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Lee, size 7 x 9, prepaid $1.50 Stonewall Jackson, size 7 x 9 prepaid eee 8, General Robert E. Lee, size 9 x 13, prepaid 3.00 CAMPUS VIEWS, size 7 x 9 prepaid 1.50 Money order or check should accompany order HENRY BOLEY, Manager Lexington, Virginia = DOREMUS GYMNASIUM Matmen, Mitmen, Mermen and Merry Masqueraders THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE VoL. V FEBRUARY, 1929 No. 1- THE YEAR University of Alabama President, Washington and Lee President-elect, George H. Denny, visited Lex- ington; was greeted with torches and trumpets, by roaring student cheers, and transported in a student- drawn tally-ho (vintage 1900); was entertained and solicited; departed by way of Charlottesville and the W. & L.-Va. football game, for home and serious pondering; concluded that it would be impracticable to accept the proffered post; regretfully refused the presidency of Washington and Lee. Fight defeats and two victories marked the rout of Blue and White Gridiron aspirations for 1928; ended the service of many able gridmen. Football coach, J. P. (“Pat”) Herron, tendered his resignation, left a unanimous host of well wishers. The Athletic Coun- cil set about to find a suitable successor. Alumni returned for the annual homecoming cele- bration, Saturday, November 17, met in the Lee Chapel, lunched as guests of the University at the Alumni Building, witnessed the Vio ee PP. 1 game, were entertained at a buffet supper in the Din- ing Hall. Alumni trustees met, re-elected able, loyal and gen- erous alumnus Judge E.. C. Caffrey, ’09, of Newark, N. J., as president and a trustee, and able, loyal and generous alumnus Samuel O. Laughlin, ‘14, of Wheeling, West Va., as a trustee of the Alumni As- sociation, Inc. Alumni met, banqueted and attended to business in New York City, Friday, November 9th; in Jackson- ville, Fla., on Thanksgiving Day; in Memphis, Tenn., December 1; in San Antonio, Tex., December 8th; in Lynchburg, Va., January 9; in Washington, D. C., and in New Orleans, La., Founders’ Day, January 1th, An alumni “contact”? committee was graciously re- ceived by University trustees, was invited to advise with the trustees’ committee on the presidency, coop- erated effectively under the able chairmanship of Alumni Association trustee J. Morrison Hutcheson, 02, M. D., of Richmond, Va. Trustees pondered over the grave problem of se- curing a sticcessor to retiring President Henry Louis Smith, met in Lexington with representatives of the Faculty and of the Alumni Association, Inc., ex- changed ideas, recognized a_ natural partnership ; quietly cor:tinued their investigations, postponed their decision for further deliberation. Basketball loomed brilliantly as a flashy court quin- tet traveled to decisive victories over their first six opponents. Optimistic supporters envisioned a South- ern Conference Championship. Mr. Henry E.. Litchford, Richmond banker, grace- fully and generously presented the University with wrought iron gratings and gates for the Lee Chapel at an informal assembly there on Founders’ Day. Alumnus, trustee, banker, W. McC. Martin, 795, of St. Louis, Mo., spoke interestingly and entertain- ingly at the annual Founders’ Day Assembly, Satur- day, Jan. 19; was received with affectionate appre- ciation. Students stood in the stern shadows of looming mid-year examinations, labored frantically over notes and reviews, wrote masterpieces in volume if not in content, heaved sighs of relief or regret. Students postponed the annual Fancy Dress Ball until Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, planned to live a thousand nights in one, to reproduce the Arabian Nights in stupendous spectacular ‘Bal Oriental.” Sg ¢ ADMINISTRATION PRESIDENT’S FOUNDERS’ DAY REPORT: Since our Founders’ Day meeting a year ago, when the University was profited by an eloquent message from Judge McDermott, the University has enjoyed a very prosperous year. The faculty now numbers fifty of professorial rank and seven regular instructors with degrees. The total number -of matriculates has been held to 910. Scholastic Items: The following are some of the important scholastic events of the past twelve months: 1. The completion and formal opening of the Lee Museum occupying the first floor of the Lee Chapel. 2. The furnishing and formal opening of the com- modious Alumni Club Rooms on Washington Street, through the zeal of our Alumni Secretary Verbon Kemp. | 3. The annual meeting during the last week of March of the Virginia Biological Society as the guest of Washington and Lee. : 4. The annual convention, distribution of prizes, and social gatherings of the Southern Interscholastic 6 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE Press Association, May 11th and 12th, under the aus- pices of our Lee Memorial School of Journalism. 5. The Commencement exercises on June 5th when degrees were conferred on 117 students. 6. The psychological examinations and_ orienta- tion exercises given the new students during the opening week beginning September 11th. 7. The meeting of the Board in October and their receipt and acceptance of the President’s request to be granted retirement at the age of seventy on July 19929. 8. The receipt during the summer of the formal report of three experts employed by the President and Board to examine the present curriculum of W. & L. and its possible reconstruction as recommended by the President. Grounds and Buildings: The past year has been marked by many improve- ments in the grounds and ejuipment of the Univer- sity. These include the repairing and painting of Reid Hall and four professors’ residences, the furnishing of another residence with radiators and a_ pipe-line connecting with our heating system, and the con- struction of a new steam pipe line to the Graham Dormitory. Under the supervision and planning of Mr. Peas- lee, our landscape architect, a parking space, road- ways, etc., have been constructed west of the Me- morial Gateway near the Lee Chapel, and new ce- ment roadways and sidewalks have been constructed south of the library connecting it with Washington Street and the gymnasium, and with the Memorial Gateway. The amount spent on these improvements was about $12,000. During the past year, designed by Mr. Peaslee and financed by the students and the athletic association, a very handsome Memorial Bridge of reinforced ce- ment has been built across the Woods Creek gorge connecting the Gymnasium plaza with the center of the enlarged Athletic Field. No addition to our equipment has been greeted with more universal en- thusiasm than this stately and beautiful bridge, which doubles the value and accessibility of the athletic field and the beauty of this section of the campus. Financial Matters: Direct gifts of money during the year mainly for the general endowment, the Burks Memorial En- dowment, and a Lee Chapel endowment amount to $102,000. The total cost of the Memorial Bridge when the eastern approaches are completed will probably ex- ceed $40,000, and the completion and cementing of the parking areas in the front and rear of the gym- nasium will cost six or seven thousand more. The bridge as it stands has been paid for by the student subscriptions and money advanced by the Athletic Association, the present debt amounting to only $6,000. During the year, through Mr. Kemp’s office, sub- scriptions to the Burks Fund have been secured amounting to approximately $20,000 and nearly $9,000 paid in. Subscriptions to the Memorial Bridge amounting to over $30,000 have been se- cured and over $9,000 collected. Nearly $29,000 has also been collected on old campaign pledges to the general endowment and approximately $2,000 on School of Journalism pledges. The grounds, buildings, and general equipment of the University are today in better condition than since I first became acquainted with them. ‘The con- struction of parking areas in connection with the gymnasium and the completion of the very hand- some eastern entrance to the Memorial Bridge, both already designed by our landscape architect, will un- doubtedly be completed before the close of the next collegiate year. REPORT OF ALUMNI AND EXECUTIVE SEC- REPARY POR 1928: FINANCIAL Burks Fund: For the establishment of a new professorship in the Law School in memory of the late Judge Martin P. Burks, ’70, alumni and friends have subscribed $19,991.67 ; of that amount they have paid in $8,604.17 to secure a credit of $4,302.08 from the General Edu- cation Board—thus making a total of $24,293.75 sub- scribed. ! Class Bridge Fund: Students pledged $30,705 for the erection of the new Wilson Field footbridge. Of this amount $9,387.50 has been paid in. The bridge has been com- pleted under the direction of the W. & L. Athletic As- sociation. Collections: In payment on old pledges to the Endowment Fund $28,584.25 have been received; to the School of Journalism Fund $1,882.52. Miscellaneous: A set of Law books costing $400 was voluntarily given by an alumnus to the Law Library; another alumnus made a voluntary gift of $150 to the Endow- ment Fund. THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 7 ALUMNI Organization: The Washington and Lee Alumni Association, Inc., has elected to membership on its Board of Directors during the year, John L.. Campbell, ’09, of Lexington; Dr. J. Morrison Hutcheson, ’02, of Richmond; C. T. Chenery, ‘09, of New York City, and Samuel O. Laughlin, 14, of Wheeling, West Va.; has re-elected Judge E. C. Caffrey, ’09, of Newark, New Jersey, as president. | Repair and furnishing of the old McLaughlin house for use as Alumni Headquarters has been completed at a cost of $2,300, which was paid in by alumni and friends. Thirteen local organizations have been active in strategic centers throughout the country during the year. Publications: After four years of bi-monthly publication the self-supporting ArumMNi MacazIne_ will inaugurate a monthly publication schedule in 1929. It now has approximately 1500 paid subscribers. Spirit: With a coherent and effective internal organiza- tion perfected the Alumni Association has prepared itself to be of more effective and productive service to the University. Closer cooperation between the administrative officers and Faculty, a more intimate relationship with the University Board of Trustees and a more active participation in University affairs by the individual alumni membership have been achieved during 1928. Respectfully submitted, VERBON FE. Kemp. POUNDERS DAY: In 1916 the University Board of Trustees desig- nated January 19th, the anniversary of General Rob- ert Lee's birth, as founders Vay," = * to be observed annually, forever, with appropriate com- memorative exercises, including an address upon some subject, before the president, faculty, officers, student body, alumni and friends of the University, by some speaker of high character and distinction, eee Gift: Commemorative exercises this year appropriately included the formal presentation of an exquisite wrought-iron grating, gate and Lee coat-of-arms, erected in the arch between the room enshrining Val- entine’s recumbent statue and the main body of the Chapel, by Mr. Henry EF. Litchford, Chairman of the Union Bank and Federal Trust Company, of Richmond, Va. A Litcurorp Girr—A Lirtcurorp Herro Before assembled trustees, faculty, students and friends in the Chapel Mr. Litchford called attention to the tribute paid the memory of Robert E. Lee by architect J. Binford Walford, whose services were voluntarily donated, by the manufacturers who vol- untarily provided and erected the grating at actual cost; expressed appreciation for the privilege of making that addition to the mausoleum of his hero and idol, Robert E. Lee. Rector George W. St. Clair, ’90, appreciatively received and acknowledged the gift in behalf of the University. The new grating is a dignified and harmonious ad- dition to the simple beauty of the Lee Chapel. It replaces an inappropriate wire fencing, affords more protection, is more decorative. Assembly: Trustees and robed professors led the procession of senior students into the gymnasium for the annual ‘Founders’ Day assembly, which was opened with prayer by Trustee W. Lapsley Carson, ’14; heard President Henry Louis Smith report on the year’s work. W. McChesney Martin, ’95, governor and founder of the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank, was the “speaker of high character and distinction.” He 8 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE W. McCursngey Martin, 795 Freshman Trustee, Founders’ Speaker won his audience with a broad smile which brought sustained applause before a word was spoken. He interrogated ‘What is education,’ spoke of early procedure, modern conditions, future ideals; was again and again applauded. (Full text will appear in the next issue of the A,UmMNr MacaziInt.) Students adjourned with the “Swing” and a ben- ediction, spent their holiday in grinding, cramming review for portentous mid-year examinations. TRUSTEES’ MEETING, JANUARY 19TH: Members Present: Rector Geo. W. St. Clair, William A. Anderson, John S. Munce, Dr. W. Mc. White, H. B. Sproul, Dr. “Geo. B. Lee, Judge Chas. J. McDermott,..J. me Caskie, Rev. W. L. Carson, W. McC. Martin. New Trustee: Wm. McChesney Martin, of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, took oath of office. Committee on Nomination: Committee on Nomination of President reported progress and asked to be continued. Board Approved: Board approved the general plan of Prof. Ellard for the establishment of a newspaper and printing plant for the School of Journalism to be used as a practical laboratory for that school upon condition that the plan be carried out without cost to the Uni- versity, and the Rector was authorized to appoint a committee of two members of the Board to work in conjunction with Mr. Ellard in putting the plan into effect. Resolution: Board passed a resolution of thanks to Mr. H. E. Litchford, of Richmond, Virginia, for the handsome gates and grill for the Lee Mausoleum, presented by him to the University. THE PRESET CY: Dr. Denny: Flaming torches lighted the avenues. (SD SEED () ED () DED (RED 0 () <---> 0-0) ED EE () ED (D(A () ED (D-DD () ED (SEP () < () ED-(4) v, “e THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE - QUO VADIS An Editorial Two harassed and beleaguered teachers retreated haltingly along the dusty Appian Way. Ahead, catacombs offered refuge among tombs. Beyond, broad, sweeping plains and indefinite Romagnan hills offered scattering shelter. Near- by, the narrow muddy ‘Tiber offered ‘escape. But a Voice spoke from a_ vision, gently queried “Whither goest thou?’”’, returned the fugitives to Rome and their predestined task. Hallowed by footprints in stone, a little chapel now marks the legendary spot. ‘Today educational institutions are beleaguered and harassed. All proceed haltingly; some bury themselves; many spread thinly over vast areas; others limit themselves to specific channels. Complex modern conditions, aimless wealth, new and radical demands, have routed educational forces, affrighted leaders, deflected sane efforts. In her simplicity Washington and Lee is partially free from the confusion of major conflict, is fortunately detached by location and inheritance. But she too is in a period of transition; stands poised for direction, for an answer to the question “Whither goest thou?”