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written for prizes, — the award being made by a board of 

 army officers. The successful competitors read their produc- 

 tions at the graduating exercises. 



TRACTICE. 



All students, unless disqualitied physically, are required to 

 attend prescribed military exercises, those who pursue spe- 

 cial or partial courses at the college not being exempt so lono- 

 as they remain at the institution. By the commencement of 

 their second term, students are required to provide them- 

 selves with a full uniform, comprising coat, blouse, trousers, 

 cap, white gloves, etc., all of which costs about $30. Cor- 

 rectness of deportment and discipline are required of all, the 

 routine of the West Point Academy being followed as closely 

 as circumstances will permit. To insure a proper sanitary 

 condition of the college, the commandant makes careful in- 

 spections of all rooms and college buildings each Saturday 

 morning, during which all students in full uniform are re- 

 quired to be in their rooms, for the proper police of which 

 they are held to a strict accountability. 



At the beginning of each term, issues of such equipments 

 as they will require are made to all students. They will be 

 charged for all injury, loss, and for any neglect in the care 

 of the same. 



For practical instruction, the following public property is 

 in the hands of the college authorities : — ' 



One platoon of light Napoleons (dismounted). 



One six-pounder with limber and equipments. 



Seventy-five sabres and belts. 



One hundred breech-loading rifles (latest model). 



Several accurate target rifles. 



Two 8-inch siege mortars, with complete equipments. 



For practice firing, the United States furnishes blank car- 

 tridges for all guns, and ball cartridges for rifle practice, 

 which is encouraged by the department. 



Drills, amounting to rather less than four hours per week, 

 are as follows : — 



Infantrv : schools of the soldier, company, and battalion ; 



