Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1876-10-30

Private l.. a. Moore scored his two shots at
short range upon The staff supporting the target,
two inches apart foot beneath the target, they
being excellent line shots. But one member
scored his three rounds upon the board he bcin Q
first upon the foregoing list and second TO fire
There were several disadvantages to the men in
hring,-the sun being nearly in their eyes. the
WIND being strong, and the day rather cold for
| bare fingers.
| a little private practice occurred in q ravine
close by, being participated in by the judges and
Others, using Colts revolver. No records of
their shots given, for not necessary to
tntion, but 1t Is said that man approaching the
Contestants took his safest course of approach
| thar direct line Of IRE. lie was not harmed.
| The practice passed off quietly. iand as usual
with the company, without any accident and the
! Guards and spectators returned to the city at
| about o'clock, bearing the target as above rep
| ented.
| At 100 p. NJ. the company met at their Armo-
~ and there were present the judges, several of
the honorary members, and many spectators. The
Guards drilled the manual of arms and went
| through the various maneuvers of marching, do
| ing themselves much credit in their proficiency Of
drill, and rejecting favorsby upon their instruct
| ors-thelr commander especially.
Al $40 the honorary members other invited
| guests, and the company proceeded to the Cony
| House, and sat down to a bountiful repast. as
! the Messrs Cony well know how to prepare for
| such like enjoyable occasions. The toast master
! of the evening was +. W Whtehouse, who was
well received as such, his genial, oi-hand man
ner being well appreciated by all. After Just ce
| had been done the eatables and the inner man
satisfied, Hanagans Orchestra sandwiched the
toasts with the following well executed selec-
| tons:
|. Medley Overture-Comque.
2. Eclipse Polka-Cornet solo by j. Clews.
3. Mozarts Selection.
4. Knight Waltzes.
The first toast-"The Maine Volunteer Militia, -
was responded to by His Excellency, Governor
Connor, who complimened' the Guards and the
Militia generally, and suggested that the organ
nalon oil The FIRST Regiment was in accordance
with TIE adsse, Sin time Of peace prepare for
war"
Are We prepared for war; by Adjutant Gen'l
tdley, IN hum Orous manner.
q. ID. Baker, E,q., spoke com, limentarily of the
! Guards and the occasion
Oh j. NJ. Haynes spoke of the general efficien
cy and nec' SHY OF Militia organization, and of
the lessons taught this and other nations by our
recent war.
"lIow can a man be Chr stan soldier !" BY
Rev. Charles Cuttls.
leo L. Weeks, Esq, Of the School Committee,
on the school OF Tue Soldier.
Women Of The War, were eulogizcd by Capt.
}. O. Smith.
"Co!d water a, d hue COURAGE" nv Rev Mr.
'TlIen.
"Olr Mm'yred Heroes" by Gen. II. NJ Boyn-
ton.
Letters were rcceis cd from several invited
guests, who regretted their inability to attend.
Inc anniversary supper closed at about eleven
O'Clock, VI h fine election by flanagan thus
ending very iles'a,ty most enjoy able occasion,
and very appropriate celebration of the anniver-
saiy OF such an organization as our Capital Gaurds
have shown Themselves. Our city is Justly proud
OF the company. ~ the members, uudcr the eff
Gent drtcton of heir officers show determine
ton by their gen raj department that they m an
to hold them.elv,s worthy of the trust and place
themselves a. first among the companies of the
First Regln cot NJ. V. NJ.