"Taps" Yearbook of the South Florida Military College, 1904

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Yearbook of the South Florida Military College in Bartow, Florida from 1904 titled "Taps". The yearbook includes photographs, faculty, history, descriptions of camp routines, class histories, jokes, sports, rosters, clubs, events, and advertisements.

South Florida Military College (Bartow, Fla.)

State Archives of Florida, Series M75-85

1904

Bunker, Walter Edwin

Buttram, C. J.

Hicks, Clifford G. (Clifford Graham), Sr., 1888-1967

Hutchison, P. Aubra, 1881-1968

Jordan, Adrian C. (Adrian Crenshaw), 1883-1975

Parrish, Charles W.

Richardson, Charles T. (Charles Todd), 1887-1956

Wilson, Milton D., 1886-1956

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Florida Boom and Progressive Era (1900-1926)

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Polk County (Fla.)

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Education and Information

South Florida Military College (Bartow, Fla.)

Alderman, C. A.

Alderman, W. C.

Angle, A. J.

Bàya, H. P. (Harry Porcher), 1870-1949

Bell, J. W.

Breare, J. A.

Bridges, F. R.

Brucker-Haegy, P. J.

Bunker, Walter Edwin

Burdine, R. F.

Buttram, C. J.

Cavell, Walter R.

Chiles, O. J.

Codington, E. W. (Edmund Whipple), 1841-1910

Coleman, W. K.

Corson, B. R.

Cowart, O. P.

Cresap, R. O. (Robert Otho), 1843-1941

Flournoy, W. W. (William Walton), 1874-1957

Foster, Joseph Clifford Reed, 1873-1928

Foxworth, J. W.

Fryer, R. H.

Gary, T. W.

Gilchrist, Albert Waller, 1858-1926

Helton, L. W.

Hicks, Clifford G. (Clifford Graham), Sr., 1888-1967

Humphreys, Otto W.

Hutchings, E. R.

Hutchings, Guy

Hutchings, John B.

Hutchison, P. Aubra, 1881-1968

Jordan, Adrian Crenshaw

Kenedy, E. B.

Knight, Peter O. (Peter Oliphant), Sr., 1865-1946

Langfor, W. C.

Law, E. M. (Evander McIver), 1836-1920

Leitner, C. J.

Lewis, Bud

Lounds, Albert E.

May, Fountain H.

McMullen, William Alphonso

McWatters, J.

Murphy, S. J.

Oglesby, J. M.

Parrish, Charles W.

Paul, Julian

Railey, F. G. (Fleming Gooch), 1848-1915

Railey, Howard William

Richardson, Charles T. (Charles Todd), 1887-1956

Robinson, E. S.

Sims, J.

Sloan, J. E.

Swearingen, Hugh M.

Tuten, Rufus Arthur, 1886-1904

Wamboldt, M. M.

Warren, J. F.

White, T. W., Jr.

White, T. W., Jr.

Wilson, A. E.

Wilson, Milton D., 1886-1956

Wirt, E. L.

Yon, Sim

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TAPS
SFMC

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"Taps" '04

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TAPS
published by the cadets of the South Florida Military College
Bartow, Florida
1904
College Colors
Royal Purple and Gold
College Yell
Rah! Hoo!! Rah!!!
Rah! Hoo!! Ree!!!
Who are we! Who are we!
S - F - M - C

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The barracks

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Hon. E. W. Codington, President, ... Bartow
Hon. W. W. Flournoy, Vice-President, . De Funiak Springs
Hon. R. O. Cresap, Secretary, ..... Lakeland
Hon. Peter O. Knight, ..... Tampa
Gen. A. W. Gilchrist, .... Punta Gorda
Gen J. Clifford R. Foster, .... Tallahassee

Executive Committee of the Board
Hon. E. W. Codington
Hon. R. O. Cresap
Gen. A. W. Gilchrist

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Salutatory
We the editors, in submitting to you this volume, "Taps," for 1904, ask that you make allowance for our numerous errors and deficiencies.
Our object has been to establish an annual magazine which shall recall to the minds of our alumni reminiscences of their lives as cadets, and portray the present cadet life ; and to give also to the cadets now present a transcript of the incidents and events that constitute
such a prominent feature in their college life.
In this, the first issue, we make no claim to any literary merit. None of us have had any previous experience in such matters and we have found it a difficult undertaking. We are indebted to the different members of our faculty for valuable assistance rendered; and our success financially is due to our friends the advertisers.
In conclusion, we wish to say that, considering all, we are conscious of having made an honest effort and of having done our best ; and our only regret is that we are unable to give to our friends and patrons a more interesting and attractive publication.
Now we present to you 'Taps' for 1904, and trust that it will be the foundation of a permanent publication that will create in future cadets a deeper affection for their Alma Mater, and also be of material aid in the upbuilding of the South Florida Military College.

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BOARD OF EDITORS
Adrian C. Jordan, '05, Editor in Chief
Milton D. Wilson, '04, Treasurer

Editors
Walter E. Bunker, '04,
Milton D. Wilson, '04

Associate Editors
Charles T. Richardson, '06
Clifford G. Hicks, '07
P. Aubra Hutchison, '08

Illustrating Staff
C. W. Parrish, '04
C. J. Bettram, '04

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The Academic Staff
Reverend F. G. Railey, Acting Chaplain
Colonel H. P. Bàya, President

Major T. W. White, Jr.
Captain T. W. Gary
Captain J. B. Hutchings
Captain P. J. Brucker-Haegy

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Faculty and Officers

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Faculty and Officers
Colonel H. P. Bàya, (Virginia Military Institute) President and Professor of Mathematics
Captain T. W. Gary, (Patrick Military Institute) Professor of English and Latin
Major T. W. White, Jr. (Virginia Military Institute) Commandant of Cadets ad Prof. of Chemistry
Captain P. J. Bruckner-Haegy, A. M., (University of Paris; University of Geneva) Professor of Modern Languages
Captain John B. Hutchings, B. S., (Kentucky State College) Professor of Civil Engineering and Physics

Military Staff
Reverend Walter R. Cavell, Chaplain
J. M. Oglesby, M. D., Surgeon
Lieutenant J. W. Bell, (South Florida Military Institute) Bursar and Commissary

