought train and play tickets for the ^how "Brother Rat," which is to be given in the Trenton theatre in Lynchburg on Monday, October 4. These cadets will attend the matinee performance at 4 p. m| This performance is especially for the VMI cadets and they have been given first chance at a block of the best seats in the theater. Special Train The corps will go by a special train which will leave East Lex-ington at 1:45 P. M. The cadets will spend the hours between 4 and 6 at the show. From 6 to 10 they will be free to do as they please. The special train will leave Lynchburg at 10 and arrive in East Lexington at 12. Alumni Active The VMI Alumni in and around Lynchburg have been very active in planning to make this short visit of the corps as pleasant as possible. They have arranged with a number of cafes and restaurants to reduce the prices of meals any-where from ten to twenty per cent to cadets in uniform. Merry Gar-dens, a popular night club, has reduced the price of admission from $1.10 to .75, and the Oakwood Country Club is serving a buffet supper for $1.00. If the cadet has a date he may still eat at the Coun-try Club without any additional charge for the girl. Unfortunately for some cadets, Oakwood is only able to serve 150 people. The alumni have even gone so far as to make it posible for the cadets to have dates while they are in Lynchburg. This is being done by special cooperation between the VMI alumni and Sweet Briar and (Continuat On rasa •) Statistics Show Large Enrollment Seven hundred Cadets are now enrolled at the Institute this year according to officials records from Headquarters. This year's enroll-ment is the largest in many years, but it is not due to a larger rat class. The present Fourth Class has 253 cadets while last year's had 258. One reason for the in-crease is probably due to the 164 members of the Second Class, the largest Second Class in the past six years. There are 108 men in the First Class this year and 175 in the Third Class. Eighty three of last year's new Cadets were lost over the summer. The highest mortality rate of the present First Class might go to prove Colonel Mayo's theory of "dumbest since the war." Contest for New Cheers THE CADET announces a con-test! To lend a bit of assistance to the cheer leaders, THE CA-DET is offering two prizes for the best two cheers submitted to the Editor by SRC Sunday night, Oct. 3. The winning cheers are to be selected by three judges: the Editor, the Business Manager, and Walter Boussel, head cheer leader. The decisions of the judges will be final. The winners will be an-nounced in the next issue of THE CADET. 1st prize: $4.50 for trip to Roanoke. 2nd prize: one year subscrip-tion to THE CADiET. This contest is open to every Cadet in barracks. Lejeune To Retire; Reception Planned General Lejeune's career passes in review, Cadetship at Annapolis, Navy Days, C. O. Second Division, Marine Com-mandant, and Superintendent; Elaborate plans made for In-augural Reception; Distinguished guests from Army, Marine Corps, State and Nation to be present for Tribute To Illus-trious Soldier and Educator. By L. E. HUDGINS On Thursday night, September 30, many of the leading figures in both national and state government will gather in '94 Hall for a re-ception— a reception that will mark the opening of the inaugural ceremonies which shall bid a fond adieu to General John A. Lejeune and extend a war welcome to Gen-eral Charles E. Kilbourne. Distinguished Guests Among the distinguished guests expected are Major General and Mrs. Bowley, Maj.-Gen. Holcomb and Mrs. Holcomb, and Lt.-Gov-ernor Price. The faculty of Wash-ington and Lee University and VMI together with their wives have also been invited to the reception. From the VMI Corps and members of the first and second classes, and the class officers of the third class have been asked. Between eight hundred and one thousand guests are expected. '94 Hall Gaily Decorated Under ' the direction of Colonel Moseley, '94 Hall has been expert-ly decorated with flags of many nations and with evergreens. The receiving line, not complete as this goes to press, will include The Superintendent and Mrs. Le-jeune, the Superintendent-elect and Mrs. Kilbourne, The President of the Boafd of Visitors and Mrs. Massie, the President of the Alum-ni Association and Mrs. Easley, and the Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia. Refreshments Served Refreshments will be served un-der the direction of Mrs. Townes and Mrs. Derbyshire. Those ladies that will pour coffee include Mrs. Pendleton, Mrs. Huger, Mrs. Coup-er, Mrs. Edwards, and Mrs. Burr-ress. The cadets of the Second Class Finance Committee under Captain McNeal will be on duty at the main entrance to escort guests to the Check Room and the Ladies' Dressing Room. Admis-sion to the reception will be strict-ly by card which was enclosed in all invitations. If the weather permits ,the band which has yet to be announced, will play in the Memorial Gar-dens during the reception. After the reception