The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-03-06
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY
CADETS DILL Foa THE PRIZE.
CorpL J. B. Gaudry Carries OF the
Company Medal

chairs, the south side being cleared for the
mansuvers Of the "boys in blue and the
north side for spectators. Every chair was
occupied. The gallery was uncomfortably
crowded, and a large number stood around
IN the vacant space near the door.
1t was exactly $50 o'clock when Corpl.
Strobhar stepped into the middle of tle
elegant hall, and sounded the "fan inn on
the bugle. Thirty-eight men formed in
line, and after coming to the support
arms" aud answering the roll call Of Sergt.
Tyson they were turned over TO Capt.
Brooks.
For several minutes the commander put
the corps through the manual. with and
out numbers, and the orders were executed
with a precision and snap which drew forth
the plaudits of the spectators. The order
''in place restn was then given and the
soldiers were allowed breathing spell of
seven minutes to prepare for the tug Of
war;
Capt. Brooks drilled his men rapidly with
out numbers, and every one stood to his
place. When tho numbered drill began,
however, many of the soldiers began to sho "
signs Of nervousness. Private Coney was
the first to step to the rear on the second
number of Support armsn He was fol-
lowed in rapid succession by Privates Brag-
don, Rogers, Goodman, Krenson, Jenkins,
Bourne, Ketchum, Ennis, Brooks, Royal
and Chapman.
Lieut.. Nell took hold Of the company on
the second round and the men, went down
rapidly. Corpl Symons led the van, aud
was followed by Sergt. Cowan, Privates
Banks, Sinclair aud MiscRlly, Quarter
master Hallenback, Privates NJ A. Gsudry,
Pritchard, Ross, Wilson, Ross, Tally and
Capt. Strobhar. Capt. Strobhar's falling
out so soon In the drill was quite a surprise
to his friends, as be was last years prize
winner and one OF the best-drilled men In
the corps. He went to the wall on "order
arms"
The third round, under Lieut.. Lowell,
opened up with but twelve men left, and
the excitement of the spectators was at
fever heat. The orders of the second lieu
tenant were rapidly given, but the boys
stood well to their guns. Private Thorpe
started the march to the rear. and be was
soon kept company by Private q. T.
Mallory, Sergt Tyson, Privates Ward and
Farr and Corpl. Oppenheimer, who went
down on "present arms" But four were
left standing when the order rest" was
given. They were Corpl. J. B. Gaudry
and Privates Tuberdy, SJrobhar and Urqu-
hart
The fourth round, and the decisive one,
was watched with anxious interest by the
spectators. Capt. Brooks gave the orders
and for several minutes it looked as if the
line were impregnable. Finally Private
Urquhart went out for slowness in the
kneeling firing and was followed by Private
Strobhar for not having his foot In proper
position during the execution of the same
order. Corpl. Gaudry and Private Tuberdy
stood to do battle for the honors, and as
both executed the commands without an
error as rapidly as they fell from the cap
tain's lips q murmur of applause ran
through the audience. For ten minutes the
two soldiers stood side by side, facing the
I acu II l.,n~1 I..g11
| was evident, however, that the strain was
telling on Private Tuberdy. His face began
TO grow pale. and finally, from sheer ex-
haustion and nervous excitement, the gun
slipped from his grasp at the "present
arms" and no retired, leaving Corpl.
Gaudry the victor.
The spectators broke forth in cheer as
Capt. Brooks gave the command to the
young corporal to rest, and as he stepped
back he was beseged on all Sides
by his comrades in arms, who were
anxious to grasp his hand and
extend congratulations on the victory
he had achieved. What made the victory
more remarkable, was the fact that in last
years drill CorpL Gaudry was the first man
chatfed about it he remarked: MARK you,
l won't be last next time" Last nights
success proved beyond doubt that the corpo-
raj meant what he said year ago.
; After short rest Capt. Brooks again or
dered his company to fall in and after put
ting the men through the manual for about
five minutes he ordered Corpl. ludry to
the front and center. Lieut.. O'Byrne of the
regiment, clad in full unif Jrm, stepped
forward to present the company gold medal
to the winner. He said the task of making
the presentation, while most agreeable. was
unexpected on his part and he feared he
would not be able to do it proper justice.
lie complimented the command on the ex-
cellent drill which it had put up, and said
he felt satisfied that he was echoiug the
sentiments of every one present in saying
that the corps had given an exhibition of
which every one could be proud Lieut..
, OByrne referred to the achievements CT the
Cadets at the Augusta encampment, and
congratulated the members on the fact that
they had not only won the plaudlts of the
public, but had drawn for, b most 6atteriup
encomiums from the United States officers.
In conclusion he congratulated Corpl Gaudry
individually on his drilling, and he TOOK
pleasure in presenting him with the badge
Of honor as the best drilled soldier of the
Cadets for 1891
Lieut.. O'Byrne then placed the medal on
the victor's breast, after which the nom
commissioned officers of the corps were
ordered to the front and center and were
presented with their warrants. Lieut.
OByrne said that while this procedure was
an innovation it was a step in the right
direction, as the minor officers ought to
have something to show for their positions
as well as the commissioned officers. The
warrants are similar to the commissions
issued by the governor, and bear the sigma
ture of Col. Mercer
After the drill the hail was cleared for
: dancing, which was kept up until 1:3C
o'clock
Mayor McDonough, Lieut.. Erwin Of the
United States navy, Maj. WILLY of the
Fifth Cavalry, and Lieut. Col Reilly of the
regiment were present at the drill. When
Mayor McDonough entered the hall the
Cadets applauded him in hearty manner,
, which caused some one TO jokingiy remark
at is evident the Cadets have not been in
, the habit of drinking on Sunday"
Capt. Brooks received many congratula-
} tions from the spectators on the remark.
able efficiency shown by the Cadets.
VOLUNTEERS DRILL, AND DANCE