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The editors

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In 1901 the State by appropriation bought the entire property of the Institute, and made an additional appropriation of $3,500 for enlarging and repairing the barracks.
The buildings of the Institute are heated throughout by steam and lighted by electricity, and in all thoroughly commodious.
In January, 1903, General E. M. Law, its distinguished founder, who had seen it grow from its organization as an unknown institution of South Florida until it had reached the dignity of a State institution which had sent its graduates into the many walks of life - in the army, in the engineering profession and the varied duties of civil life - tendered his resignation as superintendent. It is needless to say that the resignation of General Law was learned with regret by his many friends throughout Florida and the members
of the alumni, who recall their cadet days with loving pride, during which he piloted their Alma Mater through the breakers of its early life into the deep water of safety, in which it is hoped it will forever remain.
Upon the resignation of General Law, the State board of education elected Colonel H. P. Bàya, a native son of Florida, as superintendent.
Colonel Bàya received his early education in the public schools of Jacksonville; graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1888, and read higher mathematics at Cornell University in New York in 1891. Later he attended a course of law lectures at the University of Virginia, and was afterward, upon examination, admitted to the bar with authority to practice law in the courts of Florida. He is a teacher of long experience, having been eight years Professor of Mathematics and Civil Engineering at the Florida Agricultural College, now the University of Florida ; four years as Professor of Physics at the Florida State Normal School ; and one year as Commandant of Cadets and Professor of Mathematics at Mt. Pleasant Military Academy of New York.
During the two years that he has been connected with the South Florida Military College it has maintained its high standard as an educational institution of Florida.

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In 1903 the legislature granted to the South Florida Military College increased appropriations, placed the same under a special board of trustees, changed its title to the South Florida Military College, and broadened its scope by granting it authority to confer collegiate degrees.
During the past year the buildings have been thoroughly repaired and repainted, refurnished with iron cots, new mattresses, and enameled copper washstands in each room, and in all made thoroughly comfortable in every respect.
Laboratories - The Physical Laboratory has been very materially increased this year by the selection of the most modern apparatus, especially in the line of electricity, which course has been materially strengthened.
The Chemical Laboratory has been thoroughly completed, and the course of study likewise extended. It is supplied throughout with water and gas and fitted up with individual tables for a dozen advanced cadets in qualitative and quantitative analysis. The lecture-room has also been supplied with a handsome demonstration-table for the use of the instructors, fitted with every convenience for presenting the subjects to the classes by lectures.
The Engineering Laboratory is now practically complete with all instruments necessary for a strong course in civil engineering. The following instruments and apparatus make a part of the equipment: A new transit fitted with stadia wires and all necessary attachments ; a new Y-level, chains, tapes, steel tape, leveling-rods, transit-rods, stadia-rod, axes, shovels, new drawing-tables, blue-printing outfit and a combination transit compass and level for practice work in adjustment and use.
The South Florida Military College now offers two distinct courses of study to its cadets. The Engineering Course, designed to fit men for the practice of the profession in this State, is at the same time a broad and liberal course of study.

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The Literary Scientific Course of study, designed for the purpose of insuring a broad and general education, develops language and literature to a greater extent, and devotes especial attention to fitting its members as chemists, capable of doing the work in the various chemical laboratories of this section of Florida especially.
The College offers no superficial courses of study. It has no SHORT courses and offers no inducements to any man desiring a quick diploma.
It is distinctly a military college, and its object is to develop manly men, mentally and physically strong, and capable of grasping fully the sterner duties of life. It has added this year a sub-Freshman class, in order to fit such cadets as have not had the advantage of good preparation for the college work to follow; but while this is the case it must not be understood that children are admitted here. The average age of the cadets this year is eighteen years, and a better body of men physically and mentally does not exist in the State of Florida. During the past year the College has sent a company of cadets to the Jacksonville Carnival, and the battalion of cadets have been in camp for a week in the vicinity of the city of Tampa.
The general conduct of the cadets at both of these places is sufficient to refer to for a guarantee that its
moral tone is of the highest order, and the loyalty of its cadets is its guarantee for the simplicity and
strength of the life they lead as cadets.

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Jacksonville Trip
WHAT! to Jacksonville?" "How do you know?" "Who said so?" A few of the questions
that went around among the cadets when one of them gave it out that a squad of men was going to the Trades Carnival in Jacksonville. The thought of a trip to the metropolis at
this time caused much talk throughout the corps.
'Are we going?" "Yes, a squad of twenty men is going to drill for the cup." The faculty had decided to pick out a few of the best-drilled men in the battalion, and after a few days special instruction send them to the carnival to compete for a cup that was to be awarded the best-drilled cadet company.
"I hope I can go." "I'd sure like to go.' Of course all were anxious to go, and for a few days the trip was the subject of all conversation. All could not go and some were to be disappointed. When the command, "The following men fall out as their names are called,'' was given, a fit of nervousness went down the ranks. But the squad was soon picked, and after a systematic drill for a few days we drilled like veterans.
"Fall in!" "Count fours!" "Fours right, march !" and we were off. In the city a halt was made at a cool-drink stand and we drank "the health " of our commandant, after which the march was resumed. We were soon aboard our private car, which had been decorated by the men, and we felt like a royal guard when we once started. The train pulled out to the tune of "Taps," and then, after a short talk from Major, we were permitted to do as we pleased. A guard was posted at each door of the car, much to the sorrow of a few
men.
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"I can't get 'em up and I can't get 'em up!" No doubt many a sleepy-head was protruded from houses all along the railroad as the notes of " Reveille" or some other bugle-call reached their ears.
The entire trip was made in the night and many of the men tried to sleep ; but no one was more anxious for sleep than the commandant. He would just get into a "doze, " when the train would stop at some village and the heavy notes of the bugle battering on his ears would arouse him. After standing it as long as possible, he would get up and call the company to attention and order them, " You men lie down and go to sleep." "Choke the next man that 'chirps.'"

Soon some fellow would wake up and break the monotony, would begin humming a tune to himself. This would soon arouse some fellow, who would join the chorus. In a few minutes probably a dozen would be awake and the melodious strains of, "In the good old summer time," or '* Hop along, Sister Mary" would reach Major's ears. He would again restore quiet and doze off. The "news-butcher'' came through our car several times—as was natural for him to do. Once, but only once, he brought a basket of fruit—a lesson
he did learn.
So the ride from Bartow to Jacksonville was nearing its end. We were all feeling "tough" when the command to put on our dress uniforms was given. We had worn blue shirts and trousers, but had taken our dress uniforms along. So we proceeded to get them on, Some of the men had gotten their top clothes off and were in a precarious condition, when a "boozy " conductor brought some ladies through the car. Of all "chawed " men, we were some. Little passing had been going on through our car and it was ''so sudden."
Having arrived in Jacksonville, we got off the train and formed in company. We were then marched to the Hotel St. George where we got breakfast. After breakfast we repaired to the armory of the J. L. I. to put up our arms and accoutrements. At the armory, after a talk from President Bàya , we were dismissed. By

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the next day the cadets from the Georgia Military College, Florida University and the East Florida Seminary had arrived. For a few days Jacksonville was a military town. Gray uniforms could be seen everywhere.
Our boys put in their time well. They were on the gunboats in the river, on the launches and at all points of the compass. Many could be seen with the fair sex, and others were enjoying the sights in the Midway, through the "Mystic Maize" and the "Streets of Cairo". In short, the S. F. M. C. boys were right "in the swim." They took part, together with the G. M. C. boys, in the grand military parade, while the other cadet companies stood around and looked on.
On the streets and trolley cars their vells could be heard :
Ousky wow! wow!!
Skinney wow! wow!!
Wow! wow!! wow!!!
B - a - r - t - o - w - !

