West point Shamed as ROTC Puts on Gala Spectacle Here

An excellent rating for the Military Science unit here appeared almost certain, as government inspector Colonel Leroy P. Collins commended R. O. T. C. officials after yesterday's gala review on the soccer field.

"Very fine" were the words used by Colonel Collins speaking of the drill in which 202 students and officers took part. Blue stars on the sleeves of all uniforms are the insignia which stand for an excellent rating.

Three students were decorated during the review, Albert S. Novak '41, receiving the award for first year men, Arnold S. Gale '40, for second year men, and Donald L. Daughters '39, for third year men. The medals won by Novak and Gale were given by the Sons of the American Revolution.

In the "laboratory sessions" following the review the inspector appeared most interested. There was the usual trouble among the harnessing group, commanded by Captain Joseph Franklin '38, when "Benny," toughest horse in the unit, acted up upon having his clinch tightened. For a while it looked rather dark for harnesser William Murray '40.

Frank S. White Jr. '39 gave the commands for firing on a balloon in the toy village back of the stables. The problem was a difficult lateral fire affair, and the shells from the trainer gun did not endanger the balloon very much. The inspector, however, seemed pleased with this department and complimented Captain Alfred M. Torrielli '38 and the Juniors in his charge.

A fairly sizeable crowd turned out to see the affair. There were many wives of the Military Science Science Visiting Committee in the stands as well as many unattached females. The impression remained the observer of Lady's Day at the ball park.

Major Joseph F. Nee '38 did an excellent afternoon's work as commanding officer of the battalion. Captain Albert E. Brunelli '38, who gave the orders for Battery D's close formation drill, was another outstanding, gruff voiced officer.

There was almost a crisis in the inspection when Colonel Collins detected white paint on the back of the belt of one of the Senior officers.

Three Naval Science officers were in the inspection party. There were, however, no marines.