there will be dance music for those that may desire to dance. Ceremonies In J. M. Hall The inauguration will officially open on the morning of October 1st in Jackson Memorial Hall. At these exercises Mr. J. S. Easley, President of the Alumni Associa-tion, will preside. Mr. Easley will introduce Lieutenant Governor Price who in turn will introduce the principal speaker of the morning, Assistant Secretary of War Johnson. Garrison Review Planned At the completion of the exercis-es in Jackson Memorial Hall, there will be a garrison review by the Corps of Cadets. The review will consist of one battery of artillery, one troop of cavalry, and one bat-talion of infantry. The rats will form a second battalion of infan-try, although they will not carry arms. On the reviewing stand there will be only General Le-jeune and General Kilbourne. At the completion of the review, one review that will probably sadden the beloved General Lejeune who (Continued On Page 8) By FRED ADAMS Major-General John Archer Le-jeune as Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute since 1929, has added one more chapter to a brilliant life-story already crowded to the point of overflow-ing with action and accomplish-ments. In his 41 years of service with the U. S. Marine Corps he has led a life seemingly consecrat-ed to activity and danger. A grad-uate of Louisiana State University with an appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy, he passed through four years of cadetship there and graduated in 1888 with the rank of ensign. Before he had served two years as a naval cadet after leaving Annapolis he had experi-enced more hardships and danger than most people even read about in a full lifetime. Shipwrecked His military career began, really in 1889 when he went through the catastrophic hurricane that struck Apia, Samoa, in March, 1889, sink-ing the German fleet and two ships of the U. S. fleet stationed there at the time. Fifty-two Am-erican officers and men lost their lives. After the Vandalia, on which Lejeune was completing his naval cadetship, had struck a reef and was floundering, the Louisiana "middie" and several of his com-panions climbed up into the rig-ging and clung there until help arrived. Such a test as this liter-ally makes or breaks a man. In this case the answer is self-evident, for Cadet Lejeune was commended for his coolnessand unflinching courage by the commanding offi-cer of the ship during the three-day period of horror. Cited In Spanish-American War At the outbreak of the Spanish- American war Lejeune was a first lieutenant in command of the mar-ines on the U. S. S. Cincinnati. Although this vessel took no part in the hostilities, Lieutenant Le-jeune became an active participant when he was put in command of the battalion of Marines that land-ed in Panama in 1903 during a loyal revolution. During the war he was repeatedly commended and was twice cited, once in an engage-ment with the short artillery at Matanzas, Cuba, and the other time at the capture of the light-house at San Jun, Porto Rico, where he became the feted hero of the rescuer. Following this he was placed in command of Marine Barracks in Washington. Later he saw service during troublesome times in Central America, Cuba again, the Phillippines, Mexico— as commander of the Marines as-sisting in the taking and holding of Vera Cruz in 1914—and Panama several more times at the threat of revolt, finally proceeding to the marine barracks in New York. For three years—1915 to 1917, as Col-onel, Lejeune was assistant to the Commander of Marines in Wash-ington. At the entrance of the United States into the World War he was commissioned brigadier-general and put in command of Quantico Barracks, Va., war-time training station for the "Devil Dogs" or "Leathernecks" as they are afectionately called. "Over There," Com. 2nd Dlv. In 1018, General Lejeune sailed for France, landing at Brest on June 8, among the first marines (Continued on Page 8) —
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Title | VMI Cadet. September 27, 1937 |
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Full Text Search | Prizes Offered For New Cheers By The CADET ow High ge Of Class VOLUME XXXI LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA MONDAY, SEPT. 27, 1937 NUMBER 2 Fighting Squadron Downed By Temple Keydets Lose Out In Second Half Echols Hero Pappas, Nichols, Walters Score For Owls By SNAKE SCARBURGH As fighting a team as has ever carried the Red, White, and Yel-low colors on a football field, journeyed North and clashed with the highly favored Temple Owls in Philadelphia last 'Friday night Approximately 20,000 gridiron fans sat on the edge of their seats for sixty minutes and saw the "Fight-ing" Squadron battle one of Pop Warner's most promising elevens to a standstill for three periods. The Keydets emerged from the first half of the tussle with a cov-eted 7-6 lead and might easily have won the tilt by that score had they not been the victims of two untimely bad breaks which the Owls