text: XE bc Xciinoton <5a3ette WKDNaBDAT. JUNE 21. 1911 The Coming and Going of People You Know Mayor-elect E. Southard Shields was a visitor to friends in Farmville the past week. Mr. Laymond Wilbourn of Raphine is visiting his aunt, Mrs. G. W. Bare. Miss Eva Slaughter of Hampton, Va., is the guest of Mrs. Benton C. Tolley. Mr. Ed. S. Senseney of Roanoke, is visiting his father, Mr. James M. Senseney. Mrs. C. J. Hunter of Clifton Forge is visiting her niece, Mrs. G. R Kirk, on Nelson street. Mr. J. Randolph Tucker and her daughter, Miss Sara, left today to visit relatives in Moorefield, Vt. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Fristoe have returned from a visit to Mr. Eris to their father, Mr. Scott Fristoe. Mrs. Esta V. Hawpe and Miss Katherine Argenbright of August county are visiting Mrs. T. S. Bullwell. Mrs. E. B. Shorter of Clifton Forge, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. R. Beeton, on South Main street. Mr. L. D. Hamrick reached his home in Lexington yesterday from Kansas, where he has been engaged in business. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Ru and children of Roanoke are in Leington visiting Mr. James M. Seisen this week. Mrs. G. W. Savin and two children and Miss Estelle Walker of Charlottesville, are the guests of Mrs. Jesse M. Arthur. Miss Guendolen Howe has been elected instructor of chemistry at mathematics in Tubman High School. Augusta, Va., for next session. Mr. F. M. Stinespring of Daphn Shenandoah county, Va., is visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. H. Frist near Lexington. Mrs. Stinespring accompanies him. In her mother, Mrs. E. B. Lot, near Woodstock. Mr. Thorough visited her relatives in Shenandoah county last week. Rev. Br. George B. Eager and Mrs. Eager of Louisville, Ky., are spending the week in Lexington. The guests of Rev. Dr. Charles Manly and Mrs. Manly were Mr. and Mrs. J. Dillard Vamer. Miss Bessie Krebs, a former teacher in the Lexington High School and her sister, Miss Alice Krebs, of Lynchburg, are guests of Mrs. J. Dillard Vamer. Rev. C. A. Logan, missionary to Japan, will occupy the pulpit of the Lexington Presbyterian church next Sunday morning and evening, in the absence of the pastor, Rev. Alfred T. Graham. Miss Laura Mitchell of Kingsport Tenn., is visiting Rev. Murray Mitchell and Mrs. Mitchell at the Methodist parsonage on Brest Place. She accompanied her brother to Lexington, who spent the past week at Kingsport visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Mitchell. Mr. Engleman Here With His Bride. Mr. Joseph Guy Engleman reached Lexington last week with his bride and they are the guests of his sister, Mrs. B. B. Glover. The marriage took place in Sweetwater, Tenn., Wednesday, May 31st, in the Methodist church, the pastor, Rev. J. E. Brown, officiating. Mrs. E. B. Dillard Vamer. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andr Jackson Dickey of that place, and an accomplished and popular member of Sweetwater society. The bride's maid of honor was Miss Elizabeth Cooper, who was pale green chiffon and carried sweet peas, and the best man was Thomas Kothrock. The bride wore white crepe chiffon over satin, with real lilies and pearl trimmings. Carried a bouquet of Bride roses and lilies of the valley. Mr. and Mrs. Engleman visited Nashville, St. Louis, Chicago, other points of interest before going to Virginia. Mr. Engleman holds a position at the faculty of the Tennessee Military Academy at Sweetwater, and a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute. V. M. I. COMMENCEMENT Entire First Class Were Awarded Diplomas "We look upon the Virginia Military Institute as second only to West Point. I say we, that is, the Army officials. We want to get as many of you as we can in the Army." These were words addressed to the graduating class of the