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http://addison.vt.edu/record=b1775388~S1
Publisher
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Date
September 1875
Contributor
Ashley Hughes, Lindsey Macdonald
Rights
Permission to publish images from The Gray Jacket must be obtained from Special Collections, Virginia Tech.
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Text
Language
English
Type
Miscellaneous
Identifier
LD5655.V8 L4, ser.1, v.1, no.3 (Sept. 1875), p.1-8
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Author: Unknown
Page 6
When the difference in time between a flash of lightning and its accompanying report is about five seconds, the explosion took place a little more than one mile distant. Sound flies about 1,142 feet in a second.
Author: Unknown
Page 6
We were truly sorry to hear that the Machine Shops of the A. M. & 0. R. R. were nearly destroyed by fire a few days ago. It was certainly a great loss to Gen. Mahone and his road; but we hope it will soon be in the power of the General to have them rebuilt.
The General is a persevering man, and will exert all his energy to get his shops in good order as quick as possible. He cannot be surpassed as a true patriot and a railroad president. All that we can say is that we are sorry that we have not more such men as General Mahone.
Author: Unknown
Page 6
A Senior, not long since, accosted the janitor thus: "Andy, has the shrill clarion of our mess house proclaimed that the time of our daily feast has arrived, and that we may partake of bodily nourishment to sustain us in our mental exertion?" Andy steadied himself and said: "I dunno, Sir, I aint hard dat horn blow sense dis mornin."
Author: Unknown
Page 7
The Students of this College who are coming through New Port and stopping at the Gitt House, were so hospitably entertained by Mr. Gitt, owner and manager, take the present opportunity of extending to him their sincere and heart-felt thanks for his generosity. Mr. Gitt and his estimable Lady did all in their power to make our short stay with them agreeable, and we heartily recommend their house to the travelling public.
Author: Unknown
Page 7
Of the 192 Matriculates now at this College, only 95 have given us their names as subscribers to the Gray Jacket. Unless you help us to carry forward the work we have undertaken, we cannot expect to succeed. Who will? Come and give us your names immediately. Prof. Martin says that the Student who does not subscribe ought to be cashiered and have the degree of K. 0. C. conferred on him.
Author: Unknown
Page 7
We omitted to state in our last issue that the Board of Visitors at their August meeting elected Mr. V. E. Sheppard Prof. of Languages, and Mr. G. D. Thomas, of Blacksburg, Treasurer and Secretary of the College.
Author: Unknown
Page 7
Prof. Ellzey has placed in New River the first Black Bass. He intends, at an early day, to put more, and also expects to stock this river with the red eye perch. These fish being game, can protect themselves from the blue cat, which are so plentiful in this river.
The Board of State Commissioners, of which Prof. Ellzey is a member, intends to locate one of the Hatching houses at Big Spring, near Blacksburg.
Author: Unknown
Page 7
Ever since our Engine has been at work, the inmates of "Dutch Alley" have been terribly frightened. They are afraid of an explosion. Last week when the Engine was running at a very high speed, and the steam-guage denoting a high pressure, a Dutch Alley man noticed the fact, and at once conveyed the news to the Alley. In a few moments the place was in the utmost confusion. Above the roar of the frightened crowd was heard the powerful voice of the Hoosier, "What if she was to bust!" It was enough; the Hoosier has said it, and in a very short time, Dutch Alley was vacated. The frightened crowd retreated to within one hundred yards of the engine-house, and there awaited the result; one hour passed by, and no explosion; two hours, and no explosion yet.
One gentleman, braver than the rest, ventured near the shops and asked the Engineer how many pounds pressure is on the boiler, and on being told, twenty, a loud shout was raised by the now happy inmates of Dutch Alley.
We assure the gentlemen who live directly over the enjine, that they need fear no danger of explosions so long as Mr. Major is engine-driver.
Page 6
When the difference in time between a flash of lightning and its accompanying report is about five seconds, the explosion took place a little more than one mile distant. Sound flies about 1,142 feet in a second.
Author: Unknown
Page 6
We were truly sorry to hear that the Machine Shops of the A. M. & 0. R. R. were nearly destroyed by fire a few days ago. It was certainly a great loss to Gen. Mahone and his road; but we hope it will soon be in the power of the General to have them rebuilt.
The General is a persevering man, and will exert all his energy to get his shops in good order as quick as possible. He cannot be surpassed as a true patriot and a railroad president. All that we can say is that we are sorry that we have not more such men as General Mahone.
Author: Unknown
Page 6
A Senior, not long since, accosted the janitor thus: "Andy, has the shrill clarion of our mess house proclaimed that the time of our daily feast has arrived, and that we may partake of bodily nourishment to sustain us in our mental exertion?" Andy steadied himself and said: "I dunno, Sir, I aint hard dat horn blow sense dis mornin."
Author: Unknown
Page 7
The Students of this College who are coming through New Port and stopping at the Gitt House, were so hospitably entertained by Mr. Gitt, owner and manager, take the present opportunity of extending to him their sincere and heart-felt thanks for his generosity. Mr. Gitt and his estimable Lady did all in their power to make our short stay with them agreeable, and we heartily recommend their house to the travelling public.
Author: Unknown
Page 7
Of the 192 Matriculates now at this College, only 95 have given us their names as subscribers to the Gray Jacket. Unless you help us to carry forward the work we have undertaken, we cannot expect to succeed. Who will? Come and give us your names immediately. Prof. Martin says that the Student who does not subscribe ought to be cashiered and have the degree of K. 0. C. conferred on him.
Author: Unknown
Page 7
We omitted to state in our last issue that the Board of Visitors at their August meeting elected Mr. V. E. Sheppard Prof. of Languages, and Mr. G. D. Thomas, of Blacksburg, Treasurer and Secretary of the College.
Author: Unknown
Page 7
Prof. Ellzey has placed in New River the first Black Bass. He intends, at an early day, to put more, and also expects to stock this river with the red eye perch. These fish being game, can protect themselves from the blue cat, which are so plentiful in this river.
The Board of State Commissioners, of which Prof. Ellzey is a member, intends to locate one of the Hatching houses at Big Spring, near Blacksburg.
Author: Unknown
Page 7
Ever since our Engine has been at work, the inmates of "Dutch Alley" have been terribly frightened. They are afraid of an explosion. Last week when the Engine was running at a very high speed, and the steam-guage denoting a high pressure, a Dutch Alley man noticed the fact, and at once conveyed the news to the Alley. In a few moments the place was in the utmost confusion. Above the roar of the frightened crowd was heard the powerful voice of the Hoosier, "What if she was to bust!" It was enough; the Hoosier has said it, and in a very short time, Dutch Alley was vacated. The frightened crowd retreated to within one hundred yards of the engine-house, and there awaited the result; one hour passed by, and no explosion; two hours, and no explosion yet.
One gentleman, braver than the rest, ventured near the shops and asked the Engineer how many pounds pressure is on the boiler, and on being told, twenty, a loud shout was raised by the now happy inmates of Dutch Alley.
We assure the gentlemen who live directly over the enjine, that they need fear no danger of explosions so long as Mr. Major is engine-driver.