—an answer which should precede the election of a new chief executive. As an institution of learning are we to haunt the tombs of a hoary ascetic past, even tho they enshrine Christian martyrs? Are we to expand broadly as befits the State Universities and compete with them throughout Romagna? Are we to limit ourselves to the specialized channels of technological or pro- fessional education? Or, are we to return to Rome and our predetermined task, fulfill our traditional function; be a college distinctive among institutions of learning? Faculty members, trained and experienced, are qualified to offer accept- _ able recommendations. ‘Trustees, far-sighted and practical, are qualified to re- ceive, consider and if need be, amend,—to give authoritative direction. With our future course definitely charted, the incoming president will com- mit himself to its adoption and execution by acceptance of the proffered post, will have the commitment of Faculty and alumni to the authorized policy; to prospective students, inquiring parents and potential benefactors he can con- vincingly answer the question “Whither goest thou?” 4 7. %,@ \ ae. () a. () GE. () 4 12 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE THE FACULTY ABED: Dr. F. L. Riley, professor of History, is on leave of absence due to serious illness; has been under treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore; is recuperating slowly at his Lexington home. The History department was further handicapped during the late fall by the illness of Prof. Ollinger Crenshaw, 725. | A December scourge of Influenza crowded the Jackson Hospital with student patients, confined many able professors to their homes. Among those afflicted. were: Dr. W. D: Hoyt, professor of Biol- ogy, Dr. B. D. Easter, Assistant Dean and Professor of Romance Languages, Dean W. H. Moreland, ’06, of the Law School, Frank Gilliam, °17, of the Eng- lish department and President Henry Louis Smith. English Professor Fitzgerald Flournoy, ’22, devel- oped pneumonia from an attack of Influenza. Upon. recovery he went to Florida for recuperation. Dr. R. G. Campbell, ’98, popular professor of Po- litical Science, who was away on leave all of last year because of a nervous and physical breakdown, was back on the job this fall; has fully recovered. A-BROWN-ING: Able and energetic Dr. William M. Brown, 714, professor of Education and Psychology, is busied with a multitude of things. Among other activities Dr. Brown addressed the student body of the Uni- versity of Richmond; as the National Secretary and a founder, initiated new members of Omicron Delta Kappa, honorary fraternity, there; supervised the Dr. Wn. Brown psychological examination of seventy-five Eastern Virginia game wardens at the direction of State Game and Fish Commissioner A. Willis Robertson, Lexingtonian; attended the Thanksgiving conference of Virginia teachers at Richmond; met during Christ- mas holidays in biennial national convention with representatives of Square and Compass, collegiate masonic organization of which he is National Secre- tary; was re-elected vice-president of the Southern Field Council of the Y. M. C. A. at the annual meeting of that organization at Decatur, Ga.: planned to attend the national convention of Omi- cron Delta Kappa at the University of Alabama, March Ist and 2nd. AND HOWE: students call him “Daddy,” fellow Kiwanians call him “Howdy.” He is the versatile, renowned, amia- ble, practical Dr. James Lewis Howe, Professor of Chemistry and Dean of Applied Science, whose dig- nity does not repulse such liberties, whose distin- guished achievements do not bar the humanities. During the early fall Dr. Howe spoke before the Detroit section of the American Chemical Society on the Amenities of Platinum, deplored feminine con- sumption of ornamental platinum. Later he received a portrait of Karlvorich Klaus, Russian discoverer of Ruthenium from N. Karnokov, director of the Institute for Investigation of Platinum metals at Leningrad, in appreciation of his research in the platinum field. Betimes, Dr. Howe entertained Pres- ident-elect George H. Denny; rejoiced at the birth De J. L. Howse Snails and Postage Stamps of a grand-daughter to his son, J. L. Howe, Jr., ’20, at Shanghai, China; studied snails, postage stamps and foreign missions; contemplated retirement; took a vacation trip to Birmingham, Ala. THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 1S HERE AND THERE: Professors keep apace in their respective fields through national organizations, meet and convene for the interchange of ideas. Convening during the past three months were: Dr. W. D. Hoyt. Prot TH. Stow and Prof: kK. G. McDormon with the American Society for the Advancement of Science in New York City. Professors FE. K. Paxton, ’07, and H. Gray Funk- houser, ’21, with the American Mathematical So- ciety in New York City. Professor and Coach Forest Fletcher and Gradu- ate Manager and Coach R. A. (“Dick”) Smith, with the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at Knoxville, Tenn. , | Dr. D. B. Easter with the National Interfraternity Council in New York City. Dean H. D. Campbell, 82, with the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of the Southern ' States in Fort Worth, Texas. (See Dean’s Pere- erinations, page 23.) Miss Blanche McCrum, librarian, and Miss Helen Rockwell, assistant librarian, with the Virginia Li- brary Association in Norfolk. Prof. Charles P. Light, Jr., with the Law Teach- ers’ Association in Chicago, Ill. Dr. Robert H. Tucker and Dr. William M. Brown, 14, with the State Teachers’ Conference in Rich- mond. | Dr. Thomas J. Farrar with the Interfraternity Council at Lexington, of which he was _ re-elected president. ONE PROF. TO ANOTHER: Dr. W. T. Lyle, Professor of Engineering, was elected president of the Lexington Kiwanis Club, to succeed Dr. J. Lewis Howe, who was elected a K1- wanis trustee. MARKER SPEAKER: Prof. Fitzgerald Flournoy, of the English depart- ment, spoke at the unveiling of a marker to Robert E. Lee on the Dixie Highway in Ohio, near the West Virginia line. TUGRKERS: Tucker—it is an old Virginia name long associ- ated with Washington and Lee. J. Randolph: Richmond, Confederate capital, was being evacu- ated. Gold remaining in the Confederate Treasury was dispersed to Confederate officials, John Ran- JoHN RANDOLPH TUCKER Confederate Gold into Law Books dolph Tucker, Attorney General, refused his share— $500, became professor of Law at Washington Col- lege, founded the Law Library with the twenty-five unclaimed golden double eagles; became Dean of the Law School, served ably until 1897, contributed ef- fectively to the preparation of Washington and Lee’s most famed and distinguished alumni lawyers. H. St. George: Not least among distinguished pupils of “Old Kan’ was his son, Harry St. George, MAS LI.B., who practised law, represented his district for two terms in Congress; became professor of Law, Dean of Law and acting president of Washington and Lee: wrote and edited authoritative treatises on Con- stitutional Law; directed and assisted in fund rais- ing enterprises for the construction of the Law building—Tucker Hall, in memory of his distin- guished father, and for the foundation of the Brad- ford Law professorship; was president of the James- 14 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE town Exhibition Co.; again entered the U. 5. House of Representatives in 1922. During the late political upheaval Mr. Tucker, old line Democrat, was re-elected to Congress by a sub- stantial margin. Betimes he called upon President Coolidge at Swannanoa, Thanksgiving Virginia White House; recalled some Civil War experi- ences; spoke inimitably at the famed Lee-Jackson Confederate dinner in Lexington; took his place as an “anomaly” in Congress; irrevocably holds a place in the affection and admiration in the hearts of Washington and Lee alumni and friends. Robert H.: Unrelated, but a Virginian of another old line of Virginia T'uckers widely connected in the eastern part of the State is Dr. Robert H. Tucker, professor of Economics and Business Administration at Wash- ington and Lee, able teacher, quiet and studious trail blazer under the auspices of the State government and the State Chamber of Commerce, for the pres- ent highly lauded and telling “Progressive Move- ment in Virginia,” who effectively unites the book lined cloister’s cell with the open road of practicality. State wide influence broadens into national with the publication of an account of the “Virginia Re- organization Program” by Dr. Tucker in the Na- tional Municipal Review of November, 1928; the Dr. Ropert H. TucKEr ° —Cloister’s Cell to Open Road publication of “Our Unstable Standard of Value” in the U. S. Banker for December 28, and its re- printing ‘in pamphlet form at the request ol. the Stable Money Association; the publication in the American Labor Legislation Review of an address prepared for presentation at the special session of the American Association for labor legislation in Chicago, December 28, on the subject of ‘Work- men’s Compensation and the Employer” (to appear in their March issue). The article in the U. S. Banker cn “Our Unstable Standard ot Value” brought considerable comment from the Federal Re- serve Board and created a wide and favorable dis- cussion throughout the country. Born in, and long identified with, Southern Vir- ginia, Dr. Tucker was educated at William and Mary, University of Chicago, University of Wis- consin, and at Brunswick, Germany; taught at Okla- homa, A. & M. College, became its vice-president, came to Washington and Lee in 1915, was elected to his present professorship in 1919. “Veo Pag Yellow men warred with one another, plundered and pillaged, threatened the lives of Christian mis- sionaries in China. Many Washington and Lee alumni served in Chinese missions, saw things they had given their lives to—broken; now stoop to build again with dulled, not worn out, tools. Forced to abandon home and work in his South- ern Presbyterian mission field, North Kiangsu prov- ince, C. Houston Patterson, *19, escaped with his wife and children to Japan, came to Lexington, ac- cepted the post of Y. M. C. A. Secretary at Wash- ington and Lee. With the close of the present ses- sion he will have served two years. He has been active and popular, has served ably. He will return to his work in China during the late summer, will join his father, B. C. Patterson, ’8/7, and his brother, W. B. Patterson, ’22, who preceded him during the past year. CHAPEL VISITORS: Automobile guide books list the tomb of Lee as an Guide books and improved high- ways bring throngs of tourists through Lexington. Some stop to buy lunch and gas and drive on; others. disdaining history and shrines, barely slow down; many others tarry, visit the Lee tomb and museum. During 1928 over 52,000 visitors registered at the Lee Chapel. historic shrine. \2 Oe OLDHAM CLARK, °28, 1s specializing in income tax law with Woodward, Hamilton, Warfield and ELobson, wes THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 15 POLITICS When Virginia went Republican during the last election, a resolution was introduced in the Missis- sippi state legislature by Senator Castell regarding the removal of the bodies of Generals Robert EK. Lee and Stonewall Jackson from “republican soil” in Virginia to “democratic soil” in Mississippi. The resolution was as follows: “Whereas, we learn with great sorrow and grief that the state of Virginia has trampled upon and counted as naught its great and glorious southern traditions, and has embraced and accepted the pol- itics of the republican party and has thereby made its state republican soil and whereas, it is evident to all that the two southern leaders, Robert F. Lee and Stonewall Jackson cannot rest or sleep peacefully in said republican soil. — “Be it resolved, that we hereby request the gov- ernor of the state of Virginia to permit the state of Mississippi to remove to the democratic soil of said state, the bodies of said beloved Southern patriots, and, “Be it further resolved that the governor of our great democratic state be requested at once to trans- mit to the governor of the state of Virginia a copy of these resolutions.” | To these resolutions the chairman of the Rock- bridge County Democratic committee replied: “Dear Senator Castell: “T have noted with interest the resolution which you have recently introduced in the legislature in your state. “In this connection I wish to say that perhaps you are not fully conversant with all the facts. Lexing- ton, where repose the bodies of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, gave a substantial majority for the Democratic ticket in the recent presidential election. Hence its soil is unsullied and all sacred traditions are safe. Should Virginia fail to go Democratic in the gubernatorial election next fall, then Rock- bridge county will seriously consider the . question of seceding and establishing an independent state. “With feelings of the highest consideration, I am “Sincerely yours, B. E. VaucHan, Chairman Rockbridge County Democratic Committee.” es ee ge ° DR. JOHN W. BOWYER, ’22, was appointed associate professor of English at Southern Meth- odist University, Dallas, Texas, on January Oth. For the past two years Dr. Bowyer has instructed in English at Harvard where he recently received his Ph.D. STUDENT BODY LIBERALITY: Solicited by the Local Red Cross, students con- tributed $424 for the relief of storm sufferers in Florida and Porto Rico. RELIGION: Of 909 W. & L. students 840 are Christians, 43 of the Jewish faith, one a Buddist and nine acknowl- edge no particular faith, according to the Registrar’s statistics. Among Christian denominations Presbyterians pre- dominate with 272 members. There are 182 Metho- dists, 181 Episcopalians, 101 Baptists, 27 Christians, 26 Roman Catholics, 17 Congregationalists, 10 Chris- tian Scientists, 9 Lutherans, 8 Reformed Presby- terians, 2 Unitarians, 2 United Brethren, 1 Greek Catholic, 1 Universalist, 1 Friends and 1 Community member. CALENDAR: In 1582 Pope Gregory XIII changed a calendar date or two; established the Gregorian Calendar now used almost universally. Certain business lead- ers, politicians and scholars feel that it is awkward, outworn. ‘They propose a new calendar of thirteen twenty-eight day months; a world-wide holiday dur- ing the remaining twenty-four hours of the year, and numerous other features as proposed by M. B. Cots- worth, English expert. : On Monday, December 17th students assembled at the Doremus Gymnasium, heard Lieut. Col. H. Edmund Bulis of Washington, D. C., propose, ex- plain and advocate the new calendar plan. PANCY DRESS; PRB. 22: Princess Scheherazade was to be executed by dis- illusioned and disconsolate Sultan Schariar. Instead she beguiled him with fantastic stories for a thousand and one nights, consoled him, became Sultana. On Feb. 22 the stories of Scheherazade, abridged, will provide the theme for a Bal Oriental from the Arabian Nights—the twentieth annual Fancy Dress Ball at Washington and Lee. Departing from the usual date between the first and second semesters, this year’s Ball will be held on Washington’s birthday, Feb. 22, by Faculty consent. Commenting upon a gala Bal Masque in Philadel- phia several years ago a Quaker City newspaper said: “Tt rivalled the famous Southern Fancy Dress Ball given annually at Washington and Lee Univer- sity.” Instituted by Miss Annie Jo White the Fancy Dress Ball became a famous Southern function. 