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Wilbur Summerfield.......... 4 "
Moses Rogers................ 4 "
Charles Reynolds........... 10 "
Frank Frost................ 27 "
"Gentlemen, I have the pleasure of announcing that you have made
choice of Frank Frost as your captain."
Frank rose amid a general clapping of hands, and, with heightened
color but modest self-possession, spoke as follows "Boys, I thank
you very much for this proof of your confidence. All I can say is
that I will endeavor to deserve it. I shall no doubt make some
mistakes, but I feel sure that you will grant me your indulgence,
and not expect too much of my inexperience."
This speech was regarded with favor by all except John Haynes,
who would rather have had any one else elected, independent of
his own disappointment, which was great.
"You will now prepare your votes for first lieutenant," said the
presiding officer.
It will be noticed that two votes were cast for John Haynes. One
of these was thrown by a competitor, who wished to give his vote
to some one who stood no possible chance of succeeding, and
accordingly selected John on account of his well-known
unpopularity.
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