Rah! hoo rah!
Rah! hoo ree!!
Who are we?
Who are we?
S. F. M. C.!

When the prize drill came to hand we were there. We entered the stadium third, and came out losers. Losers, considering the cup, but winners in another sense. We are determined to win another time. We can not expect to be successful every time, so we blame no one, not even ourselves.

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The destruction of Pompeii and other exercises of the stadium occupied our time till we left Jacksonville. Our trip back to Bartow was not so noisy as the trip going. Being all tired out, we were in for all the sleep coming to us. After arriving in Bartow we went immediately to the barracks for breakfast. After breakfast we slept until late in the afternoon, and yet some say they were a month catching up with their sleep.
Considering the whole, pleasure, defeat, etc., we only hope to meet the other boys, one and all, again, and we await another opportunity to drill against them, We all enjoyed the trip immensely and can say with one accord:
Hica laka, poca laka, ding, dong, doy !
Hoesha laka, Craka laka, fee, fo, foy,
Humpy go rumpy, go rumpy go ram,
We don't give a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Rally bo lally bo lally bo lee
We are boys of the S. F. M. C.
Hoop la rah, Hoop la ree,
Bartow, Bartow,
Yes, sir _ _ ree _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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Echoes from Camp Foster.
Annual Encampment
On May third, at three o'clock in the morning, there was heard at the South Florida Military College the lively notes of Reveille arousing the cadets from their peaceful slumbers to prepare to take the train for Tampa, near which beautiful city
our campsite had been selected.
On arriving at Lakeland, the train from Jacksonville was reported an hour late, so we passed the time profitably with a half-hour drill, after which the corps was released until the train came.
The boys spent the time on the train singing and joking and in exercising their lungs with their favorite college-yells.
When we arrived in Tampa we repaired to the armory of the Tampa Light Infantry, and after enjoying for a short time the hospitality of the officers and men of that splendid organization, we quickly loaded our baggage, tents, etc., on the electric cars stationed in front of the armory waiting
to convey us to our destination. Soon "All aboard for camp" was the order, and down Franklin street we went, mingling our yells with the bugle's notes, all anxious to reach the place selected for our camp.

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In a few minutes we were there, and it was the universal verdict that a more beautiful location could not have been secured. Even before we left the car the limpid waters of Palmer Sulphur Spring could be seen freely flowing into a little brook which emptied its waters into Tampa Bay, not a stone's throw distant.
Now to build our little city of tents and to render them habitable was next in order. So work began in earnest, and the remainder of the day was taken up in making our camp a model one.
Amid the stir and preparation the inner man was not forgotten, for within five minutes after our arrival a squad of cadets could be seen lugging a ponderous camp range in o camp, where it was soon set up, and a cloud of smoke issuing from its flue told us that dinner was being prepared.
An order was published designating the camp as Camp Foster, in honor of Gen. J. Clifford R. Foster, Adjutant-General of the State, and one of the Trustees of our College.
Camp routine was as follows:

Reveille --- 6:00 A. M.
Assembly --- 6:10 A. M.
Police Inspection --- 6:30 A.M.
Recall --- 6:40 A.M.
Mess-Breakfast --- 6:50 A.M.
Assembly --- 7:00 A.M.
Sergeant's Call --- 7:30 A.M.
Chapel --- 7:50 A.M.
Assembly --- 8:00 A.M.
Drill --- 8:20 A.M.

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Recall --- 9:30 A. M.
Mess-Dinner --- 12:00 M.
Assembly --- 12:10 P. M.
Guard Mount --- 4:10 P. M.
Dress Parade --- 4:30 P. M.
Mess-Supper -- 6:00 P. M.
Assembly --- 6:10 P. M.
Tattoo --- 8:00 P. M.
Taps --- 8:15 P. M.

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The time for Taps, although much earlier than Taps at the College, came none too soon after the strenuous duties of the day in camp. But one night, long after Taps, while seated on a rustic bench where one could have a splendid view of the bay, the camp and its surroundings, the silence of the night, the moonlight on the water, the lonely sentinel passing to and fro in his vigil, the sighing of the waves, all conspired to throw the occupant of that seat into a blissful reverie, into wondering admiration of the grandeur and beauties of nature, to be aroused all too soon by the sentinel calling the hour. And while entering the tent was heard the sentinel's clear call: "One o'clock and all's well;" and thinking over the experience of the night, the feeling that the lonely sentinel was to be envied in being permitted to spend the hours in dreamy admiration of nature's beauty could not be driven away ; but Iest we grow sentimental, we return to camp life.
The second day of our outing was spent in the city of Tampa, this being the day set apart by the Tampa Festival Association for the competitive drill and the Floral Parade. At 10 A. M. we formed at the armory of the Tampa Light Infantry and marched to the Tampa Bay Park, where the competitive drill was held. Here we won the $50.00 cash prize offered for the best-drilled cadet company. We regret that no other cadet companies were present, as we had hoped to meet in this contest companies from the other military schools of the State. At 2 p.m. the Individual Competitive Drill was held, ten men being selected from our corps and ten from the Tampa Light Infantry, to compete for the gold medal. Cadet Sergeant Richardson, after a spirited contest, won, with Corporal Henry White, of the Tampa Light Infantry, a close second.
At 4. M. the corps took part in the Floral Parade, the crowning event of the May Festival, pronounced by all a great credit to the enterprising citizens of Tampa. After the parade we returned to the camp, very tired, but much pleased with our day in the city.
While in camp the cadets spent their leisure moments bathing and fishing in the bay, and in other ways known only to a cadet "off duty.' As soon as dark came squads of cadets could be seen marching up and

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Camp Foster, Near Tampa - The Palmer Sulphur Spring

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down the bay shore with torches in hand, enjoying the sport of killing fish and crabs with various weapons improvised for this purpose.
Several swordfish were killed, and two-thirds of the men swore off from associating with 'animals' like these. One cadet, while in bathing, met up with a "stingarec," and because of the abusive language used at the result of the contact with said "animal," had a peaceful night's rest in the guard tent.
Many people from Tampa and visitors to the festival came out in the afternoon to witness guard-mounting and dress parade, and to visit their friends and relatives among the faculty and cadets.
Camp was broken on the morning of the 8th, and the corps was taken into Tampa in order to take the early morning train for Bartow on the 9th.
While in the city we were quartered in the armory of the Tampa Light Infantry, to whom we are under lasting obligations for the many kindnesses shown us during our stay among them.
At 11 A.M. on Sunday the corps, with our chaplain, Rev. F. G. Railey, in command, attended divine worship at the First Presbyterian Church. The afternoon was spent in visiting friends and various places of interest in and about the city.
At 7 A.M. on Monday we boarded the train, and at 10:30 A. M, were again within the walls of our be- loved Alma Mater much benefited by our week in camp.
And next year, when the time for the annual encampment comes, the cadets, one and all, will be more than willing to return to Camp Foster, on beautiful Tampa Bay.

