The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1905-05-31
.HOCE CADETS
ABOLISH |. HAZlNG.
Hold a Mass Meeting and De-
eide to Cut it
Out.
EXCITING COMPETITIVE DUEL
TIoge-P Pryor Literary Society De-
bate--Comnencement
Exercises.
EXCITING COMPETITIVE DUEL
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2 BLACKSTONE, VA, May 3o.--Ono Of
the most striking features OF the closing
OF Hogc Memorial Military Academy this
year was the fact that the student body
at a mass -mectlng passed resolutions
all forms Of hazing from the
Academy, pledging themselves not to do
any of 1t themselves or allowing any
others to practice It. The cadets were
most enthusiastic In the work and praise
OF the Academy and .lelr teachers. A
very large proportion Of them will return
next year and promise to bring many OF
their associates with them. These cadets
take with them to their homes the cs-
teen and respect OF the community gen
orally and they will be welcomed on their
return,
Final Exercises.
The commencement exercises were cele-
brated this week, beginning with the
sermon Sunday by the Row.
D. K. Walthall. Of Richmond, Va, pas
tor Of the Chestnut Hill Presbyterian
Church.. The services were held in the
Church. which was filled to
its utmost capacity by the many friends
OF the cadets and the institution.
Dr.. Wantan preached again to the
cadets Y NJ. G, A. Monday morning
the final drills were held First, the COM
petitive drill between the two companies
OF cadets. These companies had had
two drills before. each winning one. The
interest was intense and the large au-f
dience. in attendance showed TIA strain
under which they labored. After half an
hours drill by each company. the Judges
awarded the flag to company "A. Cadet
Captain r. S Hawkes., OF MELVILLE, Va.
BEST DRILLED MAN.
After this drill the drill for the best
held,8 for which a gold medal had been
offered. AT this 1t seemed that the
Judges would be unable to make a de-
clsion. The cadets were thrown out I'M
til only three remained. irwin OF Lex
ington. Va. !; Eanes, Of Petersburg. Va,
and Bevlle, OF Blackstone. Va. The med
al was finally awarded to Cadet w. p,
Irwin, OF Lexing ton, Va. ID 81
The sham battle which followed proved
most entertaining to the spectators The
cadets dressed in the summer uniform
OF khaki, entered into the battle with
great enthusiasm, acqultting themselves
with great Icredit.
LITERARY CELEBRATION.
AT night the celebra ton OF ...e Hoge-
Pryor Literary Society was held In the
music hall, at which the cadets rendered
dec,aima tons. debated he.question: Re-
solved, That Education Exerts Greater
influence than Wealth.. This debate was
spirited and animatir1r The large audi
ence OF about eight hundred gave the
speakers earnest attention and enthu-
siastIc support.
After the debate the ! rators delivered
the grafton, competing for the medal.
The judges awarded the declaimers
medal to Cadet j 4 NJ. Fitzgerald deciding
the debate in favor OF the negative; the
orators medal was awarded to Cadet
O. c. Inge. These meals were most
happily delivered by Rev. w 81 u Boggs,
Rev. DR.. Lacy and Dr. T. y P sEpes.
FINAL ExER CISE5
= on Tuesday the final exercises were
held in the music han In which a most
address to the graduating class
was delivered by the Hon. = Meal Nc i
lister. Of Hot Springs, Va. After the
address the delivery OF distinctions. med :
ais and diplomas were awarded. 1t was
a notable fact that fully u per cent, Of
the cadets received distinctions on most
OF their studies. The era duating class
consisted OF twelve men-E. H. Eanes.
OF Petersburg. Va; NJ. D. Epes Of Black
stone, Va; J !. NJ. Fitzgerald, OF Black
stone, va; w. D. Foster, Of williamsburg.
Va; T. S.. Hawkes., Of Wellyille, Va;
f. G. Inge, OF Blackstone, Va: j. 81
Irby, Of Blackstone, Va; Q. T. Kean. OF
Botham, Va. T. w. Moore, OF Warren
ton, N. c.; Barclay Preston, OF Franklin,
Va; w. Fl Robertson. OF Blackstone.
va II. e. Thayer. of Charleston, w
Va. i8.
This session OF the Academy is uni
versally conceded to have been the most
successful in the history of the Academy
Every department in the Academy made
a most marked showing and the Improve
ment OF the cadets has been gratifying. 5s;S