Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1893-09-01

Sig years ago the lamented Bodsell, then
Governor and Comma nssf- in Chief OF the
Militia Of Maine, with = fAr-seeina judy
mens peculi1 to the man. appointed George
A. Philbrook II this city to the position OF
Aide de Camp, With the rank Of Lieut.. Cob
ouel, upon his personal stan the highest
compliment the Chief Executive can con-
fer upon . citizen Of the State.
The history Of Col. Philbrook's success
in the National Guard. which our readers
have found recorded in recent volumes
Of the Kgssgsso Journal. 10 honor
able alike TO himself and to the State.
Col. Phlbrook was born in Augusta Sept,
o, Isi7. He 10 the son Of Hon. A. W.
Philbrook who has been for many years
one Of our leading and successful business
men. = gentleman Of high character, and
Mayor Of the city in 1884. In 1879 Col
Philbrook married the only daughter of
Rev. Joseph Kicker, d. D., of this city.
After serving with conspicuous ability
and success upon the stats Of Governors
Bodvell and Marble he was in 1879 api
pointed by Governor Burleigh upon bis perl
soaal stat - CommissAry General with thsl
rank OF Colonel. From the time Col Phil
brook entered upon the discharge of the
Important and sxscting duties Of this
department, new life and vigor were infused
throughout the entire military organization
~ the state. He believed that no niggSrdly
policy should be pursued. He believed,
that, in order to obtain the best re
suits from the employ ment of men,
they should be properly and generously fed
and comfortably sheltered. Relieving this,
he promptly and vigorously carried his
views into action At the close Of Col. Phil
brooks four years Of honorable and success
full service ~ Commisssry General be retired
to private life carrying with him the respect
and esteem of the entire military organic
alton Of the State.
For several years past Col. Philbrook
has been a leading and prominent member
Of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery
Company Of Massachusetts,, an orsaniza alton
perfected in 1888. and which has had con-
tinuous and successful existence down to
the present time, period Of 255 years.
Very few persons outside of the old
Commonwealth have been elected to
membership In this grand old organic
alton. In 1890 Colonel Philbrook com
manded the Third Company Of the Artil-
lery. Ia 1899 his election to the Second
L.ieutenaney, and consequently to the
co amand OF the left wing Of the entire
Company. conferred upon him the
unusual and almost unprecedented
honor Of electing to office a member re-
siding in another state. He
wss commissioned by Governor Russell in
pevs.,u on Boston Common in 1892.
I, 10 our pleasant privilege TO inform the
real. 70 of the .IouRSAL that new honor 8
hAve recently been bestowed upon Col.
Phil rock. Yssssrisy the officers of the
Secon Regiment, breaking away from an
old sst .blished custom Of selecting officers
from the regiment, and with a patriotic
desire TO promote the efficiency of the
service. elected Col. Philbrook commander
Of ,ba, splendid organization of men. Com
ing - il did entirely unsolicited on his part
Il vas indeed . compliment of which any
man might Justly feel proud.
The election Of Col. Philbrook to this
honorable and responsible position means
much to the National Guard Of Msine. 1t
means that live and efficient military man.
= gen lemsn Of sterling character, steadfast
In sdh' ring to HE convictions Of right,
will be in command of the Second Resi-
nent.
What we have said in commentator of
Col. Ph,lbrook's career We can say With
equal force and emphasis of Col. Kendall
Of the First Regiment. A better officer
will yer tread the soil Of the grand
old muster Geld as Canp Reyes. With =
Commander-in-chief and IN Adjutant Gen
sral, vho have had personal and practical
kno, ledge Of military afsirs ia the actual
clash IL arms upea the bastle-Aelds Of the
South, when the country's life was ia
jeopardy. We predict for the National
Guard Of Maine most successful future.