16 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE - Now directed by Prof. iC. BE. L. Gill,” chaphy and astute impressario with gifts of artistic conception, deft direc- tion and effective stag- ing, the Fancy Dress Ball attains prodigious proportions, achieves a national reputation. Hordes of visitors throng to Lexington for this annual spectacle. Admission cards and in- vitations sufficient to overflow the gymnasium are exhausted before the demand, yet the Fancy Dress Committee sin- cerely desires to accom- modate everyone having a just claim to consider- ation. Simple rules gov- ern Alumni admissions: Pror. C. E. L. Gi, ’22 “A Thousand Nights in One” wives are admitted upon identification; must wear formal dress for admission to spectators’ gallery; must be in costume and pay the regular fee for admission to the dancing floor. Friends and relatives, guests of alumni, must se- cure admission cards through student friends in ad- vance. Intoxicants and imbibers thereof are barred. ELECTION RETURNS: ' -'Townspeople, students and professors were the guests at the Gymnasium on Election night, Nov. 6th. There, students in the Department of Journal- ism reported returns from local precincts, tabulated National returns from leased wire reports, projected news flashes on the screen. Betimes the student orchestra entertained. Conceived and organized by ambitious Journalism Professor R. B. Ellard, this service was appreciatively applauded. Able Economics Professor R. H. Tucker com- mented “The handling of election returns is as valu- able in a political way as the holding of the Mock Convention * * * If there is a more politically- minded student body than this one, I do not know of it. When a man graduates from Washington and Lee he is fitted to take his place as a citizen. He has learned not only from texts but also personal experience.” TROUBADOURS: Directors of Campus Musical and Dramatic ac- Alumni and their — tivity, the Troubadors presented the farce “Officer 666” before a local audience Saturday afternoon, Dec. 1, BAR EXAMS: Only a few senior Law students dare the fall Virginia bar examination. Daring and passing this fall were students William S. Price and Samuel J. ‘Thompson. DEGREE APPLICATIONS: Required to make formal application before Oct. 15, 149 students became candidates for the award of degrees at Commencement 1929—an increase of 29 over the number applying last year. DEBATING REVIVAL: In olden days debating and oratory were out- standing Campus activities. Young ladies were hon- ored by invitations to attend the Final Oratorical Contest. In latter days interest in the art of Demos- thenes, Cicero and the Caesars has waned. Young ladies come to dance. The Final oratorical contest is no more. Only one literary society exists. Intercollegiate debates, state and national oratori- cal contests, have adopted the open forum, admit witty repartee; make use of the radio, of publicity agents; follow the lead of Intercollegiate athletics. Thus stimulated, forensic activity under the able direction of Public Speaking Professor M. G. Bauer is being revived at Washington and Lee. There is a debating team under student management. Competi- tive try-outs are held. Trips, medals, prizes and pos- sible membership in Delta Sigma Rho, National hon- orary Forensic Fraternity, allure. Inaugurating 1929 activity Washington and Lee will debate Kent School of Law in Chicago, February 10, before a radio microphone, will be adjudged by the radio audience; will meet Ohio Wesleyan at Dela- ware, Ohio, February 12; Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, February 13, and other teams before home audiences during the early spring. Publication of the Washington and Lee-British Students Debate in the University Debaters Manual indicates last year’s progress, stimulates. GREEK vs. LATIN: Lamented by some, commended by some, there has long been a trend away from the study of Greek and Latin. At Washington and Lee 12 students are en- rolled in Latin Classes, 15 in Greek. As a general rule the study of Greek is less popular. More popu- lar is the course offered in Greek civilization, insti- THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 17 ~ tuted two years ago and continued by Latin and Greek professor, Dr. H. V. Shelley. LAW SCHOOL ENT RACE: Intense application for one year could win jan LL.B. for ambitious students in the eighties land nineties. Later the | full two year require- |} ment was enforced. i year was .reqduire d. | More recently two years | Academic study was | made a prerequisite for | entry. requirement that Law School entrants must have an average grade of “C” during their two years Academic course. Result: one of the three grade “A” law schools in the South; increased recognition by the legal profession ; better preparation; more successful lawyers to hang W. & L. diplomas on office walls. Reason: Law Dean W. H. “Boss” Moreland, able teacher, able ad- ministrator, able lawyer, who loves nothing better than the upbuilding of the Washington and Lee Law School. Now comes the Dean MoreLANnp, ‘06 Builds Law School to Build Lawyers PUBLICATIONS: The Ring-tum Phi: One time refrain of a student yell, now the campus semi-weekly newspaper, began publication of a series of articles written especially for it by some of Amer- ica’s leading business geniuses. Contributors thus far, I,. A. Downs, president Illinois Central R. R., and Charles M. Schwab, steel magnate. The Southern Collegian: Revived, oldest campus publication, appeared at Thanksgiving ; provided an outlet for student literary talent; was well received. The revival of the South- ern Collegian is a forward step highly lauded by alumni and worchy of continued and increased sup- port. The Alumni Magazine: The receiver of many pessimistic predictions at its inception, received many new subscriptions, inaugu- rates a monthly publication schedule with this issue; will appear on the 15th of each month. | After the War a third | ATHLETICS POST MORTEM: Sept. 29 W. & L, 58; Lynchburg College 0. De 62 Wee. 382 NoC. State 6. Od 13 Woe 0: U.. of Ky.6. oct. 20. We & te Oh ot West. Va: 22 phe 22> Wee 6s I ot Penn 27. Now.<3 Ws & 1a DV ob ya. 20. Now, 10. W.-&-L. 12;. Princeton 25. Row. 1k Wee 7 8 PAP. Nov. 24 W.&L. O; U. of Md. 6. Mov. 22 W. & Lb. 6: of Na -00: Best Exhibition: W. & L. vs. N. C. State at Lexington. End Lee Williams starred, was injured for remainder of sea- son; offense and defense functioned smoothly; spir- ited and coordinated team work brought victory. Next Best: W. & L. vs. Maryland at Washington, D.C. A stubborn defense and a brilliant flash by \ substitute half-back “Red” Jones, was only marred by heart- breaking fumbles. \ Jinx: \ Why is a fumble? The best of the General backs fumbled at crucial occasions throughout the past sea- son. Fumbles contributed largely to the victories of Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and Maryland over the otherwise equal if not superior Generals. Are they conditions or events? ‘The consistency of Blue and White fumbles indicated the former, established the prevalence of a “Jinx.” | High Lights: | \ | Throughout the disastrous season’ the performance of individual stars stood above the wreckage of de- feat. Veterans White and Fitzpatrick shared high honors; half backs Thibadeau, Lott and Eberhardt made brilliant flashes; “Red” Jones, perennial substi- tute acquitted well at every showing; end Lee Wil- liams accumulated a season’s glory in one lone game; most consistent was the full season’s work of W. H. (“Bill”) Hawkins, tackle, captain-elect. *, —_—_——¢ 6° The home of MR. HARRY. ST. G. CAR- MICHAEL, ’99, of Kyrock, Ky., was burned with all its contents on December 9th. In the building was much of sentimental value which cannot be re- placed,—books, pictures and furniture. The family was absent from home at the time. 18 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE FROSH RECORD: Defeating four of its five oppo- nents this season, Washington and Lee’s yearling eleven has completed an unusually successful campaign, un- der the direction of Coach E. P. Da- vis. After dropping the initial encoun- ter to William and Mary frosh, the Little “Generals blanked V. P. I. frosl, University of Va. frosh, and Greenbrier Military Academy and won from Maryland 7 to 6. / Every game had unusually low scores. The result was the Generals -/scored a total of 39 counters while ' the opposition was collecting only 18. The Blue and White ran up its larg- est score spain Greenbrier, defeating the Cadets 13 to 0. Incidentally the only team to cross Washington and Lee’s goal line, with the exception of the game the yearlings lost to William and Mary, was the Maryland | ‘cubs when they chalked up a lone touch- down. E. P. Davis | OLD AND NEW SEASON: Bygones become bygones and fu- ture football fancies crystallize at the annual Gridiron dinner in the Washington and Lee Dining Hall. President Henry Louis Smith spoke, compared athletic contests to the game of life. Coach “Pat” Herron complimented the 1928 team, lauded their courage and spirit in the face of adversity; was accorded vociferous and appreciative applause. Trustee- alumnus-supporter J. R. Caskie, ’06, announced his subject as “Nothing Serious,” paid tribute to the team, to Coach Herron, to President Smith. Dr. R. G. Campbell, ’92, looked for- ward to next year. Graduate man- ager R. A, Smith announced the 1929 schedule. Pre- siding was the one and only Eddie Parks Davis. Following the dinner tackle “Bill” Hawkins, brother of “Red” (one time center), of Petersburg, Va., was elected Captain of the 1929 Eleven. L,. F. Powell of Richmond was elected manager. Mono- grams were awarded as follows: W. H. HAwkINS | Captain-elect VARSITY FOOTBALL. Captain E. A. Fitzpatrick, Captain-elect W. H. Hawkins, J. B. Towill, M. M. Sproul, C. W. Cocke, C. W. Day, Jr., D. S. Hostetter, H. T. Groop, T. J. Taylor, M. Seligman, J. R. Martin, Jr., H. F. Snod- grass, H. R. Groop, H. L. Williams, W. S$. Lott, D. C. Eberhart, Jr., E. H. White, M. N. Thibadeau, J. G. Faulkner, A. C. Jones, Jr., V. J. Barnett, J. L. Ja- cob and Manager G. H. Lanier. VARSITY CROSS COUNTRY. Captain EF. N. Backus, Captain-elect G. Brock, F. : Johnson, A. T. Hickin. a FRESHMAN FOOTBALL. Captain C. E. Long, Jr., W. Rosenberg, F. C. Til- son, B. P. Porter, R. C. Egbert, C. G. Harris, E. C. Tonsmeire, FE. A. Nesbitt, W. W. Mattox, F. R. Bailey, E.. N. Cross, J. W. McLaurin, P. Mitchell, A. P. Guyol, B. R. Wilson, Jr, B. H. Smith, FB. 1. Stevens, H. M. Wilcox, W. C. Cremin and R. A. Morris, Jr. FRESHMAN CROSS COUNTRY. Captain J. J. Broderick, R. B. Champlin, J. H. Coll, R. M. Coe, M. H. Kempton, I. F. Hudson and J. T. Shields. 1929 GRIDIRON SCHEDULE Sept. 28—Lynchburg, here. Oct. 5—N. C. State, Raleigh, N. C. Oct. 12—Kentucky, here (pending). Oct. 19—West Va., Charleston. Oct. 26—Tennessee, undecided. Nov. 2—Virginia, here. Nov. 9—Pending. Nov. 16—V. P. I., Blacksburg. Nov. 28—Florida, Jacksonville. A Lis: Sounding taps for King Football’s annual hiberna- tion, sports writers, coaches and _ self-constituted au- thorities in every geographical section bring forth selections for an “All” team. Accepted as representa- tive choices: “Gene” White was designated as full- back on the All-State (Virginia) team; “Bill” Haw- kins as All-South Atlantic tackle. tions were made in various publications of Capt. E. A. Fitzpatrick, “Gene” White and “Bill” Hawkins. Honorable men- BAND Sponsored by the Athletic Association, directed by cornetist W. H. (“Hank”) Slanker, supported by the student body, a forty-piece uniformed band drilled and played before home football audiences, journeyed to Charlottesville to entertain Blue and White support- ers at the Virginia game; to Washington, D. C., for the U. of Maryland engagement; received well earned praise for creditable performance. tease ao ancl THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE | 19 COACH: football season, Coach “Pat” Herron tendered his resignation. It was re- eretfully accepted by the Athletic As- sociation. A special committee was authorized to seek a new coach. Coach Herron directed Washington and Lee Intercollegiate football ac- tivities for three years. Two rather mediocre seasons preceded the dis- astrous record of two wins and eight losses during the past fall. Three successive defeats by Virginia and two by V. P.I.; a tie game with Princeton, with U. of West Va. and with the U. of Fla.; two victories each over Kentucky and Maryland, featured his service here. Prior to his Washington and Lee engagement Mr. Herron played end for the U. of Pittsburgh, assisted famed Coach “Pop” Warner, served at the U. of In- diana and Duke University. Betimes he graduated in Law, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa Key, practiced Law in Pittsburgh. As a football coach, Mr. Herron looked upon a col- lege as an educational institution, upon football play- ers as students of a science, upon the annual schedule as a series of experiments to be efficiently performed, upon alumni as helpful well wishers and supporters. “Off with his head” applies to fallen kings and los- ing coaches. Not so with Coach Herron. He had the respect and support of students, players, Faculty and alumni. His resignation comes from a natural desire to free himself and the University from that ques- tionable portion of the responsibility for continued defeat generally attributable to the coach. The Athletic Association’s committee: has solicited and received numerous applications and recommenda- tions; will announce its findings publicly when a deci- sion has been reached. “Part” HERRON Leaves Friends MITTMEN: Coached by last year’s captain, “Bill” Price, the Generals’ boxing squad rounded into shape, defeated William and Mary mittmen here, January 19th; pre- pared to meet V. P. I. there, Feb. 9th; Duke Univer- sity there, Feb. 14th; N. Carolina University there, Feb. 16th; Catholic University here, Feb. 23rd. Freshman mittmen are scheduled to box S. M. A. there, Feb. 2nd; V. P. I. frosh there, Feb. 9th, here Feb. 18th. Grapplers were tutored by Coach Mathis, competed