Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1890-11-08
DRESS PARADE.
LINSIBY STUDENTS GIVE A AERlTORIOU>
DISPLAY.
Th. Young Men Of Mars Go Through the Military
Eyoutions 10 Mlsic-Those in Command.
Exercises at the ArmOry.

There was certain warike tingc u
the atmosphere hereabouts yesterda!
afternoon that gave TO ii piQuancl
that was re-awakening. 1t was the oc
casion of dress parade of the student:
of the Linsly Institute. an occasion tina
attracted considerable interest from thu
fact that it was the first dress parade ii
the history OF the Institute.
At half past one yesterday afternoon
the students. one hundred and eighteen
strong. all in full military attire
equipped with weapons of war, and
headed by the Opera House band, start
ed out from the school and proceeded
down Fourteenth street TO Market. A
they proceeded up the busy thorough
fare TO Tenth street, crowds OF sight
seers lined the sidewalks, and many pairs
of eyes peered from doors and windows.
The graceful yet stately bearing, the
uniform rank, the elasticity OF step
and the clock-like precision of the
movements-a of which characterized
these young men of Mars-called forth
hearty and favorable comment. Reach
ing Tenth street they turned down to
Main, from Main to Fourteenth street,
and up Fourteenth to Eoff. All along
the route there were many spectators
gathered, and the boys were frequently
cEeered.
Upon reaching EOff street, where the
dress parade took place at two o'clock.
there was large asSemblagc OF people
that almost completely filled the square
The pleasing tactics of the L. ,. dress
parade were then executed with a re-
markable accuracy of detail, and at the
close of the mcritorious exhibition the
students received the loud plaudits Of
the people. The various movements
were displayed with that ease and grace
which showed a marked proficiency in
military tactics, and reflected great
credit upon Lieutenant William Braun
erSreuther. who has so carefully and
skillfully instructed the pupils. At the
conclusion of the display he was warmly
congratulated by many people who wit
messed the parade, including 4 large
number of ladies who figured in the
gathering.
The parade over, the BOYS marched
to the new armory in the rear Of the
Institute, and formed in square in the
centre of the room, while on all sides
was large concourSe of spectators.
Prof. John NJ. Birch, principal of the
school, in a few brief remarks then in
troduced Hon. A. w. Campbell, one Of
the directors, who addressed the
students, showing them the Importance
and significance OF military discipline,
Justly compimcnting the boys upon
their admirable work. and pledging
hearty support on the part Of the school
in their future cndcayors. After short
drill the exercises came to close.
The other efficient officers who con
tributed so much to the excellence OF
the display were Major Robert Glchrist,
Capt r. Il. Sweeney, Capt. Robert
Ewing, Capt Samuel Harper, First
LicutenantS Howard Strong. Harry
Nesbitt, Fred Eberling, and Second
LicutenantS Percy Norton, Hazlett
Freeze and Frank Kraft.
The non-cOmmISSioned officers were
Scrgeants Charles Paxton, George At
kinSon, John Myers, Robert Humphrey,
William Brice and Joseph Speidel.
The new armony, which is sixty-four
feet square, is admirably adapted to the
purpose, and was carefully inspected by
the visitors. The city has reason to
feel proud of the Linsly students.