Every cadet who escorted ladies was privileged to sit with them.

Cadets who "stagged" it were expected to stand.

All of the plebes were in this number.
Presently the cadets, their faces blacked, came out of the dressing tent, taking their places off the stage.

A regulation first part was now provided, with the aid of the band playing as an orchestra.

In style it was the minstrel first part with which we are all familiar.
There was this difference: The jokes hit off exclusively local affairs and conditions.