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Capt_in H_~tCapt_In No~",_ns........nt Sun..",Brigadlu General E. R. Chrloo",...Few men gain the affection and respect that the University of Idaho holds for its "Grand OldMan," Brigadier General Edward R. Chrisman. Although permanently retired from the armyfive years ago, General Chrisman still maintains an active interest in the University's welfareand acts as counsel for the military department. Coming to Idaho as a lieutenant from WestPoint in the University's fifth year of infancy, he has remained here since, except for perioosof foreign service during the Spanish·American and World Wars. During that time he com·manded troops in Cuba and Puerto Rico. General Chrisman returned to the campus permanentlyin 1919. When retired, he had completed 54 years of service in the national army.He receives major recognition for the development of the University military unit from aludicrous corps of a few cadets into its present formidable status.Major Charles F. Sutherland instructs junior military students beginning the advancedcourse. A native of Mississippi, Major Sutherland is a graduate of Mississippi State College.He experienced his only other R.O.T.C. detail at Oklahoma A. and M. college.Captain Charles H. Hart has the difficult assignment of instructing all freshman cadets inaddition to coaching the women's rifle team. Captain Hart, who was awarded his promotionto captain two years ago for his efforts at the university, completes his eighth year of detail inthe Idaho military department this spring. He is a native of Virginia, having attended Williamand Mary University in that state for several years.Sergeant Alfred Johnson, who succeeded Sergeant Lonie Woods, retired, manages themilitary store room. Sergeant Johnson came to his new duties from Fort Wright at Spokane.PAGE: 248