Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1885-02-26
TIE MILITARY ENTERTAINMENT.
Action Relative to the support of the Ma
tinnaI Guard-Speeches.

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sistant Acknowledgement Tobin, Colcne
and Surgeon Tyrrell, Colonel Mckillican
and Colonel w b. English; General Carey
commanding the Brigade, and his stan
Colonel Sheehan, Regimental Commander
and his staff; MISUNDERSTANDING Daggett
| Speaker Parks and members OF the Mill
tary Committees of the houses of the Legis-
| lature. So great was the crowd that Ii
overfowed from the galleries and Hobbies
upon the floor and seriously encroached
upon the space reserved for the troops.
| The various company maneuyers were
executed very creditably, and the setting
up" exercises by Company 3 and the bat
! terry drill by B were especially applauded
| by the immense audience, the greater por-
! ton of which had never seen these drills.
This being the first appearance OF Company
+ before an audience, many CT It's members
were naturally a little nervous, but the
company went through the business as
signed to it very well, considering the short
time it had had to practice. The men
looked "natty" with their white polo
caps. The marching il line was noticeably
good. The company made only one really
bad break while on the floor, and this was
caused by misrepresentation of a COM
mand due to the noise of such Il great
dSStlilDldSt. AsIDlsilii w GiIISiOCh tNlutlllll
has the requisite GOODNESS to make a good
commander, and after participating a few
times in such affairs will be at home on the
drill floor. Captain White brought out his
company-G-in good style, and its APP
pearance and conduct during the drill
proved that the company, which has been
little backward lately, is having new life
infused into it, and that it will shortly
manifest full yigor as of old. The manual
of arms was very well executed, and better
by new members than some who have
been upon the roster of the company for
some tune. The & order" arms was little
too noisy, although all the rifles came down
togethe. Captain Stevens, with his COM
pauy-A-went through the bayonet drill.
The company did some excellent march
ing. The order arms and unfiX bayonets
could not be improved upon. We have
seen this company go through the bayonet
drill much better than it did on this occa-
sion. The men have become a little
rusty = in the business, and the tall pri-
waite in the front rank should, if he is to go
on in another drill, learn his thrusts and
parties, keep his head and eyes to the
front, and not be taking the cue from
the man on his right. If the Captain gave
his orders from the front, instead of the
rear, we think his men would understand
him better and act more promptly. His
tone of command is a trite too theatrical.
also.
The battery drill was surprise to many,
who were not aware that heavy guns were
being handled in such lively manner in
this regiment Lieutenant Edgar Carroll had
command of the gun squad, which went
into action as If it was going for blood. The
piece was loaded, fired Silent, dismounted
on the slippery floor, as were also the
limbers and caisSons. mounted again etc.
The firing could he much better illustrated
if primers were used, but it is understood
they could not he Obtained i'll this city.
The company should never be caught in
this predicament again. To the men of
Company B it may be said there
is no use in your having cannon TO
preserve the peace nor ammunition to load
with unless You can fire them off. The
brigade review took place next, and passed
off smoothly. as did also the dress parade
grhe band suffered somewhat from the alb
.sence of its drum major. 1t was ambitious
enough to want to play down the line at
dress parade before the battaliOns were
dressed and the line properly formed. The
affair taken altogether was the most sue
'cessful seen in this city. There was more
attention to details than formerly, but in
this respect there is still room for improve
1nent. Adiutant- General Cosby expressed
himself as highly pleased with the appear
lance of the companies, and stated that the
1natter of chief importance was that the
lnembers of companies should drill regu-
larly once a week-at least 90 per cent. of
the mcmbership-and that those who
labitually shirk duty should be = fired out"
AT the conclusion of the military eXer-
rises the great majority Of the people re-
fired, but the younger portion remained
and engaged in a social dance. to the music
Cf the regimental band, c. \. Neale direct
ing. In the meantime the Governor and
staff, General and Colonel commanding
and their staffs, the legislators and the COM
Questioned officers ofthe regiment inspected
two of the five armories. They were then
inylted into regimental headquarters where
q light collation. was spread foI them,
fanked by generous supply of wines as
well as non-intOXicants. Governor Stone
man presided and, in giving the first toast
of the evening made a very happy speech
to the legislators, who, being at the head
of the table, were fairly cOrnered, as retreat
was impossible, and they were consequently
talked at in the liveliest manner for an
hour. The Governor told them that this
branch of his command had put its
best foot forward for the occasion,
and rs 4 soldier he was prepared to say
1t had done honor TO itself ana was q credit
10 the State He referred in warm terms
To- the necessity of maintaining a high
state of efficiency in the National Guard.
1t is one of the chief safeguards of the
Republic. These men are of the people.
Their time and labor are given unseltishlv
to maintain military police force that
stands back of civil authority. The Ma
I !.
While Others rest from l2bor on legal Holt
day occasions, they are required to palale
the streets and adj to the entertainment of
,he people. But they are equally as ready |
on a moments notice to protect life and |
property and aid in enforcing respect for |
the laws. They give largely of their time |
to lamiliarize themselves in those discip- |
lInaTy arts so necessary in an effective |
militia organization. For every dollar the |
State contributes 10 The expenses of the or
ganiZatiOn, these nren each contribute two |
He referred to the late difficulty near |
stockton, and declared his belief that the |
prompt action OF the citizen soldicry OF |
that city saved to the State thousands of |
dollars, and probably many valuable lives |
He urged legislators to look nj the matter |
Of Guard support in broad light and to |
give the commands all they ask consistent |
W III ItsiNli anu tilt iGlldlltS Ol OlDtT ue-
of the State Government
MISUNDERSTANDING Daggctt was the |
next speaker and announced his warm
for the organized militia He |
always had been its friend He believed in |
is usefulness, and that 1t should nave the |
and support of the State
He could see nothing but good in such ac- !
ion. He thanked the guardsmen for the |
exceedingly pleasant entertainments they |
had given. and complimented them ON the |
excellence attained.
Speaker Parks was the next who spoke, |
He congratulated the officers and men on
he evenings exercises In a legislative ex-
)erience of twenty years, his vote had al |
ways been recorded in favor of mainten- |
ince of this arm of government. He was
proud of that record, and should do |
nothing to mar it. He sincerely believed |
IN giving the Guard what it asked for, and |
n asking ii 10 take no less, for he did not /
believe they had or would make extraya-
,ant or useless demands. His doctrine was
hat each department of State government
; best qualified to Judge of the necessary
'ost for its efficient working He asked |
he guardSmcn to remember that in this
rowing State there are heavy demands |
ipon the Legislature Tor appropriations for
ate institutions, departments, charities
md the needs OF good government and |
hat economy mist be practiced. They
should ask therefor, for only that which is
essential. He further stated his views rel
alive to the part the organized militia plays
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