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McCarthy To Edit Year Book VOLUME XXXI LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA TUESDAY, OCT. 5, 1937 NUMBER 3 Squadron In Comeback Win Over W-M Indians William And Mary Leads VMI Al Half 9-6 Shu Comes Thru In Uphill Battle Fighting Squadron Goes On To Win By SNAKE SCARBURGH The Fighting Squadron broke into the win column in Norfolk Saturday on the new Foreman Field at the expense of Branch Bocock's William and Mary In-dians 20-9. Paul Shu, versatile sophomore halfback, thrilled 3,500 spectators as he reeled off two touchdowns, whipped a neat pass to Bud Kovar for the third and added two more points with place-kicks. Phil Chapman, 150-pound package of dynamite made his de-but as a varsity player for VMI early in the first quarter and play-ed a large part in the Keydets first scoring drive, picking up 31 yards in two plays to put the ball on the Indians 12 yard stripe and made repeated gains throughout the game. The William and Mary eleven made a strong bid for its initial Southern Conference game and led at the half 9-6 but could not cope with the Squadron attack in the closing quarters as Pooley Hubert was presented with his first vic-tory as VMI's head coach. The Indians made practically all their yardage through the air, using passing attack that had the Cadet backfield guessing. Otis Bunch, spearhead of the Indian attack, passed 28 yards to Johnny Coiner to put the ball in scoring position on VMI's 14 yard line early in the second quarter from where Lloyd Phillips marched to the goal line after chalking up a first down. The Fighting Squadron held for three downs but Phillips went over for the Indians' lone touch-down on the fourth. Squadron Scores First The first quarter was all VMI. Red Echols kicked off for the Key dets with PhiUips taking it on his own 26. The Indians soon found out that the Squadron's line wasn't to be trifled with so Bunch kicked on his second down. On the next play Paul Shu showed the Indians what they had to put up with all afternoon when he dashed through right tackle for 28 yards and then three plays later he sliced off right guard for 11 more but VMI was offside and the ball called back. The Indian line tightened and Shu punted. Bunch punted on his second down and VMI gained 22 yards on the exchange. Shu broke loose again for 30 yards but officials ruled VMI was holding. Another exchange of punts fol-lowed and then the Squadron started its first touchdown drive. Shu picked up 3 yards off right tackle and Phil Chapman added 11 more and a first down. Shu then tossed a pass to Andy Trze-ciak which was knocked down but was allowed because of interfer-ence. Chapman raced around right end for a nice gain of 20 yards to plant the oval on the Indian 14. Shu advanced it to the 12 and then he followed perfect interference around left end for the touchdown. His placement for extra point was blocked by Dil-lard Near the end of the first stanza Shu fumbled a pass from center on his own goal line which (Continued On Page 5) Tentative Plans For i Rich. Trip Are Revealed Richmond Alumni Plans Not Yet Complete Oct. 5.—Col. Burress announced today that as far as he was able to foresee the Corps trip to Rich-mond this year would probably follow, in general, about the same procedure that it did last year. The only difference that is evident so far is the fact that as yet the Corps has not received any word from the Capital City VMI Club about plans for the entertainment of Cadets other than the invitation extended them to come. Last year, it will be remembered, the Alumni of Richmond extended their weL come in every way imaginable to make the Cadets as comfortable as possible and to furnish them with as much entertainment as the city afforded. This year however, no such plans have been as yet forth-coming, and unless they are the Cadets will have to arrange their own entertainment. Approximate Plans If last year's schedule is fol-lowed, the Corps will leave East Lexington about midnight Friday, Oct. 15, and will arrive at the Main Street Station at 6:30 Satur-day morning. After a check roll call the Corps will be dismissed until the game formation at 1:30 that afternoon. Following the game it is presumed that the Cadets will be allowed to pursue their own interests until about 10 o'clock the following morning when they will form at the sta-tion to entrain for Lexington which they will reach, if nothing goes wrong, at about 5 that after-noon. Purely Tentative It is to be remembered, how-ever, that all of the foregoing is tentative until orders come from Headquarters confirming it or def-initely making new plans. In the latter case notice will probably come out in time for all men to make their arrangements. Kilbourne Inaugural Draws Large Crowd; Distinguished Guests Add Color to Affair Gen. Lejeune Turns Over to Gen. Kilbourne