converted into touchdowns to win 18-7. Owls Score First The "Fighting" Squadron limited the Owls to one touchdown drive, that occurring in the first quarter to give the Warnermen a 6-0 lead, their try for extra point failing. But, early in the second stanza a much bewildered Pop Warner saw the early lead snatched from his charges. On a double reverse, Pappas, star Temple fullback, took the ball off left tackle and as he was hit hard by two VMI lines-men, lost the ball and before it hit the sod alert Red Echols, fast Cadet guard, scooped up the pig-skin and raced 77 yards with the entire team as interference to cross the goal line standing up. Paul Shu, backbone of VMI's running attack, calmly placekicked the ex-tra point to send the Squadron out in front, 7-6, where it stayed until Temple got a break as the result of a blocked kick in the latter part of the third quarter. VMI Holds On 5-Yard Line The Squadron went into the game much the lighter of the two teams and played one man in practically all positions as com-pared to three used by the Temple aggregation. What they lacked in weight and reserves the Keydets made up in their fighting spirit as was exemplified in the opening minutes of the game. Captain Al Fiedler won the toss and elected to defend the north goal. Woody Gray kicked off for the Squadron with Pappas receiving for Temple. Once in possession of the ball the Owls swung into the famous War-ner double wing-back and started a sustained drive to V. M. I.'s goal line. On single reverses, Vince Renzo and Chris Pappas, star Temple backs had the Cadet line and secondary guessing but when the exponents of the Warner system reached the shadow of V. M. I.'s goal line Captain Fiedler called time out for the Squadron. The Big Red team collected them-selves during the brief rest period and on the next four plays not only stopped the touchdown bent Owls but hurled them back two yards to boot. Andy Trzeciak soon kicked a neat 47 yard punt from his own goal line to put his team out of danger. The Owls started another drive with Renzo making the initial gain of 2 yards around right end and then on a pass, Pappas to Renzo, netted the Warnermen 16 yards and a fin* down. Irby and Kovar stopped the Owls for three downs next but on the fourth Pappas gave the ball to Lukac on a double reverse and Lukac picked up B yards and a (Continued On Page S) Corps Chooses Richmond For Trip Commandant Of Cadets Ask For Corps' Opinion Sept. 25—The Commandant of Cadets today directed the First Captain to ascertain the will of the Corps of Cadets, regarding the trip to the football game besides the annual VPI-VMI game in Roanoke on Thanksgiving Day. The decision to be made is ob viously between Richmond on Oct. 16 and Charlottesville on October 23, since the distance and other other controlling factors place Nor folk and West Point out of the question. Commandant's Statement Said Colonel Burress in an in-terview with a member of THE CADET staff, "I want the Corps to go where it wishes and where the boys will have the best time, and as soon as Mr. Powell advises me of the Corps' decision in the form of a permit stating first and second choice I shall take the mat-ter up with the new Superintend-ent, General Kilbourne, and the Board of Visitors." "I leel," con-tinued Colonel Burress, "that the Corps should consider not only the city which will give it the best reception, but also the game which should prove the most interesting from the standpoint of equality of teams and traditional rivalry, since the object of the trip is, primarily, to witness the football game. How-ever, that is for the Corps to de-cide, and I can only await Mr. Powell's report." Corps Choice Cadet First Captain Jess Powell today submitted first choice to the Commandant of Cadets—(Richmond. Electricians Hold First Meeting Sept. 25—Harrison Hubard, chair-man of the VMI Chapter Ameri-can Institute of Electrical Engin-eers, opened the organization first meeting of the year today by wel-coming the seventeen new mem-bers from the Second Class. Col-onel S. W. Anderson made a short talk to the cadets stressing the purposes and advantages of the AIEE. He also told of the confer-ence to be held here at the Insti-tute next Spring. Nineteen South-ern schools and colleges will be represented. "Endeavor the First" was the subject of an address by F. R. Parker. He told of his con-nection with the famous racing yacht and its crew, also going into the history of the contest between English and American yachts. Parker's remarks were followed by a few from H. D. Bickford on the same topic. Frank M. Sayford is secretary of the chapter. The following First Classmen compose the executive committee: A. W. Crowell, J. F. Twombly, N. Baldwin and W. H. Abbitt. No September Honor Roll Sept. 18—In a statement today Colonel Derbyshire announced that the Academic Board had pass-ed a resolution to the effect that the grades for the months of Sep-tember and October would be averaged together and that they would comprise the honor