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Cadets

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Cadets 

(1) In feudal France and Prussia young members of the nobility in military service with soldier ranks and children of the feudal aristocracy enlisted in military service prior to receiving their commission as officers.

(2) In prerevolutionary Russia and various other states fromthe 18th to early 20th century, the name given to those studyingin the cadet corps.



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TOM joined the new order of Cadets of Temperance, being attracted by the showy character of their "regalia.
When on leaving College the cadets were received by the Emperor, he did not again refer to Kasatsky's offence, but told them all, as was his custom, that they should serve him and the fatherland loyally, that he would always be their best friend, and that when necessary they might approach him direct.
As I walked about there I congratulated myself that I had not brought some Lincoln girl who would talk during the waits about the junior dances, or whether the cadets would camp at Plattsmouth.
 
 
 
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