New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1882-06-14
Militia News.

OF the 81. raul companies WILL Uo AstAu
in about three weeks, probably during
the July encampment. A superb mil
tary display will be one of the features
of the occasion.
Second Lieut.. E, w. Bird, Co. 3D."
Second Battalion, has resigned, and he
is succeeded by G. H. Billiard. Lieut..
Billiard is an old veteran.
The Minneapolis Zouave corps, al
though not now in the State service,
are bound to keep their organization
intact. They have just taken posses.
sion of their handsome new armory.
Major Bobleter, of the Second bat
talon, left for St. Paul yesterday morn
ing to consult with Gov. Hubbard,
Adjutant General Hawley, Major Bend
and Capt. Mccarthy with reference to
the July encampment. The details of
the encampment will no doubt be fully
arranged this week.
Company "B," Second battalion,
Capt. James Hunter, will be inspected
by Major Bobleter this p. m. A drill
in battalion movements and dress pa
rade will be two of the features Of the
occasion.
Company GA" Second battalion,
Capt. Jos. A. Eckstein, has been order
ed to parade in full dress uniform on
Thursday evening, June 22d. The
members will assemble at the company
armory at $50 p. m. sharp.
The citizens of White Bear Lake are
clearing and arranging the grounds for
the July encampment, so that the sol.
dier boys will have pleasant ard CON-
modious quarters.
Company "a" minneapolis Light
Infantry First battalion have conclud-
ed arrangements for their annual ex.
cursion to Lake Minnetonka and ball
at the Lake Park hotel to be given
June 30. It will include a moonlight
ride on the lake. and promises to be as
enjoyable as all previous occasions
On the 5th inst. Major Strait intro
duced a joint resolution in Congress dl.
recting the Secretary of War to fur.
nish tents and camp equipage to the
Governor of Minnesota for the use of
the militia at the July encampment.
The resolutions passed the House last
Thursday unanimously. The soldier
boys are truly thankful to the Major
for the interest he has taken to secure
them tents, etc.
The competitive prize drill at Fari.
bault on July 18th, under the auspices
of the Faribault Driving Park Associa-
ton, will no doubt be participated in
by several companies of the First bat.
TALON. The Second battalion will be
represented by the Faribault company
only. The contest will be for purse
of $l0O-$6O to first and $40 to second.
The days entertainment will conclude
with a grand ball.
At the request of Adjutant General
Hawley, DR.. ]. H. Murphy, Col. n. G.
Hicks. Mayor Gould and Col. E. M.
Van Oleve: newly appointed members
upon the military staff of Gov. Huh.
bard, met him for consultation at his
Office last Friday afternoon. In the
confere nce which took place it was
agreed to adopt the regulation uni
forms, plain dark blue double breasted
coat, pants of lighter shade Of blae,
army hat with gold band and plain
strap. 1t was also agreed that the staff
would spend as much time as possible
with the National Guard during the
time Of their encampment at White
Bear.
Company "a" Second battalion,
will celebrate the Fourth at the City
Garden. A grand street parade will
precede the entertainment at the Gar
den.
PERSONAL 0FNTlON