Virginia Military Institute this afternoon by Major-General Wood, chief of staff. United States Army. The tribute was applauded to the echo by the large audience present. General Wood further said that at the examination this fall for positions in the Army he hoped there would be many V. M. I. men to apply. The closing exercises of the V. M. I. finals began this morning at 11 o'clock in Jackson Hall and consisted of the announcement of distinctions, the delivery of diplomas, the awarding of degrees, the presentation of medals, the presentation of medals, the presentation of diplomas, and finally the reading of promotions and appointments in the battalion. The announcement of distinctions was made by Colonel Watts, and the presentation of diplomas of graduation to the entire first class of 52 was made by General Nichols Cadet Gerow was valedictorian. Major J. C. Hemphill, editor of the Richmond Times-Dispatch, addressed the graduates in an eloquent and forceful speech, offering many useful thoughts and suggestions for their future conduct, the practice of which would lead to success. General Wood presented the Jackson-Hope medals to Cadets Millne and Mecredy, respectively, the first and second stand graduates, of The French medal for high honors of proficiency in pure mathematics was awarded to A. Y. Kibler, Staunton, Va., of the second class. Another announcement by General Nichols of interest was the V.V.I. is recognized by the U.S. Army as one of the star military schools of the country, and each year one of the graduates, including Captain Gerow from V.M. The battalion of cadets, at the conclusion of the exercises in the ball, marched to the parade, where promotions and appointments of officers were announced. The "Auld Lang Syne" by the band, the stacking of arms, and the breaking of ranks and rejoicing, followed. Following is the list of graduates: S. M. Millner, Danville, Va.; J. H. Mecredy, Roanoke, Va.; Vaughan Camp, Franklin, Va.; L. L. Trinkle, Dubuque, Va.; M. F. Smith, Birmingham, Ala.; A. G. Buescher, Smithville, Tenn.; W. L. Whitefield, Danville, Va. C. M. Brister, Petersburg, Va. C. H. Collins, Charleston, W. Va. T. H. Fay, Cleveland, Ohio. A. D. Barksdale, Houston, Va. T. L. Gerow, Petersburg, Va. D. P. G. Blackmore, Hampton, Va. S. A. Fenno, Washington, D. C. M. E. Ruehrmund, Richmond, Va. H. D. Walker, Pemberton, Va. P. MoA. Biedler. Baltimore, M Ir E. E. Richardson, Jr., New Orleans, La. P. L. Duffy, Cynthiana, Ky. K. McWhorter, Roanoke, Va. V. McA. Davison, Baltimore, M V. B. Hirst, Purcelville, Va. W. C. Jackson, Richmond, Va. H. B. Kinsolving, Mt. Storling, Ky M. F. Burleson, Smithville, Tex. M. J. Powell, Belmont, Va. T. H. Collier, Jr., Altheimer, Ark. J. H. Powell, Smithville, Tex. J. W. Jones, Decatur, Ala. P. X. English, Richmond, Va. H. G. Dashtell, Smithfield, Va. M. Brown, La Crange, Tex. R. H. Warner, St. Louis, Mo. K. W. Cole, Carnegie, Pa. J. S. Porter, Birmingham, Ala. J. A. B. Johnson, Houston, Va. C. W. Zollman, Walton, Ind. W. S. Robinson, Norfolk, Va. E. W. Cole, Fredericksburg, Va. L. F. Moore, Gadsden, Ala. A. A. M. Keith, Richmond, Va. A. Nalle, Culpeper, Va. R. M. Wilson, Savannah. G. G. White, Shawsville, Va. J. Smith, Birmingham, Ala. J. M. Hundley, Lebanon, Ky. P. B. Johnston, Bessemer, Mich. J. M. Hagan, Richmond, Va. E. T. Davant, Roanoke, Va. Gaillard Rimbert, Rembert, S. P. W. Ely, Jonesville, Va. The following are distinguished graduates: 1. S. M. Milliner; 2. J. L. Mee, Rembert, S. P. W. Ely, Jonesville, Va. Trinkle; 5. M. F. Smith. The following received the degree of bachelor of science: Electrical Course. S. M. Milliner, L. L. Trinkle, A. G. Bucscher, W. I. Whitefield, T. H. Fay, P. G. Backmore, S. A. Fenimore, S. A. Fenimore. Chemical Course: J. R. Mecredy, Vaughan Como, A. D. Barksdale. Engineering Course: