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military organization, however, is of the large boys and consists of give troops of dismounted cavalry and a band of forty members. The troops are offered by cadets who usually are promoted through the grade of non-commissioned officers to second or first lieutenant and later to captain, which is the highest grade a cadet may attain. The Regimental staff officers are employees of the rank of captain or above, as will be seen by consulting the roster.

Drills of the squadrons and regiment are occasionally held but the greater number are in troop formation with cadet officers in command and the disciplinarian or other staff officer present to supervise the work in the field, helping both the officers and the troops. The National blue uniforms with the cavalry yellow stripes, chevrons, shoulder straps, trimming, etc., make a very pretty effect. The old cavalry carbine is used and the officers carry sabers. The regiment as an organization has been present at three presidential inaugurals, each succeeding time showing marked improvement over former appearances. They have also marched in the parade dedicating the new capitol of Pennsylvania, the inauguration of Pennsylvania's governor and other military parades in the east. Wherever seen the regiment has received flattering comments from all, including the Presidents themselves.

The promotion from the ranks cause the ambitious to put forth an effort out outstrip his fellows. The responsibilities together with the close supervision given cadet officers makes it possible for each to become skillful, not only in handling of a military body, but wherever large numbers must be cared for. It is a fact too well known to need discussion that the military work forms the habit of graceful and good carriage, attention to details, respect or superiors, obedience, adn we believe it makes for all around manliness. Some boys who have served well here have gone into the army and navy and have reached places of trust and honor in comparatively short time. The regular life of the school is conducive to proper habits after school days are past. Reference to the "Routine of the Day" will show how full the days are.

It is the constant endeavor of the Disciplinarian and matrons to teach by kindness, example and firmness

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that right conduct and right living are the only ways of growing into useful men and women. Certain rules must be made for the government of so large a number of young people, but the thought is always presented to the pupils that the rules are not to deprive them of either pleasures or benefits but are in reality mile posts which point out the way which has been found best for boys and girls to follow. The great rule "Do Right" is the corner stone of all rules and orders. The punishments are reprimands, deprival of privileges, confinement, extra duty, and confinement in the guard house for serious offenses.

The Saturday evening sociable, entertainments, etc., give ample opportunity for training in the art of kind consideration for others.

Either three or four pupils occupy a room. So far as possible all occupants of a room are from different tribes, thus it may occur that a Penobscot from Maine, an Alaskan, and a Yuma from Arizona are living in one room. They relate their experiences and all profit thereby. This in brief is the statement of a few facts which we hope will give a general idea, not so much of the rules and regulations of the school, as to give an idea of the principles which guide us in all our school management, and to give the general feeling of good fellowhsip which much exist throughout an institution if it is to receive the best results of its work as we believe Carlisle does.

GIRLS - There are at present three hundred and eighty-eight girls enrolled at Carlisle. Of this number two hundred sixty-two are now at the School, the others being in the country.

One of the most pleasant features of a girl's life at Carlisle is the homelike manner in which she lives. There are no dormitories; rooms for three or four girls being considered more sanitary as well as more cheerful and homelike.

From the time a girl enters the school, she is taught to make her own bed and keep her own room in order. An orderly for each room is appointed by the matron. It is the duty of this orderly to see that the