Soon after the close of the 1928 for places on the Varsity squad, had their first en- gagement cancelled because of “Flu,” journeyed to defeat at Princeton January 11th, at West Point (Army) January 12th; met and lost to N. C. U. here January 26th; Vico there, February 2nd; planned to meet Duke there, February 26th; V. P. I. there February 23rd; elected “Shorty”? Rule, unconquered 1927 leader as captain, rejoiced at the entry of foot- ball captain-elect W. H. Hawkins into their heavy- weight ranks. Freshman matmen are scheduled to meet N. C. U. freshmen here January 26th; V. R. I. there February 23rd. ISLAND: Sacred to the memory of annual rowing classics, the North River Island has been leased by the Athletic Association, has been converted into a baseball prac- tice field for fall and spring diamond training. COACHING SCHOOL HERE: \ “Coaches are born, not made” is an adape derived from observation of successful athletic teata mentors during the past two decades. But born coaches can be made better by study, by an interchange) of ideas, by the tutoring of recognized masters. \ Knute K. Rockne, famed Notre Dame \ football coach and director of athletics and Dr. Walter EF. Meanwell, U. of Wisconsin basketball coach, have conducted summer courses in their respective ‘sports for the past few years. Next summer Coaches Rockne and Meanwell will come to Lexington, \ will hold their summer normal at Washington and \Lee July 1-13, will attract studious prep and collegiate mentors from every section. Fee for the two weeks’ session is $25.00 exclubive of board and room. Accommodations will be \ar- ranged at a minimum cost. Regularly a coaches and athletic directors, or those anticipating such employment are eligible for admission. ‘To Graduate Manager R. A. Smith, 715, attendant at 1927 summer session (held at Bucknell) and Ath- letic Director Forest Fletcher, Notre Dame class- mate of famed Coach Rockne, the credit for bring: Ls the 1929 session to Lexington. ? EDMUND D. CAMPBELL, ’22, has been ad- mitted to the law firm of Douglas, Obear and Doug- las, attorneys at law, Washington, D. C. “Eddie” has two degrees from W. & L,., having taken his A. B. in 1918 and his LL.B. in 1922. He also holds an M.A. in Commerce from Harvard University. The law firm to which he has been panied is one of the best known in Washington. WHITE: Among other able gridders the 1928 season marked the final appear- ance of “Gene? White in football uniform at W. & L. The ‘spring months will gee him on the diamond as captain of the Generals’ baseball nine. | Never/ spectacular, ever consistent on the gridiron, White played at quarter and ran interference for the brilliant “Ty”? Rauber, succeeded to Rauber’s line plunging duties, was conspicuous for his efficient, graceful eround-gaining, for his high scoring, /for his effective defense. General | utility man and second baseman, he won his letter in baseball, was elected captain for 1929. For two seasons “GENE” WHITE / Se: onsistent” he played| forward on the basketball quint. Betimes he entered a few track and field events. Hailing from New Mexico and more mature than the average college student, White entered Washing- ton and Lee with junior standing, waited on tables, miauasee his ea (Phi Kappa Psi) house, “earned his way”; received his A. B. last Com- mencemert, was married during the summer, will re- ceive his) Master’s degree next June. , NEIGHBORS: WWadhingeon and Lee students attended the annual game between neighbors V. M. I and the U. of Va., rejoiced in the victory of the charges of Coach “Bill” Raftery, "15, over the Cavaliers, later rejoiced in the cadet triumph over neighbor V. P. I. Student and cadet newspapers exchanged courte- sies ‘editorially, student sheet Ring-tum Phi called at- tention to the customary cadet salute before the tomb of Lee, suggested that the customary student greet- ing) “Hi, gentlemen” be exchanged with passing cadets. : i a Head Coach Earl (“Greasy”) Neale of the Vir- ginia Cavaliers resigned, accepted the position of coach and assistant manager for the St. Louis Cardi- nals, professional baseball club; was petitioned to remain, considered the retention of the Cavalier foot- ball coachship. ¢ MR. E. W. G. BOOGHER, ’02, of Merchants- ville, N. J., was a visitor in Lexington during the Christmas holidays at the home of Mr. Boogher’s sister, Mrs. Thomas J. Rice. 20 _ THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE CAGERS: Coach: Blue and White cagers were without a special basketball coach. Versatile Graduate Manager and baseball coach, R. A. Smith, °15, undertook to fill the breach, attended summer basketball coaching schools, studied and experimented for three years, received promising material from Coach Eddie Parks Davis’ freshmen quints, developed the 1929 Cagers. Prospects: At the present writing the 1929 quint appears destined to make basketball history at Washington and Lee. Smooth, confident and accurate play has characterized their initial engagements, victories all. Record: First to meet defeat was Hampden-Sidney, 45-26; then Bridgewater was swamped 77-22. An _ unde- feated U. of Ga. quint offered stubborn opposition, was defeated 44-25; the undefeated quint from Ran- dolph-Macon fought hard, met their Waterloo, 56- 27. The U. of Va. Cavaliers featured the Founders’ Day celebration, Jan. 19, frightened sanguine sup-~ porters with a 10 to 4 lead during the initial ten minutes, were held to four field goals and eleven foul markers as the Generals rallied to score 47 points during a thrilling game marked by close and eficient guarding, close and efficient refereeing and many fouls. V. P. I. was defeated Saturday, Jan. 26, by the score of 44-25 in a loosely played game. Team: 1929 court play centers around tall and lanky sophomore center Leigh Williams; depends equally upon the accurate shooting of veteran Captain Jim Lowry, new-found sophomore forward Harris Cox, upon the close guarding and brilliant floor work of Ernie Wood and Heinie Groop, veteran guards, upon the spirited play of Frank (“Red”) Hanna, versatile sophomore substitute. Students and supporters con- fidently conceded the conference championship. Coach and Cagers conceded nothing, drilled and practiced for the remaining games: Bebo Wik A: here Feb. -5 Maryland ‘ here Feb. 8 Kentucky there Feb. 9 West Virginia there Feb. 14 Davidson here Heb. 16 Vo PA. Roanoke Feb. 20 Marshall College here Feb, 23 Vi. Pot: there Feb. 26 Virginia there Mar. 1-5 Southern Conference Tournament, Atlanta, Ga. ~ THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 21 ALUMNI PIG SKIN GATHERING: Football games attract the interest and support of alumni in and about the cities where they are being played. Formal or informal gatherings of alumni are inspired. During the past season gatherings were recorded at— Charleston, W. Va., Oct. 20: Where J. Kay ‘Thomas, ’25, and Brown Truslow, 09, promoted a hugely successful game attendance; where Joe and Sam _ Silverstein, “Shorty” and “Cy” Hall, Wirt Donally, John Morrison, Sherman Bal- lard, “Andy” Payne and numerous other Charleston aiumni greeted visitors, witnessed a_ disappointing game, entertained at a dance with music by the Southern Collegians—student orchestra. Knoxville, Tenn., Oct. 27: J. E. Dooley, °11, and his associates summoned Kast ‘Tennessee alumni to Knoxville for the first U. of Tenn.-General football engagement. ‘Thought- ful, attentive, efficient, the University of ‘Tennessee alumni association registered visiting W. & L. guests at their headquarters in the Farragut Hotel. Those registering there were: John A. Mahoney, Jr., ’16; C, Hagan Minnich, ’24; Samuel M. Glasgow, ’03; W. D. McSween, 95; G. F.. Welles, Jr.; J.-J. Kelly, dey fetty 1. owen, 20>, J... Dooley, ’11; Pveren “Greer, 14; W. WW. Briscoe, 92: John’ G. King, 25; S. L. Showalter, 08; Bruce F. Ganna- way, 25; B. L. Snipes, 26; John Wm. Greene, ’24; ou. Y. “Thompson.” 242A) Bo Griffith: 907 5. F. Stone, 724. Charlottesville, Va., Nov. 3: To many the Virginia game is the only worth- while athletic event of the year. By way of Lexing- ton Sam and Phil Laughlin, ’14, of Wheeling, W. Va., Judge J. F. Rothrock, ’13, of Jackson, Tenn., PB. Lantz, 7915, of Blacksville, W. Va. and “Bob” Hobson, °15, of Louisville, forgathered at Char- lottesville, saw Laurence Witten, °10, Ed Caffrey, 09, Dan Owen, ’14, ex-President George H. Denny, many another alumnus and a disheartening, dis- asterous game. Princeton, N. J., Nov. 10: Preceded by the annual meeting of the Manhattan Alumni Assn. the Princeton game attracted many aiumni and supporters to the Washington and Lee section in the stands. A special train ran from New York. A special bus and many private cars ran from Lexington. Others came from surrounding New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware, saw a pretty, tho losing exhibition. CAGE VETERANS ALL, ‘Capt. Lowry Woop GROOP Forward Guard Guard Lexington, Va., Nov. 17: Hopeful, alumni came to Wilson Field for the V. P. I. game. Few came from a distance to share Homecoming festivities, attend meetings, visit. Consistent, Dan Owen’s cctierie of constant com- muters came, convened, conversed, convived; con- sumed the famous ham; confirmed Mr. and Mrs. Kayford W. Alley, °10, to membership. (See “Homecoming” on next page for complete account.) Washington, D. C., Nov. 23: A gray murky day greeted those attending the W. & L.-Maryland game. In the stands were Mr. and Mrs, B. 1) Tillar, °22, of “Emporia; Va.: My and Mrs. Herbert Hannis, ’10, of Martinsburg, W. Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gilliam, ’17, and Prof. C. E. L. Gill of Lexington; W. A. Williams, ’22, of Rich- mond, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Campbell, ’20, of Washington; many other Washington alumni and cut of town visitors. Jacksonville, Fla., Nov. 29: Traditional entertainment was unaffected by tra- ditional defeat at Flordia’s gateway. Fred Valz, "10, Robert A. Baker, 96, R. P. Daniel, ’01—active, gracious and potent alumni, arranged for the game, attracted a large attendance; received and_ enter- tained visiting almuni and the football squad roy- ally; evidenced Jacksonville’s traditional hospitality, evidenced the potency of Washington and [ee alumni throughout the sunshine state. o, eo ee DR. and MRS. EDWIN P. BLEDSOE, ’00, of Chicago, were visitors in Lexington during the holi- days, with their son, Edward P. Bledsoe, Jr., who is a student of W. & L,. a2 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE HOMECOMING DAY, NOV. 17th ALUMNI MEETING: Prospects for a large homecoming were dimmed by a negative football record, by the defeat at Char- lottesville. Trustees of the Alumni Assn., Inc., met. Present were new ‘Trustees John I. Campbell, 11, of Lex- ington; C. T.. Chenery,: °09, of. New York, and J. Morrison Hutcheson, ’02, of Richmond; president H. ©. Cagrey, 09, 41 Newark, N. J., and D. B. Owen, 712, of Doylesville, Va. Trustees and members met in sparsely attended annual session at the Lee Chapel, re-elected E. C. Caffrey, 09, as president of the Association, elected samuel O. Laughlin, °14, of Wheeling, W. Va., to succeed retiring trustee P. C. Buford, ’10;. re-elected C. S: Glasgow/710, and FE: L. Graham, ’11, as _resi- cent alumni members of the Athletic Council; Laur- ence Witten, "10, and Carter Glass, Jr., 13, as non- resident members. : 7 Formal procedure was discarded, informal discus- sions were opened, portentious ideas crystalized. Prod- ucts of mature thinking, of business experience and intent observation, four ideas thus advanced may affect the course of the University and her Alumni Association. In effect they are: ‘Personal contact between leaders and representa- tives of the Alumni Association and the individuat members of the University Board of Trustees and of the Faculty is necessary for mutual understanding.” (C. T. CHENeERyY, ’09, President Federal Water Service Corp., New York City) “An official declaration of our future educational policy would appear to be advantageous at this stage of the University’s progress.” (Dr. J. Morrison Hurcueson, ’02, Richmond, Va.) “A general movement toward choosing future pro- fessors of Southern birth and rearing and to a greater LuNcHEON, MeErINGS, GREETINGS extent from the ranks of Washington and Lee grad- vates would be fitting.” (LaurENcCE WirteN, °10, Cincinnati, Ohio) “The annual business meeting and Homecoming Day celebration might be alternated between the day cf the Virginia game when played in Lexington and Commencement of the following year.” (F,. C. Carrrty, 09, Judge Circuit Court of N. 7. Newark, N. io In agreement with the first of these suggestions an alumni “contact committee’ was formed, Dr. J. M. Hutcheson, chairman; Dr. Wm. Allen, 02, Charlotte, N. C.; John L. Campbell, Lexington; Judge E.. C. Caffrey, and Alumni Secretary Verbon EF. Kemp, with authority to meet and advise with University trustees insofar as their assistance was welcomed or desired. Luncheon: Fach year the University gives a buffet luncheon tor returned alumni, their families and friends. Ap- proximately two hundred visitors were the Univer- sity’s guests in the Alumni Building at noon, Satur- day, Nov. 17th, where (among other edibles) two of Uncle Dan’s Famous home cured Virginia hams were served, 1D. B, Owen, 12) Registering at Alumni headquarters were: EK. J. smith, 86, Berryville; Geo. W.-Cleek, °17, Warm Springs; Brown Miller, ’25, Staunton; A. E. Strode, ‘OZ, Afimetst; Wi. Barrett, 22, Ivy Depot. AL Griffith, 07, Big Stone Gap; Jno. L. Crist, 12, Damas- cus; A. G. Cummings, 17, Farmville; FE. C. Miller, ’04, Blacksburg; R. W. Allen, *10, New York; Homer A. Jones, ’17, Bristol; John M. McClung, ’03, Staunton; W. A. Reid, ’11, Troutville; Roscoe B. Stephenson, ’09, Covington; J. R. Tucker, 02, Richmond; J. S. Hansel, ‘17, McDowell; Chas. EF. Burks, 10, Lynchburg; R. M. Cabell, ’20, Covington; Jas. R. Caskie, 09, Lynch- burg; J. R. Crawford, 06, Farmville; W. L. Hindry, ‘21, Hopewell; W. E. McGuire, Jr., 713, Roanoke; H. I. Mayhew, °14, Roanoke; Donald P. Boyer, ’08, Richmond; “Goosie’ Glass, *15, Lynchburg; Thos. Kirkpatrick, “15, Lynchburg; J..