The Portland daily press., 1888-01-05

heavy Enfield rifles, and Of the many aches
and pains experienced In carrying them.
Major Charles Todd was engaged 70 drill
the company, and he always TOOK great pri1o
In his "bOys," and his good work was made
apparent at the first exhibition drill OF the
campany. Feb. 25th, 1870, John Anderson
was elected captain, X. Il. Mcclellan LIST leu-
tenant, Il. Il. Colcord I'd lieutenant. On
April 10Th. after considerable discussion, 1t
was voted to change the name Of the conipa-
nv 10 the Portland Cadets. July 4th, the
company made its first public appearance,
appearing In the procession that day, and
undoubtedly making very nne appearance.
The first exhibition drill given by the COM
pany was on Jan. 4th, 1871, by squad OF "A
commanded by Major Todd and Capt. An
dersOn. and was a grand success In every
way. At the annual meeting In January,
1871, the old officers were reelected, and Y
was decided to dispense with the services OF
G. X. Todd, the drill master, as Capt. Ander-
son was fully competent 70 drill the cOmpa-
n.y. The good work done by Major Todd
was apparent at that time, he having BY
honest, faithful attention to his work brought
the company 10 high standard OF drill 1t
vas fortunate, indeed, that we were able to
obtain the services Of such thorough tao
tician and gentleman.
March 20th, 1871, another exhibition drill
was given by the company, with success as
before. Affairs quieted after this, and moth
ing of moment occurred until Sept. 14th,
when IL was voted 10 give an exhibition drill
Dee 18th, the proceeds to be divided equally
between the members OF the drill squad, 10
help them buy a new uniform. The drill, as
usual was success. At the annual meet
ing, Jan. I'd, 1872, the following oincers were
elected:
Captain-JOhn Anderson.
First Lieutenant-H. q. Eaton.
Second Lieutenant-E. r. ColcOrd.
At this time the affairs Of the company APP
peared TO be in a comfortable condition,
March 9th, it was decided TO give an exhibit
tion drill on the evening OF April lOtn. AT
this time became connected with the COM
pany and as the records are, In some cases,
Ia bad condition | have 10 rely considerably
on nv memory April 11th it was decided
that we visit Blddeford. Friday, the 90 OF
MAY and give an exhibition drill and dance.
In the driil of July 4th at City Hall for
prize silk flag to be drilled for by any militia
company In the State, the Cadets were al
lowed to drill their only competitors being
the Light Infantry, Gen. Mattocks captain.
The Cadets won the flag.
Capt Anderson resigned and on November
Sth. Frank w. Robinson was elected from
the ranks to the position. An exhibition
drill was given In December TO the largest
audience ever assembled In City Hall TO Wit
ness an exhibition drill.
Captain Robinson resigned June 2, 1873.
and June 9th, the following officers were
elected:
Captain-N ID. Wnslow.
First Lieutenant-H. A. Merrill.
Second Licutenant-G. w. York.
During October Of this year we visited
Bangor and gave an exhibition drill. just
before our trip to Bangor we were presented
with an elegant silk flag by the lady friends
Of the company.
SELF and went with us to Bangor. The
music furnished was Chandler's that Is all
that need be said. Mr. Chandler concluded
to keep up the organization and the band has
prOspered ever since. The Cadets can say
hof hav ara the Of the TeOTQaHIZ-
ing of Chandler's famous band.
The Cadets were victorious In drill
against the Sheridan Cadets at City Hall In
May 11th, 1874.
cessful drills and eventful outings, and then
In 1880 the following officers were elected
for the following year:
Captain-N. ID. Wlnsow.
list Lieut.-F. l. MOseley.
End Lieut.. III. Dow.
May the 3rd, the company was re0rganized
under the laws Of the State as reserve mill
tia, and was mustered In by Col Benson, AZ
members taking the oath.
In Conclusion let me say that the Portland
Cadets have alway sustained for themselves
as reputation as gentlemen, and as well
drilled body Of young men second TO none In
the country. wish to acknowledge assist
anee from John Anderson and Chas. y. Has
kell In preparing this sketch OF the company,
have written this brief history Of the COM
pany thinking 1t might be interesting to you
all. II it has amused and pleased you shall
feel we'll repaid for all the trouble taken and
labor spent in writing 1t.
The association elected the following
officers:
PRESIDENT. H. Dow.
Vice President-W. Sabin.
Secretary-C. o. Haskell.
Treasurer IF. W. Robinson.
A vote Of thanks was extended to Mr..
Gibson for the excellent dinner which he
provided. and to Shaw's Quartette for fur
nishing their usual delightful music.
The meeting finished with three cheers for
the flag for which the Cadets worked so
| hard.