Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1888-03-24
MILITARY NOTES.
Ihe Doings of the Local Companies for
the Past Month.


the Past Month.
News in military circles has been quite
| dull for the past quarter, and but for the
work being done by the Brigade Inspec
tors, and the late battalion drill, there
would hardly be anything worth mention.
ing.
Major Ryan inspected the cadets on theil
last drill night, and ne was much pleased
with their appearance. They turned out
to the number OF forty, and quite surprised
the inspecting officer in the proficiency
which they have already obtained in the
drill. The Major made neat address 10
the boys, and said he would report the CON
dltlon of the uniforms (which are too small
IN most cases. to headquarters and see il
something could not be done to remedy
them. The tailor gave them 100 nice fit.
Major Houghton has been looking into
the condition of Company A, and reports
that it needs a commander immediately.
The membership does not increase as
rapidly as was expected under
charge of ex-Captain Eisenmenger,
and the company must have commander
Immediately if it is to ramain intact. An
election for Captain of Company A will
take place Tuesday evening, April Sd. and
Captain Dillman of the brigade staff will
preside.
The brigade staff will meet shortly for
instruction in the sword drill and to discuss
targetpractice matters. Colonel Perrie
Kewen volunteers his services as instructor.
The signal corps attached TO the regi-
ment hold regular weekly drills, and they
have become quite proficient in the sword
exercise.
AS usual, the galleries in Armory Hall
were filled last Tuesday evening with ladies
and gentlemen, the occasion being a bat
talon drill and dress parade. The band
was present and rendered few choice Sc
lections before the drill.
lieutenant Colonel Mckee conducted
the drill, and was at his best. Detach-
ments (eight-file front, double rank, with
guides) from Companies A, B, E, G and
Cadets, commanded by their respective
Captains-all of whom have a very good
general knowledge of battalion evolutions-
participated. If plenty of room could be
had to maneuver in, much better display
could be made; but the cramped condition
of the hall is a matter which cannot be
remedied at present.
Captain j. H. Wissman commanded the
Cadets, and from the manner in which he
carried the company through the various
movements-new to him-he need not fear
to take charge of his company in any drill.
The few mistakes made by officers are due
more to nervousness than to a want of
knowledge of movements. There is not
any officer in any of the companies who
would not give a correct answer to the
question, Where is your position as COM
mander when your company is in column
OF tours and the left is in 'front.'" and vet,
at the drill above mentioned several of them
marched on the left flank of their compa
MES when the right was in front. Colonel
Mckee threw more than usual spirit into
his commands, and if he will better gauge
the position of the companies before Civ
ing orders to execute movements-in other
words, give himself room-the result will
be much better drill and even action.
particularly in g faced -the-rear" move
ments.
Companies 3 and H Cadets deserve
special mention for their excellent wheel
ing.
AT dress parade the men were unusually
steady when at parade rest" The ouly
exceptions noticed were two of Company
AS men. one of whom deliberately turned
his head to the rear and looked ND into the
gallery. and the other caught a fly on his
nose.
Some of the First Sergeants need instruc-
ton, such as when to Support" and
right shoulder arms" etc.; also, in re-
porting at dress parade, how to come to the
center properly and return Passing in
review was executed better by the Cadets
than any other company, the chief cause of
the broken condition of the froLts being
the backwardness Of the First Sergeants in
bringing their companies to carry" in
time. In future it would be better if thew
come to the carry " before making the last
turn or wheel. This will insure steady
front and also give the First Sergeants time
to salute properly. Company Els Sergeant
skipped out with his company before the
review, no doubt misunderstanding the or
ders, or else his sweetheart was waiting for
him in the gallery.
The new rifles have been received, and,
as far as can be judged they are beauties.
The sights are something new, and good
shooting should be done with such help.
Very good reports from Company i, .
Woodland, and G. Nevada City, have been
forward by Major Birdsall and Lieutenant
Plant. The monthly reports of the COM
panles were all in on time this month, ex-
ceptlng K, and the demands for quarterly
allowance should be forwarded now. The
new brigade and regimental roster is
nearly completed by Captain Wiseman.
1t will be verified, and in future be kept in
tirst-class order.
An assistant drum-major has been added
to the band, second edition of the present
incumbent, Best.
An election for Captain of Company A
will be ordered in few DAYS, and it is to be
hoped that an upward turn will be taken
by the members and a suitable man
selected, who will make the company what
it was in former DAYS.
Sergeant Maydwell Company G. is 10 be
appointed Com missary on Colonel Guthrie's
staff, vice Tobias, removed outside the
brigade limit
The Brigade Inspectors are nearly
through with their examinations. Majors
Houghton and Sherburn were on duty this
week, and Captains Long and Dillman will
finish the coming week.
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