McCarthy Comes Into Year Book Inheritance Oct. 1—At a meeting of the Sec-ond Class held in the J. M. Hall tonight, W. H. McCarthy of Rich-mond was elected Editor of the 1939 BOMB. Bill Irving, president of the class presided at the meet-ing assisted by Pat Riddleberger, class historian. A large group of nominees were selected and after they were sent from the hall many members of the class participated in a discussion of their merits. Member Of Finance Committee McCarthy, a brother of Frank McCarthy, is a member of the Second Class Finance Committee in charge of the sale of class rings. During the next few days he will confer with representatives of yearbook companies who are stay-ing in Lexington on business with the 19Q8 BOMB staff. The busi-ness manager for the 1939 BOMB will probably be elected by the class of "39 within the next week. Second Class Show Following the election' of the BOMB editor the class discussed a few phases of the General Com-mittee Rules. Irving said that two new rules concerning old cadets have been added this year. He al-so reminded the class of the Sec-ond Class show to be given at Easter, asking that anyone having suggestions for it bring (Continueda on Page 8) The above picture is of General Lejeune just before he turned over his official duties as Superintend-ent of the VMI to his successor, General Kilbourne. In the center is Captain Robert Massie, presi-dent of the Institute Board of Vis-itors, who had an important posi-tion in the two-day ceremonies surrounding the Inaugural exer-cises. Immediately after this pic-ture was taken the Corps of Cadets staged a Garrison Review in honor of the old and new Superintend-ents. Cut Courtesy ROANOKE TIMES (Carroll Martin, photogra-pher). Life Of Major-General Charles E. Kilbourne Is Reviewed Famous Son of VMI Returns As Superintendent To Crown Long Career By FRED ADAMS ffi- Major-General Charles Evans Kilbourne, on this last Oct. 1, changed places with Major-Gen-eral John Archer Lejeune on the reviewing stand and with that ac-tion officially became VMI's sixth Superintendent since the founding of the school on Nov., 11, 1839. It is appropriate that General Le-jeune's successor should be a man who served under him in his divi-sion in the Great War and at the same time is an alumnus of VMI and a member of the class of 1894 which has already furnished one superintendent, General Cocke. Is it not appropriate that he should be a man who has already distin-guished himself in his chosen pro-fession by being the only Ameri-can soldier who wears the Dis-tinguished Service Cross, the Dis-tinguished Service Medal, the Philippine Congressional Medal, and the Congressional Medal of Honor? Now he has returned to his alma mater to guide the destinies of VMI into and through the sixth period of her notable history, and it is not hard to believe that he will be a most creditable asset if the past is. any indicative at all of the future. Brilliant VMI Record June of the year 1894 during the great panic witnessed the gradua-tion of Cadet Lieutenant Charles Evans Kilbourne, standing second in his class as the Second Jackson Hope medalist with a B. S. degree in Civil Engineering. Thus began a life soon to be devoted to activi-ty and accomplishments. The year of his graduation young Kilbourne went to New Mexico where he worker first as a surveyor then as an instructor in a small mili-tary school. Soon afterwards he began to work for the weather bureau and continued it until 1896 when he joined the Volun-teer Signal Corps. Spanish-American War He was comrmissioned a Second Lieutenant in he Signal Corps on May 20, IMS, and was sent to the Philippines where he actively en-gaged in the Spanish-American war, taking part in the capture of Manilla, and later in subduing the Philippine Insurrection, in opera-tions in Cavite, Laguna and Bul-can Provinces, in the Boxer cam-paign, China, in the relief of the Legation in Peking, China, in 1900, and in operations in the Southern Sulus. He was later awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest decoration that can be conferred upon a soldier of the United States, "for most distin-guished gallantry in action" at Paco Bridge, P. I., on Feb. 5, 1899, when in the face of enemy fire he climbed a telephone pole and cooly and competently repaired a broken wire, thus reestablishing GeneralCommittee Reveals Rule Change Sept. 29—Al Fiedler, President of the First Class and the Gen-eral Committee, has instituted two important additions to this year's General Committee Rules. "Booing" All "booing" in the barracks, which at times has proved embar-assing to other Cadets and their guests, will be dealt with severly. The majority of the Corps has long been ashamed of this harm-less, though ungentlemanly past-time. It was also made known that there will be a rule concern-ing the use of the electric razors in barracks during