The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-06-22
The Popular Gun Detatch-
ment Commandant Pre-
Sented With a Hand.
some Badge.
COMPANY AS COMING ELECTIoNSs
The First Sergeancy Causes the
Members Considerable Anxiety
-On the Skirmish.

First Lieutenant John F. Pringle, who
was recently appointed Commandant OF
the Fourth's Gun Detachment to succeed
Abel P. Brown. resigned took formal
charge of his new command last even
ing, when the detachment held It's regu-
lar meeting. Lieutenant Pringle's ap-
pointment meets with the entire safis-
faction of the men of the command and
his appearance last night in the room
was a signal for three cheers and
tiger, which were given with will that
made the roof trusses jingle. Lieutenant
Pringle needs no preparation to assume
command, he being one of the oldest
members. He was formerly Sergeant,
which position he held until shortly
before the last encampment when he was
promoted to Sergeant-MaJor Shortly
after he entered the Detachment room
last evening he was commanded by
Corporal Morris ''to step to the front and
centre >" Upon obeying the command
the Corporal addressed him as follows:--
PRINGLE SURPRISED.
Lieutenant Prdngle the members Of
the Gun Detachment welcome your re-
turn to your former command. 1t was
with no small amount of pleasure that
we received the news that you were
selected to command US. With y0u as
our commandant We are inspired with
a new zeal, and from now on we will. exc
ert our best efforts to make the FouEths
Deta achment the most proficient in the
State. Lieutenant Pringle 1 take great
pleasure in presenting to you on behalf
of the members Of the Gun Detachment
this token which but in a small way
conveys the esteem in which you are
held by thern.''
The Corporal handed him handsome
gold regimental pin which dangled from
the GROSS guns fastened to miniature
red enameled first Leutenant's shoulder
strap. The Lieutenant was completely
surprised and although he has made a
name for himself as a ready speaker
several minutes elapsed Before he was
able to frame reply. He thanked the
members and asked for their hearty CO.
operation.
although the time of camp is near
by said he. 81 propose to take the
Detachment down with full ranks.
will labor hard to make the best show
ing that the Detachment has made in
years.
The pleasant ceremony was brought to
and a tiger.
ON THE SKIRMIsH.
The promotion of Second Lieutenant
Harry -Bowly of Company A to Battal-
ion Adjutant, with the rank of First
Lieutenant, has left VACANCY, in LIN
coin Guard which will be filled at a
special election which will be held n
the company room on next Friday even
ing. First Sergeant William Maxon
will be elected Second Lieutenant For
the vacancy which VIII be created by
Sergeant Maxon's promotion there are
numerous aspirants., From present in.
hrs, srJfl 1F
Company A, which called for promotions
in order of rank, will be set aside, Cor
poral 1gnat3us Judge being announced as
a candidate. The other candidates are
dolph. 1t is said by the members Of the
company that Corporal Judge will net
land winner as the race is between
Sergeants Randolph and Kline, with the
chances in favor of the latter. On next
be held to fill the. vacancy. caused by
the honorable discharge of Sergeant
Henry Rink. Corporal Stephen ConneH
will be promoted.
Fourth Regiment had a jolly time last
night celebrating the organization of the
company. The boys drilled until 9:39
o'clock. They then repaired to their
social Intercourse. S'felI in and with
Captain Graft at the head they marched
to the Board of Officers room, where
they saw a large table in the centre of
the room laden with cream, berries,
cake and other good things. On a table
filled with cool lemonade. Several Off
GERS of other companies were present
and very enjoyable hour was passed.
The "non-coms'' of Company l. will go
on Monday night instead of Thursday
night as was announced.