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certain instead of an uncertain, income and could make then
their plans intelligently for years to come and instead of that
feeling of instability there would result one of solidity; it
would give unity and symentry to our institutions which can
come in no other way.
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The re-appointment of Maj. W. R, Cavitt of Bryan, on
the board of directors of the college, is a matter of congratu
lation among the friends of the college, the Alumni, and the
Alpha Phi. Maj Cavitt by his long service and by his sin
cere and hearty interest in the welfare of the college, after
serving her interests to the neglect and detriment of his own
affairs, has won for himself a warm place in the hearts and
in the esteem of all well wishers of the college. Until he
became a member of the board of directors, there was not a
single Alumni in the force of instructors of the college, he,
it was, who gave us for our President, L. S. Ross, that broad
minded and courtly, soldier and statesman, and under whose
administration the college has made such progress in the last
few years and who is beloved and revered by all who know
him. Had Maj. Cavitt done nothing more than secure the
services of such a man as Gov. Ross, he had indeed deserved
to be honored by our college men. But he has done more—
he has served the college faithfully and efficiently for fifteen
years, and if it be possible, his loyalty and efficiency increas
ing each year. So thoroughly is Major Cavitt identified with
the college, that to speak of the one implies the other. Where
can we find a warmer advocate of the college? Where can
we find a man who has done as much for the Alumni of the
A. & M. college of Texas as Maj. W. R. Cavitt of Bryan.
And right by the sida of Major Cavitt stands Major A. J.
Rose, Commissioner of Agriculture, insurance, statistics and
history and ef-officio member of the board of directors of the
college. Maj. Rose has not been a member of the board as
long as has Major Cavitt, but he is a loyal, true friend to
the college. And it is with regret and no small anxiety that