certain hours of the day. This ruling has become necessary due to the interference with radio reception. Printed copies of the General Committtee Rules are to be dis-tributed In barracks early next week. All Rats are cautioned to read these rules and their Rat Bibles carefully. There is to be a General Committee meeting in the very near future. communications with the front." He was given a commission in the regular army in 1899 and saw more service in the Islands, after most of the fighting had subsided, as city property officer of Manilla and in charge of the Fire and Sani-tary departments. Following the relief of the Legation in Pekin, he was appointed Chief of Police in the American sector of the Chin-ese city. Returns To States In 1901 Kilbourne returned to the United States and was pro-moted to the grade of a first lieu-tenant. He transferred from the infantry to the artillery on March 17, 1902. Rising rapidly in rank he held successive positions in swift order. He was an honor graduate of the Artillery School, followed by the position of Ad-jutant of Ft. Monroe, then com-manding Fort Andrews, Boston harbor. He was a member of the Artillery Board and took the 35th Company to the Philippine Islands where he established the first ar-tillery garrison in defense of Man-ila Bay. Manila Again, Pirates Captain Kilbourne was detailed inspector for the Philippine Con-stabulary in 1909 and in that cap-acity he visited all parts of the islands of Luzon, Mindano, and Sulu. A little later he took a prom-inent part in suppressing a mutiny of the Kalnyor Igorotes and soon thereafter helped to a major de-gree in the obliteration of a band of Hadjii and Sulu pirates. States, General Staff Returning to this country again after an absence of two years he served on the General Staff for two details, 1911-1913, 1915-1919. At the entrance of the United States into the World War he was tem-porarily made a brigadier-general to become Chief of Staff of the 89th Division which he took over-seas to England and then France in the winter of 1917-1018, seeing (Continuad OB Fas* •) Lejeune And Kilbourne Honored By High Ranking Officials, Alumni, And Cadets By L. E. HUDGINS The Inauguration exercises that marked the end of a successful eight year reign as Superintendent for General John A. Lejeune and opened a new chapter in the life of General Charles E. Kilbourne got underway Thursday afternoon in J. M. Hall, when Captain Green-lee Letcher presented VMI with a portrait of General Lejeune. Captain Letcher was introduced by Mr. A. W. Robertson, Repres-entative to Congress from this dis-trict. The portrait, a fine lifelike oil work, was painted by Mrs. Lillian Simpson of St. Louis. Al-though Mrs. Simpson did not have General Lejeune sit for the por-trait, the likeness of the General was strikingly true. At the close of Captain Letcher's speech of presentation, the portrait was un-veiled by Cadet Captain Powell. Reception Gay Affair On Thursday night, October 1, many of the* leading personages in the national and state government gathered in '94 Hall to honor both General Lejeune and General Kil-bourne at a reception. The hall was gaily decorated with flags and evergreens that presented a striking background for the many noted personages present. General Bowley, commander of the Third Corps Area, General Holcomb, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Lieutenant Governor Price, the Democratic nominee for Governor, together with many noted educa-tors filled the hall for the memor-able occasion. Navy Band lurnishes Music Music for the reception was fur-nished by the United States Navy Band which came direct from Washington to play. The band was excellent and caused much favor-able comment among the assemb-lage. During the reception refresh-ments were served, and the floor committee under Captain McNeal performed their job exceedingly well. Ceremonies In J. M. Hall In J. M. Hall Friday morning, the Inaugural ceremony officially open- (Continaed On Page 8) Gen. Kilbourne Addresses Corps First Time Oct. 2—Speaking today to the en-tire corps gathered in Jackson Memorial Hall, General Kilbourne made his first official talk as Sup-erintendent. Speaking in an in-formal manner, General Kilbourne's talk was sprinkled with a word of advice to rats and upper class-men as well. Speaking to the rats "your worst two weeks are past; it is now up to you to stick out your year of 'probation' here at the Institute," and to the upper classmen General Kilbourne ad-vised, "it is your duty to set an example for the new cadets and lend them your encouragement and assistance." General Kilbourne ended his talk with some "good news." He announced that the Board of Vis-itors had accepted his suggestion that the Corps go to Richmond this year due to the fact that the ma-jority of the cadets desired to go to Richmond this year instead of Charlottesville.