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CAMP NOTES
General Order No. 50 - This Camp is hereby designated Camp Foster in honor of Gen. J. Clifford R. Foster, Adjutant-General of Florida.
Cadet S-m-s enroute to camp, and looking out of car window, observes fence along the railroad line,- Gee, fellows, that man sho has a big pasture.
Cadet F. (under arrest at Camp Foster) - Stingarees can come around if they want to, but I'll never speak to one again, no, never.
Cadet H-c-h-s-n (first relief, Post No. 1) - Turn the sentinels out; here comes Major W.
Hurrah for Captain Cohen and the Tampa Rifles! They treated the boys ALL RIGHT. When they visit Bartow the S. F. M. C. and all they have is theirs.
For any information in regard to the best manner of obtaining a permit to be absent from Camp without authority, address W-I-s-n, M., Guard Tent.
Heard in the stillness of night by the chaplain : Sentinel - Who is there? Cadet M. - Me.
Sentinel - Advance, me, and do the things that's nice
For the best manner of getting through a barbed wire fence with neatness and dispatch and without injury to the wire, refer to Chaplain R.
Twelve o'clock and all is well, and the echo answers, All is well.

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Battalion Organization
T. W. Whire, Jr. Major and Commandant of Cadets

STAFF
M. D. Wilson, '04, Lieutenant and Adjutant
R. F. Burdine, '04, Lieutenant and Quartermaster
H. W. Railey, '05, Sergeant-Major
R. H. Fryer, '05, Quartermaster-Sergeant
J. McWatters, '05, Sergeant and Chief Musician
A. E. Lounds, '07, Corporal and Bugler

COMPANY OFFICERS

Company B
W. E. Bunker, '04, Captain
M. D. Wilson, '04, First Lieutenant
C. G. Buttram, '04, Second Lieutenant
Company A
C. W. Parris, '04, Captain
R. F. Burdine, '04, First Lieutenant
J. F. Warren, '04, Second Lieutenant

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS
[Company B]
R. R. Bradley, '05, First Sergeant
H. W. Railey, '05, Second Sergeant
W. A. McMullen, '05, Third Sergeant
W. L. Cook, '07, Corporal
L. D. Walden, '07, Corporal
H. M. Swearingen, '08, Corporal
J. T. Wills, '07, Corporal

[Company A]
Adrian C. Jordan, '05, First Sergeant
Chas. T. Richardson, '06, Second Sergeant
Richard H. Fryer, '05, Third Sergeant
H. J. Richards, '06, Corporal
E. R. Hutchings, '06, Corporal
C. J. Leitner, '07, Corporal

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CLASS '04 HISTORY
President, CHAS. W. PARRISH
Four years ago twenty-five men, mostly good-hearted, green, country boys, entered the S. F. M. I. as the class of 1904. They were drawn close to each other by the mutual cordiality (?) with which they were received by the old men. By the Christmas vacation these hard-working cadets, erect and resplendent in new uniforms, were hardly recognized when they reached their homes. The term " hazing" is one which they did not understand until explained to them on a number of occasions. One of the first things they were made proficient in was the use of hoes and rakes, for it was the rat's job to put the baseball-grounds in shape, and they always did it most willingly (?). The year passed rapidly by, and at its close found these men, after having gone through their trials of their rat year, bound together by the strongest ties of friendship.
The following October, though reduced in size, the new distinguished third class reported for duty. The race for cadet offices was close and continued for a month after the opening before the "corps" were finally appointed. Having shed their tails and become old cadets, the year passed rapidly until after the finals, when the corps enjoyed a week's encampment in one of the beautiful groves near the Bartow.
In the year 1902 this class enjoyed distinctions as cadet officers and non-commissioned officers, and three of its members were honored with places on the program of the Phi Delta Sigma's celebration during Commencement.
In 1903 this class returned to don the " blue," though reduced to a membership of six. All were com- missioned officers and striving for the final goal. At the Jacksonville carnival and while in camp in Tampa week this class was prominent in executive control and responsible largely by their example for the many encomiums received by the cadet battalion. The cadet camp over, and with only six weeks between them and their diplomas, now finds them loath to see the time pass when they will bid good-by to the barracks walls. Nineteen hundred and four, active in everything looking to the advancement of the college during its four years' course, is now ready to sing "Auld Lang Syne," and go out in life feeling that their history as cadets is closed, but with the final intention of rewarding their Alma Mater by striving in the future to receive the plaudit "well done" in whatever branch of life they may enter.

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THE GRADUATING CLASS
R. F. Burdine
W. E. Bunker
C. G. Buttram
M. D. Wilson
J. F. Warren
C. W. Parrish

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CLASS '05 HISTORY.
A. C. JORDAN, President.
In October, 1901, twenty-three men from many different parts of the State, crossed the threshold of the S. F. M. C., beginning the pursuit of knowledge and martial glory within its walls. After undergoing the tortures of squad drill, which were impressed on our minds in a never-to-be-forgotten way by our instructors, the Christmas vacation was soon at hand.
Our holidays at home over, we returned to resume our duties in the old barracks walls till the close of the year, when we realized with all a new cadet's pleasure the extreme delight of being that distinguished individual known as an 'old cadet."
Our third-class year passed also rapidly, with a majority of the old class back, and though some of the faces that we knew the year before were missing, they still hold a place in our memories. The event of the year was a trip to Tampa, thoroughly enjoyed by all.
We returned again the third year to find the ranks of 1905 still more thinned, but, to use a cadet expression, ''still in the ring." This year we enjoyed a trip to Jacksonville during the Carnival, and at the annual cadet encampment at Tampa we got all the fun coming to us.
Our class has been well represented in all the college institutions, having furnished men to the baseball clubs, as well as men prominent in the literary societies, and now as the last year at the S. F. M. C. approaches, let us close with the wish that it will be as profitable and pleasant as the past three have been.

