Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1902-06-27
v. N. |. COMMENCEMENT.
Brilliant Military Closing Feat
urcS.
LARGE GRADUATING CLASS.

Il Il
burg, The exercises were held il
StOnewall Jackson Memorial build
ing, and cultured and appreciative
audience filled the spacious hall
The platform was tastefully decorat
ed with flowers and evergreens. On
the rostum were seated members OF
the Board of Visitors, of the faculty
and distinguished alumni, besides
representatives of the faculty OF
Washington and Lee University.
Music for the occasion was furnish
by the Cadets led by the V. M. |.
band. The special selections render
ed were "Cuius Amman" from
" Stabat Mater" baritone solo, by
Mr.. f. Steinmuller; Beyond the
Gates of Paradise" cornet solo, by
Mr.. II. Krause; pilgrim March, from
"Tannahauser, by the band.
DR.. McFaden announced as his sub
ject Service based on Mark 10;44-
As. The sermon was delivered with
earnestness, and was a plain. practical
gospel message. After expressing
his pleasure for the opportunity Of
addressing young men, for whom he
had unbOunded sympathy, the
preacher emphasized the Importance
of giving up to religious service the
time and talents of young manhood,
that mature life and old age may be
peaceful and happy. He recalled the
gifts Of youth not fully appreciated,
health, hope, and energy, and re-
counted the enthusiasm in early life
Of Alexander, Napoleon, Pitt, Luther,
WhiteGeld. Wesley, and Calvin.
The sermon closed with an appeal to
the young men, standing on the very
threshold of life, to give thought and
attention to their spiritual better
ment.
The exercises for Monday began at
. o'clock with morning parade, which
was followed by gLardmounting.
At 1890 a salute of 81 guns was fired
in honor of the Board of Visitors, by
the Cadet battery, tactical officer,
Captain j. w. Hyatt, in command.
This was followed by artillery drill,
which was watched with interest by
the large crowd present. The second
classmen acted as artillerymen, the
fourth classmen, clad in white, served
as horses in pulling the cannon, and
the second lieutenants of the first
class were the commanding officers
The manoeuvers in handling and
firing the cannon were greatly APP
preciated by the spectators. While
this drill was under way about forty
cadets of the graduating class, under
tactical officer, Captain H. Stock
dell. gave fine exhibition of saber
drill.
At o'clock in the afternoon there
was review before the Board of Visi
tors, followed by regimental parade
The evolutions by the cadets showed
high proficiency in military training,
which accounts for the splendid i'm
preston they always make on public
occasions.
Tuesday was alumni day. The
features began at 8 o'clock
with morning parade, preceded by |
escort of the color" Guard |
mounting followed. AT 10 o'clock
battalion drill was held, followed by |
LATHE formation, known as the sham
battle. Company A, under command |
of tactical officer, Captain Marshall,
took position on crest of hill near
Cadet cemetery. Companies b, G,
and ID, under command of tactical
officer, Captain Stock dell, advanced
and made front and flank attack and
in capturing the works of
the enemy. Much delight was afford
ed the spectators by this mimic bat
tie. At $50 o'clock in the afternoon
the battalion of Cadets were reviewed
by the alumni, and graduating par
AIDE closed the features of the day.
Graduating exercises were held
morning in Jackson
NJ mortal Hall. A large crowd was
present. The Cadets occupied seats
in front in {. body. General Shipp
presided and announced the grad
yates and distinctions, The valedic-
tory address was delivered by Cadet
f. b. Downing. The address to the
graduating class was delivered by
Hon David A. DeArmOnd of Missouri.
His subject was High Ideals" and
MS address was calculated to lead the J
young men to choose the high and
noble in life. The Jackson-IIO lore {
medals were presented by Mr. A. A. |
Blow Of London, Engla I'd, who grad
rated in the class of 1877, and who is
low Superintere Of South African !
HiIFS, lIIilstIl 10 tiStIjB uISHtu ii ming
'ng;necr. At the close of the exer-
ises in the hall the Cadets assembled /
N the pGra le ground where 5
in the ba,tal-
On were read. The playing of
Aud ang Syne" b> tie v NJ. |.
and brought to a close the COM
len EN- ent exercises and the session I
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MEETING OF BOAnD OF VISITORS.