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Repository | Virginia Military Institute Archives |
Collection | VMI Cadet Newspaper |
Title | VMI Cadet. October 5, 1937 |
Issue Date | 1937-10-05 |
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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. |
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Full Text Search | McCarthy To Edit Year Book VOLUME XXXI LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA TUESDAY, OCT. 5, 1937 NUMBER 3 Squadron In Comeback Win Over W-M Indians William And Mary Leads VMI Al Half 9-6 Shu Comes Thru In Uphill Battle Fighting Squadron Goes On To Win By SNAKE SCARBURGH The Fighting Squadron broke into the win column in Norfolk Saturday on the new Foreman Field at the expense of Branch Bocock's William and Mary In-dians 20-9. Paul Shu, versatile sophomore halfback, thrilled 3,500 spectators as he reeled off two touchdowns, whipped a neat pass to Bud Kovar for the third and added two more points with place-kicks. Phil Chapman, 150-pound package of dynamite made his de-but as a varsity player for VMI early in the first quarter and play-ed a large part in the Keydets first scoring drive, picking up 31 yards in two plays to put the ball on the Indians 12 yard stripe and made repeated gains throughout the game. The William and Mary eleven made a strong bid for its initial Southern Conference game and led at the half 9-6 but could not cope with the Squadron attack in the closing quarters as Pooley Hubert was presented with his first vic-tory as VMI's head coach. The Indians made practically all their yardage through the air, using passing attack that had the Cadet backfield guessing. Otis Bunch, spearhead of the Indian attack, passed 28 yards to Johnny Coiner to put the ball in scoring position on VMI's 14 yard line early in the second quarter from where Lloyd Phillips marched to the goal line after chalking up a first down. The Fighting Squadron held for three downs but Phillips went over for the Indians' lone touch-down on the fourth. Squadron Scores First The first quarter was all VMI. Red Echols kicked off for the Key dets with PhiUips taking it on his own 26. The Indians soon found out that the Squadron's line wasn't to be trifled with so Bunch kicked on his second down. On the next play Paul Shu showed the Indians what they had to put up with all afternoon when he dashed through right tackle for 28 yards and then three plays later he sliced off right guard for 11 more but VMI was offside and the ball called back. The Indian line tightened and Shu punted. Bunch punted on his second down and VMI gained 22 yards on the exchange. Shu broke loose again for 30 yards but officials ruled VMI was holding. Another exchange of punts fol-lowed and then the Squadron started its first touchdown drive. Shu picked up 3 yards off right tackle and Phil Chapman added 11 more and a first down. Shu then tossed a pass to Andy Trze-ciak which was knocked down but was allowed because of interfer-ence. Chapman raced around right end for a nice gain of 20 yards to plant the oval on the Indian 14. Shu advanced it to the 12 and then he followed perfect interference around left end for the touchdown. His placement for extra point was blocked by Dil-lard Near the end of the first stanza Shu fumbled a pass from center on his own goal line which (Continued On Page 5) Tentative Plans For i Rich. Trip Are Revealed Richmond Alumni Plans Not Yet Complete Oct. 5.—Col. Burress announced today that as far as he was able to foresee the Corps trip to Rich-mond this year would probably follow, in general, about the same procedure that it did last year. The only difference that is evident so far is the fact that as yet the Corps has not received any word from the Capital City VMI Club about plans for the entertainment of Cadets other than the invitation extended them to come. Last year, it will be remembered, the Alumni of Richmond extended their weL come in every way imaginable to make the Cadets as comfortable as possible and to furnish them with as much entertainment as the city afforded. This year however, no such plans have been as yet forth-coming, and unless they are the Cadets will have to arrange their own entertainment. Approximate Plans If last year's schedule is fol-lowed, the Corps will leave East Lexington about midnight Friday, Oct. 15, and will arrive at the Main Street Station at 6:30 Satur-day morning. After a check roll call the Corps will be dismissed until the game formation at 1:30 that afternoon. Following the game it is presumed that the Cadets will be allowed to pursue their own interests until about 10 o'clock the following morning when they will form at the sta-tion to entrain for Lexington which they will reach, if nothing goes wrong, at about 5 that after-noon. Purely Tentative It is to be remembered, how-ever, that all of the foregoing is tentative until orders come from Headquarters confirming it or def-initely making new plans. In