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CLASS '06 HISTORY
CHARLES T. RICHARDSON, President
In the year 1902 a dozen green men, with all the expectancy and curiosity which was possible, entered | the portals of the S. F. M. C. from various walks of life in the State. Having been duly matriculated as cadets, assigned quarters and books, we entered upon actual duties. In calling the roll of the class at the present time it seems hardly possible to say which was the most verdant. Various questions of the old cadets, such as, Who are you? Where are you from? My name is 'skin,' what is yours? Are you a candidate for corp? Are there any more like you in your county? What will mamma say? Did you say you were a fresh fish? and a thousand others, soon made us duly acquainted with our sympathetic friends and gave us our first introduction to the "inner life," so important to the cadet and much appreciated and loved as we look back upon it.
As worthy fourth class men we held up our Corner, taking rank, generally the rear rank, in the drills and parades, until the close of the year we became that worthy being, conscious of present greatness, namely, the third-class man.
In October, 1903, we are again present, some of our best men absent, but those here determined to make our class a factor in the college.
Active in all college functions, 1906 has done its part well. One of our members carries the medal for the individual competitive drill. Also the debaters' medal belongs to our class, and the declaimers' medal as well. In the trips to Tampa the cadet camp members of our class filled important official positions, and the class as a whole has demonstrated that it is rendering its part in the continual advancement of the college.
Without further details this short sketch must be closed, with this cherished hope that in the succeeding years we shall continue to improve and gain honors until we reach the final goal - the awarding of our "dips" in 1906.

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[illustration with a jester and Pierrot]
Rap Kolum [sic]
Commandant to Cadet R. - You are reported "Absent from Reveille," sir.
Cadet R. - Major, I dreamed I had been to the Final ball.

Instructor to Mr. G. - Who discovered the Mississippi River?
Cadet G. (Rat) - Calhoun, sir, in 1846.

In a pillow fight just before Taps, Cadet B. knocked down the electric-light wire which, in falling, hit Cadet H. on the leg. He jumped into bed and cried out, 'Boys, I am shocked ; run for the Colonel."

Query - When is a cadet like an article of an export?
Answer - When he is shipped.

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Cadet Captain to Cadet B. (fresh from the county of Lafayette and at his first formation) - Dress up, Mr. B.
Cadet B - I am wearing my best, sir.

Query - What is the "stickiest" thing made?
Answer - A new corp.

Mess Carver to Waiter - Why have we not had any milk lately?
Waiter - De chalk am clean out, sir.

Cadet W. (to the President after his report had been turned in) - What have I the highest record in, sir?
President - Demerits, sir.

Cadet B. (first day in barracks) - What was that officer doing in my room this morning?
Old Cadet - That was the O. C. inspecting barracks.
Cadet B. - I thought that he was hunting eggs from the way that he peeped behind things.

Query - When is a cadet a beast of burden?
Answer - When his instructor 'rides' him.

Lest, strayed, not stolen - One dominique rooster; left ankle broken, right wing clipped. When last seen he was traveling under the arm of a gray-colored animal, with black streaks down his leg, toward the S. F. M. C. campus, Finder will be rewarded by returning to M. D. W.

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[right] Query - When is a cadet not a cadet?
Answer - When he is a "rat."

Cadet B. (reporting to the O. D. his absence from evening inspection) - "Sir, I clum a tree," and the ha, ha, around the barracks explained the rest.

General O. W. H. will settle disputes over tactics for reasonable fees.

Wanted - A military bearing and an upright figure. Address Cadet C. T. R.
Cadet Jrdn. (to Tampa belle) - Are you enjoying the speaking?
T. B. - Sir, I don't know you.
Cadet J. - Pardon me, I met you at the Tampa Bay ball.
T. B. - I was not there. Good evening, sir.

Lieutenant Bell (showing a pineapple to Capt. B. H.) - You don't grow these in New York?
Capt. B. H. - No, but greenbacks grow there.
Lieut. B. - What do they taste like? (and half hour later to Col. B.) Have you ever seen those greenbacks that grow in New York Capt. B. H. is talking about?

Instructor to Cadet A. (recently arrived from a southern county and a prominent rat striving for honors) - What are the three physical states of water?
Cadet A. - Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina, sir.

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Instructor to Cadet Bnkr. - What kind of motion has the earth?
Cadet 4. - Perpetual motion, sir.

President to Janitor - Monroe, where can I get a nigger that I can trust?
Monroe - All\ the honest niggers I know, sir, lies over dere (pointing to the cemetery).

Captain H-t-c-h-n-g-s (hearing for the first time the guard report read) - Major, say, who is that fellow, "Same," who gets so many reports?
Major White - Why, he is "ditto."

Captain H, (fresh from Kentucky) - Why, Major, Kentuckians have "nerve." I have seen two men fighting in the streets of Louisville, and they did not have a thing but pistols.

A new cadet has reported for duty recently, and been assigned to Co. Q - Cadet Joe Bàya, age four weeks.

Instructor (to Mr. B-l-r from the wilds of Baker county) - What is the gender of monk?
Cadet B. - Don't know, sir.
Instructor - Mr. B., what is a monk?
Cadet 4. - Don't know sir; but on second thought, I reckon, sir, it must be a female monkey.

Who would suppose that "dot leetle animal, mit horizontal vings, mit color on dem" was a butterfly?

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Cadet S-t-n (Orderly, Room No. 12, to Quartermaster) - Mr. B., we need another looking-glass in our room.
Mr. B. - Why, what's the matter? How did you break your glass?
Cadet S. - It is not broken, sir. My roommate, Cadet R-ly, has worn it out.

Clipped from current events in the Literary Society - "Somebody tied Major White in his room last night."
Colonel B. (stopping Cadet C-h-ls, who is returning hastily from "important" business on the "wrong" side of the barracks)
- Mr. C., you can now return and untie those ropes. (Later, after this had been done) - It wasn't quite so funny UNTYING them as it was TYING them, was it, Mr. C.?

Commandant (inspecting barracks after Taps, and finding Cadet B., O. D., visiting) - Mr, B., what are you doing here?
Cadet B. (confusedly) - I am partaking of some watermelon, sir.
C. C. - You "partake" yourself to your room under arrest, sir.

Cadet W-l-s-n, M. (taking dinner in Ybor City during the Camp, and anxious to be agreeable to the Cubans seated at his table as well as incidentally to display his knowledge of Spanish before the lower class-man with him) - Buenas Dias, Caballos.
And he is still wondering at their smiles.

President - Mr. Parker, you are reported for being asleep in the section-room, sir.
Mr. P. - The report is correct, sir; all the cadets were sleepy, and Capt. G. looked like he was sleepy too, sir.

Capt. H. (from the Blue Grass State, visiting a Bartow soda-fountain) - Say! why don't you fellows make any chocolate egg-soda here?
Attendant - Coz we don't have anything but hen eggs down here.

