The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21

Jansen, and after enrolling several new
mem bers the meeting adjourned until this
evening, when the second lecture of the
series will be delivered.
One of the first bills to be introduced at
the coming session of the Legislature will
be a measure to increase the number OF
com panies of the National Guard, and
this bill will probably provide for two
more mounted companies and at least one
battery of light artillery. 1t strikes mill
tary men rs something rather remarka BILE
that an organization of troops numeri-
cally as strong as the National Guard OF
California should not possess single Sec
ton of field artillery.
The troops are more concerned In the
legislation providing for new uniforms,
blankets and overcoats than in measures
for an increase of the force. The Legisla-
ture is counted on as one friendly TO the
guard, and liberal appropriations are an
tlcipated.
MERGED, CAL., Dec. 1.-THE presenta-
ton of the military drama "'Twixt Love
and Duty" by Company II, Sixth In
fantry Regiment, was great success, both
financially and artistically. The general
comment of the citizens of Merced ranks
it much ahead OF any amateur perform
ance ever given in the city. The boys of
the company are much gratified at the re-
suit of their labors, as it exceeded even
their fondest hopes. The play was given
under the direction of II. A. Rayner, an
actor of merit, who carried the Leading
part with ability. Robert Newell as Philip
Marks, the Confederate officer, handled a
difficult role in very creditable manner.
The members of the company insist that
he must enlist now. Sergeant Guthrie as
Sockery Schneide lei bocher seemed to en- Joy
playing his part as much as the audience
did in laughing at his genuine German
dialect and droll acting.
Mrs. Captain Graham carried the part
of Bess Marks IN a very clever manner.
Miss Myrtle Graham as Mrs. Armitage,
the mother of the hero, captivated the
audience, and Miss Theresa Mcdonald
sustained the double role of the Magda-
lene Nurse and Goddess of Liberty par
ticularly well. Little Hazel Badt as the
Corporal Griffin Is General Banks por-
trayed the stern soldier IN an admirable
manner, and Private Fentry was a good
Colonel Willard. Corporal Adrian and
Privates Rosenthal and Cassad carried
them mselves as true soldiers. Dunn's or
chestra kindly volunteered to furnish the
music for the boys.
Second Lieutenant Daniel G. BAN bauer
has forwarded his resignation to the adju-
tant-genefal and the members of the COM
pany are now figuring on successor. II
is expected that the election will be
ord cred for an early date.
Owing to the uncertainty of the weather
the attendance at the monthly target prac-
tice was small last Sunday. The sky was
overcast, which probably accounted for
the absence of high scores. The following
members scores of over thirty points:
Plyler 80, Corporal George SO, Corporal
Griffith Sc. Smith 35 Sergeant Jones "a
Griffith Jr. "a, Sergeant Guthrie 33, Captain
Graham 81, Lieutenant Smith 81.
The citizens medal. which is awarded
to the best score made at each shoot, was
won by Private Plyler.
The class medals are given out every
other month. two scores counting on the
classification. They were won as follows
First class, Corporal Griffith; second class
Corporal George; third class, Captain
Graham; fourth class, Private Kelley.