The record-union., 1891-03-28
NATIONAL GUARD NEWS.
The Annual Muster of the Fourth
Brigade Next Month.
Changes In the Brigade staT-Instruc-
tions to Inspectors-Election of
Field Officers.

LIS ptCtiOA OlbSith Wy EAb
jutant-General Allen promises to be the
most thorough affair of the kind that has
ever taken place here, or anywhere in the
State for that matter, if his idea is carried
out fully. 1t is the intention to have this
done by the commander of the local
brigade, and in order to do it thoroughly
the following general order has been is
sued from brigade headquarters:
"HEADQUARTERs FOURTH
BRIGADE, n. G. c.,
SACRAMENTO Cali, March "a, 1891.
General Orders No. 2.
81. In compliance with orders issued
from general and division headquarters,
State of California, the troops of the
Fourth Brigade. located in Sacramento
City, will assemble at the armory, in full
uniform, on Monday evening, April Is,
1891, at o'clock, for annual inspection
and muster. Brigadier-Ge G. c.
Allen, Adjutant-General of California,
has accepted an invitation to review the
companies previous to the einspection, and
each subdivision of the brigade is ex-
pected to turn out with full ranks.
III. Company G will be mustered on
the 18th, and f on the evening of April
18th, by Major Sherburn and Lieutenant
Colonel Hubbard.
''III. The requisite number of copies of
the muster-rolls must be made out and
forwarded to these headquarters on or be-
fore the 11th day of April-five for each
company and four for field, staff, non
commissioned staff, musicians, etc. All
must be neatly made out and prepared in
accordance with law.
Nv. Since this inspection must be of
the most thorough character, the follow
ing brigade staff officers are hereby de-
tailed to assist the Brigade Inspector,
their duties being defined as follows:
7 (Fo1~ -
VIII inspect the arms and ascertain the
number of unserviceable rifles i'll the
possession of each company. Major
Houghton, QuartermaSter, will examine
the condition of the uniforms. accoutre-
ments, saddles, brides, ETC., and state
number to be condemned if any. Major
Heilbron, Ordnance Officer, will ascer-
tain the condition of the cannon, caissons,
carriages and harness of the battery, also
the ammunition, stating the number of
rounds on hand. Lieutenant-Colonel
Gardner, Surgeon, will inspect the ar
mories with the view of ascertaining if
the State and company property con-
tanned therein is secure, if doors and win
dows are properly guarded on the ground
floor; if the property is insured, and if
the sanitary condition of the various ar
mories is good. Majors Leake and Dill
man will look into the system Of keeping
the books, and report the financial condi-
tlOil VI cttcn COiilpdIy anu lIe Sigllal
Corps. The foregoing inspections must
be made previous to the date of muster.
Major Weinstock, Paymaster, will note
the general appearance and conduct of
officers and men during the inspection,
muster and review. Majors Sherburn,
Long and Gett will assist Major Ryan in
the conduct of the ceremonies April 18th.
''V. Each of the officers above men
toned will report in writing on or before
April 18th, the result of their observa-
tions to Major f. D. Ryan, Brigade In
spector, who will summarize the inform
alton therein contained in his consoli-
dated report, together with the result of
his own inspection, as contained in the
company inspection books furnished him
from General Headquarters, and forward
his report, books and muster rolls to
these headquarters prior to April 2lst.
''VI. The Inspectors must be very
thorough and exact in their work in or
der that the COMMUNICATIVE Chief may be
fully advised as to the condition of the
troops comprising the brigade. They
will also note and report the number and
character of State medals or other decora-
tions worn in each company and subdi-
vision.