Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1884-03-07

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discovering the enemy's movements aud
holding him in check while the command
forms for action and patrols are kept moving
between the different detachments OF these
guards the same as when In camp. When
the advance sentinels are attacked they fall
back upon the supports or are reinforced by
new skirmish lines deployed forward the
| sane as when In camp.
Guard duty Is the highest class OF duty that
The soldier has toperform and 1t should be
made honorable. Recruits should not be put
on guard before they are properly drilled for
the purpose of sparing old soldiers, or extra
tours Of guard duty given as punish
ments. The discipline of command
can be very correctly estimated from the
sentinel In front Of camp. The way he
walks his post, carries his piece aud speaks
in execution Of his orders, are opponents .of
the discipline within. What officer is not
startled at night when the old soldier rattles
bis piece and calls out, "Who comes there ?"
Officers should never trifle in the slightest
degree with sentinels, but rather strive to
elevate this class of duty. Pride has much
to do with sodierly efficiency, and next to
respect for the flag and uniform, should be
cultivated wholesome regard for the senti-
nels Of the camp.
Lieut.. Tutherly then explained by diagram
the ceremony Of guard mounting, about to
be performed by the students battalion. The
battalion was called 10 attention, and separat-
ed into two divisions the 'old guard and
the new guard" the object of the guard
mount being to relieve the old guard and
post the new guard. The following is list
of the officers engaged in the ceremony
Adjutant X. w. Smith, Sergeant-Major w.
S. Peircc, First Sergeants, j. w. Votey, G.
II. Fisher, L. B. Kent, f. S. Stone; Drum
Major, Corporal T. l.. Jeffords; Musicians,
W. w. Shaw, A: II, Moore, F. Ii. Clapp,
Day, Capt. IL. c. Barber officers of the
guard Lieuts II. w. Eckley, Ii. D. Hoff-
nagle Sergeant, 9. NJ. Morse; Corporals
w. F. Waters, Il. L. Hayes, F. ii. Waterman
Old guard Officer of the day, Captain w.
NJ. Stiles; Officers Of the Guard, Lieuts. II.
Z. Royce, q. A. Dow; Sergeant, j. w.
Buckham; Coporals J. S. Merrill, G. &.
Farnham w. NJ. Reed, c. W. Baker.
The very intricate and difficult cvolutions
OF the guard mounting were executed by the
Students battalion with such precision and
soldcry bearing as to excite the enthusiasm
of all military men present. AS Col. Green
leaf remarked at the close Of the ceremony,
in thanking the students and their instructor
"The ceremony Of guard mounting has been
performed here to-Light in splendid manner
with the word splendid in capital letters an
inch long" Lieut.. Tutherly is to be con-
graduated upou the proficiency of his bat
talon, and the battalion upon having such
an instructor as Lieut.. Tutherly. The ccre-
mony Of guard mounting closed the exercises
of the day.
Resolutions on the ResisnatiOn of
Major Tcnncy-C. G. Kinsman Elcc-
ted his Successor.
The officers OF the Vermont National
Guard rcasscmbled at the plrlors Of the
American Hotel, Friday morning st I 10
O'clock The roll was called by the Adju-
tant after which Surgeon G. f. Branch read
a highly valuable and instructive paper on
| "Clrc Of health in camp and on the march,"
surgeon Branch's Paper.
While it is important that we meet togeth-
or in this school Of soldiers. TO study the sub
iect of military tactice, it is also very import
ant that, as leaders of men, we should know
how to care for their physical welfare, in
order that the health OF our corps may be
preserved intact. 1t is en- undisputable fact
| that he who seeks most the welfare of his
| fellows, is most fl. to be their leader. What
| then, shall | say in regard to this most i'm
pOrtant subject of the preservation of health
in camp and on the march2
| In the first place, of our camp. lis loca-
ton should be chosen with an eye to con-
venience, on a slope guaranteeing perfect
drainage, with pure and available
water supply. Again, it is desira-
elevation where fogs and all the con-
Eliminating influences of nature do not pre-
| vail Often our clerks and mechanics and
farmer boys, though in camp but week,
have contracted serious harm from these IN.
| fluences especially if in ma,arious vicinity.
The primary care should be to guard against
sudden changes Of heat and cold, which affect
The blood pressure and produce congestion.
The sound practice is to preserve an equable
bodily temperature.
With regard to food and rations; The
chief harm in ealing comes from swallowing
substances which can not be digested. In
the play-day of camp-life what strange adj
mixtures Of fruits and meats, fruits
unduly acid, combinations OF new
bread and cakes, unripe cheese, beer
soda water, etc.,-arc taken into the
system. Seveneights of the sickness in
our last camp was due to injudicious living
Of this nature. The food in camp should be
selected so as to insure variety without ex-
cess Animal food, fresh and properly
cooked, may be taken twice a day. New
bread or cakes should be excluded. rcas-
enable amount of ripe fruit may be taken to
advantage. Liquids should not exceed two
pints per man day.
Clothing and cleanliness: The dress
should be light easy, loose and sufficiently
warm. Wooden next the skin is preferable.
All the clothing should be perfectly clean.
No tight bands or belts should lie worn. Per
sonal cleanliness should be insisted on. The
simplest and best bath is one with sponge or
wet towel, taken daily.
The importance # sufficient rest and sleep
is very great. The lack of nights rest
caus, feverish wukcfulncss, vacuity, a hazy
mind and nervousness. l. is a fact that
those who sleep irreguiarly are more APT tc
be affected by the causes OF disease, Those
who get full aud regular sleep recover soon
st from sickness and wounds.
Ovcrwork, from physical or mental strain
should be guarded against. To mer
engaged in scdentary pursuits The faliguct
incident to military life might be injurious
But leave the question Of fitness for mlltif
duty among the men Of your command en-
tirely to you, whose judgment is not to bt
questioned. ! feel more and more keetly thu
: necessity OF cGlisting only such men rs ar,
hardy and able To endure the fatigues Of sol
dicr life.
The paper would not be complete, did
not touch upon the subject of alcohol in it
relation to Lcalth, 1t is the duty Of ever
physician to speak plainly on his subject
The temporary excitement which alcoho
produces Is always at the expense of ANNA
t force. lis usr in camp shOu,d h, mos
| strictly guard against.
And finally as to the surroundings Of IL camp
= 1t is questionable whether tbs good rrsutiu.
from an abundance OF b iO'hs, lemonade, re
1 freshment and beer stan is is equivalent I