list that will be issued around November first. VMI's Grand Old Man MAJOR-GENERAL JOHN A. LEJEUNE EDITORIAL The retirement of Major General John Archer Lejeune will mark the end of an era in the history of the Virginia Military Institute. From the day he took over the office of Superintendent until the present date, the school has made the most rapid progress in its long existence. To the average public figure, retirement means a step backward into obscurity, but the withdrawal of General Lejeune is certain to have the opposite effect, both on him and the Institute. For the time will soon come when the name "Lejeune," "ill be a.s firmly imbedded in the annals and traditions of the Institute as Smith, Maury, Brooke and Jackson. The renown that the ex-Marine's famous name, outstand-ing personality, and heroic actions have brought to the VMI will grow more brilliant as the years roll by, and the inten-sifying light will reflect its glory upon the school he served and loved so well. Large Number to See 'Brother Rat' Sept. 23—Approximately half of the cadet corps have already bought train and play tickets for the ^how "Brother Rat," which is to be given in the Trenton theatre in Lynchburg on Monday, October 4. These cadets will attend the matinee performance at 4 p. m| This performance is especially for the VMI cadets and they have been given first chance at a block of the best seats in the theater. Special Train The corps will go by a special train which will leave East Lex-ington at 1:45 P. M. The cadets will spend the hours between 4 and 6 at the show. From 6 to 10 they will be free to do as they please. The special train will leave Lynchburg at 10 and arrive in East Lexington at 12. Alumni Active The VMI Alumni in and around Lynchburg have been very active in planning to make this short visit of the corps as pleasant as possible. They have arranged with a number of cafes and restaurants to reduce the prices of meals any-where from ten to twenty per cent to cadets in uniform. Merry Gar-dens, a popular night club, has reduced the price of admission from $1.10 to .75, and the Oakwood Country Club is serving a buffet supper for $1.00. If the cadet has a date he may still eat at the Coun-try Club without any additional charge for the girl. Unfortunately for some cadets, Oakwood is only able to serve 150 people. The alumni have even gone so far as to make it posible for the cadets to have dates while they are in Lynchburg. This is being done by special cooperation between the VMI alumni and Sweet Briar and (Continuat On rasa •) Statistics Show Large Enrollment Seven hundred Cadets are now enrolled at the Institute this year according to officials records from Headquarters. This year's enroll-ment is the largest in many years, but it is not due to a larger rat class. The present Fourth Class has 253 cadets while last year's had 258. One reason for the in-crease is probably due to the 164 members of the Second Class, the largest Second Class in the past six years. There are 108 men in the First Class this year and 175 in the Third Class. Eighty three of last year's new Cadets were lost over the summer. The highest mortality rate of the present First Class might go to prove Colonel Mayo's theory of "dumbest since the war." Contest for New Cheers THE CADET announces a con-test! To lend a bit of assistance to the cheer leaders, THE CA-DET is offering two prizes for the best two cheers submitted to the Editor by SRC Sunday night, Oct. 3. The winning cheers are to be selected by three judges: the Editor, the Business Manager, and Walter Boussel, head cheer leader. The decisions of the judges will be final. The winners will be an-nounced in the next issue of THE CADET. 1st prize: $4.50 for trip to Roanoke. 2nd prize: one year subscrip-tion to THE CADiET. This contest is open to every Cadet in barracks. Lejeune To Retire; Reception Planned General Lejeune's career passes in review, Cadetship at Annapolis, Navy Days, C. O. Second Division, Marine Com-mandant, and Superintendent; Elaborate plans made for In-augural Reception; Distinguished guests from Army, Marine Corps, State and Nation to be present for Tribute To Illus-trious Soldier and Educator. By L. E. HUDGINS On Thursday night, September 30, many of the leading figures in both national and state government will gather in '94 Hall for a re-ception— a reception that will mark the opening of the inaugural ceremonies which shall bid a fond adieu to General John A. Lejeune and extend a war welcome to Gen-eral Charles E. Kilbourne. Distinguished Guests Among the distinguished guests expected are Major General and Mrs. Bowley, Maj.-Gen. Holcomb and Mrs. Holcomb, and Lt.