Delaware state journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1870-1883, 1881-05-12
TILE BOYS IN BLUE.
What Has Been Done During the
past week by the Militia Here.

The lateness of the season seems to
have an effect on the military folks some
what similar to that produced ON the
crops. 1t makes them late i'll coming
out. There would no doubt be more
activity in the various companies were ii
not for the waiting weather which seems
to get everything into waiting habit.
On Monday night week, for instance,
turnout had been anticipated on the part
of the first battalion which was prevented
by the unpropitious weather, and thus
the boys are kept housed rather LATER
than usual.
The battalion inspection aluded to,
which took place IN the drill room on
Monday night under command of Col.
Wood, brought ont several new things.
One was the first appearance OF Captain
Mitchell and his new lieutenants duly
commissioned in command OF Company
A. Capt. Mitchell handled his men in a
self-reliant manner and will mallltestly
make an eNcrlclit commanding officer.
Another new feature was the appearance
of Lieut.. Chaytor, in command Of Com
pany c. 1t was the first time lac assumed
control at such u critical time rs an
inspection and he evidently felt II little
| embarrassed in the outset, though before
the battalion had fairly warmed up to its
work he had his men ia hand and managed
them we'll. Capt. Curtis, owing to mis-
| fortune in his family, could not attend.
Col. Wood retired early on this occasion
ON account OF Illness. 49,
1t was announced during the week that
II meeting was to be held looking to the
| selection of site for target practice dur
ing the coming summer. The meeting
/ was not held, but the subject will receive
attention before long, as it certainly
| should. Company 4 will be ready to
participate sometime during the summer,
| and believes it has some men IN its ranks
who can make it lively for the older
marksmel i'll A and Z.
| Company c has been favored with a
couple Of treats during the past week, two
| of its members having been 50 fortunate
as to lind among the ranks of the fair
sex helmneets to their liking.
Company received five new members
| at its business meeting on Friday night.
Its prospects are bright it is drilling
regularly, though il has no arms us yet,
| Captain Munda being more particularly
DESTROYS of iamiliari1ng his men i'll the
ordinary marching movements first.
When ready for the manual Of arms the
company will use the rifles formerly be-
longing TO Company a until it gets its
equipments through the Adiutant-
General.
The Milford company claims to have
the largest drill room in the State. II 50,
Milford certainly has one big thing.
The non commissioned officers Of Com
pany G met Wednesday night week To
deliberate on matters pertaining to their
offices. 1t is the laudable desire to have
the entire corps of officers drilled to that
point which would enable each OF them
to take charge OF the company if neces.
sary. These meetings should elicit the
earnest interest Of all the non-commis-
stoned officers.
The organization OF the Brandywin,
Rifles fills the quota of companies foi
New Castle county. 1t will probably he
designated as Company q. The oilieer.
have not yet been commissioned.
The board of rcgiluental officers viii
hold its nest meeting i'll this city On tn,
lst OF .Iunr, it having adjourned to tina
date 1T its last meeting in Dover.