CHAP. 2.—An ACT granting a loan of arms of the state to the prin-
cipal of Hoover’s Select High School, at Staunton.

Approved December 19, 1879.

1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That
the governor be and he is hereby authorized, if not incompati-
ble with the public welfare, to loan to the principal of Hoover’s
Select High school, at Staunton, fifty stand of arms and accou-
trements, and four swords and accoutrements, for the use, in
military exercises, of the pupils of said school, upon his giving
bond with good and sufficient security for the proper care of
such arms, and their return to the state in good condition when
ACTS OF ASSEMBLY.

thereto required by the governor: provided, that no such loan
shall be made until all the existing military organizations of the
state are armed and equipped.

2. This act shall be in force from its passage.