-N. Faulkner, 16, Helena, Ark.; W. C. Phillips, °18, Lynchburg; Bob Ramsey, ‘14, Lynchburg; T. X. Parsons, 21, Roa- noke; Geo. W. Chaney, 11, Roanoke; H. S. Coffey, "13, Woodstock; N. J. Kreinbaum, ’25, N. Emporia; j. D. Hobbie, Jr., 05, Roanoke; Leonard T. Brown, 1S, Bridgeport, Conn.; HH. S$. Bryant, 20, Lynch burg; Phillip Williams, °10, Woodstock; M. L. Hummer, ’25, Washington, D. C.; Harry J. Hanna, "l3; Roanoke: C. E:: Hunter. °13, Roanoke: 1, W. Davis, ’23, Roanoke; C. 5. McNulty, 02, Roanoke; M. L. Masinter, 716, Roanoke; Chas. P. Hanger, Jr., et nw ny iil eatenpeen THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 7 aS 18, Staunton; James C. Hobday, ’28, Washington, Poe. Supper was a Homecoming Day innovation. Served to about thirty-five guests at the Dining Hall it proved to be a happy occasion. Dr. Durnburg, of the Uni- versity of Pittsburgh, late of Alsace Lorraine and the University of Mexico, was the speaker of the evening. Aglitter with foreign decorations and in formal array, Dr. Durnburg arrived late, was welcomed by Dean Campbell, delivered a hilarious address in dialect; concluded with an impassioned appeal for alumni loyalty, removed moustasche, wig and goatee, proved to be Richard C. Stokes, 05, versatile and clever lawyer cf Covington, Va., who had prepared this feature up- on very short notice. | Throughout the evening guests sang Washington and Lee songs, were entertained with piano selections by Miss Emily Penick and L. T. Brown, ’19; with folk songs by D. B. Owen, 712; took lessons in French music under direction of versatile James R. Caskie, ’06. Betimes: Alumni from far and near lunched and witnessed the annual game with V. P. I.; enjoyed the well played but losing exhibition on Wilson Field, ex- pressed appreciation for the new concrete footbridge linking the Athletic field with the gymnasium. Dan Owen’s hotel room and the Alumni Club rooms were Meccas for ham lovers, centers for meet- ings and greetings, for reminiscence and gustatory enjoyment. There, convened Mr. and Mrs. Rayford W. Alley, *10, of New York; Ed Caffrey, ’09, of Newark; Mr. and Mrs. L. TI. Brown, 719, of Bridge- port, Conn.; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Faulkner, ’15, of ‘lelena, Ark.; “Pat’’ Collins, ’20, rally speaker, and Haynes Morgan, ’17, of Marion, Va.; Laurence Wit- ten, ‘10, of Cincinnati; Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Chenery, 09, of New York; Dr. J. Morrison Hutcheson, ’02, end Donald Bowyer, ’08, of Richmond, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. S&S. Otem, 15, 0: Cumberland, Md: H. H: Larimore, 96, of St. Louis, Mo.; Jim Caskie, ’06, Billy Wright, °16, and a host of the Alumni, Inc., membership. ge ° VERNON BIDDLE, Jr., ’25, of Richmond, Va.. is the dancing partner of Miss Caperton in Ned Wayburn’s “Gambol.” The two dancers are of the Vereaux, Veron and Randall dancing team, and re- cently appeared in a dancing offering on the Keith- Albee vaudeville circuit. The report of the engage- ment of Miss Caperton and Mr. Biddle made in the New York Daily Mirror of January 14th, was denied by the parents of both parties. ED. PFAU, ’26, is secretary and treasurer of the Progress Electric Sign Company. Dean H. D. Campsers,, '82 From New York to Texas LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS DEAN'S PEREGRINATIONS: “Dean Harry” is a term of endearment applied by many alumni to the quiet and astute representative oi the Campbells of Washington and Lee history, now Dean of the University, Professor of Geology, B.A. 82, Ph.D. ’85, son of John L. Campbell, A.B. ’42, Professor of Chemistry and Geology 1851-86; brother of John L. Campbell, LL.B. ’76, beloved Secre- tary and Treasurer of Washington and Lee, 1877- 1913; grand-father of K. D. Campbell, Jr., aged 2. “Dean Harry” was the guest of honor at the annual dinner of the Manhattan Alumni Association on Nov. Oth, attended the Princeton game on the following afternoon. later, en route to the convention of the American Association of Secondary Schools and Col- leges at Forth Worth, Texas, he stopped at Memphis, ‘Tenn., at San Antonio, Texas on the return trip, dined and conversed with alumni. At New York: The Dean met about one hundred alumni assembled tor their-annual formal session at the Lafayette Hotel, spoke on the past, present and future of Washington and Lee; referred with growing praise to the adminis- tration of one-time president, then president-elect- O18 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE pending, George H. Denny; recommended the ALUMNI MacGazIne; heard “Jogger” Elcock, one- time football coach, speak of past football glories. Presiding at the dinner was Reuben I, Lewis, ‘17, journalist and financial writer, whose successful ac- tivities have brought him recognition in Who’s Who; presiding at the business session was Harry EK. Moran, 14, one-time amateur and professional baseballer, now prominent coal operator and vice-president of the Manhattan Association. Quietly directing affairs and disdaining food, was James A. Lee, able, efficient, unselfish Secretary. Preceding dinner a memorial resolution was offered hy H. R. Hawthorne, ’10, and accepted in silent trib- ute to the memory of W. D. Conrad, ’03, president cf the Association, whose death occurred on October 29, 1928. During dinner a telegram of importunation was ordered sent to Dr. George H. Denny, President of the University of Alabama; of encouragement to Generals’ football captain, FE. A. Fitzpatrick, at Princeton. After dinner Hon. John W. Davis, ’92, was elected president of the Association; Dr. Geo. B. Lee, ’92, vice-president, and James A. Lee, *17, Secre- tary-treasurer; Councilmen R. E. Tyrrel, ’21, J. T. Lykes, 09, C. ‘I. Chenery, 09, and Dr..W. T. Han- zsche, °14, chaplain. Present were Walter H. MacCorkle, ’77, Dr. John M. Glenn, ’78, and Dr. Wm. FE. Dold, ’77, veterans of Manhattan alumni activity whose cooperation with the “younger graduation” balances the present organ- ization; Stuart Chevalier, 03, H. R. Hawthorne, ’10, and D. R. Snively, ’22, whose foresight and endeavor brought the present effective organization into being; Karl WwW. Bibb, 725, Randolph —. Tyrrel, 21, and Edgerton Vinson, °23, whose help enabled efficient secretary Jimmy Lee, *17, to bring the association to its present state of effectiveness. Others present were: Earl W. Bibb, ’24; John L. Hareson, 162 W. Co Watson, “99: EK. W. Lee, 13; Francis Cote, °18; Nicholas Mandak, ’23; D. R. Snively, 723; W. L. Webster, 712; H. M. Gould, 725; Lawrence Haynes, ’22; Geo. T. Holbrook, ’23; Dr. Win. i. Dold; Y6;Dr. S.-O, Fry, 27; ‘Theo. Hecker, 26, Robert Stuckenrath, 2); Wm. L. Murray, Walter L. McCorkle, ’79; Robert Bently, Jr., ’26; Raymond Smith, ’22; Edgar Salononsky, 11; Henry Rowan, 16:2). 1. Lykes, 09; Jas. R. Caskie, (09;-L. P: Bryant, ir. 094 jo Dive |r, 20: Jesse Tow, 25; Verbon Kemp, ’20; G. Holbrook Barber, 717; Buck Miles, 715; G. S. Gravely, ’08; V. E. Turnbull, ’O1 > BS A: Judd, He D, ot. John, 25; ©. FE. Van Horn, ‘27- Dr. VA ty. Wdias. 23. DS) MetCorklc, “20; H: H, Newberry, 26; FE. Waring Wilson, 98; H. H. Mc- Corkle, 96; Jackson R. Collins, °17; Chas. Kupfer, °19; Henry G. Hawn, ’84; H. Austin Spang, Jr., ’25; Henry W. Dew, 711; T. Carlton Walters, ’27; Frank W. Urmey, ’27; Stewart Chevalier, 03; Thornton W. Allen, ’11; Claude P. Light, 06 & ’11; Roy Grimley. 21; L,. T. Brown, ’19; Randolph E,.. Tyrrel,.’20; Wim. C. McKnight, 713; Junius Powell, 14; Stanley W. Frost, °273 Wim, A: Hyman; “12; David As Falk. 16; Edgar Jioppady, (24; Flarvey Or: Bley, 1ijoH. W. Poindexter, 23°..G.- 1d. sChenery,. (00; B. C. Bowe, Albert: M. M. 1. Lappitt;08: Geo; P,.Minetree, 08; G. Hunter Osborne, ’23; R. S$. Paulette, 20; Ty Rauber, 26; W. D. Rucker, ’11; Elwood H. Seal, ’14; James Somerville, Jr., 14; John H. Tabb, °11; Dr. John W. Warner, 03; Torrence Wolford, ’21. AT LOUISVILLE, KY. JAN. 19TH: The Louisville Washington and Lee Alumni held their annual banquet at the Brown Hotel on the nine- teenth of January. We observed General Lee’s birth- day with appropriate talks by Judge Thomas R. Gordon, Robert P. Hobson and Joe Kaplan. Each stressed the influence of General Lee on the college life of students during the time he was in the Uni- versity. The election of a new president was discussed. We unanimously voted to suggest to the Board of Trus- tees that they wait until a thorough canvass of the field has been made before selecting a new man. Those present were: Thomas R. Gordon, John W. May, R. M. Strassel, R. P. Hobson, Greenberry Simmons, G. R. Smiley, Wesley Perry, Oldham Clark, Wells Little, Ed. Dodd, Buerk Zimmerman, Joe kaplan, Russell Gordon, Robert Foree, Willet Mc- Gruder and George I. Burks. 1HOM BOOKS: The library has lately been the recipient of a valu- able collection of books from Dr. William Taylor Thom, prominent alumnus. This gift adds approxi- Dr. L. J. Desua, ’06 Capital Speaker mately 400 books to the already priceless collection in the library. Some. of the most valuable books of the recent gift are very old volumes of the various works of Shake- speare, eight volumes of the rare Virginia Historical Collection, and a set of twelve very old volumes of the Writings of Washington. ‘There is also a select eroup of late “best sellers.” Dr. Thom, after a long life of study and usefulness, is now making his home at Princeton, N. J., with his son, W. T. Thom, Jr. His associations with W. & L. date back to the presidency of General Lee at Wash- ington College where he graduated with distinction in 1870, the last class to receive diplomas at the hand of General Lee. His devotion to the University has never faltered. He was perhaps the most influential man in organizing the W. & L. Alumni Association, Inc., about 20 years ago, and was long its secretary, is now honorary Vice-President. ¢ FE. A. QUARLES, ’96, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. James A. Quarles, spent a week at the Dutch Inn prior to the Christmas holidays, resting and doing a little special writing. When asked why he chose Lexington for his short stay and rest, he said it was because Lexington “is the best place possible on the inhabited globe.” He has many friends here where he spent his youth and early manhood. 28 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE “BOP SEAR, U2: The importance of the work carried on by the United States Chamber of Commerce for American industry rests to a large extent on scientific research conducted by the Chamber in industrial problems and conditions. An alumnus of Washington and Lee, Robert Hoover Spahr, has won merited recognition as an authority on one phase of this research, that of employer-employee relations. “Bob” Spahr entered Washington and Lee in 1906 and was graduated in 1909, with the degree of B.S. in Engineering. In spite of crowding a four year course into three years, Spahr was active in literary society circles, and is remembered as the first engineering student to win the Final Orator’s Medal, one of the most sought for distinctions of former student genera- tions. From Washington and Lee Spahr went to the University of Kentucky, where he served as a mem- ber of the faculty in the Department of Physics. He served successively as instructor, assistant protessor, and acting head of the department. The time spent at this institution was marked by unusual prominence in faculty activity and state scientific leadership. He was largely instrumental in the organization of the Kentucky Academy of Sciences in 1914. Graduate work at Kentucky won for him the degree of Master cf Science and he has followed this by graduate study at the University of Chicago and Boston University. Mr. Spahr has served. as a member of the faculty of several other prominent institutions since leaving Kentucky. As a member of the mechanical engineer- “Bop” SPAHR Foreman and Employer ing of Pennsylvania State College he was given charge of the organization and supervision of the engineer- ing extension work for the State. In 1915 he was asked to organize a state department of university extension for Massachusetts, and for three years served as chief of the Bureau of Class Instruction, heading a full and part-time faculty of over seventy- five, including some of the best known educators in America. He has also been head of the Department of Applied Science at Wentworth Institute, Boston Massachusetts: Educational Director at the Wain- chester Repeating Arms Company; and Professor and head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maryland. During the World War Mr. Spahr was actively engaged with a number of projects. He was re- quested by the War Department to organize technical training for the Ordnance Department; directed special training for the coast artillery; directed the teaching of conversational French; directed the re- cruiting and training of engineers and draftsmen in New England for the War Department; and had charge of fuel conservation demonstrations for the state of Massachusetts. Mr. Spahr has exerted an active influence, national in scope, on technical education, thru service on various advisory boards and committees and thru his publications. He is regarded as one of the leading authorities in the country on Foremanship in Industry end has written a number of publications on this sub- ject. His works include: “Practical Electricity,” “Foremanship—Fundamentals in the Development of Industrial Foremen,’ “Apprenticeship,” “Payment cf Wages by Check,” “Labor Conservation,” and others. At the present time Mr. Spahr is engaged in con- ducting a study of non-college technical education in this country, under the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education. This type of education is that represented by Pratt Institute, Ohio Mechanics Institute, and about thirty other institutions. It is a type of education developed quite widely in Europe, end this study is to determine the place in the field of American education that this kind of institution should occupy. The results of this study are expected to be quite significant in their relation to this phase of American education. eg ¢ STUART MOORE, 715 and ’21, resigned his position as Judge of Rockbridge County’s juvenile and domestic relations court, which office he had held since 1922 when these courts for counties were created. He has served in this sometimes trying position with diligence and good judgment and to the entire satisfaction of the people of Rockbridge, His sticcessor has not yet been appointed, THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 29 SOR HIS JOP: John H. Sorrells, 17, now editor of the Fort Worth Press, is the author of a unique newspaper style book which has been placed in the journalism library. The book is a manual of policies and technical re- quirements of the Press. It is written in an informal style, quite different from publications in its class. The word “Staff” is printed in gold on the soft leather cover. Mr. Sorrells was a student in the University from 1914 to 1917 when he entered the service. Going to Cleveland, Ohio, in 1924 a complete stranger, he be- came news editor of the Cleveland Press, and sub- sequently managing editor. ‘Then editor of the Press- Scimitar of Memphis, Tenn., and now editor of the Fort Worth Press. Starting his newspaper career as a cub reporter in his home town, Pine Bluff, Ark- ansas, “Johnny” worked up to reporter, editorial writer, advertising business manager and editor of the Graphic. Prior to his advent into Cleveland he had been employed as night editor on the Daily Okla- homan, of Oklahoma City, and this experience coupled with his ability along the lines of editorship has brought him the position of editor of the Fort Worth Press. SORRELL 1OR,: EK. H. Miller, brilliant red-headed 1927 student body president, presided over the fourth annual con- eress of the National Student