M. E. Smith, C. at. Brister, G. R. Collins, L. T.; Gerow, M. E. Ruehrmund. The following ex-cadets were declared graduates of the Virginia Military Institute: Hon. Thomas L. Tate, Virginia, class 1864; W. L. Hopkins, Maryland, class 1868. The first Jackson-Hope medal was awarded to S. M. Millner, and the second Jackson-Hope medal to J. R. McCredy. Following are the promotions and appointments in the battalion for next year: To be Captains: J. J. Hunt, 2. J. N. Dalton, 3. C. A. Speer, 4. K. S. Purdie, 5 A. A. Owen, 6. J. B. Ewing. To be Adjutant: W. H. Kraft, To be First Lieutenant: F. A Grove, 2. A. H. Malsberger, 3. Drennon, 4 R. M. LoofC, B. H. Templeton, 6. P. A. Marias. To be Quartermaster: H. S. Jackson, To be Second Lieutenants: J. C. E. Moore, 1. W. Reed, 3. S. L. Howard, 4. L. S. Julian, 5. T. P. Witt, 6. P. Vf. Carter. To be Sergeants: J. H. T. Bryan, 2. B. H. Hardaway, 3. W. B. Bowles, 4. J. K. Anderson, 5 D. M. Waddey, H. A. Murrill, 7 D. L. Coulbourn, V. M. I. Alumni Smoker Last Night The V. M. I. Alumni Smoker held Tuesday night in the mess hall was a delightful affair, and was attended by many commencement visitors. Besides the local contingent and a number of ladies, Those attending met at the brary building at 10 o'clock marched to the mess hall, led by the band, where a delightful menu was served. Mr. Joseph R. Anderson, president of the V. M. I. Alumni, was master of ceremonies. He called on Mr. Green, D. Letcher, to act as toastmaster, and the following sentiments were proposed and he responded to: "The United States, in the absence of General Leonard Wood of the U. S. Army, was drunk in silence. "Virginia," Hon. George B. Keezell of Rockingham county. "The Virginia Military Institute," Col. R. P. Chew, chief of Horse Artillery of the Army of Northern Virginia. "The Board of Visitors," Hon. Charles J. Anderson. "Washington and Lee University," Dr. V. LaGonta Stevens. "The Academic Board," Col. FL T. Kerlin. "The Alumni," Mr. J. Gallatin Paxton of the class of 78. "The Battle of New Market," Mr. J. W. McGavock of Wythe. "The Ladies," Gen. William Wheatley. Washington, D. C. Col. Kinsolving of Kentucky, responded for the Blue Grass State. The smoker was brought to a close at 12:45 a.m. with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Military Staff at V. M. I. The Board of Visitors elected Dr. O. Hunter McClung as surgeon of the U. S. Army to succeed Dr. Reitz, Vice, who declined re-election. The other officers were re-elected Col. W. T. Poague, treasurer and military storekeeper; Capt. J. W. Gil. More, commissary and quartermaster; Capt. J. W. Gillock, assistant military storekeeper. The Board instructed General Nichols to occupy the old superintendent's residence fronting the parade grounds. The members present were: Visitors R. A. James (president), Edward Echols, G. P. Browning, (has J. Anderson, C. C. Vaughan, Joseph Button, T. I. Tate, Joseph D. Eggleston, Jr. Church Notice Children's Day services will be held at the Randolph Street M. E. church Sunday, June 25th, 1911. An elaborate musical program has been prepared by the Sunday school, comprising solos, dances, etc. At 8:00 p.m., the program will be rendered by the Primary Department and a 8:15 p.m. by the Intermediate Department. All are welcome. T. G. B. Eager Delivered Sermon to Cadets Sunday Rev. George B. Lager, D.D., pronounced in the Southern Baptist Educational Seminary of Louisville, Ky., delivered the commencement sermon to the cadets of the Virginia Military Institute last Sunday morning in Stonewall Jackson Memorial Hall, before a large and appreciative audience. Many of the congregation remembered Dr. Eager more than thirty ago was pastor of the Lexington Baptist church. General Nichols, the superintendent, announced that Dr. Eager would preach the sermon assisted by Dr. Manly of the Lexington Baptist church. Previous