The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-06-05
TACOMA MILITARY GOSSIP.
Drilling Before Governor at Olympia
New Nom commissioned Ofhcers.

DIlIIng BEFORE governor NJ Olympl8-
New Nom Ofhcers.
TACOMA, June Especial. THE excursion to
Olympia, given under the auspices of and G
companies, was a pronounced success. The
companies assembled at 1880 a. N. and, headed
by the Tacoma Guard band, proceeded to the
wharf, where they embarked on the steam
er Clara Brown for Olympia. The trip
was enjoyed by all. The steamer arrived at
Olympia at 1880 p. IN, and the visitors were
met by Company II and fife and drum corps,
and were escorted to the company's armory,
after which the companies partook OF banquet
furnished by A company at the Olympia hotel.
At 4:30 p. N. battalion drill, under the CON-
mand of Major Gaus, was participated in by the
three companies, A, and G, and received the
plaudits OF the spectators Governor Ferry and
General O'Brien reviewed the companies, and
We're well pleased at the appearance and evolu-
lions of the battalion.
Governor Ferry says it was his intention, and
he would see TO it at once, that the entire Ma
tional Guard shall be newly uniformed, no COM
pany being neglected.
Company have had no uniforms issued for
several years.
Following are the newly-appointed non-com-
missoned officers of company: Il. II. Rice,
first sergeant; J. A. White, second sergeant; Z.
A. Sturges, third sergeant; j. NJ. Knox, fourth
sergeant; C. E. Taylor, fifth sergeant; +. f.
King, quartermaster sergeant; K. IL. Patterson,
first corporal; r. K. Earl, second corporal; A. f.
King, third corporal; f. f. Emmons,
corporal: II. G. Potter, sixth corporal. All
ranking from May %. Their warrants have been
issued and received, and they are much CON-
mended for their neatness
Captain Billings, of company, will not have
his appointments ready for some time yet.
Sergeant-Malor Holleran did not accompany
the battalion to Olympia, his business being
mob hat W IN he
city.
At Olympia Captain Billings had his first ex-
perience in command of the company in
battalion drill and he did remarkably well, and
was complimented by his superior officers for
his correct handling of the company. q COM
pany turned out well, and for the number of
new recruits i'll line no fault could be found
with the drill.
Ii was reported that one of the companies
while passing In review before the governor
held pieces at a present.
AT recent meeting OF q company the mem
bers adopted the new company rules and regu-
lations, and will commence TO work in accord
ance with same Immediately.
Lieutenant Colonel shank did not accompany
the companies TO Olympia.
Enthusiasm is at its height at the prospect of
the holding OF a brigade epcampment at Ameri-
can lake, near here, where IL was held some
wears ago and gave the visiting National
An endesyor will be made to have the entire
brigade OF some 200 men give parade in Ia
CONS which will be one OF the finest military
professions the city has ever seen. Major Gaus
will try to have petition sent 10 the governor
10 have il take place.
Tie cruisers Baltimore and Charleston will be
here next week and the National Guardslnen
should strive 20 Guido their oregon brethren in
entertaining the naval officers. The First regi-
lneut of Oregon gave q regimental drill and sew
era! battalion drills in honor OF the officers OF
the cruisers.
Major Gaus has ordered battalion drill for
next "Wednesday evening. JuueS
The members of Troop B presented their cap
tain, J. NJ Ashton, on his wedding day, with
set OF silver costing some $40. The captain and
his bride started the same day on an extended
Eastern trip.
A banquet was given the officers and non
comnisSi oned members of Troop last evening
at the Commercial Club by Lieutenant Elect
Everett Greggs. all the officers attended and
spent very pleasant evening.
I. b. Mcdonald has again taken an active
interest in q company and Will probably Do
made captain OF the ride team.
q company had an excellent drill Friday even
ing.
a canvass made OF the officers and those on
the staff in TaeoIns regarding the site for en-
campmeaE shows that American lake Is the
unanimous choice of all The chill air coming
III from the ocean and the long tip are against
westport beach The saving 70 the state would
also be considerable.
Lieutenant Gorhaua. of Seat 70, is visitor in
the city.
Acknowledgement oBrien was in the civ
Thursday.
Captain Hiitons idea OF organizing an ath-
letic association in the regiment is considered
by Tacoma nilitiamen to be good one and
should be taken hold of III earnest
prominent young lady of Olympia asked an
o-Ecer OF Company = on Decoration day who