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CLASS '07 HISTORY.
The sun, with its thousands of sunbeams, is stealing through the tall pines on the first of October of the year 1902, as in fulfillment of cherished hopes and ambitions, with heads crowned with laurels of victory, a crowd of "rats" cross the threshold of the S. F. M. C. Our meditation of brass buttons and great heroes is soon broken by a rush for the President's office. We are soon told our duties and sent to the barracks, where we are preyed upon by the old cadets. We then, twenty-four in number, were assigned rooms in "Dark Alley" and other suitable places for such animals as "rats," and then the history of '07 began. We now thank the old men for the knowledge they have bestowed upon us, and hope we may bestow as much interest in the education of future "rats."
After a grand Commencement ball we separate for our respective homes. We returned on the first of October of the year '03 at the expiration of our furloughs, each and every one having spent a most pleasant vacation. Our class has been diminished in old cadets, but the vacancies have been filled by double the amount lost, and our class has once more in its ranks the green, awkward 'rats.' The class cannot boast of a Demosthenes or Pythagoras, but we hope to see some of those whom fortune blesses after climbing the steps of fame become one of Florida's greatest, one of this great Union's greatest, and at last the world's king of all minds.
In athletics we have given to the football team four, men who have borne themselves very creditably, and we have also given several to the baseball team, of whom the class is proud. The Class of '07 bas been fortunate in receiving many "well dones" from the instructors; but the class has also held its secret meetings, and unexpected things have happened. Our faults are now nearly all conquered and all join in supplication of repentance. Several of our class have fallen by the wayside, but we still cling to their fond remembrance, for once a '07 a '07 now and a '07 forever.
And now with a prophetic vision, I see in the future the Class of '07 advancing onward through the field of fame and shoulder to shoulder fighting to reach the goal of success.
HISTORIAN.

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Views in camp

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CLASS '08 HISTORY,
PRESIDENT - Cadet P. Aubra Hutchinson
Class Yell: Sis-s-s-s-s - Boom - Naught eight - Rah! Rah!
It was the first of October, 1903, when twenty-six unsophisticated youths from all parts of Florida entered upon a military career at the S. F, M. C., and it is now that we see the fulfillment of long-cherished hopes that with light hearts we stroll about the shady court awaiting our turn at President's office. Finally, our rooms as- signed, we enter barracks and wait further orders. The following day, after books were assigned, the above- mentioned youths stepped forth to become better known as the Class of '08. Assigned to awkward squads, and very awkward they were too, the 'o8 "rats"? went to work at once with a will ambitious to make '08 a class of note at the college. It will be seen in the class-room and in military duties that we pull together for the one cause as well as any class of "rats" the S. F. M. C. has ever known. Rat drill and studies for the first three months passed the time rapidly away and we were soon at home, festive in new uniforms, and anxious to return at the close of the Christmas vacation to the old barracks, which already we have learned to love.
On our return, alas, we find a missing link from our ranks, and with deepest regret we mourn the loss of our youngest but most loved classmate, Cadet R. A. Tuten, of Brevard county, whose 'taps'? sounded January 2, 1904, and we, shedding tears of sympathy with his family over the loss of our brother, shall ever hold his memory dear as a noble youth and classmate.
In athletic sports we have furnished our quota and are well represented in the literary society.
We appreciate the kindness of the upper classmen in assisting us in many ways, and shall exert ourselves to extend the helping hand to those who follow us.
The close of the year is now at hand and we are looking forward with genuine pleasure to the time we shall drop our "tails" and become the real thing - an old cadet of the S. F. M. C.

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BASEBALL CLUB
Cadet H. M. Swearingen, Captain
Cadet A. E. Lounds, Secretary and Treasurer
Captain T. W. Gary, Manager

Members
A. E. Lounds, '07, Catcher
E. R. Hutchings, '06, Catcher
Howard W. Railey, '05, Pitcher
Charles W. Parrish, '04, Pitcher
Hugh M. Swearingen, '08, Pitcher
Charles T. Richardson, '05, First Base

C. A. Alderman, '08, Second Base
J. Sims, '06, Third Base
C. G. Hicks, '07, Short Stop
J. E. Sloan, '07, Left Field
C. J. Leitner, '07, Center Field
W. A. McMullen, '05, Right Field

Substitutes
O. W. Humphreys, '07
O. J. Chiles, '07

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Lecture-room in laboratory

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FOOTBALL
The season of 1903, while not accomplishing much froma standpoint of games, at least showed that there was much football material in the cadet-body.
At the opening of college there were probably only five or six cadets who had ever seen a real game, and perhaps three who knew how to play. Three teams were organized at once, all as near equal in weight as possible. They were then put through a system of training which was rather severe for this climate. But the form of the players later in the season showed that they had not been "over-trained."
They were first taught how to throw, pass and catch the ball; then how to fall on the ball from a standing position or while running. Finally instructions were given in kicking "drop-kicks," "punts," "goals" and "place-kicks."
After some two months work the three teams were reduced to a "Varsity scrub," and "substitutes" by the process of culling.
Only two games were played, one shortly before Thanksgiving and one on Thanksgiving Day. The first score was 10 to 5, the second 0 to 5, showing the two teams to be very evenly matched.
The Athletic Association, of which Captain P. J. Brucker-Haegy is the treasurer and secretary, has on hand some $120.00 with which new suits for the men will be purchased next year.
The line up-of the two teams is as follows :
Swearingen.................L. E.................Hutchinson
Wills......................L. T.................Sims
Humphreys..................L. G.................Buttram
Hamilton...................C. .................Jones
Fryer............ .........R. G.................Bradley
Skipper....................F. B.................Wright

Richards...................R. T.................Warren
Cook.......................R. E.................Wilson
Brucker....................M. I.................Thomas
Qmith......................Q. .................Burdine
Hicks......................R. H.................Railey

