Evening capital and Maryland gazette., 1915-06-03
PRELIMINARY EVENTS OVER; GRADS
ON EDGE FOR THEIR DIPLOMAS.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels Hand Out Coveted Sheepns To-
and Deliver Address to Glass; Who Will Then Become
Full Pledged Officers in Uncle Sans Naval Service
FIRST CLASS GERMAN AND OTHER SOCIAL FUNCTIONS TONIGHT
Outdoor Exercises Again Prevented by ncemen Weather
Give Demonstration in Engineering Work This Afternoon
Farewell Ball VIII be Fitting Climax % the Week Of
Gayety at Naval School

Social functions reigned supreme to-
lay in the June Week festivities at the
Naval Academy. as unfavorable condi-
tons of weather again caused a cessa-
ton of outdoor exercises of practical
nature.
The first class German. a brilliant
social function, as well as an exclus-
i've one, attendance being limited en-
tirely to the Midshipmen and their fair
partners and immediate friends of the
graduating class, is to be held tonight
in the Memorial Room of BancroftHall
and for the benefit of the underclass-
men and their friends, a promenade
concert or informal dance has been
authorizd in Luce Hall.
While the youngsters are thus en-
Toying themselves, gray-haired grad
yates and the younger men Of recent
years. will gather around the festive
board in Mahan Hall for the usual
banquet of the Graduates Association
of the Naval Academy
The principal exercise of a practice
nature scheduled for this morning was
competitive artillery drill the award
Of points for which counts in the race
for the honor of carrying the regi-
mental colors for the ensuing year
But, like the competition in infantry
scheduled for yesterday this event had
to be called off because of the very
inclement weather
The officers of the ordnance depart
ment are, therefor,in quandary as to
how to make a decision of the winning
company. II is likely that some sort
Of performance in each of these drills
will be held late this afternoon if the
rain should hold up. e not, then it is
said the award of the colors will be
based upon the aggregate points Sc
cured by the twelve respective compa-
nies in other departments of their pro-
fessional work.
The exercise in practical engineer
ing will go off this afternon as per
program. These exercises will be held
in the building of the MarineEngineer
ing and Naval Construction Depart
ment and will be participated in by
the Midshipmen who comprise the
third and fourth battalions of the regi-
ment The presentation of the regi-
mental colors has been arranged for
this afternoons dress parade at $50
O'Clock, and this ceremony, probably,
will be held indoors.
Tomorrow will be the day of days.
particularly to the members of the
graduating class. Commencement
ceremonies will be held in theArmory.
beginning at 10 o'clock in the morn
ing, and the Middies will receive their
coveted "sheepskins' from the hands
of Secretary of the Navy Daniels who
win also address the class.
1t is expected that Senator Tillman
president of the Board Of Visitors,
also will make few remarks to the
graduates.
At night the weeks ceremonies will
reach fitting climax in the brilliance
of the Farewell Ball' given by class
of 1916 in honor OF the graduates
Midshipman Benjamin II. Holcombe. OF
New York, is chairman of the ball
committee and elaborate preparations
have been made for the event.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels arriv-
ed in the city from Washington this
afternoon on the 4.45 car over the w
y. & A. Electric Line Leaving the car
at the Sampson Row entrance 10 the
Government reservation. he was re-
ceiyed with the usual courtesies Two
companies of marines, with music. were
paraded in his honor, and a 19-gun
salute belched from the battery OF the
station ship. Secretary Daniels is ac-
companied by Mrs Daniels. and dur
ing their stay they will be the guests
of Superintendent and Mrs. w. F..
Fullam, at the Naval Academy
Overcoats, sweaters and other heavy
wraps were the order of wearing ap-
parel for the June Week visitors today
Not few of the fair danes" paraded
about the streets wearing dark blue
sweaters, bearing a big gold IN" the
property of some MILDLY athlete.
There was not such a downpour OF
rain as yesterday. but the chilly blasts
out of the northeast sent a shiver
through ones body, and heavy gar
ments We're none too comfortable
Summer frocks have been thrown en-
tirely 70 the discard. except for the
indoor functions
The members Of the Board of Visit
ors spent today conducting an inspec-
tion of the Naval Hospital. the goven-
ment rife ranges and other danarf
ments Of the Academy This after
noon, a final session was held, after
which draft OF the formal report
and recommendation was prepared.
This report will be forwarded to the
Navy Department, and later placed