the latter case notice will probably come out in time for all men to make their arrangements. Kilbourne Inaugural Draws Large Crowd; Distinguished Guests Add Color to Affair Gen. Lejeune Turns Over to Gen. Kilbourne McCarthy Comes Into Year Book Inheritance Oct. 1—At a meeting of the Sec-ond Class held in the J. M. Hall tonight, W. H. McCarthy of Rich-mond was elected Editor of the 1939 BOMB. Bill Irving, president of the class presided at the meet-ing assisted by Pat Riddleberger, class historian. A large group of nominees were selected and after they were sent from the hall many members of the class participated in a discussion of their merits. Member Of Finance Committee McCarthy, a brother of Frank McCarthy, is a member of the Second Class Finance Committee in charge of the sale of class rings. During the next few days he will confer with representatives of yearbook companies who are stay-ing in Lexington on business with the 19Q8 BOMB staff. The busi-ness manager for the 1939 BOMB will probably be elected by the class of "39 within the next week. Second Class Show Following the election' of the BOMB editor the class discussed a few phases of the General Com-mittee Rules. Irving said that two new rules concerning old cadets have been added this year. He al-so reminded the class of the Sec-ond Class show to be given at Easter, asking that anyone having suggestions for it bring (Continueda on Page 8) The above picture is of General Lejeune just before he turned over his official duties as Superintend-ent of the VMI to his successor, General Kilbourne. In the center is Captain Robert Massie, presi-dent of the Institute Board of Vis-itors, who had an important posi-tion in the two-day ceremonies surrounding the Inaugural exer-cises. Immediately after this pic-ture was taken the Corps of Cadets staged a Garrison Review in honor of the old and new Superintend-ents. Cut Courtesy ROANOKE TIMES (Carroll Martin, photogra-pher). Life Of Major-General Charles E. Kilbourne Is Reviewed Famous Son of VMI Returns As Superintendent To Crown Long Career By FRED ADAMS ffi- Major-General Charles Evans Kilbourne, on this last Oct. 1, changed places with Major-Gen-eral John Archer Lejeune on the reviewing stand and with that ac-tion officially became VMI's sixth Superintendent since the founding of the school on Nov., 11, 1839. It is appropriate that General Le-jeune's successor should be a man who served under him in his divi-sion in the Great War and at the same time is an alumnus of VMI and a member of the class of 1894 which has already furnished one superintendent, General Cocke. Is it not appropriate that he should be a man who has already distin-guished himself in his chosen pro-fession by being the only Ameri-can soldier who wears the Dis-tinguished Service Cross, the Dis-tinguished Service Medal, the Philippine Congressional Medal, and the Congressional Medal of Honor? Now he has returned to his alma mater to guide the destinies of VMI into and through the sixth period of her notable history, and it is not hard to believe that he will be a most creditable asset if the past is. any indicative at all of the future. Brilliant VMI Record June of the year 1894 during the great panic witnessed the gradua-tion of Cadet Lieutenant Charles Evans Kilbourne, standing second in his class as the Second Jackson Hope medalist with a B. S. degree in Civil Engineering. Thus began a life soon to be devoted to activi-ty and accomplishments. The year of his graduation young Kilbourne went to New Mexico where he worker first as a surveyor then as an instructor in a small mili-tary school. Soon afterwards he began to work for the weather bureau and continued it until 1896 when he joined the Volun-teer Signal Corps. Spanish-American War He was comrmissioned a Second Lieutenant in he Signal Corps on May 20, IMS, and was sent to the Philippines where he actively en-gaged in the Spanish-American war, taking part in the capture of Manilla, and later in subduing the Philippine Insurrection, in opera-tions in Cavite, Laguna and Bul-can Provinces, in the Boxer cam-paign, China, in the relief of the Legation in Peking, China, in 1900, and in operations in the Southern Sulus. He was later awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the highest decoration that can be conferred upon a soldier of the United States, "for most distin-guished gallantry in action" at Paco Bridge, P. I., on Feb. 5, 1899, when in the face of enemy fire he climbed a telephone pole and cooly and competently repaired a broken wire, thus reestablishing GeneralCommittee Reveals Rule Change Sept. 29—Al Fiedler, President of the First Class and the Gen-eral Committee, has instituted two important additions to this year's General Committee Rules. "Booing" All "booing" in the barracks, which at times has proved embar-assing to other Cadets and their guests, will be dealt with severly. The majority of the Corps has long been ashamed of this harm-less, though ungentlemanly