Federation of America, at Columbia, Mo., December 12 to 15. “Ed” was elected president of the N. S. F. A. last year while a senior at college and his term extended through the period of this congress. Due to the illness of John Bell Towill, president of the student body, B. Yoepp, executive committee mem- ber, represented W. & L. at the University of Mis- sourl congress. OPERATIC. TROUBADOUR: In the operas “Carmen” and “Rigoletto,” to be presented by the Boston Grand Opera company in February, leading parts have been assigned to Roy G. Nichols, 1926 graduate from W. & L. During the two years since his graduation Mr. Nichols has sung in vaudeville and operettas. His most recent engagement, during which he played nine weeks on Broadway, was pronounced a decided suc- cess, and it was because of his excellent work in this operetta that he was afforded the opportunity of prin- cipal roles with the Boston Grand Opera company. Rehearsals have been held in Boston. Much of Mr. Nichols’ early experience was gained through his association with the W. & L. Troubadours and the glee club, of which he was president. Jounny Sorrewis, °17 Reporter, Editor, Author ~MEMORABILIA_ SALVAGED: A snarling, twisting hurricane swept across Florida in 1926 destroying much of the property of W. A. Ross, 94, at Moore Haven. Among remaining effects was a copy of an address delivered in 1849 on the tounding of the Lexington Law School by Judge john W. Brockenbrough. It was entrusted to F. A. Nelson, ’95, of Chattanooga. Tennessee, for preserva- tion. Mr. Ross has since died. Mr. ‘Nelson has de- posited the document with the Washington and Lee Labrary. eee es Musty and discarded documents were being re- ruoved from the Library. Among them Miss Blanche McCrum, Librarian, discovered a book, “Historical Documents from the Old Dominion” and a pamphlet “An Essay on Government” by William Graham, first president of Washington Academy, in 1786. Book and pamphlet were retrieved. et ee OO MR. SAMUEL W. FRIERSON, ’00, of Flor- ence, Ala., was a visitor in Lexington before Christ- mas. 30 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE TEMPLES—CURIOSITIES: Greeks of another day erected temples to the Muses. ‘To preserve the memory of other days moderns erect museums. Scholars, sentimentalists, scientists, worship therein; mere gentlemen render homage; the touring curious gaze and gawp. As temples Washington and Lee has three museums. Maintained in order of their popular appeal they are: The Lee Chapel: Was planned and built by General Robert E. Lee, assisted by his son, engineer G. W. C. Lee. Most impressive within to worshippers and gawpers alike is the life-like marble of General Lee, asleep on the battlefield, as executed by Edward V. Valentine, noted author, sculptor, painter, who established him- self in the penniless post-war days by successfully inarketing statuettes from his model of “a nigger eat- ing a watermelon.” , | Thus established, soon recognized as an artist of the first rank and commissioned to execute a bust of General Lee, Mr. Valentine was a guest in the Lee home, took minute measurements of his subject— calliper measurements of eyes, nostrils, lips, etc., by his own choice received an old pair of the Confederate Chieftain’s army boots as a parting token. Studies, measurements and boots served him later when he was commissioned to express a nation’s ideal in marble. Widowed, Mrs. Lee suggested the recum- bent design, a loving host subscribed funds, $32,000. Mr. Valentine began work in his Richmond, Virginia, studio. First the nude figure was deftly moulded according to accurate measurement; wearing apparel—uniform —boots—sword—was fitted thereon in plastic clay— earment by garment as if by a master tailor, an army blanket of clay draped softly, naturally over the startlingly life-like sleeping figure. This tedious, painstaking, deft process resulted in the outstanding miasterpiece of American Sculpture. But funds weré exhausted. University of Richmond students provided for transportation of the statue to Lexington. Disdaining horse-power, Lexington citi- zens, led by Governor Letcher and General Jubal Karly, fell in at a tug line, triumphantly drew the statue on a wagon from the canal-boat wharf to the newly-completed chapel addition (1882). In this setting, behind the chapel rostrum, the statue is now guarded by an artistic wrought-iron grating; is surrounded by priceless paintings of George Washington and Lafayette by Peale, a por- trait of General Washington by Gilbert Stewart. Lesser paintings of Washington and Lee presidents, bene- factors and dignitaries, plaques and tablets commemo- rating heroic deeds and sacrificial lives of a few dis- tinguished alumni adorn the chapel walls. Below by narrow, winding iron stair, the burying vaults of the Lee family submit to public gaze, the presidential office of General Lee is open to view as when last officially occupied; the new Lee museum dis- plays, in an attractive setting, personal relics of the Lee family, historic documents, mementos of the Confederacy,—poignant, homely, touching reminders of other days. The Carnegie Library: More workshop than Temple also houses the col- jection of paintings bequeathed by Vincent lL. Brad- ford. The circular gallery beneath the classic dome and overlooking the main reading room contains unique paintings, a few rare works of art, a collec- tion of mementos and tokens presented to Miss Mary lee during her round-the-world tours. Among the rare works of art are a portrait of Daniel DeFoe by an unknown artist, two original paintings by Watteau, two by Pater, pupil of Watteau, an original portrait by Hyacynth De Rigaud. Other paintings not thought to be original bear the signa- tures of Coreggio, Tintoretto, P. P. Reubens, Peter Ue Hooge, Veronese and Greuze. The Museum: Temple to the Muse of Science, the last station on a colonnade stroll to the legal realms of Tucker Hall. Plaster reproductions of giant prehistoric mammals sreet the entering visitor, sometimes chaperone student “dates.” Specimens of the fauna and flora of land and sea have been carefully preserved, en- cased and labeled. Chief item of interest to many is the mounted skeleton of Traveller, famous war- horse of General Lee. Nearby, a smaller skeleton is pointed out as that of Traveller when a colt by joking students to gullible girls. SEVENTY-FIVE VEARS AGO: The Society of Alumni of Washington College, which is situated within the corporate limits of our village, have determined to furnish a block to the Washington National Monument, in Washington City. It is proposed to raise the necessary amount by contributions of one dollar for each Alumnus, who inay feel disposed to assist in so worthy a scheme. Professor Junius M. Fishburn is authorized to re- ceive the contributions, which are requested to be torwarded as soon as possible. Strange that this project had not been conceived of much sooner. This is the only college ever en- dowed by the “Father of his Country” and no block in the monument could be more appropriate than this, which comes as the offering of an Institution distinguished by his name and liberality. (Lexington Gazetie, Dec 22, 1853.4 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE | 31 HIFTY VEARS AGO: “Washington and lee University, the knowing ones say, has between 80 and 90 matriculated. Louisiana, ‘Texas, Mississippi and other states are blockaded by the scourge which is prevailing with- in their borders, consequently have few or no repre- sentatives as yet. 40 were expected from ‘Texas alone. Those in position seem to know that the roll will number about 130 when all are in that are confidently expected.” (Lexington Gazette, Oct. 4, {878.) * *K XK The following is Prof. White’s introductory ad- dress on the occasion of laying the corner stone of the Lee Monument, last Thursday. It is a model of brevity and simplicity, yet withal of elegant diction, and is one of the most appropriate addresses of the kind we ever heard. The impressive delivery of the speaker added much to its force. We present it in full: “Fellow-Citizens: On behalf of the Lee Memorial Association and the authorities of this institution of learning, I have the honor to extend you a cordial welcome to-day. “We are assembled, at the bidding of the Associa- tion, to witness the ceremonies connected with lay- ing the corner-stone of the Monumental building, now in course of construction, designed as the final iesting place of the remains of Gen. R. EK. Lee, and as a shelter for the beautiful recumbent figure of the ereat original—the work of the distinguished Ameri- can sculptor, Mr. Edward V. Valentine, of Rich- mond, Va. “On an occasion of such significant interest it is eminently fitting that we should summon representa- tive gentlemen of the country and our fellow citizens at large, to unite with the worthies who still linger among us, and with this community, in doing honor to the memory of one who was supremely good and great among men. “It is therefore highly gratifying to announce that, among others, Hon. R. E. Withers and Gen. Joseph EF. Johnston honor this occasion by their presence. “In invoking the blessings of Heaven on these ceremonies, it is interesting that the service should be rendered by one who was intimate with the patriot-soldier in life, and since, as Chairman of our }xecutive Committee, has labored faithfully, during eight consecutive years to promote the work which specially engages our attention at this time.” The exercises were then opened with prayer by Rev. Dr. Pendleton. (Lexington Gazette, Dec. 13, i878.) WASHINGTON COLLEGE just three score years ago today less one, I laid my head upon thy lap, which held in fee, All that the Fates had shaped of destiny for me. ‘Today my soul has thanks for labor. Later I raised my lips to crimson tinted breasts, And thence drew largely of the wondrous store, Of wisdom that the past did pour into thy bosom, where it so fondly rests. Then was my sun arising on the distant hills, Lighting the cropped fields and those that fallow lay, Raising the hope for golden crown and bay, As rose to sight, the rocks, the woods, the rills. he mountains tempted with their purple haze, And asked my progress to the topmost height, Where I should meet my fate in armour dight, And pass my life in wisdom’s choicest rays. ‘Today when age has laid the heavy hand on me, snd brought to memory the days long past, And shown how little of the life doth last, Loving and humble turns my heart to thee. That thou didst teach my youth and taught it well, 1 trust the tale of later life doth tell. Come, take my head again upon your knee And tell again what life doth hold for me. shall asphodel and moly ease my head ? What worlds hereafter shall my footsteps tread? Thou ledst my younger years and led them right. See that my after years be just as bright. —W. H.GlAyies. Fe. ee ¢ LETTERS November 15, 1928. Dear Mr. Kemp: I do not know whether I have remitted to cover for the current volume of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE and I am therefore sending you my check herewith tor 2. OU. I have just received the November issue of the MAGAZINE and notice therefrom that Dr. Geo. H. Denny, former president of Washington and Lee, now of Alabama, has been tendered the position of president by the Board of ‘Trustees. The election of Dr. Denny affords me great pleas- ure and I hope that he will see his way clear to ac- cept the position as I believe his incumbency will - result in great profit to our alma mater. I entered Washington and Lee in the fall of 1898, with credits for some freshman work and expected 32 : THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE to graduate with the class of 1901. I remained at Washington and Lee through the years of 1898-99, 1899-00, entering the Law department of the University of Texas in the fall of 1900. I look upon the two years I spent in Lexington as the most pleasant years of my life and will always regard with pleasure my association not only with the student body of those days, but with the members of ihe faculty at that time, among them “Old Alec” Nelson, Professor of Mathematics, Dr. E. W. (Patsy) Fay of the Chair of Latin. Dr. Fay after- wards occupied the Chair of Latin at the University of Texas, and died some years ago after contracting pneumonia while on a visit to his sister in Pittsburg. I was for one year under “Old Harry” Campbell; took English under Dr. Currell (Svengali); took Greek under Prof. Addison Hogue, who always objected to being called “Doctor,” and then there was likeable and lovable Dr. Quarles. I can still see him peddling on his bicycle with the clips tightly holding his trousers around his ankles as he made his trips to preach 1n some country church or was on some mission about town. I wonder how many of the present members of the faculty recall the time when the ice broke on North River and let Prof. Hogue in for a cold bath irom which he was rescued by one of his Greek students with whom his course was none too popu- lar; or the occasion when J. W. G. Tucker, a mem- ber of the Albert Sidney boat crew, got in deep water at the boat landing and would have drowned smce he could not swim, had he not been pulled out by “Gian Campbell and J]: S, McCluer, now go: Parkersburg, West Va. I notice that “Shin”? McDowell is now a bishop of the Episcopal Church. He was a freshman in those days. The reading of the ALUMNI MaAGazINE calls to one’s mind many a scene and memory from the past. Yours very truly, VoLNEY M. Brown, ’00. Nov. 17, 1928. Dear Mr. Kemp: It was as pleasing as it was unexpected for me to receive on my 78th anniversary a birthday greeting trom dear old Washington and Lee. I desire to ex- press to whomsoever it may be due my sincere ap- preciation of this thoughtful and generous courtesy. Its magic touch places me back again in “Paradise,” my dwelling place for three of the happiest and best years of my life—’69-’72. I recall the day of my matriculation as a student in Washington College, Sept. 1869. General Lee, the president, was present and remarked to the pro- fessor who introduced me to him; “All our tall men ‘come from ‘Tennessee and Kentucky.’ d I was from Tennessee and both tall and slender. ° I also recall what the professor of Math, Profes- sor Nelson, said to this youth, fresh from the farm in East Tennessee, when he applied for admittance {o the senior class in Mathematics, after he failed utterly to solve the first problem proposed as a test. He said: “About where in the course, Mr. Stephens, do you suppose this comes?” The reply was: “I have not the slightest idea.” The learned professor then said: “It is in the preparatory department.” After then taking some of the conceit out of the aforesaid youth, the professor kindly admitted him to the intermediate class, doubtless because he had aimed so high and had fallen so low. All is well that ends well. He completed the course in two years and was much gratified 37 or 38 years after- ward on meeting his old classmate for the first time since college days, the Hon. Harry Si. George Tucker, to be greeted with the remark: “I remember you as a man who was good in Mathematics.” I also recall a remark in the English class made by a student from Georgia, who was evidently more iamiliar with muses than with the Classics. He was standing up for examination. Dr. Kirkpatrick quoted these lines (which I quote from memory after 98 years): “I bridle in my struggling muse that longs to launch into a bolder strain,’ and enquired what was wrong with the figure of speech. The reply of Mr. Bowers of Georgia was: “It is a mixed metaphor. You can bridle a mule but you can't launch him.” These are some of the humorous things I recall. But when I call the roll of those noble fellows I then knew | and loved so well and find how few remain to answer, a feeling of sadness comes over me. *Leaving Lexington in June, 1872, and returning to my Tennessee home on the farm with my diploma (A.B.) and Debater’s Medal (Washington Society), flushed with hope and confident of victory, my mother kissed me and said: “Well, my son, you have at last succeeded in unfitting yourself for any useful employment.” Hecliae the deme of tic remark | looked around for something to do, and proceeded to de the only thing I could—teach school. Later I be- cume a lawyer and moved to Texas, where for more than half a century, excepting the 15 years on the Appellate Bench, I have been on the job, practicing law and voting the regular Democratic ticket as be- comes one who breathed for three years the whole- some atmosphere of dear old Washington and Lee. How I would like to be with the precious few who remain on this homecoming day at the Lee mecca. Sincerely yours, I. W. STEPHENS, 772. *I was known in those days at W. & L. U.as “Soc” Stephens, THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 33 Dear Sirs and Friends: Please find enclosed $4.00 for ALyUMNI MAGAZINE for two years. The Macaztne is like a letter from home. With best wishes, M. L. CHANDLER, ’89. “Thank you very much for remembering my birth- day. ‘They are accumulating to a pretty good total, and it won’t be very long now before my twenty-fifth reunion rolls around. “With best wishes for yourself and Washington and Lee. ae ‘Wie. 1. Heck, 06.” “The Birthday card just received touched me deeply. A very pleasant surprise indeed. The aver- age man receives, ordinarily, but slight remembrance on his birthday. Surely a card from his Alma Mater hits a tender spot, and “Tightens the tie that binds.’ “May I express my appreciation of this thought- fulness and say it is but another proof that W. and L. is the University that never forgets you, however small one may be. “JERRY A, BurKE, 714.” “A most agreeable and unexpected surprise came to me Saturday morning to remind me of an 83rd birthday. How thoughtful of you, and the feeling of pleasure it kindles in one to have those whom we have never known personally send us such a remembrance. It carries me right back to 1866-7—so many dear memories, and yet the dear friends of those days, how few are left—some so very dear to me. Words are inadequate to convey to you the sentiments your thoughtfulness have inspired. “With my best wishes for the continued success of the Alumni Association and my warm personal re- gards for yourself, I remain, “Tos. J. ARNOLD, 67.” “The MAGAZINE is a credit to the University and a delight to the alumni. Enclosed is $4.00. “SAMUEL M. GLascow, ’03.” —— “T received a copy of the ALUMNI MAGAZINE sent me several weeks ago, which I enjoyed very much. You are indeed to be congratulated on putting out such a fine magazine. I am enclosing you herewith my check for $4.00 and will thank you to put my name on the mailing list as soon as possible, as I do not wish to miss a single issue. “J, MELVIN LOVELACE, 724.” “Enclosed find check for $4.00 to cover two years subscription to the ALUMNI MaGazINE. It is a real treat to me every time it comes and I| surely hope you can make a success of your ten issue plan. “WARREN NeEwsum, 712.” “T am glad to enclose check for $2.50 covering Alumni dues and MacazInr& subscription for: one year. 1 am glad that you have reminded me in this way of the fact that I had never subscribed to the MaGazINE, for I very much want to keep in touch as fully as possible with the college and my old friends. The ALUMNI MAGAZINE is, in my opinion, a very credit- able publication and very interesting indeed to me. “Hamilton A. Derr, ’11” “Am enclosing herewith my check in the amount of $2.50, covering one year’s subscription to the ALUMNI MAGAZINE. “Might add, Bill Peavy, Jr., arrived in September. You might have him registered for the class of 1950. “Wishing for the publication as well as the Alumni Ass’n, all the success possible, I am, with best per- sonal regards to yourself, “BILL PEAVY; 2c. “T have been receiving the ALUMNI MAGAZINE from time to time. It is so well done and so stimula- tive of interest that I certainly want to do my part to see that it carries on. For fear that I am not already a subscriber, I am enclosing herewith my check to cover subscription for two years. “With cordial and best wishes, I am, “Woopson P. Houcu’ron, 16.” “Gentlemen and Brothers: “It is with pleasure I acknowledge the receipt of your birthday greetings for my eightieth birthday. I can assure you I am blessed with health, and am surrounded by a loving family. And after the man- ner of Emerson ‘I delight in telling what I think.’ “Just now I think all of the alumni of Washington and Lee should vote for Governor Al Smith, the democratic nominee. No informed self respecting Southerner can vote the republican ticket. “M. S. MoremMeEn, ’68.” January 6, 1929. Dear Sir: 3 A few days after my birthday I received a birth- day greeting card from “Alma Mater,” it having been addressed to my old home town at Greenville, Ss. C., and then forwarded to me here. I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation, and to compliment you highly on the card itself as well as on the thought behind it. This is the first time I have ever seen a University 34 | THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE send a message of this nature, and you can no doubt appreciate the emotion which came over me when I received it, More power to you! Yours, JosEPH EARLE BIRNIE, 24. ee “Enclosed please find check for $9.00 to cover ad in Macaziné. Am sorry I overlooked sending this sooner and assure you it was an oversight on my part. “Am as busy as a one armed paper hanger with the itch trying to get all the hams off in time for Christmas and have gotten several orders in the last iew days from ad in ALUMNI MAGAZINE. “Hope you and yours will escape Flu and_ that you will enjoy a large and merry Christmas. “Dan B: Owen, 12.7 My dear Mr. Kemp: It was a very pleasant occasion indeed to meet Prof. (Skinny) C. E. Williams at the North Caro- lina State Football game on Wilson Field, as well as Dean Moreland and many of the boys of my class. I have often thought of writing to you for some periodical that would keep me in touch with the workings of our “dear old Washington-Lee;” how- ever, I have been so busy that I just have not done so. I enclose a check for $2.50 to cover one year’s subscription to the Washington and Lee ALUMNI MAGAZINE. I note your request with reference to my activities since leaving Washington and Lee. I came _ to Miami, Flordia, late in the fall of 1925, and accepted a position in the Corporate Trust Department of the Miami Bank and Trust Company, which position I cecupied until June, 1926, at which time the Miami Pank and Trust Company was purchased by the City National Bank of Miami. I was retained by them as counsel and head of the legal department. This position I held until my outside business grew so that it necessitated my opening my own private suite of offices for the general practice of law on November 1, 1928. I wish you would convey my warm personal re- gards to Dr. Henry Louis Smith, as I feel greatly indebted for his assistance. Very truly yours, Li L, COPLEY: “Enclosed pleace find check for......... I regret exceedingly my inability at present moment to make complete payment, due partly to ‘Republican pros- perity.’ ” ON THE DEATH OF PROF. C. A. GRAVES: The departure of Prof. C. A. Graves leaves a va- cancy in the heart of everyone who knew him, and all of them will agree with me in the opinion that he is the greatest alumnus that Washington College and the successor ever graduated. I remember well when I first knew him. I reached Lexington on the 9th day of October, 1869. (Now. do not think that I remember the date—Mr. Penick leoked that up and gave it to me.) However, I re- member the occasion extremely well. Some weeks or so after my arrival I met Professor Graves. His was a noted figure as he passed thru the grounds on the way to his classes. Not so very tall, of medium size, showing strength and vigor, dark of hair and face, erect, with kindly eye and gracious bearing; in fact all that nature gives to show a man. He had graduated in the preceding commence- ment and had become a resident Master and taught Modern Languages and other classes. While so acting he studied law under Professors Brocken- brough and Tucker and under them he was a bril- liant scholar. Shortly after finishing that course he was made Assistant Professor of Law to Mr. Tucker. This place he filled acceptably until he was called to the professorship of Law at the University of Vir- ginia to succeed the great Minor. And there success followed him. I doubt seriously if any professor ever taught a larger number of successful lawyers. Wherever I go I find them. I know no one of his pupils who has not a fair amount of fame to his credit and who fails to give Professor Graves thanks for the part he played in prompting his career. I knew him well; for many years he and I roomed together. The longer we stayed with each other, the greater was our mutual affection. ‘To me he was the perfect man and in him I saw no fault. The more I think of him the more I am convinced that my opinion of him was and is correct. He was the Virginian with- out guile. What a galaxy of great men was the one of which he formed a part. MacLeary, Shepard, W. L. Pra- ther of ‘Texas; Peters, Weaver, the Ewings of Tennessee; John Green and little English of Arkan- sas; Feagin, Hogue and Fergusson of Alabama; Vinson of South Carolina; the Breckinridges and Logan of Kentucky; Ammen of Maryland; Hobson, Burks, Thom and a host of others from Virginia; and so many more whose names now adorn the pages of the country’s history. W. H. Taytosr, 778. ¢ ROBERT FOREE, ’27, is illumination manager of the Louisville Gas & Electric Company. A Ay ee e cA a a es Boston Massacre ... Fire if you dare, fire and be damned!” An icy snowball thudded against Captain Preston’s well-tailored ribs. Trembling with rage, he cautioned his men: “Hold your peace!’’ A group of shivering idlers on the Boston street rapidly became a mob. The mob pressed closer. ‘‘Lobster-backs!” jeered one Crispus Attucks, coffee-hued blacka- moor. Then cat-calls, vile and insulting epithets, followed by a volley of hard-packed snowballs, some rock-pitted. The Redcoats made little noises with their guns. ‘Hold your peace!” cried Captain Preston. They did; but the mob, now one great stupid animal, got louder, and the big-lipped Negro bolder. Soon he found a smooth pine board, raised it, thwacked a soldier’s rump. The Redcoat turned, point-blanked his musket in Attucks’ face. Spit! Flash! Crack! Negro Attucks screeched, fell dead. Other muskets spat and flashed. The mob recoiled in panic, leaving a sprawl of bodies (five starkly stiff) in the street. Blood oozed on the dirty snow. The soldiers, now ashamed, stood quiet. Captain. Preston walked down the line, struck up their guns. : But it was too late to pretend that Massa- chusetts had not defied its King. Drums beat, bells tolled, more Redcoats issued from the barracks. ‘‘The Governor! The Governor!’”’... Act- ing-Governor Hutchison, white face set in hard lines, shouldered through the mob. “Captain Preston, what means this?’’ he _ thundered. é¢ s Consider yourself and your men under arrest, ® 93 é¢ ° 3 sir.” To the mob: ‘“‘Disperse at once, to your homes.” ... So, in part, Time would have reported the Boston Massacre of March 5, 1770, under the reign of King George III. Nor would Time have omitted the events aggravating the affray— the townsmen’s just resentment at the presence of two British regiments in the free capital of a loyal province, their just rage at having to pay for Redcoat board and keep. 3 So, too, would Time have reported the turbu- lent mass-meeting of the day after: how Samuel Adams, popular emissary, forced Acting-Governor Hutchison to withdraw the troops to Castle Wil- liam in the harbor. Time would have stressed the subsequent trial of Captain Preston and his men; how Josiah Quincy and John Adams, patriots both, astute lawyers, defended the soldiers, that even-handed justice might be done. Is Vy Cultivated Americans, impatient with cheap sensationalism and windy bias, turn increasingly to publications edited in the historical spirit. These publi- cations, fair-dealing, vigorously impartial, devote themselves to the public weal in the sense that they report what they see, serve no masters, fear no groups. Eis. ks 7 FESS, Jott erat The Weekly Newsmagazine NEW YORK CHICAGO 36 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE A CHRISTMAS GREEIING—WM. M. MILLER: Nishapur, Persia. My dear Friends: Once more, after an absence of two and a_ half years, I find myself back in Nishapur, the city of Omar Khaygam. I have always had a special affec- tion for this little city, because it was here that I baptized my first Persian converts just eight years ago. When I think of that first visit to Nishapur I can realize more clearly the changes that have been taking place in Persia during the last few years. Then I came from Meshed over the mountains on a donkey in three days. This time we made the jour- ney by automobile in ease and comfort in six hours, meeting at least thirty other cars on the way all loaded with pilgrims going to the Shrine at Meshed. The road is excellent now, and horses and: carriages have been entirely superseded by automobiles. But one still meets long trains of camels carrying bales of merchandise, and troops of village people riding on donkeys and laboriously making their way on foot to the Holy City of their desire. There is no love lost between the motor drivers and the riders on donkeys and camels! Another significant change is the freedom which we now have for our missionary work. Formerly we were looked upon with much suspicion and even enmity, and several of the first converts had to en- dure considerable persecution. But two medical tours made by our doctor and numerous visits by evangelistic missionaries and book-sellers have done much to win the friendship of the people. Other forces, apart from us, but no less providential than