to an evening of his text, Dr. Eager expressed the pleasure it afforded him to have the privilege of addressing a Lexington audience again. He, for a moment, indulged in reminiscences of the long ago of the glories of the place, of her stalwart people and of the surrounding spire hills. The subject of the sermon was "Service," as expressed in John 4:34- "My meat is to do the will of man that sent me, and to finish his work." The preacher declared that every man had his work and he should enter upon it in such a way as to inspire and accomplish the best results. No task, said he, is commonplace. Jesus dignified labor and forever hallowed the sweat of the brow. Young men should take and use the things nearest at hand, and not wait for some great undertaking to turn up. They should have faith in themselves, faith in their own ability to accomplish without faith it is impossible to achieve anything worth while. The sermon was a plain gospel message, delivered with earnestness and sympathy. Music was furnished by the V. M. I. orchestra. The decorations on the platform were tasty and elaborate. Military Features at V. M. I. Attractive military features Monday and Tuesday attracted large crowds to the V. M. I. commencement. Butt's manual, bayonet exercises, rifle competition, reviews, and parades, signaling with heliotrope and flags, kept the cadets busy. Butt's manual is a beautiful and spectacular drill, as is also the bayonet exercise. The special attraction of the military features is the "Sham Battle," which was given Tuesday morning. The young soldiers appeared on the field of battle looking the trim warriors they were, and for a while the conflict. The conflict resembled a "sure enough" battle. Cadet Captain Nalle led the offensive side, and Cadet Captain English the defensive. Legimental review before the board of visitors was given Monday afternoon and review before the alumni Tuesday afternoon. Want Picture of New Market Battle Steps were taken yesterday at the meeting of the V. H. I. Alumni Association to provide a painting of the battle of New Market to be placed in Jackson Hall. B. West Clinedenst, eminent artist of New York City, has offered to paint the picture and donate his work to the cause. The necessary expenses will be about $5,000, and subscriptions were made at the meeting of over $800. Plans were formulated for raising the funds necessary to secure the picture, so that it can be unveiled on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the battle, that is to say, May 18, 1914. Church Notices Until otherwise notified the hours of service on College Street will be as follows: Colliers-town, 1st and 3rd Sundays, at 11 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Sundays, at 8 p.m. Elliott's Hill, 1st and 4th Sundays, at 11 a.m. Mt. Moreland, 1st and 3rd Sundays, at 4 p.m. Bethel, on the 4th Sunday. L. V. K. C. MAX, P. C. Rev. George B. Eager D. D., of Lossville, Ky., who preached the commencement sermon to the V. M. C cadets, occupied his old pulpit in Baptist church Sunday night. He referred to several of the older members and some, who have passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Tol? The still living, and Mr. B. H. Gorrell and Miss Sue Parks, deceased. Wheat harvest this week shows that the crop is better than was expected earlier, although the crop is not very heavy. Get the Worth of Your Money You Do It at Adair's MATTINGS Having sold out pretty well in 25 cent Matting, and rather than buy more, I have reduced all 30 and 35 cent Matting, 25 cents. This will give to my patrons the best values to be found. The patterns are exceptionally fine and attractive. Onyx Gauze Lisle Hose, $5 and $6.00. Ladies' Silk Hosiery, 60c and $1.00. Ladies' Sun Umbrellas, Macks and colors, $100 to $3.00. 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