past-time. It was also made known that there will be a rule concern-ing the use of the electric razors in barracks during certain hours of the day. This ruling has become necessary due to the interference with radio reception. Printed copies of the General Committtee Rules are to be dis-tributed In barracks early next week. All Rats are cautioned to read these rules and their Rat Bibles carefully. There is to be a General Committee meeting in the very near future. communications with the front." He was given a commission in the regular army in 1899 and saw more service in the Islands, after most of the fighting had subsided, as city property officer of Manilla and in charge of the Fire and Sani-tary departments. Following the relief of the Legation in Pekin, he was appointed Chief of Police in the American sector of the Chin-ese city. Returns To States In 1901 Kilbourne returned to the United States and was pro-moted to the grade of a first lieu-tenant. He transferred from the infantry to the artillery on March 17, 1902. Rising rapidly in rank he held successive positions in swift order. He was an honor graduate of the Artillery School, followed by the position of Ad-jutant of Ft. Monroe, then com-manding Fort Andrews, Boston harbor. He was a member of the Artillery Board and took the 35th Company to the Philippine Islands where he established the first ar-tillery garrison in defense of Man-ila Bay. Manila Again, Pirates Captain Kilbourne was detailed inspector for the Philippine Con-stabulary in 1909 and in that cap-acity he visited all parts of the islands of Luzon, Mindano, and Sulu. A little later he took a prom-inent part in suppressing a mutiny of the Kalnyor Igorotes and soon thereafter helped to a major de-gree in the obliteration of a band of Hadjii and Sulu pirates. States, General Staff Returning to this country again after an absence of two years he served on the General Staff for two details, 1911-1913, 1915-1919. At the entrance of the United States into the World War he was tem-porarily made a brigadier-general to become Chief of Staff of the 89th Division which he took over-seas to England and then France in the winter of 1917-1018, seeing (Continuad OB Fas* •) Lejeune And Kilbourne Honored By High Ranking Officials, Alumni, And Cadets By L. E. HUDGINS The Inauguration exercises that marked the end of a successful eight year reign as Superintendent for General John A. Lejeune and opened a new chapter in the life of General Charles E. Kilbourne got underway Thursday afternoon in J. M. Hall, when Captain Green-lee Letcher presented VMI with a portrait of General Lejeune. Captain Letcher was introduced by Mr. A. W. Robertson, Repres-entative to Congress from this dis-trict. The portrait, a fine lifelike oil work, was painted by Mrs. Lillian Simpson of St. Louis. Al-though Mrs. Simpson did not have General Lejeune sit for the por-trait, the likeness of the General was strikingly true. At the close of Captain Letcher's speech of presentation, the portrait was un-veiled by Cadet Captain Powell. Reception Gay Affair On Thursday night, October 1, many of the* leading personages in the national and state government gathered in '94 Hall to honor both General Lejeune and General Kil-bourne at a reception. The hall was gaily decorated with flags and evergreens that presented a striking background for the many noted personages present. General Bowley, commander of the Third Corps Area, General Holcomb, commandant of the Marine Corps, and Lieutenant Governor Price, the Democratic nominee for Governor, together with many noted educa-tors filled the hall for the memor-able occasion. Navy Band lurnishes Music Music for the reception was fur-nished by the United States Navy Band which came direct from Washington to play. The band was excellent and caused much favor-able comment among the assemb-lage. During the reception refresh-ments were served, and the floor committee under Captain McNeal performed their job exceedingly well. Ceremonies In J. M. Hall In J. M. Hall Friday morning, the Inaugural ceremony officially open- (Continaed On Page 8) Gen. Kilbourne Addresses Corps First Time Oct. 2—Speaking today to the en-tire corps gathered in Jackson Memorial Hall, General Kilbourne made his first official talk as Sup-erintendent. Speaking in an in-formal manner, General Kilbourne's talk was sprinkled with a word of advice to rats and upper class-men as well. Speaking to the rats "your worst two weeks are past; it is now up to you to stick out your year of 'probation' here at the Institute," and to the upper classmen General Kilbourne ad-vised, "it is your duty to set an example for the new cadets and lend them your encouragement and assistance." General Kilbourne ended his talk with some "good news." He announced that the Board of Vis-itors had accepted his suggestion that the Corps go to Richmond this year due to the fact that the ma-jority of the cadets desired to go to Richmond this year instead of Charlottesville. |