44 THE BATTALION. crowds of pleasure seeking visitors, the dignity and learn- ing which has been manifested, the burning words of elo quence so abundantly dealt out by many earnest speakers, the large number ot graduates of tlie college recounting and turning over anew the memories of the alma mater, all convince once again that the A. and M. College has gained a. great name among the people of the country and that she is being recognized and given the credit which she deserves. Those who graduate this year are made to enjo3 r more in tensely the diplomas they receive bv these manifestations. The Business manager wishes to thank Mr. H. J. Sher wood for assistance in distributing the different issues of the Battalion and in collecting dues. To the patrons of the papers he returns many thanks for their valuable help during the year, and especially in regard to the Commencement Edi tion. A limited number of this edition are yet on hand and can be had free of charge by writing to E. W, Kerr, of Vine- land, Texas. If by mistake any of those who subscribed for the Commencement edition fail to receive their paper, write to the Business Manager, the same address, and it will re ceive his prompt attention. Speeial OrdeFs. SPECIAL ORDERS, XO. 37. Headquarters Corps of Cadets. College Station. Texas. June bth, 18i)t>. I. The members of the graduating class are relieved from duty at the college, to take effect upon their departure therefrom. II. Members of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th classes are by direc tion of the President, granted leave of absence until the opening of the next term to take effect upon their departure from the college. III. The Commandant desires to express his apprecia tion of the good conduct of the corps of cadets and of the faithful devotion to duty of the cadet oflicers.