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NAME	NICKNAME	FAVORITE DISH	AMBITION TO
Alderman C.	Little ’un	Frog legs	Be witly
Alderman J.	Big ’un	Pig's feet	Ride on steam cars
Blair	Sammie	Grits	To teach school
Bradley	Bunnie	Nuts	Be captain
Bunker, W. E.	Bunk	Castoria	Be a street-car conductor
Bunker, H.	Pete	Macaroni	Stay from under arrest
Burdine	Indian	Hen egg snake	Create a quarrel
Buttram	Tub	Diluted Milk	Be a preacher
Breare	Rabbit	Cabbage	Be able to stand up
Cowart	Smoaky	Irish Potatoes	Avoid mirrors
Causey	Webster	Sardines	Write a dictionary
Chiles	Young ’un	Distilled water	Get healthy
Cook	Yardner	Salts	Be a baseball hero
Durrance	Everyday	Old corn	Be a cowboy
Eddins	Bushel	Birds	Chew tobacco
Fryer	Gator	Tongue	Make a report
Foxworth	Foxy	Syrup of Figs	Hear from his girl
Green B.	Solomon	Yankee Beans	Find Mississippi River
Green G.	Fessar	Red Pepper	Be a college professor
Hutchison	Blue	Fiddles	Be a corp
Hicks	Conk	Sand fleas	Be ahead of everything
Humphreys	Mustash	Crawfish	Beat Blue to Kress
Hutchings	Shorty	Everything	Get enough to eat
Hopkins	Infant	Malted Milk	Get a furlough
Hamilton	Nancy	Sauerkraut	Put his heels together
Jones	Irving	Don’t care	Find Fernandina
Jordan	Senor	Petit pois	Speak Spanish
Kidd	Goat	Tin cans	Raise a beard
Lounds	Candy	Stew	Join Salvation Army
Lewis	Buddie	Bread and Milk	Be a "soldier" of the sick squad
Leitner	General	Sausage	To tell the biggest lie

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NAME	NICKNAME	FAVORITE DISH	AMBITION TO
Moore	Bullet	General mixture	Run away
May	Pink	Sopa de fideas	Meet Miss --
Murphy	Sleepy	Calf bread	Be a barber
McMillan	Red	Grits	Be a painter
McMullen	Gannett	Dutch herring	Walk like a whooping crane
McWatters	Minorcan	Salt Water	Get a patent
Powledge	Gid	Limberger cheese	Wear white breeches
Pezuela	Pizloody	Agua ardinte	Hablar ingles
Paul	Mouthy	Stewed Stingaree	Be heard everywhere
Parker	Beef	Moonshine	Squeeze a fat girl
Parrish	Captain Dick	Hot Water	Be loved by the women
Russell	Ape	Cool tea	Go with the girls.
Roberts	Buster	Squashes	Be President of the U.S.
Richards	Bighead Rich	Beer	Prove his head not square
Richardson	kinky	Champignons	Get married
Railey	Happy Jack	Hot Water and tea	Look pretty
Robinson	Pretty	Ginger ale	Grow short
Skipper	Sweater	Chili concarne	Straighten his legs
Smith	Mizzuri	Claret punch	Be a green goods grocer
Swearingen	Cuby	Cognac	Be a Cuban general
Sims	Long Goody	Coca Cola	See over a pasture fence
Sloan	Slimmie	Cow peas	Throw one curve
Thomas, R. A.	Rat	Gruel	Marry a queen
Thomas, O. O.	Oh	Bananas	Be a lawyer
Willis	Goard	More Syrup	Prove his head not empty
Wright	Gordie	Dime novels	Hold up a freight car
Wilson, E.	Tough	Ilash	Ilasn’t any
Wilson, M.	Mittie	Wilson (That’s all)	Don "cits"
Warren	Boots	Echo Springs	Win a home
Walden	Dana	Lemonade	Be a magician
Yon	Grandma	Pine top	Live easy

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[I.O.P.W. on Skull and Crossbones]
Officers
Grand High Musket Carrier ... O. W. Humphreys
Mighty Timekeeper ... A. E. Wilson
Greatest Walker ... J. A. Breare

Members
Otto "Walking" Humphreys
Always Easy Wilson
Jonathan Alleluia Breare

Last meeting of the I. O. P. W. Time - Saturday afternoon.
Resolved, That at this the last meeting of the Independent Order of Penalty Walkers, we do hereby dedicate our space in "Taps" to the memory of our departed members, Cadets Sim Yon and Bud Lewis.

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Section of Chemical Laboratory

[illustration with owl, torch, and books and "ΦΔΣ Celebration" on banner]
ΦΔΣ [Phi Delta Sigma] Celebration
Tuesday June 21, 1904
8.15 P. M.

Invocation ... Rev. F. R. Bridges
Music - American ... The Audience
Address of Welcome ... President Walter Edwin Bunker
Oration - The South since the Civil War ... Cadet William Alphonso McMullen

Music
Declamation Contest
Make way for Liberty ... Cadet E. R. Hutchings
The Curse of Regulus ... Cadet F. H. May
America's Duty to Resist ... Cadet J. Sims
McDonald's Raid ... Cadet Julian Paul

Music

Debate - Resolved, that Japan is Justified in Waging War Against Russia.
Affirmative { Cadet Howard William Railey
{ Cadet Adrian Crenshaw Jordan
Negative { Cadet Clifford Graham Hicks
{ Cadet Charles T. Richardson

Music - Tenting on the Old Camp Ground ...
Benediction ... Rev. E. B. Kenedy

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The Graduating Exercises
Wednesday, June 22, 1904
Invocation ... Rev. F. G. Railey
Music - Star Spangled Banner ... The Audience
Address ... Hon. E. W. Codington, President Board Trustees
Thesis - Railroad Building ... Cadet Captain Walter E. Bunker
Oration - Southern Oratory ... Cadet Adjutant Milton D. Wilson
Address to Graduating Class ... Rev. M. M. Wamboldt
Silent Drill ... Squad of Cadets
Presentation of Declaimer's Medal ... General E. M. Law
(To Cadet E. R. Hutchings)

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Final Ball
Thursday, June 23, 1904
9 P. M.
President
Cadet Milton D. Wilson

Vice-President
Cadet Charles W. Parrish

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CHIEF MARSHALS
Cadet Clifford G. Hicks
Cadet Fountain H. May
Cadet W. C. Alderman
Cadet O. P. Cowart

Cadet J. E. Sloan
Cadet E. S. Robinson
Cadet Hugh M. Swearingen
Cadet Albert E. Lounds

Cadet Julian Paul
Cadet Guy Hutchings
Cadet Aubra Hutchinson
Cadet S. J. Murphy

SERGEANTS AT ARMS
Cadet Otto W. Humphreys
Cadet J. W. Foxworth

Cadet O. J. Chiles
Cadet A. E. Wilson

PATRONESSES
Mrs. H. P. Báya
Mrs. E. M. Law, Jr.
Mrs. T. W. Gary
Mrs. M. G. Gibbons

Mrs. P. O. Knight
Mrs. J. W. Boyd
Mrs. G. R. MacFarlane
Mrs. C. C. Wilson

Mrs. L. J. Marquis
Mrs. P. M. Trammel
Mrs. W. Z. Overbay

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Surveying Corps

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The Alumni Association
The Alumni of the South Florida Military and Educational Institute, now the South Florida Military College, effected a temporary organization on May 29, 1902, by election of E. L. Wirt, '98, as president, and B. R. Colson, '99, secretary and treasurer.
A permanent organization was made on May 26th at the Institute and the following officers elected:
E. A. Law, '95, President
A. J. Angle, '02, First Vice-President
B. R. Corson, '99, Second Vice-President
W. K. Coleman, '98, Third Vice-President
E. L. Wirt, '98, Secretary and Treasurer

The first annual banquet was held this year at the Phœnix Hotel and thoroughly enjoyed by many of the Alumni present.
Tuesday of Commencement week has been designated as Alumni Day each year, at which time the S. F. M. C. holds open house to all the Alumni, and renders to them all the honors possible.

