Daily Republican., 1884-02-22
A FIN Il AFFAIR.
Company.C's Elk hibltiOn Drill and
Reception n q Grand Success.

hOcept1O u D Gfo00 SucCeS0.
Despite all rumors circulated by en-
vious parties for the purpose of ibj uring
the annual reception of G Company,
Dupont Guards, q large number of the
elite and leading movers in society as.
sembled at the Institute Hall last even.
ing and the affair was success In every
particular. Socially it was one Of the
leading events of the season, while the
participants comprised some of the
leading society bellies of this city, and
no Objectionable persons were noticed
Oh the floor, so particular had the men,
bers been in sending out invitations.
Each ticket before 1t was issued was
voted for by the Company which guar.
anteed nice party. All the ladies' and
gentlemen, outside of the company,
were in full dress and presented bril-.
liant scene. The ladies looked unusually
pretty, and the bright coors of the fair
ones dresses blend, we'll together with
the dark dress suits and "blue soldier
clothes" of the gentlemen.
Conspicuous on the stage was tent
In one corner, containing ttacked guns
and other accoutremeuts, while a shield
bearing the colors red, white and blue,
together with gas jets forming the word
&C Co.." were prominently located In
the centre of the stage.
The orchestra consisted of seven or
eight pieces and discoursed excellent
music. Before dancing was begun the
Company, numbering thirty.two men
with three commissioned officers, gave
a Creditable drill from 9 to 10 o'clock.
Among the various tactics, of military
career, was the Company right and left
wheel, manual of arms, marching in COL
umns Of fours, all of which were
we'll executed. The oblique marches
we're a special feature, and the soldier
boys were Justly cheered for their pro.
fl fciency In this particular march.
The Company was in command of
Captain Wickersham, with Lieuten-
ants George Smith and Rice in attend
ance. Major Curtis, Col. McAllister,
Lieutenant Hobson OF A Company,
Lieutenant Knott of r. Company were
also present. Quarter. Master General
Col. ii. e. Collision and daughter, of
Dover, were among the guests present.
Before the close of the drill the four
sergeants of the Company passed
through rigid inspection, conducted
by Col. McAllister and Lieutenant
Hobson, Of their equipments while the
movements Of each we're closely watch
Ell during the drill. This was o con-
test for silver medal given by Major
Curtis for the hest drilled and best
equipped member of the Company dur.
ing the year, the inspection ia king
place at the annual reception of the
Company.
Sergeant Arthur Smith was decided
to be the best drilled and equipped,
with Sergeant Haddock very close
second, and the luedal was accordingly
awarded to Mr.. Smith by the donor IN
neat speech.
AS Mr.. Haddock was so close, it is
thought the Company will present him
with II bronze medal for his proficiency.
At the conclusion of the drill tho guns
were returned to the armory, and
dancing was begun, and continued un.
til seasonable hour. During the in
termissiOn supper was served in Farra
& Lewis restaurant, of which over one
hundred persons partOok. Among the
visitors present were city officials, mem.
bers ofCity Council, and others, all of
whom expressed their kindest feelings
for the soldier boys,and pronounc d the
party the leading one of the season.