Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-03-20
MILITARY NOTES.
Rifle Practice-First Artillery Encamp-
naturalization DriIl-Etc.

Rifle Practice-First Artillery Encamp-
NATURALIZATION DriIl-Etc.
The officers and men who take an active
interest in rifle practice are considerably
exercised about the condition of the ranges
which are now on Twelfth street, north of
b. On account OF the overflow, it has been
pretty well demonstrated now that the
ranges are practically useless for nearly
half the year. 1t has been proposed to
build raised walks from the firing point tn
the targets, and raise the targets and the
bulkheads, but the cost of this work would
be considerable, and after the work was
done there would be no guarantee of lis
being permanent as the next high water
might float the walks away. 1t is difficult
to get good range near the city, on account
OF the level surface of the land in every
direction. We learn that it is the intention
OF party TO look up a site across the river
where the men could shoot from the Ievee
back into the tules. Such location NAV
be found opposite + street, Or little he
low, where the ground is high and practice
could be kept up Hninterruptedly all the
year round. 1t is pleasant walk at ali
times across the bridge and down the leyee
or those who prefer could cross in small
boats The shade is good and SURROUNDINGS
pleasant. The cost of putting I'D the
targets would be light, as bulkheads would
not be needed. From action already had
by prominent officers in the n. G. c.. look
ing to the necessity for all National Guards-
men TO be at least fair shots, we Judge that
law will be passed next winter to compel
all to fire certain number OF shots each
month-the ammunition to be furnished
by the State. This is a matter that all
should take an interest in, and we hone To
be able to record the fact very soon that
permanent ranges that will be accessible all
the year, will be at the service of orr
soldier boys in this city.
The question as to whether the First Ar
tlllery Regiment will hold an encampment
this year or not, will shortly be determined
mere Is committee canvassing at Wood
land, IN order TO raise sufficient funds for
the regiment to camp there near Coyle's
grove. II the money can be guaranteed,
the Board OF Officers will take Immediate
steps, and determine if the encampment
will be beld, and at what time. On account
OF the Grand Army's National Eucamp-
ment, which commences In August. it
would perhaps be best for the n. g. G. to
have their field practice previous to that
time, and early in June, when the grass is
green and the country looks inviting.
would seem to be the best time. 1t seems
to he an understood thing, that if the regi-
ment goes to Woodland the bows will get
an opportunity to do little marching. and
foot It over and back again. This will
orlng them little nearer to actual service
work than they have yet been, and will no
doubt make the first night in camp a quiet
one.
The battalion drill held Thursday even
unr 4 ~.
We're kept at it at lively rate. Changes
were quickly made from line to column of
companies and wings, marching by the
natik, and into line again, very rapidly, the
most ragged movements being, as usual,
when companies executed the right and
lett fronts into line. They were in turn
called out on the floor TO demonstrate what
they knew about these movements as COM
panies which put each on its mettle. 1t
Will be good plan to continue this. Some
good work was done in the manual of arms
While at open order and the front rank
FACED about. The tendency of many of the
men TO be unsteady in the ranks was no.
uced, and at the close great improvement
was made In this respect. particularly while
at parade rest"
A large number of ladies and gentlemen
witnessed the drill and dress parade from
the galleries with evident pleasure. The
officers have a very good general knowl-
eoge OF battalion evolutions. If they will
now labor to get their companies well up
IN company drill, very handsome exhibit
ton can be given in Armory Hail.
During the month of April field officer
Will be detailed to attend every drill OF
each company. He will attend in uniform
and call upon the commanding officer of
such company to execute certain move
ments, to note errors and call attention to
them. To also note the steadiness of men
IN ranks, and endeavor to Undue all with
the idea that the strictest attention should
be pad while the company is engaged on
the floor. The attendance sho1ld be full,
as battalion evolutions may be called for.
Captain c. NJ easier, commanding Com
pany f, Woodland. has sent in his resig-
nation, on account of his having perma-
nently removed from Woodland to Sacra-
mento. The Captain has greatly endeared
himself to his men, and in fact to the entire
regiment and his loss will be felt by all.
Company holds an election for Lieu
tenant shortly, to ill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Lieutenant Best.
Some one in whose breast fear of the stall
wart Adiutant is wanting, has stole that
handsome officers helmet, plume and all.
1t there is anything the Adjutant is at
tached to, ii is that plume. It's like is not
to be had west of the " Rockies 1t looks
like the ruffied plumage of a game rooster,
and made its wearer conspicuous. Hence
these tears. Please return it to him.
I.ar