Alumni Day - June 21, 1904
Many of the Alumni were present again at their Alma Mater.
The officers for 1904-5 are as follows:
W. L. Boyd, '96, President

M. A. Wilson, '98, First Vice-President
W. C. Langfor, '99, Second Vice-President
L. W. Helton, '98, Third Vice-President
J. W. Bell, '02, Secretary and Treasurer

The second annual banquet was held at the Phœnix Hotel, the Alumni enthusiastically encouraging
their Alma Mater and promising their best efforts in aiding and advancing it in the coming years.

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Knight & Wall Co.
Tampa, Florida
General Hardware
Building Material
Paints, Oils, Varnishes
Mill and Phosphate Supplies
The barracks and buildings of the South Florida Military College are painting with Knight & Wall Paints.

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W.H. Beckwith.
W. B. Henderson
C. C. Warden
Beckwith, Henderson & Warren,
Real Estate and Loans
Orange Groves. Timer Land. City Realty.
Loans a specialty.
Rooms 1, 2, 3 First Nat.onl [sic] Bank Building
Tampa, Florida.

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Bartow Furniture Store,
Bedding, Springs, Mattresses.
Upholstering Goods.
Repairing.
Full line Picture-Frame Mouldings.
C. E. Bayley, Embalmer and Funeral Director.

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Gary's Bicycle Exchange
The Place for Repairing, Sundries, Bicycles

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See A. J. Angle for Furniture when you get married. He is one of the boys.

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Attention, Cadets!
Make yourselves at home ar
Smith's Store
Gent's Furnishings Out Specialty
Best Line Shoes in City

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South Florida Marble Works
S. A. McBride & H. L. Finney, Proprietors
Bartow, Florida
Dealers in Monuments, Headstones, and Grave Borders
We handle only the best grade of marble and granite. Estimates carefully given on work of any size for best of material, finished in a No. 1 manner. Write us for designs and prices.
H. L. Finney, Manager.

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J. C. Baeumel runs the only First-Class Merchant Tailoring Establishment in town. Does Repairing, Cleaning and Pressing. Military work a Specialty.
Bartow, Florida

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Leon Hebb
Dealer in General Merchandise
Groceries a specialty
More Goods for the money than any store in town.

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Bartow Drug Co.
Bartow, Florida
Stationary, Pens, Ink, Pencils, Envelopes, Box Paper, Tablets
Kodaks and Kodak Supplies
Combs, Brushes, Soaps, Perfumes, Candies.
Good Treatment for Everyone

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Stanley & Stanley
Fire, Life, Accident and Health Insurance
Representing the Largest and Best Companies doing business in the State.

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C. J. Case, Staple and Fancy Groceries.
Goods Always Fresh
Prices Always Right
Swift's Premium Hams, Cudahy's Sunlight Bacon, are the best on the market. We sell them. Try them, and you will have no other.
Phone 24

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The Tampa Furniture Company
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, Etc.
501 and 503 Franklin St. Tampa, Florida
Write for Samples and Prices.

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S. G. Wilson.
Wilson & Boswell,
Attorney's at Law,
Bartow, Florida.

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Freeman, Photographer, Bartow Florida
Maker of High grade Portraits, Views, and Commercial Photography. Negatives preserved and duplicates furnished.

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J. M. Oglesby, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon,
Bartow, Fla.

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Dr. E. A. Law,
Dentist,
Bartow, Florida

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Real Estate } For ANYTHING in Real Estate write or call on
E. C. Stuart
Bartow, Florida

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M. K. Watts Market
Dealer in Meats of All Kinds
Florida and Western Beef,
Fancy Hams, Breakfast Bacon.

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J. R. Wiggins
Bartow, Fla.
Dealer in Bicycles, Bicycle Sundries
Repairing a Specialty
Agent for Price, Columbia, Snell and Orient Bicycles. Wheels for rent by the hour or Day. Prompt Service. Satisfaction Guaranteed.

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Tampa Photo and Art Supply Company
Office and Salesrooms: 207 LaFayette Street
Photo Material, Draughtsmans' and Artists' Material ad Supplies, Architects' Effects, Picture Framing, Kodaks and Kodak Supplies.
Highest Grade Kodak Finishing. "All the Name Implies." Catalog and Price-List on Request

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The Florida Seed Co.
Bartow, Fla. Specialists in Seeds for the South
All kinds of Selected Farm and Garden seeds in their season. High-grade Fertilizers Stock Food and Poultry Supplies always in stock. Write for catalogue and prices.

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Peninsular & Occidental S. S. Co.
United States Fast Mail Route to
Key West, Cuba and West Indies via
Tampa and Miami.
Chas. L Myers, Manager.
Ed. M. Hafer, Traffic Agent.
F. M. Jolly, Trav. Pass. Agent.
Jacksonville, Fla.

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Livery, Feed and Sales Stables
W. Z. Overday, Prop'r.
The Best of Teams, Reliable White Drivers. Transfers and Heavy Hauling. Phone 44.
Bartow, Florida.

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D. Al. Thomasson,
Druggist and Dentist,
Bartow, Fla.
Phone 17.

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Practices in State and Federal Courts.
J. W. Brady,
Attorney and Counselor at Law
and solicitor in chancery
Bartow, Fla.

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J. A. Garrard, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon,
Bartow, Fla.

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Bartow Steam Laundry
Willis & Day, Proprietors.
Best Work. Moderate Prices.
Agents in all South Florida towns. Satisfaction Guaranteed. All the laundry work of the South Florida Military College is done by the Bartow Steam Laundry.

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The South Florida Military College
Bartow, Florida
Literary Course. Civil Engineering Course. Strictly Military.
All Cadets live in the Barracks. It develops Manly Men, mentally and phsically strong.
For Catalogue, address
Col. H. P. Baya, President

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Law Book Publishers
Printing of all kinds
Binding Blank Books Office Supplies, Etc, Etc.
The Franklin Printing & Publishing Co.
65-71 Ivy Street, Atlanta, Ga.
Both 'Phones 93
Geo. W. Harrison, Manager
(State Printer)
Fiver us a trial order.

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Franklin Printing and Publishing Company
Atlanta, Ga.

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