The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-08-03


been p. omot.d 10 assistant surgeon
promoted.
The battalion has been compli-
mented on its efficient litter corps, I'M
der the command of DR.. q. A. Ham,
mond, hospital steward. DR.. Ham
mond, although recruit in the SER
vice of the state, has shown by his I'M
firing efforts that he is we'll qualified
for his responsible duties. And as
Major Harrison says, "With such men
in the service the hospital corps of
the state of Texas will become IA
mous.n
Major Harrison has been enGeavor-
ing since the last encampment to
mount the battalion. He has been very
successful, and as the result of his
efforts he has two of the batteries fully
mounted in this camp.
Battery B is otficiated by Captain
Blythe and Lieuts. j. G. Gallaher and
f. s. Eberly; Company G is officiated
by Capt. G.. f. Herbert and Lieuts.
Chas. Holenza and w. F. Cortes.
The First artillery band, in connec-
ton with this noble battalion, is a
young organization, being only about
four months old, but plays some very
fine music, taking into consideration
the difficulties under which they have
been laboring since in camp, the
geatest difficulty being the loss from
service of the baritone player, who
had his leg broken the second day
while on duty. The sponsor, Miss
Lille Harral, is the most beautiful
and amiable sponsor on the encamp-
ment grounds, and her maid of honor,
Miss Matte Hardwick, accompanied
the band to Camp Mabry from La
donia. The leader, Prof. Harry Mil.
Ter, tells us that he will nave for the
next encampment the best band on
the encampment grounds. The band
has no way in which they can express
their heartfelt gratitude to the officers
of the First artillery battalion. andy
more especially to Major A Harrison,
DR.. Lockett and DR.. Hammond for
their excellent services extended
them in their hour of need.
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The Texas Volunteer Guard Officers
association met yesterday morning
and was called to order by General
Openheimer. All the regiments were
represented and the minutes of the
last meeting were read and approved.
The report of the legislative commit
tee relative to military matters was
also read. A committee was appoint
ed to wait upon General Mabry and
request his presence at the meeting.
The following officers were elected for
the next year.
President-Maj. G. w. Hardy of the
Fom tn regiment
Vice PresiGent-Col.R Il. H. Bruce of
General Mabry's staff.
Second Vice President-Capt. f, A.
Reichardt of the First infrntry.
Third Vice President-Major Taylor
of the Sixth regiment.
Fourth Vice Presinent-Major Har-
rison Of the First artillery.
ecretary-Lieutenant p. G. Town
send.
General Oppenheimer conveyed the
regards of General Stoddard to the
officers of the Second brigade and
stated that the generals message was
to the effect that he would always
hold the Texas Volunteer Guard ir<
the highest esteem possible.
A motion was made and carried to-
convey to General Stoddard the best
of well wishes from the organization
and al assurance of their good opin.
ion of him.
The association discussed the mat
ter of tina small attendance of enlisted
men upon the encampments, and
after some discussion the matter was
referred to committee consisting of
General Oppenhemer, Colonies Rowell
and Stacy and Captains Byrnes and
Kelly, who were instructed to ascer-
tain expressions from the different
company captains, and report this
morning at regular meeting The
association then adjourned to
meet this morning for the transaction
of further business.
Nv
Yesterday afternoon was the time
set apart for the contest of tine Bruce
medal to be awarded the best drilled
man. There were 48 entries and the
boys all worked wonderfully, putting
up great drill, They then began to
drop out one by one, then in squads,
only two were left. These two were
Private Dick Hudson of thu Houston
Light Guard and Private Chas. Gibbs
OF the Eagle Pass Rlf1es. 1t was nip
and tuck between these two for some
time, but the honors finally fell to the
lot of Private Dick Hudson of the
Houston Ligh Guard. His CONF any
and many friends made the welkin
ring with their shouts OF joy. The
Houston boys hoisted hudson on their
shoulders and carried him to their
camp, where general jollification
was had. The medal is a handsome
one and will be awarded the winner
tomorrow morning. The judges for
the occasion were Lieutenants Swain,
CODY and Holt.
NV !
The hour was midnight. Genera
Roberts, Colonel Gurley, Colonel
VanZandt, Major Ross and several
other officers, accompanied by some
ladies, stood outside the picket line of
Camp Mabry. A stern, determined
picket patroling his beat stood quietly
within. General Roberts advances
gives the countersign. Tie guard
quietly shakes his head and says
"nay"-his orders are to admit no one,
and he will not do anything but obey
| orders 81 am commander in chief ~