If, after a pause, we ascertain that no member desires to make a general address, I will then rule that the election is next in order." "Mr.Chairman!" "Mr.Lawrence." "I believe, Mr.Chairman," cried Mr.Lawrence, "that I have never heard the objects or the duty of a meeting better expressed, or in fewer words.

I am certain that I voice the sense of this class meeting when I say that the thanks of the plebe class are due to the chairman.

I have only to add my own personal, urgent appeal that the man chosen for the greatest honor we can bestow be truly a man who represents the best that there is in this class.

And now, Mr.Chairman, I move that we proceed at once to nominations." "Nominations with speeches ?" asked the chairman.
"Yes, Mr.Chairman." "I second the motion, as amended," declared Cadet Thompson.
The motion was put and carried.
Cadets Hopper and Lawrence were both nominated, and the nominations seconded.
"Mr.Chairman!" "Mr.Delavan." Cadet Delavan was upon his feet, the recognized and avowed arch-supporter of Mr.Dodge.Delavan made an introductory appeal in which he brought forth and endorsed the remarks of the chair.

He then brought forth, as leading characteristics in a wise and capable class president a high sense of honor, wide judgment, intimacy with the world and its social usages, and unswerving loyalty to country, the Military Academy and the class.
"In these and in all other essential and even ideal respects, Mr.
Chairman, we have everything that can be asked for in Mr.Dodge.
Mr.Chairman, I most earnestly and urgently place Mr.Dodge in nomination for the office of president of this class." Then Hadley was on his feet at once.