THE BATTALION
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“D” COMPANY BANQUET.
Friday evening, May 7, Fish Field
took charge of the company; march
ing the men back of Foster Hall where
every “old boy” was turned to a Fish
and every freshman became an old
boy. Open ranks was given and a
very rigid inspection was made by
Captain Field and “Top-Kick” Jor
don for haircuts, unbuttoned pock
ets, and shines. Several men re
ceived “demerits” in the form of
“Rinctums” or “Pluckums” for one
cause or the other. Monk Lasseter
was especially criticised for his lack
of set-up.
Inspection over, the company was
marched to the “Top Stoop” of Fos
ter where the feast was spread. The
hall was decorated with lights and
pennants. A. and M. and company
pennants were in abundance, but Fish
pennants were the most noticeable of
all. To balance this everything was
wrapped in red and white colors.
Everyone made a rush for the tab
les- and all found a place. “Toast
master” Field gave a toast to all;
the the eats were devoured, club
house sandwiches, cream, cakes, fuit,
and coffee were served. After the
eats were furnished the ball was
started and could not be stopped un
til a late hour.
Everyone had something to say and
every one declared this to be the best
banquet of all. One can never judge
a book by its cover. And this was
proven by Messrs Stovall and Cape.
Either of these men could entertain
a crowd all night telling of their ex
periences at San Marcos during the
R. V. Corporal Key showed that he
was brought up well last year, for
when he was detailed to do something
for the “old boys” he did it perfectly.
A song was rendered by the best
quartet, Flinn, Knapp, Friedlander,
and Key. Lieutenant Bohn, Sergeant
Crippen, and McNair were forced to
leave early on account of the band
concert at the Stock Judging Pavil
ion.
Everyone was enjoying himself and
not thinking about the flight of time,
but we were reminded of this fact
when Sergeant Cape asked leave of
absence due to a quiz that was to be
administered by “Cue-Ball” Ritchie.
Soon after this Lieutenants Stovall
and Thrasher left. Captain Graham
made a talk praising the freshmen for
their successful banquet. He also
praised the whole company for their
loyalty to him and to the school. This
was the close and everyone left say
ing that it was the best banquet ever
attended, Junior Banquet not ex
cepted.
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“I” COMPANY BANQUET.
At one of the most brilliant affairs
of this school year, the “I” Company
“fish” entertained the old boys with
a banquet in the dining room of Hotel
Shirley. Among the invited guests
not attached to the company were
Captain Tuttle, Sergeant Foster,
Cadet Major Ballard and Cadet Lieu
tenant Adjutant Summer.
The company was formed in front
of Bizzell Hall under the command of
Toastmaster Clayton. Major Bal
lard, Captain Hudson and the other
officers were given a place in the rear
rank. It was a “fish” affair, as the
“fish” were giving it to the old boys.
It was their time to howl.
The tables were turned, it was in
deed a “fish banquet” and during the
course of its progress the old boys
were called on for explanations and
some suggestions were given. Sgt.
Horn was called upon to explain why
he is called “Harmless”; Sgt. Gad
dis, “Blondy”, and Corp. Tippit,
“Shimmy.” It was suggested that
Major Ballard get a periscope if he
intended to wear his boots. Lieut.
Barber was asked to give an account
of a little incident in a picture show
last summer.
Captain Hudson was the first one
called on for a talk. He briefly out
lined the policies which he pursued
this year and his attitude toward the
company. In closing, he expressed
his appreciation for the honor con
ferred upon him and his desire to be
come better acquainted with all the
“fish” that he might be of more ser
vice to them in the shaping of their
plans while they were here at college.
Major Ballard, in response to a
toastj made a very good talk. He
manifested his desire to get into per
sonal touch with the “I” company
“fish” so that he would not only en
joy their friendship here but after he
enters other fields.
Captain Tuttle was the next speak
er. The substance of his talk was as
follows: He began by manifesting
his interest in everyone at the college,
and especially the infantrymen as
this is his branch of the service and
the one to which he is more closely
connected. He made it known that
it was not men that he was interested
in but the individual. He went on
to say that owing to the fact that he
came to college after the session was
well under way it was impossible for
him to establish as close a contact
with the freshmen as he would like
to, but he hoped that next year this
desire would be fulfilled.
Lieutenant Adjutant Summer was
then called on for a few words. He
gave the “fish” a good talk. He staed
that he had been to several “fish”
banquets, but that this was the best
he had ever attended.
Lieutenant Barber made a good
talk showing how this year meant the
most to him. He had enjoyed the
year as all the “fish” seemed to have
had that old spirit of A. and M. put
into them.
Lieutenant Blumenthal gave a short
talk that was very much enjoyed. He
impressed the men with the impor
tance of putting all they had into
their company.
After a few short talks from some
of the other upperclassmen, Toast
master Clayton gave fall out, at is
was getting late.
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ADAM’S WAIT
Fish: My grandfather lived un
til he was 100 years old.
Soph: That’s nothing. Adam liv
ed until he was 930 years old.
Fish: That’s different. He had
to wait until they got an under
taker.
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NOTHING DOING
English Prof.: Next week, gen
tlemen, you will please come in wich
“Much Ado About Nothing”.
Simple Soph: Yes sir. Then
there is no sasignment?
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Junior: I feel uneasy about my
money.
Soph: Why, I didn’t know you
had any.
Junior: I havn’t. That’s why
I’m uneasy.
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