The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1902-12-11
News from the Citadel.

THE CITADEL, CHARLESTON, Dec. T.
The carnival is over and all attractions,
which were in the city, have departed
already. In spite of the inclemency of the
weather there was good crowd in the
CITY, and all seemed to have jolly time.
There was incessant downpour of rain
during the whole of the first four days of
the week and everyone was disappointed,
for it seemed that all the efforts OF Char
leston's citizens were to be of no avail and
gala week would be failure. Friday
and Saturday, however, it cleared off
beautifully, and the streets were crowded
with pleasure seekers. The attractions
on hand were excellent and several very
educative. Of course there had to be a
wild man" and other necessary "fakes;'
but, on the whole, the shows were very
good. The city council allowed the COM
pany to erect its tents on the streets be-
tween King and Meeting streets and they
were we'll patronized. The crowd on the
streets on the last two nights of the week
was as large as any during the Exposition.
1t was with much regret to the corps OF
cadets that the military parades were call
ed off on account of the rain, for we much
prefer march to rccitationS and other
academic duties.
The Board of Visitors will meet next
Tuesday and much important business
will be transacted It is hoped by the
cadets that they will grant US a leave OF
at least week for Christmas holidays.
Most of the military colleges are doing
this now, and it is sincerely hoped that
ours will do likewise.
The Alumni Association held its annual
meeting last Friday night, and was well
attended. The association was addressed
by Mr.. l.. W. Haskell, first honor gradu-
ate class 80. Mr. Haskell isamember of
the general assembly, and is an exceed
ingly eloquent speaker. After the address
there was held a banquet in the "mess
hall" Of course the cadets could not be
present on account of there beings a great
Quantity of what We call ''contraband''
present 1t was quite an enjoyable event
and one alumnus, remembering his days
as cadet, proposed that the members OF
the guard be treated with supper. All
heartily seconded his proposal and the
guard certainly enjoyed what was sent.
Those on guard were Officer of the Day,
Cadet Lieutenant Copeland; Commander
and Sergeant of the Guard, Cadet Ser:
geant Gettys; Corporals of the Guard
James and Bourne; Orderly of the Guard
Cadet McMaster The following was
daintily served by several of the acca'
demic officers wives:
OYSTER Stew, 'Mess Hall" Biscuit
Rice, Turkey, Peas,
Ham, Bread, Pickles
Olives, Salad, Celery,
Oranges, Apples, Grapes, Bananas
Crackers, Coffee, Cheese,
Punch, Whiskey, Cigars
! Can't. McMaster delivered the regular
quarterly address before the Calliopear
Literary Society Saturday evening. Hi'
subject was "An Xmas Trip in the Philli
pines" 1t was certainly very interesting
and was enjoyed by all present His lee
ture concluded the lyceum course for 100:
conducted by the two cadet societies. 1
has been of great benefit to the cadets ant
it is hoped that it will be resumed mex
. year.
The North Carolina Military Academ,
gives it's Christmas Hop next Friday, ant
has very courteously extended an invita-
tion to the Citadel corps. Z. US.