Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-10-02
MILITARY NOTES.
Tit Annual Target Practice-The Trip tt
Folsom a Great Success.

Inc annual large Practice-The Trip to
Folsom a Great Success.
The practice at Folsom by the city com
panies, September Goth, was profitable to
those participating, and was also a source
of great pleasure. 1t was the first time in
several years that the companies went in a
body, and it was remarked by Adjutant
General Cosby and his assistant, Colonel
Perrie Kewen, that the personnel and be-
haviour of the men was all hat could be
desired. The accuracy in shooting was not
up to the standard, particularly in Com
pany G.. 1t was more noticeable in this
company than in any other because much
was expected from the officers and men.
who take a great delight in target practice.
The direction of the fire, We believe, affected
the shooting more than any other cause,
the sun being almost in the mems faces
during the entire practice, and in the open
field the result is never as good as on the
company ranges; but this makes such
practice all the more necessary. The volley
firing, everything considered, was excellent
Company G averaging over 80 per cent,
with + a close second, and A close up to it.
E made the lowest score in volley firing,
but its second yolley (34) was as high as
scored by any company, the only other
reaching that figure being Company A. We
think it would be in order if they would
continue this practice at their ranges, and
believe this mode of firing would bring
about more competition between the COM
panies, and consequently lead to more
practice Oh the part of the officers and men.
In the contest Sunday commissioned
officers were barred, in order that the men
might be encouraged, and it is understood
that the twelve men of G who won the
prize will contest for it at the range, the
good shots being handicapped TO make it
an equal thing all around.
In addition to the shooting at Folsom,
there were various games, such as baseball,
broad sword contests, in which Colonel
Kewen got away with the honors, and all
the scars also, which he wanted TO divide
with the chief, but General Cosby is too
old a canipaigner to get caught out. A, E
and G had lunch on the grounds, and
B dined IN Folsom with its invited
guests. The visit to the prison was a most
enjoyable one, made so by the Warden,
General McComb, and his able corps of
officers and guards, and the delightful
music of the regimental band no doubt
was a source of pleasure to the hundreds
of Door prisoners, immured behind blocks
of solid granite n stout prison bars, and
who looked to the plying outsiders enjoy
ing good sunshine, like wild animals in
their cages. 1t is marvellous what a beauti-
full spot has been created u of the rugged
hills about the prison under the admins
tration of the present Warden. 1t must be
seen TO be appreciated, and is well worth a
visit.
On the return to Folsom, the Warden's
private car was placed at the disposal Of the
ofnoarC onA tha tr,D furfDar ,,aJo ,lo,,o-,
by the ever-pleasant company of Colonel
Kewen, who is quite a f~ayorite with the
officers and men of the regiment. The
freedom of the best table in the prison
basement was rendered him by the captain
of the guard. This table contains nothing
but beans mo tripe), and is held in reserve
for prisoners whose conduct is considered
Al.
The people of Folsom enjoyed the visit
of the regiment, and it was perhaps the
first time in its history that a regimental
dress parade was witnessed in its streets.
The town does not look very inviting at
present, owing to the late fire, but the peo-
pie are not disheartened, and are putting
their shoulders to the work OF placing their
beloved city on a better footing thar ever.
The magnificent water power running to
waste at its feet will doubtless at some fu-
ture day make it one of the busiest manu-
featuring places or the coast.
TIL" trip home was enliyened by singing
and recouuting incidents of previous trips
to camp and elsewhere, and the throng at
the depot and along the line of march to
to the armory made the boys feel that they
had been away for weeks, particularly the
immortal private Scroggs, of Company a,
and of Camp Stoneman fame. Trips like
this should be more frequent. They create
an enthusiasm in the companies and regi-
ment, and cement the good feeling between
officers and men, and takes all out of the
rut of weekly drills. The Legislature of
the coming winter will, from present indi-
cations, do something for the National
Guard which will make the members feel
that their services are appreciated, and put
the force on a better footing than il has vet
been in this State.
Companies C, of Nevada City, and F, of
Woodland, held their practice during the
week.
The demands for quarterly allowance
should be forwarded Immediately, and also
demands for money value of ammunition
by all companies purchasing such for tar
get practice, there being none in the State
armory.
The regular monthly meeting of the
Board of Officers will be held next Monday
evening. The result of the trials before
the Court martial, of which Captain Hall is
presiding officer, has not yet been made
known. There were only three cases
brought up for trial.
1t is about time for the Board of Trus-
tees of Armory Hall to m making
arrangements for the annual ball which is
usually held in the fore part of November.