-Gov-ernor Price. The faculty of Wash-ington and Lee University and VMI together with their wives have also been invited to the reception. From the VMI Corps and members of the first and second classes, and the class officers of the third class have been asked. Between eight hundred and one thousand guests are expected. '94 Hall Gaily Decorated Under ' the direction of Colonel Moseley, '94 Hall has been expert-ly decorated with flags of many nations and with evergreens. The receiving line, not complete as this goes to press, will include The Superintendent and Mrs. Le-jeune, the Superintendent-elect and Mrs. Kilbourne, The President of the Boafd of Visitors and Mrs. Massie, the President of the Alum-ni Association and Mrs. Easley, and the Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia. Refreshments Served Refreshments will be served un-der the direction of Mrs. Townes and Mrs. Derbyshire. Those ladies that will pour coffee include Mrs. Pendleton, Mrs. Huger, Mrs. Coup-er, Mrs. Edwards, and Mrs. Burr-ress. The cadets of the Second Class Finance Committee under Captain McNeal will be on duty at the main entrance to escort guests to the Check Room and the Ladies' Dressing Room. Admis-sion to the reception will be strict-ly by card which was enclosed in all invitations. If the weather permits ,the band which has yet to be announced, will play in the Memorial Gar-dens during the reception. After the reception there will be dance music for those that may desire to dance. Ceremonies In J. M. Hall The inauguration will officially open on the morning of October 1st in Jackson Memorial Hall. At these exercises Mr. J. S. Easley, President of the Alumni Associa-tion, will preside. Mr. Easley will introduce Lieutenant Governor Price who in turn will introduce the principal speaker of the morning, Assistant Secretary of War Johnson. Garrison Review Planned At the completion of the exercis-es in Jackson Memorial Hall, there will be a garrison review by the Corps of Cadets. The review will consist of one battery of artillery, one troop of cavalry, and one bat-talion of infantry. The rats will form a second battalion of infan-try, although they will not carry arms. On the reviewing stand there will be only General Le-jeune and General Kilbourne. At the completion of the review, one review that will probably sadden the beloved General Lejeune who (Continued On Page 8) By FRED ADAMS Major-General John Archer Le-jeune as Superintendent of the Virginia Military Institute since 1929, has added one more chapter to a brilliant life-story already crowded to the point of overflow-ing with action and accomplish-ments. In his 41 years of service with the U. S. Marine Corps he has led a life seemingly consecrat-ed to activity and danger. A grad-uate of Louisiana State University with an appointment to the U. S. Naval Academy, he passed through four years of cadetship there and graduated in 1888 with the rank of ensign. Before he had served two years as a naval cadet after leaving Annapolis he had experi-enced more hardships and danger than most people even read about in a full lifetime. Shipwrecked His military career began, really in 1889 when he went through the catastrophic hurricane that struck Apia, Samoa, in March, 1889, sink-ing the German fleet and two ships of the U. S. fleet stationed there at the time. Fifty-two Am-erican officers and men lost their lives. After the Vandalia, on which Lejeune was completing his naval cadetship, had struck a reef and was floundering, the Louisiana "middie" and several of his com-panions climbed up into the rig-ging and clung there until help arrived. Such a test as this liter-ally makes or breaks a man. In this case the answer is self-evident, for Cadet Lejeune was commended for his coolnessand unflinching courage by the commanding offi-cer of the ship during the three-day period of horror. Cited In Spanish-American War At the outbreak of the Spanish- American war Lejeune was a first lieutenant in command of the mar-ines on the U. S. S. Cincinnati. Although this vessel took no part in the hostilities, Lieutenant Le-jeune became an active participant when he was put in command of the battalion of Marines that land-ed in Panama in 1903 during a loyal revolution. During the war he was repeatedly commended and was twice cited, once in an engage-ment with the short artillery at Matanzas, Cuba, and the other time at the capture of the light-house at San Jun, Porto Rico, where he became the feted hero of the rescuer. Following this he was placed in command of Marine Barracks in Washington. Later he saw service during troublesome times in Central America, Cuba again, the Phillippines, Mexico— as commander of the Marines as-sisting in the taking and holding of Vera Cruz in 1914—and Panama several more times at the threat of revolt, finally proceeding to the marine barracks in New York. For three years—1915 to 1917, as Col-onel, Lejeune was assistant to the Commander of Marines in Wash-ington. At the entrance of the United States into the World War he was commissioned brigadier-general and put in command of Quantico Barracks, Va., war-time training station for the "Devil Dogs" or "Leathernecks" as they are afectionately called. "Over There," Com. 2nd Dlv. In 1018, General Lejeune sailed for France, landing at Brest on June 8, among the first marines (Continued on Page 8) — |