The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-06-05
wEsr POINT.


Examlnation Day-The Board 81 visiserss
Ac.-Cemmencement OF the Examinatton-
Tho Cadets-The "Plebs s'-Qualincasion
for Administers late the Military Academy.
&c. swu n. /. ga,
This 10 q season big with importance at the post Of
West Point The day has been Of the most delight
fnl OF tho year The genial sunshine, tempered by
eracng breszes-none too cool-greeed the early riser
and accompanied him throughout the day. Even at
meridian, when the IN Its full power and splen-
dor, and the quiet noble Hudson shining like polished
mrros there pleasure and comfort That beautiful
stream never seemed more peaceful than on this
occasion. fraugbt with 20 many interests or conflict.
Ing nature the minds OF the great brotherhood OF
cadeta
PLANTATION DAY.
The first day OF examination is always memorable,
but little inferior to class day. presents TO the grad
yates . glimpse OF tho heaven-best time when they
shall be free from Ptchsrc superintsndence memorable
10 the second cassmen they gaze with proirudng
eyes At the on Of advanced friends 70 the
third classmen they question: bully bother, con-
fuse, and utterly demoraize the incoming members
the poor 'plebs"; to the piebs, they enter life
long prayed for with fear and trembling, their ashen
faces quivering lips and trembling fingers, they
seek the OF their panaloons, agreeably TO the
pornpous and stentorian orders Of those having
them In command hesitating to grappls with the
fearful dignity and duty or cadet lfe to the hotel
keepers, who see In their minds eye overcrowded
houses and lberal-minded papas and mammas who, in
the proud consciousness OF possessing superior
"branch' at the post, dive deep into their pethorc
pockets TO hundreds OF enchanting creatures who elo
queny and successfully persuade the aforesaid papas
Neddie, FranEey, or Louis success; to thousands
within the reacnabe States II 10 one OF the memo.
Iable days OF the year.
But as write the has bccn at rest behind the
capped submits OF the surrounding mountains for
hours and the time honored Appeies, the imperial
leader OF the most magnificent Of bands and his long
RED associates slowly wend their way 20 the hotel
where, reposDg in the exhllarating emotion OF day
work we'll done the advanced guard Of the Board OF
Visitors surrounded bv bevy or gushing femninitv
paragons Of sweetness listening to the nspintng
airs Of these brilliant artists who sensible OF the august
presence OF such representatives. are ntoning their
charming music with emphasis and discretion greater
than ever.
THE BOARD OF VISITORS ETC
Board dreadfully "behnd lima.n Saturday found
put I'VE ensconced at the post receiving the kindly
good wsnes OF Pitcher and the hearty welcome Of
Back and star This is not strictly according law or,
more appropriately TO CUSTOM as agreeaby 10 the sub
Joined act of Congress- approved August g. 1916 Pre-
Vous examining boards, from time immemoual, have
visited the seclaslon Of the Point on the LIST inst.
Sac And be further enacted That the President be
nua examination Of the Military Academy, whose duty
.ion OF Congress the succeed
s as Of as n
the nsution provided that the Whole number Of vilers
states the Union that they selected alter.
nateiy from every sec1nd state eaca member being
he aha be appointed that not less than shall
be taken from among officers actually serving mia
and that second member shah ba taken from
gessiona district until every other district in the
compensation sha be made TO said members beyond
Of their expenses for board and lodging white
She Military Academy and allowance eight
cents mile for travelling by the shortest mail
homes.
But the respected Superintendent summoned all his
a o u
this dsagraeable manesuvre called upon them officially,
As though lew, ana oscorng them TO every nook and
corner OF the neat and spacious Academic buildings,
ended the day with grand review oil tho cadets
M ost succesBful and brilliant OF the year. glorious
sunshine lent it's radiance to the OCCASION contributing
not little 10 increase the enthusiasm Of the boys in
gray for the pleasing ordeal before them.
.rM a rB VISITORS
are herewith given, as they wero turnlshed me from
headquarters this afternoon
Rev. Francis vnton, d. d. President New York.
=. h. Augamar, secretary. ........... Louisiana