missionary influences, are also at work, breaking down the power of the Mullas (the Moslem priests), and freeing the people from many old superstitions. Because of the new emphasis on education there are an increasing number of people who can _ read, and this brings us an increasing opportunity for preaching our Gospel through literature. © Much attractive literature has been prepared during the last two or three years, and we have been giving out large quantities of small portions and tracts in the bazaar free of charge to all who could read. May this Christmas time bring to each of you a new understanding of what the coming of the Lord Jesus has meant to this world, and a new hope for what He may yet mean to millions. May fullness of joy be yours at this season and throughout all the coming year! If my mother and Mrs. Miller were with me I am sure they would join me in sending Christmas greetings to you all. Yours in Christ’s service, Wan. McE. Mier, 713. Address: Meshed, Persia. OBITUARY DIED: Prof. Milton W. Humphreys, ’69, for twenty-five years professor of Greek at the Univer- sity of Virginia. He was educated at Washington College during the presidency of General Lee, under whom he served as a soldier in the Confederate army. tle was graduated with the highest honors from Washington College where he taught for a time, and then pursued studies at the University of Leipsig, Germany, where he graduated with a doctor’s degree. Prot. Humphreys was a classmate at Washington College of Prof. Charles A. Graves and they both died within a fortnight of each other. ‘Together they stood before General Robert E. Lee as members of 2 class that received from his hand diplomas as masters of art of the college, a degree then distinc- tive of the very high scholarship. DIED: David R. Williams, ’73, suddenly in the library of his home in Camden, N. C., on November 7th. DIED: Dr. M. Rowan Barclay, ’87, of Chicago, on November 28th, at his home. He was buried in Lex- ington beside the graves of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elihu H. Barclay. DIED: Van Astor Batchelor, ’98, prominent At- lanta attorney and for many years a leading figure in the social and professional life of that city, on Novem- ber 10th, at the home of his sister at Nashville, N. C., following an extended illness. DIED: Capt. J. Carl Peck, ’12, World War veteran anid prominent lawyer of Norfolk, Va., died on Jan- uary 7th, after a long illness. He was born in West Virginia in 1885 and was educated in law at Washing- ton and Lee. DIED: Julian Jackson Kane, ’28, at his home in Gate City, Virginia, on January 8th, following an ill- ness with pneumonia. FROFESSOR CHARLES A. GRAVES, ’69: Professor Charles A. Graves, aged 78, for over half a century a noted teacher of law in Virginia uni- versities, about evenly divided between Washington and Lee and the University of Virginia, died at his home in Charlottesville, Va., on November 10th. During the session of 1865-66, when General Robert E. Lee assumed the presidency of Washing- ton College, Mr. Graves entered the institution. In 1868 he received the Robinson medal for highest at- tainments in Latin, Greek and Mathematics, and the following year, he received the corresponding medal in History and English Literature, Moral Philosophy and Modern Languages. In lieu of the special! examination which was made the test on other sub- jects, the basis of competition in the group was an = ee ee THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE 37 essay. The essay of Mr. Graves was on “The Im- pediments to High Literary Attainments in the United States.” The treatment of this abstruse subject was so able that the professors constituting the committee of award were greatly surprised when they discovered that it had been written by a youth only 18 years of age. Mr. Graves was made assistant professor of Eng- hsh and Modern Languages. Soon afterwards he tcok up the study of Law under J. Randolph Tucker and the famous teacher of Law, Judge John W. Brockenbrough. Having graduated in this depart- ment with high distinction he was in 1873 made as- sistant professor of Law. Two years later he was elected professor of Common and Statute Law and Kquity Jurisprudence. While Mr. Tucker was in Congress and until he resumed his chair in 1889, Trof. Graves, with the aid of occasional lectures from Mr. Tucker and other distinguished lawyers, con- aucted the entire department. | Professor Graves was honored with the LL.D. de- gree by Davidson College in 1894, and by Washing- ton and Lee University in 1911. In 1895 he was one of the founders of the Virginia Law Register along with Judge T. C. Burks and Professor William Minor Lile of the University of Virginia. He continued as associate editor for a period of years. Professor Graves became a member of the law faculty of the University of Virginia in the fall of 1899, a position which he held until the close of the session of 1926-27, when he chose to retire on the terms of the Carnegie Foundation. ° BIRTHS BORN: To Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis Howe, jz, “18 and ’21, of Shanghai, China, in December, a little daughter, Henrietta Marvin. BORN: To Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Smith, ’20, on November 4th, a daughter, Anne Bennington. BORN: To Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Anderson, ’22, ot Jacksonville, Fla., a son November 3rd. VALLEY APPARITION: Railroad equipment was valued contraband to the Confederacy. During an occupation of Winchester General Stonewall Jackson captured a Union locomo- tive. The nearest Confederate controlled railroad was at Staunton. Problem: transportation of the prize over a railless 92 miles. Forty horses drew its fianged wheels over the valley pike to the southern terminus. So goes the story by writer C. FE. Nair, as reported to him by eyewitness James D. Hillyard, Confederate veteran. i PERSONALS DR. EMMETT W. McCORKLE, ’74, for seventeen years pastor of Bethesda church, at Rockbridge Baths, conducted his farewell service and commun- ion on November 25th. In addition to the members of his congregation, there were present a number of friends from other parts of the country, including Honorable Harry St. George Tucker, ’75. Their son, Emmett, ’26, had come for the occasion from Ithaca, N. Y., where he is a student at Cornell Uni- versity. THOMAS W. SHELTON, ’93, delivered the prin- _ cipal address to the Richmond Chapter, Sons of the COLLEGE AND FRATERNITY STATIONERS AND PRINTERS Office Equipment and Supplies ROYAL TYPEWRITERS SURBER > PUBLISHING CO. | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA. DALTON ADDING MACHINES LEXINGTON POOL COMPANY “THE STUDENTS WINTER RESORT” 38 THE ALUMNI MAGAZINE American Revolution, at its monthly meeting held in Richmond on January 11th at the Mosque. The speaker, taking as his topic, “James Madison, the Father of the Constitution,” drew a pleasing picture of the life and character of the great Virginian, touching especially on his connection with the estab- lishment of religious liberty and his work in formu- . lating the Constitution of the United States. MR. LENNOX B. TURNBULL, ’04, of Haz- ard, Ky., was in Lexington during Christmas week. EK. CLYDE HOGE, ’08, was delegated to repre- sent Washington and Lee University at the Cente- nary Celebration of the founding of the Ohio Mechanics Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio. The exercises took place in Emery Auditorium on November 23rd. DR. WILLIAM R. LAIRD, ’09, well known surgeon of Montgomery, W. Va., was honored at the fall meeting of the Tri-State Medical association comprising the states of West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky by being elected president of the associa- tion. THORNTON W. ALLEN, ’11, has been made the official publisher and agent for many of the fore- most American colleges. Some of the colleges for which Mr. Allen has recently published music in- clude: U. of Alabama, Arizona, Franklin & Mar- chall, Illinois, Wesleyan, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina State, Lafayette, Penn State, Roa- noke, Susquehanna, Connecticut Aggies, Hillside, etc. Mr. Allen is also the compiler and publisher of the Intercollegiate Song Book, the only official song book of the American Colleges, in the arranging of which: over 100 of the best known colleges of the country participated. The fame of Mr. Allen as the composer and publisher of the ‘Washington and Lee Swing” has spread to all parts of the world and this famous number is now enjoying quite a vogue in Japan, Australia and England, in addition to hav- ing been adopted by over eighty colleges and schools throughout the United States. Recently new phonograph records have been released by Victor, Columbia and Brunswick. MR. FRANCIS P. MILLER, 714, has been elected chairman of the World’s Student Christian federation to succeed Dr. John R. Mott. Mr. Miller is engaged in work at Geneva, Switzerland, and was notified of the action of the federation from India, where the appointment was made. PROF. and MRS. LEWIS TYREE, 715, of the faculty of the New Jersey Law school, spent the Christmas holidays in Lexington, their former home. ROBERT P. HOBSON, ’17, announced that ef- fective January 1, 1929, he entered a partnership for the practice of law under the firm name of Wood- ward, Hamilton, Warfield and Hobson with office located in the Jnter-Southern Building, Louisville, Ky. : ~ ALEX BATE, ’28, and BURRK ZIMMERMAN, 28, are studying medicine at the University of Louts- ville. RUSSELL GORDON, °'26, is credit manager of the Louisville branch of the General Motors Accept- ance Company. WESLEY (DUKE) PERRY, ’26, is with the Mengel Body Company. | HENRY WILSON, ’26, has been transferred by the Southern Bell Telephone Company to Owensboro, Ky., where he is wire chief. MATTHEW V. PILCHER, ’22, is now living in Wintergarden, Florida. —-———_-% "MARRIAGES MARRIED: Mr. John $.° Strahorn, Jr.,. 25, of Fayetteville, Ark., and Miss Elizabeth Hughes Oates, of St. Louis, Mo. Miss Oates was a graduate of the University of Michigan, having received her B. A. in 1920 and M. A. in 1923. MARRIED: R. H. Abbott, ’26, of Springfield, Ill., to Miss Anne Marbold, of Petersburg, Ill., on November 3rd. ! | MARRIED: Andrew A. Payne, °26, and Miss Anastasia H. Dickinson, both of Charleston, West Va., on January 17th. John C. Morrison, Jr., ’26, served as best man. | MARRIED: Stephen A. Guiffra, 29, of Tomaco, N. J., and Miss Carrie Loetta Johnson, Lexington High School graduate of last June, on December 12th. Mr. and Mrs. Guiffra will remain in Lexing- ton until he has completed his Law course. 9% 3 My check enclosed. I wish it were more but for- tunately I have two dear “Maters”, one Washington and Lee and the other no less near to me, The Uni- versity of Texas. I cannot feel as did he who wrote: | “How happy could I be with either, Were tother dear charmer away; But while ye both tease me together To neither a word will I say” but try to please both in my small way. HOME COMING ALUMNI , See GRAHAM & FATHER For Hats, Shoes and Socks ~McCRUMS” As Always, the Gathering Place Of » ALUMNI, STUDENTS AND FRIENDS OF WASHINGTON AND LEE Unexcelled Fountain Service LEXINGTON, VA. NICE PRINTING at COUNTY NEWS OFFICE LEXINGTON, VA. 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It has, however, met with this interesting criticism: “I don’t want anyone to select what books I shall read. I want to choose my own books.”” What force is there in this objection? AVE you ever given thought to the considerations that now ‘move you in deciding to read any book? You hear it praised by a friend. Or you see an advertisement of it in a newspaper. Or you read a review of it by some critic whose account of it excites your interest. You decide you must read that book. Néte, however, what has happened: it is always recom- mendation, from some source, that deter- mines you to read it. True, your choice is completely free, but you exercise your choice among recommended books. Now, what would be the difference, if you belonged to the Book-of-the-Month Club? Strange to say, upon analysis, you will find that in practice you would be enabled to exercise a greater liberty of choice and, above all, you would actually get the books—without fail—that you decided to read, instead of missing them, as you now do so frequently.. How is this effected? How the “Book-of-the-Month”’ is chosen The publishers of the country submit what they themselves consider their im- portant books to the Book-of-the-Month Club, far in advance of publication. Each member of the Committee reads these books independently. Once a month they meet, and choose the one they agree upon as being the most outstanding among those submitted—this is called the “‘book-of-the-month.” And usually they select from ten to fifteen other books, which they consider worthy of being recommended for one reason or another. What is the effect of this? You will readily admit that books so chosen are likely to be ones you would not care to miss. Certainly, they wil have as strong a recommendation behind them as be- hind the books you are influenced to read through other sources. Nevertheless, tastes differ. This com- bined vote of the judges is not considered infallible, and you are not compelled, willy-nilly, to accept it. Before the “‘book-of-the-month’’ comes to you, and a month before tt 15 published, you receive a carefully written report. describing the sort of book it is. If you don’t want it, you specify that some other book be sent instead. You make your choice from the other important new books, which are recommended by the Committee, and carefully described in order to guide you in your choice. If you want no book at all, in any one month, if none of them appeal to you, you specify that none be sent. If, however, you decide to take the “book-of-the-month” or any recommended book, and then find youare disappointed, you can still exchange it for any other book you prefer. Satisfaction Guaranteed ~The ultimate result, therefore, is that you really choose your own books—but with more discrimination than heretofore —and moreover, you are given a guaran- tee of satisfaction with every book you obtain upon the recommendation of our Committee. The cost of this thorough-going, sensi- ble and convenient service is—nothing! The cost of the books is the same as if you got them from the publisher himself by mail! And the only obligation you have is to take at least four books a year —any four books!—out of the 150 or more reported upon by the Committee in the course of the year. Send for our prospectus which explains how smoothly this service is operating for over 80,000 discriminating people. Your request will involve you in no obligation to subscribe. Handed to you by the postman | |—the outstand- | fing new books | you are anxious | not to miss! BOOK-OF-THE-MONTH CLUB, Inc. 34-G 218 West 40th St.,.New York, N. Y. 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