The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-01-05
the gentlemen present:

1 H.. l.. w. d.
Joe Baker, /. L. johnson,
j. A. MCGOWAN, J. c. Sherman
F. W. York.
| Lieut.. Collins read letters of regret
from j. III. Dow, Mayor True, Rev. Matt
S. Hughes, j. d. Osgood, F. E. Boothby,
| w. S. Choate, Lieut.. Col LIST Regiment;
John Harper, Inspector General; Charles
j. Chapman
Albro E. Chase efficiently and accepta-
bly, acted as POSTMASTER, and gracefully
introduced General Mattocks as soldier
from boyhood. He was cordially re-
ceived. Gen. Mattocks said he believed
in the advantages of military drill.
When the ideal republic is formed in the
future, when there are no wars or rumors
of wars, it will be a part of the education
of the schoolboy to know how to handle
the musket, or whatever firearms may at
that period be in use. Why should you
call upon the flag to defend you unless
you are able to yourself point the musket
in defence of the flag that protects you?
Is it not, in republic at least, the duty
of every able bodied man, if called upon,
to be ready to bear arms in defence of
his country And how can he do this
unless he is taught these simple duties in
his youth? He believed that for the
young mans own advantage there was
no exercise or social pleasure in which he
could engage which would be productive
of greater results to him for the present
and the future.
POSTMASTER Chase alluded, in hui
morous manner, to the rumors of war
with Chill, and the various positions re-
garding the same assumed from day to
day by the newspapers. Mr.. Giles o.
Bailey, of the Sunday Times, was called
upon, but didn't offer any explanation as
to whether there would really be any
war with the bumptious republic ON the
Pacific coast of South America.
Arthur t. Laughlin, of the Express,
voiced his pleasure at meeting with the
Cadets, and told how much he always en-
| joyed such occasions.
Mr.. Phillips extended the congratula-
tons of the PRESS, and Mr.. MCGOWAN,
representing the Argus, expressed his
appreciation of the occasion.
Frederick w. York denied his right to
the title of captain, by which he was in
troduced, and stated that the York fami-
| ly had for long period been identified
with the company. He stated his moth
er raised the money for the first flag that
was presented to the company, and he
hoped to always be associated with the
! Cadets.
Harold E. Goold spoke few pleasant
words indicative of his qualification at
the success of the anniversary.
Albro E. Chase stated he began his
military career when a young boy, and
they used to have some tough old fights
in the fields about the city; and not only
Ill do.
but heads also. At the Phillips Exeter
Academy he received military training,
and likewise in college, but he never got
any further than a clay soldier in later
| life. He hoped to be allowed to contin-
ue to be, as in the FIXTURE, one Of the hap
py participants at the coming anniversa-
ries of the Cadets.
The annual meeting of the Cadets was
then held and the following officers
elected:
President-H. n. Pinkham
| Treasurer-Lieutenant Charles Collins.
| Armorer-Private Z. I. Allen.
| Board of government-Lieutenant Charles
Collins, Corporal G. c. Edwards, Corporal j. c.
| Sherman.
E. Davis, Corporal nj. w. Gribbin, Private Har-
ny Way
| Hugh Lappin said that the evening
| celebrated the eighth anniversary of his
connection with the Cadets, and ex-
pressed the pleasure he had derived from.
membership.
| Eben p. True, clerk, then read his re-
| port, showing the company to be in a
prosperous condition. Several drills and
rifle matches had been held during the
year. More men are now enrolled than
on the previous year.
NJ. S. Jordan, in few words, told OF
| his QnioU1naut Of tho fratharipn
| Treasurer Collins submitted his an
nual report, which exhibited good sit
uation financially.
| B. III. Farnsworth said he wanted to be
again enrolled on the fine membership
corps, and spoke q few other pleasant
words.
J. E. MCGOWAN entertained the gath
ering with an excellent recitation.
Geo. Edwards, famed, with the COM
pany for certain propensities, related an
amusing experience at an exhibition
drill.
Lieut.. Collins voiced the disappoint-
ment of the members at the sickness of
Capt Baker, and reviewed circumstances
of interest to the company. There was
need of more drilling.
| Lieut.. Davis spoke briefly and w. w.
| Cookson, who is called the best drilled
man in the state, expressed his good
wishes for the company.
w. j. Stevens made few pithy re-
marks, but John Sherman, in spite of
many calls, failed to respond with the
much desired song.
Further remarks were made by Otto
Ell. Jost, Sergt. Coffin and others. Adj
journment was then made to another
year,