The morning call., 1891-04-19
AT THE PRESIDE.
Items of Interest Gathered in
Military Circles.

On Friday evening the Amateur Dramatic
Club of the Preside took possession Of
Assembly Hall, and furn ished entertain
ment to a party of civilians from the city,
in addition to the officers and their families.
The performance was meritorious, and de-
lighted the audience. An informal hop
concluded the festivities of the evening.
On the same evening the non-commis-
stoned officers and privates, with their lady
friends, to the number of 120, proceeded to
B'nai Birth Hall for the purpose of attend
ing the campfire given by Corps No. l, NJ,
o. U. S. A. A delegation from the Naval
Association was present, and the guests
numbered not less than 400. At 9 80 o'clock
a procession was formed. and all marched
Downstairs, where banquet was served.
After dinner speeches were delivered by
Commandant Smith, Adjutant Geary and
others, interspersed with songs, and instru
mental music furnished by the Preside Band,
which was in attendance. The pleasant af-
fair was terminated soon after midnight
1t is now stated that May 10th is the date
fixed for the departure from the Preside of
Troops | and K of the Fourth Cavalry.
They Will go into permanent camp at the
Yosemite for six months, and tnelr duties,
which will not be arduous, will comprise
the protection of the game and trees. Tie
troopers are delighted with the prospect of
temporary change of location, and prep
aratiOns for their removal have already been
commenced. Captain Wood of | and Cap
tain DOrst OF X troop returned on Friday
from a preliminary inspection of their sum-
mer quarters. Before they return to the
Preside they will visit several portions of
the State as camp of instruction, duty
from which the Fifth Artillery is exempt
this year. The cavalry troops will be ac-
companied in their wanderings by Steward
Geradty of the Hospital Corps to relieve the
sick and suffering.
Lieutenant W. II. Coffin, Adiutant of the
post, Will return at noon to-day from his
Eastern trip. His furlough does not expire
until Tuesday, but he will probably resume
his official duties at once. Both officers and
men, as we'll as the ladies on the reserva-
ton, are rej0iced at the immediate prospect
Of his return, for there is no more popular
resident at the Preside than the handsome,
genial and efficient Adjutant. A thorough
soldier, he is no martinez, and his most sin
cere admirers occupy subordinate positions
in the ranks. Prior TO his departure for
San Francisco, Lieutenant Coffin escorted
his cOnvaescent brother, who few weeks
ago was supposed to be dangerously ill, to
Boston. where he will remain for purposes
Of recuperation.
Lieutenant Miley has been absent since
the 9TH inst. on regmental recruiting service
and is now temporarily located at Sacra-
mento. He has already sent in two promis-
Ing recruits from that city and before his
return Will WISH tne Towns IN the northern
portion of the State. Lieutenant Blunt,
who had two months of this duty is now in
charge Of the Signal Service. relieving Major
KNEE Lieutenant Thomas Ridgeway. who
is now the post recruiting officer, has. con-
sequent upon his promotion, been assigned
to the First Artillery, stationed at Fort
Hamilton, four miles from Governors
Island, n. Y. He will leave the Preside to
join his new regiment in about a month.
The pres mt number of patients in the hos
pital is Thirty. which is smaller than Mt anv
time during the past two months. Influenza